St. Joseph's Charlton bulletin link and announcements

[Denise Thomas]

Hi all,

Here is a link to this weekends bulletin page on our website - Nov. 12, 2017.

Announcements/Reminders:

• Change of Mass time:  Tomorrow, Sat. Nov. 11th the 4:30m Mass is rescheduled to 6:00pm to accommodate the Mercy and Mary Retreat.  We welcome all those attending this most special retreat.
  
  
• What did you say? Available soon, our parish will be offering wireless listening devices for those with a hearing impairment. This system was generously donated by our Knights of Columbus
  
  
• Thanksgiving Baskets: We are accepting donations of Turkeys, potatoes, stuffing mix, cranberry sauce, gravy, veggies and juice weekdays from 10:00a-4:00p.  If you need a basket for yourself, or someone else, contact Sr. Agnes at 508-248-7862 to reserve one.
  
  
• FREE winter coats: At the Winter Coat Closet at Holy Trinity Church, 446 Hamilton St., Southbridge, Saturdays 9a-11a. Winter coats (no dry clean only pls) are accepted as well.
  

Link to Ask the Priest: Question (answered by Fr. Bob) What is the history of the Polish National Catholic Church and American Catholic Church? Are they in union with Rome?

[Denise Thomas]

Hi all,

Here is a link to this weekends bulletin page on our website - Nov. 19, 2017.

Announcements/Reminders:

• REMINDER - Please bring a non-perishable food item for our Food Pantry, to Mass this weekend.  The First Lights children are sponsoring this drive.
  
  
• THANKSGIVING DINNER AND MINISTRY FAIR - after the 10:00am Mass this weekend.  Everyone is welcome!
  
  
• ILLUMINATE - This Sunday at 6:30pm.
  
  
• EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS - If you are interested in serving on Christmas Eve or Day, please be in touch with Jenn Harwich, at jhar...@gmail.com, she will be making the schedule. 
  
  
• POSADA and TREE LIGHTING - Dec. 9., after the 4:30 Mass.
  
  
• Link to the Saints & Welcome Mass 10/29/2017
  

Link to Ask the Priest: No Question this week.

[Denise Thomas]

Hi all,

Here is a link to this weekends bulletin page on our website - Nov. 26, 2017.

Announcements/Reminders:

• LOVE PICTURES?  Visit our homepage and see the newest Photo Albums from the Thanksgiving Dinner/Ministry Fair, Fr. Gaitley's Retreat, Craft Fair Bingo and First Lights Food Drive and Mass.
  
  

• EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS - If you are interested in serving on Christmas Eve or Day, please be in touch with Jenn Harwich, at jhar...@gmail.com, she will be making the schedule. 
  
  
• POSADA and TREE LIGHTING - Dec. 9., after the 4:30 Mass.

Link to Ask the Priest: Question: How can I evangelize/share my faith without being obnoxious?

[Denise Thomas]

Hi all,

Here is a link to this weekends bulletin page on our website - Dec. 03, 2017.

Announcements/Reminders:

• DAILY ADVENT REFLECTION from Bishop Robert Barron is available on our homepage starting Sunday... visit daily during Advent.  www.stjospehscharlton.com.
  
  
• 33 DAYS TO MORNING GLORY: Registration after all Masses this weekend.
  
  
• HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION: Feast of Immaculate Conception, Masses on Thurs Dec 7th at 7:00pm and Fri Dec 8th at 8:30am & 7:00pm.
  
  
• GIVING TREE RETURNS: No later than Dec.10th please.
  
  
• DON'T FORGET: KOC are selling Christmas Trees.
  
  
• DECEMBER 9/10: come to the Annual Tree Lighting and Posada next Sat. (12/9) after the 4:30pm Mass.  The MMG Cookie Sale and a visit from St. Nicholas are that weekend too.
  

Link to Ask the Priest: Question (answered by Fr. Donato): What can I say to people who disbelieve stories like Johan being eaten by a whale?

[Denise Thomas]

Hi all,

Here is a link to this weekends bulletin page on our website - Dec. 10, 2017.

Announcements/Reminders:

• GIVING TREE RETURNS: Deadline is this weekend.
  
  
• THIS WEEKEND!!! Annual Posada and Tree Lighting after the 4:30pm Mass.  Choir will be singing, hot chocolate, food. Bring the kids, your neighbors and friends. 

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• Also this weekend is the famous MMG Cookie Sale which is always a sell out as well as the yearly visit from St. Nicholas at the 4:30p, 10:00a and 5:00p Masses. 

“It’s a most wonderful time of the year!”

Link to Ask the Priest: No Ask the Priest this week.

[Denise Thomas]

Hi all,

Here is a link to this weekends bulletin page on our website - Dec. 17, 2017.

Announcements/Reminders:

• CONGRATULATIONS FR. BOB: on celebrating 55 years of ordination this weekend!  God Bless you for following your heart and love of God to this most special vocation and calling. (How lucky for us you did.)
  
  
• IN THE NARTHEX:  is Blessed Straw for your creche, Oblatek Wafers, Baby Bottles to support Visitation House and 2018 calendars.
  
  
• DEADLINE IS SUNDAY:  to purchase tickets to the Dec. 30th Worcester Railers game.  Go to railers.isportstix.com/order/group/Holidays to order.

Link to Ask the Priest: Question:  What is my obligation for Mass when Christmas is on a Monday?  Can I attend Mass on Christmas Eve on Sunday night and have it count for both the Fourth Sunday of Advent and Christmas?

[Denise Thomas]

Here is a link to this weekends bulletin page on our website - Dec. 24, 2017 and

 A Christmas Message from Fr. Bob

 Christmas and New Year Mass Schedule

Christmas Eve, December 24th

 4:00 PM Mass in the Main Church with Children’s pageant

 4:00 PM Mass down stairs in the Church Hall

10:00 PM Christmas Chorale

10:30 PM Mass with Holy Family Tableau 

Christmas Day, December 25th

8:00 AM & 10:00 AM Christmas Mass

New Year’s Eve, December 31st

8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 5:00 PM Mass

 
New Year’s Day,  January 1st

10:00 AM  Mass (no 8:30am Mass)

Link to Ask the Priest: Question:  Last week you wrote that the date of Christmas was calculated to be December 25.  I was always told that Christians put the date of Christ's birth on December 25 to replace a Roman holiday called Sol Invictus.  What were you referring to, and was I taught incorrectly?

[Denise Thomas]

Here is a link to this weekends bulletin page on our website - Dec. 31, 2017.

Announcements/Reminders:

• 20 + C + M + B + 18 - Traditional Blessing of the Home.  Blessed chalk is used to mark the doorways.  The numerals consecrate the New Year.  The initials remind us of the legendary names of Magi, Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar and also stand for the Latin Motto "Christus Mansion-em Benedicta" (May Christ bless this house).  Blessed chalk is available in the Narthex.
  
  
• 5 Christmas Photo Albums! - Our photographer, Bob Ritacco, worked double time last weekend capturing all the Masses and celebrations.  Take a peek at them by going to our homepage (www.stjosephscharlton.com) and looking for the Photo Albums module on the right side of the page about half way down.  He captured "The Holy Family Tableau", "Santa's Visit". "Happy Birthday Jesus", the "Children's Pageant", and "Christmas Eve and Day Masses".  When you see Bob (he's the guy with the camera to his face) be sure to thank him for us.  He does an outstanding job chronicling our events. 
  

New Year Mass Schedule

New Year’s Eve, December 31st

8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 5:00 PM Mass

 
New Year’s Day,  January 1st

10:00 AM  Mass (no 8:30am Mass)

[Denise Thomas]

Here is a link to this weeks bulletin on our website - Jan. 07, 2018.

Here is a link to the Jan-Feb 2018 Newsletter on our website - Jan-Feb Newsletter.

Announcements/Reminders:

• Blankets, hats, gloves, scarves, jackets: New or gently used items can be dropped off at the church by 5:00pm tonight (Friday) for distribution to the homeless this evening. 
  
  
• Rectory Open House:  All are welcome after the 8:00am and 10:00am Masses this weekend.
  
  
• Fr. Donato's featured read this month, on Formed.org: If Your Mind Wanders at Mass.  The book gives basic theology of the Mass and runs through it from start to finish, explaining why we do the things we do. check it out... www.formed.org use parish code 7526f6 to access.
  
  
• Blood Drive: this Wed, Jan 10th, 1:00p - 6:00p, in the Church Hall.  Sponsored by the KOC.
  

Link to Ask the Priest: I know that I am supposed to fast an hour before Mass.  Does coffee break the fast? I need to wake up before the start of weekday Mass and finishing my coffee by 7:30 is difficult.

[Denise Thomas]

Two links:

• This weekends bulletin page - Jan. 14, 2018. 
• The Rectory Open House Photo Album
• Feast of the Epiphany Photo Album
  

Announcements/Reminders:

• Pot Luck and a Movie - Tomorrow evening, Jan 13th after the 4:30 Mass is a Pot Luck dinner followed at 6:30p with the movie  "To the Wonder" featuring Ben Affleck and Olga Kurylenko.  Follow this link to a description of the movie.  Come and bring your favorite dish to share and a friend or two.
   
• Illuminate - This Sunday at 6:30 with Fr. Matt Williams as the featured speaker.  The evening includes praise and worship music, Adoration and an opportunity for confession.  All are welcome!!
  
  
• March for Life - This week on Jan 18-19, our Lifeteen youth, along with their chaperones, will travel to Washington DC to participate in the March for Life Rally.  While back at home, everyone is invited to attend the Pro-Life Mass with Bishop McManus on Thurs Jan 18, at 7:30pm, in the Cathedral of St. Paul, 19 Chatham St., Worcester.
  
  
• Pulpit Exchange - in observance of "Week of Prayer for Christian Unity", please welcome Rev. Jim Chase, of the Charlton Federated Church this weekend at the 4:30pm and 8:00am Masses.  Fr. Bob will preach next Sunday, at the Federated Church, at their 10:30am service.
  
  

Link to Ask the Priest: Sometimes the confession line is long and confessions continue into the 4:30 Mass.  If one priest is celebrating, while another is hearing confessions still, and I wait in line and go to confession after Mass has begun, am I still fulfilling my obligation to attend Mass even though I missed part of the Mass?.

[Denise Thomas]

Two links:

• This weekends bulletin page - Jan. 21, 2018. 

• Illuminate Photo Album with Fr. Matt Williams.  Some of these images are breathtaking and quite moving!  Thanks Bob R.
  

Announcements/Reminders:

• March for Life -  Our Life Teen youth, along with their chaperones, are in Washington DC to participate in the March for Life Rally.  Please pray for a wonderful experience and their safe travel home.
  
  
• Reminder - when school is closed due to inclement weather, morning Mass is cancelled as well.
  
  
• Check it out - If you haven't visited our website in a while you might want to take a peek.  On the homepage we've added a virtual map of our property, information about upcoming funerals and a link to the daily Mass from Worcester.
  

Link to Ask the Priest: Why does Isaiah say the Messiah will be named Emmanuel and then he is given the name of Jesus?

[Denise Thomas]

 Here is a link to this weeks bulletin page on our website: Jan. 28, 2018

Announcements/Reminders:

• Masonic Home - We are looking for people to lead the rosary at the Masonic Home bi-monthly on Wednesdays, as-well-as, people to distribute Holy Communion once a month on Saturdays.  Be in touch with Deacon Steve if you can help in either of these new ministry's.  deacon...@charter.net or 508-248-7862.
  
  
• Catholic Schools Open House - Look inside this weekends bulletin for a list of area Catholic School Open Houses. 
  
  
• CRS Rice Bowl - Have you ever wondered where your Rice Bowl money goes?  Jacques Kabore will be here after the 5:00pm Mass this weekend to explain.  All are welcome to come and listen. 
  

Link to Ask the Priest: In the first reading on Jan. 21st, it said that, "When God saw by their actions how they turned from their evil way, he repented of the evil that he had threatened to do to them; be did not carry it out."  But God cannot do evil, so is this a mis-translation?

[Denise Thomas]

Here is a link to this weeks bulletin page on our website: Feb 04, 2018

Announcements/Reminders:

• Thank You from!! 
• Fr. Jonathan, Pastor at Our Lady of Providence Parish in Worcester, thanks everyone who purchased raffle tickets, totaling $1,010.00, to help fund a new heating system at his parish.
• Visitation House thanks those who donated during their recent Baby Bottle Drive which netted $2,253.00 for women facing crisis pregnancies.  

• Blessing of Throats - Takes place at all Masses this weekend. 
  
  
• Ultreya - Tonight (Fri. the 2nd) Mass at 7:00pm followed by Ultreya.  Everyone is welcome, you don't have to have made a Cursillo weekend to attend.  Bring any applications for the upcoming Men's weekend (Feb. 22-25).
  
  
• Movie Night - The movie Silence by Martin Scorsese will be shown tomorrow (Sat. the 3rd) at 7:00pm in the Cornerstone, hosted by a St. Joseph's Men's Cursillo Prayer Group with drinks and snacks provided. All are welcome.  View the trailer at... https://youtu.be/IqrgxZLd_gE

[Denise Thomas]

Here is a link to this weeks bulletin page on our website: Feb 11, 2018

Announcements/Reminders:

• 3rd Annual Wine Tasting - Tomorrow (Saturday) 6:30pm. $15.00 at the door if you haven't already registered.  Must be 21 to attend. Call Renee Jalbert with questions 508-864-3988.
  
  
• Ash Wednesday - Lent begins this Wed. the 14th with Mass and Ashes at 8:30am, 4:00pm and 7:00pm
  
  
• CRS Rice Bowl - Rice Bowls are available in the Narthex.  Also, download the CRS Rice Bowl App where you will find reflections, videos and stories that challenge you to commit your Lenten journey to serving our brothers and sisters while on the move.  Go to: crsricebowl.org/
  
  
• 3 New Photo Albums (thanks Bob!)
  
• Scout Sunday and Blessing of Throats
• Taste of the Town
• Bishop Banach's visit
  

[Denise Thomas]

Thank you everyone for your patience during our web page downtime.  We are back up and running!

Here is a link to this weeks bulletin page on our website: Feb 18, 2018

Announcements/Reminders:

• Men's Cursillo - takes place this coming Thursday, please keep the team and candidates in your prayers.
  
  
• Your Lenten Journey -
  
  + Stations of the Cross, Fridays at 7:00pm
  + Confessions, Tuesday 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  + Lent Reflection, Monday at 7:00pm in the Cornerstone
  + "Lenten Reflections", www.formed.org *use parish code 7526f6
  + "The Best Lent Ever", www.dynamiccatholic.com
  + CRS Rice Bowl App where you will find reflections, videos and stories, crsricebowl.org
  

[Denise Thomas]

Here is a link to this weeks bulletin page on our website: Feb 25, 2018

Announcements/Reminders:

• Men's Cursillo - is taking place this weekend at Immaculate Conception Convent, 600 Liberty Highway, Putnam CT.  Please keep the candidates and team in your prayers.  
  
  
• Last Years Palms - May be returned to the receptacles in the Narthex.
  
  
• Upstairs Library -  Our library in the 2^nd floor conference room is in need of some tender loving care.  If you have some time to help with general organizing and upkeep, please let Lisa Diezel (774-641-3737) or Susan Montville (508-735-3269) know.
  
  
• 10% of your purchase - at Charlton House of Pizza, between 2/15 and 3/31 will be given to the Lifeteen Mission Trip in April.  Bring the coupon found in the bulletin.

[Denise Thomas]

Here are links to:

• This weeks bulletin: March 04, 2018
  
• Current Newsletter March/April

Announcements/Reminders:

• Weather related cancellations Friday, March 2nd - 
  
• NO Adoration 
• NO Stations of the Cross 
• Ultreya has been postponed until next Friday, Mar. 09, 7:30pm (after Stations of the Cross).
  
  
• First Lights Bake Sale - takes place this weekend after all Masses with proceeds going to the orphans in Haiti in memory of Emily Dabrowski.
  
  
• Penance Service for Edge Students and Families - Tues. 6:30pm
  
  
• Can't make Mass this weekend because of bad weather?  You can make-up your weekly donation by going to - Electronic Giving

[Denise Thomas]

Here is a link to this weeks bulletin: March 11, 2018

Announcements/Reminders:

• Cancelled - Saturday morning Adult Faith Formation with Fr. Donato who was to talk about "Did Jesus really Rise from the Dead?"
  
  
• 24 Hour Adoration - begins this morning (Fri)  after the 8:30am Mass and continues until Mass tomorrow morning.  Everyone is invited to come and spend some time with the Lord.  Confessions will be available the full 24 hours. 
  
  
• Eucharistic Minister Training - MOVED to next Saturday the 17th from 9:00a-12:00p
  
  
• Illuminate - Sunday from 6:30p-8:00p featuring our own Danielle McKenna Hendricks as the guest speaker!
  
  
• New Photo Album - Bishop Banach's visit 2-25-2018
  

[Denise Thomas]

Hi everyone,

Here is a link to this weeks bulletin: March 18, 2018

Announcements/Reminders:

• Eucharistic Minister Training tomorrow (the 17th) 9:00a-12:00p
  
  
• Book Club meets on Thurs (the 22nd) at 7:00pm in the Cornerstone.
  
  
• Another new ministry has popped up at St. Joe's!  The Retreat Ministry.  Visit the new web page and perhaps sign up for their first half day retreat.
  
  
• There is an amazing video about the Sacrament of Reconciliation found at the 'formed.org' website.  You will need our parish code to view  7526f6  Note: the "Lent To Remember Video Series" will show and discuss this same video this coming Monday (the 19th) at 7:00pm in the Cornerstone.  
  
  
• Life Teen Flower Sale is in a week, March 24th/25th.  Wait to buy your Easter lily then.
  
  
• FL 1st Grade Mass Photo Album from March 11th.
  

[Denise Thomas]

Here are links to this weeks bulletin: March 25, 2018

Announcements/Reminders:

• MMG sponsored Meat Raffle - tomorrow (Sat. the 24th) at 6:30pm in the Church Hall.  
  
  
• Easter Flower Sale- (to support Life-Teen events) is being held this weekend!
  
  
• Dr. Paul Carpentier - will speak this evening (Fri.) at 7:30p (after the Stations of the Cross) about our state and national pro-life issues.  Attached is more information about Dr. Carpentier and some informative links.
  
  
• Correction - The Way of the Cross is Good Friday at 3:00pm at the outside stations.  NOT - on Holy Saturday as stated in the bulletin.
  
  
• Prayers Please - for those receiving Sacraments at the Easter Vigil
• Hillary Borges, Sophie Maker, Elaine Bond, Daniel Howard, Erik Louis, Annette Beaudry, Ariel Constabile, Kaden Blaszczyk, Nathan Louis and Hannah Louis.

[Denise Thomas]

It was brought to me attention that several of you did not receive this weeks email from St. Joseph's.  I'm re-sending it now, editing out the 'old/past news' and including a new link.

Here is a link to the Holy Week Calendar. 

Here is a link to this weeks bulletin: March 25, 2018

Announcements/Reminders:

• Easter Flower Sale- (to support Life-Teen events) is being held this weekend!
  

• Correction - The Way of the Cross is Good Friday at 3:00pm at the outside stations.  NOT - on Holy Saturday as stated in the bulletin.
  
  
• Prayers Please - for those receiving Sacraments at the Easter Vigil

Hillary Borges, Sophie Maker, Elaine Bond, Daniel Howard, Erik Louis, Annette Beaudry, Ariel Constabile, Kaden Blaszczyk, Nathan Louis and Hannah Louis

God Bless and... 'see you at church'.

denise thomas

den...@stjosephscharlton.com

www.stjosephscharlton.com (bookmark us today)