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"'The feast is ready, but those who were invited were not worthy to come. Go out, therefore, into the main roads and invite to the feast whomever you find.' The servants went out into the streets and gathered all they found, bad and good alike, and the hall was filled with guests." - Mt 22:8b-10 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mass IntentionsSaturday October 8, 20114:30 p.m. Mass (Julian & Eleanor Bishop)
Sunday October 9, 2011
Monday October 10, 2011
Tuesday October 11, 2011
Wednesday October 12, 2011
Thursday October 13, 2011
Friday October 14, 2011
Saturday October 15, 2011
Sunday October 16, 2011 RITE OF CHRISTIAN BURIALMichael Gavin was buried from our church this past week. Please remember him and his family in your prayers.BELMONT SERVES - MONDAY, OCTOBER 11THDon't forget the Belmont Religious Council's 2nd annual "Belmont Serves" day of service is tomorrow, Monday, October 10th . Everyone is asked to gather at 8:00 a.m. here at St. Joseph's for a light breakfast and to get into your groups. The service projects will end at 12:00 noon and everyone will return to St. Joseph's for lunch. |
MANY THANKSBlessings, prayers and much gratitude to all those who joined with Father Al this past Sunday. Father is so grateful for the many kind words and expressions of love and support he received. Let us continue to hold Saint Joseph Parish in our prayer as the archdiocese gives careful consideration to the assigning of its fourteenth pastor.FOR YOUR INFORMATIONFather Al's new address is: Saint Blaise Parish; 1158 South Main Street; Bellingham, MA 02019.BAPTISMWelcome and congratulations to Brendan Courtney and Mia Pellicano who were baptized this past weekend at St. Joseph Parish. The next baptism information session will be Sunday, October 30th . Please contact Christa Lucas for more information or to register.VIRTUS TRAININGAll parish volunteers need to attend the VIRTUS training (only once, not every year). This year, the Belmont-Watertown Collaborative has scheduled training jointly. You may attend any of the following sessions. Please call the office of the hosting parish to register. Upcoming sessions: Sun, Oct 16 6-9 p.m. at St. Luke; Wed, Nov 2 6:30-9:30 p.m. at St. Patrick; Sun, Nov 13 12-3 p.m. at Sacred Heart; Mon, Nov. 28 6-9 p.m. at St. Luke. |
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FAITH FORMATION CLASSESReminder - in observance of the Columbus Day holiday this weekend there will be NO Faith Formation classes on Sunday, October 9th and Monday, October 10th .GET SOME GREEN AT PRAY 'N PLAY!Join us for a story about God's garden and bring home some green as we celebrate Ordinary Time in the Liturgical Year. Gardening projects will abound on Wednesday, October 12th (10:30 - Noon) and Monday, October 17th (4 - 5 pm). Come for Creation stories and crafts on 10/19 and 10/24, and/or Noah and the Flood (and Halloween & Saint activities, too) on 10/26 and 10/31. Come play with us!
FEAST OF ALL SAINTS AND ALL SOULSThe Feast of All Saints Mass, Tuesday, November 1st, will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the upper church. The Feast of All Souls Mass, Wednesday, November 2nd, will take place at 9:00 a.m. in the lower church.DO YOU KNIT, KNOT, OR CROCHET?Do you know someone grieving, or facing another kind of deep loss due to health or broken relationships? St. Joseph parishioners recently formed a Prayer Shawl Ministry where they knit, knot, or crochet beautiful shawls you can give to those facing serious, life-changing issues. Prayer shawls have been used throughout the generations, our Jewish ancestors used prayer shawls to help them to pray and remind them of God's constant presence. Prayer Shawl Ministry meets in the Parish Library on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month. Materials and patterns provided. Stop by at the next session on October 17th and see what fun we have.ALTAR SERVER TRAININGWant to Be an Altar Server? This ministry is offered to children in grades four and above. We will be starting new Altar Server training sessions on October 30th . If you are interested or have any questions please contact pdayton@stjoseph.belmont.ma.us or call (617) 484-3279.WORLD RELIGIONSTravel to exotic locations to observe how religions have shaped cultures, changed history, brought us closer together and thrust us into war. Join us on a journey into a world of new spiritual thought - to rediscover our own. On Thursday, October 22nd, we will explore Hinduism. This six-part series offers insights into the striking similarities and vast differences among the world's major religions: Protestantism, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Catholicism, and Buddhism. Sessions will meet in the Parish Hall at Noon and 7:30 pm. Come to one, some, or all! |
ST. JOSEPH PARISH CELEBRATES THE LITURGICAL YEARWhat's Ordinary about Ordinary Time in the Liturgical Year? Ordinary Time is one of the seasons of the liturgical year. It comes in two blocks of time. One occurs during the period of weeks between the Christmas and Lenten seasons. The other, longer block of time occurs after the Easter season and lasts until the beginning of Advent. On most days during Ordinary Time, the color of the priest's vestments is green, a color of hope. The name of the season is derived from the word ordinal, meaning "counted," and refers to the ordering-or numbering-of Sundays. We count in order to keep track of the weeks and the readings for the weekend and weekday liturgies. The lectionary for Ordinary Time guides us through one of the synoptic Gospels- Matthew, Mark, or Luke-each year. Chapter by chapter, we listen to the events of Jesus' life and ministry as well as his teachings and parables. In response, we walk the way of Christ by following his example of love, compassion, mercy, and justice. This season invites us to make the most of each day in order to grow spiritually and to enliven our capacity to live as faith-filled disciples of Jesus.Join us at the next Pasta Dinner to celebrate and learn more about our Liturgical Year at the Last (Pasta) Supper of Ordinary Time: Monday, November 7th, 5:15 - 7 pm. Monday Movies will look more closely at the Apostolic Fathers at the Morning Movie on Monday, November 7th following the 9 a.m. Mass. Our movie on the Apostolic Fathers will take you on an exciting journey to the Roman Empire and the world of the first Christians. You'll sit at the feet of the apostles, celebrate the Eucharist in hiding, and tremble at the suffering they endured for Jesus Christ. Retrace their steps through Israel, Turkey, France and Italy. All this in a fast-paced, entertaining biography, travel documentary, Bible study, apologetics course and Church history study rolled into one remarkable adventure! CALLING ALL YOUNG ADULTSCome and meet other young adults, age 18-35, married and single, in the Watertown-Belmont collaborative. We will begin gathering at 6:30 p.m. on Monday October 17th in Saint Patrick's Parish Center (26 Rear Chestnut Street - ample parking and MBTA accessible). Food will be provided, bring a friend. For more information contact Fr. Marty at frmarty@stparswatertown.org or Christine at krisrus@gmail.com.NEW ROMAN MISSALThe new Roman Missal (The book of prayers used by the priest at the altar, known also as "The Sacramentary"), will be introduced on the First Sunday of Advent. We extend a gracious "Thank You" to two of our parishioners who have donated these new Missals in memory of their loved ones. |
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NEW ROMAN MISSAL -- 6 WEEKS AWAY!Q: In the Nicene Creed, why has "one in being with the Father" been changed to "consubstantial with the Father?"A: The new translation is more in keeping with the ancient Latin text of the Creed and a more accurate translation. The bishops at the Council of Nicea (AD 325), in order to ensure that Jesus was professed as the eternal Son of God, equal to the Father, stated that he is "the Son of God, begotten from the Father, the only-begotten, that is from the substance of the Father, God from God, light from light, true God from true God, begotten not made, the same substance ( homoousion) with the Father..." The Creed of the Council of Constantinople (381), which is professed at all Sunday Masses and Solemnities within the Catholic Church, similarly stated: "We believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of the same substance ( homoousion) with the Father." When these two ancient creeds were translated into Latin, the term "homoousion" was rendered as "consubstantialem," that is, "the same substance of the Father." Prior to the Second Vatican Council, the Latin "consubstantialem" was rendered as "consubstantial" within the English translation of the Creed. Many theologians and the Holy See thought that the term "consubstantial" was more in keeping with the Latin tradition and a more literal and accurate translation than the more recent "one in being." Mp> This is in keeping with the mind of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, which published an Instruction, entitled Liturgiam Authenticam. It stated: "Certain expressions that belong to the heritage of the whole or of a great part of the ancient Church, as well as others that have become part of the general human patrimony, are to be respected by a translation that is as literal as possible" (no. 56). Taken from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (usccb.org/romanmissal/) To help prepare for the New Roman Missal, our parish will be running a study program called A Biblical Walk Through the Mass. If you've ever wondered why we say what we say and do what we do during the Liturgy, this is the study for you! You will go deep into the Scriptural roots of the Mass, and see the beauty and riches unfold before your eyes like never before. This study is based on the new translation of the Mass. Studies will be offered in the Parish on:
COME TO THE TABLESt. Joseph Parish welcomes those who want to join themselves to Christ through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. We also welcome Christians from other Christian communions who, already baptized, wish to complete their sacraments of initiation in the Catholic Church (Confirmation and Eucharist). The Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) is a process that assists people in becoming members of the Roman Catholic Church. The process focuses on the spiritual formation of the person through the handing on the rich faith tradition of the Catholic Church. Participants study the beliefs and practices of our faith as well as engage in the communal worship and mission of the parish community. Interested in learning more about RCIA and the Sacraments of Initiation? Contact Christa Lucas at 617-484-5479 (clucas@stjoseph.belmont.ma.us).OCTOBERFEST 2011On Saturday evening, October 29th 7-10p.m., the Sisters of Charity - Halifax will host and Octoberfest 2011 at Wellesley Country Club. All proceeds will be earmarked for renovations at Mount Saint Vincent, Wellesley, home to Elizabeth Seton Residence, a skilled nursing and rehab facility; and Marillac Residence, a rest home and retirement community for women religious that is operated by the Sisters of Charity. For the past thirty years, at Mount Saint Vincent, the Sisters of Charity have provided exceptional care for the elder members of our society - both religious and lay people. So please join us for a festive evening. For more info call 781-997-1210 or rprevite@schalifax.org. |