LENTEN · 2019-09-19 · LENTEN REGULATIONS 1. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of abstinence from meat as well as days of fast when only one full meal is allowed. On days of
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LENTEN REGULATIONS
1. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of abstinence from meat as well as days of fast when only one full meal is allowed. On days of fast, two other meatless meals may be taken according to one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal.
2. The other Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence from meat.
3. The obligation to abstain from meat begins at fourteen (14) years of age.
4. The obligation to fast begins at eighteen (18) years of age and ends at fifty-nine (59) years of age.
5. Although the faithful may excuse themselves for a just cause from these laws of fast and abstinence, there is an obligation to substitute another penance and no Catholic should lightly excuse himself/herself from this obligation in the Lenten season.
LENTEN SCHEDULE Monday
Holy Hour with Rosary 11 a.m. in
church
Daily mass 12:10 p.m. in
church
Confession 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday Holy Hour with Rosary 11 a.m.
in church
Daily mass 12:10 p.m. in church
Confession 11:30 a.m.
Soup and
Spirituality, following the 12:10 Mass.—
Saying yes, discovering and responding to God’s will in your life. Fr. Albert Hess
OFM.
Wednesday Holy Hour with Rosary 11 a.m.
in church
Daily mass 12:10 p.m. in
church
Confession at 11:30 a.m. & 5:30 to 6:30
p.m.
RCIA at 6:30PM
Thursday Holy Hour
with Rosary 11 a.m. in
church
Daily mass 12:10 p.m. in
church
Confession 11:30 a.m.
Friday Holy Hour
with Rosary 11 a.m. in
church
Daily mass 12:10 p.m. in
church
Confession 11:30 a.m.
Stations of the
Cross and Bitter
Lamentations at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday Confession 3:00- 3:45
p.m.
Sunday Evening prayer
vespers at 6PM in the North and
South Chapels. This
year’s program
includes a look at the
experience of the early
Church and presentations
by Bishop Robert Barron
and Bishop Fulton Sheen.
ST. JOSEPH MID LENT HAM & BEAN DINNER Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 5 PM to 6:30
PM. Menu includes Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Pea Soup, Roll, Coffee and Desert.
Takeout is available after 5:30 PM. Donation: Adults $12.00, Children 5 to 12 years old $6.00.
Tickets available at St. Joseph Rectory or contact Jack Laviolette, 464-6009. All proceeds go to St.
Joseph Church.
CATHOLIC APPEAL As we approach the Lenten season, the Diocese of
Springfield begins the 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal. Your prayerful contribution combines
with those of other faith-filled Catholics in Western Massachusetts to support services to the
family & elderly, services to those in need, services to young people, and pastoral and spiritual
support services. “In giving, we receive” is an opportunity to thank God for the blessings in our lives and share your blessings with thousands of brothers and sisters in need. It is simple to give.
Send in your one time contribution, or make a pledge using the donation card you received in the
mail, or donate online through Iobserve.org and click on the icon entitled, “In giving, we receive.”
All donations are tax deductible to the extent that the law allows.
Everyone is invited to join in the third annual Mass remembering all deceased alumni of St. Joseph Central High School. The Mass for the Feast of St. Joseph will be celebrated on Monday, March 19th at 5:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, Pittsfield. The 55 alumni who died during calendar year 2017 will be
especially remembered.
ST. JOSEPH CHURCH, Pittsfield, MA February 25, 2018
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Sat., Feb. 24th
4:00 PM Sun., Feb. 25th
9:00 AM Sun., Feb. 25th
11:30 AM
Barbara Dalo Pat Keegan Anne Dunham
Paula Dodds Anne Kozlowski Daniel Kochapski
Jim Armstrong Betty Kirby Charles Knappe
Nina Mastrangelo Nancy Nolan J. Weatherwax
Pat Momnie Jack Laviolette Michael Wood
Cheryl Furtek Donna Quallen
Marie Kotowicz Carolyn Rousseau
LECTORS Tom Daly Sharon Vincent Paul Mays
Juliette Ekouah Al Najimy Anna Stack
CCD NEWS February 25th–Regular classes for grades K-9
March 4th– Regular classes for grades K-9. March 11th-Regular classes for grades K-9. Grade 10 meet at the Parish Center 5:00 to
8:00 p.m. Flower distribution to our homebound and nursing home parishioners
with grades 7 to 9 students. Meet in the North Chapel after 9:00 a.m. Mass 10th Grade Confirmation Candidates -
Commitment Sunday is on March 4th at 9:00 a.m. Mass.
THE INAUGURAL CATHOLIC SCHOOLS TUITION GALA
Sat. March10, 2018 at the Mass Mutual Center in Springfield. Tickets are $50 per person and
include food provided by several area restaurants, live entertainment and a gift bag for each
attendee. The evening will feature a live auction, as well as several silent auction items and raffle
prizes. Please call 413-452-0699 to request tickets. For more information visit http://
diospringfield.org/catholicschoolsgala/
This Friday February 23, 2018, 5 to 6:30 PM, at St. Joseph Parish Center. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus #103, enjoy great dining with fellow parishioners, family and friends or "take out" is available, after 5:30 PM. Friday, February 23rd from 5 PM to 6:30 PM, If you have not obtain your ticket, Donation. Adults $12.00, Children 5 to 12 years old $6.00. Limited tickets at the door, only if available. Please Purchase Tickets early at St.
Joseph Rectory, or contact Jack Laviolette, 464-6009. All proceeds go to St. Joseph Church.
Did you know that the Penny Social was a big success for our religious education program? It was held last Sunday, February 18, and many thanks to all the donors, adults, workers, and
children who attended. Everyone had a fun-filled afternoon and God bless all who made this so enjoyable. Did you know that help is needed? The Parish Council will have at least 4 vacancies this year. The meetings are monthly (except December) from September to May on the third Sunday of the month after the 9 AM Mass. In addition to attending the meetings, you would hopefully serve as an active participant in some of the activities at our parish like fundraisers, parish improvement projects, various ministries, or work within the church or CCD program as well. Please submit your name and a phone number to Father Mike as soon as possible. Become involved with our parish, the Mother Church of the Berkshires. It is okay to nominate yourself. Elections will be in April, so we need to advertise early. Pray and consider being a member.
Sacrificial Giving $ 4,249
Thank you for your generosity
Until further notice there will no longer be
distribution of the Precious Blood at
Communion time due to the flu season
Readings for the Week of February 25, 2018 Sunday: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/Ps 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19 [9]/Rom 8:31b-34/Mk 9:2-10
Monday: Dn 9:4b-10/Ps 79:8, 9, 11 and 13 [cf. 103:10a]/Lk 6:36-38 Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20/Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23 [23b]/Mt 23:1-12
Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20/Ps 31:5-6, 14, 15-16 [17b]/Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: Jer 17:5-10/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [40:5a]/Lk 16:19-31
Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a/Ps 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21 [5a]/Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12 [8a]/Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
Next Sunday: Ex 20:1-17 or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [Jn 6:68c]/1 Cor 1:22-25/Jn 2:13-25
Scrutiny: Ex 17:3-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 [8]/Rom 5:1-2, 5-8/Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42
Saturday, February 24th Mary & Bill Turner Requested by Family
4:00 PM
Sunday, February 25th Harry C. McCinnis-1st Anniversary Requested by Wife, Linda Rita & Joseph DeAngelis Requested by Family
9:00 AM
11:30 AM
Monday, February 26th Lou & Mary Irene Bolduc Requested by Family
12:10 PM
Tuesday, February 27th Andrea, Andrea, Nathanial & Mikayla Requested by Aunt & Sister
12:10 PM
Wednesday, February 28th Mabel & Louis Gagnon Requested by Family
12:10 PM
Thursday, March 1st For the Parish
12:10 PM
Friday, March 2nd Billy Guinan Requested by Cora & Jack Cooney
12:10 PM
Saturday, March 3rd William R. Mason, Joe Ryan. Requested by Nancy Leone
4:00 PM
Sunday, March 4th Tom Renton Requested by Terry & Ray Costello Jennifer Kickery Requested by Family
9:00 AM
11:30 AM
February 25, 2018 2nd Sunday of Lent How are your Lenten resolutions? By the time week two
rolls around, plenty of well-meaning people have skipped, neglected, or outright forgotten their Lenten resolutions at least once. It can be easy to start excusing our Lenten
commitments altogether. Last week we saw Jesus driven into the desert. This Sunday, we see Jesus leading his disciples to an equally barren place: he "led them up a
high mountain apart by themselves." But what happens there? "And he was transfigured before them and his
clothes became dazzling white." Today's Gospel reminds us of the goal. We don't enter into the desert for the sake
of suffering, but for the sake of transformation. Mountain imagery is prevalent throughout Scripture. The
sacrifice of Isaac, Moses receiving the 10 Commandments, Elijah's revelation of God as a tiny
whispering sound: all these occur on the mountaintop. Mountains are strenuous to hike. To assist the traveler in the assent, trails often involve switchbacks. These lead the
traveler back and forth across the mountainside, sometimes appearing as if hardly any ground is gained. Perhaps Peter, James, and John hiked a similar path as
Jesus led them up the side of Mount Tabor. A climb is difficult. A climb in a barren place leaves you
thirsty, exhausted, and quite possibly frustrated or discouraged. Yet this is precisely how Jesus leads his closest disciples. Why? Because he has something to
reveal to them. Practically speaking, Jesus needed to bring Peter, James and John away from the crowds for this
revelation of glory to remain hidden. There are spiritual truths we will encounter only if we pass through difficulty. So let's persevere this Lent! Today's Gospel invites us to trust that, if we persevere in following Jesus, he'll lead us
to something beautiful and glorious as well.
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