CHARLTON, MA 10 H. Putnam Ext. P.O. Box 338 Charlton City, MA 01508 Parish Office: 508-248-7862 Email: [email protected]Website: stjosephscharlton.com 23 February 2020 Pastor Reverend Bob Grattaroti Associate Pastor Reverend Charles Omolo Permanent Deacons Bill Shea Steve Miller Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:45 pm or by appointment. Sacrament of Baptism Pre-register for baptismal preparation is required. Next preparation session is March 21 st . Sacrament of Marriage Arrangements for a wedding begin a year prior to the date. Call Parish Office at 508-248-7862 for arrangements. Eucharistic Adoration Monday Noon-7:00 pm, Wednesday Noon-6:00 pm, Thursday 7:15-8:15 am & Friday Noon-5:00 pm Rosary Daily 8:00 am & Saturday 3:45 pm MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 4:30 pm Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 am & 5:00 pm Daily Mass at 8:30 am
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:45 pm or by
appointment.
Sacrament of Baptism Pre-register for baptismal
preparation is required. Next preparation session is March 21st.
Sacrament of Marriage Arrangements for a wedding begin a year prior to the date.
Call Parish Office at 508-248-7862 for arrangements.
Eucharistic Adoration Monday Noon-7:00 pm,
Wednesday Noon-6:00 pm, Thursday 7:15-8:15 am & Friday
Noon-5:00 pm
Rosary Daily 8:00 am & Saturday 3:45 pm
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 4:30 pm
Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 am & 5:00 pm
Daily Mass at 8:30 am
Saturday, February 22
4:30 pm Paul Laramee (10th Anniv) by his Wife & Family
Sunday, February 23
8:00 am Irene Tully by the Family
10:00 am Michelle St. George by the Faford Family
5:00 pm Christine Aucoin by Alice Dolezal
Monday, February 24
8:30 am Mass of Remembrance for all dearly departed
Wednesday, February 26
7:00 pm Ted Heywood, Sr. (1st Anniv) by the Family
Friday, February 28
8:30 am Dennis Tully by the Family
Saturday, February 29
4:30 pm Gurlie Perron by Louise Downie
Sunday, March 1
8:00 am Armand & Bernice Gelineau by the Kingston Family
10:00 am Louise Morin (3rd Anniv) by the Family
5:00 pm Brian Cristo by his Family
If you are visiting us for the first time, WELCOME. If you are new to the parish and need to register, please contact the parish office at 508-248-7862 to do so.
Are you or a loved one a homebound parishioner who would like to have Communion brought to you at your home? Please contact our Parish Office at 508-248-7862 to receive at home.
Let us stay in touch with you through texts and/or emails. Text the word CHARLTON to 84576 or visit app.flocknote.com/stjosephscharlton
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PRAYER BEFORE MASS- Grant, we pray, almighty God, that, always pondering spiritual things, we may carry out in both word and deed that which is pleasing to you. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. -AMEN
Please visit the Parish Office if you would like to schedule a Mass Intention for an upcoming Mass.
REVEREND CHARLES ARMEY, retired Pastor
from our Diocese and JOHN GORDON, JR.
father of Richard Gordon. May they rest in
the arms of the Lord and may their families
find comfort in their faith.
HOLY HOUR TUESDAY EVENINGS 7:30 PM STARTING MARCH 17
Day of Spiritual Renewal at St. Roch Church,
Oxford
Frustrated by adult sons/daughters walking away from the church? Discover faith-based ideas on what to do/not do.
www.firstmensconf.org for ticket and speaker information.
OPEN HOUSE-Saint John’s High School on Wednesday, March 4th at 6:00 pm. Register at www.stjohnshigh.org/
admissions/open-house
$15/$20 at the door
Saturday, March 7th 9:30 am in the church.
Fr. Jonathan will be here the weekend of March 1st celebrating
all Masses and selling his homemade Drippy pasta sauce.
Proceeds will benefit the Youth of St. Bernard Parish, Worcester. To
request your sauce in advance sign up in the Narthex or purchase the
day of sale. All Sauce must be picked up that weekend.
$10 donation requested.
Fr. Jonathan’s DRIPPY
Sauce
$10
ASH WEDNESDAY-February 26th. Ashes distributed at the 8:30 am Mass, 4:00 pm service & 7:00 pm Mass.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS will take place every Friday during Lent at 7:00 pm beginning Friday, February 28th.
GUIDELINES FOR FAST & ABSTINENCE DURING LENT
Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics fourteen years of age and older on Ash Wednesday, Good
Friday and Fridays during Lent.
Fasting is to be observed by all Catholics who are eighteen (18) years of age but not yet fifty nine (59) years of age on Ash
Wednesday and Good Friday.
Those who are bound to fast may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to one's needs, but eating solid foods
between meals is not permitted.
A Season of Spiritual Preparation
Meditations for Lent by Bishop Bossuet
Fifty remarkably powerful meditations from Bishop Bossuet’s works that complement the daily readings at Mass during the Lenten season, thus offering to us the perfect companion for a thoughtful and fruitful Lent. If you’re new to FORMED, go to formed.org and click sign-up, it’s easy & free.
PICK OF THE WEEK
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Discover books, audio talks, movies and
studies. There is something for everyone to
help them grow closer to Christ and His
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•SPIRITUAL DIRECTION-w/Sr. Barbara. Sign up in Narthex.
•CATHOLIC MEDIA CD’S-available at the front door for $3.00
•HEARTS AFIRE GROUP RETREAT-The Second Greatest Story
Ever Told. 10 fast-paced and lively video sessions beginning Mondays until April 13th. Call Susan Montville at 508-735-3269 for more information.
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT -We are a Community of Faith, called by Jesus Christ to become His hands, His feet, His heart, reaching out in love to each other, our families, our neighbors, our nation and the world.
A Parish Mission is a special time in a parish when the community gathers together to gain further insight into a faith filled life. It is a time for grace and renewal of the parish through services and talks filled with stories, examples and meaning.
ST. JOSEPH CHURCH PARISH MISSION
with Fr. Simeon Gallagher
March 7th - 12th
Fr. Simeon will preach at Masses that weekend and evening sessions will take place at
7:00 pm.
Theme: Living Fully; Franciscan Spirituality for Everyone.
The St. Joseph Council of the Knights of Columbus will award 2 separate $1,000.00 Scholarships to 2
individuals currently enrolled at, or planning to attend college for the 2020-2021 academic year. Separate applications must be made and submitted prior to
March 31, 2020 for the Steven J. McKenna Memorial Scholarship and the new Reverend Robert A.
Grattaroti Scholarship. Scholarships to be awarded in the Spring of 2020. See any Knight for the application(s).
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PARISH OFFERINGS for the weekend of February 16th were $12,424.00 and $506.00 for the Building Fund. Many thanks for your continued generosity.
LifeTEEN sponsored Bottle & Can Fundraiser to help send a family to Camp Sunshine. Receptacles are in the rear of the church.
Our Adult Faith Formation Ministry is in need of a 55- 70” TV (smart or other). If you have one you would like to donate, please contact Susan Montville at 508-735-3269 or [email protected].
Traveling Holy Hour for an Increase in
Vocations
Tuesday, March 3rd
7:00 pm
St. Joseph Church All invited
ENVISION FAITH IN ACTION This year’s appeal goal is $77,500.00. Kick-off in-pew collection takes place the weekend of March 15th. This
year’s chair couple is Dan and Diane Cetin. If you would like to help with the campaign, please call Diane at 774-230-1139.
Our new custom built Allen Organ is on order and will be installed when it is ready. We are most grateful to all who so generously donated to make this
a reality....including the gifts given in the Legacy Hope campaign. Your gifts are still invited if you would like to be an "Organ Donor.”
TRINITY CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Southbridge, MA
Full Academic Program K-8
Open Enrollment/After School Program, Full-Day Kindergarten
trinitycatholicacademy.org.
SAVE THE DATE
2nd Annual Golf Tournament
Saturday June 13th
7:30 am Shot Gun Start.
All are invited to attend Ultreya Friday, March 6th beginning with Stations of the Cross at 7:00 pm.
March 7 & 8
A First Lights project to benefit Haitian Orphans in memory of Emily Dabrowski
Advanced Water Quality, Bill Delaney 508-248-1500
Alliance Realty, Diane Dabrowski (P) 508-248-6966
Allworth Realty 508-434-5871
Aucoin-Ryan Realty (Brenda Ryan) 508-765-9155
Bair Insurance Agency (Edward Bair) 508-248-4204
Bellanger-Bullard Funeral Home 508-764-3968
Camosse Masonry Supply (P) 508-248-4044
Carmelite Sisters of the Eucharist (P) 508-248-2936
CatholicMatch.com/MA 888-605-3977
Charlton Furniture 508-248-5566
Charlton Manor Rest Home 508-248-5136
Charlton Oil Company 508-248-9797
Charlton Optical 508-248-1188
Charlton Funeral Home 508-248-4200
Coonan Insurance Agency (P) 508-987-7122
CBR Realtor-Anne Marie Sorenson (P) 508-612-8647
Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home 508-764-7922
David Barbale Home Improvement 508-248-6709
DiPietro Masonry, Allen DiPietro (P) 508-248-4704
Elliot Burlingame & Sons, Inc. (P) 508-248-5076
Fairway NE Mortgage-William Murphy (P) 508-407-8300
George’s Pizza and Subs 508-248-2048
Harrison Landscaping 508-248-5488
Jeff D. Helgerson Excavating & Septic 508-248-7242
Jalbert Engineering (P) 508-347-5136
Joseph J. Szela & Associates P.C. 508-248-1040
Joshua Somers-House to Home Real Estate
O’Malley’s Truck & Auto Body (P) 508-248-5829
RPM Heating & Air 508-248-4474
Sansoucy Funeral Home 508-764-2567
Senior Link America 877-801-7772
(P) denotes St. Joseph Parishioners
FOOD PANTRY
2nd & 4th Wednesdays 9:00-11:00 am.
Food donations are gladly accepted.
NEXT STEP BEREAVEMENT For parents who have lost a child. 4th Tuesday of the month, Medical
Office Bldg. Harrington Hosp. Rm 4. Sue Brunell 508-344-1564.
HOMELESS SHELTER ST. LUKE’S stlukesguesthouse.wordpress.com
MARY MARTHA GUILD Dedicated women serving the needs
of the church community. We are always seeking new members.
