Feast of the Divine Mercy 3:00 pm Chaplet Service 100 Church Lane_Cockeysville, Maryland_21030_p. 410.683.0600 f. 410.628.2956_www.sjpmd.org_www.sjpmd.org/facebook SUNDAY, APRIL 8, 2018 THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER Welcome to St. Joseph Parish! We offer daily and weekend Masses and a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon PreK-8 school. We offer many spiritual, educational, and outreach opportunities for adults and children. Our staff will happily assist you with Sacramental needs. If you would like to join our parish, contact the parish office or visit our website. Clergy Rev. Msgr. Richard B. Hilgartner Pastor [email protected]Rev. Fr. Carlos Osorio Associate Pastor [email protected]Rev. Fr. Sam Young Associate Pastor [email protected]Rev. Msgr. Paul G. Cook Pastor Emeritus [email protected]Mr. Ed Sullivan Deacon [email protected]Mass Schedule WEEKEND Saturday / Sabados: 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM, and en Español—7:00 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, and 12:00 NOON* *(With ASL Sign Language Interpretation) WEEKDAY Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM Saturday: 8:30 AM Children's Liturgy of the Word During the 4:00 PM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM and 12:00 NOON Masses Parish Nursery During the 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM Masses Reconciliation Saturday: 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and en Español—6:30 PM
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Feast of the
Divine Mercy3:00 pm Chaplet Service
100 Church Lane Cockeysville, Maryland 21030 p. 410.683.0600f. 410.628.2956 www.sjpmd.org www.sjpmd.org/facebook
SUNDAY, APRIL 8, 2018THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
Welcome to St. Joseph Parish!We offer daily and weekend Masses and a nationally
recognized Blue Ribbon PreK-8 school. We offer many spiritual, educational, and outreach opportunities for adults and children.
Our staff will happily assist you with Sacramental needs. If you would like to join our parish, contact the parish office or visit our website.
Mass Schedule WEEKEND Saturday / Sabados: 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM,and en Español—7:00 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, and 12:00 NOON**(With ASL Sign Language Interpretation)
WEEKDAYMonday - Friday: 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM
Saturday: 8:30 AM
Children's Liturgy of the WordDuring the 4:00 PM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM and 12:00 NOON Masses
Parish NurseryDuring the 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM Masses
ReconciliationSaturday: 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and en Español—6:30 PM
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Dear Friends:The joy of Easter Sunday overflows into an entire season to contemplate, celebrate, and appreciate the mystery of the Lord’s victory over death in his Resurrection. There is simply too much there to contain in a single day, so our liturgical calendar designates 50 days to celebrate. It is fitting that it is a longer period than the 40 days of preparation we had in the season of Lent!
It took the disciples some time to understand what was happening. They saw the signs at the empty tomb but did not immediately realize what they meant. Today we meet Thomas, who would not believe in the Risen Lord without being able to see him and to touch the wounds. The Lord gave him that opportunity, and his heart overflowed with Easter joy: “My Lord and my God!” We, too are invited to that kind of transformative experience as we encounter the Risen Lord in our lives. In his Easter homily last week, Pope Francis reminded the Church that we need to be open to the Lord’s presence and what that means for us:
To celebrate Easter is to believe once more that God constantly breaks into our personal histories, challenging our “conventions”, those fixed ways of thinking and acting that end up paralyzing us. To celebrate Easter is to allow Jesus to triumph over the craven fear that so often assails us and tries to bury every kind of hope.
On behalf of all who participated in our prayer and worship during Holy Week, the Sacred Triduum, and Easter Sunday, I want to express thanks to all who planned, prepared, and assisted in our celebrations. It was only with the efforts of a great number of volunteers along with our parish staff that we were able to celebrate with such beauty and reverence. In particular, I want to acknowledge the dedicated ministry of Dr. Lynn Trapp, Director of Liturgy and Music, and the members of the Liturgy Committee the Liturgical Environment Committee, whose thoughtful planning and many hours of work bore fruit in our praise of God.
At Masses during the Easter Season this year we will make us of the Apostles’ Creed rather than the customary Nicene Creed. The Apostles’ Creed is the more ancient form of the Profession of Faith. It is known as the “baptismal profession of faith” because it is based on the ancient Roman baptismal formula (which is still part of our Rite of Baptism and the renewal of baptismal promises). The Nicene Creed, on the other hand, is a fourth-century statement of faith from the Council of Nicea, with later additions from the Council of Constantinople. The link between baptism and the Death and Resurrection of Jesus is articulated in Saint Paul’s letter to the Romans, and this is why we often make use of the sprinkling rite and focus on the baptismal font during the Easter Season, and the Church also suggests the use of the Apostles’ Creed during Easter as well. The text of the Apostles’ Creed is found in our hymnal (on the page following the Nicene Creed), and the presider will announce the page number each week as an aid.
God’s peace to you this week,
Mass IntentionsSunday, April 87:30 AM – All Parishioners 9:00 AM – Rita Gifford10:30 AM – Virginia Christian Vlm Mason12:00 NOON – Donald Andrews
Monday, April 97:00 AM – Marty Speno 8:30 AM – Nick DeFelice
Tuesday, April 107:00 AM – Joe Eric Aumann8:30 AM – June Hauck
Wednesday, April 117:00 AM – Anthony Greco8:30 AM – Avery Ogle
Thursday, April 127:00 AM – Nieves M. Agella (L)8:30 AM – Mary Ellen Cunane
Friday, April 137:00 AM – V.C. Antony8:30 AM – C.P. Dominic
Saturday, April 148:30 AM – Annie Dominic4:00 PM – Lenny Routenberg5:30 PM – Salvatore & Cathleen Fede7:00 PM – Joan Lowrey
Sunday, April 157:30 AM – All Parishioners 9:00 AM – Patrick Bennett10:30 AM – Lenny Routenberg12:00 NOON – John Dohoney
ReadingsThis Sunday (April 8)Acts 4:32-35 1 John 5:1-6John 20:19-31
Next Sunday (April 15)Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 1 John 2:1-5ALuke 24:35-48
Did you know the readings are available online at www.usccb.org?
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Queridos amigos,La alegría del Domingo de Pascua se desborda en una temporada para contemplar, celebrar y apreciar el misterio de la victoria del Señor sobre la muerte en su Resurrección. Simplemente hay demasiado para contemplar en un solo día, por lo que nuestro calendario litúrgico designa 50 días para celebrar. ¡Es apropiado que sea un período más largo que los 40 días de preparación que tuvimos en la temporada de la Cuaresma!
Les tomó un tiempo a los discípulos entender lo que estaba sucediendo. Vieron los letreros en la tumba vacía, pero no se dieron cuenta de inmediato de lo que querían decir. Hoy conocemos a Thomas, que no creería en el Señor resucitado sin poder verlo y tocar las heridas. El Señor le dio esa oportunidad, y su corazón se desbordó con la alegría de la Pascua: “¡Mi Señor y mi Dios!” Nosotros también estamos invitados a ese tipo de experiencia transformadora cuando nos encontramos con el Señor Resucitado en nuestras vidas. En su homilía de Pascua la semana pasada, el Papa Francisco le recordó a la Iglesia que debemos estar abiertos a la presencia del Señor y lo que eso significa para nosotros:
Celebrar la Pascua es creer una vez más que DiosConstantemente irrumpe en nuestras historias personales, desafiando nuestras “convenciones”, esas formas fijas de pensar y actuar que terminan por paralizarnos. Celebrar la Pascua es permitir que Jesús triunfe sobre el miedo cobarde que tantas veces nos ataca e intenta enterrar todo tipo de esperanza.
En nombre de todos los que participaron en nuestra oración y adoración durante la Semana Santa, el Triduo Sagrado y el Domingo de Pascua, quiero expresar mi agradecimiento a todos los que planearon, prepararon y asistieron en nuestras celebraciones. Fue solo con los esfuerzos de un gran número de voluntarios junto con nuestro personal de la parroquia que pudimos celebrar con tanta belleza y reverencia. En particular, quiero agradecer el dedicado ministerio de el Dr. Lynn Trapp, Director de Liturgia y Música, y los miembros del Comité de Liturgia del Comité de Medio Ambiente Litúrgico, cuya cuidadosa planificación y muchas horas de trabajo dieron fruto en nuestra alabanza a Dios.
En las Misas durante la temporada de Pascua de este año,haremos Credo de los Apóstoles en lugar del credo Niceno. El Credo de los Apóstoles es la forma más antigua de la profesión de fe. Es conocida como la “profesión bautismal de fe” porque se basa en la antigua fórmula bautismal romana (que todavía forma parte de nuestro Rito de Bautismo y la renovación de las promesas bautismales). El Credo de Nicea, por otro lado, es una declaración de fe del siglo IV del Concilio de Nicea, con adiciones posteriores del Concilio de Constantinopla. El vínculo entre el bautismo y la Muerte y Resurrección de Jesús se articula en la carta de San Pablo a los Romanos, y es por eso que a menudo hacemos uso del rito de aspersión y nos centramos en la fuente bautismal durante la temporada de Pascua, y la Iglesia también sugiere el uso del Credo de los Apóstoles durante la Pascua. El texto del Credo de los Apóstoles se encuentra en nuestro himnario (en la página siguiente al Credo Niceno), y el sacerdote anunciará el número de la página cada semana como una ayuda.
Liturgia de la Palabra para Niños 4:00 PM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, y 12:00 MEDIODÍA
Misa en Español: Sábados 7:00 PM
MISATodo los lunes a las 7:30 pm, comenzando el 9 de abril, en la Iglesia.
GRUPO DE ORACIONtendremos grupo de Oración todos los viernes a las 7:30 pm. En la Iglesia.
CAMPAMENTO DE VERANOPara todos los niños de 4 años hasta el 5to grado, comienza junio 25- junio 29, 2018. Se puede registran llamando a la parroquia. $40 es el costo.
CAMPAMENTO DE VERANO PARA ADOLESCENTESpara todos los adolescentes que estén en 6to, 7mo, 8vo grado. Más información puede encontrar en el boletín.
BAUTIZOSlos bautizos son los 4to domingo de mes y la charla son los primer lunes de mes. Si necesita más información llamar a la parroquia se habla español.
SÍGUENOS EN FACEBOOK:Parroquia San José Cockeysville
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Presider ScheduleWEEKDAYThe Week of April 9
Monday 7:00 AM Msgr. Rick8:30 AM Fr. Carlos
Tuesday 7:00 AM Msgr. Rick8:30 AM Fr. Sam
Wednesday 7:00 AM Fr. Sam8:30 AM Msgr. Rick
Thursday7:00 AM Fr. Carlos 8:30 AM Fr. Sam
Friday7:00 AM Msgr. Rick8:30 AM Fr. Carlos
Saturday8:30 AM Fr. Carlos
WEEKENDSaturday, April 14 4:00 PM Fr. Spahn, SJ5:30 PM Fr. Carlos 7:00 PM (SPANISH) Bishop Brennan(ADULT CONFIRMATION)
Sunday, April 157:30 AM Msgr. Rick9:00 AM Fr. Sam10:30 AM Fr. Sam 12:00 NOON Msgr. Rick
RECONCILIATIONSaturday, April 14 3:00 - 3:45 PM Fr. Spahn, SJ5:00 - 5:30 PM Msgr. Rick
ST. JOSEPH CHILDREN’S CHOIR (elementary through middle school)David Marshall, Director; Holly Foster, Accompanist. Rehearsal on Saturdays, April 14, 21, May 5, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon, parish music room, in preparation to sing Sunday, May 6, 9:00 am Mass. Contact [email protected].
SUFFERING FROM POST-ABORTION STRESS?Contact Project Rachel Baltimore: 410-625-8491 or [email protected] or www.project-rachel.net Confidential Care after Abortion
SPRING PAVERS We are getting ready to install a new group of pavers in the Remembrance Plaza. If you would like to celebrate someone you love or remember a life event or sacrament, please contact Leslie Masterman at [email protected]. The cost of each paver is $100. Your inscription can be up to four lines with a maximum of 15 letters on each line. Proceeds benefit the Parish Endowment Fund.
OUR DAILY BREAD CASSEROLE COLLECTIONNext Saturday, April 14, 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM. Please bring your frozen casseroles and donations to the Parish Center parking lot. Casserole pans and recipes are available at all church exits, the parish center, and at the collection site. The clients at ODB greatly appreciate the generosity of St. Joseph parishioners!
WALK FOR LIFEPregnancy Center North (PCN) is holding their FIRST Walk for Life on Saturday, May 5 at Notre Dame University of Maryland. PCN is raising money to fund the free life-affirming services offered to women facing unexpected pregnancies. St. Joseph Parish will join 10 other local churches to Walk for Life! Please pick up a brochure in the back of the church after Masses this weekend and consider becoming a sponsored walker to help support this pro-life pregnancy center. Contact Amy Sullivan, [email protected].
Register: http://www.sjpmd.org/vbs2018For more information: [email protected]
CAMPERS WANTED! Entering Pre-K 3 – Grade 5 fall 2018
VOLUNTEERS WANTED! Entering Grade 6 and above!June 25 – 2
9, 2018 9 AM
– 12 NO
ON
Join us for a week of EXTREME SPORTS and LIVING FULLY ALIVE!
MUSTARD SEED MINISTRYMoms wanted! If you have little ones at home, ages 0 – 5, and are looking to get more involved at St. Joseph, join our Mustard Seed Ministry Team. Team members will help in planning weekday playdates and weekend socials and service projects for the whole family. Contact Amy Buttarazzi, [email protected].
BEST BUDDY MINISTRYWe are looking for volunteers who love working with students with special needs. Volunteers in this ministry will be trained
to assist students during Mass and during Faith Formation classes on Sundays. To volunteer, contact Amy Buttarazzi, [email protected].
MARRIEDPEOPLE MONTHLYWant a little extra nudge to help you in your Marriage? We are here for you! MarriedPeople Monthly is a monthly, mush-free email full of ideas and insights that spark great conversations and help you laugh. You will be encouraged, we promise. Go to www.sjpmd.org/mpm and sign up for FREE!
Vicki will join us for a three hour training workshop, GROWING A GROWNUP. This training offers an in depth presentation on how to raise respectful, responsible, capable and cooperative children who grow into thriving young adults.
Joe’s Café
$50/couple
DinnerincludedDATE NIGHT
WITH VICKI HOEFLEauthor of Duct Tape Parenting!
St. Joseph Parish invites all couples to a…
SATURDAY, APRIL 215:00 PM – 8:30 PMRegister here:www.sjpmd.org/parentworkshop
Child care in the MPR with pizza, free play, crafts and a movie.
Hispanic prayer group
“New Hope”MEETINGS EVERY FRIDAY, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PMWe have exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, music, prayer and worship.
“In tune with the Lord”
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NEW PARISHIONERS: We invite you to register anytime the Parish Center is open. Registration forms are also available in church or register online at www.sjpray.org.
ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL: Grades Pre K – 8 with before and after school care available. To register, contact the school office.
BAPTISM: Call the parish office to schedule an interview and to register. A class is offered to first-time parents and godparents.
CONFIRMATION: Preparation begins each year in September. Call the Youth Ministry office to register.
RECONCILIATION: Saturdays from 3:00 – 3:45 pm and 5:00 – 5:30 pm. Days of reconciliation are scheduled periodically throughout the year.
CARE OF THE SICK: Please contact the parish office to receive the Sacrament of the Sick prior to a planned hospitalization. This Sacrament may also be requested after any weekend Mass. Call the parish office if you would like a visit while in the hospital.
MARRIAGE: Schedule an appointment with one of the priests at least six months prior to the preferred day.
RCIA: Each fall the parish forms a group of adults who are interested in becoming Catholic, or in learning about the faith. Call the parish office for details.
RCIA ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN: Children over seven years old, who have not received instruction in the faith, are formed into small groups and prepared to receive the sacraments. Call the Religious Education office for details.
CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION: (PreK – grade 5) Saturday evenings, from 5:30 – 6:45 pm, and on Sunday mornings, from 10:15 – 11:30 am. A home based program is also available.
YOUTH MINISTRY: The Edge (grades 6 – 8) and The Underground (grades 9 – 12) Program and activities offered throughout the year. Contact the Youth Ministry office for more information.
GOD’S LITTLE PEOPLE NURSERY: (ages 6 months – 4 years) available during the 9:00 am and 10:30 am Masses on Sunday. The nursery is located in the Children’s Chapel below the sanctuary. Look for signs that lead to the entrance off of the school courtyard.
FREE WILL OFFERINGRESERVATIONS REQUIRED
TUESDAY, APRIL 10 12 NOON JOE’S CAFE
In Baltimore, Spring begins on Opening Day at Camden Yards. On March 29, when the Orioles line up against the Minnesota twins, veteran broadcaster Jim Hunter, will enter his 21st season as a member of the Orioles Radio Network broadcast team and 14th season as Orioles announcer for MASN. Hunter was originally named as the Orioles Radio Network lead radio announcer in 1997 and brings to the booth 39 years of broadcasting experience that ranges from Major League Baseball to the National Football League to the Olympic Games.
An active parishioner and lector at St. Mark’s Roman Catholic Church and a third degree member of the Knights Of Columbus, Hunter is involved in numerous charitable projects. During the offseason he also makes appearances in the community on behalf of the Orioles and has been an active part of the Johns Hopkins Pediatric Oncology Friends Committee, which raises money annually for children’s cancer research.
“Stories From The Yard”FEATURING ORIOLES BROADCASTER JIM HUNTER
Fr. Rick invites you to join him Monday, October 1 at Hillendale Country Club for a spectacular day of golf benefitting both St. Joseph Church and School.
A sponsorship committee is forming now. If you’d like to get involved or know of a business that would like to be part of this event, contact Leslie Masterman at [email protected].
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Teenagers looking for summer fun with significance should check out these awesome opportunities:
Current High School and College Students:Baltimore Work Camp: June 17 – June 23Appalachian Work Camp: June 24 – June 30Registration now open...spots are limited!
Current Middle School Students:Camp S*MILE: July 30 – August 3Registration opens April 9th
To learn more and register visit our website:sjpmd.org/youth.
SUMMER SERVICE
FOR YOUTH
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION 2018-2019
Monday, April 16, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMReady to take the next step in your faith through the Sacrament of Confirmation? All parents and teens interested in enrolling or learning more about our program should join us for our Information Session on April 16.
Teenagers currently in 8th grade and older are eligible for Confirmation preparation in 2018-2019; however, all families who want to learn more are welcome to attend.
Visit sjpmd.org/youth to RSVP for the meeting and learn more about our program
YOUTH MINISTRYMAKING CENTS The Edge (Middle School) Sundays, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM MPR, April 8 - 29 God has called us to be good stewards over our time, money and gifts. Middle school students have access to all of the above and should
join us for our four-week series about finding contentment and value in what we have, and giving generously even when it seems insignificant.
HATERSThe Underground
(High School)
Sundays, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Joe’s Cafe, April 8 - 29
We all have a tendency to judge and hate on others, but we often make those calls without all the facts. In other words, we can’t
see the big picture. If we could, it would probably be a lot easier to move from hating to understanding. Maybe that’s why the Bible makes it clear that when it comes to judgment, that call is God’s to make. Join us for a four-week series where we look at moving from hating to understanding others.
ST. JOSEPH PARISH FALL SOCCER REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 1ST!
SJP offers CYO soccer leagues for students in grades 1-8 within St.
Joseph Parish. Our soccer teams compete against other parishes in the Archdiocese. The season runs from mid-August through mid-November. CYO soccer is an excellent way for your child to grow in his or her soccer skills, faith, and friendships within the SJP community! Please visit the parish website at sjpmd.org for more information on how to register.
VOLUNTEER IN HAITI THIS SUMMERSeeking volunteers aged 16-20 for the 2018 Mission Trip, July 1-7. This trip is offered by the Missions Office of the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
For more information & to download an application, visit www.archbalt.org/missions. Application deadline: April 12.
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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) “Your Journey of Conversion to Jesus Christ”
A The Period of Postbaptismal Catechesis, or Mystagogy, official ly lasts for the fifty days of Easter Time, concluding on Pentecost Sunday. In one sense, however, mystagogy is a lifelong activity of all the baptized. The Greek word mystagogy describes a process of being led through the mysteries, especially the Paschal Mystery the passion, death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ that redeemed us. At the Sunday Masses of Easter Time, homilies help neophytes and all the faithful appreciate more deeply the dignity and responsibilities of the new life into which they were baptized. Neophytes join the parish in reflecting on the Gospel readings, sharing the Eucharist, and doing works of charity. The neophytes should experi ence a “full and joyful welcome into the community” (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, 246) from each assembly member.
Please join us in celebrating the Feast of the Divine Mercy at 3:00 PM in the Church.
We celebrate the Feast, designed for the singular worship of God’s Mercy, every year on the First Sunday after Easter. Jesus associated great promises with this feast, the greatest is the promise of complete forgiveness of sins and punishment.
The message of mercy is that God loves us – all of us – no matter how great our sins. Prayed on rosary beads, the message and devotion to Jesus as The Divine Mercy is a powerful reminder that God’s forgiveness for our sins is unlimited and that we, too, must show mercy and forgiveness to one another.
We encourage all interested in experiencing the gifts of the Feast to attend this special hour of devotion. To receive all the graces available on the Divine Mercy Feast, please prepare for this Feast of Mercy by going to the Sacrament of Reconciliation either 20 days before or after the Feast.
Join the Divine Mercy Prayer Group praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet prayer every Wednesday at 3:00 PM in the church at Our Lady’s Altar.
P ¿Qué es la cuarta etapa de la iniciación cristiana, y qué sucede durante este período?
INSTRUCCIONES ESPECIALES PARA EL PLATO DE ARROZ DE CRSEste año Catholic Relief Services nos ha proporcionado sobres con franqueo pagado en nuestros kits de el Plato de Arroz de CRS. Le pedimos que use estos sobres para enviar su limosna directamente a CRS, y coloque la boleta del sobre en nuestra colección dominical del 7 y 8 de abril para que podamos celebrar cómo nuestra parroquia se unió para apoyar el trabajo de Catholic Relief Services a través de el Plato de Arroz de CRS.
Como recordatorio, el 75% de su generosa contribución al Plato de Arroz de CRS se destina a financiar programas de Catholic Relief Services a nivel internacional, y el 25% permanece en la Arquidiócesis de Baltimore para ayudar a combatir la pobreza y el hambre en nuestra comunidad.
Para facilitar la donación de limosnas al Plato de Arroz de CRS siga estos pasos:1. Complete y quite la solapa del sobre incluido en su kit del Plato de Arroz de CRS*2. Coloque el lado izquierdo de la solapa con su nombre y dirección en el sobre3. Abra su Plato de Arroz CRS4. Cuente su contribución5. Coloque su cheque para Catholic Relief Services en el sobre6. Selle el sobre y colóquelo en el correo7. Coloque el lado derecho de la solapa con su nombre y el monto de la donación en lacolección dominical el 7 y 8 de abril.
* Sobres extras están disponibles en la oficina parroquial
CRS RICE BOWL SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS This year Catholic Relief Services has provided us with self-addressed, postage-paid envelopes in our CRS Rice Bowl kits. We ask that you use these envelopes to mail your almsgiving directly to CRS,
and place the slip from the flap of the envelope in our Sunday collection April 7 & 8 so that we can celebrate how our parish joined together to support the work of Catholic Relief Services through CRS Rice Bowl.
As a reminder, 75% of your generous contribution to CRS Rice Bowl goes to fund Catholic Relief Services programs internationally, and 25% stays in the Archdiocese of Baltimore to help fight poverty and hunger in our community.
To facilitate the donating almsgiving to CRS Rice Bowl please follow these steps: 1. Fill out and tear off the flap of the envelope included in your CRS Rice Bowl kit*2. Place the left side of the flap with your name and address in the envelope 3. Open your CRS Rice Bowl 4. Count your contribution5. Place your check to Catholic Relief Services in the envelope 6. Seal the envelope and place it in the mail 7. Place the right side of the flap with your name and donation amount in the Sunday collection on April 7 & 8
*Extra envelopes are available in the Parish Office
Ecumenical And Interfaith
Prayer Service COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF
THE ASSASSINATION OF REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
featuring
The Rev. Raphael Gamaliel Warnock, Ph. O.
Senior Pastor, Ebenezer Baptist Church
Atlanta, Georgia
ALL ARE WELCOME
Cathedral of Mary Our Queen 5200 N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD 21210
THURSDAY, APRIL 12,
7:00 pm The Rev. Dr. Raphael Gamaliel Warnock
serves as Senior Pastor of the historic
Ebenezer Baptist Church, spiritual home
of Reverend Dr. Martín Luther King, Jr.
WWW.ARCHBALT.ORG/MLK-50
Schoenstatt for Women
Join us for the study series on Finding My Inner Balance
Saturday, April 14, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
St. Joseph Parish Center, Room 2
Concert Artists of Baltimore performs Gloria by Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (choir/organ, 3:30 PM prelude), and special choral music in the 4:00 PM Mass. Ed Polochick, conductor.
It is an honor to host this Baltimore classic ensemble at St. Joseph!
TWO GREAT MUSICAL EVENTS
Sat., April 21Concert Artists of Baltimore
Sun., April 29The Children’s Chorus of Maryland
4:00 PM concert by The Children’s Chorus of Maryland, Susan Bialek, director.It is great to have the choral sound of children in our sanctuary! Tickets available online www.ccmsings.org, and at the door.
PRESENTS
100 Church Lane Cockeysville, MD 21030 www.sjpray.org
Sunday, April 8, 2018Easter Sunday
Today’s Readings: Acts 4:32 – 35; Psalm 118:2 – 4, 13 –15, 22 – 24; 1 John 5:1– 6; John 20:19 – 31. Jesus’ Resurrection establishes a new way of living. He is the new covenant and in his life, death, and Resurrection, he reveals our loving and merciful God. This new way of living is one of mercy and reconciliation, one of peace and hope, one where the chains of sin can no longer hold us captive. Christ has changed us and, as we proclaim in the refrain to the Responsorial Psalm, we “give thanks to the Lord” because “his love is everlasting.” Our First Reading gives a sense of this new way of living. Acts tells us that the community was united in one heart and mind and that they held their posses-sions in common. The final lines describe the social out-reach of this early community. Christ brought them together
and continues to bring us together. We are united to him in one Body, which invites us to risk everything for him and the Kingdom.
Too often we hear of division in our communities. Being members of Christ’s Body urges us to love and for-give. This mercy should not be insular but lead us into the world to advocate for justice. If Christ has truly united us in one heart and mind, then we must work to reconcile differ-ences and let the light of Christ within us shine forth so others may know the transforming love of God. Consider how your faith in Christ leads you to build up the Body of Christ. This week, reach out to your neighbors and friends for conversation or a meal.
Heart and MindGod, font of all life,through the Paschal Mystery of
your Son, Jesus,you have restored your people to life.Our house gives you praisefor your enduring mercy and
unending love.Watch over and protect our community as we work to make known the message
of salvation.Keep us one in heart and mindas we work to build up your Kingdom.Give us hearts overflowing with mercyas we minister to those most in need.Help us remain faithful to your callso that our words and actionsmay always proclaim Christ as Lord.Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
This Week at HomeMonday, April 9The Annunciation of the Lord“Do not be afraid.” Imagine what it must have been like for Mary to learn God had chosen her to carry the Savior. By grace, she was able to say yes and remain faithful to God. In Baptism, we become temples of the Holy Spirit. Like Mary, we say yes and commit ourselves to a life that proclaims the Good News. When faced with trials or doubts, keep in mind what the angel said to Mary. There is no need to be afraid; God will be with us. Today, pray for all expect-ant mothers. Today’s Readings: Isaiah 7:10 –14; 8:10; Psalm 40:7– 8a, 8b – 9, 10, 11; Hebrews 10:4 –10; Luke 1:26 – 38.
Tuesday, April 10Of One Heart and MindJust as disagreements arise in faith communities today, the early Church had its difficulties. The picture that Acts paints of the Church as an ideal Christian community pro-vides us something to ponder. Jesus’ Paschal Mystery unites us into one community of God’s mercy. Jesus showed this compassion during his earthly ministry. How does your par-ish imitate the community of believers? Consider volunteer-ing to coordinate your parish outreach. Today’s Readings: Acts 4:32 – 37; Psalm 93:1ab, 1cd – 2, 5; John 3:7b –15.
Wednesday, April 11Memorial of St. StanislausGod’s love and justice filled the heart of St. Stanislaus, who fervently opposed injustice and violence in his native Poland. He worked against the injustice of the government of his day, which eventually led to his death. Since we are filled with the light of Christ, we are called to bring light to those in dark-ness and help free others from oppression. Our Easter allelu-ias have no meaning if they do not lead us to work for justice and reveal God’s saving love. Today’s Readings: Acts 5:17– 26; Psalm 34:2 – 3, 4 – 5, 6 –7, 8 – 9; John 3:16 – 21.
Thursday, April 12Share the GospelThe Apostles are being challenged again in today’s First Reading. They remain fervent in their witness to God and refuse to stop sharing the Good News. Their faith in Christ moves them to glorify God’s name and witness to all what God has given in Christ Jesus. If we live in Christ, the Spirit works through us to share the Gospel. Research a modern-day saint who refused to stop sharing the Gospel. Today’s Readings: Acts 5:27– 33; Psalm 34:2 and 9, 17–18, 19 – 20; John 3:31– 36.
Friday, April 13Tell the StoryNo matter the obstacle, the Apostles remain passionate in teaching about Jesus. How would you respond if you found yourself in the First Reading and were flogged and told not to speak of Christ? Would you rejoice as these followers did? For thousands of years, God’s Word has permeated place after place. As disciples who seek to dwell in the Lord’s house, we must be found worthy to suffer for Christ our light. Today’s Readings: Acts 5:34 – 42; Psalm 27:1, 4, 13 –14; John 6:1–15.
Saturday, April 14Ministry of the WordThe First Reading describes the beginning of what we know as the diaconate. Since the community was growing, the needs within the community also grew. Seven men were called upon to help in the ministry through the distribution of goods, freeing the Twelve to spread the Good News. The number seven shows the universal nature of the Church. Today, pray for deacons and consider finding out more about St. Stephen. Today’s Readings: Acts 6:1–7; Psalm 33:1– 2, 4 – 5, 18 –19; John 6:16 – 21.
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