NOTICES

PRAYER DURINGTHE HURRICANE

SEASON

O Lord our God and Father, who gives rain and sunshine to your

children, we ask you in this rainy season

to uphold us and provide for our needs

You try our patience and test our faith and reliance on you;

forgive our sin of ingratitude. So often have we forgotten to thank

you for your goodness and acts of mercy.

Teach us to look up to you each day, appreciative of rain and sunshine

as you, in your wisdom, through any kind of weather

do feed us all.

In your mercy, protect us against hurricanes and tropical storms.

Pour out your blessings upon our nation and our people,

and make us grateful for this weather we receive from your bountiful hand.

We make this prayer through Christ our lord.

Amen

25TH ANNIVERSARY MASS:

Priestly Ordination celebrated July 5 Fr. Athanase Joseph

Diaconate anniversary celebrated June 28.

Deacon Nathalbert Husbands Deacon Girard Glace

To commemorate this event the parish will be

celebrating it with Holy Mass on September 30 at 4:00 p.m.

Let us all come join in this memorial occasion

Please be reminded that the Clergy’s absence from the

office continues for the following:

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CLERGY RETREAT

Monday 24 - Friday 28, September.

Please note that all Weekday Masses, during that period,

will be celebrated at 6:00 a.m.

Continue praying for the success of their retreat

READERS: 26th Sunday in OT Cycle B:

Laura Stanislaus & Norma Maynard; Catherine Alexis

& Ansley Fontenelle; Joan Johnson & Vitus Frederick.

Annual fundraising Dinner is on Saturday October 13, at 7:00 p.m. at Gaiety on Rodney Bay. Tickets are at a

cost of $125.00 and are available at the Parish office and the ushers Come out to support the children and get a chance to win attractive door prizes.

CARITAS FLEA MARKET

SATURDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER 2012

FROM: 7: 00A.M.

OUTSIDE THE OLD CONVENT

Parish Priests: Fr. Stephen Quinlan, Fr. Athanase Joseph Parish Priests: Fr. Stephen Quinlan, Fr. Athanase Joseph Parish Priests: Fr. Stephen Quinlan, Fr. Athanase Joseph Parish Priests: Fr. Stephen Quinlan, Fr. Athanase Joseph

Deacons: Rev. Girard Glace, Rev. Winston Taylor, Rev. Jeremy JosephDeacons: Rev. Girard Glace, Rev. Winston Taylor, Rev. Jeremy JosephDeacons: Rev. Girard Glace, Rev. Winston Taylor, Rev. Jeremy JosephDeacons: Rev. Girard Glace, Rev. Winston Taylor, Rev. Jeremy Joseph

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Confessions: Every Saturday 9.00

Confessions: Every Saturday 9.00

Confessions: Every Saturday 9.00

Confessions: Every Saturday 9.00 -- -- 10.00 am; 6.00

10.00 am; 6.00

10.00 am; 6.00

10.00 am; 6.00 -- -- 6.45 pm.; & By appointment.

6.45 pm.; & By appointment.

6.45 pm.; & By appointment.

6.45 pm.; & By appointment.

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St. Joseph the Worker Parish

WHAT IS THE MOST

IMPORTANT INVESTMENT

YOU CAN MAKE WITH YOUR

LIFE?

J esus poses some probing questions to challenge our assumptions about what is most profitable and worthwhile. In every decision of life we are making ourselves a certain kind of person. The kind of person we are,

our character, determines to a large extent the kind of future we will face and live. It is possible that some can gain all the things they set their heart on, only to wake up suddenly and discover that they missed the most important things of all. Of what value are material things if they don't help you gain what truly lasts in eternity? Neither money nor possessions can buy heaven, mend a broken heart, or cheer a lonely person. Jesus asks the question: What will a person give in exchange for his life? Everything we have is an out-right gift from God. We owe him everything, including our very lives. It's possible to give God our money, but

not ourselves, or to give him lip-service, but not our hearts. A true disciple gladly gives up all that he has in exchange for an unending life of joy and happiness with God. God gives without measure. The joy he offers, no sadness or loss can diminish. The cross of Christ leads to victory and freedom from sin and death. What is the cross which Jesus Christ commands me to take up each day? When my will crosses with His will, then His will must be done. Are you ready to lose all for Jesus Christ in order

to gain all with Jesus Christ?

TWENTY FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME CYCLE B

SEPTEMBER 23

SSSSTANDARDTANDARDTANDARDTANDARD MMMMASSASSASSASS TTTTIIIIMMMMEEEESSSS

� � � � Monday Monday Monday Monday ---- FFFFrrrriiiiddddaaaayyyy:::: 5:45 am Morning Prayers 6:00 am Mass

� � � � Wednesday:Wednesday:Wednesday:Wednesday:

6:00 pm Mass

� � � � Saturday: Saturday: Saturday: Saturday:

6:30 am Mass

7:00 pm Mass

� � � � Sunday:Sunday:Sunday:Sunday:

7:30 am Mass (G.I. / G.R)

10:00 am Mass

(G.I. / Monchy)

� � � � Holiday: Holiday: Holiday: Holiday:

7:00 am Mass

�1st Reading Wisdom 2:12.17-23

�2nd Reading James 3:16-4:3

�Gospel Mark 9:30-37

MONDAY Proverbs 3:27-34

Luke 8:16-18 �

TUESDAY Proverbs 21:6.10-13

Luke 8:19-21 �

WEDNESDAY Proverbs 30:5-9

Luke 9:1-6 �

THURSDAY

Ecclesiastes 1:2-11 Luke 9:7-9

�

FRIDAY

Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 Luke 9:18-22

�

SATURDAY

Daniel 7:9-10,13-14 or Apocalypse 12:7-12

John 1:47-51

MASS INTENTIONS

GROS ISLET CLERGY / RELIGIOUS INTENTIONS

TWENTY FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINDAY TIME CYCLE B

Sat. Sept. 22 B’day: Calvin George Thanks: Monica Richard IHO the Angels: Candee Leon

Sun Sept. 23

7.30 a.m.

Fr. Konrad Mair Sr. Dorothea Weekes Sr. Velorna Gervais Sr. Stephania

MISSA PRO POPULO

10:00 a.m.

B’day: Calvin George Thanks: Hetty Lucien Wed Anni: Ainsworth & Erma Smith

G. RIVIERE HOLY MASS

MONCHY B’day: Peter Benjamin

GROS ISLET WEEKDAY MASSES

Mon.

Sept. 24

Fr. Amal Raj Sr. Fortunata Sr. Noella

B’day: Nadia Asgill-Simei Rev. Girard Glace Jasmine Jules

Tues.

Sept. 25

Fr. Andrew Sule Fr. Cecil Goodman Sr. Hyacinth Sr. Daisy

Special: Int: The Clergy

Wed.

Sept. 26 6:00 a.m.

Br. Hugh Sweeny Sr. Bernadette Peter Sr. Katherine Marie Sr. Lourdes

Holy Souls in Purgatory

Thurs.

Sept. 27 St. Vincent De

Paul

Br. DeLellis O’Sullivan Sr. Angela Maria Sr. Joytishma Sr. Mercy

D’cd: George Odlum Brian Bernard Elizabeth & Philomene Macauldy

Fri.

Sept. 28

Fr. Alexis Fr. Tito Br. Michael Benedictine Post’s &Nov’s

Bapt: Anni: Kateri Wells B’day: Cleveland Emanus Ansley Fontenelle Marie Ambrose

Sat.

Sept. 29 The Archangels

All Clergy and Religious who have worked in this Archdiocese and now working in other Dioceses.

B’day:

Maranda Annalee St. Martin Thanks: Jane Mark & Family

PRAY FOR

Sick:

Jane Florita Mark

Deceased:

Egyptiana Joye Magdalena Remi Luciana Matty

SUNDAY READINGS

WEEKDAY

READINGS

Celebrating Our Catholic Faith THE ARCHANGELS - FEAST DAY - September 29

DID YOU KNOW: Sts. Raphael, Michael and Gabriel are the only Archangels mentioned by name in the Bible.

The name Michael signifies "Who is like to God?" and was the war cry of the good angels in the battle fought in heaven against satan and his followers. Holy Scripture describes St. Michael as "one of the chief princes," and leader of the forces of heaven in their triumph over the powers of hell. He has been especially honored and invoked

as patron and protector by the Church from the

time of the Apostles.

Raphael is one of seven Archan-gels who stand before the throne of the Lord. He was sent by God to help Tobit, Tobiah and Sarah. At the time, Tobit was blind and Tobiah's betrothed, Sarah, had seven bridegrooms perish on the night of their weddings. Raphael

accompanied Tobiah into Media disguised as a man named Azariah. Raphael helped him through his difficulties and taught him how to safely enter marriage with Sarah. Raphael's

name means "God heals."

The name Gabriel means "man of God," or "God has shown himself mighty." The angel announced to Daniel the prophecy of the seventy weeks. He was the angel who appeared

to Zachariah to announce the birth of St. John the Baptizer. Finally, he announced to Mary that she would bear a Son Who would be conceived of the Holy Spirit, Son of the Most

High, and Saviour of the world.

THE BEATITUDES

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called

children of God. Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you (falsely) because

of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven. Thus they persecuted the prophets who were

before you.

SELF EXAMINATION

♦ Which beatitude do you feel most comfortable with? Which one do you feel is part of who you are? Which one do you think you reflect most in your life?

♦ Which beatitude makes you feel most uncomfortable? Which one is most puzzling? Which one do you feel called to develop more in your life? Why?

♦ How do you feel about the beatitudes that are already active in your life? How do you feel about those that are not yet as fully part of you as you would like them to be ?