ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER 777 West Hollis Street – Nashua, NH 03062 Parish Office Hours Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Parish Contacts Phone: 603-883-0757 Fax: 603-883-8057 Email: [email protected]Website: www.stjoenash.org Facebook: Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, Nashua, NH Weekend Liturgies Saturday 4:00 PM Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 AM Weekday Masses Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM If Nashua schools are closed due to snow/ ice, daily Mass will be cancelled Bishop Francis Christian Pastor – Ext. 7 [email protected]Deacon Raymond Wheeler Permanent Deacon – Ext. 5 [email protected]Deacon Roland E. Leduc Permanent Deacon—Ext. 5 RCIA Coordinator [email protected]Helen Dumont Business Manager – Ext. 3 [email protected]Janice Mercure Director of Faith Formation – Ext. 4 [email protected]Kim Dupont Office Manager – Ext. 2 [email protected]John Puliafico Facility Superintendent – Ext. 6 facilities @stjoenash.org We strive to be a parish of Good Stewards, praising and thanking God for His gifts of life, faith, family and friends and our parish and civic communities. We ask for His grace to grow and develop these gifts abundantly for the sake of His kingdom among us. Sacrament of Penance (Confession) Saturday: 3:00-3:45 PM & upon request Baptism Please call the Parish Office Marriages Please call Parish Office 6 months prior to wedding date. Program Coordinators Adult Choir Barbara Puder 881-9957 Art & Environment Robert Gagne 883-3972 Bereavement Kim Dupont 883-0757 Contemp. Music Dave Therrien 891-1845 Cub/Boy Scouts John Puliafico 889-5677 CYO Bill Trainor 318-9304 Knights of Columbus Kevin Scully 978-835-1556 Outreach Helen Dumont 883-0757 Prayer Line [email protected]883-0757, ext. 2 Safe Environment Paula O’Connell 566-7588 Youth Choir Chris Wenrich 880-7939 Committee Chairpersons Pastoral Council Marc Richard 978-433-2725 Finance Paula Moran 882-6053 Liturgy John Martin 883-9730 Fundraising Ann Kelley 886-1909 Faith Formation Linda Pugliano 889-0245 Facility Thomas Moran 882-6053 Tithing Joanne Charpentier 888-0649 Family Ministry Lisa Simpson 249-1171 Good Steward Rick Donaruma 978-433-2035 Evangelization Lisa Richard 978-433-2725 Deanery Agencies New Hampshire Catholic Charities 889-9431 Corpus Christi Food Pantry 882-6372
We strive to be a parish of Good Stewards, praising and thanking God for His gifts of life, faith, family and friends and our parish and civic communities. We ask for His grace to grow and develop these gifts abundantly for the sake of His kingdom among us.
Sacrament of Penance (Confession) Saturday: 3:00-3:45 PM & upon request
Program Coordinators Adult Choir Barbara Puder 881-9957 Art & Environment Robert Gagne 883-3972 Bereavement Kim Dupont 883-0757 Contemp. Music Dave Therrien 891-1845 Cub/Boy Scouts John Puliafico 889-5677 CYO Bill Trainor 318-9304 Knights of Columbus Kevin Scully 978-835-1556 Outreach Helen Dumont 883-0757 Prayer Line [email protected] 883-0757, ext. 2 Safe Environment Paula O’Connell 566-7588 Youth Choir Chris Wenrich 880-7939
Committee Chairpersons Pastoral Council Marc Richard 978-433-2725 Finance Paula Moran 882-6053 Liturgy John Martin 883-9730 Fundraising Ann Kelley 886-1909 Faith Formation Linda Pugliano 889-0245 Facility Thomas Moran 882-6053 Tithing Joanne Charpentier 888-0649 Family Ministry Lisa Simpson 249-1171 Good Steward Rick Donaruma 978-433-2035 Evangelization Lisa Richard 978-433-2725
Deanery Agencies New Hampshire Catholic Charities 889-9431 Corpus Christi Food Pantry 882-6372
The Epiphany of the Lord
Capital Fund Update Through 12/22/2017
December Payments Received…….….…$14,369.63 Total Collected To Date……………….......$674,550.15 Total S ll To Be Collected…….……...…...$453,858.35
Your commitment is greatly appreciated!
Sunday, January 7, 2018 ~ Epiphany ~ Youth Choir, Room 2/3/4, 8-10am Deanery Basketball, Center/Kitchen/Rooms 1/5/6/7/8, 12:3-5:30pm Confirmation II, Center/Kitchen/Worship, 6-9pm Monday, January 8, 2018 CYO Practice, Center, 5-10pm Cub Scout Leader Meeting, Room 5/6, 7-8:30pm Faith Formation Committee Meeting, Founder’s, 7-9pm Pastoral Council Meeting, Room 7/8, 7-9pm Tuesday, January 9, 2018 Cribbage League, Center, 12-3pm CYO Practice, Center, 5-10pm Cub Scout Meeting (Tigers), Room 5/6, 6:30-8pm Cub Scout Meeting (Wolfs), Room 7/8, 6:30-8pm Adoration, Chapel, 7-8pm Middle School Teachers Meeting, Founder’s, 7-8:30pm Quilting, Room 2/3/4, 7-9pm Wednesday, January 10, 2018 Home School, 8am-3pm Adoration, Chapel, 8:30am-12noon CYO Practice, Center, 5-10pm Facilities Committee Meeting, Conf. Room, 6:30-8pm Adult Choir Practice, Worship, 7-9pm Thursday, January 11, 2018 Rosary, Chapel, 6-7pm Boy Scout Troop Mtg., Center/Kitchen/Room 7/8, 6:30-8:30pm Friday, January 12, 2018 CYO Cheerleading Practice, Center, 5-8:30pm Saturday, January 13, 2018 Healing Prayer Ministry (After Mass), Chapel, 5-6pm Deanery Basketball, Center/Kitchen/Rooms 1/5/6/7/8, 5:30-9:30pm
Weekend Offertory Weekly Offertory needed to meet budget, FY2018….....$* Offertory Collec on‐Church 12/30‐12/31/2017…….......$* On Line Giving This Week ………………………...…………........…$* Total Weekly Offertory ………………...…...……..…....…….…..$* Fiscal Year Offertory needed to date……………….…......$227,500 Fiscal Year Offertory collected to date…………..…….....$
*All 2017 Final Offertory will be reported in next weekend’s bulle n due to the holidays.
2.5% of the Total Offertory goes to Tithing each week. Thank you for your support!
Other Monthly Collections Re red Religious Diocesan Collec on……………..…..$4,438 Immaculate Concep on Holy Day Collec on……....$1,197 Building/Grounds……………………....……..………..……...$1,989 Christmas Flowers…...………………………………...……….$2,699
2018 Membership Drive
The committee began their sales on the weekend of December 2nd/3rd! To date we have sold 65
memberships! If you are new to the parish or are thinking of joining, please stop by after Mass and ask for more details. As in the past, the tickets are $100 for the year or $10/month beginning with the month of January through October. Two prizes are awarded per month, 1st place, $100 and 2nd place, $50. On the first
weekend in November, 2018 the remaining prize money, $3,500 is drawn. As usual, it is first come, first serve
regarding selecting the number you would like to purchase. Tickets are available after Masses in the parish
hall. 1st drawing: January 28, 2018!
~ Christmas ~ Christmas Collec on 12/25/17
$16,900 (to date)
Thank you for your gi s! We deeply appreciate your support!
2017 Quilt The lucky winners: The Beautiful Quilt ~ Paula Moran The Wall Hanging ~ Ellen Batbouta The Tree Skirt ~ Johanne Goodwin
Congratulations to our winners and thanks for your support!
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Parish & Community News
Code of Conduct Did you know that the Diocese of
Manchester has a Code of Conduct? This Code of Conduct, known as
Serving Christ, Serving Others, applies to all church personnel. “Church
personnel” not only refers to priests, deacons, and religious men and
women, it also includes all those who regularly work or volunteer at diocesan parishes, schools and camps. Some
examples are: lectors, ushers, catechists, day care staff and volunteers, Catholic school volunteers, Boy Scout leaders, CYO coaches, youth ministers, members of
pastoral and finance councils, choir directors and members, and parish outreach workers.
The Serving Christ, Serving Others Code of Conduct is available online at catholicnh.org/codeofconduct or, if you would like a printed copy, please contact the office.
Infant Jesus School Open House Infant Jesus School provides a safe, nurturing and challenging academic
environment, receiving some of the highest test scores in the region. We are continuing to
accept new students.
Open House on January 11, 2018 6:00 -7:30 p.m.
Come see what a Catholic school has to offer!
Visit our website: www.ijschool.org Can’t make the Open House? Please call 603-889-2649
for a personal tour.
Nashua Catholic Reg. Junior High School S'mores and Tours - Open House January 19, 2018 6:30 - 8:00 P.M.
With a challenging academic curriculum and authentic Catholic faith formation, Nashua Catholic offers leveled
classes where every student receives personal attention to be successful. Our science and math programs include a large science lab, and a growing STEAM program
supported by MakerSpace, computer and Chromebook labs, and 3-D printers. Outside of the classroom, NC offers 14 athletic teams, over 10 clubs and numerous opportunities for student service and leadership. A
vibrant, two-year junior high school, Nashua Catholic recently earned the U.S. Department of Education’s 2017
National Blue Ribbon School Award. Call today to schedule your visit, and get a first-hand look at what
makes Nashua Catholic so special.
Corpus Christi Food Pantry Will Be
Moving in January! Corpus Christi Food Pantry and
Assistance, located at 43 Franklin Street, will soon be moving to their new location at 3 Crown Street, the former Infant Jesus Convent. The last full day of services at the Franklin
Street address was Thursday, January 4th. The pantry will open at the Crown Street location on
Monday, January 22nd. Corpus Christi Food Pantry and Assistance is forever grateful to everyone for their generosity and donations which enable us to help those in need of our services in the Nashua community. For more information about Corpus Christi Food Pantry and
Assistance, please go to our website: corpuschristifoodpantry.org.
LOCAL YOUNG ADULT EVENT: Friday, January 19th St. Joseph the Worker Shrine 37 Lee Street, Lowell, MA 7:30pm - 11pm
Join JESUS aCROSS the Border, the umbrella organization which unites over 17 different young adult Catholic groups, for our monthly event! Our evening
begins at 7:30pm with Eucharistic Adoration and Praise & Worship led by Brandon Fitts of LIFT Ministries.
After Mass there will be a pizza networking social. This is a special celebration marking our 1 year
anniversary! Please join us!
Facility Corner Your help is needed. Considering how we are just barely into the actual winter season, we have already had some pretty harsh weather. A couple of snow storms left us with lots of ice in the parking lots and the recent cold
weather has kept that ice from melting. This has resulted in us having to use more ice melt and sand which gets
carried into the building and does quite a bit of damage to the carpets and floors.
Please try to wipe your feet when entering the building which will help to keep the sand and salt from being
carried throughout the building. If you ever have any issues or items which you think need
to be addressed, please send me an email at: [email protected] or give me a call at:
603-883-0757 ext. 6. Or, if you prefer, stop me when you
see me. Thank you! John
Facility Superintendent
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Liturgy
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Tuesday Evenings from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon
(In the Chapel ~ Please join us!)
Thursday Evening Rosary Thursday Evenings at 6:00 p.m. (In the Chapel ~ Please join us!)
Gift Assignment Feast of the Epiphany
Dates to Remember Middle School ~ Sunday, January 28th
5:30pm-8:30pm Confirmation II ~ Sunday, January 7th Class: 6pm-9pm, First hour with parents
The Pope’s Monthly Prayer Intention The Pope calls us each month to pray for one specific
intention. Some months it’s a “Universal Intention” for the whole world reflecting the challenges that face humanity. Other months it’s an “Evangelization
Intention” for the spread of the gospel. www.popesprayerusa.net
January ~ Evangelization: Religious Minorities in Asia
That Christians, and other religious minorities in Asian countries, may be able
to practice their faith in full freedom.
Mark Your Calendars!!! The summer religious education
program will be held during August 6th -10th next summer, 2018. The summer
religious education program is the second component of our Faith Formation program for grades K-Grade 5 (2017-2018). We ask parents to make the necessary arrangements for their children to attend.
Sacramental Preparation for First Communion
Children preparing to receive First Eucharist must be in 2nd grade. Children
in public school must attend the GIFT program in addition to the sacramental preparation for
First Holy Eucharist. The dates to remember for First Holy Eucharist are
listed below.
First Communion Parents’ Meeting ~ Sunday, January 21st at 11:15am in Room 5/6 & Tuesday,
January 23rd at 7:00pm in Room 5/6 First Communion Mid-Book Review ~ Saturday,
February 17th and Sunday, February 18th after Masses in the church.
Confirmation II Schedule January 7 Class: 6-9pm, first hour with parents January 21 Class 6-9pm February 2-3 Overnight Retreat February 18 Class: 6-9pm March 4 Class: 6-9pm March 18 Class: 6-9pm March 25 Class: 4-7pm April 8 Class: 6-9
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in the Fall of 2018. The date is to be determined.
Thank you! We would like to take this opportunity to thank the
following youth who provided such a wonderful tableau for the Christmas Eve Communion Meditation:
Your participation added so much to the Christmas celebration!!!
Thank you to Gates Kelley who escorted the offertory gifts as the
Drummer Boy.
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Epiphany of the Lord; National Migration Week; Julian Calendar Christmas Monday: The Baptism of the Lord Tuesday: First Week in Ordinary Time begins Saturday: St. Hilary; Blessed Virgin Mary
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Monday, January 8th 8:00 am ~ All Souls Intention
Tuesday, January 9th 8:00 am ~ Generoso Capodilupo by Vincent Capodilupo 8:00 am ~ Francis Porter by Vincent & Theresa Capodilupo
Wednesday, January 10th 8:00 am ~ Rejeanne Migneault by her husband 8:00 am ~ William F. Gunning, 35th Anniversary, by his sister in law, Dorothy J. Garon
Thursday, January 11th 8:00 am ~ Deceased family & friends of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Moran
Friday, January 12th No Mass
Saturday, January 13th 4:00 pm ~ Muriel Soares by her husband Tony & family
Sunday, January 14th 8:00 am ~ For all of our parishioners celebrating anniversaries this month 10:00 am ~ Theresa Beliveau by Frank & Maureen Stoddard 10:00 am ~ For the holy souls in purgatory
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11 or Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mk 1:7-11 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20 or 1 Sm 1:1-8 and 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:21-28 or Mk 1:14-20 and Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10; Mk 1:29 39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25; Mk 1:40 45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2:1 12 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7; Mk 2:13 17 Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42
REFLECTIONS By Bishop Christian January is the month during which we recall the Supreme Court decision Roe vs. Wade which, in 1973, legalized abortion in this country. But, thankfully, it is hard to keep the illusion of abortion as a positive good when the ugly reality of it is always lurking just behind the abstract idea. Abby Johnson is a case in point. She worked for Planned Parenthood in Texas for eight years when she finally witnessed an actual abortion on ultrasound. In a television interview, she explained, “It was actually an ultrasound-guided abortion procedure and my job was to hold the ultrasound probe on this woman’s abdomen so that the doctor could actually see the uterus on the ultrasound screen. And when I looked at the screen, I saw a baby. I saw a full side profile. So I saw face to feet. I saw the probe going into the woman’s uterus. And at that moment, I saw the baby moving and trying to get away from the probe. And I thought, it’s fighting for its life…its life, I mean, it’s alive.” After some additional questions, Johnson went on to say: “And then, all of a sudden, I mean, it was just over. And I just saw the baby literally just crumble, and it was over. I was thinking about my daughter who’s three, and I was thinking about the ultrasound I had of her, and I was thinking of just how perfect that ultrasound was when she was twelve weeks in the womb. And I was just thinking, what am I doing? I had one hand on this woman’s belly, and I was thinking, there was life in here and now there’s not.” And that was it. Any illusion Johnson had about what abortion really is was over. She quit her job and began working with the pro-life organization that protested at her former clinic.
The Epiphany of the Lord January 7, 2018 All kings shall pay him homage, all nations shall serve him. — Psalm 72:11
