512 West Wainman Ave Asheboro, NC 27203 Tel: 336-629-0221 E-mail: [email protected]Website: www.stjoenc.org Office Hour Monday - Friday 8:30 am—5:00 pm Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 20, 2019 Nations shall behold your vindication, and all the kings your glory. — 1saiah 62:2 Welcome to Visitors & New Members You are welcome to worship with us at any time. If you are new to the Randolph County area, may we invite you to register as a member of the parish Registration forms are available in parking lot vestibule or by calling the office. Sacrament of Reconciliation Sacramento de la Reconciliación Saturday/Sabado 5:00 PM Wednesday/Miércoles 5:30 PM Or by appointment/ Oh por cita Eu]h[risti] @^or[tion/ @^or[]iòn Eu][rísti][ First Fri^[y/ Prim_r Vi_rn_s 9@M– 12@M Mass Schedule/ Misas Saturday/ Sabado 4:00 PM English 6:00 PM Español Sunday/ Domingo 9:00 AM, 4:00 PM English 12:00 PM Spanish Weekly Masses/ Monday and Friday 8:15AM Misas entre Semana Wednesday 6:00 PM Thursday 12:15 PM Parish Staff Fr. Philip Kollithanath: Pastor, Email: [email protected]Parish Secretary: Maricruz Palma Music Coordinator: Colette Estes Faith Formation Coordinator: Agnes Lyon Faith Formation Coordinator (Spa): Manuela Torres Parish Council: Rosemary Chriscoe Finance Council: Scott Harris Building Committee: Kim Price
Finance Council: Scott Harris Building Committee: Kim Price
It is not very easy to be a Catholic these days. We are truly blessed most importantly with our strong traditions and very loving caring and faithful parents and supportive
siblings. Nothing in this world can replace those blessings. We have to be always grateful to God and appreciative of
those in our lives. It is their good qualities and our opportunity to interact with them while growing up that
make us the persons that we are today.
Simple psychology reminds us that our personality type and traits are determined very early in our life while
growing up in our families. Our interactions with our parents and siblings, our readiness to listen to parents and seek their guidance, our respect for and cooperation with
our siblings, generate the dynamics of our own personality. It is when we look back into our lives that we see how
blessed we are.
Certain qualities that are very predominant in our lives that we learn from our family are, our devotions, our faith in Jesus and His teachings, our active life in and loyalty to
the church and its regulations, our commitment and responsibility to the larger community and to our own
Nation. Responsible citizenship begins with responsible church participation. It begins at home which we learn
from our parents and siblings.
A very important influence of our families and our Catholic tradition is in our moral values. We learn from
home how to discipline our lives by obeying moral teachings of the church. When we are teenagers the real
challenge in our faith life is this moral tradition. Our Catholic Tradition insists that we do not condone to sex
outside marriage, especially we do not condone to teen sex. The world does not care about such moral values. Fre-
quently people yield to the liberal agenda. That is more reason parents are worried about teenagers starting their
dating too early. Many a young person without any catholic moral values will insist on having sex right away. Fear of losing the loved one many a young girl yield without seri-
ously thinking what she is losing in her life, her most precious virginity. Some of them insist the girls to leave the
catholic faith itself. This has become a commonly occurring issue these days. The gravity increases if parents themselves fail the rules. Love, Faith and Morality are very
important in our Catholic Tradition.
Liberal sex, selfishness and irresponsible attitudes will lead to irreligious choices. Parents should hold respectful
dialogue with teenagers and guide them to responsible choices before they yield to liberal social pressures in the
community.. God bless you all
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From the Pastor’s Desk / Del Escritorio del Padre
No es muy fácil ser católico en estos días. Estamos verdaderamente bendecidos, y mas importante aun, tenemos
nuestras fuertes tradiciones y nuestros padres y hermanos fieles y cariñosos. Nada en este mundo puede reemplazar esas bendiciones. Tenemos que estar siempre agradecidos
con Dios y agradecidos con aquellos en nuestras vidas. Son sus buenas cualidades y la oportunidad de interactuar con
ellos mientras crecemos, lo que nos convierte en las personas que somos hoy.
La psicología simple nos recuerda que nuestro tipo de personalidad y rasgos se determinan muy temprano en nuestra vida mientras crecemos en nuestras familias.
Nuestras interacciones con nuestros padres y hermanos, nuestra disposición a escuchar a los padres y buscar su
orientación, nuestro respeto y cooperación con nuestros hermanos, generan la dinámica de nuestra propia
personalidad. Cuando miramos hacia atrás en nuestras vidas, vemos lo bendecidos que somos.
Ciertas cualidades que son muy predominantes en nuestras vidas que aprendemos de nuestra familia son nuestras
devociones, nuestra fe en Jesús y sus enseñanzas, nuestra vida activa y lealtad a la iglesia y sus reglamentos,
nuestro compromiso y responsabilidad con la comunidad en general. a nuestra propia nación. La ciudadanía responsable
comienza con la participación responsable de la iglesia. Comienza en casa.
Una influencia muy importante de nuestras familias y nuestra tradición católica está en nuestros valores morales.
Aprendemos desde casa cómo disciplinar nuestras vidas obedeciendo las enseñanzas morales de la iglesia. Cuando
somos adolescentes, el verdadero desafío en nuestra vida de fe es esta tradición moral. Nuestra tradición católica insiste
en que no aprobamos el sexo fuera del matrimonio, especialmente no aprobamos el sexo adolescente. Al mundo
no le importan tales valores morales. Con frecuencia la gente cede a la agenda liberal. Esa es la razón más por la que
los padres están preocupados de que los adolescentes comiencen a tener noviazgos a temprana edad. Muchos jóvenes sin valores morales católicos insistirán en tener relaciones sexuales de inmediato. Miedo a perder al ser
querido muchas jóvenes seden sin pensar seriamente lo que está perdiendo en su vida, su más preciosa virginidad.
Algunos de ellos insisten en que las chicas abandonen la fe católica. Esto se ha convertido en un problema común en
estos días. La gravedad aumenta si los padres mismos fallan las reglas. El amor, la fe y la moralidad son muy importantes
en nuestra tradición católica.
El sexo liberal, el egoísmo y las actitudes irresponsables conducirán a elecciones irreligiosas. Los padres deben mantener un diálogo respetuoso con los adolescentes y guiarlos a tomar decisiones responsables antes de ceder
a las presiones sociales. Dios los bendiga a todos.
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Liturgi][l Minist_r
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WEEKLY OFFERINGS: 1/13/19 Offertory: $5,213.00
Weekly Budget Expectation: $5,900.00
Weekly Over/Under: $(687.00) New Church Construction
Cost Expectations $2,350,000.00
Building Fund $1,662,477.00 Rebate from FFH Campaign of the Diocese $44,455.00
Total Cash on Hand $1,706,932.00
Funds Needed for the Project $643,068.00
BIRTHDAY LIST
MASS SCHEDULE: Week of 1/20/2019
Sacrament of reconciliation: Wednesday at 5:30 pm and
Saturday at 5:00 pm
Mon 1/21 8:15am †Linda Cooper by Becky McEllistrem
Wed 01/23 6:00pm Special Intentions by Albert Hodges
Thur 01/24 12:15pm †Susy Knight by Becky McEllistrem
Fri 01/25 8:15am Helen Faircloths Special Needs by Albert Hodges
Sat 01/26 4:00pm †Increase of St Joseph Glory & His Intentios by Albert Hodges
6:00pm
Sun 01/27 9:00am
12:00pm
4:00 pm †Linda Cooper by Becky McEllistrem
SAT 01/26
SUN 01/27
Euc: Dan Higgins, Fran Stark, Dr. John, Carol Rich, Rose-mary Chriscoe
Lec: Tom Murphy
Hos: Wayne Dawson, Georgia McCollom, David Poupore Ron Stark
01/21 Leticia Burgos, Javier Dominguez, Rachel Gallegos, Maria Otranto, Lizet Rodriguez Perez
01/22 Giovanni Jaimes de Leon, Ivan Jaimes de Leon, Erely Madriles Flores, Joanne Mondragon, Jessica Palma, Marie Pastorino, Jose Romero, German Sanchez, Maria Valdes, Ashley Vallejo
01/23 Damian Acosta, Leticia Bernal, J. Cruz Moreno Sanchez
01/24 Julie Agustine, Esmeralda Dominguez, Carlos Garcia, Mariana Gonzalez, Mayte Gonzalez, Robert Greenwalt, Alejandro Lomeli Cortes, Allie Richards
01/25 Karen Balderas, Giovanni Colandrea, Edith Cristina Gallegos, Ruben Martinez, Karen Melendez, Darren Patino Vega, Stuart Perez, Donna Regnier, Kenia Tejada, Angel Zepeda Carranza
01/26 Maria Alvarado, Maria Castillo, Alexander Guerrero, Gustavo Herrera, Alan Hornyak, Rodrigo Mondragon, Esteban Perdomo Edwin Jesus Santiago Sanchez
01/27 Raquel Barrera, Miguel Gonzalez, Jacqueline Higgins, Juan Sandoval, Evelin Silva
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE En 1502 el Fraile Nicolás de Ovando y doce franciscanos dieron inicio a la evangelización de América en la República Dominicana. Ellos fueron enviados por los reyes españoles con el mandato de convertir a los nativos “sin les hacer fuerza alguna”. Con los misioneros llegaron Alfonso y Antonio Trejo quienes traían con ellos un cuadro de la Virgen María bajo la advocación de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia. Ellos la llevaron a Higuey, donde en 1572 se le construyó su primer santuario. Poco a poco esta pequeña imagen se convirtió en la Reina del corazón de los dominicanos.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The cause of church unity is commended to Christians for prayer and action every year around this time. This week is not so much to focus on the many divisions within the Christian family, but on bonds of faith and mission. Even though Christians have always shown an inclination to fracture, spin off, and mutate into new expressions, recent history shows some new points of convergence and agreement. Catholics are more firmly rooted in the word of God, for example, and many Protestants are more likely to celebrate Communion than in years past. Some denominations are merging and pooling resources, and people from various traditions are collaborating on projects.
A VISIBLE GOD We find it difficult to convey ideas to people unless we can actually show them something, demonstrate what we mean. God, who is invisible and truly beyond human understanding, apparently faces the same difficulty. People want to see, not just listen to an idea. So God gave us Jesus Christ, God made visible in the world.
UN DIOS VISIBLE Nos resulta difícil transmitir ideas a la gente a menos que le mostremos algo, que le ilustremos lo que queremos decir. Dios, que es invisible y verdaderamente más allá del entendimiento humano, aparentemente tiene la misma dificultad. La gente quiere ver, no solamente quiere escuchar una idea. Por eso Dios nos dio a Jesucristo, Dios hecho visible en el mundo. En las semanas recientes hemos visto cómo al nacer Jesús es mostrado a los pastores y a los Reyes Magos, y luego empezó su “vida pública” en su bautismo con Juan. El Evangelio de hoy nos habla de su “primer signo”, que es proveer vino para los invitados a la boda en Caná.
**Sacrament of Baptism—Baptism is a highly sacred event and deserves careful and complete readiness. Please contact the church office (336-629-0221) to register for the Baptism Preparation Class, which is done on a regular basis. Parents must be registered and participating members of our parish community **Sacrament of Marriage - Couples should contact the Pastor (336-629-0221) at least 6 months prior to the wedding date for necessary preparation.
**Ministry of the Sick— Please call the church office (336-629-0221) to inform us of an illness or hospitalization of a family member. Federal Privacy Law prohibits the hospital from giving room numbers, so we must have prior knowledge of a pa-tient’s room number before we visit the hospital. The Sacrament of Anointing is done upon request prior to surgery or a illness.
**Prayers for our Military—please call the office (336-629-0221) to notify us of their Military Status
******************************************** Out of respect for the Liturgy in which we partake, please
turn off or mute all cell phones and pagers as you enter the Sanctuary of Our Lord. If your Children are acting up,
please take them to the cry room in order not to disrupt the liturgy for others.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS *The Knights are looking for new members to join their brotherhood. Please contact our grand Chuck Lyon if anyone is interested at # 336-736-4139
COLUMBIETTES:
The St. Joseph Columbiettes – Auxiliary 10891 would like to extend an invitation to all the ladies of the parish to join our organization. If you are interested in joining or would like more information, please contact the church office. A current Columbiette will return your call.
The Columbiettes are continuing to sell Organic and Fairly Traded Coffees, Teas, Hot Chocolates, and Chocolate bars. Please help support the projects sponsored by our Columbiettes. Remember 5% of the purchase goes to Catholic Relief Services. Thank you.
Saint Joseph Youth Ministry 13- 18 Years Old Meets Every Sunday at Church 4:00p.m. Youth Mass 5:30-7:30p.m. Youth Meeting (Upstairs)
PRAYERS FOR OUR PARISHIONERS & THEIR FAMILIES
Please take a moment to pray for our parishioners needs, Illness, persona problems and our young men serving our country: Christopher Gardner, Lillian Hazelwood & Ramona Shepard, Colleen Greene, Flora Smith, Gary Hutchins, Ralph Evans, Jose Espiallet, Monica Smith, Patrick Guarion, Raphael Guriel, Josefina Arellano, Laurie Wills, JR Newsome, Mary Matthews, Sara Dunmeyer’s daughter, Kevin Bennet, Donald Hills, Anna Pugh, Robert Barker, Sharleen Kindley, Eduardo Ramos Torres, Betty Dill, Annette Conley, Gwen Wills, Mary Poremba, Helen Faircloth
Military: Adolfo Angel Vasquez, Matthew Bryant
Semenarians & Religious: Jose Palma, Kevin Martinez, & JessicaPalma
Box Tops Please bring in your BOX TOPS for the Sisters who run the Academy for Pre-Schoolers. You can put them in the mail slot of the office door. Thank you for your help
Youth Choir 6th Grade- 12th Grade Friday Rehearsal at Church 7:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.
Children’s Choir K- 5th Grade Friday Rehearsal at Church 6:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. Ines Rivero (Choir Director) 336-736-6681
RECYCLING
The Youth Group is collecting aluminum cans, tin cans, and other metal items for recycling to support the Youth Group activities. Please leave your items by the shed in the corner of the parking lot. Thank you in
advance for separating the cans into separate bags for aluminum and steel. Steel
items like old fry pans, basketball hoops, poles, tools, shovels, tire rims etc can be
turned in for cash. Please donate. Thank you.
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RECICL@NDO
El Grupo de Jovenes es recogiendo latas de aluminio, latas de comida o cualquier otro metal para apoyar las actividades del Grupo Juvenil. Por favor deposite los articulos que usted tenga a la esquina de la casita. Gracias a los que poneen en bolsa separadas el alumino y el acero. Articulos de acero como sartenes biejos, erramientas, palas etc.. Se convierten en efectivo. Porfavor Done. Muchas Gracias.
RETROUVAILLE is a lifeline of hope and healing for struggling marriages. Whether you have drifted apart, things seem hopeless, or you’re separated, divorced, or thinking of divorce, there is Hope. Married just a short time or many years, the program has helped many thousands of couples in all stages of disillusionment. For confidential information or to apply to attend the program beginning with the weekend of February 15, 2019 call 800-470-2230 or email: [email protected] or visit the web site at www.retrouvaille.org.
BECOME AN ADVOCATE
Would you like to help Catholics return to the sacraments and non-Catholics to receive them for the first time? The Diocesan Tribunal needs volunteer advocates to assist divorced people to be able to receive the sacraments and be free to marry in the Church. Advocates must be Catholic and, if married, in a valid marriage. Training is done by email at no cost to you. For more information, please contact Joy Barnes at 704-370-3343(diocese) or 828-754-5695 (home) or email: [email protected].
HAPPENING IN THE COMMUNITY:
Save The Dates: May 9th and 10th, 2019
Don’t miss the Spring Swing to benefit the Comprehensive A ercare Services, College, and Job Training Programs of Room At The Inn.
Room At The Inn is combining two events into one amazing two-day extravaganza at Starmount Country Club in Greensboro.
On Thursday May 9th, we will have the 17th Annual Amy Elizabeth Disney Memorial Golf Tournament and on Friday May 10th, we will have the Rose Gala which includes: Awards, Drinks and Hors d’oeuvres, Live Music, Auc on & $5000 cash Raffle.
Sponsorship opportuni es now available: www.RoomInn.org/events Contact Marianne for more info 336-391-6299 [email protected]
