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6 December 2020 CHARLTON, MA 10 H. Putnam Ext. P.O. Box 338 Charlton City, MA 01508 Pastor Reverend Bob Grattaroti Associate Pastor Reverend Charles Omolo Permanent Deacons Bill Shea Steve Miller Sacrament of Reconciliation by appointment at 508-248-7862 Sacrament of Baptism Baptismal preparation is required. Our next session is December 5 th. 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 Perpetual Adoration takes place from the second story window to the right of the portico until further notice. Rosary Suspended for the time being. CURRENT MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 4:30 pm Sunday 10:00 am & 5:00 pm Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 am Parish Office: 508-248-7862 Fax: 508-248-5832 Email: [email protected] Website: stjosephscharlton.com
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6 December
2020
CHARLTON, MA10 H. Putnam Ext.
P.O. Box 338 Charlton City, MA 01508
Pastor Reverend Bob Grattaroti
Associate Pastor Reverend Charles Omolo
Permanent Deacons
Bill Shea Steve Miller
Sacrament of Reconciliation by appointment at 508-248-7862
Sacrament of Baptism Baptismal preparation is required. Our next session is December 5th.
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 Perpetual Adoration takes place from the second story window to
the right of the portico until further notice.
Rosary Suspended for the time being.
CURRENT MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday 4:30 pm Sunday 10:00 am & 5:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 am
Parish Office: 508-248-7862 Fax: 508-248-5832
Email: [email protected] Website: stjosephscharlton.com
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Saturday, December 5 4:30 pm Winifreda and Victor Fernando by the Family Sunday, December 6 10:00 am Emily Gardner by John and Cheryl Kingston 5:00 pm Don Mahan (5th Anniv) by the Family Tuesday, December 8 8:30 am Brooks and Koprowski Family by the Family Thursday, December 10 8:30 am Mary Jane O’Neil by Friends Saturday, December 12 4:30 pm Roger Goudreau by his daughter Christine Sunday, December 13 10:00 am Charles Durand by Pierre and Anna-Marie Durand 5:00 pm Paul Thibodeau by his wife Ellen
Rest in Peace SHIRLEY JADIN mother of Kevin. May she rest in
the arms of the Lord and may her family find comfort in their faith.
Baptismal Preparation session will take place next
Saturday, January 9th. Please call the parish office at
508-248-7862 to register for the session.
BOOK CLUB
This week!
The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander
Discussion on Thursday December 10th at 7:00 pm
Lisa at [email protected].
Without the approval of the Seminarians at the Religious House of Studies in Worcester, the
second Ghost of Priests Past will be at the Knights' tree lot Sunday, December 6th from
11:30 am until 1:00 pm. Come see who he is. Buy a tree for $40, five
dollars less than at Home Depot.
The Knights are selling 6-7’ Balsam Fir trees on Saturdays from 10:00-5:30 pm. Sundays
from 10:30-4:00 pm. Times may be arranged by calling Dennis Lataille at 508-612-2629.
Life Teen will begin 100% remote teaching
this Sunday until the Covid-19 rates go back
down. Thank you for your understanding.
SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
is Tuesday, December 8th. Mass will be celebrated at
8:30 am and 7:00 pm. Through the centuries the Church has become ever more aware that
Mary, "full of grace" through God, was redeemed from the moment
of her conception. Our Blessed Mother, under her title of
Immaculate Conception, is the Patroness of our country.
2021 Wall calendars are
available in the Narthex.
Please take one.
The SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
(Confession) is available by calling 508-248-7862 or email
[email protected] to make an appointment with Fr. Bob or Fr. Charles.
Confession is heard in the Cornerstone.
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ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
The Blessed Sacrament is located in the front second floor window of the East wing of the building. Adoration continues outside at
the Church 24/7 for the foreseeable future. You are able
to park and pray from your vehicle.
The Boucher’s host Facing Fear with Jesus in a
COVID-19 World A FREE 2-hour online session.
Explore 8 tips from the Bible, the Saints, and our Catholic Faith.
Session includes prayer, reflection, small group sharing and
presentations.
7:00-9:00 pm, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8th
FREE REGISTRATION: limited spaces available! Send an email with your name, email, and phone number to Esperanza Oliveras, [email protected], by December 7th to receive the Zoom session link.
Hosted by the Parish Renewal and Evangelization Committee, Diocese of Worcester.
Each day your family should gather around the Advent wreath, generally before the evening meal. The proper number of candles are then lighted and a prayer is said:
Leader: Our help is in the name of the Lord. All: Who made heaven and earth.
Leader: O God, by whose Word all things are sanctified, pour forth Your blessing upon this wreath and grant that we who use it may prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ and may receive from You abundant
graces. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
CHRISTMAS ANTICIPATION PRAYER:
This beautiful prayer is traditionally recited 15 times a day until Christmas. This is a very meditative prayer that helps us increase our awareness of the feast of Christmas and
helps us prepare ourselves spiritually for His coming. Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in
Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires, [add your
request] through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His blessed Mother. Amen.
We have ceased our bottle and can drive until next March when
the weather improves.
An Advent wreath is a circle of laurel, spruce or similar foliage with four candles that are lighted successively in the weeks of Advent to
symbolize the light that the birth of Christ brought into the world. Traditionally three of the candles are purple, the color of kings and of penance. A rose-colored candle is used to mark the Third Sunday of Advent as a time to rejoice over the closeness of Christmas and the
coming of Christ. Children love the beauty of the simple traditional ceremony. Lighting
candles in an Advent Wreath is a simple way to start a tradition of family worship in the home. Those who participate will cherish the
experience all their lives.
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There will not be a 'Giving Tree' set up in
the church building this Christmas season.
However, there are several ways donations
will be accepted and 'tags' can be obtained. We are accepting gift cards in any
denomination. Walmart is preferred but picking up a gift card wherever you shop
would be great. Send gift cards to St. Joseph Church at P.O. Box 338 Charlton City, MA
01508 or drop them in the collection basket or at the church office. If you wish to obtain a
‘TAG’….visit the Urban Missionaries Christmas Gift Giving Program link for complete details
on how to obtain and return a tag. www.urbanmissionaries.com click programs
link for Christmas giving.
You’re invited to a Drive Through Nativity
DECEMBER 12th & 13th 6-8:00 pm at Charlton Baptist Church
Scan this code with your
phone’s camera for more
information.
The 12 Trees of Christmas A Drive-Through Advent Experience
Join us on Saturday, December 19th, immediately after the 4:30 Mass, for a unique
celebration of song and creativity. Enjoy sacred music in your car on 89.5 FM, and drive under the portico to view depictions of The 12 Days of Christmas on evergreens in front of the church. The trees will be decorated by members of our parish family and will be on display until the
Feast of the Epiphany.
Don’t let the Pandemic steal your Christmas spirit this year. Prepare for our Lord’s birthday in safety,
comfort and joy!
A signup sheet is available in the Narthex for families, ministries, or prayer groups who would like to adopt a tree. Trees must be decorated by 3:00 pm on December 19th.
Sponsored by AFF
Each one has a mission to fulfill, a
mission of love. At the hour of death when we come face to face with God we are going to be judged on love; not how much we have done, but how much love
we have put in to the doing. -St. Teresa of Calcutta
At Holy Trinity Church Southbridge Please use the lower level entrance
Saturdays 9:00 - 11:00 am
Coat donations accepted in Narthex.
FORMED.org
The Road to Bethlehem
Daily Reflections and Enrichment for
Advent.
Sign up today on Formed.org to get started. FORMED is a free subscription service made
available to you by your Parish. Beginning the weekend
of December 11th (while
supplies last) the book
I Heard God Laugh
by Matthew Kelly will
be available as our gift
to you. Look for it in
the Narthex.
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Corner
PARISH OFFERINGS for the weekend of November 29th were $10,616.00 and $322.00 for our Building Fund. We are most grateful for your continued offerings to our parish. God bless you. In addition a parish family who wishes to remain anonymous, sent in a donation of $1,000.00. Our deepest thanks to all our good people whose love and kindness is so generously reflected in their loving return of treasure to the Church. God bless you.
Another family brought in $500.00 in gift cards to be shared with those in need. Again, we can not help but repeat the words of Jesus, Whatsoever you do to the least of my sisters and brothers….that you do unto me.
Let us stay in touch with you through texts and/or emails. Text the word CHARLTON to 84576 or visit
app.flocknote.com/stjosephscharlton
Scripture readings for week of December 6th
S: Is 40:1-5, 9-11/Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14 [8]/2 Pt
3:8-14/Mk 1:1-8
M: Is 35:1-10/Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14 [Is
35:4f]/Lk 5:17-26
T: Gn 3:9-15, 20/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [1]/Eph
1:3-6, 11-12/Lk 1:26-38
W: Is 40:25-31/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8 and 10/Mt
11:28-30
Th: Is 41:13-20/Ps 145:1 and 9, 10-11, 12-13ab
[8]/Mt 11:11-15
F: Is 48:17-19/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6/Mt 11:16-19
S: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/Jdt
13:18bcde, 19 [15:9d]/Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47
Next Sunday: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11/Lk 1:46-48, 49-
50, 51-54/1 Thes 5:16-24/Jn 1:6-8, 19-28
WELCOME to St. Joseph Parish, we are glad you are here. If you are new to the Parish please
contact Sr. Agnes at 508-248-7862
to register.
PRAYER BEFORE MASS-Almighty and merciful God, may no earthly undertaking hinder those who set out in haste to meet your Son, but may our learning of heaven wisdom grain us admittance to his company. 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
LIGHTING THE OUTSIDE OF
OUR CHURCH-we are most
grateful to Ronnie's Seafood and
Ted's Package Store for their
donations, along with two other
parish families who have made possible the holiday
lighting on our church grounds this year. In a year
when we have been assailed by a nasty pandemic, we
thought it appropriate to brighten up the church
grounds to give us renewed hope and trust for the
future.
We are grateful to Christmas Decor Company of
Spencer which has decorated the lamp posts and the
two magnolia trees at the entry walkway to the church.
We also owe a debt of gratitude to our electrician, Rick
Banach, and to our parish decorators, Heidi Renfrew
and Alex Diaz for their dedicated work in beautifying
the House of the Lord. Were it not for our dedicated
maintenance staff; Sherry Jovan, Ted George, Brian
Amedy, and recent new arrival, Nick Tagg we would
be hard pressed to keep our church complex in tidy
and neat order. The dedicated services of so many
people are an inspiration and we thank them all for
their ongoing dedication. God Bless them and may
God bless us, each and every one.
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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.
508-248-7862
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.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS meet the 1st Wednesday of the month
in the Knight's Room at 7:00 pm
SECULAR FRANCISCANS 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm
www.stjosephscharlton.com/order-Franciscan-seculars
RCIA & RCIC Rite of Christian Initiation for
Adults or Children. Interested in becoming Catholic? Contact Ted or Patty Covill at [email protected].
MARIAN PRAYER CENACLE Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction of the Blessed
Sacrament Mondays at 7:00 pm
DIVORCE SUPPORT MINISTRY the 2nd and 4th Monday each month
7:00-9:00 pm in the K of C Room.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Contact Ellen Thibodeau at
774-696-7544 if one is needed.
CANCER SUPPORT St. Vincent Cancer & Wellness,
Worcester. 1st Thursday with Mass at 11:30 am. 508-363-6246.
CALIX SOCIETY Catholic Support for those fighting
Addictions-3rd Saturday of the month. 9:30-10:30 am 2nd floor of Emmaus
Center, Webster. 508-887-2225
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION First Lights (gr. k-5)
Sr. Agnes Patricia [email protected]
EDGE Youth Ministry (gr. 6-8) Sandra Buron
LifeTEEN Ministry (gr. 9-12) Deacon Bill Shea
Adult Faith Formation (AFF) Susan Montville
YOUTH MINISTRY Sarah Stone
GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN
Sharing experiences caring & learning about resources.
Dianne 508-764-4553
24 HOUR PRAYER LINE 508-434-0106 or
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
