Saint Joseph Catholic Church

Monsignor Karl A. Chimiak Pastor

Rev. Joseph Wimmer, O.S.A. Pastoral Associate

Rev. Nick Muenks In Residence

Special Ministry to the Youth Faith Formation

Msgr. Mariano Balbago

Deacon Chris Schwartz

Mission Statement The members of the Catholic Community of St. Joseph parish commit ourselves to live the teach-ings of Jesus Christ nourished by the Eucharist, guided by the Holy Spirit. Together we continue the mission of Christ through acts of Spirituality, Charity, Hospitality, and Stewardship

Spirituality: Joined together in Baptism, we gather as a wor-shiping community to celebrate the Sacraments. We pray together the Liturgy of the Eucharist to strengthen each other and ourselves.

Charity: We will demonstrate our love of God and our neighbors through our generosity, prayers, and support.

Hospitality: We will create a parish life of Christian fellowship to welcome each other and our guests in Christian love.

Stewardship: We will care for and use responsibly, our gifts of time. talent, and treasure which God has given us, to enrich our community.

“Say to the faint of heart: “Say to the faint of heart: “Say to the faint of heart: “Say to the faint of heart:

Be strong and do not fear. Be strong and do not fear. Be strong and do not fear. Be strong and do not fear.

Behold, our God will come, and he Behold, our God will come, and he Behold, our God will come, and he Behold, our God will come, and he will save us.”will save us.”will save us.”will save us.”

11007 Montgomery Road, Beltsville, MD 20705

www.stjos.org • stjoseph.beltsville.md@adwparish.org

Weekend Masses: .......... Saturday: 5:00pm Vigil; Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00 noon Weekday Masses: ....................................................................Monday-Saturday: 8:00am Holy Day Masses: .....................................................................................As Announced Children’s Liturgy of the Word:...................................................................10:00am Mass Eucharistic Adoration…….First Friday of each month 9:00-12:00pm and 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 4:00-4:45pm & following 8:15am Mass on 1st Fridays.

Sacrament of Baptism: We are excited to celebrate your child’s baptism! This sacrament is celebrated on the last Sunday of each month. To have a child Baptized, one must be a registered parishioner, if new attending three months, be interviewed by Msgr. Karl Chimiak then instructed by Msgr. Karl Chimiak. The Baptism will be on the last Sunday of the month. A Godparent must be a practicing Catholic and if not from this parish must have a signed certificate from the parish where they attend.

Sacrament of Marriage: Congratulations on your engagement! You are in one of the most exciting (and hectic) times of your life. Beyond the wedding day there is married life. Let us help you get ready, a registered parishioner should arrange with the priests or deacons at least 6 months in advance of the planned ceremony. Preparation classes are needed.

Sacrament of the Sick: Please contact the rectory when you or a relative are sick and in need of anointing. Sick and at home can be a frightening and lonely ordeal. We would like to support and encourage you during this difficult time. Our Pastoral Visitors are ready to visit with you or your loved one, pray together and, if you choose, share Communion.

Funeral Mass: The death of a loved one is one of the most difficult issues of life. The prayerful support and assistance of your Church family can be indispensable; the funeral home will help you contact our Arimathean Ministry for help. Bereavement Ministers can walk you through the planning of the Funeral.

Rectory Office - Hours Mon.-Fri. 9:00am to 3:00pm ...........................................301-937-7183 Fax .....................................................................................................................301-937-7780 Msgr. Karl A. Chimiak……………………………………….………….... Msgr.Karl@stjos.org Rev. Joseph F. Wimmer, O.S.A…….301-937-4479……..……………..wimmer@starpower.net Marie Bohorfoush, Parish Secretary — ext. 415….………………………......marieb@stjos.org Mary Saunders, Parish Secretary— ext. 421……………………………...msaunders@stjos.org Dominic A. Cipollone, Accountant……………………………………accountant@stjosrcs.org

St. Joseph Regional Catholic School ……………………………………………..301-937-7154 Dr. Janine Bertolotti ............................................................................principal@stjosrcs.org Anne-Marie Miller, OFS............................................................... viceprincipal@stjosrcs.org Caitlin Stiffler, School Secretary — ext. 510…………………….……. secretary@stjosrcs.org Ellie Stock, School Secretary — ext. 512.........................................schooloffice@stjosrcs.org

Religious Education ...........................................................................................301-937-7183 Laurel Montoya, Director of Religious Education — ext 418 …………… reled@stjosrcs.org Grades 1-8 ….………………………………………………………..Sunday 9:00am to 9:50 a.m. Church Plant Manager…….…………………….………………………………...Warren Taylor

Catholic Inquiry Sessions (RCIA) For Non Catholics interested in learning about the Catholic faith and Catholics interested in learning more about their faith. Call the office for more information.

Calming Room/Toddler Room: For the convenience of parents and young children, the cry room has windows to see into the church, speaker system to hear the Mass, and sound absorbing panels to confine sounds to the cry room. Please do not pacify children in the foyer - sounds echo into the church. This enables the parent, priest, and congregation to more prayerfully and attentively follow the Mass.

New Parishioners:Welcome to our parish community. We encourage you to become actively involved members of the parish.

Christmas Eve and

Christmas Day

Mass Intentions

A man named John was sent from God. He came for testimony, to testify to the light, so that all might believe

through him. He was not the light, but came to testify to the light. And this is the testimony of John. When the Jews from Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to him to ask him, "Who are you?" He admitted and did not deny it, but admitted, "I am not the Christ." So they asked him, "What are you then? Are you Elijah?" And he said, "I

am not." "Are you the Prophet?" He answered, "No." So they said to him, "Who are you, so we can give an answer to those who sent us? What do you have to say for yourself?" He said: "I am the voice of one crying out in the desert, 'make straight the way of the Lord,'“as Isaiah the prophet said." Some Pharisees were also sent. They asked him, "Why then do you baptize if you are not the Christ or Elijah or the Prophet?" John answered them, "I baptize with water; but there is one among you whom you do not recognize, the one who is coming after me, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to untie." This happened in Bethany across the Jordan, where John was baptizing.

John 1: 6 John 1: 6 John 1: 6 John 1: 6 ---- 8, 19 8, 19 8, 19 8, 19 ---- 28 28 28 28

PriestsPriestsPriestsPriests LectorsLectorsLectorsLectors Altar ServersAltar ServersAltar ServersAltar Servers

Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, 5:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. December 23December 23December 23December 23

Fr. Wimmer Teresa Mossi Ginger Hand

Matthew French, Kacie Tarbrake and Jason Fomengia

CantorCantorCantorCantor

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday, Sunday, 8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m. December 24December 24December 24December 24

Msgr. Balbago Deacon Schwartz

Rose Taylor Marie-Lynn Penagunda

Joseph Jameese, Michael V. Sumati and Johnny Landicho

SilentSilentSilentSilent

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday, Sunday, 10:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.10:00 a.m. December 24December 24December 24December 24

Fr. Wimmer Roberto Bagtas Gabriel Okonji

James Miller, Oliver Szczepanski and Hayley Hood

ChoirChoirChoirChoir

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday, Sunday, 12:00 p.m.12:00 p.m.12:00 p.m.12:00 p.m. December 24December 24December 24December 24

Msgr. Karl Joe Pratt Kevin Onyona

Osy Otule, Ida Mossi and Adrienne Yamson

FolkFolkFolkFolk

Sunday, December 17

5:00 P.M† Patricia Cinotti (John Cinotti)

8:00 A.M† Ethel Berard (George and Marie Berard)

10:00 A.M† Edward Lynch (Dolores Lynch) 12:00 P.M All Members of the Parish Monday, December 18

8:00 A.M† Jolie Guiang (The Florenosos Family) Tuesday, December 19

8:00 A.M† James Chiagoro (Bridget Ojo)

2:15 P.M.† Eleanor Boroch (The Boroch Family) Wednesday, December 20

8:00 A.M† Jose Alop (The Florenosos Family) Thursday, December 21

8:00 A.M† George Spencer (Mary Spencer) Friday, December 22

8:00 A.M† Anthony Boroch (The Boroch Family) Saturday, December 23

8:00 A.M† Josephine Kebbi (The Kebbi and Mfonfu Family) Sunday, December 24

5:00 P.M† Edward Schmitt (Marnie Kugler) 8:00 A.M All Members of the Parish

10:00 A.M† Anthony and Eleanor Boroch (The Boroch Family)

12:00 P.M† Special Intentions (The Boroch Family)

Sunday, December 24

4:00 P.M.† All Members of the Parish

6:00 P.M.† Ercole J. Mossi (The Mossi Family)

9:00 P.M.† Jim and Marie Sheehan (The Sheehan Family Monday, December 25

9:00 A.M.† Josephine Marsanopoli (Sam Marsanopoli)

11:00 A.M.† Thanksgiving (Juliana Njokanma)

Ephraim, Harp of the Spirit, A Charismatic Prayer Group: “Be open to Christ, welcome the Spirit, so that a new Pentecost

may take place in every community.” John Paul II . Join us

Tuesday evenings from 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. in the School Library.

All are welcome.

Scripture Study: The Scripture Sharing group meets on Wednesdays from 8:45-10:15 am in the Cry Room. This year

we are studying the Gospel of Mark which will be read as the

Sunday gospel during the Cycle B liturgical year. Join the group

or drop in any week you are free.

Parish Prayer Support: A Prayer Intention Book is located in the back of the church. Please list your personal requests and

remember the needs of others as you pray. We have now added

a special section where you may list the names of those serving

in the military. Daily prayer support is also available through the

telephone Prayer Chain. Contact Edie Fafard (301-937-1048) or

MM Teague (301-937-3999) to begin this process. Your privacy

is always respected.

Bulletin Deadline – Noon Monday IN WRITING, (holiday weekends are

published a week in advance) either by email, fax, mail, or delivery to the

rectory. When space is limited, emailed content gets first priority.

Calendar of Events

December 17 Anointing of the Sick during the 12:00 Mass

December 17 Confessions after all Masses

December 17 Christmas Pageant 4:00 to 5:00 in the Church

December 19 School Christmas Pageant 7:00 in the Parish Hall

December 23 Decorate the Church for Christmas 10:00 a.m.

December 24 Confessions after all Masses

December 24 No Religious Education Classes

December 31 No Religious Education Classes

Communal Anointing of the Sick will be done during the 12:00 Noon Mass today Sunday, December 17th.

Communal Anointing will be done Quarterly by Msgr. Karl , look for upcoming dates in the bulletin.

Road to Emmaus 2017Road to Emmaus 2017Road to Emmaus 2017Road to Emmaus 2017----2018201820182018

This year there will be 8 talks, 4 during Advent, 4 during Lent 7:00 p.m. to 8:30p.m.

Dec 20, Msgr. Karl, Advent Reflections on Mary, the Mother of God.”.

December 24th, Christmas Eve MassesDecember 24th, Christmas Eve MassesDecember 24th, Christmas Eve MassesDecember 24th, Christmas Eve Masses 4:00 P.M. Children’s Mass4:00 P.M. Children’s Mass4:00 P.M. Children’s Mass4:00 P.M. Children’s Mass 6:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M.6:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M.6:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M.6:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M.

December 25th, Christmas Day December 25th, Christmas Day December 25th, Christmas Day December 25th, Christmas Day MassesMassesMassesMasses

9:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M.9:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M.9:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M.9:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M.

Advent MessageAdvent MessageAdvent MessageAdvent Message Follow the Star of David

The Light is on for you during this most Holy time of preparation for Christmas, Advent. We will be hearing confessions after all Masses on the Third and Fourth Sundays (12/17 & 12/24) of Advent. Come Let Us Adore Him, with a clean heart this Christmas. Come to the Sacrament of Penance and be at Peace

Msgr. Karl Chimiak Fr. Joseph Wimmer Fr. Nick Muenks

Msgr. Mariano Balbago

2018 Mass Intention Book is now Open.

Help beautify our Church while remembering your loved ones.

Flower Envelopes can be found in the bulletin rack in the foyer of the

church

Much Needed Items for Our Pantry

Pasta Laundry Detergent Peanut Butter

Juice Pasta Sauce Dish Detergent

Jelly Fruit Canned Pasta

Face Soap Canned Meat Shampoo

Baked Beans Jell-O Pancake Mix

Deodorant Cereal Pudding

Syrup Paper Towels Snacks

Mustard Toothpaste Popcorn

Ketchup Toothbrushes Crackers

Peas Pop Tarts Potatoes

Food Pantry 2017: Food Pantry 2017: On Nov.18 a total of

77 families received a grocery gift card or a turkey and all of

the “fixings” for Thanksgiving dinner. Our parishioners,

school families, neighbors, friends, St. Anselm’s Priory, St.

John the Baptist School in Silver Spring and Holy Redeemer

parish in College Park deserve our heartfelt gratitude for

their material and financial donations. We have had 973

visits to our Food Pantry and registered 21 new families in

2017 to date.

Thanks!!! Thank you to Brad Yourkavitch, KC Company Pella Windows & Doors, for the generous donation to our

Thanksgiving food pantry drive.

Christmas Giving Tree - Thank You!!: We are most grateful to our St. Joseph families who so generously gave of

their time, talent and treasure to help so many of the less

fortunate in our community during the holidays. Many of

you donated, collected, sorted or distributed food for

Thanksgiving. Then there were Santa’s Elves who prepared

the wishes for the Giving Tree, set up the tree and

purchased, tagged, sorted and distributed the gifts. To

everyone who offered a helping hand, you have our heartfelt

appreciation. May you have a Blessed New Year!! Due to the

Holidays and early submission of the bulletin, the final

number of gifts from the Giving Tree will be available in one

of the first bulletin in January.

Social Concerns Projects: Please continue to remember the needs of McKenna Center, the homeless shelter in DC that

St. Joseph's helps to support. They are in constant need of

Size Large and Extra Large men's underwear (briefs and t-

shirts), new socks, and travel-size toiletries including

deodorant, tooth-brushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo,

conditioner, lotion, razors and small combs. Your donations

may be marked "McKenna Center" and left in the Pantry.

Thank You!!!

Gift Card Donations: We are always in need of Aldi,

Costco, CVS, Dollar Tree, Giant, Rite Aid, Safeway, Sam's

Club, Shoppers and Shop Rite Gift Cards as we do weekly

shopping to keep our shelves well stocked.

Cathedral Penance Service with Confessions: All are welcome to experience the love of Christ through the

Sacrament of Penance at the Advent Communal Penance

Service, "Come Home for Christmas," on Tuesday,

December 19 at 12:10pm at the Cathedral of St. Matthew

the Apostle (1725 Rhode Island Ave., NW, near the Farragut

North or Dupont Circle Metro Red Line stops). Fifteen

priests, including confessors in American Sign Language,

Spanish, and other languages, will be available for individual

confessions.

Is God Calling You to the Diaconate? Come and See!: The Office of Permanent Diaconate Formation of the

Archdiocese of Washington will begin a new cycle of

recruitment and preparation of men for the diaconate. The

initial selection process for the next aspirancy class will be

preceded with six opportunities to “Come and See” about

the permanent diaconate. These events will be held at

various locations around the Archdiocese in January-March

2018. To learn more about the specific dates and locations,

please contact Deacon Desi Vikor, Director of Formation, at

301-853-4582 or at vikord@adw.org. The mailing address is:

Office of Permanent Diaconate Formation, P.O. Box 29260,

Washington, D.C. 20017. Additional information is available

at adw.org/permanent-deacons

Mother Teresa Vocation Society Annual Day of Recollection: On Saturday, January 20, 2018, from 9:30am-2pm, Fr. Mark Ivany,

Director of Priest Vocations for the

Archdiocese of Washington, will lead a day

of recollection at Annunciation Church in

Washington, DC (3810 Massachusetts

Ave., NW). The day will include Mass, a

talk, Adoration, and an opportunity for

Confession. Lunch will be served, and donations are

welcomed. It is not required to be an MTVS member to

attend this event! For more information, please visit

www.dcpriest.org or contact Maris Moriarty at

moriartym@adw.org or 202-636-9020.

Men’s Discernment Retreat: Friday, February 2 through Sunday, February 4, 2018: Men in their 20s, 30s, or 40s who

are considering a call to the priesthood are invited to attend

a discernment retreat at Saint John Paul II Seminary led by

priests of the Archdiocese of Washington. The weekend will

offer time away from your daily routine and will provide an

opportunity for prayer and reflection to examine God’s call.

There is no fee to attend. Registration is now open at

www.dcpriest.org. Email vocations@adw.org with any

questions.

Income

Weekly Estimated Expenses

Difference

December

10

2017

Weekly

Offertory $9,936.00 $8,650.00 $1,286.00

Mortgage $1,098.12 $2,600.00 -$1,501.88

Monthly Overview

Income

Monthly Expenses

Difference

November

2017

Weekly Offertory

$43,948.00 $37,500.00 $6,448.00

Mortgage $7,907.11 $10,792.00 -$2,884.89

Worldwide Marriage Encounter is searching for the longest married couple: For the eighth year in a row the annual search for the Longest Married Couple (LMC) in the United States has begun. The project runs from Oct. 10, 2017 to Jan. 10, 2018

with the national winners named in February 2018. One national winner and winners from each of the 50 states are recognized

each year. This project is held to honor the commitment of married couples and to give hope and inspiration to younger

couples that they too can have long and lasting marriages. Nominations must be received by January 10th, 2017. To nominate a

couple you know, please visit us at http://wwme.org or contact us directly at 321-804-2310.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter: “Yet, O LORD, you are our father; we are the clay and you the potter: we are all the work of your hands.” As we begin the waiting of advent, let us strive to become the work of his hands by enjoying a Worldwide

Marriage Encounter (WWME) weekend with our spouse. The next weekends are April 20-22, 2018, November 2-4, 2018 in

Gaithersburg, MD and August 3-5, 2018 in Hanover, MD. Go to welovematrimony.org to sign-up or call 301-541-7007. It’s not

too early to sign-up!

Upcoming Events at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America: ♦ National Geographic Exhibit on the Restoration of Jesus’ Tomb: Journey to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the

Tomb of Christ in a new, immersive 3-D exhibit at the National Geographic Museum near St. Matthew Cathedral in

Washington, DC. “The Tomb of Christ” takes you to Jerusalem and into the church virtually. See the cave walls of Jesus'

tomb, hidden for centuries and uncovered during an historic 2016 restoration, and test technology used in the restoration.

Get details and group information at nationalgeographic.org/dc/exhibitions/tomb-of-christ.

♦ Nativities of the World: Nativities of the World, a collection of more than 150 mostly-handcrafted crèches from around

the globe, will be on exhibit at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America, Dec. 2, 2017-Jan. 7, 2018 (daily 9

a.m.-5 p.m.). Many are folk art, created of local materials, such as nuts, tin foil, straw and felt. See the universality of the

Catholic faith through the way different cultures express the birth of Christ. The Monastery is at 1400 Quincy St. NE,

Washington, DC 20017. Free parking; near Brookland-CUA Metro/H6 bus toward Ft. Lincoln. Information:

myfranciscan.org and 202-526-6800.

Saint John Paul II National Shrine: Advent Concert and Carols, on Sunday December 17 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Rejoice on Gaudete Sunday by coming to the 3rd Annual Advent Concert and Carols at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine. The

concert will feature beautiful hymns and reflections from Saint John Paul II on the Nativity story. We will serve hot chocolate

during the intermission and conclude with singing famous carols around a Christmas tree. All are welcome as we enter into the

final week before celebrating the blessing that is Christmas!

New Year’s Eve Dance: Sunday Dec 31, 2017 from 8 pm to 1 am. Resurrection of Our Lord Church, 8402 Brock Bridge Road, Laurel, MD 20724. Join us for a memorable New Year’s Eve Experience featuring a Complete Buffet Dinner: Appetizers,

Salad, Roast Beef, Roast Pork, Chicken Cordon Blue, Side Dishes, Desserts, Soda, Tea, Coffee and a complementary glass of

champagne at midnight. Alcoholic beverages sold separately. Music will be provided by the Chris Manriquez Hard Drive Band,

a high energy dance band with inspirational song selections from the 70's, 80's, 90's and today with inspired vocals, and

sizzling guitar playing. Party Favors, Hats, Noisemakers, Door Prize and Assorted Raffles will add to the evening’s

entertainment. Tickets $30.00 in advance or $35.00 at the door. Tickets available at the church or call: 410 792-7982.

December 19 Teacher Appreciation Luncheon

December 19 10:00 a.m. Christmas Pageant Dress Rehearsal

December 19 School Mass 2:15 p.m.

December 19 Christmas Pageant 7:00 p.m. in Parish Hall

December 20 Box Top Red & Green Tag Day

December 20 Class Parties/ Noon Dismissal and NO ECP

December 21 - January 2

No School Christmas Break

January 3 Classes Resume

January 9 School Mass 2:15 p.m.

January 15 School Closed Martin Luther King, Jr.

Enrollment for the 2018- 2019 started on December 1, 2017 for students enrolling in PreK-

8th grade! Reserve your spot now! Seats are limited. To apply for the next school year,

please visit our website and click on the Admissions tab and select “Apply now!” The

deadline to reserve your seat is March 1, 2018.

♦ Preschool is available for children who will be 4 by September 1. To be eligible for kindergarten, children must be 5 by September 1.

ADW TUITION ASSISTANCE: The deadline to apply for the 2018-2019 ADW Tuition Assistance Program is

Thursday, February 1, 2018. All tuition assistance obtained through the archdiocese is based

on financial need. Families must apply each year to receive assistance and need must be

demonstrated each year to qualify. For more information, please visit http://adw.org/tuition-

assistance/ if you need assistance, please contact the school office (301-937-7154) or email

secretary@stjosrcs.org.

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The Bundles of Love Club is now collecting supplies

for the homeless in our area. We have three different ways to give right now:

1. Survival supplies for the street homeless, blankets, cold weather clothes, non-perishable food, water, etc.

2. Supplies for "Christmas Eve Boxes": we need new pajamas (youth sizes), toothbrushes, toothpaste, hot chocolate, microwave popcorn, small dollar store trinket gifts for kids to give to parents on Christmas morning, maybe a Christmas Storybook or Video, stuffed animal, etc. Anything to bring the spirit of Christmas into a child's life on Christmas Eve.

3. Our "Heart to Heart" Campaign. We will be in the lobby of the church prior to all masses with red and gold hearts. For $1 or $5 you can write your message of Christ's love on a heart that will be delivered in our Christmas Bundles to the street homeless.

Please contact Sophia West at 443-804-3760 for more information on any of the ways to give.