St. Joseph

Catholic Church 2481 Spruce St

Martinsville, va 24112

Phone: (276) 638-4779 Fax: (276) 638-2218

E-mail: stjoeoffice@centurylink.net

Website: www.stjoechurch.net

Parish Mission Statement: To foster and deepen faith in the Holy Trinity through the celebration of

the Eucharist and the Word of God & to be active disciples of our Savior, Jesus Christ, in our

community and throughout the world

Reminders

2015-16 Calendars are here! Pick up your free Catholic Inspirations calendar in the church

commons.

Grace Network has asked St. Joseph to provide beef stew and oatmeal for Oct. – Dec.

Line Dancing Classes are canceled for December. If your New Year’s resolution involves getting your mind

and body and spirit in shape, make plans to join us in January!

Kroger Gift Cards You can Help our parish earn money by going to:

www.kroger.com/communityrewards to create an account. Name St. Joseph #82116 as your

charity and use your card for additional savings and fuel points. Our percentage is based on the

amount spent. Remember to renew your card every year! Food Lion gift cards in various

denominations are also available. Buy $10 cards as stocking stuffers or gifts!

The votive Candle stand is located in the back of church. Lighting a candle for a loved one or

special intentions is a great way to add to your prayer life during Advent.

Parish Pastoral Council:; Jim O’Brien, Chair

734-9325; Colleen Ghammashi (614)

915-9401,Vice Chair; Ann Gunter, Sec.

673-1397; Maureen Aaron 806-7688;

John Bucciero 673-8414; Timothy

Downey 638-7856; Bonnie Favero 647-

8049;; Barbara Kurtz 647-1906; Isabel

Loredo 806-3780; Dennis Miller 252-

9293

Events/handouts/ fundraiser policy

Any group or individual holding an event on St. Joseph property must fill out an appropriate form, and have it signed by Fr. Nicholas in advance. If you would like the event advertised in the oral announcements, a written copy must be submitted to the church office by Wed at 4 pm. Please plan your activities in advance so that we can properly plan for its success. Forms are available in the office or by email

Stjoechurch.net The new website has information, news, pictures, videos, the bulletin and more. New content is being added so keep checking! Go to www.stjoechurch.net and click around! Also join our Facebook page – St. Joseph Catholic Church – Martinsville

42nd Annual “Right-to-Life” March

Friday, January 22, 2016, Washington DC, On the Mall

We need all of you to join us in the fight to protect the lives of the innocent. Sign up now to March for Life! Contact Bob Humkey if you plan to go or would like more information (276) 806-9060

Bus will leave St. Joseph’s at 5:30 am and return around midnight. Breakfast foods, subs for lunch and bottled water will be provided; Supper will be dutch treat. Cost is $20.00 for adults $10.00 for students and is due by January 8, 2016. Please make checks payable to: St. Joseph Catholic Church and return to Pat Prillaman, Donna McGarry or Bob Humkey.

ST. JOSEPH PARISH STAFF:

Fr. Nicholas Mammi, Pastor:

nmammi@gmail.com cell: (540) 520-0858

Donna McGarry, Secretary/Dir. Religious Ed.:

stjoeoffice@centurylink.net

Pat Prillaman, Bookkeeper:

stjoebookkeeper@centurylink.net

Eduardo Guerrero, Hispanic Coordinator:

guerredu@hotmail.com

PARISH OFFICES: (CLUSTER)

St. Joseph, Martinsville (276) 638-4779

Office Hours: Tues–Fri. 8:30 am -4:00 pm

(Fr. Nicholas here Thurs. & Fri.)

St. Francis of Assisi, Rocky Mount

15 Glennwood Dr (540) 483-9591

(Fr. Nicholas here Tues. & Wed.)

Mass Schedule:

Sunday: 10:15 (English) 11:45 (Spanish)

Weekdays: 12:10 Thursday & Friday

Sacraments:

Baptism: Call parish office to register for preparation classes. Expectant parents are encouraged to attend.

Reconciliation: Wednesday 5:30-7:00 PM or by appointment

Marriage: Call or email for an appointment with Fr. Nicholas at least 6 months prior to wedding.

Ministry with the Elderly: Homebound parishioners who would like to receive communion at their home, contact the parish office.

Religious Education: Children: Wednesday 5:30 – 6:45 PM Sept.- May; Adults (RCIA) Sundays 5:30. Call Jim Reaghard 638-1427 to register.

Mark your calendar for the monthly pancake breakfast on Jan. 10

Religious Education Classes will resume Wed. Jan. 6 at 5:30 pm

2016 Missals have arrived and are for sale at the Religious Goods Store for $5.00 each. Give as a

gift or pick one up for yourself. Visit the Store for other great gift ideas!

Help Needed! There is a parishioner in need of a ramp at their home. The Knights of Columbus are ready to

assist but we need a brother knight or other parishioner to manage/champion the project. Reach out to

Greg Jessup, Joe Bonanno, or Robert G. Humkey to see how we can rally to lend a helping hand!

42nd Annual “Right-to-Life” March Friday, January 22, 2016, Washington DC, On the Mall

We need all of you to join us in the fight to protect the lives of the innocent. Sign up now to March for Life! Contact Bob Humkey if you plan to go or would like more information (276) 806-9060 See back cover for more information

The Baby Bottle Boomerang (BBB) to support the Pregnancy Care Center of Martinsville/Henry Co. is going on

now! Please pick up a family baby bottle and collect your loose change to help the unborn babies and new mothers in our area

Thank you! Thank You! It bears repeating! The Good News Jail and Prison Ministry received

enough items to give a Christmas bag to each of the 480 incarcerated persons in the Martinsville-Henry Co.

area The response of this parish was truly gratifying. – Barbara Kurtz, Colleen Ghammashi, Tom Meyer, and Lil East.

Thank you also for you generous support of the Salvation Army Angel Tree and the CHILL Undie Sunday

project! So many people were helped by your helping hands!

Retreat Opportunities

Lions to Lambs – Jan. 16- All men 18 and older are invited to attend this one-day conference. go to:

http://www.cdrcmfl.org/ or see the poster on the bulletin board for more details.

Discovery – Feb. 26-28 – peer led youth retreat for 9th and 10th graders who want to connect with other

young Catholics and deepen their relationship with Jesus. See Donna McGarry for details.

DYC February 12-14 -Richmond - a weekend event held each year to gather ~1000 high school youth from

all 148 parishes in the Diocese of Richmond to one central location for workshops, talks, Mass, Adoration.

Registration is due Jan. 15. See Donna McGarry for details.

Collections:

Budget Amt. $3,846.15

Collection: not available Surplus:

Weekly Schedule and Readings Sunday Dec.27– The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Rosary, 9:45 AM MASS IN ENGLISH 10:15 – Joe Duffy Bible Study 11:30 AM MASS IN SPANISH, 11:45 AM

(THE CHURCH OFFICE IS CLOSED THIS WEEK!)

Mon Dec. 28 – The Holy Innocents 1 John 1:5—2:2, Ps 124:2--5, 7-8, Matt 2:13-18

Tue Dec. 29: 5th day in Octave of Christmas 1 John 2:3-11, Ps 96:1-3,5-6,Luke 2:32, Luke 2:22-35

Wed Dec. 30: 6th day in Octave of Christmas 1 John 2:12-17, Ps 96:7-10, Luke 2:36-40 No Religious Ed

Confession 5:30-7:00

Thurs Dec 31 1 John 2:18-21, Ps 96:1-2, 11-12, 13, John 1:14a+12a, John 1:1-18

*Anticipated Mass: 7:00 PM (bilingual) (*anticipated Mass = Sunday or Holy Day Mass celebrated the night before. A vigil is a different Mass than the one the following day)

Fri Jan. 1 – Mary, Mother of God/ New Year’s Day Num 6:22-27, Ps 67:2-3,5,6+8, Gal 4:4-7, Heb 1:1-2, Luke 2:16-21 Mass 9:00 AM (English)

Sat Jan. 2: 1 John 2:22-28, Ps 98:1-4, Heb 1:1-2, John 1:19-28

Rosary at the grotto 9:00 AM

Sunday Jan. 3 - Epiphany of the Lord

Isa 60:1-6, Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13, Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6, Matt 2:2, Matt 2:1-12 Rosary, 9:45 AM MASS IN ENGLISH 10:15 AM- Bible Study 11:30 AM MASS IN SPANISH, 11:45 AM

If you would like a Mass offered for a loved one, please call the church office or fill out a Mass intention envelope and place it in the offertory basket. Make checks payable to Fr. Nicholas Mammi. Specific dates may not be available. Please include a contact number to arrange an alternate date if necessary.

Prayer requests

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and

supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to

God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will

guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus Philippians 4:6-7

Please add these requests to your daily prayer intentions:

Corbin Lee, Lewis Drane, Teresa Biggs, Marie-Bernice

Downey, Jacquie Bockrath, Ali Barton, Jennifer Bradshaw,

Joy Bowman, Bill Barbour, Bob Humkey, Porky Ashbrook,

Ted Tomczak, Carolyn Carr, Hazel Konorosky, Carolyn

Eanes, Stuart Ward, Tia Goren, Bette Johnson, Marilyn

Maietta, Finney Edelen, Bill Seuffert, Randall Dodson, Amir

Hekmatis, Max Lawson, Linda Plaster Lawson, Mert Ruddy,

Pam Lukow, Nancy Hubble, Lisa M. Dickerson, Gabriela

Paredes, Hugh Gerlach, Beth Kiser, Georgia Arsenault, Jim

Cecil, Charlotte Gardner, Joe Spattafore, Martin Blake (To add or remove prayer requests, please call the church office)

Sick, homebound, hospitalized? If you, or someone you

know, would like to receive the Sacraments, please call the office.

Outside of office hours, please call Barbara Kurtz (276) 647-1906

or Blaise Plageman (276) 632-1591.

Upcoming Liturgies

Readings for Sunday Jan 3 First Reading Isaiah 60:1-6 Jerusalem shall be a light to all nations. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 72:1-2,7-8,10-11,12-13 Every nation on earth shall worship the Lord. Second Reading Ephesians 3:2-3a,5-6 Gentiles are coheirs in the promise of Christ. Gospel Reading Matthew 2:1-12 The Magi seek out Jesus and do him homage. .

New Year Mass Schedule: St. Joseph:

Mary, Mother of God: Thurs. Dec. 31, 7:00 PM (bilingual)

Friday Jan. 1, 9:00 AM (English) Epiphany:

Regular Mass Schedule

St. Francis of Assisi Mary, Mother of God:

Friday Jan. 1 12:15 PM (English) Friday Jan. 1, 6:15 PM (bilingual)

SEE BACK COVER FOR MORE IMPORTANT INFORMATION!