512 West Wainman Ave Asheboro, NC 27203

Tel: 336-629-0221 E-mail: stjoe@triad.rr.com Website: www.stjoenc.org

Office Hour Monday - Friday 8:30 am—5:00 pm 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

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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: frphilipk@triad.rr.com

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

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

November 26, 2017

"I was hungry and you gave me food, I was

thirsty and you gave me drink."

"[E]stuve hambriento y me dieron de comer,

sediento y me dieron de beber".

- Matthew 25:35/-- Mateo 25:35

St Joseph Catholic Church † Iglesia Catolica San Jose

Prayer is an essential part of the Catholic Spirituality. We have so many forms of prayers. We do not have to recite any particular formula created by someone else to pray. When we look at prayer as raising our hearts to the Lord and reminding ourselves of His saving presence in our lives and surrendering all that we have and all that are to Him and His Will it is the best form of prayer and it is very personal. Most people do this every day and frequently in each day. By doing so we are living in the presence of and in communion with the Lord. That is the goal of prayer. When we live in the presence of God we are safe from the control of the powers of evil in this world. Pope Benedict XXVI in his book “Jesus of Nazareth” reminds us that heaven is living in the presence of God. When we live in the presence of God every day, we start life of heaven in this life. Eternity begins here and now. Final judgement is the culmination of this daily preparation to be with Him forever. Due to the influx of the social media and material cravings generated in us we tend to be wrapped up in what this world offers to enjoy. Concern for eternal life and maintaining our spiritual practices become a matter of convenience. Eventually we feel like all that matters is to be successful in this world according to its ways. Either we ignore or we are reluctant to consider our responsibilities to assure our salvation through a disciplined way of spiritually nourishing life. we should cautiously avoid this tragedy. When we wake up we offer our day and all its happenings to God. We seek His guidance and protection so that we will maintain our identity as His children. With the help of His grace our lives become credible witnesses to the truth of our Belonging to Him. The truth that we do not belong to this world but we belong to God is something this materialistic world does not understand nor will tolerate. The world will do everything to distract us from that sense of identity as children of God. We certainly need God’s grace to prevail. Most people will read a passage from the Bible in the morning before they leave the house. This will help us to let the power of the Word of God influence our day to positive thinking and right living. After these rituals when we set out for dealing with the chores of life, there is a fresh energy and joy in us. During the day we frequently remember Jesus in our hearts. He has promised to be with us and within us. Maintaining our communion with Him enables us to realize our identity as His disciples. This will keep us mindful of the responsibility to be witnesses to His Resurrection and our hope in His Glorious coming to take us home with Him. Before we go to sleep at the end of the day, we thank Him for all the blessings. We seek His pardon for our failures. We renew our faith in His providing care and joyfully relax to sleep If we practice our prayer life sincerely, no matter what happens in life, we will be people of joy and hope. Good Catholic parents train their children in this prayer life from very early in their lives. They will never lose their faith nor leave the Lord for the lures of the world. God bless you all.

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From the Pastor’s Desk / Del Escritorio del Padre

La oración es una parte esencial de la espiritualidad católica. Tenemos muchas formas de oraciones. No tenemos que recitar ninguna fórmula particular creada por otra persona para orar. Cuando consideramos la oración como elevar nuestros corazones al Señor y recordarnos Su presencia salvadora en nuestras vidas y entregamos todo lo que tenemos, esa es la mejor forma de oración y es muy personal. La mayoría de las personas hacen esto todos los días y con frecuencia cada día. Al hacerlo, estamos viviendo en presencia y en comunión con el Señor. Ese es el objetivo de la oración. Cuando vivimos en la presencia de Dios estamos a salvo del control de los poderes del mal en este mundo. El Papa Benedicto XXVI en su libro "Jesús de Nazaret" nos recuerda que el cielo está viviendo en la presencia de Dios. Cuando vivimos en la presencia de Dios todos los días, comenzamos la vida del cielo en esta vida. La eternidad comienza aquí y ahora. El juicio final es la culminación de esta preparación diaria para estar con Él para siempre. Debido a la influencia de las redes sociales y los antojos materiales generados en nosotros, solemos estar envueltos en lo que este mundo ofrece para disfrutar. La preocupación por la vida eterna y nuestras prácticas espirituales se convierten en una cuestión de conveniencia. Eventualmente, sentimos que todo lo que importa es tener éxito en este mundo. O ignoramos o somos necesios a considerar nuestra responsabilidad para asegurar nuestra salvación a través de una forma disciplinada de alimentar espiritualmente la vida. deberíamos evitar cautelosamente esta tragedia. Cuando nos despertamos, ofrecemos nuestro día y todos sus acontecimientos a Dios. Buscamos su guía y protección para que podamos mantener nuestra identidad como sus hijos. Con la ayuda de su gracia, nuestras vidas se convierten en testigos creíbles de la verdad de nuestra pertenencia a él. La verdad de que no pertenecemos a este mundo sino que pertenecemos a Dios es algo que este mundo materialista no comprende ni tolerará. El mundo hará todo lo posible para distraernos de ese sentido de identidad como hijos de Dios. Ciertamente necesitamos la gracia de Dios para prevalecer. La mayoría de las personas leerá un pasaje de la Biblia en la mañana antes de salir de la casa. Esto nos ayudará a dejar que el poder de la Palabra de Dios influya en nuestro día el pensamiento y la vida. Después de estos rituales cuando nos preparamos para ocuparnos de los quehaceres de la vida, hay una energía y alegría en nosotros.Durante el día, frecuentemente recordamos a Jesús en nuestros corazones. Él ha prometido estar con nosotros y dentro de nosotros. Mantener nuestra comunión con Él nos permite darnos cuenta de nuestra identidad como Sus discípulos. Esto nos mantendrá conscientes de la responsabilidad de ser testigos de su resurrección y de nuestra esperanza en su gloriosa venida. Antes de irnos a dormir al final del día, le agradecemos por todas las bendiciones. Buscamos su perdón por nuestros pecados. Renovamos nuestra fe en su cuidado, no importa lo que pase en la vida, seremos

personas de alegría y esperanza. Los buenos padres católicos enseñan a sus hijos en esta vida de oración desde muy temprano en sus vidas. Nunca perderán su fe ni dejarán al Señor por las atracciones del mundo. Dios los bendiga a todos.

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WEEKLY OFFERINGS: 11/19/17

DuetoThanksgivingholidayBulletinprintedin

advance.New Church Construction Cost Expectations $2,350,000.00

Building Fund $1,640,597.00 Rebate from FFH Campaign of the Diocese $42,601.00

Total Cash on Hand $1,683,198.00

Funds Needed for the Project $666,802.00

BIRTHDAY LIST

MASS SCHEDULE: Week of 11/26/2017

Sacrament of reconciliation:

Wednesday at 5:30 pm and Saturday at 5:00 pm

Mon 11/27 8:15 am

Wed 11/29 6:00 pm Spetial Intentions by Albert Hodges

Thurs 11/30 12:15 pm

Fri 12/01 8:15 am St Josephs Intentions by Albert Hodges

Sat 12/02 1:00 pm Quinseañera Sheidy Avalos 4:00 pm 6:00 pm 25th Anniverrsary Agustin Ramirez & Arminda Catañeda

Sun 12/03 9:00 am 12:00 pm 4:00 pm

SAT 12/02

SUN 12/03

Euc: Tom Murphy, Teresa Thornburg, Dr. Pincus, Fran Stark, Pat Knudsen

Lec: Joan Sloyan, Dan Higgins

Hos: Wayne Dawson, Pat Whitehead, David Poupore, Ron Stark

Aco: Richard Pincus, David Appel

SAB 12/02

Euc: Imelda Asencio, Carmelina Jimenez, Julia Rodriguez, Enrique Jimenez, Roberto Arellano

Lec: Victor castro, Juan Tornero

Pet & Anu Ninfa

Hos: David Fuentes, Lupe Romero, Javier Rodriguez, Eliazar Mejia

Aco: Orlando Mar nez, Andres Mar nez, Ashley, Jesus Barron

DOM 12/03

Euc: Jose Grullon, Altagracia Grullon, Guadalupe Alejo, Armando Esteban, Maria J Uribe

Lec: Felicitas Ayllon, Francisca Muro

Pet & Anu Paulina Andres, Manuela Torres

Hos: Hilario , Agustin y Nicolasa Dominguez, Delia Marury, Filemon, Maria Casas

Aco: Nestor Medina, Jessica Alejo, Carla Alejo, Nancy Dominguez

Euc: Libby Nault, Kim Price, Marty Hornyak

Lec: Mike Leach

Hos: Mike Leach

11/27 Andres Arano, Jose M Cortez, Jose F Garcia, Armando Ruiz,

Juan C Salinas, Bresvany Uscanga, Eleanor Wieczorek

11/28 Doris Blasé, Andrea Bolaños, Scott Rogers, Ruth Scanlan,

Francisco Solis, Theresa Thornburg

11/29 Jeff Adrian, Daniel Aleman, Brayan Gonzales, Isabella

Cannady

11/30 Elizabeth Estrada, Michael Leach, Sofia Rubio

12/01 Javier Estrada, Lopez Maria, Genesis Perez, Pablo Silva,

Johnny Vasquez, emerson Francisco

12/02 Guadalupe Badillo, Priscilla Lara

Have a Very Blessed Birthday

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SAINTSANDSPECIALOBSERVANCESSunday: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Monday: Thirty-fourth or Last Week in Ordinary Time

Thursday: St. Andrew

Friday: First Friday

Saturday: First Saturday; Blessed Virgin Mary

Today’sReadingFirst Reading — I will rescue my scattered sheep (Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17).

Psalm — The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want (Psalm 23).

Second Reading — As in Adam all die, so too in Christ all shall be brought to life (1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28).

Gospel — Whatever you did to the least ones, you did to me (Matthew 25:31-46).

LecturasDeHoyPrimera lectura — El pastor-rey busca a los perdidos y sana a los heridos (Ezequiel 34:11-12, 15-17).

Salmo — El Señor es mi pastor, nada me falta (Salmo 23 [22]).

Segunda lectura — Cristo nuestro rey ha conquistado la muerte (1 Corintios 15:20-26, 28).

Evangelio — El Hijo del hombre se sentará en su glorioso trono y los separará unos de otros (Mateo 25: 31-46).

LOSSANTOSYOTRASCELEBRACION Domingo: Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, Rey del Universo

Lunes: Trigésima Cuarta o Última Semana del Tiempo Ordinario

Jueves: San Andrés

Viernes: Primer viernes

Sábado: Primer sábado; Santa María Virgen

READINGSFORTHEWEEKMonday: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3:52-56; Lk 21:1-4

Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3:57-61; Lk 21:5-11

Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28;

Dn 3:62-67; Lk 21:12-19

Thursday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22

Friday: Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3:75-81; Lk 21:29-33

Saturday: Dn 7:15-27; Dn 3:82-87; Lk 21:34-36

Sunday: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7;

Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; 1 Cor 1:3-9;

Mk 13:33-37

LECTURASDELASEMANALunes: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3:52-56; Lc 21:1-4

Martes: Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3:57-61; Lc 21:5-11

Miércoles: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28;

Dn 3:62-67; Lc 21:12-19

Jueves: Rom 10:9-18; Sal 19 (18):8-11;

Mt 4:18-22

Viernes: Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3:75-81; Lc 21:29-33

Sábado: Dn 7:15-27; Dn 3:82-87; Lc 21:34-36

Domingo: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7;

Sal 80 (79):2-3, 15-16, 18-19; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mc 13:33-37

Let zÜtà|àâwx for the past inspire us with trust for the future.

—François Fénelon

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE México tiene la reputación de ser un país muy católico. Sin embargo, en 1917 México recibió una nueva constitución en la cual se estableció una política de intolerancia religiosa, especialmente en contra de la Iglesia católica romana. Con el paso de los años, se emitieron muchas leyes anticlericales mismas que fueron puestas en vigor hasta el punto que el gobierno federal decretó la suspensión de culto. Esto generó un levantamiento por parte de muchos mexicanos y mexicanas con el único fin de defender su religión y su derecho a celebrarla.

En marzo de 1925, estos mexicanos católicos movidos por el deseo de justicia, fundaron la Liga Nacional para la Defensa de la Libertad Religiosa. Ese mismo mes, el Papa Pío XI proclamó la Fiesta de Cristo Rey, celebrada el último domingo del año litúrgico. Esta fiesta se incluyó al calendario litúrgico para recordar a los cristianos —que no importa en qué país o bajo que gobierno nos encontremos— pertenecemos a un solo poder, a un solo Señor, ¡un solo Rey! Inspirados por el grito “¡Viva Cristo Rey!”, miles de mexicanos dieron testimonio público de su fe y murieron con esta confesión de fe, justo antes de recibir el martirio, demostrando así que Jesús es verdaderamente el único Rey de sus vidas. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Today we have a modern feast, less than a century old, and placed at the very end of the liturgical cycle of Sundays only in 1969. In 1925, the world was in a sorry state from the vantage point of Pope Pius XI. The winds of war had swept the map of Europe raw, and ancient Christian dynasties had fallen in Russia and Spain. Although the Great War had ended, wars were breaking out everywhere. Fascism was already in control in Italy, and Nazism was on the horizon for Germany. The disorder making its claim on the human race was, the pope felt, an insult to the Divine Order. Pius XI designated the last Sunday in October as a day of universal recognition of the kingship of Christ. Creating this feast was an act of bravery by the pope, who was standing up against idolatry of the state and the dehumanizing forces of the modern world, things that are not hard to detect in today’s world as well. In 1969 it seemed fitting to move the feast to a place of honor at the end of the year, a way of summing up the whole movement of the liturgical year toward the perfection of the Kingdom of God. In recent decades, many Protestant churches have adopted this day from the new Roman calendar, so it is shared now with the Church of England, the Episcopal, Presbyterian, and Lutheran churches, and others.

—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

CHRIST, KING OF ALL

  On this, the final Sunday of the liturgical year, we celebrate the solemnity of Christ the King. By concluding the year with this feast we are proclaiming

our faith that Jesus Christ is the one and only king over all seasons, all peoples, and all of creation.

At the end of time as we know it, Christ’s work of restoring all things to unity and harmony

with their Creator God will be completed. This Sunday, when we claim Christ as both our Shepherd and our King, we recognize our own calling to

participate in Christ’s saving work by caring for those whom Jesus calls “the least ones” (Matthew 25:45). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

CRISTO, REY DE TODOS

En este, el último domingo del año litúrgico,

celebramos la solemnidad de Cristo Rey. Al concluir el

año con esta fiesta proclamamos nuestra fe en que

Jesucristo es el solo y único rey sobre todos los

tiempos, todos los pueblos y toda la Creación.

Al final del tiempo que conocemos, quedará

completa la obra de Cristo de restaurar todas las cosas

en unidad y armonía con Dios su Creador. Este

domingo, cuando proclamamos que Cristo es nuestro

Pastor y nuestro Rey, reconocemos nuestro llamado a

participar en la obra salvadora de Cristo al cuidar de

quienes Cristo llama “aquellos más

insignificantes” (Mateo 25:45). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

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† Sacraments †

**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 patient’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 Steve Gage or Chuck Lyon if anyone is

interested. Steve #:301-318-7736 or Chuck at # 336-736-4139

COLUMBIETTES:

The St. Joseph Columbiettes – Auxiliary 10891

would like to extend an invitation to all the la-

dies of the parish to join our organization. We

meet the third Wednesday of most months from

6:45pm – 8:30pm. If you are interested in joining or would like

more information, please contact the church office. A

current Columbiette will return your call.

Youth Group YOUTH GROUP MEETING 5:30-7:30PM AT CHURCH UPSTAIRS EVERY OTHER SUNDAY OF THE MONTH ALL YOUTH OF AGES 13-18 YEARS OLD ARE WELCOME!! COME ONE COME ALL!!

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, Maria de Jesus Montes (Carmen

Martinez Sister), Jim White, Jose and Kevin Seminarians

from our church, JR Newsome, Mary Matthews, Sara

Dunmeyer’s daughter, Kevin Bennet, Donald Hills,

Magdalena Guillen, Kroeger Family

Military: Adolfo Angel Vasquez, Matthew Bryant

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

LET’S GO GREEN

Recycle Update:

With the success of the yard sale and resulting in recyclable items, the recycling is changing to reflect personnel adjustements and best future results. Recycling Submissins and turn ins are now scheduled for the first weekend of the month beginning November. A list of acceptable items is available in the office.

Again Thank You

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Novedades del Reciclaje:

Con el exito de la yard sale y resultando en articulos para reciclar, habra unos cambios para mejor resultado en el futuro. La entrega de los articulos para reciclar sera el primer fin de semana de cada mes empezando Noviembre. Una lista de articulos adecuados para reciclar esta disponible en la oficina.

Una vez más Gracias

Children’s Choir and Youth Choir

Are recruiting more members. We ask all parents to please consider your children joining this Ministry. Please contact the office or Ines Rivero for more information.

Priests’ Retirement and Bene its Collection

Goal $9,827.00

Raised $3,300.00

Needed $6,527.00

Pleasecontinuesupportingourparishtoreachourgoalsoon.

Bible Study

Next Bible Study Class is on November 28th. Everyone is welcome to come join

every Tuesday at 10 am for more information contact the Parish Office.

CHRISTMAS PARTY

Save the date December 9 starting at

6:30 pm at CJ’s Restaurant Ballroom.

Get your tickets from Knights or the

office $10 for adults, Children 4-11 yrs $7.50

Christmas Giving Tree

We will again this year be helping the needy in our community. Our Giving Tree will be going up the week of Thanksgiving

(Nov 20th).

When you select a tag from the tree please write down the red number and

the family number on the lists provided.

All gifts will be due back December 17th at the latest.

Thank you for your generosity.