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SACRAMENTS

Reconciliation

Individual Confessions: Saturdays in the Church 3:00 to 3:45 p.m.; Sundays following the 9:30 & 11:30 Masses; or make an appointment by calling the Rectory.

Baptism The fourth Sunday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements must be made in advance. Please call the Rectory for details.

Marriage Couples are asked to consult with a priest at least six months in advance to allow adequate time for preparation and pre cana reflection.

Anointing of the Sick The first Saturday of each month before 4:00 p.m. Mass. If you or anyone you know is suffering from a serious illness and would like to receive this beautiful sacrament, please call the Rectory.

MASS SCHEDULE:

Saturday

4:00 p.m. in the Church

Sunday

7:30 a.m. in the Church

9:30 a.m. in the Parish Center

11:30 a.m. in the Parish Center (live stream)

Monday - Saturday

9:00 a.m. in the Church

The Church is equipped with an elevator

The Parish Center has level entrances

Please note COVID-19 safety guidelines on page 2

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Saint Joseph Rectory 2 Barber Street P.O. Box 557 Medway, MA 02053-0557 Telephone: 508-533-6500 Facsimile: 508-533-1236

Saint Joseph Church 151 Village Street

Medway, Massachusetts 02053

Saint Joseph Parish Center 145 Holliston Street

P.O. Box 557 Medway, MA 02053-0557 Telephone: 508-533-7771 Facsimile: 508-533-0604

Saint Joseph Cemetery Oakland Street 508-533-7771

Saint Joseph Academy 145 Holliston Street

508-533-7777

Fr. Linus Mendis, Administrator www.saintjosephmedway.org

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Parish Offertory Last week our Offertory collection gained $4156.00 for parish operations, of which $1904.00 was received through online giving. We are deeply grateful for your support of our parish!

Please pray for those for whom the following celebrations of the Eucharist are offered.

Saturday January 16, 2021

9:00 a.m. Nick Fillman

Sunday January 17, 2021

9:30 Diane Ring

11:30 Michael W. Kane ~ Special Intention

Monday January 18, 2021

9:00 a.m. Rose Marie Sterling

Tuesday January 19, 2021

9:00 a.m. Rachel Sterling

Wednesday January 20, 2021

9:00 a.m. Mary Walsh

Thursday January 21, 2021

9:00 a.m. Michelle Archambault

Friday January 22, 2021

9:00 a.m. Brigid Ferris-Hughes ~ Special Intention

Saturday January 23, 2021

4:00 p.m. James Walter Loop ~ 25th Anniversary

COVID-19 Health Guidelines: Masks Must be Worn at Mass & Communion Received in Hand Only Due to public health concerns everyone must wear a mask while attending Mass. Our priests and Eucharistic Ministers at Saint Joseph Parish mmay not distribute Holy Communion on the tongue. We invite the faithful to reverently receive the Eucharist in their hand. Keep your mask in place until you have stepped away from the priest. Lower your mask and receive the Host, then replace your mask. This directive is motivated by care and concern for the health of our people, especially those who are most vulnerable. For further information please see directives for the Catholic community of the Archdiocese of Boston www.bostoncatholic.org/coronavirus.

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MASS INTENTIONS WEEKLY OFFERTORY

Clergy Health and Retirement Trust

Each Christmas season, we have the opportunity to support our priests through the special collection benefitting the Clergy Health and Retirement Trust. With the goal of ensuring the health and well-being of our priests, the Trust offers preventive health and wellness programs, offers one-on-one support and advocacy to priests with health concerns, and operates Regina Cleri, a state of the art facility where senior priests live in community. Please visit clergytrust.org This special collection is a primary source of funding to care for our priests. This year’s donations total $2036.00. Thank you! Your generosity is very much appreciated.

Saint Joseph Catholic Daughters Court Saint Joseph of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas will be collecting Pennies for the Unborn after all masses the weekend of January 23rd, 2021.

Scholarship Checks College students who received Saint Joseph Parish Scholarships are reminded to please check in at the Parish Center office and verify that they are still in school and eligible to receive their award. Scholarship checks will be available starting Tuesday, January 12, 2021 and may be picked up at the Saint Joseph Center office during the hours of 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Congratulations to our Scholarship Graduates!

The Parish is in need of additional lectors and eucharistic ministers who are willing to serve at all masses at this time. Training will be provided. Contact Lisa Stepanski 508-641-0035 orlitdoc229@yahoo.com if you are serving or are interested in serving. A schedule will be forthcoming. We are grateful for your commitment! Thank you to all who have been serving as lectors and eucharistic ministers in the past few months.

Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers Needed

Memorare to Saint Joseph Remember, O most chaste spouse of the Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who implored your help and sought your intercession were left unassisted. Full of confidence in your power we fly unto you and beg your protection. Despise not O Guardian of the Redeemer our humble petitions, but in your kindness, hear and answer us. Amen.

Pope Francis Proclaims Year of Dedication to Saint Joseph

Marking the 150th anniversary of Saint Joseph being declared patron of the universal church, Pope Francis proclaimed a yearlong celebration. At our Church, the statue of Saint Joseph has been beautifully decorated and placed in the sanctuary, and the Litany to Saint Joseph ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/litany-of-st-joseph-247 will be prayed after each Mass to honor our Parish Saint.

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PARISH NEWS

New Website Saint Joseph Parish has a new website. Our Parish URL address is saintjosephmedway.org Online donation settings remain the same. You will not need to take any action if you are already making your donations to the Parish online.

2021-2022 School Year Enrollment is now open. We offer three programs: 2 Day - Tuesday & Thursday 9-12:00. Must be 2 years 9 months by September 1st. 3 Day - Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9-12:00. Must be 3 years old by Sepember 1st. Extended Day option until 2:30. 5 Day – Monday-Friday 9-12:00. Must be 4 years old by September 1st. Extended day care option until 2:30. Contact Angela Simonds or Lynne Sheehan at 508-533-7777 or academy@stjosephmedway.org if you have any questions. Visit our website www.stjosephacacemymedway.com

Saint Joseph Academy Preschool

Boston Homeless Ministry would like to thank all our donors that give so very generously to our homeless friends in Boston! They bless you constantly for the items that you have given them as it is you that make this ministry possible! We are always so happy when one of our friends tells us they have found a place to live! Those are your prayers at work! Items needed: socks and underwear. We have not resumed our travels into Boston as yet, however, we are asking for 2 specific donation items that we will deliver directly to 3 Boston Shelters: Rosie's Place, The Pine Street Inn and New England Center of Homeless Veterans. • MEN'S NEW PACKAGED BRIEFS & NEW PACKAGED BOXER SHORTS IN ANY SIZE. • WOMEN'S NEW PACKAGED PANTIES IN ANY SIZE. • MEN & WOMENS' NEW PACKAGED WARM SOCKS . (No anklets) You can leave them in the following bins: • St. Joseph's Church in the Vestibule (to the right on entering) • The Parish Center Lobby. Open M-F (9-4) • The Donations Bin in Father Mara Hall Thank you also, for the 2XL,3XL and 4XL hoodies, coats and gloves for our large sized men. Remember to drop items in the tall wooden bin in Fr. Mara Hall. We hope that you all are safe & healthy during this most difficult year and we thank you for all your past support and your ongoing prayers for our friends that live on the streets of Boston.

Medway Food Pantry: This month’s pantry needs are for feminine products and soup of any variety

Toilet paper, paper towels, and personal hygiene products are always needed. Your donations go to the Medway Food Pantry located at Mahan Circle. Donation of non-perishables can be left in the large wooden bin in Fr. Mara Hall. Your continued support is much needed and appreciated!

Total pounds donated: Sept. 654: Oct. 470: Nov. 378: Dec: 289

OUTRIEACH MINISTRIES

High School Youth Group Happy New Year!

Like us on FB at St. Joseph Medway High School Youth Group and on Instagram at Stjoseph_hsyg to stay informed of our meetings and activities! You can also contact us at stjoehsyg@gmail.com with any questions. #GOandDO

Middle School Youth Group Happy New Year! All 6th, 7th and 8th graders are welcome to join us.

For more information about the MSYG, please contact the MSYG committee at stjosephmsyg@gmail.com

PARISH YOUTH GROUPS

Saint Vincent de Paul, January 10, 2021

Your gifts to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul help those among us who are poor and suffering to find God. Can we truly call ourselves disciples of Christ unless we, too, hear God’s call and respond by transforming our lives, evidenced in the simple willingness to be obedient to God’s will. This means more than keeping the commandments, it means that our whole lives are directed to waiting and listening for God’s self-revelation. Sometimes this revelation comes through others—perhaps in their cry for help. Consider responding by helping those in need.

Is there a family you know who needs assistance? Please call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that together we may help.

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