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Corpus Christi Sunday
"While they were eating, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, gave it to them, and said, 'Take it; this is my body.' Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. He said to them, 'This is my blood of the covenant, which
will be shed for many.'" Where the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ is not observed as a holy day, it is assigned to the Sunday after Trinity Sunday, which is then considered its proper day in the calendar. Corpus Christi (Body and Blood of Christ) is a Eucharistic solemnity, or better, the solemn commemoration of the institution of that sacrament. It is, moreover, the Church's official act of homage and gratitude to Christ, who by instituting the Holy Eucharist gave to the Church her greatest treasure. Holy Thursday, assuredly, marks the anniversary of the institution, but the commemoration of the Lord's passion that very night suppresses the rejoicing proper to the occasion. Today's observance, therefore, accents the joyous aspect of Holy Thursday.
Symbols: The usual symbol for the Holy Eucharist is a chalice, with a host rising out of it. The chalice is shown with a hexagonal base, as a rule, symbolizing the Six Attributes of the Deity (power, wisdom, majesty, mercy, justice and love), and with a richly wrought stem of gold, studded with precious stones. The host is shown as the typical circular wafer, upon which may be imprinted the letters I. N. R. I., from which proceed rays of light, symbolical of the Real Presence, the substantial presence of Christ under the species of bread and wine. An altar, upon which is set a cross, two or more candles in their tall candlesticks, a chalice and a ciborium, is another symbol often seen.
St. Juliana of Mount Cornillion (Belgian), a 12th-century nun, spearheaded the effort to include a feast day for the Blessed Sacrament. She reportedly had a vision of the Church as a pure full moon with one dark spot, which she interpreted as the omission of a feast for the sacrament. Pope Urban IV decreed the Feast of Corpus Christi in the mid-13th century.
In the Middle Ages, the priest was the only person who received the elements. The congregation watched him eat the bread and drink the wine.
The Sacraments are Jesus Christ's presence in us. So it is important for us to go to Confession and receive Holy Communion. - Pope Francis via twitter on Nov 23, 2013.
St. Joseph
Catholic Church 2481 Spruce St
Martinsville, va 24112
Website/Sitio Web: www.stjoechurch.net
Mass Schedule / Horarios de Misa
Sunday/Domingo 10:15 (English) 11:45 (Español) Weekdays: 12:10 Thursday/ Jueves & Friday/ Viernes
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 / Declaración de la mission parroquial: Queremos fomentar y profundizar la fe en la Santísima Trinidad a través de la celebración de la Eucaristia y la Palabra de Dios y ser dicipulos activios de nuestro Salvador, Jesucristo, en nuestra comunidad y en todo el mundo.
Study the Bible Sunday morning after 10:15 Mass until 1:00 pm Probe the Scripture Readings of the day. Question; share insights; consider
applications for living in today’s world. Everyone is welcome to attend and participate!
Thursday evening Bible Study 7:00. continues all through Summer , at 7 pm in the Library . The book of Revelations is done, so
we will be looking at various issues like the Reformation (this being the 500 anniversary of Martin Luther's break) , a more in
depth study of Fatima , viewing a film or two, etc. No homework is essential and anyone can drop in and participate!!! A
strong INVITE is put out to everyone!
Earn money for our parish
Go to Smile.amazon.com and designate St. Joseph as your charity and shop through Amazon as usual!
Food Lion gift cards in various amounts are available every Sunday after Mass and in the church office during the week. The
cards can be used when you do your regular shopping or given as gifts. They are as easy to use as a debit card- just swipe
and go and St. Joseph gets money!
If you shop at Kroger – register your rewards card online at www.kroger.com/communityrewards and enter St. Joseph # 82116
and the number on your card. The church gets money back based on how much you spend.
There is no cost to you for any of these programs! Grocery cards need to be renewed after a year. You should receive an
email with instructions. See Steve Ogilbee for more information about gift cards or call the church office about Amazon.
ST. JOSEPH PARISH STAFF:
Pastor, Fr. Nicholas Mammi: [email protected] cell: (540) 520-
0858
Secretary/Dir. Religious Ed. Donna McGarry:
Bookkeeper, Pat Prillaman:
Hispanic Coordinator, Eduardo Guerrero: [email protected]
PERSONAL DE SAN JOSE: Pastor: Padre Nicholas Mammi: [email protected] cell: (540)
520-0858
Secretaria/Dir. De Educación Religiosa: Donna McGarry:
Contadora, Pat Prillaman: [email protected]
Coordinador Hispano: Eduardo Guerrero: [email protected]
PARISH OFFICES: (CLUSTER) Oficinas Parroquiales:
St. Joseph, Martinsville Phone/ Telefono: (276) 638-4779 Fax: (276)
638-2218
E-mail/ Correo Electrónico:
Office Hours: Tues–Fri. 8:30am-4:00 pm
Hora de Officina: Martes-Viernes. 8:30-4:00
(Fr. Nicholas here Thurs. & Fri.) (Padre Nicholas
esta aqui Jueves & Viernes)
St. Francis of Assisi, Rocky Mount 15 Glennwood Dr (540) 483-9591
(Fr. Nicholas here Tues. & Wed.) (Padre Nicholas
esta aqui Martes & Miercoles)
Sacraments / Sacramentos: Baptism: Call parish office to register for preparation classes. Expectant parents are encouraged to attend. Bautismo: Llenar el formulario, después padres y padrinos asistir a dos pláticas de preparación. Ver a Eduardo Guerrero mieroles y Viernas de 6:30 a 8:30 pm en la oficina. Reconciliation: Wednesday 5:30-7:00 PM or by appointment Confesión: Miercolas de 5:30 a 7:00 pm o llamar a la oficina para hacer una cita. Marriage: Call or email for an appointment with Fr. Nicholas at least 6 months prior to wedding. Matrimonio: Llamar o mandar un correo electrónico al Padre Nicholas por lo menos 6 meses antes de las fecha de la boda, tambien pueden ver a Eduardo Guerrero Ministry with the Elderly: Homebound parishioners who would like to receive communion at their home, contact the parish office. Ministerio con los ancianos: Feligreses que no pueden salir y quisieran recibir la comunion en sus casas, llamar a la oficina. Religious Education: Children: Wednesday 5:30 – 6:45 PM Sept.- May; Adults (RCIA) Call Jim Reaghard 638-1427 to register. Educación religiosa; Niños: Miercoles de 5:30 a 6:45 pm (de Septiembre a Mayo) Adultos: Ver a Eduardo Guerrero en el horario de oficina.
Ongoing Events
WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
Jun 18 SUN: THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
Dt 8: 2-3. 14-16/ Ps 147: 12-15. 19-20 (12)/ 1 Cor 10:
16-17/ Optional Sequence Lauda, Sion/ Jn 6: 51-58 MASS IN ENGLISH/ Misa en Ingles 10:15 –Aaron Kovac +
MASS IN SPANISH/ Misa en Español 11:45 –
Bible Study/ Estudio de la Biblia 11:30
Jun 19 Mon: Ordinary Weekday/ Romuald, ab
(Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time) 2 Cor 6: 1-10/ Ps 98: 1. 2b. 3ab. 3cd-4/ Mt 5: 38-42
Jun 20 Tue: Ordinary Weekday 2 Cor 8: 1-9/ Ps 146: 2. 5-6ab. 6c-7. 8-9a/ Mt 5: 43-48
Jun 21 Wed: Aloysius Gonzaga, r M 2 Cor 9: 6-11/ Ps 112: 1bc-2. 3-4. 9/ Mt 6: 1-6. 16-18
NO Confessions Parish Council 7:30
Jun 22 Thu: Ordinary Weekday/ Paulinus of Nola,
John Fisher and Thomas More 2 Cor 11: 1-11/ Ps 111: 1b-2. 3-4. 7-8/ Mt 6: 7-15
NO Mass Bible Study 7:00
Jun 23 Fri: SACRED HEART OF JESUS S Dt 7: 6-11/ Ps 103: 1-2. 3-4. 6-7. 8. 10 (see 17)/ 1 Jn 4: 7-
16/ Mt 11: 25-30
NO Mass
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament - 1-8 pm
Jun 24 Sat: NATIVITY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST
Day:Is 49: 1-6/ Ps 139: 1b-3. 13-14ab. 14c-15/ Acts 13:
22-26/ Lk 1: 57-66. 80
Rosary at Grotto 9:00 am
Jun 25 SUN: 12th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Jer 20:10-13/ Ps 69:8-10.14.17.33-35 Rom 5:12-15/ Mt
10:26-33 MASS IN ENGLISH/ Misa en Ingles 10:15 – Maria Dung
Doan
MASS IN SPANISH/ Misa en Español 11:45 –
Bible Study/ Estudio de la Biblia 11:30
Minister schedule for June 25 Eucharistic: W*- C. Kiser, W- S. Humkey, M. Keyser, V. Puccio; B – B. Helmick Readers: 1 –I. Harrison; 2- B. Kurtz, Int. – G. Lawicki Ushers- R. East, D. Ephgrave, E. Bobbins, T. DiMaro
Mark your calendar 6/21-22 – no confessions or Mass 6/25 – Fr. Nicholas last Mass 7/2 – Fr. Mark White here 7/12-14 - VBS
God be with you, Fr. Nicholas Fr. Nicholas’ final office day will be 6/23
Final Mass at St. Joseph will be 6/25 *Cards and gifts can be placed in the basket in the commons
Confirmation Picture CD’s are available in the Church office!
Collections/ Colectas: 6/11/17
Budget Amt./ Cantidad de presupuesto $4,269.23 Collection/ Colecta: $3.777.30 +/- + $ 491.93
The second collection for 6/18 is for Peter’s Pence The purpose of the
Peter's Pence Collection is to provide the Holy Father with the financial
means to respond to those who are suffering as a result of war,
oppression, natural disaster, and disease. The first collection is needed
to pay for the everyday operating expenses of the parish such as
salaries, office supplies, sacramental materials, etc. La primera colecta
se utiliza para pagar los gastos diarios del funcionamiento de la
parroquia.
Prayer requests/Peticion de Oraciones List of prayer requests can be found in the book of prayer
in the commons and on the homepage of our website: La lista de peticiones se encuentra en el libro que esta encima
del mueble en la estancia y en nuestra pagina web: http://stjoechurch.net
(To add or remove prayer requests, please call the
church office. Para quitar o poner una peticion, por
favor llamar a la oficina de la iglesia) Unless otherwise requested, names will remain on the
prayer list for 4 weeks. If you would like to add a name to the
prayer network phone chain, please call Betty Gillispie or
Anna Towarnicki.
Please remember in your prayers:
Marie Bernice Downey, Bill Barbour, Diana Hoffman,
Gerald (Jerry) Modaro, Steve Ogilbee, Fr. Joe
Torretto, Bobby Nenvins, John Takacs, Nanette Getz
Sick, homebound, hospitalized?/ ¿Enfermo, Confinado en casa u hospitalizado?
If you, or someone you know, would like to receive
Communion or anointing of the sick, please call the office.
Outside of office hours, please call Barbara Kurtz (276)
647-1906 or Blaise Plageman (276) 632-1591
Si usted o alguien que usted conoce quisiera recibir los
Sacramentos, por favor llamar a la oficina de la Iglesia. Si
llama fuera del horario de oficina por favor llama a
Barbara Kurtz (276) 647-1906
Mass Intentions If you would like a Mass offered for a loved one, please call the church office or fill out a Mass intention envelope completely and place it in the offertory basket. Make checks payable to St. Joseph Catholic Church. Specific dates may not be available. Please include a contact number to arrange an alternate date if necessary.
Si usted quiere ofrecer una misa a un ser querido por favor lléne el sabre correspondiente para la intención y deposítelo en la canasta de la colecta. Haga el cheque a nombre St. Joseph Catholic Church. Quizas algunas fechas no esten disponibles incluya su número de teléfono para ofrecerle opciones
Welcome New Parishioners!
If you are new to MHC or St. Joseph’s or even if you’ve been here a while and have not officially registered, please ask the ushers for a registration form. Return the form to the church office or hand it to an usher after Mass. We are always happy to welcome new members to our parish family!
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
Liturgical Minister Schedules for July-Aug.
are available next to the sign in book.
STOP THE ABUSE OF JOURNEYSONGS
HYMNALS! We are finding many torn, bent,
written in and food covered books. Please
remember that these books are expensive
to replace and BE GENTLE!
Life Planning Seminar Series
The Diocese of Richmond’s Center for Marriage, Family, and Life is
hosting a three-part series intended for anyone who would like to
learn how to anticipate common issues that might arise toward the
end of life. The next seminar is on Tuesday, August 24 from 9:30am
– 12:30pm. A panel of speakers will present practical guidance for
how to care for an aging parent or spouse and what to consider
when choosing among several long-term care options. There is no
cost to attend and lunch is included with your free registration. Each
session will be offered live at the Diocese of Richmond Pastoral
Center and broadcast to satellite locations in the Western and
Eastern Vicariates. Learn more and register at www.cdrcmfl.org or
call the office at 804-622-5109.
No Confessions: Wed. 6/21, 6/28
No Mass Thurs. 6/22, 6/29 & Fri.
6/30
Camp St. Joseph - Vacation Bible School July 12-14 - 6:30-8:30 pm
Ages 5-10
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Food Donation request for July-Sept. Please remember that the food pantry at Grace
Network receives less donations over the
summer. Meanwhile the needs of our community
are still ongoing.
St. Joseph’s is asked to provide: Canned
vegetables
Community Storehouse is still in need of
Chef Boyardee microwave meals for the
children’s backpack program.