OFFICE of RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

28-47 43 Street, Astoria, NY 11103 Phone: (718) 278-1611

E-mail: religious.ed@stjosephastoria.org

5:00 p.m. (English) 7:45am, 9:00am, 10:30am (Spanish),

12:00 Noon

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

After 12:00 Mass until 4:00pm.

SCHEDULE OF MASSES

Parish STAFF

SACRAMENTS

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.” — Matthew 25:35 ************************************************************************ 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). ************************************************************************ READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31; Ps 3:2-7; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15; Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Lk 19:41-44 Thanksgiving Day, Suggested: Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19 Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Chr 29:10bcd, 11-12; Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13; Ps 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23:1-3, 5-6; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46 ************************************************************************

Sanctuary Lamp for the week of (Nov. 27 – Dec. 1) will burn in memory of Patricia & Edward Rossi as requested by: The Rustici Family. ***********************************************************************

Mass Book for 2018 The new Mass book for 2018 is open for anyone who desires to reserve a Mass to be celebrated for the intention of a loved one in the next calendar year. The offering for a Mass will be $15 for a weekday Mass and $25 for a Saturday evening/ Sunday Mass. *********************************************************************** Thinking of Remembering a Loved One?

Thinking of Remembering a Loved One? To remember the intention of a loved one, you may donate the bread and wine consecrated at Mass for one week or weekend. Or the Sanctuary Lamp (candle lit near the Tabernacle) for one week. Call or come to the parish office for more information about how you can remember a loved one.

PRAYER INTENTIONS

F T S H James Leung, Aidan Hale, Lucia Perez, Pedro

Rodriguez, Angelina Spensieri, Remington Stufford & George Glus

***********************************************************************Those Who Have Entered into Eternal Life

Giuseppina DiGiRolamo, Barbara Curatolo, Thomas Di Silvestre, Elvira Paccione,

Aileen Radeska, Gina Centonze & Lena Stabile

Saturday, November 25:Vigil Mass 5:00 Jessie & Charles Cachia, Alberto Russo, Maria & Michele Brunetti, Sunday, November 26: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Masses of the Day: 7:45 Maria & Peter A. Gaviglia 9:00 Giordano Vlacich, Luigi Vissicchio, Rosa Badalamenti & Luigi Davi 10:30 Ernesto Lopez & Roberto Delmenico 12:00 Rose Hogan 7:00pm Xuereb Family Monday, November 27:Thirty-fourth or Last Week in Ordinary Time 8:00 Bolivar Ramos 12:00 Fosco Family Tuesday, November 28: 8:00 Virginia Filiberti 12:00 Madeline Florio, Maria & Vincent Leo Wednesday, November 29: 8:00 Maureen Carrol 12:00 Celestino Bastianai Charles Burs 7:30pm Laura Bautista & Family Estefania Velasco Thursday, November 30: St. Andrew 8:00 Ivan Zgombic 12:00 Salvatore Picinic Friday, December 1: First Friday 8:00 Pasquale Romilda 12:00 Angelina & Vincenzo Campagna

Saturday, December 2: First Saturday; Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00 Purgatorial Society 5:00 Giacomina Vallini & Lena Sabile Sunday, December 3: First Sunday of Advent Masses of the Day: 7:45 John Cvelic 9:00 Luigi Zeppetelli, Luiga DiBuccio, Pawla & Mariano Cauchi 10:30 Emilia Jaramillo & Berta Beserra 12:00 Tom Glavan & Marija Barulich 7:00pm Mass Available

MASS SCHEDULE

Parish Christmas Giving Tree

Every year, St. Joseph's parishioners help to make Christmas a little brighter for local families, as well as men, women, and children throughout the city. A Giving Tree will be placed in the Msgr. Ryan Hall (Gathering space), and trimmed with ornaments representing the needs of these charities. This year your gift donations will be sent to the missionaries of charities (Sisters of Mother Theresa) to be distributed throughout the Diocese of Brooklyn. We ask that you return your gift (s) to the Giving Tree no later than Sunday, December 17.

If you know of a parish family in need, please leave the family's name, phone number, and children's ages in the Rectory.

Please note that these gifts should not be wrapped.

Events & announcements at St. Joseph’s church

December:

December 3rd: Bingo CANCELED!

December 3rd: Advent Vespers with Outdoor tree lighting And Blessing of the Creche December 10th: Christmas Fair & Breakfast with St. Nick 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Social Center ***********************************************************************

Save the Date! St. Joseph’s music Ministry presents St. Joseph’s Youth Choir and St. Joseph’s Hand Bell choir in a Benefit concert.

“Christmas around the World” Sunday, Dec 10 at 40:30 p.m.

$10 Donation Requested

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY

Sunday, December 31, 2017 7:30pm to 1:00am

St. Joseph’s Academy Auditorium

Cocktails ~ 7:30pm Dinner ~ 8:30pm

Complete Buffet Dinner, Cash Bar, Music and Dancing

Complimentary Champagne at Midnight, Party Favors,

Noisemakers, and More!! Watch the Ball Come Down at

Midnight!! Reserve your tickets before Thursday, Dec. 28th!! Individual Tickets ~ $50 per adult, $10 per child. Special Table Package for 8 Adults ~ $350 ($43.75 each)

NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR!!

Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, Rey del Universo

26 de noviembre de 2017 “E estuve hambriento y me dieron de comer, sediento y me dieron de beber”. — Mateo 25:35 ************************************************************************ 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). ************************************************************************

LA ASOCIACION GUADALUPANA

INVITA A LA COMUNIDAD A LA CELEBRACION EN HONOR A NUESTA SEÑORA DE

GUADALUPE.

MARTES 12 DE DICIEMBRE, 2017

5:30 AM REZO DEL SANTO ROSARIO 6:15 AM MAÑANITAS A NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE 7:30AM DESAYUNO MEXICANO (LOBBY DE LA PARROQUIA) 6:00 PM PROCESION 7:00 PM CELEBRACION DE LA MISA SEGUIDA DE UNA CENA GUADALUPANA. CAFETERIA DE LA ESCUELA) SE LES PIDE A LAS MADRES QUE TRAIGAN SUS NIÑOS VESTIDOS DE JUAN DIEGUITOS PARA ACOMPAÑAR EN LA PROCESION

árbol navideño de regalos de la parroquia.

Todos los años, feligreses de San José ayudan a hacer un poco más alegre la Navidad para las familias locales, así como los hombres, mujeres y niños en toda la ciudad. Un árbol se coloca en el Hall Monseñor Ryan (Gathering Space) y adornado con ornamentos que representan las necesidades de estas organizaciones benéficas. Este año las

donaciones de regalo se enviarán a los misioneros de la caridad (Hermanas de la madre Theresa) para ser distribuidos a lo largo de la diócesis de Brooklyn. Pedimos que regrese su regalo (s) al árbol no más tarde del domingo, 17 de diciembre. Si sabes de una familia de la parroquia en necesidad, por favor dejar nombre de la familia, número de teléfono y las edades de los niños en la rectoría.

Por favor no envolver los regalos. Gracias

Update on Parish Weekly Collection, November 19, 2017

Sunday Collection.....$4,913 Christmas Flowers....$1,960 Human Development...$621 Total Collection.........$7,494

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The Divine Mercy Prayer Group Please join us for our weekly meeting every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m, at Holy Family Room; Length of meeting is

approximately one hour. ***********************************************************************

Food Pantry Our Food Pantry is open every Thursday from 8:00 —9:30am, to assist any parishioner that is need of food. To register please bring a NYC Benefit card. Please Note: The Secure Food deposit Box…

Located in the front lobby of our church on Rectory side. Please deposit all dry food (pasta, rice, beans, cans and bottles) there. This will assist us in securing that your food donations go directly to the needy.

Welcome to Our Parish Please mark one:

Please register me and, yes, send me envelopes. Please contact me about becoming a Catholic or

completing my initiation as a Catholic through the Sacraments of Holy Communion and Confir-mation.

Please contact me about Religion Education for my child.

Please contact me about how I can volunteer.

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Date of Birth : ________________________ Address:_____________________________ Apt. #________ City:__________________ State:__________ Zip code______________ Phone:______________________________ E-mail:_____________________________

Please fill out this form, and deposit in the basket collection or in the Parish office, or e-mail rectory@stjosephastoria.org

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