OFFICE of RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

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

E-mail: religious.ed@stjosephastoria.org

Parish STAFF

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

(Spanish), 12:00 Noon

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Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 19, 2017 Blessed are you who fear the L . — Psalm 128:1a ************************************************************************ SHARING OUR GIFTS Autumn is the season for harvesting and sharing the fruits of our labors. This week’s scriptures use images of the harvest, family life, pregnancy, and investment to describe the abundant harvest in the reign of God. We discover that sharing the gifts we have been given brings eternal rewards for everyone. In the Gospel parable a master entrusts his possessions to three servants before going on a journey. Each is given some talents. What they do with those talents determines what the master will do with them when he returns. How about us? What are we doing with our talents? How will our Master treat us when he returns? ************************************************************************ 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 November 13– 17 will burn in memory of Fiorigio Colangelo as requested by: Assunta DiVirgilio

BREAD AND WINE to be consecrated at Masses during this weekend (Nov. 18 & 19) and the week of (Nov. 20-24) in loving memory of: John Caressimo as requested by Eleanor Caressimo ***********************************************************************

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.

PRAYER INTENTIONS

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

Rodriguez, Angelina Spensieri, Remington Stufford & George Glus

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

Aileen Radeska, Gina Centonze & Lena Stabile

Saturday, November 18: Vigil Mass 5:00 Mildred & Felice Sgammato Sunday, November 19: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Masses of the Day: 7:45 Cesare Gaviglia & Joseph Sclafani 9:00 Frank DiRico, Domenica Saraceni, Katarina Dujmovic, Pat Shiels (1st Anniversary) 10:30 Ines Amada Leon & Ines A. Leon 12:00 Daniel Antonelli 7:00pm Pesale Family Monday, November 20: 8:00 Antoinette & Giuseppe DiVito 12:00 Angela, Maria & Luigi Fosco Tuesday, November 21: Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00 Barbara Schatz 12:00 Lucia Sivlli Wednesday, November 22: St. Cecilia 8:00 Adelaide Myers, Mario Giamo 12:00 Ida Calzolaio, Fiorigio Colangelo 7:30pm Doroteo Gonzales Thursday, November 23:St. Clement I, St. Columban; Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro; Thanksgiving Day 10:00 People of the Parish Friday, November 24: St. Andrew Dũng-Lạc and Companions 8:00 Rose Anne Collins 12:00 Jenny, Mateo, Francesca & Francesco Calabro

Saturday, November 25: St. Catherine of Alexandria; Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00 Marica Faga 5:00 Jessie & Charles Cachia, Maria & Michele Brunetti, Albert Russo 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 12:00 Rose Hogan 7:00pm Xuereb Family

MASS SCHEDULE

Thanksgiving Message from our

Pastor

Dear Brothers and Sisters, This is the happy time of the year when members of families who live scattered at the four corners of the United States travel to come together for Thanksgiving. As this wonderful family holiday takes place, it is a good time to ponder on the essence of the meaning of Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving Day is simply about thanking the One and only living God, our God, for His endless love, His gift of grace, His daily renewed mercies, His unfailing protection, and His abundant blessings. So, brothers and sisters, let’s be grateful to God for our many blessings. Let’s give Him thanks for our husbands & wives. Your marriage may not be at the place where it should be, but you are united together for good reasons. Let’s give thanks to God for our children. Our children are a blessing on their own regardless of their behavior. Let’s give thanks to God for our parents and siblings. Let’s give thanks to God for our faithful friends. Have a Blessed, Healthy and Happy Thanksgiving. Rev. Vincent Miceli

Mensaje de Acción de Gracias de nuestro Párroco

Queridos hermanos y hermanas, Esta es una época feliz del año donde los miembros de las familias que viven dispersos en los cuatro rincones de los Estados Unidos viajan para reunirse por motivo de nuestra fiesta de Acción de Gracias. Como esta maravillosa fiesta familiar tiene lugar, es un buen momento para reflexionar sobre la esencia del significado del día de acción de gracias. El día de acción de gracias es simplemente dar las gracias al único y único Dios viviente, nuestro Dios, por su amor infinito, su don de gracia, sus misericordias renovadas diariamente, su protección infalible, y sus abundantes bendiciones. Así que, hermanos y hermanas, seamos agradecidos a Dios por nuestras muchas bendiciones. Vamos a darle las gracias por nuestros maridos o esposas. Su matrimonio puede no estar en el lugar donde debería estar, pero usted está unido por buenas razones. Vamos a dar gracias a Dios por nuestros hijos. Nuestros hijos son una bendición independientemente de su comportamiento. Vamos a dar gracias a Dios por nuestros padres y hermanos. Vamos a dar gracias a Dios por nuestros fieles amigos. Que tengan un bendecido y saludable día de Acción De Gracias. Reverendo Vincent Miceli

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Trigésimo Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 19 de noviembre de 2017

Dichoso el que teme al Señor. — Salmo 128 (127):1a ************************************************************************ COMPARTIENDO NUESTROS DONES El otoño es la estación de la cosecha y de compartir los frutos de nuestra labor. Las lecturas bíblicas de esta semana emplean imágenes de la cosecha, la vida familiar, el embarazo y la inversión para describir la abundante cosecha en el Reino de Dios. Descubrimos que compartir los dones que hemos recibido trae recompensa eterna para todos. En la parábola del Evangelio un hombre le encarga sus bienes a tres servidores antes de partir de viaje. A cada uno le da dinero. Lo que hacen con ese dinero determina lo que el amo hará con ellos cuando regrese. ¿Y qué de nosotros? ¿Qué estamos haciendo con nuestros talentos? ¿Cómo nos tratará nuestro Maestro cuando vuelva? ***********************************************************************

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND A SPECIAL THANKSGIVING

DAY LITURGY

November 23rd at 10 a.m.

On this day we all unite together to thank God for His many Blessings. Symbolic gifts will be presented at offertory time and bread blessed to be taken home and shared at the thanksgiving table.

We invite the children of our parish to attend dressed as pilgrims or Indians or in the native dress of their countries. Please, donate non perishable food for the St. Joseph Food Pantry.

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NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY Sunday, December 31, 2017

7:30pm to 1:00am

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

Music and Dancing Complimentary Champagne at Midnight Party Favors, Noisemakers, and More!!

Watch the Ball Come Down at Midnight!! Stay tuned . . . more details to come!!!

Events at St. Joseph’s church

November:

November 19th: Bingo 1-4pm

November 26th: Wine & Cheese after 7pm mass November 23rd at 10 a.m. • Thanksgiving Family Mass • Autumn 50/50 Raffle, after Mass • Thanksgiving Brunch at 1:00 p.m. December: December 3rd: Bingo 1-4pm

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

2017 Annual Catholic Appeal As of October 23, 2017, 120 parish families have pledged $43,166.00, 77.84% of Pledge Goal, $40,373.80 received toward our parish goal of $55,455 for the 2017 Annual Catholic Appeal to assist Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio and our diocesan church to maintain its many services and ministries. We ask that every parish family consider making a pledge to this campaign, remembering that all monies received over goal will be returned to St. Joseph’s. In case that we do not reach that goal, our parish will have to pay the balance to the Dioceses. ***************************************************************

Thanksgiving Day Dinner November 23th

at 1:00 pm, in the Social Center We invite you who are alone, or not, who have no family near, or maybe have a big family, who have had a difficult time, or maybe a blessed year… that is, you who are willing to share with us your presence, the food you can bring and above all your gratitude to God. If you are unable to provide food,

your presence is still welcome. In order to organize our event please call to the rectory Office during the week. At 718-278-1611. Please R.S.V.P. by Nov. 20th, if you plan to join us.

Update on Parish Weekly Collection, November 12, 2017

Sunday Collection...........................................$5,251Fuel.................................................................$1,496 Total Collection.............................................$6,747 ***********************************************************************

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.

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Autumn 50/50 Raffle Tickets are on sale at the Parish Office. Drawing Will Be Held November

23rd, Thanksgiving Day. You do not need to be present to win.

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