RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES: Every Sunday 9:45—12:00 noon during the school year. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS: Every Thursday at 7pm ~ September thru May. Contact Patti McCoy at 615-403-5564.

1225 GALLATIN PIKE SOUTH MADISON, TN 37115

Phone…………………………………………615-865-1071 Fax…………………………………………….615-868-4900 Email…………………………..sjsecretary@sjsandchurch.com Website…………………………...www.stjosephnashville.org

Parish Office Hours Monday−Thursday………………………..8:30 AM−4:30 PM Friday……………………………………...8:30 AM−12:30 PM

PASTORAL STAFF

Pastor, Rev. Tomy Joseph, MSFS……………….615-860-5027 tjpuly@gmail.com Associate Pastor, Rev. Ben Butler……………...615-860-5028 FrBenButler@sjsandchurch.com Deacon Don Craighead …………………………...615-870-0488 deacon.don@comcast.net Deacon Gordon McBride………………………….615-262-3411 mcbride900@hotmail.com Deacon Mike Kopczynski………………………….615-772-7334 mikemarkopczynski@yahoo.com Deacon Ted Welsh………………………………...615-868-3109 tedwelsh@bellsouth.net

CHURCH OFFICE STAFF • 615-865-1071

Secretary, Rita Shade Ext. 301 Bookkeeper, Deann Edison Ext. 309 Pastoral Care Coordinator, Belinda Myers Ext. 310 Director of Music, Jeff Hall Ext. 312 Director of Youth, Jennifer Rodgers Ext. 305 Dir. of Religious Education, Sharyn Curbo 615-860-5042 Parish Nurse, Carol Welsh 615-860-0128 Parish Council Chair, Grace Turano Finance Board Chair, Don Steinhilber

SCHOOL OFFICE STAFF • 615-865-1491

Principal……………………………………………...CJ Martin Receptionist……………………………….….Lisa McConnell School Board Chair……………………….Peg Petrelli-Zahn School Finance Committee Chair…………....Jared Smalley Home & School Association Chair………...........Hope Link

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 4:30 PM

Sunday: 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM (Spanish)

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday:

8:00 AM Mass Wednesday: 6:00 PM Mass

ADORATION TIMES

Wednesday: 5:00−6:00 PM Fridays: 8AM−6:00PM

CONFESSION TIMES

Wednesday: 5:00–6:00 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM & 4−4:30 PM

Sunday: 8:00−8:30 AM & by appt.

ROSARY TIMES Before the 4:30 PM Sat. Mass Before the 8:30 AM Sun. Mass

Weds: 5:00 PM−6:00 PM

St. Joseph Catholic Church & School January 3, 2016

The Epiphany of the Lord

Save the Date!

January 5th—Yesterday’s Kids—1:00-3:00 PM—PLC Media Room January 10th—Blood Drive—8:00 –1:00 PM—Parish Life Center January 13th—Potluck with the Pastor—6:45 PM—PLC January 23rd—Volunteer Appreciation Dinner—6:00 PM—PLC January 29th—Chili Cook Off—6:00-8:00 pm—Gym & Cafeteria January 31—School Open House—12-2:00 pm—School

Welcome to Our Newly Registered Members Welcome to Our Newly Registered Members Welcome to Our Newly Registered Members

Lilia, Alan and Leslie Valadez

Please pray for and welcome our new families to St. Joseph Parish.

THE THEME FOR OUR PARISH RENEWAL

Stewardship Awakening: A Response to God’s Grace

(Stewardship = Putting God First in Your Life)

Come Let Us Celebrate and Renew Our Parish to Make it Living, Loving, Vibrant, and Eucharistic Community!

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHURCH

GIVE BLOOD AND RECEIVE FREE BREAK-FAST: Come and donate one unit of life-giving blood at our Red Cross Blood Drive on Sunday, January 10th, from 8:00AM till 1:00PM in the Par-

ish Life Center and receive a complimentary breakfast of eggs, sausage, biscuits and more, cooked and served by our St. Joseph Knights of Columbus volunteers. Family members who must wait while you donate blood will also be treated to break-fast. Sign up the weekend of December 19th & 20th in the front church gathering space or you may pre-register by call-ing Carol Welsh at (615-860-0128 or 615-868-3109). We hope to increase our goal to 40 units of blood. The need for blood is constant, so let’s do our part to save lives.

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER: As we begin this new year, we would like to ex-press our appreciation for all of the adult volunteers at St. Joseph Church and

School. Please join us for an appreciation dinner in your hon-or given by Fr. Tomy Joseph, MSFS, Fr. Ben Butler and the St. Joseph Administrative Staff on Saturday, January 23rd from 6:00-8:00 pm in the Parish Life Center. Reservations are required. Please RSVP to the church office by Wednesday, J a n u a r y 1 3 a t 6 1 5 - 8 6 5 - 1 0 7 1 o r p a s t o -ral_services@sjsandchurch.com or sign up in church gather-ing space. YESTERDAY’S KIDS will meet Tuesday, January 5th from 1:00-3:00 pm in the Parish Life Center. Come join us for Bingo.

The Knights of Columbus sponsors the Rosary that is prayed before the 8:30 AM Sunday Mass. If anyone is interest-ed in leading the Rosary, contact Steve Pentecost at cardinal-rule@comcast.net or 615-830-6619 to be added to the 2016 schedule rotation.

ST. JOSEPH YOUTH NEWS!

St. Joseph Youth Ministry (3 Groups) Elementary Group—4th & 5th Grade Junior High Group—6th, 7th & 8th Grade Senior High Group—9th-12th Grade

January 3: Jr. Youth Group Movie Night in the Youth Room 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Bring a friend & a drink or snack to share.

January 10: Sr. Youth Group Movie Night in the Youth Room 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Bring a friend and a drink or snack to share.

January 17: Jr. & Sr. Youth Group host Room in the Inn. 10 volunteers needed.

January 24: Youth Mass. 2 Youth Lectors needed, 4 Youth Ushers needed, 4 Youth Canters needed.

Contact for all youth events: Jennifer Rodgers 615-865-1071 Ext. 305 or 615-336-6530 or michaelquisutde-us@gmail.com.

WORLD MARRIAGE DAY: Bishop Choby invites all couples married 25 and 50 years to World Marriage Day, Sunday, February 7th 2016. Mass and a light reception will be held at the new Catholic Pastoral Center. Please contact the church office (615-865-1071) if you are celebrating 25 or 50 years of marriage in 2016.

BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN UPDATE: Thank you to everyone at St. Joseph who contributed to the Right to Life Baby Bottle Campaign. The total collected from St. Joseph was $1,993.18. Also, thank you to the Knights of Columbus Council #3763 for hosting the project. If you have not returned your baby bot-tle, please do so at your earliest convenience as we reuse theses bottles each year. Thank you.

ST. JOSEPH WORLD MARRIAGE DAY CELEBRATION is February 20th in the Parish Life Center. Join us for Mass, Dinner and Dancing. More information to follow.

Our Vision Our vision is to create a living, loving, vibrant, and Eucharistic community of God’s People.

Our Mission Our Mission is to deepen our personal and communal relationship with Jesus Christ in the context of our Catholic Christian faith

tradition. It is our intention to do this by actively promoting and developing the spiritual, the educational, the formational, the communal service and justice components of our parish.

Our Values Love God above all else; Love neighbor as yourself; Jesus is our Savior; All life is Sacred; We are the body of Christ

OONN--GGOINGOING GGROUPSROUPS & A& ACTIVITIESCTIVITIES

ACTS RETREAT TEAM: Meets the 4th Tuesday of the month in the Church Conference Room at 6:00 pm. CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD: Dismissing from the 11:00 Mass before the First Reading to the 4th grade classroom and returning at the offertory. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Wednesdays 5pm-6pm & Fridays 8am—6pm. EUCHARISTIC MINISTER TRAINING: Sharon Craighead 615-870-0488. HANDS FOR CHRIST: Contact: Dot Ussery 615-868-9294. JOURNEY ON: Most Thursday evenings between Easter and Advent. Contact Debra Head (615-851-1908) or Don Steinhilber (615-265-8375).  THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #3763 Contact: Joe Fricault 615-868-6456. LEGION OF MARY meets every Saturday at 9am in the church Conference Room. Contact: Sara Roberts 615-226-0091. PATRIOTIC ROSARY: 1st & 3rd Monday of the month @ 6:30pm in the Church. Contact: Ralph or Kathleen Juergens 615-851-6337. POTLUCK WITH THE PASTOR: Every 2nd Wednesday in the Parish Life Center after 6pm Mass. PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: Friday nights at 6:30pm in the Family Room. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS: Thursdays at 7pm—September-April. Contact: Patti McCoy—615-403-5564. SALT AND WATER BLESSING: Every first weekend of the month Fr. Tomy will bless salt, water, virgin olive oil and candles with the Roman Ritual Exorcism blessing. Leave items on the white table in the Sacristy. SCRIPTURE STUDY: Sundays after 8:30 Mass-Library—Clair Ivanov 865-1558, or Cecilia Halpin 615-868-9480. SINGLES IN CHRIST: Contact Theresa Walker 615-739-3475. STEPHEN MINISTRY: Contact Desiree Alford—615-568-3378. WELCOME HOME CATHOLICS: Deacon Mike Kopczynski—615-772-7334 WOMEN’S CLUB: Carole Mick at 615-868-9871. YESTERDAY’S KIDS: Meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Parish Life Center. Contact: Sue Boguskie 865-8630 or Carol Welsh 615-860-0128. YOUTH GROUP: Contact Jennifer Rodgers 615-865-1071 Ext. 305 or at michaelquisutdeus@gmail.com .

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE STUDY: Advent of the Savior: A Commen-tary on the Infancy Narratives of Jesus by Father Stephen J. Binz, a staff member of Little Rock Scripture Study, is the new Scripture Study for Sunday mornings. During the month of January the second chapter of St. Luke’s Gospel is the topic. This series is an Advent preparation for the coming of Christ, the One “who was, and who is, and who is to come” (Rev. 4:8). Spending time in prayer whether personal or through Lectio Divina (DIVINE READING) is the first step. Some of the Scriptural and the Catechism of the Catholic Church refer-ences for the month of December/January are: Luke 2 CCC 512-524 Isaiah 42:1-4; 61:1-3 CCC 531-534 Deuteronomy 21:15-17 Ephesians 1:17;3:14-19 Phil 4:4-7 Psalms 113:5-8 In this season of watchful longing, we must ask ourselves, “What are your deepest yearnings?” Cost: $15.00 To register: Call Cecilia Halpin 615-868-9480 or Clair Ivanov 615-865-1558

LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA: As we continue to deepen our understanding and enter more fully into the blessings of the INCARNATION, we offer Bishop Robert Barron's reflection on the Sunday Advent readings with A Journey Through Advent - Cycle C. Also, Prepare The Way Of The King with Dr. Scott Hahn. On December 8th we began the EXTRAORDINARY JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY! In Making P.E.A.C.E. With Diffi-cult People, Dr. Gregory and Lisa Popcak offer powerful in-sights to help you work through challenging situations with the people in your life. Look for these and additional offerings as we make exciting changes to the ministry!

STEPHEN MINISTRY: "I Don't Know What to Say." - Those who experience the grief that comes with a great loss feel as if they are the only ones who have gone through this terrible experience. Stephen Ministry training prepares Stephen Min-isters to care sensitively for all others going through these difficult times. To find out more about Stephen Ministry or to receive a Stephen Minister's care, call Desiree Alford at (615) 568-3378. (Please do not report a friend's need without first asking his or her permission to do so.)

HANDYMAN/WOMAN MINISTRY: Needed — Skilled as well as unskilled craftsmen/women to help out our parishioners and neighbors. If you are capable of helping with various jobs around the house and would like to help please call Roger Shaw at 615-970-0669 or James Gondek at 615-972-6966.

Sacrament of Baptism: Those seeking Baptism for their children must be registered in the Parish for at least 3 months prior to Baptism. Parents or godparents who have not attended a Baptism preparation class in the last 3 years must attend a class. To reserve space in a class, first contact the church office at 865-1071 to complete a Baptism Request Form. Classes are the 1st Saturday of the month from 12 noon-2 p.m. and the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. in the school library. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Confessions are heard Wednesday 5-6pm; Saturday 8:30am and 4-4:30pm; Sunday 8-8:30am and also by ap-pointment. Sacrament of Matrimony: Contact the parish office six months prior to the wedding. Advent and Lent are penitential seasons; weddings are dis-couraged during these seasons. Call the Church Office for a copy of the Parish Wedding Guidelines. Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick: Call the Parish Office as soon as surgery, hospitalization or serious injury occur.

PRAY FOR HEALTH AND PEACE:

Helen McClearn, Fr. Philip Breen, Dr. Martin Croce, James Adams, Caroline Almonrode, Gary Howden, Sylvia Weis, Ann Marie Adams, Terri Bingham, Catherine Whisenart, Dot Ussery, Mary Ellen Mondt, Susan Mitchell, Ray Dickman, Kristi Pegg, Joe Sapp, Ellen Fasinski, Joyce Mower, Joyce and Skip Harbison, LaDeriek Doss, Butch Fasinski, Vertistine Doss.

Please do not assume we know someone is ill. Names will remain on list for three weeks unless requested otherwise. Call the Office to add someone to the list. Please remember to pray for all our chronically ill parish members.

Saturday, January 2, 8:00 AM Holy Souls & Church Militants and All Suffering Souls in Purgatory by Nguyen Family Saturday, January 2, 4:30PM †Debbie Swarthout by Rachel Potts Sunday, January 3, 8:30AM †Russell Boguskie by Carl & Theresa Carpinelli Sunday, January 3, 11:00 AM †Charles & Mary Rottero by the Rottero Family Monday, January 4, 8:00 AM †Lois Traughber by Patricia Avril Tuesday, January 5, 8:00 AM †Sarinah Huynh by the Nguyen Family Wednesday, January 6, 6:00 PM †Elizabeth SantaMaria by Linda Nelson Thursday, January 7, 8:00 AM †Joseph Traughber by Patricia Avril Friday, January 8, 8:00 AM †Jack Williams by Patricia Avril Saturday, January 9, 8:00 AM †John & Patsy Warner by Sharyn Curbo Saturday, January 9, 4:30PM †John Kristufek by Bo & Chris Crabtree Sunday, January 10, 8:30AM New Members of St. Joseph Church Sunday, January 10, 11:00 AM †Tom Warner by John & Dawnne Stephens

Place a floral order for $25 or more and mention St. Joseph School Tuition Assistance and we will donate $5 back to St. Joseph School Tuition Assis-

tance Fund. Valid on Walk-In or Phone Orders.

Contact: Rip Beazley Brown’s Florist

269 W. Main St., Hendersonville, TN 37075

615-824-0857 Cell: 615-720-6504

Web: www.brownsflorist.net

Readings for the Week of January 3, 2016 Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12 Monday: 1 Jn 3:22--4:6/Ps 2:7-8, 10-12/Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10/Ps 72:1-4, 7-8/Mk 6:34-44 Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18/Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13/Mk 6:45-52 Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19--5:4/Ps 72:1-2, 14-15, 17/Lk 4:14-22a Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13/Ps 147:12-15, 19-20/Lk 5:12-16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21/Ps 149:1-6, 9/Jn 3:22-30 Next Sunday: Is 40:1-5, 9-11 or Is 42:1-4, 6-7/Ps 104:1b-4, 24-25, 27-30/Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7 or Acts 10:34-38/Lk 3:15-16, 21-22

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PARISH NURSE: is located in the Parish Life Center. Office Hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 9a.m. –1pm. PARISH FOOD PANTRY is located in the Parish Nurse Office and is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 9a.m.—1p.m. WELLNESS CHECKS: 3rd Sunday—9:30a.m.-11:00a.m. in the School Cafeteria. Come see one of our parish nurses to have your blood pressure checked or talk about a spe-cific health issue. TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY: Volunteer to help transport a fellow parishioner to and from church, to the grocery store, or the doctor’s office. Please volunteer by calling 860-0128.

Patriotic Rosary Monday, January 4th

6:30 PM

As we begin this new year, we would like to express our

appreciation for all of the adult volunteers at

St. Joseph Church and School.

Please join us for an appreciation dinner in your honor given by

Fr. Tomy Joseph, MSFS, Fr. Ben Butler and the St. Joseph Administrative Staff.

Saturday, January 23rd 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Parish Life Center

Reservations are required. Please RSVP before Wednesday, January 13th

to pastoral_services@sjsandchurch.com or

Call 615-865-1071

2015 Christmas Musician Sponsors

Mike & Kitty Pentecost Anonymous Kathy Duer

John & Annette Dilick Gordon Adamski

In Memory of Pat Nolan by Monica Nolan and Family

In Memory of Clay Cozart by Victor and Ana Maria Leonor

In Memory of L.A. Barber by Dolores Barber & Family

In Memory of Pat Self and John & Patsy Warner by Greg & Patty Self

For a Special Intention by Terry & Patricia Avril

In Memory of Loretta Ann & Alfred A. Baltz, Sr. by Loretta Baltz

In Memory of Tom & Virginia Jelea by Ted & Carol Welsh

In Memory of John & Bernice Kaiser by Charles & Mary Lou Spurlock

Joe & Susie Barry Wayne & Curtis Ann Beaty Cliff & Lina Reinert

In memory of Russell Boguskie by Sue Boguskie

Earl & Aileen Etter Al & Gaethea Fleck GS & Divina Po

In Memory of Jack & Imogene Allard & Patsy Moulder by Theresa Lambert

In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Aldo Barrett and Joe Batson by Donald & Rita Pickel

In Memory of Bill Bell by Peggy Bell

Anonymous Pete Gillespie Anonymous

In Memory of Frances & Winston Smith by Rachel Potts

In Memory of Jeffrey Dan Sepe, Florencia & Joselito Morcilla by Malou Sepe

Thank you for your continued generosity and support of the

St. Joseph Music Ministry!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE All Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist and Altar Servers must arrive and check in AT LEAST 10 minutes prior to the beginning of Mass in the gathering space, otherwise, you will be replaced for that day. If you cannot make your assigned Mass, it is your responsibility to get a replacement. For more information contact Sharon Craighead at socraighead@gmail.com, altar servers contact Adam Head at headat@gmail.com. Thank you for your service.

Jan. 9/10 Baptism of the Lord

Mass Lectors Extraordinary Ministers of Holy

Communion Servers Gift Bearers Greeters

4:30 Bo Crabtree Patty Self Aubrey Burns Blake Cathey Ruth Elkins Paulette Gentry Denis Blackwelder Kelly Long Kiera Cathey Bo and Chris Becky Turner Pat Samour Becky Turner Matthew Smalley Crabtree Frank Schmidt Melanie Robinson

8:30 Gloria McCoy Chris Brown Brenda Kelly Jack Baker Al Fleck Joe Fricault Phyllis Brown Phoebe Kitts Joseph Baker Terry and Patricia Gaethea Fleck Julie Welch John Baker Carter Naylor Avril Ron Stemnock

11:00 Jay Hasenberg Barb Staggs Doug Page Ryan Staggs April Paladino Jennifer Rodgers Grace Turano Sherry Clifford Alyssa Staggs Children’s Liturgy Ray Farris Jay Hasenberg Craig Clifford Joseph Page Mike Turano Tom Halpin