Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time September 1, 2019

You have approached Mount Zion  and the city of the living God.

— Hebrews 12:22a

Welcome to Visitors & New Members

You are welcome to worship with us at any time. If you are new to the Randolph County area, may we

invite you to register as a member of the parish Registration forms are available in parking lot

vestibule or by calling the office.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Sacramento de la Reconciliación

Saturday/Sabado 5:00 PM Wednesday/Miércoles 5:30 PM Or by appointment/ Oh por cita

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Mass Schedule/ Misas

Saturday/ Sabado 4:00 PM English 6:00 PM Español Sunday/ Domingo 9:00 AM, 4:00 PM English 12:00 PM Spanish Weekly Masses/ Monday and Friday 8:15AM Misas entre Semana Wednesday 6:00 PM Español Thursday 7:00 AM

Parish Staff

Fr. Philip Kollithanath: Pastor, Email: frphilipk@triad.rr.com

Parish Secretary: Maricruz Palma

Music Coordinator: Colette Estes

Faith Formation Coordinator: Agnes Lyon

Faith Formation Coordinator (Spa): Manuela Torres

Parish Council: Rosemary Chriscoe

Finance Council: Scott Harris Building Committee: Kim Price

512 West Wainman Ave. Asheboro, NC 27203

Tel:336-629-0221 E-mail: stjoe@triad.rr.com Website: www.stjoenc.org

Office Hours: Moday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM

The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Part lV is about Christian prayer in two sections. The first section is about prayer in the Christian life. The second section is a detailed review of the prayer “Our Father” . The First section gives a definition of prayer. Then looks at “prayer as God’s gift”, “prayer as covenant”, and “ prayer as communion”. In Article one, prayer in the Old Testament is discussed. Major themes are, “Creation- source of prayer” “ God’s promise and the prayer of Faith”, “ Moses and the prayer of the mediator”, “ David and the prayer of the king”, Elijah, the prophets and conversion of heart”, and “Psalms, the prayer of the Assembly” Article two takes us to the time of Jesus. In con-trast to the earlier section, this is an exploration of pray-er in the New Testament. Themes are, “ Jesus prays”, “ Jesus teaches us how to pray”, “ Jesus hears our prayer”, and concludes with “The prayer of the Virgin Mary”. Article three is about prayer in the age of the church. Themes are, “Blessing and Adoration”, “Prayer of Petition”, “Prayer of Intercession”, “Prayer of Thanksgiving”, and “Prayer of Praise”. This section concludes that the Eucharist contains and expresses all forms of prayer: it is “the pure offering” of the whole Body of Christ to the Glory of God’s name and, according to the traditions of East and West, it is the “sacrifice of Praise”. Towards the end of this book, in chapter two of Part lV, “The Tradition of Prayer” is discussed. Themes in Article one are, “ The Word of God”, ”The Liturgy of the Church”, and “The Theological virtues”. It concludes that prayer in the events of each day and each moment is one of the secrets of the Kingdom revealed to “little children” to the servants of Christ, to the poor of the Beatitudes. Article two is about the way of prayer. Themes are, “Prayer to the Father”, “Prayer to Jesus”, the role of the holy Spirit in prayer, and “ in communion with the holy Mother of God”. Article three is about Guides of Prayer. Chapter three is about the life of prayer. Expressions of prayer- vocal prayer, meditation, and contemplative prayer – are discussed. Special consideration is given to the prayer of the Hour of Jesus. Section two of this Part lV is a detailed discussion of the Lord’s prayer. In short, the Catechism of the Catholic Church is a practical guide to every Catholic who is committed to follow Jesus on a daily basis. Having a copy at home and occasional reading relevant sections for children give them a sense of reverence and authenticity for our faith.

God bless you all

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From the Pastor’s Desk / Del Escritorio del Padre

El Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica, Parte IV, trata sobre la oración cristiana en dos secciones. La primera sección trata sobre la oración en la vida cristiana. La se-gunda sección es una revisión detallada de la oración "Nuestro Padre". La primera sección da una definición de oración. Luego analiza "la oración como un don de Dios", "la oración como pacto" y "la oración como comunión". La primera sección da una definición de oración. Luego analiza "la oración como un don de Dios", "la oración como pacto" y "la oración como comunión". En el Artículo uno, se discute la oración en el Antiguo Testamento. Los temas principales son: "Creación, fuente de oración", "La promesa de Dios y la oración de fe", "Moisés y la oración del mediador", "David y la oración del rey", Elías, los profetas y la conversión del corazón ". , y "Salmos, la oración de la Asamblea" El artículo dos nos lleva al tiempo de Jesús. En contraste con la sección anterior, esta es una exploración de la oración en el Nuevo Testamento. Los temas son: "Jesús ora", "Jesús nos enseña cómo orar", "Jesús escucha nuestra oración" y concluye con "La oración de la Virgen María". El artículo tres trata sobre la oración en la era de la iglesia. Los temas son: "Bendición y adoración", "Oración de petición", "Oración de intercesión", "Oración de acción de gracias" y "Oración de alabanza". Esta sección concluye que la Eucaristía contiene y expresa todas las formas de oración: es "la ofrenda pura" de todo el Cuerpo de Cristo a la Gloria del nombre de Dios y, según las tradiciones de Oriente y Occidente, es el "sacrificio de Alabanza". Hacia el final de este libro, en el capítulo dos de la Parte IV, se discute “La tradición de la oración”. Los temas en el Artículo uno son, "La Palabra de Dios", "La Liturgia de la Iglesia" y "Las virtudes teologales". Concluye que la oración en los eventos de cada día y cada momento es uno de los secretos del Reino revelado a los "niños pequeños" a los siervos de Cristo, a los pobres de las Bienaventuranzas. El artículo dos trata sobre el camino de la oración. Los temas son: "Oración al Padre", "Oración a Jesús", el papel del Espíritu Santo en la oración y "en comunión con la Santa Madre de Dios". El artículo tres trata sobre Guías de oración. El capítulo tres trata sobre la vida de oración. Se discuten las expresiones de oración: oración vocal, meditación y oración contemplativa. Se presta especial atención a la oración de la Hora de Jesús. La sección dos de esta Parte IV es una discusión detallada de la oración del Señor. En resumen, el Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica es una guía práctica para todos los católicos que se comprometen a seguir a Jesús diariamente. Tener una copia en casa y leer ocasionalmente secciones relevantes para los niños les da un sentido de reverencia y autenticidad por nuestra fe. Dios los bendiga a todos

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Liturgi][l Minist_r

Ministros D_ l[ Liturgi[

WEEKLY OFFERINGS: 08/25/2019 Offertory: $5,75800 Weekly Budget Expectation: $5,900.00 Weekly Over/Under: ($142.00)

New Church Construction

Cost Expectations $2,350,000.00

Building Fund $1,725,227.00 Rebate from FFH Campaign of the Diocese $56,859.00

Total Cash on Hand $1,782,086.00

Funds Needed for the Project $567,914.00

BIRTHDAY LIST

MASS SCHEDULE: Week of 9/1/2019

Sacrament of reconciliation: Wednesday at 5:30 pm and Saturday at 5:00 pm

SAT 9/07

SUN 9/08

Euc: Carol Rich, Rosemary Chriscoe, Dr. Pincus, Tom Murphy, Dan Higgins

Lec: Tom Murphy, Marie Shandor

Hos: Ron Stark, Wayne Dawson, Pat Whitehead

Aco: David Appel, Nestor Medina

SAB 9/07

Euc: Imelda Ascencio, Cramelina Jimenez, Enrique Jimenez, Ofelia Gallegos, Flavia Morales

Lec: Juan Tornero, Julieta Ascencio

Pet & Anu Enrique Jimenez Jr.

Hos: Enrique Jimenez Jr., Yaquelin Plata, Eneida Avila, David Fuentes

Aco: Jesus Carbajal, Jeovany Fuentes, Ashely, Samantha Garcia

DOM 9/08

Euc: Ruben Mar nez, Carmen Mar nez, Jose Flo-res, Luciana Flores, Felicitas Ayllon

Lec: Leonila Osorio, Francisca Muro

Pet & Anu Patricia Palacios, Domingo Garcia

Hos: Hilario, Agustin, Nicolasa Dominguez, Delia Marury, Filemon, Maria Casas

Aco: Bianca Perez, Victor Rodriguez, Isaac Martinez, Luis Martinez

Euc: Marty Hornyak, Libby Nault, Kim Price

Lec: Mike Leach

Hos: Mike Leach

9/02 Marvin Araya, Pedro Canuto, Wayne Dawson, Cristian Gonzalez Mendoza, Alejandro Jimenez Arias, Yadira Murillo, Idalia Perez, Lina Toledo

9/03 Fabiola Sanchez Monreal, Andy Alvarez, Evelyn Darling, Martha Gomez, Maximo Guzman, Maria Jaimes Avila, Carolyn Michelle Jimenez, Luz Adriana Perez, Linda Rich, Yadira Saldiva, Manuel Valencia, Brian Vazquez

9/04 Angel Campos, Neymar Gamez, Delia Hernandez, Joseph Mazariegos, Yamillet Paniagua, Christian Smith, Rosalio Teodosio

9/05 Ma de Jesus Bonilla, Karina Calderon, Monica Calderon, Nancy Garcia, Efren Garcia, Catherine Guerrero, Vanessa Guerrero, Frank Martinez, Rafael Martinez, Monserrat Perez

9/06 Julia Dawson, Alexis Perez Fuentes, Mayte Perez Fuentes, Brandon Perez Fuentes, Damien Gutierrez, Juana Perez, Michael Rebollar

9/07 Roberto Belman, Jason Kroeger, Sophia Lopez, Brayan Martinez, Eleazar Perez, Emilio Romero

9/08 Abiela Aguilar Hernandez, Reyna Albarran, Kenya Alvarez, Juan Benitez, Edwin Bonilla Ortiz, Eric Dominguez, Rosalina Gaeta, Adela Jaimes, Carl McCollom, Sheila Mitchell, Adriana Reyes, Jorge Rivero

Mon 9/02 8:15am Mike Neelon by Joe McGinty

Wed 9/04 6:00pm Sp. Intention by Albert Hodges

Thur 9/05 7:00am Joe McGinty by Joe McGinty

Fri 9/06 8:15am †Hilda Strauss by Bob Strauss

First Friday Adoration Sat 9/07 EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS

Sun 9/08 9:00am †Adela Altamirano by Familia Melo

12:00pm †Danilo Perez by Familia Perez

4:00pm Sean Neelonby Joe McGinty

Have a Very Blessed Birthday

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SAINTSANDSPECIALOBSERVANCESSunday: Twenty-secondSunday inOrdinaryTime; WorldDayofPrayerfor theCareofCreationMonday: LaborDayTuesday: St.GregorytheGreatFriday: FirstFridaySaturday: BlessedVirginMary;FirstSaturday

TODAY’SREADINGSFirstReading—ConductyouraffairswithhumilitySirach3:17-18,20,28-29 .Psalm—God,inyourgoodness,youhavemadeahomeforthepoor Psalm68 .SecondReading—YouhaveapproachedthecityofthelivingGod Hebrews12:18-19,22-24a .Gospel—Thosewhohumblethemselveswillbeexalted Luke14:1,7-14 .

LECTURASDEHOYPrimeralectura—ManejatusasuntosconhumildadSirácide3:17-18,20,28-29 .Salmo—DiosdalibertadyriquezaaloscautivosSalmo68 67 .Segundalectura—TehasacercadoaJesús,elmediadordeunanuevaalianzaHebreos12:18-19,22-24a .Evangelio—LosquesehumillanseránensalzadosLucas14:1,7-14 .

LOSSANTOSYOTRASCELEBRACION Domingo: VigésimoSegundoDomingodel TiempoOrdinario; JornadaMundialdeOración porelCuidadodelaCreaciónLunes: DíadelTrabajoMartes: SanGregorioMagnoViernes: PrimerviernesSábado: SantaMaríaVirgen;Primersábado

READINGSFORTHEWEEKMonday: 1Thes4:13-18;Ps96:1,3-5,11-13; Lk4:16-30Tuesday: 1Thes5:1-6,9-11;Ps27:1,4,13-14; Lk4:31-37Wednesday: Col1:1-8;Ps52:10-11;Lk4:38-44Thursday: Col1:9-14;Ps98:2-6;Lk5:1-11Friday: Col1:15-20;Ps100:1b-5;Lk5:33-39Saturday: Col1:21-23;Ps54:3-4,6,8;Lk6:1-5Sunday: Wis9:13-18b;Ps90:3-6,12-17; Phlm9-10,12-17;Lk14:25-33LECTURASDELASEMANALunes: 1Tes4:13-18;Sal96 95 :1,3-5,11-13; Lc4:16-30Martes: 1Tes5:1-6,9-11;Sal27 26 :1,4, 13-14;Lc4:31-37Miércoles: Col1:1-8;Sal52 51 :10-11;Lc4:38-44Jueves: Col1:9-14;Sal98 97 :2-6;Lc5:1-11Viernes: Col1:15-20;Sal100 99 :1b-5; Lc5:33-39Sábado: Col1:21-23;Sal54 53 :3-4,6,8; Lc6:1-5Domingo: Sab9:13-18b;Sal90 89 :3-6,12-17; Flm9-10,12-17;Lc14:25-33

We are told by all spiritual writers that one important point to bear in mind, as we seek to a ain humility, is not to be

surprised by our own faults and failures. —François Fénelon

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE

Por esta época recordamos la natividad de María, madre de Jesús. María es muy popular entre muchos pueblos y en especial en los pueblos latinos. Al principio del mes de septiembre dos naciones toman la fiesta de su nacimiento para recordarla bajo el titulo de la Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre en Cuba y de Nuestra Señora de Coromoto en Venezuela.

La Virgen del Cobre fue descubierta en el siglo XVI por dos indígenas y un niño africano llamados los tres Juanes, cuando estos fueron al mar en busca de sal. Después de una fuerte tempestad ellos encontraron flotando sobre las olas una pequeña imagen de María con el Niño Dios en brazos. La imagen flotaba sobre una tabla que decía yo soy la Virgen de la Caridad. Milagrosamente la imagen estaba seca.

También en el siglo XVI la Virgen se le apareció al cacique de los indígenas Coromoto en Venezuela. Estos se resistían a la evangelización y ella se apareció sobre las aguas invitándolos al bautizo cristiano.

Estas dos manifestaciones marianas llevan a Jesús en brazos recordándonos que María nada puede sin Cristo. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The readings today center on mindfulness, awareness of where we stand in God’s plan. The mountain of Sinai carries a message of the majesty and distance of God, while Jesus’ presence as host of the banquet speaks of intimacy and mystery. September’s shadow calls us all to mindfulness as we prepare to return to life outside of summer. The Christian life holds these two places of knowledge of God in careful balance. Even in the accounts of the Passion we see the table of the upper room in balance with the Mount of Olives.

Altar means “high place,” yet it is also a table. The former liturgy of the Latin Rite began with the priest bowing at the foot of the altar’s three steps, chanting Introibo ad altare Dei, or “I will go to the altar of God,” followed by the altar servers’ response, “The God who gives joy to my youth.” Many parishioners can recall and recite this scene by heart. As with so many things in liturgy, there are layers of meaning in our worship. The altar table evokes memories of the high places once reserved for encounter with the holy, and the intimacy of the table where hospitality draws us to share food and drink.

—James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

HUMILITY

Humility is a virtue we don’t see much in our mes. It seems that bragging, swaggering, and arrogance dominate our fashion for everything and our Internet conversa ons. Who hasn’t been irritated by the “trolls” who try (usually with bad grammar and poor spelling) to start an online fight with those whose opinions do not align with theirs? Our stores, catalogs, and online shopping sites are full of useless items geared in use and price to the very rich, as ordinary, useful things seem to fade off the sales scene. As the rich get richer, the poor get poorer and the middle class is fading away. What is the an dote to this? Humility is a good place to start. Devo on to God is worth more than riches. “The father of orphans and the defender of widows is God in his holy dwelling. God gives a home to the forsaken; [God] leads forth prisoners to prosperity.” Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

LA HUMILDAD La humildad es una virtud que no vemos mucho en estos días. Parece que la vanidad, la prepotencia y la arrogancia dominan nuestras costumbres de todo y en nuestras conversaciones en Internet. ¿Quién no se ha molestado por los trolls de quienes intentan (por lo general con una mala gramá ca y falta de ortogra a) empezar una pelea con aquellas personas que no coinciden con sus opiniones? Nuestras

endas, catálogos y endas virtuales en línea están llenas de cosas inú les des nados al uso y por el precio a los ricos, en tanto las cosas ordinarias parecen desaparecer de esos lugares de venta. A medida que los ricos se hacen más ricos, los pobres se van haciendo más pobres y la clase media va desapareciendo. ¿Cuál es el an doto para esto? La humildad es un buen lugar para empezar. La devoción a Dios vale mucho más que todas las riquezas. “Padre de huérfanos, protector de viudas, Dios vive en su santa morada, Dios prepara casa a los desvalidos, libera a los cau vos y los enriquece”. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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† Sacraments †

**Sacrament of Baptism—Baptism is a highly sacred event and deserves careful and complete readiness. Please contact the church office (336-629-0221) to register for the Baptism Preparation Class, which is done on a regular basis. Parents must be registered and participating members of our parish community **Sacrament of Marriage - Couples should contact the Pastor (336-629-0221) at least 6 months prior to the wedding date for necessary preparation.

**Ministry of the Sick— Please call the church office (336-629-0221) to inform us of an illness or hospitalization of a family member. Federal Privacy Law prohibits the hospital from giving room numbers, so we must have prior knowledge of a pa-tient’s room number before we visit the hospital. The Sacrament of Anointing is done upon request prior to surgery or a illness.

**Prayers for our Military—please call the office (336-629-0221) to notify us of their Military Status

******************************************** Out of respect for the Liturgy in which we partake, please

turn off or mute all cell phones and pagers as you enter the Sanctuary of Our Lord. If your Children are acting up,

please take them to the cry room in order not to disrupt the liturgy for others.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS *The Knights are looking for new members to join their brotherhood. Please contact our grand Chuck Lyon if anyone is interested at # 336-736-4139

COLUMBIETTES:

The St. Joseph Columbiettes – Auxiliary 10891 would like to extend an invitation to all the ladies of the parish to join our organization. If you are interested in joining or would like more information, please contact the church office. A current Columbiette will return your call.

The Columbiettes are continuing to sell Organic and Fairly Traded Coffees, Teas, Hot Chocolates, and Chocolate bars. Please help support the projects sponsored by our Columbiettes. Remember 5% of the purchase goes to Catholic Relief Services. Thank you.

Saint Joseph Youth Ministry 13- 18 Years Old Meets Every Sunday at Church 4:00p.m. Youth Mass 5:30-7:30p.m. Youth Meeting (Upstairs)

PRAYERS FOR OUR PARISHIONERS & THEIR FAMILIES

Please take a moment to pray for our parishioners needs, Illness, persona problems and our young men serving our country: Christopher Gardner, Lillian Hazelwood & Ramona Shepard, Colleen Greene, Flora Smith, Gary Hutchins, Ralph Evans, Jose Espiallet, Monica Smith, Patrick Guarion, Raphael Guriel, Josefina Arellano, Laurie Wills, JR Newsome, Mary Matthews, Sara Dunmeyer’s daughter, Kevin Bennet, Donald Hills, Anna Pugh, Robert Barker, Sharleen Kindley, Eduardo Ramos, Annette Conley, Gwen Wills, Mary Poremba, Helen Faircloth, Selela Cecilio, Sharon Derosi

Military: Adolfo Angel Vasquez, Matthew Bryant

Semenarians & Religious: Jose Palma, Kevin Martinez, & JessicaPalma

Box Tops Please bring in your BOX TOPS for the Sisters who run the Academy for Pre-Schoolers. You can put them in the mail slot of the office door. Thank you for your help

Youth Choir 6th Grade- 12th Grade Friday Rehearsal at Church 7:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.

Children’s Choir K- 5th Grade Friday Rehearsal at Church 6:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. Ines Rivero (Choir Director) 336-736-6681

RECYCLING

The Youth Group is collecting aluminum cans, tin cans, and other metal items for recycling to support the Youth Group activities. Please leave your items by the shed in the corner of the parking lot. Thank you in advance for separating the cans into separate bags for aluminum and steel. Steel items like old fry pans, basketball hoops, poles, tools, shovels, tire rims etc can be turned in for cash. Please donate. Thank you.

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RECICL@NDO

El Grupo de Jovenes es recogiendo latas de aluminio, latas de comida o cualquier otro metal para apoyar las actividades del Grupo Juvenil. Por favor deposite los articulos que usted tenga a la esquina de la casita. Gracias a los que poneen en bolsa separadas el alumino y el acero. Articulos de acero como sartenes biejos, erramientas, palas etc.. Se convierten en efectivo. Porfavor Done. Muchas Gracias.

Retrouvaille is a lifeline for marriages, a program to help couples heal and renew their hurting marriages. It is for couples that are struggling, not communicating well, and those who are considering marriage separation or divorce. It is also for those who are already separated or divorced that want marriage help. For confidential information or to apply to attend the program beginning with the weekend of October 11, 2019 call 800-470-2230 or email: retrouvaillenc@msn.com or visit the web site at www.retrouvaille.org.

Eucharis c Congress Prayer O Jesus, Who art really, truly and substantially present in the Blessed Sacrament to be the food of our souls, deign to bless and bring to a successful issue all Eucharistic Congresses and gatherings, and especially the coming Congress of the Diocese of Charlotte. Be Thou the inspiration of our labors, resolutions and vows; accept graciously the solemn homage we will render to Thee. Send Thy Holy Spirit to kindle the hearts of priests, deacons, religious and all the faithful, especially the children, so that devout participation in the Holy Mass and frequent and daily Holy Communion may be held in honor in all the countries of the world; and grant that the Kingship of Thy Sacred Heart over human society may everywhere be acknowledged to the glory of God the Father. Amen Sacred Heart of Jesus, bless the Congress. Holy Mary, Mother of God, Patroness of our Diocese, pray for us. Saint Paschal Baylon, pray for us. Saint Patrick, pray for us.

Room At The Inn

20th Annual Benefit Banquet will be on Thursday, October 17th ~ featuring speaker Pam Tebow~

REGISTER NOW (A endance is free but reserva ons

are required) We are also s ll looking for people interested

in hos ng a table or sponsoring the event.