Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 23, 2020

Be holy, for I, the Lord, your God,                         am holy.

— Leviticus 19:2b

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:

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: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM

In His immense wisdom God has given us free

will. We have the opportunity to make our own

choices. We are given fire and water. We can

choose life or death. ( Sir 15:15-20). And we are responsible for the consequences. The awareness

that He sees even the innermost thoughts of ours

cautions us to be genuine. We have to walk the

way of the Lord and live in holiness.

For some this overseeing God is frightening. Our

God is not intimidating but lovingly inviting us to

live with the longing for the Eternal Joy He has

prepared for those who love Him (1 Cor 2:6-10).

This revelation of His wisdom through His Spirit

for our glory is well established in His plan for us.

Jesus revealed Him to us as the loving and providing Father eagerly awaiting our homecom-

ing . For those who love Him He is never intimi-

dating but always enticingly inviting us to make

right choices and receive the gift of eternal glory.

We have to review our life every day to see

whether we care to make choices pleasing to

this Father.

In our daily family prayer we must discuss with

our children about this caring Father’s concern for our salvation. We have to discuss how much

more we need to love Him and show our devo-

tion to Him through making good choices in life.

This awareness of a loving, protecting and providing God will help the children to develop a

filial affection for Him everyday . Then we have

to train them to thank Him always, to pray for

His guidance always, and to carefully avoid bad

choices in life.

Thus give them the foundation of our faith,

rooted in our relationship with God. Then the

awareness of His seeing our thoughts and deeds

will be encouraging them knowing that His grace

will strengthen us to make right choices always .

God bless you all .

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From the Pastor’s Desk / Del Escritorio del Padre

En su inmensa sabiduría, Dios nos ha dado el libre albedrío. Tenemos la oportunidad de tomar nuestras propias decisiones. Nos dan fuego y agua. Podemos elegir la vida o la muerte. (Sir 15: 15-20). Y somos responsables de las consecuencias. La conciencia de que Él ve incluso los pensamientos más íntimos nuestros nos advierte que seamos genuinos. Tenemos que recorrer el camino del Señor y vivir en santidad.

Para algunos, esta supervisión de Dios es aterradora. Nuestro Dios no es intimidante, sino que nos invita amorosamente a vivir con el anhelo de la alegría eterna que ha preparado para aquellos que lo aman (1 Cor 2: 6-10). Esta revelación de su sabiduría a través de su Espíritu para nuestra gloria está bien establecida en su plan para nosotros. Jesús nos lo reveló como el Padre amoroso y proveedor que aguarda con impaciencia nuestro regreso a casa. Para aquellos que lo aman, Él nunca es intimidante, sino que siempre nos invita a tomar decisiones correctas y a recibir el regalo de la gloria eterna.

Tenemos que revisar nuestra vida todos los días para ver si nos interesa tomar decisiones agradables para este Padre.

En nuestra oración familiar diaria debemos discutir con nuestros hijos sobre la preocupación de este padre afectuoso por nuestra salvación. Tenemos que discutir cuánto más necesitamos amarlo y mostrarle nuestra devoción al tomar buenas decisiones en la vida.

Esta conciencia de un Dios amoroso, protector y proveedor ayudará a los niños a desarrollar un afecto filial por Él todos los días. Luego tenemos que entrenarlos para agradecerle siempre, para orar por su guía siempre y para evitar cuida-dosamente las malas decisiones en la vida. Por lo tanto, deles la base de nuestra fe, arraigada en nuestra relación con Dios.

Entonces, la conciencia de que Él ve nuestros pensamientos y acciones los alentará sabiendo que su gracia nos fortalecerá para tomar decisiones correctas siempre. Dios los bendiga a todos.

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MASS SCHEDULE: Week of 02/23/2020

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

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BIRTHDAY LIST

SAT 02/29

SUN 03/01

Euc: Carol Rich, Dan Higgins, Rosemary Chriscoe, Chris na Smith, Dr. Pincus

Lec: Tom Murphy, Marie Shandor

Hos: Ron Stark, Wayne Dawson, Oscar Sanchez, Pat Whitehead

Aco: Nestor Medina

SAB 02/29

Euc: Margarita Tornero, San ago Alejo, Guadalupe Badillo, Jose Luis Cardoso, Esperanza Vera

Lec: Silvano Mejia, Jesus Cardoso

Pet & Anu Josue Rojas

Hos: Jesus Cardoso, Agus n Dominguez, Adelina Dominguez, Esperanza Vera

Aco: Osmel Juarez, Arely Valencia, Samantha Garcia, Karen Duran

DOM 03/01

Euc: Felicitas Ayllon, Jose Flores, Luciana Flores, Rosalina Gaeta

Lec: Lucy Canales, Maribella Vences

Pet & Anu Domingo Garcia, Isidro Fuentes

Hos: Hilario, Agustin, Nicolasa Dominguez, Maria Esteban, Rosa Lopez, Santos Gonzalez

Aco: Giovanny Moreno, Jessica Alejo, Kara Alejo

Euc: Kim Price, Marty Hornyak, Libby Nault

Lec: Mike Leach

Hos: Mike Leach

02/24 Saul Badillo, Karla Brun, Marvin Joel Garcia, Dawn Harris, Avelino Osorio, Hedilberto Perez, Jeremiah Tabor

02/25 Keyla Gallegos, Willy Peña, Cesar Torruco, Kevin Velazquez, Salvador Zepeda

02/26 Erika Alejo, Erick Lopez

02/27 Sonia Alvarado Garay

02/28 Wendy Graham, Celeste Gutierrez, Myranda Reza, Luis Vazquez, Brisa Vazquez

02/29 Richard Dominguez Torres, Dorothy Hedrick

03/01 Ofelia Avila, Manuel Cantero, Salvador Canuto, Maria Veronica Corona, Maria Guadalupe Cruz Jaimes, John Kneiss, Leonila Mendoza, Isabel Newman

Mon 02/24 8:15am †Ramona Shaw by Becky McEllistrem

Wed 02/26 Ash Wednesday/Miercoles de Ceniza 8:15am †Heidy Klew by Becky Mc Ellistrem 12:15pm

Thur 02/27 7:00am †Marcus Thomas McEllistrem

Fri 02/28 8:15am †Joseph M. Strauss by Bob Strauss

Sat 02/29 4:00pm †Baby Gonzalez by Gonzalez Family

Sun 03/01 9:00am Elidia Vidales 12:00pm †Virgen de Guadalupe by Familia Molina Salazar 4:00pm St Joseph Honor & Intentions by Albert Hodges

Have a Very Blessed Birthday

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SAINTSANDSPECIALOBSERVANCESSunday: SeventhSundayinOrdinaryTimeWednesday: AshWednesday;FastandAbstinence

TODAY’SREADINGSFirstReading—Takenorevengeandcherishnogrud-ge;loveyourneighborasyourselfLeviticus19:1-2,17-18 .Psalm—TheLordiskindandmerciful Psalm103 .SecondReading—YouarethetempleofGod,andholy1Corinthians3:16-23 .Gospel—Offernoresistance;loveyourenemiesMatthew5:38-48 .

LECTURASDEHOYPrimeralectura—Notevenguesniguardesrencor,amaatuprójimocomoatimismoLevítico19:1-2,17-18 .Salmo—ElSeñorescompasivoymisericordiosoSalmo103 102 .Segundalectura—TúerestemplodeDiosyeressanto1Corintios3:16-23 .Evangelio—Noofrezcasresistencia;amaatusenemigos Mateo5:38-48 .

LOSSANTOSYOTRASCELEBRACION Domingo: SéptimoDomingodel TiempoOrdinarioMiércoles: MiércolesdeCeniza; Ayunoyabstinencia

READINGOFTHEWEEKMonday: Jas3:13-18;Ps19:8-10,15;Mk9:14-29Tuesday: Jas4:1-10;Ps55:7-11a,23;Mk9:30-37Wednesday: Jl2:12-18;Ps51:3-6ab,12-14,17; 2Cor5:20—6:2;Mt6:1-6,16-18Thursday: Dt30:15-20;Ps1:1-4,6;Lk9:22-25Friday: Is58:1-9a;Ps51:3-6ab,18-19; Mt9:14-15Saturday: Is58:9b-14;Ps86:1-6;Lk5:27-32Sunday: Gn2:7-9;3:1-7;Ps51:3-6,12-13,17; Rom5:12-19 12,17-19 ;Mt4:1-11 LECTURASDELASEMANALunes: Stgo3:13-18;Sal19 18 :8-10,15; Mc9:14-29Martes: Stgo4:1-10;Sal55 54 :7-11a,23; Mc9:30-37Miércoles: Jl2:12-18;Sal51 50 :3-6ab,12-14,17; 2Cor5:20—6:2;Mt6:1-6,16-18Jueves: Dt30:15-20;Sal1:1-4,6;Lc9:22-25Viernes: Is58:1-9a;Sal51 50 :3-6ab,18-19; Mt9:14-15Sábado: Is58:9b-14;Sal86 85 :1-6;Lc5:27-32Domingo: Gn2:7-9;3:1-7;Sal51 50 :3-6,12-13, 17;Rom5:12-19 12,17-19 ;Mt4:1-11

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE

SAN POLICARPO (c. 60-155)

23 de febrero

San Policarpo fue discípulo del apóstol Juan y conoció a Jesús por medio de él. Fue el mismo Juan quien lo consagró obispo de Esmirna (Turquía). Ahí predicó valientemente la fe y dirigió a su comunidad en tiempos de persecución, pues se les culpó de que “traían mala suerte” a la ciudad por adorar a Jesús y no a los dioses romanos. Dado que era el líder de la comunidad fue apresado y llevado ante las multitudes reunidas en la arena pública quienes pedían su muerte. Una vez ante la gente y el gobernador, éste le pidió que hablara en contra de Jesús, prometiéndole la libertad. Policarpo respondió: “Ochenta y seis años he servido al Señor Jesús y él no ha hecho nada malo. ¿Cómo crees que voy a blasfemar contra mi Señor y redentor? Soy cristiano”. Fue sentenciado a ser devorado por los leones, pero estos se apartaron de él. Posteriormente, el gobernador ordenó que se le quemara vivo, pero el fuego no le hizo daño. Lleno de furia ordenó que lo degollaran y mandó que su cuerpo fuera quemado. —Miguel Arias, © Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION ASH WEDNESDAY

Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving: these disciplines, prescribed by Jesus himself in the Sermon on the Mount, along with strict instructions not to flaunt them in public to win recognition and praise (Matthew 6:1-18), have been embraced by all the saints at the beginning of every Lent for almost two thousand years. But mention Lent, and many react with a grimace or slight shudder—even now, years after official obligations have been reduced to a minimum! No wonder the Eastern Rite’s “Lenten Announcement” sounds surprising: “Let us receive with joy, O faithful people, the divinely inspired announcement of Lent! The Lenten Spring shines forth! Begin the fast with joy! Let us fast from passions as well as food, taking pleasure in the good works of the Spirit, and accomplishing them in love!” Saint John Chrysostom, whose feast is September 13, elaborates: “Do you fast? Give proof by your works. If you see a poor person, take pity. An enemy, be reconciled. A friend gaining honor, don’t be jealous.” A positive approach! May the saints help us keep such a Lent!—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

FOOLISHNESS

Sometimes the idea of repentance seems old-fashioned, naïve, even foolish. But if you’re looking for real foolishness, you’ll find it in today’s readings.

We begin with Leviticus and the admonition, “Take no revenge and cherish no grudge” (Leviticus 19:18). We’ve heard that message before, of course, so we might forget how far it is from the so-called “practical realities of life.” Saint Paul warns us about being practical, though. Whoever considers oneself wise had better “become a fool,” because “the wisdom of this world is foolishness in the eyes of God” (1 Corinthians 3:18, 19).

This “foolishness” continues in the Gospel: “Offer no resistance to one who is evil” (Matthew 5:39). In fact, offer the other cheek when you’ve been slapped. Hand over your coat as well as your shirt. Be like God, who sends sunshine and rain on the bad as well as the good. “So be perfect,” says Jesus, “just as your heavenly Father is perfect” (5:48). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

NECEDAD

A veces la noción del arrepentimiento parece anticuada, ingenua y hasta necia. Pero si buscas locura, la encontrarás en las lecturas de hoy.

Comencemos con Levítico y la amonestación “no te vengues ni guardes rencor” (Levítico 19:18). Por supuesto que hemos escuchado este mensaje antes, y por eso puede que olvidemos lo alejado que está de las “realidades prácticas de la vida”, contra las que nos advierte san Pablo. Será mejor que quien se considere sabio “se haga ignorante”, porque “la sabiduría de este mundo es ignorancia ante Dios” (1 Corintios 3:18, 19).

Esta “locura” continúa en el Evangelio: “No hagan resistencia al hombre malo” (Mateo 5:39). De hecho, presenta la otra mejilla, si has sido golpeado. Dale tu abrigo al que te pide la camisa. Sé como Dios que manda el sol y la lluvia sobre justos e injustos. “Sean perfectos”, dice Jesús, “como su Padre celestial es perfecto” (5:48). Copyright © J. S. Paluch

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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. 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 will be leading the Rosary every First Saturday of the Month at 3:30pm. This is to spread the 1st Saturday Devotion.

“I promise to assist at the hour of death with the graces necessary for salvation all those who, in order to make

reparation to me, on the First Saturday of five successive months, go to confession, receive Holy Communion, say five decades of the Rosary, and keep me company for a quarter

of an hour, meditating on the fifteen mysteries of the Rosary.” Our Lady of Fatima

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, Robert Barker, Mary Poremba, Sharon Derosi, Bob Snyder, Chester Devarney, Albert Trapani, Ernest Devarney, Luis Saavedra

Military: Adolfo Angel Vasquez, Matthew Bryant Semenarians & Religious: Jose Palma, Kevin Martinez, & Jessica Palma

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

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St. Joseph’s Seven Sorrows and Seven Joys Devotion & the Seven Sundays Devotion

An effective means of obtaining special graces through the intercession of St. Joseph is to honor his seven sorrows and seven joys by the practicing the Seven Sundays devotion. The Seven Sundays in honor of St. Joseph are observed by receiving Holy Communion in his honor on seven consecutive Sundays, and on each Sunday the prayers in honor of the Seven Sorrows and the Seven Joys of St. Joseph are recited. This devotion may be practiced at any time of the year, but especially on the seven Sundays preceding his solemnity on March 19th. . Learn more about St. Joseph’s Seven Sorrows and Seven Joys Devotion & the Seven Sundays Devotion at the Year of St. Joseph Website. Visit the Year of St. Joseph website throughout 2020 for a list of activities, pilgrimages, devotions, prayers, and more: www.YearofStJoseph.org

La Devoción de los Siete Dolores y las Siete Alegrías de San José

y la Devoción de los Siete Domingos

Un medio eficaz para obtener gracias especiales a través de la intercesión de San José es honrar sus siete penas y siete alegrías practicando la devoción de los Siete Domingos.

Los Siete Domingos en honor de San José se observan al recibir la Sagrada Comunión en su honor los siete domingos consecutivos, y cada domingo se recitan las oraciones en honor de los Siete Dolores y las Siete Alegrías de San José. Esta devoción se puede practicar en cualquier época del año, pero especialmente los siete domingos que preceden a su solemnidad el 19 de marzo.. Mas informacion disponible sobre La Devoción de los Siete Dolores y las Siete Alegrías de San José y la Devoción de los Siete Domingos en la pagina web de San Jose Visite la página web del Año de San José a lo largo de 2020 para obtener una lista de actividades, peregrinaciones, devociones, oraciones y más: www.YearofStJoseph.org.

Calling all young men ages 10-18. Are you looking to grow in your faith, learn to become a community leader, or help your community and church all while having fun with other Catholic young man? Well, the Columbian Squires are looking for new members. The Columbian Squires is part of the Knights of Columbus family. For more information please have a parent contact Grand Knight Jason Kroeger at 336-301-4418

February – Joseph Most Chaste