Monday, March 16th

6:30AM Norbertine Matyok

8:30AM Stephen Chelo

Tuesday, March 17th

6:30AM Jay Stokarski

8:30AM John Kelly

Wednesday, March 18th

6:30AM Louie Martin

8:30AM Tom Morgan

Thursday, March 19th

6:30AM Msgr. Joseph J. Anderlonis

8:30AM Anna Kapsha

Friday, March 20th

6:30AM Kirsten Zeiss

8:30AM Jack & Myrtle Noah

Saturday, March 21st

8:30AM Theresa Santella

5:00PM Saturday Evening Vigil

Sunday, March 22nd Sunday Masses: 6:30, 9:30 and 11:30AM

Saturday, March 21st and Sunday, March 22nd 5:00PM Msgr. Vogan

6:30AM Fr. Speziale

9:30AM Msgr. Flanigan (Contemporary)

11:30AM Fr. Mullan

Please remember in your prayers all our sick: Brian Allison, Dakota Almeiva, Jim Bakey, Bob Belczyk, Marie Biddle,

Bernice Bonsmann, Jack Boyette, Theresa Bucella, Paul Bufano, Sophia

Bufano, Virginia Burbage, Dennis Burns, Greyson Burke, Cathy Carrol,

Susan Crowley, Anne Davis, Barbara DeLeon, Thomas Duggan,

Amanda Durkholder, Kelly Eberz, George Edelmann, Joseph Eichinger,

Sharon Feist, Janice Ford, Fr. Mike Freynes, MHM. Laurie Frost, Kim,

Fry,Daniel Garvin, Krysten Gentile, Heidi Goldberg, Karen Gormley,

Anne Hagg, Margaret Hardy, Robert Harron, Helena Hart, Conall

Harvey, Charles Hee, Tony Iacone, Sylvester Jenifer, John Johnson,

Rosemarie Johnson, Regina Johnson, Jennifer Kelly, Lizzy Kelly, Shyla

Kelly, Donald Kester, Karen Kester, Josephine Klecko, Ralph King,

Danielle Lever, Audris Lichota, Thomas Luke, Debra Mallon, Bob

Magolon, Brenda Magolon, Barbara Magozzi, Margaret Mahoney,

Robert Malin, Ann Manco, Patricia Marconi, Tom Marley, Florence

Marshall, Thomas Marshall, Mary Mascioli, Deacon Paul McBlain,

Cameron McCarthy, Megan McDevitt, Nan McGroary, Dan McKenna,

Joey McLaughlin, Ceasar Montalvo, James Moran, Susan Mullen, Phyllis

Myers, Christina Nesmith, Julia Newell, Anthony Oswald, Louisa

Pacubas, Thom Parker, Edward Piecara, Sr.,Charles Piecara, Jr., Eileen

Posner, Claire Powers, Larry Price, Helen Raftovich, Loretta Ricciardi,

Paul Riggs, Bill Robb, Joseph Romasko, Jr., Ernie Rink, Sharon Rowles,

Claire Salvi, Christine Samuels, Candy Santos, Patricia Schmidt, Diane

Shaefer, Kathy Shiels, John Smith, Rosemary Smith, Thomas Smith,

Kathleen Stacklass, Jerry Sullivan, Kayla Taylor, Robert Taylor, Jose

Tavarez, Lauren Thomas, Virginia Tracy, John Tully, Mary Walls, Diane

Weverling, Nancy Williams, Hana Yago, Michelle & Robert Yanuzzi,

Angie Zuccarino

Please pray for our beloved deceased especially:

Mark McKinney

Calendar of Events ALL FACILITIES ARE CLOSED

ALL EVENTS CANCELLED!

March 14th &k 15th Monday, March 16th

9:00AM - CCO Meeting - Neumann Room

10:00AM - Marion Movement of Priests - Mary’s Chapel

6:30PM - Faith and Film - CANCELLED

Tuesday, March 17th 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Adoration - Mary’s Chapel

10:00AM - Flame of Love - Mary’s Chapel

1:00PM - Holy Hour of Reparation - Mary’s Chapel

1:00PM - HFR School Confession - Church

2:00PM - Divine Mercy Cenacle - Mary’s Chapel

4:00PM - PREP - School

7:00PM - Pre-Cana - Neumann Room

Wednesday, March 18th

7:00AM - HFRS Band Practice - Hall

2:30AM - HFRS Band Practice - Hall

3:00PM - HFRS Musical Practice - Hall

4:00PM - PREP - School

6:00PM - PREP - School

7:00PM - RCIA Practice - Cabrini Room/Church

Thursday, March 19th 1:00PM - Marion Movement of Priests - Mary’s Chapel

2:00PM - Divine Mercy Cenacle - Mary’s Chapel

4:00PM - Confirmation - Church

Friday, March 20th 1:30PM - HFR School Stations of the Cross - Church

3:00PM - Music Ministry - Church

6:00PM - Lenten Simple Supper - Donnelly Hall

7:00PM - Stations of the Cross - Church

Saturday, March 21st

7:30PM - Tour of Italy WINE Tasting - Donnelly Hall

Sunday, March 22nd After 9:30AM Mass - Parish Registrations - Neumann Room

5:00PM - MS YouthGroup - Donnelly Hall

6:00PM - HS YouthGroup - Donnelly Hall

6:00PM - Scouts - Hall

7:00PM - Scouts Religious Badges - Cabrini Room

SUNDAY COLLECTION

The Sunday collection totaled $ 14,703.

Thank you for your generosity.

ALL NIGHT ADORATION The sign-up book for All Night Adoration will in the

gathering space after all masses. All Night Adoration will

begin immediately after the 7:30PM Mass of the Lord’s

Supper and end at Noon on Good Friday. Please think about

spending some quiet time with Our Lord during Holy Week

CONFESSION DURING HOLY WEEK

Wednesday, April 8th

4:00-5:00PM and 7:00-8:00PM.107-1

STATIONS OF THE CROSS DURING LENT

FRIDAYS DURING LENT at 7:00PM

HFR School Stations various Fridays 1:30pm during Lent.

LENTEN SIMPLE SUPPERS

FRIDAYS at 6:00PM St. Joseph Stewardship Committee are hosting Lenten Simple

Supper each Friday (except Good Friday) in Donnelly Hall.

We thank the Parish Ministries for sponsoring the following

meals during Lent: March 20th Christmas Bazaar Pasta

March 27th Addie Cocchi-Rice Salad

April 3rd Pastoral Council TBD

ABSTINENCE AND OTHER

ACTS OF PENANCE FOR LENT The Bishops of the United States prescribe, as minimal obligation,

that all persons who are fourteen years of age or older are bound

to abstain from eating meat all the Fridays of Lent and Good

Friday. Further, all persons eighteen years of age and older, up to

and including their fifty-ninth birthday, are bound to fast by limiting

themselves to a single meal on Good Friday, while the other two

meals on that day are to be light.

All the faithful are encouraged, when possible, to participate at

Mass and to receive the Holy Eucharist daily, to celebrate frequently

the Sacrament of Penance and to participate in parish Lenten

devotions as well as Lenten education programs. All are encouraged

to make some material sacrifices during Lent and give that money to

the poor. Please use our poor boxes.

PROJECT H.O.P.E. Anyone requesting the transportation services of H.O.P.E.

Monday, March 16th through Friday, March 20th should

call the following team captain: Team 2: Rosemarie Naef

610-485-1759 or Lynne Harrison 610-494-4699. The above phone number is for THIS WEEK ONLY.

Please give 24-48 hour notice! ONE ride per week.

EASTER DINNER DONATIONS We will be collecting money/gift cards to help defray the

cost for Easter dinners for those who would otherwise not

have one. Coordinated by the Missionaries of Charity. Please

send your donation in by Monday, April 6th. Please stop by

the rectory and purchase your gift card if possible! FAITH and FILM

Monday, March 16th at 6:45PM How might the overall experience of the 1980 USA Olympic Ice

Hockey team parallel or reflect the Lenten Journey? The film entitled

"Miracle" will be shown THIS Monday, March 16th at 6:45 PM

in the Neumann Room. A question sheet will accompany the film to

present Faith-related themes evident in the film.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

GIVING HOPE TO ALL Gifts made to the Catholic Charities Appeal will provide

necessary support to tens of thousands of people. These

individuals are served by an array of organizations, programs

and ministries throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The

beneficiaries focus on five key areas:Education, Social

Services, Evangelization, Parish & Spiritual Life, Clergy and

Local Mission Activities. You may mail your gift in the

envelope mailed to your home.

MSGR. VOGAN’S 50th JUBILEE

SUNDAY, MAY 3RD

3:00PM Mass St. Joseph Church

Cocktails & Dinner begin 4:30PM Concordville Inn

Tickets $40 per person

Includes: 2 Hour open Bar with Hors D’Oeuvres, Salad,

choice of Entrée and Dessert

REGISTRATION FORMS ON WEBSITE

OR AVAILABLE AT THE RECTORY

Today’s readings on this third Sunday of Lent present us with the

theme of “thirst” and show us that a stewardship way of life can both

satisfy our spiritual thirst for Christ and help us to satisfy Christ’s thirst

for souls.

Our first reading, from the book of Exodus, begins with the words,

“In their thirst for water, the people grumbled against Moses.” What

little faith and lack of trust they show after all God has done to free

them from slavery. But Moses cried out to God for help, and sure

enough God provided generously to satisfy thirst. He continues to

provide generously for us these many centuries later.

Our Gospel passage from John recounts the life-changing encounter

Christ has with the Samaritan woman at the well beginning with His

words to her, “Give me a drink.” Then, He adds, “If you knew the gift

of God and who is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink,’ you would have

asked him and he would have given you living water.”

Christ is speaking the very same words to us to us today. These two

verses encapsulate the call to stewardship. Christ asks us to “give him

a drink” by sharing what we have with Him and with others for His

sake. Yet, it is Christ Himself who provides the water — the living

water that is His grace.

God has chosen to include us in His plan for bringing all people to

salvation through Him. We live out our part in His plan through a

stewardship way of life. This Lent, let us resolve to respond to His call

with passion and commitment. Let us do our part to quench His thirst.

Welcome March! March is coming in like a lion as our PREP teachers

fill our students with the might of the Lord and the strength of the

Holy Spirit.

Tuesday's 1st level class sang with the joy of the Lord while Miss Hoey

played her ukulele. Mrs. Schiazza's 4th level class learned about our

first Pope Peter! Wednesday's 4:00 session was filled with song

too! Mrs. Malorgio's class sang a beautiful Lenten song for us. In Mrs.

Foy's class Patrick told us that they learned about the Stations of the

Cross and Holy Week. In Wednesday's 6:00 session Quinn, Keira and

Maddie from Mrs. Hunt's class told us that they learned about the first

three Stations of the Cross, the Wedding Feast of Cana and Jesus being

tempted in the desert. In Mrs. Finn's class, they wrote their own

Morning Offering Prayer and Caitlyn read us her prayer.

"In every young person, a point of goodness is accessible."

Saint John Bosco

BEREAVEMENT Ministry Since February 1999, St. Joseph’s Bereavement Ministry has

provided emotional support and encouragement to those who have

lost a loved one. Each November, we celebrate a Mass of

Remembrance, commemorating the lives of those we have lost. In

the spring and fall, we host a support group facilitated by

professional grief counselors. We call, visit or correspond with

those who are grieving. If you or someone you know has suffered

a loss and we can be of service, please call the rectory at 610-497-

3340. If you feel called to be a part of this ministry, to be present for our families who are navigating their grief journey, please call

Marge at 610-485-8213. 107-2

Tour of Italy WINE

TASTING!

Travel though Italy regional wines, paired with light fare.

NEXT Saturday, March 21st 7:30-9:30 $25 per person-must be 21 years old to attend.

Seating is limited and NO TICKETS will be SOLD at DOOR.

For tickets, contact Tricia Zwiercan @ 267-231-2988.

ASTON COMMUNITY CENTER

NEXT SATURDAY, MARCH 21ST

6:00-9:00PM Admission $25.

ALL CASH PRIZES! Must be 18 years or older for admittance

Games, food, bingo supplies, raffles

Knights of Columbus ALL CASH BINGO!

April 18th

GIFTCARDS WE HAVE THEM!

We now have $10 TARGETcards.

We now have $50 VISA gift cards!

Our VISA cards have NO ACTIVATION FEE!

Pay your Kohl’s bill with KOHL’S Gift Cards

Earn extra $$$

Or Shop online with Kohl’s gift cards!

We have AMAZON GIFT CARDS!

$25 or $100 cards RECTORY OFFICE HOURS

Monday to Thursday: 9:00AM – 7:00PM

Friday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM

SATURDAY: 9:00AM until 6:00PM

SUNDAY: 8:30AM until 11:30AM

ADULT VOLLEYBALL Sundays: March 15th, 29th, April 5th, 19th May 17th & June 14th.

All over 18th are welcome All skill levels! Games at 5 in hall.

Contact: Mike Quintangelli at 610-416-5553.

Middle & High School YOUTH GROUP

5PM to 6PM Middle School Students 6PM to 6:30PM in the CHAPEL ALL MEET 6:30PM to 7:30PM High School Students

CYO SPRING SPORTS

http://saintjosephofaston.website.sportssignup.com

Questions: Mike Flaherty stjoescyoaston@gmail.com

COLLEEN BETZAL SCHOLARSHIP The Father James A. Donnelly, Council #11782, Knight of

Columbus will be accepting applications for the Colleen Betzal

Memorial Scholarship. The Scholarship is for $2,000.

Applications can be obtained on the KofC website,

http://KofC11782.org deadline for submission May 1st.

FAMILY ADORATION NIGHT

Tuesday, March 24TH 5:00-7:00PM

As parents we spend majority of our time running from

one event to the next with our children or planning

elaborate vacations where we come home more exhausted

than when you left!

Ever consider that giving our children the gift of

silence in the presence of God is just as impactful as

learning how to hitting a baseball?

During this season of Lent, add Adoration to your list of

Lenten activities! The Tuesday Adoration will be

extended to 7 pm on March 24th. Bring your family for

even five minutes of silence to experience God’s presence

as you journey through this season of Lent. We will also

have special blessing of the family at 6:45 pm.

PILGRIMAGE TO IRELAND

with FR. MICHAEL MULLAN

AUGUST 3 – 14, 2020

FULL INFORMATION FLYER AT THE RECTORY!

$3850 Land & Air $2950 Land only

Deposit $500 Deadline: March 20, 2020

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH LENTEN

Road to the Resurrection

Monday, March 30th

6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

A Lenten event for the whole family!

Dinner included for all!

Children will create a Lenten craft in Degnan Hall

with Kellianne Miley. Adults will enjoy Lenten

reflections presented by Father Mullan including

quiet time for contemplation.

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below information to christlife.stjoes@gmail.com

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