st. joseph church...like joseph, we can all feel unworthy of the honor of welcoming him into our...
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PASTOR: Reverend Robert Grattaroti
ASSOCIATE PASTOR: Reverend Charles Omolo
PERMANENT DEACONS:
Peter Faford, Bill Shea & Steve Miller
St. Joseph Church
St. Joseph Church
St. Joseph Church
10 H. Putnam Ext.
P.O. Box 338
Charlton City, MA 01508
email: [email protected]
website: stjosephscharlton.com
508-248-7862
Fax: 508-248-5832
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MASS SCHEDULE
SATURDAY 4:30 pm
SUNDAY 8:00 & 10:00 am & 5:00 pm
DAILY 8:30 am
CONSECRATION TO THE HOLY FAMILY
We encourage families in the parish to consecrate
themselves to the Holy Family at Mass the weekend of
December 29
th
. In preparation, we suggest each
family pray together before this consecration and
encourage members of the family to go to confession.
Advent is a great season to come back to this
Sacrament of Mercy. As we enter into this final week
of Advent, ask St. Joseph and the Blessed Virgin to
help you cultivate a spirit of humble obedience so that
you are able to discern what it is God is asking of you
in these holy days.
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve-December 24
4:00 pm in the Main Church w/children’s pageant
4:00 pm downstairs in the Church hall
10:00 pm Choirs performs Christmas Chorale
10:30 pm with Holy Family Tableau
Christmas Day-December 25
8:00 & 10:00 am Mass (no 5:00 pm Mass)
New Year’s Eve-December 31
4:30 pm Mass
New Year’s Day-January 1
10:00 am Mass
This is the last Sunday of our preparation for Christmas, the anniversary of Christ's birth. Like Joseph, we
can all feel unworthy of the honor of welcoming him into our hearts and our homes. We are indeed
unworthy, not because we have little of this world's goods, but because we have so little humility, so little
charity, so little faith and trust in God's goodness. Let us try to imitate Joseph and Mary, the humblest of
the humble, the kindliest of the kindly, and the greatest-ever believers in God's goodness and mercy. We
can never hope to equal them, but we can follow them humbly, from afar.
Saturday, December 21
4:30 pm Patrick Lovett by Mary Lovett
Sunday, December 22
8:00 am Diana & Stanley Kolesnik by Robert &
Theresa Kolesnik
10:00 am Tom Tuniewicz by Pauline Legace
5:00 pm Cecelia Graham by Jim Graham
Monday, December 23
8:30 am Fr. Norm Tremblay by a Friend
Tuesday, December 24
4:00 pm Emily Dabrowski by the Family (upstairs)
4:00 pm John Boulay by his Sister (downstairs)
10:30 pm People of St. Joseph Church by the Parish
Wednesday, December 25
8:00 am Stuart M. and Dennis Tully by the Family
10:00 am Marylou Palatino by Friends Kathy & Jan
Thursday, December 26
8:30 am Residents & Staff of Charlton Manor by
Michael Turpin
Friday, December 27
8:30 am Riley Boulay by Melissa
Saturday, December 28
4:30 pm Deceased Members of the Knights of
Columbus & their Families by the Knights
Sunday, December 29
8:00 am Intentions of Jacob Pohlman (Seminarian)
by St. Joseph Parishioners
10:00 am Pauline Stearns by the Knights of Columbus
5:00 pm Jack Larson (5
th
Anniv.) by the Family
PRAYER BEFORE MASS–Pour forth, we beseech
you, O Lord, your grace into our hearts, that we, to
whom the Incarnation of Christ your Son was made
known by the message of an Angel, may by his
Passion and Cross be brought to
the glory of his Resurrection.
Who lives and reigns with you in
the unity of the Holy Spirit, one
God, for ever and ever. AMEN
RECEPTION FOR
DEACON PETER
who is retiring will be held
today after the 10:00 am Mass.
PAULINE STEARNS wife of Don,
CHRISTINE AUCOIN wife of Leo,
DENNIS SULLIVAN and SHIRLEY
BESSETTE. May they rest in the
arms of the Lord and may their
families find comfort in their faith.
The Sanctuary Lamp burns this week for
Fr. Norm Tremblay by a Friend
WELCOME Fr. Ron Laframboise, brother of
Sandy Bacon, who is visiting for the holidays.
He will be assisting us at several of our
Liturgies this week.
Prior to the 10:30 pm
Christmas Eve Mass
our Vocal and Bell
Choirs will be
performing a
Christmas Chorale at
10:00 pm. All invited.
If you have questions
regarding this process or
were married outside the
Church and would like to
Sacramentalize your
marriage, call Deacon Bill at
508-254-8512.
Marriage Planning
& Preparation
PARISH OFFERINGS
for the weekend of
December 15
th
was
$13,259.00 with $450
collected for the building
fund and $1,445.00 for
Christmas Flowers. We
are so very grateful and blessed to have your
continued generous weekly support of your parish.
Interested in becoming
Catholic? OR do you
have a child over the age
of 7 who has not yet
received the Sacrament of Baptism, Eucharist or
Confirmation? To find out more, contact Ted or Patty
LEGACY HOPE UPDATE:
We are grateful for the 201
parish families and
individuals who have
pledged $864,533.00 to date.
This is $40,533.00 over our
goal. Remember 100% of
funds pledged above our goal come directly to our
parish to help pay down our debt and fund a new
organ. If you haven’t had the opportunity to make
your pledge, please do so today. Look for envelopes in
the pews or go to our website; stjosephscharlton.com
for more information. Thank you again and again.
�LIGHT HOUSE CATHOLIC
MEDIA CD’S available at the
front door for $3.00�
�SPIRITUAL DIRECTION-w/ Sr.
Barbara. Sign-up in Narthex.
�JANUARY BOOK CLUB SELECTION-Rediscover the Saints:
Twenty-five Questions that Will Change Your Life by
Matthew Kelly. Book discussion will take place on
Thursday, January 30
th
at 7:00 pm.
Rectory
January 5
after the 8:00 & 10:00 Mass
Dear Parishioners and
Friends of St. Joseph’s,
My deepest and heartfelt
best wishes to you and
your families and loved
ones for a Blessed Christmas. In the name of Fr.
Charles, our Deacons, Peter, Steve and Bill, as well as
Sister Agnes and our entire staff, I express our
deepest thanks for your many greetings, gifts and
prayers.
Christ came into the world to save us from our
sins...and the essence of sin is separation. He came to
redeem us and unite us to Himself and to one another.
We enter into His saving grace as we do what He
did; make the world a better place. Hence, may I
suggest this Christmas that we seek to mend a
quarrel, seek out a forgotten friend; forego a grudge,
forgive an enemy; be kind and gentle and appreciate
the many gifts we have been given, both by God and
by others.
May the darkness of this world give way to God's
radiant light as we seek to forgive, to love, to laugh
and to cherish our God and one another.
`xÜÜç V{Ü|áàÅtá? YÜA UÉu ZÜtààtÜÉà|
WHO INVENTED THE NATIVITY SCENE?
On Christmas Eve 1223, St. Francis created the first
nativity in Greccio, Italy. With the help of a local
nobleman, Francis celebrated the birth of Jesus in a
cave outside the town. The liturgy featured a hay-filled
manger in front of the temporary altar, and as Francis
preached, the nobleman arranged to have an ox and a
donkey stand at the altar as well.
The Franciscans quickly spread the practice of
creating nativity scenes with live animals and actors.
Living scenes remained popular, but static nativities
also developed, allowing the scene to remain on
display for longer periods for meditation. As the
tradition was introduced to new regions throughout
the world, nativity scenes adapted to local tastes and
customs. By the 19
th
century Protestant churches,
slackened their opposition to the scenes, and their
popularity spread through the wider Christian world.
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SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Pre-register for baptismal preparation
at 508-248-7862. The next session is
January 4
th
at 5:30 pm.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Arrangements for a wedding begin a
year prior to the date. 508-248-7862
SACRAMENT OF
RECONCILIATION
Saturday 3:45 pm or by appointment
ADORATION
Monday 12-7:00 pm, Wednesday
12-6:00 pm, Thursday 7:15-8:15 am &
Friday 12-5:00 pm
ROSARY
Daily 8:00 am & Saturday 3:45 pm
MARIAN PRAYER CENACLE
Divine Mercy Chaplet and
Benediction of the Blessed
Sacrament Mondays at 7:00 pm
24 Hour PRAYER LINE
508-434-0106 or
DIVORCE SUPPORT MINISTRY
the 2
nd
and 4
th
Monday each month
7:00-9:00 pm in the K of C Room.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Contact Ellen Thibodeau at
508-248-9161 if one is needed.
ORDER OF SECULAR
FRANCISCANS meet the 3
rd
Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm.
www.stjosephscharlton.com/order-
Franciscan-seculars
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
meet the 1
st
Wednesday of the month in
the Knight's Room at 7:00 pm.
GRANDPARENTS RAISING
GRANDCHILDREN-Sharing
experiences caring for & learning
about resources. Dianne 508-764-4553.
SPIRITUAL SUPPORT FOR THOSE
WITH CANCER at St. Vincent
Cancer & Wellness. 1
st
Thursday with
Mass at 11:30 am. 508-363-6246.
DO YOU SUFFER WITH AN
ADDICTION & NEED SUPPORT?
Fr. Bob, Fr. Charles or our deacons are
available to talk with. 508-248-7862.
CATHOLIC SUPPORT FOR THOSE
FIGHTING ADDICTIONS
Worcester Diocese Calix Society meets
the 3
rd
Saturday of the month 9:30-10:30
am 2
nd
floor of Emmaus Center,
Webster. Kyle at 508-887-2225.
RCIA
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Interested in becoming Catholic? Ted
or Patty Covill [email protected].
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
FIRST LIGHTS (gr. k-5)
Sr. Agnes Patricia
EDGE YOUTH MINISTRY (gr. 6-8)
Sandra Buron
LIFE TEEN MINISTRY (gr. 9-12)
Deacon Bill Shea
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Cheryl Kingston
YOUTH MINISTRY
Sarah Stone
NEXT STEP BEREAVEMENT
For parents who have lost a child. 4
th
Tuesday, Medical Office Bldg.
Harrington Hospital Rm 4.
Sue Brunell 508-344-1564.
HOMELESS SHELTER ST. LUKE’S
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FOOD PANTRY
2
nd
& 4
th
Wednesdays 9:00-11:00 am.
HOMEBOUND COMMUNION
If you need communion brought to
your home call 508-248-7862.
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available. Let us know
your desire for this form.
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Parish Mission Statement: We are a Community of Faith, called by Jesus Christ to become His hands, His feet, His
heart, reaching out in love to each other, our families, our neighbors, our nation and the world.