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Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond Served by the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter
828 Buford Road, N. Chesterfield, Virginia 23235 office: (804) 320-4932 fax: (804) 451-1009 www.stjosephrichmond.org
“Prepare ye the way of the Lord...”
(Luke 3. 4)
-Pastor- Rev. Robert Novokowsky, FSSP
Parish Business: (804) 320-4932, ext. 302 [email protected]
-Parochial Vicar- Rev. Terrence Gordon, FSSP
Parish Business: (804) 320-4932, ext. 304 [email protected]
Parish Office
Hours: Mon. - Fri., 9 am — 3 pm
Beverly Howe, Admin. Asst., ext. 301 [email protected]
David Pedersen, Choirmaster [email protected]
Holy Mass Schedule Sunday 8:30 am (Low) 11 am (High) 4:30 pm (Low) Monday 7 am & 9 am Tuesday 7 am & 9 am Wednesday 7 am & 6 pm Thursday 7 am & 9 am Friday 7 am & 6 pm Saturday 9 am
Sacramental Emergencies: 396-5665
Confession: ½ hr before all Masses, Saturdays - 10:00 to 12 noon
Novena & Benediction: Wed. evenings.
Holy Days: look for announcement
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Eve-ry Friday from 8 am until noon, First Fri-days from 8 am until 5 pm.
Other Sacraments: please call the office.
Ladies Altar Guild Mary Claire Adams
515-0973
Maintenance/Improvements John Hewitt
804-320-4932
Savvy Seniors Mary Alice Hoffman 440-1618
Gift Shop Rose Mary Cosby
272-3908
Ushers Patrick Latimer
262-7628
Parish Pastoral Council Andy Piffat
804-897- 4322
Religious Education Katy Hichborn
Finance Council Bob Stolle
Knights of Columbus Tom Dennis
Web Master [email protected]
Parish Library Antoinette Cleary 748-3179
St. Camillus de Lellis Prayer Group
Margaret Ansari 716-1086
Volunteer Coordinator Michelle Blake
Flower Guild Andria Morris
525-0733
Friday Adoration Bernadette Piccininni
291-8961
Grounds Crew Steve Michniak 804-320-4932
Sacristan
Antoinette Cleary 748-3179
Apostolate of Mary, Mother of Priests
Louise Caouette-Diman 935-3399
Girls’ Groups
Cary Taylor 804-379-8605
Teen Activity Group Therese & Jeremiah Jr.
December 23-25, 2018
COMMITTEES AND ACTIVITIES
say: Emmanuel, God is with us. We might pray thus: Heavenly Father, you have loved me since before my conception. If you desire me to taste your chalice of sorrow, I trust your wisdom. I submit my will to yours. Emmanuel, God is with us. There’s healing for every wound, if not in this world, then in the next. Getting to heaven is a journey, not unlike a scary, nauseating flight in a single-engine Cessna: the destination makes it all worthwhile! Let us not be afraid. Christ in born, Emman-uel! Not just an historical fact, it’s a present reality.
Merry Christmas! — Fr. Rob Novokowsky, fssp
A Thank You Note From the Elysburg Carmel We visited on the occasion of Sr. Genevieve's (Muriel Wankep-Kamga). Our parish is well-loved by them (Elysburg and Fairfield) as we now have 3 there, with Sr. Aimée (Valerie Taylor) and Sr. Josefa (Kiera Don-lon). “Praised be Jesus Christ! Unlike the Inn at Bethle-hem where there was no room for Him, may the lit-tle Infant King find a warm and loving refuge in your heart this Advent, to prepare for His coming at Christmas. Let us make this the most beautiful Christmas for Him, to be a true consolation to the Holy Family. May God reward your Reverence for the generous donation to your Carmelites who hold your Reverence and all your parish dearly in all our prayers and sacrifices. Sr. Genevieve of St. Thérèse sends her greetings!”
Supplies for the Homeless As a suburban parish, we are asked to help St. Pe-ter’s ministry to the homeless. There is a bin availa-ble to collect the items in the office vestibule. Please see the list of needed items on the bulletin board.
For Healing After Abortion A Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Retreat, 25, 26 & 27 January at The Williamsburg Christian Retreat Cen-ter, sponsored by St. Joan of Arc Church. Open to anyone adversely affected by an abortion. To Regis-ter: 757-887-3144 or [email protected]
Merry Christmas!
Sunday Offertory Budget Surplus/(Deficit) Collection Operations Sun. 12/16 $11,645 $7,980 $3,665
YTD $212,411 $199,500 $12,911
Capital Improvements
Sun. 12/16 $2,616 $1,250 $1,366 YTD $50,682 $31,250 $19,432
Thank you for your continued generosity!
Crisis Pregnancy Help A 24-hour helpline offers peer counselling and refer-ral to local recourses; operated by Heartbeat Interna-tional. optionline.org or 800-712-HELP (4357)
Fourth Sunday of Advent December 23, 2018
Prayer Intentions Michael & Maggie Kasey, Andrew Craven, Tom Osborne, Raymond Martin, John Voisinet, Marlene Lazor, Diane Oulette, A Special Intention, Maria Socorro Gerardo, Catharine Palm, Emily Davison, Sr. Gayanne Fox, Michelle Bouchard, Eleanor Clark, Helen Baker, Mary-Kathryn Bywaters, Lisa Kovatch, Darryl Church, Judi Evans, The D’Aconti Family, Madeline Longo, Margaret Stacy, Mark Mayer, Andrew Priddy, Dorothy McKinley, The Patrowicz Family, Joe Bush, Natalie McNiel, Charles Furlough, Ed Peters, Angela Rhys-Sonnenschein, Karen Evans, Bob Martin, Patricia Willard, Elizabeth Storm, Jeanette LaPaglia, Cathy Van Pelt, Barbara Reith, Diane Hayes, Gerard Lajoie, Kathleen Stells, Julie Trexler, Theresa Trexler, Bobby Overman, Dick and Nan Wray, Mary Zacharias, Suki & Beau Simpson, Maryann McLaughlin, John Osborne, Ann Horgan.
In your charity, please remember the repose of the souls of all the faithful departed. Requiescat in pace. Amen.
Pastor’s Corner Upcoming Events
Dec. 24, 25, 26, 27, 28—Parish Office Closed Dec. 25 — See sheet on the back table for schedule Dec. 29—Savvy Seniors Activity Jan. 1—Holy Day of Obligation: Masses 9 am Low, 11 am High
Savvy Seniors Activity Sat., 29 Dec., 10 am, Fr. Adrian Hall, for a viewing of “Come to the Stable.” Please RSVP: 804-440-1618
Religious Ed Classes Reminder: there is a two week Christmas break. No classes on Dec. 23rd and 30th. Classes resume Jan. 6th.
Catholic Young Adult Rome Program Ages 14-18. Separate programs available for boys and for girls. Information can be found on the bulletin board in the office vestibule.
46th Annual March for Life Fri. 18 Jan 2019. The Knights of Columbus are provid-ing free bus transportation to DC. Seating is limited & by reservation only. See the signup sheet in Fr. Adrian Hall. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or ap-proved temporary guardian with written permission.
Teen Activity Group TODAY—Sun., 23 Dec. Teens AND other parishion-ers will meet in the Hall at 5:30 to go caroling in a nearby neighborhood. Sat. 29 Dec. Meet at 4 pm in Fr. Adrian Hall for a Christmas Party (bring your fa-vorite treat to share!) and to exchange Secret Saint Nick. At 5 pm, depart for a Tacky Light Tour.
Epiphany Party Sunday 6 Jan. 2019 Bring dishes with interesting flavor which highlight international Epiphany traditions! [Bring what you want.] Family Style serving. Epiphany Games for the kids. The three kings may come and give gifts. Sign up to bring a dish with international flavor—see the poster in Fr. Adrian Hall. help, contact Michelle: [email protected].
Want to Avoid the Cathedraticum? A parish ENDOWMENT will soon be able to receive donations tax-free, and be used tax-free too! Some conditions apply. More details will soon follow.
FSSP Liturgical Calendars $10/each. Please make checks payable to St. Joseph Parish. Located outside the office.
The Parish Office is CLOSED from Mon. to Fri., Dec. 24 to Dec. 28. Please note: the sacramental emergency line will al-ways be monitored.
Christmas Day—Holy Day of Obligation
For clarification of the Christmastide Sched-ule: Dec. 24 is not a Day of Obligation; De-cember 25 is a Holy Day of Obligation. New Year’s Day—Holy Day of Obligation 1 January is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses are: 9 am Low and 11 am High.
Holy Land Pilgrimage 2019
See Fliers on Back Table This pilgrimage is limited to 50 (one bus load). Please consider now whether you’d like to come as we are also advertising out-side the parish.
Dear Parishioners, Ever been in a single-engine Cessna? During my first flight, I had a sudden feeling of extreme vulnerabil-ity—the only thing preventing a 1500 foot fall to the ground was a piece of tin. Between life and death a piece of tin! My feet rested lightly on the floorboard. Vulnerability—there’s lots to be afraid of. But, we need to manage our fears and keep them ra-tional: The plane is purposefully designed to be light-weight, but well-strong enough to safely carry all the souls on board, therefore, do not be afraid. Fear of being wounded. Some wounds we are able to avoid by praying for safety, praying for peace, praying for everything we need. God wants us to ask him for these things. Inescapable wounds. Even our Lord seemed to fear his wounding: “My soul is sorrowful, even unto death.” How did he deal with this extreme stress? He asked his friends to help, then he prayed to God: “My Father, if it be possible, let this chalice pass from me. Nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt,” (Mt 26:39). The innocent Son of God did not escape being wounded; he did not escape the fear it caused. But, he rose above both by consenting to the will of the Father. He consented because he was confident in the Father’s love. How do we know this? Barely an hour before his agony, during the last supper, he prayed thus: “Father, I will that where I am, they also … may be with me: that they may see my glory … because thou hast loved me before the creation of the world,” (Jn 17:24). His confidence is based on the love he received since before the creation of the world. Is he asking for escape? “I will that where I am, they also may be with me.” What does this have to do with Christmas?! When the angel Gabriel came he said the babe shall be call “Emmanuel, which means ‘God with us,’” (Mt 1:23). God is with us. God is with us, in our vulnerability, in our woundedness, in our fear. He is with us to manage our fears. He is with us to avoid the fearful things. He is with us when the wounds are unavoidable. God is with us. If our house burns down, or Uncle George’s cancer becomes inoperable, we can remain calm and
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Mass Schedule — Intentions — Requested By
Sun. December 23 4th Sunday of Advent
(1st Cl.)
— WH TD
8:30 am Pro Populo 11 am Patrick Truax 4:30 pm Giulio Ronchetti
Mon. December 24 Vigil of Christmas
(1st Cl.)
— EG
Masses today in small chapel 7 am Celebrant’s Intention 9 am Mark Kowalski
Tues. December 25 The Nativity of
Our Lord (1st Cl.)
— CC —
12 am Pro Populo 9 am Private Intention 11 am Celebrant’s Intention
Wed. December 26 St. Stephen (2nd Cl.)
TD 6 pm Carrie & Jorge
Thurs. December 27 St. John the Evangelist
(2nd Cl.) CPP 9 am Paul & Catherine Paolini
Fri. December 28 Holy Innocents
(2nd Cl.)
— DL
7 am Celebrant’s Intention 8 am-12 noon Adoration 6 pm Tanya Nacey
Sat. December 29 5th Day in the Octave
(2nd Cl.) GR 9 am Private Intention
Sun. December 30 Sunday in the Octave
(2nd Cl.)
— LGB RB
8:30 am Pro Populo 11 am FSSP Confraternity 4:30 pm James & Helen
Mon. December 31 7th Day in the Octave
(2nd Cl.) PBD 9 am FSSP
Tues. January 1 Octave Day of
Christmas (1st Cl.)
— MM
9 am Celebrant’s Intention 11 am Fr. Neal Nichols, FSSP
Wed. January 2 Holy Name of Jesus
(2nd Cl.) GCP 6 pm Eric Palm, Sr.
Thurs. January 3 Feria in Christmastide
(4th Cl.) DM 9 am Eliana Reynolds
Fri. January 4 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
(3rd Cl.)
— LH
7 am Celebrant’s Intention 8 am-5pm Adoration 6 pm Karin Haley
Sat. January 5 St. John Neumann
(3rd Cl.) RM
9 am The Students & Staff of St. Michael the Archangel High School
St. Joseph Parish
Christmas Flower Intentions 2 0 1 8
Donated by: In Memory / Honor of: Mr. Jay Arena Polly Arena, Teresa Arena Ms. Bridget Bean Michael & Josephine Wogh Mr. Pierre Bouchard Sandra Bouchard, Andrew Bouchard Mrs. Florence Cahill Paul Cahill Sr., Paul Cahill Jr., Robert Cahill, The James Earls Family Mr. William Colberg Mr. & Mrs. Fred Colberg, Mr. & Mrs. Wilson, Mary Rubertus, Mr. & Mrs. Burt Colberg, Souls in Purgatory Ms. Ellen Cudzik Mr. & Mrs. Charles Curry Mr. & Mrs. C.W. Curry Sr., Mr. Mrs. R.E. Cahill, Mrs. Jean Rider
Mr. Hoover Rowland Betty & Harold Rowland Mr. William Sharkey William F. Sharkey, E. Sharkey, Owen O’Neill, Grace O’Neill, Lorena Sharkey Mr. & Mrs. Carlo Simoncelli Edward & Sophie Grenchus Mr. & Mrs. Michael Smart Smart Family, Ruiz Family, Richard Kite, Paul Kerin, Victor Ruiz Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Steszewski Ann & Lee Heller, Anita Heller Mrs. Margaret Stacy Terry Stacy, Thomas Stacy, Robert Lopez, Mary Amira Mr. & Mrs. Robert Stolle Mr. Paul Thurston Aubrey & Elizabeth Thurston, Nathaniel & Lucille Nuckols, Jane Thurston, Francis Saller Mrs. Cathy Van Pelt Margaret & William T. Van Pelt, Mary O & W. T. Van Pelt, French & Mark C. Bane, Mark C. Bane Jr., Liz & Betty Bane, All Friends and Families,
Donated by: In Memory / Honor of:
Mr. Robert Curry Scott Smith, Scott Wescott, Mr. & Mrs. C.W. Curry, Jr. Mrs. Ethel & Mr. Michael Dahlem Matthew L. Dahlem, All Deceased Members of the Dahlem & Turner Families Mr. & Mrs. Michael DiPaola Josephine Sydlowski, Frank Sydlowski, Joseph G. DiPaola, Mary DiPaola, Christine DiPaola Ms. Barbara Ettner Mary Jane Ettner, Grace Hogan, Kenneth L. Archer Mr. & Mrs. Luther Everett, Jr. Michael Everett, Kim Floyd Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Faison Ann Heller, Lee Heller, Anita Keller, Char Keller, Wallace Faison Mrs. Carol Gentry Paul Gentry, Jr., Dalton Harrelson, Kathleen & Clarence Butler, Madeline Williams, Sandra Maury, Lawrence Butler Mr. & Mrs. Paul Gibson Holy Souls in Purgatory Mr. John Hewitt James Hewitt, Madeline Hewitt, William Cowling, Dominga Cowling, Karin Haley Mr. & Mrs. Boone Hichborn Richard & Loretta Dietz Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hichborn Richard & Loretta Dietz, Robert Eveland, Terry & Debbie Kopp Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Hoffman Mr. & Mrs. David Howe Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kaplan Deceased Family Members Mr. David Kennedy Mary Hoban Kennedy, Alice Hoban Rinehimer, Frank Hoban, Cpt. Andrew Ross USA Mr. & Mrs. Norman Lazor N.S. (Chip) Lazor, Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Banik, John Lazor Family, St. Joseph Parish Family, Rev. Fathers Novokowsky & Gordon Mrs. Dianne McCoy Raymond H. McCoy, Marjorie & Robert DeVoe, Raymond V. & Sophie McCoy, Michael McCoy
Donated by: In Memory / Honor of:
Mr. & Mrs. Michael McHugh Mr. & Mrs. Thomas McKinley Thomas A. McKinley, Joseph McKinley, Robert McKinley Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Michniak Henryk & Marian Michniak, Stanislaw & Ludwiga Jedras, Mike & Mary Rizzo, Antonio Rizzo, Lynn Markham Mrs. Margaret Nichols John A. Nichols, Jr., Joseph Marrin, Lottie Marrin, Owen Marrin, John & Laura Nichols Mr. & Mrs. Peter Osborne Earl & Marion Osborne, Jarvis &
Margaret Woody, Junny & Ron-nie Woody, Mel, Louise & Duffy Sharp, Fr. Frederick Beardsley, Elizabeth Hughes
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Paolini All Paolinis, All Dreschs, All De Paolis Mrs. Caroline Pfab The Pfab Family, Bernice Nestor, Mary Pfab Calugar, The Bruno Family, All deceased members of St. Joseph Parish, All good and holy priests and religious Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Piffat Ludwig & Anni Schindler, Monika Lindner, Ludwig Schindler, Jr., Johanna Schlosser Miss Johanna Powell Leona & Bill Powell, Billy Powell Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Read Richard Dietz, Loretta Dietz Mr. George Rodenburg Kathleen Rodenburg, George S. & Jenne Rodenburg Mr. Andrew Rowland William & Ruth Rowland Mr. G. Michael Rowland Betty & Harold Rowland, Sandra Rowland Loker, Ed & Dorothy Tyrcha, Leona Herron, Margorie Toombs, Jim Shelor, Elizabeth Rowland, Anne Cox, John Robinson, Bruce Rowland, Helen Wagner, Brugos & Vrabel Family
Donated by: In Memory / Honor of: