OCTOBER 18, 2009

TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEIsaiah 53:10-11; Hebrews 4:14-16; Mark 10:35-45 [146B]

The Gospel reading for today follows a pattern that Mark established in the central section of his Gospel (8:27—10:52) and where we find Jesus’ three passion predictions (8:31-33; 9:30-32; 10:32-34). With each Passion prediction, Mark inserts an episode that presents the apostles in an unfavorable light. Although the

disciples recognize Jesus as the Christ, they try to define discipleship in their terms.

With the first Passion prediction, Jesus rebukes Peter, stressing to Peter and the apostles that discipleship is about denying oneself, taking up the cross, and following Jesus (8:34-38). In the second Passion prediction, Jesus teaches the apostles about the importance of humility for discipleship (9:33-37). And in the third Passion prediction, Jesus teaches the apostles about the centrality of suffering and sacrifice (today’s Gospel reading). Jesus consistently presents discipleship in terms of humility, suffering and sacrifice. Ultimately, it is Jesus’ own suffering and death that provides the model for the disciples to follow.

BULLETIN CONNECTIONWe all love honors. In first grade it was the gold star that gave rise to a feeling of pride and accomplishment. Later, it might have been a trophy or a certificate. When we entered the workforce a promotion and a raise were the honors that suggested we were doing well. In a way, James and John were seeking a promotion. They come to Jesus knowing that they’ve been with him from the beginning (they were half of the first four). They witnessed his first preaching and his earliest miracles. With his commission they were sent out to preach in his name. And, along with Peter (Andrew gets left out) they had just witnessed Jesus’ transfiguration. It’s no wonder that James and John believe that they’re on the inside track to greatness. But greatness with Jesus is not what we expect. The honor is to serve the needs of all.

Come and join us for an hour of prayer and adoration of the Blessed

SacramentWednesdays, 8:00 – 9:00 PM

All are welcome!

Let’s welcome Fr. Gillen to St. Joseph’s

Fr. Gabriel Gillen was raised in Rockaway Beach, NY, the third of 4 children. In 1989 he received a B.A. in liberal Arts and a minor in Business Management from the State

University of New York at Stony Brook and worked several years as a stock broker on Wall Street.

In 1993 he began discerning a priestly vocation and studied philosophy at Franciscan University of Steubenville. In 1996 chose to enter the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (S.O.L.T.) and studiedTheology in Kenya and Italy. He was ordained in Subiaco, Italy on June 24, 2000.

He studied under Dominicans at the Angelicum in Rome where he obtained the S.T.B., M.A.. While in Rome, he discerned a call to transfer to the Order of Preachers. After completing the novitiate in 2006 he spent one year at the Dominican House of Studies in D.C. and en was assigned as a Parochial Vicar at Saint Catherine of SienaChurch in New York City. He was a part time chaplain at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center, and the Hospital for Special Surgery and Rockefeller University Hospital.

Fr. Gillen is also the webmaster for the Vocations and Provincial websites, and both hosts and co-hosts theXM/Sirius Radio's Catholic Channel: Word to Life Program.

On September 28th St. Joseph welcomed a very distinguished visitor, Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, president of the Pontifical Council for Inter-

religious Dialogue. He met with the Islamic students in Casserly Hall. Cardinal Tauran emphasized the need for inter-religious cooperation at the community level citing Fr. McGuire and Imam Khalid's positive and long-lasting friendship.

Imam Khalid and the Islamic Center's PR director, Haroon Moghul, offered to help in furthering the Cardinal's mission of strengthening inter-religious relationships that go beyond mere tolerance. Cardinal Tauran went further to say that true friendship is when we acknowledge the good in others—that’s the basis of true and lasting peace between people of different faiths and cultures.

Our kitchen stove needs an upgrade!

THE SOUP KITCHEN IS HOLDING A FUNDRAISING RECEPTION ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22ND AT THE HOME OF BILL DERROUGH AND ALVARO SALAS, LONG TIME PARISHIONERS OF THE ST JOSEPH’S.

COCKTAILS AND HORS D’OEUVRES WILL BE SERVED FROM 6 TO 8 PM AT 362 WEST BROADWAY APT 6 (@ BROOME STREET)

RSVP to Connie Fitzgerald at conniefitz@msn.com

Your donation of $100.00 per person will help towards the purchase of a multi-level convection oven. We’ll prepare more and tastier meals, keep food hot for our guests, and enhance the safety of the soup kitchen. RSVP to Connie Fitzgerald at conniefitz@msn.com

Please make checks payable to St. Joseph's Soup Kitchen. You can also donate online through ParishPay (https://www.parishpay.com/), and click on the St Joseph West Village link.

Thank you.

Last weekend’s collection October 10 was $5,790.

We encourage use to enroll via the ParishPay website https://www.parishpay.com/ and click on

the St Joseph West Village link. Use the paperless way to help our ministry, and that of

the St. Joe’s Soup Kitchen

Saturday, October 24th, 7:30pm, Music Recital

Celina Charlier- Flute and Eshantha Peiris- Piano

Repertoire: Brazilian Classical MusicAbout one hour long, Free admission

FEAST DAYS, SCRIPTURE CITATIONSAND SPECIAL INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK

SATURDAY, October 17 Ignatius of Antioch, bishop & martyrRom 4:13, 16-18/Lk 12:8-12 12:10 PM 5:30 PM Etta DitrioSUNDAY, October 18 9:00 AM Ira Studley 11:30 AM William Mazza 6:00 PM MONDAY, October 19 John de Brébeuf & Isaac Jogues, priests & martyrs, & their companions, martyrsRom 1:1-7/Lk 11:29-32 12:10 PM Deceased members of the Burns and Reynolds Family 5:30 PM Josephine Motto (1st anniversary)TUESDAY, October 20 Paul of the Cross, priestRom 1:16-25/Lk 11:37-41 12:10 PM Dan Goven 5:30 PM WEDNESDAY, October 21Rom 2:1-11/Lk 11:42-4 12:10 PM Kelly Fair (living) 5:30 PM TURSDAY, October 22Rom 3:21-30/Lk 11:47-54 12:10 PM Christopher Hernandez 5:30 PM FRIDAY, October 23 John of Capistrano, priestRom 4:1-8/Lk 12:1-7 12:10 PM Lucy Kluska 5:30 PM SATURDAY, October 24 Anthony Mary ClaretRom 4:13, 16-18/Lk 12:8-12 12:10 PM Lucy Kluska 5:30 PM

MONTHLY PARISH ACTIVITIESSunday

10:00 AM Children’s Religious Studies Casserly

10:00 AM Sunday Scripture Discussion Library

2:30 PM Roman Forum Lectures Casserly

7:00 PM Grad Law Casserly/Rectory

Monday6:30 PM Centering Prayer Church

6:30 PM YACHT Club for Young Adults

Casserly/Library

6:30 PM 1st /mo Pax Christi Bd Mtg PCYMNYTuesday

7:00 PM Aquinas Circle of Undergraduates

Casserly/Library

Wednesday

6:30 PM Korean Catholic Students

Casserly/Library

7:00 PM 2nd /mo Altar Rosary Library

Thursday

7:00 PM Newman Club Casserly/Library

Friday

6:00 PM 1st/mo Novena/ Sacred Heart

6:15 PM St. Egidio Prayer Church

Saturday10:00-3:00 PM Soup Kitchen Casserly 12:30 PM 1st/mo Blessing of the Sick Church

6:00 PM Alcoholics Anonymous Casserly