Monday, January 11th

6:30AM Special Intention

8:30AM Francis Michael Ryan

Tuesday, January 12th

6:30AM Worrilow Family

8:30AM Sister Joan Kerrigan

Wednesday, January 13th

6:30AM Special Intention

8:30AM Nancy DeArros

Thursday, January 14th

6:30AM Barbara Grawl

8:30AM Joan & Elmer Wise

Friday, January 15th

6:30AM Robert Betzal

8:30AM Tom Morgan

Saturday, January 16th

8:30AM Margaret & Wesley Wilkins

5:00PM Vigil Mass – LIVE STREAM

Saturday, January 16th and Sunday, January 17th

5:00PM Fr. Mullan

6:30AM Msgr. Flanigan

9:30AM Msgr. Flanigan

11:30AM Fr. Mullan

Please remember in your prayers all our sick: Dakota Almeiva, Bob Belczyk, Marie Biddle, Regina Bocco, Bernice

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

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

Crowley, Anne Davis, Thomas Duggan, Amanda Durkholder, Kelly Eberz,

George Edelmann, Joseph Eichinger, Sharon Feist, Kay Fisher, Janice

Ford, Fr. Mike Freynes, MHM. Laurie Frost, Kim, Fry,Daniel Garvin,

Krysten Gentile, Heidi Goldberg, Karen Gormley, Barbara Grwl, 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, Ralph King, Rita Klineburger, Timothy

Lamonna, Danielle Lever, Thomas Luke, Debra Mallon, Brenda Magolon,

Barbara Magozzi, Margaret Mahoney, Robert Malin, Ann Manco, Patricia

Marconi, Tom Marley, Mary Mascioli, Deacon Paul McBlain, Cameron

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

McLaughlin, Jane Middleton, Ceasar Montalvo, James Moran, Tom

Moran, Susan Mullen, Phyllis & Harry 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, Christine Samuels, Candy Santos, Patricia

Schmidt, Diane Shaefer, Bill & Theresa Sherwin, Kathy Shiels, John

Smith, Rosemary Smith, Thomas Smith, Kathleen Stacklass, Jerry

Sullivan, Kathleen Tasker, 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:

Madeline Calvano, Joan Greer, Carmen Montalvo

James Merkins, Sr. and Mary Walls

The obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of

obligation CONTINUES TO BE LIFTED. You are not required to

attend Mass at this time. You are encouraged to keep the Lord’s Day holy

with prayer and reflection along with a possible viewing of a livestream

celebration of Mass. Here are some tips: UNITE WITH OTHERS. It's better not to follow the Mass alone, so

try to do so with your family.

CREATE THE RIGHT SETTING. Take care of the atmosphere in the

room. GET DRESSED. Dress for the occasion: you might be at home, but

leave the pajamas for bedtime. GO THROUGH THE MOTIONS. Try to attend the Mass as if you

were in church, standing when the Gospel is read, kneeling during the

consecration, etc. These gestures are full of meaning. PRAY AN ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION. Although you

can't receive Jesus in the Eucharist, you can pray a spiritual

communion. WHAT'S THE RUSH? Don't be in a hurry. The Mass has incredible value, and right now there

are so many things to pray for. Pray for a few moments after Mass has

ended to pray for everyone: the deceased, the sick, health professionals,

government officials and, of course, the Church, the Pope, our bishops and

your parish community.

SATURDAY5:00pm Mass https://www.facebook.com/events

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. SECOND COLLECTION The second collection next weekend will be for the Catholic

Relief Services. For over 75 years CRS has been providing

help and compassion to the very poorest of our brothers and

sisters in more than 100 countries. But we can’t do this life

saving work without your help. Please consider helping

Pope Francis’ Global Share the Journey Campaign.

Kids Corner How can you live out the Corporal Works of Mercy?

I can help people in need by giving them clothes, food and

drink. I can take care of my grandparents by giving them

company, loving and caring for them when they are sick.

Steven Strech, Level 6

How will you prepare your heart and mind for Christmas?

I can prepare my heart and mind for Jesus by making room

for love, praying and by going to Reconciliation.

Joseph Burt, Level 2

CARING for FRIENDS meals can be place in the freezers

in the lower church kitchen, mark each meal with our

parish number #42 on the label. Supplies are next to the

freezer. If you know someone they think could use this

service, please contact the parish office. 107-1

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Our Christmas season concludes with the Feast of the

Baptism of the Lord. Jesus was not baptized because he

needed to repent — rather, He was revealing who He is and

what He came to do.

It is from His mission that we can receive the sacrament

of baptism — when we become adopted sons and daughters

of God. From that moment, we belong to Christ we become

His stewards. Our lives should be a reflection of this

relationship. The way we live should reveal Whose we are.

In our First Reading, the prophet Isaiah shares a

message of hope, “Why spend your money for what is not

bread, your wages for what fails to satisfy?” We should ask

ourselves, "Who is the king of our hearts?" As Christian

stewards, it should be God. We often fill our lives with

things that satisfy us only for a moment. If we truly do

belong to Christ, then we will make Him our top priority.

What we fill our lives with should reveal that He is King.

In our Gospel, Mark reveals the intimate relationship

between God the Father, God the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus and God the Father

proclaimed, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well

pleased.” We, too, have access to an intimate relationship

with God. But like all good relationships, it flourishes with

effort. How we spend our time and share our gifts says a

great deal about Whose we are.

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HAVE YOU JOINED OUR FLOCK?

CHURCHOFSTJOSEPHASTON.ORG Have you updated your profile?

Add your mobile phone number for special alert!

Please consider ONLINE GIVING and help your parish

financially during these difficult times. Give anytime, anywhere using your computer, tablet or mobile phone – no donation is too small. When you are unable to be here you can make sure your support for your parish gets here.

You can sign up using your phone, tablet/computer

You can make weekly or monthly offerings without

writing a check

You can make one time donations to special needs

You schedule and manage recurring donations

You can opt out at any time

You will continue to receive envelopes for the Sunday

collection basket

If you would like to enroll to give electronically, visit https:// churchofstjosephaston.org/donate or call

our business manager, Kevin Kelly at 610-497-8890.

GUIDELINES FOR ATTENDING MASS

o Masks are required to be worn at ALL times. o Please stay home if you are sick or are at higher risk of

severe illness with COVID19.

o Church doors will be left open for 15 mins before and after mass begin

o Wear a face mask or cloth covering before entering o Rest rooms are for emergencies only. o Collection Baskets will be in the gathering space. o There will be no collection take during the mass. o There will be no Sign of Peace during Mass. o Please maintain social distancing at all times

o The faithful are asked to RECEIVE Holy Communion in the HAND ONLY at this time.

o Please unhook your mask from one ear after responding “Amen” consume the Eucharist and

replace your mask. o When Mass has ended exit the Church o Please do not congregate or linger for any reason. o Please leave your mask on until you exit

The Holy Water fonts have been filled!

We have returned to congregational signing with masks!

FOOD FOR THE NEEDY Please remember to bring your non-perishable foods for

our Food for the Needy program. Your items may be

deposited into the red bin in the lower church lobby.

ROSARY CAMPAIGN TO END CORONAVIRUS

Monday through Thursday at 8 PM

Everyone is invited to join as we pray the Rosary asking the

miraculous intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary to put an

end to the coronavirus. http://www.phillyevang.org/rosary

A heartfelt “Thank You” to everyone who has been

supporting the parish financially, especially since the

Pandemic impacted our ability to be together. By mail,

drop off or in person we are overwhelmed by your

generosity.

We are most grateful that you continue to remember your parish and support us in any way.

We pray that 2021 brings us immunization against this

virus. We can gather together as a parish family, filling our

pews and emanating with the joyful sounds of prayer and

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Happy New Year!! We start off January with discussions about Right to Life issues from conception until a natural

death... and for everyone that starts at home. Also Attached is our Saint of the month, Saint Gianna, who

gave her life to protect her unborn daughter.

This youtube video is one that we have shared in years past

but is worth another watch... a good reminder of who it is that

holds us together!Louie Giglio talks about Laminin... the glue

that holds us together!!Louie Giglio talks about Laminin

(short) - YouTube

This month: Living as the Holy Family at

https://churchofstjosephaston.org/youth-group

Virtual Seminar for EVERYONE!

Hearing God's Voice through Deeper Prayer Life (4-Part Series – Two session dates to choose from)

Starting Mon., January 11, 2021 or

Wed., Jan 13, 2021 or Fri., Jan 15, 2021

Do you desire to hear God's voice? Do you long to be filled up

by Him, led by Him, and live a dynamic relationship with the

Father, Jesus and the Holy Spirit?

You're not alone. So many of us see the relationship that we

want with God, but don't know how to get there. Join one of

Catholic Christian Outreach founders, Andre Regnier as he

leads us toward the deep prayer life that we all desire.

Location: Virtual Via ZOOM Enroll for FREE: https://forms.gle/D1PNT8FDegymDie1A

For Flyer, go to: http://www.phillyevang.org/wp-

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THE BIBLE IN A YEAR!

The Bible in a Year is getting close to one

million downloads in the first week! Hopefully you watched the above video. If not, take a second

to view it and consider being a part of a journey that so many in

our parish have started! Ascension’s The Bible in a

Year podcast, hosted and narrated by Fr. Mike Schmitz, guides

Catholics through the Bible in 365 daily episodes, each lasting

20-25 minutes and includes: two to three scripture readings, a

reflection from Fr. Mike Schmitz and guided prayer to help you

hear God’s voice in His Word.

You will listen to the entire Bible through the “lens” of Jesus’

life, death, and resurrection. By reading/listening to the Bible this way, you will be able to clearly see how everything fits

together and day by day, shape the lens by which you view the

world.

Feel free to go at your own pace. You can do one episode a

day, or a few per week. The podcast will be there for you, on

every major podcasting platform as well as Ascension’s own

website.

GIFT CARD FUNDRAISING PROGRAM

THANK YOU! Thank you to everyone who supported the

Gift Card Program for your Holiday Shopping!

We are most grateful for your overwhelming support!

We sell supermarket store gift cards.

We sell retail, hardware and drugstore gift cards.

The parish offices has giftcards for OVER 70 Retail Stores,

SUPERMARKETS as well as AMAZON and VISA Cards

with NO ACTIVATION FEE.

SPRING PRE–CANA CLASS

Classes are: March 2th, 9th, 16th and 23rd

7:00PM-8: 45PM. (Couples must attend all four classes.)

Cost is $75.00 per couple.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 10th

FOCCUS SURVEY All couples must complete this survey on-line prior to Pre-Cana

Classes. Contact the rectory if you are taking the Pre-Cana class at

another location. If the Pre-Cana class you registered for does not

include the FOCCUS survey you will have to make arrangements to

take the survey when you register for Pre-Cana. Cost is $15.00.

FOCCUS survey MUST be complete by February 12th. Please

contact the rectory to register: 610-497-3340 or email

stjoseph256@comcast.net

January 29th St. Thomas the Apostle in Glen Mills is hosting a bus to the March

for Life rally on January 29th. The bus will leave St. Thomas after

the 8:00AM Mass. Please contact Teresa Santoleri at 302-345-

7867.

HOLY FAMLY THANK YOU! The Winter Festival Committee, students, families and

faculty of Holy Family Regional Catholic School would like to

thank all those who supported the school during the recent

Winter Festival. The proceeds from the Festival will be used to

support academic programs, technology upgrades and facility

upgrades.

We would like to thank the following premier sponsors:

Neumann University, Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, Sun

East Federal Credit Union, Tompkins VIST Bank, D’Anjolell-

Stigale Funeral Home, GIANT Food Stores, Harrahs

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Union Soccer, Anytime Fitness,

Coffee Station, WaWa, Interstate Auto, MK Custom Carpentry

and IAE Foundation.

An Update on Msgr. Vogan Msgr. Vogan has returned to the rectory and continues on the

road to recovery. He is grateful for all your cards, well

wishes and most especially your prayers.

Please continue to pray for his recovery and everyone who

has been affected by this virus. 107-3

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