Saturday-4:00 PM

Sunday-9:00 & 11:30 AM

Daily Mass-12:10 PM

Holiday Mass-9:00 AM

RCIA-Wed. 6:30 PM

Holy Hour —Monday - Friday 11:00 AM Prayer Group —1st & 3rd Wed. 6:45 PM

Rosary —Monday - Friday 11:30 AM

PRAYER LINE 413-443-1221

414 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 Tel: (413) 445-5789//Fax: (413) 443-5466

Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Web site: www.stjoepittsfield.com

THE STAFF Pastor - Msgr. Michael Shershanovich

e-mail: msgrmike@berkshire.rr.com

Priest in Residence - Rev. Geoffrey Deeker, CSS

Most. Rev. Timothy McDonnell in Residence

Coordinator of Youth Religious Education John Arasimowicz//e-

mail:stjosephccd@berkshire.rr.com

Secretary - Michele Madden e-mail: Michelemadden@berkshire.rr.com

Pastoral Minister-Mrs. Patricia Momnie

ST. JOSEPH’S CEMETERY Superintendent - Jay Meehan

Secretary - Nancy Nolan Tel: (413) 499-1317

ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH

ITALIAN COOKIE WORSHOP There will be an Italian cookie workshop on

Thursday, November 16th in the Parish Center starting at 9 a.m. The cookies will be used to

sell at the parish bake sale on November 18th.. We will be making four different cookie recipes

and many hands are necessary to bake and decorate the cookies in a stress free and friendly

environment. So please come for the entire time or for an

hour or so. Your help is needed.

COOKIE BAKERS NEEDED Please donate your favorite homemade cookies to sell in our Create-a-Tray booth at the

Bazaar on November 18th. Customers enjoy a tray of cookies. They can chose from a variety of homemade cookies. Any type of cookie is very appreciated! Please call 447-7911 or 443-5592 if you have any questions. Thank you in advance for helping our booth!

DID YOU KNOW Did you know that November is the month of All Souls, remember the departed of your family, our church, as well as war and disasters with special prayers.

PREGNANCY SUPPORT SERVICES of Berkshire County, Inc, expresses its deep

gratitude to your generous parishioners for various items received in your Church vestibules. Diapers are an ongoing need; your purchases help so much. There is a need for office volunteers for Tues-Thurs. for even a part of the office hour time(10 AM to 1 PM), joining the single volunteer who greets the clients. Also requested are volunteers willing to pick up and deliver baby items. People

to serve on the board are also welcome. Please call the office at 443 7351. Thank you very much for

the publicity and support given through the years. We couldn’t exist without you.

THE ST. ANNE SOCIETY will meet on November 15th in the parish center at 6 p.m. The evening will feature the annual soup and bread supper. This meal that began as a sacrificial event has turned into an epicurean delight of 5 different homemade soups and fresh artisan bread. Plus, we have Sr. Jean Bostley coming to speak to us on the history of the Order of the Sisters of St. Joseph and her experiences in her many years in this ministry. All women and friends are welcome to attend.

Application forms for the Giving Tree Project are still available on the table inside the main entrance to the church. Completed forms need to be returned to the rectory office as soon as possible. The deadline is Tuesday before Thanksgiving Day. If any

parishoner knows of a family who needs assistance to help provide gifts for their children, please taken an application and share the information with the parents.

SACRED HEART ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BIZAAR

Saturday, December 2nd from 9:00 to 3:00 p.m. There will be 20 Berkshire County Crafters this year, providing a wonderful variety of gifts and crafts. We will have a Tag Sale area with table

top items at great prices and will once again have a Chinese raffle. Our baked good tables will have

a great variety of holiday baked good and our snack bar will be open for breakfast or lunch.

ST. AGNES ADVENT PARISH MISSION Speaker: Fr. Gary Dailey

12/5/2017—How do we become heralds of the good new like John the Baptist

12/11/2017-Young people bearers & heralds of the good news.

6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Program includes mass, fellowship, refreshments.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

Sat. Nov. 11th

4:00 PM Sun., Nov. 12th

9:00 AM Sun., Nov. 12th

11:30 AM Mary Sukiennik Anne Hynes Jim McNeice

Joe Tournier Pat Keegan Daniel Kochapski

Kay Tournier Anne Kozlowski J. Weatherwax

Jim Armstrong Betty Kirby Michael Wood

Sr. Jean Bostley Jack Laviolette

Sheila Bouquet MaryKay McClintock

Joe Bourquard Nancy Nolan

LECTORS

Cheryl Furtek Sharon Vincent Jeff Gerard Marie Kotowicz Joe Ryan Glenna Gerard

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH, Pittsfield, MA November 12, 2017

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM - New parents are expected to complete a course of instruction. Please consult the

parish office for classes. RECONCILIATION - Saturdays 3:00-3:45 PM

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY- Couples should contact the parish office at least one year prior to the wedding.

NEW PARISHIONERS - Register at the parish office. We look forward to welcoming you to the parish family. MINISTRY TO THE SICK - Parishioners confined to home have visitations that are scheduled on a regular

basis. Please notify the parish office to make arrangements.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES - For all public school students, grades K-11, and parochial students

preparing for Sacraments. Following the 9:00 AM Mass: Grades K through 4 in Parish Center—Grades 5/6 in

South Chapel– Grades 7/8/9 in lower Rectory. Grade 10 will meet in Parish Center once monthly. Grade 11 for

final Confirmation requirements as needed.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR HELP We will be baking pies on Friday Nov. 17th @ 9:00.

We are in need of bottles of cheer, prizes for the Chinese Raffle table, cans of Pie filling or fresh apples, and used jewelry. The Holiday Bazaar

date is Sat., Nov.18th

St. Joseph Parish, with the Salvation Army, are collecting packets of turkey gravy from

McCormack, Knorr, or the store brand (not Bouillon).

You may also make a monetary donation for turkeys and other

items throughout the holiday season. As of November 2, we have collected 659 packets of gravy. Our goal is approximately 1200 packets . We are thankful for your donations as well as the monetary donations to our church to help out those in need. At this season of gratitude, the Food Pantry thanks you all for your support.

CCD NEWS

November 12th-Regular classes for grades K-9.

Grade 10 meet at the Parish Center –5:00 to 8:00

November 19th-Regular classes for grades K-9

November 26th-NO CLASS - Thanksgiving Break

PAINT AND SIP Benefit the Irish Sister City

Committee Exchange Program on Wednesday, December 6th from

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Berkshire Pain and Sip, 305 North St., Pittsfield.

$35 includes all painting materials, professional instructions, light snacks

and donation. BYOB. To reserve please call Michelle at 413-205-8346. Don’t miss your

opportunity to create your own painting of the “River Moy in County Mayo, Ireland” on a 16x20

canvas. All are welcome.

Readings for the Week of November 12th

Sunday: Wis 6:12-16/Ps 63:2-8/1 Thes 4:13-18 or 4:13-14/Mt 25:1-13

Monday: Wis 1:1-7/Ps 139:1b-10/Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday: Wis 2:23—3:9/Ps 34:2-3, 16-19/Lk 17:7-10

Wednesday: Wis 6:1-11/Ps /Ps 82:3-4, 6-7/Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Wis 7:22b—8:1/Ps 119:89-91, 130, 135, 175/Lk

17:20-25 Friday: Wis 13:1-9/Ps 19:2-5ab/Lk 17:26-37

Saturday: Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9/Ps 105:2-3, 36-37, 42-43/Lk 18:1-8

Saturday: Dedication: Acts 28:11-16, 30-31/Ps 98:1-6/Mt 14:22-33

Next Sunday: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31/Ps 128:1-5/1 Thes 5:1-6/Mt 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21

Saturday, November 11th Jimmie Ziter Requested by Sharon

4:00 PM

Sunday, November 12th Maria Paralta Requested by Family

Grandparents, Julius & Jennie Zinicola Requested by Grandson ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Sanctuary Candle Syl Peniuk

Requested by his Wife

9:00 AM

11:30 AM

Monday, November 13th Rita Ramsdell-Anniversary Remembrance Requested by Family

12:10 PM

Tuesday, November 14th Rita & Joseph DeAngelis Requested by Loving Daughter Sue , Dave & Family

12:10 PM

Wednesday, November 15th Cecilia Mastalerz Requested by Family

12:10 PM

Thursday, November 16th For the Parish

12:10 PM

Friday, November 17th All Souls

12:10 PM

Saturday, November 18th Stella M. Murphy-21st Anniversary Requested by Son, Frank

4:00 PM

Sunday, November 19th Margaret Morrison Requested by Nancy & Francis Pignone

Syl Peniuk Requested by his Wife

9:00 AM

11:30 AM

November 12, 2017 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

"But the wise brought flasks of oil with their lamps." The foolish versus the wise. Today's parable sets these two

groups in stark contrast to one another. Two crowds of young women wait for a wedding feast. One group comes prepared for the unexpected, the other just

assumes everything will go according to schedule. But it doesn't! The Bridegroom is late, and the foolish virgins

are left out in the dark--literally--while the wise ones enjoy the feast inside. The lesson here is not just about

having foresight and gathering the corresponding equipment. It's about being ready for the second coming

of Christ. Jesus himself is the "Bridegroom." Traditionally we refer to the Church as the "Bride of

Christ" and we, as the people of God who constitute the Church, are even now awaiting the real feast, the

culmination of time when Jesus returns. But are we standing among the wise or the foolish as we wait? Jesus tells us today, "Stay awake, for you know neither the day

nor the hour." Are we spiritually awake? Do we have extra oil to see us through, or are we hitting the bottom of the barrel and running on spiritual fumes so to speak? Do we think it's enough to do the bare minimum as we

wait for Christ--stepping into church without really being present, or calling ourselves Christian without really

taking up the challenge of the cross? In order to avoid standing outside the feast with the foolish, we will want

to make sure we fill our flasks with oil or, in other words, fill our hearts with the love of God, fill our minds with his word and his teachings, and fill our souls with the

virtues that unite us to his will. If we stock up on these important supplies, we can count ourselves among the

wise!