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REV. ANTONY GASPAR | REV. BERNARD SANTIAGO

MASS TIMES: Saturday 8:00am | 5:00pm (Vigil)

Sunday 7:30am | 9:00am | 10:45am 12:30pm | 5:30pm

Monday—Friday 8:00am EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: (1st Friday of the Month)

Every Wednesday (Novena after Mass) Rosary: 6:15pm | Mass: 6:30pm

CONFESSIONS: 1st Friday of the Month: 7:15am—7:50am

Saturday: 3:30pm—4:30pm INFANT BAPTISMS: 4th Sunday of the Month: 2:30pm

WEDDINGS: (6 Months Prior)

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: (Call Parish Office)

PARISH OFFICE: OFFICE # 562-424-8595 OFFICE E-MAIL: [email protected] OFFICE HOURS: Mon-Fri: 9:00am-7:00pm Sat: 9:00am-4:30pm Sun: 9:00am-2:00pm Office Manager: Olivia Baylen Business Manager: Sam Christi

MISSION STATEMENT “We, the Catholic Community of St. Barnabas Parish, are a people formed by Christ, called in Baptism and united in the Eucharist; we continue the mission of the Church in the world through Prayer, Apostolic Works, Evangelization, and Christian Stewardship.”

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St. Barnabas Parish ~ Celebrating 80 Years of Faith, Family & Fellowship March 15, 2020

ST. BARNABAS SCHOOL Office: (562) 424-7476

Fax (562) 981-3351

3980 Marron Avenue Long Beach, CA 90807

Principal: Jennifer Kellam [email protected]

www.school.stbarnabaslb.org

ADORATION COORDINATORS Charito Salas: (562) 490-9853 Faye Rivera: (562) 424-5366

ALTAR SERVERS Sylvia Gaytan: (562) 477-2143 BASEBALL LEAGUE FOR YOUTH Joe Fletes: (562) 409-4696 BOY SCOUTS PACK 32/CUB SCOUTS Laura Moller-Leon: (562) 726-4894 BULLETIN TEAM/SOCIAL MEDIA/WEBSITE Joyce K: [email protected] CANA MARRIAGE RENEWAL MOVEMENT Bernie Matute: (562) 326-3065 CENACLE MARIAN MOVEMENT Annie Pallivathukal: (562) 492-9587 COUPLES FOR CHRIST Roy/Faye Rivera: (562) 424-5366

DIVINE MERCY APOSTOLATE Itima Eteaki: [email protected]

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

Samanth Christi: (562) 521-4040 Church Helen Cajayon: (562) 290-2019

FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION Dr. Gene Lowther: (562) 427-1386 FINANCE COUNCIL Espi Garcia: (562) 426-6897

GIRL SCOUTS TROOP #4283 Jessica Cardenas: (562) 972-7945 [email protected]

HOLY NAME SOCIETY Bob Frazier: (562) 843-5824 INFANT BAPTISM Email: [email protected] I.T. RESOURCE TEAM David Ameho: (562) 253-3644 KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY David Nieto: (310) 569-5900 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS (Council #3449) Julio Ramirez: (562) 706-0162 LANDSCAPE BEAUTIFICATION Robert Kalowes: (562) 225-1946

LECTORS Marina Cuico: (562) 254-8133 [email protected]

LEGION OF MARY Barbara Florida: (562) 423-1278 LITURGICAL MUSIC COORDINATOR Joseph Pham: (562) 505-4275

MINISTRY OF CONSOLATION (Bereavement) Terri Furlow: (562) 427-8048

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA Gigi R. Laluan: (562) 427-4054 Armando Pablo: (562) 631-6361

OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE MINISTRY Tricia J: (303) 803-0287 PASTORAL COUNCIL Darrell Stewart: (562) 424-8982 PLANNING & BUILDING TEAM Sean Farragher: (562) 533-6444 PROJECT ACHIEVE MINISTRY Michelle Gustilo-Smithson: RCIA / ADULT SACRAMENTAL PREP Religious Ed Office: (562) 988-6855 RESPECT LIFE Robert Kalowes: (562) 426-3781

ROSARY MINISTRY Paula Strickland: (562) 424-4853 Mabel Felix: (562) 852-7116

SACRISTANS Geraldine Johnston: (562) 498-8187 SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN & YOUTH Elizabeth Cantu: (310) 292-1519 STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE David Zanatta: (562) 244-7644 USHERS & GREETERS Darrell Stewart: (562) 424-8982 WEDDING/REHEARSAL COORDINATOR Deb Ryan: (562) 209-2458 WORSHIP ENVIRONMENT TEAM Email: [email protected]

YOUTH MINISTRY “ACTS 29” Rose Lucero: (213) 949-9507 cell/text

Please join us in reciting the Rosary every morning (Mon-Sat) at 7:35am before daily Mass. It’s a beautiful and spiritual way to start your day. Every day following weekday Mass, we invite you to join us for the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Prayers usually start approximately 5-10 minutes after Mass (around 8:40am). If you can’t join us, you can join the Divine Mercy on EWTN television channel at noon.

MINISTRY DIRECTORY FINANCIAL BLESSINGS

Monthly Flower Donors for Tabernacle & Blessed Mother:

Lal & Gigi Laluan March 14 – April 4

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & CONFIRMATION Office: (562) 988-6855

1130 Marshall Place Long Beach, CA 90807

(Office located upstairs of Parish Center)

213-840-8600 cell/text [email protected]

Confirmation Coordinator: Emmanuel Magallanes 213-948-7762 cell/text

[email protected]

Weekly Contributions: $11,090.72 Faith-Direct Bi-Weekly Contribution:

$ 4,025.29 Period: 2/16 - 2/29

Thanks for your prayerful giving. Your donation supports the operations of our Parish Community.

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St. Barnabas Parish ~ Faithfully Serving our Community for 80 Years March 15, 2020

Please pray for them and others already included in the Prayer Intention Book, which is presented at each Mass. Call the Office to be added to the Bulletin list. You may also write your own prayer intentions in the Prayer Intention Book, that is available before each

Book your Mass Intentions at the Parish Office. (+ indicates deceased)

3/17 St Patrick’s Day 3/19 First Day of Spring- Feast of St. Joseph 3/31 SBS Penance Service/9:30am 4/5 Palm Sunday 4/10 Good Friday 4/12 Easter Sunday

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

NEW PRAYERS FOR HEALING...

Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-51b, 6, 7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14 Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41[1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]

Sunday, March 15th 7:30 am: St. Barnabas Parishioners; Katie Pausic Rodriguez 9:00 am: Nicandro Bernardo; +Julian Yap 10:45 am: +Bonifacio & +Hermenia Avancena; +James & +Jean Fox; +Florencio Gabrillo; +Joseph Hernandez 12:30 pm: +Marlene Clavaria; +Emiliano Go 5:30 pm: Confirmation Students & Catechists Monday, March 16th 8:00 am: FR. ANTONY GASPAR’S BIRTHDAY!; Johnny Lucero; +Jerry Magnant; +Emilio Go Tuesday, March 17th 8:00 am: St. Patrick’s Day; Christina Murphy; Patrick Madriaga; John Paul Binarao; +Ignacio Binarao; +Mary Shea; +Vicente & +Eugenia Herrera; +Emiliano Go Wednesday, March 18th 8:00 am: +Jose “Babes” Noll; +Serafina Noronha; +Josephine Orantes 6:30 pm: Grace Binarao; +Baby Lin Binarao; +Emiliano Go Thursday, March 19th 8:00 am: +Edwin Abueg; +Hector Gonzalez; +Francisco & +Rufino Herrera; +Emiliano Go Friday, March 20th 8:00 am: Fr. Ed Broom; +Suzana Soriano *6:00 pm: Holy Name Society; Josephine Agdigos; Mary Janille Espinosa & Family; +Aquilino Ombac Ocampo; +Emiliano Go Saturday, March 21st 8:00 am: St. Barnabas Parishioners 5:00 pm: +Jesus Guerrero; +Ana Maria Mallari; +Jose Reyes; +Emiliano Go Sunday, March 22nd 7:30 am: +Francis & +Irene Poblete 9:00 am: William & Geraldine Peralta; +Julian Yap 10:45 am: Junn Gabrillo; +Natividad Estrella; +Phillipe Estrella; +Rosario Bernarte 12:30 pm: +Emiliano Go; +Lolita Antonio; +Dante Dela Cruz 5:30 pm: Confirmation Students & Catechists

Ken Augustine, Jim & Connie Edwards, Mary Pearson, Betty Chrysler, Delores Spak, Stanley Golanty, Elizabeth N. Gabrillo, Florencio "Junn" Gabrillo Jr., Cesar Giron, Romeo Giron, Arthur Giron, Marichu Cabriga, Marissa Garcia, Roseann Vetter, Myke Bommer, Elizabeth Cannata, Fr. Mike Grieco, Carolyn Espinoza, Ana Maria Onuna, Gene Henslee, Rosalin Martinez, Herminia Villalpando, Judy Desolo, Richard Hoover, Juanita Hernandez, Valentine Rodriguez, Cynthia Tan, Forrest Hawley, Ramon Tapia, Paul Hutton, Beryl Weekes, Len Tanguay, Laura & Francisco Dominguez, William Dobberpuhl, Ray Barnum, Joel Nicart, Erickson Capitulo, Nathaniel Capitulo, Rudy Espeleta, Hector Gustilo, Mateo Leyva, Milagro E. Salazar, Kathy Wachter, Sue Ann E. Tumakay, Fr. Owen de Souza, Gloria Goul, Wilson Panickaveetil, William Dorsey, John Matthew Dobberpuhl, Michael Carrasco, Gerry Johnston, Mary Sabate, Virginia Barch, Joseph Smith

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — When the people grumbled to Moses for water in the desert, the Lord heard and brought forth water from the rock for all to drink (Exodus 17:3-7).

Psalm — If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts (Psalm 95).

Second Reading — God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:1-2, 5-8).

Gospel — Ask, and you will be given living water so that you will never thirst again (John 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

PRAY & REMEMBER WHO HAVE DIED Emma F. Gonzales 2/25 Joseph J. Hernandez Jr.

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PARISH & MINISTRY NEWS

====================================== TAX CONTRIBUTION LETTERS To save on paper, if you need a copy of your 2019 Contributions, please e-mail the Parish Office at: [email protected] or call and leave your name, number and parish family # and we will mail it out to you. We can even e-mail it to you too! Thank you for your continued support to St. Barnabas. ====================================== ADULT ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED We are really in need of “Adult” Altar Servers to help serve at our Funerals. Looking for volunteers who have the time. Please contact Terri at 562-427-8048. No experience, necessary. We will train you! (For Funerals that are typically on weekdays at 10am) ====================================== MINISTRY OF CONSOLATION Come be part of our new Ministry of Consolation, which supports our Parishioners as they are going through a difficult time, preparing for their loved one’s funeral. We will train, so novices are welcome! Please contact Terri at 562-427-8048, or e-mail the Parish Office at [email protected]. ====================================== QUINCEAÑERAS We are looking for 1-2 volunteers who speak fluent Spanish, who can be one of our Coordinators in rotation, for Quinceañeras and Sweet 16 Masses. We will train! This consists of meeting with the family, going over the liturgy, directing rehearsals and coordinating on the “day-of” the event. You will receive a small stipend and they usually take place on Saturdays. If interested, please call the Parish Office, or send an e-mail to: [email protected]. ====================================== PROJECT ACHIEVE-FEEDING THE HOMELESS MINISTRY Our next Project Achieve meeting is Monday, March 23rd at 7pm in the Music Room. Any questions, feel free to reach out to ministry coordinator, Michelle Gustilo-Smithson, cell # 310-344-7862 ====================================== COMPLIMENTARY 80TH COMMEMORATIVE TRIBUTE BOOKS We still have complimentary 80th Commemorative Tribute Books available for all Parishioners. Please stop by the Parish Office to pick one up. Please limit one per family. Thanks!!!

Happy Birthday!! Father Antony

March 16

KNIGHTS KORNER ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE: Saturday, April 18 & 25, 2020 from 8am to 3pm. DROP OFF DONATIONS NEARY GARAGE in the basketball parking lot. NO personal or large items. Contact James Teahan: 562-221-3296. WE CAN PICK-UP YOUR ITEMS TOO! JUST CALL!

80TH ANNIVERSARY T-SHIRTS We still have 80th Anniversary T-Shirts for sale for only $10/each. Purchase yours now before we are completely sold out! Stop by the Parish Office to see what sizes are still available (XL-3XL)

BIBLE STUDY CANCELLED Dear Bible Study Group: Greetings from Fr. Bernard. Hope everyone is doing well. After consulting Fr. Antony regarding the ongoing global and local situation of Coronavirus spread and taking into account the concerns and safety of everyone, I would like to inform you that we are cancelling our bible study for the time being. Hopefully you understand the reason behind the cancellation which I hate to do after seeing your eagerness for the bible study, I think this Lenten season has become a real testing period for more kneeling i guess. Let us be convinced of God's control of our situation. Please take care of yourself without panicking. Until further notice, our bible study will stand cancelled. I don't want to leave you free though. I have an idea of sending the class material for your personal reading and reflection - A Biblical and Spiritual Quarantine at home. You will receive the lesson on Thursday morning. The lesson will be a thematic one for this Thursday: Biblical and Prayerful Response to Cornavirus disease. Let us stay tuned and make fervent prayers for the affected people and countries that our Lord may deliver us from this panicking situation towards peace.

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Thank You!!! Thank You!!!

Fr. Antony Gaspar (Pastor) Fr. Bernard Santiago (Assoc. Pastor)

Senior Dn. Carlito de los Reyes

80th Anniversary Chair Ted Furlow

Souvenir Program Chair Bernie Matute

80th Committee Team Marina Cuico David Zanatta

Samanth Christi Olivia Baylen

Jennifer Kellam

80th Anniversary Contributors Jackie Lardner (Writer)

Deb Ryan & Rita Miles (displays) Joe & Monica Ahle ZooPockets (Band) OJSGraphix.com

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Visiting Priests for Novena Masses Bishop Marc Trudeau Msgr. Bernard Leheny Fr. George Aguilera Fr. Michael Grieco

Fr. Norm Supancheck Msgr. Loreto “Mac” Gonzales

Fr. George Reynolds Fr. Tony Astudillo

80th Celebration Mass Visiting Bishops/Priests/Deacons

Altar Servers/Sacristans/Gift Bearers Lectors/Ushers/St. Barnabas Choirs

Special Procession

Knights of Columbus (4th Degree) The Kalowes’ Family (Banner) The Lalonde Family (Banner)

Julio Ramirez –Grand Knight (Sword) Flag Bearers

Maddie Llamas & Girl Scout Troop 4283 The Pyne Family: Ireland

Arjun & Anu Panikkaveetil: India The Norcia Family: Italy

The Moreno Family: Mexico The Ameho Family: Nigeria

The Guevara Family: Philippines

Alessandro Leon & Scouts Troop 32

Reggie Villegas (Maintenance) Amy Blanco & Family

Lourdes Villegas Alexandra

Carolina Boyd David Ameho (Security)

Tina Quinn (Historical Photos) Cornerstone Crew

Knights of Columbus #3449 (Setup/Take down) Project Achieve (Cake Station)

CANA Ministry (Parish Marshals) Worship Environment Team

Wine & Beer Tent

Monica A, Terri F, Michelle F, Liz C, Jeanette L, Susan C, Kathy M, Paula S & Ginger G

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Gigi & Lal L, Claritz V, Ching D, Raquel S

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Join us at the Parish Center for Coffee and “Holy” Donuts every Sunday after our 7:30am, 9am and 10:45am Masses. *Unless mentioned otherwise


LENTEN REFLECTION

LENTEN TREE OF SACRIFICE WHAT ARE YOU GIVING UP AND

OFFERING DURING THIS LENTEN SEASON? Our Lenten Tree of Sacrifice is located in the back at the Vestibule. Please take a tag off the tree, and reflect on your sacrifice for our Lord Jesus Christ.

Each time today’s Gospel story is read, I can’t help but think of the many television commercials I’ve seen depicting perspiring athletes lifting a beverage to their lips while the scorching sun beats down on them. Our culture has definite ideas about how to quench thirst. Today, those ideas are turned upside down. The Samaritan woman operates, initially, on the TV commercial level. She asks Jesus for the flowing water so that she will not have to keep coming to the well. Jesus then talks about what real thirst is, and how he, and he alone, can quench that thirst. Lent calls us to find those places deep within ourselves where we thirst. In our thirst, as did the Israelites, we cry out to God asking for springs of living water. Deep down we know that only the Lord can satisfy these thirsts. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

LENTEN PREPARATION NO LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE The Lenten Penance Service on March 31, has been CANCELLED due to health concerns. Our Confession schedule during Lent is as follows: March 21 & 28 and April 4: Sat: 3:00pm-4:30pm March 30 - April 9 Mon-Fri: 7:00am-7:45am ======================================

STATIONS OF THE CROSS Mass following at 6pm

2/28: 5:30pm Divine Mercy Apostolate 3/6: 5:30pm Legion of Mary

3/13: 5:30pm Filipino-American Association 3/20: 5:30pm Holy Name Society 3/27: 5:30pm Couples for Christ 4/3: 5:30pm Knights of Columbus

Date/Time: HOSTING MINISTRY:

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE HOLY THURSDAY: “Washing of the Feet” 7:00pm: Mass Procession to the Hall immediately after, for evening Adoration 11:50pm: Night Prayers begin 12:00am: Process back to Church Tabernacle GOOD FRIDAY: NO 8am Mass Morning prayers led by Fr. Bernard 11:30am: Stations of the Cross (led by Priest) 12:00pm: Veneration of the Cross 2:00pm-3:00pm: Reflection on last 7 words of Jesus 5:30pm: Veneration of the Cross 7:00pm: Passion Play (TBD) HOLY SATURDAY: NO 8am Mass “Liturgy of the Hours” and prayers led by Fr. Bernard 7:15pm: Lighting of Easter Vigil Candles 7:30pm: Easter Vigil Mass EASTER SUNDAY: 7:30am, 9;00am, 10:45am, 12:30pm NO 5:30pm Mass

VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE The Archdiocese Office of Worship and local County Departments of Public Health has requested that the use of holy water fonts be suspended and the faithful to refrain from shaking hands at the sign of peace and holding hands at the Lord’s prayer due to the threat of the coronavirus. We have also refrained from distributing the Blood of Christ during Communion. Holy water will be provided upon request for emergency purposes. Thank you for your understanding on this health matter.

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TOGETHER IN MISSION 2020

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This year’s theme “Our Story is Alive” reminds us that our gifts to Together in Mission are an active demonstration of our faith and love for those in our Archdiocese who need our support. Please make a pledge with the information that was mailed to your home, a pledge card found with the parish, or online at ourmissionla.org/give.

CONGRATULATIONS TO NEW/RE-REGISTERED PARISHIONERS Joanne Tuquero, Annabel Garcia, Claritz Vergel & families WEDDING BANNS: Sergio Alcala & Cristian Viridiana Martinez WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES: Manuel & Maria Lara 3/1 (50yrs) Christian & Rachelle Dalusong 3/8 William & Geraldine Peralta 3/22 (10yrs) John & Jane Medina 3/28 (25yrs)

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ONLINE FAITH DIRECT During Lent, we prepare ourselves through prayer and giving back to our parish. But, with busy lives and active families, it's easy to skip a weekly tithe when you are unable to attend Mass or out of town. This Lent, I want to invite you in joining me and many others at St. Barnabas in setting up recurring eGiving though Faith Direct. Thanks to eGiving, your weekly offertory will be automatically taken care of, which saves you time and saves our parish money by eliminating all those unused offertory envelopes. Getting started is easy! Visit faith.direct/CA794, or text the word ENROLL to (Text-to-Give Phone Number). Call 1-866-507-8757 or visit www.faithdirect.net. You can download the free Faith Direct App today! Thank you for your continued support of our parish family. -Antony Gaspar, Pastor

WELCOME TO OUR PARISH! We welcome all newcomers to the neighborhood and those who have been attending our Sunday Eucharistic Celebrations. We encourage you to come to the Parish Office and register as a member of our Parish. Registration forms available at the exits of the Church, or stop by the Parish Office or print a form from our website at: www.stbarnabaslb.org If you’d like to receive free contribution envelopes, let us know and we can add you to the mailing list! Reminder to use your Name and Parish Family # on all loose contribution envelopes and checks, if you’d like to get credit for your tax donations If you forgot your #, call the Parish Office for assistance.

DID YOU KNOW? Be aware of poison dangers in the home

More than 90% of all poisonings happen in homes. Parents should know the top risks for children (especially children who still put things in their mouths!) and work to eradicate them. Lead poisoning is high on the list, especially for older homes with lead paint or dust. Button batteries are small and shiny and lurk in many toys and

electronics that litter our homes. Swallowing these can be deadly for children. The same is true of household cleaners like laundry or dishwasher detergent pods. For more information, visit https://www.nsc.org/home-safety/safety-topics/other-poisons.


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SAINT BARNABAS SCHOOL Sunday: Third Sunday of Lent Tuesday: St. Patrick Wednesday: St. Cyril of Jerusalem Thursday: St. Joseph; Spring begins Friday: Abstinence

SAINT JOSEPH, HUSBAND OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY March 19 Joseph, someone once joked, was indeed the perfect husband: the only major character in Jesus’ story who never utters a word! But the Gospel recounts and the liturgy celebrates his silent witness of faith-filled deeds: “With a husband’s love he cherished Mary, the Virgin Mother of God; with fatherly care he watched over Jesus” (Preface of Saint Joseph, Sacramentary). Catholic devotion, therefore, hails him as patron-protector of the universal Church. Some cultures set a festive “Saint Joseph’s Table,” welcoming the poor and strangers to feast with family and friends. Tradition keeps today as the anniversary of his death, which we presume was peaceful, with Jesus and Mary present. Thus, Catholics invoke Joseph as Patron of a Happy Death. Descended from David’s house, which God finished “building” through Joseph’s provision of a home for Mary and Jesus, he was, fittingly, a carpenter by trade; thus, patron of workers. Spring, nature’s rebirth, begins between his feast and Annunciation (March 25), appropriately, since Joseph’s silent obedience and Mary’s “Let it be done to me according to your word” (Luke 1:38) usher in humanity’s spiritual rebirth. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

HOLY HUMOR A little girl was sitting on her grandfather's lap as he read her a bedtime story. From time to time, she would take her eyes off the book and reach up to touch his wrinkled cheek. She was alternately stroking her own cheek, then his again. Finally she spoke up, "Grandpa, did God make you?" "Yes, sweetheart” he answered, "God made me a long time ago”. "Oh” she paused, "Grandpa, did God make me too?" "Yes, indeed, honey;' he said, "God made you just a little while ago.” Feeling their respective faces again, the little girl observed, "God's getting better at it, isn't He?" THE BOOK OF CATHOLIC JOKES, by Deacon Tom Sheridan published by ACTA Publications, Chicago, Ill

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