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The Staff Pastor - Msgr. Michael Shershanovich e-mail: msgrmike@berkshire.rr.com

Priest in Residence - Rev. Geoffrey Deeker, CSS

Deacon - Rev. Mr. Pasqual Baldasaro

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

Sacrament of Baptism - New parents are expected to complete a course of instruction. Please consult the parish

office for classes. Sacrament of 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 - St. Joseph’s High School following the 9:00 AM Mass for all public school

students, grades K-11, and parochial students preparing for Sacraments.

Liturgical Celebrations

Saturday 4:00 PM

Sunday 9:00 & 11:30 AM

Daily Mass 12:10 PM

RCIA Tues 6:30 PM

Holy Hour Mon-Fri 11:00 AM

Rosary Mon-Fri 11:30 AM

Prayer Group 1st & 3rd Wed 6:45 PM

Holidays 9:00 AM

St. Joseph’s Parish Office 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

PRAYER LINE 413-443-1221

St. Joseph’s Cemetery Superintendent - Jay Meehan

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

Thank you from Pregnancy Support Service of Berkshire County (PSS) for your continued support of diapers, wipes, baby clothing, etc. A special thank you to the person who donated the handmade baby quilt and pillow set. PSS accepts donations of cribs/mattresses, strollers, high chairs, car seats, youth

beds, changing tables, as well as clean, gently used baby clothing. Contact PSS at 413-443-7351. Thank you, Bernie Scapin

"But God said to him, 'You fool, this night your life will be demanded of you; and the things you have prepared, to whom will they belong?' Thus will it be for all who store up treasure for themselves but are not rich in what matters to God." - Lk 12:20-21

18th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

BUS TRIP TO SARATOGA RACE TRACK OR CASINO

Monday, August 22nd. Bus leaves the

parking lot at 9:30 and returns after the last

race. The cost is $30. Please call the Rectory for reservations 445-5789.

Congratulations to this week’s

RAFFLE WINNERS Jean Doak

Christine Frenier

30TH ANNIVERSARY OF PITTSFIELD AND CAVA DE' TIRRENI SISTER CITIES

Mayor Linda Tyer, The Pittsfield Italian Sister City Committee and The Pittsfield Sister City Commission invite you to a Public Reception in honor of the 30th Anniversary of Pittsfield and Cava de' Tirreni, being Sister Cities on Monday, August 12th at 11 AM at Pittsfield City Hall Council Chambers. Ceremony; Entertainment and Refreshments. All are welcome! Our representatives/visitors from Italy include Nicola Pisapia and Vicenzo Landolphi . Pat Gormalley 442-8924

HOLY DOORS OF MERCY One of the central components of the Jubilee of Mercy is

that the Holy Doors throughout the world be opened during this Jubilee year. The Holy Doors are a symbol of

God’s Mercy, open to welcome everyone into the compassion of God's love that Christ proclaimed.

St. Joseph’s has been honored to be chosen as one of these churches. We have had pilgrims from all over the world walk through our Holy Doors from as far away as England, Toronto, Hong Kong, Australia, as well as from many different States in the U.S. This pilgrimage is to be

a journey of walking closer with God and discovering moments of grace and spiritual renewal. Have you had an opportunity to make a pilgrimage through our Holy

Doors during this Jubilee year?

Sacrificial Giving $ 4,643.85

The Mission Coop Collection will be the weekend of August 7th. There is a special envelope in your packet. We’re happy to welcome the Xavierian Missionaries to St. Joseph.

Eucharistic Gifts of Bread and Wine At each of the Sunday Masses the gifts of Bread and Wine are placed at the center aisle . Please take the opportunity to bring the gifts to the priest at any Mass. A sign-up sheet is placed at the break in the center aisle for your convenience. Children love to perform this function and parents are advised to encourage and escort your child with the gifts at Mass.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

Sat., July 30th

4:00 PM

Sun., July 31st

9:00 AM

Sun., July 31st

11:30 AM

Sheila Bouquet Judy Sayers Charles Knappe

Joe Bourquard Ron Sayers Daniel Kochapski

Pat Momnie Joe Ryan Jim McNeice

Cheryl Furtek Lillian Trzepacz Anne Dunham

Carol Gamberoni Carolyn Rousseau J. Weatherwax

Marie Kotowicz Bernadette Scapin Michael Wood

LECTORS

Sr. Jean Bostley Peggy Taylor Anna Stack

Tom Daly Sharon Vincent Robert Bouquet

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH—PITTSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS July 31, 2016

Faith communities wouldn’t exist without the generosity of their members. Now, donating to the church has never been easier. Even if you can’t attend mass each week, visit us at www.stjoepittsfield.com and sign up for WeShare online giving. Eliminate the need for writing checks, choose a payment option that works for you, easily adjust the amount of recurring donations and if

your traveling, you can still donate while away from home. Your support of St. Joseph’s Parish is greatly appreciated!

The Rosary is said on the first Sunday of every month after the 9AM Mass in the

South Chapel. All are welcome

HELP THE CHURCH REACH THE GOAL OF 1 MILLION ACTS OF MERCY

Fill out a card (located at the back of the church) for every single Act of Mercy performed. No Act

of Mercy is too small or too big.

The corporal works of mercy are kind acts by which we help our neighbors with their everyday material and physical needs. Examples: Avoid wasting food. Donate

clothing. Help neighbors care for their homes and do repairs. Take time to call, send a card or visit someone who is sick. Pray for the families of inmates. Spend time with widows and widowers, take friends and relatives to visit the cemetery.

The spiritual works of mercy are kind acts by which we help our neighbors with their everyday spiritual and emotional needs Examples: Commit yourself to learning about

the Catholic faith and share your understanding of the faith with others. Intervene in situations in which people are clearly doing harm to themselves or others. Respond to negative and prejudicial comments with positive statements. Work at being less critical of others. Ask forgiveness from others; let go of grudges. Go out of your way to be positive with someone you are having a difficult time with. Walk with others through their pain. Offer words of encouragement to those who seem discouraged. Pray for the living and the dead.

Saturday, July 30th Maria Paralta Requested by Aileen & Nick Denovellis

4:00 PM

Sunday, July 31st Bob McClintock Requested by Emilio Masoero

Maura Narvaez de Benitez—1st Anniversary Requested by Family

9:00 AM

11:30 AM

Monday, August 1st Bob & Joan Armstrong Requested by Family

12:10 PM

Tuesday, August 2nd Ernie Salvatore Requested by Leo Laviolette

12:10 PM

Wednesday, August 3rd Michael DeMott Requested by Family

12:10 PM

Thursday, August 4th Steven Flores Requested by Corinne & Paul Mays

12:10 PM

Friday, August 5th Vern Kueppel Requested by a Friend

12:10 PM

Saturday, August 6th Tim Jones—6th Anniversary Requested by Family

4:00 PM

Sunday, August 7th John & Rae Arasimowicz Requested by Sons, John & Tom

Rose Litano Requested by Family Vera Cartier & Jodi Poole

Sanctuary Candle Connor Graham—Requested by Lil Quinn & Family

9:00 AM

11:30 AM

Readings for the week July 31, 2016

Sunday: Eccl 1:2; 2:21-23/Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17/Col 3:1-5, 9-11/Lk 12:13-21

Monday: Jer 28:1-17/Ps 119:29, 43, 79-80, 95, 102/Mt 14:13-21

Tuesday: Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22/Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23/Mt 14:22-36 or 15:1-2, 10-14

Wednesday: Jer 31:1-7/Jer 31:10-13/Mt 15:21-28 Thursday: Jer 31:31-34/Ps 51:12-15, 18-19/Mt 16:13-23

Friday: Na 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7/Dt 32:35-36, 39, 41/Mt 16:24-28

Saturday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14/Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9/2 Pt 1:16-19/Lk 9:28b-36

Next Sunday: Wis 18:6-9/Ps 33:1, 12, 18-22/Heb 11:1-2, 8-19 or 11:1-2, 8-12/Lk 12:32-48 or 12:35-40

CYCLE C

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time "Take care to guard against all greed, for though one

may be rich, one's life does not consist of possessions." This isn't a message that gets much advertising. On the contrary, just about every advertised message we hear

comes from someone who wants to make money by selling us possessions. The message we hear loud and

clear on television or Internet ads or on highway billboards or the back cover of magazines is that we

need this product or that service in order to be happy. Professional marketers are in the business of creating a supposed need and then promising to fill it with their product. In today's culture, it's hard to remember that life isn't about possessions. But in this Gospel, Jesus reminds us that there is more to life than having "so

many good things stored up for many years." All of this stuff-be it clothes, devices, equipment, decorations,

entertainment centers, or anything else-does no lasting good if and when "this night your life will be demanded

of you." Unlike the fool who spends all of his time, energy, and money building larger barns, we should

focus our resources on becoming "rich in what matters to God." This means cultivating virtue instead of vice. It means sharing our money with those in need instead of hoarding it out of selfish greed. The call is a challenging one, and countercultural too. But Jesus never said that the Christian way was the way of the world. As St. Paul instructs us in today's epistle, "Put to death, then, the parts of you that are earthly." Instead of falling for the

marketers' messages, may we have the wisdom to store up our treasure in heaven.

The Church’s first truth is the love of Christ. The Church makes herself a servant of this love and mediates it to all people: a love that forgives and expresses itself in the gift

of oneself. Consequently, wherever the Church is present, the mercy of the Father must be evident. In our parishes,

communities, associations and movements, in a word, wherever

there are Christians, everyone should find an oasis of mercy. Misericordia

Vultus, no.12.

Pray a Divine Mercy Chaplet as you

are traveling to or from work