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Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond Served by the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter
828 Buford Road, N. Chesterfield, Virginia 23235 office: (804) 320-4932 fax: (804) 451-1009 www.stjosephrichmond.org
“...everyone that exalteth himself shall be hum-bled...”
(Luke 14. 11)
-Pastor-
Rev. Robert Novokowsky, FSSP Parish Business: (804) 320-4932, ext. 302
-Parochial Vicar- Rev. Terrence Gordon, FSSP
Parish Business: (804) 320-4932, ext. 304 [email protected]
Parish Office
Hours: Mon. - Fri., 9 am — 2 pm Beverly Howe, Admin. Asst., ext. 301
David Pedersen, Choirmaster, ext. 303
Holy Mass Schedule Sunday 8:30 am (Low) 11 am (High) 4:30 pm (Low) Monday 7 am & 9 am Tuesday 7 am & 9 am Wednesday 7 am & 6 pm Thursday 7 am & 9 am Friday 7 am & 6 pm Saturday 9 am
Sacramental Emergencies: 396-5665
Confession: ½ hr before all Masses, Saturdays - 10:00 to 12 noon
Novena & Benediction: Wed. evenings.
Holy Days: look for announcement
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Eve-ry Friday from 8 am until noon, First Fri-days from 8 am until 5 pm.
Other Sacraments: please call the office.
Ladies Altar Guild Mary Claire Adams
515-0973
Kids Social Coordinator Victoria Sanctafamilia 727-9303
Maintenance/Improvements John Hewitt 330-0896
Padre Pio Sodality Caroline Pfab 560-9133 Carol Gentry 270-5536
Music Director David Pedersen
Gift Shop Rose Mary Cosby 272-3908
Ushers Patrick Latimer 262-7628
Parish Pastoral Council Andy Piffat
804-897- 4322
Religious Education Katy Hichborn
Finance Council Jay Lagarde 741-3085
Knights of Columbus Tom Dennis 598-9126
St. Joseph’s Education Guild
Web Master [email protected]
Pot Luck Coordinator Megan Bean 894-2894
Parish Library Antoinette Cleary 748-3179
St. Camillus de Lellis Prayer Group
Margaret Ansari 716-1086
Volunteer Coordinator Anne-Marie Beauchesne
714-5135 [email protected]
Flower Guild
Andria Morris 525-0733
Friday Adoration Bernadette Piccininni
291-8961
Grounds Crew Steve Michniak
Building Committee Bob Kaplan
Sacristan Antoinette Cleary 748-3179
Savvy Seniors Mary Alice Hoffman 440-1618
Lost & Found Cathy Howe 795-1142
September 24, 2017
COMMITTEES AND ACTIVITIES
Corner Cont.
The people in heaven do exactly what they want to. God gives us rules while we need them. We need them. The rules of God help us treat each person or thing according to their proper na-ture. This is temporary, only until we learn to live perfectly in accordance with the truth. Let us per-severe in the learning.
God love you, Fr. Novokowsky
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NEW Lighthouse Media CD The New Sexual Revolution
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High School Information Fair Thurs., Oct. 5, 7-8:30 pm. For middle school stu-dents and parents; St. Mary’s, 9501 Gayton Rd.
Calling All Golfers Mon. Oct. 9! Holy Rosary 6th Annual (Brickshire) (804) 222-1105 or www.hrccrichmond.org
East End Pregnancy Center If you are able to volunteer your time as a medical director to approve ultrasounds, or a nurse manager to perform ultrasounds and oversee volunteer nurses, please contact Rachael Newmister or Ann Campbell (804) 564-5852 or [email protected]
For Healing After Abortion
Oct. 13-15, a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat, sponsored by Church of the Epiphany, for women and men. Maggie (804) 432-2589, or Marty (804) 704-0429, or [email protected]
Experiencing Divorce? Grief processing; 10 bi-monthly gatherings begin-ning Oct. 4th, St. Gabriel’s. Confidentiality respect-ed. Lisa: 639-6712 or [email protected].
Ride Needed From Williamsburg area. Please contact the office.
Sunday Offertory Budget Surplus/(Deficit) Collection Operations Sun. 9/17 $7,434 $7,700 (266) YTD $89,546 $92,400 ($2,854)
Capital Improvements
Sun. 9/17 $1,941 $1,250 $691 YTD $17,163 $15,000 $2,163
Thank you for your continued generosity!
Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 24, 2017
Mass Schedule and Intentions
Sun. Sept.
24
8:30 am Lydia Colberg 11 am Pro Populo 4:30 pm Celebrant’s Intention
16th Sunday After Pentecost
(2nd Cl.)
Mon. Sept.
25
7 am Celebrant’s Intention 9 am Alice Meyers
Feria (4th Cl.)
Tues. Sept.
26
7 am Celebrant’s Intention 9 am Earline Seward
SS. Jean Brebeuf, Isaac Jogues & Companions
(3rd Cl.)
Wed. Sept.
27
7 am Beatrice Gordon 6 pm Joseph & Mary Campanella
Ss. Comas & Damian (3rd Cl.)
Thurs. Sept.
28
7 am Mary Geraldine Balducci 9 am Mr. & Mrs. Van Pelt
St. Wenceslaus (3rd Cl.)
Fri. Sept.
29
7 am Celebrant’s Intention 6 pm Ardys Fluehr
Dedication of St. Michael (1st Cl.)
Sat. Sept.
30 9 am John O. Cheviot
St. Jerome (3rd Cl.)
Sun. Oct.
1
8:30 am Leslie Plenn 11 am Giancarlo di Fazio 4:30 pm Pro Populo
Ext. Solemnity of O.L. of the Rosary
(2nd Cl.)
Mon. Oct.
2
7 am Celebrant’s Intention 9 am Maria Liberatore
Holy Guardian Angels
(3rd Cl.)
Tues. Oct.
3
7 am Celebrant’s Intention 9 am St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus
St. Theresa of the Infant Jesus
(3rd Cl.)
Wed. Oct.
4
7 am Sanctafamilia Family 6 pm Fr. Terrence Gordon
St. Francis of Assisi (3rd Cl.)
Thurs. Oct.
5
7 am Seán P. McAskill 9 am Monique L. Diman
Feria (4th Cl.)
Fri. Oct.
6
7 am Rose Ulrich 6 pm Celebrant’s Intention
St. Bruno (3rd Cl.)
Sat. Oct.
7 9 am Tom Osborne
Our Lady of the Rosary
(2nd Cl.)
Prayer Intentions Bosco Sanctafamilia, Justine Madigan, Sharon Arrington, Raymond McCoy, Judith Evans, Rachel O’Connell, Peter Osborne, JW Stephens, Felix Lopez, Cathy O’Brien, Dennis Hatt, Alisa Lazor-Barnette, Taylor Barnette, Frank Blake, Charles Furlough, Horace Scott, Wilson Keller, Sam Sponeybarger, Julia Reardon, Maryann Fischler, Linda Vegas, Tom O’Neil, Robin Bolick, Dottie Calhoun, Dennis Hughes, Mary Claire Adams, Cronan Maxwell, Joseph G. Diman, Sr., Angela Rhys-Sonnenschein, Ed Peters, Karen Evans, Bob Martin, Tracy Patrowicz, Betty Proffitt, Patricia Willard, Elizabeth Storm, Charles & Jeanette LaPaglia, Cathy Van Pelt, Barbara Reith, Diane Hayes, Andria Morris, Jean Spadaro, Caroline Laing, Ron & Sherri Crawford, Gerard Lajoie, Betty Faina, Kathleen Stells, Julie Trexler, Theresa Trexler, Antoinette McLaughlin, Bobby Overman, Dick and Nan Wray, Mary Zacharias, Casey Stalvey, Suki & Beau Simpson, Maryann McLaughlin, John Osborne, Ann Horgan.
In your charity, please remember the souls of all the faithfully departed. May they rest
in peace.
Pastor’s Corner Upcoming Events Sept. 24—Book Signing by Liz Grapes Sept. 27—Mini Bible Course Begins Sept. 29—Marriage Course Begins Oct. 1—Rosary Procession After High Mass Oct. 8—Volunteer Fair
Newly Ordained Fr. Charles Ike, FSSP Returns!
We will have a Solemn High Mass, 10 am, and a Low Mass at 6pm, Tues., Oct. 10. Fr. Ike will confer his First Priestly Blessing after both Masses. Details TBA.
Volunteer Fair
Sun. Oct. 8, 9:30am—1:30pm, Fr. Adrian Hall. Join
the ever-increasing team of volunteers who dedicate their time, effort and skills to St. Joseph’s Parish. Car-ing for the church and property, helping to welcome new parishioners and promoting good friendships re-quire many helping hands. Come talk with current vol-unteers, learn how you can participate…have a cup of
coffee with us. See you there!
Men Needed for Schola
The Schola sings at the High Mass every Sunday, as well as on feast days. Experienced singers are strongly encouraged to join, but no experience is required. Re-hearsals: Wed. 7:30 pm. Please contact David Pedersen
at the parish office.
Youth Schola All youth in the parish who are in second grade or old-er are invited to join the Youth Schola. Rehearsals: Wed. 3:30-4:00PM, beginning September 27. All are welcome; participation is free. Contact David Pedersen at the parish office.
The Marriage Course This 7 evening presentation creates an atmosphere wherein couples can learn to communicate with each
other all over again. Fridays from 6:45 to 9 pm, Sept. 29 thru Nov. 17, (except Oct. 13). See information sheets and Registration Envelopes on the back table.
Mini Course starting Sept 27!
"The Origin of the Bible: Human Invention or Divine Intervention?" A four session course by Dr. Brant Pi-tre, professor of Sacred Scripture at Notre Dame Semi-nary. Info sheets available on the back table.
Dear Parishioners, Do we have a religion full of rules? In a way, yes! And in a way, no! The world has rules about everything. “Never use a screwdriver to hammer a nail.” If I ignore this ‘rule’ I will waste my time and break the screwdriver. If I use my tools only as they were intended, my work will be done well, and the tools remain in good shape. The ‘rule’ about screwdrivers doesn’t come from God, or the State of Virginia, but from wisdom. Wisdom is acquired from life experience. Experience teaches us the proper nature of each thing. The nature of a screwdriver determines how to use it. If a thing’s na-ture is respected, a happy outcome can be anticipated. Our culture is a little schizophrenic about rules. Sometimes they’re accepted without controver-sy, even in their smallest details. For instance, a rule in tennis says that if the ball lands on a line—if only one bit of fuzz—the ball’s in play. Since the nature of the game is a human construct, we accept the rules we’ve created to fit our creation. At other times, our culture denies the proper rules when it denies the proper nature of a thing. Our culture says, “A thing is whatever I say it is,” which translates into: “A woman is no different than a man,” or, “I can change my gender by my choice,” or, “Marriage can be between any two whatever,” or, “Animals are people too,” or, “Abortion is a sacred right.” An attempt to impose my will on the nature of the ‘other’ is, psychologically speaking, insane. It will get you kicked off the tennis court. Morally speaking it’s evil; and theologically speaking, satanic. Satan’s “non serviam” is a rejection of God’s true nature, and by extension, the natures of his creation. Satan prefers to use his screwdrivers as hammers. Even so, there’s no consistency: the “I was born this way” mantra is lip-service that one’s nature is important. If I knew the nature of a thing perfectly, and was able to treat it accordingly, then I would have no need for any external, 3rd party instruction to guide my interaction. If I were able to do this, then all rules be-come superfluous. This is what heaven is like. Or, can you imagine arriving in heaven just to hear over the PA system: “Be sure to obey all posted signs and placards, and crew members instructions”?! As St. Augustine says, “Love God, and do what you want.”
Saturday Confessions Extended 10am—12 noon. Don’t wait for Sunday!
Bake Sale TODAY!
After both Masses in Fr. Adrian Hall spon-sored by St. Camillus de Lellis Prayer Group.
Proceeds will be used to fund sending greet-ing cards to our elderly, terminally-ill, recov-ering patients and shut-ins. Please come!
TODAY Mrs. Elizabeth Grapes
Book Signing Liz Grapes has written a children’s book “ABCs by Jesus and Me.” Come meet her today in Fr. Adrian Hall between the morning Masses for a book-signing event. She would love to share her book with you.
Retired Religious Collection TODAY
Thank you for helping religious communities provide for aging members.
Continued
St. Joseph's Parish
Financial Report to Parishioners
July 1, 2015 thru June 30, 2016
2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017
Ordinary Income
Diocesan Annual Appeal Sharing 6,738 10,299 -
Ordinary Church Operations
Sunday 1st Collections 316,688 357,182 388,752
Holy Days Collections 19,222 19,303 11,387
Stole fees 1,360 1,695 2,375
Votive candle stand collections 4,004 3,671 4,719
Rent received-Operating 6,350 6,000 6,300
Gift Shop net revenue 3,250 2,007 4,656
Poor Box & St. Bernadette Fund 20,290 15,470 8,715
Additional parish income 24,793 8,769 21,399
Total Ordinary Income 402,695 424,396 448,303
Expense
Total Clergy 78,720 89,095 75,246
Lay Salary and Benefits 91,859 93,168 122,780
Utilities 33,985 30,589 36,838
Rectory Costs 34,481 37,532 42,498
Worship Expenses 10,091 5,931 19,741
Maintenance 25,417 33,040 45,110
Office Supplies 3,840 8,540 7,124
Paper and Cleaning Products 1,082 2,478 2,017
Collection envelopes 2,804 3,009 3,073
Copying Costs 878 1,203 1,124
Professional Services 860 2,198 3,513
Miscellaneous Administrative 4,213 5,665 4,542
Christian Education 1,478 1,458 769
Parish Community Life 2,764 5,925 11,440
Youth Ministry 373 67 61
Cathedraticum paid - Cur Yr 36,554 36,348 41,220
Self Premium Insurance 9,785 10,020 10,401
Catholic Virginian assessment 4,720 5,070 5,148
School Assessment 12,424 17,046 20,274
Poor Box & St. Bernadette Fund 20,361 16,326 10,025
Total Expenses 376,689 404,708 462,944
Net Ordinary Income 951 19,688 (14,641)
Building Fund
Capital Improvemnt Collections 59,656 120,161 283,594
Living Our Mission 2,178 33,668
Cathedraticum (12,950) Capital Improvement Expenditures (9,450) (45,766) (516,301)
Net Building Fund Income 50,206 77,113 (211,989)
Cash on hand
Operating fund balance 90,795 109,176 95,700
Building fund balance 352,051 428,997 216,143
Total Cash Assets 442,846 538,173 311,843