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Sunday, March 29, 2015 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

Saint Joseph Catholic Church Diocese of Charleston

Franciscan Friars

1200 Cornelia Road, Anderson, SC 29621

Parish Office Address

(Shook Center)

1303 McLees Road, Anderson SC 29621

Phone: 864-225-5341

Fax: 864-225-6432

Email: [email protected] www.sjccs.net

Sunday, March 29, 2015 ~ Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

Mass Schedule

Daily Mass

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 p.m.

Weekend Mass Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 8:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

Confession Saturdays 4:00 p.m. - 4:55 p.m.

Or by appointment.

Eucharistic Adoration Sundays 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

First Fridays 9:30 a.m. –3:00 p.m.

Saint Joseph Catholic School Fully Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools

Academic Excellence Since 1967 K-4 through Grade 8

1200 Cornelia Road, Anderson, SC

Phone: (864) 760-1619 Fax : (864) 225-0319

www.stjosephofanderson.com

Parish Staff

Rev. Ignatius Smith, OFM [email protected]

Priest x103

Rev. Br. Henry Fulmer, OFM [email protected]

Deacon & Pastoral Associate x101

Br. Gerald Hopeck, OFM [email protected]

Pastoral Associate/Intern X108

Dcn. Chuck Hanrahan [email protected]

Deacon

Denise A. Thompson [email protected]

Parish Secretary x109

Pam Sutherland [email protected]

Director of Parish Finance x104

Jamie Hawkins [email protected]

Director of Music

School Staff Mary Ann Wheeler [email protected]

Principal (864) 760-1619

Linda McCormick [email protected]

School Bookkeeper (864) 760– 1619

Ellen Fant [email protected]

Administrative Assistant (864) 760-1619

St. Joseph is a Blessing to God’s People in Anderson 1881 to 2015

EVENTS IN OUR PARISH HISTORY: St. Joseph’s first permanent church was dedicated on May 10, 1881, by Bishop Lynch. The Anderson Intelligence, in an article on the dedication, quoted Bishop Lynch congratulating the little band of faithful in Anderson who had built this temple of worship. A small cemetery was located behind the church. Mrs. Bridget Kennedy was the first to be buried there.

Passion Sunday (Palm Sunday) Mark 15:1-39

Christ entered this world as a baby in Bethlehem, but even then he was God. He knew all things and could foresee the future. All through the thirty-three or more years he lived on earth, Christ in his divine nature foresaw the death he was to die. During the joy of the wedding feast of Cana and in the midst of all the miracles of curing the blind and the lame, the vision of his cross never disappeared from before his eyes. Even when Christ was transfigured on Mount Tabor, even when the Jews greeted him with shouts of Hosanna and wanted to make him king, the knowledge of his impending crucifixion was never absent. It hung as a shadow over his entire life. By enduring such great sufferings in his lifetime, Christ showed us how we should view suffering in our own. Christ did not view suffering as an evil inflicted by God. The only real evil in this world is the sin which we commit ourselves. Christ used suffering as a means to redeem mankind. We, in turn, can use suffering in our own lives as a means of gaining grace and obtaining salvation. Man has striven hard to alleviate suffering whenever possible. He has surrounded himself with comfort, warmth and softness. He has discovered pills to relieve the pain of an aching head. He has even covered these pills with sugar to make them sweet-tasting to the tongue. He has invented nerve-deadeners to make durable the hours spent in the dentist’s chair. It provides anesthetics for persons going into the operating room. He has made great strides to alleviate suffering, but he shall never totally eliminate it. Christ’s crucifixion teaches us how we can endure suffering. We can offer it up as a sacrifice for our own sins and imperfections. Christ said, “If anyone will be perfect, let him take up his cross and come after me.” Christ’s attitude toward suffering can be expressed in no better way then in the seventh and final word he spoke on earth before his death. In the midst of his terrible agony he looked upward toward heaven and said, “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” These last words were nothing new. They were centuries old when Christ spoke them. They are a direct quotation form the Thirty-first Psalm of king David, written centuries before. Each of us has some small cross to bear, some suffering to undergo. It is most important that we accept it willingly as did Christ. Only in this way can we be sure of meriting an eternal reward. God bless you.

WHY I LOVE MY PARISH

My husband and I are relative newcomers to St. Joseph parish. We moved to Anderson in the Fall of 2010. We found the church to be an especially peaceful space. My husband found it perfect for the Centering Prayer he practices. People were kind and welcoming. When I mentioned that the parish’s commitment to Family Promise could be better organized, I was given the “opportunity to help.” As coordinator, I have seen the incredible generosity of our people! Franciscans have been a part of my life since childhood. I have felt blessed by each of the Friars who has been assigned here. I pray their particular Charism will continue to bless us for years to come.

Many Thanks to all who attended the Lenten Penance Service last Monday. Congratulations to all who took the time to prepare for the great feast of the Resurrection, by making a good confessions.

Br. Henry would like to thank each of you who responded to the call for the $3000 needed to replace the remaining 8 lights in the church. As of the 20th of March we have met our goal! Thank you and God bless you for your generosity.



THIS WEEK’S MASS INTENTIONS & READINGS

SUNDAY MARCH 29: Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion 5:00 p.m. Vigil: Tony & Yolanda Quaroni rb Dina Selice 8:30 a.m.: Gerald S. Hopeck, Sr. rb Larry & Barbara Mazzola 11:00 a.m.: Mrs. Joyce Finch rb the Parish READINGS: Mk 11: 1-10 Is 50: 4-7 Phil 2: 6-11 Mk 14: 1– 15: 47

MONDAY MARCH 30: Monday of Holy Week 8:30 a.m.: Tricia Trutwin rb the Davis family READINGS: Is 42: 1-7 Jn 12: 1-11

TUESDAY MARCH 31: Tuesday of Holy Week 5:30 p.m.: Ellen Cotton rb the John J. Davis Family READINGS: Nm 21: 4-9 Jn 8: 21-30

WEDNESDAY APRIL 1: Wednesday of Holy Week 8:30 a.m.: Dorothy Doiron rb Jeannine Holmes READINGS:

THURSDAY APRIL 2: Holy Thursday 7:00 p.m..: Mass of the Lord’s Supper– Dorothy Doiron rb Jeannine Holmes 8:00 pm: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (till midnight) READINGS: Ex 12: 1-8, 11-14 1 Cor 11: 23-26 Jn 13:1-15

FRIDAY APRIL 3: Friday of the Passion of the Lord <>< (Good Friday) NO MASS 12 Noon: Outside Stations of the Cross 3:00 p.m.: Service with Reading of Passion, Holy Communion

SUNDAY APRIL 5: Easter Sunday

8:30 p.m. Easter Vigil: Friars Intentions 8:30 a.m.: Friar's Intentions 11:00 a.m.: For the People of the Parish READINGS (Sunday): Acts 10: 34a, 37-43 Col 3: 1-4 Jn 20: 1-9

Please remember in your prayers:

Alexis Gomez, Andy Fenwick, Anna Saucier, Candice Cody, Gary Hedden, James Suber, Jane Ciesla, Jennifer Catnester, John Hill, Joyce Kennedy, Dr. Laura Hochheimer, Leo (Steve) Konieczny, Lillian Latham, Lloyd Gochenauer, Loraine Tapp, Marian Harper, Mary Merlino, Mary Ann Wheeler, Mavis Basse, Steven Hernandez, Wayne McDonald, and William Steele.

MONTH AT A GLANCE MARCH

Mon., 3/30: Boy Scouts—6:30 PM– Fr. Friend Hall Tues., 3/31: Mary’s Prayer Cenacle—9:30 AM – Rosary—Church; Study— 10 AM—Shook Center Weds., 4/1: Choir—7 PM—Church

See HOLY WEEK Schedule on Preceding Page.

GROW IN YOUR FAITH:

R.C.I.A..—Every Sunday at 9:30 AM in the Shook Center. (See “Month at a Glance” at left)

R.E.—Sundays from 9:40 to 10:45 AM– School (Doors will not be open till 9:40 AM)

CY4C (MS & HS Youth): - Sundays from 5:30—7:30 PM—Fr. Friend Hall

Every Sunday—9:30 to 10:30 AM -“St. Luke’s Gospel.” The speaker is Frances Hogan, presented by Tony Pometto, the leader of the class. Coffee and refreshments are available. Come join us at least once and meet others from St. Joseph Church. All are welcome!

Bible Study: The Acts of the Apostles continues on Fridays at 10:00 AM in the Shook Center.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: If you are ill or about to be hospitalized for surgery and wish to receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, please call the parish office to make an appointment before hospitalization. In the event of an emergency, please call the parish office. After–hours emergencies—please use the prompt for emergencies.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM AT ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH: St Joseph Church & School is committed to ensuring a safe environment for our children and for upholding the “National Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People.” For more information on how to report an allegation of abuse go to www.sccatholic.org and click on “Protecting God’s Children” at the bottom of the homepage. St. Joseph Safe Environment Coordinator: Br. Henry Fulmer, OFM 864-225-5341; Diocesan Office of Child Protection Services: 843-853-2130, x209; Diocesan Victim Assistance: 1-800-921-8122.

Church Regulations Regarding Abstinence Abstinence from meat (beast or fowl) is to be observed by all Catholics fourteen years old and older on Ash Wednesday and on all Fridays of Lent. This obligation prohibits the eating of meat, but not eggs, milk products, or condiments of any kind, even though made from animal fat. Fasting means limiting oneself to one full meal on a given fast day. Catholics who are eighteen years of age but not yet fifty-nine are obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. On fast days, two additional smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength. However, the two smaller meals together may not equal one full meal. Moreover, eating solid foods between meals on fast days is not permitted.


Exciting Things Happening in Faith Formation:

CY4C meets every Sunday from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. We invite all youth from grades 6th-12 to youth group during this season of Lent.

Are you interested in helping with Religious Education or Youth Group Next Year? We are looking for volunteers for the next school year. Please see Bro. Gerald if interested. All volunteers have to be VIRTUS trained.

CY4C Needs parents to assist with the Lenten Supper on March 20th . We need donations of salad, bread/rolls, butter and fruit.

Vacation Bible School Is Coming. !!! Or The New Name - Catholic Vacation School!! “The Saints are Marching In” “June 22nd – June 26th 8:00 a.m. – 12 noon. Volunteers needed! Please see Bro. Gerald

St. Joseph’s CY4C Annual Easter Egg Hunt

April 4th 11:00 AM —12:30 PM (Holy Saturday)

Ages 2-10

Hot Dogs and Snacks for All the Family

Donations Needed: Large Chocolate Easter Bunnies Gifts for Easter baskets (Girls & Boys) Candy (Non Chocolate so that it does not melt in eggs) Already made Easter Baskets Financial Donations (Please see Bro. Gerald)

Save the Date!!! June 22nd - 26th

8:00 a.m.- 12:00 noon

Vacation Bible School Has Changed to:

“Catholic Vacation School” Theme: “The Saints are Marching In”

Volunteers and Donations needed! Please see Bro. Gerald

Light House CDs

Each year at the Easter Vigil thousands of people choose to become Catholic across he U.S. and the world. Why? Among the CDs available at the Lighthouse Media rack are Why be Catholic by Patrick Madrid and Seven Reasons to be Catholic by Peter Kreeft which explains some historical and biblical reasons for entering the Church.

St. Joseph Catholic Community News

EASTER FLOWERS: Envelopes are available in the back of the church for parishioners to donate funds to decorate our Altar at Easter in “Honor of” or “Memory of” a loved one. Completed envelopes may be dropped in the collection basket at mass or dropped off in the parish office. Envelope must be in the parish office by Monday, March 30th for publication on Easter Sunday.

A Note From your Parish Pastoral Council:

To those concerned Parishioners that came to the Febru-ary Council meeting, we would like you to know that we have sent a letter to Fr. Kevin Mullen, OFM Provincial of Holy Name Province. This letter described how very ap-preciative we are of our Franciscan Friars here at St. Jo-seph Catholic Church and School. If you are interested in knowing more of what went into the letter, you may con-tact any Parish Council member and we would be more than happy to fill you in. Thank you for your concern for our GREAT Franciscan Friars that we have at our parish. Sincerely, June Kickham

Is God Calling you to Carmel? Wanting to deepen your faith and prayer life? Drawn to Carmelite spirituality? The Lay Carmelites invite interested Catholic men and women to visit our monthly meeting. Call Jan 864-287-5495 for more information.

The Anderson Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring the “Fifth Annual Low Country Boil Charity Fundraiser” on Friday, April 17 at St. Mary’s Church hall from 5:30 – 8:00 PM. Come join in the fun for this all you can eat traditional feast of seafood, ham, sausages, potatoes, corn on the cob, soup, salad and dessert. (Non-seafood dishes will also be available.) Proceeds will go towards several wonderful causes here in the local community, including Special Olympics, Clean Start, Anderson Soup Kitchen, Pro-Life, St. Joseph’s School and others.

Tickets will be available after all weekend Masses starting March 21 until the event. You can also buy tickets online by visiting our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/kofclcb or contact any Knight.

Adults: $25 in advance ($30 at the door). Youth (6-12 years) $10. Call Tom Holahan with any questions (864-356-2315).

Help Support Gary McLain’s Heart Surgery Gary , a former long-time parishioner of St. Joseph, will be having open heart surgery with a Heart Pump implanted on March 31st. Some of the medicines are costly and will not be entirely covered by insurance. Also, 3 family members will have to stay in Charlotte during his 6-week recovery as they train to be caregivers for Gary and his lifesaving pump. Donations of any amount will be appreciated. If you can’t help financially we ask that you continue to keep Gary and his family in your prayers as they continue this journey with God’s Grace...visit www.youcaring.com and type “Gary McLain” in the search box to donate. Thank you and God bless you.

HILLTOPPERS The Hilltoppers will meet on Tuesday, April 7 at 11:30 in the Father Friend Hall. ALL PARISHIONERS 50+ are invited to join us for a pot luck lunch and entertainment. Please bring a covered dish. Brenda Thompson will be our guest speaker. She will bring us guidance about planting annuals and maintaining perennials plus some info about gardens in our region. Spring has sprung! Join us for the fellowship and fun that the Hilltoppers share.


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St. Joseph Catholic School (864)760-1619 1200 Cornelia Road, Anderson stjosephofanderson.com

Palm Crosses will be available to order after Mass the next few weekends. Cost: $10 each. Checks should be made out to St. Joseph Catholic School. Palm Crosses may also be ordered by contacting the parish office.

Souper Saturday

Soup and Chili Cook‐Off

An SJCS Fund‐raising

Event

Do you have an award‐

winning soup or chili in

your recipe box? Join the

Souper Saturday cook‐off

on April 11 in the Parish

Hall.

If decorating is more

your style, reserve a

table and decorate it in a

Spring theme.

Tickets are on sale now

to this souper event!

Prices are $10 per adult,

$5 per child, and $25

max per immediate

family. Please contact Holly

Hunter at 864‐376‐6724

to enter a soup, reserve

a table, or to buy tickets.

St. Joseph Catholic School is now accepting applications for the 2015-16 school year. We will have representatives in the lobby of the church after Sunday Masses with application packets.. If you want your child to have a faith-filled experience in their school day, we invite you to enroll at St. Joseph! Your parish school is committed to making sure that families who want a Catholic education for their children are able to . We are offering flexible tuition based on your family’s unique circumstances. Please stop by the tables after mass, or at the school during the week, and get your applications. Your school would love to have you as a part of our family.

Congratulations to Luciana Strathern who represented our parish school in the South Carolina National Geographic Bee held on March 27th in Columbia. Luci-ana qualified to compete by scoring among the top 100 students in the state. This is the 8th consecutive year that St. Joseph has had a student qualify for this com-petition.

Registration Forms are available in the gathering space of the Church, Parish Office and the School Office.

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