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Sunday Reflection:REFLECTION FOR 2nd SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR BGn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18 / Rom 8:31b-34 / Mk 9:2-10 (26)
“MUM, DAD, IT IS GOOD FOR US TO BE HERE.Time is the currency of a relationship. We spend time (quality time) on people who matter. It helps us see them in a different light – they are ‘transfigured’ before us. This Lent, let us spend more quality time with God and with our family members.
Quality time is giving someone your focused attention. It is togetherness, but more than just a physical sharing of the same space. It is an emotional togetherness. You can be in the same room with another person physically, but not be there emotionally. You can be present in body, but absent mentally and emotionally. That’s not quality time. Quality time is attentiveness, focused attention, being fully engaged with the other person mentally and emotionally.
You can play with your child, and it can be quality time – you are focused on your child. But if you’re talking on the phone to a client while you’re playing with your child, that’s not quality time. Quality time is being present, it is focused, being fully engaged.
You can talk with your spouse, and if you look her in the eye, and give her your undivided attention, that’s quality time. But if you talk with her while you’re reading the paper or a news magazine or watching a game on TV, you’re not getting any credit for quality time.
Modern Technology has given us cell phones and procedures like texting and zooming and permitting us to multi-task, all that is fine, but it blocks us from being attentive to one another. God gave us two ears and one mouth. In speaking, listening and attending to one another, we create the transfigured experience to relish the glory of the person in front of you.
For Jesus, mealtime was sacred time. He made important announcements / teachings around the table. We gather around the Eucharistic table at Mass.
Meal time in the family gives us an opportunity to speak to, and listen to one another. Remember it is not what is placed on the table that matters – its what happens around the table. This is quality time and everyone feels “it is good for us to be here”.
Fr. Dawson -
Music Selections for Sunday Mass
Second Sunday of Lent - February 28, 2021
“Music selections live streamed with permission under OneLicense #A-729760. All rights reserved.”
#461 Lord Who t\Throughout These Forty Days Text: Claudia F. Hernaman, 1838-1898, alt. Tune: ST. FLAVIAN, CM; John Day’s Psalter, 1562; harm. Based on the original faux-bourdon setting
Psalm 116: #1120 I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living.
Text: Verses, The Revised Grail Psalms, © 2010, Conception Abbey and The Grail, admin. by GIA Publications, Inc.; refrain, Lectionary for Mass, © 1969, 1981, 1997, ICEL Music: Refrain, Richard Proulx, © 1975, GIA Publications, Inc.; verses, Joseph Gelineau, SJ, © 1963, The Grail, GIA Publications, Inc.
Gospel Acclamation from Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ, King of endless glory.
Text: ICEL, © 1969 Music: Frank Schoen, © 1970, GIA Publications, Inc.
#880 Transform Us Text: Sylvia G. Dunstan, 1955-1993, © 1993, GIA Publications, Inc.Tune: PICARDY, 8 7 8 7 8 7; French Carol; harm. By Richard Proulx, 1937-2010, © 1986, GIA Publications, Inc.
Holy, Holy, Holy, Chant Text: The Roman Missal, © 2010, ICEL
Music: The Roman Missal, © 2010, ICEL; acc. By Ronald F. Krisman, © 2011, GIA Publications, Inc.
Mem. Acc: Save Us Savior of the World… KrismanText: English, © 2010, ICEL.
Music: Misa Santa Fe, Ronald F. Krisman, © 2010, GIA Publications, Inc.
Great Amen, Proulx Music: Mass for the City, Richard Proulx, © 1995, GIA, Publications, Inc.
Lamb of God, Chant Music: The Roman Missal, © 2010, ICEL; acc. By Ronald F. Krisman, © 2011, GIA Publications, Inc.
584 Christ Be Our LightText: Bernadette Farrell, b. 1957 Tune: CHRIST, BE OUR LIGHT, 9 8 9 6 with refrain; Bernadette Farrell, b. 1957 © 1993, 200, Bernadette Farrell, Published by OCP.
❖ Mr. David Tisbert, Director of Music and Organist ❖ stjosephmusicoffice@gmail.com -
Mass Times and Reconciliation
Keep in mind-Social Distancing-Maximum of 100 people
Mon - Sat: 6:45 - 8:30 - 12 Noon
Sunday - 8:00am - 9:30 - 10:45 - 12 Noon - 5:00pm
Vigil Mass: Sat 5:00p.
Temporarily: Extra Masses in the Parish Center
(only if needed)
Sat 5:15pm - Sun 11:00 am & 5:10 pm ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Reconciliation -(Confession)
Thursday & Saturday - 11:00 - 11:30
Temporarily heard in the Sacristy - Face mask Required
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The Mon - Sat 6:45 & Sunday Masses are livestreamed and available to view on Facebook - click on the "f" next to the search box at the top of this page ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ANNOUNCED MASSES FOR 2021
Many have asked about reserving announced Masses for 2021. Because of COVID-19, we have to do this process a little differently this year. Please request Masses either by email or U S Mail -
Rectory Office Information
ADDRESS: 15 Cedar Street Bronxville, New York 10708
PHONE: 914-337-1660
FAX: 914-337-1342
MON - FRI: 9 AM - 4:30 PM
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"WeShare" - An Opportunity to TitheWhen you are unable to attend Mass
WeShare is our new easy to use online giving tool. To join click here: https://www.churchgiving.com/?pc=rqa93d37
QUESTIONS: Contact WeShare support at 1(800) 950-9952
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Dear Family of the N Y Archdiocese
A Message from Cardinal DolanThe Covid-19 pandemic, which has caused disruption across many aspects of our daily lives, is having an especially profound impact on young people, including those in our Catholic schools, whose education is being altered or interrupted.
The pandemic and resulting economic impact have dramatically reduced the number of parents who can afford to make tuition payments for the upcoming school year. Two weeks ago, I shared the sad news that 20 of our schools, already facing soaring deficits, would not be able to re-open this Fall due to steep declines in enrollment. Without assistance to our parents and children from the Federal government, many more of our Catholic schools may have to close permanently. These closures will harm thousands of students from our archdiocese, and across the nation.
Many of our nation’s elected officials of both parties recognize the crisis that is confronting all schools, including Catholic and other non-government schools. Congress is working on another bill to provide relief from the Covid crisis for critical parts of our economy and society such as our schools. Catholic and other non-government schools must be included in that relief.
The time to make your voices heard is now. If Congress does not provide assistance to our schools within the next few weeks before the school year opens, many parents may find themselves unable to meet even our modest tuition costs, and we will be forced to write you again announcing yet more school closures.
Please contact your elected officials – Senator Chuck Schumer at (202) 224-6542 or (212) 486-4430, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand at (202) 224-4451 or (212) 688-6262, and your local Member of Congress (you can find the name and contact info of your Representative here) – and implore them to provide assistance to prevent our Catholic schools from closing permanently.
With gratitude and prayerful best wishes, I am,
Faithfully yours in Christ,
Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan
Archbishop of New York -
walking with purpose - Study group
Walking with Purpose transforms the hearts and lives of women by providing Bible studies that enable women to know Christ through Scripture and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
Opening Your Heart, The Starting Point
This 22 week foundational course is designed for women who are new to WWP as well as those with more Bible study experience.
Join us as we examine the core questions that we need to wrestle with if we want to experience all the God has for us.
How can I conquer my fears?
What is the role of the Holy Spirit in my life?
What does the Eucharist have to do with my friendship with Christ?
What challenges will I face in my efforts to follow Jesus more closely?The Walking with Purpose Bible Study group will meet virtually beginning
Tuesday, September 22nd
from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.To register and get the full calendar,
please contact Marla Greco at:
mgreco@themontfortacademy.org or
Aine N Schenk at
ainenschenk@gmail.comThere is no fee to register, but all participants are asked to purchase The Opening Your Heart workbook, which is available on the WWP website:
walkingwithpurpose.com
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Weekly News at St Joseph's
TO MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH PARISH COMMUNITY
The health and safety of the parish staff and community at the Church of St. Joseph is our top priority. I am writing to inform you that a member of the parish staff member self-reported a positive test result for COVID-19 on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. The last day of exposures at St. Joseph’s Church was Sunday, January 17, 2021. CDC advises that any symptoms of Coronavirus appear between 2 and 14 days from the date of exposure. We are handling this situation with the utmost seriousness. It is important to listen to facts and not respond to fear or rumor. We would encourage you to visit the CDC website www.CDC.Gov for additional factual information.
The NYS Department of Health has advised that those individuals who were in “close contact” with the infected person are required to quarantine. Individuals who were in close contact are persons who were within 6 feet of the infected individual for ten minutes or more, or those individuals who were within 6 feet of the infected individual for an aggregate of ten minutes or more over a 24 hour period. The parish will be contacting those individuals who have been identified as potentially being in close contact with the infected individual to alert them to the situation. The Westchester County Health Department will then contact these individuals to initiate contact tracing, if necessary.
The parish is following protocols from the CDC and NYS DOH and will clean and sanitize the church following CDC Guidelines using approved disinfectants.
Because we have followed all guidelines on social distancing and wearing personal protective items, the likelihood of anyone becoming infected from this positive case is low. However, if you develop or have developed COVID-19 symptoms, you should call your medical professional or you can call the ArchCare COVID-19 Hotline at 1-877-239-1998. Archcare has allocated staff to handle inquiries and provide guidance to members of the Archdiocesan community, including clergy, religious, volunteers, lay personnel, students, and their families. The Archcare Intake Specialists will answer all questions or route you to someone who can address your concerns. Archcare can also provide you with information about obtaining a COVID-19 test to determine if you have been infected by the virus.
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) New York State Hotline
The New York State Department of Health has set up a hotline at (888) 364-3065 where Department of Health experts will be available to answer questions regarding COVID-19.
In addition, you can obtain additional information by visiting Westchester County Department of Public Health website at https://health.westchestergov.com
During times like this, the safety and well-being of our Catholic parish families, staff, and those in our care, as well as those in the broader community around us, are our primary concern.
January 20, 2021
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Please remember:
---PRAY for our veterans. Their selfless sacrifices have ensured our many freedoms.
---COME EARLY to Mass to secure a seat. We have overflow Masses on Saturday at 5:15 pm, Sunday at 11 am, again at 5:15 pm on Sunday.
---SUPPORT your parish. St Joseph’s needs your financial help now more than ever. Go to our website and join WE SHARE. It is very simple and the best way to support your parish.
---STAY SAFE and never forget to pray for our caregivers.
--ONE ANOTHER. Continue to be careful, be cautious, be considerate, and be charitable.
God bless, Fr Peter
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It is no secret that all churches are struggling financially during COVID-19. We are 9 months into the pandemic and even given the hope of new possible vaccines, it looks like social distancing will be with us for many months to come. This impacts Mass attendance and church income. I want to THANK again those of you who have continued to support St Joseph’s by mailing in your contributions or by joining WE SHARE ---electronic giving.We hope many more parishioners will join We Share . It is quick and easy to sign up. Just go to our website for details. You can make changes at any time. ‘ THANK YOU’ for your love and support of St Joseph’s.God bless you,Fr Peter
STATE OF ST JOE’S 10 MONTHS INTO THE VIRUS
Who ever thought that the COVID-19 pandemic would still be radically affecting our lives almost 10 months after it shut down our churches here in NY?
Now, it looks like its effects will continue to be with us for many months to come. Wearing masks and social distancing---and the anxiety that come with it--are clearly not going away anytime soon. As your pastor and temporal administrator of our great parish, I felt I needed to reach out to you and address two very important topics as we move forward: worship and stewardship.
I fully understand that many people, especially our older parishioners, still may not feel safe coming to church. I hope you and your families will worship with us virtually as we continue to have Mass live streamed every day, Monday-Saturday at 6:45 and Sunday at 10:45. You can pray with us at whatever time is convenient by just going to our website and clicking the ‘Facebook’ icon.
For those wishing to join us physically at Mass, you can do that daily at 6:45, 8:30, and 12 Noon.
For those coming for the weekend liturgy, we can accommodate 100 in the church (I recommend you come early) Saturday at 5, Sunday at 8, 9:30, 10:45, 12 noon and 5 pm. Please note that when we reach our capacity of 100 in the church, we have 3 additional Masses in the Parish Center: Saturday at 5:15, Sunday at 11 am and 5:15 pm.
What is vitally important—especially for our children-- is that we continue to make time for reverent worship and keeping the Sabbath special and ‘holy.’ The great fear is that many are finding it easy NOT to come to Mass or to even worship virtually on Sunday. What we don’t want to lose is your valued connection to our parish community of St Joseph’s. Yes, so many of our programs and events have had to be changed, post phoned, or even cancelled, but this will not last forever. As a church, above all, we need to keep praying with and for one another—it goes to the very heart of who we are as a church.
My second reason for writing you is to frankly discuss the financial impact of COVID on our parish. Let me say, “Thank you” to those of you have continued to mail in your contributions, dropped them off in church or those who have joined electronic giving (We Share) via our website. I want to also thank the 420 families who have been so generous to the Cardinal’s Annual Appeal in this difficult year that does so much to help the poor. This year, St Joseph’s collected almost $300k---just an amazing amount and a clear testimony of your great generosity and sense of stewardship!
I fully realize these are tough financial times for so many families. However, I would be derelict in my duty as your Pastor if I didn’t tell you that the impact of COVID on our parish has been severe.
In the last 28 weeks, we have lost an average of $10K a week in our collections. We also lost about $100K in the missed Easter collection. Do the math. Do the math if this continues for the next 28 weeks! The impact on the parish has been alarming. Like any family, we are trying our best to curtail expenses, but our overhead in salaries and maintenance is substantial.
I need your help now and in the many challenging weeks ahead. If you have neglected to send your contributions—for whatever reason-- in the last 6+ months, please re-consider your level of weekly stewardship to the parish we all love so much.
God bless you for all that you do.
Please continue to pray for me---Fr Peter
SOME GREAT NEWS!
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St Joseph’s is a beautiful church. At the tender age of 92, she is getting even more beautiful.
For 7 years now, I have always wanted to have a mosaic of The Divine Mercy to replace the simple print we had. However, we have had lots more pressing, practical, and very expensive projects to do first. Now, thanks to the extraordinary generosity of Ms Sarajane Brittis, we have the mosaic, given in honor of her parents, Dr Anthony & Marianna Brittis. The mosaic was lovingly handcrafted in Italy—just outside Venice-- over the last 6 months and was just installed last Friday. How blessed we are! Generations to come will be able to pray before this sacred reminder of God’s infinite mercy. From all of us at St Joseph’s, “THANK YOU”, Ms Brittis!
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COVID-19 PrayerCOVID-19 PRAYERIt is amazing how our lives and our language has changed in the last 5 months. COVID-19 has affected us all in how we live, how we work, how we learn, and how we worship. This virus is not going away anytime soon. It remains vicious, capricious, and often deadly. The statistics in our country and around the world remain staggering and sobering.Please pray this prayer often and share it with your loved ones.God of all mercies, grant:To your holy people, safety and good health.To those afflicted with COVID-19, swift healing.To the frightened, courage.To the dying, comfort.To the dead, eternal life.To health care providers, strength and stamina.To our leaders, wisdom and compassion.To our nation, unity of purpose.To the Church, the grace to serve the suffering selflessly.To all believers, strong faith in your divine presence.To the whole human family, unity of heart.And to us, your servants, the reward of knowing that we are doing your will when we spend ourselves in the service of others.
Amen.Be prudent. Be respectful of the health of others. Wear your mask. Stay distant. Be healthy.Remember that very one of us is precious in the eyes of Almighty God!God bless you,Fr Peter -
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Welcome from Fr. Peter