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Sunday Reflection:
Give Flavor and Shine Out Through Words and Action!
Following upon the teaching of the Beatitudes, Jesus uses metaphors of salt and light to describe the life of discipleship. And in today’s Gospel Jesus turns to his disciples and say to them, ‘You are the salt of the earth’ and ‘You are the light of the world.’ It powerfully states our mission as Church and as Christians.
Salt only produces its effects when it is totally merged with the food. It is indistinguishable from the rest of the food, but its presence or absence is very obvious. The Christian, too, can only be truly effective when he or she is fully a member of society and, at the same time, gives an unmistakable taste to that society. Salt is also used as a preservative, and as a healing agent. Christians then, by their Gospel-centered lives, are to give a distinctive taste to society. Those who rally have the spirit of the Beatitudes will permeate the world, renew it, and retard its social and moral decay.
It is striking that a title that is given to Jesus in the Gospel of John – ‘light of the world’ – is given to us, his disciples in Matthew’s gospel. If salt is associated with flavoring, light is associated with showing the way. We are addressed as the light, because we are called to show each other the way, the way of Christ. It is the way that is spelt out in the Beatitudes.
Our commitment to social justice flows from the exhortation that Jesus gives us in today’s Gospel. Some of the activities that this commitment leads us to are given more concrete expression as the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. When we feed the hungry, clothe the naked, console those who mourn, and so on, we show ourselves to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. When we do these things with the community of faith, the Church, we are indeed acting as “a city set on a mountain” that cannot be hidden!
God bless you!
Fr. Romesh Lowe OMI-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mark your calendars for Family Mass!All are welcome, and we encourage your children to consider joining the choir or participating by reading or bringing up the gifts.
For more information, or to sign up to participate please contact Jane Devereux at [email protected]
Upcoming dates are:
Sunday, Jan 8th 9:30 am
Sunday Jan 22nd 9:30 am
H.O.P.E.St. Joseph's Parish supplies dinner for 200 people twice a month from September through June for the H.O.P.E. (Help Our People Eat) Soup Kitchen in New Rochelle. Once a month, volunteers are asked to prepare, either a salad, an entrée or dessert for 12 in their home and deliver it to the Parish Center on the designated day.
Contact: Emily Vuocolo [email protected] 516-524-1761
Beth Caruso [email protected] 914-715-4217
Hope Food Pantry
This ministry distributes canned food and dry goods to the poor and needy. Donations can be dropped off M-Fri 10am-4pm at the H.O.P.E. Soup Kitchen in New Rochelle.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -
Music Selections for Sunday Mass
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time –
February 5, 2023
Mark your Calendars for our next
“Friends of Music” Concerts:
NYC’s St Patrick’s Cathedral
Organist Michael T.C. Hey
Organ Music by American Composers
at 2:30 pm Sunday February 26, 2023.
Piano and Cello Music for Lent
Cellist Arthur Cook Bach, Rachmaninoff, and others
At 2:30 pm Sunday March 26, 2023.
An Afternoon with J.S. Bach
The St Joseph Chamber ensemble
With guest soloists Mark Snyder and Mark Cummings
Oboe Concerto in F BWV1053R and
Cantata #82 Ich habe genug.
At 2:30 pm Sunday April 30, 2023.
Join Choir
New Choir Members are encouraged to join the Choir.
Participate more fully at Sunday’s Mass
by “Praying twice in sung Prayer”.
Rehearsals are Wednesday Evenings
in the choir room at 7:30-9:00 pm
For more information contact
the Music Office at the email below.
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For more info. go to
www.saintjosephsbronxville.org /music program
Auditions for new choir members are ongoing please contact Mr. David Tisbert in the Music office.
[email protected]Readings for Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time p. 262
C633/B1026 Come Christians Join to Sing
Psalm 112: #1206 The Just Man
C473/B958 Christ Be Our Light
A: Heavenly Light, Kopylov
A: O Lux Beatissima, Helvey
C360/B905 You Satisfy the Hungry Heart
C694/B1045 God’s Blessing Sends Us ForthMr. David Tisbert, Director of Music and Organist ❖ [email protected]
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Some Great News
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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Celebrants for Sunday Feb 5, 2023
Saturday
5:00pm Fr. Tom ReganSunday
8:00am Fr. Peter
9:30pm Fr. David Monaco
10:45am Fr. Romesh
12:00pm Fr. Tony
5:00pm Msgr. Seth -
Weekly Update All parishioners in the 5th – 12th grades are
invited to join the altar servers of St. Joseph’s.
No experience is necessary, and training will be offered.
The altar servers will serve at Mass in a COVID
responsible manner.
Please consider volunteering for this important
ministry and assist the priests of St. Joseph’s
during 2022/2023
Please email Michael Wrotniak at
[email protected] for more information.
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According to the latest CDC guidelines, fully vaccinated
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Religious Education - Youth Ministry
Religious Education Program for 2022 Religious Education
Please pray for our eighth-grade students who are preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation
in March
St. Joseph Youth Ministry News:
Members of Youth Ministry will be doing various tasks to prepare for the Midnight run in February.
Members of Youth Ministry will prepare and deliver 150 bagged lunches for H.O.P.E.
Any high school student or parent that would like to be put on the youth ministry email list, please contact Antoinette Gilligan at [email protected].
All high school students are welcome.
Children’s Ministry
The Sunday Family Liturgy at 9:30am is looking for families to get involved. They are looking for children to join the children’s choir, as well as family volunteers to bring up the offertory and youth lectors.
Anyone in grades 3-12 are eligible to be a lector. If you are interested in volunteering or need more information, please go to www.saintjosephreligiouseducation.org
Family Mass.
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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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Mass Times and Reconciliation
Mon - Sat: 6:45 - 8:30 - 12 Noon
Sunday - 8:00am - 9:30 - 10:45 - 12 Noon - 5:00pm
Vigil Mass: Sat 5:00pm
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Reconciliation -(Confession)
Thursday - 11:00 - 11:30
Saturday - 11:00 - 11:30 & 4:00 - 4:30 PM
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The Mon - Sat 6:45 Mass is livestreamed and available to view on Facebook - click on the “ f“ next to the search box at the top of this page
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---Please remember:
---PRAY for our veterans. Their selfless sacrifices have ensured our many freedoms.
---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.
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"WeShare" - An Opportunity to TitheWhen you are unable to attend Mass
WeShare is an easy to use online giving tool.
QUESTIONS: Contact WeShare support at 1(800) 950-9952
If you are already registered and wish to tithe: https://saintjosephsbronxville.churchgiving.com/
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 -
walking with purpose - Catholic Bible Study
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
Come As You Are!
Make Authentic Connections with Other Women!
Are you looking for a way to Refuel, Refresh and Learn more about God?
Walking with Purpose, a women’s Catholic Bible Study Community, is the answer!No previous bible study experience is needed.
“Discovering Our Dignity” on Mondays from 7:30-9:00 pm on Zoom.
“Discovering Our Dignity” on Tuesdays from 9:30-11:00 am in the Msgr. Scott Room.The “Discovering Our Dignity” study will explore women of the Old and New Testaments. With the exception of Our Lady, these women, like us were flawed and broken yet the power of God worked through them to further His plan of salvation. Studying their encounters with God, we will find that He also speaks to our hearts in a tender, honest, and loving way. Through their stories, we will rediscover our dignity, and receive sage advice and valuable insights into our present-day struggles.
Class space is limited to 25 women.
For more information about the book required, scheduling, and fees, please contact:
Áine Schenk or Kerri Mulligan at [email protected]
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CARDINAL’S ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP APPEAL
We are coming to the end this year's 2022 the Cardinal's Appeal. The goal of $336K set for our parish was extremely challenging - I think it is the 3rd highest in the whole Archdiocese. I actually contested the figure but lost the fight. I am so proud to tell you the generous people os St. Joseph's have pledged $411K to the Appeal and $405K has already been paid! The response has just been eye-watering.
Your kindness and compassionate response will help so many parishes nearby that are financially struggling; it will help religious programs, and also support our seminarians and retired priests. God bless you for your amazing sense of stewardship!
Fr Peter -
COVID-19 PrayerCOVID-19 PRAYERIt is amazing how our lives and our language has changed in the last year. COVID-19 has affected us all in how we live, how we work, how we learn, and how we worship. The virus 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. Be healthy.Remember that every one of us is precious in the eyes of Almighty God!God bless you,Fr Peter
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