The Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time       October 18, 2020
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570 To Jesus Christ Our Sovereign King      Text: Martin B. Hellriegel, 1890-1941 ,alt,©1941, Irene C. Mueller
Tune: ICH GLAUB AN GOTT, 8787 WITH REFRAIN; Mainz Gesangbuch, 1870; harm. By Richard Proulx, 1937-2010, © 1986, GIAPublications, Inc.
Psalm 96: #1278 Give the Lord glory… Gel. 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, © 1986, GIA Publications, Inc.; verses, Joseph Gelineau, SJ, © 1963, The Grail, GIA Publications, Inc.
Gospel Acc: Alleluia Chepponis
Holy, Holy, Holy, Proulx Text: ICEL ©2010 Music: A Community Mass, Richard Proulx, © 1971, GIA Publications, Inc.
Mem. Acc: When we eat…Krisman Text: English, © 2010, ICEL. Music: Misa Santa Fe, Ronald F. Krisman, © 2010, GIA Publications, Inc.
Great Amen, Janco Music: Mass of wisdom, Steven R. Janco, © 2010, World Library Publications.
Lamb of God, Isele Music: Holy Cross Mass, David Clark Isele, © 1979, GIA Publications, Inc.
686 Lord Of All Hopefulness Text: Jan Struther, 1901-1953, © 1931 Oxford University Press Tune: SLANE, 10 11 11 12, Irish melody; harm. By Erik Routley, 1917-1982, © 1975, Hope Publishing Company
940 Take And Eat Text: Verse text, James Quinn, SJ, 1919-2010, © 1989. Used by permission of Selah Publishing Co., Inc.; refrain text, Michael Joncas, b.1951, ©
1989, GIA Publications, Inc.   Tune: CORPUS DOMINI, 10 10 10 10 with refrain; Michael Joncas, b. 1951, © 1989, GIA Publications, Inc.
 

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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.com

There 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

Keep in mind-Social Distancing-Maximum of 90 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
Sat 5:15pm -  Sun 11:00 am  &  5:10 pm (only if needed)
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Reconciliation -(Confession)
Thursday & Saturday  -  11:00 - 11:30
Temporarily heard in the Sacristy  -  Face mask Required

    ADDRESS: 15 Cedar Street Bronxville, New York 10708
    PHONE: 914-337-1660
    FAX:  914-337-1342

    MON - FRI:   9 AM - 3:00 PM (Temporary)
     SAT - SUN:  9 AM - 3:00 PM    

WeShare is our new easy to use online giving tool. To join  simply click here: https://www.churchgiving.com/?pc=rqa93d37
QUESTIONS: Contact WeShare support at 1(800) 950-9952
If you are already registered and wish to tithe:https://saintjosephsbronxville.churchgiving.com/

The Cardinal’s Appeal has been going now for about 30 years.
Each year, the Appeal raises much-needed funds to support poor parishes, seminarians, our retired priests, and to do out-reach programs to young and old alike. Here at St Joseph’s, we have had a proud record of not only making our targeted goal but exceeding it! So many of our parishioners are wonderful examples of what it means to be good stewards.
 
Our parish goal this year is $362K. Right now, we are at about 80% of that goal with about $287K pledged. This extraordinary generosity is from just 410 families---just 16% of our entire parish. We need about $75K more to meet our goal. Our prayer is that so many families who have never been involved in the Appeal in the past will become involved this year. 
 
I know the past 5 months have been financially challenging for many. Believe me, our parish has suffered some substantial financial losses. However, there are so many in our backyard in the Archdiocese who are in serious need and rely on our generosity. The need has never been greater than now.
 
Please consider making a pledge to the Appeal. Your gift—large or small—will make a huge difference in the lives of so many who are far less fortunate than we are.
 
God bless you,
Fr Peter

 You may request your Masses in a letter as long as you adhere to the restrictions pointed out in this announcement.... Make sure that you print the intentions so that they can be read properly
Please list your Mass requests for the year 2021.
Masses requested in the wills of the deceased parishioners are honored first.
It is required by Canon (Church) Law that one Mass per week should be offered for all the deceased and living members of the parish - (For the people of Saint Joseph’s Parish) This Mass will be the 8:00AM SUNDAY.
Please limit the requests to THREE Masses.
Sheets with more than THREE requests, will be returned to you!!
Preference will be given to registered parishioners – fill in the Parishioner # on the sheet – from your envelopes
Please note the exempted dates listed at the bottom of this sheet before making your selections.
Weekday Masses are 6:45; 8:30; 12:00
The Sunday Masses (5PM Sat- Vigil Mass) 9:30; 10:45; 12:00; and 5PM
The 1:15 PM Mass has been eliminated
If you have specific dates and times, we will try to honor them as best we can.
If mailing mark your  envelope  - “Year 2021 Masses”.  
Given that we are likely to continue social distancing, we suggest you mail your requests.
Requests will be entered in the order received and we will try to honor all requests.
You should bear in mind that with restricted numbers for attendance, it will be impossible to guarantee that you will be able to attend Masses requested for the 12 Noon and 5 PM Saturday Masses.
If the date and time you requested are not available, attempts will be made
 to schedule the Mass as close as possible to your requested date or time.
You might also consider a weekly Memorial of the Sanctuary Candles or the Bread and Wine ($25 offering for the week)
An acknowledgement of your Mass requests will be mailed to you
the week of November 10th
Please check back after November 10th for an opportunity to schedule additional Mass requests or if you are not a registered parishioner
If you need a Mass changed, please come to the Rectory Office or call 337-1660.             The usual offering for an announced Mass is $15.00.
PLEASE – CAREFULLY PRINT - ALL INFORMATION
            DAY                 DATE                TIME                             INTENTION      (NAME)
1___________     ___________           _______               __________________________________
2___________      ___________            _______                __________________________________
3___________      ____________          _______                __________________________________
Your Name:  __________________________________________________________________________
Your Address:      ________________________________________________________________________
Your Phone or email: _________________________________
Parishioner #_____________         
PLEASE NOTE: In the year 2021, NO intentions will be taken on Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday, All Souls, Thanksgiving and all Christmas Masses and the First Friday 12 Noon Mass which is reserved for the St Joseph’s Auxiliary Living & Deceased, Mother’s Day & Father’s Day Novena Masses 
Reminder – The 8:00 am Sunday Mass is reserved for “The People of the Parish”
On Federal Holidays:  There will ­NOT be a Noon Mass and The Church will be closed following the 8:30 Mass

COVID-19 AND THE GOOD SAMARITIN

            We all know the parable about the ‘Good Samaritan.’ The man mugged and left for dead on his way to Jericho. The priest and Levite breeze by. Only the much- hated Samaritan comes to the rescue offering his compassion, his time, and his money to help this stranger.

            When there seems to be so little good news these days, we love hearing about modern day ‘Good Samaritans.’ Those who, without thinking of their own safety, and not fearing litigation, choose to get involved in the plight of total strangers. They come to the aid of those assaulted on the street, those who have fallen on the subway tracks, those involved in a tragic house fire,  or in a serious car accident. These ‘Good Samaritan’ stories warm our hearts and restore our faith in human nature. Those who choose to get involved  know just who their neighbor is.

            In these days of the COVID virus, we are tempted to live in isolation. Our masks and social distancing can keep us at arm’s length from each other. However, we all need to be ‘Good Samaritans’ to others. Not in those dramatic ways that will make the evening news, but in very simple ways. It may mean reaching out and chatting to a senior citizen who is homebound. It may mean knocking on the door of a neighbor to shop for them or do some chore around their house. It may mean donating food to places like HOPE. It may mean giving a real sacrificial gift to the missions. During these historic days of COVID, we can be ‘Good Samaritans’ to others by just simple acts of kindness done with genuine love. However, just like the man in Jesus’ parable, we first have to ask ourselves that all-important question: “Who IS my neighbor?”

God bless you,

Fr Peter
ST JOSEPH’S NEEDS YOUR HELP!

IN THE HANDS OF THE LORD A basketball in my hands is worth about $15 - but in the hands of someone like Michael Jordan, it is worth $30m. A football in my hands is worth about $20  -  but in the hands of a Peyton Manning it is worth $50m. A golf club in my hands is worth about $50  - but in the hands of a Tiger Woods is worth about $80m. A stick in my hands might be able to fend off a wild animal -  but in the hands of Moses it can part the red sea. A slingshot in my hands is a mere toy  - but in the hands of David it can overcome giants. 2 fish and a few loaves of bread in our hands is a simple meal - but in the hands of Jesus they can feed thousands. Some nails in my hands might be able to nail down a few boards - but in the hands of Jesus can bring salvation and eternal life.   Our worries and stresses in life left in our hands bring more worries and stresses but put in the hands of Jesus he will take on all our cares and problems and see us through every one of our life’s challenges.   We need to put everything in God’s hands not ours. we need to place all our trust in him. if we do, our life is sure to change and we will know real peace.   Fr. Peter STATE OF ST JOE’S 6+ MONTHS INTO THE VIRUS Who ever thought that the COVID-19 pandemic would still be radically affecting our lives almost 7 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FR TRAVIS….             Sadly, Fr Travis Gabriel left us this last week. His Cardinal Archbishop has called him home for a special assignment after just being with us 1 year. Fr Travis was a wonderful blessing to St Joseph’s. A kind, thoughtful, gentle, prayerful, and brilliant priest, he will be greatly missed. For us priests, he was a joy to live with in the rectory. Father’s only departing request was that we should pray for him. In your name, I promised him we would ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BEST IN CLASS PART II On Wednesday, September 9 th, our parish school of St Joseph’s opened for its 71 st academic year with a sparkling new look. Over the summer, construction crews were working hard 6 days a week to totally gut and rebuild the ground floor. Our goal was to put in a new, much-needed Pre-K, a remodeled science lab, and a state- of -the-art TRAC room. We hope that this new construction, together with a revised teaching curriculum, will attract new students and retain those in our upper grades. When so many schools around us were closing, St Joseph’s was the only one to embark on a daring new building project to invest in the future success of our students. On Thursday, Bishop Gerald Walsh came to represent Cardinal Dolan to bless our new classrooms as well as our students. We all agreed that this is a new and exciting chapter in the life of our parish school. My special thanks to all those who worked on the “Best in Class’ Committee for over a year to make this dream a reality. My thanks to Paul Scariano, our energized chairman, who conceived this project. Thanks also to our faculty reps, Helen Marricco, Tim Chapman, and Annette Caserella. Thanks to our parent reps, Jean Enke and Joe Spillane, Jr. A very special thanks to Dean Marrazzo, our facilities manager, who worked day and night to oversee every detail of this project. Most especially, a big ‘THANK YOU’ to our tireless principal, Mrs. Sanchez. She has worked this entire summer trying to make St Joseph’s School stronger and better. With her enthusiastic leadership, we have added  69 new students this year. These are very challenging times for all of our schools. With your support and your prayers, I know St Joseph’s will be a cutting edge, successful and truly CATHOLIC school for many generations to come.   God bless you and all of our students. Fr Peter (SJS ’63) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 go to  our website and see the  electronic bulletin for further instructions. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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!      -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WELCOMING OUR PARISHIONERS BACK                                          It has been so great to see folks gradually coming back to Mass even with masks and social distancing as our new ‘normal.’ Being able to receive the Eucharist is our greatest gift here on earth. Right now, the law only allows us to have a maximum of 85 people in our church for any Mass. If needed, we are prepared to offer 3 additional Masses in the Parish Center on Saturday at 5:15, Sunday at 11, and Sunday evening at 5:15. Again, these Masses will only be celebrated if the main church is full. Please also note that we will no long  have a 1:15 pm Mass.  This was effective, Sunday, July 5th. These are very tough financial times for all---including your parish. Many thanks to all our faithful parishioners who have sent in your contributions to the Rectory. Many thanks to all who have joined electronic giving via WE SHARE. Together, I know that we will all get through these challenging days stronger physically, emotionally, and spiritually. God bless you, Fr Peter -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------