SUNDAY, JANUARY 31ST, 2021
MASS SCHEDULE
WEEKEND Saturday (Vigil): 4:00 P.M.
Sunday: 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M.
WEEKDAY
Monday Friday: 7:30 A.M.
National Holidays: 9:00 A.M. only Holy Days of Obligation:
9:00 A.M. & 5:30 P.M.
RECONCILIATION
Confessions are heard on Saturday from 3:30²4:00 P.M.
Sunday from 10:30 to 11:00 A.M.
Wednesdays from 5:00 6:00 P.M., or by appointment.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Wednesdays from 12 Noon 6:00 P.M.
STAFF
PASTOR AND CHAPLAIN—ST. RAPHAEL ACADEMY
Rev. Ryan J. Simas, KHS (rsimas522@icloud.com)
TRANSITIONAL DEACON
Rev. Mr. Doan V. Nguyen
PERMANENT DEACON
Deacon John M. Regan PARISH SECRETARY Mrs. Therese Berard (sjwsecretary@gmail.com) PARISH BUSINESS MANAGER
Mrs. Gail M. Hebert (saintjoseph1929@gmail.com)
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Mr. Rene R. Pincince RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR
Mrs. Allison Mousseau (saintjosephccd@gmail.com)
RECTORY OFFICE
1200 Mendon Rd.
Woonsocket, RI 02895 HOURS:
Monday Wednesday | 9 A.M. 3 P.M.
Thursday | 9 A.M. 12 Noon Friday²closed
PHONE: 7660626 FAX: 7661632
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SATURDAY, January 30th—Weekday
4:00 PM PRO POPULO SUNDAY, January 31st—
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 AM Fr. Paul Hurley
(21st Anniversary By his sister, Paula) 11:00 AM Ernest Barrette
(By Roland & Claire Barrette) MONDAY, February 1st—Weekday
7:30 AM Emilia Delvaux
(Birthday Remembrance By her granddaughter) TUESDAY, February 2nd—
The Presentation of the Lord 7:30 AM Simone Ferland
(By Jeanne Brown & Family) WEDNESDAY, February 3rd—
Saint Blaise & Saint Ansgar
7:30 AM Joel Therien (living) (By Mom)
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION NOON to 6:00 PM
THURSDAY, February 4th—Weekday 7:30 AM Thomas Simmons, Jr.
(36th Anniversary By Wife & Sons)
FRIDAY, February 5th—Saint Agatha 7:30 AM Constance Sak
(2nd Anniversary By her Family) SATURDAY, February 6th—
Saint Paul Miki and Companions
4:00 PM Maria Lesieur
(By the Dias Family) SUNDAY, February 7th—
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 AM PRO POPULO 11:00 AM Helene Phillips
(10th Anniversary By Loving Family)
SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH WOONSOCKET, RI
This week the Sanctuary Lamp burns in memory of Camille Guilbert This week the Altar Candles burn in
memory of Jeanne Guilbert
Eucharistic Adoration Wednesdays from 12NN - 6 PM Confessions available from 5 PM - 6PM
“Could you keep watch with me for one hour?”
(Matthew 26:40)
= Act of Spiritual Communion = by Saint Alphonsus Liguori
My Jesus, I believe that Thou art present in the Blessed Sacrament. I love Thee above all things and I desire Thee in my soul. Since I cannot now
receive Thee sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. As though thou wert already there, I embrace Thee and unite myself wholly to Thee; permit not that I should ever be
separated from Thee. Amen.
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 31, 2021
Dear Saint Joseph and All Saints Parishioners:
Imagine eating the sun—and imagine you could do it without perishing. What would happen?
You would receive into your body the source of light and warmth. You would have within you all the light and heat that you could possibly ever need or want. No more heating bills, no more lightbulbs, no more winter trips to warmer climates.
Last week I was praying with some of the writings of Saint Ephrem the Syrian and I came across a line that the Lord then placed on my heart for a few days afterward: “He who eats it [The Eucharist] eats fire and Spirit.” We call Jesus Christ the “Sun of Justice” and each time we consume him in the Eucharist, we consume Divine Fire—a fire far more potent in the range and reach of its possible spiritual effects than any physical fire. The Divine Fire of the Eucharist purifies us and burns away our imperfections, it illuminates the darkness of our lives with Divine Grace and Holy Wisdom, it unites us more closely to Almighty God and attunes our ears to His voice. The Holy Eucharist does within and upon the soul what fire does within and upon combustible matter, transforming that matter into itself.
We must therefore cling heartily and happily to our Eucharistic Lord. We do not come to church on Sunday to feel good, to see our friends, or to get free coffee and donuts after Mass! The
Eucharist is the source, center, and summit of the Christian life, the be-all and end-all of being a follower of Jesus. We come to Mass to be
“eucharisticized” and transformed into what we eat—God himself! We come to Church to become holy by eating (literally “gnawing” in Greek) on the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ in the
Eucharist. We come to eat fire and Spirit!
Peace, Father Ryan
The collection basket that passes by you each Sunday is our parish
our staff. With the celebration of public Mass suspend- ed, we have very few resources to sustain our day day operations and we need
cover our costs and payroll. Please consider signing up for online giving through WeShare or please drop your budget envelope through the mail slot at the Rectory Office. We really need you!
Mass Online
We invite you to watch Mass at Saint Joseph’s online. On YouTube, search “Saint Joseph
Church,
Woonsocket, RI” or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/saintjosephwoonsocket.
Each week, the videos of Mass will be posted by 1PM.
Religious Education Classes Level 1-3 Sunday from 9:15-10:15 am
Level 4-8 Monday from 6:30-7:30 pm
Confirmation
Confirmation I & II—Sunday from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Office Hours:
Monday through Wednesday 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
No classes on February 7th and February 14th
Daily Mass
Please join us for Daily Mass every morning at 7:30 A.M., Monday through Friday at Saint Joseph Church. 25 minutes that could
radically change your life and deepen your relationship with our Eucharistic Lord.
Saint Joseph Parish Prayer Line Call Jeanne Dubois 231-6240, and she will contact the members of the Parish Prayer Line to pray for your
intention.
On January 11, 2021 the WINE (Women in the New Evangelization) Book Club will began Seeking Peace:
A Spiritual Journey from Worry to Trustby Allison Gingras. The group meets on Mondays from 6:307:30 pm in the St. Andre Bessette Hall. Masks and
social distancing are required. For more information contact Stephanie Santoro at 401.663.0419 (call or text)
orstephanie_santoro@verizon.net
WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS
We encourage all new parishioners to register. Please complete this form and put in collection basket if you’d like a registration packet mailed to you, or call the rectory 7660626. God Bless.
Name: _____________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________
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Telephone: _____________________
St. Joseph Food Cupboard Needs: Peanut Butter & Jelly.
Thank You
AROUND THE PARISH
Prayer Shawl Ministry
The Prayer Shawl Group welcomes new members, call Mary Ann for more information at
1-508-498-5884 or if in need of a Prayer Shawl for anyone.
Counters: 2/07/2021 R. Clement, S. Belhumeur and M/M G. Michaud
Join Saint Joseph Club 50/50
For only $5 per month, you can help support the parish, be eligible for over 120 cash prizes
during the year, and attend a free banquet in April. All parishioners,
friends, and family welcome to join. Contact Jeanne @ 749-7527
for more information.
Weekly Offerings: 1/24/2021
145 Weekly Envelopes $ 4,186.56 Parish On Line Giving $ 352.43 Latin America Collection $ 379.00 Miscellaneous Gifts $ 1,098.56 Total Offertory for 1/24/2021 $6,016.55 Total Offertory for 1/26/2020 $7,682.91
God Bless you for your continued generosity to the parish.
Open House GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC REGIONAL
SCHOOL
FAITH for tomorrow FAMILY for today
FRIENDS forever Good Shepherd Catholic
Regional School,
1210 Mendon Road, Woonsocket, RI,
PreK 3 yr ± Grade 8 invite you to our Open House on Sunday, JANUARY 31, 2021 from 11:00AM to 1:00 PM. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. PLEASE CALL 4017621095 FOR MORE INFOMATION.
See our new classrooms for our PreK 3yr and 4 yr olds.
For additional information, please contact us at 4017621095 or email jcabana@gwcrs.org
Prayers for Seminarians
Please pray for our seminarians in formation for the priesthood. Father asks that we entrust them to the maternal protection of our Blessed Mother
who always leads men studying for the priesthood closer to her Son, Jesus, by praying
one Rosary each day for a week for that seminarian’s intentions.
Week of January 31st
Matthew Boni - from Saint Joseph Church, Woonsocket Week of February 7th
Mark Gadoury - from Saint Joan of Arc Church, Cumberland
Week of February 14th
Patrick Ryan - from SS. John & Paul Church, Coventry Week of February 21st
Joseph Brodeur - from Saint Pius X Church, Westerly Week of February 28th
Noah DaSilva - from Saint Philip Church, Greenville January 2021 Club 50/50
Winners
$300.00 Barbara Brin
$100.00 Katie Moynihan
$50.00 Muriel Federovich
$50.00 Nancy Mahoney
$25.00 Yvonne Fontaine
$25.00 Lise Begin
Our Bulletin is Online
Please read our bulletin online rather than in print atwww.parishesonline.com.
SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME January 31, 2021
First Reading: I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their kin, and will put my words into his mouth; he shall tell them all that I command him. (Dt 18)
Psalm: If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. (Ps 95)
Second Reading: An unmarried woman or a virgin is anxious about the things of the Lord, so that she may be holy in both body and spirit.
(1 Cor 7:34)
Gospel: The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes. (Mk 1:22)
REFLECT
First Reading: Moses taught the Israelites that God would send prophets to assist them in knowing His will. Why do you think people so often reject the prophetic message?
Second Reading: Paul speaks of the inevitability of anxiety in life. How does your faith assist you in handling what makes you anxious?
Gospel: In the story of the healing of a
demon-possessed man, Mark reports how the demons knew Jesus’ true identity as “the Holy One of God.” What does this reveal about the unseen order?
A Gentle Reminder of our Covid-19 Precautions
i When entering the church, please enter by the front doors, sanitize your hands, and drop off your offertory donation.
i Please wear a mask at all times when in the church.
i During these times, the Sign of Peace is omitted. Please do not offer one another the Sign of Peace.
i Please keep your mask on in the Communion line until you have said, “Amen.” Then you may remove your mask, consume the Sacred Host, re-secure your mask and return to your pew.
i Please maintain a 6 foot distance in the Communion line.
i Those who wish to receive Holy Communion on the tongue should only come to the priest’s line and should come up last.
i Please do not leave Mass early. Remain in your pew until the closing song has ended.
Those who are in the rear of the church should exit first and those in the front of the church exit last.
Calling All Men!!!
The Men of St. Joseph is a Catholic group for men who wish to grow in their relationship with God and
claim their role as the spiritual leaders of their families. The next meeting will be February 4th @ 6:30 pm. For more information, contact Dennis Blanchette at
dennis_blanchette@yahoo.com.
Girl Scout Cookie Time It’s officially girl scout cookie
season and the troop of our parish will be selling cookies
in the parking lot after all masses on the weekend of
February 6th and 7th.
BLESSING of the THROATS
This Wednesday, Feb. 3rd is the Feast of St.
Blaise. Fr. Ryan will bless throats immediately after the 7:30 am Mass. According to an ancient Church tradition, throats have been
blessed on this day for centuries, using the candles blessed the day prior on the Feast of the Presentation (Candlemas). Come and get your throat blessed during this flu season!
You’ll be glad you did.
Donor(s) Needed!
Many of you have noticed that our Paschal Candle Stand has become warped over the years and the Easter Candle no longer stands up straight. A new Paschal Candle stand will cost about $2,500. If you
are interested in donating toward the new stand, please see Father Ryan.
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