CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER
1879 Applewood Drive, Orefield, Pennsylvania 18069-9507 ~ 610-395-2876
Email: [email protected] or Visit Us on the Web at www.stjw.org
IN MEMORIAM FUND: After the death of a family member you are
invited to have that person’s name commemorated on this Church
Plaque, by suggesting that memorial offerings be donated to the Church
in memory of the deceased person.
PARISH STAFF
Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Wargo
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Joseph J. Kweder
In Residence: Rev. Msgr. Joseph P.T. Smith
Permanent Deacon: Mr. Anthony T. Campanell
Permanent Deacon: Dr. Charles A. Coyle
Permanent Deacon: Dr. Bruno Schettini
School Principal: Mrs. Jody Myers
DRE-PREP: Mrs. Rose Hayward
Parish Secretary: Mrs. Mem Petriello
Finance Office: Mrs. Connie Druckenmiller and Mrs. Doris Toth
MASS SCHEDULE:
Saturday Evening: 4:30 and 6:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM
Daily Masses: Monday thru Friday: 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM and Saturday 8:30 AM
Evening Masses: Tuesday: 7:00 PM
Holy Days: (Vigil except Sundays: 6:00 PM) 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:05 PM &
7:00 PM
BULLETIN NOTICES: Messages and announcements for the weekly
bulletin must be carefully prepared before acceptance and publication.
Deadline for most editions is 12 days before the Sunday. The length of
each article as well as its repetition is determined by the rectory staff.
TOTAL CATHOLIC EDUCATION:
Pre-School: Classes for 3 yr. olds & Pre-K classes for 4 & 5 yr. olds
Mrs. Theresa Heintzelman, Director
395-7400
St. Joseph the Worker School
Mrs. Jody Myers, Principal
395-7221
Parish Religious Education Program
Mrs. Rose Hayward, DRE
395-4920
RCIA
Deacon Anthony T. Campanell
395-0868
(Special Times for Christmas, January 1st and Easter)
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS & MINISTRIES
Adoration, Ed & Mary Johnstone…………………………….610-434-2594
Altar Servers, Fr. Joe
……………………….…..….610-395-2876
Baptismal Workshop, Rectory Office
…………..….610-395-2876
Bereavement Committee, Sue Mueller……………………..610-392-2957
Boy Scout Troop 150, Joe Turner
………..……… 610-285-2006
College Scholarship Fund, Rectory Office….……………...610-395-2876
Cub Scout Pack 150, Brian Wynn …………….………….
Cursillo, Nancy & Jim Clee…………...…………………..….610-530-0174
Divine Mercy Cenacle, Nancy Clee…………………………610-530-0174
Endowment Council, Rectory Office……. ……….……… .610-395-2876
Extraordinary Ministers, Fr. Joe .. …………..………… ...610-395-2876
Faith Alive, Betty Belnoski…………….………………..…….610-298-2730
Financial Committee, John Chaya……………….………….610-770-1213
Fundraising Scheduling Committee, Mem Petriello ….. ….610-395-2876
Girl Scout Coordinator, Eileen Grodziak…………...……….610-530-9790
Helping Hands, Sara Miller…………...……………………...484-553-1863
Hope Committee, Joan May…………….……………………610-336-0420
Knights of Columbus, John Geosits ……………….……….610-393-5982
Lectors, Fr. Joe… …...........................................................610-395-2876
Marriage Encounter, Dave & Theresa Shellhamer ……….610-395-8254
Men of Malvern, Blaise A. Di Micelii……………..………….610-767-5650
Mothers' Circle, Tina Montone……………………………….610-762-6128
Music Director, Dave Knerr…………...…………………..….610-965-3835
Parish Council, Donna Spatz……………………………..….610-395-2876
Parish Wellness Committee, Joan May…..…….………… .610-336-0420
Prayer Line, Rita Natishak…………………………….……. 610-398-2734
Pro-Life Committee/NFP Sandra Zawistowski…………… 610-967-5105
Pro-Life Committee, Jo Garcia ……………………….……...610-395-8247
Protecting God’s Children Coord., Rose Hayward..............610-395-4920
Pregnant, Confused?.................................................Call 1-888-LIFEAID
SRAA, Paul Rieger………………………………………...….610-530-1698
Summer Festival, Dave Abert…………..………………… . 484-788-5656
Vocation Committee Carole Valtos……………...…….. … 610-799-2467
Women's Guild, Donna Spatz…………….………….….…..610-395-2876
Youth & Young Adult Ministries/ I.H.S., Marie Dooley…….484-575-1115
Jr. High Youth Ministry/ I.H.S,
SACRAMENTS:
PENANCE: Friday and Saturday: 7:45 - 8:15 AM and Saturday: 5:306:00 PM. (And also by appointment with one of the Priests.) On
occasions such as Lent or Advent there are special times for Penance.
BAPTISMS: The Sacrament of Baptism will be administered on the first
and third Sunday of each month at 12:45 p.m. Please contact the
Rectory at 610-395-2876 after the birth of your child to register for the
Baptismal Workshop and the Date of Baptism. The Baptismal Workshop
is a Diocesan requirement and is offered the 1st Saturday of the month
at 9:30 am in the Parish Center, rooms 3 & 4. Families must be
registered parishioners, attending Mass weekly and practicing the Faith.
Godparents must be practicing their faith and submit a certificate of
eligibility two weeks prior to Baptism.
MARRIAGES: Couples must contact one of the Parish Priests at the
Rectory, at least 6 months in advance of their intended wedding date.
Note: Bride or Groom must be a Registered and practicing member for
at least 6 months. In addition to the three sessions with the Priest, the
Diocesan Marriage Preparation Dialogues must also be attended. The
normal day for weddings is Saturday, at 10 AM or 12 PM or 2 PM.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Notify the rectory as soon as someone
becomes seriously ill or weak due to old age, so that they might receive
this Sacrament of the Living.
COMMUNION TO THE HOME-BOUND: The Eucharistic Ministers do
this monthly; Eucharistic Ministers visit those who wish to receive more
often. Always notify us about the home-bound who are not being
visited.
HOSPITALIZED: If possible, alert the rectory whenever someone has to
be hospitalized, especially, if this admission is an emergency.
Remember that each hospital knows what Catholic Parish is
responsible for its emergency situations. A family member should notify
the rectory office of any admission of a parishioner and if they want
their name on the prayer list for the sick.
REGISTRATION FOR PARISH: New members should make an
appointment to come to the Rectory Office. Our policy is to accept those
who live within our parish boundaries. (If you move out of the parish,
and change your address, notify the Rectory Office.)
SCHEDULING USE OF FACILITIES: To schedule a meeting or event
in the CHURCH, PARISH CENTER, PARISH OFFICES, please contact
Mem Petriello, 610-395-2876. To schedule a meeting or event in the
EDUCATIONAL CENTER/SCHOOL, please contact Karen Karwacki,
395-7221. A "USE OF FACILITY" form will need to be completed and
returned to the appropriate contact person listed above. Any
organization, with Msgr. Wargo's approval, interested in having a
fundraiser at our Parish or School MUST complete a "FUNDRAISING
DESCRIPTION" form and contact Mem Petriello in the Rectory at 610395-2876.
Diocesan Safe Environment
Sister Meg Cole, S.S. J.
610-866-0581 ex 19
Diocesan Victim Assistance
Ms. Wendy S. Krisak, MA, NCC,LPC
Confidential telephone 800-791-9209
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ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER CHURCH
MASS
FOR THE
INTENTIONS
WEEK
WEEK OF 11/2/14
THE COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED
SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE
WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE
11/1/2014
SATURDAY: VIGIL MASS OF SUNDAY
4:30 pm
Michael & Anna Sabol
6:00 pm
Casey Doolin
11/2/2014 THE COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED
7:00 am
Deceased Members of the Parish
8:30 am
Deceased Members of the Parish
10:00 am
Deceased Members of the Parish
11:30 am
Deceased Members of the Parish
11/8/2014
SATURDAY: VIGIL MASS OF SUNDAY
4:30 pm
Ray Dudek
6:00 pm
Lauren Renner
11/9/2014 THE DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA
7:00 am
Robert Beck
8:30 am
Ernest Oravetz
10:00 am
Joseph & Janyl Yourgal
11:30 am
Mary Silsbee
MONDAY S
6:30 am
8:30 am
WEEKDAY
Communion Service
Communion Service
11/3/14
TUESDAY
6:30 am
8:30 am
7:00 pm
SAINTS CHARLES BORROMEO, BISHOP
Communion Service
Communion Service
Communion Service
11/4/14
WEDNESDAY
6:30 am
8:30 am
WEEKDAY
Communion Service
Communion Service
11/5/14
THURSDAY
6:30 am
8:30 am
WEEKDAY
Geraldine Pavalonis
Betty Yurasits
11/6/14
FRIDAY
6:30 am
8:30 am
9:15 am
WEEKDAY
Memorial Fund Members
George Horvath
School Mass
11/7/14
SATURDAY
8:30 am
WEEKDAY
Pierre L’haridan
11/8/14
COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED
(ALL SOULS’ DAY)
First Reading: Wisdom 3: 1-9
Those who left this earth before us are at peace, in the hands of God. The Lord is their King forever, and His grace,
mercy and love are with His elect.
Second Reading: Romans 5: 5-11
Rejoice in our Lord Jesus Christ! For through His death and resurrection we have been reconciled and shall have eternal life. By the power of the Holy Spirit God has given us hope, and hope does not disappoint.
Gospel: John 6: 37-40
Jesus calls Himself the Bread of God, the giver of life to the world. True bread from heaven, not the manna Moses fed
his people in the desert. Through the Eucharist we remember, celebrate and believe. All who believe in Him will have
eternal life, and the Father will raise them up on the last day.
THIS WEEK
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Quilting
Lightweigh
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Divine Mercy Cenacle
Morning Scripture
IHS
Lightweigh
Men’s Meeting
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Divine Mercy Cenacle
Morning Scripture
IHS
Lightweigh
Men’s Meeting
NEXT WEEK
Sunday
Monday
Quilting
Lightweigh
Tuesday
Sign up for this year to earn money for
St. Joseph the Worker School!
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Questions: Contact Carol Horn at [email protected].
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NOTE: Once you are signed up, 1% will
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Did you know that the Target REDcard will
save you 5% each time you shop at Target?
Open a REDcard at Target, save money and
help out St. Joseph the Worker School!
Questions: Contact Carol Horn at [email protected].
We are in need of Extraordinary Ministers
of the Eucharist at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. We had 4
volunteers per day, and
now we only have 3. More
volunteers would make the
load a lot lighter. Anyone
interested in volunteering,
please call Denise
Santanasto at (610) 4828564 for more information.
Shoes Collection
Many thanks to all
who contributed to
our recent shoe collection. Your time
and effort is greatly
appreciated! We
saved many shoes from land fills and
helped to better the lives of people in third
world countries. Vocations Committee
SINGLE SENIOR FRIENDSHIP
CONNECTION Welcome, 60+
Women and Men to our Social
Club! We meet the first Wed. of
each month at 1 pm in the Parish
Center.
Next meeting will be
November 5th. Enjoy socializing
w i t h ne w f r i e n d s , gam e s ,
luncheons and special outings. If
you have any questions, please call
Cas at 610-395-9161.
The Mother’s Circle Group is looking for childcare during their meeting time, Thursday
mornings from 9:30 – 11AM at the Parish
Center. Children are between the ages of 3
months old – 5 years old. This is a paid position, and the mother’s are located in the
room right next to the childcare room. Meetings take place during the school year.
Please contact Tina Montone at 610-7626128 for more information.
Helping Hands News
Christmas Shopping is around the corner!
Register now for Shop With Scrip.
Contact Sara Miller if you need help.
[email protected]
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Jaindl $10 & $25 gift cards are available on
Shop With Scrip.
Celebrating our
parish faith
formation
programs helping
adults, youth and
children encounter
Christ every day!
Women’s Guild News
On Tuesday, November 4, 2014 please
join us in the Parish Center at 6 o’clock pm.
We will not have a Mass this evening, so we
can start early to set up for CraftFest. Wear
your work clothes as we will have a lot to
do. There are trees to set up, tables to skirt,
and presents to wrap for the Santa Shoppe.
If you have extra Christmas wrap, please
bring it along.
Many hands will make for light work. We will
have a short meeting before the fun begins.
Bring a friend or two…hope to see you there.
Save the date: Thursday, December 11,
2014 for our Christmas Dinner.
Invitations will be mailed.
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PART-TIME HELP NEEDED
BabaNonna is looking for part-time help
making kiffles for the holiday season.
Mostly mornings but may need afternoon help as well. Monday through
Thursday. Person will be rolling dough
some of the time. Number of days per week and
hours can vary with your
schedule. Please call
Margo at 610-554-7545
for details. Address is 2137 Walbert
Avenue, Allentown.
Saturday, November 8th, Helpers Pilgrimage: Please join Monsignor Vincent York and
the Helpers of God's Precious Infants at the
Prayer Pilgrimage for the unborn and all those
involved in abortion. The pilgrimage begins
with Mass at 8:00 AM at Notre Dame Church
of Bethlehem, 1861 Catasauqua Road and
continues with The Rosary at the abortion facility
located at 31 South Commerce Way in the Bethlehem Industrial Park. Be
part of the call to let your
prayer and presence bring
God's everlasting, unconditional love to all those involved in abortion. Contact
Info: 610-674-4624/email
[email protected].
UPCOMING COLLECTIONS…
Saturday/Sunday Nov 1/Nov 2 One Collection
Sunday Offering
All Saints and All Souls envelopes
Saturday/Sunday Nov 8/Nov 9 One Collection
Sunday Offering
The latest in fashion will be modeled at the St.
Catharine of Siena Women’s Alliance Fashion
Show on November 12 at 7 PM in the Parish
Activities Center. Fashions provided by Macy’s
with hair and makeup styling by The Salon. Tickets $15 for a fun filled evening may
be purchased from any Women’s Alliance
board member or by sending
payment and a self addressed
stamped envelope to Women's
Alliance, 1825 W. Turner St.,
Allentown, PA 18104. Questions
Contact Mary at 610.437.7110.
ST. JOE'S YOUTH CHOIR will begin practicing
for Christmas Eve Mass on Sundays from 6-7:30
in the church. As always, all children are
welcome. We will be singing at the 6 PM Mass
on Christmas Eve in the parish center. This is a
beautiful way for the children to offer their special gift to the Christ Child. If you have any
questions, call Fran at 610-799-3231 or email
at [email protected]. I hope to see
many old and new faces as we begin to prepare
our welcome for the newborn King.
ADORATION HOURS
Monday through Friday - 9 AM
to 9 PM
First Friday of each month - 9
AM (10 AM during the school
year) until 8 AM Saturday.
Adorers are needed for the following hours:
Tuesdays - 9 AM & 5 PM
Wednesdays - 1 PM & 7 PM
Thursdays - 6 PM
Fridays –1 PM, 5 PM & 6 PM.
We also welcome additional adorers at other
hours. For information or to sign up, call Ed &
Mary Johnstone at 610-434-2594 or email us at
[email protected] or see the parish website
stjw.org under ministries.
Perpetual Adoration will be scheduled during the Haiti Mission, November 17 to 22. Sign
up in the church or chapel vestibules starting
November 8.
Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair at
St. Francis of Assisi
You are cordially invited to our 3rd Annual Holiday
Craft and Vendor event on Saturday, November
22, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at St. Francis
of Assisi Church Hall, 801 N. 11th Street, Allentown, PA. We plan to offer a wide variety of
items and services for our shoppers and our
kitchen will be open.
Your crafts or business would be a great addition to this event! Booths are still available,
rental fee per space: $25 and a raffle gift or gift
certificate for the Prize Auction. Additional table
for your booth may be rented for $5. Register
early—because we can accept only one consultant
per direct sales company or franchise. Interested:
Call Donna Gerancher at the Parish
Center at 610-433-6102 or Wendy
Olesak at 484-357-8103 or by email
[email protected].
BUS TRIP: YULETIDE TOUR OF WINTERTHUR and
AFTERNOON TEA AT HOTEL DUPONT
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2014
Tour includes a guided tour of the mansion, which
includes holiday decorations and a tree in every
room, along with some rooms open to the public
only at this time of the year. After the tour you
will have time to tour the Downtown Abbey Costumes, the Campbell Soup Tureen Collection,
Decorative Tinware Exhibit and two gift shops to
pick up unique holiday gifts. Your afternoon delight includes the glamour of afternoon tea at the
Hotel Dupont, which includes a variety of teas and
tea sandwiches, scones with jam and cream, and
delicate pastries, served in the lovely Christina
Room decorated with original Andrew Wyeth paintings. The bus will depart from the Diocese of
Allentown office on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive at
9:30 AM and return at 6 PM. The cost of $89.00
includes transportation, driver gratuity, tour, and
tea with tax and tip and is due by November 3rd.
Please contact Janis Geist at 610-871-5200, Ext.
244 to reserve your seat.
St. Joseph the Worker Parish invites
Parishioners to remember a deceased loved
one by placing a picture or small remembrance
of deceased relatives on designated tables at
the back of the Church. Items may be placed
on the tables beginning November 1 and must
be removed Saturday, November 29.
Throughout the month of November the
Church will remember our faithful
departed. Pictures should be no larger than 8
½” x 11” and may include the name of the
relative and a brief message. Please bring a
stand or support for the picture to hold it
upright. Names of the deceased may be
written onto a book which will be left at the
table.
Mohegan Sun Casino bus trip on Wednesday, November 12,
2014. Cost is
$25. Receive $5 food
voucher and $25 slot
play. Bus leaves St. Joseph the Worker at
9:45AM and back about
5PM. Call Sue Mueller
(610) 392-2957 for reservations. Checks payable to St. Joseph’s Women’s Guild. Mail
check to Sue Mueller, 5211 Wagon Wheel Dr.,
Schnecksville, PA 18078.
MARRIED COUPLES
This weekend we celebrate ALL SAINTS and ALL
SOULS. God’s purpose for
us in this life is to get to
heaven. Do you help
each other as spouses on
your journey to heaven?
Find out more about the
spiritual side of marriage on a WORLDWIDE
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER weekend. For information and dates call 610-395-8254 or 1-609581-7399 or go on-line at
www.aweekendforyourmarriage.org
CRAFTFEST NEWS
COUNTDOWN TO CRAFTFEST – NOVEMBER 8 & 9! Please return
raffle ticket stubs in the collection basket or to the rectory. We’re still accepting certificates & merchandise for the Chinese Auction. Contact Eleanor
Heffner (610) 395-4688 or take to the rectory.
Join our Craftfest preparation at the November meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 4
beginning at 6 p.m. We’ll be skirting display tables, assembling Christmas
trees, bagging bean soup and wrapping gifts for the Santa Shop. If you prefer working in the kitchen, bring your apron and favorite paring knife to help
cut up turkey for barbeque and apples for pies.
Setup continues on Thursday, Nov. 6 starting at 6 p.m., plus all day Friday
Nov. 7 at 9 a.m. (lunch provided). Food preparation is scheduled for Wed.,
Thurs. & Friday (Nov. 5,6,7) beginning at 9 a.m. Call Lee Ann Csencsits
(610) 297-0956 with questions.
Helpers are especially appreciated on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 1 PM when we pack
everything up! (Teens needing service hours are invited to help both Thursday evening & Sunday afternoon.) Come when you can, leave when you
must!
Donations of labeled baked goods are definitely needed to present a tempting array for the Bake Sale and Dessert Table. Please bring to parish center
Friday 11/7 or early Saturday morning. If you can quantity bake, we can
assist with ingredients! Questions? Contact Barb Dietrick (610) 530-0153.
Start your holiday shopping at CRAFTFEST … the beautiful crafts plus
our special gift baskets will please everyone on your gift list. Don’t miss the
“Unique Boutique” featuring original jewelry by Mary Jane Kloss, Denise
Tempest & Doris Burger, plus Mary Kay Cosmetics, Tastefully Simple and
Aerosole Shoes. New this year: Patti Umlauf’s delightful clay ornaments
(can be personalized!)
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Please support this event and tell your friends & neighbors too … our profits
benefit the whole parish!
PREP STUDENTS: Unlimited opportunities for service hours on Thursday 11/6 starting at 6 PM and Sunday 11/9 at 1 PM!
St. Joseph the Worker
Church
Rev. Msgr. Robert J.
Wargo
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