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 11/16/14
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE
WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE
11/15/2014
SATURDAY: VIGIL MASS OF SUNDAY
4:30 pm
John R. Jones
6:00 pm
Theresa Hahn
11/16/2014 THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
7:00 am
Agnes Frisch
8:30 am
Catherine Drugatz
10:00 am
Jennifer Atlas-special intentions
11:30 am
Mirella Peironi
MONDAY S
11/22/2014
SATURDAY: VIGIL MASS OF SUNDAY
4:30 pm
Andre Bras
6:00 pm
Thomas A. Rilko
11/23/2014 OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE
7:00 am
Helen Fixler
8:30 am
Mike and Jason Willency
10:00 am
Stephen & Margaret Yankowy
11:30 am
Hermine Tashjian
11/17/14
6:30 am
8:30 am
SAINT ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY,
RELIGIOUS
Emma Giles
Suzanne Shoup
TUESDAY
6:30 am
8:30 am
7:00 pm
WEEKDAY
Mary Edith Reiter
Vincent Comfort
Vincent Rentler
11/18/14
WEDNESDAY
6:30 am
8:30 am
WEEKDAY
Michael Salovay
Ethan Mink
11/19/14
THURSDAY
6:30 am
8:30 am
WEEKDAY
11/20/14
Bart, Colleen & Mary Patten
Joseph Ngo & Theresa Tran-wedding anniversary
FRIDAY
6:30 am
8:30 am
THE PRESENTATION OF BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Joseph Candia
11/21/14
Wilmer Nash
SATURDAY
8:30 am
SAINT CECILIA, VIRGIN & MARTYR
Elizabeth Sajaeski
11/22/14
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
First Reading: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31
An encomium for a good and worthy wife, this passage from Proverbs extols all the virtues which a worthy wife possesses – fidelity, industriousness, skill, charity to the poor, and fear of the Lord.
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6
Once again, Paul reassures the Thessalonians, who are anxious about the coming of Christ, that they need not fear being unprepared because they are “children of light.”
Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30
Jesus narrates the parable of the talents – in the story, the silver pieces given to the three men. Two of the men invest
their coins and double their worth, but the third buries his coins in the ground and earns no return. The message of
Jesus is that we must use to the fullest the talents we have received.
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
“Amen,
I say to you,
whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me” (Mt
25:40).
Today, we are reminded that Jesus identified himself with our poorest brothers
and sisters. The Catholic Relief Services Collection serves Jesus in the victims
of human trafficking, in those who suffer from unjust laws, and in those who
need pastoral care and humanitarian assistance across the globe. Through
your support with today’s Poverty Relief Collection, you help Jesus in
disguise. Please be generous. Thank you in advance.
Dear People of St. Joseph the Worker,
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Designate St. Joseph the Worker School to
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purchases to St. Joseph the Worker School!
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select “Take Charge of Education”.
Sign-up St. Joseph the Worker School from the
list of participating schools.
NOTE: Once you are signed up, 1% will
continue to go to our school each year!
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].
I’d like to thank you for the
opportunity to be with you
at your Women’s Guild
Craftfest. The joy I felt this
weekend and looking in the
eyes of your young and seeing them sparkling with the excitement of
the coming of Jesus this Christmas. I was
also saddened when looking out on the
grounds and seeing all the crosses representing more the 55 million little ones that
never had the chance to experience Christmas. Their sparking eyes, their joy and excitement that Jesus, you and I did not get
to enjoy. What a loss.
Jesus is all merciful and forgiving and taking care of these little ones. Let us remember the reason for the Season. It is Jesus'
Birthday.
May the Peace & Joy of the baby Jesus be
with all of you. God Bless and have Merry &
Joy filled Christmas.
Santa
Helping Hands News
Plan ahead for your Christmas shopping!
The last day to submit Shop With Scrip
before “Black Friday” is this weekend,
11-16-14!
Contact Sara Miller if you need help to
register for Shop With Scrip.
[email protected]
There will be no Shop With Scrip
11-23-14
No Helping Hands sales
Wednesday 11-26 thru Friday 11-28
Christmas Preorder sheets are available at the
Helping Hands table in the vestibule.
Nearly 40 additional gift cards are
available for purchase!
Submit your order with payment
by December 7th and pick up will be available by
December 11th.
November Monthly Parish Breakfast
The monthly parish breakfast, sponsored by the
Knights of Columbus, will be held on Sunday,
November 16, after the 8:30 and 10 AM
masses. Follow that enticing smell of bacon and
eggs cooking in the parish center hall for the
best breakfast deal in the Valley! Don’t miss this
great fellowship opportunity to get to know your
fellow parishioners while
“gobbling” down a hot delicious meal.
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CRAFTFEST
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
“Thank you” to the many people who
helped with CRAFTFEST – Guild
members & their families, parishioners,
teen volunteers, Parish & School staffs.
The time you shared, the donations
you gave, the food you prepared … all
are so necessary for a successful
event.
Special recognition to the Craftfest
Committee for handling their responsibilities with dedication and enthusiasm:
Sue Shortell (Chair), Lynne Walters
(Co-Chair) Peg Rossi & Donna Spatz
(Crafts), Trieste Blasko (Gift Baskets)
Lee Ann Csencsits (Kitchen), Carol
Kelly & Barb Balon (Raffle), Eleanor
Heffner (Chinese Auction), Barb
Dietrick (Bake Sale), Chris Luchko
(Candy & Parish Mailing), Sandra
Zawistowski (Santa Shoppe) and
Donna Gasper (Financial)
CRAFTFEST is the biggest fundraiser
of the Women’s Guild and enables us
to underwrite our on-going Programs
plus make annual disbursements to the
Parish, School & Community. Your
support is greatly appreciated!
UPCOMING COLLECTIONS…
Saturday/Sunday Nov 15/Nov 16 One Collection
Sunday Offering
Saturday/Sunday Nov 22/Nov 23 Two Collections
Sunday Offering
Poverty Relief Collection
Special Envelope
“Make Ready the Way of the Lord”
Advent Clean-Up Day
December 11, 2014 after
8:30 Mass
Help us on one of our semiannual clean-up days when we
make sure the church is cleaned
and ready for Advent.
Questions: [email protected]
Your parish is in need of a 3rd grade
PREP teacher:
Wednesdays 6:30-8:00
Something to consider:
Volunteers do not need a formal teaching
degree but do need a heart to serve people &
share with them the hope that you have in
Christ Jesus.
You may team teach with a friend, to help with
the commitment.
It was our promise to God at our child’s Baptism
to educate our children in our Catholic faith.
If God brings you to it, He can bring you
through it.
610 395 4920
[email protected]
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.
Want to lose weight and
get closer to God?
You can achieve both objectives by joining us for LIGHT WEIGH ONE KING,
a dynamic spiritual weight loss program
starting Friday, January 2nd, at 9:15am
(12 weeks) - For more information, attend the Orientation Program on Friday,
December 19thth at 9:15am or call Betty
at 610-298-0050.
No Weigh-In's
No Special Foods to Purchase
Lots of loving support
A Program that WORKS!
For more info go to
www.lightweigh.com
Join us!
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 610433-6102 or Wendy Olesak at 484-357-8103 or by
email [email protected].
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.
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.
MARRIED COUPLES
“When one finds a worthy
wife, her value is far beyond pearls. Her husband, entrusting his heart
to her, has an unfailing
prize.” Do we value the
prize we have in our
spouse enough to take time to enjoy it?
Enrich your marriage on a WORLDWIDE
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER weekend. For information call and dates 610-395-8254 or
1-609-581-7399 or go on-line at
www.aweekendforyourmarriage.org.
Time of Grace Pilgrimage to Fatima,
Lourdes, Madrid and Avila
Pope Francis has declared October 25, 2014 to
October 15, 2015 the Terestian Jubilee year to
celebrate the 500th birthday anniversary of St.
Teresa of Avila. Come join others from around
our Diocese as we visit these world famous
shrines. Eleven day Pilgrimage departs May 22,
2015 and a trip presentation will be given
January 8, 2015 at St. Joseph the Worker
Parish Center, 1879 Applewood Drive, Orefield,
PA 18069. Cost is $3, 798.00 all inclusive. Early
Bird Special is #3,698.00, deposit due by
November 30th. Bus transportation to and from
airport and we will pick up at St. Joe’s and in a
location in Bethlehem, PA TBA. Call Deacon
Campanell for flyer information at 610-3950868.
Holy Father's Prayer Intention
for November THAT YOUNG SEMINARIANS AND
RELIGIOUS MAY HAVE WISE AND
WELL-FORMED MENTORS.
The Holy Family Manor
Auxiliary will be holding its
annual Holiday Craft/Vendor/
Bake Sale on Saturday and
Sunday, November 22nd and
23rd, 2014 from 10 am to 3
pm at Holy Family Manor,
1200 Spring St. Bethlehem. Get a jump start
to your holiday shopping and make new
friends at this fun event featuring crafters,
baked goods, food, and much more.
St. Joseph the Worker
Church
Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Wargo
Pastor