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Woodland Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Our parish of St. Joseph’s was founded in 1890
and our Mission Statement is as follows:
St. Joseph Parish is a community of Roman Catholics
established within the Diocese of Worcester.
Nourished through Word and
Sacrament, we are grateful to
the Father, are attentive to
the Holy Spirit and follow
Our Lord Jesus Christ.
We give witness to our
participation in the
Body of Christ by
welcoming, evangelizing,
and serving all whom
we encounter,
especially the poor.
St. Joseph and
Our Lady of
LaSalette pray for us.
New Parishioners . . . Please call the parish office (978-345-7997) to register.
In addition to many hearts . . . a parish needs many hands.
PARISH OFFICE:
Call Janice Monday to Friday 8:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. at 978-345-7997
Email: [email protected]
CEMETERY: Call Larry at 978-343-6776
Open Daily Dawn to Dusk
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE: 978-343-7281
(Bette Brunell/Home)
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: 978-342-4608
MASS SCHEDULE:
Daily:
8:00 A.M.
Saturday:
8:00 A.M. & 4:00 P.M.
Sunday:
7:00, 9:00, 11:00 A.M. & 5:00 P.M.
Holy Day Eve:
4:00 P.M.
Holy Days:
8:00 A.M. & 6:00 P.M.
PARISH PRIESTS
REV. JOHN HUGHES, M.S.
REV. THEODORE LAPERLE
REV. LAURIE L. LÉGER, M.S.
REV. RICHARD TRAINOR
DEACON
JIM COUTURE
978 345-4610
978 297-1336 (SUMMER)
SAFE ENVIRONMENT
COORDINATOR
DAVID PERRY
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
BETTE BRUNELL
MAUREEN BEAUVAIS
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:
Saturday 3:15 - 3:45 P.M.
OUTREACH/ANIMADORA
SR. PAULA CORMIER, PBVM
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE:
Couples should contact the priest of their choice at least
SIX Months Prior to the wedding date.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
978-345-5416
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM:
Call Deacon Jim 978-424-7284
HOUSECALLS:
Please notify the Rectory if you know of anyone who is unable to get to
Church, and wishes to receive the Sacraments.
COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND:
If you are aware of someone who would like to receive Communion at home or recuperating
from an operation, please call the office at 978-345-7997.
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Should be Submitted in writing by 11:00 A.M. on the Friday TWO weeks prior
WEBSITE:
www.stjosephfitchburg.org
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
GEORGE JANICELLO
978 939-2822
CHURCH
49 Woodland Street
RECTORY
46 Woodland Street
CEMETERY
486 Clarendon Street
1ST SUNDAY OF LENT
Mass Intentions
SUNDAY, February 22nd
7:00 PARISHIONERS
9:00 Mederic Doucette req. by the family
(Remembrance) Blanche Bedard req. by JoAnne Beauvais
(Remembrance) Lucy Craigen (21st Anniv.) by her son & family
(Remembrance) Mr. & Mrs. Edward Hachey req. by Denise
& Rob Moore
11:00 Norman Godin by wife Irene & family
(Remembrance) Herbie Vaillancourt (1st Anniv.) by Doris & family
(Remembrance) Helen Henderson by Deacon Jim & Ruth Couture
(Remembrance) Alcide Goguen (3rd Anniv.) by wife & children
5:00 André Léger (47th Anniv.) req. by his family
(Remembrance) Luz Sanchez & Juan Rijos Sr., by their sons
MONDAY, February 23rd
8:00 Conversions of Sinners by Ronnie Cormier
(Remembrance) Millie Legros by Mr. & Mrs. Joseph LeBlanc
TUESDAY, February 24th
8:00 Ella Richard (B’day) by her husband & family
WEDNESDAY, February 25th
8:00 Jane Noella Barrieult req. by Roger Roy
THURSDAY, February 26
8:00 For the Homeless
FRIDAY, February 27th
8:00 Helen, Walter, Frances & Edward Skarzycki by Jane Brousseau
SATURDAY, February 28th
8:00 Robert Gaudet req. by St. Joseph Church
4:00 Jerry LeBlanc by his wife Jeannette
(Remembrance) Margaret Little (B’day) by the children
(Remembrance) Carol Mailloux by Deacon Jim & Ruth Couture
(Remembrance) Alvida Cormier by Deacon Jim & Ruth Couture
(Remembrance) Norman Gamache (3rd Anniv.) by the family
(Remembrance) Rita Langelier by sister in law Rita Langelier
(Remembrance) Joan Roy (8th Anniv.) by husband Edgar & family
(Remembrance) Mary Evelyn Tremblay req. by friends at the
Joseph House
SUNDAY, March 1st
7:00 PARISHIONERS
9:00 Doris Perodeau (5th Anniv.) by her daughter
11:00 Herbie & Joshua Vaillancourt by Doris & family
(Remembrance) Laura Bedard by Deacon Jim & Ruth Couture
(Remembrance) Helen Henderson by Mr. & Mrs. Richard Coderre
5:00 Emile & Loretta Fluet req. by St. Joseph Church
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Coffee Hour The next coffee hour will be held
Sunday, March 15th after the 9am mass.
Volunteers and pastry always welcomed!!
Blood Pressure Screening by the parish nurses
will be Sunday, March 15th after the 9am mass.
Sunday Collection: The weekly collection for the
weekend of 2/7 & 2/8:
Sun. Collect.: $4500.00 Fuel : $1035.00
FEBRUARY 22, 2015
La Salette Mass Intentions
Thomas Rivard (B’day) by his sisters
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The Vocation Team of the Sisters of the
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is
sponsoring a Lenten Day of Prayer for women at
Presentation Convent, 99 Church St., Leominster
on Saturday, February 28, 2015. Sr. Mary
Naccarato, PBVM will be the presenter. The day
will begin at 9:30 a.m. with refreshments and will
end by 3:00 p.m. There will be an opportunity for
quiet reflection and sharing. Lunch will be
included. Free will offerings are accepted. In an
effort to assist those less fortunate, we invite each
participant to bring food for St. Leo’s St. Vincent
DePaul food pantry. To register please contact one
of the following: Sr. Mary Anne Seliga 978-5377108, Sr. Maureen Hickey 978-790-0056.
15th Annual Diocesan Catholic Men’s Conference
All are invited to this important annual
Conference, scheduled for Worcester's DCU Center
on Saturday, March 21, 2015. Hear dynamic talks
from outstanding Catholic leaders. Bishops and
diocesan and religious priests will hear confessions.
Bishop McManus will offer Mass. For a conference
brochure, further information or registration
please call 508-929-4345. Parish contact is Ray
Fortier at 978-537-6689
St. Joseph’s Parish is a Catholic Christian
community of disciples of Jesus Christ. We believe
everyone is called to be on a spiritual journey and
what matters is not where a person is on that
journey but that they are actually on the journey
itself. We seek to welcome all people regardless of
the stage of their spiritual life, their struggles and
failures. We are a hospital for sinners, not a hotel
for Saints.
Partners in Charity The Partners in Charity,
formerly known as the Bishops Fund, is the annual
appeal for the Diocese of Worcester, serving 28
charitable, educational and pastoral ministries.
Through your generous support we are able to
serve thousands of families and individuals in the
Worcester County through outreach, formation,
evangelization and worship. St. Joseph’s Fitchburg parish goal is $32,000
1ST SUNDAY OF LENT
FEBRUARY 22, 2015
Weekly Calendar
Fish Fry Keep Fridays in Lent open beginning
Feb. 20, 2015 for the Fish Fry at Madonna of the
Holy Rosary. Think about making a cake and
donating it to the Fish Fry. All pastries and
desserts are welcome! Are you able to volunteer?
Looking for cooks, clean-up, waiting on tables,
serving from the kitchen for take-outs & eating in.
Call Maureen Beauvais at 978-343-8186 if you can
help out!
Lenten Mass Schdule
Two Masses daily during Lent at St. Joseph’s:
Mornings at 8:00 am
Evenings at 5:00 pm
Join us in Worship
Ice Block The side door entrance to the Church,
across from the Rectory door, has an ice block
inside the door and water is leaking into the
hallway. That door will be closed off until further
notice.
Clothes Closet Hours - Reminder Tuesdays from
3pm-5pm. Saturdays from 9am-12pm at Madonna
of the Holy Rosary. Theresa St., Fitchburg
Rosary Daily at 7:30 am
Adoration each Friday 8:30 - 9:30am
St. Joseph Parish Bereavement Support Group
Begin your path toward hope and healing. The
next six week faith based grief support group for
those grieving the loss of a loved one will begin on:
Monday, March 2, 2015 through Monday, April 6
from 6: 00--7:30 PM. Meetings will be at
Madonna of the Holy Rosary Church 118 Theresa
St. Fitchburg Ma. Pre-registration is required
(space is limited) call Jerri Blouin, Coordinator/
facilitator at 978-345-5416. This is offered as a free
service to the community by St. Joseph Parish,
Fitchburg
Sunday, February 22nd
Sunday Mass schedule: 7am. 9am. 11am & 5pm
Monday, February 23rd
7:30 am Rosary
8:00 am Mass
6:45 pm Miraculous Medal Novena at Holy Rosary
Tuesday, February 24th
7:30 am Rosary
8:00 am Mass
2:00 pm Prayer Group Madonna of the Holy
Rosary
2:00 pm Lending Library
Wednesday, February 25th
7:30 am Rosary
8:00 am Mass
8:30 Community Breakfast (after 8am Mass)
7:00 pm Rosary at Sacred Heart Chapel
Thursday, February 26th
7:30 am Rosary
8:00 am Mass
10:00 am Charismatic Prayer Group (Rectory)
Friday, February 27th
7:30 am Rosary
8:00 am Mass
Adoration 8:30 to 9:30
Saturday, February 28th
Saturday Mass Schedule 8am & 4pm
10:00 til noon –Prayer Shawl Ministry
1st Saturday of the month at Holy Rosary
3:15 pm Sacrament of Penance
St Vincent de Paul news The Lenten Giving Cups
will be distributed at all Masses during the first
weekend in Lent, and collected the first weekend
after Easter.
Open Enrollment Students are welcome into our
Religious Education programs here at St. Josephs
and at Madonna of the Holy Rosary at any time
during the year.
Lenten Guidelines for Fast and Abstinence
Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all
Catholics fourteen (14) years of age and older on
Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays
in Lent. Fasting is to be observed by all Catholics
who are eighteen (18) years of age but not yet fiftynine (59) years of age on Ash Wednesday and Good
Friday.
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