SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
Diocese of 5t. Thomas in the Virgin Islands
PO. Box 2150 St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands 00851
Tel. (340) 692-2005 Fax. (340) 692-2748
Web Site: http://www.sjccvi.com/
Bishop Herbert A. Bevard
Diocese of St. Thomas
in the Virgin Islands
XVI Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 17-18, 2010
MASSES & DEVOTIONS
Weekend
Saturdays: 5:00 p.m. English
Sundays: 7:00 a.m. English
10:00 a.m. Spanish
Week-day
Tuesdays & Fridays: 6:30 a.m. English
Wednesdays: 7:00 p.m. Bilingual
Thursdays: 7:00 p.m. Spanish
DEVOTIONS
Sacred Heart Society
Holy Hour, every Friday: 6:30 p.m.
First Sunday: 3:00 p.m.
Santo Nino
First Saturday: 4:30 p.m.
Divine Mercy
Other Saturdays: 4:30 p.m.
Pastor: Rev. Fr. John Mark
In Residence: Rev. Br. James Petrait, OSFS
Deacons:
Dea. Conrad Williams, SFO
Dea. James Verhoff
Dea. Raymond Leonce, SFO
Dea. Neville Charles
Dea. Guillermo Huertas
Business Manal:er: Ms. Victoria Diez-Soto
Relil:ious Ed. Director: Mrs. Petra Arroyo
Parish Council Secretary:
Mrs. Esther F. Donelly
Parish Accountant:
Mrs. Esther F. Donelly
Business Manal:er
Monday--Friday 8:00a.m.-2:00p.m.
St. Michael Chapel
Tuesday- Saturday 8:00am-5:00p.m
Sacristans
Mrs. Miguelina Ayala
Mrs. Marva O'Neale
Sacraments
Baptism
Please register at the office at least
one month before classes. Classes
are held the 2nd, 3rd and the 4th
Wednesday of every month at 6:30
p.m. Baptisms are on the last Satur
day of the month at 3:00 p.m.
Confessions
Saturdays one hour before Mass.
Sundays 30 minuts before Mass.
Wednesdays 6:15 p.m.
(45 minutes befor mass.)
Marriage
Please call the Parish Office at least
(6) months before the wedding date.
Anointing of the Sick
Please notify the parish staff if you
are going into the hospital.
Tuesdays-Hospital
Fridays-Shut-ins
Funerals
Tuesday through Friday
"TOGETHER BUILDING THE KINGDOM OF GOD"
Now as they went on their way, he entered a village; and a woman named Martha received him into
her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. 40 But
Martha was distracted with much serving; and she went to him and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister
has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me." 41 But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are
anxious and troubled about many things; 42 one thing is needful. Mary has chosen the good portion, which
shall not be taken away from her."
Does the peace of Christ reign in your home and in your personal life? Jesus loved to visit the home
of Martha and Mary and enjoyed their warm hospitality. In this brief encounter we see two very different
temperaments in Martha and Mary. Martha loved to serve, but in her anxious manner of waiting on Jesus, she
caused unrest. Mary, in her simple and trusting manner, waited on Jesus by sitting attentively at his feet. She
instinctively knew that what the Master most wanted at that moment was her attentive presence. Anxiety and
preoccupation keep us from listening and from giving the Lord our undivided attention.
The Lord bids us to give him our concerns and anxieties because he is trustworthy and able to meet any
need we have. His grace frees us from needless concerns and preoccupation. Do you seek the Lord attentively?
And does the Lord find a welcomed and honored place in your home?
"Lord, to be in your presence is life and joy for me. Free me from needless concerns and preoccupa
tions that I may give you my undivided love and attention."
HURRICANE SEASON PRAYER
God, our Father. All the elements of
nature obey your command. Keep
us safe from the danger of hurri
canes, floods, earthquakes, or other
natural disasters. May we be secure
in your protection and always feel
the presence of your love as you
tum our fears into praise of your
goodness. Bless our families and
bring peace to all nations. We ask
this through our Lord Jesus Christ
who lives and reigns with you and
the Holy Spirit, one God, forever
MASS INTENTIONS - JULY, 2010
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Sat |
17 5:00 pm |
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Sun |
18 |
7:00 am |
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10:00 am |
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Tue |
20 6:30 am |
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Wed |
21 |
7:00 pm |
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Thu |
22 7:00 pm |
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Fri |
23 6:30 am |
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+Deacon Angel Maldonado req. by his wife and
daughters
For all deceased members of the Sacred Heart, req. by
the Sacred Heart Society members.
+Dominga Roger req. by her daughter, Olga Lopez.
For all deceased members of the Gonzalez-Delgado
req. byn the family.
For the good of the people of St. Joseph Church.
For all deceased members of the Gonzalez-Delgado
req. by the family.
+Maria Navarro & birthday blessings for Andrea
Woodrup, req. by the family.
Readings of the XVI Week
in Ordinary Time
Mt 13, 18- 23
SEARCH FOR GOD
I sought His love in lore of books,
In charts of science's skills;
They left me orphaned as
before-
His love eluded still;
Then in despair I breathed
a prayer;
The Lord of Love was standing
there!
I sought His love in sun
and stars,
And where the wild seas roll,
And found it nor.
As mute I stood,
Fear overwhelmed my soul;
But when I gave to one in need,
I found the Lord of Love indeed.
Monday:
7:00 p.m. Neo Catecumenal Way
7:00 p.m. Class of Dirigente's
(Spanish Cursillo Movement)
Mon. July 19
Mi 6, 1-4.6-8
Mt 12,38-42
Sat. July 24
Jer 7, 1-11
Mt 13,24-30
Tuesday:
5:00 p.m. Choir 5:00 p.m. mass
6:30 p.m. Spanish Choir
Tue. July 20
Mi 7, 14-15.18-20
Mt 12,46-50
Sun. July 25
XVII Sunday in
Ordinary Time
Gn 18,20-32
Col 2, 12-14
Lk 11, 1-13
Wednesday:
8:00 p.m. Shepherds of Christ Associates
Wed. July 21
Jer 1, 1. 4-10
Mt 13, 1-9
Thursday:6:30 p.m. Adult Choir
8:00 p.m. Cursillo Movement
Ultreya (Spanish)
Thu. July 22
Jer 2, 1-3.7-8.
12-13
Jn 20, 1-2.11-18
5:00 pm $ 762.00
7:00 am $ 1,286.00
10:00 am $ 528.00
The secondt for the restoration
ofthe cathedral amounted to: $300.00.
Thank you for your generosity.
Baptism Preparation
Dea. Conrard Williams (English)
Dea. Guillermo Huertas (Spanish)
Marriage Preparation
Dea. James Verhoff
Spiritual Life
Dea. Neville Charles
Dea. Raymond Leonce
Eucharistic Ministry &
Lector's Ministry
All S~anish & Eng~ish ~
The Liturgy Committee
Music Ministry
Mr. Edwin Thomas &
Mr. Stanley Maynard (English)
Mr. Otilio Concepcion (Spanish)
Cursillo Movement
Mrs. Petra Arroyo
Neocatecumenal Way
Dea. Conrad Williams
Dea. Neville Charles
Shepherds of Christ Associates
Merle Seepersad
Social Committee
Ms. Noreen Vigilant
Usher
Ms. Mervelyn Tyrell (English)
Mr. Jose Figueroa (Spanish)
Altar Society
Ms. Carmen Robles (Spanish)
REFLECTION OF THE WEEK
God sweetens outward pain
with inward peace
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
TODAY'S SECOND COLLECTION is for the electricity and main
tenance of the church. We thank you very much for your generosity.
REMEMBER THAT THE HOLY HOUR is every Friday at 6:30
p.m. Come and bring your concerns to the Lord.
OUR SECOND COLLECTION next weekend, July 24th -25th
will be for the Diocesan Seminarians. Please be generous.
CATECHISTS ARE NEEDED for our Religious Education classes
in the fall. All those who are willing to share their faith with our chil
dren of Religious Education, please speak to Fr. John or Petra Arroyo.
JUST A REMINDER: During the summer, many people go away
for a period of renewal and enjoyment. The financial obligations of
the parish, on the other hand, stay with us all year. Please remember
to use your envelopes during the summer. Your help is much needed
and will be greatly appreciated.
ST. ANN CHURCH, Barrenspot, is celebrating its 40th Parish An
niversary this Sunday, July 25, 2010 with a luncheon at Gertrude's
Restaurant at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $40.00 (adults) $25.00 (children
under 12). Everyone is invited.
Martha in the kitchen, serving with her hands;
Occupied for Jesus, with her pots and pans.
Loving Him, yet fevered, burdened to the brim.
Careful, troubled Martha, occupied for Him.
Mary on the footstool, eyes upon her Lord;
Occupied with Jesus, drinking in His Word.
This the one thing needful, all else strangely dim:
Loving, resting Mary, occupied with Him.
So may we, like Mary, choose the better part:
Resting in His presence-hands and feet and heart;
Drinking in His wisdom, strengthened with His grace;
Waiting for the summons, eyes upon His face.
When it comes, we're ready-spirit, will, and nerve;
Mary's heart to worship, Martha's hands to serve;
This the rightful order, as our lamps we trim
Occupied with Jesus, then occupied for Him!
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Proverb 4:20-21
My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear untomy sayings.
Let them not depart from
thine eyes; keep them in the
midst of thine heart.
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PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL
Saint Michael the
Archangel, defend us
in battle; be our
protection against the
wickedness and snares
of the devil. May God
rebuke him, we
humbly pray: and do thou, 0 Prince
of the heavenly host, by the power of
God, thrust into hell Satan and all
the evil spirits who prowl about the
world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen
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