John testified further, saying, I saw the Spirit come down like

a dove from heaven and remain upon him. -John 1:32

11730 Old St. Augustine RoadJacksonville Florida 32258904-268-5422www.stjosephsjax.org

January 15, 2017Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Josephs Catholic Church

January 15, 2017

Word from the Pastor

One of the main themes of
todays readings is Divine call
and human response. Paul
recognized that he was called
by God to be an apostle of
Christ Jesus. At first he didnt
understand what that meant,
but he came to realize that his
role was to announce the
Good News of Gods salvation
to the Gentiles as well to the
Jews. We are Christians here
today, as a result of Pauls
saying yes to his call.
Isaiah heard a similar call. He realized that he was
formed as Gods servant in his mothers womb so
that not only the tribes of Israel would know Gods
salvation but that all the nations to the ends of the
earth would know God.
Jesus, in his baptism, also heard Gods call to
announce the Kingdom of God. It was revealed to
John the Baptist that Jesus was the one who will
baptize with the Holy Spirit when the dove came
down upon Jesus at baptism. And in our baptism we,
too, are called to that same ministry of Jesus. The
prayer of anointing after the baptism of a child goes
this way: As Christ was anointed priest, prophet,
and king, so may you live always as a member of his

body, sharing everlasting life.

Yes, we are called to be like Christ the priest, to be
holy, and to offer prayer for ourselves and for all
those in need. We are called to be like Christ the
prophet, to speak Gods word of love and mercy to
a world that is desperate to hear it. We are called to
be like Christ the King, to live life as members of
Gods royal family, free from sin and death.
Why are we tempted to put off answering Gods
call? Many of us seem to feel that we dont have
the gifts needed to answer Gods call. God couldnt
possibly want me, could He? Of course many, if not
all, of the prophets felt the same way. And in the
end, we know that God does not call the equipped,
God equips the called.
Dont put God on hold. Like Paul and Isaiah,
please say: Yes, I come to do your will.
As we celebrate this second Sunday in Ordinary
time, we present ourselves to do the work that God
called us to do. May the Eucharistic food and drink
give us the strength we need to answer Gods call.
At the same time remember to pray for the increase
of vocations to the priesthood and religious life, that
many men and women courageously and
generously respond to Gods invitation to this noble
call.

Anointing of the Sick

If you know of anyone who is admitted to Baptist

South hospital and will be undergoing surgery or
a medical procedure and would like Anointing of
the Sick, please call the parish office, 268-5422,
and a priest will visit him or her promptly.

St. Josephs Mission Statement

The members of St. Josephs Parish believe that

Jesus Christ is the focal point of a caring Christian
Community.
The mission of our Parish Family,
therefore, is to create, maintain, nurture, and foster
an environment that will encourage us, and assist
us in reaching our full potential through growth in
the knowledge and image of Christ in every facet
of our lives. Challenged by life-long learning and
affirmed by active participation, St. Josephs Parish
Family proclaims boldly the Word of God, and with
abounding joy celebrates the Holy Eucharistthe
summit of Christian worship and spiritualityand
through outreach, supports and ministers to the
community at large.

The campus will be

closed Monday,
January 16
In honor of Martin
Luther King, Jr.
There will be no
Adoration that day.

St. Josephs Weekly Prayer Intention

To commemorate this weeks Martin Luther King

holiday, in your daily prayers this week, please pray
that the spirit of peace and justice overshadows the
conflict and division so prevalent in our society.

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Rev. Thanh Nguyen

Parish Staff

Weekly Schedule

Clergy

Main Church

Rev. Bernard Ahern

Rev. Philip Timlin
Rev. Antonio Dos Santos
Kevin Boudreaux
Bob Gardner
Matt King

Pastor
frthanh@stjosephsjax.org
Parochial Vicar
Parochial Vicar
In Residence
Deacon
Deacon
Seminarian

Office Staff268-5422
Hours 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Patrick Kinnare
Jackie Gould

Parish Administrator
Office Manager
jgould@stjosephsjax.org
Wyndee Joseph
Bookkeeper
wjoseph@stjosephsjax.org
Frank DeProspo
Music Director
Gerry Serfilippi
Maintenance
Tony Fiano
Cemetery631-0662
Misty Adamczyk
Wedding Coordinator
304-4579 or stjosephsweddings@gmail.com
Debbie Mikelonis
Office Assistant
dmikelonis@stjosephsjax.org.
Carron Tooke
Bulletin Editor
ctooke@stjosephsjax.org

Cody Enrichment Center880-6404

Hours 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Filomena Battista
Director of Activities/
Building Manager C.E.Cactivities@stjosephsjax.org
Dcn. Kevin Boudreaux Director of Religious Education
Lourdes Flemming
Assistant to the D. R. E.
Sheila Pearson
Office Assistant
Youth Director
Laura Blancato
lblancato@stjosephsjax.org

School268-6688
Hours 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Rhonda Rose
Theresa Twisdale
Cecile Fung
Teresa Blumenstock

Principal
Assistant Principal
Office Manager
Business Manager

Parish Directors

Michael Broach-Parish Council President

John AlexanderDirector of Finances/Building Coordinator
Steve KerlinStewardship Director

Bulletin Announcements

Please remember that announcements are due in

the office by 9:00 a.m. two Fridays prior to the
weekend you want it to appear in the bulletin.
You may either email them to Carron at
ctooke@stjosephsjax.org, FAX them to 292-0248, or
drop them off at the church office. Thanks!

Mass
Friday8:15 a.m.School Mass
(Everyone is Welcome!)
Saturday5:30 p.m.Sunday Vigil
Sunday8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. (Sign Interpreted), 12:00 noon
Reconciliation
Saturday4:30 p.m. (Marian Center)
You may also call the office for an appointment, 268-5422

Historic Church
Youth Mass
Sunday 5:00 p.m.
Mass in Polish
10:00 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month
Mass in Portuguese
Sunday7:00 p.m.
Mass in Spanish
Misa en espaol todos los Domingos a las 8:30 a.m.
y todos los Jueves a las 7:00 p.m.
Misa de Sanacion el primer Miercoles
de cada mes a las 7:30 p.m.
Confesiones y Consejera los Domingos 8:00 8:20 a.m.
Crculo de Oracin los Martes a las 7:30 p.m.
en la Capilla de la Escuela St. Joseph
Traditional Mass in Latin
Sunday11:15 a.m.
Confessions available before Mass
On the 4th Sunday of each month
immediately following Mass there will be Vespers
and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.
On the 2nd Sunday after Mass
there will be Anointing of the Sick
Daily Mass
Monday-Thursday & Saturday8:00 a.m.
Tuesday and Thursday6:00 p.m.
First Friday Devotions
7:00 p.m.
Adoration for Vocations
Friday, January 207:00 8:00 p.m.

Cody Center
Eucharistic Adoration
Monday, Wednesday 9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday:
9:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Childrens Eucharistic Holy Hour
Wednesday: 10:00 11:00 a.m.
Nocturnal Adoration
First Friday9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Second Thursday10:00 p.m. - 9:00 a.m. Friday

Here am I, LORD, I come to do your will.

Eucharistic Adoration

Monday & Wednesday:

9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday:
9:00 a.m.-5:45 p.m.
Come and spend time with our Lord.
St. Josephs Adoration
for Vocations group
asks you to please keep
the following in your
prayers this month:
Seminarians
Deacon
Moe
Culver,
Alex
Sanchez,
Mason
Wiggins and our in
house
seminarian
Matt King
Our
Beloved
Priests Fr. Thanh, Fr
Bernie, Fr. Philip, and
Fr. Antonio
Matt King, our resident
Seminarian, will speak.
We will dedicate the
hour to our most special
Deacon, Jason Roy,
who passed away on
December 24.
Please
join
us
in
adoration and prayer
for our priests and
seminarians at our next
prayer evening, Friday,
January
207:00-8:00
p.m.in the Historic
Church

Nocturnal Adoration

First Friday9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.For more

information, please contact Nellie Rocha, 904292-5295, nicknell@comcast.net
or
Mac
Delacruz904-386-2461 , mac.delacruz4000!
gmail.com
Second Thursday10:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. For
more information please contact Rod Cruz at
904-477-3114,
or
email
him
at
drrodcruz@yahoo.com.

Please visit us at: www.stjosephsjax.org,

www.facebook.com/stjosephsjax,
or www.twitter.com/stjosephsjax

Readings for January 16-22

Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:

Hebrews 5:1-10/Psalm 110/Mark 2:18-22

Hebrews 6:10-20/Psalm 111/Mark 2:23-28
Hebrews 7:1-3, 15-17/Psalm 110/Mark 3:1-6
Hebrews 7:25-8:6/Psalm 40/Mark 3:7-12
Hebrews 8:6-13/Psalm 85/Mark 3:13-19
Hebrews 9:2-3, 11-14/Psalm 47/Mark 3:20-21
Isaiah 8:23-9:3/Psalm 27/
1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17/Matthew 4:12-23

To access daily readings online, visit usccb.org

St. Josephs Gift Giving Project

Many thanks to all of the St. Josephs Parishioners who

participated in the Christmas Gift Giving Project. Your
generous gifts helped many families and individuals
have a happy and blessed Christmas. Also, thank you
to all the volunteers who helped write the tags and
sort and deliver the gifts.

Offering for the Weekend of January 1

Regular Offering
$19,053.24
Mass In Latin
$433.00
Mass in Portuguese
$720.00
Mass In Spanish
$422.52
Poor Box
$86.50
Childrens Offering
$8.00
Parish Assessments
$239.00
Building and Property Maintenance
$3,359.26
Solemnity of Mary
$4,422.00
Faith Direct
Reported once a month

Offering for the Weekend of January 8

Regular Offering
$31,679.67
Mass In Latin
$614.50
Mass in Polish
$167.00
Mass in Portuguese
$451.00
Mass In Spanish
$1,104.92
Poor Box
$140.55
Childrens Offering
$26.00
Parish Assessments
$140.00
Building and Property Maintenance
$742.00
Faith Direct
Reported once a month
This weekend the second offering will be for Parish
Assessments. Next weekend the second offering will be
for Respect Life.
Faith Direct Electronic Giving
If you would like to sign up for eGiving please visit
www.faithdirect.net and use our church code, FL423. The
contact number is 866-507-8757.

I have waited, waited for the LORD, and he stooped toward me and heard my cry.

January 22, 2017 is the 44th anniversary of the

Supreme Court decision of Roe vs. Wade. As a
result of this decision, there have been over
50,000,000 legalized abortions performed in the
United States since 1973.
The Respect Life
Committee of St. Joseph's Church is planning the
Pro-life Rose Procession to be held during each
mass for the week-end of January 21st-22nd. The
procession is in memory of the unborn not
protected since this decision, as well as to remind
us how precious the gift of life is for all. We are
looking for children/teens and young adults born
from 1973 to 2017 to participate in the
procession. Please sign up in the Gathering Area if
you, your children/teens are interested in
participating.
Please email Peggy Truss
at pjtruss@aol.com or call/text her at 704-2452 with
any questions.

Gods Healing Prayer Ministry

Trained prayer teams from our parish will gladly offer

prayer to individuals, couples and families. Please join
us in the Marian Center on January 21 after the
Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Mass and on Sunday, January 22
after the noon Mass. We will pray for those who desire
a healing in body, mind, soul, spirit and relationships, or
want more life with God! Over 2,600 parishioners have
received healing prayer to date. Jesus, The Christ, our
Healer, gifts us with His True Presence in the Eucharist's
healing power. The best time to receive prayer is after
receiving Christ at Mass! Our prayer takes only a few
minutes and is confidential. Parishioners of all ages are
encouraged to come for prayer!
For more info, please contact Greg and Diane
Hemsoth at dhemsoth@comcast.net or 262-0002.

Join us for First Friday

Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
with Mass and Adoration.

Mass will be celebrated at 7:00 p.m. in the

Historic Church and concludes with benediction
at 8:30 p.m.

Journey through Scripture is the St. Paul Centers

dynamic Bible study program designed to help
ordinary Catholics grow in their knowledge of the
Scriptures while deepening their understanding of
the riches of our faith.
Distinctively Catholic,
Journey through Scripture reads the Bible from the
heart of the Church, engaging both the Old and
New Testaments and how they work together. Its
grounded in history, yet actively engages topics
faced by todays Catholic. More than just an
ordinary Bible study, its biblical catechesis.
The Bible and the Virgin Mary is a dynamic twelvepart video series that beautifully explains the
Catholic truths about Our Lady, showing how she
has been a part of Gods plan to bring salvation to
the world since the beginning of time. In addition
to explanation of dogmas, answers to common
objections, and demonstration of Marys presence
in the Old and New Testaments, this study discusses
Church-approved Marian apparitions that play an
important role in Catholic Tradition. Its sure to
help Catholics and non-Catholics alike grow in an
understanding and appreciation of the Mother of
God.

Families Following Christ

The meeting will be held at the Cody Center at 7:00

p.m. If you have any questions or would like more
information, please call Andres Jokisch, 904-3231FFC. Nursery and children's ministry are available for
ages 6 months to 13 years old.

Classes are held on Wednesday mornings from

9:1511:00 a.m. starting January 11. Please
contact Mary Monfort at (904) 262-1602 or
maryvictor@comcast.net for more information.
Also, please let her know if you need childcare.

Please join FFC on Wednesday, February 1 as we

continue our video series, Beloved: Finding Happiness
in Marriage. We will be viewing Episode 5 of Living
MarriageProtecting the Bond. Following the video
we will have small group discussion.

Please
R.S.V.P.
for
the
childrens
to familiesfollowingchrist@gmail.com.

ministry

Ladies Bible Study

Wednesday Evening Bible Study

Classes are held on Wednesday nights from

7:008:30 p.m. starting January 18. Please
contact Mike Peters at (904) 710-2507 or
mikepetersunc@yahoo.com or Jim Kersten at
(904) 716-4971 or jmkersten@att.net for more
information.

And he put a new song into my mouth, a hymn to our God.

St. Margarets Circle

To the Family and Friends

of Rod Parent
To Jocelyn Rosario and
Family on the death of her
Father, Fernando Saure, Sr
To the Family and Friends
of Bruce Krost
To the Family and Friends of Dr. Peter Boyland
To the Family and Friends of Segundo Gonzales Jr.
To Belisa Ucciardo and Family on the death of her
Aunt, Olga Del Rio

St. Margarets Circle, the arts and crafts group,

resumes its meetings this Tuesday, January 10 at 9:30
a.m. in the Ministry Room at the Cody Center. We
will begin plans for our annual quilt and discuss craft
projects for the year. Come with ideas and/or
samples of projects to share with the group. We
welcome ladies of all ages and all skill levels. If you
have any questions, please call Barbara Schultz,
288-7040.

Young at Heart

Our January meeting will be held at 2:00 p.m. in the

Cody Center Sunday, January 15. Our luncheon is to
be Mexican taste. Members, please bring a side.
Suggestions: dishes such as rice & beans, yellow rice,
chili, guacamole and roll ups. Tossed salad will be
furnished by the Club. Please bring monetary cash
donations for Divine Mercy House.
For more
information, please call Roger Schockling,268-6768 .

To Michael Greene and Family on the death of his Father, Patrick Greene
To Theresa Abood and Family on the death of her
Mother, Jean Bianchi

Mandarin Food Bank

We are looking for people to pack

bags. Please contact the Food Bank,
292-1675, if you are interested.

Young Adult Calendar

Monday, January 167:00 p.m.Bible Study

Cody Center
Monday, January 237:00 p.m.Bible Study
Cody Center
Monday, January 307:00 p.m.Cody Center
Monday, February 6
7:00
p.m.Bible
StudyCody Center
Monday,
February
137:00
p.m.
Theology on TapM
Shack in Riverside
Monday,
February
207:00 p.m.Bible
StudyCody Center
Monday,
February
277:00 p.m.Bible
StudyCody Center

Outreaches are held on 2nd and 3rd Saturday of

each month; rain or shine.
3rd Saturday: January 21
Toiletries collecting:
travel
toothbrushes, deodorant.

size

toothpaste,

New items collecting: socks and underwear for men

and women.
Clothing: collecting new and used winter shirts,
jackets, and pants. ADULT only.
Drop off in the Homeless Bin in the Main Church
gathering area or in the bin in the Historic Church
after the Hispanic Mass. Contact Angela Fisher with
any
questions
or
to
join
our
ministry,
angelafisher365@gmail.com.
For
financial
donations for the ministry, please contact the parish
office. 904-268-5422.
See us on Facebook: St. Josephs Catholic Church
Homeless Outreach.

Here am I , LORD, I come to do your will.

FATIMA CENTENNIAL
U.S. TOUR FOR PEACE
100 Years

The historic tour, marking the 100th Anniversary of the apparitions of Our
Lady at Fatima, Portugal, will feature the world-famous International Pilgrim
Virgin Statue, traveling worldwide for nearly 70 years.
The tour runs through all 50 states and offers an extraordinary opportunity
for those seeking healing, hope, and grace. Any who have been in the
presence of this special Statue (created in 1947 based on Sr. Lucias
description of her encounters with Our Lady) know that.
Youll be able to experience the blessing of gathering with others devoted to Our Lady when the statue
visits Holy Family Parish on Wednesday, January 18.
This epic journey across the United States is to allow Our Lady of Fatima, the Queen of Peace, to claim her
dominion over our country and to bring the message of Fatimathe Peace Plan from heavento a
world in need. Our Lord told Sister Lucia that He had placed the peace of the world in the Immaculate
Heart.
The Pilgrim Virgin Statue has visited more than 100 Countries, bringing Marys powerful and timeless
message of salvation and hope to millions. Countless favors and graces have been reported wherever
the Virgin Statue has traveled. Please visit www.fatimatourfor peace.com.

St. Johns Chapter of the Catholic Writers Guild

CWG invites aspiring writers, poets, composers, musicians and all other interested artists to join us for our
monthly meeting on Saturday, January 21 from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Father Felix Varela Center,
5110 Lourcey Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32257.
Our Guest speaker will be Father Jose
Panthaplamthottiyil of Assumption Church. There will be some raffles, and refreshments will be
provided.

Donations Needed For Parish Medical Mission To Honduras!

Thank you for your overwhelming response to our need for toothbrushes and toothpaste! We appreciate your
efforts, so that everyone we help on our mission will go away with a toothbrush and tube of toothpaste. That
goal has now been met!
Our great need now is for financial donations to help us meet our goal of $10,000. needed for the medicines
we take to fill the prescriptions our doctors order for the poor people they examine on the mission.
We are currently $3,500. short of our goal and need your assistance!
Most of you have become donors over the past 2 years through our 2nd Collection; however, we will not be
having a 2nd Collection for the Parish Med Mission this year, so, as in past years, your much needed financial
donations can be sent to: Friends of the Missions, Inc., 2643 Tacito Trail,
Jacksonville, FL, 32223. (Please write "HN Med Mission" on the memo line of
your check.) SJCC works with Friends of the Missions, Inc. and your
financial donation is tax deductible. Friends is a 501 (c) 3 Not For Profit
Humanitarian Group. You will receive a Thank You-Tax Exempt Letter and
be remembered in a Mass of Thanksgiving for your financial donation of
anysize. God Bless you for helping us try to meet our goal of $10,000. for
the rest of the medicines we need for our Parish Medical Mission to
Honduras, February 12-19, 2017. As in the past, we will treat 2,000+ poor
people on our mission, as we bring the Love of Jesus to them through our
dental and health care and acts of kindness and goodwill. Peace to all.

Sacrifice or offering you wished not, but ears open to obedience you gave me.

Bishop John J. Snyder High School

January 19, 7:00 p.m. OPEN HOUSE at Bishop John J.

Snyder High School. You are invited to our Open
House on Thursday, January 19 at 7:00 p.m. Join us to
learn why so many students choose Snyder for their
high school education.
Our college-preparatory
academics are paired with athletics, fine arts, clubs
and a vibrant Campus Ministry program. At Open
House you will meet our principal and faculty
members while touring the campus. Call Mary Anne
Briggs at 904-908-8964 for more information.

The St. Joseph Catholic School

Safety Patrol Presents

Come wrap up Catholic Schools

Week with a fun evening of bingo,
concessions, and more! Presales going on right
now. For more information, contact Melissa Denson, melissa.denson@comcast.net or (904)3334003. All proceeds benefit the Safety Patrols trip
to Washington, D.C. Thanks so much for your support!

Where: St. Joseph Catholic School Gym

When: Friday, February 3rd, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Games start at 6:00
p.m.
Special Blackout Game begins at 8:00 p.m.
$100 cash prize (adult winner only)!

Volunteers Needed for PREP Traffic and Security

Everyone is welcome to attend the Diocesan

Charismatic Conference on January 27-29 at
Sacred Heart Parish, 5752 Blanding Blvd.,
Jacksonville, FL, 32244. Please see brochures in the
foyers of both Churches and at the Cody
Center. Bishop Estevez will celebrate the 11:00
a.m. Mass on Sunday. For information, please call:
Greg & Diane: 904-262-0002.

Is your child or grandchild enrolled in PREP? After dropping

your student off for PREP, do you sit in your car at the school
or the church parking lot doing nothing but waiting for
them? Are you over 18 years old and would like to give
back to your faith community? Then please consider
helping with PREP traffic and security details. Efficient traffic
control and security keep our children safe during pick-up
and drop-off and get our children home sooner on
Wednesday evenings. You can help! Please contact
Deacon Kevin now at religious-ed@stjosephsjax.org or 904880-6404, ext. 122 for more details so that you can give to
God a little of what he has abundantly given to you!
Note: Background checks and training are required.

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Boys and Girls Ages 9-14

Hosted by the Knights of Columbus

St. Johns River Council 10850
Come out to a bit of fun and fellowship while
showing off your free throw shooting skills. Winners
from our council will have the opportunities to
advance to district and regional competition the
same day, as well as state competition.
When: Saturday, January 219:00 a.m.
Where: St. Josephs School Gym
11600 Old St. Augustine Road
Jacksonville, FL 32258

Holocausts or sin-offerings you sought not; then said I, Behold I come.

You are a chosen race,

a royal priesthood, a holy nation.
Chosen is a ministry for teens in
High School (grades 9-12)

Holocausts or sin-offerings you sought not; then said I, Behold I come.

Upcoming Events
Chosen Sunday Meetings (High School)
Sundays 6pm-8pm in the Cody Center
January 15: Your Testimony
January 22: The Call of Discipleship
January 29: Holy Hour/ Confession
Defending the Faith: Teen Catechesis
Tuesdays @ 5pm in the Ahern Room

January 10: Spreading the Gospel

January 17: Truth & Tolerance
January 24: Same-Sex Attraction
January 31: This Present Darkness (Spiritual Warfare)
February 7: Living Sobriety in a Party Culture
February 14: Broken Relationships
February 21: Safe Sex?
February 28: The Priesthood & the Gift of Celibacy

Youth Ministrys
Spaghetti Dinner

You!
Should
Register
for
Redeo 5!!

Chosen EDGE

January 21
5:30pm 8pm
Mark your calendar for a night of family fun to raise
the final funds needed for our mission to Jamaica.
Contact Laura to purchase tickets!

EDGE Sunday Meetings (Middle School)

This Sunday!! 2:45-4pm in Cody Center!

Join us for fun games & getting active in your faith!!

Chosen EDGEis a ministry for teens in

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

In the written scroll it is prescribed for me, to do your will, O my God, is my delight, and your law is within my heart!

Education

CRHP (Christ Renews His Parish): CRHP is a process designed to

bring members of the parish together in Christwatch the
bulletin for upcoming retreats.
Chosen: Youth Group for high school teensContact Laura
Blancato, 880-6404 or lblancato@stjosephsjax.org.
Edge: Youth Group for middle school teens
JPII
Homeschool:
Contact
Diana
Hartwell,
dianna@wnhartwell.com or Maggie Brittdwbritt@comcast.net
Ladies Bible Study: We meet on Wednesday mornings during
the
school
yearContact
Mary
M onfort
at
maryvictor@comcast.net or 904-262-1602.
PREP:
K-8th grade religion classes and sacramental
preparationWednesday nightsContact Dodi Flora, DRE
dflora@stjosephsjax.org, 880-6404.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults): For adults wishing to
become CatholicContact Roger or Linda Lestina, 303-5799,
ljlest@bellsouth.net.
Reflections Newspaper: Reflections encourages all parishioners
to share their inspirational stories, spread awareness of their
ministries, and inform our readers of special events and
occasions within our parishContact Angela Allala,
Allala@bellsouth.net or 881-5941.
St. Josephs Adult Education Ministry: We meet Wednesday
eveningsContact Mike Petersmikepetersunc@yahoo.com,
or 904-710-2507, Jim Kerstenjmkersten@att.net or 904-716-4971
or Mary Monfortmaryvictor@comcast.net, 262-1602.
St. Joseph Catholic School: Rhonda Rose, Principal268-6688
or rrose@stjosephcs.org.
Thursday Evening Bible Study: 7:00-8:30 p.m.Cody Center
We are doing a study on The ProphetsContact Kerry Marie
Walker at 571-9986.
Wee Worship: For children 6 months to 5 years oldSunday
during the 10:00 a.m. MassContact Terry Chrisley,
tchrisley@comcast.net or 622-7305.

Liturgy

Adopt an Island/Walking Rosary Garden: Members of this

ministry maintain the landscape at the main churchContact
Karen and Paul Belkot 716-2119, keb0154@gmail.com.
Adoration for Vocations: We pray for an increase in vocations
to the priesthood and religious lifeCody Center Chapel on the
4th Friday of the month at 7:00 p.m.Contact Ken or Shelley
Shannon, 288-6421, or Matt and Kim Breen 636-8606
Altar Serving Ministry Call Mrs. Sue Kelley at 268-4726 or email
altarservesj@gmail.com.
Ambassadors: Our job is to ensure all functions of the Masses
and Sacraments are able to be performed and all ministries are
accommodated.
Childrens Eucharistic Holy Hour: A directed hour of Adoration
for children of all ages, including prayer, song, and a short story
or lesson about Jesus and the Faith.Cody Center Chapel
Wednesdays 10:00-11:00 a.m.Contact Dawn Mull, 262-6181.
Childrens Choir: MondaysMain ChurchCherubs grades 1-3,
6:15-7:00 p.m.Choristers grades 4-12, 7:00-7:45 p.m.Contact
Nicole DeProspo, 477-8494, ndeprospo@comcast.net.
Eucharistic Adoration: A personal invitation from Christ to spend
time with Him in a quiet, holy settingSee the bulletin
announcement for timesContact Dawn Mull 262-6181 or Rose
Stockton 262-7065

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC): We assist at

Mass by serving Holy Communion, and bring Holy Communion
to the homebound, assisted living facilities, and Baptist South
HospitalContact Greg Hemsoth 262-0002.
God's Healing Prayer Ministry Is For Everyone: Every third
weekend of the month after the 5:30 p.m. Mass and the 12:00
Noon MassMarian CenterTrained prayer teams will offer
prayer to individuals, couples, and familiesContact Greg and
Diane Hemsoth at 262-0002 or dhemsoth@comcast.net.
Hospitality (Ushers and Greeters): We welcome everyone as
they enter the church, prepare for, and assist during Mass
Contact Steve or Pam Kerlin 460-2479.
Housekeeping: This ministry is responsible for keeping the interior
of the Main Church clean and orderlyContact Charlotte Peck
886-9855, or Mariette Woodard 292-2736.
Lectors: We proclaim the Word of the Lord at each liturgy
Contact
John
or
Susan
Rezsonya
268-7741,
jrezson@bellsouth.net
Music Ministry: The purpose of music in the liturgy is to unify the
prayer of the assembled; to harmoniously draw the gathered
faithful together into one voiceContact Nicole DeProspo at
ndeprospo@comcast.net or 904-477-8494.
People of Praise: Tuesdays7:00-8:45 p.m.Prayer Center at
the
C ody
Centercontact
Greg
Hemsoth
at
ghemsoth@comcast.net.
Religious Articles Gift Shop: Provides a wide variety of Catholic
merchandise at affordable pricesOpen before the 5:30
Saturday vigil Mass, and immediately following all the Masses on
SundayContact
Trisch
Broach,
613-3834
sjgiftshop@hotmail.com.
Sacristan: We prepare and maintain the liturgical space
Contact, or Nadine Kwiatek 880-8029.
Sign Language Ministry: It is a ministry to our hearing impaired
brothers and sisters in ChristContact Debbie Heaton, 940-7979
or Elaine Eckert 880-8556.
Transportation (Parish Bus, Tram, and Traffic): We provide
transportation to and from Mass, tram rides from the parking lot
to the church, and direct traffic for the 10:00 a.m. Mass on
Sunday as well as other major eventsContact Michael Broach
891-0746 or mcbroach@stjosephsjax.org.

Outreach

CD Ministry: The CD stand has been mounted on the back wall

of the Church near the gift shop. The suggested donation is just
$3 per CDContact: John DAmico at 422-8584.
Career Connections: We meet Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. in the
Cody Enrichment Center (except holidays and Church Holy
Days) - Contact: Marty Broach, 923-0439 or Tom Ackermann,
886-9428.
Cemetery and Cemetery Commission: this ministry meets to
plan and execute beautification, perpetual car, maintenance,
growth and needs of our beautiful cemeteryContact Tom
Russo, 904-535-3880.
Charitable Arts Ministry: Professional and amateur artists of all
genre are invited to joinContact Becky Colangelo at 2948400.
Consolation Reception Committee: Our ministry assists with
serving families following the funeral Mass in the Cody
Center. This is a wonderful and loving way to serve our parish
communityContact Deacon Tony Colichio at 535-0399 or
deaconcolichio@gmail.com.

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Council of Catholic Women (CCW): Contact President Dena

Forrester at Dena.forrester@att.net.
Covered in PrayerPrayer Blanket Ministry:
We provide
handmade prayer blankets to those who are sick or are
suffering during a difficult timeContact Sue Haywood at
sjccjaxprayerblankets@gmail.com.
Elizabeth Ministry: Women helping women and Families helping
familiesContact
Michelle
Horning
635-7544
or
horning@bellsouth.net.
Fall Festival: This annual event brings our community together
with fun and fellowshipContact the office, 268-5422.
Filipino-American Ministry: Contact Nic and Nellie Rocha, 2925295, nicknel@comcast.net or Mac and Lennie Delacruz, 3862461, mac.delacruz4000@gmail.com.
Hearts Afire (HAPP): Parish based retreats for total consecration
to Mary (33 Days to Morning Glory) 6 weeks, and Divine Mercy
(Consoling the Heart of Jesus) 10 weeks, guided by Father
Michael Gaitley's books and DVD's.Contact Carolyn Laing
553-0612 or celaing2010@aol.com.
Homeless Outreach Ministry: We meet on the second and third
Saturday of each monthContact:
Angela Fisher
angelafisher365@gmail.com or 904-600-6369 .
Knights of Columbus: If you are a Catholic Gentleman, we
invite you to joinContact: Grand Knight Matt Mouzon at 7724555.
Little Flowers Girls' Club is a Catholic program for girls ages 5
and up based on learning Catholic virtues through the lives of
Catholic Saints, Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic
Church. The Club strives to make the Catholic faith come alive,
and inspire the girls to become authentic Catholic
women.
Contact:
An n e t t e
D' Ami co,
annette.damico1@gmail.com.
Mandarin Food Bank: Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday from
9:00-11:30 a.m.Contact Bonnie McNulty or Mary Kaminski at
292-1675.
Mandarin Meals on Wheels: We provide hot, nutritious meals
each weekday to the homebound in our community who are
sick, disabled, or unable to cook for themselvesContact Pat
Kowall at 262-2189.
Mens Club: All men of the parish are invited to join us. We
meet once a month on MondayContact Phil Sikora, 327-0058,
sikorajax@bellsouth.net.
Parish Medical Mission: Please email 2017 Team Leader, Mary
McCormick at: mary@emprevmed.com or Mission Director,
Greg Hemsoth at: ghemsoth@comcast.net.
Respect Life: Contact the office at 268-5422.
St. Annes Circle (CCW): For mothers and young children
Contact Kathleen Cook at JoinStAnnes@gmail.com or 407-6177975.
St. Elizabeth Circle (CCW): We are a cooking circle.
St. Margarets Circle (CCW): We are a craft circleWe meet
every other Tuesday morning in the Cody CenterContact
Barbara Schultz at 288-7040 or schultzba@gmail.com.
Special Needs Sports Night: Mondays 7:30-8:30 p.m.school
gymContact Larry and Diane Maaske at 262-4785 or
dmaaske@comcast.net.
The Legion of Mary: Tuesdays7:00 p.m.Cody Center
www.mqangelspraesidium.com or Linda at 607-4564. Public
RosarySundays9:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. in front of the Cody
Center.

The Parish Nurse Ministry: If you would like the Parish Nurse
Ministry to contact you, please call Jackie Borello RN 699-4749,
262-1805 or email jackie.borello@gmail.com.
Two Hearts Enthronement: Blessed John Paul II encouraged this
devotion of the Alliance of the Two Hearts, which has been
associated with the revelation of Christ to St. Margaret Mary,
and with the three seers at Fatima. Contact: Nic and Nellie
Rocha292-5295, Mac and Lennie Delacruz705-9577, or
Roberto and Dolly Gloria880-9957.
Welcome Ministry: Join the fun as we treat our parishioners to
coffee, and lemonadewe set up/clean up before and after
Mass. Volunteers typically help out once a monthContact
Vikki Hebert at vikkiabear@gmail.com or 880-3155.

Organizations
Boy Scouts We meet weekly on Thursday nights in the school
cafeteria.
Scoutmaster:
Chris
Ziemathis
563-3701
cbziemathis@bellsouth.net.
Cub Scout: We meet biweekly on Mondays at the school
cafeteria. Scouting is strong and continues its tradition of
reinforcing values, character, and citizenship. Any questions
please call the Cubmaster, Bill Hobensack 422-7014.
Divine Mercy House: Maternity home for unwed women in
needContact Bill or Jackie Hardy, Executive Directors2686282.
Fresh StartWidows/Widowers: We meet once a month for
lunch and fellowshipContact Carmen OBrien at 268-1267
Girl Scouts: For all grades; Kindergarten and up. All girls are
placed in the appropriate level based on grade. Meetings for
all levels vary during the week. For further information please
contact Katie Yallaly via email at girlscout1481@gmail.com.
Mary Widows:
We meet monthly for fun, prayer, and
fellowshipContact Jeanne DAmico at 230-0546.
Families Following Christ (FFC): Focused on Chris, our mission is
to strengthen families through faith formation, encourage them
in community and support them in living a sacramental life
Contact Jeff and Allison Mall at 349-5155 or jeff.mall@nm.
Flos Carmeli Secular Carmelites (OCDS): We meet at St.
Joseph's. For more information visit ocdsjacksonville.org, or
phone Carmen at 771-9218.
The Eucharistic Apostles of the Divine Mercy: Tuesdays10:30
a.m.12:00 noonCody Room. We learn about Gods mercy
through reading from St. Faustinas Diary, Sacred Scripture, and
the Catechism of the Catholic ChurchContact Jim and
Barbara Wasel at 262-4555.
Theresians of the Little Way: We meet on the fourth Wednesday
of the month at 10:30 a.m. for Mass at the historic church,
followed by a presentation and lunch at the Cody Center.
Contact: Susana Suarez629-2693.
Young at Heart: For those of us who are 55 and older, but still
feel young at heart. We meet once a month for different
activitiesContact Roger Schockling at 268-6768.

I announced your justice in the vast assembly; I did not restrain my lips, as you, O LORD, know.

RCIA
Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic
Church? Are you baptized but have never received formal
religious education or embraced any specific church and are
considering a personal relationship with God? Are you not
baptized but recognize a need for spirituality in your life? Are
you married or engaged to a Catholic, do you already attend
Mass, and want to further your life in the Church? Are you answering a call to become Catholic but are not sure how or
where to begin? Please contact Roger or Linda Lestina at 3035799.

Vocations
If you have a question about a vocation to the priesthood or
religious life, contact Father David Ruchinski, Vocation Director,
at (904) 262-3200 ext. 101, or email vocations@dosafl.com.

Baptism

Parents/guardians wanting to have their baby baptized need

to pick up a Baptismal Packet at the Rectory and make a
reservation to attend a Baptismal Seminar. Please make sure
you return your completed packet to the office no later than
two weeks prior to the seminar. Please dont set a Baptism
date until you complete a Baptismal Seminar. You do not
have to wait until your child's birth to complete a seminar. For
further information please call the office at 268-5422.

Weddings

To schedule a wedding, an engaged couple must meet with

their parish priest or deacon at least eight months before their
proposed wedding date. Preparation for the sacrament includes
attending a diocesan program such as Engaged Encounter or
Pre Cana, and completing the FOCCUS inventory or Prepare/
Enrich. Couples of child-bearing age will also need to take a full
course of Natural Family Planning. Pre-registration for each of
these programs is required. For more information on marriage
preparation programs, please contact the Diocesan Family Life
Center at www.dcfl.org or 551-2619. If you are planning to have
your wedding at St. Josephs, please contact Misty Adamczyk at
stjosephsweddings@gmail.com or 304-4579.

Adult Confirmation

Confirmation is one of the steps toward full initiation into the

Christian Community. It seals and strengthens our baptism so
that
we
can
live as
adult
members
of
the
Church. Confirmation affords us the grace to minister Christs
love to all whom we meet throughout the course of our
lives. We hope that you will consider enrolling in Adult
Confirmation classes at St. Josephs.
Bishop Estvez will confer the Sacrament of Confirmation on
adults on Sunday, June 4, at a 2:00 p.m. Mass in the Cathedral
Basilica of St. Augustine. If you are 18 years of age or older,
have been baptized, and have received First Holy
Communion in the Catholic Church, have not received
Confirmation, and would like to know more about this process,
please
contac t
Deac on
Kevi n
at
Reli gi ousEd@StJosephsJax.org.

Please Pray for our Ill

Families and Friends
Don MacLean
Elizabeth Forte
Emily Leone
Erin Malone
Frank Beach
George Waldoch
Jake Murray
Jennifer Mobley
Jim Porter
John Falch
John Fung
John Lawlor
Judy Dobrie
Karen Haines
Kathleen Lynch
Larry Adkinson
Laura Adkinson
Liam McCue
Linda Sibilla
Lorraine Clerke
Lynn Walker
Marge Andrysiak
Margie Conway
Maria Cannillo
Marie Jenkinson
Mariette Woodard
Marilyn Perry
Mark Albanna
Martin Flaherty
Mary Jo Russell
Mary Schweiger
Matt Flaherty
Maureen Aldrin
Melanie Poyer
Millie Cannillo
Nancy Stark
Nina Walsh
Pat Gibney
Patsy Moore
Paul Thomas
Pauline Cioffi Mendez
Peyton Frye
Priscilla Wenner
Rafael Santos
Randy Pryor
Randy Smith
Roberta Dunn
Ryan Belkot
Scott Hemsoth
Stephen Albanna
Ted Belkot
Tom Meyung
Tony Frye
William McKinney

Arlene Castro
Delaney Nalepka
Bob Alvey
Patrick ONeil
Charlotte Irvine
Bob Mobley
Melinda Hause
Michelle Lanier
Lucy Sembach
Gregory Norcross
Frank Biffignani
Ron Malloy
Taylor Lynch
Andrew Caves
Anne Orvos
Annette Kasnekaw
Tony Kasnekaw
Ann Brown
Armand Roy
Kathleen Morris
Francisco Sapin
Devin Harris
Alfred Ray
Evelyn Gambill
Terry King
Isabell Horning
Lindsey Miller
Ben Cosio
Phil Roop
Serena McAlpin
Richard Mills
Janet Wilson
Dallas Wilson
Nancy Valdivieso
Betty Davison
Eleanor Van Buskirk
Larry Van Buskirk
Gary Hyde
Terrene Bennett
Bobi Cloer
Charlie Walch
Danny Scott
Zackery Rettinger
Carlo Clemente
Carolyn Nofal
Charles Hemsoth
Cindy Brunner
Claire Diamond Sano
David Belkot
David Price
Diane Hemsoth
Dolores Hoffman
George Manteglio
Genevive Ervolino

The Parish Nurse Ministry

If you would like someone from the Parish

Nurse Ministry to contact you, please call
Jackie Borello RN 699-4749.

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Are You New to the Parish?

We would like to welcome you to our Catholic

Community.
In order to better serve you,
please fill out a registration card located at the
table in the gathering area of the Church and
leave it with a greeter or usher, submit the form
on the Registration page of the website, or call
the office at 268-5422. In order to be a sponsor
for Baptism or Confirmation, you must be a
registered parishioner. Also, in order to have a
Baptism at the Parish, you should be registered
first. If you are unsure whether or not you are
registered with the Parish, please call the
church office between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.,
268-5422.

Please Pray for Our Deployed Military

Matthew Brim, USA
Col. Charles E. Davis, Jr.,
USA
Capt. Guido A.
Gonzalez, "Chaplain"

Daniel Kane USN

Capt. Edward Maley,
USN
SPC, Andrew Orr, USA
Sky Winters, USA

Career Connections

Most people will have 5 or more job changes during

their career. A job search requires specific skills not
required in many types of jobs. Career Connections
can help you learn the skills that are critical in finding
the job you want, whether you are in need of a job
now, or currently employed and seeking a change
to a new company or a new position with your
current employer.
We provide instruction and
ongoing coaching on the skills you will need to
successfully execute a job search. Skills that are
reviewed at every meeting include: handling the
emotional impact of an unexpected layoff,
inventorying your marketable skills, creating your job
search plan, networking the correct way, resum
writing,
interview
preparation
and
salary
negotiation. We meet every Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
in the Cody Enrichment Center (except holidays and
Church Holy days).
For questions on the weekly Career Connections
meetings call: Marty Broach, 923-0439 or Tom
Ackermann, 402-3655 . If you would like to join this
ministry as a meeting facilitator, please contact
Marty or Tom.

Please Pray for our Expectant Mothers

Jo Caplan
Chrissy Poleshek
Kyle Johnston
Kelly Minahan
Rachel Lawlor Wolan
Sarah Colangelo
Boswell

Savannah Mullis
Rebecca Marron
Mary-Kate Laniclano
Elizabeth Kasnekaw
Kelly Sollee

We have come to know and

to believe in the love that God has for us.
-1 John 4:16

Mass Intentions
Saturday, January 148:00 a.m.Historic Church
Fil Battista (Special Intention)
5:30 p.m.Main Church
Catherine MarinoRequested by Sue Wright
Sunday, January 158:00 a.m.Main Church
John BennettRequested by Carron & Russ
10:00 a.m.
Dorothy LivesayRequested by Gail Carpenter
12:00 p.m.
Parishioners of St. Josephs
5:00 p.m.Historic Church
Bruce TurtellMichael & Amanda Broach
Monday, January 168:00 a.m.Historic Church
Deacon Jason RoyRequested by Fr. Sal DiFazio
Tuesday, January 178:00 a.m.Historic Church
Richard & Dorothy SolleeRequested by the Arthur Sollee Family
Lucy SembachRequested by Mary Ann Datres
Serena McAlpinRequested by Mary Ann Datres
6:00 p.m.
Ana Luisa RiveraRequested by Nancy Rivera
Wednesday, January 188:00 a.m.Historic Church
Chester BaccariThe Gary Dipillo Family
Thursday, January 198:00 a.m.Historic Church
Clare BellRequested by Angie Thompson
Dcn Jason RoyRequested Dcn. Tony & Carmella Colichio
Columba BattistaRequested by Nadine Kwiatek
6:00 p.m.
The McHugh Family (Special Intentions)
Friday, January 208:15 a.m.Main Church
Johanne Belizaire (Happy Birthday!)
Saturday, January 218:00 a.m.Historic Church
Decn. Jason RoyRequested by Jessica & James Carlos
5:30 p.m.Main Church
Parishioners of St. Josephs
Sunday, January 228:00 a.m.Main Church
Margaret WeberRequested by Laura R. & Adele
10:00 a.m.
Bert BrohmanRequested by the Thompson Family
12:00 p.m.
Geroge Anello, Jr.Requested by Dr. Joseph & Monica Anello
5:00 p.m.Historic Church
Deceased Burgos Family MembersRequested by Paul & Cynthia

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