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DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET
Deacon Joe Murphy is inviting all Parishioners and Friends of St. Joseph during this Holy Lenten Season to recite the Chaplet of The Divine Mercy. It is a Roman Catholic devotion based on the visions of Jesus reported by St. Mary Faustina Kowalska (1905-1938). She was a Polish sister of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy and canonized as a Catholic Saint in 2000. Faustina stated that she received the prayer through visions and conversations with Jesus. According to her diary, the Chaplet's prayers for mercy are threefold: to obtain mercy, to trust in Christ's mercy and to show mercy to others.
The Chaplet begins with the Sign of the Cross and an optional opening prayer. It then continues with:
1. Our Father
2. Hail Mary
3. Apostles Creed
4. On singular Our Father beads, the following prayer is said:
"Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world." (1x)
5. On small Hail Mary beads:
"For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world." (10x)
A decade of the Chaplet (prayers no. 4 and 5) may be said 5 times, like in the Rosary prayer.
6. The Chaplet concludes by saying the "Trishagion" prayer:
"Holy God, Holy Might One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world." (3x)
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IT'S NOT TOO LATE !!
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE
Initial goal $2,250,000
Total pledges $2,282,120
Even though the building of the beautiful new Church is completed, it is not too late to send your contributions. We hope and pray that you will continue your support.
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PANORAMIC STAINED GLASS WINDOW
The Stained Glass Window was installed in the Church this week. The beauty is evident even driving down Landis Ave. What an amazing addition to our New Church! |
COMING EVENTS March 19 - St. Joseph's Day There will be Mass at 5:00pm. Immediately after Mass there will be a skit performed by parish children in the auditorium followed by a pot luck dinner.
March 24 - A Day of Renewal This will be held in the Old Church beginning at 9am. Rev. Bill Halbing will preside over the day and the theme will be "Stress In Your Life". It will end with a Mass in the afternoon. This event is sponsored by the Catholic Daughters and the Knights of Columbus.
March 31-April 1 - Cake Sale and Palm Cross Distribution This is sponsored by the Catholic Daughters.
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NEWSLETTER INFO
If you have any suggestions, ideas or questions about the newsletter, please contact Kathy Maguire at 215 680 0526 or email to KKJM22@aol.com.
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UNSUNG HERO
Wikipedia defines Volunteering as an altruistic activity, intended to promote good and improve human quality of life. Volunteerism is the act of selflessly giving your life to something you believe, free of pay. If you look closely, there is a picture of Katherine Custer embedded in the definition. Kathy and her husband,Ron moved to Sea Isle almost 20 years ago. Since that time, Kathy has become a very active member of our Parish: she is a Eucharistic Minister, serves on Parish Council and the Capital Campaign. She tastefully leads the Environment Committee, which means she plans and organizes the overall physical environment and appearance of our parish facilities. Her eye for detail, style, flair and design-sense helped make the auditorium more "church-like", regularly beautifies our worship space and highlights our holidays and holy days in a very special way.
Kathy also finds time to handle the press and PR, not only for St. Joseph's, but for many of our local groups and ministries. With her husband Ron, Kathy actively participates with the Knights of Columbus. She can be found at most events in Sea Isle City with camera in hand and a smile on her face. She is a friend to all and a stranger to none. Kathy's volunteering is handled with a grace and aplomb that she seamlessly fits into a full life that includes work for the City of Sea Isle, writing for the Sea Isle Times, supplying photos for this newsletter, frequent travel, deep friendships and a loving marriage. She is a gracious hostess and a wonderful friend. She is positively an UNSUNG HERO of St. Joseph's and we are blessed to have her.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SPELLING BEE
Recently, three 8th graders from Bishop McHugh Regional School took home the top prizes during the Knights of Columbus' annual Student Spelling Bee, which took place inside the parish auditorium. Shown are the winning students: Luke Wiedmayer,14 who received $75 for first place (center); Patrick Powers, 14 was awarded second place, $50 (third from left); and Jake Pfeiffer, 13, took third place, $25 (third from right). Shown with the boys (from left) are Spelling Bee Judge Rick DiBruno, Grand Night Victor Gentile, Moderator Michael Cardinale and Judge Ron Custer.
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LENTEN SPIRITUAL OPPORTUNITIES
There is still time left to consider some "extras" during the Lenten season such as attending a daily Mass at 8am each weekday or participating in the Stations of the Cross each Friday of Lent at 8:30am. Listed below are some other opportunities:
March 15 Soup and Scripture-6:00 - 7:30pm in
Auditorium
March 21 Adult Ed: The Easter Message "Riddle or
Reason to Believe" presenter: Fr. Perrault
7:00pm - Auditorium
April 4 Confessions from 3:00-4:00pm
EASTER TRIDUUM
April 5 Holy Thursday - Mass at 7:00pm
April 6 Good Friday Service - 3:00pm
April 7 Holy Saturday Vigil Mass at 7:00pm
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BISHOP MCHUGH STUDENT WINS VFW POST 1963 2012 PATRIOT PEN COMPETITION
Each year, the members of VFW Post 1963 participate in the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Patriot Pen Competition. The annual essay contest is open to students in grades 6 to 8, who are enrolled in public, private and parochial schools or home-study programs with the US. The theme of the 2011-2012 competition is "Are You Proud Of Your Country"?
This year's Post 1963 Patriot Penn winner is Edy Kennedy, a seventh grade student at Bishop McHugh. During a student assembly, Edy received a certificate of achievement and a check for $100. She will now advance to the regional level of competition which could lead her to the national finals and a $10,000 savings bond. Congratulations, Edy and best of luck!!
Shown with Edy in the picture above are (from left) VFW Post 1963 Junior Vice-Commander Mike Rodgers, Senior Vice-Commander Joe Smith and Bishop McHugh Principal Laura Tomlin.
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