01-23-22

THOUGHTS & REMINDERS

MINISTRIES Keep In Prayer Our...Ill & Homebound Parishioners FEBRUARY: BLACK HISTORY MONTH—we encour-
Altar Servers………………………………..Kimara Hawthorne age all parishioners to wear African attire or the colors;
Altar Society…………………………………..….….Patricia Reed Ms. Josephine Betton Mrs. Katie Peters red, black, green and gold throughout the entire month.
Bereavement……………………………………...Pamela Barnes
Bldg. & Grounds Mgt..…………..………Walter L. Battles Jr Mrs. Windola Thompson Mr. Rickey Balasco WEDNESDAY MORNING PRAYER—please consider
Choir Director……………..……………….……………...Lillie Key joining the weekly Zoom Prayer Hour every Wednesday
Family Life………………………………….………….....Tara Evans Mr. Feron Washington Mrs. Janet Ford morning at 9:00 a.m. led by Deacon Hathorne. To “Join in
Finance Chair……..………………………….. Robert Pettaway the Zoom Meeting” via an ipad, smartphone or computer
Hospitality & Ushers……….………………….Sharon Malone Mrs. Irene Grove download the “Zoom App” and enter -Meeting ID: 839
Legion of Mary………….…………………..… 2200 0137 and Password: 958166 or call on landline +1 253
Liturgy….………….………………………….……...Ruth Pettaway 8 New Year’s Resolutions Please sign the Healing Prayer Book to list ill parishioners). 215 8782 US or +1 301 715 8592 US. This weekly prayer
Male Choir…………….………………………..….William Frazier service has been ongoing for almost 2 years, and has been
Media & Public Relations…….……….….…….Greg Cyprian Inspired SACRAMENTS a blessing to many. Join US!
Outreach Ministry……………………….….Rosalind Wallace by
Parish Council………..……………..…….………..Yolanda Long Baptism: Parents desiring baptism for their children 2021 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS—are now avail-
RCIA………….………………………..Deacon Ronnie Hathorne Pope Francis are encouraged to contact the Pastor at least two able. If you would like a copy of your statement please
Religious Education …..……………………….…Marva Carter weeks in advance to arrange for the required prepara- email: [email protected] or leave a voice
St. Joseph School Alumni……………...……..Shawn Bivens 1. Volunteer for a Local Charity or Non-Profit-In 2022, maybe you would like to tion class for parents and godparents. message on the church office phone: 251-473-3761.
Stewardship…………………………………….…....Keith Brewer give back in a meaningful way by volunteering at an organization that does good
Youth Ministry ………………………….……… work in your community. But where do you start? Pope Francis has some ideas, taking Sacrament of Matrimony: Any parishioner seek- 2022 CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES DELAYED- envelope pack-
a page from someone who knows a thing or two about selflessness: St. Joseph. ‘Do not ing marriage must contact the Pastor at least six (6) ets have been provided in the vestibule for your conven-
MINISTRY OF WORSHIP look so much at the things that the world praises, look into the corners, look in the months prior to the desired wedding date. ience. Please put your name, date, contribution and
shadows, look at the peripheries, at what the world does not want’. amount on the outside of the envelope. You can also use
 January 23 2. Stop Judging Others—Judging and gossiping about those around us is so easy to Mass of Christian Burial: When a funeral is to be blank or unused contribution envelopes.
Lector…………………………….Walter Henry do that we often fall into it without thinking. The pope offered a challenging alternative, celebrated, please contact the Pastor before contacting
to instead “take a look at yourself.” Be honest with yourselves about our own shortcom- the funeral home. Funerals are not permitted on Sun- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED—we are in need of a few dedi-
 January 30 ings, making space for compassion instead of criticism. days or Holy Days of Obligation. cated people to help clean the parish hall twice a month
Lector………………………..Thomasine Brown 3. Take Scripture to Heart—Be careful how you approach Scripture—have a per- when religious education is in session and on a as needed
sonal encounter. Sacred Scripture is alive, it speaks to us on an individual ba- MON Readings for the basis for other parish related activities. Please see or call
 February 06 YOUTH SUNDAY sis. Please, read and study the Bible this year. But know what Pope Francis says 24 Fr. Bura (251-473-0223) to volunteer.
Lector……………………………..Terry Motley you’re signing up for: “The Word of God, infused with the Holy Spirit, when it is re- Third Week In Ordinary time
ceived with an open heart, does not leave things as they were before: never.” TUES PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR VOCATIONS, OUR JOSE-
JANUARY CELEBRANTS 4. Take One Concrete Step to Become More Environmentally Conscious. (And 25 January 24–January 30, 2022 PHITE PRIESTS, DEACONS, & LAITY.
start now!) - If there are lifestyle changes you have wanted to make in an effort to
3rd –Justice Brown be more environmentally conscious, now is the time to get to them. If there are things Memorial of St. Frances de Sales, AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE:
5th –Ruby Evans you think political leaders could be doing to protect all of us from the climate crisis, Bishop & Doctor of the Church
9th – Delicia Fuller make them known—through your voice and your vote. As the pope said, “there is no First Reading: 1 Samuel 5:1-7, 10 PRAY TO PROTECT HUMAN LIFE! -JANUARY 19-27,
11th – Marva Carter time to waste.” Gospel: Mar k 3:22-30 2022, 9 Days for Life is a novena for the protection of hu-
13th – Deborah Browne 5. Pray Every Day. Even When it is Hard—Pray without ceasing. maybe this year, Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, man life. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short
15th – Tawana Malone you simply want to be able to pray a nightly Examen without falling asleep or pray a Apostle reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of
19th – Nia Jackson rosary without starting to go through your to-do list after one decade. “Praying is First Reading: Acts 22:3-16 life. Go to www.respectlife.org to signup to receive the no-
21st – Ella Everett not something easy, and this is why we flee from it,” “Every time we want to pray, we Gospel: Mar k 16:15-18 vena daily via text or email.
23rd – Lillie Key are immediately reminded of many other activities, which at that moment seem more
24th _Tara Mackie important and more urgent. This happens to me too!” WED First Reading: 2 Timothy 1:1-8 CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL SUNDAY - is next
24th - John Jackson 6. Let Go of A Grudge or Two—So if you have found yourself sniping at your spouse 26 Gospel: Mar k 4:1-20 weekend, January 30th. Every parishioner should have
27th – Jesse Stevenson or being short with your close friends, Pope Francis has some advice: Don’t end the received a letter from Archbishop Rodi announcing the
30th – Sheila Mosley day angry. “Never finish the day end without making peace. Do not let today’s grudg- THU First Reading: Gospel: 2 Samuel 7:18- 2022 Catholic Charities Appeal and asking for your
31st – Carolyn Hawthorne es fester till the morning. “ 27 19, 24-29 prayerful generosity. Please complete the pledge card that
7. Get Off Twitter—Be present, do a social media cleanse in 2022. After the pan- Second Reading: Mar k 4:21-25 was mailed to you with the letter from Archbishop Rodi
Anniversaries demic moved much of our lives online—YouTube Masses, Zoom happy hours, untold FRI Memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas, and put it in the collection basket next weekend or feel
hours of Covid-19 doom scrolling on Twitter. Pope Francis has repeatedly urged 28 Priest & Doctor of the Church free to drop it by the parish office. If you prefer to donate
2nd--- Terry & Monica Motley (12 yrs.) people to get off their smartphones and to start communicating with the person in SAT First Reading: 2 Samuel 11:1-4A, 5- online, you can text “CCA” to 91999 for a link. Catholic
front of them. Listening always goes hand in hand with seeing, with being present. 29 10A, 13-17 Charities helps thousands of people in need across our
15th – Charles & Barbara Mitchell (45 yrs.) 8. Call Your Loved Ones Regularly (and truly listen to them.) When was the last Gospel: Mar k 4:26-34 archdiocese. All the funds collected are distributed to local
time we visited or telephoned an elderly person in order to show our closeness and First Reading: 2 Samuel 12:1-7A, 10-17 ministries within the Archdiocese of Mobile. In the spirit
31st – Willie & Tara Evans (13 yrs.) to benefit from what they have to tell us?” Our elders have been profoundly affected Gospel: Mar k 4:35-41 of charity, we ask that you prayerfully consider a pledge to
by the ongoing pandemic . Now that vaccines and boosters have made it possible to this year’s Catholic Charities Appeal.
January 16, 2022 safely visit them, what if you took the next year to listen to or even record their sto- SUN 4th Sunday In Ordinary Time
Collection: 1,631.50 ries and wisdom? 30 First Reading: J er emiah 1:4-5, 17-19
Second Reading: 1 Cor inthians 12:31-
Attendance: 45 Read in entirety at www.americanmagazine.org 13-13
Gospel: Luke 4:21-30

Pope Francis established the 2022 “Year of St. Joseph Parish, Maysville
the Family” to help strengthen faith and live
God's joy more fruitfully in family life. 1703 Dublin Street ▪ Mobile, AL 36605

It will conclude on June 26, 2022 Staffed by the Josephites and Dedicated Lay People of St. Joseph Parish

PRAY THE ROSARY AS A FAMILY the third Sunday in ordinary time
January 23, 2022
Your Providing a Beacon of Hope
Ad In the Maysville Community Reflection
Could Infinite Wisdom & Love
Be PASTORAL STAFF
HERE Charles Mitchell
Rev. Bura Aloysius Koroba, S.S.J…….……..…...Pastor
Parishioners: The Greatest Mr. Ronnie A. Hathorne..…..………………....…Deacon Today’s Gospel reads like a mystery book. In the beginning of the gospel
Gift in the The Josephites & Dedicated Lay People……....Staff
PLEASE patronize the WORLD! we see an innocent man, on a mission for his father. We see him speaking
CONTACT INFORMATION in the synagogue and the Jews were amazed at the wisdom and knowledge
businesses that advertise in our OFFICE……………………………....(251) 473-3761 that came from his mouth.
bulletin. Let them know that RECTORY ……………………………...…251) 473-0223 Satan enters the plot and the Jews forget about what they had just experi-
you saw their ad in our bulletin. FAX …………………………………….…..(251) 473-3768 enced, saying “isn’t this the son of Joseph”? Jesus is now being chal-
E-MAIL ……[email protected] lenged. Forgotten are the words of knowledge and wisdom spoken to these
. WEB ………..……..…..www.stjosephmaysville.org same Jews. The innocent man was Jesus.
FACEBOOK:.…………..............StJosephsMaysville We know that He loved each one of us so much that He underwent betray-
Decode The Message TWITTER…. ……………………...……StJosephMaysvil al, torture and death for our salvation. But this is not the end of this story,
YouTube……………..…………...St. Joseph Maysville it is the beginning.
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Hint: Jesus said it in the Gospel—Luke 4:18 MASS SCHEDULE
Sunday Mass …………..…………………….….9:30 AM
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday..………...5:30 PM
Thursday & Saturday….……………….…....8:00 AM
Holy Days Of Obligation…...………..………6:00 PM
First Friday Adoration……...4:30 PM —5:30 PM

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
Sunday ……………………….…………..8:45 – 9:15 AM

(or by appointment)

THIS WEEK’S MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday…………………………………..…For the People

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION..
Religious Education Class …..After Sunday Mass
RCIA Classes– Wednesday…….…..…….10:00 AM

CHOIR REHEARSAL
Thursday…………..………………………………...6:00PM

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“_ _ _ _P_ R_ _ O_ _ H_ _O_ _ I_ _ P _ N M_” Happy New Year!!!

20 5 19 09 09 20 5 20 5 12 18 4 19 21 15 5 May You Have Good Health and Prosperity and May You
Be Blessed With God's Abundant Favor

Throughout 2022!