THOUGHTS & REMINDERS Keep In Prayer Our...Ill & Homebound Parishioners Mrs. Oradee Whittaker Mrs. Windola Thompson Ms. Fredna Betton Mrs. Lillie Hayes Mrs. Irene Grove Please sign the Healing Prayer Book to list ill parishioners). SACRAMENTS Baptism: Parents desiring baptism for their children are encouraged to contact the Pastor at least two weeks in advance to arrange for the required preparation class for parents and godparents. Sacrament of Matrimony: Any parishioner seeking marriage must contact the Pastor at least six (6) months prior to the desired wedding date. Mass of Christian Burial: When a funeral is to be celebrated, please contact the Pastor before contacting the funeral home. Funerals are not permitted on Sundays or Holy Days of Obligation. MON 16 Monday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time First Reading: Heb 5:1-10 Gospel: Mark 2:18-22 TUES 17 Memorial of Saint Anthony, Abbott First Reading: Heb 6:10-20 Gospel: Mark 2:23-28 WED 18 Wednesday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time First Reading: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17 Gospel: Mark 3:1-6 THU 19 Thursday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time First Reading: Heb 7:25-8:6 Gospel: Mark 3:7-12 FRI 20 Friday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time First Reading: Heb 8:6-13 Gospel: Mark 3:13-19 SAT 21 Memorial of St. Agnes, Virgin & Martyr First Reading: Heb 9:2-3, 11-14 Gospel: Mark 3:20-21 SUN 22 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Isaiah 8:23-9:3 Second Reading: 1 Cor 1:10-13, 17 Gospel: Matt 4:12-23 or 4:12-17 MINISTRIES Altar Servers………………………………..Kimara Hawthorne Altar Society…………………………………..….….Patricia Reed Bereavement……………………………………...Pamela Barnes Bldg. & Grounds Mgt..…………..…………….Walter Frazier Choir Director……………..……………….……………...Lillie Key Family Life………………………………….………….....Tara Evans Finance Chair……..………………………….. Robert Pettaway Hospitality & Ushers……….………………….Sharon Malone Legion of Mary………….…………………………….Pam Barnes Liturgy….………….………………………….……...Ruth Pettaway Media & Public Relations…….……….….…….Greg Cyprian Outreach Ministry……………………….….Rosalind Wallace Parish Council………..……………..…….………..Yolanda Long RCIA………….………………………..Deacon Ronnie Hathorne Religious Education …..……………………….…Marva Carter St. Joseph School Alumni……………...……..Shawn Bivens Stewardship…………………………………….…....Keith Brewer Youth Ministry ……..……Tara Evans, Marshae DuCloux MINISTRY OF WORSHIP • January 15 Lector…………….………….… Shawn Bivens Altar Server………Derrick & Ashten Hawthorne • January 22 Lector…………….………….Barbara Mitchell Altar Server………..…Malachi Barnes-Pratt & Zytavian Bush • January 29 Lector…………….………… Monica Motley Altar Server………Terry Moley JANUARY CELEBRANTS 3rd—Justice Brown 5th—Ruby Evans 9th—Delicia Fuller 11th—Marva Carter 13th—Deborah Browne 15th—Tawana Malone 19th—Nia Jackson 21st—Ella Everett 23rd—Lillie Key 24th—Tara Mackie 24th—John Jackson 27th—Jesse Stevenson 30th—Sheila Mosley ANNIVERSARIES 2 nd – Terry & Monica Motley (13 yrs.) 15th—Charles & Barbara Mitchell (46 yrs.) 31st—Willie & Tara Evans (14 yrs.) Readings for the Second Week in Ordinary Time January 16—January 22, 2023 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR DECEMBER 50/50 WINNER Clyniece Turner. She won $66.50. MARCH FOR LIFE MOBILE The 7th Annual March will be held Friday, January 27th at Cathedral Square. Mass begins at 8:45 a.m. at the Cathedral followd by a rally at 9:45 a.m. The march starts at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to this peaceful event. There will be an Enigma Retreat next month. ST. JOSEPH PARISH 2022 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS will be available on January 29, 2023. Please email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 251-473-3761 with your name if you would like a copy of your contribution statement. AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE Catholic Charities Appeals 2023 kickoff is Sunday, January 29th. The theme is “In All Things Charity LAISSEZ LES BON TEMP ROULER!!! ST. JOSEPH MARDI GRAS FLOAT IS BACK! Contact Katherine Brown for youson/daughter’s chance to ride in the MLK Children’s Parade, February 20, 2023. $150 per child and $175 per adult. All kids must have a chaperone. WEDNESDAY MORNING PRAYER —please consider joining the weekly Zoom Prayer Hour every Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m. led by Deacon Hathorne. To “Join in the Zoom Meeting” via an ipad, smartphone or computer download the “Zoom App” and enter – Meeting ID: 839 2200 8782 US or +1 301 715 8592 US. This weekly prayer service has been ongoing for almost 2 years, and has been a blessing to many. Join US! PRAY FOR OUR JOSEPHITE PRIESTS —and the young men that are currently in formation, for God’s Divine Grace to see them through to become ordained Josephite Priests. PRAYERS—– Please continue to pray for the advancement of the six Black Catholics from the United States, their causes are under formal consideration by the Catholic Church for canonization: Venerable Pierre Toussaint, Venerable Henriette Delille, Venerable Father Augustus Tolton, Servant of God Mother Mary Lange, Servant of God Julia Greeley, and Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman are sources of inspiration for us all. January 8, 2023 Collection: $1664.00 Attendance: 71 BIRTHDAYS This bulletin is brought to you by the Media & Public Relations Ministry. Located in the back of the church, is the Tree of Life which began in 2002. The Tree of Life is a commemoration for the loved parishioners we have lost. A leaf is engraved with your loved ones name on it. See Walter Battles and purchase yours for $50 today and remember them with love and life!
PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Bura Aloysius Koroba, S.S.J…….……..…...Pastor Mr. Ronnie A. Hathorne..…..………………....…Deacon The Josephites & Dedicated Lay People……....Staff CONTACT INFORMATION OFFICE……………………………....(251) 473 -3761 RECTORY ……………………………...…251) 473 -0223 FAX …………………………………….…..(251) 473 -3768 E -MAIL ……[email protected] WEB ………..……..…..www.stjosephmaysville.org FACEBOOK:.…………..............StJosephsMaysville TWITTER…. ……………………...……StJosephMaysvil YouTube……………..…………...St. Joseph Maysville 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 St. Joseph Parish, Maysville 1703 Dublin Street ▪ Mobile, AL 36605 Staffed by the Josephites and Dedicated Lay People of St. Joseph Parish Providing a Beacon of Hope In the Maysville Community SECOND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 15, 2023 Parishioners: PLEASE patronize the businesses that advertise in our bulletin. Let them know that you saw their ad in our bulletin. Ad Prices: Personal ads (cost per week) Up to 32 characters…………$7.00 Up to 64 characters………..$12.00 Business Ad (cost per month) Business card……………….$25.00 1/8 page……………………$50.00 1/4 page…..………………$100.00 1/2 page…………………..$250.00 Full page…………………..$430.00 “Recognize!” By Kiara Hawthorne This Sunday’s readings have a constant theme of recognizing Jesus as the son of God. In the gospel John spoke of Jesus and his role without even knowing or meeting Jesus. He had faith in God and believed in Jesus’ power. Like John we have not met Jesus, but we must still have faith that he is truly the Son of God, sent to save and baptize us. Recognizing Jesus as our Lord and Savior is not just saying it, like a title, but actually living it. Following the commandments and living the way our Lord commanded. This is where many fail in life. They think as long as they believe in Jesus, they will have a ticket into heaven. These are the same people who will pray the hardest when death is presented. A true child of God knows following the commandments, repenting, and treating everyone with love and respect is what makes a person a true Christian. True Christians are welcoming to everyone no matter their race, background, or beliefs. These individuals know that when it is time for their passing it is a call for celebration. They are not being erased, but going home to our Father to live a life of peace without any pain and hardship. So remember my brothers and sisters, recognize and proclaim our Lord and Savior not just with our words but with our actions. It is through Jesus we gather our strength and have the power to do anything. Your AD goes here! Your AD goes here! God’s Eyewitness news Your AD goes here!