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Published by St. Joseph Parish Maysville, 2022-01-16 12:49:42

01-16-22

01-16-22

Keywords: St. Joseph Bulletin

THOUGHTS & REMINDERS

MINISTRIES HONORING Keep In Prayer Our...Ill & Homebound Parishioners THE LEGION OF MARY— dedicated today The Holy
Altar Servers………………………………..Kimara Hawthorne DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. Rosary before Mass and a leaf has been placed on the Tree
Altar Society…………………………………..….….Patricia Reed Ms. Josephine Betton Mrs. Katie Peters of Life in honor of Mr. Charlie Lyons.
Bereavement……………………………………...Pamela Barnes “I HAVE A DREAM SPEECH”
Bldg. & Grounds Mgt..…………..………Walter L. Battles Jr I am happy to join with you today in what will Mrs. Windola Thompson Mr. Rickey Balasco MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. HOLIDAY– tomorrow
Choir Director……………..……………….……………...Lillie Key go down in history as the greatest demonstra- January 17, is a National Day of Service. BE OF SERVICE
Family Life………………………………….………….....Tara Evans tion for freedom in the history of our nation. Mr. Feron Washington Mrs. Janet Ford
Finance Chair……..………………………….. Robert Pettaway Five score years ago a great American in whose 2022 ANNUAL CALENDARS—are available for pickup
Hospitality & Ushers……….………………….Sharon Malone symbolic shadow we stand today signed the Mrs. Irene Grove in the vestibule. Please only take 1 calendar per household
Legion of Mary………….…………………..… Emancipation Proclamation…. to ensure that every family receive one. Thank You
Liturgy….………….………………………….……...Ruth Pettaway So even though we face the difficulties of today Please sign the Healing Prayer Book to list ill parishioners).
Male Choir…………….………………………..….William Frazier and tomorrow I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the 2021 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS—are now avail-
Media & Public Relations…….……….….…….Greg Cyprian American dream. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up SACRAMENTS able. If you would like a copy of your statement please
Outreach Ministry……………………….….Rosalind Wallace and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be email: [email protected] or leave a voice
Parish Council………..……………..…….………..Yolanda Long self-evident; that all men are created equal. "I have a dream that one day Baptism: Parents desiring baptism for their children message on the church office phone: 251-473-3761.
RCIA………….………………………..Deacon Ronnie Hathorne on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of for- are encouraged to contact the Pastor at least two
Religious Education …..……………………….…Marva Carter mer slave owners will be able to sit together at the table of brotherhood. weeks in advance to arrange for the required prepara- 2022 CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES DELAYED! Our an-
St. Joseph School Alumni……………...……..Shawn Bivens I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a state swel- tion class for parents and godparents.
Stewardship…………………………………….…....Keith Brewer tering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of oppression, nual contribution envelopes are not available but envelope
Youth Ministry ………………………….……… will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice. I have a dream Sacrament of Matrimony: Any parishioner seek- packets have been provided in the vestibule for your con-
that little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be ing marriage must contact the Pastor at least six (6) venience. Please put your name, date, contribution and
MINISTRY OF WORSHIP judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. months prior to the desired wedding date. amount on the outside of the envelope. You can also use
I have a dream today. I have a dream that one day down in Alabama, blank or unused contribution envelopes. Thanks for your
 January 16 with its vicious racists, with its Governor having his lips dripping with Mass of Christian Burial: When a funeral is to be understanding and patience.
Lector…………………….…...…...Karen White the words of interposition and nullification, one day right there in Ala- celebrated, please contact the Pastor before contacting
bama little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with the funeral home. Funerals are not permitted on Sun- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED—we are in need of a few dedi-
 January 23 little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers. days or Holy Days of Obligation. cated people to help clean the parish hall twice a month
I have a dream today. I have a dream that one day every valley shall be when religious education is in session and on aN as needed
Lector…………………………….Walter Henry exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places MON Readings for the basis for other parish related activities. Please see or call
plains, and the crooked places will be made straight, and before the 17 Fr. Bura (251-473-0223) to volunteer.
 January 30 Lord will be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together. This is our Second Week In Ordinary time
Lector………………………..Thomasine Brown hope. This is the faith that I go back to the mount with. With this faith TUES PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR VOCATIONS, ESPECIALLY
we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope. 18 January 17–January 23, 2022 FOR JOSEPHITE PRIESTS, DEACONS, & LAITY.
JANUARY CELEBRANTS With this faith we will be able to transform the genuine discords of our
nation into a beautiful symphony of brotherhood. With this faith we will Memorial of St. Anthony, Abbot AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE
3rd –Justice Brown be able to work together, pray together; to struggle together, to go to jail First Reading: 1 Samuel 15:16-23
5th –Ruby Evans together, to stand up for freedom forever, )mowing that we will be free Gospel: Mar k 2:18-22 ENIGMA (EVEN NOW I GIVE MYSELF AWAY): Fun,
9th – Delicia Fuller one day. First Reading: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Fellowship, Food, Fraternity today at the CYO Hall, 11 N.
11th – Marva Carter And I say to you today my friends, let freedom ring. From the prodi- Gospel: Mar k 2:23-28 Lafayette St. Please encourage all young black Catholic
13th – Deborah Browne gious hilltops of New Hampshire, let freedom ring. From the mighty Christian men, 8th grade-25 years of age to participate.
15th – Tawana Malone mountains of New York, let freedom ring. From the mighty Alleghenies WED First Reading: 1 Samuel 17:32-33, 37, Open Gym/Open Practice Field, 4:00-6:00 p.m., Home
19th – Nia Jackson of Pennsylvania! Let freedom ring from the snow capped Rockies of 19 40-51 Cooked Dinner, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Program 7:00-7:30 p.m.
21st – Ella Everett Colorado! Let freedom ring from the curvaceous slopes of California! Gospel: Mar k 3:1-6 Sponsored by Fr. Victor Ingalls and the Office of Vocations.
23rd – Lillie Key But not only there; let freedom ring from the Stone Mountain of Geor-
24th _Tara Mackie gia! Let freedom ring from Lookout Mountain in Tennessee! Let free- THU First Reading: Gospel: 1 Samuel 18:6- PRAY TO PROTECT HUMAN LIFE! -JANUARY 19-27,
24th - John Jackson dom ring from every hill and molehill in Mississippi. From every moun- 20 9, 19:1-7 2022, 9 Days for Life is a novena for the protection of hu-
27th – Jesse Stevenson tainside, let freedom ring. Second Reading: Mar k 3:7-12 man life. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short
30th – Sheila Mosley And when this happens, when we allow freedom to ring, when we let it reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of
31st – Carolyn Hawthorne ring from every village and hamlet, from every state and every city, we Memorial of St. Agnes, Virgin & Mar- life. Go to www.respectlife.org to signup to receive the no-
will be able to speed up that day when all of God's children, black men tyr vena daily via text or email.
Anniversaries and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be FRI First Reading: 1 Samuel 24:3-21
able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual, "Free 21 Gospel: Mar k 3:13-19 NATIONAL MARCH FOR LIFE –January 19-21, 2022!
2nd--- Terry & Monica Motley (12 yrs.) at last! Free at last! Thank God almighty, we're free at last!" The March for Life is an inspiring, peaceful, vibrant, and joy
Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection filled rally of women, men, young people, and children from
15th – Charles & Barbara Mitchell (45 yrs.) (Excerpts from the iconic speech at the March on Washington 1963, www.archives.gov) of Unborn Children all across the country. Every year, tens of thousands of pro-
SAT First Reading: 2 Samuel 1:1-4, 11-12, lifers converge on the National Mall and march on Capitol
31st – Willie & Tara Evans (13 yrs.) 22 19, 23-27 Hill on the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v.
Wade ruling which legalized abortion in all 50 states.
January 09, 2021 Gospel: Mar k 3:20-21
Collection: 1,302.00
SUN 3rd Sunday In Ordinary Time
Attendance: 44 23 First Reading: Nehemiah 8:2-4A, 5-6,
8-10
December’s Online Giving Second Reading: 1 Cor inthians 12:12-
$4,485.00 30
Gospel: Luke 1:1-4, 4:14-21

St. Joseph Parish, Maysville

1703 Dublin Street ▪ Mobile, AL 36605

Staffed by the Josephites and Dedicated Lay People of St. Joseph Parish

the second Sunday in ordinary time
January 16, 2022

Your Providing a Beacon of Hope Reflection
Ad In the Maysville Community
Could Believe & Expect Little Miracles Everyday
Be PASTORAL STAFF
HERE Tara Evans
Rev. Bura Aloysius Koroba, S.S.J…….……..…...Pastor
Mr. Ronnie A. Hathorne..…..………………....…Deacon
The Josephites & Dedicated Lay People……....Staff

CONTACT INFORMATION

Parishioners: The Greatest OFFICE……………………………....(251) 473-3761
PLEASE patronize the Gift in the RECTORY ……………………………...…251) 473-0223
businesses that advertise in our WORLD! FAX …………………………………….…..(251) 473-3768
E-MAIL ……[email protected]
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you saw their ad in our bulletin. MASS SCHEDULE In today's Gospel, we witness the beginning of Jesus' signs and the reveal-

Sunday Mass …………..…………………….….9:30 AM ing of His glory. Jesus, Mary, and the disciples attended a wedding at Ca-
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday..………...5:30 PM na in Galilee. While there, the wine ran out. After Mary approached Jesus
Thursday & Saturday….……………….…....8:00 AM for assistance, He asked the servers to fill the six stone water jars used for
Holy Days Of Obligation…...………..………6:00 PM

. First Friday Adoration……...4:30 PM —5:30 PM Jewish ceremonial washing with water. Each jar holds twenty to thirty gal-
lons. After they filled them to the brim, He instructed them to take some to
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE

Sunday ……………………….…………..8:45 – 9:15 AM the head waiter. After the head waiter tasted the water turned wine, He
(or by appointment) stated to the bridegroom, "Everyone serves good wine first and then when

THIS WEEK’S MASS INTENTIONS people have drunk freely, an inferior one, but you have kept the good wine
Sunday………………………….……...Charlie Lyons (D) until now." After seeing what only the servers witnessed, His disciples
Wednesday………………………..Warren Boston (D) started to believe in Him.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION.. Have you ever had moments when you were having such a good time and
Religious Education Class …..After Sunday Mass you didn't want it to end, but it did anyways? That is what started to hap-
RCIA Classes– Wednesday…….…..…….10:00 AM pen at the wedding. However, just as Jesus wouldn't allow their good time
to end, He has done the same for us. For them, He turned water into
CHOIR REHEARSAL wine. For us, He turned wine into His blood. Therefore, blessing us with
Thursday…………..………………………………...6:00PM life everlasting. We must be and stay believers just as the disciples be-
lieved after watching Jesus do the impossible.

Happy New Year!!!

May You Have Good Health and Prosperity and May You
Be Blessed With God's Abundant Favor

Throughout 2022!

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