St. Joseph Catholic Church
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St. Joseph Catholic Church
St. Joseph Catholic Church Serving Commerce Since 1895 2207 Monroe Street, Commerce, Texas 75428 www.stjoetx.net The Epiphany of our Lord January 4, 2015 MARK YOUR CALENDARS___________________________ Father Marcus will be on vacation until January 26, 2015. In his absence, Deacon Joe Webber will be having Communion Services at the normal mass times. For emergencies, contact Deacon Joe or the Parish Office. Padre Marcus estará de vacaciones hasta el 26 de enero 2015. Vamos a tener Servicios de Comunión en la masa por normales. En caso de emergencia , póngase en contacto con el Diácono Joe o la Oficina Parroquial. CCD classes will resume January 4, 2015. Youth Group will resume January 11. Clases de catecismo se reanudarán 04 de enero 2015. Grupo de Jóvenes se reanudará 11 de enero. Prayer for Assistance R.C.I.A. classes will resume Thursday, January 8 at 7 p.m. at the Parish Hall. R.C.I.A. clases se reanudarán Jueves, 08 de enero a las 7 pm en el Salón Parroquial. Oh, glorious St. Joseph, you were chosen by God to be the foster father of Jesus, the most pure spouse of Mary ever Virgin, and the head of the Holy Family. The next Women’s Guild Meeting will be on Wednesday, January 14 at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall. You have been chosen by Christ’s Vicar as the heavenly patron and protector of the Church founded by Christ. Therefore, it is with great confidence that I implore your powerful assistance for the whole Church on Earth. Protect in a special manner, with true fatherly love, the Pope, all Bishops, and Priests in Communion with the See of Peter. Be the protector of all who labor for souls amid the trials and tribulations of this life, and grant that all peoples of the world may follow Christ and the Church he founded. Amen. La próxima reunión del Gremio de la Mujer será el miércoles 14 de enero a las 19:00 en el Salón Parroquial . The Greenville Knights of Columbus Council 7438 is offering scholarships to 2015 High School graduating seniors. To qualify, applicants must be a practicing Catholic, member of our parish, enrolled as a full-time student, have passed the state’s Basic Skills Test, and have taken the SAT or ACT. Application deadline is April 15th, 2015. For more information, contact Maximino Plata (903)217-4485 or [email protected]. Los caballeros de Colón Greenville Consejo 7438 ofrece becas para graduados de la high School secundaria de 2015. Para calificar, los solicitantes deben estar practicando católicos miembros de nuestra parroquia, matriculado como estudiante a tiempo completo, han pasado la prueba de habilidades básicas del estado y han tomado el SAT o ACT. Fecha límite es el 15 de abril de 2015. Para obtener más información, póngase en contacto con Maximino Plata (903) 217-4485 o [email protected]. Our Parish Weekly Need: 2,771.60* Las necesidades semanales de nuestra parroquia: $2,771.60* Last Sunday, December 28, 2014: $1,803.50 Recaudado el domingo pasado: $1,803.50 Monthly Mortgage Payment: $3,402.50 Pago mensual de ipoteca: $3,402.50.50 Last Sunday’s Building Fund: $424 Fondos recaudados el domingo pasado: $424 Building Fund December Total: $5,197 Total de fondos en diciembre: $5,197 Mass Attendance: 178 Cantidad de asistentes: 178 *What it takes to function not including the Mortgage Payment. *Lo que se requiere para el funcionamiento de la parroquia, sin el pago mensual de la ipoteca. Please “like” us on our NEW Facebook Page St. Joseph Catholic Church of Commerce, Texas St. Joseph Catholic Church Mailing Address P.O. Box 832 Commerce, TX 75429 Parish Hall 2211 Monroe Street Commerce, TX 75428 Parish Office 903-886-7135 Fax 903-886-8034 Office Hours Monday-Friday By Appointment Call Rev. Marcus Chidozie (ext. 4) Parish Staff/Ministry Rev. Marcus Chidozie, Ph.D. Pastoral Administrator [email protected] Deacon Joe Webber, Ed.D. Campus Ministry [email protected] Cary Roberts Acting Administrative Assistant [email protected] Joan Lawrence Safe Environment [email protected] Natalie Salisbury Acting Music Ministry Director [email protected] Natalie Salisbury CCD Director (K-7th) [email protected] Tom Selvaggi Confirmation Director (8th) Dale & Jennifer Boyle High School Youth Ministry [email protected] Dick & Mary Flesher Marriage & Family Ministry [email protected] Barbara Stevko Grief Ministry [email protected] Ruth Gorman Altar Society Joyce Vargas Women’s Guild [email protected] Sandra Medrano Hispanic Community (903)438-6577 Our Weekly Focus_________________________________________________________ The Magi were determined to follow the star that led them to Christ. Are we as determined as the Magi to follow the way that leads us to Christ? Are we prepared to accept hardships and the unknown, are we committed to the journey to follow Christ? Commentary and Universal Prayer, FAITH Catholic -Publishing, 2014. Travel with Fr. Marcus Chidozie to Italy and Switzerland! Visit Rome, Sorrento, Capri, Amalfi Coast, Pompeii, Tuscany, Florence, Venice, Lake Como, Switzerland, and Assisi Trip Dates: Jun 25 - Jul 07, 2015 Cost: $4,599.00 Airfare and ALL-Included. To register, please contact (855) 842-8001 or (508) 340-9370. You can also register online at www.proximotravel.com. IN NEED OF PRAYER? If you are interested in a prayer request, please contact Sue Mitchell (903)456-3661 or Barbara Stevko (903)217-7809. The prayer chain is by phone only. MASS MUSIC Opening: What Star is This #106 Preparation: We Three Kings #107 Communion: What Child is This #110 Closing: Go Tell it on the Mountain #100 Day__________ Saturday, 1/3/15 Sunday, 1/4/15 Monday, 1/5/15 Tuesday, 1/6/15 Wednesday, 1/7/15 Thursday, 1/8/15 Friday, 1/9/15 Saturday, 1/10/15 Sunday, 1/11/15 Time_______ 5:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. NO MASS 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Saturday, January 17 will mark the 42nd anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court Decision Roe v. Wade. Bishop Farrell invites Catholics, particularly youth and families, to participate in one of the Diocesan Roe Memorial Events. Go to www.prolifedallas.org for a list or ways to participate. Mass is Being Offered For_____ Angelica Galvan by Aracely Castro For the People Communion Service Communion Service Communion Service Communion Service Angelica Galvan by Aracely Castro For the People The usual stipend for a Mass is $5.00. Contact the office to schedule a Mass. BULLETIN DEADLINE_______________________________ If you would like to add something in the Bulletin, we need to have the information in the parish office no later than Thursday. Contact Dale or Jennifer Boyle at [email protected]. Welcome new members of the Parish! Help us serve you by taking a census form from the stand at the front of the Church, complete it, and return it to our office. Law Offices of Toby C. Wilkinson, P.C. Toby C. Wilkinson Attorney at Law 903-454-6096 903-454-0446 (Fax) P.O. Box 324 2815 Wesley Street Greenville, TX 75403 Dr. Richard Flesher 903-951-3421 The Communications Coaching Group WE CHANGE MINDS [email protected] www.CommunicationsCoachingGroup.com Management Coaching & Business Consulting LIVE OAK PROFESSIONAL CENTER Richard Selvaggi, MD Thomas Selvaggi, MD Brian Weber, PA-C Lawrence Young, PA-C Keri Goodwin, RN, FNP-C 1705 Live Oak St 8:00am-7:00pm M-TH Commerce, Texas 75428 8:00am -5:00pm FRI 903-886-8818 Member of the Knights of Columbus BUY YOUR SPACE IN THIS PAGE!! If you would like to advertise please call the church office at (903)886 -7135.