FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT - Parish of St. Joseph Demarest, New Jersey - the Parish of St. Joseph
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Parish of St. Joseph
Demarest, New Jersey
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Page Two December 19, 2021
Monthly Budget - $59,166
December 12 - $4,127
Second Collection - $2,453
Saturday, December 18
5:00 Heather Garbaccio / Dr. Garbaccio and Family
Sunday, December 19, Fourth Sunday of Advent
9:30 Benjamin Mattessich / Mr. & Mrs. Thomas
Bussanich FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
12:30 People of the Parish
First Reading: Micah 5:1-4a
Monday, December 20 Micah speaks of the ruler who will come from
8:00 Pat Barber / Barney Barber Bethlehem. He discusses how the people of
Israel will be saved from corruption and live in
Tuesday, December 21 peace.
8:00 Michael Tabacchi / The Tabacchi Family
Second Reading: Hebrews 10:5-10
Wednesday, December 22 Paul describes to the Hebrews how Jesus
8:00 Mac Garland / Rose came into the world and offered to do God's
will. We were saved through his sacrifice, the
Thursday, December 23 only offering sufficient for the sins of the world.
8:00 Living: Angela Rodin
Gospel: Luke 1:39-45
Friday, December 24, Christmas Eve Mary paid a visit to Elizabeth, whose baby
5:00 PM People of the Parish stirred in her womb upon hearing Mary's
greeting. Elizabeth filled with the Holy Spirit,
Saturday, December 25, Christmas Day
cried out, "Blessed are you among women, and
9:30 People of the Parish
12:30 People of the Parish blessed is the fruit of your womb." Elizabeth
was deeply overjoyed that the words God had
Sunday, December 26 spoken to Mary had now been fulfilled.
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9:30 living: Siena Guerry / Angela Rodin
12:30 People of the Parish
The Bread and Wine to be used at all Masses this
week has been donated in loving memory of
Don Gray.
With love, Evelyn Gray.
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2021 Christmas Giving Tree
The generosity of the Parish of St. Joseph came
through once again. With the help of Ann
McDermott and her van, 27 bags totaling 135 coats
were delivered to the Jersey Cares container site at
Don Bosco in Ramsey. This is the second largest Once again, the Parishioners of St. Joe’s have
collection in the 18 years that the parish has been been incredibly generous with donations of gift
participating in this drive. It was also gratifying to cards & Christmas gifts. Your generosity will bring
see some new coats among the used. Thanks to all Christmas joy to all at Mercy House in Newark who
of you, a soul in need will be a little warmer this will receive the Christmas gifts & gift cards.
winter. Thank you very much!
Holiday Church Bulletin Deadline 2022 MASS BOOK
The deadline for the January 2nd bulletin is The 2022 Mass Book is open. Due to current
Wednesday, December 22nd. circumstances it is not necessary to come into the
parish office. You may leave your requests in the
mailbox outside the parish office, email or mail
PARISH NEWS E-MAIL LIST them to the parish office or call me (not all dates
can be guaranteed). Each parishioner will be able
For those parishioners that would like to receive
to request three Sunday Masses (including
Parish News via email, regarding upcoming events,
Saturday’s Vigil Mass) and five weekday
special announcements, weekly bulletin and news
Masses until December; this is to give everyone an
that concerns our parish family. You can opt out
opportunity for Masses.
anytime. Please contact Christine in the Parish
Office or send your email address to
We are still following COVID-19 guidelines.
stjosephdemarest@gmail.com.
If you do come to the parish office face masks
are required.
PARISH REGISTRATION
Every family participating regularly in the spiritual The Parish Office will be closed
life of our parish is encouraged to register. If you Friday, December 24th and
have not yet registered or wish to register with St.
Joseph’s Parish, please call or email the Parish Monday, December 27th.
Office or see one of the priests. Also, if you are
registered and need to update your information
from the time you originally registered please
inform the parish office. Registering with the church
is our only means of certifying anyone as a member
of our parish family. It is also necessary for the
issuance of sponsor certificates, letters of
recommendation and character references.
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Clare Borland, Joan Barron, Paul Calabrese, Chloe
Campbell, Eliza C. and family, Hilda Connolly, Paula
Crokus, Frances M. Fallon, Liam Hall, Hunter, Sr.
Gloria Jean, Ashley Johnson, Terry Mertens, Kevin
REVISED P., Tom Phelan, Sr. Kay Reddy, Rita Rodin, Lynn
CHRISTMAS EVE Ruggiero, Janet S., Ryan S., Bertha Samayoa,
Friday, December 24 Lorena Samayoa, Jared Schulman, Shannon
5:00 PM – Mass with Children Simester, PC Wicks, Rozanne Xavier, Radhini
Xavier, Shehan Xavier,
8:00 PM – Korean Mass
*Please notify the Parish Office if you would like
CHRISTMAS DAY someone added or when someone should be
Saturday, December 25 removed from the prayer list. Thank you.
English Masses – 9:30 AM, 12:30 PM
Korean Masses – 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM BAPTISMS: Are every second Saturday of the
NO VIGIL MASSES month at 1:00. Parents must be registered with St.
Joseph’s. To schedule a baptism or for more
*New Year’s Eve information please contact the Parish Office 201-
Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God 768-2371 or email stjosephdemarest@gmail.com.
Friday, December 31
8:00 AM - English Spiritual Reflection on Stewardship
8:30 PM - Korean “For behold, when the voice of your greeting came
to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy.”
*New Year’s Day (LUKE 1:44)
Solemnity of Mary Mother of God
When you hear the scripture readings and Gospel
Saturday, January 1
reading at Mass, do you “leap for joy?” If not, don’t
English Masses – 9:00 AM, 5:00 PM blame the lecturer or priest, rather look inside
Korean Masses – 11:00 AM, 8:00 PM yourself. What are you doing to grow in friendship
with Jesus? How do you prepare for Mass each
week? Or, do you just show up and expect to be
entertained? As the Body of Christ, we are called
to be active participants, not just passive observers.
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