September 26, 2010
Twenty-sixth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
Amos 6:1a, 4-7; 1 Timothy 6:11-16;
Luke 16:19-31 [138C]
“But you, man of God, pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience and gentleness. Compete well for the faith. Lay hold to eternal life, to which you were called when you made the noble confession in the presence of many witnesses…” “There was a rich man who dressed in purple garments and fine linen and dined sumptuously each day. And lying at his door was a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who would have gladly eaten his fill of the scraps that fell from the rich man’s table.”
Paul gives direction to his son and to us on how we are to pursue our Christian life—by justice correcting the evil and inequities in our world; through devotion to the gospel which directs us to be understanding and compassionate for those ‘on a different page.’ The litanies found in Paul’s letters help form our own conscience.
Luke offers us the chance to put these virtues into practice. The parable of the rich man (Dives) and the poor one (Lazarus) has been celebrated in song, art, and especially in preaching. Pope John Paul, speaking in a driving rain in Battery Park spoke to the people of the United States, reminding us that Lazarus is at our door. The parable of Jesus did not condemn the rich man for not doing anything but for not recognizing the presence of someone in need at his feet.
The response of so many to the disaster of Haiti was given through donations, debt relief, and material goods. Our responsibility toward others is part of our basic calling and daily living, not a one time reaction to such a great disaster. Lazarus comes to us in man guises. Are you able to recognize him? When we do, we can discover the person of Christ. It is then we ‘lay hold of eternal life.’
HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly
Dear Parishioners,Just a reminder that this weekend (September 24 & 25) Rev. C. Gregory Jones, C.S.V. will speak at all the services about the ministry, Food For the Poor, providing direct relief to the poor throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Please give generously.
John P. McGuire, O.P.
Pastor
Interested in learning more about the Catholic Church? Thinking of becoming a Catholic? Need to complete the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation?
On Sept. 26, after the 11:30 mass, St Joseph’s will begin a series of Sessions designed to acquaint people with the teachings, traditions, and culture of the Roman Catholic Church. Called the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA), these sessions culminate with the celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil, on Saturday, April 3, 2010. If you are interest in finding out more about our faith and way of life, and perhaps in joining the Church or completing the Sacraments of Initiation, please join us!. Volunteers from the formation team will be available after the 11:30 Mass. Joe Brown and Fr Gabriel will be leading the RCIA group for 2011. All are welcome!
All 6th, 7th and 8th Grade girls & their parents
The Dominican Academy Open House
A college preparatory school for girls
founded by the Dominican Sisters of Peace
44 East 68th Street, NYC, 212-744-0195
Wednesday, October 6th
10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Contact: Mrs. Jo Ann Fannon, Admissions
For 8th graders and their parents
Regis High School Open House
An all-scholarship Jesuit secondary
school for boys
55 East 84th Street, NYC, 212-288-1100
Saturday, October 16th
5:30 – 8:30 pm
Contact: Eric Di Michele, Admissions
The Church of Saint Vincent Ferrer
Lexington at 68th Street
212-744-2080 and www.csvf.org
“Theology in the City” Lecture Series
The Threefold Body of Christ
First Monday of each month @ 7:00 pm
Free and Open to Public
The Natural Body Born of Mary
Oct. 4 Biblical Teaching on the Body
Nov 1 Early Challenges and Confessions of the Church
Dec 6 Christ’s Temptation, Suffering and Death
Theology-on-Tap NYC
On September 27 the talk will be on "Profile in Courage: How a Catholic Priest Saved My Life" at Slattery's from 7pm-9pm. Joseph Kutrzeba, PhD, author and survivor of WWII, will talk about his amazing escape from the Nazis during WWII and how a Catholic priest saved his life from the concentration camps. On October 4 "There Really Is Something About Mary” Fr Joe Tyrrell, Master of Ceremonies at the Cathedral of St. Patrick, will talk to us about the importance of the Blessed Virgin, and why some, particularly non-Catholics, have misconceptions about her. Slattery's Midtown Pub @ 8 East 36th Street (7pm-9pm). Please visit us at www.totnyc.org.
CHRISTOPHER LEADERSHIP COURSEEight-Week Course (9/29 – 11/17 Wednesday nights
Explore life’s purpose and challenges: Discover the benefits of making positive choices!
The eight-week course consists of consecutive weekly sessions presented in the evenings for approximately three hours in length. Each session builds upon the previous one and enables participants to practice during the week the skills they learn in the class. Sessions are devoted to helping class members build and practice skill sets while growing in confidence as effective speakers and leaders. Registration $125 per person includes manual and materials.
Contact: 888-298-4050 or
The collection for September 19 was $6,102. We appreciate your generosity.
We encourage you to enroll via the ParishPay website https://www.parishpay.com/. Select the St Joseph West Village link. Use the paperless way to help our ministry.
FEAST DAYS, SCRIPTURE CITATIONS
AND SPECIAL INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK
SATURDAY, September 25
Eccl 11:9-12:8/Lk 9:43b-45
12:10 PM Sally Di Bella
5:30 PM Special Intention
SUNDAY, September 26
9:00 AM
11:30 AM Sr. Cecilia Crafts
6:00 PM Margaret Teresa Murphy
MONDAY, September 27 St. Vincent de Paul, priest, martyr; St. Paul Chŏng Hsang & companions, martyrs
Jb 1:6-22/Lk 9:46-50
12:10 PM Sean Sullivan
5:30 PM
TUESDAY, September 28 St. Wenceslaus, ruler, martyr; St. Lawrene Ruiz, & his companions, martyrs
Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23/Lk 9:51-56
12:10 PM
5:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, September 29 St. Michael, St. Gabriel, & St. Raphael, archangels
Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a/Jn 1:47-51
12:10 PM Michael Shugrue (living)
5:30 PM
THURSDAY, September 30 St. Jerome, priest, doctor
Jb 19:21-27/Lk 10:1-12
12:10 PM
5:30 PM
FRIDAY, October 1 St. Thèrése of the Child Jesus, virgin, doctor
Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5/Lk 10:13-16
12:10 PM In thanksgiving for Cardinal Egan, founder of
St. Joseph’s Academy
5:30 PM
SATURDAY, October 1 The Guardian Angels
Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17/Mt 18:1-5, 10
12:10 PM Rose Arias
5:30 PM Anne Alfano
MONTHLY PARISH ACTIVITIES
Sunday10:00 AM / Children’s Religious Studies / Casserly
10:00 AM / Scripture Discussion / Library
2:30 PM / Roman Forum Lectures / Casserly
7:00 PM / Grad Law / Casserly/Rectory
Monday
6:30 PM / Centering Prayer / Church
7:00 PM / YACHT Club for Young Adults / Casserly/Library
Tuesday
7:00 PM / Aquinas Circle of Undergraduates / Casserly/Library
Wednesday
6:30 PM / Korean Catholic Students / Casserly/Library
Thursday
6:30 PM 1st /mo / Pax Christi Bd Mtg / PCMNY
7:00 PM / Newman Club / Casserly/Library
Friday
6:00 PM 1st/mo / Novena/ Sacred Heart / Church
6:15 PM / St. Egidio Prayer / Church
Saturday
10:00-3:00 PM / Soup Kitchen / Casserly
12:30 PM 1st/mo / Blessing of the Sick / Church
6:00 PM / Alcoholics Anonymous / Casserly