OFFICE of RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

28-47 43 Street, Astoria, NY 11103 Phone: (718) 278-1611

E-mail: religious.ed@stjosephastoria.org

Parish STAFF

5:00 p.m. (English) 7:45am, 9:00am, 10:30am (Spanish),

12:00 Noon

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION 12:00 Benediction 4:00 p.m.

SACRAMENTS

Schedule of Masses

Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart. — Psalm 90:12 *********************************************************************** USING OUR TIME WISELY A jar of honey lasts practically forever. The oldest jar of honey ever discovered was over five thousand years old. Honey is quite different from market-fresh produce, then; because most fruits and vegetables last only a few days, we treat them carefully. At this time of summer, we rush to find recipes for cherries and cucumbers so we won’t waste a single one. We wouldn’t feel that same urgency about honey.

In our own way, we are as delightful and fragile as ripe produce. Today’s readings urge us not to spoil, but to make good use of our limited time on earth. Ecclesiastes reminds us that because God provides for us now and always, we can manage our daily affairs without anxiety. Saint Paul encourages the Colossians to keep thoughts of heaven in everything they do, and Jesus himself asks us to treasure not earthly wealth, but God alone

PRAYER INTENTIONS T S H

Norbert Holowat, Jane Vassil, Maryann Glus, Kathleen Burns Hickey, Theresa Burns

Those Who Have Entered into Eternal Life John Rerecich

Saturday, August 3: Vigil Mass 5:00 Frank Sullivan, Angelo Longo, Francis J. Coleman Sunday, August 4: Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:45 Julie Vranic 9:00 Silvio Vargas, Maria Stroligo, Roko Jurman, Antonneta Dukic (Special Intentions) 10:30 Enriqueta Zeron, Jose Elias Rivera 12:00 Hayley Xuereb NO 7pm Mass Monday, August 5: 12:00 John Cotov Tuesday, August 6: 8:00 Mario & Ralph Naccarato Wednesday, August 7: 12:00 Tomasa Nascenza Tiseo Edelmiro Colon Thursday, August 8: 8:00 Ann Cullinane Friday, August 9: 12:00 Lina & Antonio Capaldi Saturday, August 10: 8:00 Margarita & Jacinto 5:00 Gennaro DiMicco & Giuliana Boudouvas Ida Calzolaio Adelaida Austria Sunday, August 11: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:45 Silvio Vargas 9:00 Ellen Maracic Donald and Thomas Walsh Giovanni and Maria Della Polla 10:30 Jerry Mariano Henry Medina (Special Intentions) 12:00 Grace Zullo NO 7pm Mass

MASS SCHEDULE

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Nm 11:4b-15; Ps 81:12-17; Mt 14:13-21 Tuesday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Lk 9:28b-36 Wednesday: Nm 13:1-2, 25 — 14:1, 26-29a, 34-35; Ps 106:6-7ab, 13-14, 21-23; Mt 15:21-28 Thursday: Nm 20:1-13; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Mt 16:13-23 Friday: Dt 4:32-40; Ps 77:12-16, 21; Mt 16:24-28 Saturday: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5-9; Jn 12:24-26 Sunday: Wis 18:6-9; Ps 33:1, 12, 18-22; Heb 11:1-2, 8-19 [1-2, 8-12]; Lk 12:32-48 [35-40]

Bread and Wine for the week of August 5—9 will be consecrated for Daysi & Enrique Molina

Sanctuary Lamp for the week of August 5–9 will burn for Jose, Karla, Joseph & Lissette Molina.

*********************************************************************** Fr. Bruno Piccolo, will be coming to our parish to present the mission appeal on behalf of the PIME Missionaries on the weekend of August 10 & 11, 2019. The driving idea behind the work that a PIME Missionary does is the foundation of new Catholic communities. These communities will be encompassed by Christ’s light, and eager to share it with their neighbors through their own charity. Since PIME was founded in 1850 this has been the case, with the original community in Milan, and the surrounding area. The PIME Missionaries never went to a for-eign and isolated land alone, they did so with the support of people at home, passionate about Christ’s teachings; who wanted nothing more than to share his charity all around the world. The ideology of evangeliz-ing passively through witnessing God’s love, charity, and understanding is something that sets us apart from the rest. It’s true: we can’t help oth-ers without you! Donation envelopes will be available in the back of the church for the next few weekends.

2019 Annual Catholic Appeal As of July 22, 2019, only 89 parish families have pledged $37,954.00; $33,835.00 received toward our parish goal of $52,682 for the 2019 Annual Catholic Appeal to assist Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio and our diocesan church to maintain its many services and ministries. We ask that every parish family consider making a pledge to this campaign, remembering that all monies received over goal will be returned to St. Joseph’s. In case that we do not reach that goal, our parish will have to pay the balance to the Dioceses. **********************************************************************

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Apart from the period from Thanksgiving through Christmas, the summer is a favored time for family reunions. We trace family trees and recall our origins. Worship has a family tree as well, and the way we celebrate today has been influenced by various styles and customs through the centuries. We are Western Christians of the Latin Rite. By far, we are the most numerous Western Christians, but there are other ritual families as well. The Archdiocese of Milan in Italy follows the Ambrosian Rite, Toledo in Spain preserves the Mozarabic Rite and the Arab language, and Lyons in France is home to the Gallican Rite. Other liturgical families, such as the Celtic in Ireland and the Sarum in England, faded away after the Reformation. Until recent times, members of some ancient religious orders such as Carmelites and Trappists followed a pattern of Mass that varied slightly from the plan observed in Latin Rite parishes. Isn’t the Catholic Church the same everywhere? Not at all. It never has been! The existence of so many liturgical families in the West reminds us that unity, not uniformity, is what the Church seeks to achieve among her children. We are united in faith, but wonderfully diverse in rituals, ceremonies, languages, customs, and spirituality. *********************************************************************** As the nice weather provides us with weekend opportunities to get away, please do not forget your weekly envelopes. we are asking if you are planning to be away, please consider submitting your summer envelopes before you leave. It is essential because those monies are important to help us pay our summer bills. Thank you very much for your continued sacrifices in supporting our parish. We could not pay our monthly bills without your generosity. Have a peaceful, prayerful, enjoyable and safe!summer!

Enséñamos a calcular nuestros años para que adquiramos un corazón sensato. — Salmo 90 (89):12 ***********************************************************************

USANDO NUESTRO TIEMPO SABIAMENTE Un frasco con miel prácticamente dura por siempre. El frasco de miel más antiguo descubierto tenía casi más de cinco mil años de antigüedad. La miel es muy diferente de cualquier otro alimento producido; entonces porque muchas frutas y vegetales solo duran unos pocos días si las cuidamos. En este tiempo del verano, nos apresuramos a encontrar recetas para cerezas y pepinos para no desperdiciar ni uno solo. Pero no tendríamos la misma prisa para la miel. En nuestra propia manera, somos como una de esas frutas y vegetales frágiles y maduros. Las lecturas de hoy nos sugieren a no echarnos a perder, sino a hacer un buen uso de nuestros limitado tiempo en la tierra. El libro del Eclesiastés nos recuerda que ya que Dios provee para nosotros ahora y siempre, podemos administrar nuestros asuntos diarios sin ninguna ansiedad. San Pablo anima a los colosenses a mantener pensamientos del cielo en todo lo que hacen y Jesús mismo nos pide que no atesoremos riqueza terrenal sino solo a Dios. ************************************************************************

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Del 1 al 5 de agosto los capitalinos en El Salvador celebran la fiesta del Salvador del Mundo, cuando recuerdan la Transfiguración de Jesús en el Monte Tabor. Como muchas fiestas patronales en Latinoamérica esta semana está llena de carnavales y desfiles. La celebración principal es una procesión religiosa con la imagen de Jesús, el Divino Salvador del mundo. La estatua de Jesús con sus brazos extendidos en bendición es llevada desde la Basílica del Sagrado Corazón hasta la Catedral Metropolitana. Vestida de un rojo que recuerda su pasión, la imagen es cargada sobre los hombros de una veintena de fieles. Al llegar a la catedral la imagen patronal es puesta en una torre de más de 20 metros de alto. Eventualmente la estatua revestida de blanco aparece de una esfera encima de la torre en medio de gritos, aplausos y cantos. Esta esfera azul representa el mundo entero, mundo salvado por Cristo. La transfiguración de esta imagen en San Salvador recuerda la pasión y resurrección de Jesús, eventos claves que han hecho de él, el Salvador del Mundo entero. ************************************************************************

ENEMIGO DE NADIE Que no sea enemigo de nadie, y que sea amigo de aquello que es perdurable y eterno. —San Eusebio de Vercelli

LOS EFECTOS DE LA ORACIÓN Aquel que reza mucho en la noche, su cara estará hermosa durante el día. —Proverbio islámico

Update on Parish Weekly Collection, July 28, 2019

Sunday Collection…………………………..$3,584 H.E.L.P...........................................................$1,148 Total Collection..............................................$4,732 **********************************************************************

The Divine Mercy Prayer Group Please join us for our weekly meeting every Wednesday after the Noon Mass, in the Gathering Space; Length of meeting is approximately one hour. ***********************************************************************

Food Pantry Our Food Pantry is open every Thursday from 8:00 to 9:00am, to assist any parishioner that is need of food. To register please bring a NYC Benefit card. Please Note: The Secure Food deposit Box… Located in the front lobby of our church on the Rectory side. Please deposit all dry food (pasta, rice, beans, cans and bottles) there. This will assist us in securing that your food donations go directly to the needy.

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