We welcome and invite you to our Saint osep Parish Community. If you are a new is i e , �please introduce yourself to the priest after Mass. o register, please visit our website or call the parish office.�

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David C. Michael, �

Peter L. Stamm, �

J. McGann,� Senior in esi e ce�

Reverend Mr. , Deacon�

Saturday Vigil� 4:00 pm�

Sunday�8:00 am, 9:30 am (Family Mass) �11:00 am (Solemn Choir Mass) �12:30 pm (September through June)�

Daily Masses�6:50 & 9:00 am (Monday through Friday)�8:30 am (Saturday)�

LITURGICAL (MASS) SCHEDULE

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Parish Office………………….781�444�0245�…………………………………...Fax: 781�444�7713�Mailing A ess……………...1382 Highland Ave e�…………………………………...Needham, MA 02492��

Parish Website …….www.stjosephparishneedham.com�

Religious 781�449�3744�

Schools…………………...……...781�444�4459�

Schools’ Website:………………www.saintjoes.com�

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Saint Joseph Elementary Sc ool�Charlotte Kelly, Principal�Grades: Pre�K through 5�

Monsignor Haddad Middle School �James MacDonald, Principal�

6 through 8�

Catholic identity and academic excellence are e pillars of Catholic education. We to

the whole mind, body and soul, w ile ing the student to be an active of the c and a good

of socie .�

Saint Joseph Parish Sc ools

(Confession)

3 pm to 4 pm in the Penance Room at the lowe c c or by appointment.

Saint Joseph Parish Needham, MA

June 17, 2018- 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time

PASTOR’S CORNER

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Update on Parish Renovations and our Capital Campaign��

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June, 2018��

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Dear friends in the Lord,��

As you know, last summer we completed the first phase of several planned capital projects here at St. Joseph’s.� The comprehensive renovation of the entire lower level of the Elementary School offers stu-dents and staff exciting educational opportunities such as a STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Education, Arts and Mathematics) laboratory as well as a comfortable updated library, dining and meeting space, and music classroom. ��

This summer, we will undertake a second phase to the Elementary School project, providing an out-door classroom for shared use between the Elementary and Middle Schools, as well as a new play area for the younger ones.��

Regarding the addition of an elevator/lobby and handicapped�accessible bathroom in our Church, we have engaged with an architectural firm to finalize the plans, which now must also include the instal-lation of a new fire�alarm system in the Church. You will be hearing many more details about these exciting improvements in the near future, as we anticipate the launch of the Church project this com-ing fall. ��

All of this is made possible through the generous support of our parishioners and school families who have contributed to the successful “Building for Tomorrow” campaign. Launched when an anony-mous donor offered an extraordinary $1.5 million challenge�to�match gift for renovations to our Ele-mentary School, the campaign raised more than $2.5 million in new gifts and secured the $1.5 million matching gift for a campaign total surpassing $4 million!��

While exceeding our campaign goal, however, we have encountered several unanticipated expenses in undertaking our capital projects, which is not entirely unexpected given the age of our facilities. Even with careful planning and oversight, and the presence of a reserve fund, we find that additional sup-port is now required to address these costs.��

You will be hearing more about this in the days to come.� At this time, we hope that you will consider how you can help us to complete this effort that we have launched so successfully.��

We are deeply grateful for all that you do in support of our parish and our school communities.��

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Sincerely,�

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Rev. David C. Michael, Pastor�

SAINT JOSEPH PARISH - NEEDHAM MASSACHUSETTS

781�449�3744��

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION

2018 - 2019

Registration for the 2018�2019 Religious Education program began on March 25. The tuition is $80 per child with a family cap of $250. Please go to the Parish website and click on Religious Education for the link to the registration form. Placement is on a first come first served basis. �

CONFIRMATION PAPERS

Grade 10 �

Confirmation papers were due April 8. Please return them to Debbie in the Religious Education Office.

INCOMING KINDERGARTEN &

GRADE 1 and 2 FAMILIES

Please provide your child’s baptismal certificate to the Religious Education office.�

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THE HOLY FATHER’S

PRAYER INTENTION

FOR JUNE

�Universal– Social Networks

That social networks may work towards that inclusiveness which respects others for their differences.

We’re online !www.stjosephparishneedham.com�

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Religious Education Catechists�

Mackenzie Fuller, Julie Hand, Molly Connelly, Beth Garceau, Karen McDonnell, Tara Milligan, Mariza Texeria, Sarah Timmerman, Ann Andersen, Beth Annese, Maria Banda, Maureen Bobbin, Kelly Con-nelly, Jane Costello, Betsy Goodband, Lynne Strat-ford, Jane Carroll, Kathy Jeye, Laura O’Garr, Kelly O’Neil, Cindy Osgood, Molly Pomposelli, Emily Rose, Lisa Allen, Alison Burton, Nick Dawson, Ka-ren Han, Lindsay Kalaw, Mary Lusardi, Francesca Antonelli, Brian Barrett, Lynne Braley, Monique Har-rington, Liz Moore, Ginny Topham, Tim Burton, Yasue Keyes, Cathy Lombardo, Tina McHugh, Stephanie Novak, Gretchen Plotner, Kristen Roz-man, Jineetha Sujit, Kristen Bold, Laura Demaio, Sarah Hood, Paul Vallace, Aldo Rozzo, Tiziana Rozzo, Susan Barovich, Karen Calton, Kathy Fritz, Anne Gorczyca, Tori McCormick, Marion Fisher, Melissa Hegarty, Michael Lynch, Jim McGaugh and Michael Seeger. �

Grade Coordinators�

Chris Carroll and Susan Barovich �

Classroom Assistants�

Tatiana Agostino, Brendan Allen, Sara Annese, So-fia Antonelli, Katie Bickford, Julia Cavallo, Jack Con-nelly, Megan Connelly, John Corbett, Peter Julien, Ryan Julian, Corinna Kent, Brant Keough, Clare Quinn�

We would also like to thank our other wonderful volunteers who have given their time as substitute catechists, hall monitors, in child care, and with hos-pitality.�

THANK YOU FOR CARING !�

ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Week of June 10, 2018�

�� Amount Collected�

Amount Budgeted�

��Variance�

Envelopes:��

Total�

$13,017��

$13,017�

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$15,000�

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($1,983)�

��Fiscal YTD Offertory�

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$716,604�

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$735,000�

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Through 49 of 51 Weeks�

OFFERTORY COLLECTION

SUPPORTING SAINT JOSEPH PARISH

INCREASED SUNDAY OFFERTORY

AND GRAND ANNUAL COLLECTION

These are the primary ways that we fund our parish’s life and ministry. This year, our need is greater as our expenses have increased. If you have not yet had the chance to do so, please consider increasing your weekly offertory gift and making a contribution to our Grand Annual Collection. Your support for all our parish endeavors is greatly appreciated.�

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ONLINE GIVING �

Online Giving allows you to make contributions to the parish without writing checks or worrying about cash donations, and it allows the parish to manage monthly expenses based on consistent support. To start: �1.� Visit www.stjosephparishneedham.com.�2.� Click on the Online Giving Link, and �3.� Click on the Create New Account link. �4.� Please include your envelope number in your

profile.��

PARISH REGISTRATION

Please remember to register at the parish, as well, by going online or calling the parish office at

781�444�0245. �

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Rose for Life��

Each week roses are placed beside the tabernacles as reminders to pray for the unborn.

This week, the roses are donated by William Coughlin, Patricia Cavanaugh and in memory of Maureen O’Duggan.

Saturday, June 16�

4:00� Our Fathers� Living and Deceased�

Sunday, June 17�

8:00�9:30�11:00�12:30�

Our Fathers� Living and Deceased�Our Fathers� Living and Deceased�Our Fathers� Living and Deceased�Our Fathers� Living and Deceased�

Monday, June 18�

6:50�9:00�

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William McMahon ��Memorial�

Tuesday, June 19�

6:50�9:00�

Chiappisi and Nannini Fam. ��Memorial�Peg Finnegan ��Memorial�

Wednesday, June 20�

6:50�9:00�

Marion S. Linehan ��Memorial�Special Intention �

Thursday, June 21�

6:50�9:00�

Catherine Dowd ��Memorial�Special Intention �

Friday, June 22�

6:50�9:00�

Mary Ellen Dowd ��Memorial��

Saturday, June 23�

8:30�4:00�

Patricia A. Welch ��Memorial�Agnes O’ Neil �� Anniversary �

Sunday, June 24�

8:00�9:30�11:00�12:30�

Patrick Greene ��Memorial�James Ulanski��Memorial�Ann Naughton ��Memorial��

June 17th � �

11th Sunday of �

Ordinary Time�

Jesus tells the parable of

the mustard seed.�

SCHOOL/PARISH NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

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SUMMER SCHEDULE�12:30 PM SUNDAY LITURGY �

The summer Mass schedule will be in effect

from Sunday, July 1 through Sunday, August

26. �

The 12:30 pm. Mass will be suspended for that

time frame. The usual full schedule for Sunday

Masses will resume on September 2.�

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ST. JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MONSIGNOR HADDAD MIDDLE

SCHOOL

Have you ever considered Catholic education for your child?��

St. Joseph Elementary (Pre�K � Gr 5) and Monsignor Haddad Middle School (Gr 6� 8) in Needham are accepting applications for the 2018�19 school year. �

Visit our website�www.saintjoes.com�or call 781�449�0133 (ext� 112, Desiree Walsh, for the elementary school or�ext� 211, Pat Ross for the middle school)�to register for a tour, meet the principals, and learn why our students are thriving!�

Sunday at 7 pm.�

Exposition, Adoration, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, in addition to Vespers. Please join us for this half hour of prayer as we commemorate the Lord’s Day .�

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FOOD COLLECTION PROGRAM

Please make an extra effort and remember to bring food for the Saint Mark's Food Pantry. As you know, many of our parish families are away during the summer, so donations drop off. �

Baskets near the doors by Mary's garden are always accessible so you may leave the food any day during the week. �

Thank you, and please have � a safe and happy summer !�

CONGRATULATIONS ! �

Monsignor Haddad Middle School congratulates their Class of 2018! Graduation festivities began with Baccalaureate Mass on Wednesday. Thank you to� Deacon Paul Wargovich for his moving homily. Lunch with the students and faculty in the middle school dining room followed.� Friday night's Graduation� included remarks by student council president Chrissy Cadigan, Father David Michael, and Principal Mr. Jay MacDonald. Awards were giv-en for leadership, academic disciplines, spirit� and service. �

The “St. Joseph the Worker Award“ was given to Caroline Callahan and� James Endyke was hon-ored with the Monsignor James J. Haddad Award.� Please join us in congratulating these 41 young men and women as they move on to the ar-ea's top public, Catholic, and independent high schools! �

SAINT JOSEPH PARISH NEEDHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

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Parish S

Rosanne Business �

Mario A. Clavell, Jr. , Administrative Assistant��

Pastoral Assistant for Evangelization�

Susan Horne��

Religious

Melissa Harrigan, Director (K�6)�Michael sc l (7�11) �Debbie Coyle, ( �11)�

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Parish Staff

Development Office�

Nicola Dempsey, Director�

Music i is y�

John Cice, �

Adult & oi �

Daryl Bichel,

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SCHEDULE

Choir�

The Children/Family Choir rehearses at 8:45 am, just prior to singing at the 9:30 am �Sunday Mass.�The Adult Choir rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 pm on Wednesdays and sings at the 11 am Sunday Mass.�

Eucharistic �Adoration�

Adoration is every Friday following the 9 am Mass. Adoration ends with Benediction at 5 pm.�Please call Michelle Ardini at 781�449�6048 for more information.�

Justice�& Peace�

Justice & Peace supports social outreach to inner�city schools, parishes, and shelters. Yearly projects include the Lenten Haitian Mission and the Jesse Tree. For additional information, please contact Priscilla Cahn at 781�444�1163 or prisc_need@yahoo.com.�

Novena� The Miraculous Medal Novena is prayed Monday evenings at 7 pm in the lower church.�

Prayer �Line�

This phone network of people will join with you to pray for special needs. Please call Sr. Eileen Galvin at 617�943�4002 with your prayer line request. �

Prayer �Meeting�

The prayer group meets at 7:30 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month in the Linse Room. Please call Jack Gurkin at 781�444�6026 for further information.�

Rosary �The rosary is recited daily after 9 am Mass and also at 9 am every Sunday to pray for a respect for life from conception until natural death.�

Wings�Wings is a faith�enrichment group for women. It consists of three 6�week sessions in the fall, the winter, and the spring. The sessions are held on Wednesdays from 9:45 am to 11:30 am in the Linse Room. Please contact Sarah McElroy at 781�449�1928 or smc1021@aol.com.�

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BAPTISM:�

Please contact the ec o y to e ge e .��

(Confession)

3 pm to 4 pm in the Penance Room in the lowe c c or by appointment.�

Contact one of the parish to schedule a date. A of least six months must be allowed between initial contact and the date set. Couples are

attend this e.�