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St. Joseph’s
414 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 Tel: (413) 445-5789//Fax: (413) 443-5466 Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Web site: www.stjoepittsfield.com
Pastor - Msgr. Michael Shershanovich e-mail: [email protected]
Priest in Residence - Rev. Geoffrey Deeker, CSS
Most. Rev. Timothy McDonnell in Residence
Coordinator of Youth Religious Education John Arasimowicz
e-mail:[email protected]
Secretary - Michele Madden e-mail: [email protected]
Pastoral Minister-Mrs. Patricia Momnie
Superintendent - Jay Meehan Secretary - Nancy Nolan—Tel: (413) 499-1317
Mother Church of the Berkshires Established 1849
ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH
THE STAFF
ST. JOSEPH’S CEMETERY
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday-4:00 PM—Sunday-9:00 & 11:30 AM
Daily Mass-12:10 PM—Holiday Mass-9:00
AM
RCIA-Wed. 6:30 PM
Holy Hour —Monday - Friday 11:00 AM Prayer Group —1st & 3rd Wed. 6:45 PM
Rosary —Monday - Friday 11:30 AM
PRAYER LINE 413-443-1221
GRAMMY AWARD WINNING CHRISTIAN MUSIC PIONEER JOHN MICHAEL TALBOT
IN CONCERT A Lifetime of Music & Ministry September 19th at
7:00 PM. CONCERT LOCATION: St. Agnes Catholic Church 489 Main St., Dalton, MA.
$30 general seating. OR $50 VIP Package which includes preferred seating, present at sound check
and complimentary CD. Purchase tickets online at : http://www.stagnescc.com. Tickets are also
available during weekdays at the parish office of St. Agnes 413-684-0125 and St. Mary 413-243-0275, and after weekend Masses at both parishes. This concert is sponsored by the Berkshire Deanery to benefit Saint Agnes Academy, Dalton, and Saint
Mary’s School, Lee.
FOR SALE St. Joseph Cemetery, is selling a 2002 GMC Sierra 3500 green one ton dump truck for "PARTS
ONLY", with a 8 foot fisher Minute Mount Plow, tires in
relatively good shape, issues we are aware of, starter needs to
be replaced, battery needs to be replaced, brake system and parking brake needs to be
overhauled, electrical issues, gas gauge sometimes works, air bag light occasionally
comes on, garage said repairs will cost at least $2,000.00, being sold for "PARTS ONLY", as is , where is. If interested, kindly send a sealed
bid to be received by 3:30 PM, August 9th, 2018. Must be paid in full before removing and taking possession of the truck. Bids will be evaluated
then the highest qualified bidder will be notified. Kindly send Bids to:
Jay Meehan, Superintendent 222 Pecks Rd.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
St. John Paul II Parish in Adams will be holding their annual Tag Sale Friday, Aug. 10th from 9 to
1 and Sat., Aug. 11th from 8 to 3. In the Notre Dame School lower hall as well as outside. This
tag sale, promises to be one of the largest yet with thousands of items for all ages, all cleaned, sorted and organized to make it easier to browse. We also have many items for students heading to
college. Rain or shine
FREE FOLK FESTIVAL Sugar Hill Mansion 45 Main Street, Dalton, MA 413-684-0100 Saturday, August 12th from 1 to 4
p.m. Rain or Shine Features musicians: The Levins, A harmony driven contemporary folk acoustic duo. —Adler & Hearn,
A spirited blend of original “Texas Folk” —The Ladies Auxiliary Ukulele Orchestra featuring Bernice and Mariah Lewis with Dan Broad.
Bring your own chair or blanket. Food & Raffles to purchase. Proceed and donations support The
Alzheimer’s Association
AUGUST 15TH BUS TO EPHESUS HOUSE In Jamaica, Vermont, there is a replica of the house
where Mary is said to have stayed with John the Beloved Apostle, after the death and resurrection of
Jesus. On Wednesday, August 15, feast of the Assumption of Mary. A King Ward bus will bring
travelers to this Ephesus for a day of speakers, Mass, celebration, and supper. Depart 9:45 AM
from St John’s Evangelist Church, 833 Main St., Agawam, MA. Return 9:30 PM. $28, bring a bag lunch,
and a travel-safe potluck dessert for the
supper. Reservations, questions, to Linda Mariani
413-789-9164.
FAITH ON FIRE RALLY August 16th and 17th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sixth annual Faith on Fire Catholic Rally will be held on the ground of Sacred Heart Parish at 1065 Springfield St., Feeding Hills, Agawam, MA. Our evenings will consist of praise and worship music, Eucharistic Procession, Reconciliation, opportunity for extra prayer under the prayer tent and prays
for healing. Main speakers are The Most Reverend Mitchell T. Rozanski, Reviewed. Donald LaPointe, Sr. Melinda Pellerin, SSJ and lay witness speakers
to inspire you. There will be food for purchase. Please bring a lawn chair. Contact coordinator Deb Briancesco at 413-786-8200-X3-with any questions.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Sat., July 28th
4:00 PM Sun., July 29th
9:00 AM Sun., July 29th
11:30 AM Nina Mastrangelo Lillian Trzepacz Mike McClusky
Pat Momnie Jeff Vincent Sharon McClusky Cheryl Furtek Sharon Vincent Robin O’Brien
Marie Kotowicz Nancy Woitkoski J. Weatherwax Ron Pelletier John Arasimowicz Michael Wood Kay Tournier Jeanne Cornell Joe Tournier Gene Cornell
LECTORS Tom Daly Donna Quallen Juliette Ekouah
Juliette Ekouah Joe Ryan Paul Mays
ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH July 29, 2018
ANNUAL PICNIC ST. MARY'S CHURCH in Cheshire on Sunday, August 19th. The picnic will
run from 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m. Advance tickets are available through August 12th at a discounted rate of $8.00/adults and $4.00/children 12 & under and are available through the parish office at 413-743-2110, email at [email protected], after Masses, or online at www.saintmaryscatholic.org. For each advance ticket, you will be entered to win
a door prize. After August 12th, the ticket price will be $10/adults and $6/children. Tickets include
all you can eat hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage, chips, corn on the cob, watermelon, popcorn,
beverages, desserts, and ice cream sundaes, along with games, volleyball, badminton, music by "After
Five", a huge inflatable waterslide, children's activities, and more! There will also be a cash pub with beer and wine, over 25 raffle baskets, a 50/50 raffle, and a corn hole tournament available. More
details are available on the Assumption Parish website and social media pages or through the parish office. We hope you can join in the fun!
20/20 WINNERS
Week 12– Michele Womble
James Hassett
PRIZE WINNERS AT THE POLISH PICNIC
Summer Fun Basket—Sincere Perkins Jewelry—Isabella Luciano
Basket of Cheer—Peter Nykorchuk $500—Bernie Roberts
$300—The Ochs Family $200--Dot Watroba
Congratulations!
ST. ANN CHURCH TO HOST HUBBARD QUARTET IN FREE CONCERT The Hubbard
Quartet is a group of professional musicians and friends from Boston University's Tanglewood Institute who met in Lenox when they shared accommodations on Hubbard Street. They are
excited to return to Lenox and perform on Monday Aug. 6th at 7:30 p.m. at St. Ann Church, 134 Main St., Lenox, MA. Please come and enjoy a beautiful
evening of Haydn, Barwick, Zupnik and Lewis. Admission is free of charge.
INTERFAITH POT LUCK PICNIC Tuesday, August 21st 4:30—7:30 p.m.
Pittsfield State Forest Ski Lodge All Congregations are welcome as we come
together as one to share an afternoon of fellowship. Please bring a hot or cold dish to share. In consideration of individuals with
dietary allergies, please provide a card listing all ingredients used in the dish.
A PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE
Leaving on November 4, 2018 and returning on
November 12, 2018. We will stay with the
visionary Mirjana near Apparition Hill. Spiritual Directors will be Fr. Timothy Campoli
and Deacon John Leary. Many spiritual activities will take place, including daily Mass. A day trip to Dubrovnik on the beautiful Adriatic Sea, is included. The cost is $2,399 from Boston, which includes airfare, tour guide, hotel, and two
meals a day. A bus to and from Logan Airport will be arranged if there is interest. For more information, contact Helen Shea Murphy at: www.pilgrimages.com/helensheamurphy or
[email protected] or 413-773-8890.
Saturday, July 28th Deceased Members of Zoladz & Strzempko Families
4:00 PM
Sunday, July 29th Maura Narvaez-3rd Anniversary Requested by Family
Tony Simeone-2nd Anniversary Requested by Lena
9:00 AM
11:30 AM
Monday, July 30th Bob Miner—1st Anniversary Requested by Mary, Sarah & Family
12:10 PM
Tuesday, July 31st Carol McCabe Requested by Aunt Nancy
12:10 PM
Wednesday, August 1st For the Parish
12:10 PM
Thursday, August 2nd Bob & Joan Armstrong Requested by Family
12:10 PM
Friday, August 3rd Andrew Shershanovich Requested by Family
12:10 PM
Saturday, August 4th Timmy Jones-8th Anniversary Requested by Family
4:00 PM
Sunday, August 5th Samuel McGovern Requested by Noni & Papa
Edward Kozlowski Requested by Wife Lucy & Family _____________________________________
Sanctuary Candle Samuel McGovern
Requested by Noni & Papa
9:00 AM
11:30 AM
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 29, 2018 Sunday: 2 Kgs 4:42-44/Ps 145:10-11, 15-16, 17-18
[cf. 16]/Eph 4:1-6/Jn 6:1-15 Monday: Jer 13:1-11/Dt 32:18-19, 20, 21 [cf. 18a]/Mt
13:31-35 Tuesday: Jer 14:17-22/Ps 79:8, 9, 11 and 13 [9]/Mt
13:36-43 Wednesday: Jer 15:10, 16-21/Ps 59:2-3, 4, 10-11, 17,
18 [17d]/Mt 13:44-46 Thursday: Jer 18:1-6/Ps 146:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6ab [5a]/Mt
13:47-53 Friday: Jer 26:1-9/Ps 69:5, 8-10, 14 [14c]/Mt 13:54-
58 Saturday: Jer 26:11-16, 24/Ps 69:15-16, 30-31, 33-34
[14c]/Mt 14:1-12 Next Sunday: Ex 16:2-4, 12-15/Ps 78:3-4, 23-24, 25,
54 [24b]/Eph 4:17, 20-24/Jn 6:24-35
JULY 29, 2018 17TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Have you ever wanted to be part of something bigger? Even the most independent among us likes to make changes and have an impact on others. In this Sunday's Gospel reading, Jesus
demonstrates one of his most iconic miracles - the multiplication of the loaves. It is a sign of the
institution of the Eucharist, when we are fed not by bread but by the Body of Christ.
In the stories of ancient pagan gods, mighty deeds were done entirely under the gods' own power. Mortals may have offered sacrifices to start the chain of events, but they played little role in the miraculous works themselves. Jesus is entirely different. The multiplication of the loaves is a prime example not only of Jesus' power over
nature, but of the way he equips his disciples. First, Jesus asks Philip a question "to test him." Jesus has seen the crowds and "he himself knew
what he was going to do," but he wants his disciples to start thinking about the problem and its solution. Andrew offers a suggestion, though he isn't confident in it. "There is a boy here who
has five barley loaves and two fish; but what good are these for so many?" Jesus honors Andrew's
suggestion, takes the offered loaves, and delegates the Apostles to bring order to the
crowd. When the crowd has been fed, the Apostles "gather the fragments left over." In the process, they discover with wonder that bread has been
produced in super abundance. In the sacraments, God works through simple matter to make grace real in our lives. He works in and through us as well. Are you facing problems that could have
spiritual solutions? Is there a need in your parish or community that you could meet? Whatever our hesitancies, Jesus honors our simple loaves and
fishes. He invites us to participate in his generous work of redemption, just as we are.
CHURCH OF THE MULTIPLICATION TABGHA, ISRAEL
