June 6, 2010
The Most Holy
Body and Blood of Christ
Genesis 14:18-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26;
Luke 9:11b-17 [169C]
“As the day was drawing to a close, the Twelve approached him and said, ‘dismiss the crowd so they can go to the surrounding villages and farms and find lodging and provisions, for we are in a deserted place here.’ He said to them, ‘Give them some food yourselves.’ They replied ‘five loaves and two fish are all we have, unless we ourselves go and buy food for these people... ’”
How often the gospel of Luke shows compassion and concern. He paints a picture, including the time of day, the nature of the location and the needs of the people.
For Jesus it is an opportunity, not just to feed the multitude but to teach the apostles and subtly provide for something greater. The greater gift is the Eucharist when He feeds us with His Body and Blood. Paul speaks of the tradition he received, written even prior to the gospel stories of the Last Supper. He handed on to us what was given to Him, the story of the final gathering of Jesus with the apostles.
How important to take this event a step further. Jesus says to us ‘Give them some food yourselves.’ We might do that literally serving in a food pantry, providing monies for food banks, or taking a meal to someone who is homebound or alone. We feed others with kindness and care, friendship and support, especially those who seem to be deserted or abandoned by others. The corporal works of mercy are signs that what happened there continues to occur today…
The passage concludes by saying: ‘they all ate and were satisfied.’ I am sure this refers to Jesus, the Twelve, the multitude, and the people the Lord wants us to serve.
HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly
Pastoral Council Election Results
The Pastoral Council is pleased to announce its election results. Congratulations to Scott Corrigan, Rhe Kennedy, and Margaret Lioi, who are the newly elected members of the Pastoral Council for the 2010-2011 fiscal year. The Council thanks Patricia Bellucci, Michael McCarthy, and John van Rens for running in this year's election and for their continued excellent service to the Parish.Continuing in their elected terms in 2010-2011 are Michael Benoit, Debbie-Ann Chambers, Joyce Healy, Peter Hunt, Charlie Martin, and Cynthia Peña; Gerry Johnson and Dorothy Wallace Klein continue as members appointed by the Pastor, while Joe Brown and Anne Murphy, the trustees of the Parish, continue as de facto members. The Pastoral Council thanks outgoing members Carmen Bautista, Armida Cook, and John van Rens for their past three years of dedication to the Council.
And again, the Pastoral Council thanks the Parishioners for their high rate of participation in this year's election.
Ready for your best summer ever? Join us.
Come To Summer School atAcademy Of St. Joseph!
June 28 to July 30; Ages 3 to 8
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM—morning program perfect for busy city kids.
- Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement, Sports Skills, Cooking, Games, Science, Dramatic Play, Voice
- Lessons and More!
- Campers grouped by ages—perfect for buddies who want to stick together!
- Book a week at a time or choose all 5 weeks.
- Discounts for multiple weeks, siblings, referrals. * $375 per week.
For more information, 212-243-5420;
We regret to inform you of the passing of one of St. Joseph's oldest parishioners, Anne (McCormack) Fennessy, who passed away on Thursday May 27, 2010 at the age of 98. Originally from Brooklyn, Anne had been very actively involved in the parish; according to one parishioner, she "read the beginning of Genesis at Easter Vigil better than anyone I've ever heard." Please keep Anne and her family in your prayers.
Also, remember Carmela De Lucia, mother of Fr. Vincent, in your prayers. She passed away on Wednesday, May 26.
The collection for May 30 was$5,497. Thank you.
Dear Parishioners,
The Academy of St. Joseph extends much gratitude to our parish community for their prayers throughout the year.
We congratulate all students who will graduate from Kindergarten, and ask God’s blessing on them as they continue their journey as students.
Special thanks to Fr. McGuire and all the priests of St Joseph’s for their spiritual leadership, prayers and support.
Angela Coombs
Principal
PLEASE REMEMBER OUR PARISH IN YOUR WILL
No matter what the size of your estate, if you want to provide for relatives, friends and our Parish you will need a WILL. If you die without one, you lose control of the disposition of your assets. The state law in which you reside will tell your family where your money and property goes.
Naming our Parish as a charitable beneficiary in your Will is simple. Through careful review of this alternative you may save further income and estate taxes. For further information, you and/or your attorney may contact
Director, Planned Gifts
The Archdiocese of New York
1011 First Avenue, SI400
New York, NY10022
Telephone: 212-371-1000, E3317
FEAST DAYS, SCRIPTURE CITATIONS
AND SPECIAL INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK
SATURDAY, June 5 St. Boniface, bishop & martyr
2 Tm 4:1-8/Mk 12:38-44
12:10 PM
5:30 PM Anne Genega
SUNDAY, June 6Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ
9:00 AM Ann Fennessy
11:30 AM Cathy Driscoll
6:00 PM Dora Campo
MONDAY, June 7
1 Kgs 17:1-6/Mt 5:1-12
12:10 PM Carmela Di Lucia
5:30 PM Robert Lehman
TUESDAY, June 8
1 Kgs 17:7-16/Mt 5:13-16
12:10 PM Regina Rywelski (living)
5:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, June 9St. Ephrem of Syria, deacon, doctor
1 Kgs 18:20-39/Mt 5:17-19
12:10 PM Rita Cea
5:30 PM
THURSDAY,June 10
1 Kgs 18:41-46/Mt 5:20-26
12:10PM Edward Shalhoub (living)
5:30 PM
FRIDAY, June 11The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Ez 34:11-16/Rom 5:5b-11/Lk 15:3-7
12:10 PM Rose Arias
5:30 PM
SATURDAY,June12The Immaculate Heart of Mary
1 Kgs 19:19-21/Lk 2:41-51
12:10 PM
5:30 PM William Charles Hess
MONTHLY PARISH ACTIVITIES
Sunday10:00 AM / Children’s Religious Studies / Casserly
10:00 AM / Sunday 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
7:00 PM 2nd /mo / Altar Rosary / 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