November 13, 2011
33rd Sunday in ordinary time
Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31/1 Thes 5:1-6/Mt 25:14-30
“For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. When people are saying ‘Peace and security’ then sudden disaster comes upon them… ‘For everyone who has, more will be given and he will grow rich, but from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away.’”
During this month we have celebrated the saints in glory, models for us all, who have attained final glory with God. We have paused to pray for other members of the communion of saints, who ask our prayer for them to achieve the same reward. The scriptures today speak of our opportunities to live our lives in anticipation of the same end.
How many treaties and agreements have been struck to achieve peace, reduction of arms, or drawing new national borders? Yet conflict and war remain. Discussion and debate have not produced a change of turning swords into ploughshares or spears into pruning hooks. Security flees us as volcanoes erupt, tsunamis rush ashore and earthquakes rattle and destroy. We cannot stop working for peace or aiding those who are hurt. Surely we can act, not just react or respond.
We have been blessed with so many gifts. We can speak of these as the talents of the gospel, yet we are slow to create an ongoing pattern of aid for others, or demand an altering of military budgets or the arms race. We seem to relegate the beatitudes of peacemakers and justice seekers to the diplomats engaged in these important roles.
Consider for a moment what you have done with the five, two or one talent the Lord has given you. What have you done, or what are you doing with it? For many, we have buried it. The Lord wants us to be accountable. He expects us to make a difference in our world today.
Our lesson today pits the wise versus the foolish.
HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly
The collection for November 6 was $7,755. Please be generous with your weekly contribution to our parish ministries.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.
Open Pastoral Council Meeting
St. Joseph’s Pastoral Council will be holding an open meeting on Monday, November 14, at 7 p.m. in the Rectory Common Room on the 2nd floor. Expected topics of discussion include the new translation of the Mass and plans for Advent. All parishioners are encouraged to attend.
Christ the King Brunch
To celebrate the end of the liturgical year, the Pastoral Council invites you to a brunch on Sunday, November 20, at about 10 a.m. in the Rectory Common Room on the 2nd floor (following the 9 a.m. Mass). Come meet your fellow parishioners and wish them an early Happy Thanksgiving.
The NYU Symphony will perform at the Church of St. Joseph on Monday, November 14 at 8:00 PM, led by conductor Jens Georg Bachmann. The program includes Schoenberg Kammersymphonie No. 2, Moscheles Concertante in F Major for Flute and Oboe, and Schubert Symphony No. 1. FREE admission!
8th Annual Dear Santa Project: Operation Sacred Heart School in the Bronx
(sponsored by St. Patrick’s Cathedral Young Adults):
On December 1, 2011, come to the St Patrick’s Cathedral Parish House, 14 East 51st Street, between Madison and 5th Avenues and participate in a great Christmas project! This is our 8th annual Dear Santa project and the recipients this year are the students of Sacred Heart School in the Bronx. Come this night between 6:30pm-9:30pm and pick up a Dear Santa letter form one of these children and let’s make their Christmas wish come true. Please rsvp or for more info, email .
Theology in the City 2011-21
Church of St. Vincent Ferrer-869 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10065
All sessions at 7pm
What do you know about the Apocalypse? In this series of lectures, Fr. Shah will unpack the rich and hopeful vision of all things, as seen by the Catholic faith. These lectures are suitable for the layperson, but they are aimed to take you more deeply into your spiritual life and theological understanding. And each conference can stand on its own. October 3rd is our first installment, where the nature of Beauty will be discussed: What is it? How do we know something is beautiful and why? Is God beautiful? Are we? How? We hope you will join us for Theology in the City 2011-2012! Bring friends!
The Promise of the Temple - December 5
The Poetics of the Bible - January 2
The Glory of the Lord - February 6
The Apocalypse in the Bible - March 5
The Work of Liturgy - April 2
The End of Man - May 7
Today’s Gospel speaks to us about “talents.” In Communities of Salt and Light, our Bishops help us apply Jesus’ message to our world right now: “Parishioners are called to use their talents, the resources of our faith, and the opportunities of this democracy to shape a society more respectful of the life, dignity and rights of the human person… The voices of parishioners need to be heard on behalf of vulnerable children—born and unborn—upon behalf of those who suffer discrimination and injustice, on behalf of those without health care or housing, on behalf of our land and water, our communities and neighborhoods. Parishioners need to bring our values and vision into the debates about a changing world and shifting national priorities.” Amen!~~Pax Christi Metro New York
Events at the Church of St. Catherine of Siena
411 East 68th Street
New York NY 10065-6305
Solemn Vespers for the Feast of Saint Cecilia, patroness of musicians, Tuesday, 22 November at 7 pm, St Catherine of Siena Church. Father Jordan Kelly, OP, pastor, will be presiding and preaching. It is an evening of reflection and prayer with the splendid music of Herbert Howells.
Face to Face with...David Schindler.
Dr. David L. Schindler, Theologian and Philosopher, is Editor-in-Chief of the North American Edition of Communio and Provost of the Pontifical John Paul II Institute.
The event takes place on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 7:00 PM in the Crossroads Auditorium, 125 Maiden Lane, 15th Floor, NY, NY (ID required to enter the building).
The interview will focus on these questions: Is philosophy dead (as Stephen Hawking claims)? If not, is it still relevant? Have reflection and critical thinking become a luxury for the online generation?
Interested in growing closer to God?
For 25 years, Lay Spirits of the Church of St. Francis Xavier has offered a program of prayer, presentations, reflection, group sharing and retreats mainly Tuesday night. Consider joining the LSP group scheduled to begin in January 2012. Information at: www.layspirits.org or call Mary Anne Sullivan at 212-580-1668, , or Grace Gorman 212-535-1326, . Applications due Nov. 22.
FEAST DAYS, SCRIPTURE CITATIONS
AND SPECIAL INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK
SATURDAY, November12
Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9/Lk 18:1-8
12:10PM Grace Henry Dybuncio
5:30PM Barbara Anne Smith
SUNDAY, November 13 33rd Sunday on Ordinary Time
Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31/1 Thes 5:1-6/Mt 25:14-30
9:00 AM
11:30 AM
6:00 PM
MONDAY, November 14
1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63/Lk 18:35-43
12:10 PM Dr. John Darrow (living)
5:30 PM
TUESDAY November 15 St. Albert the Great
2 Mc 6:18-31/Lk 19:1-10
12:10 PM Kathleen Teitler
5:30 PM Melvyn Patrick
WEDNESDAY, November 16 St. Margaret of Scotland
2 Mc 7:1, 20-31/Lk 19:11-28
12:10 PM Guerra & Cantu Families
5:30 PM
THURSDAY, November 17 St. Elizabeth of Hungary
1 Mc 2:15-29/Lk 19:41-44
12:10PM Monica Killoran
5:30PM
FRIDAY, November 18 Dedication of the Churches of Sts.Peter & Paul
1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59/Lk 19:45-48
12:10PM
5:30PM
SATURDAY, November19
1 Mc 6:1-13/Lk 20:27-40
12:10PM Anne O'Neill
5:30PM Grace Huang Dybuncio
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
7:30 PM / Lenten Confirmation Class / 1st Floor Back Parlor
Thursday
6:30 PM 1st /mo / Pax Christi Bd Mtg / PCMNY
7:00 PM / Newman Club / Casserly/Library
7:00PM / Scripture Study / 1st Floor-Back Parlor
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 / Caserly