St. Joseph Catholic Church
412 Main Street, Greenville, MS 38701
Phone: 662-335-5251 — Fax: 662-332-1178
Rev. Richard Somers, Pastor
Rev. Frank Corcoran, Retired in Residence
Sister Marie Alspaugh, SSJ, Director of Pastoral Care
Mary Ann Barker, Director of Religious Education
Maria Sherman, Director of Music
Peggy Story, Administrative Assistant
Dick Clark, Business Manager

 
SUNDAY MASSES:
      Vigil on Saturday: 5:30 p.m.      Sunday:  8:00 & 10:30 a.m.
NURSERY:  during 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sundays
DAILY MASS:  6:30 a.m. Monday - Friday;  8:00 a.m. Saturday
CONFESSION:  Saturday 4:45–5:30 p.m. (or by appointment)
ADORATION & EXPOSITION OF BLESSED SACRAMENT: Tuesday and Friday: 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the Adoration Chapel
HEALING MASS: First Friday of each month at 12:00 Noon

 
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
 November 7, 2010

Appreciation Dinner - Monday, December 6th
    So we can acknowledge the loyalty, work and faith of so many in our parish, we will provide an appreciation dinner for all leaders on Monday, December 6th beginning at 6:30 p.m.  Their efforts are recognized and appreciated.  So many give exemplary service to our church and school.  They spread the light of Christ.  They make God’s love present by their good works.  We thank you for your service and we encourage you to keep it up.  Be faithful to building the kingdom of God by your faith at work.  Your example moves others to do good.  You inspire generosity in them.  Your faith shows forth.  You deserve our recognition and our gratitude.  We can only recognize you in a small way.  But for all the leaders and all who help in any way:  Thank you very much!!
"Grace is Greater Than Race"
    The 11th Annual “Grace is Greater Than Race” Unity Service will be held today at 6:00 p.m., at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 217 3rd Street.  This is a time for Christians to come together across racial and denominational lines to celebrate their unity in Christ.  You are invited to participate in this service and make a difference for good in our community.  Guest speakers are from Jackson.

    Development Director
    The Finance Committee and the School Advisory Council would like to hire a Development Director.  Good salary and benefits are assured.  Salary depends on experience.  We would like to start the hiring by December 1st.  If interested, or you know someone who would be good, call Dick Clark at 335-5251.
“When I love well, let me not say God is in my heart, let me say I’m in the heart of God.”
—St. Augustine 
Our Congratulations to…
•    Michael and Kathleen Mansour on their 18th Wedding Anniversary – November 7 
•    Wayne and Annetta Ebelhar on their 12th Wedding Anniversary – November 7
•    Eddie and Debra Kozielski on their 35th Wedding Anniversary – November 8
•    Randy and Terri Hill on their 24th Wedding Anniversary – November 8
•    Doe and Becky Signa on their 7th Wedding Anniversary – November 8
•    Gino and Edna Mangialardi on their 46th Wedding Anniversary – November 11
•    Mike and Ginger Morlino on their 38th Wedding Anniversary – November 11
•    Michael and Maria Sherman on their 26th Wedding Anniversary – November 11
•    Kent and Renay Grothman on their 12th Wedding Anniversary – November 13
Rest in Peace...
✞    Katy Anderson, this week at age 17.  Our sympathy and prayers are extended to Polly her mother, Ken her father, sisters Lindsay, Sara & Emily, & all relatives and friends
✞    Ray Haley, a long time and faithful parishioner who had Lewy body dementia, at age 81.

Pray for those in hospital, especially…
DRMC—George Mansour, Lou Koeppe
Manhattan Nursing Home, Jackson—Bobby Mosley
U.M.C., Jackson—Jim Crawford (very serious)
M.D. Anderson, Houston—Regina Sampolesi (very serious)
St. Dominic, Jackson—Rose Morris (hip replacement)

To keep up with Jim Crawford’s progress and condition, go to www.carepages.com/carepages/CrawfordCare  Your prayers are important and needed.

Pray for all who are ill at home…
Charlie Roth-Roffy, Pat Knotts, Chris Virden, Patsy Lamberson, William Roth-Roffy, Julia Farr, Sarah Little, Gale Jones, Carrie Maniscalco, Wilna Myers, Grace Warren, Connie Williams, Joe Piraino, Josephine Cannon, Mary Lauren Starr, George Virden, Terry Baioni, Charles Cortesi, Mary Hall, Mary Jane Caruso, Debbie Hamlin, Betsy Ray, Don Alexander, Elaine Murphy, Ruth Ann Darby, Mollie Brunson, Frances Williamson, Jack Hayes, Gail Phillips, Billy Wells, Bishop Joseph Latino, Gene Cryder, Jim Young, Nina Pieroni, Christi Harrison, Luther Chandler, Diane Ross, Walter Guyton, Jo Ellen Cross, Donna Ingram, Paul Mauceli, Blyn Butler, Andrea Brown, Margie Bramuchi, Jody Serio, Alice Duncan, Gene Repke, Terry Williams, Mary Gattas Parker, Greg Phillips, Wadel Abide, Alan England, Robert Gorrell, John “Chief” Oltremari, Lois Caston, Tina Welch, Mary Lynn McGraw, Francis Oberle, John Higdon, Beverly Durastanti, Sue Finley, Doris Oakes, Audra Brown, Mercy Mercado, Rose Parkerson, Barrett Scarborough

Pray also for:
Greg Abide, grandson of Wadell Abide, (in Afghanistan) Joseph Robinson (4th tour in Afghanistan
Knights of Columbus News
•    Special Thanks to the ladies and parents who made Halloween a huge success!! An Extra Special Thanks goes to the Monster Squad: Kelsi Mixon, Mary Katherine Smith, Benjamin Luckett, Derek Weddington, Briana Weddington, Anthony DiBiase, Courtney DiBiase, Patrick Moore, Aaron Arnold & Joe Fortner.
•    Win a St. Joseph or St. Patrick statue!! 
    Raffle tickets are being sold for $1 each or 6 tickets for $5.  Drawing is scheduled for November 16th.  Please call Bernie Brown at 347-8360 for more information.
•    The Fourth Degree is raffling a H & R Handi-Rifle 35 Whelen Single Shot Rifle. Tickets are $2 each or 6 for $10.  Call Dick Clark at 379-0599.
•    The Squires will have officer nomination & elections on Wednesday, November 10th after the prayer service at the high school.
Kroger Cards  and Scrip Cards
Please remember to use Kroger & Scrip cards for your gift, gas, grocery & other shopping needs.  Cards are available through church or school office.  Your every purchase assists Catholic education!! It doesn’t cost you anything over or above your regular purchases. Getting gifts for Christmas? Give a script card from one of your favorite stores.

Thanks to Mary Frances and Jimmy Lang for sponsoring Coffee and Donuts after the 8:00 am Sunday Mass.

Vision & Values Update
We are doing wonderful in this economic down time.  We plan to make a great difference in Greenville for a long time to come.  We are all asked to and expected to participate.  Why?   Because it’s God’s work.  And we need to do it.  It will take the commitment of all of us—to do our best.  Be as generous and challenging as you can when making your pledge.  We have the capability, so let’s do it.  For information, call Dick Clark at 335-5251.

St. Joseph Parish, Greenville, will honor Father Frank Corcoran on the occasion of his 80th Birthday and 56 years as a priest, on Friday, December 3rd.  Special Mass will be said by Bishop Latino and priests of the diocese at 7:00 pm.  All are welcome to attend, especially parishioners of parishes he served as associate or pastor.  Refreshments and a reception will be held in the Parish Hall after Mass.

Like to be an Usher, Scripture Reader, or Eucharistic Minister? Call us at 335-5251. Training begins soon.

Are you good at website creativity? If so, we could use you. Give Fr. Somers a call at 335-5251.

GHEC is offering a class in Story Board just in time for Christmas! It includes free software that you download at home.  Add a personal touch by recording  a narrative describing pictures.  It’s also great for birthdays, anniversaries, or other celebrations.  Class sessions are December 2nd, 7th & 9th from 6-8 pm.  Call Margaret Karr at 378-5338–seating is limited!

Thank you for your continuous and incredibly generous support of our church and school and ministries throughout the year!

This Week…
SUN
     7:10 am    8:00 Mass Choir Practice in Choir Room
    9:00 am    Coffee, orange juice and refreshments for all in the Parish Hall.  Come and enjoy.
    9:15 am    “Why Catholic?” Discussion Group meets in the Parish Hall Meeting Room. Ray LeMay leads the group and if anyone is interested, come join us.
    9:15 am    10:30 Mass Choir Practice in the Choir Room
  11:00 am    Sacred Heart Parish sponsors its yearly Autumn Feast Turkey Dinner until 2:30 pm.  Eat in or take out at the church center, 560 E. Gloster Street ($8 a plate).  All are invited to attend and have an excellent lunch.
    4:30 pm    5:30 Mass Youth Choir Practice in the Choir Room
    6:00 pm    “Grace is Greater Than Race” Unity Service at Pilgrim Rest Church.  All are invited to attend.  Come and pray for unity in the community.
MON
     7:00 am    Men’s Prayer Breakfast in the Parish Hall   
    4:00 pm    St. Joseph Fighting Irish play at home to Riverside in basketball  (girls and boys)
TUES
     7:00 am    Adoration & Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament in the Adoration Chapel til 8:00 pm
    7:00 am    Mission Mississippi Prayer Breakfast, Wash. County Baptist Assn. Building, Reed & Colorado
    8:30 am    11th Grade Retreat in the Parish Hall and St. Vincent de Paul
    4:00 pm    Good Samaritan Health Ministry Committee meets at DRMC West Campus Conference Room
    5:30 pm    Ladies Auxiliary of Knights of Columbus Meeting, K.C. Hall, Reed Road 
    7:00 pm    Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Meeting, K. C. Hall, Reed Road
WED
     9:15 am    Prayer Service at St. Joseph High School   
    5:30 pm    Evening Mass, in church
    5:30 pm    CCD Classes for children not attending Catholic school, K-Grade 8
    6:00 pm    10:30 Mass Choir Practice in the Choir Room
    7:00 pm    RCIA on “Understanding the Catholic Faith” in the Parish Hall
THU
     2:15 pm    Prayer Service at Our Lady of Lourdes School   
    5:30 pm    Basketball at home to Ray Brooks
FRI
     7:00 am    Adoration & Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament in the Adoration Chapel til 8:00 pm.
    7:30 am    Mass at St. Joseph High School Chapel
  12:00 pm    Next Healing Mass is Friday, December 3rd
    6:00 pm    St. Joe Soccer away to Cleveland High
SAT

     8:00 am    Morning Mass
    9:00 am    Liturgical Workshop at St. Dominic Hospital Auditorium
  10:00 am    AA Support Group meets in the Parish Hall Meeting Room   
    2:00 pm    St. Joe Middle School Basketball (girls and boys) at home to St. Aloysius (Vicksburg)



Say the Rosary daily for peace in the world; for the safety and protection of service men and women and their families; for the victims of natural disasters. 

Say a special prayer for peace in the middle East, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan this week.

MASS INTENTIONS
  Nov. 8 - 14
MON
 6:30 a.m.
 Cherry Cascio
TUE
 6:30 a.m.
 Joe Eusseppi
WED
 6:30 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
 Terry Allegrezza
Joe Muzzi, Jr.
THU
 6:30 a.m.
 Mario Noble
FRI
 6:30 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
 Special Intention/Healing of Mercy Mercado
Vincent & Norma Provenza (High School Chapel)
SAT
 8:00 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
 Roscoe Parkerson, Jr.
Carl Wuestenhoefer
SUN 8:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
 Tony & Chris Cintgran
People of the Parish
Joann Mascagni


His Word Is Truth and Life
MONDAY Titus 1:1-9 • Luke 17:1-6
TUESDAY Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 • 1 Cor 3:9-11, 16-17 • John 2:13-22
WEDNESDAY Titus 3:1-7 • Luke 17:11-19
THURSDAY Phil 7:20 • Luke 17:20-25
FRIDAY 2 John 4-9 • Luke 17:26-37
SATURDAY 3 John 5-8 • Luke 18:1-8
SUNDAY Mal 3:19-20 • 2 Thes 3:7-12 • Luke 21:5-19
. Thank you for reading my word.


Adoration and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Tuesdays and Fridays
 “The purpose of the Holy Hour is to encourage a deep personal encounter with Christ. The holy and glorious God is constantly inviting us to come to Him, to hold converse with Him, to ask for such things as we need, and to experience what a blessing there is in fellowship with Him.”
(Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen)