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Week of 5 December - 12 December



Christmas Mass
at St. Joseph

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We're in need of ushers for Christmas Masses (8:00 PM, Midnight and 10:00 AM). Please send an email to Fr. Capuano if you are willing and able to assist in ensuring we can open the doors for the faithful for Christmas: bcapuano@sjcpetersburg.com

Please note: Mass times for Christmas: 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM, Midnight, 10:00 AM.You must sign up for Mass to ensure a seat. The 5:00 PM Mass is presently full. Please click here for more information and to register. 1 hour of confession before each Mass.
Weekly Deacon Reflection
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Weekly Pastor's Reflection on the Sunday Readings

This Week at St. Joseph

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Advent Vespers

Join the clergy of the parish for Vespers (EveningPrayer) each Sunday of Advent at 4:45 PM. The liturgy will also be live-streamed and programs will be uploaded for digital viewing. Vespers will be live-streamed and the homily will replace the "Sunday Catechesis with Fr. Capuano throughout the course of the season.

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6 December
Feast of St. Nicholas
There is a European tradition of putting out shoes and boots and filling them with gifts for family members on the feast of St. Nicholas. Maybe consider providing a little seasonal cheer to a loved one?
Resources for the Season of Advent
As we anticipate Advent looking very much like the past six months, please consider looking into the following resources as we approach the season of Advent in a couple weeks: 
  1. Meditations for Advent
  2. Waiting for Christ - Advent and Christmas Reflections by Cardinal Newman
  3. Little Books - The popular "Little Books" can be ordered directly from the website at littlebooks.org. They are available in paper and ebook formats. You can also get all the seasonal books on the Little Books app available for iOS and Android devices. To learn more about the app, go to littlebooks.org/app
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December 12th at 6:00 AM- Rorate Latin Mass
Honored Guests: Rev. Johannes Smith, Knights and Dames of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre
FeaturingColleen Thorburn, HarpSchola Sancti Joseph
Rorate Mass is an Advent tradition in honor of Our Lady which is celebrated in candlelight at dawn. Please join us immediately following Mass for a special presentation on Our Lady of Guadalupe in the St. Vincent de Paul parish hall. Please plan on bringing breakfast with you for the presentation. For more information, contact Anne Marie Donlon: amdonlon@sjcpetersburg.com
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Angel Tree at St. Joseph Church
Advent is next weekend. It is time to begin thinking of how we can help to make Christmas a little merrier for those who need our help!  Because of COVID restrictions, however, this year our Angel Tree will have to be done in a different way. Anyone interested in helping to organize this effort should contact drobinson@sjcpetersburg.com today. We will be assisting Filmore House and its 74 residents. They are in need of the following: 
  • Men's Socks
  • Women's Socks
  • Hats
  • Gloves
  • Blankets
Please wrap your gifts, mark them as being appropriate for a man or a woman and drop them off in the box marked Angel Tree in the parish hall by December 18th.  If you have questions or concerns, please contact drobinson@sjcpetersburg.com.
Caroling!
Sunday, December 20th. Please join the St. Joseph Community as we carol in Old Towne.  Young and old alike are encouraged to be a part of this festive event.  We will begin our musical journey after the 11:30 AM Mass and return to the parish hall for hot cocoa and snacks.  
For more information: amdonlon@sjcpetersburg.com.
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Progress on the Crucifixion Oil Painting with our friends from Richmond Conservation Studio.   

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General Year-End Gift Giving  
This is the season we give thanks to God for all He has done for us this past year and throughout our lives.  It is also a good time to begin considering how we might give back some of our wealth or assets to Him with a special year-end gift.  Offering a financial gift is a way to express gratitude to the Lord for these blessings. 

Take advantage of the charitable tax deduction for gifts made before December 31 (benefits of income tax deductions, capital gains savings, and other financial benefits), and consider the variety of gift options available to you.  Your gift to your parish can make a great difference.  There are a variety of ways you can contribute a gift.  The easiest and most direct methods are donations of cash, stock and IRA Charitable Rollover. 

For more information on how you can help make a difference by contributing a year-end gift to St. Joseph, please contact the parish office: (804) 733-3115.

Virtus Bulletins
Are you up to date on your monthly training bulletins? It is time again for the USCCB to audit all parishes, school and catholic organizations recognized by the Diocese of Richmond. These training bulletins have always been considered required on-going training.  Bulletins are brief and most can be completed in 1-2 minutes so please log into your virtus account at www.virtus.org  and bring your training up-to-date.  

If you have any questions or need assistance of any kind please contact Peggy Andrews at: pandrews@sjcpetersburg.com, or 804-733-3115 ext. 12.

Wine
We are getting low on wine for the Mass. Would you consider donating a bottle or two of light-colored wine? Thank you in advance for your generosity!
 
Preparation for Spring Sacraments
Saint Joseph Catholic School - Substitute Teachers

Are you feeling a calling to share your Catholic faith? Saint Joseph Catholic School is in need of substitute teachers. Classroom management, problem-solving, and creative thinking are needed skill sets for this position. If you are interested in subbing, please send your resume to Mrs. Sarah Owens, Principal sowens@saintjosephschool.com.

Angel Tree at St. Joseph School
At Christmas time, we receive the greatest gift of all, and we are reminded to share our many blessings generously with others. Each year, St. Joseph sponsors an Angel Tree to purchase Christmas gifts for families in need in our community. This year, you can virtually sign-up! Use the link below to sign-up for an "angel." Return your unwrapped gifts to St. Joseph School by Tuesday, December 8th. 
St. Joseph School Angel Tree
Knights of Columbus - Council 694 - News
Click here for more information....don't forget, ornaments are on sale....
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