MASS SCHEDULE: 31 JANUARY — 07 FEBRUARY 2010 SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH GIRARDVILLE Saturday, 30 January Vigil of Sunday 05:30 pm — JULIA CLARKE by the Clarke Trust Sunday, 31 January 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time 11:30 am — IN HONOR OF SAINT BRIGID by the LAOH Monday, 01 February Weekday 08:00 am — STEPHEN and ANNIE (Kerrigan) SMITH by Jonas Smith Wednesday, 03 February St. Blaise, bishop, martyr; St. Ansgar, bishop (OptMems) 08:00 am — EDWARD and FRANCES LUSHIS by Alice Walaconis Chiaretti Friday, 05 February St. Agatha, virgin, martyr (OblMem) 08:00 am — ROSEMARY BIRSTER O’CONNELL by Jean Birster Weist Saturday, 06 February St. Paul Miki and his companions, martyrs (OblMem) 08:00 am — DECEASED: StJosPar Memorial Society by StJosPar Vigil of Sunday 05:30 pm — HAROLD BURNS by Bob and Mary Burns and family Sunday, 07 February 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time 11:30 am — JUNE ANN ROWLAND PELLEGRINO (2nd anniversary) by Eileen Rowland

MASS SCHEDULE: 31 JANUARY — 07 FEBRUARY 2010 SAINT Vincent dePAUL CHURCH GIRARDVILLE   Vigil of Sunday 04:00 pm — ALBERT MISUNAS Sr. and ALBERT MISUNAS Jr. by their family Sunday, 31 January 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time 08:30 am — JOANNE DOBROSIELSKY BRENNEMAN by her cousin, Rose D’Alfonso Popeck, and husband, Frank Tuesday, 02 February The Presentation of the Lord (Fst) 08:00 am — JOSEPH C. CHIARETTI by his wife, Alice Thursday, 04 February Weekday 06:30 pm — DECEASED: HOLY ROSARY SOCIETY by the HRS Saturday, 06 February Vigil of Sunday 04:00 pm — RICHARD M. PETUSKY by Michael Gary Yesalavage Sunday, 07 February 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time 08:30 am — DECEASED: WHYTENA FAMILY by Jim and Georgann Connell

stjos/stvdp: 01.31.2010 - 04

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EXPLANATION OF GOD or DANNY EXPLAINS IT ALL FOR YOU by Danny Dutton, age 8, of Chula Vista CA One of God's main jobs is making people. He makes them to replace the ones that die, so there will be enough people to take care of things on earth. He doesn't make grownups, just babies. I think because they are smaller and easier to make. That way He doesn't have to take up His valuable time teaching them to talk and walk. He can just leave that to mothers and fathers. God's second most important job is listening to prayers. An awful lot of this goes on, since some people, like preachers and things, pray at times beside bedtime. God doesn't have time to listen to the radio or TV because of this. Because He hears everything, there must be a terrible lot of noise in His ears, unless He has thought of a way to turn it off. God sees everything and hears everything and is everywhere, which keeps Him pretty busy. So you shouldn't go wasting his time by going over your Mom’s and Dad's heads asking for something they said you couldn't have. Atheists are people who don't believe in God. I don't think there are any in Chula Vista. At least there aren't any who come to our church. Jesus is God's Son. He used to do all the hard work, like walking on water and performing miracles and trying to teach the people who didn't want to learn about God. They finally got tired of Him preaching to them and they crucified Him. But He was good and kind, like His Father, and He told His Father that they didn't know what they were doing and to forgive them and God said O.K. His Dad (God) appreciated everything that He had done and all His hard work on earth so He told Him He didn't have to go out on the road anymore. He could stay in heaven. So He did. And now He helps His Dad out by listening to prayers and seeing things which are important for God to take care of and which ones He can take care of Himself without having to bother God. Like a secretary, only more important. You can pray anytime you want and They are sure to help you because They got it worked out so One of Them is on duty all the time. You should always go to church on Sunday because it makes God happy, and if there's anybody you want to make happy, it's God! Don't skip church to do something you think will be more fun like going to the beach. This is wrong. And besides the sun doesn't come out at the beach until noon anyway. If you don't believe in God, besides being an atheist, you will be very lonely, because your parents can't go everywhere with you, like to camp, but God can. It is good to know He's around you when you're scared, in the dark or when you can't swim and you get thrown into real deep water by big kids. But you shouldn't just always think of what God can do for you. I figure God put me here and He can take me back anytime He pleases. And that's why I believe in God.

stjos/stvdp: 01.31.2010 - 05

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CHINESE AUCTION NEWS The Holy Rosary Society of St. Vincent dePaul Parish will hold its annual Chinese Auction on Sunday, 28 February, in the parish hall. This is an important event and a major fundraiser. We are hoping for the participation of all of our parishioners. Each parishioner is asked to purchase a PACKAGE that costs $15.00. This package includes the following: One admission ticket:             $2.00 Three 50 / 50 chances:            $3.00 Two train chances:                 $2.00 Three TV chances:                 $5.00 Cash donation towards purchase of large prizes:         $3.00 In addition, we ask that every parishioner donate three small prizes, baked goods or something for the craft table.

THANK YOU TO THE ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS for their generosity. They donated five hundred dollars ($500.00) to St. Joseph Parish for the maintenance and upkeep of our buildings. This entirely unanticipated gift is most gratefully received.

POLICY IN REGARD TO MUSIC AT FUNERAL MASSES It had been my practice during the twenty-two years that I was a pastor in Pottsville and Mount Carbon that, when there would be a funeral, I would ask the parish secretary to contact an organist and a singer. It was not the custom for the parish choir to provide music for funerals. Coming to Girardville, I continued that practice. I have come to understand lately that the members of our (combined) parish choir would like to provide the singing for funerals (along with one of the parish organists). This is fine with me. So, I have instituted the following practice: When I am making arrangements for a funeral Mass, I shall notify Mary Kay Squires, our senior parish organist. I shall also meet with the family of the deceased and shall tell them that we will provide an organist. (The organist in almost all cases will be either Mrs. Squires or Mr. Feeney). I shall also tell them that the parish choir is available to sing. I shall tell them that they have the option of having a soloist in addition to the parish choir but that this would entail an extra charge. Whatever the family prefers in regard to a soloist will be what we will do in this matter. This is what I have actually done for the last two funerals in our parishes. I hope that this policy is seen as fair and equitable.

 stjos/stvdp: 01.31.2010 - 06

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“This year, I will work with Congress and our military to finally repeal the law that denies gay Americans the right to serve the country they love because of who they are.” President Obama State of the Union address 27 January 2010 The President misleads us by what he says. The misleading phrase is “because of who they are”. He seems to be saying that there is a law that bars homosexuals from serving in the military. But there is no law that prevents homosexuals from serving in the military. However, there is a law that prevents gays from serving in the military. It’s called “don’t ask, don’t tell”. We have to unwrap some language here. Let me make an attempt to unwrap it. The basic problem is the confusion between the word “HOMOSEXUAL” and the word “GAY”. The latter is an old word, with a well-established meaning. The latter is a relatively new word (or new application of an old word). Its meaning is less well-established. As I understand it, the word “homosexual” refers to a person who has a deep-seated and persistent psychological pre-disposition towards being erotically attracted to persons of the same gender. It is often referred to as Same Sex Attraction (SSA). Homosexuality is a condition. It is not an action. Persons who have this condition need to be on guard when they find themselves in the presence of persons for whom they experience erotic attraction. What is the difference between “homosexual” and “gay”? The difference is that, while “homosexual” refers to a person who has a disordered condition, “gay” refers to a person who not only has the disordered condition but acts it out. By “acts it out”, we mean either that he actually engages in sodomy or that he wishes it to be know that he is willing to do so, perhaps even to the point of solicitation, which can be either direct or subtle. Are there any homosexuals serving in the US Military at the present time? If there are, I don’t know who they are, but I would be willing to bet that there are! Do I have any objection to homosexuals serving in the US military? Here is my guarded answer to my own question: If a person has the concupiscence of homosexuality, I think he would be well advised not to put himself into temptation by volunteering to serve in the military but, if he does volunteer, I hope he has self-discipline and prays for the grace of chastity and practices custody of the eyes. Do I have any objection to gays serving in the US military? Yes, I object strenuously! I think it is a totally bad idea to allow someone to advertise himself sexually to his fellow soldiers (or sailors or marines). My reasons for thinking that this is a totally bad idea are not exclusively reasons in the moral domain. They also have to do with esprit de corps! When one is dealing with men of active military age (roughly 18 to 35), one is dealing with persons who are extraordinarily sensitive to issues of sexuality: their own sexuality and the sexuality of those with whom they live and work. It is important to me that the men who are involved in defending the nation have a strong esprit de corps. It is important to me that they not be involved in sexual flirtations and jealousies while on duty. It is important to me that they keep their minds focused on the job they are doing and not be making goo-goo eyes at one another or planning trysts after reveille. Such activities do not lend themselves to their being vigilant to the doing of their duty, which is to protect our nation from our enemies. Back to the President’s misleading statement in his State of the Union Address. He implies that the current law unfairly restricts HOMOSEXUALS from serving in the military because of “WHO THEY ARE”. He is mistaken. The current law fairly and reasonably restricts GAYS from serving in the military, because of “WHAT THEY DO”.

stjos/stvdp: 01.31.2010 - 07

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SOME CATHOLIC SCHOOL WEEK EVENTS Sunday, 31 January: - “Breakfast at Trinity” from 8:00 AM to 12 Noon. All visitors are welcome to purchase a delicious all-you-care-to-eat breakfast. Breakfast will be prepared by Trinity Academy parents and friends and served by Trinity Academy students. Monday, 01 February: - “Bring a Buddy to Breakfast” from 07:15 to 08:15 am. Parents, grandparents and family are invited to join the children for Continental Breakfast compliments of the Home and School Association. 09:00 am - Opening Prayer Service at Annunciation Church, Shenandoah—All are welcome to join the student body in appreciation of our Catholic School education. 04:00 pm at Cardinal Brennan Field House - “Baskets With the Bishop” - Bishop John Barres will share some of his basketball skill with all of our area CYO basketball students. Tuesday, 02 February: - Bishop John Barres visits our school. The Bishop will be arriving at approximately 01:30 pm to visit the children and staff of Trinity Academy. A Prayer Service is planned as part of the school’s welcome of our honored guest. Wednesday, 03 February: - “Open House” from 09:00 to 11:00 am and 01:00 to 02:00 pm. Guests are welcome to visit classrooms and to see our Trinity teachers and students in action. Thursday, 04 February: - Educational Fun Assembly with Magician and Motivational Speaker, Cris Johnson. 10:00 am Assembly for Grades K to 4 & 01:00 pm Assembly for Grades 5 to 8. Friday, 05 February: Catholic Schools Week Mass at 09:30 am. The public is invited to celebrate our special liturgy with us at Annunciation BVM Church, Shenandoah. 12:00 noon Dismissal, with a Teacher Appreciation Luncheon and Faculty Meeting to follow. 06:00 pm – “Children’s Bingo” in the Trinity Academy School Cafeteria. All are welcome!

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