St. Joseph Parish & School St.

Joseph
74 Spring St . Fairhaven, MA 02719
Parish
A Catholic Community Called by God Welcomes All
To Love, Witness, Evangelize & Serve
OUR CHURCH IS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

June 9,
2024

“Do you want to be part of

Jesus Family?
Then Do The
Will of God
 St. Joseph Parish BAPTISM
Parents who are registered and
Inform ation practicing members of the Parish
Please call the office to make arrangements.
Parish Office Hours The Baptism Seminar for parents and
godparents is held on the third Saturday of each month.
Monday—Friday: 8:30am—2:30pm Baptism ceremony is held during any Mass you choose.

WEDDINGS
Anybody intending to get married at
St. Joseph church, must call the office
eight months in advance to make
Website: arrangements.
stjosephparishfairhaven.weebly.com
NEW PARISHONERS
Facebook: Stjosephfairhaven We welcome you to our parish!
Registration forms are available at the
office or on the St. Joseph webpage.
Please complete fully and return to office
Fr. Maiki Kamauoha, ss.cc, Administrator as soon as possible.
[frmaiki@stjosephparish.comcastbiz.net]
Please be sure to list telephone number and
Deacon Douglas Medeiros, Pastoral Asst. email address.

Ms. Ruth Monty, Music Director Website: stjosephparishfairhaven.weebly.com

Ms. Catherine Barboza, Secretary/Bookkeeper

[secretary@stjosephparish.comcastbiz.net] Any child 18 or older, must register on their
own as an adult.
Mrs. Melissa DeTerra, Dir. of Faith Formation
tel: 508-287-2640
[melissadeterra_2@hotmail.com]

S .J
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School: 508-996-1983
School Fax: 508-996-1998
Website:
saintjosephschool.org
Facebook: Stjosephschoolfairhaven

Mrs. Justyna Duzynski—Secretary ROSARY Held daily Monday thru Friday

Mrs. Renee Sullivan – Bookkeeper
Campus Minister—Sr. Muriel Lebeau, ss.cc. 7:30a.m. in the Church

ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN

Legion of Mary Book Barrel

meeting your needs for books, rosaries, scapulars, and medals.
Stop by and chat with Joyce after each Mass
All items are free.
 Message from Fr. Maiki
Peace be with you!
In our Gospel passage this Sunday, Jesus emphasizes the importance of unity in the pursuit of God's will.
Confronted by accusations and misunderstandings from the crowd, religious leaders, and even His own family,
Jesus clarifies that true kinship transcends biological ties. He says, "Whoever does the will of God is my brother and
sister and mother" (Mark 3:35). This profound statement redefines family, focusing on spiritual rather than physical
connections. By our baptism, we are all part of the family of God.

Today, Jesus' message is particularly relevant in our fragmented world. Unity, as Jesus teaches, is not merely about
being together but about being united in purpose—specifically, in our commitment to God's will. This unity
transforms us into a close-knit family, bound not by blood but by shared faith and mission. Such a family supports,
nurtures, and strengthens each member, fostering an environment where God's love and grace can flourish.

In our daily lives, we are called to embody this unity. We must strive to overcome divisions, whether they arise from
misunderstandings, prejudices, or conflicts, and instead, work together towards our common goal: to live out and
spread the love and teachings of Christ. By doing so, we become a living testament to the power of unity in faith,
reflecting the very essence of God's kingdom here on earth.

Wishing you a Blessed Week!

Please join us for the Eucharistic Revival as we try to strengthen our faith in the Eucharist, who IS Jesus!

All sessions will be held at 6:00pm at each location

DATE: St. Joseph = June 12th
O.L.O.A. = June 26th, July 10th

To end the Eucharistic Revival Session, we will be having a Eucharistic Healing Mass
on Saturday, July 13th at 4:30 pm
Fr. Pat Crowley, ss.cc,
well-known for his healing Mass will be at St. Mary’s Church and a special collection will
be taken on June 23rd to support his ministry.
Please join us.

ALL ARE WELCOME!

 MONTHLY EXPENSES / COLLECTIONS 10th. Sunday in Ordinary Time —June 9, 2024
(Posted monthly in the first bulletin of each month)

Ecclesiastics Students—$3679.00

Bishop Assessment—6/9/2024
Father’s Day—6/16/2024 Saturday, June 8 4:30pm
Peter’s Pence—6/30/2024
Francis J Cox Sr 8:00am
Sunday, June 9
Francis & Lillian Tanque 10:00am
Monday, June 10 Michael Rego 8:00am
St. Joseph’s PARISH CALENDAR
Tuesday, June 11 Robert Mitchell 8:00am
Monday, June 10 9:00am Prayer
Tuesday, June 11 6:30pm Shawl Wednesday, June 12 Sean Allen 8:00am
Tuesday, June 11 6:00pm Finance Mtg. Thursday, June 13 Alfred Vincent 8:00am
Patricia Camacho
Wednesday, June 12 CANCELLED Bible Study (40th. Anniversary)
Wednesday, June 12 6:00-8:00pm Eucharist Revival Friday, June 14 8:00am
Thursday, June 13 8:30am Coffee Hour Saturday, June 15 Laurinda Medeira 4:30pm
Thursday, June 13 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal Michael Barcellos, Sr 8:00am
Sunday, June 16 (2nd. Anniversary)
Friday, June 14 6:00-9:00pm 40 Hr. Devotion Mary R Sumner
Saturday, June 15 9:00am-Noon Cars n Coffee (Birthday Remembrance)

Saturday, June 15 10:00am Legion of May Ernest Pare' 10:00am

Wednesday, June 19 5:00pm Bible Study
Wednesday, June 19 6:00pm Fundraiser
Thursday, June 20 6:00pm Book Club
Saturday, June 22 10:00am Legion of Mary
Monday, June 23 9:00am Prayer Andy Donovan, Angie Medeiros, Anneliese Darling,
Tuesday, June 24 6:30pm Shawl Anna Parker, Antonio Rodrigues, Anthony Rezendes,
Ashlin Costa, Barbara Davis, Bernice England,
Help Homeward Bound continue to Beverly Macedo, Brandon St Pierre, Brian Swire,
creatively expand its range of services by Cecile Garton, Chad Garland, Corinne Lebeau,
providing a bequest in your estate plans Daniel DaCofca, Daniel Patrick Kane,
that you will be remembered. David Rodrigues, Denise Dipaula, Dorothy Lowney,
Dorothy Mello, Doug Severs, Dylan Soares, Ed Marnik,
Please remember St. Joseph Church in Elaine DosSantos, Elaine Pasquill, Elizabeth Rodrigues,
your bequests which will continue to be Evelyn Cuadrado, Florence Gamache, Ford Rodrigues,
of help. Geraldine Cox, Harper Marachal, Ilona Langhoff ,
May God’s blessings be with you always. Isabella Reynolds, Jacqueline Cote’, Jasper Amaral,
Jeanne Dube, Jeanne Reedy, Jen Braga,
Jennifer Normandeau, Jessica Newman, Joan Tucker,
Joao Rezendes, John Fumo, Joyce Vieira, June Smith,
Parishioners in Kevin Labrecque, Laurie Ann Porto, Leon Couture,
Nursing Homes Linda Amaral, Linda Edwards, Lou Rosa, Louis Kenyon,
Maria Fragata, Maria Fumo, Mary Ann Shaw,
Mary Lou Krosschell, Matilda Almeida, Nancy Sylvia,
SIPPICAN THE ROYALS ATRIA Pat Foster, Paula Tinker, Ralph Wright, Rene Fleurent,
Matilda Almeida Jeanne Dube Doris Sullivan Rita Pare’, Ronald Arruda, Ronald Toussaint,
Rosemary Rodrigues, Sandra Pacheco, Shane Martin,
Noma Pereira ALDEN COURT Steven Arruda, Sumitra Banjare, Teresa Beaulieu,
Theresa Kennedy-Daigle, Victor Fernandes
Irene Moniz OURS LADY’S Phyllis Ducary
HAVEN If you would like prayers for anyone,
Florence Gamache please call the office 508-994-9714
SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
1st. Week of the month—Birthdays
2nd. Week of the month—Marriages
Last Week of the month—Deceased

MAINTENANCE HELP
NEEDED
HANDYMAN /
JANITORIAL SKILLS
We are seeking a dedicated individual to contribute 20
hours per week to maintain the cleanliness and safety of
our place of worship.
Responsibilities include general cleaning duties such as
dusting, window cleaning, and vacuuming to ensure the
church is kept in excellent condition.
Additionally, basic handyman skills are required to
perform maintenance repairs as needed.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact the
church office with your information.
Office tel: 508-994-9714

MUST pass a C.O.R.I.

The vigil lamp will burn

in memory this week
FOR: Alfred Vincent
BY: son, Alfred Vincent

The bread, candles, and wine will be

offered this week in memory
FOR: Alfred Vincent
BY: son, Alfred Vincent “Renew the Face of the Earth”

The 2024 Catholic Appeal has raised:

$2,148,634.58
(as of 05/27/2024)

There is still time to participate. Your

contribution helps the diocese fund vital
programs and ministries that serve those in need across
southeastern Massachusetts, one person and one family at a time.
Your contribution makes a difference – it can help a child who
needs food, a youth who is discovering the value of his or her
faith, an unwed mother struggling to cope, housing for the
homeless, a man discerning a calling to the priesthood,
and much more.
God Bless
Kaden James Costa You can make a gift or pledge online at
June 2, 2024 www.GiveFRDiocese.org
St. Joseph School Students
 DAMIEN DOLLARS—2024
June Winners

Ed Dennehy—6/2/2024

CONGRATULATIONS!

To honor Our Lady's Anniversary

of the apparitions in
Fatima, Portugal in 1917,
June 8 through June 16
Legion of Mary,
The Right to Life + Brian Benoit Phyllis Goulet
Knights of Columbus Laurie Benoit Maureen Isidoro
will lead the rosary on the Cody Cabral Cathy Melanson
13th of each month to pray for peace. Shana Almeida Ty Costa
Thursday, June 13, 2023 Ethan Dalten Maryann Daigle
at 3 p.m. Amie L’Etoile Harper Reis-Costa
Held at the outdoor shrine of our Lady at the Hillary Amaral Antonio daCunha
corner of Spring and Adams street. Edward Dennehy Caitlin Faunce
Look forward to seeing you. Piotr Duzynski Curtis Pepin
All are welcome to join us. God Bless John Gralton Adam Borges
Joan Paulino Roberta Canastra
Bishop’s Prayer Luis Pereira Daniel Martel
Inten ons for Year 2024 Elizabeth Sylvia Edward Sylvia
Diocesan Eucharis c Catherine O’Leary Patricia Foster
Adora on Devo on Sydney Swallow Nils Isaken
June 14th. 6:00—9:00pm
Deodato Gonsalves Kevin McKenna
1. All your personal needs
2. All the needs of other adorers participating
3. Each Churches’ prayer needs
4. The prayers requested by our Bishop. The Bishop is
continuing to ask us during 2024 to pray for the
Thursdays
Sanctification of Priests and for an increase in Vocations
and Ordinations.
Thank you, Peace and Blessings,
COFFEE HOUR
from The Team
8:30a.m. in Damien Hall
GOD
BLESS Come & Join fellow parishioners
Levi
Fisher
Dos Santos
All are Welcome
Knights of Columbus
Sacred Hearts Council #17998
5-26-2024
Mark S. Cabral Phone: (508) 739-3218
Financial Secretary Email: mrkcbrl4@gmail.com
Always looking for new members
Call Mark or
Join online: KofC.org