St. Joseph's Church

Remember your loved one by having a Mass said for them. Call the rectory at 413-445-5879.

Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children On January 22, 2022, all dioceses in the United States are called to observe a Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children, and for the loving support for their families before and after birth. It is never too late to seek the Lord's mercy and healing through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. His greatest desire is to forgive us, pouring out His infinite mercy upon us so that we may be healed. If you or someone you know is suffering after abortion, confidential, compassionate help is available. You can find out more information about the Catholic Church's ministry for healing after abortion by visiting www.hopeafterabortion.com. Let us take courage and offer prayer and penance, that all human life would be welcomed in love and protected in law.

January 23, 2022 - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST “What man could not utter nor conceive, and what he could never have dared to desire – that, God in his love has uttered, conceived, and executed. Should we ever have dared suggest to God that he should make his Son die for us, that he should give us his Flesh to eat and his Blood to drink? If all that were true, then man would have been able to imagine things that God could not do. He would have gone further than God in the inventions of love, [and] that is impossible.” St. John Vianney, Eucharistic Meditations: 1st Meditation.

Thank you to Dery Funeral Home for the Parish Calendars. Once again, your support and generosity is deeply appreciated.

Due to the increase of COVID-19 cases, St. Joseph Rectory Office is temporarily closed. Please call 413-445-5789 if there is something you may need. Thank you in advance for understanding.

January CCD schedule at St. Joseph: January 23 & January 30.

Dear Bishop McDonnell, Msgr. Mike, Fr. Michael, and Parishioners, I want to thank you for your kind welcome of me to your parish on the weekend of January 8-9, 2022, which was the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. I am grateful for the hospitality and kindness that I received. Thank you for being open to praying for vocations to the priesthood and for our efforts in the diocese to encourage the men of our parishes to follow God's call. Lets not forget young women too who may be called to religious life. We must be courageous in being good examples of faith in order that we may build a culture that promotes vocations. Thank you again for your efforts and your prayers!! God bless you all! Fr. Michael Pierz St. John the Evangelist Parish, Agawam

On Wednesday, Jan. 19 area pro-lifers from Pro-Life of Pioneer Valley and the Diocese of Springfield will hold a March for Life. The March activities will include: Mass at 10 AM at St. Michael's Cathedral, 260 State Street, Springfield, a walk for life to immediately follow the Mass (app. 11 AM) and lunch will be served in the Bishop Marshall Center. For those who are unable to walk, a pro- life rosary will immediately follow the Mass. This March is in solidarity with the National March for Life held each year in Washington, D.C. Please join us to stand up for the "Right to Life". For more information email prolifepioneervalley@gmail.com.

The FOOD PANTRY is in dire need of toilet paper and personal care items. If you are able to help please leave in the baskets in Church. Thank you for your continuous support.

YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST - “Oh, if men loved You, all the churches would be continually filled with people prostrate on the ground adoring and thanking You and burning with love for You at seeing You with the eyes of faith hidden in the tabernacle. But no; men forgetful of You and of Your love, leave You, O my Lord, abandoned and alone. Inflame me with Your love so that from this day forth, I may live only to love and to please You.” St. Alphonsus Liguori, The Holy Eucharist: Octave of Corpus Christi, Meditation I. For more information and videos check out www.yearoftheeucharist.net.

Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children On January 22, 2022, all dioceses in the United States are called to observe a Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children, and for the loving support for their families before and after birth. It is never too late to seek the Lord's mercy and healing through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. His greatest desire is to forgive us, pouring out His infinite mercy upon us so that we may be healed. If you or someone you know is suffering after abortion, confidential, compassionate help is available. You can find out more information about the Catholic Church's ministry for healing after abortion by visiting www.hopeafterabortion.com. Let us take courage and offer prayer and penance, that all human life would be welcomed in love and protected in law.

Our parishioners are invited to join thousands of Catholics nationwide in prayer for the respect of human life during a special novena called "9 Days for Life". Please visit www.9daysforlife.com to sign up to receive daily intentions from January 19th through the 27th.

CCD will resume Sun. Jan. 23.

Update: There will be no CCD classes this Sunday.