Thank You

On behalf of the Parish of St. Joseph/ Mt.D'or, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all those that supported our Annual Independence Day BBQ through your time, talent and treasure. May God Bless each and everyone and please continue to support us in our future parish ventures.

Parish Notices for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

1. The new R.C.I.A. program begins on Friday, September 6th at 7pm in the Parish Hall. It is open to all adults 17 years and over who would like to complete their Christian Initiation (First Communion or Confirmation) and persons desirous of being baptized or received into the Church. 
2. If you know someone who is sick and would like to receive holy communion, but is unable to attend Mass, please contact Parish Office, Karen Ramlogan or any Minister of Holy Communion. 
3. The Pre-Marriage program resumes on Wednesday 11^th September. There will be a meeting of Wednesday Sept. 4^th at the usual place and time for team members. 
4. The ordination of the Monsignor Robert Llanos as Auxiliary Bishop of Port of Spain will take place on Saturday, 14^th of September in Our Lady of Fatima Church at 9.30 am. All of you are invited. We would like to encourage young people to participate in this great event.

Blessings to ALL our parishioners this week!

Happy Independence Day

The Parish of St. Joseph/Mt. D'or would like to extend Independence Greetings to our fellow citizens. May God bless this land that is named after the Holy Trinity.

New Posture During Mass

The change in Posture during Holy Mass takes effect as of this weekend. To learn more about this you can read THIS article.

Feast of St. Augustine of Hippo

Augustine was influenced by reading the life of Saint Anthony of the Desert, who when he read “Go, sell all you have, and give to the poor, and come and follow me”. Augustine did just that.

St. Augustine of Hippo is the patron of brewers because of his conversion from a former life of loose living, which included parties, entertainment, and worldly ambitions. His complete turnaround and conversion has been an inspiration to many who struggle with a particular vice or habit they long to break. 

St. Augustine's Prayer to the Holy Spirit

Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. Amen.   

Parish Notices for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

1. Our annual Independence Barbeque is next Saturday 31^st August.  This weekend is our last chance to purchase tickets. Thanks to the many who came forward during the past weeks with monetary contributions to help with the purchase of ingredients.If you would still like to make a contribution, please contact Deacon Jeffrey.
2. The new RCIA program begins on Friday, September 6th@ 7pm in the Parish Hall. It is open to all adults 17 years and over who would like to complete their Christian Initiation that is First Communion or Confirmation, and persons desirous of being baptized or received into the Church.
3. If you know someone who is sick and would like to receive holy communion, but cannot attend Mass, please contact Parish Office or Karen Ramlogan or any of the other Ministers of the Holy Communion.
4. The Parish office will be closed this week, from Monday 26^th to Friday 30^thAugust. We are very sorry for inconvenience. For funerals please contact Mr. Morris Smith or Deacon Jeffrey.
5. Please note the change of posture will be implemented at all Masses from next weekend, 31st Aug – 1st Sep. (See the Table in the Catholic News).
6. The Pre-Marriage program resumes on Wednesday 11^th September. There will be a team members meeting of Sept. 4^th at the usual place and time.   

Blessings to ALL our parishioners this week!

The Queenship of Mary

“Blessed are you, O Virgin Mary, because you believed in all the things which were told you by the Lord: you will reign for ever with Christ”.

The feast of the Queenship of Mary was established in 1954 by Pope Pius XII and commanded that on that day each year, the world should renew its consecration to her. This memorial celebrates the same event that is highlighted by the fifth glorious mystery of the Holy Rosary.

"The purpose of the Feast is that all may recognize more clearly and venerate more devoutly the merciful and motherly sovereignty of her who bore God in her womb" (Ven. Pius XII, Ad. Coeli Reginam).

May the Mother and Queen of our lives, Mary, continue to lead us towards her beloved son and our King, Jesus Christ and wrap us in her mantle of love. 

Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us. 

Parish Notices for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1. There will be a Roman Catholic Archdiocesan Grand Raffle for Catholic Education Prizes: Audi A4 Sports Sedan, Mazda 2 Sedan, 20 Cubic ft. refrigerator, Trip for 2 to Miami and One Toaster Oven. Ten dollars per ticket. A raffle book has 12 tickets and it is sold for $100.00 dollars (2 ticket bonus). More information of the poster and in the Catholic News. Check your parish for tickets or contact Fr. Allan Hall. Let us support Catholic Education! 
2. Our annual Independence Barbeque is on Saturday 31^st August. If you would like to assist us by sponsoring some of the ingredients – rice, perhaps a contribution towards a case of chicken, vegetables, BBQ sauce or ketchup, please contact Deacon Jeffrey. Tickets cost $40.00. The menu includes Savory Rice, Pasta & Green Salad. 
3. The new RCIA program begins on Friday, September 6th at 7PM in the Parish Hall. It is open to all young adults -17years & over - who would like to complete their Christian Initiation, and persons desirous of being baptized or received in the Church.

Blessings to ALL our parishioners this week!

Independence Day BBQ

CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE

TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE. 

CONTACT DEACON JEFFREY, CAROL-ANN VILLAFANA OR MICHAEL HILL

Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Since death is a consequence of sin, it was fitting that in the case of Our Lady, due to her freedom from original sin and personal sin, she would have protected her from the general law of death.

The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary commemorates the death of Mary and her bodily assumption into Heaven, before her body could begin to decay.

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is declared as a dogma in the Catholic Church stating "that the Immaculate Mother of God, the ever Virgin Mary, having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory." As a dogma, the Assumption is a required belief of all Catholics; anyone who opposes their belief in the dogma, Pope Pius declared, "has fallen away completely from the divine and Catholic Faith."

And Mary said:

'My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord

and my spirit exults in God my saviour;

because he has looked upon his lowly handmaid. 

Yes, from this day forward all generations will call me blessed,

for the Almighty has done great things for me. 

Holy is his name,

and his mercy reaches from age to age for those who fear him.

He has shown the power of his arm, 

he has routed the proud of heart.

He has pulled down princes from their thrones 

and exalted the lowly.

The hungry he has filled with good things, 

the rich sent empty away.

He has come to the help of Israel his servant, 

mindful of his mercy

-according to the promise he made to our ancestors-

of his mercy to Abraham and to his descendants for ever.'

Taken from the Gospel of Luke

Holy Mass is celebrated at 6AM in St. Joseph R.C. Church and 6PM in Mt. D'or

Parish Notices for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1. Tomorrow/Today (August 11th) there will be the monthly Marian Devotions in Laventille. Even if you cannot go we would like to encourage you to join spiritually with the pilgrims by prayer.
2. On Thursday (15^th of August) we will celebrate the great Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into heaven. Please come to give thanks God for what He has done to Mary and what He has prepared for us. The mass will be at 6 in the morning in St. Joseph and 6 pm in Mt. D’or.
3. Our annual Independence BBQ is on Saturday 31^st August. If you would like to assist us by sponsoring some of the ingredients – rice, a case of chicken, please contact Deacon Jeffrey. Tickets cost $40.00. The menu includes Savoury Rice, Pasta & Green Salad.
4. The new R.C.I.A. program begins on Friday, September 6th @ 7pm in the Parish Hall. It is open to all young adults -17 years & over - who would like to complete their Christian Initiation, and persons desirous of being baptised or received in the Church.
5. The next Infant Baptism is on Saturday 7^th September. Registration takes place on Monday afternoons in the Parish Office. Please bring along the original birth paper and the names of the 2 Catholic godparents when registering.
6. There will be a meeting of the CCSJ: St. Joseph/Mt.D'or Parish Group on Sunday 11^th August, 2013 after the 8.30 AM Mass.

Blessings to ALL our parishioners this week!

General Chapter of Dominicans

On Thursday, August 8th, we celebrated the feast of our Holy Father, Dominic. That same day, the General Chapter concluded. From this short video you can learn about the important topics/issues which were discussed, and the key decisions which were taken in Trogir (Croatia). 

Saint Dominic

Today the members of the Dominican Family celebrate the feast of their Holy Father Dominic. The picture below contains few scenes from the life of this great Saint. So we have a quiz for you today. Can you recognize these events?

Prayer to St. Dominic
(Founder of the great order of preachers, OP)

O great Saint, who, inflamed with divine love, didst find thy delight in prayer and intimate union with God; obtain for us to be faithful in our daily prayers, to love our Lord ardently, and to observe His commandments with ever increasing fidelity.

New Posture during Holy Mass

Beginning the first weekend in September, all parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, will undergo a change in posture during the celebration of Holy Mass. The reason for this to be implemented comes in light of some churches throughout the Archdiocese without any kneelers which causes the faithful to stand during the Eucharistic Rites, while other parishes (with kneelers) would kneel. So to ensure that there is proper uniformity throughout the Body, this change in posture would be implemented in September. You can read and understand more about this in the article posted here: Stand in Thanksgiving

Parish Notices for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1. Our annual Independence BBQ is on Saturday 31^st August. If you would like to assist us by sponsoring some of the ingredients, please contact Deacon Jeffrey. Tickets cost $40.00 for Chicken or Fish. The menu includes Savoury Rice and the Colonel’s secret sauce. 
2. The new RCIA program begins on Friday, September 6th at 7pm in the Parish Hall. It is open to all young adults -17years & over - who would like to complete their Christian Initiation, and persons desirous of being baptized or received in the Church. 
3. The next Infant Baptism is on Saturday 7^th September. Registration takes place on Monday afternoons. Please bring along the original birth paper and the names of the two (2) Catholic godparents when registering. 
4. Our Friends from Holy Saviour Anglican Parish invite us for their Patronal Festival. Sunday 4th of August at 8.00 there will the celebration of the Transfiguration. On Monday – a Teaching Day, on Tuesday: Community Quiet Day with activities from 9 am – 5 pm. It is a great occasion to meet our Friends and learn more about their community.

Blessings to ALL our parishioners this week!