ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH

O great St. Rocco, deliver us, we beseech you, from contagious diseases, and the contagion of sin. Obtain for us a purity of  heart which will assist us to make good use of health and to bear sufferings with patience. Teach us to follow your example in the practice of penance and charity so that we may one day enjoy the happpiness of being with Christ, Our Savior, in Heaven. Amen.

After due consultation and prayerful reflection, and in order to provide for the proper care of souls entrusted to him, Bishop Joseph E. Strickland is pleased to announce the following pastoral assignments and appointments for the Diocese of Tyler.
All assignments are effective July 1, 2020, unless otherwise noted.
PASTOR
Rev. Ambrose Chinnappa assigned as pastor of St. Luke Parish in Wills Point (from pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Clarksville).
Rev. Mark Dunne assigned as pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Mt. Vernon (from pastor of St. Theresa Parish in Gladewater and St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Gilmer).
Rev. Guillermo Gabriel-Maisonet assigned as pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Madisonville (from pastor of St. Andrew Parish and St. Patrick Parish in Lufkin).
Rev. Timothy Kelly assigned as pastor of St. Andrew Parish in Lufkin (from faculty of St. Mary’s Seminary in Houston).
Rev. Mark Kusmirek assigned as pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Frankston (from pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Madisonville).
Rev. Jay Lucas assigned as pastor Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Jacksonville (from pastor of St. Anthony Parish in Longview).
Rev. Juan Carlos Sardinas assigned as pastor of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish in Fairfield and priest-in-charge of St. Mary Mission in Teague (from pastor of St. James Parish in Sulphur Springs).
Rev. Selvaraj Sinnappan assigned as pastor of St. James Parish in Sulphur Springs (from pastor of St. Therese Parish in Canton).
Rev. Jesudoss Thomas assigned as pastor of St. Therese Parish in Canton (from faculty of Holy Trinity Seminary in Irving).
Rev. Gavin Vaverek assigned as pastor of Our Lady of Victory Parish in Paris and St. Joseph Parish in Clarksville (from pastor of St. Luke Parish in Wills Point).
Rev. Jose Luis Vidarte assigned as pastor of St. Anthony Parish in Longview (from parochial vicar of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler).
Rev. Denzil Vithanage assigned as pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Lufkin (from pastor of Our Lady of Victory Parish in Paris).
ADMINISTRATOR TO PASTOR
Rev. Luis Arroyave, currently parochial administrator of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Diboll, appointed pastor of the same parish.
Rev. Stephen Duyka, currently parochial administrator of St. Catherine of Sienna Parish in Atlanta, appointed pastor of the same parish.
Rev. John Henao, currently parochial administrator of Christ the King Parish in Kilgore, appointed pastor of the same parish.
Rev. Joseph Lourdusamy, currently parochial administrator of St. Leo Parish in Centerville, appointed pastor of the same parish.
Rev. Nelson Munoz, currently parochial administrator of St. Therese of Lisieux Parish in Center, appointed pastor of the same parish.
Rev. Luis Roncancio, currently parochial administrator of St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish in Buffalo, appointed pastor of the same parish.
Rev. Joby Thomas, currently parochial administrator of St. Francis of the Tejas Parish in Crockett, appointed pastor of the same parish. Father Thomas will also continue as parochial administrator of Most Holy Trinity Parish in Trinity.
PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATOR
Rev. Emmanuel Akpobolokemi assigned as parochial administrator of St. Lawrence of Brindisi Mission in Waskom (from parochial vicar of St. Joseph Parish in Marshall).
Rev. Freddy Celano assigned as parochial administrator of Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission in New Summerfield and parochial vicar of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Jacksonville (from parochial administrator of Sacred Heart Parish in Mt. Vernon).
Rev. John Robinson Thason assigned as parochial administrator of St. Theresa Parish in Gladewater (from parochial vicar of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler). Father Thason will also continue as priest-in-charge of Our Lady, Queen of Angels Mission in Overton.
Rev. Cristian Zelaya assigned as parochial administrator of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Gilmer (from parochial vicar of the same parish). Father Zelaya also assigned as parochial vicar of St. Matthew Parish in Longview.  
PAROCHIAL VICAR
Rev. Roselio Fuentes assigned as parochial vicar of Sacred Heart Parish in Nacogdoches (from parochial vicar of St. Joseph Parish in Marshall and Immaculate Conception Parish in Jefferson).
Rev. Raymundo Garcia assigned as parochial vicar of Our Lady of Victory Parish in Paris and St. Joseph Parish in Clarksville (from parochial vicar of St. Andrew Parish and St. Patrick Parish in Lufkin).
Rev. Jose Marin assigned as parochial vicar of St. Andrew Parish and St. Patrick Parish in Lufkin (from parochial vicar of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Jacksonville).
Rev. Luis Carlos Pena assigned as parochial vicar of St. Joseph Parish in Marshall and Immaculate Conception Parish in Jefferson (from parochial vicar of Sacred Heart in Palestine).
OTHER
Rev. Zachary Dominguez, LC assigned as chaplain of Bishop Gorman Catholic School in Tyler (from parochial vicar of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler). Father Dominguez will also provide priestly ministry at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler.
Rev. John Gomez assigned as priest-in-residence at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler (from pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Frankston). Father Gomez will continue as vicar general.
Rev. Patrick Hartnett granted a personal leave of absence to assist family (from pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Jacksonville).
Rev. Joshua Neu assigned to temporary ministry at Sacred Heart Mission in Rusk and Ven. Antonio Margil Mission in Alto. Father Neu will continue as chaplain of St. John Paul II Campus Ministry in Tyler and diocesan vocations director.
Rev. Carlos Rangel granted a personal leave of absence (from parochial vicar of Sacred Heart Parish, Nacogdoches).
Rev. Kevin Young assignment pending (from parochial vicar of Sacred Heart Parish in Palestine).
DEANS
Rev. Mark Dunne appointed dean of the Northwest Deanery.
Rev. Denzil Vithanage appointed dean of the Southeast Deanery

Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the Most Holy Sacreament of the altar. Since I cannot now receive Thee under the Sacramental Veil, I beseech Thee, with a heart full of love and longing, to come spiritually into my soul through the Immaculate Heart of thy Most Holy Mother, and to abide with me, Thou in me, and I in Theee, in time and in eternity. Amen

Jesús, creo que estás verdaderamente presente en el Santísimo Sacramento del altar. Como ahora no puedo recibirte bajo el velo sacramental, te suplico, con un corazón lleno de amor y anhelo, que vengas espiritualmente a mi alma a través del Inmaculado Corazón de tu Santísima Madre, y que permanezcas conmigo, Tú en mí, y yo en Theee, en el tiempo y en la eternidad. Amén

Bishop Joseph Strickland assures us that,  even though we are not being fed by Christ’s Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity in the Eucharist in these days,  God has not abandoned us. Do not despair! We are here for each other, especially those in the most vulnerable age bracket for the COVID-19 virus.

El obispo Joseph Strickland nos asegura que, a pesar de que no estamos siendo alimentados por el Cuerpo y la Sangre, el Alma y la Divinidad de Cristo en la Eucaristía en estos días, Dios no nos ha abandonado. ¡No se desesperen! Estamos aquí el uno para el otro, especialmente aquellos en el grupo de edad más vulnerable para el virus COVID-19.

Scroll to the bottom of this page and click on the link to the St. Philip Institute for messages from Bishop Strickland and other spiritual video resources. The videos are also provided in Spanish.

Desplácese hasta el final de esta página y haga clic en el enlace al Instituto St. Philip para ver los mensajes del Obispo Strickland y otros recursos de video espiritual. Los videos también se proporcionan en español.

Instructions for Celebrating Liturgies while facing COVID-19
 

My dear brothers and sisters, I hope you and your family are well.  Let us continue to pray for each other. Bishop Joseph Strickland has informed us that starting on Friday, May 1, 2020, Eucharistic celebrations will be resumed in public with the participation of 25% at each Mass.  For  St. Joseph only 75 people may participate in each Mass. This is to avoid a possible spread of Covid-19 that is still circulating in our communities. I hope that we can all cooperate with the precautionary measures that have been suggested to us, in a special way with healthy distance. In this first phase of opening we thank God that his people will feed on the Body of Christ again. However, we have to put a lot of effort to avoid contagion and continue to obey the indications so that we can progress little by little in this first phase of opening. I share with you some points that our diocese has suggested to us for those who participate in the Holy Eucharist.
1. The Diocese of Tyler still continues with the dispensation of attending Sunday Mass and Holy days of obligation  until further notice, this means that parishioners are not required to attend Sunday Masses. However, those who participate in the Holy Eucharist have the required precaution.
2. - Those who feel sick or have any possible symptoms of Covid-19 please stay home.
- It is recommended that they continue to care for the most vulnerable in the face of this pandemic. That is, avoid bringing children to Mass for 1-6 year olds. Likewise, it is recommended that people over 65 years of age or those with a serious illness not attend. For example, diabetes, high blood pressure, lung disease, asthma, or those undergoing chemotherapy treatments.
- Everyone who attends Mass must wear a face mask.
- Please bring gloves or bring antibacterial gel and put it on before entering the Church and when leaving.
- Maintain a healthy distance, at least 6 feet. Especially take this distance when they process to receive Holy Communion, when they enter and when they leave the Church. Also leave an empty bench between each person to keep a healthy distance.
3. We will continue to omit the greeting of peace, this can be replaced by making a gesture of reverence to others.
- Missals and song books are not yet allowed at this time.
4. Remember that there are only places for 75 people in each Mass, in case more people arrive, they are recommended to wait for the next Mass. That is why they are asked to try to distribute themselves within the Masses that we will have every weekend. Please let us try to collaborate as much as possible by following the instructions that the Diocese has sent us so that we do not have a possible contagion of Covid-19.
Weekend Mass Schedule:
Saturdays:
- 5:00 pm English
- 7:00 pm Spanish
Sundays:
- 6:00 am Spanish
- 7:30 am English
- 10:30 am English
- 12:30 pm Spanish
- 5:00 p.m. Spanish
May God bless you and keep praying for each other. Have a great day!
Msgr. Zacharias Kunnakkattuthara
 
Mis queridos hermanos y hermanas espero que se encuentren bien, así como seguimos orando unos por otros. Les comunico que el señor Obispo Joseph Strickland nos ha informado que a partir del día Viernes 1ro de mayo del presente año se reanudarán las celebraciones Eucarísticas en público con la participación de un 25% en cada Misa, es decir que, en nuestra comunidad de San José, Marshall solo podrán participar no más de 75 personas en cada Misa. Esto es para evitar un posible contagio de Covid-19 que aún se sigue circulando en nuestras comunidades. Espero que todos podamos cooperar con las medidas de precaución que nos han sugerido, de una manera especial con la sana distancia. En esta primera fase de apertura le agradecemos a Dios porque su pueblo volverá alimentarse del Cuerpo de Cristo. Sin embargo, tenemos que poner mucho empeño para evitar el contagio y seguir obedeciendo las indicaciones para que poco a poco vayamos avanzando en esta primera fase de apertura. Les comparto algunos puntos que nuestra diócesis nos ha sugerido para aquellos que participen de la Santa Eucaristía.
1.         La Diócesis de Tyler aún continúa con la dispensación de asistir a la Misa dominical y los días de preceptos hasta nuevo aviso, esto quiere decir que los feligreses no tienen la obligación de asistir a las Misas dominicales. Sin embargo, los que participen a la Santa Eucaristía que tenga la precaución requerida.
2.         - Aquellos que se sientan enfermos o tienen algunos síntomas posibles de Covid-19 por favor de quedarse en sus hogares.
-          Se les recomienda seguir cuidando a los más vulnerables ante esta pandemia. Es decir, evitar traer a los niños a la Misa de 1-6 años de edad. De igual forma se les recomienda que no asistan personas mayores de 65 años de edad o aquellos que padezcan de alguna enfermedad seria. Por ejemplo, diabetes, alta presión, enfermedades pulmonares, asma, o aquellos que estén en tratamientos de quimioterapias.
-          Se les pide por favor que todos los que asistan a Misa deben usar cubreboca.
-          De preferencias traer guantes o traer gel antibacterial y ponerse antes de entrar a la Iglesia y al salir.
-          Mantener la sana distancia, al menos de 6 pies. Especialmente tomar esta distancia cuando procesen para recibir la Sagrada Comunión, cuando entre y cuando salgan de la Iglesia. También dejar una banca vacía entre cada persona para mantener la sana distancia.
3.         Continuaremos omitiendo el saludo de paz, esto se puede reemplazar haciendo un gesto de reverencia a los demás.
-          Los misales y los libros de cantos aún no están permitido que permanezcan en las bancas.
4.         Recuerden que solamente hay lugares para 75 personas en cada Misa, en caso que lleguen más personas se les recomida que esperen para la próxima Misa. Es por eso que se les pide que traten de distribuirse dentro de las Misas que tendremos cada fin de semana. Por favor tratemos de colaborar lo más que se pueda siguiendo las instrucciones que nos ha mandado la Diócesis para que no tengamos un posible contagio de Covid-19.
Las Misas en la Parroquia San José, Marshall  para el fin de semana serán de acuerdo a los siguientes horarios:
Sábados:

• 5:00 pm Ingles
• 7:00 pm Español 

• 6:00 am Español
• 7:30 am Ingles
• 10:30 am Ingles
• 12:30 pm Español
• 5:00 p.m. Español

 
Que Dios los bendiga y sigamos orando unos por otros. Que tengan un excelente día!
Msgr. Zacharias Kunnakkattuthara