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Station Manager's Message
Being named Joseph, I have a special devotion to St. Joseph. I recently discovered an old practice that I had never heard of before. This devotion is the St. Joseph's Seven Sorrows and Seven Joys. This devotion's origin is traced to an incident involving two Franciscan priests traveling in a ship along the Belgium coast. A storm hit, and the ship was sunk. For three days and three nights, the two priests clung to a plank and prayed to St. Joseph. Then, at one point, in youthful form, the spouse of the Virgin Mary and foster father of Jesus Christ appeared to the priests, guided them to safety, and taught them the practice of reciting seven Our Fathers and seven Hail Marys in honor of his Seven Sorrows and Seven Joys.
The Seven Sorrows and Seven Joys each stem from seven powerful moments in St. Joseph's life. We are invited to learn a larger lesson from these. I am happy that we were able to have Fr. Samuel Dubois, Parochial Vicar at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Mechanicsburg, record the devotion for us. Please listen for it.
It is my prayer that in this year of St. Joseph we increase our love for him. Because of his unique relationship to Jesus and Mary, he is among Heaven’s most powerful protectors and intercessors.
Thank you for listening to Holy Family Radio. I want to challenge you to tell someone you know about us. You can help us by getting the word out about Catholic Radio in Central Pennsylvania.
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This is a link to St. Joseph's Seven Sorrows and Seven Joys
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Spiritual Advisor's Corner
We hear news reports about the inflation rate, but we definitely can feel the price increases all around us. A few days ago I got my usual McDonalds order (a ten-piece Chicken McNugget, large fry and large sweet tea), and I was shocked when the cashier told me it was $9.95. Wow, almost $10 for a McDonalds meal? That would’ve been a first!
Of course, there’s been lots of things going on to impact the pricing: a shortage of chicken, lots of government spending which increases the money supply, and increased wages that McDonalds needs to pass on to customers. Everything is causing prices to go up. So, the amount we pay has to be more than it has been in the past.
While everyone in the world constantly wants more and more from us, what Jesus asks of us does not increase. In fact, He took on Himself the guilt of all of us, the sin of all the world, from all time, and paid that price. If we desire to follow Him into His Heavenly Kingdom, we must then take part in that sacrifice by reflecting on His Word in the Scriptures and receive His Life in the Sacraments. Think of that, He doesn’t say to us, “well, I sacrificed a lot on the Cross, and you sin so much more than I did, so you have to suffer so much more than I did.” NO! He paid the price, and we receive the reward of what He did when we walk with Him in the Scriptures and in the Sacraments.
Inflation may be going crazy, but Jesus already paid the debt for our sins. Allow His Divine Mercy to pour into your heart, free of charge, and feel the freedom of His Love. That’s better than a Chicken McNugget meal, and cheaper, too!
Fr. Timothy Sahd
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Starting in August, Holy Family Radio will be using a new online donation provider, Little Green Light. The change-over to LGL will save us charges in accepting online donations. After August 1st all online and monthly donors will need to re-enter your donation information.
For those of you who send a check or have your financial institution send a check, you need not change anything. Thank you for your assistance in this cost-cutting move.
Please go to our web site to complete updating your donation information after August 1st
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Listen to Fr. Brian Mullady on
Open Line Thursdays at 3:00
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Keep up to date with our Parish Bulletin Board.
Use the link below.
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Catholic Perspective is a weekly 30-minute, award-winning radio program of the Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg. It features news, information and inspiration for all people of faith. It informs listeners about the ongoing work and witness of the members of Christ's Body, the Church, throughout the diocese. The program features content from American Catholic Radio, a production of Franciscan Media.
This show airs Saturdays at 12:00 PM with an encore Sundays at 10:00 AM and Mondays at 12:00 PM.
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Adam was returning home late one night. When Eve confronted him. “You’re seeing another woman, aren’t you?” she accused.
“Don’t be silly,” he replied. “You’re the only woman on earth.”
Later that night Adam felt a tickle and woke up. What are you doing Eve?” he demanded.
"I’m counting your ribs,” she said.
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Important Dates in July
July 1 Saint Junípero Serra, Priest
July 4 Independence Day
July 5 Saint Elizabeth of Portugal
July 14 Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin Memorial
July 18 Saint Camillus de Lellis, Priest
July 22 St. Mary Magdalene
July 26 Ss. Joachin and Anne, Parents of B.V.M.
July 30 St. Peter Chrysologus, Bishop & Doctor of the Church
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Here is a short list of some of the items we need at our broadcast center. The next time you are shopping, please consider purchasing one of the items listed below. We try to keep our expenses as low as possible and this could really help us.
- printer paper
- printer ink (HP952XL)
- postage stamps
- 8' foldable portable table
- four foldable portable chairs
We truly appreciate any assistance you can give us. Please call us to make arrangements to drop off any donations you have for us.
(717-525-8110)
THANK YOU!
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Holy Family Radio, Inc.
P.O. Box 6028
Lancaster, PA 17607-6028
717-525-8110
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