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St. Joseph Parish Business Center
4824 Highland
630 964-0216
630 964-0867 fax
Religious Education Office: 630 971-1704
Youth Ministry: 630 964-0216 x1201
St. Joseph School: 630 969-4306
www.stjosephdg.org
Weekend Masses:
Saturday Evening: 5:00 pm
Sunday: 7:00, 9:00 am, 11:00 am, & 5:00 pm
Weekday Masses:
7:00 am and 5:30 pm (Monday-Friday)
8:00 am (Saturday)
Weekday Holy Days: Call for schedule
Sacrament of Reconciliation: (Confession)
St. Joseph Catholic Church ▪ 4801 Main Street, Downers Grove
Monday and Tuesday: 6:00—7:00 pm
Saturday: 3:30—4:30 pm
God’s Call to Us
Registration:
We are happy to welcome new members to our
community. Please contact Deacon Frank Kozar at
630 964-0216 x1107.
Pastor:
Rev. John Phan jphan@sjpdg.org
Parochial Vicar:
Rev. Marek Herbut mherbut@sjpdg.org
Deacons:
Frank Kozar, Greg Ouska, Carl Schumacher &
Robert (Pat) Sullivan
Parish Service Coordinator:
Frank Kozar fkozar@sjpdg.org
Music Director/Liturgist:
Robert Valle bvalle@sjpdg.org
Liturgy Assistant:
Helene Nogle hnogle@sjpdg.org
Adult Faith Formation Director:
Barb Labotka adultfaith@sjpdg.org
Director of Religious Education:
Jacqueline Lackaff jlackaff@sjpdg.org
(The St. Joseph Parish Mission Statement)
St. Joseph Parish is a community chosen and called by
God to be sent and directed by the Holy Spirit.
It exists to provide the People of God the pastoral care and
spiritual nourishment they need to proclaim the good
news of Christ in their lives and to the world.
Our Response to God’s Call
(The St. Joseph Parish Vision Statement)
St. Joseph Parish is a community of God’s People empowered
by the Holy Spirit to promote God’s reign in the world.
Nourished by Word and Sacrament, we will grow together in faith,
hope, and in a passionate love of God and neighbor.
In our families, we will teach and learn the love of Jesus Christ.
In our various occupations we will make decisions
and set priorities in accordance with the values of the Gospel.
And in the world around us we will stand always for
justice, compassion and peace.
Religious Education/Youth Apostolate Assistant:
Helen McAlpine hmcalpine@sjpdg.org
Sacraments
Director of Youth Apostolate:
Marta Spiezio mspiezio@sjpdg.org
Baptisms: We celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism every Sunday.
Parents are required to attend a Baptismal formation meeting.
Baptisms are scheduled at this meeting. Please call the Parish
Center for reservations and further information.
Business Manager:
Beth Harbauer bharbauer@sjpdg.org
Parish Administrative Assistant:
Gail Granby ggranby@sjpdg.org
School Principal:
Rita Stasi rstasi@sjsdg.org
School Secretary:
Julie Wojciechowski jwojciechowski@sjsdg.org
Counseling Service:
Joanna Avignone Joanna.avignone@gmail.com
Facilities Manager
Joseph Geraghty jgeraghty@sjpdg.org
Marriages: Arrangements should be made at least six months in
advance to provide ample time for preparation of this sacrament.
Please call the Parish Center for more information.
Sick or Homebound: If you or a member of your family is
hospitalized or homebound and would like a priest to visit, please
notify the Parish Center.
Parish Boundaries: North: Tollway; South: 59th St. East: Prospect
Ave. & extensions north and south; West: Belmont Avenue
P A S T O R’ S C O R NE R
D
ear Parishioners,
We are to love God with our heart, soul, and mind. This is the commandment Jesus has given
us. But Jesus, as he always does, moves us beyond our limited thoughts and he opens our spirits to
the realiza on of what makes up a true and authen c rela onship with God: love of others. These
two commandments must go hand in hand. They must be a part of our mind, where we learn with
our intellect what it means to be a faithful disciple. They must be a part of our heart, where we
integrate love at its deepest level, giving unselfishly and without coun ng the cost. And these
commandments must be a part of our souls, where no ma er what, we present our loving ac ons
to God so that God can sanc fy them, can make them holy, lest we start to think that we are the
origins of love.
God is the source of all love, and we begin to love more deeply, more authen cally, only
when our hearts, souls, and minds work together to God’s ul mate purpose in Christ: That all may
be one. Not just the ones with whom we are familiar or comfortable with, but all people, especially
those who have never had an experience of concrete love of God through an experience of
compassion given from another person.
As we end this month dedicated to respec ng life, we can see how these great
commandments form us to love others at every level of life, and in every encounter. Our love must
be all encompassing.
In these last days of the month, bring your mind, heart, and soul to God. Ask God to fill every
part of you with a love that is truly formed by Christ. This may bring you to be more kind to a family
member, rela ve, or co-worker in need of reconcilia on. This may bring you to offer your me for a
local organiza on that serves those who are struggling in daily life. This may bring you to join the
struggle against some of the great injus ces and oppression that afflict our na on and world. Or
this may bring you to u er silence before God, holding the great needs of others in quiet prayer,
and asking God to heal and strengthen the world and all its peoples. But each of us must take that
first step. We must come before God; we must seek God’s face. May all of us take that first step
towards Love.
In Christ,
Father John Phan
S T E W A RD S H I P
Fill Your Heart with Gratitude
There’s an old French proverb: Gra tude is the
memory of the heart. It’s a beau ful thought. When we
remember our grandparents, a special Christmas long
ago, the day a child was born, a memorable celebra on
or achievement, we recall these events with deep
warmth in our hearts. As Chris an stewards, these
memories remind us of God’s goodness and fill us with
a deep sense of gra tude for having experienced them.
But when we look at the proverb a bit more
closely, we realize those cozy thoughts are not exactly
what it’s sugges ng. It’s not that only when we
remember good things, thankfulness fills our hearts. It
is sugges ng that for the heart, the spiritual life,
gra tude must become our memory. That’s far more
challenging, and for the Chris an steward it is a
challenge that needs to be met on one’s spiritual
journey. No one lives this life without forming painful
memories. For some, childhood was a difficult me. For
anyone orphaned, or abused in any way, memories can
be cloudy and hur ul. Marriages falter, friendships end,
loved ones die. Even through our painful memories,
there is reason for hope, trust in God, and for gra tude.
Thought-provoking lessons on gra tude,
conversion and hope can be found in the bestselling
biography Unbroken. It is the story of Louis Zamperini,
who lived through incredible World War II experiences
of surviving 46 days in a ra a er his plane crashed,
only to spend most of the war being tortured in a
A Call to Stewardship
Fiscal Year Stewardship Information
Sunday, October 19
When one can find God, struggling with
us in the midst of pain, or rejoicing with
us in happy Ɵmes, one has discovered a
hallmark of the spiritual life.
Japanese prison camp. The memories that filled his
restless nights a er his release were excrucia ng and
brutal. Yet, as the tle suggests, Zamperini came out of
the ordeal, and through a spiritual awakening of his
Chris an faith, began to live an amazing life filled with
gra tude. His conversion was so profound, that he was
able to travel to post-war Japan and embrace his former
captors.
Ul mately, when they bring their memories to
prayer, the ques on for Chris an stewards is, “Where
was God for me in this or that situa on or event?”
When one can find God, struggling with us in the midst
of pain, or rejoicing with us in happy mes, one has
discovered a hallmark of the spiritual life. God can heal
memory and make it transforma ve. Here’s an exercise
we might try today: perhaps this is an ordinary,
seemingly forge able day. Ask yourself, what would I
most like to remember about this day if I could look
back on it in years to come? Then live this day as if you
are choosing to make a memory to fill your heart with
gra tude.
2014 Catholic Ministries
Annual Appeal Pledge Report
Monthly pledge payments for the CMAA pledges
should be made in the next few days. It is very
important that these pledges be paid so that our
parish will reach our goal. Once we have reached
our goal in paid pledges, 60% of the additional funds
received will be returned to the parish for our use.
Year-to-Date Goal
$ 446,400.00
Actual Year-to-Date Gifts:
$ 386,242.64
Amount Short of Needed Goal:
$
60,157.36
Parish Goal:
$
109,275.00
Weekly Sunday Goal:
$
27,900.00
Amount Pledged:
$
125,512.00
Gifts from October 19
$
23,879.67
Amount Paid:
$
106,395.00
Amount Due:
$
19,117.00
Thanks for Giving First Fruits
and Taking a Step!
Donor Count:
520
S T E W A RD S H I P
St. Vincent de Paul Donation Drive at St. Joe’s
November 15/16
The St. Vincent de Paul truck will be in the parking lot at St. Joseph Church the weekend of
November 15 and 16. As you are going through your clothes getting ready for the cold
weather, save anything you no longer want or doesn’t fit the kids any longer for the drive! We
have a special need for winter coats, hats, gloves, scarves, boots, etc. There is also a special
need for blankets, sheets and other linens.
For larger donation pick-ups at your home, please call the St. Vincent de
Paul Society at 630.231.4658 or email us at saintvincentdonate@gmail.com.
St. Vincent de
Paul Society
Thank you for helping us help others!
CHRISTMAS
in October?
That’s what it takes to be ready to sing the great carols of the season
as well as other liturgical music for the days of Christmas. Now is the
time to join choirs and help our parish celebrate the season with great
festivity and to also see if choir would fit your life’s schedule on a
regular basis. The St. Joseph Choir (11:00 am Mass) rehearses on
Tuesday evenings from 7:30 pm—9:00 pm. Singers and Musicians
(9:00 am Mass) rehearse on Wednesdays from 7:00 pm—8:30 pm.
We welcome all singers, high school age and older!
Contact Bob Valle, Director of Music/Liturgist (bvalle@sjpdg.org
or 630.964.0216, ext. 1209) to become a part of this
music ministry and to help lead our assembly to praise.
The Ministry of the Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
Training Session ▪ October 27 ▪ 7:00 pm
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist the presider in distributing Holy Communion
at Masses. Our Lord, present under the forms of bread and wine, is food for our journey to the
kingdom! For those interested in becoming Extraordinary Ministers, there are special formation
sessions which focus on the spirituality of the minister, the ritual of the Eucharist, and guidelines
specific to Saint Joseph Parish.
The next formation session for those interested will be held on Monday, October 27 at 7:00 pm.
Please contact Rob Visher at 630.244.6813 or rvisher@gmail.com for details if you are
interested in becoming an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. You may also contact Bob
Valle, Director of Music/Liturgist, at the parish bvalle@sjpdg.org or 630.964.0216, ext. 1209.
Save the Date!
FAIR TRADE
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
November 21, 22, & 23 ▪ Fitzgerald Hall
Watch the bulletin next week for more details....
SHOP EARLY and FEEL GOOD about where your money is going!
P A R I S H C O U NC I L
Note: This is the October installment of the monthly series showcasing the efforts of St. Joseph parishioners
who are dedicated to service, both within and beyond our parish. This article written by Laura Miller.
Matthew 5:14 says “You are the light of the
world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” St.
Joseph parishioners, Nancy and John Economou,
are living examples of Christians who are attempting
to bring light to the world, literally. Several years
ago, Nancy accompanied her husband on a
business trip to the Philippines and while there, she
volunteered at a local feeding program and met a
young girl severely burned and scarred by a
kerosene lamp, their only means of light after dark. Nancy learned that many children are left
alone in complete darkness while their parents worked at night. As a mother of five boys herself,
Nancy found that idea unimaginable. As a result of her desire to find a way to improve the lives of
those without light, the idea for Watts of Love was born. The first goal was to find a way to design,
manufacture, create and deliver 1,000 solar lights to one of the poorest islands in the Philippines.
The statistics are staggering: 1.6 billion men, women and children worldwide live in
darkness once the sun goes down. Light is the fastest way out of poverty because it offers people
hope. HOPE is the underlying philosophy of Watts of Love.
Access to solar lights offers improvements in Health,
Opportunity, Power and Education. Solar lights eliminate
the need to purchase deadly kerosene (which pollutes the
environment, destroys the upper respiratory system, and
causes severe burns). Lighting extends productivity well
into the night, giving mothers the opportunity to make more
goods to sell at market, and enables children longer time to
study to increase their education. (According to the United
Nations Development Program, it can increase income by
as much as 30%.) As a result of the increased income and
education, these individuals can positively impact their
circumstances. Finally, solar light can increase a child’s
daily study time up to 78%, according to the World Bank.
Also, children with dependable lighting attain two years
more formal education than those students without lighting. Clearly, access to light sees
immediate and tangible results for those who are fortunate enough to receive it.
In February, Watts of Love will be traveling to Ilin Island in the Philippines. They have
identified tribal groups in the mountains of Occidental Mindoro who will be recipients of solar
lights. They also plan to provide solar head lamps to numerous midwives in a remote island and
mountain village. A simple contribution of $40 will make it possible for a family in the Philippines
to have solar lights enabling them to raise themselves out of poverty. To learn more about Watts
of Love or to donate electronically, please visit www.wattsoflove.org or call the office at (630) 5761142. To send donations via mail, please send to 784 Oak Creek Dr. in Lombard, IL 60148.
FEED YOUR SPIRIT
Ultreya returns to St. Joe’s on the first Monday of
each month beginning November 3!
Cursillo
St. Joseph Parish is hosting a monthly Cursillo Ultreya. An Ultreya is a small group gathering for those
who have made the Cursillo Weekend or those who are interested in finding out more about the
WORLDWIDE C u r s i l l o Movement.
Location:
Date:
Time:
Facilitator
& Contact:
Fitzgerald Hall (lower level of the church)
Monday, November 3
6:30 pm—7:30 pm
Tammy Kinn at tamarakinn@gmail.com
Won’t you take this hour out of your busy schedule to share the LOVE of CHRIST among us at
St. Joe’s and within the Cursillo Movement?
What a great way to start off a busy month!
You can check out the Diocesan website for the Cursillo Movement at www.jolietcursillo.org to find out
how this Worldwide Catholic Movement has changed the lives of those who have participated!
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ST. JOSEPH PARISH EVENTS • Week of October 26
Sunday, October 26
8:00 am
RE Classes
9:00 am
Liturgy of the Word
10:00 am
RCIA
12:30 pm
Baptisms
Monday, October 27
9:00 am
Physical Fitness Group
4:00 pm
Religious Education
6:00 pm
Confession
6:00 pm
Eucharistic Adoration
6:30 pm
Eucharistic Minister Training
7:00 pm
Evening Bible Study
7:00 pm
Charismatic Prayer Grp
Tuesday, October 28
6:00 pm
Confession
7:00 pm
Theology for Beginners–AFF
7:30 pm
Choir
Wednesday, October 29
9:00 am
Physical Fitness Group
4:00 pm
RE Classes
Sch/Sh
Chapel
PC Library
Chu
Ch
Ch
Chapel
Chapel
Chu
Ch
PC Chapel
Chapel
PC Library
Music Rm
Ch
Chu/Sch
Wednesday, October 29
6:30 pm
Jr. Hi Confirmation Classes
6:30 pm
Legion of Mary
7:00 pm
SAFE
7:00 pm
Handbell Choir
7:00 pm
Handbells Rehearsal
7:00 pm
Singers & Musicians
8:30 pm
YA Rosary
Thursday, October 30
4:00 pm
RE Classes
6:00 pm
Love & Logic Series–AFF
6:30 pm
Wedding Rehearsal
Friday, October 31
7:30 am
Eucharistic Adoration
9:00 am
Physical Fitness Group
Saturday, November 1
9:00 am
1st Saturday Rosary Group
2:00 pm
Wedding
3:30 pm
Confession
7:00 pm
Prayer Study Group–AFF
Abbreviations:
Ch-Church Hall Chu-Church PC-Parish Center Sch-School Sh-School Hall
AFF-Adult Faith Formation YA-Youth Apostolate RE-Religious Education
Sch/Sh
PC Library
Ministry Rm
HB Choir Rm
HB Rm/Ch
Music Rm
YM Rm
Chu/Sch/Sh
Ch
Chu
Chapel
Ch
Ch/Chu
Chu
Chapel
PC Chapel & Library
FEED YOUR SPIRIT
What is contemplative prayer? St. Teresa answers: "Contemplative prayer [oracion mental] in my opinion
is nothing else than a close sharing between friends; it means taking time frequently to be alone with him who we
know loves us."
Contemplative prayer seeks him "whom my soul loves." It is Jesus, and in him, the Father. We seek him,
because to desire him is always the beginning of love, and we seek him in that pure faith which causes us to be
born of him and to live in him. In this inner prayer we can still meditate, but our attention is fixed on the Lord
himself.
The choice of the time and duration of the prayer arises from a determined will, revealing the secrets of
the heart. One does not undertake contemplative prayer only when one has the time: one makes time for the
Lord, with the firm determination not to give up, no matter what trials and dryness one may encounter. One cannot
always meditate, but one can always enter into inner prayer, independently of the conditions of health, work, or
emotional state. The heart is the place of this quest and encounter, in poverty an in faith.
Entering into contemplative prayer is like entering into the Eucharistic liturgy: we "gather up" the heart,
recollect our whole being under the prompting of the Holy Spirit, abide in the dwelling place of the Lord which we
are, awaken our faith in order to enter into the presence of him who awaits us. We let our masks fall and turn our
hearts back to the Lord who loves us, so as to hand ourselves over to him as an offering to be purified and
transformed.
Contemplative prayer is the prayer of the child of God, of the forgiven sinner who agrees to welcome the
love by which he is loved and who wants to respond to it by loving even more. But he knows that the love he is
returning is poured out by the Spirit in his heart, for everything is grace from God. Contemplative prayer is the
poor and humble surrender to the loving will of the Father in ever deeper union with his beloved Son.
Contemplative prayer is the simplest expression of the mystery of prayer. It is a gift, a grace; it can be
accepted only in humility and poverty. Contemplative prayer is a covenant relationship established by God within
our hearts. Contemplative prayer is a communion in which the Holy Trinity conforms man, the image of God, "to
his likeness."
Contemplative prayer is also the pre-eminently intense time of prayer. In it the Father strengthens our
inner being with power through his Spirit "that Christ may dwell in (our) hearts through faith" and we may be
"grounded in love."
Contemplation is a gaze of faith, fixed on Jesus. "I look at him and he looks at me." This is what a certain
peasant of Ars used to say to his holy cure about his prayer before the tabernacle. This focus on Jesus is a
renunciation of self. His gaze purifies our heart; the light of the countenance of Jesus illumines the eyes of our
heart and teaches us to see everything in the light of his truth and his compassion for all men. Contemplation also
turns its gaze on the mysteries of the life of Christ. Thus it learns the "interior knowledge of our Lord," the more to
love him and follow him.
Contemplative prayer is hearing the Word of God. Far from being passive, such attentiveness is the
obedience of faith, the unconditional acceptance of a servant, and the loving commitment of a child. It participates
in the "Yes" of the Son become servant and the Fiat of God's lowly handmaid.
Contemplative prayer is silence, the "symbol of the world to come" or "silent love." Words in this kind of
prayer are not speeches; they are like kindling that feeds the fire of love. In this silence, unbearable to the "outer"
man, the Father speaks to us his incarnate Word, who suffered, died, and rose; in this silence the Spirit of
adoption enables us to share in the prayer of Jesus.
Contemplative prayer is a union with the prayer of Christ insofar as it makes us participate in his mystery.
The mystery of Christ is celebrated by the Church in the Eucharist, and the Holy Spirit makes it come alive in
contemplative prayer so that our charity will manifest it in our acts.
Contemplative prayer is a communion of love bearing Life for the multitude, to the extent that it consents
to abide in the night of faith. The Paschal night of the Resurrection passes through the night of the agony and the
tomb - the three intense moments of the Hour of Jesus which his Spirit (and not "the flesh [which] is weak") brings
to life in prayer. We must be willing to "keep watch with (him) one hour."
November: A Time to Rejoice, to Remember, and to Give Thanks
A
s the autumn season comes to an end each year, the leaves change
their colors, fall to the ground, and become a part of the earth that
once nurtured them. Cold starts to settle in and we get the sense
that the earth falls into a great winter sleep. Though not a
liturgical season, November liturgies are filled with scripture, prayers, and
songs that reflect on the end of time and call each of us to prepare for that final
day when the Lord gathers us to himself just as the harvest is gathered from the
land. The days of Ordinary Time culminate with the celebration of the
Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe and flow into the coming
Advent season. And as a nation, we gather for our own national holy day Thanksgiving - to give thanks to God, the giver of all gifts.
Solemnity of All Saints, (Saturday, November 1) *not obligatory this year
Mass on Saturday, November 1 at 8:00 a.m.
Though not obligatory this year, the Solemnity of All Saints is still a holy day that you can celebrate! We
gather and rejoice for all the holy men and women who now live in God’s presence and serve as examples and
companions to us in our daily lives. Come pray the Eucharist on this day and perhaps celebrate your own
patron saint or one whose charism and life has helped to shape your life in Christ.
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed - All Souls (Sunday, November 2)
All Souls will be celebrated following our usual Saturday/Sunday schedule.
(Saturday 5:00 p.m., Sunday 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.)
The 11:00 a.m. Mass is for the intention of all the faithful departed – a
Mass of Remembrance. Each year St. Joseph Church remembers in a special
way those members of our parish community who have died this year by
calling out their names. We will continue this tradition at the Sunday
11:00 a.m. Mass on November 2nd. Our parish also acknowledges that
many still mourn after many years the death of loved ones and continue to
pray on their behalf to our compassionate God. Together, we pray for our
relatives and friends who have died and present them to our merciful God.
Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 27 at 9:00 a.m.)
Come and celebrate Thanksgiving Day with your parish at the 9:00 a.m.
Mass and give thanks to God for the blessings of the year. We are richly
gifted with so much, and so we gather to offer praise as many households, but
one family in Christ. Each year, members of the assembly bring nonperishable food items to the liturgy to carry them forward in procession at the
Preparation of the Gifts.
This ritual of solidarity, with those in need, helps the St. Vincent de Paul
Society continue its mission of service to those who hunger and to offer
support for their households.
A D U L T F AI T H F O R M A T I O N
“Christian Holiness and Doctrine:
Blessed Cardinal Newman’s Contribution”
The Second Vatican Council teaches us that the development of tradition, guided by the Holy
Spirit, takes place through the “contemplation and study made by believers” (Dei Verbum, n. 8).
Such “contemplation and study" is why we are pleased to offer this new program with the
aim of providing friendly intellectual and spiritual evenings for parishioners and their friends
to meet and to discuss the exemplary life and teachings of Blessed John Henry Newman
(1801-1890).
The sessions consists of the following:
Welcome & Coffee, Short Meditation, Lecture, and Discussion.
We will gather in the Parish Center Library & Chapel.
Saturday evenings: November 1 and November 22
7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Previous study of theology is not required. All are welcome to attend and invited to bring a
friend. A short advanced reading will serve as the focal point of the lecture and discussion.
Passion for Truth is available for purchase during parish center hours. The cost of the book
is $20. Please make check payable to: St. Joseph Parish, and note: Passion for Truth.
Background reading: Chapters 3, 4, 5, 9
First Session: Chapter 28, Christian Holiness
Second Session: Chapter 33, The Development of Christian Doctrine
Reservation is required. RSVP to the parish center at 630.964.0216.
P R O - L I FE C O R NE R
Many diapers, supplies and clothing items were collected for
Woman’s Choice Services and the McGivney Center of Hope and Healing.
These items will help numerous women and
babies in need in the Chicago area.
Thank you, St. Joseph Parish,
for your Generosity!
St. Joseph Catholics for Life: Promoting the Culture of Life through Prayer, Education, & Action
For more information or to be added to our mailing list: email SJC.ProLife@gmail.com, or
call Bob LeMay at 630.464.5344.
Thursday, November 6
7:00 pm
St. Joseph Church
Chapel
4801 Main St.
Downers Grove
Refreshments provided
in the narthex
$10 suggested donation
Sponsored by Council of Catholic Women,
Religious Educa on, Youth Apostolate
and St. Joseph School
PRAYING FROM SUNDAY TO SUNDAY
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — You shall not oppress an alien, for
you yourselves were once aliens in Egypt (Exodus
22:20-26).
Psalm — I love you, Lord, my strength (Psalm 18).
Second Reading — You became imitators of the
Lord, so that you became a model for all believers
(1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10).
Gospel — You shall love the Lord, your God, with all
your heart, and you shall love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:34-40).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997,
International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Eph 4:32 — 5:8; Ps 1:1-4, 6;
Lk 13:10-17
Tuesday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16
Wednesday: Eph 6:1-9; Ps 145:10-14; Lk 13:22-30
Thursday: Eph 6:10-20; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10;
Lk 13:31-35
Friday:
Phil 1:1-11; Ps 111:1-6; Lk 14:1-6
Saturday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3;
Mt 5:1-12a
Sunday:
Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or
6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40, or any readings
from no. 668 or
from Masses for the Dead,
nos. 1011-1016
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time;
Priesthood Sunday;
National World Youth Day (U.S.)
Tuesday: Ss. Simon and Jude
Friday:
Halloween
Saturday: All Saints; First Saturday
ST. JOSEPH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
SAVE THE DATE …
NOVEMBER 23
Gospel of John 6:37-40
Sunday, November 2
Jesus said to the crowds:
“Everything that the Father gives me will come to
me, and I will not reject anyone who comes to me,
because I came down from heaven not to do my
own will but the will of the one who sent me. And
this is the will of the one who sent me, that I
should not lose anything of what he gave me, but
that I should raise it on the last day. For this is the
will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son
and believes in him may have eternal life, and I
shall raise him on the last day.”
Pray for the Sick
Kristen Bruni, Don Daly, Chris Ellis, Lucille
Engelsman, Peter Eschenbach, Derek Hall, David
Karraker, Ester Kolaczkowski, Gertrude McGarry,
Dorothy Opferman, Baby Holden Ottersen, Tom
Ryan, Peggy Schrader, Susie Voss,
Emily
Woodruff, and Bob Zielke
Rita Busse
mother of Mike Busse
St. Joseph Parish Community recognizes and
remembers in prayer, the men and women
serving our country in war-torn lands:
Sgt. Hannah Kobit
Justin T. Lewandowski
Please inform the Parish Center when your
soldier returns home. Thank you!
The Children’s Theater of Our Lady will present “Kateri” a drama on the life of one of
America’s newest, and at the same time, oldest saints. As the first canonized Native
American saint, St. Kateri Tekakwitha holds a special place in the hearts of Catholics in our
nation. Furthermore, her genuine humility, her perseverance in the face of difficulty, and
her purity of heart make her a perfect role model for young Catholics today.
Please join us as children from St. Joseph Parish School, Religious Education and
community perform this beautiful play based on the life of dear St. Kateri
Sunday, November 23 · Performances at 12:30 and 3:15 pm · School Hall – 4832 Highland Ave.
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 26, 2014
“You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all
your soul, and with all your mind.
- Matthew 22:37
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
10-26 SUNDAY
7:00 AM
John Sot
9:00 AM
Francesca Opre
11:00 AM Rita Dollard
5:00 PM
People of the Parish
10-27 MONDAY
7:00 AM
Fr. Peter Mary Rookey
5:30 PM
Edward Nilan
10-28 TUESDAY
7:00 AM
Jack Hughes
8:15 AM
Intention of the Presider
5:30 PM
Gerald Kerr
10-29 WEDNESDAY
7:00 AM
Martha Hammerschmidt (L)
5:30 PM
Phil Giancola
10-30 THURSDAY
7:00 AM
Guy Murphy (L)
5:30 PM
Walter Dennis
10-31 FRIDAY
7:00 AM
Moira Shoger (L)
5:30 PM
Richard Ziegl
11-01 SATURDAY
8:00 AM
Sean Maher
5:30 PM
Roseanne Wichmann
11-02 SUNDAY
7:00 AM
Michael Wrobleski
9:00 AM
Theodora Paulon
11:00 AM Sonny Papuga
5:00 PM
People of the Parish
Ministry Schedule for Saturday, November 1 and Sunday, November 2
Mass
Times
Lectors
Extraordinary Ministers
of Holy Communion
Altar
Servers
Greeters
SATURDAY
5:00 PM
Deacon
L. Ballweber
B. Kuhns
J. Harbauer, C. Maduzia,
L. Maduzia, J. McReynolds,
T. Rapach, R. Smith
M. Koszewski
T. Rapach
D. O’Meara
J. Rorke
M. Rorke
SUNDAY
7:00 AM
Deacon
M. Raines
C. Cavanaugh
A.M. Himpler, R. Krystek,
J. Menard, M. Menard,
E. Wengren, C. Whipple
N. Wind
T. Woods
A. Karmik
D. Wozniak
S. Wozniak
SUNDAY
9:00 AM
Deacon
G. Hose
J. Bigane
G. Hose, M. James, C. McCue,
V. Riordan, T. Smith, S. Smith
K. O’Meara
J. Gaydos
M. Seranko
M. Dunn
C. Mejdrich
SUNDAY
11:00 AM
Deacon
S. Burk
T. Burk
J. Gasbarre, E. LaBuda,
E. Ohman, M. Taylor,
C. Weinberg, G. Zehak
J. Provenzale
M. Roche
N. Clements
K. Sullivan
M. Harnik
SUNDAY
5:00 PM
Deacon
N. Torres
L. Nogle
A. Chandler, J. Gargula,
R. Lewandowski, M. Morrison,
M. Pattanayak, A. Sima
L. Kearney
S. Morrison
D. Hanson
“In Celebration of Sharing and Joyful Living”
Heavenly Father, We give thanks for the inspiration of your Holy Spirit as we reflect on the Gospel call to exercise Christ’s stewardship on our journey of faith. We ask you to guide us, and show us how to be faithful in the plans we make, the actions we take, and the love we share as we build your Kingdom on earth. Give us the courage to find wisdom in our sacrifices, joy in our generosity, and hope in the compassion we show, especially to those most in need of your comfort and care. And create in us a more open heart and a greater awareness of our need to grow, to change, to be transformed, so that we may be better stewards of your gifts for the good of all. Amen. Our “In Celebration of Sharing and Joyful Living” Increased Offertory Program
Commitment Sunday is this weekend at all Masses. We encourage all parishioners to
complete and turn in your commitment cards to the church. The Commitment Card
contains information on how to plan your increased offertory gift to the church, and asks
for your commitment over the next year. If you have any questions regarding this program,
or how to give electronically, please contact the parish office.