St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church November 17, 2019 33Rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Extraordinary Form:23Rd Sunday After Pentecost

St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church November 17, 2019 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Extraordinary Form:23rd Sunday After Pentecost

Dear Parishioners, Peace and blessings to you and your loved ones.

I write to thank you all who on a daily basis strive to live your faith with great docility and openness to the Holy Spirit. Grateful to the many who serve this parish with love and devotion – together, we can make great things happen for our beautiful community. Thanks for using your time, talents and treasures for the good of our parish.

Please continue to pray for an increase in vocation to the priesthood and the religious life and encourage your children and grandchildren to give of themselves to a life of service in the church. The truth is that we need more priests and religious – more holy priests and religious.

Due to the nature of our assignments, I ask that to schedule an appointment with me or Fr. Andrew, that you call the parish office or email us directly.

Keep inviting your friends and neighbors to join us for Mass. The work of evangelization falls on all of us - for we who have been baptized are called to proclaim the good news by living a life worthy of praise. Let the light of Christ shine in and through you.

I ask that we continue to pray for one another as we journey back to our God, that everything we do, may be for the greater glory of his holy name.

Be at peace and remain blessed. Sincerely in Christ, Fr. Patrick Ike Pastor

WORSHIP PRIESTS SACRAMENTS Rev. Fr. Patrick Ike Nwokoye, PhD, Pastor Weekend Masses Saturday Vigil Mass 4:00 pm [email protected] Sacrament of Reconciliation Rev. Fr. Andrew Williams, Associate Pastor Saturday: 3:00-3:40 pm or by appointment. Sunday Mass 9:00 am Extraordinary Form 12:30 pm [email protected] Baptism Rev. Fr. Joseph Kelly, Extraordinary Form Please contact the parish office Daily Masses Tuesday 9:00 am [email protected] Marriage Preparation Wednesday 9:00 am Parish Office: 417-581-6328 Please contact the priest at least six months prior to the proposed wedding date Thursday 9:00 am FAX: 417-581-4957 Friday 9:00 am Anointing Of The Sick Preschool: 417-581-8920 Please call the parish office to arrange for First Friday Mass 9:00 am Parish Office Hours anointing. Monday-Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament is Religious Education, First Sacraments, Closed daily from 12:00pm-12:30pm for lunch. exposed on First Fridays from 9:30 am until Confirmation: Please contact the CRE Benediction at 9:30 pm Closed on Fridays, Holy Days and major holidays. 1796 N. State Highway NN, Ozark,1 MO 65721 www.sjwozark.org

Welcome to St. Joseph the Worker St Joseph the Worker Catholic Church is a faithfully formed welcoming community, alive with love for God and one another. We have an unwavering focus on Christ and are committed to fulfilling our responsibilities as members of God's family by sharing and proclaiming the faith. Day by day, we are working toward our goal of growing a vibrant Catholic community of faith for all by embracing our blessings and generously sharing of our time, talents and treasures. A Note From the Bishop Contacts Deacon: Rev. Mr. Horacio Quiles [email protected] Ethan Osborn, Seminarian Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph Secretary: Carol Craig [email protected] the Worker Parish, Ozark: Coordinator of Religious Education: April Mika [email protected] High School Youth Minister: John Newton [email protected] I am deeply grateful to all of you who 4:12 Middle School Youth Ministers: donated to our 2019 Diocesan Develop- Paul & April Mika [email protected] ment Fund Appeal (DDF). Thanks to Preschool: Terri McKiernan [email protected] your generosity, we have raised, to date, Liturgical Music (Sat. Vigil & Sun. Morning): $2,572,638, which is 99% of our diocesan Barry Reicher [email protected] Liturgical Music (Latin): Tanya D’Souza [email protected] goal. This total represents 7,753 generous Bulletin Editor: [email protected] gifts from our households in southern Missouri. Your support of diocesan Please note the upcoming early submission

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ministries in the Catholic Church in

southern Missouri is indeed very For the Dec. 1st bulletin, items must be submitted gratifying and humbling. by noon on Wed. Nov. 20. For the Dec.22nd bulletin, items must be submitted At St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Ozark, by noon on Wed. Dec 11. For the Dec. 29th bulletin, items must be submitted parishioners pledged a total of by noon on Tues. Dec. 17. $31,999.00. I know these donations For the Jan. 5th bulletin., items must be submitted represented the sacrificial gifts of many by noon on Mon. Dec. 23. individuals and families. May our loving God continue to reward you for your Visit sjwozark.formed.org for great Catholic content generosity. I am

Sincerely yours in Christ, FINANCE REPORT Stewardship for Nov. 9-10 Most Reverend Edward M. Rice Adult Offerings: $3777.28 Bishop of Springfield-Cape Maintenance $125.00 Girardeau . Arch. Military Services: $779.50

Candles: $103.97 Needy: $55.00

A community of Catholic men, founded on the principles of charity, unity and fraternity, to bring financial aid and assistance to those in need. Our next meeting is Nov. 17th in the Divine Mercy Hall from 6:00-8:00pm. Please contact Mark Kern, Grand Knight at 913-894-5074 for more information. 2

Liturgy

Masses and Offerings Today’s Readings

Sat., Nov. 16 St. Margaret of Scotland; St. Gertrude; First Reading - For those who fear the name of Blessed Virgin Mary the Lord, the sun of justice will arise (Malachi 4:00 p.m. Danielle Moore (E.& L. Shinault) 3:19-20a).

Sun., Nov. 17 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Psalm - The Lord comes to rule the earth with 9:00 a.m. SJtW Parish Family justice (Psalm 98). 12:30 p.m. Kate Sisney (J. Sisney) Second Reading - Those who are living in idleness are urged to earn their own living (2Thes.3:7- Mon. Nov 18 The Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss. Peter & Paul; St. Rose Philippine Duchesne 12). No Mass Gospel - Jesus foretells the destruction of Jerusa lem, the persecution of his followers (Luke Tues., Nov 19 21:5-19). 9:00 a.m. Mary Ruth and Family (M.R.M.) Extraordinary Form: (Matt. 9: 18-26) The Wed., Nov 20 Official’s Daughter and the Woman with a 9:00 a.m. Stanley Chudomelka+ (H. Chudomelka) Hemorrhage. Thurs., Nov 21 The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00 a.m. Erin Marcie Dukich (E. & J. LeBoida) Readings For The Week Fri., Nov. 22 St. Cecilia Mon: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Ps 119:53, 9:00 a.m. Rose Kusek+ (M. & T. Frank) 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; Lk 18:35-43 or (for the

Sat., Nov. 23 St. St. Clement I; St. Columban; Blessed Miguel memorial of the Dedication) Acts 28:11-16, 30- Agustín Pro; Blessed Virgin Mary 31; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33 4:00 p.m. Bob & Vicki Baker’s 44th Tues: 2 Mc 6:18-31; Ps 3:2-7; Lk 19:1-10 Wedding Anniversary Weds: 2Mc 7:1,20-31;Ps17:1,5-6,8b,15;Lk 19:11-28

Sun., Nov. 18 34th Sunday in Ordinary Time Thurs.:1Mc2:15-29;Ps50:1b-2,5-6,14-15;Lk19:41-44 9:00 a.m. SJtW Parish Family Fri: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Chr 29:10bcd,11-12; 12:30 p.m. Ramon Helgueros+ (S. Helgueros) Lk 19:45-48 The suggested ‘Mass Intention’ offering amount, per diocesan Sat: 1 Mc 6:1-13; Ps 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19; Lk 20: 27-40 policy, is $10.00 per intention Sun: 2 Sm 5:1-3; Ps 122:1-5; Col 1:12-20; Lk Mass Intentions are needed. Use the pew 23:35-43 envelopes at church or call the Parish Office.

Liturgical Ministries: November 23-24

Ushers Reader Extraordinary Ministers of Servers

Saturday Bill Hennessey, Joan Lewis Becky Ludwig LuAnn Shinault Zelda Brandel Vigil Terri McKiernan, Terry Nichols Allen Conway Mary Jean Teel Ruth Brandel 4:00 p.m. Eric Shinault Jeff Crain Luke Lupton Sunday Carole Lucchesi Steve Green Maria Dunger, Morris Dunger Adam Lupton 9:00 a.m. Connie Benna Doug Kissinger Debbie Fisher, Steve Green Levi Boillot Mike Benna

If you cannot fulfill your liturgical ministry service, please find a substitute. 3

Parish News & Events

ADVENT WREATHS GIVING TREE The Parish Council of Catholic Women will be PCCW will again be adopting families from selling Advent wreaths in the Gathering Space, on Least of These and local nursing homes. the weekends of Nov. 23rd and Nov. 30th. The Giving Tree will be available beginning If your family does not already own a family Advent November 23rd. Choose a name and wreath, now is the perfect time to begin this return your new, wrapped gifts by wonderful tradition. We will also have Advent December 15th. candles available if you are in need of new ones.

BAKE SALE CHRISTMAS PARTY Those "Crazy Quilt" ladies are at it again...we're PCCW’s Annual Christmas Party will be held making PIES! Kick back, enjoy Thanksgiving & let us Sunday, Dec 8th at 5pm in the church basement. do the baking. Proceeds from the sale will fund our All ladies of the parish are invited. mission to provide quilts for our families at Bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Beverages Freedom's Rest. Pies will be available on Nov. 23rd will be provided. A gift exchange of something & Nov. 24th, after all Masses or until sold out. “Christmas-y” for $10-15 will be enjoyed. Just in time for Thanksgiving! Any donated pies will be greatly appreciated. NOVEMBER LUNCH BUNCH ROSARY MAKERS Lunch bunch for November will be on Tues., Our Lady's Rosary Makers will meet again on Nov. 19th at El Puente Mexican Restaurant, November 18 from 10 am to 12 Noon. Men, 312 N. Massey Blvd in Nixa, at 11:30 am. In order women & children are all invited to come. For more to have correct seating please RSVP to Doris at 417 info, contact Judy or Tom at 417-813-1521. -581-6842 or [email protected]

SECOND COLLECTION The 2019 Annual Second Collection for Catholic THANK YOU Charities of Southern Missouri (CCSOMO) will be On behalf of His Excellency, the Most Reverend taken up in parishes throughout the Diocese of Timothy P. Broglio, Archbishop for the Military Springfield-Cape Girardeau the Sunday before Services, USA, thanks to those who contributed to Thanksgiving, Nov. 23rd and 24th. Through this the Triennial National Collection for the AMS last collection, Catholics have an opportunity to join in week. Your generosity will assist Archbishop solidarity to support the charitable works of the Broglio in the mission, "Serving Those Who Serve, Church that reach out to the poor and most vul- and will help make it possible for Catholic men and nerable among us. women, and their families, currently serving in the U.S. Military, to receive the sacraments and pastoral THANKSGIVING POTLUCK care no matter their location around the globe. There will be a Thanksgiving Potluck on Friday, Your support will also provide the sacraments and Nov. 22 at 6:00pm in the Divine Mercy Hall. pastoral care to those who are wounded, or as Please join us for great food and fellowship. veterans, being cared for in one of the 153 Dept. of Sign up sheets are available in the Gathering Space. Veterans Affairs Medical Centers. Thank you for Last names A-M, bring a vegetable or side dish. supporting the men and women, and their families, Last names N-Z, bring a salad or dessert. from our own parish and diocese who serve and Parish will provide chicken and ham so we protect this great nation, and who defend the need to know how many will be attending. freedoms we hold dear.

Diocesan News & Events PERPETUAL ADORATION FALL BAZAARS AND CRAFT FAIRS The Blessed Sacrament will be reposed on Tues. Many of our nearby parishes will be hosting Craft Nov. 26th at 6am and resume on Mon. Dec. 2nd Fairs and Bazaars in the upcoming weeks. after the 9am Mass. Adorers needed on This could be a great time to purchase homemade Sunday 1pm-2pm * Mondays 1am-2am crafts, gifts, baked goods, décor, etc. for yourself

Saturdays 1-2am, 6-7am, 11am-12pm, 2-3pm or a loved one. Make plans to visit and shop: Please call Diane Hoy at 860-7134 or Sandy Immaculate Conception Hopper at 270-7271 to sign up or join our 3555 S. Fremont, Springfield, MO substitute list. Adoration is celebrated at Holy Sat. Nov 16, 8:00am to 6:00pm Trinity’s Chapel in Springfield. Sun., Nov 17, 8:00am to 1:00pm Sacred Heart Craft & Vendor Sale JACK FROST RUN AND WALK 1609 N Summit Ave, Springfield, MO The 31st annual Jack Frost 5K Run and 2.5K Walk Fri. Dec. 6, 5:00pm to 9:00 pm will be held on the Missouri State University Sa. Dec. 7, 10:00am-4:00pm campus on Sat., Jan. 25. Race begins at 9 am. Registration at 8 am; cost: $40, by 4 pm on Jan. 24, or $45 day of the race. Medals for top male and THEOLOGY OF THE BODY female overall and each age category. What is the longing we have in our hearts for For more info. call Catholic Campus Ministry at more? How can our passions and desires lead us to (417) 865-0802. God? What is Theology of the Body? It is more than you think. It answers so many of our HOLY TRINITY PARISH MISSION deepest questions. It is the Gospel message for our Holy Trinity welcomes Father Augustine Wetta time. St. Pope John Paul II reveals through Scripture for a special Advent Parish Mission on who we are, the meaning of our bodies, and how December 11th-14th. Christ came to redeem us body and soul! Fr. Wetta is the author of The Eigth Arrow and Please join us for a very special night on Dec. 7, Humility Rules. He is a monk of Saint Louis Abbey in 6-8:30pm in the SEAS Dining Room. Saint Louis, Missouri, where he teaches high school There will be a free dinner provided and a video and coaches rugby. He has degrees from Oxford presentation featuring Christopher West, President University, Rice University and Middlebury College. of the Theology of the Body Institute. Adults of all Father Augustine grew up on a tropical island, ages and faith backgrounds are welcome. This is for where he learned to surf and was nearly eaten by single, divorced, married, and religious. Grab your a shark. He has also worked as a professional free tickets at www.eventbrite.com (search for juggler, beach patrol lifeguard and archaeologist. “Dinner and Intro to Theology of the Body”). If you During his spare time, he raises carnivorous plants have questions, please contact Rachelle Parker at and carpenter ants. 417-522-9682 or Patty Straus at 417-840-5494.

WELCOME! If you are not registered, or have recently moved please complete this form and return in the collection basket or mail it to the Parish Office. Name: ______Address: ______City:______Zip______E-mail address:______Home Phone:______Cell Phone:______- New Parishioner -New Address -New Phone - Moving, please remove from the parish list - Possibly interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church.

Youth Activities CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES PSR SCHEDULE Our Confirmation Candidates were introduced at There will be no PSR classes on December 1st in last weeks’ Sunday Mass. Please continue to pray for celebration of the Thanksgiving Holiday. the following young people as they continue In celebration of Christmas, there will be no PSR preparing for the sacrament: classes on December 22nd and December 29th.

Cale Bartlett Andrew Bauer All Sundays in November are regular class days, Drew Bauer Gabe Bauer as well as December 8th and 15th. Joshua Bueno Emma Burton Macy Coletrain Jovel Dufault Lake Garrett Steven Heise MARK YOUR CALENDARS Joshua Ketchem Elizabeth Kissinger Nov. 21-23 National Catholic Youth Conference Trinity Kromidas Adam Lupton (NCYC) - Indianapolis Dan Lupton Luke Lupton Jan. 22 –25 47th Annual March for Life - Maggie Lupton Kaytlin Marmouget Washington D.C. Christian Medina Christopher Medina Mar. 28 IGNITE Jr. High Conference-West Plains Maria Medina Paige Mettemeyer Mar. 28-29 Diocesan Youth Conference (DYC) - Daniella Moreno Dennis Nord West Plains Gabryel Nord Marcus Orellana April 18 Connecting Families to Sacramental Bailey Pridgen Sam Rostic Ministries" workshop - Springfield

November 2019 B= Basement; DM = Divine Mercy Hall Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Office Closed 2 9am Mass 9am Mass (Latin) Adoration 3pm Reconciliation 12pm Mass (Latin) 4pm Mass 6:30pm Mass 3 9am Mass 4 5 6 7 8 Office Closed 9 10:15 PSR 10-noon Rosary 9am Mass 9am Mass 9am Mass 9am Mass 9:30am PCCW (B) 10:30 Saints & Angels Makers Noon AA (B) 9-4 CSH (B & DM) 9:30am Bible Study (B) 6pm St. Anne’s 3pm Reconciliation Party (DM) 6:30pm Troop 6:30pm Pack Cub 6pm Coffee Break (B) 1-4pm Stitch By Stitch Guild Fall Bunco 4pm Mass 10:30 Adult Faith Boy Scouts Scouts 6pm 4:12 Youth (B) 8pm AA (B) Formation 6:30-8:00 RCIA 12:30 Mass (Latin) 10 9am Mass 11 12 13 14 15 Office Closed 16 10am KofC Breakfast 6:30pm Troop 9am Mass 9am Mass 9am Mass 9am Mass 3pm Reconciliation Sr. Frances Reception Boy Scouts Noon AA (B) 9-4 CSH (B & DM) 9:30am Bible Study (B) 4pm Mass 10:15 PSR 6:30-8:00 RCIA 1:30-3:30pm T.A.G. (B) 6m 4:12 Youth (B) 1-4pm Stitch By Stitch 5:30pm Taste of 10:30 Adult Faith 6:30pm Pack Cub 8pm AA (B) Italy dinner Formation Scouts 12:30 Mass (Latin) 17 9am Mass 18 19 20 21 22 Office Closed 23 10:15 PSR 10-noon Rosary 9am Mass 9am Mass 9am Mass 9am Mass 3pm Reconciliation 10:30 Adult Faith Makers Noon AA (B) 9-4 CSH (B & DM) 9:30am Bible Study (B) 6pm Parish 4pm Mass Formation 6:30pm Troop 11:30 Lunch Bunch 5pm 4:12 @ Victory 1-4pm Stitch By Stitch Thanksgiving 12:30 Mass (Latin) Boy Scouts 6:30pm Pack Cub Mission 8pm AA (B) Potluck 2pm Parish Potluck 6:30-8:00 RCIA Scouts 6pm Coffee Break (B) 6pm K of C meeting 6pm Ladies Auxiliary 24 9am Mass 25 26 27 Office closed 28 Office closed 29 Office closed 30 10:15 PSR 6:30pm Troop 9am Mass 9am Mass Thanksgiving 9am Mass 3pm Reconciliation 10:30 Adult Faith Boy Scouts Noon AA (B) 9am Mass 4pm Mass Formation 6:30-8:00 RCIA 1:30-3:30pm T.A.G. (B) 8pm AA (B) 12:30 Mass (Latin) 6:30pm Pack Cub Scouts 6

Prayer Pope Francis’s Intentions - Nov 2019 Please remember to pray for and visit our Dialogue and Reconciliation in the Near East shut-ins and nursing home residents: That a spirit of dialogue, encounter and Homebound: Jean Varga, Jean Marie Riddle reconciliation emerge in the Near East, Riverview Manor: Shirley McKee where diverse religious communities share Ozark Nursing Care Center: Geraldine Ruzicha their lives together. Century Pines: Mary Ruth Mitchell, Jeanne Abercrombie, Michael Leggins, Richard Mosier,

Peggy Mosier, Jane McMillan Bishop Rice’s Intentions - Nov 2019 Let us remember to pray for our departed Please pray for the sick: Jon Hathcock, Samantha family and friends, that they may rest in the Beatty & Baby Liam, Barbara Grace, Donna Savage, peace of Christ. Erin Dukich, Emily (Craig) Storbeck & Baby, Glenda Savard, Richard Cody, Dwaine Goodwin, Lew Lewis, Mary Ann Imhoff, Ashley Fisher,

Marge Gourley, Anne Carriker A WORD FROM THE SAINTS PRAYER FOR THE SICK Father of goodness and love, Hear our prayers for the sick What True Devotion Is… members of our community and for all who are in need. Amid mental and physical suffering, may they find consola- “… all true and living devotion presupposes the tion in your healing presence. Show your mercy as you Love of God; and indeed it is neither more nor less close wounds, cure illness, make broken bodies whole and free downcast spirits. May these special people find last- than a very real Love of God, though not always of ing health and deliverance and so join us in thanking you for the same kind; for that Love, while shining on the all your gifts. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ soul we call grace, what makes us acceptable to His who brings healing to all who believe. Amen Divine Majesty; when it strengthens us to do well, it We offer our sympathy & condolences is called Charity; but when it attains its fullest per- to Bernice Stone and her family on the death of fection, in which it not only leads us to do well, but her sister-in-law, Gladys Pekarek, to Linda Shaw and to act carefully, diligently, and promptly , then it is her family on the death of her brother, Dennis called Devotion”. McGauley and to Mary Beeson and her family on

the death of her husband, Gary Beeeson. Saint Francis de Sales May God welcome them into the joys of heaven.

Birthdays Deaths Nov. 18: Ron Bobka, Vicky Justen, Roger Peitz, Pam Mary Alice Wade November 18, 2018 Robertson Theresa Whitcomb November 19, 2014 Nov. 19: Sallie Knetzke, Frank Orellana Nov. 20: Rena Coller, Alisha Garcia, Cheryl Hipp, Nancy Leary, Stephen Morrison Nov. 21: Sandy Sheridan Nov. 22: Eli Rasey, Jean Marie Riddle, Kayleigh Wedding Anniversaries Rogers Nov. 19 Rick & Donna Bailey 47 yrs Nov. 23: Bruce Bosserman, Carol Clements, Abel Nov. 21 Robert & Vicki Baker 44 yrs McNece, Barbara Schoeberger Nov. 22 John & Harriet Morrison 50 yrs

These lists are based upon reports generated from our parish’s electronic database of parishioner information. Please contact the parish office if you notice any errors. 7