Fr. Joseph’s Corner St. Joseph “The Master Was Searching for a Vessel to Use” 150 E First St., P.O. Box 1315, Prineville OR 97751 (Author Unknown) November 8, 2020  32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

On the shelf there were many—which one would Ah! This is the vessel I’ve been hoping to find. I will Vigil Mass Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass (English) 9:00 a.m. He choose? Take me, cried the gold one, I’m shiny mend it and use it, and make it all Mine. I need not Sunday Mass (Bilingual) 12:00 p.m. and bright, I’m of great value, and I do things just the vessel with pride of its self. Nor the one who is Holy Days 8:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. right. My beauty and luster will outshine the rest. narrow to sit on the shelf. Nor the one who is big- Monday ● Tuesday ● Thursday 8:00 a.m. And for someone like You, Master, gold would be mouthed and shallow and loud. Nor the one who Wednesday & Friday 12:00 p.m. the best! displays his contents so proud. Not the one who Pastor  Rev. Fr. Joseph Kunnelaya T. thinks he does all things just right; but, this plain Secretary  Karin Jones The Master passed on with no word at all; He earthy vessel filled with My power and might. looked at a silver urn, narrow and tall; I’ll serve You, Parish Office Hours  Monday–Thursday  9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. dear Master, I’ll pour out Your wine. And I’ll be at Then gently He lifted the vessel of clay. He mended Parish Office Telephone: (541) 447-6475 / Fax (541) 416-9141 Fr. Joseph: 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.  (541) 420-4458 Your table whenever You dine. My lines are so and cleansed it, and filled it that day. He spoke to it Parish Website: stjosephsprineville.org graceful, my carvings so true. And my silver will kindly: “There’s work you must do. Just pour out to Facebook: St. Joseph”s Catholic Church, Prineville, always compliment You. others as I pour into you.” Email: [email protected] —Prayerful Wishes, Fr. Joseph Pastor: [email protected] Unheeding the Master passed on to the brass. It was (Fr. Joseph’s personal email address: [email protected]) wide-mouthed and shallow, and polished like glass. Director of Religious Education  Barbara Dalton

Here! Here! cried the vessel, I know I will do. Place Funeral Director for Music  Garilynn Tocher me on Your table for all men to view. Confessions  DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET & CENACLE GROUP: Every Monday after the 8 a.m. Mass. Wednesdays: 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Look at me, called the goblet of crystal so clear, My Saturdays: 3:30–4:30 p.m.  FRIDAYS OF THE MONTH: 1st Friday Mass at 12 p.m., with Exposition of the Blessed transparency shows my contents so dear. Though (other times by appointment) Sacrament, Holy Hour of Prayer, and Benediction after Mass fragile am I, I will serve You with pride. And I’m Anointing of the Sick  REMAINING FRIDAYS: Mass at 12 p.m., with Rosary and Benediction after Mass sure I’ll be happy in Your house to abide. Contact Fr. Joseph for this Sacrament

The Master came next to a vessel of wood. Polished Baptisms and carved, it solidly stood. You may use me, dear Baptisms will be held on 2nd Saturdays of the month in English and on 4th Saturdays in Spanish. Parents of children to be baptized must be registered members of the parish 6 months prior to baptism. Master, the wooden bowl said. But I’d rather You A Baptismal Preparation Class is mandatory for both parents and godparents. used me for fruit—not for bread! For more information, call the Parish Office. Marriages Then the Master looked down and saw a vessel of Couples need to make an appointment with Fr. Joseph 6 months before the proposed date. clay. Empty and broken it helplessly lay. No hope A Marriage Preparation Course is mandatory. had the vessel that the Master might choose it. To cleanse and make whole, to fill it and use. MASS INTENTIONS / DAILY READINGS

The practice of requesting a Mass to be offered for loved ones, living or deceased, is a beautiful and wonderful part of our Catholic tradition. November 2020 Weekly Offertory Please call the Parish Office to have a Mass Intention reserved  .  Date Needed Offering Monday 11/09/2020 8:00 a.m. Howard Tocher Family (L) Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17; John 2:13-22* Tuesday 11/10/2020 8:00 a.m. Mary Norton (L) Titus 2:1-8, 11-14; Luke 17:7-10** November 1, 2020 $3,700.00 $4,633.00 “Give to the Most High as he has given to you, Wednesday 11/11/2020 12:00 p.m. Jeff Collier (D) Titus 3:1-7; Luke 17:11-19** November 8, 2020 $3,700.00 for the Lord is one who always repays, Thursday 11/12/2020 8:00 a.m. Bonnie Nistler (D) Philemon 7-20; Luke 17:20-25** and he will give back to you sevenfold.” Friday 11/13/2020 12:00 p.m. Dorothy Jennings (D) 2 John 4-9; Luke 17:26-37** November 15, 2020 $3,700.00 (Sirach 35:10) Saturday 11/14/2020 5:00 p.m. Jeannine McNamara (D) Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6; Matthew 25:14-30 Sunday 11/15/2020 9:00 a.m. Don Arian (D) Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6; Matthew 25:14-30 November 22, 2020 $3,700.00 Sunday 11/15/2020 12:00 a.m. St. Joseph Parish Fam. (L) Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6; Matthew 25:14-30 November 29, 2020 $3,700.00 Feast  **Memorial  (L) = Living  (D) = Deceased The Month of November is dedicated to All Souls *Feast—Monday, November 9th 2020 ’s Annual Appeal Today’s Homily Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica We have just completed the 2nd month The Cathedral of the Most Holy Savior and of Saints John the of the 2020 Bishop’s Annual Appeal. Baptist and the Evangelist in the Lateran, also known as the Our parish participation is currently THIS SUNDAY’S ing—in the people Papal Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, St. John Lateran, or the 65% with pledges at 149% of Target. Lateran Basilica, is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Rome With your help, we can assure the readings bring the they meet, the events in the city of Rome, and serves as the seat of the Roman Pontiff. continued support of many important usual warnings that take place, and +++ diocesan and parish programs that help about preparation the situations in thousands in our diocese every year. for the end of our which they find them- **Memorial—Tuesday, November 10th For more information, please visit St. Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor the diocesan website at: dioceseofbaker.org. own world, the selves. They carefully Leo I, also known as Leo the Great, was Bishop of Rome from +++ end of our own Matthew 25:1-13 make their daily Sept. 29, 440 until his death on Nov. 10, 461 and, as he wished time and our pas- choices for God. to be buried as close as possible to the tomb of St .Peter, his Statement of Bishop Liam Cary sage to another world. They tell us that a search- They are ready to put the commandment of love body was placed in a tomb in the portico of St. Peter’s Basilica. Please take time to read Bishop Liam Cary’s brilliant response ing, watching, and evolving heart is essential for into practice by kindness and forgiveness. There Pope Benedict XVI said that Leo’s papacy “was undoubtedly to the remarks of Pope Francis regarding same-sex civil un- one of the most important in the Church’s history.” a lively, dynamic Faith in God. They ask us is absolutely no better way to prepare for the fi- ions. It will clear up any confusion you might have. +++ It is on the Diocesan website at: dioceseofbaker.org under whether we are ready for these events and how nal call than to learn to spend each day in the Official Statements. For those without Internet, a copy is on we are preparing for them. company of Jesus, remembering his assurance, **Memorial—Wednesday, November 11th the table in the Narthex. Because Jesus’ parable in today’s Gospel has “I am with you always.” St. Martin of Tours, Bishop +++ five well-prepared, wise women, the first reading When we eventually hear the final call, “Get Martin of Tours was the 3rd bishop of Tours. He has become Poor Box chosen for today is one that personifies wisdom up! The Master is coming!” we will not be wor- one of the most familiar and recognizable Christian saints in Western tradition. He served in the Roman cavalry in Gaul, but Just a reminder that if you have any extra change or dollars as a woman. The author advises Jews in Alexan- ried, but happy and more than ready to meet left military service at some point prior to 361, when he became a in your pockets, the POOR BOX is always there for contribu- dria not to envy the wisdom of the pagan phi- Him, as well as old friends and family, in Heaven. disciple of Hilary of Poitiers, establishing the monastery at tions to help the poor and needy. losophers, because they themselves have true God has made this promise to us: “Those who Ligugé. He was consecrated as Bishop of Caesarodunum in 371. +++ wisdom in their Sacred Scripture—a wisdom are wise will shine like the brightness of the +++ that regulates not only this life but the next also. heavens, and those who lead many to righteous- Prayer List **Memorial—Thursday, November 12th Hence, they must live their lives in strict con- ness, like the stars for ever and ever” (Dn 12:3). St. Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr Please keep the following in your prayers this week: formity with the Divine wisdom given them so Let us be sure that our Lamps are ready Linda Arian  Frederick Smit  Bob George Josaphat entered the Ukrainian Order of St. Basil in 1604. He Logan Leonard generously by God. for the end of our lives: Spiritual readiness, was later made a Church official and, in 1618, became Bishop. In the second reading, Paul offers Christian preparation, and growth do not just happen. He worked tirelessly for the unity of the Church. He was killed +++ wisdom, assuring those Christians who expected They come as a result of intentional habits built in 1623 by angry and hateful orthodox believers. Masks Jesus’ second coming in their life time that the into one’s life. We cannot depend on a Sunday +++ Just a reminder to please wear a mask during Mass if you do death and resurrection of Jesus is powerful morning service to provide all our spiritual **Memorial—Friday, November 13th enough to save even those who die before needs. We cannot depend on Christian fellow- not have any health restriction (e.g. COPD, Asthma, Anxiety, St. Francis Xavier Cabrini, Virgin Allergies). We would like to be compliant according to the Jesus’ second coming. But they need to be alert, ship to provide us with spiritual development. St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, MSC, also called Mother Cabrini, Diocese of Baker and the State of Oregon. well-prepared, and vigilant. These things come through routine, mundane was an Italian-American Roman Catholic nun. She founded the +++ In the Gospel parable of the ten virgins, the attention to ordinary spiritual disciplines— Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a Catholic reli- foolish virgins represent the “Chosen People of making sure we have enough oil: spiritual fuel. gious institute that was a major support to her fellow Italian Latin Mass through St. Gregory the Great immigrants to the United States. She was the first U.S. citizen God” who were waiting for the Messiah but They come when we habitually take time for to be canonized as a Saint by the Roman Catholic Church, on Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m., at St. were shut out from the messianic banquet be- prayer and being alone with God. They come July 7, 1946. Francis of Assisi Historic Catholic Church cause they were unprepared. The parable teaches through reading God’s Word; living a sacramen- +++ in downtown Bend, OR, on the corner of us that, like the five wise virgins, we should at- tal life; performing acts of service to others; be- Sunday Rosary Lava Rd. and Franklin Blvd. Confession is available before the 9:30 tend to duties of the present moment, preparing ing morally faithful; obeying God with love, and Each committee is responsible for saying the Ro- a.m. Mass. now, rather than waiting until it is too late. spending time with other Christians for mutual sary a half hour before Mass begins. If you have any question, contact John We need to be wise enough to remain prayer, study, and encouragement. These are the November 15th: Knights of Columbus Driscoll at [email protected]. ever prepared: Wise Christians live each day in things that, along with the normal difficulties of November 22nd: Extraordinary Ministers A Holy Hour will follow the Mass on the first Sunday of each month in repara- the light of Jesus’ vision. Such people find Him life, enable a person to grow in Christ and to be of Holy Communion November 26th: Religious Education tion for sacrileges against our Lord in the in the most ordinary experiences of daily liv- prepared for Christ’s coming. November 29th: Ushers Holy Eucharist.