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He took the child by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koun,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise!” (Mk 5:41)

June 27, 2021 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

. ST. JOSEPH PARISH AURORA From our Pastor The work on the roof has finished… St. Joseph Parish is excited to introduce Have you helped Raise the Roof with a donation? our new parish faith formation program, Your donation can put us over the top. "Ignite your Faith" beginning in the fall GOAL $115,000 Raised this week $ 1,000 Ignite your Faith will welcome everyone, from reach our $109,660 our youngest children to our oldest seasoned goal 95% members, to grow in faith on Sunday mornings Raised to date $109,660 after the 9:00am Mass. The Religious Education program will become a part of Ignite Your Faith. Our children will be learning and growing at their own pace, while adults will grow Balance needed $ 5,340 in faith and community with each other.

Why are we changing things? RAISE THE ROOF For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be. Matthew 6:21 The problem is that we have many people on the outskirts of Goal $115,000 our parish that are not deeply connected to the faith and our community. They are well-intentioned, but not engaged. Congratulations to Aaron Downing, James Linkenheld and John McFadden who were ordained to the priesthood They say things like: at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Rockford on June 5. "I believe, but… I don’t feel connected. Father Aaron Downing will serve as parochial vicar at St. Bridget I don’t get a lot out of Mass. Parish in Loves Park; Father James Linkenheld will serve I don’t know how to talk about faith. temporarily as parochial vicar at St. Mary Parish in Byron; and I’m not growing spiritually, and really don’t know how to pray." Father John McFadden will serve at St. Peter Parish in Geneva.

We notice in frustration the low Mass attendance and not having Please keep them and all our priests in your prayers. enough volunteers, but these are symptoms. It is really about us not knowing how to engage these interested but unsure people and draw them into a deeper engagement with Christ. Disciples of BACK FOR THE SUMMER Christ want to worship and to serve, that is a natural result of Going on vacation? Visiting relatives? coming into a deeper relationship with our Lord. If we can help Please send us a picture of your in front people to receive Christ’s love in the midst of the Church, they will of the church you attend and we will publish engage with the life of the parish. Ignite Your Faith will be key to the pics in our bulletin throughout the summer. making these connections happen. Include your family name, church name and church location. Email to us at You, the faithful, might say, “Father, I don’t see that I need to [email protected] come.” Well, I think you will find a blessing for yourself there, but maybe you need to be there to help someone else. This will be a To find Mass times no matter where good opportunity to connect to new or those on the fringe you travel visit masstimes.org for of the community and share faith with them. It is a lot easier way to information on local church locations, share faith than starting awkward faith conversations or preaching Mass times and contact info. on the street corner. This will create a bridge of trust and a forum for growing in faith together. It will also give us a place to invite those who want more, but don’t know how to find it on their own. Spiritual Adoption In the 5th month, baby's weight is about 1 lb. For those of you who can’t come, I really want your prayers for the "…some babies born this (month) might be able success of Ignite Your Faith and our outreach to those at the mar- to survive." (Mayo Clinic) gins. This is going to be an essential part of the future of the parish. May God, who knows and loves us even from the womb, inspire fathers to protect their unborn children threat- Next week, I’ll talk about the details of what Ignite Your Faith will ened by abortion and may expectant mothers be supported by the look like as we gather. fathers of their children in welcoming new life. In Christ’s Peace Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, June 30 in church from 1:00PM-7:00PM

Diocese of Rockford All of the early believed strongly in will lift dispensation for Mass the Real Presence of the Blessed Sacrament of the Bishop Malloy has announced that the Altar, including St. who wrote: dispensation from the obligation of attending Mass "For as the bread from the earth, receiving the on Sundays and holy days of obligation invocation of God, is no longer common bread but the Eucharist, will be lifted July 1, 2021. consisting of two elements, earthly and heavenly, so also are our

Bishop Malloy granted the dispensation on March 17, 2020 bodies, when they receive the Eucharist, are no longer at the beginning of the COVID outbreak. corruptible but have the hope of resurrection into eternity." St. Irenaeus (120/140 to 200/203) , Bishop of Lugdunum Gaul (Lyon ), and Theologian "We must never lose the essence of our Eucharistic faith which is to meet Christ personally in the Blessed Sacrament, especially in We invite you to stop by and spend some time with God. the worthy reception of Holy Communion as part of Mass," Bishop Malloy said. Francis @Pontifex June 23 As the dispensation is lifted, Catholics are reminded in the days The path indicated by Paul in his and months ahead to use their consciences for any decision about Letter to the Galatians is the path of meek and not attending Mass or continuing to follow it virtually and to ask obedient trust, in the certainty that the Holy Spirit for pastoral guidance from their parish priests if needed. works in the Church in every age.

. SUNDAY June 27, 2021

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With Realm there are three convenient ways to give: Online. Text or Mobile. Want to try it? Online: Click on the GIVE button on our website Text: Text StJosephAurora to 73256-then follow prompts Mobile: Search Connect-Our Church Community in the app store A NEW PARISH DIRECTORY IS HAPPENING and follow the prompts. This directory will include portraits of all families and a roster of If you are currently using myEoffering, you can stay with them church membership names, addresses, and phone numbers. or try Realm. WE NEED YOU Mark your calendars…Donuts with the to make this directory complete. Thursday July 9,16, 23, and 30 at 7:00PM July 8th-12th photo appointments are available now. in the lower level of the parish center Appointments are scheduled for 12 minutes in length.

High school students are invited to join our summer seminarian, Appointments may be made by: Manny Miralrio for a Christ-centered conversation on how to Speaking to representatives from The Portrait Café who are grow to be saints by following them. now calling parishioners to set up appointments Join us for a great opportunity to remind yourself that no matter or where you are in your spiritual life you belong to Christ. Sign up online now at: A great conversation along with coffee and donuts- www.appointmentquest.com/scheduler/2190059226.1? It is through your generous gift to the appeal that we may contin- we hope to see you there. schedule=stjosephparish or Remember you may not be a saint tomorrow Visit our parish website at saintjosephaurora.org but you will be one step closer. and click on the pop up link or Making plans for summer vacation? Call 1-877-896-9667 ext. 360 to set up an appointment. Please remember your gifts to St. Joseph while you are off All families making an appointment will receive enjoying your summer vacation. a complementary 10 x 13 portrait. Thank you for continuing to support our parish with your time, talents as well as treasure. Sign up now-we don't want to miss you!

June 19 and 20 Questions? Contact the parish office at 630-844-3780 Sunday Envelopes………………...74 Contributions…………………$4,388.00

Raise the Roof $1,000.00 Come out and cheer on the St. Joseph Softball Team this Sunday, June 27, 12:00PM at Pierce Field THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY

Watch returning players Joey Reier, Melissa Alger, Pray the Rick Hermosillo, Steve Heredia, Arturo Ramirez, I will Corey McCreedy, Ozzie Orozco, Anna Ward and praise you, • Please pray the Rosary newcomer Bridget Butler as they look to improve with us in church during their 6-1 current record. Lord, our Prayer Service on Tuesdays at Noon for you have 2021 PLANT THE SEED CALENDAR WINNERS

rescued me. • Our intention Sunday……. ($100)... June 20... #1117……... Lisa Roscoe this week is Monday…... ($50)…. June 21... #1640...... Stephanie DeLeon that we allow the Tuesday…... ($50)…. June 22... #1797...... Mary Ann Kruger Psalm 30 Holy Spirit Wednesday... ($50)…. June 23... #1420...... Sandy Tremain to work within us. Thursday….. ($50)…. June 24... #1277...... Araceli Contreras Friday……... ($50)…. June 25... #1690...... Michelle Zakosek “Do not be afraid, just have faith.” Saturday…... ($100)... June 26... #1929...... Ann Miller God does not rejoice in our demise or our destruction. Rather, He made us in his image and desires that we have life. He also desires that we be healed and know His loving touch. There is great power Come walk inside the gym in an embrace offered in love. The touch of another can heal wounds Monday, Wednesday and Fridays and restore life. There is also power in faith. Faith can turn us toward beginning at 7:00AM

the truth and turn us toward God. Both love and faith can lead us to Air conditioning, a level floor and friendly faces hope that no matter what we encounter, God will continue to sustain will make your walk healthy and enjoyable. us in being. He will not allow us to perish. God can profoundly change how we see Him, ourselves, and one another. God desires that we turn toward Him and be healed of all that wounds and binds MANNA NOTES us so that we can be free and enjoy the fullness of life. We are asked -Orders due by 9:00AM Wednesdays via email. to arise and walk proudly with this life-giving faith. Reach out and -Indicate where you will pick up. Check only-no cash share this faith with someone this week so that they too can receive God’s life changing embrace and heed His call to wholeness. -Pick up is Thursday evenings from 6:00PM-6:30 PM There are many in our world wandering around aimlessly --Questions? Contact Judy Fullmer 630-542-4645 or email her at without hope. Bring it to them. [email protected]

. PARISH INFORMATION St. Junípero Serra, in 2015, became the first saint of the Roman Catholic Church to be canonized in the United States St. Joseph Catholic Church at a special Mass in Washington, D.C.by Pope Francis.

Rev. Matthew J. McMorrow, S.T.L., Pastor Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Willhite, In Residence MASS INTENTIONS Deacon Bruce Watermann, S.F.A. MONDAY, June 28, St. Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr Sandy Bohr, Business Manager 7:00AM Live stream-Terry Ramsey by a Friend Rosalinda Saucedo, Faith Formation TUESDAY, June 29, Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles

Parish Office 630-844-3780 Fax 630-844-1338 7:00AM Live stream-Poor Souls in Purgatory by Mary Travis Monday through Friday-8:00AM to 4:00PM 7:00PM Live stream-People of St. Joseph Parish WEDNESDAY, June 30, The First MASSES-See right column of this page of the Holy Roman Church 7:00AM Live stream-Charlotte Barry by the Family SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION English & Spanish THURSDAY, July 1, : St. Junipero Serra, Priest Wednesday 7:30AM to 8:00AM 7:00AM Live stream-Mario Corral by the Family Saturday 4:00PM-4:50PM FRIDAY, July 2 Sunday 8:00AM-8:50AM 7:00AM-Live stream-Alex and Helen Jacobs by the Family SATURDAY, July 3, St. Thomas, Apostle BAPTISMS & WEDDINGS: 5:00PM Live stream-Special Intention by Jim and Donna Bohr Please contact the parish office for information SUNDAY, July 4, 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00AM Live stream-Lorenzo Renteria by the Family Website: www.saintjosephaurora.org

Email: [email protected] SANCTUARY CANDLE MEMORIAL

Facebook:@stjosephaurora The week of June 27 the sanctuary candle is burning in memory of Katherine Fuller requested by Jim and Donna Bohr Pope St John Paul II Catholic Academy Sr. Ann Brummel, OP, Head of School [email protected] Readings for the week of June 27, 2021 Heather Baer, Asst Principal North: [email protected] Sunday: Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24/Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11, 12, 13 [2a]/2 Phone 630-844-3781 Fax 630-844-3656 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15/Mk 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43 Website: jp2aurora.org Facebook: @PSJPIIAuroraIL Monday: Gn 18:16-33/Ps 103:1b-2, 3-4, 8-11 [8a]/Mt 8:18-22 Tuesday: Acts 12:1-11/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [5]/ Pope St. John Paul II Catholic Academy 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/Mt 16:13-19 is now accepting registration Wednesday: Gn 21:5, 8-20a/Ps 34:7-8, 10-13 [7a]/Mt 8:28-34 for the upcoming 2021-22 school year. Thursday: Gn 22:1b-19/Ps 115:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 [9]/Mt 9:1-8 Friday: Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67/Ps 106:1b-2, 3-4a, Visit our website, jp2aurora.org, or call our North Campus, at 630-844-3781 4b-5 [1b]/Mt 9:9-13 to begin the application process. Saturday: Eph 2:19-22/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk 16:15]/Jn 20:24-29

For all the latest information: Check out our Facebook page: Next Sunday: Ez 2:2-5/Ps 123:1-4 [2cd]/2 Cor 12:7-10/Mk 6:1-6a @PSJPIIAuroraIL Phoenix Club SUMMER BINGO June 27 Pope St. John Paul II Catholic Academy Eyes down 1:00PM Early Bird 12:40PM, doors open at is looking to fill two positions; 12:00PM, Appetizers and pizza available. both at the North Campus on High Street, Aurora Tutor Volunteers Needed-Dominican Literacy Center, Aurora. Train- Part-Time Physical Education Teacher K-8 ing for female literacy program volunteers to help women to read, write, and speak English. Questions-visit dominicanliteracycenter.org or Full time Fourth Grade Teacher email Alison Brzezinski at [email protected].

If interested, please contact Sister Ann Brummel at Marmion Uniform Resale June 28, 7AM-10AM enter-Door #4. Cash [email protected] or 630-844-3781. or check only. Questions? Nicki Bilardello at [email protected].

Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity Operation Home America is trying St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery to purchase a piece of property located in Yorkville to build 116 afforda- The cemetery is a holy place, we should preserve it ble homes for the veteran community. If you would like to make a dona- in good condition and free from unsightly objects. tion, or for more info, contact Barbara Zegiel at 630-206-5038.

ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS IN THE GROUND ARE PROHIBITED DURING THE GROWING SEASON Run for Life 2021, 5K Run & 2.2-mile walk. July 31, 8AM. WHEN NATURAL FLOWERS ARE AVAILABLE. St. , Winfield, Proceeds benefit Waterleaf Women’s •Artificial flowers are allowed in approved permanent vases at Center. Registration link: raceroster.com/30549 Questions? Christine any time during the year. Kania 630-532-7813. or [email protected] •Flowers on top of a monument/marker are not permitted. •All artificial wreaths, flowers, evergreen blankets, etc., will be Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend offers married couples an removed sometime after March 1, depending on the weather. opportunity to learn a technique of loving communication that they can use •The cemetery reserves the right to remove any unsightly for the rest of their lives. Sign up today for a WWME Weekend on June 25- decorations violating these regulations. 27 or Sept. 17-19 in Geneva. Virtual experience: May 6-June 4 and Sept.13- from the “St. Joseph Cemetery Regulations” Oct. 4. For more info visit: alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) 574-5653. . How about a road trip that is close to home? Here are three that are conveniently located in our area...

National and Museum of St. Therese 8433 Bailey Road, Darien, IL

The National Shrine and Museum of St. Therese is located on the 40 acre Carmelite Campus in Darien, Illinois. Learn about St. Therese and her life in the museum which is a rich treasury of and memorabilia of St. Therese. The collection is the largest of her personal effects outside Lisieux, France, the home of her Carmelite convent. Highlights of the museum include several first-class relics of St. Therese, photographs of her, paintings of scenes from her life, a special Prayer Gazebo, and a full-sized exact replica of her convent cell which includes several second-class relics. The Shrine and Museum are now open again to visitors. St. Therese of This 12 by 28 foot lindenwood bas-relief carving depicts Shrine hours are Monday through Saturday from 10:00AM Lisieux-the Little events from the life of St. Therese of the Child Jesus and the to 1:00PM. Museum hours are Monday through Saturday Flower of Jesus. Holy Face. It hangs in the National Shrine of St. Therese in from 10 AM to 4 PM. Mass is celebrated Monday through Her "little way" Darien, Illinois and is the largest religious wooden carving in Friday at 11:30AM. For more information visit the website means love and the United States. at: https://saint-therese.org/ trust in God.

National Shrine of St. 1600 W Park Avenue. Libertyville, IL

St. Maximilian Kolbe was born in , became a Franciscan and founded the Militia of the Immaculata, a worldwide evangelization movement that encourages total consecration to the Blessed Mary. Imprisoned in Auschwitz in 1941 after being arrested by the Nazis, he offered to die in place of a young husband and father and was condemned to slow death in a starvation bunker. He died on August 14, 1941. The National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe at Marytown is located on 15 acres in Libertyville, Illinois includes a Retreat House, Conference Center, the Marytown Gift Shop and Book Store, an educational Holocaust exhibit, relics of St. Maximilian and several outdoor shrines. Also on the grounds is the Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, considered one of the most beautiful pilgrimage sites in the nation. St. Maximilian Kolbe, a Franciscan For hours and information on Daily Mass, 24 hour Adoration and other events, visit Friar, founder of the the website: kolbeshrine.org Immaculate Movement

Shrine of 1170 North River Road Des Plaines, IL

In 1531, the Virgin Mary appeared to Juan Diego, an Aztec convert to Christi- anity. During her first apparition she requested that a shrine to her be built on the spot where she appeared, Tepeyac Hill (now in a suburb of City). The bishop demanded a sign before he would approve construction of a church, however. Mary then appeared a second time to Juan Diego and ordered him to collect roses. In a second audience with the bishop, Juan Diego opened his cloak, letting dozens of roses fall to the floor and revealing the image of Mary imprinted on the inside of the cloak—the image that is now venerated in the Basilica of Guadalupe. In 2013, Cardinal George formally established the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe; and, he appointed Rev. Marco Mercado as its first Rector and the Shrine soon become the most visited shrine in the USA dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe, and the second most visited in the world after the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico. For hours and more information visit: www.solg.org/en/

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