SAINT LANCASTER, September 29, 2019 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Time tithing. In a daily Morning Offering we thank God for the Prosperity: Blessing or Curse? new day of opportunities and dedicate ourselves to living Dear People and Friends of Joseph’s, these opportunities as a living offering of gratitude. Congratulations and Thank You to Father Tithing expresses our thankfulness to the Lord by Deogratias and the Eastern African dedicating the first 10% of our resources Community for a beautiful in to the Lord and his work. Rooted in the Swahili followed by a reception last Scriptures, stewardship tithing springs Sunday and for the beginning of the from a true spirit of gratitude and new ministry at ’s to dependence on God. those from Eastern Africa — Ten percent can seem to be an Tanzania, Kenya, the Democratic extremely large amount, because we are Republic of the Congo, and Uganda. accustomed to using ALL 100% of our Thank you to all those who do not Time, Talent, and Treasure the way we speak Swahili, but were present to want. It can be unnerving to consider support our newest brothers and sisters to Cabbage Hill. giving away or returning to the Lord 10% of what we Today’s Scriptures provide a challenging have received; yet all we have, including the commentary on prosperity and success. Still ringing in opportunities for prosperity, come from the Lord. Tithing our ears are the words from last Sunday’s , “You is not equal giving, but equal sacrifice for the good of the cannot serve both God and mammon” (wealth). Most Gospel in proportion to our prosperity. people seek prosperity and success. Yet are they May all our opportunities be Blessings for us, blessings or curses for them? including our use of Time for “Discovering Christ.” In and of themselves, possessions and success are In the Peace of Christ, neither, but instead are the opportunity to be a blessing Fr. Allan Wolfe or a curse, depending on our response. The Lord is generous. Yet, this generosity be seen as an Sacred Scripture for this Week opportunity to build up relationships—with the Lord and with others— and to serve. Otherwise, prosperity and Sunday, September 29 - Twenty-Sixth Sunday in success very quickly can turn us toward the curses of First Reading: 6:1a, 4-7 ingratitude, selfishness and indifference. Additionally, Second Reading: 1 Timothy 6:11-16 having wealth or seeking wealth can lead us to depend Gospel: Luke 16:19-31 Monday, September 30 - Saint on and trust in it, instead of trusting in the LORD. First Reading: Zechariah 8:1-8 Gospel: Luke 9:46-50 The rich man in Jesus’ parable did nothing overtly evil to Lazarus. The rich man’s sin, passive as it was, was Tuesday, October 1 - Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus First Reading: Zechariah 8:20-23 grave, for he was indifferent to Lazarus’ plight. He seems Gospel: Luke 9:51-56 not to have even noticed him at his doorstep. So self- Wednesday, October 2 - The Holy Guardian Angels absorbed and filled with self-gratification, the rich man First Reading: Nehemiah 2:1-8 allowed his riches and success to become walls that Gospel: Matthew 18:1-5, 10 Thursday, October 3 blocked out compassion, sensitivity and love for others. First Reading: Nehemiah 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12 Gospel: Luke 10:1-12 These same traps of prosperity can be lying in wait for us, even if we do not consider ourselves rich. The Friday, - Saint - First Friday antidote to becoming infected with indifference, First Reading: Baruch 1:15-22 Gospel: Luke 10:13-16 ungratefulness, and self-centeredness is the awareness Saturday, October 5 - Blessed Seelos - that our blessings all come from God as opportunities for First Saturday us to care for one another. This awareness that these First Reading: Baruch 4:5-12, 27-29 Gospel: Luke 10:17-24 blessings are undeserved, and yet appreciated, directs us to be thankful stewards instead of stingy owners. Sunday, October 6 - Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time As Intentional Disciples, two important practices First Reading: 1:2-3, 2:2-4 reinforce this awareness—a daily Morning Offering and Second Reading: 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14 Gospel: Luke 17:5-10

SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA September 29, 2019 This Week at Saint Joseph’s Saturday, September 28 Saturday, October 5 - Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos - ? Change margin to get most 4:00 pm Confessions First Saturday 5:00 pm Mass - Intention of & Patricia Nicklaus (Elaine 8:15 am Mass - Thomas Crimmins (Maureen & Dave Ginther) Fritz) Sunday, September 29 - Twenty-Sixth Sunday 9:30 am Legion of Mary Day of Spirituality - Church 4:00 pm Confessions in Ordinary Time 5:00 pm Mass - People of the 7:30 am Confessions 8:00 am Mass - Ed Darrenkamp & Ted Martin (John F. Sunday, October 6 - Twenty-Seventh Sunday Kirchner) in Ordinary Time 7:30 am Confessions 9:15 am Tipitina’s - Hospitality, Friendship, Faith Sharing 8:00 am Mass - Pat Kachnoskie (Mike & Pat McGee) 9:15 am CCD - Religious Education Building 9:15 am Tipitina’s - Hospitality, Friendship, Faith Sharing 10:00 am Confessions 9:15 am CCD - Religious Education Building 10:30 am Mass - People of the Parish 10:00 am Confessions 12:45 pm Confessions 10:30 am Mass - Cheryl A. Smythe (Mary Byerly & Family) 1:30 pm Mass - Extraordinary Form - Mr. & Mrs. Angel 12:45 pm Confessions Bustillo (Robert Carballo) 1:30 pm Mass - Extraordinary Form - Intention of Joan Monday, September 30 - Saint Jerome DeBakey 6:30 am Mass - Gallagher (JMR) LEGION OF MARY: Legion of Mary’s Day of Spirituality will 9:00 am Legion of Mary - Good Shepherd Room be held at St. Joseph Church on October 5 starting at 7:00 pm RCIA - Religious Education Building 9:30am with registration followed by recitation of 7:00 pm Boy Scouts - Scout Room the Rosary at 10:00am, Legion Tessera prayers, Tuesday, October 1 - Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus Confession, Mass, Lunch and concluding with 6:30 am Mass - Thaddeus Eshleman (Linares Family) Benediction at 2:00pm. Calls will be made to de- 8:00 am Morning Prayer termine attendance. Questions? Call Lydia Zim- 8:15 am Mass - James Shannon (Family) merman at 717-872-2483. 6:30 pm Cub Scouts - Scout Room FLOWERS FOR THE CHURCH: Main (2 vases) or 7:00 pm Parish Council - GSR the Blessed Mother or Saint Joseph side altars can be or- dered to celebrate a happy occasion, for a special intention Wednesday, October 2 - The Holy Guardian Angels or to remember a loved one who has died. The cost per 6:30 am Mass - Robert R. & Richard C. Stumpf (Vonnie vase is $50.00. The High Altar is available October 6, 13 & Kirchner & Family) 20. The Blessed Mary Altar - October 20 & 27. The 6:00 pm ChristLife - GSR, SFR, Tipitina’s, Msgr. Smith Social St. Joseph Altar - October 13, 20 & 27. Orders are needed Hall 2 weeks in advance. Call Judy at the rectory, 717-397- Thursday, October 3 6921. 6:30 am Mass - Pius W. Schreiner (Mary, Marie & Helen CELEBRATE OUR PARISH’S GERMAN Schreiner) HERITAGE! at October GermanFest on 8:00 am Morning Prayer Friday, October 18 from 5:30-10:00pm in 8:15 am Mass - David Dangeleit (The Osborn Family) the Msgr. Smith Social Hall. Homemade 7:00 pm Mass - Parishioners & Benefactors - 133rd food, drink, a live band and fellowship for all. Tickets will be Anniversary Mass of the Dedication of the Church on sale after all Masses the weekends of October 5/6 & (St. Joseph Parish) October 12/13. Tickets purchased by October 13 are

Friday, October 4 - Saint Francis of Assisi - $10 for adults, $5 for children (8th grade or younger). For more information contact Eileen Hostetler at 717-288-3111. First Friday Also don't miss the decorating and food prep party on 6:30 am Mass - Norman C. Hohenwarter Sr. (Rev. Norman Thursday, October 17 at 5:30pm. Hohenwarter Jr. ) 8:15 am Mass - Extraordinary Form - Intention of Anna THE FALL VENDORS AND CRAFTERS BAZAAR: We are Lesher (Ed & Andrea Ostrowski) canceling the Fall Bazaar Vendor and Craft show, on Satur- 6:30 pm Prayer Group - Religious Education Building day, October 26, due to lack of interest. We continue to brainstorm other fundraising ideas and events. Thank you 7:30 pm Mass - Aldo Celotto (Donna D’Agostino) for your understanding.

SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA September 29, 2019 Intentional Discipleship

"Gaze upon him, consider him, contemplate him, as you desire to imitate him.” ~ Saint Consider becoming an adorer or a substitute. You can choose the time that would work best for you.

Call 717-397-6921 to schedule your hour. Open Hour(s) Monday - 7:00pm - 8:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am - 1:00am Wednesday - 1:00am - 2:00am

Perpetual Adoration is held in our Holy Family Chapel. The is reposed during all Masses and Sundays from 7:45am until 2:45pm. INDIVIDUAL & PARISH RENEWAL THRU INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP As athletes must train to become proficient in their sport, so Christians must cultivate our relationship with the Lord through the habits or disciplines of discipleship. To be strong enough to enter through the narrow gate, we must constantly nurture and deepen our relationship with the Most Blessed Trinity. Plan on renewing this relationship by participating in the ChristLife process beginning Wednesday, October 2nd. Renewal Comes to Saint Joseph’s Parish

The ChristLife Process consists of Three Stages 1. Discovering Christ Beginning October 2, 2019 2. Following Christ Winter 2020 3. Sharing Christ Spring 2020 Visit the Website to learn about this powerful opportunity for everyone: https://christlife.org/ Wednesday, October 2, 2019 1st Session of ChristLife —Come & See “What is the Meaning of Life?” Sessions are held on Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Monsignor Smith Social Hall. Each evening begins with light dinner, followed by prayer and music, a short video teaching, and small group discussion. (If there is sufficient interest, a 7:00 – 8:30 a.m. session is also being considered on the same dates. Please indicate your preference.) To register, simply call the parish office at 717-397-6921, email [email protected] or drop your registration form (available in the pamphlet rack) in the collection basket.

SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA September 29, 2019 Liturgical Life 170th Anniversary Observances September marks the 170th Anniversary of the founding of St. Joseph Church here on Cabbage Hill. To assist us in properly observing this milestone and appreciate more fully our rich history, culture, and future, various events are being planned for the coming year. October Wednesday, Oct. 2 6:30 PM ChristLife begins Thursday, Oct. 3 7:00 PM 133rd Anniversary Mass of the Dedication of the Church (1886)

Friday, Oct. 18 5:30 PM GermanFest Sun-Tues., Oct. 20-22 7:00 PM Forty Hours Devotions November Saturday, Nov. 2 12:00 PM Mass for All Souls Day in Parish Cemetery beside the church Saturday, Nov. 30 33 Days of Consecration to Mary

Remembering in Our Prayers

OUR SERIOUSLY ILL & HOSPITALIZED: Please pray for: Pat Bostick, Crespo, Pat Slagel, Clare Tongel; and all those in nursing homes; those presently or recently in the hospital; and those listed in our Book of the Sick. REMEMBERING OUR SEMINARIANS IN PRAYER: All Priests and Sisters, Active and Retired, Diocesan and Religious, Parents of our Seminarians, Priests & Religious.

Social Justice—Service to Others BABY BOTTLE BLESSINGS: In conjunction with Respect Life Sunday on October 6th, our parish is partici- pating in the Baby Bottle Blessings fundraiser for A Woman’s Concern. Baby bottles will be available in the com- munication center the weekends of October -5 6 and October 12-13 to take home and fill with cash, coins, and checks. Checks should be made payable to A Woman’s Concern. Bottles should be returned to the church no later than the weekend of October 26-27 and put in the basket that will be placed in front of the Blessed Mother Altar.

MISSION TRIP COLLECTION: St. John Neuman parish is going on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic late 2019. The following items are needed. Please put them in the Communications Center in the marked box.  Full size toothbrushes and toothpaste- NOT small size  New or gently used flip flops or sandals for children and women. Questions ? Please email [email protected] or call 717-344-9349. The DEADLINE is November 30th!

SCAM ALERT: Scam artists CONTINUE to target parishioners by sending text messages or emails posing as Fr. Wolfe or Fr. Olkowski asking parishioners to send cash or purchase gift cards. Know that Fr. Wolfe or Fr. Olkowski or any member of our staff WOULD NEV- ER send these requests. Please verify with the Rectory any email requesting cash or gift cards BEFORE responding or tak- ing action.

SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA September 29, 2019 Our Catholic Schools Traditional Community Resurrection Catholic School SCRIPTURE READINGS: Your Parish School MASS IN THE EXTRAORDINARY FORM PRAYER SERVICE IN HONOR OF ST. MICHAEL: On Saint Michael the Monday, September 30 at 8:30am in the gym , the Service Club - Apocalypse 1:1-15 will hold a prayer service in honor of St. Michael, the Archangel, Gospel - Matthew 18:1-10 Patron Saint of First Responders and our local first responders. If October 4 - First Friday - Saint Francis of any parishioners are current/former firefighters, EMS or police Assisi, Confessor officers and would like to attend this event, please join us. Epistle - Galatians 6:14-18 THEME FOR THE YEAR: Our theme this year, Kindness Changes Gospel - Matthew 11:25-30 Everything, is reflected on October 4, the feast of St. Francis of The weekly morning Latin Mass is now 8:00 am on Wednesdays except for First Friday when Mass will be at 8:15am in the Assisi. St. Francis was known for kindness toward the sick and upper church. especially toward animals. He believed each time we care for oth- Seventeenth Sunday After ers, we show Jesus’ love. Please pray to St. Francis for an increase Epistle - Ephesians 4:1-6 of kindness. Gospel - Matthew 22:34-46 Thank you to supporters of our golf outing September 10 and OR External Solemnity of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary helping us reach our goal of raising $10,000 for technology. Spe- Lesson - Proverbs 8:22, 24, 32, 35 cial thanks to Riverside Camping Association for being our gold Gospel - Luke 1:26-38 sponsor, and to The American Heroes Charitable Foundation. To receive announcements, go to LancasterLatinMass.com and click on School Mass this Thursday, October 3, 9:30am, at St. Anthony of "Newsletter Signup" on the homepage. Padua Church will be led by fifth grade. DAY OF RECOLLECTION FOR MOTHERS: Mothers of MARKETING DIRECTOR sought part-time to handle development, all ages are invited to a day of recollection led by Fr. fundraising, recruitment and communications. Candidate should Joseph Tuscan, O.F.M. Cap, Director of the be a practicing Catholic. Send resume and cover letter to Principal Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers, on Saturday, Jeffrey Hughes, [email protected]. October 26 at St. Joseph Catholic Church from 8:30- We invite your family to become part of the Resurrection family! 11:30am. The day will include Confessions, , Coffee & Donuts, and a talk about the Family of Faith – Kindness Changes Everything. Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers, an organization that dates Lancaster Catholic High School from the late 1800's. Parishioners and guests are welcome and their is no charge to attend; a freewill offering will be taken for Fr. “An Evening of Trumpets” is being hosted by the Fine & Joseph's order. Please register at tinyurl.com/mothers2019. Performing Arts Department on Tuesday, October 1 at 7:30pm in the Old Main Auditorium. This is a free event, however, donations to the Fine & Performing Arts will be accept- Activities & Ministries ed. Questions? Contact Tony Brill at 717-509-0310 or email CATHOLIC WORKER HOUSE WINTER CLOTH- [email protected]. ING GIVEAWAY: Please donate your GENTLY CRUSADERS ALIVE OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, October used CLEAN WINTER clothing for The Catholic 27 from 11:30am to 5:00pm. This new conference- Worker House’s annual winter clothing giveaway style event will combine a traditional open house at San Juan Bautista’s Plaza, on Saturday, No- with the I AM rally. Tours are available all day. To vember 9. We are asking for WINTER WEAR ONLY for all register, visit: www.lchsyes.org/alive/. ages and sizes: Coats, Hats, Gloves, Sweaters, etc. KEEP IN JOIN SCOUTS: The Boy Scouts have recently decided to MIND, WE WILL NOT ACCEPT SPRING/SUMMER ATTIRE, allow girls to join Boy Scouts. For Cub Scouts, ages 6 to BLAZERS, SUITS, PANTS OR LIGHT SHIRTS, WINTER 10, the girls and boys will be able to meet together but CLOTHING ONLY! To support the significant needs, do- be in different dens. For group events though they will be together nations may be taken to the Good Shepherd Room before all such as Pack meetings and field trips. This fall the Pack will start to Masses the weekends of October 20 and October 27. sign up girls. Many families were looking for this to be an option and many girls wanted to have the same chance to earn Eagle AMERICA NEEDS FATIMA ROSARY RALLY will be held rank. For the older scouts, age 11 to 17, the boys and girls will be on Saturday, October 12, beginning at 12:00 noon, in front of totally separate Troops. Right now, we will not be doing that. The Planned Parenthood, 31 S. Duke St., Lancaster. This is a boys meet Monday night at 7:00pm. Any interest in either the Boy nationwide event held for the purpose of praying to the Scouts or Cub Scouts, or inquiring about being a leader, call Matt Blessed Mother for our nation. Answer Our Lady’s plea for Stewart, 717-587-8409, or email him at [email protected]. prayer.

SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA September 29, 2019 Around the Diocese Parish Stewardship LANCASTER THEOLOGY ON TAP will meet on Thursday, October 10 at 7:00 pm at Annie Bailey's Irish Pub in Lancaster, Father Stephen Logue will speak on the topic: Catholic Bioethics TIME TALENT and TREASURE 101. Father Logue, a York, PA native, is a graduate of the North American College in Rome. He currently A Way of Life at Saint Joseph’s serves as parochial vicar at St. Leo the Great in Lancaster. All young adults are welcome to attend. Check it out on totlancaster.com and In Pew Collection $6,085.08 Facebook for more details and other events. Electronic Giving 3,685.00 DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG WOMEN’S CONFERENCE: Online Giving 556.00 All women are cordially invited to the 5th annual Diocese of Harris- Budget Actual Difference burg Catholic Women’s Conference, October 12 at Bishop McDevitt High School, Harrisburg. Our theme is Women of Light, Sisters in 9/22/2019 $13,000.00 $10,326.08 ($2,673.92) Christ! Early-bird, reduced-fee registration is $37 and lasts through October 7. On-site, same day registration is $60. Register online at Vigils 257.90 www.hbgdiocese.org/women. Eight children offered their time, talent and treasure ANNUAL RED MASS: The Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer, to God on September 22nd totaling $9.00 which goes to the Childhood Association. D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Harrisburg, will be the principal celebrant and homilist for the Annual Diocesan Red Mass on Monday, Octo- MASS ATTENDANCE ber 7, at 5:30pm. at the Cathedral Parish of St. Patrick, Harris- September 22, 2019 burg. Priests of the Diocese of Harrisburg will concelebrate the 5:00 pm Mass 129 Mass. At the Red Mass, law students, , , and public 8:00 am Mass 118 gather to pray for God's wisdom/guidance in their pursuit of 10:30 am Mass 133 justice. The Red Mass originated in medieval at the time of Nursery 6 King Edward I, when the 12 judges of the High Court attended Mass 1:30 pm Mass 108 together on the opening day of the judicial calendar. Today, the Red 3:30 pm Mass 225 Mass coincides with the time period in which the U.S. Supreme Total Attendance 719 Court begins its new term. The Saint Society of Cen- tral Pennsylvania, an organization of Catholic lawyers, sponsors the GIFT CARD SALES Red Mass each year. All are welcome and encouraged to attend! Sales Profit RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY: Celebrate Respect Life $740.00 $36.70 Sunday by participating in the Lancaster West Life Chain on Rohrerstown Road on Sunday, October 6 from GROWING THROUGH GRIEF (a 6-week series): Monday, October 2:00-3:00pm. Meet in Regency Square parking lot. The 7 through November 11 from 6:00 – 8:00pm at the Pathways Life Chain has been a national prolife event since Center for Grief & Loss, 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy. 1987. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at Saint This free six-week support series is for adults (age 18 or older) Leo’s from 1:00-2:00pm will precede the Life Chain. who are grieving a death that occurred at least nine months ago. The group provides a safe place for individuals to explore how CATHOLIC CHARITIES COME AND SEE DINNER: The they have been impacted by their loss, who they are apart from, annual Catholic Charities Come and See Dinner will take place on their loved one, and how they can continue to reorganize their Wednesday, October 23 at the Diocesan Center (4800 Union Depos- life. Space is limited. Interested individuals will first meet with a it Road in Harrisburg). The evening includes a reception, silent and bereavement counselor to determine if the group will meet your chance auctions, buffet dinner, and remarks from Bishop Ronald needs. Call 717- 391-2413 or 800- 924-7610 by September 30 to Gainer. Our featured speaker will be Teresa Tomeo - an author, syn- schedule an appointment. dicated Catholic talk show host, and motivational speaker. Proceeds An Autumn Petition– Guidepost Magazine will benefit the Catholic Charities Homes for Healing - Evergreen As summer into autumn slips,* House, Interfaith Shelter for Homeless Families, and Lourdeshouse O give me grace today Maternity Home. All are welcome! For more information and/or to To rise and turn as summer's leaves register online, visit www.cchbg.org. Draw life and strength from heavenly rays. (*first line from Emily Dickinson)

Thank you to our Bulletin Sponsor of the Week Ganse Apothecary—355 W. King St.—(717)394-5671 www. ganseapothecary.com You can read the bulletin online at our parish website: www.stjosephslanc.com