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He said to them, “This is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed for many.” Mark 14:24

June 6, 2021 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

. ST. JOSEPH PARISH AURORA From our Pastor The work on the roof has finished… As we gather to celebrate the feast of Corpus And we are getting closer to our goal every week. Christi, I want to share with you some of the Have you helped Raise the Roof with a donation? beautiful thoughts of the on the Holy Eucharist throughout the centuries. I hope they GOAL will inspire a greater spirit of devotion among $115,000 Raised this week $ 2,775 us. I would encourage you to find time on reach our $107,860 Wednesdays to join in Eucharistic Adoration. goal 94% Adoration is a beautiful devotion that helps us Raised to date $107,860 receive more when we attend the Mass. In Christ’s Peace, Fr. Matthew Balance needed $7,140 "If we but paused for a moment to consider attentively what takes place in this Sacrament, I am sure that the thought of Christ's love for us would transform the coldness of our hearts into a fire of love RAISE THE ROOF For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be. and gratitude." - St. Angela of Matthew 6:21 Goal $115,000 "Recognize in this bread what hung on the cross, and in this chalice what flowed from His side... whatever was in many and Help MANNA help RAISE THE ROOF varied ways announced beforehand in the sacrifices of the For the months of May and June (8 weeks) MANNA will donate Old Testament pertains to this one sacrifice which is revealed in 1% of total sales to the campaign. The 1% is the amount that MANNA keeps to help run the program. the New Testament." -St. Augustine Our goal is to sell $50,000 of gift certificates in the two months "O Lord, we cannot go to the pool of Siloam to which you sent and earn $500 for Raise the Roof. the blind man. But we have the chalice of Your Precious Blood, If you want to contribute YOUR two months of earnings to filled with life and light. The purer we are, the more we receive." Raise the Roof please contact Judy Fullmer. - St. Ephraem Not a MANNA participant? Call Judy at 630-542-4645 "When you have received Him, stir up your heart to do Him hom- or email her a [email protected] age; speak to Him about your spiritual life, gazing upon Him in your soul where He is present for your happiness; welcome Him as St. Ephrem, June 9, (d 373) took it upon the task of warmly as possible, and behave outwardly in such a way that your opposing the many false doctrines rampant at his actions may give proof to all of His Presence." - St. time, always remaining a true and forceful defender of the . He was known for sermons "What wonderful majesty! What stupendous condescension! which combined articulate expressions of Catholic O sublime humility! That the Lord of the whole universe, God and orthodoxy with urgent calls to repentance. the Son of God, should humble Himself like this under the form of He is best known for writing theological poetry. Ephrem used a little bread, for our salvation" - St. Syriac-language verse as a means to explain and popularize theo- logical truths. Ephrem would take the popular songs of heretical "...In this world I cannot see the Most High Son of God with my groups and using their melodies, compose beautiful hymns own eyes, except for His Most Holy Body and Blood." embodying orthodox doctrine. Ephrem became one of the first to - St. Francis of Assisi introduce song into the Church’s public worship as a means of instruction for the faithful. His many hymns have earned him the I hunger for the bread of God, the flesh of Jesus Christ ...; I long to drink of his blood, the gift of unending love. - St. Ignatius of Antioch title “Harp of the Holy Spirit.” St. Ephrem, pray for us!

"If Christ did not want to dismiss the Jews without food in the HELP THOSE IN NEED desert for fear that they would collapse on the way, it was to teach Volunteers Needed us that it is dangerous to try to get to heaven without the Bread of Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Heaven." - St. Jerome Fridays at 834 N. Highland Ave location Contact us at 630-897-5431 or email [email protected] "Receive Communion often, very often...there you have the sole or visit our website mariewilkinsonfoodpantry.org remedy, if you want to be cured. Jesus has not put this attraction in for information on opportunities to help us help our community.

your heart for nothing..." - St. Therese of Lisieux If you need assistance, visit our website for current distribution sites and hours. "The guest of our soul knows our misery; He comes to find an empty tent within us - that is all He asks." - St. Therese of Lisieux Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, June 9 in church from 1:00PM-7:00PM

Thank you to everyone who will help St. Joseph "Go with Him, as His inseparable companion, Parish provide dinner at Hesed House Sunday June 6 to the wedding feast of Cana, and drink of the wine of Go to Sign Up Genius at: www.signupgenius.com/ His blessing. Let you have ever before you the Face of go/4090B4FA5AD29A0FD0-hesed9 the Lord, and look upon His beauty, and let your earnest gaze turn nowhere away from His most sweet countenance.” Drop off food items today, Sunday, June 6 to: Hugo Saltijeral, 671 Aurora Ave, Aurora from 3:00PM-4:00PM St. Ephrem Of Syria (306 to 373) June 9 Doctor Of The Church and Theologian Questions? Call Hugo at 630-429-4541

Monetary donations also welcome. We invite you to stop by and spend some time with God.

Ignite your Faith @Pontifex May 31 Our new parish faith formation program, If we forget the good, our hearts shrink. Ignite your Faith, encourages you to journey But if, like Mary, we remember the great with the Lord and know his loving presence in things that the Lord does, if at least once a day your daily life. Beginning in September, join us we offer a short prayer of praise, in the parish center on Sundays after 9:00AM Mass. our hearts will expand and joy will increase. . SUNDAY June 6, 2021

A NEW PARISH DIRECTORY Pam Moore- IS HAPPENING Farewell to our director of Religious Education This directory will include: •portraits of all families Pam began her career in the Religious Education Department •a roster of church membership names, with a phone call from Joleen Petit (the director of RE at the addresses, and phone numbers. time). Jolene asked if Pam would come and be her secretary. “I was home with my 4 year old and almost 1 year old. There was WE NEED YOU no way I could take this job and pay for a babysitter,” Pam remem- to make this directory complete. bers thinking. Thankfully, her mom and in-laws said they would July photo appointments are available now. take care of her children. All families making an appointment will In 2005 Pam started out working for Joleen as her secretary. receive a complementary 10 x 13 portrait. When Joleen retired in February, 2013, Pam took over as Coordinator of Religious Education. Please sign up now at: Her favorite thing to do for RE was giving the Jesus Day www.appointmentquest.com/scheduler/2190059226.1? Retreat for the younger children making their First Communion schedule=stjosephparish and preparing the First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation ceremonies. “I loved First Reconciliation because or call 1-877-896-9667 ext. 360 to set up an appointment. the children would come to Church so scared/nervous and when they come out of the confessional they had smiles on their faces. I remember being in line for my son's First Reconciliation and the boy before my son opened the door of the confessional and just The beautiful peace lilies that are in the sanctuary were stood there, took a deep breath/sigh relief and smiled” Pam recalled. purchased at The Flower Basket-one of our generous sponsors Pam has noticed that RE has changed over the years because of our parish fundraisers Plant the Seed and Oktoberfest and a she used to have families that would continue to send their chil- bulletin advertisement business. dren to RE every year. “Now, most children are enrolled for their sacraments and then they don't come back until their next sacra- Whatever the donation request, Colleen at the Flower Basket ment, but we do have families that come back every year.” always comes through for us. The greatest sense of satisfaction Pam got from RE was when she would go to Mass and her students would wave to her. Please support this business and Pam remembers one student who, “when I would walk down to all of the businesses who support our Parish. Communion he would stand there and smile, wave and call my

The Flower Basket name. I loved watching the children grow. It warms my heart 302 N. Lake Street, Aurora 630-892-7673 flowerbasketinc.com when I see students who are servers and former Confirmation students who are involved in Mass as lectors, servers and cantors. I liked registration time every year to see which children were May 29 and 30 coming back. Now I have children of former students enrolled in Sunday Envelopes……………...92 RE. I have always said, ‘this was the best mom job.’ I treated Contributions…………………$9,879.00 every First Communion as if it were one of my children making their First Communion.” Pam said. Raise the Roof $2,775.00 Thank you, Pam, THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY for all your hard work over the years for our parish in Religious Education. Blessed be the Most Loving Pray the Rosary May God bless you in your future endeavors. Heart and Sweet Name of • Please pray the Rosary Operation Overlord, also known as D-Day, began with us in church during Our Lord Jesus June 6, 1944 when 156,000 American, British and our Prayer Service on Canadian forces landed on five beaches along a 50-mile Christ and the Tuesdays at Noon stretch of the heavily fortified coast of France’s most glorious Normandy region. D-Day turned the tide of World War II and Virgin Mary, • Our intention this week is that we paved the way for the liberation of Europe. There were 4,414 His Mother, pray daily in thanksgiving Allied fatalities within the 24-hour period of D-Day. in eternity and for all our blessings. forever. Amen. 2021 PLANT THE SEED CALENDAR WINNERS

Sunday ($100) May 30...... #1312…...Monica Mendoza-Woodward As we gather today to reaffirm our faith in the Real Presence of Monday ($250) May 31...... #1418……...……Jeanette W. Nelson Christ in the Eucharist, we are reminded that we are also the Tuesday ($50) June 1...... #26...... Rhonda Watson Body of Christ. The mission of the Gospel calls us to be Christ for others. There is so much brokenness and pain in our world. Wednesday ($50) June 2.…#707……………………Paula Strick Many people are lost and feeling lonely, marginalized and Thursday ($50) June 3...... #1379……...... Andy Michels oppressed, victimized and abused. Every time we receive the Friday, ($50) June 4……....#358...... Patricia O’Dea Body (and Blood) of Christ, we are asked to become what we eat. Saturday, ($100) June 5...... #1595...... Judy Mayne Are we willing to step aside from our preoccupations and concerns so that we can be Christ for others? The power and presence of Christ in the Eucharist becomes present in us. In receiving this trans- MANNA NOTES-See page 1-MANNA and Raise the Roof forming presence of Christ, we can truly effect change in the lives of -Orders due by 9:00AM Wednesdays via email. those we meet. We can show them God’s unconditional, ever-present -Indicate where you will pick up. Check only-no cash love and the beauty that can come from loving others. -Pick up is Thursday evenings from 6:00PM-6:30 PM We are given the grace to become temples of justice and peace, --Questions? Contact Judy Fullmer 630-542-4645 or email her at carrying God’s sacred Presence within us wherever we go. [email protected]

. PARISH INFORMATION I call on the name of the Lord. Psalm 116 St. Joseph Catholic Church MASS INTENTIONS Rev. Matthew J. McMorrow, S.T.L., Pastor Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Willhite, In Residence MONDAY, June 7 Deacon Bruce Watermann, S.F.A. 7:00AM Live stream-Cornelius Avram by Lori Herbig Sandy Bohr, Business Manager TUESDAY, June 8 7:00AM Live stream-People of t. Joseph Parish Parish Office 630-844-3780 Fax 630-844-1338 7:00PM Live stream-Indalecio Garcia by Jessica Pinkos Monday through Friday-8:00AM to 4:00PM WEDNESDAY, June 9, St. Ephrem,

Deacon and Doctor of the Church MASSES-See right column of this page 7:00AM Live stream-Dick Brouch by Dianaa and Frank Mylan THURSDAY, June 10 SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION English & Spanish 7:00AM Live stream-, Mary Barron by Bob Barron Wednesday 7:30AM to 8:00AM FRIDAY, June 11, The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Saturday 4:00PM-4:50PM 7:00AM-Live stream-Jane Reinke by Marie Hartlaub Sunday 8:00AM-8:50AM SATURDAY, June 12, The Immaculate Heart

BAPTISMS & WEDDINGS: of the Blessed Virgin Mary Please contact the parish office for information 5:00PM Live stream-Irene Riggio by the Aylmer Family SUNDAY, June 13, 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time Website: www.saintjosephaurora.org 9:00AM Live stream-Miguel and Luisa Perez-Silva by Imelda Nunez Email: [email protected]

Facebook:@stjosephaurora SANCTUARY CANDLE MEMORIAL

The week of June 6 the sanctuary candle is burning Pope St John Paul II Catholic Academy in memory of Gertrude Bohr requested by Jim and Donna Bohr Sr. Ann Brummel, OP, Head of School [email protected] Heather Baer, Asst Principal North: [email protected] Readings for the week of June 6, 2021 Phone 630-844-3781 Fax 630-844-3656 Sunday: Ex 24:3-8/Ps 116:12-13, 15-16, 17-18 [13]/ Website: jp2aurora.org Facebook: @PSJPIIAuroraIL Heb 9:11-15/Mk 14:12-16, 22-26 Monday: 2 Cor 1:1-7/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [9]/Mt 5:1-12 Pope St. John Paul II Catholic Academy Tuesday: 2 Cor 1:18-22/Ps 119:129, 130, 131, 132, 133, is now accepting registration 135 [135a]/Mt 5:13-16 for the upcoming 2021-22 school year. Wednesday: 2 Cor 3:4-11/Ps 99:5, 6, 7, 8, 9 [cf. 9c]/Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: 2 Cor 3:15—4:1, 3-6/Ps 85:9ab, 10, 11-12, 13-14 Visit our website, jp2aurora.org, [cf. 10b]/Mt 5:20-26 or call our North Campus, at 630-844-3781 Friday: Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9/Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 [3]/Eph 3:8-12, to begin the application process. 14-19/Jn 19:31-37 For all the latest information: Check out our Facebook page: Saturday: 2 Cor 5:14-21/Ps 103:1-4, 9-10, 11-12 [8a]/Lk 2:41-51 @PSJPIIAuroraIL Next Sunday: Ez 17:22-24/Ps 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16 [cf. 2a]/ 2 Cor 5:6-10/Mk 4:26-3 Act of Spiritual Communion is a beautiful and praiseworthy tradition to recite an act of spiritual communion when one is unable, for Summer Athletic & Academic Camps whatever reason, to receive Holy Communion. for grade school & high school age students My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the SUMMER Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, Aurora Central Catholic High School and I desire to receive You into my soul. Sports auroracentral.com 630-907-0095 Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. and Marmion Academy I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself marmion.org (630) 897-6936 wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen. Academic Alphonsus Ligouri Camps Rosary High School St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery rosaryhs.com 630-896-0831 The cemetery is a holy place, we should preserve it in good condition and free from unsightly objects. Run for Life 2021, 5K Run & 2.2-mile walk. July 31, 8AM. ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS IN THE GROUND ARE St. John the Baptist, Winfield, All proceeds benefit PROHIBITED DURING THE GROWING SEASON Waterleaf Women’s Center. Registration link: WHEN NATURAL FLOWERS ARE AVAILABLE. www.raceroster.com/30549 Questions? Contact Chris- •Artificial flowers are allowed in approved permanent vases at tine Kania 630-532-7813 or [email protected] any time during the year. •Flowers on top of a monument/marker are not permitted. •All artificial wreaths, flowers, evergreen blankets, etc., will be removed sometime after March 1, depending on the weather. “Do not let the past disturb you, just leave everything •The cemetery reserves the right to remove any unsightly in the Sacred Heart and begin again with joy.” decorations violating these regulations. from the “St. Joseph Cemetery Regulations” Mother Teresa

. The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary

St. Maximilian Kolbe: “Never be afraid of loving the Blessed Virgin too much. You can never love her more than Jesus did.”

Pope St. John Paul II: “From Mary we learn to surrender to God’s will in all things. From Mary we learn to trust even when all hope seems gone. From Mary we learn to love Christ her son and the Son of God.”

Pope St. John Paul II Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae-“Mary-the perfect ‘model of contemplation’, as never fell prey to the distractions of the world. Her entire being was focused on Christ. Throughout her entire life, Mary aligned her will with God’s, saying, ‘Let it be done to me according to your will.’”

Pope Francis: “Mary is the saint among the saints, blessed above all others. She teaches us the way of holiness and she walks ever at our side. ...Mary our Mother does not need a flood of words. She does not need us to tell her what is happening in our lives. All we need do is whisper, time and time again: ‘Hail Mary …’”

THE SACRED AND IMMACULATE HEARTS Blessed be the Most Loving Heart and Sweet Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ and the most glorious Virgin Mary, His Mother, in eternity and forever. Amen.

The Catechism. P:143-“Only the Heart of Christ who knows the depths of his Father's love could reveal to us the abyss of his mercy in so simple and beautiful a way.”

St. -“From the depth of my nothing- ness, I prostrate myself before Thee, O Most Sacred, Divine and Adorable Heart of Jesus, to pay Thee all the homage of love, praise and adoration in my power. Amen.”

The Catechism. P:2669: “The prayer of the Church venerates and honors the Heart of Jesus just as it invokes his most Holy Name. It adores the incarnate Word and his Heart which, out of love for men, he allowed to be pierced by our sins. Christian prayer loves to follow the way of the cross in the Savior's steps. The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

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