St. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
Parochial Administrator Rev. Manuel P. Cuizon, C.R.S. [email protected]
Deacon Lawrence H. Day, [email protected]
Pastoral Associates Sr. Mary Ellen Backes, OSU Evangelization [email protected]
Paul Johnson, [email protected] Music Ministry
Bereavement Minister Mary-Jo Gardiner, [email protected]
Secretary/Bookkeeper Pamela L. Johnson, [email protected]
Facilities/Maintenance Devin Dudas, [email protected]
Parish Office Web: http://stjoseph.dio.org Email: [email protected] Telephone: (217) 544-7426 Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - Noon & 1:00 - 4:30 pm Friday 8:30 am - Noon
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SATURDAY at 4:30 p.m. SUNDAY at 9:30 a.m. MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY at 7:00 am* WEDNESDAY at 5:30 p.m.* (*If there is a Funeral, Daily Mass is Cancelled.) RECONCILIATION - SATURDAY from 3:15-4:00 p.m. HOLY DAYS will be announced in the bulletin and on the website.
1345 NORTH 6TH STREET • SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62702 • Vision Statement St. Joseph Parish is a diverse, welcoming, Catholic Community committed to discipleship and stewardship. S
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Contact Sr. MISSION STATEMENT Mary Ellen Backes, O.S.U., for information on Inquiry Sessions and RCIA process. The Mission of St. Joseph Church is to proclaim the Baptism of Children under eight years old: Contact Good News of Jesus Christ by word and deed, to Deacon Larry to attend a pre-baptismal class. Baptisms build a Christian community of faith within and beyond are usually celebrated during the weekend Masses, ex- cept for Advent and Lent. the parish, to serve the people of God both near and far, and to celebrate the presence of the Risen Lord Reconciliation: Saturday 3:15-4:00 pm or by appoint- ment. among us.
Marriage: Arrangements are to be made six months in advance. Call the Parish Office to schedule an appoint- ment.
Sacrament of the Sick: Call the Parish Office for Fr. Manny.
Communion for the Homebound: Notify the parish office to arrange for Communion to the sick and elderly.
New Parishioners St. Joseph welcomes all visitors to our Church. If you would like to register, please request a Parish Registra- Pastoral Council tion Form from the Parish Office. The St. Joseph Parish Pastoral Council is called by the parish to serve as consultant to the Pastor in assuring that all aspects Assisted Listening System of parish life reflect the mission and ministry of Jesus in ac- Personal listening instruments are available to comple- cordance with norms determined by the diocesan Bishop. ment our audio system. These are located in the Vesting Members Sacristy. Joe Rolens (Chair), Gary Schmidt (Vice Chair), Tim Kennedy Bulletin Announcements (Secretary), Linda Medlock, David Cooper, Jane Schmidt Announcements are due, by email, at the Parish Office by 9:00 am on Tuesdays. The bulletin is published weekly Standing Committees on our parish website: http://stjoseph.dio.org. Community Builders Faith Formation/Evangelization Catholic Faith Formation Health and Wellness The Catholic Faith Formation program provides religious Liturgy instruction for St. Joseph Parishioners who do not attend Social Concerns Stewardship Catholic schools for grades K-8. Classes meet Monday evenings from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm September - May. Finance Council The Parish Finance Council is an advisory body to assist the Hospitalized Parishioners Pastor in the administration and management of the temporal Families and friends are asked to please keep the parish goods of the parish. staff informed regarding parishioners who are hospital- ized. Members Tom Hyde (Chair), Deacon Larry Day, Rita Havrilka, Tom Prayer Requests Niedzielski
St. Joseph Prayer Chain is composed of members of the parish who pray for the needs of fellow parishioners and Choir their families and friends. Please call or email Linda at Director: Deanna Kettelkamp 481-4320, [email protected] or the Parish Of- fice. All requests are confidential. P.E.P. (People Enjoying People) Club The PEP Club is a social group for “seniors” that meets monthly for lunch and fellowship. Diocesan Child Abuse Reporting and Investiga- Chair: Gary Schmidt tion Number: 217-321-1155. Worship Schedule & Mass Intentions
Mass Intentions From the Administrator’s Desk….! June 12 - June 13, 2021 Sat. 4:30 pm †Francesco Porrovecchio “Whether he is asleep or awake, Paul & Judy Mueller be it day or night, Sun. 9:30 am †J. Mike Geist the seed sprouts and grows;
Masss for this Week he knows not how.”
June 14 - June 20, 2021 Prophet Ezekiel, in the first reading, prophesied Mon. 7:00 am †Jim Mueller how God will raise up those who are weak and the Tue. 7:00 am †Jean Moody insignificant and make them fruitful. As communi- Wed. 5:30 pm †Joseph Koehl ty of believers, our mission is to do what pleases God and God alone. Possibly, we can do this mis- †John Webbake sion by understanding clearly what St. Paul said in Thu. 7:00 am †Freda Burg our second reading today: “We walk by faith, Sat. 4:30 pm †Earl Kern ” In the gospel, Jesus describes the Sun. 9:30 am †St. Joseph Society not by sight. Kingdom of God using parables of a wheat field and a mustard seed. Thus, the Kingdom of God works mysteriously and incrementally only to be- come the anchor for the entire life on earth.
The Kingdom is not the result of human enterprise; it is God’s handiwork. None of our efforts can pro- duce the Kingdom; rather, it is the invisible and mysterious unfolding of God’s plan in His time, which will incrementally and eventually grow into its promised fullness.
Brothers and sisters, our task in life is to be grate- ful witnesses and let the Kingdom unfold in and through us, though not necessarily by us. But the seed of faith is in our hearts, and the grace helps This Week in Our Parish that seed to bear fruit. And the seed of faith planted on our hearts is totally in our control. Will we take Wednesday, June 13 the time to weed? Will we take the time to water? 5:15 pm Helping Hands God bless us all. Thursday, June 14 5:15 pm Holy Hour of Adoration Fr. Manny Saturday, June 16 3:15 - 4:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation
Sunday, June 17 8:45 am Music Practice
Please refer to the calendar on our website for updates & future events (www.stjoseph.dio.org).
Week 48 of fiscal year 5/30/2021 Fiscal YTD Budgeted $ 8,041.73 $386,003.04 Sunday Collection $ 4,894.83 $227,290.53 5th Week $ 459.00 $ 14,317.00 Automated Giving $ $ 33,355.00 Overage/(Shortfall) $ (2,687.90) $(111,040.51)
Week 49 of fiscal year 6/06/2021 Fiscal YTD Budgeted $ 8,041.73 $394,044.77 Sunday Collection $ 5,583.98 $232,874.51 5th Week $ 890.00 $ 15,207.00 Automated Giving $ $ 33,355.00 To celebrate the Year of St. Joseph: Overage/(Shortfall) $ (1,567.75) $(112,608.26) Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted his only Son; in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man.
Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father or click on the Give Central link on our website: stjoseph.dio.org and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy, and Knights of Columbus at St. Joseph Parish courage,
Needed: New Members, Old Members. Must be and defend us from every evil. male, 18 years of age, single or married. We are a new Council and are active in the Church and Com- Amen. munity. If interested in joining, see informational pamphlet in back of church or see a current member. Watch future bulletin for more information.
To all the Greeters and Sanitizers at the 4:30 (Sat) and 9:30 (Sun) Masses:
THANK YOU for a job well done and may God Bless you all. Martina Pereira
Installation Mass Received by Baptism into our community: for Fr. Manny Rudy Elizabeth Dyas July 17, 2021 (daughter of Nathan & Rachel (Gasperin) Dyas)
4:30 p.m.
Reception following All our invited.
CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA This organization of Catholic War Veterans is established to promote zeal and devotion to God, for Country and for Home. a) For God: to promote through aggressive organized Catho- lic Action a greater love, honor and service to God; an understanding and application of the teachings of Christ in our everyday life; recognizing the wisdom of the Church in all matters of faith and morals. b) For Country: through a more vivid understanding of the Constitution of the United States of America and through Dive Deep – How fostering works and the surprising active participation in the promotion of its ideals of life, joys it brings: There can be negative associations with liberty and the pursuit of happiness, develop a more zeal- fostering. Dive Deep sits down with a Petersburg couple ous citizenship; to encourage morality in government, la- bor, management, economic, social, fraternal and all other that explains the fostering process, why all those negative phases of American life; to combat aggressively the forces things you hear about are not only not true, and how fos- which tend to impair the efficiency and permanency of our tering has shaped their lives for the better. Go to dio.org/ free institutions. podcast to listen and subscribe. c) For Home: to promote the realization that the family is the basic unit of society; to aid in the development of an en- lightened patriotic American Youth; to assist all veterans Religious Freedom Celebration - Religious Freedom and widows and dependents of deceased veterans. Week, June 22-29, 2021: Mass celebrated by Bishop d) These objectives are encouraged without regard to race, Paprocki: Sunday, June 20, 10:00 am, Cathedral of the creed or color. Immaculate Conception. Praying of the rosary for our country: Wednesday, June 23, 12:00 pm, Cathedral of the Any Catholic veteran in your parishes is welcome to become a member of the Post, regardless of what years they served or Immaculate Conception. People can attend the rosary in where they were stationed. They need not have served over- person or participate through the diocesan Facebook seas or during a war. page, YouTube page and dio.org/live. This Week in Our Parish Good News Reflection 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time 14 Bertha Flynn June 20, 2021 Alexis Gaffney Edward Goett David O'Brien William Walker Calming the storms Christina Wise 15 Edward Kulavic 16 Tosha Marcy It's hurricane season where I live in Florida. Some peo- Yvonne Fanning ple believe that destructive storms are punishments from Michelle Young God. While it is true that people deserve to be punished Christie Escorcia for their immorality, Jesus took the Father's righteous 17 Marjorie Havenar wrath upon his own body, accepting torture, shedding Piper Power Gregory Mizeur blood, and dying, so that all sinners could be saved from Patricia Newquist the justice we deserve. 18 Janae Best Jesus wants to calm our storms, not cause them. Patrick Noel Hardships are not punishments. They are the best occa- 19 Megan Haley Mary Romang sions for growing closer to God. All of us have seasons of storms in our lives. Each of them are invitations to realize that Jesus is walking with us through it all, whether we 14 William & Maryann Walker deserve his help or not. They're opportunities to learn 15 Thomas & Melissa Cory more knowledge, gain more wisdom, and grow stronger in true faith. It's a time of becoming more humble. Be- 16 William & Jamie LaFauce cause of our increased need to rely on God, we discover 17 Michael & Elizabeth Murphy more about his love, but only if we stop insisting that 20 Mathew & Jennifer Power God should behave like a magic genie that we control to Randy & Charlotte Black resolve our problems the way we think it should happen. Some of the storms in this world continue raging be- cause we don't do enough to bring the presence of Christ into them. After we've gained from our experiences, Good News for Young Adult Women! we're supposed to help others endure the storms of their Are you or someone you know searching for a spiritually lives. We have the earthly hands that Jesus wants to use -connected community of like-minded souls? You are to calm their storms. And then, surprise! It is in this out- welcome in Cor Unum Village, a ministry of the Domini- reach that we realize that our sufferings have not been in can Sisters of Springfield. Cor Unum means “one heart.” vain; this calms our stormy clouds of despair and regret. Established in 2019, Cor Unum’s mission is to provide a Often, we create our own storms by making sinful deci- place for young women to find their home in the One sions, but God doesn't want us to get punished. He sends Heart of God through community, prayer, and service. A plenty of red-flag warnings and then, if we get into a hur- committed circle of women like you and Dominican Sis- ricane anyway, Jesus invites us to calm the turmoil by ters Lori Kirchman, Mary Clare Fichtner, and Beth Mur- reconciling with him. phy are waiting to welcome you. We are happy to wel- Whether the storms brew by sin or by nature, if we cry come women of all faiths and backgrounds, those who out like the disciples in next Sunday's Gospel reading -- are deeply Christian and those still seeking the path. Visit "Lord, don't you care that we're perishing?" -- Jesus re- www.springfieldop.rg/cor-unum or text or call Sister plies, "Why are you scared? How little faith you have! Beth at 312-780-9553 for more information. The commu- My peace is already here." nity gathers several times a month via videoconference. Now that pandemic protocols are easing, we are excited Questions for Personal Reflection: to welcome fully vaccinated women for regular gather- What's stormy in your life right now? From where did ings at Cor Unum House on Friday evenings. You are this turmoil come? What do you need Jesus to save you welcome! Be in touch! from today? Choose an action that extends trust to him. What will you do this week to quiet yourself and find the peaceful presence of Christ? READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Cor 6:1-10; Ps 98:1, 2b, 3-4; Mt 5:38-42 Questions for Community Faith Sharing: Tuesday: 2 Cor 8:1-9; Ps 146:2, 5-9a; Mt 5:43-48 How has Jesus calmed the waves or led you to a peaceful Wednesday: 2 Cor 9:6-11; Ps 112:1bc-4, 9; shore when you suffered through a stormy time in your Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 life? When did you recognize his presence beside you? Thursday: 2 Cor 11:1-11; Ps 111:1b-4, 7-8; Mt 6:7-15 What happened that revealed his helpfulness? Friday: 2 Cor 11:18, 21-30; Ps 34:2-7; Mt 6:19-23 Saturday: 2 Cor 12:1-10; Ps 34:8-13; Mt 6:24-34 © 2021 Terry Modica, Catholic Digital Resources, www.catholicdr.com. Print- Sunday: Jb 38:1, 8-11; Ps 107:23-26, 28-31; ed by permission. 2 Cor 5:14-17; Mk 4:35-41 OTHER PARISHES AND EVENTS ELSEWHERE
Single & Parenting – Hard Work, Real Hope As a single BIG BAND DANCE parent, you know there aren’t many people who truly under- 7:00 p.m. Sat., June 26th stand the unique challenges you face. You deeply desire to do Knights of Columbus, Riverton, IL what’s best for your kids, and you worry that you aren’t. Some- Dance to the Lonny Lynn Orchestra from Nebraska times, it’s all you can do to survive from one day to the next. Join Us Single & Parenting is a special group that will bring practical Public Dance help and hope to your life. Gather with other single parents to watch dynamic videos featuring single-parenting experts and enjoy small-group discussion. Single & Parenting meets on Job Openings at Springfield Catholic Charities: Community Thursdays, June 10-August 26 from 6:00pm-8:00pm in the Ca- Services Supervisor and Office Manager- Springfield Catho- thedral School Library. FREE child care will be available. For lic Charities has two full-time openings. Visit www.dio.org/ more information and to register, contact Vicki at 217/522- jobs to view more information about the position, including 3342 or [email protected] Cathedral of the Immac- qualifications and how to apply. ulate Conception, 524 E Lawrence, Springfield (park in lot on 5th Street) Biking for Babies - Cyclists from Biking for Babies will be at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Friday, July Ad Altare Dei Emblem - Members of Scouts BSA are invited 16th. While cycling across America these pro-life enthusiasts to learn more about our faith, particularly through the sacra- spread awareness of and collect donations for pregnancy re- ments, by earning the Ad Altare Dei religious emblem from the source centers. All are invited to attend 5:15 pm Mass, enjoy Catholic Committee on Scouting. To earn the award, one must dinner with the cyclists, and hear their testimonies. To RSVP be a registered member of a BSA unit (Scouts BSA or Ventur- contact Vicki Compton at: 217/522-3342 or ing Crew), be in 7th grade through high school age, and active email [email protected]. Biking for Babies is part- in your unit for at least 6 months to be eligible. A class sched- nering with three pregnancy help centers within our dio- ule for the Springfield area during the 2021-2022 school year cese: First Step Women's Center (Springfield), Choices Preg- has been announced, see http://scouts.dio.org for details. For nancy & Health (Charleston), ThriVe Metro East more information or to schedule classes in other areas of the (Godfrey). Donations can be made diocese or to be trained as a Counselor, please contact the Cath- at: www.bikingforbabies.com/give. olic Committee on Scouting at (217) 698-8500, ext. 154.
Find Peace and Healing: Pope Francis says, "God is always Pre-Cana in Spanish - The Diocese of Belleville is having a waiting for you." If you or someone you love is grieving Pre-Cana session in Spanish. The next Pre-Cana class for His- the loss of a child or children to abortion, come and experience panic couples is being offered October 16, 2021. If you know the healing mercy of Jesus Christ on our weekend retreat. To of any Hispanic couple that is interested in attending, have find information about the Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat August them contact Carlos and Efrend Garcia at 618-632-1755 or cell 13-15 go to: www.dio.org/plasm/projectrachel or call 217-698- phone 618-520-3404. 4456. Scholarships are available. “Summer time, Grief Share when the livin’ is Cathedral parish will be hosting Grief Share, a weekly, faith- easy. “ The sched- based, grief support group. If you, or someone you know, ule may look dif- would like help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, ferent, but the goal child, family member, or friend, please join us beginning Mon- remains the same. Stay connected to the faith nourishing day, June 7, 6:00-8:00pm in the Cathedral School Li- brary. (Enter through the atrium doors off 5th street parking programming that Covenant Network provides daily and lot) Grief Share runs for 14 weeks, but guests may join the se- throughout the night by tuning into WIHM radio 88.1 ries at any point and can pick up content they missed during the FM. Or listen on the Covenant Network app on your mo- next cycle. For more information go to https:// bile device or on our website OurCatholicRadio.org. www.griefshare.org/ or contact Berni Ely @ 899-6637 or [email protected]. To register call 217/522-3342 or email Vicki at [email protected]. All adults, of any or no faith background, are welcome! ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS and GENEROUS PA- RISHIONERS! Mary Ottenberg from J. S. Paluch works on setting up the advertising sponsorships for our bulletin. Ad- We want to share your great photos! – Got a great photo? vertisements can be purchased for a business, family or a Whether it’s of school life, parish life, or home life, the Dio- sponsor ad. Please support our sponsors! Their generosity cese of Springfield in Illinois is wanting to promote Catholic helps us to enjoy our FREE bulletin publication every week life in action. Through Catholic Times, social media, videos, or throughout the year! If you would like to have your business marketing materials, the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois card handed out on a weekly basis and can help this effort, wants to share your great photo to spread the joy diocesan- please call Mary Ottenberg at 314-757-7598, or email otten- wide. Submit your photo or photos by going to www.dio.org/ [email protected]. submitphoto. NOONAN ALLAN HAMILTON Consider RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL 8TH & NO. GRAND 528-1513 Remembering • Driveways • Parking Lots • Asphalt Patching • Striping • Seal Coating • Crack Filling • Snow Removal 510 BRUNS LN. 787-7225 Your Parish in 528-4400 Your Will. • Overlays • Free Estimates • Fully Insured SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702 Commercial Sweeping For further information, Office: 217-528-9407 “Gets you back where you belong” please call the Parish Office. PAVING www.ronfurmanspaving.com 3600 N. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL The Most Complete Catholic Cruises and Tours and The Apostleship of the Sea of the United States of America Online National Take your FAITH ON A JOURNEY. Directory of Call us today at 860-399-1785 or email Check It Out Today! (CST 2117990-70) [email protected] Catholic Parishes www.CatholicCruisesandTours.com COMPLETE LANDSCAPING SERVICE
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