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St. Joseph Parish Community 722 High Street Aurora, Illinois 60505 630 -844-3780 www.saintjosephaurora.org TO BE A VISIBLE SIGN OF CHRIST ’S PRESENCE AMONG US IN THE WORLD, BY LIVING OUT THE GOSPEL MESSAGE OF GOD’S LOVE IN MINISTRY AND SERVICE + May you always know the peace of Jesus, the light of his love, and the joy of his life within you. St. Joseph Parish First Communion May 2 and May 9 9:00AM Pastor: Father Matthew McMorrow Aiden Cerda Karisma Lopez Eva Hermosillo Rosa Mascorro Marco Morales Jeffrey Lopez Melina Monjaras Araceli Patino Alyssa Ramirez May 16, 2021 The Ascension of the Lord . ST. JOSEPH PARISH AURORA From our Pastor The work on the roof has started… We are so close to our goal. Would you trust an unhealthy doctor? Have you helped Raise the Roof with a donation? Or a financial advisor who was poor? GOAL $115,000 Maybe they have something to offer, but we Raised this week $ 6.980 like to follow a good example and not just reach our $101,860 someone’s words. We follow example more goal 89% readily that talk. Raised to date $101860 In a similar way, what happens if Jesus didn’t Ascend? It would Balance needed $13,140 be like he was saying “I’ve got this great place to send you, but I’m not going.” “Hold on”, we might say “If it is so great, why don’t you go first?” RAISE THE ROOF For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be. So that’s exactly what He did. Goal $115,000 Matthew 6:21 In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place Congratulations for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back again and take you to myself, so that where I am you also may be. Father Matthew (John 14:2-3). on your Returning to the Father is joyful for Jesus, even while he worries about us. To be in the presence of the Father is what Jesus yearns 16th Anniversary for. And there he fulfills his role as mediator of the New Covenant. of Priesthood I came from the Father and have come into the world, and now I am leaving the world and going to the Father. (John 16:28) May 21, 2021 And in the weeks to come, we will celebrate that even though He ascends, He does not abandon us. Ordained a priest by Bishop Thomas G. Doran on The Spirit of truth… lives with you and will be in you. I will not May 21, 2005 leave you as orphans; I will come to you. (John 14:17-18) at the Next week we will celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit at Cathedral of St. Peter Pentecost and two weeks later will be the celebration of the Eucharist, Corpus Christi. Rockford, Illinois In Christ’s Peace Thank you for all you do for our parish. May is the Month of Mary Mary, Elizabeth & Friendship May God bless you. The Gospel tells us in the story of the Visit- ation, recorded in Luke Chapter 1, when Mary visits Elizabeth. So what can women learn from this friendship? Lord God, most holy, The Visitation involves a first-trimester We approach you in gratitude for your holy ordained priesthood. mother traveling cross-country to serve a You have called these men to be set apart and to shepherd your friend. Who needs your help this week? people, as you shepherd your entire church. Affirm each other. Elizabeth's first words were ones of encour- We pray for them in their daily work. agement. We may know our friends' flaws, but we don't need to Grant to them an increase in spiritual gifts and grace, fixate on them. Sing out loud. Mary ends their encounter with the so they may be prepared for the tasks at hand. Magnificat, one of the most celebrated song-prayers of Scripture. Celebrate with your friends! Rejoice over each other's blessings. Lead them not into temptation and protect them from the grasp of the evil one. Mary, Mother of God, pray for us! It is through the sacraments they confer that we encounter the divine in a real and profound way. May your church never lose sight of these, Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, May 19 your special sons, and may we, the body of Christ, in church from 1:00PM-7:00PM never fail to cherish the gift of their lives, which they have freely given to you and your holy church. "Prayer is the best preparation for Holy Communion. We ask this in the name of Jesus, your Son. Prayer is the raising of the mind to God. When we pray we go to meet Christ Who is coming to us. Amen. If our Creator and Savior comes from heaven with such great love, it is only fitting that we should go to meet Him. And this is what we do when we spend some time in prayer." Pope Francis @Pontifex May 11 St. Bernadine Of Siena (1380 to 1444) May 20 Today, too, the Spirit is calling men and Italian Priest and Franciscan Missionary women to set out and encounter all those who are waiting to discover the beauty, goodness, We invite you to stop by and spend some time with God. and truth of the Christian faith. SUNDAY May 16, 2021 The St Joseph Knights and the Respect Life Committee We welcome into our Month of May Baby Shower Catholic community… We are collecting new blankets, clothing, baby food, formula, diapers, wipes, and any other baby items. Ezra Leon del Toro Donations may be placed in the baby crib in the narthex of church. son of Isaac Leon and Jessica del Toro Donations of gift cards are also appreciated FILL and may be purchased and donated through the Santiago Carter Delgado the MANNA program. son of Santiago and Ilyssa Delgado CRIB Place cards into the collection basket at Mass or drop off at the parish office. Thalia Refugio Aguilar All donations will be given to area daughter of Lizet Aguilar crisis pregnancy centers; Waterleaf in Aurora “Hence Baptism is a bath of water in which the "imperishable and Corbella Clinic in South Elgin. seed" of the Word of God produces its life-giving effect.” CCC 1228 The Mysteries of the Rosary-Have you ever wanted to explore the life of Jesus and Mary in a deeper way? Baptisms are generally scheduled for the first Sunday of the Each decade highlights a sacred episode: month. Please call the parish office to make arrangements Joyful Mysteries: Through the Annunciation (1) and Visitation (2), we get a glimpse at Mary’s joyful yes to God. She gives birth Bear Much Fruit 2021 Diocesan Appeal to Jesus in the Nativity (3). Mary and Joseph present their son at the temple (4) and bring him there again when he is a teenager (5). It is through your generous gift to the appeal that we may continue to bring the love of Jesus to those in Luminous Mysteries: Jesus is baptized in the Jordan River (1) need and teach the faith to young and old alike. before Mary gives him a nudge to his first miracle at Cana (2). HOW DO I DONATE? Jesus proclaims the Gospel (3), is transfigured on Mount Tabor (4), and institutes the Eucharist (5). The light is shining! Diocesan Appeal Envelope •One time payment using cash or check Sorrowful Mysteries: Jesus prays in agony in Gethsemane (1), •Monthly or Quarterly payments (Reminders may be requested) knowing his hour of suffering has come. After his betrayal and Online at rockforddiocese.org/donate arrest, Jesus is scourged (2) and crowned with thorns (3). He car- •Credit card or automatic withdrawl from your bank account ries his cross (4), and Mary stands at the foot of the cross as he is for one time, monthly of quarterly payments crucified (5). Thank you for your generosity Glorious Mysteries: Christ is risen in glory (1)! After appearing May 8 and 9 to those he loves, he ascends into heaven (2). Jesus’ followers receive the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (3). Mary, unaffected by Sunday Envelopes….…...121 original sin, is assumed body and soul into heaven (4), where she Contributions……..$6,378.00 is crowned queen, humble mother of Christ the King (5) Raise the Roof………...$6,980.00 The Guadalupana Association presents- THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY BBQ RIBS FUNDRAISER featuring La Victoria Roy’s Ribs May 23, 9:00AM-3:00PM Pray the Rosary at the St. Joseph Parish Center “Teach us Half a slab of wood BBQ ribs, to give • Please pray the Rosary baked potato, coleslaw and bread-only$10.00 with us in church during Tickets are available Sunday, May 16 before and after all Masses and our Prayer Service on Pre-order-forms available in the narthex of church or Tuesdays at Noon walk up orders taken at the event. not count • Our intention Prepay with order or pay when picking up. the cost.” this week is that we Forms may be dropped off at the parish office from 8AM-4PM hear the Holy Spirit Enjoy a delicious meal for a great cause calling us to be examples Ignatius of Loyola of our faith. 2021 PLANT THE SEED CALENDAR WINNERS Sunday ($100) May 9...........#1829.............................Luxies Club When Jesus was physically with his disciples, he guarded and Monday ($50) May 10.........#740……………………Nick Bauler protected them.