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July 4, 2021 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
. ST. JOSEPH PARISH AURORA From our Pastor Ignite Your Faith We have Part 2 Raised Last week I wrote about the purpose of shifting RAISE THE ROOF to a united parish faith formation on Sunday Goal $115,000 morning, now I want to explain how it will the Roof look. Thank you to everyone who has helped our parish on this Following 9am Mass we will move over to the gym. journey to raise the $150,000 for repairs on our church roof! Kids can grab food and then have time to play games in the gym or do a project at the craft table. Adults can get coffee and With the profits from bake sales, craft shows and concerts, breakfast, talk to fellow parishioners, sign up for a door prize, along with donations from organizations including and get Manna. the Foresters, MANNA, Knights of Columbus Guadalupana Society and the Girl Scouts, Next will be an exciting short program for all ages. This will to our friends of St. Joseph Parish and from our include short talks, music, videos, a prayer of the month, an idea Go Fund Me page, of how to live the faith at home, and/or interactive games. and donations in memory of loved ones, we have raised enough money to cover all of the costs. Then the children will go off to their classrooms while the adults have a themed session for learning, prayer, and discussion We especially acknowledge the generosity of our amongst themselves. parishioners who donated money. Combined with all those listed above, we have been able to preserve our beautiful All this and we’ll be done by noon. church building for another generation.
The goals of Ignite Your Faith are to provide each of you with We look forward to our future based on the traditions opportunities to: that have kept St. Joseph Church as a living testament •Learn more about your faith, and viable sign of Jesus Christ on Pigeon Hill. •Share your faith in community with others, •Experience prayer and Catholic spirituality in community, and through all of this, Thank You •Grow in relationship with each other and with God; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Women’s Bible Study begins August 4 Join us as we look at the spiritual lessons Other parishes which have tried this approach to faith learned from biblical women and what they formation have found it to be a wonderful way to learn and grow mean for women today. We will look at these together. It has been very successful for adults and young people. women's successes and failures, see how they I’m excited to begin and hope it truly will Ignite Your Faith! drew near to God in the midst of trials, and learn how they overcame rejection and disap- In Christ’s Peace pointment. Their stories will inspire us to per- severe through difficult times and find joy in the hope that Jesus has provided.
The Hyde Amendment and similar laws have protected taxpayers The six consecutive Wednesday sessions begin from funding elective abortion for 45 years. Some members of Wednesday, August 4 from 1:00PM-2:30PM Congress want to take away these laws that both Democrats and Come for one session or as many as you are able to make. Republicans have supported for nearly half a century. It is im- For more information contact, Connie Blatner 630-363-5919 portant for people to contact their Congressional representatives and let them know their opinion on this issue before Congress Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, July 7 votes on it during the second half of July. in church from 1:00PM-7:00PM Life & Family Evangelization Office | Catholic Diocese of Rockford
“O God our creator… through the power and working of your "The more we are touched by the Love of God in the Holy Spirit, you call us to live out our faith in the midst of the Eucharist, the more we need to respond to this Love. world, bringing the light and the saving truth of the Gospel to (Eucharistic) Adoration leads to mission. every corner of society.” The connection with vocations is clear, but there is also an United States Conference of Catholic Bishops impulse toward a more generous stewardship of all of our gifts." “Prayer for Religious Liberty” Archbishop Paul Stagg Coakley (1955 to Present) Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Save the Date: Rockford Diocese Silver & Gold Anniversary We invite you to stop by and spend some time with God. Mass, celebrated by Bishop David J. Malloy on August 22, 2021, 2:30PM at St. Mary Parish in Huntleyand followed by a cake and Pope Francis @Pontifex June 29 punch reception in the parish hall. Watch for details next week. At the heart of the story of Peter and Paul is not their own gifts and abilities, but the encounter with Christ that changed their lives. The Parish Office They experienced a love that healed and set will be closed on Monday, July 5 them free, and because of that, they became apostles in honor of the 4th of July holiday and ministers of freedom for others. . SUNDAY July 4, 2021
Would you like to hear about the saints who enjoyed... Burger Night •making websites •dancing and singing Sunday, July 11 •mountain climbing •playing tennis? St. Joseph Council 4:00PM-7:00PM
Donuts with the Saints #14795 St. Joseph Parking Lot $10 per dinner Thursdays in July beginning this week- July 9 at 7:00PM Dinners include: Burgers or cheeseburgers made to order, in the lower level of the parish center . Beans, Chips, water or pop Hot Dogs also available High school students are invited to join our summer seminarian, Eat in at the parish center or drive thru pick up Manny Miralrio for a Christ-centered conversation on how to Tickets available from any Knight, the parish office or at the door grow to be saints by following them. All proceeds benefit the Knights charities
A great conversation along with coffee and donuts- we hope to see you there. Questions? Contact Denny Monaco at (630) 768-8034
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With Realm there are three convenient ways to give: Online. Text or Mobile. Want to try it? Online: Click on the GIVE button on our website Text: Text StJosephAurora to 73256-then follow prompts This directory will include portraits of all families and a roster of Mobile: Search Connect-Our Church Community in the app store church membership names, addresses, and phone numbers. and follow the prompts. July 8th-12th photo appointments are available now. Appointments are scheduled for 12 minutes in length. If you are currently using myEoffering, you can stay with them or try Realm. Appointments may be made by: Speaking to representatives from The Portrait Café who are Making plans for summer vacation? now calling parishioners to set up appointments Please remember your gifts to St. Joseph Catholic or Church while you are enjoying your summer Sign up online now at: vacation. Thank you for continuing to support our parish. www.appointmentquest.com/scheduler/2190059226.1? schedule=stjosephparish or June 26 and 27 Visit our parish website at saintjosephaurora.org Sunday Envelopes…………………67 and click on the pop up link Contributions…………………$ 5, 665.00 or Call 1-877-896-9667 ext. 360 to set up an appointment. Raise the Roof $ 2,500.00 All families making an appointment will receive THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY a complementary 10 x 13 portrait.
Sign up now-we don't want to miss you! O say, does that Pray the Rosary star-spangled Questions? Contact the parish office at 630-844-3780 banner yet wave • Please pray the Rosary O'er the land of with us in church during our Prayer Service on 2021 PLANT THE SEED CALENDAR WINNERS the free and the Tuesdays at 12:15PM home of the Please note new time Sunday……. ($100)... June 27... #535………...... Dave Karafiat Monday…... ($50)…. June 28... #1932...... Stacy Daleiden brave? • Our intention Tuesday…... ($50)…. June 29... #625....Denny & Lynne Monaco this week is that every day Wednesday... ($50)…. June 30... #2048…...... Sharon Phillip Star Spangled Banner we may better represent Thursday….. ($50)…. July 1..... #584...... Kayla Steiner Grau Francis Scott Key Jesus in the world. Friday……... ($50)…. July 2..... #1082...... Jake Rickmon Saturday…... ($100)... July 3..... #602...... Gina Dickerson God never ceases to proclaim His Word. His life-giving presence continues to sustain all things and keep them in being regardless of Come walk inside the gym Monday, Wednesday whether there is the faith to receive or perceive Him. Our personal and Fridays beginning at 7:00AM agendas, preconceived ideas, misconceptions, and expectations can Air conditioning, a level floor and friendly faces often cause us to be so hard of heart and obstinate that we fail to see will make your walk healthy and enjoyable. what God is trying to do. While God remains ever present, faith is necessary for God’s power to bear fruit. As we celebrate our MANNA NOTES-Thank you to all who donated their May country’s independence, let us not forget the difference between and June money to Raise the Roof. Combined with the liberties and freedom. While the liberties we have are most welcome program donation, MANNA raised a total of $744.35 for treasures, only freedom from what blinds, deceives, and weighs us the roof. down can bring happiness. God is all about healing, transformation, -Orders due by 9:00AM Wednesdays via email. and hope. In order for God to do what God does best, we have to -Indicate where you will pick up. Check only-no cash invite Him in and see Him for who he is. Otherwise, God’s will for -Pick up is Thursday evenings from 6:00PM-6:30 PM humanity will be something at which we simply take offense, --Questions? Contact Judy Fullmer 630-542-4645 or email her at a common reaction when something challenges or unsettles us [email protected] . PARISH INFORMATION I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me. (2 Cor 12:9) St. Joseph Catholic Church
Rev. Matthew J. McMorrow, S.T.L., Pastor MASS INTENTIONS Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Willhite, In Residence Deacon Bruce Watermann, S.F.A. MONDAY, July 5, St. Anthony Zaccaria, Priest; Sandy Bohr, Business Manager St. Elizabeth of Portugal Rosalinda Saucedo, Faith Formation 7:00AM Live stream-Carol Dieser by John & Kathleen Kovanda, Jr TUESDAY, July 6, St. Maria Goretti, Virgin and Martyr Parish Office 630-844-3780 Fax 630-844-1338 7:00AM Live stream-Mamie Thill by the Family Monday through Friday-8:00AM to 4:00PM 7:00PM Live stream-Anniversary Bart Mahoney by the Family WEDNESDAY, July 7 MASSES-See right column of this page 7:00AM Live stream-Jeanette Zagorce THURSDAY, July 8 SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION English & Spanish 7:00AM Live stream-Erath Family by Marlene Kahoun Wednesday 7:30AM to 8:00AM FRIDAY, July 9, St. Augustine Zhao Rong, Priest Saturday 4:00PM-4:50PM and Companions Sunday 8:00AM-8:50AM 7:00AM-Live stream-Donald (D.G.) Hartlaub, Jr. by Jim and Marie Mathew BAPTISMS & WEDDINGS: SATURDAY, July 10, BVM Please contact the parish office for information 5:00PM Live stream-Brian Lutz by the St. Joseph Choir SUNDAY, July 11, 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Website: www.saintjosephaurora.org 9:00AM Live stream-Ray Steil by the Family
Email: [email protected] SANCTUARY CANDLE MEMORIAL Facebook:@stjosephaurora The week of July 4 the sanctuary candle is burning in memory of Bart Mahoney requested by the Family Pope St John Paul II Catholic Academy Sr. Ann Brummel, OP, Head of School [email protected] Readings for the week of July 4, 2021 Heather Baer, Asst Principal North: [email protected] Sunday: Ez 2:2-5/Ps 123:1-4 [2cd]/2 Cor 12:7-10/Mk 6:1-6a Phone 630-844-3781 Fax 630-844-3656 Monday: Gn 28:10-22a/Ps 91:1-4, 14-15 ab [cf. 2b]/Mt 9:18-26 Website: jp2aurora.org Facebook: @PSJPIIAuroraIL Tuesday: Gn 32:23-33/Ps 17:1b, 2-3, 6-7ab, 8b, 15 [15a]/Mt 9:32-38 Wednesday: Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a/Ps 33:2-3, 10-11, 18-19 [22]/Mt 10:1-7 Pope St. John Paul II Catholic Academy Thursday: Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5/Ps 105:16-17, 18-19, is now accepting registration for the upcoming 2021-22 school year. 20-21 [5a]/Mt 10:7-15 Friday: Gn 46:1-7, 28-30/Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40 Visit our website, jp2aurora.org, [39a]/Mt 10:16-23 or call our North Campus, at 630-844-3781 Saturday: Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a/Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7 to begin the application process. [cf. Ps 69:33]/Mt 10:24-33 For all the latest information: Check out our Facebook page: Next Sunday: Am 7:12-15/Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14 [8]/ @PSJPIIAuroraIL Eph 1:3-14 or 1:3-10/Mk 6:7-1
Pope St. John Paul II Catholic Academy Tutor Volunteers Needed-Dominican Literacy Center, Aurora. is looking to fill two positions; Training for female literacy program volunteers to help women to read, both at the North Campus on High Street, Aurora write, and speak English. Questions-visit dominicanliteracycenter.org or email Alison Brzezinski at [email protected]. Part-Time Physical Education Teacher K-8 Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity Operation Home America Full time Fourth Grade Teacher is trying to purchase a piece of property located in Yorkville to build 116 affordable homes for the veteran community. If you If interested, please contact Sister Ann Brummel at would like to make a donation, or for more info, contact Barbara [email protected] or 630-844-3781. Zegiel at 630-206-5038.
St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery Run for Life 2021, 5K Run & 2.2-mile walk. July 31, 8AM. The cemetery is a holy place, we should preserve it St. John the Baptist, Winfield, Proceeds benefit Waterleaf in good condition and free from unsightly objects. Women’s Center. Registration link: raceroster.com/30549, For info: Christine Kania 630-532-7813. or [email protected] ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS IN THE GROUND ARE PROHIBITED DURING THE GROWING SEASON Phoenix Club SUMMER BINGO July 25 WHEN NATURAL FLOWERS ARE AVAILABLE. Eyes down 1:00PM Early Bird 12:40PM, doors open at •Artificial flowers are allowed in approved permanent vases at any time during the year. 12:00PM, Appetizers and pizza available. •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 Sept. 17- decorations violating these regulations. 19 in Geneva. Virtual experience: May 6-June 4 and Sept.13-Oct. 4. For from the “St. Joseph Cemetery Regulations” more info visit: alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) 574-5653. . Sacramentals Second in a Series RELICS
WHAT IS A RELIC? Because of their very nature, major relics are scarce and difficult to obtain. It is a common custom, however, for the The word “relic” comes from the postulators of causes for beatification and for Latin religuiate, meaning “remains”. religious orders to distribute second- and third-class relics,
A reliquary is a container for relics. often on holy cards with prayers for the cause.
RELICS OF THE TRUE CROSS Relics are classified in 3 categories: Most prized of all relics are the •First Class relics are parts of the bodies relics of Christ’s passion, particu- of saints or instrument of the Passion larly the cross on which he died. (such as fragments of the Cross). Some scoff at the relics of the Cross and say that there are too •Second Class relics are objects which many to be genuine. However, if have been in close contact with the all known pieces were put togeth- saints, such as articles of clothing or er, they would make a block personal items. In the case of a martyr, smaller than half a cubic foot. the instruments of martyrdom are also Today, the twelve most famous considered in this category. portions of the true Cross range from 6.33 cubic inches to 33 cubic •Third Class relics are objects such as inches. The largest of these are rosaries or cloths which have been found in Jerusalem, Brussels, touched to the body of the saint or to Ghent and Rome. The particles either a first- or second-class relic. venerated are very small. Relics honored in the Catholic Church The true cross was found by The Finding of the True Cross, Agnolo Gaddi, St. Helena, mother of Emperor are the bodies of saints, or objects connect- Florence, 1380 Public Domain ed with them or with Our Lord. Relics de- Constantine the Great, in the year serve to be venerated. 326. Her workmen, digging on Mount Calvary in search of the true The bodies of the Saints were temples of Cross of Christ, found three crosses. Two of the crosses were ap- the Holy Spirit and instruments through plied without result to a very sick woman. As soon as the third cross which God worked. touched her, she was instantaneously cured. The adoration of the Cross on Good Friday is part of Holy Week devotions. The Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross is September 14. From St. Joseph Church: Top picture: Reliquary of St. Anthony of Padua at the St. Anthony Shrine ST.MARIA GORETTI Lower Picture: Reliquary of St. Dominic Savio at the St. Dominic Shrine JULY 6
At St. Joseph, eight of the ten Shrines house an Italian wood-carved statue designed for the devotion and inspiration of the faithful. A stained-glass window in the background bears the name of the saint. At each saint’s shrine is a first-class relic. St. Maria Goretti’s reliquary is currently being refurbished. She is the patron of youth, young women, purity and victims of rape. She was born in 1890 and died in 1902. St. Maria Goretti is considered a martyr because she fought against attempts of sexual assault. She was canonized in 1950 by Pope Pius XII for her purity and as a model for youth. Although the Church today neither encourages or discourages the cult of relics, their use as sacramentals is still popular. While the honor and veneration of relics is commendable, provided superstitious practices do not accompany it, Our Lord himself, in an apparition to Saint Gertrude the Great, mentioned a non-materialistic relic that all Christians would do well to consider. Our Lord said to her, “If you desire to have some relics which will draw my heart into yours, read My Passion and meditate attentively on every word con- tained therein and it will be to you a true relic which will merit more graces for you, than any other - thence you may know and be assured that the words which I uttered when on earth are the most precious relics which you can possess.” Pax et Bonum, Deacon Bruce . Marty’s Automotive HEALY CHAPEL LINCOLN Complete Quality Car Care Service 332 W. Downer Pl., Aurora, IL MEMORIAL PARK Take Care of Your Car 630-897-9291 225 GALE ST. CEMETERY and It Will Take You Where You Want To Go! 370 Division Dr., Sugar Grove, IL - - ESTABLISHED CATHOLIC AREA - - Marty & Erin Lyle 630-466-1330 Owners FOR SERVICE CALL Corner Rt. 30 & 34, 630-264-2277 Se habla Español Aurora 827 Rathbone Ave. Aurora, IL 60506 www.healychapel.com 630-801-9700 630-898-6230
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