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29th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 20, 2019

. ST. JOSEPH PARISH AURORA

Twelve Women of the Bible Last Sunday, while we were enjoying October- 6 Week Bible Study Group fest, canonized five new saints. Continues November 6 We have a short article on all of them in the bul- "Woman at the Well, letin, but I would like to share with you some of Turning our Messes into Messages" the wisdom of St. John Newman. Mary Mother of God, Parish Center. 1:00PM Newman was a very famous Anglican priest before he converted in 1845. His conversion was For more information, contact Connie Blatner at 630-363-5919 a monumental event like if Billy Graham be- A c 3J[ PlcEC[-BJ>n^ yEN BA[ came Catholic. Everyone in England was talking about it. The aspect of Catholicism that made him convert is that he saw This conference is for men of all ages, the continuity of the current with that of the regardless of your in life or where you are on Church of the Apostles. He could not in good conscience remain your faith journey. outside of the Church Christ founded. However, that was something he wrestled with because he saw that there were a lot We live in a world that needs more men of God to of differences in how Catholics did things over time. He came to stand up, men who are leading their families to virtue, understand the differences by noting that the Church is not con- imitation the heroic love of Christ. sistent like a rock, but it is consistent like a tree. It is alive and so it develops over time even while the core aspects of what it is Great Lakes Catholic Men's Conference remain true. Thus the Church’s development over time is ex- November 23 8:50AM-4:00PM Northern Illinois University

pected and good as long as it remains consistent with Christ and For tickets or more info contact John Kunkel at 630-608-3282 His teachings. or visit the website at thetalk.org He wrote an entire book on what a university should be and how we learn in which he wrote: "the general principles of any study you may learn by books at home; but the detail, the colour, Thank you to all our seamstresses for their hard the tone, the air, the life which makes it live in us, you must catch work in sewing dresses and pants for the missions all these from those in whom it lives already." in Africa over this past year. Their work is displayed But I think my favorite saying is about the basics. How to live in the narthex this weekend, Oct. 19 & 20. everyday holiness: If you are interested in joining the group, "It is the saying of holy men that, if we wish to be perfect, please contact Lenore Blatner at 630-896-0471. we have nothing more to do than to perform the ordinary duties of the day well...If you ask me what you are to do in Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults order to be perfect, I say, first do not lie in bed beyond the time of rising; give your first thoughts to God; make a good *Are you interested in becoming Catholic? visit to the Blessed Sacrament; say the Angelus devoutly; *Are you baptized Catholic but have not eat and drink to God's glory; say the well; had the be recollected; keep out bad thoughts; make your evening opportunity to practice your faith? meditation well; examine yourself daily; go to bed in good *Have you been away from the Church? *Are you interested in deepening your understanding of Catholicism? time, and you are already perfect." "A Short Road to Perfection" If you are interested in becoming Catholic, or just want to come and find more about the process, please contact the parish office at In Christ's Peace 630-844-3780 for additional information about our RCIA program.

St. Joseph Cemetery Religious Education Classes Fall Clean Up October 23 at 4:15-5:30PM begins November 1st. (Please note the time) All items need to be removed from graves. It's not too late to register your child… Registration forms are available at the exits of the Church. Completed forms Anything left on graves after November 1st and $25 fee may be placed in the Sunday collection basket, will be removed and disposed of. dropped off to the Parish Center or at the Religious Ed Office Thank you. located in the parish rectory entrance on St. Joseph Avenue.

Have you fulfilled your pledge to the 2019 Diocesan Appeal? Legion of Mary Envelopes are available in the narthex or donate online at: Monday, October 21, 7:00PM www.rockforddiocese.org/donate. THANK YOU Church Meeting Room Come join us at our weekly meeting Join us for refreshments this weekend in the narthex of church after Mass as we celebrate Birth Day Month Pope Francis @Pontifex October 16 for our spiritually adopted babies. Today we ask for the grace Donations of gift cards and new baby items to allow ourselves to be amazed are welcomed and will be given by God's surprises, to not hinder His creativity, to local pregnancy centers. but to encourage hearts to encounter the Lord

. SUNDAY October 20, 2019 ST JOSEPH PARISH NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Festival of Lights and Remember in your prayers Remembrance of the Holy Dead all who have died especially: Sunday, November 3rd, 7:00PM. Join us as we gather in church to remember our loved ones who have died. To add names of the Daniel Hansen deceased that will be inscribed in our book and read that night dur- ing the service, Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, return this form in the collection or to the parish office.

and let perpetual light shine upon him. Pray for the following: (Deceased) May his soul and the souls ______of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen ______Pigeon Hill Neighbors Meeting ______Thursday, October 24 7:00PM ______Parish Center Lower Level

Come and find out the news in the neighborhood As part of our Festival of Lights and Remembrance of the Holy Dead, we will be remembering our deceased loved ones by OPEN HOUSE lighting luminaria that will be placed around the Aurora Central Catholic High School parish grounds that evening. Thursday, October 24, 2019 5:30PM-7:30PM A name of a loved one will be on the outside of the bag.

For prospective students and their families Cost is $1 per bag. Please pick up a flyer in the narthex with more info. All students are invited to tour Aurora Central Catholic’s state-of-the-art campus and meet with ACC’s faculty Order forms and money may be mailed or dropped off at the and staff. Visitors will have the chance to meet with representa- parish office or put in the collection basket by Sunday, October 27. tives from various clubs and athletic teams at the school. Aurora Central Catholic High School, a college-preparatory high school with an enrollment of more than 600 students, offers Father Matthew students both a spiritual and educational foundation for life-long will also share some learning. Please contact the Recruitment Director, Mackenzie interesting facts on the Livingston, at (630) 907-0095 x109, or send an e-mail to spooky and the spiritual. [email protected] for more information or to schedule a personal tour. Prizes The Spirit of Halloween will be St. Joseph Parish Center October 12 and 13 awarded October 27th 1:00PM-3:00PM for 1st, Carved Pumpkin Contest Envelopes……...………...…$4,232.00 2nd and Envelopes Used……..……….....…112 3rd place Come as a participant or a spectator in each Bring your carved pumpkin to the parish Thank you for your generosity. of these center between 12:45PM and 1:15PM categories. Everyone votes for the winners Come and pray Creative, Snacks will be served. the Rosary Scary October And after 7AM Mass Funny 1st prize: $25 Walmart gift card Let your creativity is the Monday-Friday 2nd prize: $15 Target gift card Our intention this week 3rd prize: $10 Dunkin Donut card run wild! Month of the is that we may encounter the Lord in Three years after (newly canonized) Cardinal John Rosary. everything we do. Henry Newman died in 1890, a Newman Club for

Tuesdays at Noon Catholic students began at the University of Pennsyl- Please join us in church during our vania in Philadelphia. In time, his name was linked Rosary for Peace to ministry centers at many public and private colleges and universities in the United States. As we live out our life of faith, it is easy to lose heart and lose confidence in God’s power and effective presence. We can fall St. Vincent de Paul Society of St Joseph Parish is looking for into apathy. Given the immensity of the concerns that abound, we a car mechanic to give advice on car repairs to our clients. feel powerless and can become unmotivated to persevere. If you can occasionally aid us, To combat this weariness, Jesus tells his friends to pray always. please contact the parish office at 630-844-3780 or Persisting in prayer allows us to find the determination, strength, Darlene Jungels at 630-897-7613. Thank you. and conviction to continue on course even when presented with difficulties. If we are determined in our pursuit of God, we will WEEKLY EVENTS:

eventually find God breaking through our darkness with the light Walking Club Mon, Wed & Friday after 7:00AM Mass until of His presence, gifting us with contemplative sight so that we 8:30AM in the Parish Center unless the Parish Office is closed. can see as He sees and love as He loves. It is only when we take on the person of Christ that we are able, with God’s help, MANNA certificates may be purchased in the Parish Center this to touch the world’s pain and loneliness. Sunday, Oct. 20 immediately following the 9AM Mass to 10:30AM . PARISH INFORMATION COMMUNITY NEWS St. Joseph Catholic Church MONDAY NIGHT BINGO at the Phoenix Club Monday, October 21 Food available at 6PM, Rev. Matthew J. McMorrow, S.T.L., Pastor Early Bird game at 6:15PM Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Willhite, In Residence BINGO starts at 7PM. Open to the Public. Deacon Bruce Watermann Phoenix Club. 515 Phoenix Court, Aurora Sandy Bohr, Business Manager Rosary High School Open House, October 20, Noon, for parents and daughters grades 4-8. Program in audito- Parish Office 630-844-3780 Fax 630-844-1338 rium followed by presentations in academic depart- Monday through Friday-8:00AM to 4:00PM ments. Meet students, faculty and staff, and learn about Rosary’s athletic programs and extracurricular activities. A second Open House, Nov 21, 6:30PM. Contact Abby Rich at Religious Education Office 630-844-3780 x243 630-896-0831 x245 or email [email protected] for more info. Pam Moore, Coordinator of Religious Education Fall Iconography Workshop St. George Byzantine Catholic MASSES Church, October 22-26, at 720 Rural Street, Aurora. with icono- Daily Monday-Friday 7:00AM grapher Phillip Zimmerman. Icon to be written is Old Testament Trinity. Daily from 9AM - 5PM, advanced level workshop. $300 Saturday-5:00PM Sunday-9:00AM registration fee. Open to all; space is limited. Reg deadline is October 14th. For more info or to register call 630-851-4002. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION English & Spanish Wednesday 7:30AM to 8:00AM Memorial Mass of Innocent Souls October 28 7PM, St. Rita Saturday 4:00PM-4:50PM of Cascia Church, 750 West Old Indian Trail, Aurora, Bilingual. Sunday 8:00AM-8:50AM Refreshments and fellowship after Mass. RSVP to Diana Liz at (630) 907-9060--RSVP preferred but not necessary BAPTISMS & WEDDINGS: Healing Mass at St. Katherine Drexel Church, Wed, Oct. 30, Please contact the parish office for information 7:00PM. 8S055 Dugan Road, Sugar Grove. Celebrants: Father Website: www.stjosephaurora.weconnect.com Chris Kuhn, Father Robert Jones, and Father Okoro Information: Ed O'Connell, 630-466-4168 or cell 630-404-4168 Email: [email protected] Facebook:@stjosephaurora Blue Mass at Holy Angels Church, Aurora. November 7 at 6:30PM to honor the work of all public safety personnel, fire, police, and first responders, presided by Bishop Malloy. Pope St John Paul II Catholic Academy Illinois Right to Life Action 47th Annual Banquet, Nov. 8 Sr. Ann Brummel, OP, Head of School Keynote Speaker Matt Walsh. Help them to continue to be your Heather Baer, Assistant Principal North voice for life in Springfield. For more info or to purchase tickets, go Sr. Kathleen Gallagher, Assistant Principal South to www.IRLAction.org/ActionBanquet or call (312)-422-9300. School Office 630-844-3781 Fax 630-844-3656 Monday through Friday - 7:45AM - 3:45PM The Worldwide Marriage Encounter- a positive, simple, com- Website: jp2aurora.org mon sense experience between a husband and wife. November 8- 10, Geneva, IL, Early registration is recommended. For more Facebook: @PSJPIIAuroraIL info: alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) 574-5653.

Pope St. John Paul II Catholic Academy. OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common can- Thank you to everyone who came out to Colonial cer among American women. Mammograms are the best way to for dinner last week. find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat and before it is We appreciate your support of our school. big enough to feel or cause symptoms.

You can help lower your risk of breast cancer with taking care We are still accepting students for enrolling in of your health by keeping a healthy weight, exercising regularly PreK3-8th Grade and limiting alcoholic drinks to no more than one per day. for the 2019-2020 school year. Staying healthy throughout your life will lower your risk of developing cancer, and improve your chances of surviving can- Please contact us at 630-844-3781 for more information. cer if it occurs. See more info at cdc.gov or cancer.org

St. Agatha-February. 5 of Breast Cancer Patients and VENDORS AND CRAFTERS WANTED VENDOR for the St. Joseph Vendor & Craft Show We remember St. Agatha as a third-century martyr. She was tor- November 23, 9:00AM-3:00PM tured by the Romans as a result of her refusal to accept the ad- CRAFT SHOW vances of a Roman consul. She was not only imprisoned and in the Parish Center commissioned to death but her breasts were cut off. The Church Tables are $35 each TABLES ARE STILL AVAILABLE remembers her as the patron saint of breast cancer sufferers to For more info or to reserve a table contact Cele Reinert at 630- recognize her devotion to our Lord as a virgin and martyr.

217-2736 or Marie Geltz at 630-801-0326 Prayer to Saint Agatha or email Marie at [email protected] Saint Agatha, Patroness against breast diseases Lord God, you showered heavenly gifts on the virgin Agatha Hear the prayers of those who recall her devoted life and who ask her to intercede “Love, to be true, has to begin with God in prayer. for them in their necessity. (petition). Help us to imitate her If we pray, we will be able to love, and virtues during our earthly life and enjoy eternal happiness if we love, we will be able to serve.”St. Teresa of Calcutta with her in heaven. Amen.

. WELCOME TO ST. JOSEPH PARISH WEEKDAY ALTAR SERVERS Thank you for coming to celebrate Mass with us. If you would like information on becoming a member, October 21-25 7:00AM Mass Salvador Esquivel and Sebastian Esquivel

please call our parish office at 630-844-3780. If you are already a parishioner, thank you for coming and for everything you do for our parish with your time, talent and treasure. MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK We appreciate everyone being here today! MONDAY, October 21 7:00AM Chuck Handell by Greg Handell Thank you to everyone who helped with our annual TUESDAY, October 22, St. John Paul II, Pope Oktoberfest 7:00AM Dorothy Ries by the Family WEDNESDAY, October 23, St. John of Capistrano, Priest Our gratitude goes out to: 7:00AM Lois Michels by Sue Gardner God, who held off the rain THURSDAY, October 24, St. Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop The Oktoberfest Committee especially: 7:00AM Dolores Reier by Eileen Mathey Sandy and Mike Bohr 8:15AM Steve and Dolores Miklosik by the Family Jeff and Lisa Lutz FRIDAY, October 25 7:00AM Clarence and Mamie Thill by Rod Thill All who helped organize the event SATURDAY, October 26 All our great volunteers who donated time 5:00PM Carol Dieser by the Family All individuals and businesses who donated items SUNDAY, October 27, 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Everyone who attended and enjoyed a fantastic day 9:00AM Ken Kucharski by Dan and Kathy Pool

Because of everyone who participated, our parish enjoyed Please note: Previously scheduled intentions for the 8:30AM and a wonderful afternoon of food, fun and fellowship! 10:30AM Masses will be offered at the 9:00AM Mass.

Congratulations to our winners: Cash Raffle SANCTUARY CANDLE MEMORIAL

$1,000 Sue Gardner $3000 Travel Vouchers The week of October 20, the sanctuary candle is burning $500 Robert Reichardt Topher Kottkamp in memory of Ken Kucharski requested by the Family

$100 Maria Vargas Special Raffles: $50 Brenda Nunez Readings for the week of October 20, 2019 $50 Carolyn Clemen Electric Socoter Sunday: Ex 17:8-13/Ps 121:1-8 [cf. 2]/2 Tm 3:14-4:2/Lk 18:1-8 Rita Lempa Monday: Rom 4:20-25/Lk 1:69-75 [cf. 68]/Lk 12:13-21 Oktoberfest Bags Tournament 1st Place Tuesday: Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21/Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17 Rudy Schuetz and Steve Szilage $500 in Gift Cards [8a and 9a]/Lk 12:35-38 2nd Place Lynn Smith Wednesday: Rom 6:12-18/Ps 124:1b-3, 4-8 [8a]/Lk 12:39-48 Chris and Adam Dickerson Thursday: Rom 6:19-23/Ps 1:1-4 and 6 [Ps 40:5]/Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Rom 7:18-25a/Ps 119:66, 68, 76, 77, 93, 94 [68b]/ We look forward to seeing you next year… Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Rom 8:1-11/Ps 24:1b-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [cf. 6]/Lk 13:1-9 St. Joseph Parish Oktoberfest Next Sunday: Sir 35:12-14, 16-18/Ps 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 23 [7a]/ October 11, 2020 2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18/Lk 18:9-14

John Henry Newman Giuseppina Vannini Mariam Thresia (1801-1890) (1859-1911), orphaned at Chiramel Mankidiyan Theologian, Cardinal of age 7, religious sister from (1876-1926), Stigmatist and the Holy Roman Church, Rome, founder of the Daugh- founder of the Congregation founder of the Oratory of ters of Saint Camillus a reli- of the Sisters of the Holy Saint Philip Neri in gious order dedicated to car- Family. She spent her entire England. He was the first ing for the sick and suffering life assisting the poor, the Anglican to become a with pure and simple physi- sick, the elderly, and all Catholic priest and cardi- cal and spiritual care. She is those in need, invoked as protector of nal and is the first English person to be the first Roman woman to be families in difficulty and intercessor of made a saint in almost 50 years. canonized in more than 400 years. couples who do not have children.

5 New Saints Canonized on October 13, 2019

Dulce Lopes Pontes (1914-1992), Marguerite Bays (1815-1879), Known as St. Dulce of the Poor for caring Stigmatist and 19th-century Swiss laywoman. for the poorest of the poor in her ’s Dedicated her life to prayer and service to her chicken yard in Salvador, Bahia. More than parish community. Diagnosed with advanced 3,000 people visit the same site every day cancer in 1853, prayed to the Virgin Mary to be (where the Santo Antônio Hospital now able to suffer with Jesus rather than to be healed. stands) to receive free medical treatment. On the day that Bl. Pius IX proclaimed the Nominated twice for the Nobel Peace Prize, she is the first Dogma of the , Brazilian-born female saint. Sept. 8, 1854, she was miraculously healed.

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