St. Joseph Parish Community 722 High Street Aurora, Illinois 60505 630-844-3780 www.stjosephaurora.weconnect.com 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 +
Nevertheless, do not rejoice because the spirits
are subject to you, but rejoice because
your names are written in heaven.” Luke 10:20
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 7, 2019
. ST. JOSEPH PARISH AURORA
Our Parish is hosting PADS this Sunday July 7 Can you help? It was just announced that Cardinal If you would like to help and can donate some of your time, Newman is set to be canonized in October. please come join us on July 7th for a shift at HESED House. This great teacher and humble servant was an Shifts are 6PM-9PM, 9PM-11PM and 11PM-2AM inspiration for many 20th century thinkers as At least 15 parish members ministering are needed that night. well as the 2nd Vatican Council. Volunteer Roles: Below are some of his beautiful thoughts: *Prepare food at home and bring to *Operate the “store” where guests get HESED HOUSE all of their toiletries and items *Mingle with the guests at their dinner *Assign beds for the evening. tables, this could include listening, *Open lockers and assist guests to bed 1. To live is to change, and to be perfect is to have changed prayer counseling etc. *Men's sleeping room chaperone, *Food servers and kitchen runners bed helper often. *Assist with families and kids *Women’s sleeping room chaperone, 2. I sought to hear the voice of God and climbed the topmost *Sort and deliver mail to guests bed helper steeple, but God declared: "Go down again - I dwell among the people.” For more information, 3. The love of our private friends is the only preparatory call Hugo Saltijeral at exercise for the love of all men. 4. Nothing would be done at all if one waited until one could 630-429-4541 do it so well that no one could find fault with it. 5. It is as absurd to argue men, as to torture them, into believing. 6. We should ever conduct ourselves towards our enemy as if Novena to St. Peregrine he were one day to be our friend. for those who are suffering from cancer or 7. It is often said that second thoughts are best. So they are in who are seriously ill matters of judgment but not in matters of conscience. 8. To holy people the very name of Jesus is a name to feed continues Wednesday, July 10, upon, a name to transport. His name can raise the dead 7:00PM in church.
and transfigure and beautify the living. This novena is a special prayer that lasts nine 9. Learn to do thy part and leave the rest to Heaven. consecutive Wednesdays through July 26. 10. It is the saying of holy men that, if we wish to be perfect, Plan to join us if you are ill we have nothing more to do than to perform the ordinary or would like to pray for someone who is ill. duties of the day well....If you ask me what you are to do in 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 visit to the Blessed Sacrament; say the Angelus We are looking for ideas devoutly; eat and drink to God's glory; say the Rosary for this year's well; be recollected; keep out bad thoughts; make your evening meditation well; examine yourself daily; go to bed Oktoberfest. in good time, and you are already perfect. "A Short Road to Perfection" In Christ's Peace, Join us July 17 at 7:00PM in the
Father Matthew McMorrow Parish Center- Mary, Mother of God Room as we begin to plan
Come Follow Me 2019 Diocesan Appeal Oktoberfest 2019
Pledge Update: $49,960 (94%) of our parish goal of $53,121 has been pledged Registration for 2019-2020 Religious Education classes is now open. Donate by using the Diocesan Appeal Envelope: (found in Church) or Forms are available by all exits, completed reg- Online at rockforddiocese.org/donate. istration papers may be dropped off at the parish Thank you for your support ! office, placed in the collection basket or mailed to the St. Joseph Religious Ed Office.
2019 Catholic Woman of Inspiration Legion of Mary July 9 7:00PM Church Meeting Room Do you know a woman from St. Joseph who truly lives out her Catholic faith? Come join us at our weekly meeting Nominations for the 2019 Catholic Woman of Inspiration Award are now being accepted. Pope Francis @Pontifex July 2 Through your attention Nomination forms are available in the narthex of church to the little ones and to the poor, and may be returned in the collection basket you can kindle stars in the night or to the parish office by July 21. for those who suffer.
. SUNDAY July 7, 2019 ST JOSEPH PARISH NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
St. Joseph Parish Building and Grounds Update...
The new air conditioning unit in the parish center has been in- stalled. This unit cools the parish offices, and all the leaks in the Going on vacation? Visiting relatives? roof over our offices have also been repaired. Please send us a picture of your family in front of the church you attend and we will We are looking at bids for the steeple tuck pointing and the publish the pics in our bulletin throughout the repairing of the small roofs on the parish center. summer. Include your family name, church name and church location. Father Mathew and Father Bob had no air conditioning in the Email to us at [email protected]
rectory this past week but now it is up and running. To find Mass times no matter where you travel visit masstimes.org for info on local If you notice a broken pew in church, please contact the parish church locations, Mass times and contact info. office and let us know the location so it may be repaired.
If you come upon anything that needs to be repaired, Here are some please contact the office so it may be fixed. July Content Recommendations THANK YOU from FORMED.org ST. MARIA GORETTI Watch: Saint Maria Goretti: Fourteen Flowers of Pardon Making plans for your summer vacation? Listen: St. Maria Goretti ST. BENEDICT Please include St. Joseph in your vacation plans. Study: Lectio: Prayer, Session 2: Guigo’s Ladder Read: The Young People’s Book of Saints Sign up today for eOffering to make it easy to STS. LOUIS AND ZELIE MARTIN remember your gifts to St. Joseph Catholic Church Read: A Family of Saints while you're off enjoying your summer vacation. ST. KATERI TEKAKWITHA Enrolling is easy – Sign up now through our St Joseph website. Listen: St. Kateri Tekakwitha: Lily of the Mohawks stjosephaurora.weconnect.com ST. SWITHUN Thank you for your continued support of our parish family with Read: The Young People’s Book of Saints your time and talents, as well as treasure! ST. HENRY Read: The Young People’s Book of Saints June 29 and 30 OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL
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Read: The Young People’s Book of Saints Come and pray the Rosary ST. SIMON OF LIPNICA Listen: Audiobook: Holiness is Always in Season after 7AM Mass Mon.-Fri. ST. MARY MAGDALENE Our intention this week is for peace in the world. Read: Right Here, Right Now Chaplet of Divine ST. BRIDGET Mercy Tuesdays at Noon Read: Married Saints and Blesseds through the Centuries Sunday, July 7 in church during our Read: Audiobook: Holiness is Always in Season 3:00PM Rosary for Peace ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE in church Study: Lectio: Evangelization Watch: The Way of Saint James Read: The Young People’s Book of Saints Jesus tells his disciples, "I am sending you like lambs among Listen: Right Here, Right Now wolves." Getting people to see the truth about who they are is not always easy or welcomed. Some people want to believe that they It's FREE to Register! Go to FORMED.org and click "Register" have life under control and they do not need any further advice, Enter your name, email address, and desired password. direction, or challenge from others. Being heralds of the Gospel Our Parish code is KP6PRR. means doing precisely that. We come with a message that is not always welcome or desired by our sisters and brothers. Yet, it is desperately needed. People need to be reminded of who they are, WEEKLY EVENTS: who God is, and the necessity of repentance for entering the Kingdom of God. It is not about what we want but what God Walking Club Mon, Wed & Friday after 7:00AM Mass until 8:30AM in the Parish Center unless the Parish Office is closed. wants. We are called to be peacemakers and laborers for justice and mercy. Are you willing to bring this challenging message to MANNA certificates may be purchased in the Parish Center those who may be indifferent or even hostile to hearing it? this Sunday, July 7 immediately following the 8:30AM Mass.
. PARISH INFORMATION COMMUNITY NEWS THE SUMMER OF SEEKING St. Joseph Catholic Church Got questions? at Marmion Abbey Rev. Matthew J. McMorrow, S.T.L., Pastor Seek answers with Marmion monks. Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Willhite, In Residence Evening sessions of questions and answers are planned for Sandy Bohr, Business Manager Wednesdays during the summer months. Br. Theodore will mod- erate the sessions from 7 - 8 pm in the Marmion Abbey Library. Parish Office 630-844-3780 Fax 630-844-1338 Refreshments will follow. New topics each week. Events are free and open to the public. Monday through Friday-8:00AM to 4:00PM July 10: Fr. Joel on the Transitus of St. Benedict MASSES Download a copy of the complete schedule at marmion.org. Send your questions to Brother Theodore at Daily Monday-Friday 7:00AM [email protected] Saturday-5:00PM Sunday-8:30AM and 10:30AM Catholic Family ay at Six Flags Great America, SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday August 3 Come with our family for an Wednesday 6:30AM to 6:50AM entire day to celebrate Catholic Family Day. Saturday 3:45PM to 4:40PM This event will include Mass at 4:00PM in the Sunday 9:45AM to 10:10AM or by appointment Wilderness Theater. Tickets only $37.99 plus tax per person, (50% savings). Tickets available online only: www.sixflags.com/greatamerica. BAPTISMS & WEDDINGS: Enter the promo code CATHOLIC. Please contact the parish office for information Questions? Contact sfgamspecial [email protected].
Website: www.stjosephaurora.weconnect.com SILVER & GOLD WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS Couples celebrating the milestone wedding Email: [email protected] anniversaries of 25, 50, 55, 60, and 65 or more years of marriage in 2019 are invited to a special Facebook:@stjosephaurora Mass celebrated by Bishop Malloy at St. Mary Parish in Huntley on Sunday, August 18th at 2:30 PM. A cake and punch reception will immediately follow. Registration by phone (815) 399-4300 or online at Pope St John Paul II Catholic Academy www.rockforddiocese.org/anniversary by August 5th.
Sr. Ann Brummel, Head of School Commemorative certificates to mark this special occasion Ms. Mary Elliott, Principal will be available for those who pre-register for this event. School Office 630-844-3781 Fax 630-844-3656 2019 Run for Life 5K run or 2.2 mile walk, August 3 in sup- Monday through Friday - 7:45AM - 3:45PM port of Waterleaf Women's Center. Registration link: rac- Religious Education Office 630-844-3782 eroster.com/events/2019/23517/run-for-life. New this year, Run Pam Moore, Coordinator of Religious Education for Life performance tees to the first 100 registrants. Questions- Website: jp2aurora.org Please contact Christine Kania at 630-532-7813
Facebook: @PSJPIIAuroraIL The Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is a positive and personal experience. ♥ It offers married couples an opportunity to learn a Thank you, St. Joseph Parishioners! technique of loving communication that you can use for the rest of your lives. ’ ♥ Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming World- On behalf of everyone here at Waterleaf, we d like to say a very wide Marriage Encounter Weekends on September 6- big thank you to all the parishioners and of St. Joseph Parish for 8 in Geneva, IL; the gift of diapers, baby wipes, and other items donated to Water- October 18-20 in Brookfield, WI or Nov. 8-10 in Geneva, IL. leaf through your recent Pro-life baby shower. Your outpouring ♥ Early registration is highly recommended. For more infor- of love via the items you collected for our client families, helps mation visit our website at: alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) 574-5653. them in very tangible ways. Your kindness and generosity make a difference in helping build a culture of life. We are blessed to
call the parishioners of the St. Joseph community our family. Knights of Columbus
The Waterleaf Team Golf Outing 3598 E. New York Street Saturday, September 28 Aurora, IL 60504 Orchard Valley Golf Course 630-701-6270 1:00PM Shot Gun Start www.onechoiceonelife.org followed by dinner Cost: $100.00 Council For questions, please contact Denny Monaco at "In whatever direction we go, 630-768-8034 or #14795 [God] is there before us, Mark Rudolph at 630-945-0862. St. Joseph Proceeds benefit parish and community Knights of calling to us and coming to meet us." programs supported by the Knights. Columbus Come out and support the Knights Henri de Lubac and St. Joseph Parish.
. WELCOME TO ST. JOSEPH PARISH “He should first show them in deeds rather than words Thank you for coming to celebrate Mass with us. all that is good and holy.” If you would like information on becoming a member, The Rule of Saint Benedict 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 WEEKDAY ALTAR SERVERS with your time, talent and treasure. July 8-July 12 7:00AM Mass We appreciate everyone being here today! Juan Chiu and Noe Olguin
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY, July 8 7:00AM Janice Stumpenhorst by Val Bohr TUESDAY, July 9, St. Augustine Zhao Rong, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs 7:00AM Deceased Members of the Legion of Mary WEDNESDAY, July 10 7:00AM Dorothy Ries by Family and Friends THURSDAY, July 11, St. Benedict, Abbot 7:00AM Special Intention FRIDAY, July 12 7:00AM Peggy Jungels by Jim and Marie Mathew 6:00PM Spanish Mass SATURDAY, July 13, St. Henry 5:00PM Anniv Dolores Reier by Connie Weber SUNDAY, July 14, 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30AM Ken Kucharski by Denny and Lynne Monaco 9:00AM Deaf Mass-Parish Center 10:30AM People of St. Joseph
SANCTUARY CANDLE MEMORIAL
The week of July 7, the sanctuary candle is burning in memory of Bart Mahoney.
Readings for the week of July 7, 2019 Sunday: Is 66:10-14c/Ps 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20 [1]/ Gal 6:14-18/Lk 10:1-12, 17-20 or 10:1-9 Monday: Gn 28:10-22a/Ps 91:1-4, 14-15ab [cf. 2b]/Mt 9:18-26 Tuesday: Gn 32:23-33/Ps 17:1b, 2-3, 6-7ab, 8b and 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 Thursday: Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5/Ps 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21 [5a]/Mt 10:7-15 Friday: Gn 46:1-7, 28-30/Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40 [39a]/Mt 10:16-23 Saturday: Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a/Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7 [cf. Ps 69:33]/Mt 10:24-33 Next Sunday: Dt 30:10-14/Ps 69:14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 36, 37 [cf. 33]
Feast of St. Benedict-July 11 He wrote a rule of life including basic principles for living Have you ever wanted to change the world? 5th century as Christ. His monks took three vows: conversion to Christ, Europe was a dark place. The Roman Empire had fallen, obedience to the local abbot, and stability to remain with the and barbarian tribes were picking over the scraps of what re- community. Benedictine monasteries became lights in the mained. Faith hung on, but there was no consistent, darkness, secure centers of Christian culture enlivening the coherent Christian culture in the world around. faithful beyond their walls. Young Benedict began his life with education and Benedictines are found throughout the world including in this privilege but became disillusioned by a life pursuing area-Marmion Academy, Aurora, Benet Academy and material success. He withdrew to a monastery and spent much Benedictine University, Lisle. time in solitude. He began attracting followers, whom he organized over time into 12 monasteries, When the world around us seems complicated and contrary with a 13th established to train young monks. to the Gospel, how will you be a light?
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