Fr. Joseph’s Corner St. Joseph Catholic Church 150 E First St., P.O. Box 1315, Prineville OR 97754 “My Day in Court” (Author Unknown) November 1, 2020 All Saints Day Vigil Mass Saturday 5:00 p.m. fter leading a “decent” life, my time on earth came to seemed so familiar! Sunday Mass (English) 9:00 a.m. A an end. The first thing I remember is sitting on a This was Jesus Sunday Mass (Bilingual) 12:00 p.m. bench in the waiting room of what I thought to be a court representing me— Holy Days 8:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. house. The doors opened, and I was instructed to come in my Lord and my Monday ● Tuesday ● Thursday 8:00 a.m. and have a seat by the defense table. As I looked around, I Savior. He stopped at Wednesday & Friday 12:00 p.m. saw the “prosecutor.” He was a villainous-looking gent the bench and softly who snarled as he stared at me. He definitely was the most said to the judge, Pastor Rev. Fr. Joseph Kunnelaya T. evil person I had ever seen. “Hi, Dad,” and then Secretary Karin Jones I sat down and looked to my left, and there sat my he turned to address Parish Office Hours Monday–Thursday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. lawyer—a kind- and gentle-looking man whose appearance the court. Parish Office Telephone: (541) 447-6475 / Fax (541) 416-9141 seemed very familiar to me. The corner door flew open, “Satan was correct in saying that this man has sinned. I Fr. Joseph: 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. (541) 420-4458 and there appeared the judge in full, flowing robes. He won't deny any of these allegations. And, yes, the wages of Parish Website: stjosephsprineville.org commanded an awesome presence as he moved across the sin is death, and this man deserves to be punished.” Facebook: St. Joseph”s Catholic Church, Prineville, Oregon room, and I couldn't take my eyes off of him. As he took Jesus took a deep breath and turned to his Father with Email: [email protected] his seat behind the bench, he said, “Let us begin.” his arms outstretched and proclaimed: “However, I died on Pastor: [email protected] The prosecutor rose and said “My name is Satan, and I the cross so that this person might have eternal life, and he (Fr. Joseph’s personal email address: [email protected]) am here to show you why this man belongs in hell.” He has accepted me as his Savior, so he is mine.” My Lord Director of Religious Education Barbara Dalton proceeded to tell of lies that I told, things that I had stolen continued with, “His name is written in the Book of Life, Funeral Director for Music Garilynn Tocher in the past, and when I had cheated others. Satan told of and no one can snatch him from me. Satan still does not other horrible perversions that were once in my life, and understand yet. This man is not to be given justice but, Confessions DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET & CENACLE GROUP: Every Monday after the 8 a.m. Mass. the more he spoke, the further down in my seat I sank. I rather, mercy.” Wednesdays: 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. couldn’t look at anyone—not even my own lawyer—as As Jesus sat down, he quietly paused, looked at the Saturdays: 3:30–4:30 p.m. FRIDAYS OF THE MONTH: 1st Friday Mass at 12 p.m., with Exposition of the Blessed Satan told my sins that I had completely forgotten about. Judge and replied, “There is nothing else that needs to be (other times by appointment) Sacrament, Holy Hour of Prayer, and Benediction after Mass As upset as I was at the prosecutor for telling all these done. I’ve done it all.” Anointing of the Sick REMAINING FRIDAYS: Mass at 12 p.m., with Rosary and Benediction after Mass things about me, I was equally upset at my representative The Judge lifted his mighty hand, slammed the gavel Contact Fr. Joseph for this Sacrament who sat there silently not offering any form of defense at down, and the following words bellowed from his lips: all. I know I had been guilty of those things, but I had “This man is free. The penalty for him has already been Baptisms done some good in my life. Couldn’t that equal out part of paid in full, case dismissed.” Baptisms will be held on 2nd Saturdays of the month in English and on 4th Saturdays in Spanish. the harm I’ve done? As my Lord led me away, I could hear Satan ranting Parents of children to be baptized must be registered members of the parish 6 months prior to baptism. Satan finished with a fury and said “This man belongs and raving “I won't give up! I’ll win the next one!” A Baptismal Preparation Class is mandatory for both parents and godparents. in hell! He is guilty of all that I have charged, and there is I asked Jesus as he gave me my instructions where to For more information, call the Parish Office. not a person who can prove otherwise. Justice will finally go next, “Have you ever lost a case?” Marriages be served this day.” Christ lovingly smiled and said, “All who have come to Couples need to make an appointment with Fr. Joseph 6 months before the proposed date. When it was his turn, my lawyer first asked if he might me, and asked me to represent them has received the same A Marriage Preparation Course is mandatory. approach the bench. The judge allowed this over the strong verdict as you, ‘GUILTY AS CHARGED—SENTENCE objection of Satan, and beckoned him to come forward. As PAID IN FULL!’ ” MASS INTENTIONS / DAILY READINGS he got up and started walking, I was able to see him now in his full splendor and majesty. Now I realized why he —Prayerful Wishes, Fr. Joseph The practice of requesting a Mass to be offered for loved ones, living or deceased, is a beautiful and wonderful part of our Catholic tradition. Please call the Parish Office to have a Mass Intention reserved. October 2020 Weekly Offertory Monday 11/02/2020 8:00 a.m. Aidan Wheeler (D) Wisdom 3:1-9; Romans 5:5-11; John 6:37-40* Tuesday 11/03/2020 8:00 a.m. St. Vincent de Paul (L) Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 14:15-24 Date Needed Offering Wednesday 11/04/2020 12:00 p.m. Wheeler Family (L) Philippians 2:12-18; Luke 14:25-33** October 4, 2020 $3,700.00 $3,300.00 October Offertory Needed : $14,800.00 Thursday 11/05/2020 8:00 a.m. Loretta Farwell (L) Philippians 3:3-8a; Luke 15:1-10 Friday 11/06/2020 12:00 p.m. Mildred Kappel (D) Philippians 3:17 -4:1; Luke 16:1-8 October 11, 2020 $3,700.00 $2,702.00 Received In October: $10,675.00 Saturday 11/07/2020 5:00 p.m. Gary Thompson (L) Wisdom 6:12-16; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13 Short: $4,125.00 Sunday 11/08/2020 9:00 a.m. Lu Streetman (D) Wisdom 6:12-16; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13 October 18, 2020 $3,700.00 $2,367.00 Sunday 11/08/2020 12:00 a.m. St. Joseph Parish Family (L) Wisdom 6:12-16; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13 October 25, 2020 $3,700.00 $2,306.00 All Souls Day Feast (L) = Living (D) = Deceased The Month of November is dedicated to All Souls Reminder Statement of Bishop Liam Cary Today’s Homily Monday, November 2nd, is the Please take time to read Bishop Commemoration of All the Faithful Liam Cary’s brilliant response to Departed (All Souls Day). If you do the remarks of Pope Francis regard- not receive envelopes, there will be ing same-sex civil unions. It will THE SOLEM- ness when envelopes in the Narthex for all Souls clear up any confusion you might Day. Place the names of those you have. NITY of All we live whole- would like to have remembered along It is on the Diocesan website Saints com- some lives of with your tithe per person. at: dioceseofbaker.org under Offi- memorates all integrity, Please include your name as well cial Statements. For those without for the intention. Internet, a copy is on the table in the saints of truth, justice, the Narthex. the Church— charity, mercy, +++ known and and compas- **Feast—Wednesday, November 4th unknown— sion, sharing +++ St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop saints who our blessings Bishop Cary Interview Charles Borromeo was the Latin have preceded with others. Bishop Liam Cary was on Mater Dei Radio in Portland on archbishop of Milan from 1564 us in death The vision October 21st for an interview about the Rosary and the Battle to 1584 and a cardinal of the of Lepanto. The interview is available for you to listen to on and attained that John has Catholic Church. He was a the Home Page of the Diocese of Baker Website at: respite in the in today’s leading figure of the Counter- dioceseofbaker.org. kingdom of reading from Reformation combat against the heaven. It also celebrates the bond between the Book of Revelation is of that hope, realized Protestant Reformation together +++ with St.