SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH January 7, 2018 The Epiphany of the Lord MASS SCHEDULE WEEKEND Saturday Evening Vigil 4:30 pm Sunday 8:30 am and 10:30 am Children s Liturgy 10:30 am WEEKDAY Monday Friday 7:00 am Morning Mass Tuesdays 8:45 am School Mass (during school year) SACRAMENTS CONFESSION Saturday: 3:45 pm 4:15 pm Anytime upon request (call the rectory office) If you have any questions about Baptism or Marriage, please call the office at 8154783341. WEEK AT A GLANCE SUNDAY, JANUARY 7 8:30/10:30 Masses Donut Sunday hosted by Staff MONDAY, JANUARY 8 TUESDAY, JANUARY 9 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10 8:00 pm YM Holy Hour (AC) THURSDAY, JANUARY 11 FRIDAY, JANUARY 12 7:00 am First Friday Sacred Heart Devotion (AC) SATURDAY, JANUARY 13 8:30 am First Saturday Rosary Devotion (C) SUNDAY, JANUARY 14 LOCATION CODES: ACAdoration Chapel, C: Church, CHChurch Hall, CLChoir Loft, SaSacristy, ScSchool, WHWhite House (aka Parish Ctr.) TODAY IS DONUT SUNDAY, HOSTED BY ST. JOSEPH PARISH STAFF Come for the donuts......stay for the company WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS! You may register online at www.sjpmanhattan.org, in person at the Parish Center, or call us at 815-478-3341 235 WEST NORTH STREET, MANHATTAN, IL
P a r i s h S t a f f Pastor Rev. John Lindsey... pastor@sjpmanhattan.org Deacon Pat Forsythe... sjpoffice@sjpmanhattan.org School Principal Colleen Domke... 815-478-3951... principal@sjsmanhattan.org School Secretary Denise Kresal... 815-478-3951... sjsoffice@sjsmanhattan.org Religious Education Kelly Hoehn... 815-478-4452... religioused@sjpmanhattan.org Business Mgr. Laura McGuire... businessmanager @sjpmanhattan.org Rectory Office... 815-478-3341 Rectory Office Fax... 815-478-7046 Secretary Judy Bunte... sjpoffice@sjpmanhattan.org Bulletin Mary Schelinski... bulletin@sjpmanhattan.org Maintenance Director Joe McCague... 815-478-3341 Music Director Nancy Hauch... organist@sjpmanhattan.org Cemetery Sexton Franklin Forsythe... 815-474-6918 Pastoral Counselor Joanne Avignone... 630-386-3230 M a s s C o l l e c t i o n s WEEKLY OFFERINGS FROM DEC. 23-24: Sunday envelope collection $ 8,673.50 Loose cash $ 517.50 Online $ 2,462.00 Total collection amount $ 11,653.00 Christmas Collection $ 25,355.52 Christmas Online $ 1,865.00 Community Support December $ 1,449.67 Church Repair Fund December $ 2,198.00 THANK YOU! A very special thank you to all those who helped prepare our church for Christmas by cleaning and decorating--the church reflected your hard work and looked absolutely beautiful! The Bucket Brigade Women of the Word Men of St. Joseph Deb Kremposky Erin, Teresa, Sarah, Claire & Elizabeth Kozak Tom & Dawn (Crosswinds Farm) for tree/wreaths Deacon Pat for the Nativity Scene And all others who helped in any way! S c r i p t u r e READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JAN. 7, 2018 Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 [cf. 11]/ Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12 Monday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11 or Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9/Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [3]/Mk 1:7-11 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20/1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd [cf. 1]/ Mk 1:21-28 or 1 Sm 1:1-8 and 1:9-20/1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd [cf. 1]/Mk 1:14-20 and 1:21-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20/Ps 40:2 and 5, 7-8a, 8b-9, 10 [8a and 9a]/Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11/Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25 [27b]/Mk 1:40-45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a/Ps 89:16-17, 18-19 [2]/Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a/Ps 21:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [2a]/Mk 2:13-17 Next Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19/Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 [8a, 9a]/1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20/Jn 1:35-42 M a s s I n t e n t i o n s Saturday Jan. 6, 2018 St. Andre Bessette 4:30 pm Mary Lee by Maryian Blatti Sellin Sunday Jan. 7, 2018 The Epiphany of the Lord 8:30 am Tony Kestel by Jim & Pam Robbins Jerry Delaney by Larry & Irene Walsh Larry Banas Birthday by Donna Banas & Family 10:30 am People of the Parish Monday Jan. 8, 2018 The Baptism of the Lord 7:00 am Marcia Schouten Birthday Anniversary by Neil Schouten OR COMMUNION SERVICE? Tuesday Jan. 9, 2018 St. Honorius 7:00 am Communion Service Wednesday Jan. 10, 2018 7:00 am Communion Service Bl. Anna of the Angels Thursday Jan. 11, 2018 St. Theodosius 7:00 am Communion Service Friday Jan. 12, 2018 Martyrs of Ephesus 7:00 am Communion Service Saturday Jan. 13, 2018 St. Hilary 4:30 pm Mary Lou O Connor by Joan Carroll Brogan Hayes by Tom Brandau Family Sunday Jan. 14, 2018 St. Macrina 8:30 am People of the Parish 10:30 am Gerald Morrical by Mary E. Keigher Mary Lee by Doreen & Dave Sapp Ida Varriale by Carmen Varriale Welcome to St. Joseph Parish www.sjpmanhattan.org page
P a s t o r s C o r n e r BREAKING OPEN THE SCRIPTURES January 7, 2018 Epiphany of the Lord "Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh." What a wonderful example the Magi give us in their visit to the infant Jesus. First of all, they demonstrate profound faith in God's word, spoken through the prophet Micah: "And you, Bethlehem... from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel" (cf. 5:2). Embarking on a long and difficult journey, they trust that they will find this newborn king of the Jews in Bethlehem as the prophecy announced. On their arrival at the home of the Holy Family, the Magi also give us an example of profound humility. These important men, to whom kings look for guidance and advice, do not hesitate to bow down, to "prostrate themselves" and give homage to a tiny babe. Putting their own position out of their minds, they reverently worship the infant Lord even as he sits on the lap of his mother. The generosity of these three "kings" is also evident as they open their treasure boxes and give to the poor child the richest of gifts. Traditionally, we understand the gold to symbolize the earthly kingship of Christ, the frankincense to represent his divinity, and the myrrh to stand as a symbol of the anointing he will receive upon his death. Finally, the wisdom of these men is evident in their decision to return to their country "by another way." Understanding the threat that King Herod posed to Jesus, they followed a plan that would help keep the divine child safe even though it meant inconvenience to themselves. Faith, humility, generosity, and wisdom. These gifts are the real legacy of the Three Kings. Today, let us ask God for the blessing of having these gifts in our lives. --Fr. John I n O u r P r a y e r s B e i n g C a t h o l i c! WE PRAY FOR THE DECEASED Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen. WE PRAY FOR THE SICK Patrick Deloian, Audrey Bernas, Elizabeth Wetmore, Neil Schouten, Barbara Flatt,Catherine Tassi, Ryan Weller, Ann Mores, Bernadine Rinke, Brian Wellen, Kathy Rippe, Michelle Newcomb, Joan Carroll, Mark Parente, George Slazyk, Raylene Slazyk, Kyle Stalter, George Becker. SANCTUARY CANDLE BURNING Sanctuary Candle Poor Souls in Purgatory Blessed Virgin Mary Candle Ann Mores by Fran & Wendy Grimmer St. Joseph Candle Growth in Holiness WE PRAY FOR THOSE IN THE MILITARY Matthew Carroll, Matthew Cook, Scott Gerdes, John (Jay) Holland, Jr., David Newtoff, Christian Shawver, Christopher Vavouleas, Robert Wellen, Rogan Nichols, Teresa Kozak. ADORATION CHAPEL CANDLE INTENTIONS For all Souls in Purgatory (2 intentions) Nathan Lawson Gary & Debbie Magennis Peggy Yanchick Suzanne & Gus Moreno Charlene Little January 7 Welcome to St. Joseph Parish www. sjpmanhattan.org page 3
S t. J o s e p h S c h o o l L i v i n g o u r F a i t h E v e r y D a y, E v e r y W a y PLEASE NOTE: NO SCHOOL MASS: January 9 January 16 TEACHER S CORNER: Junior High Choir performs at the Happy Hearts Christmas gettogether. JANUARY 7 TWO NEW TAX BENEFITS! State of Illinois Invest in Kids Act -- Support Catholic Education and Receive a 75% Tax Credit State of Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship -- Receive up to 100% of Catholic School Tuition $100 Felix $ 50 Chris Krygowski $ 25 Hollie Guzman VISIT: WWW.TEACHMORE.ORG OR CALL THE SCHOOL OFFICE TO LEARN MORE! SMART SCRIP (FORMERLY MANNA) MONDAYS & THURSDAYS CASH & CARRY 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm, School Office UP NEXT: 1/9 PTJoe @ 9:45 am in Church Hall 1/15 NO SCHOOL for MLK Day 1/23 School Board mtg @ 7:00pm in Parish Center 1/28-2/2 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 1/28 School Open House @ 11:30am- 2:00pm Welcome to St. Joseph Parish www.sjpmanhattan.org page 4
R. E. Monday, January 15, is Marn Luther King Jr. holiday. We are hosng a Day of Service for 7th and 8th graders at Feed My Starving Children. Please call Kelly to RSVP for this wonderful opportunity to serve those in need. We also need adult volunteers and drivers. Call Kelly at 8154784452! Y o u t h M i n i s t r y NEXT: JANUARY 10, 8:00 PM YM HOLY HOUR In Adoraon Chapel We have three youth and three adults aending the March for Life in Washington, DC on January 1721. Please keep them in your prayers as we join together with others from all around the United States to make our voices heard on behalf of life issues! PARENTS TOOL KIT START 2018 OFF RIGHT! WHY NOT MAKE A FAMILY NEW YEAR S RESOLUTION: ADD A NEW FAITH PRACTICE EACH MONTH! JANUARY: Say a Family Rosary on Sunday nights WINTER RETREAT! Come join us January 1213 for a weekend full of fun and faith! Where: LaSalle Manor, Plano, IL Cost: $140/person Call Kelly for more details: 8154784452 CHECK OUT THIS APP! R. E. NEWS UPCOMING EVENTS: NO R.E. DURING THE WEEK OF JANUARY 15 TO CELEBRATE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. 7th & 8th Graders! Check out our Day of Service opportunity (info above!) CONFESSION: A ROMAN CATHOLIC APP Provides personalized examina- on of conscience to help prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliaon Browse for free PDF download Amazon.com (don t forget to use AmazonSmile and select St. Joe Parish as your charity!) Welcome to St. Joseph Parish www.sjpmanhattan.org page 5
W h a t s H a p p e n i n g HAPPY HEARTS Our Happy Hearts group had a wonderful time sharing in Christmas fellowship! ST. PEREGRINE DEVOTION Our next St. Peregrine Healing Service is Tuesday, January 9 at 7:00pm in the Church. All parishioners and members of the community who are suffering from any illness are welcome to attend. Afterward, a Prayer Team will be available to pray with those in need. As Jesus called and sent out His Apostles to go and share the gospel, we too are being called to share in this mini-stry. Through the gifts of the Holy Spirit we become Christ's hand, feet and voice. We love with His heart and serve those who are suffering in body, mind, and spirit. These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name... They will lay hands on the sick and they will recover. --Mk 16:17 ST. FIACRE GARDEN SOCIETY St. Fiacre Society is pleased to announce that the initial fundraising campaign through Schwan s brought in $533! Thank you so much to all who participated! Please note that Schwan s, on their own, has extended the campaign until March 19. So we appreciate any additional orders that you place! Remember: Campaign 35149! ATTENTION FORMER CCW MEMBERS: Do you have artistic flair? Do you like capturing memories to share with others? If you are interested in helping arrange pictures of CCW events from the past for display at the parish, please contact Judy at 815-478-3341. This month St. Joseph Parish will conduct its Baby Bottles for Life campaign to benefit, support and educate pregnant women facing crisis or unintended pregnancies. The funds collected through the Bottles for Life campaign support the programs and services of the Waterleaf Medical Clinic and Education and Resource Center located in Aurora. Baby bottles will be distributed to parishioners this weekend January 6 & 7 to take home and fill. Bottles will then be returned to the parish by the weekend of February 3 & 4. Please pick up a Baby Bottle after Mass and fill it with your heartfelt financial donation. Please make checks payable to Waterleaf. Your support is greatly appreciated! SHEPHERD S TABLE: JANUARY 9 Our next trip to help at Shepherd s Table in Joliet is TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, and we meet there at 8:30 am. If you d like to participate, call Carole Farkas at 815-954-4132. Monetary donations are also appreciated. And, if anyone needs community service hours, this qualifies! RACHEL S VINEYARD HEALING THE PAIN OF ABORTION-- ONE WEEKEND AT A TIME. Do not continue to live in the shame, fear or numbness; Call our toll-free national hotlines: Rachel's Vineyard: 877 HOPE 4 ME (877-467-3463) Nat l Hotline for Abortion Recovery: 866-482-LIFE (866-482-5433) (A ministry of Priests for Life) Welcome to St. Joseph Parish www.sjpmanhattan.org page 6