Most Rev. Gregory John Hartmayer,OFM Conv. Bishop of Savannah 830 Poplar Street | Macon, Georgia 31201 478-745-1631 | 478-745-2254 (FAX) https://stjosephmacon.wordpress.com/ Dear Parishioners, In the first reading, Jeremiah feels the world closing in on him. He has been a good prophet for the Lord, he has preached the message of repentance to the people, and yet he is persecut- ed for his work and sacrifices. Those who were his friends are watching him closely to overthrow him and to bring his ministry and his life to an end. Jeremiah was a Christ-figure who was willing to lay down his life for truth and goodness, and would suffer tremendously for it. In the Gospel, Jesus says to not be afraid of those who can kill the body, but instead who can kill the soul. How difficult it must have been for both Jesus and Jeremiah to remember those words in the midst of their sufferings and crosses. They provide good examples for us when our crosses seem heavy and unbearable. A great devoon for us in the midst of our hardships is the Staons of the Cross. Just sing near a parcular Staon, or to walk through the whole of them can help us to remember that Jesus walked the same path we are walking. May we always have hope and perseverance even when our path is difficult. May God bless you always. Fr. Winchel Saint Joseph Catholic Church is a community of the people of God that hears and responds to the call of Our Lord Jesus Christ to “love one another as I have loved you.” Strengthened by the Sacraments, inspired by the Word of God and united in Tradion, we live our faith and morals in our everyday lives. We idenfy, develop and ulize our me, talent, and treasure for the service of God and our neighbor. July 2, 2017 Coffee and Donuts aſter the 7:45 and 9:30 Masses 11:30AM: Cancum Novum Rehearsal Monday through Friday 9:30AM-Noon and 1:00PM-4:30PM Saturday Vigil: 4:30PM Sunday: 7:45AM; 9:30AM*; 12:10PM*; 5:00PM* Extraordinary Form Lan High Mass will not be held during the summer and will resume in Sept. Daily Mass: Monday through Saturday: 8:00AM Holy Rosary follows Daily Mass Perpetual Miraculous Medal Novena 5:00PM (Monday) Extraordinary Form Low Mass: will not be held during the summer and will resume in September *Nursery Available Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM to 7:50 AM Saturday: 3:00PM - 4:00PM 11:30AM: Cancum Novum Rehearsal June 25, 2017
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Most Rev. Gregory John Hartmayer,OFM Conv. Bishop of Savannah
Dear Parishioners, In the first reading, Jeremiah feels the world closing in on him. He has been a good prophet for the Lord, he has preached the message of repentance to the people, and yet he is persecut-ed for his work and sacrifices. Those who were his friends are watching him closely to overthrow him and to bring his ministry and his life to an end. Jeremiah was a Christ-figure who was willing to lay down his life for truth and goodness, and would suffer tremendously for it. In the Gospel, Jesus says to not be afraid of those who can kill the body, but instead who can kill the soul. How difficult it must have been for both Jesus and Jeremiah to remember those words in the midst of their sufferings and crosses. They provide good examples for us when our crosses seem heavy and unbearable. A great devotion for us in the midst of our hardships is the Stations of the Cross. Just sitting near a particular Station, or to walk through the whole of them can help us to remember that Jesus walked the same path we are walking. May we always have hope and perseverance even when our path is difficult. May God bless you always. Fr. Winchel
Saint Joseph Catholic Church is a community of the people of God that hears and responds to the call of Our Lord Jesus Christ to “love one another as I have loved you.” Strengthened by the Sacraments, inspired by the Word of God and united in Tradition, we live our faith and
morals in our everyday lives. We identify, develop and utilize our time, talent, and treasure for the service of God and our neighbor.
July 2, 2017
Coffee and Donuts after the 7:45 and 9:30 Masses
11:30AM: Canticum Novum Rehearsal
Monday through Friday 9:30AM-Noon and 1:00PM-4:30PM
Saturday Vigil: 4:30PM Sunday: 7:45AM; 9:30AM*; 12:10PM*; 5:00PM* Extraordinary Form Latin High Mass will not be held during the summer and will resume in Sept. Daily Mass: Monday through Saturday: 8:00AM Holy Rosary follows Daily Mass Perpetual Miraculous Medal Novena 5:00PM (Monday) Extraordinary Form Low Mass: will not be held during the summer and will resume in September *Nursery Available
Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM to 7:50 AM Saturday: 3:00PM - 4:00PM
Misa Semanal en Espanol: Saint Peter Claver Church: Sunday, 1:30PM
Holy Rosary: Following Weekday 8:00AM Mass
Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Adoration Chapel
Sacrament of Baptism: 11:00 AM each Saturday, after consulting with priest/deacon. Call the parish office to register for class. Parents must be registered and attending Mass each Sunday.
Sacrament of Confirmation: 8th grade, preparation begins in 7th grade
Sacrament of the Sick: Call parish office with seriously ill & hospitalized
Sacrament of Matrimony: Must be registered and attending Mass each Sunday. Contact priest no later than 6 months prior to setting a date. Do not set a date prior to speaking to the priest.
Sacrament of Holy Orders: Contact Priests
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): Interested in becoming Catholic, contact Deacon Don Coates at [email protected]
Youth and Adult Religious Education: Sunday 11:00 AM - 12 Noon, Mid-August - May Also note bulletin
Bookstore/Gift Shop: 478-743-9224 Tues - Sat: 2:30 - 4:30PM Following each weekend Mass
To report Sexual Abuse of Minors and Diocesan Policy: 1-888-357-5330
Phone Numbers and Websites: Saint Joseph School - 742-0636 School Fax - 746-7685 Mount de Sales Academy - 751-3240 Family Advancement Ministries - 745-7165 Daybreak - 216-9119 Alternatives to Abortion-1-800-848-LOVE Mass Times for Travelers: www.masstimes.org Resisting Pornography: www.covenanteyes.com Troubled Marriage: www.retrouvaille.org Bulletin Deadline:
The deadline for the July 16th printing is 3:00PM on Thursday July 6th. All items received after the deadline will go into the next bulletin. Submissions should be emailed to: [email protected].
SATURDAY, June 24, 2017 8:00PM: Dennis Duncan 4:30PM: Tommy McGoldrick †
SUNDAY, June 25, 2017 7:45AM: Malloy Family 9:30AM: Leah Powell † 12:10PM: Mary Durbin † 5:00PM: For the People
MONDAY, June 26, 2017 8:00AM: Jason McGoldrick †
TUESDAY, June 27, 2017 8:00AM: Robert Huellemeier †
WEDNESDAY, June 28, 2017 8:00AM: Raymond Hejl †
THURSDAY, June 29, 2017 8:00AM: Gail Marshall †
FRIDAY, June 30, 2017 8:00AM: Thanksgiving To Our Lady
SATURDAY, July 1, 2017 8:00PM: Cesar Augusto Ubiera † 4:30PM: Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Van Vu †
Clergy
Lay Pastoral Staff
Administrative Staff
Deanery Ministries
MASS INTENTIONS
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Sunday, June 25, 2017 11:30AM: Canticum novum Rehearsal (LOFT) Monday, June 26, 2017 5:00PM: Miraculous Medal Novena (CH) Tuesday, June 27, 2017 6:00PM: Pastoral Council (CTR) Wednesday, June 28, 2017 6:45PM: Adult Education Bible Study and pot luck dinner (SH) 7:15PM: St. Joseph Choir Rehearsal (LOFT) Thursday, June 29, 2017 6:30PM: Baptism Class (CTR) Friday, June 30, 2017 Saturday, July 1, 2017
NEXT WEEK AT ST. JOSEPH
Sunday, July 2, 2017 8:45AM: Coffee and Donuts (SH) 10:30AM: Coffee and Donuts (SH) 11:30AM: Canticum novum Rehearsal (LOFT) Monday, July 3, 2017 5:00PM: Miraculous Medal Novena (CH) Tuesday, July 4, 2017 Independence Day - Office Closed Wednesday, July 5, 2017 6:45PM: Adult Education Bible Study and pot luck dinner (SH) No St. Joseph Choir Rehearsal Thursday, July 6, 2017 Friday, July 7, 2017 Saturday, July 8, 2017
CANDLES The Sanctuary Candle is lit today
for the special intention of: Shannon and Trippi Williams
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
Amanda Carter Douglas Raynor
BIRTHS
William and Paige Ledbetter welcome the birth of their son’s Jasper Franklin and
Theodore Jameson Ledbetter
First Sunday Fellowship Please join us in the social hall for
First Sunday Fellowship,
July 2nd, after the 7:45 and 9:30
Masses!
Don’t miss this chance to visit with
fellow parishioners and enjoy
donuts and coffee/juice.
July’s First Sunday Fellowship will
be hosted by the St. Joseph’s
Stewardship Committee.
New parishioners and visitors are
welcome!
PRAYERS To submit a non-published prayer request for our parish Prayer Chain, email [email protected]
We ask you to pause a moment to offer a prayer for the sick of our parish, especially:
Names will remain on the above list for 30 days. Please notify the office if additional time is
needed. ________________ _________________
We ask you to pause a moment to offer a prayer for all those in the military, especially:
___________________ _______________
EXPECTANT MOMS
If you are an expectant mom and would like us to pray for you during your
pregnancy, please call the parish office to have your name added to the prayer list
for expectant mothers. We will also announce your child’s birth in the
bulletin.
Joe Magnan Anne Keast Roger Walden
US Air Force Maj. Amy Bates MSgt. Gregory Currey SSgt. Irene Hewins Maj. Richard Ray Capt. Kyle Stramblad Capt. Robert Johnson TSgt. Kaitlyn Salvatore SSgt. Daniel Letchworth US Army SPC Christopher J. Barry SGM. Marlon Faulds SPC Charles Faulds Sgt. Brian Godwin PFC Ian Hayward Maj. Sean Michelson Sgt. Josh Scroggins SPEC Forces Derek King SFC Enrique A. Cayado LTC. Mark R. McClellan 2LT. Grace McClellan US Army Reserves Sgt. Alonza Richardson SSG Kenneth Aguiar
US Marine Corps Pfc. David H. Dixon, Jr. SSgt. Josh Howe SSgt. C. William Stanford Cpl. Dakota L. Lawson US NAVY LCDR. Burnes Brown PO2 David Bushey MMFN/SS Brandon Fowler
PO2 Corey Gardner CAPT. Reggie M. Howard PC2 T. Michael LeMaster SN. Mills Misinco PO2 James A. Palmer, III SGT. Scott Johnson LT. Christine Russell Petty LT. Thomas Petty LT. Nicholas D. Maskell LT. Jason M. Conner LCDR. Andrew Lizek, M.D. ENS Zackary W. Putman LCDR. Wrenn Landers SA James E Carter
CH: Church SH: Social Hall CTR: Center REC: Rectory LOFT: Choir Loft SJS: St. Joseph School KCH: Knights of Columbus Hall
FAM-O: FAM Orange St.
MDS: Mount de Sales
RR: Resource Room GYM: School Gym
KOLBE: Kolbe Center CAFÉ: School Cafeteria FAM-H: FAM High St. * Nursery Available
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Car Seat Safety
In honor of Children’s Awareness Month take a look in your backseat to see how
safe you are keeping your most precious cargo! According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 8 out of 10 child safety seats are used
incorrectly.
Here are some tips to help keep your children safe:
Choose a seat that is right for the size and age of your child and your vehicle Read the directions for installation in both the car seat instruction manual
and the vehicle owner’s manual Use caution with “used” car seats. They may be expired (most expire every
6-10 years), recalled, missing key parts, or in a crash and no longer safe for use
Keep infants rear facing in the backseat until they reach the maximum height and weight for their car seat (about two years)
Retainer clips or “chest clips” should be at armpit level Harness straps should be flat or untwisted and fit snugly so you cannot
pinch any slack A child is not big enough to graduate from a booster until a seat belt sits low
and across the child’s hips (not across their stomach) and the shoulder strap should not sit across their neck or face (usually between 8-10 years old)
Make sure everyone in the car is buckled up. Unbuckled adults and pets can become projectile during a crash and injure others in the car
Buckle up and keep your precious cargo safe!
Saint Joseph’s Catholic School Extended Day Program
Part-time positions are available beginning August 7th
in SJCS Extended Day Program.
After School Instructors will provide supervision and instruction to students that will create a positive learning environment and allow for students personal, so-cial and academic development. For more information please contact Debra Harrison at [email protected] or call the school at 478-742-0636.
Host For MDS International Student Program
Mount de Sales Academy is looking for two-to-three host families for incoming international students. Boys and girls from both China and Latin America are in need of loving, Catholic homes for one-to-four years, as they are educated in America. Generous monthly stipends are given to families, along with support from MDS staff and the sponsoring agency. Please call Ashley Griffin, at MDS, 478-751-3244 ([email protected]) with questions or to receive
more information.
Adult Education Bible Study
We will continue our Adult Education Bible Study on Wednesday, June 28th at 6:45PM. The evening will begin with a potluck dinner and we will be discussing Apologetics (How to explain and defend the Catholic Faith by using
the Bible). Our potluck/Bible Study will continue on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer and will be a great time of getting to know our faith, our
Bibles, and our fellow parishioners. Everyone is welcome, and please bring your Bible and a dish.
PLAN AHEAD
TODAY’S MUSIC June 24th - June 25th: Twelfth Sunday In Ordinary Time—Yr. A
PROCESSIONAL: Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation - #469 vs. 1, 2,and 4
Memorial Acclamation #136 (“We proclaim your death…”)
Lamb of God - #140 (Missa Simplex)
COMMUNION HYMN: Be Not Afraid - #450
RECESSIONAL HYMN: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling - #627 vs. 1 and 3
Adult Education Bible Study Wednesday June 28th, 6:45PM. For more information see this page. Clean Cupboards / Clean Hearts July 1st and July 2nd. For more information see page 6.
If you are new to our parish and would like to register with us, or have had a change in
address, please complete the form below and drop it in the offering basket at Mass, or mail to the address on the form. Upon receipt, a
parish registration form will be mailed to you.
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Name________________________________ Address______________________________ Zip Code__________ Phone______________ Email ________________________________ New Parishioner___ Change of Address___
Return completed form to: St. Joseph Catholic Church
830 Poplar St. Macon, GA 31201
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Mass Etiquette / Dress
With the arrival of Summer, please remember to dress modestly for Mass. If we
were invited to a gala event, we wouldn’t dress as though we were going to the beach. Christ Himself has invited us to partake in the
sacred banquet of the Eucharist. Our attire and our reverent actions should reflect where
we are and Whose we are. Dressing extremely informally or revealing is
distracting and disrespectful. Dressing up for Mass is certainly not “out of date.” Parents
should also monitor their children’s dress for Mass. Always remember to be clean, neat,
and modest when attending Mass.
This Week’s Mass Readings
MONDAY, June 26, 2017 Genesis 12:1-8 Matthew 7:1-5
TUESDAY, June 27, 2017 Memorial of St. Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Genesis 13:2, 5-18 Matthew 7:6, 12-14
WEDNESDAY, June 28, 2017 Memorial of St. Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr
Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 Matthew 7:15-20
THURSDAY, June 29, 2017 Solemnity of Ss. Peter and Paul, Apostles Acts 12:1-11 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18 Matthew 16:13-19
FRIDAY, June 30, 2017 Memorial of the First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church Genesis 17:1, 9-10, 15-22 Matthew 8:1-4
SATURDAY, July 1, 2017 Memorial of St. Junipero Serra, Priest Genesis 18:1-15 Matthew 8:5-17
SUNDAY, July 2, 2017 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a Romans 6:3-4, 8-11 Matthew 10:37-42
Father Vernon’s New Address
If you missed the opportunity to bid farewell to Fr. Vernon and would like to
send him a card, here is his new address:
Father Vernon Knight Saint Mary on the Hill Catholic Church
1420 Monte Sano Ave Augusta, GA 30904
Old Saint Joseph Website will Be Retired
Our old website
http://www.stjosephmacon.com/ will be retired as of July 15th.
Please start using our new website https://stjosephmacon.wordpress.com/
going forward for information concerning our parish.
Do Not Be Afraid
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather, be afraid of the one who can destroy both soul and body in Gehenna. (Mt 10:28)
Fear is a universal experience.
Sometimes fear of other people, or their disapproval, leads us to act against our
religious beliefs. Jesus cautions us to put our fear where it belongs: we should
fear the loss of eternal life far more than we fear the threats of human beings,
mortal and accountable like ourselves.
St. Joseph Choir
(9:30 Mass) Next rehearsals: Wed. 7:15PM,
June 28
Loft No rehearsals July 5th, 12th
Canticum novum
and Schola (12:10 Mass)
Next rehearsals: 11:30AM Sun.,
June 25, July 2
Loft No rehearsals July 9th, 16th.
Back To “Ordinary” Time!
This weekend marks the return to Ordinary Time on the liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church, after having spent the previous 16 weeks in Lent/Holy Week (5 Sundays of Lent plus Palm Sunday), Easter (7 Sundays), Pentecost, Most Holy Trinity, and Corpus Christi. We now have a little more flexibility in the choice of hymns to be sung at Mass. We also put away for a while the more festive Mass of Creation and return to the Missa Simplex. There are a multitude of Mass settings--music composed for the Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus (Holy, Holy), Memorial Acclamation, Great Amen, and Lamb of God--available from our three major Catholic publishing houses, so many that there are not a lot of settings that are common to a large number of parishes. The Mass of Creation is one that a large number of parishes sing at one time or another as are the Latin Mass setting we use during Lent (Jubilate Deo) and the New Roman Missal chants that we sing during Advent. According to a recent study done by the National Association of Pastoral Musicians, the Missa Simplex is also near the top of “most sung” Masses across the country, although it is used by less than 50%. There are many settings that are only used by one or two parishes in the US! We hope that as you travel and visit other churches you will at least occasionally find yourself in a church using a Mass setting that is familiar to you and that many visitors to our parish will be familiar with the ones that we use.
On July 1st and July 2nd St Joseph is holding our monthly food drive collection to feed the poor in our community. Help by donating cans and boxes of food to help the hungry and less
fortunate right here in Middle Georgia. Please place them in the wooden bins at the back and side entrances inside the
church. Donations will be taken to St Peter Claver Food Pantry. You can make a difference! Please make sure the items are
unopened and not past their expiration date. Thank you and God Bless!!
Most Needed Items are: Soups, cereal, canned meats meals in a box (macaroni and cheese, hamburger helper). Meals in a can,
(ravioli, stews) and peanut butter.
Answers To Last Week’s Quiz
1. Jesus 2. Saint Therese 3. Saint Paul 4. White and Yellow 5. Jesus’ Resurrection
Catholic Quiz
How Catholic are you? Take this quiz to test your knowledge. The answers will be in next week’s bulletin.
1. Who is the inspiring sister who won the Nobel Peace prize for her work with the poor of India? 2. What does your "Easter Duty" mean? 3. Who are the men in colorful costumes who have been responsible for the personal safety of the pope since 1506? 4. Who is the saint who supposedly tamed a wild wolf? 5. What is the name of the large, colored vestment the priest wears for Mass?
**Gifts of Time**
THE NAVE SOCIETY This ministry includes straightening hymnals and missalettes in the pews, making sure all kneelers are up, and helping to ensure the overall appearance of the inside of the church. For more information, contact Posey Dennis, at 478-474-9823 or [email protected]
**Gifts of Talent**
SAINT MAXIMILIAN KOLBE CENTER FOR LIFE The Kolbe Center is a Catholic Charity operated under the Macon Deanery to both assist women in crisis with an unplanned pregnancy in adherence to Catholic teachings, as well as provide education and expertise on Catholic Pro-Life activities as outlined by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). To learn more contact Ann Beall at 478-257-4425 or [email protected]
Sacrificial Giving
Weekly: 6/18 Collected: $19,653 Same time last year: $19,300 Weekly average budgeted: $22,954 Please remember St. Joseph Catholic Church in your will.
Online Giving Online Giving allows you to make contributions to our church without writing checks or worrying about cash donations. If you would like to give online go to our St. Joseph online giving website https://www.osvonlinegiving.com/697 to sign up.
As of the last report we received, 34.33% of our parishioners have made a pledge to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. Our support of diocesan agencies and ministries is one way that we respond to God for all we have received.
Please remember to give to the 2017 Bishop’s Annual Appeal and we want to THANK those who have responded with a sacrificial gift or pledge.
Our Target We Pledged % of Target Total Given # of Families # of Donors % of Participation
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