Saint Joseph Catholic Church
830 Poplar Street Macon, Ga. 31201 478-745-1631 August 6, 2017
Mass Times: Sat. 4:30 pm Sun. 7:45 am, 9:30 am, 12:10 pm, 5:00 pm Last Sunday of Month 12:10 pm Latin Mass
Daily Mass: Mon.– Sat. 8:00 am Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 am to 4:30 pm stjosephmacon.wordpress.com
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Pastor: Very Rev. J. Scott Winchel
Parochial Vicar: Rev. John W r ig ht
Permanent Deacon: Dona ld Coa tes
Permanent Deacon: Thoma s Eden
School Principal: Alex Por to
Director Religious Education: Ca ndia Michela
Music Director/Organist: Nelda Cha pma n
Director Youth Ministry: La ur en Miller
Finance: Pa tti Stinson
Receptionist/Secretary: Cindy Zila r o
Nursery Coordinator: Dia nne Ca r ter
Bulletin: Jim Zila r o
Maintenance Supervisor: Da vid Rubbo
Custodial: K evin Jones
Important Information and Resources Sacrament of Baptism:
Baptisms are celebrated once a month. Please contact our office
to register.
Confessions:
Mon thru Fri: 7:30 am to 7:50 am
Sat: 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm.
Anointing of the Sick:
After Saturday morning Mass and by request.
Sacrament of Matrimony:
Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance.
Participation in a marriage preparation program is required.
Please call parish office for more information. Do not set a date
prior to speaking to the priest or deacon.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA):
Interested in becoming Catholic, contact Deacon Don Coates at
Religious Education:
Sunday 11:00 AM - 12 Noon, Mid-August - May
Bookstore/Gift Shop: 478-743-9224
Tues - Sat: 2:30 - 4:30PM & following each weekend Mass
Phone Numbers:
Saint Joseph School - 478-742-0636
Mount de Sales Academy - 478-751-3240
Family Advancement Ministries - 478-745-7165
Maximillian Kolbe Center For Life - 478-257-4425
Daybreak - 478-216-9119
Dear Parishioners,
As we begin a new school year, please pray for students, teachers, and all who are involved with the education of God’s people:
Prayer for Teachers:
Lord God,
your spirit of wisdom fills the earth and teaches us your ways. Look kindly upon our teachers. Let them share their knowledge
with gentle patience and endeavor always to bring the truth to eager minds. Grant that they may follow Jesus Christ, the way,
the truth, and the life, forever and ever.
R/. Amen.
Prayer for Students:
Lord our God,
in your wisdom and love you surround us with the mysteries of the universe. Send your Spirit upon our students and fill them
with your wisdom and blessings. Grant that they may devote themselves to their studies and draw ever closer to you, the
source of all knowledge. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
R/. Amen.
What city was Peter from (Jn 1:44), and where did he live at the time he was called by Jesus (Lk 4:31, 38)?
In what chapter of the Bible did Jesus proclaim Peter as the rock of His church?
To learn more about Peter and Jesus, join us at Wednesday night Bible study!
Have a wonderful week!
Fr. Winchel
Sanctuary Candle Is lit in memory of:
Tony Walsh
Altar Flowers
Flowers on the altar today are in Honor of:
Joseph and Gail Union
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Weekly Schedule:
SUNDAY, August 6, 2017 Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; 2 Peter 1:16-19; Matthew 17:1-9
7:45AM: Joseph and Gail Union 8:45AM: Coffee and Donuts (SH) 9:30AM: For The People 10:30AM: Coffee and Donuts (SH) 11:00AM: Catechist Meeting (CTR) 11:30AM: Canticum Novum Rehearsal (LOFT) 12:10PM: Ronald Clemens † 5:00PM: Roy Schaffer †
MONDAY, August 7, 2017 St. Sixtus II, Pope, and companions, Martyrs
Numbers 11:4b-15; Matthew 14:13-21
8:00AM: Marilyn Malloy † 5:00PM: Miraculous Medal Novena (CH)
TUESDAY, August 8, 2017 St. Dominic, Priest Numbers 12:1-13; Matthew 14:22-36 or Mathew 15:1-2, 10-14
8:00AM: Lewis King
WEDNESDAY, August 9, 2017 St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin and Martyr
Numbers 13:1-2, 25—14:1, 26-29a, 34-35; Matthew 15:21-28
8:00AM: Matthew Michela † 6:45PM: Potluck Dinner (SH) No St. Joseph Choir Rehearsal 7:30PM: Adult Bible Study (SH)
THURSDAY, August 10, 2017 Feast of St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr 2 Corinthians 9:6-10; John 12:24-26
8:00AM: Tony Walsh † 10:00AM: Thomas Mullinax † FRIDAY, August 11, 2017 St. Clare, Virgin
Deuteronomy 4:32-40; Matthew 16:24-28
8:00AM: Fr. Mike Ingram
SATURDAY, August 12, 2017 St. Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious Deuteronomy 6:4-13; Matthew 17:14-20
8:00AM: Roy Schaffer † 8:30AM: Kolbe Weekend (SH) 4:30PM: Monica Carter †
SUNDAY, August 13, 2017 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a; Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 14:22-33
7:45AM: Emma Volpe † 9:30AM: Edna Webre † 11:30AM: Canticum Novum Rehearsal (LOFT) 12:10PM: For the People 5:00PM: Mildred Hejl † 6:00PM: Fatima Rosary / Dinner (CH/SH)
CAFÉ: School Cafeteria CH: Church CTR: Center FAM-H: FAM High St.
SJS: St. Joseph School UR: Upper Room * Nursery Available
LOFT: Choir Loft MDS: Mount de Sales RR: Resource Room
FAM-O: FAM Orange St. GYM: School Gym KCH: Knights of Colum bus Hall KOLBE: Kolbe Center
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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’ person-
al, social and academic development. For more information
contact Debra Harrison at [email protected] or
call the school at 478-742-0636.
Potluck Dinner & Adult Bible Study
We will continue our Adult Education Bible Study on
Wednesday, August 9th 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). This is a great time for getting to know our faith, our
Bibles, and our fellow parishioners. Everyone is welcome, and
please bring your Bible and a dish.
Theology On Tap
Our first meeting will be August 6th at 6:20pm. Our meetings
will be held every other week at Just Tap’d, downstairs. Our
first speaker will be Ann Beall from the Kolbe Center who will
be discussing the Kolbe Center and its mission! For more in-
formation, please contact Laura Endres at 478-390-6402 or
Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass
Schedule
Monday August, 14th Vigil: 6:00PM.
Tuesday August 15th: 8:00AM, 10:00AM,
and 6:00PM.
RCIA
Are you, a family member, a friend or co-worker interested in
the Catholic faith? If so please call the church office or Deacon
Don Coates at 478-745-1631. Classes start in September.
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
Knights of Columbus Third Degree Council 925 and Fourth
Degree Assembly 175 in Macon will host a fish fry in the
Knights’ Hall behind St. Joseph Church on Friday, August 18.
Service will begin at 5:30PM and continue until 7:00PM. The
menu will consist of fried, baked or blackened fish, fried
shrimp, hush puppies, coleslaw and french-fries.
Prices: $11.00 Shrimp Plate, $9.00 Fish Plate, $4.00 children
6-10 (free for children 5 and under). To-go boxes will be avail-
able, and we accept major credit cards for a small processing
fee. Grilled cheese sandwiches will also be available for $5.00
as an option in lieu of fish or shrimp.
The proceeds will help fund a new roof for the hall.
Saint Joseph’s Catholic School 145 Years of Excellence in Education
On Monday, August 7, St. Joseph’s Catholic School kicks off an exciting and
momentous new school year as we celebrate our 145th year of educating
the children of Middle GA. Recognized as the first unit of the public school
in Macon, two Sisters of Mercy taught students of all faiths in the basement
of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Since 1872, SJS has been educating,
nurturing, and encouraging the mind, body, and spirit of every child. We
are proud of our long tradition of providing a strong academic foundation
with Catholic values in a safe, nurturing and loving environment. For more
information about St. Joseph’s Catholic School, please contact Debra
Harrison, Director of Admissions, at 478.742.0636 or
[email protected] or visit our website at www.sjsmacon.org.
Spanish Teacher Wanted
Spanish Teacher wanted. Bachelor’s degree or higher required. State certification and experience preferred.
Send resumes to Mr. Alex Porto, St. Joseph Catholic School Principal, [email protected] or fax to: 478-746-7685.
Activities Here and Around St. Joseph’s
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Grace Scholars
SUPPORT SJS WITH YOUR TAX $$
GRACE Scholars is a Student Scholarship Organization (SSO)
that allows state taxpayers to take a 100% CREDIT against
their GA income tax liability and re-direct their tax payment to
SJS for financial aid! Individuals and businesses (LLC, “S” &
“C” Corps) are eligible to participate.
Since 2009, St. Joseph’s has raised over $240,000 for families
in need of financial assistance. The generosity of our GRACE
contributors enabled SJS to provide financial assistance to 20
families for the 2016-17 school year.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! For m or e in-
formation or to pre-register go to www.gracescholars.org.
Complete the online registration and that’s it! Deadline to pre
-register is December 15, 2017. You may also contact Penni
Zimmerman, Director of Advancement, at 478-742-0636 or
DON’T DELAY…GIVE GRACE TODAY!
Host Families Needed!
A small group of new international students will be attending
MDS next school year, and we are looking for host families to
house these students in a loving and warm environment dur-
ing their stay in America. You will have the support of the
sponsoring agency, as well as the faculty and staff at MDS, and
all the current host families serving in this capacity. The
benefits are many, but an added perk is the monthly stipend
you receive for hosting. Please call Ashley Griffin, at MDS,
478-751-344 ([email protected]) with
questions or to receive more information.
Around the Deanery and the Diocese
Music at the Mount Concert Series
Fun! Unique! Live! Get your tickets for Mount de Sales Acade-
my's third annual Music at the Mount, a community concert
series featuring the music industry’s emerging artists. Enjoy
live music and dinner under the stars in the Academy's out-
door amphitheater! Athens-based, bluegrass group Packway
Handle Band will perform Friday, August 25. Otis Music Camp
performers will open for the band. For tickets and news, visit
musicatthemount.com.
Attention Moms! Our parish's MMI (Mothers' Morning In) group will start
meeting again on Tuesday, September 12th, from 10:00-11:30
in the Social Hall with Nursery provided. Come join us for food
and fellowship! MMI is open to moms with children of any
age who would like to build supporting friendships and grow
in their understanding and practice of our Catholic faith.
Meetings include discussions of the year's selected book about
improving our walk with Christ or passing on the faith to our
children, participation in the parish's Lenten bible study, and
time to get to know other moms in the parish so we can share
about the joys and the challenges of motherhood. New mem-
bers may join at any time throughout the year! Contact Mollie
Germann ([email protected]; phone/text 960-9327)
with questions, nursery needs, and for information about
obtaining a copy of this year's book, Meredith Gould’s The
Catholic Home: Celebrations and Traditions for Holidays,
Feast Days, and Every Day. Interested participants can also
find the group's Facebook page at Saint Joseph Church
Mothers Morning In "MMI" Macon. 2017-2018 Tuesday MMI meetings are scheduled as follows:
September 12th & 26th; October 3rd, 17th, & 31st; November
14th & 28th; December 12th; January 9th & 23rd; February
6th; March 6th & 20th; April 3rd & 17th; May 1st & 15th.
Gift Bearers
We are in need for families to bring up the gifts during Mass.
If you are interested in this ministry please contact the church
office at 478-745-1631.
Acolytes
Adult Acolytes are men of the parish, who are at least 18 years
of age, confirmed, and in good standing with the Church. Aco-
lytes serve at the altar and ensure the smooth flow of the litur-
gy. In particular, it is their responsibility to oversee the liturgi-
cal actions of the altar servers, and to assist the deacon and the
priest as needed. Contact: Fr. Winchel at 478-745-1631.
Ministry Opportunities
The bulletin deadline is 10 days prior to the date you need your article to appear. All items received after
the deadline will go into the next bulletin. Submissions should be emailed to: [email protected].
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Banns for Upcoming
Weddings
Expectant Mothers & their babies
US NAVY
LCDR. Burnes Brown PO2 David Bushey MMFN/SS Brandon Fowler PO2 Corey Gardner 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
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 Capt. Paul Elsbernd Capt. Reed Elsbernd
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
Please say a prayer for the following:
Recent Baptisms
John Ford Donohue, IV
Jack Raymond Jenkins
The Faithful Departed
Carolyn Baker Julie Stafford Gonzalez
Welcome to our New
Members
Kathleen Perrine
Josh and Christy Bennett
Register/Address
Change 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_____________________
City____________ Zip________
Phone______________
Email___________________
New Parishioner
Change of Address
Return completed form to: St. Joseph Catholic Church
830 Poplar St. Macon, GA 31201
The Sick
Joe Magnan Roger Walden
Catholic Quiz
1. What apostle replaced Judas?
2. What is the movement among Christian Churches to become united?
3. What are short stories Jesus used to teach and reveal religious truths?
4. Who was both the first non-Italian pope since 1523 and the first Polish pope?
5. What is a stigmata?
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Offertory for 7/16/17
7/23 7/30
Collected: $00,000 $00,000
Same time last year: $00,000 $00,000
Weekly average budgeted: $23,165
Financials for 7/30 were not available.
We will update next week.
Debt Reduction/Vision 2020 As of June 30th, 2017
Debt reduction figures shown monthly.
Original debt: $2,500,000
Current debt: $1,900,350
Bishop’s Annual Appeal
Parish Goal: $121,771
Total Given: $113,025
Online Giving Online Giving allows us 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 or give us a call at our
parish office: 478-745-1631
Interested in how you can leave a
donation to St. Joseph’s in your will?
Contact us at the parish office.
Thank you for your generosity and continued support of St. Joseph Catholic Church!
