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Saint Joseph Church Twenty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time August 21, 2016
Saint Joseph Church
Twenty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time August 21, 2016
Welcome to Saint Joseph Catholic Church
106 North Meramec Avenue Clayton, Missouri 63105-3788
Rev. Nicholas E. Kastenholz, Pastor Rev. Thomas J. Schaab, Senior Associate Deacon Del Leonardo Parish Office: 314-726-1221 Parish Fax: 314-721-5110
Parish e-mail: [email protected] Parish website: www.stjosephclayton.org Rectory Hours: 8:30-4:00 pm, Mon-Fri Religious Education — PSR Terri Venneman, CRE School Office: 314-727-9059 School Fax: 314-727-2271 Music Director — Tom Taylor 314-726-1221 Director of Maintenance -- Steve Topping 314-726-1221
Mass Schedule Sunday 7:30 am, 9:00 am, and 11:00 am Mon, Wed, Fri 6:30 am, 12:00 noon Tues, Thurs 8:00 am and 12:00 noon Saturday 8:00 am and 5:00 pm (Sunday Vigil) National Holidays See bulletin Holy Days of Obligation See Bulletin
Eucharistic Adoration Monday, Wednesday 7:00 am until 12:00 noon Tuesday, Thursday 8:30 am until 12:00 noon
St. Joseph Parish Council Members
Fr. Nick Kastenholz, Pastor Frank Hackmann, Education Commission Al Barbieri, Finance Commission Sharon Skrivan, Social Concerns Commission Betsy Barbieri, Marion O’Gorman, Anne Shapleigh Denny Staub, Barbara Summers, Christie Murphy, Fred Yap
St Vincent de Paul Emergency Assistance -
For assistance for food, util it ies etc. , please call 289-6101, box 2208. Our St. Vincent de Paul Society will respond promptly. You may make an appointment to meet with a member on Wednesday morning through the same number.
Rosary Weekdays 11:40 am
Thursday after the 8:00 am Mass
Perpetual Help Devotions Tuesdays after 8:00 am and 12:00 pm Masses
Sacrament of Reconciliation Weekdays 11:15-11:50 am Saturday 4:00-4:45 pm
Baptism The Sacrament of Baptism is administered on Sunday at 12:00 pm. To register for the Baptismal Instruction Program and schedule a Baptism, please call the Office.
Marriage Preparation
Couples are asked to contact the Parish Office 6 to 12 months before setting the date.
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Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time August 21, 2016
Hello, The Olympics are coming to a close and one of the encouraging things I noted and many other’s noted to me about the Olympics was not only many of the athletes making the sign of the cross or some sign of faith before or after their competition, but also many of them talking about their faith in their interviews. The Post-Dispatch even had an article about this in the paper last weekend where it discussed if this gives any advantage to those athletes or not. I won’t address that topic, but consider instead what is the proper way to pray for an athlete? The first inclination is to pray to win. I have to say this isn’t just for the athlete’s themselves but also for all of their fans. I believe I’ve heard more than a couple of prayers for the Cardinal’s to win at different times, and I even remember seeing a priest wear blue and gold vestments when the Rams went to the Super Bowl (somehow I don’t think I have to worry about that anymore). And it is great to hope to do well, and I don’t think there is anything wrong with wanting to win, but this can lead to the obvious question of God favoring one team over another, and somehow I don’t think that is the case, even in a World Series. The fact that we would want to win is kind of inherent with any competition and so it can be a natural thing to pray for, but God isn’t really as concerned with our winning as with how we got to that point. Do we consider someone a better person than someone just because they won a competition? I think we usually consider a bit the different gifts people have, or the different obstacles they may have had to overcome. What if someone used some drug or other means that are illegal to achieve their victory? We hope that people will do the best they can with the gifts they have been given, and we realize that requires sacrifice and dedication to a purpose and on top of all the natural gifts they have been given. At those last moments before a competition the prayer that we perform at the best that we can; that we are grateful for all of the gifts, people, and opportunities that have gotten us here; that our performance may be a witness to the glory of God all seem appropriate. And after the competition saying a prayer of thanks, hopefully able to know that we did our best whether that resulted in a win or not. If we stumbled for the courage and strength to get back up. And whether we win or lose simply asking for the understanding or acceptance to hear God’s will over our pride or stubbornness on the path we are to take in our lives. If we only valued earthly victories I think we would have to question why we honor martyrs? Their victory was to stay faithful in the most challenging conditions, and they would not be considered as having ‘won the gold medal’, but they did win the greater prize. If we face an illness should we only ask for a cure, or the ability to accept and live God’s will no matter the result? While I was on vacation in Great Britain I saw an ad for this summer’s Paralympics. Just to qualify you must have some impairment or disability, and yet recognizing this it celebrates the incredible things these athletes can do. You can see it on YouTube titled “We’re The Superhumans | Rio Paralympics 2016 Trailer” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IocLkk3aYlk ). You may notice they never show who wins or loses, only that they are competing. Peace,
Fr. Nick
Notes From The Pastor's Pen
Sunday, August 28 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 am St Joseph Parishioners
9:00 am Henry Bone & Raymond
Clear
11:00 am Colleen Woodard
Saturday, August 27 Saint Monica
8:00 am Francis Flynn & Fam.
5:00 pm Marilyn Kastenholz
Friday, August 26
6:30 am Jennie Hilyard Paquet
12:00 pm Pete Samuel
Thursday, August 25
8:00 am Vincenttia & Edward
Majka
12:00 pm Maryanne Dolan
Wednesday, August 24 St Bartholomew,
Apostle
6:30 am Helene Schweitzer
12:00 pm Kathryn Evans
Tuesday, August 23
8:00 am Poor Soouls
12:00 pm Georgia Casey
Monday, August 22 The Queenship of The
Blessed Virgin Mary
6:30 am Sr Sally, MC, Int.
12:00 pm Shirley & Jack Murphy
Mass Intentions
The Deadline to submit an ar cle for the
bulle n is Monday at 10 am
Wedding Banns
Banns II
Caleigh Olszewski & Chris Miller Kristen Delaney & Shawn Jasper
Please pray for them as they begin their life together.
We Pray For Our Loved Ones
May God provide
health and comfort to
Rosemarie Voelker
Annette DeGreeff
Steve Voelker
Dottie Coriell
Ethan Rose
Bebe Kennedy
Jackie Kaufman
Mike Proctor
William Seibert
Sharon Bacon
Lillian Dougherty
Gene Mackey
Tracy Petit
Louise O’Farrell
Betty Notter
Joan Rice
Layne Knight
LaJuana Hinch
Joy Fischer
Shirley Toon
Eugene Shalhoob
Mary Jane Zoernig
Sr. Eleanor
Maria Guehlstorf
Madelyn Ibeling
Michael Phelps
Why Be Catholic? Are you thinking about becoming Catholic or do you know someone who might be interested? RCIA (Rite of Chris-tian Initiation of Adults) will be starting in September. If interested contact Fr. Nick by calling the parish office at 726-1221 or e-mail [email protected].
Rest In Peace
As a parish family let us pray for Blake Osborn, dear son of Bill and Betsy Osborn, who died this past week. May our Heavenly Father welcome Blake into His eternal home and may He send the comfort only He can to his family and friends.
A Peek at the Week Ahead
Thursday, August 25 6:30 pm Confluence Orchestra
Concert in Church, followed by Reception in Parish Hall
Sunday, August 28 11:00 am CLW, Centennial Rm
Sunday Offerings—August 13-14, 2016 Sunday Envelopes 7,028.00 Loose 1,028.35 Online Giving 516.50 Weekday noon Masses 310.68 Total for week 8,883.53 YTD Budget 67,517.34 YTD Actual 56,662.55 YTD Operating Surplus/(Deficit) (10,854.79)
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12; Ps 96:1-5; Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday: 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Ps 96:10- 13; Mt 23:23-26 Wednesday: Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 17- 18; Jn 1:45-51 Thursday: 1 Cor 1:1-9; Ps 145:2-7; Mt 24:42-51 Friday: 1 Cor 1:17-25; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11; Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Ps 33:12-13, 18- 21; Mt 25:14-30 Sunday: Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Ps 68:4-7, 10-11; Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a; Lk 14:1, 7-14
Protecting God’s Children
Are you interested or planning to volun-teer with children in ANY capacity — church or PSR?
Have you attended a required “Protecting God’s Children” workshop?
The Archdiocese of St. Louis mandates that you cannot participate with children without attending this workshop!
Checkout their website for location and times of area workshops, archstl.org. Contact Pat at the parish office for more information.
Candlelight Rosary Procession September 8
The World Apostolate of Fatima is sponsoring a Candlelight Rosary Pro-cession on Thursday, Sept. 8 beginning at 7 pm at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 670 S. Laclede Station Road. We will proceed around the church grounds to the Marian Grotto. Following the procession we will return to the church for benediction. Please make time to join us as we ask for Our Lady's inter-cession for our country and world and our own intentions. For more information call 314-562-5927.
Sunday Worship August 27-28, 2016
5:00 pm
Altar Servers Helen Love
Lectors
Rosemary Pickle Tom O’Keefe
Ministers of Communion
Ramon Floro Bunny Hosler Volunteer
7:30 am
Altar Servers Meaghan Mulligan
Lectors
Larry Glynn
Ministers of Communion Frank Hackmann
Greg Browne Seminarian
9:00 am
Altar Servers Thomas Clear
Lectors
Betsy Sampson
Ministers of Communion Michael Clear
Marcella Leonardo Deacon Del
11:00 am
Altar Servers Kateri & Claudia Gutting
Lectors
Flora Wilsker
Ministers of Communion Linda Orso
Thom Schwetye Carmen Leonardi
To become a minister call 726-1221.
BE THE LIVING EXPRESSION OF GOD'S KINDNESS
“Be kind and merciful. Let no one ever come to you without coming away better and happier.
Be the living expression of God’s kindness.”
Rosary Novena for our Nation
Everyone is encouraged to join in a rosary novena which began on Aug. 15, the feast of the Assumption and will continue to the feast of Our Lady of Fatima on Oct. 7. Our Lady of the Rosary promised that whoever desires to obtain favors from Me should make 3 novenas of the rosary in petition and 3 novenas in thanksgiving (54 days). Please make every effort to make this sacrifice for our country.
St. Joseph Parish School of Religion is accepting registrations for the 2016-2017 school year. PSR begins September 11 or 12.
♦ You may now pay fees on line. Call 314-727-9059 for forms or information. Forms are available on the St. Joseph-Clayton website:stjosephclayton.org/religiouseducation.
♦ You have a choice of: Sundays 9:30 -10:45 a.m. for grades: 4 year Pre-school-8 or Mondays 5:15-6:30 p.m. for grades: 1-8. ♦ Grades 1-8 are required. We offer pre-school, Kg and a High School program. ♦ We have a high school program, beginning Sunday, September 11 at 7 p.m. ♦ Confirmation preparation begins on September 11 with a parent meeting at 9:30 a.m.. ♦ Students, attending public or private non-Catholic schools, are catechized in the Catholic
faith by attending PSR. Please register before September 1.
Through the Eyes of Love: A Spirituality for Everyone Does God really "walk among the pots and the pans" as St. Teresa of Avila once said? Join us in pondering the simple, everyday spirituality of the three great women who allowed God's love to flow into their mundane, ordinary tasks. Theresa of Lisieux, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and Dorothy Day each uniquely lived the Little Way by doing small things with great love. In a rhythm of input, reflection, and prayer, may their lives and words inspire and transform each of us. Event Date: September 17, 2016 Event Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Event Place: IL RITIRO Franciscan Retreat Center, 7935 St. Francis Lane, Dittmer, MO 63023 Event Information: http://www.il-ritiro.org/through-the-eyes-of-love.aspx Contact Number: 636-274-0554
Annual Assembly of the Missouri Catholic Conference
Celebrate the Year of Mercy! Plan on attending the Missouri Catholic Conference’s 2016 Annual Assembly on Saturday, October 8, at the Missouri State Capitol building in Jefferson City. This free event is sponsored by the Mis-souri bishops and everyone is invited. The keynote speaker will be the new bishop of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, Bishop Edward Rice. Workshops will be offered on a number of issues, including how virtue meets a culture of violence and how Catholics can approach decisions for the 2016 election.
Lunch is provided and the day will end with a Mass concelebrated by the bishops. Please pre-register for the event by going to MOCatholic.org or calling 1-800-456-1679. Registration for the day begins at 9:30 a.m. and the day ends with Mass at 3:15 p.m.
See you on October 8
Cathedral Concerts Chamber Music Series Cathedral Concerts continues its series of FREE chamber music concerts that brings the great music to you. These concerts are generously sponsored by Fontbonne University. The featured players in each concert are: Celeste Boyer, violin; Bjorn Ranheim, cello; Jennifer Mazzoni, flute; and Matthew Mazzoni, piano. The pro-gram includes beautiful works by J. S. Bach, Sergei Prokofiev, and Dimitri Shostakovich. The concerts take place a various locations throughout the St. Louis area. This year locations include: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in University City on Monday, September 12; St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church in Des Peres on Thursday, September 15; St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in South St. Louis City on Monday, Sep-tember 19; and Sts. Joachim & Ann Catholic Church in St. Charles on Tuesday, September 20. All four per-formances begin at 7:30 PM. For more information call 314-533-7662 or visit www.CathedralConcerts.org.
As we approach the 189th anniversary of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, we have been blessed with extraordinary growth and an increasingly diverse population. But with this expansion comes new and exciting challenges. Here at St. Joseph Church we, too, have faced the challenges of growth, and we have responded with faith and joy, recogniz-ing this growth as an opportunity to bring new people to the table of the Lord. This growth is expected to continue into the foreseeable future, and God is calling us to prepare, so that we may continue to build the body of Christ throughout Eastern Missouri and effectively minister to the needs of His people.
In partnership with the Archdiocese of St. Louis, we are now embarking on a bold new journey to make long-held dreams a reality. The Beyond Sunday campaign strives to address current and future parish and Archdiocesan needs, providing the strong financial foundation necessary to maintain and one day expand our Catholic schools and advance our mission.
The Archdiocese of St. Louis was built on the sacrifices and dedication of those who came before us. Now it is our turn to make an investment in the future of the Catholic Church in our community. May the Hoy Spirit guide and direct our efforts as we bring this historic journey together.
Please join together in praying for our success throughout the Beyond Sunday campaign.
Series on Internet’s Psychological Effects Continues September 17 “Why Johnny Can’t Put His Cell Phone Down,” a series of “mini-retreat workshops” on the psychological effects of online, electronic, and social media, is being presented free of charge by the Office of Consecrated Life and the Office of Laity and Family Life of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. The next session is Saturday, September 17, 2016, in Liguori Hall at St. Gerard Majella Parish, 1969 Dougherty Ferry Rd., St. Louis Mo., 63122. Presented by Sr. Marysia Weber, R.S.M., D.O., clinical psychiatrist and Director of the Office of Con-secrated Life, each Saturday session runs from 8:45 a.m. to Noon and includes continental breakfast, morning prayer, Sr. Weber’s presentation, and a group question-and-answer discussion. One may attend any or all ses-sions of the series. All are welcome. No registration is necessary, and admission is free. For more information, contact Deacon Jim Russell at 314-792-7173 or [email protected].
