Mass Times Daily Mass: 7:30 am 9:00 am First Friday: 7:30 pm Saturday: 8:00 am (Vigil) 5:00 pm (en español) 7:00 pm Sunday: 7:00 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 12:30 pm (Youth) 5:30 pm To inquire about sacraments: Baptism, Marriage or Rites of Initiation of Adults, please call the Parish Center at (510) 741-4900. Information also at www.sjcpinole.org Saint Joseph parish www.sjcpinole.org August 31, 2014 MASS WITH ANOINTING OF THE SICK Saturday, Sept. 6 at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph Church Come and celebrate the Eucharist and receive the Sacramental Blessing. Those who are in need of spiritual, physical and emotional healing are especially encouraged to attend. Church: 837 Tennent Avenue, Pinole CA 94564 School:1961 Plum St., Pinole CA 94564 (510) 724-0242, Fax 724-9886 Office: 2100 Pear St. Pinole CA 94564 (510) 741-4900, Fax (510) 724-9185 Hours: Mon. - Thur. 9:00 am - 7:30 pm, Fri. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Priests & Deacons PASTOR Fr. John Direen Parochial vicars Fr. Eddie Castañas Fr. Peter Son Vo Deacon Dn. Les Miyashiro Grant me to look upon work with the eyes of faith, so that I shall recognize in it my share in God’s own creative activity and Christ’s work of our redemption, and so take pride in it. When it is pleasant and productive, remind me to give thanks to God for it. And when it is burdensome, teach me to offer it to God, in reparation for my sins and the sins of the world. Amen. Brian Moore, SJ, “Devotions to St . Joseph”, published by the Society of St. Paul 22ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Year A) First Reading — The name of the LORD has become like fire burning in Jeremiah’s heart. (Jeremiah 20:7‐9) Psalm — My soul is thirsƟng for you, O Lord my God. (Psalm 63) Second Reading— Be transformed; renew your mind; discern what is good. (Romans 12:1‐2) Gospel — Those who lose their lives for Jesus’ sake will find them. (MaƩhew 16:21‐27) The Parish Center offices will be CLOSED Monday, Sept. 1 in observance of Labor Day. A P T R O N Reconciliation Saturday: 3:30-4:30 pm (English) 6:15- 6:45 pm (Spanish & English) F O W O R K E R S St. Joseph, by the work of your hands and the sweat of your brow, you supported Jesus and Mary, and had the Son of God as your fellow worker. Teach me to work as you did, with patience and perseverance, for God and for those who whom God has given me to support. Teach me to see in my fellow workers the Christ who desires to be in them, that I may always be charitable and forbearing towards all.
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Mass Times Daily Mass: 7:30 am 9:00 am First Friday: 7:30 pm Saturday: 8:00 am (Vigil) 5:00 pm (en español) 7:00 pm Sunday: 7:00 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 12:30 pm (Youth) 5:30 pm
To inquire about sacraments: Baptism, Marriage or Rites of Initiation of Adults, please call the Parish Center at (510) 741-4900. Information also at www.sjcpinole.org
Saint Joseph parish www.sjcpinole.org August 31, 2014
MASS WITH ANOINTING OF THE SICK Saturday, Sept. 6 at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph Church
Come and celebrate the Eucharist and receive the Sacramental Blessing. Those who are in need of spiritual, physical and emotional healing are especially encouraged to attend.
Church: 837 Tennent Avenue, Pinole CA 94564 School:1961 Plum St., Pinole CA 94564 (510) 724-0242, Fax 724-9886 Office: 2100 Pear St. Pinole CA 94564 (510) 741-4900, Fax (510) 724-9185 Hours: Mon. - Thur. 9:00 am - 7:30 pm, Fri. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Priests & Deacons
PASTOR Fr. John Direen
Parochial vicars Fr. Eddie Castañas Fr. Peter Son Vo
Deacon Dn. Les Miyashiro
Grant me to look upon work with the eyes of faith, so that I shall recognize in it my share in God’s own creative activity and Christ’s work of our redemption, and so take pride in it. When it is pleasant and productive, remind me to give thanks to God for it. And when it is burdensome, teach me to offer it to God, in reparation for my sins and the sins of the world. Amen.
Brian Moore, SJ, “Devotions to St . Joseph”, published by the Society of St. Paul
22ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Year A)
First Reading — The name of the LORD has become like fire
burning in Jeremiah’s heart. (Jeremiah 20:7‐9) Psalm — My soul is thirs ng for you, O Lord my God. (Psalm 63) Second Reading— Be transformed; renew your mind;
discern what is good. (Romans 12:1‐2) Gospel — Those who lose their lives for Jesus’ sake will find them. (Ma hew 16:21‐27)
The Parish Center offices will be CLOSED Monday, Sept. 1 in observance of Labor Day.
A P
T R O N Reconciliation
Saturday: 3:30-4:30 pm (English)
6:15- 6:45 pm (Spanish & English)
F O
W O
R K E R S
St. Joseph, by the work of your hands and the sweat of your brow, you supported Jesus and Mary, and had the Son of God as your fellow worker. Teach me to work as you did, with patience and perseverance, for God and for those who whom God has given me to support. Teach me to see in my fellow workers the Christ who desires to be in them, that I may always be charitable and forbearing towards all.
Reflections
WHAT
PROFIT?
Fr. John Direen Pastor
One of my religious superiors once said to me, “it does not matter so much what brought you here, what matters most is why you stay.” Do you ever feel duped? How about with regards to our Catholic Faith, did someone trick you into becoming Catholic, or baptize you before you were old enough to speak your first word, such as “no!” Were you talked into coming to church today? If so you are in good company. The Prophet Jeremiah in today’s first reading laments his condition as “an object of laughter” and a subject of “derision and reproach all the day” (Jer 20:7-8), suggesting that this was not how he was expecting to be treated as one of God’s chosen. The Prophet Jeremiah received his call to serve the Lord in a profound way at a very young age, and he responded with enthusiasm. He later discovered for himself the fate of most prophets. He was ridiculed, disgraced, thrown into jail, and ultimately martyred. It wasn’t until after his death that people began to realize he was speaking the truth, and they found hope in the testimony he delivered, especially in regard to the New Covenant about which he prophesied: “All, from the least to greatest, shall know me, says the Lord, for I will forgive their evildoing and remember their sin no more” (Jer 31:34). That is great for us, but what kept the Prophet Jeremiah going, why did he persevere in the Lord’s work, how was he able to continue his witness to those who did not understand the message God was speaking through him? We need to know, because now it is our turn to share in our Lord’s work as prophet. Our Lord fulfills the prophecy of Jeremiah, and increases our anticipation for salvation as we hear today from the gospel according to St. Matthew: “For the Son of Man will come with his angels in his Father’s glory, and then he will repay all according to his conduct” (Mt 16:27). Our Lord promises us future glory, but reminds us that the way to this glory is through the cross. Jesus willingly and lovingly suffered misunderstanding, persecution and crucifixion, which rewards the sacrifice of the Prophet Jeremiah, the apostles, and all saints, all who heed the call of our Lord: “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me” (Mt 16:24). The Word of God is Good News; it is a promise that fills us with hope and enthusiasm. According to the Prophet Jeremiah, “…it becomes like fire burning in my heart…I grow weary holding it in…” (Jer 20:9). St. Paul tells us in today’s second reading: “I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God…be transformed…that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect” (Rom 12:1-2). The Good News that comes to us from the Prophet Jeremiah, St. Paul, and St. Matthew, should fill us with enthusiasm and hope, all the while we struggle to embrace our cross and understand the way that leads to eternal life. The Word of God, the sacramental life of the Church, the teaching of the Church, the faithful who come to worship our Lord, all enable us to follow our Lord faithfully. We learn not only to embrace our cross, but how to help carry one another’s cross. Putting our Faith, in its entirety, into practice makes us true prophets in today’s world. We become witnesses that the Word of God is true. Others may not believe us right away, but they will eventually see that we put all our hope in the promise of our Lord Jesus Christ, especially in the way we forgive each other, support each other with our presence, prayers and resources, give up our lives in favor of all we are called to serve, from the child in the womb of its mother, to the elders, to all our brothers and sisters in every stage of life. Our sacrifice says it all, and our perseverance lets others know that it is worth it. Fr. John
Our Week at St. Joseph’s
Irma Aguirre-Florero, Caridad Alvarez, Lisa Amdahl, Julissa Ando, Charito Antaran, Rachel Austria, Victoria Barthell, Linda Bass, Elaine R. Baxter, Mike Becker, Isabel Benavidez, Bernabe R. Bernardo, Felisa R. Bernardo, Mariano Berona, Michael Betschart, Edward Borja Jr., Maria Brawand, John Byrne, Pablo Cabasa, Carlena Calderon, Veronica Cañas, Catalina Caoile, Lily L. Cardeñas, Karen Cartwright, David Castrillo, Juanita Castrillo, Karl Castrillo, Sharon Chilson, Kathy Cichon, Fr. Nady Corrales, Donna Cowen, Colleen Cronin, Rick & Rose Cuaresma, Jack Davis, Donna Day, Violet De Borja, Ester Dimalanta, Mary Louise Duhart, Hector & Leonila Duque, Hilario Duque, Leonardo Espino, Anita Ferrer, Wil Figueira, Gilbert Garcia, Jose M. Gonzalez, Rene Hagen, Buenaventura Hermosa, Bobby Hernandez, Ley & Tony Ibasco, Gordon Jee, Bill & Pamela Jones, James Jones, Carmen Kruger, Zoltan Kraynik, Joan Kunze, Darlene La Fountain, Ann Kamille Labay, Eva Lagasca, Cecelia Lasley, Leslie Lawless, Jessica Lawless, Christopher Longmire, Imelda F. Magat, Mario Maningas, Rose Mares, Constance Mayher, Anela Malani Medalle, Flocita Mendoza, Yolanda Monsano, Becky Montayre, Sean & RoseMary Moore; Cari Mora, Dino Mora, Olive Myers, Jasmine Naraja, James Nation, Mark Nelson, Francois Njike, Angelica Nodia, Enriqueta Nool, Monina Nuguid, Jose Oliquiano, Jaime Pacheco, Robert C. Pacificador, Lisa Paine, Christian G. Pascual, Joyce Peterson, Leticia F. Poblete, Dominic Prado, Gloria M. Purificacion, Grace Quiddaoean, Arlene Ramos, Josie U. Ramos, Marilou Reboli, Lyan I. Recacho, Agnes Reyes, Gaudencio G. Rivera, Nichey Isabel Rivera, Allan Roben, Gary Rondeau, Susan Rondeau, Josline Rubio, Dolores Salvatore, Carlina Santos, Rose Marie Shramick, Victor Scolari, Gloria Sendaydiego, Eller Sunga, Hortense Swing, Peter & May Tam, Fe A. Tamparong, Joaquina P. Tapayan, Jeffrey Tayag, Jesus Tayag, Sandy Thompson, Fr. Jimmy Thottapally, Cesar R. Tolentino, Flor Tolentino, Liviu Tomutsa, Keytoen Townsend, Abraham Trinidad, B. Jay Trinidad, Bernard Trinidad, Buenaventura Ugarte, Gerry Ursua, Alma N. Valeros, Javier Van Cleave, Mary Vanderzwan, Adrian Verhoek, Rosie Vidal, Jaime C. Villacorte, Vincetta Ward, Julie Wee, Pam White, Rick Young, Brittany Ziegler, & Jerry Zivney.
Pray for Our Sick Relatives & Friends
Thursday, September 4
9:45 am - Church Divine Mercy
7:30 pm - Church Exposition, Adoration
& Benediction
September 5 First Friday Mass 7:30 pm - Church
Followed by: Alliance of Two Hearts
and Eucharistic Adoration
(until midnight)
PARISH CALENDAR Saturday, August 30 8:00 pm Convivio despues de misa - PH Sunday, August 31 7:00 am Hospitality-Parish Council - PH 8:00 am 7:00 AM Choir Cantors Rehearsal - PC 10:30 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word - PH 10:30 am 12:30 PM Choir Rehearsal - PC Monday, Sept. 1, Labor Day: Office Closed 7:30 pm Asociación Guadalupana Rosario - PC Tuesday, September 2 6:00 pm Stewardship Meeting - PC 7:30 pm Cursillo Men’s Reunion - PC 7:30 pm Ultreya - PC Wednesday, September 3 9:30 am Our Mother of Perpetual Help - CH 11:00 am Charismatic Prayer Group - PC 6:00 pm Chamber Choir - CH 6:30 pm Oktoberfest Meeting - PC 7:00 pm Boy Scout Troop 81 - PH 7:30 pm Asociación Guadalupana Prayer Group- PC Thursday, September 4 9:45 am Divine Mercy - CH 11:00 am Mass followed by SJ Seniors Picnic - CH then Fernandez Park 5:30 pm Children’s Choir Practice - PC 7:00 pm Knights of Columbus Third Degree - PH 7:00 pm 8:30 & 10:30 AM Choirs Practice - PC 7:00 pm 7:00 AM Choir Practice - PC 7:30 pm Holy Hour - CH 7:30 pm Family Choir Practice - PC Friday, September 5 9:45 am Friday AM Adoration - CH 7:30 pm Mass followed by Alliance/Two Hearts - CH 7:30 pm Spanish Choir Practice - PC Saturday, September 6 8:45 am Our Lady of Fatima 1st Sat. Devotion - CH 10:00 am Anointing of the Sick Mass - CH 10:00 am Combined Music Ministry Rehearsal- PC 4:00 pm 5:00 PM Choir Practice - PC 8:00 pm Convivio despues de misa - PH Sunday, September 7 7:00 am Hospitality-Knights of Columbus - PH 8:00 am 7:00 AM Choir Cantors Rehearsal - PC 9:00 am RCIA - PC 10:30 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word - PH 3:00 pm Boy Scouts Religious Award - PC
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, August 30 B.V.M. 5:00 pm Luis & Jenny Pincolotti (Anniversary) 7:00 pm Mercedes Reyes (For Good Health) Sunday, Aug. 31 7:00 am Priscilla Carrera † 8:30 am Bill & Carmelita Lynch (Anniversary) 10:30 am Josef & Erin Munoz (Anniversary) 12:30 pm Parishioners of St. Joseph 5:30 pm Esperanza Labaniego † Monday, September 1 7:30 am Ana C. Davi † 9:00 am Lily Estepa † Tuesday, Sept. 2 7:30 am Anthony Nghia & Maria Ban † 9:00 am Simplicia M. Bitas Wednesday, Sept. 3 St. Gregory the Great 7:30 am All Souls in Purgatory 9:00 am Clem Escopete † Thursday, Sept. 4 7:30 am Angelita Asuncion † 9:00 am Tchan Family, Living & Deceased Friday, Sept. 5 Blessed Theresa of Calcutta 7:30 am Robert H. Wright † 9:00 am Robby Macam & Nick Sarmiento† 7:30 pm Bernard Damele † Saturday, Sept. 6 B.V.M. 8:00 am Jackson & Jacob Lacap (Birthday) 5:00 pm Edna & Kirsten Suguitan (Birthday) 7:00 pm Pedro Nel Sinisterra † Sunday, Sept. 7 7:00 am Roberto & Julia Villeda (Anniversary) 8:30 am Consuelo & Artemio Madamba † 10:30 am Nasaria Abreu † 12:30 pm Deceased of the Fahey Family † 5:30 pm Parishioners of St. Joseph
Please Pray for Our Loved Ones Overseas in the Military, and Their Families: Darryl Jason Garcia, Army; Christine Massey, Army; Rebecca Sabatini, National Guard; and Carlo Spampinato, Marines.
Youth Formation & Ministry News Religious Formation YOUTH, GRADES 7 TO 12
The first class for new and returning students, grades 7 to 12, start Wednesday, September 10 to Monday, Sept. 15. MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY FAITH FORMATION, GRADES 7 & 8: Registration forms are available at the Parish Center and on the parish website. For grades 7-8, we offer faith formation class on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm. Students should be enrolled in faith formation every year, especially after they receive First Communion.
The first Middle School Ministry class is a MANDATORY Student-Parent Meeting on Wednesday, September 10 at 6:30 pm in the Gym.
SACRAMENT PREPARATION: Those in grades 7 to 12 must participate in two consecutive years of faith formation before receiving sacraments. Students who begin faith formation in the fall of 2014 will be eligible to be in Sac Prep class their second year and receive First Communion in the spring of 2016. The Sac Prep YM class is only for students in Middle School Ministry or the two year Confirmation Preparation program. It meets February to May, twice a month on Monday evenings.
YOUTH MINISTRY/CONFIRMATION, GRADES 9 TO 12: Registration forms are available at the Parish Center and on the parish website. The Youth Ministry class is for teens grades 9 to 12 to begin the first year of the two year Confirmation Preparation Program. We meet as a class on Mondays at 6:30 pm. Students who begin Youth Ministry in the fall of 2014 will be eligible to receive Confirmation in the spring of 2016. If you have questions, please contact our Youth Ministry Director, Teena Posas at 741-4900 ext. 210.
The first Youth Ministry class is a MANDATORY Student-Parent Meeting on Monday, September 15 at 6:30 pm in the Gym.
ST. JOSEPH CONFIRMATION 2014-2015: If you have already had one year of high school parish youth ministry, and would like to enroll in the Confirmation program, please contact our Youth Ministry Director, Teena Posas at 741-4900 ext. 210.
The first class is a MANDATORY Student-Parent Meeting, on Sunday, September 14 at 3:00 pm in the Gym, with Youth Mass to follow. Please bring the completed Youth Rally permission slip that we sent in the mail to you, to this class .
ADULT AND YOUTH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: If you would like to join our team of volunteers for Middle School Ministry, please contact Teena Posas at 741-4900 ext. 210. Classes are on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:45 pm in the Gym. Adult volunteers assist in making sure class runs smoothly. Youth volunteers help with small group activities, textbook work and community building tasks. The online diocesan Safe Environment for Children training must be fulfilled.
FAITH FORMATION, GRADES 1 TO 6 There will be a teacher and assistant blessing at all the
Masses next Sunday, September 7. Faith Formation classes grades 1-6 start on Tuesday,
September 9 and Wednesday, September 10. The First class is a mandatory Parent & Student meeting.
REMINDER: We will be taking registrations through Tuesday, September 30.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD Please join us most Sundays at 10:30 am Mass.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Classes will start next Sunday, September 7 at 10:00
am in the Parish Center. We will accept registrations through Sunday, September 21.
El Instituto Catequético Serra Para Catequistas · Maestros de Escuela Católica · Padres de Familia
El mundo tiene preguntas ¿le puedo ofrecer las respuestas que Cristo nos brinda?
En el Instituto Serra: Serás capacitado para transformar e inspirar a otros Obtendrás las respuestas a las preguntas difíciles de nuestra fe Crecerás en tu fe, desarrollarás técnicas para compartirla,
y conocerás a otros que buscan hacer lo mismo
Fecha límite de inscripción:
10 de Octubre del 2014
Para más información e inscripciones, visite nuestro sitio web: http://www.oakdiocese.org/sci-esp Si necesita ayuda, favor de comunicarse con Sandra Martinez, 510-267-8371.
Clases se reúnen una vez al mes los sábados de las 9 am - 3:30 pm. Primera clase: Oct. 25, 2014 Dirección: San Francisco de Asís 860 Oak Grove Road Concord, CA 94518
Costo $195 Cupo limitado. Se recomienda que se registre pronto. Hay becas disponibles.
Welcome to the Spanish Music Ministry of St. Cornelius in Richmond who will be offering music for the 12:30 pm liturgy this Sunday. Their director is Miguel Villalobos.
Invites you to their LIVE Pledge Drive, Sept. 8 - 11: Call in and you will receive a free gift.
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Ministry Programs and Events
SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING All of the parishes in the diocese are on a three year cycle for Safe Environment training. The three-year cycle for St. Joseph’s certification is ending this year. ALL parish ministry volunteers and staff are required to renew their certifications by October 31 to continue their ministries. Please make time to attend one of the free training sessions and be on time as late comers will not be admitted. Due to the nature of the training, no one under 18 is permitted, please leave children at home.
• Saturday, September 13 at 9:30 am in Church
• Thursday, September 18 at 7:00 pm in School Gym
For training in Spanish, please call the Parish Center.
Online training is also available at www.shieldthevulnerable.org. Print the certificate and bring it to the Parish Center with $8. Please contact the Parish Center with any questions.
ST. JOSEPH SENIORS September--Picnic in Fernandez Park On Thursday, September 4 we will have our annual Picnic in Fernandez Park that will follow after our 11:00 am Mass in the Church. Please bring a pot luck dish to share. It’s always fun eating outdoors with the fresh air & sunshine. All are welcome.
October-- Sonoma Plaza & Jack London State Historic Site On Thursday, October 9 we’ll have a bus ride to the Sonoma Plaza and to the Jack London State Historic Site. We will board the bus in St. Joseph's parking lot at 8:30 am, depart at 8:45 and return at 3:45 pm. In Sonoma, there will be time to browse the shops on the Plaza, visit the Sonoma Mission, and pick up lunch at the Sonoma Cheese Factory. At the Jack London State Historic Site, we’ll picnic on the terrace of Jack London’s cottage and have a docent-led tour of the home & grounds. $28 covers the bus and the London Historic Site. Sign up at the Parish Center. This will be a really fun trip, don’t miss it. All are welcome.
BIBLE STUDY Beginning October 8 classes will meet each Wednesday at 10:30 am in the Parish Hall and will repeat at 7:30 pm in the Parish Center. The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation will be the study used this upcoming year. The registration fee of $45 covers all materials needed for 24 sessions; a limited number of scholarships will be available if needed. To register, please stop by the Parish Center during office hours. For more information call 741-4900.
SAN LORENZO RUIZ NOVENA Beginning September 19 on through the 27th, which lead up to the saint’s feast on Sept. 28, a Novena will be held following the 9:00 am Masses. The San Lorenzo Ruiz Society invites you to join in the prayers and please watch for details of the feast day celebration in upcoming bulletins.
BEREAVEMENT & CARING MINISTRY Do you need emotional or spiritual support?
Then you would want to contact us!! We are the newly formed
B & C (Bereavement/Caring) Ministry. If you need a shoulder to lean on or a listening ear, with
a private appointment in a safe and confidential environment, then please call : Suzanne - 510-384-1398, or
Dorie - 510-799-6137, or Rose - 510-778.4129
For those who are interested in getting involved with this ministry; there is a 3-day training by Fr. Padraig Greene, at:
St. John Vianney Church, Mullen Commons 1650 Ygnacio Valley Rd. in Walnut Creek
Thursday, Sept. 4 & Friday, Sept. 5, from 7:00 - 9:30 pm and Saturday, Sept. 6, from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
IMPORTANT: Please contact Suzanne at 510-384-1398. You will need to fill out a questionnaire prior to the training.
LAS CASAS English as a Second Language
Seeking volunteer teachers and assistants for an adult ESL program, classes start September 2, 2014. Located in the Fruitvale district of Oakland, Fall classes run from September to December. Meetings are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 7 - 8:30 pm at St. Elizabeth High School. We are looking for a commitment of at least one evening a week. We serve a population of primarily low-income Latinos - but Spanish is not required. Our adult students are eager, engaged and hard-working, a delight to teach! However, we turn students away almost nightly and have a long waitlist - more teachers would help us to serve more students! For more information, please contact Phyliss Martinez at 842-3070 or [email protected].
PANCAKE BREAKFAST Sunday, September 7 after the 8:30 and 10:30 am Masses The Knights of Columbus would like to welcome everyone back from their summer adventures and what better way to share than to come to our Pancake Breakfast next Sunday. We will have our great Pancakes, French Toast, sausage, Tater Tots and Fruit Cup. Top it all off with coffee or juice and a pastry. Help support seminarians and share some time with your community. See you there.
Faithful Stewardship
Thank you for your generous contributions.
In today’s second reading, St. Paul exhorts the Romans to total stewardship. Brothers and sisters, he urges, “. . . offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God.” Sunday, August 24 Plate/Mailed-in: $14,348.29 EFT: $932.50 Total: $15,280.79
The collection total in last Sunday’s bulletin included the one taken on the Feast of the Assumption, August 15.
SVDP BUNDLE SUNDAY The St. Vincent de Paul ministry will hold its annual Bundle Sunday next weekend, September 6 & 7. We welcome all gently used clothing items. They will be collected before and after the Saturday 5:00 pm Mass as well as the Sunday masses. Look for the SVDP trailer to drop off your items.
Oktoberfest News DATES TO REMEMBER
St. Joseph Raffle drawings begin on September 7, so get your tickets now.
Oktoberfest Pasta Dinner takes place in the School Gym on Saturday, September 27.
The October 5 Walk-Run sign up sheets are available at the Parish Center and on the bulletin boards in the vestibule and at St. Joseph School.
Oktoberfest T-Shirts will be on sale soon. We will keep you informed.
BEER, WINE & SODA BOOTHS The Beer and Wine Booth is chaired by Tony Marquez and his volunteers who are members of the Knights of Columbus. Right next door is the Soda Booth, chaired by Tony's wife Shelly. Shelly, a member of St. Joseph Parish for the past 42 years, draws from her family for her volunteers. The Oktoberfest is really a family affair for them and we all hope that this is a tradition that continues for years to come. Shelly’s dad, Tony Steffinich, is pretty much all over the place helping to prepare for and then set up Oktoberfest. Her mom, Cindy, can be found volunteering in the booth most of the weekend. Shelly and Tony are two happy folks who make a visit to their booths a real pleasure. Come by and say hello.
2015 MASS OFFERINGS The book for offering Masses over the upcoming year
will be opened this Tuesday, September 2 Because of the great demand at St. Joseph Parish, we must limit the number of intentions for any one requestor to four Masses in a six-month period. Please direct any inquiries to the Parish Center.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST The Boy Scouts and their leader, Rich Kral, have been providing this delicious Oktoberfest Breakfast for the past twenty years. If you arise early on Sunday, October 5 and want to have a delicious meal, St. Joseph School Gym is the place to be. Served from 8:00 until 10:30 am, this Oktoberfest tradition is a great way to start your day. The menu this year is as follows: scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, peaches; and your choice of the following drinks: coffee, tea, orange juice, hot chocolate and milk. Adult tickets are $7.00; children, eleven or younger, are $4.00. Rich explains the reason that he and his Scouts enjoy hosting the breakfast is they love seeing the community come together during this special weekend. "Church, School, Family and Community Unity" has always been the Oktoberfest motto.
THANK YOU MESSAGE FOR MISSION COOP DearFr.JohnandSt.JosephParishCommunity,
Iwritetoexpressmymostheartfeltgratitudeforthegracious welcome you accorded Fr. Julius at your lovelyparish.Hewastouchedbyyourgenerosityandhospitality.Youmadehimfeelverymuchathome,andwearedeeplygrateful.
TheprayersandgenerouscontributionsofyourfaithcommunitywillgoalongwayinhelpingustoprovidethemostdisadvantagedUgandanchildren—theorphansunderourcarewithahome,dedicatedreligiousandprofessionalstaff,nourishingfood,adequateclothing,medicalattention,as well as suitable education. Most importantly, yourdonation will signi icantly help us realize our dream ofproviding these “little ones” of God with a good moralatmosphere,wheretheiremotionalandspiritualneedscanbemet;andwheretheyaregivenadigni iedandbrighterfuture—a future they can in turn offer to their ownchildren.
Thank you Fr. John. Our children thank you so verymuch. MayourwonderfulLordabundantlyblessyouandyourparish family thatsogenerouslygave inprayer, loveand inancialsupport.
