St Joseph Parish Parish Office: 920-869-2244 145 St. Joseph Dr. www.stjosephoneida.org Oneida, WI 54155

Mission Statement

Empowered by the Holy Spirit to deepen our faith, through the joyful celebration of the sacraments, lifelong faith

formation, generous sharing of our time, talent and treasure in service to one another and the larger community.

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 10, 2017

“Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20

Pastoral Team

Administrator: Fr. John Chrysostom Katamba

Office Hours: Tue. – Thur.

920-530-6226 (cell) email: jckatamba@yahoo.co.uk

Deacon: Jim Heider

920-360-8950(cell) email: jpheider@att.net

Secretary/Mass Intentions: Brenda Rybicki-Smith

920-869-2244 920-819-6211 (cell) email: parishsecsjic@gmail.com Mass Intentions need to be paid within a week of making it.

Faith Formation Coordinator: Mary Van Schyndel

920-869-2244 ext. 104

email: mvanreoffice@aol.com

Faith Formation Admin Assistant: Carrie Smits 920-869-2244 ext. 105 920-428-8879 (cell)

email: parishffcarrie@gmail.com

Music Coordinator: Mary Slavek 920-432-3411 email: maryslavek@yahoo.com

Prayer Network: Marge Doxtator 920-869-5014 Nancy Sobieck 920-494-1571

Sacrament of Penance (Confession) Saturday: 3:15 pm – 3:45 pm Anytime by appointment, call 869-2244

Homebound, Nursing Home or Hospitalized: Please let us know when a loved one would like a visit or the weekly bulletin. Please call the parish office at 920-869-2244.

For all the following: Baptism (classes required)

Change of Address or Phone

Funerals

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

Marriage (call 8 months in advance) Please call the parish office, Monday thru Thursday between 9 am & 1 pm, at 869-2244 for assistance.

“Church”

The Jews were

gathered together by

God to form a

worshiping and

believing community

(Hebrew, Qahal

Yahweh). Christians

were also called to be

the people of God, the

Church. Matthew is

the only evangelist to

use the Greek term

ecclesia, meaning "church" in his gospel (Mt 16:18; 18:17).

In the first instance, the word referred to how the church

should correct sinners in the community. Jesus wanted the

future leaders of the church to learn how to deal with these

persistent sinners. If a Christian attempted to correct another

member of the community who had sinned against him, and

that person remained unrepentant, additional members of the

community were to be brought in to settle the matter. If the

person continued to be obstinate, the case should be referred

to the whole "church." This divine authority to "loose and

bind" had been assigned to Peter (Mt.16:19; 1 Cor. 5:9-13),

and was now given to the church. The church should never

see people as hopeless sinners, but always treat those who

had fallen with kindness and love as Jesus did. Christ is

eternally present in the Christian community in which the

power of united prayer is effective.

Fr. John C Katamba

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Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Thursday, September 24th

During the fourth century, the Church

was relatively free from persecution

since Constantine's Edict of Milan

(313 AD) declared Christianity a

tolerated religion. The custom of

making the sign of the cross on one's

forehead was widespread fairly early.

Tertullian wrote about 204 AD: "At

every forward step and movement, at every going in and

out, when we put on our clothes and shoes, when we bathe,

when we sit at table, when we light the lamps, in all the

ordinary actions of daily life, we trace upon the forehead the

sign." St. Helena, mother of the Emperor Constantine, was a

Christian. She was obsessed with a desire to find the cross

on which Christ had been crucified. In this quest, she

allegedly identified and excavated almost every significant

site pertaining to the Gospel stories. According to legend,

Helena discovered the True Cross while on a pilgrimage to

the Holy Land in 326.

Memorial of our Lady of Sorrows

Friday, September 15th

The feast of Our Lady of

Sorrows was originally

granted to the Order of

the Servants of Mary in

1667. It was introduced

into the Roman calendar

in 1814 and assigned to

the third Sunday in

September. In 1913 the

date of the feast was

assigned to September

15.

Chaplet of the seven sorrows of Mary pray one Hail Mary

while meditating on each of the Seven.

Sorrows of Mary: 1. The prophecy of Simeon.

2. The flight into Egypt.

3. The loss of the Child Jesus in the Temple.

4. Mary meeting Jesus carrying His Cross.

5. The Crucifixion.

6. Mary receiving the Body of Jesus from the Cross.

7. The Body of Jesus being placed in the tomb.

Then pray three Hail Mary's in remembrance of the tears

Mary shed because of the suffering of Her Divine Son.

Concluding prayers: Pray for us, O Most Sorrowful

Virgin, that we may be made worthy of the promises of

Christ Lord Jesus, we now implore, both for the present and

for the hour of our death, the intercession of the Most

Blessed Virgin Mary, Your Mother, whose Holy Soul was

pierced during Your Passion by a sword of grief. Grant us

this favor, O Savior of the world, who lives and reigns with

the Father and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen

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Collection to Benefit Hurricane Harvey

Our prayers go out to all those who experienced the fury of

Hurricane Harvey. As residents begin to rebuild & healing

following the storm, Bishop Ricken is asking parishes to

conduct a collection to assist victims and Dioceses affected

by Hurricane Harvey. The funds collected will be used to

support the efforts of Catholic Charities USA, as they and

their member agencies respond emergency needs for water,

food, shelter and medical care as well as to the long term

needs to rebuild and recover. Make checks payable to your

parish.

Parishioners may also make their donation through Catholic

Charities USA at www.catholiccharitiesusa.org

Faith Formation

Living as Missionary Disciples

This year’s theme for Faith Formation is “Living as

Missionary Disciples.” But just what does it mean to be

a missionary disciple?

In Baptism, we (or our parents) are invited to state just

what it is that we are asking of the Church. When we

ask for Baptism, we are asking to become disciples of

Jesus Christ.

Perhaps you’ve not thought of yourself as a disciple of

Christ but only as a member of his Church. One can be

a member of the Church without living a life of

discipleship. To be a disciple of Jesus is to choose an

alternate way of living—one in which God reigns. It is

a life marked by selfless love. It is a life marked by joy

and hope—a confidence that, in God, all shall be well.

For many Catholics, discipleship is a relatively new

concept. Today, more than ever, Catholics are being

challenged to change our thinking about discipleship

and to realize that each of us—by virtue of our

Baptism—is called to enter intentionally into

discipleship with Jesus Christ. We are then called to

communicate this living relationship to others.

So what can you do to deepen your own intentionality

as a disciple of Jesus?

Recognize and accept the fact that you cannot sustain

yourself when it comes to spiritual fulfillment.

Embrace the fact that only God can sustain you and

that he offers his intervention through Jesus Christ, his

Son.

Let go of those things in which, until now, you have

been seeking fulfillment.

Respond each and every day to Jesus’ invitation to

follow him.

Strive to get to know Jesus through reading the Gospels

and inspirational literature, regular prayer, receiving

the Eucharist, and serving the needs of others. Share

the joy of the Gospel with others.

Blessings+

Mary Van Schyndel

Weekly Mass Schedule

9-9 (Sat) 4:00 pm – Mass for Shirley Goral Faith Formation Registration after Mass Baptism of Charles VanSchyndel 9-10 (Sun) 10:00 am – Mass for Anne Marie & Floyd Rathburn Faith Formation Registration after Mass

9-12 (Tue) 6:00 pm – “Know Your Faith” Introduction 9-13 (Wed) 10:00 am – Staff Meeting

9-14 (Thurs) 8:00 am – Rosary 8:20 am – Mass for Members of St. Joseph 7:00 pm – KC’s Meeting 9-15 (Fri) 8:00 am – Rosary 8:20 am – Mass for Kay Goebel 9-16 (Sat) 4:00 pm – Mass for Jean Van Den Eng 9-10 (Sun) 10:00 am – Mass for Bill & Carol Vandehei Donuts & Coffee after mass ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

ST. JOSEPH UPCOMING EVENTS

Sept 20 (Wed) 6:00 pm – Faith Formation (Parents & children)

Sep 21 (Thurs) Adoration after mass 6:30 pm – Adoration & Benediction Sept 27 (Wed) 6:00 pm – Faith Formation Sept 28 (Thurs) 6:00 pm – Finance Council Meeting 7:00 pm – Parish Council Meeting Sept 30 (Sat) Bake Sale after Mass Oct 1 (Sun) Polka Mass with Bake Sale & Booyah Sale Oct 4 (Wed) 6:00 pm – Faith Formation Oct 5 (Thurs) Adoration after mass 6:30 pm – Monthly Holy Hour, Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Saturday, September 16, 2017 Mass @ 4:00 pm

Sacristan: Don & Florence Banaszak Hospitality/Ushers: Dawn Kulman, Mary Hackel, Jean Johnson & Wayne Naparalla Lector: Florence Banaszak Musician: Sue Peterson Cantor: Marge Doxtator Bread: Dcn. Everett Doxtator Cups: Don Banaszak & Dorothy Fisher (CO) Joni Ecke & Gladys Humecki (CL Servers: Owen, Asher & Jack Kulman ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Sunday, September 17, 2017 Mass @ 10:00 am

Sacristan: Kolleen Rathburn Hospitality/Ushers: Robert Krause, Carol Van De Yacht, Alan & Marlene Kocken Lector: Karen Krause Musician: Mary Slavek Cantor: Choir Bread: Dcn. Everett Doxtator Cups: Sue Lindberg & Kolleen Rathburn (CO) Sandy King & Carol Vissers (CL) Servers: Allie Bloedorn, Brady & Logan Krause

POPE FRANCIS & BISHOP RICKEN Monthly Prayer Intentions – September

Pope Francis (Parishes): That our parishes, animated

by a missionary spirit, may be places where faith is

communicated and charity is seen.

Bishop Ricken (Farmers): That local farmer’s may be

blessed with an abundant crop that will continue to

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Cleaning Team #5 ~ 10/3/17

If you cannot clean on your week, please call a sub or

Florence Banaszak at 869-7768.

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Would you like to teach?

We are looking for a grade 6 catechist to add to our group.

In grade 6 we explore the Old and New Testaments. There

are a dozen or so videos that enhance the lessons. Please

spend some time in prayer and consider this very rewarding

Living as a Missionary Disciple! Contact the Faith

Formation Office if you are interested, or if you think of

someone you think would be a great addition to our

program, and I will call and invite them! One other area the

program needs help with is the prayers the children learn for

their grade level. You do not need to be here every week for

this. Call the Faith Formation Office and I can give you

more information. Lastly, please keep us in your daily

prayers. Great things happen when we pray for one another!

~Mary VanSchyndel ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Parish Directory All St. Joseph parishioners please watch for up-coming

information & announcements regarding our new parish

directory. Hopefully all parishioners will be included in the

directory with their name, contact information and family

picture. The cooperation of all will be needed for a

complete and current directory. There will be hosts in the

vestibule registering families for their professional

photographs beginning on Sept. 9-10 before and after

masses. Please be alert to posters, bulletin announcements,

and phone calls with information about our new St. Joseph's

Directory Booklet. We need the cooperation of everyone in

the parish for a successful 2018 directory..

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Project Elizabeth Dinner Young, single, college-aged or older Catholic

women are invited to Project Elizabeth Dinners

with Bishop David Ricken and women religious

from our Diocese. These young women open to Religious life

will be invited to ask questions, explore some Church

teachings, and converse with Sisters. The evening includes

Mass, a meal, prayer, and a discussion about the vocation to

Religious life at Chancery (GB Diocese), 1825 Riverside Dr,

Green Bay WI on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.

To register, contact Sr. Louise Hembrecht, OSF,

Representative for Religious, by September 14, 2017,

at slouise@fscc-calledtobe.org

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St Andrew Dinner Young, single, Catholic men, high school-

aged or older, are invited to St. Andrew

Dinners with Bishop David Ricken and priests

from our area. The evening includes Mass, a meal and, after

the meal, a discussion about the vocation to the priesthood

at St. Joseph Chapel (GB Diocese), 1825 Riverside Dr,

Green Bay, WI on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 | 5:30

p.m. Mass . To register, contact your parish priest, or Fr.

Daniel Schuster, Vocation Director, at (920) 272-8293 or e-

mail vocations@gbdioc.org

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The Sole Singers

The Sole Singers, a youth group that performed concerts

and recorded albums from 1967 to 1983, will come together

to celebrate their 50th reunion on Sunday September 24

th at

Riverview Gardens in Appleton. (1101 S. Oneida Street;

Appleton, WI)

The event will kick off with a Mass at 11:00AM that will be

celebrated by Father Tom Downs, the founding director. A

short concert performance will follow immediately after the

Mass; followed by lunch being prepared by Stone Arch

Brew House. The lunch will be $10.00 per person.

For more details, email Steve Kuper

at steve@ilstrategies.com or call at 920-993-4405.

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"40 Days For Life"

Our Pro-Life Campaign begins on Sept. 27th and ends

on Nov. 5th this Fall. Because our St. Joe's Pro-Life team

walks and prays on Monday from 10am--12noon, our first

session begins on Monday, Oct. 2nd, and continues for 5

Mondays, ending with Oct. 30th. PLEASE join our team

for whatever time you can. We need people to commit

themselves to God-Given Life--to stand up and be seen

promoting LIFE! Walk and Pray that all babies will be

allowed to live. Please call St. Joe's Parish office @ 869-

2244 or Florence @ 869-7768. We await your response and

participation. Thank You!

The September Bulletin is sponsored by Kay LaCount in memory of Wayne LaCount