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.– Fri. 8:00 am, Sat 9:00 am. Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Saint Joseph Catholic Church

830 Poplar Street Macon, Ga. 31201 478-745-1631 church@st-joseph.cc January 28, 2018

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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

Pastoral Council President: K a thr y n McCa nnon

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

deacondon@st-joseph.cc.

Religious Education:

Sunday 11:00 am - 12 Noon, Mid-August - May.

Bookstore/Gift Shop: 478-743-9224

Tues - Sat: 2:30 - 4:30 pm & 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

Maximilian Kolbe Center For Life - 478-257-4425

Daybreak - 478-216-9119

Dear Parishioners,

This week we celebrate Catholic Schools Week and are thankful for the blessing that we have in St.

Joseph Catholic School and Mount de Sales Academy. There will be a school open house today

(Sunday, January 28th) from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm if you would like to visit and take a tour of our

school. We still have openings for next year’s school year, so feel free to stop by for a visit.

This year, the Distinguished Alumni Award recipient is Pauline O’Mahony and we are grateful to her

for all she has done for our community and for our school. Congratulations Pauline!

This week we welcome a seminarian to our parish who will be staying with us for the upcoming

months while getting some on-the-job training. Solomon Kaanan has been studying to be a priest for

the Diocese of Savannah and has been studying at St. Vincent de Paul Seminary in Boynton Beach,

Florida. His anticipated ordination is planned to take place in 2020. If you see Solomon around the

parish, feel free to welcome him and pray for him on his journey. As Jesus said, “The harvest is great

and the laborers are few. Therefore, ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His

harvest.”

Thank you and have a blessed week.

In Christ,

Fr. Winchel

Sanctuary Candle In Memory of:

Gail Marshall

Altar Flowers

Flowers on the altar today are in memory of:

Hugh Coleman

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Weekly Schedule: SUNDAY, January 28, 2018 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Deuteronomy 18:15-20; 1 Corinthians 7:32-35; Mark 1:21-28 7:45AM: Jim Bothe † 9:30AM: For the People 11:00AM: PREP (SJS) 11:30AM: Canticum Novum Rehearsal (LOFT) 12:10PM: Latin Mass - Mary Durbin † 3:00PM: Q & A End of Life Medical Issues (SH) 5:00PM: Teresa and Gaetano Conte † 6:10PM: Youth Meeting (GYM) MONDAY, January 29, 2018

2 Samuel 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Mark 5:1-20 8:00AM: Ted Wach † 5:00PM: Miraculous Medal Novena (CH) TUESDAY, January 30, 2018

2 Samuel 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30—19:3; Mark 5:21-43 8:00AM: Patti Able 10:00AM: Adult Bible Study (KOLBE) WEDNESDAY, January 31, 2018 St. John Bosco, Priest

2 Samuel 24:2, 9-17; Mark 6:1-6 8:00AM: Augustine Okeke † 6:45 PM: Dinner and Doctrine (SH) 7:15PM: RCIA (CTR) 7:15PM: St. Joseph Choir Rehearsal (LOFT) THURSDAY, February 1, 2018

1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12; Mark 6:7-13 8:00AM: Fr. Vernon Knight 10:00AM: Catholic Schools Week Mass - Joe Day † FRIDAY, February 2, 2018 Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

Malachi 3:1-4; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40 8:00AM: Hugh Coleman † 10:00AM: SJS Mass - Cindie Ortiz † SATURDAY, February 3, 2018 St. Blaise, Bishop and Martyr

Romans 5:1-5; Mark 16:15-20 9:00AM: Matthew Pritchard 10:30AM: Altar Server Training (CH) 3:15PM: Confession (CH) 4:30PM: John Kochanek † SUNDAY, February 4, 2018 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Job 7:1-4, 6-7; 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23; Mark 1:29-39 7:45AM: Dr. James Bolan † 8:45AM: First Sunday Fellowship (SH) 9:30AM: Patrick Cochran † 10:45AM: First Sunday Fellowship (SH) 11:00AM: PREP (SJS) 11:30AM: Canticum Novum Rehearsal (LOFT) 12:10PM: Johnny J. Deep † 5:00PM: For the People No Youth Meeting 6:20PM: Theology on Tap (Just Tap’d)

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 REC: Rectory

FAM-O: FAM Orange St. GYM: School Gym KCH: Knights of Colum bus Hall KOLBE: Kolbe Center

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Catholic Medical Association The Catholic Medical Association St. Kolbe Guild and the Kol-

be Center are presenting a talk entitled “End of Life Medical

Issues: A Catholic Perspective.” This brief talk will be in the

St. Joseph Social Hall today January 28, 2018 at 3:00

PM. The presentation will discuss issues of planning, decision

making, advanced directives and other topics that confront

individuals and families during emotionally difficult

times. Light refreshments will be served. All are invited. If

you have questions contact Ann Beall at The Kolbe Center

ann@kolbecentermacon.org or 478-257-4425.

AED Machines And Medical Pagers

There are two AED machines located in different areas of the

church. One is in the back of the church near the elevator on

the wall over the water fountain; the other one is located in the

Social Hall just inside the double doors near the kitchen.

Our ushers are in need of volunteers to assist in an emergency

should the need arise during Mass. Volunteers are needed to

be in possession of our medical pagers during Mass. If you are

in the medical profession and would like to volunteer for this

important service, please see one of the ushers upon arrival at

the Mass you normally attend. We appreciate your assistance.

Lent 2018 We have some very eye-catching dates coming up in our

Church calendar. Ash Wednesday is February 14, and Easter is

April 1. Maybe this is the year to fall in love with Jesus in the

Eucharist, and the year to really become “fools” for Jesus. The

Diocese of Savannah is asking parishes to participate in a

program called Living the Eucharist. It is a time when small

groups meet for Bible study and discussion to further our

understanding of the Mass. It is for adults, youth, and families

---truly a program for everyone. Sign up to participate in six

small group meetings. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity

for growing in your faith!

Confirmandi Meeting Today, January 28th, there is a meeting for the Confirmandi

at 6:30 in the church. Parents and sponsors are encouraged to

attend.

Sunday Envelope System As parishioners we encourage the use of the envelope system

or online giving for your offertory. Since many of you have

taken advantage of the Online Giving option in lieu of using

the envelopes you may want to consider discontinu-

ing receiving them in the mail. If so, please call Cindy in the

parish office at 478-745-1631.

Saint Joseph’s Catholic School

Activities Here and Around St. Joseph’s

Since 1872 St Joseph’s Catholic School

905 High Street.

Located in Historic Downtown Macon

(478) 742-0636 . www.sjsmacon.org

Academic Enrichment

Fine Arts and Technology

PE and Foreign Language

Welcoming Families of all Faiths 3K-6th

Accredited by AdvancED

Specialized Tutoring

Before and After Care

Extracurricular Activities

OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, January 28

Drop In Noon-2:30 p.m.

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Catholic Medical Association

Stewardship Dinner

Saturday, February 24 @ 6:30PM

Catholic Pastoral Center Boland Hall

2170 E. Victory Drive

Savannah, Georgia 31404 Physicians and all health care workers: The Catholic Medical

Association will host a guest speaker at the Catholic Pastoral

Center in Savannah. Dr. Kathleen Raviele will be speaking on

the history of the Catholic Medical Association. Dr. Raviele is a

physician in Atlanta and served as the president of the nation-

al CMA organization in 2007-2008. Dinner will be provided.

Health care workers and supporters are welcome to attend

this talk and meeting to discuss formation of a CMA guild in

Savannah. For further information, contact Richard Rowe

at rarowe@mac.com

Around the Deanery and the Diocese

Clean Cupboards / Clean Hearts The Clean Cupboards/Clean Hearts ministry at St Joseph

Church assists the St Peter Claver Church Food Pantry by

providing foods for distribution. Please place your donations

in the marked boxes in the church on February 3rd and 4th.

Canned soups, boxed pasta, sauces, rice, dry potatoes and

cereals are especially needed this month. Please be mindful

that all items are factory sealed and are within the “used by”

date. Thank you for your support, your contributions have

made a difference in the lives of so many. May God bless you

and your family throughout the coming year.

He who is kind to the poor lend to the Lord and he

will reward him for what he has done. Proverbs 19:17

Question of the Week

What kind of “unclean spirits” afflicting some people do I

encounter? Do I risk becoming unclean myself when encoun-

tering those who are afflicted? Can I overcome that risk?

Mass Intentions One of the greatest gifts we can give our living or deceased

loved ones is to offer prayer for them. If you would like to offer

a Mass Intention, call or come by the parish office to make

your request. The suggested stipend is $10 per intention

which includes a card to be sent to the family.

Altar Servers I would like to thank all those who attended the altar server

introduction session. Please make sure you get your

registrations forms completed and sent in. If you missed one

of these sessions and would like to serve please contact Jim

Zilaro at jim@st-joseph.cc or call 478-390-3697.

Daybreak Daybreak, a ministry of DePaul USA, is a centrally located, stand-alone facility that offers homeless people support that assists to increase their daily living skills and connect them to existing community services. Daybreak offers services in three primary areas: medical care, hygiene (clothes washing, show-ers), education and citizenship (job readiness, literacy, art therapy). Anyone interested in helping this ministry please contact: Kathy Smith, 478-442-1850 or kathy.smith@depaulusa.org

Health Ministry This ministry provides an opportunity for health care profes-sionals to volunteer their time to provide health information, basic health screening, and information on available commu-nity services. All medical professionals are welcome – physi-cians, nurses, dentists, dental hygienists, physical therapists, assistants, dieticians, medical students, etc. Those who work outside of the healthcare industry are also welcome to help organize the ministry activities. For more information, contact Billy Shackelford at 478-952-0988 or wmshackelford@gmail.com

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: jim@st-joseph.cc.

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Expectant Mothers & their babies Amy Bates, Baby Boy Devin Brittany Elizabeth Bennett

US Navy

LCDR. Burnes Brown PO2. David Bushey MMFN/SS. Brandon Fowler 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 ENS. Zackary W. Putman LCDR. Wrenn Landers SA. James E Carter SN/FN. Nathan Treiber

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 Sgt. Anthony Trujillo

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

The Faithful Departed

Dr. James Bolan Welcome to our New

Members

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

Debbie Stallworth Catherine Genone Very Reverend Jacek Szuster, VF Dot Kelley Helen Jackson

Catholic Quiz

1. __________ was the Jewish warrior who led the fight against King

Antiochus to restore the Jewish Temple that had been defiled.

2. _________ was a Jewish Priest known as the King of Salem.

3. _________ was conjured up by the witch of Endor for King Saul.

4. _________ was a Jewish wife who saved her people from Haman's plotting.

5. _________ was King Solomon's Queen Mother.

Answers for last week: 1. Elisha 2. Jeremiah 3. Solomon 4. Isaiah 5. David

Our Catechumens and

Candidates

Catechumens

(those to be baptized)

Todd Mitchell, Allie Patrick, Lorrie

Shackelford, Brianna Tyler, Joshua Tyler

Candidates

(those baptized in other Christian faiths) Julia Callahan, Lindsey Keene, Jean

LeBeuf, Chrissy Mays, Becky Mays, Amber

Merschat, Betsy Mills, Cody Moran, Nick

Shackleford, William Stilley, Chris

Woiwode, Johna Wright

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Offertory for 1/21/18 Collected: $19,888

Same time last year: $21,391

Weekly average budgeted: $23,165

Debt Reduction/Vision 2020 As of January 21st, 2017

Debt reduction figures shown monthly.

Original debt: $3,223,645

Current debt: $1,759,341

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!