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www.stjoseph-libertyville.org

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The Men’s Legacy Workshop Weekend is a time for men to experience thoughtfulness, humor, good food, camaraderie, great questions and authenticity, all in great company.

And so it was that once again we took time out of our schedules to hit the refresh button. On November 4-5, the men of St. Joseph Catholic Church were joined on the weekend

by our brothers in Christ from St. Paul the Apostle Parish as we gathered together.

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Parish ADVENT Events Calendar 2017

St. Joseph Catholic Church

Also accessible at www.stjoseph-libertyville.org

Friday, November 24 to Sunday, December 17 Knights of Columbus selling Christmas Trees at Marytown on Saturday & Sunday from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and on weekdays from 4 p.m.-8 p.m.Sunday, December 3 - 1st Sunday of Advent��Children’s Liturgy of the Word at 9:00 a.m. Mass��RCIA Dismissal at 10:45 a.m. Mass��Giving Tree Tags available in the Church Wednesday, December 6 � Women’s Guild House Walk (10 a.m.-8 p.m.), Boutique (9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Koenig Center)Thursday, December 7 � Holy Hour for Vocations, 3:00-4:00 p.m., ChurchFriday, December 8 � Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, A Holy Day of Obligation: Masses at 6:30 & 8:30 a.m. (School to attend), Noon and 7:00 p.m.Saturday, December 9 � Reconciliation, 11:00 a.m.-Noon, ChurchSaturday, December 9 & Sunday, December 10 � Christmas Giving Tree Distribution Weekend in the School Gym. Please return gifts to the Gym Foyer on Saturday between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday before 12:00 Noon.Sunday, December 10 – 2nd Sunday of Advent ��Children’s Liturgy of the Word at 9:00 a.m. Mass��RCIA Dismissal at 10:45 a.m. MassTuesday, December 12 ��Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 8:30 a.m. (school to attend)Thursday, December 14 ��Holy Hour for Vocations, 3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., Church��School Christmas Program “Charlie Brown’s Christmas”, 7:00 p.m., ChurchSaturday, December 16 � Extended Advent Reconciliation, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in Church�� !"�� #��$�% � �� &�� Religious Ed Advent Bake Sale, after 5:00 Mass in Gym FoyerSunday, December 17 - 3rd Sunday of Advent ��Religious Ed Advent Bake Sale, after all Masses in Gym Foyer��Children’s Liturgy of the Word at 9:00 a.m. Mass��RCIA Dismissal at 10:45 a.m. Mass

��Teen Mass at 5:00 p.m.Tuesday, December 22 � School Christmas Mass at the regular 8:30 a.m. MassSaturday, December 23 – 5 p.m. Mass for the 4th Sunday of Advent (Please note: Catholics are obligated to attend Mass on both the 4th Sunday of Advent and Christmas)Sunday, December 24 - 4th Sunday of Advent ��Children’s Liturgy of the Word at 9:00 a.m. MassMass Schedule – 7:15 a.m. , 9:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Koenig Center. No 12:30 p.m. Mass. Church will be closed until 2:30 p.m. for Christmas Preparation

Sunday, December 24 Solemnity of Christmas Liturgies on Christmas Eve4:00 p.m. in Church (Contemporary Choir) with Children’s Christmas Pageant, 4:00 p.m. in Koenig Center (Family Mass/Children’s Choir), 4:15 p.m. in Gym (Cantor with Traditional Music), 6:30 p.m. in Church (Teen Choir/Contemporary Music), 10:30 p.m. in Church (Traditional Choir). Carols for the City presented in Church at 3:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Monday, December 25 Solemnity of Christmas: Caroling begins 30 minutes before the start of each Mass, except for 7:15 Mass (caroling begins at 7:00).Mass Times: 7:15 a.m. (Traditional), 9:00 a.m. (Contemporary/Handbell Choir), 10:45 a.m. (Traditional/Men’s Choir), 10:45 a.m. Koenig Center (overflow), 12:30 p.m. (Contemporary Music). Masses with Contemporary Music with members of the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic. Traditional Music at 10:30 p.m. and 10:45 a.m. with members of the St. Joseph Jubilee Orchestra.No 5:00 p.m. Mass on Christmas Day Saturday, December 30 & Sunday, December 31 - Feast of the Holy Family - Regular Weekend Mass scheduleMonday, January 1, Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God – 8:30 a.m. Mass only; not a day of obligation Saturday, January 6 & Sunday, January 7 - Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord - Regular Weekend Mass scheduleMonday, January 8 - Feast of the Baptism of the Lord – Regular weekday Mass schedule

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Men’s Legacy WorkshopThe following guests participated in the Men’s Lega-

cy Workshop held here at St. Joseph Catholic Church the first weekend of November: Michael Abrams, Brian Carey, Chris Colton, Chuck Heinlen, Tim Houseal, Bob Killack-ey, John Michael, James Pietruszynski, Ed Wicinski, Tom Willie, Walt Melcher, Bill Bachochin, Ruben Queruvin, Joe Graham, John Haderlein, Ryan Krietsch, Ken Kucera, Crescencio “JayR” Azcueta, Mike Biarnesen, Vijay Jayara-man, Joe Twine, Steve Showstead and Sean Ferrell. The guests were joined by Richard Nowson, Phil Johnson, Mark Hobson, Maurice Griffin, Jim Lobus, Don Rentsch, Rene Ortiz-Cruz and Ed Mills. All were hosted by the men of Team 28: Bob Manfredini, Tim Hughes, Neil Darin, Mike Purcell, David Werst, Robert Couri, Howard Craig, Dave Fiorenza, Rolf Wagner, Dan Palmieri, Chuck Som-mer, Kevin Murphy and Father Ken Kiepura.

A special thanks to everyone who helped to make this a special experience: Team 27 with assistance from previous teams on meals and Friday night prayer ser-vice, all who provided baked goods and desserts, support of families and friends, Fitness Guru Charlie Lucas, Al Cowsky, the Parish Office staff, Julie Harding, Dan Harris, and especially Father Trout, Father Le, Father Hennessey, Father Luboyera, Father Greg Houck (St. Paul’s) and Dea-con George Kashmar.

We encourage others to mark their calendars for the next Men’s Legacy Workshop Weekend, April 28-29, 2018.

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The Men’s Council of St. Joseph Parish invites you to join us this Advent for the 5th Edition of Saturday Morning Live, fa-cilitated by Dr. Kevin Murphy. Get your heart back in shape for the Season of Christmas! Make this season “more” where it really counts. Take some time out on Saturday mornings! Join us at SML for Advent. Refresh, reimagine, and engage with “tidings of comfort and joy.” St. Joseph Parish, Koenig Center, Doors open at 6:30 a.m.

We have a hard start at 7:00 a.m. We finish by 8:25 a.m.Coffee, donuts and fellowship, all for a one-time fee of $10 (pay at the door). Just sign up on the parish website or call 847-322-6013 and we’ll save a place for you. Walk-ins are wel-come. We hope to see you!

Attention:all men

who seek“to hold Christmas well!”

The STEAM (Science, Technology, Engi-neering, Art and Math) Lab at St. Joseph Catholic

School opened this fall, and students in kindergarten through 8th grades are explor-ing a wide variety of activities using the 3D printer, ro-bots, circuits, solar ovens and much more! Third grade STEAM students recently participated in a live Google Hangout with a PhD Physics candidate at the University of Tennessee. This was a continuation of our explora-tion of the engineering design process using hoop glider planes. We were able to ask questions, get feedback on our planes, and then make adjustments to our planes based on the information we obtained. The STEAM Lab and its curriculum are designed to inspire critical think-ing, collaboration and student inquiry using an integrat-ed and applied approach, all while encouraging students to take risks and solve real problems.

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Carmel Catholic High School Entrance Exam on December 2The Entrance Exam for the Class of 2022 will take place on Saturday, December 2 at 8:00 a.m. $25 fee (checks payable to Carmel Catholic High School). Also, bring several #2 pencils. It is not necessary to pre-register for the test. Free bus transportation is available from area parishes and schools. Families are encouraged to visit our website, www.carmelhs.org/entranceexam for additional information regarding the Entrance Exam, including the bus schedule. If there are special circumstances or if you have questions, please contact our Director of Admissions, Mr. Brian Stith, at 847-388-3320 or by email [email protected].

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Religious Education News Help Needed! We are in need of a Grade 1 Catechist for our Tuesday Traditional Religious Education ses-sion, which meets from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. All train-ing and lesson plans are provided. Safe Environment paperwork required. For more information, please contact Cheryl Haluczak: 847-990-1263 or email [email protected] to Know: Sunday, November 26 and Tuesday, Novem-ber 28: No classes this week.Sunday, December 3 and Friday, December 8: Faith Weaving sessions, 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. in the Koenig CenterFriday, December 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a holy day of obligation; 7:00 p.m. Mass is part of Friday Faith Weaving session.Religious Education Updates: Sometimes it may feel like between the sweets and wacky costumes of Halloween and the Christmas rush, that Thanksgiving gets squeezed in be-tween the holiday happenings. The holiday becomes a date

for a big feast, complete with turkey and all the trimmings. But there is much more, if we take a breath and think about it. What do we thank God for provid-ing us? Sometimes the things we take for granted are the gifts that should be most precious to us. We

may thank God for food for our bellies and a bed to sleep in at night, but do we thank God for creating us, each with our own insights and talents to share? Do we thank him that we have the freedom to be with him in prayer, anywhere and anytime we want? Are we thankful for the times God helped us get through a rough day at work or school, or made us feel better when we were suffering?Tip for the week: Moms and Dads, as the Thanksgiving holiday winds down, take a break with your kids and think about what you want to thank God for giving you this year. Look beyond just the physical things that God has given you. What has God done for you in your faith lives?

Looking to get into the Advent spirit? St. Joseph Parishioners

Sales benefit the Guardian Angel Scholarship Fund Want to help? Visit the iVolunteer link to sign up:

http://stjoseph.ivolunteer.com/guardian_angel_bake_sale Information: 847-990-1282

Where: School Gym foyer When: After all Masses and during Sunday religious education classes, Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17, 2017 What to bring: Make your best baked goods recipe (cookies, candies, pies, rolls, etc.) Drop them off with the Faith Formation Team between Wednesday, December 13 and Friday, December 15, 2017

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To Whom Are You Most Grateful? This month, we celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving, declared a national holiday by Abraham Lincoln in 1863. Most all of us enjoy this secular holiday with its beautiful traditions and we take advantage of this time to say thank you to family, friends and those who have helped us along the way. But who deserves our utmost gratitude? Is it not God, who created us and gave us all that we have? This month join the Vocations Ministers for the weekly hour of Eucharistic Adoration, Thursday afternoons from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. in our church. Join in the prayers; thank God for all that he has done for you. Spend time in the presence of Jesus. Ask the Holy Spirit to provide insight to everyone so that we can all hear and respond to God’s call – whatever that calling might be.

Prayer for Vocations: Almighty Father, we beg you for an increase in religious vocations and holy marriages in our parish. Help us to be generous in our response to your call. Choose from our homes those who are needed for

your work and strengthen us with the courage to say “yes” and to follow you. Help us as a parish and as families to recognize and foster vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, religious life, lay ministry or

whatever path you are calling us to follow. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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Monday November 276:30 Pedro Guzmanand Gabriel Ablog8:30 Silas E. Finnestadand Mary Ann MooneyTuesday November 286:30 Walter Dorobaand Jeff Robbins, well-being8:30 Deceased Members of the Perius Familyand Bernard McKayWednesday November 296:30 Charles “Chuck” Walshand Victims in Sutherland Springs, Texas8:30 Mary Graham Sutterand Frederick & Rosemary ShaferThursday November 306:30 Mary Dunnand Souls in Purgatory8:30 Casimir Trelkaand Antal GacsFriday December 16:30 Mary Dunnand Michael Zivkovich8:30 Increase in Religious Vocationsand Timothy DrewSaturday December 28:30 Joe & Janet Higginsand Norbert F. ToussaintSunday All parishioners

Mass Intentions

Ministry of Care Home VisitsIf you or your loved one are ill or elderly and unable to attend Mass on the weekend, we would like to hear from you. Our trained Ministers of Care are available to visit your home to bring Holy Communion. Please con-tact the Parish Office (847-362-2073), or Arlyss Lasecki (847-778-8023) or

Judy Salzman (847-393-7689) to arrange for a Home Visit with Communion.

The Photos of your Loved Ones Used at All Souls’ Day MassAll of the pictures from the display in the Narthex will be removed on November 28 and available for pick-up in the St. Joseph Room at the Parish Office. Thank you for bringing the photos of your loved ones for the display, and thank you for picking them up now. - The St. Joseph Bereavement Ministry.

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Sing in our Choirs This ChristmasOur Music Ministry is beginning rehearsals for the Christmas Masses. If you would like to sing in any of our choirs, please email the Director of Music Ron Va-nasdlen at [email protected] for more information. The sched-ule of Christmas Liturgies can be found on page 2 of this Carpenter.

Sunday Masses 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 7:15, 9:00, 10:45 a.m. (10:45 in Church and in Koenig Center), 12:30, 5:00 p.m. Prearranged Baptisms at 1:45 p.m. Saturday Masses 8:30 a.m. (Sec-ond Saturdays-Sacrament of Healing at Mass) Weekday Masses 6:30 and 8:30 a.m. or as scheduled. Holy Day Masses: 6:30, 8:30 a.m., Noon, 7:00 p.m. Recon-ciliation Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon or by appointment.

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Take Part in Lighting the Advent Wreath The Advent wreath is part of our long-standing Catho-lic tradition. The Catholic Church has designated the four weeks preceding Christmas as Advent—a time to prepare for the Lord Jesus and his coming as our King and Savior. At St. Joseph Catholic Church, we are inviting parishio-ners and their families to participate in lighting the Ad-

vent wreath at the beginning of Mass. The Advent wreath will be lit on the four Sundays of Advent and consists of three purple candles lit on the penitential Sun-days and one pink candle for Gaudete (Rejoice)Sunday, the third Advent week, and its lighter color reflects the anticipated joy of Christmas. Please arrive at least 15-20 minutes before your scheduled Mass. The liturgy coordinator will guide you through the steps in lighting the candles prior to the Mass. Register through iVolunteer using the below link.

http://stjoseph.ivolunteer.com/adventwreathlighting2017This opportunity will be reserved for the first family that registers. If your sched-ule changes, please notify us so we can offer the spot to another family.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word Children in grades 1-5 are invited to join us for Children’s Lit-urgy of the Word Ministry this Advent Season. We will meet every Sunday at the 9:00 a.m. Mass, starting December 3 and ending on December 17. There will be no CLW on Christmas Eve.

CLW is an opportunity to experience the Gospel using age-appro-priate readings, songs, skits, and activities. Father dismisses the children during the 9:00 mass, and we proceed to the Koenig Center for our session. Parents are invited to come along with their child(ren). Are you a student looking to fulfill volunteer hours? We welcome you to join us and assist as CLW facilitators. We look forward to your participation! Questions? Contact Janet Ritter at 847-362-5372 or Maribeth Bettarelli at 847-362-0121 for more information.

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A Time Of WaitingThere is more to Advent than a countdown to Christmas. Advent is a time of waiting and preparation for the birth of Jesus. This Advent season, St. Joseph Catholic Church will keep the manger empty until Christmas Eve. On Christ-mas Eve, we are inviting children and families from the

church to place baby Jesus in the manger at the beginning of Mass. Please arrive 15- 20 minutes early to review the details with the Liturgy coordinator prior to the Mass. Register through iVolunteer using this link. http://stjoseph.ivolunteer.com/theemptymanger. This opportunity will be reserved for the first family that registers. If your schedule changes, please notify us so we can offer the spot to another family.

Green Tip for the Week!PLAN TO ELIMINATE FOOD WASTE

Food waste has a huge impact on the environ-ment. It doesn’t mean consumers will never toss out spoiled milk or soggy greens. Making small and wiser changes can bring about a big difference, like by having a meal plan (Meatless Monday, Taco

Tuesday), making a shopping list, and sticking to the list when we grocery shop. Meal planning saves money, time, and reduces waste.

Presiders/Deacons

Saturday, December 25:00 Fr. TroutSunday, December 37:15 Fr. Trout Deacon Kashmar9:00 Fr. Le Deacon Kashmar10:45 Fr. Le Deacon Mudd10:45 KC Fr. Hennessey12:30 Fr. Luboyera5:00 Fr. Luboyera

Please Pray for the Sick

Philip WhitingPat Frejek

Jack SchumacherSean Kolber

Kelvin NeubeckerCarol MichalskiNicole MoralesMary Foresta

Alejandro BenavidesFernando Benavides

Maria E. CotonKevin Scanlan

Cliff YoungPeter Sylvester

Aidan KirkpatrickDiane LaCrosse

Bridget ShielMicah Peckels QuirkAfter 4 weeks, please

notify the parish office if your lovedone is still in need of our prayers.

In Memory

Please pray for the souls of:

Maureen Josephine SweeneyLillian Keil

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Pray the RosaryPlease join other parishioners in church at 7:55 a.m. Monday

through Saturday to pray Our Lady’s Rosary.

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Our Refugee Resettlement Ministry Recommends This Fair Trade EventThe refugee families that our parish supports are involved in the

LOOM organization sponsored by Catholic Charities. (See ad to the left). The December 10 event is a Market and Fundraiser all in one! Come out and enjoy a Sunday with LOOM. Get all your holiday gift needs while supporting the refugee women artisans of LOOM. Tickets include drinks and appetizers but most importantly, your purchase helps support the organization. To purchase tickets go to www.loomchicago.com or visit: https://7108.thankyou4caring.org/2017-looms-holiday-market

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2017 Christmas Giving Tree Gift Tags Are AvailableThe spirit of giving and sharing through the St. Joseph Christmas Giving Tree Project is underway. There are over 2,700 ornament tags (gift tags) on ribbons on the walls of the Church containing many needed items for families and individuals. GIFT GUIDELINES: It is recommended that gifts not exceed $25. Please gift wrap or use gift bags (unless tag specifies unwrapped) and securely tape the gift tag to the item. Gifts need to be returned to the Gym Foyer between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 9 or before 12:00 noon on Sunday, December 10. On the weekend of December 9 and 10, the gifts are returned, sorted and ready for the families and agencies to pick them up by 2:00 p.m. on Sunday.Volunteers are needed for the Distribution Weekend on December 9 and 10 in the Gym!Please sign up on ivolunteer for a two hour shift: http://stjoseph. ivolunteer.com/givingtree_2017 Any questions, please contact Mary Causey at 847-990-1213 or e-mail [email protected] you for sharing your gifts with others in need!

Employment Ministry to Meet on Wednesday, December 6 Loss of a job and the challenge of finding new employment is one of the most difficult transitions many of us will face. At times of high stress, whatever the cause, we have an extra need to find and draw strength from our relationships with others and God to restore our spiritual strength. To help us with this challenge, Deacon David Tiemeier will present “Joy Can Be Work” at the next meeting of the Em-ployment Ministry. David will explore identifying those things that bring you joy, and using that joy to enhance your attitude and presence in the job search. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn from and connect with people who are here to help you! The meeting will take place from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Formation Center (112 N. Milwaukee, Libertyville 60048), Room C. Please enter from the rear of the building. All are welcome! The St. Joseph Employment Ministry assists the unemployed and under-em-ployed in the pursuit of personally and professionally fulfilling work, at any level or type of work. Anyone with a job to fill or an interest in assisting job-seekers is also invited to attend. Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. If you have questions, please contact John Jennings at [email protected]. Employers are invited to post open positions with us by sending an email to: [email protected] of Life

“By focusing on the most vulnerable members of society, we strengthen the entire fabric of society to protect the rights of all.” Archbishop William E. Lori, Chair, Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Lib-erty, “Solidarity at the Service of All People in the Middle East,”

Help Others with TaxesAARP Foundation Tax-Aide is look-ing for compassionate, friendly people to join our team of local volunteers for the upcoming tax season. Tax-Aide is a free program that makes it easier for older, low-income taxpayers to file their tax returns and get the credits and deductions they’ve earned. Neigh-bors like you help prepare tax returns or serve in other ways, like organizing client paperwork, managing computer equipment or acting as interpreters. There’s a role for everyone. We provide computer equipment and training for all our volunteers. Sign up at www.aarpfoundation.org/taxaide or con-tact Tom Noller via email at [email protected].

Emotional Problems?Holbrook Counseling Center of Mundelein, a program of Catholic Charities, has professional staff who can help with all of your problems. Our therapists have ex-perience working with individuals and couples, and treating a multitude of prob-lems, including substance abuse and addiction as well as marital conflict, personal issues, family problems and other difficulties. Day and evening appointments available. Fees are reasonable, and we respect your privacy. Just call 312-655-7725.

Could You Volunteer Just Six Days a Year?Our Bread Pick-Up Ministry picks up day-old bread, rolls and desserts from Sunset Foods in Libertyville on Monday, Wednes-day and Friday. Then these donated bread items are delivered to our Soup Kitchen in Waukegan at 912 8th Street. The drive from Libertyville is approximately 32 miles round trip and takes less than two hours. Most volunteers like to do two weeks in a row. We give on-the-job training! If interested, please contact Maureen McDonald at: [email protected].

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Leadership TrainingOn December 2, here at St. Joseph’s Loughry Room, Lake County United will host its affiliate, the Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF), as the foundation offers an introductory session to

its acclaimed national leadership training. This training will provide an overview of key concepts and critical components essential to building strong community groups and

connecting those groups into a broad-based organization necessary to create power for positive change. The program will be on Saturday, December 2 from 9:00 a.m. (sharp) to 12:00 noon at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 121 E. Maple Avenue in Libertyville. Enter Parish Office doors to the Loughry Room. To register, contact Barb at 847-587-1621 or email [email protected]. To learn more about Lake County United, go to its website: www.lakecountyunited.org. Learn more about ILLINOIS IAF (Industrial Areas Foundation) at www.metro-iaf.org.

Buy a Christmas Tree and Feed a Family!Please stop by Marytown at 1600 East Park Avenue (Route 176 west of Liber-

tyville and east of Mundelein) to buy your Christmas Tree and Wreath

from the Knights of Columbus!Buying A Christmas Tree and

Wreath Helps the Knights Buy Food Baskets for Families dur-ing Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.

The tree lot is opening the day after Thanksgiving, No-vember 24, and will stay open daily until December 17. On Friday, November 24, hours are 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.Hours of Operation November 25-December 17: Week-days from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Weekends from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thank You!

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All Seniors are Invited to AttendSOUNDS OF THE SEASON

Saturday, December 1611:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Join us for a concert at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church by The Agape Ringers, Chicago’s premier handbell en-semble. Since their founding in 1992, they’ve played over 315 concerts across North America, Puerto Rico, and England. You can learn more about the ensemble at their website, www.AgapeRingers.org, and on Facebook and YouTube by searching for “The Agape Ringers.” COST: $50 per person. Includes transportation to and from the event, lunch, and tickets to the performance. Checks should be made payable to St. Joseph Church. RESERVATIONS: Please stop by the St. Joseph Parish Office to register or register online at: https://www.givecentral.org/location/181/events-list-basic/category/814. Registration closes on December 8. QUESTIONS? Please contact Diane Dreis at 224-360-7074.

Please join us in welcoming the following new parish members: Kevin & Elissia Livingston and

Patricia Alpiner. Welcome to our community of faith!

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Senior Corner

ST. JOSEPH PARISH SPONSORED

6. Tickets on sale at Parish office. See page 9.

Bob Killackey. 847-367-6211

RINGERS, Chicago’s premier handbell ensemble concert in Elmhurst. Cost is $50. Includes performance, lunch, and bus. Purchase tickets at the Parish Office. Information: call Diane Dreis at 224-360-7074.

weekend mass. Wednesdays, 1:30 to 3:00, St. Joseph Room in Parish Office.

Center D - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., for further information, contact Cheryl Craig at [email protected] or 817-821-4811

-recko at 847-986-4252 or [email protected] SENIOR COUNCIL and SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES

woodcarving, line dancing and more are identified in the Senior Update on tables in the narthex.

Euchre Night on December 2

The next Euchre Night will be on Saturday, December 2. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; cards begin at 7:00 p.m. Please note our lo-

cation: 200 North Milwaukee, Lower Level (enter through Milwaukee Avenue doors). December Euchre is a little differ-ent than the rest of the season. Instead of playing for nominal, donated prizes, we in-vite Euchre players to make a freewill do-nation toward a scholarship for a student at our Sharing Ministry School in Moshi, Tanzania. St. Joseph’s Euchre Night is for anyone interested in casual Euchre play, meeting fellow parishioners, munching on snacks, and having some laughs. Play-ers are adults that are singles or couples of all ages. These are stand-alone events and you’re not making any commitment about attending future nights. If you’re interested in joining us at our next Euchre Night, or you just have some questions, please send an email to Stuart and Fran Skinner at [email protected].

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Mothers with Young ChildrenDrop in Playgroup, Wednesday, November 29, 9:30-11:00 a.m.The colder months are upon us, so we will now move inside! Bring your little ones and join us for a morning of socializing and fun. Please email [email protected] to find the location. Book Club, Tuesday, November 30, 7:30 p.m.

Come gather for November Book Club! We are reading How to Be An American Housewife by Margaret Dilloway. There will be no book club for the month of December, but for those who like to plan ahead, we are reading Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate for January. MYC Wipes Drive! MYC is currently collecting wipes for Twice as Nice (www.twiceasnicemc.org). Twice As Nice Mother & Child is a 501(c)(3) organization located in Gurnee that strives to ensure that mothers and children have their most basic needs met. They provide help and hope to families in crisis by offering gently-used items and other assistance FREE OF CHARGE. Please email [email protected] to learn where to drop the items off. Mothers with Young Children is excited to announce “Merchant Morning” on February 22, 2018 from 9:15 to 11:00 a.m. at the St. Joseph Formation Center. We are welcoming parishioners to promote their business, sell goods, mingle and support MYC. This is a great opportunity! We are requesting that a small percentage of the proceeds vendors earn be donated to MYC. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please email Justine Lutz ([email protected]) or Kate Robinson ([email protected]). If you or someone you know would like to join MYC, please contact us at [email protected]. Membership is free and you can be as involved as you like. We’d love to have you!

Save the Date!

is on Saturday, February 3!Interested in attending St. Joseph’s annual Trivia Night?

Then you’ll want to mark two key dates on your calendar:Saturday, February 3 – doors open at 6:00 p.m., Trivia begins at 7:00 p.m.

Monday, December 18 – online registration opens for Trivia Night. Please note that due to space constraints, we have a maximum number of registrations we can accept. To guarantee your spot, please register early. More information about registration will be provided in the Carpenter in December.

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Enjoy The Convenience Of On-line Giving Thank you to the many families that have signed up for online giving via electronic funds transfer (EFT). EFT is a convenient and safe way to make a one-time or recurring donation from your bank or credit card. There is no cost to you and it provides many advantages to you and the Church. Getting started is easy—just visit our website at http://www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/resources-forms. When you participate, your gift will transfer directly into the parish bank ac-count. You decide exactly when your gift is made and where it goes. You can set up a recurring pledge or a one-time gift to our offertory and special collections, so you’ll be able to give the way you want. Thank you for considering this giving opportunity. If you have questions, please contact Anna Roeser at 847-362-2073 or via email at [email protected].

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Thoughts on Giving“…whatever you did for one of the least of my brothers, you did for me” (Matthew 25:40) Most of us are generous when it’s convenient for us. We are generous when we have the time or the money. But, generosity is the opposite of that. It means giving of one’s time, money, compassion, forgiveness or mercy when it’s not convenient; when it’s not on our schedule, but on the other person’s schedule.

Bulletin Submissions

Submit Carpenter articles to Marie Tuohy ([email protected]) after approval by your Pastoral Staff Lead. Articles must be received by Noon on the Monday before issue date.

New Parishioners

Welcome! Please stop or call the parish office weekdays from 9:00 to 4:00 p.m. or download registration form on-line at www.stjoseph-libertyville.org.

Announcements at Mass

Due to Jasmine Sosa at [email protected] & Deacon George Kashmar at [email protected] by noon on Mondays. Guideline: 1-2 sentences. Accessibility

If you have a disability and require special accommodations at a parish event, please call the parish office.

Office Hours & Evening Access The Parish Office and Ministry Center at 121 E. Maple Avenue is open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m.-Noon on Saturday. The front door of the P.O.M. Center has a keypad for entry into its vesti-bule area. Anyone hosting a scheduled meeting in the evening or on a weekend is asked to pick up the key for the space they need before 4:30 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) or by 12:00 Noon on Saturday (for weekend meetings) if you cannot make it by 4:30 (M-F) or by Noon Saturday, please call the office, 847-362-2073, before 4:30 (M-F) or Noon Saturday to reserve your key and to get the access code for the vestibule, where the key will be kept. You must return the key immediately after your event by putting it in the same box you obtained it from, NOT in the slot to the left of the door.

Ministry of Care,

Sacrament of the Sick

The Sacrament of the Sick is celebrated at 8:30 a.m. Mass on the 2nd Saturday of each month, or by arrangement. Contact the parish office if seriously ill, hospitalized, or homebound. A Minister of Care is available to bring Com-munion.

Guide to Funeral

Planning

Please call the parish office for assistance from a Bereavement Minister and a funeral planning guide.

Stay Connected

Website: www.stjoseph-libertyville.org.Facebook: facebook.com/StJosephLibertyvilleTwitter: @sjlibertyvilleInstagram:Instagram.com/stjosephlibertyville/

Matrimony

Congratulations! Please contact the parish office as soon as you are engaged. 6 months is usually required for marriage preparation.

Infant Baptism

As an expectant parent, you are invited to the Pre-Baptismal Session 3 months prior to birth; 6:00 p.m. the 2nd Monday of every other month. Next session: November 13 at 6:00 p.m. in church.

Baptism for School-

Aged Children

Preparation classes for parents and children begin in September. Call 847-362-5797 for information and registration.

Sacrament of Penance

Celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday morn-ings or by arrangement.

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Stewardship of Treasure

Weekly Offering for November 5, 2017 Current Year Last Year Week Year to Date Week Year to DateWeekend Offering $28,492 $451,993 $25,086 $442,106Electronic Giving $3,167 $290,299 $2,310 $266,211Total Collection $31,659 $742,292 $27,396 $708,317Budget for Collection $41,000 $779,000Difference $(9,341) $(36,708)St. Joseph Parish is grateful to those who give generously on the weekends and monthly through our automatic contribution program. Thank you to those who regularly and generously give of their treasure as well as those who give of their time and talent to support the work our parish does in the name of Jesus Christ. Learn more at www.stjoseph-libertyville.org.

Worship Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities Accessible Washrooms, west side of narthex Hearing Loop for persons with hearing aids east end of narthex Ramped north entrances to narthex Pew Accessibility on east

Accessible parking spaces north of church

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Phone 847-362-2073 Fax 847-362-6821 E-mail [email protected] Website www.stjoseph-libertyville.orgParish Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Rev. John Trout, Pastor Rev. Joseph Nhat Le, Associate Pastor [email protected] [email protected]. Martin Luboyera, Associate Pastor Rev. John Hennessey, Pastor Emeritus [email protected] [email protected]

Deacons George Kashmar, Dennis Mudd, David Tiemeier

St. Joseph Catholic Church 121 E. Maple Avenue, Libertyville, Illinois 60048

Parish Pastoral Council E-mail the PPC at [email protected]. Your questions and suggestions are welcome. Members of the Parish Pastoral Council: Fr. John Trout, Michael Knight, Jon Monroe, Mike Mulligan, Kathleen O’Connor (Chair), Megan Pavelske. Gerry Salzman, Brian SavageParish Finance Council Fr. John Trout, Jim Groth, Sheila Johnson, Ryan Kasten, Bob Killackey, Tom Sear (Chair)

Mrs. Mary Causey, Director of Social Justice and Service 847-990-1213, [email protected]. Ann Harmon, Parish Office Manager 847-362-2073, [email protected]. Dan Harris, Facilities Manager 847-722-5345, [email protected] George Kashmar, Pastoral Director of Ministries 847-990-1224, [email protected]. Kelly McMahon, Director of Technology 847-990-1277, [email protected]

Pastoral Staff

Mrs. Anne Phoenix, Principal, St. Joseph School 847-362-0730, [email protected]. Katie Ploch, Youth Minister 847-990-1266, [email protected]. David Retseck, Director of Faith Formation 847-990-1226, [email protected]. Anna Roeser, Director of Administration 847-990-1241, [email protected]. Ron Vanasdlen, MAM, Director of Music 847-990-1276, [email protected]

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Breaking Open the Word

A Journey to Discipleship—Jesus Companions Us Through Scripture1. Proclaim God’s Word. Choose someone to read the Scripture. After reading, there is silence from the group in reverence.2. Invite Response. Invite individuals to respond to a word, phrase or passage that strikes them in some way.3. Praise God. After a period of response, close by leading the group in praise of God by praying together the Glory Be.Next Sunday’s Gospel — Mark 13:33-37Leader: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark Response: Glory to You, O Lord

Reflection

On Sunday, the new liturgical year begins with the First Sunday of Advent. Advent is a time to prepare for Christmas! We not only anticipate the joyful celebration of the Lord’s Incarnation, but we focus on His humble presence in the Eucharist and contemplate our preparedness for his Second Coming. In our spiritual lives, we are called to focus on how to prepare for our final judgment. The readings call for us to recognize our sinfulness, repent and to use the spiritual gifts we have been given by God to grow in faith. In the Gospel, Jesus provides clear teaching that we are to watch for the return of the Son of Man. Like the servants and the gatekeeper, we are called to be attentive, as we await the Second Coming of our Lord. Our challenge is not to wait but to await the Incarnation and to ensure that our joyous preparations are truly focused on Emmanuel, God with us. As we begin another Church year, we are once again encouraged to be awake and vigilant. Let us consider what New Year’s resolutions we might make to lead us deeper into our faith. Reflection Questions

1. What might I commit to this coming Church year to grow closer to God the Father, better follow the example of Jesus, His son, and be more open to the prompting of the Holy Spirit in my daily life? 2. How can I strengthen the practice of my Catholic Faith? What areas of the Church’s history or teachings could I better understand to help me grow more deeply in love with my faith? How does the realization that God sent His Son as a lowly infant deepen my relationship with Him? What can I intentionally do to help the last, the least and the lowly? 3. What things might I do this year to show greater love for others in my family? My community? My parish? For the poor and vulnerable of the world?

Readings for the Week

Jesus said to his disciples: “Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come. It is like a man traveling abroad. He leaves home and places his servants in charge, each with his own work, and orders the gatekeeper to be on the watch. Watch, therefore; you do not know when the Lord

of the house is coming, whether in the evening, or at mid-night, or at cockcrow, or in the morning. May he not come suddenly and find you sleeping. What I say to you, I say to all: ‘Watch!’”The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Monday: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3:52-56; Lk 21:1-4Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3:57-61; Lk 21:5-11Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Dn 3:62-67; Lk 21:12-19Thursday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 St. AndrewFriday: Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3:75-81; Lk 21:29-33Saturday: Dn 7:15-27; Dn 3:82-87; Lk 21:34-36Sunday: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mk 13:33-37

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