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Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time • October 15, 2017

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Parish Office Hours ........ Monday-Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm (Summer 9:00 am-2:00 pm)

Parish Staff Pastor, Fr. Timothy Kroeger...... frtim@stjoeleb.org Receptionist,

Business Manager, Shannon Peycha ...... speycha@stjoeleb.org Director of Religious Education, Caroline Van Atter ........... religioused@stjoeleb.org Director of Music, Cathy Rund .................. crund@stjoeleb.org High School Youth Ministry, Norma DeLaRosa .. ndelarosa@stjoeleb.org Sacristan, Judy Mrozinski ......... omajmro@yahoo.com Maintenance, Roger Pratt & Bill Burns

Sunday Mass Schedule Lord’s Day Saturday .......................................... 4:30 pm Sunday ......................... 8:00 am & 11:00 am Weekday ..... flexible schedule—see bulletin Holy Day ...... flexible schedule—see bulletin

New Parishioners and Guests We offer a warm welcome to all who are celebrating with us this weekend. If you are new to the parish, please contact the office so we may greet you properly. There are also Welcome Packets available in the Gathering Space.

The Word of God Transforms Kristopher W. Seaman

A good storyteller can inspire, sadden, or elicit emotions or reactions from the audience. My grandfather was the great storyteller in the family. Those of us who lived close to him took this almost for granted. We saw him daily, and he always had a story to tell. When other relatives visited, they eagerly told his stories from the last visit or two. Unfortunately, their stories did not have the same power. Knowing this, they asked our grandfather to retell the stories, both to make sure the details were correct and to have the master storyteller elicit joy. The outcome of this was a transformation. We grew closer to our grandfather as he revealed something about himself in the telling of these stories. Today, I rarely get the stories right, but I recall the powerful memories of deepening communion and a desire to be more like my grandfather. The Word of God is analogous to this type of storytelling.

The Second Vatican Council called for a great opening up of Scripture in the reformed liturgy. Prior to Vatican II, the readings for Mass were from a one-year cycle of readings and consisted of an epistle and the Gospel text. Since the reforms, the Lectionary (the book that contains the readings for Mass) provides three readings for Sunday: one from the Old Testament, an epistle or reading from the Acts of the Apostles or Revelation, and a Gospel, along with a psalm. There are two cycles to the Lectionary. The first cycle is a three–year ordering of readings for Sundays and solemnities. The second cycle contains the readings for weekday liturgies over a two-year period. Today, in many parishes, lectors or readers are trained to proclaim the readings at Mass. This preparation is not only on techniques but how to pray with the Scriptures. Lectors, deacons, or priests who are skilled and prayerful proclaimers can draw the liturgical assembly into the biblical stories.

Theologically, the proclaimed words of the readings are formational as well as informational. These words invite the assembly to be drawn into the very life of the Word, Jesus Christ, and to shape their lives according to his ways, ways that are known from biblical proclamations. Taking to heart the life Christ desires for each member of the assembly, there begins a gradual transformation. The words can comfort or challenge to gradually deepen the assembly members’ relationship and communion with Christ Jesus and one another. Just as the stories of my grandfather gathered our family members and brought us closer together, so too the readings of the liturgy have an even greater power, to gather the assembly into deeper communion as members of the local Church, and to Christ Jesus. The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (a Second Vatican Council document that guided the renewal of the liturgy) states that when the Word is proclaimed in liturgy, it is Christ himself who speaks. Christ imbues the words with his very presence. We take these words into our heads and hearts and begin to live what Christ desires (transformation). Though the stories we hear over and over do not change, we change. The power of Christ working through the proclamation of Scriptures can open us to his transforming presence and help us to grow and deepen our knowledge and relationship to Christ.

The Scriptures are powerful stories when proclaimed in the liturgy because they are imbued with Christ himself. Aided by the well-prepared homily, we are called to actively live the Word as we pray for the needs of the world, governments, people who are ill, and various other needs in the Prayer of the Faithful. For many of us, these words reveal the power of the Storyteller, Christ Jesus, the one we want to know more and with whom we seek to enter into deeper communion. © 2013 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609; 1-800-933-1800; www.LTP.org. Pastoral Liturgy® magazine, July/August 2013, www.PastoralLiturgy.org.

Stewardship & Administration

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Parish Finance Council Tom Merritt (Chair), Aline Anderson, George Anichini, Eric Gubera,

Dan Lamar, Jon Lehmkuhler, Ron Morelock, Jeff Newman,

Michele Thomas

Financial Stewardship Last Week Envelopes ............................ $6,759.35

Electronic Giving ...................................... 2,383.00

Youth Envelopes ............................................ 28.50

Last Week Loose ..........................................512.01

Total ....................................................... $9,682.86

Weekly Budget……………………… ........ …$10,000.00

YTD Weekly Collection Budget ......... $400,000.00

YTD Weekly Collection Actual. .......... $390,898.07

Thanks for your good stewardship.

Stewardship of Our Youth My good deed was….

“I gave some of my toys to kids in Puerto Rico.” - Brayden & Hailey

“Helping my parents clean the drier vent.” - Matthew

“Helping my brother build his dino Lego set.” - Charlotte

“Being good while camping.” - Anthony

“Playing nisley with Claire.” - Alexis

“I cleaned my room before my mom told me to.” - Zach

“I made some girl’s very happy by joining Best Buddies.” - Aisling

Stewardship Prayer Corner In today’s second reading, St. Paul thanks the Philippians for being

willing to share in his hardships and promises that God, in turn, will

fully supply all their needs. Our God truly cannot be outdone in

generosity!

World Mission Sunday Next Sunday we are invited to unite with Catholics around the world

to “celebrate the hope that saves” through prayer, participation in the

Eucharist and by giving generously. In this way, we stand in solidarity

with the young and developing churches in over 120 countries

through our support for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith

through this special collection. Please be generous in your prayer and

support for the Church in mission around the world.

Parish Hall Keys All locks in the parish hall, classrooms, closets, garage and offices

have been rekeyed. If you need access to any of these areas, please

stop by the parish office to obtain a new key.

Mass Intentions The retired priests of our diocese are in need of Mass intentions. If

you have a special intention you would like offered at a Mass

celebrated by a retired priest, please complete the “Mass Intention

Offering Envelope” found in the gathering space of the church. Please

include a stipend of $10.00. You can place the envelope in the

collection basket or mail it to the Parish Office.

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Outreach

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Pro-Life Corner Please pray the following prayer every day for an

end to abortion and for the unborn babies…“Jesus,

Mary and Joseph, I love you very much. I beg you to

spare the life of the unborn baby that I have

spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion.” -Prayer of the late Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

Pro-Life Notes

“The old law permitted abortion to save one life when two would

otherwise die. The new law permits abortion to take one life when

two would otherwise live.” Herbert Ratner, M.D.

Post-Abortion Healing & Reconciliation

Project Rachael, a post-abortion healing ministry, offers

confidential and skilled help. Call 1-877-522-3300.

Did You Know?

There are several people who go each Friday to abortion clinics to

pray? If you would like to be a part of this ministry, please call the

Parish Office.

Formation Religious Education

Preschool - 5th Grade

Sundays from 9:30 - 10:40 am

October 22 No Class - Fall Break

October 29 No Class - Fall Break

First Sacrament Class

November 8 6:00 pm in Classroom

Middle School Youth Group

Sundays from 9:30—10:40 am in the St. Aloysius Room

High School Youth Ministry

High School Youth Ministry meets from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the

St. Gregory the Great Room

October 15 Social Issues

October 22 No Life Night - Fall Break

Come and See” Inquiry into the Catholic Faith What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? How does the

Catholic Church help people to follow Jesus in everyday life? Are you

or someone you know thinking about joining our faith community…or

would you just like to ask some questions? Then you are invited to

“come and see” inquiry into the Catholic faith, which is held in the St.

Aloysius Room on Monday evenings at 7:00 pm. For more

information, you may call the Parish Office (765-482-5558).

NCYC Update Just over a month away and we are getting everything in order.

Thank you to those who attended our fundraisers. Meals, snacks and

a parish shirt are being finalized. We will have another parish

breakfast on November 5 between Masses. This will help us cover

any last minute items we still need. Please be sure you have turned

your envelope from the Journey Wall in to the collection basket.

Twenty-five St. Joseph’s pilgrims will be celebrating our faith and

experiencing the young Church with over 20,000 Catholics

Missionary Discipleship Conference Our diocesan Office of Catechesis will hold this conference

(formerly Catechetical Day) in collaboration with Notre Dame's

McGrath Institute for Church Life on November 4 at St. Elizabeth Ann

Seton. If you are interested in attending, registration is reduced when

registered with the parish by October 27. Please Contact the Parish

Office if you are interested in registering or for more information.

Saint Vincent de Paul Food Distribution During the month of October, St. Vincent de Paul will be collecting

canned fruit as well as blankets that may be placed in the collection

box in the Gathering Space. The next food distribution is Saturday,

October 21. Volunteers for the distribution are always welcome.

Thank you to those who make the food distributions possible.

Life Center Donations Life Center donations are greatly appreciated and matter to

pregnant mothers needing support and encouragement. Donations

for October are formula and baby food. Crocheted and knitted items

are also appreciated.

Flu Shots A Walgreens Drug Store representative will be administering flu

shots in the Parish Hall during the St. Vincent de Paul Food

Distribution on Saturday, October 21 and on Sunday, October 22

following the 8:00 am Mass. The regular flu shot as well as the HD flu

shot recommended for those over 65 years of age will be available.

The usual insurance co-pay will apply as well as Medicare Part B.

Parish Life Trunk-or-Treat Our seventh annual Trunk-or-Treat for the children of our parish will be held on October31 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the church parking lot.

Parishioners willing to provide and distribute treats from their trunks are needed. Park your car on the north side of our parking lot and open your

trunk to pass out candy. In case of bad weather, the event will be held in the parish hall. To ensure a safe environment, children should be

accompanied by an adult.

Women’s Club All women of the parish are invited to the October Women’s Club meeting in the Parish Hall on Wednesday, October 18 at 7:00 pm. We will be

discussing upcoming events.

Take A Chance and Ante Up!! Mark your calendars for Saturday evening, November 11, 2017 and join us in supporting our Third Annual Rock the Manger event at St.

Joseph’s from 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm. This year, the goal is to have something for everyone. The focus includes nativities from different countries

and styles for a silent auction. There will be a gift card pull with various restaurant and retail gift cards, a reverse jewelry raffle which will include

a piece from Ellis Jewelers, and a wine pull which will include local and international bottles. The winnings from various casino games will allow

you a chance to win various prizes including an iPhone X. This event will benefit the Five Loaves and Two Fish Food Pantry and a pilgrimage to

World Youth Day 2019 in Panama City, Panama. Don’t miss out on our first Casino Night full of delicious food and beverages, great prizes,

excitement and intrigue! Tickets are $35 and you may purchase them online at www.stjoeleb.org/rock-the-manger or at the Parish Office.

This Week in the Parish Monday, October 16 • Saint Hedwig, Religious; Saint Margaret

Mary Alacoque, Virgin

5:30 pm Rosary

6:00 pm Mass for Brand Family Intentions (J & C Brand)

7:00 pm “Come & See” Inquiry in St. Aloysius Room

7:00 pm Knights of Columbus Meeting in Parish Hall

7:00 pm Young Adults in Sr. Mary Ignatia Room

Tuesday, October 17 • Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and

Martyr

7:30 am Rosary

8:00 am Mass for †Ross Neese (P Neese)

9:00 am Legion of Mary Meeting in Sr. Mary Ignatia Room

6:30 pm Bible Study in St. Gregory Room

Wednesday, October 18 • Saint Luke, Evangelist

11:30 am Rosary

12:00 pm Mass for †Rosemary Shubert (Witlow Family)

Eucharistic Adoration following Mass until 2:00 pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation following Mass

7:00 pm Women’s Club Meeting in Parish Hall

7:00 pm St. Vincent de Paul Meeting in St. Aloysius Room

Thursday, October 19 • Saints John de Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues,

Priests

9:30 am Rosary

10:00 am Mass for †Lisa Tobin (J & C Brand)

Sacrament of Reconciliation following Mass

7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal in St. Cecilia Room

7:00 pm Kitchen Committee Meeting in Parish Hall

Friday, October 20 • Saint Paul of the Cross, Priest

11:30 am Rosary

12:00 pm Mass for †William Brown III (B & C O’Rourke)

Saturday, October 21

9:00 am Mass for Carmel Brand (M Brand)

10:00 am St. Vincent de Paul Food Distribution in Parish Hall

4:00 pm Rosary

4:30 pm Lord’s Day Vigil Mass for †Jeanette Scherer (N J

Eberhard)

Anointing of the Sick during Mass

Second Collection for World Mission during Mass

All Souls Spiritual Bouquets offered after Mass

Baptism of Theo Murray following Mass

Sunday, October 21 • Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Second Collection for World Mission at both Masses

All Souls Spiritual Bouquets offered after both Masses

8:00 am Lord’s Day Mass for †Leslie French (G French)

9:30 am Choir Rehearsal in St. Cecilia Room

9:00 am Flu Shots Available in Parish Hall

11:00 am Lord’s Day Mass for St. Joseph Parishioners

6:00 pm Rosary

Dismissal Catechist: Claire Baker

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time | 4a

Readings for the Week of October 15, 2017 Sunday: Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-6/Phil

4:12-14, 19-20/Mt 22:1-14 or

22:1-10

Monday: Rom 1:1-7/Ps 98:1-4/Lk 11:29-32

Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25/Ps 19:2-5/Lk 11:37-41

Wednesday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b/Ps 145:10-13, 17-18/

Lk 10:1-9

Thursday: Rom 3:21-30/Ps 130:1b-6ab/Lk 11:47-54

Friday: Rom 4:1-8/Ps 32:1b-2, 5, 11/Lk 12:1-7

Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18/Ps 105:6-9, 42-43/

Lk 12:8-12

Next Sunday: Is 45:1, 4-6/Ps 96:1, 3-5, 7-10/

1 Thes 1:1-5b/Mt 22:15-21

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Pray For… Patty Dudlak, Michael Dudlak, Sarah

Cragun, Joe Archer, Isabelle Bacon, June Bashor,

Rosemary Mitchell, Dolores Kotnecki, James

Supernaw, Barbara Culley, Joel Rivera

...parishioners and their loved ones who are serving

in the military, law enforcement & emergency personnel

If you have someone you would like the parish to pray for,

please ask for their permission, and then contact the Parish

Office or place a note in the collection basket. We will

include their name in this box for a period of one month.

If a family member is sick or hospitalized, please call the

Parish Office at 482-5558 to arrange for Communion to be

brought to them. Thank you.

Worship Worship

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Legion of Mary Novena The next Novena will begin on Friday, October 27. If you have

a special intention that you would like to have included, please

complete the following:

Name:_____________________________________________

Intention(s)________________________________________

__________________________________________________

You may turn in your intention at the office or place it in the

collection basket before October 24.

October - Month of the Rosary Come and pray the rosary each Sunday evening during the

month of October beginning at 6:00 pm in the church. The prayer

intention is for our country and for peace in the world.

All Souls Spiritual Bouquets All Souls Spiritual Bouquets will be offered this year by the

Legion of Mary following Masses the weekends of October 21-22

and October 28-29.

Funeral Planning Presentation On Sunday, October 29 following the 8:00 am Mass, Fr. Tim

and Cathy Rund will discuss the process of planning a funeral

liturgy. St. Joseph’s has a funeral liturgy planner available for

anyone who would like one. This planner and possible music

choices will be discussed in detail. This is a great opportunity to

have any questions you may have answered.

All Souls’ Day Memorial Mass On Thursday, November 2, join us for All Souls’ Day beginning

with Mass at 6:00 pm followed by a reception dinner in the

Parish Hall in remembrance of those who have died this past

year.

Area News Natural Family Planning This isn’t your grandmother’s Rhythm Method! Modern

methods of Natural Family Planning have effectiveness rater

equal to or better than all artificial methods except sterilization.

A series of classes is starting in your area soon. To learn more

visit www.live-the=love.org. Contact Susan and Louis Hoefer

email shoefer@dol-in-org or call/text 765-421-1998, for class

information and registration.