We, the Catholic community of St. Joseph, Placentia, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit,

center our lives on Jesus Christ. Together we grow as disciples of the Lord in faith and action.

717 North Bradford Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870 www.stjosephplacentia.org

Masses: Saturday Vigil: 5pm, 7pm (Spanish) Sundays: 7:15, 8:45, 10:30am, 12:15pm (Spanish) 5pm LIFETEEN Weekdays: 8:30am; Saturdays: 8:00am;

Confessions: Thursday 6:30pm and Saturday at 3:30pm and by appointment

Nosotros, la comunidad católica de St. Joseph, Placentia, centramos nuestra vida en Jesucristo.

Juntos crecemos como Discípulos del Señor En fe y en acción.

The Pastoral Staff at St. Joseph Catholic Church St. Joseph Catholic Church (714) 528-1487 Parish Administrator: Rev. Miguel Hernandez (ext. 206) frmiguel@stjosephplacentia.org Parochial Vicar: Rev. Martin Bui (ext. 205) frmartin@stjosephplacentia.org In Residence: Rev. Don Romito Retired: Rev. Eamon O’Gorman Deacons: Jorge Ramirez: deaconjorge@stjosephplacentia.org Jim Merle: deaconjim@stjosephplacentia.org Ken Kleckner: deaconken@stjosephplacentia.org Director of Business Administration: Michael Spillman (ext. 218) mspillman@stjosephplacentia.org Business Manager: Juanita Rodriguez (ext. 204) jrodriguez@stjosephplacentia.org Administrative Assistant-Business/Registrar: Henrietta Moreno (ext. 222) hmoreno@stjosephplacentia.org Communications Coordinator: Kathleen Micalizzi (ext. 203) kmicalizzi@stjosephplacentia.org Youth Minister-Middle/High School, Confirmation & LIFETEEN: Mike Arias (ext.209) marias@stjosephplacentia.org Coordinator of Children’s Faith Formation (English): Summer Pongetti (ext. 210) spongetti@stjosephplacentia.org Coordinator of Children’s Faith Formation (Spanish): Liliana Duran (ext. 207) l_duran@stjosephplacentia.org Coordinator of Liturgy, Parish Ministries, and Volunteers: Mary Lou Juster (ext. 221) mljuster@stjosephplacentia.org Coordinator of Music Ministries: Chris Boyle (ext. 208) cboyle@stjosephplacentia.org Plant Manager Jerry Cates (ext. 215) jcates@stjosephplacentia.org St. Joseph School Principal: Mrs. JoAnn Telles, www.sjsplacentia.org (714) 528-1794 St. Vincent De Paul: Tuesdays 3:30pm—6pm (714) 579-3700

Pastoral Letter

Dear friends,

This week we have been celebrating “vocation awareness,” and I thought I might share with you my own vocation story. I have been ordained for 44 years, and was ordained on June 1, 1974, in the Diocese of Cleveland, Ohio. I was a Marist priest for nine years, and have been serving in the Diocese of Orange in California for 35 years.

There have been quite a few changes in those 44 years! Things are radically different in our church and in our country from my own growing-up days in the 1950’s. Probably the biggest difference is in the cultural support that there was for religion and religious vocations back then. Our society promoted the practice of religion, and most people respected those who chose a life of service in the Church and in society.

In the 1961, President Kennedy famously asked us to “ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.” And Pope John XXIII, as he called the Second Vatican Council into session in 1962, challenged us to “aggiornamento,” bringing our faith up to date and engaging the modern world. These were exciting days!

Many in my generation answered those calls and became priests, sisters, and brothers. The seminaries and convents were full, and the Church was optimistic about the future. I was encouraged by my family and friends as I chose a life of service in the Church, and am so grateful to God for calling me to this life.

Today, after wars and scandals and the rise of secularism in our culture, that optimism has been shaken. Those who choose a life of religious service can no longer count on the support of families or society at large. It’s more difficult than ever to persevere in a religious vocation.

But God is still calling! And God’s grace is still inspiring men and women to accept that call, and to follow in Christ’s footsteps, however difficult it may be. “The harvest is rich, but the laborers are few.” Pray that many more will accept this challenge today. Maybe God is calling you, or a member of your family, to this life. You won’t regret it! Sincerely, Father Don Romito

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Phil 2:1-4; Ps 131:1bcde-3; Lk 14:12-14 Tuesday: Phil 2:5-11; Ps 22:26b-30ab, 30e, 31-32; Lk 14:15-24 Wednesday: Phil 2:12-18; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Lk 14:25-33 Thursday: Phil 3:3-8a; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 15:1-10 Friday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 Saturday: Phil 4:10-19; Ps 112:1b-2, 5-6, 8a, 9; Lk 16:9-15 Sunday: 1 Kgs 17:10-16; Ps 146:7-10; Heb 9:24-28; Mk 12:38-44 [41-44]

Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time November 4, 2018 You shall love the LORD, your God, with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength. — Deuteronomy 6:5

“STATE OF THE PARISH” The Annual Report is available on our website beginning, Sunday, November 4, 2018. Limited quantities of hard copies are available in the Parish Center Office. The Parish will be hosting a State of the Parish Information Night on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 7pm in Hall B. All are welcome. There will be presentations on finances, bathroom renovations, ministries and more. Come enjoy an evening of fellowship and learn more about our Parish operations. Refreshments will be served. If you would like to donate cookies, brownies or another kind of hand held dessert for this event, please bring donations to the Parish Center on Wednesday, November, 14 2018 by noon.

HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTION

NOVEMBER: Universal: In the Service of

Peace That the language of love and dialogue may always prevail over the language of conflict.

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Ministry Spotlight

The Knights of Columbus are hosting a PANCAKE BREAKFAST in the hall Sunday

November 4, 2018, from 8am to 12pm.

Prices are as follows:

Pancake breakfast: pancakes plus bacon or sausage $ 5.00 Child’s breakfast: pancakes or french toast plus bacon or sausage $ 3.00 Omelet: omelet plus bacon or sausage $ 5.50 French toast (texas style): french toast plus bacon or sausage $ 6.00 Pancakes & Omelet combo: pancakes & omelet plus bacon or sausage $7.00 French toast & Omelet combo: french toast & omelet plus bacon or sausage $8.00 Biscuits & Gravy: baking powder biscuits plus sausage gravy $4.50 French Toast Sticks $3.00

All breakfasts include fresh fruit, juice, hot chocolate & coffee.

Thank you to the

Our goal this year is to have 200 members.

It is never to late to join the Club, which helps support

Youth Ministry.

Doing a lot of juggling in your life? Please consider joining the

St. Joseph Church Mater Dolorosa Retreat!

When: January 11, 2019 through the January 13, 2019 Where: Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center…….

in the beautiful Sierra Madre foothills.

Start the new year right. The Theme this year is

" Be Not Anxious! Living in the Peace of Christ"

Over 50 parish men enjoyed last year’s retreat. Ask a brother, father, son or cousin to attend with you.

A $50 deposit is required to reserve your room. To experience a personal and spiritually uplifting discussion

with God on the weekend, please call for information and reservations: Tom Woore

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The Diocese of Orange invites you to a Holy Hour of Hope & Healing before the Blessed Sacrament. First Tuesday of each Month from 7pm to 8pm.

Our prayer time will include a brief meditation, silent prayer, the Holy Rosary, and Benediction.

THIS HOLY HOUR IS BEING OFFERED FOR:

♦ All those who have experienced abuse of any form in their lives

♦ All victims of abuse in our Church

♦ The lay and clerical leaders guiding the rebuilding of our Church

Priests will be available for reconciliation during the Holy Hour.

Other News and Happenings

TIME TO TURN BACK THOSE CLOCKS !

So why do we turn the clocks back each winter? Because by transferring one hour of daylight from the early morning

hours to the evening, we get to enjoy a little more sunlight…. AND we get an extra hour of sleep!!

On Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 2:00am, clocks are to be turned backward 1 hour to Sunday, November 4, 2018,

1:00am local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on November 4, 2018 than the day before.

There and will be more light in the morning.

Veteran’s Day Observance at St. Joseph Church will be on Sunday, November 11th.

If you, a family member, friend or loved one are serving in our

nation’s military please stop by the Parish Center Office to drop off a U.S. Military photo to place on the prayer wall in the

back of the Church.

Please label photos with name and phone number on the back.

May God Bless our troops and continue to bless the United States of America.

MASS OF REMEMBRANCE

Each year during November, the Church calls us to remember our departed relatives and friends in a special way.

Here at St. Joseph Church we celebrate together as a

community at a Mass on the first Sunday of November. Join us Sunday, November 4th at 10:30 in the Church.

At 10am the Book of Names will be opened for you in the

sanctuary next to the Baptismal Font. You are invited to write the names of your deceased loved one in the book.

The Book of Names will remain in the sanctuary after Mass and

throughout the month of November.

PARISH LECTOR MEETING

All Parish Lectors please meet , Monday, November 5, 2018 from

7pm to 9pm in the Church. This seasonal lector meeting includes

preparation for Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas and other liturgies and holy days.

Father Martin and Adam Hawley will be speaking about additional ministry guidelines.

Regrets only to Mary Lou Juster at: mljuster@stjosephplacentia.org

Jim Dinsmore Louie Bosques

Alejandrina Robles Bea Halphide Geno Najara Rich Tourne

Pam Dietrich Bill O’Neil

Austin Aita Ken Renaud

Jimmy Merle Angel Aparato

Tera Lopez

Maria Miranda Rey Cruz

Barbara Sweet-Pavlik Tom Kassuba

Sothearoath Lopez Arlene G Carrera Alexandra Rivera

Norma Drake John Barnes

Magdalena Lopez Sharon Hayes

Jeannette Lanz Ryan Lane

Luis Ng Enriquez Family

Cesar Carrera Erin Capella

Lois Bramanti Miguelito Carrera

Miguel Carrera Concepción Esquivel

Roni Gunawan

Please pray for the sick/oremos por los enfermos

Pray for those who have died oremos por los que han muerto

Rosie Munoz Maria Guadalupe Garcia Daniel Perez Robert Hendrich Consuelo Lopez

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Fil 2:1-4; Sal 131 (130):1bcde-3; Lc 14:12-14 Martes: Fil 2:5-11; Sal 22 (21):26b-30ab, 30e, 31-32; Lc 14:15-24 Miércoles: Fil 2:12-18; Sal 27 (26):1, 4, 13-14; Lc 14:25-33 Jueves: Fil 3:3-8a; Sal 105 (104):2-7; Lc 15:1-10 Viernes: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Sal 46 (45):2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 Sábado: Fil 4:10-19; Sal 112 (111):1b-2, 5-6, 8a, 9; Lc 16:9-15 Domingo: 1 Re 17:10-16; Sal 146 (145):7-10; Heb 9:24-28; Mc 12:38-44 [41-44]

♦ Habrá junta para todos los padres de 2do año incluyendo los padres de RICA en los salones A & B @ 6pm. ♦ Favor de ver sus calendarios del año y mensuales para cualquier cambio de fechas o eventos.

Formacion de Fe

Trigésimo Primer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 4 de noviembre de 2018 Amarás al Señor, tu Dios, con todo tu corazón, con toda tu alma, con todas tus fuerzas. — Deuteronomio 6:5

Junta de lectores

Los esperamos lunes 5 de noviembre de 7-9pm en la iglesia

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