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1 The Carpenter February 14, st Sunday of Lent Our Vision Through our Baptism and Eucharist, we are called to love as Christ loves and serve as Christ serves. Our Mission In Jesus Christ, we will grow and flourish through Engaging, welcoming and building community Lifelong faith formation Social justice and service to others in need Engaging and understanding the energy and interests of our youth Prayer and worship that deepens our spiritual life Accountability in using our resources wisely so that we may live life abundantly! St. Joseph Catholic Church Libertyville, Illinois 1

2 An Invitation: Is God Calling You? Lent is a time for getting closer to God through sacrifice and prayer. The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius have provided a way to deepen our prayer and reflection for over 500 years. Many who embrace and practice the Exercises find that the meditation and reflection provide a sense of peace that leads to stronger personal relationships, better decision-making, and a closer connection to God. Our Ignatian Spirituality group will be providing an introduction to the Exercises through Lightworks this Lent, with our program continuing on February 14 and running through March 13. Each session begins with a talk, followed by small group sessions to learn the basics of Ignatian meditation. 2/14 An Ignatian Perspective on Sin 2/21 Our Purpose in Creation 2/28 Accepting Ourselves as Sinners 3/6 Unearthing God s Plan for Us 3/13 Christ as a Model for our Conversion All sessions will be held in the Loughry Room beginning at 3:00 p.m. and ending by 4:30. Please consider joining us for any sessions of interest. To learn more, please us at Runzim@yahoo.com. St. Joseph Catholic Church Lenten Calendar st Sunday of Lent - February 14 February 17 February 19 February 20 2nd Sunday of Lent - February 21 February 23 February 26 3rd Sunday of Lent - February 28 March 2 March 3-6 March 4 March 5-6 4th Sunday of Lent - March 6 March 12 5th Sunday of Lent - March 13 March 15 March 18 March 19 Passion Sunday - March 20 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Holy Thursday - March 24 - NO 5:00 p.m. Mass EASTER Sunday, March 27 Let Us Rejoice and Be Glad! After Easter: April 2-3 2

3 First Fruits in Gratitude What do you possess that you have not received? But if you have received it, why are you boasting as if you did not receive it? If God is the source of everything I am and all that I have, how do I man- entrust to me? Take time to think about who re- best portion? Or do you keep the best for yourself, giving God the leftovers? Can you think of a little some- day this Lenten season simply out of love of God? Social Justice & Service Lenten Almsgiving Volunteer Opportunities February 27 Lenten Almsgiving Tree Tag Day in the Formation Center from 8:00-10:00 a.m. Assemble tags onto ribbons to be displayed in the - tians to charity is a frequent theme of the Gospels. on almsgiving, which means donating money or goods to the poor and performing other acts of charity. As one of the three pillars of Lenten practice, almsgiving is a witness to fraternal charity and a work of justice pleasing to God. (Catechism In his Message for Lent 2015, Pope Francis asks us to reach out to those in need:...we can help by acts of charity, reaching out to both those near and far through the Church s many charitable organizations. Lent is a favorable time for showing this concern for others by small yet concrete signs of our belonging to the one human family. 3 We re going back to prison join us Men s Team Training for starts on Saturday, Febru- retreat at Stateville Correctional Center located in treat will be held April 28- May 1 inside the walls. For comcast.net. I was in prison, and you visited me. Word of Life Jesus is with us every step of the way, giving us the grace we need. God invites us to embrace the lives we have been given, for as long as they are given. Every life is worth living Respect Life Program Flyer Semi-Retired? Retired? Open the Doors of Your Heart The Ignatian Volunteers Corps may be for you! Members of this Jesuit service program volunteer in poor and marginal- employment counselors, food pantry volunteers, elderly companions, hospital chaplains, and more! For more information, visit

4 Social Justice & Service St. Joseph Catholic Church International Sharing Ministry A Simple Supper Chew for Peru A bowl of rice, a modest piece of chicken, a small serving of vegetables and a piece of fruit for many of us, this is a meager meal, one of fasting and restraint. But for the children living in extreme poverty in Huaro, Peru, this could be the only meal of the day, and so a blessing, a feast. In the spirit of this Year of Mercy, the International Sharing Ministry invites you to share in the 3rd Annual A Simple Supper Chew for Peru to celebrate St. Joseph s work in Peru and the children we serve. To show our solidarity with these children we will recreate their dining experience, to take a break from our lives and walk in their shoes. After dinner, performers from the Peruvian Folk Dance Center will transport us to the Andes as they perform cultural dances from the region, and teach us a few steps too. This humble dinner is gratis and open to everyone. The International Sharing Ministry will gratefully accept good-will offerings at the event and all donations will go toward fund- February 23 to come; sign up at stjoseph.ivolunteer.com. Huaro in the parish s newly constructed instrument workshop. Andean handicrafts, accessories and textiles will also be part Letter from the Sharing in Peru Ministry In this Year of Mercy we are called to feed, visit, and comfort our neighbors. Thanks to the generous support of our parish, the International Sharing Ministry is able to answer this call for children living in extreme poverty in Huaro, Peru. Since 2013, St. Joseph s has partnered with the Jesuits to fund a much-needed construction project in Huaro that will work to elevate the overall quality of life for the children living in this remote and isolated region of Peru. Through this project the Jesuits will have the space and resources they need to provide a daily, nutritious meal and safe haven to more than 120 children every day. Together, we all made it happen: the Jesuits dreamed it, the community supported it with resources, builders, architects and workers, and we, at St. Joseph s, provided the funding to make it happen. This building is so much more than the brick and mortar that holds it together, it is a symbol of caring, compassion and connection with our brothers and sisters in Christ, a continent away. Please help us meet our goal by supporting our efforts these next months through Change for Change, and come to our 3rd Help us reach our goal and answer the call of the Year of Mercy. 4

5 Social Justice & Service Employment Ministry to Meet February 17 What Do I Want to Do? Series oping a strong job search strategy starts with clarity of your value proposition and related resume. In our next 5 meetings, the make you unique, what type of activity energizes you and makes you happy, and what types of jobs are likely to provide you got us started, and outlined the entire process. Participation at all five meetings isn t required, but is strongly encouraged, to maximize the benefit to you. Feb What Do I Want To Do?: Inventory Competencies from Resume and under-employed 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 normally held on the 1st and 3rd please contact John Jennings at jfjennings@comcast.net. Employers are invited to post open positions with us by sending an to: StJosephEmploymentMinistry@yahoogroups.com. Community Building Mothers with Young Children Bake Sale Today! The MYC Annual Bake Sale will take place on Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14 after Bi-monthly Meeting: Please join us on Thursday, February 18 for this special dual presentation on cialist at Copeland Manor School, will provide some tips and strategies for supporting emerging readers. Afterwards, Courtney Linn, a former math solutions intervention manager with Scholastic, will share some math games she s created, adapted or used at home with her children to encourage the love of math and development of number sense and MYC Annual Women s Retreat take this opportunity to connect spiritually and emotionally, empower each other and help others through a service Senior Brunch and entry is through the rear of the building. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. Children are welcome in the 5

6 Community Building Senior Corner: Community & Parish Activities See the Carpenter article for details. Mar. 2 - Marriott Trip See the Senior Update on tables in Library has afternoon movies on Irish Set Dancing Group Meets Weekly eight people dancing in a square or circle. It originated in Irish homes years back where Irish folk gathered to play music; tell stories St. Joseph School at 8:00 p.m. It is open to everyone and if you d like to join us call Another sold-out crowd filled the gym for a fun night of Trivia. Teams competed for best score and table theme. Start sharpening your skills for next year s Trivia Night! A New/Old Guild Circle Many years ago the Guild of St. service when a female member of the parish died. The program was begun by the late Lorraine McLaughlin, a bereavement minister. A handful of Guild members continue this beautiful service and have decided to become one of the newest Circles. There will not be meetings, but all members of the circle will receive an or is requested. Usually the commitment consists of gathering at the McMurrough or p.m. on the day of the wake. The service takes place next to the coffin and each woman reads a short prayer or scripture reading. The time commitment is about 10 minutes. Families indicate this is very comforting and it is much appreciated. If you would like to join this circle, please contact Carol carolann@gmail.com. Lots to Enjoy in February with the Guild Our annual Soup & Soul will be held on Monday, February 22 Please guildofstjosephlv@gmail.com if you d like to make soup or provide seeing you all there. Circle News Circles are open to all Guild members. Please join in! Monday, February 15 - St. Rose Quilting Circle: 11:00 a.m. in the Formation The St. Anne de Beaupré Cardmaking Circle will have their first meeting on ent techniques on how to make cards for your personal use and to donate. There will be a nominal fee for supplies. (Circle leader: Terri Coconate, terriecoconate@ Wednesday, February 17 - Ss. Mary & Martha Faith Circle: 1:30 p.m. in the See information to the left on a new/old service circle, Wake Service Circle. 6

7 Community Building Do You Enjoy the Hospitality of Java with Joe after Mass? The Java team is looking to grow our membership. a smile on your face or maybe you just really like coffee, the Java with Joe team could be just what you re looking for. It s an easy and fun way to serve your community. Con- $15 per person if registration is made at by Must be 21 years old to attend. Please join us in welcoming the following new parish members: Gustavo & Josefina Guillen, Debra Webb and Jeffrey Furch & Sarah Malicki. Faith Formation Open Your Hearts to the Lord in Church each evening Sunday, February 28 - Love Scripts: How to We begin our spiritual journey when we recognize that God not only loves us, but is in love with us. We need to develop the ca- Touch with the God Within Monday, February 29: Tuesday, March 1: - gardening, they are constant gardeners who are called to

8 Faith Formation Religious Education & Family Faith Weaving Traditional Classes meet again February 21/23 and March 6/8 and 13/15. Please continue our tradition of praying, fasting and giving during Lent by filling your cups for the Peru Mission Ministry. Only 40 provides Thanks for your prayers and support! day, March 6 and Friday, March 11. a.m. or 2:00 p.m. Each child is as- The first opportunity for children in second grade Religious Education (both Traditional and Faith First Reconciliation is Saturday, February 20. There is a second op- sions begin at 10:30 a.m. Parents with children preparing for First Communion in either Traditional Religious Education or - at 4:40 or 6:40. Please plan to attend the one that best fits your schedule. FAMILY ZZ Stations of the Cross & Fish Fry Friday, February 26th, 6:30pm Proceeds support the Teen Mission Trip Kid-Friendly Stations of the Cross 6:30pm, Church A great way to introduce children to the Stations of the Cross. Children and adults share meaningful Lenten reflections, and kids are given a token reminder of God s love at the end. Family Fish Fry 7:00pm, Koenig Center With live music by Jim Carroll Acoustics, great food, games & activities for kids! Proceeds help support the Teen Mission Catholic Trip Mission (CMT) Trip (CMT) to Harlan Kentucky this summer. online at Select each dinner type & quantity, then click Add more. NewThis Year Mickey Finn s Catering Interested in volunteering? Menu Live Music by Jim Carroll Acoustics Broiled Or Fried Cod Dinner $10.00 Kraft Mac n Cheese Dinner $5.00 All Meals Include: Roasted Red Potatoes Salad Cole Slaw Fruit & Veggie Platter Apple Sauce Potato Chips Roll Homemade Desserts Our fourth graders attended a meal-packing session at Feed My Starving Children on Thursday as well. Friday, our Student Council served the students hot chocolate and doughnuts as we celebrated our wonderful student body. their friends during scooter ball and scooter relays, and played sharks and minnows against our pep squad. St. Joseph Catho- 8

9 Faith Formation If You Cherished Your CRHP Weekend, and Wished There Was Something just as Powerful for Couples. There is and it s called Living in Love A mini weekend workshop retreat for married couples designed to energize the romance and renew the feeling of being in love. - SPRED - Special Religious Development our Religious Education Program. It is a small group experience with fellow parishioners who share stories from their life experiences, grow in genuine friendships, become more aware of God in their everyday life, become focused through working with various craft materials, share food and drink around a beautiful table and listen website: SPRED Family Liturgy will be on Saturday, March 5 at the 5:00 p.m. Mass. the information and prayerful reflections to deepen Sponsored by the St. Joseph Marriage Enrichment Ministry 9

10 Faith Formation Jubilee Year of Mercy Counsel the Doubtful Those who seek to counsel the doubtful can be of tremendous help simply by listening and letting the doubtful speak his feelings aloud. Just as your body needs nourishment and care, so does your spiritual life. Encourage drawing nearer to God through prayer, the Mass and the Sacraments. The desire to find answers, to come to a resolution of doubt is a perfectly legitimate thing to do. WE HAVE A VERY IMPORTANT SML SHIFT ANNOUNCEMENT! St. Joe s Men s Ministry is excited to announce even more Saturday mornings full of donuts, join the AM Shift! Take a break from your day-to-day. Lent up! A guys option during Lent Where: Saint Paul the Apostle Parish, Gurnee (Lower Level) Doors Open: 6:45 a.m. Shift Starts: 7:00 a.m. Shift Ends: 8:30 a.m. One Time Fee - $10 - Sign up at Attend all or any of four remaining Saturday Morning Shifts February 20th Maintenance Men and February 27th March 5th Equipment for the Road Ahead Sponsored by The Men s Ministry of St. Joseph Parish Prayer & Worship Presiders Saturday, February 20 Sunday, February 21 10:45 Fr. Trout 5:00 p.m. Fr. Le Children s Liturgy of the Word Children in grades 1-5 are invited to join us for Children s Liturgy of the nity to experience the Gospel using age-appropriate readings, songs, skits, and activities. Father dismisses the children during the Mass, and we proceed to Ministry of Care Visits Maybe you or someone you love is unable to leave their home because of sickness or circumstances. If they cannot get out to Mass, let us know. A tact us to make arrangements for this visit - 10

11 Prayer & Worship Please Pray for the Sick Lucy Sugrue Mario Lenzini Rita Gorman Janet Jacob Maria E. Coton Linda Rod Maureen Skinner Maddy McInerney James Patrick Genell Crystal Sullivan Ralph Rossi Peter Sylvester Jose Luis Aguilar Micah Peckels Quirk Mass Intentions Monday February 15 and Anthony Palmieri 8:30 Paul Obenauf and Tracie Sullivan, well-being Tuesday February 16 6:30 Parishioners Wednesday February 17 and Anthony Palmieri and Milagros Simon Thursday February 18 8:30 Agnes Sagel and Malcolm Conyers Friday February 19 6:30 Anthony Palmieri and Mary M. Lee Saturday February 20 Sunday All parishioners Schedules Sunday Masses 5:00 p.m. Saturday and 5:00 p.m. Prearranged Baptisms at 1:45 p.m. Saturday Masses 8:30 a.m. (Second Sat- Weekday Masses 6:30 and 8:30 a.m. or as scheduled. Holy Day Masses: 6:30, Reconciliation or by appointment. 11 Pray the Rosary Please join other parishioners in church pray Our Lady s Rosary. In Memory Please pray for the souls of: Kenneth Grenier Marvin Nannenhorn Helen Farrar

12 Prayer & Worship Professional ENRICHMENT for Experienced Lectors and Interested Persons Does NOT Replace Formal Ministry Commission Lector Training INSTITUTE OF PASTORAL STUDIES PARISH LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS Reading in public is not like conversing with a friend, even when at times it seems appropriate to assume an apparently intimate or informal tone, as Saint Paul himself often does. It is necessary to be prepared and to think everything through in advance in order to read clearly, emphasize textual elements properly, and to convey the meaning of the sacred texts passionately to those in the pews. Join Kevin E. O Connor, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) as he leads this workshop of practical thinking and skills that can make sacred scripture come to life for the faithful in your parish. PROCLAIMING SACRED SCRIPTURE ORATORY FROM THE HEART PREPARING TO READ WELL Lectoring with Spirit Youth July Mission Trip istration for this year s trip is now closed. Please pray for the youth and adults preparing for the summer mission to Appalachia. Confirmation for High Schoolers received the Sacrament of Confirmation? Please contact the Religious Education Office for options to complete this sacrament: Accountability Thoughts on Giving Stewardship of Treasure Weekly Offering for January 24, 2016 Current Year Last Year Week Year to Date Week Year to Date Electronic Giving Total Collection $25,615 $1,157,508 $56,986 $1,174,174 Difference $(15,385) $(72,492) 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 Facilitated by Kevin E. O Connor, Certified Speaking Professional Adjunct Professor, Institute of Pastoral Studies at Loyola University Chicago Workshop is free for all attendees! Food and refreshments provided. Please register! Hosted at the Historic Loyola University Chicago CUNEO MANSION CAMPUS 1350 N Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, Illinois REGISTER PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE AT OR CONTACT MIRTA GARCIA or mgarcia29@luc.edu you by God? Ask God for a grateful and generous heart, every day. 12 Stay Connected with your St. Joseph Family! We have options for everyone! Website: Facebook: facebook.com/stjosephlibertyville Newsletter: sign up here Sign up to receive occasional s from St. Joe s. We currently send an out twice a month.

13 St. Joseph Catholic Church 121 E. Maple Avenue, Libertyville, Illinois Phone Fax Parish Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Saturday - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. info@stjoseph-libertyville.org Website Rev. John Trout, Pastor jtrout@stjoseph-libertyville.org Associate Pastor nle@stjoseph-libertyville.org Associate Pastor mbozovsky@stjoseph-libertyville.org Pastor Emeritus jhennessey@stjoseph-libertyville.org Deacons Pastoral Staff Mrs. Anne Phoenix - Principal, St. Joseph School Parish Pastoral Council welcome. Members of the Parish Pastoral Council: Parish Finance Council Fr. John Trout Bulletin Submissions Submit Carpenter articles to Marie Tuohy after approval by your Pastoral Staff liaison. Articles must issue date. New Parishioners registration form on-line at Announcements at Mass aroeser@stjoseph-libertyville.org. Guideline: brief 2-3 sentences. Accessibility If you have a disability and require special accommodations at a parish event, please call the parish office. 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 Communion. Guide to Funeral Planning Please call the parish office for assistance planning guide. Stay Connected Facebook: facebook.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 Baptism for School-Aged Children Preparation classes for parents and children mation and registration. Sacrament of Penance Celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday mornings or by arrangement. The Parish Office and Ministry Center at 121 E. Maple Avenue is open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday 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 - it from, NOT in the slot to the left of the door. 13

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16 Breaking Open the Word A Journey to Discipleship Jesus Companions Us Through Scripture 2. Invite Response. Invite individuals to respond to a word, phrase or passage that strikes them in some way. Next Sunday s Gospel Luke 9: 28b-36 Leader: Luke Response: Glory to You, O Lord Jesus took Peter, John and James and went up the mountain ance and his clothing became dazzling white. And behold, two men were conversing with him, Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory and spoke of his exodus that he was going to accomplish in Jerusalem. Peter and his companions had been overcome by sleep, but becoming fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him. As they were about to part from him, Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good that we are here; let us make three tents, one for you, one for saying. over them, and they became frightened when they entered the cloud. Then from the cloud came a voice that said, This is my chosen Son; listen to him. After the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. They fell silent and did not at that time tell anyone what they had seen. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Reflection way. The Transfiguration helps us to believe that Jesus is God and following his example is the Father s will for us. The pres- the Law but to teach us, through his example, how to live as God the Father intended. Like the Sadducees, we can let our the rules the Father shared with Moses and the prophets were not meant to be prohibitions. Rather, they were instructions commandment to love one another, he shows us how to change our focus from the do not s of the Law to the do of the to share the Gospel of love with those we encounter in our daily lives. For further reflection on the Transfiguration, see The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Reflection Questions 2. The Transfiguration reminds us that Jesus reveals himself in a communal way, just as he does in the celebration of the ily? My parish? My community? Readings for the Week Friday: Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5: