Welcome to Saint Joseph Catholic Church 106 North Meramec Avenue Clayton, Missouri

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2 Welcome to Saint Joseph Catholic Church 106 North Meramec Avenue Clayton, Missouri Rev. Nicholas E. Kastenholz, Pastor Deacon Del Leonardo Parish Office: Parish Fax: Mass Schedule Sunday 7:30 am, 9:00 am, and 11:00 am Mon, Wed, Fri 6:30 am, 12:00 noon Tues, Thurs 8:00 am and 12:00 noon Saturday 8:00 am and 5:00 pm (Sunday Vigil) National Holidays See bulletin Holy Days of Obligation See Bulletin Eucharistic Adoration Monday, Wednesday 7:00 am until 12:00 noon Tuesday, Thursday 8:30 am until 12:00 noon Marriage Preparation Couples are asked to contact the Parish Office 6 to 12 months before setting the date. St. Joseph Parish Council Members Fr. Nick Kastenholz, Pastor Frank Hackmann, Education Commission Al Barbieri, Finance Commission Sharon Skrivan, Social Concerns Commission Larry Stewart, Anne Shapleigh Denny Staub, Barbara Summers, Christie Murphy, Fred Yap Rectory Hours: 8:30-4:00 pm, Mon-Fri Parish pat_stj@hotmail.com Parish website: Religious Education PSR Debbie Wilmarth, CRE, PSR Principal deb.cre.stj@gmail.com School Office: Director of Music Dr. Adam Thomé stjmusicclayton@gmail.com Director of Maintenance Steve Topping Sacrament of Reconciliation Weekdays 11:15-11:50 am Saturday 4:00-4:45 pm Rosary Weekdays 11:40 am Thursday after the 8:00 am Mass Perpetual Help Devotions Tuesdays after 8:00 am and Masses Baptism The Sacrament of Baptism is administered on Sunday at. To register for the Baptismal Instruction Program and schedule a Baptism, please call the Office. St Vincent de Paul Emergency Assistance - For assistance for food, utilities etc., please call , box Our St. Vincent de Paul Society will respond promptly. You may make an appointment to meet with a member on Wednesday morning through the same number. Make, track, and schedule parish donations directly from your computer. Just log onto our website and follow the link. OR, you can scan this code and it will take you directly to the site. If you are new to Online Giving, register by entering our church ID of Download Our FREE Parish Phone App! St. Joseph app is now available to download for iphone and Android smart phones. Stay connected with our parish throughout the week with instant notifications, an easy-to-access event calendar, and the ability to quickly reply to or share messages via Facebook or Twitter. Also enjoy a bunch of additional features like prayers, daily readings, helpful reminders to silence your phone before Mass or Confession, and much more. Download our app today at myparishapp.com or search your phone's app store for myparish. OR, EVEN EASIER, go to our website, Stjosephclayton.org and click on the icon, it will take you directly to the app.

3 Hello, Sixth Sunday of Easter May 6, 2018 Notes From The Pastor's Pen Last Monday we celebrated the feast of St. Pius V. And to be sure you get your names and numbers right St. Pius V was pope from , immediately after the Council of Trent which was between 1545 and It made me think of the close, but different, name and number of Pope Paul VI who was pope from and would lead and incorporate the changes from the Second Vatican Council. Each would incorporate the liturgical changes from the ecumenical councils of their day. And reflecting on that, I think is worthwhile to see the differences between the two times and the changes that would come about, appreciating the changes required if we are to continue to grow and be as a church and also to help see the way these may help us more fully live out our faith in our day. At the time of Pius V the Protestant Reformation had occurred and the Council of Trent solidified certain practices regarding the liturgy and the sacraments. With the printing of books advancing and allowing the production of books much easier so the books for these various sacraments could be spread throughout the world in a way that was not possible before. Also with the Protestant Reformation there would be a much greater variety of practices and teachings that people would encounter and along with the books describing the liturgies for the sacraments was also a catechism to help clearly spread the teachings and beliefs of our faith. Along with the Protestant Reformation this was also the time when the New World was being explored and numerous missionaries would be going to various cultures throughout the world with minimal ability to keep in contact with others for long periods. Establishing clear and uniform practices for our faith was a critical way to help assure the faith passed on was our Catholic faith. Going forward to 1963 and Pius VI with Vatican II we realize the world was now very different. Communication, transportation, education are only some of the most basic differences let alone our government and societal structures and beliefs. The most obvious change from Vatican II of celebrating the sacraments in our local language allowed such a deeper understanding and participation for the average person. With our current catechism we not only encourage a uniformity of our beliefs but also a deeper understanding so we can truly form our individual consciences regarding these beliefs and how we are to live them out in each of our unique situations. These are very simple comparisons and observations about these two different times, but if we don t take the time to consider them not only can we miss the opportunity of learning from our history, but also the opportunities that the future may hold. Continued changes and advances in our world will always provide new challenges, but hopefully we also see the opportunities they offer to understand, live and share our faith in ways that we couldn t before. Peace, Fr. Nick Mass Intentions Monday, May 7 6:30 am Fr. Tom Schaab Ryne Schnell Tuesday, May 8 8:00 am Ward Conrad William Cody Wednesday, May 9 6:30 am Sr Marie V. Garesché Lisa Hatton Intention Thursday, May 10 8:00 am Poor Souls Arturo Reyes Friday, May 11 6:30 am Helene Schweitzer Patricia Wright Saturday, May 12 8:00 am Bonifacio P. Arribas 5:00 pm Joseph Balota Sunday, May 13 The Ascension Of The Lord 7:30 am St Joseph Parishioners 9:00 am Mary Isabel Bone 11:00 am Genevieve Neaf

4 We Pray For Our Loved Ones May God provide health and comfort to Jennifer Magestro Marilyn Phelps Suzanne Boland Judy Bencke Lira Roble Eugene Shalhoob Joy Fischer Dr Carr Worland Kisa Minardi Jeff Miller Sue Clancy Chris Tinker Mike Proctor Barry Andrews John Welch Sr. Eleanor Maria Guehlstorf LaJuana Hinch Michael Phelps Joan Harrison May 5/6, 2018 Sixth Sunday of Easter Pretty Simple The message of Jesus is not really complicated. Not always easy, but not complicated: Love God and one another. And in this love you will find joy, and that joyful giving will bear much fruit. The 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal, Tell Your Story, features story after story of the bold witness of generosity and mercy, sacrifice and charity, love and joy. Please take a moment and go online to see the stories of love and joy. You can also tell your story, using #catholicstl. And please consider a gift to the Appeal when asked. Rest In Peace We offer our sympathy and prayers to the family and friends of Malka Soudah, mother of Hani Soudah, wo died Saturday. May God welcome Malka home, bless those who mourn her loss, and fill them with peace in their time of sorrow. CASSEROLE DROP OFF DATE & LOCATION Tim O Connor is drop off point for Casseroles. This month our drop off date is Thursday, May 10. Tim s address is 536 Mapleview Dr, Questions, contact Tim at The Deadline to submit an ar cle for the bulle n is Monday at 10 am READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 16:4a Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c- 8; Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-20 Friday: Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Sunday: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mk 16:15-20 Wedding Banns Bann II Kristen DiFate & Adam Hallas Please pray for them as they begin their life together. A Peek at the Week Ahead Monday, May 7 5:15 pm PSR, School Wednesday, May 9 7:00 pm Adult Choir Practice, CH Thursday, May 10 6:30 am Forming Men for Christ, PH 7:30 pm Confluence Orchestra free Performance, Church Sunday, May 13 9:30 am PSR, School

5 Mark your calendars for our annual Mother s Day rose sale after all Masses the weekend of 5/12 5/13. By purchasing a lovely rose for the Mother in your life, you will also be helping an expectant Mom. All proceeds will be donated to Birthright St. Louis. Parish School of Religion Update Today our second grade students are excused from regular PSR classes and will be arriving this afternoon with family and friends to celebrate First Holy Communion. First Holy Communion is a big deal! Jesus comes to us in a unique way, as we receive His Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity into our own body and soul. This is beautiful, personal, and joyful! This is why the first time a family member receives Holy Eucharist it is an event to celebrate. The boys and girls will be profoundly united with Jesus in a way that they never have before! With the reception of Holy Communion our souls become the bride of Christ, this is why the First Communicants wear white dresses and suits. Families have parties and take pictures. The very fact that we celebrate First Communion demonstrates our belief in the true presence. We should all celebrate Holy Communion, whether it is the first time or 101st time! Sunday Worship May 12-13, :00 pm Ingrid & Wilson Stahl Richard Kurz Bunny Hosler Amy David Ramon Floro 7:30 am Volunteer Frank Hackmann Clare Reid Dave Gardner Volunteer ST. JOSEPH PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION REGISTRATION IS ONGOING! Do you have a student in grades pre-k through 8 th grade? Religious education is an important component for forming children in the teaching of the Catholic Faith. Classes take place Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:45 am and on Monday evenings from 5:15-6:30 pm. Please look into sending your child to St. Joseph for religious education, sacramental preparation, and family formation. Go to the parish website: stjosephclayton.org or call the school office at HIGH SCHOOL THEOLOGY COURSE This school year St. Joseph will be offering a course for high school students who are currently attending schools without Catholic theology. The course will be taught on Monday nights from 6:45 to 8:00 pm. This year students will be studying Sacred Scripture. This will be a course equivalent to that which is taught at area Catholic High Schools. For more information on the course please contact the school office at or debcrestj@gmail.com. 9:00 am Declan O Leary Mary Joan Woods Terry Carmack Marcella Leonardo Deacon Del 11:00 am Ava Purcell & Lia Favazza Mike Page Carmen Leonardi Shannon Hadley Volunteer To become a minister call

6 Congratulations to our 2nd Grade students who will receive, for the first time, the Sacrament of the Eucharist on Sunday, May 6th Molly Arnold Andy Byron Ada Collier Kaitlyn Connor Emmet Duchinsky Elsa Feldmeir Cade Frazier Jake Frazier Mia Friend Laken Hadley Charlie Hannibal Abby Hogenson Beatrice Long Lucy McKean Kennan Miller Anna Kate Musiek Connor O'Leary Izzy Pratl Audrey Purcell Elle Saleeby Sam Stapleton Emme Starkey Fletcher Starkey Javi Suarez William Weltig Penny Wools Genevieve Zimmerman All men are invited to join Fr. James Mason, J.D., the President-Rector of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, for Mass, coffee, and a talk at St. Joseph s Catholic Church in Clayton on the second Thursday of every month. The purpose of this monthly event is to help form men in the faith and moral teachings of the Catholic Church. UPCOMING SESSION May 10, 2018 SCHEDULE 6:30 a.m. Mass in the Church 7:00 7:45 a.m. Coffee, Refreshments, and Fr. Mason s Talk in the Church Basement Participants are welcome to attend any part of the morning. LOCATION St. Joseph s Catholic Church 106 N. Meramec Ave., Clayton, MO Mary responded to God s call with faith and love. Do you sometimes find it hard to do the same in your life? ALL women of ALL ages and walks of life are invited to FIAT where together we can learn how to joyfully, generously and courageously say yes to God s call to each of us in our vocation as Catholic women. Fiat will meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Each meeting will include prayer and a talk from a distinguished seminary faculty member. May 17th Fr. James Mason, President-Rector of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary SCHEDULE 8:00 a.m. Gathering and Rosary 8:15 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Speaker LOCATION Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, 5200 Glennon Drive, St. Louis, MO 63119

7 St Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Supplies are Running LOW Products needed for the St Joseph Food Pantry: Food products for children: Peanut butter, jelly, Cheerios or any kind of cereal, chicken noodle soup Food products for adults: canned meats, canned pasta, canned chili, canned fruit Personal products: shampoo, hand soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, combs, brushes, hand cream, Chapstick Thank you, Kathy Concannon, StVdP GREAT ADULT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY: Paul VI Institute of Catechetical and Pastoral Studies offers courses to adults seeking a greater understanding of the Catholic faith. Classes are offered online and in classrooms at various locations around the Archdiocese. Some of our courses this summer are: ONLINE: Catechism I Basic Catholic Doctrine; Catechism III Foundations of Catholic Morality; Catholic Sexual Morality; A Survey of World Religions; The Lord s Prayer; A Biblical, Theological, Spiritual Commentary, etc. CLASSROOM: Social Responsibility in the Age Division; Meet Mary Our Mother; Teaching Religious Education to Children with Special Needs; Creativity in Catechesis, Teaching Religion to Children, Divinization in the poetry and writings of St. John of the Cross, etc. For further information on other courses please see our brochure or visit our website: or call Paul VI The summer 2018 semester begins June 4 August 4, Registration deadline is May 25, 2018 for June classroom and online course registration. Registration for our July course is June 15, A MORNING WITH MARY, MOTHER OF PRIESTS with Fr. Joseph Aytona, of the Fathers of Mercy, (appears on EWTN speaking on spiritual maternity for priests) Saturday, June 9, All Women are invited on the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary to St. Michael the Archangel Parish, 7622 Sutherland Ave. in Shrewsbury, MO am Mass; 9 am 2 Talks on spiritual maternity and the priesthood, Adoration, Rosary and other prayers, Priest Adoption. Noon Potluck Lunch. Free, but please REGISTER by JUNE 6 - Online smfpstl@gmail.com or Call Sponsored by the Apostolate of Spiritual Mother-hood for Priests in the Archdiocese of St. Louis.