If God is for us, who can be against us?

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1 The Carpenter March 18, th 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! Begins Tonight Return to me with your whole heart. If God is for us, who can be against us? Harden not your hearts....the Lord looks into the heart. Create a clean heart in me, O Lord. St. Joseph Catholic Church Libertyville, Illinois 1

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3 Campus Renovations Continue The parish will soon begin the next two projects of St. Joseph Catholic Church s Master Plan. 1. Improved Church Lighting Church is currently 60-99% under-lit Phase 1 Church Lighting - funded Phase 2 Narthex Lighting - not funded 2. New Church Roof Roof is 26 years old and leaks not funded Total cost of the projects is estimated at $800,000, of which half of the cost will come from parish savings and rebates from the Annual Catholic Appeal campaign. We need your help raising the remaining $400, New Roof Details Later in the year a new roof needs to be installed on the church. A roof is expected to last 20 years and we are past the useful life of our roof. Maintenance of the current 26 year old roof continuously requires repairs. Recent repairs have been patching previous leaks as well as new ones. The heavy rains last summer and fall required buckets in some pews during Mass. The Facilities Committee recommends that the new roof be installed in early autumn to be ahead of the winter weather. The roof would be done before the narthex lighting, an indoor project. 1. Improved Church Lighting Details Phase 1 of the lighting plan (inside the worship space of the church) will replace 49 existing fixtures with LED lighting and add 48 new LED fixtures to the worship space, the confessional areas and candle stands. There will be a dimming control system to accommodate special services. This phase has already been fully funded by private donations. Phase 2 of the lighting project will replace the existing fluorescent lighting in the narthex with LED lighting. An analysis of the church s interior lighting by a lighting design expert found that all areas of the church sanctuary, worship space, confessional areas, entry vestibules, narthex, stained glass windows are 60% to 99% under-lit. LEDs use 40-70% less electricity than traditional lighting options and the heat generated by them is greatly decreased. This means that climate control costs like air conditioning will be reduced. LEDs have a general life expectancy of 50,000 hours. If they are used about 10 hours a day they will last about 13.7 years instead of the burnout rate of two years for traditional lighting. LEDs cost more initially but save money and maintenance over the long term. The Parish Finance Council, Pastoral Parish Council and Facilities Committee approved upgrading to the newer LED technology to reduce operating, air conditioning and maintenance costs while creating a beautiful and welcoming interior and preserving the church s prayerful environment. 3 Buckets catching rain water, rooftop leak area and open seams in roof (below) The plan to partially pay for the roof and narthex lighting is to use money already saved in the Capital Improvement Fund. To complete funding for the roof and narthex lighting, the blue General Capital Improvement Fund envelopes in parishioners packets will be renamed Roof and Lighting Fund this spring. Electronic donors can contribute to these important projects by selecting the Roof and Lighting Fund icon on the parish website at All donations received in those designated funding options will be used specifically for these projects, which must be fully funded before they can be started. ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH ROOF & LIGHTING FUND Thank you for generously donating to the maintenance of our church

4 Return to me with your whole heart. If God is for us, who can be against us? Dear sisters and brothers, on, to take on more responsibility as a Pastor of another church in our Archdiocese. Today I would like to inform you that I am officially appointed to be the Pastor of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Prospect Heights. I continue to serve here to the end of June and will begin a new chapter of my life at St. Alphonsus on July 1. leave will give us a chance to appreciate and strengthen our good relationship which we have had with one another in the last six years. I promise that I will keep you all in my prayers wherever I go. May God bless you and the St. Joseph Catholic Church community always. Love and Peace, Fr. Joseph Le 5th Sunday of Lent March 18 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m., Gym and Gym Foyer Thursday, March 22 Friday, March 23 Church: Music Ministry Saturday, March 24 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. followed by 5:00 p.m. Mass. Palm (Passion) Sunday - March 25 Regular Sunday Mass Schedule Holy Thursday - March 29 Early Deadlines for the Carpenter Coming Up Submissions for the March 25 (Palm Sunday) Carpenter were due on Wednesday, March 14. The deadline for the April 1 (Easter) Carpenter will be on Wednesday, March 21. Thank you for your attention. Lenten Information Ministries of the parish are reminded that there are to be no meetings scheduled during Holy Week, March 25-March 31. There will be a daylong opportunity for Reconciliation on March 24 from 11 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Confessions will not be heard on Holy Saturday. The Parish Office will be closed on Good Friday. Create a clean heart in me, O Lord. St. Joseph Catholic Church Lenten Calendar The Church entered into the new and everlasting covenant with the Paschal mystery. The day intricate are Harden not your hearts. is fully -...the Lord looks into the heart. Create a clean heart in me, O Lord. us. It requires be changes I eyes. Lord s Supper, 7:30 Koenig Center. Night Prayer to close Exposition at 11:30 p.m. Good Friday - March 30 the Passion of the Lord Holy Saturday - March 31 The Great Easter Vigil, 8:00 p.m. EASTER Sunday, April 1 Let Us Rejoice! Masses: 7:15 a.m., 9:00 a.m.,10:45 a.m.,10:45 a.m. Family Mass, 12:30 p.m. No Sunday 5:00 p.m. Mass. Upcoming Events at St. Joseph Catholic Church March March 22 Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations, 3:00-4:00 p.m. in Church March 24 Confessions all day in Church, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. March 24 More information at

5 Faith Formation Editor s Note: St. Joseph s Vocations Team continues to pray for religious vocations and help engage people to learn about God s calling in their own lives and others. As part of their service, the team has collected stories from parishioners whose relatives and friends have followed God s call to the priesthood, diaconate or religious life, and will share one once a month in the Carpenter. God Called, He Responded: Fr. David Beauvais My youngest brother, David, is a retired priest in the Diocese of Rockford. He spent time during his school years with Msgr. Peter Meegan at Santa Maria del Popolo in Mundelein. Monsignor told David, following his education at Loras College, to choose the Rockford Diocese rather than the larger Chicago Archdiocese. and commitment to the priesthood. Of course, our mother loved him best. When Dave came home, he was treated royally. dren, marry them, and be there for each one of us in time of need. Even in retirement, David uses his degree in social work to counsel others and fill in for his brother priests as needed in the Rockford Diocese. As a large family whose children grew up in the 1940s and 1950s, our parents supported the idea of vocations. They were very happy to have a daughter who became a nun and a son who became a priest. We indeed have been fortunate. - Parishioner Cecile Harris The Vocations Ministry offers prayers for vocations with exposition and ado- St. Joseph Church. Please join us in praying that all people throughout the world will discern and accept the mission that God has planned for them. St. Joseph Catholic School s sixth graders headed to Camp Edwards in East Troy, Wisconsin last week for two days of teambuilding and outdoor adventures. On Wednesday morning, students, teachers and parents held a prayer service in the Koenig Center and then boarded buses to East Troy. They spent the next two days at an outdoor educational facility participating in a variety of team-building activities. The two-day adventure ended with an outdoor prayer service. For more than twenty years, SJCS students have enjoyed this wonderful tradition that enhances their faith and friendships. Youth & Adult Volunteers Needed June am-12 pm Religious Ed Family Projects many family activities in the Family Take-Home Lessons offered through the Religious Education program. In addition to Lenten projects, other take-home lessons include activities on prayer and on the liturgical calendar. The rewards are beyond compare! Make your faith a priority: Register Now for Religious Education! - Re-enrollment for Returning Families: New Student Enrollment: Religious Education: registration 5

6 Faith Formation COFFEE CONVERSATION Parents: Parents: Mike Fitzgibbons, Campus Minister Mike at Carmel Fitzgibbons, High School and a family counselor, will present on how Campus Minister at to recognize and manage stress in our Carmel High School children. Please register on the parish website under Adult Faith Formation/Coffee and Conversation. and a family counselor, will present on how to Sunday, April 15, :00-10:15 AM recognize and manage Tuesday, April 17, :00-2:00 PM (School Parents Only) stress in our children. Tuesday, April 17, 2018 Please 4:30-5:45 PM register on the parish ALL PRESENTATIONS website TAKE under PLACE IN THE KOENIG Adult CENTER. Faith Formation/Coffee and Conversation. Attention 2nd Graders & Parents! Join us for a special FIRST COMMUNION WORKSHOP Saturday, April 7, 9:00-11:00 am Koenig Center Join us for a morning with your First Communion Candidate to assemble a personal First Communion banner while deepening your understanding of the Sacrament of the Eucharist. The children will learn about the Gift of the Eucharist and will also experience up-close the Sacred Vessels, Tabernacle and other religious items that are part of the Sacrament. All Men of the Parish: Please save the dates of April 28 and 29 for the end, the. Displaying the banner on the family pew is a beautiful tradition at the First Communion Mass. Sign up for this event by contacting Andrea Ruiz at azahar1972@yahoo.com PURCHASE A BANNER KIT FOR $20 ONLINE (ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED) AT IN THE RELIGIOUS ED OFFICE, OR AT THE WORKSHOP. (A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE ST. JOSEPH S RELIGIOIUS EDUCATION GUARDIAN ANGEL FUND.) -OR- IF YOU ARE CRAFTY, BRING YOUR OWN MATERIALS & ASSEMBLE AT THE WORKSHOP. Youth 6

7 Prayer & Worship Recognizing the Face of Jesus in Others An open opportunity for all parishioners to spend a morning of reflection is approaching soon. With gratitude we welcome back Dr. Claire Noonan, DMin., who is a practical theologian and has experience in university ministry, adult faith formation, and social justice education in her role as Vice President for Mission and Ministry at Dominican University. She is a frequent speaker at local and national gatherings. Like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, many of us are walking beside someone who is experiencing pain, loss or suffering. How do we cultivate the attentiveness Saturday, April 14 Koenig Center 9:15 11:45 a.m. (following the 8:30 Mass in church) Continental breakfast will be available. Please come and bring a friend. Schedules 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. (Second 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. Reconciliation Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon or by appointment. Presiders/Deacons Saturday, March 24 5:00 Fr. Trout Sunday, March 25 7:15 Fr. Luboyera 9:00 Fr. Luboyera 10:45 Fr. Hennessey 10:45 KC Fr. Kartje 12:30 Fr. Le 5:00 Fr. Le In Memory Please pray for the souls of: Robert Zwaska Hugo Tagli Please Pray for the Sick Ruby Gifford Marcie Sallmann Robert Zwaska Mary T. Jordan Sean Kolber Nicole Morales Mary Foresta Maria E. Coton Kevin Scanlan Cliff Young Peter Sylvester Aidan Kirkpatrick Diane LaCrosse Micah Peckels Quirk with a new musical setting of The Seven Last Words of Christ from the Cross Join our parish Music Ministry in prayer of this ageless Lenten devotion. March 23 ~ 7:00 p.m. in Church 7 Mass Intentions Monday March 19 6:30 Parishioners and Thomas DesLauriers Tuesday March 20 6:30 Parishioners 8:30 Mrs. Patricia Ann McMahon Wednesday March 21 6:30 Grace Kometer 8:30 Harold & Theresa Dunham and Ella Zimmerman Thursday March 22 6:30 Janet Klausegger 8:30 Mary Dunn and Peggy Ames Friday March 23 6:30 Marilyn McCluskey Saturday March 24 8:30 Robert Sewall Sunday Parishioners Can You Help Tend the Easter Flowers? The Environment and Art committee is extending an invitation for a few people to maintain and water the Easter flowers on the altar and in the narthex during the Easter season. A green thumb is not required! Volunteer and bring some friends! I m looking forward to hearing from you! Please contact Carol Suvanich by ing to: Carolann610@comcast.net or phone

8 Prayer & Worship Monday, March 19 Is the Feast of St. Joseph, our Patron Saint Is he not the carpenter s son? This Monday, March 19, we celebrate the feast of Saint Joseph, our Patron Saint. From Scripture, we know Joseph as a humble carpenter, dedicated to his family and obedient to the Lord s call staying true to Mary (Mt 1:18-25), seeking refuge for his family in Egypt (Mt 2:13-15) and ultimately set- The day has been celebrated for over a thousand years. It was established as a special feast of the whole of the Western Church in And, in 1870, Pope Pius IX named St. Joseph the patron and engineers, as well as of our parish. His death in the arms of Mary and Jesus has been projected as the model of the holy presence to be sought in prayer at the end of one s life. As a parish, we honor him with our Church and its art, Ecumenical Easter Sunrise Service Join an Ecumenical Sunrise Service on Easter Sunday at the North Pavilion at Independence Grove Forest Preserve on Route 137 just east of Millwaukee Avenue. Gates will open at 5:30 a.m., rain or shine; the service will begin at 6:00 a.m. and end by 7:00. This does not replace Easter Mass. Rather, it adds to our Easter celebration by giving us the opportunity to announce and share our Easter joy with our Christian brothers and sisters. As the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb The angel said to them, Do not be afraid Jesus the crucified has been raised Then they went away quickly from the tomb, fearful yet overjoyed, and ran to announce this Formation and Training for New Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Here at St. Joseph Catholic Church on April 7 Sponsored by the Vicariate 1, Deanery ABC Ministry Commission Persons wishing to be Eucharistic Ministers are invited on Saturday, April 7 from 8:30 a.m. to Noon to a formation session in the Formation Center at 112 N. Milwaukee Avenue (handicapped accessible). To register, go to Matousek at smatous@stmota.org. This training meets the Archdiocesan requirements for mandation or remandation. Eucharistic Ministers who attend April 7: Practicum training will take place on Monday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Please enter through the handicap doors on the far east end. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Kolber: or Limmycat1@gmail.com. 8 including the Holy Family stained glass from 1905 (pictured), the large stained-glass windows Na- Jesus above the choir, and the exquisite Shrine to St. Joseph at the back of Church. As individuals we can honor him with attendance at Mass on his feast day and by embracing his humility and faithfulness in our vocations. elected Pope, Francis noted in his homily that Saint Joseph appears as a strong and courageous man, a working man, yet in his heart we see great tenderness, which is not the virtue of the weak but rather a sign of strength of spirit and a capacity for concern, for compassion, for genuine openness to others, for love. On his day, let us pray that the world will embrace that openness and love for others. Lector Training Here on April 7 For New Ministers Only Sponsored by the Vicariate 1, Deanery ABC Ministry Commission Lectors have a critical role in the celebration of the Mass. This training will provide the skills and self-confidence needed for those who wish to become lectors in their own parish. Open to adults and high school students. St. Joseph Formation Center Saturday, April 7 8:30 registration, 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. session Presenter is Maureen Evers, Pastoral Associate, St. Mary of Vernon. To register, go to org stmota.org. The Formation Center (handicapped accessible) is in the strip mall south of St. Joseph Parish. Parking and entrance is in the rear of the building.

9 Prayer & Worship Spiritual Bereavement Support Group to Begin April 6 secutive Friday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the St. Joseph Room at the Parish Office and Ministry Center. Advance registration is required. Please call Maryann Morse at or her at mcodebike5@sbcglobal.net to register or for further information. Social Justice & Service Kairos Prison Ministry International Retreat #23 at Stateville Correctional Center April 28 - May 1 Needs Your Help Not all volunteers need to enter the prison walls. All share though a desire to follow Christ s admonition I was in prison and you visited me. (Matthew 25:36). Kairos Retreats have opportunities for Outside the Walls Support such as prayer commitments, baking cookies, expressions of love. Cookies Needed This men s prison retreat is an ecumenical version based on the Catholic Cursillo. One thing we bring in as a symbol of God s love is homemade cookies. We never want these to run out and we are handing these out all weekend to inmates and guards. The team needs to have over 2,000 we brought last year. As simple as this concept is, the men really feel moved upon hearing and seeing that people on the outside spent time praying and cooking for them. Recipes and directions are available by at brodarick727@comcast.net. I ll happily pick up the cookies or you may deliver them to my residence located at 727 Ardmore Terrace, Libertyville. From April I will have containers on my front porch for collection. We need the cookies no later than April 20. AGING GRACEFULLY IS THERE A SAFETY NET? 121 E. Maple Ave., Libertyville, IL Saturday, April 14 6:00-7:00 p.m. Koenig Center A topic for discussion nobody wants to have but would put so many of us at ease. How to avoid a crisis! Join us as we explore different resources in senior care, from in-home care to affordable assisted living to rehab and long-term care. Meet the experts in the industry from Catholic Charities, Victory Centre and Winchester House. RSVP Today! RSVP to Mary Causey at MCausey@stjoseph-libertyville.org. 9 Green Tips for Lent The Earth is the Lord s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it. Psalm 24:1-2 Are we making environmental progress during work on for a sustainable environment: 1. Avoid wet wipes. These contain plastic fibers that don t break down like cardboard or paper would. 2. Do away with plastic straws which do not break down in the landfill soaps, and lotions. Instead, fill up your lasting changes can we make to protect Update on the Maristella Ministry & a Thank You Dear Friends, It has been over two months since I have been to Church. I have been sick and had four procedures. I never I came in. We must be grateful for our Church and the people who make it what it is. I take this opportunity to thank all those who called me, visited me, sent flowers, sent cards and brought Holy Communion and, yes, food. I heard I love you help homeless families. My co-partners Heather and Keisha have been doing a great job in the office. I am striving to check my cycle of living with help from the Lord. He must have wanted me to take it easy for awhile. Please pray for me and thank you! I have prayed for all of you during many sleepless nights. - Fran Forys

10 Social Justice & Service Employment Ministry to Meet on Wednesday, March 21 What Do I Want to Do? Series Part 6 of 6 Entering the job search, our first and primary task is are clear about what you want, it will help you present yourself to a prospective employer in a confident and succinct manner. Developing a strong job search strategy starts with understanding your unique value proposition. Over our first six 2018 meetings, the Employment Ministry is pleased to offer sessions to help you: 1) Determine what skills, talents, strengths and abilities make you unique, what kind of jobs are likely to provide you with the most personal satisfaction, 2) Help you develop the language to clearly articulate your unique traits in just two or three sentences, and 3) Create a crisp, clear value proposition for yourself and prospective employers. What Do I Want To Do? - 6 Part Series: January 3 - Process Overview: Values, Interests, Motivators & Life Balance January 17 - Keirsey Temperaments (MBTI) February 7 - My Strengths / My Gifts (Strengthsfinder 2.0) February 21 - Predictive Index Assessment March 7 - Competency Inventory Community Building Guild Circle News St. Rose Quilt Circle: Do you have an interest in - Monday, March 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Formation Center Room D. Whatever your skill level, come and create, learn and laugh with us! For further information, contact Cheryl Craig at ccraig3@swbell.net or St. Anne de Beaupré Card-Making Circle: Join us this week, Tuesday, March 20, at the Formation Center at 9:30 a.m. We have a wonderful group of ladies that enjoy making greeting cards. For more information, call Terrie Coconate at or terrie coconate@yahoo.com Ss. Mary and Martha Circle: Our Circle gathers together to read the scriptures for the coming weekend Mass. We are not a group of scripture scholars. We share how the message affects and is relevant in our everyday lives. We welcome you to join us for all sessions or drop in when you can. Gathering dates: Wednesdays, 1:30 to 3:00, St. Joseph Room in the Parish Office, Wednesday, March 21. For more information, please contact: Lpopeck4@comcast.net. Please join us in welcoming the following new parish members: Thomas & Kristen Kubala, Christopher & Katrina Tucker, Dianne Elmquest, Steven & Sarah Fredricks and Kevin & Nicole Gas. Welcome to our community of faith! 10 from Resume Accomplishments March 21 - Value Proposition / Brand You This is the meeting where we pull together all the elements of the previous five sessions to create your individual Value Proposition the qualities that make you stand out from other candidates, also known as your previous sessions! Each meeting takes 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-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 Wednesday of each month and usually feature topical presentations followed by group networking. If you have questions, please contact John Jennings at jfjennings@ comcast.net Employers are invited to post open positions with us by sending an to: StJosephEmploymentMinistry@yahoogroups.com. Senior Corner KEENAGER Free newspaper by Catholic Charities. Call ST. JOSEPH PARISH SPONSORED Babysitters Needed the scriptures for the weekend Mass. Wednesdays, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m., St. Joseph Room in Parish Office. CENTER ACTIVITIES Information about Libertyville Senior Events along with exercise, cards, woodcarving, line dancing and more are in the Senior Update on tables in the narthex. p.m., $7. Call for appointment. the Senior Center every Monday at 10:00 a.m. day (Cook) or Friday (Aspen)

11 Community Building St. Joseph Catholic Church Welcoming Ministry Each year, well over 100 new families join St. Joseph Catholic Church. St. Joseph s invites you to share your love for our parish by becoming an ambassador to one of these new faces. We invite you to undertake a simple act on behalf of the parish. It is not labor-intensive and certainly not time-consuming. We are asking you to extend a welcome to a new family. You won t have to figure out how to do this by yourself. We ll give you some the process simple and best of all, welcoming. Remember when someone took you aside to be your friend, showed you the your passion a few times each year with a new family, please call and we ll show you how you can help. Mothers with Young Children Bi-Monthly Meeting: Dr. Eileen Morrison Thursday, March 22, 9:15-11:00 a.m., Formation Center of Libertyville speaks to us about Women s Health, spe- - available, $9 for one child or $12 for two or more. Volunteer Opportunity: Thursday, March 22, 5:00-6:00 p.m., Village Church of Gurnee Kindred Life, a support group for teen moms, has asked MYC to provide dinner for them on March 22. We will be providing Lasagna, Salad, fruit and bread. Please RSVP and write a comment on which option you would like to help with. There are a few options we will need two of each item, so you can volunteer to prepare the food and deliver it at 5:45 p.m., or pay for the cost of an item being provided. We will be purchasing questions, please Meg Likus at Meg.likus@gmail.com. Thank you for your generosity and participation! March Book Club (in April), Thursday, April 5, 7:30-9:30 p.m., The Green Room of Libertyville Head on over for Book Club! We will be reading Still Me by Jo Jo Moyes. We hope you can join! 11 Next Euchre Night Saturday, March 24 Our next Euchre Night will be on Saturday, March 24. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and cards begin at 7:00. We meet at 200 N. Milwaukee, Lower Level. Enter through the Milwaukee Avenue doors. St. Joseph s Euchre Night is for anyone who plays Euchre and is interested in meeting neighbors, munching on snacks, and having some laughs. Players 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 or you just have questions, please send an to Stuart and Fran Skinner at fskinner@ aumpartnersllc.com. Babysitters Needed St. Joseph s Mothers with Young Children is seeking several parish women to serve as occasional babysitters for our children during the group s meetings. Our meetings are held on select Thursdays during the school year from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Formation Center. All babysitters must complete the Protecting God s Children for Adults training course (approximately 4 hours). Pay selected will also be compensated for their time spent fulfilling the training requirement. If interested, please contact Wendy Doty at or wmdoty76@gmail.com. Readings for the Week Monday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9; Jn 8:51-59 Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 St. Turibius of Mogrovejo Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16; (procession) Is 50:4-7; Ps 22: 8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1 15:47 [15:1-39]

12 Accountability Thoughts on Giving - just as God cares for us. Bulletin Submissions Submit Carpenter articles to Marie Tuohy (marietuohy@sbcglobal.net) 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 jsosa@stjosephlibertyville.org & Deacon George Kashmar at gkashmar@stjoseph-libertyville.org 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. Stewardship of Treasure Weekly Offering for February 25, 2018 Current Year Last Year Week Year to Date Week Year to Date Weekend Offering $23,865 $887,253 $18,989 $834,550 Electronic Giving $4,876 $544,896 $6,325 $513,425 Total Collection $28,742 $1,432,149 $25,314 $1,347,975 Difference $(12,258) $(2,851) 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 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 A Minister of Care is available to bring Communion. Guide to Funeral Planning Please call the parish office for assistance planning guide. Stay Connected Website: Facebook: facebook.com/stjosephlibertyville Instagram: 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 to birth; 6:00 p.m. the 2nd Monday of every odd-numbered month at 6:00 p.m. in church. Baptism for School- Aged Children Preparation classes for parents and children begin in September. Call for information and registration. Sacrament of Penance Celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday mornings or by arrangement. 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 vestibule 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, , before 4:30 (M-F) or Noon Saturday to reserve your key and to get the access code obtained it from, NOT in the slot to the left of the door. 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 stjoseph-libertyville.org. 12

13 St. Joseph Catholic Church 121 E. Maple Avenue, Libertyville, Illinois Phone Fax Website Parish 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 jtrout@stjoseph-libertyville.org nle@stjoseph-libertyville.org Rev. Martin Luboyera, Associate Pastor Rev. John Hennessey, Pastor Emeritus mluboyera@stjoseph-libertyville.org jhennessey@stjoseph-libertyville.org Deacons George Kashmar, Dennis Mudd, David Tiemeier Mrs. Mary Causey, Director of Social Justice and Service , mcausey@stjoseph-libertyville.org Mrs. Ann Harmon, Parish Office Manager , aharmon@stjoseph-libertyville.org Mr. Dan Harris, Facilities Manager , dharris@stjoseph-libertyville.org Deacon George Kashmar, Pastoral Director of Ministries , gkashmar@stjoseph-libertyville.org Mrs. Kelly McMahon, Director of Technology , kmcmahon@stjoseph-libertyville.org Pastoral Staff Mrs. Anne Phoenix, Principal, St. Joseph School , aphoenix@stjoseph-libertyville.org Ms. Katie Ploch, Youth Minister , kploch@stjoseph-libertyville.org Mr. David Retseck, Director of Faith Formation , dretseck@stjoseph-libertyville.org Mrs. Anna Roeser, Director of Administration , aroeser@stjoseph-libertyville.org Mr. Ron Vanasdlen, MAM, Director of Music , rvanasdlen@stjoseph-libertyville.org Parish Pastoral Council the PPC at info@stjoseph-libertyville.org. 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), Parish Finance Council Fr. John Trout, (Chair) 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 Mark 15:1-39 (Short version) Leader: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark Response: Glory to You, O Lord As soon as morning came, the chief priests with the elders and They pressed into service a passer-by, Simon, a Cyrenian, who the scribes, that is, the whole Sanhedrin held a council. They bound was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, Jesus, led him away, and handed him over to Pilate. Pilate ques- to carry his cross. They brought him to the place of Golgotha which is translated Place of the Skull They gave him wine drugged with myrrh, You say so. The chief priests accused him of many things. Again but he did not take it. Then they crucified him and divided his garments by casting lots for them to see what each should take. It was they accuse you of. Jesus gave him no further answer, so that Pilate nine o clock in the morning when they crucified him. The inscription of the charge against him read, The King of the Jews. With Now on the occasion of the feast he used to release to them one him they crucified two revolutionaries, one on his right and one on prison along with the rebels who had committed murder in a rebellion. The crowd came forward and began to ask him to do for them ing, Aha! You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three - as he was accustomed. Pilate answered, Do you want me to release days, save yourself by coming down from the cross. Likewise the chief priests, with the scribes, mocked him among themselves and said, He saved others; he cannot save himself. Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross that we may see and Pilate again said to them in reply, Then what do you want me to believe. Those who were crucified with him also kept abusing him. At noon darkness came over the whole land until three in the They only shouted the louder, Crucify him. So Pilate, wishing to scourged, handed him over to be crucified. said, Look, he is calling Elijah. One of them ran, soaked a sponge The soldiers led him away inside the palace, that is, the praetorium, and assembled the whole cohort. let us see if Elijah comes to take him down. Jesus gave a loud cry with wine, put it on a reed and gave it to him to drink saying, Wait, They clothed him in purple and, weaving a crown of thorns, placed and breathed his last. Here all kneel and pause for a short time. The it on him. They began to salute him with, Hail, King of the Jews! veil of the sanctuary was torn in two from top to bottom. When the and kept striking his head with a reed and spitting upon him. They centurion who stood facing him saw how he breathed his last he knelt before him in homage. And when they had mocked him, they said, Truly this man was the Son of God! The Gospel of the Lord. stripped him of the purple cloak, dressed him in his own clothes, Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. and led him out to crucify him. Reflection Lenten period of prayer, penance and almsgiving and we have one last chance to assess how we are doing. We are given the opportunity to redouble our efforts to grow spiritually closer to our loving God by embracing the teachings of His beloved Son. The Mass readings for Palm Sunday (consider reflecting on the Opening Procession reading, Mark 11:1-10 and the Passion narrative, Mark 14:1-15:1-39) prepare us to enter into the joys and sorrows of Holy Week. The first reading narrates how many of His disciples have come to believe in Jesus message and enthusiastically welcome His triumphant arrival in Jerusalem. Their hope is that Jesus will establish a new day and a new way of life for the children of Israel. Yet soon, in the Passion narrative, we will be reminded that even a profoundly good and loving message can be a threat to those who are invested in their old ways. We are reminded that change can be threatening and that we are called to follow His example and continue to be people of love and compassion all the way to the end no matter what price the world might wish to impose upon us. For further reflection on Palm Sunday, see The Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs , Reflection Questions Readings for the Week Please see page