The Carpenter. Our Vision

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1 The Carpenter February 12, th Sunday in Ordinary Time 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! Super weekend begins with Trivia Night and ends with the Super Bowl. Another sold-out crowd enjoyed Trivia Night! Thanks to all involved! St. Joseph Catholic Church Libertyville, Illinois 1

2 NEW CHALICES AND CIBORIA At Mass during the Liturgy of the Eucharist, you will notice new gold chalices and ciboria. The swirl hammered design, with gold exterior and a satin gold plated interior, is a beautiful complement to our tabernacle donated by the University of St. Mary of the Lake. The tabernacle was recently restored to its original glory with funds donated from Ellie Sage and her late sister, Florence Zarletti. The majority of the funds for the purchase of these additions were from parishioners. We are grateful and blessed for your donations. Purchase of the new chalices and ciboria was necessary as the existing set, used for years, needed considerable refurbishment. The cost to refurbish exceeded the purchase of the new and more appropriate set. The existing set will be retained for use, as needed. Both sets will provide us with ample supply, especially during our Christmas liturgies. Please Make Your Gift to the 2017 Annual Catholic Appeal Love Your Neighbor As Yourself Please remember that the Annual Catholic Appeal is much different than a one-time special collection. It is a pledge campaign where you can make a gift payable in installments. The ACA theme, Love Your Neighbor As Yourself, was selected to remind us that our contributions to the Annual Catholic Appeal enable the funded ministries and services to share God s love with many others in our parish, our Archdiocese, and throughout the world. Each pledge makes a difference because all parishes participate in the campaign and the gifts of many enable our Archdiocese to deliver needed ministries and services. When our parish reaches its goal of $134,611 in paid pledges, 100% of the additional funds received will be returned to us for use in our Parish. If you received your pledge form in the mail, please complete it and mail it back or bring it to Mass next weekend. For those of you that did not receive a mailing or have not had time to respond to it, we will conduct our inpew pledge process at all Masses next weekend. Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous response. Upcoming Events at St. Joseph Catholic Church February 15 Soup for the Soul, see p. 7 (Register by Monday) February 16 Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations, 3:00-4:00 p.m. in Church February 18 Liturgical Ministers, and all, invited to hear Fr. Britto, see next page February Lenten Mission, see. p. 9 March 13 Learn about Ignation Volunteer Corps, 6:30 p.m., Loughry Room March 18 St. Patrick s Party, 6:00 p.m., see registration information on page 6 More information at org An Invitation for St. Joseph s Parishioners Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ, is a member of Bellarmine s resident staff. He holds an MFA from the Yale School of Drama and a DMin from St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, Illinois. He is the founder of Charis, the national Jesuit retreat ministry for young adults in their 20s and 30s, and has trained spiritual directors at Loyola University-Chicago. A prolific writer and speaker, Fr. Michael has published books and audio on prayer, discernment, and the sacraments with Franciscan Media (St. Anthony Messenger Press), Paulist Press, 2 Liturgical Training Publications, and Heart to Heart.

3 Prayer & Worship Reflection on the Readings for Lent Next Saturday: a Morning for Liturgical Ministers and All Parishioners On Saturday, February 18 after the 8:30 a.m. Mass, we will be hosting Fr. Britto Berchmans in the Koenig Center. Fr. Berchmans will provide his insight into the readings for the Lenten Season. This session will run from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30. All Liturgical ministers are encouraged to attend and this session is open to all parishioners. The sign-up link is: Fr. Britto M. Berchmans was born in India and has served the Church in various capacities in India, Italy and the United States, and is now a Chicago diocesan priest. He speaks to groups extensively on spirituality, relationships and personal growth, and he conducts parish missions. He holds multiple Master s Degrees in physics, journalism and theology, and a Doctorate in mass communications. He has produced a six-part set of CDs entitled Enrich your Marriage. He is currently the pastor of St. Paul of the Cross Parish in Park Ridge, a parish that ministers to over 4,800 registered families. Fr. Britto laces humor into all his presentations, and recently he has been doing a comedy routine known as Holy Smokes! for audiences around Chicago. Fr. Britto hosts a monthly talk show on Catholic Radio entitled Built on the Rock which focuses on Christ-centered marriages and relationships. on Saturday, February 18, 9:30-11:30. Training for New Ministers of Care Archdiocese of Chicago, Vicariate I, Deanery ABC Ministry Commission will present a program for persons desiring to be Ministers of Care on Saturdays, March 11 and 18 (8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) at St. Francis De Sales Parish, 135 S. Bueshing Road in Lake Zurich. Full participation in both training sessions will fulfill Archdiocesan requirements for mandation. Components that will be addressed during the training are: Pastoral Communication Skills, Prayer in Care Ministry, Ministerial Procedures, Spirituality in the Ministry, Theology of Eucharist and the Experience of Suffering. St. Francis Parish has graciously offered to provide morning hospitality as well as lunch. Please register with Sue Matousek at or smatous@stmota.org. Sessions will take place in the handicapped accessible Ministry Center located south of the church. Parking is behind the church. Bringing Communion to Loved Ones at Home With the days getting colder and the streets getting icy, there may be a time your loved one is unable to maneuver the inclement weather. Our trained Ministers of Care would love to make a home visit to bring them Holy Communion. Please contact the Parish Office ( ) or Arlyss Lasecki ( ) or Judy Salzman ( ) to arrange for a Home Visit with Communion. Prayer for Peace on Fridays Every Friday at 9:15 a.m. we meet in church to pray for peace, immediately following the 8:30 a.m. Mass. However, for those who are praying at noon, please continue to do so. The act of praying intentionally for peace, not the timing, is what is important as we seek to listen to God s voice proclaiming the peace He alone brings and guiding us in our response to his call. 3 In Memory Please pray for the souls of: Shirley Hardy Germaine Henningfield Please Pray for the Sick Mary Foresta Elijah Christensen Bob Miller Dale Lothspeich Nancy Bodner Alejandro Benavides Fernando Benavides Pat Saviano Charles Lorenz Leslie Heatherman Mary T. Jordan Maria E. Coton Brett Becker Kevin Scanlan Cliff Young Peter Sylvester Aidan Kirkpatrick Diane LaCrosse Bridget Shiel Micah Peckels Quirk After 4 weeks, please notify the parish office if your loved one is still in need of our prayers.

4 Prayer & Worship Mass Intentions Monday February 13 6:30 Christina Groccia 8:30 Robert Durkin and John J. Pucin Tuesday February 14 6:30 Robert Thorpe 8:30 John Pucin and Deborah Gerlack Wednesday February 15 6:30 Dolores Palmieri and Patricia Behringer 8:30 Ann Panico and Patricia Kokum Thursday February 16 6:30 Parishioners 8:30 Janet Jacob and John Heatherman Friday February 17 6:30 Ed & Evelyn Lobus 8:30 Albert Penta and George Freund Saturday February 18 8:30 Greg Matias and Christy Kurz Sunday All parishioners Worship Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities Accessible Washrooms, west side of narthex Hearing Loop for persons with hearing aids Assisted Hearing Devices in sacristy for persons with difficulty hearing Accessible, powered door at east end of narthex Ramped north entrances to narthex Accessible Ramp on east side of sanctuary Pew Accessibility on east front side section Pew Accessibility on east front of center section Padded Pew last row, far southeast corner of church Accessible parking spaces north of church along Maple Avenue. Social Justice & Service Candy Drive Next Week The Mary and Joseph Shelter on Chicago s West Side serves approximately 280 Celebrate the Good Samaritans! Save the Date: February 25 a fundraiser for Most Blessed Trinity s Soup Kitchen, House of Peace, Graf Center and Food Pantry. Thank you for volunteering and for your donations, for being a Good Samaritan and helping out! February 25, 6:00-10:00 p.m. at Milan Banquet Hall in Waukegan. We have been serving those in need at the Waukegan Soup kitchen 30+ years, Food Pantry 20+ years, Graf Center 10+ years and House of Peace 5+ years. Your parish has helped make this possible. Thank you! Now, Most Blessed Trinity Parish invites you, our partners, to help us raise funds to continue. All are welcome! Mark your calendars! Presiders/Deacons Saturday, February 18 5:00 Fr. Trout Homilist: Deacon Kashmar Sunday, February 19 7:15 Fr. Kartje Deacon Mudd 9:00 Fr. Le Homilist: Deacon Mudd 10:45 Fr. Le 10:45 KC Fr. Hennessey 12:30 Fr. Luboyera 5:00 Fr. Luboyera people every night. St. Joseph Catholic Church parishioners volunteer at the shelter and provide candy as a treat on Sunday evenings. Will you have leftover Valentine candy that is individually wrapped to donate, or bags of bite-size Hershey Bars, Reese's Pieces, Milky Ways, Kit Kats, Skittles and Starbursts? Please donate candy by placing it in the donation boxes in the Narthex on Saturday and Sunday, February before 6:00 p.m. Thank you for your donations! Semi-Retired? Retired? Open the Doors of Your Heart The Ignatian Volunteer Corps may be for you! Members of this Jesuit service program volunteer in poor and marginalized communities two days per week (September-June), grow deeper in their Christian faith by reflecting and praying in the Ignatian tradition, and meet monthly with other IVC members and a spiritual reflector. IVC members serve as tutors, employment counselors, food pantry volunteers, companions to the elderly, hospital chaplains, and more! Detailed information is online Join us for an information session to learn more and meet IVC volunteers on Monday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Loughry Room here at St. Joseph Parish Offices. Please RSVP to Jacqueline Fitzgerald at or jfitzgerald@ ivcusa.org. 4 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.

5 Social Justice & Service St. Joseph Employment Ministry to Meet on February 15 What Do I Want to Do? Series Part 4 As one enters into job search, our first and primary task is to answer the question, What do I want to do? If you 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 these five meetings, we are pleased to offer sessions to help you: 1) Determine what skills, talents, strengths and abilities make you unique, what kind of activity energizes you and makes you happy, and what types 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 a few sentences, and 3) Create a crisp, clear value proposition for yourself and your prospective employers. Please join us whether you are currently in transition, or just thinking about changing jobs. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn from and connect with people who are here to help you! All are welcome, and the sessions are free please bring a friend! & Life Balance To the parishioners of St. Joseph Catholic Church: Greetings from Mundelein Seminary. Once again, I would like to thank you for your support. It means a lot to me and to my brother seminarians. We are blessed to have you in our lives. Know that your prayers and donations are very helpful in our journey toward the priesthood. I wish you the best during this New Year, and know that I will be praying for all of you. May God bless you with many gifts. Sincerely, Frank Soto Have Drinking or Emotional Problems? 5 Strengths Our Living Our Strengths team will guide you through your individual results from the online Themes Assessment you took using the Strengthfinders 2.0 book, provided at our February 1 meeting. Please bring your Themes Report printout to the meeting. March 8: Value Proposition / Brand YOU Each meeting will take 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. 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. Green Tip of the Week BORROWING IS GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT Before you purchase that infrequently used piece of kitchen equipment or the tool for your current home project, consider borrowing. If you only need something temporarily, ask if a friend or neighbor would lend it to you. For tools, consider renting the tool from Home Depot. This saves money and relieves you of having to figure out where you re going to store the new equipment. Holbrook Counseling Center of Mundelein, a program of Catholic Charities, has professional staff who can help with all of your problems. Our therapists have experience working with individuals and couples, and treating a multitude of problems, including substance abuse and addiction as well as marital conflict, personal issues, family problems and other difficulties. Day and evening appointments available. Fees are reasonable, and we respect your privacy. Just call Word of Life A political society endures when it seeks, as a vocation, to satisfy common needs by stimulating the growth of all its members, especially those in situations of greater vulnerability or risk. Pope Francis, Address to the Joint Session of the U.S. Congress, September 24, 2015 (

6 Community Building Senior Corner in memory of Helene Killackey ST. JOSEPH PARISH SPONSORED en: join us on Monday, February 13 at the Parish Office at 7:00 p.m. For more information, contact Joy Levering, with Sr. Alicia Torres, February 15, Koenig Center, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. with Young Children: March 9, 9:15 a.m. in Koenig Center to April 1 at St. Paul the Apostle in Gurnee. March 18, Koenig Center, 6-11 p.m., Corned Beef and Cabbage and Fun. Formation Center - 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - St. Rose Quilting Circle. Contact Cheryl Craig at ccraig3@swbell. net or Center-St. Anne de Beaupré Card Making Circle-for information, call Terrie Coconate or terriecoconate@yahoo.com. Thursday of every month-st. Joseph Formation Center-6:00 to 8:30 p.m. To register, call COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES noon movies on Thursday (Cook) or Friday (Aspen). LIBERTYVILLE SENIOR COUNCIL AND SENIOR CENTER the Narthex. Sign up online at: Irish Set Dancing Every Wednesday Irish Set Dancing, similar to American Square Dancing, involves eight people dancing in a square or circle. It originated in Irish homes years back where Irish folk gathered to play music, tell stories and sing folk songs. It is great fun and a super aerobic workout. Our group at St. Joseph s that meets every Wednesday evening in St. Joseph School at 8:00 p.m. It is open to everyone and if you d like to join us call Nuala at or nualakav@sbcglobal.net. Slainte! Please join us in welcoming the following new parish members: Kevin & Meghann O Malley and Jerry Thompson. Welcome to our community of faith! 6

7 Community Building Register by Monday! 7 The Women s Guild of St. Joseph Catholic Church invites all women of the parish to Soup for the Soul with Sr. Alicia Torres February 15 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Koenig Center Sr. Alicia Torres is a member of the Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago who became Photo Credit: Loyola University Chicago the Chopped champion on the popular Food Network cooking show and uses her cooking talents to serve the Humboldt Park community. Please join us to socialize and share a simple meal of soup, salad and dessert prepared with some of Sister Alicia s favorite recipes. Sr. Alicia will speak to us about her personal experiences, and how the Lord has also given each of us unique gifts to share and bring His love and mercy to our families, our community, and the world. There will be no fee for the evening, but a free-will donation will be requested to support the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels where Sr. Alicia ministers. Please register at by Monday, February 13 so we can prepare enough food for everyone. Must be 21 or older to attend. Mothers with Young Children Bi-Monthly Meeting: We hope you can join us at the next bi-monthly meeting to be held on Thursday, February 16 from 9:15-11:00 a.m. at the St. Joseph Formation Center (112 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville). We are so excited to have Jennifer Barnes, CEO/Founder of JB Organizing speaking to us. Jennifer will talk to us about Being the Woman God Made You to Be and the Mother You Want to Be. You won t want to miss this amazing speaker! Parking and entry are in the rear of the building. Babysitting is available. $6/one child, $8 two or more. Couples Game Night Fundraiser: Please join us for a fun-filled evening of games, appetizers and beverages, all to support an incredible charity. All we ask is a $15 donation per person to come play. Please visit BigTent for more information and to RSVP. Drop-In Playgroup: MYC offers regular playgroups throughout the year. Please see BigTent for details on our upcoming playgroup dates! If you or someone you know would like to join MYC, please contact us at stjoesmyc@gmail.com. Membership is free and you can be as involved as you like. We d love to have you! Senior Brunch St. Joseph s Mothers with Young Children cordially invite our Parish Seniors to our complimentary Senior Brunch on Thursday, March 9 at 9:15 a.m. in the Koenig Center. Come and enjoy great food with friends! RSVP to the Parish Office at by March 6. Guild s Book Club to Meet Monday St. Lucy Book Club Circle: Join us on Monday, February 13 at the Parish Office at 7:00 p.m. For more information, contact Joy Levering, mjlevering1@yahoo.com.

8 Faith Formation Sponsored by the Religious Education Connection to Support the Appalachian Teen Mission Trip Family Fish Fry Friday, March 3, 6:30 pm Kid-Friendly Stations of the Cross 6:30 pm, Church Pray the Stations of the Cross together as a family. Children and adults share meaningful Lenten reflections, and kids receive a token reminder of our Lenten journey at the end. Please pre-order by Monday, February 27 online at Want to volunteer? Teens welcome to help: Catering by Mickey Finn s Menu Menu 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 MARK YOUR CALENDAR Religious Education Registration Parents/Guardians of students currently in grades listed below should register during Traditional & Faith Weaving Religious Education class times. Faith Weaving - Sunday, Mar. 5/Friday, Mar st and 7th grade - Sunday, Mar. 5/Tuesday, Mar. 7 2 nd and 6 th grade - Sunday, Mar. 12/ Tuesday, Mar rd and 4 th grade Sunday, Mar. 19/ Tuesday, Mar. 21 K and 5 th grade Sunday, April 2/ Tuesday April 4 New students and late enrollment April 23. Program options include: Traditional Sessions for K-6 - Sunday 9:00 a.m. or Tuesday 4:30 p.m. Sessions meet for 1 hour and 15 minutes in St. Joseph School classrooms from September through April. 7th-8th Grade Home Groups - Sunday 7:00 p.m. or a weeknight, Home Group sessions meet for 1-1/2 hours and are taught by two adults, either both a Catechist and an Adult Assistant or two Co-catechists, in their own home or that of a host family. Faith Weaving: A Family Experience - Sunday 6:15 p.m. or Friday 6:30 p.m. Sessions meet once a month for 2 hours in St. Joseph s Koenig Center from September through June. Different topics are explored at both the adult s and children s level. Parents follow up by using grade level supplies at home with their children. Sacramental Preparation for First Eucharist (typically 1st and 2nd grade) and (typically 7th and 8th grade) is each a two-year process. However, since each grade level builds on the preceding one, a consistent participation in the program from year to year is essential for all grades. Religious Education also offers classes for children ages 3+ needing preparation for Baptism, children in grades 3+ needing prepara- Please contact Ms. Patty McCarthy, K-8 and Faith Weaving Coordinator at if you have any questions regarding these programs. Catechists Are Needed Please consider sharing your faith as a catechist. ALL Catechists are supported by on-going training, formation and grade level meetings. Lesson plans are provided. Other Volunteer Opportunities Please contact Cheryl Haluczak, Catechist and Resource Coordinator, at if you are willing to help in any of these areas. More details at Faith Formation, Religious Education 8

9 Faith Formation The Name of God is Mercy Sunday, February 26 Repentance: Becoming a member of Jesus family Monday, February 27 Forgiveness: Going the extra mile - Hospitality follows in the Narthex. Try FORMED.ORG award-winning children s series of movies, Saints and Heroes re free to you as a member of St. Joseph Parish Visit Formed.Org to set up your account. 9 Mark your calendar and get ready for the best week of the summer! Kids have fun learning and living our Catholic faith in this week-long daytime Catholic Camp for kids entering the 3rd through 8th grades. Again last summer, kids gave a thumbs-up to the games, interactive fun and active way to grow in faith. Watch the Carpenter for more details and registration information. Spread the word and don t miss the fun.

10 Faith Formation Journey with us Refresh your spirit! Give yourself the gift of a Christ Renews His Parish weekend. Enjoy the amenities of the Cardinal Stritch Retreat House in Mundelein (all private rooms with bath). Let us take care of you! Receive the friendship of fellow parishioners. Discover where you are in your personal faith journey. Refresh and renew your relationship with the Lord and with your church community at the St. Joseph s Women s Retreat on Palm Sunday weekend, April 8-9. Register on the parish website at Fee: $65.00 Scholarships always available. Blessed is she who comes EXPLORING THE DIACONATE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO THE CALL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO CONSIDER A VOCATION may sometimes be a gentle voice stirring the soul or a personal longing in our hearts. It may be the urging of friends or spouses. It can also find birth in the invitation of pastors, deacons and parish leaders to pursue such an inquiry. No matter the source of our questions, each of us needs to be affirmed and encouraged to bring a call to a vocation to prayerful discernment. The Institute for Diaconal Studies (IDS) invites all men who feel the gentle nudge of the Holy Spirit to attend an Exploring the Diaconate session. It is a time to pray, discuss, and learn more about the discernment process and the formation program that aspirants and candidates pursue. Please join us, with your wives, if married, as we explore the potential of a vocation, engage in dialogue and pray in search of the next step. All are welcome to attend any of the sessions. No registration required. Apr. 6, 2017 Apr. 21, 2017 University of Saint Mary of the Lake, Mundelein (Vicariate I), 7:30 p.m. Location: Prist Center (Building 201P) University of Saint Mary of the Lake, Mundelein (Vicariate I), 7:30 p.m. Location: Prist Center (Building 201P) For more information contact Deacon Bob Puhala, bpuhala@usml.edu or or visit us at Application Deadline for Aspirancy Path is May 1,

11 Faith Formation To conclude Catholic Schools Week, St. Joseph Catholic School hosted its 5th Annual Family Fun Night and Chili Cook-Off. Over 250 parents and children attended this fun, family-friendly event and enjoyed hot dogs, macaroni and cheese, and 14 different kinds of chili. After the votes were tallied, Mrs. Marisa Williams was crowned the 2017 Chili Cook-Off champion! Congratulations to all of the chili cook-off participants and bingo winners! Pray for Vocations The Archdiocese recommends that parishes provide for a holy hour to pray for priestly vocations. In support of this, the St. Joseph Vocation Committee and our Spiritual Formation Committee has scheduled a holy hour, with Eucharistic Adoration, to be held every Thursday from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in the church to offer prayers for priestly vocations. Thursdays have been chosen as an ideal day for having the prayer hour as it coincides with Holy Thursday and the institution of the priesthood at the Last Supper. If you are looking for a special action this year, what better way than a short visit on Thursday to pray for an increase in priestly vocations? If you are unable to join us, please keep vocations in your prayers. St. Joseph Catholic School Annual Fund The Knight Fund is the annual fundraising initiative that raises money to support each year s operating budget at St. Joseph Catholic School. The Knight Fund enables us to make critical investments in people, programs, facilities and technology, thus ensuring excellence in education while also keeping tuition rates accessible for more families. Gifts are 100% tax deductible and eligible for corporate matching. To learn more or to make a donation, please visit supportsjcs or stop by the school office to pick up a pledge form. We thank the parishioners of St. Joseph Parish for considering a gift of any size to support the education of the students of St. Joseph Catholic School. The Men s Weekend April 29 & 30! Life moves pretty fast. If you don t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. (Ferris Bueller) The Men s Weekend is built for men who seek to fashion a legacy, for men of heart, humor and thoughtfulness (and men who enjoy great food, cold beer and great company!). Save the dates of Saturday and Sunday, April 29 and 30. For more information, call Maurice at Upcoming Men s Ministry Events for 2017 the Apostle), March 4 April 1 (at St. Mary of the Lake), June More details to follow. Sponsored by the Men s Ministry of St. Joseph Parish

12 Youth Applications Due for Appalachian Mission Trip AMT (Appalachian Mission Trip) reminder: all teens, young adults and adults interested in going on the 2017 summer mission trip must submit their applications to the parish office soon. Get yours in now! Any questions, please contact Megan Pavelske ) or Ron Nickel ). Accountability Stay Connected! We have options for everyone! Website: 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. Stewardship of Treasure Weekly Offering for January 22, 2017 Current Year Last Year Week Year to Date Week Year to Date Weekend Offering $22,268 $720,687 $24,019 $729,168 Electronic Giving $3,905 $442,310 $1,595 $428,339 Total Collection $26,173 $1,162,997 $25,615 $1,157,508 Budget for Collection $41,000 $1,230,000 Difference $(14,827) $(67,003) 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 Thoughts on Giving For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:20) The scribes and Pharisees lived according to the letter of the law and they used this to elevate themselves above the other people. Jesus is clear it s the love that you have in your heart that will get you to heaven. Simply following church rules out of obligation, not love, does not put you on the path to heaven. Attending Mass on Sunday and then gossiping about a fellow parishioner in the parking lot is an example of a modern day Pharisee. Etcetera Fundraiser for Diaper Bank Bottoms Up For Babies a fundraiser to benefit the Twice as Nice Mother & Child Diaper Bank (providing help and hope to families in crisis) will be held on Saturday, March 25 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at North Shore Distillery, W. Rockland Road, Green Oaks, IL Tickets are $65 each and include two drink tokens, hors d oeuvres and a sweets table. There will be distillery tours at 6:00 and 7:00 p.m., spirits tasting, cocktail demos, and live music by Lloyd Stephens and the Brothers. There will also be a silent auction. Purchase tickets online at com/e/bottoms-up-for-babies-tickets Catholic and Single Together Joyful Again! Program for Widowed Men and Women Are you widowed and finding stumbling blocks to moving ahead with your life? Do you want to move forward while still treasuring your memories? The Joyful Again! program brings understanding and hope to help you in your life s new journey. A workshop/retreat for widowed men and women will be held at Our Lady of the Angels House of Prayer in Lemont on March 4-5, and at Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines on March For information or to register call: Catholic, single adults are invited to enjoy a social Saturday night out once a month with others who are divorced, widowed or single over 45 years old from parishes in southern Lake County. On Saturday, February 25 at 6:00 p.m., enjoy Cajun and Creole favorites like gumbo, jambalaya, hurricanes, and more! St. Patrick Lake Forest, 991 Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, (just east of Waukegan Rd. on Everett Rd.) 5:00 p.m. Mass followed by 6:00 p.m. gathering in St. Patrick s Community Room. Cost: $15.00 per person. RSVP to CASTLakeCounty@aol.com. 12

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 Rev. Joseph Nhat Le, Associate Pastor nle@stjoseph-libertyville.org Rev. Martin Luboyera, Resident Rev. John Hennessey, Pastor Emeritus jhennessey@stjoseph-libertyville.org Deacons George Kashmar, Dennis Mudd, David Tiemeier Pastoral Staff 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 Mrs. Anne Phoenix - Principal, St. Joseph School , aphoenix@stjoseph-libertyville.org Mrs. Anna Roeser, Director of Administration , aroeser@stjoseph-libertyville.org Mrs. Lynne Strutzel, Interim Director of Faith Formation , lstrutzel@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) Megan Pavelske Gerry Salzman Janine Wilson Parish Finance Council Fr. John Trout Jim Groth Sheila Johnson Ryan Kasten Bob Killackey Brian Savage Tom Sear (Chair) 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 Announcements at Mass Due to Sandra Jimenez by Noon on Mondays, sjimenez@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 from a Bereavement Minister and a funeral planning guide. Stay Connected Website: 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 Pre-Baptismal Session 3 months prior to birth; 6:00 p.m. the 2nd Monday of every other month. Next session: March 13 in church narthex at 6:00 p.m. 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 for the vestibule, where the key will be kept. You must return the key immediately after your event by putting it in the same box you obtained 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 1. Proclaim God s Word. Choose someone to read the Scripture. After reading, there is silence from the group in reverence. 2. Invite Response. Invite individuals to respond to a word, phrase or passage that strikes them in some way. 3. Praise God. After a period of response, close by leading the group in praise of God by praying together the Glory Be. Next Sunday s Gospel Matthew 5: Leader: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew Response: Glory to You, O Lord Jesus said to his disciples: You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I say to you, offer no resistance to one who is evil. When someone strikes you on your right cheek, turn the other one as well. If anyone wants to go to law with you over your tunic, hand over your cloak as well. Should anyone press you into service for one mile, go for two miles. Give to the one who asks of you, and do not turn your back on one who wants to borrow. You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your heavenly Father, for he makes his sun rise on the bad and the good, and causes rain to fall on the just and the unjust. For if you love those who love you, what recompense will you have? Do not the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet your brothers only, what is unusual about that? Do not the pagans do the same? So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Reflection In the Gospels, one of Jesus primary roles is that of teacher. As the Son of God, He teaches us about the love of the Father and helps us to know the rewards of following God s ways. In next week s Gospel, He helps us to see what is being asked of us, and He does so in such a clear way that lets us know it s not going to be easy. He tells us that when someone strikes us on our right cheek, we are called to turn the other cheek as well. Our pride can easily get in the way when we are insulted or wronged. But in asking us to be meek and humble He is really asking us to imitate Him by loving in all circumstances. He wants our first reaction to be empathy not anger or retribution for He knows (and wants us to believe) in the power of love. Implicit in this is the knowledge and belief that we are all God s children loved equally by Him. Jesus is calling us all to a life of holiness and showing us that the way to holiness is to be led by love. Following Jesus is reflecting the love of God Who is love. Being good human beings isn t enough, because the world s standard for goodness allows us to react in non-loving ways we are not called to love our enemies or anyone who hurts us. Jesus knows that love has the power to transform the hearts of those who act unlovingly to us. Loving those who may not show us love is one of the ways we are called to spread the Gospel. In doing so, we can give others a chance to understand God s love and mercy and inspire them to seek Him out in their own lives. For further reflection on the theological virtues of faith, hope and charity see The Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs ; and on promoting peace in the world, Reflection Questions 1. Can I do what Christ asks of me in this Gospel? What is my greatest challenge? What steps might I take to grow in humility and love? Are there any areas of my life where my pride leads me to believe I don t really need God s help? 2. Which areas of Church teaching and practice might I need to humbly accept and submit to? How can I more actively practice my faith so as to grow in my ability to follow the directives of Christ to turn the other cheek and to love my enemies? 3. The Gospel tells us to love our enemies. This requires action on our part. Enemies can be those with whom we have differences as well as those who are merely different from us. Are there particular enemies that I need to reach out to in love in my family? My workplace? My parish? In my community? Readings for the Week Monday: Gn 4:1-15, 25; Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-21; Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10; Mk 8:14-21 Ss. Cyril and Methodius Wednesday: Gn 8:6-13, 20-22; Ps 116:12-15, 18-19; Mk 8:22-26 Thursday: Gn 9:1-13; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Mk 8:27-33 Friday: Gn 11:1-9; Ps 33:10-15; Mk 8:34 9:1 The Seven Founders of the Order of Servites Saturday: Heb 11:1-7; Ps 145:2-5, 10-11; Mk 9:2-13 Sunday: Lv 19:1-2, 17-18; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-13; 1 Cor 3:16-23; Mt 5: