The Carpenter. Our Vision

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1 The Carpenter April 23, nd Sunday of Easter Divine Mercy Sunday 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 On April 9, the women of Christ Renews His Parish welcomed 15 guests to the Cardinal Stritch Retreat House to share and reflect on our faith journeys. Women from previous weekends hosted the retreat and provided much support. The warm weather matched the warmth and joy in our hearts as we reconnected with old friends, made new friends and celebrated our lives together. so that we may live life abundantly! St. Joseph Catholic Church Libertyville, Illinois 1

2 At the 39th Academy Awards hosted by Bob Hope, A Man for All Seasons won the Oscar for Best Picture. I believe this would be an appropriate title for Fr. John Hennessey s priestly ministry as he celebrates his 50th Anniversary of Ordination, Fr. John Hennessey s ordination came just a few years after the writing of one of the most important Vatican II documents, the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, known by its Latin title Lumen Gentium. In defining the church as the People of God, the writing provided a new direction for the church, shifting the focus from seeing the church as the domain of the hierarchy and clergy to greater emphasis on community and a recognition that all people are blessed with charisms that are a gift of the Holy Spirit and available to all the faithful of every rank. This new vision had to be initiated and sustained and our own Fr. John Hennessey played a crucial leadership role in the Archdiocese of Chicago during this important period. After his first appointment to St. Bernadette s in Evergreen Park, Fr. John began a stage in his life in which he was involved in the formation of those who would be part of promoting this new vision throughout the Archdiocese. His appointment to a teaching position at Quigley South, a preparatory high school for those interested in the priesthood, and to Niles College of Loyola University, the college seminary of the Archdiocese of Chicago, gave him a great opportunity to do so. After completing these assignments, he was appointed as Vocations Director for the Archdiocese. This was a very important and influential appointment because the people he recruited would eventually determine the future direction of the church. In 1986, Fr. Hennessey was appointed pastor to St. Isaac Jogues and subsequently to St. Joseph s Libertyville in 1997 where he served as our beloved pastor until his retirement in In both these appointments he sustained the new direction of the church as a community of faithful disciples, called the People of God. However as a true man for all seasons, his ministry and his sage influence persists. Four years prior to his retirement, Fr. John had the courage to initiate the Joe Study, a major evaluation of St. Joseph s to discern the best path forward for the parish and to grow engagement, which eventually led to the formation of the Parish Pastoral Plan. This process was inclusive and comprehensive and eventually led to a new vision and mission for the parish which called for a restructuring or evolution of every aspect of parish life. I find it quite interesting that this is something that the Archdiocese of Chicago is about to undertake in all of its parishes and institutions. For some, it is going to be a challenging process and will involve significant change, something that is never easy. However, one of the many great gifts that Fr. John has given this parish is that we are ahead of the curve when it comes to this program entitled Renew My Church. Finally, I would like to celebrate one of Fr. John s many qualities that I seek to emulate in my own ministry. It is his capacity to relate to people with kindness and compassion in a way that sincerely communicates that every person is valued and appreciated. This is reflected in his amazing ability to remember names. Someone put it beautifully and succinctly when they said, Fr. John is part of our family and we feel part of his. Please join me in congratulating Fr. John on 50 years of priestly ministry. We treasure his many contributions to St. Joseph s over the years. Thank you, Fr. John. 2

3 Happy Easter! Lent is over; Christ has conquered sin and death. Now we celebrate the 50 days of the Easter Season, from Easter Sunday to Pentecost, when we rejoice in the Risen Christ who came for our benefit to give us the hope of new life the hope of eternal life. It is with deep gratitude and a spirit of rejoicing that I want to thank the many people who assist in the planning and execution of our prayerful liturgical celebrations. Without the dedicated volunteers and staff we could not do what we do! So allow me to try to thank them. First, I would like to thank our Liturgy Planning Team consisting of Kris Partain, Anne DeFranco, Dennis Valentini, Eugene O Brien, Dan Harris, Jennifer Kolber, Jim Lobus, Judy Dioszegi, Mary Martino Gacs, Sandra Jimenez, John Scanlan, Susan Speth, and Ron Vanasdlen. It is their wisdom and guidance that makes all of this possible. I want to thank our proclaimers for the many hours of preparation so they proclaim God s Word in a manner that His word should be, with love and conviction. Their proclamation of the Word is the best! Thank you to our Altar Servers, both children and adults, who spent many hours of practice and study of the liturgy plans to ensure they know what they need to do. They do it well! Gratitude to our Music Ministry led by Ron Vanasdlen, the choirs, cantors, and musicians who by using their talents invite us into a more prayerful experience of worshiping God. Thanks to the Keepers of the Feast Team lead by Judy Dioszegi. This team includes Kris Partain, Carol Suvanich, Pat Smuck, Diane Vasquez, and Marcia Juracan. They spend countless hours working on our seasonal themes and church environment. Thank you to Carol Suvanich and the women who volunteer to do our floral arrangements. They do a magnificent job making our sanctuary a beautiful place for all of us to worship God. The Easter display is just beautiful. They are Continue your Easter journey by experiencing Ignatian Spirituality The Ignatian Spirituality Committee will be continuing a series of talks to help people interested in exploring the Exercises of Saint Ignatius. Our next talk with be Thursday, May 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the Loughry Room. Our speaker will be Paul Horcher, a spiritual director with extensive training and experience in the Exercises. Paul has studied spirituality at Catholic Theological Union, worked in men s spirituality, especially in finding God in nature. He has completed an extensive study of St. John Paul II s Theology of the Body with the Theology of the Body Institute in Pennsylvania, and completed a 3-year internship in Spiritual Direction at Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House in Barrington, Illinois. Paul will be speaking on Finding reconciliation through God s love. If you have an interest in this treasure of our church, please join us. If you have any questions, please contact Steve Kymes at smkymes@gmail.com. We hope you can join us! 3 artists! We are grateful to our many liturgical ministers, Sacristans, Liturgy Coordinators and Eucharistic Ministers for their dedication. Their focus on our Lord s work is second to none. Thank you to the Greeters and Ushers, who greet all of us and our visitors with big warm smiles. We thank Dan Harris and his maintenance team for their constant care in setting up, taking down and the continuous cleaning of our church that makes it a welcoming place for us, but most importantly for our visitors. The thing no one sees, for example, after the Easter Vigil, which ended at 10:30 p.m., Dan and part of his team were here until well after midnight making sure the church was ready for 7:15 a.m. Mass on Easter. Then they were here at 6:00 a.m. on Easter as well. Thank you! And, thank you to our front office staff, who make sure things are running when many of us are focused on Holy Week and Easter. A big thank you to Kris Partain, who is present so many hours and days. Without her hard work, focus to detail, and vast knowledge, we would be lost. Lastly, I would like to thank all of our clergy our Pastor Fr. Trout for his confidence in us, Fr. Joe, Fr. Martin, and Fr. John Hennessey and Deacons Dave, Dennis, and Tom for their support in all we do. Most parishioners do not see or experience what goes on behind the scenes to make sure we are ready the countless hours spent going over the details of each week s liturgies, meetings to ensure we cover all of the details, many practices for Holy Week, and the getting all items ready for our parish community. It is a privilege to serve the people of St. Joseph Catholic Church and it is with profound gratitude that I thank all of you for making my ministry here so meaningful! Rejoicing in the Risen Christ, Deacon George Kashmar Pastoral Director of Ministries

4 Upcoming Events at St. Joseph Catholic Church April 23 Meditation Walk, p. 10 April The Men s Weekend, p. 6 May 1 St. Joseph the Worker Feast Day: Feed My Starving Children event and Mass, p. 7 May 2 Mass for those who grieve the loss of a child, 7:00 p.m. in Church, p. 9 May 3 Fr. Kartje series on Acts of Apostles begins, p. 7 May 6-7 Children s Book Drive, p. 8 May 7 Experience of Medjugorje, p.12 May 17 Guild Mass and Brunch, p. 5 June 10 5K Run/Walk at Seminary to support Youth Appalachian Trip, p. 11 More information at Catholic Charities Collection on Mother s Day No one should know the pain of losing a child to violence or the darkness of gang life. Struggling families have the right to raise healthy children, safely. Catholic Charities brings grace and dignity to the most troubled neighborhoods in the city and suburbs, healing deep-seated wounds and providing alternatives for a better way of life. Your Mother s Day gift will help people live productive, secure, and fulfilling lives. Catholic Charities has provided hope for 100 years. Learn more at www. catholiccharities.net. Community Building Easter Egg Hunt The 4th annual Easter Egg Hunt was held on a beautiful Palm Sunday morning. Sunrise Rotary Park was filled with over 2,000 colorful eggs. Each egg had a piece of candy and a small slip of paper that contained a message and gospel verse about one of the items that were significant in Jesus journey to the cross (i.e. crown of thorns). Thanks to Dan Kraft for heading up the event and also to the Connell and Graham families for helping to prepare for the hunt by filling and distributing eggs. And thanks to those families who generously donated school supplies for our youth s Appalachian Mission Trip this summer. Please join us in welcoming the following new parish members: Sunit & Randi Muzumdar, Davis & Courtney Johnston, Susan Hacket and Timothy & Rebecca Hopson. Welcome to our community of faith! Senior Corner ST. JOSEPH PARISH SPONSORED kee, Lower Level. Enter through Milwaukee Avenue doors. St. Joseph s Euchre Night is for anyone interested in casual Euchre play and meeting neighbors. gram entitled Elizabeth the Queen, The Life of a Modern Monarch on Wednesday, May 17 with 8:30 Mass in Church, then 9:30 a.m. Brunch at White Deer Run Golf Course. Craig at ccraig3@swbell.net or or terriecoconate@yahoo.com. call Next on May 4. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES LIBERTYVILLE SENIOR COUNCIL AND SENIOR CENTER 4

5 Community Building The Women s Guild of St. Joseph Catholic Church Invites All Women of the Parish to Brunch with Barbara Brunch with Barbara Wednesday, May 17, 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph 9:30 a.m. Brunch at White Deer Run Golf Course 250 W. Greggs Parkway, Vernon Hills $30 per person Elizabeth the Queen, The Life of a Modern Monarch by Sally Bedell Smith, paying homage to Queen Elizabeth II, who in 2015 broke Queen Victoria s record to become the longest-reigning British Monarch ever and who turned 90 on April 21, 2016, the oldest Queen in history! Register online through Give Central: Mothers with Young Children Book Club: Join us for Book Club on Tuesday, April 25 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.. We will be reading The Goldfinch: A Novel (Pulitzer Prize for Fiction) by Donna Tartt. We hope to see you there! Please visit BigTent to find the location and to RSVP. Mom s Night Out: Come get pampered on Thursday, April 27 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Family Nails and Spa. Enjoy a pedicure, manicure, or both! Please visit BigTent to RSVP by April 24! 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! 5 Ladies Golf League Ladies, are you anxious to begin playing golf? St. Joseph s Ladies Golf League will begin on Friday, May 5 and continue until Friday, September 29 at Heather Ridge Golf Club in Gurnee. Arrangements can be made to begin in June if you are unable to start in May. The membership fee is $41, plus greens fees. Tee times are available from 7:00 to 8:15 a.m. Registration forms will be sent to last season s golfers and new members are welcome. Deadline for registration will be April 24. For more information and to receive a registration form, please contact Ann Oakley at or by at annieo13@ comcast.net. 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!

6 Faith Formation Men s Weekend April 29 and 30 Those of us who have attended a weekend have seen firsthand how the experience can provide us with authentic, genuine relationships. Our friendships become real. It transforms a parish as large as ours into one that seems comfortable, just the right size and fit like our favorite weekend shirt or jacket. It feels like our very own. Like any relationship, a parish community becomes stronger as we learn more about each other. In our hurry up world, where we often seem to just go through the motions, it is difficult for something like that to happen. But when we learn about one another, we appreciate the gifts that we each have, and our parish grows richer and more vibrant. Sometimes it just takes some extra effort for that to happen. We can all find excuses not to give it a shot. We ve all had them. So maybe it s time to do something for yourself. Like a weekend away from all the reasons we give as excuses. The Men s Weekend will begin on Saturday morning, April 29 and conclude Sunday afternoon, April 30, right here at St. Joseph Catholic Church. While we respect that most have many conflicts of time over the course of a weekend, it is important that you commit to attend and participate throughout the entire weekend. God is calling you, as he calls all of us, to renew St. Joseph Parish. This is your invitation to join us. Come and See Upcoming Men s Ministry Events. Sponsored by the Men s Ministry of St. Joseph Catholic Church Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass The Archdiocesan Department of Parish Vitality and Mission is happy to announce that the annual Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass will take place at Holy Name Cathedral on Sunday, September 17 at 2:45 p.m. Cardinal Blase J. Cupich will preside over this special Mass where 500 couples will rejoice in their 50th wedding anniversary. All couples married in 1967 should watch the Carpenter for registration details soon. Final Registration Session for Religious Education TODAY, April 23, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph School (use main entrance on Park Place) QUESTIONS? Register Today for Totus Tuus, June 26-June 30 Kids entering 3rd to 8th grades will have fun learning and living our Catholic faith in this week-long daytime Catholic Camp, taught by college students and seminarians who share their passion for Jesus with joy. Last summer, kids unanimously gave a thumbs-up to the games, skits, and active way to grow in faith. Totus Tuus will focus on the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary and The Mystery of Salvation this year. Read what parents of our participants said last summer. combination of classroom, Mass, skits, etc. is perfect! But what do the kids say about Totus Tuus? Totus Tuus registration fee is $60.00 each for the 1st and 2nd child in a family, and $20 for each subsequent child. The price includes a t-shirt. Find more information and register at Spread the word and don t miss the fun. Totus Tuus is for everyone! Mark Your Calendar for Vacation Bible School St. Joseph Catholic Church will host Vacation Bible School from June 19 to June 23 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. This year s theme is Maker Fun Factory. Three-year-old Preschool through 5th Graders are invited to join us for some summer fun. Register now at events/p/sjccvbs17. Teen Volunteers Are Needed. 6 If you missed your registration date, you may register on April 23.

7 Faith Formation St. Joseph the Worker Feast Day Come Celebrate our Patron Saint s Feast Day on May 1 A parish celebration through service at Feed My Starving Children St. Joseph is the Patron Saint of Social Justice, so as a parish we will work together to feed the poor. Sign up to work at Feed My Starving Children, Libertyville for one of the two shifts and participate in the Mass of Gratitude. Questions? Contact Julie Harding at jharding@stjoseph-libertyville.org or Feed My Starving Children on May 1 First Shift 6:00-7:30 pm Mass at Feed My Starving Children 7:30 8:00 pm Second Shift 8:00-9:30 pm Sign up for the volunteer spots through our parish website or through the link below. 6:00-7:30 pm 8:00-9:30 pm Let s pack the place! The Once & Future Church: An Easter Journey Through the Acts of the Apostles Prayers for Vocations to the Priesthood Pope Francis said, The vocation is truly a treasure that God places in the hearts of some men, chosen by Him and called to follow Him in this special state of life. This treasure, that must be discovered and brought to light, is not made to enrich someone alone. He who is called to the ministry is not the master of his vocation, but rather the administrator of a gift that God has entrusted to him for the good of all the people, or rather for all humanity In support of the Archdiocesan request that parishes provide a Holy Hour to pray for vocations to the priesthood, the St. Joseph Vocation Committee and the Spiritual Formation Committee have scheduled 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 were chosen because it coincides with Holy 7 to Paul and beyond. Revisit the earliest days of the Church and the extraordinary women and men who were transformed by the Spirit of Christ, and in turn transformed our world. In this era of Renew My Church, come and see how we began and what we are called to recapture. in the Koenig Center Bring your Bible and a friend! Thursday and the institution of the priesthood at the Last Supper. Please consider joining us as we pray for those who have been called. If you are unable to participate on Thursdays, we would like to provide an alternative for this prayer time by asking you to pray a short decade (ten Hail Mary s) of the rosary along with the prayer given each week for an increase in priestly vocations. This week s decade of the rosary: 4th Luminous Mystery: The Transfiguration Jesus strengthened the faith of His Apostles by allowing His divinity to be momentarily perceived. He wished them to gain a supernatural perspective on His forthcoming Passion and Death. Let us offer this decade for all those who are being called as priests and religious that they may have the grace to recognize God s call in the midst of life and courageously accept carrying the Cross.

8 Faith Formation Children s Book Drive The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you ll go. Dr. Seuss The Women s Council of St. Joseph Catholic Church is sponsoring a Children s Book Drive to celebrate Children s Book Week 2017! The books we collect will be donated to Bernie s Book Bank. This organization collects, processes, and distributes these books to significantly increase book ownership among at-risk children throughout Chicagoland, including Waukegan. Please bring new and/or gently-used children s books, appropriate for ages birth to 6th grade, to the donation boxes in the narthex the weekend of May 6-7. NO textbooks, workbooks or reference material will be accepted. This will be our only collection, so please mark your calendars and help us put books into the hands of all children for the summer! If you have any questions, please contact Renee Zorc at rczorc@comcast.net. Prayer & Worship 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. In Memory Please pray for the souls of: Barbara Kasting Al Fahey Casimir P. Trelka, Jr. Anne Veselack Charles Fiege Presiders/Deacons Saturday, April 29 8:00 Fr. Trout Sunday, April 30 7:15 Fr. Luboyera 9:00 Fr. Hennessey 10:45 Fr. Luboyera Deacon Tiemeier 10:45 KC Fr. Hennessey 12:30 Fr. Kartje Deacon Tiemeier 5:00 Fr. Luboyera Prayer for Peace on Fridays Please join us every Friday immediately following the 8:30 mass when parishioners meet in church by the tabernacle to pray for peace. However, for those who pray at noon, please continue to do so. We pray intentionally for the peace which God alone brings in our hearts, our state, our country, our world. We pray that he guide us in how we are to respond to his call. Please Pray for the Sick Joseph Neme Steve Delia Teresa Van Dorp Sharon Cepican Bill Cochran Nicole Morales Steve Richards Bob Miller Mary Foresta Alejandro Benavides Fernando Benavides Mary T. Jordan Maria E. Coton Brett Becker Kevin Scanlan Cliff Young Peter Sylvester Aidan Kirkpatrick Diane LaCrosse Bridget Shiel Micah Peckels Quirk 8 Banns of Marriage Michelle Johnson & Louis Johnson Jaclyn Kirtz & Ryan Argall Mass Intentions Monday April 24 6:30 K. C. Chacko and Walter Kozeniewski 8:30 George DePrima Anniversary well-being Tuesday April 25 6:30 Diane Schultz and Mary Daly, well-being 8:30 Religious Vocations and Michael Massarelli Wednesday April 26 6:30 Chris Jung 8:30 Allen Varney and James McDonnell Thursday April 27 6:30 Fr. Hennessey, well-being 8:30 James Pavlus and Edwin Frederick, Sr. Friday April 28 6:30 Steve and Joe Walsh 8:30 Russ Schoenherr and Edward and Joseph Yarc Saturday April 29 2:30 Katherine Tanner Sunday All parishioners

9 Prayer & Worship Early on Easter Morning (John 20:1-2) On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and told them, They have taken the Lord from the tomb, and we don t know where they put him. As Mary of Magdala was the first to discover the empty tomb, women of our parish ministered as altar servers at our first Mass on Easter Sunday morning. Mass for All Who Grieve the Loss of a Child Join our faith community as we celebrate this special mass on Tuesday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of this mass is twofold: first to remember the children we have lost due to accident, illness, miscarriage or abortion. We may have lost them recently or long ago. Their age doesn t matter; they are always our children. The second is to offer comfort and support to the parents, other family members and friends as we join together in prayer and ask for God s healing grace. This mass includes participation in a beautiful floral tribute and a special prayer of healing. Refreshments will be served after mass. (Sponsored by the St. Joseph Catholic Church Bereavement Ministry) Greeter Ministry Openings Interested in welcoming fellow parishioners and other visitors to our liturgical services? The Greeter Ministry has a need for your friendly personality and welcoming nature! Please contact John Jurecko at or at jurecko@sbcglobal.net for more information. Bringing Communion to Loved Ones at Home There may be a time your loved one is unable to maneuver inclement weather or have other problems getting to Mass. 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. Social Justice & Service St. Joseph Employment Ministry on May 3: Targeting Companies Today s challenging job markets require that we think through not only what product we have to offer (our strengths, skills, credentials, experience, etc.) but also where we want to offer it. This is especially true since many of us are constrained by real estate considerations. At our next meeting, John Russert will present Targeting Companies in Geographic Areas which will help you address your geographic preferences using various databases which can help identify employers who may be your best prospects. Our meeting is from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Formation Center (112 N. Milwaukee Ave. Libertyville 60048), Room C. Please enter from the rear of the building. 9 The St. Joseph Employment Ministry assists the unemployed and under-employed in the pursuit of fulfilling employment opportunities that meet the needs of their personal offerings and career goals. Anyone with a job to fill or an interest in assisting job-seekers is also invited to attend. Meetings are usually held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month and typically feature topical presentations followed by discussion and group networking. All are welcome! If you have questions, please contact John Jennings at jfjennings@comcast.net. Employers are invited to post open positions with us by ing: StJosephEmploymentMinistry@yahoogroups.com.

10 Social Justice & Service Our Donation Boxes in the Narthex The purpose of the donation boxes located in the Narthex is to have an area to collect donations of non-perishable food only for the St. Joseph Food Pantry. The monthly food drives are on the fourth Sunday of each month. The boxes are a great way to organize the Narthex and keep it safe for everyone. The pantry is always in need of cereal, pancake mix and syrup, peanut butter and jelly, canned soup, canned fruit and canned vegetables. All other donations should be taken to the St. Vincent de Paul or Goodwill located in Libertyville. Notification will be posted if there is a special donation drive approved. Please contact Mary Causey with any questions, Thank you for your generosity! Help with Citizenship Efforts Volunteers are needed at the Father Gary Graf Center in Waukegan. Please call Kathleen at to help. You can be a substitute teacher at a citizenship class on Saturdays from 9:00-11:00 a.m. or assist with a citizenship class on Monday and Thursday evenings or be a substitute English teacher on Monday and Wednesday mornings or afternoons. Word of Life Be assured that it is never too late to seek God s forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and that you can with sure hope entrust your child to the Father and his mercy (EV 99). Bridges of Mercy for Post-Abortion Healing, US- CCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, Respect Life Program Outdoor Meditation Walk This Afternoon Walk with Me, at St. Mary of the Lake on April 23, at 2:30 p.m. Care for Creation with an early spring walk at St. Mary of the Lake Seminary. Rain or shine. Enjoy the seasonal weather, see the natural beauty and nourish your spirit at the same time. Come prepared to relax, reflect and renew. Let mind and soul travel, making stops for guided meditation with the Earth Stewardship Ministry. Contacts: Mary Ann Moss at or Louise Przywara at or louise.przywara@sbcglobal.net. Please meet at the Purple lot. Green Tip of the Week WHAT TO DO WITH THOSE PARTIAL BOTTLES OF OLD BATH GELS, SHAMPOOS, BODY MISTS When you look under the sink, do you see old bottles of bath and beauty products you just don t know how to dispose of? You can recycle these items as household chemical waste. Check out the SWALCO website and make an appointment to drop them off. Chemical-Waste-HCW. April 9, 2017 St. Joseph Parish 121 E. Maple Street Libertyville, Illinois Aid for Women of Northern Lake County (A Christian Maternity Resource Center Since 1983) 4606 W. Old Grand Avenue, Suite 4 Gurnee, Illinois Dear Father Trout and the St. Joseph Families, Thank you for all the diapers and training pants that were collected for our center during the Lenten Almsgiving at St. Joseph s. It was a challenge to fit all the boxes into our limited space, but we managed to get all the diapers into the office. What a fabulous gift to receive the thousands of diapers to help our families. They are very grateful to receive help every 6 weeks with emergency diapers. Our shelves deplete very quickly and so we have to limit how many and how often the diapers are given out. The little ones who wear your donated diapers thank you as do their parents. May Our Lord bless you for your kindheartedness and generosity to those less fortunate. With sincere gratitude, 10 The Volunteer Staff of Aid for Women of Northern Lake County Carol Walsh

11 Youth Walk Dash Around the Lake Teen Mass on May 21 Sunday, May Everyone is invited! Saturday, 9:00 a.m. on June 10 for the Dash Around the Lake 5K Run or 5K Walk. Register early at the new website www. dasharoundthelake.org. - unique course on the private grounds at the University of Saint Mary of the acre campus with a route through the woods along a road circling the 100- acre St. Mary s Lake. Organized by the St. Joseph s Knights of Columbus Council Net proceeds to support our parish youth group s Catholic Mission Trip to Appalachia this summer and local Knights of Columbus service events. and contact . Register Now! Accountability Thoughts on Giving Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, Peace be with you. (John 20:19) Are you good at making people feel welcome? When you meet someone new, a new neighbor, a new work colleague, a new parishioner, do you make them feel at home? Many of us can probably do a much better job at this. When we make people feel welcome, we make them feel like they are included instead of being excluded. A simple hello and a smile goes a long way.

12 Accountability Sign up to receive occasional s out Etcetera The Experience of Medjugorje WSFI Catholic Radio (88.5 FM) is hosting an informal gathering featuring Arlyss and Bob Lasecki. They recently returned from Medjugorje, a peaceful Marian shrine in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Having traveled there 14 times, they wish to share images and conversation with others. Please attend, bring a friend and enjoy light refreshments. All are welcome, including those who have already made the trip. There will be time for your questions. The pictures and information for this free event are sure to keep your interest. Who knows, you may even win a door prize from Medjugorje just for attending! What: The Experience of Medjugorje When: Sunday, May 7 (2:00-3:30 p.m.) Where: Century 21 Building (Lower Level) elevator is available. 200 N. Milwaukee Avenue, (Corner of Hurlburt and Milwaukee), Libertyville, IL RSVP to arlyss1211@sbcglobal.net ( ) Last Chance for Carmel Catholic High School Exam If your 8th grade student did not attend the Entrance Exam at Carmel Catholic High School on January 14, they are eligible www. carmelhs.org/springexam2017. require volunteer hours. Stewardship of Treasure Weekly Offering for April 2, 2017 Current Year Last Year Week Year to Date Week Year to Date Weekend Offering $27,016 $955,521 $29,161 $963,651 Electronic Giving $24,574 $601,501 $23,598 $576,859 Total Collection $51,590 $1,557,022 $52,759 $1,540,510 Budget for Collection $41,000 $1,640,000 Difference $10,590 $(82,978) 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 Catholic Nurses to Meet The Counsel of Catholic Nurses of Lake County will have its Spring Program on Saturday, April 29 at Church of St. Mary, 175 E. Illinois, Lake Forest. Mass will be at 8:00 a.m. in the church, followed by a PotLuck Brunch and a speaker from Feed My Starving Children. Installation of officers also. Cost is free for members, $5 for guests. Please bring a dish to pass. RSVP to Ginny at or Marian at All nurses are welcome! 12 Divine Mercy Sunday This Afternoon All are welcome to the Church of St. Mary at 175 East Illinois Road in Lake Forest on Sunday, April 23. Holy Mass at 2:00 p.m., Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00 p.m. and Benediction at 3:50 p.m.

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, Associate Pastor 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 Ms. Katie Ploch, Youth Minister , kploch@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: May 8 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. 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 Luke 24: Leader: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke Response: Glory to You, O Lord That very day, the first day of the week, two of Jesus disciples were going to a village seven miles from Jerusalem called Emmaus, and they were conversing about all the things that had occurred. And it happened that while they were conversing and debating, Jesus himself drew near and walked with them, but their eyes were prevented from recognizing him. He asked them, What are you discussing as you walk along? They stopped, looking downcast. One of them, named Cleopas, said to him in reply, Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know of the things that have taken place there in these days? And he replied to them, What sort of things? They said to him, The things that happened to Jesus the Nazarene, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, how our chief priests and rulers both handed him over to a sentence of death and crucified him. But we were hoping that he would be the one to redeem Israel, and besides all this, it is now the third day since this took place. Some women from our group, however, have astounded us: they were at the tomb early in the morning and did not find his body; they came back and reported that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who announced that he was alive. Then some of those with us went to the tomb and found things just as the women had described, but him they did not see. And he said to them, Oh, how foolish you are! How slow of heart to believe all that the prophets spoke! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory? Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them what referred to him in all the Scriptures. As they approached the village to which they were going, he gave the impression that he was going on farther. But they urged him, Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over. So he went in to stay with them. And it happened that, while he was with them at table, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them. With that their eyes were opened and they recognized him, but he vanished from their sight. Then they said to each other, Were not our hearts burning within us while he spoke to us on the way and opened the Scriptures to us? So they set out at once and returned to Jerusalem where they found gathered together the eleven and those with them who were saying, The Lord has truly been raised and has appeared to Simon! Then the two recounted what had taken place on the way and how he was made known to them in the breaking of bread. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Reflection In next Sunday s Gospel, Luke describes an encounter two disciples had with Christ on the road to Emmaus. When Jesus meets Cleopas and his companion fleeing Jerusalem, He reveals Himself as the Messiah by relating all of the Scriptures prophesying His coming, but it is not until the breaking of the bread that Jesus is recognized. How true this can be for us as well. We gather at each Mass to hear the words of Jesus and to learn how He came into the world to save us through His loving sacrifice. But it is in the breaking of the bread that we are strengthened and nourished as we recognize His true and real presence. At each mass, after the word of God has been proclaimed, we are more open to have our hearts burn within us as we partake of the Eucharist. Our challenge is to prepare our hearts and souls so that when we approach the Eucharist, we will be in awe of the gift we are about to receive. We can then pray for the grace to have our hearts aflame with the love of Christ as we return to our daily lives, so that we can be disciples who share the Risen Lord with all those we encounter. For further reflection on The Meaning of the Eucharist, see The Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs Reflection Questions 1. The Holy Spirit inspired the scripture writers with wisdom so that we might know and believe in Jesus as the Son of God. How might I use Scripture to strengthen my belief in Jesus and to live out His example of love? 2. What might I do to better prepare myself to be most open to Christ s real presence in the Eucharist? 3. What can I do carry the flame of Christ s love out into the world and give witness to the difference encountering Christ has made in my life? How can I give witness to the real presence of Christ in the world by how I serve others during the next week? Readings for the Week Monday: Acts 4:23-31; Ps 2:1-9; Jn 3:1-8 Tuesday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20 St. Mark Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21 Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36 Friday: Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 St. Peter Chanel, St. Louis Grignion de Montfort Saturday: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21 St. Catherine of Siena Sunday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; 1 Pt 1:17-21; 16 Lk 24:13-35