Our Vision Through our Baptism and Eucharist, we are called to love as Christ loves and serve as Christ serves.

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1 ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH LIBERTYVILLE, ILLINOIS AUGUST 16, 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. On July 25-26, the Welcome Ministry Team hosted a warm welcome to new parishioners. Our Mission In Jesus Christ, we through building community others in need ing the energy and interests resources wisely so that we may live 1

2 3rd Annual St. Joseph s Mass in the PARK Celebrant & Homilist: The Most Reverend Archbishop Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago August 22 at Sunrise Rotary Park (across from the Church) Will replace the regularly scheduled 5:00 Saturday Mass Followed by Faith---Food---Friends---and Fun Rain or Shine! Mass at 5:00 p.m. Picnic 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Please RSVP by August 15 to help us plan for the RSVP using the link on our home page: Thank you! Thanks to the following for their support: CONFERRAL OF THE PALLIUM Cupich will celebrate a at Holy Name Cathe- - bishop Cupich with the pallium that was blessed by - invited to attend this celebration and no tickets are required. 2 UPCOMING EVENTS AT ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH August August p.m., Church August 22 August 25 Windy City Tour September 11 September 12 September October 17

3 WE WELCOME GEORGE KASHMAR AND CHRIS KEFFER George Kashmar - Pastoral Director of Ministries and exciting role is new to the parish and to me. Chris Keffer - Director of Catechesis opportunity to work with you. me. We I also earned communities. I SS. MARY & MARTHA CIRCLE - 3

4 Darin & Dede Dankelson, Peter & Vanessa Senatore, Arthur & Gloria Lopez, Ricky & Shannon Dugo, Robert & Rosemary Deer, Michael & Kathryn Nora, Jennifer Pasternak, Nelson Caudillo and Michael & Lara Antognoli. THE ARCHDIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN OF VICARIATE 1 invites all women to Senior Corner MOTHERS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN Summer Playgroup - be on your right. Come play with us!! June 3 - August 18 (alternating Wednesday mornings and Tuesday afternoons) 4 *Feel free to bring friends *Pack your sunscreen as shade is limited at many parks * Please bring snacks and drinks for your family * If it is raining, play group is cancelled * Some parks do not have restrooms- see below * See back for park directions and water park information Date Time Park Restrooms Tuesday, August :30 pm Gilbert Stiles No

5 Women s Weekends September 26-27, 2015 April 9-10, 2016 October 15-16, 2016 Men s Weekends November 7-8, 2015 April 23-24, 2016 November 5-6, 2016 MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW! FRIDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY The Prodigal Son the Laborers in the Vineyard the Good Samaritan There are many stories told by Jesus in the gospels that we - - LAY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM AT USML - - their human, spiritual, academic, and pastoral dimensions. The program is and the Catechism archdiocesan leaders, including the hort, learning in a supportive community and building valuable relationships with other Catholics passionate For program details, please read the overview page at leadership Men s Ministry Upcoming Events: cancelled ALL MEN OF THE PARISH ARE INVITED More details to follow 5

6 passing on our rich Catholic tradition to a group of children eager to learn about Jesus and Catholicism Save the dates November 7 and 8! We all need to hit the refresh button. Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) is a weekend built for men of heart, humor, thoughtfulness men who ask great questions within themselves, men who seek meaning, and men who are looking to put together a fuller, more authentic life. We commit ourselves to doing this in CRHP weekend is November 7-8. Watch the Carpenter for more details soon. INSERT PHOTO HERE...teaching a 2nd grader about the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist praying the Rosary with a group of teens RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & FAMILY FAITH WEAVING on-site grades are close to maxi- 2. We are recruiting Catechists, Teen - Marriage Tip of the Week: Sponsored by the St. Joseph Marriage Enrichment Ministry 6

7 PRAY FOR PRIESTLY VOCATIONS EVERY THURSDAY AFTERNOON -. 11th, 15. Committee and Outing. This year we will play at White Deer Run Golf Club in Vernon Hills. This is a local venue together - - Registration and Lunch -1 pm at pm 45 pm Tournament- Your provision sustains the SJCS athletic program in various facets. It has made possible the establishment of our soccer program and provided it with new state-of-the-art uniforms and equipment. In addition to this your donation and participation supports this and many other fun and engaging athletic programs for the students of St. Joseph Catholic School Golf Registration and Sponsorship Information: Please Respond by September 6 You may sign up through the Individual - 25, Foursome - 5 sheet o Your contribution includes lunch, g, dinner We also have Business Recognition Opportunities! ships - ponsorship business or individual name on a If you would like to support the Parish but choose not to golf, please join us at White Deer Run for dinner, silent & live auction, prizes and much more. St. Joseph Athletic Committee. mail check and Roman Phoenix, 1213 Dorchester Dr., Mundelein, IL Tax Exempt # E Expiration date: 4/1/19 at or at - - cell

8 RCIA Update (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Starting in September, the candidates who will be taking the RCIA journey will start meeting. For those of us at Saint Joseph Parish who are already Catholic there are things that we can do as well. Bozovsky. If you know someone who may be interested, extend an invitation to them to make a call. ing this year. will be walking on this journey. mbozovsky@sjlibertyville.org. Monday August 17 Tuesday August 18 Wednesday August 19 and Barbara Egan Thursday August 20 and Lillian Manson Friday August 21 and Evelyn Yarc Saturday August 22 Sunday Gemma Jean Olakowski, daughter Olakowski Lou Ernest Denninger - Emily Kalat Javier Ivan Jiron Martinez and Ivan Jiron PRAY THE ROSARY to pray Our Lady s Rosary. Sunday Masses - Baptisms Saturday Masses Weekday Masses a.m. or as scheduled. Holy Day Masses Reconciliation by appointment PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK Tim VanMaldegiam Ralph Rossi Jordan Erdal Bill Curtis Barbara Nield Joseph Beitzel Megan Behnke Alice Kaiser Sr. Carmeline Goebl John Thumel Maria Strumberger Joseph Ries Dr. Justin Whelan Leslie Solomon

9 CONGRATULATIONS! Church Music and Liturgy with an emphasis in Choral Conducting, at Commencement Exercises on Friday, July - - BECOME A MUSIC MINISTER! as well as instrumentalists are invited to stop and talk with us. We d love to share PROCLAIMERS, SAVE THE DATE! - BASIC TRAINING FOR NEW MINISTERS OF CARE - your personal notes. MINISTRY OF CARE HOME VISITS: Coming to the Sick in their Homes relative who, because no longer attend Mass? the Eucharist? We can - someone you know would like a visit - - Saturday, August 22 Sunday, August 23 CHILDREN ENTERING GRADES 2-5 IN THE FALL ARE INVITED TO SING! or Cupich to St. Joe s!

10 EMPLOYMENT MINISTRY AUGUST 19 Behavioral interviewing has become a popular technique used to assess This method allows the interviewer to probe deeply into your past experi- interview technique you can be well entitled How to Ace a Behavioral Interview, presented by parishioner and Tom Dutton. discussion about this and other topics sition. Room C. the building. istry assists the unemployed and - - We normally tions, please contact John Jennings ers are invited to post open posi- yahoogroups.com. A HUGE THANK YOU FROM THE SJCS 8TH GRADE! Thank you to all the bakers - - Build Family & Faith: An Easy Idea You Can Do at Home! you on an adventure in Family Enrichment. The tools included in this starter kit have everything you need to parish or neighborhood. CFM materials are Catholic and couples and single parents, too. CFM importance to their marriages, children in the actions they plan at their meetings. A Look Inside the CFM Starter Kit - From the Christian Family Movement p participate Bulletin announcements school, and community START A SMALL FAMILY ENRICHMENT GROUP 1 CFM Starter Kit 1 Host Couple 3-5 Interested families they invite to their home WHAT COULD BE SIMPLER? The Christian Family Movement - Families sharing faith in homes, at church, with the world! Contact us at: or director@cfm.org ST. VINCENT DE PAUL STORE NEEDS DONATIONS -

11 Do you find talking or thinking about issues difficult? Do you wonder how you could be Pro-Life while also respecting a woman s freedom? Yes, the issue of abortion is difficult and confusing, and no one knows this better than Linda Couri. All are welcome to hear and reflect on with Linda Couri, a former Planned Parenthood employee who has both professional and personal experience with abortion issues, will be presenting an inside perspective on the Pro-Choice mindset. What are the values, goals and motivations behind those who are Pro-Choice and what can we do to best address this complex and often hostile audience? Linda, who now serves as Associate Director of Lay Ministry Formation at University of St. Mary of the Lake, will share her story and her own uncomfortable yet solid reconversion to the Catholic faith. When: after the 8:30 a.m. morning mass at St. Joseph s Church Where: Koenig Center Agenda: 9:15 a.m. gather for refreshments in the 9:30 a.m. presentation by Linda Couri 10:30 a.m-11 a.m. Q & A WORD OF LIFE to terms with a disease, especially a thinking, Okay, this is the new me, this is the new normal, and I can still Maggie POST-ABORTIVE HEALING PROGRAM - you or someone you know is in pain - - ciation to Fr. John Trout, Mary Causey and the members - - war. - - north. It will involve our own senior priests and recently ordained training to become missionary priests. This will give them a good - Missionaries give to the mission by going but the parishio- - and we hope that with your continued support we will be able to

12 KUMBAYA RETREAT & CAMPOUT FOR SCOUTS AND FAMILIES - scout units attend, and other units as well. Families can register and attend many do, and bring younger sib- - www. neic.org Social Media Handles for PROJECT JOSEPH Facebook: Instagram: Stay Connected with your St. Joseph Family! We have options for everyone! Website: Facebook: facebook.com/stjosephlibertyville Newsletter: sign up here Sign up to receive occasional s from St. Joe s. We currently send an out twice a month. OneParish App: Download the app onto your smartphone and sign your family up in the parish directory. Includes faith formation opportunities and links to our parish calendar. Stewardship of Treasure Weekly Offering for July 19, 2015 Current Year Last Year Week Year to Date Week Year to Date Total Collection $48,968 $124,316 $27,285 $99,824 Difference $7,968 $1,316 Weekly Offering for July 26, 2015 Total Collection $24,683 $148,999 $46,641 $146,465 Difference $(16,317) $(15,001) through our automatic contribution program. Thank you to those who regularly more at. - Chicago to speak on The Holy Land: Christian Persecution in the Middle East 12

13 St. Joseph Catholic Church 121 E. MAPLE AVENUE, LIBERTYVILLE, ILLINOIS PHONE FAX Website org Rev. John Trout, Pastor Rev. Nhat Le, Associate Pastor Rev. Matthew Bozovsky, Associate Pastor Rev. John Hennessey, Pastor Emeritus Deacons Pastoral Staff Parish Pastoral Council are welcome. Members of the Parish Pastoral Council: Members of the Parish Finance Council: Fr. John Trout Bulletin Submissions after approval by your Pastoral Staff liaison issue date. New Parishioners libertyville.org. Announcements at end of Mass Accessibility cial accommodations at a parish event, Ministry of Care - Sacrament of the Sick month, or by arrangement. Contact the par- to bring Communion. Guide to Funeral Planning planning guide. Stay Connected Matrimony Infant Baptism Baptism for School Age Children mation and registration. Sacrament of Penance or by arrangement. - NOT in the slot to the left of the door. 13

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16 Breaking Open the Word A JOURNEY TO DISCIPLESHIP JESUS COMPANIONS US THROUGH SCRIPTURE 2. Invite Response. Invite individuals to respond to a word, phrase or passage that strikes them in some way. Next Sunday s Gospel John 6: John Glory to You, O Lord his disciples were murmuring about this, he said to them, who would not believe and the one who would betray him. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. the test. Could it be that Jesus wants us Could it be that we are to easy. However, like any great teacher, Jesus does not leave us without answers. - an obligation or an opportunity? Monday, August 17 - Sunday, August 23 16