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TODAY S READINGS First Reading The one who trusts in the Lord is like a tree planted beside the waters (Jeremiah 17:5-8). Psalm Blessed are they who hope in the Lord (Psalm 1).

1 TODAY S READINGS First Reading The one who trusts in the Lord is like a tree planted beside the waters (Jeremiah 17:5-8). Psalm Blessed are they who hope in the Lord (Psalm 1). Second Reading Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep (1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20). Gospel Blessed are you who are poor, hungry, weeping. Woe to you who are rich, filled, laughing (Luke 6:17, 20-26). ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Dennis R. Schaefer Address: 802 Middle Street Prairie du Rocher, IL Phone: sjospdr@htc.net Website: Diocese website: LIKE US ON FACEBOOK Secretary: Jill Whelan Parish Council President: James Popejoy Finance Council President: Roger Henry St. Joseph Cemetery: Jack Laurent St. Leo Cemetery: Steve Gonzalez Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Dennis Schaefer Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Msgr. Daniel J. Jurek WEEKEND MASSES AT ST. JOSEPH: Saturdays: 6:00 pm (odd months) Sundays: 8:00 am (even months) Ruma Convent: Sunday at 11am Daily Mass varies at both locations Confessions at St. Joseph: Saturday 5-5:40 pm & Sundays 7:15 7:45 am Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 17, 2019 Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours. Blessed are you who are now hungry, for you will be satisfied. Luke 6:20-21a BLESSED When we think of the word Beatitude we think of today s discourse from Luke s Gospel, or the more familiar one from Matthew (which begins Blessed are the poor in spirit... ). Actually, beatitudes occur throughout the prophets and Gospels. Today in Jeremiah (with an echo in the psalm) we hear, Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord (Jeremiah 17:7). Following his resurrection in John s Gospel, Christ proclaims, Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed (John 20:29). The evangelists placed these sayings throughout the Gospels as short reminders about the characteristics that one will find in a follower of Christ, characteristics that will help spread the Good News in this life and lead to eternal blessings in the next. In Latin, the saints are called the Beati, the Blessed, for they are the ones who lived the blessed life as described by Jesus throughout the Gospels. How blest are we, when we also strive to make our own days a living beatitude! TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION In recent years, there has been remarkable progress in drawing persons with disabilities into full celebration. Now it is generally accepted that worship places need accommodations such as ramps or elevators, large-print materials for those who are sight-impaired, and perhaps even an assisted hearing system or signing in American Sign Language. American Sign Language is not merely English translated into movement, but a distinct language with its own grammar, syntax (word order), and vocabulary. For this reason, the American Catholic bishops have approved American Sign Language (ASL) as an official language of the liturgy. Celebrating liturgy in our own language (the vernacular) means that liturgy must be accessible to all languages and cultures. The fact that Mass is celebrated this weekend in some places in total silence, but with the full participation of deaf people praising God in the

movements of their hands, and sometimes even with a priest who is deaf, is nothing less than the Church being faithful to the image of Jesus, who made the deaf hear and the mute speak.

16 th THROUGH Feb. 24 th Sun. 8a.m.(J) Youth of our Diocese Sun. 11am (C) Mary Lou Schmitt Mon. 8am (C) Leta Rae & Gib Bauer Tues. 4pm(C) No Eucharist Wed. 8:15am(C) Melba Jean Buehler Thurs.

Chalice/Paten: Chalice/Paten: Carol D. Leroy Puttkammer Pat Deterding All Cancer Patients For all abused persons Daisy Mathews Our Homebound Rev. Ken Schaefer Joe Beyer Fr.

10, 2019 Envelopes () No Mass Loose Total Weekly goal $1700.00 From the Desk of Fr.

Since Easter is relatively late this year (April 21), we get a few extra weeks of Ordinary Time before Lent begins. Today's readings fit well into the run up to Lent.

2 movements of their hands, and sometimes even with a priest who is deaf, is nothing less than the Church being faithful to the image of Jesus, who made the deaf hear and the mute speak. Remember too that deafness is an invisible disability, and that there may well be people in your parish who are quietly yearning for Mass to be signed for them in ASL. Feb. 17 Feb. 18 Feb. 20 Feb. 21 Feb. 24 Devin Godier Mary Ann Klein & Drew Manning Floyd Roy & Amanda Mudd Justin Roy Caden Roy & Roger Henry May your day be filled with Good Wishes, Birthday Greetings and God s Blessings! Feb. 16 th THROUGH Feb. 24 th Sun. 8a.m.(J) Youth of our Diocese Sun. 11am (C) Mary Lou Schmitt Mon. 8am (C) Leta Rae & Gib Bauer Tues. 4pm(C) No Eucharist Wed. 8:15am(C) Melba Jean Buehler Thurs. 8am(J) No Mass Thurs 4pm (C) S. Ann Connolly Fri. 8am No Eucharist Sun 8am(J) Dave Braun Sun. 11am (C) Stanley & Ruth Jurek Sunday Feb. 17 8a.m. Sunday Feb. 24 th 8a.m. B Carol B Mary C Marvin & Carla C Audrey & Earleen L Youth group L Kim S Youth group S Langston, McKenna G Youth group G Hooten Fam. Chalice/Paten: Chalice/Paten: Carol D. Leroy Puttkammer Pat Deterding All Cancer Patients For all abused persons Daisy Mathews Our Homebound Rev. Ken Schaefer Joe Beyer Fr. Don Blaes Renee Krebel Eric Strate All names of the prayer list will be left on for 4 weeks. Please call the rectory if you would like them to remain on the list. Feb. 10, 2019 Envelopes () No Mass Loose Total Weekly goal $ From the Desk of Fr. Dennis This weekend and for the next two weekends will bring us readings we don't often hear, since they often get lost in the shift from Ordinary Time to Lent/Easter and back again. Since Easter is relatively late this year (April 21), we get a few extra weeks of Ordinary Time before Lent begins. Today's readings fit well into the run up to Lent. They present us with decisions about the choices we make in life, which is what Lent does as well. Jeremiah today, offers us a clear choice between trusting in God or trusting in human beings. One way leads to a full life. The question is: will we choose to thrive? Corinthians asks if we ground our hope in the promise of resurrection or only in what this life has to offer. The Gospel brings us Luke's version of the Beatitudes. Rather than eight blessings, he has four blessings and

four woes, again highlighting the choices we all have to make. These choices are really about where we place our hope: in the Lord, in the promise of resurrection, and in the coming of the kingdom.

Dennis Our Deepest Sympathies to the James & Nadeen Reinhold and their family on the recent loss of Nadeen s mother Melba Jean Buehler. Melba Jean passed away February 6, 2019.

A Great Big Thank You from Carol & Rosie to everyone who helped in anyway with the Parish Breakfast. The turnout was wonderful. We served more than last year. The winner of the 50/50 was Larry Mudd.

3 four woes, again highlighting the choices we all have to make. These choices are really about where we place our hope: in the Lord, in the promise of resurrection, and in the coming of the kingdom. Where we place our hope is really a way of saying where our faith is grounded. Remember, don't worry so much, and know that you are loved! Have ablest week! Fr. Dennis Our Deepest Sympathies to the James & Nadeen Reinhold and their family on the recent loss of Nadeen s mother Melba Jean Buehler. Melba Jean passed away February 6, Melba s Mass of ChristianBurial was February 9. Melba Jean was buried at St. Patrick s Cemetery. May Melba Jean enjoy eternal life with the angels and saints. A Great Big Thank You from Carol & Rosie to everyone who helped in anyway with the Parish Breakfast. The turnout was wonderful. We served more than last year. The winner of the 50/50 was Larry Mudd. He quickly phoned his best friend, Larry. "Did you see the paper?" asked Joe. "It says I died!" "Yes, I saw it," replied Larry. ''Where are you calling from?" DID YOU REMEMBER Please contact Deb Ellner at if you or a fellow parishioner are suffering from an injury, illness, or grief and would like a visit. The Prayer chain is in place. If you know of someone who is in need of emergency prayers please call Jeanelle Dinan or the Parents of the First Communion class please note the retreat will be on March 30 th at the Ruma Convent. THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Challenges can be stepping stones or stumbling blocks. It's just a matter of how you view them. HAPPENINGS THIS WEEK Sun.: 8a.m. Youth Ministry Sunday Donuts after church Fr. Dan leaves for Retreat Tues.: PSR 7:15a.m 10:30a.m. Wed.: Liturgy meeting 7p.m. Rectory Thurs.: NO MASS Sun.: Mass 8a.m. Newman Bingo 1 p.m. St. John's Social Center QUICK ANNOUNCEMENTS Due to the weather being so ornery lately all cancellations for church activities as well as Mass will be posted on Facebook and Channel 5 News Please remember to stay safe and if conditions are bad please stay home. PARTNERSHIP MASS FOR FEBRUARY IS: St. Patrick: 6pm Saturday St. Joseph: 8am Sunday ON THE LIGHTER SIDE When Joe opened the morning newspaper, he was stunned to see his death notice in the obituary column. If you are looking for a special gift for a loved one the youth is selling candles made from recycled Easter candles. They are $15 and all proceeds go to the NCYC fund. RESPECT LIFE CORNER: Biblical Notion of Justice: Whether in the Old or New Testament, the sense of justice is present. The commands of God and the actions of Jesus work hand in hand to show that caring for the outcast and the poor are key actions to uphold justice for all. John puts it best that the Gospel of Justice is simply to love one another as Christ has loved us! (1 John 23:-24) Learn, Act, Connect, Pray: How does this challenge you? How can you join with others to take concrete stepsbig or small-to help build a society of justice? Visit Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to learn how college students are living out the call. Loving God, Father of all people, help sensitize us to the suffering of others so that we can overcome indifference and build up a civilization of love and justice.

4 DIOCESAN HAPPENINGS: St. Libory: Quilt Bingo Sunday March 3 rd American Legion Hall at Saint Libory, IL Lunch at 11a.m. Play at 1p.m UPCOMING EVENTS: Prairie du Rocher American Legion: Euchre: American Legion hosting Sunday Tournaments Feb. 17 & Mar. 17 Sign-up after 12 p.m. Play begins at 2pm Lunch is provided Fish Fry: Feb. 15 th 4:30-8p.m. A hearty soup supper: Thursday, Feb. 28 th 4:30-7p.m. All you can eat $5 All proceeds to benefit Prairie du Rocher grade school pre-k program Red Bud High School Spanish Club Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser 11a.m. 2p.m. at RBHS cafeteria to benefit Spanish club members (LeAnn Walker) trip to Costa Rica in July 2019 FROM PARISH COUNCIL: Next Parish Council meeting is February 7pm. All are welcome to attend, leave a message at the rectory if you would like to attend the meeting or wish to discuss anything at the meeting. PRIORITY LIST: Thank you to all who completed the survey. The results will be discussed at the next council meeting. Results and estimates will be posted as soon as they are available. Again, our goal will be to complete as many of these priorities as possible in time for the 300 year anniversary celebrations in CEMETERY COMMITTEE: Remember that March 1 st all Christmas décor should be removed to prepare for the upcoming mowing season. Meeting to discuss the mowing bids will be Feb. 18 th at 7p.m. Please don t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone. Jesus certainly wasn t! Sometimes change is good! FROM FINANCE COUNCIL: Our totals for the Diocesan tax, Clergy aid, Insurance and Subsidies (Gibault and St. John s) and our total for FY 2018/2019 is slowly decreasing from 54, to $46, Because of your generous donations since October we have paid off $15, of the diocesan bills. Please continue donate generously. Most recent payment was to St. John s. Dioceses of Belleville bill for insurance is paid in full! Way to Go! Please continue to donate as generously as possible. Subsidy $25, Parish Assessment $14, FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE We have several upcoming fundraising events coming up in the next couple of months for both the parish and youth ministry. Mar. 5 Youth ministry Fat Tuesday pancake and sausage supper 5-8p.m. in the hall Donations of cash or sausage would be appreciated and will be accepted at the rectory. Proceeds for our trip to NCYC. Mar. 23 Spring Bash at the American Legion. Donations items will be accepted at the rectory or Lisa Mueller Apr. 7 Quilt, Ham and Cash Bingo at the American Legion. Donations of hams, quilts or cash will be accepted at the rectory or Mary Steibel Apr. 14 Youth Ministry Color run 11a.m. It will be a hopping good time. Any Cash donations that are made please place them in the collection basket with the appropriate label as to which event they are to be placed Please check with the rectory if you have questions.

During the year we deliver gifts to homebound, visit nursing homes and assisted living centers, feed the homeless, and serve food at the sick and aged picnic in Belleville.

5 We would like to thank everyone for their continued support of the evens that we host. Knowing that you have our back, gives us the strength to keep searching and learning more about our faith and how to share that faith with others. During the year we deliver gifts to homebound, visit nursing homes and assisted living centers, feed the homeless, and serve food at the sick and aged picnic in Belleville. We also attend Luke 18 retreats and mingle with other youth groups to share ideas and stories about our faith. In November of 2019 we will be attending a very large retreat in Indianapolis. The retreat is called The National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC). We, along with 20,000+ other teenagers, will celebrate our faith in God, and be a witness to God s presence in our everyday life and be a witness to other teens about God s love for each of us. We ask you to continue praying for us in all that we do. Upcoming youth events are: March 5: Fat Tuesday Pancake dinner $7 adults & $4 seven & under Mar. 17: Youth group meeting 6-8p.m. rectory Apr. 14: Bunny color run Apr. 19: Good Friday Passion Play 7p.m. Apr. 21: Easter egg Hunt after the 8:30 a.m. Mass OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT His Excellency, The Most Reverend Edward K. Braxton, Ph. D., S.T.D., Bishop of Belleville, makes the following announcement which is effective immediately. Leave of Absence of a Priest The Reverend Benjamin J. Stern, ordained to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ on May 26, 2007 and, until now, Pastor of St. Theresa of Avila Parish in Salem and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Kinmundy, is granted, at his own request, an indefinite leave of absence from the Priesthood. Accordingly, I now withdraw from Father Stern his faculties to preach (canon 764); to hear confessions (canons 967, 2; 974); to celebrate the Eucharist; to Baptize (canon 862); and to preside over the Sacrament of Christian Marriages (canon 1111). These faculties are withdrawn for an indefinite period of time. Please support him with your fervent and frequent prayers. Canonical Administrator (Canon 549) Deacon Steven M. Eischens is appointed Canonical Administrator of St. Theresa of Avila Parish in Salem and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Kinmundy. This appointment is made for the pastoral care of the parishioners in the absence of a priest. Given from the Diocesan Curia on the 8th day of February, the Feast of Saint Josephine Bakhita, Virgin, in the Year of Our Lord 2019.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH TODAY S READINGS First Reading David found Saul in a deep sleep, but would not harm him (1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23). Psalm The Lord is kind and merciful (Psalm 103). Second Reading We shall bear