The Carpenter. Our Parish Prepares for First Holy Communion. Our Vision

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1 The Carpenter April 29, th Sunday of Easter Our Vision Through our Baptism and Eucharist, we are called to love as Christ loves and serve as Christ serves. Our Parish Prepares for First Holy Communion 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! From creating banners for each family s pew, to celebrating a dinner that teaches about the sacramental significance of the bread and the wine, April has been a busy month for the families who are preparing their children to receive the Eucharist for the first time. St. Joseph Catholic Church Libertyville, Illinois 1

2 A Bright Future Under Our Roof ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH ROOF & LIGHTING FUND Thank you for generously donating to the maintenance of our church We are grateful for your generous donations to our church Roof & Lighting Fund. Contributions in our blue envelopes are specifically designated for a new church roof and improvements to our church lighting. Funds received in the blue envelopes this fiscal year total $47,172 toward a goal of $400,000. Roof leak at rear church entrance The first phase of the lighting project, replacing 49 existing fixtures with LED lighting and adding 48 new LED fixtures to the worship space, has already been fully funded with private donations. LED fixtures have already been installed in the sanctuary, the worship space and the children s room. Nearly half of the light fixtures have been installed as of April 22. As work continues with this phase, you will notice the worship space gradually becoming brighter. We will have a second collection on the first weekend of each month until we have reached our goal. The next blue envelope collection will be May 5-6. All donations received will be used specifically for these projects. We are asking you to bring your blue envelopes and place them in the basket at the second collection. Blue envelopes are also available at the church entrances. Electronic donations can be made on-line at Thank you for supporting the Roof & Lighting Fund. Catholic Charities Collection on Mother s Day As a senior citizen, Antonia does not have much income left after paying for rent, medications, and daily supplies. She relies on the Catholic Charities Senior Food Nutrition Program for all of her meals. Last year 145,547 food packages were delivered to low-income seniors in Cook and Lake counties. Without the food they receive from us, they would have to choose between a healthy diet and paying for medication and other necessities. Please give to Catholic Charities on Mother s Day to help seniors stay healthy. Learn more at True power is service. We must serve all people especially the poor, the weak and the vulnerable. Pope Francis Dear St. Joseph Parish Community, Today marks my last weekend at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Although I will come back to offer two Masses of Thanksgiving the weekend of June 16-17, I am already experiencing the loss that is normal when you bid goodbye to a place that has meant so much to you. This year seemed to go by the fastest of any of my eight years in the seminary and that is partially due to your presence in my life. I know that my first few years here were more behind-the-scenes and so many of you may not have gotten to know me that well. But this year I gained so much from being a deacon and preaching at Mass and going to other parish events. I cannot thank you all enough for what I have learned about the parish and myself. I have to admit one of my greatest fears of becoming a priest was preaching and being at the center of everything. St. Joseph s gave me the opportunity to preach almost every weekend I was here, which was good practice. It also gave me a sense of confidence that I did not have before, and for that I will be forever grateful to this community. I also want to thank Fr. Trout for his priestly witness to me as well as all the staff and volunteers who have made this such a great experience. I can only hope to be blessed with a parish such as this back in my home Diocese of Grand Rapids. Finally, my ordination is on June 2 at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Grand Rapids at 10:00 a.m. (EST). This is open to the public, so if anyone wants to make the trip, you are more than welcome. You can also stream this event online at on that day. Most importantly, I would ask you to keep me in your prayers as I make this transition to serving as a priest, that I will remain close to God throughout this journey Christ has placed me on. Thank you again! And know of my love and prayers for this community. May God Bless you, Deacon Mike Steffes 2

3 Upcoming Events at St. Joseph Catholic Church May 3 Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations, 3:00-4:00 p.m. in Church May 5 Guild Luncheon at White Deer Run, see p. 5 May 5-6 Bake Sale for teen s summer mission trip, Gym Foyer Nicaragua Mission Trip June 23-July 1 The International Sharing Ministry invites you to join us this June on our first mission trip to Nicaragua. We will visit the Carmelite Sisters and our current soup kitchen project in Puerto Cabezas. A group of nine parishioners are signed up with plane tickets in hand. Would you like to come too? Come and see the country where we are ministering and the children we seek to serve. Come and create meaningful connections between communities of faith. There are still spaces left. For more information, send an to sharinginnicaragua@gmail.com LOSS is a non-denominational program offering hope and healing. 3 May 6 Meditation Walk, 2:30 p.m., St. Mary of Vernon June 9 5K Walk/Run at seminary, see p. 6 June 9 Women s Council Tour of Marytown, 10:30 a.m. More information at Social Justice & Service Employment Ministry to Meet on Wednesday, May 2 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, we 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. Catholic Nurses to Meet May 5 The Council of Catholic Nurses of Lake County will meet on Saturday, May 5 for 9:00 Mass at St. Patrick Parish (15000 Wadsworth Road in Wadsworth). A potluck brunch and program by Rev. Merold will follow. Please park on east side of old church (elevator available). Please bring a dish to share. Members free, guests $5. RSVP to Marian at Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide LOSS meets monthly throughout the Archdiocese. Suicide is a tragedy for not only the victim, but for the loved ones left behind. Catholic Charities invites those who have experienced the devastation of suicide to participate by phoning 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 sending an to: StJosephEmploymentMinistry@yahoogroups.com. Emotional Problems? 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 Program for the Widowed Joyful Again!, a program open to people of all faiths, is designed to help widowed persons move through bereavement and toward a state of psychological, spiritual and emotional wholeness. Joyful Again! is based on the belief that with God s help all things are possible; that through Him we can help ourselves and each other. Having other widowed people with whom to share your feelings can help you find the strength to work through your grief and achieve personal growth in the acceptance of your loss. There will be a program at Holy Family Parish in Inverness July For more information, phone or visit

4 Social Justice & Service Green Tip NATIVE PLANT SALE AT INDEPENDENCE GROVE MAY 12 & 13 Purchase native flowers and plants, a rain barrel, or a compost bin. As you shop, learn about eco-friendly practices to benefit your home, pocketbook, and community. What a great way to celebrate Mothers Day! Check out the website for information about the plants available. Mothers with Young Children Couples Night Out: Friday, May 4, 7:30 p.m. at Chili U Join us for Couples Night Out! Jeff O Kelley s law firm (Lesser, Lutrey Pasquesi & Howe) will sponsor Couples Night Out for MYC. Wine and appetizers included, cash bar available. 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! Outdoor Meditation Walk Rain or Shine! Sponsored by St. Joseph Care for Creation Ministry Vernon Church 236 Hwy 45, Indian Creek Wildlife Federation as a certified Wildlife Habitat. Let mind and soul be filled as we make stops for short guided meditations. Please join us! Community Building Mom s Night Out at Heather s Gym Cycle Studio St. Joseph Catholic Church Welcoming Ministry Each year, well over 100 new families join St. Joseph Catholic Church. We invite you to share your love for our parish by becoming an ambassador to one of these new faces. We invite you to undertake a simple act on behalf of the parish. It is not labor-intensive and certainly not time-consuming. We are asking you to extend a welcome to a new family. You won t have to figure out how to do this by yourself. We ll give you some tools (a gift basket, some parish resource information, a how to guide) to make the process simple and best of all, welcoming. Remember when someone took you aside to be your friend, showed you the ropes or just helped you feel like you belonged? If you are interested in sharing your passion a few times each year with a new family, please call Tom Zimmer at and we ll show you how you can help. Ladies Golf League Ladies, are you anxious to begin playing golf? St. Joseph s Ladies Golf League will begin on Friday, May 4 and continue until Friday, September 28 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 30. For more information and to receive a registration form, please contact Ann Oakley at or by annieo13@ comcast.net. Java with Joe Do you enjoy the hospitality of Java with Joe after Mass? The Java team is looking to grow our membership. We could use your help especially for the 5:00 p.m. Saturday and 12:30 p.m. Sunday Masses. If being around people puts a smile on your face or maybe you just really like coffee, the Java with Joe team could be just what you re looking for. It s an easy and fun way to serve your community. Contact Java Don Rentsch for more information at Javadonrentsch@gmail.com or

5 Community Building Molly Page, author of 100 Things to Do In Chicago Before You Die, and a docent at the Chicago Architecture Foundation, wants to help. Register by May 11 online through Give Central For questions, please contact joanwegrzyn@sbcglobal.net. Babysitters Needed St. Joseph s Mothers with Young Children is seeking several parish women to serve as occasional babysitters for our children during the group s meetings. Our meetings are held on select Thursdays during the school year from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Formation Center. All babysitters must complete the Protecting God s Children for Adults training course (approximately 4 hours). Pay is $25 for each 2-hour shift, and those selected will also be compensated for their time spent fulfilling the training requirement. If interested, please contact Wendy Doty at or wmdoty76@gmail.com. Senior Corner KEENAGER Free newspaper by Catholic Charities. Call ST. JOSEPH PARISH SPONSORED Babysitters Needed for Mothers with Young Children meetings, call Wendy Doty at See details below. White Deer Run, see article to left. Senior Men s Golf League: 18-hole league for men 55 and older, Monday mornings from May to September. $30. Call Bob Killackey at LIBERTYVILLE SENIOR COUNCIL and SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES Information about Libertyville Senior Events along with exercise, cards, woodcarving, line dancing and more are in the Senior Update on tables in the narthex. cial project at the Senior Center every Monday at 10:00 a.m. row are wheelchairs, bath benches, portable toilet seats, walkers, canes and other items. Call Senior Center at a.m.-6 p.m., call movies on Thursday (Cook) or Friday (Aspen) Please join us in welcoming the following new parish members: Quintin Cappelle, Dorothy Tesmer and Murielle & Darrell Balancio. Welcome to our community of faith! 5

6 Youth Appalachia Mission Trip Bake Sale! The Bake Sale is scheduled for " # $ % & Save the Date! Great 5K! Everyone is invited! Saturday, 9:00 a.m. on June 9 for the Dash Around the Lake 5K Run or 5K Walk. Register early at www. dasharoundthelake org. Enjoy an opportunity to experience a beautiful unique course on the private grounds at the University off Saint Mary of the Lake (Mundelein Seminary), a 930-acre campus with a route through the woods along a road circling the 100BDSF 4U.BSZ T -BLF t 0SHBOJ[FE CZ UIF 4U +PTFQI T,OJHIUT PG $PMVNCVT $PVODJM t /FU QSPDFFET UP TVQQPSU PVS QBSJTI ZPVUI group s Catholic Mission Trip to Appalachia this summer and local,ojhiut PG $PMVNCVT TFSWJDF FWFOUT t 64"5' NFBTVSFE t 'PS BMM MFWels of runners and walkers. See the website for event information and contact . Carmelfest for 6th-7th Graders Carmel Catholic High School invites 6th and 7th grade students to CARMELFEST on Saturday, May 12, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Games, food music and much more! The $5 admission fee gives students access to all attractions as well as food. Attractions include bungee trampolines, obstacle course, mechanical bull, music, dancing, Wipeout challenge, and video games. All students are required to submit a permission form completed by their parent or guardian. Pre-register now at carmelfest

7 Faith Formation Community for the Kingdom A new way of being church - Pope Francis Being leaders and encouraging discipleship is key to making a small faith community thrive and The Call of the Resurrected Jesus toward Discipleship in our small faith Religious Education Dates to Know: Friday, May 4: Catechist Appreciation Event, 7 p.m. in the Koenig Center. Sunday, May 6 and Friday, May 11: Faith Weaving sessions, 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. in the Koenig Center. Sunday, June 3: Faith Weaving session, 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. in the Koenig Center. Monday-Friday, June 18-22: Vacation Bible School, 9 a.m. to noon, on the parish campus. Monday-Friday, June Totus Tuus camp for kids. See next page for more information on Totus Tuus and Vacation Bible School! 7

8 Faith Formation Register Now for Totus Tuus June 25- June 29 Prepare for the best week of the summer! Kids entering 3rd to 8th grades have fun learning and living our Catholic faith in this weeklong daytime Catholic Mission taught by college students and seminarians who boldly share their passion for Jesus with joy. Last summer, kids gave thumbs-up to the games, skits, songs, and fun! Totus Tuus is Latin for totally yours, the Apostolic Motto of Pope John Paul II. The program focus is to bring kids closer to Jesus through Mary through catechesis, witness, and fun! We will focus on the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary and The Apostle s Creed this year. Parents and Kids give Totus Tuus Raving Reviews: fantastic material for the children to grow in their Catholic religion. The kids were sad to say goodbye to the leaders and friends! that the kids went to Reconciliation and daily Mass. My child was already asking Tuesday to come back next year! Young- er siblings are asking when they will be old enough to attend. dren s favorite week of the summer. friends and it was fun to grow in faith in a fun, exciting environment. learn, laugh, pray and have fun all day! I make good friends here that I see at Mass all year. Totus Tuus registration fee is $60 each for the 1st and 2nd child in a family, and $20 for each subsequent child. The price includes a T-shirt. Registration is limited to 70 students. Register at Visit our Give Central page at to secure your spot. Please Eileen Glynn- Tucker eglynntucker@gmail.com to volunteer or for more information. Spread the word and don t miss the fun! Totus Tuus is for everyone! Vacation Bible School Join us June am-12 pm Open to Pre-K through Grade 5 Youth & Adult Volunteers Needed Contact Cheryl Haluczak: (847) or CHaluczak@stjoseph-libertyville.org 8

9 Faith Formation Marytown Tour Everyone is invited to join the parish Women s Council on Saturday, June 9, at 10:30 a.m. for a tour of Marytown. Meet Brother Donald who will give a talk and show us a video on Marytown. We will tour the St. Maximilian Kolbe Holocaust Exhibit. 10:30 a.m. Tour, Talk & Video Mass at 12:00 noon Lunch after Mass (optional, $10 paid at lunch) Visit to the Gift Shop Group Blessing Please register by June 5 at Prayer & Worship Thank You from the Bereavement Ministry This floral tribute was created at the recent parish Mass for All Who Grieve the Loss of a Child. The baby s breath represents God s warm embrace and the roses represent the children now entrusted to God s loving care. The Bereavement Ministry would like to thank Father Trout, Deacon Tiemeier, and Ron Vanasdlen and the Music Ministry for making this Mass a beautiful, moving tribute to our children and a source of comfort for those who grieve their loss. A special thanks to all who attended. The Mass for All Who Grieve the Loss of a Child is held every year on the third Tuesday after Easter. Help Needed Caring for Our Church Join a group of people who share the weekly cleaning of the church. This includes cleaning the holy water fonts, straightening the tables at the exits and the cry room, and light washing and dusting of the sanctuary. This ministry takes approximately 1-1/2 hours and is a shared ministry on a rotating basis. This ministry would be ideal for someone who has time before afternoon school pick-up or free time during the day. Please contact Kris Partain by for more information at krispartain@gmail.com 9 Please Pray for the Sick Olivia Sturino Margot Gibson Arthur Kick Laurette Baillargeon Mary Foresta Joan & Don Stein B. J. Carroll Sean Kolber Nicole Morales Mary Foresta Alejandro Benavides Fernando Benavides Maria E. Coton Kevin Scanlan Cliff Young Peter Sylvester Aidan Kirkpatrick Diane LaCrosse Bridget Shiel Micah Peckels Quirk

10 Prayer & Worship Mass Intentions Monday April 30 6:30 Kathryn Dixon and Kathy Hennessey 8:30 John Rojewski and Greg Rudolph Tuesday May 1 6:30 Don Wichlin and Bill Floryance, well-being 8:30 Rosemary Hussli and Ruth Ivantic Wednesday May 2 6:30 Andrea Johnson 8:30 Timothy Flynn and Catherine Arnieri Thursday May 3 6:30 Marlene Lewandowski 8:30 Elsie Griarte and Theodore Peters Friday May 4 6:30 Ed & Evelyn Lobus and Joseph Renton 8:30 Marijo Komp and Rita Andracki Saturday May 5 8:30 Linda Fiorenza and Marilyn Collins Baptisms Zachary Drew Harper, son of Julie (Czornobil) and Stephen Harper, Jr. Josephine Olivia Cusack, daughter of Sofia (Castillo) and Robert Cusack Charlie Wayne Faith, son of Connie (Cymerman) and Jonathan Faith Jack Douglas Faith, son of Connie (Cymerman) and Jonathan Faith Charlotte Jane Hughes, daughter of Sheila (Madden) and Jeffrey Hughes Hannah Maria Kocerka, daughter of Theresa (Tye) and Paul Kocerka Are You in Need of Receiving a Gluten-Free Host? If you, or someone you know, is in need of receiving a gluten-free Host, we have a new way of accommodating you. Beginning in April, we will be consecrating a number of gluten-free Hosts that will be kept in a special ciboria in the Tabernacle. This ciboria will be available at the serving station of the presider for each Mass. If you need a gluten-free Host, please come to Communion at the presider s station and indicate that you receive a gluten-free Host. The presider will then serve you from the bowl holding the gluten-free Hosts. We welcome all those needing to receive gluten-free. Children s Liturgy of the Word on May 6 Children in grades 1-5 are invited to join us for Children s Liturgy of the Word Ministry next week at the 9:00 a.m. Mass. CLW is an opportunity to experience the Gospel using age-appropriate readings, songs, skits, and activities. Father dismisses the children during the 9:00 Mass and we proceed to the Koenig Center for our session. Parents are invited to come along with their child(ren). Questions? Contact Janet Ritter at or Maribeth Bettarelli at for more information. Presiders/Deacons Saturday, May 5 5:00 p.m. Fr. Hennessey Sunday, May 6 7:15 Fr. Luboyera Deacon Kashmar 9:00 Fr. Le Deacon Kashmar 10:45 Fr. Le Deacon Mudd 10:45 KC Fr. Luboyera 12:30 Fr. Trout Deacon Mudd 5:00 Fr. Trout In Memory Please pray for the souls of: Joseph Gordon, Clyde Hobbs, Katie Barber, George DuFour 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. Banns of Marriage Jessica Pavlock & Shaun Cummins Accountability Easter 2018 Collection Our collection on Easter Sunday was $102, Thank you for your generosity! Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts. ~ Henri Frederic Amiel ~19th century philosopher and poet 10

11 Accountability A Series on Stewardship: A Disciple s Response, Stewardship: A Disciple s Response. one another as good stewards of God s varied grace. (1 Peter 4:10) is part. But Jesus does not call us as nameless people out the divine plan. from God. - Vocations Ministry: Thursday Prayer for Vocations - Supporting Seminarians - Marriage Preparation - Marriage Enrichment - Music Ministries: Cantors, Choirs, Instruments, Hand Bells - Youth Retreats - Appalachian Mission Trips - Mentoring youth through scouting - Leadership in fundraising - Donating to Seminary special collections - Wise use of family funds to allow for giving to the Church - Effective use of staff and volunteer talents 11

12 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. Thoughts on Giving Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth. (1 John 3:18) Regarding our Catholic faith, do you walk the talk? Do your actions reflect what it means to be a good disciple? Are you an active participant at Sunday Mass? Are you joyful when participating in parish ministry? Do you give gratefully and generously with your financial support to your parish and other Church needs? If not, it s not too late to start! Bulletin Submissions Submit Carpenter articles to Marie Tuohy (marietuohy@sbcglobal.net) after approval by your Pastoral Staff Lead. Articles must be received by Noon on the Monday before issue date. New Parishioners Welcome! Please stop or call the parish office weekdays from 9:00 to 4:00 p.m. or download registration form on-line at www. stjoseph-libertyville.org. Announcements at Mass Due to Jasmine Sosa at jsosa@stjosephlibertyville.org & Deacon George Kashmar at gkashmar@stjoseph-libertyville.org by noon on Mondays. Guideline: 1-2 sentences. Accessibility If you have a disability and require special accommodations at a parish event, please call the parish office. Stewardship of Treasure Weekly Offering for April 8, 2018 Current Year Last Year Week Year to Date Week Year to Date Weekend Offering $32,164 $1,037,831 $27,090 $982,611 Electronic Giving $7,242 $641,644 $4,450 $605,951 Total Collection $39,406 $1,679,475 $31,540 $1,588,562 Budget for Collection $41,000 $1,681,000 Difference $(1,594) $(1,525) St. Joseph Parish is grateful to those who give generously on the weekends and monthly through our automatic contribution program. Thank you to those who regularly and generously give of their treasure as well as those who give of their time and talent to support the work our parish does in the name of Jesus Christ. Learn more at Ministry of Care, Sacrament of the Sick The Sacrament of the Sick is celebrated at 8:30 a.m. Mass on the 2nd Saturday of each month, or by arrangement. Contact the parish office 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 Instagram: Instagram.com/stjosephlibertyville/ Matrimony Congratulations! Please contact the parish office as soon as you are engaged. 6 months is usually required for marriage preparation. Infant Baptism As an expectant parent, you are invited to the Pre-Baptismal Session 3 months prior to birth; 6:00 p.m. the 2nd Monday of every odd-numbered month at 6:00 p.m. in church. Baptism for School- Aged Children Preparation classes for parents and children begin in September. Call for information and registration. Sacrament of Penance Celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday mornings or by arrangement. Office Hours & Evening Access The Parish Office and Ministry Center at 121 E. Maple Avenue is open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m.-noon on Saturday. The front door of the P.O.M. Center has a keypad for entry into its vestibule area. Anyone hosting a scheduled meeting in the evening or on a weekend is asked to pick up the key for the space they need before 4:30 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) or by 12:00 Noon on Saturday (for weekend meetings) if you cannot make it by 4:30 (M-F) or by Noon Saturday, please call the office, , before 4:30 (M-F) or Noon Saturday to reserve your key and to get the access code 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. Worship Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities Accessible Washrooms, west side of narthex Hearing Loop for persons with hearing aids east end of narthex Ramped north entrances to narthex Pew Accessibility on east Accessible parking spaces north of church stjoseph-libertyville.org. 12

13 St. Joseph Catholic Church 121 E. Maple Avenue, Libertyville, Illinois Phone Fax Website Parish Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Rev. John Trout, Pastor Rev. Joseph Nhat Le, Associate Pastor jtrout@stjoseph-libertyville.org nle@stjoseph-libertyville.org Rev. Martin Luboyera, Associate Pastor Rev. John Hennessey, Pastor Emeritus mluboyera@stjoseph-libertyville.org jhennessey@stjoseph-libertyville.org Deacons George Kashmar, Dennis Mudd, David Tiemeier Mrs. Mary Causey, Director of Social Justice and Service , mcausey@stjoseph-libertyville.org Mrs. Ann Harmon, Parish Office Manager , aharmon@stjoseph-libertyville.org Mr. Dan Harris, Facilities Manager , dharris@stjoseph-libertyville.org Deacon George Kashmar, Pastoral Director of Ministries , gkashmar@stjoseph-libertyville.org Mrs. Kelly McMahon, Director of Technology , kmcmahon@stjoseph-libertyville.org Pastoral Staff Mrs. Anne Phoenix, Principal, St. Joseph School , aphoenix@stjoseph-libertyville.org Ms. Katie Ploch, Youth Minister , kploch@stjoseph-libertyville.org Mr. David Retseck, Director of Faith Formation , dretseck@stjoseph-libertyville.org Mrs. Anna Roeser, Director of Administration , aroeser@stjoseph-libertyville.org Mr. Ron Vanasdlen, MAM, Director of Music , rvanasdlen@stjoseph-libertyville.org Parish Pastoral Council the PPC at info@stjoseph-libertyville.org. Your questions and suggestions are welcome. Members of the Parish Pastoral Council: Fr. John Trout, Michael Knight, Jon Monroe, Mike Mulligan, Kathleen O Connor (Chair), Megan Pavelske. Gerry Salzman, Brian Savage Parish Finance Council Fr. John Trout, Jim Groth, Ryan Kasten, Bob Killackey, Tom Sear (Chair) 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 John 15:9-17 Leader: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John Jesus said to his disciples: As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father s commandments and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and your joy might be complete. This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one s life for one s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. I no Response: Glory to You, O Lord longer call you slaves, because a slave does not know what his master is doing. I have called you friends, because I have told you everything I have heard from my Father. It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give you. This I command you: love one another. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Reflection In this Sunday s Gospel, we are urged to remain attached to Christ so that we might bear great fruit. Next Sunday, we are reminded that the great fruit we are to bear is love. Attaching ourselves to Christ should inspire and empower us to Love one another as I love you. In this one statement, Jesus provides us with both our mission in life and the formula for experiencing true joy. While Jesus command is clear, it can seem daunting, especially when we take into account how He loved us to His death. He goes on to remind us, No one has greater love than this, to lay down one s life for one s friend. Fortunately for us, we don t have to experience martyrdom in order to love as Christ loves. Then what does laying down one s life for a friend mean? Like many things Jesus asks of us, it doesn t need to be anything grand. It may be as simple as giving up a Saturday golf game to spend time with a spouse who is struggling. Perhaps it is turning off the TV to spend a little time with our children before bed. It may be shoveling the snow from an elderly neighbor s side walk or preparing a meal for a friend. Jesus asks only that we strive to become less self-seeking, to live our lives with a greater awareness of others, loving them as He would if He were standing in our place. Laying down our life in this day and age can start with something as simple as putting down our cell phones or tablets and enjoying the company of those we are with. We come to know pure love when we attach ourselves to Christ. When we know pure love we can t help but share that great gift. For further reflection, take some time to draw up a list of those in your life who are in need of more love and support. Consider those at home, at work, in the neighborhood and in our community. Next, write down how you might lay down your life and love those as Christ has loved you. Also see The Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs for reflection on charity and the commandment to love. Reflection Questions 1. How loved by God do I feel? What can I do to get in closer touch with the love God has for me? Consider all the ways God continues to show His love. 2. As Catholics, we believe that the Sacraments provide us with the strengthening graces we need to love as Christ has loved us. Which sacramental graces do I most need to seek in order to increase my ability to love? Eucharistic? Penitential? Matrimonial? Healing? 3. What one thing will I do this week to share Christ s love with others? Readings for the Week Monday: Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-26 St. Pius V Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a St. Joseph the Worker Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8 St. Athanasius Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-5; Jn 14:6-14 Ss. Philip and James Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21 Sunday: Acts 10:25-36, 34-35, 44-48; Ps 98:1-4; 1 Jn 4:7-10; Jn 15: