The Carpenter. Vicariate I Youth Leadership Award. Our Vision

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1 The Carpenter May 28, 2017 The Ascension of the Lord Our Vision Through our Baptism and Eucharist, we are called to love as Christ loves and serve as Christ serves. Our Mission In Jesus Christ, we will grow and flourish through Engaging, welcoming and building community Lifelong faith formation Social justice and service to others in need Engaging and understanding the energy and interests of our youth Prayer and worship that deepens our spiritual life Accountability in using our resources wisely so that we may live life abundantly! St. Joseph Catholic Church Libertyville, Illinois 1 Vicariate I Youth Leadership Award Congratulations to high school seniors Emily S., Jacob H., Caroline S., Emily B., and Emily C. (not pictured) for receiving the Archdiocese of Chicago, Vicariate I Youth Leadership Award, presented by Bishop George Rassas. Each has shown great leadership, and has selflessly given their time in the areas of Catechesis & Evangelization, Prayer & Worship, and Community Service & Social Justice.

2 Upcoming Events at St. Joseph Catholic Church May 31 RCIA Team Meeting, see p. 6 June 1 Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations, 3:00-4:00 p.m. in Church June 3 Women s Morning of Reflection at Seminary, 9:00 a.m., see p. 4 June 10 5K Run/Walk at Seminary to support Youth Appalachian Trip, see p. 11 June 24 Men s Retreat, see p. 4 More information at as of May 19, 2017 Our faith is lived in schools and parishes, soup kitchens and counseling centers, on street corners and in churches, where people of all backgrounds in every neighborhood of the Archdiocese of Chicago are served. Your gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal helps to sustain Catholic schools, religious education, ministerial formation, and initiatives for life, peace and justice. Through its support of Catholic Relief Services, the Appeal serves people worldwide, without regard for religious affiliation, whose lives are devastated by natural disasters, illnesses, wars and famines. 90 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to the critical work of the schools, parishes, agencies and ministries of the Archdiocese of Chicago. To learn more and to donate, visit If you have questions, please contact Anna Roeser at or via at aroeser@stjoseph-libertyville.org. PARISH GOAL: $134, AMOUNT PLEDGED: $272, AMOUNT PAID: $205, REBATE YTD: $ 70, TOTAL REBATE: $138, * *Total rebate if 100% of pledges are paid Community Building Mothers with Young Children Coming Soon- Summer 2017 Playdate Park schedule Volunteer Opportunities: MYC participates in many charity/volunteer events throughout the year. Please check BigTent often for information regarding current opportunities and ways to help our community! 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! 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! 2

3 Community Building St. Joseph s Windy City Tour For 23 years Dick and Janet Jacob organized this popular event for our parish, touring some very scenic and historic sites in Chicago. This was truly a Community Building event which was always sold out. We are all blessed to have had the Jacobs in our parish and for them to give of their time to organize this great event for years. The time has come to turn over the organization of this event to a new person or team. Dick has graciously offered to help the new leadership take over the planning. Now all we need is someone (or a team) to take over. If anyone is interested, please contact Gerry Salzman at gesint49@gmail.com or for more information. Help us carry on this wonderful tradition. Senior Corner JUST FOR SENIORS FROM CATHOLIC CHARITIES: All are welcome at the Catholic Charities 44th Annual Senior Unity Mass on June 1. Mass at Holy Family Church at 10:00 a.m. (1080 W. Roosevelt Road in Chicago). A gathering including free lunch follows. Free parking. Reservations required by phoning or ing keenager@ catholiccharities.net. Keenager News is published 10 times a year and is delivered to your door. It contains news, opinions, human interest, how-to and travel articles and humor, puzzles and recipes. To sign up, keenager@ catholiccharities.net or call ST. JOSEPH PARISH SPONSORED How Is Our Faith Woven in the Roles We Serve, See page 4 for details John Jurecko at or jurecko@sbcglobal.com. Formation Center D-11 a.m. to 2 p.m.-contact Cheryl Craig at ccraig3@swbell.net or Formation Center, Contact-Terrie Coconate or terriecoconate@yahoo.com. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES noon movies on Thursday (Cook) or Friday (Aspen). LIBERTYVILLE SENIOR COUNCIL AND SENIOR CENTER Senior Council of Libertyville Recognizes St. Joseph Parishioners On May 18, the Senior Council of Libertyville recognized 14 individuals at their annual Hall of Fame ceremony. Every year the Council acknowledges a number of seniors who have contributed to the enhancement of the quality of life for seniors in the Libertyville community. This special event identifies the contribution made by each of the honorees to their sponsoring organization and to the community as a whole. This year 6 of the 14 honorees are St. Joseph parishioners. Mayor Terry Weppler and Norma Kick of the Senior Council presented awards to the following individuals from St. Joseph Catholic Church: Chris Geiselhart Libertyville Township Paul Geiselhart Libertyville Township Leslie Galo - Mainstreet Libertyville Dennis Moffatt Libertyville Civic Center Joe Graham Knights of Columbus-Council 3674 Roland Catherall - St. Joseph Catholic Church Another parishioner, Bob Killackey, was the master of ceremonies. Congratulations to all of these parishioners who make a difference in their parish and also in the community of Libertyville! Faith Formation Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass The Archdiocesan 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. 3 Pray the Rosary Please join other parishioners in church at 7:55 a.m. Monday through Saturday to pray Our Lady s Rosary.

4 Faith Formation Women of St. Joseph Catholic Church, this Saturday, June 3, is our unique morning with these saintly women and the Holy Spirit, in the St. John Paul II Chapel at Mundelein Seminary. Our host, Fr. Kartje, will celebrate Mass and Welcome Center at University of St. Mary of the Lake between 9:00 and 9:15 a.m. Our extraordinary Morning of! " # $ % & ' () * + - / * * # 46 3 # to sign up and let us know if you are staying for lunch. 7 8 % );<2<<)2= " 8 > *#? # # # All Men Are Invited to a St. Joseph Men s Ministry Presents: How Is Our Faith Woven into the Roles We Serve? Featuring: Fr. John Kartje Saturday, June 24 One-Day Retreat University of St. Mary of the Lake, Mundelein Seminary Join us for the 11th annual Summer Retreat. You will be provided: meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), refreshments throughout the day, plus the Saturday evening Mass with dinner and abundant fellowship. We will begin at 6:30 a.m. for Sunrise Prayer/Reflection at the Pier, and end with Mass and dinner at the Grotto. Register today at: or call

5 Faith Formation Men s Weekend humor, good food, camaraderie, great questions and authenticity, in great company. And so it was that, once again, men of St. Joseph Catholic Church took time out of their schedules to hit the refresh button. On April 29-30, the men of CRHP hosted the 28th Men s Weekend here at the parish. The men of St. Joseph s welcomed the following men who participated in the 28th Men s Weekend: John Brandt, Doug Cline, Julio Cruz, Neil Montero, Mark Pitzo, Mike Purcell, Tom Robertson, David Werst and spiritual companions Robert Couri, Howard Craig, Dave Fiorenza, Fr. Ken Kiepura, Dan Palmieri, and Chuck Sommer. They were hosted by Howard Craig, Dennis DeGregor, Chris Elfering, Dave Fiorenza, Maurice Griffin, Bob Key, Jim Lobus, Richard Nowson, Don Rentsch and Patrick Scheibler. generous hospitality throughout the weekend, the women who provided desserts, Chris Bradley for sharing the gift of his music, Mike Graham for fall plants, the parish staff for their help, especially Dan Harris, Marie Tuohy, Father Trout, Father Le, Father Hennessey and Father Luboyera, and most especially the families and friends of the participants for their generous encouragement. Weekend on November 4-5, You Are Invited... to consider being a Catechist - a chance to share your faith - a chance to make a difference in the life of a child If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Cheryl Haluczak at or via at chaluczak@stjoseph-libertyville.org. Vacation Bible School St. Joseph Church June 19-23, 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. All preschool through 5th grade students are invited to join us Register online at Come sing, dance and have fun while we learn about how God created each one of us for a purpose. Campers will learn how God made you and is for you. Campers will be reminded of how God is always with them, and loves them. We will also learn how each and every one of us is special and God made us for a reason. At MAKER FUN FACTORY the daily Bible point is carefully integrated into each station s activities for unforgettable Bible learning. All campers begin and end together at Sound Wave Sing. Then small groups will move through stations that reinforce our bible point of the day. Break-down groups consist of Bible Discovery, Snack Factory, KidVid Cinema, Imagination Station, and Game Makers. We hope you are able to join the fun! Camp is filling up, so register today. Cost: $40 for one camper a family of 3 5 VBS Help Wanted and Needed We are working hard getting ready for this year s Vacation Bible School on June 19-23, 9:00 a.m. 12 :00 p.m. It takes many volunteers to make VBS happen. We need lots of crew leaders and station help (entering 6th grade in the fall high school) and a few station leaders (typically high school adult). If you are busy that week, decorations can be made beforehand. VIRTUS is mandatory for all volunteers over 18. Training dates will be available before camp begins. If you would be interested and willing to help this year, check out all the areas in need of volunteers and register to help by going to or questions to Patty Rudolph at pmrudy72@aol.com. of fun. Great opportunity to earn service hours!

6 Faith Formation HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT HELPING PEOPLE JOIN OUR FAITH? WE INVITE YOU TO A MEETING TO EXPLORE BECOMING INVOLVED At this time of the year we are hearing readings from the Acts of the Apostles and how they began spreading the teachings of Jesus after his resurrection. We are all evangelists in how we live our lives; how we treat our families, our neighbors and all we meet. Our faith is a journey which we each take our entire life. We should seek to continue to grow and explore new ways to be Jesus to the people we meet. One way to grow your own faith is to become involved in a ministry at the parish. Have you ever thought about helping people join our faith? At this time the Right of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is in need of adding new members to the team. The current leadership team members will host an informational meeting on Wednesday, May 31 at the Formation Center in Room C. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. A presentation about the team s responsibilities, the roles we are looking to fill and the process for discerning who will join us for the coming year will be discussed. Any questions will be answered and next steps outlined. Please take some time and prayerfully consider if joining this ministry is something you would like to explore. We look forward to seeing you and discussing this with you. No previous experience in this ministry is necessary The classes for participants are held on Tuesday nights. The commitment is for one year beginning this summer. The adults who seek to become Catholic attend classes from September thru April. You will never experience the Easter Vigil the same again. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Contact Scott Guziec at sguziec@comcast.net 6 RCIA TEAM MEETING May 31, 2017 Formation Center, Rm C 7:00pm 8:30 pm

7 Faith Formation Announcing FORMED.ORG Are you looking for resources that can enrich your faith life? You will be happy to know that St. Joseph Catholic Church has a subscription to the service, an online program that provides faith formation with over 40 informative and life-giving audio program, several inspiring and heartwarming movies,19 e-books to enhance your prayer life and increase your knowledge and love of our Catholic faith, all from a variety of Catholic publishers such as Lighthouse Catholic Media, Ascension Press, Word on Fire, Augustine Institute, Ignatian Press and Hearts Afire. prepare for mass each week. It consists of a short video and reflection on the upcoming readings. We encourage you to take advantage of these tremendous and grace-filled resources by visiting Formed.Org to set up your account. This is free to you. After you log on, enter the St. Joseph Parish unique code: 96FCQQ. Complete registration by entering an and creating a password. You can access from any device that has internet capabilities. 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. In Memory Please pray for the souls of: Joseph John Picciuca Raymond Eiden Ronald Palac 7 Thursdays were chosen because it coincides with Holy 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: 2nd Sorrowful Mystery: The Scourging at the Pillar For our sake, Jesus offered Himself to obtain our salvation. Let us offer this decade for the grace so that many young people might feel the desire in their hearts to offer themselves to God as priests and religious. Prayer & Worship Children s Liturgy of the Word (CLW) Children in grades 1-5 are invited to join us for Children s Liturgy of the Word Ministry on Sunday, June 4 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 welcome you to join and assist as CLW facilitators. We look for- Maribeth Bettarelli at for more information. Baptisms Gavyn James Sanchez Valderueda, son of Charlyn (Sanchez) and Jescel Valderueda Gabriel Alexander Sanchez Valderueda, son of Charlyn (Sanchez) and Jescel Valderueda Presiders/Deacons Saturday, June 3 5:00 Fr. Le Sunday, June 4 7:15 Fr. Trout Deacon Kashmar 9:00 Fr. Trout Deacon Kashmar 10:45 Fr. Hennessey 10:45 KC Fr. Le 12:30 Fr. Hennessey 5:00 Fr. Kartje

8 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. 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. Helpful Program on Grief Victory Lakes Pastoral Care s Grief, Loss and Life Transitions Ministry presents a program called Our Constantly Changing Lives: The Healthy Role of Grief with Amy Florian, MA, FT on Tuesday, June 6, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Amy holds a Master s Degree and is a Fellow in Thanatology (the highest level of certification in the field of grief studies). She taught a graduate class at Loyola University of Chicago for nine years, has worked with over 2,000 grieving people and consults with firms, corporations, and individuals around the globe. It will be held in the Independent Living Great Room at 1075 E. Victory Drive in Lindenhurst. Please RSVP to or darmenta@franciscan communities.com. All are welcome. Refreshments Served. Shout Praises to the Lord! Enroll Soon in the Ministry of Praise! The Ministry of Praise is a call to: citizens. What will Ministers be asked to do? ioner asking you to pray for intentions. If you are interested or know someone who may be interested, please contact Debbie Costa at or Debbie at drc233@aol.com. Or, fill in this registration form and send or take it to the Parish Office. I wish to join the Ministry of Praise and offer my prayers, joys and sufferings to God, the Church and my parish. Name Address Phone # Birthday (Month & day only, no year) 8 Mass Intentions Monday May 29-Memorial Day 8:30 Parishioners Tuesday May 30 6:30 Mary Kay Tschanz well-being 8:30 Germaine Henningfield and Leonard Luebking Wednesday May 31 6:30 Bob & Jean Mitchell and Anne Veselack 8:30 Germaine Henningfield and Cynthia Johnson Thursday June 1 6:30 Agnes Arlene Garagiola 8:30 Mario Manfredonia and Increase in Religious Vocations Friday June 2 6:30 John Thumel and Tom O Brien 8:30 James Dorsey and Jacqueline Tursso Saturday June 3 8:30 Joe & Janet Higgins and Michael Lobus Sunday All parishioners Please Pray for the Sick Evelyn Pawlowski Antal Gacs Priscilla Suarez Fran Romeo Cindy Hahn Nicole Morales 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 After 4 weeks, please notify the parish office if your loved one is still in need of our prayers.

9 Prayer & Worship Greeter Ministry Openings Interested in welcoming fellow parishioners 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 to Meet on June 7: Ask the Coach your most pressing questions, such as: What is the most productive source of job leads in my The Employment Ministry offers you an opportunity to meet and learn from ca- John Russert and Dan Barber, as well as your fellow job seekers. On June 7 we will hold an Ask the Coach Open Workshop to focus entirely on your questions and concerns. Please join us all are welcome! We meet from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Formation Center (112 N. Milwaukee, Libertyville, 60048), Room C. Please enter from the rear of the building. We look forward to seeing you there! The St. Joseph Employment Ministry assists the unemployed and underemployed in the pursuit of personally and professionally fulfilling work. Anyone with a job to fill or an interest in assisting job-seekers is also invited to attend. Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month and usually feature topical presentations followed by group networking. If you have questions, please contact John Jennings at jfjennings@comcast.net. Employers are invited to post open positions with us by sending an to: StJosephEmploymentMinistry@yahoogroups.com. Help the School Year Start Off Right! CRHP Team 9 is coordinating the 9th annual School Supply and Backpack Initiative through the St. Joseph Food Pantry and Social Justice Commission. Each year of this service project, we have provided over 100 filled backpacks to children in pre-school through high school. The backpacks are customized for grade and gender to ensure the children have what they need to start their school year off right. need contributions to purchase supplies and backpacks. If you would like to contribute to the success of this project by helping the children have a great start to the school year, please send a check made out to St. Joseph Food Pantry (memo: backpack) to: St. Joseph Catholic Church, 121 E. Maple, Libertyville Attn: Mary Causey. For questions, contact Linda McCann ( ) or Rita DePrima ( ). Many thanks from CRHP and the Social Justice Commission and the many grateful children who will benefit from your generosity! 9 Benefit to Support the Homeless Please mark your calendar for the following Maristella events! Marytown will host two cookouts for Maristella on their grounds at 1600 W. Park Avenue on June 11 and October 22! Open from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Enjoy the grounds at Marytown and the cookout! Kookadoo from Louisana will provide the food. Your support will give those who are less fortunate a chance to find an apartment. For more information, contact Fran Forys at Change Is Good Summer can be a good time to work on self-improvement, and Holbrook Counseling Center in Mundelein can help. We are part of Catholic Charities. Our fees are affordable, and we are in network with BC/BS and Aetna PPOs. To schedule an appointment, please call or to learn more or go to

10 Social Justice & Service Memorial Day was born out of the Civil War and a desire to honor our dead. It was officially proclaimed on May 5, 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his General Order No. 11. The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land, To all of our relatives and friends who stepped forward to serve in our Armed Forces and gave their lives, may God continue to hold you in his arms. To all of those brave men and women who served and died, we pay tribute for your sacrifice to insure our country remains the land of the free and the home of the brave. We Offer Prayers for All Who Currently Serve Our Country Please keep the following military in your prayers. We salute them, one and all! If you wish to have someone on this list, please info@stjoseph-libertyville.org or call Also, please let us know if one of the listed is no longer on active duty. EMN3 Matthew T. Mano, grandson of Kip & Tooty Izac PFC Maksim K. Jankowski, U.S.Marine Corps, nephew of Larry & Donna Connolly Capt. Patrick J. Walsh, nephew of Carol Walsh ENS Brian D. Shannon, grandson of Rita & Jim Gorman and Pat & Bill Shannon Capt. Tierney A. Shannon, granddaughter of Pat & Bill Shannon Cadet Eamon P. Shannon, U.S. Air Force, grandson of Rita & Jim Gorman and Pat & Bill Shannon Capt. Robert E. Stone, grandson of Pat & Bill Shannon EM3 Joe Criel, U.S. Navy, grandson of Rick & Kelly Hobbs Lt. Col. Brian Stehle, U.S. Army, nephew of Penny & Mike Klestinski Major Richard F. Kehoe, U.S. Army, son of Kathy Kehoe Captain Kevin P. Boyle, son of James and Gerri Boyle 1 Lt. Troy Howell, U.S. Army, grandson of Rita DePrima 1 Lt. Conor P. Dooley, U.S. Army, nephew of Susan and Ed Speth MAJ Erik Archer, U.S. Army, son of Ann Harmon Captain Jessica Larson, P.A., U.S. Army, niece of Carol Suvanich Lt. Thomas McGee, U.S. Navy, son-in-law of John and Rita Tschanz Lt. Col. Dan Sennott, U.S. Army, son-in-law of Evelyn & John McWilliams LT Michael A. Pirih, U.S. Navy, son of Tony & Maria Pirih Captain Brandon Mokris, U.S. Marine Corps, nephew of Maura & Kedric Chamberlin Private Steven Omiatek, U.S. Army, grandson of Mary Ann Constantine Lt. Colonel Scott Davis, U.S. Army, brother of Lisa & Michael Godfrey PFC Brendan Reilly, U.S. Army, son of Patrick & Cathleen Reilly Sargeant Cassandra Weiss, U.S. Army, granddaughter of Linda Finch Corporal Timothy Gunter, U.S. Marine Corps, son of Kurt & Carrie-Ann Lance Corporal James Taylor, U.S. Marine Corps, great-grandson of Beryl Rouse Lance Corporal Jacklyn Thomas, U.S. Marine Corps, greatgranddaughter of Beryl Rouse CPT Dominique Ramos, U.S. Army, granddaughter of Beryl Rouse LCDR Mark Tschanz, U.S. Navy, son of John & Rita Tschanz LCDR Steven Tschanz, U.S. Navy, son of John & Rita Tschanz CPT John F. Meyers, U.S. Army, son of Dave & Liz Meyers CDR Keith Schroeder, U.S. Navy, nephew of Dolores & Wilbur Schultz CPT James A. Nardelli, U.S. Army, son of Jim & Christy Nardelli CPT Andrew Jarosz, U.S. Marine Corps, son of Johnny & Carol Jarosz Lance Corporal Kevin G. Cronin, U.S. Marine Corps, son of Kevin & Cheryl Cronin CPT Carrie Cieslak, U.S. Army, niece of John Lewis CPT Thomas Cieslak, U.S. Army, nephew of John Lewis 1 Lt. Adam I. Coates, U.S. Army, son of Matt & Lydia Coates PFC Sebastian A. Coates, U.S. Army, son of Matt & Lydia Coates CPT Gerard Sapienza, U.S. Army, son of Anne & Gerry Sapienza HM3 Ryan L Heureux, U.S. Navy, SSGT Jonathan M. Bray, U.S. Marine Corps, son of Sue Bray LT. COL. Gregory W. Schultz, U.S. Air Force, son of Dolores and Wilbur Schultz Corporal Andrew Szuba, U.S. Marine Corps, grandson of Eileen Szuba. Operation Support Our Troops America Operation Support Our Troops America supports the morale and well-being of American forces by providing comfort, resources, and education to them and their families both while they are deployed in harm s way and after their return. Thanks to the generous support of St. Joseph Catholic Church and so many donors and volunteers, we have been able to impact change on both the local and national level. Please visit our website at to learn more about our programs, or to submit a deployed military person s address to receive our care packages. For more information, contact parishioner Nancy Baier at

11 Youth OUR NEXT TEEN MASS IS ON SUNDAY, JUNE 11 AT 5 PM WOULD YOU LIKE TO TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN THE MASS? Contact Katie Ploch at kploch@stjoseph-libertyville.org or More information about the Teen Mass can also be found on the parish website. CALLING ALL 9TH THROUGH 12TH GRADE STUDENTS! Do you want to take a leadership role in the youth ministry program? Come to the Teen Leadership Meeting after the 5:00 p.m. Mass on June 11 and let your voices be heard! Contact Katie Ploch with any questions or for more information. 5K Run/Walk Dash Around the Lake Saturday, June 10 at Mundelein Seminary ter early at the new website www. dasharoundthelake.org. ful and unique course on the private grounds at the University of Saint Mary the woods along a road circling the mer and local Knights of Columbus service events. runners and walkers. See the website 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. Stewardship of Treasure Weekly Offering for May 7, 2017 Current Year Last Year Week Year to Date Week Year to Date Weekend Offering $22,259 $1,069,706 $23,000 $1,079,069 Electronic Giving $5,258 $669,423 $2,695 $641,639 Total Collection $27,517 $1,739,129 $25,695 $1,720,708 Budget for Collection $41,000 $1,845,000 Difference $(13,483) $(105,871) St. Joseph Parish is grateful to those who give generously on the weekends and monthly through our automatic contribution program. Thank you to those who regularly and generously give of their treasure as well as those who give of their time and talent to support the work our parish does in the name of Jesus Christ. Learn more at Thoughts on Giving I am praying for them (John 17: 9) Prayer is the foundation of our Faith and the foundation of Stewardship. Pray in good times and in bad. Prayer is always the first best option in any situation, not just the last resort. Pray for friends and family and for those that don t treat you very well. Pray to give praise, to thank and to ask God for help. Pray to see what God wants you to do with the gifts He has given you. Etcetera CATHOLIC CHARITIES NEEDS GROUPS TO SPONSOR DINNERS Our Thursday Night Suppers are an incredible way to interact with our clientele and what better - Sponsoring entails collecting funds to purchase food or cooking a meal for our supper guests, and serving the meal to our guests. DETAILS FOR SPONSORS: 1) The Evening Suppers take place on the 1st and 2nd Thursdays of each month at St. James Parish, 134 North Avenue, Highwood 2) The group of volunteers who are sponsoring the supper should arrive at the church at 6:00 p.m. Guests are then seated at 6:30 p.m. 3) The food should be enough to generously feed people, and should include a salad, entr e and dessert. able dates for 2017 are August 3, August 10, September 7, November 9 and December 14. Contact us to book a date. The Volunteer Bridge Link is: Click on the same link to access other Catholic Charities opportunities. Please enter a zip code in the search to see all of the opportunities in the area. Thank You! Opportunity to Learn about Marian Consecration Join us for a day of preparation for consecration to Mary during this 100th anniversary of the Fatima apparitions! Through talks, video presentations and testimonies, come and discover: When: Saturday, June 3, Time: 9:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (optional 8:15 a.m. Holy Mass in the chapel), Where: St. Therese Room at Santa Maria del Popolo Parish. Please bring your own sack lunch. Please register by Wednesday, May 31 by calling or National@MissionImmaculata.com. Suggested donation to help cover the cost of materials $ Make checks payable to MI National-USA. A Consecration ceremony will take place during Mass on Saturday, June 24. Details will be announced on June 3. 12

13 St. Joseph Catholic Church 121 E. Maple Avenue, Libertyville, Illinois Phone Fax Parish Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Saturday - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. info@stjoseph-libertyville.org Website Rev. John Trout, Pastor jtrout@stjoseph-libertyville.org Rev. Joseph Nhat Le, Associate Pastor nle@stjoseph-libertyville.org Rev. Martin Luboyera, Associate Pastor mluboyera@stjoseph-libertyville.org 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 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 Pre-Baptismal Session 3 months prior to birth; 6:00 p.m. the 2nd Monday of every other month. 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 ves- 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 John 20: Leader: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John Response: Glory to You, O Lord On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, Peace be with you. When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you. And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Reflection feasts we might call to mind Christmas or Easter, but for Christians Pentecost should be anticipated and celebrated with the same spiritual joy. At Christmas we celebrate the Father s great love for us in the gift of the Messiah, the Christ Child. At Easter we celebrate the promise of eternal life that is available to all who accept the Father s love and follow the teaching of Jesus His Son. On Pentecost we rejoice in the gift of the Holy Spirit, the Divine Advocate who promises to make the love of the Father and the teaching of the Son available to bring us peace, joy and comfort. The Holy Spirit provides us the strength we need on our earthly path to holiness and our ultimate return to Heaven. It is the Holy Spirit who makes the love of the Father and the life, death and resurrection of Jesus such a powerful influence for us. At our Confirmation, the graces of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are activated: Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety and Fear of the Lord. (For a brief yet insightful commentary on the seven gifts go to ) The gifts of the Holy Spirit provide us with all of the grace necessary to live a Christian life. They provide us with the insight to understand God s love and to appreciate God s call to give testimony to that love in how we live our lives. We can be reminded of these gifts not only at Confirmation but every time we receive the Eucharist, a communion with the body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus Christ, which embodies the love of the Father and graces us with the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your people and enkindle in us the fire of Your love! For further reflection on the Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit, see The Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs ; on Pentecost and the Holy Spirit Working Through the Church, paragraphs Reflection Questions Readings for the Week Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 1:39-56 The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26 St. Justin Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Ss. Marcellinus and Peter Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 St. Charles Lwanga and Companions Sunday: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20: