September 9, rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 September 9, rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, September 9 Diocesan Mission Appeal - Indian Missionary Society Religious Education Classes PK-Grade 8 (8:45-9:45am) at SJ Elementary School Sunday Studies from 8:45-9:45am in the PAC Middle School and High School KEYSIS 6:30pm at St. Joseph Secondary Campus. Middle School and High School students meet at the same time but separate into their respective age groups. Monday, September 10 St. Joseph 4-H Club Meeting 6:30pm in the PAC Czech Language Class 6:30pm PAC Conf. Room Boy Scout Troop 383 meet in the Scout House 7:00pm Catholic Singles - Mary, the Mother of God video series 6:30 8:00pm at St. Thomas Aquinas - C.S. Tuesday, September 11 Martha and Mary Wellness Group 9:00am in the PAC Diocese of Austin Year of the Faith Meeting in the PAC 1:00-4:00pm and 6:00-9:00pm School Board Meeting PAC Conf. Rm. A Divine Mercy Prayer Group after Mass RCIA Tour of the Church 7:00-9:00pm in the Church Folk Choir Practice at 7:30pm in the Church Wednesday, September 12 Novena to the Miraculous Medal at 5:45pm in Chapel followed by Mass Religious Education Classes for PK-Grade 6 at St. Joseph Elementary School 6:00-7:00pm 7th and 8th Grade from 5:45-7:15pm at Coulter Campus. Thursday, September 13 Martha and Mary Wellness Group 9:00am in the PAC Women s Guild Fall Luncheon and Program 11:30am in the PAC Sunday, September 16 Catechetical Sunday - Commissioning of Religious Education Teachers at all Masses Pancake Breakfast by St. Joseph Cub Scout Troop 8:00-11:30am in the PAC $5. donation Religious Education Classes PK - Grade 8 8:45-9:45am at SJ Elementary School Sunday Studies from 8:45-9:45am in the PAC Confirmation Session 11:00am - 5:00pm CGSC Middle School and High School KEYSIS 6:30pm at St. Joseph Secondary Campus. Middle School and High School students meet at the same time but separate into their respective age groups. Baptisms We WELCOME the following who received the Sacrament of Baptism last weekend at St. Joseph Church: Gretchen Marie Otey Wedding Anniversaries CONGRATULATIONS to DICK and ANGELA DUSEK on the occasion of their 25th Wedding Anniversary on September 6th. Altar Flowers THANK YOU for flowers in memory of FRED JOHN REGMUND III by Mom and Dad, Lisa, Leonard, Noah and Bridget Storemski THANK YOU for flowers in memory of BEULAH GLOCKZIN by Emanuel and Elaina Glockzin Friday, September 14 Saturday, September 15 Altar Servers Training in the Church 9:00-10:00am Rest in Peace Please remember in prayer the following who have died. Our sympathies are with the family. Sue O Connell Msgr. Emilian Foltyn

2 Attention Ladies! Annual Fall Luncheon and Program Patchwork Memories Thursday, September 13th - 11:30am in the PAC Mark your calendars! Gather your lady friends and come enjoy a 3-Salad Plate Lunch, Dessert and an Inspirational Program at YOUR Church! Tickets: $10.00 each. For reservations call: Gabby Sikorski Libby Gaas or the Church Office at Reservations needed by this Monday, September 10th. All women of the parish and their guests are welcome to attend. Religious Education News Religious Education Classes have begun for this School Year at St. Joseph Church. We have over 300 students in Sunday and Wednesday Classes combined with over 70 wonderful volunteers. A little more help is still needed. If you feel the desire to share our Catholic Faith and Traditions with Elementary School students, contact Lisa Storemski at or lstoremski@stjosephbcs.org. Needed: Sunday 4th Grade Teacher or Co-Teacher Wednesday 3rd Grade Co-Teacher or Aide MASSES SEPTEMBER Monday Charles Axtel Will Scarmardo (B) Altar Servers ALL altar servers (old and new) must attend one of the following meeting times at St. Joseph Church. Saturday, September 15th 9:00-10:00am or Wednesday September 19th 7:00-8:00pm A parent or guardian must attend at least the first 15 min of the meeting, as new rules and expectations will be explained. All children 3rd grade and older who have received their 1st Communion are welcome and encouraged to serve at Mass. St. Joseph School students will be offered training opportunities through the school and do not need to attend one of the above meeting times. PLEASE call the Church Office at or Fr. Ryan Higdon at frryan@stjosephbcs.org and let us know which meeting date and time you will be attending. Age Managers Thursday, September 20th St. Joseph Age Managers (parishioners age 60 and over) will gather in the PAC at 12 noon for our annual Tailgate Party. Wear your maroon and white and come listen to Meteorologist Shel Winkley from KBTX-TV who will give a short program. The Church will provide the Fried Chicken and Sausage. Please bring a dish to share according to your last name. A - I Vegetable J - Q Dessert R - Z Salad Reservations are needed! Call yours in to the church office at by MONDAY, September 17th. Tuesday Good Shepherd 9:20am Wednesday Thursday Good Shepherd 9:20am Friday Saturday Saturday Sunday 7:00am 8:30am 10:00am 11:30am For Victims of 09/11 For 1st Responders 09/11 For Peace Lazarus Waguespack (A) Edna Polzer Justine Rolirad Johnny and Steve Jozwiak Kenneth Michael Absher Joe Moreno Sr. (B) Henry Piwonka Souls in Purgatory Mary Keo Nguyen Dominick Chuyen Nguyen Helen Matous John and Mary Lena Marino Maurice Autrey (B) Janie Watson Christine Bartkowiak Verna Petroski (A) For Our Parish Raymond Valenta Carolyn Susie Vest Gary Zemanek (A) Mary Hue Pham Frank Holubec Sr. Frankie Hubacek (B) Martin and Lillian Kucera Rudy and Virginia Mendez Visit St. Joseph Church Website at: There is information about the church, school, organizations, ministries, calendars and schedules. Good Shepherd 5:30pm Owen Bullard Sanctuary Lights In Memory of Ann Boriskie In Memory of Cecyle Howard

3 Sunday, September 16th Cub Scout Pack 383, from St. Joseph Catholic Church will host a fundraising breakfast of pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk, and juice from 8:00-11:30am at the Parish Activity Center. A donation of $5 per person is suggested. Funds will be used to purchase camping equipment and supplies for den activities. Please mark your calendars and join us! If you cannot join us but still wish to make a donation, Cub Scouts will be outside of all the Masses on the 16th. Questions? Contact Robert Holzweiss, at (979) or at Robert.Holzweiss@gmail.com. Adoration Chapel - 20 years... September 15th will mark the 20th Anniversary of the Adoration Chapel at St. Joseph church What a BLESSING the Adoration Chapel has been. Many graces and favors have been witnessed and bestowed on individuals and families. It is truly awesome and most powerful. Even during hard times, when obvious blessings seem scarce, we are still abundantly graced with life itself a wonderful gift with the abiding presence of Our Lord. If you would like to sign up for an hour of personal prayer in the Chapel, please call the Church office at Sportsman s Banquet Thank YOU! Knights of Columbus of Council would like to thank everyone who helped make Sportsman's Banquet 2012 a great success. Whether you purchased a ticket, sponsored a table, helped cook the meal, donated to the silent auction, the bucket raffle, a door prize or helped us clean up when it was all over. We could not have done it without you. The Sportsman's Banquet is the single most important fundraising activity that our council undertakes each year. The proceeds from this event helps fund the various projects that we support. These include scholarships, seminarian support, underwriting Girl Scout and Boy Scout projects, The Coalition for Life, Catholic Charities of Central Texas, and The Gabriel Project Life Center. All of this is possible through your generous support and we THANK YOU! Congratulations to the major prize winners for 2012: H&R Single Shot.410 Shotgun: Norman Lero Marlin.22cal. Model XT22 Bolt Action Rifle: Ray Thomas Traditions.50cal. Muzzle Loader Rifle: Nicole Wolfe Henry Lever Action.22cal. Rifle: Emanuel Glockzin Parker Red Hawk XP Compound Bow: Jason Bienski Remington Express 20ga. Youth Shotgun: Mark Stevens Remington Express 12ga Shotgun: Dean Marucci Remington Express 20ga Shotgun: Chris Johnson $200 Republic Restaurant Gift Certificate and a Jacuzzi Suite at the College Station Hilton: The Barber Shop Benelli Nova 12ga Shotgun: Donald Borski Henry.22cal. Survival Rifle: Ed Gregg Mossberg Model ga Shotgun: Randal LaBove $100 Christopher's World Grille Gift Cert: Mike Swetish Heritage Rough Rider.22cal Revolver: Doug Cargo Henry Lever Action.22cal. Rifle: Dana Russell Weatherby Vanguard.270cal Rifle w/scope: Rick Starnes Yeti Cooler: Sandra Novosad Polaris 500HD Four Wheel Drive ATV: Raymond Holick St. Joseph 4-H Club If you're interested in learning about anything from photography to vet science, then check out St. Joseph 4-H Club. Our club meets the second Monday of each month September - May at 6:30pm at the Parish Activity Center. First Meeting is Monday, September 10th. Eligibility requirements: 8 years old AND in the 3rd grade thru age 18. We have a great 4-H Club and you are invited to join us. For more information please stjoseph4hclub@gmail.com Married Couples A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is a positive, common sense, private experience between you & your spouse that helps you to see again those loving qualities in each other that you may be taking for granted. Revitalize your marriage and bring more of God s love, forgiveness, mercy and tenderness to your marriage by attending a Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Austin Dioceses weekends are Sep (five open spaces left) and Nov For more information, contact Anh and Greg Thomas at WWME (9963) or wwmeaustin@gmail.com. Mt.Carmel Rosary Guild Gift Shop Our Lady of Mt Carmel Gift Shop (at the main entrance of the church) is open after all weekend Masses. We have many new gift items in stock along with hand crafted rosaries for sale, which support the mission rosaries and St. Joseph Church. Come visit. PLEASE SUPPORT our Advertisers on the two pages of Bulletin Ads. They help make possible this Sunday Bulletin for our parishioners and we thank them.

4 Prayers for the Sick Please remember the following in prayer that the healing presence of Christ will restore them to physical and spiritual health: Argentina Vindiola, Mildred Kocurek, Kevin Ruiz, Emily Flores, Ruby Jones, Roland Collins, Joe Bernal, JoAnn Zaeske, Jerry Dusek, John Padgett, Lillian Kruse, Beth Lesher, Nathan Belcik, Terry Douglas, Pete Guillen, Nikki Winder, Patrick Perez Names will remain on the bulletin list for 4 weeks and then will be transferred to the Book of Prayers on the Altar. If a name needs to remain in the bulletin, please call the church office at Voter Registration September A voter registration drive will be conducted after all Masses at St. Joseph Catholic Church. You must be a resident of Brazos County and have a TX Driver's License or Personal Identification Number or Social Security Number. All qualified voters need to be registered and vote in the November election. Brazos Catholic Singles Monday, September 10th - Episode IV Our Trained Nature s Solitary Boast MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD video series 6:30 8:00pm at St. Thomas Aquinas in classroom 42. Afterward, join us at Ozona s-harvey Rd. For more information contact: kikioshea@suddenlink.net Czech Language Class Monday, September 10th a Czech Language Class begins at the PAC from 6:30-8:30pm. The instructor is from the Czech Republic and the current holder of the CEFT William J. Hlavinka Czech Fellowship at Texas A&M University. The class will concentrate on Conversational Czech and is open to anyone who is interested (beginners and advanced). Instructional materials provided and are covered by the $35. tuition fee. The course is sponsored by the Brazos Valley Chapter of Czech Heritage Society and Czech Educational Foundation of Texas. For more information and to enroll in the class, please contact Stanislav Vitha vitha@tamu.edu Young Adults Saturday, September 15th All graduate students and young professionals are invited to St. Mary Catholic Student Center, room 201. Coffee and doughnuts at 9:00am then have lunch and watch the Aggies play SMU. Visit us at or Save the Date St. Joseph School Golf Tournament October 16th at Miramont Country Club Register NOW! Contact: stjbooster@gmail.com 4 Man Scramble - $100,000 Shootout - Putting Contest - Breakfast and Lunch provided - and FUN! Mary and Martha Group This Tuesday, September 11th the Mary and Martha Wellness Group will begin its Fall Session at 9:00am in the PAC. This group meets twice a week and is for women of the parish age 60 and over (our oldest member of the group is 86). The first 45 minutes includes spiritual study and prayer the other 45 minutes focuses on non-aerobic exercises. The program is free, easy and designed to promote both physical, social and spiritual activity. All equipment provided. If you are interested in joining this ladies group, please contact Lee Kerwin at or mema@pdq.net. All ladies 60 and over are welcome. Natural Family Planning (NFP) Introductory Session and Theological Presentation All couples and individuals interested in learning more about the development, scientific basis, and many benefits of using Natural Family Planning are welcome to join us for an introduction presentation of the Creighton Model of NFP. In addition, the sessions now include an explanation of the theological reasoning supporting use of NFP. Upcoming Dates: Thursday, September 20th at 6:30pm (room203) Thursday, October 18th at 6:30pm (room 203) Our sessions meet the Diocese of Austin marriage prep requirement for NFP. Our introductory class offers: Creighton Model FertilityCare System Introduction Session presented by a FertilityCare Practitioner Insight to a married couples experience with NFP Church teaching presented by a theologian All sessions at St. Mary s Church, College Station. To register online: To register by phone: Registration fee: $20 fcctexas@gmail.com You are invited Sunday, September 9th - St. Mary Catholic Church in Taylor invites you to their Bazaar. BBQ from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Games, Fun and Fellowship until Saturday, September 15-8:00am - 3:00pm St. Ann Catholic Church Garage Sale. Inside the Parish Hall at 333 Thornberry - Somerville.

5 PRAYER REQUEST? The Keysis Prayer Team prays every week for the youth, families, staff, volunteers, and benefactors of Keysis Youth Ministry. Send any prayer requests to Let us pray for YOU! YOUTH BAND - All interested 7 th grade students and older are welcome. We are in need of more voices and a piano player for the 5:30pm Mass Youth Band. We will go over Sunday s music and get acclimated to new voices, new instruments, and new personalities. Our next practice for singers and instrumentalists is Wednesday, September 12 from 7:00-8:30pm. For more information contact John Valentino jvalentino@stjosephbcs.org. KEYSIS FALL CALENDAR is on the website. Check it out to see upcoming youth nights and other activities for high school and middle school youth. High School KEYSIS YOUTH NIGHTS are the regular meetings for high school youth with the content of Religious Education, mixed with the Christian fellowship of a youth group. KEYSIS Youth Nights are on most Sunday nights from 6:30-8:30pm (following the 5:30pm Mass) in the SJS Secondary Cafeteria on Coulter. All high school youth are welcome to attend. TOPICS: This Sunday, September 9- KEYSIS YOUTH NIGHT: OVERFLOW. Get to know your discussion group and new small group leader with a Bible and YOUCAT study on the need of God s free and undeserved gift. Sunday, September 16- KEYSIS YOUTH NIGHT: SACRAMENTS 1: INTRODUCTION TO LITURGY. You hear the word. You use the word. But do you know what liturgy really is? MIDDLE SCHOOL KEYSIS is the youth program for 7th and 8th grade youth of St. Joseph. Middle School Keysis takes place at the same time and in the same location as the high school Keysis meetings, Sunday nights from 6:30-8:30pm at the SJS Secondary Gym/Cafeteria. Middle School Keysis has separate activities and curriculum from the high school youth. All Middle School Keysis meetings begin with a meal, so come hungry! Middle School Keysis is a fun option for Religious Education for the Confirmation requirement. IGNITE FOR 7 TH AND 8 TH GRADE YOUTH- IGNITE is the Wednesday night religious education for 7 th and 8 th Grade Youth. Ignite takes Wednesday Religious Education and infuses the environment and attitude of Keysis. Ignite uses the same curriculum and format as Middle School Keysis, featuring youth friendly lessons, dynamic small group leaders, and relevant prayer and activities. Ignite meets on most Wednesdays. Pray For Our Military Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen. SFC Michael W. Allen U.S. Army - Iraq PV2 Paul Henri Balanga U.S. Army Afghanistan MM3 John Blair Jr. US Navy S. Carolina Josh Borski US Navy - Somalia Sgt. Joseph Chance Bowman - U.S. Marines - Iraq T/Sgt. Tim Braden - U.S. Air Force Spokane, WA. PFC Ross Carrabba - U.S. Marines - Afghanistan Capt. Joseph D Agostino - U.S. Army - Afghanistan S/ARMN David Dominguez U.S. Air Force - Germany A1C Clinton Doriocourt - U.S. Air Force - Afghanistan Capt. Johnathan Esparza - U.S. Air Force - Okinawa Capt. Jennifer Esparza - U.S. Air Force - Okinawa SPEC Justin A. Garner - U. S. Army Kuwait Sgt. Jay Geronime - U.S. Army Ft. Hood S/Sgt. Jeffrey Geronime - U.S. Marines Mediterranean EF3 Justin Geronime - U.S. Navy-USSEssex Sgt. Nchia Kedze Ghong - U.S. Marines - Iraq PFC Jacob Hernandez U.S. Marines Palm Springs Airman E3 Zachary Jimenez Lackland AFB San Antonio Col. Michael G. Kelley - U.S. Army - Iraq SP4 Rusty Lanicek - U.S. Army Ft.Levenworth,KS M/Sgt. Brian Locke - U.S. Army - Iraq Sgt. Juan Antonio Lopez - U.S. Army - Iraq PFC Ricardo A. Luna - U.S. Army - Iraq SSGT Timothy Luza Jr.-U.S. Air Force Ft. Meade, D.C. Capt. Sean E. Lyerly-Texas National Guard - Iraq M/Sgt. Douglas E. McMillan U.S. Army Tampa, FL Captain Misty Munoz National Guard - Iraq E5 Michael Neveu U.S. Navy - Behrain Major Michael E. Ogden - U.S. Marines - Corpus Christi Sgt. Christopher Orta - U.S. Army - Oklahoma WO1 Jeffrey Pivonka - U.S. Army Iraq PFC Naomi Hernandez-Pledger U.S.Army Ft. Sill SPEC. Ariel Quinones - U.S. Army Korea Corporal Patrick R. Reade - U.S. Marines - Afghanistan L/Corporal James Robinson - U.S.Marines - Afghanistan Sgt. Adrian Rodriquez - U.S. Army - Iraq Sgt. Joel Rodriguez - U.S. Air Force - Iraq Sgt. Michael Ruiz - U.S. Marines-Camp Pendleton, CA. SPC Jay Saculla - U.S. Army Afghanistan Tristan & Kyra Sarles U.S.Navy Reserves Ridgecrest CA Corporal Daniel W. Schwartz - U.S. Marines N. Carolina L/Corp.Douglas W. Schwartz - U.S. Marines - Afghanistan SSGT Larame Sowder - US Air Force - Albuquerque, NM. L/Corp. Kyle Taylor U.S.Marines N.Carolina 1st Lt. Sean Taylor - U.S. Marines Camp Lejeune, NC Major Ryan Ussery - U.S. Army Iraq Sgt. Matt White - U.S. Army - Iraq Sgt. Rick Lee Wolff - Army National Guard - Iraq M/Sgt Sherrie Yeates - U.S. Army Afghanistan Dillon Zemanek U.S. Army S. Korea