The Carpenter. October 8, th Sunday in Ordinary Time. St. Joseph Catholic Church Libertyville, Illinois

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1 The Carpenter October 8, th Sunday in Ordinary Time Community for the Kingdom St. Joseph Catholic Church Responding to Cardinal Cupich s Renew My Church Community for the Kingdom Get involved today! Community-for-the-Kingdom St. Joseph Catholic School Receives its Second National Blue Ribbon Award from the U.S. Department of Education! St. Joseph Catholic Church Libertyville, Illinois 1

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3 things, sustains all things. God through His Son created all things, He sustains all things. God. to further God s plan for the world. What will be your response to God s generosity to you and your family? heart work. Confessions/Sacrament of Reconciliation on October 14 Confession will be held at the Parish Office, 121 E. Maple, from 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 14. Upcoming Events at St. Joseph Catholic Church October 10, 17 Community for the Kingdom Sessions, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Koenig Center October 12 Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations, 3:00-4:00 p.m. in Church October 14 Oktoberfest, 6-10 p.m., Gym October Women s Christ Renews His Parish October 21 Euchre Night, 6:30 p.m., 200 Building November 4 Advent Morning of Reflection November 4-5 Men s Legacy Workshop November 18 Thanksgiving Mass (8:30) & Breakfast (9:30), Koenig Center More info: Community Building 14 OCT IN THE ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL GYM Please reserve your place online at Give Central or made out to St. Joseph Church at the Parish of- 6 pm to 10 pm 6pm to 8pm dinner, music and children s events 8pm to 10pm dancing and Yodeling Contest Yodeling Contest for Children and Adults,Bavarian Steve s Oompah Band Brats, German Wieners, Beer, Lemonade, Desserts Adults $15.00, Children $10.00, Families $ Cash Bar 31st Annual Doorways to Christmas Housewalk December 6 We are looking for a few homes to showcase on this year s Housewalk. Be a part of this community-honored tradition and help spread Christmas cheer! Homes of all shapes and sizes are welcome! To learn more, please contact Cristina Riggio at cristina_ riggio@yahoo.com.

4 Community Building Guild News Thank You to the 125+ women who joined us to kick off the season at our Fall Entertaining Night! Special thank you s to Meg Dhamer of Pigtale Twist, Christie Krupka of Redline Cellars and Colleen Iacch for sharing their talents and expertise with all of us! We all had a wonderful night! St. Lucy Book Club Circle: Join us on Monday, October 9 at the Parish Office at 7:00 p.m. For more information, contact Joy Levering, mjlevering1@ yahoo.com. Ss. Mary and Martha Circle: Our Circle gathers together to read the scriptures for the coming weekend s Mass. We are not a group of scripture scholars. We share how the message affects us and is relevant in our everyday lives. We welcome you to join us for all sessions or drop in when you can. Gathering dates: Wednesdays, October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15 at 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph Room at the Parish Office. Contact for more information: Lpopeck4@comcast.net. Attention Seniors! St. Joseph Catholic Church is looking for a person to represent the Parish on the Senior Council of Libertyville. The purpose of the Senior Council of Libertyville is to unite all senior citizen groups and organizations in Libertyville and enhance the life of seniors by advocating on their behalf, and by promoting, publicizing and subsidizing appropriate activities. Regular meetings are held mornings of the second Friday of each month. The representative is expected to present information on trips, meetings and other functions for publication in the Libertyville Senior Update. All board members will actively participate in discussions at meetings, provide feedback, and will chair one or more committees and participate as a helper at sponsored events during the year. Please contact Bob Killackey at or RKillackey@yahoo. com for more information. Euchre Night Is Saturday, October 21 Our next Euchre Night will be on Saturday, October 21. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., cards begin at 7:00 p.m. We meet at 200 N. Milwaukee, Lower Level. Enter through Milwaukee Avenue doors. St. Joseph s Euchre Night is for anyone interested in casual Euchre play, meeting neighbors, munching on snacks, and having some laughs. Players are adults who are singles or couples of all ages. These are stand-alone events and you re not making any commitment about attending future nights. If you are interested in joining us or you just have questions, please send an to Stuart and Fran Skinner at fskinner@aumpartnersllc.com. Mothers with Young Children Oktoberfest-Saturday, October 14, 6:00-10:00 p.m., Koenig Center This fun family event will feature: Yodeling Contests for Children and Adults, Bavarian Steve s Oompah Band, Brats, German Wieners, Beer, Lemonade, Dessert and more! This event is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus! Book Club: Wednesday, October 25, 7:15 p.m., Location TBD Join us for October Book Club! We are reading The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead location is still being decided! 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! Please join us in welcoming the following new parish members: Nguyen Thieu & Ly Tran and Dave & Suzanne Whitman. Welcome! Senior Corner 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 - Renews His Parish Weekend, October Mass Greeter Ministry Positions available for all masses, contact John Jurecko at or jurecko@sbcglobal.net 3rd Mondays of month-formation Center D-11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For informa- Beaupré Card Making Circle 3rd Tuesday of each month-formation Center, Information-Terrie Coconate or terriecoconate@yahoo.com LIBERTYVILLE SENIOR COUNCIL AND SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES pen). See the Senior Update on tables in the narthex for details 4

5 Youth Faith Formation St. Joseph Catholic School Introduces Littlest Knights A parent/child program for 2 and 3 year olds that fosters social skills and language Mrs. Kris Beyer will be teaching this class. Tuesdays from 8:30-9:45 a.m. Session 1: October 10 through December 5 Cost: $80 for 8-week session Space is limited! To register, call Tracy Lombardo at or tlombardo@sjslibertyville.org. ***Children may be accompanied by a parent, grandparent, and/or caregiver. ***Older siblings may attend for an additional $5 per session. They will engage in a variety of activities with an instructional aide. Do You Have a Family Member or Relative Who Is a Member of a Religious Order or Community? Let Us Pray for Them The week of November 5-11 is National Vocations Awareness Week. During this week the St. Joseph Vocations Ministry wants to once again recognize priests, sisters, deacons, seminarians, postulates and other members of religious orders who have ties to the St. Joseph faith community. If you have a family member or relative who is ordained or leading a consecrated life, and have not previously submitted their name, please Larry Gundrum at ljgundrum@aol.com or call him at and give him the name of your relative. If the status of your relative has changed since last year, please share that information, too. Please provide names by Thursday, October 26 so they can be published in the November 5 issue of the Carpenter. Prayers also will be offered for these men and women throughout the week and at the Hour of Eucharistic Adoration on Thursday, November 9. The Vocations Ministry offers prayers for vocations with exposition and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Thursday from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. in St. Joseph Church. Please join us in praying that all people throughout the world will discern and accept the mission that God has planned for them. 5

6 Faith Formation Community for the Kingdom 8 + " ' " 8 ' $ "" he or she needed to keep moving forward. Community for the Kingdom St. Joseph Catholic Church ; O 8 R : ( Community for the Kingdom. 1 T U ; I 4D!J G & >" <BB $ " M 7 B M M M8 M ~ Small groups share experiences, faith, fellowship, friendship to build a compassionate community ~ Come to each of these sessions to learn more about the impact that Community for the Kingdom will have on ourselves, our parish and the global church. F< 4! G A E H : ) : ' % 7 HA' FAHI' I<AAMN<AA " ' O ; Q< B A #(" 5 ; : E G E! " ' % 7 HI' FAHI' I<AAMN<AA " ' O ; R " 7 " 7 < $ " M 7 B M M M8 M (re)encounter Young Adult Faith Night connect. inspire. worship. The Men s Legacy Workshop is crafted for men to consider their own unique journey and explore their legacy. Join us for the next weekend for men on November 4 and 5, right here on the St. Joseph parish grounds. You can sign up on the St. Joseph Parish website at: org/crhp-registration FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2017 Join together with thousands of fellow young adults at UIC Pavilion for an event that will remind you that you are not alone in your faith! Discover how you can live your dream and have an active faith life. Featuring Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Mark Wahlberg, and more! REGISTER TODAY! Tickets $15 Ages or call for more information. 6

7 Faith Formation Religious Education Update Dates to Know: Wednesday, October 11: All Catechists Fall Meeting: More Tools & Best Practices at 6:30 p.m. in the Koenig Center. Sunday, October 15, and Friday, October 20: Faith Weaving sessions, 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. in the Koenig Center. Sunday, October 15 and Tuesday, October 17: Grade 8 Confirmation Saint posters due. Sunday, October 22 and Tuesday, October 24: Grade 3 Holy-ween Event. Sunday, October 29: Saints Showcase. Grade 8 students attend the 5:00 p.m. Mass and display their Confirmation Saint posters. Deacon Keith Strohm is the former Director of the Office for the New Evangelization and a deacon for the Archdiocese of Chicago. A wellknown international speaker and conference keynote, he has helped tens of thousands of men and women hear the Gospel message and encounter the mercy, love and power of Jesus Christ. Deacon Keith has extensive experience in creating and sustaining processes and programs of evangelization and formation at the group, parish and diocesan level that focus on the making, maturation and missioning of disciples of Jesus Christ. October 14, 9:00 11:45 a.m. Koenig Center, St. Joseph Catholic Church Presented by MELANIE BARRETT, PH.D., S.T.D. Chairperson and Professor in the Department of Moral Theology, USML Mundelein Seminary This is a morning of inspiration and examination of the life of holiness, sponsored by the Ministry of Care. Come be refreshed and replenished for the seasons ahead. Please plan to attend the regular 8:30 Mass in church prior to the presentation. The presentation will begin in the Koenig Center about 9:00, with a light breakfast. Dr. Barrett is an accomplished and inspirational speaker and writer, with many academic accolades. Don t miss this opportunity! Tell everyone you know and bring someone with you. This morning will be like vitamin therapy for your soul! RSVP here: or send to: salzman1672@comcast.net 7 All Men and Women of the Parish are invited to MORNING MASS &BREAKFAST Annual Fall Thanksgiving Mass & Breakfast Saturday, November 18-8:30 a.m. Mass, Breakfast following Mass (9:30 a.m.) in Koenig Center RSVP to: wcstjoseph@gmail.com and provide your name and the number attending, or call Sponsored by the Women s and Men s Councils of St. Joseph Parish. Prayer & Worship Advent Morning of Reflection Come and join the parish on Saturday, November 4 for the Advent Morning of Refection. All are invited to 8:30 a.m. Mass in which Deacon Keith will minister. After Mass, join Deacon Keith in the Koenig Center. Registration will begin at 9:00 and the program will begin at 9:30 a.m. He is also the Executive Director of M3 Ministries ( and a long-time teacher and collaborator with the Catherine of Siena Institute. He is a co-author (along with six other collaborators) with Sherry Weddell for the book Becoming a Parish of Intentional Disciples a follow-up to the best-selling book Forming Intentional Disciples. His latest book, Jesus: The Story You Thought You Knew, is available now from Our Sunday Visitor. You can follow him on Twitter (@KeithStrohm). To register, please go to libertyville.org/news/ adventreflection2017 Growth In Holiness: Vitamin Therapy for the Soul

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9 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT 2017 Statement of Activities (amounts in thousands) Church and Religious Education School Commercial Properties Combined Revenue $2,752 $2,837 $773 $6,362 Expenses $2,542 $3,114 $445 $6,101 Operating Excess or (Deficit) $210 ($277) $328 $ Statement of Activities (amounts in thousands) Church and Religious Education School Commercial Properties Combined Revenue $2,686 $2,473 $842 $6,001 Expenses $2,269 $2,726 $412 $5,407 Operating Excess or (Deficit) $417 ($253) $430 $594 Statement of Financial Position (amounts in thousands) ASSETS Cash $2,351 $2,011 Other Current Assets $54 $78 Fixed Assets (Commercial Property at Cost) $5,266 $5,266 Total Assets $7,671 $7,355 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Total Liabilities $811 $756 Net Assets Unrestricted $6,857 $5,345 Commercial Property Reserve $0 $950 Parish Building Reserve $3 $304 Total Net Assets $6,860 $6,599 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $7,671 $7,355 The 2016 and 2017 financial statements are presented in the accrual method of accounting. The financial statements exclude the contributions and expenses associated with the To Teach Who Christ Is (TTWCI) Campaign. BREAKDOWN OF CONTRIBUTIONS BY PARISH FAMILIES Annual Amount Given Number of Contributors Percentage of Contributors Total Amount Given Percentage of Total Amount Given $0 2,355 55% $0 0% $ % $141,279 6% $ % $240,244 10% $1,000 - $1, % $505,940 22% $2,000 - $2, % $365,222 16% $3,000 and above 193 4% $1,044,899 46% TOTAL 4,295 $2,297,584 9

10 Prayer & Worship Mass Intentions Monday October 9 6:30 Dorothy Brennan and Thomas Fosser 8:30 Jim Ryan and Patrick Tuohy Tuesday October 10 6:30 Parishioners 8:30 Casimir P. Trelka and Deborah Larson Wednesday October 11 6:30 Parishioners 8:30 William T. Sullivan and Bill Murata Thursday October 12 6:30 Dorothy Brennan 8:30 William & Mary Ann Schmidt and Kathy Nemmers Friday October 13 6:30 Bill Curtis and Dorothy Brennan 8:30 George & Rose Rosko and The Herr Family Saturday October 14 8:30 Hazel Finnegan and Joe & Janet Higgins Sunday All parishioners Banns of Marriage Alissa Braun & Rick Headrick Baptisms Madelyn Grace Happ, daughter of Tiffany (Petrone) and Matthew Happ Morgan Elise Ubert, daughter of Denisse (Ochoa) and Jeffrey Ubert Please Pray for the Sick Fr. James T. O Connor Judy Dioszegi Sean Kolber Cletus Sesterhenn Michele Moras Richard Bresser Kelvin Neubecker Carol Michalski Nicole Morales Mary Foresta Alejandro Benavides Fernando Benavides Maria E. Coton Kevin Scanlan Cliff Young Peter Sylvester Aidan Kirkpatrick Diane LaCrosse Bridget Shiel notify the parish office if your loved one is still in need of our prayers. 10 In Memory Please pray for the souls of: Anthony Niemiec Michael Barrett JoAnn Massarelli Father Augustine Kawishe 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. Presiders/Deacons Saturday, October 14 5:00 Fr. Trout Deacon Steffes Sunday, October 15 7:15 Fr. Luboyera 9:00 Fr. Kartje 10:45 Fr. Hennessey 10:45 KC Fr. Luboyera 12:30 Fr. Le 5:00 Fr. Le Social Justice & Service Employment Ministry to Meet on Wednesday, October 18 You have done all the hard work of networking and interviewing, and now you have a job offer! The last step in finalizing your new position is to negotiate the offer, and join us for the next meeting of the Employment Ministry when Dan Barber and John Russert, both highly experienced HR professionals, will provide an insightful presentation on how to Negotiate Your Best Job Offer. Take this opportunity to check us out and to network with people who may be helpful to you! Our meeting is 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. The session is free. All are welcome and please bring a friend. We look forward to seeing you there! The St. Joseph Employment Ministry assists the unemployed and under-employed 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. Benefit Fundraiser for Maristella You are invited to help our ministry to homeless women and children: Building A Future, Mingle & Silent Auction on Sunday, November 5, 5:00-9:00 p.m. at SHAKOU, 625 N. Milwaukee Ave. Libertyville. Tickets: $65 per person (Food), Cash Bar. Purchase tickets through our web site: or our office at 745 N. Milwaukee Avenue. Call for more information: Buy tickets by November 1.

11 Social Justice & Service MISSION CONTROL Two weeks and counting! In two weeks, October 21-22, we will celebrate St. Joseph s Mission Sunday. It will be an occasion to recognize our Social Justice and Service Ministries and the many parishioners who bring them to life to the life of those they serve. Social Justice and Service are intrinsic elements of our Christian faith. In the sacrament of Baptism, we are baptized with water in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. We are immediately anointed with chrism on the crown of our foreheads. The minister prays, As Christ was anointed Priest, Prophet, and King, so may you live always as members of his body, sharing everlasting life. The good king and queen commit to the service and welfare of the people in their care, especially the poor and neglected, the marginalized and persecuted, the ill and disabled. St. Joseph s Mission Sunday will be an occasion to live out our Baptism and explore new opportunities to contribute our time and talent to our family of faith. This perfectly dovetails with St. Joseph Catholic Church s new initiative, Community for the Kingdom. Its intent is to strengthen our relationship with Christ and each other and build compassionate communities that make the Kingdom of God present in our daily lives. Ministry is the lifeblood that can flow from our relationships with each other to those in need, making the Kingdom of God present in their lives. Over the next two weeks, consider the possibility How might I as an individual, how might my family, how might the small communities we create join in Help Others with Taxes AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is looking for compassionate, friendly people to join our team of local volunteers for the upcoming tax season. Tax-Aide is a free program that makes it easier for older, low-income taxpayers to file their tax returns and get the credits and deductions they ve earned. Neighbors like you help prepare tax returns or serve in other ways, like organizing client paperwork, managing computer equipment or acting as interpreters. There s a role for everyone. We provide computer equipment and training for all our volunteers. Sign up at www. aarpfoundation.org/taxaide or contact Tom Noller via at nollert@ yahoo.com. Aid for Women Aid for Women of Northern Lake County is a 32-year-old all-volunteer center (4606 W. Take a tag from the walls in church and bring back a gift next week! Old Grand Avenue, next door to the Gurnee Fire Station) with a mission to educate and encourage women and men with good decision-making information and resources with regard to life choices. The mission statement is: To give hope to women who are pregnant, explain the risks involved in abortion, and offer life-affirming alternatives such as parenting and adoption. Each client is treated with respect and dignity and confidentiality. Appropriate referrals are made to afford the best prenatal care for herself and her child. Free pregnancy testing and doctor referrals for prenatal care are available by appointment. All clients are offered information about adoption and there are no fees for services. If the client is single, she is presented with the opportunity to change her lifestyle and begin a life of chastity until marriage. A maternity clothes lending closet, literature and books on pregnancy and natural family planning are free as well. A medical set of fetal models shows the client how pregnancy progresses. Help is available in our Gurnee office or over the phone at , and our community outreach volunteers welcome opportunities to speak to groups and classes. Spanish-speaking assistance is also available. Donations of baby care products and equipment are always appreciated. Referrals are also made for post-abortion healing and retreats. Visit: Word of Life The knowledge and realization of how deeply we are loved by God elicits a response of love that simultaneously draws us closer to God and at the same time impels us to share his love. USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities A Fudgeraiser is being held to benefit Aid for Women of Northern Lake County pregnancy resource center. Half-pound packages of Chocolate, Chocolate Walnut, Maple Walnut and Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge are available through Carol Walsh at $10 each Fudge is made in Monroe, Wisconsin. Aid for Women has been helping families in Lake County since 1983 with baby and maternity needs. Since January we have had over 1,550 appointments, with almost 200 new clients. We give out maternity clothing, vitamins, baby clothes up to size 2T, emergency diapers and formula and baby gear. 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 The stone the builders rejected has become the corner stone (Matthew 21:42) Jesus was the corner stone and He was rejected by the religious and political leaders of his day, as well as ordinary citizens. Living a stewardship lifestyle may cause you to be rejected by others in today s society. For example, saying grace before a meal in a restaurant may attract some strange looks from some. But to others it is sign that God is alive and well! 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 September 17, 2017 Current Year Last Year Week Year to Date Week Year to Date Weekend Offering $22,079 $274,765 $20,247 $275,818 Electronic Giving $31,543 $194,218 $30,515 $179,524 Total Collection $53,622 $468,983 $50,762 $455,342 Budget for Collection $41,000 $492,000 Difference $12,622 $(23,017) 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 other month. Next session: September 11 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 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, Sheila Johnson, 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 2. Invite Response. Invite individuals to respond to a word, phrase or passage that strikes them in some way. Next Sunday s Gospel Matthew 22: 1-14 Leader: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew Response: Glory to You, O Lord Jesus again in reply spoke to the chief priests and elders those who were invited were not worthy to come. Go out, of the people in parables, saying, The kingdom of heaven therefore, into the main roads and invite to the feast whomever may be likened to a king who gave a wedding feast for his you find. The servants went out into the streets and son. He dispatched his servants to summon the invited gathered all they found, bad and good alike, and the hall guests to the feast, but they refused to come. A second time was filled with guests. he sent other servants, saying, Tell those invited: Behold, I But when the king came in to meet the guests, he saw a have prepared my banquet, my calves and fattened cattle are man there not dressed in a wedding garment. The king said nored to him, My friend, how is it that you came in here without a the invitation and went away, one to his farm, another to his business. The rest laid hold of his servants, mistreated king said to his attendants, Bind his hands and feet, and cast them, and killed them. The king was enraged and sent his him into the darkness outside, where there will be wailing troops, destroyed those murderers, and burned their city. and grinding of teeth. Many are invited, but few are chosen. Then he said to his servants, The feast is ready, but The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Reflection For the past several weeks Jesus has been trying to help the Pharisees (and us) understand two significant points: the week s gospel, Jesus tries to teach this message again, this time using His favorite image, the wedding feast. In Jesus time, a mate in joyful celebrations. To understand the parable, it might be helpful to know that the host also provided each guest a garment that they were supposed to wear to the banquet. So while a modern audience might feel badly for the poor guest who was thrown out, the parable is meant to convey that the guest was only willing to accept the invitation on his terms and not on the generous terms of the host. Also, the invitation to wedding guests did not usually provide the exact time when the celebrations would begin, so perhaps the guest had not cared for the garment or it could not be located when it was time for the banquet to begin. Understanding the circumstances of wedding celebrations during Jesus time helps us understand the point that is being made with this parable. to the feast with the appropriate joy and gratitude. For additional reflection on the Kingdom of God, see The Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs Reflection Questions 1. How can knowing that God has invited each of us to join in the heavenly banquet and provided us with all we need to 2. The celebration of the Eucharist parallels the wedding feast in the Gospel parable. What might God want us to understand Readings for the Week 16