The Carpenter. October 15, th Sunday in Ordinary Time. St. Joseph Catholic Church Libertyville, Illinois

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1 The Carpenter October 15, 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 On October 4, parishioners joined people all over the world by celebrating the feast day of the Patron Saint of Animals, St. Francis of Assisi, by bringing their pets for a special blessing. Fr. Trout blessed all of the animals, including a horse! Animals are God s creatures and bring love and joy to many. St. Joseph Catholic Church Libertyville, Illinois 1

2 I will be leaving for my annual silent retreat, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola, on Wednesday, October 18 and will return on Wednesday, 10/25. The retreat will be at Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House in Sedalia, Colorado. Please keep me in your prayers during this special time of prayer and reflection. Be assured of my daily prayers for you and your loved ones as I devote one hour of prayer each evening before the Blessed Sacrament for your intentions. 2

3 as of September 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 whose lives are devastated by natural disasters, illnesses, wars and famines, without regard for religious affiliation. 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 PARISH GOAL: $134, AMOUNT PLEDGED: $290, AMOUNT PAID: $264, REBATE YTD: $130, TOTAL REBATE: $156, * *Total rebate if 100% of pledges are paid Next Week Is World Mission Day World Mission Day, promoted by the Society of the Propagation of the Faith, is a good opportunity for enabling the missionary heart of Christian communities to join in prayer, testimony of life and communion of goods, in responding to the vast and pressing needs of evangelization. Pope Francis, Message for World Mission Sunday, 2017 Upcoming Events at St. Joseph Catholic Church October 17 Community for the Kingdom Session, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Koenig Center October 19 Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations, 3:00-4:00 p.m. in Church 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: Thank you for your generous donation of $13, in supporting the men seeking to answer God s call to a life of service as a priest for the Archdiocese of Chicago. This does not include the additional donations our parishioners made directly to The Seminarian Education Fund. The Seminarian Education Fund provides support for the training and education of men studying for priesthood in the Archdiocese of Chicago. The fund helps to cover the cost to educate each seminarian for the priesthood, like our own Deacon Michael Steffes, Gino Wilcox and Falasiko Matoy, as they proceed through the various stages of formation before ordination as a priest. 3

4 Social Justice & Service Green Tip for TODAY! Check out this environmental event for the whole family today at the Field Museum! The Field Museum will host the second annual Green Team Summit on Sunday, October 15. This is a multi-faith event for connecting and networking about environmental issues such as climate change, climate justice, youth workshop, and eating local. The event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Come for all or part. This is a free, family-friendly event. To learn more and to register, please see com/2017greenteamsummit MISSION CONTROL One week and counting! Next weekend, October 21-22, we will celebrate St. Joseph s Mission Sunday. St. Joseph Catholic Church will recognize our Social Justice and Service Ministries and the many parishioners who bring them to life. Are you among them? Thank you! Our First Reading this weekend is from the Prophet Isaiah (25:6-10a). On this mountain, the Lord of hosts will provide for all peoples a feast of rich food and choice wines, juicy, rich food and pure, choice wines. On this mountain, he will destroy the veil that veils all peoples, the web that is woven over all nations; he will destroy death forever. The Lord God will wipe away the tears from every face This is a beautiful vision that should comfort us amid the squabbling, the violence and the natural disasters that confront us. And, more than that, it should inspire us to ask how we might be Christ s eyes, ears, voice and hands to fulfill that vision on earth. Our Baptism calls us to be all that. St. Joseph s ministries provide diverse, interlocking paths to do all that, while building and enriching our relationships with Christ and with each other. If you are new to the Parish, if you have simply not been in a position to join in ministry before, please use next weekend to explore the world we are creating, the world that needs you. The smallest contribution of your time unlocks the grace of your Baptism and reveals special ways that your talent and those of your family can be joined with others to make a difference, within our community of faith and in the world! Aid for Women Aid for Women of Northern Lake County is a 32-year-old all-volunteer center (4606 W. 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 We must listen to God, who speaks to us. Having a well-formed conscience doesn t mean we have all the answers to the complex problems in the world, but it does mean that we are sensitive to the needs and struggles of other people. USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, Understanding Conscience 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. 4

5 Social Justice & Service Seminarians Collecting Winter Clothing Day laborers have been around since the time of Jesus (Mt 20:1-16). Pope Francis met with day laborers in New York when he was in the U.S. recently. They stand on the street corners WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE for DAY LABORERS near big hardware stores looking to be hired for the day, typically to clean or do construction work because they cannot find full time work. After all Masses on October 28 and 29, Mundelein Seminarians will be collecting winter clothing for day laborers. Place in the boxes near the entrance to church: winter coats, hats, gloves, jeans (sizes waists), shoes (tennis, running, hiking, work boots sizes 6.5 to 9.5) and socks, backpacks, but no bright colors/no red! Thank you! Help Prepare for Giving Tree We need you! Would you like to help with the Giving Tree project on Tag Day, meet new people and eat donuts? Tag Day is Saturday, November 11 from 8:00-10:00 a.m. in the Formation Center. Please bring a stapler! Please or contact Mary Causey at or mcausey@stjoseph-libertyville.org to volunteer. Widowed Men & Women Treasuring memories of your loved one, but needing to heal and move into the future? There will be a retreat/workshop on October in Batavia and again on November in Lemont. Phone the Joyful Again Widowed Ministry at or joyfulagain7211@gmail.com. See more details at www. joyfulagain.org. 5 Catholic Nurses to Meet The Council of Catholic Nurses of Lake County will meet on Saturday, October 21 here at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Program begins with 8:30 a.m. Mass in church and continues with a Potluck Breakfast (please bring a dish to share) in the Formation Center. Presentation will be on Stem Cell Transplant Cell Therapy Programs. Member are free; non-members are $5. All nurses are welcome. RSVP to Ginny at or gindereu@aol.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: com or our office at 745 N. Milwaukee Avenue. Call for more information: Please buy tickets by November 1. 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

6 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 the importance of this effort is often overlooked. Please 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. Youth Community Building 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. 6

7 Community Building THE SOUNDS OF THE SEASON December 16, 11:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. LOCATION: COST: - RESERVATIONS: Tickets will be sold QUESTIONS? Senior Corner ST. JOSEPH PARISH SPONSORED Jurecko at or jurecko@sbcglobal.net ter D-11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, contact Cheryl Craig at ccraig3@ swbell.net or Formation Center, Information-Terrie Coconate or terriecoconate@yahoo.com. Ss. Mary and Martha Circle gathers together to read the scriptures for the coming weekend. Wednesdays, 1:30 to 3:00, St. Joseph Room in the Parish Office, October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15. (Lpopeck4@comcast.net.) LIBERTYVILLE SENIOR COUNCIL & SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES (Aspen). See the Senior Update on tables in the narthex for details. 7 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. Mothers with Young Children Faith Formation - Wednesday, October 18, 7:30-9:00 p.m. Join us for faith formation as we gather to share our faith as a small community of mothers supporting one another. We will reflect on short readings and how they relate to this season in our lives. Bi-Monthly Meeting: Infant and Child CPR - Thursday, October 19, 9:15-11:00 a.m. Please join us as MYC member Linda O Kelley presents infant and child CPR. Linda is a Master s prepared Registered Nurse in the Neo-Natal Intensive Care unit at Evanston Hospital. Babysitting will be available, $6 for one child, or $8 for two. We hope you can join us! 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!

8 Community Building Guild News Circle News St. Rose Quilt Circle: Do you have an interest in sewing and quilting? Are you interested in sharing ideas and techniques? Are you looking for fellowship? If so, Monday, October 16 from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in the Formation Center Room D. Whatever your skill level, come and create, learn and laugh with us! For further information, contact Cheryl Craig at or St. Anne de Beaupré Cardmaking Circle: Join us this week, Tuesday, October 17, at the Formation Center at 9:30 a.m. We have a wonderful group of ladies who enjoy making greeting cards. For more information, call Terrie Coconate at or terriecoconate@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. Please join us in welcoming the following new parish members: Kevin & Jill Finerty. Welcome to our community of faith! Faith Formation Cookies & Cards for Those in Prison Junior high and high school students put their creativity and baking skills to the test while participating in a service project on October 5 to bake cookies and make cards for the Kairos Prison Ministry. Students and parents made 546 cookies and more than 100 cards for prisoners who will participate in an upcoming retreat. A special thanks to the parents who volunteered time with the service project, along with Faith Formation Team members Cheryl Haluczak and Katie Ploch for their efforts. Religious Education Update Dates to Know: Sunday, October 15 and Tuesday, October 17: Grade 8 Saints Posters due. Sunday, October 29 and Tuesday, October 31: No Class this week. Sunday, October 29: Saints Showcase. Grade 8 students attend the 5:00 p.m. Mass and display their Saints Posters. Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Feast of All Saints Holy Day of Obligation Religious Education Updates: Many of our younger students kicked off the first couple weeks of sessions learning about creation. Their eyes were opened to our belief that our all-knowing, all-powerful God, created EVERYTHING, and the greatest of all creations is 8 us, human beings. God knows and loves us, and we can know and love God, and all that God created. How often though, do we take time to marvel at the world around us, at the beauty of nature, especially as the season is changing from summer to autumn? As God s creation evolves before our eyes, do we take the time to praise God for the work of his hands? Tip for the Week: This week with your family, don t walk blindly through your days. Take a moment and look at the beauty of nature. Take a walk with your family and thank God for the warmth of the sun, the colors in the evening sky and the changing foliage on the trees.

9 Faith Formation Community for the Kingdom Your presence, or simple and kind words, were just the support he or she needed to keep moving forward. Community for the Kingdom St. Joseph Catholic Church " of the Blessed Trinity the dynamics of our lives as well. A ' Community for the Kingdom. % # $ + E F(!G D 9 %&& ' ( "& ( ( ( " ( ~ Small groups share experiences, faith, fellowship, friendship to build a compassionate community ~ Community for the Kingdom will have on ourselves, our parish and the global church. Session 3: > & <'". + A B D B! " Tuesday, October 17, 2017, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Koenig Center Be a part of building a more compassionate community by registering online at: Upcoming Men s Ministry Events 0HQ V /HJDF\ :RUNVKRS 1RYHPEHU 7KDQNVJLYLQJ %UHDNIDVW 6DWXUGD\ 1RYHPEHU 6DWXUGD\ 0RUQLQJ /LYH $GYHQW 'HFHPEHU 0RUH GHWDLOV WR IROORZ Sponsored by the Men s Ministry of St. Joseph Catholic Church. (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. 9

10 Faith Formation 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. 10 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 Please Pray for the Sick Sean Kolber Ed Hodgman Fr. James T. O Connor Judy Dioszegi Sean Kolber 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 Pray the Rosary Please join other parishioners in church at 7:55 a.m. Monday through Saturday to pray Our Lady s Rosary. Shout Praises to the Lord! Enroll in the Ministry of Praise! The Ministry of Praise is a call to: home-bound and all seniors. What will Ministers be asked to do? Each month you will receive a letter from a staff member or parishioner asking you or meetings. If you are interested or know someone who may be interested, please contact Debbie Costa at or Debbie at drc233@aol.com. In Memory Please pray for the souls of: Mary Dunn Timothy Nipper Cletus Sesterhenn Gabriel Alva, Jr. Banns of Marriage Alissa Braun & Rick Headrick Presiders/Deacons Saturday, October 21 5:00 Fr. Le Homilist: Deacon Kashmar Sunday, October 22 7:15 Fr. Le Homilist: Deacon Mudd 9:00 Fr. Hennessey Homilist: Deacon Mudd 10:45 Fr. Orlando 10:45 KC Fr. Le Homilist: Deacon Kashmar 12:30 Fr. Luboyera 5:00 Fr. Luboyera

11 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. Deacon Keith Strohm is the former Director of the Office for the New Evangelization and a deacon for the Archdiocese of Chicago. A well-known 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. 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 Prayer for Peace FRIDAY AT NOON, pause join join many others to pray for peace in our community, our state, our nation, our world. Psalm 85: 9 I will listen for the word of God; surely the Lord will proclaim peace to his people, to the faithful, to those who trust in him. We have experienced the power and force of nature. We have witnessed tragedy. This is the news. We hear it. We see it. Some live it. We must not let the violence or tragedy distract us from seeing and sharing all the good that is not reported, sharing the Good News, God s Word. We are called to be Christ to one another through our actions, our lives. Sometimes, use words. We pray: Lord, we place our trust in you. Heal our world. Strengthen and guide us to listen to you, to seek and act on your truth so that our hearts, our world know the peace that is found in you alone. Loving God, empower each of us and those in positions of authority to meet conflict with grace and a willingness to listen. We pray, merciful God, hear our prayer. Baptisms Brady James Weinkauf, son of Anna (Nowak) and Daniel Weinkauf Prince Ethan Lugo Diaz, son of Dennise (Bustos Diaz) and Edilberto Lugo Accountability Enjoy The Convenience Of On-line Giving Thank you to the many families that have signed up for online giving via electronic funds transfer (EFT). EFT is a convenient and safe way to make a one-time or recurring donation from your bank or credit card. There is no cost to you and it provides many advantages to you and the Church. Getting started is easy just visit our website at When you participate, your gift will transfer directly into the parish bank account. You decide exactly when your gift is made and where it goes. You can set up a recurring pledge or a one-time gift to our offertory and special collections, so you ll be able to give the way you want. Thank you for considering this giving opportunity. If you have questions, please contact Anna Roeser at or via at aroeser@stjoseph-lilbertyville.org. 11 Mass Intentions Monday October 16 6:30 Robert E. Ryan, well-being and Souls in Purgatory 8:30 Jim Ryan and Cathleen Noonan Johnson Tuesday October 17 6:30 JoAnn Massarelli and Victims in Las Vegas 8:30 Sophie & Edward Nowak and Victor Laska Wednesday October 18 6:30 Al Voras and Francesca Fusco, well-being 8:30 Donald & Mary Lou Murk and Irene Lawler Thursday October 19 6:30 Bob & Jean Mitchell well-being and Casimir Trelka Friday October 20 6:30 Bob Miller 8:30 John & Helen Taraszka and Celeste Wilson Saturday October 21 8:30 Bill Shannon and Jim McDonnell 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.

12 Accountability Thoughts on Giving My God will supply whatever you need (Philippians 4:19) God really does provide for those who are grateful and generous. This is very difficult for people that don t live a stewardship lifestyle to believe. People are skeptical and say it s just coincidence. If you are skeptical, try living a stewardship lifestyle for just one month be generous with your gifts of time, talent and treasure and see how God provides for your needs. 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 24, 2017 Current Year Last Year Week Year to Date Week Year to Date Weekend Offering $18,678 $293,443 $20,193 $296,011 Electronic Giving $3,305 $197,523 $2,535 $182,059 Total Collection $21,983 $490,966 $22,728 $478,070 Budget for Collection $41,000 $533,000 Difference $(19,017) $(42,034) 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 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 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, 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 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 Matthew 22:15-21 Leader: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew Response: Glory to You, O Lord The Pharisees went off and plotted how they might entrap Jesus in speech. They sent their disciples to him, with the Herodians, saying, Teacher, we know that you are a truthful man and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. And you are not concerned with anyone s opinion, for you do not regard a person s status. Tell us, then, what is your opinion: Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not? Knowing their malice, Jesus said, Why are you testing me, you hypocrites? Show me the coin that pays the census tax. Then they handed him the Roman coin. He said to them, Whose image is this and whose inscription? They replied, Caesar s. At that he said to them, Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Reflection As we read the gospel for next Sunday it is helpful to reflect on the difference between loyalty and responsibility. The Jewish people of Jesus time lived under Roman rule, which they were responsible to obey. There were many, including the Pharisees, who believed that it was improper to pay taxes to Caesar as well as those who, like the Herodians, had made their peace with the Empire. We see Jesus successfully avoid the trap they laid for Him by reminding all that their duty is to be loyal to God and to give Him what is His. At the same time, He teaches us to submit to civil authorities in order to promote the interests of a just society. If we hear only a civics lesson in this Gospel we may miss the opportunity to reflect upon what it really means to give unto God what belongs to God. As we contemplate what it means to be a baptized child of God it should become clear that our entire life belongs to Him. He has given us the gift of life and He desires our eventual return to Him. Yet, we are human beings living in a world whose secular values are constantly bombarding us. We all struggle to hold our spiritual heads above water when we become overwhelmed with the day-to-day demands of a myriad of obligations. It can be tempting to put God s desires for our lives aside for a time and get back to Him when we think we have our world under control. Yes, of course, we all have worldly responsibilities but our allegiance and loyalty must be first and foremost to God. When the world tempts us to follow its ways we must remember the Gospel parable and that we must obey God rather than man. (Acts 5:29) Turning to Him is the answer. Whenever we do we will be rewarded with peace. When we follow the ways of man we turn away from God and are likely to encounter doubt, fear and anxiety. Reflection Questions 1. How do I exhibit my allegiance to God? What might I do to strengthen the bond between us? In what areas do I give myself over to worldly responsibilities? Where might I need to adjust my priorities? 2. Am I a good and loyal Catholic soldier? What might I do to live a life more loyal to the teachings of Christ in and through His Church? 3. One of the ways for us to demonstrate our loyalty to God is to make sure that His generous love is shared with all. How can I make sure that I am making God s love more available to those I encounter day in and day out? For further reflection on the role of a Catholic citizen see the Catechism of the Catholic Church paragraphs Readings for the Week Monday: Rom 1:1-7; Ps 98:1-4; Lk 11:29-32 St. Hedwig; St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 11:37-41 St. Ignatius of Antioch Wednesday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Lk 10:1-9 St. Luke Friday: Rom 4:1-8; Ps 32:1b-2, 5, 11; Lk 12:1-7 St. Paul of the Cross Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18; Ps 105:6-9, 42-43; Lk 12:8-12 Sunday: Is 45:1, 4-6; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 7-10; 1 Thes 1:1-5b; 16 Mt 22:15-21