Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 15, 2018 Truth shall spring out of the earth, and justice shall look down from heaven.

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1 TODAY S READINGS First Reading Amos said, The LORD took me from following the flock, and said to me, Go, prophesy to my people (Amos 7:12-15). Psalm Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation (Psalm 85). Second Reading The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing (Ephesians 1:3-14 [3-10]). Gospel Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two (Mark 6:7-13). ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Dennis R. Schaefer Address: 802 Middle Street Prairie du Rocher, IL Phone: sjospdr@htc.net Website: Diocese website: LIKE US ON FACEBOOK Secretary: Jill Whelan Parish Council President: Justin Roy Finance Council President: Roger Henry St. Joseph Cemetery: Jack Laurent St. Leo Cemetery: Steve Gonzalez Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Dennis Schaefer Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Msgr. Daniel J. Jurek WEEKEND MASSES AT ST. JOSEPH: Saturdays: 6:00 pm (odd months) Sundays: 8:00 am (even months) Ruma Convent: Sunday at 11am Daily Mass varies at both locations Confessions at St. Joseph: Saturday 5-5:40 pm & Sundays 7:15 7:45 am Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 15, 2018 Truth shall spring out of the earth, and justice shall look down from heaven. Psalm 85:12 CALLED BY GOD Today s scriptures invite us to listen to two calls. The first is the call issued by the Lord to the prophet Amos, the shepherd and a dresser of sycamores (Amos 7:14). The second is the call the Lord Jesus issued to the Twelve, whom he sent out two by two (Mark 6:7). These faithful people responded to the call, prophesying and preaching to the people to whom they had been sent. Each of us received a call when we were baptized. The second reading invites us to ponder that call as we are reminded that we are chosen in Christ and that, in love, God destined us for adoption (Ephesians 1:5). As adopted daughters and sons of God we are called to bring the presence of Christ into our marriages, families, schools, and places of work. Let us be inspired today to say yes to the call we hear once again through God s living word. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION At the time of the Reformation, although England broke away from papal authority under Henry VIII, a silent majority clung to the Catholic faith. Henry s eldest daughter, Mary, restored the old religion in a fierce persecution of Protestants (she is called Bloody Mary for good reason.) His youngest daughter, Elizabeth, rejected papal ties. Under her reign, beginning with legislation in 1593, Catholics were persecuted again, and only the very wealthy could afford the fines for not attending Anglican services on Sunday. They were called recusants, from a Latin word meaning refuse, since they refused to attend the liturgy of the Church of England. Many families maintained Catholic tradition in secret, and today their descendants claim Recusancy as a mark of family pride. For generations they sent their young people abroad to be educated in convents and monasteries. It is not surprising that the first monastery in colonial America springs from Holland with the daughters of patrician English recusant families. Port Tobacco, Maryland, proved fruitful soil for the Carmelite tradition.

2 JULY 7 TH THROUGH JULY 15 TH Sat. 6pm (J) Wayne & Betty GoForth Sun. 11am (C) Mass of Thanksgiving Mon. 8:15am (C) S. Janet Sue Smith (B-Day) Tues 4pm (C) S. Mary Ann Mueller (B-Day) Wed. 8am(C) Harvey & Doris Eggemeyer Thurs. 8am (J) Betty Barbeau Thurs. 4pm(C) Thelma Roscow Fri. 8:15am (C) S. Antoinette Cusimano Sat. 6pm (J) Myrtle & DL Dornhecker Sun. 11am (C) S. Mary Maurice Loepker Sat. July 14 th 6pm July 21 th 6pm B Mary Ann B Marie C Carla & Marvin C Carol & Ina L Mary B. L Kim S Zach & Katie S McKenna & Langston G Jeff Roy Fam G Ron Deterding Fam Chalice & Paten: Jeff Roy Fam. Chalice & Paten: Ron Deterding Fam. Collin Kanyuck Dean Peoples Our Homebound Mike Stevins Danny Steibel Tony Melliere Msgr. Kenneth J. Schaefer Neil Mudd Rev. Joe Rascher All names of the prayer list will be left on for 4 weeks. Please call the rectory if you would like them to remain on the list. July 7 th Envelopes (30) $ Loose $21.00 Peter Pence $30.00 Total (Weekly goal) $ $1, From the Desk of Fr. Dennis We are all created in the image and likeness of God and we are chosen by God to fulfill the purpose of the "One who accomplishes all things." We are sent as missionaries and prophets to preach the good news by the witness of our lives. The path will not always be straight, nor will the message always be heard or welcome. But the Lord promises that as we go forth into the world, his grace is sufficient to do the work of disciples hip: to preach and to heal those we encounter. As you can see, this journey, like any journey is made up of STEPS. It's not perfection, its not sainthood or sanctity, its following the Lord step by step...a little bit more today than yesterday -A little bit more tomorrow than today. And in this process, our life is simply more successful. Think about each of the letters in the words STEPS; they will show you how to be a true disciple of the Lord. Read the bulletin next week to find out if you were correct. Remember, don't worry so much, and know that you are loved! Have ablest third week of July, Fr. Dennis July 14 July 15 July 17 July 18 July 19 July 21 July 22 Raymond Ellner Marilyn Pelate, Annabelle Pearce & Emma Roy Faith McManus & Ronald Mollet Richard Corzine & Brian Franklin Jeff Roy, Bonnie Sauer & Mary Melliere John Knop Marie Fries, Carol Herzog & Mary Braun May your day be filled with Good Wishes, Birthday Greetings and God s Blessings Our deepest SYMPATHIES to Larry & Fern Deterding, Albert & Carla Deterding, Carolyn & Bob Schneider along with their extended families on the recent loss of their brother Dale Deterding. Dale passed away on Saturday, June 30 th and was remembered at a memorial Mass here at St. Joseph on Saturday, July 14 th and will be buried at Jefferson Barracks Cemetery on Monday, July 16 th. May Dale rest easy with all the saints and angels in heaven.

3 IT S NOT TOO EARLY! Has someone in your family or a friend said to you they were interested in learning about or joining the Catholic Church? Even though the summer has just begun, it's not too early to let us know that someone has expressed interest. We will begin our Rite of Christian Initiation of Adult sessions in September. Please spread the word throughout our parish partnership! Give Fr. Dennis a call at St. John's Thank You! The Prayer chain is in place. If you know of someone who is in need of emergency prayers please call Jeanelle or the ON THE LIGHTER SIDE After getting a traffic ticket, Sarah found herself in court. The judge asked what she did for a living. She replied, I'm a teacher at the Catholic School. "In that case" said the judge, "I have the perfect punishment, one I've been waiting to give since I went to Catholic school. Sit down at that table and write 'I will never run a stop sign again'- 200 times. When you finish you can go home." Sarah laughed and said, "And I suppose you expect me to use the Palmer method for my handwriting!" THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish. HAPPENINGS NEXT WEEK IN THE PARTNERSHIP Mon.: Youth group to paint top railing. 8am Tues.: Hall cleaning begins 8am Thurs.: 8am Mass Sat.: 6pm St. Joseph Laying out of bread after Saturday night Mass Sun.: l p.m. Fr. Dennis leaves for Alumni Reunion at St. Meinrad PARTNERSHIP MASS SCHEDULE JULY 14 TH Saturdays 4 pm St. John's - 6 pm St. Joseph Sundays 8 am St. Patrick - 10 am St. John's - 11 am Ruma Convent DID YOU REMEMBER Please contact Carol Herzog at if you or a fellow parishioner are suffering from an injury, illness, or grief and would like a visit. Reminder PSR parents please remember to volunteer for a shift at the picnic. Your help will help to keep the cost of the religious program free. If you haven t returned your PSR registration sheet yet please do so by Aug. 1 st We will be painting one more day July 16 th at 8am for all the youth group and volunteers who would like to help. A meeting will be held that day as well. Date changed due to hall cleaning. Youth group should help as well. Anyone needing a ride should call. RESPECT LIFE CORNER Love is Our Life Mission The spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me; he has sent me to bring comfort to the poor, to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captive. God s love is our life mission. If we choose to embrace this mission, we will have a new perspective on many issues. This may also mean that we will sometimes live as minorities, with different values from our surrounding secular culture. Learn, Act, Connect, Pray: If we understand that love is our mission then we have learned a basic truth that will shape many other areas of life. Pray for the ability to see clearly the path to take when situations arise that are contrary to our beliefs as Catholics. DIOCESAN HAPPENINGS: INITIAL CHILD PROTECTION TRAINING Anyone interested in helping with any of our children s programs must take an initial child protection class. These are offered at varies dates & locations throughout our diocese. Oh yeah, and they are FREE. This information can be found on the calendar on left side of the front page. If you are not tech savvy call the rectory and Jill can help you find a date and location that works for you.

4 RUMA CONVENT "Growing Old Gracefully: Learning to Understand" Presenter: Dr. Gary Behrman, PhD Ruma Center Auditorium, Sat. July 28, 1:00-3:00 pm No fee for the Conference but registration is required by calling: S. Barb Biver ( ) by Thurs. July 19 An opportunity to explore what it means to age gracefully, to integrate Spirituality in our human development to utilize a spiritual approach to aging well. NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS 75 th Annual Novena to Our Lady of the Snows Saturday, July 28 through Sunday, August 5 Mass begins at 7:30 p.m. Mary s Journey of Faith Where Am I on the Journey? Each evening of the Novena includes Mass, special music, Scripture reflections and prayers. Each evening concludes with a candlelight rosary procession. For more information, call snows.org/novena UPCOMING EVENTS PARTY IN THE PARK July 25 th with Sofa Kings Music Start at 7pm Refreshments start at 6pm FROM PARISH COUNCIL: 2019 ANNUAL PICNIC DATE CHANGE A decision to change the annual picnic date has been made. The Picnic Committee, Finance Council, Parish Council, Trustees, and Msgr. Dennis, listened to the request from the chairpersons and majority of workers. Together they unanimously approved a change of the date to the First Saturday in August starting With the 2019 change we hope this will offset the busy schedules involved with the Monroe County fair and other activities that fall that week/weekend. In response to the change we hope this will fill some of the gaps we have for young workers the week prior, the day of and following day. Along with the parishioner support we hope to see more attendees and an increase in revenues as well. Appropriate means of advertising are in place to announce publicly the change at this year s picnic. There will be no advertising of the change until that day to prevent confusion. The members of all councils and committees thank you for your support and understanding that will be needed to make the change a success. This decision was not made hastily or without support from all of the members in the approval process. We believe while it is a break from tradition it is in the best interest of our picnic staying successful. TRI-CENTENNIAL PLANS As many of you know our 300 th anniversary is fast approaching. If anyone in the parish is will to help plan or has ideas about how to carry out the celebration please call the rectory. Let your talents be seen. SIGN UP BACK OF CHURCH Aug. 10 th : Muny Meet me in St. Louis We have 15 people so I have reserved the bus. If more would like to go please call the rectory soon so more tickets can be ordered. DON T FORGET The suggestion box in the back of church is for any and all issues. Parish council will address any and all concerns at each meeting. SUMMER SOCIAL PLANS July: 28 th St. Joseph Church picnic August: 10 TH Muny Trip, Meet Me in St. Louis 8:15pm (Sign up in church or on line by July 15 th A/C bus to transport to Muny. PICNIC It s that time again time to plan the picnic. This year we will have a few changes: Picnic grounds will open at 4pm so all stands must be ready by 12:30pm. Dinner will be served from 3-7:30pm Mass will be at 4pm Bingo will be from 5-11pm Please don t wait for someone to call you to work a stand please volunteer. The bingo stand can always use help either shift. There are also other opportunities to help, set up and take down can never have too many able bodied workers. Remember the benefits of helping with the picnic are heavenly. Final letters and workers list will be mailed out on July 12 th

5 Basket Stand Items and baskets (empty or complete) are being accepted and can be placed in the back of church. Especially needed are empty baskets eight inches or larger. Cash donations are welcome and should be placed in the collection baskets (labeled basket stand). July 14 th & 15 th is the last weekend to bring items and empty baskets to church or make cash donations through the collection Completed baskets will be accepted in church the weekend of July 21 st & 22 nd or they can also be brought to the basket stand on the day of the picnic. Please contact Jolene at if you have any questions or to make other arrangements. PSR PARENTS If you haven t already volunteer for the picnic please do so. The picnic helps cover the cost of PSR so that there is no cost to your family. We ask that you work at least on shift or help to set up/take down stands at the picnic. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. INFLATABLES/RIDES The pre-sale of wristband has started at the Buena Vista National Bank, Rocher Branch only. Prices are: Yellow for Laser tag $12.00 & Orange for Inflatables/tubs of fun $ Prices at the picnic are Laser tag $15.00 and Inflatables $ Thanks from the picnic committee! RAFFLE TICKETS Extra tickets for both raffles and extra Picnic Flyers can be found both in the back of Church and by the side doors. You may also stop by the Rectory and pick up more raffle tickets and Picnic flyers. Please remember all of the donations prior to the picnic help to offset the startup cost of the picnic. Please be generous! You can drop your monetary donations in the mail or collection basket. Thanks again! KID S GAMES If anyone has prizes they would like to donate for the kid s games those will be accepted until July 23 rd. Please make sure the items are not choking hazard for the little ones. Some suggestion might be. are kids meal toys, small bottles of bubbles, Match box cars or small cans of playdoh/silly putty. Donations can be left in the back of church or at the rectory. If you wish to donate cash please drop it the collection basket and mark it kids games. KITCHEN DONATION Please remember to save your half gallon jugs, these are used to cool the broth. There will be a place in the foyer of church for you to drop them. ALL STAND CHAIRMEN Poster board will be in the church foyer beginning July 14 th for all outside stands.