Saint Joseph Church
Welcome to Saint Joseph Catholic Church 106 North Meramec Avenue Clayton, Missouri 63105-3788 Rev. Nicholas E. Kastenholz, Pastor Rev. Thomas J. Schaab, Senior Associate Deacon Del Leonardo Parish Office: 314-726-1221 Parish Fax: 314-721-5110 Mass Schedule Sunday 7:30 am,, and 11:00 am Mon, Wed, Fri 6:30 am, 12:00 noon Tues, Thurs 8:00 am and 12:00 noon Saturday 8:00 am and 5:00 pm (Sunday Vigil) National Holidays See bulletin Holy Days of Obligation See Bulletin Eucharistic Adoration Monday, Wednesday 7:00 am until 12:00 noon Tuesday, Thursday 8:30 am until 12:00 noon Marriage Preparation Couples are asked to contact the Parish Office 6 to 12 months before setting the date. St. Joseph Parish Council Members Fr. Nick Kastenholz, Pastor Frank Hackmann, Education Commission Al Barbieri, Finance Commission Sharon Skrivan, Social Concerns Commission Larry Stewart, Anne Shapleigh Denny Staub, Barbara Summers, Christie Murphy, Fred Yap Parish e-mail: pat_stj@hotmail.com Parish website: www.stjosephclayton.org Rectory Hours: 8:30-4:00 pm, Mon-Fri Religious Education PSR Debbie Wilmarth, CRE, PSR Principal deb.cre.stj@gmail.com School Office: 314-727-9059 Director of Music Dr. Adam Thomé stjmusicclayton@gmail.com Director of Maintenance Steve Topping 314-726-1221 Sacrament of Reconciliation Weekdays 11:15-11:50 am Saturday 4:00-4:45 pm Rosary Weekdays 11:40 am Thursday after the 8:00 am Mass Perpetual Help Devotions Tuesdays after 8:00 am and Masses Baptism The Sacrament of Baptism is administered on Sunday at. To register for the Baptismal Instruction Program and schedule a Baptism, please call the Office. St Vincent de Paul Emergency Assistance - For assistance for food, utilities etc., please call 289-6101, box 2208. Our St. Vincent de Paul Society will respond promptly. You may make an appointment to meet with a member on Wednesday morning through the same number. Make, track, and schedule parish donations directly from your computer. Just log onto our website www.stjosephclayton.org www.stjospehclayton.org and follow the link. OR, you can scan this code and it will take you directly to the site. If you are new to Online Giving, register by entering our church ID of 1593. Download Our FREE Parish Phone App! St. Joseph app is now available to download for iphone and Android smart phones. Stay connected with our parish throughout the week with instant notifications, an easy-to-access event calendar, and the ability to quickly reply to or share messages via Facebook or Twitter. Also enjoy a bunch of additional features like prayers, daily readings, helpful reminders to silence your phone before Mass or Confession, and much more. Download our app today at myparishapp.com or search your phone's app store for myparish. OR, EVEN EASIER, go to our website, Stjosephclayton.org and click on the icon, it will take you directly to the app.
Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph December 31, 2017 Happy New Year, Notes From The Pastor's Pen I received a Christmas card from my best friend from high school the other day, normally both of us are kind of late on them and we receive each other s after Christmas but I have to say I got his written and mailed so he should have received his about now also (this is a few days before Christmas that I m writing this). He is one of those friends that most years we don t see or hear from each other more than once or twice a year anymore, but we do write a long letter to at Christmas time. I was reminded when I was writing to him of Hurricane Harvey, as he lives in Galveston, TX, towards the gulf from Houston. One of the regrets from the last year was that I should have contacted him during the flooding to see how they were doing, I know they hadn t been hurt by storms in the past, but Harvey was different (they had no flooding or water damage at their home), that s one of the things I should do different next year. Of course he wrote about his oldest son who went off to college this year and his youngest son who just entered high school, but his letter obviously had a bunch about Harvey. The biggest part was about his wife, Jodi, and how well she did at helping others affected by the flooding. He mentioned how a group of friends would go to one of their homes that needed to be cleaned out, all the wet things removed, and quickly to avoid mold. And inevitably while they were there they would find a stranger in the area that also needed help and go there next. Jodi was quickly recognized as the leader because she was decisive and knew things had to be taken care of, but she could also talk with the people who live there, getting their approval/direction, and help them through what needed to get done and get it done. Special qualities Jodi had that came together perfectly for this situation that made her captain of their recovery team. And Jodi was impressed with the high school kids and all they did. Especially just sending one off to college she knew the focus on college applications and resumes and yet none of the kids were worried about documenting their help as service work, they were clearly there to help people that they could. Writing to him, and thinking of Harvey, made me remember that we didn t have a natural disaster this year but were blessed with a different type of natural event that got all of our attention, the eclipse. Or as we realize here what was important was the path of totality and how long you were in it. It was such a big topic in the summer, how did we let it affect our lives that still matters today? As we look back over the past year what do we remember the most, the tragedies or the selfless acts that people did in response to them? Do we focus on what we missed or the blessings we received? For most of us there were challenges and sadness, but also joy and love. Especially as we celebrate New Years in the Christmas season hopefully we can reflect on the past and see the many ways God was with us through this last year, and be ready to see the opportunities to receive him and to bring him to others in the year to come. Have a Happy New Year. Peace, Fr. Nick Mass Intentions Monday, Jan. 1 Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Catherine A. Shin Tuesday, Jan. 2 Sts Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops & Doctors of the Church 8:00 am St VdP Benefactors Paul Lorenzini Wednesday, Jan. 3 6:30 am Helene Schweitzer Patricia Wright Thursday, Jan. 4 St Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious 8:00 am Poor Souls William Henry Wagner Matthew Craig Parsons Friday, Jan. 5 St. John Neumann, Bishop 6:30 am Leahy-Wuennenberg Fam Thanksgiving Saturday, Jan. 6 8:00 am Respect For All Life 5:00 pm Christopher Robbins Sunday, Jan. 7 Epiphany of The Lord 7:30 am Rick Feldman Special Intention 11:00 am St Joseph Parishioners
We Pray For Our Loved Ones May God provide health and comfort to Chris Tinker Larry Stewart Fran Staub Mike Proctor Barry Andrews John Welch Sr. Eleanor THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED THRU JANUARY 1 ST. Epiphany Open House We invite everyone to the Rectory after all masses on Sunday, January 7th as we begin the Celebration of 2018. All Are Welcome!!! Fr. Nick and Fr. Schaab Mass Schedule, New Year s Day Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Monday, January 1 2018 Young Adult (19-39) Pro-Life Holy Hour January 18, 2018 Join young adults (19-39) throughout the archdiocese for this annual event to promote a greater respect for human life. We'll start with dinner and fellowship in Boland Hall at 6 p.m. followed by Adoration, the rosary, and an opportunity for Confession at the Cathedral at 7 p.m. Then we ll return to Boland Hall for a dynamic pro-life speaker and dessert! Contact stlya@archstl.org or 314-792- 7555 for details, or visit online at: http://archstl.org/node/4405413. The Deadline to submit an ar cle for the bulle n is Monday at 10 am READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:29 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd- 6; Jn 1:29-34 Thursday: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 Friday: 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b-5; Jn 1:43-51 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3:23-28 [23, 31-34, 36, 38] Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 Roses for Life Sponsored by St. Joseph Knights of Columbus The weekend of January 6th & 7th, we will again provide "Roses for Life." Please take a rose from the baskets at entrances to church for the Roses for Life. Sign your name and address and drop it back in the basket, the Knights will make sure they are delivered to our Senators in Washington. It is very important that we continue to make our Pro-Life commitment known. We must raise our voices for those innocents whose voices cannot have yet be heard. Donations to help defray the cost of this program are gratefully accepted. Drop it in the basket with your rose.
Parish School of Religion Update Merry Christmas! Remember the Christmas season continues until the Baptism of the Lord on January 8 th. Leave up the decorations! Celebrate the gift of the Incarnation, this is the ultimate gift of God to humanity. Emmanuel God with us, there is no better gift than the creator of the universe coming to earth and exalting what it means to be fully human. Celebrate the beauty of all the feasts during the Christmas Season: St. Stephen 12/26, the first Christian martyr; the Solemnity of the Holy Mother of God 1/1, when we celebrate the gift of perfect love Mary gives us as the mother of God and our mother too; Epiphany 1/7, the coming of the wise men to worship the Christ child; finally the Baptism of the Lord 12/8, Jesus gives us an example of humility and reverence in going to John the Baptist to be baptized. Read these Bible stories to the children on the days we celebrate these events. Continue celebrating Christmas for the whole season. ave you felt a tugging on your heart? Are you looking for a way to share your love of the Catholic faith with others? Or maybe you ve thought about teaching PSR? God calls all of us to be active in our own way. St. Joseph Parish School of Religion is a great place to develop your talents. We are not necessarily looking for professional teachers to be catechists. We need people with a love of God and His Church, who are willing to devote some time to pass the faith on to the next generation. If you have ever thought about helping teach catechism classes please consider coming to the Catechist Informational Night on Monday January 8 th at from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. The meeting will take place in the school for one hour. Get your questions answered, find out about Catechist formation, meet the Coordinator for Religious Education, and see if God is calling you to be a catechist at St. Joseph. Sunday Worship Jan. 6-7, 2018 5:00 pm Ingrid & Wilson Stahl Bebe Kennedy Liz Rainey Rosemary Hardy Deacon Del 7:30 am Katie & Max de la Paz Greg Browne Frank Hackmann Betty Torno Volunteer PSR Breaks PSR Christmas Break continues through January 1. Classes resume January 7th & 8th. Special Family Activity Days held on January 14 & 15. Regular classes resume January 21st and 22nd. THANK YOU FROM THE ST. VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY "Come to me all you grown weary and burdened, and I will refresh you" The Gospel of St. Matthew On behalf of the people aided by this year's Giving Tree Campaign, the members of the St. Vincent DePaul Society offer heartfelt thanks for your extraordinary generosity. All 127 Ornaments representing individual gifts, as well as baskets for entire families, were taken and requested items returned promptly. This allowed for distribution on December 16th. Because of you help was extended not only to those approaching St. Joseph's directly, but also to those seeking assistance in several other parishes where resources are overwhelmed by need. And, you supported one of the most respected children's homes in the St. Louis area. Each year Giving Tree commitments are increased because you rise to the occasion. This year was certainly no exception! It is an honor for St. Vincent members to represent you to those served. Declan O Leary Veronica Hilyard Roy Blair Brad Heger John Gillis 11:00 am Jack & Nicole Chelew Carolyn Dickmann Rosemary Pickle Larry Stewart Carmen Leonardi Shannon Hadley To become a minister call 726-1221.
Saint Joseph s 17th Annual Trivia Night Saturday, February 10th, 2018 Doors Open: 6:30 START TIME: 7:00 (promptly) FINISH TIME : Usually around 10:00 TABLES O F 8 (Please feel free to come as a smaller group, and we will create teams of 8.) COST : $20 EACH, $160 for a table of 8 EARLY BIRDS : If you pay for a table of 8 by Feb. 1, your cost will be only $150. Make checks payable to St. Joseph Parish and mail to Joe Dickmann, 1707 Del Norte, St. Louis, MO 63117. PR I ZES: Last year we had a very successful gift basket raffle and we plan to do so again. If you can provide a gift basket or gift-card prizes, please call Joe and Carolyn Dickmann at 314-781-8650. FOOD : Soda, water and light snacks will be provided. Bring your own food and alcohol if you wish. TO REGISTER BY PHONE, OR FOR QUESTIONS: Call Joe and Carolyn Dickmann at 314-781-8650 or 314-484-1838. Marriage on Tap STL Invites you to enjoy an evening of marriage enrichment: Our Marriage in God s Plan Featuring Jerry and Julie Cinco Jerry and Julie have been married 47 years and have two grown daughters. They are parishioners at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in St. Charles, MO. They made a Marriage Encounter Weekend early in their marriage and heard God s call to live out their sacrament as a couple. They have faced many ups and downs in their marriage adventure and a ribute their strong marriage to God s pa ence and constant love for them. Jerry and Julie have made their marriage voca on their life s work through their involvement in Worldwide Marriage Encounter and in preparing engaged couples for marriage. Their love for one another and for the gi of marriage shines in all that they do. Tuesday, January 16, 2018, 6:00 p.m. The Pasta House Company ~ Party Room 8213 Delmar Blvd, University City, MO 63130 (just east of I-170) $20 per person includes buffet dinner featuring Pasta House Salad, Baby Loaves of Bread, Sicilian Grilled Pesce, Penne Primavera, Pasta con Broccoli and Mostaccioli with Meat Sauce. Price also includes tax and p. Cash bar available. This evening is open to all married couples. Visit us on Facebook:: Marriage on Tap STL RSVP required; please respond by 1-12-18 to marriageontapstl@gmail.com
January 2018 CH=Church MR=Madonna Rm CR= PH=Parish Hall S=School 1 New Year s Day Mass at 2 3 NO Cornerstone Bible Study Mtg 7:00 pm St Vincent de Paul Meeting, PH 4 5 7-8 am St Thomas More Society 6 1-5 pm Cursillo, PH 5:00 pm Roses For Life Knights of Columbus 7 Epiphany of Our Lord Open House at The Rectory 9:30 am PSR, S 5:00 pm Roses For Life Knights of Columbus 8 5:15 pm PSR, School 7:30 pm Knights of Columbus, MR 9 12:45 pm Second Tuesday Lunch Bunch, PH 10 NO Cornerstone Bible Study Mtg 11 6:30 am Forming Men For Christ, PH 12 13 14 9:30 10:45 am PSR Family Activity Day 7 pm HS Youth Group, 15 5:15 6:30 pm PSR Family Activity Day 16 6:00 pm Marriage on Tap Pasta House 17 9:30 am Cornerstone Mtg babysitting in Madonna Room 18 19 7:30 pm Cursillo, PH 20 21 9:30 am PSR, School 22 5:15 pm PSR, School 23 24 9:30 am Cornerstone Mtg babysitting in Madonna Room 25 26 27 28 9:30 am PSR, School 7 pm HS Youth Group, 29 5:15 pm PSR, School 30 31 9:30 am Cornerstone Mtg babysitting in Madonna Room