Saint Joseph Church Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time October 23, 2016
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, 9:00 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 Betsy Barbieri, Marion O Gorman, 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 Terri Venneman, CRE School Office: 314-727-9059 School Fax: 314-727-2271 Music Director Tom Taylor 314-726-1221 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.
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 23, 2016 Notes From The Pastor's Pen Hello, In case you hadn t noticed we are in an election year and it is coming up in just a few weeks. A few weeks ago the Archdiocese had a meeting for priests and talked about the election. Dr. Ed Hogan presented a tool he put together to help look at the candidates, to weigh all the issues and to give each issue the proper weight he said, which seems like a good idea. It just had four steps: rank the issues within their categories, score each candidate on each issue, assign a weight for each issue, then calculate a weighted score for each candidate. Rank the Issue there are many issues but to get somewhere just consider your top 5 issues in each of two categories, Intrinsically Evil Acts (that we can never do or support such as: abortion, euthanasia, embryo-destructive research, acts of racism, treating the poor as disposable, same-sex marriage, ), and other serious moral concerns (issues we cannot ignore such as: the economy, foreign policy, immigration, approach to terrorism, the environment, systematic racism, health care, religious liberty, appointing supreme court judges, ). Remember, you decide the issues. Score Each Candidate on Each Issue on a scale from -5 to +5, what is the likelihood that this candidate s actions will reflect Catholic teaching on this issue. Just make a column for the issues and then a column for each candidate you are comparing and assign a number you think appropriate for that candidate on that issue. Remember, you score the candidates. Assign a Weight for Each Issue determine how much weight you want to give each issue but remember you cannot have any issue have an infinite weight and you cannot have any issue have zero weight (or you can find another issue). You might consider for your top 5 issues to have weighting factors of 7, 4, 3, 2, and 1, and then for the intrinsically evil issues multiply it by 2 whereas the moral concerns would only be multiplied by 1. Again, you decide what weighting factor to use. If you are using this for various races (president, governor, senator ) you might add another weighting percentage depending on how much influence this post can have on this issue [Supreme court judges: president (1), governor (0), senator (.1)] Calculate the Weighted Scores now do the math. For each candidate multiply the candidate s score on each issue by the weight for that issue, then add up these weighted scores for all of the issues for the candidate. This doesn t mean that if one wins by.2 points you are going to vote for them, but hopefully it is going to help you think about the variety of concerns and issues that matter, and hopefully be able to discuss some of these with others, about what the most important issues are, how important they are, and on each of them where each candidate really stands. Maybe you want to add another factor called Electability that even screens a candidate as to whether they make it on your list or not, or that once you ve calculated your weighted score you need to consider what your vote might mean. We have a great freedoms and responsibilities in our country, we need to use them to help our country and the world. Peace, Fr. Nick Mass Intentions Monday, Oct. 24 St Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop 6:30 am Helene Schweitzer Briccio Cadiz Tuesday, Oct.25 8:00 am C. J. Schindler Maryanne Dolan Wednesday, Oct. 26 6:30 am Kathryn Evans Nancy Buza Thursday, Oct. 27 8:00 am Poor Souls Georgia Casey Friday, Oct.28 6:30 am Fouteen S. Halhoob Charles & Natalie Price Saturday, Oct. 29 8:00 am Frances C. Flynn & family 5:00 pm Jane Byrne Sunday, Oct. 30 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 am Joan Caragher 9:00 am St. Joseph Parishioners 11:00 am Kofron & Bertani families
We Pray For Our Loved Ones May God provide health and comfort to Mickey Williams Lyris K. Robinson Patricia (Patsy) Vance Jeff Brinkley Rosemarie Voelker Annette DeGreeff Steve Voelker Dottie Coriell Ethan Rose Bebe Kennedy Jackie Kaufman Mike Proctor William Seibert Sharon Bacon Lillian Dougherty Gene Mackey Tracy Petit Louise O Farrell Betty Notter Joan Rice Layne Knight LaJuana Hinch Joy Fischer Shirley Toon Eugene Shalhoob Mary Jane Zoernig Sr. Eleanor Maria Guehlstorf Madelyn Ibeling Michael Phelps The Deadline to submit an ar cle for the bulle n is Monday at 10 am Sunday Offerings Oct. 15-16 2016 Sunday Envelopes 4,698.00 Loose 675.00 Weekday noon Masses 264.03 Total for week 5,901.03 Rest In Peace As a parish family let us pray for those who died this past week. May our Heavenly Father welcome them into His eternal home and may He send the comfort only He can to his family and friends. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Eph 4:32 5:8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday: Eph 5:21-33 or 5:2a, 25-33; Ps 128:1-5; Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday: Eph 6:1-9; Ps 145:10-14; Lk 13:22-30 Thursday: Eph 6:10-20; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 13:31-35 Friday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Saturday: Lk 6:12-16 Phil 1:18b-26; Ps 42:2, 3, 5cdef; Lk 14:1, 7-11 Sunday: Wis 11:22 12:2; Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14; 2 Thes 1:11 2:2; Lk 19:1-10 Please pray to Our Blessed Mother, the Patroness of America, for her guidance as we prepare to vote in the upcoming election. Mary, Queen of the Angels Pray For Us Marriage Preparation Couples are asked to contact the Parish Office 6 to 12 months before setting the date. Please pray for them as they begin their life together. Give something, however small, to the one in need. For it is not small to the one in need. For it is not small to one who has nothing. Neither is it small to God, if we have given what we could. St. Gregory Nazianzen. PRAYER INTENTION For all who have no voice or standing in society: that we may be aware of all who are forgotten by society and raise their needs and aspirations before others. Joy is a net of love by which we catch souls. St. Teresa of Calcutta A Peek at the Week Ahead Monday, October 24 5:15 pm PSR, School 5:15 pm. 1st Reconciliation Mtg. PH 1:00 pm Prayer Group, MR 7:00pm...Advocate Class 7:30 pm Choir, Church Tuesday, October 25 7:00 pm RCIA, Centennial Rm Wednesday, October 26 9:30 am Cornerstone Scripture Study, PH (Babysitting in Madonna Rm) Friday, October 28 7:30 pm Cursillo, PH Sunday, October 30 9:30 am PSR, School 7:00pm High School PSR
ADULT FAITH - RCIA This week s topic is - Church Tour: A look at the place where we gather to worship Meeting Tuesday, Oct 11 from 7-8:30pm in the Centennial Room (under the altar of the church). All are welcome, from those considering Catholicism to those wishing to learn and grow in their faith. Next week s topic Who Is Jesus?: Just a Good Man or Lord of Our Lives Our forthcoming election is crucial. During the time before Nov. 5, please consider setting aside time for some type of prayer and/or for making sacrifices. Possibilities are saying the rosary, attending Mass once or twice during the week, visiting Jesus before the Blessed Sacrament, making sacrifices by refraining from sweets, watching a favorite TV program, etc. There is little time remaining to flood heaven with our appeals. AN EVENING OF FAITH, FELLOWSHIP AND FUNDRAISING The National Catholic Partnership on Disability Presents: An Evening of Faith, Fellowship and Fundraising The evening will include a special presentation from Gus Lloyd, Host of Seize the Day, the morning radio show on Sirius XM's The Catholic Channel, Author and Speaker. Also special messages from John Foppe, Author, Speaker and Executive Director of the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Louis and John O'Leary, National Best Selling Author and Speaker Thursday, November 3, 2016 6:30-8:30pm St. Louis University High School 4970 Oakland Ave St. Louis, MO 63130 Please register at www.ncpd.org for this incredible evening! PARISH SOCIAL JUSTICE GATHERING The Peace & Justice Commission of the Archdiocese invites you to attend a gathering on Saturday, November 5th from 9-11am at the Cardinal Rigali Center. The purpose of the gathering is to bring together people who already have or would like to start a social justice group in their parish. There will be a panel discussion on various topics including advocacy, engaging parishioners, communications and issue identification. There will also be an opportunity to exchange ideas and best practices and dialogue with the Commission on their role in the Archdiocese. For further information please contact Marie Kenyon at 314.792.7062 or mariekenyon@archstl.org "St. Vincent De Paul Society Thanksgiving Food Drive" "We will be having our annual Food Drive during the months of October and November. We hope we can count on your support. Cans of fruit, vegetables, dry goods, pasta, rice, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, bars of soap, personal products, paper towels and toilet paper will be appreciated. Thank you for your generosity." Sunday Worship Oct. 29-30, 2016 5:00 pm Helen Love Rosemary Pickle Amy David Ramon Fioro Chris Gill 7:30 am Max & Katie De la Paz Larry Glynn Greg Browne Frank Hackmann Ryan Truss 9:00 am Thomas Clear Ryan Truss John Gillis Michael Clear Terry Carmack Mary Carver 11:00 am Jack & Nicole Chelew Roger Drone Carmen Leonardi Thom Schwetye Deacon Del To become a minister call 726-1221.
CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTS The Beyond Sunday campaign has raised $72 million of its $100 million goal. Just over $2 million of the total dollars raised was secured in gifts and pledges from Blocks 2 and 3 parishes over the past seven days. Additionally, a total of $1,488,592 of the $72 million raised to date has been contributed by 205 priests Thank you for your continued commitment, support and generosity. As a result of the generosity of many families across the Archdiocese, Blocks 1 and 2 parishes recently received campaign funds distributions to address their local identified needs. A total of $4.48 million has been distributed since March 2016 of which $1.9 million was distributed in September 2016. The next distribution is scheduled for March 2017 which will include Block 3 parishes. For more information please visit www.beyondsundaystl.org Honor Veterans Walk or run, and honor veterans at the new Veterans Day 5K on Saturday morning, November 5 in downtown St. Louis to benefit St. Patrick Center. Register at www.stpatrickcenter.org/vet5k and help end veteran homelessness. This new family-friendly event will be held before the City of St. Louis annual Veterans Day ceremony and parade. The Cornerstone Catholic Scripture Study Please join The Cornerstone Catholic Scripture Study, a group that leads you on a faith journey that can transform your heart and mind. Join us this year as we listen to God s voice speaking to us in the Book of Exodus, a Pilgrimage of Faith. If you would like to join us, we meet on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 in the church basement. Childcare is provided in the Madonna Room in the rectory basement. For more details please call Karen Dille at 314-727-6830 or visit our website at www.thecornerstonescripturestudy.org. "The Icon of Love: Mary Our Mother of Perpetual Help" A presentation by Fr. John Schmidt, C.Ss.R., Director and Rector of St. Clement, the Redemptorist health care center, on Thursday, November 3, 2016, at Queen of Apostles Spiritual Life Center, 800 Montebello Camp Road, Imperial. 9:15 am-11 am. Light breakfast is available 8:45 am-9:15 am. $10. donation. For more information, description of the presentation and to register online: www.queen-of-apostles.com or contact Sr. Catherine Antinora, ASCJ, at cantinora@ascjus.org. or 314-602-5345.
St. Joseph Parish Potluck What: Potluck Dinner and St. Vincent de Paul Society Food and Supply Drive When: Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. Where: St. Joseph Catholic Church in Clayton, Parish Hall Details: Please join your fellow parishioners for an evening of delicious food and fellowship! Please select from the category below, and bring your potluck dish (prepared and ready to serve) when you come. The committee will provide paper goods, water, coffee and lemonade. Feel free to bring any other beverages that you may want. We will also be sharing our abundance that evening by collecting non-perishables for the St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Pantry. RSVP: Place the form below in the collection basket or send your name and what you will be bringing to pat_stj@hotmail.com ----------------------------------------cut here ------------------------------------------- Please respond on or before Sunday, October 30 th : Name No. of People Contact Information (E-mail or Phone) I/we will be bringing the following, prepared and ready to serve: Appetizer Main Dish Mini Sandwiches Side Dish Salad Dessert Other