- St. Joseph Catholic Church

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
September 4, 2016
LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lily Pads or a Rock Foundation
Dear People and Friends of Saint Joseph’s,
Jesus emphasizes in the gospel today where our focus
and priority must be if we are truly to become his intentional
disciples:
“If anyone comes to me without hating his father and
mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and
even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Whoever
does not carry his own cross and come after me, cannot be my disciple.”
Intentional disciples structure their lives built on the Lord and
his will for us. Intentional disciples understand the cost and
willingly surrender to Jesus as the top priority and measure of
their lives. Some people are not well focused on the Lord. Instead of choosing the firm foundation of the Lord’s will for their
lives, they seem to prefer lily pads as their foundation, jumping
from one thing to another with no real priority, firmness or direction.
In contrast, true disciples structure their lives, not based
on self-interest or feelings, but rooted in God’s will and grace.
By embracing God’s will - that is, their cross - and denial of
self, true disciples structure their lives and priorities with the
Lord being FIRST.
How wonderful then, that in this Jubilee Year of Mercy,
today Pope Francis canonizes the small Albanian woman,
Agnes Bojaxhiu, better known to the world as Blessed Mother
Teresa. In Saint Teresa of Calcutta, we and all of the world
have a contemporary who was a living example of Mercy-inAction. Saint Teresa of Calcutta also demonstrates for us
what Intentional Discipleship looks like, for she was not a social worker or activist, but rather a faithful disciple of the Lord
Jesus who, due to her love and devotion to the Lord, reached
out in love to the poorest of the poor.
For each of us, Mother Teresa’s observation properly focuses our efforts at Intentional Discipleship: “God has not
called me to be successful; He has called me to be faithful.”
Whether it is in our own efforts to grow in holiness or our outreach to our neighbors and people in the community, our labors to cultivate in our children a lively faith relationship with
God or our involvement in parish ministries, God calls us to be
faithful to his will; He provides the rest - the harvest.
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Encouraging family or friends who lack Baptism,
Confirmation or Holy Communion to participate in
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) and
accompanying them in this process. RCIA begins
on Monday, September 12th;
 Sunday morning faith sharing in Tipitina’s following
the 8:00 AM Mass each Sunday;
 A weekly faith sharing group focused on the Works
of Mercy to be led by Fr. Sebastian;
 Assisting with the next Community Meal at St.
Mary’s on Friday, September 30th;
Let us labor together for the LORD.
In the Peace of Christ,
Fr. Allan F. Wolfe
TIME TALENT and TREASURE
A Way of Life at Saint Joseph’s
August 28, 2016
In Pew Collection
$7,037.82
Electronic Giving
2,666.00
Online Giving
15.00
Budget
8/28/2016
$11,600.00
Actual
Difference
$9,718.82 ($1,881.18)
Vigils
325.21
Missionary Cooperative
178.00
GIFT CARDS FOR SHOPPING & GIFTS
Gift cards can be purchased before and after weekend
Masses and in the rectory office during normal business
hours. St. Joseph Church earns 3%-16% on all gift cards
sold. This is FREE income for the parish. For ways to order ScripNow eCards or to purchase with your cell
phone during shopping, go to the Stewardship tab on
As we observe this Labor Day weekend, may our labors our website, stjosephslanc.com, and click on the Gift
be firmly rooted in the will of God, using our time, talent and Card Program. You can also order by completing the order
treasure to cultivating faith in Jesus in our homes, professions, form available from the gift card sellers before and after
weekend Masses.
work places and leisure activities.
Please consider a more deliberate involvement in the misNOW AVAILABLE
sionary and evangelization work of the Church through your
involvement in the following opportunities at St. Joseph’s:
Barnes & Noble Gift Cards
 Your children’s participation in our CCD program
GIFT CARD SALES
which begins next Sunday;
Date
Sales
 Leading the Children’s Liturgy of the Word at 10:30
August 28, 2016
$2,470.00
AM Mass;
Profit
$135.30
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA
CONSIDER A BEQUEST TO ST. JOSEPH’S
Saturday, September 3
4:00 pm Confessions - Church
5:00 pm Vigil Mass - Ken & Josie Deller (Rathsam
Family)
Sunday, September 4 - 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 am Mass - Anna & Joseph Kachnoskie
(Ed Kachnoskie, Sr.)
10:30 am Mass - People of the Parish
1:30 pm Mass - Erelio Gonzalez (Juan Gonzalez)
Extraordinary Form
Monday, September 5 - St. Teresa of Calcutta, Religious
Labor Day - Parish Office Closed
9:00 am Mass - Alan Kirchner (JMR)
Tuesday, September 6
6:30 am Mass - Maria Elisa Genoese Fulmer (James &
MaryAnne Cullen)
8:00 am Morning Prayer - Church
8:15 am Mass - Robert Manuel (Joan Manuel)
2:00 pm Mass and Anointing - Hamilton Arms
Wednesday, September 7
6:30 am Mass - Living & Deceased of the Altar Rosary
Society (Altar Rosary Society)
7:00 pm Good Shepherd Association - Church & Tipitina’s
September 4, 2016
Thursday, September 8 - The Nativity of the Blessed
Virgin Mary
6:30 am Mass - Mary E. Schreiner (Mary, Marie & Helen
Schreiner)
8:00 am Morning Prayer - Church
8:15 am Mass - Patricia Haas Moose (Gardner Family)
12:00 pm Golden Hills - Msgr. Thomas H. Smith Social Hall
Friday, September 9 - St. Peter Claver, Priest
6:30 am Mass - Sandra Perry (Velazquez Family)
Saturday, September 10
8:00 am Benedictine Oblate Retreat - Msgr. Thomas H.
Smith Social Hall
8:15 am Mass - Intentions of Lancaster Burmese Catholic
Community (Lancaster Burmese Catholic Community)
3:00 pm Baptism Prep Class - Good Shepherd Room
4:00 pm Confessions - Church
5:00 pm Vigil Mass - People of the Parish
Sunday, September 11 - 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 am Mass - Joseph & Gertrude Gardner (Mary Ellen &
Margaret Gardner)
9:15 am Focus on Faith - Tipitina’s
9:15 am CCD Opening - Chapel
10:30 am Mass - Dennis Cook (Danielle & Donna
D’Agostino)
1:30 pm Mass - Charles Anschuetz (Theresa English)
Extraordinary Form
THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 5 FOR THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY.
DEATH: Please pray for the repose of the soul of Mary
Josephine “Dib” Clerico, mother of Mary Lou Heinley. May
she rest in glory with the Lord.
Have you called 397-6921 to schedule
your hour with the Lord?
WEDDING: Congratulations to Tim Shonk and Nicole Martin
who were married this weekend.
FLOWERS FOR CHURCH: Altar Flowers for the main altar (2
vases) or the Blessed Mother or St. Joseph side altars can be
ordered to celebrate a happy occasion, in thanksgiving, for a
special intention or to remember a loved one who has died.
The cost per vase is $40.00. Call Deacon Marty or Becky at the
rectory, 397-6921 to make arrangements. Available dates:
September 11, 18 and 25 (All Altars).
FOCUS ON FAITH will not meet this weekend.
SCRIPTURE READINGS: September 11h
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14
Second Reading: 1 Timothy 1:12-17
Gospel: Luke 15:1-32
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Those who are ill:
Michael Barnes, Rose Brooks, Ron Fisher, Jean Robertson,
and those in nursing homes; those presently or recently in
the hospital, Bob Galligan, Jim Good, Kitty Guinter, Oliver
Ogden, Judy Reese, Joseph Rudy, Jonathan Souders,
Maria Weber and those in our Book of the Sick.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SEMINARIANS: Rev. Mr.
Joshua Cavender, Benjamin Dunkelberger, Kenneth Roth,
Aaron Lynch, Alexander Quach and Andrew St. Hilaire.
SPIRITUAL INSIGHT - Parking as an Opportunity for
Grace: In this Year of Mercy, please consider your choice
of parking for Mass as an opportunity to show kindness and
mercy to others. Much room is available each Sunday in the
driveway around the church - but it requires patience.
Space in the school lot allows elderly parishioners closer
spaces to park - but it requires a few more steps.
Refraining from parking in front of neighbors' houses and
on the church sidewalk demonstrates thoughtfulness for
others - but it requires extra effort. All of these options multiply grace for you and for others.
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
September 4, 2016
LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA
MASS ATTENDANCE
August 28, 2016
5:00 pm Mass
173
8:00 am Mass
140
10:30 am Mass
195
Nursery
8
1:30 pm Mass
97
Total Attendance 613
Ten children offered their time, talent and
treasure to God on August 28th totaling $13.50 which
goes to the Missionary Childhood Association.
RCIA: RCIA sessions for adults begin on Monday, September 12th at 7:00pm in the St. Francis Room. Please call
the rectory, 397-6921 for more information or to register.
RESURRECTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL
NEWS
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Back-to-School Night for all families is Wednesday,
September 7, 6:30pm in the gym. Meet all the teachers
and find out what’s new at Resurrection this year.
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As we begin the school year, we thank the support
staff for making our rooms sparkle. We also thank our
benefactors without whom we couldn’t possibly do all
that we do.
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We look forward to celebrating our 25th anniversary this
year in many ways, including a special school Mass led
by The Most Reverend Bishop Ronald W. Gainer on December 1. Stay tuned! In honor of the anniversary, our
theme this year is Family of Faith – Yesterday, Today,
Tomorrow. Also, check out our new sign over the students’ entrance across from the convent.
THANK YOU! The Social Justice Committee would like to
thank everyone who contributed to the school supplies collection. Thanks to your overwhelming generosity, we were
able to send dozens of notebooks, boxes of crayons and
markers, pens, pencils and other supplies to both Resurrection School and the Homeless Student Project of the
Lancaster School District. God bless you!
SECOND COLLECTION: Next weekend our diocese will
take up the Peter’s Pence Collection which provides Pope
Francis the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works
around the world. They benefit our brothers and sisters on
the margins of society, including victims of war, oppression,
and disasters. Join our Holy Father as a witness of charity
to those who are suffering.
GOLDEN HILLS first meeting will be held on Thursday,
September 8, 2016 at 12:00noon in the Msgr. Thomas H.
Social Smith Hall. Please call Teresa at 656-4305 to make
reservations. Please remind your friends.
CCD WILL BEGIN SEPTEMBER 11, 2016. Parents and
children should meet in the Chapel at 9:15am. Registration forms are in the pamphlet rack. Please take 1 student
form for each child and 1 family form per family. They can
be returned in a sealed envelope marked “CCD” in the collection basket.
THEOLOGY ON TAP: Join other young adults in Lancaster
at Annie Bailey’s Irish Pub (second floor) 28 E. King St., on
Thursday, September 8, 2016 for a discussion of THE
GLORY OF GOD IS MAN FULLY ALIVE: HOW TO HAVE
A VIBRANT FAITH. Speaker will be Father Dan Powell, a
priest of the Diocese of Harrisburg, PA. Father Powell has
been ordained for 19 years and has served in parishes in
Lebanon and Mechanicsburg. Previously a campus minister
at Millersville University, he is currently the pastor at St.
John Neumann in Lancaster. 7:00pm Happy Half Hour 7:30pm speaker begins, followed by Q&A.
MARY'S SISTERHOOD OF SPIRITUALITY: Our first event
of the year will be held Tuesday evening, September 20th,
at 7:00pm in the Good Shepherd Room. Our mission is to
inform and inspire and increase our faith and spirituality. We
offer a time for women to come away for some quiet reflection and prayer. Please join us. Any questions call or email
Sharon Trani, 295-0209, sltrani@verizon.net.
We invite your family to become
part of the Resurrection family!
LANCASTER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
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The 15th Class Reunion for the LCHS Class of 2001 will
be held on Saturday, November 26th from 7:00pm to
10:00pm at Commonwealth on Queen. For more information
visit
the
class
website
at
www.lchs2001.weebly.com or LCHS Class of 2001 Reunion Facebook page.
The 30th Reunion for the Class of 1986 will be held on
Saturday, October 8th at the Press Room Restaurant
and Bar on East King Street in Lancaster. Also join us on
Friday night, October 7th for the LCHS Homecoming
Football game and post-game celebration at Annie Bailey's. For more information visit the "Alumni" and "Class
Reunion" pages at www.lchsyes.org.
Join us for the Lancaster Catholic High School Football
Boosters' Club golf outing on Saturday, October 8th,
2016 at Galen Hall Golf Club in Wernersville, PA for a
day filled with supporting our football program, friendly
competition, plenty of food and beverages, your chance
to win prizes, and fun! Visit our Facebook page or website for details and information on how to register your
foursome - registration cut off is September 8th. Contact
Rich Hinnenkamp, Athletic Director, at (717) 509-0316
with questions.
JOIN CUB SCOUTS: Boys 1st to 5th grade join scouts Tuesday September 13, 6:30pm in the Msgr. Thomas H.
Smith Social Hall. Weekly activities Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm.
Fall weekend events include fishing, camping, service projects and farm tour. Contact Jim 393-6884 for more information.
GOD’S WORK – OUR HANDS AND HEARTS: Help a city
school student by joining our tutoring group! Organizational
meeting was on August 31 at Catholic Worker House on W.
Vine St. across from St. Mary’s. If interested, please contact
Kathy Flynn @ 717-682-9441.
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
September 4, 2016
LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA
SAINT ANTHONY SCHOOL REUNION will be held on September 18, 2016, 12:00 noon to 4:30pm. Long’s Park Pavilion #3. All years welcome. Bring a dish to share. No cost to
attend. For more information call or text 717-682-0324.
POSITION AVAILABLE: Diocesan Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) Director. The Secretariat for Catholic Life and
Evangelization of the diocese is seeking an individual to fill
the part-time position of Diocesan Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) Director. For more information contact: Diocese of Harrisburg Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry
oyyam@hbgdiocese.org. Send resume and cover letter to:
employment@hbgdiocese.org.
CATHEDRAL PARISH seeks mature, detail-oriented person
for part-time Financial Secretary position. Knowledge of office procedures, proficiency in Microsoft Applications, and
background in business and bookkeeping/accounting required. Candidates must possess trustworthiness, willingness to maintain confidentiality, and be a team player. This
position is 15 hours a week, schedule negotiable. All interested parties should send a cover letter with resume to Parish Manager, Lubiann Reichert, Cathedral Parish of Saint
Patrick, 212 State Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, or by email
to cathedralparish@comcast.net.
“None of you can become My disciple if you do not give
up all your possessions.” Are you being called to discipleship as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life? Call Father Brian Wayne at (717) 657-4804 ext. 282 or email
frbwayne@hbgdiocese.org.
2016 DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG WOMEN'S CONFERENCE: Ladies, this conference is for you! On Saturday, October 15th, the Diocese of Harrisburg will offer our 2 nd Annual
Women’s Conference at McDevitt High School. The theme
this year is Wrapped In God’s Merciful Love. Kimberly
Hahn's Keynote is entitled: Rome Sweet Home: How the
Mercy of God led me to Become a Catholic.
There will also be Workshop Sessions, Confession, Eucharistic Adoration, Praise and Worship, Holy Mass, and fellowship with hundreds of women as you refresh your soul as we
continue to celebrate this Jubilee Year of Mercy. Come and
see what God’s love can do in your life.
MARRIAGE ANNULMENTS: The Tribunal of the Diocese of
Harrisburg will be giving 3 presentations within the diocese
concerning marriage, divorce and annulment according to
Church teaching. These presentations will be helpful for divorced Catholics, those divorced who wish to marry Catholics, those parish leaders involved in the RCIA process and
any others who may have a vested interest because of family or friends. September 12 - Cardinal Keeler Center, Harrisburg, 7:00 pm; September 22 - St. Joseph Parish, Hanover, 7:00pm; September 26 - St. Philip Parish, Millersville,
7:00 pm. No prior registration is required. For further information, please call 717-657-4804 extension 304 or email:
tribunal@hbgdiocese.org.
YOU CAN HELP YOUR MARRIAGE: 25% of surveyed couples say they are "Happily Married". For everyone else there
is Retrouvaille. Are you frustrated or angry with each other?
Do you argue.....or have just stopped talking to each other?
Does talking about it make it even worse? Retrouvaille helps
couples rebuild their marriages. For information or to register
for the Harrisburg program beginning with a weekend on
September 16-18, 2016, call 1-800-470-2230 or visit the web
site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com.
ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS: The Catholic Diocese of
Harrisburg is hosting a night for young adults ages 21 to
35ish from throughout the region called Get Connected on
Saturday, October 8, 2016. The evening will begin with the
4:30pm Vigil Mass celebrated by Bishop Ronald Gainer, followed by a dinner and social taking place at Saint Leo the
Great Parish in Lancaster. Registration and detailed information may be found at:
www.hbgdiocese.org/
getconnected or follow this event on Facebook.
FALL ADULT FAITH FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES - The
Diocesan Institute schedule of Fall adult education offerings
is now available. Visit www.hbgdiocese.org and click on the
Diocesan Institute icon on the homepage to access the
schedule and registration information. Numerous courses
and sessions are also available via webinar, allowing you to
participate from home. Contact Ryan Bolster at (717) 6574804, ext. 225 or rbolster@hbgdiocese.org or for information.
ANNUAL WHITE MASS: The Harrisburg Diocesan Guild of
the Catholic Medical Association invites all Catholic physicians, healthcare workers, medical students, residents and
their families to attend their Annual White Mass on September 25, 2016 at 9:30am. The Mass will be at Saint Patrick
Cathedral in Harrisburg with Bishop Ronald W. Gainer as the
celebrant and homilist. Please RSVP for reception to CathMedHbg@aol.com.
ANNUAL HISPANIC MASS: The entire community is invited
to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. On Sunday, September 18, 2016 the celebration begins at 2:30pm with a Rosary
procession around Saint Patrick Cathedral, followed by the
solemn passage through the Door of Mercy. At 3:30pm Holy
Mass will be celebrated by Most Reverend Ronald W.
Gainer. For more information, check the Diocesan website at
www.hbgdiocese.org/hispanicministry or Facebook:
@HispanicMinistryHarrisburg - Come join us!
Thank you to our Bulletin Sponsor of the Week
Darrenkamp’s Food Markets
Willow Valley Square, Lancaster
464-2708
945 E. Main St. Mount Joy
653-8200
191 S. Ridgeview Rd. Elizabethtown
367-2286
You can read the bulletin online at our parish website: www.stjosephslanc.com.