May 29, 2016 - St. Joseph Catholic Church

The
Carpenter
May 29, 2016
The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ
Our Vision
Through our
Baptism and Eucharist,
we are called to love
as Christ loves and
serve as Christ serves.
Our Mission
In Jesus Christ, we will grow
and flourish through
Engaging, welcoming and
building community
Lifelong faith formation
Social justice and service
to others in need
Engaging and
understanding the energy
and interests of our youth
Prayer and worship that
deepens our spiritual life
Accountability in using
our resources wisely
The St. Joseph Women’s Council sponsored a visit to the My
Father’s Love exhibit on May 21. The collection of wood mosaic
panels depicting scenes from the Bible was amazing and inspiring.
so that we
may live life
abundantly!
St. Joseph Catholic Church—Libertyville, Illinois
www.stjoseph-libertyville.org
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On Memorial Day, our parish office will be closed and daily Mass
will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. only. Enjoy the holiday!
With Gratitude
Our St. Joseph Family Will Celebrate the Work That God Has Accomplished
through Fr. Matt’s Faithful and Loving Service to Our Parish Community
Saturday, June 11, 2016
At the 5:00 p.m. Mass
Followed by a Reception
in the Koenig Center—6:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Please Join Us in Offering Farewell and Abundant Blessings to
Fr. Matthew Bozovsky
“Teach us to give and not count the cost.” -St. Ignatius of Loyola
If you would like to help with the reception, please go to
stjoseph.ivolunteer.com or contact Julie Love at jal960@aol.com.
Upcoming Events at St.
Joseph Catholic Church
May 29 Corpus Christi Holy Hour &
Procession, p. 8
June 2 Holy Hour & Adoration for
Vocations, Church. 3:00 p.m.
June 3 Medjugorje program, p. 8
June 11 Knights of Columbus 5K, p. 11
June 11 5:00 Mass & Reception for Fr.
Matt Bozovsky
June 12 El Nino Rey event, p. 9
June 25-26 Men’s Summer Weekend,
see p. 6
More information at www.stjosephlibertyville.org
2016 Annual Catholic Appeal Pledge Report as of May 19, 2016
Every gift is important and appreGifts of our time, talent and treasure
ciated. Remember that when our
to our parish and our Archdiocese
parish exceeds its goal, any adare an important part of our comditional funds received above the
mitment to stewardship of God’s
gifts. Those who have contributed to the 2016 Annual Catho- goal amount are returned for use in our parish.
lic Appeal are supporting ministries and services within our To learn more and to donate, visit
www.annualcatholicappeal.com.
Archdiocese. Our faith community has and continues to respond generously to the annual appeal. Thank you for your If you have questions, please contact Anna Roeser at 847)362-2073 or via email at aroeser@stjoseph-libertyville.org.
sacrifice and support during this Year of Mercy.
PARISH GOAL:
$136,614.42
AMOUNT PLEDGED:
$258,646.43
AMOUNT PAID:
$201,978.71
REMAINING AMOUNT: $56,667.72
REBATE YTD:
$ 65,364.29
TOTAL REBATE:
$122,032.01 *
*Total rebate if 100% of pledges are paid
Community Building——––––—–—–———–
Save the Date
4th Annual
St. Joseph’s Mass & Picnic in the PARK
Saturday, August 20 at Sunrise Rotary Park
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(across from the Church)
Will replace the regularly scheduled 5:00 Saturday Mass
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Faith---Food---Friends---and
Fun
Doesn’t get any better than that! Rain or Shine!
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On This Memorial Day,
We Remember With Profound Gratitude
Memorial Day was born out of the Civil War and a desire to honor
our dead. It was officially proclaimed on May 5, 1868 by General John
Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his
General Order No.11. “The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and
whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard
in the land.”
To all of our relatives and friends who stepped forward to serve in
our Armed Forces and gave their lives, may God continue to hold you
in his arms.
To all of those brave men and women who served and died, we pay tribute for your
sacrifice to insure our country remains “the land of the free and the home of the brave.”
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SERVING GOD AND COUNTRY: A MEMORIAL DAY SALUTE TO OUR HEROES
Memorial Day Field Mass
MONDAY, MAY 30TH, 2016 AT 10:30 AM
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ALL SAINTS
CATHOLIC CEMETERY
AND MAUSOLEUMS
DES PLAINES 847-298-0450
CELEBRANT
Most Rev. Raymond E. Goedert
Retired Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago
ASCENSION
CATHOLIC CEMETERY
LIBERTYVILLE 847-362-1247
CELEBRANT
Rev. Msgr. Wayne F. Prist, STL
Pastor Emeritus,
Queen of All Saints Basilica
ASSUMPTION
CATHOLIC CEMETERY
GLENWOOD 708-758-4772
CELEBRANT
Rev. John S. Siemianowski
Pastor, St. Agnes Parish, Chicago Heights
CALVARY
CATHOLIC CEMETERY
EVANSTON 847-864-3050
CELEBRANT
Rev. Joseph A. Mulcrone
Director, Catholic Office of the Deaf
CALVARY
CATHOLIC CEMETERY
STEGER 708-758-4772
CELEBRANT
Rev. David J. Simonetti
Associate Pastor
St. James Parish, Sauk Village
GOOD SHEPHERD
CATHOLIC CEMETERY
ORLAND PARK 708-226-9951
CELEBRANT
Most Rev. Alberto Rojas
Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago
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ST. CASIMIR
HOLY CROSS
CATHOLIC
CATHOLIC
CEMETERY
MEMORIAL
DAY MASS
TIMECEMETERY
FOR THE
OUR LADY OF SORROWS
CATHOLIC CEMETERY
CHICAGO 773-239-4422
CALUMET CITY 708-862-5398
PARISH CEMETERIESCELEBRANT
ARE AS FOLLOWS:
CELEBRANT
HILLSIDE 708-449-8300
CELEBRANT
Rev. Thomas S. Cabala
Rev. Michael P. Ahlstrom
Moderator of the Curia
Pastor, Our Lady of Loretto Parish, Hometown Vicar Emeritus, Office of the Diaconate
QUEEN OF HEAVEN
CATHOLIC CEMETERY
AND MAUSOLEUMS
ST. BEDE
HOLY
SEPULCHRE
CATHOLICCEMETERY
CEMETERY
CATHOLIC
ST.ST.
JOSEPH
PATRICK
CATHOLIC
CEMETERY
CATHOLIC
CEMETERY
INGLESIDE
ALSIP
708-422-3020
MASS 9:00 A.M. IN THE CHURCH
CELEBRANT
CELEBRANT
Most
Rev. John R. Gorman
RIVER
GROVE
708-453-0184
LAKE
FOREST
CELEBRANT
MASS 8:00 A.M. IN THE
OLD
CHURCH
Very
Rev.
Jeffrey S. Grob, JCD
Chancellor,
Archdiocese of Chicago
CELEBRANT
Very Rev. Stephen F. Kanonik
HILLSIDE 708-449-8300
CELEBRANT
Retired
Rev. Auxiliary
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Retired, Archdiocese of Chicago
MARYHILL
Most Rev. Joseph N. Perry
Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago
CATHOLIC
CEMETERY
SS CYRIL &
METHODIUS
NILES
847-823-0982
CATHOLIC
CEMETERY
CELEBRANT
RESURRECTION
CATHOLIC CEMETERY
AND MAUSOLEUMS
LEMONT
Rev.
Msgr.
J. Pollard
FIELD
MASSPatrick
9:00 A.M.
A special blessing for the new shrine
of St. John Paul II will take place
immediately following the mass.
Archdiocesan
Director, Catholic Cemeteries Pastor,
LEMONT
CELEBRANT
St. John Brebeuf Parish, Niles
Rev. Waldemar
Stawiarski
MOUNT
CARMEL
Pastor, SS Cyril CEMETERY
and Methodius Parish
CATHOLIC
HILLSIDE
708-449-8300
ST. JAMES
CELEBRANT
CATHOLIC
CEMETERY
Rev. Michael P. Knotek
JUSTICE 708-458-4770
CELEBRANT
Most Rev. Blase J. Cupich
Archbishop of Chicago
SAG BRIDGE
MASS 8:15 A.M. IN THE CHURCH
Exec Secretary, Priests’ Placement Board
ST. ADALBERT
CATHOLIC CEMETERY
Blessing theOLIVET
stones of family members
MOUNT
buried at St. James
Cemetery
CATHOLIC
CEMETERY
NILES 847-647-9845
CELEBRANT
CELEBRANT
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Rev. Thomas Koys
CELEBRANT
Most Rev. Andrew P. Wypych
Pastor,
St. James
Rev.
William
T.Parish
Corcoran
Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago
Pastor, St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, Orland Hills
ST. JAMES
CATHOLIC CEMETERY
ST. BENEDICT
CATHOLIC CEMETERY
Rev. Kenneth F. Carlson
Pastor, St. Benedict Parish, Blue Island
Pastor, St. James Parish
ST. BONIFACE
CATHOLIC CEMETERY
FIELD MASS 9:00 A.M.
ST.CELEBRANT
MICHAEL
THE
ARCHANGEL
Rev.
Kurt Boras
Pastor, St. Patrick
Parish
CATHOLIC
CEMETERY
PALATINE 847-397-3284
ST. PATRICK
CELEBRANT
Most
Rev. Francis
J. Kane
CATHOLIC
CEMETERY
Auxiliary
Bishop of Chicago
WADSWORTH
FIELD MASS 9:00 A.M.
CELEBRANT
Rev. Martin Zielinski
Pastor, St. Patrick Parish
ST. PETER
CATHOLIC CEMETERY
Mass times at Parishes
Rev. David B. Krolczyk
with Cemeteries
vary.
Rev. Michael A. Wulsch
ST. JOSEPH
Please see
the parish
CATHOLIC CEMETERY
ST PETER
websites.
SAUK VILLAGE
MASS 8:30 A.M. IN THE CHURCH
CELEBRANT
CRESTWOOD 773-239-4422
CELEBRANT
SKOKIE
MASS 10:00 A.M. IN THE CHURCH
CELEBRANT
Pastor, St. Peter Parish
CHICAGO 847-864-3050
847 864 3050
CELEBRANT
Very Rev. Peter Snieg, STL
Rector and President, St. Joseph College
Seminary at Loyola University
Laurence J. Dunn
ST.Rev.
MARY
Pastor, St. Patrick Parish
CATHOLIC
CEMETERY
EVERGREEN
PARK 708-422-8720
ST.
PATRICK
CELEBRANT
CATHOLIC
CEMETERY
Rev.
Michael Meany
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Community Building——––––—–—–———–
Mothers with Young Children
Please join us in welcoming the
following new parish members:
Todd Curtis & Elisabeth
Efird and Evan & Kristen
Williamson.
Welcome to our community of faith!
Senior Corner:
Community & Parish
Activities
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ST. JOSEPH PARISH SPONSORED
May 29 - Eucharistic Exposition and
Procession, see page 8
June 25-26 Men’s Weekend, see article
on page 6 for details.
LIBERTYVILLE SENIOR CENTER
& SENIOR COUNCIL SPONSORED
June 7 - Massages
June 9 - Legal Advice
June 13 - Birthday Bash
See the Senior Update for details
COMMUNITY SPONSORED
Cook Memorial Library has afternoon movies on Thursday (Cook) or
Friday (Aspen).
Let’s get ready for summer! Our summer playgroup schedule has been set! We will explore many local parks on alternating Wednesday mornings and Tuesday afternoons. Our
first summer playgroup will be held on Wednesday, June 8
from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at Butler Lake Park in Libertyville.
We hope to see you there! Directions to Butler Lake Park: From St. Joe’s,
drive north on Milwaukee Avenue to Lake Street and turn left. The park entrance will be on your right just past the cemetery. Follow the driveway until
you reach the baseball fields. Park will be on your left. There are restrooms
on-site.
We are still looking to fill a few more MYC Board positions for the
2016-2017 year! All MYC members are eligible to join! If interested, please
contact stjoesmyc@gmail.com to learn more!
Have a safe and happy Memorial Day!
As a reminder, please see BigTent for all MYC event info. 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!
Come play with us!
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June 8 - August 17 (alternating Wed. AMs and Tues. PMs)
* Feel free to bring friends * Pack your sunscreen as shade is limited at many parks
* Please bring snacks and drinks for your family * If it is raining, playgroup is cancelled
* Some parks do not have restrooms- see below
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Youth——––––—–—–—————––––––––––––––
High School Students:
Want to Be Confirmed?
Calling all high school students wishing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation! If you are a high school-aged teen
and have not yet been Confirmed, you are invited to join
others your age in a small faith group as you prepare to receive the sacrament. Please contact Kate Mayer Tekampe,
Coordinator of Youth Ministry, at 847-990-1266 to indicate
your interest and get more information.
Teens!
Help Prepare Our Young People
for Confirmation
St. Joseph Youth Ministry is currently seeking adults to
help prepare 7th and 8th graders to receive the Sacrament
of Confirmation. The groups meet every other week for
one and a half hours either on campus or in the volunteer’s
home. Please contact Kate Mayer Tekampe, Coordinator
of Youth Ministry, at 847-990-1266 or kmayertekampe@
stjoseph-libertyville.org if you are interested in learning
more or would like to volunteer. Thank you!
stay tuned in to our website and our social media channels: www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/youth-ministry,
Twitter: @projectjoelib Instagram: projectjoelib Facebook: Project Joseph: St. Joseph Youth Ministry. Also, we are seeking
adult volunteers to help with our youth ministry. If you love the energy of teens and want to be part of a team that shares faith
and fun, please contact Kate Mayer Tekampe, Coordinator of Youth Ministry. We hope you will join us!
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–—––––——————––——––Faith Formation
Religious Education & Family Faith Weaving
FAITH WEAVING 10 YEAR REUNION: Sunday, June 5, 6:00 p.m.
Any family who has participated in the Faith Weaving program in the past 10 years is invited to join the current
participating Faith Weaving families for the annual June picnic.
Please RSVP to Patty McCarthy at 847-990-1282 or online here: http://goo.gl/forms/veWipNL7CzYi54Vn2
THE DETAILS: BYOP, Bring Your Own Picnic—bring a blanket, chairs, tableware, and food to feed your family only.
Water and lemonade will be provided. Bring something to dip in the chocolate fountain for dessert—an annual hit!
Food and supplies can be dropped off at the Koenig Center beginning at 4:45 p.m. if you are attending 5:00 Mass.
ENJOY AN EVENING OF FUN: - Activities and games summarizing our current year of learning about the Sacraments - Spend time socially with other families currently and formerly in the Faith Weaving program - Celebrate our 10
YEAR Anniversary of the Faith Weaving program at St. Joseph’s - Take home fun ideas and suggestions for a faith-filled
summer in our community. Roz Camardella, who put so much love and energy into Faith Weaving’s development, will
be with us!
tIt is time now to register for 2016-2017. Forms are available online and in the Parish Office. You may register electronically or with traditional paper forms that are downloadable from our website. Please take advantage of the best
dates and times for your children by registering early. Late fees are assessed after May 31.
Help Wanted: Catechists for 2016-2017
Catechists are volunteers who encourage children in their faith, while growing in their own. They are people
just like you who don’t have answers to everything, but are willing to take the time to engage others in
discovering who we are as Catholic people. During the course of the catechetical year, these teachers reap
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Would you like to be a catechist? Please call the Religious Education office for more information, 847-990-1263.
School News
Last week, St. Joseph Catholic
School hosted two long-range strategic planning meetings under the
guidance of Principal Anne Phoenix and educational consultant Dr.
n
Robert Madonia. Sixty stakeholders, including Father Trout, faculty, parents, parishioners and community members, shared their perceptions, personal visions, knowledge and goals for SJCS. We are grateful for
those who participated in the process, and we look forward to a bright future at St. Joseph Catholic School.
- CAVE QUEST - FOLLOWING JESUS, THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
Join us as we grab our flashlights to head on a Cave Quest for Vacation Bible School at St. Joseph Parish. This year we will ground kids in the ROCK SOLID foundation of God’s LOVE, a LOVE that takes
us through life’s dark times.
June 20 through June 24
Children entering 3-year old preschool through 5th grade are invited to attend. Your children will be
reminded how Jesus gives us hope, courage, direction, love and power through bible stories and songs,
games, crafts, and even in their daily snack. For more information go to http://stjoseph-libertyville.org/summer-programs.
Questions, contact Karen Graham at graham-mk@sbcglobal.net or Nancy Lothspeich at nlothspeich7@yahoo.com.
HELP WANTED: Adult and youth volunteers (entering 6th – high school) are needed to make this year another successful
year at Vacation Bible School. It will be a week you will never forget. Please prayerfully consider joining us as a crew leader,
station volunteer or station leader. All help welcome!
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Faith Formation—————————————
Congratulations to These
Women from our Parish
Marianny Arribas, Jeanne Bertaud, and Sue Gundrum were recognized on Wednesday, May 18. They
completed a Christ Renews His Parish Spiritual Director course, offered by the Office for the New Evangelization, Archdiocese of Chicago. The Mass and reception were held at Our Lady of the Wayside Parish
in Arlington Heights. Presider was Rev. Ronald Hicks,
Vicar General, and Deacon George Kashmar assisted
at Mass.
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Interested in learning
more about your faith
and the role of the
Laity in 2016? Two
of our parishioners
have recently graduated from the Lay Leadership Program
described below (congratulations to
Kathy Andrews & Charlene Swanson).
For additional information regarding the program, you may contact the
Institute for Lay Formation at http://
www.instituteforlayformation.org/ or
Catherine Sims at 847-837-4552 or
email csims@usml.edu.
The Institute for Lay Formation offers a certificate program in lay leadership which seeks to help active parish
volunteers who demonstrate leadership potential to deepen their personal
spirituality and engage in theological
reflection; to study Church doctrine,
Scripture, Sacramental Theology and
Church History; and to refine their
communication and leadership skills.
Graduates of the certificate program
are prepared to assume many roles of
volunteer leadership in the parishes
and agencies of the Archdiocese of
Chicago. The program is also used by
a few religious orders to broaden the
formation of their novices.
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Jubilee Year of Mercy
Repent
Repentance is the turning away from sin with horror and sorrow and the returning back to God to embrace
Him by love and being faithful to his holy law. Today, read Psalm 51—a prayer of repentance by David.
“Share the Light”/Women’s Council
Marriage Tip of the Week:
“Take it; this is my body…This is my blood
of the covenant.” (Mk 14:22, 24) Marriage
For more infor!www.foryourmarriage.org.
Sponsored by the St. Joseph Marriage Enrichment Ministry
Celebrating your 50th Anniversary?
Sign up by June 10 for special Mass at Cathedral—
The Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass will be
held on Sunday, September 18, at 2:45 p.m. at Holy
Name Cathedral, 735 North State Street in Chicago.
Couples married in 1966 interested in attending this celebration
should contact their parish office by early June to register. For further information, call the Marriage and Family Ministries Office at
312-534-8351 or visit: www.marriageandfamilyministries.org.
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Mass Intentions
Please Pray for the Sick
Rita W. Cappellar
Linda Blazevich
Mary T. Jordan
Sally Petersen
Rita Andracki
Andy Ertmanis
Nancy Bodner
Mario Lenzini
Maria E. Coton
Brett Becker
Kif Ward
Janet Jacob
Maddy McInerney
Kevin Scanlan
Ann Kent
Cliff Young
Peter Sylvester
Aidan Kirkpatrick
Diane LaCrosse
Bridget Shiel
Micah Peckels Quirk
After 4 weeks, please
notify the parish office if your loved
one is still in need of our prayers.
Monday
8:30
and
Tuesday
6:30
and
8:30
and
Wednesday
6:30
and
8:30
and
Thursday
6:30
and
8:30
and
Friday
6:30
and
8:30
and
Saturday
8:30
and
Sunday
May 30
Melda Baad
Mary Kay Tschanz
May 31
Bob & Jean Mitchell
Kathleen Hennessey
Chris Kappes, well-being
Betty Murata
June 1
Ardeth Glatz
Regina Rogers-Ricciardelli
Mario Manfredonia
Patrick Maestranzi
June 2
José Aguilar
Thomas Randel, well-being
James Dorsey
Robert Snyder
June 3
John Thumel
Ed & Michael Lobus
Marjorie Kuch
Nancy Groner, well-being
June 4
Phyllis J. Manning
Helen Luczak
All parishioners
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In Memory
Please pray for the souls of:
Joseph Sicuro
Rosemary Klein
Banns of Marriage
Vanessa Tamayo & Giovanni Paparella
Anna Valiaparumbil & Jeffrey Thomas
Baptisms
Connor Michael Griffin, son of Karen
(Ciszewski) and Michael Griffin
Logan Timothy Hanley, son of Greta
(Schloemann) and Michael Hanley
Lillian Grace Hubert, daughter of Jessica (Jurgaitis) and Donald Hubert
Benjamin Daniel Roberts, son of Daniel Roberts and Michele Roberts
Tatum Fara Sheridan, daughter of
Kristen (King) and Justin Sheridan
Prayer & Worship——––––—–—–—————–
Join Us This Sunday for Our
Celebration of the Solemnity
of the Body and Blood of Christ
On Sunday, May 29, our Church will celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of
Christ, Corpus Christi. The feast day was instituted in the 13th Century in thanksgiving for
the gift of the Holy Eucharist. Devotion to the
Blessed Sacrament continued to grow over the
centuries. Eucharistic Processions became a way
in which all walks of life came together as a community to worship in thanksgiving, to strengthen their faith and to gain a deeper personal relationship with Christ.
The St. Joseph parish community will once
again join the world community by hosting
an Eucharistic Procession around our parish
grounds which will be followed by Benediction
of the Most Blessed Sacrament. The entire parish
community is invited and encouraged to participate as we worship and celebrate in thanksgiving
the true and real presence of our Risen Lord, Jesus
Christ, who is in our midst. Representatives from
each ministry are invited to carry their banner.
First Holy Communicants are encouraged to wear
their First Holy Communion outfits.
The celebration will began at 3:00 p.m. with
a Holy Hour with the Exposition of the Most Sacred Eucharist which will include a prayer service and time for silent meditation. We encourage everyone to come and spend time with Jesus
adoring and offering prayers. If, however, you
cannot be present for the Holy Hour but would
like your petitions to be remembered, you can
place your prayer petitions in the “Parish Petition” book that is always present at the Narthex.
The 5:00 Holy Mass will occur as always. The Eucharistic Procession will follow at the conclusion of the Holy Mass. If you
are not planning to attend the 5:00 p.m. Holy Mass, please plan on joining the assembly at 5:45 outside the Church. Communicants and those carrying their ministry banners are asked to assemble in the Church following the Mass.
At 6:00 p.m. the Procession will begin. Benediction will follow immediately after the procession. Join us as we go forward
proclaiming what we believe. Join us as we profess our Catholic identity. Join us as we proclaim Jesus our Lord and Savior.
The Experience of Medjugorje on Friday
Have you ever heard of Medjugorje? Have you wanted to know more about it? This is your opportunity to learn about this peaceful, holy and fruitful place located in Bosnia-Herzegovina, the
former Yugoslavia. All are welcome to attend an informational presentation on Friday evening, June
3. Arlyss and Bob Lasecki will present information regarding Medjugorje and discuss the unique
characteristics of their experiences as they share images of the area. The evening will include time
for questions, door prizes and refreshments. Feel free to bring someone along—a spouse, a friend or a neighbor. It is open to
everyone. An RSVP would be nice, but it is not necessary; RSVP to arlyss1211@sbcglobal.net.
What: “The Experience of Medjugorje” When: Friday, June 3, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Where: Century 21 Building (Lower Level), 200 N. Milwaukee Avenue
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Children’s Liturgy
of the Word (CLW)
Presiders/Deacons
Schedules
Saturday, June 4
5:00
Fr. Le
Deacon Kashmar
Sunday, June 5
7:15
Fr. Le
Deacon Mudd
9:00
Fr. Trout
Deacon Mudd
10:45
Fr. Trout
Deacon Tiemeier
10:45 KC
Fr. Hennessey
12:30
Fr. Bozovsky
Deacon Tiemeier
5:00
Fr. Bozovsky
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.
Children in grades 1-5 are invited to join us for the final
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
of the school year on June 5
during the 9:00 Mass. CLW is an opportunity to experience the Gospel
using age-appropriate readings, songs,
skits and activities. Father dismisses
the children and CLW facilitators during the 9:00 mass, and we proceed to
the Koenig Center. Parents are welcome and invited to come along with
their child. Please contact Janet Ritter
at 847-362-5372 for more information.
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PADS Volunteer of the Year
On Monday, May 16, parishioner Samantha Bone
was recognized as the PADS Volunteer of the Year recipient!
During the 2015-2016 season Sam worked tirelessly at the
United Methodist Church PADS site, volunteering almost
every weekend on the overnight shifts. She also helped train
new volunteers on site, often staying to work an extra shift if
a first-time volunteer needed a little extra support.
During this Year of Mercy in the Church, Pope Francis calls all Catholics to be profound witnesses to mercy and
to “find the joy rediscovering and rendering fruitful God’s
mercy, with which we are all called to give comfort to every
man and every woman of our time.” Sam has been a wonderful witness to that call and we are
grateful for her commitment to the PADS program. Congratulations Sam for receiving the Volunteer of the Year award!
The new PADS season opens October 1. Interested in getting involved? Contact Nancy Knight at nancy@theknights.org.
PLEASE JOIN US!
Father Matt Foley, 1981 L.H.S. graduate, will be celebrating 5:00 Mass on Sunday, June 12 followed by
a presentation called El Nino Rey – A Ministry of Mercy in the Koenig Center. Light refreshments will be served.
For additional information, please contact Kathleen O’Connor at 847-528-5873.
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We Offer Prayers for All Who Currently Serve Our Country
Please keep the following military in your prayers. We salute them, one and all! If you wish to have
someone on this list, please e-mail info@stjoseph-libertyville.org or call 847-362-2073. Also, please let
us know if one of the listed is no longer on active duty.
PFC Maksim K. Jankowski, U.S.Marine Corps, nephew of Larry &
Donna Connolly
Capt. Patrick J. Walsh, nephew of Carol Walsh
ENS Brian D. Shannon, grandson of Rita & Jim Gorman and Pat &
Bill Shannon
Capt. Tierney A. Shannon, granddaughter of Pat & Bill Shannon
Cadet Eamon P. Shannon, U.S. Air Force, grandson of Rita & Jim
Gorman and Pat & Bill Shannon
Capt. Robert E. Stone, grandson of Pat & Bill Shannon
EM3 Joe Criel, U.S. Navy, grandson of Rick & Kelly Hobbs
Lt. Col. Brian Stehle, U.S. Army, nephew of Penny & Mike Klestinski
Major Richard F. Kehoe, U.S. Army, son of Kathy Kehoe
Captain Kevin P. Boyle, son of James and Gerri Boyle
1 Lt. Troy Howell, U.S. Army, grandson of Rita DePrima
1 Lt. Conor P. Dooley, U.S. Army, nephew of Susan and Ed Speth
MAJ Erik Archer, U.S. Army, son of Ann Harmon
Captain Jessica Larson, P.A., U.S. Army, niece of Carol Suvanich
Lt. Thomas McGee, U.S. Navy, son-in-law of John and Rita Tschanz
Lt. Col. Dan Sennott, U.S. Army, son-in-law of Evelyn & John
McWilliams
LT Michael A. Pirih, U.S. Navy, son of Tony & Maria Pirih
Captain Brandon Mokris, U.S. Marine Corps, nephew of Maura &
Kedric Chamberlin
Private Steven Omiatek, U.S. Army, grandson of Mary Ann Constantine
Lt. Colonel Scott Davis, U.S. Army, brother of Lisa & Michael
Godfrey
PFC Brendan Reilly, U.S. Army, son of Patrick & Cathleen Reilly
Army Specialist Cassandra Weiss, U.S. Army, granddaughter of
Linda Finch
Corporal Timothy Gunter, U.S. Marine Corps, son of Kurt &
Carrie-Ann
Lance Corporal James Taylor, U.S. Marine Corps, great-grandson of Beryl Rouse
Lance Corporal Jacklyn Thomas, U.S. Marine Corps, greatgranddaughter of Beryl Rouse
CPT Dominique Ramos, U.S. Army, granddaughter of Beryl
Rouse
LCDR Mark Tschanz, U.S. Navy, son of John & Rita Tschanz
LCDR Steven Tschanz, U.S. Navy, son of John & Rita Tschanz
CPT John F. Meyers, U.S. Army, son of Dave & Liz Meyers
LCDR Keith Schroeder, U.S. Navy, nephew of Dolores & Wilbur
Schultz
CPT James A. Nardelli, U.S. Army, son of Jim & Christy Nardelli
CPT Andrew Jarosz, U.S. Marine Corps, son of Johnny & Carol
Jarosz
Lance Corporal Kevin G. Cronin, U.S. Marine Corps, son of
Kevin & Cheryl Cronin
CPT Carrie Cieslak, U.S. Army, niece of John Lewis
CPT Thomas Cieslak, U.S. Army, nephew of John Lewis
CPT Sean M. Conlon, U.S. Army, son of Patty & Mike Conlon
1 Lt. Adam I. Coates, U.S. Army, son of Matt & Lydia Coates
PFC Sebastian A. Coates, U.S. Army, son of Matt & Lydia
Coates
CPT Gerard Sapienza, U.S. Army, son of Anne & Gerry Sapienza
HM3 Ryan L’Heureux, U.S. Navy, son of Linda & Rich L’Heureux
SSGT Jonathan M. Bray, U.S. Marine Corps, son of Sue Bray
LT. COL. Gregory W. Schultz, U.S. Air Force, son of Dolores and
Wilbur Schultz
Lance Corporal Andrew Szuba, U.S. Marine Corps, grandson of
Eileen Szuba.
Employment Ministry
to Meet June 1
Have you ever thought about becoming a consultant? For some people this is a very rewarding career option,
either as a short-term “bridge” to your next job or as a long-term opportunity. Learn more about consulting
at the next meeting of the Employment Ministry, which will begin with a presentation by Libertyville consultant and parishioner Ron Lowell. This talk is entitled Consulting, an Entrepreneurial Option and will
present key considerations, strategies, and pitfalls to help you in your planning process. We will meet from
7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Formation Center (112 N. Milwaukee), Room D. Please enter from the rear of the building. We look forward to seeing you there, and all are welcome!
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 normally 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 email to: StJosephEmploymentMinistry@yahoogroups.com.
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Green Tip of the Week
Women at the Well
Prison Ministry
The next Women at the Well Prison Ministry
retreat is scheduled for June 2-4 at the Logan Correctional Center in Lincoln, Illinois. The Women
at the Well Prison Ministry is based on John 4:1126 (where the Samaritan woman takes Christ’s
message to the others) and Matthew 25:36 (where
Jesus says, “I was in prison and you visited me.”)
Our mission is to proclaim the love and forgiveness of Christ to incarcerated women and to support spiritual healing.
Because of work, family obligations, health and/
or other commitments, not everyone is blessed to be
able to go into prisons and minister as Christ commands. However, by helping our team to bring God’s
light and love to incarcerated women, you are “visiting prisoners.”
There are three important ways you can help
us: The first is to hold us in prayer! Not just June 2,
3 and 4, but as we form our team and prepare for
being Christ to the women of Logan Correctional
Center throughout May. We also ask for prayers
for the chaplain, the prison staff, and the women
that will be attending the retreat.
The second would be to write support letters
to the retreatants. We read these letters at the retreat to show the women that people on the outside pray for them, encourage them and support
them in their desire be touched by the Holy Spirit
at the retreat, to change their lives and become
good Christian women. Letters can be sent to the
address below or left in the parish office for us to
pick up. We will need your letter no later than
June 1 (we drive to the prison June 2).
And finally, it costs about $30 to put on the
retreat per retreat attendee. We are fundraising
to help defray the costs associated with providing
God’s Word to our 75 invited guests. Any amount
you can give in support of our retreat is appreciated.
Please write your check to “ALL ARE WELCOME
SOCIAL SERVICES, INC” and write “W@WPM”
on the memo line. All donations are tax deductible. You may mail your donation to: Women at the
Well Prison Ministry, P.O. Box 694, Libertyville, IL
60048. God Bless you for all that you do!
CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR AND PANTRY?
Give your fridge and pantry a good solid cleaning
with environmentally friendly cleaners. Avoid using
commercial cleansers with harsh chemicals. You can
disinfect with homemade, natural cleaners just as
well. Try these natural cleaners that will have your
kitchen sparkling: Vinegar and Water: Fill a bucket with warm water
and add 1 cup of white vinegar. White vinegar is mildly acidic and will
dissolve dirt, hard water deposits and grime. It is a natural deodorizer,
meaning it absorbs odors rather than covering them up. Don’t worry.
The vinegar smell disappears once dry. Lemon and Baking Soda Scrub:
For tough stuck-on goop in your fridge or stove top, cut a lemon in
half, sprinkle with baking soda, and scrub away. Baking soda has mild
abrasive action and natural deodorizing properties. For more useful
earth-friendly tips: http://www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/ministries/earth_
stewardship.
ElderCARE Needs You
ElderCARE’s next volunteer training is on Wednesday,
June 22 at Christ Episcopal Church, 410 Grand Avenue
in Waukegan from 6:00-8:00 p.m. For more information,
call the ElderCARE office at 847-406-4683 or write to Jill
at info@eldercarelakecounty.org. To learn more about services provided,
please visit www.eldercarelakecounty.org.
5K Run/Walk Dash Around the Lake
On the private grounds at the Mundelein Seminary
Saturday 9am June 13, 2015
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June 11, 9:00 a.m.
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allowed at your own discretion. Course USATF measured certified.
Race T-shirt, chip/bib timed, age medal awards.
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Organized by Knights of Columbus, Council 3674-St. Joseph’s Libertyville
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Volunteer Opportunities at Beacon Place This Summer
Beacon Place is a community house which offers lunch and tutoring to area children ages 4-18 and is located at 603 S.
McAlister in Waukegan. We have meaningful volunteer opportunities for you, connecting your desire to serve with
the needs of our kids at Beacon Place. Below is a description of what the volunteers will be doing:
Summer Lunch Program We offer summer lunch and “day camp” activities from June 13 through August 8. We are
in need of adult, college, or high school volunteers who can help set up tables, assist the younger kids with their lunches, and
help with activities such as arts and crafts, sports, and playing games. The summer lunch program occurs on Mondays and
Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Summer Tutoring We need adult and college student volunteers who can provide one-on-one remedial assistance and academic enrichment in math and reading for elementary and middle school students. Summer tutoring occurs between June 13
and August 9. Elementary School students meet Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and Middle
School students meet Monday and Thursday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Volunteers can register online at our website: https://beaconplace.formstack.com/forms/untitled_form2_copy_copy. More
information about our organization and programs can be found at www.beacon-place.org. Or contact Mary Causey at 847990-1213 or Carolyn Dunn at 847-644-7460 or email c.dun@beacon-place.org for more information.
Accountability——––––—–—–—————–––
Stewardship of Treasure
Stay Connected with your
St. Joseph Family!
We have options for everyone!
Website: www.stjoseph-libertyville.org
Facebook:
facebook.com/stjosephlibertyville
Twitter:
@sjlibertyville
Email Newsletter: sign up here
http://goo.gl/dJWO2E
Sign up to receive occasional emails from
St. Joe’s. We currently send an email out
twice a month.
Weekly Offering for May 8, 2016
Current Year
Last Year
Week Year to Date
Week Year to Date
Weekend Offering
$23,000 $1,079,069 $24,211 $1,134,907
Electronic Giving
$2,695
$641,639
$2,735
$635,927
Total Collection
$25,695 $1,720,708 $26,946 $1,770,834
Budget for Collection
$41,000 $1,845,000
Difference
$(15,305) $(124,292)
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 www.stjoseph-libertyville.org.
Thoughts on Giving
“They all ate and were satisfied. And when the leftover fragments were picked up, they filled twelve wicker baskets.” (Luke
9:17) The story of the Loaves and Fishes shows us that when we share what we have, even if it doesn’t seem like that much,
miracles can happen! Do not think that your gift is too small or insignificant! God blesses all the gifts we offer and makes
them wondrous.
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Beyond Hearing Aids: Sound Advice Class on June 2
Sound Advice Classes will be offered at no charge at St. Joseph’s Formation Center on the first Thursday of
every month. The next class is June 2 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Julie Kneip, Doctor of Audiology, of Hearing
Associates, Inc., will be conducting the complimentary classes. It is a series of two classes. If you or a
loved one has a hearing loss, these classes are not to be missed! When there’s hearing loss in the family, all family members are
encouraged to be involved in the implementation of a hearing loss strategy. The primary goal of the classes is to educate about
hearing loss beyond the use of hearing aids. Previous attendees have experienced improved social relationships, decreased isolation,
improved self-confidence, and increased understanding of communication strategies. Recommendations provided regarding public
gatherings, structuring the home environment for maximum audibility, the rights of people with hearing impairments (as mandated
by the Americans with Disabilities Act), and ways to preserve and protect your hearing. To register, please call Hearing Associates,
Inc. at 888-510-8428 for a reservation. Space is limited. Enter Formation Center at back entrance.
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Bulletin Submissions
St. Joseph Catholic Church
121 E. Maple Avenue, Libertyville, Illinois 60048
Phone 847-362-2073
Fax 847-362-6821
Parish Office hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Saturday - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
E-mail info@stjoseph-libertyville.org Website www.stjoseph-libertyville.org
Rev. John Trout, Pastor
jtrout@stjoseph-libertyville.org
Rev. Joseph Nhat Le, Associate Pastor
nle@stjoseph-libertyville.org
Rev. Matthew Bozovsky, Associate Pastor
mbozovsky@stjoseph-libertyville.org
Rev. John Hennessey, Pastor Emeritus
jhennessey@stjoseph-libertyville.org
Deacons George Kashmar, Dennis Mudd, David Tiemeier
Pastoral Staff
Mrs. Mary Causey - Director of Social Justice and Service
847-990-1213, mcausey@stjoseph-libertyville.org
Mrs. Ann Harmon - Parish Office Manager
847-362-2073, aharmon@stjoseph-libertyville.org
Mr. Dan Harris, Facilities Manager
847-722-5345, dharris@stjoseph-libertyville.org
Deacon George Kashmar, Pastoral Director of Ministries
847-990-1224, gkashmar@stjoseph-libertyville.org
Mrs. Chris Keffer, Director of Catechesis
847-990-1226, ckeffer@stjoseph-libertyville.org
Mrs. Kate Mayer Tekampe, Coordinator of Youth Ministry
847-990-1266, kmayertekampe@stjoseph-libertyville.org
Mrs. Kelly McMahon, Director of Technology
847-990-1277, kmcmahon@stjoseph-libertyville.org
Mrs. Anne Phoenix - Principal, St. Joseph School
847-362-0730, aphoenix@stjoseph-libertyville.org
Mrs. Anna Roeser, Director of Administration
847-990-1241, aroeser@stjoseph-libertyville.org
Mr. Ron Vanasdlen, MAM, Director of Music
847-990-1276, rvanasdlen@stjoseph-libertyville.org
Parish Pastoral Council
E-mail the PPC at info@stjoseph-libertyville.org. Your questions and suggestions are
welcome.
Members of the Parish Pastoral Council: Fr. John Trout
Dan Coughlin
Eileen Glynn-Tucker
Michael Knight
Mike Mulligan
Kathleen O’Connor (Chair)
Gerry Salzman
Janine Wilson
Parish Finance Council
Fr. John Trout
Jim Groth
Bob Killackey
Brian Savage
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.stjosephlibertyville.org.
Announcements at Mass
Due to Anna Roeser by Noon on Mondays,
aroeser@stjoseph-libertyville.org. Guideline:
brief 2-3 sentences.
Accessibility
If you have a disability and require special
accommodations at a parish event, please
call the parish office.
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: www.stjoseph-libertyville.org.
Facebook: facebook.com/StJosephLibertyville
Twitter: @sjlibertyville
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 three months prior to
birth; 6:00 p.m. the 2nd Monday of every other
month. Next session: July 11, 2016.
Baptism for School-Aged
Children
Preparation classes for parents and children
begin in September. Call 362-5797 for information and registration.
Sacrament of Penance
Ryan Kasten
Tom Sear (Chair)
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, 847-362-2073, 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.
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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 — Luke 7: 11-17
Leader: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke
Jesus journeyed to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a
large crowd accompanied him. As he drew near to the gate of
the city, a man who had died was being carried out, the only
son of his mother, and she was a widow. A large crowd from
the city was with her. When the Lord saw her, he was moved
with pity for her and said to her, “Do not weep.” He stepped
forward and touched the coffin; at this the bearers halted, and
Response: Glory to You, O Lord
he said, “Young man, I tell you, arise!” The dead man sat up
and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. Fear
seized them all, and they glorified God, exclaiming, “A great
prophet has arisen in our midst, ” and “God has visited his
people.” This report about him spread through the whole of
Judea and in all the surrounding region.
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Reflection
Next Sunday marks the return to Ordinary Time in the Church’s liturgical year. Once again the readings will encourage us
to walk with Jesus as He teaches about the Kingdom of God. We do so having recently reflected on the Paschal mystery of
Christ’s life, death and resurrection and having once again contemplated the nature of God the Father, the love of the Son
and the wisdom of the Holy Spirit. As we walk with Christ through the next several weeks we do so with the tremendous
advantage over those who accompanied Him nearly 2000 years ago. Through the truth of Scripture and centuries of Church
teaching we know Jesus is the Son of God. Every demonstration of His divine power gives us a chance to explore the nature
of God’s love and how we can access it in our daily lives. It would be easy to dismiss the raising of the widow’s son as just another one of the miracles Jesus used to convince the crowds of His power, but in doing so we would miss the opportunity to
recognize the generous and ever-present nature of God’s love. Notice that Jesus was not asked to return the son to life, but it
was His desire to do so because it would end the suffering of the widow and bring her joy and happiness. God’s love is always
available when we place ourselves in His presence. He has the desire and the power through His love to restore us, and it is
given without condition or expectation. As we contemplate this miraculous story, remember that each of us is a channel of
Christ’s love. We have the power to heal and restore by being as generous with our love as God has been generous with His.
For further reflection on God’s love, care and compassion for us, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church,
paragraphs 1-3, 27-30 and 50-67.
Reflection Questions
1. God’s love is grounded in His desire for our happiness. Can I think of a time where I can now see God’s desire for my
happiness at work, even though I might not have seen it that way at the time? How can I better place myself in God’s presence
so that I may better experience His loving desires for my life in spite of my current circumstances?
2. As Catholics we look to the Church for guidance in how to make the Gospel message a reality in our lives. In what challenges or issues might I turn to Church teaching to better understand how the Gospel of love can guide and shape my life?
3. As channels of God’s love, we have the power to heal others in need of love and mercy. How can I channel the love of
God to those in my daily life? How might I reach out to touch the lives of others in need beyond my family and friends?
Readings for the Week
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
2 Pt 1:2-7; Ps 91:1-2, 14-16; Mk 12:1-2
Zep 3:14-18 or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 1:39-56 The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12; Ps 123:1b-2; Mk 12:18-27
St. Justin
2 Tm 2:8-15; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Mk 12:28b-34
Ss. Marcellinus and Peter
Ez 34:11-16; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5b-11; Lk 15:3-7
The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
2 Tm 4:1-8; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 2:41-51
The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
1 Kgs 17:17-24; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; Gal 1:11-19; Lk 7:11-17
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