ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH FREEBURG, ILLINOIS Dedication of the Lateran Basilica November 9, 2014 St. Joseph Church Office 6 N. Alton Street Freeburg, IL 62243 Phone: 618-539-3209 Fax: 618-539-4772 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stjosephfreeburg.org Office Hours: 8:00AM - 4:00PM Monday - Thursday Rev. Mark D. Reyling, Pastor Mrs. Laura Wolf, Parish Secretary Deacon Corby Valentine, Permanent Deacon Mr. Rick Barthel, Maintenance Mrs. Jean Reinneck, Music Director Mrs. Carol Schlitt, Choir Director ____________ St. Joseph School Office 2 N. Alton Street Freeburg, IL 62243 Phone: 618-539-3930 Fax: 618-539-0254 Email: [email protected] Web: www.stjosephschoolfreeburg.org Mr. Tim Queern, Principal Ms. Sara Keeley, School Secretary –––––––––––– Pastor’s Residence 618-539-3743 Mass Schedule Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 am Wednesday: 6:30pm Saturday (Sunday Vigil): 5:00 pm Sunday: 7:00 am and 10:00 am Holy Day Vigil Mass: 7:00 pm Holy Day Mass: 8:00 am Reconciliation Saturday: 4:30–4:45 pm (or by Appointment) Baptism Usually celebrated during the weekend Masses except during Advent and Lent–Please call the Pastor for an appointment. Marriage Please contact the Pastor as soon as you set your wedding date. Couples must be free to marry (no previous marriages) and are expected to be regularly participating in the practice of their faith. Bulletin Deadline Tuesday before 4:00 pm Sacrament of the Sick If you are sick and would like to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, please call the Pastor. Also, please have someone call should you be admitted to the hospital. Communion Calls Father brings communion to all the home bound on the First Friday of each month. If you would like to have someone bring you communion, please call the parish office. Tuesday, November 11 8:00AM St. Martin of Tours Tom & Richard Shaffer Wednesday, November 12 6:30PM St. Josaphat Lucille Recker Thursday, November 13 8:00AM St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Pauline Klein Friday, November 14 8:00AM Ordinary Weekday Marcedes Heiligenstein Saturday, November 15 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Ed Kreher 5:00PM Sunday, November 16 7:00 AM 10:00 AM 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Tony Bickett Garland Whitworth Francesca Riggio and family Adele Maurer Maureen Suchenski Mark Orlando Zoe Rhutasel Genevieve Jung Jean Luc Lemieux Erik Ray Anna Norman Pat Albers Alex Stephens Charlotte Heiligenstein Rita Hill Jake Houston Don Rauch Joe D. Shaffer Jack Crowe Larry Cook Ralph Cobbs Nicole Williams Lauren Linder Auna Louise Lindsey Al Baum Marian Brown Kim Wyman Shirley Thomas Don Rickert Charlie Sandheinrich Avery Thornsberry Kirk Reese Frank Srogus Ann Mezo Pellagia Beckfeld The Family of Sandy Higgins Gary Campbell Please contact the Parish Office to add or remove someone from the prayer list. Dear Parish Family This weekend we celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome. Are you scratching your head trying to figure out why we are celebrating the dedication of a church that is not our own….not in our diocese….not even in our country? You’re probably not alone. So just what is the significance of St. John Lateran Basilica? It is the Cathedral of the Diocese of Rome. It is the “Mother” church of not only the city of Rome, but also of the world. This was the first church to be built after Emperor Constantine declared that Christians could practice their religion freely. This was back in the year 313. So if this is the Cathedral of the Diocese of Rome, then this is where the cathedra (chair) for the Bishop of Rome is located…and the Bishop of Rome is currently…..Pope Francis. Well….hopefully you’ve learned a little something now about the significance of St. John Lateran Basilica in Rome. BE BOLD…..BE CATHOLIC® Have a good week, THE WEEK AHEAD…. Monday, November 10 8:00AM Yoga 6:00PM Quilting Weekend of November 1 & 2, 2014 Sunday Collection (1/2) Faith Direct (4) Sunday Collection (8/9) Faith Direct (15) Sunday Collection (15/16) Sunday Collection (22/23) Sunday Collection (29/30) $5,192.00 Wednesday, November 12 6:30PM Mass 7:00PM Renew Groups 7:30PM Men’s Club Total (November Goal: $40,000) All Saints Day Parish Center Loan World Mission Sunday Education Endowment Cemetery Fund Tuesday, November 11 8:00AM Mass 8:00AM Quilting 8:00AM Veteran’s Day Mass & Breakfast 6:30PM PTF 7:00PM Prayer Hour 7:00PM Knights of Columbus Mtg. $373.00 $780.00 $20.00 $10.00 $10.00 FISCAL YEAR TO DATE INFORMATION (calculated on weekly envelopes only) Collections required to date: $138,888.88 Total Collected to date: $134,843.48 PRINCIPAL BALANCE—PARISH CENTER LOAN $489,914.20 Thursday, November 13 8:00AM Mass 8:00AM Tai Chi Friday, November 14 8:00AM Mass 4:00PM Fish Fry Saturday, November 15 4:30PM Confessions 5:00PM Mass Sunday, November 16 7:00AM Mass 10:00AM Mass PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS DEACON CORBY’S CORNER BICYCLES NEEDED The Brick Author Unknown Each year the Freeburg Food Pantry distributes bicycles to families in need for Christmas. As you are cleaning out your garage for the winter, we would be happy to “redistribute” those bikes that your family has outgrown to someone in need. We only ask that the bikes be in good condition or in need of minor repairs only. If you have a bicycle to donate, please call Tony Erwin at 277-9442 for pickup or drop off. Also, if you would like to make a monetary donation to help purchase parts for repairs or some new bikes, you can do so by making out a check to the Freeburg Food Pantry marked for the “Bicycle Program”…and drop it in the collection basket. A young and successful executive was traveling down a neighborhood street, going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar. He was watching for kids darting out from between parked cars and slowed down when he thought he saw something. As his car passed, no children appeared. Instead, a brick smashed into the Jag's side door! He slammed on the brakes and backed the Jag back to the spot where the brick had been thrown. The angry driver then jumped out of the car, grabbed the nearest kid and pushed him up against a parked car shouting, "What was that all about and who are you? Just what the heck are you doing? That's a new car and that brick you threw is going to cost a lot of money. Why did you do it?" The young boy was apologetic. "Please, mister...please, I'm sorry but I didn't know what else to do," He pleaded. "I threw the brick because no one else would stop..." With tears dripping down his face and off his chin, the youth pointed to a spot just around a parked car. "It's my brother," he said. "He rolled off the curb and fell out of his wheelchair and I can't lift him up." Now sobbing, the boy asked the stunned executive, "Would you please help me get him back into his wheelchair? He's hurt and he's too heavy for me." Moved beyond words, the driver tried to swallow the rapidly swelling lump in his throat. He hurriedly lifted the handicapped boy back into the wheelchair, then took out a linen handkerchief and dabbed at the fresh scrapes and cuts. A quick look told him everything was going to be okay. "Thank you and may God bless you," the grateful child told the stranger. Too shook up for words, the man simply watched the boy push his wheelchair-bound brother down the sidewalk toward their home. It was a long, slow walk back to the Jaguar. The damage was very noticeable, but the driver never bothered to repair the dented side door. He kept the dent there to remind him of this message: "Don't go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to get your attention!" God whispers in our souls and speaks to our hearts. Sometimes when we don't have (take) time to listen, He has to throw a brick at us. It's our choice to listen or not. Have a great week, Deacon Corby <>< CAREER OPPORTUNITY The Knights of Columbus is seeking a Field Agent for a career opportunity representing their insurance program. We offer a complete benefits package with this full-time position. In order to qualify, one must be eligible for membership in the Knights of Columbus. For more information , please contact Luke Niemeyer, General agent, at (618)588-5025 or Deacon Gerald Back, at (618)978-3888. ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL ANNUAL FUND The 2014 St. Joseph School Annual Fund Drive kicked off with the mailing of the annual fund letters. The proceeds of this drive will be used to upgrade the school’s computer lab, purchase a new server for our school network, add a new science curriculum (textbooks and lab materials), upgrade the school’s PA system, and develop a media center to prepare our students for the changing digital age. The goal of this year’s Annual Fund Drive is $30,000. Every donation, large and small, will help reach our goal and ensure our current and future students receive a high quality Catholic education at St. Joseph Catholic School. PARISH CHRISTMAS POTLUCK/SOCIAL Our Christmas Potluck/Social will be Sunday, Dec 14th, beginning in the late afternoon in the Parish Center. Our parish family will get together to socialize, share a meal, visit with Santa, and have some good ole’ fun! The parish will provide the meat; everyone will be asked to bring a dish. A form for you to RSVP is in your bulletin along with extras on the back radiators. We’ll be collecting attendance prizes ranging from $5.00$15.00 for attendees of all ages (kids, tweens, teens, ladies and men), so keep your eyes open for those bargains as you Christmas shop. We’ll also need a few helping hands the day of the event -- chicken fryers/breaders, kitchen servers, dessert cutters, bartenders, and kitchen cleanup. Sign-up sheets to help out are in the back of church. If you have questions, contact Geralyn Erwin at 277-9442 or [email protected]. AN INVITIATION TO ALL VETERANS St. Joseph Catholic School would like to invite our local Veterans to a special Veteran’s Day celebration. On Tuesday, November 11, we will begin the day at 8AM with an all school Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church and a special blessing for our Veterans. After Mass, our 7th and 8th grade students will host a Veteran’s Day Breakfast in the Parish Center. We ask that you please RSVP for this event by calling 539-3930 prior to Friday, November 7. We hope you can join us! FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK STEWARDSHIP GARDENS On behalf of St. Joseph Catholic School, we would like to thank everyone who came out and supported the P.T.F. Dinner Night Out event at Reifschneiders this past Wednesday. We have our monthly P.T.F. meeting this week, Tuesday, November 11 at 6:30 PM in the Parish Center. All are welcome to join us! The Baptism last Saturday and the welcoming of a new member into the Church is good reason to continue the discussion about the Stewardship of Parents. You may wish to review what was written in the past. The family is a domestic Church and part of the entire Church community. The father is the lay high priest of your domestic Church. The concept is rooted in both Old Testament and recent Church documents. Quite a responsibility as steward. Basketball season is underway. If you would like to come out and cheer our teams on, you can find team schedules at the following website: https://sites.google.com/a/ stjosephschoolfreeburg.org/st-joseph-hawks-athletics/ Christmas Cash raffle tickets are available in the main office or from the T.W.B. representative at today’s Mass. They are $35 a piece for a chance to win up to $6,000. Only 800 tickets are sold during this raffle so get those tickets while you can. Winners will be drawn at the December Parish Fish Fry on Friday, December 12, around 6:30 PM. Have a blessed week, Mr. Tim Queern School Principal COSMIC BINGO IS COMING TO ST. JOSEPH'S!! Mark your calendars for WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH AT 6:00 PM, (Thanksgiving Eve) for our first ever Cosmic Bingo event!! The St. Joseph's PTF will be hosting a night full of music, bingo, food and fun for all who attend! The event will be held in the gymnasium of St. Joseph Parish Center. Doors open at 6:00 pm, Bingo starts at 7:30 pm. There will be over $1,000 in cash prizes along with a 50/50 and Lottery Tree raffle! Guest are welcome to bring any snacks they are craving, while all drinks will be purchased at the event. Pre-registration is going on now!! The cost is $20.00 per person in advance, and $25.00 at the door, which includes your entry fee, 6 Cosmic Bingo Cards, Cosmic Dauber, and a Cosmic Hat!! Tables are filling up quickly, so contact Jennifer Hopfinger at 618-444-2626 or [email protected] to make your reservations today!! THIS IS NOT YOUR GRANDMA'S BINGO!! (Must be 18 years of age to attend.) All proceeds benefit St. Joseph PTF!! We hope to see you there!! VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION Freeburg, IL would like to invite you and your family to attend this year’s Veterans Day Celebration which will include the presentation of Freeburg’s new Military Flag Memorial and Honorary. Our Nation’s Veterans will be honored on Veterans Day (Tuesday, November 11, 2014) At 2PM at the Village of Freeburg Park located at 9 South Monroe St. Highlights will include the first flag raising of the new Military Flag Memorial and Honorary, addresses by U.S. Representative William L. Enyart Jr. and Freeburg Mayor Seth Speiser, and live musical performances. For more information or questions contact Sheila Gallagher at [email protected] or by calling (618)977-9378. Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Parents must meet both the spiritual needs and provide for the temporal (worldly) needs of the family. Keep priorities in order as to which comes first. Daunting for both the beginning and seasoned family. BUT our Lord never leaves us to our own devices unless we close the door on Him. Ponder these points: Use what we know of the Holy Family as a model. Actively participate in your response to God's invitation/gift through your prayers and actions. Say Yes to God... always. Commit to God's invitation to be cocreator in nurturing and parenting your children... throughout their lives Root your family lives and values in God through prayer and building a close relationships with Him. Developing that relationship results in God becoming active in raising our children with us: Call on God to deal directly with the creature in times of distress. From infant outbursts to worrisome choices and decisions later in life. God can be in charge. Be active participants. We must teach our children about God, His love for us, how He is always in our lives, how to make good choices, and teaching them that all choices (good and bad) have consequences. Use Jesus as our model as parents AND for children. The manual? Start with the Bible, the Catechism. May our Lord God bless, guide, prosper and make bountiful the work of all His stewards. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. HELP WANTED: LITURGICAL MINISTERS We are looking for Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, and Ministers of Hospitality (ushers). If you are interested, please sign your name on the list in the back of Church. Training for Lectors: 8:30AM November 15th Training for Eucharistic Ministers: 10:00AM November 15th Training for Ushers: TBA With the busy times of Thanksgiving and Advent season right around the corner, enrolling in Faith Direct today is a great way to ensure your gifts of treasure to St. Joseph Catholic Church are received even if you may be out of town. Please pick up an enrollment form from the parish office today or enroll online at www.faithdirect.net - our Church Code is IL505. Already using Faith Direct? Don't forget to add your Christmas or End-of-Year contributions to your account this fall. Thank you in advance for your support and for using Faith Direct! BIBLE STUDY BULLETIN NOTICES FROM ELSEWHERE. Last Sunday we began our study of Matthew Chapters 14 and 15, Matthew's fourth narrative. Readings covered the death of John the Baptist (Mt14:1-12); the feeding of the five thousand (Mt14:13-21); Jesus' prayer on the mountain and Peter walking on the water (Mt14:22-33); Jesus healing the sick (Mt13:3436); Jesus' view of “traditions” (Mt15:1-20); Faith of the Canaanite woman (Mt15:21-28) and the feeding of the four thousand (Mt15:29-39). Not all recalled this second feeding story. • Join us today as we look at these stories in more detail. Where? At the Parish Center, 8:00-9:30 AM NOVEMBER FOOD PANTRY NEEDS: Another time or venue more convenient? What books of the Bible you would like to learn more about? Questions? Call Leo Wolf at 539-3136, or Gene Racho at 475-2402. A TASTE OF CHRISTMAS The Christmas season is gloriously heralded in a delightful celebration that encompasses the joy, laughter, love and beauty of the holidays! Gather with family and friends at this “feast for the senses” – a memorable evening of fabulous food and entertainment to experience the spirit of Christmas in an exciting new way! Songs and carols, dances, stories, comedy, touchingly re-enacted holiday scenes and more, all while you feast on a sumptuous dinner! The banquet is set in the grandeur of a magnificent Great Hall; the performers are 50 very talented singers, dancers and orchestra musicians from 16 diocesan parishes. Dec. 6 & 7 at 7:00 p.m., Gateway Banquet & Convention Center in Collinsville. An evening of entertainment, a four-course gourmet meal with dessert & beverages, taxes and gratuities only $30 inclusive for adults; special menu & pricing for children. Co-sponsored by St. Mary’s Parish, Belleville. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Order soon to reserve the best tables. Call 618-409-0015 or email: [email protected]. SAVE THE DATE St. Joseph School Bi-Annual Dinner Auction. Roaring 20’s Dust off your flappers and join us on April 25, 2015. THANK YOU Thank you to everyone who donated coats and blankets for the St. Vincent DePaul thrift store. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. ADOPTION AWARENESS MONTH Caritas Family Solutions wants all women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy to know that there are pro-life options available to them. Caritas provides pregnancy care services (including counseling) to anyone in this situation, regardless if they place their child for adoption or choose to parent. In addition, Caritas provides adoption services and pairs biological parents with perspective adoptive families. Throughout the month of November, Caritas is hosting an online campaign to promote Adoption Awareness Month and to raise funds for our adoption services. If you haven't already, please follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and our website to read heartwarming stories about the beautiful families we serve. • • • Nov 12—Althoff Catholic High School 50th Annual Benefit Dinner at Our Lady of the Snows Nov 14—Cosmic Bingo @Holy Family-Cahokia doors open at 6PM play begins at 7:30PM Nov 16—Holy Family Quilt Bingo @ St. James Gym in Millstadt doors open at 10:30 AM play begins at 1PM Nov 23—St. Agatha Church Annual Basket Bingo Hamburger helper, spaghetti sauce, pasta, cornbread mix, cake mix, and bar soap. RESPECT LIFE CORNER Mary, Health of the Sick – Mary teaches us to pray, to make of our prayer an act of love for God and an act of fraternal charity. By praying with Mary, our heart welcomes those who suffer. How can our life not be transformed by this? Why should our whole life and being not become places of hospitality for our neighbors? (Pope Benedict XVI Homily during the torchlight procession at Lourdes, September 2008) Learn, Act, Connect, Pray: People experience many types of suffering; sometimes only known to them. Be mindful and supportive of those who are experiencing difficult times. Pray for those who suffer alone that they find peace in God’s love. CHRISTMAS CASH RAFFLE It’s time to buy your tickets for the 12th annual Christmas Cash Raffle! Tickets are $35 and available after the weekend masses. There are 29 cash prizes with the top prize being $6000! You can buy your tickets from the school families or from the school office during school hours. (539-3930) Tickets are also available at Regions, Citizen North and South and the Tribune office. The drawing will be held at the December 12 fish-fry. WAY OF LIGHTS TREE DISPLAY VOLUNTEERS Volunteer for a shift or two during the Way of Lights greeting visitors to the Christmas tree display at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows from November 21 through January 2. This is also a great opportunity for youth service hours. If interested, please email [email protected] or call 618-397-6700. CURSILLO WEEKEND Are you wanting a closer and more personal relationship with Jesus? Come and join us for a week-end and experience a “little bit of Heaven” held in Ruma at the motherhouse. Women’s weekend: Feb 26—March 1 Men’s weekend: March 5—March 8 For further information please contact: Alex Nast 618-539-3264, Margie Reaka 618-539-3765 or John Tolan 618-410-8224. SJS TOTS Our playgroup for 0-5 year olds will play in the gym on Monday, November 17, 9-10am. This is a free activity for all little ones and their caregivers. Hang out at the gym and play with balls, scooters, hula hoops, and maybe even the big parachute! Invite your friends! 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