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Nov 9, 2014
St. Joseph Parish
Rectory—573-492-6595
Pastor—Fr. Greg Oligschlaeger
408 East Kellett
Martinsburg, MO 65264
School— 573-492-6283
ELC— 573-492-6398
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: St. Joseph Catholic Church
Deacon Ron Deimeke- 573-492-6417
Bulletin info email: [email protected]
Website: stjosephmb.org
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Mon Nov 10—No Mass
Tue Nov 11-6:00 pm-COR-Garrett Welschmeyer
Wed Nov 12—7:45 am-Charles Wieschhaus
Thu Nov 13—7:45 am-Kenny Fennewald
Fri Nov 14—7:45 am-Edward Bertels
Sat Nov 15—5:30 pm-People of the Parishes
7:30 pm-SSM St. Francis Chapel-Ed Schafer
Sun Nov 16—8:00 am-COR-Leo Schafer
—10:00 am–Mary Ann Brinker
Please Keep in Your Prayers:
Karen Brooks, Andy Eckler, Betz Becker, Don Woods,
Marta Robinson, Steve Welschmeyer, Ricky Wieberg
Bonnie Deimeke, Michael Ahrens, Bill Dryden,
Catherine Holtkamp, Jeanette Stelzer, Wayne Kestler,
Kaylee Long, Peggy Davidson, Gary Beauchamp,
Jeanne Welschmeyer, Dennis Atim, Kellie Bertels,
Mary Ellen Wieberg, Ethel Meadows, Sarah Gering,
Richard Van Boening, Mina Stone, Molly Deimeke,
Sandy Canterbury, Susan Schipper, Doug Shramek
Shirley Nation, Virginia Guibor, Margie Wieberg,
Jason Robinson, Layne Rohan, Bob Nation
NOTES FROM OUR PASTOR:
Dear Parishioners,
Remember that there is Mass at St. Mary’s-Audrain
Hospital (Former Audrain Medical Center) at 7:30PM
in St. Francis Chapel on every Saturday night.
Psalms 42:2 “As the deer longs for streams of water, so
my soul longs for you, O God.”
Weekend Masses: Saturday-5:30 pm SJC
Sunday-8 am COR; 10 am SJC
Confessions: 30 minutes before Mass
Saturday, Nov 15, 2014
Emily Hoyt & Lauryn Robnett
Servers
Sharon Welschmeyer
Lector
Greeters
Jim Purvis
Kent & Angela Buckman
Offertory Gifts
Eucharistic Ministers Sherri Deimeke, Vicki Schuler
Sunday, Nov 16, 2014
Jolene Hollensteiner & Anna Gangloff
Rita Gangloff
Dan & Rita Gangloff Family
Henry & Kathleen Borgmeyer
Eucharistic Ministers Charlie Schafer, Jeff Fennewald, Vicki Duenke
Servers
Lector
Greeters
Offertory Gifts
Children's Liturgy
Weekday Servers
Book Poindexter & Kristan Kleinsorge
Kaitlyn Bohr & Jolene Hollensteiner
Ushers—Saturday Robert T. Becker, Cletus Deimeke
Jim Hale, Robert Schuler
David Schmeling, Ed Wieberg
Ushers—Sunday
Henry Borgmeyer, AJ Jensen
ON THE CALENDAR:
Sun, Nov 9– Parish Breakfast—8 am—Noon at the KofC Hall
- High School & Grade School PSR in SJ School after 10 am Mass
- RCIA Inquiry Session after 10 am Mass
Tue, Nov 11-Veterans Day—Mass at COR at 6:00 pm
Wed, Nov 12—-Scripture Study @ Rectory after Mass
-Finance Council Meeting—7 pm
Thu, Nov 13-SJS Basketball-HOME– vs—Middle Grove at 6 pm
-School Advisory Board Meeting—6:30 pm
Fri, Nov 14-SJ School Early Release—1:30 pm
Sat, Nov 15-Knights of Columbus Game Night—after Mass
I often tease about the ‘Holy Days of Deer Season’, and yet as the rifle season begins this next weekend, I believe that there are
some excellent and relevant comparisons between the discipline of the hunt and the enrichment of our spiritual life. Think of the
preparation it takes to deer hunt well. The scouting, looking for the signs, setting up the blind or stands, and finding the deer
paths and where the deer bed down, takes a lot of time. Prayer is our preparation to understand God’s will for us. Think of how
much more you may get out of Mass when you get there early and prepare by reading the scriptures ahead of time and being
quiet so you might encounter the Lord. When we prepare ourselves, it is more likely that we will recognize more of the signs of
God’s work around us. God wants to be with us. There’s no chance that God will snort and run the other way when we see God.
It takes patience to deer hunt. This is a great lesson for spiritual life. Just as hunting happens on the animal’s schedule and
depends on the climate and other elements. We need to be patient and allow God’s providence to happen in God’s time. Isn’t
ironic that people can sit in a deer stand for 8 hours at a time to wait for the prey and yet have a hard time understanding why
their prayers were not immediately answered by God. God knows what is best for us and sometimes the climate is not right to
grant our request. Sometimes that longing for the Lord helps us to better appreciate God’s grace when the prayer is answered.
Hunters will sit in terrible weather waiting for the trophy buck, but will have difficulty giving an hour to the Lord at Mass. Hunting
can teach us the lesson of how to wait well for the prize. The prize of God’s help and Salvation at Mass is greater than any
prize Boone & Crocket or Pope & Young could award.
Finally many hunters witness to me about how close to God they feel in the midst God’s creation. Long hours waiting for game
give them excellent opportunities to pray and give thanks to God. I agree. It is a blessed moment to arrive to your stand in the
dark and watch the woods come alive. I’m sure each hunter could come up with similar analogies to the tranquility of hunting and
one’s spiritual life that I have shared here. I pray that you become enlivened in faith through your hunting season retreat. In
this month of Thanksgiving, let us give thanks to God for all our blessings. Let this deer season not be a distraction from Mass
and our spiritual life, but rather enrich our faith and help us to set goals for how we will pray and
serve God in the busy-ness of life. Let us pray for God’s blessing and safety for all hunters
through this deer season.
ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL CALENDAR:
Mon, Nov 10-Basketball-HOMECOMING vs St. Brendan
at 6 pm
Wed, Nov 12-Consolidated Electric assembly—9 am
Thu, Nov 13-Health Screening
-School Store-1:30—2:15 pm
-Basketball-HOME-vs Middle Grove @ 6 pm
Fri, Nov 14-7:45 Mass-3rd & 4th Grades
NOTES FROM MR. STRUCK:
It is really hard to believe that we are into November. It
has been a relatively quiet week compared to last week.
Aunt Marilyn was here again on Monday for her library
activity for each class. She does such a wonderful job
with the students. On Tuesday, Father Tony Rinaldo
was here to talk to the students about vocations. Grades
3-8 attended the assembly and received a great
message.
Last Saturday, at the Regional Speech Meet. Katie,
Bertels, Kaitlyn Heim, Deann Brooks, Anna Gangloff,
Delanie Windmann, Gabe Hale, and Clayton Welch all
represented St. Joseph School. Out of 5 results, we
received 4 blue ratings and 1 red rating. Congratulations
to all these students and Mrs. Joyce Smith.
Our big event for this week is our homecoming game and
activities. Games will be at Community R-6 on Monday,
November 10. In addition we will be recognizing all
players, parents, cheerleaders, coaches, and graduates
of St. Joseph School. Have a great week. God Bless.
FRIED CHICKEN TIME AGAIN IN
MARTINSBURG! Friday, November 14 at
American Legion Post 552 serving from
5—8 pm. Homemade mashed potatoes &
gravy plus dessert and all the other
goodies! Adults $10 & Children $5
PICTORIAL DIRECTORY-January 2015 –Save these
dates for your Family Portrait-Our parish directory and
record won’t be complete without you! Pictures will be
taken—January 13—17 and January 21—24. Caroline
Nation is coordinating this for both parishes again and
will be gathering pictures of our parish groups and
activities throughout this year. Contact her if you have
photos to share or the parish Shutterfly share site at:
https://pictorialdirectory2015.shutterfly.com/
Stewardship Thought: In today’s readings,
Jesus reminds his disciples that they are God’s
temple, the Spirit of God residing within them. As
disciples, how are we serving and honoring our
God? How are we bringing others to God’s love?
St. Joseph Parish Breakfast—Today! Sunday,
November 9 from 8 am to Noon at the Knights of
Columbus Hall in Martinsburg. Featuring WholeHog Sausage, Bacon, Eggs,
Pancakes & Mixed Fruit, plus
Biscuits & gravy!! Sponsored
by the Parish Finance Council
for the benefit of the parish.
Adults $8—Children $4.
Happy Birthday & Anniversary to:
Nov11-Andrew Poindexter
Nov 12-Joyce Smith, Nicki Poindexter
Nov 13-Lucy Deimeke
Nov 14-Gary Stuckenschneider, Julie Buckman
The next Martinsburg-Montgomery County Area
Ultreya will be held Saturday, November 15 following the
5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church in
Martinsburg. We will gather for a meal and fellowship in
St. Joseph School following mass. Please bring a
covered dish to share; meat, beverage and tableware will
be provided by the Martinsburg area Cursillistas. Hope to see
everyone there!.
Martinsburg Area Community Betterment –Memory Tree Dove
Ornaments may be purchased for $5 at the Martinsburg Library,
Fennewald Pump Service, Ultimate Image, The Finishing Touch, or
Fennewald Welding. The ornaments will decorate
Memory Tree which will be lit at 6 pm on Sunday,
December 7th. Please order by December 3rd. Santa
will visit the Martinsburg Fire House at 5 pm on
December 7th as part of the Tree lighting festivities!
Congratulations to Zach & Jennie Beamer who
were married in our parish this Saturday!
Today we support our family and friends who have
served this nation with distinction. The Collection for
the Archdiocese for the Military Services will provide
the Gospel, the sacraments and other forms of spiritual
support to the men and women of the United States armed forces
wherever they serve, no matter the circumstances. Please
prayerfully consider a generous contribution to the first-ever
national Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services.
Knights of Columbus Family Game Night—Sat. Nov 15 after
Mass–All parish families are invited to bring your favorite game
and snacks to share with other families for an evening of fun at the
KofC Hall. K of Cs will provide popcorn & soft drinks. Hope to see
many of you there!!
As of October 31st, 12 families or 6.1% of our parish
families have donated $2,535 toward our parish’s Catholic
Stewardship Appeal goal of $10,476. We thank all those
who have generously given to the annual Catholic
Stewardship Appeal. And, we ask those who have not sent in your
pledge to please consider a gift to support training of our future
priests; training for teachers, catechists and those who form our
young adults in the faith; and providing help to those in need. Each
of us is called to respond in faith, knowing and trusting that God
recognizes your willingness to live out the message of the Gospel.
Financial Report:
Expense
Income
Difference
October 2014
Fiscal YTD-25%
$ 52,671.42 $ 92,288.92 $39,617.50
$226,842.03 $240,090.35 $13,248.32
Week:
Oct Collection
Nov 2nd
Catholic Missourian
Organ Fund
Harvest
Maintenance
Human Development
Actual:
$ 26,997.33
$ 7,118.33
$
895.00
$ 14,074.98
$ 3,620.00
$
212.00
$
20.00
Goal:
$24,400
$6,100
$2,600
Difference:
$2,597.33
$1,018.33
($1,705.00)
$10,000
($6,380.00)
Happy Anniversary to:
Nov 14—Charles & Rita Meador
CWO Meeting on Tuesday, Nov 11
after Mass-at approximately 6:30 PM.
Celebration of Faith and Culture! Join
Bishop Gaydos and parishioners from
across the diocese and across the world
on the Feast of Christ the King. The
celebration will include a multicultural
Mass, followed by a potluck buffet with
tasty international food and live
entertainment. This will be an opportunity to
acknowledge and give thanks for the diversity of gifts
and unity of faith that strengthens our Church. It all
begins at 2:00 pm at St. Joseph Cathedral on Sunday,
November 23 (and should conclude by 6:30.) Bring your
family or friends! The only cost is a covered dish to
share. For more information, go to dioceffcity.org, click
on Nov. 23 Celebration of Faith and Culture.
The next Martinsburg-Montgomery County Area
Ultreya will be held Saturday, November 15
following the 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Joseph
Catholic Church in Martinsburg. We will
gather for a meal and fellowship in St.
Joseph School following mass. Please bring
a covered dish to share; meat, beverage and
tableware will be provided by the Martinsburg area
Cursillistas. Hope to see everyone there!
Retreats from Conception Abbey -Common Book
Retreat for Advent - Friday evening - Sunday noon,
November 14 – 16, 2014
This year’s book: God with us: rediscovering the
meaning of Christmas. We’ll provide you with this
beautifully illustrated book and spend the weekend getting
you started on it with some initial thoughts on the season of
Advent. Then you can take the book home and continue to
read it during the Advent season. The AGC team will guide
the weekend, which will include time for quiet reading,
prayer and conversation. ($170 for single accommodations,
$150 per person for double accommodations). For
reservations contact the Abbey Guest Center: phone 660944-2809 or email [email protected]
Catholicism Video Series to resume!:
Two opportunities—Sunday after the 8
am Mass and on Tuesday after Mass.
Suzanne Espen will lead the Sunday
sessions and Mary Gooch will lead the
Tuesday sessions.
Knights of Columbus Family Game
Night—Sat. Nov 15 after Mass–All
parish families are invited to bring your
favorite game and snacks to share with
other families for an evening of fun at the
KofC Hall, Martinsburg. KofCs will provide
Stewardship Thought: In today’s readings, Jesus
popcorn & soft drinks.
Today we support our family and friends
who have served this nation with
distinction. The Collection for the
Archdiocese for the Military Services
will provide the Gospel, the sacraments and other forms
of spiritual support to the men and women of the United
States armed forces wherever they serve, no matter the
circumstances. Please prayerfully consider a generous
contribution to the first-ever national Collection for the
Archdiocese for the Military Services.
St. Joseph Parish Breakfast—Today—
Sunday, November 9 from 8 am to
Noon at the Knights of Columbus Hall
in Martinsburg. Featuring Whole-Hog
Sausage, Bacon, Eggs, Pancakes &
Mixed Fruit, plus Biscuits & gravy!!
Sponsored by the Parish Finance Council for the
benefit of the parish. Adults $8—Children $4.
FRIED CHICKEN TIME AGAIN IN MARTINSBURG!
Friday, November 14 at American Legion
Post 552 serving from 5—8 pm. Homemade
mashed potatoes & gravy plus dessert and all
the other goodies! Adults $10 & Children $5
reminds his disciples that they are God’s temple, the
Spirit of God residing within them. As disciples, how
are we serving and honoring our God? How are we
bringing others to God’s love?
As of October 31st, 3 families or 5.8% of
our parish families have donated $790
toward our parish’s Catholic
Stewardship Appeal goal of $3,734. We
thank all those who have generously
given to the annual Catholic Stewardship Appeal. And,
we ask those who have not sent in your pledge to
please consider a gift to support training of our future
priests; training for teachers, catechists and those who
form our young adults in the faith; and providing help
to those in need. Each of us is called to respond in
faith, knowing and trusting that God recognizes your
willingness to live out the message of the Gospel.
Financial Report:
Expense
Income
October 2014
Fiscal YTD–25%
$ 4,153.14 $ 4,465.08 $ 311.94
$16,904.82 $19,477.50 $ 2,572.68
Week:
October Collection
November 2nd
Catholic Missourian
Actual:
$ 4,034.00
$ 1,288.00
$ 330.00
Goal:
$2,800
$700
$700
Difference
Difference:
$1,234.00
$588.00
($370.00)
Nov 9, 2014
Pastor—Fr. Greg Oligschlaeger
Email: [email protected]
Deacon Ron Deimeke-573-492-6417
Bulletin info email: [email protected]
Church of the Resurrection
Rectory—573-492-6595
School— 573-492-6283
ELC— 573-492-6398
Weekend Masses: Saturday—5:30 pm
Confessions: 30 minutes before Mass
Sunday—8 am COR; 10 am SJC
409 East Bates
Wellsville, MO 63384
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Mon Nov 10—No Mass
Tue Nov 11-6:00 pm-COR-Garrett Welschmeyer
Wed Nov 12—7:45 am-Charles Wieschhaus
Thu Nov 13—7:45 am-Kenny Fennewald
Fri Nov 14—7:45 am-Edward Bertels
Sat Nov 15—5:30 pm-People of the Parishes
7:30 pm-SSM St. Francis Chapel-Ed Schafer
Sun Nov 16—8:00 am-COR-Leo Schafer
—10:00 am–Mary Ann Brinker
Please Keep in Your Prayers:
Kaylee Long, Maybelle Buckley, Mary Jane Kelly,
Jim Gooch, Annie Vomund, Mina Stone, Andy Eckler,
Norm Bowers, Doug Dueing, Bill Dryden, Dennis Atim,
Debbie Horvath, Betz Becker, Susan Schipper,
Mary Ellen Wieberg, Sandy Canterbury, Kellie Bertels,
Shirley Nation, Virginia Guibor, Peggy Davidson,
Margie Wieberg, Jason Robinson, Amanda Hoosen,
Doug Shramek, Bob Nation, Paul Thomas
If you know that someone needs to be added or removed from
the list, please email or call the parish office.
Liturgical Roles For Next Week:
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Ushers
Servers-Candles
Offertory Gifts
Lector
Eucharistic Ministers
Greeter
Collection
Musician
Song Leader
Rosary Leader
Tom Machens, Don Nation
Avery Carline & Dion Thurman
Angela Andrews Family
Joan Hank
Mary Gooch, Margaret Nilges, Rita Oliver
Tudy Debo
Jim Gooch & Doug Shramek
Mary Kay Thomas
Leanna Thurman
George Jacobi
ON THE CALENDAR:
Sun, Nov 9– St. Joseph Parish Breakfast—8 am—Noon - KofC Hall
- High School & Grade School PSR in SJ School after 10 am Mass
- RCIA Inquiry Session after 10 am Mass
Tue, Nov 11-Veterans Day—Mass at COR at 6:00 pm
-CWO Meeting following Mass—6:30 pm
Wed, Nov 12—-Scripture Study @ Rectory after Mass
Sat, Nov 15-Knights of Columbus Game Night—after Mass
NOTES FROM OUR PASTOR:
Dear Parishioners,
Remember that there is Mass at St. Mary’s-Audrain Hospital (Former Audrain Medical Center) at 7:30PM in St. Francis of
Assisi Chapel on every Saturday night.
Psalms 42:2 “As the deer longs for streams of water, so my soul longs for you, O God.”
I often tease about the ‘Holy Days of Deer Season’, and yet as the rifle season begins next weekend, I believe that there are
some excellent and relevant comparisons between the discipline of the hunt and the enrichment of our spiritual life. Think of the
preparation it takes to deer hunt well. The scouting, looking for the signs, setting up the blind or stands, and finding the deer
paths and where the deer bed down, takes a lot of time. Prayer is our preparation to understand God’s will for us. Think of how
much more you may get out of Mass when you get there early and prepare by reading the scriptures ahead of time and being
quiet so you might encounter the Lord. When we prepare ourselves, it is more likely that we will recognize more of the signs of
God’s work around us. God wants to be with us. There’s no chance that God will snort and run the other way when we see God.
It takes patience to deer hunt. This is a great lesson for spiritual life. Just as hunting happens on the animal’s schedule and
depends on the climate and other elements. We need to be patient and allow God’s providence to happen in God’s time. Isn’t
ironic that people can sit in a deer stand for 8 hours at a time to wait for the prey and yet have a hard time understanding why
their prayers were not immediately answered by God. God knows what is best for us and sometimes the climate is not right to
grant our request. Sometimes that longing for the Lord helps us to better appreciate God’s grace when the prayer is answered.
Hunters will sit in terrible weather waiting for the trophy buck, but will have difficulty giving an hour to the Lord at Mass. Hunting
can teach us the lesson of how to wait well for the prize. The prize of God’s help and Salvation at Mass is greater than any
prize Boone & Crocket or Pope & Young could award.
I have always admired mounted deer heads and turkey mounts, in fact I think all forms of taxidermy are incredible. Trophies from
the hunt remind us of the thrill of the experience and the beauty of the fish or animal. Do we have images of our faith on our
walls at home? A crucifix prominently placed and images of saints can be excellent reminders of our Catholic heroes and
mentors and the spiritual triumphs they attained.
Finally many hunters witness to me about how close to God they feel in the midst God’s creation. Long hours waiting for game
give them excellent opportunities to pray and give thanks to God. I agree. It is a blessed moment to arrive to your stand in the
dark and watch the woods come alive. I’m sure each hunter could come up with similar analogies to the tranquility of hunting and
one’s spiritual life that I have shared here. I pray that you become enlivened in faith through your hunting season retreat. In
this month of Thanksgiving, let us give thanks to God for all our blessings. Let this deer season not be a distraction from Mass
and our spiritual life, but rather enrich our faith and help us to set goals for how we will pray and
serve God in the busy-ness of life. Let us pray for God’s blessing and safety for all hunters
through this deer season.