St. Joseph Parish — Otis Orchards
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, November 8
5:30 pm †Pierrie Dimico
Sunday, November 9
8:00 am †Jessica Sund
10:30 am People of the Parish
Tuesday, November 11
8:30 am †Robert Ogren
Wednesday, November 12
8:30 am †Glen Davis
Thursday, November 13
8:30 am †Richard Lloyd
Friday, November 14
8:30 am †Jaleleh Razouq
Saturday, November 15
5:30 pm †Ed Inge
Sunday, November 16
8:00 am People of the Parish
10:30 am †Jim Curry
Scriptures for November 16, 2014
Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31
Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5
1 Thessalonians 5:1-6
Matthew 25:14-30
“...stop making my
Father’s house a
marketplace”
John 2
Veteran’s Day—Tuesday, Nov. 11
A day to remember those who served to
preserve our freedom. The Parish office will
be closed but there will be daily Mass.
WEEK AHEAD November 10-16
Scouts
7pm
Parish office will be closed for Veteran’s Day
Eucharistic Adoration
12:30-2:30pm
RCIA
7pm
Wednesday Eucharistic Adoration
7-8am
Mom’s Group
9:30am
Seniors on the Go
12 noon
1st Reconciliation Class
7pm
Eucharistic Adoration
7-10pm
Thursday
Adult Faith Study
9:15am
Sunday
RE: PK—7th grade, with parents
9:15am
Hour of Faith
9:20-10:10am
Children’s Liturgy of the Word 10:30 Mass
“Care for Caregivers” Workshop
12:30pm
Youth Night
6-8pm
WEEKLY COLLECTION 11/2/2014
Envelopes
Plate
TOTAL
$ 5,961.00
$ 924.44
$ 6,885.44
Total for November to date:
$ 6,885.44
Needed Monthly
$ 31,200.00
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Building Fund Total for November
$ 265.00
Our Parish Our Future Campaign
$ 343,634.00
Next weekend is the Spokane Valley Partners Food & Clothing Collection. Along with the usual non-perishable food
they are in desperate need of diapers in all sizes! Please put
your donations in the barrels by the doors.
THANK YOU KNIGHTS! The Halloween
carnival was a great success again thanks to our
wonderful Knights. Fun was had by all.
Monday
Tuesday
We remember those of our parish who
passed away since last November. Please
pray for their families:
Donald Andrews
Eldon Barr
Jacquelyn Bride
Pierrie Dimico
Geri Kwiatkowski
Jo Lloyd
Beverly Lutkie
Arthur Rocco
Gary Schimmels
Toni Turner
Thanksgiving Mass will be at 7:15 p.m.
on Wednesday, November 26th. Please
plan on attending to give thanks for God’s
many gifts.
Put your stewardship into action!
Ministers needed! Training Provided
We are in need of more ministers to bring the Eucharist to
the homebound on a regular basis and to be on call as well.
If you have questions please call Sharon Elliot at 924-0336
or the Parish office at 926-7133.
We have a new parish member from the Congo, who speaks
French but is learning English. She would really like to have
someone that she can converse with in French and maybe
interpret some. In the winter months she will also need
someone to give her a ride to Mass since the current person
heads south for the winter. If you can help in any way please
call Barbara Garner at 927-4558 or (253) 223-9003.
We have a lovely 108 year old lady parishioner who needs
someone to sit with her once a week for 3 hours from 2-5
pm, day of the week negotiable. Please call the parish office.
LITURGY SCHEDULE FOR November 15th & 16th
Mass
GREETER
5:30pm M Andriolo &
C Hoagburg
8:00am S Hutchinson
& B Franken
10:30am C Pederson
LECTOR
C Hoagburg
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
D Andriolo, S Manfred, H Shogren
J Hauser
P Irwin, J Irwin, M Schimmels
M Lunneborg, P Soderquist
P Kienbaum, G Kienbaum, K Dondero
C Holley, J Cannon, S Cannon, B Conley
J Kienbaum
USHERS
J Rosa
M Edwards
B Pearson
SERVERS
L Manfred
O Manfred
I Santiago
M Boik
L McCauley
S McCauley
***IF YOU CAN NOT SERVE, PLEASE FIND A REPLACEMENT. THANK YOU***
First Reconciliation Preparation
The next session is this Wednesday, November
12th from 7:00-8:00 pm in the Parish Hall.
Students and parents need to attend together. Please call
Teresa in the parish office at 926-7133 for more information.
Religious Education for
4 year olds—7th grade
We want to help children grow up
spiritually rich as Catholics!
Classes have begun, but you may register
students at anytime. The great teachers, the
space at Otis Elementary, the wonderful curriculum and resources are all waiting for you!!
RE classes are Sundays, Nov 9, 16 & 23, Dec 7, 14 & 21.
9:15-10:15 am. Register at Otis. Please call or email Teresa
in the Parish office with any questions or concerns at
926-7133 or [email protected].
Family Advent Bingo! Prizes!
Sunday, November 16th at 9:15 am at
Otis Elementary. All families are welcome!
Supporting the Faith and Spirituality
of Teens 8th—12th Grades
This year’s Youth Ministry at St. Joe’s is held
on Sunday nights, 6-8 pm in the parish hall.
Awesome Teens, You all passed the test of diapering a
baby! Great job! We were able to get enough games and
snacks to make a nice basket. (Thanks especially to the
Ukrainetz family and the Bailey family!)
Thank you to all for attending our first visit to the Union
Gospel Mission. Since this was such a fulfilling experience,
all voted to go back again in April. (Thank you, Laura Alvarez, for making this possible!)
For those of you that haven't come for awhile, we've missed
you! Please come next week for our Ultimate, Top Secret
"Game of the Year"!
We are going to attend Winter Jam (a Christian concert) on
Friday, November 14th. We will be meeting at the church at
5:45pm. For more information, go to plr.org.
"Closer to the Eucharist
through prayer, praise and
preparation"
Join us for Hour Faith Sundays, 9:20-10:10 am. We gather to prepare pray and praise.
You are welcome for all or part, as you are available. Focus
will be on Sunday's Gospel. The schedule for the school
year: Nov 9, 16, 23, Dec 7, Dec 14, Jan 4, 11, 25, Feb 1, 8,
22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, April 12, 19, 26.
Morning Faith Study Group
Morning Adult Faith Study Group meets on Thursdays at
9:15 a.m. The subject of study is the 10 Commandments
following the US Catholic Catechism for Adults.
St. Joseph’s Baptism Schedule 2014-2015
Class: Feb. 1 & 8, 2015 Baptism: Feb. 15, 2015
March 22 & 29
April 5, Easter
Please call the parish office to register or if you have any
questions, 926-7133
Seniors on the Go
Seniors on the go will meet Wednesday, November 12th at 12 noon in the parish hall for
a pot luck lunch. Howard Ball will be entertaining us with his Native American Flute.
Please join us for this entertaining program.
“Care for the Caregiver”
This workshop/retreat afternoon will be offered on Sunday,
November 16th, 12:30-3:30 p.m. in our Parish Hall.
Dr. Catherine Armstead and Sr. Pat Millen from St. Joseph
Family Center will facilitate. The focus of the afternoon will
be to provide support for those who care for others: adult
children caring for parents, health professionals, parents,
spouses, social workers, nonprofit employees or volunteers,
etc. The afternoon will include tools for self-care, prayer,
reflection, and resource lists. Lunch will be provided.
Suggested donation: $25 for speakers and the lunch.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of ability to donate!
LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO ATTEND! INVITE OTHERS YOU KNOW WHO NEED
THIS WORKSHOP! SIGN-UP IN THE FOYER,
EMAIL ([email protected]) OR CALL THE PARISH
OFFICE at 926-7133.
(Sponsored by St. Joseph Charity and Justice Committee.)
THE ADVENT SEASON is approaching! Would you like
to connect your faith with the faith of others during this Advent/Christmas Season? Small groups are forming here at
St. Joe’s for 5 weekly gatherings. Groups will reflect on the
Sunday Gospels of this Holy Season using a simple guided
process, including faith sharing and prayer. We hope to put
together a men’s group, an evening women’s group, groups
in homes or at the parish, etc. A variety of days and times
will be set up to accommodate those who want to participate. Some small groups already meet regularly and are
invited to follow this Advent reflection.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE SIGN UP IN THE
FOYER. Indicate if you are willing to lead a group and/or
host a group in your home.
Call Teresa in the parish office for more information.
St. Gabriel’s Group (Mom’s Group)
Learning how to incorporate the rich traditions of
our faith into practical home routines/events can
seem a bit daunting. When children are little,
spouses are of different faiths, or time just never seems to be
on your side, the integration of much of our Catholic Culture
gets lost or viewed as an after- thought. St. Gabriel's Group,
the mother's group at St. Joe's has just begun a discussion on
the book "The Catholic Home", by Meredith Gould. Using
the liturgical calendar, The Catholic Home provides familiar
and new ways to celebrate each season and its special days.
Gould reviews major holy days, select saints’ days, familiar
prayers, and suggests meaningful ways to prepare as a family for such sacraments as Baptism, Confirmation, First
Eucharist, and Matrimony. St. Gabriel's Group meets each
Wed from 9:30-11:30am. Childcare is provided. Please
contact Jessica Morgan at 509-638-8225 or
[email protected] for more information.
We are looking for volunteers for each Mass to help with
fire drills. Please contact Joe Frett at 509-255-6276 for
questions and if you would like to volunteer.
World Youth Day 2016
Krakow Poland with Pope Francis.
A 10 day trip of a lifetime for anyone 16 or older as of July,
2016. Adults are welcome.
Krakow will be a rich location to hold the festivities; it is the
city of John Paul the Great, the founder of World Youth
Day. The people of Poland are thrilled to welcome World
Youth Day back to his country. His presence is palpable
throughout the city of Krakow and close to the heart of the
people. Millions of joyful Catholic Youth descending upon
Krakow will enjoy the intercession of St. John Paul II as they
come to encounter Christ!
For questions please contact Gene or Meta Boik at 928-6182.
GUILTY UNTIL PROVEN INNOCENT.
The Exonerated, the compelling death penalty drama, is a
dramatic reading of the actual words of six wrongfully
condemned persons who emerged from death row to reclaim
their lives. Directed by local theatre luminaries Bryan
Harnetiaux and Jack Delehanty.
When: Friday, Nov 21 and Saturday, Nov 22 at 7:30 pm
Where: Magnuson Theatre—Gonzaga U., 502 E Boone,
Spokane. General admission and student tickets available
for $10 and $5 at pjals.org/exonerated.
Why: To increase public awareness and respectful debate
on the issue of the death penalty.
Contact Shar at 838-7870 or 218-5386.
Catholic Active Singles over 35 is hosting a Christmas
Potluck 12/06/14 at St. Aloysius, O’Malley Hall. Cover
charge is $5.00. Doors open at 6:30 with dinner at 7:00.
A $10.00 white elephant Christmas gift exchange
optional. Please come and enjoy the evening with us and
spread the word to other Catholic singles over 35.
RSVP is welcome but not needed. Kelan - 509-995-4267, or
e-mail [email protected].
BibleStudyForCatholics.com
Join Jeff Cavins and other great Bible scholars at this web
site for inspiring videos and articles, free 10 minute studies,
monthly round-ups of the best blog posts, sneak previews of
upcoming studies, and more.
HOW TO RAISE KIDS WITH FAITH: Google ‘year of
the family Loyola Press’ for some simple and seasonal ideas
to share the Catholic Faith in your households.
Catholic TV Network
The Catholic TV Network, America’s Catholic Television
Network®, is now available to cable and satellite providers
in our area. Please help provide this upbeat, youthful and
exciting Catholic network and a powerful resource to the
people of our area and the entire nation.
To help, simply visit GetCatholicTV.com as an easy way to
petition your cable or satellite provider. If you are unable to
access the internet please follow up with a postcard or letter
to your provider.
Remember the address: GetCatholicTV.com
AROUND THE DIOCESE
Veterans Day, November 11th, 2014
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes will be holding a special Veterans Day Mass on 11/11/14 at 12 Noon. All are
welcome to attend. Please contact the parish office
(358-4290) with any past or present service members names
that you would like to see in the program OR submit your
name(s) on our website, www.spokanecathedral.com.
Submissions are due by 12 Noon on 11/7/14!
CHORETEUR
You are invited to a special Veteran’s Day choral concert
in honor of our Wounded Warriors, Tues, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m.
It will be held at St. Joseph Church, 1503 W Dean, Spokane.
A free-will offering will be given to the Wounded Warrior
Project. For further information please call Janet Gorman at
509-276-2605
Not enough Bingo? Here’s more for you.
TURKEY BINGO, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2014
St Mary’s Catholic Church (Hall)
304 S. Adams Rd, Spokane, WA
From 2:00 to 5:00 PM (end time approximate)
6 cards for $5.00, or $1.00 each
Hot Dogs, popcorn, baked goods, & soft drinks for sale
Proceeds to benefit St. Joseph Parish (on Dean), Spokane
St Peter Parish is planning to host an evening November 19,
2014 at O’Doherty’s to raise awareness of the growing problem of Human Trafficking. Mark Kadel, Director of World
Relief Spokane has agreed to lead an informative discussion
regarding this topic. RSVP to [email protected] or
509.413.2987
O’Doherty’s Restaurant, 525 W Spokane Falls Blvd
6:00-7:00 pm – Food Service
7:00-8:00 pm – Mike Kadel will speak and answer questions
NEW THIS YEAR!
Are you a "new" Mom who would like to share experiences with other young Moms?
Are you an "experienced" Mom who needs a night out?
Are you a "crafty" Mom who would like to make easy
blankets for CAPA?
Please join us Wed, Nov 12 at 7:00 PM in St John Vianney
school library. Bring scissors and a measuring device. The
meeting lasts a little over an hour and each attendee finishes
one blanket. Please come and help little ones keep warm this
winter while making new friends.
If there are any questions, please contact Sandy Colquhoun
928-2515. This event is sponsored by Catholic Daughters.
Candlelight Vigil: Monday, Nov. 17, 5:30 pm
House of Charity, 32 W Pacific Ave, Spokane
A Candlelight vigil to promote an awareness of poverty and
its many effects. This also marks the launch of the annual
Christmas Collection which supports all the programs of
Catholic Charities Spokane. For questions contact Judy Lee
at 358-4254 or [email protected]
Candlelight Vigil: Monday, Nov. 17, 5:30 pm
House of Charity, 32 W Pacific Ave, Spokane
A Candlelight vigil to promote an awareness of poverty and
its many effects. This also marks the launch of the annual
Christmas Collection which supports all the programs of
Catholic Charities Spokane. For questions contact Judy Lee
at 358-4254 or [email protected]
We Need You!
Catholic Charities Volunteer Information Session
Make volunteering a part of your fall activities! Please join
us for a Volunteer Information Session and learn about the
many volunteer opportunities available and how to help others in need. The session will be held Tuesday, November
18th from 10:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m. at the Catholic Charities
Family Services Center, 12 East 5th. Tours of our facility
will also be available. Please RSVP for the session to Brigid
Krause at 358-4270 or [email protected].
2014 Christmas Bureau: Dec 10-19 (excluding Sunday),
10:00am—2:30 pm. Spokane County Fair & Expo Center,
404 N Havana. Provides books and toys for children and
grocery store vouchers for individuals and families.
To volunteer contact Brigid Krause at 358-4270 or email to
[email protected]
Harmony for the Holidays: Sun., Dec 20 at 8:00 pm
At the Bing Theater. A musical benefit in support of the
Catholic Charities Foundation. Contact Dennis Hake at 3584255 or [email protected] for more information.
Monastery of St Gertrude Spirit Center
465 Keuterville Rd, Cottonwood, ID 83522
[email protected]
Legacy of the Heart, Tues, Nov 18, 7:30 p.m. - Thurs,
Nov 20, 1:30 p.m. The greatest gift we can leave behind is
an expression of who we are in this lifetime. Reveal your
values, life lessons and blessings in a legacy letter that will
illuminate your life's meaning and link generations. Suggested donation: $190 single / $140 each shared. Facilitator:
Joanne Station.
For more information email [email protected] or
call 208-962-2000.
Silence the Christmas Noise: Advent Retreat
Set aside a few days of calm, quiet Advent preparation this
year. YOU are worth this gift of time away from the Christmas rush. Prepare yourself for the true meaning of Christmas. Choose the retreat days that fit your schedule. $85/night
(includes meals). To schedule an individual retreat, call 208962-2000 or email [email protected]. Once you confirm your dates, we invite you to complete your registration
with our online form.
Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services of Spokane (Holy
Cross, Queen of Peace and St. Joseph Cemeteries) offers
both funeral and cemetery services, observant of the newly
issued Funeral Policies of the Diocese of Spokane. Families
can take care of all their needs in a single visit, with CFCS
coordinating the arrangements with parish, pastor and family. For information call 467-5496.
Immaculate Heart Retreat Center
For more information or to register in advance:
(509) 448-1224 or visit www.ihrc.net
Coffee and Contemplation: 9-11am. Cost of $10 includes
roll & hot beverage. Come enjoy spirited discussion and
prayer time over a roll and a hot beverage. Please register in
advance.
Nov 19 “Following the Spirit Within: Dealing with the Major Issues of Life”, Fr Joachim Hien
Dec 17 “The Gift of ‘Wait Time’”, Carolyn Terry
Day of Prayer: 9am-3pm. Please register in advance.
Cost of $35 includes lunch ($45 with the use of a private
room for the day). The Day of Prayer begins with a Rosary,
includes two conferences, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, a
Mass and ends with Adoration.
Dec 3 Advent Day of Prayer, “Journey to Christmas”
Fr David Kuttner
Upcoming Weekend Retreats
Cost is $185/person, $280/couple, $100/commuter
Nov 14-15 Grief Retreat “Life After Loss”
Lori DeRoche, RN
Dec 5-7 Serenity Retreat “The Pool of Serenity: Immersion
in the Serenity Prayer”, Sr Julie Wokasch, OSB
Dec 19-21 Advent Retreat “Walking with Mary through the
Advent Season”, Fr Armand Nigro, SJ & Sr Sharon
Bongiorno, FSPA
St. Joseph Family Center
1016 N. Superior St., Spokane, WA 99202
For info or to register call 483-6495
Thomas Merton’s “Bridges to Contemplative Living”
with Sr. Patricia Novak, OSF. 6–7:30 p.m.
Series 7: Adjusting Your Life’s Vision,
Nov. 18, 25, Dec. 2 & 9,
Suggested donation $40 includes the book.
Advent—A Time of Waiting
Sat, Dec 6, 10 am – 3 pm, with Sr. Patricia Novak, OSF
Join others for this retreat day which will include Advent
thoughts, guided reflection through time and prayer, personal
quiet and sharing with others. Suggested Donation $25,
bring a sack lunch. Coffee, tea and dessert provided .
Twilight Retreat for Women
Poor Clare Monastery, 4419 N. Hawthorne, Spokane
Friday, Dec. 5, 6:30-11:00 pm. Single, Women ages 18-35,
No cost, supper included. RSVP by Dec. 2. Sr. Karen Hawkins, SP (206) 661-5925 or [email protected]
KNOW, LOVE & SERVE – The diocese’s pastoral planning process, Know, Love & Serve, takes a major step forward with the publication of Bishop Cupich’s pastoral letter,
Joy Made Complete. The letter outlines a Diocesan Pastoral
Plan which Catholics throughout the Diocese are called to
implement over the next four years.
The text is on line at the diocesan website:
www.dioceseofspokane.org/knowloveserve.php.
Please take time to read the Bishop’s letter and commit yourself to work with our parish leaders as we implement the
Pastoral Plan he outlines for us. With the guidance of the
Holy Spirit, our efforts will bear much fruit.