St. Joseph Parish — Otis Orchards MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, November 29 5:30 pm †James Curry Jr Sunday, November 30 8:00 am People of the Parish 10:30 am †Walter & Mary Fischer Tuesday, December 2 8:30 am †Arthur Rocco Wednesday, December 3 8:30 am †Don Andrews Thursday, December 4 8:30 am †Donald Soileau Friday, December 5 8:30 am †Gary Schimmels Saturday, December 6 5:30 pm †Pierrie Dimico Sunday, December 7 8:00 am †Walt & Mary Fischer 10:30 am People of the Parish Scriptures for December 7, 2014 Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Psalm 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14 2 Peter 3:8-14 Mark 1:1-8 Ever present God, thank you for your unceasing nearness, which makes each day the best part of my life. WEEK AHEAD December 1-7 Quilting 10am Eucharistic Adoration 12:30-2:30pm RCIA 7pm Wednesday Eucharistic Adoration 6-8am Mom’s Group 9:30am 1st Reconciliation Session 7pm Eucharistic Adoration 7-10pm Thursday Choir Practice 7:30pm Saturday 1st Reconciliation 2pm Sunday RE—PreK-7th 9:15am Hour of Faith 9:20am Children’s Liturgy of the Word 10:30 Mass Youth Night 6pm Tuesday Make your own household ADVENT WREATH: this Sunday, 12:00-1:00 pm in the foyer. All materials provided and donations will be accepted ($5.00 is suggested). Everyone is welcome! Thank you to Bill and Sue Clutter for supplying the lovely greens and to the Charbonneau’s, Susan Moss, and Lisa Sweeney and Jerry for helping others to make such lovely Advent Wreaths! We are in desperate need of someone or some ones to help keep our sidewalks clear of snow this winter! Shovels and snow blower are available. This would be during the week and/or on the weekends. Please call the parish office at 926-7133 for more information or to volunteer. The sooner the better and more than one person would be great. November 30—First Sunday of Advent We are the servants of God, each with his or her own task. We will be judged good stewards if, at His coming, He finds us ready and conscientiously pursuing the tasks to which we have been called. WEEKLY COLLECTION 11/23/2014 Envelopes Plate TOTAL $ 5,384.00 $ 1,095.58 $ 6,479.58 Total for November to date: $ 25,356.33 Needed Monthly $ 31,200.00 ****************************************** Building Fund Total for November $ 736.00 Our Parish Our Future Campaign $ 351,264.00 St. Joseph Nativity Exhibit From Saturday, Dec 20th, through Sunday, Dec 28th, St Joseph Parish will host an exhibit of privately-owned Nativity and Holy Family sets, plaques, and other artwork from around the world. If you have any such Nativity display items that you would like to share with your fellow parishioners and other visitors, please contact Jim Roeber at 328-6165. Set-up of the exhibit in the dining hall is planned for Thursday & Friday, Dec 18th-19th. Tree of Sharing Please stop by the tree and take an ornament and bring back the UNWRAPPED gift WITH THE ORNAMENT ATTACHED by Dec. 14th!!! There are a few more for St. Margaret’s Shelter (at the front of the tree on the office side) and the House of Charity (on both trees) can always use more. As the ornaments disappear and the tree begins to look bare, please consider decorating it again with a hat or mittens for elementary school aged children. LITURGY SCHEDULE FOR December 6 & 7 Mass GREETER 5:30pm M Andriolo & C Hoagburg 8:00am D & G Carlsen LECTOR T Klutz 10:30am J & R Rich P & O Wehr K Pefley EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS H Shogren, D Lansford, P Puhek R Wood, J Sine, J Lloyd J Strom, L Strom P Kienbaum, J Kienbaum, G Kienbaum K Dondero, M Lamb, T Stuber, B Conley USHERS J Rosa M Edwards B Pearson SERVERS B Osborne H Osborne I Santiago D Pefley G Wehr E Charbonneau ***IF YOU CAN NOT SERVE, PLEASE FIND A REPLACEMENT. THANK YOU*** First Reconciliation Preparation The last session is Wednesday, December 3rd from 7:00-8:00 pm in the Parish Hall. Students and parents need to attend together. First Reconciliation will be celebrated on Saturday, December 6th at 2 p.m. for 13 students who have been preparing over the last few months. Calling all kids! Do you sing, play guitar, piano, trumpet, tuba or timbrel? Would you like to share your God-given talents with the Parish prior to 3:30 pm Mass on Christmas Eve? We are looking for those youngsters who would like to participate in the pre-Mass caroling. If you are interested, please call Roberta Hartley, 226-3163. Let your voices ring! 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, Dec 7, 14 & 21 (Advent Program). 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]. 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. Youth nights will resume this Sunday. THANK YOU to all our youth and parents who prepared and served a FANTASTIC THANKSGIVING FEAST FOR OUR HONORED SENIOR GUESTS. We had a wonderful turnout. Everything was delicious and everyone really enjoyed themselves!!! "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: Dec 7, Dec 14, Jan 4, 11, 25, Feb 1, 8, 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, April 12, 19, 26. God of All Things, especially the little, the sometimes forgotten and over-looked, thank you for the ways you come to us in all things. Deepen in me an appreciation and respect for the little gifts in my life. Looking for work, need full time work, dealing with the stresses of work?? Check out the Novena to St. Joseph, the Worker on St. Joe’s Parish website: www.stjoeparish.org. This 9 day Novena includes prayers from Fr. Mike, Fr. Steiner, and Bishop Skylstad. Sponsored by St. Joseph Charity and Justice Committee. SMALL GROUPS MEETING DURING ADVENT: Three existing and two newly formed small groups will be reflecting on, discussing, and praying with the Sunday Scripture readings during the seasons of Advent and Christmas. Thank you to the facilitators of the groups and to those hosting groups. Please call Teresa in the parish office for more information. Stop by the tables in the foyer for all your Advent resources, ways to help guide us in faith and holiness through this season of waiting and anticipation for our Lord and Savior. You will find materials for every age and household: families, children, and adults. Donations accepted. Morning Faith Study Group Morning Adult Faith Study Group meets on Thursdays at 9:15 a.m. They will be reflecting on Advent and Christmas readings as well as studying the 10 Commandments following the US Catholic Catechism for Adults. 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. 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 http://stjoeparish.org/ Bookmark St Joseph’s to be up to date on everything at the parish! http://dioceseofspokane.org/ Catholic Diocese of Spokane is now on Facebook ! Go to www.facebook.com/pages/ Catholic-Diocese-of-Spokane/116335971744555 and “like” them to follow the happenings around the Diocese. 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 Catholic Charities Christmas Collection This Christmas season, let us join together to turn lives filled with FEAR and DARKNESS into lives filled with HOPE and HELP! Your gift to the Catholic Charities Christmas Collection will allow us to continue to provide critical services to over 70,000 people in our community each year. Donations may be placed in the collection at Masses, mailed to Catholic Charities at PO Box 2253, Spokane, WA 99210-2253 or made online at www.CatholicCharitiesSpokane. org. Extra envelopes are available by the Baptismal font. With your donation you are Providing Help, Restoring Hope, Saving Lives in Eastern Washington. God of Strength, you surround us with your strength, your desire to hear our needs. Because of your strength, help me to keep in mind those for whom I am praying; nudge me to respond to their needs. Thank you for your support of our Offering of Letters. Your participation was greatly appreciated as well as a testament to your belief in Christ’s message of helping the least among us. Blessings, The Charity/Justice Committee Blessings Under the Bridge Blessings Under the Bridge Winter Event will be held again this year on Dec 20th and hopes to server over 1000 homeless people in need. If you would like to help on this Saturday, the hours are from about 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you would like to donate any items, the following are of the greatest need: Backpacks, roller bags, warm socks, sleeping bags, blankets, coats, gloves, and mittens. Please call Kathy Dondero 509-990-3466 for questions or if you can help in any way. Growing in Christian virtue through prayer * Pick a Christian virtue to grow in your life. * Ask the Holy Spirit to guide your meditation. * Reflect 10 minutes or so on that virtue. * Read something about that virtue: perhaps from the Catechism or a quote from one of the saints. * At the end of the day ask: How did I live this virtue today? * Act: make a decision to implement a way to live out that virtue. Continue this pattern for several days before moving on to another virtue. Prepares Pregnancy & Parenting Support Program At the recent Cornerstone Catholic Conference, the Catholic Bishops of Washington State officially launched Prepares, a statewide effort to provide support for women, children and men from pregnancy through the child’s fifth birthday. Visit the new website at www.preparesforlife.com and learn more about how your parish can be part of the network that leaves no one—no matter where they live in the Evergreen State— without resources to choose life for their child and to form healthy family relationships that will transform generations. Advent Reflections CRS Fair Trade invites you to signup for Advent reflections on the journey that brought Mary and Joseph to the stable by calling to mind the journeys of the poor and vulnerable around the world. This Advent, journey with us through our new prayers and short weekly reflections for use at home with your family, or in religious education. Sign up for the Fair Trader at www.crsfairtrade.org/fairtrade-resources/newsletter/ AROUND THE DIOCESE Celebrating the Journey and Mission of The Sisters of Mary Mother of the Church St. John Vianney Council #8201 of the Knights of Columbus will be hosting a FREE benefit Dessert Social, on Sat, Dec 13 at 6:00 PM in the St. John Vianney church hall at 503 N Walnut Street. This event will feature the history and music of the order and is open to the public. A free will offering will be accepted to support the work of the sisters. Admission is free; several door prizes will be awarded. Receive your free door prize ticket as you enter the hall at the welcoming table. Tickets for the Sister’s raffle of two tickets to a Gonzaga Men’s basketball game will be available. Celebrating this event with the Sisters is a way of following the hopes and prayers of the Holy Father by making the coming year, dedicated to honor and promote Consecrated Life – (Nov. 21, 2014-2015) Contact James Pantaleo, PGK for questions 509-481-0010 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]. God of Enthusiasm, you sent Jesus among us to reveal to us who we are, to teach us the astounding mystery and challenging call of our lives. Help me to listen; help me to live in our “wild” fervor for life. Gonzaga Prep is accepting 8th grade applications for the 2015-2016 school year! All 8th grade applicants must attend the placement Exam either Friday, Dec 5th from 5-8:30pm or Sat., Dec 6th from 9am-12:30pm. Application deadline is Dec 6th. For more information regarding the admission process and the Placement Exam, call the admissions office at 483-8512 or contact Corrina O’Brien Kelsey, Admission Director at [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. 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] Elf at the Bing: Wednesday, Dec. 17 at the Bing Crosby Theatre, 901 W Sprague. Doors open at 7pm with the movie starting at 8pm. $5 suggested donation. For questions call 509-227-7404 or www.bingcrosbytheater.com 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. 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] Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes 1115 W. Riverside Ave, Spokane. 509-358-4290 * On Sunday evenings during Advent, Solemn Evening Prayer will be held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes at 4:45pm. This liturgy begins with the singing of a hymn, follows with the chanting of Psalms, and culminates in the sung proclamation of the Canticle of Mary (the Magnificat). This Gospel canticle, Mary's song of joy upon meeting her cousin Elizabeth, is a particularly appropriate meditation during Advent as we prepare for Christmas. * Diocesan Youth Choir is beginning preparations for Christmas celebrations at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes. The Choir is accepting new members, and enrollment is open to children throughout the diocese in grades 36. For more information, please contact Robert Carr, the director of music at the Cathedral. God Who fulfills Every Need, thank you for being our eternal Rock. Energized by the witness of Jesus, I promise to respond to the purpose of living—to be there for the needs of others. “Mary come lead us!”, Marian Days of Advent Prayer Monsignor John M. Steiner, St. Peter Catholic Church December 6-10 Day One, Dec 6 & 7 at all Masses, 2nd Sunday of Advent Advent with Mary, Full of Grace Day Two, Mon, Dec 8, Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Holy Day of Obligation Mass schedule: 7:15am, 9:00am or 7:00 pm Day Three, Tues, Dec 9th, Holy Hour with Mary at Calvary 9:00am and 7:00pm – Holy Hour with the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Day Four, Wed, Dec 10th, Pre Celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe: Our Lady of Victory, 7:00 pm Closing Mass – Reception to Follow 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. 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 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. This retreat consists of guided sessions on the mysteries of the season of Christmas, especially as revealed through the work of God in relation to Mary. Please register in advance. God of Faithfulness, you envision good things for us all. Transform my expectations and actions, so that I might recognize anew, appreciate gratefully, and trust faithfully. 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, 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 . God of Generous Kindness, increase my awareness of the many needs. Prod me to respond with lavish kindness. Monastery of St Gertrude Spirit Center 465 Keuterville Rd, Cottonwood, ID 83522 [email protected] 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.
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