ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
FREEBURG, ILLINOIS
December 21, 2014
Fourth Sunday of Advent
St. Joseph Church Office
6 N. Alton Street
Freeburg, IL 62243
Phone: 618-539-3209
Fax: 618-539-4772
Website: www.stjosephfreeburg.org
Office Hours: 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Monday - Thursday
Rev. Mark D. Reyling, Pastor
Email: [email protected]
Mrs. Laura Wolf, Parish Secretary
Email: [email protected]
Deacon Corby Valentine, Permanent Deacon
Email: [email protected]
Mr. Rick Barthel, Maintenance
Mrs. Jean Reinneck, Music Director
Mrs. Carol Schlitt, Choir Director
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St. Joseph School Office
2 N. Alton Street
Freeburg, IL 62243
Phone: 618-539-3930
Fax: 618-539-0254
Web: www.stjosephschoolfreeburg.org
Mr. Tim Queern, Principal
Email: [email protected]
Ms. Sara Keeley, School Secretary
Email: [email protected]
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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.
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, December 23
8:00AM
Advent Weekday
No Mass
Wednesday, December 24
5:00PM
10:00PM
Christmas Eve
Ed Kreher
LouAnn Feurer
Thursday, December 25
9:00AM
Christmas Day
Parish Family
Friday, December 26
8:00AM
St. Stephen
No Mass
Saturday, December 27
5:00PM
Feast of the Holy Family
Vern Abernathy
Sunday, December 28
7:00 AM
10:00 AM
Feast of the Holy Family
Ruth Becherer
Gene Albers
Charlotte Heiligenstein
Rita Hill
Don Rauch
Joe D. Shaffer
Jack Crowe
Larry Cook
Richard Reyling
Brooks Wyman
Charlie Sandheinrich
Ann Mezo
Pellagia Beckfeld
Gary Campbell
Jared Emig
Ralph Weilbacher Sr.
Jimmie McMillon
Mary Niemann
Please contact the Parish Office to add or remove someone
from the prayer list. Each prayer request will be honored for
approximately six weeks, but can be added again.
Dear Parish Family
A suitable place for the presence of God to dwell.
On this Fourth and final week of Advent… we recall that we are to WATCH (keep
vigilance), PREPARE (make room, follow the way of the Lord each day), to be a
VOICE (proclaiming, giving comfort, standing up) and now…let us look at the dwelling.
Worried about a suitable place for the dwelling of God (Ark of the Covenant) … one was
built. Choosing a suitable place for the dwelling of Christ … one was found – Mary. We, too,
bring forth the presence of Christ…for we receive the real presence of Christ in the Sacrament
of the Eucharist. Are we suitable enough for the Lord to dwell within us? Is our home a suitable place for the presence of Christ to dwell? Is our community…our world a suitable place?
We have to be the ones … by keeping WATCH….by PREPARING each day…by being
VOICES of justice and charity that make our world, our homes, our lives suitable for the presence of Christ to DWELL.
As we await His return in glory…let us pause to celebrate His birth in time at the Christ Mass…and let us re-dedicate
ourselves to these notions of Advent (WATCH, PREPARE, VOICE, DWELLING)
BE BOLD…..BE CATHOLIC®
Have a good week,
THE WEEK AHEAD….
Weekend of December 7, 2014
Sunday Collection (6/7)
Faith Direct (4)
Sunday Collection (13/14)
Faith Direct (15)
Sunday Collection (20/21)
Sunday Collection (27/28)
Total (November Goal: $32,000)
Parish Center Loan
Building Fund
Christmas Offering
Christmas Flowers
Immaculate Conception
Solemnity of Mary
Christmas for the Needy
Retired Religious
$5,380.35
$7,615.00
$12,995.35
$2,797.00
$337.00
$1,585.00
$492.00
$274.00
$5.00
$285.00
$167.00
FISCAL YEAR TO DATE INFORMATION
(calculated on weekly envelopes only)
Collections required to date:
$178,494.61
Total Collected to date:
$181,804.55
PRINCIPAL BALANCE—PARISH CENTER LOAN
$487,914.20
Monday, December 22
8:00AM
Yoga
Tuesday, December 23
8:00AM
No Mass
Wednesday, December 24
4:25PM
Cantata @ Church
5:00PM
Mass
10:00PM
Mass
Thursday, December 25
9:00AM
Mass
Friday, December 26
8:00AM
No Mass
Saturday, December 27
4:30PM
Confessions
5:00PM
Mass
Sunday, December 28
7:00AM
Mass
10:00AM
Mass
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
DEACON CORBY’S CORNER
WHO STARTED CHRISTMAS
A woman was out Christmas shopping with her two children.
After many hours of looking at row after row of toys and everything else imaginable, and after hours of hearing both of her
children asking for everything they saw on those many shelves,
she finally made it to the elevator with her two kids.
She was feeling what so many of us feel during the holiday
season this time of the year. Overwhelming pressure to go to
every party, every housewarming, taste all the holiday food and
treats, getting that perfect gift for every single person on our
shopping list, making sure we don't forget anyone on our card
list, and the pressure of making sure we respond to everyone
who sent us a card.
Finally the elevator doors opened and there was already a
crowd in the elevator car. She pushed her way into the elevator
car and dragged her two kids in with her along with all of her
bags of stuff.
When the doors closed she couldn't take it any longer and stated, "Whoever started this whole Christmas thing should be
found, strung up and shot."
From the back of the car everyone heard a quiet calm voice
respond, "Don't worry we already crucified Him."
For the rest of the trip down the elevator it was so quiet you
could have heard a pin drop.
As we enter the Christmas shopping season, let us remember
this year to keep the One who started this "whole Christmas
thing" in your every thought, deed, purchase, and word. If we
all do this, just think of how different this whole Christmas
experience would be.
God bless you and have a very
Merry Christmas with Christ in it.
Deacon Corby <><
CHOIR PRESENTATION ON CHRISTMAS EVE
The St. Joseph Adult Choir will be performing the cantata,
“Night of the Father’s Love” by Pepper Choplin on Christmas
Eve before the 5 PM Mass. This beautiful 35 minute cantata
tells the story of Christmas with all the mystery, the awe, and
the excitement, as though hearing it for the first time. Three
narrators interject with familiar
scripture passages, and personal
reflections, while an intriguing
array of musical styles beautifully
express the essence of Christmas:
the gift of the Father’s love.
The choir will start the cantata at
4:25 PM on Christmas Eve so
please make plans now to come
early so you can experience the
complete musical experience prior to the 5 PM Christmas Eve
Mass.
DECEMBER FOOD PANTRY NEEDS:
Bar soap, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant,
Kleenex, and toilet paper .
BULLETIN NOTICES FROM ELSEWHERE
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Jan 3—St. John the Baptist-Smithton Chicken & Beer
Dance 6:30PM at the Munier Center, contact Mary Alvarez
at 314-420-5840 or [email protected] for tickets
Jan 10—St. Agatha Trivia Night doors open at 6:15 trivia
begins at 7PM. Reserve your table by calling Julie @ 5508453 or email: [email protected]
BIBLE STUDY
Mt 16:13-20 Simon (Peter) is able to discern that Jesus is the
Messiah, Son of God. The Jewish leadership, the teaching authority, did not. This revelation was a gift of God and not man
(the teaching authorities). Finally, because of his proclaimation
Jesus changed Simon's name to Peter – rock, on which His
Church was to be built. God changed the names of others who
were key in the foundation of the covenent family and describes the roles they were to play: Abram – Abraham , Siri –
Sarah, Jacob – Israel. You can read more about Peter's role in
the Catechism (CCC553) Finally, in verses 12-28 Jesus tells
what the establishment of His kingdom requires. Peter does not
understand that Jesus must die and parallels the temptation of
Christ in the desert. Peter, the rock, becomes a stumbling stone.
Join us in lively discussions this and every Sunday in the Parish
Center, 8:00-9:30 AM as we examine the Lord's word in depth
and discuss how to incorporate it into our daily lives.
SAVE THE DATE
St. Joseph School Bi-Annual Dinner Auction.
Roaring 20’s
Dust off your flappers and join us on April 25, 2015.
CONFIRMATION CANDIDATE OF THE WEEK
In preparations for the Sacrament of Confirmation, the candidates will be presenting a weekly information poster in the back
of church. One candidate will be featured each week. The poster will contain information about the candidate complete with a
photo. Please take a moment to check out the poster. Also keep
the candidates in your prayers as they prepare for this Blessed
Sacrament. This week’s candidate: Jarrett Kingsley.
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
Thanks to everyone who came
out to see this year’s school
Christmas Program. We hope
you enjoyed the show! We offer
a special thanks to our P.T.F.
organization for providing cookies for our guests after the performance. Thank you!
The school office will be closed
from Monday, December 22, 2014 until Monday, January 5,
2015. You may still contact the main office by voicemail at
539-3930 ext. 111 or by email at [email protected] with any questions.
From all of us at St. Joseph Catholic School, we wish you and
your family a blessed and very merry Christmas!
Mr. Tim Queern
School Principal
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.
RESPECT LIFE CORNER
Prepare for Christ’s Coming – This weekend is the winter
solstice, when we experience the shortest day and the longest
night of the year. Advent is about waiting in the uncertainty of
darkness. Learn, Act, Connect, Pray: Think about the times
you have waited in the dark with a family member. Perhaps it
was illness, or maybe fear, or simply a power outage that kept
you in vigil together. Disperse the darkness today by keeping
your Advent candles burning a bit longer. Pray the Rosary and
meditate on the Luminous Mysteries.
STEWARDSHIP GARDENS
Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
Apprentice Stewards: As you approach your First Communion
you have learned so many things. Now you will begin putting
many of them into practice. You are still an apprentice. Still
learning but you are old enough to know what is right and
wrong, what you should and should not do or say. Now you
start thinking about Stewardship. Think about the gifts and
blessings God has given you to take care of and make grow.
You will make mistakes but God has made it possible to make
it right. It is called Reconciliation or Confession. Tell Jesus
about the situation. Ask Him to help you make things right and
not do it again. He tells you through the priest. I know, you
learned that, but think of being a steward. God gave you grace
and asked that you do what is right. You made a mistake and
now have to learn how to fix it. Remember, one of the jobs of a
steward is to show others what Christ is like and what living a
life like Christ is all about. It's part of your job. Like your mom
or dad showing or telling you what to do and you goof up. You
tell them and they help you make it right. They love you and
want you to do your best. So does God.
Maybe at dinner time or after dinner when you are with your
family you can tell your mom and dad what was the best thing
that happened and then thank God for that. Next, tell them what
was the bad thing that happened and talk about how to fix it,
then tell it to Jesus and ask Him to help you with that too. Then
talk about what is worrying you about tomorrow. Ask the Holy
Spirit to show you what to do. Sounds like a prayer too. You
are right, it is.
Something to remember. As you learn and do things properly,
God will give you more responsibility. Just like at home. You
are learning to be a first rate Steward. Sometimes you will be
worried but do not be afraid. God always gives you everything
you need to do the job. Trust in God – Always.
May our Lord God bless, guide, prosper and make bountiful the
work of all His stewards. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray.
FAITH DIRECT
In this season of Advent, we are continuously preparing ourselves for the celebration of Christ's birth into this world. Why
not help our own parish prepare for the coming new year by
signing up with Faith Direct? By supporting St. Joseph Catholic Church through Faith Direct, both you and our parish can
more easily project your future contributions.
You can sign up online at www.faithdirect.net using our church
code: IL505, or by mailing a paper enrollment form available in
the parish office.
God Bless You,
Father Mark
PARISH STAFF DIRECTORY (539-3209)
Rev. Mark D. Reyling - Pastor
[email protected]
Mrs. Laura Wolf - Parish Secretary
[email protected]
Deacon Corby Valentine—Permanent Deacon
[email protected]
Mr. Rick Barthel - Buildings and Grounds Maintenance
LITURGY AND WORSHIP
Music Director
Choir/Schola Director
Organists
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL (539-3930)
Mr. Tim Queern - Principal
[email protected]
Ms. Sara Keeley - School Secretary
[email protected]
Mr. John Middendorff - Athletic Director
[email protected]
SOCIAL MINISTRY
Soup Bus
John Tolan
Cosgrove Kitchen Food Drive
Catherine Wolf
Coat and Blanket Drive/Soup and Casserole Mary Francis
Soltys
Food and Clothing Bank
Mary Ann Wild
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Fr. Mark Reyling—Pastor
Deacon Corby Valentine
Mr. Frank Heiligenstein - President
Mr. Charlie Hill- Vice-President
Ms. Mary Feurer - Secretary
Mr. Andy Vitale—School Board President
Mr. Tim Queern—Principal
Mrs. Donna Rakers, Mr. Jim Middendorf, Mrs. Shirlene
Kassing, Mr. Bill Schwartz, Mr. Kevin Schoenborn
PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL
Fr. Mark Reyling—Pastor
Mr. Andy Schilling, Mr. Rich Ostman, Mrs. Diane Schaefer
Mrs. Josie Schwab
SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION
Fr. Mark Reyling—Pastor
Mr. Tim Queern—Principal
Mr. Andy Vitale - President
Mr. David Wathen - Vice-President
Ms. Jessica Krauss - Secretary
Mrs. Margie Reaka, Mrs. Melissa Reinhart
PARISH TRUSTEES
Mr. Frank X. Heiligenstein
Mr. Charles Hill
ST. JOSEPH CEMETERY BOARD
Fr. Mark Reyling—Pastor
Mr. Rich Ostman
Mrs. Josie Schwab
PARISH FAITH FORMATION
PSR Program
RCIA Program
Small Faith Groups
Sunday Bible Study
Youth Ministry
Catholics Returning Home
Adult Education
Theology on Tap
Carolyn Volpert
618.539.5975
Roni Juracek
Sue Gass
Leo Wolf
Melissa Kinard
Deacon Corby Valentine
Fr. Mark Reyling
Mr. Tim Reinhart
Eucharistic Adoration
COMMUNITY LIFE
Parish Picnic
Quilt Social
Christmas Pot Luck
Welcoming Committee
New Baby Ministry
Parish Fish Fry contact
Funeral Luncheon Committee
SJS Tots Program
ORGANIZATIONS
Men’s Club
Parish Quilters
CYO
CYO Adult Leader
Catholic Holy Family Society
Knights of Columbus
Bishop Wm. M. Cosgrove Assembly
Parents, Teachers, and Friends
Together We’re Better
Cursillo
Jean Reinneck
Carol Schlitt
Catherine Clayton
Nicholas Green
Sarah Kuester
Jean Reinneck
Catherine Wolf
Geralyn Erwin
Geralyn Erwin
Lori Kreher
Robin Schutzenhofer
Jennifer Hopfinger
Catherine Wolf
Melissa Reinhart
John Dittman
Betty Sommer
Kristen Ingold
Missy Kinard
Charlie Merker
Patrick McKillip
Jeff Smythe
Stacy Collins
David/Stacy Collins
Alex Nast
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
St. Joseph Parish is a Catholic community of faith responding
to the call of Jesus Christ through the proclamation of the Word
of God, the celebration of the Eucharist, and in living the sacramental life of the Church.
We are committed to responding to each other through ministries of faith and love, addressing our spiritual, social and educational needs.
We believe that each of us is called to be a supportive, compassionate and caring Christian witness in Freeburg, the Diocese
of Belleville and in the world.
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Sun
December 2014
7PM Renew
3
8AM Tai Chi
4
12
COMMUNION CALLS
5
13
9AM COOKIE WALK
6
Sat
2
4PM FISH FRY
Fri
8AM Quilting
11
Thu
1
10
8AM Tai Chi
9AM SJS Tots
19
Wed
8AM Yoga
6PM Quilting
7:30PM Big Band
9
7PM Renew
7:30 Men’s Club Mtg.
18
Tue
8
8AM Quilting
6:30PM PTF
7PM K/C Asmbly Mtg.
7:30PM Cursillo
17
Mon
8AM Yoga
3PM Girl Scouts
6PM Quilting
7PM Parish Council
8:30AM
Adult Bible Study
RCIA, PSR
9AM Choir
11AM HS Youth Mtg.
16
Wedding
27
20
15
14
8AM Tai Chi
6:30PM School
Christmas Play
7:30 K of C Mtg.
8AM Yoga
6PM Quilting
7:30PM Big Band
8AM Quilting
6PM School Board
7PM HS Youth Mtg.
4PMChristmas
Potluck/Social
8:30AM RCIA, PSR
Adult Bible Study
9AM Choir
23
24
22
8AM Yoga
31
ADORATION:
Tuesday after Mass
until 7AM Wednesday. Prayer Hour
Tuesday @ 7PM
25
26
Merry
Christmas
29
8AM Yoga
30
21
8:45PM PSR
Christmas Program
8:30AM RCIA, PSR
Adult Bible Study
9AM Choir
28
8:30AM
Adult Bible Study
RCIA, PSR
9AM Choir
1PM Cursillo Novena
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Come to my 1st Annual
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Thursday, November 13th
5:30 - 8:00
Don’t forget to preorder your
Thanksgiving Center Pieces
while supplies last
NIEBRUEGGE INSURANCE AGENCY
Cindy Niebruegge, Independent Agent, Parishioner
117 South State Street • Freeburg, IL 62243
Phone: 618-539-6000
OFFERING COMPETITIVE QUOTES
830 State St. (618) 539-9197
Mon - Sat 6am - 9:30pm • Sun 9am - 9:30pm
Drive Through Open Until 10pm
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401 Market Place Dr
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Complete Auto Care
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DAVE’S HOME
IMPROVEMENT
P.O. BOX 11 • FREEBURG
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[email protected]
258 Lebanon Ave • Belleville 62220
Phone: 234-2056
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