Su Pastor, P. Bob - St. Joseph Catholic Church

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
2011 Darling Avenue, Waycross, GA 31501
Fr. Bob Cushing, Pastor - (478) 284-5235 [email protected]
Church Secretary: Kelly Cahill [email protected]
Music Minister: Mervyn Humphreys (912) 285-2757 [email protected]
Religious Education Coordinator: Lacey Gruver (912) 282-0493 [email protected]
Hispanic Ministry Coordinator Jason Strickland (912) 387-6781 [email protected]
Youth Ministry Coordinator Loretta Coar (912) 390-9116 [email protected]
Office number (912) 283-7700/Office fax (912) 283-7929
Office hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am—2:30pm
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October 11, 2015 Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dear Parishioners and Friends:
Jesus looked at the young man, loved him and said to him,
“You are lacking in one thing. Go sell what you have, and give
to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come,
follow me.” At that statement his face fell, and he went away
sad, for he had many possessions.
[Mark 10:21-22]
Have you ever had anyone look at you like that? Someone
who knows your heart and sees your good intentions but also
sees your naivety but accepts you unconditionally? Rare is
the moment when we are called to all that we can be. Only
love can do this. Thank God if you have had a friend or family
member who can love you so totally, yet still call you to grow.
God calls us all to stretch, to reach out to one another, to
grow beyond our limits and to trust that he will be there for
us. One good example of this is our Stewardship Program
called “Giving Hands, Loving Hearts,” and the way so many
of you completed and submitted your Commitment Card to
the church. Thank you for empowering us to grow as a parish
family. For those parishioners who have not yet taken this
opportunity to discern about increasing their contribution, a
letter will be mailed to you with a personalized Commitment
Card.
It is helpful if all parishioners complete a Commitment
Card because then we know you belong to the parish and we
can send out a Summary Report of the program and have all
commitments accounted for in the report. If you have any
questions, please contact me. We also encourage folks to
consider our electronic giving method, so you can set up your
re-occurring offertory gifts electronically. Thank you for your
generous response!
Question for the week: Can you name a time when
you let go of your comfort to serve something greater? What
can we do to simplify our lives and lifestyles?
Queridos Feligreses y Amigos:
Jesús miró al hombre joven, lo amo y le dijo, “Te hace falta
una cosa. Ve vende todo lo que tienes, dáselo a los pobres y tendrás un tesoro en el cielo; entonces ven y sígueme.” Frente a esta
declaración bajó su cara y se fue triste, porque tenía muchas posesiones.
[Marcos 10:21-22]
¿Alguna vez alguien te ha mirado de esa manera? Alguien
que conoce tu corazón y ve tus buenas intenciones pero también
ve tu ingenuidad pero te acepta incondicionalmente? Raro es el
momento cuando somos llamados a ser todo lo que podemos ser.
Solo el amor puede hacer eso. Agradécele a Dios si tienes un amigo o miembro de tu familia que te ama tan totalmente, pero también te llama a crecer.
Dios nos llama a estirarnos, a alcanzarnos unos a los otros, a
crecer más allá de nuestros límites y a confiar que él estará allí
para nosotros. Un buen ejemplo de esto es nuestro Programa de
Corresponsabilidad llamado “Manos Caritativas, Corazones
Amorosos,” y la manera en que ustedes completaron y sometieron su Tarjeta de Compromiso a la iglesia. Gracias por darnos
poder de crecer como familia parroquial. Para esos feligreses que
todavía no han tomado esta oportunidad de discernir acerca de
cómo acrecentar sus contribuciones, les mandaré una carta con
una Tarjeta de Compromiso personalizada.
Ayuda mucho si todos los feligreses completan su Tarjeta
de Compromiso porque entonces sabemos que usted pertenece a
esta parroquia y podemos mandarle nuestro Resumen del Reporte de los Programas y tener todos los compromisos contados para
el reporte. Si usted tiene preguntas, por favor contáctenme.
También animamos a todos a considerar el método electrónico de
contribuir, para que pueda poner su regalo de ofertorio recurrente electrónicamente. ¡Gracias por su generosa respuesta!
Pregunta de la semana: ¿Puede usted nombrar una ocasión cuando dejó su confort para servir algo mayor? ¿Qué podemos hacer para simplificar nuestras vidas y maneras de vivir?
Your Pastor, Fr. Bob
Su Pastor, P. Bob
Second Collection is for Maintenance needs for our aging buildings. Parishioner support has been
solid so we are ready for the next Air Conditioner to “go down.” The Second Collection next Sunday is for
World Mission Sunday, “we are not only receivers but proclaimers of God’s Word!”
La Segunda Colecta es para las necesidades de Mantenimiento de nuestros envejecidos edificios.
La ayuda de los feligreses ha sido solida así que estamos listos para que se vaya nuestro siguiente Aire
Acondicionado. La Segunda Colecta del próximo domingo es por el Domingo Mundial de Misiones, “ ¡no
solo somos recibidores sino también proclamadores de la Palabra de Dios!”
Eucharistic Minister Training continues this Wednesday night, Oct 14, in the parish hall at 7:15 PM. Even if
you are not planning on becoming an EM, you may
find this reflection on the Eucharist to be up-building
for your faith.
El Entrenamiento de Ministros de Eucaristía continua
este miércoles en la noche, 14 de octubre en el salón
parroquial a las 7:15 PM. Aun si usted no planea ser un
MEx, usted puede encontrar estas reflexiones sobre la
Eucaristía un crecimiento para su fe.
Stewardship Needs: Liturgical roles are critical for helping our celebrations be vital and life-giving to the community of faith. We need more Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, and Servers. Please see Fr. Bob if you can help in any of
these ministries.
Necesidades de Corresponsabilidad: Los roles litúrgicos son críticos para ayudar nuestras celebraciones y dan vida a la comunidad de fe. Necesitamos más Lectores, Ministros de Eucaristía y Servidores. Por favor vea al P. Bob si
usted puede ayudar en cualquiera de estos ministerios.
Calling all Ushers! Anyone interested in
serving the Parish as an Usher, please meet
with us in the K of C hall on Tuesday night, October 13, at 6 PM, or contact Lee Tipps who will
anchor the meeting.
Llamando a todos los Ujieres! Cualquiera
interesado en servir en la Parroquia como
Ujier, por favor reúnase con nosotros en el salón de los C de C el martes en la noche 13 de
octubre a las 6 pm o contacte a Lee Tipps
que presidirá la reunión.
Mass at Lake Laura Walker Park will be at 11 AM next Sunday, October 1 8. So
there will be no other Masses in church that weekend, except the 6 pm low Mass in
the chapel Saturday night, for those who are infirm or unable to make it to the picnic.
Misa en el Lago del Parque Laura Walker será a las 11 AM el próximo domingo 1 8
de octubre. No abra otras Misas en la iglesia ese fin de semana, con excepción de una
Misa baja a las 6 pm del sábado en la noche, para aquellos que están enfermos o incapaces de ir al picnic.
Next Saturday, Oct 17, is the Parish Fall
Clean-up Day. Check out the Bulletin
Boards to sign up for your team: Sanctuary
Team leader is Margaret Milkas; Kitchen, Maryann Dixon; P Hall, Ken Jorishie; windows,
Loretta Coar; etc.
Próximo Sábado 17 de octubre será el Día
de Limpieza de Otoño de la Parroquia.
Chequee el Tablero de Anuncios para firmar
con su equipo: La líder del Equipo del Santuario es Margaret Milkas; de la cocina, Maryann Dixon; P Hall, Ken Jorishie; ventanas,
Loretta Coar; etc.
PRE Classes begin each Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Registration will be available when our classes resume on October 25 th.
There are no PRE classes this week because of the Columbus Day Holiday weekend, nor the next weekend because
of the special Parish picnic and Mass at Lake Laura Walker. Please join the parish family there for the fun!
Las clases de PRE comienzan los domingos a las 9:00 a.m. estaremos disponibles para que se registre cuando
nuestras clases se renueven el 25 de octubre. No habrá clases de PRE esta semana porque es el fin de semana de
La Fiesta del Día de Colon, ni el próximo fin de semana por el Picnic de la Parroquia y la Misa en el Lago Laura Walker. ¡Por favor únase a la familia parroquial allí para disfrutar!
Youth Group will meet at 4 PM this Sunday afternoon, Oct 11, in the post-Confirmation classroom to
discuss games for the picnic, Net Ministries Retreat
Oct 25, and other business items.
El Grupo Juvenil se reunirá a las 4 PM este domingo en la tarde, 11 de octubre en el salón de después de la Confirmación para discutir los juegos para
el picnic, el Retiro de los Ministerios de Net el 25 de
Oct. Y otros asuntos de negocio.
Looking for shut-in Catholics: If you know of anyone who needs to receive Holy Communion or just to
be visited, please call Kelly at the parish office and let us know (912-283-7700).
Buscando Católicos que no pueden salir de sus casas: Si usted sabe de alguien que necesite recibir la Santa
Comunión o solo ser visitado, por llame a Kelly a la oficina parroquial y déjenos saber (912-283-7700).
El Ministerio Hispano aceptará donaciones después de la Misa de todos los participantes para ayudar a pagar por los Mariachis y el costo asociado con la celebración anual de la Virgen de Guadalupe el 12 de diciembre. Mi agradecimiento a los que se ofrecieron a cocinar y preparar comida para el
Our Church Secretary, Kelly, has found a promising full-time position elsewhere, which has created an
opening at St. Joe’s for a part-time (24hr.) church secretary! Interested candidates should email their
resumes’ to [email protected] or fax to 912-283-7929.
Parish Mission Statement
We, the multicultural faith community of St. Joseph’s Parish, gather under the
guidance of the Holy Spirit to proclaim the Word of God through prayer, sacrament, and service. We seek to nourish our commitment with faith formation,
hospitality, and stewardship, while always striving to embrace the cross of the
needy.
Proclamación de la Misión de la Parroquia
Nosotros, la comunidad de fe multicultural de la Parroquia de St. Joseph, nos
reunimos bajo la guía del Espíritu Santo a proclamar la Palabra de Dios a través de oraciones, sacramentos y servicio. Buscamos nutrir nuestro compromiso con formación de fe, hospitalidad y corresponsabilidad, mientras nos esforzamos siempre para abrazar la cruz de los necesitados.
I asked for strength
Yo pido valor
I asked for strength that I might achieve;
I was made weak that I might learn
humbly to obey.
I asked for health that I might do greater
things;
I was given infirmity that I might do
better things.
I asked for riches that I might be happy;
I was given poverty that I might be
wise.
I asked for power that I might have the
praise of men;
I was given weakness that I might feel
the need of God.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy
life;
I was given life that I might enjoy all
things.
I got nothing that I had asked for,
But everything that I had hoped for.
Almost despite myself my unspoken
prayers were answered;
I am, among all men, most richly
blessed.
Pedí fortaleza para poder lograr cosas;
Me hicieron débil para aprender humildad para obedecer.
Pedí salud para poder hacer cosas más
grandes;
Me dieron enfermedad para que pudiera hacer cosas.
Pedí riquezas para poder ser feliz;
Me dieron pobreza para ser sabio.
Pedí poder para alcanzar la alabanza de
los hombres;
Me dieron debilidad para poder sentir
la necesidad de Dios.
Pedí por todas las cosas para disfrutar la
vida;
Me dieron vida para disfrutar todas las
cosas.
No conseguí nada de lo que pedí,
Pero conseguí todo lo que había esperado.
Casi a pesar de mi mismo mis oraciones
no habladas fueron contestadas;
Yo soy, entre todos los hombres, el
más grandemente bendecido.
The prayer of an unknown Confederate soldier (1865)
La oración de un soldado Confederado
desconocido (1865)
St. Joseph Offertory
October 4, 2015
Offertory
$5,705.00
Children’s Circle
$30.00
Total Offertory
$5,735.00
Mission Coop
$470.00
White Mass: This Thursday, October 15, 2015 6:00PM Cathedral of St.
John the Baptist 222 E. Harris Street Savannah, Georgia 31401 The annual
"White Mass" recognizes the ministry of those who protect life and care for
the ill and dying, such as physicians, nurses, compassionate care ministers,
ministers of consolation, chaplains, mental health workers, and all in the medical profession. In recognition of the dedicated work of Catholic health care
professionals, Bishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv. will extend a special
blessing at Mass. Reception to follow in parish hall. Please RSVP by October
1, 2015 to Kimberly R. Carter at 912.201.4049 or email [email protected] .
“Wise Angel” BINGO is canceled for October 27—stay tuned for future dates !!!
Baptism Class: Parents or godparents wishing to celebr ate the Baptism of their special new member of the family may
prepare by attending the Baptism class on Saturday, October 24 at 12 noon in the conference room. Please let Fr. Bob know
that you are coming [478-284-5235].
RCIA will meet this Tuesday, October 13, at 7:15 PM in the parish hall. This is the Eighth Session in the new series for those who
wish to join the Catholic Church or to return to the basics of their faith journey with ne w insight and return to the sacraments. The
process of revelation in our lives and in scripture is our focus. All are welcome!
Loaves and Fishes appreciates the generous support that parishioners gave to the Food Pantry last Sunday!
The bible study group Searching Souls meets every Wednesday at 10:00 AM in the social hall. We use the
practice of Lectio Divina (read, meditate, pray, contemplate) for the Mass readings of that particular day as the
basis for our study. Please join us and bring your bible.
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This week at St. Joe’s:
9:45am Ware State Prison Mass
12:10pm Mass Intentions for Robert “Red” Inman (D); 6pm Choir Practice; 7:15pm RCIA
4pm Adoration; 6pm Mass Intentions for Eugene Parisse’s 90th Birthday!:
7:15pm Eucharistic Minister Training
12:10pm Mass
No Mass-office closed
Parish Fall Clean-Up Day!; 6pm Low Mass in Chapel for Robert “Red” Inman (D)
Southern Cross Drive; 11am Bilingual Mass @ Laura Walker Park with Picnic lunch!
October 10, 6pm Saturday
Lector: Margaret Milkas
Eucharistic Minister: Connie
Barefield, Lillie Morris, and
Louise Walker
Ushers: Dave Cahill and
Pat Morris
October 11, 10:30am Sunday
Lector: Barbara Miller
Eucharistic Minister: Barbara Albert,
Linda Robison, Ann Johnson, Rose
Lopez, and Lucy Todd
Ushers: Joe Robison and Ken Jorishie
October 17, 6pm Saturday
Lector: Adrienne Butler
Eucharistic Ministers: Linda Robison, Barbara
Albert, and Ann Johnson
Ushers: Joe Robison and Jim Craig
October 11, 6pm Sunday
Lector: Lucila Rios
Eucharistic Minister: Vicente Rhodas,
Maria Contreras, y Maggie Santana
Ushers: Francisco Velez y Anselmo
Hernandez
October 18, 11am Sunday
Lectors: Joseph Johnson and Dr. Victor Aranda
Eucharistic Ministers: Socorro Martinez, Lucy Todd, Rose Lopez,
Magdalena Santana, and Margaret Milkas
Ushers: Michael Hackett, Lee Tipps, Vicente Rhodas, and Francisco
Velez
PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE WHO ARE ILL, ESPECIALLY PARISHIONERS:
Joyce Bachofner, Ann Inman, Arcelia Saucedo, Elizabeth Smith, Peggy Thomas, Donna Sturgis, Judy & Lowell VanDruff, Warnell Ziolkowski, Carlene Murray, Rose Mary Fulford, Gene
Parisse, Dorothy Gaskill, Bill & Glenda Brewington, Mary Tirrell, George Buck, Bob & Kathy
Odam, Joseph Johnson, Morgan & Ann Marie Hess, Colleen Matich, and Frances Miller.
PLEASE PRAY FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS OF OURS:
Doris Cushing, Pat Marsh, Lisa Dwyer, Glenn Walters, Hannah Phillips & Family, Elaina Zachary,
Gloria Ray, Kelly Popwell, Glynda Gausnaell, Lindsay Joyce, Patricia Carter, Connie McAlpin, Roger
Gaskill, Michael McAlpin, Isla Roache, Jason McCullum, Dan Cason, Carolene Johnson, Kathy Johnson, William Reynolds, Albert Gatton, Charlotte Young, Paul Tang, Noreen Parker, Michael Driggers,
Dr. Bill Dorminy, Ellis McNeal Jr., Maurice Hannah, Rebecca Prescott, Earl Black, Tom Grizzaffe, James Kenneth
Cox Jr., Lonny Joseph Waring Jr., Merinda Mixon, Christian Arocho, Karen Browning, Lori Pope, Derick Mercher, Lee McConaha, Annie Burns, Spence Newsome, Toby Foster, Bill Bazemore, Bill Caballero, Harris Lott, Eldee
Rutland, Mary Beth Cox, and Florence Struempler.