Carpenter - St. Joseph Catholic Church

The
Carpenter
May 1, 2016
6th Sunday of Easter
Our Vision
Through our
Baptism and Eucharist,
we are called to love
as Christ loves and
serve as Christ serves.
Our Mission
In Jesus Christ, we will grow
and flourish through
Engaging, welcoming and
building community
Lifelong faith formation
Social justice and service
to others in need
Engaging and
understanding the energy
and interests of our youth
Prayer and worship that
deepens our spiritual life
Accountability in using
our resources wisely
Our Women’s Guild enjoyed a lovely Spring Luncheon on
April 21. See what is upcoming for the Guild on page 3!
so that we
may live life
abundantly!
St. Joseph Catholic Church—Libertyville, Illinois
www.stjoseph-libertyville.org
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Upcoming Events at St. Joseph Catholic Church
May 1 Concert featuring young musicians, 7:30 p.m.
May 5 Holy Hour & Adoration for Vocations, Church. 3:00 p.m.
May 10 Dr. Pauline Viviano talk, Koenig Center, 7:00 p.m, May 14 Euchre Night, 200 Building, 7:00 p.m.
More information at www.stjoseph-libertyville.org
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Guild of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Guild of St. Joseph provides many social, spiritual and service opportunities for its members. We will unite the women of
the parish in a community of service and offer each member the
opportunity to use her individual talents. The Guild is divided
into groups called Circles. The purpose of Circles is to provide
the opportunity for women to work in smaller groups toward common goals.
Please contact us to join or to learn more: [email protected].
Circle News Circles are open to all Guild members. Please join in—we’d love
to see you!
Monday, May 2 - St. Rose Quilting Circle: 11:00 a.m. at the Formation Center. (Circle leader: Cheryl Craig, [email protected])
Wednesday, May 4 - Ss. Mary & Martha Faith Circle: 1:30 p.m. in the St.
Joseph Room at the parish office. (Circle leaders: Glenda Braun, dgbraun75@
gmail.com or Linda Popeck, [email protected])
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our De-Signs on Spring Luncheon last week at White Deer Run. We all had a wonderful time together
while enjoying the beautiful spring weather. Thank you to Susan Behringer
for her fabulous tips on How to Make your House a Home.
Mothers with Young Children
Bi-monthly Meeting: Please join us on Thursday, May 5 as
we welcome Libertyville Fire & Police Departments along
with Foss Swim School to discuss summer safety.
Looking to become more involved with MYC? Consider joining the
MYC Board for the 2016-2017 year! All MYC members are eligible to
join! We currently have a few positions left to fill. If interested, please
contact [email protected] to learn more!
As a reminder, please see BigTent for all MYC event info, RSVP,
volunteer and charity/fundraising opportunities!
Our meetings begin at 9:15 a.m. at the St. Joseph Formation Center,
located at 112 N. Milwaukee Ave. Parking and entry is through the rear
of the building. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. Babysitting will be available for the little ones: $6/one child or $8/two or more.
We look forward to seeing you there!
If you or someone you know would like to join MYC, please contact
us at [email protected]. Membership is free and you can be as involved as you like. We’d love to have you!
Euchre Night on Saturday, May 14
The last Euchre night before our summer break is Saturday, May
14. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., cards begin at 7:00 p.m. Please note
our location: 200 North Milwaukee, Lower Level (the Century 21
Building at the corner of Hurlburt and Milwaukee; enter through
Milwaukee Avenue doors). St. Joe’s Euchre Night is for anyone
interested in casual Euchre play, meeting fellow parishioners, munching on
snacks, and having some laughs. Players are adults that are singles or couples
of all ages. These are stand-alone events and you’re not making any commitment about attending future nights. If you’re interested in joining us at our
next Euchre Night, or you just have some questions, please send an email to
Stuart and Fran Skinner at [email protected].
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Senior Corner:
Community & Parish
Activities
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ST. JOSEPH PARISH SPONSORED
May 1 – Easter Concert
See the Carpenter article for details.
LIBERTYVILLE SENIOR CENTER
& SENIOR COUNCIL SPONSORED
May 4 – Marriott Trip
May 9 – Birthday Bash
May 11 – Planting Party
May 19 – Hall of Fame
May 25 – Flower Show
May 20 – Bingo
See the Senior Update on tables in Narthex for more information.
Cook Memorial Library has afternoon
movies on Thursday (Cook) or Friday
(Aspen). Tuesday and Sunday – Free Art
Exhibit at Fould’s Gallery on 2nd Street
north of Church Street.
Irish Set Dancing
Irish Set Dancing, similar to
American Square Dancing, involves eight people dancing in a square or
circle. It originated in Irish homes years
back where Irish folk gathered to play music, tell stories and sing folk songs. It is great
fun and a super aerobic workout. We have
a group here at St. Joseph’s—St. Joe’s Set
Dancing Club—that meets every Wednesday evening in St. Joseph School at 8:00 p.m.
It is open to everyone and if you’d like to
join us call Nuala at 847-280-0006 or email
[email protected]. Slainte!
Please join us in
welcoming the following
new parish members:
Steve and Colleen
Blomgren, Jose and Camila
Nacher, Matthew & Susan
Kurland and Stephen &
Sheena Franklin.
Welcome to our community
of faith!
Faith Formation—————————————
A Gentle Breeze and a Blazing Fire:
The Spirit in the Bible
Tuesday, May 10, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Koenig Center
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Scripture scholar Dr. Pauline Viviano returns to our Parish for this Adult Faith
Formation Program. The Spirit is perhaps
the most elusive member of the Trinity,
and rightly so, for how do you capture the
wind? We will attempt to “chase after wind” and grow in our understanding
of the Spirit by exploring how the Spirit is presented in both the Old and New
Testaments. To register or for additional information, please visit http://www.
stjoseph-libertyville.org/adult-formation or contact Eileen Glynn-Tucker at
eglynntucker @gmail.com.
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Women: Get This on
Your Calendar
Women of St. Joseph’s, please save
the date to attend a
Christ Renews His
Parish weekend
this fall! The weekend will be held October 15-16 on the beautiful grounds
of the Cardinal Stritch Retreat House.
Is this the time you answer the call?
Listen prayerfully! If you have any
questions, please contact Eileen Szuba
at [email protected] or Renee
Zorc at [email protected].
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and Friday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m. In June, all Faith Weaving families
will attend a joint closing session on June 5 at 6:00 p.m. which
includes a BYOP (Bring Your Own Picnic). There will be not be
Faith Weaving sessions on June 5 at 2:00 p.m. or June 10 at 6:30 p.m.
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available online, in the Parish Office, or during Religious Education class
times. Late fees will not be assessed until after May 31. Register before this
date for the best selection of classes.
Please pray for all our children who have received the Sacrament of the
Eucharist in the past two weeks. Blessings to them!
Help Wanted: Catechists for 2016-2017
Catechists are volunteers who encourage children in their faith, while growing in their own. They are people just like you who don’t have answers to everything, but are willing to take the time to engage others in discovering who
we are as Catholic people. During the course of the catechetical year, these
teachers reap several benefits, including:
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for more information, 847-990-1263.
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Jubilee Year of Mercy
Rejoice
To rejoice is to be joyful..And by surrendering to God,
To
to depend on God, to rest in God, to obey God…
we abide in Him and when we do that...there will be joy.
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I say it again: rejoice!”
(Philippians 4:4.)
“Share the Light”/Women’s Council
Celebrating your 50th Anniversary?
Register Now for Totus Tuus –
“Totally Yours”
June 27 - July 1
9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Register now for the best
week of the summer!
Kids have fun learning and living our Catholic faith in this week-long
“Catholic Camp” for kids entering the 2nd through
8th grade. Totus Tuus is taught by college students
and seminarians who were trained in teaching and
passing on their excitement about Catholicism. Last
summer, kids unanimously gave a thumbs-up to the
games, skits, and active way to grow in faith. Camp
will focus on the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary and Prayer this summer. What did the campers
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and fun but still taught us about our religion.”
Totus Tuus registration fee is $60 each for the
1st and 2nd child in a family, and $20 for each subsequent child. The price includes a T-shirt. Register at http://www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/summerprograms. Visit our Give Central page at https://goo.
gl/PNRkKF to secure your spot. Please email Eileen
Glynn-Tucker, [email protected], to volunteer
or for more information.
The Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass will
be held on Sunday, September 18, 2016, at 2:45
p.m. at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 North State
Street in Chicago. Couples married in 1966
interested in attending this celebration should contact their parish office by early June to register. For further information, call the
Marriage and Family Ministries Office at 312-534-8351 or visit:
www.marriageandfamilyministries.org.
Marriage Tip of the Week:
May is Mary’s month. Do you have an image of Our
Lady in your home? It can be a good reminder to
ask for her intercession throughout the day. visit www.foryourmarriage.org.
Sponsored by the St. Joseph Marriage Enrichment Ministry
- CAVE QUEST - FOLLOWING JESUS,
THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
Join us as we grab our flashlights to head on
a Cave Quest for Vacation Bible School at St.
Joseph Parish. This year we will ground kids
in the ROCK SOLID foundation of God’s
LOVE, a LOVE that takes us through life’s
dark times.
June 20 through June 24
Children entering 3-year old preschool through 5th grade are invited to attend. Your children will be reminded how Jesus gives
us hope, courage, direction, love and power through bible stories and songs, games, crafts, and even in their daily snack. For
more information go to http://stjoseph-libertyville.org/summerprograms. If you have any questions, contact Karen Graham at
[email protected] or Nancy Lothspeich at nlothspeich7@
yahoo.com
HELP WANTED: Adult and youth volunteers (entering 6th – high
school) are needed to make this year another successful year at Vacation Bible School. It will be a week you will never forget. Please
prayerfully consider joining us as a crew leader, station volunteer
or station leader. All help welcome!
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Young Adult Session
Pray for Vocations
Looking to connect with other young
Catholic professionals in the Chicago
area? Want to be a part of a community shaped by Jesuit and Ignatian teachings and values? Join us on Tuesday,
May 3 at 6:00 p.m. for Faith & Justice:
A Jesuit Perspective on Immigration,
a talk by Fr. Sean Carroll, SJ on why
Catholics should care about immigration and what young adults can
do to help. Location: Fornelli Alumni
Lounge at Saint Ignatius College Prep
in Chicago. For more information and
to register: charis.org/jesuitconnections.
The Archdiocese recommends that parishes
provide for a holy hour to pray for priestly
vocations. In support of this, the St. Joseph
Vocation Committee and our Spiritual Formation Committee has scheduled a holy
hour, with Eucharistic Adoration, to be held
every Thursday from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in the
church to offer prayers for priestly vocations.
Thursdays have been chosen as an ideal day
for having the prayer hour as it coincides
with Holy Thursday and the institution of the priesthood at the Last Supper. If
you are looking for a special action this year, what better way than a short visit on
Thursday to pray for an increase in priestly vocations? If you are unable to join us,
please keep vocations in your prayers.
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Banns of Marriage
Sarah Janco & Miguel Echeverria
Baptisms
Adelle Murphy Lacey, daughter of
Susan (Webb) and Travis Lacey
Lucas Daniel Laidley, son of Lauren
(Damico) and Luke Laidley
Jack Gregory Benassi, son of Sara
(Snook) and David Benassi
Caleb Matthew Howeth, son of Kristin
(Creed) and Matthew Howeth
Alexander Paul Sowul, son of Margaret
(Nowotarska) and Marek Sowul
Ministry of Care
Visits
Maybe you or someone
you love is unable to leave
their home because of
sickness or circumstances.
If they cannot get out to
Mass, let us know. A Minister of Care
will visit, bring Holy Communion, and
pray with them. Our trained Ministers
of Care are ready to offer comfort and
support. Please contact us to make arrangements for this visit—Parish Office (847-362-2073), or Arlyss Lasecki
(847-778-8023), or Judy Salzman
(847-393-7689).
Presiders/Deacons
Schedules
Saturday, May 7
5:00
Fr. Hennessey
Deacon Kashmar
Sunday, May 8
7:15
Fr. Bozovsky
9:00
Fr. Bozovsky
10:45
Fr. Le
Deacon Tiemeier
10:45 KC
Fr. Trout
12:30
Fr. Kartje
Deacon Tiemeier
5:00
Fr. Le
Sunday Masses 5:00 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday 7:15, 9:00, 10:45 a.m. (10:45 in
Church and in Koenig Center), 12:30,
5:00 p.m. Prearranged Baptisms at 1:45
p.m. Saturday Masses 8:30 a.m. (Second Saturdays-Sacrament of Healing at
Mass) Weekday Masses 6:30 and 8:30
a.m. or as scheduled. Holy Day Masses:
6:30, 8:30 a.m., Noon, 7:00 p.m. Reconciliation Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00
Noon or by appointment.
In Memory
Please pray for the souls of:
Joe Palid
Jose Aguilar
Allen Wamser
Please Pray for the Sick
Nancy Bodner
Michelle Miller Rawley
Linda Blazevich
Leslie Heatherman
Arlene Jacobsen
James McDonough
Christine Bozovsky
Mario Lenzini
Maria E. Coton
Brett Becker
Kif Ward
Janet Jacob
Maddy McInerney
Kevin Scanlan
Ann Kent
Cliff Young
Peter Sylvester
Aidan Kirkpatrick
Diane LaCrosse
Bridget Shiel
Micah Peckels Quirk
After 4 weeks, please
notify the parish office if your loved
one is still in need of our prayers.
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Mass Intentions
Concert This Sunday Evening!
Our youth music ministers invite you to a presentation of their musicianship in the church at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 1. Recitalists will offer individual and group selections from classical to contemporary composers.
Free admission.
April 25: The Annunciation + 1 month
A life celebrated… from the moment of conception
Just about one month ago, March 25, we celebrated the Solemnity of the Annunciation, when the Angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would conceive a child and name
him Jesus. (Luke 1:26-38, NAB) At one month in the womb,
the embryonic Jesus would have been barely one-tenth of an
inch in length, practically imperceptible to Mary, save for
Gabriel’s message. Yet, his being at that moment was the
promise of life for us, to be fulfilled in his life, death and
Resurrection.
In our high-tech society, we have kits to help
identify when a woman has conceived a child and become a mother. Still, save for that “message”, her child
at one month is practically imperceptible, too. Nonetheless, the heart has begun
to beat; and the promise of a life to be fulfilled is there, as it was for Mary at the
Annunciation.
In the past month, St. Joe’s celebrated the Mass of the Innocents on April 5,
recalling the heartbreaking moments when the lives of our children ended all too
soon. And, on April 16, Monsignor Dennis Lyle invited us to reflect in faith on
difficult decisions we face at the end of life. These were two ways we honored the
life of every individual regardless of station and at every stage of development.
We are into the second month after the celebration of the Annunciation and
next week we will celebrate Mother’s Day. There will be cards and calls, visits and
gifts. The Gospel reading on Mother’s Day will begin with a passage from John,
“Lifting up his eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed, saying: ‘Holy Father, I pray not only
for them, but also for those who will believe in me through their word.” Pray that
all will be touched by that prayer and commit to bringing the Kingdom of God
into the lives of all from conception to the moment each stands on the threshold
of eternity.
Monday
6:30
and
8:30
and
Tuesday
6:30
8:30
and
Wednesday
6:30
8:30
and
Thursday
6:30
and
8:30
and
Friday
6:30
and
8:30
and
Saturday
8:30
and
Sunday
May 2
Bill Kibble
Lucille Leary, well-being
Mary Toussaint, well-being
Catherine Arnieri
May 3
Marijo Komp
Elsa Griarte
Paul Pikalek
May 4
Chuck Neville
Rita Gorman
John Thumel
May 5
Ed Lobus
Ronald Corbin
Paul Obenauf
John Budding
May 6
John Thumel
Hazel Finnegan
Mary R. Lockowitz
Beverly Martino
May 7
Mary Laura Morgan
Joseph Neururer
All parishioners
Worship Accessibility for
Persons with Disabilities
Accessible Washrooms, west side
of narthex Hearing Loop for persons
with hearing aids Assisted Hearing
Devices in sacristy for persons with
difficulty hearing Accessible, Powered
Door at east end of narthex Ramped
north entrances to narthex Accessible
Ramp on east side of sanctuary Pew
Accessibility on east front side section
Pew Accessibility on east front of center section Padded Pew last row, far
southeast corner of church
Accessible parking spaces north of
church along Maple Avenue.
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Youth Ministry Update:
On Sunday, April 24, twelve teens gathered for an ice cream social, games, and faith-sharing. We also talked about what
things the teens would like do for future youth ministry events; great ideas, everyone! Thank you to all who joined us, and
if you weren’t there, we are sorry we missed you! As we plan future events, stay tuned in to our website and our social media channels: www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/youth-ministry, Twitter: @projectjoelib Instagram: projectjoelib Facebook:
Project Joseph: St. Joseph Youth Ministry. We hope you can join us next time!
Additionally, we are seeking adult volunteers to help with our youth ministry. If you love the energy of teens and want
to be part of a team that shares faith and fun, please contact Kate Mayer Tekampe, Coordinator of Youth Ministry. We hope
you will join us!
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Help Prepare Our Young People for Confirmation
St. Joseph Youth Ministry is currently seeking adults to help prepare 7th and 8th graders to receive the Sacrament of
Confirmation. The groups meet every other week for one and a half hours either on campus or in the volunteer’s home.
Please contact Kate Mayer Tekampe, Coordinator of Youth Ministry, at 847-990-1266 or [email protected] if you are interested in learning more or would like to volunteer. Thank you!
Social Justice & Service—————————
Employment Ministry
to Meet on May 4
Today’s challenging job markets require that we think through
not only what “product”
we have to offer (our
strengths, skills, credentials, experience, etc.) but
also where we want to offer
it. This is especially true since many of
us are constrained by real estate considerations. At our next meeting, John
Russert will present “Targeting Companies in Geographic Areas” which will
help you address your geographic preferences using various databases which
can help identify employers who may
be your best prospects. Our meeting is
from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Formation
Center (112 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville, 60048), Room C. Please enter
from the rear of the building.
The St. Joseph Employment Ministry assists the unemployed and underemployed in the pursuit of fulfilling
employment opportunities that meet
the needs of their personal offerings and
career goals. Anyone with a job to fill or
an interest in assisting job-seekers is also
invited to attend. Meetings are usually
held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of
each month and typically feature topical presentations followed by discussion
and group networking. All are welcome!
If you have questions, please contact
John Jennings at jfjennings@comcast.
net. Employers are invited to post open
positions with us by sending an email to:
StJosephEmploymentMinistry@
yahoogroups.com.
5K Run/Walk Dash Around the Lake
On the private grounds at the Mundelein Seminary
Saturday 9am June 13, 2015
Saturday,
June 11, 9:00 a.m.
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Enjoy an opportunity to run/walk through a beautiful course for all levels.
Competitive run or fun run, walkers and families. Kids 6 and under free/-strollers
allowed at your own discretion. Course USATF measured certified.
Race T-shirt, chip/bib timed, age medal awards.
Go to www.getmeregistered.com to register!!
“To Find race-in search field enter: dash around the lake
Or go to actual URL http://getmeregistered.com/koc5klakedash
Questions email: [email protected]
Organized by Knights of Columbus, Council 3674-St. Joseph’s Libertyville
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Aid for Women
Aid for Women of Northern Lake County is a 32-year-old all-volunteer center (4606 W. Old Grand Avenue,
next door to the Gurnee Fire Station) with a mission to educate and encourage women and men with good
decision-making information and resources with regard to life choices. The mission statement is: To give hope
to women who are pregnant, explain the risks involved in abortion, and offer life-affirming alternatives such as
parenting and adoption. Each client is treated with respect and dignity and confidentiality. Appropriate referrals are made to afford the best prenatal care for herself and her child. Free pregnancy testing and doctor referrals for prenatal care are available by appointment. All clients are offered information about adoption and there
are no fees for services. If the client is single, she is presented with the opportunity to change her lifestyle and begin a life of
chastity until marriage. A maternity clothes lending closet, literature and books on pregnancy and natural family planning
are free as well. A medical set of fetal models shows the client how pregnancy progresses. Help is available in our Gurnee office or over the phone at 847-249-2700, and our community outreach volunteers welcome opportunities to speak to groups
and classes. Spanish-speaking assistance is also available. Donations of baby care products and equipment are always appreciated. Referrals are also made for post-abortion healing and retreats. Visit our website: www.aidforwomenlakecounty.org.
Word of Life
“Little did I know that God was there,
all along, offering me his love…The
power of forgiveness is life-altering. I
am happy again and the people whom I
love sense that.”
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Green Tip
of the Week
SPRING CLEANING YOUR
REFRIGERATOR AND PANTRY?
Give your fridge
and pantry a good
solid cleaning with
environmentally
friendly cleaners.
Avoid using commercial cleansers with
harsh chemicals. You can disinfect and
with homemade, natural cleaners just
as well. Try these natural cleaners that
will have your kitchen sparkling. Vinegar and Water: fill a bucket with warm
water and add 1 cup of white vinegar.
White vinegar is mildly acidic and
will dissolve dirt, hard water deposits
and grime. It is a natural deodorizer,
meaning it absorbs odors rather than
covering them up. Don’t worry—the
vinegar smell disappears once dry.
Lemon and Baking Soda Scrub: for
tough stuck-on goop in your fridge or
stove top, cut a lemon in half, sprinkle with baking soda, and scrub away.
Baking soda has mild abrasive action
and natural deodorizing properties.
Loving Outreach to
Survivors of Suicide
LOSS meets monthly throughout the
Archdiocese. Suicide is a tragedy for
not only the victim, but for the loved
ones left behind. Catholic Charities invites those who have experienced the
devastation of suicide to participate
by phoning 312-655-7283. LOSS is a
non-denominational program offering
hope and healing.
Need Help?
Green Update!
SWALCO TO KEEP ELECTRONICS RECYCLING
AVAILABLE THROUGH 2016
Good news! At an April 14 meeting, the SWALCO
Board voted to keep electronics recycling available to
Lake County residents through the end of the year at the
five current sites: Waukegan, Highland Park, Grayslake,
Grant Township, and Cuba Township. For hours and
locations check www.swalco.org. For more useful earth-friendly tips: http://www.
stjoseph-libertyville.org/ministries/earth_stewardship.
Catholic Relief Services Responds
to Earthquake in Ecuador
On Saturday, April 16,
a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the coast
of Ecuador. At least
272 people have been
reported dead, and
well over 2,500 were
injured. Rescue teams
and citizens are still working to uncover those trapped in collapsed buildings.
This is the strongest earthquake Ecuador has experienced since 1979, when an
earthquake triggering tsunamis killed over 600 people.
At this time, Catholic Relief Services teams on the ground are evaluating
needs and preparing to assist local partners in providing emergency relief and
support. CRS anticipates that water, food and emergency shelter will be the greatest needs in the coming days.
CRS has been present in Ecuador since the 1960s, investing in training for
risk mapping, contingency planning, first responders, and other measures in areas at risk for flooding, seismic activity and extreme weather. CRS also has ongoing programming with the Scalabrini Mission Sisters, providing critical humanitarian, psychological, social and legal aid to Colombian refugees.
Please pray and consider donating generously to help CRS strengthen their
response to the loss and devastation in Ecuador. Make donations to:
Ecuador Earthquake Emergency Appeal, Catholic Relief Services, 3525 S. Lake
Park Avenue. Chicago, IL 60653. Thank you sincerely.
Have you been planning to make a change in your life, but you can’t find the time and energy? Maybe
we can help. The Holbrook Counseling Center of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago
provides counseling services at our office in Mundelein and other locations. We have affordable fees,
and we accept private pay and/or behavioral health insurance. We are in network with BC/BS PPO. To
schedule an appointment, please call Catholic Charities’ Holbrook Counseling Center at 847-782-4049.
—————————Social Justice & Service
AAIM Grief Support Group Meets Here Monthly
The Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists invites anyone who has experienced loss or injury due to a drunk driver and/
or distracted driver to attend our self-help grief group. The group will meet at Saint Joseph’s Formation Center, Suite C at 7:00
p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month. For more information, contact Rita Kreslin at 847-240-0027. The purpose of our
meetings is to help victims of impaired/distracted driving crashes recover emotionally, spiritually, physically and mentally
from their loss.
We cannot change what happened, but we want to learn how to live, love, laugh and have peace in our lives again. Our
primary purpose is to live a peaceful life remembering the happy times. We do not want to forget the crash, but we don’t
want to dwell on the pain. We hope to bond with the other victims who understand our pain. We will share our experiences,
strengths and hope to help others and ourselves. We are not professional counselors, nor do we claim to be. We are a self-help
group and we only share our stories with one another.
Grief group topics will change from month to month. Some of the topics we have covered are: surviving the holidays,
how our grieving has affected our loved ones, journaling, coping skills, dealing with our anger, and how we keep memories
of our loved ones alive.
Facts About AAIM—The Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (AAIM) is an Illinois-based, statewide citizen’s action
group which, in 32 years, has gained a high degree of credibility in Illinois political, law enforcement, civic and business
circles. Two Illinois citizens, Carol Golin and Glenn Kalin, both of whom lost family members because of drunk drivers,
founded AAIM in 1982. Others quickly joined and today the organization has more than 5,000 members and contributors
throughout Illinois. For more information about AAIM visit: www.aaim1.org.
––——––––—–—–—————–Accountability
Stewardship of Treasure
Weekly Offering for April 10, 2016
Current Year
Last Year
Week Year to Date
Week Year to Date
Weekend Offering
$23,662
$987,313 $37,558 $1,039,105
Electronic Giving
$2,955
$579,814 $25,713
$573,704
Total Collection
$26,617 $1,567,127 $63,271 $1,612,809
Budget for Collection
$41,000 $1,681,000
Difference
$(14,383) $(113,873)
St. Joseph Parish is grateful to those who give generously on the weekends and
monthly through our automatic contribution program. Thank you to those who
regularly and generously give of their treasure as well as those who give of their
time and talent to support the work our parish does in the name of Jesus Christ.
Learn more at www.stjoseph-libertyville.org.
Stay Connected with your
St. Joseph Family!
We have options for everyone!
Website: www.stjoseph-libertyville.org
Facebook:
facebook.com/stjosephlibertyville
Twitter:
@sjlibertyville
Email Newsletter: sign up here
http://goo.gl/dJWO2E
Sign up to receive occasional emails from
St. Joe’s. We currently send an email out
twice a month.
Thoughts on Giving
“…do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” (John 14:27) Our limited human understanding cannot begin to understand
the immense power of God. Instead of trusting in God, we think we can control every outcome. Do you want to make God
laugh? Tell Him your plans. The next time worry, anxiety or fear creeps in, thank God for all He has given you and trust He
has a better plan for you.
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Catholic Nurses
to Meet
The Council of Catholic Nurses of Lake
County will celebrate Nurses Week on
Saturday, May 14 at St. Joseph Catholic
Church. All nurses are invited to 8:30
a.m. Mass in church followed by a Potluck Breakfast and a speaker, both in
the Formation Center one block south
of the church. Please park and enter
from the back parking lot. Members
are free, non-members are $5. Please
RSVP to Ginny at 847-680-8775. Don’t
forget to bring a dish to share.
Camp Courage for
Grieving Children
July 11-15 in Ingleside
Camp Courage is a program for children ages 6-13 who are grieving the
loss of a loved one. Participants can
explore and express their feelings in a
safe, supportive and fun environment
led by professionally trained counselors from JourneyCare. There is no cost
to this program, thanks to the generous support of sponsors, community
partners and families. For more information, call 224-770-CARE or email
[email protected].
Our Faith
Our Mission
Our Journey
…..your guide
Subscribe today!
Call 312-534-7777 or visit www.catholicnewworld.com
Unemployed?
Returning to the workforce?
Making a change?
Career Resource Center
can guide and support
you through your search.
Learn how to best market
yourself - gain an edge
against the competition.
CRC, a nonprofit career transition center,
has been helping job candidates for 26 years
and is supported by your congregation.
www.CareerResourceCenter.org
847-295-5626
Attorneys Needed
Prairie State Legal Services invites
you to volunteer as a telephone counseling attorney. Volunteer attorneys
provide brief advice and referral services only (no in-court or direct representation required). Volunteer attorneys
may call clients from the convenience of their home or office, or from Prairie
State’s Waukegan office (325 W. Washington St.) during regular telephone counseling hours, M-Th. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. All volunteer service is covered by Prairie State’s
malpractice insurance. Whether you are retired, semi-retired, inactive, a stay-athome parent, have an out of state license, or are actively practicing law but have a
few hours to volunteer, we would love to have you join us! We provide the training, instruction, and staff support to help you help our clients. Prairie State is a
not-for-profit law firm serving Lake and 35 other counties in Illinois. We provide
legal services at no fee to the poor, elderly and people with disabilities. We focus
on legal problems that impact the ability of our clients to meet their basic human
needs. Please consider using your legal skills to serve the poor and vulnerable in
this way. For more information, please contact Cindy Matre at cmatre@pslegal.
org or 630-287-0317.
Beyond Hearing Aids:
Sound Advice Class on May 5
Sound Advice Classes will be offered at no charge
at St. Joseph’s Formation Center on the first
Thursday of every month. The next class is May
5 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Julie Kneip, Doctor of
Audiology, of Hearing Associates, Inc., will be conducting the complimentary classes. It
is a series of two classes. If you or a loved one has a hearing loss, these classes are not to
be missed! When there’s hearing loss in the family, all family members are encouraged
to be involved in the implementation of a hearing loss strategy. The primary goal of
the classes is to educate about hearing loss beyond the use of hearing aids. Previous
attendees have experienced improved social relationships, decreased isolation,
improved self-confidence, and increased understanding of communication strategies.
Recommendations provided regarding public gatherings, structuring the home
environment for maximum audibility, the rights of people with hearing impairments
(as mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act), and ways to preserve and protect
your hearing. To register, please call Hearing Associates, Inc. at 888-510-8428 for a
reservation. Space is limited. Enter Formation Center at back entrance.
Carmel Catholic Invites 6th and 7th
Grade Students
Carmel Catholic High School invites 6th and 7th grade students to CARMELFEST
on Saturday, May 14, from 7:00-9:30 p.m. CARMELFEST is a truly one-of-a-kind
event with games, food music and much more! The $5 admission fee gives students
access to all attractions as well as food. Attractions include bungee trampolines,
obstacle course, mechanical bull, music, dancing, and video games. All students are
required to submit a permission form completed by their parent or guardian. Preregister and submit your permission slip on-line at carmelhs.org/carmelfest2016, or
call 847-388-3320.
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St. Joseph Catholic Church
121 E. Maple Avenue, Libertyville, Illinois 60048
Phone 847-362-2073
Fax 847-362-6821
Parish Office hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Saturday - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
E-mail [email protected] Website www.stjoseph-libertyville.org
Rev. John Trout, Pastor
[email protected]
Rev. Joseph Nhat Le, Associate Pastor
[email protected]
Rev. Matthew Bozovsky, Associate Pastor
[email protected]
Rev. John Hennessey, Pastor Emeritus
[email protected]
Deacons George Kashmar, Dennis Mudd, David Tiemeier
Pastoral Staff
Mrs. Mary Causey - Director of Social Justice and Service
847-990-1213, [email protected]
Mrs. Ann Harmon - Parish Office Manager
847-362-2073, [email protected]
Mr. Dan Harris, Facilities Manager
847-722-5345, [email protected]
Deacon George Kashmar, Pastoral Director of Ministries
847-990-1224, [email protected]
Mrs. Chris Keffer, Director of Catechesis
847-990-1226, [email protected]
Mrs. Kate Mayer Tekampe, Coordinator of Youth Ministry
847-990-1266, [email protected]
Mrs. Kelly McMahon, Director of Technology
847-990-1277, [email protected]
Mrs. Anne Phoenix - Principal, St. Joseph School
847-362-0730, [email protected]
Mrs. Anna Roeser, Director of Administration
847-990-1241, [email protected]
Mr. Ron Vanasdlen, MAM, Director of Music
847-990-1276, [email protected]
Parish Pastoral Council
E-mail the PPC at [email protected]. Your questions and suggestions are
welcome.
Members of the Parish Pastoral Council: Fr. John Trout
Dan Coughlin
Eileen Glynn-Tucker
Michael Knight
Mike Mulligan
Kathleen O’Connor (Chair)
Gerry Salzman
Janine Wilson
Parish Finance Council
Fr. John Trout
Jim Groth
Bob Killackey
Brian Savage
Ryan Kasten
Tom Sear (Chair)
Bulletin Submissions
Submit Carpenter articles to Marie Tuohy
([email protected]) after approval
by your Pastoral Staff liaison. Articles must
be received by Noon on the Monday before
issue date.
New Parishioners
Welcome! Please stop or call the parish office
weekdays from 9:00 to 4:00 p.m. or download
registration form on-line at www.stjosephlibertyville.org.
Announcements at Mass
Due to Anna Roeser by Noon on Mondays,
[email protected]. Guideline:
brief 2-3 sentences.
Accessibility
If you have a disability and require special
accommodations at a parish event, please
call the parish office.
Ministry of Care,
Sacrament of the Sick
The Sacrament of the Sick is celebrated at 8:30
a.m. Mass on the 2nd Saturday of each month,
or by arrangement. Contact the parish office
if seriously ill, hospitalized, or homebound.
A Minister of Care is available to bring Communion.
Guide to Funeral Planning
Please call the parish office for assistance
from a Bereavement Minister and a funeral
planning guide.
Stay Connected
Website: www.stjoseph-libertyville.org.
Facebook: facebook.com/StJosephLibertyville
Twitter: @sjlibertyville
Matrimony
Congratulations! Please contact the parish
office as soon as you are engaged. 6 months
is usually required for marriage preparation.
Infant Baptism
As an expectant parent, you are invited to the
Pre-Baptismal Session three months prior to
birth; 6:00 p.m. the 2nd Monday of every other
month. Next session: May 2016.
Baptism for School-Aged
Children
Preparation classes for parents and children
begin in September. Call 362-5797 for information and registration.
Sacrament of Penance
Celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday mornings
or by arrangement.
Office Hours & Evening Access The Parish Office and Ministry Center at 121 E. Maple Avenue is open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday and 8:00 a.m.-Noon on Saturday. The front door of the P.O.M. Center has a keypad for entry into its vestibule area.
Anyone hosting a scheduled meeting in the evening or on a weekend is asked to pick up the key for the space they need before 4:30
p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) or by 12:00 Noon on Saturday (for weekend meetings) if you cannot make it by 4:30 (M-F) or by Noon Saturday,
please call the office, 847-362-2073, before 4:30 (M-F) or Noon Saturday to reserve your key and to get the access code for the vestibule, where the key will be kept. You must return the key immediately after your event by putting it in the same box you obtained
it from, NOT in the slot to the left of the door.
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Breaking Open the Word
A Journey to Discipleship Jesus Companions Us Through Scripture
1. Proclaim God’s Word. Choose someone to read the Scripture. After reading, there is silence from the group in reverence.
2. Invite Response. Invite individuals to respond to a word, phrase or passage that strikes them in some way.
3. Praise God. After a period of response, close by leading the group in praise of God by praying together the Glory Be.
Next Sunday’s Gospel — Luke 24: 46-53
Leader: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke
Jesus said to his disciples: “Thus it is written that the Christ
would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day and that
repentance, for the forgiveness of sins, would be preached in
his name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You
are witnesses of these things. And behold I am sending the
promise of my Father upon you; but stay in the city until you
are clothed with power from on high.”
Response: Glory to You, O Lord
Then he led them out as far as Bethany, raised his hands,
and blessed them. As he blessed them he parted from them
and was taken up to heaven. They did him homage and then
returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and they were continually in the temple praising God.
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Reflection
As we approach the end of the Easter season, we are presented with an incredible opportunity. Listening to Jesus’ prayer as
presented in John’s Gospel, we are privileged to hear the voice of God sharing His deepest desires for each and every one
of us. While Jesus taught us how to pray to the Father, we now also have the amazing gift of hearing how He prayed to the
Father. Jesus’ prayer is worthy of our fullest attention and regular reflection, not so much to study and know but to take into
our hearts and feel. This conversation with the Father provides us not only with the context for all of Scripture, but is a great
source for joy and peace in the ups and downs of our faith journey. Jesus tells us why He came to walk among us, suffered
death on the cross and was raised from the dead. He wants us to know we are children of the Father whose love for each of
us knows no limits. God wants us to live in that love during our time on earth and to return to live in unity with Him for
all eternity. It can be a daunting challenge to know God, especially in a culture that seeks to deny Him. Jesus was sent into
a world that had also fallen away and few knew or acknowledged God’s sovereignty. Jesus came so that all might once again
know the fullness of God’s never-ending love. Through this beautiful passage Jesus reminds us we only need to turn to Him
in order to experience the love of the Father and live with the confidence of knowing that we have nothing to fear for He will
always be at our side.
For further reflection on the relationship of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit see the Catechism
of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 232-262.
Reflection Questions
1. Jesus tells us that He was sent to make the Father’s love known to each of us. What does His life tell me about the nature
of God’s love for me?
2. Jesus, through the power of the Holy Spirit, brought the Church into being to assure that we could continue to know
God’s love through the example of His life. How can I look to the Church to help strengthen my faith and help me to resist
the temptation to give in to an increasingly secular world around me?
3. Jesus’ prayer was that the “world may know that You sent me.” What can I do to help those in my world better know the
love of God through how I try to follow the example of Christ?
Readings for the Week
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 — 16:4a
St. Athanasius
1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-5; Jn 14:6-14
Ss. Philip and James
Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15
Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-20
Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23
Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28
Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17- 23; 10:19-23; Lk 24:46-53