Historic

Fr. Timothy P. Andres, O. Carm.,

Saint Joseph

Deacon Dave Raskowski

Church

Pastor

416 N. Chicago Street Joliet, IL 60432 815-727-9378 Weekend Assistants Fr. Joseph Atcher, O.Carm. Fr. Jeff Smialek, O. Carm.

May 1, 2016 Sixth Sunday of Easter

Weekend Masses Saturday, 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 a.m. Slovenian Mass, 4th Sunday, 8:30 a.m. Weekday Masses Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Refer to the bulletin for Mass times. Adoration Chapel Open after weekday Masses, 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. New Parishioners are most welcome & are asked to register at the rectory. Rectory Hours 7:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

Emergency Pager: 815-724-6151 Parish Website: www.stjosephjoliet.org Museum: stjosephjolietmuseum.com Catholics Come Home: www.catholicscomehome.org

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Historic St. Joseph Church Historic St. Joseph Church, located at the north end of Joliet’s City Center, was established in 1891 to serve the growing community of Slovenian immigrants who had se led in the town at the end of the nineteenth century. The present church building, made of Indiana limestone, with its dis nc ve dual steeples and silver hue, was erected in 1905. Saturday, April 30 —Vigil 4:00 p.m. Judy Fenoglio (Sharon Planinsek) 4:00 p.m. Robert Horva n (Bob & Beth Wolz) 4:00 p.m. Ma hew Kuhel (B) (Emil & Elizabeth Engelman) 4:00 p.m. Marion Musich (Musich-Johnson Family) 4:00 p.m. Karen Schmidberger (Lou & Don Schmidberger) Sunday, May 1 — Sixth Sunday of Easter 8:30 a.m. Marlene Ancel (Trudy Kaiser) 8:30 a.m. Vida Jakovich (Marilyn Jakovich) 8:30 a.m. Helen Valerugo (Trudy Kaiser) 10:00 a.m. For the People of St. Joseph (Pro Popolo) 10:00 a.m. Robert Baher (Family) 10:00 a.m. Chris ne Cole (Family) 10:00 a.m. Jenada Kambic (Grandma Kambic) 10:00 a.m. Janine Kaye (Emil & Liz Engelman) 10:00 a.m. Peter, Kathryn, George Sochan (Sochan Family) 11:30 a.m. 1st Holy Communion Class 11:30 a.m. Jim & Jan Coats, 40th Wedding Anniv. (Family) 11:30 a.m. Delores McCarney (A) (Family) 11:30 a.m. Marilyn S glich (B) (Family)

Sunday, May 8 —Ascension of the Lord 8:30 a.m. Cresto & Vershay Family (Family) 8:30 a.m. Fran Mali (Mary Fran & Muggs) 8:30 a.m. Frances Smaron (Daughter) 8:30 a.m. Frances Sukle (Family) 10:00 a.m. For the People of St. Joseph (Pro Popolo) 10:00 a.m. William Govednik (Wife & Children) 10:00 a.m. Janine Kaye (10:00 Choir) 10:00 a.m. Helen Mozina (Tom & Bev Kotowicz) 10:00 a.m. Jennie Priyatel (Benny & Theresa Papesh) 11:30 a.m. Deceased Members of the Joseph & Mary Levs k-Spreitzer Family (Daughter, Ann Washer) 11:30 a.m. Julia Mandel (Family) 11:30 a.m. Jerry Mar nez (B) (Family)

Flame of Faith In Memory Of

Pasich Family

Monday, May 2—St. Athanasius 8:30 a.m. Marie Hamm (Family) 8:30 a.m. Deceased Members of the Phinney & McCarney Family (Family) Tuesday, May 3—Sts. Philip & James, Apostles 8:30 a.m. Jim Gregorash (A) (Family) 8:30 a.m. Ann Washer (St. Joseph Senior Parishioners) Wednesday, May 4—Easter Weekday 8:30 a.m. Tomas Ponce (B) (Wife & Family) Thursday, May 5—Easter Weekday 8:30 a.m. Fr. George F. Klepec (B) (Bruno Family) 8:30 a.m. Frances M. Sefcik (Wally & Jo Lus k) Friday, May 6—Easter Weekday 8:30 a.m. Marie K. Alexander (Daughter, Elizabeth & Emil Engelman) 8:30 a.m. Marion Musich (Brad, Kelly, Courtney Metzger) Saturday, May 7 —Vigil 4:00 p.m. Nan Horva n (Rich & Connie Agnich) 4:00 p.m. Marjorie Kesich (Family) 4:00 p.m. Irene Planinsek (Daughter) 4:00 p.m. Fr. Thaddeus Trpin, OFM 4:00 p.m. Robert Wolz (A) (Jean & Family)

Budgeted weekly collec on: $ 9,000 plus $1,000 for Maintenance and Repair April 24, 2016 Weekly Offering ......................................... $ 6,913.00 Maintenance & Repair ............................... $ 115.00 Debt Reduc on .......................................... $ 173.00 Catholic Home Mission .............................. $ 2,184.30 Ascension ................................................... $ 10.00 Peter’s Pence ............................................. $ 5.00 Thank you for your con nued support & generosity

Remember St. Joseph Church in Your Will As you pray about your long-term financial plans, consider a gi to St. Joseph Church. Your gi will guarantee that our beau ful Church and important ministries will con nue well into the future. Call the rectory for more informa on.

JMJ

Dear Parishioners and Friends, This weekend at Historic St. Joseph Church we celebrate First Holy Communion, a day of grace for our first communicants, who a er two years of study and prepara on, are welcomed to share fully at the Table of the Lord, to receive the Body and Blood of Christ with all of us. It is also a day of grace for our parish family; who among us does not remember their own first Holy Communion? We rejoice in receiving new ini ates into full par cipa on in the Sacrifice of the Mass. Their devo on and excitement are an inspiraon to all of us, a sign of hope that there are Catholic believers to come a er us. Celebra ng First Holy Communion at a parish Mass is a reminder to the children and their families that there should be many Holy Communions a er the first one. Catholics are expected to fully par cipate in the Mass every Sunday and Holy Day of Obliga on. The Holy Eucharist is food for the journey. We need it to keep us alive in Christ. St. John teaches us in his Gospel the power of the Eucharist, “Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood you have no life in you” (Jn 6:53). Just as our body needs regular nourishment, our soul needs regular nourishment as well. Parents have the responsibility of seeing that their children a end Mass regularly and receive con nuing faith forma on in the years a er First Holy Communion. Faith is fragile and can be easily lost due to ina en on or laziness. It would be sad to see the vibrant faith of our young children fade because their First Holy Communion was their last. Congratula ons to our children who have worked hard preparing for this special day. We are thankful for your witness and willingness to love Jesus above all else. Congratula ons to our parents who have walked this journey with their children. Congratula ons and thanks to our catechists who have taught the faith to our children and cared for their souls, especially Mrs. Mary Lynn Panek and Mrs. Rita Skole, our second grade catechists, and to Mrs. Charlene Bravo, our first grade catechist. Finally, congratula ons and thanks to Mrs. Cherie Gimbel, Director of Religious Educaon and to Mrs. Judy Halsne for her assistance. Thanks be to God for giving us another group of young believers. May the joy of this day remain with them always and may their life in Christ con nue to grow, as Jesus did, in wisdom, age and grace. Wishing you a wonderful week of work and prayer. May God bless you and all those you love, Fr. Timothy P. Andres, O.Carm. The final total for our Easter collec on this year is $28,250.25. I con nue to be humbled and grateful for your devoon to St. Joe’s. Thank you so very much.

Practice for Choir & Musician for 125th Anniversary Mass Those who want to sing or play an instrument at the May 15th Anniversary Mass are asked to a end prac ce on Sunday, May 1 at 2:30 PM

Lost & Found Are you missing a ring? A jacket? Our lost and found area has many items you may be looking for. Call the rectory for more informa on.

Pray for our Religious Education students who will receive our Lord in the Sacrament of Holy Communion for the first time today at the 11:30 Mass.

St. Joseph Parish Mission Statement As living members of the Body of Christ, the people of St. Joseph Parish embrace the Tradi ons of the Church as given to us by Christ. Empowered by the Holy Spirit we teach, live, and love one another as brothers and sisters in Christ, and celebrate the Word of God as a faith-filled community that welcomes all who seek the truth. We celebrate the presence of God in our midst through worship, service, and catechesis. In accordance with the teachings of the Church, we work to assist all parish members in discernRevised January 2012 ing the truths of our faith and the moral obliga on to which we are called to live the Gospel.

Ministry Schedule for April 30 & May 1, 2016 Lectors: 4:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m.

Ministry Schedule for May 7 & 8, 2016 Lectors: 4:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m.

Dennis Rangel John Lukancic Annalyn Hostert Bill Gimbel

Larry Chapman Joyce Kraus Cindy Kadela Karla Manzo

Extraordinary Ministers: 4:00 p.m. Mary Leja, Kim Sefcik, Dan Todorovich 8:30 a.m. Mark Cepon, Suzanne Kairis, Anne e Koncar 10:00 a.m. Helen Lawson, Pat & Sue Bannon 11:30 a.m. Jan Coats, Bill Gimbel, Frank Os r

Extraordinary Ministers: 4:00 p.m. Joan Chapman, Judy Halsne, Terry Ziesmer 8:30 a.m. Stan Markun, Tina Osburn, Bob Zelinski 10:00 a.m. Cindy Kadela, Pat McGinnis, Darla Tomac 11:30 a.m. Cindy Frieders, Judy Legan, Lynn Wartenberg

Altar Servers: 4:00 p.m. Vincent & Annie Lukas 8:30 a.m. Cloe & Zoe Carter 10:00 a.m. Lauren Ferencik, Jimmy Hostert 11:30 a.m. B. Ciolkosz, A. Hrva n, M. Louis, S. Schumacher

Altar Servers: 4:00 p.m. Sofia & Nathan Cornejo 8:30 a.m. Eli & Olivia Zelinski 10:00 a.m. Galileo Sanchez, Mateo Velazquez 11:30 a.m. Timmy & Anthony Dominick, Quen n Cozzi

Today’s Readings

Saints & Special Observances Sunday: 6th Sunday of Easter; Día del Trabajo Monday: Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Tuesday: Philip and James, Apostles; Na onal Teacher Day Thursday: Na onal Day of Prayer; Cinco de Mayo

Prayer to St. Joseph (over 1900 years old)

Oh, St. Joseph, whose protec on is so great, so strong, so prompt, before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires. Oh, St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your Divine Son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, Our Lord, so that having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers. Oh, St. Joseph, I never weary contempla ng you and Jesus asleep in your arms. I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine Head for me, and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, patron of depar ng souls, pray for me. Amen. With Ecclesias cal Approval Pray to St. Joseph

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God’s Will Be Done

This prayer was discovered in the fi ieth year of our Lord Jesus Christ. Make it known everywhere!

Sunday: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29/Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8/Rv 21:10-14, 22-23/Jn 14:23-29 Monday: Acts 16:11-15/Ps 149:1-6, 9/Jn 15:26--16:4a Tuesday: 1 Cor 15:1-8/Ps 19:2-5/Jn 14:6-14 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22--18:1/Ps 148:1-2, 11-14/Jn 16:12-15 Thursday: Ascension: Acts 1:1-11/Ps 47:2-3, 6-9/Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23 or Eph 1:17-23/Lk 24:46-53 Friday: Acts 18:9-18/Ps 47:2-7/Jn 16:20-23 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28/Ps 47:2-3, 8-10/Jn 16:23b-28

Readings for the Week Sunday: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29/Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8/Rv 21:10-14, 22-23/ Jn 14:23-29 Monday: Acts 16:11-15/Ps 149:1-6, 9/Jn 15:26--16:4a Tuesday: 1 Cor 15:1-8/Ps 19:2-5/Jn 14:6-14 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22--18:1/Ps 148:1-2, 11-14/Jn 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 18:1-8/Jn 16:16-20 Friday: Acts 18:9-18/Ps 47:2-7/Jn 16:20-23 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28/Ps 47:2-3, 8-10/Jn 16:23b-28

Pray for the Dead The St. Joseph Parish Family joins in prayerful remembrance of those who have died, especially William Bolte. May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let the perpetual light shine upon them.

St. Joseph Parish 125th Anniversary Celebra on Sunday, May 15, 2016 Celebrate the joyous occasion of the 125th Anniversary of St. Joseph Parish in Joliet on Sunday, May 15, 2016, at the 11:30 AM Mass. Bishop Joseph Siegel will preside along with our Pastor, Fr. Timothy P. Andres, O.Carm., as we come together in faith and thanksgiving for all of God’s blessings during the past 125 years. The fes vi es will con nue at St. Joseph Park, 700 Theodore Street in Joliet with a dinner and program. Cocktail hour begins at 1:00 PM, with dinner at 2:00 PM. Enjoy entertainment from 3—6:00 PM. Tickets are $30 each and must be purchased prior to the event. Please call the rectory, 815-727-9378 to purchase ckets or with any ques ons.

g{tÇ~ lÉâ People perform acts of kindness for St. Joseph Parish that are done “behind the scenes.” We’d like to take this opportunity to thank some of the folks that help at our Church. We thank our catechists, Mrs. Mary Lynn Panek, Mrs. Rita Skole, and Mrs. Cheryl Gimbel for your dedica on and devo on to preparing our Religious Educa on students to receive the Body of Christ for the first me today. May God bless you for all you do for the children of the parish!

The scholarship applica on deadline is here. Completed forms must be returned to the Fr. Tim in the rectory by May 2, 2016.

Joyful Again! Are you widowed? Do you want to move forward with your life, while s ll treasuring your memories? The Joyful Again program brings understanding and hope to help you in your lie’s new journey. The next workshop/retreat is scheduled for July 9 & 10 at St. Julie Billiart Parish in Tinley Park. For info or to register please call 708-354-7211. Early registra on is encouraged.

Marija Pomagaj Mass The Joliet KSKJ lodges will have a Mass, on Tuesday, May 24th at 6 PM, for the feast of Marija Pomagaj, Our Lady of Brezje, the Patroness of Slovenia and the KSKJ. Everyone is invited to a end Mass and a social gathering in Ferdinand Hall a er Mass. Please come and celebrate this important part of our Slovenian heritage. Michael Vidmar, KSKJ Life Lodges

Eucharistic Adoration—Jubilee Year of Mercy The next Eucharis c Adora on Holy Hour in conjunc on with the Jubilee Year of Mercy will be held on Tuesday, May 10th, from 7—8 PM at St. Joseph Church. Everyone is invited to join us as we offer the prayers we hold deep in our hearts and ask for God’s Mercy in our lives and for the world in which we live.

The Kroger Family of Stores is commi ed to bringing hope and help to local communi es. We do this through a variety of ac vi es, including charitable giving like the unique Community Rewards Program of Food 4 Less. Your supporters (23 households) who shopped at Food 4 Less between 12-1-2015 and 2-29-2016 have contributed to your $273.21 total rebate. Thank you for your con nued support of your local Food 4 Less store. Community Rewards cards can be found at all Church entrances.

Looking Back at the Past 125 Years…. Museum Display Case for May:

Father Timothy P. Andres, O. Carm. Twel h Pastor, 2012 – present Father Andres, with his proud Irish heritage, nonetheless found a good fit at St. Joseph Parish, first as a teacher in the school for nine years un l its closing in 2010, then as pastoral associate during Father Kutzner’s pastorate and finally as pastor since 2012. Prior to his arrival at St. Joseph Parish, Father Tim taught for more than twenty years at Joliet Catholic High School, Mt. Carmel High School and Joliet Catholic Academy. During this me he also served as principal at both Mt. Carmel High School and Joliet Catholic Academy. Besides designing the prayer garden, ini a ng the St. Thomas More Lecture Series and providing for an Adora on Chapel for daily prayer even before he was pastor, since becoming pastor, he has started a gi shop in the north tower of the church, he conducts Bible Study class for adults and organizes pilgrimages to religious des na ons in the area, while faithfully tending to pastoral du es. Under his leadership, a new HVAC system was paid for and installed by the end of 2013. The sizeable debt to the Diocese that he inherited has been drama cally reduced and the parish is in good financial condi on. For the past year, along with his responsibili es as canonical pastor of St. Anthony Parish, he has coordinated Bishop Conlon’s Pastoral Visita on for both St. Joseph and St. Anthony parishes in January of 2016, and he has led St. Joseph Parish in planning ac vi es for a year-long celebra on of its 125th anniversary, which will conclude on May 15, 2016. Father Tim and the Carmelite Order have been a blessing to St. Joseph Parish.

Please pray for the following couple as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Marriage. III Juan Galvan & Anita Tinajero May 5, 2016

St. Joseph Gi Shop will be open the weekends May 7th & 8th and May 21st & 22nd

St. Faustina Play St. Patrick’s Parish in Joliet is sponsoring a Polish dinner and a theatrical produc on on the life of St. Faus na in their school gym (courtesy of St. Luke Produc ons) on May 22. Dinner cost is $15 (beverages not included). Dinner me is 3—5:30 PM. The play, $10 per cket, will start at 7 PM. Cost for both the dinner & the play is $20. Play ckets are available in the St. Joseph Rectory at a cost of $10 each.

St. Joseph Seniors to Meet St. Joseph's Senior Parishioners will meet on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at Noon at St. Joseph's Parish Park. Any church member aged 55 years or older is welcome to join our organiza on. A mee ng will follow a er our luncheon of kraut and sausages. May birthday celebrants will receive a free meal. Bingo will follow the mee ng. This is a non-dues organiza on. Also with our new rules changes, members are welcome to bring a new guest every month. Come meet new friends and visit with old friends. See you there! John Konopek--- President

Parish Anniversary Photos Wanted Part of the joy of our parish’s 125th Anniversary on May 15th will be capturing the special moments in photographs. Whether they are digital copies or in print, we would love for you to share a copy of your photos of this special day with us! Please email or mail a copy of your photos of the events of May 15th to the rectory at rectory@ stjosephjoliet.org or to 416 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60432. Original photos will be returned. Thank you for your help in capturing the beauful memories of this special day.

First Friday Devotions Lord, we come before You today in need of Your healing hand. In You all things are possible. Hold our hearts within Yours, and renew our minds, bodies, and souls. Amen. Please take the list below home & pray for the sick of our Parish. Shirley Horva n Mary Papesh Doreen Howes Julia Pasdertz Joseph Hrubos Gail Phillips Lorraine Hrubos John Schiltz Carol Hulbert Be y Scholp Francis Jones Robert Scholp, Sr. Joseph F. Jonish James Sefcik Bob Keca Julie Shreve Nellie Klancher Nancy Sraj Benjamin Lawson Cecilia Strle June Lesnik Joseph Terlep Ethel Lester Leo Tibbi s Anna Mae Lukancic Delores Tomazic Walter Lus k Ann Vidmar Edgar Manzo Donald Vranich Katrina Mar nez Bernice Walker George Mavrin Carol Webber Lisa Meyer Byron Young Terry Meyer Sharron Zelinski Bea Nemanich Edward Zelko Bernard O’Brien Judy O’Brien And one to to pray forfor them. Andfor forall allthose thosewho whohave havenono one pray them.

Sr. Marlene Ambrose Janice Andrews Ida Babic Doris Babich David Baie Domingo Baldivia, Sr. Lorraine Baudek Judith Bolte Merle Carrigan Erica Ceballos Sco Colabuono Jean Ennis Maria Facinelli Maria Fairman William Ferguson Dorothy Govoni Carolyn Grady Helen Grosse Jim Guinn Kathleen Heikkila Lois Hennings

Join us for St. Joseph Parish First Friday Devo ons and Benedic on, May 6th, with Mass at 8:30 AM, followed by Exposi on and Benedic on of the Blessed Sacrament. Join us this Friday and every First Friday of the month for this very beau ful devo on to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

2016 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Chosen by God’s Grace If you have not made your contribuon to the 2016 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal, please consider doing so online at jolietdiocese.org, via mail, or by returning one of our CMAA envelopes (located at Church entrances & on the ushers’ tables). Our goal this year is $41,078. Please prayerfully consider making a donaon to this year’s Appeal. We are well under last year’s number of donors. We need your help to make our goal and support the Diocese in all of their ministries. Thank you for your generosity and support.

And for all those who have no one to pray for them.

We are happy to keep the name of your loved one on the Prayer List for one month. If you wish to extend a request for prayers beyond this me, please contact the rectory to let us know so we do not remove the name from the list.

Please God, grant them courage when mes seem bleak. Grant them strength when they feel weak. Grant them comfort when they feel all alone, and most of all, God, please bring them all home. Amen. Please con nue to pray for our parishioners who are serving in the military: Spec. Rafael Arias, Andrew Bender, Nikolas Borrego, James Carrigan, Ryan Lee Carrigan, Lindsey Carroll, Ma hew Carroll, James Cheney, Christopher Churilla, Major David M. Conner, Jason Draksler, Josh Draksler, Michael A. Elmore, Michael J. Elmore, Jeramie Engelman, Major Donald Erickson, Melissa Gonzalez, John M. Khandzhayan, Chris an Mar nez, Jared Anthony Mason, Steven Qualizza III, Charles B. Ritzler IV, Mariela Sanchez, Jared Tomich, & Anthony Urbancic.

If you would like anyone added to our list, please call the rectory with their names or drop the name in the collec on and mark it “Military.” Thank you!

May is the Month of our Blessed Mother

Thank God for the Little Things Thank you, God, for the li le things that o en come our way. The things we take for granted but don’t men on when we pray. The unexpected courtesy, the though ul, kindly deed, a hand reached out to touch us in the me of sudden need. Oh, make us more aware, dear God, of li le daily graces that come to us with sweet surprise from never dreamed of places. - Helen Steiner Rice

Parish Calendar at a Glance Saturday, April 30 CPR class, 11 AM—1 PM, Ferdinand Hall Funeral, 11:00 AM Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Litany, & Rosary, 3—3:45 PM Confessions, 3:00—3:30 PM Mass, 4:00 PM Neo-Catechumenal Way, 6:00 PM, Ferdinand Hall Sunday, May 1 Masses: 8:30, 10:00 First Communion & May Crowning, 11:30 AM Bap sms, 1:30 PM Choir prac ce, 2:30 PM Monday, May 2 Daily Mass, 8:30 AM Adora on Chapel, 9:00 AM—Noon Choir prac ce, 5:00 PM Tuesday, May 3 Daily Mass, 8:30 AM Adora on Chapel, 9:00 AM—11:00 AM Religious Educa on final classes, 5—6 PM Wednesday, May 4 Daily Mass, 8:30 AM Adora on Chapel, 9:00 AM—1:00 PM Administra on mee ng, 6:00 PM, Legion Room Neo-Catechumenal Way, 7:00 PM, Ferdinand Hall Thursday, May 5 Daily Mass, 8:30 AM Adora on Chapel, 9:00 AM—Noon Wedding, 3:30 PM Friday, May 6 Daily Mass, 8:30 AM Adora on Chapel, 9:00 AM—2:00 PM Saturday, May 7 Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Litany, & Rosary, 3—3:45 PM Confessions, 3:00—3:30 PM Mass, 4:00 PM Gi Shop open a er Mass Neo-Catechumenal Way, 6:00 PM, Ferdinand Hall Sunday, May 8—Happy Mother’s Day Masses: 8:30, 10:00, & 11:30 AM Gi Shop open a er Masses Monday, May 9 Daily Mass, 8:30 AM Adora on Chapel, 9:00 AM—Noon Shepherd’s Table, Daybreak Shelter, 9 AM—1 PM 125th Anniversary commi ee mtg., 6:30 PM, Ferd. Hall Fair Chairperson mee ng, 6:30 PM, Legion Room

Upcoming Events Shepherd’s Table St. Joseph’s parishioners are on schedule to cook for and serve the hungry in the Joliet area Monday, May 9th. All helping hands are appreciated. Prepara on starts at 9:00 a.m. (un l 1:00 p.m.). If you cannot stay the whole me, that is no problem. Use the East entrance at 611 E. Cass St., in Joliet. Please call Jackie with any ques ons, 815-439-3530.

Fair Chairperson Meeting Scheduled Chairpersons for the upcoming Parish Picnic & Homecoming Fair are scheduled to meet Monday, May 9th, at 6:30 PM in the Legion Room at St. Joseph Park.

Can You Bring One Item to Help? We will collect food for St. John’s Food Pantry the weekend of May 21st & 22nd. The Pantry is in need of toiletries (toilet paper, shampoo, tooth paste, etc.) in addi on to nonperishable food, soaps or paper products. Cereal is always most welcome. If each person could bring one item to help, think of the impact we would have! Thank you for whatever you can give.

To view the parish calendar, schedules and upcoming events, visit www.stjosephjoliet.org.

Cunningham Neighborhood Council (united to make our neighborhoods safer) will meet Wednesday, May 4th, at the Moran A.C., 1207 Nicholson St., from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. All are invited and encouraged to a end.

125th Anniversary Committee Meeting Members of the commi ee are asked to a end a mee ng on Monday, May 9th, 6:30 PM, in Ferdinand Hall. Call the rectory if you cannot a end.

Administration Meeting Members of the parish Administra on Commission will meet on Wednesday, May 4th, at 6:00 PM, in the Legion Room at St. Joseph Park.

Sacrament of Reconcilia on (Confession): On Saturday from 3:00 to 3:30 PM. Other mes upon request. Please call the Rectory.

Sacrament of Bap sm Guidelines: ♦

The Blessed Virgin Mary is the Mother of the Church and therefore the example, as well as the guide and inspira on, of everyone who, in and through the Church, seeks to be the servant of God and man and the obedient agent of the promp ngs of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit, as Pope Leo XIII reminded us, is the soul of the Church: All the ac vity and service of the members of the Church, beginning with the supreme par cipa on of the Blessed Mother in the work of the Church, is vivified by the Holy Spirit as the body, in all its ac vi es, is vivified by its soul. The Holy Spirit is the Paraclete, Advocate, and Comforter which Christ Himself sent to be our consola on in the sorrowful mysteries of life, our source of modera on in the joyful mysteries of life, our added principle of exalta on in the glorious mysteries of life. So He was for the Blessed Mother; so also He is for the least of us; so also He is for the rest of the Church, even for those who are its unconscious but conscien ous members. Wherever there is faith there is the example of Mary, because she lived by faith as the Scriptures remind us.... If, then, piety is the virtue which binds us to the sources of all life, to God, to our parents, to the Church, to Christ, certainly Chris an piety binds us, in grateful love, to Mary — or our acceptance of Christ and of the mystery of our kinship with Him is imperfect, par al, and unfulfilled. — Cardinal John Wright

Must be an active registered parishioner of St. Joseph Parish ♦ Call the rectory to set up Baptismal appointment ♦ Baptisms will be scheduled at the Baptismal meeting

Sacrament of the Sick: Celebrated individually upon request. If someone is seriously ill, the person should be anointed. Please call the rectory.

Sacrament of Marriage: Parishioners should make arrangements at least six months in advance.

New Parishioners are most welcome and are asked to register at the rectory.

Fr. Tim Andres, O. Carm., Pastor [email protected]

Deacon Dave Raskowski [email protected] Diana Feigerle, Office Manager [email protected]

Cheryl Gimbel, Coordinator of Parish Services [email protected] Judy Halsne, Parish Secretary [email protected] Pat Marentic, Music Coordinator [email protected] Scott Pucel, Facilities Manager [email protected] Rectory: 815-727-9378 Fax: 815-727-9580

O Mary,

Emergency Pager: 815-724-6151 Park/Cemetery:

we crown thee with blossoms today, Queen of the Angels, Queen of the May

Richard Cabay, Park Manager/Cemetery Sexton [email protected] [email protected] Cemetery: 815-722-6016 Hall: 815-722-9787 Parish Website: www.stjosephjoliet.org Museum Website: www.stjosephjolietmuseum.com Catholics Come Home: www.catholicscomehome.org Facebook: Under Pages: St. Joseph Catholic Church, Joliet, Illinois