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ST.JOSEPH Email: [email protected] Web site: stjoeparish.org

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PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Mike Kwiatkowski—Pastor Email: [email protected] Deacon Chalo Martinez - 263-9553 Email: [email protected] OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday: 8:30 am—4:30 pm STAFF 926-7133 Parish Secretary Cindy Baird Email: [email protected] Finances Becky Schoultz Email: [email protected] Religious Ed Director Teresa McCann Email: [email protected] Housekeeping Barbara Haney Youth Ministry Meta & Gene Boik 928-6182 [email protected] Parish Hall Rental Cindy Baird 926-7133 Marriage Coordinator Barbara Haney 926-7133 Eucharistic Minister Coordinator Marilyn Lunneborg 226-3167 Lector Coordinator Joe Biegler 255-9963 Liturgy Coordinator Tom Dettwiler 808-5481 Prayer Chain Diana Andriolo 926-5490 [email protected] St. Gabriel’s Group (Mom’s Group) Jaymie Miner 999-6631

WORSHIP Saturday - 5:30 pm Sunday - 8:00 am & 10:30 am am Wednesday—6:00 pm EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Tuesday 12:30—3:30 p.m. Wednesday 6:00—8:00 a.m. Wednesday 7:00—10:00 p.m. RECONCILIATION Saturday 4:00—5:00 pm or by appointment RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES Preschool thru 7th grade Sunday 9:15—10:15 a.m. YOUTH MINISTRY Youth 8th—12th Grades Sunday 6:00—8:00 p.m. BAPTISM Infants & Adults Call Parish Office for Parish policies MARRIAGE Preparations begin at least four months in advance of the wedding. Attendance at Marriage Preparation Weekends and other Diocesan regulations apply. Call Parish Office for Marriage policy. SICK Anointing of the Sick or Shut In Ministry. Call the Parish Office.

Pastoral Council Suzie Frei, Dennis Hardy, Pat Hinman, Cheri Hoagburg, Carolyn Holley, Mike Lunneborg, Linda Strom, Jennifer Witt Finance Council Mary Cameron, Debbi Haskins, Brian Gehlen, Marilyn Lunneborg, Jim Rudolph Faith Formation Council Terri Bruxer, Dave Charbonneau, Pam Finn, Karla Gehlen, Mirna Reyes Mark & Anna Henry, Karen Nicholls, Brad Pearson, Amanda Peterson, Philip Wehr Charity and Justice Committee Jim Baumker 255-9498 [email protected] Welcome Committee Darrel & Delores Jones 998-0438 Seniors on the Go Mary Nolan 328-2292 Dianne Murray 315-4688 Knights of Columbus Dennis Hardy 263-3454 Worldwide Marriage Encounter Ken & Cheryl Nagle 922-9813 Stewardship Committee Carolyn Holley 999-8739

St. Joseph Parish — Otis Orchards MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, January 7 5:30pm †Kyran Grant Sunday, January 8 8:00am People of the Parish 10:30am †Walt & Mary Fischer Tuesday, January 10 8:30am †Mary Mazulo Wednesday, January 11 6:00pm †Fr James Mangan Thursday, January 12 8:30am †Rick Wenner Friday, January 13 8:30am †Gerald Parker Saturday, January 14 5:30pm †Ed Inge Sunday, January 15 8:00am †Gary Schimmels 10:30am People of the Parish

from your staff at St Joseph Parish WEEK AHEAD –January 9-15 Night Walk Sandwich making 10am Women’s Faith Study 6:30pm Scouts 7pm Tuesday After Mass Social group 9am Quilters 10am Eucharistic Adoration 12:30-3:30pm Scripture & Prayer Group 6:30pm RCIA 6:30pm Benefit Concert Choir practice 7pm Wednesday Eucharistic Adoration 6-8am Finance Council 9:15am Mom’s Group 9:30am Seniors on the Go 12 Noon Charity and Justice Committee 6:30pm Stewardship Committee 6:45pm Eucharistic Adoration 7-10pm Thursday Faith Study Group 9am Knights 7pm Benefit Concert Choir practice 7pm Sunday NO RE Monday

Join us this Sunday, from 9—12:30 in the dining hall for another delicious pancake breakfast put on by our Knights of Columbus. Proceeds this month will help support Veterans NW Health Care Network and Family Services.

Scriptures for January 15 Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 Psalm 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 John 1:29-34 January 8—Epiphany of the Lord Today we remember the three wise men from the East who came to pay homage to the infant Jesus, bringing Him rich gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The gifts we bring— our time, service, and some share of what we earn for the work we do—are equally precious in His sight.

STEWARDSHIP IN ACTION As we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany remember it is our personal responsibility of each one of us to be stewards of the Church and to share the gifts we have been given, time talent, and treasure. WEEKLY COLLECTION 1/1/2017 Envelopes Plate TOTAL $ 3,130.00 $ 630.42 $ 3,760.42 Total for January to date: $ 3,760.42 Needed Monthly $ 31,200.00 Building Fund Total for January $ 145.00 ************************************************* OPOF Campaign 2013 2016 Total Pledges $727,785 $448,680 $1,176,465 Collected $669,485 $181,131 $850,616 When making payments to the “Our Parish...Our Future” Campaign PLEASE indicate that on the checks. “Building fund” checks would likely go into the maintenance fund. Prayer for Vocations "Lord, send numerous consecrated men and women, that they may show your holiness in the midst of the world. (Serra Intl) Check the parish web site under Ministries for information regarding vocations. Starting in January, 2017 daily Mass on Wednesdays only will move to 6pm in the hopes of making daily Mass available to more people. 2017 calendars and contribution envelopes ar e now available in the gathering area. Please one calendar per family for now. If you don’t find envelopes with your name on them & would like a set assigned to you please let the office know.

LITURGY SCHEDULE for January 14th & 15th Mass GREETER LECTOR EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS USHERS 5:30pm R & B Per r y D Wanner D Lansfor d, T Boik, Deacon Chalo

SERVERS M Boik A Sorge 8:00am B & L K Pefley M Duncan, B Bendele, T Bendele J Rosa I Pefley Ashcraft P Soderquist, Deacon Chalo D Carlsen M Korsten 10:30am V Pozo, J Roeber J Cannon, S Cannon, A Kelly, P Finn L Shollenber ger G Wehr Armani & Andre L Woodroof, K Dondero, K Mattern B Pearson J Finn ***IF YOU CAN NOT SERVE, PLEASE FIND A REPLACEMENT. THANK YOU***

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FAITH FORMATION Religious Education for 4 year olds—7th Grade Supporting parents in passing on the Catholic Faith! Weekly RE classes Sun, 9:15-10:15am at Otis Elementary. Classes resume this Sunday, Jan 8th, but no class next Sunday, Jan 15th, because of Martin Luther King holiday weekend.. You can register before RE on Sundays at Otis. Classes resume this Sunday. Contact Teresa for more information: [email protected] or 926-7133. How’s Your Prayer Life? The OREMUS (“Let us pray...”) Catholic study series (DVD) teaches the essentials of an effective and fruitful prayer life where you will learn how to express yourself to God in prayer, and how to listen to hear God’s voice. This series is offered by St. Joseph Parish at Otis Orchards Elementary on Sun. mornings during Religious Education classes from 9:15–10:15 am. Sessions resume this Sunday, Jan 8th. All adults and older youth are welcome!! Please email Teresa [email protected] or call 926-7133 for more information. Youth Ministry Supporting the Faith and Spirituality of Teens 8th-12th Grades Sundays, 6:00-8:00 pm Wonderful teens and their families, We hope and pray that you had a relaxing Christmas break! We are onto our last of the four last things: Heaven! What is your vision of Heaven? We will be meeting this Sunday from 6:00-8:00pm to discuss this. We would love to see you all there- it's a great way to grow your faith. (Hopefully that is one of your resolutions for 2017.) God bless, Meta, Gene, and the Youth Ministry Team [email protected]. St. Joseph’s Baptism Schedule—2017 Classes: J an 29 & Feb 5 Baptism: Feb 12 April 2 & 9th April 16 (Easter) Please call the parish office to register or if you have any questions, 926-7133 EXPOSITION OF THE EUCHARIST (ADORATION) We are in need of people to schedule an hour of time each week for Adoration. For more information please contact Sharon Elliott at email [email protected] or 924-0336. This wonderful devotion is available every week at St Joseph. Drop by Tuesday 12:30 pm-3:30 pm, Wednesday 6am - 8am, and 7pm - 10pm. All are welcome! The Eucharist is displayed on the day chapel altar for all. Please note the extended time on Tuesdays (now 3:30 instead of 2:30).

Have you ever experienced the power of prayer? We at St. Joseph have a wonderful prayer chain to help those who need a little (or a lot) of extra support in times of need. You can ask for prayer support by either emailing or calling Diana Andriolo at 926-5490, [email protected]. If you are not receiving Flocknote messages from the parish please notify the parish office so that your email address can be added. If you have already added your email address and you are still not receiving the messages be sure to check your “junk mail”.

JANUARY/FEBRUARY PARISH HAPPENINGS Seniors on the Go Come out of the cold to the warm companionship of Seniors on the Go and a pot luck lunch, Wednesday, January 11 at 12 noon. Please bring something to share for the lunch and some ideas of activities to plan for this next year. Foundations in Personal Finance for Teens, (college students welcome!) This course will be offered Sundays, Jan.8 - April 23 at Otis Elementar y and follow the Rel. Ed calendar. Time: 9:15 -10:15 am. Class fee $35 each participant (includes workbook). Interested persons contact Kelly Pefley at k k pefley@gm ail.com or 509-921-9181. Scholar ships are available—contact Becky Schoultz in the parish office. Dear Brothers of the K of C Council 1. 2017 Dues statements will be mailed soon. 2. Please contact K of C by 01/15 and give the estimated dollar amount donated & hours volunteered in any Special Olympic city, county, state, and/or National Events in 2016. This data is used for our Council's annual K of C report. Mark Your Calendar!! Spokane Valley Partners Food Bank Benefit Concert, “A Touch of Class” will be Friday, February 10, 2017. Shelly Monahan will be back as the MC again! A night of fun for a great cause. More details later. Singers and musicians we need you! Contact Sally Stuber 208-457-2234 or [email protected] or Mary Simpson at [email protected] to sign up. Rehearsals will be Tuesday and Thursday nights starting Jan 3 (time to be determined). Share your time and talents for a great cause. COOKBOOK NEWS: The “Foods of Our Faith: Liturgical Recipes & Traditions” cookbook is finished! The St. Gabriel’s Moms Group are selling them with profits supporting the Bite to Go program, food for low income children at the elementary school. Copies are $15 and are available in the parish office. St. Gabriel’s Group (Mom’s Group) meets Wed, 9:30-11:30am, and are studying the book “Good News about Sex and Marriage” by Christopher West. Check out the parish website for a calendar and to see what the group represents. Any questions call or text Jaymie Miner, (509)999-6631 or [email protected]. The moms are again looking for childcare help. Please contact J aymie for mor e info. COOKBOOK NEWS: The “Foods of Our Faith: Liturgical Recipes & Traditions” cookbook is finished! The St. Gabriel’s Moms Group will be selling copies in the foyer after Mass this weekend. Copies are $15. They make great Christmas gifts! Thank you to all who submitted recipes and especially to Jessica Morgan and Sevrina Ryan for compiling the cookbook. Also, special thanks to the children who submitted artwork for the cover and dividers. Congrats to those whose artwork was selected!

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ON GOING PARISH HAPPENINGS Please join us in prayer and a brief reflection on the Gospel. Hour of Faith is a great way to supplement Sunday Mass. Reflecting on the weekly Gospel can help you hear God's word more personally. Joining our prayers to yours is powerful. Please come for all or part, as time permits. Sundays Jan 8, 22 &19, Feb 5, 12 & 26, March 5, 12, 19 & 26, April 2, 9 & 23 at 9:20am. Monday Night Ladies Group has star ted a new ser ies "Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible" by Ascension Press with Jeff Cavins, going thru Jan. 23. We meet in the cry room from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. A workbook is available or just come for the fellowship. Contact Sue Moss to sign up at 7101575 or [email protected]. Opening God’s Word with the Sunday Scriptures. Reflection and prayer guided by parishioner Rick McLean weekly on Tues, 6:30—7:30pm in the Cry Room off the foyer. Ever yone is welcome, men, women, and older teens. Attend when you are able; this one hour a week might become a priority when you discover the rich graces from this spiritual practice. “The Great Religions of the World” Join the Thursday Morning Faith Study Group from 9-10:30am studying the lectures from the Great Courses. This new series begins this Thursday, Jan 12th. For information please call or email Dave Bailey at 951-1492 or [email protected] . Rosary: Par ishioner Gar y Wycoff will be leading a Rosary every Saturday at 10am in the Eucharist Chapel (thru the winter months). Special prayers will be said for all of the violence in the world. Everyone is welcome! Safe Environment Program (Protecting Our Children) “When any person, in his or her official supervisory capacity with a nonprofit or for-profit organization, has reasonable cause to believe that a minor has suffered abuse or neglect caused by a person over whom he or she regularly exercises supervisory authority, he or she shall report such incident, or cause a report to be made, to the proper law enforcement agency, provided that the person alleged to have caused the abuse or neglect is employed by, contracted by, or volunteers with the organization and coaches, trains, educates, or counsels a minor(s) or regularly has unsupervised access to a minor(s) as part of the employment, contract, or voluntary service.” In other words, volunteers who supervise other volunteers who work with minors are required to report any suspected abuse by others whom they supervise. Sited from RCW (1) (b). Reporting Suspected Abuse: To report any suspected abuse, please contact: Victims Assistance Coordinator (509) 353-0442 Office Phone, (509) 998-8340 Cell Phone Child Protective Services Spokane Co. (509)363-3333, (800)557-9671, (800)562-5624 Department of Social and Health Services, (866) 363-4276 Law Enforcement Spokane County: (509) 456-2233

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Change in Christmas Mass Schedule?? Over the past few years there has been a significant drop in attendance at the 10 p Christmas Eve Mass. It is now easily the least attended Christmas Mass. In speaking with other priests it seems that – with some exceptions – the later Masses are losing their appeal. Our Christmas Day Mass has seen consistently increased participation. So I am considering a new Christmas Mass schedule: Christmas Eve 4pm and 8pm, Christmas Day 10am. Our parish Pastoral Council had an initial conversation on this topic and will do so again at January’s meeting. I would like to know how this proposed schedule might impact you. Please make your comments either to me by email [email protected] , phone 509-926-7133 or in person, or to any Pastoral Council member whose names you can find on the front of the bulletin. Yes I know Christmas is a long way off. However with this past year’s experience still fairly fresh in our minds I hope to receive some useful input from as many as possible. Thank you! Fr Mike

IN THE COMMUNITY Catholic Charities Collection Without the faithful and generous support of our parishes, we could not continue to transform lives and bring compassion and dignity to over 70,000 vulnerable individuals each year. This Christmas, please donate to the Catholic Charities Collection. Your gift matters! If you did not receive a donation brochure in the mail more are available in the gathering area under the poster. Gifts may be placed in the collection at Masses, mailed or made online at www.CatholicCharitiesSpokane.org. Catholic Charites is providing Real Solutions for Real Needs in our community. Join St Mary’s community for a Pancake Breakfast sponsored by their Knights of Columbus, Sunday, January 8th from 8:30—11am, 304 S Adams Rd. Suggested donation— $5.00 with this money going towards Seminarian Support. Gonzaga University Presents “Why Shouldn’t I Think There’s a Problem with Islam?” Mon, Jan 30, 5-6:30 pm, Hemmingson Ballr oom, featur ing Jonathan Brown. In the endless cycles of news involving Muslims and violence in the US and abroad, many Americans have concluded that Islam is somehow inherently violent. Others (including the vast majority of Muslim voices) contest these arguments, stating that Islam is misunderstood by a radical super-minority. How should we approach these questions, and what do our choices mean about how we think about religion and communities? Jonathan Brown is in the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, and the Director of the Center for Muslim Christian Understanding. Free and open to the public. Questions? Contact Dr. John Sheveland, Religious Studies (509) 313-6784, [email protected]. St Aloysius Altar Society’s Annual Luncheon & Card Party February 12 starting at 12 noon. After lunch they will be playing pinochle, bridge, dominoes and pitch. Please call 979-9968 to reserve a table for your group. There will be an $8 charge per person. 330 E Boone Ae, Spokane, WA

AROUND THE DIOCESE For all who form children & youth in parishes & schools Please join Bishop Daly in an exploration of the Eucharist at Bishop White Seminary on Wed, Jan 18 from 4:00-5:00 pm. Register online at https://www.dioceseofspokane.org/ce . 2017 Hearts on Fire Catholic Men’s Conference Do you recognize the current man crisis in our country but don’t know what to do? Do you feel like as a Catholic man you are not living a genuine Christian life? Come and be a part of hundreds of fellow Catholic Men from the Diocese that feel the same way. “Into the Breach” is the theme for this year’s Catholic Men’s Conference. It is sure to wash away your troubles & reignite the fire in your soul. On Sat, Jan 28th at St. Thomas More Parish in Spokane Catholic Men will gather to listen to the most respected National Catholic Speakers talk about the battle going on right in our own lives and offer solutions to end the conflict in our homes. Register at www.dioceseofspokane.org/mens . Walk for Life Northwest, Jan 28, star ting with 9:30 am Mass with Bishop Daly at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes then the 11:00 am Walk for Life in Riverfront Park. You Can Help Your Marriage - Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue . . . or have you just stopped talking to each other? Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. Retrouvaille is for any couple who would like to rediscover their marriage and improve communication. Visit www.Retrouvaille.org for emotional testimonials. For confidential information or to register for the Feb 10-12, 2017 Spokane weekend call (509) 520-4118 or (800) 470-2230 or visit the web site. Seven-Day Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe You are invited to join a Seven-Day Pilgrimage to Mexico, Oct 11 – 17, 2017 with Fr. Al Grasher, pastor at St. Patrick Church – Colfax and St. Joseph Church – LaCrosse. We will celebrate Mass at one of the holiest places in the Western hemisphere, the Shrine of “Our Lady of Guadalupe.” The Shrine in Mexico City is the most visited pilgrimage site, second only to the Vatican. Other sites to be visited: Tepeyac Hill, Xochimilco, Puebla, and Teotihuacan. We will celebrate Mass each day including the Church of the Holy Family which holds the remains of the martyred Blessed Miguel Pro. Full Package Price: $1,745 (includes airfare and departure taxes, hotel, most meals, transportation, and entrance into all scheduled events). For a complete brochure either email Fr. Al at [email protected] or write: St. Patrick Church; 1018 S Main St; Colfax, WA 99111. Encourage, A Roman Catholic Apostolate Do you have a loved one who is experiencing same sex attraction? Do you want to be loving to him/her but want to stay faithful to the Church’s truth about sexuality and marriage? Encourage is a confidential support group for Catholic parents, relatives or friends of those struggling with same sex attraction, sanctioned by the Spokane Diocese and led by Chaplain Fr Kenny St. Hilaire. We’ll meet to pray, listen, inform and support. For more information please contact Tim at (509) 290-4844 or email [email protected].

Taize Prayer 7-8pm at Immaculate Hear t Retr eat Center , 6910 S. Ben Burr Road Spokane. Please join us for a beautiful hour of contemplative Taize worship and song. The Brothers of Taize espouse the Gospel message "that they all be one, Father, as You and I are one." Sundays, J an 29, Feb 26, Mar 26, Apr 30, & May 28. (*Due to the holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas, we have changed the dates to the Sunday BEFORE the holiday) Immaculate Heart Retreat Center 6910 S Ben Burr Rd, Spokane, (509) 448-1224 For more information or to register in advance: www.ihrc.net Silent Day of Prayer: 9am-3pm, begins with the Rosary, and includes the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Mass, two conferences, lunch and concludes with Adoration. $38/ $48 with a room. Please register in advance. Wed, Jan 11, 2017, The Eucharist and Social Justice: Food for the Journey, Scott Cooper, Catholic Charities of Spokane Coffee and Contemplation. 9-11am, Cost $10—includes roll & hot beverage. Come enjoy spirited discussion & prayer time. People of all faiths welcome! Dec 21, (Cocoa & Contemplation) Deacon Tom Heavey, “How Saint Nicholas Became Santa Claus” (for kids at home, parents & grandparents) Dinner Series, Tues, Jan 31, 5:30-8:30pm: “Historical Understandings: The Reformation and its Legacy” Fr. Michael Maher, SJ Weekend Retreat for Men and Women Jan 20-22: Adversity Our Suffering, God's Suffering, Dr. Jerry Sittser, Ph.D. Why are we so quick to blame God when we have to endure suffering? It seems almost fashionable these days. Could it be that we have developed a more Deistic view of God than an Incarnational view of God? During this retreat we will explore the relationship between our suffering and God’s suffering. Feb 17 - 19: The Holy Spirit in Scripture and in Our Lives. Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ $196 per person/ $302 per couple/ commuters $110 Weekly Serenity of the Heart AA Meeting, Every Friday at 12 noon. The gr oup is always open for mor e member s. Call Barb at (509) 688-5640, if you would like to come, or simply come to the meeting. All are welcome! Adult Faith Formation Online Crossroads, a pr ogr am of Boston College School of Theology and Ministry, offers non-credit online courses for adult spiritual enrichment and faith formation. With a focus on shared reflection in an online learning community, Crossroads models the kind of conversation and participation that lead to deeper understanding of and personal growth in faith. (courses are $25—$50) Upcoming topics include: Creed: What We Believe (Feb 1-Mar 14), The Gospel of Matthew (Feb 15-Mar 14), Living Faith in Our Social Context (Apr 19-May 30), Becoming an Evangelizing Faith Community (Apr 19-May 30). Information and registration: 617-552-4075, [email protected], www.bc.edu/crossroads “Because of his boundless love, Jesus become what we are that he might make us to be what he is.” Irenaeus

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