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`Dear Parishioners,
There are quite a few “ponder-worthy” happenings
this weekend. First of all, the liturgies this weekend are
those of the Third Sunday of Advent, aka Gaudete Sunday. The
liturgical color for Masses this weekend is rose and not violet. Second,
we began a “new” tradition here at St. Joseph. On Saturday of this
weekend at 5:30 am, Fr. Bartholomew celebrated a very special Mass
known as the Roráte Cǽli Mass. Those of you on Flocknote already
received a rather lengthy description of this beautiful Mass. If you did
not get the Flocknote notice, here is a mini-description: The Roráte
Cǽli Mass is a traditional Advent devotion wherein the Mass of the
Blessed Virgin Mary for Advent is offered just before dawn. In many
instances families and individuals travel an hour or more, rising and
arriving very early for this stunningly beautiful Mass. The interplay
of light and darkness speak to the meaning of Advent and the coming
of the Light of the world.
Third, this coming Tuesday, December 17, begins what we call the
Greater Ferias of Advent. Though not termed as such it is actually
the preparatory “octave” before the Nativity of Our Lord. It is also
the time of the “O Antiphons” at Vespers. From the 17th through the
23rd, the Magnificat antiphons begin with “O,” the ‘O’ addressing the
Divinity using various names, e.g., Emmanuel, Adonai, etc.
But, to return to the liturgical aspect, the Introit in both forms urges
us: Gaudéte in Dómino semper: íterum dico, gaudéte. Rejoice in the
Lord always: again, I say rejoice. We’re now halfway into the
anticipatory season of Advent and, hence, two weeks closer to the
Birth of Our Lord and Savior. We’ve endured our mortifications and
self-denials and, today, Sunday (or Saturday at Vespers) we can relax
and regroup a bit. This weekend, we can have flowers on the altar
and the organ can be played a bit more lustily. Ah, but don’t get too
comfortable. It’s back to the Advent “habitus” come Monday
morning.
Many of you have generously contributed to our Christmas Flowers
fund. Envelopes for this were in your packets and you can put them
into the normal collection. Please note the Mass schedule to be
published next week. Important Christmas info will be in the
bulletin. God bless you. Father Magiera
Saint Joseph Catholic
Church
December 14th /15th, 2019
A Parish Apostolate of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter
Fr. Michael W. Magiera, FSSP, KHS, ChLJ, Pastor
Fr. Gregory Bartholomew, FSSP, ChD, Assistant Pastor
1329 Belleview Avenue Rockdale, IL 60436-2577
Phone: (815) 725-4469 FAX: (815) 714-2078
Father Magiera’s Email: [email protected] Father Bartholomew’s Email: [email protected]
Website: www.fsspjoliet.wordpress.com Facebook: St. Joseph Catholic Church – Rockdale, Illinois
Elizabeth Kelch, Co-DRE Denise Lonigro, Co-DRE Phone: (815) 729-9149 Phone: (708) 646-3834 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Office/Rectory Hours: Monday through Friday
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
2019 Liturgical Calendar and Mass Intentions
Sat., December 14th 3rd Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday)
4:15 pm
Rudy & Mary Prince and
Andrew & Tillie Suligoy
by (Daughter) Carl & Nancy Suligoy
and family
Sun., December 15th 3rd Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday)
8:00 am + Sean Kelleher by Marjorie Kelleher
10:00 am Pro Populo
Mon., December 16th St. Eusebius, Bishop and Martyr (3rd cl.)
7:30 am All the Souls in Purgatory,
especially deceased member of FOSS
Tue., December 17th Greater Feria of Advent (2nd cl.)
7:30 am + Kevin Hansen
by Michael & Elizabeth Hansen
Wed., December 18th Ember Wednesday of Advent (2nd cl.) 7:30 am + Luis Reyes by Nancy Taylor
Thur., December 19th Greater Feria of Advent (2nd cl.)
7:30 am Barbara Boudreau by Heather Boudreau
5:30 pm Jason Kirstein by Pat Wagner
Fri., December 20th Ember Friday of Advent (2nd cl.)
7:30 am In repentance and reparation for the sins
within our Church and our World
Sat., December 21st Ember Saturday of Advent (2nd cl.)
8:00 am Sara Turk by Family
Sat. December 21st 4th Sunday of Advent
4:15 pm + Andrew Pavnica by Nancy Taylor
Sun., December 22nd 4th Sunday of Advent (1st cl.)
8:00 am Carole Greco by Warren Dorman
10:00 am Pro Populo
+ means deceased
Mass Schedule
Ordinary Form
Saturday 4:15pm
Extraordinary Form
Sunday 8:00 am; 10:00 am; 5:30 pm (Naperville) Monday through Friday: 7:30 am
Thursday 5:30 pm, followed by Holy Hour and Benediction
Saturday 8:00 am
Holy Days of Obligation
Ordinary Form: 5:15 p.m. anticipated Mass, if a priest is available Extraordinary Form: 7:00 am & 7:00 pm
Confessions
30 minutes before Mass
Baptisms
Any weekday is possible, but Saturdays are preferred. To schedule your family’s Baptism, please call or email Fr. Magiera. Thank you very much!
Weddings
For parishioners with faithful parish membership for at least one year. Please inquire at least 6 months prior to intended date.
WELCOME VISITORS! Worship Aides for both forms of the Mass are in the pew racks. We
welcome new parishioners. Census forms are in the back of the
church, either in racks or on the tables. Turn in your form to Fr.
Magiera or place your form in the collection basket. No need to
respond ‘Amen’ at Latin Mass Holy Communion.
Prayer Intentions for the living and deceased:
Christy Becker, Jim Dernulc, Mark Evans, Cris Galounis, Michael
Kelly, Mary Lund, Kathleen Mary McNair, Ray Tomanio, Merlin
Melnarik, Fr. Vytas Memenas, Kaira Paramo, Russler Family, Angie
Schuman, Judy Splayt, Fr. Chris Steinle, OSA, Jim Wright, Ken
Zabel, Adele Stukas, Aldona Peciura, Nancy Tomanio, Zita Stukas,
Hellmann/Roman/Kasperek, Robert Fearncombe, Jr., Isabella
Goodrich, Bonnie Reichstadt, Ellen McCague, Mary Mitchell,
George Magee, Fr. Christopher Manuele, Susanna Wheeler and
James Wheeler, Ricardo Martinez, Ayako Naganuma.
RIP: Ben Bazik, Glen Dykhuizen, Tahara Dykhuizen, Barbara
Schoenberger, Fran Nelli, Dale Bixenmann, Arthur Birsa, Mary Rose
Bucciarelli, Diane Wolfe, Bonnie Nagra, Corinne Bowers,
Dr.Stephanie Pavnica, Andrew Pavnica, George McCague, Linda
Stortz, Kevin Hansen, Richard Blaskie, and Ed Bowlan.
Donuts! Please join us for donuts following our 10:00 AM
Mass every Sunday. Everyone is invited!
St. Joseph’s Lending Library We have a lending library of spiritual books on shelves in
the northwest corner of the basement. Many beautiful
books waiting to be read.
Our Lady of Fatima, Pray for Us. Please join us on Monday, January 13th at 6:00 P.M. as
we pray the Holy Rosary in reparation for the sins
committed within Christ’s Church.
By the Numbers for December 7th / 8th, 2019
Regular Collection Saturday 4:15 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM
Sunday 10:00 AM
Naperville 5:30 PM
$1,046.00
$1,024.50
$1,796.52
$2,314.26
2nd Collection – Retired Rel. Saturday 4:15 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM
Sunday 10:00 AM
Naperville 5:30 PM
$456.00
$291.00
$421.75
$528.00
Special Needs (Building) Saturday 4:15 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM
Sunday 10:00 AM
$130.00
$30.00
$790.00
Immaculate Conception Saturday 4:15 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM
Sunday 10:00 AM
Naperville 5:30 PM
$108.00
$140.00
$372.15
$135.00
Christmas Flowers Saturday 4:15 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM
Sunday 10:00 AM
$48.00
$10.00
$65.00
Religious Ed. Tuition
Salt
Youth Group
Donuts
Votive Candles
Giving Tree
Mass Intentions
Solemnity of Mary
Sanctuary Lamp
Christmas
Our Lady of Guadalupe Sem.
$605.00
$27.40
$.25
$25.00
$257.00
$755.00
$55.00
$20.00
$20.00
$50.00
$50.00
TOTAL $11,570.83
THANK YOU VERY MUCH
Bulletin Articles If you have an article that you would like to be included in our
bulletin, please type and email your announcement to
[email protected] at least 10 days in advance. Father
Magiera must approve all articles. Thank you very much!
Mass Attendance: Saturday, 12/7/19, 4:15 PM – 60
Sunday, 12/8/19, 8:00 AM – 66
Sunday, 12/8/19, 10:00 AM – 209
Sunday, 12/8/19, 5:30 PM – 231 Naperville
The Ordinary Form has gradually increased. Something we should
regard with joy. I hope it continues. And, God be praised, the
Extraordinary Form has established new records this past weekend,
both in St. Joseph numbers (275) and SSPP numbers (231), totaling
506!!!!! The highest Sunday count in our history in the diocese.
SOCIAL MEDIA
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Religious Education Calendar December 22nd Religious Ed Class 8:30-9:45 a.m.
December 29th No Class
January 5th No Class
January 12th Religious Ed Class 8:30-9:45 a.m.
January 12th Reconciliation Retreat 9:45-10:45 a.m.
January 12th Reconciliation Book Due
January 18th Reconciliation Service & Mass 2:30-5:00 p.m.
January 19th Religious Ed Class 8:30-9:45 a.m.
January 26th Religious Ed Class 8:30-9:45 a.m.
January 26th Confirmation Exam 8:30 a.m.
January 26th Gifts of Love: Part 1 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Father Bartholomew’s Catechism Classes Classes are on Wednesdays at 4:15 p.m. in the school and last for
approximately one hour.
December 18th: Younger Age Bracket
December 25th: NO CLASS ON CHRISTMAS!
If you have any questions or comments, Father Bartholomew will be
happy to hear from you. Thank you very much!
DuoLingo Duolingo is an online program that teaches people another language.
Duolingo just added Latin to their online courses. If you are
interested, please visit their website: www.duolingo.com
Mass Intentions Mass Intention envelopes are available in the back of church. Please
PRINT and completely fill out the front of the envelope. We will do
our best to accommodate your request. Mass Intentions are filled on
a first come, first served basis. Our Mass intention dates are
completely filled for 2019 and 2020 are quickly filling up. The Mass
Intention Envelope MUST be completely filled out in order to take
your request. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
call the rectory. Thank you very much!
Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Parish Goal: $18,800
Amount Pledged: $19,227
Amount Paid: $18,827 !!!!
Over CMAA Goal: -$27 !!!!
Remaining Balance to Pledged Amount: $400
Rebate Amount: $19 !!!!
WE MADE IT!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you. This is the third
year in a row that we have met our goal. We delivered the goods!
Again, St. Joseph Church IS a force to be reckoned with!
Annual Giving Tree Service Project Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time
and/or donated to our Annual Giving Tree. We
were able to help feed 21 families this holiday
season as well as provide gifts for several
residents at Sunny Hill Nursing Home. Thank you
for your continued support!
St. Joseph Christmas Schedule: Tuesday, December 24 – 7:30 AM (the normal time for a weekday
Mass) is the Vigil of Christmas in the EF, i.e., the Mass specific
to Christmas Eve; it is NOT one of the three Christmas Masses and
satisfies NO obligation for Christmas.
Tuesday, December 24 – 4:00 PM, the OF “Vigil Mass.” This Mass,
of course, satisfies the Christmas obligation.
Wednesday, December 25 – 12:00 AM, the EF “The First Mass at
Midnight.”
Wednesday, December 25 – 8:00 AM, the EF “The Second Mass at
Dawn.”
Wednesday, December 25 – 10:00 AM, the EF “The Third Mass
During the Day.”
Wednesday, December 25 – 5:30 PM (Naperville) the EF “The Third
Mass During the Day.”
Saturday/Sunday Masses are the usual times: OF, Saturday, 4:15
PM; EF, Sunday, 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM; EF, Sunday, 5:30 PM (Na-
perville).
Tuesday, December 31 – 5:15 PM, the OF anticipated Mass of
“Mary, the Mother of God”
Wednesday, January 1 – 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM, the EF “Octave
Day of Christmas;” 5:30 PM (Naperville)
The schedule then returns to “normal.” However, there will be the
Solemn Blessing of Epiphany Water on Sunday evening, January 5
at 6:00 PM.