ST. JOSEPH PARISH December 8-9, 2018

Liturgical Ministers for Next Weekend Saturday, Dec 15, 5:30 PM Mass Sacristans: Larry & Joan Knutson Lector: Liz Shaw Altar Servers: VOLUNTEER Extraordinary Ministers of Communion: Leslie Kueffler Jim Mullen Sunday, Dec 16, 8:30 AM Mass Sacristans: Tim Kitt Lector: Char les Killian Altar Servers: VOLUNTEER Extraordinary Ministers of Communion: Dan Rahn Rosalie Nourse Patti Parra Lehsley Whitman Leslie Burks Sunday, Dec 16, 11:00 AM Mass Sacristans: Dave & Cathy Gay Lector: Laur ie Staley Altar Servers: Jordan Schroeder Graham Byrd Extraordinary Ministers of Communion: Kevin King Jeffrey Byrd Pat Ferrell VOLUNTEER VOLUNTEER

Parish Council Members: John Weidinger, Chair 951-2529 Priscilla Bradley (307) 630-0622 Kevin Busch 703-8873 Josh Haxton, Youth Ministry 466-4991 Jim Mullen 467-8073 Mary Porter 292-0457 Connie Schmidt 951-5623 Bob Watkins 465-8499

Finance Council Members: Mike Kight, Chair 467-6356 Lois Blanchette 939-7621 Bob Duft 638-3638 Lynne Larson 953-4405

“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all people.”

Next Weekend’s Liturgy December 15-16, 2018 Third Sunday of Advent Zephaniah 3:14-18a Isaiah 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:10-18

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday through Thursday

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Phone: 509-466-4991 Website: www.stjosephcolbert.org

PARISH STAFF Pastor: Very Rev Brian R Sattler Deacons: Joe Schroeder Pat Bradley (retired) Youth Minister: Josh Haxton Catechetical Coor: Kathy Catron Music Minister: Harry Lewis Custodian: Dean Loberg Admin Staff: Jeannie Saccomanno

EMAILS pastor@stjosephcolbert.org jschroeder@dioceseofspokane.org tpbradley@me.com josh@stjosephcolbert.org kdcatron@comcast.net hj3142lewis@comcast.net admin@stjosephcolbert.org office@stjosephcolbert.org

Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:30 PM

Sunday: 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM Tuesday-Thursday: 8:00 AM

Friday: 9:00 AM

Reconciliation Saturday: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM (or by appointment)

Adoration First Wednesday of each month: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Rosary Second Tuesday of each month at & 7:00 PM

John went throughout the whole region of the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah: Prepare the way of the Lord. -Luke 3:1-6

St. Joseph Parish, Colbert

Sunday, Dec 9 Christmas Cards on Sale Christmas Craft Bazaar & Bake Sale 8:30 am Mass 9:30 am Liturgical Minister Training 9:45 am Religious Ed Grades K-5 11:00 am Mass 12:00 pm Women’s Guild Christmas Brunch 7:00 pm Senior High Youth Group

Monday, Dec 10 7:00 pm Scouts

Tuesday, Dec 11 8:00 am Daily Mass 9:15 am Nursing Home Ministry 7:00 pm Rosary - the Joyful Mysteries

Wednesday, Dec 12 8:00 am Daily Mass 9:00 am Quilt Charmers 6:00 pm RCIA 7:00 pm Choir Practice 7:00 pm Book Circle 7:00 pm Middle School Youth Group Christmas Party

Thursday, Dec 13 8:00 am Daily Mass 10:00 am Zumba Gold

Friday, Dec 14 9:00 am Daily Mass 9:30 am Share the Word

Saturday, Dec 15 Knights Information after Mass 7:00 am Men’s Fellowship 8:30 am Aerobics 11:00 am Funeral Mass for Dorothy Dillon 11:00 am High School Youth Tree of Sharing Work Party 3:00 pm Bates Convalidation 4:30 pm Reconciliation 5:30 pm Mass 1:00 pm High School Youth Advent Lock-In Retreat

Next Sunday, Dec 16 Knights Information after each Mass 8:30 am Mass 9:45 am Religious Education Grades K-5 No Religious Ed on Dec 23rd or Dec 30th 11:00 am Mass 1:00 pm Gift Distribution for Tree of Sharing

Knights of Columbus If you are interested in helping those in need, serving our parish, growing in faith or obtain-ing exclusive access to top-rated insurance protection for your family, the Knights of Co-lumbus is the organization for you. For more

information, visit stjosephcolbert.org/kofc.

December 8-9, 2018

Mass Intentions Mon, Dec 10 – Kris Kassman Tue, Dec 11 - Todd & Chandra Wed, Dec 12 – Marla Zumello Thur, Dec 13 – Joe & Whitney Jahnke; Taver Fri, Dec 14 - Larry W Sat, Dec 15 - Chris; St Joseph Parishioners Sun, Dec 16 - Fr Brian’s Baptism; Debbie Ballantyne

Second Sunday of Advent

St Joseph Parish Rectory Cash Out

Administration $ 8,202.69 Labor 53,159.30 Materials 282,110.94 Grounds 48,231.93 TOTAL $391,704.86

Cash In Sale of old Rectory $214,832.75 Donations 30,000.00 Wine Sale 4,965.00 Brick Sale 19,987.00 Parish Savings 121,920.11 TOTAL $391,704.86

Parish Dining Room Extension Cash Out

Administration $ 6,069.84 New Construction 159,988.63 TOTAL $166,058.47

Cash In Parish Savings $166,058.47 TOTAL $166,058.47

Parish Accounts Capital Improvements $ 1,251.15 Event Center 25,253.44 General Operations 112,147.34 St Joseph Guatemala Ministry 22,726.28 Women’s Guild 5,790.58 TOTAL $167,168.79

St Joseph Property Dates Est Cost Est Value* 1991 New Church $1,400,000 $2,000,000 2001 East Wing 500,000 1,000,000 2004 West Wing 750,000 1,000,000 2011 Kitchen Remodel 80,000 125,000 2015-2017 Various Improvements** 200,000 100,000 2017 Dining Extension 166,058 300,000 2018 New Rectory 391,704 775,000 TOTAL $3,487,762 $5,300,000

There is no debt. Everything is free and clear. *Estimated value is based on insurance values. **Includes: new air conditioners, new doors, 40 year roof, tabernacle and crucifix, parking lot expansion, and paving of circular driveway. THANK YOU!

Women’s Guild

The Women’s Guild welcomes and includes all

parish women in its membership and all women

are invited to join in our social events, fundraising activities,

outreach projects, and Circle groups. Attending Women’s

Guild socials is a great way to meet other parish women and

learn about all the Guild’s activities.

•Health and Fitness Circle Sat mornings at 8:30 AM

•Share the Word Bible Study Fridays after 9:00 AM Mass

•Book Circle Wed, Dec 12 at 7:00 PM Winter Street by Elin Hildebrand

•Hope House Meal Prep Thur, Dec 27 at 9:30 AM If you are interested in the Women’s Guild, contact either Shari Russell at 465-0803 or Kathy Catron at 467-2621.

Financial Peace University Beginning Thursday, January 16th there will be a 9-week course of Dave Ramsey’s very popular program entitled Fi-nancial Peace University. The lessons are life-changing and will start you on the track of budgeting, saving money, and paying off your debt. Learn how to get on the same page (financially ;)) with your spouse, which kinds of insurance you need, how to plan for major expenses and emergencies, and begin investing for your future. You will even learn the best ways to give gener-ously.

Thursdays, beginning January 16th (nine weeks) 7-9 PM

$100 materials (scholarships may be available) Call the parish office at 466-4991 to register in advance.

Youth Ministry High School Tue, Dec 11 Ecumenical Clothing Drive Help with sorting clothes at 6:15 PM (Drivers needed) Dec 15-16 High School Advent Lock-In Retreat The retreat is focused on preparing the Tree of Sharing gifts for distribution. (One female chaperone needed) Wed, Dec 19 Advent Reconciliation Service and Fish Fry 6:00 PM Middle School Wed, Dec 12 Christmas Party from 7:00-9:00 PM

Rosary - The Joyful Mysteries On Tuesday, December 11th beginning at 7:00 PM there will

be the recitation of the Rosary. We will be praying the Joyful Mysteries in preparation for Gaudete Sunday. The Blessed Virgin Mary promises to all Christians who faith-fully pray the Rosary that they will be called

her children, and brothers and sisters of Jesus, her only Son.

Advent Reconciliation Service Several priests of the diocese will be on hand to help Father Brian hear confessions on Wednesday, De-cember 19th beginning at 6:00 PM. There will also be a Fish Fry dinner! You can enjoy a fish dinner either before or after going to Reconciliation. There is no charge for the Fish Fry but a Free Will offering will be taken up. Christmas Holidays

Please be aware that there will be no Religious Education classes for Grades K-5 on Sunday, December 23rd or Sunday, December 30th. Classes will resume on Sunday, January 6th. The Parish Office will be closed the week of Christmas. We will be open on Monday, Decem-ber 31st but closed on New Year’s Day. Merry Christmas!!

Immaculate Heart Retreat Center How Saint Nicholas Became Santa

Deacon Tom Heavey Friday, December 21st 9:00 AM—11:00 AM

The jolly, magical Christmas figure we know as Santa Claus has a basis in the life of a real saint. Bring the kids and grandkids to this special event with St Nicho-las! Enjoy goodies, special cookies, games, projects, talks with St Nick, prayer time and a photo! There is no cost to attend. There will be hot beverages and rolls included for the adults. Please register in ad-vance at IHRC by calling 448-1224 or online at www.ihrc.net.

Wholehearted 19 Catholic Women’s Conference

Little girl, arise! Wholehearted19 is the annual gathering of Catholic women from our region, sponsored by the Diocese of Spokane, on Saturday, February 9th at St. Thomas More parish. Registra-tion is now open for this day filled with inspirational talks, motivational entertainment, informative workshops, shop-ping, personal time to pray, Confession, Adoration, tons of laughter, a fabulous lunch, door prizes, and a fun raffle! Keynote speaker Mary Lenaburg and the music of Danielle Noonan will enliven our spirits and refresh our outlook with a renewed understanding of how Jesus calls us to ARISE from whatever has us bound. Doors open at 8:00 AM and the day concludes with a community celebration of the vigil Mass at 4:30 PM. * Tickets are $35 each * Donations greatly appreciated * LIMITED tickets available (we sold out last year’s inaugu-ral event, so get yours early and encourage your girlfriends) Buy tickets today at www.wholeheartedcatholic.org

Advent and Christmas Schedule Wed, Dec 19 Advent Reconciliation Service at 7:00 PM Mon, Dec 24 Christmas Eve Masses at 4:00 & 8:00 PM Tue, Dec 25 Christmas Day Mass at 10:00 AM

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