Dear Parishioners,

What a celebration we had on Tuesday, with our

Solemn Mass and St. Joseph Table Banquet! It

was a beautiful and most thrilling event. What a

way to worship God, honor our parochial Patron

and offer to them the fruit of our labor and

stewardship. And what an honor it was to do that in our newly

“beautified” church. The count in the church was a whopping 267.

To those people who had to stand throughout the Mass, I say I’m

sorry that was necessary, but, at the same time, I thank you for your

fortitude and for putting up with an inconvenience that might induce

others simply to say, “no seats? I’m outta here.”

I must acknowledge a mistake I made – which I didn’t consider

correcting, since it would have necessitated people running around

sacristies to search for another pulpit missal – in that I read the

incorrect epistle and gospel while at the pulpit. See, liturgical

changes didn’t occur only as a result of Concilium shenanigans

following Vatican II. There were changes prior to the council as

well. Some of those changes involved texts of existing Masses; texts

in use for centuries. For one reason or another, the texts of Masses

that had been in use for quite a while were changed for this or that

reason. In the case of the Mass for St. Joseph, both the epistle and

the gospel were replaced with other texts. The book I typically use

on Sundays is a very old volume, predating the changes in the Mass

for St. Joseph. I was quite embarrassed, since I knew something was

wrong right away. But, I didn’t want to make a big deal of it.

This was not the case with a few chattering souls who became very

fond of audibly complaining that they were lost and didn’t know

what was going on. Shame they didn’t realize that further kvetching

wasn’t going to solve the problem, though it did bother others who

really wanted to be in a devotional atmosphere to pray the Mass,

regardless of whether they knew exactly what was going on or what

was being said. I’m sure, of course, that those folks were guests with

no manners who wanted to draw attention to themselves and

not St. Joseph parishioners. I’m confident that all St. Joseph

parishioners know the difference between church and Walmart.

Fr. Magiera

Saint Joseph Catholic Church

March 23/24, 2019

A Parish Apostolate of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter

Fr. Michael W. Magiera, FSSP, KHS, ChLJ, Pastor

1329 Belleview Avenue Rockdale, IL 60436-2577

Phone: (815) 725-4469 FAX: (815) 725-1820

Rectory/Emergencies: (815) 725-1051

Email: frmagiera@rcdoj.org 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: stjosephrep@hotmail.com Email: deniselonigro@gmail.com

Office/Rectory Hours: Monday through Friday

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

2019 Liturgical Calendar and Mass Intentions

Sanctuary Lamp Joshua Boudreau (Special Intentions)

by Heather Boudreau

Sat., Mar. 23rd Third Sunday in Lent

4:15 pm Alexander Granat (L) by Bridgette Granat

Sun., Mar. 24th Third Sunday of Lent (1st cl.)

10:00 am Pro Populo

Mon., Mar. 25th Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (1st cl.)

7:30 am In repentance and reparation for the sins and

offenses within our Church and our World

Tues., Mar. 26th Feria of Lent (3rd cl.)

7:30 am Monica Becker by Nancy Taylor

Wed., Mar. 27th Feria of Lent (3rd cl.)

Unscheduled Maria Fairman by Bartuce Family

Thur., Mar. 28st Feria of Lent (3rd cl.)

5:15 pm FOSS by Monica Becker

Fri., Mar. 29th Feria of Lent (3rd cl.)

7:30 am Roy Tornabene by Mr. & Mrs. Solvatore Rigitano

Sat., Mar. 30th Feria of Lent (3rd cl.)

8:00 am Poor Souls and FOSS by Nancy Taylor

Sat., Mar 30th Fourth Sunday of Lent

4:15 pm John Darguzis by Family

Sun. Mar. 31st Fourth Sunday of Lent (1st cl.)

10:00 am Pro Populo

+ means deceased

ST. JOSEPH LATIN CLASS Our next St. Joseph's Latin class will be taught by Father Magiera will

be held on March 24th.

Mass Schedule

Ordinary Form Saturday 4:15pm

Extraordinary Form Sunday 10:00 am; 5:30 pm (Naperville)

Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 7:30 am Thursday 5:15 pm, followed by Holy Hour and Benediction

Saturday 8:00 am (3rd Saturday at Poor Clares in Minooka, Illinois)

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: Ben Bazik, Christy Becker, Richard Blaskie, 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 McCague

RIP: Glen Dykhuizen, Tahara Dykhuizen, Barbara Schoenberger,

Fran Nelli, Dale Bixenmann, Arthur Birsa, Mary Rose Bucciarelli,

Diane Wolfe, Bonnie Nagra, Corinne Bowers. Dr.Stephanie Pavnica

Religious Education Program Calendar March 24th Religious Education Class 8:30-9:45 a.m.

March 31st No Class

April 6th First Holy Communion Retreat,

Reconciliation & Mass 2:30-5:00 p.m.

April 7th Religious Education Class 8:30-9:45 a.m.

April 14th Religious Education Class 8:30-9:45 a.m.

April 21st NO CLASS - HAPPY EASTER

April 28th Family Religious Education Class –

Mary Crowning 8:30-9:45 a.m.

(LAST DAY OF CLASS)

May 1st 1st Holy Communion Practice 6:30-7:30 p.m.

May 3rd 1st Holy Communion Practice 6:30-7:30 p.m.

May 4th Sacrament of First Holy Communion during

the 4:15 p.m. Mass - Candidates must arrive

by 3:45 p.m.

Our Lady of Fatima, Pray for Us. Please joins us on Saturday, April 13th at 6:00 P.M.

as we pray the Holy Rosary in reparation for the sins

committed within

Christ’s Church.

Catholic Engaged Encounter Catholic Engaged Encounter is designed to help

couples prepare for marriage. It is an intensive

weekend of work during which each couple is offered

the time and opportunity to question, examine, and

deepen their relationship in a much deeper, more

honest way then they have been before. The 2019

schedule is as follows:

April 6th-7th November 9-10th

Couples who book ahead should have no issues with registration.

However, since the weekends do fill up, interested couples should

register as soon as possible. For reservations, go to

www.jolietee.org , or for questions, call 815-727-1112 or send an

email to: ceejoliet @gmail.com.

Regular Collection 4:15 PM $698.00

10:00 AM $1,477.00

5:30 PM $2,154.00

Eastern Europe $50.00

Special Needs 10:00 AM $20.00

5:30 PM $40.00

Easter Flowers $25.00

Votive $80.00

Mass Intentions $10.00

Music $1,000.00

St. Joseph Table $25.00

Beautification $402.00

$5,981.00

Thank You !!!

By the Numbers - March 17th Collection:

SOCIAL MEDIA

Website: www.fsspjoliet.wordpress.com

Join Flocknote our parish communication tool:

Text StJoes to 84576 or

sign up online with flocknote.com/StJoesRockdale

Facebook: St. Joseph Catholic Church – Rockdale, Illinois

Joyful Again! Widowed and feeling stuck?

Come and find ways to move toward inner peace and new hope in

life. Joyful Again! Widowed Ministry presents a Retreat/Workshop

for widowed men and women. All are welcome.

March 30 & 31, 2019

Holy Family Med. Ctr., Des Plaines

To register call: 708-354-7211

Email us: joyfulagain7211@gmail.com Website: www.joyfulagain.org

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.

LITURGICAL PERSONNEL SCHEDULE

Date Altar

Servers

Lector Eucharistic

Minister

Celebrant

Saturday,

March 23rd

(O.F.)4:15pm

Axel T.

Brian T.

Jeanie P. Cele D. Fr. Jeff Smialek

Sunday,

March 24th

10:00 am

Cory L.

David A.

Josh L.

Lou S.

Vince H.

Joe J.

Fr. Michael

Magiera

Monday,

March 25th

7:30 am

David A. Fr. Michael

Magiera

Tuesday,

March 26th

7:30 am

David A. Fr. Michael

McMahon

Thursday,

March 28th

5:15 pm

Dominic F.

David A.

Fr. Michael

Magiera

Friday,

March 29th

7:30 am

Miguel P.

Joe J.

Fr. Michael

Magiera

Saturday,

March 30th

8:00 am

Fr. Michael

Magiera

Saturday,

March 30th

4:15 pm

Manuel G.

Brian O.

Nichola B. Marianne O. Fr. Don Buggert

Sunday,

March 31st

10:00 am

Fr. Michael

Magiera

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

Next Special Collection There will be a special collection on Good Friday, April 19th, for the

Holy Land.

Third Sunday of Lent – 24 March 2019 Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15. Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11. 1 Corinthians

10:1-6, 10-12. Luke 13:1-9.

Cultivating the ground. Have you ever felt unproductive at work

or at home? Just like a tree bearing no fruit? We can cut our losses

and chop it to the ground. Or we can spend one more year to

cultivate and fertilize, to seek goodness and right living.

What year’s extension is God giving me?

How will I let God, the Gardener, tend to me this Lent?

What needs to be pruned away so life returns?

Catholic Charities Seeks Volunteer in Crest Hill Catholic Charities’ Administrative Office is seeking a volunteer to

assist in the Human Resources department in Crest Hill.

The assistance needed includes:

· proofing newly revised policies; checking the format, fonts and

footers for consistency

· creating and updating binders

· updating a worker’s comp table (requires use of a computer – data

entry in Excel)

· putting together HR Orientation packets

All tasks will be completed at Catholic Charities’ Crest Hill office

during weekday/daytime hours. Bilingual in English/Spanish

preferred, but not required. Volunteers are asked to commit between

two and four hours per week. If interested, please contact Theresa

Ross at 815-724-1154. To learn more about the programs and

services provided by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, please

visit catholiccharitiesjoliet.org.

Jobs Available

Holy Trinity Catholic Parish in Westmont is seeking to hire a

Director of Communications. Must be an accomplished professional

with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or Communications and two

years of experience covering areas such as website content,

newsletters, and donor communications. The ability to take

knowledge and transform it into exciting and useful messages, and

disseminate it to the right audiences through the best distribution

channels is critical. This position reports to the Pastor. The Director

of Communications will be responsible for all communications,

website, and public relations messages for Holy Trinity Church and

School and to consistently articulate Holy Trinity’s mission. The

Director will also coordinate the messaging on fundraising efforts

and ongoing marketing of parish resources.

The Director of Communications will work closely with the pastor,

principal and parish leadership on a variety of strategic initiatives.

Candidate must have flexible schedule to accommodate meetings

and events during the evening and weekends. Candidate must have

an understanding of and appreciation for the Catholic faith, and a

desire to serve in its mission. This is a full‐time, exempt, benefitted

position. To view a full job description, visit:

www.dioceseofjoliet.org/hr/listjobs.php

To apply for the position, please send resume and cover letter to

apply@holytrinitywestmont.org.

Bulletin Articles If you have an article that you would like to be included in our

bulletin, please type and email your announcement to

stjosephrep@hotmail.com at least 10 days in advance. Father

Magiera must approve all articles. Thank you very much!

THANK

YOU!

Thank you to everyone who celebrated our St. Joseph’s Feast Day

with our parish. If you have not had a chance, please take a look at

the choir loft nave wall to see the four newly painted scenes from the

life of St. Joseph. The evening was filled with excitement as we

celebrated our parish, our patron, and our newly beautified church.

40 Days for Life Campaign “Many prolife groups from various Catholic parishes will participate

in the 40 Days for Life campaign. This non-violent protest includes

prayer at the Aurora abortion clinic on six Saturdays, March 9

through April 13. Participants peacefully and prayerfully witness to

the harm that abortion inflicts on the child in the womb, the mothers

seeking abortion and the society that allows such activity. Those who

would like to come and pray for an hour will meet at St. Joseph's

Church in downtown Joliet at 9 a.m. and return around noon.

Carpools will be available. If you have questions, contact

bethhansen2@yahoo.com. If you need more information about this

campaign go to www.40daysforlife.com.”

“The greatest destroyer of peace today is Abortion because it is a

war against the child" Mother Teresa

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