St. Joseph Catholic Church 2011 Darling Avenue, Waycross, GA 31501

Fr. Bob Cushing, Pastor: (478) 284-5235 frbobcushing@gmail.com Church Secretary: Barbara Grace Albert (912-286-0491) sjcwaycross@att.net Music Minister: Timothy Remmel (912-281-9787) timothy15434@gmail.com

Religious Education Coordinator: Lacey Gruver (912) 282-0493 lgruver1976@gmail.com Hispanic Ministry Coordinator: Jason Strickland (912) 387-6781 jason@jason.com.mx

Youth Ministry Coordinator: Loretta Coar (912) 390-9116 loretta_coar65@att.net Loaves and Fishes Outreach: (912)283-5221

Office number: (912) 283-7700/Office fax (912) 283-7929 Office hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00am—4:30pm

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November 19, 2017

Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear Parishioners and Friends:

“Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were

faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibili-

ties. Come, share your master’s joy!” [Matthew 25:21]

At the end, when we finally meet Christ face to face, isn’t

this what we want to hear? Every time we come to church,

our purpose is to “meet Jesus,” to encounter his living Word

and to face the truth of how we are living in communion with

God, or not. Have I used my gifts and abilities to serve God

or not? But our aptitudes, our talents, are not really our per-

sonal possessions. We forget that they are not ours, but

God’s. They are gifts from God, a treasure beyond counting.

I can use them, abuse them, or bury them as I choose. God

will not force us to use them in any particular way. But he

WILL ask for an accounting.

As we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, we give thanks

to God for all His gifts to us. Today as we celebrate Eucha-

rist, let us be aware that the Greek word that it comes from,

eukaristein, means thanksgiving [to make a love feast]. We

are invited into a deep sense of prayer, gratitude and joy to-

day that can make this week a continual thanksgiving

through our daily activities, all of which should give God

glory. Let’s find the courage and chutzpah and gratitude to

celebrate the abundance of our life in God!

Questions for the week: How am I investing those talents

entrusted to me by the Master? How have I stretched out my

hands to the poor or given my time to the needy?

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!

Your pastor - Fr. Bob Cushing

19 de noviembre, 2017

Domingo Treinta y Tres en el Tiempo Ordinario

Queridos Feligreses y Amigos:

“Bien hecho, mis buenos y fieles servidores. Ya que fuiste

fiel en las cosas pequeña, yo te daré grandes responsabilidades.

¡Ven, a compartir el gozo del Señor!” [Mateo 25:21]

Al final, cuando al fin conoceremos a Cristo cara a cara,

¿no es esto lo que nos gustaría escuchar? Cada vez que veni-

mos a la iglesia, nuestro propósito es el “encontrarnos con

Jesús” encontrarnos con su palabra viva y el enfrentar la ver-

dad de cómo estamos viviendo en comunión con Dios, o no.

¿He usado mis dones y habilidades para server a Dios o no?

Pero nuestras aptitudes, nuestros talentos, no son realmente

posesiones personales. Nos olvidamos que no son nuestros

propios, pero de Dios. Son dones de Dios, tesoros sin cuenta.

Yo puedo usarlos, abusarlos, o enterrarlos a mi escogencia.

Dios no me forzara a usarlos en una manera particular. Pero

el SI va a pedirme cuentas.

Al celebrar El Dia de Acción de Gracias esta semana, da-

mos gracias a Dios por todos los dones que nos ha dado. Hoy

al celebrar la Eucaristía, estemos conscientes de que la pala-

bra griega que viene de, eukaristein, significa agradecimiento

[hacer una fiesta de amor]. Estamos invitados a un profundo

sentimiento de oración, gratitud y gozo hoy que puede hacer

esta semana un continuo agradecimiento a través de nuestras

actividades diarias, todas que deben de dar gloria a Dios.

¡Encontremos el coraje y la chispa y el agradecimiento de ce-

lebrar la abundancia de nuestra vida en Dios!

Preguntas de la semana: ¿Como estoy invirtiendo los talen-

tos que me han sido encomendados a mí por el Señor? ¿Como

he alargado mi mano a los pobres o dado mi tiempo a los ne-

cesitados?

¡FELIZ DIA DE ACCIÓN DE GRACIAS PARA TODOS!

Su pastor - P. Bob Cushing

Oracion de la Misión Parroquial Padre de Misericordia, tu Santo Espíritu nos ha llama-do de muchas tierras y culturas para formar la comu-nidad de fe de la Parroquia de St. Joseph. Nos uniste para proclamar tu palabra de misericordia para todos a través de la oración, sacramentos y servicio, O San-tísimo, muéstranos como alimentar este compromiso a través de la form ación de fe, hospitalidad y corres-ponsabilidad, para que a través de nosotros tu com-pasión ellos abracen la cruz de todos los necesitados, por Cristo nuestro Señor. Amen

Parish Mission Prayer

Father of Mercy, your Holy Spirit has called us from many lands and cultures to become

the faith community of St. Joseph Parish.

You gather us to proclaim your Word of Mercy for all through prayer, sacrament, and service. O Holy one, show us how to nourish this commitment through faith formation, hospitality, and stewardship, so that through us your compassion may embrace the cross of all the needy, through Christ our Lord. Amen

St. Joseph Offertory November 12, 2017

Offertory $4,374.00 Children’s Circle $60.00 Total $4,434.00 Rainy Day Fund $373.00 Southern Cross $979.00 (as of 11/12/2017) Great start on Southern Cross, but we are only 1/3 of the way to what we need. Please turn in your Southern Cross Contribution by mail or collection basket. Make checks payable to: St. Joseph Thank You!

Knights Serving Breakfast

11/19/2017

No PRE this week

11/26/2017

1 gal. 2% milk Bob Ziolkowski 1 gal. orange jc. Jim Craig 10 bananas Charlie Lightsey

Ecumenical Service for Thanksgiving: Join with our local churches for a spiritually uplifting Prayer

Service for Thanksgiving at 1st United Methodist Church, 410 Williams Street, this Sunday afternoon, Nov 19, at 4 PM. Light refreshments will be served

following the celebration of Word, message and song.

Catholic Campaign for Human Development: In the USA, one in six people lives in poverty. This Second Collec-

tion today supports programs that address the causes of poverty and provide a sustainable future for those who strug-gle in our country. 25 percent of these funds remain in this diocese and some comes back to Loaves and Fishes to help those who live “on the margins!”

Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano: En los EEUU, una de cada seis personas vive en pobreza. Esta

Segunda Colecta de hoy ayuda a los programas que en-frentan las causas de la pobreza y provén un futuro sosteni-ble para aquellos que luchan en nuestro país. ¡25 porciento de estos fondos permanecen en esta diócesis y algunos vuel-ven a Los Panes y Los Peces para ayudar a aquellos que viven “marginados!”

First World Day of the Poor: Pope Francis has instituted a new “feast day” for the poor. The Sunday before the Feast of Christ the King will now always be dedicated “to create moments of encounter and friendship, solidarity and con-crete assistance to our sisters and brothers in need.” Pope Francis asks us to consider who we invite to our Thanksgiv-ing tables this week and how can continue to include them in our lives.

Primer Dia Mundial de los Pobres: El Papa Francisco ha instituido un nuevo “día de fiesta” por los pobres. El do-mingo antes de la Fiesta de Cristo Rey será ahora siempre dedicado a “crear momentos de encuentro y amistad, solida-ridad y ayuda concreta a nuestros hermanos y hermanas en necesidad.” El Papa Francisco nos pide que consideremos a quien invitar a nuestras mesas de Acción de Gracias esta semana y como podemos continuar incluyéndolos a ellos en nuestra vida.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE IN SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY: LT. Tim Boyce, U.S. Navy, Rann Howell, and Colonel Mark B. Parker.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE WHO ARE ILL, ESPE-CIALLY PARISHIONERS: Joyce Bachofner, Ann Inman, Arcelia Saucedo, Elizabeth Smith, Peggy Thomas, Donna Sturgis, Howard Sturgis, Judy & Lowell VanDruff, Warnell Ziolkowski, Carlene Murray, Rose Mary Fulford, Dorothy Gaskill, Bill & Glen-da Brewington, Bob & Kathy Odam, Colleen Matich, Cin-dy Adams, Theresa Spatola, Debbie Cahill, Leslie Ben-nett, Marilyn Bonacci, Dorothy Henry, Ken Jorishie, Abraham Gomez, Tom DiBiase, Glenn & Shelly Chase, Kathleen (Billie) Herbert, Gerard Bartido, Carol McClos-key, Clinton Vaughn, Morgan Hess & Ann Marie Hess, Genevieve Martin, and Bob Interval.

PLEASE PRAY FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS OF OURS: Robert Cushing Jr. & Doris Cushing, Pat Marsh, Lisa Dwyer, Hannah Phillips & Family, Elaina Zachary, Glo-ria Ray, Glynda Gausnaell, Lindsay Joyce, Patricia Carter, Connie McAlpin, Roger Gaskill, Michael McAl-pin, Jason McCullum, Dan Cason, Albert Gatton, Paul Tang, Michael Driggers, Maurice Hannah, Earl Black, Tom Grizzaffe, James Kenneth Cox Jr., Lonny Joseph Waring Jr., Merinda Mixon, Annie Burns, Toby Foster, Bill Caballero, Harris Lott, Florence Struempler, Lindon Deal, Sr. Francis Ann Cook, James Stokes, Cindy Taylor, Saturnino Yepez Luna, Kris Kruse, April Snider, Brett Crews, Robin Johnson, and Thomas Williams, Angel Si-nai Gomez, Kim Messenger, William Willis, Sandy Wright, Ashley Hoffman, Sue Rossi, Brittany Alderman, Betty Denyko, and Sr. Chris Cullen, MFIC, David Greg Russell, Chloe Robinson, William Martin IV, Michelle Rio, Bobby Ziolkowski, Stan Stipe, Sharon Deal Joseph McHendry, Ron Milkas, Dr. Richard Lynch, Rose Parisse, Adrian Arnold, Erin Crosby, Rosa Maria Santos, Norma Walker, Marian James, Mervyn Humphreys, and Jamie Baker.

You’re invited to pray the Rosary in English this week at Fran McElroy’s home. Please join us in prayer on Wednes-day, November 22, 2017 at 10:00 am. Her home is located at 328 Wynton Circle in Waycross. Please contact Ann Johnson with your prayer intentions at 912-288-0315.

Join us for Bingo Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at

10am. Join us for fun, fellowship and prizes

In the Social Hall. The game will be followed by a light

lunch. Please plan to have a Good time and take

home some loot! Office for the Protection of Children and Young People,

toll free reporting hotline: (888) 357-5530

La celebración del Grupo de los Tornados Blancos

en el Olive Garden ( en agradecimiento por sus servi-cios a la parroquia limpiando la Rectoría y la Oficina cada semana) ha sido pospuesta para el domingo 3 de

diciembre a las 3 PM. ¡Por favor dígale a Barbara si va a asistir para hacer las reservaciones!

El Ministerio Hispano se reunió para su encuentro trimestral el domingo 29 de octubre a las 4 PM con 9

miembros presentes para compartir los eventos que están por venir y las celebraciones: la celebración

Guadalupana comenzará a las 10 PM el lunes, 11 de diciembre, seguido de las Mañanitas a las 11 PM. La

Misa especial de Guadalupe será a las 6 PM el mar-tes 12 de diciembre seguido de una Fiesta. La posada será a las 5 PM el domingo 17 de diciembre.

Christmas Flowers Order Form

You will find some red Christmas Flowers or-

der forms in the Church foyer. Please take

one home if you would like to donate some

flowers in honor/or memory of someone this

Christmas. The cost is $20.00 per flower and

order form must be turned in by December

18, 2017. Just return the red flower flyer

with your donation in the collection basket.

Thank You!

Hispanic Bible Study Class-Sunday, November 19, 2017 at 9:00 am with Dr. Victor Aranda in the Adult Formation Classroom.

The International Dinner is TODAY, r ight after the bilingual Mass at 12:30 PM. Special dishes should be

brought in and set up with their national origins (country and province) on tables provided. Allow our elders to go first after the Blessing. The TV raffle will be at 1 PM!

La Cena Internacional es HOY, al terminar la Misa bi-lingüe de las 12:30 PM. Platillos especiales deben de

traerse y colocarse con sus nacionalidades de origen (país y provincia) en las mesas preparadas. Permitan a

nuestros mayores el servirse primero después de la bendi-ción. ¡La rifa del TV será a la 1 PM!

There is NO PRE this weekend,

Nov 19.

PRE will continue as usual next weekend Nov 26.

No hay ERP este fin de semana, 19 de noviembre. EPR continua-

ra usualmente el próximo fin de semana 26 de noviembre.

Word from Pope Francis:

“Let us not forget that the Our Father is the prayer of the

poor. Our asking for bread expresses our entrustment to

God for our basic needs in life. Everything that Jesus

taught us in this prayer expresses and brings together the

cry of all who suffer from life’s uncertainties and the lack of

what they need. When the disciples asked Jesus to teach

them to pray, he answered in the words with which the

poor speak to our one Father, in whom all acknowledge

themselves as brothers and sisters. The Our Father is a

prayer said in the plural: the bread for which we ask is

‘ours’, and that entails sharing, participation and joint re-

sponsibility. In this prayer, all of us recognize our need to

overcome every form of selfishness, in order to enter into

the joy of mutual acceptance.”

June 13, 2017

Thank You, God

Thank you, dear God, for moments

when we feel deeply grateful;

when thankfulness is not something we have to think

about,

when it wells up in us and overflows,

washes away the bitterness of indifference,

the sting of others’ harsh judgments,

the fear of emptiness,

Thank you, God, for filling from your plenty

the low spots of our experience. Amen.

Gracias, Dios mío

Gracias, Dios querido, por los momentos

Cuando nos sentimos profundamente agradeci-

dos;

Cuando dar las gracias no es algo que tenemos

que pensar,

Cuando el agradecimiento nos llena y se nos de-

rrama,

Lavando la amargura de la indiferencia,

La punzada del juicio de los demás,

El miedo de estar vacíos,

Gracias, Dios mío, por llenar de tu abundancia

Los lugares sin importancia de nuestra experiencia.

Amen.

A FAMILY RESOURCE for THANKSGIVING: Col-orful sheets with prayers and readings for your family

celebration of Thanksgiving at home have been left in the foyer of the church in English and in Spanish.

RECURSOS PARA LA FAMILIA POR ACCIÓN DE

GRACIAS: Habrá páginas de colores con oraciones y lecturas para su celebración familiar de Dia de Acción de Gracias en la entrada de la iglesia en inglés y en es-

pañol.

This Week at St. Joe’s

11/20/2017 Monday 9:00 am Mass; 10:00 am Basket Blessings/Singing Visits with Youth/2:00 pm Luncheon

11/21/2017 Tuesday No Mass; 7:00 pm K of C

11/22/2017 Wednesday No Adoration; No Mass

11/23/2017 Thursday No Mass; Office Closed; HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

11/24//2017 Friday No Mass; Office Closed; Peralta rehearsal pm

11/25//2017 Saturday 3:00 pm Omar Peralta Quince; 5:00 pm-5:45 pm Confession; 6:00 pm Mass- English

11/26/2017 Sunday 9:00 am PRE/Youth; 10:30 am Mass-English; RCIA Rite of Acceptance; 5:00-5:45 pm

Bulletin Deadline: All announcements and news items for the next Sunday's bulletin need to be given to our parish secretary (Barbara) .[sjcwaycross@att.net] by Monday morning.

November 18, 2017 6:00 pm Mass-English Lector: Wanda Peterson EM: Ann Johnson and Linda Robison Server: Lee Tipps Usher: Bob Scheuing and David Cahill Intention: Darvin Williams(RIP) November 19, 2017 11:00 am Mass Bilingual Lector: Socorro Martinez and Nicholas Blasko EM: Montse Diaz, Joy Yon, Socorro Martinez, Rose Lopez, and Vicente Rodas Server: Brayan Rios and Stephanie Rios Usher: Francisco Velez and Abel Rodriguez Intention: Pro Populo November 25, 2017 6:00 pm Mass-English Lector: Ann Johnson EM: Lucy Todd and Louise Walker Server: Lee Tipps Usher: Mike Frawley and Joe Robison Intention: Grace Brockmeyer(RIP) November 26, 2017 10:30 am Mass-English Lector: Dan Booker EM: John Chancey, Ana Saucedo, Loretta Coar, Eloise Purdom, and Randy Yon. Server: Lauren Hackett and Emma Hackett Usher: Michael Hackett and Jim Craig Intention: Pro Populo November 26, 2017 6:00 pm Mass-Spanish Lector: Dr. Victor Aranda EM: Magdalena Santana, Junita Sosa, y Vicente Rodas Server: Valentina Diaz and Gissell Rodriguez Usher: Francisco Velez and Abel Rodriguez Intention: None

St. Joseph’s Christmas Parade Float: the “cast of thousands” is being assem-bled with enthusiasm: first meeting is today, Saturday November 18 at noon at

church. We will meet again on Nov 29, 30 and December 1. We need all vol-unteers to come to the parade and walk with our Manger Scene float at 6:30 PM

on Saturday, December 9. Contact person is Joy Yon; 229-848-3482; rock-crawl7@aol.com.

La Carroza de la Parada de la Navidad de St. Joseph: el “reparto de miles”

está siendo organizado con entusiasmo: el primer encuentro es hoy, sábado 18 de noviembre a medio dia en la iglesia. Nos reuniremos de nuevo el 29 y 30 de

nov., y el 1 de diciembre. Los necesitamos a todos ustedes como voluntarios para venir a la parada y caminar con nuestra Escena de Nacimiento flotante el sábado

9 de diciembre a las 6:30 PM. La persona de contacto es Joy Yon; 229-848-3482; rockcrawl7@aol.com.

RCIA Rite of Welcome for newcomers will take place next

Sunday, November 26, at the 10:30 Mass. After the homily, spon-

sors will introduce new members and they will receive their RCIA Cross.

RCIA – The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults – will not meet this Tuesday evening, November 21, because of Thanksgiving. The

Rite of Welcome for Candidates and Catechumens will be our next gathering on Sunday November 26. We will meet at 10 AM so that we may find our new places in church and how the Rite works.

For more information, contact Fr. Bob at frbobcushing@gmail.com or 478-284-5235 or call Fran McElroy 267-496-1965; mommac48@gmail.com .

Gluten free hosts: our par ish wants par ishioners who struggle with Celiac's disease - or reaction to gluten in bread - to know that we have special hosts that

are set aside just for you. Please notify Fr. Bob about which Mass you are attend-ing and he will have the proper altar bread prepared for you to receive the pre-

cious host in this form. Parish Pastoral Council will have a special meet-ing on Wednesday evening, November 29 at 7:15. All Liturgical Ministers are requested to attend be-cause we will be given a special introduction to the Living the Eucharist Program.

The Okefenokee Ministerial Fellowship service is

scheduled for Sunday, November 19, at 4:00 pm.

Ecumenical Service for Thanksgiving: Join with our local churches for a spir itually up-lifting Prayer Service for Thanksgiving at First United Methodist Church, 410 Williams Street,

Sunday afternoon at 4 PM. Light refreshments will be served following the celebration of Word, message and song.