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St. Joseph Catholic Church—Libertyville, Illinois
www.stjoseph-libertyville.org
April 26, 2020
3rd Sunday of Easter
Carpenter
Our Vision Through our
Baptism and Eucharist,
we are called to love
as Christ loves and
serve as Christ serves.
Our MissionIn Jesus Christ, we will grow
and flourish through� Engaging, welcoming and
building community� Lifelong faith formation��Social justice and service
to others in need� Engaging and
understanding the energy and interests of our youth� Prayer and worship that deepens our spiritual life
our resources wiselyso that we
may live life
abundantly!
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a Look AheadLook
An Act of Spiritual CommunionMy Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there
The basic elements of an Act of Spiritual Communion are an Act of Faith, an Act of Love, a desire to receive Christ, and an invitation to Him to come into your heart.
Give OnlineYou can give online through our website. Visit www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/give.
Mail or Drop OffMail or drop off your donation in the mail slot at the parish
Thank you! This is a challenging time for all of us and we thank you for your continued support!
“I GAVE TODAY” #StJoesGivingEncourage others to give and share on your social media accounts that you supported St. Joseph Catholic Church
#StJoesGiving.
Many of you give from the pews on Sunday and might be wonder-ing how you can still support St. Joseph Catholic Church during this time of uncertainty. Last fall, when our collections were down, we asked you to increase your donations and you generously responded. We need your help, now more than ever, as the coronavirus is impact-ing our collections. Here are three easy ways for you to give and continue to support St. Joseph Catholic Church: Text To Give
Options to Give
Stay Healthy And Pray!
Introducing Two New Parish Prayer Opportunities This week we will begin the Recitation of the Rosary
Eucharistic Adorationpraying for the Church, for our government, and for an end to the pandemic. Join in at: www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/live.
Live-streaming Masses weekday Mass at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday. The 5:00 p.m. Saturday and 9:00 a.m. Sunday Masses archived section after they have been broadcast. Watch here: www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/live.
Church and Parish Offices Closed St. Joseph Catholic Church is closed until further notice. The following will -
tion/Holy Hour and all meetings and parish events. Please contact staff or clergy through email only, as phone coverage www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/staff.
It is important that the parish be able to continue its vital work during this crisis We encourage you to continue your important support through your generous giving. Please sign up for online giving at www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/give
We will continue to monitor this fluid situation and we will share new or additional guidelines as we receive them.
CFTK Groups Meet Online
John Morgan and Michelle Hobson’s Community for the Kingdom small
meeting, finding a way to connect with Christ while having to stay at home. Want to learn more about con-necting through a community? Visit https://www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/cftk-frequently-asked-questions
In Paris, the Great Bourdin Bell Rings AgainThe famous bell, with its tone the lowest pitch on the scale of Notre
week on the one-year anniversary of the fire. It heralded the encouraging news that the bell tower has been stabilized enough to withstand its vi-bration. You can hear the bell ringing out over a locked-down city at:
news-the-great-bourdon-bell-of-notre-dame-in-paris-speaks-again/
Our Parishioners Reach Out During Crisis
family. Cecelia used what she had on hand to make one adult and two children’s masks in https://www.casalakecounty.com/
[Correction] Book Club Circle donated meals to all three shifts at Winchester House two weekends ago
Faith Formation—————————————
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New and Returning Families:
HOW TO BEGIN?
Visit www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/reregistration & set up an appointment.
INFORMATION?
Patty McCarthy, Coordinator pmccarthy@ stjoseph-libertyville.org
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Come, follow me…and heal our worldas of April 19, 2020
The Annual Catholic Appeal theme, “Come, Follow Me…and heal our world,” calls us to share in Jesus’ mission to bring healing and transformation to our fragile and wounded world. By supporting the Appeal, you join hands with other Catholics in the Archdiocese and reach
out with healing to parishes and Catholic schools in need, religious education programs, ministry formation and initia-tives to address violence and to foster justice, peace, and respect for life. Our helping hands through the Appeal also reach out on a global scale to support Catholic Relief Services. Each pledge makes a difference! Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous response. The Annual Catholic Appeal is an invitation for every Catholic family to respond with a generous heart. 90 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to the critical work of the schools, parishes, agencies and ministries of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Remember that when our parish exceeds its goal, any additional funds received above the goal amount are returned for use in our parish to support our wonderful ministries. To learn more and to donate, visit www.annualcatholicappeal.com.
Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous response!PARISH GOAL: $164,879AMOUNT PLEDGED: $213,137AMOUNT PAID: $140,991REMAINING AMOUNT: $ 23,888 YTD REBATE: $ 0
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Worship Aids for Your Use at HomeYou may down-
of each weekend Mass worship aid by going to www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/live. We hope this will be a help for you as you watch our live-streamed
In Memory
Please pray for the souls of:
Charlotte StreitJames MahanGeralyn ButtsSally McLaughlinDonald SteinJanice Tranberry
Mass Intentions
There will be a live-streamed Mass Monday through Saturday at 8:30 a.m.available to view at www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/live.
Parishioners are NOT to come to these Masses in Church. The following intentions will be prayed for at the live-streamed daily Masses.
Monday April 27 James Pavlus
Tuesday April 28 Normando Zavala Johanna CybakWednesday April 29 William Weiland
Thursday April 30
Friday May 1 Rosemary Hussli Ruth IvanticSaturday May 2
Joe & Janet HigginsSunday May 3
During this time, these two Masses will be live-streamed and available to view at www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/live.
Parishioners are NOT to come to either of these Masses in Church.
Saturday, May 2
Presiders/Deacons
Sunday, May 3
2nd Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday) April 19, 2020
Worship Aid
Introductory Rites
Entrance Hymn — The assembly sings:
Prayer & Worship——––––—–—–——–———–
Please Pray for the Sick
Jennifer PhilbrickMargaret Bregenzer
Maria CotonJanice Kleinschmidt
Mary Pikula
Connor Boyle
Peter KrolStan Szot
Rita Gagliano
Carol Michalski
Joseph LocascioB. J. CarrollSean Kolber
Social Justice & Service—————————
Note: In support of social distancing initiatives, we have suspended our face-to-face meetings until further notice. Please join us for our next online meeting: Optimize Your Resume for Applicant Tracking Systems—Resumes submitted online are often
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The St. Joseph Employment Ministry assists the unemployed and under-employed in the pursuit of fulfilling employment
-ers is also invited to attend. Meetings are usually held on the
presentations. If you have questions, contact John Jennings at [email protected]. Employers are invited to post open positions by sending an email to John.
Introducing Two New Parish Prayer Opportunities This week we will begin the Recitation of the Rosary
Eucharistic Adoration, and this will continue each Wednesday. The
pandemic. Join in at: www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/live.
May our struggles and our concern for this planet never take away the joy of our hope.
– Pope Francis, Laudato Si’, 244
From the Care for Creation MinistryThis artwork is shared by the Catholic Climate Covenant in recognition and celebration of the
í, the encyclical from
Pray: God of all creation, your goodness and glory shine forth through everything you have made. Through the light of faith, help us to see this world, our common home, not as a resource
catholicclimatecovenant.org
Food Pantry Donations Welcome!
Pantry during its open hours:Monday and Thursday 11 a.m.-1 p.m.Wednesday and Friday 4-6 p.m.Sunday 10 a.m.-noon
—————————Social Justice & Service
A Resource List for These Challenging TimesSt. Joseph Food Pantry: -
asked. If you have any questions, please email Mary Causey at [email protected]. Monday and Thursday 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Lake County: Lake County government with resources
211: or https://211lakecounty.org/
United Way of Lake County’s 211 connects people to available health and human services in our com-
www.211LakeCounty.org. 211 is an information and referral helpline and does not provide direct services or financial assistance.
Village of Libertyville:This site has information on local food pantries, mental health help-lines, and resources for small business
Catholic Charities Lake County Services
Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois - https://mealsonwheelsnei.org/General Inquiries: [email protected] or Volunteering: [email protected] Program Information: [email protected]
Social Justice Ministries Responses to COVID-19 for immediate needsElderCare Lake County: Seniors can get help, or volunteer https://www.eldercarelakecounty.org orAid for Women: operating on reduced hours with social distancing practices. Baby formula and diapers and other items
Mary and Joseph Shelter/Franciscan Outreach:
directly to shelters. You can find links to donate items here: Holy Family Soup Kitchen in Waukegan:
need bread and food runners and the ability to catalog and web-post deliveries so weekly teams can tell what food is available
PADS:on how to help on their website: https://www.padslakecounty.org/
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Stewardship of Treasure
Weekly Offering for April 5, 2020 Current Year Last Year Over (Under) Last Year Week Year to Date Week Year to Date Week Year-to-Date
Electronic GivingTotal Collection $44,255 $1,696,904 $38,753 $1,685,017 $5,502 $11,887
Difference $2,025 $(34,526)Thank You! St. Joseph Parish is grateful to those who give generously on the weekends and monthly through our automatic contribution program. Thank you to those who regularly and generously give of their treasure as well as those who give of their time and talent to support the work our parish does in the name of Jesus Christ. Learn more at www.stjoseph-libertyville.org.
Accountability——––––—–—–—————–––
Thoughts on Giving
petitions, asking Jesus to do things for us? If so, that’s a one-sided relationship. Living our faith means developing a personal relationship with Jesus. Just like any friendship, there is give and take, each side listening to each other and helping each other
Parish Pastoral Council E-mail the PPC at [email protected]. Your questions and suggestions are welcome. Members of the Parish Pastoral Council:
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Parish Finance Council
St. Joseph Catholic Church 121 E. Maple Avenue, Libertyville, Illinois 60048
Phone 847-362-2073 Fax 847-362-6821 E-mail [email protected] Website www.stjoseph-libertyville.org
Pastoral Staff
Pastor
[email protected]. Martin Luboyera, Associate Pastor
[email protected] Associate Pastor
[email protected]. John Hennessey, Pastor Emeritus
Bulletin Submissions Submit Carpenter after
approval by your Pastoral Staff Leadreceived by Noon on the Monday before issue date.New Parishioners Welcome! Please stop or call
-load registration form at www.stjoseph-libertyville.org.Announcements at Mass Kashmar at [email protected] by noon on Mondays. Guideline: 1-2 sentences.
Babysitting During Mass The Nursery
Accessibility If you have a disability and require special accommodations, please call the parish office.Ministry of Care, Sacrament of the
Sick Mass on the 2nd Saturday of each month, or by arrange-ment. Contact the parish office if seriously ill, hospitalized,
Communion. Funeral Planning Please call the parish office for assistance from a Bereavement Minister and a funeral planning guide.Matrimony Congratulations! Please contact the
usually required for marriage preparation.Infant Baptism
Baptism of School-Aged Children
Sacrament of Penance a.m. on Saturday mornings or by arrangement.Pray the Rosary The Rosary is prayed in
Office Hours & Evening Access
code for the vestibule, where the key will be kept. You must return the key immediately after your event by putting it in the same
Worship Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities Hearing
Loop for persons with hearing aids -
-east corner of church
-sion of The Carpenter for those with visual impairments. Please email request to [email protected].
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JOSEPH W. HAMMAN, DDSFAMILY DENTISTRY
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LIBERTYVILLE
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Thanks to my St. Joe’s Customers
Our 40th Year
Since 1977
847-367-6550
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Breaking Open the Word
A Journey to Discipleship–Jesus Companions Us Through Scripture
2. Invite Response. Invite individuals to respond to a word, phrase or passage that strikes them in some way.
Next Sunday’s Gospel — John 10:1-10Leader: John Response: Glory to You, O Lord
Reflection
that doubled and tripled the cost of gasoline. In short order, driving habits changed and long lines formed at filling stations as gas was rationed. Habits and routines that were dependent on cheap transportation had to be reevaluated and changed. The types of cars we drove and the trips we took changed drastically. We thought our old way of life would never be the same. It
course and follow new conservation-friendly ways, which for many remain firmly embedded in our way of approaching -
are presented with the opportunity to reflect on how we might want to change our outlook and our routines to accommodate challenges which seemed like science fiction only weeks ago. We are called to reevaluate what we want to place our faith in.
-ticularly his Resurrection, which we continue to celebrate, presented a world-altering choice: persist in the old worn ways or follow Jesus, the Good Shepherd, to find fertile pasture where we are promised new and abundant life. The current crisis is a real and scary reminder that the things of this world can quickly pass away. However, it can also be a time to remember that Jesus, as our Good Shepherd, promises to lead us to the most safe and rewarding places as we journey through this life to our eternal reward. How much trust are we willing to place in His promise?
The Catechism of the Catholic ChurchReflection Questions things no longer seem quite so important? What things do I wish to change as a result of this life-altering time? 2. What do I miss the most in the practice of my faith in these trying times? What new insights have I gained in my desire to stay con-
we care for ourselves? What might I do to reach out to those who may be in need or vulnerable, to help them to live in the greater abundance of Christ’s love?
enter a sheepfold through the gate but climbs over elsewhere is a thief and a robber. But whoever enters through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens it for him, and the sheep hear his voice, as the shepherd calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has driven out all his own, he walks ahead of them, and the sheep follow him, because they recognize his voice. But they will not follow a stranger; they will run away from him, because they do not
figure of speech, the Pharisees did not realize what he was trying to tell them.
but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the gate. Whoever enters through me will be saved, and will come in and go out
destroy; I came so that they might have life and have it more
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Readings for the Week
St. Louis Grignion de Montfort