YOUTH MINISTRY

Theology on Tap – Tuesday, Dec 3. Every first

Tuesday of the month, 6:30 pm at Pints & Union (114 E Market Street, New Albany, IN 47150. Relevant speakers for Young Adults on Catholic faith & culture. Sponsored by Catalyst Catholic.

ABIDE – Tuesday, Dec 17. Every third Tuesday all ages

and families gather in Mount St. Francis’ Chapel for personal prayer, reflective music, Eucharistic Adoration and, for those interested, the Sacrament of Penance & Reconciliation (Confession). No registration required. Stay a few minutes or the entire time. Event begins 6:30 pm and ends at 8:30 pm.

THE MUSIC OF ADVENT When you think about Advent Music, what come to mind? “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” or maybe “The King of Glory” are probably the first to pop into your head. While other churches begin singing Christmas carols and decorating with poinsettias well before Christmas, the Catholic Church has a treasure trove of hymns and carols that direct our minds and hearts to preparing for the second coming of Christ as we approach the commemoration of his earthly birth on Christmas Day . “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” (# 395) uses the text from the “O Antiphons”, a series of short phrases from the Magnificat during Vespers between December 17 and 24 dating from Medieval times. Each verse, beginning with the word “O”, gives the coming Messiah a title taken from the Old Testament. The chant-like music dates from the 13th century. St. Ambrose (340-397 AD) wrote “Savior of the Nations, Come” (#421). It is probably the oldest Advent hymn still in common use. “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” (# 619) dates from St. Ambrose’s time, but was used by the Syriac Churches and Orthodox rites. “On Jordan’s Bank” (#418) dates from the sixth century. Some sources say that Ambrose also wrote “Creator of the Stars of Night” (# 420). All of these Advent hymns have passed down to us through many centuries in their original forms. This Advent, we will be learning some simple refrains from more contemporary songs. You can look forward to singing “Gift of God” (# 422) by Marty Haugen and “Advent Gathering Song” (# 405) by James Chepponis. Many people wonder why we do not sing Christmas carols during Advent. The Church has always maintained the contemplative nature of patient waiting and preparation, watching for the Lord’s return—a welcome respite from the commercial hustle and bustle of the season.

SCHOOL NEWS

St. Joseph Catholic School

School year theme – Encourage one another

and build each other up. (Thessalonians

5:11)

Christmas Program– the SJCS Christmas Program will be held on December 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall. Everyone is invited to attend.

SCRIP CARDS – Do you give gift cards for the holidays? The PTO is taking orders for gift cards through the SCRIP Program. It’s easy to participate in this program. Cards are available for most retailers, restaurants, and entertainment. Orders can still be placed online @shopwithscrip.com. Our school number is 1F15DF5116379. The PTO will receive a donation for each card purchased.

Dairy Queen Reward Day – Dairy Queen will donate 10% of all sales on December 3 between the hours of 5:00 and 8:00 to our PTO. Any purchase made in

the restaurant or at the drive thru will be included in this promotion. You do not have to show a flyer or even mention our school. The PTO will hold their December meeting at Dairy Queen to encourage participation. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Come out and enjoy dinner while supporting our PTO.

SGO SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS – Have you considered making a donation to our SGO Scholarship Fund? The funds from these scholarships provide tuition assistance to families who need this support. Over the past 7 years $184,850 has been awarded to our students to help them afford Catholic Education. This year the need demonstrated by our families is $32,000. Can you help us meet this need? Your donation to the Tax Credit Scholarship Fund will help us make this possible. What’s in it for you? A 50% tax credit on your state taxes! That’s right – if you make a donation, you will receive 50% of your donation back. Donate $100 and you receive a $50 tax credit, donate $1000 and you receive a $500 tax credit. This is a WIN-WIN program. St. Joseph School receives the total amount of your donation – and you get 50% back. If you would like more information about this scholarship, please contact Julie Crone at the school office. You can make your donation online at The Institute for Quality Education (www.i4qed.com.) The school office also has the donation forms available if you prefer to send the donation by mail. Thank you for considering this important donation.

Keep Up with what’s going on at St. Joseph Catholic School. Like us on Facebook, download the Mobile App by visiting the App Store and searching for St. Joseph, Corydon, and visit the school website at www.catholic-community.org.

The school participates in the Box Tops for Education, Kroger Rewards and Amazon SMILE programs.

Best Advent Ever From Dynamic Catholic

Week 1, Hope Dear Jesus, you are the hope in our messy world. This Advent, help us slow down, listen to your voice, and focus on what’s really important. We place our hope in you as we prepare our hearts to celebrate your birth on Christmas. Amen.

PARISH LIFE

Do you have a desire to

bring greater respect for

the gift of human life to

our parish, our

community, to our

world? We are forming a

Respect Life Committee

for our parish and could

use your help. It will not

be a huge commitment of time with occasional

meetings as needed. We are looking for people

of all ages from teens to adults. For more

information or to be a part of this group, please

contact the parish office or call Mary Casabella

at 812-972-9546 or email- mc366@juno.com.

Are you FORMED? Access films, audio, eBooks, videos, Catholic studies, etc. (in English and Spanish) for adults, teens and children via smart phone, computer, ipad… all on the digital platform - FORMED. Now available to our parish individuals and families, SJCS families and teachers, and all your friends for FREE! Share with co-workers, the homebound, hospitalized, military, friends, etc. Log on to the FORMED website through our parish link:

www.stjoecorydon.formed.org

This week’s FORMED feature: Lectio: Mary - Episode 1 - The New Eve - The New Fulfills the Old. The Book of Genesis begins with the story of Adam and Eve, whose sin of disobedience breaks their relationship with God. God does not abandon his people, but gradually prepares them for the coming of his Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus, the promised “seed” of Genesis 3:15 is the “New Adam,” and his mother, the promised “woman,” is the “New Eve.”

ACTIVITIES IN THE WIDER COMMUNITY

COME WITH FR. MICHAEL

KEUCHER, pastor of St. Joseph

Catholic Church in Shelbyville, In, to

the Shrines of Mexico June 23 to the 28,

2020. Shrine of Guadalupe in Mexico City

and St. Michael’s Healing Well, the tomb

of Blessed Miguel Pro, Shrine of Ocotlan

and more. If you are interested please call

the Marian Center of Indianapolis at 317-

373-2125 or email is at:

mariancntr@aol.com

St. Mary Catholic Church will host a Holiday Concert

presented by The Commonwealth Brass Band on Friday,

December 13, 2019 at 7:00pm. The public is invited to

celebrate the holidays in our beautiful historic church in

downtown New Albany (E 8th & Spring Sts). Free will

offering. For information, contact the Parish Office 812-

944-0417.

Joyeux Noel—Canticles of Christmas

Vivaldi Gloria & Nativity Carols

Soprano Mary Redden & Mezzo Laura C. Atkinson

Members of Louisville Philharmonic a—The Musicians’

Orchestra. Sat, 12/14/19—1 PM; Church of the

Annunciation, 105 Main St, Shelbyville, KY And Sun,

12/15/19—3 PM; St Brigid Catholic Church, 1520 Hepburn

Ave, Louisville, KY. $23 Gen, $20 Sr, $5 Stu;

LouisvilleChorus.org, 502-968-6300

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1752 Scheller Lane,

New Albany is hosting “The Longest Night: A Mass of

Consolation” on Friday, December 20 at 7:00 pm. This

forty minute Mass will offer a consoling message through

music, Word, and Sacrament; while respecting one’s need

to sit with various grief and loss issues they may be

experiencing during this “merry” season. All are welcome.

Knights of Columbus First Friday Fish Fry.

Please join us Friday

the 6th of December.

Delicious Cod, Hush

puppies and all you

can eat French Fries,

Cole slaw and Baked

Beans. Includes Tea,

Kool-aid or Water. At

the hall, 6110 Hwy 63,

Lanesville; 5:00 to 7:30pm, Queen of Hearts

Jack pot!

Lisa Whitaker, Director

Part time, 20 hours per week, Administrative Assistant position at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Corydon, IN. Will assist the parish Director of Faith Formation with many administrative tasks. Must be able to work flexible hours, be highly

proficient in Microsoft Office, and have excellent organizational and people skills. Experience preferred. Complete job description and requirements may be viewed on the parish website at catholic-community.org/faith-formation under Documents. Email resume with cover letter to lisa.whitaker@catholic-community.org, or mail to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Attention Lisa Whitaker, 312 E. High Street, Corydon, IN 47112 by Monday, December 9.

►Liturgical Year-December dedicated to the Immaculate Conception and the Divine Infancy – December is an extraordinary month filled with many liturgical feast days including the Advent and Christmas seasons. On December 8th we recall the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary who was conceived without original sin. December is a time one can reflect on the virtues of purity, fidelity and hope. ►Communion of Saints & Feasts Nov 30 – St Andrew the Apostle Dec 3 – St Francis Xavier Dec 4 – St John of Damascus Dec 6 – St Nicholas (of Bari and Myra) & First Friday Devotion to Sacred Heart of Jesus Dec 7 – First Saturday Devotion to Immaculate Heart of Mary Dec 8 – The Immaculate Conception

Novena to St. Andrew the Apostle St. Andrew Christmas Novena, also known as the Christmas Anticipation Novena, marks a wonderful way to enter into the Advent season in anticipation, penance, and prayer. The origins of this prayer are unknown but possibly from Ireland and can be traced to be (at least) over 100 years old. Prayers can be prayed several different ways one way being to pray for nine days beginning on the feast day of St. Andrew (Nov. 30) and ending on Dec. 8 the Immaculate Conception feast day. Traditionally, this Christmas Novena is prayer every day during the Advent season beginning of St. Andrew’s feast day and ending on Dec. 25 on the feast of Christmas Day. Either length the novena prayer is prayed 15 times each day. What a beautiful way to focus our hearts and minds on Jesus - The reason for the season! More about the novena on this link: http://thepracticingcatholic.com/2011/11/30/saint-andrew-christmas-novena/

St. Andrew’s Christmas Anticipation Prayer Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born. Of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His blessed Mother. Amen.

►Advent Prayer Buddy – We begin! All ages invited to participate in praying for others, by name during the Advent & Christmas seasons. Advent “Prayer Container/Bowl” in St. Joseph’s narthex. Place your name (or your family’s name) into bowl AND DRAW ANOTHER NAME OUT to pray daily for that person/family. Prayer Bowl will be available thru weekend of Dec., 15 & 16th.

What a beautiful, lasting gift to give to others-your heartfelt prayers!

2019-20 Family Faith Formation Yearly Theme:

THE SACRAMENTS Time: 10:15 – 11:45 am

(unless otherwise specified) ►December Topics: Confirmation

• Sun., Dec 15: Community Gathering (Parish Hall/Kitchen)

• What to bring: An item to donate to St. Vincent de Paul or Harrison County Community Center.

►December Overview - Family Faith Formation: Catechetical goals for this month: 1. Recite this month’s Scripture Memorization 2. Define this month’s Words to Know 3. To be able to explain what Confirmation is and what its effects are. 4. Share about December’ saint, Stephen ►Your Catholic Home - PRACTICE IT! Faith and Works. This month add spiritual reading to your prayer corner/space. Daily meditations are usually short making it easy to commit to reading one meditation a day. See other examples of spiritual reading in your Parent’s Guide (pg. 82) Car Conversations: Cut out your family’s Car Tag & converse about the questions with one another while doing errands & traveling this month.

Lesson 5 – Confirmation Confirmation completes, or confirms, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit received at Baptism and sends the person out to proclaim boldly the Good News. Words to Know: Anoint, Apostle, Confirmation, Holy Spirit, Gifts of the Holy Spirit Catechism of Catholic Church (CCC) References: 1285-1321

►Saint of the Month: St. Stephen (Dec. 26)

RCIA Session Upcoming Dates: Unless otherwise *noted meet in Cafeteria, 10:15 am – 11:45 am. Sun., Dec 1: No Session–Happy Thanksgiving Weekend! Sun., Dec 8: 1:10 The Last Things: What Happens After We Die? Fifth Joyful Mystery; The Finding of the child Jesus. Sun., Dec 15: *Meet at *8:15 am in the Narthex for instructions before heading into church to pray together prior to the 9:00 am mass. During 9:00 am mass we celebrate the RITEs of Welcome & Acceptance with BOTW (Breaking Open the Word-dismissal from mass to reflect on the scriptures). 1:6 The Paschal Mystery: the Mystery of Jesus’ Death and Resurrection. First Sorrowful Mystery; Jesus is condemned to death. Sun., Dec 22: *9:00 am mass with BOTW-dismissal from mass. 2:1 The Sacraments of Baptism & Confirmation. Second Sorrowful Mystery; Jesus is scourged. Sun., Dec 29: No Session – Merry Christmas Season! Wed., Jan 1: Holy Day-Mary the Mother of God, See bulletin for mass times

Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the

Magisterium of the Catholic Church, your Faith

Formation Commission strives to provide the life-

long faith formation of our brothers and sisters in

Christ in order to know, love and serve Christ in this

life and be happy with him forever in heaven.

KNOW + LOVE + SERVE

Pope Francis’ December intention: The very young.

That every country resolutely commits to taking the

necessary measures to make the future of the very

young, especially those who suffer, a priority.

NOVEMBER 30 & DECEMBER 1, 2019 1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

The readings for the First Sunday of Advent begin at #991 in the Gather Book.

MINISTRIES FOR NEXT WEEKEND, December 6 & 7

ST. JOSEPH 4:00 pm

SERVERS: Volunteers LECTOR: B. Schunemann MIN. OF HOLY COMMUNION:

B1 C. Schunemann

C1 L. Burch C2 J. Holtman

USHERS: J. Ferriell J. Fessel J. Mattingly S. Priest

ST. JOSEPH 9:00 am

SERVERS: Volunteers LECTOR: J. Wease MIN. OF HOLY COMMUNION:

B1 J. Schilmiller B3 M. LaMure

C1 D. Schilmiller C2 T. Wease

C3 Volunteer USHERS: L. Hayse B. Johnson S. Johnson

ST. JOSEPH 12:00 pm

SERVERS: Volunteers LECTOR: Volunteer M. Cuevas MIN. OF HOLY COMMUNION:

B1 P. Thompson C1 R. Stroud C2 B. Paz

USHERS: D. Laaz F. Laaz W. Medina J. Paz

MPB 7:00 am

SERVERS: A. Tyree R. Hoehn LECTOR: E. Hoehn MIN. OF HOLY COMMUNION:

D. Lind J. Lind

OFFERTORY: M. Tyree family

ST. PETER: 6:00 pm

LECTOR: S. Stemm MIN. OF HOLY COMMUNION

S. Babcock D. Bibb

J. Kingsley

PREP OF ALTAR: T. Bibb

MINISTRY LISTS ARE ON OUR WEBSITE

SCRIPTURE FOR NEXT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

1st Reading – Isaiah 11:1-10; 2nd Reading – Romans 15:4-9; Gospel –Matthew 3:1-12

STEWARDSHIP Collection of 11/24/2019 $9,251

Weekly Budgeted Amount $10,525

Variance to Weekly Budget ($1,274)

Current Fiscal Year – July 2019 to June 2020

Actual Collected through11/24/2019 $204,840

Budgeted total through 11/24/2019 $225,200

Variance to Annual Budget ($20,360)

Were you out of town last week? If so, please try to make-up your collection missed the following week. Our ministry and mission count on your support! Thank you!

Your continued support is appreciated!!

SPECIAL COLLECTION, DECEMBER 8: Religious Retirement: provides support for thousands of elderly Catholic sisters, brothers and religious order priests.

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 ➢ Latino Bible Study-10:15-11:30 am in Old Library MONDAY, DECEMBER 2 ➢ Eucharistic Adoration-8:00 am-8:00 pm in Church ➢ Divine Mercy-9:30-11:00 am in Old Library ➢ School Comm.-6:00-7:30 pm in PH Cafe

➢ Ball Practice-6:00-7:30 pm in PH Main TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 ➢ Confessions-6:00-7:00 pm at St. Joseph

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 ➢ Quilting-9:00 am-3:00 pm ➢ Women’s Bible Study-10:00 am at St. Peter PH ➢ Confessions-6:00-7:00 pm at St. Joseph ➢ Ball Practice-6:00-7:30 pm in PH Main ➢ Bilingual Choir Practice–7:00-8:30 pm at St. Joseph

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 ➢ Sewing Club-9:30am -4:00 pm in Hillman Room ➢ Confessions-6:00-7:00 pm at St. Joseph ➢ Schola-6:15 pm in Church ➢ Choir Practice-7:00-8:00 pm in Church

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 ➢ Bible Study-9:00-10:30 am in Old Library ➢ Confessions-2:00-3:00 pm at St. Joseph

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 ➢ Special Olympics Basketball-9:00 am-12:00 pm ➢ Ballet-10:00-10:45 am in PH ➢ Blood Pressure Screenings-after mass in Narthex

***Event planning forms are available on our website and

in the back of church.***

Dear Parishioners,

Happy Advent! How joyful is this four week

season devoted to preparation for the coming

of Christ at Christmas! In this year of the

Gospel of Matthew (Year A), our Advent Sunday

Gospel readings will especially feature John

the Baptist. Check out what the Catechism of

the Catholic Church has to say about Advent

and the special role of Saint John:

The coming of God’s Son to earth is an event of

such immensity that God willed to prepare for

it over centuries. He makes everything

converge on Christ: all the rituals and

sacrifices, figures and symbols of the “First

Covenant.” He announces him through the

mouths of the prophets who succeeded one

another in Israel. Moreover, he awakens in

the hearts of the pagans a dim expectation of

this coming.

St. John the Baptist is the Lord’s immediate

precursor or forerunner, sent to prepare his

way. “Prophet of the Most High,” John surpasses

all the prophets, of whom he is the last. He

inaugurates the Gospel, already from his

mother’s womb welcomes the coming of Christ,

and rejoices in being “the friend of the

bridegroom,” whom he points out as “the Lamb

of God, who takes away the sin of the world.”

Going before Jesus “in the spirit and power of

Elijah,” John bears witness to Christ in his

preaching, by his Baptism of conversion, and

through his martyrdom.

When the Church celebrates the liturgy of

Advent each year, she makes present this

ancient expectancy of the Messiah, for by

sharing in the long preparation for the

Savior’s first coming, the faithful renew their

ardent desire for his second coming. By

celebrating the precursor’s birth and

martyrdom, the Church unites herself to his

desire: “He must increase, but I must

decrease.”

Peace, Fr. Kyle

How to Reach us: 312 E. High Street Office Hours: Monday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 pm Friday 8:00 a.m.-Noon Office: 812-738-2742 Fax: 812-738-2718 Pastor: Rev. Kyle Rodden frkyle@catholic-community.org Sacramental Emergency: 812-738-2717 Business Manager: Catherine Donovan 812-738-2332 catherine.donovan@catholic-community.org Office Manager: Jane Lasher parish.office@catholic-community.org Secretary: Dawn Lewis dawn.lewis@catholic-community.org Director of Music Ministries: Theresa Bauer-812-738-9676 theresa.bauer@catholic-community.org Director of Faith Formation & Youth Ministry: Lisa Whitaker – 812-738-2759 lisa.whitaker@catholic-community.org

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL 512 N. Mulberry Street Office: 812-738-4549 Principal – Julie Crone julie.crone@catholic-community.org Secretary-Amanda Phipps amanda.phipps@catholic-community.org Follow us on Facebook: Catholic Community of St. Joseph Corydon St. Joseph Catholic School Our Website: www.catholic-community.org Our youth program on Instagram: stjosephyouth_comefutherup

Our Formed account: www.stjoecorydon.formed.org

Pastoral Council members: Chet Budd, Darrell Lind, Kevin Hanson, Susan Reich, Kathy Hughes and Susan Babcock; Finance Council-John Lasher; Faith Formation-Ron Casabella; School-Janay Hoehn; Family Life & Social Concern-Cindy Bauer; Stewardship-Butch Green.

St. Joseph School, Winter Gala: February 8, 2020.

MASS INTENTIONS: Day Date Where Time Intention Sat. 11/30 St. Joe 4:00 pm Anita Mattingly† St. Peter 6:00 pm Ollie Rickert† Sun. 12/1 MPB 7:00 am Sandra Kendall† St. Joe 9:00 am Scotty Simcox† 12:00 pm All Parishioners Tues. 12/3 St. Joe 5:30 pm Octavia & Ken Dobbins† Wed. 12/4 St. Joe 12:00 pm Special Intention Thur. 12/5 St. Joe 7:00 am Preusz family Fri. 12/6 St. Joe 8:30 am Fofie Fey† Sat. 12/7 St. Joe 4:00 pm Anita Mattingly† St. Peter 6:00 pm Ollie Rickert† Sun. 12/8 MPB 7:00 am Mary Catherine Steiner† St. Joe 8:30 am Rosary St. Joe 9:00 am Roser-Whitaker Family †= deceased 12:00 pm All Parishioners

LOW GLUTEN? – Ask Fr. Kyle or the office staff for

more information. We want to assist you to receive

the Eucharist.

NOVEMBER 30 & DECEMBER 1, 2019

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC COMMUNITY www.catholic-community.org

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A People of God, celebrating the experience of Jesus Christ We, the Catholic Community of St. Joseph, firmly believe we have a calling to: parish communion, living the mission of the church, and fostering the spiritual and educational needs of God’s people, according to the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the sharing of our time, talent and treasure.

ST. JOSEPH

Mass Schedule: Saturday – 4:00 p.m.

Sunday – 9:00 a.m.

Sunday - 12:00 pm (bilingual)

Tuesday-5:30 pm

Wednesday-12:00 pm

Thursday–7:00 am

Friday – 8:30 am

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Tuesday-Thursday-6:00-7:00 pm

Friday-2:00-3:00 pm

Saturday – 3:00-3:45 pm

WELCOME

If you are new to the parish, please introduce yourself to our pastor and

complete a registration form (which are available in the back of church

or on our website). All adult members of our parish (over 21) should

register even if you are living with your parents. Moving? If you are

moving from the parish or changing your address, please notify the

parish office.

SACRAMENTS:

Baptism - New parents are required to participate in the Pre-Baptismal Program offered in

the months of February, May, August and November.

Marriage - Before setting a date and making arrangements for your wedding please contact

our pastor. The Archdiocese of Indianapolis requires 6 months of preparation for Marriage.

Anointing of the Sick - Please call our Pastor or the parish office if you wish to be

anointed before surgery or during an illness.

Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) - If you would like to learn about becoming a

Catholic please contact our Director of Faith Formation.

CHAPELS: MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD

Sunday – 7:00 am

ST. PETER Saturday –6:00 p.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. Peter

Saturday after mass.

“… STAY AWAKE! For

you do not know on which

day your Lord will come …

So too, you also must be

prepared, for at an hour you

do not expect, the Son of

Man will come.” -Matthew 24:42-44

Society of St. Vincent DePaul -St. Joseph Conference. For assistance: 812-738-2742