Dear Parishioners, Saint Joseph Catholic Church …...2020/08/16 · To be continued in next...
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Dear Parishioners, Since I can’t be with you, and therefore, can’t write my pastoral letters, I thought it might be nice for you to hear from someone whose prose and preaching are beyond compare – something mine are definitely not. I remember seeing and hearing this man on “live TV,” way back in the late 1950s. This man, by his intelligence, charisma and his supernatural faith, gripped the attention of the nation we now see as corrupt, atheistic, degraded, betrayed, persecuted and torn apart by evil political forces and deserted by the silent majority capable of helping her. I refer, of course, to Archbishop Sheen. This is an excerpt from is book of essays called On Being Human. The Absence of God The only creature in the universe that is not satisfied with himself is man. He wants to be more than man, as every market tends to become a supermarket. What adds to this uneasiness is that, when he tries to make himself less than man, he becomes ridiculous, which an animal never does. We say to man in his stupid deeds, “Don’t act like a monkey.” But, when we see a monkey doing crazy things, we never say, “Don’t act like a thistle.” The higher the reaches of which one is capable, the greater the depths to which one can fall. Man alone has the power of self-mutilation and self-destruction, but, as with the mosaic image of Christ in the dome of St. Sophia, which could never be completely effaced, he who was meant to scale mountains can also dig caves, but he still retains the Divine Image. On the positive side, man wants to be more than he is; he attains his true self only when he gets beyond self. When he rebels against God, man makes himself a god. To be a man, one must be a superman. When he refuses to ascend and to realize the deep cravings of his soul for truth and beauty and love without satiety, his failures all immediately register themselves in his conscience and even in his subconscious. Anxieties, rationalizations, excuses psychoses, neuroses, and dread – all these are so many compensations for the refusal to be more than he is. To be continued in next week’s bulletin Saint Joseph Catholic Church August 15 th /16 th , 2020 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) 714-2078 Father Magiera’s Email: [email protected] 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: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Office/Rectory Hours: Monday through Friday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Dear Parishioners,
Since I can’t be with you, and therefore, can’t write my
pastoral letters, I thought it might be nice for you to hear
from someone whose prose and preaching are beyond compare –
something mine are definitely not.
I remember seeing and hearing this man on “live TV,” way back in the
late 1950s. This man, by his intelligence, charisma and his supernatural
faith, gripped the attention of the nation we now see as corrupt,
atheistic, degraded, betrayed, persecuted and torn apart by evil political
forces and deserted by the silent majority capable of helping her. I refer,
of course, to Archbishop Sheen. This is an excerpt from is book of
essays called On Being Human.
The Absence of God
The only creature in the universe that is not satisfied with himself is
man. He wants to be more than man, as every market tends to become a
supermarket. What adds to this uneasiness is that, when he tries to make
himself less than man, he becomes ridiculous, which an animal never
does. We say to man in his stupid deeds, “Don’t act like a monkey.”
But, when we see a monkey doing crazy things, we never say, “Don’t
act like a thistle.” The higher the reaches of which one is capable, the
greater the depths to which one can fall. Man alone has the power of
self-mutilation and self-destruction, but, as with the mosaic image of
Christ in the dome of St. Sophia, which could never be completely
effaced, he who was meant to scale mountains can also dig caves, but
he still retains the Divine Image.
On the positive side, man wants to be more than he is; he attains his true
self only when he gets beyond self. When he rebels against God, man
makes himself a god. To be a man, one must be a superman. When he
refuses to ascend and to realize the deep cravings of his soul for truth
and beauty and love without satiety, his failures all immediately register
themselves in his conscience and even in his subconscious. Anxieties,
rationalizations, excuses psychoses, neuroses, and dread – all these are
so many compensations for the refusal to be more than he is.
To be continued in next week’s bulletin
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
August 15th /16th, 2020
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) 714-2078
Father Magiera’s Email: [email protected] 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: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Office/Rectory Hours: Monday through Friday
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
2020 Liturgical Calendar and Mass Intentions Sanctuary Lamp Son’s Employment by Jim & Trudy Holuj
Sat., August 15th 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:15 pm Deceased members of the N. J. Peters Family
by Family
Sat., August 15th 11th Sunday after Pentecost (2nd cl.)
6:00 pm Mary Riddle by Marjorie Kelleher
Sun., August 16th 11th Sunday after Pentecost (2nd cl.)
8:00 am + Victor & Martha Bindl
by M/M Joshua Boudreau
10:00 am Pro Populo
Mon., August 17th St. Hyacinth, Confessor (3rd cl.)
7:30 am In repentance and reparation for the sins within
our Church and our World
Tues., August 18th St. Agapitus, Martyr (4th cl.)
7:30 am + Kevin Hansen by Beth & Mike Hansen
Wed., August 19th St. John Eudes, Confessor (3rd cl.)
7:30 am + Fr. Robert Schindler by Brian Lane
Thurs., August 20th St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Abt./Dct. (3rd cl.)
7:30 am Joseph Luczak by Jim & Trudy Holuj
5:30 pm Intentions of Monica Becker
by Denise Lonigro
Fri., August 21th St. Jane Frances de Chantal, Widow (3rd cl.)
7:30 am + Richard Watts
by Henry Stachyra Family
Sat., August 22nd Immaculate Heart of Mary (2nd cl.)
8:00 am + Genevieve Watts by Henry Stachyra
Sat., August 22nd 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:15 pm
+ Mrs. Paula Tamayo (Deceased July 17)
by Gloria Tamayo AND
+ Janice Drancik by John Drancik
Sat., August 22nd 12th Sunday after Pentecost (2nd cl.)
6:00 pm + Maria & Jozef Mlekodaj
by Barbara Wojciak
Sun., August 23rd 12th Sunday after Pentecost (2nd cl.)
8:00 am + Claire McGeehan (Fr. Magiera’s Aunt)
by Nancy Taylor
10:00 am Pro Populo
+ means deceased
Mass Schedule
Ordinary Form
Saturday 4:15pm
Extraordinary Form
Saturday, 6:00 pm; Sunday 8:00 am; 10:00 am; 5:30 pm (Naperville) Monday through Friday: 7:30 am
ALSO Thursday 5:30 pm, followed by Holy Hour and Benediction
AND First Friday (ONLY) 6:00 pm; Saturday 8:00 am
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:
Christy Becker, 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 Magee, Fr. Christopher Manuele, Susanna Wheeler and
James Wheeler, Ricardo Martinez, Ayako Naganuma, Ed Bowlan,
Cole Francis Leon, Mason Leon and Chris Galounis , Raymond
Courney, Cyndy Crane, Isabella Woodsick.
RIP: Ben Bazik, Glen Dykhuizen, Tahara Dykhuizen, Barbara
Schoenberger, Fran Nelli, Dale Bixenmann, Arthur Birsa, Mary Rose
Bucciarelli, Diane Wolfe, Bonnie Nagra, Corinne Bowers,
Dr.Stephanie Pavnica, Andrew Pavnica, Maria Fairman, George
McCague, Linda Stortz, Kevin Hansen, Richard Blaskie, and Rich
Goss, Art Johnson, Rod Springer.
Our Lady of Fatima, Pray for Us. Please join us on Sunday, September 13th at 6:00 P.M. as
we pray the Holy Rosary in reparation for the sins
committed within Christ’s Church.
By the Numbers for August 8th / 9th 2020
Regular Collection Saturday 4:15 PM
Saturday 6:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM
Sunday 10:00 AM
Naperville 5:30 PM
$325.00
$1,198.00
$1,206.00
$1,829.90
$1,957.00
Special Needs (Building) Saturday 4:15 PM
Saturday 6:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM
Naperville 5:30 PM
$50.00
$28.00
$105.00
$600
Building Fund Sunday 8:00 AM
Sunday 10:00 AM
$65.00
$20.00
Assumption
Salt
Votive Candles
Mass Intentions
Stained Glass
Stations
Funeral
Electricity
Sanctuary Lamp
$45.00
$10.00
$167.00
$167.00
$200.00
$8,650.00
$500.00
$150.00
$20.00
TOTAL $17,315.90
THANK YOU VERY MUCH
Ministries Annual Appeal Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Monthly
pledge payments for CMAA pledges should
be made in the next few days. It is very
important that these pledges be paid so that
our parish will reach our goal. Once we
reach our goal in pledges, 70% of the
surplus received will be returned to the
parish for our use.
Parish Goal: $20,700
Amount Pledged: $15,428
Amount Paid: $14,106
Remaining Balance to Goal: $5,272
Remaining Balance to Present Pledged Amount: $1,322
Rebate Amount: None yet.
SOCIAL MEDIA
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Dressing for Church
Yes, it’s quite hot. Yes, it’s summer. Still, there is a certain amount
of decorum that should be observed when entering God’s House and
worshipping Him at Mass. These are not the times to sport your
favorite beach-wear, regardless of how cool and fashionable it is.
Nor should shorts and flip-flops rule the day. Our church is very
nicely air-conditioned so, it’s not too much to dress modestly and,
yes, tastefully, for God. Gents should make every effort to wear
dress slacks and, at least, a sport shirt. Ladies are always at their
most beautiful in a tasteful dress or skirt and blouse. Should ladies
choose slacks, remember looser is always more comfortable than
tighter. Think Betty White rather than Kim Kardashian.
Mass Intentions Mass Intention envelopes are available in the back of church. Please
PRINT and completely fill out the front of the envelope. We will do
our best to accommodate your request. Mass Intentions are filled on
a first come, first served basis. Our Mass intention dates are
completely filled for 2020 and 2021 are quickly filling up. The Mass
Intention Envelope MUST be completely filled out in order to take
your request. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
call the rectory. Thank you very much!
Biblical Institute Open For New Students At
Our Lady Of Mercy The acclaimed Biblical Institute of the Diocese of
Joliet welcomes new students to join Year 1 at Our
Lady of Mercy in Aurora. Classes take place
Saturdays 9-11 a.m. September-May. Students who
want to begin in Year 2 may join the Wednesday evening site at The
Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet. If you want to learn Scripture
in an engaging manner, with a teacher, and from a solidly Catholic
perspective, the Biblical Institute is for you! For more information
on our approach, curriculum, tuition, and to see if this program is for
you, attend or view a Zoom Preview go to:
www.dioceseofjoliet.org/bidj and click on Biblical Institute. Or call
815-221-6147.
Bulletin Articles If you have an article that you would like to be included in our
bulletin, please type and email your announcement to
[email protected] at least 10 days in advance. Father
Magiera must approve all articles. Thank you very much!
