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Dear Parishioners, This is my second bulletin letter for this weekend. See, the first one was, sort of, a big moan about last weekend’s attendance. So this is going to be a little moan. Honestly, I was somewhat taken aback at what I hope was last weekend’s anomaly. Actually, attendance was better during the heights of Covid.” We were down more than 100 at last weekend’s Extraordinary Form Masses. Last Sunday was the first Sunday in a year where attendance at the 10 AM was under 200 – and it was way below 200. Happily, attendance at the Saturday afternoon Ordinary Form seems to remain constant. Anyway, I had to get it out of my system. I hope that this was a one- time thing and that we’ll be back to our normal 630 – 650 EF average. Last weekend, you received two reports, one from the parish, i.e., our annual financial report and one from the diocese on the CMAA. I hope our own financial report was a source of satisfaction and inspiration; satisfaction at what we have accomplished and inspiration to strive for a renewed effort to make St. Joseph Church a beacon and example of what can be accomplished in the midst of difficulty. Look at how we emerged so triumphantly out of the Wuhan nightmare, the quagmire of politics, appalling agendas and even the phenomenon of Traditionis Custodes. Sadly, for the prevalent and continuing tragedies of perverse agendas, threats of totalitarianism here, there and everywhere, there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight. We will continue having to deal with the vaccination burlesque, the continual encroachment of Big Brother and the denial, furthered by a corrupt media, of those huge problems that are the true cause of society’s present-day ills. I remember recommending that, if you haven’t yet read them, you read two books very carefully, Orwell’s 1984 and Huxley’s Brave New World. The jab, lockdowns and passports are right at home with Orwell’s Ministries of Truth and Love and the projected plans for Notre Dame, with what was actually perpetrated in several English cathedrals along with liturgical dance in various Catholic churches around the world, fit right in with Huxley’s exposés on worship, “liturgy” and society. In both books, there is no longer any such thing as privacy, conscience or logic. Frightening, right? God bless. Father Magiera Saint Joseph Catholic Church December 11 th /12 th , 2021 A Parish Apostolate of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter Fr. Michael W. Magiera, FSSP, KCHS, 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 Denise Lonigro, DRE Phone: (708) 646-3834 Email: [email protected] Office/Rectory Hours: Monday through Friday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Dear Parishioners,
This is my second bulletin letter for this weekend. See,
the first one was, sort of, a big moan about last
weekend’s attendance. So this is going to be a little moan. Honestly, I
was somewhat taken aback at what I hope was last weekend’s anomaly.
Actually, attendance was better during the heights of Covid.” We were
down more than 100 at last weekend’s Extraordinary Form Masses.
Last Sunday was the first Sunday in a year where attendance at the 10
AM was under 200 – and it was way below 200. Happily, attendance at
the Saturday afternoon Ordinary Form seems to remain constant.
Anyway, I had to get it out of my system. I hope that this was a one-
time thing and that we’ll be back to our normal 630 – 650 EF average.
Last weekend, you received two reports, one from the parish, i.e., our
annual financial report and one from the diocese on the CMAA. I hope
our own financial report was a source of satisfaction and inspiration;
satisfaction at what we have accomplished and inspiration to strive for a
renewed effort to make St. Joseph Church a beacon and example of
what can be accomplished in the midst of difficulty. Look at how we
emerged so triumphantly out of the Wuhan nightmare, the quagmire of
politics, appalling agendas and even the phenomenon of Traditionis
Custodes. Sadly, for the prevalent and continuing tragedies of perverse
agendas, threats of totalitarianism here, there and everywhere, there
doesn’t seem to be an end in sight. We will continue having to deal with
the vaccination burlesque, the continual encroachment of Big Brother
and the denial, furthered by a corrupt media, of those huge problems
that are the true cause of society’s present-day ills.
I remember recommending that, if you haven’t yet read them, you read
two books very carefully, Orwell’s 1984 and Huxley’s Brave New
World. The jab, lockdowns and passports are right at home with
Orwell’s Ministries of Truth and Love and the projected plans for Notre
Dame, with what was actually perpetrated in several English cathedrals
along with liturgical dance in various Catholic churches around the
world, fit right in with Huxley’s exposés on worship, “liturgy” and
society. In both books, there is no longer any such thing as privacy,
conscience or logic. Frightening, right? God bless. Father Magiera
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
December 11th/12th, 2021
A Parish Apostolate of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter
Fr. Michael W. Magiera, FSSP, KCHS, 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
Denise Lonigro, DRE Phone: (708) 646-3834
Email: [email protected]
Office/Rectory Hours: Monday through Friday
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
2021 Liturgical Calendar and Mass Intentions
Sanctuary Lamp In memory of Michael Labriola
by Giuseppina Labriola (Wife)
Sat., December 11th Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete)
4:15 pm
+ Rudy and + Mary Prince and
+Andrew and +Tillie Suligoy
by Carl & Nancy Suligoy
Sat., December 11th 3rd Sunday of Advent (1st cl.) (Gaudete)
6:00 pm Marie MacZura by George MacZura Jr.
Sun., December 12th 3rd Sunday of Advent (1st cl.) (Gaudete)
8:00 am Jacelyn Covarrubias
by Griceida Herrera (Mother)
10:00 am Pro Populo
Mon., December 13th St. Lucy, Virgin and Martyr (3rd cl.)
7:30 am Mark Valladao by Sue Gorski
Tues., December 14th Feria of Advent (3rd cl.)
7:30 am + Clifford Steichen by Joel & Sara Kirstein
Wed., December 15th Ember Wednesday of Advent (2nd cl.)
7:30 am In repentance and reparation for the sins
within our Church and our World
Thur., December 16th St. Eusebius, Bishop and Martyr (3rd cl.)
7:30 am + Katherine Spatafiora by Husband
5:30 pm Maria De Jesus Covarrubias
by Christian Herrera
Fri., December 17th Ember Friday of Advent (2nd cl.)
7:30 am + Anne L. and + Albert C. Podnar
by Mary Lynn Panek
Sat., December 18th Ember Saturday of Advent (2nd cl.)
8:00 am + Don Gould by Jan & Family
Sat., December 18th Fourth Sunday of Advent
4:15 pm + Richard J. Goss by Dan Whitler
Sat., December 18th Fourth Sunday of Advent (1st cl.)
6:00 pm Christine McDonnell
by George MacZura Jr.
Sun., December 19th 4th Sunday of Advent (1st cl.) (Gaudete)
8:00 am Thanksgiving to St. Joseph
by Miguel & Griceida Herrera
10:00 am Pro Populo
Mass Schedule
Ordinary Form
Saturday 4:15pm
Extraordinary Form
Saturday, 6:00 pm; Sunday 8:00 am; 10:00 am; 4:30 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: 4:15 p.m. anticipated Mass, if a priest is available Extraordinary Form: 7:30 am & 6:00 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, Cris Galounis, Michael Kelly, Mary
Lund, Kathleen Mary McNair, Ray Tomanio, Merlin Melnarik, 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, Cole Francis Leon, Mason Leon, Chris Galounis,
Raymond Courney, Cyndy Crane, Isabella Woodsick, Johnny
Schutzius, and Ilona Leja, Joseph Carrabotta.
RIP: Ben Bazik, Joseph Birsa, 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, Fr.
Vytas Memenas, Ed Bowlan, Rich Goss, Art Johnson, Rod Springer,
Fr. Jess Testa, Lenore Anders, Rita Luzbetak, Mark Evans and Ellen
Schutzius, Miguel Piña, Adeline Garvy and Mary Shankland.
Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Parish Goal: $21,600
Amount Pledged: $22,326
Amount Paid: $22,211
Amount Due to Pledged: $115
Amount of Rebate $427
I sincerely thank all who made our CMAA a success – for the fifth
year in a row!!!
By the Numbers for December 4th& 5th, 2021 Regular Collection Saturday 4:15 PM
Saturday 6:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM
Sunday 10:00 AM
Naperville 4:30 PM
$976.00
$633.00
$1,884.00
$1,551.46
$1,072.00
Special Needs Saturday 4:15 PM
Saturday 6:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM
Sunday 10:00 AM
Naperville 4:30 PM
$310.00
$150.00
$195.00
$100.00
$45.00
Building Fund Saturday 4:15 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM
Sunday 10:00 AM
$20.00
$50.00
$84.00
Christmas Flowers Saturday 4:15 PM
Saturday 6:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM
Sunday 10:00 AM
Naperville 4:30 PM
$86.00
$70.00
$75.00
$205.00
$60.00
Christmas
Share in the Care – Retired Rel.
Share in the Care – Retired Rel.
Votive Lights
Mass Intentions
Electricity
Salt
OLG Seminary
SSPP Rent
Utilities (Gas)
Rectory Maintenance
Donuts
FSSP Calendars
Saturday 4:15 PM
Saturday 4:15 PM
Naperville 4:30 PM
$50.00
$200.00
$6.00
$161.00
$140.00
$50.00
$1.00
$210.00
$50.00
$50.00
$150.00
$11.00
$400.00 TOTAL $9,045.46
THANK YOU VERY MUCH
SOCIAL MEDIA
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St. Joseph’s Library The St. Joseph's Church library is back. Stop by the St.
Michael room and take a look at the books and
devotional materials today.
Our Lady of Fatima, Pray for Us. Our traditional Holy Hour in honor of Our Lady of
Fatima will be tomorrow, Monday, December 13th at
6:00 PM.
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!
Put St. Joseph on the musical map! St. Joseph Church has started a female chant schola
and is rebooting our mixed (men and women) choir.
The female schola rehearses at 7:15 p.m. Thursdays
after the 5:30 p.m. Mass and holy hour. For more
information, speak with Daniel Lucetta after 10 a.m.
Sunday Mass or contact him through the rectory.
Friday Weekly Eucharistic Adoration Please join us every Friday for Exposition and Adoration
of the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament following the
7:30 AM Morning Mass until 6:00 PM. The Seven
Sorrows of Mary Novena and the Sorrowful Mysteries of
the Rosary will be prayed until 9:00 a.m. Silent
Adoration will follow with the “Changing of the Guards” / (Adorers)
at the top of each hour until 6:00 PM. All are welcome to come and
adore Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.
Full-time Parish Accountant
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Naperville, IL Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Naperville is seeking to
hire a full-time Parish Accountant. The parish accountant provides
day to day accounting services which supports both the parish and
school. The candidate must have excellent knowledge of accounting
principles and internal controls and must have effective communica-
tion skills and the ability to work and partner with others. Must have
a bachelor’s degree with an accounting major and at least 8 years of
progressive accounting experience, non-profit experience a plus.
Please send a resume and cover letter to: financemanager@sspeter-
andpaul.net.
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 2021 and 2022 is
almost completely full. The Mass Intention Envelope MUST be
completely filled out in order to take your request. Envelopes
may be found behind the last pew of the church. If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to call the rectory. Thank you very
much!
Joliet American Legion Band’s
38th Annual Sounds of Christmas Concert The Joliet American legion Band would like to invite you to
their 38th Annual Sounds of Christmas concert at the Rialto
Square Theater on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
The theater doors open at 1:00 p.m. and attendees can enjoy a
local bell choir performance and visit from Santa Clause in the
rotunda from 1:00-1:30 p.m. You may purchase tickets by
contacting Donna Virklan Pesavento at 815-212-0334 or email
at [email protected]. She will be able to set aside
tickets and answer any additional questions. Ticks may be
picked up in-person at the Rialto on Monday, December 13th;
Wednesday, December 15th; and Friday, December 17th from
10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Rialto box office in front of
the theatre. The payment for a ticket equals one non-perishable
food item, paper product, or hygiene product. These items will
benefit the Daybreak Center in Joliet. Everyone is welcome to
attend and enjoy an afternoon of delightful Christmas music at
the spectacular Rialto Theater.
Youth group and Young Adult Group On Friday December 17th from 7PM to 10PM we will be having a
“Bag Chair movie night” / Advent Party in the Saint Joseph's school
gymnasium! We will be watching the famous Christmas movie “It's
a wonderful life” on the “big screen”. We will also be discussing the
many Catholic themes throughout the movie. So bring your favorite
“bag chair”, sleeping bag, favorite Afghan or you can pick a folding
chair from the hundreds in the Saint Joe gym. Please bring a snack to
share. Pop and water will be provided. Friends and family are wel-
come! – Please RSVP to Deacon Neis at: [email protected].
Youth Group In January Deacon Neis is planning a trip for our youth to volunteer
at a soup kitchen or food pantry. Stay tuned. More to follow at a later
date.
Young Adult Group For January we will be attending the 4 part Winter series of “Theol-
ogy on Tap” . The talks will be held at Ember’s Tap House, 933 S.
State Street, Lockport, IL 60441. The start time for each talk is 7
P.M.
January 10 – Veronica Lamlech – (TBD)
January 17 – Deacon Kevin Neis – “Evangelism for the Masses”
January 24 – Fr. Max Behna - “Mental Prayer – Journeying Deeper
Into the Spiritual
January 31 – Bishop Joseph Perry – Creating an Intentional Plan for
Your Life.
Watch the bulletin for future updates on this event.
Christmas Mass Schedule, December 24, 25, 26
7:30 AM Friday, December 24, Extraordinary Form, Vigil of
Christmas (Does NOT fulfill the Christmas Mass Obligation)
4:00 PM, Friday, December 24, Ordinary Form, First Mass at
“Midnight” (Fulfills the Christmas Mass Obligation)
8:00 PM, Friday, December 24, Extraordinary Form, First Mass at
“Midnight” (Fulfills the Christmas Mass Obligation)
8:00 AM, Saturday, December 25, Extraordinary Form, Second Mass
at Dawn
10:00 AM, Saturday, December 25, Extraordinary Form, Third Mass
During the Day
N.B. Due to the number of Masses this weekend, there will be no
Saturday, 4:15 PM Ordinary Form Anticipatory Mass for Sunday,
December 26. You are, of course, invited to either of the Sunday
morning Masses here, and you are also free to attend Sunday Mass
elsewhere. Neither will there be the normally scheduled 6:00 PM
Extraordinary Form Anticipatory Mass, since I will be in Naperville.
4:30 PM, Saturday, December 25, Extraordinary Form, Third Mass
During the Day (Naperville)
8:00 AM, Sunday, December 26, Extraordinary Form, Sunday in the
Octave of Christmas
10:00 AM, Sunday, December 26, Extraordinary Form, Sunday in
the Octave of Christmas
4:30 PM, Sunday, December 26, Extraordinary Form, Sunday in the
Octave of Christmas (Naperville)
New Year’s Mass Schedule, December 31, January 1, 2
4:00 PM, Friday, December 31, Ordinary Form, Mary the Mother of
God
8:00 AM, Saturday, January 1, Extraordinary Form, Octave Day of
Christmas
10:00 AM, Saturday, January 1, Extraordinary Form, Octave Day of
Christmas
N.B. Due to the number of Masses this weekend, there will be no
Saturday, 4:15 PM Ordinary Form Anticipatory Mass for Sunday,
January 2. You are, of course, invited to either of the Sunday
morning Masses here, and you are also free to attend Sunday Mass
elsewhere. Neither will there be the normally scheduled 6:00 PM
Extraordinary Form Anticipatory Mass, since I will be in Naperville.
4:30 PM, Saturday, January 1, Extraordinary Form, Octave Day of
Christmas (Naperville)
8:00 AM, Sunday, January 2, Extraordinary Form, The Most Holy
Name of Jesus
10:00 AM, Sunday, January 2, Extraordinary Form, The Most Holy
Name of Jesus
4:30 PM, Sunday, January 2, Extraordinary Form, The Most Holy
Name of Jesus (Naperville)
