Dear Parishioners,

We are now in that season known as Ascensiontide.

This is the period which extends from Ascension

Thursday, through to the Vigil of Pentecost exclusive.

As I mentioned in last week’s bulletin letter, this time would also be

known as the “Octave of the Ascension.” Though I couldn’t possible

remember THIS detail, I’d venture to guess that it would have been a

second class octave. That, of course, is a tidbit you’ll never need to

know anyway.

Last Saturday, May 25, I attended the ordination of three priests at

the Cathedral of St. Raymond. It was unfortunate that I couldn’t

attend the priestly ordinations of the Fraternity of St. Peter last

Saturday in Nebraska. Unfortunately, I haven’t yet mastered the art

of “bi-location,” but I’m still working on it.

Things will get a bit easier for me once I have an assistant. I have

plans for him and for us. For example, on Wednesdays, there will no

longer be an “unscheduled” Mass. And on Thursdays, there will also

be a 7:30 AM Mass in addition to the one in the evening which is

followed by our Holy Hour. There will also be no Saturday morning

without Mass here because I have to celebrate Mass for the Poor

Clares. Yes, one day, there will be 7:30 AM Masses Monday through

Friday. There will always be a Saturday morning Mass. And, at least

“ad experimentum,” when my assistant arrives, I’ll be planning an

early Sunday Mass, say, 7:30am or 8:00am. Of course, it goes

without saying that the Sunday evening Mass at Ss. Peter and Paul

will continue.

What will NOT happen, however, will be the celebration of two

public Masses on weekdays, that would defeat the idea of an

assistant whose primary duty would be to sub for the pastor (as the

pastor would sub for him) at vacation times, times of possible illness

or the necessity of attending meetings or conferences. All of the

wrinkles will have to be worked out, but it will be a most exciting

time, my children and my friends.

Father Magiera

Saint Joseph Catholic Church

June 1/2, 2019

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) 725-1820

Rectory/Emergencies: (815) 725-1051

Email: frmagiera@rcdoj.org 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: stjosephrep@hotmail.com Email: deniselonigro@gmail.com

Office/Rectory Hours: Monday through Friday

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

2019 Liturgical Calendar and Mass Intentions

Sanctuary Lamp Intentions of Lola Hill

Sat., June 1st Ascension of the Lord (OF)

4:15 pm + Jerry Burke (17th anniversary on May 31st)

by Janice Burke

Sun., June 2nd Sunday after the Ascension (2nd cl.)

10:00 am Pro Populo

Mon., June 3rd Votive Mass of the Holy Angels (Feria) (4th cl.)

7:30am Jason Kirstein by Pat Wagner

Tues., June 4th St. Francis Caracciolo, Confessor (3rd cl.)

7:30 am Kathryn Schoeckenthaler

by Mr. & Mrs. Joshua Boudreau

Wed., June 5th St. Boniface, Bishop & Martyr (3rd cl.) Unscheduled Dolaras Jean Hart by Turk Family

Thurs., June 6th St. Norbert, Bishop & Confessor (3rd cl.)

5:15 pm In repentance and reparation for the sins within our

Church and our World

Fri., June 7th Votive Mass of the Sacred Heart (Feria) (4th cl.)

7:30 am + Diane Wolfe by Daniel & Yolanda Moreno

Sat., June 8th Vigil of Pentecost (1st cl.)

8:00 am Triumph and Reign of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

by Brian Kelleher

Sat., June 8th Pentecost Sunday (OF)

4:15 pm John & Susan Karolik by Whitler Family

Sun., June 9th Pentecost Sunday (1st cl.)

10:00 am Pro Populo

+ means deceased

Our Lady of Fatima, Pray for Us. Please join us on Thursday, June 13th at 6:00 P.M. as

we pray the Holy Rosary in reparation for the sins

committed within Christ’s Church.

Mass Schedule

Ordinary Form

Saturday 4:15pm

Extraordinary Form

Sunday 10:00 am; 5:30 pm (Naperville) Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 7:30 am

Thursday 5:15 pm, followed by Holy Hour and Benediction

Saturday 8:00 am (3rd Saturday at Poor Clares in Minooka, Illinois)

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, Richard Blaskie, 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.

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, George McCague.

Corpus Christi Sunday We would like to invite everyone to our Corpus Christi Mass and

Procession on Sunday, June 23rd, 2019. Mass will begin at 10:00

a.m. Our Eucharistic Procession will follow our Mass. We would

like to invite all First Holy Communion Communicants to walk in

the Eucharistic Procession. Our procession will walk through our

Village of Rockdale and we will be escorted by our Rockdale Police

Department. Transportation will be available for our parishioners

who are unable to walk with us.

Potluck Please join us for our potluck brunch following

our 10:00 AM Mass on June 23rd, 2019.

No potluck in July or August. Our scrumptious

potlucks will resume in September.

Volunteers Needed for OUR Church We have been blessed with our beautiful little

church of St. Joseph, a true treasure. But like

any treasure, it must be protected and

maintained so that all may see her beauty.

We are very much in need of volunteers from

our parish family to help with the upkeep of St.

Joseph’s Church both inside and outside. We are asking parishioners

and/or families to give of their time and talent. Please consider

helping with jobs or being on a team in cleaning our church or

helping with inside and outside maintenance.

A sign-up sheet can be found on the table in the back of our church.

Thank you, in advanced, for your assistance!

Regular Collection 4:15 PM $891.00

10:00 AM $2,162.50

5:30 PM $1,315.00

Special Needs (Bldg) 4:15 PM $5.00

10:00 AM $90.00

5:30 PM $10.00

Ascension $33.00

Mass Intentions $10.00

Building Fund $1,580.00

Pot Luck $60.00

Votive $125.00

$6,281.50

Thank You !!!

By the Numbers - May 26, 2019 Collection:

SOCIAL MEDIA

Website:

Join Flocknote our parish communication tool:

Text StJoes to 84576 or

sign up online with flocknote.com/StJoesRockdale

Facebook: St. Joseph Catholic Church – Rockdale, Illinois

Join Catholic Charities’ Board of Young Professionals The Board of Young Professionals at Catholic Charities, Diocese of

Joliet is expanding and seeking new members! Membership is open

to young professionals, ages 21-40, who are committed to helping

the poor and vulnerable in their communities. This is a great

opportunity to network with other professionals and gain board

experience.

Meetings are held throughout the diocese to accommodate

professionals from all areas. Members gather for bi-annual meetings

which include socialization, networking, and dinner in addition to

the meeting. A variety of optional social events and service projects

are held frequently so members can choose activities that meet their

interests and fit into their busy schedules.

Interested? Join us for a fun meet-and-greet on June 4th in

Naperville. For more information, please contact Edith Avila Olea at

eavilaolea@cc-doj.org. We can’t wait to meet you!

LITURGICAL PERSONNEL SCHEDULE

Date Altar

Servers

Lector Eucharistic

Minister

Celebrant

Saturday,

June 1st

4:15 pm

Axel T.

Brian T.

Jeanie P. Jeanie P. Fr. Don Buggert

Sunday,

June 2nd

10:00 am

Cory L.

Lou S.

Dominic F.

Miguel H.

Christian H.

Joe J.

Fr. Michael

Magiera

Monday,

June 3rd

7:30 a.m.

David A. Fr. Michael

Magiera

Tuesday,

June 4th

7:30 a.m.

Michael R. Fr. Michael

Magiera

Thursday,

June 6th

5:15 pm

Dominic F.

David A.

Josh L.

Fr. Michael

Magiera

Friday,

June 7th

7:30 am

Joe J. Fr. Michael

Magiera

Saturday,

June 8th

8:00 am

Miguel P. Fr. Michael

Magiera

Saturday,

June 8th

4:15 pm

Manuel G.

Brian O.

Delia Z. Jeanie P. Fr. Jeff Smialek

Sunday,

June 9th

10:00 am

David A.

Lou S.

Vincent H.

Michael R.

Dominic F.

Josh L.

Fr. Michael

Magiera

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

Bulletin Articles If you have an article that you would like to be included in our bulletin,

please type and email your announcement to stjosephrep@hotmail.com at

least 10 days in advance. Father Magiera must approve all articles. Thank

you very much!

Wedding Anniversary Mass The Diocese of Joliet will hold its Forty-first Annual

Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, August 18,

2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Raymond in

Joliet. If you are celebrating either your 25th or 50th

anniversary this year, please contact our parish

office (815) 725-4469 so that we may submit your name to the

Diocese for a formal invitation. Those celebrating over 50 year

anniversaries do not receive a formal invitation, but will be able to

register to attend at a later date.

Religious Freedom Week 2019: Strength in Hope Religious Freedom Week takes place from

June 22 to 29. The Week begins with the

Feast of Sts. John Fisher and Thomas More,

ends with the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and

Paul, and includes the Feast of the Nativity of

St. John the Baptist.

During Religious Freedom Week, Catholics are encouraged to pray

and act each day for religious freedom. The Pray-Reflect-Act

series aims to help Catholics build solidarity with people of faith

who are persecuted abroad and find strength to carry out the mission

of the Church here in the United States.

Job Available St. Thomas the Apostle is seeking an accomplished professional with

training/education and experience in areas of graphic design, editing

website content, and desktop publishing. The ability to take

knowledge and transform it into exciting and useful messages, and

disseminate it to the right audiences is critical. This is a part-time

position.

To view a job description, visit:

http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/hr/listjobs.php

Qualified applicants please send a cover letter and resume to: Janet

Simmons, 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville, IL 60563 or jsim-

mons@stapostle.org. Please include three professional references.

Second Collection June 16th is Father’s Day. On June 15th and 16th a second collection

for Diocesan Infirm & Elderly Priests will be taken in the Diocese of

Joliet.

Holy Spirit Novena In preparation for Pentecost a Novena to the Holy Spirit began on

Friday, May 31st and will continue to Saturday, June 8th. This

novena, and others, are available on an app called Pray Catholic

Novena app. Father Magiera also shared this Novena through

Flocknote. If you have not signed up to receive these messages from

our parish, please text StJoes to 84576 or sign up online with

flocknote.com/StJoesRockdale.