Dear Parishioners,

My friend and former pastor, whose associate I was in

Indy, sent me this text the other day. In view of present

day “sentiments” of some presidential hopefuls and their supporters

(hint: BS and AOC) as well as many millennials and post-generation

“whatevers,” I thought this message to be timely and frighteningly

relevant. Perhaps some of you remember this; I do. Why, when history

repeats itself so constantly and clearly, do we not learn from it and

make the effort to make it not “inevitable” again and again. Heed:

Khrushchev's Message 60 years ago

A sobering reminder. Over sixty years ago since Russia’s Khrushchev

delivered his message to the UN; … prediction for America.

TV coverage of him banging his shoe on the podium. At that time, the

word ‘communism’ was feared throughout our nation. Now here is

some food for thought if it does not make us choke! Do you remember

September 29, 1959? THIS WAS HIS ENTIRE QUOTE:

"Your children's children will live under communism, You Americans

are so gullible. No, you won't accept communism outright; but we will

keep feeding you small doses of socialism until you will finally wake

up and find you already have Communism. We will not have to fight

you; We will so weaken your economy, until you will fall like overripe

fruit into our hands. The democracy will cease to exist when you take

away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would

not."

Remember, socialism leads to Communism. So, how do you create a

Socialistic State?

There are 8 levels of control; read the following recipe.

1) Healthcare - Control healthcare and you control the people.

2) Poverty - Increase the poverty level as high as possible, poor people

are easier to control and will not fight back if you are providing every-

thing for them.

Continued in the bulletin: REMAINDER OF BULLETIN LETTER

Saint Joseph Catholic Church

March 14th/15th , 2020

A Parish Apostolate of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter

Fr. Michael W. Magiera, FSSP, KHS, ChLJ, Pastor

Fr. Gregory Bartholomew, FSSP, ChD, Assistant Pastor

1329 Belleview Avenue Rockdale, IL 60436-2577

Phone: (815) 725-4469 FAX: (815) 714-2078

Father Magiera’s Email: michael_magiera@hotmail.com Father Bartholomew’s Email: fatherb@fastmail.net

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

2020 Liturgical Calendar and Mass Intentions

Sanctuary Lamp Intentions of Lola Hill

Sat., March 14th Third Sunday of Lent

4:15 pm + Dr. Stephanie Pavnica by Vera Busch

Sun., March 15th Third Sunday of Lent (1st cl.)

8:00 am Pro Populo

10:00 am Tim Kolar by Susan Gorski

Mon., March 16th Feria of Lent (3rd cl.)

7:30 am In repentance and reparation for the sins

within our Church and our World

Tues., March 17th Feria of Lent (3rd cl.)

7:30 am + Fr. Robert Schindler by Brian Lane

Wed., March 18th Feria of Lent (3rd cl.)

7:30 am M. Patricia Schager by Joseph Schager

Thurs., March 19th St. Joseph, Spouse of the BVM, Parish

Patron (1st cl.)

7:30 am + Deceased members of the Brennan Family

by Joseph & Patricia Brennan

5:30 pm + For the poor souls in purgatory and friends

of the poor souls

Fri., March 20th Feria of Lent (3rd cl.)

7:30 am The Guthrie Family by the Hoeller Family

Sat., March 21st Feria of Lent (3rd cl.)

8:00 am Stefan Cardinal Wyszynski

by Karen McAllister

Sat., March 21st Fourth Sunday of Lent (Lætáre)

4:15 pm + Maria Fairman by the Bartuce Family

Sun., March 22nd Fourth Sunday of Lent (Lætárey)

8:00 am The Dalton Family by K. Ashley

10:00 am Pro Populo

+ means deceased

Mass Schedule

Ordinary Form

Saturday 4:15pm

Extraordinary Form

Sunday 8:00 am; 10:00 am; 5:30 pm (Naperville) Monday through Friday: 7:30 am

Thursday 5:30 pm, followed by Holy Hour and Benediction

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 and Cyndy Crane..

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.

Donuts! Please join us for donuts following our 10:00 AM

Mass every Sunday. Everyone is invited!

Our Lady of Fatima, Pray for Us. Please join us on Friday, March 13th at 5:00 P.M. for

Stations of the Cross and to pray the Holy Rosary in

reparation for the sins committed within Christ’s

Church.

St. Joseph’s Lending Library We have a lending library of spiritual books on shelves in

the northwest corner of the basement. Many beautiful

books waiting to be read.

By the Numbers for March 7th / 8th , 2020

Regular Collection Saturday 4:15 PM

Sunday 8:00 AM

Sunday 10:00 AM

Naperville 5:30 PM

$953.01

$915.26

$2,207.02

$2,605.10

Special Needs (Building) Saturday 4:15 PM

Sunday 8:00 AM

Sunday 10:00 AM

Naperville 5:30 PM

$80.00

$1.00

$250.00

$265.00

Donuts

Salt

Votive Candles

Religious Ed Tuition

March Music

Organ Fund

Mass Intentions

Building Improvements

Handicapped Entrance

Easter Flowers

$44.00

$3.00

$140.00

$60.00

$150.00

$370.00

$30.00

$280.00

$3,000.00

$20.00

TOTAL $11,373.39

THANK YOU VERY MUCH

Mass Attendance: Saturday, 3/7/20, 4:15 PM – 60

Sunday, 3/8/20, 8:00 AM – 66

Sunday, 3/8/20, 10:00 AM – 187

Sunday, 3/8/20, 5:30 PM – 154 Naperville

St. Joseph’s Feast Day We will celebrate our patron saint, Saint Jo-

seph, with a Mass on Thursday, March 19th at

5:30 p.m. followed by Holy Hour.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Website:

www.fsspjoliet.wordpress.com

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

Religious Education Calendar (Ordinary Form) March 15th Religious Ed Class 8:30-9:45 a.m.

March 22nd Religious Ed Class 8:30-9:45 a.m.

March 29th Religious Ed Class 8:30-9:45 a.m.

April 4th 1st Holy Communion Retreat

2:30-5:00 p.m.

April 5th Family Re Ed Class 8:30-9:45 a.m.

April 12th No Class – Happy Easter

April 19th Religious Ed Class 8:30-9:45 a.m.

April 25th 1st Holy Communion 4:15 p.m.

April 26th Family Re Ed Class 8:30-9:45 a.m.

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!

Father Bartholomew’s Catechism Classes Catechism Classes meet on Wednesdays at 4:15 PM

Wednesday March 18th: Younger age bracket meets

Wednesday March 25th: Older age bracket meets

Fr. Bartholomew’s Youth Group For the month of March the Youth Group is planning a service

project. We are looking into providing assistance to the servicemen

and veterans of our country as we speak. Stay tuned for more details!

Sacramental Preparation - Extraordinary Form March 15th – First Holy Communion class

March 22nd – Confirmation class

March 29th – First Holy Communion class

April 5th – Confirmation class

Please join us for Stations of the Cross

every Friday in Lent at 6:00 PM. No

Stations on Good Friday.

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 2019 and 2020 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!

Cathedral Of Saint Raymond Nonnatus Speaker Series Sunday and Monday March 22/23, 2020 @ 7:00PM Father Ryan

Adorjan – Parochial Vicar of the Cathedral of Saint Raymond

Nonnatus and Sacred Heart Parish

SAINT RAYMOND PARISH LENTEN MISSION

Thursday, April 30, 2020 @ 7:00PM Richard Akins – Founder of

“Fundamentally Catholic” and author of “Challenged to Grow” and

“The Rebirth of Nicodemus.”

KEEPING THE FAITH: AT HOME AND WHILE AWAY AT COLLEGE

Admission is FREE. A free will offering will be collected.

604 N. Raynor Avenue Joliet, IL 60435

Phone: 815-722-6653

Website: www.straymond.net

First Communion Retreat (Ordinary Form) All First Holy Communion Candidates and

their parents must attend our retreat on

Saturday, April 4th, 2020 from 2:30-5:00

p.m. The retreat will begin in church with a

prayer service. Afterwards, we will proceed

to the gymnasium to complete a project. All

candidates and their families will have the opportunity to receive the

sacrament of Reconciliation. Finally, we will attend Mass together.

40 Days for Life Campaign Many prolife groups from various Catholic parishes will participate

in the 40 Days for Life campaign. This non-violent protest includes

prayer at the Aurora abortion clinic on six Saturdays, February 29

through April 4. Participants peacefully and prayerfully witness to

the harm that abortion inflicts on the child in the womb, the mothers

seeking abortion and the society that allows such activity. Those who

would like to come and pray for an hour at the abortion clinic with

other Catholics from our diocese will meet in front of St. Joseph's

Church in downtown Joliet at 9 a.m. on these six Saturdays and re-

turn around noon. Carpools will be available. If you have questions,

contact bethhansen2@yahoo.com. If you need more information

about this campaign go to www.40daysforlife.com.”

FSSP HOLY LAND ANNOUNCEMENT Please join Fr. Zachary Akers (FSSP Director of Development) for a

life-changing Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Part II: Old Testament

Tour & in the footsteps of Our Lady, September 24 - October 8,

2020. Daily Mass in the Extraordinary Form at the holy sites, with

Gregorian chant schola led by tour director Christopher Suen of Ho-

ly Family Parish. This is the first traditional Catholic tour like this to

be organized to Old Testament sites as well as Our Lady’s birthplace,

and it will end with a retreat day for spiritual conferences and recol-

lection with Fr. Akers. All meals and hotels included. Register now

to avoid disappointment! For details and online registration:

https://oc-travel.com/holy-land-old-testament-2020-tour/ or contact

OC-Travel: 1-800-675-9088 / info@oc-travel.com.

Raffle to help Elevator Cost On the weekends of March 8 and the 15th, St. Joseph's

is sponsoring a raffle to help with the costs of our future

elevator. An anonymous donor has generously provided

an 11 piece olive wood Nativity set made in the Holy

Land, which will be the first place prize. Parishioner Warren Dor-

man has kindly donated a free standing 100 year old crucifix from

Germany which will be our second place winning item. Raffle tick-

ets will be sold on both of these week ends. The drawing will be held

on Sunday, March 22. Both items are on display in the back of

church.

Please support this most important endeavor of providing an elevator

for many of our parishioners. Raffle tickets will be available at one

for $ 2.00 or three for $ 5.00. Thank you!

Volunteers Needed for Shrine of Christ’s Passion The Shrine of Christ’s Passion is fast becoming a destination for

100,000’s of people from all over the country. We want to thank our

many, wonderful volunteers! However, we are in need of more peo-

ple willing to help welcome visitors to the Shrine. Please prayerfully

consider if God is calling you to minister to others. The Shrine is

non-denominational and our many guests reflect that.

During the Lenten Season, please pray; see if you feel that God is

calling you to this most important ministry. Volunteers can choose to

help in a variety of ways such as: The Gift Shoppe; as docents taking

guests on a journey on the beautiful Prayer Trail or as Adopt-a-

Station Volunteers!

We’ll be having Volunteer Training at 6:00 pm on the following

dates:

1. March 30 New Prayer Trail Volunteers

2. March 31 New Gift Shoppe Volunteers

3. April 1 Adopt-a-Station Volunteers

May God Bless you for considering to give of your time and talent.

Call 365-6010 to register!

Illinois Rite to Life

Illinois Right to Life cordially invites you to it's 52nd annual Leaders

for Life Banquet on Friday, May 8th, featuring Dan Proft as master

of ceremonies and Sarah Huckabee Sanders as keynote speaker.

Sanders is the former White House Press Secretary under President

Donald Trump. Sanders was at the President’s side, battling with the

media, working with lawmakers and CEOs, and staffing the

President on every foreign trip. Sanders is only the third woman and

the very first mom to ever hold the job of White House Press

Secretary. Please join IRL at its largest fundraiser of the year, helping

them to continue to be your voice for life in Springfield. For more

information and to purchase tickets, go to

www.IllinoisRighttoLife.org/Banquet or call (312)-422-9300.

Job Opportunity - A Help Desk Technician The Diocese of Joliet is seeking to hire a full-time Help Desk

Technician. The Help Desk Technician serves as the first point of

contact to provide technical assistance to end users. Provides first

response resolution regarding hardware issues, software applications,

and telecommunications to users both remotely and onsite.

Must have demonstrated problem solving and customer service skills

and be a self-starter with ability to multi-task with demonstrated

ability to deliver quality work product. Ability to work on a team

and coordinate work with staff at all levels in an organization. A

Certificate or diploma from a technical college in IT, Computer

Science or relevant field; BS / BA preferred and relevant IT Help

Desk experience as shown above with exceptional analytical

skills. Must regularly lift and carry up to 10 pounds and

occasionally up to 40 pounds.

Applicants meeting the necessary qualifications, email a cover letter,

resume and salary requirement

to: humanresources@dioceseofjoliet.org

To view a full job description, visit:

http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/hr/listjo

The Devotion of the Seven Sundays

The Seven Sorrows and Seven Joys of St. Joseph will begin on Sunday, February 2nd, 2020.

This devotion is recited on the seven Sundays before St. Joseph’s feast day on March 19th.

The following prayers and devotions are found in the “Favorite Prayers to St. Joseph” by

Tan books. Composed by Ven. Januarius Sarnelli, C.Ss.R. (d. 1744)

1. The doubt of St. Joseph. (Matt. 1:19) The message of the Angel. (Matt. 1:20)

2. The poverty of Jesus’ birth. (Luke 2:7) The birth of the Savior. (Luke 2:7)

3. The Circumcision. (Luke 2:21) The Holy Name of Jesus. (Matt. 1:25)

4. The prophecy of Simeon. (Luke 2:34) The effects of the Redemption. (Luke 2:34)

5. The flight into Egypt. (Matt. 2:14) The overthrow of the idols of Egypt. (Is. 19:1)

6. The return from Egypt. (Matt. 2:22) Life with Jesus and Mary at Nazareth. (Luke

2:39)

7. The loss of the Child Jesus. (Luke 2:45) The finding of the Child Jesus in the

Temple. (Luke 2:46)

1. O chaste Spouse of Mary most holy, glorious St. Joseph, great was the trouble

and anguish of thy heart when thou were minded to put away privately thine invi-

olate Spouse, yet thy joy was unspeakable when the surpassing mystery of the In-

carnation was made known to thee by the Angel.

By this sorrow and this joy, we beseech thee to comfort our souls, both now and

in the sorrows of our final hour, with the joy of the good life and a holy death

after the pattern of thine own, in the arms of Jesus and Mary.

Our Father……Hail Mary……Glory Be

2. O most blessed Patriarch, glorious St. Joseph, who wast chosen to be the foster

father of the Word made flesh, thy sorrow at seeing the Christ Jesus born in such

poverty was suddenly changed into heavenly exultation when thou didst hear the

angelic hymn and beheld the glories of that resplendent night.

By this sorrow and this joy we implore thee to obtain for us the grace to pass over

from life’s pathway to hear the angelic songs of praise, and to rejoice in the

shining splendor of celestial glory.

Our Father…..Hail Mary…..Glory Be

3. O Glorious St. Joseph, thou faithfully obeyed the law of God, and thy heart was

pierced at the sight of the Precious Blood that was shed by the Infant Savior dur-

ing His circumcision, but the name of Jesus gave thee new life and filled with

thee quiet joy.

By this sorrow and this joy, obtain for us the grace to be freed from all sin during

life, and to die rejoicing, with the holy Name of Jesus in our hearts and on our

lips.

Our Father…..Hail Mary…..Glory Be

4. O most faithful Saint who shared the mysteries of our Redemption, glorious St.

Joseph, the prophecy of Simeon regarding the sufferings of Jesus and Mary

caused thee to shudder with mortal dread, but at the same time filled thee with a

blessed joy for the salvation and glorious resurrection which, he foretold, would

be attained by countless souls.

By this sorrow and this joy, obtain for us that we may be among the number of

those who, through the merits of Jesus and the intercession of Mary, the Virgin

Mother, are predestined to a glorious resurrection.

Our Father…..Hail Mary…..Glory Be

5. O most watchful guardian of the Incarnate Son of God, glorious St. Joseph, what

toil was thine in supporting and waiting upon the Son of the most high God, es-

pecially in the flight to Egypt. Yet at the same time, how thou didst rejoice to

have always near you God Himself, and to see the idols of the Egyptians fall

prostrate to the ground before Him.

By this sorrow and this joy, obtain for us the grace of keeping ourselves in safety

from the infernal tyrant, especially by flight from dangerous occasions; may

every idol of earthly affection fall from our hearts; may we be wholly employed

in serving Jesus and Mary, and for them alone may we live and happily die.

Our Father…..Hail Mary…..Glory Be

6. O glorious St. Joseph, an angel on earth, thou didst marvel to see the King of

Heaven obedient to thy commands, but thy consolation in bringing Jesus out of

the land of Egypt was troubled by thy fear of Archelaus; nevertheless, being as-

sured by the Angel, thou dwelt in the gladness at Nazareth with Jesus and Mary.

By this sorrow and this joy, obtain for us that our hearts may be delivered from

harmful fears, so that we may rejoice in peace of conscience and may live in

safety with Jesus and Mary and may, like these, die in their company.

Our Father…..Hail Mary…..Glory Be

7. O glorious St. Joseph, pattern of all holiness, when thou didst lose, through no

fault of thine own, the Child Jesus, thou sought Him sorrowing for the space of

three days, until with great joy thou didst find Him again in the Temple sitting in

the midst of the doctors.

By this sorrow and this joy, we supplicate thee, with our hearts upon our lips, to

keep us from ever having the misfortune to lose Jesus through mortal sin; but if

this supreme misfortune should befall us, grant that we may seek Him with

unceasing sorrow until we find Him again, ready to show us His great mercy,

especially at the hour of death; so that we may pass over to enjoy His presence in

heaven; and there, in company with thee may we sing the praises of His Divine

mercy forever.

Our Father…..Hail Mary…..Glory Be

Antiphon. And Jesus Himself was beginning about the age of thirty years, being

(as it was supposed) the Son of Joseph.

V. Pray for us, O holy Joseph,

R/. That we may be made worth of the promises of Christ.

Let us Pray…O God, Who in Thine ineffable Providence didst vouchsafe to

choose Blessed Joseph to be the spouse of Thy most Holy Mother, grant, we

beseech Thee, that we whom we venerate as our protector on earth may be our

intercessor in Heaven. Who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.

Annual Giving Manager The Diocese of Joliet is seeking to hire a Manager of Annual Giving

and Events. This position is responsible for the leadership,

management and execution of the Catholic Education Foundation’s

annual giving program and special events. Reporting to and working

directly with the Executive Director, the Manager of Annual Giving

and Events will play a vital role in creating and executing a

comprehensive, year-round fundraising plan for the Catholic

Education Foundation. The fundraising plan will include goals,

strategies, and programming, including special events, that aim to

build and engage our donor base. In collaboration with the

Executive Director, responsibilities include meeting or exceeding the

annual appeal and events-related fundraising goals; acknowledging,

stewarding and growing annual appeal contributions; developing and

successfully implementing all organization special events;

representing the organization to donors, vendors, and the public;

producing various fundraising-related collateral; maintaining the

donor database; and managing volunteers.

A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3-5 years of progressively

responsible fundraising experience including demonstrated success

in individual giving, corporate sponsorship and special events

fundraising and management OR previous direct marketing and

digital media experience. Excellent written and oral communication

skills. Flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to work as part of

a team. Experience with fundraising and data management systems.

Ability to work on selected weekdays, nights and weekend evenings

as required.

To view a full job description vis-

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

Spring Cleaning Please help us clean the church on Thursday, March 26th

after the 7:30 a.m. Mass. Thank you for your help!

REMAINDER OF BULLETIN LETTER 3) Debt - Increase the debt to an unsustainable level. That way you are

able to increase taxes, and this will produce more poverty.

4) Gun Control - Remove the ability to defend themselves from the

Government That way you are able to create a police state.

5) Welfare - Take control of every aspect (food, housing, income) of

their lives because that will make them fully dependent on the gov-

ernment.

6) Education - Take control of what people read and listen to and

take control of what children learn in school.

7) Religion - Remove the belief in God from the Government and

schools because the people need to believe in ONLY the government

knowing what is best for the people.

8) Class Warfare - Divide the people into the wealthy and the poor.

Eliminate the middle class. This will cause more discontent and it

will be easier to tax the wealthy with the support of the poor.

Note: The War on Poverty initiated by LBJ has spent an estimated 6

trillion $$$$ since its inception and the government statistics show

the current poverty level is almost identical to 1966. Money well

invested!

Chilling, huh? But this is only part of the problem. We have to see

what is going on in the Church as well as in the secular world. Liber-

ation Theology, pagan worship, betrayal of so many faithful Catho-

lics, cover-ups, persecution of good, innocent priests, scandals, mis-

use of funds, ecology vs. abortion. We must help our children and

grandchildren. We can not let this happen. We have to see how it

creeps up and gets ready to pounce on us. Pray, work, vote! God

bless you and God help us, my children and my friends.

Father Magiera