Saint Joseph Catholic Church

830 Poplar Street Macon, Ga. 31201 478-745-1631 church@st-joseph.cc October 1, 2017

Mass Times: Sat. 4:30 pm Sun. 7:45 am, 9:30 am, 12:10 pm, 5:00 pm Last Sunday of Month 12:10 pm Latin Mass

Daily Mass: Mon.– Fri. 8:00 am, Sat 9:00 am. Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 am to 4:30 pm stjosephmacon.wordpress.com

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Pastor: Very Rev. J. Scott Winchel

Parochial Vicar: Rev. John W r ig ht

Permanent Deacon: Dona ld Coa tes

Permanent Deacon: Thoma s Eden

School Principal: Alex Por to

Director Religious Education: Ca ndia Michela

Music Director/Organist: Nelda Cha pma n

Director Youth Ministry: La ur en Miller

Finance: Pa tti Stinson

Receptionist/Secretary: Cindy Zila r o

Nursery Coordinator: Dia nne Ca r ter

Bulletin: Jim Zila r o

Maintenance Supervisor: Da vid Rubbo

Custodial: K evin Jones

Pastoral Council: K a thr y n McCa nnon

Important Information and Resources Sacrament of Baptism:

Baptisms are celebrated once a month. Please contact our office

to register.

Confessions:

Mon thru Fri: 7:30 am to 7:50 am

Sat: 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm

Anointing of the Sick:

After Saturday morning Mass and by request

Sacrament of Matrimony:

Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance.

Participation in a marriage preparation program is required.

Please call parish office for more information. Do not set a date

prior to speaking to the priest or deacon.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA):

Interested in becoming Catholic, contact Deacon Don Coates at

deacondon@st-joseph.cc.

Religious Education:

Sunday 11:00 am - 12 Noon, Mid-August - May.

Bookstore/Gift Shop: 478-743-9224

Tues - Sat: 2:30 - 4:30 pm & following each weekend Mass.

Phone Numbers:

Saint Joseph School - 478-742-0636

Mount de Sales Academy - 478-751-3240

Family Advancement Ministries - 478-745-7165

Maximillian Kolbe Center For Life - 478-257-4425

Daybreak - 478-216-9119

Dear Parishioners, St. Paul mentions in his letter to the Philippians, which we read today, “Humbly regard others as more

important than yourselves, each looking out not for his or her own interests, but also for those of

others.” This is a teaching that Christ lived in a beautiful, loving, and perfect way, and it is a way of life

that we should strive to emulate. By our very nature, we seek to protect our own lives, but it is heroic to

lay down our lives for another person, especially one we do not know or do not agree with. In recent weeks with the numerous natural disasters, we have heard and read stories of people who have

placed the lives of others before their own comforts; helping others to clean out their flood damaged

homes, giving others a place to stay for the night, or digging people out from under the rubble of an

earthquake. Life is precious and we should value it at all stages: from the moment a person is conceived

in its mother’s womb, to the moment that that person naturally passes on to their eternal reward. We

love the great beauty that God gives us through life and may we value it with the love of our Heavenly

Father. Feel free to join us as we participate in the Life Chain this Sunday, October 1st, in support of life

at its early stages. In addition, for our Senior Citizens (55 and older), we will have a Senior Mass this

Tuesday at 11:30am followed by a luncheon. Have a wonderful and blessed week! Fr. Winchel

Sanctuary Candle Is lit in memory of:

Patricia “Patty” Downs

Altar Flowers

Flowers on the altar today are in memory of:

Jerry Schmitt

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Weekly Schedule:

SUNDAY, October 1, 2017 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Ezekiel 18:25-28; Philippians 2:1-11; Matthew 21:28-32

7:45AM: Florence Ferro † 8:45AM: Coffee and Donuts (SH) 9:30AM: Mass for Respect Life 10:45AM: Coffee and Donuts (SH) 11:00AM: PREP (SJS) 11:30AM: Canticum Novum Rehearsal (LOFT) 12:10PM: Evelyn Donald 5:00PM: For the People No Youth Group MONDAY, October 2, 2017 Holy Guardian Angels

Zachariah 8:1-8; Matthew 18:1-5, 10

8:00AM: Jim Bothe † 5:00PM: Miraculous Medal Novena (CH) TUESDAY, October 3, 2017

Zachariah 8:20-23; Luke 9:51-56

8:00AM: Fr. Scott Winchel 11:30AM: Senior Mass and Luncheon (CH/SH) WEDNESDAY, October 4, 2017 St. Francis of Assisi Nehemiah 2:1-8; Luke 9:57-62

8:00AM: Joseph Ferro † 10:00AM: Adult Bible Study (SH) 3:15PM: Blessing of the Animals (SJS) 6:30PM: Dinner and Doctrine (SH) 7:15PM: RCIA (CTR) 7:15PM: St. Joseph Choir Rehearsal (LOFT) THURSDAY, October 5, 2017 Bl. Francis Xavier Seelos, Priest

Nehemiah 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Luke 10:1-12

8:00AM: Susan Powell † 10:00AM: SJS Mass, Joe Magnan † FRIDAY, October 6, 2017 St. Bruno, Priest Baruch 1:15-22; Luke 10:13-16

8:00AM: Patty Downs † SATURDAY, October 7, 2017 Our Lady of the Rosary Baruch 4:5-12, 27-29; Luke 10:17-24

9:00AM: Edward O’Connor † 10:00AM: Blessing of the Animals (SJS) 4:30PM: Kenneth Brown † SUNDAY, October 8, 2017 Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Isaiah 5:1-7; Philippians 4:6-9; Matthew 21:33-43

7:45AM: Felix Woodward † 9:30AM: Raymond Hejl † No PREP 11:30AM: Canticum Novum Rehearsal (LOFT) 12:10PM: For the People 5:00PM: Jim Bothe † 6:10PM: Youth Group (GYM)

CAFÉ: School Cafeteria CH: Church CTR: Center FAM-H: FAM High St.

SJS: St. Joseph School UR: Upper Room * Nursery Available

LOFT: Choir Loft MDS: Mount de Sales RR: Resource Room REC: Rectory

FAM-O: FAM Orange St. GYM: School Gym KCH: Knights of Colum bus Hall KOLBE: Kolbe Center

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Potluck Dinner & Adult Bible Study

We will continue our Adult Education Bible Study on

Wednesday, October 4th at 6:45PM. The evening will begin

with a potluck dinner. This is a great time for getting to know

our faith, our Bibles, and our fellow parishioners.

Everyone is welcome, and please bring your Bible and a dish.

RCIA CLASSES

Are you, a family member, a friend or co-worker interested in

the Catholic faith? If so please call the church office or Deacon

Don Coates at 478-745-1631. Classes start in September.

Fatima Rosary

St. Joseph will host a very special Rosary and procession to

celebrate the 100th anniversary of the miracle of the sun at

Fatima on Friday, October 13 at 6:00 PM. A wonderful pasta

dinner will be provided by the Knights of Columbus after-

wards. Watch for more information, but save the date.

Theology On Tap

Our next meeting is October 1st at 6:20 pm, at Just Tap’d,

downstairs. Fr. Wright will be our guest speaker! For more

information, please contact Laura Endres at 478-390-6402 or

lauraendres214@gmail.com.

First Sunday Fellowship Please join us in the social hall for First Sunday Fellowship,

September 30th and October 1st, after all Masses!

Don’t miss this chance to visit with fellow parishioners and

enjoy donuts and coffee/juice. New parishioners and visitors

are welcome!

October: Respect Life Month The month of October is

Respect Life Month w ith

October 1, 2017 celebrating

Respect Life Sunday. This

month we place special

emphasis on understanding,

valuing and becoming engaged

with supporting the God-given

dignity of every person. We

are called to promote life and

defend life - from the moment

of conception to natural death.

This year’s USCCB theme is

“Be Not Afraid – Behold I

am with you always, until the

end of the age.” Matthew

28:20

Saint Joseph’s Catholic School

Save The Date For These Upcoming Events At SJS

Wednesday, October 4 at 6:00 p.m. in Cuddy Hall

Home & School Association’s Guest Speaker Series presents “Parenting with Love and Logic” by Jenny McDade, LPC, NCC.

Parenting with Love and Logic is a way of working with children that puts parents and teachers back in control, teaches

children to be responsible, and prepares young people to live in the real world, with its many choices and consequences. No

charge.

Friday, October 20 from 2:00 – 5:30 p.m. at SJS

Home & School Association’s Annual Fall Festival includes bouncy houses, rock climbing wall, games and prizes, dunking

booth, face painting, refreshments, bake sale, and family friendly music by The Creek! This annual event is fun and exciting for

children of all ages. Cost is $15 per child and includes unlimited access to all the games and activities.

Sunday, November 5 from 12:00 – 2:30 p.m. at SJS

Open House for Prospective Students and Families

Guided tours of our campus are given by Student Ambassadors. Parents and prospective students will meet our school

administrators, classroom and enrichment teachers, as well as current parents and students.

Sunday, December 10 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in Cuddy Hall

Breakfast with Santa

Enjoy a pancake breakfast along with Christmas activities and treats. Get your picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus. All

activities and photos are free; there is a per person fee for breakfast.

All events are open to SJS parishioners and the public! For more information go to www.sjsmacon.org or contact Debra

Harrison at debra.harrison@sjsmacon.org or 742.0636.

Activities Here and Around St. Joseph’s

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Family Advancement Ministries

FAM is in need of gently used children's books for families

with children 6 and under. All our families are encouraged to

take a book and read with their children so if you need to clean

out your shelves, please drop off books at 570 High Place of-

fice Monday through Thursday between 9:00AM and noon.

Thanks for helping families move ahead!

White Mass

Health care workers, friends,

family, and patients of health

care workers! In honor of the

feast day of Saint Luke, a White

Mass w ill be celebrated on

October 18 at Saint Joseph

Catholic Church, at 6:00 PM. A

White Mass, so nam ed for

the white coats worn by provid-

ers, recognizes all health care

workers who serve under the

patronage of Saint Luke, a physician. A potluck dinner will

follow in the social hall with a brief talk on the history of the

White Mass. Please make plans to attend.

Macon Deanery CCW Fall Luncheon

The Sacred Heart Council of Catholic Women will be hosting

the Macon Deanery Fall Luncheon on Sunday, October 8,

from 2:00-5:00 pm in the Sacred Heart Social Hall.

All ladies in our parish are invited to attend. There will be a

speaker, door prizes, a raffle, food, and fellowship. Please call,

text, or email Belle Siebenaler by Oct. 2 if you will be attend-

ing. (478-397-6617 or gtmom@cox.net).

Around the Deanery and the Diocese

Rachel’s Vineyard Post Abortion

Healing Retreat November 3-5, 2017 For any person, mother, father,

family member, or friend, who

is struggling with the emotional,

spiritual and psychological pain

after an abortion there is a special ministry just for you. A

Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Retreat offers an opportunity to

find healing, hope and forgiveness. Come and experience the

mercy and compassion of God through this healing ministry. For additional information contact Stephanie May at 912-306-

0406/ stephmay@bellsouth.net, or visit the website at

www.rachelsvineyard.org . All calls and inquiries are strictly

confidential. Come and be restored. Our next retreat is near

Augusta, Ga.

Pastoral Council

L to R: Billy Shackleford, Penni Zimmerman, Matt McKenna,

Ceres Samonte, Father Winchel, Kathryn McCannon, Alex

Porto, Lisa Carter.

Nursery Our nursery cares for children (newborn to 4 years old) during

the 9:30 a.m., 12:10 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses. In

addition, the nursery is usually open for most of our church

events. (Please refer to the church bulletin.) Families who use

the nursery must fill out an information form prior to a child’s

first attendance. The form is available in the nursery or on the

St. Joseph website. Contact Dianne Carter at:

diannetcarter@aol.com

Youth Ministries The youth program at St. Joseph’s targets our 6th - 12th grade

parishioners. Groups meet during the school year at 6:10PM in

SJS gym. Meetings are either social, catechetical, or “hot topic”

issues. **Adult volunteers are needed to help plan, facilitate,

and chaperone meetings, trips, and retreats. Contact Lauren

Miller at: lauren@st-joseph.cc

Ministry Opportunities

The bulletin deadline is 10 days prior to the date you need your article to appear. All items received after

the deadline will go into the next bulletin. Submissions should be emailed to: jim@st-joseph.cc.

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Banns for Upcoming

Weddings

McKenzie Gudzak and Zacharry Minei

Expectant Mothers & their babies

US Navy

LCDR. Burnes Brown PO2. David Bushey MMFN/SS. Brandon Fowler PC2 T. Michael LeMaster SN. Mills Misinco PO2. James A. Palmer, III SGT. Scott Johnson LT. Christine Russell Petty LT. Thomas Petty LT. Nicholas D. Maskell LT. Jason M. Conner ENS. Zackary W. Putman LCDR. Wrenn Landers SA. James E Carter SN/FN. Nathan Treiber

US Air Force

Maj. Amy Bates MSgt. Gregory Currey SSgt. Irene Hewins Maj. Richard Ray Capt. Kyle Stramblad Capt. Robert Johnson TSgt. Kaitlyn Salvatore SSgt. Daniel Letchworth Capt. Paul Elsbernd Capt. Reed Elsbernd

US Army

SPC. Christopher J. Barry SGM. Marlon Faulds SPC. Charles Faulds Sgt. Brian Godwin PFC. Ian Hayward Maj. Sean Michelson Sgt. Josh Scroggins SPEC Forces Derek King SFC. Enrique A. Cayado LTC. Mark R. McClellan 2LT. Grace McClellan Sgt. Anthony Trujillo

US Army Reserves

Sgt. Alonza Richardson SSG. Kenneth Aguiar

US Marine Corps

Pfc. David H. Dixon, Jr. SSgt. Josh Howe SSgt. C. William Stanford Cpl. Dakota L. Lawson

Please say a prayer for the following:

Recent Baptisms

Meredith Trujillo Joseph Trujillo

The Faithful Departed

Dr. Marcella Wood

Welcome to our New

Members

Ursula Baylor

Register/Address

Change If you are new to our parish and would

like to register with us or have had a

change in address, please complete the

form below and drop it in the offering

basket at Mass or mail to the address

on the form. Upon receipt, a parish

registration form will be mailed to you.

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Name______________________

Address_____________________

City____________ Zip________

Phone______________

Email___________________

New Parishioner

Change of Address

Return completed form to: St. Joseph Catholic Church

830 Poplar St. Macon, GA 31201

The Sick

Roger Walden Debbie Stallworth

Catholic Quiz 1. How many days after Jesus’ birth was he circumcised?

2. What was Jesus’ first public miracle?

3. How many “signs” in John’s Gospel indicate Jesus is Messiah?

4. How many people did Jesus raise from the dead in the Gospels?

5. How many Gospels speak of Jesus washing the apostles’ feet?

Answers for last week: 1. Good Friday 2. Bishop 3. Hands 4. St. Elizabeth of

Hungary 5. St. Francis of Assisi

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Offertory for 9/24/17

9/24

Collected: $18,579

Same time last year: $18,283

Weekly average budgeted: $23,165

Debt Reduction/Vision 2020 As of August 31st, 2017

Debt reduction figures shown monthly.

Original debt: $2,500,000

Current debt: $1,876,022

Bishop’s Annual Appeal

Parish Goal: $121,771

Total Given: $120,541

Online Giving Online Giving allows us to make contributions to our church without

writing checks or worrying about cash donations. If you would like to give

online go to our St. Joseph online giving website

https://www.osvonlinegiving.com/697 to sign up or give us a call at our

parish office: 478-745-1631

Interested in how you can leave a

donation to St. Joseph’s in your will?

Contact us at the parish office.

Thank you for your generosity and continued support of St. Joseph Catholic Church!