St. Joseph Catholic Church 2011 Darling Avenue, Waycross, GA 31501

Fr. Bob Cushing, Pastor: (478) 284-5235 frbobcushing@gmail.com Church Secretary: Barbara Grace Albert (912-286-0491) sjcwaycross@att.net Music Minister: Timothy Remmel (912-281-9787) timothy15434@gmail.com

Religious Education Coordinator: Lacey Gruver (912) 282-0493 lgruver1976@gmail.com Hispanic Ministry Coordinator: Jason Strickland (912) 387-6781 jason@jason.com.mx

Youth Ministry Coordinator: Loretta Coar (912) 390-9116 loretta_coar65@att.net Loaves and Fishes Outreach: (912)283-5221

Office number: (912) 283-7700/Office fax (912) 283-7929 Office hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00am—4:30pm

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The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

June 17, 2018

Dear Parishioners and Friends:

Thank you for all your birthday good wishes, cards and

gifts this past week! I feel like I have been partying for a

couple of weeks! It is deep joy to be appreciated and to cele-

brate being alive. Today, we thank God for our Dads and the

way that they have given us life and support us so constantly.

In my own case, I am surprised that I still have my Dad, so

this weekend I will be with him, savoring the wine of our

lives.

Summertime brings not just changes in the weather, but

people move and travel, we bring back new life and new en-

ergy for others. A number of new folks have moved into the

parish, some returning and some deciding to set up their

homesteads with us. As our Parish Mission prayer says, we

have been called together by the Holy Spirit to become the

faith community of St. Joseph Parish Family. We welcome

newcomers with delight and plan on having a summer wel-

come luncheon for them on August 19 after the Bilingual

Mass.

We also recognize the new leadership of the Council of

Catholic Women [CCW]: President Joy Frew, Vice-president

Fran McElroy, Secretary Trisha Pape, and Treasurer Kathy

Odam. May the Holy Spirit guide you! The Knights are in

the middle of electing their new officers too, so they will let

us know real soon. New blood, new energy, new ideas. One

desire we have have had for a number of years is to start ESL

classes [English as a Second Language] and perhaps SSL

classes [Spanish as a Second Language].

Questions for the week: What summer activity is most

life-giving for you? What can you do in the summer time to

care for your neighbors that you can’t do during the school

year? In what ways are summer months truly healing and

restorative?

Your Pastor, Fr. Bob

Domingo Once en el Tiempo Ordinario

17 de Junio, 2018

Queridos Feligreses y Amigos:

¡Gracias a todos por sus buenos deseos, tarjetas y regalos

para mi cumpleaños, esta semana pasada! ¡Me siento como que

he estado de fiesta por las últimas dos semanas! Es un profundo

gozo el ser apreciado y el celebrar estar vivo. Hoy, le damos

gracias a Dios por los papás y la manera en que ellos nos han

dado vida y ayuda constantemente. En mi propio caso, yo estoy

sorprendido de todavía tener a mi papá, así que este fin de sema-

na yo estaré con él, saboreando el vino de nuestras vidas.

El tiempo de verano trae no solo cambios en el clima, pero la

gente se cambia de casa y viaja, traemos nueva vida y nueva

energía para otros. Un número de nuevas personas se han mu-

dado a nuestra parroquia, algunos regresando y algunos deci-

diendo asentar su hogar con nosotros. Como nuestra oración de

la Misión Parroquial dice, hemos sido llamados juntos por el

Espíritu Santo a formar la comunidad de fe de la familia Parro-

quial de St. Joseph. Le damos la bienvenida a los recién llegados

con deleite y planeamos tener un almuerzo de verano para ellos

el 19 de agosto después de la Misa bilingüe.

También reconocemos el nuevo liderazgo del Consejo de Mu-

jeres Católicas (CCW): Presidenta Joy Frew, Vice-presidenta

Fran McElroy, Secretaria Trisha Pape, y Tesorera Kathy Odam.

¡Que el Espíritu Santo las guie! Los Caballeros están en medio

de elegir sus nuevos oficiales también, así que ellos nos dejaran

saber bien pronto. Nueva sangre, nueva energía, nuevas ideas.

Un deseo que hemos tenido por un número de años es el comen-

zar unas clases de ESL (Ingles como Segunda Lengua) y tal vez

de SSL (Español como Segunda Lengua)

Preguntas de la semana: ¿Qué actividad de verano es la que

más te da vida ti? ¿Que puedes hacer en el verano para cuidar

de tus vecinos que no puedes hacer durante el tiempo del año

escolar? ¿De que manera son los meses de verano realmente

sanadores y restauradores?

Su Pastor, P. Bob

St. Joseph Offertory June 17, 2018

Offertory $5,332.00 Children’s Circle $28.00 $5,360.00 Rainy Day Fund $447.00

“Although the life of a person is a land full of thorns and weeds, there is always a space in which the good seed can grow. You have to trust in God.”

Word from Pope Francis

Palabras del Papa Francisco:

“See you in September …!!??” We know that everyone needs to enjoy some time away and vacations can be holy times of

refreshment and renewal for our families. But PLEASE, re-

member your parish family in your faithful tithes through

the summer months because we still have to pay for the elec-tricity and functioning of buildings even while we are away at

play.

“Lo veo en septiembre…!!?? Sabemos que cualquiera nece-

sita de un tiempo alejado y de vacaciones que puede ser sa-grado tiempo de refrescarse y renovarse con nuestras fami-

lias. Pero POR FAVOR, recuerde a su familia parroquial en

sus limosnas regulares a través de los meses del verano por-

que todavía estamos pagando por la electricidad y los edifi-cios están funcionando aun cuando estemos lejos jugando.

BAA: The Bishop’s Annual Appeal has gone quite well so far this year as we are way ahead of schedule at 95% of our target.

Thank you for your generous participation! I have every confidence that as we all do our part we will finish this up this month. Howev-

er humble, please, please support our mother Church and send in your pledge this week. Thank you to those who responded even

before my letters got to you.

PAO: La Petición Anual del Obispo ha ido bastante bien este

año ya que estamos adelantados en nuestra programación al 95% de nuestra meta. ¡Gracias por su generosa participación! Yo ten-

go toda la confianza de que al hacer todos, nuestra parte, termi-naremos este mes. No importa que tan humilde, por favor, por

favor ayude a nuestra madre Iglesia y mande su ofrecimiento esta semana. Gracias a todos aquellos que respondieron aun antes de

que mis cartas les llegaran.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: RCIA is meant to help believers seek God and enter the way of faith and conver-sion as the Holy Spirit opens their hearts, resulting in baptism, confirmation, sharing in the Eucharist, and enabling them to carry out the mission of the entire people of God in the Church and in the world. RCIA is a gradual process that takes place within the community of the faithful in which our whole community renews our own conversion so as to provide an example that will help the catechumens to obey the Holy Spir-it more generously. We need people who would like to ac-company newcomers to learn more about Christ in our Catho-lic faith. Would you like to help welcome these “newbies”? Please contact our RCIA Catechist, Fran McElroy mom-mac48@gmail.com, or Fr. Bob.

The Parish Family celebration of July 4: A Family gathering early on the Wednesday morning of this com-ing July 4 to celebrate a simple Mass outside, at 9 AM, will be followed by a shared brunch (in the hall if the heat is high already). Let’s plan on a Happy Parish Family Fourth of July!

La celebración familiar del 4 de julio: Una reunión fa-miliar temprano en la mañana del miércoles del próximo 4 de julio para celebrar una simple misa afuera, a las 9 AM, será seguida de un desayuno tardío (en el salón si el calor está muy fuerte ya) ¡Vamos a planear una Feliz Reunión Familiar del Cuatro de Julio!

A New Bible Study using “The Word Among Us” has been organized. They will meet on Tuesday morning from 10:30 am until 11:30 am in the Social Hall. Please contact Kathy Odam at 912-288-7338.

“A pesar de que la vida de una persona es una tierra

llena de espinas y hierbas malas, siempre hay un espa-cio en el cual la buena semilla pueda crecer. Tienes

que confiar en Dios.”

You’re invited to pray the Rosary in English this week at Debbie Cahill’s home. Please join us in prayer on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 10:00 am. Her home is located at 433 Loblolly Lane in Waycross. Please contact Ann Johnson with your prayer intentions at 912-288-0315.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE WHO ARE ILL, ES-PECIALLY PARISHIONERS: Joyce Bachofner, Ann Inman, Arcelia Saucedo, Eliza-beth Smith, Peggy Thomas, Howard Sturgis, Judy VanDruff, Carlene Murray, Rose Mary Fulford, Doro-thy Gaskill, Bob & Kathy Odam, Colleen Matich, Deb-bie Cahill, Leslie Bennett, Marilyn Bonacci, Abraham Gomez, Tom DiBiase, Glenn & Shelly Chase, Kathleen (Billie) Herbert, Clinton Vaughn, Morgan Hess & Ann Marie Hess, Genevieve Martin, Albert Gatton, Shirley Marsh, Keith Fullenkamp, and Bill & Glenda Brewing-ton.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE IN SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY: LT. Tim Boyce, U.S. Navy, Rann Howell, and Colonel Mark B. Parker. Please contact Barbara Albert 912-283-7700 in the Church Office to have names added or re-moved from the lists above. Thank You!

SIFI! Make a Difference!

Are you upset over the cruel and inhumane treatment of undocumented immigrants? Are you looking for a hands-on way to show your solidarity and support? One con-crete step you can take is to volunteer as a remote team member with the Southern Poverty Law Center’s South-east Immigrant Freedom Initiative (SIFI).

At home volunteers are needed to conduct telephone in-takes, assist in communications with detainees’ family members, and help out with paperwork and other adminis-trative tasks. On-the ground attorneys, translators, and medical and mental health professionals are also need-ed. Volunteers may sign up for periodic shifts and/or re-spond to requests for assistance. Find out more and sign up at www.splcenter.org/sifi.

PLEASE PRAY FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS OF OURS:

Robert Cushing Jr., Pat Marsh, Hannah Phillips & Family, Gloria Ray, Glynda Gausnaell, Lindsay Joyce, Patricia Carter, Connie McAlpin, Roger Gaskill, Mi-chael McAlpin, Jason McCullum, Dan Cason, Paul Tang, Michael Driggers, Maurice Hannah, Earl Black, Tom Grizzaffe, James Kenneth Cox Jr., Lonny Joseph Waring Jr., Merinda Mixon, Annie Burns, Toby Foster, Bill Caballero, Harris Lott, Florence Struempler, Fran-cis Ann Cook, James Stokes, Cindy Taylor, Kris Kruse, April Snider, Robin Johnson, and Thomas Williams, Angel Sinai Gomez, Kim Messenger, William Willis, Sandy Wright, Ashley Hoffman, Sue Rossi, Brittany Alderman, Betty Denyko, and Sr. Chris Cullen, MFIC, David Greg Russell, Chloe Robinson, William Martin IV, Michelle Rio, Bobby Ziolkowski, Stan Stipe, Joseph McHendry, Ron Milkas, Dr. Richard Lynch, Rose Pari-see, Adrian Arnold, Erin Crosby, Rosa Maria Santos, Mervyn Humphreys, Ida Cook, Becky Griffin, Clau-dia Taylor, and Megan Schultz, Dora Bullard, Millie Bailey, Edmay Tardif, Ken Jorishie, Joyce McAneny, Kevin Wehling, Marilyn Sanderson, Gara Baker, Jane Foreman, Wanda Waring, and John Stephens.

Making plans to get Married? Contact the par ish office and speak with Fr. Bob at least 6 Months before your planned wedding.

He will review with you the documentation, education, and liturgi-cal details necessary before the wedding can happen. Part of the

Preparation is the educational/spiritual formation workshop: here are some options – in ENGLISH, Pre-Cana Workshops in

Warner Robins, GA on Saturday, September 8; Pre-Cana Work-

shops at St. James in Savannah on August 10-11 and in Jack-sonville at St. Matthew on August 18. In SPANISH, Marriage

Preparation will take place in Jacksonville at St. Matthew Parish August 18.

¿Haciendo planes para casarse? Contacte la oficina de la pa-

rroquia y hable con el P. Bob por lo menos 6 meses antes del día de su boda. El revisará su documentación, educación y detalles

litúrgicos necesarios antes de que la boda se lleve a cabo. Parte de la preparación es el taller de educación/spiritual: aquí hay

varias opciones – en INGLES, Taller de Pre-Cana en Warner Robins, GA el sábado 8 de septiembre; Taller de Pre – Cana en

Savannah el 10-11 de agosto y en Jacksonville en San Mateo el 18 de agosto. En español Preparación Matrimonial se llevará a

cabo en Jacksonville en la parroquia de San Mateo el 18 de agos-to.

Truman and Maryann Dixon express their thanks for all

the condolences they received for the death of Truman’s

brother, Gordon Dixon. Thank you so much for the sym-

pathy cards, comforting words, caring thoughts, and pray-

ers in their time of loss.

This Week at St. Joe’s

06/18/2018 Monday No Mass 06/19/2018 Tuesday 12:10 pm Mass with Fr. Tom Healy; 7:00 pm K of C 06/20/2018 Wednesday 4-6 pm Adoration; 6 pm Communion Service 06/21/2018 Thursday No Mass; 6:00 pm Choir Practice 06/22/2018 Friday No Mass; Office Closed 06/23/2018 Saturday 5:00 pm-5:45 pm Confessions; 6:00 pm English Mass-Welcome Fr. Jude Shayo 06/24/2018 Sunday 10:30 am English Mass; 5:00 pm-5:45 pm confessions; 6:00 pm Spanish Mass Bulletin Deadline: All announcements and news items for the next Sunday's bulletin need to be given to our parish secretary (Barbara).[sjcwaycross@att.net] by Monday morning.

June 16, 2018 6:00 pm English Mass-Saturday Lector: Barbara Albert EM: Marian Williams and Lucy Todd Server: Lee Tipps Usher: Bob Scheuing and Dave Cahilll Intention: Leo Sensel (RIP) June 17, 2018 11:00 am Bilingual Mass-Sunday Lector: Socorro Martinez and Nicholas Blasko EM: Montse Diaz, Vicente Rodas, Randy Yon, Joy Yon, and Juanita Sosa Server: Brayan Rios y Stephanie Rios Usher: Francisco Velez y Abel Rodriguez Intention: Pro Populo June 23, 2018 6:00 pm English Mass-Saturday Lector: Ann Johnson EM: Lillie Morris and Maria Contreras Server: Fran McElroy Usher: Mike Frawley and Joe Robison Intention: Pat Barth(RIP) June 24, 2018 10:30 am English Mass-Sunday Lector: Dan Booker EM: Eloise Purdom, Connie Barefield, Randy Yon, Joy Yon, and Socorro Martinez Server: Seth Cheshire and Natalie Romero Usher: Jim Craig and Michael Hackett Intention: Pro Populo June 24, 2018 6:00 pm Spanish Mass-Sunday Lector: Dr. Victor Arnada EM: Ana Velez, Montse Diaz, y Vicente Rodas Server: Carolina Morfin and Selina Ocadiz Usher: Francisco Velez y Abel Rodriguez Intention: None

Parish Mission Prayer

Father of Mercy, your Holy Spirit has called us from many lands and cultures to become the faith community of St. Joseph Parish. You gather us to proclaim your Word of Mercy for all through prayer, sacrament, and service. O Holy one show us how to nourish this commitment through faith formation, hospitality, and stewardship, so that through us your com-passion may embrace the cross of all the needy, through Christ our Lord. Amen

Oracion de la Misión Parroquial Padre de Misericordia, tu Santo Espíritu nos ha llama-do de muchas tierras y culturas para formar la comuni-dad de fe de la Parroquia de St. Joseph. Nos uniste para proclamar tu palabra de misericordia para todos a través de la oración, sa-cramentos y servicio, O Santísimo, muéstranos como alimentar este compromiso a través de la form ación de fe, hospitalidad y corresponsabilidad, para que a través de nosotros tu compasión ellos abracen la cruz de todos los necesitados, por Cristo nuestro Señor. Amen

Office for the Protection of Children and Young People, toll free reporting hotline: (888) 357-5530

Baptism Class: On Satur -day afternoon on July 14 at 2 PM in the conference Room, Fr. Bob will have a Baptism class for parents and godpar-ents who want to have their children baptized. Please let him know that you are coming so that he can have sufficient materials for you. (478.284.5235).

2018 First Holy Communion and Confirmation CDs are available in the Church Office. Please contact Barbara Albert 912-283-7700. The cost is $5.00 per CD. For prints you will need to take CD to a store for processing such as Walmart or Walgreens.