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

Fr. Bob Cushing, Pastor: (478) 284-5235 frbobcushing@gmail.com Church Secretary: Barbara Grace Albert sjcwaycross@att.net

Music Minister: Mervyn Humphreys (912) 285-2757 mr_merv47@yahoo.com Religious Education Coordinator: Lacey Gruver (912) 282-0493 lgruver@ware.k12.ga.us Hispanic Ministry Coordinator: Jason Strickland (912) 387-6781 jason@jason.com.mx

Youth Ministry Coordinator: Loretta Coar (912) 390-9116 lcoar@ware.k12.ga.us 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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May 14, 2017 Fifth Sunday of Easter Dear Parishioners and Friends:

As the numbers of disciples continued to grow, the Hellenists complained against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribu-tion.” [Acts 6: 1]

With comforting realism, the Acts of the Apostles presents the early church’s very human nature. A dispute breaks out among widows about food. In a way that both comforts and challenges us, the Holy Spirit helps the com-munity resolve its difficulties so that deeper unity develops even as healthy diversity flourishes. Crucial insights for today’s church: 1- The resolution keeps people in rather than driving them out. 2- The diverging perspectives that prompt the dispute prove less important than the common faith that binds the two sides together. 3- The Hebrew-speaking majority (Jews) do not dismiss the concerns of the Greek-speaking minority (outsider Gentiles). 4-Indeed, the “disgruntled minority” is invited to surface “indigenous leadership,” so that the community’s structure is changed with its ministry expanded in creative continui-ty, enhancing both worship and witness.

In the Gospel today Jesus is working on the same lesson, teaching his disciples: “Do not let your hearts be troubled … in my Father’s house there are many dwelling places.” (Jn 14:1,2) For us today as believers, that future begins in the present. Though detoured by unforeseen ob-stacles and imperiled by inevitable dangers, we are already in the Father’s house, the community in which Jesus re-veals himself in Word, Eucharist, and in one another, di-verse yet one in Jesus, “the way, the truth, the life.”

Questions for the week: What issues can we ask the Spirit to guide us through to reconcile different groups? How does language make this difficult? How do we bridge it with our different gifts?

Easter is a season, dear friends! Your pastor -

Fr. Bob Cushing

14 de Mayo, 2017 Quinto Domingo de Pascua de Resurrección Queridos Feligreses y Amigos:

“Cuando el número de los discípulos continúo cre-ciendo, los Helenistas se quejaron en contra de los hebreos porque sus viudas estaban siendo descuidadas en la distribu-ción.” [Hechos 6: 1]

Con realismo confortante, los Hechos de los Apósto-les nos presentan la naturaleza humana de la primera igle-sia. Una disputa surge entre las viudas por comida. En una manera que a la vez nos conforta y nos reta, el Espíritu Santo nos ayuda a ver como la comunidad resuelve sus dificultades para que haya una más profunda unidad con una saludable diversidad floreciente. Una vista crucial para la iglesia de hoy: 1- La resolución mantiene a la gente adentro en vez de apartarla.2- Las diferentes perspectivas que comienzan la disputa prueban ser de menos importante que la fe común que une a los dos lados. 3- La mayoría que hablan hebreo (los judíos) no desatienden las preocupaciones de la minoría que habla griego (los de afuera Los Gentiles). 4- Sin embar-go, la “minoría descontenta “es invitada a traer a la superfi-cie “un liderazgo indígena”, para que la estructura de la comunidad sea cambiada y haga crecer su ministerio en una creativa continuidad, aumentando ambos la adoración y el testimonio.

En el Evangelio de hoy Jesús está trabajando en la misma lección, enseñar a los discípulos: “no dejen que sus corazones tengan problema…en la casa de mi Padre hay mu-chos lugares donde habitar.”(Juan 14: 1,2) Para nosotros hoy como creyentes, el futuro comienza en el presente. Aun-que desviado por obstáculos que no se pueden imaginar y amenazados por inevitables peligros, estamos ya en la casa del Padre, la comunidad en que Jesús se reveló a sí mismo en Palabra, Eucaristía, y en uno con el otro, diferentes, pero uno en Jesús, “el camino, la verdad y la vida.”

Pregunta de la semana: ¿Que asuntos podemos pedir al Es-píritu para que nos guie en medio de la reconciliación de los diferentes grupos? ¿Cómo las lenguas hacen esto difícil? ¿Cómo hacemos de Puente con nuestros diferentes dones?

¡Pascua es una estación, queridos amigos! Su Pastor -

P. Bob Cushing

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, sacramentos y servicio, O Santísi-mo, muéstranos como alimentar este compromiso a través de la formación de fe, hospitalidad y correspon-sabilidad, para que a través de nosotros tu compasión ellos abracen la cruz de todos los necesitados, por Cristo nuestro Señor. Amen

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 compassion may embrace the cross of all the needy, through Christ our Lord. Amen

St. Joseph Offertory April 30, 2017

Offertory $ 3,026.00 Children’s Circle $48.00 $3,074.00

Knights Serving Breakfast 05/14/2017 1 gal 2% milk Shea Jones 1 gal. orange jc. Charlie Lightsey 10 bananas Sam Scott 05/21/2017 (Last of PRE ) First Communion Luncheon in Parish Hall after 11:00 am Bilingual Mass

The Bishop’s Annual Appeal 2017: We thank every par ish

member who contributed too the BAA recently. You made a differ-

ence. This week (May 9) they had receipts from us totaling

$16,445 which is 72% of our target of $22,740. 29% of our parish

has participated thus far and the In-Pew results are still being

counted. Thanks for supporting our Bishop and the many minis-

tries of the diocese.

El Pedido Anual de la Colecta del Obispo 2017: Damos las gra-

cias a los miembros de la parroquia que han contribuido con el

BAA recientemente. Han hecho una diferencia. Esta semana (9 de

mayo) los recibos totalizaron $16,445 lo cual es 72% de nuestra

meta de $22,740. 29% de nuestra parroquia ha participado hasta

ahora y los resultados de las bancas todavía se está contando.

Gracias por apoyar a nuestro Obispo y a los muchos ministerios

de la diócesis.

Special Mass for Healing, celebrating the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, will take place this coming Wednesday night, May 17, at 6 PM.

Una Misa Especial par Sanación, será celebrada con el sacramento de la Unción de los Enfermos, se llevará a cabo este miércoles en la noche, 17 de mayo, a las 6 PM.

Be sure and make your check payable to:

Bishop’s Annual Appeal

This weekend the Second Collection is for the Rainy Day Fund, so that we don’t stop building this resource for the stability and the

future of our Parish Plant and Capital Expenses.

The Rainy Day Fund: Thank you for your efforts to boost our Rainy Day Fund! Our matching dollar-donor concluded East-er Sunday. Thank God for the last minute donors! Total as of April 23 was a whopping $48,307. Wow! Way to go! Thank you for making such incredible gifts. Because of your sacri-fices our parish resources are stronger and better able to meet the financial and emergency needs of our parish. Spe-cial thanks to our anonymous donor who helped us reach far beyond what many dreamed possible.

Este fin de semana la Segunda Colecta es para el Fondo del Dia

Lluvioso, para que no paremos de construir nuestros recursos

para la estabilidad y el futuro de nuestra Planta Parroquial y Gastos

Capitales.

El Fondo del Dia Lluvioso: ¡Gracias por su esfuerzo en

robustecer el Fondo del Dia Lluvioso! Nuestra oferta del do-

nante que igualaba dólar a dólar terminó el Domingo de Re-

surrección. ¡Gracias a Dios por los donantes de último minu-

to! El total hasta el 23 de abril fue un grandísimo $48,307.

¡Wow! ¡Bien hecho! Gracias por hacer este regalo tan increí-

ble. Debido a sus sacrificios nuestra parroquia tiene recur-

sos fuertes y está mejor equipada financieramente para ne-

cesidades de emergencia. Gracias especiales a nuestro

donante anónimo que ayudo a alcanzar mucho más de lo

que nadie consideraba posible.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE IN SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY: LT. Tim Boyce, U.S. Navy, Rann Howell, and Colonel Mark B. Parker.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE WHO ARE ILL, ESPECIALLY PARISHIONERS: Joyce Bachofner, Ann Inman, Arcelia Saucedo, Elizabeth Smith, Peggy Thomas, Donna Sturgis, Howard Sturgis, Judy & Lowell VanDruff, Warnell Ziolkowski, Carlene Murray, Rose Mary Fulford, Dorothy Gaskill, Bill & Glen-da Brewington, Bob & Kathy Odam, Morgan & Ann Ma-rie Hess, Colleen Matich, Maryann Dixon, Cindy Adams, Theresa Spatola, Bob Badger, Joseph Johnson, Debbie Ca-hill, Leslie Bennett, Marilyn Bonacci, Nelda Ballagh, Mari-sa Chancey, Connie McCarthy, Dorothy Henry, Leighton Virginia Spivey, Harry Roney, Ken Jorishie, Abraham Gomez, Tom DiBiase, and Glenn & Shelly Chase.

PLEASE PRAY FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS OF OURS: Robert Cushing Jr. & Doris Cushing, Pat Marsh, Lisa Dwyer, Hannah Phillips & Family, Elaina Zachary, Gloria Ray, Kelly Popwell, Glynda Gausnaell, Lindsay Joyce, Patri-cia Carter, Connie McAlpin, Roger Gaskill, Michael McAl-pin, Jason McCullum, Dan Cason, Carolene Johnson, Kathy Johnson, Albert Gatton, Paul Tang, Michael Driggers, Mau-rice Hannah, Rebecca Prescott, Earl Black, Tom Grizzaffe, James Kenneth Cox Jr., Lonny Joseph Waring Jr., Merinda Mixon, Derick Mercher, Annie Burns, Toby Foster, Bill Ca-ballero, Harris Lott, Florence Struempler, Lindon Deal, Sr. Francis Ann Cook, James Stokes, Stacey & Cindy Taylor, Don Gibb, Saturnino Yepez Luna, Kris Kruse, Rose Parisse, April Snider, Brett Crews, Robin Johnson, and Thomas Wil-liams, Angel Sinai Gomez, Kim Messenger, William Willis, Sandy Wright, Ashley Hoffman, Sue Rossi, Brittany Alder-man, Betty Denyko, and Sr. Chris Cullen, MFIC, David Greg Russell, Denny & Sandra Taylor, Chloe Robinson, Wil-liam Martin IV, Michelle Rio, Shady Tanner, Bobby Ziol-kowski, Stan Stipe, Sharon Deal Joseph McHendry, Ron Milkas, and Joann Vaughns.

You’re invited to pray the Rosary in English this week at Marian Williams’ home.

Please join us in prayer on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 10:00 am.

Her home is located at, 830 Williams Lane in Waycross.

Farewell Gus Karle! This much loved father and friend

to so many in our parish and our town has gone before us

to join his beloved Barbara in glory. Thank you, O

God, for his shining witness to Christ. We share the

sorrow of his family's loss but more we express our grat-

itude for their sharing the gift of Gus with us as a par-

ish patriarch and leader for so many years. "Eternal

Rest grant unto him, O Lord, and may your perpetual

light shine upon him. Rest in peace, Gus Karle!

Amen."

Thank you CCW! As Pastor, I thank the Council of Catholic Women for the remarkable attention to the hospi-tality needs of others this past week, especially the wonder-ful reception they gave the Bishop and all the Confirmation teens and their families on Tuesday evening. But even more for the flexibility and abundance that they shared with us in meeting the needs of the extended Karle Family and friends through their care for them Wednesday afternoon. The whole town seemed to come inside our Church on Wednesday and the CCW was there to welcome them. Gracias! Fr. Bob

FLOWERS for Mother’s Day: Thanks to the Knights of Co-

lumbus for the beautiful flower-Carnations and for sharing them

with our moms!

FLORES para el Dia de la Madre: ¡Gracias a los Caballeros de

Colon por las bellas flores-claveles y por compartirlas con nues-

tras madres!

Loaves and Fishes Report April, 2017

“Believe that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. Believe that you might be that light for someone else.” Kobi Yamada 28 families were helped, some in many ways 23 families were given food 22 individuals were given clothing 2 families were helped with rent 9 families were helped with utilities 2 persons were helped with a medical bill 1 person was helped with funeral expenses Thank you, St. Joseph Parish

This Week at St. Joe’s

05/15 Monday 12:10 pm Mass: 6:15 pm Exec. Comm. PPC church office

05/16 Tuesday 12:10 pm Mass; 6:30 pm Catechist Meeting; 7:00 pm K of C

05/17 Wednesday 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Adoration; 6:00 pm Anointing Mass; 7:15 pm Evangelization Encounter

05/18 Thursday 9:00 am Mass; 6:00 pm Choir Practice

05/19 Friday No Mass; Office Closed

05/20 Saturday 10:30 am First Communion Practice followed by a pizza lunch; 5:00 pm-5:45 pm Confession;

6:00 pm Mass in English

05/21 Sunday 9:00 am PRE/Youth (Last Day); 11:00 am First Communion Bilingual Mass followed by reception

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.

May 13, 2017 6:00 pm Mass in English Lector: Barbara Albert EM: Ann Johnson and Louise Walker Usher: Mike Frawley and Bob Scheuing Server: Lee Tipps Intention: Darvin & Marian Williams for their 60th Wedding Anniversary May 14, 2017 10:30 am Mass in English Lector: Joseph Johnson EM: Eloise Purdom, Socorra Martinez, Joy Yon, Con-nie Barefield, and Allison Huck Usher: Jim Craig and Roney Petersen Server: Seth Cheshire and Natalie Romero Intention: Pro Populo May 14, 2017 6:00 pm Mass in Spanish Lector: Dr. Victor Aranda EM: Montse Diaz, Ana Velez, y Francisco Velez Usher: Abel Rodriguez and Vicente Rodas Server: Selina Ocadiz y Carolina Morfin Intention: None May 20, 2017 6:00 pm Mass in English Lector: Wanda Peterson EM: Lucy Todd and Linda Robison Usher: Mike Frawley and Joe Robison Server: Lee Tipps Intention: None May 21, 2017 11:00 am Bilingual Mass Lector: Socorro Martinez and Bill Brewington EM: John Chancey, Anna Saucedo, Loretta Coar, Eloise Purdom, and Ron Yon Usher: Vicente Rodas and Francisco Velez Server: Marisol Calvillo and Gissell Rodriguez Intention: Pro Populo

COME, HOLY SPIRIT, COME! We delighted in the special

occasion last Tuesday night when Bishop Gregory John Hartmayer,

OFM Conv. Conferred the Sacrament of Confirmation on 18 of our

teenagers who opened their hearts to God and re-committed them-

selves to grow in their Catholic faith with their parents, sponsors,

families and friends on hand to support and guide them. Jakob Ba-

dillo, Michael Badillo, Jessica Benitez, Casey Brennan, Riley Bren-

nan, Albarosa Calvillo, Paola Calvillo, Brenda Ceron, Seth Chesh-

ire, Juan Carlos Diaz, Spencer Hughes, Anayele Linares, Julian

Morfin, Omar Peralta Rios, Eldrich Sierra, Denis Tapia, Diego

Tinajero-Aguilar, and Anahi Urbieta, Congratulations, new Con-

firmandi! We are proud of you and expect great things of you as

you witness your growing faith in our midst.

¡VEN ESPÍRITU SANTO, VEN! Nos deleitamos en la ocasión espe-cial la noche del martes pasado cuando el Obispo Gregory John

Hartmayer, OFM Conv. Confirió el Sacramento de la Confirma-ción a 18 de nuestros jóvenes que abrieron sus corazo-nes a Dios y se re-comprometieron a crecer en su fe católica con sus padres, padrinos, familiares y amigos que estaban presentes para ayudarlos y guiarlos. Jakob Badillo, Michael Badillo, Jessica Benitez, Casey Brennan, Riley Brennan, Al-barosa Calvillo, Paola Calvillo, Brenda Ceron, Seth Cheshire, Juan Carlos Diaz, Spencer Hughes, Anayele Linares, Julian Morfin, Omar Peralta Rios, Eldrich Sierra, Denis Tapia, Diego Tinajero-Aguilar, and Anahi Urbieta, ¡Felicidades, nuevos Confirmados! Estamos orgullosos de ustedes y esperamos Grandes cosas de ustedes como testigos de su creciente fe en medio de nosotros.

Making out your Will? Have you considered including your Parish in your will? Please see Fr. Bob about details.

Such eternal benefits, wow!

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

Biblia Católica de la Familia: Esta es una biblia ganadora: exce-

lente traducción, lugares apropiados para poner los momentos sacra-mentales, mapas, fuerte unión y no muy cara $25. Tenemos una do-

cena de ellas en venta en la oficina. Pídasela a Bárbara Albert o al P. Bob.

Stations of the Cross Meditation Benches: There’s a quiet move-ment going on as people are enjoying the Stations of the Cross.

Families are purchasing “meditation benches” at Lowes for $54 each. You can see one just outside the south side door of the church

at Station #1. Check it out. Does your family want to contribute a prayer bench? Please turn in a copy of your receipt so that we can

give you credit for it as a tax deduction.

Bancas para Meditar las Estaciones de la Cruz: Hay un movi-

miento callado de la gente que está disfrutando de las Estaciones de la Cruz. Familias están comprando “bancas de meditación en

Lowes por $54 cada una. Pueden ver una justo afuera de la Puerta al lado sur de la iglesia en la Estación #1. Véanla. ¿Quería su fami-

lia contribuir con una banca de oración? Por favor entregue una copia de su recibo para que podamos darle crédito para su deduc-

ción de impuestos.

First Holy Communion is NEXT WEEKEND! At the 11 AM Bilingual Mass Sunday, May 21. Please come and share in the

celebration by bringing a side dish for the parish pot-luck Din-ner immediately after the Mass. 1st Communion Practice will be on Saturday, May 20 at 10:30 AM in Church, to be followed

by a Pizza lunch!

¡La Primera Comunión es la PRÓXIMA SEMANA! A las 11 AM en la Misa bilingüe del domingo, 21 de mayo. Por favor venga y comparta en la celebración trayendo un plato para compartir en

el almuerzo de contribución inmediatamente después de la misa. ¡La práctica de la 1ª Comunión será el sábado, 20 de mayo a las 10:30 AM en la iglesia, ¡seguida de un almuerzo de pizza!

A Suggestion for On-line Bible Studies: If you have not tried it, I would suggest that Lumina http://lumina.bible.org/is a wonderful site for individual Bible study. You can use several different translations of the Bible, and you simply go to the book you want to study, and the chapter, and scroll to the appropriate verses. On the right hand screen is a section with language translation and my favorite, Consta-ble’s commentary. Dr. Constable is a professor emeritus of Bible Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary, and he writes understanda-ble, clear commentary on the Bible, which is well referenced, and which has easy to use links to allow you to cross-check other verses. It has been very helpful for me, in conjunction with the US Conference of Catholic Bishops http://usccb.org/ daily Mass readings. -Adrienne Butler

The New Catholic Answer Bible: NABRE. This is our parish favorite bible with RCIA Catechism inside as well as the best

translation. Leather bound with larger print, $35. We expect the new order in this week. See Barbara in the office.

Easter Evangelization Encounter

During the Easter season, we will present a series of reflections on the meaning of Evangelization and Hispanic ministry to our entire parish. The third session entitled “Walking Together with Jesus” will be presented by Fr. Bob Cushing this Wednesday, May 17th at 7:15 PM, in the Parish Hall. [last week’s class was postponed because of Gus Karle’s funeral.]

We will look for the presence of the risen Christ in each one of us as we discuss our common vocation to be missionary disci-ples. St. Teresa of Avila reminded us “God has no body on this earth but ours and no hands on but ours.” Please join us and dis-cover how you can be the hands of Christ for your fellow parish-ioners.

Encuentro de Evangelización de Pascua de Resurrección

Durante esta estación de Pascua de resurrección, estaremos presentando una serie de reflexiones en el significado de la Evangelización y el Ministerio Hispano a toda nuestra parro-quia. La Tercera sección titulada “¡Caminando junto con Je-sús!” Será presentada por el p. Bob Cushing este miércoles 17 de mayo a las 7:15 PM, en el Salón Parroquial. (La clase de la semana pasada fue pospuesta por el funeral de Gus Karle).

Buscaremos por la presencia de Cristo resucitado en cada uno de nosotros mientras discutimos nuestra común vocación de ser discípulos misioneros. Santa Teresa de Ávila nos recuerda “Dios no tiene cuerpo en esta tierra sino el nuestro y no tiene manos sino las nuestras.” Por favor acompáñennos y descubran como puede usted ser manos de Cristo entre sus compañeros de parroquia.

A word from Pope Francis:

“The Eucharist …is not a prize for the perfect but a pow-erful medicine and nourishment for the weak.”

Important Message:

Our parish will not have Vacation Bible School this summer.

http://lumina.bible.org/http://usccb.org/