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St. Joseph the Worker

PRIESTS Rev. Fr. Patrick Ike Nwokoye, PhD, Pastor

fatherpatrick@sjwozark.org Rev. Fr. Andrew Williams, Associate Pastor

fatherandrew@sjwozark.org Rev. Fr. Joseph Kelly, Extraordinary Form

fatherkelly15@gmail.com Parish Office: 417-581-6328

FAX: 417-581-4957 Preschool: 417-581-8920

Parish Office Hours

Monday-Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Closed daily from 12:00pm-12:30pm for lunch.

Closed on Fridays, Holy Days and major holidays.

1796 N. State Highway NN, Ozark, MO 65721 www.sjwozark.org

SACRAMENTS

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 3:00-3:40 pm or by appointment.

Baptism Please contact the parish office

Marriage Preparation Please contact the priest at least six months

prior to the proposed wedding date

Anointing Of The Sick Please call the parish office to arrange for

anointing.

Religious Education, First Sacraments, Confirmation: Please contact the CRE

WORSHIP

Weekend Masses Saturday Vigil Mass 4:00 pm Sunday Mass 9:00 am Extraordinary Form 12:30 pm

Daily Masses

Tuesday 9:00 am Wednesday 9:00 am Thursday 9:00 am Friday 9:00 am

First Friday Mass 9:00 am

Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament is

exposed on First Fridays from 9:30 am until Benediction at 9:30 pm

March 1, 2020 First Sunday of Lent

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Welcome to St. Joseph the Worker St Joseph the Worker Catholic Church is a faithfully formed welcoming community, alive with love for God and

one another. We have an unwavering focus on Christ and are committed to fulfilling our responsibilities as members of God's family by sharing and proclaiming the faith. Day by day, we are working toward our goal of growing a

vibrant Catholic community of faith for all by embracing our blessings and generously sharing of our time, talents and treasures.

Contacts Deacon: Rev. Mr. Horacio Quiles deacon@sjwozark.org Ethan Osborn, Seminarian Secretary: Carol Craig secretary@sjwozark.org Coordinator of Religious Education: April Mika cre@sjwozark.org High School Youth Minister: John Newton highschoolym@sjwozark.org 4:12 Middle School Youth Minister: April Mika 412middleschoolym@sjwozark.org Preschool: Terri McKiernan preschool@sjwozark.org Liturgical Music (Sat. Vigil & Sun. Morning): Barry Reicher litmusic@sjwozark.org Liturgical Music (Latin): Tanya D’Souza litlat@sjwozark.org

Bulletin Editor: bulletin@sjwozark.org

FINANCE REPORT February 22 & 23

Adult Offerings: $3,917.03 On Line Giving: $155.00

Maintenance Fund: $170.00 Mass Intentions: $151.00

Second Collection: $490.00

A community of Catholic men, founded on the principles of charity, unity and fraternity, to bring financial aid and assistance

to those in need. Our next meeting is March15, in the Divine Mercy Hall from 6:00-8:00pm. Please contact Mark Kern,

Grand Knight, at 913-894-5074 for more information.

MEN’S CONFERENCE

LENTEN PENANCE SERVICES March 3, Sacred Heart, Springfield, 7 pm March 9, St. Francis of Assisi, Nixa, 7 pm March 10, St. Agnes Cathedral, Springfield, 7 pm March 16, Holy Trinity, Springfield, 7 pm March 19, St. Joseph the Worker, 6:30 pm March 22, St. Francis De Sales, Lebanon, 3 pm March 24, Sacred Heart, Conway, 7 pm March 29, St. Joseph, Billings 4 pm March 29, Holy Trinity, Marshfield, 4 pm March 30, SEAS, Springfield, 7 pm March 31, St. Joseph, Springfield, 7 pm

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Liturgy

Liturgical Ministries: March 7-8

If you cannot fulfill your liturgical ministry service, please find a substitute.

Masses and Offerings Sat., Feb. 29

4:00 p.m. Benedetta Calabrese+ (L. & J. Lewis) Sun., Mar. 1 First Sunday of Lent

9:00 a.m. Don Stone+ (B. Stone) 12:30 p.m. SJtW Parish Family Mon., Mar. 2 No Mass

Tues., Mar. 3 St. Katharine Drexel

9:00 a.m. Al+ & Bev Holzer Family Wed., Mar. 4 St. Casimir 9:00 a.m. Robert & Helen Sanders+ (R. & D. Rinke) Thurs., Mar. 5

9:00 a.m. Doris Chudomelka (J. Rhodes) Fri., Mar. 6 First Friday-Abstinence

9:00 a.m. Chad Tate+ (A. Mika) Sat., Mar. 7 Sts. Perpetua & Felicity

4:00 p.m. Dan McClain+ (A. Griesemer) Sun., Mar. 8 Second Sunday of Lent

9:00 a.m. Edward Buechler+ (G. Buechler) 12:30 p.m. SJtW Parish Family

The suggested ‘Mass Intention’ offering amount, per diocesan policy,

is $10.00 per intention. Mass Intentions are needed. Use the pew

envelopes at church or call the Parish Office.

Today’s Readings First Reading — The man and the woman ate the fruit of the one tree that God had told them to avoid, and their shame overtook them (Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7). Psalm — Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned (Psalm 51). Second Reading — Death reigned from Adam to Moses, but now grace and life abound in Christ Jesus (Romans 5:12-19 [12, 17-19]). Gospel — Jesus was led into the desert by the Spirit and there he fasted for forty days and forty nights (Matthew 4:1-11). Extraordinary Form: 1st Week of Lent

(Matthew 4:1 -11) The Tempation of Jesus.

Readings For The Week

Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7- 15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32 Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12 Friday: Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 Sunday: Gn 12:1-4a; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; 2 Tm 1:8b-10; Mt 17:1-9

Ushers Reader Extraordinary Ministers of

Holy Communion Servers

Saturday Vigil

4:00 p.m.

Becky Ludwig Allen Conway

Joan Lewis Bill Hennessey

Jim Jackson Carole Dragosljvich

Sy Rosipal Eli Hawkins

Sunday 9:00 a.m.

Steve Green Doug Kissinger Debbie Schoenhofer Steve Schoenhofer

Kevin Polczynski Jack Steiert

Deacon Horacio Quiles Melinda Novik

Luke Lupton Dan Lupton Kaitie Coleman

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News & Events

MARCH LUNCH BUNCH Tuesday, March 17 at 11:30am,

Mikado Supreme Buffet, 2501 S Campbell in Springfield. In order to have correct seating, please RSVP to Doris at 417-581-

6842 or melkdh44@gmail.com All women of the parish are invited.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The Knights of Columbus meeting will be

March 15, 2020 at 6:00pm in the Divine Mercy Hall.

The Ladies Auxiliary will meet at the same time.

KOC FISH FRY Lent is just around the corner and you know what

that means … so are the KOC Fish Fry's. They begin on Friday, February 28th, and will run

through Friday, April 3rd, 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM - Divine Mercy Hall.

Mark your calendars and plan to join us for some great food and fellowship.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS Every Friday during Lent

starting at 7:00pm.

LENTEN PENANCE SERVICES March 3, Sacred Heart, Springfield, 7 pm March 9, St. Francis of Assisi, Nixa, 7 pm

March 10, St. Agnes Cathedral, Springfield, 7 pm March 16, Holy Trinity, Springfield, 7 pm

March 19, St. Joseph the Worker, 6:30 pm March 22, St. Francis De Sales, Lebanon, 3 pm

March 24, Sacred Heart, Conway, 7 pm March 29, St. Joseph, Billings 4 pm

March 29, Holy Trinity, Marshfield, 4 pm March 30, SEAS, Springfield, 7 pm

March 31, St. Joseph, Springfield, 7 pm

40 DAY LENTEN CHALLENGE… During this Lenten season, as you reflect

on doing something extra for others, or sacrifice by giving up something, we ask you to consider this

challenge. Each day during Lent, take one item from your home that you no longer need or

want, and place it in a box. At the end of the 40-day challenge, you will have 40 items that you

can donate to the annual PCCW garage sale (which will be August 7 and 8 this year—more

details on our annual garage sale will be coming in June). Spring is a great time to clean out your

closets, and your unwanted items will help raise money to fund various projects in our parish, programs such as sponsoring men and women

through their religious journey, Least of These food pantry, Life House Crisis Maternity,

Freedom’s Rest, to name just a few of the benefactors of the funds raised during

our annual garage sale.

Thank you for your consideration of this challenge, and we hope you have a blessed and spirit-filled

Lenten season and reflect on the many Blessings you have.

TIME CHANGE SPRING Forward!

Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 8th.

Be sure to set your clocks ahead.

LENTEN LOCK IN St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish

For members of any Youth Adventure Program (Scouts, Troops of St. George, American Heritage Girls,

Girl Scouts, Trial Life USA, and similar adventure groups)

March 21-22, 2020 (Saturday/Sunday) 5PM-9PM for K-1st grade (not overnight)

5PM-7:30AM for 2nd-5th grade All youth K-5th grade are invited to participate in this

chaperoned event. All youth 6th grade to 12th grade may serve on team.

All youth must be chaperoned by their unit leader or parent.

Sponsored by the Diocesan Committee for Youth Adventure Programs.

Register at https://dioscg.formstack.com/forms/lentenlockin

For questions contact Nick (417) 224-2421 or John (417) 833-6905

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News & Events PCCW

The regular PCCW meeting will be March 14 in the Church Basement at 10:00am.

All ladies are welcome.

PCCW LENTEN RETREAT PCCW ladies will be hosting a Lenten Retreat on

March 28 for all ladies of our parish from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Lunch will be included.

Sign up sheet in the Gathering Space.

ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER PARISH Employment opportunities

DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/

CATECHESIS (DRE)

Applicants must have a master degree in Theology, Religious Education, or an equivalent. The

DRE has a direct relationship with and responsibility for all parish catechetical programs.

Applicants must be a practicing Catholic who understands and supports the teachings of the Church

and the moral demands of the Gospel. The DRE works with the pastor, other ministers, in setting

policy and planning; designing catechetical programs; assisting in liturgical planning when needed; conducting

sacramental preparation workshops; and providing opportunities for catechist development. Applicants

must send letter and CV to Fr. Patrick Ike Nwokoye at Fatherpatrick@sjwozark.org by

March 20, 2020

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Applicants must be practicing Catholics and should have

a solid understanding for Not-For-Profit accounting procedures, proficient with Ledger and QuickBooks, Microsoft Windows operating system, Intuit PayPal Accounting Software and the Microsoft

Office Suite of Software, especially Microsoft Excel and Word applications. Receive, record and properly

deposit all monies received by St. Joseph the Worker. Record, verify and process all invoices, stipends and other payments due from St. Joseph the Worker. Prepare bi-weekly and monthly payroll for bank dispersal. Prepare and file all required monthly,

quarterly and annual withholding reports and W-2 forms. Draft annual budget with the Pastor for

approval by the Finance Committee. Draft annual Diocesan Financial Report for approval of the Finance

Committee. Post transactions and maintain accounting records in QuickBooks, including bank and investment

account reconciliation. Prepare annual tax contribution letters for all parishioners. Prepare such internal financial reports as required for the Finance Committee. These activities shall be conducted in accordance with the guidelines established by the

Diocese of Springfield – Cape Girardeau. Applicants must send letter and CV to Fr. Patrick Ike

Nwokoye at Fatherpatrick@sjwozark.org by March 20, 2020

SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN Any suspected or known abuse of a minor must first

be immediately reported to the Missouri Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 800-392-3738 or for suspected or known abuse of adults to the Missouri Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline 800-392-0210, and may also be reported to law enforcement agencies. All diocesan personnel are required to also report

violations of The Code of Conduct for Clergy, Employees and Adult Volunteers of the Diocese, Parishes, and Schools to the Diocese Director of

the Office of Child and Youth Protection at 417-866-0841 or childandyouthprotection@dioscg.org.

Concerns may be discussed with your supervisor, the Diocese Director of the Office of Child and

Youth Protection, or a Victim Assistance Coordinator. Violations and concerns may also be reported using the TIPS online reporting system,

accessible through the Diocese webpage, www.dioscg.org.

Failure to Report is a Class A Misdemeanor for a person who is required under the law to

report. Filing a False Report is also a Class A Misdemeanor.

To view the Safe Environment Policy and Procedures, the Code of Conduct for Clergy, Employees and Adult Volunteers and for other

important information, including a link to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop's document, Charter for the Protection of Children and Young

People, go to http://dioscg.org/index.php/about/child-youth-protection2/ .

If you are unable to access the website or desire printed information, contact the Diocesan Office of

Child and Youth Protection at 417-866-0841.

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March 2020 B= Basement; DM = Divine Mercy Hall

Youth Activities MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Mar. 28 IGNITE Jr. High Conference- West Plains Mar. 28-29 Diocesan Youth Conference (DYC) - West Plains April 18 Connecting Families to Sacramental Ministries" workshop - Springfield May 2 Confirmation Retreat- Holy Trinity - Spgfld May 3 First Holy Communion May 15 Confirmation May 17-20 NCCL Annual Convocation & Membership Meeting - Dubuque, IA June 8- July 27 Camp ReNEWal - Cassville & Fredricktown July 10-12 & July 17-19 Steubenville Youth Conferences - Springfield

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 9am Mass 10:15 PSR 10:30 Adult Faith Formation 12:30 Mass (Latin)

2 NO Mass 6:30pm Troop Boy Scouts 6:30-800pm RCIA

3 9am Mass Noon AA (B) 6:30pm Cub Scouts 6pm Choir Practice

4 9am Mass 6pm 4:12 Youth (B)

5 9am Mass 9:30am Bible Study (B) 1-4pm Stitch by Stitch 8pm AA (B)

6 Office Closed 9am Mass 4:30pm Fish Fry 7pm Stations of Cross

7 3pm Reconciliation 4pm Mass

8 9am Mass 10:15 PSR 10:30 Adult Faith Formation 12:30 Mass (Latin)

9 No Mass 6:30pm Troop Boy Scouts 6:30-8:00pm RCIA

10 9am Mass Noon AA (B) 1:30pm T.A.G 6:30pm Cub Scouts 6pm Choir Practice

11 9am Mass 6pm 4:12 Youth (B)

12 9am Mass 9:30am Bible Study (B) 1-4pm Stitch By Stitch 8pm AA (B)

13 Office Closed 9am Mass 4:30pm Fish Fry 7pm Stations of Cross

14 3pm Reconciliation 4pm Mass 10 am PCCW (B)

15 9am Mass 10:15 PSR 10am KofC Breakfast 10:30 Adult Faith Formation 12:30 Mass (Latin) 2pm Parish Potluck 6 pm KofC & Ladies Auxiliary

16 No Mass 6:30pm Troop Boy Scouts 6:30-8:00pm RCIA

17 9am Mass Noon AA (B) 11:30am Lunch Bunch 6:30pm Cub Scouts 6pm Choir Practice

18 9am Mass 5pm 4:12 @ Victory Mission 6pm Coffee Break (B)

19 9am Mass 9:30am Bible Study (B) 1-4pm Stitch By Stitch 6:30pm Penance Service 8pm AA (B)

20 Office Closed 9am Mass 2-9pm Pictures (B) 4:30pm Fish Fry 7pm Stations of Cross

21 3pm Reconciliation 4pm Mass 10am-5pm Pictures (B)

22 9am Mass 10;15 PSR 10:30 Adult Faith Formation 12:30 Mass (Latin)

23 No Mass 6:30pm Troop Boy Scouts 6:30-8:00pm RCIA

24 9am Mass Noon AA (B) 1:30pm T.A.G. 6:30pm Cub Scouts 6pm Choir Practice

25 9am Mass 6pm 4:12 Youth (B)

26 9am Mass 9:30am Bible Study (B) 1-4pm Stitch By Stitch 8pm AA (B)

27 Office Closed 9am Mass 4:30pm Fish Fry 7pm Stations of Cross

28 3pm Reconciliation 4pm Mass 9am PCCW Lenten Retreat

29 9am Mass 10:15 PSR 10:30 Adult Faith Formation 12:30 Mass (Latin)

30 No Mass 2-9pm Pictures (B) 6:30pm Troop Boy Scouts 6:30-8:00pm RCIA

31 9am Mass Noon AA (B) 2-9pm Pictures (B) 6:30pm Cub Scouts 6pm Choir Practice

1 9am Mass 2-9pm Pictures (B) 6pm 4:12 Youth (B)

2 9am Mass 9:30am Bible Study (B) 1-4pm Stitch By Stitch 2-9pm Pictures (B) 8pm AA (B)

3Office Closed 9am Mass 2-9pm Pictures (B) 4:30pm Fish Fry 7pm Stations of Cross

4 3pm Reconciliation 4pm Mass 10-5pm Pictures (B)

YOUTH CONFERENCES 7th & 8th Graders Youth: Ignite Youth Conference Sat., March 28th in West Plains, MO. Event begins at 10am and concludes after 5pm Mass with Bishop Rice. Lunch is included. Our parish has a group going if you would like to join us or need a ride. Contact Paul and April Mika at 412middleschoolym@sjwozark.org for more information High School Youth: Diocesan Youth Conference (DYC) is Mar 27-28

in West Plains. Don't miss this incredible event. Registration is on line at dioscg.formstack.com/

forms/youth_conference_registration. Questions, call John Newton at 417-833-6905.

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Pope Francis’s Intentions - Feb 2020 Universal prayer intention - Listen to the Migrants’ Cries We pray that the cries of our migrant brothers and sisters, victims of criminal trafficking, may be heard and considered.

Bishop Rice’s Intentions - Feb 2020 Feast of the Presentation: May we embrace Christ as the Light that dispels our dark-ness.

STRENGTH AGAINST TEMPTATION

The first Sunday of the season of Lent always includes a Gospel account of the temptation of the Lord Jesus in the desert by the devil. This year, the story is set against the backdrop of the first reading

from Genesis, which recounts the very first temptation by the devil. That story is set in a

garden of delight. The Gospel story is set in the desert. As believers, we know that temptation

comes our way in our own gardens of delight as well as the deserts of our lives. As Lent begins, our attention is drawn to that temptation within each of

us to become like God—we want control, power, and answers to all of life’s difficult

questions. As communities of faith, we are given this season of repentance so that we can join our

hearts with others on the difficult journey of conversion. We look to God and to one

another for strength against temptation.

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Birthdays Mar. 1: Benjamin Conley, Harriet Schneider Mar. 2: Deacon Horacio Quiles, Rowena Raborar, Adam Reid Mar. 3: Christine Czachowski, Vincent Harder,

Kate Kissinger Mar. 4: Linda Bartlett, Veronica Bogowith, Madison Perry Mar. 5: Neoma Frank, Clyde Gourley, Faye Lackey Mar. 6: Cecilia Hardy Mar. 7: Hope Glenn, David Parker, Jennifer Terry

PRAYER FOR THE SICK

Father of goodness and love, Hear our prayers for the sick members of our community and for all who are in need. Amid mental and physical suffering, may they find consolation in your healing presence. Show your mercy as you close wounds, cure illness, make broken bodies whole and free downcast spir-its. May these special people find lasting health and deliverance and so join us in thanking you for all your gifts. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ who brings healing to all who believe. Amen

Prayer

Please pray for the sick: Paul Mika, Bob Baker, Nancy Leary, Mary Ann Imhoff, Kurt Schubert,

Lois Cole, Tom White, Nanette Anderson, Beverly Ziegler, Richard Cody,

Ashley Fisher, Anne Carriker

Please remember to pray for and visit our shut-ins and nursing home residents:

Homebound: Jean Varga, Jean Marie Riddle Riverview Manor: Shirley McKee

Century Pines: Mary Ruth Mitchell, Jeanne Abercrombie, Michael Leggins, Richard Mosier, Peggy Mosier, Jane McMillan, Patricia Weber

Deaths

Mar. 1, 2016 Marie Rinderer Mar. 3, 2003 Joan Gardner Mar. 7, 2004 Helen Neyer Mar. 7, 2018 Donald Stone

Wedding Anniversaries Mar. 2 David & Sharon Parker 1 yr Mar. 6 Tim & Jessica Hartley 6 yrs

TEMPTATION Every conquered temptation represents a new fund of moral energy. Every trial endured and weathered in the

right spirit makes a soul nobler and stronger than it was before.

—William Butler Yeats

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