Welcome to Saint Joseph Catholic Church

106 North Meramec Avenue Clayton, Missouri 63105-3788

Rev. Nicholas E. Kastenholz, Pastor Rev. Thomas J. Schaab, Senior Associate Deacon Del Leonardo Parish Office: 314-726-1221 Parish Fax: 314-721-5110

Parish e-mail: pat_stj@hotmail.com Parish website: www.stjosephclayton.org Rectory Hours: 8:30-4:00 pm, Mon-Fri Religious Education — PSR Terri Venneman, CRE School Office: 314-727-9059 Director of Music — Dr. Adam Thomé stjmusicclayton@gmail.com Director of Maintenance — Steve Topping 314-726-1221

Mass Schedule Sunday 7:30 am, 9:00 am, and 11:00 am Mon, Wed, Fri 6:30 am, 12:00 noon Tues, Thurs 8:00 am and 12:00 noon Saturday 8:00 am and 5:00 pm (Sunday Vigil) National Holidays See bulletin Holy Days of Obligation See Bulletin

Eucharistic Adoration Monday, Wednesday 7:00 am until 12:00 noon Tuesday, Thursday 8:30 am until 12:00 noon

St. Joseph Parish Council Members

Fr. Nick Kastenholz, Pastor Frank Hackmann, Education Commission Al Barbieri, Finance Commission Sharon Skrivan, Social Concerns Commission Larry Stewart, Marion O’Gorman, Anne Shapleigh Denny Staub, Barbara Summers, Christie Murphy, Fred Yap

St Vincent de Paul Emergency Assistance -

For assistance for food, util it ies etc. , please call 289-6101, box 2208. Our St. Vincent de Paul Society will respond promptly. You may make an appointment to meet with a member on Wednesday morning through the same number.

Rosary Weekdays 11:40 am

Thursday after the 8:00 am Mass

Perpetual Help Devotions Tuesdays after 8:00 am and 12:00 pm Masses

Sacrament of Reconciliation Weekdays 11:15-11:50 am Saturday 4:00-4:45 pm

Baptism The Sacrament of Baptism is administered on Sunday at 12:00 pm. To register for the Baptismal Instruction Program and schedule a Baptism, please call the Office.

Marriage Preparation

Couples are asked to contact the Parish Office 6 to 12 months before setting the date.

Download Our FREE Parish Phone App!

St. Joseph app is now available to download for iPhone and Android smart phones. Stay connected with our par-ish throughout the week with instant notifications, an easy-to-access event calendar, and the ability to quickly reply to or share messages via Facebook or Twitter. Also enjoy a bunch of additional features like prayers, daily readings, helpful reminders to silence your phone before Mass or Confession, and much more. Download our app today at myparishapp.com or search your phone's app store for myparish. OR, EVEN EASIER, go to our website, Stjosephclay-ton.org and click on the icon, it will take you directly to the app.

Make, track, and schedule parish donations directly from your computer.

Just log onto our website www.stjospehclayton.org

and follow the link.www.stjosephclayton.org

OR, you can scan this code and it will take you directly to the site. If you are new to Online Giving, register by entering our church ID of 1593.

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of The Lord April 16, 2017

Happy Easter, Today we celebrate Christ’s resurrection and recognize the love and the life that he offers each of us. Hopefully we come into the Easter season not dwelling on our sins, but more aware of them. Only if we are aware of them can we be open to God’s forgiveness of them, to overcome the temptations that have led us to them in the past, and to realize the new growth, the new life, the true joy that God wishes for each of us. ‘ Whether you are here every week, or only a few times a year, if you are a long time parishioner or just in town on vacation, thank you for coming to celebrate Easter with us here at St. Joseph’s Parish. Your being here has made our celebration greater. May you experience and share the love of God with others this Easter and may the joy of Easter be with you today, and every day. Peace and Joy, Fr. Nick

Notes From The Pastor's Pen

Sunday, April 23 2nd Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday

7:30 am Maria Kristina Vidal

Stolwyk

9:00 am Montie Reese

11:00 am Louis Bertani

Wednesday, April 19

6:30 am Dr. Sam Hardy

12:00 pm Claro Floro

Tuesday, April 18

8:00 am Pat Burch Intention

12:00 pm Perfecto R. Arribas

Monday, April 17

6:30 am Christine Niewoehner

12:00 pm Thomas Keidatz

Mass Intentions

Thursday, April 20

8:00 am Tom Schmiederer

12:00 pm Rick Feldman

Friday, April 21

8:00 am Helene Schweitzer

12:00 pm Richard Klein

Saturday, April 22

6:30 am Poor Souls

5:00 pm St Joseph Parishioners

REJOICE AND BE GLAD “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad” (Psalm 118:24). Let us remember that these words of today’s responso-rial psalm are not only sung from the hearts of those gathered in our parish. They are also sung by the poor in tiny barrios throughout Central and South America. They are sung by those denied religious freedom in our world; these Christians lift their voices in clandestine places of worship. These words are sung by people who have lost loved ones to acts of terrorism and war around the globe. Even in the midst of conflict and division, Christians still come together to declare that poverty, loneliness, violence, and division will never, ever have as much power as the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Indeed, let us rejoice this day and be glad! Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

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Monday at 10 am

We Pray For Our Loved Ones

May God provide

health and comfort to

Phil Bolian

Fran Hagan

Cheryl Verde

John Welch

John W. Paquet

Charles J. Judge

Roger Drone

Joan Harrison

Mickey Williams

Annette DeGreeff

Steve Voelker

Betty Notter

Eugene Shalhoob

Sr. Eleanor

Mike Proctor

Ellen Mackey

Maria Guehlstorf

Michael Phelps

Lajuana Hinch

Ethan Rose

Jim Rose

Tracy Petit

Mary E. Gerrow

Lillian Dougherty

Leroy Ettling

Paulette McWhortor

Gene Larcade

Rest In Peace In your charity, please pray for the sick in our parish family, and for those who have died,

May our Heavenly Father welcome them into His eternal home and may He send the comfort only He can to their family and friends.

Hospitalized Parishioners Because of the Federal Privacy Act there is no longer a "clergy list" at any of our hospitals. If you are admitted to a hospital please have a friend or relative notify St. Joseph 726-1221.

If you know ahead of time you will be admitted, please call your priest at the Rectory and he will readily offer you the Sacrament of the Anointing.

If you know of a parishioner who is hospitalized, please call the rectory.

Protecting God’s Children Are you interested or planning to volunteer with children in ANY capacity — church or PSR? Have you attended a required “Protecting God’s Children” work-shop? The Archdiocese of St. Louis mandates that you cannot participate with children without attending this workshop! Checkout their website for location and times of area workshops, archstl.org. Contact Pat at the parish office for more information.

Sunday Offerings — April 1-2, 2017

Sunday Envelopes $5,976.00 Loose $1,199.75 Online Giving $1,223.50 Easter $170.00 Weekday noon Masses $456.75 Total for week $9,026.00 YTD Budget $416,559.24 YTD Actual $432,658.58 YTD Operating Surplus/(Deficit) 16,099.34

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22- 27; Jn 21:1-14 Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-21; Mk 16:9-15 Sunday: Acts 2:42-47; Ps 118:2-4, 13- 15, 22-24; 1 Pt 1:3-9; Jn 20:19-31

St. Joseph’s in Clayton is forming a young adults group. Singles and young married couples are invited to call Fr. Nick or the Parish Office at 314-726-1221. We would like you to join and give us your ideas for projects, events, or activities that you feel would be of interest to you. We have the “Vino for the Cause” event on April 20th.. We are looking for more ideas from you. .

Sunday Worship April 22-23, 2017

5:00 pm Altar Servers Holt Schuler

Lectors Rosemary Pickle Tom O’Keefe

Ministers of Communion Ramon Floro Amy David

Bunny Hosler

7:30 am Altar Servers

Liam & Meaghan Mulligan

Lectors Larry Glynn

Ministers of Communion Frank Hackmann

Greg Browne Ryan Truss

9:00 am Altar Servers

Kateri & Claudia Gutting

Lectors Betsy Sampson

Ministers of Communion Veronica Hilyard

Marcella Leonardo Deacon Del

11:00 am Altar Servers

Ava Purcell & Michael McGinn

Lectors Flora Wilsker

Ministers of Communion Thom Schwetye Larry Stewart Ryan Truss

To become a minister call 726-1221.

Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017

Dear Faithful of the Archdiocese of St. Louis,

I offer to you my deepest greetings of joy and peace on the Solemnity of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ – Happy Easter!

Easter is to the Church year what Sunday is to each week – a highlight of rest and rejoicing. Its vivid symbols of fire, water and exultant song remind us that Christ has overcome sin and death. Because of that we know, in the words of Pope Francis, that when everything is said and done, we are infinitely loved by God.

Let us pray that the light of Christ will shine in our hearts this Easter, and reach out to others through us. We know that our Savior lives. Let us share with others the joy of knowing that they are loved by God!

I ask that you keep in mind that the Archbishop’s Easter Appeal for Retired Priests is today. You know how generously the retired priests served you, and how you counted on them. Now, in turn, they count on you, and are grateful for your gener-ous support and prayers. I pray these are days of blessing for you and your loved ones.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Reverend Robert J. Carlson Archbishop of St. Louis

Marriage on Tap- Saint Louis

Married couples are invited to an evening out, just call it a date night! Be with other couples who care about a good marriage growing better and want to enrich themselves.

May 16, the Pasta House Company at 8231 Delmar Blvd, University City, 63130. 6:00PM dinner, $22.50 per person buffet dinner (cash bar available); 7:00PM is a dynamic talk featur-ing Vince and Marianne Burkemper, who have been married 30 years with three grown children. Their talk is 'Living our faith as a family" and focuses on their love for each other, their family and their faith in all they do. Their son is an ordained priest and their two daughters are teachers - one teaches in Missouri and another in Micronesia as part of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps.

RSVP required: marriageontapstl@gmail.com

Visit our Facebook page: Marriage On Tap STL — Sponsored by Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Marriage Challenges? Retrouvaille (a French word meaning rediscovery) is a program to help couples heal & renew their marriages that offers tools needed to rediscover a loving mar-riage relationship. It has helped thousands of couples with marital problems & crises, even cou-ples who are separated and divorced. The next program begins with the weekend of JUNE 2-4, 2017. For further information, call 1-800-470-2230 or visit www.HelpOurMarriage.com.