YOUTH MINISTRY

Theology on Tap – Tuesday, January

7. Every first Tuesday of the month. Young Adults come together at Pints & Union, 114 E Market Street, New Albany, IN 47150 to be a part of listening to and discuss relevant topics of the Catholic Faith & Culture. Speakers, food and drink specials begin at 6:30 pm. Bring a friend (they don’t have to be Catholic) and join us there.

ABIDE – Tuesday, January 21. Every third Tuesday

all ages and families gather in Mount St. Francis’ Chapel for personal prayer, reflective music, Eucharistic Adoration and, for those interested, the Sacrament of Penance & Reconciliation (Confession). No registration required. Stay a few minutes or the entire time. Event begins 6:30 pm and ends at 8:30 pm.

Archdiocesan Senior

Retreat 2020 What: High School Seniors are invited to join us for an extended weekend to experience an encounter with Christ and His Church, community, and to learn more about themselves as sons and daughters of God. Enjoy a break from school in nature with us (no tents...we promise). Any High School Senior is invited to participate! When: Friday, January 17- Monday, January 20, 2020 Where: CYO Camp Rancho Framasa 2230 Clay Lick Road/Nashville, Indiana 47448 Cost: $165 (Scholarships Available) Visit www.archindyym.com/senior-retreat for additional information. Registration will close online Monday, January 6th, 2020!

SING WE NOW OF CHRISTMAS! Christmas is the most special and busy time for church musicians. The St. Joseph Choir has been preparing since August for this one holy night and St. Peter and Most Precious Blood Chapels will continue treasured traditions of their celebrations. Here

is the chronological order of Christmas programs at each church on Christmas Eve.

⸙Beginning at 3:30 PM at St. Joseph, the Choir will present a variety of music. The full choir will sing the lively “African Noel” and “Sing Noel”. The Schola presents “What Can I Give Him” and a combination of “The First Noel with Pachelbel’s Canon”. Two duets are “Angel Carol” and “Mary, Did You Know”. The traditional carol “Once in Royal David’s City” will be sung by a small ensemble and the tenors and basses will sing “March of the Three Kings”. During the 4 PM Mass, the choir will sing “The Huron Carol” by Dan Forrest featuring “Jesous Ahatonhia” in the Wendat (Huron) language from around 1643. It translates to “Jesus is born”.

⸙Before the 8 PM Mass at St. Peter, beginning at 7:30, congregational carols will be interspersed with the Christmas version of Cohen’s “Hallelujah” and “Mary, Did You Know?”. The children will make their annual procession carrying the figures for placement in the Nativity scene.

⸙At 9:30 PM, Most Precious Blood will begin its annual carol-sing and will conclude with the children recreating the Nativity scene with (almost) life-sized animals and characters. Come early and be inspired by sacred music of the season!

SCHOOL NEWS

St. Joseph Catholic School

School year theme – Encourage one another

and build each other up. (Thessalonians

5:11)

SGO SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS –

There is just one week left to make a donation and receive the tax credit for this year. Can you help us meet this need? Make a donation, and you will receive 50% of your donation back. Donate $100 and you receive a $50 tax credit, donate $1000 and you receive a $500 tax credit. St. Joseph School receives the total amount of your donation – and you get 50% back. You can make your donation online at The Institute for Quality Education (www.i4qed.com.) The school office also has the donation forms available if you prefer to send the donation by mail. Thank you for considering this important donation.

Christmas Break – St. Joseph Catholic School will be closed from December 21 through January 6. School will reopen on Tuesday, January 7. There will be no regular office hours over the break.

Book Fair - - Thank You to everyone who purchased books from the school book fair last week. We sold nearly $2000 worth of books. We earned $688 for our school library.

Welcome to St. Joseph – when we return for the second semester, Mrs. McKendra Bowden will be joining our faculty. She will replace Mrs. King as the 4th grade homeroom teacher and 4,5,6 Math teacher. We also welcome Mrs. Graham back from her maternity leave. We would like to thank Mrs. Pam Carmichael for covering for Mrs. Graham during the second quarter.

Keep Up with what’s going on at St. Joseph Catholic School. Like us on Facebook, download the Mobile App by visiting the App Store and searching for St. Joseph, Corydon, and visit the school website at www.catholic-community.org.

The school participates in the Box Tops for Education, Kroger Rewards and Amazon SMILE programs.

PARISH LIFE

The Tuesday

Morning Bible Study

group will resume

meeting on January

7. They will be

beginning a new

book very soon. It is

a great time to join

them!

Are you FORMED? Access films, audio, eBooks, videos, Catholic studies, etc. (in English and Spanish) for adults, teens and children via smart phone, computer, ipad… all on the digital platform - FORMED. Now available to our parish individuals and families, SJCS families and teachers, and all your friends for FREE! Share with co-workers, the homebound, hospitalized, military, friends, etc. Log on to the FORMED website through our parish link:

www.stjoecorydon.formed.org

PICK OF THE WEEK: Join top scholars,

inspirational speakers, and popular authors

as they explain the story behind the story of

the birth of Jesus in the film “The Story of the

Nativity” on formed.org. This fast-paced,

thought-provoking look at the true story of

the Nativity clarifies widespread

misunderstandings of Jesus’ origin.

Knights of Columbus

Friday Night Dinners.

December 27: Homemade

Sloppy Joe, two sides, salad

and a drink. At the hall, 6110

Hwy 63, Lanesville; 5:00 to

7:30pm, Queen of Hearts

Jack pot!

ACTIVITIES IN THE WIDER COMMUNITY

Business Manager (part-

time, 18 hours a week) who is

experienced in all areas of

accounting, bookkeeping,

financial analysis, and payroll

processing. Candidate should

be proficient in Sage

Accounting program,

Microsoft Excel and Word. Candidate should ideally have

BS in accounting or finance with 5+ years experience,

additional credentials such as MBA or CPA preferred. A

good communicator is important since this position works

with office staff, orders for gift shop, and reports to the

Director of Retreats at Mount St. Francis Center for

Spirituality. Email cover letter & resume to:

retreatdir@mountsaintfrancis.org or mail to: Mount St.

Francis Center for Spirituality, Attn: Br. Randy Kin, OFM

Conv., 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mount St. Francis, IN 47146

Housekeeper PRN: Part-time as needed, 7:00 am to 3:00

pm as needed during the busy season (September - May)

Some Weekend Shifts. During the offseason (June-August)

most weeks will be off. Duties include but are not limited to

cleaning retreat bedrooms, meeting rooms, and bathrooms.

Background Check required. Email resumes to

luann@mountsaintfrancis.org or mail to: Mount St. Francis

Center for Spirituality, Attn: Housekeeping Supervisor, 101

St. Anthony Dr., Mount St. Francis, IN 47146

The Indiana’s largest Catholic Men’s Conference of 2020 is

open for registration, featuring Dr. Scott Hahn, Fr. Donald

Calloway and Doug Barry! Please join us for the E6

Catholic Men’s Conference, which will be taking place on

Saturday, February 22rd 2020, at the East Central High

School Performing Arts Center in St. Leon, IN. Last year,

over 1200 men attended the conference and this year we

expect to fill every seat in the building. We cordially invite

every man to attend this 5th annual event. Please join us for

inspiring talks, confession (available all day), celebration of

the Holy Mass and fraternity with fellow men of Christ. We

pride ourselves on presenting a quality, substance-driven,

inspirational and faith-filled event that will change men’s

lives and help equip them to be the men Christ calls them to

be. Do not miss this! Tickets are on sale now at

www.e6catholicmensconference.com. See E6 flyers that

may be posted around your parish also.

Lisa Whitaker, Director

►Liturgical Year-The month of December is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception and the Divine Infancy ►Communion of Saints & Feasts Dec 23 – St. Victoria Dec 24 – St. Adele Dec 25 – Feast of The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Dec 26 – St Stephen Dec 27 – St. John the Evangelist (Apostle) Dec 28 – Feast of The Holy Innocents Dec 29 - Feast of The Holy Family of Jesus

►St. Andrew’s Christmas Anticipation Prayer Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born. Of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in

Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires

through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His blessed Mother. Amen.

►Advent-Christmas Prayer Buddy – Please remember your “Prayer Buddy” in your prayers and all their intentions during the Advent and Christmas seasons. Thanks to everyone who is participating. “Love to pray. Prayer enlarges the heart until it is capable of containing God’s gift of Himself.” St. Mother Teresa

►2019-20 Family Faith Formation Yearly Theme: THE SACRAMENTS Time: 10:15 – 11:45 am (unless otherwise specified) ►December Topics: Confirmation

Lesson 5 – Confirmation Confirmation completes, or confirms, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit received at Baptism and sends the person out to proclaim boldly the Good News. Words to Know: Anoint, Apostle, Confirmation, Holy Spirit, Gifts of the Holy Spirit Catechism of Catholic Church (CCC) References: 1285-1321

►Saint of the Month: St. Stephen (Dec. 26) ►December Overview - Family Faith Formation:

→Your Catholic Home - PRACTICE IT! Faith and Works. This month, add spiritual reading to your prayer corner/space. See an example of spiritual reading in your Parent’s Guide (pg. 82)

►RCIA Session Important Dates: Unless otherwise *noted meet in Cafeteria, 10:15 am – 11:45 am. •Sun., Dec 22: Meet 8:30 am inside church for rosary prior to mass. *9:00 am mass with BOTW-dismissal from mass. 10:15 – 11:30 am 2:1 The Sacraments of Baptism & Confirmation. Second Sorrowful Mystery; Jesus is scourged. •Wed., Dec 25: Christmas; The Nativity of The Lord (Holy day of Obligation-see bulletin for mass times) •Sun., Dec 29: No Session/No dismissal from mass – Merry Christmas season & feast day of The Holy Family of Jesus •Wed., Jan 1: Mary the Mother of God (Holy day of Obligation-see bulletin for mass times)

►RCIA Inquirers become Catechumens! We welcome the following unbaptized persons who were presented to our larger church community last week during the 9:00 am liturgy/mass through the RITE of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens. This RITE is of the utmost importance as they assembled publicly for the first time to declare their intention to the Church and the Church in turn, carrying out its apostolic mission, accepts them as persons who intend to become its members. God showers his grace on these candidates, since the celebration manifests their desire publicly and marks their reception and first consecration by the Church. We joyfully welcome: Mr. Jess Paul Long, Jr., Mrs. Kimberly (Kim) Faye Schilmiller, Ms. Madison Faye Schilmiller, Mr. Clarence (Gene) Eugene Duncan.

Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the

Magisterium of the Catholic Church, your Faith

Formation Commission strives to provide the life-

long faith formation of our brothers and sisters in

Christ in order to know, love and serve Christ in this

life and be happy with him forever in heaven.

KNOW + LOVE + SERVE

LOST & FOUND: An opal post earring was found in the

Narthex. Describe to claim at the Parish Office.

DECEMBER 21 & 22, 2019 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

The readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent begin at #1000 in the Gather Book.

MINISTRIES FOR CHRISTMAS MASSES: PLEASE VOLUNTEER MINISTRIES FOR NEXT WEEKEND, December 28 & 29

ST. JOSEPH 4:00 pm

SERVERS: Volunteers LECTOR: J. Miller MIN. OF HOLY COMMUNION:

B1 J. Holtman C1 D. McAfee C2 B. Schunemann

USHERS: J. Mattingly J. Adams

ST. JOSEPH 9:00 am

SERVERS: Volunteers LECTOR: D. Mills MIN. OF HOLY COMMUNION:

B1 T. Elder B3 J. Schilmiller

C1 D. Lewis C2 S. Smith

C3 D. Schilmiller USHERS: L. Hayse B. Johnson S. Johnson

ST. JOSEPH 12:00 pm

SERVERS: Volunteers LECTOR: C. Bauer Volunteer MIN. OF HOLY COMMUNION:

B1 Volunteer C1 M. Cuevas C2 B. Paz

USHERS: R. Paz J. Brann D. Canseco L. Gonzales

MPB 7:00 am

SERVERS: T. Tyree P. Tyree LECTOR: J. Ehnle MIN. OF HOLY COMMUNION:

S. Hauswald D. Hauswald

OFFERTORY: T. Albin

ST. PETER: 6:00 pm

LECTOR: S. Babcock MIN. OF HOLY COMMUNION

D. Bibb J. Ott

D. Stemm

PREP OF ALTAR: T. Bibb

MINISTRY LISTS ARE ON OUR WEBSITE

STEWARDSHIP Collection of 12/15/2019 $10,622

Weekly Budgeted Amount $11,760

Variance to Weekly Budget ($1,138)

Current Fiscal Year – July 2019 to June 2020

Actual Collected through 12/15/2019 $236,459

Budgeted total through 12/15/2019 $260,480

Variance to Annual Budget ($24,021)

Were you out of town last week? If so, please try to make-up your collection missed the following week. Our ministry and mission count on your support! Thank you!

Your continued support is appreciated!!

"SPECIAL CHRISTMAS REQUEST" We are in the fourth week of Advent and have been spiritually preparing our hearts, minds and souls to celebrate the birth of our Savior and his second coming. We would like to suggest that every member of our Parish prayerfully

consider making an extra monetary sacrificial gift in December. Consider it a birthday gift to Jesus! As we approach the end of the first half of our Fiscal year, as you know from the bulletin, we are running $24,000.00 behind our budgeted needs. Please consider making an additional gift equal to your weekly giving, more if you can. God has blessed and Loves us so much that he gave us the gift of his Son, that we all may have eternal life. Let us show our appreciation and thanks by supporting the works of Christ's church on earth by meeting the needs of our Parish. Thank You for your support and remember God will not be out done in his Generosity. Merry Christmas and God Bless, Rev. Kyle G. Rodden and Your Parish Finance Committee

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 ➢ RCIA-10:15-11:45 am in Cafeteria ➢ Latino Bible Study-10:15-11:30 am in Old Library ➢ Decorate St. Joseph Church-2:00 pm (note time

change) MONDAY, DECEMBER 23 ➢ Eucharistic Adoration-8:00 am-8:00 pm in Church ➢ Ball Practice-6:00-7:30 pm in PH Main

THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED DECEMBER 24-27 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26 ➢ Parishioner Event Set-up-PH Main

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27 ➢ Parishioner Event in PH Main

***Event planning forms are available on our website and

in the back of church.***

Dear Parishioners,

As we near the end of the season Advent and prepare to celebrate the Nativity of the Lord and the other mysteries of the Christmas season (i.e., the feast of the Holy Family, the solemnity of Mary as Mother of God, the solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, and the feast of the Baptism of the Lord), I wish to express my gratitude for you and for all of our Saint Joseph Catholic Community. I feel especially blessed to be living and serving in Corydon and southern Harrison County. Thank you for accepting me as your pastor, for allowing me to celebrate the mysteries of our faith with you, and for allowing me to serve with you in Christian charity. Thank you for sharing with me all the many blessings of our community, and thank you for the ways you have personally sacrificed for our parish by volunteering time, sharing your talents, and offering from your financial and material treasure. We cannot be who we are without your generosity.

This Christmas, let us find time to rejoice and find rest in the mystery of our Lord’s Nativity, to lovingly gaze upon the holy manger scene: “For a child is born to us, a son is given us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. They name him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace.” May the Lord God abundantly bless you and your families, friends, and loved ones this Christmas season.

From the solemn blessings at the end of Mass on Christmas: “May God, who willed that the great joy of his Son’s saving Birth be announced to shepherds by the Angel, fill your minds with the gladness he gives and make you heralds of his Gospel.”

Peace, Fr. Kyle

How to Reach us: 312 E. High Street Office Hours: Monday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 pm Friday 8:00 a.m.-Noon Office: 812-738-2742 Fax: 812-738-2718 Pastor: Rev. Kyle Rodden frkyle@catholic-community.org Sacramental Emergency: 812-738-2717 Business Manager: Catherine Donovan 812-738-2332 catherine.donovan@catholic-community.org Office Manager: Jane Lasher parish.office@catholic-community.org Secretary: Dawn Lewis dawn.lewis@catholic-community.org Director of Music Ministries: Theresa Bauer-812-738-9676 theresa.bauer@catholic-community.org Director of Faith Formation & Youth Ministry: Lisa Whitaker – 812-738-2759 lisa.whitaker@catholic-community.org

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL 512 N. Mulberry Street Office: 812-738-4549 Principal – Julie Crone julie.crone@catholic-community.org Secretary-Amanda Phipps amanda.phipps@catholic-community.org Follow us on Facebook: Catholic Community of St. Joseph Corydon St. Joseph Catholic School Our Website: www.catholic-community.org Our youth program on Instagram: stjosephyouth_comefutherup

Our Formed account: www.stjoecorydon.formed.org

Pastoral Council members: Chet Budd, Darrell Lind, Kevin Hanson, Susan Reich, Kathy Hughes and Susan Babcock; Finance Council-John Lasher; Faith Formation-Ron Casabella; School-Janay Hoehn; Family Life & Social Concern-Cindy Bauer; Stewardship-Butch Green.

St. Joseph School Winter Gala: Saturday, February 8, 2020 IGC #002475

MASS INTENTIONS: Day Date Where Time Intention Sat. 12/21 St. Joe 4:00 pm Mary Ann Schenk† St. Peter 6:00 pm Martha Davis† Sun. 12/22 MPB 7:00 am Phil Whitlow† St. Joe 9:00 am FF Families 12:00 pm All Parishioners Tues. 12/24 St. Joe 4:00 pm Jean Elbert† St. Peter 8:00 pm No Intention MPB 10:00 pm F & J Kannapel† Wed. 12/25 St. Joe 9:00 am Donnie Thieneman† Thur. 12/26 St. Joe 7:00 am Special Intention-KR Fri. 12/27 St. Joe 8:30 am Day Family Sat. 12/28 St. Joe 4:00 pm FF Volunteers St. Peter 6:00 pm Ollie Rickert† Sun. 12/29 MPB 7:00 am Frank Kannapel† St. Joe 8:30 am Rosary St. Joe 9:00 am Jonathan Whitaker† †= deceased 12:00 pm All Parishioners Tues. 12/31 St. Peter 7:00 pm Paul Melvin Summers† Wed. 1/1 St. Joe 9:00 am Edna Meunier 6:00 pm No Intention

LOW GLUTEN? – Ask Fr. Kyle or the office staff for

more information. We want to assist you to receive

the Eucharist.

DECEMBER 22, 2019

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC COMMUNITY www.catholic-community.org

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A People of God, celebrating the experience of Jesus Christ We, the Catholic Community of St. Joseph, firmly believe we have a calling to: parish communion, living the mission of the church, and fostering the spiritual and educational needs of God’s people, according to the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the sharing of our time, talent and treasure.

ST. JOSEPH

Mass Schedule: Saturday – 4:00 p.m.

Sunday – 9:00 a.m.

Sunday - 12:00 pm (bilingual)

Tuesday-5:30 pm

Wednesday-12:00 pm

Thursday–7:00 am

Friday – 8:30 am

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Tuesday-Thursday-6:00-7:00 pm

Friday-2:00-3:00 pm

Saturday – 3:00-3:45 pm

WELCOME

If you are new to the parish, please introduce yourself to our pastor and

complete a registration form (which are available in the back of church

or on our website). All adult members of our parish (over 21) should

register even if you are living with your parents. Moving? If you are

moving from the parish or changing your address, please notify the

parish office.

SACRAMENTS:

Baptism - New parents are required to participate in the Pre-Baptismal Program offered in

the months of February, May, August and November.

Marriage - Before setting a date and making arrangements for your wedding please contact

our pastor. The Archdiocese of Indianapolis requires 6 months of preparation for Marriage.

Anointing of the Sick - Please call our Pastor or the parish office if you wish to be

anointed before surgery or during an illness.

Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) - If you would like to learn about becoming a

Catholic please contact our Director of Faith Formation.

CHAPELS: MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD

Sunday – 7:00 am

ST. PETER Saturday –6:00 p.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. Peter

Saturday after mass.

Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which

means “God is with

us.” Matthew 1:22

Society of St. Vincent DePaul -St. Joseph Conference. For assistance: 812-738-2742