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St. Joseph the Worker

Roman Catholic Church

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

Extraordinary Form: Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost

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

No First Friday Mass

PRIESTS

Rev. Fr. Patrick Ike Nwokoye, PhD, Pastor [email protected]

Rev. Fr. Andrew Williams, Associate Pastor [email protected]

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.

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 parish

office

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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 [email protected] Ethan Osborn, Seminarian Secretary: Carol Craig [email protected] Interim DRE: Fr. Andrew Williams [email protected] April Mika [email protected] Preschool: Terri McKiernan [email protected] Liturgical Music (Sat. Vigil & Sun. Morning): Barry Reicher [email protected] Liturgical Music (Latin): Valarie D’Souza [email protected]

FINANCE REPORT

At the time of this printing, the Finance Report for September 5 & 6 was unavailable. Please see the updated report in next week’s

bulletin.

A community of Catholic men, founded on the principles of charity, unity and fraternity, to bring financial aid and Assistance to those in need. Please contact Mark Kern, Grand Knight, at 913-894-5074 for more information.

Even though Bishop Rice encourages all to return to Mass; The Dispensation from the obligation to

attend Mass continues until further notice. While livestreaming Mass, please pray the Act of Spiritual

Communion.

PSR PARENTS Let me begin by assuring you of my prayers during this time, especially as school starts up again. Let us pray

for one another and thank God for our parish. Following are a few announcements regarding

the beginning of PSR [Parish School of Religion]. In-Class Sunday PSR will begin in mid-September.

PSR, la educación de los niños, comenzará a mediados de septiembre.

Another option is to do PSR on your own at home; more details attached.

O, si prefieres, puedes enseñar a tus hijos en tu hogar; detalles adjuntos al correo electrónico.

If you haven't already, please fill and return the attached PSR form, indicating whether you

want PSR in class or at home. We need to know numbers for the year so we can order books.

Por favor complete el formulario y devuélvalo. También digas en el formulario si deseas PSR en

clase el domingo, o en tu hogar. As a parish, one of our tasks is to assist parents in the faith education of their children. This year we will have

two options for PSR: In-Class or At-Home. The details about these are in the

Inserted document, "PSR Plan 2020-2021." Also attached is the PSR registration form (more copies in the gathering space). I ask that you get these forms in

as soon as you're able. All of us are called to faith in the Son of God, Jesus

Christ. Faith in Him, listening to His Word, and receiving His Sacraments is what leads us to joy, peace, and eternal life. It's the Lord who forgives us, saves us, gives us life, gives us purpose, and gives us the grace to fulfill what He asks of us. Let us continue to pray for one another and give God continual thanks for our

parish.

May God bless you, Father Andrew Williams

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Liturgy Masses and Offerings

Sat., Sep. 12 The Most Holy Name of Mary

4:00 p.m. SJtW Parish Family Sun., Sep. 13 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

9:00 a.m. Gary Beeson+ (M. Beeson) 12:30 p.m. Fritz Faust (a.p.) Mon., Sep. 14 The Exaltation of the Holy Cross No Daily Mass

Tues., Sep. 15 Our Lady of Sorrows

9:00 a.m. Don & Marlene Kubicki Family Wed., Sep. 16 St. Cornelius, & St. Cyprian 9:00 a.m. Liv. & Dec. Members of Don Stone Fam. Thurs., Sep. 17 St. Robert Bellarmine

9:00 a.m. LaVonna Nash Fri., Sep. 18

9:00 a.m. No Daily Mass Sat., Sep. 19 St. Januarius

4:00 p.m. Robert A. Self Jr+ (M. & R. Watts) Sun., Sep. 20 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

9:00 a.m. SJtW Parish Family 12:30 p.m. Susan Clayton+ (J. Varga)

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

is $10.00 per intention.

Mass Intentions are needed. Use the envelopes in the Gathering Space or call the Parish Office.

Today’s Readings First Reading — Remember the commandments and hate not your neighbor (Sirach 27:30 — 28:7). Psalm — The Lord is kind and merciful, slow to anger, and rich in compassion (Psalm 103). Second Reading — Whether we live, or whether we die, we do so for the Lord (Romans 14:7-9). Gospel — Forgive one another from your heart (Matthew 18:21-35). Extraordinary Form: 15th Sunday after Pentecost (Luke 7: 11-16) Raising of the Widow’s Son.

Readings For The Week

Monday: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Tuesday: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Ps 100:1b-5; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Wednesday: 1 Cor 12:31 — 13:13; Ps 33:2-5, 12, 22; Lk 7:31-35 Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-11; Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28; Lk 7:36-50 Friday: 1 Cor 15:12-20; Ps 17:1bcd, 6-8b, 15; Lk 8:1-3 Saturday: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Ps 56:10c-14; Lk 8:4-15 Sunday: Is 55:6-9; Ps 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18; Phil 1:20c-24, 27a; Mt 20:1-16a

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News & Events

RCIA Rite Of Christian Initiation of Adults

If you or anyone you know is interested in joining the Catholic Church, learning more about our Church, our beliefs, and our Catholic faith,

please call the Parish Office at 417-581-6328 or by emailing to: [email protected] to have your

name placed on a contact list.

RETIREMENT FUND FOR THE RELIGIOUS

The Retirement Fund for the Religious is on the weekend of September 19 and 20. These funds will

help provide necessary help for our religious Sisters, Brothers or Religious Order Priests. These

men and women have dedicated themselves to service and acts of mercy. Many of them are

elderly and need assistance. The fund will help provide medications, nursing care help, and other

necessities. Please consider giving to the Retirement Fund.

Thank you.

QUILTERS Stitch by Stitch Quilters will resume

Quilting on Thursday, September 17 from 1to 4pm in the Church Basement. These quilts will provide help to those in need in our community. You are

invited to join our group. Masks are required. For more information contact

Donna Savage 417-634-2147 or Gloria Eft 319-429-5522.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION We are pleased to announce Adoration of The

Blessed Sacrament will begin in the Main Church at St. Joseph the Worker. Adorers are needed on Tuesday, Wednesday and

Thursdays from 10am to 5pm. Please call Jodi Jones 816-853-2713 or

Sandra Hadley 209-275-2958 or by emailing: [email protected] or by signing up in the

Gathering Space. God Bless Our Parish.

RECONCILIATION The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered on

Saturday’s from 3-3:40pm, or by appointment by sending an email to:

Father Patrick or Father Andrew at: [email protected] or [email protected]

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER COVID-19 has been a source of stress for many

married couples. The mission of Worldwide Marriage Encounter is to proclaim the value of

Marriage and Holy Orders in the Church and in the world. They provide couples, priests, and

religious with the opportunity to enter more deeply into their sacrament through a weekend experience designed to enhance the skills needed for living out God’s plan for a fruitful and loving relationship, in

all the circumstances of life! They have worked out the necessary logistics and safety protocols to do a

traditional in-person weekend at Savior Pastoral Center in Kansas City, KS for those interested in attending September 18-20, 2020. They will also offer a Virtual Weekend Experience option in

conjunction with the traditional weekend scheduled for November 13-15, 2020. For more information

contact Deacon Tony and Barb Zimmerman, (816) 741-4066, or email [email protected].

GRANDPARENT’S DAY Today is National Grandparent’s Day.

Grandparents are cherished members of our family. They bring gifts of wisdom, experience, and

love, and share with us their life of faith. We thank God for their example and ask that he bless them with

happiness and good health.

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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

Cover letter to Fr. Patrick Ike Nwokoye at [email protected]

CATHOLIC FAITH ON DEMAND St. Joseph the Worker has a subscription to

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PILGRIMAGE Fr. Joseph Kelly, will be a retreat leader at the

National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church in Laurie, MO, on Saturday, September 26. If you

have never been to this beautiful hideaway on the West side of Lake of the Ozarks, this would be a

perfect time to go for the day. If you are interested in attending the pilgrimage, please call

573-374-6279 to register.

Forgive your neighbor’s injustice; then when you pray,

your own sins will be forgiven.

FUNDRAISER St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Men’s Club is having a

“Drive-by To Go” pulled pork dinner fundraiser September 26, 3:00-6:00pm, September 27, 8:30 AM—1:00pm. Pick up after 4:30pm Mass or any Sunday Masses. In addition to the pulled pork, there will also be baked beans and coleslaw.

Proceeds will go to support a SEAS parishioner, who is currently experiencing severe health

issues. Please plan to purchase a meal. RSVP: Kelly Hayes: [email protected].

Cost for each dinner is $15.

CHERUB MASS St. Elizabeth Ann Seton church will be having their

annual Cherub Mass on Wed, October 7th, at 6:00pm. This is a Mass to honor and celebrate all children who have died. Please come and share

this beautiful Liturgy. Social Distancing and Masks are required. If you have any questions, please

contact Laura Graham at 417-343-5439 or Barbara Carey at 417- 368-2930

FATIMA ROSARY A Rosary Prayer Service to commemorate the 103rd Anniversary of the Blessed Mother’s fifth

apparition at Fatima will take place September 13, at 1pm, in front of the Planned Parenthood building on East Battlefield Road. Parking is

available at Cowden Elementary and west of Planned Parenthood (to avoid having vehicles towed, do not park at the businesses east of Planned Parenthood). For more information,

contact Carl at 417-725-9444 or [email protected].

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

30 9am Mass 12:30 Mass (Latin)

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1 9am Mass

2 9am Mass

3 9am Mass 9:30am Bible Study (P)

4 Office Closed

5 4pm Mass


7 LABOR DAY OFFICE CLOSED

8 9am Mass Noon AA (B)

9 9am Mass

10 9am Mass 9:30am Bible Study (P) 1-4pm Stitch by Stitch 8pm AA (B)

11 Office Closed

12 4pm Mass


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16 9am Mass


18 Office Closed

19 3pm Reconciliation 4pm Mass


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23 9am Mass


25 Office Closed



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30 9am Mass

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

2 Office Closed


September 2020 B= Basement; DM = Divine Mercy Hall; P=Pavilion

CHILD CARE NEEDED

St. Joseph Catholic Academy is seeking a committed, caring, and loving Aftercare

Manager, responsible for providing supportive, safe, and structured childcare program during after school hours from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on school days. Responsibilities include: helping students in grades Pre-8th with homework, offering school snacks, overseeing simple

activities, games, and indoor & outdoor play. Education background preferred. Please call

Principal Bonnie Johnson at 417-866-0667, or email credentials to:

[email protected].

AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS AHG is a faith-based character development

program for girls ages 5 to 18, dedicated to the mission of building women of integrity through

service to God, family, community and country. Girls develop leadership skills while

earning badges, performing service projects and participating in outdoor activities. American

Heritage Girls is celebrating their 25th Birthday, and Troop MO1118 in Springfield is celebrating

our 7th year. Please join us to celebrate our new year on September 14, from 6:30-7:30pm at St.

Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Hall. For more information contact:

April Mika at [email protected] or www.americanheritagegirls.org.

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Pope Francis’s Intentions - Sep. 2020 Universal prayer intention - Respect for the Planet's Resources We pray that the planet's resources will not be plundered, but shared in a just and respectful manner.

Bishop Rice’s Intentions - Sep. 2020 (September intentions not yet posted)

FORGIVENESS Nearly ten years before, a son and father had parted ways when the business they shared went bankrupt. The son blamed the father. They did not speak to each other again. Then the father became seriously ill. The mother called the son and told him he had better come soon. The

son walked sheepishly into the hospital room. The father mo-tioned his son to him and whispered: “Did you ever think you

could do anything that would keep me from loving you?” Resentment and anger are foul things, the first read-ing from Sirach tells us. Remember the last things. Stop hat-ing. Live by the commandments. As St. Paul writes to the Ro-

mans, we are to live for the Lord and die for the Lord. Jesus’ parable in today’s Gospel reminds us of God’s compassion. The immense sin of humanity has been forgiven and stricken from the record. We are to forgive others in the

same way. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Birthdays

Sep. 13: Norbert Belz, Marie Boyd, Fritz Faust, Judy Howard, Columcille Kelly, Finnian Kelly Sep. 14: Emily Dunger, Kari Zahara Sep. 15: Joe Brandel, Tristin Cross, Pat Hrdlicka, Brett Kissinger, Bernice Stone, Taye Verfurth Sep. 16: Lindsay Boyd, Jourdan Jennings, Caitlin Morris Sep. 17: Ronan Colorado, Lisa Esch, Steve Fischer,

Michelle Palubiak, Elizabeth Phelan, Alayna Rostic, John Steiner, Carrie Woods Sep. 18: Tom Bolin, Jacob Brandel, Madison Felton, Eileen Harder, Evelyn Rodriguez Sep. 19: Geraldine Buechler, Courtney Castaneda, Mary Davis, Dustin Middleton, Bob Schermer, Roiann Watts

Prayer

Please pray for the sick: Roger Peitz, Fritz Faust, Msgr. Eftink,

Christopher Cain,Don & Virginia Thompson, Brandi Goddard, Jim O’Dell, Mary Bartholomew,

Allena Jackson, Mary Ann Imhoff, Bob Baker, Nancy Leary.

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

Homebound: Cletus Heirigs, Don and Anne Carriker, Jean Varga, Jean Marie Riddle,

Gary and Patricia Bird Riverview Manor: Shirley McKee,

Richard and Peggy Mosier Century Pines: Mary Ruth Mitchell,

Jeanne Abercrombie, Patricia Weber, Karen Whitworth

Deaths

Sep. 13, 2011 Michael Muehl Sep. 14, 2014 Gail Whitley Sep. 14, 2015 Jim Apodaca Sep. 14, 2015 Sis O’Dell Sep. 18, 1999 Gene Dyer Sep. 19, 2014 Dina Teague

Wedding Anniversaries Sep. 13, 2014 Kevin & Emily Magers 6 yrs Sep. 14, 1979 Joe & Kathie Hoffmeyer 41 yrs Sep. 14, 1963 Herman & Joan Lewis 57 yrs Sep. 15, 1979 Steve & Debbi Stinnett 41 yrs Sep. 16, 1995 Mike & Diane Prestwich 25 yrs Sep. 16, 2006 David & Melisa Thomas 14 yrs Sep. 18,1961 Richard & Marjorie Sabonis 59 yrs Sep. 19,2016 Robert & Brittany McNamara 4 yrs

BE A LIGHT IN THEIR DARKNESS We have several parishioners in Nursing Homes,

that are isolated because of Covid-19. If you would like to volunteer to send a written greeting to one of them each week, please call

Jan Ecklund at 417-209-4782.

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