St. Joseph Catholic Church

Parish Mission Statement
Following the example of our patron, a righteous and just man, we the members of St. Joseph Catholic Church,
in Marion Illinois, a Eucharistic community formed by the Word, embrace as our mission the following goals:
to promote evangelization, stewardship and community building.

Thomas D. Flach, V.F., Pastor • Thomas Kadela, Youth Minister • Emma Tuthill, Coordinator of Religious Education
Alex Hendrickson, Music Director • Patty Lynn, Choir Director • LaVerne Williams, Secretary • Randy Barton, Maintenance

Sacraments
Celebration of Eucharist
Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:00 pm (Vigil)
Sunday 8:00 & 11:00 am
Weekday Schedule
Monday through Thursday 7:45 Morning Prayer
8:00 Mass
Friday 11:45 Midday Prayer
12:10 Mass
Sacrament of Penance
Saturday 4:00 to 4:45 pm, or as requested.
Baptism: Both parents must attend a preparation session.
Marriage: Make an appointment with the pastor as soon as possible. A year ahead of time is preferred. A minimum preparation period of four months is required.
Hospitalized and Homebound
Please notify the office at 993-3194, opt. 1.
Spiritual Formation
Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA)
A preparation process for individuals interested in the Catholic Church. Please call the Parish Office.
Religious Education for Youth
Preschool-Grade 6 Wednesday, 6:00-7:30 pm
Sunday Night Youth Ministry-Grades 7-12 6:00-8:30 pm
Adult Programs and Bible Study
Announcements of programs as they are planned.
New Parishioners: Register in person or call the parish office.

Parish Office (618) 993-3194 Opt 1
Office Hours: Mon-Thurs, 8:30 am-4:00 pm
Fri 8:30 am-12:00 pm
FAX (618) 997-9391
CRE (618) 993-3194 Opt. 4
E-mail:
Pastor pastorsjm@frontier.com
CRE cresjm@frontier.com
Secretary secsjm@frontier.com
Maintenance maintsjm@frontier.com
Youth Ministry www.stjosephmarion.org/32
Web Sites: Parish www.stjosephmarion.org
OLMC School www.olmcschool.net

General Information
Pastoral Council
Matt Lees, President Joann Banwarth
Sam Hood, Vice-President Fernando Castillo
Sue Humphrey, Secretary Moy Kilpatrick
Jenny Martin
OLMC School Representative: Mary Belanger 997-9040
Women’s Guild: 2nd Tuesday, 6:30 pm - September through May
Knights of Columbus Ladies’ Auxiliary: 4th Tuesday, 6:30 pm. Contact Joyce Steber at 889-6464.
Knights of Columbus
1st and 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 pm KC Hall
Fourth Degree, 4th Wednesday, 7:30 pm KC Hall
Bingo Monday & Thursday 7 pm. Phone: (618) 997-6210

600 N. Russell Street • Marion, Illinois 62959

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A man named John was sent from God. He came for testimony, to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to testify to the light. - Jn 1:6-8

Mass Intentions
Sat Dec 13 Vigil: Third Sunday of Advent
-5:00 pm † June Ebelhar
Sun Dec 14 Third Sunday of Advent
-8:00 † Deceased Members of Bleyer Fam.
-11:00 Parish Family
Mon Dec 15 Advent Weekday
-7:45 Morning Prayer (wk. 3, pp. 867, 94)
-8:00 † Jesse Howe
Tues Dec 16 Advent Weekday
-7:45 Morning Prayer (wk. 3, pp. 877, 116)
-8:00 † Robert J. Matesevac
Wed Dec 17 Advent Weekday
-7:45 Morning Prayer (wk. 3, pp. 887, 119)
-8:00 † William Neuman
Thurs Dec 18 Advent Weekday
-7:45 Morning Prayer (wk. 3, pp. 896, 122)
-8:00 † Joseph Wargel
Fri Dec 19 Advent Weekday
-11:45 Morning Prayer (wk. 3, pp. 906, 125)
-12:10 † Rudy Sterbenz and
Norman & Catherine Evans
Sat Dec 20 Vigil: Fourth Sunday of Advent
-5:00 pm Parish Family
Sun Dec 21 Fourth Sunday of Advent
-8:00 † .Carla Aiazzi
-11:00 † Agnes Schwartz

This Week

Sun.	Dec. 14	Masses	8:00 & 11:00 am
		Family Mass	11:00 am
		SNYM	6:00 pm
Mon.	Dec. 15	Finance Council Mtg.	5:00 pm
		CLBB Practice	5:00 pm
		Parish Penance Service	6:00 pm
		RCIA	6:30 pm
		Bingo at KC Hall	7:30 pm
Tues.	Dec. 16	MBB	6:00 pm
Wed.	Dec. 17	PSR P-6 / Christmas Party	6:00 pm
		KC Mtg.	7:30 pm
Thurs	Dec. 18	Pastoral Council Mtg.	6:00 pm
		Bingo at KC Hall	7:30 pm
Sat.	Dec. 20	Reconciliation	3:30-4:45 pm
		Mass	5:00 pm
Sun.	Dec. 21	Masses	8:00 & 11:00 am
		Blessing of Expectant Mothers	After Masses
		Youth Ministry / Christmas Party	7:00-9:00 pm

Pray for the Sick and Homebound
Remember all the sick and homebound of our parish especially: Debe Amaro, Maria Brooks, Dennis & Kay Darter, Evan Dubicki, Mary Kay Gibson, Chuck Grant, Delores Henson, Debbie Hopkins, Randal Houston, Euline Kimmel, Alex Kloepfer, Pat Lucier, Laura Macier, John Macier, Janet Maher, Jean & Marc McKim, Paul Mohr, Sharon Oliver, Ron Schuzer, Ken Sine, Herbert Soberg, Sean Spicer, Terri Stachovic and, Mary Venturo.

Pray for Those in the Military
We remember in prayer our parishioners, relatives and friends serving in the military, especially Derek Ian Horowitz and Daniel Steber. Pray for peace in the world.

Readings for the Week of December 14, 2014
Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a/Mt 21:23-27 Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13/Mt 21:28-32 Wednesday: Gn 49:2, 8-10/Mt 1:1-17 Thursday: Jer 23:5-8/Mt 1:18-25 Friday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Lk 1:5-25 Saturday: Is 7:10-14/Lk 1:26-38 Next Sunday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Rom 16:25-27/Lk 1:26-38

Our Lady of the Snows-Belleville, Illinois
The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows is offering Spiritual Growth programs. On January 11: A Look at the Book of Job from Jewish and Christian Perspectives. On February 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26 The Gospel of Mark. For more information call 618-394-6270.

Colors
Father Jack Frerker, a retired priest, has recently published a new book Colors- - a book for children and the “young-at-heart.” If you would like a copy, contact the Parish Office at 993-3194, opt. 1 The price is $15.

Thank You
A big “Thank You” goes to the Women’s Guild and the Knights of Columbus. Both organization gave generous amounts of money to the building fund. The Women’s Guild’s donation was $2000 and the Knights’ donation was $1000. Thank you - your gifts are greatly appreciated.

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Sharing God’s Gifts
Donations for December 7, 2014
Weekly Budget Goal $7891
Sunday Offering (148) $5550
Loose $536
E-giving (12) $780
Total: $6866
Candles $44
Children’s Offerings (2) $200
“For the measure you measure with will be measured back to you.” Lk 6:38
Many Talents: Litter box. Help make salad.

Parent’s Day Out
Have Christmas shopping you want to get done? Need a nice dinner with your spouse?
Then make plans for Sunday, December 14. PSR will be hosting a ‘Parent’s Day Out’ from 12:00-2:00, for infants and children to age 10, in the Family Life Center. The cost is $5 per child and will cover a lunch and an activity for each child. If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please contact Emma Tuthill before Friday, December 12, with the number of children for whom care will be given.993-3194, opt. 4.

Church Renovation
Contributions(6) for December 7: $1125
E-giving(4) : $475
FLC Roof
Contributions(2) for December 7: $260

Pregnancy Matters
It is the beginning of a busy season at Pregnancy Matters in Marion. Crisis intervention, social services, and limited medical services continue to help more thank 1,000 southern Illinoisans as volunteers work hard to change and save lives. None of this is possible without your support and assistance!
The Pregnancy Matters new building renovations in Marion are underway. Many volunteers helped with pulling down paneling, taking down interior walls, and pulling up flooring but there is much more to be done. If you are willing to help, contact our construction manager Dana (618-967-0010) or our volunteer coordinator Susan Sena at 889-8931.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter
“I am the voice of one crying out in the desert, make straight the way of the Lord.” Are we taking time to put the way of the Lord in our marriage? The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is February 6 – 8. To register or for more information call 314-469-7317 or go online to www.stl-wwme.org.

Spotlight on Our Advertisers
Please support the advertisers of our Sunday Bulletin. This week we express our thanks to Service Master Clean ○ Fire and Water Cleanup ○ 985-1100.

Advent Parish
Penance Service
There will be a Parish Penance Service on Monday, December 15 at 6:00 pm. five priests, Msgr. Ken Schaefer, Rev. Tom Barrett, Rev. Richard Mohr, Rev. Joseph Trapp and Msgr. Thomas Flach, will celebrate the sacrament.

Poor Box
There are two Poor Boxes in church. One is located in the gathering space, the other is in Our Lady’s Chapel. If you have any loose change or dollars, toss it into one of the Poor Boxes. The money is used for the needy of our community. There are many who are in need of food and shelter. The funds in the Table fund (poor box) is at one of the lowest amounts in many years. Please remember those who are in less fortunate circumstances and help them.

It’s a Wonderful Life
The Musical
The First Baptist Church of Marion is presenting It’s a Wonderful Life at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, December 18-21. There will be matinees on Saturday and Sunday, December 20-21, at 2:00 pm. Admission is Free. For more information or directions, go to www.fbmarion.org for details.

Blessing of Expectant Mothers
Sunday, December 21, after the 8:00 and 11:00am Masses, a special blessing for mothers-to-be will be given.

Choir Practice
Choir Practice will be on Sunday, December 21 at 9:15 am
Sing at 11:00 am Mass..

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Respect Life Corner
Love is Our Life Mission – “The spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me; he has sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor, to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captive.” God‘s love is our life mission. If we choose to embrace this mission, we will have a new perspective on many issues. This may also mean that we will sometimes live as minorities, with different values from our surrounding secular culture.
Learn, Act, Connect, Pray: If we understand that love is our mission then we have learned a basic truth that will shape many other areas of life. Pray for the ability to see clearly the path to take when situations arise that are contrary to our beliefs as Catholics.

Remember St. Joseph Church
Have you ever considered purchasing a paid-up life insurance policy naming St. Joseph as the beneficiary? It could provide a very substantial gift for a small investment on your part. Talk with your agent.

Soup Kitchen
Volunteers are needed at the Marion Ministerial Alliance Soup Kitchen. If you would like to help in the soup kitchen, please contact Tony Sena at 889-8932. Tony will schedule all volunteers so that everyone will be able to lend a hand. St. Joseph is scheduled at the soup kitchen the week of January 5-9.

Diocesan Christmas Collection
December 24 -25
The 37th Annual Diocesan Christmas Collection will be taken up at all Masses on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Parishes throughout the diocese request monies from this collection to assist those who are in need with food, clothing, shelter, utility payments, healthcare and medications, funeral and burial expenses, transportation and emergency assistance of all types. Please consider giving as you are able; thank you so much.

Knights of Columbus
Children’s Christmas Party
The Knights of Columbus will have a Christmas Party for Children ages 0-18 years old. It will be on Sunday, December 14 at the KC Hall from 2:00-5:00 pm. Games and Prizes, Magician and a visit from Santa.

Stewardship Committee
The newly established Stewardship Committee will conduct its initial meeting on Tuesday, January 13, at 6:00pm in the Family Life Center.

Bible Study
Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come
Revelation explores how the kingdom established by Christ in his Church is intimately connected with the kingdom of heaven, especially through the celebration of the Mass.
Learn what all the mysterious figures and images of Revelation present, as well as what will happen during the Second Coming of Christ, what has already happened, and what is happening now in salvation history.
Join the parishioners of St. Joseph Church for Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come, beginning January 21 at 9:00 am and continuing every Wednesday for 10 weeks. For more information or to register for the study, call Patty Heckel at 618-969-4922 or email Patty at pattyheckel@yahoo.com.or fill out coupon below and place in basket at Mass.
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PASTORAL COUNCIL
The Pastoral Council will meet on Tuesday, December 18, at 6:00pm in the rectory for a brief meeting followed by a Christmas party.

OUTREACH-Works of Charity
Pope Francis urges all faithful to do works of charity and help all who are helpless. The Outreach Committee is doing just that. The committee has been in existence since May and already we have reestablished the Family Life Center as a Red Cross Shelter. The committee will soon have the Shelter Manager Training classes. The schedule will be announced as soon as the Red Cross sends it out. The committee has many tasks that have been assigned. Many individuals are needed to help St. Joseph Church members help others. Call LaVerne in the office and leave your name and phone number. An Outreach committee member will contact you. We encourage all parishioners to join Outreach. Meetings are every second Wednesday at 6:00 pm in the Family Life Center.

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Ministry Assignments
Saturday December 20 - 5:00 pm Mass
L Jeff Deacon
EM T Kadela, L Lurkins, V McGlashen, J & ME Pickar,
K Saffelder, E Tuthill
S G Aguilar, N Kadela, L Kadela
HM C Ehrhardt, M Kilpatrick, D Lurkins, S Maroscher
Sacristan LaVerne Williams
Sunday December 21 - 8:00 am Mass
L Sheila Dingrando
EM D & C Haas, J & S Phillips, I Stanley
S R Amaro, J Mayer, H Millette
HM L Boester, H Dahmer, K McCabe, E Rinella
Sacristan Cindy Gibbons
Sunday December 21 - 11:00 am Mass
L Tom Rabideau
EM M Durr, R Kirschbaum, J Martin, D O’Leary,
T & S Sena M Wiggins
S S Imhoff, K King, R T Schuzer
HM F Chapman, M Pardus, Schuzer Family
CLW Karen Campbell
Sacristan Dan Frugé

Christmas Mass Schedule
Christmas Eve, December 24
5:00 pm – Family Mass
Christmas Eve, December 24
10:00 pm with the Parish Choir
Christmas Day, December 25, 9:30am

TELEVISED SUNDAY MASS!
A televised Sunday Mass is now airing on ABC Family from 5:30 am - 6:00 am each Sunday morning. The Sunday Mass is produced by the Passionist Fathers and Brothers of New York and is available nationally on local affiliates. Too early for you? Tape it, Tivo it, or watch it online. For more information consult the website at www.TheSundayMass.org or call us at 1-800-The Mass.

Retirement Fund for Religious
Support religious communities. “Your generous contribution helps us to care for our retired sisters and enables our younger sisters to continue in active ministry,” writes a religious sister. Your gift to today’s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious provides vital support for the retirement needs of senior sisters, brothers, and religious order priests. It also helps ensure that younger members can continue the good works of their elders!

Message from TDF

Evangelization, Stewardship &
Community Building
Congratulations to Fernando Castillo, Richard Heckel and Mathews Lees, who have been commissioned as Leaders of Prayer for Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest. They join Carla Haas and Dorothy Machicao in this ministry. I sincerely appreciate the time and sacrifices they have given to prepare themselves for this ministry.
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In the event that a priest is not available to celebrate the Eucharist (Mass) on Sunday or the Saturday vigil Mass, one of these Leaders of Prayer would lead a prayer service. While the role of the priest as celebrant and presider at Mass continues to be central to worship in our parish, it is increasingly the case that we need to ask others to lead or preside at various prayers. Whenever a deacon or lay leader assists at prayer, they are responding to the needs of our church and are acting by the grace of their Baptism.
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If an emergency situation arises at our parish and no priest is available for Sunday Mass, the following will happen: 1. An announcement will be given stating that no priest is available and if possible, information on the Mass schedule for neighboring parishes will be announced. 2. A Liturgy of the Word with the communion Rite will take place at which all the regular Sunday reading will be proclaimed. Holy Communion will be distributed if consecrated hosts are available. 3. In such an emergency, the Church has announced that the obligation to keep the Lord’s Day will be suspended because it cannot be easily met.
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Please encourage and pray for an increase of vocations to the priestly life.
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Advent Penance Services will be celebrated here at St. Joseph Church on Monday, December 15, beginning at 6:00pm and at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Herrin, on Tuesday, December 16, beginning at 7:00pm. There will additional confessors at both St. Joseph and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Churches. Prepare for the way of the Lord; celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Rejoice

Third Sunday of Advent

Retrouvaille
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 marriage relationship. It has helped thousands of couples with marital problems & crises, even couples who are separated and divorced. The next program begins with the weekend of February 6-8, 2015. For further information, call 1-800-470-2230 or visit www.HelpOurMarriage.com.

TO THE PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN, MAY WE SUGGEST…
RELAX! God put the wiggle in children; don’t feel you have to suppress it in God’s House. All are welcome! Sit toward the front where it is easier for your little ones to see and hear what’s going on at the altar. The children tire of seeing the backs of others’ heads. Quietly explain the parts of the Mass and the actions of the priest, altar servers, choir, etc. Sing the hymns, pray and voice the responses. Children learn liturgical behavior by copying you. If you have to leave Mass with your child, feel free to do so, but please come back. As Jesus said, “Let the children come to me.”
TO THE MEMEBERS OF OUR PARISH…
The presence of children is a gift to the Church and they are a reminder that our parish is growing. The way we welcome children in church directly affects the way they respond to the Church, to God, and to one another. Let them know that they are at home in this House of Worship. Please welcome our children and give a smile of encouragement to their parents.

Rosaries
If anyone has an old or very used rosary and is no longer using it, please bring it to church or the Family Life Center during business hours.

Discover the Vatican You Tube Channel
This channel offers news coverage of the main activities of Pope Francis and of relevant Vatican events. It is updated daily. The Opening Mass for the Extraordinary Synod on the Family and Daily Highlights of the Synod are shared.

Catholic Service &
Ministry Appeal (CSMA)
to serve…to protect…to bring hope
Did you know that your gift to The 2014 Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal can be made online? Visit www.diobelle.org and click on “Giving to the Diocese”. It’s that simple. Through your prayers and generous help we can fulfill the vision of our Holy Father Pope Francis to serve, protect and bring hope to our brothers and sisters in need throughout southern Illinois. Thank you!
So far, 203 households have responded and $19,367.35 (96.4%) has been pledged. Our parish goal is $20,100. Just $732.65 and we will have reached our goal! Thank you for your consideration.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School News

Project Manna
The Ministerial Alliance is asking for crackers, Mac & cheese, box dinners, shampoo, cereal, tuna fish, toilet paper, canned soup, bar soap, deodorant, canned fruit and powdered laundry detergent. You can drop off your donations at the Alliance on Calvert Street or leave them in the containers at Church.

Communication Committee
Communications Committee needs your help to publicize St. Joseph church news. If you have an event or meeting, please take a picture. Send it to Sue Humphrey at labohunk@msn.com along with a brief description and we will get it in the papers.

Notre Dame High School News

Retrouvaille
(a French word meaning rediscovery)
YOU Can Help Your Marriage – 25% of surveyed couples say they are “Happily Married”. For everyone else there is Retrouvaille. Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Does talking only make it worse? For information on the Retrouvaille Program, visit the website at www.HelpOurMarriage.com or call 1-800-470-2230. The next program begins the weekend of February 6-8, 2015.

Family Mass-December 14
“He came for testimony, to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to testify to the light.” –John 1:8-9. We are called to a be the light of Christ. At Mass we are renewed with the light of Christ. Make plans to participate at the next Family Mass on Sunday, December 14 during the 11:00 Mass.