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SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA October 22, 2017
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
In His Image
Dear People and Friends of Saint Joseph’s,
After having parable after parable directed against them for their hard-heartedness, the chief priests and elders of the people seek to trap Jesus and discredit him in front of the crowds. Jesus’ parables of the two sons, the tenant farmers of the vineyard, and those invited to the banquet who refused to come were each directed at the religious leaders to expose their resistance to God’s kingdom and revelation through Je-sus. They challenge us also on being Intentional Disciples of the Lord and not just Catholic or Christian in name only.
Jesus, the Divine Teacher, in today’s gospel, not only avoids the trap set by the religious leaders, but he uses their trap to reveal an important gospel truth: render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s, and unto God what is God’s. The trick ques-tion about the tax attempted to put Jesus in the impossible middle by which he would offend either the Romans or the Jews. It presents the challenge faced by Christians living in the world, but living by the Gospel of the Kingdom of God. This conflict we face every day as some values of society are in direct conflict or opposition to God’s Kingdom. When ques-tioned about the appropriateness of paying taxes to Caesar, Jesus responded with an answer that gives us two lessons. To whom we are responsible is rooted in the Image.
First, Jesus teaches the Christian responsibility of obeying legitimate civil authority. Although unpopular, the tax to Cae-sar derived from the authority Caesar had as emperor or king, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar.” The coin for the tax bore Caesar’s image. We, too, need to obey the legitimate laws of our nation, and in a democracy we have the power to shape those laws through voting in elections. Therefore, we need to vote guided by the Gospel values we profess.
The Pharisees’ question really focused on what we owe to Caesar—civil authority, and Jesus answered that. Then Jesus took it one, more expansive step further. What do we owe to God? By referring to the image on the coin and then turning to what we owe the Lord, Jesus declared that since we are cre-ated in the IMAGE of God, we owe God our whole selves.
One area where these two realms intersect is religious liberty. Archbishop Chaput has exhorted us: “Religious liberty is a foundational right. It’s necessary for a good society. . . It’s not an end in itself. In the end, we defend religious liberty in order to live the deeper freedom that is discipleship in Jesus Christ. What good is religious freedom, consecrated in the law, if we don’t then use that freedom to seek God with our whole mind and soul and strength?” Religious liberty opens the door that we might become Intentional Disciples. With that freedom, may we give to God what is God’s!
In the Love of the Lord Jesus,
Fr. Allan F. Wolfe
SCRIPTURE READINGS:
October 29, 2017 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Exodus 22:20-26 Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10
Gospel: Matthew 22:34-40
MASS IN THE EXTRAORDINARY FORM SCRIPTURE READINGS:
The Kingship of Our Lord Jesus Christ Epistle - Colossians, 1. 12-20
Gospel - John, 18. 33-37 To receive announcements, please go to
LancasterLatinMass.com and click on "Newsletter Signup" on the homepage.
Welcome to Judy Bechtel, our new Administrative Assistant!
Judy, wife of Wayne and mother to Madison (a Junior at Lancaster Catho-lic) and Macy (an 8
th grader at St.
Anne’s) joins our ministry staff at St. Joseph's, bringing with her an array of office skills and experience to promote our mission as Intentional Disciples. As a parishioner at St. Anne’s church, Judy teaches Children’s Liturgy and is coordinator of a weekly baked goods/bread pickup supporting St. Anne’s Brown Bag Lunch Program. Judy's
responsibilities will include bulletin preparation, website up-dating, and general administrative duties that support our Pastoral Associate, Home Visitor, Volunteer Coordinator, and parish ministries. Please welcome her when you visit the Rectory or call.
SPECIAL THANKS to Vonnie Kirchner for letting us use her statue of Our Lady of Fatima for the Mass of Entrust-ment to the Diocese last weekend.
FLOWERS FOR CHURCH: Altar Flowers for the main altar (2 vases) or the Blessed Mother or Saint Joseph side altars can be ordered to celebrate a happy occasion, in thanks-giving, for a special intention or to remember a loved one who has died. The cost per vase is $40.00. Call Judy at the rectory, 717-397-6921 to make arrangements. Dates avail-able: November 12 (Blessed Virgin Mary Altar and St. Jo-seph Altar). November 26 (St. Joseph Altar)
Flowers on the Altars are given By Bob & Lydia Zimmerman
In celebration of their 55th Wedding Anniversary
DIOCESAN ROSARY RALLY led by Bishop Gainer for High School Athletes, Coaches, and Families Monday eve-ning, October 23, 2017, from 6:00-7:00pm at Bishop McDe-vitt High School (1 Crusader Way, Harrisburg, PA, 17111), in Finestra Hall Auditorium.
SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA CONSIDER A BEQUEST TO ST. JOSEPH’S October 22, 2017
Saturday, October 21
8:15 am Mass - Intention of Patrick & Emily Cullen -12th Anni-versary (James & MaryAnne Cullen)
4:00 pm Confessions
5:00 pm Mass - Helen Kunkle (Bill Kunkle)
Sunday, October 22 - 29th
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Second Collection - World Mission Sunday
8:00 am Mass - People of the Parish
9:15 am CCD - Education Building
9:15 am Tipitina’s - Hospitality, Friendship, Faith Sharing
10:30 am Mass - Living & Deceased of Jack & Erla Farrell Fam-ily (Fritz Family)
1:30 pm Mass - Extraordinary Form - Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Furtado (Joseph Cunningham)
2:45 pm Opening of 40 Hours Eucharistic Devotions
3:00 pm Parish Dinner
7:00 pm Eucharistic Devotions - Fr. Stephen Kelley, Homilist
Monday, October 23 - Saint Joan of Capistrano, Priest
6:30 am Mass - Intention of Fr. Kevin Coyle (Sal & Kathy Messina)
9:00 am Legion of Mary - Good Shepherd Room
5:30 pm SoWe - St. Francis Room
7:00 pm RCIA - Convent
7:00 pm 40 Hours Eucharistic Devotions
Tuesday, October 24 - Saint Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop
6:30 am Mass - Helen Anderson (Vonnie Kirchner & Family)
8:00 am Morning Prayer
8:15 am Mass - Suzanne Drummond (Andrea & Regina)
7:00 pm Solemn Closing of 40 Hours Eucharistic Devotions
Wednesday, October 25
6:30 am Mass - Alice Southward (Rick & Jan Kopec)
6:00 pm Alpha - Msgr. Smith Social Hall
Thursday, October 26
6:30 am Mass - Josie McDonald (Shirley Engle)
8:00 am Morning Prayer
8:15 am Mass - Andrew Bauer (Joanne Bauer)
4:00 pm Catholic School Sports - Msgr. Smith Hall
5:30 pm Mass - Knights of Malta - Chapel
6:30 pm Women’s Club - St. Francis Room
Friday, October 27
6:30 am Mass - Michael Farbo (Betty Farbo)
Saturday, October 28
8:15 am Mass - Chuck Yost (Jim & Clare Tongel)
2:00 pm Wedding - Marian West & Zachary Veilleux
4:00 pm Confessions
5:00 pm Mass - Intention of Walt & Fran Legenstein 50th Anni-versary (Walt & Fran Legenstein)
Sunday, October 29 - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 am Mass - Intentions of Bob & Lydia Zimmerman (Bob & Lydia Zimmerman)
9:15 am CCD - Education Building
9:15 am Tipitina’s - Hospitality, Friendship, Faith Sharing
10:30 am Mass - People of the Parish
Baptism - Patrick Hallock III
11:45 am Anointing of the Sick
1:30 pm Mass - Extraordinary Form - Wayne & Anna Ebert (Ken & Ceida Ebert)
BAPTISM: May God continue to bless Conor Michael Green, son of Ryan & Sara Green, baptized last Sunday.
DEATH: Please pray for the repose of the soul of Richard Thompson, husband of Anna Thompson. May he rest in glory with the Lord.
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Those who are ill: Frances Bair, Jeanne and William Eichelberger, Rose Leh-man, George Mehalik, Anthony Pesarchik, Norma Ritchey, Carlos Rivera, and Rose Waid; those in nursing homes; those presently or recently in the hospital; and those listed in our Book of the Sick.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SEMINARIANS: Morgan Smarsh, Matthew Smith, Andrew St. Hilaire, Drew Tanguay, Damon Tritle and Joshua Weaver.
Please continue praying for the work of Alpha and the Small Faith Sharing groups.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY: Today, we celebrate World Mission Sunday! We are called to offer our prayers and generous financial support, through the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, for the worldwide mission of Christ. We are asked to reach out to the peripheries, people in remote villages, towns, and cities by using the witness and work of missionaries and local priests. Please keep all missionaries in your daily prayers.
OPERATION SNOWFLAKE: The Social Justice Committee will be collecting hand-made and purchased hats, gloves, and scarves for men, women, and children during the week-end of November 11-12. Items will be distributed to those in need within our community. This has been a very success-ful program in the past, and we are grateful for the support of our fellow parishioners. Please place all items in the box labelled for the Social Justice Committee.
EVENING OF MERCY St. Peter's Catholic Church at 121 S. 2nd St., Columbia, PA will host an evening of Divine Mercy on Monday October 23, 2017 at 7:00pm. For more information visit www.thedivinemercy.org/events
CAN YOU HELP? Scout Hank Farrell of St. Joseph Troop 16 is looking for help with his Eagle service project, the renovation of the school garden at Hamilton Elementary on Wabank Road. The project is one day, Saturday November 11 starting at 9:00am, with lunch to be provided. Students in need of service hours or anyone willing to lend any sort of support can contact the Farrells at (717) 581-1788.
"From the Eucharist comes strength to live the Christian life and zeal to share that life with others."
St. John Paul II, Pope
Consider becoming an adorer or a substitute. You can choose the time that would work best for you.
Call 717-397-6921 to schedule your hour.
Thursday 7:00 to 8:00pm
Saturday 3:00-4:00pm and 4:00-5:00pm
SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA October 22, 2017
CATHOLIC WORKER HOUSE WINTER CLOTHING GIVE-AWAY: Please join us in donating your GENTLY used CLEAN WINTER clothing for The Catholic Worker House’s annual winter clothing giveaway at San Juan Bautista’s Plaza, on Saturday, November 11
th. We have hundreds of
less fortunate people who are desperately in need of warm attire. We are asking for WINTER WEAR ONLY for all ages and sizes: Coats, Hats, Gloves, Sweaters, Winter Socks, Scarves, Snow Pants and Boots. Blankets too!! WE WILL NOT ACCEPT SPRING/SUMMER ATTIRE, BLAZERS, SUITS, PANTS OR LIGHT SHIRTS. WINTER CLOTHING ONLY! To support the significant needs, donations may be taken to the Good Shepherd Room before all Masses the weekends of October 29 and November 5.
JOB OPENING — SECRETARIAL POSITION San Juan Bautista, has an immediate opening for a part-time Secretarial Assistant to undertake a wide variety of clerical duties. The position is for approximately 25 hours per week and requires a detail-oriented bilingual (Spanish-English) individual with above average keyboard skills, ex-cellent organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to understand and follow instructions, as well as work inde-pendently. Please e-mail or bring resume to Father Allan F. Wolfe, [email protected].
LEGION OF MARY: Active and Auxiliary Members - Please mark your calendars for the Legion of Mary Lancaster Cu-ria’s Day of Recollection to be held at Saint Joseph Church on Saturday, November 4, 2017 from 9:00am – 2:30pm.
PRO-LIFE ACTIVIST SPEAKER: Abby Johnson, former Planned Parenthood director turned pro-life activist and in-ternational speaker will be coming to the DoubleTree Hotel in Lancaster on November 14 to benefit Historic St. Mary's Church! Cost is $25 per person for general admission or $100 per person for VIP admission. Visit ProLifeLan-caster.com, or call 717-392-2578, for more information.
MASS CELEBRATING THE GIFTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 5:00pm at St. Joseph Church, 400 E Simpson St, Mechanicsburg. Bishop Ronald Gainer will be the celebrant and homilist. A light reception will follow the Mass.
A HOSPICE AND COMMUNITY CARE SEMINAR will be offered at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, on Saturday, No-vember 4 from 9:30-11:30am. (The seminar will be held in the “lower church”. Please enter from the Nevin Street side door.) Our speaker will be Joan Groh from Hospice and Community Care. There is no charge for this seminar, how-ever because of the availability of space, we would appreci-ate it if you would register by e-mail: [email protected]. For questions please call the parish office (717-394-0757).
MARRIAGE ANNULMENTS: The Tribunal of the Diocese of Harrisburg will be giving a presentation concerning mar-riage, divorce and annulment according to Church teaching. on November 13 at 7:00pm in the Cardinal Keeler Center of the diocesan office building in Harrisburg. No prior registra-tion is required. For further information, please call 717-657-4804, extension 304 or email: [email protected].
RESURRECTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL
You may have received a letter recently asking for sup-port of the Resurrection’s Tuition Appeal. Resurrection students receive a strong foundation in our Catholic faith that will guide them to make choices in years ahead that reflect their Catholic values. Please open your hearts to our students who need your help to choose Catholic school. We never turn anyone away because of ability to pay. You can make a difference in their lives that will last a lifetime.
Resurrection will be part of the Extraordinary Give 2017 hosted by the Lancaster Community Foundation to be held November 17. If this is a day you choose to give, please consider our school. We ask for your prayers for a successful day of outreach and fundraising on this day.
Our Trunk or Treat is Friday, October27, 6:00pm. Res-urrection parents/guardians park in the school parking lot and share treats from the decorated trunks of their cars. Join us for a safe and fun way to celebrate the season!
Picture make-up day is Wednesday, October 25. This is a dress up day for students who didn’t have their pictures taken in September.
Our school Mass this Thursday, October 26, 9:30am will be led by third grade and celebrated by Father O’Brien. Next week, Mass will be on Wednesday, November 1, to celebrate All Saints Day, a Holy Day of Obligation.
We invite your family to become part of the Resurrection
family! Family of Faith – Let Our Light Shine.
LANCASTER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Come join our Lancaster Catholic High School Commu-nity on November 10, 2017 at 6:00pm in the Berger Gym for The Society of The Pillars of Truth Banquet to honor the men and women who have dedicated their lives to the service of the church as priests, deacons, sisters and brothers, and various Religious Communities that staffed our school through the years. The evening will include a cocktail hour, dinner, dessert, live jazz mu-sic and will conclude with a special ceremony. We hope to see you there as we recognize these members of our LCHS community! Please RSVP to the Advancement Office. The cost to attend this event is $20.
Did you know that 18,413 Community Service Hours were performed by our Crusaders last year?
Lancaster Catholic's Annual Open House will be held on October 29
th starting at 1:00pm. This is the chance for
parents and potential students to explore Lancaster Catholic, discover the mission and meet teachers, faculty and current Crusaders. For more information about Open House go to lchsyes.org.
THE ORDER OF MALTA, Lancaster, PA, as part of their De-fense of the Faith Series, is sponsoring the presentation, “Our Lady of Fatima, 100 Years Later” on Thursday evening, November 9 at St. Leo the Great Church, Lancaster, PA im-mediately following Mass at 7:00pm. What was the message of Fatima? Join us and hear what Michael O’Neill, a Stanford graduate and radio host, author, and creator of the web-siteMiracleHunter.com has to say about this topic. Atten-dance is free and open to the public.
SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA October 22, 2017
Thank you to our Bulletin Sponsor of the Week
Royer Pharmacy
508 Hershey Ave., Lancaster, PA
717-299-4743
You can read the bulletin online at our parish website: www.stjosephslanc.com.
MASS ATTENDANCE
October 15, 2017 5:00 pm Mass 178 8:00 am Mass 115 10:30 am Mass 239 Nursery 1:30 pm Mass 106 Total Attendance 638
In Pew Collection $7,002.01
Electronic Giving 3,880.00
Online Giving 1,485.00
Budget Actual Difference
10/15/2017 $11,800.00 $12,367.01 $567.01
Vigils 244.85
Puerto Rico & Mexico Relief 2,524.00
Memorials—Restoration Fund 175.00
GIFT CARDS FOR SHOPPING & GIFTS
Don’t forget to purchase your gift cards at the church or online. Purchases can also be made online through our website. St. Joseph Church earns 3%-16% on all gift cards sold. Remember this is a fund raiser for our church.
Thank you for your continued support!
GIFT CARD SALES
Date Sales Profit
October 15, 2017 $ 2,835.00 $ 158.05
Six children offered their time, talent and treasure to God on October 15
th totaling $10.50 which goes to the
Missionary Childhood Association.
TIME TALENT and TREASURE A Way of Life at Saint Joseph’s
October 15, 2017
Renewal at Saint Joseph’s through Intentional Discipleship
THRESHOLDS OF CONVERSION: Because our relation-ship with God is a process of ongoing conversion and responding more and more faithfully to his invitation to live in his friendship, understanding the steps or thresh-olds of conversion both helps us progress, as well as understand the best way to help others come to know, love and follow Jesus. People’s needs are different de-pending on the threshold in which they are.
Trust – before a person will receive anything from an-
other, there needs to be trust. Trust recognizes that the person is cared for and respected.
Curiosity - this stage involves awakening the possibility
that the person can have a relationship with God/Jesus, tapping into their natural desire or hunger for God. Asking questions, not catechizing, awakens spiritual curiosity.
Openness - a tentative, but passive openness to God and
to spiritual change. Transitioning from curiosity to open-ness can be the most difficult, for it involves the lowering of defenses and overcoming fear to acknowledgement that God can be part of their life.
Seeking - an active, intentional exploring the possibility of
a relationship with Jesus Christ and the Church.
Intentional Discipleship - “This conversion is the
acceptance of a personal relationship with Christ, a sincere adherence to him, and a willingness to conform one’s life to his. Conversion to Christ involves making a genuine commitment to him and a personal decision to follow him as his disciple.” (National Directory for Catechesis, p. 47, 48)
SAINT JOSEPH HOSTS ALPHA: ALPHA is an opportunity for persons to gather weekly in the context of friendship, a meal, a video presentation, and conversation to come to know God through Jesus Christ. Alpha is currently running thru December 13
th every Wednesday evening
6:30 - 8:45pm and will be offer each year. If you are in-terested call the rectory, 717-397-6921 or email Mary Ellen at [email protected].
SMALL FAITH SHARING GROUPS: These small groups gather to cultivate the growth of faith and discipleship. With Scott Hahn’s book, “The Lambs Supper,” as the basis for sharing, groups meet the following days and times: Sunday, 3:00pm, Monday; 7:00pm; Wednesday, 7:00pm, Thursday, 7:00pm. If you are interested call the rectory, 717-397-6921 or email Mary Ellen at [email protected] for more information.
BECOME A PERPETUAL ADORER: Sign up for 1 hour a week as a perpetual adorer in our Adoration Chapel open 24 hours a day, except while Mass is celebrated, 7 days a week, all year long.
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IS AROUND THE CORNER
Please consider purchasing scrip cards from the parish be-fore the holidays. You are able to get gift cards for yourself or for gifts while you help Saint Joseph Catholic Church raise money at no cost to you.