SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH

LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA September 29, 2019

Sacred Scripture for this Week

Sunday, September 29 - Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Amos 6:1a, 4-7 Second Reading: 1 Timothy 6:11-16 Gospel: Luke 16:19-31

Monday, September 30 - Saint Jerome First Reading: Zechariah 8:1-8 Gospel: Luke 9:46-50

Tuesday, October 1 - Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus First Reading: Zechariah 8:20-23 Gospel: Luke 9:51-56

Wednesday, October 2 - The Holy Guardian Angels First Reading: Nehemiah 2:1-8 Gospel: Matthew 18:1-5, 10

Thursday, October 3 First Reading: Nehemiah 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12 Gospel: Luke 10:1-12

Friday, October 4 - Saint Francis of Assisi - First Friday First Reading: Baruch 1:15-22 Gospel: Luke 10:13-16

Saturday, October 5 - Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos - First Saturday First Reading: Baruch 4:5-12, 27-29 Gospel: Luke 10:17-24

Sunday, October 6 - Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Habakkuk 1:2-3, 2:2-4 Second Reading: 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14 Gospel: Luke 17:5-10

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

tithing. In a daily Morning Offering we thank God for the new day of opportunities and dedicate ourselves to living these opportunities as a living offering of gratitude. Tithing expresses our thankfulness to the Lord by

dedicating the first 10% of our resources to the Lord and his work. Rooted in the Scriptures, stewardship tithing springs from a true spirit of gratitude and dependence on God.

Ten percent can seem to be an extremely large amount, because we are accustomed to using ALL 100% of our Time, Talent, and Treasure the way we want. It can be unnerving to consider

giving away or returning to the Lord 10% of what we have received; yet all we have, including the opportunities for prosperity, come from the Lord. Tithing is not equal giving, but equal sacrifice for the good of the Gospel in proportion to our prosperity.

May all our opportunities be Blessings for us, including our use of Time for “Discovering Christ.”

In the Peace of Christ,

Fr. Allan Wolfe

Prosperity: Blessing or Curse? Dear People and Friends of Saint Joseph’s,

Congratulations and Thank You to Father Deogratias and the Eastern African Community for a beautiful Mass in Swahili followed by a reception last Sunday and for the beginning of the new ministry at Saint Joseph’s to those from Eastern Africa — Tanzania, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Uganda. Thank you to all those who do not speak Swahili, but were present to support our newest brothers and sisters to Cabbage Hill.

Today’s Scriptures provide a challenging commentary on prosperity and success. Still ringing in our ears are the words from last Sunday’s Gospel, “You cannot serve both God and mammon” (wealth). Most people seek prosperity and success. Yet are they blessings or curses for them?

In and of themselves, possessions and success are neither, but instead are the opportunity to be a blessing or a curse, depending on our response. The Lord is generous. Yet, this generosity must be seen as an opportunity to build up relationships—with the Lord and with others— and to serve. Otherwise, prosperity and success very quickly can turn us toward the curses of ingratitude, selfishness and indifference. Additionally, having wealth or seeking wealth can lead us to depend on and trust in it, instead of trusting in the LORD.

The rich man in Jesus’ parable did nothing overtly evil to Lazarus. The rich man’s sin, passive as it was, was grave, for he was indifferent to Lazarus’ plight. He seems not to have even noticed him at his doorstep. So self-absorbed and filled with self-gratification, the rich man allowed his riches and success to become walls that blocked out compassion, sensitivity and love for others.

These same traps of prosperity can be lying in wait for us, even if we do not consider ourselves rich. The antidote to becoming infected with indifference, ungratefulness, and self-centeredness is the awareness that our blessings all come from God as opportunities for us to care for one another. This awareness that these blessings are undeserved, and yet appreciated, directs us to be thankful stewards instead of stingy owners.

As Intentional Disciples, two important practices reinforce this awareness—a daily Morning Offering and

SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH

LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA September 29, 2019

This Week at Saint Joseph’s

? Change margin to get most Saturday, September 28

4:00 pm Confessions

5:00 pm Mass - Intention of David & Patricia Nicklaus (Elaine

Ginther)

Sunday, September 29 - Twenty-Sixth Sunday

in Ordinary Time

7:30 am Confessions

8:00 am Mass - Ed Darrenkamp & Ted Martin (John F.

Kirchner)

9:15 am Tipitina’s - Hospitality, Friendship, Faith Sharing

9:15 am CCD - Religious Education Building

10:00 am Confessions

10:30 am Mass - People of the Parish

12:45 pm Confessions

1:30 pm Mass - Extraordinary Form - Mr. & Mrs. Angel

Bustillo (Robert Carballo)

Monday, September 30 - Saint Jerome

6:30 am Mass - Michael Gallagher (JMR)

9:00 am Legion of Mary - Good Shepherd Room

7:00 pm RCIA - Religious Education Building

7:00 pm Boy Scouts - Scout Room

Tuesday, October 1 - Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus

6:30 am Mass - Thaddeus Eshleman (Linares Family)

8:00 am Morning Prayer

8:15 am Mass - James Shannon (Family)

6:30 pm Cub Scouts - Scout Room

7:00 pm Parish Council - GSR

Wednesday, October 2 - The Holy Guardian Angels

6:30 am Mass - Robert R. & Richard C. Stumpf (Vonnie

Kirchner & Family)

6:00 pm ChristLife - GSR, SFR, Tipitina’s, Msgr. Smith Social

Hall

Thursday, October 3

6:30 am Mass - Pius W. Schreiner (Mary, Marie & Helen

Schreiner)

8:00 am Morning Prayer

8:15 am Mass - David Dangeleit (The Osborn Family)

7:00 pm Mass - Parishioners & Benefactors - 133rd

Anniversary Mass of the Dedication of the Church

(St. Joseph Parish)

Friday, October 4 - Saint Francis of Assisi -

First Friday 6:30 am Mass - Norman C. Hohenwarter Sr. (Rev. Norman

Hohenwarter Jr. )

8:15 am Mass - Extraordinary Form - Intention of Anna

Lesher (Ed & Andrea Ostrowski)

6:30 pm Prayer Group - Religious Education Building

7:30 pm Mass - Aldo Celotto (Donna D’Agostino)

Saturday, October 5 - Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos - First Saturday

8:15 am Mass - Thomas Crimmins (Maureen & Dave

Fritz)

9:30 am Legion of Mary Day of Spirituality - Church

4:00 pm Confessions

5:00 pm Mass - People of the Parish

Sunday, October 6 - Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:30 am Confessions

8:00 am Mass - Pat Kachnoskie (Mike & Pat McGee)

9:15 am Tipitina’s - Hospitality, Friendship, Faith Sharing

9:15 am CCD - Religious Education Building

10:00 am Confessions

10:30 am Mass - Cheryl A. Smythe (Mary Byerly & Family)

12:45 pm Confessions

1:30 pm Mass - Extraordinary Form - Intention of Joan

DeBakey

LEGION OF MARY: Legion of Mary’s Day of Spirituality will

be held at St. Joseph Church on October 5 starting at

9:30am with registration followed by recitation of

the Rosary at 10:00am, Legion Tessera prayers,

Confession, Mass, Lunch and concluding with

Benediction at 2:00pm. Calls will be made to de-

termine attendance. Questions? Call Lydia Zim-

merman at 717-872-2483.

FLOWERS FOR THE CHURCH: Main altar (2 vases) or

the Blessed Mother or Saint Joseph side altars can be or-

dered to celebrate a happy occasion, for a special intention

or to remember a loved one who has died. The cost per

vase is $50.00. The High Altar is available October 6, 13 &

20. The Blessed Virgin Mary Altar - October 20 & 27. The

St. Joseph Altar - October 13, 20 & 27. Orders are needed

2 weeks in advance. Call Judy at the rectory, 717-397-

6921.

CELEBRATE OUR PARISH’S GERMAN

HERITAGE! at October GermanFest on

Friday, October 18 from 5:30-10:00pm in

the Msgr. Smith Social Hall. Homemade

food, drink, a live band and fellowship for all. Tickets will be

on sale after all Masses the weekends of October 5/6 &

October 12/13. Tickets purchased by October 13 are

$10 for adults, $5 for children (8th grade or younger). For

more information contact Eileen Hostetler at 717-288-3111.

Also don't miss the decorating and food prep party on

Thursday, October 17 at 5:30pm.

THE FALL VENDORS AND CRAFTERS BAZAAR: We are canceling the Fall Bazaar Vendor and Craft show, on Satur-day, October 26, due to lack of interest. We continue to brainstorm other fundraising ideas and events. Thank you for your understanding.

SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH

LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA September 29, 2019

Intentional Discipleship "Gaze upon him, consider him, contemplate him, as you desire to imitate him.” ~ Saint Clare of Assisi

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.

Open Hour(s)

Monday - 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Tuesday - 12:00am - 1:00am

Wednesday - 1:00am - 2:00am

Perpetual Adoration is held in our Holy Family Chapel. The Blessed Sacrament is reposed during all Masses and

Sundays from 7:45am until 2:45pm.

INDIVIDUAL & PARISH RENEWAL THRU INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP

As athletes must train to become proficient in their sport, so Christians must cultivate our relationship with the Lord

through the habits or disciplines of discipleship. To be strong enough to enter through the narrow gate, we must constantly

nurture and deepen our relationship with the Most Blessed Trinity. Plan on renewing this relationship by participating in the

ChristLife process beginning Wednesday, October 2nd.

Renewal Comes to Saint Joseph’s Parish

The ChristLife Process consists of Three Stages 1. Discovering Christ Beginning October 2, 2019

2. Following Christ Winter 2020

3. Sharing Christ Spring 2020

Visit the Website to learn about this powerful opportunity for everyone: https://christlife.org/

Wednesday, October 2, 2019 1st Session of ChristLife —Come & See

“What is the Meaning of Life?”

Sessions are held on Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Monsignor Smith Social Hall. Each evening begins

with light dinner, followed by prayer and music, a short video teaching, and small group discussion. (If there is

sufficient interest, a 7:00 – 8:30 a.m. session is also being considered on the same dates. Please indicate your

preference.) To register, simply call the parish office at 717-397-6921, email mgardner@stjosephslanc.com or drop

your registration form (available in the pamphlet rack) in the collection basket.

SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH

LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA September 29, 2019

Liturgical Life

Social Justice—Service to Others

Remembering in Our Prayers

OUR SERIOUSLY ILL & HOSPITALIZED: Please pray for: Pat Bostick, Isaiah Crespo, Pat Slagel, Clare Tongel; and all

those in nursing homes; those presently or recently in the hospital; and those listed in our Book of the Sick.

REMEMBERING OUR SEMINARIANS IN PRAYER: All Priests and Sisters, Active and Retired, Diocesan and Religious, Parents of our Seminarians, Priests & Religious.

SCAM ALERT: Scam artists CONTINUE to target parishioners by sending text messages or emails posing as Fr. Wolfe or Fr. Olkowski

asking parishioners to send cash or purchase gift cards. Know that Fr. Wolfe or Fr. Olkowski or any member of our staff WOULD NEV-ER send these requests. Please verify with the Rectory any email requesting cash or gift cards BEFORE responding or tak-ing action.

170th

Anniversary Observances September marks the 170th Anniversary of the founding of St. Joseph Church here on

Cabbage Hill. To assist us in properly observing this milestone and appreciate more fully

our rich history, culture, and future, various events are being planned for the coming year.

October

Wednesday, Oct. 2 6:30 PM ChristLife begins

Thursday, Oct. 3 7:00 PM 133rd Anniversary Mass of the Dedication of the Church (1886)

Friday, Oct. 18 5:30 PM GermanFest

Sun-Tues., Oct. 20-22 7:00 PM Forty Hours Devotions

November

Saturday, Nov. 2 12:00 PM Mass for All Souls Day

in Parish Cemetery beside the church

Saturday, Nov. 30 33 Days of Consecration to Mary

BABY BOTTLE BLESSINGS: In conjunction with Respect Life Sunday on October 6th, our parish is partici-pating in the Baby Bottle Blessings fundraiser for A Woman’s Concern. Baby bottles will be available in the com-munication center the weekends of October 5-6 and October 12-13 to take home and fill with cash, coins, and checks. Checks should be made payable to A Woman’s Concern. Bottles should be returned to the church no

later than the weekend of October 26-27 and put in the basket that will be placed in front of the Blessed Mother Altar.

MISSION TRIP COLLECTION: St. John Neuman parish is going on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic late 2019. The following items are needed. Please put them in the Communications Center in the marked box. Full size toothbrushes and toothpaste- NOT small size New or gently used flip flops or sandals for children and women. Questions ? Please email mcullen3212002@yahoo.com or call 717-344-9349. The DEADLINE is November 30th!

SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH

LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA September 29, 2019

Our Catholic Schools Resurrection Catholic School

Your Parish School PRAYER SERVICE IN HONOR OF ST. MICHAEL: On

Monday, September 30 at 8:30am in the gym , the Service Club

will hold a prayer service in honor of St. Michael, the Archangel,

Patron Saint of First Responders and our local first responders. If

any parishioners are current/former firefighters, EMS or police

officers and would like to attend this event, please join us.

THEME FOR THE YEAR: Our theme this year, Kindness Changes

Everything, is reflected on October 4, the feast of St. Francis of

Assisi. St. Francis was known for kindness toward the sick and

especially toward animals. He believed each time we care for oth-

ers, we show Jesus’ love. Please pray to St. Francis for an increase

of kindness.

Thank you to supporters of our golf outing September 10 and

helping us reach our goal of raising $10,000 for technology. Spe-

cial thanks to Riverside Camping Association for being our gold

sponsor, and to The American Heroes Charitable Foundation.

School Mass this Thursday, October 3, 9:30am, at St. Anthony of

Padua Church will be led by fifth grade.

MARKETING DIRECTOR sought part-time to handle development, fundraising, recruitment and communications. Candidate should be a practicing Catholic. Send resume and cover letter to Principal Jeffrey Hughes, jhughes@rcspa.org. We invite your family to become part of the Resurrection family!

Family of Faith – Kindness Changes Everything.

Traditional Latin Mass Community

Lancaster Catholic High School “An Evening of Trumpets” is being hosted by the Fine & Performing Arts Department on Tuesday, October 1 at 7:30pm in the Old Main Auditorium. This is a free event, however, donations to the Fine & Performing Arts will be accept-ed. Questions? Contact Tony Brill at 717-509-0310 or email

tbrill@lchsyes.org.

CRUSADERS ALIVE OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, October 27 from 11:30am to 5:00pm. This new conference-style event will combine a traditional open house with the I AM rally. Tours are available all day. To

register, visit: www.lchsyes.org/alive/.

Activities & Ministries

SCRIPTURE READINGS: MASS IN THE EXTRAORDINARY FORM

Saint Michael the Archangel

Epistle - Apocalypse 1:1-15

Gospel - Matthew 18:1-10

October 4 - First Friday - Saint Francis of Assisi, Confessor Epistle - Galatians 6:14-18

Gospel - Matthew 11:25-30 The weekly morning Latin Mass is now 8:00 am on

Wednesdays except for First Friday when Mass will be at 8:15am in the upper church.

Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost

Epistle - Ephesians 4:1-6

Gospel - Matthew 22:34-46

OR External Solemnity of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary

Lesson - Proverbs 8:22, 24, 32, 35

Gospel - Luke 1:26-38

To receive announcements, go to LancasterLatinMass.com and click on

"Newsletter Signup" on the homepage.

DAY OF RECOLLECTION FOR MOTHERS: Mothers of all ages are invited to a day of recollection led by Fr. Joseph Tuscan, O.F.M. Cap, Director of the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers, on Saturday, October 26 at St. Joseph Catholic Church from 8:30-11:30am. The day will include Confessions, Low Mass, Coffee & Donuts, and a talk about the

Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers, an organization that dates from the late 1800's. Parishioners and guests are welcome and their is no charge to attend; a freewill offering will be taken for Fr. Joseph's order. Please register at tinyurl.com/mothers2019.

CATHOLIC WORKER HOUSE WINTER CLOTH-

ING GIVEAWAY: Please donate your GENTLY

used CLEAN WINTER clothing for The Catholic

Worker House’s annual winter clothing giveaway

at San Juan Bautista’s Plaza, on Saturday, No-

vember 9. We are asking for WINTER WEAR ONLY for all

ages and sizes: Coats, Hats, Gloves, Sweaters, etc. KEEP IN

MIND, WE WILL NOT ACCEPT SPRING/SUMMER ATTIRE,

BLAZERS, SUITS, PANTS OR LIGHT SHIRTS, WINTER

CLOTHING ONLY! To support the significant needs, do-

nations may be taken to the Good Shepherd Room before all

Masses the weekends of October 20 and October 27.

AMERICA NEEDS FATIMA ROSARY RALLY will be held

on Saturday, October 12, beginning at 12:00 noon, in front of

Planned Parenthood, 31 S. Duke St., Lancaster. This is a

nationwide event held for the purpose of praying to the

Blessed Mother for our nation. Answer Our Lady’s plea for

prayer.

JOIN SCOUTS: The Boy Scouts have recently decided to allow girls to join Boy Scouts. For Cub Scouts, ages 6 to 10, the girls and boys will be able to meet together but be in different dens. For group events though they will be together such as Pack meetings and field trips. This fall the Pack will start to sign up girls. Many families were looking for this to be an option and many girls wanted to have the same chance to earn Eagle rank. For the older scouts, age 11 to 17, the boys and girls will be totally separate Troops. Right now, we will not be doing that. The boys meet Monday night at 7:00pm. Any interest in either the Boy Scouts or Cub Scouts, or inquiring about being a leader, call Matt Stewart, 717-587-8409, or email him at wallaby38@gmail.com.

SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH

LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA September 29, 2019

Thank you to our Bulletin Sponsor of the Week

Ganse Apothecary—355 W. King St.—(717)394-5671

www. ganseapothecary.com

You can read the bulletin online at our parish website: www.stjosephslanc.com

Parish Stewardship TIME TALENT and TREASURE

A Way of Life at Saint Joseph’s

In Pew Collection $6,085.08

Electronic Giving 3,685.00

Online Giving 556.00

Budget

9/22/2019 $13,000.00

Actual

$10,326.08

Difference

($2,673.92)

Vigils 257.90

Eight children offered their time, talent and treasure to God on September 22nd totaling $9.00 which goes

to the Missionary Childhood Association.

MASS ATTENDANCE

September 22, 2019

5:00 pm Mass 129

8:00 am Mass 118

10:30 am Mass 133

Nursery 6

1:30 pm Mass 108

3:30 pm Mass 225

Total Attendance 719

GIFT CARD SALES

Sales Profit

$740.00 $36.70

Around the Diocese

LANCASTER THEOLOGY ON TAP will meet on Thursday, October 10 at 7:00 pm at Annie Bailey's Irish Pub in Lancaster, Father Stephen Logue will speak on the topic: Catholic Bioethics 101. Father Logue, a York, PA native, is a graduate of the North American College in Rome. He currently serves as parochial vicar at St. Leo the Great in Lancaster. All young adults are welcome to attend. Check it out on totlancaster.com and Facebook for more details and other events.

DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG WOMEN’S CONFERENCE:

All women are cordially invited to the 5th annual Diocese of Harris-

burg Catholic Women’s Conference, October 12 at Bishop McDevitt

High School, Harrisburg. Our theme is Women of Light, Sisters in

Christ! Early-bird, reduced-fee registration is $37 and lasts through

October 7. On-site, same day registration is $60. Register online at

www.hbgdiocese.org/women.

ANNUAL RED MASS: The Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer ,

D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Harrisburg, will be the principal celebrant

and homilist for the Annual Diocesan Red Mass on Monday, Octo-

ber 7, at 5:30pm. at the Cathedral Parish of St. Patrick, Harris-

burg. Priests of the Diocese of Harrisburg will concelebrate the

Mass. At the Red Mass, law students, lawyers, judges, and public

officials gather to pray for God's wisdom/guidance in their pursuit of

justice. The Red Mass originated in medieval England at the time of

King Edward I, when the 12 judges of the High Court attended Mass

together on the opening day of the judicial calendar. Today, the Red

Mass coincides with the time period in which the U.S. Supreme

Court begins its new term. The Saint Thomas More Society of Cen-

tral Pennsylvania, an organization of Catholic lawyers, sponsors the

Red Mass each year. All are welcome and encouraged to attend!

RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY: Celebrate Respect Life

Sunday by participating in the Lancaster West Life

Chain on Rohrerstown Road on Sunday, October 6 from

2:00-3:00pm. Meet in Regency Square parking lot. The

Life Chain has been a national prolife event since

1987. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at Saint

Leo’s from 1:00-2:00pm will precede the Life Chain.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES COME AND SEE DINNER: The

annual Catholic Charities Come and See Dinner will take place on

Wednesday, October 23 at the Diocesan Center (4800 Union Depos-

it Road in Harrisburg). The evening includes a reception, silent and

chance auctions, buffet dinner, and remarks from Bishop Ronald

Gainer. Our featured speaker will be Teresa Tomeo - an author, syn-

dicated Catholic talk show host, and motivational speaker. Proceeds

will benefit the Catholic Charities Homes for Healing - Evergreen

House, Interfaith Shelter for Homeless Families, and Lourdeshouse

Maternity Home. All are welcome! For more information and/or to

register online, visit www.cchbg.org.

GROWING THROUGH GRIEF (a 6-week series): Monday, October 7 through November 11 from 6:00 – 8:00pm at the Pathways Center for Grief & Loss, 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy. This free six-week support series is for adults (age 18 or older) who are grieving a death that occurred at least nine months ago. The group provides a safe place for individuals to explore how they have been impacted by their loss, who they are apart from, their loved one, and how they can continue to reorganize their life. Space is limited. Interested individuals will first meet with a bereavement counselor to determine if the group will meet your needs. Call 717- 391-2413 or 800- 924-7610 by September 30 to schedule an appointment.

An Autumn Petition– Guidepost Magazine

As summer into autumn slips,* O give me grace today To rise and turn as summer's leaves Draw life and strength from heavenly rays.

(*first line from Emily Dickinson)