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“If you go to your death rather than do everything you might to prevent what is happening, you are merely
committing suicide and trying to make yourself feel
better about it. That is the act of a coward. It is beneath
contempt.” ― Jim Butcher, Dead Beat
Dear Parishioners,
Thank God, we’re still up and running. I understand that things in Cook
County aren’t looking good. Her Honor, Mayor Lightfoot, has put a
Stay at Home “advisory” in place, counseling people NOT to get
together for Thanksgiving festivities. She also seems to be threatening
Chicago aldermen who might dare to vote against Her Highness’
Spending Plan. Well, I imagine she’ll still be able to get to her
hairdresser and have extra police to guard her home. But, if she’s voted
against, those who dare to do so will see that their wards’ needs will not
be, ah, “prioritized.” Ain’t politics fun?
Friends of mine back in Philly tell me that restrictions put in place
today are worse than they were when they were activated in the spring.
Why is it that no one learns from history? Yes, there were intense
restrictions after the 1918 flu epidemic, but, you know what? Flu is still
here, mutating year in, year out. Lockdowns, shutdowns or whatever
downs will not cause Wuhan to simply disappear. It’s with us now and it
will be with us forever. Multiple lockdowns will never fix the problem.
The Swine Flu (2009) pandemic lasted for more than 1.5 years and at
least 284K people died. No lockdowns there.
We can point to the 1918 flu pandemic where lockdowns actually were
necessary – when you consider that, worldwide, 500 million people
were infected and between 17 and 50 million people died. Without
making light of infections and deaths of Wuhan (exclusively, not cases
with accompanying morbidities) – after all, two friends of mine, in
other states are afflicted – the behemoth-like measures in place here or
there, considering the relatively low infection rate and very, but very
low death rate, are, in comparison to the 1918 catastrophe, significantly
unwarranted.
And finally, the Church’s primary mission is the salvation of souls,
right? Putting the physical before the spiritual is a dangerous reversal,
my dear family.
Father Magiera
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
November 21st/22nd, 2020
A Parish Apostolate of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter
Fr. Michael W. Magiera, FSSP, KHS, ChLJ, Pastor
1329 Belleview Avenue Rockdale, IL 60436-2577
Phone: (815) 725-4469 FAX: (815) 714-2078
Father Magiera’s Email: [email protected] Website: www.fsspjoliet.wordpress.com
Facebook: St. Joseph Catholic Church – Rockdale, Illinois
Elizabeth Kelch, Co-DRE Denise Lonigro, Co-DRE Phone: (815) 729-9149 Phone: (708) 646-3834 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Office/Rectory Hours: Monday through Friday
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
2020 Liturgical Calendar and Mass Intentions
Sanctuary Lamp Intentions of Lola Hill
Sat., November 21st Our Lord Christ the King
4:15 pm Vincent Henry Tamayo (Nov. 19 anniversary)
by Gloria Tamayo
Sat., November 21st 24th and Last Sunday after Pentecost (2nd cl.)
6:00 pm Heather Boudreau
by Denise & Tony Schroenckenthaler
Sun., November 22nd 24th and Last Sunday after Pentecost (2nd cl.)
6:00 am The Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter
by L. T. Lee
8:00 am Krzyszof and Krystyna Sak
by Krystyna Sak
10:00 am Pro Populo
12:00 noon
Matalon Snow and Family
conversion to traditional
by Steven Snow
Mon., November 23rd St. Clement I, Pope and Martyr (3rd cl.)
7:30 am Weronika Molinski by Molinski Family
Tues., November 24th St. John of the Cross, Conf./Dct. (3rd cl.)
7:30 am In repentance and reparation for the sins within
our Church and our World
Wed., November 25th St. Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin/Martyr
(3rd cl.)
7:30 am + Fr. Robert Schindler by Brian Lane
Thurs., Nov. 26th St. Sylvester, Abbot (3rd cl.)
9:00 am Mateusz, Natalia and Sabastian Sak
by Krystyna Sak
Fri., November 27th Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal (4th cl.)
7:30 am
All the Souls in Purgatory especially deceased
members of FOSS
(Friends of the Suffering Souls)
Sat., November 28th Our Lady on Saturday (4th cl.)
8:00 am Mateusz, Natalia and Sabastian Sak
by Krystyna Sak
Sat., November 28th First Sunday of Advent
4:15 pm + Maria Fairman by Bartuce Family
Sat., November 28th First Sunday of Advent (1st cl.)
6:00pm + Mary Clinch by The Turk Family
Sun., November 29th First Sunday of Advent (1st cl.)
6:00 am Mr. & Mrs. D’Alessandro
by Solvatore Rigitano
8:00 am Pro Populo
10:00 am Magdalena Molinski by Molinski Family
12:00 noon Heather Boudreau
by Denise & Tony Schroeckenthaler
+ means deceased
Mass Schedule
Ordinary Form
Saturday 4:15pm
Extraordinary Form
Saturday, 6:00 pm; Sunday 8:00 am; 10:00 am; 5:30 pm (Naperville) Monday through Friday: 7:30 am
ALSO Thursday 5:30 pm, followed by Holy Hour and Benediction
AND First Friday (ONLY) 6:00 pm; Saturday 8:00 am
Holy Days of Obligation
Ordinary Form: 5:15 p.m. anticipated Mass, if a priest is available Extraordinary Form: 7:00 am & 7:00 pm
Confessions
30 minutes before Mass
Baptisms
Any weekday is possible, but Saturdays are preferred. To schedule your family’s Baptism, please call or email Fr. Magiera. Thank you very much!
Weddings
For parishioners with faithful parish membership for at least one year. Please inquire at least 6 months prior to intended date.
WELCOME VISITORS! Worship Aides for both forms of the Mass are in the pew racks. We
welcome new parishioners. Census forms are in the back of the
church, either in racks or on the tables. Turn in your form to Fr.
Magiera or place your form in the collection basket. No need to
respond ‘Amen’ at Latin Mass Holy Communion.
Prayer Intentions for the living and deceased:
Christy Becker, Jim Dernulc, Mark Evans, Cris Galounis, Michael
Kelly, Mary Lund, Kathleen Mary McNair, Ray Tomanio, Merlin
Melnarik, Kaira Paramo, Russler Family, Angie Schuman, Judy
Splayt, Fr. Chris Steinle, OSA, Jim Wright, Ken Zabel, Adele Stukas,
Aldona Peciura, Nancy Tomanio, Zita Stukas,
Hellmann/Roman/Kasperek, Robert Fearncombe, Jr., Isabella
Goodrich, Bonnie Reichstadt, Ellen McCague, Mary Mitchell,
George Magee, Fr. Christopher Manuele, Susanna Wheeler and
James Wheeler, Ricardo Martinez, Ayako Naganuma, Cole Francis
Leon, Mason Leon and Chris Galounis , Raymond Courney, Cyndy
Crane, Isabella Woodsick, Ellen Schutzius.
RIP: Ben Bazik, Joseph Birsa, Glen Dykhuizen, Tahara Dykhuizen,
Barbara Schoenberger, Fran Nelli, Dale Bixenmann, Arthur Birsa,
Mary Rose Bucciarelli, Diane Wolfe, Bonnie Nagra, Corinne
Bowers, Dr.Stephanie Pavnica, Andrew Pavnica, Maria Fairman,
George McCague, Linda Stortz, Kevin Hansen, Richard Blaskie, Fr.
Vytas Memenas, Ed Bowlan, Rich Goss, Art Johnson, Rod Springer,
Fr. Jess Testa and Lenore Anders.
By the Numbers for Nov. 7th / 8th, 2020
Regular Collection Saturday 4:15 PM
Saturday 6:00 PM
Sunday 6:00 AM
Sunday 8:00 AM
Sunday 10:00 AM
Sunday Noon
Naperville 5:30 PM
$379.00
$424.50
$567.00
$1,151.00
$775.15
$757.00
$1,511.50
Special Needs Saturday 6:00 AM
Sunday Noon
Naperville 5:30 PM
$175.00
$65.00
$50.00
Building Fund Saturday 6:00 AM
Sunday 8:00 AM
Sunday Noon
Naperville 5:30 PM
$30.00
$35.00
$95.00
725.00
OLG Seminary
Saturday 4:15 PM
Saturday 6:00 PM
Sunday 6:00 AM
Sunday 8:00 AM
Sunday 10:00 AM
Sunday Noon
Naperville 5:30 PM
$117.00
$260.55
$163.00
$611.00
$534.76
$597.00
$100.50
Votive Lights
Mass Intentions
Stained Glass Windows Repairs
Salt
Flooring
Giving Tree
$162.00
$10.00
$25.00
$2.00
$20.00
$50.00
TOTAL $9,327.96
THANK YOU VERY MUCH
Ministries Annual Appeal Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal
Monthly pledge payments for CMAA
pledges should be made in the next few
days. It is very important that these
pledges be paid so that our parish will
reach our goal. Once we reach our goal
in pledges, 70% of the surplus received
will be returned to the parish for our use.
Parish Goal: $20,700
Amount Pledged: $18,813
Pledge Amount Balance: $1,887
Amount Paid: $18,413
Remaining Unpaid Balance to Goal: $2,287
Remaining Balance to Present Pledged Amount: $400
Rebate Amount: None yet.
CMAA Continued: I give you a complete picture of our CMAA status every week. As
you can see, we still owe $2,287 to reach our goal. Yes, I know it’s
difficult. I know your first priority is the parish. I know you’re not
terribly happy with the diocese at the moment. This goes for me too.
The diocese seems to give us nothing and yet take everything –
including our rights and liberties. Still, we’ve surpassed our goal
every year since 2017. I want us to rise above our negative feelings
and carry our cross, not only resignedly and happily, but
triumphantly. I want us to get “into the diocese’s face” and tell them
that they won’t win, but we will. We will triumph in the face of
adversity. We will show them how to give and shame them for their
taking. I don’t care if we surpass this year. I just want us to reach our
goal. I want them all to know that they won’t beat us. We will beat
them. We can do this. If 100 people ponied up $22.87, we’d have it.
Will you help our parish reach its goal?
SOCIAL MEDIA
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Dressing for Church
Putting on “your Sunday best” for God should be the rule of thumb.
Gentlemen should wear dress shirts and slacks. Ties and jackets are a
wonderful touch. Ladies always look their best in dresses or skirts
and blouses and should be mindful of the virtue of modesty,
concealing shoulders, “décolletage” and avoiding tightly, form-
fitting outfits. If veils are not for you, I think there is nothing more
lovely or feminine than a beautiful hat.
Our Lady of Fatima, Pray for Us. Please join us on Sunday, December 13th at 6:00 P.M. as
we pray the Holy Rosary in reparation for the sins
committed within Christ’s Church.
Mass Intentions Mass Intention envelopes are available in the back of church. Please
PRINT and completely fill out the front of the envelope. We will do
our best to accommodate your request. Mass Intentions are filled on
a first come, first served basis. Our Mass intention dates are
completely filled for 2020 and 2021 are quickly filling up. The Mass
Intention Envelope MUST be completely filled out in order to take
your request. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
call the rectory. Thank you very much!
Advent Church Cleaning Starts at 9:00 AM, Thursday, December 3rd. Cleaning
supplies will be provided, but please bring cloths and
small buckets. Weekly volunteer cleaning crews will
receive their 2021 schedules at this time, and all
procedures will be explained. Questions? Call Nancy
Taylor at 708-299-0737.
Christmas Decorating Please help us prepare our church for the Christmas Season, by
helping us decorate on Saturday, December 12th after the 8:00AM
Mass.
Church Cleaning Crews
Phone: 708-299-0737
Email: [email protected]
Info for contacting Nancy Taylor:
Bulletin Articles If you have an article that you would like to be included in our
bulletin, please type and email your announcement to
[email protected] at least 10 days in advance. Father
Magiera must approve all articles. Thank you very much!
Sign up for Masses For the Extraordinary Form Masses please
contact Joe Brennan at 630-202-8193.
If you would like to attend SS. Peter and Paul
Mass in Naperville please contact Terry at
[email protected] or call 630-716-0153.
Ordinary Form Mass on Saturdays at 4:15 p.m. please call the
rectory at 815-725-4469 or use the sign-up sheet in back of the
church.
Religious Education Calendar – Ordinary Form As a reminder, please log in to your Zoom class at 2:45 p.m.
Thank you very much!
November 21st – Religious Education
November 28th – No Class – Happy Thanksgiving
December 5th – Religious Education
December 12th – Religious Education
December 19th – Religious Education
December 26th – No Class – Merry Christmas
Thanksgiving Day Mass
Please join us on Thursday,
November 26, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. for
our Annual Thanksgiving Day Mass. Father
Magiera will bless a variety of breads will be
handed out to each family in attendance.
Annual Giving Tree Service Project Help bring some joy this holiday season by
donating to our Giving Tree! We are now accepting
food, toiletries, and monetary donations to help feed
20 families this holiday season. We also have gift
tags near the entrance of the church that include
gifts for the residents at Sunny Hill Nursing Home. Please bring all
donations to the church by December 6th. Thank you for your
kindness in helping to make our Giving Tree a success!
We are also in need of families and friends who are looking to
volunteer their time this holiday season to help sort the donations
and shop for additional goods on Saturday, December 12th from
11:00-2:00 p.m. and deliver on Sunday, December 13th at 10:30 a.m.
Masks must be worn at all times, temperatures will be taken upon
arrival to the school, and social distancing will be followed. Thank
you for your time to help Rockdale families in need.