Dear Parishioners,

This weekend marks either the Third Sunday AFTER

Easter or the Fourth Sunday OF Easter. Ah, well, you

say tomAto, I say tomAHto. No matter what, the Easter season goes

on, as do all major seasons in the liturgical year, for 40 days.

This weekend brings us closer to a few more major feasts in the

liturgical calendar. The first major feast will be the Ascension of Our

Lord into Heaven. That would be Ascension THURSDAY and no

other day. True, these days, it’s often celebrated on the following

Sunday, but that is not something set in stone, even in the new

calendar. That is followed by Pentecost Sunday, 10 days later. Then

comes Trinity Sunday, which is followed by Corpus Christi. That

particular feast also falls on a Thursday, the Thursday after Trinity.

But again, it is often the case that it is celebrated liturgically on the

following Sunday. In the new calendar, it MUST be celebrated that

day. In the old calendar, it MAY be celebrated that day, but, then, as

an External Solemnity. That means that, in the old calendar, Corpus

Christi is, indeed celebrated on the Thursday following Trinity

Sunday, but can also be celebrated again on the following Sunday.

That is our tradition here. And we do a wonderfully solemn job of it.

First Communicants are in the front of the procession followed by

Our Lord in the monstrance.

Well, I’m getting ahead of myself. This third/fourth Sunday, and all

post-Easter Sundays, features the Gospel of John. The first readings

in the OF for the Sundays after Easter come from the Acts of the

Apostles. In the EF, Acts plays a prominent role only during the

Easter Octave, and yet, not for the complete octave.

I personally love the Acts of the Apostles. If one ever wants to get a

good look t the life of the very early Church, Acts is the place to go.

What a journey; to start with Acts and then proceed into the

fascinating accounts of the Church Fathers. What a fascinating

Church we have, my children and my friends.

Father Magiera

Saint Joseph Catholic Church

May 11/12, 2019

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) 725-1820

Rectory/Emergencies: (815) 725-1051

Email: frmagiera@rcdoj.org 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: stjosephrep@hotmail.com Email: deniselonigro@gmail.com

Office/Rectory Hours: Monday through Friday

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

2019 Liturgical Calendar and Mass Intentions

Sanctuary Lamp Intentions of

Sat., May 11th Fourth Sunday of Easter (OF)

4:15 pm Lukasz Granat by Bridgette Granat

Sun. May 12th 3rd Sunday after Easter (2nd cl.)

10:00 am Pro Populo

Mon., May 13th St. Robert Bellarmine

Bishop, Confessor, & Doctor (3rd cl.)

7:30 am In repentance and reparation for the sins within our

Church and our World

Tues., May 14th St. Boniface, Martyr (4th cl.) 7:30 am Maria Fairman by Bartuce Family

Wed., May 15th St. John Baptist de la Salle, Confessor (3rd cl.)

Unscheduled Triumph & Reign of the Immaculate Heart of Mary by

Brian Kelleher

Thur., May 16th St. Ubaldus, Bishop & Confessor (3rd cl.)

5:15 pm Lori Spisak

Fri., May 17th St. Paschal Baylon, Confessor (3rd cl.)

7:30 am Lori Spisak

Sat., May 18th St. Venantius, Martyr (3rd cl.)

8:00 am

in Minooka Patti Bammel by Brian Bammel

Sat., May 18th Fifth Sunday of Easter (OF)

4:15 pm Edward Gould by Family

Sun. May 19th Fourth Sunday after Easter (2nd cl.)

10:00 am Pro Populo

+ means deceased

Our Lady of Fatima, Pray for Us.

Please joins us on Monday, May 13th at 6:00 P.M. as

we pray the Holy Rosary in reparation for the sins

committed within Christ’s Church.

Mass Schedule

Ordinary Form

Saturday 4:15pm

Extraordinary Form

Sunday 10:00 am; 5:30 pm (Naperville) Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 7:30 am

Thursday 5:15 pm, followed by Holy Hour and Benediction

Saturday 8:00 am (3rd Saturday at Poor Clares in Minooka, Illinois)

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, Richard Blaskie, Jim Dernulc, Mark Evans, Cris

Galounis, Michael Kelly, Mary Lund, Kathleen Mary McNair, Ray

Tomanio, Merlin Melnarik, Fr. Vytas Memenas, 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.

RIP: Ben Bazik, Glen Dykhuizen, Tahara Dykhuizen, Barbara

Schoenberger, Fran Nelli, Dale Bixenmann, Arthur Birsa, Mary Rose

Bucciarelli, Diane Wolfe, Bonnie Nagra, Corinne Bowers,

Dr.Stephanie Pavnica, George McCague.

Illinois Right to Life’s 51st Annual Banquet Please join us on Friday, May 17, 2019, at the Carlisle in Lombard,

IL. Cocktail hour begins at 6pm, followed by dinner and a program

at 7pm. Our keynote speaker will be Trey Gowdy, former Congress-

man and outspoken pro-life advocate. This is our largest fundraiser

of the year. It will determine just how many hearts and minds we can

change and lives we can save, as we work to restore a culture that re-

spects and protects human life in Illinois. We hope you can join us!

To purchase tickets, go to www.IllinoisRightToLife.org/Banquet or

call 312.422.9300.

CCW Spring Luncheon CCW will be holding their Spring Luncheon at Al’s Steakhouse on

Tues, May 14, at 1:00pm. We will order from the menu. All ladies of

the Parish are welcome. Please call Felice at 815-729-3205 to RSVP

by Sunday, May 12. Please join us for a lovely luncheon!

Donuts During the month of May, donuts will be available

every Sunday following our 10:00 AM Mass in the

church basement. Everyone is welcome!

Potluck Please join us for our potluck brunch following

our 10:00 AM Mass on June 23rd, 2019.

Everyone is welcome! We will not have a

potluck in July or August. Our scrumptious

potlucks will resume in September.

Bulletin Articles If you have an article that you would like to be included in our bulletin,

please type and email your announcement to stjosephrep@hotmail.com at

least 10 days in advance. Father Magiera must approve all articles. Thank

you very much!

Regular Collection 4:15 PM $712.00

10:00 AM $1,742.00

5:30 PM $2,015.00

Catholic Home Missions 4:15 PM $50.00

5:30 PM $3.00

Special Needs 4:15 PM $344.00

10:00 AM $90.00

5:30 PM $23.00

Votive $56.00

Music $150.00

Building Improvements $100.00

Pot Luck $69.00

Sanctuary Lamp $20.00

$5,374.00

Thank You !!!

By the Numbers - May 5, 2019 Collection:

SOCIAL MEDIA

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Join Catholic Charities’ Board of Young Professionals The Board of Young Professionals at Catholic Charities, Diocese of

Joliet is expanding and seeking new members! Membership is open

to young professionals, ages 21-40, who are committed to helping

the poor and vulnerable in their communities. This is a great

opportunity to network with other professionals and gain board

experience.

Meetings are held throughout the diocese to accommodate

professionals from all areas. Members gather for bi-annual meetings

which include socialization, networking, and dinner in addition to

the meeting. A variety of optional social events and service projects

are held frequently so members can choose activities that meet their

interests and fit into their busy schedules.

Interested? Join us for a fun meet-and-greet on June 4th in

Naperville. For more information, please contact Edith Avila Olea at

eavilaolea@cc-doj.org. We can’t wait to meet you!

LITURGICAL PERSONNEL SCHEDULE

Date Altar

Servers

Lector Eucharistic

Minister

Celebrant

Saturday,

May 11th

4:15 pm

Manuel G.

Brian O.

Nicola B. Marrianne O. Fr. Jeff Smialek

Sunday,

May 12th

10:00 am

David A.

Cory L.

John G.

Joseph G.

Peter G.

Joe J.

Fr. Michael

Magiera

Monday,

May 13th

7:30 am

David A.

Fr. Michael

Magiera

Tuesday,

May 14th

7:30 a.m.

David A.

Fr. Michael

Magiera

Thursday,

May 16th

5:15 pm

Dominic F.

David A.

Fr. Michael

Magiera

Friday,

May 17th

7:30 am

Joe J. Fr. Michael

Magiera

Saturday,

May 18th

8:00 am in

Minooka

Miguel P. Fr. Michael

Magiera

Saturday,

May 18th

4:15 pm

Erick G.

Angel J.

Rose S. Bob S. Fr. Don Buggert

Sunday,

May 19th

10:00 am

Cory L.

Lou s.

Josh L.

Dominic F.

Augustine F.

Joe J.

Fr. Michael

Magiera

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!