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The

St. Joseph Catholic Church—Libertyville, Illinois

www.stjoseph-libertyville.org

March 22, 2020

4th Sunday of Lent

Carpenter

Our Vision Through our

Baptism and Eucharist,

we are called to love

as Christ loves and

serve as Christ serves.

Our MissionIn Jesus Christ, we will grow

and flourish through� Engaging, welcoming and

building community� Lifelong faith formation��Social justice and service

to others in need� Engaging and

understanding the energy and interests of our youth� Prayer and worship that deepens our spiritual life

our resources wiselyso that we

may live life

abundantly!

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My Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Cardinal Cupich has mandated the suspension of all liturgies and public gatherings until further notice. The Cardinal’s decision is the result of the continuing spread of coronavirus/COVID-19 and based on current guidelines from local public health departments recommending the cancellation of public gatherings.

In compliance with this mandate, the following will not be held until further notice: Weekday Masses Weekend Masses Baptism Confirmation Saturday Reconciliation Stations of the Cross

The church will remain open for private prayer: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

The Saturday 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 9:00 a.m. Masses will continue to be live-streamed at www.stjoseph- libertyville.org/live. We have just begun live-streaming of the 6:30 a.m. Mass Monday-Saturday at the same www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/live parishioners and visitors to attend these Masses. The live-streaming provides an opportunity to remain connected

www. archchicago.org/coronavirus.

It is important that the parish be able to continue its vital work during this crisis. We encourage you to continue your important support through your generous giving. Please sign up for online giving at www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/give. Or use your smart phone to text a gift to the parish by following the instructions at the bottom of page 7 of this Carpenter. You are also welcome to mail or drop off your weekly envelope at the mail-drop at the Parish Office.

The Parish Office will be closed until further notice. Please contact staff or clergy through email only, as phone cover-www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/staff.

We will continue to monitor this fluid situation and we will share new or additional guidelines as we receive them. Our website and social media accounts will also be updated. This is a challenging time for all of us. We ask for your patience, understanding and prayers.

In gratitude, Fr. John Trout

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All liturgical celebrations and all parish events and meetings are canceled until further notice.

The Parish Office is also closed. Contact clergy or staff by email. Email addresses may be found at

www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/staff

2020 Lenten Almsgiving Project Your gifts for the

dropped off any day from now until March 28 in the Church Narthex. Church will be open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. On Sunday, March 29, please bring your gifts to the Gym before Noon. Volunteers are needed to help with the distribution

March 29. Please contact Mary Causey at mcausey@stjoseph-libertyviille.org. Thank you for your generosity.

Green Tip for Lent LENTEN FAST FOR CREATION: REDUCE SINGLE-USE PLASTIC Plastic waste is clogging landfills and waterways, disrupting ecosystems and poisoning food chains. The average

are actually recycled. Plastic takes centuries to degrade and breaks down into smaller pieces that harm wildlife when animals mistake it for food. Let’s sacrifice convenience in favor of protecting God’s wonderful gift of Creation.

CFTK Group Builds BedsMembers from Community for the King-dom Group No. 16 rolled up their sleeves

-enly Peace Bed Ministry, building beds for children who do not have a bed to sleep in. Completed pieces for the beds were delivered and assembled at their homes. Want to join a small group (after the suspension of event closures)? Visit www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/community-for-the-kingdom

Bed Ministry Rushes To Deliver Beds The St. Joseph Bed Ministry worked hard the weekend of March 14-15 to make sure that as many kids as possible were able to receive a bed to sleep in before the mandatory delivery shut-down went into effect. We are pleased to share that every child on our waiting list received a bed as of bed-time on March 15. Thank you!

Pope Francis’ Prayer to Our Lady, Health of the Sick

Editor’s Note: Pope Francis composed a prayer to Our Lady, Health of the Sick,to implore her protection during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. (Source: Vatican News)

O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope.

in Jesus’ pain, with steadfast faith.

You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need.We are certain that you will provide, so that, as you did at Cana of Galilee,joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial.

through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection.

Do not despise our please—we who are put to the test—

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Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations Is Cancelled

Until we can resume our Thursday

pray in private.Prayer for Vocations: Father, we beg you for an increase

in religious vocations and holy marriages in our

to your call. Choose from our homes those who are needed for your work and strengthen us with the courage to say “yes” and to follow you.

and foster vocations to the priesthood, religious life, lay ministry or whatever path you are calling us to follow. We ask this in Jesus’ name.

Faith Formation—————————————

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Parish Food Pantry Is Still OpenThe food pantry is open the regular hours of Monday and Thursday, 11:30-1:00 p.m. The pantry is

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—————————Social Justice & Service

——––––—–—–—————––––––––––––––Youth

Please join us in welcoming the following new parish members: Elizabeth Marotz, Andrew Scott and Ana & Leandro Olivera. Welcome to our community of faith!

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Shout Praisesto the Lord!Enroll in the Ministry of Praise! The Ministry of Praise is a call to those in nursing homes, retirement homes, the home-bound and all seniors. What will Ministers be asked to do? Simply pray. Each month you will receive a let-ter from a staff member or parishioner asking you to pray for intentions. It is a call to join in a chorus of prayer. There are no dues or meetings. Please contact Debbie Costa at 847-347-3601 or email Debbie at drc233@aol.com.

Mass Intentions

There will be a live-streamed Mass Monday through Saturday at 6:30 a.m. available to view at www.stjoseph-libertyville/liveParishioners are NOT to come to these Masses in Church. The following intentions will be prayed for at the live-streamed daily Masses.Monday March 23

Garganta-Dopico Family

Robert J. ZengelerTuesday March 24 Charles Kometer Bob Parkinson Robert B. Sewall Francis X. Quigley, Sr.Wednesday March 25 Robert L. Fraga, Sr. Eileen Nettesheim Rosie Beattie Katie BlockThursday March 26 Bob & Jean Mitchell William Claypool Kevin Scanlan Sophie & Edward NowakFriday March 27 Calix Miller

Evelyn BajdaSaturday March 28 Joe Soprani Bill Shannon

Please Pray for the Sick

Donna WantrobskiMarion O’Neill

Maria CotonJanice KleinschmidtMichelle Lucas Freer

Mary Pikula

Connor Boyle

Fernando BenavidesPeter Krol

Rita GaglianoDavid GuimondCarol MichalskiTerry Venchus

Joseph LocascioB. J. CarrollSean Kolber

Micah Peckels Quirk

notify the parish office if your lovedone is still in need of our prayers.

In Memory

Please pray for the soul of: Fr. Ronald Anglim

During this time, these two Masses will be live-streamed and available

to view at www.stjoseph-libertyville/live. Parishioners are NOT to come to

either of these Masses in Church.

Saturday, March 285:00 p.m. Fr. TroutSunday, March 299:00 Fr. Luboyera

Presiders/Deacons

Prayer & Worship——––––—–—–——–———–

Email Security Alert Over the past few months, there have been reports of email messages being sent from Father Trout's email address requesting help or financial assistance. The emails that have been sent appear to be very similar to Father Trout’s account. Father Trout would never send an email requesting financial assistance. If you receive an email from Father Trout or from any staff member, the address will end in @stjoseph-libertyville.org. The scam email address will often appear to be similar, however, upon a closer look the subtle changes become apparent. When receiving any email, please verify the address extension. For example, our email address is info@stjoseph-libertyville.org not info@stjosephlibertyville.org@gmail.com. You may also see the sender’s actual email address by using your mouse to hover over the sender’s name or by viewing the “reply to” address. Please always confirm by phone or in person before sending money or clicking on links.

Accountability——––––—–—–—————–––

Worship Aid for Your Use at HomeYou may download/print a PDF of each weekend Mass worship aid by going to www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/live where you can find the worship aids. We hope this will be a help for you.

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–—–—————–––––––––––––Accountability

Do You Match?

Corporate matching gifts are a type of philanthropy in which companies fi-nancially match donations that their

-tions. When an employee makes a do-nation, they can request a matching gift from their employer, who then makes their own donation. Companies usually match donations at a 1:1 ratio, but some will match at a 2:1, 3:1 or even a 4:1 ratio. Matching gifts can make a huge differ-

Some key matching gift statistics:-

nated through matching gift programs annually.

matching gift programs.

companies with matching gift programs. More companies now include religious

Church, in their matching gifts program. If your employer does not match dona-

-tions, they may match donations made to educational institutions, such as St. Joseph Catholic School, and to institu-tions providing a service to community members regardless of religious beliefs, such as food banks, like our food pantry. Check your employer’s policies to see how your matching gift can help St. Joseph Catholic Church!

Early Carpenter Deadlines-

issue at the parish website, www,stjoseph-libertyville.org. During this time of clo-sures, there will be a limited number of hard copies of The Carpenter available in the Narthex of the Church (see open Church hours on page 2).

The Coronavirus Impact Based on current guidelines from local public health departments, which recommend the cancellation of public gatherings involving 10 or more people,

-til further notice of all liturgical services. While the celebration of Masses has stopped, the financial need for our parish has not stopped. St. Joseph Catholic Church counts on your donations to support over 100 ministries which comprise over 3,300 members. Last year, our collections were down and we asked you to consider increas-ing your donations and you responded generously. We closed the gap in six short weeks! We need your help again as the coronavirus is impacting our collections.

what we normally receive in a given weekend. Our operating costs, such as heat, electricity, insurance, etc. continue regardless of the coronavirus. Here are three ways you can continue to support St. Joseph Catholic Church:

2. On-line at www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/give and enter your gift amount.3. Mail or drop off your donation in the mail slot at the parish office located at 121

This is a challenging time for all of us and we thank you for your continued support!

STAY HEALTHY AND PRAY!

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Bulletin Submissions

Submit Carpenter articles to Marie Tuohy (marietuohy@sbcglobal.net) after approval by your Pastoral Staff Leadbe received by Noon on the Monday before issue date.

New Parishioners

Welcome! Please stop or call the parish office weekdays from 9:00 to 4:00 p.m. or download registration form on-line at www.stjoseph-libertyville.org.

Announcements at Mass

Due to Jasmine Sosa at jsosa@stjoseph-libertyville.org & Deacon George Kashmar at gkashmar@stjoseph-libertyville.org by noon on Mondays. Guideline: 1-2 sentences.

Babysitting During Mass

The Nursery Ministry will care for 1- to 5-year-olds during the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Drop child off in the Loughry Room no earlier than 8:45 a.m. Office Hours & Evening AccessMonday through Friday and 8:00 a.m.-Noon on Saturday. The front door of the P.O.M. Center has a keypad for entry into its vesti-

before 4:30 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) or by 12:00 Noon on Saturday (for weekend meetings) if you cannot make it by 4:30 (M-F) or by Noon Saturday, please call the office, 847-362-2073, before 4:30 (M-F) or Noon Saturday to reserve your key and to get the access code for the vestibule, where the key will be kept. You must return the key immediately after your event by putting it in the same box you obtained it from, NOT in the slot to the left of the door.

Accessibility

If you have a disability and require special accommodations at a parish event, please call the parish office.

Ministry of Care,

Sacrament of the Sick

The Sacrament of the Sick is celebrated at 8:30 a.m. Mass on the 2nd Saturday of each month, or by arrangement. Contact the parish office

-munion.

Funeral Planning

Please call the parish office for assistance from a Bereavement Minister and a funeral planning guide.

Matrimony

Congratulations! Please contact the parish office as soon as you are engaged. Six months

is usually required for marriage preparation.

Infant Baptism

the Pre-Baptismal Session 3 months prior to birth; 6:00 p.m. the 2nd Monday of every odd-numbered month at 6:00 p.m. in church.Baptism for School-

Aged Children

Preparation classes for parents and children begin in September. Call 847-362-5797 for information and registration.

Sacrament of Penance

Celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday morn-ings or by arrangement.

Pray the Rosary

The Rosary is prayed in church at 7:55 a.m. Monday through Saturday.

Worship Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities persons with hearing aids east end of narthex Ramped north entrances to narthex

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Stay Connected! We have options for everyone! Website:www.stjoseph-libertyville.org www.facebook.com/SJLibertyville www.youtube.com/sjlibertyville

www.twitter.com/SJLibertyville www.instagram.com/SJLibertyvilleEmail Newsletter: sign up at http://bit.ly/StJoesNewsletter Receive emails from the parish—sent out twice a month.

Stewardship of Treasure

Weekly Offering for March 1, 2020 Current Year Last Year Over (Under) Last Year Week Year to Date Week Year to Date Week Year-to-Date

Electronic GivingTotal Collection $45,007 $1,516,932 $54,144 $1,481,588 $(9,137) $35,345

Difference $2,777 $(3,348)Thank You! St. Joseph Parish is grateful to those who give generously on the weekends and monthly through our automatic contribution program. Thank you to those who regularly and generously give of their treasure as well as those who give of their time and talent to support the work our parish does in the name of Jesus Christ. Learn more at www.stjoseph-libertyville.org.

Accountability——––––—–—–—————–––

Thoughts on Giving “Not as man sees does God see, because man sees the appearance but the Lord looks into the heart.” (1 Samuel

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Breaking Open the Word

A Journey to Discipleship–Jesus Companions Us Through Scripture

2. Invite Response. Invite individuals to respond to a word, phrase or passage that strikes them in some way.

Next Sunday’s Gospel — John 11: 3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45 (short version)Leader: John Response: Glory to You, O Lord

Reflection Well! Isn’t this a unique Lent? Whether or not we had resolved to embrace specific spiritual practices, it appears that

can have. We know that the sacramental grace we receive in the Blessed Sacrament strengthens us and motivates us to live in the joy

have the One who has the power over death walking with us? Let us not lose heart over things that are out of our control but instead, let us seek other ways to keep the reality of Christ’s presence in our daily lives.

the life.” So while our Lenten journey may have been detoured to one degree or another, take heart…we march on to the Resurrection! For further reflection on Miracles as Signs of the Kingdom, see The Catechism of the Catholic Church,

paragraphs 547-550; and on the Place of Sickness in the Life of Christians, paragraphs 1500-1513.Reflection Questions -

the more active pursuit of my Catholic faith? through Scripture? prayer? spiritual reading? 3. In today’s world, we are called to make Christ’s presence real to others. In these challenging times, what might I do to share Jesus’ life-giving power with others? What might I do in the remaining days of Lent to make Christ more present in my family? my parish? my community?

Readings for the Week

the one you love is ill.” When Jesus heard this he said, “This ill-ness is not to end in death, but is for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified through it.” Now Jesus loved Mar-

he remained for two days in the place where he was. Then after this he said to his disciples, “Let us go back to Judea.”

been in the tomb for four days. When Martha heard that Je-sus was coming, she went to meet him; but Mary sat at home. Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that whatever you ask of God, God will give you.” Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise.” Martha said, “I know he will rise, in the resurrection on the last day.” Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and every-one who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” She said to him, “Yes, Lord. I have come to believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, the one who is coming into the world.”

“Where have you laid him?” They said to him, “Sir, come and

But some of them said, “Could not the one who opened the eyes of the blind man have done something so that this man would not have died?” So Jesus, perturbed again, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone lay across it. Jesus said, “Take away the stone.” Mar-tha, the dead man’s sister, said to him, “Lord, by now there will be a stench; he has been dead for four days.” Jesus said to her, “Did I not tell you that if you believe you will see the glory of

and said, “Father, I thank you for hearing me. I know that you always hear me; but because of the crowd here I have said this,

man came out, tied hand and foot with burial bands, and his face was wrapped in a cloth. So Jesus said to them, “Untie him and let him go.” Now many of the Jews who had come to Mary and seen what he had done began to believe in him.The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Monday: Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 St. Turibius of Mogrovejo

Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 5:31-47Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53