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ST. JOSEPH PARISH
www.stjosephgarrett.com Rectory-Father Shafer, pastor (260)357-0381
Parish Staff (260)357-3122 Rev. Jim Shafer, Pastor, ext. 10 Email: [email protected]
Jill Lay, Administrative Assistant ext. 22 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Monday-Friday-8:00-4:30
School Staff (260)357-5137
Kristine Call, Principal ext. 16 [email protected]
St. Martin’s Soup Kitchen (260)357-0382 Hours: Monday and Thursday-4pm to 6pm
St. Martin’s Clothes Closet (260)357-0382 Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday-9:00am-Noon Thursday 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Prayer Line: Call Mary Rose Kimmel at (260)357-0360 to activate.
Bulletin Deadline: Monday at 1:00pm [email protected]
Mass Times - Daily: Thursday: 6:00pm; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:30 am
Weekend: Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Confessions are heard on Saturday from 3:45pm to 4:15pm. Also by appointment.
Please contact the Parish Center for informa-tion in scheduling Baptisms and Weddings.
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Mission Statement St. Joseph Parish, in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, is a community of God’s people. We, as a faith-filled com-munity, through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, worship the Father by imitating the Son. We reach out to all people by evangelizing through the spiritual and corporal works of mercy for the dignity of all human life. By our daily proclamation of the Gospel and celebration of the sacraments, addressing our spiritual, social and educational needs, we shine with the love of Christ.
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Respect Life St. Joseph’s Respect Life Committee wants to know of expectant mothers in our community, as well as our par-ish, so we may give them a Welcome Baby gift. Please call the parish office, or Pat Wiant at 357-4765, or Kathy Hyde at 357-5239 with names or questions. Thank you!
School News
“Brothers and sisters: Rejoice always. Pray without ceas-ing. In all circumstances give thanks..” These beautiful words by St Paul set the tone for this 3rd Sunday of Ad-vent. Rejoice! Back in the Latin days, we called this Gaudete Sunday, Rejoice Sunday. It is not only the half mark of Advent, but also halfway through this period of time when we work hard to make a better highway for the coming of the Lord within our hearts. Isaiah the prophet reminds us concerning the Messiah’s coming among us: bringing glad tidings to all that is poor in me, healing all that is broken in my heart, giving liberty to me from all that holds me captive, setting me free from all that keeps me prisoner, announcing to me a year of grace abundant from a loving God. What more do we need? Spend some time this week focusing on what He can do for you…your poverty, your wounds, your prisons…your Savior is coming to set you free. Then bring that poverty, wound and prison to our Reconciliation Service this Tuesday evening at 7:00. Your Jesus is waiting to love you. Come, Lord Jesus, come. Thanks so much for your generous outpouring of food and help as our St Martin ministry prepared baskets for Christ-mas dinners for those who needed it. The workers there were overwhelmed by your kindness. And God must be smiling on you for your charity. Do not forget your end of year gifts to the parish. If you want to make one, be sure to do so by December 29 at the office, or December 30-31 in the collection at church. One last reminder: next weekend is a busy one here at church…4th Sunday of Advent Masses at 4:30 pm Saturday, and 8:00 and 10:30 am Sunday. Then Sunday afternoon Christmas Eve Masses begin at 4:00 pm and again at 6:30 pm…on Monday, Christmas Day, our Mass is at 9:00 am. Two separate obligations, two Masses required. May your Advent journey continue to be a blessed one! O how much He wants to love you! St Joseph, pray for us. Fr. Jim
All are welcome to St. Joseph Catholic School's Christmas Program! Please join us Monday, December 18, for a joyful and glorified event. There will be two shows on that day, 9:00 a.m. in the morning and 6:00 p.m. in the evening. If you have found yourself lost in the hustle and bustle this season, this is a perfect way to find the Christmas Spirit. O Come Let Us Adore Him!
Christmas Preludes The Children's Choir will sing a prelude before the 4:00 mass on Christmas Eve. It will begin at 3:40 PM. The Adult Choir will sing a prelude before the 6:30 mass on Christmas Eve beginning at 6:00.
Church Decorating
We will be decorating the church for Christmas on December 21 at 11:00 a.m. Please consider helping us make the church look special for Christmas. The more people that help the quicker it gets done. If you have any
questions, please contact Chrissy DePew.
Religious Ed Classes
There will be no religious ed classes on December 24 or December 31. Classes will resume on January 7.
Knights of Columbus Family Night
The Knights of Columbus are having a family night at the Fort Wayne Komets hockey game, Friday, February 9, at 8:00 p.m. All are invited. For more info, contact Brook VandeZande by email at [email protected].
Women’s Care Center
St. Joseph Church family, Thank you for your generous gift to the Women’s Care Center of Northeast Indiana! Our counselors have seen almost 500 women in the first 16 months of opera-tion—this far exceeds our expectations. Your giving makes it possible for us to continue walking with families as they welcome new life. Have a very blessed Advent as we await and welcome Jesus!
Blessings, Sarah Speer Board of Directors Women’s Care Center
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Mass Schedule
Third Sunday of Advent
To all Ministers please remember to arrive 15 minutes before Mass and please sign in at the Sacristy. Thank you.
Monday, December 18, 2017 Monday of the Third Week of Advent 8:30 a.m. John Mattes & family
Tuesday, December 19, 2017 Tuesday of the Third Week of Advent 8:30 a.m. Eldon Hile
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent 8:30 a.m. Dick & Marty Gentis
Thursday, December 21, 2017 Memorial of Saint Peter Canisius, Priest & Doctor of the Church 6:00 p.m. L. Kniola
Friday, December 22, 2017 Friday of the Third Week of Advent 8:30 a.m. Spiritual welfare of Heather Post
Saturday, December 23, 2017 Vigil of the Fourth Sunday of Advent 4:30 p.m. Parish Family
Sunday, December 24, 2017 Fourth Sunday of Advent 8:00 a.m. Jean Ellison 10:30 a.m. Jack Feagler
Ministry Schedule
Homebound Schedule for December 24 List 1: Tom & Patty O’Connor
Saturday, December 23-4:30 p.m. Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion: Bob Cole, Erin Tuttle, & Gloria Didion Hospitality Ministers: Scott & Cande Bishop Lector: Amy McAlary Musicians: Kit Miller, Care Urbine, & Pat Wiant Servers: Clayton Fielden & Grace McAlary
Sunday, December 24–8:00 a.m. Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion: Denise Sew-elin, Chris Hoeffel, & Barb Moyer Hospitality Ministers: Christopher & Kara Stevens Lector: Candy Beber Musicians: Tom Novy & Holly Joseph Servers: Luca Stevens & Sarah Cooper
Sunday, December 24–10:30 a.m. Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion: Deb Lytle, Christopher DePew, & Senella Martinez Hospitality Ministers: Bill & Jenny O’Connor Lector: Kristine Call Musicians: Diane Ort & Danielle Sarrazine Servers: EmmaRose Gowgiel & Jessica Culbertson
Our parish now offers Online Giving, a web-based
electronic contribution application. We are providing this
service so that you have the option to manage your contri-
butions online or with your offering envelopes. This ser-
vice is safe and secure. And it is convenient for you. Sign
up for Online Giving by visiting our parish website at
www.stjosephgarrett.com and selecting the Online Giving
link, or visit
https://www.osvonlinegiving.com/3057.
Contributions December 10, 2017
$5,164
Time, Talent, and Treasure of our Children
My Time: prayed, being good, time out of day to draw angels, helping My Talent: learning words, sports, sharing, donated a toy to the families who don’t have any My Treasure: $18.60
Parish Contacts Finance Council-Bill [email protected] Liturgical Music-Kit [email protected] Religious Education-Parish [email protected] Parish Council- Communion for the Homebound-Tom & Patty O’[email protected] Building & Grounds Committee-Dave DeKoninck-Phone-570-6802 Soup Kitchen-Pat Wiant-357-4765 Clothes Closet-Mary Lou DeWitt-Phone-553-0122
December: Month of the Immaculate Conception Our Holy Father’s Prayer Intention: That the elderly, sustained by families and Christian communities, may ap-ply their wisdom and experience to spreading the faith and forming the new generations Pro-Life Prayer Intention: For pregnant women who are considering an abortion.
Living Rosary Intention: For all parents
Upcoming Events Week of December 18-24, 2017
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
3:45-4:15 p.m. Confession
4:30 p.m. MASS
8:00 a.m. MASS
10:30 a.m. MASS
4:00 p.m. Christ-mas Eve Mass
6:30 p.m. Christ-
mas Eve Mass
8:30 a.m. MASS
8:30 a.m. MASS
Adoration
7:00 p.m. Advent
Reconciliation Service
8:30 a.m. MASS
10:00 a.m.
Church Decorating for Christmas
6:00 p.m. MASS
8:30 a.m. MASS
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Shorty’s Steakhouse
127 N. Randolph St., Garrett, IN
260-357 -5665
Daily Specials Homemade Crab Cakes, Seafood
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Hours-CLOSED Sun. & Mon.
Open-Tues-Thurs. 11AM-9PM, Fri. & Sat. 11AM-10PM
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VISION SOURCE Douglas C. Morrow, O.D. Megan E. McClure, O.D.
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(260) 357-6261
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(260) [email protected]
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Miller’s Market1350 So. Randolph St., Garrett
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Phone (260) 357-3022
Senior Discount 5% on Wednesday
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