Dear Parishioners,

First of all, Good News. Though some parishioners

already know, I want to tell you all that I have secured

the services of another priest who will “take up the slack” for those

days at the beginning of my vacation and at the end of my vacation. Let

me reiterate my vacation plans: I’ll take off for Florida on Monday,

August 10, after the 7:30 am Mass and I’ll return Friday, August 28.

From Tuesday, August 11 through Friday, August 14, the 7:30 am

Masses will be celebrated by my friend Father Scott Haynes. He will

also take the Masses from Tuesday, August 25 through Friday, August

28. My FSSP colleague, Father Zachary Akers will celebrate all Masses

from Saturday, August 15 through Monday, August 24.

I have plans to spend my time in Florida with my brother-in-law, as I

did last year. This year, though, instead of celebrating Mass in Fort

Myers, I’ll celebrate Mass in Naples. I’m very much looking forward to

it. I only hope that Wuhan doesn’t rear its ugly head and put the kibosh

on my vacation. Ah, well, even if it does, my brother-in-law and I will

simply hang out at his sister’s house in Naples. It’s a bit far to the Gulf,

but she has a lovely pool.

July is the month of the Precious Blood. The feast of the same name

opened the month on July 1. The feasts of some quite famous saints are

celebrated this month: The Visitation of Our Lady; Ss. Cyril and

Methodius who brought Catholicism to the Slavs; St. Bonaventure; Our

Lady of Mt. Carmel; St. Mary Magdalene; St. James, the Greater; St.

Martha; St. Ignatius of Loyola.

On the other hand, we have reminders of worldly evils that happened in

July; among them: President Garfield was shot; The Battle of Britain;

the detonation of the first atomic bomb; the great fire of Rome; and,

perhaps arguably, the worst event for societies and the Church, the start

of the French Revolution, le Quatorze Juillet, 14 July, le Jour de la

Bastille, Bastille Day.

I have an idea. How about this July we all make a renewed promise to

the Blessed Trinity, dedicating ourselves to further the work of the

Church in today’s world and to let ourselves be washed, over and over

again in the Blood of the Savior. God bless you all.

Father Magiera

Saint Joseph Catholic Church

July 11th/12th , 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: michael_magiera@hotmail.com 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

2020 Liturgical Calendar and Mass Intentions

Sanctuary Lamp Intentions of Lola Hill

Sat., July 11th Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:15 pm + Maria Fairman by the Bartuce Family

Sat., July 11th 6th Sunday after Pentecost (2nd cl.)

6:00 pm Rockdale Police Department

Sun., July 12th 6th Sunday after Pentecost (2nd cl.)

8:00 am Alexander Davis by the Hansen Family

10:00 am Pro Populo

Mon., July 13th Feria (4th cl.)

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

our Church and our World

Tues., July 14th St. Bonaventure, Bp./Conf./Dct. (3rd cl.) 7:30 am + Kevin Hansen by Beth & Mike Hansen

Wed., July 15th St. Henry, Emperor & Confessor (3rd cl.)

7:30 am + Fr. Robert Schindler by Brian Lane

Thurs., July 16th Our Lady of Mount Carmel (4th cl.)

7:30 am Jozef Molinski by Molinski Family

5:30 pm Griceida Herrera by Nancy Taylor

Fri., July 17th St. Alexius, Confessor (4th cl.)

7:30 am + Lavern (Vern) Louis Bush

by Ronald & Ruth Ann Popp

Sat., July 18th St. Camillus de Lellis Confessor (3rd cl.)

8:00 am Dalton Family by K. Ashley

Sat., July 18th Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:15 pm + Andrew Pavnica by Marilyn Mackey

Sat., July 18th 7th Sunday after Pentecost (2nd cl.)

6:00 pm + Joanne Maurer by Karl & Gayle Maurer

Sun., July 19th 7th Sunday after Pentecost (2nd cl.)

8:00 am Kathleen Rafferty

by Reneé Cottingham (Mother)

10:00 am Pro Populo

+ means deceased

Mass Schedule (Provided restrictions are lifted)

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, 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, Ricardo Martinez, Ayako Naganuma, Ed Bowlan,

Cole Francis Leon, Mason Leon and Chris Galounis , Raymond

Courney, Cyndy Crane, Isabella Woodsick.

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, Andrew Pavnica, Maria Fairman, George

McCague, Linda Stortz, Kevin Hansen, Richard Blaskie, and Rich

Goss, Art Johnson, Rob Springer.

Our Lady of Fatima, Pray for Us. Please join us on Monday, July 13th at 6:00 P.M. as we

pray the Holy Rosary in reparation for the sins

committed within Christ’s Church.

St. Joseph’s Lending Library We have a lending library of spiritual books on shelves in

the northwest corner of the basement. Many beautiful

books waiting to be read.

By the Numbers for July 5th / 6th , 2020

Regular Collection Saturday 4:15 PM

Saturday 6:00 PM

Sunday 8:00 AM

Sunday 10:00 AM

Naperville 5:30 PM

$614.00

$578.00

$1,929.00

$1,490.40

$2,582.00

Special Needs (Building) Saturday 4:15 PM

Sunday 8:00 AM

Sunday 10:00 AM

Naperville 5:30 PM

$385.00

$140.00

$278.00

$43.00

Ascension

Votive Candles

Mass Intentions

Building Fund

Infirm & Retired Priests

Sanctuary Lamp

Books

Saturday 4:15 PM

$20.00

$168.00

$10.00

$5,447.15

$155.00

$35.00

$20.00

TOTAL $13,894.55

THANK YOU VERY MUCH

Dressing for Church

Yes, it’s quite hot. Yes, it’s summer. Still, there is a certain amount

of decorum that should be observed when entering God’s House and

worshipping Him at Mass. These are not the times to sport your

favorite beach-wear, regardless of how sporty and fashionable it is.

Nor should shorts and flip-flops rule the day. Our church is very

nicely air-conditioned so, it’s not too much to dress modestly and,

yes, tastefully, for God. Gents should make every effort to wear

dress slacks and, at least, a sport shirt. Ladies are always at their

most beautiful in a tasteful dress or skirt and blouse. Should ladies

choose slacks, remember looser is always more comfortable than

tighter. Think Betty White rather than Kim Kardashian.

SOCIAL MEDIA

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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!

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!

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: $15,428

Amount Paid: $14,106

Remaining Balance to Goal: $5,272

Remaining Balance to Present Pledged Amount: $1,322

Rebate Amount: None yet.