Dear Parishioners,

May we all have a wonderful Fourth of July weekend.

This national holiday commemorates America’s

independence from the British Crown and the founding of our sovereign

nation. This is America’s “Birthday.” Happy Birthday, America.

I can remember so many July Fourths: When Alaska and Hawaii

became states; marching as a Cub Scout and Boy Scout in township

parades; on the DC Mall with John Vickers, Roberta Flack and the

National Symphony Orchestra; Fourths when I was a proud American,

when I wept singing The National Anthem and America the Beautiful.

I still am a proud American, even though today’s America doesn’t have

much to be proud of anymore. So, I guess I’m still a proud American IN

SPITE OF what America has become; what so many of our “national

leaders” (save one) have done to disfigure her, how her primary

political parties and their “mascots” have prostituted her for their own

gains and made her a slave to their own godless agendas; how she’s

been stabbed in the back by gangs of thugs determined to rip her apart

and how those thugs are vapidly fawned over by world “leaders,” both

civil and religious. Yes, I’m still a proud American, who hopes to see

the true American Phoenix rise from the ashes of infamy before he dies.

But, here we are in this little village, thankfully escaping the world’s

scrutiny in our little church, secure, for the present, and unnoticed by

evil forces that have bigger fish to fry. Please God, may that always be

the case!

Yes, there are small signs of hope here and there. Do you know what?

Last Monday I actually walked into a restaurant, i.e., INSIDE, and was

able to sit down at a booth – without a mask (I never wear masks

anyway) – and have a civilized breakfast! It was still a little eerie, of

course, what with all of these restaurant staff people mumbling behind

their masks.

Yes, we’re still hearing about Wuhan “spikes” here and there. Funny, I

figured we be lulled to sleep only to get “WOKE” to a major outbreak

in time for the election – when it would be, again, of course, you know

whose fault. How things never change, right? God bless.

Father Magiera

Saint Joseph Catholic Church

July 4th/5th, 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 The Salvation of Priests

by Renée Cottingham

Sat., July 4th Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:15 pm + Patricia Joyce Tamayo (July 2)

by Gloria Tamayo

Sat., July 4th 5th Sunday after Pentecost (2nd cl.)

6:00 pm + Robert Zulauf by Salvatore & Katie Rigitano

Sun., July 5th 5th Sunday after Pentecost (2nd cl.)

8:00 am + James F. Brennan

by Joseph & Patricia Brennan

10:00 am Pro Populo

Mon., July 6th Feria (4th cl.)

7:30 am John, Mary, Edwin & Junior Morello

by Laura Morello

Tues., July 7th Ss. Cyril & Methodius,

Bishops & Confessors (3rd cl.)

7:30 am In repentance and reparation for the sins

within our Church and our World

Wed., July 8th St. Elizabeth of Portugal,

Queen and Widow, (3rd cl.)

7:30 am Franciszek Wojciak by Molinski Family

Thurs., July 9th Feria (4th cl.)

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

5:30 pm F.S.S.P. by Leonore M. Anders

Fri., July 10th Seven Holy Brothers, Martyrs (3rd cl.)

7:30 am All the Souls in Purgatory, especially deceased

members of FOSS

Sat., July 11th St. Pius I, Pope and Martyr (4th cl.)

8:00 am + William W. Hansen by the Hansen Family

Sat., July 11th Fifteenth Sunday in OrdinaryTime

4:15 pm + Maria Fairman by the Bartuce Family

Sat., July 11th 6th Sunday after Pentecost

6:00 pm Rockdale Police Department

Sun., July 12th 6th Sunday after Pentecost

8:00 am Alexander Davis by the Hansen Family

10:00 am Pro Populo

+ 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, 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.

Bulletin Articles If you have an article that you would like to be included in our bulle-

tin, please type and email your announcement to stjosephrep@hot-

mail.com at least 10 days in advance. Father Magiera must approve

all articles. Thank you very much!

By the Numbers for June 27th / 28th , 2020

Regular Collection Saturday 4:15 PM

Saturday 6:00 PM

Sunday 8:00 AM

Sunday 10:00 AM

Naperville 5:30 PM

$421.00

$728.00

$2,298.00

$1,818.50

$1,305.00

Special Needs (Building) Saturday 4:15 PM

Sunday 8:00 AM

Sunday 10:00 AM

Naperville 5:30 PM

$50.00

$20.00

$220.00

$110.00

Sanctuary Lamp

Salt

Votive Candles

Mass Intentions

Building Fund

Electricity

Travel

Elder and Infirm Priests

$20.00

$6.00

$137.00

$50.00

$80.00

$150,00

$20.00

$68.00

TOTAL $7,501.50

THANK YOU VERY MUCH

Catholic 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 re-

turned to the parish for our use.

Parish Goal: $20,700

Amount Pledged: $15,403

Amount Paid: $14,081

Remaining Balance to Goal: $5,297

Remaining Balance to Present Pledged Amount: $1,322

Rebate Amount: None yet.

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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.

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 2019 and 2020 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!