saint joseph catholic churchjun 02, 2019 · chancery news: we continue to pray for all who are...
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Saint Joseph Catholic Church Founded in 1835
Rev. Anthony J. Viviano, Pastor 125 East Main Street [email protected] Post Office Box 116 573-455-2725 Westphalia, MO 65085 fax 573-455-2984 website: www.stjosephwestphalia.org [email protected] 573-455-2320
The Ascension of the Lord —June 2, 2019
Men of Galilee, why gaze in wonder at the heavens? This Jesus Whom you saw ascending into heaven will return as you saw Him go, alleluia.
Mass Schedule
Saturdays 5 p.m., Sundays 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. Tuesdays through Fridays 8:00 a.m.
Sacrament of Marriage
Catholic statewide policy requires six (6) months of prepara-tion. To set your wedding date, you must contact the pastor first. No date secure without contacting the priest personally. Please call the parish office.
CONFESSIONS: Saturdays: 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.; Sundays: 6:15 a.m.; or any time by appointment.
Holydays of Obligation for 2019
Jan. 1, Mary, Holy Mother of God Aug. 15, Assumption of Mary Nov. 1, All Saints’ Day Dec. 8, Immaculate Conception Dec. 25, Nativity of the Lord
St. Joseph Pastor/Rectory Father Viviano 455-2725 St. Joseph School Principal Tammy Ogden 455-2339 Parish Council President Steve Brune 659-3332 School Board President Gina Meyer 455-2836 Home and School President Mary Rakestraw 455-2805 Parish Office/Secretary Debbie Wieberg 455-2320 Parish Nurse Vicki Sallin 455-2339 Sacristan Dennis Holterman 619-3397 Cafeteria Use/Rental School Office 455-2339 HS religious education [email protected] Senior Ministry Sister Bernita Wasinger 573-690-4432 St. Anne’s Sewing Circle Barbara Reichart 455-2645 Parish Cemetery Chris Massman 455-2221 K of C Grand Knight Mike Massman 418-7029 K of C Ladies Aux Pres. Darla Veltrop 291-0047 Knights of Columbus Hall Rental (Theresa Huhn) 680-0992 Prayer calling tree B. J. Rodeman 573-864-5193 or Dorothy Bock 455-2470
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Prayer List
Please keep in your prayers:
Joe and Del Fay Kever, Jim Kliethermes, Whitney Wells, Karen McNey, Russell Mertz, Jackie Luebbert, Ann Bolden, Jerry Sinquefield, Hayden Backes, Emma Kempker, Lynn Proctor, Bro. Roman Wilbers, Dona Robben, Ronald Baker, Audrey Rankin, Rita Buersmeyer, Joey and Danny Viviano, Brennan Schulte, Kyler Stark, Linda Probst, Dave Crede, Jeff Plesser, Rhonda (Luebbering) Kloeppel, Alfred Wieberg, Anna Mae Holterman, Owen Masterson, Becky McClure, Albert Wieberg, Brandon Schulte, Father Dave Maher, A.H., Lori Luebbering.
If you wish to add/remove a name, need a prayer, hospital visit, support in grieving or a difficult pregnancy, call the rectory at 455-2725.
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Bulletin deadline - Items for bulletin must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays (455-2320) prior to the weekend’s bulletin. Items can also be emailed to [email protected].
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“The Harvest is bountiful, but the laborers are few, therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send laborers out into His harvest.” Pray for more vocations to the priesthood and religious life!
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The Holy Father’s prayer intention for June: That priests, through the modesty and humility of their lives, commit themselves actively to a solidarity with those who are most poor.
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Word of Life:
“By 18 weeks in your mother’s womb, you could swim, somersault, suck your thumb, and even cover your ears if you heard loud music.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, “Another Look at Abortion.”
Mass Schedule for the Week
Monday, June 3 NO MASS Tuesday, June 4 8:00 a.m. Carl Huber Wednesday, June 5 Saint Boniface 8:00 a.m. Fred Bure Thursday, June 6 Saint Norbert 7:35 a.m. Rosary—Judy VanderFeltz 8:00 a.m. Doug Toebben Rosary Group—immediately after Mass First Friday, June 7 8:00 a.m. Joe Massman Eucharistic Adoration from 9 a.m. on Friday until 9:00 a.m. on Saturday Saturday, June 8 5:00 p.m. Donna Otto Sunday, June 9 Pentecost Sunday 7:00 a.m. Patricia Plassmeyer 10:00 a.m. Living and deceased members of Saint Joseph and Saint Anthony parishes
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Parish Support Report 2018-2019 Last weekend (Offertory), we received $ 6,358.50 Total Offertory YTD: $ 668,775.08 Total Offertory FY17-18: $ 722,172.29 Catholic Missourian $ 48.00 Maintenance Fund $ 183.00 Air Conditioning $ 25.00 Thank you for your generosity.
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SCRIP will be on sale before and after all weekend Masses on June 1-2, 15-16, and 29-30.
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Websites Combating Pornography: Covenanteyes.com … (Family Electronic Devise Accounta-bility) Enough.org … (Family Electronic Devise Accountability) Activechristianity.org Catholicdioceseofwichita.org Thelife.com Relevantmagazine.com (8 ways to break pornography addic-tion) Allprodad.com (10 ways to break pornography addiction)
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Bishop McKnight’s June prayer intention for our Local Church is: For those with summer vacations and family gatherings: that the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary may guide and protect our families as we expe-rience the beauty of creation, the love of family and friends, and the opportunity to renew and refresh our minds, bodies and spirits.
Saturday, June 8, 5:00 p.m. Rosary: Ron and JoAnn Mertz Music: Mary Rakestraw and Gloria Schmitz Servers: Izac and Lathen Rehagen, Leni Oliver Lector: Perry Heckemeyer Offertory Gifts: Richard and Barb Nilges Sunday, June 9, 7:00 a.m. Rosary: Madison Conley Music: Ella Winkelman and Sandy Bexten Servers: Lauren Berhorst, Tyler Fortson, Simon Stuecken Lector: Larry Berhorst Offertory Gifts: Andy and Wanda Rehagen Communion Ministers: Charlie and Margie Luebbert, Larry and Martha Kliethermes, Susan Winkelman Ushers: Danny Fechtel, Brian Flores, A.J. and Irene Hentges
Saturday, June 8, 5:00 p.m. (continued) Communion Ministers: Ingrid Buthod, Cheyenne Fechtel, Charlotte Heckemeyer, Kevin Huber Ushers: Dave Wieberg, Charles Williams, Urban and Betty Zimmer Sunday, June 9, 10:00 a.m. Rosary: Marilyn Wilde Music: Adrienne Wieberg and Dale Wieberg Servers: Anna and Ben Luebbert, Ella Massman Lector: Chris Luebbert Offertory Gifts: Tom Maasen Family Communion Ministers: Melody Buersmeyer, Anne Cavender, Mary Corey, Betsy Groner, Suzanne Massman Ushers: Eric and Evan Kliethermes, Steve Massman, Ron Rehagen
Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Larry Reichel, father of Dee Huber of our par-ish, who died May 22. May he have eternal rest and may perpetual light shine upon him forever. Amen.
Upcoming Meetings and Activities
Scripture study will meet on Tuesdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the school cafeteria at the table nearest the back door. All are welcome.
Baptismal preparation: The dates for the 2019 Baptismal preparation classes are June 11, September 10, and November 12. All classes will be held in the SJS middle school building and will start at 6:00 p.m. Please contact Janice Wieberg to sign up for a class and receive the preparation materials for the class (573-619-9657).
Update for Wine & Shrine II (SECOND EVENT TO BE HELD AT LINN) June 17, Wine & Shrine Event at Kempker's Back 40 in Westphalia is filling up fast. If you have not already regis-tered please do so as soon as possible. We are encouraging attendees to car pool if at all possible. Lots of nice attendance prizes are coming in and all is on schedule for what is sure to be a great event. Please check the St. Joseph website for any possible changes due to weather, etc.
June 18, Wine & Shrine Event at Linn at St. George Parish Hall. St. George Parish, Linn, and Our Lady Help of Christians Parish, Frankenstein, will be hosting a second Wine & Shrine Event with our speaker on June 18 at St. George Parish Hall in Linn. The speaker's talks will vary slightly and you are welcome to attend on both nights. The Linn ven-ue also offers an indoor, air-conditioned more handicap accessible location. Those who have mobility issues or may be sensitive to heat may be more comfortable attending the Linn event. St. George Parish is providing cheese, crackers and snacks; you bring your drink!
*Westphalia's venue is also handicap accessible; however, persons with mobility issues may want to have someone drop them off as there is a bit of a walk from the parking area. We will also be offering shuttles from the parking area.
Our speaker is Robert Bartlett. He is a former Scout Sniper for the US Army. While serving in Baghdad his vehicle was struck by an IED and he took a direct hit to the face. He suffered multiple severe injuries but was saved through a series of miracles. Please join us. Bring what you would like to drink and a snack (optional) and leave with your faith in God and His church fortified! Live music at the Westphalia event will be provided by The Osage Angels.
For complete details and to register for both events, go to stjosephwestphalia.org or call 573-694-6319. ____________________________________
WANTED: Co-Chairs for the Parish Picnic! St. Joseph's Parish Picnic is Sunday, August 4! Please mark your calendar for the event. If you have any suggestions for the event, work list, or if you are interested in co-chairing the event, please contact Jake and Mandy Dorge at [email protected] or 573-690-7077 text/ call. This is the last year chairing for Jake and Mandy Dorge, Mike and Katie Donze, and Jake and Kelli Kloeppel. Please let us know if you are able to help out for this year’s event and take over for next year!
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Subiaco Academy – A Catholic, Benedictine boarding and day school for boys in grades 7-12 located just east of Fort Smith, Arkansas, at Subiaco Abbey is now accepting applications for the 2019/20 school year. Apply at www.SubiacoAcademy.us Subiaco is a great place for a young man to grow graciously to manhood! For more infor-mation please contact the Subiaco Academy admissions office at 479-934-1034 or email [email protected]. Learn more at our website www.SubiacoAcademy.us
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If you have Smucker’s jelly jars that you do not need, you can give them to Rita Luebbering. She will fill the jars with jelly to sell at the country store at our parish picnic in August. Contact her to make arrangements to get the jars to her. Thank you.
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Social Events
Our Lady Help of Christians Parish picnic, Frankenstein, on Sunday, June 2. Serving from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Quilt auction at 5 p.m.
Scout Troop 76 Pork Burger Sale on Saturday, June 8, at Bescheinen Furniture in Loose Creek. Pork burgers will be served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thank you for your support!
Immaculate Conception Parish picnic, Loose Creek, on Sunday, June 9. Serving from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Quilt and dessert auction at 5 p.m.
Liturgy Assignments for June 8—9, 2019
Collection Counters: Bill and Mary Kay Schulte, Paul Stratman
Chancery News: We continue to pray for all who are impacted by the natural disasters this year, both the tornadoes that hit Cole, Hickory, Miller and Randolph counties this past week, and the flooding of major rivers in our Diocese. Counties impacted by that flooding include Boone, Callaway, Camden, Chariton, Clark, Cole, Gasconade, Howard, Lewis, Linn, Maries, Marion, Miller, Moniteau, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Osage, Pettis, Phelps, Perry, Pike, Ralls, Randolph and Saline.
Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri, an agency of our Diocese, is working with other agencies to ensure a coordinated and integrated network of support is provided to those affected. If you or your parish group would like to vol-unteer, please contact United Way at 2-1-1. It is serving as the central clearinghouse to match immediate needs with re-sources.
As Catholic Charities did in response to the 2017 floods, it is putting in place a process to assist those who have a very fragile safety net: people without insurance, who are not homeowners, on limited income, with disabilities, or whose live-lihood has been impacted by the natural disaster. If you are interested in assisting in this effort, please consider donating to Catholic Charities’ Disaster Relief Fund. Every dollar will be used for direct assistance of people affected by the flooding and tornadoes. You can donate online at diojeffcity.org or at cccnmo.org.
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The Diocese of Jefferson City has posted openings for the positions of Director of Human Resources and Administrative Assis-tant—Faith Formation Department.
The Director of Human Resources is responsible for all facets of employee relations and human resources administration for the Catholic Diocese of Jefferson City. Administers all benefit programs for more than 2,000 employees. Serves as internal HR consultant for parishes, schools and agencies in matters pertaining to employment, benefits, labor relations, conflict resolution and compliance with applicable state and federal employment regulations.
The Administrative Assistant—Faith Formation Department provides clerical and office support to the Faith Formation Depart-ment. More information regarding these full-time positions can be found at diojeffcity.org/about-us/employment-2, including detailed job descriptions and qualifications, and an application for diocesan non-teaching employment. Applicants must send a cover letter, application and résumé to the Moderator of the Curia. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
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Pro-life Employment Opportunity – Missouri Right to Life is seeking a bookkeeper. This individual should have knowledge of bookkeeping practices, experience with Quick Books and preparation of monthly reports for multiple accounts. Individual also will be responsible for accounts payable. Interested persons need general computer skills. Work hours are somewhat flexible and average 30 per week. Vacation/sick leave benefits. Please send résumé to Missouri Right to Life, PO Box 651, Jefferson City, MO, 65102.
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Volunteers needed: A Marian Conference is coming to Jefferson City! On August 9 and 10 a Marian Family Conference will be held at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Jefferson City. Several wonderful speakers are scheduled; food, refreshments, music, relics, confession, and adoration will be available. This is a free-will event and all are welcome! The planning committee is asking for a few volunteers from each local surrounding parish to help with this event. The next planning meeting is June 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the MARY ROOM at St. Joseph Cathedral, Jefferson City. If you would like to volunteer please contact Bob Ashal at [email protected] or call 573-694-6319.
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A Deacon: What can / does a deacon do?
Given that we will now have an ordained deacon serving St. Joseph’s and St. Anthony’s… Dea-con Jim Haaf, I would like to mention a few things that a deacon does at the Holy Mass and out-side of Mass. At Mass, the deacon generally sets the altar, proclaims the Gospel, preaches on occasion (at our parishes - Dn. Jim will be preaching once a month). Deacons can also witness marriages (outside of the Holy Mass, as he cannot “say Mass”), minister at a burial, and baptize children or adults. The priest is the Ordinary Minister of the both the Eucharist and the Precious Blood. The dea-con is the Ordinary Minister of the Precious Blood. Often, you will see the deacon with the chalice at distribution of Holy Communion, although it is not mandatory that he communicates the Precious Blood only. (Often this will be at the discretion of the Pastor.) A deacon has a special mission to those who are homebound. The deacon is the “liaison” for the parish, who brings Communion to those in need. The deacon is called to minister to the poor and the needy. The deacon also assists with sacramental prep, i.e., marriage, baptism, RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults).
Corpus Christi Procession to be held June 23, 2019, after 10 a.m. Mass What is a Eucharistic Procession? Corpus Christi is celebrated in June, the first Sunday after the feast of the Trinity. St. Juliana, a young Belgian nun in Retinne in the 13th century, while in prayer received the inspiration for a feast that celebrates and promotes the gift of the Real Pres-ence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist, and from that moment, the Feast of Corpus Christi spread throughout the world.
The Feast of the Body and Blood of the Lord and the procession with the Blessed Sacrament, celebrating the sacrament and signifying God’s presence in our world and in our lives and reminding us of our common pilgrimage to heaven, is a prayerful and edifying act of the entire Church. When it can be done, as a public witness of the veneration toward the Most Holy Eu-charist, a procession is to be conducted through the public streets. http://www.eucharistia.us/eucharistic-procession/) History of Corpus Christi for St. Joseph Parish, Westphalia Corpus Christi is Latin for “Body of Christ.” Over 100 years ago, St. Joseph’s Parish began elaborate festivities to commem-orate Corpus Christi and the celebration continued in modified forms until the 1950’s. Early observance of the feast was held for a good harvest of crops. The tradition involved four worship stations. At each station, the front porch was set with an al-tar and a tabernacle. A procession would go through the highly decorated town, the priest performing Benediction at each station.
In 1998, the tradition was reinstated in modified form and, in 1999, included one of the original altars.
What to expect
After Communion, the monstrance is prepared with the Blessed Sacrament. Instead of a closing hymn, all kneel while a hymn of adoration is sung and Father incenses the Blessed Sacrament. He then goes to the altar to take the monstrance in his veiled hands. All taking part in the procession stand. As the first hymn begins, the procession proceeds in this order:
1. Cross bearer, flanked by the candle bearers
2. The incense
3. Canopy, with only the priest carrying the Eucharist
4. Those carrying the banners
5. The First Communicants who will be seated together
6. The people
The procession will go to three stations:
1. St. Joseph statute outside church
2. Trudi’s Bed and Breakfast porch
3. Cabin behind the Westphalia Historical Society Museum
At each location, Father will lead us in adoration and prayer, followed by blessing the people with the Eucharist. From the third location, we will return to the church, closing with Benediction.
If you are not able to participate in the procession, please join us at one of the stations.
“Restoring Our Roots” Capital Campaign Cash received toward renovation: $1,523,763 Amount still owed toward pledges: $ 498,512 Sale of convent: $ 162,000 Campaign Total To-Date: $2,184,275
The sale of the convent puts us at $2.184 million committed to the renovation. We are still work-ing to finalize bids and award contracts for the remaining portions of the renovation. Please note we still have a lot of money to raise toward pledges. Each dollar will be needed to complete the renovation.
Church Renovation Update: 5/30/2019
The roof replacement continues. Missouri Builders is finishing up the install of metal panels on the clerestory roof. The fascia and gutters have been replaced. Tear-off of the clerestory vinyl siding has begun and stamped metal panels will soon be installed. Once the clerestory is com-plete the sanctuary/lower roofs will be replaced. This should all be completed by the end of July.
The brick on the boiler chimney has been repaired and the chimney will soon be capped.
Framing for the new restrooms is complete. Plumbing rough-in has started. Part of the restroom work will be on hold until we determine paint color and wood types to ensure it blends with the overall aesthetics of the interior renovation. A reminder: this work is being completed by our very generous and talented parishioners.
The electrical conduit that is currently exposed in the rear of church near the north steps (by the new restroom) will eventually be boxed in and painted to match the rest of church. It will not be noticeable.
Repairs to the lower windows continue. Most of the lower level stained glass windows have had the storm windows removed and a clear exterior protective layer of glass glazing installed. Some of the obscure glass windows in the stairwells have been replaced with clear glass. Painting of the exterior window wood trim is underway. Repairs to the clerestory windows (upper windows) will not be conducted until the scaffolding has been installed in the church later this fall. Clere-story windows will be removed in October, sent to Wisconsin for repairs, and reinstalled around January 2020.
Conrad Schmitt provided interior painting renditions to aid in interior color and scheme selection. These renditions were viewed by the Phase I and Phase II committees. No decisions have yet been made. The contractor plans to begin around October 1 and hopes to finish around February 2020. For examples of their work please view their website: https://conradschmitt.com/.
Scaffolding bids are still being reviewed. There will be no scaffolding installed until after Octo-ber 1. No pews will need to be removed during the scaffolding phase. The scaffolding will sit above the pews and allow for Mass to continue.
We have two bids for the repairs to the terrazzo floor. A contractor will be selected after we have reached a decision on interior painting to ensure we have a good match. The carpet in the sanctu-ary will be replaced with solid-surface flooring, most likely porcelain tile.
There are also two bids for pew replacement. Like the floor repairs, we are waiting for the interi-or paint scheme before moving forward with pew color and wood choice. This will also impact the replacement of interior wood doors, which will match the wood and color of the pews.
The parish should soon have more precise costs to help budget the remaining portions of the reno-vation. These include costs for scaffolding, pews, flooring, interior lighting, doors, enhancements to the balcony and steps, a new confessional, the clock/bell system, and other miscellaneous items. These updated budget figures will be shared in a future bulletin.
There will be various projects/tasks in the renovation where parishioner help will be needed. Some examples include: pew removal, sanctuary carpet removal, stairway carpet removal, con-fessional demolition, clean-up each week prior to Mass, etc. If parishioners are willing to assist with these tasks it will help keep renovation costs down. Please consider helping with these tasks when the time comes.