ST. JOSEPH PARISH December 1-2, 2018

Liturgical Ministers for Next Weekend Saturday, Dec 8, 5:30 PM Mass Sacristans: Chuck Meeks Lector: Angela Jackson-Selle Altar Servers: VOLUNTEER Extraordinary Ministers of Communion: Mary McArthur Vonnie Hale Sunday, Dec 9, 8:30 AM Mass Sacristans: Tim Kitt Lector: Rosalie Nourse Altar Servers: VOLUNTEER Extraordinary Ministers of Communion: Janet Ellis Bob Pedersen Esther Loranger Lehsley Whitman Linda Harrison Sunday, Dec 9, 11:00 AM Mass Sacristans: Larry & Joan Knutson Lector: David Kingma Altar Servers: Katie Nelson Savannah Richards Extraordinary Ministers of Communion: Joyce Woodard Mary Ann Busch Brian Teed Connie Boucher VOLUNTEER

Parish Council Members: John Weidinger, Chair 951-2529 Priscilla Bradley (307) 630-0622 Kevin Busch 703-8873 Josh Haxton, Youth Ministry 466-4991 Jim Mullen 467-8073 Mary Porter 292-0457 Connie Schmidt 951-5623 Bob Watkins 465-8499

Finance Council Members: Mike Kight, Chair 467-6356 Lois Blanchette 939-7621 Bob Duft 638-3638 Lynne Larson 953-4405

“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all people.”

Next Weekend’s Liturgy December 8-9, 2018 Second Sunday of Advent Baruch 5:1-9 Psalm 126: 1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 Luke 3:1-6

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday through Thursday

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Phone: 509-466-4991 Website: www.stjosephcolbert.org

PARISH STAFF Pastor: Very Rev Brian R Sattler Deacons: Joe Schroeder Pat Bradley (retired) Youth Minister: Josh Haxton Catechetical Coor: Kathy Catron Music Minister: Harry Lewis Custodian: Dean Loberg Admin Staff: Jeannie Saccomanno

EMAILS pastor@stjosephcolbert.org jschroeder@dioceseofspokane.org tpbradley@me.com josh@stjosephcolbert.org kdcatron@comcast.net hj3142lewis@comcast.net admin@stjosephcolbert.org office@stjosephcolbert.org

Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:30 PM

Sunday: 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM Tuesday-Thursday: 8:00 AM

Friday: 9:00 AM

Reconciliation Saturday: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM (or by appointment)

Adoration First Wednesday of each month: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Rosary Second Tuesday of each month at & 7:00 PM

Jesus said to his disciples. “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on earth nations will be in dismay.” Luke 21:25-28, 34-36

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Sunday, Dec 2 Food Sunday Christmas Cards on Sale 8:30 am Mass 9:45 am Religious Education Grades K-5 11:00 am Mass 5:30 pm Keep Christ in Christmas Family Event No Senior High Youth Group

Monday, Dec 3 10:00 am Walking with Purpose Small Group 7:00 pm Scouts

Tuesday, Dec 4 8:00 am Daily Mass 9:15 am Nursing Home Ministry 7:00 pm Walking with Purpose Small Group

Wednesday, Dec 5 8:00 am Daily Mass 8:30 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 9:00 am Quilt Charmers 10:00 am Walking with Purpose Small Group 6:00 pm RCIA 7:00 pm Choir Practice 7:00 pm Walking with Purpose Small Group 7:00 pm Middle School Youth Group

Thursday, Dec 6 8:00 am Daily Mass 9:30 am Walking with Purpose Small Group 10:00 am Zumba Gold 6:30 pm Knights’ Council Dinner Meeting 6:30 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry

Friday, Dec 7 9:00 am Daily Mass 9:30 am Share the Word 4:00 pm Vigil Mass for Holy Day of Obligation 6:00 pm Knights’ Council Christmas Party (off-site)

Saturday, Dec 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception Christmas Cards on Sale 7:00 am Men’s Fellowship 8:30 am Aerobics 10:00 am Mass for Holy Day of Obligation 11:00 am Christmas Craft Bazaar & Bake Sale 4:30 pm Reconciliation 5:30 pm Mass

Next Sunday, Dec 9 Christmas Cards on Sale Christmas Craft Bazaar & Bake Sale 8:30 am Mass 9:45 am Religious Ed Grades K-5 11:00 am Mass 12:00 pm Women’s Guild Christmas Brunch 7:00 pm Senior High Youth Group

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December 1-2, 2018

Mass Intentions Mon, Dec 3 – Kris Kassman Tue, Dec 4 - Todd & Chandra Wed, Dec 5 – Marla Zumello Thur, Dec 6 – Seven Sisters Apostolate Fri, Dec 7 - Larry W; Jared & Trevor; Seven Sisters Sat, Dec 8 - Spokane Pediatrics; St Joseph Parishioners Sun, Dec 9 - Gina Roecker+; Debbie Ballantyne

First Sunday of Advent

Tree of Sharing We have changed the focus of our Tree of Sharing Project

this year. We will be providing Christmas gifts and food baskets to our closest neighbors in need. The Tree of Sharing is up in the lobby and ready for you to check out a tag or two. Please help us bless our neighbors with a Christmas they would otherwise not experience.

Remember to return your gift-wrapped presents with the tags attached to church no later than Sunday, December 9th. Distri-bution of the gifts and food baskets will take place on Sun-day, December 16th. Questions? Call Jeannie in the parish office at 466-4991 or Dawn Kight at 467-6356.

Advent and Christmas Schedule Thur, Dec 19 Advent Reconciliation Service at 7:00 PM Mon, Dec 24 Christmas Eve Masses at 4:00 & 8:00 PM Tue, Dec 25 Christmas Day Mass at 10:00 AM

Walking with Purpose The small groups for Walking with Purpose will meet this week according to the regular schedule. There will be no oth-er meetings until after the holidays. Mark your calendars for Sunday, January 6th at 6:00 PM for the next large group gath-ering. Merry Christmas!!

Feast of the Immaculate Conception December 8th is a Holy Day of Obligation recognizing the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. There will be a Vigil Mass held on Friday, December 7th at 4:00 PM. There will also be Mass on Saturday at 10:00 AM.

Keep Christ in Christmas Family Event Join us on Sunday evening, December 2nd beginning at 5:30 PM for the annual Keep Christ in Christmas event sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. The even-ing will begin with the lighting of the parish tree along with a blessing and carol singing. Then there will be soup and bread provided by the Knights. The ladies of the Women’s Guild will provide desserts. The Youth Group will be on hand to help the little kids make some Advent and Christmas crafts. It’s a wonderful event for the whole family. The fun begins at 5:30 PM!

Women’s Guild

The Women’s Guild welcomes and includes all

parish women in its membership and all women

are invited to join in our social events, fundraising activities,

outreach projects, and Circle groups. Attending Women’s

Guild socials is a great way to meet other parish women and

learn about all the Guild’s activities.

•Health and Fitness Circle Sat mornings at 8:30 AM

•Share the Word Bible Study Fridays after 9:00 AM Mass

•Prayer Shawl Ministry Thur, Dec 6 at 6:30 PM

•Book Circle Wed, Dec 12 at 7:00 PM Winter Street by Elin Hildebrand If you are interested in the Women’s Guild, contact either Shari Russell at 465-0803 or Kathy Catron at 467-2621.

Christmas Craft Bazaar The Community Outreach Circle of the Women’s Guild wants to thank you for your support of their efforts in the past in providing help to many area charities. This group has only one fundraising event each year and all

the money raised at that event provides the resources for all of these good works! But they need your help this year. The annual Christmas Craft Bazaar and Bake Sale is fast approaching and they are in need of more

handcrafted items for the sale. If you can help them with some of your handiwork they would really appreciate it. Lastly, they will need lots of home-baked goodies for the Bake Sale. Watch this space for particulars about that. If you have questions you can call either the parish office at

466-4991 or Denise Pilgeram at 509-830-8792. Thank you!!

Women’s Christmas Brunch This weekend (Dec 1st and 2nd) is your last chance

to sign up for the annual Women’s Guild Christmas

Brunch on Sunday, December 9th beginning at

noon. All women of the parish are invited! We will

begin with Mimosas, punch, and light appetizers

followed by an elegant brunch of Chicken Alfredo,

spinach and strawberry salad, and desserts which

will include a flourless chocolate cake and cheese-

cake. (There will be lactose and gluten-free menu

items available—just request them on the sign up

sheet.) The cost is $5 per person and sign-up for the

brunch continues after each Mass this weekend.

Come and enjoy great food and the fellowship of

the women of our parish. This wonderful event is

hosted by the Women’s Guild Fellowship and Hos-

pitality Circles. We hope to see you there! Be

aware there is no Cookie Exchange this year.

Financial Peace University Beginning Thursday, January 16th there will be a 9-week course of Dave Ramsey’s very popular program enti-tled Financial Peace University. The lessons are life-changing and will start you on the track of budgeting, saving money, and paying off your debt. Learn how to get on the same page (financially) with your spouse, which kinds of insurance you need, how to plan for major expenses and emergencies, and begin investing for your future. You will even learn the best ways to give gener-ously.

Thursdays beginning January 16th (nine weeks) 7-9 PM

$100 materials (scholarships may be available) Call the parish office at 466-4991 to register in advance.

New Hope Resource Center In mid-October distribution of warm winter wear began at

New Hope Resource Center. Thanks to the generosity of many, especially our own Knights of Columbus, we were well stocked with coats and other cold weather clothing. To date, over 200 coats have been distributed, along with snow pants,

hats, scarves, gloves, and boots. We will continue to have these items available for our clients through the remaining winter months. Thanks for your support!

Warm Clothing Drive Please join us in a new ecumenical project. Multiple Christian congregations in north Spokane will be collecting warm clothing for our neighbors in need. The cloth-ing will be taken to the Northeast Community Center in Hillyard and various Youth Groups will sort and prepare the items for distribu-tion. There will be a box in the entryway until Sunday, December 9th. The distribution will take place on December 14th & 15th. Please help us help our neighbors with clothing items to keep them warm in these cold months. Please remember us with your lightly used and unwanted clothing items. Thank you!!

Youth Ministry High School Sun, Dec 2 Keep Christ in Christmas at 5:30 PM Tue, Dec 11 Ecumenical Clothing Drive Help with sorting clothes at 6:15 PM (Drivers needed) Dec 15-16 High School Advent Lock-In Retreat The retreat is focused on preparing the Tree of Sharing gifts for distribution. (One female chaperone needed) Wed, Dec 19 Advent Reconciliation Service and Fish Fry 6:00 PM Middle School Wed, Dec 12 Christmas Party from 7:00-9:00 PM

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