181 W. Dundee Road ~ Wheeling, IL 60090 ~ 847-537-2740 ~ Fax: 847-537-7914 www.stjosephworker.com

St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church

Mass Schedule:English: Weekdays - 8:30 a.m. (M-Sat.)

Saturday - 5:00 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday - 7:00, 8:00 & 9:30 a.m.

Polish: Saturday - 6:30 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday - 10:45 a.m., 5:15 p.m.

Spanish: Thursday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday - 12:30 p.m.

Holy Day of Obligation: English: 7:00 p.m. (Vigil),

7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., & 12:00 p.m.

See the bulletin for Spanish & Polish Masses Civic Holidays English: 9:00 a.m. Mass First Fridays: English: 8:30 a.m. Mass Polish: 7:00 p.m. Reconciliation;

8:00 p.m. Mass Reconciliation English: Saturday: 11:00 a.m. Polish: Saturday: 6:00 pm;

Sunday: 4:45 pm Spanish: Thursday: 6:30 p.m.

Friday: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Holy Hour: Polish: Tuesday – 7:00 p.m. Spanish: Friday – 7:00 p.m. Adoration Chapel (Blessed Sacrament Exposed): Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Saturday - Sunday: 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Office Hours E-mail: contact@stjosephworker.comMon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 p.m.Wednesday 9:00 am - 7:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 p.m. Sunday CLOSED Religious Education English/Spanish: 847-537-4182; email: deacon_martin@stjosephworker.com Polish School 847-912-4193website: www.juliuszslowacki.org

Rev. Jerzy (George) Gawlik, SVD (Society of the Divine Word-Techny, IL) ~ Pastor Rev. Jesus Mata, SVD - Associate Pastor

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Be strong, fear not! Here is your God (Isaiah 35:4-7a). Psalm — Praise the Lord, my soul! (Psalm 146). Second Reading — Show no partiality as you adhere to the faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ (James 2:1-5). Gospel — Jesus makes the deaf hear and the mute speak (Mark 7:31-37). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

September 9, 2018 Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Saturday, September 8 The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30 — Czeslawa Gorka—for a successful surgery Fr. Walter Mendonça, SVD—For health and blessing 5:00 — In loving memory of Rose Rodriguez † (by the

Montemayor & Rodriguez Families) 6:30 — (Polish) Special intention Sunday, September 9 Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 — In loving memory of Roland and Beverly

Handlen † 8:00 — Jack Kedroski—Memorial mass † (by the

Kedroski Family) 9:30 — In loving memory of Gabriela Foltan † (by

Helga Heidrich) 10:45 — (Polish) Special intention 12:30 — (Spanish) Special intention 5:15 — (Polish) Special intention Monday, September 10 8:30 — The Gawlik Family—Blessing and health Tuesday, September 11 8:30 — The Bonner and Leone Families—Blessing and

health 7:00 — (Polish) Special intention Wednesday, September 12 The Most Holy Name of Mary 8:30 — For the soul of Barbara Trochim-Zurawska Thursday, September 13 St. John Chrysotom 8:30 — In loving memory of Roland and Beverly

Handlen † For the souls of Napoleon Favila and Tecla Domingo †

(by the Family) 6:00 — P. Rayappan—for health and blessing Friday, September 14 The Exaltation of the Holy Cross 8:30 — Michelangelo Gondolfi—For faith, health and

blessings Saturday, September 15 Our Lady of Sorrows 8:30 — In memory of Earl R. Martin—Memorial

birthday † (by the Family) 5:00 — For the soul of Beaah Byun † (by the Family) Jerry Nallen—7th year death anniversary † (by Mary

Nallen) 6:30 — (Polish) Special intention Sunday, September 16 Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 — Fr. Krzysztof Pipa—Blessing on his new

position as pastor 8:00 — Fr. Francis—Blessing on his new assignment 9:30 — In loving memory of Gabriela Foltan † (by

Helga Heidrich) 10:45 — (Polish) Special intention 12:30 — (Spanish) Special intention 5:15 — (Polish) Special intention

Calendar of Events Sunday, September 9 2:00 pm - Jornadas Matrimoniales—Rm 1 & 3 7:30 pm - AA Group—Hall

Monday, September 10 6:30 pm - (English) Religious Ed Parent Meet-

ing—Hall 8:00 pm - Cross School—Rm 9

Tuesday, September 11 6:00 pm - Angeles de Dios Choir—Rm 1 6:00 pm - Mensajeros de la Paz Youth Choir—Rm

2 6:30 pm - (Spanish) Youth Group—Rm 11 7:00 pm - Em m aus (Men)—Rm 12 7:00 pm - (Polish) Holy Hour—Church

Wednesday, September 12 6:30 pm - Em m aus (W om en)—Rm 1 7:00 pm - Legion of Mary—Rm 3

Thursday, September 13 4:45 pm - (Polish) School —Rm 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 6:00 pm - Alegria Mexicana Dance—Rm 11 7:00 pm - (Spanish) Mass/Liturgy of the W ord—

Church 8:00 pm - Guadalupano Minister io—Rm 5

Friday, September 14 5:00 pm - (Polish) School—Classrooms/Hall 7:00 pm - (Spanish) Holy Hour—Church

Saturday, September 15 8:00 am - (Polish) School—Classrooms/Hall 9:15 am - (Spanish) Baptism s—Church 10:00 am - (Spanish) Youth Ministry—House

Sunday, September 16 Catechetical Sunday; Parish Picnic 9:30 pm - (English) Presentation of Catechists—

Church 12:30 pm - (Spanish) Presentation of Catechists—

Church 2:30 pm - (English) Baptisms—Church 4:00 pm - (Polish) Baptism s—Church 7:30 pm - AA Group—Hall

This Week at St. Joe’s

PARISH WEEKLY FINANCIAL SUMMARY Weekly offering for September 2, 2018

Sunday Collection: $ 6,840.26 Online Collection (8/23-8/29)$ 245.00 Budget for Collection: $ 10,200.00 Thank you for your generous support of our parish. Please consider donating online. Visit www. stjosephworker.com or contact the parish office.

Mass Intentions

Malakai Christian Vidal Luis Lopez Alexa Lopez Adamaris Alexa de la Rosa Karim Alcantar Ethan Alexander Aguilar Jesus Emmanuel GonzalezBa

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Rest in Peace: Antelmo Gaspar Ponce

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Ephphatha

H ere I am Lord. I ask you to help me to love you; take me to the desert, talk to my heart and say my name”. This is a song I heard when I was in Argentina few years ago. When I heard it, it touched my heart and my soul. If you ask me: “Why?” I have to say that I do not know. But I remember that when I heard it, all my emotions came out along with some tears. It was not a sad moment; it was not a moment of frustration nor a moment of loneliness. It was, in fact, an excellent and comforting moment when I could experience God’s love, mercy, and compassion. In the gospel we heard this Sunday, some people brought a deaf man with a speech impediment to Jesus and asked Him to lay hands on him. But what really catches my attention, when reflecting on the Gospel, is the fact that Jesus takes the deaf man away from the crowd to perform the miracle. This makes me realize that it is not only I or my soul who wants to be alone with the One who gives life. It is also God who desires to have an intimate moment with all of us. Very often we are preoccupied and distracted by all the activities we perform daily. Sometimes we get frustrated because certain things are not going in the way we want. Other times, we get so busy with our own personal and social affairs. And at the end, when night comes, when it is time to go sleep, many of us tend to forget that we should let ourselves be embraced by the One who always give us life, peace, and comfort. God’s presence is not felt any longer by many of us and our senses are not open to Him. God is near to all of us. He is waiting for us to let ourselves be embraced by His love and mercy. He knocks at the doors of our hearts and always calls us to come to Him. But many times, we prefer to act as if we are spiritually deaf. The Gospel mentions: “He put his finger into the man’s ears and, spitting, touched his tongue; then he looked up to heaven and groaned, and said to him, ‘Ephphatha!’— that is, ‘Be opened!’”. The Gospel together with my experience in Argentina tell me that, even though some people are unaware of God’s voice and presence, there would be a time and a place when we would not be able to resist His loving touch. God will always take the opportunity to extend his hands toward us, to touch our senses, and to say to our heart: “Ephphatha”. And once with our senses opened, we would be able to hear the voice of the One who is Love, Mercy, and Compassion.

Rev. Jesus Mata, SVD

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Z Biurka Ojca Jerzego

Zauważa się „pogardę” słuchania: dzieci nie słuchają rodziców, nauczycieli, księży, katechetów. Myślę, że daremne są wysiłki rozmów o wartościach, czyli wychowaniu przy takim nastawieniu. Do tej refleksji skłoniła mnie rozmowa z jednym księdzem, który opowiadał o mszy świętej sprawowanej dla młodzieży gimnazjalnej. Młodzież zebrała się w bardzo dużej świątyni i usiadła w połowie jej długości. Ksiądz zwrócił się do nich z grzeczną prośbą, by usiedli bliżej ołtarza. Czterokrotne powtarzanie tej prośby nie dało żadnego efektu, dopiero piąta prośba sprawiła że przesiedli się o dwie ławki bliżej „dla świętego spokoju”. A przecież była to uprzejma prośba podyktowana dobrem uczniów, a nie wykazaniem swojej władzy. Szło przecież o to by mogli oni lepiej w sposób świadomy, czynny i pobożny uczestniczyć we mszy świętej. Pomyślałem wówczas o tym jak trudno tej młodzieży mówić np. o przykazaniach Bożych, przecież oni w ogóle nie słuchają. Łatwo zauważyć, że uczestnicy rozmów telewizyjnych, zupełnie nie słuchają nikogo, wygłaszają swoje monologi często nie na temat, nie słuchając ani prowadzącego, ani współuczestników dyskusji. Prowadzący zresztą, też mają taką nieznośną manierę, by nie czekać na odpowiedź przerywają i zadają następne pytanie bez troski o

odpowiedź. Modna stała się tak zwana „mowa synchroniczna”, wszyscy mówią jednocześnie i nikt nikogo nie słucha. Jakże inne były czasy scholastyki, kiedy trzeba było koniecznie w dyskusji powtórzyć tezę drugiej strony, by móc z nim podjąć rozmowę. To samo może nam grozić w kontaktach naszych z Panem Bogiem. A Pan mówi do nas „szczęśliwi są ci, którzy słuchają słowa Bożego i strzegą go.” (Łk 11,28). Było pragnieniem ojców Soboru Watykańskiego II, by cały Kościół i każda poszczególna wspólnota chrześcijańska, odbudowała „duchowość słuchania”. Życie pierwszych wspólnot chrześcijańskich jako pierwszy istotny element zawierało właśnie „wytrwałe słuchanie nauki apostołów” (Dz 2,42). Słuchanie ubogacające naszą misję apostolską przypomina nam, ze wszyscy jesteśmy uczniami. Musimy koniecznie zmienić nasze „zwyczaje”, słuchania wyłącznie siebie, jeśli chcemy umocnić nasza wiarę, która ma swe źródło właśnie w słuchaniu. Pan Bóg dał nam dwoje uszu, a jedne usta byśmy dwa razy więcej słuchali niż mówili.

Duchowoś s uchania

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Polskie Wiadomości

Ogłoszenia Msze święte w języku polskim: Sobota 6:30 wieczorem, 6:15 odmawiamy Koronkę do Miłosierdzia Bożego Spowiedź święta: pół godziny przed Mszą świętą o 6:00. Niedziela 10:45 rano i 5:15 po południu. Po Mszy świętej wieczornej odprawiamy nabożeństwo Gorzkich Żali. Spowiedź święta: pół godziny przed Mszą świętą o 4:45. Pierwszy Wtorek Miesiąca: o godzinie 7:00 w ieczorem Msza św ięta przez wstawiennctwo św. Jana Pawła II. Po Mszy świętej odprawiamy nabożeństwo. Pierwszy Piątek Miesiąca: 7:00 w ieczorem w ystaw ienie Najśw iętszego Sakramentu i adoracja. O 7:30 nabożeństwo do Najświętszego Serca Pana Jezusa. W tym czasie od 7:00 do 8:00 jest spowiedź święta. O godzienie 8:00 Msza święta ku czci Najświętszego Serca Pana Jezusa. Pierwsza Sobota Miesiąca: Po Mszy świętej wieczornej o 7:30 odmawiamy różaniec wynagradzający za zniewagi wyrządzone Niepokalanemu Sercu Maryi. Drugi Wtorek Miesiąca: o godzinie 7:00 w ieczorem Msza św ięta o Miłosierdziu Bożym. Po Mszy świętej odprawiamy Nabożeństwo. Trzeci Wtorek Miesiąca: o godzinie 7:00 wieczorem Msza święta o Duchu Świętym w intencji osób samotnych, małżonków i kapłanów. Po Mszy świętej odmawiamy Nabożeństwo. Ostatni wtorek miesiąca: o godzinie 7:00 w ieczorem Msza święta ku czci świętego Ojca Pio. Po Mszy świętej odprawiamy Nabożeństwo. Kaplica Adoracji Najświętszego Sakramentu (przy plebanii): Otwarta od 7:00 rano do 10:00 wieczorem każdego dnia tygodnia. Sakrament Chrztu Swiętego: w każdą pierwszą sobotę miesiąca o godzinie 10:30 rano oraz w każdą pierwszą i trzecią niedzielę miesiąca o godzinie 4:00 po południu. Sakrament Małżeństwa: należy zgłosić się co najmniej cztery miesiące wcześniej. Biuro Parafialne: od 9:00 rano do 5:00 wieczorem od 9:00 rano do 7 wieczorem - środa od 9:00 rano do 2:00 po południu – sobota zamknięte - niedziela

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Godzina Święta we wtorki – 7PM

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EL RINCON DEL PADRE CHUY

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“Aquí estoy, Señor. Pidiéndote me enamores, llévame al desierto, háblale a mi Corazón, pronuncia mi nombre, Señor.” Esta es una parte de un canto que escuche una noche que estaba en Argentina. El canto llegó a mí en un momento que lo necesitaba. Escuché varias veces el canto y en cuanto terminaba, lo volvía a repetir. La música hizo que me pusiera en contacto con lo que estaba sintiendo en mi interior. “Háblale a mi corazón, háblale a mi corazón” era la frase que más repetía. Mis sentimientos salieron a flote acompañados con muchas lágrimas. Porque? No lo sé. Pero lo que si se, es que esa experiencia no fue una experiencia mala o una experiencia debido a la soledad. La experiencia me hizo dar cuenta que ya hacía tiempo que no me dejaba abrazar por Aquel que me vida. Me di cuenta que no escuchaba esa voz de Aquel que es Amor y Misericordia. En el Evangelio de este domingo, escuchamos que ciertas personas llevaron ante Jesús a un hombre sordo y tartamudo. Pero lo que más llamó mi atención cuando reflexionaba sobre el evangelio, es que Jesús aparta al hombre de la gente para hacer el milagro. Esto me hace ver, que no solamente soy yo el que busca el estar con Dios, sino que es también Él, el que siempre anda buscando tener un encuentro personal e íntimo conmigo. Muchas de las veces nosotros estamos tan ocupados y

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preocupados por las cosas de nuestra vida ordinaria. Nos preocupamos mucho por nuestras finanzas, nuestra salud, nuestro futuro. Nos enfocamos tanto en nuestras actividades personales y sociales. Y muchas de las veces, al caer la noche, cuando es la hora de dormir, cuando se supone que debemos de dirigir nuestra mente y nuestro corazón hacia Aquel que es vida y esperanza, terminamos nuestro día sin escuchar la voz amorosa de Dios. Terminamos nuestro día cerrando los oídos de nuestro corazón. El evangelio nos dice: Jesús le metió los dedos en los oídos y le tocó la lengua con saliva. Después, mirando al cielo, suspiró y le dijo: "¡Effetá!" (que quiere decir "¡Ábrete!"). Dios siempre está cerca de nosotros, ahí, a nuestro lado, tratando de hablarnos a nuestro corazón. Pero muchos de nosotros no queremos, o no podemos escuchar su voz. Nuestros sentidos están sordos y cerrados a su voz. Muchos de nosotros necesitamos un Effetá. Pero la experiencia que tuve en Argentina y lo que dice el Evangelio me hace pensar con certeza de que Dios toma las oportunidades para extender sus manos amorosas y tocar nuestros sentidos. Él quiere que todos escuchemos su voz. Él quiere decir a los oídos sordos de nuestros corazones: Effetá. Y así, cuando nosotros permitamos que nuestros corazones sean tocados por Dios, seremos capaces de escuchar su voz, la voz que nos llama por nuestros propios nombres. Y más aún, ya abiertos nuestros sentidos, podremos nosotros descubrir la presencia de Aquel que es Amor, Bondad, y Misericordia.

Rev. Jesús Mata, SVD

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Pray For the Sick ... Judy Abruscato John Becker The Benz Family Regina Berman Jack & Jim Bonner Winifred Boyack Dan Brackett Yolanda Burch Andrea Fanella Stephen Field Joseph Flanagan Michelangelo Gondolfi Miguel Gonzalez Pat Hembd

Ruth Lance Joan Lutz William T. Lyman Angeline Mabeley Doris Malicki Bonnie Miley Kristi Mogley Javier Monroy & Family Brian Moore Ethan Moore Thomas Mueller Cheryl Murray Kathleen O’Rourke Noah Palzet Pedro Perez Michael Perrela Amanda Rakers Beth Ramos Ava Rodriguez Chester Salzmann Chris Scanlon Joanne Shields Denis Siena Deana Skulemowski Carol Spiller Rick Stolfa Jean Storey Melissa Stoutamire Dave Sykes Mark Sykes

Keep Our Dear Lord company in the

Adoration Chapel Weekdays: 7 am - 10 pm Weekend: 8 am - 10 pm

Enjoy Some Pancakes & Help your Parish Butterfield’s Pancake House & Restaurant will donate

10% of your guest check back to your Church. So come on in and bring your friends and family. Offer is good every

day. Just mention St. Joseph the Worker to the cashier. It is our way to say Thank You for your patronage. Open 7 days a week 6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 4195 Dundee Road in Northbrook (at the

corners of Sanders & Dundee Rd)

Ask God to open your ears to hear his call. May he also free your tongue to proclaim the good news. Consider serving God as a priest, brother, or sister. Pídele a Dios que abra tus oídos para escuchar tu llamada. Que él también libere tu lengua para proclamar su buena nueva. Considera la posibilidad de servir a Dios como sacerdote, hermano o hermana.

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Ministry Schedule for September 15 & 16

5:00 pm Lector: B. Jacobsen E.M.: B. Jacobsen, B. Vogel, S. Watts Servers: S. Banes, L. Banes

7:00 am Lector: C. Modlin E.M.: C. Modlin, K. Ferro, N. Franz Servers: A. Nance

8:00 am Lector: L. Prindle E.M.: J. Skarosi, L. Prindle, V. Nguyen Servers: V. Villalobos

9:30 am Lector: G. Jonkhans E.M.: D. Hackney, A. Bui, M. Jonkhans Servers: A. Jonkhans, J. Jonkhans

Anna Marie Tarsitano Fran Theriault Dale Thuet Evelyn Torres Bill Trnka Jerry Vanderberg Ed Witecha Matt Wzerick Rose Mary Zambuto Kathy Zeivel Virginia Zink John McCormack Joan Early Rosemary Bartlett Tom Dworzak Sharon Sylester Thuy & Bob Schuster Ken Brady The Rayappan Family Antonio & Ester Carmona Amy Fletcher Kristen Oliver Carl Snyder, Sr. Dorothy Pach Barbara Weder

The names on the Prayer List will appear for 6 weeks unless otherwise noted. Please call the office if you would like to add/remove someone.

Please pray for peace and for the Men and Wom-en serving in the military. • LCPL DeShaun Richard,

USMC • Staff Sergeant Christo-

pher Olszewski, USAF • Corporal Joseph J. Zim-

merman, III USMC

We are collecting pop can tabs. Please save the tabs of your favorite soda cans in a Ziploc bag and drop them off in a collection box in the church foyer. Thank you.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Cor 5:1-8; Ps 5:5-7, 12; Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday: 1 Cor 6:1-11; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday: 1 Cor 7:25-31; Ps 45:11-12, 14-17; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: 1 Cor 8:1b-7, 11-13; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 23-24; Lk 6:27-38 Friday: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Saturday: 1 Cor 10:14-22; Ps 116:12-13, 17-18; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Sunday: Is 50:5-9a; Ps 116:1-6, 8-9; Jas 2:14-18; Mk 8:27-35

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Catholic Teachings – Know Your Faith

Learning to Defend Your Faith This year, beginning September 11 and concluding at the end of April 2019, St. Joseph the Worker Parish will engage in two hour sessions of “Catholic Apologe cs” on Tuesday evenings from 7 – 9 in Room 5 of the school.

What is Catholic apologe cs? One of the first things that may spring to mind is that Catholics should apologize for the crusades, inquisi ons and clergy abuses. Apologe cs is not the art of apologizing. Apologe cs is the knowledge of the details of our faith and the ability to com-municate them in a convincing and charitable way.

Always be prepared to make a defense to anyone who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence. 1 Peter 3:15 (Revised Standard Version Catholic Edi on)

Both non-Catholics and many Catholics have a profound misunderstanding of Catholic teach-ing and history on many different issues. For example: Do Catholics worship Mary? Do statues in Catholic churches cons tute idolatry? Can we be saved by faith alone? Can Catholics “earn” salva on? Were “millions” killed in the Inquisi on? Why does the Catholic Church forbid con-tracep on and abor on? What does it mean to be “chaste?” Why can’t priests marry or wom-en become priests? How can Mary be the Mother of God if she is not God herself? Why should we believe Jesus is God? Couldn’t He just be a great teacher like Buddha? What is cen-tering prayer? How does it compare to New Age spirituality? How should faithful Catholics re-act to the abuses of some priests, nuns and bishops? And a mul tude of other faith issues.

At the end of Mass we are told to “Go and preach the Gospel.” Each Catholic is called to do that – usually in the context of family, friends and acquaintances. Are we familiar enough with the Gospels to actually do it? If so, are we confident that we truly understand what the Gospels mean in the context of Church teaching?

Many Catholics are very mid when it comes to defending or even understanding the teach-ings of our faith.

Please consider a ending the Tuesday evening apologe cs sessions at St. Joseph the Worker this year. They will be very interes ng and involve learning, discussion and growth in the un-derstanding of the depth of our faith.

All are welcome!! You may register at the Parish Office or online at stjosephworker.com. “Tui on” is only $35. for the en re year (or less if you cannot afford it).

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Catholic Teachings – Know Your Faith

2018 -2019 Bible Study The St. Joseph the Worker Bible study for 2018 – 2019 is packed with exci ng and useful informa on on the founda ons of our Catholic faith. Those who understand the founda ons will be able to be er live the life of faith and harvest its fruits. Sessions start September 12 and con nue through the spring of 2019. They are informa ve and include lively discussion.

The Prophets – September 12 to November 14 This sec on of ten sessions includes an Introduc on to the Prophets in general and then focuses on Hosea, Jonah, Isaiah (two sessions), Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Haggai, Malachi and the New Testament and modern prophets.

Wisdom – November 21 - Januar 16 Eight sessions include an Introduc on to Wisdom, Wisdom in decision-making, Wisdom in Finances, Wisdom rela onships, Wisdom for Peace of Mind, Wisdom in Speech, Wisdom in Age, and Wisdom in Christ.

1 Corinthians – Januar 23 – April 3 The concluding sec on includes eleven sessions on St. Paul’s first le er to the Corinthians. Paul, while minis-tering in Ephesus, had heard about abuses taking place in the Chris an community of Corinth (Greece). Hence, his le er addresses the abuses and offers instruc on on proper conduct for life in Christ.

1 Corinthians 1:1-9: Paul’s Gree ng to the Corinthians 1 Corinthians 1:10–3:4: Division, Wisdom, and Pride in Corinth 1 Corinthians 3:5–4:21: Servants of Christ and His Church Community 1 Corinthians 5–7: Immorality – Assimila on Versus Isola on 1 Corinthians 8–9: Ea ng Meat Offered to Idols Versus Love of Neighbor 1 Corinthians 10:1–11:1: Imita ng Israel in Corinth 1 Corinthians 11:2–12:31: True Worship 1 Corinthians 13–14: Love and Building Up the Church 1 Corinthians 15: Resurrec on 1 Corinthians 16: Paul’s Closing Words

If you would like to understand your faith and its founda ons in a deeper way, this series of courses offers you that opportunity. Please join us. You can register at stjosephworker.com or in the Parish office.

All are welcome!!

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Knowing and Defending Your Faith

Catholic Apologetics Group Every Tuesday starting September 11 to mid-April 2019

(except for holiday weeks) 7—9PM in Room 5 of the school

Tuition: $35

The 2018 - 2019 program will include issues on which Catholics and Protestants disagree and other “hot top-ic” issues upon which even Catholics sometimes disagree. Sessions w ill include study ques-tions, some instructional DVDs and lively group discussions.

If you are interested in learning more about what Catholics believe and why, please register using the form in the Bulletin and then bring it to the Parish Office before September 11.

Bible Study

Every Wednesday starting September 12 to the end of April 2019

(except for holiday weeks) 7—9PM in Room 5 of the school

Tuition: $35 This year’s study program will include Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians, a review of the Old Testament prophets, and the Book of Wisdom. Sessions w ill include readings, instructional DVDs and lively group discussions.

Learn more about God’s plan for your salvation!!

Please register using the form in the Bulletin and then bring it to the Parish Office before September 12. Or register at stjosephworker.com

All are Welcome!!

St. Joseph the Worker Adult Bible and Catechism Class Registration

I would like to register for: □ Bible Study □ Knowing and Defending Your Catholic Faith □ Both Programs

Tuition Bible Study: $35 Catechism: $35

Name: ______________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ Address: ___________________________________ Email: _____________________________ ______________________________________

Please mail or take the registration form to the Parish Office St. Joseph the Worker Parish | 181 W. Dundee Road | Wheeling, IL 60090 | 847-537-2740

Online registration at stjosephworker.com

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Come raise your voices to the Lord! Choir

Season starts Tuesday,

September 11th, in Room 10 at

7:00 PM. All are welcome to sing

praises to our Lord.

Please join us as we say “Farewell” to Fr. Francis on Thursday, September 13th beginning with a mass at 6:00 pm and reception afterwards in the Bonner Hall. Zapraszamy na wspólne pożegnanie ks. Franciszka w czwartek, 13 września. Rozpoczniemy Mszą Święta o 18.00, a po będzie przyjęcie w sali bankietowej. Únase a nosotros mientras decimos "Adiós" al Padre. Francis el jueves 13 de septiembre, comenzando con la Santa Misa a las 6:00 p.m. y la recepción después en el Salón Bonner.

The 2018-19 Religious Education Classes will begin Monday, September 17 at 6:30 pm.

Important Parent Meeting: Monday, September 10th at 6:30 pm in Mulcahey Hall.

Primer dia de clases domingo, Septiembre 23, 10:30 am grados 1-6

Segundo año de Confirmacion (Domingos) 8:00 am-9:15 am grados 9-12 Misa 9:30 am

10:30 am—12:15 pm Grados 7-8 Misa 12:30 pm

Primer Año de Confirmación Primer dia de clases Martes Septiembre 25, 6-7 p.m. Grados 7-8 Primer dia de clases Martes Septiembre 25, 7-8 p.m. Grados 9-12

SEE BEYOND OUTWARD APPEARANCES The phrase “Sunday best” has lost much of its meaning in our society today. Some lament the loss of people dressing up for church on Sunday; others think it’s a healthy sign that we’re as casual in attire gathered before the Lord as we are elsewhere. No matter which school of thought on this topic we belong to, James would probably chastise us. In either case, we are still focused on external appearance, mistaking it for some sort of favored position before God. True, James criticizes the community that favors the rich and well-dressed while ostracizing the poorly clothed, but even more he criticizes the making of distinctions, making choices based on criteria that having nothing to do with the reign of God. James might turn our attention to the reign of God described by Isaiah, in which people are healed and the earth becomes ripe to bear fruit. Jesus today is focused on this reign of God, healing a Gentile man in a region hostile to his Jewish faith, not mindful of the man’s origins or clothing or status or ability to repay. Isaiah, James, and Jesus in Mark’s Gospel all call us to look more deeply to find where the will of God needs to be done, and has been done, on earth as in heaven. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Back to work we go! Summer break is over and there is much to accomplish in school and in the workplace. It’s a venerable Catholic custom to assign patron saints to the trades and occupations of life. This is largely in the realm of popular devotion, and although from time to time the Vatican declares a saint to be patron of this or that, the process is free-wheeling and just about uncontrollable. Still, there is a saint for almost any purpose, whether you are on death row (Dismas), having eye trouble (Lucy), or pursued by poisonous toads (Hubert). Medieval guilds would often associate themselves with heav-enly patrons, so Saint Joseph has the carpenters, Thomas More the lawyers, and physicians get Saint Luke. If you’re stuck in the airport, St. Joseph of Cupertino is on call since he was said to rise off the floor when he prayed, and if you’re in a long line at the ATM, Saint Anthony Claret is for you.

In recent years, the Vatican has from time to time assigned a new patronage, as when Saint Aloysius Gonzaga was named the patron of HIV-AIDS pa-tients, since as a young Jesuit novice he had cared for his fellow novices during a terrible plague. Anything that matters to us—nation, parish church, occupation, illness—can have a patron, and it is an aspect of Catholicism that has enormous appeal. To believe in the “communion of saints” is to know that the ties that bind us as a communion do not unravel with death, and that when we stand before life’s struggles, we do not stand alone. Who is your patron saint? —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

THOUGHTS The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts. —Marcus Aurelius

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Fill out the raffle tickets and drop off after mass in the parish office or the collection basket.

1 ticket is $1.00 or 6 for $5.00

Food tickets will be sold after all masses $5.00 for all you can eat ages 5 and older $2.00 for children 2 to 4 years old children under 2 are free

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Sacramental Celebration Baptism Preparation: English: By appointment only Spanish: First Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m. in the

Mulcahey Hall Sacrament of Baptism: Parents and Godparents play an important role in the faith life of your child. Please be aware that godparents must also be practicing Catholics. You must attend the preparation class and register your child for the sacrament. Please call the office more information. English: First, third Sundays: 2:30 p.m. Spanish: First & third Saturdays: 9:15 a.m. Polish: First Saturday: 10:30 a.m.; First & third Sundays: 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Matrimony: Congratulations on your Engagement! A minimum of four months advanced preparation is required. Please call the parish office for an appointment. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults): Anyone interested in becoming a Catholic or learning more about the Catholic faith is invited to call the office.

Religious Education: A child must be in the religious education program for TWO YEARS prior to receiving the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist or Confirmation. Must present a Baptismal Certificate at time of registration. Office Hours: Please call for summer hours English Classes: Mondays, 6:30—7:45 pm All Grades Spanish Classes: Sundays, 10:30 am Contact: Deacon Martin at 847-537-4182 or email deacon_martin@stjosephworker.com

Communion for the Sick/Homebound: Ministers of Care visit and bring the Eucharist to the sick, homebound or hospitalized. Please call the parish office to arrange a visit.

Bulletin articles: Submission deadline is Saturday before 2PM for the upcoming Sunday bulletin. Deliver copy to the parish office or email articles, comments or suggestions to vann@stjosephworker. com

Donate Clothes & Miscellaneous Household Items to AMVETS: Drop off behind Amvets building at 700 McHenry Road in Wheeling: M-Sat 8 am - 5 pm

Food Pantry is CLOSED: If you would like to donate or to receive assistance, please contact the Wheeling Township Food Pantry—1616 N. Arlington Heights in Arlington Heights, IL

All are welcome to worship at St. Joseph the Worker. To become an active member of the parish, please complete the registration form or stop by the office.

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Please tear this off and place in the collection basket or drop it off in the Parish Office!

Social Hall Business Hours Fridays 6:30—8:30 pm; Saturdays 2—6 pm;

Sundays by Appointment only. Walk-ins welcome For more details, please contact Lupita 224-900-0399; lupita.gomez1984@gmail.com or call the parish office at 847-537-2740 during normal business hour.

Parish Information Deacon: Martin Carrillo

Director of Religious Education: Deacon Martin Carrillo English/Spanish

Polish School: Renata Rudnicki Principal

Music Ministry: Maria Bialkowski English/Polish Mass Fr Jesus Mata Spanish Mass Zbigniew Blicharz Polish Mass

Administrative Staff: Elaine Simpson Business Manager Mercedes Gwinn Parish Secretary Van Nguyen Bulletin Editor Agustin Albavera Building Maintenance

Stop by the office to offer mass intentions for someone or an occasion, for blessing, or just to say, “Thank you, Lord!”