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St. Joseph Catholic Church—Libertyville, Illinoiswww.stjoseph-libertyville.org
November 15, 202033rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Carpenter
Our Vision Through our Baptism
and Eucharist, we are called to love as
Christ loves and serve as Christ serves.
Our MissionIn Jesus Christ, we will grow
and flourish through• Engaging, welcoming and
building community• Lifelong faith formation
• Social justice and service to others in need
• Engaging and understand-ing the energy and interests
of our youth• Prayer and worship that deepens our spiritual life
• Accountability in using our resources wisely
so that we may live life abundantly!
“You tell us that to love God and neighbor is not something abstract, but profoundly concrete: it means seeing in every person the face of the Lord to be served, to serve him concretely. And you are, dear brothers and sisters, the face of Jesus.” (Pope Francis, May 21, 2013)
Giving Tree Going Virtual This YearOver 1,500 virtual tags for Christmas gifts will be available on the parish website on November 20. Please see page 4 for detailed instructions on how to choose a recipient. Gifts can be returned on December 12 and 13 when there will be volun-teers curbside on Maple Avenue outside the gym to take your gifts. Thank you for bringing joy to children and families and agencies working on behalf of the needy this Christmas season.
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St. Joseph the Patriarch (Patriarca San José), San Miguel
Fr. Jorge Bergolio, SJ
Questions? Call the Adult Faith Formation Office: 847-990-1266
When: Thursday, November 19, 2020, 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Online Pope Francis shares in his recent encyclical that there are no “others,” no “them,” there is only “us.” Join us to open up the Holy Father’s letter on the move toward global fraternity and friendship and what local parish communities can learn from the experience.
Participate by using the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85825712668?
pwd=RXFxSFBNRDRadnF6dlJyaG5XRjI0QT09
More information and a summary of Fratelli Tutti, visit
www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/events/the-universal-us
Our presenters:
Fr. John Trout Pastor at St. Joseph
Catholic Church
Robert O’Gorman,
Ph.D. Professor Emeritus of Pastoral Studies, Loyola University
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
Paul Dokecki Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Department of Human
and Organizational Development,
Vanderbilt Peabody College
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November 14-15 Sunday Masses in Church–5:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m., 10:45 and 5:00 p.m. Sunday–
Each Mass is open to 182 pre-registered people. https://stjoseph.ivolunteer.com/reopeningweekend_2020
Drive-in 7:15 Mass & 10:45 Family Masshttps://stjoseph.ivolunteer.com/driveinmass_2021
No one may attend the above Masses without registration. Registration will open each Wednesday for the following
Sunday Masses. This week, online registration for November 14-15 Masses opens on Wednesday, November 11 at 9:00 a.m. and the deadline is Saturday at 4:00 p.m. Register at links above.
If you are unable to register online, you may phone 847-362-2073 from Wednesday, November 11 to Friday, November 13 from
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Phone registration is closed Saturday.
6:30 & 8:30 a.m. Daily Mass in Church No one may attend the daily 6:30 or 8:30 Mass without registra-tion. Each Wednesday, registration opens for the following week’s daily Masses and continues Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may register for more than one daily Mass at a time. 6:30 Mass: https://stjoseph.ivolunteer.com/630weekday_20208:30 Mass: https://stjoseph.ivolunteer.com/weekday_2020If you are unable to register online, you may phone 847-362-2073 only on Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Only the Maple Avenue doors will be open for daily Mass.
Funeral MassesPlease go to https://stjoseph-libertyville.org/funeral to see a listing of scheduled Funeral Masses. You must register to attend. If you are unable to register online, you may phone 847-362-2073 Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Private Prayer HoursThe church is open for private prayer from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday to Friday.
Eucharistic AdorationEucharistic Adoration is livestreamed on Thursday afternoons at 3:00 p.m., hosted by the Vocations Ministry. Join in at: www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/live.
Livestreaming Continues www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/live• Sunday Mass at 5:00 p.m. Saturday and 9:00 a.m. Sunday• Daily Mass Monday-Saturday at 8:30 a.m.• Eucharistic Adoration on Thursdays at 3:00 p.m.
Worship AidsIf you have registered to attend Mass, please download/print a PDF of the worship aid at www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/live and take it with you after Mass. For livestreamed liturgies, follow along in the online worship aid or print yourself a copy.
Registration for Drive-In Masses and In-Church Masses
Options to GiveAre you wondering how you can support St. Joseph Catholic Church during this time of uncertainty? We need
your help, now more than ever, as the coronavirus is impacting our collections. Here are three easy ways for you to give and continue to support St. Joseph Catholic Church: Text To Give Text To Give can be done right from your phone. Simply Text “Joseph” to 73256 and enter your week-ly or monthly gift amount; or give a little extra this time.Give Online You can give online through our website. Visit www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/give.Mail or Drop Off Mail or drop off your donation in the mail slot at the parish office: 121 E. Maple Avenue, Libertyville, IL 60048.Thank you! This is a challenging time for all of us and we thank you for your continued support!“I GAVE TODAY” #StJoesGiving Encourage others to give and share on your social media accounts that you supported St. Joseph Catholic Church with a simple “I GAVE TODAY” post using the hashtag #StJoesGiving. Stay Healthy And Pray!
Logistics Volunteers NeededGreeters are needed to help with reopening efforts. If you are over the age of 18 and with no underlying health condi-tions, please submit your availability. Persons older than 65 are welcome as long as you are aware of the risks involved. Visit: https://www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/churchreopening. You will be contacted with information on the required training.
The Parish Offices Are ClosedWe are following recommendations from the Archdiocese in determining a reopening date for our parish offices. Please contact staff or clergy through email. A list of email address-es can be found at www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/staff.
5 BEHAVIORS TO KEEP US SAFE
As a member of our community, I will ...
1. Wear a mask
2. Keep my distance
3. Wash and sanitize my hands
4. Stay home if I am sick
5. Get tested if I exhibit symptoms
… because protecting others in our community is my responsibility, too.
5 BEHAVIORS TO KEEP US SAFE
As a member of our community, I will ...
1. Wear a mask
2. Keep my distance
3. Wash and sanitize my hands
4. Stay home if I am sick
5. Get tested if I exhibit symptoms
… because protecting others in our community is my responsibility, too.
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Jesus Christ is at the heart of every family. Make room for him in your lives in a deeper way by joining in the Sunday celebration. God bless you!
Protocols for the two Drive-in Masses in the Hurlburt Court Parking Lot• Drive-in Mass participants must register the one vehicle, not the persons.• Parking will be every other spot to accommodate 6-foot social distancing.• Traffic control will direct you to appropriate space. First come, first served.• All must remain in their cars.• Donations can be placed in a large receptacle clearly marked in the lot.• There will be a radio transmitter which you can tune into at 87.9 FM.• The communion host will be passed through your car window.• There will be no music. • Mass length is approximately 30 minutes.
Protocols for In-Church Masses• Parking is available in front of the church and on Broadway Street. Parking for 10:45 In-church Mass: arrive 10-15 minutes prior to Mass to allow time to park. Park on the north side of the church (Maple Avenue) or in the 200 N. Milwaukee Avenue lot or on Broadway Street. There is a Drive-In Mass at 10:45 a.m., so please do not use the back parking lot on Hurlburt Court and Park Place.• Each individual must be registered separately. For example, if two spouses and two children want to attend Mass, they must register each person.• Arrive 5 minutes early for check-in. • All four entrances will be open on weekends. • The pews will be marked for spacing and seating. • Certified, trained greeters will verify that you are registered and wearing a mask. • Only Music Ministers may sing.
If you have registered and find you are unable to attend, we ask that you update your registration to allow your fellow parishioners the opportunity to worship in person, as we are nearing our capacity threshold.
The Pope’s Tweet of the WeekLet us attend the school of Jesus Christ, teacher of Prayer. May we learn
from Him that prayer is primarily listening and encountering God, an art to be prac-ticed with insistence, the place where we perceive that everything comes from God and returns to Him. @Pontifex
An Act ofSpiritual
CommunionMy Jesus, I believe that You are present
in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot receive You sacramentally, come spiritually into my heart. I embrace You and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
Early Bulletin DeadlineDue to the Thanksgiving holiday. the deadline for the November 29 Carpen-ter (the 1st week of Advent) will be on Wednesday, November 18. There will also be early deadlines in the second half of December.
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• This year there will be approximately 1,500 tags for gifts that are being requested by families and agencies.• A video is available to walk you through the fol-lowing steps. View it at https://stjoseph-libertyville.org/social-justice-service-commission• To view and commit to purchase a gift, go to the home page on the parish website and click on Giving Tree—Register Here. Scroll down and click on Christmas Giving Tree: Families• There are 60 families. Click on a family group— you will see the family’s number and what two gifts the children are asking for.• Each child has asked for two gifts. This year, please pur-chase both gifts for a suggested total of $50.• Each gift should be wrapped separately with a tag securely taped onto it.
Giving Tree 2020 Virtual Tags Available Online• Please make your own secure tag and be sure to include the Family Number, Child’s Number and name of the gift (on each of the child’s two gifts).• When you are online and choosing, please remember to COMMIT to the gift by clicking onto “commit”.• Gifts are to be returned to the curbside drop-off at the Gym doors on Maple Avenue on Decem-ber 12 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. or on December 13, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.• There will soon be a site on ivolunteer to volun-teer to help on December 12 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
and on December 13 for 2-hour shifts from 7:30 -11:30 a.m. If you have questions, please contact Mary Causey at 847-990-1213 or [email protected] you and we hope for another successful Giving Tree 2020 event!
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End Racism
We pray for all who are in prisons and jails. “I was in prison and you visited me.” (Matthew 25:36)
As we continue our parish-wide journey through Open Wide Our Hearts, this week we reflect on the background article about Racism and the Criminal Justice System. See link below: https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/racism/upload/racism-and-criminal-justice.pdf
Has your heart been opened? St. Joseph’s Prison Ministry brings the light, love and friendship of Jesus Christ into the lives of incarcerated people and their families. They learn they are forgiven, and they learn they are loved. It is truly a life-changing, and often life-saving, experience. Learn more about these ministries by contacting John Brodarick at [email protected] for the men’s Prison Ministry and Crystal Sullivan at crystalnkevin@ comcast.net for the women’s Prison Ministry.
Join our Open Wide our Hearts Facebook group. Here we share resources, prayers, books, ministry news, and links to
films and webinars to accompany us on our journey. Join through the St. Joseph Church’s Facebook page.
St. Joseph’s food pantry, Libertyville now open Sundays
Now open 5 days a week including Sunday, St. Joseph’s food pantry is coming into its busiest time of year. Sundays opening is all thanks to the parish Youth Ministry stepping up its game to help people in need. The Youth Ministry is led by Brigid and Tom Dutton who say when they asked the youth for their help, the response was enormous and the youth volunteer slots through December were filled instantly.
St. Joseph’s food pantry, is one of very few supermarket style food pantries in Lake County. Its aim is to serve people who need food and due to circumstances, cannot afford to pay for it. Clients peruse aisles of food in order to select their groceries, which have generously been donated by St. Joseph’s parishioners and the local community and businesses.
Because of trying times, especially with the current pandemic, St. Joseph’s food pantry has been getting extremely busy this past year serving hundreds of clients weekly.
St. Joseph’s food pantry is located at 112 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville. Open Mondays and Thursdays, 11am-1pm, Wednesdays and Fridays, 4pm-6pm and now Sundays, 10am-12pm.
Donations to the food pantry can be made by dropping off non-perishable food in the bins outside St. Joseph’s church or by delivering all food items to St. Joseph’s food pantry one hour prior to each opening. Personal Care items are also very much appreciated by the clients.
Large donations can be coordinated with Dennis Moffitt, 847-331-4914
Further information can be found at https://stjoseph-libertyville.org/food-pantry
To keep up to date with needed items or events related to the food pantry, you can also like St. Joseph’s food pantry page on Facebook.
St. Joseph’s food pantry would like to thank everybody who has donated items or money to help with this mission. Also, sincere gratitude is extended to all the volunteers who make this mission possible.
St. Joseph’s Food Pantry Is Now Open on Sundays Now open five days a week includ-ing Sunday, the St. Joseph Food Pan-try is coming into its busiest time of year. Being open on Sunday is thanks to the parish Youth Ministry stepping up to help people in need. The Youth Ministry is led by Brigid and Tom Dutton who say when they asked the youth for their help, the response was enormous and the youth volunteer slots through December were filled instantly. The St. Joseph Food Pantry is one of
the very few supermarket style food pantries in Lake County. Its aim is to serve people who need food and due to circum-stances, cannot afford to pay for it. Clients peruse aisles of food in order to select their groceries, which have generously been donated by St. Joseph parishioners and the local community and businesses. Because of trying times, especially with the cur-rent pandemic, the food pantry has been extremely busy this past year, serving hundreds of clients weekly. The St. Joseph Food Pantry is located in the strip mall at 112 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville 60048. It is open Mondays and Thursdays, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays, 4:00-6:00 p.m., and now Sundays, 10:00 a.m.-12 Noon. Donations to the food pantry can be made by dropping off non-perishable food in the bins outside the front of St. Joseph Church on Maple Avenue or by delivering all (including perishable) food items to the St. Joseph Food Pantry one hour before each opening. Personal care items are also very appreciated by the clients. Large donations can be coordinated with Dennis Moffitt, 847-331-4914. More information can be found at https://stjoseph-libertyville.org/food-pantry To keep up-to-date with needed items or events related to the food pantry, you can also join the St. Joseph Food Pantry group on Facebook. St. Joseph Food Pantry would like to thank everyone who has donated items or money to help with this mission. Also, sincere gratitude is extended to all the volunteers who make this mission possible.
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• LEARN about those living in poverty. • ACT and spread the word about poverty by sharing this flier.
• CONNECT with the work of CCHD by supporting the collection. • PRAY for those who benefit from this collection.
Office of National Collections3211 Fourth Street NE • Washington, DC 20017-1194 • 202-541-3346 • www.usccb.org/cchd • www.povertyusa.org
Copyright © 2019, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. Photos: Getty Images, Brian Payne, No Boundaries Coalition of Central West Baltimore, Dana Dillehunt and Willa K. Johnson, Opportunity Threads, CCHD archives. 40200400
Pregnant women and struggling families with young children require assistance with their mate-rial and spiritual needs, regardless of their back-
ground. For low-income Hispanic women, this is espe-cially true, because linguistic and cultural differences pose unique challenges for pregnancy volunteers and pastoral ministers.
In the Dioceses of Yakima and Spokane in central and eastern Washington, for example, your generos-ity to the Catholic Campaign for Human Development helps a group called PREPARES en español to minister to large and vibrant Hispanic communities. By training Spanish-speaking and bilingual volunteers and coordina-tors, and through developing Spanish-language materials, PREPARES en español offers support groups, family com-panions, and parent/child learning and playgroups that
not only assist vulnerable families but do so in a con-text of respect for the unique cultural needs of Hispanic families. With your contri-butions, Spanish-speaking families are strengthened and nourished at the parish level in these dioceses.
To learn more about the collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, visit www.usccb.org/cchd/collection.
Catholic Campaign for Human Development
Working on the Margins
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) allocates funds to community projects that promote the mission and vision of CCHD while adhering to the moral and social teachings of the Catholic Church. Please visit www.usccb.org/cchd to view funding criteria and see a detailed list of our most recent grants and annual report.
2018-2019 Grants
Category Dollars Number of Grants
• Community and Economic Development Grants $11,470,439 218
• Strategic National and Regional Grants $6,183,437 16
• Technical Assistance Grants $147,129 12
Total $17,801,005
Community and Economic Development Programs
Category % of Funding
• Economic Empowerment: New Businesses, Jobs, and Financial Opportunity 31.2%
• Creating Resilient Communities, Access to Housing, and Strong Schools 27.5%
• Defending the Rights of Immigrants 16.5%
• Reforming the Criminal Justice System 10.6%
• Building a Just Economy and Protecting Worker Rights 8.7%
• Expanding Access to Health Care and Empowering Persons with Disabilities 4.6%
• Protecting the Environment .9%
Collection is next week.
Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe
for Justice
Most merciful mother, you came to tell us of your compassion through St. Juan Diego, whom you called the littlest and
dearest of your sons. Give your strength and pro-tection to all who live in poverty today, especially the young, elderly, and vulnerable. Plead for them to the Father, that they might experience the Divine Love tangibly in their daily lives, and that all who work for justice on behalf of the poor might grow in fortitude and humility. In these ways, manifest your charity and concern in our lives, that the weeping of humanity may be heard, and all our suffering, pain, and misfortune may be filled with divine comfort and healing. May we always know the peace of being in the cradle of your arms, and bring us safely home to your son, Jesus. Amen.
Catholic Campaign for Human Developmentwww.povertyusa.org
Copyright © 2015, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. Image: © iStock Photo. 40200500
Catholic Campaign for Human Development
Prayer Card
The Bed Ministry has delivered its 500th bed! The Bed Ministry recently delivered three beds to one family to reach this milestone. Dennis Valentini and Pat Heather-man made the deliveries for this milestone. Congratulations to the Bed Ministry and bless you for your work! For more information, please email stjoseph-libertyville.org/beds.
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Green Tip: Excerpts from Pope Francis’ Encyclical Laudato SíTechnological progress is not identicalwith human progress.There is a growing awareness that scientific and technological progress cannot be equated with the progress of humanity and history, a growing sense that the way to a better future lies elsewhere. This is not to reject the possibilities which technology continues to offer us. […] Let us refuse to resign ourselves to this, and continue to wonder about the purpose and meaning
of everything. Otherwise we would simply legiti-mize the present situation and need new forms of escapism to help us endure the emptiness. […]Nobody is suggesting a return to the Stone Age, but we do need to slow down and look at reality in a different way, to appropriate the positive and sustainable progress which has been made, but
also to recover the values and the great goals swept away by our unrestrained delusions of grandeur. (113-114)
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Spirituality@Work—Job loss and the challenge of finding new employment is one of the most difficult transitions many of us will face. During these times of high stress, as we navigate this pandemic, we have an extra need to find and draw strength from our rela-tionships with others and God to restore our spiritual strength. To help us with this challenge, Deacon Dan Coughlin will present Spirituality@Work at our next meeting. Dan will describe his career journey, with its ups and downs, and share his insights and learnings, along with his approach to making spirituality and trust in God an essential tool in dealing with career and life challenges. Dan will explore the spiritual gifts of the Holy Spirit and how they can enhance our attitude and confidence throughout the job search. His observations will hopefully help you develop a healthier perspective on your own employment situation. Our sessions are free, and all are welcome. Please preregister at the Zoom link below:
St. Joseph Employment Ministry: Zoom Meeting on November 19Zoom meeting: Spirituality@WorkThursday, November 19, 7:00 p.m. Central TimeRegister in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIt-cOCrrD4oH9bsAcOuZyu5GesYo4zM8KSF(NOTE: If clicking the link above doesn’t take you to the
Zoom registration, please copy and paste it into your browser.)After registering, you will receive a confirmation email contain-ing information about joining the meeting. The St. Joseph Employment Ministry assists the unemployed and under-employed in the pursuit of fulfilling employment op-portunities. Anyone with an interest in assisting job-seekers is also invited to attend. Zoom meetings are usually held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month and feature topical presenta-tions. If you have questions, contact John Jennings at [email protected]. Employers are invited to post open positions by sending an email to John.
——––––—–—–—————–Prayer & WorshipOur Observance of All Souls’ Day St. Joseph Catholic Church celebrated All Souls’ Day on No-
vember 2. The Mass was livestreamed and attended in-person by parishioners, who carried candles and prayed for the souls of their loved ones. All Souls’ Day, also called the Commemoration of All the Faith-ful Departed and the Day of the Dead, is a day of prayer and recog-nition for the souls of those who have died. It is celebrated by Catho-lics and other Christian denominations every year on November 2.
Deacon Dan Coughlin gave the homily, and he did “some-thing that isn’t normally done” at the beginning of it by quoting a Disney song. Families prayed and listened as the names of those who died this past year were read. Participants were grateful for the guidance and comfort of our faith and the opportunity to remember those who they love and cherish.
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BaptismsPresiders/Deacons
Saturday, November 145:00 p.m. Church Fr. Luboyera Homilist: Deacon MuddSunday, November 157:15 a.m. Drive-in Fr. Ortiz
Only parishioners with confirmed online reservations may come to these Masses in Church or the parking lot. The 5:00 Saturday and 9:00 a.m. Sunday Masses are livestreamed and available to view at: www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/live.
9:00 a.m. Fr. Kartje10:45 a.m. Church Fr. Trout Homilist: Deacon Hooper10:45 a.m. Drive-in Fr. Ortiz5:00 p.m. Fr. Trout Homilist: Deacon Coughlin
Mass Intentions You may attend the daily 6:30 or 8:30 a.m. Mass if you are registered in advance. See page 3. It will also be livestreamed Monday through Saturday at 8:30 a.m. available to view at: www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/live.
Monday, November 16Lawrence ByrneRichard ReedTeré & Ray FrelkJack MadiganTuesday, November 17Roxane ObenaufCatechists for Children’s Faith Formation, well-being
Barb CargoWednesday, November 18Bob & Jean MitchellFlorence & Carlo ZarlettiPatty PalmieriPatsy PanicoThursday, November 19Roxane ObenaufJohn Russert
Michael D. Barrett, Sr.Friday, November 20Silas E. FinnestadMichael D. Barrett, Sr.Milagros SimonJanet JacobSaturday, November 21Bob & Jean Mitchell
Sophia Grace O’Connor, child of
Teresa (DeLuca) and Michael O’Connor
Ryan Campbell Salvatori, child of
Deborah (Fowler) and Anthony Salvatori
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Shout Praises to the Lord! The Ministry of Praise is a call to those in nursing homes, retirement homes, the home-bound and all seniors. What will Ministers be asked to do? Simply pray. Each month you will receive a letter from a staff member or parishioner asking you to pray for intentions. It is a call to join in a chorus of prayer. Please contact Debbie Costa at 847-347-3601 or email Debbie at [email protected].
Ponnu Sara Joseph & Emil Joseph
Banns of Marriage
Please Pray for the SickMike DeCicco
Jim DeckerBernie Didier
Steve DeliaJoseph Neme
Roland CatherallAnn Thellefson
Curt KrabbenhoftMargaret Krabbenhoft
Brielle PickfordFlo HarrisJulie Love
Ron Herbes
Donna HerzbergYuris Gutierrez
George Schnarre Janice Kleinschmidt
Gail DissIryna Shablouskaya
Erik FossumWilliam DohmTillie Scanlan
Jennifer PhilbrickMargaret BregenzerDonna Wantrobski
Marion O’NeillMaria Coton
Michelle Lucas FreerMary Pikula
Dolores SchultzFr. John Hennessey
Alejandro BenavidesFernando Benavides
Peter KrolStan Szot
Carol MichalskiTerry Venchus
Joseph LocascioSean Kolber
Micah Peckels Quirkand all those affected by COVID-19
New Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EOM’s) Practicum Training on Wednesday Are you called to minister Holy Communion to your brothers and sisters in Christ? There are two requirements for everyone who is an EOM in the Archdiocese of Chicago: 1) Theology of Ministry and of the Mass training sponsored by the Archdiocese and 2) practical training for the norms at your specific parish. We will be offering a practicum training for all interested in becoming Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EOM’s) on Wednesday, November 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the church. This training will fulfill the second half of the requirement established by the Archdiocese. At this time, the Archdiocese has suspended the theological training sessions due to COVID-19. Anyone who successfully completes the training on November 18 may begin serving in ministry at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the understanding that the theological training must be completed once it is offered again by the Archdiocese in Vicariate I. Due to safety regulations, we will not be able to accept walk-ins. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Kolber at [email protected]. Registration is required to attend this practicum training. To register, please use this link https://stjoseph.ivolunteer.com/eom2020
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Vocations Essay Contest Winners!Editor’s Note: Congratulations to our St. Joseph Vocations Ministry’s God’s Call is for All essay contest winners! The authors shared the people who inspire them in following Christ each day. Both students will be sent a $25 gift card to Culver’s for their efforts. Here are their essays: The person(s) that inspire me is my Mom and Dad. My mom takes care of me and my brother and sister, and my Dad works for Caterpillar in Deerfield, Illinois. The impact they have made on my life is big. They feed me; they get me up for school every morning they pay for me to even attend school. They make a big impact on this world because they donate to char-ity a lot and they help with the food pantry. They show their faith and values. They are loving, caring and helpful. Their faith shows as they go to church with us every Sunday to pray and worship Jesus and God. My mom and dad inspire me to be whatever I want to be, which is a basketball player. My dad and mom help me practice basketball in my driveway and sign me up for camps, like Kessel, and a basketball team that has skills and a league. By Cameron Epley, Grade 5, Mrs. Kaminski’s class, St. Joseph School Parents: Kyle and Kelly Epley
A person who inspires me to be closer to God is my Grandma. She is friendly and kind towards everyone, just like God wants all of us to be. She goes to church every Sunday (with the exception of COVID-19 times) and prays passionately about her loved ones, including my grandpa, (who recently passed away) who she hopes to see in heaven one day. She befriends a lot of people, including deacons and priests who recognize her from her common attendance and greet her. She finds ways to be closer to God by praying, and tries to make prayers towards all who need help that she knows. She prays the rosary, prays before dinner, prays for my family and (me), and I wish I could pray like that. I love how she is righteous and how she wants to help us in any way she can. Her love also inspires me and her support for anything I do. Her determination to go out and be even closer than she was before to God is so inspirational to me. That is how and why she inspires me to be closer to God. By River J. Thompson, Grade 8, Mr. and Mrs. Harding’s Peer Group St. Joseph Children’s Faith Formation Parents: Jerry and Michelle Thompson
Carmel Catholic High School Entrance ExamCarmel Catholic High School in Mun-delein will host its annual entrance examination for all incoming eighth-grade students virtually. This year’s online exam will be Saturday, Decem-ber 5, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Students who want to be part of the freshmen class of 2021-22 must pre-register for the exam. Results will be mailed to families in January along with accep-tance letters. To register for the en-trance exam, visit www.carmelhs.org/entranceexam. There also is a $25 ex-amination fee, payable online. Testing accommodations will be considered for students with an active learning support document. The school also will award merit-based scholarships to test-takers who achieve a composite score in the top-10th percentile. For information on the scholarships and other financial aid opportunities, visit www.carmelhs.org/financialaid/
Loyola Academy Entrance ExamEighth grade students are invited to take the Loyola Academy (Wilmette) online entrance exam on Saturday, December 5, at 8:00 a.m. Pre-registration is required. Online registration will be available No-vember 13-30 at www.goramblers.org. Any student needing technology support should email the Admissions Office at [email protected]. Loyola admits stu-dents of any race, color, and national ori-gin or ethnic origin.
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AMT2021!
All high school teens, current 8th graders, and their parents areencouraged to come to this informational Zoom meeting to learn
more about St. Joe's annual teen service trip to Harlan, KY. Those whohave gone on AMT in the past are also encouraged to join us to find
out about some changes to next summer's trip.The 2021 trip is July 24-31.
Appalachian Mission Trip 2021 Information Meeting
Click here to register and receive the Zoom link.
Sunday, November 15 @ 7 PM
AMT2021!
All high school teens, current 8th graders, and their parents areencouraged to come to this informational Zoom meeting to learn
more about St. Joe's annual teen service trip to Harlan, KY. Those whohave gone on AMT in the past are also encouraged to join us to find
out about some changes to next summer's trip.The 2021 trip is July 24-31.
Appalachian Mission Trip 2021 Information Meeting
Click here to register and receive the Zoom link.
Sunday, November 15 @ 7 PM
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Pray for VocationsThe livestreamed Eucharistic Adoration is on Thursday afternoons at 3:00 p.m. Please tune in at: www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/live
Note: No Adoration on Thanksgiving Day! Almighty Father, we beg you for an in-
crease in religious vocations and holy marriages in our parish. Help us to be generous in our response to your call. Choose from our homes those who are needed for your work and strengthen us with the courage to say “yes” and to follow you. Help us as a parish and as fami-lies to recognize and foster vocations to the priesthood, religious life, lay ministry or whatever path you are call-
ing us to follow. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
5:00-8:30 p.m.
Contact Erica Zapien to RSVP at [email protected]
The St. Joseph’s Men’s Ministry invites all men to join us (virtually) this Advent for “Dealing and Healing” during this
year’s Saturday Morning Live. If you are tired of all of the com-plaining and opinions, please join us to share the love and the
Good News of how men are dealing and healing with our current environment.
Sessions will be conducted via Zoom on December 5, 12 and 19 from 7 to 8:25 a.m. Take time this Advent and experience how the Holy Spirit is working in men through their Faith, Family
and their Community.
The SML Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83504348662?pwd=ODVncFpmM1lYVlFwN1l1U1ZCZ2Q4Zz09
Registration is required. To register, visit:
www.stjoseph-libertyville.org/saturday-morning-live-2020
Guys, save the dates!
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Save The Date!
Advent by Candlelight Prayer Service
Tuesday, Dec. 1 ~ 7 p.m.
St. Mary of Vernon Church
All women of the parish, along with our sisters at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Libertyville,
are invited to a special evening of prayer, reflections and music as we spiritually prepare
for the celebration of Christ’s birth. More details and sign-up specifics will follow in next
week’s bulletin. Mark your calendar and reserve this time to share the blessings of Advent!
Save The Date!Advent by Candlelight Prayer Service
Tuesday, December 1 ~ 7 p.m. St. Mary of Vernon ChurchAll women of St. Mary of Vernon Parish, along with our sisters at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Libertyville, are invited to a special evening of prayer, reflections and music as we spiritually prepare for the celebration of Christ’s birth. More details and sign-up specifics will follow in next week’s bulletin. Mark your calendar and reserve this time to share the blessings of Advent!
Save The Date!
Advent by Candlelight Prayer Service
Tuesday, Dec. 1 ~ 7 p.m.
St. Mary of Vernon Church
All women of the parish, along with our sisters at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Libertyville,
are invited to a special evening of prayer, reflections and music as we spiritually prepare
for the celebration of Christ’s birth. More details and sign-up specifics will follow in next
week’s bulletin. Mark your calendar and reserve this time to share the blessings of Advent!
Please Join Us!The St. Joseph Men’s Ministry and Women’s Council invite
all men and women from St. Joseph and St. Mary of VernonParishes to join us on Saturday, November 21 for a
Morning of Thanksgiving.
We will celebrate together at the 8:30 a.m. Massat St. Joseph Catholic Church, 121 E. Maple Avenue in Libertyville.
Afterward will we stay in the church to hear two short reflections on Thanksgiving. All you need to do is register to attend Mass.
We anticipate that the session after Mass will last about 20-25 minutes. You may register for the November 21 Mass beginning on Wednesday, November 11 by going to https://stjoseph.ivolunteer.com/weekday_2020
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Retirees & WannabesLIBERTYVILLE SENIOR COUNCIL & SENIOR CENTER (Senior Center is limited to a 50-person or 50% occupancy. Masks are required.)• November 17, Food Pantry Donation Bingo, 1:00 p.m.• November 19, Free Legal Advice, call 847-247-7659 for appoint-ment.• November 24 – Thanksgiving Feast to Go: $10 includes all the trimmings. Call 847-247-7659 for reservation.
Virtual The Retirees and Wannabees Committee invites you to join us for our second Virtual Trivia Night on November 18 from 5:00 to 6:45 p.m. It’s just like an in-per-son Trivia Night, but we play over
Zoom (a video conference system). After you register, we’ll send you instructions for participating. Register at https://stjoseph-libertyville.org/retirees-and-wannabees
Mothers with Young ChildrenBi-Monthly Meeting: How to Enjoy a Healthier and More Sustainable Life on Thursday, November 19, from 7:30 p.m., Location TBD Merleanne Rampale will share information about local environmental and sustain-ability resources and programs available to us. She will also share ideas and tips for living a more sustainable
life. RSVP and find Zoom details on Meetup! Please make sure you are part of our Meetup group, https://www.meetup.com/St-Joes-MYC, as well as our private Facebook page. Search “St. Joe’s MYC” and request to join. We use both sites to communicate bi-weekly meetings, Mom’s Nights Out, playdates, and other activities that we host.
Thoughts on Giving “Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you have been faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities.” (Matthew 25:21) God calls us to nurture and develop the gifts He has given us and then generously return a portion with increase. He expects us to grow our gifts, use them wisely and be generous with them.
Stewardship of TreasureWeekly Offering for October 25, 2020 Current Year Last Year Over (Under) Last Year Week Year to Date Week Year to Date Week Year-to-DateWeekend Offering $23,675 $342,916 $22,292 $411,161 $1,383 $(68,245)Electronic Giving $12,434 $281,334 $4,158 $244,913 $8,276 $36,421Total Collection $36,109 $624,251 $26,450 $656,074 $9,659 $(31,823)Budget for Collection $42,230 $760,140Difference $(6,121) $(135,889)Thank You! St. Joseph Parish is grateful to those who give generously on the weekends and monthly through our automatic contribution program. Thank you to those who regularly and generously give of their treasure as well as those who give of their time and talent to support the work our parish does in the name of Jesus Christ. Learn more at www.stjoseph-libertyville.org.
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Drive-In Mass Participants Celebrate First CommunionChildren’s Faith Formation student Aiden Legg received his First Communion “drive-in style” at the 10:45 a.m. Drive-in Mass on November 8. Celebrating with his family and other Mass attendees, Aiden received the Eucharist from his grandfather, Deacon Joseph Gorini, and received congratulations from the drivers, who honked their horns at the end of Mass. Aiden’s parents are Jamie and Livia Legg.
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St. Joseph Catholic Church 121 E. Maple Avenue, Libertyville, Illinois 60048
Phone 847-362-2073 Fax 847-362-6821 E-mail [email protected] Website www.stjoseph-libertyville.org
Parish Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.,Saturday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Mr. Brandon Bowman, Communications Coordinator, 847-990-1228, [email protected]. Kevin Burrow, Director of Music 847-990-1276, [email protected] Mrs. Mary Causey, Director of Social Justice and Service 847-990-1213, [email protected]. & Mrs. Tom and Brigid Dutton, Youth Ministers, 847-275-2597, [email protected]. Ann Harmon, Parish Office Manager 847-362-2073, [email protected]. Dan Harris, Facilities Manager 847-722-5345, [email protected]. Kelly McMahon, Director of Technology 847-990-1277, [email protected]. Anne Phoenix, Principal, St. Joseph School 847-362-0730, [email protected]. David Retseck, Director of Faith Formation 847-990-1266, [email protected]. Anna Roeser, Director of Administration 847-990-1241, [email protected]
Pastoral Staff
Rev. John Trout, Pastor [email protected]. Martin Luboyera, Associate Pastor [email protected]. Robinson Ortiz, Associate Pastor [email protected]. John Hennessey, Pastor Emeritus [email protected] Dan Coughlin, George Kashmar, Dennis Mudd
Worship Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities Accessible washrooms, west side of narthex Hearing Loop for persons with hearing aids Assisted Hearing Devices in sacristy for per-
sons with difficulty hearing • Accessible, powered door at east end of narthex • Ramped north entrances to narthex Accessible Ramp on east side of sanctuary • Pew Accessibility on east front side and center sections • Padded Pew last row, far southeast corner of church Accessible parking spaces north of church along Maple Avenue. • A “read-aloud” PDF version of The Carpenter for those with visual
impairments. Please email request to [email protected].
Parish Pastoral Council E-mail the PPC at [email protected]. Your questions and suggestions are welcome. Members of the Parish Pastoral Council: Fr. John Trout, Bridget Chaney (Faith Formation), Marjorie Gaitan (Social Justice & Service), Michelle Hobson (Chair), Jim Lobus (Community Building), David & Kathy Olson (Youth), Brian Savage (Accountability), Dennis Valentini (Prayer & Worship)Parish Finance Council Fr. John Trout, Bob Killackey, Joseph Loumeau, Kevin Rule (Chair), Joanie Sauers, Brian Savage, Tom Sear, Craig Sondalle
Bulletin Submissions Submit Carpenter articles to Marie Tuohy ([email protected]) after approval by your Pastoral Staff Lead. Articles must be received by Noon on the Monday before issue date.
New Parishioners Welcome! Please stop or call the parish office weekdays from 9:00 to 4:00 p.m. or down-load registration form at www.stjoseph-libertyville.org.
Announcements at MassDue to Jasmine Sosa at [email protected] by noon on Mondays. Guideline: 1-2 sentences.
Accessibility If you have a disability and require special accommodations, please call the parish office.
Ministry of Care, Sacrament of the Sick The Sacrament of the Sick is celebrated at 8:30 a.m. Mass on the 2nd Saturday of each month, or by arrange-ment. Contact the parish office if seriously ill, hospitalized, or homebound. A Minister of Care is available to bring Communion.
Funeral Planning Please call the parish office for assistance from a Bereavement Minister and a funeral planning guide.
Matrimony Congratulations! Please contact the parish office as soon as you are engaged. Six months is usually required for marriage preparation.
Infant Baptism As an expectant parent, you are invited to the Pre-Baptismal Session 3 months prior to birth; 6:00 p.m. the 2nd Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in church.
Baptism of School-Aged Children Classes for parents and children begin in September. Call 847-362-5797 for information.
Sacrament of Penance Celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday mornings or by arrangement.
Pray the Rosary The Rosary is prayed in church at 7:55 a.m. Monday through Saturday.
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Breaking Open the WordA Journey to Discipleship–Jesus Companions Us Through Scripture
1. Proclaim God’s Word. Choose someone to read the Scripture. After reading, there is silence from the group in reverence.2. Invite Response. Invite individuals to respond to a word, phrase or passage that strikes them in some way.3. Praise God. After a period of response, close by leading the group in praise of God by praying together the Glory Be.
Next Sunday’s Gospel — Matthew 25:31-46Leader: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew Response: Glory to You, O Lord
Reflection Next Sunday, we conclude another liturgical year in the life of the Church by celebrating the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Each Church year begins with Advent, when we prepare to celebrate the gift of Jesus as He comes humbly as an infant in the poorest of surroundings on Christmas Day. The image of the King of the Universe is a fitting bookend to that humble beginning, for we are reminded that despite being the all-powerful Son of God, Jesus is a King totally fo-cused on loving, protecting and saving all people who seek to enter into His Kingdom. While we celebrate the Kingship of Christ, it is equally important for us to contemplate Him as our own personal King. How are we acting as loyal subjects? Do we go about our day in ways that bring us a greater desire to serve Him and offer our assistance in building up His Kingdom? Do we place our trust in the King to keep us strong and healthy, seeing to our needs and our security against the ravages of those who seek to destroy us and the Kingdom? It is clear that the Jewish people of Christ’s time and even many of His followers did not understand His Kingship as He hung dying on the cross. How well do we understand the loving goodness and greatness of our King when we gaze upon the crucifix? All of our reflections this past year have reminded us that we, His subjects, are made in the image of the Father. We are loved and lovable. We are called to become His disciples and loyal subjects by listening to His teaching, following His example and sharing all we have with those in need. Jesus reminds us that His kingdom is for all people and it is for each of us. As His loyal subjects we should desire to serve Him on this earth by serving those most in need of His love and mercy. We are encouraged to know Christ not as a distant King who has left us without protection as He sits on His heavenly throne, but as a King who lives among the Body of Christ, His holy Church, showering us with the graces of the Sacraments as He guides and sustains us on our journey to eternal life.Reflection Questions 1. How have I honored and glorified Jesus as King of the Universe and of my soul during the last liturgical year? What has been most helpful? How have I drifted away? What has gotten in the way of my spiritual growth?2. Our King has left us His Church as the castle walls of the Kingdom to carry on the redemptive mission of Jesus the King. How has my commitment to the Catholic faith grown or waned in this past year? What has helped to strengthen it? What keeps me from more active involvement in my parish and the practice of my faith?3. What have I done to build up the Kingdom and care for its people this past year? What might I do next year?
For further reflection on the second coming of Christ see The Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 668-682; and on the works of mercy, paragraphs 2443-2463.
Readings for the Week
Jesus said to his disciples: “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit upon his glorious throne, and all the nations will be assembled before him. And he will separate them one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will place the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. “Then the king will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.’ “Then the righteous will answer him and say, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? When did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? When did we see you ill or in prison, and
visit you?’ And the king will say to them in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me.’ “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you accursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, a stranger and you gave me no welcome, naked and you gave me no clothing, ill and in prison, and you did not care for me.’ “Then they will answer and say, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or ill or in prison, and not minister to your needs?’ He will answer them, ‘Amen, I say to you, what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me.’ And these will go off to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.”The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Monday: Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 18:35-43 St. Margaret of Scotland; St. GertrudeTuesday: Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 19:1-10 St. Elizabeth of HungaryWednesday: Rv 4:1-11; Ps 150:1b-6; Lk 19:11-28 Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss. Peter and Paul; St. Rose Philippine DuchesneThursday: Rv 5:1-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 19:41-44Friday: Rv 10:8-11; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Lk 19:45-48Saturday: Rv 11:4-12; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 20:27-40 The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin MarySunday: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23:1-3, 5-6; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46
