St. Joseph Catholic Church 2011 Darling Avenue, Waycross, GA 31501

Fr. Bob Cushing, Pastor: (478) 284-5235 frbobcushing@gmail.com Church Secretary: Barbara Grace Albert (912-286-0491) sjcwaycross@att.net Music Minister: Timothy Remmel (912-281-9787) timothy15434@gmail.com

Religious Education Coordinator: Lacey Gruver (912) 282-0493 lgruver1976@gmail.com Hispanic Ministry Coordinator: Jason Strickland (912) 387-6781 jason@jason.com.mx

Youth Ministry Coordinator: Loretta Coar (912) 390-9116 loretta_coar65@att.net Loaves and Fishes Outreach: (912)283-5221

Office number: (912) 283-7700/Office fax (912) 283-7929 Office hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00am—4:30pm

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Quinto Domingo de Cuaresma

18 de Marzo, 2018

Queridos feligreses y Amigos:

Talvez están ustedes familiarizados con la expresión “A cada uno lo suyo” Este fin de semana en la Iglesia de St. Joseph cada Misa tiene sus propias lecturas. ¡Es un domingo muy especial! El 3er escrutinio y la Vigilia de San José son las razones.

En la Misa del sábado, la misa de la Vigilia, todavía estamos enfocados en la conversión y Jeremías nos dice que la ley está escrita en nuestros corazones. La carta de los Hebreos nos dice que tenemos un medi-ador e intercesor en Jesús. El evangelio de Juan nos invita a su visión de la agonía en el jardín mientras la muerte y resurrección de Jesús se vislumbra.

El domingo, la resurrección de Lázaro es el evangelio para la catequesis de los Catecúmenos y Candidatos. Nos da 5 significantes “sis” si él está dormido, si hubieras estado aquí, si el muere, si hubieras estado aquí, si creyeras. ¿Estas curioso de quien esta detrás de estos SIS.

El lunes, San José, el esposo de María es una Solem-nidad y estamos bajo su protección en Waycross como comunidad parroquial. Tenemos el privilegio de cele-brar la Misa de la Vigilia a las 6 pm, el día de ese día tan especial para nosotros. San José vivió para un propósito servir personalmente y fielmente a Jesús. Él fue un padre adoptivo y un discípulo. Vivió obediente-mente a la voluntad de Dios, se fue a Egipto, y retorno a Nazaret. Coopero en el trabajo de Redención. Ser-vicio, obediencia, confianza y generosidad que son las gracias que contamos en este fin de semana a través de su intercesión.

Pregunta de la semana: ¿Como nos ha afectado la confianza que Jesús compartió con José? ¿Conozco a San José como un amigo al que puedo llamar?

Su sacerdote visitante - P. Francois Pellissier

Fifth Sunday of Lent

March 18, 2018

Dear Parishioners and Friends:

You may be familiar with the expression “To each his own”. This weekend at St Joseph Church, each mass has its own readings. It is a special Sun-day! The 3rd scrutiny and the Vigil of St Joseph are the reasons.

On Saturday, at the Vigil mass, we are still focusing on conversion and Jeremiah tells us the law is to be written in our hearts. The letter to the He-brews tells us we have a mediator and intercessor in Jesus. John’s gospel reading invites us to his vision of the agony in the garden as Jesus’ death and resur-rection loom ahead.

On Sunday, the raising of Lazarus is the gos-pel for the catechesis of the Catechumens and Can-didates. It gives us 5 significant “ifs”: if he is asleep, if you had been here, if he dies, if you had been here, if you believe. Be curious as to who is behind these IFS.

On Monday, St. Joseph, the spouse of Mary, is a Solemnity and we are under his protection in Waycross as a parish community. We are privileged to celebrate a 6pm Vigil Mass, the day before his special day for us. St Joseph lived for one purpose: serve Jesus personally and faithfully. He was a fos-ter father and a disciple. He lived obedience to God’s will, moved to Egypt, and returned to Naza-reth. He cooperated in the work of Redemption. Ser-vice, obedience, trust and generosity are the graces we count on this weekend through his intercession.

Question of the week: How has the confi-

dence that Jesus shared with Joseph affected me? Do

I know Saint Joseph as a friend whom I can call on?

Your visiting priest - Fr. Francois Pellissier

Oracion de la Misión Parroquial Padre de Misericordia, tu Santo Espíritu nos ha lla-mado de muchas tierras y culturas para formar la comunidad de fe de la Parroquia de St. Joseph. Nos uniste para proclamar tu palabra de misericor-dia para todos a través de la oración, sacramentos y servicio, O Santísimo, muéstranos como alimentar este compromiso a través de la form ación de fe, hospitalidad y corresponsabilidad, para que a través de nosotros tu compasión ellos abracen la cruz de todos los necesitados, por Cristo nuestro Señor. Amen

Parish Mission Prayer

Father of Mercy, your Holy Spirit has called us from many lands and cultures to become the faith community of St. Joseph Parish. You gather us to proclaim your Word of Mercy for all through prayer, sacrament, and service. O Holy one, show us how to nourish this commitment through faith formation, hospitality, and stewardship, so that through us your compassion may embrace the cross of all the needy, through Christ our Lord. Amen

St. Joseph Offertory March 11, 2018

Offertory $4,357.00 Children’s Circle $42.00 $4,399.00

Knights Serving Breakfast 03/18/2018 1 gal. 2% milk Richard Kovach 1 gal. orange jc. Turman Dixon 10 bananas Bob Interval 03/25/2018 1 gal. 2% milk Pat Morris 1 gal. orange jc. Lee Tipps 10 bananas Roney Petersen

Word from Pope Francis:

Office for the Protection of Children and Young People,

toll free reporting hotline: (888) 357-5530

This week, we are taking up The Catholic Relief Services Collection to respond to Jesus in dis-guise. This collection helps six Catholic agen-cies to provide relief and support to struggling communities and to work toward peace and rec-onciliation among our marginalized brothers and sisters here and around the world. Please prayer-fully consider how you can support the collection. Learn more at www.usccb.org/catholic-relief.

Esta semana realizaremos The Catholic Relief Services Collection para responder a Jesús con otro rostro, ¿le ayudarás? Esta colecta ayuda a seis agencias católicas a brindar asistencia y apoyo a las comunidades luchan por salir adelan-te y trabajar para conseguir la paz y la reconcilia-ción entre nuestras hermanas y hermanos margi-nados aquí y alrededor del mundo. Por favor, en oración, considera la manera en la que puedas contribuir a esta colecta. Infórmate más en www.usccb.org/catholic-relief.

“We have a Lord who is capable of crying with us, capable of walking with us in the most diffi-cult moments of life.”

Dear Friends: Please welcome Fr . Francois Pellis-sier again to our parish. He comes with such energy

and vigor to celebrate with us. He is a Glenmary Home Missioner, living in Fitzgerald and helping where needed in the diocese. He speaks three lan-

guages fluently and gives retreats around the country.

Queridos amigos: Por favor den la bienvenida al P.

Francois Pellissier de nuevo a nuestra parroquia. El viene con tanta energía y vigor a celebrar con nosotros. El es un Misionero de la Casa de Glenmary., viviendo en

Fitzgerald y ayudando donde es necesario en la diócesis. El habla tres idiomas fluentemente y da retiros alrededor

del país.

Future Planning: Times for Mass on Easter Sunday, April 1, have been reconfigured so that we will have an extra Mass to serve our needs better at 9 AM in English and 11 AM Bilingual followed by the usual Easter Egg Hunt for kids at 12:30.

Parish Council meeting was postponed until the end of April because of Fr. Bob’s funeral for his

Mom.

La reunión del Consejo Parroquial será pospuesta hasta abril debido al funeral de la mama del P. Bob.

Stations of the Cross: EVERY FRIDAY of

Lent, at 6 PM, Jesus asks, “Will you walk with

me?”

Rules For Fasting during Lent: Remember the universal discipline of the Church for fasting is that, on the Fridays of Lent, we do not eat be-tween meals and that we eat and drink less (the main meal not to exceed 2 small meals) and that we abstain from eating meat! The rule applies to those who are not ill between the ages of 12 to 59. Remember we are fasting to free ourselves up to serve others! Make it a prayer (otherwise it is just dieting!)

Operation Rice Bowl: This Lent, please take home your own Rice Bowl and decide as a family how you want to bring the world to your dinner table and into your hearts this Lent. Rice Bowls are collected on Palm Sunday and Holy Thursday at the end of Lent.

Estaciones de la Cruz: CADA VIERNES de

Cuaresma a las 6 PM, Jesús pregunta,

“¿Caminarías conmigo?”

Reglas para el Ayuno durante la Cuaresma: recor-dando la disciplina universal de la Iglesia de ayu-nar esto es que no comemos entre comidas y que co-memos y bebemos menos (la comida principal no de-be exceder 2 pequeñas comidas) y que nos abstengamos de comer carne el Miércoles de Ceniza y los Viernes de Cuaresma. La regla aplica a aquellos que no están enfermos entre las edades de 12 y 59. ¡Recuerden que estamos ayunando para li-berarnos para servir a otros! Háganlo una oración (¡de otra manera es solo dieta!) Operación Plato de Arroz: Esta Cuaresma, por favor llévese a su casa su propio Plato de Arroz y decida como familia como quiere traer el mundo a su mesa y agranden sus corazones esta Cuaresma. Los Platos de Arroz serán recogidos el Domingo de Pascua y el Jueves Santo al final de la Cuaresma.

BAA: The Bishop’s Annual Appeal is underway. Thank you to those who have made their BAA pledge. If you have not made

your pledge, please take a moment and do your part for the dio-cese of Savannah. Our parish needs you to help meet our target.

Every little bit helps!

PAO: Petición Anual del Obispo está en marcha. Gracias a

aquellos que han hecho su promesa a la POA. Si todavía no ha hecho su promesa, por favor tome un momento y haga su

parte por la diócesis de Savannah. Nuestra parroquia necesita su ayuda para conseguir la meta. ¡Cada poquito ayuda!

Easter Flowers

Remember or honor someone this Easter

with flowers placed in our Church. You can

find Easter Flower order forms in the Church

Foyer. The cost this year is $20.00 per flow-

er. All order forms must be returned with

payment by March 25, 2018.

Please place your completed form and pay-

ment in the collection basket. Thank You!

LIVING THE EUCHARIST Prayer

Dear Jesus, help us to spread your presence everywhere we go. Flood our souls with your spirit and life. Penetrate and possess our whole being so utterly, that our lives may be only a radiance of yours.

Shine through us, and be so in us, that every person we come into contact with may feel your presence. Let them look up and see no longer us, but only you! Stay with us, and then we shall begin to shine as you shine, So to shine as a light to others. The light, O Jesus, will be all from you; none of it will be ours. it will be you, shining on others through us. Let us thus praise you in the way you love best by shining on those around us. Amen.

Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman

Viviendo la Eucaristía Oración

Querido Jesús ayúdanos a esparcir tu presencia en todas partes don-de vayamos. Inunda nuestras almas con tu espíritu y vida. Penetra y posee todo nuestro ser tan completamente, Que nuestras vidas sean solo una radiación de la tu-ya. Brilla a través de nosotros, y quédate en nosotros, Que cada persona con la que tenemos contacto sienta tu presencia Déjalos mirar nos y no vernos más, sino que te vean a ti! Quédate con nosotros, y comenzaremos a brillar co-mo tu brillas, Para que brillemos como una luz para los demás. La luz, O Jesús, será toda de ti; nada de ella será nuestra. Serás tu, brillando en otros a través de nosotros. Déjanos pues alabarte en la manera que más te gusta Brillando en los que están alrededor nuestro. Amén.

Venerado Cardenal John Henry Newman

Hispanic Ministry News: Everybody knows that Our Lord saved our dear Juanita from deportation and

that she is back in good health. The experience alerted us to many things – mostly how we need to work togeth-er prayerfully as the Body of Christ serving the Church.

Our next Big Event is our parish feast day tonight, March 18, the Vigil Fiesta for St. Joseph. Fr. Francois is here for it and will stay on to celebrate Mass at 12:10

PM in English on Monday for the proper Feast Day of our Parish Patron.

Noticias del Ministerio Hispano: Todos sabemos que Nuestro Señor salvo a nuestra querida Juanita de ser

deportada y que ella está de vuelta y en buena salud/. La experiencia nos alerta a muchas cosas- más que

nada a la necesidad de trabajar juntos en oración co-mo el cuerpo de Cristo sirviendo a la Iglesia. Nuestro

próximo Gran Evento es el día de fiesta de nuestra Pa-rroquia en la noche el 18 de marzo, la fiesta de la Vi-gilia de San José. El P. Francois estará aquí para eso

y el celebrará la Misa a las 12:10 pm en Ingles el lu-nes para el propio Dia de Fiesta del Patrón de nuestra

Parroquia.

Retiro Carismático: Una invitación a renovar-se y sanarse a través de la Divina Misericordia - Fecha: abril 7-8 del 2018. Lugar: en la Parroquia de St. Francis Xavier, 1116 Richmond St. Brunswick, Ga 31520. Con P. Rafael Estra-da, P. Antonio Santos de Rep. Dominicana, y P. José Alberto Mora de Taxco México. Y Grupo Transfiguración de Douglas. $10 donación. Mas información Rosa López (912) 223-2885.

Our parish family extends condolences to the family of

Gerard Bartido. He died March 11, 2018. Eternal rest

grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon

him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful de-

parted, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

You’re invited to pray the Rosary in English this week at Debbie Cahill’s home. Please join us in prayer on Wednes-day, March 21, 2018 at 10:00 am. Her home is located at 433 Loblolly Lane in Waycross. Please contact Ann Johnson with your prayer inten-tions at 912-288-0315.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE WHO ARE ILL, ESPE-CIALLY PARISHIONERS: Joyce Bachofner, Ann Inman, Arcelia Saucedo, Elizabeth Smith, Peggy Thomas, Howard Sturgis, Judy VanDruff, Car-lene Murray, Rose Mary Fulford, Dorothy Gaskill, Bill & Glenda Brewington, Bob & Kathy Odam, Colleen Matich, Cindy Adams, Debbie Cahill, Leslie Bennett, Marilyn Bonac-ci, Ken Jorishie, Abraham Gomez, Tom DiBiase, Glenn & Shelly Chase, Kathleen (Billie) Herbert, Carol McCloskey, Clinton Vaughn, Morgan Hess & Ann Marie Hess, Gene-vieve Martin, Albert Gatton, Shirley Marsh, and Keith Ful-lenkamp.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE IN SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY: LT. Tim Boyce, U.S. Navy, Rann Howell, and Colonel Mark B. Parker.

PLEASE PRAY FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS OF OURS: Robert Cushing Jr., Pat Marsh, Lisa Dwyer, Hannah Phillips & Family, Gloria Ray, Glynda Gausnaell, Lindsay Joyce, Patricia Carter, Connie McAlpin, Roger Gaskill, Michael McAlpin, Ja-son McCullum, Dan Cason, Paul Tang, Michael Driggers, Mau-rice Hannah, Earl Black, Tom Grizzaffe, James Kenneth Cox Jr., Lonny Joseph Waring Jr., Merinda Mixon, Annie Burns, Toby Foster, Bill Caballero, Harris Lott, Florence Struempler, Lindon Deal, Sr. Francis Ann Cook, James Stokes, Cindy Taylor, Satur-nino Yepez Luna, Kris Kruse, April Snider, Brett Crews, Robin Johnson, and Thomas Williams, Angel Sinai Gomez, Kim Mes-senger, William Willis, Sandy Wright, Ashley Hoffman, Sue Rossi, Brittany Alderman, Betty Denyko, and Sr. Chris Cullen, MFIC, David Greg Russell, Chloe Robinson, William Martin IV, Michelle Rio, Bobby Ziolkowski, Stan Stipe, Sharon Deal Joseph McHendry, Ron Milkas, Dr. Richard Lynch, Rose Parisee, Adri-an Arnold, Erin Crosby, Rosa Maria Santos, Norma Walker, Marian James, Mervyn Humphreys, Jamie Baker, Ida Cook, Becky Griffin, Claudia Taylor, and Megan Schultz, Dora Bullard, and Millie Bailey.

RCIA – The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults – will meet Tuesday evening, at 7:15 PM on March 20 to reflect on “How to get the most out of Holy Week” in the parish hall. How does what we believe call us to live the life of Christ? Come and see. For more information, contact Fr. Bob at frbobcushing@gmail.com or 478-284-5235 or call Fran McElroy 267-496-1965; mom-mac48@gmail.com. The Third RCIA Scrutiny will take place this Sunday at the 10:30 Mass with the Anointing of the Catechumens, Jessica Sims and Joshua McElreath. Please pray for them and our candidates: Michelle Roundtree, Andy Alexander and Dave and Sharon Calla-way… as they complete their final weeks of preparation for full communion with the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil.

RCIA Retreat on Saturday, March 24, from 10 AM – 3:30 PM at the Rectory! Our whole RCIA Team and candidates will enjoy a day of prayer and reflection as they prepare for TRIDUUM, the best event of the church year!

Thank you, each of you who have expressed condo-lences through cards, letters, emails and in person for

my Mom and family because of her death. Your sup-port during this time is comforting and consoling.

Thank you for being my parish family. Fr. Bob

Gracias a todos los que me han expresado sus con-dolencias con tarjetas, cartas, emails y en persona

por mi mama y familia debido a su muerte. Sy apo-yo durante este tiempo es muy confortante y conso-

lador. Gracias por ser mi familia parroquial. P.

Bob

Congratulations to those who made their First Con-

fessions last Monday night. We are excited aboutyour upcoming First Holy Communion on May 20th.

Felicitaciones a los que hicieron su Primera Confe-

sión el lunes pasado en la noche. Estamos muy felices por su Primera Comunión que viene el 20 de mayo.

This Week at St. Joe’s

03/19/2018 Monday 12:10 pm Mass; Parish Feast Day of St. Joseph 03/20/2018 Tuesday No Mass; 10:00 am CCW meeting; 7:00 pm K of C; 7:15 pm RCIA 03/21/2018 Wednesday 4:00 pm-6:00 pm Adoration; 6:00 pm Communion Service; 7:15 pm Small Group Living Eucharist Meeting 03/22/2018 Thursday No Mass; 6:00 pm Choir Practice 03/23/2018 Friday 12:10 pm Mass; Office Closed; 6 pm Stations of the Cross with Simple Supper in the Parish Hall provided by Filipino Ministry 03/24/2018 Saturday 10 am-3:30 pm RCIA Retreat in Rectory; 5:00 pm-5:45 pm Confession; 6:00 pm Mass-English- Palm Sunday 03/25/2018 Sunday 9:00 am PRE/Youth; 10:30 am English Mass-Palm Sunday; 5:00 pm-5:45 pm confession; 6:00 pm Mass-Spanish-Palm Sunday

Mass Intentions for Weekday Services Monday-Joseph Parisee(RIP) Tuesday-No Mass Wednesday-No Mass Thursday–No Mass Friday-Doris Cushing(RIP)

Flute recital with our Jessica Leeth Jessica Leeth, flute with Christopher Smith, piano Sunday, March 18, 2018 at 4:00 pm First Baptist Church 702 Elizabeth St, Waycross, GA Free admission, donations accepted

March 17, 2018 6:00 pm English Mass-Saturday Lector: Ann Johnson EM: Lucy Todd and Linda Robison Server: Lee Tipps Usher: Mike Frawley and Joe Robison Intention: Gus Karle(RIP) March 18, 2018 10:30 am English Mass-Sunday Lector: Nicholas Blasko and Joseph Johnson EM: Randy Yon, Joy Yon, Rose Lopez, Connie Barefield, and Loretta Coar Server: Seth Cheshire and Natalie Romero Usher: Roney Petersen and Jim Craig Intention: Pro Populo March 18, 2018 6:00 pm Spanish Mass-Sunday Lector: Lucia Rios EM: Vicente Rodas, Magdalena Santa, y Montse Diaz Server: Brayan Rios y Stephanie Rios Usher: Vicente Rodas and Abel Rodrigues Intention: Gerard Bartido(RIP) March 24, 2018 6:00 pm English Mass-Saturday-Palm Sunday Lector: Lucy Todd and Wanda Petersen EM: Maria Contreras and Louise Walker Server: Fran McElroy Usher: Bob Schueing and Dave Cahill Intention: Doris Cushing(RIP) March 25, 2018 10:30 am English Mass-Sunday-Palm Sunday Lector: Aaron Harwood and Joseph Johnson EM: Eloise Purdom, Connie Barefield, John Chancey, Anna Saucedo, and Socorro Martinez Server: Lauren Hackett and Emma Hackett Usher: Michael Hackett and Roney Petersen Intention: Pro Populo March 25, 2018 6:00 pm Mass-Spanish-Palm Sunday Lector: Dr. Victor Aranda and Guadalupe Zambrano EM: Ana Velez, Montse Diaz, and Vicente Rodas Server: Carolina Morfin and Selina Ocadiz Usher: Vicente Rodas and Abel Rodrigues Intention: Gerard Bartido(RIP)

Bulletin Deadline: All announcements and news items for the next Sunday's bulletin need to be given to our parish secretary (Barbara).[sjcwaycross@att.net] by Monday morning.

Youth Group Fund-Raiser #2: Star ting this weekend, March 17, raffle tickets are on sale for $5 each for a HUGE

55 inch flat screen 4k Ultra HD TV. What an Easter Pre-sent THAT is going to be for someone special!

Recaudación de fondos del Grupo Juvenil #2: Comen-tando esta semana, el 17 de marzo, estarán a la venta por

$5 boletos para la rifa de una TV GIGANTE de 55 pu lga-das y de pantalla plana 4k Ultra HD. ¡Que maravilloso re-galo de Pascua este sera para alguien especial!