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St. Joseph Catholic Church
Parish Mission Statement
Following the example of our patron, a righteous and just man, we the members of St. Joseph Catholic Church,
in Marion Illinois, a Eucharistic community formed by the Word, embrace as our mission the following goals:
to promote evangelization, stewardship and community building.
Thomas D. Flach, V.F., Pastor Cindy Yong, Coordinator of Parish Ministries Jenny Martin, Coordinator of Religious Education Shannon Sullins, Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Alex Hendrickson, Music Director Patty Lynn, Choir Director LaVerne Williams, Secretary Randy Barton, Maintenance
6 0 0 N . R u s s e l l S t r e e t Ma r i o n , I l l i n o i s 6 2 9 5 9
Parish Office (618) 993-3194 Opt 1
Office Hours: Mon-Thurs, 8:30 am-4:00 pm
Fri 8:30 am-12:00 pm
FAX (618) 997-9391
CPM (618) 993-3194 Opt. 2
CRE (618) 993-3194 Opt. 4
E-mail:
Pastor [email protected]
Secretary [email protected]
Maintenance [email protected]
Web Sites:
Parish www.stjosephmarionil.com
Youth Ministry www.stjosephmarionil.com
OLMC School www.olmcschool.net
General Information
Pastoral Council
Joann Banwarth, President Christina Hines
Elizabeth Huhman, Secretary Sam Hood
Curt Cox Sue Humphrey
Sarah Gordon Moy Kilpatrick
Matt Lees
OLMC School Representative: Mary Belanger 997-9040
Women’s Guild: 2
nd
Tuesday, 6:30 pm - September through May
Knights of Columbus Ladies’ Auxiliary: 4
th
Tuesday,
6:30 pm. Contact Joyce Steber at 889-6464.
Knights of Columbus
1
st
and 3
rd
Wednesday, 7:30 pm KC Hall
Fourth Degree, 4
th
Wednesday, 7:30 pm KC Hall
Bingo Monday & Thursday 7 pm. Phone: (618) 997-6210
Sacraments
Celebration of Eucharist
Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:00 pm (Vigil)
Sunday ..................................... 8:00 & 11:00 am
Weekday Schedule
Monday through Thursday ....... 7:45 Morning Prayer
................................................. 8:00 Mass
Friday ....................................... 11:45 Midday Prayer
................................................. 12:10 Mass
Sacrament of Penance
Saturday 4:00 to 4:45 pm, or as requested.
Baptism: Both parents must attend a preparation session.
Marriage: Make an appointment with the pastor as soon as
possible. A year ahead of time is preferred. A minimum prepara-
tion period of four months is required.
Hospitalized and Homebound
Please notify the office at 993-3194, opt. 1.
Spiritual Formation
Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA)
A preparation process for individuals interested in the
Catholic Church. Please call the Parish Office.
Religious Education for Youth
Preschool-Grade 6 Wednesday, 6:00-7:30 pm
Sunday Night Youth Ministry-Grades 7-12 6:00-8:30 pm
Details of schedule will be posted in the Bulletin
Adult Programs and Bible Study
Announcements of programs as they are planned.
New Parishioners: Register in person or call the parish office.
December 27, 2015 2
This Week
Pray for the Sick and Homebound
Remember all the sick and homebound of our parish
especially: Debe Amaro, Maria Brooks, Dennis & Kay
Darter, Mary Jean DeMattei, Evan Dubicki, Chuck Grant,
Delores Henson, Debbie Hopkins, Randal Houston,
Euline Kimmel, Alex Kloepfer, Pat Lucier, Laura Macier
Marra, John Macier, Paul Mohr, Richard Mohr, Rev.
James Neuman, Sharon Oliver, Ron Schuzer, Ken Sine,
Herbert Soberg, and Mary Venturo.
Readings for the Week of December27
Monday: 1 Jn 1:5--2:2/Ps 124:2-5, 7-8/Mt 2:13-18
Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:3-11/Ps 96:1-3, 5-6/Lk 2:22-35
Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:12-17/Ps 96:7-10/Lk 2:36-40
Thursday: 1 Jn 2:18-21/Ps 96:1-2, 11-13/Jn 1:1-18
Friday: Nm 6:22-27/Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21
Saturday: 1 Jn 2:22-28/Ps 98:1-4/Jn 1:19-28
Next Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12
Sun.
Dec 27
Masses 8:00 & 11:00 am
NO SNYM
Mon.
Dec 28
St. Joseph Church
Bingo at KC Hall
7:00 pm
Wed. Dec 30
No PSR
4
th
Degree KC Mtg. 7:30 pm
Thurs. Dec 31
Mary, Mother of God
Mass Holy Day
5:00 pm
Fri.
Jan 1
Mary, Mother of God
Mass Holy Day
9:00 am
Sat.
Jan 2
Reconciliation 4:00-4:45 pm
Mass 5:00 pm
Sun.
Jan 3
Masses 8:00 & 11:00 am
NO SNYM
Tues. Dec. 29
Office Closed
Mass Intentions
Sat Dec. 26 Vigil: Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph
-5:00 pm Parish Family
Sun Dec. 27 Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph
-8:00 † Deceased Members of Wiss Family
-11:00 † Democrito Remedio
Mon Dec. 28 Holy Innocents
No Services
Tues Dec. 29 Fifth Day of Christmas
No Services
Wed Dec. 30 Sixth Day of Christmas
No Services
Thurs Dec. 31 Vigil: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
-5:00 pm † Dick Lockwood
Fri Jan. 1 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
-9:00 am † Margaret Power
Sat Jan. 2 Vigil: The Epiphany of the Lord
-5:00 pm † Richard Fuggiti
Sun Jan. 3 The Epiphany of the Lord
-8:00 Parish Family
-11:00 † Martin & Louise Abell
He went down with them and came to Naz-
areth, and was obedient to them; and his
mother kept all these things in her heart.
And Jesus advanced in wisdom and age and
favor before God and man. - Lk 2:51-52
Pray for Those in the Military
We remember in prayer our parishioners, relatives and
friends serving in the military, especially Derek Ian Horowitz
Douglas Karl, and David Wood. Pray for peace in the world.
Blessing of Expectant Mothers
Sunday, January 17 after the 8:00 and
11:00 am Masses, a special blessing for
mothers-to-be will be given.
Happy New Year
Mercy Is a Bridge
“Mercy is a key word that indicates God’s action to-
wards us. He does not limit himself merely to affirm-
ing his love, but makes it visible and tangible. Love,
after all, can never be just an abstraction. By its very
nature, it indicates something concrete: intentions, atti-
tudes and behaviors that are shown in daily living. The
mercy of God is his loving concern for each one of us.
He feels responsible; that is, he desires our wellbeing
and he wants to see us happy, full of joy, and peaceful.
This is the path which the merciful love of Christians
must also travel. As the Father loves, so do his chil-
dren. Just as he is merciful, so we are call to be merci-
ful to each other.” Pope Francis, Misericordiae Vultus
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Project Manna
The Ministerial Alliance is asking for
crackers, Mac & cheese, box dinners,
shampoo, cereal, tuna fish, toilet paper,
canned soup, bar soap, deodorant, canned
fruit and powdered laundry detergent. You
can drop off your donations at the Alliance
on Calvert Street or leave them in the
containers at Church.
Rosaries
If anyone has an old or very used rosary and is no
longer using it, please bring it to church or the
Family Life Center during business hours.
Child Protection
Just a reminder that there are forms for Child Protection that
need to be updated once a year with an online course that
can be found at safeandsacred-diobelle.org/.
If you are interested in working and participating with the
youth of St. Joseph Church and you have not been child
protection trained, please contact Jenny Martin at 618-751-
2160 for more information.
Spotlight on Our Advertisers
Please support the advertisers of our Sunday Bulletin.
This week we express our thanks to Dr. Chase Ru-
dolph of Complete Family Eyecare ○ Disease Manage-
ment○ 3121 S. Park Ave. ○ Herrin ○ 618-942-5465
Ministry Assignments
Saturday, January 2 - 5:00 pm
L Teresa Hopkins
EM J Abell, S Humphrey, L Matesevac, A McCabe,
R Meleth, J & ME Picker, K Saffelder
S D Groh, M Groh, B Hines
HM K Campbell, M Kilpatrick, K Wetstein, L Williams
Sacristan Dick Heckel
Sunday, January 3 - 8:00 am Mass
L Mary Thomason
EM R & A Bordenave, S Phillips, I Stanley, D Travelstead
S S Arnold, C Arnold, E Rinella
HM C Gibbons, K McCabe, C & T Sternberg,
Sacristan Sheila Dingrando
Sunday, January 3 - 11:00 am Mass
L Matt Lees
EM R Kirschbaum, A Lees, J & K Martin, T & S Sena,
T Shively, M Wiggins
S A Frugé, A Frugé, H Lees
HM C Ehrhardt, M Mangan, T Rabideau
Sacristan Dan Frugé
Remember St. Joseph Church
Name us Last. In your Will after you have taken care
of family and friends, name St. Joseph as a recipient of
the residuary (the amount that is left).
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Hospice of Southern Illinois
Volunteer
Share you time and talents. Join the Hospice of South-
ern Illinois team to make friends, help others and make
a difference! Join over 500 specially trained volunteers
in 27 counties who help us continue our mission to en-
hance the quality of life for individuals and their loved
ones touched by a terminal illness.
Visit patients and their families through their end-of-
life journey; let your talents thrive with music, art,
writing and more; assist with clerical, community edu-
cation and fundraising.
For more information, please call 618-997-3030 or
visit www.hospice.org.
Respect Life Corner
Feast of the Holy Family – Celebrate today’s Feast of
the Holy Family with a special family dinner.
Learn, Act, Connect, Pray: Look to the Holy Family
for inspiration and support as we try to let God make
our families holy in a world so different from Naz-
areth. Follow Pope Francis’ advice and remember
three key phrases for living in peace and joy in the
family: “may I”, “thank you”, and “sorry.” (Pope
Francis, Angelus, December 29, 2013.) Go to
www.usccb.org and find “Prayer for Families” and say
it before your evening meal.
Retrouvaille
You can help your Marriage
25% of surveyed couples say they are “Happily
Married”. For everyone else there is Retrouvaille.
Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Does
talking only make it worse? For more information
visit the website at www.HelpOurMarriage.com or
call 1-800-470-2230. The next program begins
the weekend of January 29-31, 2016.
Home Bound and Hospital Visits
Please call if you or a family member would like to
receive a visit from Monsignor Flach or one of the pa-
rishioners. Please call Rita Dutton at 889-7215 or call
the office at 993-3194, opt. 1.
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Remind 101
What is remind and why do I need it ?
Remind is a free, safe, and simple messaging
tool that will help us share important updates and
reminders about what is happening in our
St. Joseph Parish Family.
Everyone in your family is encouraged to sign-up:
Dad, Mom, Kids, Grandparents, Uncles, Aunts.
Simple Steps to Join:
Step 1: Go to your text messaging
Step 2 : Create a new message to phone number
81010 (and yes, this is the whole number).
Step 3: Text this message @a803dd2 and send.
You will receive a response asking you for
your full name.
Step 4: Go ahead and text back your full name and
that’s it. You are done!
Free APP
Go to Our Sunday Visitor at
www.osv.com and download a FREE
365 Days to Mercy App! It will in-
spire and uplift you all year long with
Pope Francis’ meditations and tweets,
daily special devotionals on mercy,
prayers and a lot more.
Happy New Year
Bless, Lord this New Year of 2016
each of its 366 days.
Bless all of us with peace and joy.
Grant us, O Lord a New Year of love.
From the Parish Staff of St. Joseph Church
Monsignor Thomas Flach, Cintia Yong, Shannon Sullins, Jennifer Martin
LaVerne Williams, Patricia Lynn, Alex Hendrickson & Randy Barton
Wedding Anniversary Celebration
A Valentine Wedding Anniversary Celebration beginning
with Saturday evening Mass and followed by a reception
and dinner in the Family Life Center will honor those
couples who are celebrating 1, 5, 10, 15, 20...etc. years of
marriage during the calendar year of 2016. This event is
intended to focus on the sacredness of married love and
commitment. Each year the next “class” of couples will
be honored. This year’s celebration is scheduled for Sat-
urday, February 6. If you would like to RSVP, please fill
out the coupon below. Please inform us about any special
dietary restrictions.
Name:_________________________________________
Date of Marriage________________________________
Phone #________________________________________
Email_________________________________________
Worldwide
Marriage Encounter
May your marriage experience the blessings and joy
that Christmas promises. Strengthen, renew, and re-
kindle your marriage sacrament by attending a World-
wide Marriage Encounter Weekend on February 5
th
to
7
th
. To register or for more information call 314-649-
7317 or go online to www.stl-wwme.org.
Message from TDF
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Evangelization, Stewardship &
Community Building
¡Hola! Hello from Spain. I am enjoying a holiday in
Spain. I have been is Spain only once – in the Madrid
airport changing planes. I will spend New Year’s Eve
traveling back to St. Louis. I wish you a very Happy
New Year; may the coming year be filled peace and
joy.
I wish to sincerely thank all those who did so much to
make our Christmas celebrations so beautiful – the par-
ish staff, the choir and musicians and all the liturgical
ministers. Thank you, thank you!
Today is the Feast of the Holy Family. In the sanctu-
ary of our church we have a beautiful wood carving of
the Holy Family of Nazareth. I am so pleased with the
number of young families present at our weekend litur-
gies. It is a joy to see the love parents share with their
children and to see the parents witness the faith to their
sons and daughters.
Feast of the Holy Family
Holyday Schedule
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
December 31, 5:00 pm Mass
January 1, 2016, 9:00 am Mass
View from the Pew
By Harry Mosley
Shakespeare’s Tribute to Mercy
Since we’re focusing for the next twelve months on
mercy, I thought it would be appropriate to revisit
what the great English poet and playwright William
Shakespeare said about mercy.
In his 1596 play The Merchant of Venice, Shakespeare
wrote a beautiful and oft-quoted passage praising the
importance of mercy as a human quality. Even after
420 years, these words still resonate with us as they
describe the important Christian virtue of mercy.
“The quality of mercy is not strained.
It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven
Upon the place beneath. It is twice blessed:
It blesseth him that gives and him that takes.
It is an attribute to God himself;
And earthly power doth then show likes God’s
When mercy seasons justice.
We do pray for mercy,
And that same prayer doth teach us all to render
The deeds of mercy.” (Act 4 sc. 1)
Let us remember these poetic words as we go about
“rendering our deeds of mercy.”
Ministers
The Ministry Scheduler is user friendly. When you re-
ceive your reminder on Tuesday to serve, there is a
link that will take you to the website and allow you to
get a substitute if you are unable to serve. The Ministry
Scheduler allows you to make changes or block out
certain dates that you know you are unavailable. If you
have any questions, please call the office at 993-3194,
opt. 1 and the secretary will be happy to help you.
