Spiritual Bouquet Enrollment in Honor of Our Fathers

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ June 21, 2020

St. Joseph Catholic Church • Downers Grove, IL

Kenneth Aversa Joseph J. Barbaro John Becker Mathias Becker Andrew R. Bigane Joseph F. Bigane, Jr. Joseph F. Bigane, Sr. Joseph F. Bigane, III Joseph F. Bigane, IV Walter F. Binkowski Walter S. Binkowski Joseph Bobek Jerry Bransfield Jeff Bready William Burke Pete Calderaro Ross Calderaro Tom Cavanaugh Robert Chesky Michael Costan ni Thomas Costan ni Mike Dudgeon Charles E. Edwards John Ewalt Steve Fenton Michael Ficaro Mar n G. Franchi Louis B. Garippo Gregg Ginex Patrick Gutrich Jerry Held Joseph Held Kenneth Held Walter Held John H. Heller, Sr. Timothy Horstman Eugene C. Jagielo Stephen Jagielo

Max Jarmoc James Jurkowski Paul Jurkowski Steven Kapes George F. Keenan Peter Kennedy Robert Kieta Robert King Alvin Korsky Greg Kozak Rick Kozak Neil Kuenn Adam La Gue Irving LaMarche Andy Langert Dan Langert David Langert John Langert Dave Lavezzi Louis Lavezzi Wayne Lavezzi Ma hew LeMay Robert LeMay John Logan Joseph P. Lynch Timothy A. Lynch Timothy A. Lynch, Sr. Joseph M. Mackay Ken Malatesta Mike Malatesta Frank Maragi Dave Mejdrich Christopher G. Miller Alex Monestero Andrew B. Monestero David Novotny James Novotny Joe Novotny Mark Novotny

William Ouska, Sr. Joseph Parrilli James T. Rossiter Samuel Roukin John B. Sackley Robert Schwartz James Scicli Mike Shea Thomas Shea Robert Singer Eugene Steger James Stevens Evere Strehmel Joel Stults Neil Sullivan Edward Tandaric Leonard M. Tandaric Eugene Tashjian Edward R. Theobald Edward R. Theobald, Jr. Edward R. Theobald, III Eugene Thomas Rob Visher Milan Vranjes Donald E. Wade Michael Wencel Sr. Bob Whipple Greg Whipple Ira Whipple Ken Whipple Richard Whipple Sco Whipple Ma hew Wilczak Dennis Wozniak, Jr. Dennis Wozniak, Sr. Burt Yeo Anthony Zacharia August Zacharia

Directory

St. Joseph Parish Business Center 4824 Highland 630.964.0216 • 630.964.0867 fax

Religious Educa on: 630.964.0216 x1106 Youth Ministry: 630.964.0216 x1210 St. Joseph School: 630.969.4306

www.stjosephdg.org

Weekend Masses: Saturday Evening: 5:00 pm Sunday: 7:00, 9:00 am, 11:00 am, & 5:00 pm

Weekday Masses: 7:00 am (Monday-Friday) 8:00 am (Saturday) Weekday Holy Days: Call for schedule

Sacrament of Reconcilia on: (Confession) Saturday: 3:30—4:30 pm

Registra on: We are happy to welcome new members to our community. Please contact Deacon Frank Kozar at 630.964.0216 x1107.

Pastor: Rev. Al Heidecke • fr.alheidecke@att.net

Weekend Assistant: Fr. James Radek

Deacons: Frank Kozar, Greg Ouska, Robert (Pat) Sullivan & Carl Schumacher

Parish Service Coordinator: Frank Kozar • fkozar@sjpdg.org

Music Director/Liturgist: Robert Valle • bvalle@sjpdg.org

Liturgy Assistant: Helene Nogle • hnogle@sjpdg.org

Director of Religious Education: Jacqueline Lackaff • jlackaff@sjpdg.org

Religious Education Assistant: Mark Lackaff • mlackaff@sjpdg.org

Youth Apostolate Director: Marta Spiezio • mspiezio@sjpdg.org

Youth Apostolate Program Assistant: Toni Rapach • trapach@sjpdg.org

Business Manager: Beth Harbauer • bharbauer@sjpdg.org

Parish Administrative Assistant: Gail Granby • ggranby@sjpdg.org

School Principal: Rita Stasi • rstasi@sjsdg.org

Assistant Principal: Mary Ann Feeney • mfeeney@sjsdg.org

School Secretary: Julie Wojciechowski • jwojciechowski@sjsdg.org

Spiezio & Affiliates Counseling Service: Joanna Avignone • Joanna.avignone@gmail.com

Facilities Manager: Dave Ortman • maintenance@sjsdg.org

God’s Call to Us (The St. Joseph Parish Mission Statement)

St. Joseph Parish is a community chosen and called by God to be sent and directed by the Holy Spirit.

It exists to provide the People of God the pastoral care and spiritual nourishment they need to proclaim the good

news of Christ in their lives and to the world. Our Response to God’s Call

(The St. Joseph Parish Vision Statement)

St. Joseph Parish is a community of God’s People empowered by the Holy Spirit to promote God’s reign in the world.

Nourished by Word and Sacrament, we will grow together in faith, hope, and in a passionate love of God and neighbor.

In our families, we will teach and learn the love of Jesus Christ. In our various occupa ons we will make decisions

and set priori es in accordance with the values of the Gospel. And in the world around us we will stand always for

jus ce, compassion and peace.

Sacraments Bap sms: We celebrate the Sacrament of Bap sm every Sunday. Parents are required to a end a Bap smal forma on mee ng. Bap sms are scheduled at this mee ng. Please call the Parish Center for reserva ons and further informa on.

Marriages: Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance to provide ample me for prepara on of this sacrament. Please call the Parish Center for more informa on.

Sick or Homebound: If you or a member of your family is hospitalized or homebound and would like a priest to visit, please no fy the Parish Center.

Parish Boundaries: North: Tollway; South: 59th St. East: Prospect Avenue and extensions north and south; West: Belmont Avenue

St. Joseph Catholic Church • 4801 Main Street, Downers Grove

To Register Your Child at St. Joseph School Email register@sjsdg.org and you will receive instruc ons how to register a new student or returning student online. Registra ons accepted any me throughout the school year. For school tours, please call the school office.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church is certainly the greatest of treasures given to the whole Church during the 25-year pon ficate of Pope John Paul II. During a me in which forces both in and outside of the Catholic Church worked to sow confusion at all levels of society and the church, God sent us Pope John Paul II to clarify a few things. In his Apostolic Cons tu on Fidei Deposi um (the Deposit of Faith), upon publica on of the universal Catechism of the Catholic Church, the late Holy Father a ested to the doctrinal value of the text: “The Catechism of the Catholic Church (…) is a statement of the Church’s faith and Catholic doctrine, a ested to or illumined by Sacred Scripture, the Apostolic Tradi on, and the Church’s Magisterium. I declare it to be a sure norm for teaching the faith and thus a valid and legi mate instrument for ecclesial communion. May it serve the renewal to which the Holy Spirit ceaselessly calls the Church of God, the Body of Christ, on her pilgrimage to the undiminished light of the Kingdom!”

It is my hope that as we turn our a en on to our celebra on of the Sunday liturgy, we will, together, turn to the “sure norm for teaching the faith,” the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Perhaps you’ve already discovered its wealth of teaching since it draws upon Sacred Scripture, the Fathers of the Church, various Saint’s wri ngs, early Councils, and, especially the documents of the Second Va can Council (1962-1965). Part Two of the Catechism is on the Celebra on of the Chris an mystery. That is, the celebra on of the Holy Mass, the Sacred Liturgy. I recommend your reading of this part of the catechism on the liturgy so as to grow in your apprecia on and understanding of what a tremendous privilege it is to gather at least weekly for the Eucharist as a parish. You’ll find Part Two of the Catechism begins at paragraph #1066 thru #1075. Quo ng from the Second Va can Council document Sacrosanctum Concilium, paragraph #1010, answering the ques on: What does the word liturgy mean?, says in part: “In the liturgy full public worship is performed by the Mys cal Body of Jesus Christ, that is, by the Head and His members. From this it follows that every liturgical celebra on, because it is an ac on of Christ the priest and of his Body which is the Church, is a sacred ac on surpassing all others. No other ac on of the Church can equal its efficacy by the same tle and to the same degree. Finally from the same Va can II document the Catechism reminds us: “The liturgy is the summit toward which the ac vity of the Church is directed; it is also the font from which all her power flows” (see paragraph #1074).

Welcome back to Mass in person, to all who are able to join us at this me. Thanks to our Re-Opening Team Volunteers!

God has revealed Himself to us as our Father. Throughout sacred scripture we have many appealing images of God as the Father of all. At one point the Apostle Philip said to Jesus: “Show us the Father and that will be enough.” Who among us cannot relate to the parable of the Prodigal Son? It is his father who surprises us and warms our hearts as we read of his healing love for his wayward son. The mercy of our heavenly father is experienced so o en through the pa ent and compassionate ways of our own fathers in life. Our earthly fathers, living or deceased, are God’s gi reflec ng, in flesh and blood, the love of the Father of us all. Today, especially, thank the Lord for Dad in thought, word and deed. Happy Father’s Day!

Sincerely,

Fr. Albert

THE CELEBRATION OF THE CHRISTIAN MYSTERY

TODAY IS FATHER’S DAY

from the Pastor

Stewardship

St Vincent de Paul Society Food Pantry

St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry located at St. Joseph Parish Center, 4824 Highland Avenue in Downers Grove is open every Thursday from 9:30—11:30 am.

The food pantry is currently in need of the following items:

Tea, stewed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, baked beans, chicken noodle soup, chicken and beef broth, pineapples, Spaghe O’s, chili, pinto/white beans in bags only and cans of beef stew, carrots, and sweet peas.

St. Vincent de Paul’s Food Ministry to four soup kitchens in the city of Chicago are in need of the following:

Bleach, Pine-Sol, dish and laundry soap, face masks, and gloves for virus protec on.

(Dona ons can be dropped off at the Parish Center Monday-Friday from 9:00 am-3:00 pm or during food pantry hours.)

Thank you for your con nued support and generosity!

Gas Stove Needed for SVDP Client

Our St. Vincent de Paul Society has a client in need of a gas stove. Dimensions needed: Height 36” x Width 30” x Depth 28” or 24”. Please contact Bob Hoffman at 630.759.3385. Thank you!

2020 Catholic Ministries

Annual Appeal

A big thank you to our parishioners who have already pledged their support to the 2020 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal. Please con nue to fulfill your pledges, as we are coun ng on your commitment.

If you have not made a gi yet, please consider doing so. Checks can be made to Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal and mailed to:

Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal, Diocese of Joliet 16555 Weber Road, Crest Hill, IL 60403

You can also make a gi online at: jolietdioceseappeal.org, or text “Donate” to 815.205.1949 to link to a dona on form from your mobile phone.

Your support will help provide to so many through the 30 ministries our annual appeal benefits.

Parish Goal $ 117,300.00

Amount Pledged $ 95,152.00

Amount Paid $ 77,008.00

Remaining Balance $ 18,144.00

Donor Count 347

In today’s gospel reading Jesus tells his followers to have no fear. The claim that whatever is covered up will be uncovered and secrets made known arises from the power of the gospel, in which the disciples par cipate through the means of their mission. Their simplicity, vulnerability, and dependence on God demonstrate the reality of God’s presence and character in the face of the world’s claims to possess real power. Even though proclaiming the gospel will bring suffering, the gospel must be proclaimed “in the light” and “on the housetops” (Mt 10:27), for the gospel proclaimed and lived is the most powerful tool at the disciples’ disposal against fear. Reflect this week on how you might use the Bible to confront whatever fears you may have and how your proclama on of the gospel can calm the fears of others.

A Stewardship Moment

Thanks for Giving First Fruits and Taking a Step!

Year-to-Date Goal $1,293,600.00

Actual Year-to-Date Gi s $1,185,152.13

Amount Short of Needed Goal $ 108,447.87

Weekly Sunday Goal $ 26,400.00

Gi s from June 14 $ 28,420.50

Sunday Contribu ons $ 14,013.00

Electronic Contribu ons $ 14,407.50

A Call to Stewardship Fiscal Year Stewardship Informa on

Sunday, June 14

Stewardship

SATURDAY, June 20 – 5:00 PM & SUNDAY, June 21 – 9:00 AM Milly & Ollie Lisauskas Fathers’ Spiritual Bouquet Illa Marie Venard The People of the Parish Max Jarmoc John Artura MONDAY, June 22 7:00 AM Devin Maher (L) TUESDAY, June 23 7:00 AM Ron Zawiski WEDNESDAY, June 24 7:00 AM Holy Souls

THURSDAY, June 25 7:00 AM Rosemary Cox (L) FRIDAY, June 26 7:00 AM John Cummings SATURDAY, June 27 8:00 AM Emme Lee SATURDAY, June 27 – 5:00 PM & SUNDAY, June 28 – 9:00 AM 9:00 AM Tom Correll Emme Lee Micaela Wrobleski & Joseph Nowacki Ani a & David Steckel One Year Wedding Anniversary People of the Parish James Lockerby

Your Giving S ll Ma ers and is Greatly Appreciated!

While some of our in-person services have been suspended, much of our opera ons must con nue to sustain and care for the parish facili es and staff. Your giving s ll ma ers. Over 85% of our opera ng budget comes from your dona ons. We need your support.

For many of you, your weekly dona ons traveled with you as you a ended Sunday Mass. We encourage you to either mail in your weekly dona on, drop it through the mail slot at the Parish Center front door, or be er yet, visit www.stjosephdg.org to sign-up for recurring giving through direct debit or online. I realize we live in difficult mes. However, I ask you to con nue your generous support of St. Joseph Parish.

Please prayerfully consider making a dona on today to support your Church. Always remember—You are the Church. You are the Body of Christ.

With profound gra tude, Fr. Al

Give and gi s will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you

measure will in return be measured out to you. - Luke 6:38

Twel h Sunday in Ordinary Time June 21, 2020

Sing to the LORD, praise the LORD, for he has rescued the life of the poor.

- Jeremiah 20:13

MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS

All scheduled Sunday Mass inten ons will be honored and men oned at the Saturday, 5:00 pm Mass and the 9:00 am Sunday Mass.

Daily Mass Inten ons will be fulfilled by Father Al and Father James.

Our Sunday Mass is recorded and posted online Saturday evening for those who are unable to physically a end Mass.

Dear Parishioners,

Great news! We have resumed weekend Masses with the following interim reduced schedule: Saturday: 5:00 pm Vigil Mass and Sunday: 9:00 am Mass. While it is very important for us to gather again in prayer, please understand that we must exercise cau on. We believe everyone’s health safety is our utmost priority.

Bishop Pates issued a detailed plan for parishes to re-open their churches Bishop Pates Reopening Plan. He was very clear that every parish was to resume worship gradually and be ready with all the necessary precau ons in place so as to be prudent with public worship.

Online reserva ons are required for Sunday Masses. Maximum sea ng capacity in church is 100 for any service. Please register at h ps://www.stjosephdg.org/reopening. For those who do not have access to a computer or need assistance with this process, please contact us at (630) 964-0216.

Please review the Tips for Worshipers Tri-Fold from the Diocese of Joliet and our Reference Guide for Worshipers and Health Ques onnaire at h ps://www.stjosephdg.org/reopening.

The obliga on to a end Sunday Mass con nues to be suspended. No one is required to a end Mass. If you are ill due to any reason, vulnerable to COVID-19 or anxious about possible exposure, you are encouraged to remain at home and con nue to par cipate with our recorded Sunday Mass. To resume our full Mass schedule, we need your help. Click Here to learn the steps we will be taking and the opportuni es to volunteer. If you have any ques ons, please contact us at the Parish Center at (630) 964-0216. We are grateful for your pa ence and understanding as we honor both our longing for the Eucharist and our responsibility to keep our members, volunteers, and clergy safe and healthy. We are confident that if we are willing to make these minor adjustments, we will be able to worship together as a community while ensuring the health and safety of all present. Let us pray for an end to this pandemic soon, for all impacted so adversely, and all health care professionals, first responders and other essen al workers. We have missed you, we have been praying for you, and we are looking forward to seeing each of you in the coming weeks. It will be great to finally gather and worship with you once again. Sincerely,

Fr. Al, Parish Staff and the Re-opening Leadership Team

June 14, 2020

Training sessions:

June 24 ~ 1:00 pm or 7:00 pm

Sign-up now at:

www.stjosephdg.org or contact the Parish Center, 630.964.0216.

Training will take place in the Church.

Volunteers are Urgently Needed to Help at Mass!

• Set-up Maximize air circula on, open main doors, clear emergency exits, stock sani zer, sec on off unneeded pews

• Hospitality (Greeters, Ushers, etc.) Welcome parishioners, communicate protocols, conduct temperature check, manage flow of a endees to seats

• Clean-Up Following each event, clean and disinfect all common surfaces, inventory cleaning supplies for future events

Volunteer Opportuni es:

I (We) hereby authorize St. Joseph Parish and the financial ins tu on named below to ini ate entries to my checking/savings account. The authority will remain in effect un l I no fy St. Joseph Parish at 4824 Highland, Downers Grove, IL 60515 in wri ng to cancel the entries. I understand I can stop payment of any entry by no fying my financial ins tu on three (3) business days before my account is charged.

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May God Bless You for your Generosity and Stewardship

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ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL NEWS

Gradua on for the Class of 2020 was held on June 6th in a very unique and special ceremony held outside of St. Joseph Church. Families remained close by in their decorated cars, while the students sat socially distanced to partake in the ceremony where Fr. Al gave blessings and Mrs. Stasi, Ms. Feeney and Mrs. Lyon gave acknowledgements, awards and diplomas to all the Graduates. A special thank you was made to the Cohoon, McGovern, Mika, Shepherd, Sipchen, Tolomeo and White families who will be depar ng the school due to their last child gradua ng. It was a picture perfect day and a fi ng send-off for the graduates. Congratula ons to everyone!

Feed Your Spirit

Fatherhood

When a father gives to his son, both laugh; when a son gives to his father, both cry. - William Shakespeare

Diocese of Joliet Forty-second Annual

Wedding Anniversary Mass

The Diocese of Joliet will hold its Forty-second Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass at 2:00 pm on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at the Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet. If you are celebra ng either your 25th or 50th anniversary this year, please contact the Parish Office so that we may submit your name to the Diocese for a formal invita on. Those celebra ng over 50 year anniversaries do not receive a formal invita on, but will be able to register to a end at a later date.

Teacher Assistant Needed

We are looking for a responsible and vivacious teacher’s aide to join our team at St. Joseph School. As a teacher’s aide, you will work with students and perform addi onal tasks to support teachers in providing a comprehensive educa onal program. Our ideal candidate is industrious, coopera ve, and knowledgeable about educa onal best prac ces and child development. Teaching creden als are not required.

JOB SUMMARY: This posi on is responsible for assis ng the teacher in a variety of semi-instruc onal tasks; to work primarily in a general educa onal se ng providing support to a student or students within the classroom and around the building; must be able to assist with communica on, scheduling, and modifica ons of curriculum.

The Instruc onal Aide will be responsible for assis ng the teacher in an elementary classroom through clerical support, planning assistance, and student engagement and providing direct student supervision during school recess and lunch periods.

Please contact Rita Stasi at rstasi@sjsdg.org or 630.969.4306.

Extended Care Aide St. Joseph School offers a vibrant extended day program that runs from 2:30 – 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. We are looking for warm, caring, and flexible staff who would enjoy engaging with our students during the extended care me.

Come join our team. This is an ideal posi on for candidates who love working with children, bring a great deal of enthusiasm and energy, enjoy sharing special interests with children, are self-mo vated, take ini a ve and consider themselves to be extremely reliable. Candidates are available to work 3-5 days per week. A er school hours are 2:30 – 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. You do not need experience to apply, but preference will be given to those who have the following qualifica ons: 1. Previous childcare, camp or teaching experience. 2. Strong interpersonal and communica on skills. 3. Must be 18 years or older. 4. The physical stamina for when outside or in the gym.

Please contact Rita Stasi at rstasi@sjsdg.org or 630.969.4306.

St. Joseph School

The Sacrament of Reconcilia on

can now be received in the Church of St. Joseph every Tuesday, from

6:00 to 7:30 pm.

To include/remove a name, contact Helene Nogle at 630.964.0216 ext. 1202 or hnogle@sjpdg.org.

St. Joseph Parish Community would like to recognize and remember in prayer, ALL ACTIVE DUTY military personnel serving our country here and throughout the world.

Lt. Julia M. Anderson PO2 Emily C. Behrel

1 Lt Ian Correll Cpt Thomas Correll

Sailor Steven Derdzinski Ma Dickey

Lynnea K. Jensen Aus n Kus, US Navy

Sheila Perazal Kus, Air Force Jack McGuire, US Navy

Maeve McGuire, US Navy S Sgt Ian A. Nogle Lt. Bruce Penny

Pvt Brandon Skenandore Vincent Wrobleski

Praying from Sunday to Sunday

Pray for the Sick Julia Altemas, Sam Buonauro, Michelle Denier, Nora Fox, Brian Kenah, and Mar n Safstrom.

Hot Line to Heaven! Don’t forget...if you need extra prayers said for your special inten on, St. Joseph’s Prayer “Hot Line” can help. Call Bernade e Borgard at 630.969.3467 or email her at bernma @borgard.us with your prayer inten on, or if you’d like to join the Prayer Hot Line!

Jesus said to his apostles: “Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and whoever does not take up his cross and follow a er me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. "Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me. Whoever receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever receives a righteous man because he is a righteous man will receive a righteous man’s reward. And whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these li le ones to drink because the li le one is a disciple—amen, I say to you, he will surely not lose his reward.”

Gospel Reading for Sunday, June 28 Mt 10:37-42

Today’s Readings First Reading — The L has rescued the poor from the clutches of the wicked (Jeremiah 20:10-13). Psalm — Lord, in your great love, answer me (Psalm 69). Second Reading — The grace of God overflows for all (Romans 5:12-15). Gospel — All who acknowledge Jesus before others will likewise be acknowledged by Jesus before the Father (Ma hew 10:26-33).

Readings for the Week Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18; Ps 60:3-5, 12-13; Mt 7:1-5 Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36; Ps 48:2-4, 10-11; Mt 7:6, 12-14 Wednesday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; 1 Pt 1:8-12; Lk 1:5-17 Day: Is 49:1-6; Ps 139:1-3, 13-15; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80 Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17; Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9; Mt 7:21-29 Friday: 2 Kgs 25:1-12; Ps 137:1-6; Mt 8:1-4 Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; Ps 74:1b-7, 20-21; Mt 8:5-17 Sunday: 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a; Ps 89:2-3, 16-19; Rom 6:3-4, 8-11; Mt 10:37-42

Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Twel h Sunday in Ordinary Time; Father’s Day Monday: St. Paulinus of Nola; Ss. John Fisher and Thomas More Wednesday: The Na vity of St. John the Bap st Saturday: St. Cyril of Alexandria; Blessed Virgin Mary

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Although fathers do not physically carry their children from concep on, fathers can s ll be overwhelmed by an unexpected pregnancy. We Chris ans must support men who, in following the example of St. Joseph, choose to embrace their role as a father in all circumstances, but especially in challenging situa ons. St. Joseph was unexpectedly called to fatherhood amid extremely confusing and difficult circumstances. However, despite many obstacles, St. Joseph chose to be faithful. St. Joseph chose life by listening to God’s will and consciously deciding to be a father to Jesus, the Son of God. Pope Saint John Paul II said that fathers are called to exhibit “generous responsibility for the life conceived under the heart of the mother” (Familiaris consor o 25). Like St. Joseph, all fathers are uniquely entrusted with the protec on and defense of both mother and child and, in this way, safeguard the sanc ty of human life. But biological fathers, because they do not physically carry the child, some mes fail to truly father their children.

Our society increasingly tells fathers that they should have no say in the lives of their unborn children, no opportunity to choose to father their children. Our society seems to restrict the decisions regarding an unborn child solely to the discre on of the mother. In the face of false messages about fatherhood, we must respond with the truth that the role of a father “is of unique and irreplaceable importance” (FC 25). We know that the assistance and support of the father of a child, or lack thereof, can o en be a deciding factor in a woman’s decision to choose life. Tragically, there are men who some mes pressure mothers to make the decision to abort the child, sinning grievously and making the cowardly choice. These men are not following the example of St. Joseph and are not exercising true, spiritual fatherhood.

This is because fatherhood extends beyond simple procrea on and biology. Fatherhood is first a spiritual reality, because fatherhood has its origins in God who chose to reveal Himself to us as Our Father, sending his only Son for the sake of our salva on. Fathers therefore have a special and unique role “in revealing and in reliving on earth the very fatherhood of God” (FC 25). Fathers have a vital, unique, and important role to play in the personal and spiritual development of their children, and in reflec ng the love of God the Father himself. Fathers are called to show the world the virtues of a tender protector, while living out the virtues of humility and courage.

In all circumstances, but especially in difficult circumstances, a father needs to be encouraged to faithfully accept the role entrusted to him by God and support the mother of his child. Through our prayers and through the intercession of St. Joseph, patron of fathers, may fathers come to know the irreplaceable role they hold in the lives of their children, and the responsibility they share in welcoming God’s gi of new life!

Most Reverend Shelton J. Fabre, Bishop of Houma-Thibodaux, serves as the chairman of the USCCB Ad Commi ee against Racism and as a member of the USCCB Commi ee on Pro-Life Ac vi es

Fathers’ Irreplaceable Role in Welcoming Life

Excerpts from Familiaris consor o (On the Family), no. 25 © 1981, Libreria Editrice Va ca-na. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2020, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. All rights reserved.

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