September 6, 2015

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
2011 Darling Avenue, Waycross, GA 31501
Fr. Bob Cushing, Pastor - (478) 284-5235 [email protected]
Church Secretary: Kelly Cahill [email protected]
Music Minister: Mervyn Humphreys (912) 285-2757 [email protected]
Religious Education Coordinator: Lacey Gruver (912) 282-0493 [email protected]
Hispanic Ministry Coordinator Jason Strickland (912) 387-6781 [email protected]
Youth Ministry Coordinator Loretta Coar (912) 390-9116 [email protected]
Office number (912) 283-7700/Office fax (912) 283-7929
Office hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am—2:30pm
https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Joseph-Catholic-Church/117872604905966
http:// www.stjosephwaycross.com
September 6, 2015 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dear Parishioners and Friends:
Jesus took the deaf man off by himself away
from the crowd. He put his finger into the man’s ears
and spitting, touched his tongue; then he looked up to
heaven and groaned… “Ephphatha!” – that is, “Be
opened!” Immediately the man’s ears were opened, his
speech impediment was removed, and he spoke plainly.
[Mark 7: 33-35]
Every now and then, when we gather to give our
praise and thanks to God, the day’s celebration is given
over to wonder at God’s goodness. Today is one of
those days. The scriptures tell of God’s gracious and
merciful love. Jesus goes out to the fringes of his
world, to foreign territory, to encounter a deaf-mute and
heal him. He communicates to him in a way that can
reach and touch him with the ultimate spiritual message: be opened! The man receives the message and is
healed.
Illness, sin, and evil close us down. They shrivel
us up so that we are numb and unable to be open to the
goodness of life. God’s grace opens us up to new life
and healing. Today we pray in gratitude for all that God
has done for us and we recognize those who have revealed God’s love to us in their loving service as we
ponder who to nominate for the Bishop Gartland Service award.
Question for the week: J esus wants to touch
us and open us up to the love of God in a new way. Are
you open to being touched and healed by the love of
God? Are you grateful for how God has touched you?
Your Pastor, Fr.
Bob
Loaves and Fishes Sunday!
Thank you, all who brought
canned goods for the hungry as
part of your Sunday offering.
Queridos Feligreses y Amigos:
Jesús se apartó de la muchedumbre con el hombre
sordo. Puso sus dedos en los oídos del hombre y escupiendo, tocó su lengua; luego miró hacia el cielo y dijo…
“Ephphatha!” – que quiere decir, “ ¡Ábranse!” Inmediatamente los oídos del hombre se abrieron, su impedimento
del lenguaje se removió y el comenzó a hablar abundantemente.
[Marcos 7: 33-35]
De vez en cuando, cuando nos reunimos para darle alabanza y gracias a Dios, el día de celebración se
vuelve una admiración de las bondades de Dios. Hoy es
uno de esos días. La escritura nos habla de la gracia y del
amor misericordioso de Dios. Jesús se sale de los márgenes de su mundo, a territorio extranjero, para encontrar a
este sordo-mudo y curarlo. Él le comunica en una manera
que puede acercarse y tocarlo con el más grande mensaje
espiritual: ¡ábranse! El hombre recibe el mensaje y es curado.
Enfermedad, pecado y el mal nos rodean. Ellos
nos envuelven para que estemos cerrados y nos sea imposible abrirnos a la bondad de la vida. La gracia de Dios
nos abre a una nueva vida y sanación. Hoy pedimos en
gratitud por todo lo que Dios ha hecho por nosotros y reconocemos a aquellos que nos han revelado el amor de
Dios en su amoroso servicio mientras pensamos a quien
nominar para el premio al Servicio del Obispo Gartland.
Pregunta de la semana: Jesús quiere tocarnos y
abrirnos al amor de Dios en nuevas maneras. ¿Estas
abierto a dejarte tocar y sanar por el amor de Dios?
¿Estas agradecido por las maneras en que Dios te ha tocado?
Su Pastor, P.
Bob
Domingo de Panes y Peces! Gracias, a todos los que trajeron latas
para los hambrientos como parte
de su ofrenda dominical.
The Anointing of the Sick will be available
after each Mass for those who wish to be
prayed over. Place your hands on the person in front of you who is being anointed
and pray for them first, that God will give
them the healing that they need to be
open again to the fullness of life.
La Unción de los Enfermos estará disponible después de cada Misa para aquellos que
deseen que recemos por ellos. Ponga sus
manos en la persona enfrente de usted que
está siendo ungida y rece por ellos primero,
que Dios les de la sanación que ellos necesitan para abrirse a una vida plena.
Priests’ Retreat this week: We remember to pray for all our priests this week. We welcome our former pastor, Fr.
Thomas Healy, back this weekend to visit with us. The only Mass during the weekdays will be the Labor Day
Mass at 9 AM Monday in the Chapel.
Retiro de Sacerdotes esta semana: Recordemos rezar por todos nuestros sacerdotes esta semana. Le damos la bienvenida a nuestro antiguo pastor, P. Thomas Healy, que nos visita este fin de semana. La única Misa durante la semana será la del lunes Día del Trabajo a las 9 am en la Capilla.
The Bishop Gartland Service Award: Past recipients
of this service award are: Michael Johnson and Gus
& Barbara Karle (2000), Maryann Dixon and Ann
Johnson (2001), Linda Booker (2002), James E Boyett and Johanna T Boyett (2003), Michael Frawley
and Ruth Sinconis (2004), Pat & Lillie Morris (2006),
Joe & Nina Palmer (2008), and Carlene Murray
(2009), Juanita Sosa and Joe Woodruff (2013). Next
Sunday, September 6, we will have an opportunity to
vote for someone whom we think embodies the values of our parish, someone who has been a good
example of stewardship, using their gifts in service to
the parish for the glory of God. Prayerfully consider
who you think that person is.
El Reconocimiento Obispo Gartland por servicio: Pasados receptors de este reconocimiento de servicio son:
Michael Johnson y Gus y Barbara Karle (2000), Maryann Dixon y Ann Johnson (2001), Linda Booker (2002),
James E Boyett y Johanna T Boyett (2003), Michael
Frawley y Ruth Sinconis (2004), Pat y Lillie Morris
(2006), Joe y Nina Palmer (2008), y Carlene Murray
(2009), Juanita Sosa y Joe Woodruff (2013). El próximo
domingo, 6 de septiembre, tendremos la oportunidad de
votar por alguien que creamos personifica los valores
de nuestra parroquia, alguien que ha sido un buen
ejemplo de corresponsabilidad, usando sus dones en
servicio a la parroquia para la gloria de Dios. Orando
considere quien cree usted que es esta persona.
Save the Dates! 11 AM Mass by Lake Laura Walker on Sunday October 1 8, 201 5. We will
be at Shelter #3 and 4 for Mass, picnic lunch, games [for kids and adults with prizes!] and face
painting. Come and make it the best picnic ever! Saturday, Oct 17, is the Parish Fall Clean-up Day. So
the ONLY MASS that weekend will be at the lake!
¡Guarde la Fecha! Misa de 11 AM al lado del Lago Laura Walker el domingo 1 8 de octubre,
2015. Estaremos en el Refugio #3 y 4 para la Misa, almuerzo, juegos [con premios para niños y adultos] y pintura para las caras. ¡Venga y haga de este el mejor picnic! El 17 de octubre, sábado, es el
Día de Limpieza de la Parroquia en el otoño. Así que la UNICA MISA del fin de semana será en el lago!
Calling all Pastoral Council and Finance
Council Members: W e w ill have a leader ship
workshop on Saturday October 3, from 10 until 4
PM with Mr Joe Stong Director of Stewardship from
the Diocese of Savannah; he will be helping us establish and 3 and 5 year plan for the parish.
Llamando a todos los miembros del Consejo
Pastoral y el Comité de Finanzas: Tendremos un día de trabajo para los lideres el sábado 3
de octubre, desde las 10 am hasta las 4 pm con el
Sr. Joe Stong Director de Corresponsabilidad de la
Diócesis de Savannah; él nos estará ayudando a
establecer un plan para la parroquia de 3 y 5 años.
The Stewardship Committee will meet Wednesday night at 7:15 in the parish hall to
continue coverage of the detail work for our exciting September Stewardship Month .
El Comité de Corresponsabilidad se reunirá el miércoles en la noche a las 7:15 en el
salón parroquial para continuar el cubrimiento de los detalles del trabajo para nuestro
excitante Mes de Septiembre de Corresponsabilidad .
El Ministerio Hispano tuvo un maravilloso retiro la semana pasada con el P. Victor Canela, un Misionario
Trinitario de Bainbridge, GA. Su humor y sus historias de todos los días nos hicieron estar conscientes
de en qué manera única somos llamados y que afortunados somos. Su habilidad de hablarle al corazón como un hijo de México nos hizo a muchos de nosotros sentir que podíamos hablar fácilmente y
confortablemente. Hubo un rico intercambio y muchos corazones contentos. ¡Un nuevo comienzo para
nuestra comunidad!
St. Joseph Catholic Church
The BAA: Almost half of our congregation has participated in the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. W e
thank you who have been so thoughtful and generous, standing up and being counted as supporting our
Bishop and the ministries of the Diocese of Savannah. If you have not done so already, please make out
your check to the BAA and mail it soon to “Bishop’s Annual Appeal, Catholic Diocese of Savannah, PO Box
116633, Atlanta, GA 30368-6633. Please tell them that you are a member of St. Joseph, Waycross! As
of August 20, our parish has met $18,981 of our $24,935 target (or 76%) with 46% of us participating.
Fr. Bob is contacting those who have not given to remind them personally.
El BAA: Casi la mitad de nuestra congregación ha participado en el Pedido Anual del Obispo.
Les damos las gracias por ser tan generosos, por ponerse al frente y ser contado ayudando a nuestro
Obispo y a los ministerios de la Diócesis de Savannah. Si todavía no ha cooperado, por favor haga su
cheque al BAA y mándelo pronto a: Bishop’s Annual Appeal, Catholic Diocese of Savannah, PO Box
116633, Atlanta, GA 30368-6633. Por favor díganles que son miembros de St. Joseph, Waycross! Hasta el 20 de agosto, nuestra parroquia había completado $18,981 de nuestro objetivo de $24,935 (o el
76%) con 46% participando. El P. Bob estará contactando a los que no han donado personalmente para
recordarles.
Youth Group will meet at 4:00
this Sunday afternoon. We are
all going to watch the movie, “The
War Room,” at the Mall Cinemas at
4 PM! The next Youth Group Mass
will be on Saturday September 12.
PRE! Pre-registration for the 2015/2016 Religious Education program will be after all masses on September 5/6th.
Classes will begin next Sunday, September 13th at 9:00 a.m.
Please don’t wait to register next week – we will be having
class then! Do it today! If your child is receiving a Sacrament, either First Communion* (2nd grade or older) or Confirmation** (9th grade or above), we MUST have a copy of their
baptismal certificate on file. If your child was baptized at St.
Joseph, we should have that information on file. But if your
child was baptized somewhere other than St. Joseph, you
must provide it at the time of registration. Registration WILL
NOT be completed until we have a copy of their baptismal
certificate!
*Participation in 1st grade PRE classes is required to receive
the Sacrament of First Holy Communion in 2nd grade.
**Participation in a 2 year Confirmation program is required to
receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
El Grupo Juvenil se reunirá este
domingo en la tarde a las 4:00. Vamos a ver una película, “The War
Room,” en el Cinema del Mall a las 4
PM! La próxima Misa del Grupo Juvenil será el sábado 12 de septiembre.
PRE! Pre-registro para el Programa de Educación Religiosa
del año 2015/2016 será después de todas las misas el 29/30 de
agosto y el 5/6 de septiembre. Las clases comenzaran el domingo 13 de septiembre a las 9:00 a.m. Si su hijo está recibiendo
un Sacramento, ya será la Primera Comunión* (2do grado o mayor) o la Confirmación** (9no grado o mayor), TENEMOS que
tener una copia de su certificado de Bautismo en el archivo. Si
su hijo fue bautizado en St. Joseph, ya debemos tener esa información en su archivo. Pero si su hijo fue bautizado en algún
otro lugar, usted tiene que proporcionarla al momento de registrarse. La registración NO estará completa hasta que tengamos
una copia de su certificado de bautizo!
*Participación en las clases de 1er grado es un requerimiento
para recibir el Sacramento de la Primera Comunión en el 2do grado.
**Participación en el 2do año del programa de confirmación es
requerido para recibir el Sacramento de la Confirmación.
White Mass: Thursday, October 15, 2015 6:00PM Cathedral of St. John the Baptist 222 E. Harris Street Savannah, Georgia 31401 The annual "White Mass" recognizes the ministry of those who protect life and care for the ill
and dying, such as physicians, nurses, compassionate care ministers, ministers of consolation, chaplains, mental
health workers, and all in the medical profession. In recognition of the dedicated work of Catholic health care professionals, Bishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv. will extend a special blessing at Mass. Reception to follow in parish hall. Please RSVP by October 1, 2015 to Kimberly R. Carter at 912.201.4049 or email [email protected] .
Thank You For Your Commitment To Our Faith And Your Profession!
Online Giving: St Joseph’s is testing Online Giving—a convenient and safe way to make a one-time or recurring donation in supporting the parish. Getting started is easy—just visit our website, www.stjosephwaycross.com
and click our Online Giving link. When you participate, your offering will be securely transferred directly into the parish
bank account. And you won’t have to remember to write a check or stop by the ATM before mass! For your convenience donations can be made from your checking account, debit card, or credit card. As is typical for all electronic
transactions, the church pays a small processing fee for each transaction. These administrative fees
are lower for ACH/check transactions and slightly higher for credit card transactions so please consider using your
checking account to make your donation. We will be evaluating online giving for the next 8 weeks to see if it is something our parishioners would like to continue to use. After the evaluation period, the parish will have to pay a $20 monthly
support and security fee to E-Catholic. If there isn’t sufficient demand, we may discontinue the service. If you’re interested, please make an electronic donation and let us know what you think! Thanks! [Your webmaster, Jason Strickland]
St. Joseph Offertory
August 30, 2015
Offertory
Children’s Circle
Total Offertory
$5,117.00
$57.75
$5,174.75
RCIA will meet this Tuesday, Sept 8, at 7:15 PM in
the parish hall. This is the third session in the new
series for those who wish to join the Catholic
Church or to return to the basics of their faith journey with new insight and return to the sacraments.
The unique journey of every person in conversion
to Christ is our focus. All are welcome!
9/07
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The bible study group Searching Souls meets eve9/13
ry Wednesday at 10:00 AM in the social hall. We
use the practice of Lectio Divina (read, meditate,
pray, contemplate) for the Mass readings of that
particular day as the basis for our study. Please
join us and bring your bible.
Bulletin Deadline: All announcements and news items for the
next Sunday's bulletin need to be given to our parish secretary
(Kelly) [[email protected]] by Monday morning.
This week at St. Joe’s:
Happy Labor Day!
9am Mass-office closed
Begin Diocese of Savannah
Priests’ Retreat in Jacksonville
Tuesday
No Mass
6pm Choir Practice
7:15pm RCIA
Wednesday 4-6pm Adoration
6pm Communion Service
6:45pm Eucharistic Ministers Mtg.
Thursday
No Mass
Friday
No Mass-office closed
7pm Quinceañera Practice
Saturday
1pm Torres Quinceañera
4:30pm Choir Practice
5pm Confession
6pm Mass
Sunday
Maintenance Fund Collection
8:30am PRE season kick-off with
Pancake breakfast by K of C
9-10:15am PRE
9-10am Choir Practice
10:30am Mass-English
5pm Confession
6pm Mass-Spanish
Monday
Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, and Ushers Schedule
September 5, 6pm Saturday
Lector: Lisa Lesseig
Eucharistic Ministers: Eloise Purdom,
Louise Walker, and Connie Barefield
Ushers: Dave Cahill and Mike Frawley
September 12, 6pm Saturday
Lector: Margaret Milkas
Eucharistic Ministers: Connie Barefield,
Lillie Morris, and Louise Walker
Ushers: Pat Morris and Stephen Inman
September 6, 10:30am Sunday
September 6, 6pm Sunday____________
Lector: Aaron Harwoood
Lector: Guadalupe Zambrano
Eucharistic Ministers: Lucy Todd, Margaret Milkas,
Eucharistic Ministers: Vicente Rhodas,
John Chancey, Ann Johnson, and Rose Lopez
Maria Contreras, y Magdalena Santana
Ushers: Ken Jorishie and Jim Craig
Ushers: Anselmo Hernandez y Francisco Velez
September 13, 10:30am Sunday
September 13, 6pm Sunday___________
Lector: Barbara Miller
Lector: Maribel Rios
Eucharistic Ministers: Linda Robison, Lucy
Eucharistic Ministers: Lucia Diaz, Montse
Todd, Barbara Albert, Ann Johnson, and Rose Lopez Diaz, y Ana Velez
Ushers: Michael Hackett and Ken Jorishie
Ushers: Francisco Velez y Vicente Rhodas
PLEASE HELP US KEEP THE PRAYER LIST UPDATED BY ADDING or REMOVING NAMES. YOU
MAY CALL THE OFFICE AT 283-7700 OR EMAIL ADDRESS, [email protected] WITH ANY
NAME, ADDRESS, and/or PHONE NUMBER UPDATES. THANKS!
PRAY FOR ALL THOSE WHO ARE ILL, ESPECIALLY PARISHIONERS:
Joyce Bachofner, Robert & Ann Inman, Arcelia Saucedo, Elizabeth Smith, Peggy Thomas, Donna Sturgis, Judy & Lowell VanDruff, Warnell Ziolkowski, Carlene Murray, Rose Mary Fulford,
Gene Parisse, Dorothy Gaskill, Bill & Glenda Brewington, Mary Tirrell, George Buck, Bob &
Kathy Odam, Joseph Johnson, Ann Marie Hess, and Colleen Matich.
PLEASE PRAY FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS OF OURS:
Doris Cushing, Pat Marsh, Lisa Dwyer, Glenn Walters, Hannah Phillips & Family, Elaina Zachary,
Gloria Ray, Kelly Popwell, Glynda Gausnaell, Lindsay Joyce, Patricia Carter, Connie McAlpin, Roger Gaskill, Michael McAlpin, Isla Roache, Jason McCullum, Dan Cason, Carolene Johnson, Kathy Johnson, William Reynolds, Albert Gatton, Charlotte Young, Paul Tang, Noreen Parker, Michael Driggers, Dr. Bill Dorminy, Ellis McNeal Jr., Maurice Hannah, Rebecca Prescott, Earl Black, Tom Grizzaffe, James Kenneth Cox Jr., Lonny Joseph Waring Jr., Merinda
Mixon, Christian Arocho, Marlene Sieben, Karen Browning, Lori Pope, Derick Mercher, Lee McConaha, Annie
Burns, Spence Newsome, Toby Foster, Ann Eason, Bill Bazemore, Bill Caballero, Harris Lott, and Eldee Rutland.