Dear Parishioners, Pardon the small font and spacing, but:

This weekend, we celebrate the Feast of the Purification of The

Blessed Virgin Mary. The history is fascinating. From the

Catholic Dictionary: Forty days after the birth

of Christ Mary complied with this precept of the law, she

redeemed her first-born from the temple (Numbers 18:15), and was purified by

the prayer of Simeon the just, in the presence of Anna the prophetess (Luke 2:22

sqq.). No doubt this event, the first solemn introduction of Christ into the house of

God, was in the earliest times celebrated in the Church of Jerusalem. We find it

attested for the first half of the fourth century by the pilgrim of Bordeaux, Egeria

or Silvia. The day (14 February) was solemnly kept by a procession to the

Constantinian basilica of the Resurrection, a homily on Luke 2:22 sqq., and

the Holy Sacrifice. But the feast then had no proper name; it was simply called the

fortieth day after Epiphany. This latter circumstance proves that

in Jerusalem Epiphany was then the feast of Christ's birth. From Jerusalem the

feast of the fortieth day spread over the entire Church and later on was kept on the

2nd of February, since within the last twenty-five years of the fourth century

the Roman feast of Christ's nativity (25 December) was introduced. In Antioch it is

attested in 526 (Cedrenus); in the entire Eastern Empire it was introduced by

the Emperor Justinian I (542) in thanksgiving for the cessation of the great

pestilence which had depopulated the city of Constantinople. In the Greek

Church it was called Hypapante tou Kyriou, the meeting (occursus) of the Lord

and His mother with Simeon and Anna. The Armenians call it: "The Coming of

the Son of God into the Temple" and still keep it on the 14th of February (Tondini

di Quaracchi, Calendrier de la Nation Arménienne, 1906, 48); the Copts term it

"presentation of the Lord in the Temple" (Nilles, Kal. man., II 571, 643). Perhaps

the decree of Justinian gave occasion also to the Roman Church (to Gregory I?) to

introduce this feast, but definite information is wanting on this point. The feast

appears in the Gelasianum (manuscript tradition of the seventh century) under the

new title of Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The procession is not

mentioned. Pope Sergius I (687-701) introduced a procession for this day. The

Gregorianum (tradition of the eighth century) does not speak of this procession,

which fact proves that the procession of Sergius was the ordinary "station", not

the liturgical act of today. The feast was certainly not introduced by Pope

Gelasius to suppress the excesses of the Lupercalia (Migne, Missale Gothicum,

691), and it spread slowly in the West; it is not found in the "Lectionary" of Silos

(650) nor in the "Calendar" (731-741) of Sainte-Geneviève of Paris. In the East it

was celebrated as a feast of the Lord; in the West as a feast of Mary; although the

"Invitatorium" (Gaude et lætare, Jerusalem, occurrens Deo tuo), the antiphons and

responsories remind us of its original conception as a feast of the Lord.

The blessing of the candles did not enter into common use before the eleventh

century; it has nothing in common with the procession of the Lupercalia. In

the Latin Church this feast (Purificatio B.M.V.) is a double of the second class. In

the Middle Ages it had an octave in the larger number of dioceses; also today

the religious orders whose special object is the veneration of the Mother of

God (Carmelites, Servites) and many dioceses (Loreto, the Province of Siena, etc.)

celebrate the octave. Hope you enjoyed reading the history of this feast.

Fr. Magiera

Saint Joseph Catholic Church

February 1st/2nd, 2020

A Parish Apostolate of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter

Fr. Michael W. Magiera, FSSP, KHS, ChLJ, Pastor

Fr. Gregory Bartholomew, FSSP, ChD, Assistant Pastor

1329 Belleview Avenue Rockdale, IL 60436-2577

Phone: (815) 725-4469 FAX: (815) 714-2078

Father Magiera’s Email: michael_magiera@hotmail.com Father Bartholomew’s Email: fatherb@fastmail.net

Website: www.fsspjoliet.wordpress.com Facebook: St. Joseph Catholic Church – Rockdale, Illinois

Elizabeth Kelch, Co-DRE Denise Lonigro, Co-DRE Phone: (815) 729-9149 Phone: (708) 646-3834 Email: stjosephrep@hotmail.com Email: deniselonigro@gmail.com

Office/Rectory Hours: Monday through Friday

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

2020 Liturgical Calendar and Mass Intentions

Sanctuary Lamp Intentions of Lola Hill

Sat., February 1st The Presentation of the Lord

4:15 pm + Andrew Pavnica by Patty Goss

Sun., February 2nd The Purification of the BVM (2nd cl)

8:00 am + Richard E. Pizzo by Lillian F. Pizzo

10:00 am Pro Populo

Mon., February 3rd St. Blaise, Bishop and Martyr (4th cl)

7:30 am John, Mary, Edwin & Junior Morello

by Laura Morello

Tues., February 4th St. Andrew Corsini, Bp./Conf. (3rd cl) 7:30 am + George McCague by John & Barb McCague

Wed., February 5th St. Agatha, Virgin and Martyr (3rd cl)

7:30 am Kenneth N. Crozier Jr. by the Crozier Family

Thurs., February 6th St. Titus, Bishop and Confessor (3rd cl)

7:30 am Jozef & Magdalena Molinski

by Jozef & Magdalena Molinski

5:30 pm The Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter

Fri., February 7th St. Romuald, Abbot (3rd cl)

7:30 am In repentance and reparation for the sins

within our Church and our World

Sat., February 8th St. John of Matha

8:00 am

All the Souls in Purgatory, especially

deceased members of FOSS

(Friend of the Suffering Souls)

Sat., February 8th Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:15 pm + Maria Fairman by the Bartuce Family

Sun., February 9th Septuagesima Sunday

8:00 am The Griffin Family

by Robert & Mary Mitchell

10:00 am Pro Populo

+ means deceased

Mass Schedule

Ordinary Form

Saturday 4:15pm

Extraordinary Form

Sunday 8:00 am; 10:00 am; 5:30 pm (Naperville) Monday through Friday: 7:30 am

Thursday 5:30 pm, followed by Holy Hour and Benediction

Saturday 8:00 am

Holy Days of Obligation

Ordinary Form: 5:15 p.m. anticipated Mass, if a priest is available Extraordinary Form: 7:00 am & 7:00 pm

Confessions

30 minutes before Mass

Baptisms

Any weekday is possible, but Saturdays are preferred. To schedule your family’s Baptism, please call or email Fr. Magiera. Thank you very much!

Weddings

For parishioners with faithful parish membership for at least one year. Please inquire at least 6 months prior to intended date.

WELCOME VISITORS! Worship Aides for both forms of the Mass are in the pew racks. We

welcome new parishioners. Census forms are in the back of the

church, either in racks or on the tables. Turn in your form to Fr.

Magiera or place your form in the collection basket. No need to

respond ‘Amen’ at Latin Mass Holy Communion.

Prayer Intentions for the living and deceased:

Christy Becker, Jim Dernulc, Mark Evans, Cris Galounis, Michael

Kelly, Mary Lund, Kathleen Mary McNair, Ray Tomanio, Merlin

Melnarik, Fr. Vytas Memenas, Kaira Paramo, Russler Family, Angie

Schuman, Judy Splayt, Fr. Chris Steinle, OSA, Jim Wright, Ken

Zabel, Adele Stukas, Aldona Peciura, Nancy Tomanio, Zita Stukas,

Hellmann/Roman/Kasperek, Robert Fearncombe, Jr., Isabella

Goodrich, Bonnie Reichstadt, Ellen McCague, Mary Mitchell,

George Magee, Fr. Christopher Manuele, Susanna Wheeler and

James Wheeler, Ricardo Martinez, Ayako Naganuma, Ed Bowlan,

Cole Francis Leon, Mason Leon, Chris Galounis and Cyndy Crane.

RIP: Ben Bazik, Glen Dykhuizen, Tahara Dykhuizen, Barbara

Schoenberger, Fran Nelli, Dale Bixenmann, Arthur Birsa, Mary Rose

Bucciarelli, Diane Wolfe, Bonnie Nagra, Corinne Bowers,

Dr.Stephanie Pavnica, Andrew Pavnica, George McCague, Linda

Stortz, Kevin Hansen, Richard Blaskie, and Rich Goss.

Donuts! Please join us for donuts following our 10:00 AM

Mass every Sunday. Everyone is invited!

Our Lady of Fatima, Pray for Us. Please join us on Thursday, February 13th at 6:00 P.M. as

we pray the Holy Rosary in reparation for the sins

committed within Christ’s Church.

Christmas Decorations Time to bid “Bye-bye” to our beautiful Christmas Decorations. We’ll

need volunteers, particularly “man-power” for this important

project. The plan is to take decorations down either February 7 or 8,

depending on volunteer availability. Please contact Nancy Taylor to

offer your services.

By the Numbers for January 25th / 26th, 2019

Regular Collection Saturday 4:15 PM

Sunday 8:00 AM

Sunday 10:00 AM

Naperville 5:30 PM

$550.00

$755.00

$1,895.00

$1,330.00

Latin America Saturday 4:15 PM

Sunday 8:00 AM

Sunday 10:00 AM

Naperville 5:30 PM

$197.00

$45.00

$259.00

$172.00

Special Needs (Building) Saturday 4:15 PM

Sunday 8:00 AM

Sunday 10:00 AM

$100.00

$80.00

$60.00

Donuts

Salt

Organ

Music

Elavator

Mass Intentions

Latin America Mission

Youth Group

Knights of the Altar

Votive Candles

$6.00

$54.00

$2,652.00

$150.00

$3.25

$70.00

$20.00

$50.00

$50.00

$71.00

TOTAL $8,569.25

THANK YOU VERY MUCH

Mass Attendance: Saturday, 1/25/20, 4:15 PM – 62

Sunday, 1/26/20, 8:00 AM – 73

Sunday, 1/26/20, 10:00 AM – 186

Sunday, 1/26/20, 5:30 PM – 202 Naperville

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Religious Education Calendar February 2nd No Class

February 9th Religious Ed Class 8:30-9:45 a.m.

February 9th Gifts of Love: Part 2 12:30-2:30 p.m.

February 15th Gifts of Love: Part 3 4:15 p.m.

February 16th Religious Ed Class 8:30-9:45 a.m.

February 23rd Religious Ed Class 8:30-9:45 a.m.

February 23rd Confirmation Retreat 8:30-9:45 a.m.

February 25th Sacrament of Confirmation 6:30 p.m.

March 1st No Class

Bulletin Articles If you have an article that you would like to be included in our

bulletin, please type and email your announcement to

stjosephrep@hotmail.com at least 10 days in advance. Father

Magiera must approve all articles. Thank you very much!

Father Bartholomew’s Catechism Classes Catechism classes will resume this week on January 15th. The

younger age bracket will begin meeting again at 4:15pm.

Wednesday February 5th: Younger age bracket meets

Wednesday February 12th: Older age bracket meets

Wednesday February 19th: Younger age bracket meets

Wednesday February 26th: Older age bracket meets

St. Joseph’s Lending Library We have a lending library of spiritual books on shelves in

the northwest corner of the basement. Many beautiful

books waiting to be read.

Mass Intentions Mass Intention envelopes are available in the back of church. Please

PRINT and completely fill out the front of the envelope. We will do

our best to accommodate your request. Mass Intentions are filled on

a first come, first served basis. Our Mass intention dates are

completely filled for 2019 and 2020 are quickly filling up. The Mass

Intention Envelope MUST be completely filled out in order to take

your request. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to

call the rectory. Thank you very much!

Cathedral Of Saint Raymond Nonnatus Speaker Series Thursday, February 27th, 2020 @ 7:00PM Father Richard Simon –

“Reverend Know-It-All” Relevant Radio Host and Pastor.

LENT: A TIME FOR DIET AND EXORCISM

Sunday and Monday March 22/23, 2020 @ 7:00PM Father Ryan

Adorjan – Parochial Vicar of the Cathedral of Saint Raymond

Nonnatus and Sacred Heart Parish

SAINT RAYMOND PARISH LENTEN MISSION

Thursday, April 30, 2020 @ 7:00PM Richard Akins – Founder of

“Fundamentally Catholic” and author of “Challenged to Grow” and

“The Rebirth of Nicodemus.”

KEEPING THE FAITH: AT HOME AND WHILE AWAY AT COLLEGE

Admission is FREE. A free will offering will be collected.

604 N. Raynor Avenue Joliet, IL 60435

Phone: 815-722-6653

Website: www.straymond.net

EVERYONE IS INVITED

Feast of Candlemas Candles will be blessed on the Feast of Candlemas, February 2, at

the 10 AM Mass. Please bring your candles at any time during the

previous week, beginning Sunday, January 26 and be prepared to

pick them up after the Sunday 10 AM Mass on February 2.

Feast of Saint Blaise We will bless throats in honor of Saint Blaise after all Masses on

Saturday, February 1st, Sunday, February 2nd, and Monday, February

3rd.

Sacramental Preparation - Extraordinary Form February 2nd - First Holy Communion class

February 9th - Confirmation class

February 16th – First Holy Communion class

February 23rd - Confirmation class

March 1st – First Holy Communion class

Catholic Charities to Benefit from First Look for

Charity at the Chicago Auto Show Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, along with 17 other charities, will

benefit from First Look for Charity, the official kick-off to the Chicago

Auto Show. The black-tie event will be held on Friday, February 7 at

McCormick Place from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.

Guests who purchase tickets through Catholic Charities, Diocese of Jo-

liet will enjoy an incredible evening on the showroom floor, complete

with champagne and hors d’oeuvres from around the world, and first

class entertainment. Guests will also be treated to all the amenities of

the Catholic Charities hospitality suite including private coat check,

open bar, incredible food, free professional photographs, live music,

and warm cookies as you depart for the ride home. Plus, when you pur-

chase tickets and attend the event, you are automatically entered to win

a new car!

Tickets are $275 each (tax deductible portion: $226) and are available

at catholiccharitiesjoliet.org or by calling 815-724-1140.

Job Available The Diocese of Joliet Cemetery Office is seeking to hire Seasonal

Cemetery workers (positions available in Wheaton, Joliet and

Kankakee). These positions consist of the performance of seasonal

work in the cemetery for the maximum period as outlined in the un-

ion contract (March through October). A valid Illinois drivers’ li-

cense is required. Must be willing and able to perform tasks as out-

lined in the Cemetery Seasonal job description. To view job descrip-

tion, visit: http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/hr/listjobs.php

Normal 40 hour workweek. Ninety-day (90) probationary period.

Union membership is required. Conditions and pay-rate ($13.00 per

hour to $15.00 per hour based on qualifications) as outlined in the

current union contract. Seasonal/temporary with no benefits. Inter-

ested applicants may email a resume and/or application to:

eholloway@dioceseofjoliet.org. To mail resumes and/or applica-

tions, mail to: Office of the Director: 200 W. Romeo Rd. Romeo-

ville, IL 60446

Gifts of Love Service Project Everyone is welcome to join our confirmation candidates

when they deliver our craft projects and make a few addi-

tional crafts with the residents at Sunny Hill Nursing

Home on Sunday, February 9th, 2020. We will meet at

the church at 12:30 p.m. and travel to Sunny Hill Nursing Home

where we will make crafts with the residents from 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Afterwards, we will return to St. Joseph’s church at 2:30 p.m. Par-

ents and sponsors of our confirmation candidates are encourage to

attend and share this experience with them. All participating fami-

lies must fill out the diocesan general and medical permission slip

for this event.

On Saturday, February 15th, 2020 during the 4:15 p.m. Mass, our

confirmation candidates will be sharing their experience with our

parish. Each candidate will reflect and present 2-3 sentences about

their encounter with the residents at Sunny Hill Nursing Home.

Confirmation candidates, please sit together with your family near

the front of the church.

Rite of Confirmation Our confirmation candidates will receive the sacrament

of confirmation on Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 at St.

Paul’s Church in Joliet. All confirmation candidates and

their sponsors must be in their seats 6:30 p.m. Boys

usually wear a while or light colored dress shirt, dark slacks, and a

tie. Girls usually wear a dress, skirt, or pants suit, but all girls should

be modest in their selection. All sponsors should follow the same

dress code. (Please no jeans or gym shoes.)

Confirmation practice will be held on Tuesday, February 25th, 2020

at 5:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church in Joliet. (immediately before Mass)

All confirmation candidates and their sponsors must be in their seat

by 5:20 p.m. Parents, family and friends will be allowed to enter the

church at 6:00 p.m.

The Devotion of the Seven Sundays The Seven Sorrows and Seven Joys of St. Joseph will begin on Sunday, February 2nd, 2020.

This devotion is recited on the seven Sundays before St. Joseph’s feast day on March 19th.

The following prayers and devotions are found in the “Favorite Prayers to St. Joseph” by

Tan books. Composed by Ven. Januarius Sarnelli, C.Ss.R. (d. 1744)

1. The doubt of St. Joseph. (Matt. 1:19) The message of the Angel. (Matt. 1:20)

2. The poverty of Jesus’ birth. (Luke 2:7) The birth of the Savior. (Luke 2:7)

3. The Circumcision. (Luke 2:21) The Holy Name of Jesus. (Matt. 1:25)

4. The prophecy of Simeon. (Luke 2:34) The effects of the Redemption. (Luke 2:34)

5. The flight into Egypt. (Matt. 2:14) The overthrow of the idols of Egypt. (Is. 19:1)

6. The return from Egypt. (Matt. 2:22) Life with Jesus and Mary at Nazareth. (Luke

2:39)

7. The loss of the Child Jesus. (Luke 2:45) The finding of the Child Jesus in the

Temple. (Luke 2:46)

1. O chaste Spouse of Mary most holy, glorious St. Joseph, great was the trouble

and anguish of thy heart when thou were minded to put away privately thine invi-

olate Spouse, yet thy joy was unspeakable when the surpassing mystery of the In-

carnation was made known to thee by the Angel.

By this sorrow and this joy, we beseech thee to comfort our souls, both now and

in the sorrows of our final hour, with the joy of the good life and a holy death

after the pattern of thine own, in the arms of Jesus and Mary.

Our Father……Hail Mary……Glory Be

2. O most blessed Patriarch, glorious St. Joseph, who wast chosen to be the foster

father of the Word made flesh, thy sorrow at seeing the Christ Jesus born in such

poverty was suddenly changed into heavenly exultation when thou didst hear the

angelic hymn and beheld the glories of that resplendent night.

By this sorrow and this joy we implore thee to obtain for us the grace to pass over

from life’s pathway to hear the angelic songs of praise, and to rejoice in the

shining splendor of celestial glory.

Our Father…..Hail Mary…..Glory Be

3. O Glorious St. Joseph, thou faithfully obeyed the law of God, and thy heart was

pierced at the sight of the Precious Blood that was shed by the Infant Savior dur-

ing His circumcision, but the name of Jesus gave thee new life and filled with

thee quiet joy.

By this sorrow and this joy, obtain for us the grace to be freed from all sin during

life, and to die rejoicing, with the holy Name of Jesus in our hearts and on our

lips.

Our Father…..Hail Mary…..Glory Be

4. O most faithful Saint who shared the mysteries of our Redemption, glorious St.

Joseph, the prophecy of Simeon regarding the sufferings of Jesus and Mary

caused thee to shudder with mortal dread, but at the same time filled thee with a

blessed joy for the salvation and glorious resurrection which, he foretold, would

be attained by countless souls.

By this sorrow and this joy, obtain for us that we may be among the number of

those who, through the merits of Jesus and the intercession of Mary, the Virgin

Mother, are predestined to a glorious resurrection.

Our Father…..Hail Mary…..Glory Be

5. O most watchful guardian of the Incarnate Son of God, glorious St. Joseph, what

toil was thine in supporting and waiting upon the Son of the most high God, es-

pecially in the flight to Egypt. Yet at the same time, how thou didst rejoice to

have always near you God Himself, and to see the idols of the Egyptians fall

prostrate to the ground before Him.

By this sorrow and this joy, obtain for us the grace of keeping ourselves in safety

from the infernal tyrant, especially by flight from dangerous occasions; may

every idol of earthly affection fall from our hearts; may we be wholly employed

in serving Jesus and Mary, and for them alone may we live and happily die.

Our Father…..Hail Mary…..Glory Be

6. O glorious St. Joseph, an angel on earth, thou didst marvel to see the King of

Heaven obedient to thy commands, but thy consolation in bringing Jesus out of

the land of Egypt was troubled by thy fear of Archelaus; nevertheless, being as-

sured by the Angel, thou dwelt in the gladness at Nazareth with Jesus and Mary.

By this sorrow and this joy, obtain for us that our hearts may be delivered from

harmful fears, so that we may rejoice in peace of conscience and may live in

safety with Jesus and Mary and may, like these, die in their company.

Our Father…..Hail Mary…..Glory Be

7. O glorious St. Joseph, pattern of all holiness, when thou didst lose, through no

fault of thine own, the Child Jesus, thou sought Him sorrowing for the space of

three days, until with great joy thou didst find Him again in the Temple sitting in

the midst of the doctors.

By this sorrow and this joy, we supplicate thee, with our hearts upon our lips, to

keep us from ever having the misfortune to lose Jesus through mortal sin; but if

this supreme misfortune should befall us, grant that we may seek Him with

unceasing sorrow until we find Him again, ready to show us His great mercy,

especially at the hour of death; so that we may pass over to enjoy His presence in

heaven; and there, in company with thee may we sing the praises of His Divine

mercy forever.

Our Father…..Hail Mary…..Glory Be

Antiphon. And Jesus Himself was beginning about the age of thirty years, being

(as it was supposed) the Son of Joseph.

V. Pray for us, O holy Joseph,

R/. That we may be made worth of the promises of Christ.

Let us Pray…O God, Who in Thine ineffable Providence didst vouchsafe to

choose Blessed Joseph to be the spouse of Thy most Holy Mother, grant, we

beseech Thee, that we whom we venerate as our protector on earth may be our

intercessor in Heaven. Who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.