February 19, 2012

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Séptimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

Si he borrado tus crímenes y no he querido

acordarme de tus pecados, ha sido

únicamente por amor de mí mismo.

- Isaías 43:25

Our Parish Mission Statement “The Spirit of the Lord is upon us, because the

Lord has anointed us to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ!”

(Inspired by Jesus’ Mission Statement - Luke 4:18)

Nuestro Lema de la Misión Parroquial “El Espíritu del Señor esta sobre nosotros, porque el Señor nos ha Ungido para proclamar la Buena

Nueva de Jesucristo” (Inspirado por el Lema de la Misión de Jesús - Lucas 4:18)

Weekend Masses - English Saturday Vigil 4:30 p.m. Sunday 7:30 & 10:30 a.m. Confessions Saturday 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. Rosary- Mon. - Thur. 7:45 a.m.

Weekday Masses - English Monday thru Thursday at 8:30 a.m. Friday 7:30 a.m. with Adoration ending at 6 p.m.

Misas en Español Sábado 6:30 p.m. Domingo 9:00 a.m. y 12:30 p.m. Confesiones Sábado 3:30 - 4:15 p.m.

Misa en Español entre Semana Jueves 7:00 p.m. Exposición del Santísimo Viernes de 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Parish Staff Rev. Luís Gutiérrez Pastor/Párroco Rev. Mr. Philip Marrow Deacon Mrs. Edna Pasillas Office Administrator

Parish Office Hours Horario de Oficina Monday - Thursday Lunes - Jueves 9 am - 4 pm Friday/Viernes 9 am - 12 Noon

Children’s Faith Formation Office Oficina de Formación de Fe 630-832-5514 Mrs. Dolly Matthews Director Email: dolly2255@comcast.net

Holy Family Cath. School Escuela Católica de la Sagrada Familia 630-766-0116 Mrs. Corinne Alimento Principal Email: officeeast@hfcatholic.org Web Site: www.hfcatholic.org

St. Joseph Catholic Church 330 E. Fullerton Ave., Addison, Il 60101 630-279-6553 www.stjoeaddison.com

This Week

Masses for February 19-26, 2012

4:30 pm: In honor of the Blessed Mother 6:30 pm: †Juan Rodarte †Maria Acevedo †Atilano Rodriguez (7 Aniversario) Por las intenciones de la Fam. Rodarte, Rigoberto

Rodarte y Freddy Rivas

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, February 19 7:30 am:† Patricia McMullan 9:00am: †Cipriano Silva (1er Aniv.) Por las Intenciones de Anastacio Ponce en su cumpleaños 10:30 am: † Benjamin Costa 12:30 pm: Community Mass– Spanish †Danilo Osorio †Maria Navor Salgado †Taurino Zarco †Catalina Sanchez †Rafael Zarco Por las intenciones de AnnaMarie Pasillas &

Jovita Gallegos en sus cumpleaños Monday, February 20 8:30 am: †Mary Naughton (60th Ann.) Tuesday, February 21, St. Peter Damian 8:30 am: †Jairo & Milton Cisneros Valeriano Wednesday, February 22, Ash Wednesday 8:30 am: For the int. of the Gomez/Mack Family Thursday, February 23, St. Polycarp 8:30 am: For all the Parishioners of St. Joseph 7:00 pm: Spanish Mass Por las Inteciones de

Diego Rodarte Friday, February 24 7:30 am: For the Holy Souls in Purgatory 8:15 am: Adoration 7:00 pm: Spanish Mass Saturday, February 25 4:30 pm: Special Intention 6:30 pm: †Manuel Guerra †Miguel Urquiza

First Sunday of Lent Sunday, February 26 7:30 am:† William Brechin 9:00am: †Cipriano Silva 10:30 am: † Benjamin Costa 12:30 pm: Community Mass– Spanish †Maria Adela Montoya †Salvador Salazar †Maria Guadalupe Ramirez †Judith Pantoja

†Francisco Romo †Alberto Gutierrez †Maria Gomez †Julia Delgado (2o Aniv.) †Paulo Velasquez (20 Aniv.)

Vicenzo Bongiodanni, Eulalio Barrueta, Marisol Calderon, Camille Cyr, Olga

Pabon, Bernabe Sanchez, Michael Alexan-dropoulos, Jean Figge, Maria Alarcon, Ann Ciolkowski,

Ray Daul, Aurelio de la Torre, Virginia Robles, Niño Miguel de la Torre & Jenny Vasquez

Rest in Peace †

Adrian Atizado, Maria Gonsalez, Jesus Mejia, Jose Her-nandez, Hilario de la Puente, Florencia Gutierrez, Uriel

Lopez, Jerome Pociask, Maria Aguilar & Ubaldo Morales

Monday, February 20 7 PM RCIA Tuesday, February 21 6:30 PM Choir Rehearsal 7 PM Koinonia de Parejas Wednesday, February 22

Ash Wednesday (see Schedule on the next page) Thursday, February 23 7 PM Misa Friday, February 24 8 AM-7 PM Adoration 7PM Sacrament of Reconciliation available during Stations of the Cross Confeciones disponibles durante el Via Crusis 7 PM Stations of the Cross Via Crucis Saturday, February 25 10 AM Confirmation Retreat Sunday, February 26 10 AM RICA

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Jas 3:13-18; Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday: Jas 4:1-10; Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday:Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51; 2 Cor 5:20 -- 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15

6:00 a.m. English Ash Wednesday Service

7:00 a.m. English Ash Wednesday Service

8:30 a.m. Mass (English)

10:00 a.m. Distribution of Ashes

12:10 p.m. Distribution of Ashes

2:00 p.m. Distribution of Ashes

4:00 p.m. Distribution of Ashes

6:00 p.m. Mass (English)

7:30 p.m. Mass (Spanish)

9:30 p.m. Distribution of Ashes

LENTEN REGULATIONS • Everyone 14 years of age or over is bound to

abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent (excluding the Solemnity of St. Joseph per Canon 1251).

• Everyone 18 years of age and under 59 years of age is bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.

• On these two days of fast and abstinence, only one full meatless meal is allowed. Two other meatless meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted on these two days, but liquids, including milk and fruit juices are allowed. When health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige.

• To disregard completely the law of fast and abstinence is seriously sinful.

• Lent is the principal season of penance in the Christian year. All of the faithful are strongly urged to develop and follow a program of vol-untary self-denial (in addition to following the Lenten regulations), serious prayer, and a performance of works of charity and mercy.

6:00 a.m. Servicio de Cenizas en Ingles

7:00 a.m. Servicio de Cenizas en Ingles

8:30 a.m. Misa (Ingles)

10:00 a.m. Distribución de Cenizas

12:10 p.m. Distribución de Cenizas

2:00 p.m. Distribución de Cenizas

4:00 p.m. Distribución de Cenizas

6:00 p.m. Misa (Ingles)

7:30 p.m. Misa en eEspañol

9:30 p.m. Distribución de Cenizas

DÍAS DE AYUNO Y ABSTINENCIA •El Miércoles de Ceniza y el Viernes Santo, son días de ayuno y abstinencia.

•Todos los viernes de Cuaresma son días de absti-nencia de carne. Pero el Episcopado Mexicano ha dispuesto que: “se puede suplir la abstinen-cia de carne, excepto la del Miércoles de Ceniza y Viernes Santo, por:

∗la abstinencia de aquellos alimentos que para cada uno significan especial agrado, sea por la materia o por el modo de preparación;

∗o por una especial obra de caridad; ∗o por una especial obra de piedad; ∗o por otro significativo sacrificio voluntario”.

•Sujeto de la ley del ayuno y la abstinencia: - Abstinencia de carne: todos los que han cum-plido 14 años. EL hecho de tener 60 años o más, no exime de esta ley de abstinencia.

- Ayuno: todos los que han cumplido 18 años, hasta el comienzo de los 60.

•Lo más importante al hacer este tipo de practi-cas es darle sentido verdadero: por una parte someter la voluntad para fortalecerla con virtu-des como la templanza, la sobriedad y la humil-dad, y por otra, favorecer el ejercicio de la ca-ridad, pues todos los sacrificios que se realizan deben apuntar a hacer un bien o un servicio al prójimo y a toda la Iglesia. Hacer sacrificios y penitencia por costumbre o porque todos lo hacen, no tiene sentido y no favorecen el creci-miento del hombre, que en conclusión es lo que se pretende.

Don’t Journey Alone

In the weeks preceding Lent, one might notice how so many things seem to go wrong or difficulties increase. We see this in worldly events and in our personal lives too. As Easter arrives, and after much prayer and sacri-fice, a peace seems to fall upon our difficulties and things often get better. After years of this awareness, we realize that our journey is a very real one and not something to be taken lightly or even alone. In the weeks to come, your parish of St. Joseph will be hosting a series of speakers that may help us “Come Closer to God”. You are invited to join your fellow pa-rishioners on Monday evenings, from February 27th through March 26th, at 7:00 pm, as we contemplate our lives and improve and continue our journey towards Easter Resurrection. Don’t journey alone. Christianity was meant to be shared. Even as we decide what we will sacrifice from our lives during the forty days of Lent, we are encouraged to know that our brothers and sisters in Christ are giving and sacri-ficing with us. We not only sacrifice goodies, we see that others increase Mass attendance, pray the rosary more often, pray the Stations of the Cross, attend Adoration, and some provide actions or activities to help others in their lives. Our speakers will be here to do that for us. We will explore the Eucharist, forgiveness, prayer and holy scripture, as we learn about the hidden treasures of Lent and how we can live more fully as beloved children of God. During this Lenten period of fasting and prayer, come and understand and appreciate the many ways we can come closer to Christ. Let us journey on towards our goal in life, which is life with Jesus Christ and new ways of shar-ing His love with others. There is a world in need of knowing Jesus. May we come together and share the gifts we have been blessed with as we continue upon our sa-cred journey of Christianity. Let us all come closer to God.

No Viajar Solo En las semanas anteriores a la Cuaresma, se pueden observar cómo tantas cosas parecen ir mal o las dificultades aumen-tan. Esto lo vemos en los eventos del mundo y en nuestras vidas personales también. La Semana Santa llega, y después de mucha oración y sacrificio, la paz parece caer sobre nuestras dificultades y las cosas a menudo mejoran. Después de años de esta conciencia, nos damos cuenta de que nuestro camino es muy real y no algo para tomarse a la ligera o ca-minarlo solos. En las próximas semanas, la parroquia de San José será el anfitrión de una serie de pláticas que pueden ayudar a "acercarse a Dios". Usted está invitado a unirse a sus feligre-ses en las noches de lunes, del 27 de febrero al 26 de marzo, a las 7:00 de la noche, al contemplar nuestras vidas y mejo-rar y seguir nuestro camino hacia la Pascua de la Resurrec-ción. No viajar solo. El cristianismo fue destinado a ser comparti-do. A pesar de que nosotros decidimos lo que vamos a sacri-ficar de nuestras vidas durante los cuarenta días de Cuares-ma, nos alienta saber que nuestros hermanos y hermanas en Cristo se entregan y sacrifican con nosotros. No sólo sacrifi-cios cosas materiales, si no también vemos que otros aumen-tan la asistencia a misa, rezar el rosario con más frecuencia, rezar las Estaciones de la Cruz, asistir a la adoración, y algu-nos ofrecen acciones o actividades para ayudar a otros en sus vidas. Nuestros oradores estarán aquí para hacer eso por no-sotros. Vamos a explorar la Eucaristía, el perdón, la oración y la sagrada escritura, a medida que aprendemos acerca de los tesoros escondidos de la Cuaresma y cómo podemos vi-vir más plenamente como hijos amados de Dios. Durante este período de Cuaresma de ayuno y oración, ven-gan a la plática para entender y apreciar las muchas maneras en que podemos acercarnos más a Cristo. Viajemos por el objetive de nuestra jornada en la vida, que es la vida con Jesucristo, y nuevas formas de compartir su amor con los demás. Hay un mundo en necesidad de conocer a Jesús. Po-demos unirnos y compartir los dones con los que hemos sido bendecidos a medida que continuamos en nuestro viaje sa-grado del cristianismo. Dejemos acercarnos todos a Dios.

Lenten Speaker Hospitality

Refreshments will be offered each night following the presentations except for March 19. Members of various parish ministries are asked to bring snacks, baked goods, fruit and other refreshments. A schedule follows. The CCW will set up the room and make coffee. The St. Joseph table will be held prior to the March 19 pres-entation so refreshments will not be served afterwards. February 27 - Eucharistic ministers. March 5 – Religious Education and lectors March 12 – Choirs, Music ministries, and usher March 19 - St. Joseph Table before presentation. March 26 – CCW.

THE 2012 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES ANNUAL APPEAL

IS UNDERWAY

“THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS AT HAND” (MARK 1:15)

This year, the theme of the Appeal is “The Kingdom of God is at Hand.” We are challenged as Catholics to build up God’s kingdom here on earth. Your con-tribution to the CMAA enables the diocese to up-hold the Gospel message and build up the kingdom of God throughout the seven-county area of the Joliet Diocese. Please remember that God never forgets us. Even when we believe that our successes are self- made, it is the blessings that God has given to each of us that have helped us to get where we are. He is always giving to us. His grace is always there for us. One way that we can show our gratitude is by offering our generous financial support to our parish and to our diocese. The gifts that we give enable ministries and services that touch thousands of lives. Please answer Bishop Conlon’s request and make a generous pledge. All pledges can be paid in ten monthly installments. Thank you in advance for your support.

Join the Respect Life Office in Prayer

Please join the Respect Life Office in praying for our elected officials and for our efforts to advocate for Life. Say the prayer found below daily during this upcoming week. By saying this special Prayer for Life Advocacy, you can join spiritually in the effort to advocate for the cause of Life in our State Capitol. Please also consider fasting on Wednesday, February 29th to join in solidarity with those from our Diocese who will be traveling to Springfield to talk with state legisla-tors about a greater respect for human life.

Fast Facts...The Diocese of Joliet educates over 20,000 students in 48 grade schools and seven high schools. Free Tuition or $2500!...Once again, Parent Club is hosting our It's Hip to Be Square contest in which school families can win free tuition for a year or non-school families can win $2,500. Squares are $100 each and can be split between families. All proceeds from the board goes directly to the purchase of a Smartboard. This con-test is open to EVERYONE! The square board will alternate between parishes each week. For more informa-tion and to read the official rules, visit www.hfcatholic.org.. Upcoming events...Our annual auction and dinner dance will be held on March 3, 2012 at Alta Villa in Addi-son. This is open to all parishioners, school parents, families, and friends. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres start at 6:00pm and dinner begins at 7:00pm. Come join us for an evening of food, fellowship, and fun! Tickets are on sale after Masses.

Come check out Holy Family Catholic School where we proclaim Christ! www.hfcatholic.org

Patriotic Rosary Sacred Heart parish in Lombard invites all concerned Catholics to attend a Patriotic Rosary on Saturday, February 25th, at 2:00 p.m. in the church located at 114 South Elizabeth Street in Lombard. Each rosary bead is for one of the 50 states “ Come and join in this devotion and pray especially for the conversion of our nation and for the upcoming elec-tions that our nation choose leaders who will return our nation to the Constitution and the Laws of God.

Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal 2012

Please Make a Generous Gift

This week, you are asked to review the Annual Appeal tabloid that you have received with your bulletin today. The Annual Appeal campaign is much different than a one-time special collection. It is a pledge campaign where you can make a gift payable over ten months. A significant gift to the Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal will touch the lives of many others in a very posi-tive way. The Annual Appeal provides a significant portion of the budget of the Diocese of Joliet. Most dio-ceses in the country conduct an appeal, once a year, to help with the costs of providing services and programs to their parishes and people. The Diocese of Joliet is no exception. As you review the work enabled by your contribution to the CMAA, please reflect on God’s gifts to you. . Everything we have is a blessing from God. Your gifts to our parish, to the diocese, and to the work of the church throughout the world should be given in gratitude for the continuing gifts that God gives you. He never forgets you. Sometimes it is difficult to envision how one pledge can help an organization the size of our diocese and how it can make a real difference. But each pledge does make a difference because all parishes participate in the campaign and the gifts of many enable our diocese to deliver needed education, ministry, and services. Our combined gifts not only signify our gratitude to God, they glorify Him by enabling the important work of our diocese that can’t be done as individuals or at the parish level. If you received your pledge form in the mail, please complete it and mail it back or bring it to Mass next week-end. For those of you that did not receive a mailing or have not had time to respond to it, we will conduct our in-pew pledge process at all Masses next weekend.

Thank you ! Thank you! Thank you!

To all the wonderful people who helped make our Parish

Blood Drive such a great success. We collected 206 pints of blood!

This is a record for St Joes!!! And just think, possibly this could

save the lives of 618 people.

Again, thanks to the people who brought refreshment for our donors,

those who helped promote the drive, those who worked the day of

the drive and especially "Our Donors"

Together we can and have made a difference!

Pantry News

78 bags were given out on Wednesday February 8th

Thank you to all who have so generously supported the pantry.

Our pantry is in great need of Cereal, can goods, pastas, etc… Please help us stock our shelves

Gracias a todos los que generosamente han ayudado con la despensa.

If you have any questions please call the parish office: 630-279-6553. Thank you.

Time, Talent & Treasure “Fostering Stewardship as a way of life”

In gratitude of God’s gifts of time and talent to us, we gratefully acknowledge and salute:

Judy Socha Who donated countless hours of hard work, cleaning our side-walks from the snow and all his dedication and devotion to the

parish. Stewardship Thought for the Week

God is merciful and desires to pour forth this mercy upon our lives. We only need to come to Him through His Son Jesus. We know that Jesus healed body, mind and soul as He forgave sins. He has empowered and commanded the Church to continue this ministry of healing and forgiveness. We only need to say Yes to His offer.

293 Adult Envelopes $6,088 + Loose Cash $3,724

+ Children’s $162.06 = Total Sunday $ 9,974.06

Our Goal each Week to cover our expenses is $11,500.

Thank you for your kind generosity and your deep love of Saint Joseph.

Nuestra Meta por Semana para cubrir los gastos es de: $11,500. Gracias por su Generosidad

Holy Family Catholic School Escuela Catolica Sagrada Familia

630-766-0116 Mrs. Corinne Alimento - School Principal

Email: - officeeast@hfcatholic.org Web Site: - www.hfcatholic.org

Saint Joseph Church 630-279-6553

Sacrament Procedures

Baptisms: Pre-baptism Class is required before your date will be set. Please register two to three months in advance.

Weddings: Spiritual Preparation begins at least SIX months in advance. Do not make your res-ervations until you have met with pastor.

Sacrament of the Sick: First Fridays 7:30 am. & Communion Visits: Call the Parish Office.

Requisitos de los Sacramentos

Bautizos: Las Charlas Pre-bautismales son re-quieridas antes de fijar la fecha de Bautismo. Favor de inscribirse con dos a tres meses de anticipo.

Bodas: Preparación Espíritual empieza por lo menos con SEIS meses de anticipo. No haga preparaciones para su Celebración antes de reunirse con el párroco.

Sacramento de los Enfermos: Primer Viernes a las 7 am., durante la misa.

y Visitas de Comunión: Llame a la parroquia.

Quince Años: ¡Solamente para miembros activos de la parroquia!

St. Joseph Faith Formation Office Oficina de Formación de Fe - Doctrina

630-832-5514 Dolly Matthews– CFF Director

dolly2255@comcast.net

Office Hours / Horario de Oficina

Tuesday and Friday Martes y Viernes

9:00 am – 4:00 pm Wednesday/Miércoles 12:00 noon – 8:00 pm

Thursday/Jueves 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday/ Sábado

8:00 am – 12:00 noon Sunday and Monday Domingo y Lunes Closed - Cerrado

CHURCH NAME & ADDRESS St. Joseph Church #512139 330 East Fullerton Avenue Addison, IL 60101 TELEPHONE 630 279-6553 CONTACT PERSON Edna Pasillas or Fr. Luis SOFTWARE MS Publisher 2003 Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Windows XP Professional PRINTER OKI C5500 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT Pages 2 through 5 SUNDAY DATE OF BULLETIN February 19, 2012 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS