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ST.JOSEPH 4521 N Arden Rd Email: [email protected] Otis Orchards, WA 926-7133 • Fax Web site: stjoeparish.org
Pastoral Council Suzie Frei, Pat Hinman, Cheri Hoagburg, Carolyn Holley, Mark Lamb, Mike Lunneborg, Danielle Wehr, Jennifer Witt Finance Council Mary Cameron, Debbi Haskins, Brian Gehlen, Marilyn Lunneborg, Jim Rudolph
Faith Formation Council Terri Bruxer, Dave Charbonneau, Pam Finn, Karla Gehlen, Mirna Reyes Mark & Anna Henry, Karen Nicholls, Brad Pearson, Amanda Peterson, Philip Wehr
Charity and Justice Committee Jim Baumker 255-9498 [email protected]
Welcome Committee Darrel & Delores Jones 998-0438
Seniors on the Go Mary Nolan 328-2292 Dianne Murray 315-4688
Knights of Columbus Dennis Hardy 263-3454
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Ken & Cheryl Nagle 922-9813
Stewardship Committee Carolyn Holley 999-8739
WORSHIP Saturday - 5:30 pm Sunday - 8:00 am & 10:30 am
- am Wednesday—6:00 pm
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Tuesday 12:30—2:30 p.m. Wednesday 6:00—8:00 a.m. Wednesday 6:30—10:00 p.m.
RECONCILIATION Saturday 4:00—5:00 pm or by appointment
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES Preschool thru 7th grade Sunday 9:15—10:15 a.m.
YOUTH MINISTRY Youth 8th—12th Grades Sunday 6:00—8:00 p.m.
BAPTISM Infants & Adults Call Parish Office for Parish policies
MARRIAGE Preparations begin at least four months in advance of the wedding. Attendance at Marriage Preparation Weekends and other Diocesan regulations apply. Call Parish Office for Marriage policy.
SICK Anointing of the Sick or Shut In Ministry. Call the Parish Office.
PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Mike Kwiatkowski—Pastor Email: [email protected]
Deacon Chalo Martinez - 263-9553 Email: [email protected]
Youth Ministry Meta & Gene Boik 928-6182 [email protected]
Parish Hall Rental Cindy Baird 926-7133
Marriage Coordinator Barbara Haney 926-7133
Eucharistic Minister Coordinator Marilyn Lunneborg 226-3167
Lector Coordinator Joe Biegler 255-9963
Liturgy Coordinator Tom Dettwiler 808-5481
Prayer Chain Diana Andriolo 926-5490 [email protected]
St. Gabriel’s Group (Mom’s Group) Jaymie Miner 999-6631
OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday: 8:30 am—4:30 pm
STAFF 926-7133 Parish Secretary Cindy Baird Email: [email protected]
Finances Becky Schoultz Email: [email protected]
Religious Ed Director Teresa McCann Email: [email protected]
Housekeeping Barbara Haney
Third Sunday of Advent
December 17, 2017
Rejoice in the Lord always
MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, December 16 5:30pm †Fern Riggins Sunday, December 17 8:00am People of the Parish 10:30am †Patricia Ross Tuesday, December 19 8:30am Colton Anderson Wednesday, December 20 6:00pm †Marilyn Wilz Thursday, December 21 8:30am †Marilyn Wilz Friday, December 22 8:30am †Tom Scherer Saturday, December 23 5:30pm Cipriana Martinez Sunday, December 24 8:00am 10:30am People of the Parish
WEEK AHEAD –December 18-24 Monday Scouts 7pm Tuesday After Mass Social 9am Quilters 10am Eucharistic Adoration 12:30-2:30pm RCIA 6:30pm Wednesday Eucharistic Adoration 6-8am Mom’s Group 9:30am Advent Penance Service 7pm Eucharistic Adoration 8pm-10pm Thursday Knights Meeting 7pm Choir Practice 7:30pm
St. Joseph Parish — Otis Orchards
WEEKLY COLLECTION 12/3/2017 Envelopes Plate TOTAL
$ 5,076.00 $677.50 $ 5,753.50 Total for December to date: $ 13,175.66 Needed Monthly $ 31,200.00 Building Maintenance Fund Total for December $ 216.00 ************************************************* OPOF Campaign 2013 2016 Total Pledges $727,785 $465,193 $1,192,978 Collected $692,320 $283,883.30 $976,203.30
Scriptures for December 24 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16
Psalm 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29 Romans 16:25-27 Luke 1:26-38
Scriptures for Christmas Isaiah 9:1-6 Psalm 96:1-2, 2-3, 11-12, 13
Titus 2:11-14 Luke 2:1-14
LITURGY SCHEDULE for December 23rd & 24th
Mass GREETER LECTOR EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS USHERS SERVERS 5:30pm J Sorge P Puhek, J Nuxoll, Deacon Chalo A Sorge, J Gehlen
8:00am C Graham J Hauser R Wood, G Car lsen, C Baird J Rosa N Sund M Lunneborg, Deacon Chalo N Gresch
10:30am V Pozo & J Kienbaum D Hardy, D Hardy, J Rich, R Rich L Shollenberger A Sattler T Amaya P Kienbaum, G Kienbaum, S Sattler B Pearson J Sattler
LITURGY SCHEDULE for Christmas
4:00pm M Andr iolo & C Hoagburg J Zaluska, J Sine, O Manfred, S Manfred L Manfred, A Nicholls C Hoagburg D Andriolo, D Lansford, Deacon Chalo J Petersen
8:00pm D Kimber S Elliott T Boik, K Lee, R Lee, M Kimber M Boik, A Lewis J Cannon, S Cannon, A Kelly M Marabello
10:00am D & G J Roeber P Puhek, P Wehr , G Car lsen, R Wood J Rosa R Bailey, G Wehr
Carlsen M Lunneborg, B Covington, Deacon Chalo L Wehr
***IF YOU CAN NOT SERVE, PLEASE FIND A REPLACEMENT. THANK YOU***
December 17—Third Sunday of Advent All of the people in today’s readings—the prophet Isaiah, the Virgin Mary, St Paul, St John the Baptist—seemed to under-stand clearly and rejoice in that God was calling them to be and to do. Do I?
STEWARDSHIP IN ACTION.
This weekend's first reading uses the images of a wedding. Are you married to the idea of the Lord entering your life
and heart? "May the God of peace make you perfectly holy and may you entirely...be preserved blameless for the com-ing of our Lord Jesus Christ."
☺ Ministers, Lectors, Altar Servers & Greeters ☺ Please let Cindy know availability for the January/February schedule as soon as possible. Please email, call or drop a note in the office.
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Heavenly Father, the source of creation and love, You invite each of us to serve you through the life which is your gift. May your grace en-courage men and women to heights of holiness through service to the church as priests, sisters,
brothers and lay ministers. Amen
Christmas Mass Schedule: Dec 24—4pm “Family Mass” 8pm “Midnight Mass” Dec 25—10am Christmas Day (the 4th Sunday of Advent Masses will be at
the normal times—5:30pm, 8:00am and 10:30am)
St. Joseph’s Baptism Schedule—2017-2018 Classes: February 4 Baptism: February 11 March 18 April 1 (Easter) Classes are held on Sundays, after the 10:30am Mass. Please call the parish office to register or if you have any questions, 926-7133
FAITH FORMATION DECEMBER PARISH HAPPENINGS
Youth Ministry Supporting the Faith and Spirituality
of Teens 8th-12th Grades
Dear Vocal Teens and their Families, We will need every-one to meet at St. Joe's on Sunday at 9am to prep for our play and then perform it for an adoring audience. We will not meet again until Sun, Jan 7th. Pete Espil, a Catholic speaker who works with teens and young adults at Idaho State University, will be speaking on Sat, Dec. 16 at 7pm at St. Mary Catholic Church. Refresh-ments will be provided afterwards. I am planning to attend so please RSVP to 202-2454 if you would like a ride. Have an amazing week of Advent! God bless, Meta, Gene, and the Youth Ministry Team
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Religious Education for 4 year olds—7th Grade
Building a Community of Faith for Our Children
Weekly RE is meeting Sundays, 9:15-10:15 am at Otis Ele-mentary. You can register anytime! No classes Dec 24 & 31. Classes resume Jan 7, 21 & 28, Feb 4, 11 & 25. Contact Te-resa for more info: [email protected] or 926-7133.
Please join us in prayer and a brief reflection on the Gospel.
Hour of Faith is a great way to supplement Sunday Mass. Reflecting on the weekly Gospel can help you hear God's word more personally. Joining our prayers together is pow-erful. Please come for all or part, as time permits. Sundays at 9:20am following the RE Calendar.
Night Walk Ministry will be serving meals to House of Charity (HOC) residents inside the facility. At times the meals will consist of sandwiches and other times we will prepare hot food. We are in need of sandwich makers and people to bring in cookies on Tues., Dec 26 at 9am (after morning Mass) in the parish hall. We also welcome vol-unteers to assist in serving the food from 4:30 - 5:30pm. If interested please contact Deacon Chalo at 263-9553 or by email: [email protected].
The Charity and Justice Committee has a Donation Barrel set up in the lobby for Catholic Charities. Each month, the re-quested donation items will be updated to reflect the most pressing need. At the end of each month, the barrel will be emptied and delivered to Catholic Charities. Donations for December will go to CAPA. Requested items: diaper s (especially for older ages), baby wipes and toddler clothes up to age 5, especially for boys.
Looking for a great Stocking Stuffer? The Youth team are selling Pizza Gift Cards again for $10, available in the Par-ish office. $5 goes to Youth Ministry.
Poinsettias can be brought into the Parish office the week before Christmas in memory of a loved one. Please make sure they are not overly wet as this ends up killing them.
ADVENT CALENDAR PROJECT sponsored by Catholic Charities: Empty boxes are still available in the foyer. Take one home with the instruction card and fill the box dur-ing Advent with needed items for Catholic Char ity pro-grams like the House of Charity, CAPA, and Housing/
Shelters. Return to St. Joseph Parish Office by Friday, Dec. 22. (Sponsored by St. Joseph Charity and Justice Committee.) LOOK FOR THE EMPTY BOXES!
Tree of Sharing Again this year the Charity and Justice Committee is partnering with Otis Orchards Elementary for our Tree of Sharing. All ornaments were picked up so quickly! Bring your WRAPPED gift with the ornament attached,
INITIAL SIDE showing, back to the church office by THIS Sunday, Dec 17th.
In-home Nativity Display Jim & Jean Roeber invite their fellow par ishion-ers to visit their in-home Nativity display Sunday, Dec 17th between 1:30 & 5pm. The collection
includes over 175 Nativity sets, statues, graphics, and orna-ments from 56 different countries and cultures around the world. See the flyer on the table outside the parish office window for a map with directions to their home in Fairwood.
Christmas Trees available thru Dec 17th Fresh from Kiefer’s Korner, Id
You can purchase a ticket for a 6 to 14 foot Serbian Spruce Christmas tree for only $35 from the parish office. Call the parish office for details, 926-7133. All proceeds go to the Our Parish ..Our Future
Building Fund.
2018 Contribution envelopes and calendars are in the gathering area. If you don’t see a set with your name and would like envelopes please let the office know.
Everyone is Invited!! St. Joseph’s ADVENT PROGRAM is this Sunday, December 17 at 9:15 am in the Par ish Hall. Our high school youth will be performing a short play “about Madame Blueberrry who wants more than she needs - - - - and learns to thank God for what she has.” And our elementary RE students will be singing Christmas carols, dressed in nativity costumes.
SEEKING A CHILD THIS CHRISTMAS - We are looking for youth musicians who would like to participate in the pre-Mass caroling at the Christmas Eve 4pm Mass.
Do you play the piano? Trumpet? Violin? Like to sing? Please contact Roberta Hartley, 509-226-3163/509-714-2291
Love to sing? Join the choir for the 8:00pm Christmas Eve service. Practices are Thurs. 7:30 pm in the church.
EXPOSITION OF THE EUCHARIST (ADORATION) This wonderful devotion is available every week at St Jo-seph. Drop by Tuesday 12:30 pm-2:30 pm, Wednesday 6am - 8am, and 6:30pm - 10pm.
All are welcome! The Eucharist is displayed on the day chapel altar for all.
St. Gabriel’s Group (Mom’s Group) meets Wed, 9:30-11:30am with child care provided. Check out the parish website for a calendar and to see what the group represents. Any questions call or text Jaymie Miner, (509)999-6631 or [email protected].
IN THE COMMUNITY ON GOING PARISH HAPPENINGS
Rosary: Par ishioner Gary Wycoff will be lead-ing a Rosary every Saturday at 10am outside the West end of the building or in the Eucharist Chapel in bad weather. Special prayers will be said for all of the violence in the world. Everyone is welcome!
Catholic Singles Mingle All ages of single adults are welcome to check out Catholic Singles Mingle! Every week we have events, such as game nights, art-walks, eating out, outdoor events, seminars, hikes, dancing, etc.! No dues. Call Cathy at (509) 226-1380, or see our website at www.meetup.com/Catholic-Singles-Mingle.
Monday Night Faith Study They have completed the DVD series “Catholicism” and will be starting the series “Pivotal Players” also with Bishop Robert Barron starting Monday, Jan 8 at 6:30pm. For questions call Sue Moss at 509-710-1575 or [email protected].
BEFORE EACH SUNDAY – ENRICH YOUR EXPERI-ENCE OF THE MASS! The group will be starting again January 3rd. Come together with others to read, study, and pray with the Sunday Scriptures. Parishioner Rick McLean leads this spiritual practice Wednesday, 6:30 – 7:30pm here at St. Joseph’s in the Cry Room off the foyer. Call the parish office for more information.
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GO DEEPER WITH CATHOLIC SCRIPTURE STUDY: “JESUS REVEALED”
This study is versatile—you can join the group at the church on Thursdays, 6:30pm, or you can do it at home by yourself, with your family or a group of friends because there is video streaming available. There will not be sessions on Dec 21st and 28th. Questions contact Kathy 509-990-3466 or [email protected]
Annual Catholic Appeal. Yah!! We reached our goal! We are currently at $95,494 which is 112% of our goal from 53% of our parish. Thank you!
MINISTRY MINIONS Want to help out at the church, but are unsure of your schedule? Can't commit to a meeting schedule? Join Ministry Minions. We'll take your name and
number and call you if we have an event that could use your help. Contact the Parish office if you are interested.
Stay Active & Independent for Life A free fitness training and falls-prevention program to im-prove quality of life for seniors 50+ is being offered in Otis Orchards Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-10am at 4308 N Har-vard Road. This fun class is being taught by Merlene Olmsted, an experienced certified American Senior Fitness Instructor, and will include a combination of different exer-cises. For information call Merlene at 509-215-0450.
Our parishioners Dean & Rosalie Lueck are in need of a caregiver/housekeeper for a minimum of 30 hours per week. This could possibly be a live in couple as caregiver apartment is available. Please call Dean at 924-8993 for more information.
Thank you to the wonderful parishioners who donated their time, treasure, and talents to the Family Promise Ministry over Thanksgiving week! The three families hosted at St. Mary's Adult Center are truly grateful. One family will soon be moving into their own home! Next hosting begins Febru-ary 25, 2018. (Future hosting dates: June 3, Sept 9, Dec 16, 2018). Kelly Pefley, 509-921-9181, volunteer coordinator
New Creation Resource for Advent This Christmas, we have an opportunity to take small steps away form consumerism and towards a more authentic, joy-ful celebration. Caring for creation can add to our joy. Glob-al Catholic Climate Movement has produced a resource to enrich your Advent by reflecting on and celebrating the good gift of creation: * A list of the top 5 ways to “green” your Christmas * A creation-themed Advent calendar (both a print version and an interactive digital version) * 4 coloring pages for kids, featuring an Advent wreath, Pope Francis, and the Earth; & * A Christmas novena with 9 days of prayers to celebrate the Creator and creation. Find this resource at bit.ly/advent-creation
Advent Gospel Reflections from Bishop Barron You are invited to join over 300,000 people this Advent sea-son in a daily journey through the Gospels at adventreflec-tions.com. When you sign up for Advent Gospel Reflec-tions, you’ll receive a short reflection each morning on that day’s Gospel. It’s a simple, quick, yet powerful way to enter into the mystery of this season—to pause, reflect, and turn our eyes and hearts upward, praying, “Come, Lord Jesus”.
"BEYOND WORDS" The benefit concert for the Spokane Valley Part-ners Food Bank will be Feb 9, 2018! Want to be part of this fun filled event? Singers and band members are welcome to sign up so that they can
receive emails about the upcoming rehearsals which will begin Jan 4. 7:15 - 9:30 pm on Tuesday and Thursday nights weekly in January and February. Please contact Sally Stuber [email protected] to be placed on the roster.
On Public Television KSPS: “The Sultan and the Saint” The story of Francis of Assisi and the Sultan of Egypt during the Crusades. Premieres Tuesday Dec 26, 7pm
“If we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.” Rom 8:25
Around the Diocese
Immaculate Heart Retreat Center 6910 S Ben Burr Rd, Spokane, (509) 448-1224
For more information or to register in advance: www.ihrc.net Days of Prayer: 9am-3pm, begins with the Rosary, and includes the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Mass, two confer-ences, lunch and concludes with Adoration. $38/ $48 with a room. Please register in advance. Cocoa & Contemplation Dec 20 Saint to Santa: How St Nicholas became Santa Claus Deacon Tom Heavey. $10/person, Children 6 and under free
Advent Individual Silent Retreats, 1-day, 3-day or more Dec 1st—20th, Spiritual direction available. Time & silence to remember the most important things in life, the things that make Christmas the great family gift that it is. $107/day
Weekend Retreats 24 hour Cancer Retreat “To See Another Sunrise: How to Survive and Thrive When Cancer Hits”. Jan 12-13, 2018 Jim Morrison, Stage 4 Cancer Survivor. $107/person
“Dusting off the Catechism: Everything you wanted to know but didn’t want to ask”. Jan19—21, 2018 Fr Michael Maher, SJ. $196/person, $302/couple, $110 commuter.
Weekly Serenity of the Heart AA Meeting, Every Friday at 12 noon. The group is always open for more member s. Call Barb at (509) 688-5640, if you would like to come, or simply come to the meeting. All are welcome!
Private Directed Retreats are always available: Ignatian, or Scriptural Spiritual Direction retreats; 3, 5, 8, or 30-Day. We can tailor a retreat to your spiritual, and emotional needs. For more information or to register in advance. Please call: (509) 448-1224 or visit www.ihrc.net . Cost per day is dependent on the length of the retreat with meals.
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Prepares Lambs Closet at St. Mary Church, is a collabo-ration of the Spokane Valley parishes of St. Mary, St. Jo-seph, and St. John Vianney as part of the Catholic Charities Prepares program. They are looking for volunteers to work in the Lambs Closet on Tuesday mornings from 9:45 to 11:45am. For more information please call St Joseph pa-rishioner Dianne Murray at 315-4688.
http://dioceseofspokane.org/ Catholic Diocese of Spokane is now on Facebook ! Go to www.facebook.com/pages/Catholic-Diocese-of-Spokane/116335971744555 and “like” them to follow the happenings around the Diocese.
FAVORITE BUSINESS? Do you have a favorite hair dresser or barber? What about a dentist or doctor? Your parish family wants to know about these great busi-nesses too. Please let your favorite business owners know that advertising on the church bulletin is affordable, reliable and helps to provide the bulletin at no charge to the church! Whether it be your favorite local business or your own business, our church bulletin is a great place to advertise! For more info, call Catholic Printery: 1-800-867-0660 With your help, we can keep our bulletin free of charge.
“Who is My Neighbor? The Face of Poverty in Spokane County” A four part series – plus an Urban Plunge – at St. Aloysius Parish, 330 E. Boone Ave. in Spokane. Continues Wednesdays: Feb. 7, and Mar. 7 from 7:00 -8:45 pm. RSVP for each session: R ita at [email protected] or 313-7003.
“We are called to draw near to the poor, to encounter them, to meet their gaze, to embrace them and to let them feel the warmth of love that breaks through their solitude.” Pope Francis
Great news for the Greater Spokane area! Sacred Heart Ra-dio is now available on FM 106.1. Our new station will carry the same feed as AM 970, which will continue to operate as usual. The FM station provides greater fidelity and clarity 24 hours a day. Thank you to all the generous donors in the Sa-cred Heart Radio family who have made this possible. Be sure to download our FREE app from your app store so you can take Sacred Heart Radio with you!
Retrouvaille of the Inland Northwest 4 Stages of Marriage—(1) Romance, (2) Disillusionment, (3) Misery, and (4) Awakening. Many marriages experience the first 3 stages. Marriages that end in divorce never make it to the 4th Stage of Awakening. Don’t give up without learning about the 4th Stage of Awakening. If your mar -riage suffers from disillusionment or misery please contact Retrouvaille. Retrouvaille is for any couple who would like to rediscover their marriage and improve communication. Visit www.Retrouvaille.org for emotional testimonials. For confidential information or to register for the February 2-4, 2018 Spokane weekend call (509) 520-4118 or (800) 470-2230 or visit the web site.
The Catholic Charities Collection raises essential funds that allow us to answer Christ’s call to help the poor & vulnera-ble. Together with you, we Respond to Crisis, Stabilize Lives, and Advocate in Hope by serving over 70,000 indi-viduals in Eastern Washington each year. Make a secure donation online at www.CatholicCharitiesSpokane.org or mail to PO Box 2253, Spokane, WA 99210. Your gift saves lives. Have a blessed Advent season!
You are invited to join St Mary’s Parish (304 S Adams Rd, Spokane) for a special treat… Sun, Dec 17 at 7 PM, Jaime Thietten will be offer ing a " wonder ful way to enter into Advent" with a concert in the church. Contact St. Mary Parish 928-3210if you have any questions.
Free Saintly Secrets Webinar— “The Nativity” Dec. 19, 11am—12 noon Pacific Time Presented by Woodeene Koenig-Bricker. Where was Jesus really born? Was that first night after his birth incredibly busy with shepherds, angels and Wise Men? And speaking of Wise Men, were there really three? We will look into the facts—and fiction—surrounding the Nativity and the Birth of the Savior. Join us for an inspirational Christmas webcast. Visit osv.com/foryourbulletin to receive a replay link after the event and for more webcasts and announcements.
“I am the voice of one crying out in the desert, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord’” John 1:23
3rd Sunday of Advent
