St. Joseph Catholic Church
Mass Times Monday - Saturday: 8:15am Saturday Anticipated Mass: 4:00pm Sunday Masses: 8:00am, 9:30am, 12:00noon, 6:00pm
Confession Times First Saturday of the Month: 9am Saturday Confessions: 2:45pm to 3:45pm www.stjosephchurch.net
Communion Service October 5 - October 9 All priests throughout the Diocese of Shreveport will be on retreat Monday, October 5th through Friday, October 9th. Deacon Bill Roche and Deacon Bruce Pistorius will hold Communion Services at the regularly schedule 8:15am time. Fr. Derrick will be with us on Wednesday, October 7th for Mass at 8:15am and the 9:45am school Mass.
St. Joseph UNITED Planning Process Church Office 211 Atlantic Ave | Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 865-3581 8:30am - 4:30pm | Mon. - Fri. St. Joseph Church is located at 204 Patton Ave.
Clergy Fr. Mark Franklin, KHS, Pastor Fr. Michael Thang’wa, FMH, Parochial Vicar Deacon Bill Roche, Director of Faith Formation Deacon Bruce Pistorius, Permanent Deacon
Church Staff Mary Arcement Middle School Youth Coordinator Roxanne Chumley High School & Young Adults Coordinator Luisa LeMoine Parish Business Administrator
Wednesday, October 7 --- MSYG Monthly Meet Please contact Mary (marcement@stjoshephchurch.net) or Sommer (spicou@stjosephchurch.net) for information about October’s MSYG Monthly Meeting Upcoming Events to inquire about: Neighborhood Block Party Feeding the Homeless Neighborhood Caroling
Multicultural Rosary You are personally invited to attend the Multicultural Rosary hosted by St. Joseph Catholic Church. On Sunday, October 11, 2015, St. Joseph Catholic Church will host a Diocese wide Multicultural Rosary at 2:00 pm. One decade of the Rosary will be prayed in each of the following language: Italian, Spanish, Filipino, Latin and Malayalam (all responses in English). Catholic Charities of North Louisiana will sell knotted rosaries, St. Therese bracelets & keychains before and after the Rosary. All proceeds from the sale of those items will benefit Catholic Charities of North Louisiana.
Jennie Murphy Asst. DRE & Media/Publications Ka’Lani O’Shea Receptionist & Adoration Chapel Sommer Anderson-Picou Middle School Youth Coordinator Susan Prest Event & Nursery Coordinator Cheryl Raney MDO & TADS Coordinator Kathy Schimschock Pastoral Secretary Jane Snyder Outreach Ministries Dotye Sue Stanford Family Life Ministries Romeo Vargas Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds Aaron Wilson Director of Music & Liturgy
We hope that you can join us!
Upcoming Events - (FLC) - Family Life Center Monday, October 5 815am Communion Service 9:00am Exercise Group (FLC) 6:30pm St. Vincent de Paul (Room A) 6:30pm VITA ProLife Ministry (Room B) 7:00pm Guys Group (Activity Center) Tuesday, October 6 8:15am Communion Service 9:00am Exercise Group (FLC) 3:05pm Children’s Choir Practice (FLC) 6:45pm RCIA (FLC) Wednesday, October 7 8:15am Mass 9:00am Exercise Group (FLC) 9:45am School Mass 6:30pm Middle School Youth Group (Activity Center) 6:30pm Baptism Seminar (Side Room) 6:30pm St. Joseph Adult Singles (Room B) 7:00pm M.A.L.E. Spirituality (Room A)
Wednesday, October 7 cont. 7:00pm Young Adults (Upper Room) Thursday, October 8 8:15am Communion Service 6:00am Men's Bible Study (FLC) 9:00am Exercise Group (FLC) 5:45pm JustFaith (Upper Rm) 6:30pm Grief Support (Rm B) 6:30pm Extraordinary Ministry of Holy Communion Re-Training (Church) Friday, October 9 8:15am Communion Service 9:00am Exercise Group (FLC) 7:00pm Marriage in Christ (FLC) Sunday, October 11 9:30am Mass - Children’s Liturgy 10:45am PSR/Confirmation 7:00pm High School Youth (Activity Center) 7:15pm Women’s Bible Study (Room A)
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Cub Scouts Popcorn Sale!
October 6, 2015
Knights of Columbus News Oct 4 HolyTrinity Picnic. See Tom Simms. 8:00am Oct 8 Knight Night at the Hall 6:00pm Oct 10 Tootsie Roll Drive at Super One. Oct 11 Marian Council: 3rd Degree Explefication located on Buncombe Rd.
Bulletin Advertising Ray Kelly from Trinity Publications, our bulletin publisher, is currently reserving ads in our Bulletin space for our parishioners and school families. Bulletin sponsorship not only provides a great advertising benefit for your business, it also helps to provide important support for your Parish. It is thanks to the support of the businesses and donors that we are able to have a bulletin each week. There are only a few spaces still available for new advertisers and ''In Loving Memory'' memorials. Please call the Parish Office at 865-3581 to reserve your ad.
Stewardship Report for 9/19-9/20
Stewardship Report for 9/26-9/27
Luisa LeMoine llemoine@stjosephchurch.net Business Administrator We thank our parishioners and visitors for their generosity!
Luisa LeMoine llemoine@stjosephchurch.net Business Administrator We thank our parishioners and visitors for their generosity!
Loan Balance: $690,211.05
Loan Balance: $690,211.05 Parish Support Total
Parish Support Total Envelopes
$20,068
Envelopes
$13,859
Electronic
$1,283
Electronic
$938
Loose Cash
$1,745
Parish Support Required
$25,962 Difference
-$2,866
Envelopes Electronic
Loose Cash
$1,784 $25,962
Parish Support Required Difference
-$9,381
$3,003
Envelopes
$2,321
$652
Electronic
$247
Building Fund Total
Building Fund Total
Loose Cash Building Fund Required
$0 $3,654
Difference Total Registered Families
Loose Cash Building Fund Required
$1.00 1,653
$0 $3,654
Difference Total Registered Families
-$1,086.00 1,653
Donated by Envelopes
familes
391
Donated by Envelopes
familes
326
Donated Electronically
familes
20
Donated Electronically
familes
19
Non-participants
familes
1,242
Non-participants
familes
1,308
Families Participating Families Not Participating
24.80%
75.14%
Families Participating Families Not Participat-
20.82%
79.13%
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New Children’s Choir! St. Joseph Parish is pleased to announce a newly formed Children's Choir for 2nd—6th grade. that will practice Tuesday's from 3:05-4:30pm in the FLC side room. Rehearsals begin after Labor Day on September 15. Parents are encouraged to join their kids for the first session. There is a one time $15 fee for snacks during the semester. Please contact Aaron D. Wilson, Director of Music, at 865-3581 or awilson@stjosephchurch.net
Mass Intentions Mon., Oct 5 - 8:15am Communion Service Tues., Oct 6 - 8:15am Communion Service Wed., Oct 7 - 8:15am Mass 9:45am School Mass Thurs., Oct 8 - 8:15am Communion Service
Speaker Series for Couples
Fri., Oct 9 - 8:15am Communion Service
So Goes the World: Focusing on Family to Change Society First Tuesdays: October 6, November 3 & December 1 6:30 – 8:00pm, in St. John Berchmans Parish Hall All Catholic Couples in the diocese are invited to attend. Topics: October: prayer & marriage November: communicating well regarding finances, with Katie & Andrew Sciba December: parenting - being receptive to children and giving them the gift of time
Sat, Oct 10 8:15 AM 4:00 PM
Dennis Cronin (SI) + Beverly Bohrer + Chiu Shee Shing + Dr. Norman A. Zaffater, Sr. + Elaine Holoubeck + Maria Hong Wan Chiu + Mercedes Colon + Mr. Arturo Silva + Sam and Mary Farace + Tony Hall + Virginia Franklin
St. Joseph Prayer List James Garcia Marguerite Swannon Margaret Alberts Marie Feldt Annette Guevara Sue Nolan Albert Moss John Claude Nelson Whit Wilkinson Enora Manuel Catherine Weil Michael Sullivan Charlotte Newton Gerald W. Jones Davlyn Spence John Restovich Myung Lee Maddox Sasser James Cameron Dimce Marsalla Haley Boquet Virginia Hawthorne Helen Bliss Mary Shiplov Katie Procell Bobby Horne Adam Martin Msgr. Clayton Josephine Salvador Elizabeth Cook Genevieve LeBlanc Evelyn Gremillion Ricky Lacour Tina Feldt Totti Do Mary Van Tassel Margaret Little Fluvia Horellana Suzanne Wolff Ruth Dufrene Barbara Medcalf Ed Sanders Robert Saucier Katie Willenborg Theresa Bustamento Gaston Bilbo E.A.B. Patsy Leone Ellis Largent Virginia Perego Carl King Paul Satterthwaite Nicky Burns Adene Didier Sandy Davis Coco Fazzina Danielle Byrd David Jones Louis Provenza Chuck Overton Penny Melvin E.C. Varghese Sarah Jane Putch Nathan Hartzell
George Hudsmith III Tony Falls Kathryn Malloy Timothy Leone Doug Thomas Erika Todtenbier JoAnn Rossi Matthew Simmons Dolly Caraway Louise Campbell Frank Mazurkiewicz Eddie Copete Robin Hiller Francisca Smith Pete Hamner Genevieve Cousins Bill Meek Larry Collins Cherrie Iles Mattie Snell Buck Atkins Wendy McDearmont Kirk Flowers Mary Shiplov Makan Morris* Col Bret Frymire* Matthew Nettleton* Shaun McAfee* Eugene Cazedessus IV*
* Denotes Military Serving Overseas
Sun, Oct 11 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 12:00 PM 6:00 PM
+Mr. and Mrs. William J. Linzy + Rita Scott + C. P. Brocato Parishioners of St. Joseph Church (SI) The Sanctuary Light burns in Loving Memory of John Ferrara for the week of Oct 5-11, 2015.
Readings for the week of October 4, 2015 Monday Tuesday
Wednesday Thursday Friday
Saturday Sunday
Jon 1:1-:2, 11; Jon 2; Lk 10:25-37 Saint Bruno Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher Jon 3:1-10; Ps 130; Lk 10:38-42 Our Lady of the Rosary Jon 4:1-11; Ps 86; Lk 11:1-4 Mal 3:13-20b; Ps 1; Lk 11:5-13 Saint Denis & Companiions Saint John Leonardi Jl 1:13-15, 2:1-2; Ps 9; Lk 11:15-26 Jl 4:12-21; Ps 97; Lk 11:27-28 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 7:7-11; Ps 90; Heb 4:12-13; Mk 10:17-30
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EMHC Training Session The model for all ministry is Christ the Lord who came to serve, not to be served. If you are being called to a ministry to serve your parish family and are interested in becoming an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC) or a Minister of Care, please join us for a training session for NEW Ministers on Tuesday, October 6 at 6:30pm in the Church if you would like to serve in this ministry. If you are a current EMHC please join us for the refresher course on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 6:30 pm in the church as some of the procedures are changing. Church guidelines to becoming an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC), • You must be a registered member of St. Joseph parish. • In good standing with the Church. • If married, your marriage is recognized by the Catholic Church and there are no impediments (outstanding annulments) • Participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation at least once a year. • Be a fully initiated member of the church (baptized and confirmed) • At least 16 years of age. • Have the appropriate formation for this ministry.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Children’s Liturgy of the Word’s success depends on adults who are willing to give of their time and talent to serve the needs of our parish children. There are several ways adults can become involved in the Children’s Liturgy of the Word. Adult Leaders are needed to proclaim the Sunday readings to the children and lead them in prayer and reflection. Adult leaders are provided with all of the materials necessary to assist them in the preparation of the reflection and prayer. Adult Leaders are scheduled to serve once every four to six weeks. Adult Helpers are needed to assist with the supervision of the children who participate in Children’s Liturgy of the Word. Adult helpers serve to help maintain a prayerful attitude among the children during the celebration of the Liturgy. Adult Helpers are scheduled to serve once every four to six weeks. Adult Leaders & Adult Helpers must have taken or take the Protecting God’s Children Ministry to serve. For more information please contact Jennie Murphy at 841-8215
October 6, 2015
Run with the Nuns! It's going to be a spectacular event! This is our gift to the community, and a great way to raise awareness for our CHRISTUS and CMN brands! Friday, October 16, 2015 - Family Fun Fest at A.C.Steere Park (Youree Drive, Shreveport) Begins at 5pm • Admission and events are free to the public • Food will be for sale: popcorn, hot dogs, drinks and food trucks • Movie on the big outdoor screen: Big Hero 6 • Kids activities: fitness fun, karaoke, face painting, bingo and other games Saturday, October 17, 2015 - RWTN Motorcycle Rally, Runs and Bike Tour • 7:30 AM - Registration Opens • 8:00 AM - 5k, 10k, Bicycle Tours • 8:00 AM - IHOP Breakfast begins; Vendors open • 9:00 AM - Motorcycle Blessing by Bishop Duca & Humanitarian Award Presentation • 9:30 AM - Motorcycles Ride begins; bands Earshot Graffiti and Pocket Change are on stage • 11:30 AM - Shaver’s Lunch • 12:30 PM - Live Auction & Online Silent Auction For more details visit www.runwiththenuns.com
Family Life Ministries Dotye Stanford ~ dstanford@stjosephchurch.net Baptism Seminar Our next Seminar will be Wednesday, October 7, 2015, 6:306:30-8:30pm in the Family Life Center Side Room. Room Both parents and Godparents are expected to attend, whether the baptism is in another church or by another priest. It is best to come to a Seminar at least 3 months before the birth of your child. Please look on the St. Joseph website: www.stjosephchurch.net for the Baptism forms for parents and godparents. Be sure to read the policies for Baptism. After filling out the forms,please call Dotye Sue to register and for a short interview before the seminar. 841-8208. Grief Support Ministry The Grief Support Group will meet Thursday, October 8, 6:30-8 PM in the Family Life Center Room B. For more information, please call Dotye Sue: 841-8208 or email her.
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Religious Education St. Joseph Catholic School 1210 Anniston Avenue Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 865-3585 www.sjsfalcons.org Stephanie Johnson Interim Principal
Michelle Machen Instructional Coordinator
SJS Red River Revel Booth to sell Pizzalettas again! If you are at the Red River Revel this week, be sure to support St. Joseph School by grabbing a slice of a pizzaletta at our SJS booth! We look forward to seeing you there! Parent-Teacher conference day is Friday, October 16th: students do not come to school on this day. No school on Monday, October 19th - Fall Break! Enjoy some time off! Parents are welcome to join us for a Living Rosary on Friday, October 23rd, at 2 pm in the SJAC. We pray a Living Rosary each year, in honor of the Month of the Holy Rosary in October. Friday, October 30th is our annual Boo Bash! This is our annual Halloween Carnival for all ages, and a big fundraiser for this year's 8th grade class trip, so come out and enjoy some fall weather and fun, and help our 8th graders lower their out-of-pocket costs for their trip to South Louisiana! The Loyola College Prep Style Show will be on Wednesday, Nov. 11th at the Shreveport Convention Center. Center Patriotism is soaring high at Loyola College Prep as the Class of 2016 prepares for the 63rd Annual Style Show on November 11. 11 This year’s theme is Snoopy Salutes Our Seniors. Seniors Come watch as our SJS alumni, alumni Maria Aleman, Will Franklin, Jennifer Hardey, John Henry Hobgood, Zachary Horton, Thomas Huckabay, Corley John, Harris LeBlanc, Joshua Mathias, Isabel McCurdy, Sadie McGill, Danny Medvec, Georgia Morgan, Griffin Neal, Anna Paulsen, Jack Ponthie, Isabel Sarcar, Craig Smith, Anna St. Amant, Brandon Worley take the runway and become stars on the stage. stage Tickets to the Style Show are $35 before November 9th and $45 at the door. door
Jennie Murphy - jmurphy@stjosephchurch.net
Parish School of Religion: Upcoming PSR Schedule: Sunday, Oct. 4 - Class Sunday, Oct. 11 - Class Sunday, Oct. 18 - Class For more information, for ways to volunteer for our PSR program, or for any questions, please contact Jennie Murphy, Asst. Director of Religious Education, at 8418215 or by emailing her at jmurphy@stjosepchurch.net
Confirmation Mass & Retreat Information The Confirmation Mass has been set by Bishop Michael Duca as Sunday, April 17th at 3:00pm with a reception in the Family Life Center to follow. The 3 day / 2 night overnight Confirmation retreat has been set for February 12th through 14th. The retreat will be hosted at The Pines Catholic Camp in Big Sandy Texas, located about 1 1/2 hours away from Shreveport. Roxanne Chumley, Jennie Murphy, and the Confirmation retreat team will lead events/talks throughout the retreat. The Confirmation fee is set for $125.00 which will provide for the cost of the Confirmation Retreat. Families are welcome to pay in installments for the Confirmation fee. If you have any questions, please contact Jennie Murphy at 841-8215 or send an email to jmurphy@stjosephchurch.net Each Confirmation student is required to complete 20 service hours throughout the Confirmation year or complete a service project during the year. For more information please contact Mrs. Jennie Murphy.
Pro-Life Speaker: Abby Johnson Join Ark-La-Tex Crisis Pregnancy Center for their annual Fundraising Banquet to be held on Tuesday, October 27th at the Shreveport Convention Center at 7:00pm. You don’t want to miss a life-changing testimony by their keynote speaker, Abby Johnson, a former Planned Parenthood clinic director who had a change of heart after witnessing an ultrasound-guided abortion. She has devoted her life to rescuing abortion clinic workers from the abortion industry. Abby will reveal ways we can get involved with ending the sale of fetal body parts and the use of taxpayer money to fund abortions. Register online by calling or 318-861-4600. or go to www.givethemoptions.com