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St. Joseph Parish
March 29, 2020
And Jesus wept.
Raising of Lazarus - Duccio, di Buoninsegna
Parish Staff Rev. Philip J. Bené, J.C.D., Pastor
[email protected] Rev. Michael L. Donald, Senior Associate Pastor
[email protected] Deacon Del S. Leonardo, Senior Deacon Debbie Wilmarth, CRE, PSR Principal
Nori Fahrig, Parish Organist
[email protected] Karen Bencke, Parish & PSR Secretary
St. Joseph Parish Council Frank Hackmann, Education Commission Sharon Skrivan, Social Concerns Commission Larry Stewart, Anne Shapleigh, Barbara Summers, Fred Yap
St Vincent de Paul Emergency Assistance
For assistance with food, utilities etc., please call 314-289-6101, box 2208. Our St. Vincent de Paul Society will respond promptly.
Mass Schedule Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, &11:00 am Mon - Fri: 7:15 am, 12:00 noon Saturday: 8:00 am & 5:00 pm (Sun. Vigil) Holidays & Holy Days of Obligation: See Bulletin
Eucharistic Adoration Monday - Thursday: 7:45 am until 12:00 noon
Rosary Weekdays: 11:40 am
Thursday after the 7:15 am Mass
Perpetual Help Devotions Tuesdays after 7:15 am and 12:00 pm Masses
Sacrament of Reconciliation Weekdays: 11:15-11:50 am
Saturday: 4:00-4:45 pm
Baptism The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on Sundays at 12:00 noon. The Parent Preparation Session, for parents preparing for the Baptism of their first child, is held on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the room next to the Parish Hall. Please call the Parish Office for more info.
Marriage Preparation Couples are asked to contact the Parish Office 6 to 12 months before setting the date.
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Welcome to Saint Joseph Parish 106 North Meramec Avenue [email protected] Clayton, Missouri 63105-3788 Parish Office: 314-726-1221
www.stjosephclayton.org School Office: 314-727-9059
Rectory Hours: 8:30-4:00 pm, Mon-Fri
Fifth Sunday of Lent Mar. 29, 2020
Dear friends in Christ,
I hope that you and your loved ones are doing well and keeping safe at the present time. As you are aware, in an effort to break the chain of viral transmission of SARS-CoV-2 which causes the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Archbishop took the decision to suspend the celebration of public Masses and to dispense the faithful from the obligation to participate in Sunday Mass. Saint Joseph Church remains open daily (Mon.-Fri., 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sat., 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun., 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) for private pray-er and adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament and Confessions are heard at the regularly scheduled times. Private Mass is being livestreamed from the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis at http://cathedralstl.org/live/ (Sunday at 10 a.m. and Monday-Saturday at 8 a.m.).
Last week I wrote about the importance of spiritual communion given that we are not able to come to-gether as a community of faith at Mass. Jesus tells us that our prayers are efficacious, that is to say, they truly work. He hears every one of our prayers and answers them according to His will (cf., e.g., John 14:13-14). By our private prayer we are united with one another in the Body of Christ which is the Church. For this reason we know that we are not alone but are with each other in spirit. I cannot stress enough the importance of private prayer for all who are suffering at the present time and for an end to the pan-demic. The following is a prayer of spiritual communion which our Holy Father Pope Francis has recom-mended at the present time:
“My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.”
One may wonder if the temporary suspension of public Masses has ever occurred in the history of the Church. In fact, it has and even here in this Archdiocese. In 1918, Archbishop John Glennon took the same kind of decision because of the Spanish flu pandemic. A result was that his efforts and those of the whole area were effective in greatly reducing the number of persons affected by the disease. You can read about his decision in the following article: “The 1918 Influenza in Missouri: Centennial Remembrance of the Cri-sis” by David S. McKinsey, M.D., Joel P. McKinsey, M.D., and Maithe Enriquez, Ph.D. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6140242/).
Please be assured of my prayers and those of Father Mike Donald for you and your loved ones.
In Christ,
Father Bené
“Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.” ~St. Francis de Sales
“The ordinary arts we practice every day at home are of more importance to the soul than their simplicity might suggest.” ~St. Thomas More
“A word or a smile is often enough to put fresh life in a despondent soul.” ~St. Therese of Lisieux
“It is a requisite for the relaxation of the mind that we make use, from time to time, of playful deeds and jokes.” ~St. Thomas Aquinas
“God had one son on earth without sin, but never one without suffer-ing.” ~St Augustine of Hippo
Bulletin Deadline The Deadline to
submit an article for the bulletin is
Monday at 10am.
We Pray For Our
Loved Ones
May God provide health and comfort to:
Roger Drone
Joan Harrison
Eugene Shalhoob
Sr. Eleanor
Adam Selm
Michael Phelps
Tracy Petit
Maria Guehlstorf
Ken & Mary Perotta
LaJuana Hinch
Alan & Laurel Burke
Lori Benson
Anne Shinn
Fran Staub
William Leightner
Roland Hall
Sherry Rosenberger
Toni Walhig
Jim Holmes
Heidi Leman
David Hinch
Readings for the Week
Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62]; Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:1-11
Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30
Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42
Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9: Jn 8:51-59
Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42
Saturday: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 f
Sunday: Mt 21:1-11 (procession); Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Mt 26:14 - 27:66 [27:11-54]
Sunday Offerings - Mar. 21-22 Sunday Envelopes $695.00
Loose $5.00
Online Giving $631.50
Weekday noon Masses $0.00
Total for week $1,331.50
YTD Budget $398,410.56
YTD Actual $333,081.58
YTD Operating Surplus/(Deficit) ($65,328.98)
Eucharistic Adoration
At this time, Adoration will be continuing at the normal times. Even though we can’t partici-pate in Mass, if you are out, take a few minutes to stop by and spend
some time with Jesus.
Join us in Eucharistic Adoration on Mon. - Thur. following the morning Mass until the 12 pm, noon, Mass.
Questions? Call Bebe Kennedy at 314-721-5920.
Reduced Parish Office Hours
Mon. - Wed. - 8:30am - 3:00pm
Thur. - Fri. - Office Closed
Emailing will most likely result in the quickest re-sponse time. Or you are welcome to call and leave a message.
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Please Keep
Giving This is a difficult time for many, but if you are able, please send in your offer-tory as the parish still has bills to pay.
You may give online at www.osvonlinegiving.com/1593, mail it in, or drop it off (there is a mail slot next to the front door).
Thank you for your continued support!
I trust in the LORD; my soul trusts in his word.
More than sentinels wait for the dawn,
let Israel wait for the LORD.
Resources Here are a few resources to help you out while you are stuck at home in the coming weeks.
Mass Readings us.magnificat.net/free wau.org/meditations www.usccb.org/bible/readings
Mass Online cathedralstl.org/live/ www.wordonfire.org/daily-mass/ www.ewtn.com/catholicism/daily-readings
Info from the Archdiocese www.archstl.org/coronavirus
St. Joseph Parish stjosephclayton.org www.facebook.com/saintjosephclayton www.osvonlinegiving.com/1593
Ways to Help With many people having their jobs and hours cut, there will be more people in need. If you are look-ing for some way to help, here are a few options.
St. Vincent de Paul Our own Food Pantry is looking bare. If you can make it to the store or order online, consider picking up a few extras to share with those in need. Just drop it off at either of the entrances to the church.
St. Patrick Center The St. Patrick Center continues to help those who are homeless or at risk. You can donate online or find a list of grocery items they need on their website: stpatrickcenter.org/donate
Nurses for Newborns Traditionally in April, St. Joseph's SVDP conference collects items to do-nate at Nurses for Newborns. NFN supports new Mothers and the chal-lenges of a brand new life to care for. Please assist us by bringing new-born diapers, baby wipes and formula.
Prayer from Pope Francis to Our Lady, Health of the Sick O Mary, you always shine on our path as a sign of salvation and of hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who at the cross took part in Jesus' pain, keeping your faith firm. You, Salvation of the roman People, know what we need, and we are sure you will provide so that as in Cana of Galilee, we may return to joy and to feasting after this time of trial. Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform to the will of the Father and to do as we are told by Jesus, who has taken upon himself our sufferings and carried our sorrows to lead us, through the cross, to the joy of the resurrection. Amen Under your protection, we seek refuge, Holy Mother of God. Do not disdain the entreaties of us who are in trial, but deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.
Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD; LORD, hear my voice!
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