October 13, 2019

St. Joseph Catholic Church

Iglesia Católica de San José 230 N. 3rd Street

Grand Junction, CO 81501

“Building the foundation of the faith together”

“Construyendo juntos los cimientos de la fe”

PARISH INFORMATION

INFORMACIÓN

PARROQUIAL

Phone: (970) 243-0209

Fax: (970) 243-7493

Office Hours/Horas de Oficina

Monday- Friday/Lunes - Viernes

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Masses/Misas

Monday- Friday/Lunes - Viernes

7:00 a.m. daily Mass/Misa diaria

Misa en Español

Miércoles

6:00 p.m. en la iglesia

Anticipated Sunday Mass

Misa Dominical anticipada

Saturday/Sábado 4:30 p.m.

Sunday Mass/Misa

Sunday/Domingo

7:30 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. (English)

11:30 a.m. (Español)

Adoration/Adoración

Tues., Weds., & Thurs.

Martes, Miércoles y Jueves

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Closing with Rosary followed by

Benediction, 5:15 p.m.

Terminando con Rosario

seguido por la Bendición, 5:15 p.m.

Confession/Confesión

Tuesday & Thursday

Martes y Jueves

7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

Tues., Weds. & Thurs.

Martes, Miércoles y Jueves

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday/Sábado

3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Grupo do Oración en Español

Sábados, 6:00 p.m. en el salón par-

roquial.

Medjugorje Prayer Group

Tues. 7:00 p.m. St. Francis Chapel

English Prayer Group

Weds. 7:00 p.m. Parish Hall

13 de octubre de 2019 28th domingo del tiempo ordinario

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

October is Respect Life Month

Christ Our Hope: In Every Season of Life

From the time we are knit together in our mothers’ wombs until we take our final

breaths, each moment of our lives is a gift from God. While every season of life brings

its own challenges and trials, each season also gives us new opportunities to grow in

our relationship with God.

Today the gift of life is threatened in countless ways. Those who are most vulnerable,

rather than receiving the protection they deserve, are all too often seen as a burden

and as expendable. As new attacks on human life continue to emerge, we can be tempt-

ed to despair, but Christ instead offers us unfailing hope.

Hope is not false optimism or empty positivity. Christian hope is something much more

profound and goes to the very depths of our identity as followers of Christ.

Hope is the virtue “by which we desire the kingdom of heaven and eternal life as our

happiness, placing our trust in Christ's promises and relying not on our own strength,

but on the help of the grace of the Holy Spirit” (CCC, 1817).

Like us, Christ entered the world through the womb of a woman. He willingly experi-

enced the fullness of human suffering. He breathed his last on the Cross at Calvary in

order that He might save us. Therefore, “God is the foundation of hope: not any god,

but the God who has a human face and who has loved us to the end” (Spe salvi 31).

Christians know “they have a future: it is not that they know the details of what awaits

them, but they know in general terms that their life will not end in emptiness” (SS 2).

For this reason, a woman experiencing a difficult pregnancy can find the strength to

welcome her precious child into the world. A man facing a terminal diagnosis can see

that the end of his earthly life is only the beginning of eternal life with Christ.

The Church teaches us that “the one who has hope lives differently” (SS 2). Christ’s

promise of salvation does not mean that we will be spared from suffering. Rather, the

promise of salvation ensures that even in the darkest moments of our lives, we will be

given the strength to persevere. By virtue of this Christian hope, we can face any chal-

lenge or trial. When the seas of life swell and we are battered by the waves, hope al-

lows us to remain anchored in the heart of God. May we hold fast to Christ our hope,

from the beginning of life to its very end.

October 13, 2019

Looking for a way to make a difference? Join the Grand Valley Catholic Outreach volunteer

team! Volunteers are needed for our newly renovated and expanded Outreach Day Center and our Finan-

cial Aid Program. Please call Outreach Volunteer Coordinator, Ellen

Reimer at 241-3658 ext.103, or email el-

len@catholicoutreach.org for more information.

Many volunteer opportunities are available. Sr. Karen Bland, OSB Director

(970) 241-3658

The food collection for the Soup Kitchen

for St. Joseph is the 1st Sunday of every

month. Our gifts help feed those who are

Birthright Birthright of Grand Junction is a pro-life agency offering loving assistance to anyone experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. All services are free, confidential and non-judgmental. Birthright believes that any pregnant girl or woman has the right to whatever she may need to carry her child to term. If you would like to volunteer call Birthright at 970-644-5788, located at 253 White Avenue.

Sanctuary TV screens

St. Joseph parish is looking for workers to help install and wire several large flat TV screens in the church sanctuary. Electricians and labor-

ers will be led by a master video system installer. Installation will start Sunday, Oct. 13th after the 11:30 am Mass, and will continue each

evening of that week until the project is complete. Please call the parish office as soon as possible to sign up to help with this project. La parroquia de San José está buscando trabajadores para ayudar a instalar y conectar varias pantallas de TV planas en el

santuario de la iglesia. Los electricistas y trabajadores serán guiados por un instalador maestro de sistemas de video. La

instalación comenzará el domingo 13 de octubre después de la misa de las 11:30 am, y continuará cada noche de esa se-

mana hasta que se complete el proyecto. Llame a la oficina de la parroquia lo antes posible para inscribirse para ayudar

con este proyecto.

October is Respect Life Month

Join Catholics nationwide in celebrating throughout October. Learn more about uphold-

ing the sanctity of every human life at www.respectilifeprogram.org/respect-life-month.

Únase a los católicos de todo el país para celebrar durante todo octubre. Obtenga más

información sobre cómo defender la santidad de cada vida humana en

www.respectilifeprogram.org/respect-life-month.

Our Lady's Rosary Makers

meeting, Monday, October 14,

1:00pm, at St Mary's Hospital.

New members welcome. Contact Carol (245-1952) or

Joan (250-9881) for more infor-

mation.

Welcome New Parishioners!

¡Bienvenidos nuevos feligreses!

Welcome to the St. Joseph parish community:

Bienvenido a la comunidad parroquial de San José:

Mr. & Mrs. Ian Cameron

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Tegtman

Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Carter

Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Gallegos

Alexus Gallegos

Jonathan Gill

Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Niebla

Jennifer Maury

Mr. & Mrs. Eduardo Rodriguez

St. Joseph’s BULLETIN

For anything to be included in the St. Joseph’s bulletin, kindly email full information to Ginny Revel at least two to three weeks prior to the proposed date of publication at: ginny@stjosephgj.org OR drop off a

copy of the announcement at the St. Joseph parish office. Thanks!

Young Adult Group/Grupo de adultos jóvenes

The young Adult Group is starting again on Tuesday nights! Join us for fellowship

and honest conversation about our walk as Christians. For more information, con-

tact Nicole at 970-366-6584 or by email at: gjyoungadultcatholics@gmail.com.

El grupo de jóvenes adultos comienza nuevamente los martes por la noche! Únase

a nosotros para la comunión y la conversación honesta sobre nuestro caminar

como cristianos. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Nicole al 970-

366-6584 o por correo electrónico a: gjyoungadultcatholics@gmail.com.

October 13, 2019

Fr. Carlos Alvarez, Pastor frcarlos@stjosephgj.org

Deacon Doug van Houten (970) 210-1099

Deacon Fred Bartels deaconbartels@gmail.com

Heidi Compagni, Parish Services Coordinator/

Charismatic Prayer Group Coordinator heidi@stjosephgj.org

Belle Lovelace, Accounting Clerk belle@stjosephgj.org

Margarito Betancourt, Hispanic Ministry Coordinator margarito@stjosephgj.org

Javier de los Santos, Director of Music javier@stjosephgj.org

Teresa Gill, Coordinator of Missionary Discipleship, Gr. 1-5 Teresa@stjosephgj.org

Olga Matias, Receptionist olga@stjosephgj.org

Ginny Revel, Administrative Assistant ginny@stjosephgj.org

Jesus Celis, Maintenance/Custodian

Angelina Herrera, Maintenance

Parish Email parish@stjosephgj.org

After hours emergency (sick) calls (970) 243-0209, ext. 1

Parish Staff/Equipo Parroquial

Finance Council/Consejo

Financiero

Mike Moran – Chairman

Mario Bruno

Harry Hampton

David Hjelstrom

Blanche Lucero

Geneva Duran

Pastoral Council/Consejo

Pastoral

Kristy Schmidt

Toni Moran

Sharel Fedler

Sherry Brandon

Dale Thome

ROSARY FOR LIFE – STILL GOING STRONG!

With parishioners and Knights of Columbus from St. Joseph, Immaculate Heart of Mary and Sacred Heart, we are

still praying the Rosary every Wednesday and the 1st Saturday of the month, 10:00 a.m., at the Women’s Clinic in the

cul-de-sac off Wellington and 8th St. until abortions are ended there. Abortions are done up to 12 weeks gestation. We cannot stop pray-

ing but must be the voices of the unborn and support for the women who seek an abortion as their only option. Please come to join your

fellow parishioners! Questions? Call Patti Brown at 241-6266.

An eleven-week Bible study by Jeff Cavins, Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come, begins on 10/3/19 at 6:00 pm in the parish hall and includes

a video presentation, group discussion and fellowship. Learn about the mysterious figures and images of Revelation, the Second Coming of

Christ and salvation history. For more information or to register, visit

ascensionpress.com, or contact Jo Ann Hargis at 210-860-9245 or

email at jnorlin@earthlink.net.

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UNIVERSAL PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL

INTENCIONES DE LA PLEGARIA

October 13, 2019

Monday October 14 7:00 a.m. Souls in Prgatory by Rosemary

Engard Rosemary Engard—her intentions

Tuesday October 15 7:00 a.m. Fr. Kenneth Obasi—his intentions †James Lopez by Enna Lopez

Wednesday October 16

7:00 a.m. Mike & Marie Malito by Carl Malito

Thursday October 17

7:00 a.m. †Nellie Lucksinger by Kay

Alexander

For all marriages, that their love

will continue by Maria Gomez

Friday October 18

7:00 a.m †Carolina Kruger by Esther Brown

Xochetle Gomez—her intentions—

by Maria Gomez

Saturday October 19

4:30 p.m Mary Serve—healing—by Rosemary

Engard

†Gillermo Herrera by Teresa Vargas

Sunday October 20

7:30 a.m. †Sophie Brotsky

Vickie Pasterz—health -by Bob &

Mary Maloney

Brenda Gomez—birthday—by

Maria Gomez

9:30 a.m. †Pete Lucero by Bacillia Lucero &

Family

Al Sanchez—health—by Ed Rentie

11:30 a.m. †Rodolfo Luna Alvarez by Martin

Luna

Alondra Moreno-Cumpleanos by

Martin Luna

St. Faustina Movie

The remarkable true story of St. Faustina and the message of

Divine Mercy will be playing at the Canyon View Regal Cinema

in Grand Junction one night only, Monday, 10/28/19. Call the

cinema (844-462-7342) for more information.

La notable historia real de Santa Faustina y el mensaje de la Divi-

na Misericordia se reproducirán en el Canyon View Regal Cine-

mas en Grand Junction solo una noche, lunes, 10/28/19. Llame al

cine (844-462-7342) para obtener más información.

Sister Emmanuel from Medjugorje

Come and bring your friends to hear about the reported appa-

ritions that have been happening in Medjugorje. Sister Emman-

uel, who has lived in Medjugorje for more than 30 yrs. will

speak at St. Joseph’s on Saturday, Oct. 19th at 6 pm, with a re-

ception following. Call 243-9871 for more details.

Hermana Emmanuel de Medjugorje

Ven y trae a sus amigos para escuchar sobre las apariciones

reportadas que han estado sucediendo en Medjugorje. Hermana Emmanuel, quien ha vivido en Medjugorje por más de 30 años.

hablará en San José el sábado 19 de octubre a las 6 pm, con una

recepción a continuación. Llame al 243-9871 para más detalles.

Hospitality Ministers Needed

We are in immediate need of hospitality ministers for the Sat-

urday 4:30 pm Mass. Please contact Heidi in the parish office if

you can help. Thanks!

Ministros de hospitalidad necesarios

Tenemos una necesidad inmediata de ministros de hospitalidad

para la misa del sábado a las 4:30 pm. Comuníquese con Heidi

en la oficina de la parroquia si puede ayudar. ¡Gracias!

Thanks for your donations!

Thanks to all who donated money and produce this summer.

Over $1000.00 has been raised. The St. Vincent de Paul Fund

has received $944.00 and the Knights of Columbus and the

Ladies Auxiliary have received over $225.00 for their projects.

Gracias por tus donaciones! Gracias a todos los que donaron dinero y produjeron este

verano. Se han recaudado más de $ 1000.00. El Fondo de San

Vicente de Paúl ha recibido $ 944.00 y los Caballeros de Colón

y las Damas Auxiliares han recibido más de $ 225.00 por sus

proyectos.

St. Joseph’s List

We are still accepting business cards for individuals or businesses that want to be added to our St. Joseph’s List. Place your card in the pink basket located in the middle of the church or mail it to the parish office. Todavía estamos aceptando tarjetas de presentación para personas o empresas que desean ser agregadas a nuestra Lista de San José. Coloque su tarjeta en la canasta rosa ubicada en el medio de la iglesia o envíela por correo a la parroquia.

Oceans of Diving Mercy

Saturday, October 19, 2019 9 am to 3 pm St. Michael Church, 628 Meeker St., Delta, CO 81416

Jesus calls all of us to be saints! God loves us – all of us. He wants us to recognize that His divine mercy is greater than our sins, so that we will call upon Him with trust, receive His mercy, and let His mercy flow through us to others. Guest presenters: Pete Opetaia and Rose Mary Arendt from Holy Apostles Catholic Church in Colorado Springs.

No fee for this event. Lunch is provided. Confessions at 3:30 pm. Fr. Carl Wertin, Diocesan Director of Vocations, is guest cele-brant for the 5 pm Mass. Lay faithful, youth and their parents, catechists and disciples are encouraged to attend. Register by phone or email by 10/15/19. Contact Maureen Smuin at 970-640-4745 or at divinemercyfinch@gmail.com.

Océanos de la Divina Misericordia

¡Jesús nos llama a todos a ser santos! Dios nos ama a todos. Él quiere que reconozcamos que su divina misericordia es mayor que nuestros pe-

cados, de modo que lo invoquemos con confianza, recibamos su misericordia y dejemos que su misericordia fluya a través de nosotros hacia los

demás.

Presentadores invitados: Pete Opetaia y Rose Mary Arendt de la Iglesia Católica Holy Apostles en Colorado Springs.

No hay tarifa para este evento. Se proporciona almuerzo. Confesiones a las 3:30 pm. El padre Carl Wertin, Director Diocesano de Vocaciones,

es el celebrante invitado para la misa de las 5 pm.

Fieles laicos, jóvenes y sus padres, catequistas y discípulos son animados a asistir. Regístrese por teléfono o correo electrónico antes del

10/15/19. Póngase en contacto con Maureen Smuin al 970-640-4745 o en divinemercyfinch@gmail.com.

RCIA Is Starting Oct. 16th

The Right of Christian Initiation of Adults is an informative and spiritual-

ly enriching program through which non-baptized persons and non-

Catholic Christians enter into full communion with the Church. Begin-

ning October 16th, Dcn. Bartels will provide RCIA catechesis on

Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Please invite anyone who is inter-

ested to attend. Also, if you’re a Catholic who wants to brush up on the

content of the faith, RCIA is “your ticket." Contact the parish office for

more information .

RICA comienza el 16 de octubre

El derecho de iniciación cristiana de adultos es un programa informativo

y espiritualmente enriquecedor a través del cual las personas no

bautizadas y los cristianos no católicos entran en comunión plena con la

Iglesia. A partir del 16 de octubre, Dcn. Bartels proporcionará cateques-

is RICA los miércoles de 6:00 a 7:30 p.m. Por favor invite a cualquier

persona interesada a asistir. Además, si usted es católico y quiere re-

pasar el contenido de la fe, RICA es "su boleto". Comuníquese con la

oficina de la parroquia para obtener más información.

Rosary Coast to Coast

Pray the Rosary nationwide for our country. Sunday, 10/13/19 at St.

Joseph Church. 12:30 pm in English and 1:00 pm in Spanish.

Reza el Rosario a nivel nacional por nuestro país. Domingo, 10/13/19 en

la Iglesia de San José. 12:30 pm en inglés y 1:00 pm en español.

St. Joseph Fall Festival

October 19 and 20, 2019

Saturday, 11 am to 7 pm and Sunday 10:30 am to 4 pm

International Foods, Religious Goods, Face Painting,

Raffle, Baked Goods and Auction

Saturday events: 11am—3 pm Hot Dogs & Hamburgers

4 pm—7 pm Filipino Food

Sunday events: 10:30 am—1 pm Italian Food

1 pm—4 pm Mexican Food

The Auction will end at 2 pm to start the drawings.

All proceeds go toward the parish’s DMF debt.