We, the Catholic community of St. Joseph, Placentia, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, center our lives on Jesus Christ. Together we grow as disciples of the Lord in faith and action.

717 North Bradford Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870 www.stjosephplacentia.org

Masses: Saturday Vigil: 5pm, 7pm (Spanish) Sundays: 7:15am, 8:45am, 10:30am, 12:15pm (Spanish) 5pm LIFETEEN

Weekdays: 8:30am, Saturdays: 8:00am; Confessions: Thursday 6:30pm and Saturday at 3:30pm and by appointment

Nosotros, la comunidad Católica de St. Joseph, Placentia, bajo la guía del Espíritu Santo, centramos nuestra vida en Jesucristo. Juntos crecemos como Discípulos del Señor en fe y en acción.

The Pastoral Staff at St. Joseph Catholic Church St. Joseph Catholic Church (714) 528-1487 Pastor: Rev. Miguel Hernandez (ext. 206) frmiguel@stjosephplacentia.org Parochial Vicar: Rev. Martin Bui (ext. 205) frmartin@stjosephplacentia.org In Residence: Rev. Don Romito Retired: Rev. Eamon O’Gorman

Deacons: Ken Kleckner: deaconken@stjosephplacentia.org Jim Merle: deaconjim@stjosephplacentia.org Jorge Ramirez: deaconjorge@stjosephplacentia.org

Director of Business Administration: Michael Spillman (ext. 218) mspillman@stjosephplacentia.org Business Manager: Juanita Rodriguez (ext. 204) jrodriguez@stjosephplacentia.org Administrative Assistant and Hispanic Ministry Liaison Henrietta Moreno (ext. 222) hmoreno@stjosephplacentia.org Communications Coordinator: Kathleen Micalizzi (ext. 203) kmicalizzi@stjosephplacentia.org Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation: Summer Pongetti (ext. 210) spongetti@stjosephplacentia.org Youth Minister: Middle/High School, Confirmation & LIFETEEN Mike Arias (ext.209) marias@stjosephplacentia.org Coordinator of Children’s Faith Formation: Liliana Duran (ext. 207) l_duran@stjosephplacentia.org Coordinator of Liturgy, Parish Ministries, Volunteers: Mary Lou Juster (ext. 221) mljuster@stjosephplacentia.org Coordinator of Music Ministries: Chris Boyle (ext. 208) cboyle@stjosephplacentia.org Plant Manager Jerry Cates (ext. 215) jcates@stjosephplacentia.org Receptionist Andrea Rodriguez; andrea_rodriguez@stjosephplacentia.org

St. Joseph School Principal: Mrs. JoAnn Telles, www.sjsplacentia.org (714) 528-1794 St. Vincent De Paul: Tuesdays 3:30pm—6pm (714) 579-3700

Pastoral Letter

Dear Church Family, Here we are heading into another Fall season. If you are softball and baseball fans like my family that means “Fall Ball” and the World Series are in the near future. I enjoy many aspects of the game, but especially the relationship between the pitcher and the catcher. The pitcher stands on the mound with his hand clutching the ball behind him. Sometimes he leans forward and squints. The other players stand quietly waiting or fidgeting with their toes in the dirt. The catcher signals, the pitcher shakes his head no, another signal and another no…then suddenly a nod and the game begins or resumes. I liken this to how God has been signaling humanity since creation began. Adam and Eve definitely shook their heads no at God. Nevertheless, scripture is full of others who nodded yes. A few examples are Moses, Esther, Samuel , David, Job, the many prophets, the disciples with Paul and …the Holy Mother. Of course, the greatest yes came from Jesus to his Father…his yes meant his death on a cross… but life for us. Speaking of us…are we even looking to God for his signals…or digging our toes in the dirt. Are we starring intently and leaning forward for the Heavenly signal? Our nod means “Yes, Lord”! It means, perhaps, we take that neighbor a meal, we smile at a difficult person, we join the church choir, we become a Eucharistic Minister, we join a GIFT group, we become an usher, an alter server, a Vacation Bible School helper or youth group leader, a cantor, a priest… a prayer warrior! In other words…“Put me in Coach”! “Thou art my hiding place and shield; I wait for Thy word.” Psalm 119:114 Peace, Dixie Plinski Spiritual Director

Sunday Offertory

8/26/2019 Week 9 Cash / Check’s $ 14,458.23

EFT’S $ 3,343.01

Total $ 17,801.24

POPE’S INTENTIONS MONTH OF SEPTEMBER

The Protection of the Oceans That politicians, scientists and economists work together to protect the world's seas and oceans.

RCIA Sponsors Needed

An important part of the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) process is the role of the Sponsor; an active member of the parish community that walks the journey with those seeking full initiation into the Catholic faith. Please prayerfully discern sharing your time and talent by sponsoring one of our catechumens/candidates. Please accept this invitation and contact Summer Pongetti at the Parish Center at (714) 528-1487 ext. 210

Sunday 8am to 2pm

Monday through Thursday 8:30am to 6pm

Friday 8:30am to 12:30pm

Saturday 8am to 12:30pm

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 8, 2019 Fill us at daybreak with your kindness, that we may shout for joy and gladness all our days. — Psalm 90:14

Come see all of the Diocese approved, final renderings of our Bathroom addition and renovation project.

After all Sunday Masses September 8th Miguel will be there to answer any questions.

Thank you parishioners of St. Joseph Catholic Church & School for our recent gift to the Archdiocese for Military Services, USA

(AMS) in the amount of $2,658.63.

The Archdiocese relies on private donations to minister to the Catholic military men and women and their families, while

they serve our Country, attend one of the U.S. Military Academies, or are cared for during injury or illness in a

Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Ministry Spotlight

Help Someone Come Home

Is there someone in your life who is Catholic but who has been away from parish life?

Our Welcome Home ministry will offer a six-week series to help them feel comfortable reconnecting with the

Church through our parish community.

Take a blue invitation card from the pew and offer someone you know a gentle invitation to come and get

their questions answered and to find out what the Catholic Church is about today.

Our next series begins Thursday, Sept. 19 at 7:15 pm in Room 3&4 in the parish center.

Contact Summer Pongetti at (714) 528-1487 x210 for more information.

YOUTH CHOIR BEGINS ITS REGULAR YEAR on Tuesday, September 10th at 5pm

ADULT CHOIR: First rehearsal will be a Potluck at a Choir Members Home on Tuesday, September 17th.

If you are interested , please contact Chris Boyle at 714-528-1487, Ext. 208

Senior Forum Thursday, September 12th Parish Hall A - 12 Noon

Potluck Lunch

Jesus Wants Us To-Follow HIM and enjoy the process!

Please join your St. Joseph Senior Forum this September as we focus on the joyful messages Jesus

offers us. It can be hard with all the earthly issues around us to remember the Joy. Phil Calhoun will

present on “What Brings Me Joy”. The message of Joy is communicated through our faith, with loved ones,

and through our experiences each day. Phil will uncover several FUN and insightful activities

designed to have everyone smiling while learning just a little more about themselves and how Jesus really

does want us to enjoy our faith journey. Phil developed Project LIFE a friendly visitor program for parishioners who meet with young adults to share life stories, one

hour a week for ten weeks. www.projectlifeca.org

ALL ages encouraged to attend.

SAVE THE DATES—CONFIRMATION 2 Sunday, September 15th 7pm:

First class session and required Parent Meeting

CONFIRMATION 2 WEEKEND RETREAT Friday—Sunday,

September 27th - September 29th, 2019 Attendance at this Retreat is required of all

Confirmation 2 Candidates! For more information

Contact Mike Arias (714) 528-1487 x 209 or Email: marias@stjosephplacentia.org

Please pray for the sick/oremos por los enfermos

Pam Dietrich Jim Dinsmore Louie Bosques Bea Halphide Rich Tourne Bill O’Neil

Austin Aita Ken Renaud

Joseph McDaniel Barbara Hoag

Randy Harrison Bud Schmitt Mariko Mori

Paul Moynihan Allen Gloe Adeline

Bradbury Andrew Cohen Cindy Kudlick

Betty Deerr Simone Brady

Barbara Gonzalez Ismaela Villarreal

Maria Rizzo Johnnie Whelan

Iris Whitton Anamaria Torres

Candace Castellino

Jane King Hadley Victor Manuel

Godoy Isaac Lambert

Ray Chavez

Matilda Garcia Negrete

+Pray for those who have died oremos por los que han muerta

Veronica Gonzalez Salvador Medina

Maria de Jesus Guzman John Baptist Thinh Nguyen

Lucia Godinez Francisco C. Vega

The Bible and the Blues Sunday, September 22, 2019, 4pm to 5:30pm

Presenter: Dr. Daniel Smith-Christopher Fee $40 The Choice is Yours:

Living in Harmony with Yourself Saturday, December 7, 2019, 9am to 12:30pm

Presenter: Father Jim Clarke, Ph.D. Fee $40 Work, Money and Sex:

Is That All There Is? Saturday, February 1, 2020, 9am to 12:30pm

Presenter Father Jim Clarke, Ph.D. Fee $40 For more information or to Register,

Visit: EmmausSpiritualMinistries.org A Ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange

434 S. Batavia Street, Orange, CA 92868 (714) 744-3172

A SPIRITUALITY SERIES FOR MEN

On the Road

PARISH BIBLE STUDY: The Gospel of John

St. Joseph Bible Study is returning very soon; we will be exploring the Gospel of John in an exciting new study published by Matthew Kelly’s Dynamic Catholic Institute. It’s called The Turning Point: Eight Encounters with Jesus That Will Change Your Life.

It will do much more than teach you how to understand the Scriptures better!

This study runs nine weeks, beginning Sunday, September 15th. No prior Bible study experience is required for you benefit greatly. This eye-opening study promises to strengthen your faith; please join in!

You may register for sessions held on Sunday mornings (Sept 15 -Nov 10), Tuesday evenings (Sept 17 – Nov 12) or Wednesday mornings (Sept 18 – Nov 13).

For more information pick up a registration form in the parish office or in the pamphlet rack in the church vestibule.

Or contact John Thompson at 714-458-6194 or discipleship@stjosephplacentia.org

Register for Children’s Faith Formation September 9, 2019 5pm to 7pm Hall C

Last Day to Register Online or On-Site will be THIS MONDAY!

By this day we will only register to fill in available spaces. To secure a spot for your child visit our website and REGISTER NOW

https://stjosephplacentia.org/1st-5th-grade

Requirements to register: Baptism Certificate or Birth Certificate if the child is not baptized

Fees: Year 1 $120 Year 2 $185

Year 3-5 $100

Sunday Domingo

9/8

Monday Lunes

9/9

Tuesday Martes

9/10

Wednesday Miércoles

9/11

Thursday Jueves

9/12

Friday Viernes

9/13

Saturday Sábado

9/14

Grandparents Day

Last day to register online: Sept. 9th

Register Today! On Site registration

5pm Hall C

RCIA Dismissal 8:45am

Parish Center MR 3&4

RCIA Meeting Parish Center

MR 1&2

Confessions 6:30pm Church

Confessions 3:30pm Church

LIFENIGHT

Halls A,B, K & YR

Pancake/Omelet Breakfast

8am Halls A, B, K

Boy Scouts Troop

#1740 7pm Hall C

Cenacle Prayer Group

10am Church

St. Vincent De Paul

3:30pm

Youth Choir Rehearsal

5pm Church

Mesas Directivas 6pm Hall B

Knights of Columbus

Hall A & K

Baptism Workshop—

Spanish 7pm Hall C

Grupo de Oración 6:30pm Hall C

Grupo de Jóvenes

7pm Hall C

Divine Mercy 9am Church

Senior Forum 12noon Hall A

Passages

7pm Parish Center

MR 1&2

Crecimientos 7pm Hall B

Scout Pack Meeting 5:30pm Hall C

Cursillo Ultreyas 6pm

Halls A, B & K

Formación de Fe

Youth Ministry

Adult Faith

Formation

Children’s Faith

Formation

Music Ministry &

Other Parish

Ministries

St.Joseph Council 10287 Email: stjoeknights@aol.com

Hugh Lynch—Grand Knight (714-993-6874 )

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Saturday, September 7 8:00am Benjamin Formoso RIP 5:00pm Josefina Legazpi RIP 7:00pm For the Parish Sunday, September 8 7:15am Justine & Valerie Hall RIP 8:45am Elco Le RIP 10:30am Ramon Roxas RIP 12:15pm Miguel y Daniel Valenzuela RIP 5:00pm Marty Brunetti RIP Monday, September 9 8:30am Donna Garten Sp Int Tuesday, September 10 8:30am Enedina Hernandez Sp Int Mary & Matthias Lui RIP Jim Renaud RIP Rolando Custodio RIP Theresa Wielenga RIP Wednesday, September 11(students attending) 8:30am Agatha & Joseph Berry RIP Thursday, September 12 8:30am Reno Cuveas RIP Fern Henryson RIP Mr. Marty Brunetti RIP Flordeliza R. Rocillo RIP Agnes Rotuna RIP Friday, September 13 8:30am Matthias Lui RIP Saturday, September 14 8:00am Nicholas J. Gonzalez RIP 5:00pm Porfirio R. Rearos RIP 7:00pm Thomas V. Cummiskey Sunday, September 15 7:15am For the Parish 8:45am Ramon Roxas RIP 10:30am Connie Corpuz Javier RIP 12:15pm Jocelyn Flores RIP 5:00pm Dorothy & Thomas Pasos RIP

KNIGHTS ADDRESS OPIOIDS CRISIS By Joe Pappalardo

WHERE HUNDREDS OVERDOSE, PENNSYLVANIA KNIGHTS EDUCATE COMMUNITY LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — In a single Pennsylvania county, more than 400 people have died from opioid overdoses since 2016. The local Knights of Columbus are doing everything they can to educate their community and save lives. “We were covering all the bases of what a family has to go through,” event organizer David Yonki said. “The emotional stories people told of somebody they’d lost was incredible.” John F. Kennedy Knights of Columbus Council 372 in Pittston organized The Opioid Fact Forum to inform families on the dangers of opioid abuse and speak candidly about the epidemic. The Knights advertised the event through local newspapers and television, bringing 100 people to the forum. Among the speakers were a drug and alcohol specialist, as well as a local judge and a coroner. Finally, a parent who lost a child to opioid abuse spoke, illustrating the horrible truth of the epidemic — those claimed by overdose were often young people. Yonki spearheaded the event along with his brother Knights, handing attendees bags of resources. Along with the Knights council’s local parishes, they invited members of 15 other local churches to attend. The Knights’ diverse marketing strategy also resulted in their event being advertised during Saturday Night Live and the Christian Broadcasting Network on local affiliates. The Knights concluded the event with a question-and-answer session. Attendees used this time to share their own stories of overdose and its effects on their friends and family. The responsiveness of those present showed the Knights had identified a major need in their community. The Knights council also planned a similar event to discuss crime, and Yonki emphasized that other Knights looking to organize an event like this shouldn’t limit themselves to one topic or occasion. “It doesn’t have to be an opioid program,” he said. “It could be a cancer prevention program, a diabetes program — the key thing is know your market and find out if there’s a need, because if there’s a need there’s an audience.” Reaching that audience can be an opportunity to invite men to join the Knights, and, in turn, to grow the number of members who can help tackle the issues facing their community. The Knights made sure to send everyone home with informational bags that included membership applications. “The world that we live in right now is so complicated that there has to be an island of stability for Catholic men to get involved,” Yonki said. “They could be the stewards of that.” (Knights of Columbus, 1 Columbus Plaza, New Haven, CT 06510)

♦ Pancake Breakfast on Sept 8 ♦ KoC Council Meeting on Sept 10 ♦ Admission Degree at Fr. Kass Hall on Sept 16 ♦ St. Jude Assembly Mtg. on Sept 16 ♦ Monthly Adoration Holy Hour on Sept 19

Learn how you can become a member of the largest Catholic Men’s

organization in the world. Join the Knights of Columbus

St. Joseph Council 10287 Family of the Month

September 2019

Jesus and Dolores “Lolita” Legaspe Family Program: The Knights of Columbus instituted the “Family of the Month” Program in 1978 to create a greater awareness of our many fine Catholic families. Since that time the “Family of the Month” Program has grown to be one of the Order’s most successful. St. Joseph Council began its own Program to recognize and honor the outstanding Catholic families in our parish. At the beginning of each month, the Knights of Columbus will select a Family of the Month and present them a statue of the Holy Family to display in their homes for that month. Included in the presentation is a certificate and a prayer to the Holy Family by Pope Francis. The Family of the Month is requested to gather together daily as a family and pray for the intentions of St. Joseph Parish.

St. Joseph Council 10287 has selected: Jesus and Dolores “Lolita” Legaspe

“Family of the Month” for September 2019

Jesus and Lolita were born in Yahualica, Jalisco, Mexico. They were married in December 1987 and became members of St. Joseph Parish in June 1993. Both have been involved in several different Spanish Ministries over the years. Jesus has been a ministry assistant in the Rite of Baptism. Lolita has taken several courses at the Institute of Pastoral Ministry and has been the Coordinator of the Spanish Charismatic Ministry of our Diocese of Orange for eight years. At St Joseph Parish, Lolita has been involved in the following Spanish Ministries: Faith Formation, Baptism Team, RCIA and Sacristan for our Spanish Masses. The Legaspe Family has been involved for many years giving of their time and talent to the Ministries of St. Joseph Parish.

Enrich Your Faith with a Cursillo Weekend!

Inspirational talks, Mass, music, adoration and friendship are what you’ll experience on a Cursillo weekend.

Fall Cursillo: Men: Oct. 3-6 Women: Oct. 17-20

For an application or more information, contact Susan and Matt Heffron at stjosephPlacentiaCursillo@gmail.com or

(951) 833-3142.

Cursillo Ultreya -- Potluck & Guest Speaker on Sept. 14th

Come enjoy fellowship, food, music and inspiration at our next Cursillo Ultreya gathering on

Saturday, Sept. 14 at 6:15 pm in Halls A&B. Bring a dish for our potluck, and enjoy our joyful

Cursillo community. Our guest speaker will surely inspire us all!

For more information, contact Matt and Susan Heffron at StJosephPlacentiaCursillo@gmail.com or

(951) 833-3142.

Other News & Happenings

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR

St. Joseph Catholic school is celebrating 60 years. Come see what St. Joseph is all about.

We still have openings in Preschool-8th grade. SAVE THE DATE

St. Joseph’s 60th Anniversary Gala is on Friday, November 8th. This fun-filled event will be held at Alta Vista Country club.

All proceeds from this event will benefit the students of St. Joseph Catholic school! The Gala will feature a delicious dinner, adult beverages, dancing, an auction and social time!

We look forward to seeing you there! SCRIP

We will have SCRIP available on the first Sunday of each month after Mass (7:30, 8:45, and 10:30) Please stop by in the Parish courtyard. As you plan your monthly budgets, don’t forget to include SCRIP.

There are a ton of opportunities to benefit St. Joseph by participating in the SCRIP program. To find out how you can register an online account to buy Scrip regularly,

contact Kathleen Micalizzi at kmicalizzi@stjosephplacentia.org or (714) 528-1487 ext. 203. Help support St. Joseph Catholic School….Scrip is so easy!

St. Joseph School News

THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PRESENT PANCAKE/OMELET BREAKFAST

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2019, FROM 8AM TO 12NOON

COME JOIN US AFTER MASS! ALL BREAKFASTS INCLUDE, JUICE & COFFEE.

GiFT Groups are coming soon! Check out what everyone is talking about!

Sign-ups for the 2019-2020 St. Joseph GiFT Groups are approaching fast!

Please stop at the tables outside Church following Masses on:

September 21/22

to find out more and to sign up! Meetings will begin the week of

September 30—October 5! Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to

Grow in Faith Together with your fellow parishioners this year!

Looking for an on-call Handyman for the Church and School!

Most of the time our staff will have it covered but on certain occasions there might be a need for someone who can perform

various Handyman duties.

Please reach out to Plant Manager, Jerry Cates at 714-528-1487 ext. 215

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Col 1:24 — 2:3; Sal 62 (61):6-7, 9; Lc 6:6-11 Martes: Col 2:6-15; Sal 145 (144):1b-2, 8-11; Lc 6:12-19 Miércoles: Col 3:1-11; Sal 145 (144):2-3, 10-13ab; Lc 6:20-26 Jueves: Col 3:12-17; Sal 150 (149):1b-6; Lc 6:27-38 Viernes: 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14; Sal 16 (15):1b-2a, 5, 7-8, 11; Lc 6:39-42 Sábado: Nm 21:4b-9; Sal 78 (77):1bc-2, 34-38; Fil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Domingo: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14; Sal 51 (50):3-4, 12-13, 17, 19; 1 Tm 1:12-17; Lc 15:1-32 [1-10]

Formación de Fe para Niños:

Vigésimo Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 8 de septiembre de 2019 Por la mañana sácianos de tu misericordia, y toda nuestra vida será alegría y júbilo. — Salmo 90 (89):14

INFORMATION SHEET:

Church: St. Joseph #513930

717 N. Bradford Ave.

Placen a CA 92870

Contact person: Kathleen Micalizzi @ (714) 747-4347

Trans day & me: Tues 3:30 PM

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