Welcome to Saint Joseph Catholic Church

106 North Meramec Avenue Clayton, Missouri 63105-3788

Rev. Nicholas E. Kastenholz, Pastor Rev. Thomas J. Schaab, Senior Associate Deacon Del Leonardo Parish Office: 314-726-1221 Parish Fax: 314-721-5110

Parish e-mail: pat_stj@hotmail.com Parish website: www.stjosephclayton.org Rectory Hours: 8:30-4:00 pm, Mon-Fri Religious Education — PSR Terri Venneman, CRE School Office: 314-727-9059 Director of Music — Dr. Adam Thomé stjmusicclayton@gmail.com Director of Maintenance — Steve Topping 314-726-1221

Mass Schedule Sunday 7:30 am, 9:00 am, and 11:00 am Mon, Wed, Fri 6:30 am, 12:00 noon Tues, Thurs 8:00 am and 12:00 noon Saturday 8:00 am and 5:00 pm (Sunday Vigil) National Holidays See bulletin Holy Days of Obligation See Bulletin

Eucharistic Adoration Monday, Wednesday 7:00 am until 12:00 noon Tuesday, Thursday 8:30 am until 12:00 noon

St. Joseph Parish Council Members

Fr. Nick Kastenholz, Pastor Frank Hackmann, Education Commission Al Barbieri, Finance Commission Sharon Skrivan, Social Concerns Commission Larry Stewart, Marion O’Gorman, Anne Shapleigh Denny Staub, Barbara Summers, Christie Murphy, Fred Yap

St Vincent de Paul Emergency Assistance -

For assistance for food, util it ies etc. , please call 289-6101, box 2208. Our St. Vincent de Paul Society will respond promptly. You may make an appointment to meet with a member on Wednesday morning through the same number.

Rosary Weekdays 11:40 am

Thursday after the 8:00 am Mass

Perpetual Help Devotions Tuesdays after 8:00 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 administered on Sunday at 12:00 pm. To register for the Baptismal Instruction Program and schedule a Baptism, please call the Office.

Marriage Preparation

Couples are asked to contact the Parish Office 6 to 12 months before setting the date.

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St. Joseph app is now available to download for iPhone and Android smart phones. Stay connected with our par-ish throughout the week with instant notifications, an easy-to-access event calendar, and the ability to quickly reply to or share messages via Facebook or Twitter. Also enjoy a bunch of additional features like prayers, daily readings, helpful reminders to silence your phone before Mass or Confession, and much more. Download our app today at myparishapp.com or search your phone's app store for myparish. OR, EVEN EASIER, go to our website, Stjosephclay-ton.org and click on the icon, it will take you directly to the app.

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Ascension of The Lord May 29, 2017

Hello,

Another Memorial Day weekend and hopefully we don’t just consider it a three day weekend but also recognize on Monday that this is Memorial Day, we consider what that should mean to us and why we celebrate it. I think one of the things some can get a bit confused with at times is they really don’t look at it as we are supposed to see Memorial Day, the remembrance of those who died serving in the country’s armed forces, but rather as Veteran’s Day. Both are important, but also distinct. Like, but not exactly the same as, the difference between martyrs and saints. It is not to place one higher or lower than the other, but to recognize the distinction.

The line I copied above that describes Memorial Day as the “remembrance of those who died serving in the country’s armed forces” is distinct from other descriptions that are more restrictive in describing “those who died serving their country in war” or even a later change to “serving their country in any war or military action.” Actually it started just honoring Union Soldiers who died during the American Civil War, but through the years would be extended, and the way in which it has been extended I think helps us to recognize what we wish to honor. At first those from the one war were what was most obvious to people since it had so many fatalities and was so recent in their minds, but as the years went on they recognized that it wasn’t just the dying in that war that was a concern, but in any war, or any military action.

If someone is in a war or military action they know that they are at mortal risk for their country. They may have volunteered or been drafted, but they are there. If they die in this situation we don’t consider that they wanted to, but recognize that death is one of the results of wars and military actions. Honoring these deceased we recognize the seriousness of what they were fighting for by what we lost to protect it. Hopefully not only does this make us more aware of the importance of each life that was lost, but also of the real price of wars and military actions. As a result we not only honor those who have died directly, but also indirectly by how we value the lives of those who are currently in the armed forces by only considering new armed conflicts when there are the gravest of necessities.

One of the first activities that was identified with Memorial Day was in 1866 when a group of women in the South were putting flowers on the graves of Confederate soldiers and they also placed some on those of the Union soldiers. If we are to truly consider the price of wars and military actions we not only consider our dead, but all who died in a conflict. Our faith challenges us not just to value our own life, or just that of our friends’ or those who fight for us, but also our enemies’, to value all life. God has given us this great gift, and also our freedom in how we use it.

Peace,

Fr. Nick

Notes From The Pastor's Pen

Sunday, June 4 Pentecost Sunday

7:30 am Francis Flynn & Family

9:00 am St. Joseph Parishioners

11:00 am Ana Maria C. Arribas

Wednesday, May 31 The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

6:30 am Helene Schweitzer

12:00 pm Carolyn Dickmann Int.

Tuesday, May 30

8:00 am Keith Fitzgerald

12:00 pm Ted Warner

Monday, May 29

Memorial Day

9:00 am Michael Doheny

USMC (KIA)

Mass Intentions

Thursday, June 1 St Justin, Martyr

8:00 am Poor Souls

12:00 pm Donna Curtin

Friday, June 2

6:30 am Leahy-Wuennenberg

Fam

12:00 pm Jack Lemon

Saturday, June 3 St Charles Lwanga & Companions, Martyrs

6:30 am Respect For All Life

5:00 pm Dr. Sam Hardy

The Deadline to submit an

ar cle for the bulle n is

Monday at 10 am

We Pray For Our Loved Ones

May God provide

health and comfort to

Cynthia Tao

Virginia Leightner

Barry Andrews

Fran Staub

Fran Hagan

Cheryl Verde

John Welch

John W. Paquet

Charles J. Judge

Roger Drone

Joan Harrison

Mickey Williams

Annette DeGreeff

Steve Voelker

Betty Notter

Eugene Shalhoob

Sr. Eleanor

Mike Proctor

Ellen Mackey

Maria Guehlstorf

Michael Phelps

Lajuana Hinch

Ethan Rose

Jim Rose

Tracy Petit

Mary E. Gerrow

Lillian Dougherty

Leroy Ettling

Gene Larcade

Hospitalized Parishioners Because of the Federal Privacy Act there is no longer a "clergy list" at any of our hospitals. If you are admitted to a hospital please have a friend or relative notify St. Joseph 726-1221.

If you know ahead of time you will be admitted, please call your priest at the Rectory and he will readily offer you the Sacrament of the Anointing.

If you know of a parishioner who is hospitalized, please call the rectory.

Rest In Peace We offer our sympathy and prayers to the family and friends of Elaine O’Connor, sister-in-law of Tim & Libby O’Connor, who died this week.

May God welcome Elaine home, bless those who mourn her loss, and fill them with peace in their time of sorrow.

Wedding Banns

Banns II Sarah Rapone & Thomas Pace

Madeleine Gebauer & Bryan Bailey Banns I

Theresa Sahrmann & Michael Schorr

Please pray for them as they begin their life together.

Sunday Offerings—May 20-21, 2017

Sunday Envelopes $4,856.00 Loose $1,061.37 Online Giving $2,393.50 Weekday noon Masses $386.03 Total for week $8,696.90 YTD Budget $499,204.63 YTD Actual $504,343.96 YTD Operating Surplus/(Deficit) $5,139.33

A Peek at the Week Ahead Wednesday, May 31 7:00 pm Choir, Church Friday, June 2 7:00 am St Thomas More Society, CH 7:30 pm Cursillo, Parish Hall Sunday, June 4 11:00 am CLW, Centennial Rm

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4- 5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20- 21; Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 1:39-56 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11- 12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1- 5; Ps 104:1-2a, 24, 35c, 27-28, 29bc-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-23

Mass will be at 9:00 am

Protecting God’s Children Are you interested or planning to volunteer with children in ANY capacity — church or PSR? Have you attended a required “Protecting God’s Children” workshop? The Archdiocese of St. Louis mandates that you cannot participate with children without attending this workshop! Checkout their website for location and times of area workshops, archstl.org. Contact Pat at the parish office for more information.

Sunday Worship June 3-4, 2017

5:00 pm Altar Servers Helen Love

Lectors Bebe Kennedy

Ministers of Communion Rosemary Hardy

Amy David Deacon Del

7:30 am Altar Servers

Max & Katie de la Paz

Lectors Greg Browne

Ministers of Communion Frank Hackmann

Betty Torno Volunteer

9:00 am Altar Servers

Thomas Clear

Lectors Veronica Hilyard

Ministers of Communion Mary Carver John Gillis

Michael Clear

11:00 am Altar Servers

Ava Purcell & Michael McGinn

Lectors Carolyn Dickmann Rosemary Pickle

Ministers of Communion Larry Stewart

Carmen Leonardi Volunteer

To become a minister call 726-1221.

The Music Ministry here at St. Joseph's is currently seeking out new members! If you have a love of music, play an instrument, or have ever thought about cantor-ing, please contact Adam using the information on page two of the bulletin. The choir rehearses on Wednesday nights in the Church at 7pm, breaking for the summer after Pentecost. Cantors will be leading song during the summer, and more volunteers would be most welcomed

and lovingly trained.

Marriage Encounter WeekendMarriage Encounter WeekendMarriage Encounter Weekend Thinking of a summertime get away just for you and your spouse? Give yourself time away from the pressures of work and everyday responsibilities – a chance to talk and listen to that some-one special who loves you. This is available on a Marriage Encounter weekend.

Future weekends are on August 4-6 or September 22-24. If you would like to apply, go to www.stl-wwme or call 314.649.7317.

PSR: First Eucharist was lovely. We thank all the family helpers. Confirmation was wonderful. Archbishop Carlson gave a homily age appropriate to the Confirmandi. It was full of good advice and examples of Christian living. Our own Fr. Nick Kastenholz presented the Confirmandi to Archbishop Carlson. Joe and Carolyn Dickmann were the lectors. They gave excellent readings. We thank them for their service. Our Rice Bowl collection was over $350 this year. We are proud of our PSR catechists. Our PSR has a good reputation. To help our new C.R.E. the staff has committed to continue. Our PSR ended the year with a retirement party for Mrs. Terri Venneman, our long time di-rector from Fr. Nick and Fr. Tom. The students gave her creative, prayerful and sweet cards and a sign. The parish gave her a lovely sculpture of the Holy Family. Klaus Jostlein and Lucas Hayden played the violin at the party. We thank the parents who served the cake and punch. PSR registration is ongoing for grades 4 years - 8th grade on Sunday 9:30-10:45 a.m. and grades 1-8 on Monday evenings 5:15-6:30 p.m. Call 314-727-9059 for a registration form. High School: Our High School group ended the year with a pizza party with attendance prizes. The new High School student were invited. We thank Chelsea Witt, Maria Lanahan, and Joe Dickmann for their leadership.

JOIN THE

MUSIC MINISTRY

A Morning with Mary, Mother of Priests

talk by Fr. Tim Elliott, and prayers for priests Saturday, June 24, 2017

All women are invited to Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, in New Melle, MO to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

8:00 am Mass of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Eucharistic Adoration 9:15 am Spiritual Motherhood Program: Talk, Rosary and prayers for priests, Priest Adoption ceremony, Benediction. 12 Noon Potluck Luncheon Free, but please REGISTER by Wed. JUNE 21 Online at: www.stlspiritualmotherhoodforpriests.com, Email smfpstl@gmail.com or Call 314-275-0890. Sponsored by the Apostolate of Spiritual Motherhood for the Sanctification of Priests in the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Just for Kids! At Pauline Books & Media! Come join the sisters this June at Pauline Books & Media to celebrate the Centenary of Our Lady of Fatima with movies and a story time. Kids 3 – 8 years are welcome! Tuesday, June 13 at 10:30 am – “Drive-In” Movie: “Day the Sun Danced” Tuesday, June 20 at 10:30 am – “Drive-In” Movie: The Rosary with Br. Francis” Tuesday, June 27 at 10:30 am – Story Time, “Mary and the Little Shepherds of Fatima”

Rosary at Our Backyard Grotto: The entire family is invited to recite the rosary with the sisters at their backyard grotto on Tuesday, June 13 at 7 pm.

All events will be held at Pauline Books & Media, 9804 Watson Road in Crestwood. For infor-mation call 314-965-3512.

About Pauline Books and Media: Pauline Books and Media is a Catholic book store owned and operated by the Daughters of Saint Paul. The Pauline Sis-ters are an international congregation of women religious called to be St. Paul living today. They are dedicated to announcing the Gospel through the media of communications. Pauline Books and Media is your trusted source for Catholic media, resources and faith enriching events.

Visit Twice Blessed Resale Shop for quality women's and children's clothing, accessories, jewelry, home decor and furniture. Make donations of current

seasonal clothing during store hours. Find boutique items at resale prices! Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10-5

3312 Meramec, St. Louis, MO 63118 - 314-481-3332

Catholic Family Services teams up with the St. Louis Cardinals! Join Catholic Family Services in our 1st annual fundraiser at the ballpark! Tickets are 100 level seats - July 7, 2017 at 7:15pm (fan promotion night Adult Performance T-Shirt for first 30,000 age 16 and older!). Purchase tickets today to be entered into the First Pitch raffle! Thank you in advance for your support of our mission to help others in the St. Louis area. Please contact ecrider@ccstl.org or (314)748-5648 to schedule ticket pick-up. www.cfsstl.org to learn more about our services.

SAVE THE DATE Please join us for Dinner and Dancing

The Friends of Birthright Gala at

THE RITZ-CARLTON September 23, 2017 Cocktails at 5:30 pm

Program begins at 6:30 pm

All proceeds benefit Birthright Counseling St. Louis

For more information, please contact Joan Arbuszewski at 636-530-7933 or iluvovrhds@gmail.com

Ignatian Retreat for Women 16 & older This Silent Ignatian Retreat for Women will be held on the weekend of October 13-15, 2017 and is preached by the Priests of Miles Christi according to the methods of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. It will be held at the Sojourn Retreat Center in Dittmer, MO, only about 35 miles from St Louis. For more information, you can contact Retreat Coordinator: Peggy Stewart at 314-570-4421 via telephone call or text messaging, or send an email to pstewart@mileschristi.org

Concert and Mixer at Pallottine Renewal Center Pallottine Renewal Center is hosting An Evening with Matt Faley on Wed., July 26 at 7:00 p.m. Matt, who works in young adult ministry in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, is a dynamic speaker and talented singer-songwriter. He brings his authenticity and his gift of storytelling across the country. The performance will be followed by a reception. A great opportunity for young adults to enjoy a night out and connect with one another. The concert is free; suggested free will offering is $10. Pallottine is located at 15270 Old Halls Fer-ry Road, Florissant, MO 63034. The concert is part of Pallottine’s Summer Speaker Series. For more infor-mation about the concert and the series, visit www.pallottinerenewal.org or call 314-837-7100.