St. Joseph Parish

April 19, 2020

His mercy endures forever.

Parish Staff Rev. Philip J. Bené, J.C.D., Pastor

philipbene@archstl.org Rev. Michael L. Donald, Senior Associate Pastor

mlpdonald1946@gmail.com Deacon Del S. Leonardo, Senior Deacon Debbie Wilmarth, CRE, PSR Principal

dwilmarth@stjosephclayton.org

Nori Fahrig, Parish Organist

norifahrig@stjosephclayton.org Karen Bencke, Parish & PSR Secretary

St. Joseph Parish Council Frank Hackmann, Education Commission Sharon Skrivan, Social Concerns Commission Marcia Kerz, 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.

Keep in Touch Download the MyParish phone app (for both Android and iPhone) to receive push notifications right on your phone about parish events as well as daily readings, Mass and Confession schedules and a copy of the Sunday bulletin.

Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/saintjosephclayton for information about parish events.

No cash or checks? Out of town? Give online at www.osvonlinegiving.com/1593.

Welcome to Saint Joseph Parish 106 North Meramec Avenue parishoffice@stjosephclayton.org Clayton, Missouri 63105-3704 Parish Office: 314-726-1221

www.stjosephclayton.org School Office: 314-727-9059

Rectory Hours: 8:30-4:00 pm, Mon-Fri

Sunday of Divine Mercy Apr. 19, 2020

Dear friends,

Easter Season From the outset, I take this opportunity to thank all of you for your ongoing prayers in this Easter season as we continue making our way forward as a community of faith during this difficult time. God is with us through His Son our Lord Jesus Christ, who by His Resurrection has given us the ultimate victory, a “victory over sin and death” (I Corinthians 15:57).

While we have not been able to gather as a community of faith in Saint Joseph Church, Father Mike Donald and I have been regularly celebrating Mass for all of you who are members of Saint Joseph Parish. Beginning with Holy Week, the Sacred Liturgies of Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday have been livestreamed and uploaded to the Parish website and Facebook page, and the plan is to continue doing likewise for the upcoming Sundays of Easter until we are all able to return to church.

If you have had the opportunity to visit the church beginning on Easter Sunday, you will have noticed the beauti-ful flowers which decorate the sanctuary. The church is open every day of the week for adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament and confessions are heard at the regularly scheduled times. Gratefully, a small but steady stream of the faithful come in throughout the day to spend time in prayer, and you who are not able to be pre-sent are with us in spirit as you are praying at home.

Divine Mercy Sunday Today the Church throughout the world celebrates Divine Mercy Sunday and so calls to mind the infinite mercy of God in our lives. We have access to this mercy first through faith and Baptism and then throughout our lives, especially in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. On this day, we pray in a special way that all people will be open to receiving the mercy of God so that they can live in the freedom of the sons and daughters of God (cf., Romans 8:21).

As we continue making our way into the season of Easter, we pray for all those who are suffering at the present time, especially in light of the present pandemic. We ask that God will be with them in a special way. We also pray for all medical personnel and caregivers, that the Spirit of God will strengthen them. May all people know the love of God in a personal way through Christ who give us life.

In Christ, Father Bené

St. Anselm For anyone disheartened at how easily contemporary discussions of disputed church-state issues escalate from civil discourse to shrill polemic, Anselm provides perspec-tive. Grounded in the Benedictine Rule’s balanced “prayer and work,” this monk-scholar, called from his abbey to become Archbishop of Canterbury, was thrust into firestorms of political intrigue, himself the target of warring bishops and nobles, kings and popes. Yet from depths of inner peace, Anselm wrote this moving exhortation by which today’s Liturgy of the Hours celebrates him: “Rise up, insignificant man! From your preoccupations, flee a while. From your turbulent thoughts, hide for a time. Your crushing responsibilities cast aside. Your burdensome business lay down. Free a little space for God. Rest a little while in him!” “Faith seeking understanding” was his strik-ingly contemporary motto; and though renowned as an erudite philosopher-theologian, Anselm also left personal letters, profound for their insights on Christian friendship. Along with those, he composed “A Prayer for My Friends” and “A Prayer for My Enemies,” reminding us that those who love God most passionately are also those who love others most humanly.

—Peter Scagnelli, © J. S. Paluch Co.

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: Acts 4:23-31; Ps 2:1-9;

Jn 3:1-8

Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15

Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21

Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36

Friday: Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15

Saturday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20

Sunday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; 1 Pt 1:17-21; Lk 24:13-35

Sunday Offerings - Apr. 11-12 Sunday Envelopes $3,682.00

Loose $10.00

Online Giving $1,321.50

Weekday noon Masses $0.00

Total for week $5243850

YTD Budget $425,005.07

YTD Actual $359,140.08

YTD Operating Surplus/(Deficit) ($65,864.99)

Holy Day $425.00

Eucharistic Adoration

"Any time spent before the Eucharistic presence, be it long or short, is the best-spent time of our lives." ~St. Catherine Of Genoa

Adoration continues 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.

Please Keep

Giving This is a difficult time for many,

but if you are able, please send in your offertory 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!

Connect with Us Stay connected with us while we are all stuck at home. And if you haven’t been receiving emails, or know of someone who hasn’t, please let us know at parishoffice@stjosephclayton.org.

stjosephclayton.org

www.facebook.com/saintjosephclayton

www.osvonlinegiving.com/1593

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 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.

What can we do for you?

We all know that this is a try-ing time for us all and that many people are in need of a little extra help. PLEASE let us know if there is anything we can do for you, big or small. It can be hard to ask, but we’ve had many parishioners offer help and after all, we are family! So give us a call at 314-726-1221 or send us an email at parishof-fice@stjosephclayton.org and we will try and con-nect you to someone who can help out

Common Prayer to God for Help

God our Father, Creator of the world, almighty and merciful, out of love for us You sent your Son into the world as the doctor of our souls and our bodies, look upon your children who, in this diffi-cult time of confusion and dismay in many regions of Europe and the world, turn to you seeking strength, salvation and relief, deliver us from illness and fear, heal our sick, comfort their families, give wisdom to our rulers, energy and reward to our doctors, nurses and volunteers, eternal life to the dead. Do not abandon us in the moment of trial but deliver us from all evil.

We ask this of Thee, who with the Son and the Holy Spirit, live and reign for ever and ever.

Amen.

~Bishops’ Conferences of European countries

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