Dear Parishioners,

There’s always something new to learn about our faith,

worship and liturgy. You hear me mention the Divine Office

from time to time. Well, there’s a very special thing that happens with the

office of Vespers in the seven days leading up to Christmas Eve. Right

before the Magnificat we have a series of antiphons. These are typically

called the “O” antiphons.

The reason is that these seven antiphons to the Magnificat in the ys

preceding the vigil of Christmas; so called because all begin with the

interjection "O". Their opening words are: (1) "O Sapientia", (2) "O

Adonai", (3) "O Radix Jesse", (4) "O Clavis David", (5) "O Oriens", (6) "O

Rex Gentium", (7) "O Emmanuel". Addressed to Christ under one or other

of His Scriptural titles, they conclude with a distinct petition to the coming

Lord (e.g.: "O Wisdom … come and teach us the way of prudence";

"O Adonai … come and redeem us by thy outstretched arm"; "O Key of

David … come and lead from prison the captive sitting in darkness and in

the shadow of death" etc.). Couched in a poetic and Scriptural phraseology

they constitute a notable feature of the Advent Offices. The seven Anti-

phons are sung both before and after the Magnificat canticle. There are

several translations into English verse, both by Catholics and non-

Catholics, the most recent being that in Dom Gregory Ould's "Book of

Hymns" (Edinburgh, 1910, no. 5) by W. Rooke-Ley, in seven quatrains

together with a refrain-quatrain giving a translation of the versicle and

response ("Rorate", etc.). The seven antiphons have been found

in manuscripts of the eleventh century. A paraphrase of some of these is

found in the hymn "Veni, veni, Emmanuel" given by Daniel in his

"Thesaurus Hymnologicus" (II, 336) and translated by Neale in his

"Medieval Hymns and Sequences" (3rd ed., London, p. 171) and others,

and used in various hymn-books (Latin text in "The Roman Hymnal", New

York, 1884, 139). Neale supposed the hymn to be of the twelfth century,

but it has not been traced back further than the first decade of the

eighteenth century. For first lines of translations, see "Julian's Dict. of

Hymnol." (2nd ed., London, 1907, 74, i; 1551, i; 1721, i). For the

Scriptural sources of the antiphons see John Marquess of Bute, "Roman

Breviary", Winter, 203, also Marbach's "Carmina Scripturarum" etc.

(Strasburg, 1907) under "O" in the Index Alphabeticus.

How about that? God bless my dear family. Father Magiera

Saint Joseph Catholic Church

December 18th/19th, 2021

A Parish Apostolate of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter

Fr. Michael W. Magiera, FSSP, KCHS, ChLJ, Pastor

1329 Belleview Avenue Rockdale, IL 60436-2577

Phone: (815) 725-4469 FAX: (815) 714-2078

Father Magiera’s Email: michael_magiera@hotmail.com Website: www.fsspjoliet.wordpress.com

Facebook: St. Joseph Catholic Church – Rockdale, Illinois

Denise Lonigro, DRE Phone: (708) 646-3834

Email: deniselonigro@gmail.com

Office/Rectory Hours: Monday through Friday

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

2021 Liturgical Calendar and Mass Intentions

Sat., December 18th Fourth Sunday of Advent

4:15 pm + Richard J. Goss by Dan Whitler

Sat., December 18th Fourth Sunday of Advent (1st cl.)

6:00 pm Christine McDonnell

by George MacZura Jr.

Sun., December 19th Fourth Sunday of Advent (1st cl.)

8:00 am Thanksgiving to St Joseph

by Miguel & Griceida Herrera

10:00 am Pro Populo

Mon., December 20th Greater Feria of Advent (2nd cl.)

7:30 am + Ellen Schutzius by John & Barb McCague

Tues., December 21st St. Thomas, Apostle (2nd cl.)

7:30 am + Katherine Spatafiora by Husband

Wed., December 22nd Greater Feria of Advent (2nd cl.)

7:30 am In repentance and reparation for the sins

within our Church and our World

Thur., December 23rd Greater Feria of Advent (2nd cl.)

7:30 am + Dona Seppelfrick-Spencer

by The Seppelfrick Family

5:30 pm Poray Casimier by The Glowa Family

Fri., December 24th Vigil of Christmas (1st cl.)

7:30 am Mark Valladao by Sue Gorski

Fri., December 24th 1st Mass of Christmas (Midnight) (1st cl.)

4:00 pm (OF) + Fr. Paul Wittoch

by Don & Cindy Gould

8:00 pm Maria DeJesus Covarrubias

by Vince Herrera

Sat., December 25th 2nd Mass of Christmas (Dawn) (1st cl.)

8:00 am + Marco and + Rose Muraro

by Anna Muraro

Sat. December 25th 3rd Mass of Christmas (Day) (1st cl.)

10:00 am Pro Populo

Sun., December 26th Sunday in the Octave of Christmas (2nd cl.)

8:00 am + Joshua Russo

10:00 am Pro Populo

Mass Schedule

Ordinary Form

Saturday 4:15pm

Extraordinary Form

Saturday, 6:00 pm; Sunday 8:00 am; 10:00 am; 4:30 pm (Naperville) Monday through Friday: 7:30 am

ALSO Thursday 5:30 pm, followed by Holy Hour and Benediction

AND First Friday (ONLY) 6:00 pm; Saturday 8:00 am

Holy Days of Obligation

Ordinary Form: 4:15 p.m. anticipated Mass, if a priest is available Extraordinary Form: 7:30 am & 6:00 pm

Confessions

30 minutes before Mass

Baptisms

Any weekday is possible, but Saturdays are preferred. To schedule your family’s Baptism, please call or email Fr. Magiera. Thank you very much!

Weddings

For parishioners with faithful parish membership for at least one year. Please inquire at least 6 months prior to intended date.

WELCOME VISITORS! Worship Aides for both forms of the Mass are in the pew racks. We

welcome new parishioners. Census forms are in the back of the

church, either in racks or on the tables. Turn in your form to Fr.

Magiera or place your form in the collection basket. No need to

respond ‘Amen’ at Latin Mass Holy Communion.

Prayer Intentions for the living and deceased:

Christy Becker, Jim Dernulc, Cris Galounis, Michael Kelly, Mary

Lund, Kathleen Mary McNair, Ray Tomanio, Merlin Melnarik, Kaira

Paramo, Russler Family, Angie Schuman, Judy Splayt, Fr. Chris

Steinle, OSA, Jim Wright, Ken Zabel, Adele Stukas, Aldona Peciura,

Nancy Tomanio, Zita Stukas, Hellmann/Roman/Kasperek, Robert

Fearncombe, Jr., Isabella Goodrich, Bonnie Reichstadt, Ellen

McCague, Mary Mitchell, George Magee, Fr. Christopher Manuele,

Susanna Wheeler and James Wheeler, Ricardo Martinez, Ayako

Naganuma, Cole Francis Leon, Mason Leon, Chris Galounis,

Raymond Courney, Cyndy Crane, Isabella Woodsick, Johnny

Schutzius, and Ilona Leja, Joseph Carrabotta.

RIP: Ben Bazik, Joseph Birsa, Glen Dykhuizen, Tahara Dykhuizen,

Barbara Schoenberger, Fran Nelli, Dale Bixenmann, Arthur Birsa,

Mary Rose Bucciarelli, Diane Wolfe, Bonnie Nagra, Corinne

Bowers, Dr.Stephanie Pavnica, Andrew Pavnica, Maria Fairman,

George McCague, Linda Stortz, Kevin Hansen, Richard Blaskie, Fr.

Vytas Memenas, Ed Bowlan, Rich Goss, Art Johnson, Rod Springer,

Fr. Jess Testa, Lenore Anders, Rita Luzbetak, Mark Evans and Ellen

Schutzius, Miguel Piña, Adeline Garvy and Mary Shankland.

Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Parish Goal: $21,600

Amount Pledged: $22,326

Amount Paid: $22,236

Amount Due to Pledged: $90

Amount of Rebate $445

By the Numbers for December 11th& 12th, 2021 Regular Collection Saturday 4:15 PM

Saturday 6:00 PM

Sunday 8:00 AM

Sunday 10:00 AM

Naperville 4:30 PM

$418.00

$451.00

$2,024.00

$2,747.00

$1,979.00

Special Needs Sunday 8:00 AM

Sunday 10:00 AM

Naperville 4:30 PM

$251.00

$115.00

$20.00

Building Fund Saturday 4:15 PM

Saturday 6:00 PM

Sunday 8:00 AM

Sunday 10:00 AM

Naperville 4:30 PM

$20.00

$30.00

$125.00

$65.00

$50.00

Retired Religious Saturday 4:15 PM

Saturday 6:00 PM

Sunday 8:00 AM

Sunday 10:00 AM

Naperville 4:30 PM

$247.00

$161.00

$460.00

$450.00

$759.00

Immaculate Conception Saturday 4:15 PM

Saturday 6:00 PM

Sunday 8:00 AM

Naperville 4:30 PM

$179.00

$499.00

$957.00

$95.00

Votive Lights

Mass Intentions

Stained Glass Window

Salt

Christmas Flowers

Gas

Donuts

$182.00

$80.00

$20.00

$21.00

$232.00

$50.00

$31.00 TOTAL $12,718.00

THANK YOU VERY MUCH

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St. Joseph’s Library The St. Joseph's Church library is back. Stop by the St.

Michael room and take a look at the books and

devotional materials today.

Bulletin Articles If you have an article that you would like to be included in our

bulletin, please type and email your announcement to

stjosephrep@hotmail.com at least 10 days in advance. Father

Magiera must approve all articles. Thank you very much!

Our Lady of Fatima, Pray for Us. Our traditional Holy Hour in honor of Our Lady of

Fatima will be Thursday, January 13th at 6:00 PM.

Put St. Joseph on the musical map! St. Joseph Church has started a female chant schola

and is rebooting our mixed (men and women) choir.

The female schola rehearses at 7:15 p.m. Thursdays

after the 5:30 p.m. Mass and holy hour. For more

information, speak with Daniel Lucetta after 10 a.m.

Sunday Mass or contact him through the rectory.

Friday Weekly Eucharistic Adoration Please join us every Friday for Exposition and Adoration

of the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament following the

7:30 AM Morning Mass until 6:00 PM. The Seven

Sorrows of Mary Novena and the Sorrowful Mysteries of

the Rosary will be prayed until 9:00 a.m. Silent

Adoration will follow with the “Changing of the Guards” / (Adorers)

at the top of each hour until 6:00 PM. All are welcome to come and

adore Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.

Thank You Card from Sunny Hill Nursing Home We received a thank you card from Sunny Hill, the message says:

“Thank you for the gift deliveries. St. Joseph’s Church is always so

great to our residents. We appreciate your generosity and

thoughtfulness.”

–Danette Krieger

Activities Director

Sunny Hill Nursing Home

Mass Intentions Mass Intention envelopes are available in the back of church. Please

PRINT and completely fill out the front of the envelope. We will do

our best to accommodate your request. Mass Intentions are filled on

a first come, first served basis.

Our Mass intention dates are completely filled for 2021 and 2022 is

almost completely full. The Mass Intention Envelope MUST be

completely filled out in order to take your request. Envelopes

may be found behind the last pew of the church. If you have any

questions, please do not hesitate to call the rectory. Thank you very

much!

Youth Group

In January Deacon Neis is planning a trip for our youth to volunteer

at a soup kitchen or food pantry. Stay tuned. More to follow at a later

date.

Young Adult Group

For January we will be attending the 4 part Winter series of “Theol-

ogy on Tap” . The talks will be held at Ember’s Tap House, 933 S.

State Street, Lockport, IL 60441. The start time for each talk is 7

P.M.

January 10 – Veronica Lamlech – (TBD)

January 17 – Deacon Kevin Neis – “Evangelism for the Masses”

January 24 – Fr. Max Behna – “Mental Prayer – Journeying Deeper

Into the Spiritual

January 31 – Bishop Joseph Perry – Creating an Intentional Plan for

Your Live.

Watch the bulletin for future updates on this event

Christmas Mass Schedule, December 24, 25, 26

7:30 AM Friday, December 24, Extraordinary Form, Vigil of

Christmas (Does NOT fulfill the Christmas Mass Obligation)

4:00 PM, Friday, December 24, Ordinary Form, First Mass at

“Midnight” (Fulfills the Christmas Mass Obligation)

8:00 PM, Friday, December 24, Extraordinary Form, First Mass at

“Midnight” (Fulfills the Christmas Mass Obligation)

8:00 AM, Saturday, December 25, Extraordinary Form, Second Mass

at Dawn

10:00 AM, Saturday, December 25, Extraordinary Form, Third Mass

During the Day

N.B. Due to the number of Masses this weekend, there will be no

Saturday, 4:15 PM Ordinary Form Anticipatory Mass for Sunday,

December 26. You are, of course, invited to either of the Sunday

morning Masses here, and you are also free to attend Sunday Mass

elsewhere. Neither will there be the normally scheduled 6:00 PM

Extraordinary Form Anticipatory Mass, since I will be in Naperville.

4:30 PM, Saturday, December 25, Extraordinary Form, Third Mass

During the Day (Naperville)

8:00 AM, Sunday, December 26, Extraordinary Form, Sunday in the

Octave of Christmas

10:00 AM, Sunday, December 26, Extraordinary Form, Sunday in

the Octave of Christmas

4:30 PM, Sunday, December 26, Extraordinary Form, Sunday in the

Octave of Christmas (Naperville)

New Year’s Mass Schedule, December 31, January 1, 2

4:00 PM, Friday, December 31, Ordinary Form, Mary the Mother of

God

8:00 AM, Saturday, January 1, Extraordinary Form, Octave Day of

Christmas

10:00 AM, Saturday, January 1, Extraordinary Form, Octave Day of

Christmas

N.B. Due to the number of Masses this weekend, there will be no

Saturday, 4:15 PM Ordinary Form Anticipatory Mass for Sunday,

January 2. You are, of course, invited to either of the Sunday

morning Masses here, and you are also free to attend Sunday Mass

elsewhere. Neither will there be the normally scheduled 6:00 PM

Extraordinary Form Anticipatory Mass, since I will be in Naperville.

4:30 PM, Saturday, January 1, Extraordinary Form, Octave Day of

Christmas (Naperville)

8:00 AM, Sunday, January 2, Extraordinary Form, The Most Holy

Name of Jesus

10:00 AM, Sunday, January 2, Extraordinary Form, The Most Holy

Name of Jesus

4:30 PM, Sunday, January 2, Extraordinary Form, The Most Holy

Name of Jesus (Naperville)