S .JOSEPH · please feel free to call Deacon Chalo at 263-9553. Adult Faith Study St. Joseph Parish...
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ST.JOSEPH Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 31, 2021 “The people who sit in darkness have seen a great light. ” Scripture Readings: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 7-9 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 Mark 1:21-28 4521 N Arden Rd, 509-926-7133 Email: [email protected] Otis Orchards, WA Web site: stjoeparish.org
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ST.JOSEPH
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 31, 2021
“The people who sit in darkness have seen a great light.” Scripture Readings: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 7-9 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 Mark 1:21-28
4521 N Arden Rd, 509-926-7133 Email: [email protected] Otis Orchards, WA Web site: stjoeparish.org
WEEK AHEAD February 1-7
Tuesday After Mass Social 9am RCIA 6:30pm Sunday RE K-7 9am
St. Joseph Parish — Otis Orchards
Scriptures for February 7 Job 7:1-4, 6-7 Psalm 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 Mark 1:29-39
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MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, January 30 5:30pm People of the Parish Sunday, January 31 8:00am †Kathy Rudolph 10:30am †Dennis Pefley Tuesday, February 2 8:30am †Kathy Rudolph Wednesday, February 3 6pm †Kathy Rudolph Thursday, February 4 8:30am Isabelle Borkowski Friday, February 5 8:30am †Kathryn Clift Saturday, February 6 5:30pm †Dennis Pefley Sunday, February 7 8:00am Noel Roque 10:30am People of the Parish
Your 2021 Contribution Envelopes as well as 2021 Calendars are now available in the foyer. If a set of envelopes has not been assigned to you and you would like them please let the office know. If you are now making donations on line and no longer need envelopes, please let the parish of-fice know.
We are dedicating each hour of Adoration to a family of the parish starting with the A’s. When you are in adoration we just ask you to add a prayer for that family to your prayers. ADORATION HOURS FOR FAMILIES
Tuesday, Feb 2 Wednesday, Feb 3 12:30pm Carol Bui 6am Beth Burton 7am Rodney & Doris Butler 1:30pm Tom & 7pm Tahir & Angie Cader Matavee Burgess 8pm John & Maria Cahill 9pm Lanny & DJ Calkins
Immaculate Heart Retreat Center's Morning of Prayer - held at St. Joseph Parish, Otis Orchards “Reflections in Preparation for Lent: with Bishop Daly’s Pastoral Letter, The Most Holy Eucharist” Sr Mary Eucharista, SMMC. Wed, February 10, 9am–12pm. Includes Reconciliation and Adoration. Remember to bring your own coffee (not to be consumed in the church but saved for break). No cost. Donations for this event are welcome. Please register in advance: (509)448-1224 ext. 100 or visit www.ihrc.net
Catholic Schools Collection
Bishop Daly is inviting all parishioners in our Dio-cese to participate in this year’s Catholic Schools Collection. This collection is an annual collection Bishop Daly began 3 years ago to provide financial support for our parochial schools. Every communi-ty in our Diocese, even those without schools, bene-fit from the strength and health of our system of Catholic Schools. All parishioners should have received a mailing from Bishop Daly with information about this col-lection. If you did not receive a mailing and would like to donate please visit the diocesan website www.dioceseofspokane.org or place your donation in the special collection basket in the foyer next weekend.
Tuesday Faith Study Group, 6:30 – 7:30 pm. In the Parish Hall with masks & social distance. * Rosary and Marian Apparitions. Learning more with videos shown from the Catholic web platform, FORMED, followed by discussion on Feb 2nd, 9th, and 16th. * Catholic Teaching on St. Joseph, Our Parish Patron. Resources will include “The Consecration to St. Joseph”, Pope Francis’ Apostolic Letter on St. Joseph (2021), and videos from FORMED. On Feb 23rd, Mar 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd. There is no obligation to attend all sessions; come when you can. Please call or email Teresa in the Parish Office for more information and to sign up, 926-7133, [email protected]
Because of the Catholic School Collection the Spo-kane Valley Partners collection will be done on the weekend of February 13th & 14th.
Faith Formation
Nightwalk The House of Charity provides breakfast and lunch meal service to the general patrons. Our Par-ish makes sandwiches at St Joe’s on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, the next being Tuesday, February 9th at 9am. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Deacon Chalo at 263-9553.
Adult Faith Study
St. Joseph Parish Scripture Study on ZOOM: Thursday’s, 6:30pm. The Sunday Scripture read-ings are offered for reflection, discussion, & pray-er. Everyone is welcome, and you don’t need to commit to EVERY Thursday! Just email or call Kathy and she will get in touch with you with the details – [email protected], 990-3466.
EXPOSITION OF THE EUCHARIST In the Church Tuesday: 12:30-2:30pm Wednesday: Benediction 5-6, Adoration 6:30-10pm
In the Eucharist Chapel Wednesday 6-8am All are welcome to come and pray!
If you would like to sign up for a one hour time slot please call or email Sharon Elliott at 509-924-0336 or [email protected].
Religious Education
for K-7th Grades
RE classes continue Sundays, January 31, February 7, 21 & 28.
1st Sunday Communion.
For those who are unable to attend Mass with your fellow parishioners and receive Holy Com-munion, we want to offer you the opportunity to still receive! We want to offer this opportunity the first Sunday of every month, The next being February 7th. If you would like to receive please call the parish office 926-7133 and reserve a time-slot each month. We will begin distribution at 12 noon and offer Holy Communion for individuals every 5 minutes.
St. Joseph’s Baptism Schedule—2021 Classes: Baptism: January 31 March 28 April 4 Easter
Classes are held on Sundays, after the 10:30am Mass. Please call the parish office to register or if you have any questions, 926-7133
FOR ALL 8TH – 12TH GRADE STUDENTS
Youth Night with Mass
Sundays, 5:30 – 7:30 pm.
The next will be February 21st. Mass is at 5:30pm in the Church.
Sharing about our Catholic Faith 6:30 -7:00 pm in the Hall. Come to one or both!! All are asked to wear a mask and social distance.
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Catholic Charities
Winter Drive
Catholic Charities is in great need of Sleeping Bags (new or used) as well as gloves, mittens, hats, scarves, and
underwear for either male or female and all ages. These items can be put in the barrel in the foyer. No blankets needed at this time.
RCIA sessions are in our Parish hall on Tues-
days, 6:30–8:00 PM. Marie Bricher, the Faith For-
mation Director at St. Mary Parish, teaches and fa-cilitates the sessions. We are opening up the clas-ses to all those who might be interested, Catho-lics or non-Catholics. The next session is –February 2. For questions please contact Teresa at [email protected], 509-926-7133.
Sacraments of Confirmation
And First Eucharist
Important Dates
Parent Meeting, Thursday, February 11th at 6:30pm. Sunday Meetings: February 28, March 28, April 18, 1-3pm and Monday, May 3, 4-6pm. Celebration of Confirmation and First Eucharist: Thursday, May 6 at 6:00pm. Questions or concerns? Please contact Teresa at 926-7133 or [email protected].
On Wednesday evening we are including a Holy Hour with a Benediction of the Blessed Sacra-ment from 5 to 6pm, the hour before Mass. All are welcome.
In home helper needed.
Our parishioner, Heidi is getting more requests for in home care service than she can fill herself from families in need. No license is needed, but the ability to work overnight shifts is required. No smoking or vaping. Please contact her at 509-288-9940 for more information or if you should desire this vocation. This is a paid job.
WEEKLY COLLECTION 1/17/2021
Envelopes Plate TOTAL $ 3,285.00 $ 241.00 $ 3,526.00 Total for January to date: $ 13,224.93 Needed Monthly $ 31,200.00 Building Maintenance Fund total for Jan $180.00
AROUND THE DIOCESE +Safe Environment Program -
Protecting Our Children “When any person, in his or her official supervisory capacity with a nonprofit or for-profit organization, has reasonable cause to believe that a minor has suf-fered abuse or neglect caused by a person over whom he or she regularly exercises supervisory au-thority, he or she shall report such incident, or cause a report to be made, to the proper law enforcement agency, provided that the person alleged to have caused the abuse or neglect is employed by, con-tracted by, or volunteers with the organization and coaches, trains, educates, or counsels a minor(s) or regularly has unsupervised access to a minor(s) as part of the employment, contract, or voluntary ser-vice.” In other words, volunteers who supervise other volunteers who work with minors are re-quired to report any suspected abuse by others whom they supervise. Sited from RCW (1) (b). Reporting Suspected Abuse: To report any sus-pected abuse, please contact: Victims Assistance Coordinator (509) 353-0442 Office Phone, (509) 998-8340 Cell Phone Child Protective Services Spokane County (509)363-3333, (800)557-9671, (800)562-5624 Department of Social & Health Services, (866) 363-4276 Law Enforcement Spokane County: (509) 456-2233
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Eucharist to the homebound
We know that some of our fellow parishioners can-not make it to Mass, nor make it to the time slots on the first Sunday of the month to receive the Eucha-rist. If you still wish to receive the Eucharist while staying home, St. Joseph has Eucharistic ministers who bring the Eucharist to the homebound. We encourage you to call Cindy (926-7133) at the parish office to set up this service.
Griefshare
Join Griefshare, a faith-based 13 week Grief Recov-ery Support Group Offering two options – ONLINE BY ZOOM - weekly Mondays, 7-9 pm IN-PERSON (hosted by Hennessey’s Valley 1315 N. Pines Road) Weekly Tuesdays, 10:00am - Noon or Weekly Tuesdays, 6:30pm -8:30pm. Call Arlette Popiel 509-979-2255 or register www.griefshare.org
Are you the person that folks confide in? Are you carrying the prayer requests of others in your heart? The Lord may be leading you to be a Stephen Minis-ter. Men & Women are being sought by the Lord for a 2021 class. May you hear His voice. For more information please call Sally Stuber at 208-457-2234 The Catholic Foundation of Eastern Washington
Did you know that you can make a financial gift to your parish that will last forever? You can! To learn more contact Sr. Mary Tracy, SNJM (509) 358-7334 or email: [email protected]
Natural Family Planning Courses
Looking for marriage insurance? Try Natural Family Planning! It’s not only good for you, your spouse, your family, and your health, but it keeps God at the center of your relationship. To learn more visit www.live-the-love.org. Several courses offered REMOTELY will be starting in January. Check schedules and register online at https://ccli.powerappsportals.com/en-US/.
Catholic Daughters of America
Catholic Daughters of America, Court Madonna of the Valley’s next meeting is February 13, 9 - 10:30 am. By ZOOM. Call Patricia Schmidt 509.922.8478 for zoom information.
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice every-
where.” (MLK, Jr)
Justice Program at St. Aloysius Parish (zoomed)
As we move toward a more just society, we are challenged to become more informed. The upcom-ing social justice program provides that opportunity in a prayerful setting. Please RSVP as soon as possi-ble to Rita Amberg Waldref 313-7003 or [email protected]. Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love A 4 session process on racial justice. Tues, Feb. 2, 9, 16, & 23, 6:30-8:30 PM. Contact Rita for materials and Zoom links.
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Baptisms: Infants thru Adults
Call Parish Office for Parish policies
Marriage: Preparations begin at least four months in
advance of the wedding. Attendance at Marriage Preparation Weekends & other Diocesan regulations apply. Call Parish Office for Marriage policy.
Sick: Anointing of the Sick or Shut in Ministry—Call
the Parish Office
Religious Education Ministry
Preschool - 7th grade: Sunday 9:00—10:15 a.m.
Youth Ministry Meta & Gene Boik 309-3324
Youth 8th—12th Grades: Sunday 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults RCIA. Contact
Teresa for more information [email protected] or 926-7133.
Stephen Ministry Sally Stuber 208-457-2234
Parish Hall Rental Cindy Baird 926-7133
Wedding Coordinator Barbara Haney 926-7133
Altar Server Instructor Deb Lansford 263-7576
Denny Pefley 921-9181
Eucharistic Minister Instructor
Marilyn Lunneborg 226-3167
Lector Instructor Joe Biegler 255-9963
PARISH INFORMATION
Charity and Justice Committee:
Jim Baumker, [email protected] 255-9498
Evangelization Committee
Carolyn Holley [email protected] 999-8739
Faith Formation Council:
Teresa McCann 926-7133
Finance Council:
Brian Gehlen 879-0578
Pastoral Council:
Margie Frett 255-6276
Stewardship Committee:
Cheri Hoagburg 863-3748
Knights of Columbus:
Kevin Nicholls 994-8885
Prayer Chain:
Diana Andriolo, [email protected] 993-8036
Respect Life
Philip Wehr 385-7516
Seniors on the Go:
Ella Peterson 921-9561 Dianne Murray 315-4688
St. Gabriel’s Group (Mom’s Group):
Angie Cader 891-4007
Worldwide Marriage Encounter:
Ken & Cheryl Nagle 922-9813
WORSHIP (all in the Church)
Saturday - 5:30pm Sunday - 8:00am & 10:30am Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - am Wednesday—6:00pm
RECONCILIATION (In the Family Room)
Tuesday 12:30-1:30pm Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm
Saturday 4:00-5:00 pm or by appointment
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION TIMES
Tuesday 12:30—2:30pm (in the Church) Wednesday 6:00—8:00am (in the Chapel) and 5:00 - 6:00pm with Benediction 6:30—10:00pm (in the Church)
OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday: 8:30am—4:30pm
PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. Jose Millan, [email protected] Deacon Chalo Martinez - 263-9553 [email protected]
STAFF, 509-926-7133 Parish Secretary:
Cindy Baird, [email protected]
Finances:
Becky Schoultz, [email protected]
Religious Ed Director
Teresa McCann, [email protected]
Housekeeping and Building Maintenance
Barbara Haney and Desiree Wheeler
We continue to Livestream the 10:30am Sunday Mass for those whose health does not permit them to attend Mass. The link to watch can be found on the home page of the parish website StJoeParish.org
