23rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9/05/2010 St. Joseph Parish Paris, AR 72855
www.stjosephsweb.org Email: stjosephchurch2131@centurytel.net Parish #7460
Pastor: Father Eugene Luke, OSB Phone: 479-963-2131 cell # 438-4259
Deacon: Tom Pohlmeier Phone: 479-963-3355 cell # 438-0217
School Principal: Kimberlee Felix Phone: 479-963-2119
Confessions: Saturday 5:30PM & Sunday 8:30AM
Weekend Masses: Saturday 6:00PM & Sunday 9:00AM
Weekday Mass: 8:00AM Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
7:30PM Tuesday -- Mother of Perpetual Help Novena followed by Mass
**Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Tuesday 6:30-7:30pm
Mass Intentions
9/06 Monday NO MASS
9/07 7:30pm Tuesday +George Leo Neumeier Kenneth & Lisa Vines
9/08 8:00am Wednesday +Willene O’Bar Tom & Paulette Spivey
9/09 8:00am Thursday +Lorine Nehus Frank & Van Eckart
9/10 8:00am Friday +Paula Staff Mike & Jane Koehler
9/11 6:00pm Saturday +Lucy Adams Frank & Mary Beshoner
9/12 9:00am Sunday +Parishioners Father Eugene
SECOND SUNDAY: SEPTEMBER 11 & 12:
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
Saturday 6:00PM Deacon Tom Pohlmeier, Tom & Paulette Spivey
Sunday 9:00AM Deacon Tom & Sharon Pohlmeier, Marietta Schneider
LECTORS:
Saturday 6:00PM Celeste Fox
Sunday 9:00AM Gary Eveld
ORGANIST & CANTOR:
Saturday 6:00PM Randy Edelhuber, Debbie Rainwater
Sunday 9:00AM Beth Ullrich
SERVERS:
Saturday 6:00PM Levi Koch, Brayden Rainwater, MaKenzie Swedeen
Sunday 9:00AM Whitney & Jake Schneider
USHERS:
Saturday 6:00PM Mike & Jane Koehler, Jim & Charlotte Fletcher
Sunday 9:00AM Evelyn Bauer, Mary Freeman, Joan Harrison, Cody or Emily Lukas
GIFT BEARERS:
Saturday 6:00PM Jason & Rhonda Davis family
Sunday 9:00AM Ed & Martha Ullrich
ROSARY:
Saturday 6:00PM Mary Cauldwell
Sunday 9:00AM Marietta Schneider
COFFEE AND DONUTS next Sunday: Mother’s Society (Laverne picks up donuts)
Feast Days This Week: 9/08 - Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary; 9/09 - St. Peter Claver
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Sept. 12: Parish Council meeting (rescheduled due to holiday weekend) Also Stewardship meeting at 10:15
Sept. 12: Mother’s Society installation of officers at 9am Mass
Sept. 19: Parish potluck honoring Fr. Sebastian’s 60th anniversary of profession
Sept. 19: Catechetical Sunday - all teachers will be commissioned at 9am Mass
Sept. 22: RCIA sessions begin: 7pm in the meeting room in the rectory
Sept. 26: Religious Education classes begin. 10:15-11:30am
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RCIA classes will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 22, at 7pm. If you know of someone who is interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith, please invite them to these sessions. Any Catholic who wishes to enhance his/her own faith is also invited to attend. Questions? Call Gary & Patsy Eveld at 963-3720.
Religious Education classes for those who attend public school, grades K-12, will be on Sunday mornings after Mass, 10:15-11:30am, this year, beginning on Sunday, Sept. 26. Parents, please bring your children to these classes each week. For additional information contact Deacon Tom at 438-0217.
Fr. Sebastian will mark the 60th anniversary of his profession of vows on Sept. 16. His 55th anniversary of ordination was on May. 28. To celebrate this special occasion our parish will host a potluck in his honor after 9:00 Mass on Sept. 19. All parish families are asked to bring a main meat dish and a side dish (vegetable, salad or dessert). Drinks will be provided. Come join the celebration!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Anna Konert, Mary Farris, Janice Goodson, Alice Schluterman,
Adam Rainwater, Brooke Rainwater, Raymond Sharum, Joe Schluterman, Rick Nehus and Aubrey Doss.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to Jim & Betty Maddox, John & Sally Durkee, Dewayne & Leigh Ann Askins.
We welcome all visitors and invite newcomers to register at the church office where we would enjoy meeting you. If you regularly attend Mass at St. Joseph’s and are not yet a registered parishioner but would like to be, please contact the church office at 963-2131.
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St. Joseph School News
We continue to be very busy as we finish our third week of school. We are very excited about the Bazaar Saturday night and we thank all of you for your tremendous support.
We will not have school Monday, due to the Labor Day holiday.
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Capital Improvement Fund Update: Total received: Parish pledges and donations $111,216.11
Alumni pledges and donations $11,930.00. Total $123,146.11Balance in account as of 9/03 is $17,558.19
August 29 Collection: Adult (85) $2708. Youth $6. Children $15. Loose $255. Total $2984.
Aug. School Collection: $917. Diocesan (Home Missions) $515.
Our Lady of the Assumption in Booneville is holding a Garage Sale on Sept. 10th from 7am until 1pm and Sept. 11th from 7am until?. The proceeds will be going to our "New Church" building fund.
27th Annual Carnival of Sacred Heart of Mary Church, Barling, September 11th, 6-10pm, rain or shine.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of James Stovall whose funeral was Monday morning. Please pray also for Ed Leding whose funeral was in North Little Rock Saturday, with burial here at St. Joseph Cemetery. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light upon them. May they rest in peace.
Next Saturday, Sept. 11th, the Life Memorial will be in Logan County. 4,000 white crosses will be put in the ground at the Paris Airport, illustrating how many babies die due to abortion everyday in the US.
A memorial service for the unborn will be held at 2pm that afternoon at the airport.
The Catholic Youth Ministry of Sacred Heart, Charleston is sponsoring a Fall Bazaar on Sept. 17/18 in their hall. Each vendor will have their own specified booth ($40 rent) for anyone with a product to market (cosmetics, jewelry, crafts, quilts, canned goods, candles, purses, baked goods) Call Veronica at 965-3313.
The Crisis Intervention Center in Ft. Smith provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. An office is being opened in Booneville to serve all of Logan County. The Center’s Logan Co. advocate, June La Mie, is partnering with Sheriff Steve Smith and Police Chief O’Brien to develop protocols for responding to reports of rape or assault in Logan Co. They are looking for women from the Paris area to accompany the officer and the victim during transport to and from the exam location in Booneville. If you are able to serve in this capacity, please call June at 479-782-1821, ext 1018.
Sister Magdalen Stanton will teach two Calligraphy Classes at St. Scholastica Retreat Center on six consecutive Thursdays, September 9-October 14. The morning sessions will cover Uncial, a Celtic form of calligraphy in which all letters are capitalized. The evening sessions will cover Copperplate calligraphy. $50 plus $15 for supplies. 479-783-1135 to register or email retreats@stscho.org
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Visit the USCCB website www.foryourmarriage.org which offers daily tips to enhance your marriage.
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STEWARDSHIP CORNER
“Any one of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple.” (Luke 14:33)
When we first hear this statement it seems that Jesus is making an unrealistic demand upon us. How can we renounce all our possessions? We need them to live. However, what we must renounce is the belief that they belong to us. Everything we have belongs to God alone. All of our resources are entrusted to us not only for our own use, but also so that we can help others. Once we renounce the idea that we possess or are entitled to anything, it is much easier to share the many gifts that God has given us. Then we truly are His disciples.
Our annual Labor Day Bazaar being held this weekend is a good example of using the resources entrusted to us for the good of others, of sharing the gifts God has given us. All the prizes, the goods needed for all the booths - everything needed to make the Bazaar a success - is brought about through the generosity of our parishioners, many whose kids have long since graduated from St. Joseph School, but who still love our school and are willing to make a sacrificial gift of time, talent and treasure - all the qualities of a good Steward - to help keep our school open. We pray that God will once again bless the combined efforts of our parishioners and our school families as we share the many gifts He has given us.
Please support the businesses who advertise in our bulletin.
22nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8/29/2010 St. Joseph Parish, Paris, AR 72855
www.stjosephsweb.org Email: stjosephchurch2131@centurytel.net Parish #7460
Pastor: Father Eugene Luke, OSB Phone: 479-963-2131 cell # 438-4259
Deacon: Tom Pohlmeier Phone: 479-963-3355 cell # 438-0217
School Principal: Kimberlee Felix Phone: 479-963-2119
Confessions: Saturday 5:30pm & Sunday 8:30am
Weekend Masses: Saturday 6:00pm & Sunday 9:00am
Weekday Mass: 8:00 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
7:30pm Tuesday -- Mother of Perpetual Novena followed by Mass
**Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament -- Tuesday - 6:30-7:30pm
Mass Intentions
8/30 Monday NO MASS
8/31 7:30pm Tuesday +George Hatwig Louis Frederick
9/01 8:00am Wednesday +Georgette Zimmer Joan Harrison
9/02 8:00am Thursday +Muriel Hannay Mother’s Society
9/03 8:00am Friday +Herman Lensing Mary Cauldwell
9/04 5:00pm Saturday +Christina Marriott Freda Schmalz
9/05 9:00am Sunday +Parishioners Father Eugene
FIRST SUNDAY: September 4 & 5:
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
Saturday 5:00pm James & Rita Nehus, Celeste Fox
Sunday 9:00am Larry OR Vivian Fox, Mary Cauldwell, Margie Phillips
LECTORS:
Saturday 5:00pm Joyce Koch
Sunday 9:00am Randy Koch
ORGANIST & CANTOR:
Saturday 5:00pm Beth Ullrich (play and cantor)
Sunday 9:00am Emily Lukas, Elizabeth Thias
SERVERS:
Saturday 5:00pm Hunter Barnes, MaKenzie Swedeen, Jordan Rainwater
Sunday 9:00am Christian Lowery, Halli & Kytan Tencleve
USHERS:
Saturday 5:00pm Rita Robberson, Don Ullrich, Steve Elsken, Janet Schluterman
Sunday 9:00am John & Helen Thias, Harold & Alice Schluterman
GIFT BEARERS:
Saturday 5:00pm Alan & Jaime Jackson family
Sunday 9:00am Les & Linda Mitchell family
ROSARY:
Saturday 5:00pm Marietta Schneider
Sunday 9:00am Karen Binz
COFFEE AND DONUTS next Sunday: Sharon Pohlmeier (Sharon picks up donuts)
Feast Days This Week: 9/03-St. Gregory the Great, Pope (First Friday); 9/04 - (First Saturday)
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August 31: The Bazaar stands will be built beginning at 6pm.
Sept. 4: Mass at 5pm before the Bazaar.
Sept. 12: Parish Council meeting (rescheduled due to holiday weekend)
Sept. 12: Mother’s Society installation of officers at 9am Mass
Sept. 19: Parish potluck honoring Fr. Sebastian’s 60th anniversary of profession
Sept. 19: Catechetical Sunday - all teachers will be commissioned at 9am Mass
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The hall will be open until Tuesday evening to drop off items for the Rummage Sale.
Religious Education classes for those who attend public school, grades K-12, will be on Sunday mornings after Mass, 10:15-11:30am, this year, beginning on Sunday, Sept. 26.
Dorothy Lamb will teach K-2; Rosalia Rainwater will have grades 3-5; Rhonda Davis will teach 6-8, and Larry & Sarah Perreault will have 9-12. You may call Deacon Tom at 438-0217 if you have questions.
SAVE THE DATE: SEPTEMBER 19. Fr. Sebastian will celebrate the 60th anniversary of his profession on Sept. 16. His 55th anniversary of ordination was on May. 28. As a former parishioner and especially as a former pastor, our parish will host a potluck in his honor after the 9:00 Mass on Sept. 19. All parish families are asked to bring a main meat dish and a side dish (vegetable, salad or dessert). Drinks will be provided.
We hope to have a big crowd on hand to congratulate Fr. Sebastian on this very special occasion in his life.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Rose Mary Schmutzler, Audrey Thias, Sally Durkee, Hasten Freeman, Eric Rainwater, Kent Freeman, Randy Anhalt, Sebastian Wells, Stephen Elsken, Richard Lamb,
Leigh Ann Askins, Taylor Baine, Ralph Cooper and Dorothy Schneider.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to Gary & Barbara Robinson and Doyle & Margie Benson.
We welcome all visitors and invite newcomers to register at the church office where we would enjoy meeting you. If you regularly attend Mass at St. Joseph’s and are not yet a registered parishioner but would like to be, please contact the church office at 963-2131.
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St. Joseph School News
Classes will dismiss at 1:30 on Friday, Sept. 3. We will be out of school for Labor Day on Monday, the 6th.
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Capital Improvement Fund Update: Total received: Parish pledges and donations $110,031.11
Alumni pledges and donations $11,905.00. Total $121,936.11 Balance in account as of 8/27 is $16,373.19
August 22 Collection: Adult (81) $2122. Youth $4. Children $14. Loose $305. Total $2446.
BINGO WORKERS:
6-7pm: Celeste Fox, Shirley Kiefer, Rita Roberson (Caller - Eddie Sims)
7-8pm: Theresa Naegle, Rita Nehus, Beth Ullrich, Evelyn Bauer (Caller - James & Charlotte Fletcher)
8-9pm: Mary Ann Beshoner, Karen Binz, Gloria Lievsay, Kay Lunsford (Caller Gary Simmons)
9-10pm: Sheila Law, Kathy Schluterman, Evelyn Bauer (Caller - Bret Sullivan)
10-11pm: Mary Cauldwell, Katie Simmons, Rita Roberson (Caller - Tom Spivey)
Country Store: 12-15 items. Grab Bag: 8-10 items. Kid Games: Small prizes. Cake & Pie: At least 2. Bingo: Any nice prizes (Call Evelyn at 963-2392 or Rita at 963-2785 for pick up).
Rummage Sale (Hall is open until Tuesday evening for drop off) (Call Randy at 963-2949 for pick up)
On Saturday, Sept. 11th, the Life Memorial will be in Logan County. 4,000 white crosses will be put in the ground at the Paris Airport, illustrating how many babies die due to abortion everyday in the US. If you can help, crosses will be set up at 9:00 that morning at the airport. A memorial service for the unborn will be held at 2pm that afternoon at the airport. The crosses will stay in place until Oct. 2. Volunteers will again be needed to help take them down and repack them for travel. This display of crosses hopefully will make an impact and help us all visualize how many abortions take place in our country every day - how many babies die cruelly and needlessly simply because the parents decide they are not wanted. Everyone is encouraged to make plans to attend the memorial service, and to help with the crosses, if possible.
The Crisis Intervention Center in Ft. Smith provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. An office is being opened in Booneville to serve all of Logan County. The Center’s Logan Co. advocate, June La Mie, is partnering with Sheriff Steve Smith and Police Chief O’Brien to develop protocols for responding to reports of rape or assault in Logan Co. They are looking for women from the Paris area to accompany the officer and the victim during transport to and from the exam location in Booneville. If you are able to serve in this capacity, please call June at 479-782-1821, ext 1018.
SEPTEMBER BEREAVEMENT COMMITTEE
Mary Beshoner, Barbara Beshoner, Evelyn Berry, Karen Binz, Barbara Bordenet, Beverly Bradley, Laura Bujarski,
Mary Cauthron, Rosemary Cauthron, Jackie Chambers, Paula Cooper, Alice Cooper, Patsy Eveld, Sharon Pohlmeier
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Visit the USCCB website www.foryourmarriage.org which offers daily tips to enhance your marriage.
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STEWARDSHIP CORNER
“Rather, when you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind; blessed indeed will you be because of their inability to repay you.” (Luke 14:14)
We have a difficult time with the concept of giving without expecting something in return. Even when we give to charity we often want something in return - a raffle ticket, a dinner, a chance to play golf. Yet, as Christian stewards we need to remember that the true reward for our giving awaits us in heaven.
We should all be very grateful to the Christian Stewards who are accepting the ministry of being teachers in our Religious Education program. They have been very generous in agreeing to give their time and talent for the good of the children and youth of our parish. The only thing being asked in return for their efforts is that parents bring their children to class. The education of our children in their Catholic Faith is one of the most critical, most important things we can do for them. Please ask God to bless Larry & Sarah, Rhonda, Rosalia and Dorothy.
21st SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8/22/2010 St. Joseph Parish Paris, AR 72855
www.stjosephsweb.org Email: stjosephchurch2131@centurytel.net Parish #7460
Pastor: Father Eugene Luke, OSB Phone: 479-963-2131 Cell #438-4259
Deacon: Tom Pohlmeier Phone: 479-963-3355 Cell #438-0217
School Principal: Kimberlee Felix Phone: 479-963-2119
Confessions: Saturday 5:30PM & Sunday 8:30AM
Weekend Masses: Saturday 6:00PM & Sunday 9:00AM
Weekday Mass: 8:00AM Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
7:30PM Tuesday -- Mother of Perpetual Help Novena followed by Mass
**Tuesday 6:30-7:30PM------- Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Mass Intentions
8/23 Monday NO MASS
8/24 7:30pm Tuesday +Wilma Baltz Gary & Katie Simmons
8/25 8:00am Wednesday +Rosa Brown Tom & Paulette Spivey
8/26 8:00am Thursday +Georgia Eckart Loretta Goldsworthy
8/27 8:00am Friday +Mary Zeiler Jennifer Gray
8/28 6:00pm Saturday +Martha Lambertson Anna Konert
8/29 9:00am Sunday +Parishioners Father Eugene
FIFTH SUNDAY: AUGUST 28 & 29:
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
Saturday 6:00PM Mary Cauldwell, Patty Adams, Mary Beshoner
Sunday 9:00AM Les and Linda Mitchell, Kathy Schluterman
LECTORS:
Saturday 6:00PM Debbie Rainwater
Sunday 9:00AM Beth Ullrich
ORGANIST & CANTOR:
Saturday 6:00PM
Sunday 9:00AM Hanna Schmalz, Betty Maddox
SERVERS:
Saturday 6:00PM Levi Koch, Brayden Rainwater, Brooke Rainwater
Sunday 9:00AM Josh & Jonathon Vines, Brianna Schluterman,
USHERS:
Saturday 6:00PM Mike & Jane Koehler, Jim & Charlotte Fletcher
Sunday 9:00AM Kenneth Vines, Joe Schluterman, Gary &Katie Simmons
GIFT BEARERS:
Saturday 6:00PM Gary & Rosalia Rainwater
Sunday 9:00AM Joan Harrison & Carla Molton family
ROSARY:
Saturday 6:00PM Mary Cauldwell
Sunday 9:00AM
COFFEE AND DONUTS next Sunday: Aug. 29: Mary Cauthron (Laverne picks up donuts)
Feast Days This Week: 8/23-St. Rose of Lima; 8/24 - St. Bartholomew, Apostle; 8/25 - St. Louis of France and St. Joseph Calasanz; 8/27 - St. Monica; 8/28 - St. Augustine
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Aug. 22: Men’s Club meeting in Sister’s house at 7:00pm
Aug. 23: Hall opens for Bazaar Rummage Sale items to be dropped off
Aug. 31: Bazaar stands will be built beginning at 6pm.
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August 15 Collection: Adult (77) $2363.88. Youth $4. Children $8. Loose $273. Total $2648.88.
Please have items for the September calendar to the church office by Tuesday.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to David Rhineheart, Alene Ihle, Kathy Nehus, Sara Schultes,
Mike Koehler, Holly Lowe, Jordan Vines, Justin Lloyd and Gary Hall.
For those who may have missed the bulletin containing the list of needed donations for the Bazaar:
Country Store: 12-15 items. Grab Bag: 8-10 items. Kid Games: Small prizes. Cake & Pie: At least 2. Bingo: Any nice prizes (Call Evelyn at 963-2392 or Rita at 963-2785 for pick up).
Rummage Sale items (Hall opens Monday morning for drop off) (Call Randy at 963-2949 for pick up)
SAVE THE DATE: SEPTEMBER 19. Fr. Sebastian will celebrate the 60th anniversary of his profession on Sept. 16. His 55th anniversary of ordination was on May. 28. As a former parishioner and especially as a former pastor, our parish will host a potluck in his honor after the 9:00 Mass on Sept. 19. All parish families are asked to bring a main meat dish and a side dish (vegetable, salad or dessert). Drinks will be provided.
We hope to have a big crowd on hand to congratulate Fr. Sebastian on this very special occasion in his life.
We welcome all visitors and invite newcomers to register at the church office where we would enjoy meeting you. If you regularly attend Mass at St. Joseph’s and are not yet a registered parishioner but would like to be, please contact the church office at 963-2131.
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St. Joseph School News
Our first week of classes went very well. Students and faculty are excited to be back.
Thank you to all who attended our Open House last Sunday. St. Joseph School is very grateful for your continued support.
Kathy appreciates very much the donations given to the cafeteria.
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Capital Improvement Fund Update: Total received: Parish pledges and donations $109,061.11
Alumni pledges and donations $11,865.00. Total $120,926.11. Balance in account as of 8/20 is $15,363.19
You may have heard that due to the prayers, dedication and perseverance of many people, the abortion mill in Fayetteville has closed. Fr. John Antony will celebrate Mass on Sat, August 28th at 10am across the street from the closed abortion clinic at 1011 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville. The Mass sponsored by the NWA Catholic Respect Life Council is to memorialize the more than 20,000 pre-born infants who died in that building, and to pray for the spiritual restoration of their parents, grandparents, clinic staff and abortionist William Harrison. For further information please contact Sheila at 479-657-6796.
A Mass celebrating Mother Teresa's 100th birthday will be held at 5:30pm Thurs., Aug. 26, at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in LR. Father Matt Garrison will be the celebrant. A special song composed for the occasion will be performed at the Mass for the first time. The Missionaries of Charity also invite everyone to attend a Mass celebrating the feast day of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta at 9am, Sat., Sept. 4, the 13th anniversary of her death, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in LR with Bishop Taylor as celebrant.
Want to be all you can be? In his “Theology of the Body” series, Pope John Paul II taught that couples are called to totally give themselves to one another in marriage. When you offer the gift of Natural Family Planning to your spouse you become more the person you are called to be, and your marriage is strengthened. NFP classes start Sun., Sept 12, 2-5pm at Church of the Assumption in Atkins. Call Jim or Susan at 479-641-1166 or email jcarfagno@yahoo.com.
Sister Diane Langford, CDP, will present a retreat, “Contemplative Prayer—Window to Our True Selves,” at St. Scholastica Retreat Center, August 27-28. $100 fee includes all materials, one night’s lodging, and two meals. 479-783-1135 or retreats@stscho.org to register, or visit our website at www.stscho.org
Sister Magdalen Stanton will teach two Calligraphy Classes at St. Scholastica Retreat Center on six consecutive Thursdays, September 9-October 14. The morning sessions will cover Uncial, a Celtic form of calligraphy in which all letters are capitalized. The evening sessions will cover Copperplate calligraphy. $50 plus $15 for supplies. 479-783-1135 to register or email retreats@stscho.org
POST-ABORTION SUPPORT GROUP: Do you feel alone, hurting or unforgiven from a past abortion? The Respect Life Office, through Project Rachel, is starting a support group, beginning the third week in September. The spiritual journey lasts 11 weeks, with small groups of 6-8. Groups will be formed in Little Rock, Fayetteville and Hot Springs. All names and meeting places are strictly confidential. For details call 501- 664-0340, ext. 357. All inquiries must be made by September 20, 2010.
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You tune up your car; you do preventive maintenance on your home. Your marriage deserves at least as much marriage maintenance. Attending a marriage enrichment program is like marriage insurance. Don’t wait till it breaks down. What have you done for your marriage today?
Visit the USCCB website www.foryourmarriage.org which offers daily tips to enhance your marriage.
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STEWARDSHIP CORNER
“For behold, some are last who will be first and some are first who will be last.” (Luke 13:30)
Our standards in our society are so different from God’s standards. We often rate or rank people by what they have, how powerful they are, or how successful they are. Jesus reminds us that God will not judge us by the same earthly standards.
Thank you to Larry Fox for facilitating two sessions of the VIRTUS training on Tuesday. We are very grateful for the donation of your time (2:30 - 9:00pm) and talent, and for showing us what it means to be a good Steward, using the gifts God has given you. Both sessions were very well attended. Thanks to all who came, who took time out of your day to do what the Bishops have asked you to do. You are all Stewards as well, volunteering your time in various ministries for the good of our church and school.
Remember to support the businesses who advertise in our bulletin.
ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY 8/15/2010 St. Joseph Parish Paris, AR 72855
www.stjosephsweb.org Email: stjosephchurch2131@centurytel.net Parish #7460
Pastor: Father Eugene Luke, OSB Phone: 479-963-2131 cell # 438-4259
Deacon: Tom Pohlmeier Phone: 479-963-3355 cell # 438-0217
School Principal: Kimberlee Felix Phone: 479-963-2119
Confessions: Saturday 5:30PM & Sunday 8:30AM
Weekend Masses: Saturday 6:00PM & Sunday 9:00AM
Weekday Mass: 8:00AM Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
7:30PM Tuesday -- Mother of Perpetual Help Novena followed by Mass
**Tuesday 6:30-7:30PM------- Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Mass Intentions
8/16 Monday NO MASS
8/17 7:30pm Tuesday +Freda Koenig Jerry & Mary Freeman
8/18 8:00am Wednesday +Lucille Fischer Hilda Elsken
8/19 8:00am Thursday +Helen Ritch Megan Hertlein
8/20 8:00am Friday +Fred Zimmer Bob & Karen McChesney
8/21 6:00pm Saturday +Elizabeth Fox John Paul & Judy Koch
8/22 9:00am Sunday +Parishioners Father Eugene
FOURTH SUNDAY: AUGUST 21 & 22:
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
Saturday 6:00PM James & Rita Nehus, Joyce Koch
Sunday 9:00AM Ed & Martha Ullrich, Karen Binz
LECTORS:
Saturday 6:00PM Mary Cauldwell
Sunday 9:00AM Linda Mitchell
ORGANIST & CANTOR:
Saturday 6:00PM Kelsey Fox
Sunday 9:00AM Choir
SERVERS:
Saturday 6:00PM Morgan & Austin Davis, Hunter Barnes
Sunday 9:00AM Daisy Mitchell, Anna Sullivan, Eric Cauthron
USHERS:
Saturday 6:00PM Nick Neumeier, Raymond & Dottie Neumeier, Donna Mauer
Sunday 9:00AM Joe, Kathy & Brianna Schluterman, Raymond Kiefer
GIFT BEARERS:
Saturday 6:00PM Richard & Dorothy Lamb family
Sunday 9:00AM Jason & Holly Komp family
ROSARY:
Saturday 6:00PM Mary Cauldwell
Sunday 9:00AM Jim and Paula O’Bar
COFFEE AND DONUTS next Sunday: Aug. 22: Larry Schmalz (Randy picks up donuts)
Feast Days This Week: 8/16 - St. Stephen, King of Hungary; 8/19 - St. John Eudes; 8/20 - St. Bernard;
8/21 - St. Pius X, Pope
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Aug 14/15: Catholic Home Missions Appeal Second Collection
Aug. 15: Coffee and Donuts in School Cafeteria
Meet Mrs. Felix/St. Joseph School Open House after 9:00 Mass - EVERYONE IS INVITED!
Aug. 16: School begins at St. Joseph
Aug. 17: VIRTUS training: 3:15 & 6:30pm in the Sister’s House
Aug. 22: Men’s Club meeting in Sister’s house at 7:00pm
Aug. 23: Hall opens for Bazaar Rummage Sale items
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TWO SESSIONS OF VIRTUS TRAINING - “The Protection of God’s Children” - have been scheduled for Tuesday, August 17. In order to accommodate work schedules of parishioners and teachers, an afternoon and an evening training have been scheduled: the first will be at 3:15 and the second will begin at 6:30pm, each lasting approximately 2 hours.
ALL USHERS, EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS AND LECTORS, as well as CCD teachers and St. Joseph School employees and volunteers are required to be trained.
VIRTUS is an instrument to help us all become aware of any signs of abuse among our children and young people. It is not an accusation against anyone nor is it meant to be a hardship on anyone.
ALL PARISHIONERS, whether you participate in any ministries or not, whether you teach or not, are encouraged to attend one of these sessions. You will find it very interesting and informative. If possible, please contact the church office if you plan to attend so materials can be ordered.
August 8 Collection: Adult (74) $2249.10. Youth $6. Children $10. Loose $231. Total $2496.10
We welcome all visitors and invite newcomers to register at the church office where we would enjoy meeting you. If you regularly attend Mass at St. Joseph’s and are not yet a registered parishioner but would like to be, please contact the church office at 963-2131.
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St. Joseph School News
CLASSES BEGIN TOMORROW, AUGUST 16, AT 8:00am!!
Today, August 15, after 9:00 Mass, coffee and donuts will be held in the school cafeteria for a “MEET OUR NEW PRINCIPAL/OPEN HOUSE.” This is an opportunity to welcome Mrs. Felix and her family, and also Kim Willmann, our new teacher for grades 4/5. Classrooms will be open.
VIRTUS training is on Aug. 17 for those who plan to volunteer in any capacity within the school. See front page of bulletin for details.
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Capital Improvement Fund Update: Total received: Parish pledges and donations $108,191.11
Alumni pledges and donations $11,765.00. Total $119,956.11Balance in account as of 8/13 is $14,393.19
HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Sandy Schluterman, Elizabeth Thias, Ronnie Randolph, Donald Binz, Bret Sullivan and Angel Frederick.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to Ronnie & Robbie Randolph, Tom & Paulette Spivey, Larry & Jo Watts,
Mike & Jane Koehler, Brent & Debbie Lowe and Gerald & Barbara Forst.
A REMINDER THAT A LIST OF REQUESTED ITEMS FOR THE VARIOUS BAZAAR STANDS WAS PUBLISHED WITH LAST WEEKEND’S BULLETIN. Please bring everything to the Sister’s house. We will try to have the door unlocked on weekdays. To avoid confusion, you are asked to label which stand your items are for (for example: Bingo, Grab Bag)
If you have Bingo items to be picked up, you may call Evelyn at 963-2392 or Rita at 963-2785.
Anything for the Rummage Sale may be put directly in the hall beginning Monday, Aug 23.
To have Rummage Sale items picked up, call Randy at 963-2949
If you have not received a packet of Bazaar raffle tickets, please call the parish office. (963-2131)
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES will begin after Labor Day. WE ARE IN NEED OF AT LEAST ONE TEACHER, so please call Deacon Tom at 438-0217 if you are able to help with this. There is a possibility that we might need to move classes to Sunday mornings at 10:15 this year.
RCIA sessions will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 22, at 7pm in the meeting room in the rectory. Feel free to invite anyone you know who is interested in learning more about the Catholic faith. For additional information contact Gary &Patsy Eveld: 963-3720.
River City Catholic Singles: Aug. 20 - Game night at Melanie’s (452-8515) Aug. 25 - Supper at Jerry Neels BBQ (Call Joe at 806-2892). Aug. 28 - Carpool to Broadway Joe’s for dinner, then attend Mass at Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, east of Muldrow (Call Cecilia at 918-427-1239).
St. Scholastica Retreat Center, Aug. 27-28, “Contemplative Prayer - Window to Our True Selves,” presented by Sr. Diane Langford, CDP. $100 fee includes materials, one night’s lodging, and two meals. To register, please contact the center at 479-783-1135 or email retreats@stscho.org,
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“What makes a relationship work is having things in common. What makes a relationship passionate are our differences.” What are three things you have in common with your spouse, and three things that are different? What have you done for your marriage today?
Visit the USCCB website www.foryourmarriage.org which offers daily tips to enhance your marriage.
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STEWARDSHIP CORNER
“The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.”
(Luke 1:49)
Mary reminds us of the very foundation for stewardship. The Lord has done great things for all of us. Every single thing we have is a gift from God. He has blessed us abundantly - in little ways and in great ways, so when we are called upon to share some of our gifts with the world we should remember the lesson of the Blessed Virgin. We should say “Yes” trusting that God is good and He will take care of us. He does great things for us!
Might Jesus be calling you to help with our Religious Education program this year? Do we take for granted those who have taught year after year, not thinking of the commitment of time and talent that it takes? Consider saying “Yes” to offering your stewardship this year!
Remember to support the businesses who advertise in our bulletin.
19th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8/08/2010 St. Joseph Parish Paris, AR 72855
www.stjosephsweb.org Email: stjosephchurch2131@centurytel.net Parish #7460
Pastor: Father Eugene Luke, OSB Phone: 479-963-2131 cell # 438-4259
Deacon: Tom Pohlmeier Phone: 479-963-3355 cell # 438-0217
School Principal: Kimberlee Felix Phone: 479-963-2119 (school )
Confessions: Saturday 5:30PM & Sunday 8:30AM
Weekend Masses: Saturday 6:00PM & Sunday 9:00AM
Weekday Mass: 8:00AM Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
7:30PM Tuesday -- Mother of Perpetual Help Novena followed by Mass
Tuesday 6:30-7:30PM------- Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Mass Intentions
8/09 Monday NO MASS
8/10 7:30pm Tuesday +Lorine Nehus Gary & Barbara Robinson
8/11 8:00am Wednesday +Betty Baltz Herman & Angel Frederick
8/12 8:00am Thursday +Georgette Zimmer Dorothy Koch
8/13 8:00am Friday +George Leo Neumeier Kenneth & Lisa Vines
8/14 6:00pm Saturday +Otto Schmalz (Anniv) Frieda Schmalz
8/15 9:00am Sunday +Parishioners Father Eugene
THIRD SUNDAY: AUGUST 14 & 15
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
Saturday 6:00PM Marcus Rainwater, Mike & Regina Ahrns
Sunday 9:00AM Gary & Katie Simmons, Patsy Eveld
LECTORS:
Saturday 6:00PM James Nehus
Sunday 9:00AM Jared Petz
ORGANIST & CANTOR:
Saturday 6:00PM Jim Kiefer (play and cantor)
Sunday 9:00AM Hanna Schmalz
SERVERS:
Saturday 6:00PM Levi Koch, Brayden & Brooke Rainwater
Sunday 9:00AM Josh & Jonathan Vines, Joseph Huck
USHERS:
Saturday 6:00PM Adolph Forst, Debbie Lowe, Racine & Mary Beth Nehus
Sunday 9:00AM Joe Bujarski & Glenn Baird,
GIFT BEARERS:
Saturday 6:00PM James & Rita Nehus
Sunday 9:00AM Jerry & Kim Swedeen family
ROSARY:
Saturday 6:00PM Mary Beshoner
Sunday 9:00AM Gary &Katie Simmons
COFFEE AND DONUTS next Sunday: (In the school cafeteria) Dottie Neumeier (Dottie picks up donuts)
Feast Days This Week: 8/09 - St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross; 8/10 - St. Lawrence: 8/11 - St. Clare;
8/12 - St. Jane Frances de Chantal; 8/13 - St. Pontian, Pope, & St. Hippolytus; 8/14 - St. Maximilian Kolbe
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Aug. 8: Stewardship meeting and Mother’s Society meeting after coffee and donuts
Aug. 12: Back to School Swim Party for St. Joseph School students & families at Subiaco Academy Pool
Aug 14/15: Catholic Home Missions Appeal Second Collection
Aug. 16: School begins at St. Joseph
Aug. 17: VIRTUS training: 3:15 & 6:30pm in the Sister’s House
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MEET OUR NEW PRINCIPAL: Next Sunday, August 15, coffee and donuts after 9:00 Mass will be held in the school cafeteria. This will provide an opportunity for everyone to meet and welcome Kimberlee Felix, our new principal, and her family.
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TWO SESSIONS OF VIRTUS TRAINING - “The Protection of God’s Children” - have been scheduled for Tuesday, August 17. In order to accommodate work schedules of parishioners and teachers, an afternoon and an evening training have been scheduled: the first will be at 3:15 and the second will begin at 6:30pm, each lasting approximately 2 hours.
ALL USHERS, EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS AND LECTORS, as well as CCD teachers and St. Joseph School employees and volunteers are required to be trained.
VIRTUS is an instrument to help us all become aware of any signs of abuse among our children and young people. It is not an accusation against anyone nor is it meant to be a hardship on anyone.
ALL PARISHIONERS, whether you participate in any ministries or not, whether you teach or not, are encouraged to attend one of these sessions. You will find it very interesting and informative. If possible, please contact the church office if you plan to attend so materials can be ordered.
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We welcome all visitors and invite newcomers to register at the church office where we would enjoy meeting you. If you regularly attend Mass at St. Joseph’s and are not yet a registered parishioner but would like to be, please contact the church office at 963-2131.
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St. Joseph School News
SCHOOL IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!! FIRST DAY - MONDAY, AUGUST 16!!
A Back-to-School Swim Party will be held on Thursday, Aug. 12, at the Subiaco Academy pool, 6-8pm.
All St. Joseph School faculty, students and their families are invited and encouraged to attend. The PTO
will provide hot dogs, chips and drinks.
Next Sunday, August 15, after 9:00 Mass, coffee and donuts will be held in the school cafeteria for a “MEET OUR NEW PRINCIPAL/OPEN HOUSE.” This is an opportunity to welcome Mrs. Felix and her family, and also Kim Willmann, our new teacher for grades 4/5. Classrooms will be open, so families are asked to bring school supplies, items from the teacher wish list & kitchen shower list on Sunday rather than on Monday.
VIRTUS training is on Aug. 17 for those who plan to volunteer in any capacity within the school. See front page of bulletin for details.
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Capital Improvement Fund Update: Total received: Parish pledges and donations $107,491.11
Alumni pledges and donations $11,765.00. Total $119,256.11. Balance in account as of 8/06 is $13,668.19.
Please take a minute to look over today’s bulletin attachment concerning the Labor Day Bazaar.
If you have not received a packet of Bazaar raffle tickets, please call the parish office. (963-2131)
August 1 Collection: Adult(88) $3844.80. Youth $1. Children $18.50. Loose $289. Total $4153.30.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Teresa Schneider, Don Ullrich, Marisa Schluterman, Gordon Law, Gianna Perreault, Bobbsy Uhrich, Tori Schluterman, Stephen Harrison, Lea Schmalz, Betty Forst,
Beverly Bradley and Amanda Koch.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to George & Vicky Zeiler, Jason & Holly Komp, Randy & Jane Koch and
Ed & Martha Ullrich.
Prayers are requested for Ann Martin who is in the hospital at this time.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Lawrence Beshoner, brother of parishioners Barbara Bordenet and Rita Lorenzo, who died recently in Kansas City, MO. May he rest in peace.
AUGUST BEREAVEMENT COMMITTEE
Patty Adams, Regina Ahrns, Stacie Anhalt, Hermina Anhalt, Mary Appleton, Leigh Ann Askins, Rebecca Bariola, Cecilia Bauer, Evelyn Bauer, Ruth Baumgartner, Tosha Baumgartner, Margie Benson, Kay Benz, Helen Berg, Layvonna Berg, Patsy Eveld, Sharon Pohlmeier
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“If I speak in human and angelic tongues but do not have love, I am a resounding gong or a clashing cymbal.” (1 Cor. 13:1) Some people’s “love language” is acts of service, physical touch, giving gifts, or quality time. How do you show love? What have you done for your marriage today?
Visit the USCCB website www.foryourmarriage.org which offers daily tips to enhance your marriage.
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STEWARDSHIP CORNER
“For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” Luke 12:15
Jesus tells us to build up our treasure in heaven. The world encourages us to build up our treasure in real estate, investments, and material goods. How much time are we investing in building up worldly treasure? How much time are we investing in building up a heavenly treasure? To invest more time in the things of heaven, we must let go of some of the things of this world.
Being a Greeter/Usher is an opportunity to build up treasure in heaven Opening the door and giving a warm greeting is a wonderful way to make visitors to our church feel welcome. It’s also a great opportunity to keep in touch with fellow parishioners, speaking to them and welcoming them as they come into church. It’s an opportunity to help everyone feel a part of our parish family. We are currently in need of ushers for the Sunday morning 9:00 Mass. Is this a way you can share your time and talent? Are you willing to invest a small amount of time in the things of heaven?
Contact the office (963-2131) or Mike & Jane Koehler at (963-6825.)
Remember to support the businesses who advertise in our bulletin.
18th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8/01/2010 St. Joseph Parish Paris, AR 72855
www.stjosephsweb.org Email: stjosephchurch2131@centurytel.net Parish #7460
Pastor: Father Eugene Luke, OSB Phone: 479-963-2131 Cell # 438-4259
Deacon: Tom Pohlmeier Phone: 479-963-3355 Cell # 438-0217
School Principal: Kimberlee Felix Phone: 479-963-2119
Confessions: Saturday 5:30PM & Sunday 8:30AM
Weekend Masses: Saturday 6:00PM & Sunday 9:00AM
Weekday Mass: 8:00AM Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
7:30PM Tuesday -- Mother of Perpetual Help Novena followed by Mass
**Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Tuesday - 6:30-7:30pm
Mass Intentions
8/02 Monday NO MASS
8/03 7:30pm Tuesday +Gerald Baumgartner Greg & Mary Pfeiffer
8/04 8:00am Wednesday +Lucille Pfeiffer Kenneth & Lisa Vines
8/05 8:00am Thursday +Paul Schluterman Tom & Paulette Spivey
8/06 8:00am Friday +Henry Anhalt Frank & Mary Beshoner
8/07 6:00pm Saturday +Charles Elsken David & Patty Adams
8/08 9:00am Sunday +Parishioners Fr. Eugene
SECOND SUNDAY: August 7 & 8:
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
Saturday 6:00PM Deacon Tom Pohlmeier, Tom & Paulette Spivey
Sunday 9:00AM Deacon Tom Pohlmeier, Kenneth & Lisa Vines
LECTORS:
Saturday 6:00PM Celeste Fox
Sunday 9:00AM Gary Eveld
ORGANIST & CANTOR:
Saturday 6:00PM Randy Edelhuber, Debbie Rainwater
Sunday 9:00AM Beth Ullrich
SERVERS:
Saturday 6:00PM Levi Koch, Brayden Rainwater, Brooke Rainwater
Sunday 9:00AM Josh & Jonathon Vines, Eric Cauthron
USHERS:
Saturday 6:00PM Mike & Jane Koehler, Jim & Charlotte Fletcher
Sunday 9:00AM Bill & Theresa Naegle, Richard Lamb, Raymond Sharum
GIFT BEARERS:
Saturday 6:00PM Mike & Regina Ahrns
Sunday 9:00AM Bret, Mary & Anna Sullivan
ROSARY:
Saturday 6:00PM Mary Cauldwell
Sunday 9:00AM Marietta Schneider
COFFEE AND DONUTS next Sunday: Mother’s Society (Laverne picks up donuts)
Feast Days This Week: 8/02 - St. Eusebius of Vercelli & St. Peter Julian Eynard; 8/04 - St. John Vianney;
8/05- Dedication of St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome; 8/06 - The Transfiguration of the Lord (First Friday); 8/07 - St. Sixtus II, Pope & Companions, St. Cajetan (First Saturday)
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Aug. 1: Parish Council meeting after coffee and donuts
Aug. 5: Swim Party for the parish, sponsored by the Mother’s Society. 6-10pm at City Pool
Aug. 8: Stewardship meeting and Mother’s Society meeting after coffee and donuts
Aug. 12: Back to School Swim Party for St. Joseph School students & families at Subiaco Academy Pool
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Sheila Law, Dean Orr, MaKenzie Swedeen, Rod Monday,
John Gronwald, Robert Nehus, Charlotte Fletcher, Bruce Cooper and John Durkee.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to David & Margaret Willems (40 years), Larry & Sarah Perreault and
Rod & Amy Monday (25 years)
VIRTUS training - “The Protection of God’s Children” - will be held shortly after school begins.
ALL USHERS, EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS AND LECTORS, as well as CCD teachers and St. Joseph School employees and volunteers are required to be trained. This is not meant to be a hardship on anyone, but rather an instrument to help us all become aware of any signs of abuse among our children and young people. The training session lasts 1 ½ - 2 hours. Watch future bulletins for the time and for additional information.
The 2011 Diocese of Little Rock directory is coming soon. If you need a Mass time for another parish or want to call or e-mail a parish, a priest, deacon or religious in the diocese, the directory is an invaluable source. New to the directory: photos of all churches, priests and deacons. It costs only $12. Send your check or money order to Directory, Arkansas Catholic, P.O. Box 7417, Little Rock, AR 72217.
We welcome all visitors and invite newcomers to register at the church office where we would enjoy meeting you. If you regularly attend Mass at St. Joseph’s and are not yet a registered parishioner but would like to be, please contact the church office at 963-2131.
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St. Joseph School News
SCHOOL IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!! Classes resume at St. Joseph’s on Monday, August 16.
A Back-to-School Swim Party will be held on Thursday, Aug. 12, at the Subiaco Academy pool. All
St. Joseph School faculty, students and their families are invited and encouraged to attend. The PTO
will provide hot dogs, chips and drinks.
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Capital Improvement Fund Update: Total received: Parish pledges and donations $105,771.11
Alumni pledges and donations $11,765.00. Total $117,536.11. Balance in account as of 7/30 is $11,945.82
$1600 was paid this week to paint the two areas at the front of church up near the windows.
July 25 Collection: Adult (61) $1609. Youth $1.85. Children $10. Loose $425. Total $2045.85.
July School Collection $1018. Diocesan: Peter’s Pence $417.
BINGO PRIZES - The Labor Day Bazaar is coming up, so this is a reminder to watch summer sales for things that would make good Bingo prizes. Drop-off spot for prizes will be the Sister’s house, or if you need to have them picked up you may call Evelyn at 963-2392 or Rita at 963-2785.
INTENTIONS OF THE HOLY FATHER FOR AUGUST
General: That those who are without work or homes or who are otherwise in serious need may find understanding and welcome, as well as concrete helping overcoming their difficulties.
Mission: That the church may be a “home” for all people, ready to open its doors to any who are suffering from racial or religious discrimination, hunger, or wars forcing them to emigrate to other countries.
AUGUST BEREAVEMENT COMMITTEE
Patty Adams, Regina Ahrns, Stacie Anhalt, Hermina Anhalt, Mary Appleton, Leigh Ann Askins, Rebecca Bariola, Cecilia Bauer, Evelyn Bauer, Ruth Baumgartner, Tosha Baumgartner, Margie Benson, Kay Benz, Helen Berg, Layvonna Berg, Patsy Eveld, Sharon Pohlmeier
Submit your prayer intentions to the diocese’s “Prayer Book of Intentions Online” at www.dolr.org. Prayer intentions are offered up once a week at a Mass celebrated by Bishop Anthony B. Taylor.
Are you suffering from a past abortion? Would healing that wound, especially spiritual healing, help? Project Rachel may be your answer. Counseling and small support groups are offered each fall and spring. Call (501) 664-0340, ext. 357. All calls are strictly confidential. Help is as close as your phone.
The annual Respect Life Conference is Aug 13/14 at St. John Center beginning at 5:00 p.m. $30 fee, requested by Aug 6. Overnight accommodations are available for an additional fee. There is a separate free legislative workshop Friday afternoon from 1:00 to 5:00, also at St. John Center. Forms and additional information can be found on the Respect Life page of the Diocesan website, or call 501-664-0340 x 353.
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On your wedding day you laid your life into the hands of your spouse without knowing what the future held. How have you been called to love your spouse in unexpected ways? What have you done for your marriage today?
Visit the USCCB website www.foryourmarriage.org which offers daily tips to enhance your marriage.
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STEWARDSHIP CORNER
“Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one’s life does not consist of possessions.” (Luke 12:15)
The Gospel message today is so contrary to our modern culture where advertising continually tries to convince us that our value lies in the many things we possess. Jesus showed us that our true value lies in the way we live our lives. He challenges us to not store up or hoard material possessions. Rather, strive to be rich in that which matters to God.
Several years ago the monthly collection for the benefit of our school was set up. Parishioners have continued to show their generosity month after month, year after year. Even now with the church renovation in progress, parishioners have continued to give generously in support of our school. The challenge Jesus presented has been accepted by
St. Joseph Parish - not storing up, not hoarding possessions. Rather, we are continuing to return to God a portion of what He has given us.
Remember to support the businesses who advertise in our bulletin.
17th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7/25/2010 St. Joseph Parish Paris, AR 72855
www.stjosephsweb.org Email: stjosephchurch2131@centurytel.net Parish #7460
Pastor: Father Eugene Luke, OSB Phone: 479-963-2131 Cell # 438-4259
Deacon: Tom Pohlmeier Phone: 479-963-3355 Cell # 438-0217
School Principal: Kimberlee Felix Phone: 479-963-2119
Confessions: Saturday 5:30PM & Sunday 8:30AM
Weekend Masses: Saturday 6:00PM & Sunday 9:00AM
Weekday Mass: 8:00AM Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
7:30PM Tuesday -- Mother of Perpetual Help Novena followed by Mass
**Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Tuesday - 6:30-7:30pm
Mass Intentions
7/26 Monday NO MASS
7/27 7:30pm Tuesday +Dec’d Krallman family Mary Cauldwell
7/28 8:00am Wednesday +Paula Staff Mary Cauldwell
7/29 8:00am Thursday Welfare of Siblings James & Rita Nehus
7/30 8:00am Friday +Wilma Baltz Evelyn & Randy Edelhuber
7/31 6:00pm Saturday +Louise Schmitz Anna Konert
8/01 9:00am Sunday +Deceased Parishioners Father Eugene
FIRST SUNDAY: July 31 & August 1:
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
Saturday 6:00PM James & Rita Nehus, Celeste Fox
Sunday 9:00AM John Paul & Judy Koch, Shirley Kiefer
LECTORS:
Saturday 6:00PM Joyce Koch
Sunday 9:00AM Les OR Linda Mitchell
ORGANIST & CANTOR:
Saturday 6:00PM Beth Ullrich (play and cantor)
Sunday 9:00AM Emily Lukas, Elizabeth Thias
SERVERS:
Saturday 6:00PM Morgan Davis & Austin Davis, Anna Sullivan
Sunday 9:00AM Daisy Mitchell, Judd & Trey Wright
USHERS:
Saturday 6:00PM Rita Robberson, Don Ullrich, Steve Elsken, Janet Schluterman
Sunday 9:00AM Bernice Grist, Deanna Wright, Beverly Bradley, Laverne Heilos
GIFT BEARERS:
Saturday 6:00PM Bruce & Sarah Rainwater family
Sunday 9:00AM Harold & Alice Schluterman
ROSARY:
Saturday 6:00PM Marietta Schneider
Sunday 9:00AM Karen Binz
COFFEE AND DONUTS next Sunday: John Thias (Sharon picks up donuts)
Feast Days This Week: 7/26 - St. Joachim & St. Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary;
7/29 - St. Martha; 7/30 - St. Peter Chrysologus; 7/31 - St. Ignatius of Loyola
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July 25: Bazaar meeting 6pm in the meeting room in the rectory
: Men’s Club meeting 7pm in the Sister’s house
Aug. 1: Parish Council meeting after coffee and donuts.
Aug. 5: Swim Party for the parish, sponsored by the Mother’s Society
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Rhonda Rhein, Racine Nehus, Ricky Lamb, David Willems,
Marie Wright, Ruth Baumgartner, Rita Rhineheart, Robbie Randolph, Rose Koch, Carl Koch,
Mildred Furstenberg.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to David & Rita Rhineheart, Don & Beth Ullrich and Jim & Paula O’Bar.
Fr. Erik Pohlmeier celebrates his 12th anniversary of ordination today, July 25. If you would like to send him a congratulatory note, his address is Holy Souls Catholic Church, 1003 No. Tyler St., LR 72205.
Relics of Mother Teresa will be on display at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock on Wed, July 28. The relics will include her rosary, crucifix, her very worn sandals, and a reliquary containing some of her blood. The tour was organized by Mother Teresa’s order, the Missionaries of Charity, for her 100th anniversary of birth. Little Rock will be the last stop before the relics are returned to Calcutta. Reconciliation will be offered from 4:30-5:15pm. The relics will be available for view from 5:30-6:30pm in the Cathedral. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Taylor at 6:30pm. The relics will be available for viewing for a short time after Mass.
July 18 Collection: Adult (77) $2728.47. Youth $7. Children $3. Loose $232.03. Total $2970.50.
The Mother’s Society has a Bakeless Bake Sale underway. Extra envelopes are at the doors of church.
We welcome all visitors and invite newcomers to register at the church office where we would enjoy meeting you. If you regularly attend Mass at St. Joseph’s and are not yet a registered parishioner but would like to be, please contact the church office at 963-2131.
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St. Joseph School News
Mrs. Felix will be in the office July 26, 27, 28 and the afternoon of July 30. Sharon will be out of the office most of the week.
School resumes at St. Joseph’s on Monday, August 16. Supply lists will be out soon.
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Capital Improvement Fund Update: Total received: Parish pledges and donations $104,706.11.
Alumni pledges and donations $11,640.00. Total $116,346.11. Balance in account as of 7/23 is $14,652.82. This week Nabholz was paid the final installment of $73,610 for the roof. $60,000 was borrowed from the diocese to help cover this check, with the additional $13,610 coming from the renovation account.
Natural Family Planning Week - July 25- 31: Married love is powerfully embodied in the spouses’ sexual relationship, when they most fully express what it means to become “one body” (Gn 2:24) and “one flesh” (Mk 10:8, Mt 19:6). The Church teaches that the sexual union of husband and wife is meant to express the full meaning of love, its power to bind a couple together and its openness to new life.
Has anyone every clearly explained for you WHY the Catholic Church does not approve of unnatural birth control? For most of us, the answer is NO. Learn about your faith and discover a natural method of family planning that goes beyond the physical. Training starts on August 8th at Sacred Heart in Charleston. For more information contact Matt and Mary Stengel at 479-438-0323 or visit ccli.org.
The church office will be closed this week. You may leave messages on the machine which will be checked periodically, or you may call Sharon at home if you need assistance immediately. 963-3355.
The Mother’s Society will sponsor their annual Pool Party on Thursday August 5, 6-10pm, at the Paris City Pool. Refreshments will be available. They invite everyone to come enjoy this parish-wide event.
VIRTUS training “The Protection of God’s Children” will be held shortly after school begins. ALL USHERS, EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, LECTORS, CCD & Catholic school teachers are required to be trained. Training is an important tool to help us understand and be aware of the signs of abuse in our children and young people.
River Valley Life Teen of Immaculate Conception Church in Fort Smith is seeking a full time Youth Minister. Must be a practicing Catholic, have experience working with teens, must be 25 or a college graduate, bilingual a plus. Send resume’ to deacongreg@icchurch.com
PRIZES - If anyone has small prizes and/or trinkets (like those that come in Happy Meals) that you would like to donate to the Labor Day Bazaar fish pond you may drop them by the church or school office or leave them in a bag in the sacristy.
Retreat for those active in AA & Al-Anon will be held July 30-Aug. 1 at Coury House in Subiaco. 934-4411
The annual Respect Life Conference is Aug 13/14 at St. John Center beginning at 5:00 p.m. $30 fee, requested by Aug 6. Overnight accommodations are available for an additional fee. There is a separate free legislative workshop Friday afternoon from 1:00 to 5:00, also at St. John Center. 501-664-0340 x 353.
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If you’re too busy to pray, you may be too busy. Pick a specific and regular time each day to say a prayer for your spouse. It might be when you start the car, wash your hands, or brush your teeth. Entrusting your beloved to God’s care is prayer. What have you done for your marriage today?
Visit the USCCB website www.foryourmarriage.org which offers daily tips to enhance your marriage.
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STEWARDSHIP CORNER
“Ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” (Luke 11:9)
Jesus assures us that if we ask Him, God will take care of what we need. The problem is that in our culture we often confuse what we really need with what we simply want. We need very little. However, we usually want so much more. A good steward only asks God for what he needs.
Many thanks to the volunteers who took care of Vacation Bible School this summer. It takes many hours and much planning ahead to put together an event like this. Thank you, Kim, and all who helped in any way with this program, whether it was giving time, talent or treasure - or all three. God bless you!
Remember to support the businesses who advertise in our bulletin.
16th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7/18/2010 St. Joseph Parish Paris, AR 72855
www.stjosephsweb.org Email: stjosephchurch2131@centurytel.net Parish #7460
Pastor: Father Eugene Luke, OSB Phone: 479-963-2131 cell# 438-4259
Deacon: Tom Pohlmeier Phone: 479-963-3355 cell #438-0217
School Principal: Kimberlee Felix Phone: 479-963-2119
Confessions: Saturday 5:30PM & Sunday 8:30AM
Weekend Masses: Saturday 6:00PM & Sunday 9:00AM
Weekday Mass: 8:00AM Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
7:30PM Tuesday -- Mother of Perpetual Help Novena followed by Mass
**Tuesday 6:30-7:30PM------- Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Mass Intentions
7/19 Monday NO MASS
7/20 7:30pm Tuesday +Josephine Fischer (Anniv) Rose Mary Cauthron
7/21 8:00am Wednesday +Herman Lensing Tom & Paulette Spivey
7/22 8:00am Thursday +Wayne McFadden Mary Cauldwell
7/23 8:00am Friday +Muriel Hannay Mother’s Society
7/24 6:00pm Saturday +Emil Zeiler (Anniv) Gerald & Rose Lasater
7/25 9:00am Sunday +Parishioners Father Eugene
FOURTH SUNDAY: JULY 24 & 25:
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
Saturday 6:00pm James & Rita Nehus, Joyce Koch
Sunday 9:00am Jim & Paula O’Bar, Janice Goodson
LECTORS:
Saturday 6:00pm Mary Cauldwell
Sunday 9:00am Karen Binz
ORGANIST & CANTOR:
Saturday 6:00pm Kelsey Fox
Sunday 9:00am Emily Lukas
SERVERS:
Saturday 6:00pm Morgan & Austin Davis, Hunter Barnes
Sunday 9:00am Trey & Judd Wright, Joseph Huck
USHERS:
Saturday 6:00pm Nick Neumeier, Raymond & Dottie Neumeier, Donna Mauer
Sunday 9:00am Henry Frederick, Vicki Schneider, Kevin Schneider, Rick Nehus
GIFT BEARERS:
Saturday 6:00pm Debbie Lowe family
Sunday 9:00am Richard & Dorothy Lamb family
ROSARY:
Saturday 6:00pm Mary Cauldwell
Sunday 9:00am Jim & Paula O’Bar
COFFEE AND DONUTS next Sunday, July 25: Randy Koch (Randy picks up donuts)
Feast Days This Week: 7/20 - St. Apollinaris; 7/21 - St. Lawrence of Brindisi; 7/22 - St. Mary Magdalene;
7/23 - St. Bridget of Sweden; 7/24 - St. Sharbel Makhlof
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July 17: Meal in the hall after 6:00 Mass sponsored by the Stewardship Committee
July 25: Bazaar meeting 6pm in the meeting room in the rectory
: Men’s Club meeting 7pm in the Sister’s house
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The Stewardship Committee invites everyone to the hall for a meal after 6:00 Mass tonight, to enjoy a variety of salads and dessert. Stop by to eat and visit with friends before heading home.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Edward Elsken, Betty Maddox, Dorothy Gilbert, Patsy Eveld,
Joseph Huck, Nancy Teague, Brooke Mings, Bertha Wineberg and Dustin Schluterman.
CONGRATULATIONS to Henry & Pauline Koch on their 62nd wedding anniversary Wednesday!
The church office will be closed most days from Tuesday, July 20 - Sat. July 31. Please have any items for the July 25th bulletin turned in to the church office by noon on Monday, July 19. Please have items for the August 1 bulletin and the August Activities Calendar turned in by Monday, July 26. You may leave messages on the office machine which will be checked periodically during that time, or you may call Sharon at home at 963-3355 if you need assistance immediately.
The school office will be closed most of that time as well. Mrs. Felix plans to be in the office July 26, 27 & 28. She will be at the Principal’s retreat at Subiaco July 29 and the morning of the 30th, so she plans to be in the office during the afternoon on the 30th. Her contract begins August 1, so she will be available to parents beginning that date. The school message machine will also be checked periodically, but if you need something immediately, feel free to call Sharon at home.
July 11 Collection: Adult (74) $2975.80. Youth $1. Children $4. Loose $296. Total $3276.80.
We welcome all visitors and invite newcomers to register at the church office where we would enjoy meeting you. If you regularly attend Mass at St. Joseph’s and are not yet a registered parishioner but would like to be, please contact the church office at 963-2131.
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St. Joseph School News
St. Joseph School is happy to have Kimberly Willmann as our new teacher of grades 4 & 5 for the upcoming term. Kim attended school here at St. Joseph from Kindergarten through 8th grade, so she is already a very familiar face. Congratulations, Kimberly, and welcome!
St. Joseph School is excited to have another graduate ordained to the priesthood. Josh Stengel, a 1992 graduate, was ordained this weekend for the Diocese of Little Rock. Don Zeiler, a 1979 graduate, was ordained for the Diocese of Dallas in 2001. Erik Pohlmeier, a 1985 graduate, was ordained for the Diocese of Little Rock in 1998. We hope to keep that tradition going! A strong Catholic education helps!
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Capital Improvement Fund Update: Total received: Parish pledges and donations $103,374.38.
Alumni pledges and donations $11,400.00. Total $114,774.38. Balance in account as of 7/16 is $26,691.09.
The Mother’s Society has a Bakeless Bake Sale underway. Please take a minute to read the flyer that is inside the envelope attached to today’s bulletin. The Mother’s Society provides many services for our parish - they pay to have the church cleaned, they sponsor a swim party for the parish every year, they make contributions to Vacation Bible School, and they have pledged money to the renovation project. The members ask for your support in this endeavor as they continue their good works in supporting our parish.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!! The Mother’s Society will sponsor their annual Pool Party on August 5,
6-10pm. Refreshments will be available. They invite everyone to come enjoy this parish-wide event.
VIRTUS - “Protecting God’s Children” - We have received the annual USCCB Compliance Audit from the diocese for employees and volunteers within our parish and school. Our parish will have a training session shortly after school starts for all adults who have not had the training, including those who serve as Eucharistic Ministers and Ushers. The parish office has copies of the “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People - Essential Norms - Statement of Episcopal Commitment” which was revised in June 2005, as well as copies of diocesan policies and procedures relating to the Charter. Anyone is welcome to stop by the office to look them over, if you so desire.
PRIZES - If anyone has small prizes and/or trinkets (like those that come in Happy Meals) that you would like to donate to the Labor Day Bazaar fish pond you may drop them by the church or school office or leave them in a bag in the sacristy.
Applications for Catholic Youth Camp #29, August 6-8 at Shoal Creek, are on the bulletin boards here in church, for those going into 9th grade up to an including those who graduated from 12th grade in May.
Retreat for those active in AA & Al-Anon will be held July 30-Aug. 1 at Coury House in Subiaco. 934-4411
The annual Respect Life Conference is Aug 13/14 at St. John Center beginning at 5:00 p.m. $30 fee, requested by Aug 6. Overnight accommodations are available for an additional fee. There is a separate free legislative workshop Friday afternoon from 1:00 to 5:00, also at St. John Center. Forms and additional information can be found on the Respect Life page of the Diocesan website, or call 501-664-0340 x 353.
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It is not your love that sustains the marriage, but from now on, the marriage that sustains your love.” (Dietrich Bonheoffer, writing to a young bride and groom from his prison cell in Nazi Germany in 1943)
Is there a time that your marriage vow kept you working on your marriage?
What have you done for your marriage today?
Visit the USCCB website www.foryourmarriage.org which offers daily tips to enhance your marriage.
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STEWARDSHIP CORNER
“Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her.”
(Luke 10:42)
The story of Martha and Mary reminds us that God wants each of us to serve Him, just as Martha so graciously served. However, we will never know what God wants us to do unless we spend some time like Mary did, just sitting quietly at God’s feet and listening to His words.
Last Saturday a small group of Stewards spent most of the morning bringing order back to the landscaping around the church, the hall and the Sister’s house. Now that weeds have been pulled and bushes trimmed, the Stewardship Committee is looking for 3 or 4 people who would each be willing to maintain a small section of the flower beds. Checking on your area every couple of weeks would be sufficient and would not take a great amount of time. Might this be a ministry where you and/or your family could be Stewards of your time??
Remember to support the businesses who advertise in our bulletin.
15th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7/11/2010 St. Joseph Parish Paris, AR 72855
www.stjosephsweb.org Email: stjosephchurch2131@centurytel.net Parish #7460
Pastor: Father Eugene Luke, OSB Phone: 479-963-2131 cell # 438-4259
Deacon: Tom Pohlmeier Phone: 479-963-3355 cell # 438-0217
School Principal: Kimberlee Felix Phone: 479-963-2119 (school )
Confessions: Saturday 5:30PM & Sunday 8:30AM
Weekend Masses: Saturday 6:00PM & Sunday 9:00AM
Weekday Mass: 8:00AM Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
7:30PM Tuesday -- Mother of Perpetual Help Novena followed by Mass
Tuesday 6:30-7:30PM------- Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Mass Intentions
7/12 Monday NO MASS
7/13 7:30pm Tuesday +Dc’d Krallman family Mary Cauldwell
7/14 8:00am Wednesday +Charles Elsken David & Patty Adams
7/15 8:00am Thursday +Willene O’Bar Gary & Katie Simmons
7/16 8:00am Friday +Christina Marriott Mike & Jane Koehler
7/17 6:00pm Saturday +Herman & Theresa Schwartz Walter & Betty Kreutzer
7/18 9:00am Sunday +Parishioners Father Eugene
THIRD SUNDAY: JULY 18:
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
Saturday 6:00PM Marcus Rainwater, Mike & Regina Ahrns
Sunday 9:00AM Joe & Kathy Schluterman, Leigh Ann Askins
LECTORS:
Saturday 6:00PM James Nehus
Sunday 9:00AM Jared Petz
ORGANIST & CANTOR:
Saturday 6:00PM Jim Kiefer (play and cantor)
Sunday 9:00AM Hanna Schmalz
SERVERS:
Saturday 6:00PM Levi Koch, Brayden Rainwater, Brooke Rainwater
Sunday 9:00AM Brianna Schluterman,
USHERS:
Saturday 6:00PM Adolph Forst, Debbie Lowe, Racine & Mary Beth Nehus
Sunday 9:00AM Dewayne & Chase Askins, Joe Bujarski & Glenn Baird
GIFT BEARERS:
Saturday 6:00PM Jerry & Cris Koch family
Sunday 9:00AM Blake & Sandy Schluterman, Dustin & Kecia Schluterman
ROSARY:
Saturday 6:00PM Mary Beshoner
Sunday 9:00AM Gary &Katie Simmons
COFFEE AND DONUTS next Sunday: JULY 18: Kim Swedeen (Dottie picks up donuts)
Feast Days This Week: 7/13 - St. Henry; 7/14 - Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha; 7/15 - St. Bonaventure;
7/16 - Our Lady of Mount Carmel
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July 11: Parish Council & Stewardship Committee have joint meeting following coffee and donuts.
: Mother’s Society meeting
July 12 - 16: Vacation Bible School: 6 - 8:30pm
July 17: Meal in the hall after 6:00 Mass sponsored by the Stewardship Committee
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The Stewardship Committee invites everyone to the hall after 6:00 Mass next Saturday, when they will provide a variety of salads and dessert. This is a great opportunity to enjoy a meal with friends before heading home. Come one, come all!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Evelyn Berry, Gary Eveld, Lynn Orr, Greg Pfeiffer, Kay Benz,
Theresa Naegle, Linda Mitchell, Franklin Mauer and Diane Wolf-Dilley.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to Bill & Theresa Naegle (35 years) and Kenneth & Lisa Vines.
SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS TO FATHER EUGENE ON THE 49th ANNIVERSARY OF HIS PRIESTHOOD TODAY, JULY 11!!
Vacation Bible School will be held every evening this week from 6 - 8:30pm. Everyone is invited to come to the hall at the end of the evenings to hear the songs the children have learned that day.
Next Saturday, July 17, Josh Stengel will be ordained to the priesthood for the diocese of Little Rock. The ceremony will take place at Subiaco Abbey at 10:00am. For those who have never attended an ordination, this is a wonderful opportunity and an experience you will never forget.
July 4 Collection: Adult (88) $2634.12. Youth $2. Children $7.50. Loose $277.08.Total $2920.70.
We welcome all visitors and invite newcomers to register at the church office where we would enjoy meeting you. If you regularly attend Mass at St. Joseph’s and are not yet a registered parishioner but would like to be, please contact the church office at 963-2131.
Capital Improvement Fund Update: Total received: Parish pledges and donations $101,844.38.
Alumni pledges and donations $11,400.00. $113,244.38. $9960 was paid out this week for work done inside the bell tower, bringing the balance in the account to $25,161.09 as of 7/09.
The second collection this weekend is for Peter’s Pence, which provides the Holy Father with the assistance he needs to carry out his most important charitable works. The Holy See uses the collection proceeds to provide emergency assistance and aid to the most disadvantaged around the world.
Would you consider helping sponsor a family who desires to provide a Catholic education for their children? Our school has several families who have applied for tuition assistance for the coming year. A Catholic education is a great blessing and no student has ever been turned away due to lack of funds. Is it possible for you to help? No amount is too great or too small. All information is strictly confidential, both for those who apply for assistance and for the donors who provide assistance.
PRIZES - If anyone has small prizes and/or trinkets (like those that come in Happy Meals) that you would like to donate to the Labor Day Bazaar fish pond you may drop them by the church or school office or leave them in a bag in the sacristy.
Applications for Catholic Youth Camp #29, August 6-8 at Shoal Creek, are on the bulletin boards here in church. Those going into 9th grade up to an including those who graduated from 12th grade in May are encouraged to attend this annual event. It’s a great way to meet other area Catholics your age!
River City Catholic Singles: July 14 - Membership meeting at 7pm at the Fort Smith Public Library. Call Melanie at 452-8515. July 16 - Dinner, drinks and music at Brannon’s at 7pm. Call Sue at 785-4242.
July 18 - Potluck & movie at 5:30. Call Sue at 785-4242. July 24 - Mass at St. Boniface at 4pm, followed by dinner at Cheddar’s. Call Joe at 806-2892.
Rose Mimms of the Arkansas Right to Life is seeking volunteers to help with phone calls and distribution of literature before the Nov. 2 elections. You may call her at 501-663-4237.
From Sheila Pursell, President NWA Catholic Respect Life Council:
During our most recent 40 Days for Life many people expressed an interest to "keep it going!" Since then, due to the peaceful and prayerful presence of a few there have been 5 women "turn around" at Harrison's abortion mill. That's 5 babies who did not die and 10 parents who will not live the rest of their lives knowing they aborted their child. Would you be willing to give a few hours a month to come out and pray?
Ideally, it would be great to have at least two people from 8:00-4:30 Monday - Thursday (the days and times Harrison is performing abortions) but any day or time is great. As you know, just praying in front of the mill is a powerful witness to those driving by and, most importantly, continues to saturate 1011 N. College Ave. with graces and prayer.
If you are able to participate in this ministry, please call 847-5535. If there is enough interest, it might be possible to take a van from this area so that everyone can ride together..
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In every marriage more than a week old, there are grounds for divorce. The trick is to find - and continue to find - grounds for marriage.” (Robert Anderson) Discuss a significant value or belief that holds you and your spouse together. What have you done for your marriage today?
Visit the USCCB website www.foryourmarriage.org which offers daily tips to enhance your marriage.
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STEWARDSHIP CORNER
“Go and do likewise.” (Luke 10:37)
This was Jesus’ simple command to all of us at the end of the Good Samaritan story. How do we do “likewise?” By taking the time to help when we are needed. By sharing our skills. By reaching into our pockets when financial help is needed. In short, by being a good steward.
We are blessed with many examples of good stewards in our parish who do “likewise.” We have many volunteers who share their time (help when needed), talent (skills) and treasure (reaching into their pockets), often without being asked. Light bulbs are replaced, weeds are pulled, parishioners are taken to appointments, food is prepared for bereaved families, generosity is shown in special collections for areas that have experienced disasters, food is collected for COS, parishioners share in the ministries at Mass. The list is endless. Jesus commands ALL of us to do “likewise,” not just a select few.
Remember to support the businesses who advertise in our bulletin.
14th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7/04/2010 St. Joseph Parish Paris, AR 72855
www.stjosephsweb.org Email: stjosephchurch2131@centurytel.net Parish #7460
Pastor: Father Eugene Luke, OSB Phone: 479-963-2131 cell # 438-4259
Deacon: Tom Pohlmeier Phone: 479-963-3355 cell # 438-0217
School Principal: Kimberlee Felix Phone: 479-963-2119
Confessions: Saturday 5:30PM & Sunday 8:30AM
Weekend Masses: Saturday 6:00PM & Sunday 9:00AM
Weekday Mass: 8:00AM Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
7:30PM Tuesday -- Mother of Perpetual Help Novena followed by Mass
**Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Tuesday 6:30-7:30pm
Mass Intentions
7/05 Monday NO MASS
7/06 7:30pm Tuesday +Elizabeth Fox Harry John Fox
7/07 8:00am Wednesday +Lucy Adams Mike & Jane Koehler
7/08 8:00am Thursday +Rosa Brown Donor
7/09 8:00am Friday +George Hatwig Donor
7/10 6:00pm Saturday +Bernard Friga (Anniv) Frieda Friga
7/11 9:00am Sunday +Parishioners Father Eugene
SECOND SUNDAY: JULY 10 & 11:
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
Saturday 6:00PM Deacon Tom Pohlmeier, Tom & Paulette Spivey
Sunday 9:00AM Deacon Tom & Sharon Pohlmeier, Marietta Schneider
LECTORS:
Saturday 6:00PM Celeste Fox
Sunday 9:00AM Gary Eveld
ORGANIST & CANTOR:
Saturday 6:00PM Randy Edelhuber, Debbie Rainwater
Sunday 9:00AM Beth Ullrich
SERVERS:
Saturday 6:00PM Levi Koch, Brayden Rainwater, MaKenzie Swedeen
Sunday 9:00AM Whitney & Jake Schneider
USHERS:
Saturday 6:00PM Mike & Jane Koehler, Jim & Charlotte Fletcher
Sunday 9:00AM Evelyn Bauer, Mary Freeman, Joan Harrison, Cody or Emily Lukas
GIFT BEARERS:
Saturday 6:00PM Bruce & Sarah Rainwater family
Sunday 9:00AM James & Dena Huck family
ROSARY:
Saturday 6:00PM Mary Cauldwell
Sunday 9:00AM Marietta Schneider
COFFEE AND DONUTS next Sunday: Mother’s Society (Laverne picks up donuts)
Feast Days This Week: 7/05 - St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria; 7/06 - St. Maria Goretti;
7/09 - St. Augustine Zhao Rong & Companions
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July 10: Work Day on the grounds
July 11: Parish Council & Stewardship Committee have joint meeting following coffee and donuts.
: Mother’s Society meeting
July 12 - 16: Vacation Bible School: 6 - 8:30pm
July 17: Meal in the hall after 6:00 Mass sponsored by the Stewardship Committee
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SATURDAY, JULY 10: WORK DAY ON THE PARISH GROUNDS, BEGINNING AT 8:00AM!!!
EVERYONE is needed!! Come and bring your family! Children are never too young to learn the value of helping out. Feel free to bring clippers, hoes, rakes - anything you have for doing yard work. If we all work together it won’t take long to get the landscaping back in shape.
St. Joseph parish welcomes Kollyn Gary Schluterman, son of Blake and Sandy, as a new child of God. Kollyn was baptized last Saturday evening after Mass. Congratulations to you all.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Austin Davis, Rosemary Cauthron, Jane Koch, Seth Anhalt, James Huck, Grace Thias, Tosha Baumgartner and Kyle Schluterman.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to Raymond & Dottie Neumeier, John & Helen Thias,
Blake & Sandy Schluterman and Richard & Amanda DelSoto.
Next Sunday, July 11, will be the 49th anniversary of ordination for Father Eugene. Congratulations!
June 27 Collection: Adult (78) $2632. Youth $8. Children $13. Loose $391. Total $3044.
June School Collection: $1019. Diocesan (Latin America) $284.50. Vacation Bible School $65.
We welcome all visitors and invite newcomers to register at the church office where we would enjoy meeting you. If you regularly attend Mass at St. Joseph’s and are not yet a registered parishioner but would like to be, please contact the church office at 963-2131.
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St. Joseph School News
We are excited to announce that Kimberlee Felix has accepted the position of principal for the 2010/2011 school term. She and her family are coming to our area from Tyler, Texas. She and her husband Dominic have two sons, Nicholas and Joseph. Joseph will attend St. Joseph School as a 6th grader. Mrs. Felix comes to us with 24 years of multi-faceted teaching experience, including child, adolescent and adult classroom instruction, program supervision and curriculum development. She will begin on August 1.
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Capital Improvement Fund Update: Total received: Parish pledges and donations $100,059.38.
Alumni pledges and donations $11,400.00. Total $111,459.38. Balance in account as of 7/02 is $33,308.74
Would you consider helping sponsor a family who desires to provide a Catholic education for their children? Our school has several families who have applied for tuition assistance for the coming year. A Catholic education is a great blessing and no student has ever been turned away due to lack of funds. Is it possible for you to help? No amount is too great or too small. All information is strictly confidential, both for those who apply for assistance and for the donors who provide assistance.
**St. Benedict Parish in Subiaco invites everyone to their annual Parish Picnic this Sat., July 3, 6-10pm. Games, food, raffles, prizes! They invite everyone to come join them for lots of fun!
**St. Mary parish in St. Vincent (10 miles north of Morrilton) invites everyone to their Annual Bazaar on July 17 beginning with 4pm Mass. BBQ supper, silent auction, games, raffle. Good food, fun & fellowship.
Next week our diocese will take up the Peter’s Pence Collection, which provides the Holy Father with the assistance he needs to carry out his most important charitable works. The proceeds benefit the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression, and disasters. Through your generosity, with Pope Benedict we can cast the love of Christ upon the world.
Applications for Catholic Youth Camp #29, August 6-8 at Shoal Creek, are on the bulletin boards here in church. Those going into 9th grade up to an including those who graduated from 12th grade in May are encouraged to attend this annual event. It’s a great way to meet other area Catholics your age!
The theme of this year’s VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is “High Seas Adventure.” If you have inflatable “sea creatures” (sharks, dolphins, boats, etc.) that fit with this theme, please consider allowing them to be used as decorations. You may bring them by the church office. They will be returned after VBS.
JULY BEREAVEMENT COMMITTEE
Martha Ullrich, Beth Ullrich, Bobbsy Uhrich, Lisa Vines, Mary Lou Willmann, Tammy Willmann,
Jill Wells, Theresa White, Margaret Willems, Katrina Willems, Diane Wolf-Dilley, Deanna Wright,
Marie Wright, Vicky Zeiler, Barbara Zeiler, Patsy Eveld, Sharon Pohlmeier
INTENTIONS OF THE HOLY FATHER FOR JULY
General: That in every nation of the world the election of officials may be carried out with justice, transparency and honesty, respecting the free decisions of citizens.
Mission: That Christians may strive to offer everywhere, but especially in great urban centers, an effective contribution to the promotion of education, justice, solidarity and peace.
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In a growing marriage the little things are the big things. It’s not only marrying the right person.
It’s BEING the right partner. How are you at doing the little things in your marriage?
What have you done for your marriage today?
Visit the USCCB website www.foryourmarriage.org which offers daily tips to enhance your marriage.
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STEWARDSHIP CORNER
“Carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals…” (Luke 10:4)
The story of Jesus sending out the 72 disciples reminds us that, as Christ’s disciples, we should not be overly concerned with material possessions. We also are expected to willingly share what we have with those who bring God’s message to us.
We have been presented with a Stewardship Opportunity for next Saturday - bringing order back to the landscaping. After this has been accomplished the Stewardship Committee would like to have a volunteer to coordinate maintaining the various areas around church. If 3 or 4 people would each be willing to take a small section of the flower beds it would not be a burden on anyone. Checking on your area every couple of weeks would be sufficient and would not take a great amount of time. Is this a ministry where you (or your family) could give the gift of your time? Simply contact the church office.
Remember to support the businesses who advertise in our bulletin.
HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE 4th OF JULY HOLIDAY
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