ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
May 14, 2017
LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA
Fifth Sunday of Easter
The WAY:
Living Spiritual Sacrifices
Dear People and Friends of Saint Joseph’s,
Christ is Risen; Truly He is Risen!
Our Good Shepherd invites us to follow him, who is
“the Way, the Truth, and the Life.” But how do we do that
in our daily lives? Saint Peter, in his first letter, explains
how:
like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual
house to be a holy priesthood to offer spiritual sacrifices
acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
the priest. Then when he invites us, “Lift up your hearts,”
and we respond, “We lift them up to the Lord,” we indicate that we intend to offer ourselves in union with Christ
to God the Father.
As we strive to embrace the Father’s will in all that we
do, in all that we have, and in all that we aspire to, then
we are offering ourselves as a living sacrifice pleasing to
God. As we do this in union with Jesus Christ, we bear
witness that Jesus is “the Way, the Truth, and the Life”
for us. Christ is the Way to a living relationship with the
Father; Christ is the Truth of God’s love and mercy; and
Christ is the Life that frees us to live our lives fully and
freely as God’s beloved sons and daughters. Let us follow Him, offering ourselves as a living sacrifice.
Our Good Shepherd is “the Lamb of God who takes
away the sins of the world.” In his life-giving sacrifice to the
Father on the Cross, the Risen Lord offered the perfect
sacrifice, which perfected all other sacrifices. The beautiful
Easter Preface proclaims, “By the oblation of his Body,
he brought the sacrifices of old to fulfillment in the reality of the Cross and, by commending himself to you
for our salvation, showed himself the Priest, the Altar,
and the Lamb of sacrifice.”
The “Lamb once slain” makes us, as Saint Peter writes,
“a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people
of his own.” Forming a royal priesthood, Christians must
have a sacrifice to offer, for sacrifice is the distinguishing
mark of priesthood. Of course, we have Christ’s sacrifice
of the Cross to offer in the Eucharist. But Saint Paul in his
letter to the Romans further illuminates what Christians
have to offer: “I urge you therefore, brothers, by the
mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, your spiritual worship.”
The New Testament identifies, as the sacrifice that Christians offer, the daily, living sacrifice or offering of oneself in
obedience to God’s holy will as the offering pleasing to the
Lord.
What does this mean? Each day as we make our Morning Offering, we are offering all that we are, all that we
have, and all that we will do as a sacrifice that may be
pleasing to the Lord. What we have to offer is so very LITTLE; yet united with Christ’s offering on the cross, an offering we make each day in the Eucharist, our offering is SO
VERY PLEASING to the LORD. This is the sacrifice that is
pleasing to God.
In the Joy of our Risen Lord,
Fr. Allan F. Wolfe
TIME TALENT and TREASURE
A Way of Life at Saint Joseph’s
May 7, 2017
In Pew Collection
$9,478.55
Electronic Giving
4,655.00
Online Giving
715.00
Budget
5/7/2017
$11,600.00
Actual
$14,848.55
Vigils
347.80
Easter
40.00
Trinity Dome
Difference
$3,248.55
5.00
Ascension Thursday
70.00
GIFT CARDS FOR SHOPPING & GIFTS
Don’t forget to purchase your gift cards at the church or
online. Purchases can also be made online through our
website. St. Joseph Church earns 3%-16% on all gift cards
The Eucharist both celebrates the Paschal Sacrifice of sold. Remember this is a fund raiser for our church.
the Cross by which Christ instituted the new and eternal
covenant and renews us in it. We, as Christians, live that
new and eternal covenant by offering ourselves intentionally as living sacrifices to the Father in union with Christ
Jesus each and every day. We express this in the Holy
Mass first by presenting bread and wine for the offering to
Thank you for your continued Support!
GIFT CARD SALES
Date
May 7, 2017
Sales
$4,870.00
Profit
$399.68
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA
CONSIDER A BEQUEST TO ST. JOSEPH’S
Saturday, May 13
4:00 pm Confessions
5:00 pm Mass - Joseph Jeckel (Mary Ellen & Margaret
Gardner)
7:00 pm Ten Week Club - Msgr. Smith Social Hall
Sunday, May 14 - Fifth Sunday of Easter
Mother’s Day
8:00 am Mass - People of the Parish
9:15 am CCD - Education Building
9:15 am Focus on Faith - Tipitina’s
10:30 am Mass - Ethel Kirchner (Richard Kirchner)
1:30 pm Mass - Extraordinary Form
Harry Haddon, Jr. (David & Kathy Haddon)
Monday, May 15 - St. Isidore the Farmer
6:30 am Mass - Margaret Lefever (The Fritz Family)
9:00 am Legion of Mary - Good Shepherd Room
7:00 pm Boy Scouts - Scout Room
Tuesday, May 16
6:30 am Mass - Richard Sourbeer (Nancy & Dennis
Donecker)
8:00 am Morning Prayer
8:15 am Mass - Joseph Rudy (Jean Robertson)
6:30 pm Cub Scouts - Scout Room
7:00 pm Liturgy - St. Francis Room
7:00 pm Stewardship Committee - Tipitina’s
Wednesday, May 17
6:30 am Mass - Robert R. & Richard C. Stumpf (Vonnie
Kirchner & Family)
10:30 am Mass - Extraordinary Form
Intention of Sandy March (James & MaryAnne
Cullen)
4:00 pm Legion of Mary Curia - Good Shepherd Room
6:00 pm Alpha - Msgr. Smith Social Hall
7:00 pm Tree of Life Quilters - Good Shepherd Room
Jesus says
“Come to Me …
for I am the Bread of Life
Call 397-6921 to schedule your hour.
Open hours:
Monday 6:00-7:00 pm Wednesday 12:00 noon–1:00 pm
May 14, 2017
Thursday, May 18 - St. John I, Pope & Martyr
6:30 am Mass - Mildred Kaetz (Estate)
8:00 am Morning Prayer
8:15 am Mass - Linda Schmalhofer (Norman & Kathy
Strosser)
5:30 pm Mass - Knights of Malta - Chapel
7:00 pm Benedictine Oblates - Good Shepherd Room
Friday, May 19
6:30 am Mass - Gloria Brandt (JMR)
6:00 pm LACHE - Msgr. Smith Social Hall
Saturday, May 20 - St. Bernadine of Siena, Priest
8:15 am Mass - Sylvia Kimmich (Deacon Martin & Helen
Light)
Anointing of the Sick
4:00 pm Confessions
5:00 pm Mass - Joseph C. Lucks (Lucks Family)
Sunday, May 21 - Sixth Sunday of Easter
8:00 am Mass - People of the Parish
9:15 am Focus on Faith - Tipitina’s
10:30 am Mass - Marguerite Schmalhofer (St. Joseph
Parish)
1:30 pm Mass - Extraordinary Form
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Fitzgerald (David & Kathy
Haddon)
SCRIPTURE READINGS:
May 21, 2017
Sixth Sunday of Easter
First Reading: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17
Second Reading: 1 Peter 3:15-18
Gospel: John 14:15-21
MASS IN THE EXTRAORDINARY FORM
SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Fifth Sunday After Easter
Epistle - James 1:22-27
Gospel - John 16:23-30
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WEDDING: Congratulations to Peter Lugaro and Brooke
Davis who were married this weekend. May they continue to
put Christ at the center of their covenant of love.
A blessing for all mothers,
step-mothers, mothers-to-be,
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Those who are ill: Kathy
grandmothers and godmothers
will be given at all Masses this weekend. Beck, Pat Bostick, Sharon Kolenda, Josephine McDonald,
those in nursing homes; and those presently or recently in the
hospital, Robert Carr, and those in our Book of the Sick.
Flowers on the Blessed Virgin Mary Altar are given
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SEMINARIANS: Rev. Mr. Miin honor of the Blessed Mother by Peggy McDevitt.
chael Metzgar, Andrew Kappenhagen, Gregory Kramp,
Stephen Logue, Aaron Lynch, Richard Lyons, Thomas MeinFlowers on the St. Joseph Altar are given
ert and Samuel Miller.
in Memory of James D. Peterman by his Siblings.
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
May 14, 2017
LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA
MASS ATTENDANCE
May 7, 2017
5:00 pm Mass
173
8:00 am Mass
130
10:30 am Mass
175
1:30 pm Mass
155
Total Attendance
633
Five children offered their time, talent and
treasure to God on May 7 totaling $5.61 which goes to
the Missionary Childhood Association.
FLOWERS FOR CHURCH: Altar Flowers for
the main altar (2 vases) or the Blessed Mother
or St. Joseph side altars can be ordered to celebrate a happy occasion, in thanksgiving, for a
special intention or to remember a loved one
who has died. The cost per vase is $40.00. Call Becky at
the rectory, 397-6921 to make arrangements. May 21 (High
Altar & St. Joseph Altar), June 25 (All Altars).
BILINGUAL MASS OF THANKGIVING to celebrate the 25th
Anniversary of Fr. Wolfe’s Ordination, Sunday May 28th at
4:00pm. Reception to follow at St. Philip the Apostle Parish
Hall. RSVP by May 22 to [email protected] or
call Mary Ellen at the rectory 397-6921.
SECOND COLLECTION: This weekend our parish will participate in a national collection for the Trinity Dome to complete the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate
Conception in Washington, D.C. before its 100th Anniversary. Also known as America’s Catholic Church, the National Shrine has been a century in the making, built for the
faithful of our great nation in honor of our Blessed Mother,
the Patroness of the United States. For more information,
please visit: www.trinitydome.org.
Dear St. Joseph Parishioners and Friends,
Thank you for your kindness and support for me during my time as Pastoral Assistant at St. Joseph’s. I deeply
appreciated the opportunity to work with you on parish projects and ministry. It has been my pleasure to come to know
each of you and assist in your needs.
I am deeply grateful to those who were able to come
to my retirement party. I was truly amazed at the number
of friends who came to join in the celebration.
Thank you for the many cards, gifts and notes of best
wishes. I feel truly blessed by your presence in my life and
will cherish the sentiments shared with me.
Although Helen & I will be moving, we will continue
to be members of St. Joseph’s and I will be serving as a deacon
in the parish.
I will continue to keep you in my prayers and ask
that you pray for me.
May God’s blessings be with each of you!
Deacon Marty
MOTHERS' DAY FLOWER SALE: The Pro-Life
Committee will hold a Flower Sale after all
Masses this weekend. Red, pink, and white carnations will be available for a suggested donation
of $1.00 each. Proceeds will benefit the pro-life
efforts of A Woman's Concern pregnancy resource center.
PARISH NEWSLETTER: The deadline for
the June parish newsletter is May 15th. This
issue will recognize our June 2017 graduates. Parish ministries are encouraged to
publicize their activities. Parishioner “News
From the Pews” is also welcomed. Photos
are welcome! Please send information to [email protected] or place it in an envelope marked to
her attention and drop it in the collection basket.
THANK YOU to all who helped to beautify our church, our
meeting rooms and outdoor areas last weekend during our
annual Spring Cleanup.
RESURRECTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS
YOUR PARISH SCHOOL

Our First Communion Mass and May Crowning is this
Thursday, May 18, 9:30am, at St. Anthony of Padua
Church will be led by the second grade and celebrated
by Father Deo.
 Our Spring Concert for all grades takes place May 18,
6:30 pm, in the school gym. A raffle of summery items is
included as well as a singing of a special song. In researching our history in preparation for our 25th anniversary, teacher Sylvia Buller found the words but not the
music to the Resurrection Alma Mater. Music teacher
Joshua Vyskocil composed the music and presented
“Resurrection, We All Love You” for the first time at Rock
The Church III, showcasing the collaboration of staff and
students in tribute to the history of the school.
 The annual Laps for Learning is May 19. Thank you to
all the people who support our students for this daylong
event that combines learning and exercise. We look forward to it each year, and we couldn’t do it without you!
 Anyone who would like to attend our 25 th anniversary
party called Reunion Blast, May 20, 8:00-11:00pm in
the school may call for tickets: 717-392-3083.
 Golf season has begun and so has planning for the Resurrection Golf Outing September 12. We need help
with this event and we’re asking for volunteers to join the
planning committee. Please call 717-392-3083 or email
[email protected] if you can support the school this way. Thank you!
We invite your family to become part of the Resurrection
family! Family of Faith – Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow.
BREAKING BREAD: Join other young adults for 11:00am
Sunday Mass May 28, 2017 at St. Leo’s Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA Meet in the narthex of the church. Brunch at a
local restaurant will follow. For more information contact:
Louie Soper [email protected].
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
May 14, 2017
LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA
QUO VADIS DAYS 2017 Attention all Catholic
young men ages 15-25. Our Lord Jesus Christ
has a great plan and mission for you! You are invited to attend the Diocese of Harrisburg’s 13 th
Annual Quo Vadis Days vocation discernment
retreat to spend time with other young men your
age as you listen to the Lord’s call in your life while having
fun. Activities include – Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration,
sports, games, great food, talks and more. Quo Vadis Days
will be held from June 25-28, 2017 at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary. There is a $50 registration fee; all other expenses are
funded by the Diocese of Harrisburg. Registration forms can
be found on our website at www.hbgdiocese.org. You may
also contact the Office of Vocations at (717) 657-4804, ext.
282 or email [email protected] with questions or
for a registration packet.
FIAT DAYS 2017 Attention all Catholic young
women ages 15-25. Our Lord Jesus Christ
has a great plan and mission for you! You are
invited to attend the Diocese of Harrisburg’s
10th Annual Fiat Days vocation discernment
retreat to spend time with other young women
your age as you listen to the Lord’s call in your life while having fun. Activities include – Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration,
sports, games, great food, talks and more. Fiat Days will be
held July 5-7, 2017 at Mount St. Mary’s University and Seminary. There is a $50 registration fee, all other expenses
funded by the Diocese of Harrisburg. Registration forms can
be found on our website at www.hbgdiocese.org. You may
also contact the Office of Vocations at (717) 657-4804, ext.
282 or email [email protected] with questions or
for a registration packet.
THE DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG is seeking dedicated
Catholic educators for our Catholic Schools who are rooted
in their faith and prepared to share the message of the gospel. Positions are available for September 2017 from Pre-K
through 12th grade. For more information contact the Diocese
of Harrisburg, Secretariat for Education, 4800 Union /Deposit
Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111-3710. 717-657-4804 or visit our
website www.hbgdiocese.org.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 867: Council Meeting May 17th at 7:30pm. Food and beverages after the meeting for all who attend. Friday Night Specials are back. The
Deck is now open for dinner service or drinks under the
stars. With the increase of popularity in our Friday Night specials, we recommend parties of 6 or more people make reservations. Banquet Room Rental: our newly renovated banquet room has one of the lowest rental rates in the area. Call
Paul Kephart for information - 717-490-4085. Bingo every
Monday and Thursday 6:30pm multiple jackpots Interested
in becoming a new member? Call Chuck Yost 394-5064 or
Brian Smith 669-3913
Renewal at St. Joseph’s
through Intentional Discipleship
ALPHA – Tremendous Success! As the first cycle of the
Alpha Program approaches its completion, we are preparing to offer it again in September. For anyone looking to deepen the relational aspect of their Catholic life
with the Lord, you may find Alpha to be very enriching.
Also, consider extending the invitation to those who
have no church, or to family or friends who have drifted
away.
Become a Perpetual Adorer - Sign up for 1 hour a week
as a perpetual adorer in our Adoration Chapel. St. Joseph’s Perpetual Adoration Chapel is open 24 hours a
day, except while Mass is celebrated, 7 days a week,
all year long. This is a powerful way to be renewed by
the Lord personally, as well as promote the renewal of
St. Joseph’s through intercessory prayer. This is a
wonderful way to introduce our children to personal
prayer with Jesus.
Strategic Plan – In the next few months, the core team
working with our Strategic Plan for Evangelization will
be meeting with the ministries and groups of the parish
to assist them in reflecting on the Plan and find ways to
implement it in those specific areas of parish life. The
Plan can be found on the homepage of our website
beneath the Welcome, under “Intentional Discipleship
Plan.”
MAKE EWTN PART OF YOUR TRAVEL PLANS! Take a
studio tour, and attend Mass and Live Show tapings at the
Network in Irondale any weekday. Spend time in Adoration
of Our Lord at the gorgeous Shrine of the Most Blessed
Sacrament in Hanceville. Call our pilgrimage department for
more information at 205- 271-2966, or visit our new pilgrimage website, www.ewtn.com/pilgrimage.
MITRE CUP IV INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
June 30, 2017 at Hershey Country Club West Course
Tee off to benefit the Residents of St. Anne’s Retirement
Community on a beautiful course and enjoy a delicious dinner recapping the day’s highlights. Cost is $300 per golfer.
For more information or to register, contact Mary Jo at 717285-6539 or [email protected].
Thank you to our Bulletin Sponsor of the Week
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717-393-7403
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You can read the bulletin online at our parish website: www.stjosephslanc.com.