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The faith-filled parishioners of Saint Joseph Catholic Church of Arma, in union with the Blessed Trinity of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, value tradition and prayer. We are committed to strong leadership, responsive community service, and forming caring, welcoming, intimate relationships with our fellow brothers and sisters. We seek to become a more diverse, vibrant, active church family. Notes from the Pastor: Back to normal routine! After all the celebrations, we are now focused on our journey through 2013! Many of you must have set your personal goals this year. For Saint Joseph Church, the goal I have set which I am asking all of you to support is to be able to plan and execute a year of celebration for the Parishs 50th Anniversary of its construction. Some might ask why celebrate a buildings construction anniversary? The establishment of the parish maybe celebrated but a building? The answer to this question would help us to go deeper on our understanding of the Church as the Body of Christ. This is best explained by Dr. Marcellino DAmbrosio in his article on the feast of the dedication of the Basilica of Saint John Lateran in Rome: As a rebellious teenager, I thought the Catholic church should stop wasting its money on expensive churches. We ought to sell them all and buy food for the poor, I argued. Funny thing. Jesus, who cared much for the poor, did not have this attitude. As an adolescent he yearned to spend time in Herods sumptuous Temple (Luke 2). As an adult, he defended its integrity against the moneychangers (John 2). Francis of Assisi, who gave away all his possessions, begged for money to buy materials to restore ruined churches which he rebuilt with his own hands. Why this high regard for church buildings? Ezekiel 47 gives us one important reason. Because the liturgical worship that goes on inside, most especially the Eucharist, is the source and summit of our entire Christian life. The world is a dusty, tiring place that often beats us down. The Church building is a haven, a quiet refuge, a place to encounter God. Here we drink deeply of the life-giving waters of word and sacrament that revive our drooping spirits (Psalm 23). The grace that flows from the altar bears us back into the world, changed, and able to change others, bringing healing and bearing fruit. Saint Paul, in I Corinthians 3, gives us another reason to honor ChurchesThe Church building is a mirror that, held up before us, reminds us of who we are. The world tells us that we are consumers, employees and voters, and Next Sunday(01/20/2013) 8:00 AM Kyla & Allie Zornes Greg Bogina & Mike Ashbacher Marcel Normand Ron Pommier Linda Carpino & Joyce Klinkon
flashes a constant stream of icons at us every day to remind us of this. The Church building is an icon that reminds us of our deepest identity. As we gather for Sunday worship, we who were scattered by diverse loyalties, professions, and life-styles, are now united as the Body of Christ and dwelling place of the Spirit. How does a person enter the Church? Through the cleansing waters of baptism. Maybe thats why there are holy water fonts at the doors of most Catholic churches. Maybe those statues of saints are there to remind us that we are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the family of God (Ephesians 2:19f). So what about all the expensive treasures of architecture, painting, sculpture, and stained glass? Sell them all and use the proceeds to buy food for the poor? What then would the poor have?... The loss of ones home is a loss of ones dignity. Our churches, from the local chapel to St. Peters Basilica, belong not to the hierarchy, but to the whole family. Theyve been given to us by the hard work and contributions of our forebears to remind us of our dignity as sons and daughters of the living God let us allow zeal for God's house to consume us as it did Jesus and Francis, that we may embrace the task of purification, renewal and rebuilding... May these words enkindle our spirit to give value to the 50th anniversary celebration of the construction of Saint Joseph Church in 2014! God bless you all! Fr. Roger

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STAFF Fr. Roger Lumbre Pastor Janel Scales/Marcel Normand Bookkeeper/Bulletin Editor Rectory Office Hours Wednesdays 9AM-Noon Tel. (620) 347-4525

Next Saturday (01/19/2013) Altar Servers: Ushers E. M. E. Lectors: Gift Bearers 4:00 PM Chase & Tejay Cleland Dave Petrey & Pat Westhoff Terry Cleland Anna Meyer Virginia Rowland & Louise Jarboe

Mass Schedules & Intentions for January 12th-20th:

Jan 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 4:00 PM 5:30 PM 8:00 AM Sunday 10:00 AM 7;00 AM Monday 8:00 AM Tuesday Wednesday 6:30 PM 8:00 AM Thursday 8:30AM-3PM 7:00 AM Friday 8AM-6PM 4:00 PM Saturday 5:30 PM 8:00 AM Sunday 10:00 AM Saturday John Albertini Mabel Sponsel Ad Dantis Mary Oplotnik Jennifer Sponsel John Albertini For the Sick Jennie Carregio Eucharistic Adoration Theda Westhoff Eucharistic Adoration Jennie Carregio Bud LaForge John Albertini Pro Populo Arma Girard Arma Girard Girard Arma Girard Arma Arma Girard Girard Arma Girard Arma Girard

ST. JOSEPH, PRAY FOR US!

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Saint Josephs Upcoming Events Eucharistic Adoration: Thursdays from 8:30am to 3:00pm Finance Council Next Meeting, Jan. 22nd 6:00pm St. Ann Altar Society Next meeting, Jan. 16th Parish Hall at 6pm Parish Council Next Meeting, Feb. 5th After 5:30pm Mass Knights of Columbus 1st Tuesday of Month, 7pm St. Michael Parish Hall

July 2012 to date $41,503.30 $28,672.56 $12,830.74

$2,646.00

Many people flocked to him for advice. He consented to guide them in holiness. Many disciples were attracted to him and wanted to imitate him in virtue and duty. And so he founded two monasteries, one on each bank of the Nile River. From here, monastic life spread to the East and later to the West. This is why he is called the Father of Monasticism and the Patriarch of Monks. Anthony suffered violent temptations for over twenty years. Yet, by prayer and sacrifice, he was able to overcome the devils allurement. The devil would appear to him as a beautiful woman, or a hideous monster, but his faith in Christ kept him strong. Despite his fasting and sacrifices, Anthony was in good health most of the time, and very cheerful, in fact. His life is an excellent guide to virtue. He died near the Red Sea in 356 at the age of 105. His feastday is this Thursday, January 17. He cherished silence, solitude, and poverty--attributes that most of us fear. St. Anthony embraced all three and found contentment in God. May we imitate him.

Christs Baptism Led to the Cross Ever since Christmas, weve been celebrating several manifestations of Christ. On December 25, He showed Himself to the Jewish world, symbolized by the shepherds. The next Sunday was the Feast of the Holy Family, which gives us Parish Pastoral Council Officers: the account when Mary and Joseph find Him in the Temple and He reveals to Chair Pat Westhoff them that He is the Son of His eternal Father. Last weekend, we observed His Members at Large Betty Rons, Dustin Ashmore, Joe Broyles, manifestation to all the nations in the person of the wise men, known as the Debbie Amershek Epiphany. And now, to another important event in the life of Our Lord--His BapSecretary Karen Pryer tism--when for the first time in history, ALL THREE PERSONS of the Trinity revealed themselves in an outward way: Jesus, the Fathers voice, and the Holy Worship Committee: Parish Finance Council: Chair Karen Pryer Chair Fred Bogina Spirit in the form of a dove. Jesus baptism is so significant that it is described in all four of the Gospels. E.M.Es Joann Black Members Bill Harman, Just as our baptism brought us into Gods family, the Church, so Christs bapUshers/Greeters Bill Harman Judy Wingebach, Altar Society Judy Smerchek Linda Broyles tism launched Him into His role as Suffering Servant. You might say, His baptism in the Jordan led to the Cross. Recall the words of the Father, You are my Lectors Marcel Normand Beloved Son. On you, my favor rests. This is a paraphrasing of the opening Music Jan Harman words of the first of the Servant Songs in todays readings of Isaiah. Jesus rose up out of the Jordan just as one day He would rise triumphant from the tomb! Special Thanks Christ came into the world to bring us the life and light that we receive in bapThank you to the many people who helped take down the Christtism. In our baptism, were empowered by the Holy Spirit to bear fruit that will mas decorations and the Nativity Scene and to those who cleaned last. Its truly a great privilege to own a divine membership in the Body of up after all was done. We appreciate your help! With everyones Christ! Lets remember that were included in the Prayers of the Church wherevhelp the Church was transformed in less than an hour! er and whenever Mass is said, while also in constant Union with the Whole Church (meaning Heaven, Earth, and Purgatory). St. Anns Altar Society As had been announced by the Catholic Advance, Msgr. William Carr, who The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 16th at has written The Word of the Lord on p. 2 of each issue to prepare us for Sun6:00pm in the parish hall. day Mass, is retiring after many years. Fr. Tom Hoisington has taken over this column and has written thought-provoking statements on the Baptism of the St. Anthony: The Father of Monastic Life Lord. I close with his words, We might say that the Baptism of the Lord is a Anthony was born in 251 in Egypt of wealthy Christian parents. He foreshadowing of Pentecost. As the Holy Spirit descended upon Christ at His was noted for his even temperament, his devotion to the Church, and Baptism, so the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles at Pentecost. As Jesus obedience to his parents. Six months after coming into possession of a baptism was the start of His public ministry, so Pentecost was the beginning of large fortune through the death of his parents, he was assisting at the Churchs life. Articles by Marcel Normand Mass when he heard the words of Jesus read: Go, sell what you have and give it to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. He felt We are asking the favor of everyone, if any of our parishioners is sick, esthe words were directed to him and he acted upon them. He gave away his possessions and begged an old hermit to teach him the spir- pecially if hospitalized, please inform Fr. Roger so he can pay the sick person a visit. Call our rectory number and leave a message or relay it to any itual life. Afterwards, he retired into the desert and lived the life of a of the parish or council members. Thank you!" hermit for many years, devoting himself to prayer and penance.

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