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Starkville, MS 39759
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Fr. John Bohn
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Let Us Pray For:
Those Who Are Sick…especially CSA/MSU student David Dunham, Josh Adams, Alana Aucoin, Pat Bennett, Martha Kozmer, Bertha Jo Haskell, Chris Emplaincourt, Bud & Angela Tomaso, Russell Huntley's mother, Michele Weber-daughter of Dolly Moore, Gerry Pawlowski-mother of Carol Wagnon, Paul Spizuko-uncle of Carol Wagnon, Charles Rentz Moore-brother of Billie Moore, Cindy Phillips-friend of Celeste Tomaso, John Reginelli-brother of Dennis Reginelli, Robert Reginelli-father of Dennis Reginelli, Chris & Ruth Ross-brother & sister-in-law of Matt Ross, Barry House-father of Chris House, Dallas Flippo-friend of Glenn & Carol Ivy, Herman Mitchell-friend of Glenn & Carol Ivy, Todd Herring-former parishioner, Raquel Argenal-grandmother of Claudia Holcomb, Jacob Stepp-great grandson of Angela & Bud Tomaso, Kelvin Niolet-Rachel Singleton's brother, Emily Villavaso-daughter-in-law of Eric & Cindy Villavaso, Rev. Aedan Manning-former Judicial Vicar for the Diocese and Hartley Kittle-infant grandson of Elbert & Kathy Kimbrell.
Mothers' Morning Out Group Being Formed
Mothers with small children are invited to help form a St. Joseph's "Mothers Morning Out". The first gathering is scheduled for Saturday morning June 7th from 9:00-11:00am in the Parish Center. If you would like to attend or help with the children please call Gerry in the church office.
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May 11, 2008
Pentecost Sunday
Dear Parishioners,
When most people hear the 6th Commandment - You Shall Not Commit Adultery, they think it applies simply to sexual relations within the context of marriage. However, as the Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches us, this commandment obligates us to sexual purity regardless of our state in life (married, engaged, single, widowed, etc.).
In this day and age, that's a tough sell. After all, we exist in a culture where sex is "just sex" and it's "no big deal" and "as long as no one get hurt, it's fine." I tell you, as a priest I've heard all of the rationalizations. Human sexuality, however, is just the opposite. It's NOT "just sex" and it IS a "big deal". Human sexuality actually is the area in which we MOST image God and his creative ability. God, being a creator, has shared his creative ability with us through sexuality. Therefore, when we engage in that very sacred activity, we had better be sure it is in conformity with the desire and will of God.
Through the years, the Catholic Church has been called such things as "prudish" and "out of touch" when it specifically comes to such things as sex before marriage. When I hear this criticism, I always try to respond by teaching our critics to look at sex from a little different perspective. One moment like this that I specifically remember involved a friend of mine, he was about 35 or so, who had a string of unsuccessful relationships with women. These relationships always involved sexual relations outside of marriage.
One day he was complaining to me that he had been praying and praying for God to send him Ms. Wonderful so he could get married and settle down. I responded by asking him the question, "What is one of the foundational requirements regarding our sexuality in marriage?" He looked at me kind of funny, and then replied, "Being faithful to your spouse." I said, "Exactly. Now answer me this other question. How will you do that if you have never practiced this before marriage?" He had to think for a minute, but then he understood what I was talking about.
Chastity and faithfullness in marriage takes practice. It is not something that magically occurs once the wedding vows are recited. Therefore, one of the big reasons the Church preaches abstinence before marriage is so that people can practice for the demands of married life. Look at it this way; if you are used to having sexual relations before marriage, even if it is with your future spouse, what happens when problems occur in that marriage and, God forbid, you become attracted to another person? People who have sexual relations before marriage often are not practiced in abstaining from sex outside of marriage. Therefore, it is much easier for them to slip into an inappropriate sexual relationship with someone other than their spouse.
Don't buy into the hype that premarital sex is "healthy," "normal," and "good for seeing if you are 'compatible' in that area." Rather, look at abstinence before marriage as that time you are practicing the art of faithfulness toward your spouse. And we all know what is said about practice. It "makes perfect!"
Fr. John
Collections For May 4, 2008
Offertory: $12,842.50
Loose: $338.00
Total: $13,180.50
Thank you for your generosity!
Calendar of Events and Meetings:
Monday-May 12
7:00pm-K of C 4th Degree (Parish Center)
Tuesday-May 13
7:00am-Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament begins (Church)
7:00am-Mass-Dick & Betty Herschede
5:30pm-Mass-Graduating High School Seniors-Reception following in the Center
6:00pm-Small Group Bible study (Parish Center)
Wednesday-May 14
7:00am-Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament ends (Church)
11:30am-Anointing Mass-Grand Generations-Lunch following in the Center
4:45PM-Confessions (Church)
5:30pm-Mass-Joseph Chromiak
6:30pm-Finance Council & Pastoral Council Appreciation Dinner (Parish Hall)
7:00pm-11:30am Mass choir practice (Church)
7:00pm-CYO LIFT (Parish Hall)
Thursday-May 15
7:00am-Mass-Bob & Margaret Shoemaker
11:30am-Ladies Luncheon Group (Joann Watson's House)
Friday-May 16
7:00am-Mass-Joseph Chromiak
12:15pm-Pro-Life Rosary (Church)
Saturday-May 17
9:00am-SVdP Food Pantry Distribution (Parish Hall)
5:00pm-Mass-Corpus Christi in Macon, MS
Sunday-May 18
9:00am-Mass, People of St. Joseph & Students
11:30am-Mass, People of St. Joseph & Students
2:00pm-SVdP Society Meeting (Parish Hall)
Happy Mother's Day To All Our Moms!
Catholic Camp :The Glenmary Home Missioners are sponsoring a Catholic Camp for children in NE Mississippi. June 15-21 is for boys and girls ages 9-11; June 22-28 is for boys and girls ages 12-14. The cost is $100 per week. Scholarships are available and the deadline to apply is May 31st. Applications are available in the church office. For details contact Fr. Tim Murphy at 662-304-0087 or campglenmary@juno.com.
Grand Generation :Our next Grand Generation Luncheon will be Wednesday, May 14th. We will begin with an Anointing Mass at 11:30am in the Church, followed by lunch in the Parish Center.
Those in active military service :Please pray for those fighting abroad to keep us safe: Bob Cini, Carey Jackson, Charles McAnally, Steven Jones, Matt Herschede, Jeff Schwoeppe, Eric Weber, Michael Ryan, Timothy Read, Eric Gannon, Shem Miller, John Brogdon and Andrew Pitman.
Small Group Bible Study :The Small Group Bible Study will meet this Tuesday, May 13th at 6pm in the Parish Center.
We Thank :We Thank Cathy McKee for coordinating our end of the year Religious Ed Party. We also thank the parents who contributed donuts, juice and milk. We appreciate Katherine Evans calling bingo and Demi Dunne for her help. We thank our 32 religious ed teachers who gave so unselfishly of their time. We bid farewell to Daisy Odreman, a first grade teacher for the past 7 years. Bless you all!
Knights of Columbus :Following today's Masses the Knights of Columbus will begin selling tickets for their Annual Barbeque Grill Raffle to benefit the Dwelling Place. The drawing will take place on Sunday, July 6th during the monthly Pancake Breakfast.
Annual Bishop's Ball :Catholic Charities Annual Bishop's Ball will be Thursday, June 5 at the Country Club of Jackson from 6:30pm-midnight. Please help us honor Peter A. Koury for his work over the years by helping many children served by Catholic Charities. Tickets are $100 per person, so come and dance the night away with the band SNAZZ. By providing help you are creating hope in the lives of so many children. Please call the Dev. Office at 601-326-3714 for more info.
Vacation Bible School :Our Vacation Bible School is filled. We invite any parishioners, especially grandmas and grandpas to donate financially so that all will be able to participate.
Religious Education :We thank the parents who have registered their children (K-12th grade) for this coming fall and ask anyone who is new to contact Gerry Orgler in the Church office to register your child. The cost is $20 for 1 child, $30 for 2 or more).
We Appreciate... :Special thanks goes out to Jennifer Grimes and those who assisted her with the beautiful St. Joseph the Worker Altar. Thanks for a job well done.
Catholic Service Appeal :Last weekend our parishioners and the people of our diocese gave a strong response to Bishop Latino's appeal for "Care to Share" our very best. Gifts and pledges to the Catholic Service Appeal can be made anytime during the year. Anyone who has yet to contribute to our Catholic Service Appeal can find an envelope on the table in the Gathering Space.
Ladies Luncheon Group :The St. Joseph Ladies Luncheon Group will meet at the home of Joann Watson (503 Canterbury Rd) on Thursday, May 15th at 11:30am. Please bring a dish to share.
SVdP Thanks... :Special thanks to all members of the parish who donated food as part of the St. Joseph the Worker Feast Day. Your response was incredible. The food has already been distributed.
High School Graduation Mass :Our High School graduating seniors will be honored at Mass on Tuesday, May 13th at 5:30pm. We congratulate Negrita Caicedo, Victoria Follett, Monica Koehn, Olivia Osaji, Miguel Rodriguez, and Bradley Singleton. Everyone is invited to attend this special Mass and join us for a reception following in the Parish Center.
Connected Kids :There will be an end of the year skating party at the skating rink on Saturday, May 24th from 10am-noon. The cost is $5 payable at the door. Please sign up on the sheet in the Gathering Space. Call Robin Pigg if you need additional info.
Lunch & Bible Study Returns :Beginning June 4th at noon, Fr. John will have lunch and Bible study in the Parish Hall. Lunch will be provided or bring your own. This summer's topic will be "Scriptural References to the Sacraments". For more information contact Gloria Correro at 323-2392.
Starting Monday, May 19th... :The Parish Staff will be observing summer office hours from 8:30am-2:00pm.
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