ST.JOSEPH 4521 N Arden Rd Otis Orchards, WA 926-7133 • Fax

Pastoral Council Suzie Frei, Dennis Hardy, Pat Hinman, Cheri Hoagburg, Carolyn Holley, Mike Lunneborg, Linda Strom, Jennifer Witt Finance Council Mary Cameron, Debbi Haskins, Brian Gehlen, Marilyn Lunneborg, Jim Rudolph Faith Formation Council Terri Bruxer, Dave Charbonneau, Pam Finn, Karla Gehlen, Mirna Reyes Mark & Anna Henry, Karen Nicholls, Brad Pearson, Amanda Peterson, Phil-ip Wehr Charity and Justice Committee Jim Baumker 255-9498 jabaum@comcast.net Welcome Committee Darrel & Delores Jones 998-0438 Seniors on the Go Mary Nolan 328-2292 Dianne Murray 315-4688 Knights of Columbus Dennis Hardy 263-3454 Worldwide Marriage Encounter Ken & Cheryl Nagle 922-9813 Stewardship Committee Carolyn Holley 999-8739

WORSHIP Saturday - 5:30 pm Sunday - 8:00 am & 10:30 am

- am Wednesday—6:00 pm EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Tuesday 12:30—3:30 p.m. Wednesday 6:00—8:00 a.m. Wednesday 7:00—10:00 p.m. RECONCILIATION Saturday 4:00—5:00 pm or by appointment RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES Preschool thru 7th grade Sunday 9:15—10:15 a.m. YOUTH MINISTRY Youth 8th—12th Grades Sunday 6:00—8:00 p.m. BAPTISM Infants & Adults Call Parish Office for Parish policies MARRIAGE Preparations begin at least four months in advance of the wedding. Attendance at Marriage Preparation Weekends and other Diocesan regulations apply. Call Parish Office for Marriage policy. SICK Anointing of the Sick or Shut In Ministry. Call the Parish Office.

PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Mike Kwiatkowski—Pastor Email: Fr.Mike@stjoeparish.org Deacon Chalo Martinez - 263-9553 Email: gmartinez@dioceseofspokane.org

Youth Ministry Meta & Gene Boik 928-6182 metaboik@hotmail.com Parish Hall Rental Cindy Baird 926-7133 Marriage Coordinator Barbara Haney 926-7133 Eucharistic Minister Coordinator Marilyn Lunneborg 226-3167 Lector Coordinator Joe Biegler 255-9963 Liturgy Coordinator Tom Dettwiler 808-5481 Prayer Chain Diana Andriolo 926-5490 stjoeprayers@gmail.com St. Gabriel’s Group (Mom’s Group) Jaymie Miner 999-6631

Email: info@stjoeparish.org Web site: stjoeparish.org

OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday: 8:30 am—4:30 pm STAFF 926-7133 Parish Secretary Cindy Baird Email: info@stjoeparish.org Finances Becky Schoultz Email: finance@stjoeparish.org Religious Ed Director Teresa McCann Email: religioused@stjoeparish.org Housekeeping Barbara Haney

MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, February 18 5:30pm †Ed Inge Sunday, February 19 8:00am People of the Parish 10:30am †Matt Rich Tuesday, February 21 8:30am †David Martinez Wednesday, February 22 6:00pm †Dorothy Fogarty Thursday, February 23 8:30am Jacob Potter Friday, February 24 8:30am †Bob Goderre Saturday, February 25 5:30pm †Catatina Curry Sunday, February 26 8:00am †Ed Inge 10:30am People of the Parish

WEEK AHEAD –February 20-26 Monday Parish office closed Women’s Faith Study 6:30pm Scouts 7pm Tuesday After Mass Social group 9am Quilters 10am Eucharistic Adoration 12:30-3:30pm Scripture & Prayer Group 6:30pm RCIA 6:30pm Wednesday Eucharistic Adoration 6-8am Mom’s Group 9:30am 125th Anniversary meeting 6:30pm Eucharistic Adoration 6:30-10pm Thursday Faith Study Group 9am Friday Scripture & Scrapbook 6pm Sunday RE PreK-7th Children & Parents 9:15am Family Lent Prep (at Otis Elem) 9:15am Hour of Faith 9:20am Children’s Liturgy of the Word 10:30 Mass Youth Meeting 6pm

St. Joseph Parish — Otis Orchards

WEEKLY COLLECTION 2/12/2017 Envelopes Plate TOTAL

$ 6,948.00 $ 706.77 $ 7,654.77 Total for February to date: $ 14,007.97 Needed Monthly $ 31,200.00 Building Fund Total for February $ 371.00 ************************************************* OPOF Campaign 2013 2016 Total Pledges $727,785 $462,193 $1,189,978 Collected $673,736 $200,076.33 $873,812.33

Scriptures for February 26 Isaiah 49:14-15 Psalm 62:2-3, 6-7, 8-9

1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Matthew 6:24-34

LITURGY SCHEDULE for February 25 & 26 Mass GREETER LECTOR EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS USHERS SERVERS 5:30pm M Andr iolo & C Hoagburg D Andr iolo, S Sattler , Deacon Chalo O Osborne C Hoagburg H Osborne 8:00am S Hutchinson S Stuber B Bendele T Bendele, C Baird J Rosa N Sund P Soderquist, B Covington D Carlsen N Gresch 10:30am G McCauley P & O Wehr J Rich, R Rich, D Hardy, D Hardy J Ciesielski G Wehr & C Pederson J Kienbaum, P Kienbaum, Deacon Chalo B Pearson L Wehr ***IF YOU CAN NOT SERVE, PLEASE FIND A REPLACEMENT. THANK YOU***

February 19—Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time In today’s first reading, the Israelites are urged to love their neighbors as themselves. In the Gospel, Jesus spells out how we are to do that—to give generously to those who ask of us and not to turn our backs on those who seek to borrow.

STEWARDSHIP IN ACTION “What benefits is there if someone claims to have faith, but he does not have works?

So if a brother or sister is naked and daily in need of food and if anyone of you were to say to them: “Go in peace, keep warm and nourished,” and yet not give them the things that are necessary for the body, of what benefit is this? Thus even faith, if it does not have works, is dead, in and of itself.” James 2:14-17

“LORD of the Harvest, BLESS young people with the gift of courage to respond to your call. Open their hearts to great ideals, to great things. INSPIRE all of your disciples to mutual love and giving—for vocations blossom in the good soil of faithful people. INSTILL those in

religious life, parish ministries, and families with the confi-dence and grace to invite others to embrace the bold and noble path of a life consecrated to you. UNITE us to Jesus through prayer and sacrament, so that we may cooperate with you in building your reign of mercy and truth, of justice and peace. Amen” Pope Francis

☺ Ministers, Lectors, Altar Servers & Greeters ☺ Please let Cindy know availability info for the March—April schedule which includes Holy Week & Easter. Please email, call or drop a note in the parish office by Mon-day evening please. Thank you.

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ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL Last weekend was Commitment Sunday for our diocesan Annual Catholic Appeal. The goal for our parish is $75,000. To date over $7,300 has been pledged. I appreciate the generosity shown

by so many and ask those who have not yet pledged, please consider the Bishop’s request that all Catholic households do so. Checks payable to Annual Catholic Appeal or online www.dioceseofspokane.org.

The parish office will be closed Monday, February 20th in observance of President’s Day.

St. Joseph’s Baptism Schedule—2017 Classes: April 2 & 9 Baptism: April 16 (Easter) Please call the parish office to register or if you have any questions, 926-7133

Please join us in prayer and a brief reflection on the Gospel.

Hour of Faith is a great way to supplement Sunday Mass. Reflecting on the weekly Gospel can help you hear God's word more personally. Joining our prayers to yours is pow-erful. Please come for all or part, as time permits. Sundays Feb 26, March 5, 12, 19 & 26, Apr il 2, 9 & 23 at 9:20am in the church.

FAITH FORMATION FEBRUARY/MARCH PARISH HAPPENINGS

Night Walk A group of volunteers serves sandwiches, cookies, coffee and water, and distribute clothing to our homeless brothers and sisters in Spokane the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. We will next be making sand-wiches and bagging cookies Monday, February 27 at 10:00am. For additional information regarding this ministry please contact Deacon Chalo at 509-263-9553, or by email at gmartinez@dioceseofspokane.org

Religious Education for 4 year olds—7th Grade

Supporting parents in passing on the Catholic Faith!

Weekly RE classes Sun, 9:15-10:15am at Otis Elementary. No class this Sun, Feb 19 but resume next Sun, Feb 26, March 5, 12, 19 & 26. You can register before RE on Sun-days at Otis. Contact Teresa for more information: religioused@stjoeparish.org or 926-7133.

Youth Ministry Supporting the Faith and Spirituality

of Teens 8th-12th Grades Sundays, 6:00-8:00 pm

Dear Fantastic Teens and their Families, Don't forget to keep your eyes on Heaven as this is not our eternal home. Registration is due this week for CYC, so please let Becky know in the office if you are interested. CYC (Catholic Youth Celebration) for 9th—12th graders will take place March 3-5 at Gonzaga Prep with two overnights at the Red Lion, all this for $65. It's also a great start to Lent! There are forms outside the parish office or on the diocese website if you would like to register that way. We do, however, need to know that you are coming for motel reservations. We will not be meeting this Sunday for Presi-dent's Day so make sure you pray for our current and past presidents. God bless, Meta, Gene, and the Youth Ministry Team metaboik@hotmail.com.

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Monday Night Women’s Faith Study A new 6 week class will be starting Feb 20. We will be stud-ying 'Conversion', Following the Call of Christ, by Bishop Robert Barron. Call the office to sign up. Work books are available to those who sign up early. Walk-ins are welcome for any of our studies. We meet in the cry room from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Contact Sue Moss for more information at 710-1575 or sooymoss@gmail.com.

Opening God’s Word with the Sunday Scriptures. Reflection and prayer guided by parishioner Rick McLean weekly on Tues, 6:30—7:30pm in the Cry Room off the foyer. Everyone is welcome, men, women, and older teens. Attend when you are able; this one hour a week might become a priority when you discover the rich graces from this spiritual practice.

THANK YOU to everyone who preformed in, helped with and came to as support for this year’s Spokane Valley Partners Food Bank Benefit Concert, “A Touch of Class” and the reception afterwards! What a wonderful night of entertainment!

CONFIRMATION AND FIRST EUCHARIST

will be celebrated here at St. Joseph on Sat., May 20 at the 5:30pm Mass.

A required Parent Meeting with Fr. Mike is scheduled for Thurs, March 2 from 7-8:30pm in the par ish hall. The preparation schedule has been sent to all 2nd grade Sunday School families and those who have already expressed inter-est. Others who would like their student to celebrate these sacraments this year, please contact the parish office so that we might send you a schedule. Call Teresa in the parish office for more information.

FAMILY LENT PREPARATION: next Sunday, Feb 26th, 9:15-9:45am at Otis Elementary in the multipur -pose room. Each family is invited to bring a cross or crucifix from your home and share a special meaning that it holds for your family. All parish families are welcome!!

All Catholic high school youth!! The 2017 Steubenville Northwest Conference at Gonzaga University is the weekend of July 28-30. This weekend offers an amazing gathering where over 1,000 teens are able to laugh, cry, sing, pray, and be encouraged in Christ. Dynamic speakers who instruct and challenge teens (Fr Mike Schmitz, Mary Bielski, youtube them!! And more…) Vibrant music, praise and worship! Registration information will be available soon. Dorm space is limited, so talk with Meta or Gene Boik if you want to attend, metaboik@hotmail.com

THREE PART SERIES DURING LENT Presented by Mr. John Fencik

The Role of Conscience in Our Lives as Catholics Thursdays, March 6, 13 & 20, 6:30-8pm in the par ish hall Is there moral truth? What is the Catholic moral vision? How do I form my conscience? What if I disagree with Catholic moral teaching? How do I avoid judging others? Does my life reflect truth and mercy, compassion for myself & others? NO CHARGE. Please call the par ish office at 926-7133 or email religioused@stjoeparish.org for more information.

Did you know: 48 million Americans live in poverty; 1 in 7 Americans face hunger every day; More than 630,000 people in the US are homeless; 23% of those struggling went to college; or that 16 million children live in food insecure households? Thank you to St. Joe’s for giving $761.99 in the soup pots to our local Family Promise, helping homeless families in our area.

Do you enjoy your coffee and donut after 10:30 Mass? If yes, please consider volunteering one month out of the year to set up and clean up. There is very little work involved, just a couple hours of your time for 3 or 4 weekends. You could even team up with someone else. Donuts and instruction provided. Please call the parish at 926-7133 office for any questions or to volunteer.

St. Gabriel’s Group (Mom’s Group) meets Wed, 9:30-11:30am, and are studying the book “Good News about Sex and Marriage” by Christopher West. Check out the parish website for a calendar and to see what the group represents. Any questions call or text Jaymie Miner, (509)999-6631 or angeljay1@aol.com. The moms are again looking for childcare help. Please contact Jaymie for more info.

IN THE COMMUNITY

ON GOING PARISH HAPPENINGS

Rosary: Par ishioner Gary Wycoff will be lead-ing a Rosary every Saturday at 10am in the Eucha-rist Chapel (thru the winter months). Special pray-ers will be said for all of the violence in the world. Everyone is welcome!

Catholic Singles Mingle All ages of single adults are welcome to check out Catholic Singles Mingle! No dues, just fun events every week, such as day trips, outdoor concerts, art walks, Lake Coeur d'Alene cruises, potlucks, etc. Call Cathy at (509) 226-1380, or go online at www.meetup.com/Catholic-Singles-Mingle.

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COOKBOOK: The St. Gabr iel’s Moms Group are selling their “Foods of Our Faith: Liturgical Recipes & Traditions” cookbook. Profits will help support the Bite to Go program, food for low income children at the elementary school. Cop-ies are $15 and are available in the parish office.

Catholic Charities Collection It’s not too late and your gift matters! Donation brochures are available in the gathering area under the poster. Gifts may be placed in the collection at Masses, mailed or made online at CatholicCharitiesSpokane.org. Catholic Charites is providing Real Solutions for Real Needs in our community.

Turn to Sacred Heart Radio AM 970 to hear news and views from a Catholic perspective. With an engaging mix of local and national shows, and subjects ranging from prayer to par-enting to current events, there is something for everyone. Sanctify your commute! Tune in to AM 970 today. Sacred Heart Radio. Connected in Christ. www.sacredheartradio.org . Try out the beautiful new Sa-cred Heart Radio app. It’s available for iPhone and Android. Take Sacred Heart Radio with you wherever you go!

“The Great Religions of the World” Join the Thursday Morning Faith Study Group from 9-10:30am in the hall studying the lectures from the Great Courses. This new series has just started so anyone interest-ed is welcome to join them. For information please call or email Dave Bailey at 951-1492 or 9511492@gmail.com .

The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide is a 12-week pro-gram designed for men and women who are experiencing the trauma and upheaval caused by divorce or separation. The next 12 sessions of the CDSG program will begin on Wed, March 8 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes, from 6:30 to 8:30pm. For further information, contact: Donna Petrocelli, Program Director www.catholicdivorced.org, divorceministry.donna@gmail.com or call (509) 468-8429.

Parish history pictures? We're putting together a video for the parish's 125th anniversary, and we're missing pic-tures in some areas. If you have pictures you wouldn't mind sharing, please contact Tom Dettwiler - 509-326-2363 or 509-808-5481. We'll scan and return the pictures. We're missing activities at the old church - like the Fall Festival, youth activities for both churches, Knights activities, and probably more I haven't thought of. Thank you!

St. Francis of Assisi Women’s Club Card Party and Luncheon

For Ladies & Gentlemen, Wed, March 15, Noon – 3:00pm, $8/person, Corner of W. Heroy & N. Jefferson St. Bridge and Pinochle cards will be available or bring your own board game. Please make reservations by March 10 with Mary Ann 509-466-4260 or Gina 509-328-4818

2017 Parish Campout This years campout is scheduled for July 13-16. Cost is the same as last year @ $92.38 with payment plans available. Start now and your payments would only be $18.48/month. Space is limited so register early! Any questions call Brad at 208-683-1878 or see him after 10:30am Mass. Registration Forms under the poster in the gathering area.

On Sun, Jan 29 the Spokesman-Review ran an article on funeral costs in the Spokane area. Unfortunately, they mis-represented Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services of Spo-kane in many ways, especially in costs. We are in fact a non-profit, charitable ministry of the Diocese of Spokane and the only non-profit funeral and cemetery provider in Spo-kane. We are your official resource for all end of life plan-ning—faithful to the traditions and rituals of our Catholic Church. For further information, please call us at 467-5496.

For our 125th Anniversary Celebration we are looking for people to help on a committee to plan some fun activities to help us in our celebration. If you would like to be part of this committee we will be meeting Wednesdays following the 6:00pm Mass (approx. 6:30) in the conference room. If you are not able to make this meeting but want to be in-volved please call Cheri Hoagburg at 863-3748 or email at choagburg@hotmail.com. Send any and all ideas my way, they will be greatly appreciated. Are you creative? Do you like designing? We are also looking for a logo to use with our 125th anniversary cele-bration. Please send all your inspired ideas to Cheri by Feb. 23rd. We will vote on all logos at the Masses on the week-end of Feb. 25/26. Our celebration logo will be revealed the following weekend.

AROUND THE DIOCESE

BEAUTIFUL QUILTS AVAILABLE The Chancery Quilting Ladies have beautiful cotton quilts available in sizes crib—queen.. Prices are reasonable ranging from $20-$40. Now is an excellent time to get a gift for some-one for a birthday, a baby shower or even for a graduate. All profits go to Catholic Charities. Call (509) 487-4423 or (509) 328-5688 for more infor-mation. Located in the St. Anne Children & Family Center basement, 25 W 5th Ave, Spokane—open on Fridays.

Immaculate Heart Retreat Center 6910 S Ben Burr Rd, Spokane, (509) 448-1224

For more information or to register in advance: www.ihrc.net Silent Day of Prayer: 9am-3pm, begins with the Rosary, and includes the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Mass, two conferences, lunch and concludes with Adoration. $38/ $48 with a room. Please register in advance. Wed, March 1 Ash Wednesday “Give Up or Give In” Fr Philip Garcia, OFM Coffee and Contemplation. 9-11am, Cost $10—includes roll & hot beverage. Come enjoy spirited discussion & pray-er time. People of all faiths welcome! Wed, March 15: “Heat Light & Smoke: How Jesus Com-municates with Us”, Charlie Finck, MS April 19: “Crossing the Threshold with SoulCollage” Heather Berndt Dinner Series, Tues, Feb 28, “Historical Connections: Who’s Who & What’s What in the Middle East”, Part 1 Raja Tanas, PhD Weekly Serenity of the Heart AA Meeting, Every Friday at 12 noon. The group is always open for more members. Call Barb at (509) 688-5640, if you would like to come, or simply come to the meeting. All are welcome!

http://stjoeparish.org/ Bookmark St Joseph’s to be up to date on everything at the parish! http://dioceseofspokane.org/ Catholic Diocese of Spokane is now on Facebook ! Go to www.facebook.com/pages/Catholic-Diocese-of-Spokane/116335971744555 and “like” them to follow the happenings around the Diocese.

Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services of Spokane (Holy Cross, Queen of Peace and St. Joseph Cemeteries) offers both funeral and cemetery services. Families can take care of all their needs in a single visit, with CFCS coordinating the arrangements with parish, pastor and family. For infor-mation call 467-5496.

All are invited! Healing of Families Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament

Tuesdays 7:00 pm, St Thomas More (in the chapel), 505 W St Thomas More Way, Spokane. Prayers for you and your family, Eucharistic songs, Rosary, Scripture readings, Chaplet of Divine Mercy.

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Taize Prayer 7-8pm at Immaculate Hear t Retreat Center . Please join us for a beautiful hour of contemplative Taize worship and song. The Brothers of Taize espouse the Gospel message "that they all be one, Father, as You and I are one." Sundays, Feb 26, Mar 26, Apr 30, & May 28.

Adult Faith Formation Online Crossroads, a program of Boston College School of The-ology & Ministry, offers non-credit online courses for adult spiritual enrichment & faith formation. With a focus on shared reflection in an online learning community, Cross-roads models the kind of conversation & participation that lead to deeper understanding of and personal growth in faith. (courses are $25—$50) Upcoming topics include: Prayer: Our Deepest Longing, The Online Book Club (March 1-April 4), Spiritual Practices (March 1-21), A Church of and for the Poor (March 1-21), Living Faith in Our Social Con-text (Apr 19-May 30), Becoming an Evangelizing Faith Community (Apr 19-May 30). Info & registration: 617-552-4075, crossroads@bc.edu, www.bc.edu/crossroads

Encourage, A Roman Catholic Apostolate Do you have a loved one who is experiencing same sex at-traction? Do you want to be loving to him/her but want to stay faithful to the Church’s truth about sexuality and mar-riage? Encourage is a confidential support group for Catholic parents, relatives or friends of those struggling with same sex attraction, sanctioned by the Spokane Diocese and led by Chaplain Fr Kenny St. Hilaire. We’ll meet to pray, listen, inform and support. For more information please contact Tim at (509) 290-4844 or email encourage_tk@gmail.com.

Seven-Day Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe You are invited to join a Seven-Day Pilgrimage to Mexico, Oct 11 – 17, 2017 with Fr. Al Grasher, pastor at St. Patrick Church – Colfax and St. Joseph Church – LaCrosse. We will celebrate Mass at one of the holiest places in the Western hemisphere, the Shrine of “Our Lady of Guadalupe.” Other sites to be visited: Tepeyac Hill, Xochimilco, Puebla, and Teotihuacan. We will celebrate Mass each day including the Church of the Holy Family which holds the remains of the martyred Blessed Miguel Pro. Full Package Price: $1,745 (includes airfare, hotel, most meals, transportation, & en-trance into all scheduled events). For a complete brochure either email Fr. Al at albgrasher@gmail.com or write: St. Patrick Church; 1018 S Main St; Colfax, WA 99111. The Missionaries of Charity would like to invite you to join

them in a Novena on the 13th of each month beginning in February and continuing until October. This is in commemo-ration of the apparition of Our Lady of Fatima. The Novena will be held at St. Patrick’s Church,5021 N Nelson St, Spo-kane and will begin with Mass at 6:00 pm. A rosary proces-sion in the neighborhood will follow and conclude with the Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

WorldWide Marriage Encounter “So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is per-fect.” Encourage the Holy Spirit to perfect your marriage by taking part in a WorldWide Marriage

Encounter Weekend on March 24-26 or Oct 27-29, 2017. For more information contact Tom & Kathy Dauer at (509) 455-8415 or go to www.InlandEmpireWWME.org.

Look at life through the windshield, not the rear-view mirror.

We are like snowflakes. Alone, we are insignificant. But we sure can do a lot when we stick together.