SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH Roman Catholic Church

42242 North Shore Drive, (P.O. Box 1709), Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 Parish Office: (909)866-3030 Fax: (909)866-5087

Parish Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 9:00 am—2:00 pm Pastor : Father Paul Smith C.R.

Dcn. Jim Weber, Dcn. Brooke Wagner http:saintjosephbb.wordpress.com www.parishesonlicom

Mission Statement We, the family of St. Joseph Church, united in covenant with the Holy Trinity through our Lord Jesus Christ in Eucharist, have a strong devo-tion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, pledge our fidelity to the teachings of the Ro-man Catholic and Apostolic Church, and to our Holy Father in Rome. Being a people of diverse cultures and traditions we recognize the image of God in every person we meet. We reach out to help others in our parish and com-munity by responding to their spiritu-al , emotional, and personal needs. We invite with open hearts all who are unit-ed in the Catholic faith to join us in the sharing of the Sacraments and proclaiming the splendor of God.

Misión de la Iglesia de San Jose Nosotros, la familia de la Iglesia de San Jose, unidos en alianza con la San-tisima Trinidad atravéz de Nuestro Se-ñor Jesucristo en la Eucharstia, tenemos una devoción muy fuerte a la Bendita Virgen Maria; juramos nuestro Santo Padre en Roma. Siendo gente de diversas cuturas y tradiciones, reconocemos la imagen de Dios en cada persona que conocemos. Buscamos ayudar a otros en nuestra Parroquia y comunidad, respondiedo a sus necesidades espirituales, emocion-ales y personales. Invitamos con el Co-azón abierto, a todos quienes estan unidos en la Fé Católica, a acompa-ñamos a comparer los sacramentos y a proclamar el esplendor de Dios. May 15, 2007

First Sunday of Lent Primer Domingo de Cuaresma

March 1, 2020 1o de marzo de 2020 “The Lord, your God, shall you worship and him alone shall you serve.” — Matthew 4:10 “Adorarás al Señor, tu Dios, y a él sólo servirás”. — Mateo 4:10

Served by the Congregation of the Resurrection

Mass and Prayer Schedule

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Sal 19 (18):8-10, 15; Mt 25:31-46 Martes: Is 55:10-11; Sal 34 (33):4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15 Miércoles: Jon 3:1-10; Sal 51 (50):3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lc 11:29-32 Jueves: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Sal 138 (137):1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12 Viernes: Ez 18:21-28; Sal 130 (129):1-8; Mt 5:20-26 Sábado: Dt 26:16-19; Sal 119 (118):1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 Domingo: Gn 12:1-4a; Sal 33 (32):4-5, 18-20, 22; 2 Tm 1:8b-10; Mt 17:1-9

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32 Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12 Friday: Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 Sunday: Gn 12:1-4a; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; 2 Tm 1:8b-10; Mt 17:1-9

Saturday, February 29 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Confession 5:30 pm Vigil Mass — † Juanita Gomez (RIP)

Sunday, March 1 First Sunday of Lent — Violet 8:00 am Mass — All Parishioners 11:00 am Mass — Legion of Mary 1:00 pm Misa en Espaniol — † Hector Hernandez & Victoria Perez Cano (RIP) Monday, March 2 7:25 am Rosary 8:00 am Mass —

Tuesday , March 3 Saint Katherine Drexel 7:25 am Rosary 8:00 am Communion Service Wednesday, March 4 Saint Casimir 7:25 am Rosary 8:00 am Mass — after Mass expositition of the Blessed Sacrament

Thursday, March 5 7:25 am Rosary 8:00 am Mass — Wendy Putman (Special Inten.) Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help after 8am Mass

Friday, March 6 Fast and Abstinence 7:25 am Rosary 8:00 am Mass — Adrian Littlefield & Family (Special Inten.) 6:00 pm — Stations of the Cross Followed by Soup—Supper

Saturday, March 7 Saints Perpetua and Felicity 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Confession 5:30 pm Vigil Mass — † Jonathan Davis (RIP)

Sunday, March 8 Second Sunday of Lent — Violet 8:00 am Mass — All Families 11:00 am Mass — 1:00 pm Misa en Espaniol — Porla Comunidad

TEMPTATION Every conquered temptation represents a new fund of moral energy. Every trial endured and weathered in the right spirit makes a soul nobler and stronger than it was before. —William Butler Yeats

TENTACIÓN Cada tentación vencida representa una nueva fuerza moral. Cada prueba vencida y superada con el espíritu correcto hace al alma más noble y fuerte de lo que era antes. —William Butler Yeats

Please pray for our men and women in the Military and Public Service:

Ssgt Derek C. Kern USAF, Erik Karpati US Army, , GSMFN Ryan H. Befort US Navy, , Alexander Oogjen US Marine, , SSGT Aaron Bo-tenhagen USMC, , Tony Espera , PFC Domonic Solomon, Kenny Langelier US Airforce ,Christopher Romero US Marine, , SSgt Cory Meeker, , Ian Salazar, Marine, David Paul Bollier, US Navy, Sgt. Kody Lynch US Army, W.O.3 Matt Purcell US Army, Collin Lynch, MSgt Andre Kreil US National Guard, Eric J. Hashimoto USAir force, Isaac Pattison USMC

Parish Ministries List Parish Ministries List Please call the office at 909-866-3030

to get information on the ministries ADOPT AN AREA — Karl Ahee ADULT CONFIRMATON — Jeanmarie Centeno ALTAR SERVERS — Deacon Jim Weber ALTAR SOCIETY — Jacqueline Bakhos BEREAVEMENT COORDINATOR/FUNERALS — Judy Oakes and Elizabeth Iuppenlatz BEREAVEMENT HOSPITALITY — CHURCH ENVIRONMENT — Sue Ahee CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP — Juliann Hilton CHILDRENS CHOIR — Patti Byrd CHOIR — Mark Dolan and Patti Byrd EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS — Sue Ahee FINANCE COUNCIL — Annette Pilcher FOOD PANTRY — Deacon Brooke Wagner KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS — Arthur Mallett LECTORS — Sue Ahee LEGION OF MARY — President , Gabi Gordon MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR — Deacon Jim Weber MINISTRY OF WORSHIP — Patti Byrd PARISH COUNCIL — Gregg Pilcher PRAYER VINE — Elizabeth Iuppenlatz PRO-LIFE — Deanne Gafford QUINCEAÑERAS —– Hermina Mangels RELIGIOUS EDUCATION — Deacon Brooke Wagner RCIA — Dcn. Brooke Wagner Jeanmarie Centeno RCIA ( Spanish) — Leticia Garcia Rosa Arias SAFE ENVIRONMENT POLICY COORDINATOR — Deacon Brooke Wagner SAN JUAN PABLO II — Jaime Garcia SMALL FAITH COMMUNITIES — Elizabeth Iuppenlatz USHER MINISTRY — Gregg Pilcher WEDDING COORDINATOR — Therese Mc Callon YOUTH CONFIRMATION PROGRAM —Dcn. Brooke Wagner

Please pray for the health of the following

Some Catholic web sites Vatican.va, crtn.org, ewtn.com/radio, catholicradio-dc.org, relevantradio.com catholicvoiceoakland.org, zenith.org, mycatholicvoice.com, dosmallthingswithlove.com catholiconline.org, parishworld.net, usccb.org, holyheros.com DynamicCatholic.com catholicmom.com

PRAYER VINE

If you or someone you know is in need of prayer, and would like to be on the prayer vine, please

call Elizabeth (Call office for phone number)

SCRIP GIFTCARDS….SCRIP GIFTCARDS Get your Script for Stater Bros here at St. Josephs we are selling script after all the Masses or stop by the office on your way to Stater Bros.($25, $50, $100 and $250 Dollar denomination) ……..They make great gifts in your Easter baskets

Kandice Anunciation Loraine Alcala Andrew Alcala Jim Ash Cecile Beltran Alice Bennett Sherry Borrell Maureen Bush Eunice Bylin Gary Castle Rebecca Castillano Rose Mark Carlson Irene Czech Mike Clarke Scott Chilttenden Madeline Connolly Carolyn Dawley Greg Davis Jason & Shady Davis Cash & Sydnie & Summer Davis Mary Davis Brian Davis Brenda Davis Gary Davis Steve Faraci Rosemarie Fontain Jackie Forte Cheryl Furnis Kurt Grabau John Gross Michael Gonzalez Gary Gonzalez Ramona Gutierrez Eric J Hashimoto Doris Hirota Latuya Hobell Bailey Joha Kai (Hilton)Johnson Pam Kallina

Patrick Kenney Ken Kupper Sherri Kamphaus Laura Kulisack Christopher Lawson David Lenoch Jessica Licona Ernie Lorimor Arthur Mallette Kathrine Manougian Adrian Mckee Rene Martin Leslie Marquez Ian McKee Maria Mendoza Michelle Morgan Gunner Gustavo Morris Cathleen Morton Michael Allen Morton Michael Monet Morton Theodore Morton Raechel Munns Jessica Marie Muraoka Jarid Musgrave Cory Norton Nakamoto Sandie Tabitha Oogjen Tavin Oogjen Laura Old Carleen Pixley Gregory Pratt & Fam. Jodi Pritikin Jefferey Pritikin Lindsey Pritikin Jim Pritikin Rebecca Pughe Alex Rubio Ann-Marie Ruiz Carmen Saavedra Shelly Schruff Julia Shepherd

Fr. Paul Smith CR Larry Stratton Michele Tabb John Terranova Bill Thomas Addy Trexler Adrian Trujio Jeanne Valenzuela Bart Valdez Carmen Maria Viglione Sam Viglione Joyce Wakefield Tawny Wamack Dcn. Jim Weber Paula Welsh Paul Weeger Bill Westover Alessandra Westover Christopher Westover James Westover Meghan White Gary White Gayle White Donald Wilkie Tim Wood Eli Wreesman Mark Wyatt Lucy Katherine Wright Silvia Ynzunza Renee Zakotonik Naty and Pedro Zepeda Ellie Lt. Luke Addicted Parents

Please let us know on a monthly base if a name should stay on the pray-er list, unless prior Arrangement have been made.

WE SHARE …. St. Joseph’s online giving site Easy set up online, for your reoccurring donations to St. Joseph’s No more envelopes to forget ...https://saintjosephbb.churchgiving.com/

Stations of the Cross Fridays 6:00 pm

St. Josephs Church

After Soup-Supper

Everyone is invited to join us after Stations of

the Cross in the hall, for a simple soup-supper

Please, bring your OWN bowls, spoons cups ect.

We are trying conserve resources and trash. If you would like to share your favorite Lenten soup

Please make sure NO meat or meat base.

(i. e. no chicken stock...) And in the light of the Lenten season please

NO sodas, deserts or sweets.

Check out the catholic websites for great recipes And Lenten ideas

INFANT BAPTISM CLASSES — ENGLISH

Pre-Baptismal classes are offered for all parents seeking Baptism for their infants. The class renews the spiritual awareness of parents and godparents regarding their responsibilities in requesting Baptism for their child. It also permits the parents and godparents to interact with each other in a spiritual setting prior to Baptism and be sure that all the paper work and other requirements are met. The classes are $10.00 per person attending and we are asking for a donation for Baptism) Please do not choose Godparents until receiving from the Parish Office the established Guidelines for the Godparents. For more information please call Deacon Brooke Wagner at 909-866-3030

SUNDAY, MARCH 1 R.E. — 9:15 am –10:45am — Hall

(please check your RE schedule to confirm class)

MONDAY, MARCH 2 Prayer Group — 6:00pm-8:00pm -– Family Chapel

TUESDAY, MARCH 3

WEDNESDAY MARCH 4

Choir Rehearsal — 4:30 pm –6:00 pm— Church RCIA — 7:00pm-9:00pm — Hall

THURSDAY, MARCH 5 Legion of Mary — 9:00 am — St.Joseph Children's Choir— 4:30 pm — Church

Knights of Columbus (second Thursday of the month) — 6:00pm-8:00pm — OLG Room

Youth Group — 6:00 pm — 8:00pm — Hall

FRIDAY, MARCH 6 CODA — for meeting call Kevin 9323-405-75302

Stations of the Cross — 6:00 pm followed by Soup/Supper in the Hall

SATURDAY, MARCH 7 Confessions — 4:00 pm-5:00pm — Confessional

Anointing of the Sick: Unción de los Enfermos: Father Paul Smith CR will offer Anointing of the Sick to all who are in need on the first Saturday of each month after 5:30 pm Mass

and by appointment El Padre Paul Smith CR continuará ofreciendo Unción de los Enfermos a quienes esten en necesidad, el primer Sabado de cada mes

CLASES BAUTISMALES PARA NINÓS EN ESPAÑOL

CLases prebautismales, son ofrecidas para todos los padres que desean Bautismo para sus ninos. Las clases renuevan el conocimiento espiritual de los padres y padrinos a cerca de sus responsabilidades en solicitar Bautismo para sus hijos. Tam-bien permite que los padres y padrinos se integren con cada uno en un espacio espiritual antes del Bautismo y asegurarse de que todos los documentos y otros requisitos esten en orden

Para mas informacion a cerca de estas clases llamar al Diacono Brooke Wagner al telefono 909-866-3030

Sacrament of Reconciliation Sacramento de la Reconcilición

Saturdays –Sábado 4:00 pm—5:00 pm And by appointment

Religious Education RCIA (Adults) Wednesday from 7:00 pm — 9:00 pm

Sacrament of Matrimony —Sacramento del Matrimonio

Please contact our Church office at least 6 months in advance at 866-3030 Por favor contactarse con la oficina parroquial con al menos 6 meses de anticipación al 866-3030

DRESS CODE

Please remember when you get ready for Mass on Saturday or Sunday to dress accordingly. Especially if you are a Minister of any kind during Mass You are entering a place of worship. Thank you so much

Legion of Mary The Legion of Mary is a worldwide organization devoted to our La-dy. We place ourselves at the service of our Pastor. We visit the home bound and take Communion to parishioners if needed. Would you like to join us? Please come to one of our meetings and see what we are all about.

We meet every Thursday at 9:00 am in the Hall

QUINCEAÑÉRAS … Si peinsan celebrar su misa de 15 años, necesitan hablar con Hermina Mangels, 800-4705, con 6 meses de anticipasion.

Las clases de 15 ra seran solo dos o tres veces al años. If you are thinking of celebrating your quinceaneras Mass, you need to speak with Hermina Mangels 800-4705 Six month in advance

The classes will be offered two to three times per year.

What’s happening this week?

Many Thanks – We wish to thank the business people who use our bulletin for advertising their products and services. We appreciate your support!

A NOTE FROM OUR FOOD PANTRY Thank you so much for your generous donations. Please, keep us in mind when you do your weekly shopping. This will help us to continue serving the 100 plus families we are helping each week. OUR NEEDS THIS WEEK: Oatmeal Cereal Fruit cans Rice 1lb Spam Mash. Potatoes Tuna cans Beans Spaghetti Sauce Pasta Lentils Hamburger Helper Peanut butter Toilet Paper Diapers( large sizes) Soy milk ……. Also any food items that help to “stretch” the already listed food items Thank you, God Bless

Do you own a Business or provide a Service?

Would you like to advertise your business or service to your

parish community? J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. prints our bulletin every week, if your

interested in advertising please call Cynthia at 1-800-231-0805 Our Bulletin number is 513990

FOOD PANTRY HOURS TUESDAY 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM

Temporary or Permanently shut-in/disabled? Can’t get to Mass ?

Let the Legion of Mary visit and bring Holy Communion to you in your home.

Please give Gabi Gordon (Call office for phone number) a call for more information

PROJECT RACHEL There is hope and healing after abortion.

Do not feel alone. If you or someone you know suffered

the loss of a child by abortion, a single phone call to Project Rachel can be the first step on the path of healing.

Project Rachel has professional counselors and priests that care and want to help.

Please call (800)794-7863

Si usted tiene heridas emocionales o espirituales como resultado de un aborto en el pasado, por favor consiere asistir un retiro da sanacion de La Vina de Raquel. El retiro de fin de semana se combinara de discursos, ejercicios espirituales, sacramento de reconciliacion, un Servicio Conmemorativo y una Misa de Ac-cion encomendada. La participacion es estrictamente confidencioal y ofrece una oportunidad precosia de experimentar el amor de Dios, el perdon y compassion. Par mas informacion puede ponerse en contacto con Mary Huber al 909-475-5352-RachelHopeandHealing@sbdiocese.org o visit la pagina web www.Rachelsvinyard.org

If you have emotional or spiritual wounds as a result of a past abortion, please consider attending a Rachel’s Vineyard healing retreat. The weekend retreat will combine discussions, spiritual exercises, the sacrament of reconciliation, a Memorial Service and a Mass of Entrustment. Participation is strictly confiden-tial and offers a beautiful opportunity to experience God’s love, forgiveness and compassion. For more information please contact Mary Huber at 909-475-5352/RachelHopeandHealing@sbdiocese.org or visit the website www.Rachelsvinyard.org

OUTREACH PROGRAMS

Reflection on Stewardship For the period of: November/December

Thank you all for your continued gifts of time, talent, and treasure to St. Joseph’s!

Jan. 19 Jan. 26 Feb. 2 Feb. 9 Feb. 16

Plate & Envelopes $6,412 $4,430 $6,267 $5,644 $6,146

Parish Pay $ $ $ $4,745 $ Food Pantry $ $100 $ $170 $

Total $6,412 $4,530 $6,267 $10,559 $6,146

SCRIP SALES $1,050 $200 $800 $1,675 $200