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TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME October 18, 2015 ST. JOSEPH PARISH 11045 St. Joseph Blvd. Mantua OH 44255 Parish Office PSR Office Ph 330-274-2253 / Fx 330-274-2254 Ph 330-274-2268 www.stjosephmantua.com E-Mail: [email protected] Find Us On Facebook & Follow Us On Twitter > StJosephMantua GOD’S WORD TODAY Last week’s Gospel offered us the story of the young man who asked the Lord what more he needed to do to enter eternal life. This week James and John ask the Lord not for what more they can do, but what more Jesus is going to do for them, since they are such faithful disciples. Their arrogance is quickly addressed by the Lord, who lets them know in no uncertain terms that whoever wishes to be great must become the servant of others. Once again what our society values is quite simply turned on its head by the Gospel. One of the best examples of what it means to serve is one of the titles that is used to describe the pope: “Servant of the Servants of God.” Even the one who is at the top of the hierarchy in the Church is called to be the servant of others. As we listen to today’s readings, let us pray that we will continue to be formed as true Christian servants. From Saint Margaret Sunday Missal, © J. S. Paluch Co. PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Edward Stafford, T.O.R. Pastor Mr. Gerry Scopilliti Permanent Deacon Sr. Joyce Schreiber, SND Pastoral Minister Mrs. Margaret Haney Director of Religious Education Mr. Bill Davies Music Minister Mrs. Ruth Fitzgerald Administrative Secretary Mrs. Kathi Trares Parish Secretary Mr. Jason Garey Maintenance LITURGY SCHEDULE SATURDAY 5:00 p.m. SUNDAY 8:30 and 11:15 a.m. 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. (Summer Schedule) WEEKDAY 8:00 a.m. Tues.-Thur. HOLY DAYS & SPECIAL LITURGIES (please refer to bulletin) RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) Saturdays 4:00-4:30 p.m. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION First Friday each month 6:00-9:00 p.m. Please call the Parish Office for Mass & Prayer Intentions, Carillon Memorials, Catholic Exponent, Family Info. Changes, Bulletin News, Parishioner Registration, or details about any Parish Organizations, Committees and Ministries.

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TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

October 18, 2015

ST. JOSEPH PARISH 11045 St. Joseph Blvd. • Mantua OH 44255

Parish Office PSR Office Ph 330-274-2253 / Fx 330-274-2254 Ph 330-274-2268

www.stjosephmantua.com • E-Mail: [email protected]

Find Us On Facebook & Follow Us On Twitter > StJosephMantua

GOD’S WORD TODAY Last week’s Gospel offered us the story of the young man who asked the Lord what more he needed to do to enter eternal life. This week James and John ask the Lord not for what more they can do, but what more Jesus is going to do for them, since they are such faithful disciples. Their arrogance is quickly addressed by the Lord, who lets them know in no uncertain terms that whoever wishes to be great must become the servant of others. Once again what our society values is quite simply turned on its head by the Gospel. One of the best examples of what it means to serve is one of the titles that is used to describe the pope: “Servant of the Servants of God.” Even the one who is at the top of the hierarchy in the Church is called to be the servant of others. As we listen to today’s readings, let us pray that we will continue to be formed as true Christian servants.

From Saint Margaret Sunday Missal, © J. S. Paluch Co.

PASTORAL STAFF

Rev. Edward Stafford, T.O.R. Pastor

Mr. Gerry Scopilliti Permanent Deacon

Sr. Joyce Schreiber, SND Pastoral Minister

Mrs. Margaret Haney Director of Religious Education

Mr. Bill Davies Music Minister

Mrs. Ruth Fitzgerald Administrative Secretary

Mrs. Kathi Trares Parish Secretary

Mr. Jason Garey Maintenance

LITURGY SCHEDULE

SATURDAY 5:00 p.m.

SUNDAY 8:30 and 11:15 a.m.

8:30 and 10:30 a.m. (Summer Schedule)

WEEKDAY 8:00 a.m. Tues.-Thur.

HOLY DAYS & SPECIAL LITURGIES (please refer to bulletin)

RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION)

Saturdays 4:00-4:30 p.m.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION First Friday each month

6:00-9:00 p.m.

Please call the Parish Office for Mass & Prayer Intentions,

Carillon Memorials, Catholic Exponent,

Family Info. Changes, Bulletin News,

Parishioner Registration, or details about any

Parish Organizations, Committees and Ministries.

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PASTOR’S CORNER I had the opportunity to meet with a lovely lady recently. We had a good conversation. She is 88 years old. She continues to live independently in the home she has resided in for many years, but her health has been declining. She was married and with her husband raised eight children. Her husband died relatively early in life and she continued to care for the children. As we talked, I realized that she has been truly living the Word of God in courageous, humble and faithful ways. In the Gospel passage for this weekend Jesus is struggling to teach the disciples a lesson in humility. He expresses that the greatest are those who serve others first, as he shows us by his life that, “the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve.” The wonderful woman I met may not even possibly realize how she has so faithfully lived this message and taught her family to follow in Christ footsteps as she has done. May we all seek to see the presence of Christ the teacher and Christ the servant in one another.

Fr. Ed Stafford

LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE—10/24-25:

5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. SERVERS T. Gall *Server Needed S. Maretka B. Potts

LECTORS K. Cofojohn J. Sawyer J. Fitzgerald K. Wood M. Romanello M. Fratus

EUCH. MIN. G. Scopilliti M. Jakacki B. Bash J. Cofojohn J. Jakacki D. Bukas T. Caldwell D. Kruis C. Casalicchio J. Kruis G. Scopilliti D. O’Donnell N. Daczko G. Scopilliti M. Feddor SUPPORT MINISTRIES: MASS SET-UP R. Custer D./M. Fratus CLOW CATECHIST J. Engelhart CLEANERS K. Ryba

CARILLON MEMORIAL

October 18 Joe Koval

STEWARDSHIP WAY OF LIFE SUNDAY COLLECTION (10/11): $5,082.00 ONLINE GIVING (10/11): $ 192.00 WEEKLY AMOUNT NEEDED: $6,125.00 OVER/UNDER: —$ 851.00 # OF ENVELOPES & ONLINE: 167 (of 568) CHILDREN’S OFFERING: $ 2.00

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT If you held a mirror up to your life, would it reflect God’s love and grace? If you are struggling with this, try changing your attitude from “I want more” to “thank you God for everything you have given me, I have enough to share”. This change in perspective will bring you joy through service to others.

LITURGIES FOR THE WEEK Sun. 8:30 a.m. Mass...... Carl Flynn 11:15 a.m. Mass ... Ruth Donat Mon. No Liturgy Tues. 8:00 a.m. Mass...... Ed & Marie Sadon Wed. 8:00 a.m. Mass...... People of St. Joseph Thur. 8:00 a.m. Mass...... In Honor of Clara Koerlin’s Birthday Fri. No Liturgy Sat. 4:00-4:30 p.m. Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass ..... Ed Hornyak Sun. 8:30 a.m. Mass...... John Finnerty 11:15 a.m. Mass ... Irene Briscar

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The Irish are rightly tired of being the subject of jokes about guilt. In fact, it is from the Celtic church that the whole experience of reconciliation in our tradition was creatively rescued and revived. The Irish church was unique in its origins, not so much organized around dioceses, but around monasteries. Aspects of religious community life readily spilled over into ordinary gatherings of the faithful, including the way people looked at sin and applied remedies. Unlike the public nature of canonical penance, the Irish method was linked to a kind of mentoring process they called “soul friending.” Just as young novice monks might find a mentor in the wisdom of a senior guide, so did a way of penance open up to ordinary folks. Monks were accustomed to frequent confession of faults to the abbot or mentor, who would suggest penances. In time, abbots with a certain flair for this began to share lists of sins and corresponding “tariffs” with others. Some of these books survive, and provide a hair‑raising view of long‑ago sins like cattle rustling, and a great deal of self‑correction involving dips in icy streams and rolling about in thickets of thorns. After the penance was performed, the penitent returned to the confessor, and in a private act marked by the laying on of hands, or perhaps a kiss of the altar, the sinner was restored. Irish monks were committed travelers, and their methods were widely copied. We might say that they saved a sacrament, but at the expense of shifting attention to the sins of the individual and away from the actions of the reconciling community.

—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Mon: Rom 4:20-25; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 12:13-21 Tues: Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Lk 12:35-38 Wed: Rom 6:12-18; Ps 124:1b-8; Lk 12:39-48 Thur: Rom 6:19-23; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 12:49-53 Fri: Rom 7:18-25a; Ps 119:66, 68, 76-77, 93-94; Lk 12:54-59 Sat: Rom 8:1-11; Ps 24:1b-4ab, 5-6; Lk 13:1-9 To Prepare For Next Weekend’s Mass . . . Sun: Jer 31:7-9; Ps 126:1-6; Heb 5:1-6; Mk 10:46-52

THIS WEEK’S READINGS

Visit us on the web at www.stjosephmantua.com

PRAYER INTENTIONS

Suzy Hafemeister Paula Krebs Lynn Davis Joe Robine Diane Sanderson Jo Marie Bailey Sabina Delgado Irene Welling Dan Nuti Andy Kollarik Cheryl Erickson Susan Temple Joan Kodash Dean Kohanyi Angie Daczko Mary Ann Feddor Jane Raps Zoe Craig (Pinter) Dan Baumbick Harvey Hlinka

SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME PRAYER LINE: 440-279-1163

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RESPECT LIFE MONTH “‘Perhaps one of your friends has become pregnant unexpectedly. As someone who has been there, I encourage you to support your friend in her new journey of being a mother. Not sure how to help or what to say?’ Learn more at www.goo.gl/e60H2Z.”

— USCCB 2015-16 Respect Life Program “10 Ways to Support Her When She’s Unexpectedly Expecting”

BAPTIZED IN CHRIST We welcome Kayden Christopher Sladky, son of Brad Sladky & Jamie Hentz, who became a member of our faith by being baptized on Sunday, October 11, 2015. We congratulate the parents, godparents, family and friends of Kayden. Let us pledge our prayers and support to help him grow strong in his faith.

FIRST STEP FOR CHANGE One way to support the Catholic Church’s pro-life, pro-f am i l y p o s i t i o n i s t o participate in First Step for Change, a project sponsored by Catholic Charities to assist low-income pregnant women and families with food, formula, clothing, diapers and other items essential to a child’s health, safety and well-being. Pick up a bottle and fill it with spare change. Support the Gospel of Life by reaching out to women and families who need a helping hand. Thank you to Jackie & Mike Kalman for coordinating this year's effort and to the Mantua Knights of Columbus for helping to provide baby bottles.

ALL SOULS DAY Our “Book of Life” is in the sanctuary throughout the month of October for you to add the names of loved ones who have passed away. All deceased of the parish and our families will be remembered throughout the month of November at our celebrations. On the weekend of Oct. 31/Nov. 1, the parish will hold a special remembrance for all deceased parishioners & family members at Masses.

Today is World Mission Sunday! In Scripture, we read that St. Paul asked the Gentile Churches to take up a collection to support the Church in Jerusalem. Now we are asked to reach out and support the young churches throughout our world. Your prayers and generous gifts to the Society for

the Propagation of the Faith in the collection today will help missionaries offer the poor of these areas practical help as they share the mercy of God. It will ensure the development of local dioceses, and support the work of priests, religious and lay leaders who serve those on the margins and in most need. Go out to the whole world through your gift in today’s collection!

REACHING OUT TO SERVICE MEMBERS Any parishioners that have family members that served our country are asked to e-mail Angi Daczko ([email protected]). St. Joseph Cares wants to compile a list of people that they will reach out to during the holidays.

The Parish Community of St. Joseph’s will celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick the weekend of after each of the Masses the weekend of November 7/8. This sacrament (like all sacraments) is a community celebration. It is for those with sickness whether it be physically, mentally or spiritually. Anointing is not a sacrament for those only who are at the point of death but is intended for those asking for the healing touch of Christ. Today we are all aware that tensions, fear, and anxiety not only affect our mind but our body as well.

Anyone wishing to receive the Sacrament of Anointing is welcome

to remain after Mass for this special blessing.

SEASONS OF HOPE St. Joseph Parish will resume its bereavement program this month. Please register with the Parish Office (330-274-2253) if you would like to participate in our program of six sessions October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, held 12:30-2:00 p.m. in the church.

OUR COMMON HOME On Pentecost, 2015, Pope Francis issued his encyclical letter on Earth, our common home. In six chapters the Pope explains the predicament of our Earth: what is happening, how we got there, and what must be done . L auda to S i discussion group on Pope Francis' encyclical will begin on Thursday, October 15, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center. Meeting Dates: October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10. Please register with Parish Office (330-274-2253) prior to class.

ACHIEVING SANCTITY Let us thorw ourselves into the ocean of God’s goodness, where every failing will be cancelled and anxiety turned into love.

—St. Paul of the Cross

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RUMMAGE SALE The Altar Society of St. Joan of Arc Church, 8894 St. Rt. 14, Streetsboro, is hosting a Rummage Sale on Tuesday, October 20, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, October 21, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Stop by and find some bargains!

SINCERE SYMPATHY We extend our sympathy to the family and friends of George Teslovich, Sr., uncle of Debbie Safko, who recently passed away. May our Lord welcome George to eternal life in the kingdom.

BROOKE TAYLOR TO SPEAK AT OLPH In honor of the World Meeting of Families and the Bishops’ Synod on Family, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, 342 S. Chillicothe Rd., Aurora, presents “Meeting the Divine in the Dirt & Grime ~ Catholic Families, Here and Now”, Wednesday, November 4, 7:00 p.m. The event’s speaker is Brooke Taylor. Brooke is the former co-host of the “Family Friendly Morning Show” on 95.5 The Fish. She is also a frequent speaker at Christian women’s events and has emceed events with Christian artists and speakers. Admission at the door is $10.00. Visit www.olphaurora.org for more info. REVERSE RAFFLE AT IC Immaculate Conception Church in Ravenna is hosting a Reverse Raffle on Saturday, November 7, at their Parish Hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner is at 6:30 p.m., and the raffle begins at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $100.00 per ticket which includes dinner for two, appetizers, desserts, and beverages (beer/wine/soft drinks/coffee). Side Boards are available for $1, $2 & $3 as well as a Silent Auction, 50/50, Basket Raffles, and Instant Bingo Pull Tabs. To purchase tickets, please call 330-296-6434. A SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY The Mantua Restoration Society and The Mantua and Shalersville Historical Societies are hosting a number of events on Saturday, November 7, to honor our veterans. It will take place at the Mantua Center School grounds and the Mantua Veterans’ Memorial. From 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. there will be a living history event with a display of 1940’s military vehicles, a few tents of the period, and some WWII re-enactors from the 83rd Div. 32 Reg. Intelligence Reconnaissance Group. Mantua and Shalersville Historical Societies will have displays set up in the hallways of the school building. At 1:00 p.m. a tribute to veterans will be presented by the American Legion Post #193 along with the “TrebleMakers” singing our national anthem. From 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. there will be a 1940’s era/USO Big Band Dance with a 20 piece swing band “The Garretttones” playing songs of the period. We will open the event honoring our vets with carnations and the “TrebleMakers” will dedicate “America” to them. A table for the modern day USO for donations to help our modern day military families. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Dance tickets are $10.00 each. Veterans free. Please call Linda at 330-274-0803 for tickets. ANNUAL BAZAAR & COUNTRY STORE Portage Faith’s United Methodist Women are sponsoring their Annual Bazaar & Country Store on Saturday, November 7, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Held at the church at 9922 St. Rt. 44 in Mantua, the event features holiday items, crafts, and gift baskets. The “Country Store” offers baked goods, homemade noodles, frozen vegetable beef soup & fresh homemade soups, and jams & jellies.

PSR REGISTRATIONS It isn’t too late to register your child for PSR. Please call the PSR office or come to the PSR Office on Sunday morning before class begins.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD The Children’s Liturgy of the Word program is

looking for volunteers to lead the weekly CLOW sessions. If you are in high school or older, want to learn more about the Bible, and like working with kids, this could be for you! If you have interested in training for this ministry or want more information, Peg Haney@ 330-274-2268 or [email protected].

FIRST COMMUNION PARENTS’ MEETING On Sunday, October 18, there will be a mandatory meeting of all First Communion Parents in Hughes Hall from 9:45-10:45 a.m. During this session, there will be an overview of First Reconciliation and First Communion requirements and an introduction to the Sacrament of Reconciliation. If you have any questions, contact Peg Haney @ 330-274-2268 or [email protected].

DIOCESE OF YOUNGSTOWN HOSTS MINISTRY DAY The Diocese of Youngstown is hosting its annual and Ministry Day on Saturday, October 24, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at. St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Louisville, Ohio. The sessions are designed for all those involved in the various aspects of parish life. The $30.00 fee includes a keynote address from Dr. Patricia McCormack, IHM, four education sessions, exhibits and lunch. For more information, check out the diocesan website at www.doy.org or contact Peg Haney.

CONFIRMATION – PRESENTATION OF BIBLES On Sunday, October 25, Bibles will be presented to the Confirmation class as part of the 11:15 Mass. Parents and Confirmation candidates are involved in this presentation. All parents are to gather in the Narthex at 10:45 a.m. to walk through the presentation before Mass begins. Questions? Contact Peg Haney.

FREE COMMUNITY MEAL – Donations needed The next Free Community Meal is on Sunday, October 25, 12:30-2:00 p.m., and is being hosted by the Safko Family. We need donations of rice, canned mixed vegetables, and cream of mushroom soup. The 4th grade class will be our PSR volunteers and 4th grade parents should plan on your students staying after PSR for Mass and serving. They should be done by 2:30 p.m.

CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE KITCHEN 2015 Garden Club Christmas Boutique is coming up on Sunday, November 8! Once again, PSR families will be making and selling food during this event. This concession raises about $1,000.00 yearly for our PSR program. We are looking for volunteers throughout the day, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., to set up and clean up, to make and sell food, and for donations of pies and soups. Please be generous in your support of this effort. If you can help and/or donate, or have any questions, please contact Peg Haney @ [email protected] or 330-274-2268.

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Sun. After Mass................. Doughnut Social (Hall) After Masses............. Appalachian Exper. Bake Sale (Narthex) 9:30-10:50 a.m. ........ PSR Classes (Classrooms) 9:45 a.m..................... First Communion Parents’ Mtg. (Hall) At 11:15 a.m. ............ CLOW (Conf. Rm.) Mon. 6:30-7:30 p.m. .......... Exercise Class (1/2 Hall) 7:00-8:00 p.m. .......... Cub Scout Mtgs. (Classrooms) 7:30 p.m. ................... K of C Mtg. (K of C Hall) Tues. 7:00-9:00 p.m. .......... Boy Scout Mtg. (Hall) Wed. 12:30-2:00 p.m......... Seasons of Hope (Church/APR) 7:00 p.m. ................... Parish Council Mtg. (PC) 8:00 p.m. ................... AA Mtg. (Hall) Thur. 6:00-7:30 p.m. .......... G.S. Troop 390015 Mtg. (APR) 6:30-7:30 p.m. .......... Exercise Class (1/2 Hall) 7:00 p.m. ................... Laudato Sí Discussion Group (PC) 7:00 p.m. ................... Music/Choir Rehearsal (Church) Fri. 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. . Promise Homeschool Co-op (School) Sat. Noon-11:00 p.m. ...... AA Halloween Party (Hall) After Mass................. Christmas Boutique Raffle Sales (Narthex) Sun. 9:30-10:50 a.m. ........ PSR Classes (Classrooms) After Masses............. Christmas Boutique Raffle Sales (Narthex) At 11:15 a.m. ............ CLOW (Conf. Rm.) 12:30 –2:00 p.m. ...... Free Community Meal (Hall)

PRISON MINISTRY RETREAT WEEKEND The Catholic prison ministry team at Trumbull Correctional Institution in Leavittsburg is holding a Spiritual Weekend Retreat November 5-8 for Catholic inmates. In addition to your prayers for their fourth successful weekend retreat, the ministry team is asking for donations of cookies. The participants love cookies—the bigger the better! This is the only time they are able to receive these special treats. If you’d like to donate cookies, simply drop them off on disposable plates at the Parish Office October 26-30. Please call the Parish Office (330-274-2253) or Pat Smith (330-274-8335) with any questions.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS APPRECIATED Long time St. Joe parishioner Clara Koerlin will celebrate her 99th birthday on October 26 and she’d love to hear from fellow parishioners! Birthday greetings may be sent to: Mrs. Clara Koerlin, Brooks House, 18144 Claridon Troy Rd., Hiram, OH 44234-9698.

MEN WHO COOK: CHEFS IN THE BIG APPLE Catholic Charities Serving Portage and Stark Counties (CCSPSC) will be hosting its 11th annual Men Who Cook event to benefit Stark County programming on Sa turday , November 7, 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Walsh University. This year’s theme is “Chefs in the Big Apple.” The event will feature local amateur chefs competing for the coveted People’s Choice Award, a live auction, cash bar, and 50/50 and basket raffles. For ticket information, please call CCSPSC’s Canton office at 330-491-0896.

~ For the Week of Oct. 18 - 25 ~

FREE COMMUNITY MEAL

St. Joseph Parish’s next Free Community Meal is on Sunday, October 25, 12:30-2:00 p.m. in Hughes Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend! This effort is done in conjunction with our PSR program, parish organ izat ions , and the church communities in our area. Our goal is to provide a nutritious meal and fellowship to those in need. Please join us for food and fellowship. If you would like to do more, please contact Peg Haney (330-274-2268 or [email protected]).

ST. JOSEPH’S

GARDEN CLUB

Thirty-First Annual

Christmas Boutique

Sunday, November 8, 2015 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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ONE OF THE AREA’S BEST CRAFT SHOWS!

Featuring . . . Hand-crafted Items

Breakfast/Lunch Served Door Prizes Free Admission & Much More!

Prizes: Decorated Christmas Tree

Large Handcrafted Bird Feeder 20” Holiday Wreath $100 Cash / Plush Teddy Bear

Raffle Tickets Sold After Masses

Oct. 24/25 & Oct. 31/Nov. 1

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS AVAILABLE Attention Jr. High & High School Students— Do you need community service hours? Help is needed to assist crafters carry their items into the Hall for the Christmas Boutique. If you’re available to lend a hand, 8:00-9:00 a.m., please contact Marlene Hornyak (330-274-8145).