TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

August 23, 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

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GOD’S WORD TODAY Decisions. Life is filled with them. Decisions are presented in the first reading and Gospel proclaimed today. The Israelites are asked to choose whether or not they will continue to serve the Lord, the God of Israel. In voicing their choice to continue serving the Lord, they call to mind all the wonderful things that God had done for them. The disciples in today’s Gospel reading are also faced with a choice. Many choose to turn away from Jesus because his invitation to eat his body and drink his blood is too hard a saying. Peter and the Twelve, when asked if they, too, would abandon Jesus respond, “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” We, in a way, repeat these words every time we come to Mass, for in fact there is nowhere else we can go to be fed by the body and blood of the Lord and hear words that will bring us eternal life. Remembering all the wonderful things that God has done for us, we choose to come to Mass to give thanks and praise to God.

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

PASTORAL STAFF

Rev. Michael P. Garvey 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.

PASTOR’S CORNER “I pledge allegiance to the flag…” We all recognize these words as “the Pledge” which we learned when we were very young. Today’s readings pose this question to different audiences. Joshua asks the Chosen People which G (g) od they will serve. They respond the God of their ancestors who did such great things for them. At the conclusion of the sixth chapter of St. John’s Gospel, when many have deserted Our Lord, He asks the apostles, “Will you too leave?” We know St. Peter’s bold reply. And even today we align ourselves with our fathers and mothers in faith. But there are challenges today. What priority do we give the teachings of our faith in the everyday life? Do we remain quiet on an issue which goes against our faith formation? We pray in today’s Eucharist, where Jesus is truly present, for the courage and wisdom to be authentic witnesses of the Gospel truth and the person of Jesus to others. We pray also we the gift of compassion for those who are powerless and suffer because of world events. God bless you all this week!

Fr. Mike Garvey

LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE—8/29-30:

5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (Pavilion) SERVERS O. Fowler N. Marotta B. Marinelli S. Maretka A. Turpin

LECTORS B. Caldwell R. Custer D. Bultinck M. Clapp W. Custer D. Engelhart

EUCH. MIN. T. Caldwell D. Kruis B. Bash J. Cymanski J. Kruis D. Bukas J. Cofojohn D. O’Donnell M. Feddor M. Romanello A. Wetshtein C. DeLair P. Workman K. Trares R. Workman SUPPORT MINISTRIES: MASS SET-UP B. Custer B. Sabol BREAD BAKER C. O’Donnell CLEANERS K. Ryba

STEWARDSHIP WAY OF LIFE ASSUMPTION (8/15): $ 384.00 SUNDAY COLLECTION (8/16): $3,737.25 ONLINE GIVING (8/16): $ 888.00 WEEKLY AMOUNT NEEDED: $6,125.00 OVER/UNDER: —$1,499.75 # OF ENVELOPES & ONLINE: 135 (of 517) CHILDREN’S OFFERING: $ 0

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT When we commit to serve the Lord, we must be willing to become a partner in the work of the Lord. A partner is a person who invests their time, talent and treasure. If we say we serve God, we must actually do something and not merely talk about it!

LITURGIES FOR THE WEEK Sun. 8:30 a.m. Mass...... John Finnerty 10:30 a.m. Mass ... Joseph Clark Mon. No Liturgy Tues. 8:00 a.m. Mass...... People of St. Joseph Wed. 8:00 a.m. Mass...... Rev. John Summers Thur. 8:00 a.m. Mass...... For Families Fri. 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass (Frank McKinley) Sat. 4:00-4:30 p.m. Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass ..... Rudy Wojtecki Sun. 8:30 a.m. Mass...... Faye Carlisle 10:30 a.m. Mass ... Caroline Schulz

CARILLON MEMORIALS

Carillon Memorials are always welcome to memorialize or honor those special people in your life or mark events. A $20.00 donation

will reserve your date for which the Angelus and seasonal hymns will ring both at noon and at 6:00 p.m. Please contact the Parish Office to schedule your Carillon Memorials.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The ministry of permanent deacons has become an essential part of our parish life today, yet for centuries until 1967, this deeply traditional ministry had virtually disappeared. Every priest had first to be ordained a deacon, but the notion that one could actually embrace a permanent vocation to the diaconate was lost. The primary ministry of the deacon is to the welfare of the community, especially its poor, and his role in sacraments and preaching flows from that. His principal role is to animate and promote the ministry of all the faithful. Ninety percent of permanent deacons are married, although the discipline of celibacy for clerics means that if a deacon is widowed, normally he cannot remarry, nor can an unmarried deacon marry once ordained. The deacon does not preside at Mass nor may he absolve sins. Nor, since anointing of the sick is linked theologically to penance, may he anoint. Sometimes we are slow to engage with a tradition: Trent approved permanent deacons in the 1560s, but nothing was done until the 1960s. The vitality of the long‑delayed restoration has greatly enriched the Church, particularly in the United States, where the majority of the deacons in the world serve.

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

Mon: Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13,17-18; Jn 1:45-51 Tues: 1 Thes 2:1-8; Ps 139:1-6; Mt 23:23-26 Wed: 1 Thes 2:9-13; Ps 139:7-12ab; Mt 23:27-32 Thur: 1 Thes 3:7-13; Ps 90:3-5a,12-14,17; Mt 24:42-51 Fri: 1 Thes 4:1-8; Ps 97:1,2b,5-6,10-12; Mt 25:1-13 Sat: 1 Thes 4:9-11; Ps 98:1,7-9; Mk 6:17-29 To Prepare For Next Weekend’s Mass . . . Sun: Dt 4:1-2,6-8; Ps 15:2-5; Jas 1:17-18,21b-22,27; Mk 7:1-8,14-15,21-23

THIS WEEK’S READINGS

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PRAYER INTENTIONS

Suzy Hafemeister Joyce Kantor Glen Barnes Paula Krebs Lynn Davis Joe Robine Tom Prusha Diane Sanderson Joseph Ventura Donna Sabarese Jo Marie Bailey Sabina Delgado Audrey Combs Kay Gray Irene Welling Kathleen Adams Joseph Stobierski Kari Hopp Natalie Cowling Dan Nuti Frances Strekal Andy Kollarik Robert Quinn Andrea Turner Cheryl Erickson Susan Temple Joan Kodash Renee Wiggins Pat Smith Dean Kohanyi Angie Daczko Mary Ann Feddor Jane Raps

Chairperson’s

Wrap-Up Meeting

Sunday, August 23

9:30 a.m. Hughes Hall

We currently have the Soft Serve Booth chairperson filled for 2016 - thanks Vince & Donna Festa and the Meat Slicing - thanks Geovanni Valdez. However, that leaves the Walking Taco Booth and Distribution both in need of chairpersons for next year.

Lost & Found A couple of tank tops were found in the Fair’s Distribution Room. If you have lost these and can identify them, please contact the Parish Office. In addition, we have several pairs of glasses and a couple of other items found during ORF clean-up.

Mark Your Calendars! 53rd Ox Roast Fair

July 15, 16 & 17, 2016

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YOU’RE INVITED!

Fr. Michael Garvey’s Retirement Celebration

Sunday, August 30th 10:30 a.m. Outdoor Mass

in the Pavilion followed by a Parish Potluck Picnic

on grounds & in Hughes Hall

Please bring your lawn chairs

Angus Burgers, Hotdogs & Mac ’n Cheese provided by Sam Eisele Catering

Cake, beverages & place settings provided

Please sign-up in the Narthex indicating what dish you plan to bring to share & how many from your household will attend.

Would You Like To Help!

Please sign-up in the Narthex . . .

Pavilion & Hall Set-Up (Sat., Aug. 29th @ 6 p.m.)

Serving Assistance (during Sun. Celebration)

All Are Welcome!

ARE YOU GRIEVING A LOSS? If you have lost a loved one, recently or not so recently, you may be experiencing the pain of grief. Grief is not a feeling for which we are often prepared. We recognize grief truly only when it actually visits us personally. “Getting over” grief is

not easy. There is no timetable for a respectable period of grieving called “normal.” Some people find help in their grief by not going it alone.

During October, St. Joseph will resume it’s bereavement program, Seasons of Hope. This is a non-threatening way to further healing the pain of loss “with the help of my Catholic faith.” Seasons of Hope is a group process. If you are interested in joining the group or would like to ask questions about it, please contact Sr. Joyce at the Parish Office (330-274-2253 or jschreiber@stjosephmantua.com).

MASS SCHEDULE CHANGE

Between Labor Day and Memorial Day, our Sunday Mass schedule changes

back to our usual calendar.

On Sunday, September 13, Masses return to 8:30 and 11:15 a.m.

(Saturday Mass remains at 5:00 p.m.)

LAST CHANCE FOR A RIB DINNERS Don’t miss the last Rib Dinner To Go for this summer on Friday, August 28, at the Mantua Knights of Columbus Hall. Serving from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., they feature St. Louis cut ribs, fresh local corn on the cob, homemade coleslaw, baked beans, and baked potatoes. Choose a Small Meal with beans & slaw—1/2 slab $10.95 or full slab for

$18.50 or a Large Full Meal with baked beans, slaw, baked potato & corn on the cob—1/2 slab for $12.50 or full slab $20.00. Please call 330-274-2576 for more details.

GARDEN CLUB CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE St. Joseph’s Garden Club will hold its 31st Annual Christmas Boutique on Sunday, November 8, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in Hughes Hall. Tables are still available for crafters—$30.00 for an 8 ft. cafeteria table (two table maximum for each exhibitor—2nd table is $25.00). To reserve a table and/or for more information, please contact Marlene Hornyak (330-274-8145).

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE Our Lady of Mount Carmel is having a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in November. Seats are left for this Catholic Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. November 9–18, 2015. Enjoy daily Mass at the Holy Sights. Visit Jerusalem, Nazareth, Galilee, Bethlehem the Dead Sea and more! Includes 3 Meals Daily. Air from Cleveland. $3,694.00 For a flyer of more information, please call Cathie or Mike Milano at 1-800-773-2660. 2ND ANNUAL NON-EVENT FUND RAISER It’s a baby shower, but you’re NOT invited! Spend a warm day in August doing whatever you want to do, knowing you made a difference in the lives of women, families and children facing difficult life situations. Catholic Charities Serving Portage and Stark Counties (CCSPSC) is hosting its second annual non-event fundraiser to support its First Step program in Stark County. The First Step Program provides material goods—such as food, formula and diapers—as well as case management, parenting support and education, referrals for pregnancy testing, prenatal care, adoption services and counseling when needed. Last year, the agency’s non-event benefitted programs in Portage County. This year, all proceeds from the event will be allocated to the agency’s First Step program in Stark County. The purpose of a “non-event” is to raise funds and awareness for a particular cause, while saving the time and money required to host an actual, real-time event. RESPOND TODAY by visiting Catholic Charities’ website (www.ccdoy.org) to make your donation with a credit card. You may also send a check, payable to Catholic Charities, to the attention of Mrs. Nikole Kelley, Catholic Charities, 144 West Wood Street, Youngstown, Ohio 44503. Kindly respond any time during the month of August. If you have any questions about CCSPSC’s non-event fundraiser, contact Nikole Kelley a t 3 3 0 - 7 4 4 - 8 4 5 1 , e x t . 3 2 3 o r nkelley@youngstowndiocese.org. PILGRIMAGE TO PAPAL VISIT Pope Francis will be visiting Philadelphia September 26 & 27 for events following the World Meeting of Families. Two parishes in the Youngstown Diocese are accepting individual reservations for their September 25-28 bus trips. Christ Our Savior in Struthers (330-755-9966) and Blessed Sacrament in Warren (330-372-2215) have bus space available with travel arrangements made through Wendt Touring. Prices start at $579.00/person based on double occupancy. P a c k a g e i n c l u d e s m o t o r c o a c h transportation, three nights lodging, Papal Mass & Festival of Families, four meals, reserved show ticket, baggage handling, gratuities for drivers & porters, escort. For a complete itinerary, additional pricing options, and further details, please contact David Wendt at 1-877-565-8687.

PSR ENROLLMENT PSR Enrollment is in advance of registration and is for students who will be attending our program for the first time this year. Our Faith Formation program for pre-school, elementary and Jr. High school age students is held in the school classrooms, Sundays,

9:30-11:00 a.m., September-April. You can enroll your child/ren at the PSR Office 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday & 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Friday throughout the month of August or you can enroll your child/ren at the Parish Center during regular office hours. If your child was baptized at a parish other than St. Joseph Parish, please bring their baptismal records. If you have any questions or need any further info., please contact the Parish Office (330-274-2253) or Peg Haney (330-274-2268 or phaney@stjosephmantua.com).

CATECHIST MEETING There will be a meeting for all PSR Catechists and CLOW Ministers on Wednesday, August 26, at 7:00 p.m. in the All Purpose Room. At that time, we will be reviewing the calendar and activities for the year ahead. Teacher guides and weekly pamphlets will be available and distributed at this meeting.

3rd & 5th GRADE PSR CATECHISTS NEEDED The PSR program is in need of a 3rd and a 5th grade catechist for the 2015-16 school year. Our PSR catechists are individuals who have a call to teach and nurture growth in our faith with the children of our parish. The time commitment is an average of 2-3 hours a week mostly on Sunday mornings throughout the school year. All instructional materials are provided. Our program is a lively mix of prayer, instruction, and community service. If you think you might be interested in this rewarding position, or if you wish to discuss it further, please contact Peg Haney (330-274-2268 or phaney@stjosephmantua.com). PSR OPENING DAY—Sunday, September 13 St. Joseph Parish’s School of Religion will reconvene on Sunday, September 13, beginning at 9:30 a.m. We will be hosting a Donut Social for all of our students and their parents. Registration (for parents of returning students) and classes will follow. PSR fees for the 2015-16 school year will remain the same: $30.00 per student, with an $80.00 maximum per family. Students receiving sacramental instruction (First Communion, Confirmation) pay an additional $25.00. MARKET DAY FUNDRAISER ENDED World’s Finest® Chocolate, a family-owned business offering high quality fundraising products and programs, has agreed to acquire the Market Day brand. As a result, Market Day’s monthly grocery and event fundraising programs will be discontinued. A selection of Market Day products will continue to be sold at Gordon Food Service Store locations while supplies last.

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Sun. 9:30 a.m..................Ox Roast Fair Chairpeople’s Mtg. (Hall) Mon. 6:00-800 p.m. ........G.S. Troop #90181 Mtg. (APR) Tues. 7:00-8:30 p.m. .......Boy Scout Mtg. (Mr. Ober’s) Wed. 7:00 p.m. ................PSR Catechists’ & CLOW Ministry Mtg. (APR) 8:00 p.m. ................AA Mtg. (Hall) Thur. 6:00-7:30 p.m. .......G.S. Troop #90015 Mtg. (APR) 7:00 p.m. ................Music/Choir Rehearsal (Church) Fri. 10:00 a.m. ..............Frank McKinley Funeral (Church) 11:00 a.m. ..............McKinley Funeral Meal (Hall) 4:00-7:00 p.m. .......Rib Dinners To Go (K of C) Sat. 6:00 p.m. ................Set-Up for Fr. Garvey’s Retirement Celebration Sun. 12:30 p.m. ..............Fr. Garvey’s Retirement Celebration (Grounds & Hall)

EAGLE SCOUT AWARDS We congratulate Daniel O’Sickey, Benjamin Pierce, , and Joseph Romano Boy Scout Troop #575’s most recent Eagle Scout award recipients. Less than 5% of Scouts ever achieve the Eagle Scout Rank, the highest advancement award in Scouting. Troop #575 has over 20% of it’s members receiving this top honor throughout the 40+ years of the troop. It is the sincere hope of everyone associated with these Eagle Scouts that they will continue to grow spiritually, mentally, and physically and that they will continue to share their time, talents, and treasure with God and others.

Daniel O’Sickey ~ Built & installed benches along Esker Trail, Mantua

Benjamin Pierce ~ Painted & restored playground equipment, pavilion & concession stand for Shalersville Twp. Park

Joseph Romano ~ Built & installed benches in the prayer garden at Walsh Jesuit High School

For a list of Troop #575’s Eagle’s Nest, please visit their page on our parish website under the Ministries & Organizations tab (http://stjosephmantua.com/scouting) and look for the document link on the left. CHOOSE THIS DAY WHOM YOU WILL SERVE Consider as well how you are being called to serve the Lord! If you are discerning a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life, please contact Fr. Luoni at cluoni@youngstowndiocese.org or 330-744-8451. 25th, 40th, 50th & OVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

The Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Life of the Diocese of Youngstown will sponsor a Wedding Anniversary Celebration on October 11, 2:00 p.m. at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist in Canton, honoring couples observing their 25th, 40th, 50th and over wedding anniversaries in 2015. The Wedding Anniversary Celebration will include Mass with Bishop George V. Murry,

S.J., renewal of marriage vows and a personalized certificate for each couple. Following the Mass, there will be a reception in the Cathedral Hall for the couples and their families hosted by the Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Couples should register for this event by contacting the Parish Office (330-274-2253) before September 11.

Christian Formation & Education

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION: Pre-School—8, 9:40 –11:00 a.m. Sundays, September-May.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD (CLOW): age 4 - grade 2 during Sunday Masses.

CATHOLIC SCHOOL EDUCATION: Please visit our website’s Religious Education page for a link to options for your children.

RCIA (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS): Sundays, 9:30-11:00 a.m. in the Parish Center. Please contact the Parish Office for details.

FAITH ENRICHMENT: Offered periodically throughout the year including Bible Study, Advent Prayer Services, Lenten Activities, Stations of the Cross, Spirituality Groups, Eucharistic Adoration, Rosary Recitations, and Prayer Services. Please consult bulletin.

Support Ministries & Spiritual Care

AWAKENING FAITH: Six week series held early in the year inviting Catholics to reconnect to their faith. Invitational flyers provided.

HOMEBOUND & HOSPITALIZED: Making present God’s love and the Church’s care to those in need. Please call the Parish Office if you know of anyone who’d like a visit.

FUNERALS: Please contact the Parish Office as soon as possible after the death of your loved one so that we may help you during your time of sorrow.

SEASONS OF HOPE: Bereavement support program helping to explore mourning through Scripture, prayer, reflection activities, and faith sharing. Six week sessions held in Fall and Spring. Celebrating Sacraments

BAPTISM: Please call the Parish Office for Parent Preparation Sessions and scheduling.

FIRST EUCHARIST: Preparation & celebration held during 2nd grade.

CONFIRMATION: Celebrated with the Bishop annually for Catholics in 8th grade (or older) who have attended preparation classes.

RECONCILIATION: Saturdays, 4:00-4:30 p.m., or any time by appointment. Communal services held during Advent and Lent.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Contact the Parish Office to inform us of anyone who is sick (home or hospital) for visitation or anointing. Communal services are held each Fall.

MARRIAGE: Couples should contact the Parish Office/Priest before making any arrangements for marriage (at least 6 months in advance). Couples must be registered in the parish and participate in the marriage preparation program.

HOLY ORDERS: For information on religious life, please contact Diocese of Youngstown’s Director of Vocations at 330-744-7451.

~ For the Week of Aug. 23 - 30 ~