TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

September 13, 2015

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

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GOD’S WORD TODAY The first line of today’s first reading from the prophet Isaiah seems to pick up the themes from last week’s readings. Isaiah tells us that “the Lord GOD opens my ear that I may hear.” As we open our hearts to hear God’s word today, let us be prepared to fashion an answer to the question posed by Jesus to his disciples: “Who do people say that I am?” Each of us has experienced the presence of the Lord Jesus in our lives. When did the Lord Jesus become your own personal Lord and Savior? Too often we think this question is appropriate only for evangelical Christians. As Catholics we can be put off by such a question, yet that question—and its answer—are at the core of who we are as followers of Christ. Invite the Lord into your heart in new ways as the scriptures are proclaimed today. Ponder the Lord’s question before Mass and place yourself within the circle of Christ’s disciples as the passage from Saint Mark’s Gospel is proclaimed.

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.

PASTOR’S CORNER I enjoyed our liturgies and meeting so many people at our parish gatherings this past weekend. It will be great to minister with you and get to know you. We are blessed in so many ways with opportunities to see the face of God in one another and to offer the presence of Christ the Teacher and Christ the Servant in our daily lives as we go about the work that God calls us to do as disciples of Christ.

The words “be open” from last Sunday’s Gospel are a great reminder of how we receive grace and are strengthened through the power of the Holy Spirit to continue our journey on the path that God most wants us to follow.

Fr. Ed Stafford

LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE—9/19-20:

5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. SERVERS E. Vanas M. Morrissey L. Engelhart T. Gedeon

LECTORS K. Cofojohn J. Schultis J. Fitzgerald B. Caldwell C. Schultis M. Fratus

EUCH. MIN. J. Robine B. Fathauer B. Bash K. Gray R. Fathauer D. Bukas J. Cofojohn D. Festa G. Scopilliti V. Festa B. Colin P. Fussaro P. Workman B. Haas R. Workman SUPPORT MINISTRIES: MASS SET-UP S. Ebie E./J. Eacott CLOW CATECHIST A. Fitzgerald BREAD BAKER J. Kennedy CLEANERS D. Fedor

STEWARDSHIP WAY OF LIFE SUNDAY COLLECTION (9/6): $6,030.00 ONLINE GIVING (9/6): $1,440.00 WEEKLY AMOUNT NEEDED: $6,125.00 OVER/UNDER: +$1,345.00 # OF ENVELOPES & ONLINE: 185 (of 568) CHILDREN’S OFFERING: $ 0 STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT When we truly believe that all we have is a gift from God, then we must be willing to give up some things so that we can share our blessings as God intended. Living a stewardship lifestyle means not only being responsible for our own life, but the lives of others as well.

LITURGIES FOR THE WEEK Sun. 8:30 a.m. Mass..........Angela Przybylski 11:15 a.m. Mass .......Helen Delphia Mon. No Liturgy Tues. 8:00 a.m. Mass..........For Hope Wed. 8:00 a.m. Mass..........People of St. Joseph Thur. 8:00 a.m. Mass..........For Catechists Fri. No Liturgy Sat. 4:00-4:30 p.m. Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass .........Anne Robine Sun. 8:30 a.m. Mass..........Rose & Bill Sontag 11:15 a.m. Mass .......Apolonia Charnoky

CARILLON MEMORIALS Please contact the Parish Office to schedule your Carillon Memorials.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION It seems obvious to us that Jesus Christ is the Lord of second chances. We need look no further than Peter’s denial and rehabilitation for proof. Yet early Christians were more tentative with the gift of forgiveness. For them, every Sunday was an experience of the Lord’s power to heal and forgive, yet there were three sins that placed persons at the margins of the community’s life. In some places, the rift caused by these sins was permanent. The sins were apostasy (denial of the faith), adultery, and murder. They were particularly detested because of their power to divide and even scatter the community gathered around the Lord’s table. Fragile and persecuted communities could crumble and disappear under the weight of a harm done by a public sinner. Sinners were excluded from the community in the hope that “tough love” would help them come to their senses and experience deeper conversion. Inevitably, lists of grave sins grew longer as various bishops added their personal pet peeves to the roster, and more people were required to do public penance. For them, reconciliation was a once‑in‑a‑lifetime experience. Many sinners accepted their condition and hoped for a chance at a deathbed reconciliation by anointing. With more and more people permanently on the outs, the church began to struggle toward the light of the Lord’s unfailing gift of reconciliation.

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

Mon: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Tues: 1 Tm 3:1-13; Ps 101:1b-3ab, 5-6; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Wed: 1 Tm 3:14-16; Ps 111:1-6; Lk 7:31-35 Thur: 1 Tm 4:12-16; Ps 111:7-10; Lk 7:36-50 Fri: 1 Tm 6:2c-12; Ps 49:6-10, 17-20; Lk 8:1-3 Sat: 1 Tm 6:13-16; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 8:4-15 To Prepare For Next Weekend’s Mass . . . Sun: Wis 2:12, 17-20; Ps 54:3-8; Jas 3:16-4:3; Mk 9:30-37

THIS WEEK’S READINGS

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PRAYER INTENTIONS Let us always pray for our sick and homebound.

In particular, please remember in prayer:

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 Zoe Craig (Pinter) Dan Baumbick

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After Masses, Dec. 19/20, 2015 After Masses, May 14/15, 2016

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BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT St. Joseph Parish will resume its bereavement program, Seasons of Hope, during October and November. The program requires a group of participants therefore we ask for registration by October 1. In the past, sessions were held weekly on Wednesday afternoon. We will try to meet the needs of the new group. To inquire or register, call Sr. Joyce or the Parish Office at 330-274-2253.

RCIA The RCIA program for full initiation into the Catholic faith begins soon. We invite non-Catholics interested in becoming Catholics to participate. We also invite those baptized Catholic, but not fully instructed, or Catholics who have never made their First Communion or Confirmation. If you are interested, please call the Parish Office (330-274-2253) to set up an appointment with Sr. Joyce.

ADULT BIBLE STUDY The Book of Psalms will be our study topic this year. Each session will include learning about the Psalms and helps in using the psalms. We will follow the New American Bible Revised Edition translation, but other versions are welcome. Class will be held Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. starting September 29. An evening class is offered if there is group interest. Lively discussion and refreshments can be expected. To register, call the Parish Office (330-274-2253) or contact Sr. Joyce (jschreiber@stjosephmantua.com).

The World Meeting of Families will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia from Tuesday-Friday, September 22-25, 2015. Saint John Paul II, hailed as the Pope of the Family, created the World Meeting of Families in 1994 in Rome to explore the critical role the family plays in society and to give families opportunities to talk about the challenges and blessings that all families have.

Our theme, “Love Is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive” was inspired by the early Church Father, St. Irenaeus, who wrote “the Glory of God is man fully alive.” The glory of men and women is their capacity to love as God loves – and no better means exists to teach the meaning of love than the family. His Holiness, Pope Francis also inspired the theme. He embodies the message of mercy, joy and love at the heart of the Gospel. For more info. on the World Meeting of Families and how to download an app to follow the activities, see www.worldmeeting2015.org.

—Archbishop Charles J. Chaput

CELEBRATE THOSE WHO SHARE FAITH The Ministry of the Word includes the mission of Evangelization and Catechesis. Catechesis means “to echo.” Believers who embrace the Gospel of Jesus Christ as the best news ever proclaimed are eager to “echo” the Good News everywhere. Have you shared your enthusiasm for the Catholic Church with someone recently?

DIVORCE MINISTRY: THE CATHOLIC’S DIVORCE SURVIVAL GUIDE

A team of facilitators will be piloting a program for divorced Catholics entitled The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide this fall on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m., beginning September 22, in the Youth Ministry Room in the church building at St. Joan of Arc, 8894 St. Rt. 14, Streetsboro. All divorced Catholics are welcome to attend. The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide is a DVD-based series with accompanying materials that brings top Catholic experts on Church teachings, relationships, love, sex, marriage, divorce and annulment to the parish level. The presentations feature the personal testimony of twelve divorced Catholic men and women who share their real-life stories of hope and healing. For more info., please contact the Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Life at 330-744-8451 ext.272 or dschmidt@youngstowndiocese.org.

SND BBQ & BOUTIQUE The Sisters of Notre Dame invite you to attend their 53rd Annual Barbecue and Boutique to be held on Sunday, September 20, and Sunday, September 27, from Noon to 5:00 p.m. Enjoy barbecued chicken or ribs, chips, apple pie, cole slaw, or applesauce, and beverages. Select Sisters’ handmade items in the Boutique. Tickets are available at the door: $12/chicken, $15/ribs. This event is held rain or shine at Notre Dame Education Center, 13000 Auburn Rd., Chardon (Notred Dame Cathedral Latin Campus—south of Mayfield Rd./Rt. 322) and is handicapped accessible. Take out dinners are also available. For more information, please contact Rebecca Grubbs (440-279-1178 or rgrubbs@ndec.org) or visit www.sndchardon.org/support-us/bbq-and-boutique. FOUNDATIONS IN MINISTRY PROGRAM The Foundations in Ministry Program is designed to foster the theological, spiritual, and pastoral formation of volunteers at parishes, schools, and other Christian organizations. The program empowers laity to live out their Baptismal call to holiness, discipleship, and ministry through comprehensive theological material, prayer, reflection, and discussion within a community of learners. Sessions begin in October and continue through the beginning of April at regional sites in the Diocese. Participants can earn Religious Education certification hours. For more information, please contact Peter Schafer, Director of the Office of Lay Ministry Formation, at 330- 744-8451 ext . 289 or p s c h a f e r @ y o u n g s t o w n d i o c e s e . o r g . Information and registration materials can also be found on the Lay Ministry Formation website: http://www.doy.org/index.php/diocesan-offices/lay-ministry.

WOMEN’S AUXILIARY CLAM BAKE & CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT

The K of C Women’s Auxiliary are hosting a Clam Bake & Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, October 3, 2:00-10:00 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Pavilion. Come on out and enjoy a delicious clam bake, cornhole tournament, LCR, 50/50, raffle basket, and more! The cost of this event is $30.00 per person (BYOB). Bring a non-perishable donation for 4C’s and receive one free ticket per item for the raffle basket. Proceeds go

towards furnishing their Thanksgiving and Christmas Families with food and gifts for the entire family. For tickets or more information, please contact Luci Curtin (330-322-5770) or Jay D’Aurelio (330-569-8156).

ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION

OPENING DAY Sunday, September 13

9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

We have a morning of activity planned for all PSR students and their families.

9:30..................Donut Social for students parents and teachers 9:45..................Opening Prayer 9:50..................Introduction of Teachers 10:00 ...............Parent Meeting and Registration 10:45 ...............Parents join students in classrooms 11:00 ...............Wrap-Up 11:15 ...............Mass

During the donut social for all students, parents, and teachers, we will have the chance to get reacquainted with all friends from last year. Our new pastor, Fr. Ed Stafford will be on hand to meet and speak with our families. While our PSR students join their teachers in class, parents will review this year’s program with Mrs. Haney. Attendance at this session is mandatory for all new and returning PSR families. Registration for all returning students and for the Sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation will be completed at this time.

For any questions about this year’s PSR program, please call Margaret Haney @ 330-274-2268. Looking forward to a great year!

Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) begins again on Sunday, September 13, at the 11:15 Mass. All children from ages 3 through 2nd grade are invited to join in the group

during Sunday’s Mass. After the opening prayer, Father will call the children to the altar steps. The Children’s Liturgy of the Word catechist will lead them to the Conference Room (next to the Religious Education Office) where the children will actively participate in activities related to the readings. The children will then return to their families just before offertory time. Thank you to our catechists who are glad to serve in this ministry. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Peg Haney @ 330-274-2268 or phaney@stjosephmantua.com.

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Sun. 9:30-10:50 a.m. .......... PSR Classes (Classrooms) 9:30-11:00 a.m. .......... RCIA (PC) 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) Tues. 7:00-9:00 p.m. ............ Boy Scout Mtg. (Hall) Wed. 8:00 p.m. ..................... AA Mtg. (Hall) Thur. 10:30 a.m. ................... Parish Staff Mtg. (PC) 6:30-7:30 p.m. ............ Exercise Class (1/2 Hall) 7:00 p.m. ..................... Music/Choir Rehearsal (Church) Fri. 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. ... Promise Homeschool Co-op (School Bldg.) Sat. Sun. 9:30-10:50 a.m. .......... PSR Classes (Classrooms) 9:30-11:00 a.m. .......... RCIA (PC) At 11:15 a.m. .............. CLOW (Conf. Rm.)

ATTENTION LITURGICAL MINISTERS Schedules for the October, November, and December are now being prepared. If you need any MAJOR change in your scheduling as Lector, Server or Eucharistic Minister, please contact the Parish Office (330-274-2253 or ktrares@stjosephmantua.com) by Monday, September 14.

ARE YOU REGISTERED? St. Joseph warmly welcomes new parishioners and seasonal visitors. Please let us know how we can serve you. We invite you to participate in our activities, become involved in our Parish Ministries, and encourage you to register as soon as possible. If you have not “formally” registered with the Parish Office, please take a moment to introduce yourself. Simply drop a welcome envelope in the collection basket, contact us by phone (330-274-2253) or e-mail (ktrares@stjosephmantua.com), or stop by the Parish Office during business hours. A registration packet will be prepared for you to pick up at the Mass you attend. Newly registering parishioners should return the blue form included in their packet as soon as possible. We look forward to meeting you!

If you do not receive contribution envelopes or church information mailings, then you may not be a current registered member. You may have registered your children for PSR classes, but your family may not be registered at the church because these are separate registrations. If you’re a young adult (especially if you’re out of school and working), you should register as an adult. Newly married couples who continue to attend Mass at St. Joseph’s should register as a “new family.” Also, if you move, change your phone number, would like to add your e-mail address to our records, or have any other family changes, please let us know. We would like everyone at St. Joseph’s to feel welcome as a part of our parish community family. Your assistance in keeping our records up-to-date helps to ensure that no one becomes “just a member. ” Thank you.

We welcome to the following families who have registered within the last several months:

Ron & Kelly Prijatel, Alana & Natalie Raymond & Louise Kaluba Abe & Jessica Szoka, Isaac & Izabel Lou Lanese John & Michelle Brogan, Katelyn & Madelyn Jamie Speakman Aaron & Jessica Norton, Maycee Jason & Debbie Kline, Jacey, Griffin & Daphne Matthew & Korie Varkala, Charlotte Rachel Skocic & David Grabowski

DOMINICAN FOR LIFE The Province of St. Albert the Great, Order of Preachers, joyfully announces the Solemn Profession of Joe Trout, James Peter Trares, Samuel Hakeem, Raphael Christianson, and Vincent Davila on Saturday, September 5 (pictured left to right below). They were received by Very Reverend James Marchionda, O.P., Prior Provincial, in St. Louis, MO. The Mass setting (music) for the profession liturgy was written by Br. James Peter. May God continue to bless them and their ministries.

When a Dominican Friar professes his vows he promises obedience to God, to blessed Mary, to blessed Dominic, and to the Master of the Order of Friars Preachers and his successors until death. Despite only vocally expressing the vow of obedience in their rite of profession, Dominicans follow the three evangelical counsels of obedience, chastity, and poverty. Agreeing to be obedient to their superiors; to be celibately chaste so that they may give themselves as complete gifts to all they encounter; and to be poor, living simply and sharing all their goods and materials in common. For more information on the Dominican Central Province, please visit http://opcentral.org or follow them on Facebook.

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