THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD January 11, 2015

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

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GOD’S WORD TODAY The feast of the Baptism of the Lord stands as a hinge between the Christmas season and the beginning of Ordinary Time. Just as the Israelites passed through the waters of the Red Sea and became God’s chosen people so, too, does the Lord Jesus pass through the waters of the Jordan River. As he emerges from the water, Jesus hears the voice of his Father, who calls him “my beloved Son.” The Israelites began their sojourn in the desert following their deliverance through the sea. The Lord Jesus, shortly after his baptism by John, begins his forty-day retreat in the desert, where he is tempted by Satan. The Israelites constantly turned their backs on God. The Lord was resolute in his determination to fulfill the plan established by his heavenly Father. What does this feast teach us? On our own journey through life we must become more and more like Christ. As the liturgical year continues to unfold, let us be resolute in our commitment to become better disciples, more and more like Christ with each passing day.

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

PASTORAL STAFF

Rev. Michael P. Garvey Pastor

Mr. Gerry Scopilitti Permanent Deacon

Sr. Joyce Schreiber, SND Pastoral Minister

Mrs. Margaret Haney Director of Religious Education

Mr. Bill Davies Music Minister

Ms. Jan Huter 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.

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Family Info. Changes, Bulletin News,

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PASTOR’S CORNER Have I told you lately what a wonderful group you are, here at St. Joe’s? Our Christmas liturgies went quite well and were well attended. Many people went out of their way to help others and share Christmas blessings and greetings. Thank you! This Tuesday Bishop Murry will be coming to our parish to confirm fifteen of our young people. He most graciously added us to an already busy schedule. I would ask you to make a special effort to join us for the seven o’clock liturgy. Besides showing our gratitude to Bishop for coming to us, a well attended service would speak of a vibrant parish in a day when cooperation and consolidation of parishes could be on the diocesan agenda. Thanks for your generous response to our Catholic Charities “Keep the Kids Warm” appeal this weekend. Watch out for one another, especially the elderly and the sick with the love of Christ. God bless you all!

Fr. Mike Garvey

LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE—1/17-18:

5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. SERVERS T. Gall B. Rowe J. Daczko L. Engelhart

LECTORS L. Brugmann J. Sawyer D. Bultinck A. Brunton M. Romanello B. Curtin

EUCH. MIN. T. Caldwell D. Baumbick B. Bash J. Robine C. Baumbick J. Herman T. Sargiovanni D. O’Donnell D. Bukas M. Romanello C. Casalicchio C. Sherbondy B. Colin K. Trares B. Marinelli SUPPORT MINISTRIES: MASS SET-UP R. Custer L. & T. Davis CLOW CATECHIST [No Session] BREAD BAKER C. Bichsel CLEANERS K. Ryba

ATTENTION LITURGICAL MINISTERS Schedules for the first few months of 2015 will be prepared early next month. If you need any major change in your scheduling as Lector, Altar Server, or Eucharistic Minister, please contact the Parish Office (330-274-2253 or parishoffice@stjosephmantua.com) no later than January 15.

WEEKDAY MASS CHANGE The Monday morning 7:15 Mass will be discontinued until further notice because of darkness and low attendance.

LITURGIES FOR THE WEEK Sun. 8:30 a.m. Mass...... Frances Lemmo 11:15 a.m. Mass ... Irene Briscar Mon. No Liturgy Tues. 7:00 p.m. .............. For Our Confirmandi Wed. 8:00 a.m. Mass...... People of St. Joseph Thur. 8:00 a.m. Mass...... Rev. Joseph Czaja Fri. No Liturgy Sat. 4:00-4:30 p.m. Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass ..... Jay Anson Sun. 8:30 a.m. Mass...... Bill & Rose Sontag 11:15 a.m. Mass ... Ruth Gaba

SYMPATHY We extend our sympathy to the families and friends of Sam Macaluso, brother-in-law of Loretta Brugmann & Marcia Reed, and of Jane Kay Gonczy, sister of Dave Pifer, who both recently passed away. May our Lord comfort this family and welcome Sam and Jane to New Life in His Kingdom.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION In the 1560s, the Council of Trent attempted to standardize the widely variant customs for the pastoral care of the sick and dying. We had inherited a practice called “extreme unction,” from the Latin words meaning anointing at the point of death. The deeper tradition, however, is about the prayer of faith that will heal and restore the sick person, and is straight from the Letter of James. The Fathers went back to the beginning, and while not discarding the “extreme unction” name, made a plea for the proper use of this sacrament. As soon as a person is in danger of death from sickness or old age, they reasoned, the time for the sacrament had already arrived. As a result of this desire, the next ritual text for anointing contained an innovation: a rite for visiting the sick that included readings from scripture, psalms, and prayers. Old customs fade slowly, however, and the quality of pastoral care languished for centuries while people delayed the celebration of a consoling and effective sacrament, sometimes missing the opportunity completely. A priest ministering to a dying and unconscious patient alone in a room has never been the desire of the Church. Our tradition is far too rich for this sacrament to be celebrated in such a diminished and ungenerous manner.

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

Mon: Heb 1:1-6; Ps 97:1,2b,6,7c,9; Mk 1:14-20 Tues: Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab,5,6-9; Mk 1:21-28 Wed: Heb 2:14-18; Ps 105:1-4,6-9; Mk 1:29-39 Thur: Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-11; Mk 1:40-45 Fri: Heb 4:1-5,11; Ps 78:3,4bc,6c-8; Mk 2:1-12 Sat: Heb 4:12-16; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 2:13-17 To Prepare For Next Weekend’s Mass . . . Sun: 1 Sm 3:3b-10,19; Ps 40:2,4,7-10; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a,17-20; Jn 1:35-42

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 Brenda Richards Josephine Rizzo Lynn Davis Joe Robine Tom Prusha Diane Sanderson Joseph Ventura Donna Sabarese Jo Marie Bailey Sabina Delgado Audrey Combs Kay Gray Irene Welling Mary Anne Painley Kathleen Adams Joseph Stobierski Kari Hopp Bob Fejes Natalie Cowling Kathy Gray Dan Brezovec Tom Sevc Betty Kwasny Dan Nuti Frances Strekal Andy Kollarik Jessie Urcheck Robert Quinn Andrea Turner Cheryl Erickson Amelia Miller Chad Bailey Toni Gokorsch Barbara Gokorsch

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

MASS FOR LIFE Join Bishop George V. Murry, S. J. to pray for a greater respect for all human life and for an end to abortion, euthanasia, and capital punishment at the annual diocesan Mass for Life on Saturday, January 17, at 12:00 noon at St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown (154 W. Wood St.). All expectant mothers, fathers, and families in attendance will be invited to receive a blessing for their unborn children. A complimentary pasta luncheon will be provided in St. Columba Hall following Mass. All are welcome – no reservations needed. HOLY HOURS FOR LIFE Holy Hours for Life will be observed in St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown (154 W. Wood St.) on Sunday, January 18, beginning after the 4:00 p.m. Mass and concluding with Benediction at 7:00 p.m. The Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 6 and Men and Women United for Life will provide refreshments in St. Columba Cathedral Hall. All are welcome. DEFEND THE UNBORN! Join the March for Life on Thursday, January 22. Buses are being organized in various locations throughout the Diocese of Youngstown to take pilgrims to the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. To find a bus near you please contact the Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Life at dschmidt@youngstowndiocese.org or 330-744-8451, ext.272.

KEEP THE KIDS WARM COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND

Catholic Charities has launched its annual Keep the Kids Warm Campaign. This program provides flexible funds for local service agencies to use to

help meet the utility assistance requests of low-income, working poor households with children. Last year, Catholic Charities provided utility assistance for 4,883 people! St. Joseph’s will have a second collection the weekend of January 10/11 to help local kids stay warm this winter. CONTINUING THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS St. Joseph’s PSR will continue the tradition of collecting warm socks, hats, scarves, mittens, and gloves through January 11. These will be distributed by Catholic Charities to people throughout Portage County. Just hang your donation of new items on the tree in the main hallway by the church doors (please do not wrap your gift). We thank you for your continued care of the poor of our community.

WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY GROUP FORMATION MEETING RESCHEDULED

A gathering will be held on Thursday, January 15, in the Parish Center at 7:00 p.m. for women interested in discussing the formation of a new women’s group. This meeting is a follow-up to our Speakers’ Series and particularly the women’s evening with Sr. Melannie Svoboda, SND. Please come to participate in our conversation.

APPALACHIAN EXPERIENCE BAKE SALE Next weekend, January 17/18, the Appalachian Experience group will hold a bake sale to raise funds for their trip to Clintwood, Virginia, June 13-20, to participate in the Housing Repair Program. Baked good donations and shoppers are most appreciated!

Interested In Participating In This Year’s Trip? Volunteers help low-income residents maintain decent housing for their families by doing household repairs at owner occupied homes. High school teens and adults are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact Dan & Sean Fejes (330-274-2481), pick up a flyer from the narthex, and/or check out our website under Ministries & Organizations.

NEW PARTICIPANTS MOST WELCOME Bible Study will resume Tuesday, January 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Center. We are studying the Letters of St. Paul and currently on 1 Corinthians. New participants are most welcome. If a small group would like an evening Bible Study, please contact Sr. Joyce (330-274-2253 or jschreiber@stjosephmantua.com).

WOMEN’S AUXILIARY OFFERING SCHOLARSHIP The Mantua K of C Women's Auxiliary #3766 sponsor a $500.00 scholarship for a Catholic female that is graduating in 2015 and planning on attending either a 2 or 4 year college. Please encourage anyone you know in the area to apply. You can obtain the application from Annette Carlisle at annette.carlisle@covidien.com. Deadline date is January 30, 2015.

GOLDEN GALA AT ST. THOMAS AQUINAS The pleasure of your company is requested for the St. Thomas Aquinas 50th Anniversary Golden Gala on Saturday, January 24, at the Barrette Center of Walsh University (2020 E. Maple St., North Canton). This event begins at 4:30 p.m. with a Memorial Mass with Bishop Murry at STA Chapel. Cocktails at the Barrette Center are 6:00-7:00 p.m. following by dinner 7:00-8:00 p.m. then dancing with “La Flavour” 8:00-11:00 p.m. Cost is $50.00/person or $100.00/couple (cash bar). Proceeds benefit the STA Scholarship Fund. For tickets or more info., please call Karol Pusateri, Marketing Dept. (812-968-4417). WHITE MASS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS The Annual White Mass -- celebrating and recognizing the ministry and work of those in the health professions -- will be held on Sunday, January 25, 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Columba (154 W. Wood St., Youngstown). Bishop Murry will preside. A reception will follow in the Cathedral Hall. All are welcome. Contact 330-744-8451, ext. 272 or dschmidt@youngstowndiocese.org for more information.

FIFTH ANNUAL SEARCH BEGINS FOR LONGEST MARRIED COUPLES IN U.S. The search for longest married couples continues. In addition to honoring the longest married couple for the entire United States, recognition will also be given to a couple from each state and territories who has achieved that distinction. In the case of the United States couple, appropriate gifts will be presented to them at a ceremony to be held at their location during Valentine's week. The state winners will receive personal recognition and a special certificate of achievement during that same time frame from the Worldwide Marriage Encounter movement. For more information go to wwme.org and you can place your nomination on the wwme.org website. GOD’S JOY God expressed His pleasure and joy as His Son, Jesus Christ, did His Father’s will and was baptized. This same joy is expressed to us in many different ways when we follow or encourage someone to follow the way of the Father. If God’s joy is to see you serve in the religious life, as a deacon or a priest, then contact Fr. Chris Luoni (330-744-8451 or cluoni@youngstowndiocese.org). SAVE THE DATE

Catholic Charities Serving Portage and Stark Counties will host its annual Portage County Men Who Cook event on February 14. In keeping with

Valentine’s Day, our theme this year is “Showing Heart for Others.” The event will be held at Immaculate Conception Parish Hall in Ravenna. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Save this important date and plan to join us for an evening of fun, food, and prizes. For more information about tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and other related items, contact George Garchar or Judi Wise at 330-297-7745.

CONFIRMATION NEWS Confirmation is on Tuesday, January 13, at 7:00 p.m. here at St. Joseph Church. All members of St. Joseph Parish are welcome to attend. A reception will follow in Hughes

Hall. This year’s Confirmation Class includes:

Julieanne Czerny Devin Hukill Alexis Rushnok

Steve Duber Bianca Marinelli Tyler Schilling

Stephen Glova Alyssa McSwain Adelaide Schweickert

Jason Green Jacob Ober Maggie Semety

Collin Gross Kellie Ristau Mira Soukenik

January 13th .........Sacrament of Confirmation 6:15 p.m. Gather in Hughes Hall 6:30 p.m. Prayer and Preparation with Confirmation Candidates and Sponsors 7:00 p.m. Confirmation 8:00 p.m. Reception & Photos with Bishop Murry in Hughes Hall

Confirmation Rehearsal – There will be a rehearsal of the Confirmation Liturgy with Confirmands, parents, and sponsors on Sunday, January 11, at 10:00 a.m. We’ll gather at 9:40 a.m. with the students in the All-Purpose Room and with parents and sponsors in Hughes Hall.

FIRST RECONCILIATION NEWS First Reconciliation is on Thursday, January 22, at 7:00 p.m. in the church. This will be a communal Reconciliation and parents and families are welcome to attend. Attention all 2nd graders & their families: The First Reconciliation Parents’ meeting has been rescheduled for Sunday, January 18, at 10:00 a.m. beginning in Hughes Hall. This meeting is for parents and 2nd graders. We will be rehearsing the First Reconciliation Liturgy at that time. If you have any questions, please contact Peg Haney at phaney@stjosephmantua.com or 330-274-2268.

NO PSR ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 18th CLASSES RESUME ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 25th

FREE COMMUNITY MEAL Our next Free Community Meal is on Sunday, January 25, after 11:15 a.m. Mass. Parish Council will be hosting the meal, with help from PSR 3rd and 7th Grade classes and their families.

CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS REQUESTS All those who made donations to St. Joseph’s in 2014 and will need a contribution statement to serve as an official receipt for IRS purposes are asked to please sign-up to request your statement. To save on mailing expenses, we do not automatically mail this information to everyone. Please check off your name on the sign-up sheet in the Narthex or contact Kathi at the Parish Office as soon as possible (330-274-2253 or ktrares@st josephmantua.com). Contribution statements will be available in the Narthex beginning the last weekend of January.

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Sun. ~ Mitten/Hat/Glove Tree Collection ~ 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. 1:00-6:00 p.m. ............ American Red Cross Blood Drive (Hall) 6:30-7:30 p.m. ............ Exercise Class (1/2 Hall) Tues. 7:00 p.m. ..................... Confirmation Mass & Reception (Ch/Hall) Wed. 7:30 p.m. ..................... K of C 4th Degree Mtg. (K of C Hall) 8:00 p.m. ..................... AA Mtg. (Hall) Thur. 6:30-7:30 p.m. ............ Exercise Class (1/2 Hall) 7:00 p.m. ..................... Women’s Spirituality Group Mtg. (PC) 7:00 p.m. ..................... Music/Choir Rehearsal (Church) Fri. 7:00-9:00 p.m. ............ Saturday Event Set-Up (School Bldg.) Sat. 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. ... Scout Merit Badge Challenge (School Bldg.) After Mass................... Appalachian Experience Bake Sale (Narthex) Sun. No PSR or CLOW 9:30-11:00 a.m. .......... RCIA (PC) 9:30 a.m....................... Doughnut Social (Hall) After Masses............... Appalachian Experience Bake Sale (Narthex) 10:00 a.m. ................... First Reconciliation Mtg. (Hall)

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STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT When Jesus was baptized, the heavens opened and a voice said “You are my beloved Son, with you I am well pleased”. Do we recognize our unity with Jesus Christ in our baptism? Are we willing to fulfill the promises of our baptism to become the beloved sons and daughters of the heavenly Father, by serving him and our brothers and sisters?

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, activities following Lenten Soup Suppers, Stations of the Cross, 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 Jan. 11 - 18 ~