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NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
August 9, 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 “This is enough, O Lord!” How often has even the most dedicated believer echoed Elijah’s cry of despair, heard in today’s first reading? Elijah was frustrated and exhausted because the people refused to heed his prophetic words. We are all aware of friends or relatives who seem to have more than their share of misfortune. Perhaps we may be experiencing severe hardships as we come to Mass today. If this is the case, then we are in the right place. It is here that we, like Elijah, can find food that will sustain us, even when all life seems to offer us is frustration and misfortune. Jesus promises us today that he is the living bread. Let us be strengthened by the living bread that is God’s word.
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 have always liked the reading about Elijah and the broom tree. I can identify with the prophet who wanted to stay in the shade of the tree, until he was “nudged” by the angel to journey to the mountain of the Lord, Horeb. In our lives today, we are challenged by many things in our secular world. We can avoid or ignore hunger, conflict, poverty or other things that conflict with the teaching of Jesus. But, thanks be to God, I find modern day angels come along to nudge me to live up to a calling to be holy, to be prophetic. We don’t want to sadden the Holy Spirit whose expectations are high. But we can live up to that calling with the help of the Eucharist and the grace of God we find in our brothers and sisters. Pray to God, that as we have been nourished by the Bread of Life, we might continue on our journey to the kingdom rather than “resting” at some oasis of life that isn’t on God’s roadmap. God bless and have a good week!
Fr. Mike Garvey
LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE—8/15-16:
5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. SERVERS S. Bretz J. Gerhardt T. Gedeon O. Glova
LECTORS J. Horvath C. Schultis D. Engelhart K. Wood J. Schultis B. Curtin
EUCH. MIN. J. Cofojohn L. DeLair C. Casalicchio J. Cymanski S. Ebie B. Colin K. Gray B. Fathauer N. Daczko R. Fathauer M. Feddor D. Festa G. Scopilliti V. Festa R. Fitzgerald SUPPORT MINISTRIES: MASS SET-UP B. Custer B. Sabol BREAD BAKER C. Bichsel CLEANERS J. Garey
STEWARDSHIP WAY OF LIFE SUNDAY COLLECTION (8/2): $5,024.00 ONLINE GIVING (8/2): $ 965.00 WEEKLY AMOUNT NEEDED: $6,125.00 OVER/UNDER: —$ 136.00 # OF ENVELOPES & ONLINE: 177 (of 517) CHILDREN’S OFFERING: $ 0
STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT Jesus knew that the stewardship journey would be difficult, so He gave us the nourishment of the Eucharist. When we take time to join our sacrifices with the sacrifice of the Mass, we find the strength to give and joy in our giving.
LITURGIES FOR THE WEEK Sun. 8:30 a.m. Mass...... Bill & Rose Sontag 10:30 a.m. Mass ... Mary Rose Curney Mon. No Liturgy Tues. 8:00 a.m. Mass...... Carl Feddor Wed. 8:00 a.m. Mass...... People of St. Joseph Thur. 8:00 a.m. Mass...... For Those Imprisoned Fri. 5:00 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. K of C Memorial Mass Sat. 2:00 p.m. D’Amato/Cofojohn Wedding 4:00-4:30 p.m. Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass ..... Bill & Rose Sontag Sun. 8:30 a.m. Mass...... Charles Custer 10:30 a.m. Mass ... Richard & Robert Fedor
CARILLON MEMORIAL
August 11 Charles Custer
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION In an age given to slogan T-shirts, one of the last bastions of “dressing up” is the wedding. Everyone seems to stretch toward the old ideal of “Sunday best” for these moments. In our tradition, clothing is immensely important. Coming out of the baptismal water, we are immediately vested with a white garment. “You have clothed yourself in Christ,” the new Christian is told, and a white garment is the token of being born into God’s family. Sadly, this is the last time most Christians wear this garb until their funeral, when the family spreads a pall as a reminder of baptismal identity. Increasingly today, we are seeing the alb as the proper garb for liturgical ministers, men and women. In ancient Rome, sleeveless tunics of varying colors were worn by everyone, and so at baptism the new Christians could be expected to wear their new garb under their everyday clothes. Sleeves were a problem for ancient Romans, who thought they were a barbarian fashion. As is so often the case, eventually the barbarians won the day, and by the third century the long-sleeved garment worn by ministers today was familiar liturgical garb.
—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Mon: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2,5-9; Jn 12:24-26 Tues: Dt 31:1-8; Dt 32:3-4ab,7-9,12; Mt 18:1-5,10,12-14 Wed: Dt 34:1-2; Ps 66:1-3a,5,8,16-17; Mt 18:15-20 Thur: Jos 3:7-10a,11,13-17; Ps 114:1-6; Mt 18:21-19:1 Fri: Jos 24:1-13; Ps 136:1-3,16-18,21-22,24; Mt 19:3-12 Sat: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a,10ab; Ps 45:10-12,16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56 To Prepare For Next Weekend’s Mass . . . Sun: Prv 9:1-6; Ps 34:2-7; Eph 5:15-20; Jn 6:51-58
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 Jerry LaMarca Angie Daczko Mary Ann Feddor Jane Raps
SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME PRAYER LINE: 440-279-1163
Our Chairperson’s Wrap-Up Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, August 23, @ 9:30 a.m. in Hughes Hall. All chairpeople (or a sub) are asked to please come with
feedback, suggestions, etc. so that we can make any adjustments or improvements for next year!!!
We currently have the Soft Serve Booth chairperson filled for 2016 - thanks Vince & Donna Festa; however, that leaves Meat Slicing and the Walking Taco Booth in need of chairpersons. Distribution will also need a chairperson 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.
Keep Up On The Latest ORF News! Please log on to www.stjosephmantua.com and click on the News & Events tab & Ox Roast Fair link for photos schedules, 51 years of history, and much more! Be sure to check there soon after the Fair for all the winners! Don’t forget to visit Facebook & “Like Us”, share with friends and family, post comments & photos, and learn all about the Ox Roast Fair!
Mark Your Calendars! 53rd Ox Roast Fair
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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 sign-up in the Narthex indicating what dish you plan to bring to share & how many from your household will attend. Hamburgers & hotdogs, beverages, and place settings will be provided by the parish. All are welcome!
RIB DINNERS FRIDAYS IN AUGUST The Knights of Columbus will once again be having their Rib Dinners To Go featuring St. Louis cut ribs, fresh local corn on the cob, homemade coleslaw, baked beans, and baked potatoes. The dates are August 7, 14, 21, 28 on Friday evenings 4:00-7:00 p.m. Don’t miss this delicious summer event! Please call 330-274-2576 for more details.
K OF C MEMORIAL MASS Mantua’s K of C Council #3766 will be holding a Memorial Mass for the Knights of Columbus on Friday, August 14, at 7:30 p.m. This mass commemorates and remembers our Brother Knights that have passed away. For the wives or daughters who
attend this Mass, a small memorial pin will be presented. All are invited to join the Knights in this special memorial.
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 [email protected]).
FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN
The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin is on Saturday, August 15. It remains a holy day however the obligation to attend Mass is abrogated. Masses celebrated during the day are for the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin however anticipated Saturday evening Masses are for the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
50TH ANNUAL ASSUMPTION PILGRIMAGE You’re invited to the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon, 2759 North Lipkey Rd., North Jackson (near Warren) for their 50th Annual Assumption Pilgrimage, August 13-15. Bishop George Murry will be the celebrant for Pontifical Divine Liturgy on August 13. For a complete schedule and more information, please visit www.ourladyoflebanonshrine.com.
SENIOR BREAKFAST BUFFET & BINGO Portage Senior Services Network and Home Instead Senior Care® sponsor a monthly Senior Breakfast Buffet & Bingo at the Streetsboro Bob Evans. This month’s Country Western Hoedown themed event is Tuesday, August 11, with breakfast buffet 9:00-10:00 a.m. and Bingo 10:00-11:00 a.m. Prize will be awarded for the person wearing the best Country Western outfit! Cost is $4.99 which includes Breakfast and Bingo (beverage not included; no coupons or other discounts accepted). Come join the fun!
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Best of all, you take pride in being a part of an organization that makes a difference in the lives of seniors in Portage County! Call 330-995-1522 or 330-297-1700 today to learn about this rewarding opportunity and to start working immediately!
CHICKEN CHICKEN DRIVE THRU DINNER Portage Faith United Methodist Church, 9922 St. Rt. 44, Mantua, is hosting a Drive Thru Chicken Dinner on Friday, August 14, 4:30-6:00 p.m. All dinners are “to go” and are $8.00 each which include moist chicken, scalloped potatoes, green beans, applesauce & cookies. OFFICE MANAGER POSITION Loyola Retreat House, a Catholic non-profit organization, is looking for an individual to fill their Office Manager position three days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with occasional flexible hours as requested. Currently a part-time position which may develop into full-time in the next year or so. The ideal candidate will be someone well-versed in the teachings of the Church. They will also be creative, personable, work well with people and in a team environment, as well as possess strong skills in Microsoft Office Professional software, specifically, Word, Excel, and Publisher. A plus would include minimal PowerPoint expertise and website management. In addition, this individual will possess good organizational and time management skills. Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume to Becki Haller, Executive Director, at [email protected] (either Microsoft Word or PDF attachment). 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 W. Wood St., Youngstown, Ohio 44503. Kindly respond any time during the month of August. If you have any questions about CCSPSC’s non-event fundraiser, please contact Nikole Kelley at 330-744-8451, ext. 323 or [email protected].
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 building’s 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 information., please contact the Parish Office (330-274-2253) or Peg Haney (330-274-2268 or [email protected]).
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.
CATECHIST NEEDED We are looking for an adult to teach 5th grade PSR for the 2015-16 school year. If you’re interested in this position, please contact Peg Haney (330-274-2268 or [email protected]).
PSR OPENING DAY 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.
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Sun. ~ St. Joseph Cares Collection Weekend ~ Mon. 6:00-8:00 p.m. ........ G.S. Troop #90181 Mtg. (APR) Tues. 7:00-8:30 p.m. ........ Boy Scout Mtg. (Mr. Ober’s) Wed. 6:00 p.m. ................. Garden Club Picnic (Rectory) 7:30 p.m. ................. K of C 4th Degree Mtg. (K of C Hall) 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. 4:00-7:00 p.m. ........ K of C Rib Dinners To Go (K of C) 5:00 p.m. ................. Wedding Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. ................. K of C Memorial Mass (Church) Sat. 2:00 p.m. ................. D’Amato/Cofojohn Wedding Sun. ~ 4C’s Collection Weekend ~ 12:00-4:00 p.m....... Boy Scout Troop #575’s Eagle Court of Honor & Reception (Church/Hall)
4C’s COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND The Crestwood Coalition for Community Care Food Cupboard is finding itself in need of replenishing its food reserves. Thanks for the helping hand!
DO NOT GRIEVE THE HOLY SPIRIT Your faithful response to your vocation gives joy to the heart of God. Perhaps priesthood or consecrated life awaits you. Please contact Fr. Christopher Luoni at [email protected] or 330-744-8451.
WELCOME CHILDREN OF GOD We welcome the following children who became a member of our faith by being baptized on Saturday, August 1, 2015: Alison Kathleen Murphy, daughter of Breen & Kari; William Bernard Kavouras, son of Alex & Melissa; and, Jase Thomas Pesarchick, son of Thomas & Heather. We also welcome Tyler James Stocker, son of Steven & Amber, and Violet Grace Anderson, daughter of David & Kristy, who entered our Christian faith through the waters of Baptism on Sunday, August 2,
2015. We congratulate the parents, godparents, families, and friends of these children. May the grace and blessings that they receive from God guide them throughout their life.
THE FEST – SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 The Diocese of Cleveland again welcomes all youth ministry groups and families to the FREE festival of music, ministries and Mass at the Center for Pastoral Leadership, 28700 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe, (east of Cleveland). Concerts and activities begin at noon and run until the 8:00 p.m. outdoor Mass. More than 30,000 people participated last year! Featured performers will be Mercy Me, Stephan Curtis Chapman, Building 429, and Matt Maher. For additional information, please visit their website: www.thefest.us.
SINCERE SYMPATHY We extend our sympathy to the families and friends of Frank J. McKinley, husband of Marion, and of Richard Krause, Sr., father of Rob (Maria), who both recently passed away. Please also remember in prayer John Hoey who passed away a few weeks ago at the age of 88. He was pastor at St. Joseph’s June 14, 1974 - Aug. 8, 1978. May these families find comfort and healing knowing that their loved ones are now with God.
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. 9 - 16 ~
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