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TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
September 27, 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 Picking up on themes begun in last week’s readings, today’s scriptures focus our attention on how we use the gifts God gives us. The letter of Saint James is a stark condemnation of the misuse of wealth: “You have lived on earth in luxury and pleasure; you have fattened your hearts for the day of slaughter.” The people he describes are those who withheld wages, thereby causing others to become poor. Jesus tells us that we should cut off whatever it is that causes us to sin. These readings make these autumn weeks a time for deep self-searching. What are the things that “fatten our hearts”? How do we use the gifts God gives? Are we dedicating a portion of our salaries to the work of the Church and charitable groups? Are we on the road to becoming good stewards of God’s creation? 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 Last week’s second reading from the Letter of St. James offers great insight on how to promote peace in our world and overcome disorder. He reminds us that “the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without inconstancy or insincerity.” Right now Pope Francis is receiving a very warm and heartfelt welcome to the USA as people of all backgrounds gather and hunger for the message of peace which he brings as a pastoral leader of our world. A reflection offered by Pope Francis entitled Do We Just Tend Our Own Vegetable Patch offers us wisdom and encouragement:
“Is self-interested love pleasing to Jesus? No, it is not, because love should be freely given, like his is. What are the relationships like in our parishes, in our communities? Do we treat each other like brothers and sisters, or do we judge one another? Do we speak evil of one another? Do we just tend our own vegetable patch? These are the questions of charity!”
God bless our Pope Francis and all of us with God’s wisdom from above! —Fr. Ed Stafford
LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE—10/3-4:
5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. SERVERS S. Bretz A. Turpin L. Engelhart T. Gedeon
LECTORS K. Cofojohn J. Benek D. Bultinck A. Brunton B. Cleary B. Curtin
EUCH. MIN. T. Caldwell G. Scoplilliti B. Bash C. Clark C. Baumbick D. Bukas J. Cofojohn D. Baumbick C. Casalicchio B. Bichsel B. Colin A. Carlisle N. Daczko S. Carlisle M. Feddor SUPPORT MINISTRIES: MASS SET-UP R. Custer D./M. Fratus CLOW CATECHIST J. Engelhart CLEANERS K. Hogue, J. Kropp
STEWARDSHIP WAY OF LIFE SUNDAY COLLECTION (9/20): $5,076.00 ONLINE GIVING (9/20): $1,065.00 WEEKLY AMOUNT NEEDED: $6,125.00 OVER/UNDER: +$ 16.00 # OF ENVELOPES & ONLINE: 172 (of 568) CHILDREN’S OFFERING: $ 0 STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT Does your life reflect the life of Jesus? Remember, we were made in His image. We tend to forget this. When others see you, do they see the face of Jesus? When you look at others, do you see the face of Jesus in them?
LITURGIES FOR THE WEEK Sun. 8:30 a.m. Mass..........Michael Wolf 11:15 a.m. Mass .......Duane Malisiak Mon. No Liturgy Tues. 8:00 a.m. Mass..........For Guidance & Protection Wed. 8:00 a.m. Mass..........For Students Thur. 8:00 a.m. Mass..........People of St. Joseph Fri. 6:00-9:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Sat. 10:00 a.m. Blessing of Pets 4:00-4:30 p.m. Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass ......... Joe Koval Sun. 8:30 a.m. Mass..........Frances Lemmo 11:15 a.m. Mass .......Anne Robine
CARILLON MEMORIAL
October 2 Noreen Custer
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION At first glance, the situation of the penitents in the early church is shocking: isolated and labeled, their journey back to fellowship at the Lord’s table seems arduous and even cruel. However, at no time in the process were the penitents lacking the support of the community. Penances were performed for all to see, and we can tell from the homilies of the day that people earnestly desired to see the sinner benefit from the remedy. Tertullian reminded the penitents that they were living among their brothers and sisters, fellow servants of the same Lord, still in the embrace of the Spirit. He tells them that when they extend their hands in blessing to the faithful, it is Christ they touch. He tells them that when they see tears in the eyes of believers, it is Christ who is interceding for them with the Father. There is a treasure of our tradition woven into this history: these people knew profoundly that the prayer of Christ’s body, the church, was the prayer of Christ himself. Prayer was not merely support for a person down on his or her luck; it was effective and necessary. The treasure we can see even through the tangles of history is this: the Spirit of God is poured out on the church, and brings grace, forgives sin, makes us holy, and always calls us to fullness of life.
—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Mon: Zec 8:1-8; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Lk 9:46-50 Tues: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51 Wed: Neh 2:1-8; Ps 137:1-6; Lk 9:57-62 Thur: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Ps 19:8-11; Lk 10:1-12 Fri: Bar 1:15-22; Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9; Mt 18:1-5, 10 Sat: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29; Ps 69:33-37; Lk 10:17-24 To Prepare For Next Weekend’s Mass . . . Sun: Gn 2:18-24; Ps 128:1-6; Heb 2:9-11; Mk 10:2-16 [2-12]
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 Zoe Craig (Pinter) Dan Baumbick Harvey Hlinka
APPALACHIAN EXPERIENCE ~ June 13-20, 2015 Aaron Hluch, Bill Bash, Bill Curtin, Chris Rector, Dan & Seán Fejes, Ezra Bard, Hannah Mann, Mike Shilling, Nathan Bell, and Vince Festa made up the 11 participants. This year St. Joe’s volunteers had two main jobs and multiple small ones. One of the groups’ jobs consisted of both “gooping” roofs and sealing decks for a few participating families. A white substance was able to be painted in a few layers on top roofs to seal them from water leakage. The cost is much lower than replacing the roof and it still does a really good job. On a few of these same sites participants sealed decks and porches with the Appalachian Experience’s classic honey gold stain. The dirtiest job was probably the renovation of a house’s back room and plumbing system. The group
at that house had to completely rebuild the room’s floor, refortify that room’s back wall, place protective paneling on the lower side of the back of the house, and fix the leaky, backed-up plumbing. At these sites, volunteers were either taking preventative measures or ensuring the homes’ longevity and durability. The last job was actually many jobs. The group started with repairing a bathroom
then once that was done moved to the gutters of another house. After that the group moved to a porch to stain it. Lastly, they washed a porch and then started to stain it, but it started to rain so that pretty much concluded the week.
Throughout the week there were a number of activities in the evenings so that the group could get the full experience of the Appalachian area in and around Clintwood, Virginia. The group talked with a coal miner, went to Breaks Interstate Park, drove to Birch Knob at the top of a mountain, went to Fourth World Movement, a non-profit organization, and much more. The experience was a huge part of the trip and the group learned a lot. The group had a good time this year and will enjoy this trip for years to come.
For more information about next year’s experience, June 18-25, 2016, please contact Dan & Seán Fejes (330-274-2481 or [email protected]). Look for complete details including history, fundraising efforts, links, photos, and more on our parish website (look for Appalachian Experience
under the Ministries & Organizations tab).
Visiting 4th World Movement - pictured left to right: Bill Bash, Nathan Bell, Aaron Hluch, Séan Fejes, Chris Rector,
Hannah Mann, Ezra Bard, 4th World vol., Mike Shilling, 4th World vol.
Vince Festa with homeowner
Program worker, Leann Bailey, Sean Fejes, Bill Curtin & Chris Rector stain deck
Hannah Mann, Ezra Bard, Nathan Bell, program worker Debbie Mulllins with Dan Fejes
BLESSING OF PETS Saturday, October 3
10:00 a.m. in the Pavilion
Bring your pets for this special blessing in honor of our patron saint of animals.
POPE FRANCIS’ NEW ENCYCLICAL On Pentecost, 2015, Pope Francis issued his encyclical letter on Earth, our common home. In his opening paragraphs the Pope cites St. Francis of Assisi who called the earth our Sister. “Praised be to you, my Lord, through our Sister, Mother Earth, who sustains and governs us…”The Pope writes, “This sister now cries out to us…” In six chapters the Pope explains the predicament of our Earth: what is happening, how we got there, and what must be done. We’d like to form a study group to read, reflect, and act upon this important teaching from our Holy Father. Please contact the Parish Office by October 4 (Feast of St. Francis of Assisi) if you are interested in participating.
SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER Crestwood’s High School Boys & Girls Soccer Teams will be holding their annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Sunday, October 4, 12:00-5:00 p.m. in Hughes Hall. Presale tickets are $7.00, at the door tickets are $8.00, with seniors and children 6-11 only $5.00. There will also be a Chinese Auction and a 50/50 Drawing. If you would like to buy presale tickets, ask a soccer player or contact Laurel at 216-406-1637. THE PRESENCE OF GOD In all our thoughts and actions we ought to remember the presence of God, and account all lost in which we think not of God.
—St. Bernard of Clairvaux
The Catholic Parishes of Portage County are once again sponsoring a monthly Dinner & Doctrine series for Catholics of the area to be held at The Aurora Inn (30 Shawnee Trl.). The evenings include a buffet dinner beginning at 6:00 p.m. (with a cash bar) followed by a guest
speaker, 7:00-8:00 p.m. The first presentation will be Tuesday, October 13, featuring Fr. James Daprile, Pastor of OLPH in Aurora. His topic for the evening will be “Beautiful Crucifixions: Disillusion or Deliverance?”. Tickets are $25.00 per person and advanced reservations are required by Monday, October 5, with your ticket purchase through Parish Office (330-274-2253).
COMMUNION PROCEDURE NOTE We will discontinue the use of bread for consecration that has been made by parishioners, effective the end of this month. We will use the hosts made available through our religious article suppliers. The homemade bread is somewhat cumbersome as particles and residue are often a problem. It is not possible to reserve those consecrated hosts if there are any remaining after distribution. Also, it has been expressed by some persons that they have trouble swallowing this type of host. — Fr. Ed Stafford
HELP DURING GRIEVING 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. If you are interested, please contact Sr. Joyce or the Parish Office at 330-274-2253. NEW FAITH GROUPS
Men of St. Joseph and Women’s Spirituality. Both groups are open to all adult men and women respectively.
Men: contact parishioner Doug Engelhart (330-958-2489); meetings on the second Tuesday
of the month begin in the church at 7:00 p.m.
Women: contact parishioner Cathy Schultis (330-357-8092); meet on the first Tuesday of the month in the Parish Center at 7:00 p.m. RCIA Our program for initiation into the Catholic faith begins shortly. Adults interested in becoming Catholic are invited to participate. We also invite those baptized Catholic, but who have never made their First Communion or Confirmation. Please call the Parish Office soon to meet with Sr. Joyce. BIBLE STUDY—Book of Psalms
Each session will include learning about the Psalms and helps in using the psalms. Classes will be held beginning Tuesday, September 29, 10:00-11:30 a.m. An evening class is offered when a group is interested. Lively discussion
and refreshments can be expected. Please call the Parish Office or contact Sr. Joyce to register. CHURCH CLEANERS NEEDED Won’t you consider joining our small but mighty crew to help clean throughout the year? Ideally, you are scheduled with another person about every six weeks to vacuum and straighten the church and Narthex. Men, women, and even older children are welcome. Supplies are provided and cleaning may take place any time at your convenience (usually sometime between Thursday afternoon and Saturday morning). Partners don’t necessarily have to clean at the same time. For more information or if you are interested in volunteering, please call the Parish Office (330-274-2253).
PSR REGISTRATIONS It isn’t too late to register your child for PSR. Please come to the PSR Office on Sunday morning before class begins or call 330-274-2268.
CONFIRMATION PARENTS MEETING There will be a mandatory meeting for all parents of this year’s Confirmation class. The meeting will be held on Sunday, October 4, 9:45–11:00 a.m. in Hughes Hall. During this meeting, we will be reviewing expectations this year’s program, sponsorship guidelines, important dates, and the retreat. If you have any questions, please contact Peg Haney @ [email protected] or 330-274-2268. RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY Sunday, October 4, is Respect Life Sunday. In honor of this, we will once again be participating in First Step for Change. First Step for Change is a collection for at-risk mothers and babies. Baby bottles for the collection will be available in the Narthex after all Masses and in PSR. Please support this worthy cause.
On Sunday, October 11, at 10:00 a.m. the PSR classes will be praying the rosary together in honor of the month of Mary (October) and for the sanctity of life. All parishioners are invited to join us in this special morning of prayer.
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Sun. 9:30-10:50 a.m. .......... PSR Classes (Classrooms) At 11:15 a.m. .............. CLOW (Conf. Rm.) 12:30-2:00 p.m........... Free Community Meal (Hall) 4:00-6:00 p.m. ............ Boy Scout Court of Honor (Pavilion/Hall) Mon. 1:00-6:00 p.m. ............ American Red Cross Blood Drive (Hall) 6:30-7:30 p.m. ............ Exercise Class (1/2 Hall) 7:00-8:00 p.m. ............ Cub Scout Trash Pick-Up (Mantua Park) Tues. 7:00-9:00 p.m. ............ Boy Scout Mtg. (Hall) Wed. 8:00 p.m. ..................... AA Mtg. (Hall) Thur. 10:00 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) 7:00 p.m. ..................... Finance Council Mtg. (PC) Fri. 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. ... Promise Homeschool Co-op (School) 6:00-9:00 p.m. ............ Eucharistic Adoration (Church) Sat. 10:00 a.m. ................... Blessing of Pets (Pavilion) 2:00-10:00 p.m........... K of C Women’s Auxiliary Clam Bake & Cornhole Tournament (Pavilion/Hall) Sun. 9:30-10:50 a.m. .......... PSR Classes (Classrooms) 9:45 a.m....................... Confirmation Parents’ Mtg. (Hall) At 11:15 a.m. .............. CLOW (Conf. Rm.) Noon-5:00 p.m. .......... CHS Soccer Spaghetti Dinner (Hall)
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place this Friday, October 2, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Silent prayer is from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., praise, worship, and adoration takes place from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m., Chaplet of Divine Mercy is 8:15 to 8:45 p.m., and group prayer concludes the evening, 8:45 to 9:00 p.m. Music is also provided. All are welcome to spend time before the Blessed Sacrament in prayer and devotion.
MINISTRY DAY 2015 – “EMBRACING OUR CALL” Plan on attending the upcoming Ministry Day 2015 on Saturday, October 24, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at St. Thomas High School, Louisville, Ohio. Co-Sponsored by the Offices of Campus Ministry, Catholic Schools, Development/Stewardship, Evangelization, Lay Ministry Formation, Pro-Life, Marriage and Family, Propagation of Faith/Missions, Religious Education, Vocations, Worship and Youth/Young Adult Ministry. This day long event will include a keynote address by Dr. Patricia McCormack, IHM, Ed.D entitled “Called to be the “I” on Evangelize” and over 70 workshops. Cost is $25.00/person with early bird registration by October 1, $30.00 after October 1, and $20.00/person for registering 5 or more persons at the same time. Registration and payment may also be made online at www.doy.org. Brochure copies are available. Contact the Parish Office for details.
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).
FREE COMMUNITY MEALS IN THE AREA
Sundays: St Joseph Church, Mantua Serves: Last Sun. Sept.-Apr., 12:30-2:00 p.m. (9/27, 10/25, 1/31, 2/28, 4/24)
MONDAYS THRU FRIDAYS: Center of Hope, 1034 W. Main St., Ravenna Serve Lunch: Weekdays, 11:30-12:15 p.m.
MONDAYS: Christ Lutheran Church, 10827 Main St., Mantua Serves: 3rd Mon. of month, 5:00–6:30 p.m.
TUESDAYS: Windham Congregational Church (Brick Chapel), 9003 N. Main St., Windham Serves: 2nd Tues. of month, 5:00–6:30 p.m.
Covenant Bible Church, 8146 High St., G’ville Serves: 3rd Tues. of month, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Streetsboro United Methodist, 8940 S.R. 43 Serves: 4th Tues. of month, 5:00–6:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS: Lake Brady United Methodist Church, 1994 Brady Lake Rd., Kent Serves: 3rd Wed. of month, 5:30–7:00 p.m.
THURSDAYS: Mantua Center Christian Church, 4118 S. R. 82 (Corner of S.R. 82 and Mantua Center Rd.) Serves: Last Thur. of month, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
SATURDAYS: First UM Church, 263 S. Prospect St., Ravenna Serves Lunch: Every Sat., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
~ For the Week of Sept. 27 - Oct. 4 ~
FREE COMMUNITY MEALS
St. Joseph Parish’s Free Community Meals will be starting again on Sunday, September 29, 12:30-2:00 p.m. in Hughes Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend! This year, we will be offering the meals on the last Sunday of the months of September, October, and January through April. This effort is done in conjunction with our PSR program, parish organizations, 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]).
