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PARISH STAFF Rev. Edward Stafford Pastor Deacon Gerry Scopilliti Permanent Deacon Sr. Joyce Schreiber, SND Pastoral Minister Mrs. Margaret Haney Director of Religious Education Mr. Bill Davies Music Minister Mrs. Kathi Trares Parish Secretary Mrs. Cindy Clark Business Office Manager Mrs. Ruth Fitzgerald Ox Roast Fair Financial 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) 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 7:00-9:00 p.m. HOLY ROSARY First Saturday each month 4:20 p.m. Proud Home of the Ox Roast Fair! ST. JOSEPH PARISH 11045 St. Joseph Blvd. Mantua OH 44255 Parish Office 330-274-2253 / Fx 330-274-2254 PSR Office 330-274-2268 www.stjosephmantua.com E-Mail: parishoffi[email protected] Find Us On Facebook & Follow Us On Twitter > StJosephMantua EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD April 16, 2017 REJOICE AND BE GLAD "This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad" (Psalm 118:24). Let us remember that these words of today's responsorial psalm are not only sung from the hearts of those gathered in our parish. They are also sung by the poor in tiny barrios throughout Central and South America. They are sung by those denied religious freedom in our world; these Christians lift their voices in clandestine places of worship. These words are sung by people who have lost loved ones to acts of terrorism and war around the globe. Even in the midst of conflict and division, Christians still come together to declare that poverty, loneliness, violence, and division will never, ever have as much power as the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Indeed, let us rejoice this day and be glad! © J. S. Paluch Co.

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PARISH STAFF

Rev. Edward Stafford Pastor

Deacon Gerry Scopilliti Permanent Deacon

Sr. Joyce Schreiber, SND Pastoral Minister

Mrs. Margaret Haney Director of Religious Education

Mr. Bill Davies Music Minister

Mrs. Kathi Trares Parish Secretary

Mrs. Cindy Clark Business Office Manager

Mrs. Ruth Fitzgerald Ox Roast Fair Financial 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)

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

7:00-9:00 p.m.

HOLY ROSARY First Saturday each month

4:20 p.m.

Proud Home of the

Ox Roast Fair!

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

Parish Office 330-274-2253 / Fx 330-274-2254 PSR Office 330-274-2268

www.stjosephmantua.com E-Mail: [email protected]

Find Us On Facebook & Follow Us On Twitter > StJosephMantua

EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD

April 16, 2017

REJOICE AND BE GLAD "This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad" (Psalm 118:24). Let us remember that these words of today's responsorial psalm are not only sung from the hearts of those gathered in our parish. They are also sung by the poor in tiny barrios throughout Central and South America. They are sung by those denied religious freedom in our world; these Christians lift their voices in clandestine places of worship. These words are sung by people who have lost loved ones to acts of terrorism and war around the globe. Even in the midst of conflict and division, Christians still come together to declare that poverty, loneliness, violence, and division will never, ever have as much power as the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Indeed, let us rejoice this day and be glad! © J. S. Paluch Co.

HAPPY EASTER! The message conveyed in Psalm 118 expresses “this is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.” I don’t think that Easter is so much about a holy day as it is about a holy way of life that is infused daily with the presence of Christ. If we ask God each day to strengthen and increase our faith, we will be able to more effectively witness to the world the power of the Risen Christ. One scripture commentary describes Easter faith as a slow journey from desolation to hope. We live in a world that is filled with conflict, controversies, violence and war. Humanity’s journey in recognizing the power and presence of the Risen Christ in our midst is a slow process. But the Word of God is always teaching us the truth of God’s love and mercy for His people. The letter to the Colossians reminds us of the calling and mission we received at our Baptism. “If then you were raised with Christ, seek what is above… not of what is on earth.” The Risen Christ seated at the Right hand of the Father is also the light in our lives and in our world to lead us out of any darkness. These precious gifts of our faith give us much to rejoice and be glad about. May you continue to be filled with the peace and the joy of the Risen Christ! —Fr. Ed Stafford

LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE—4/22-23:

5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. SERVERS M. Cymanski J. Gerhardt P. Gedeon A. Sabol

LECTORS M. Clapp W. Custer A. Powers J. Horvath T. Murphy D. Engelhart

EUCH. MIN. L. Davis C. Baumbick B. Sabol G. Scopilliti C. Bichsel G. Scopilliti B. Kasubick N. Daczko D. O’Donnell R. Workman M. Romanello P. Workman G. Scopilliti D. Rich-Gross

MASS SET-UP Staff B. Custer A. Wetshtein CLEANERS K. Ryba, K. Boehnlein

STEWARDSHIP WAY OF LIFE SUNDAY COLLECTION (4/2): $4,917.00 ONLINE GIVING (4/2): $ 595.00 WEEKLY AMOUNT NEEDED: $6,125.00 OVER/UNDER: —$ 613.00 # OF ENVELOPES & ONLINE: 165 (of 488)

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT Do you put God first in all things? Possessions, money, power, ego can easily become gods to many of us. Do a quick check of what is important to you. Is God at the very top of the list? If not, your priorities need to be re-adjusted. Don’t let earthly things become a god before God.

LITURGIES FOR THE WEEK Sun. 8:30 a.m. Mass ........ Flower Fund Intentions 11:15 a.m. Mass ...... Flower Fund Intentions Mon. No Liturgy Tues. 8:00 a.m. Mass ........ Joe Horan Wed. 8:00 a.m. Mass ........ People of St. Joseph Thur. 8:00 a.m. Mass ........ John Erickson Fri. No Liturgy Sat. 4:00-4:30 p.m. Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass ........ Betty & Joe Mahoney Sun. 8:30 a.m. Mass ........ Bill & Rose Sontag 11:15 a.m. Mass ...... Fr. Joseph Fata

CARILLON MEMORIALS April 17 Louise Kaluba April 20 John Paroff

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Easter is nearly three weeks later this year than last. Why does the date wobble around the calendar so? The way of calculating the date was set by the Emperor Constantine in 325. The decision ended a very bitter controversy in the church. Some people wanted to synchronize the Pasch with Passover on the fourteenth day of the Jewish month Nissan, and their opponents wanted it after the Passover was complete, on the Sunday after the first full moon of springtime. The ecclesiastical rules do not exactly connect with the astronomical rules. The emperor squashed the hopes of the quartodecimans, as the fans of 14 Nissan were called, and chose Sunday. The traditional rule is that Easter is the first Sunday after the first ecclesiastical full moon that occurs on or after the vernal equinox, the fourteenth day of the new moon, and later than March 21. Thus, Easter wobbles between March 22 and April 25. The actual tables and methods for computing the date are extraordinarily detailed, with subtle variations and mind-bending exceptions and charts with "golden numbers," "dominical letters," and "epacts" measuring leap years. In 1954 and 1962 the ecclesiastical calculations actually overrode the astronomical new moons and bumped Easter back a month! Today, there is a movement in the World Council of Churches (Protestants and Orthodox) for all Christians to combine their celebrations, based on the star charts for the Jerusalem skies. In principle, the Catholic Church is open to an ecumenical agreement on a fixed date for Easter, but we desire a unanimous decision from the World Council.

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

Mon: Acts 2:14,22-33; Ps 16:1-2,5,7-11; Mt 28:8-15 Tues: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5,18-20,22; Jn 20:11-18 Wed: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4,6-9; Lk 24:13-35 Thur: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2,5-9; Lk 24:35-48 Fri: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2,4,22-27; Jn 21:1-14 Sat: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1,14-21; Mk 16:9-15 To Prepare For Next Weekend’s Mass . . . Sun: Acts 2:42-47; Ps 118:2-4,13-15,22-24; 1 Pt 1:3-9; Jn 20:19-31

THIS WEEK’S READINGS

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PRAYER INTENTIONS

Suzy Hafemeister Joe Robine Dan Nuti Diane Sanderson Sabina Delgado Irene Welling Cheryl Erickson Andy Kollarik Joan Kodash Mary Ann Feddor Dean Kohanyi Jane Raps Zoe Craig (Pinter) Dan Baumbick Kathy Morcarski Bunny Fritz Natalie Jahn Alivia Julliana E. Louise Clark Chuck & Marcia Verardi Tammy Cozzone Sharon Olszak Reynaldo S. Bernardo Kathy Paroff Timothy Holka Lily Peterson Marcia Reed Sarah Tedrick Chuck Holka Kathy Morris Barb Moore Klara Rose Fitzpatrick Mary Leinen Kyle Painley Keith Ruffner

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E A S T E R F L O W E R S Our Easter Environment has been made possible through gifts in the

names of loved ones who are remembered in all our Masses this Easter.

These donations not only help provide our beautiful Easter environment but also assist with church environment expenses throughout the year.

In Honor Of

Pat Lonsway Ce & Wilson Woicehovich Coleman Families Veronica Kasovich Olga Pratt Willard Greenwood Family Tayerle Families Darlene Fedor

In Loving Memory Of

Adam P. Wetshtein Robert Sawyer Ursula & Edward Kuzniakowski Katie & Adam Wetshtein Anne LaRuffa Richard Pratt Katrina & Louis Graber Sawyer Family Frank & Jenny Sobocinski Family George Graber Januszko Family David & George Skupski Family Pete Graber Lisa Bica Edward & Barbara Stemnock Charles W. Herbold John Kochis Raymond Stemnock Louise Kaluba Maria Jarek Joseph Kasovich Surgeon Family J.C. Kochis Bernie DelGuzzi John Basel Faye Carlisle Dorothy Bilovesky Glova Family Robert Carlisle John & Grace Goodwill Charnoky Family Jenny & Tony Regec Ed & Eleanor Szygenda Sue Kovach Charlotte McTighe Michael & Doris Oslovic Onchak & Zitner Family Joe Koval Family Ralph & Frances Lemmo Walter & Dorothy Kapel Joe Mahoney Family Joseph & Jeanette Chiancone Arizona Elliott Ann Salva Mike & Mary Terlecky Rocky Davis Anne Chebra Harry & Dolores Cole Rhoda Family Michael Chebra, Sr. Betty & Joe Mahoney Molvan Family Stella Malisiak Julia & Louis Novak Mickey Choleva Sandee Malisiak Casalicchio Family Beloved Larry Postlethwait Duane Malisiak Julius Gokorsch, Jr. Fred & Marie Gray Bernardo Family Antoinette Gokorsch Albert Kovach Delgado Family Richard & Roberta Fedor Frank & Mary Brosovich Sombillo Family Valerie Jean Flachbart Noah Haurilesko Linda Kulka Romanello & Jasko Families Earl & Mary Burley Shelly Richards Charles & Alberta Richards Bert O’Donnell Edna Hahn Mr. & Mrs. Mike Painley Hank VanDame Hank Kotkowski Mary Ann Painley Bob VanDame Rudy Wojtecki Mr. & Mrs. Bud Conrad William O’Bryan Adrienne White Marie & Carl Emerick Carl Feddor Val Bognar Edward Prementine Podojil & Sas Families Rose Bognar Charles & Noreen Custer Rob Kasubick Jane Kropp Clark & Gaba Families Janis Rooth Soltis Family Roy Brugmann Don Vanek Putka Family Zalewski Family Flynn & Onody Family John Lehman Regina Rozek Ruth Curtin James Curtin Joseph Rozek Joseph & Valeria Stukowski Clara & David Fussaro Adelmo & Jeanna Fussaro Onchak & Zitnar Family

Additional Donations

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kuzniakowski Ms. Therese Zenisek Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Bichsel Mr. & Mrs. Norman Sadowski Mrs. Debra Blake Mr. Edward McLaughlin Mr. & Mrs. Douglas W. Chinchar Mrs. Cheryl Anson Mr. & Mrs. Dale Zullo Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Grega Mrs. Joann Holka

HAVE YOUR VISITED OUR WEB SITE? Our parish’s web site has received many compliments. Take a few minutes to check it out @ www.stjosephmantua.com.

DID YOU KNOW? . . . St. Joseph’s website is updated often and has over 70 pages! Not only will you find our parish bulletins and upcoming events but you can also access parish and school history— just about anything you’d want to know about our parish. The Parish Community of St. Joseph's website was established in May, 2000. The site was originally designed by Mary Anne Cole and is currently designed, maintained, and updated by Kathi Trares. Be sure to log on soon! WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION The Diocese of Youngstown will sponsor a Wedding Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, June 11, 2:00 p.m. at St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown, honoring couples observing their 25th, 40th, 50th and over wedding anniversaries in 2017. 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 for the couples and their families in the Cathedral Hall. You must make reservations in advance for this event by contacting your parish office before May 11.

TREASURE IN THE TRUNK The Appalachian Experience Team is hosting a Treasure in the Trunk fundraiser on Saturday, May 20, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in the church

parking lot (set-up at 7:00 a.m.). Reserve your spot for $20.00 (2 parking spaces = 1 spot) by May 15. There’ll also be a 50/50 raffle and concessions. Questions? Please contact Sean Fejes (330-221-6994 or [email protected]). For a flyer and registration form, please visit https://stjosephmantua.com/appalachian-experience.

SPRING FASHION SHOW AT K OF C Hey Ladies! Please join the Women’s Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus for food, fashions, and fun at their Spring Fashion Show Sunday, April 30, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Wine, appetizers, luncheon, music, vendors, raffle baskets & fashions from Dress Barn & Maurice’s—What more could you ask for! Tickets are $15.00 a person and available from any Women's Auxiliary member.

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SINCERE SYMPATHY We extend our sympathy to the family and friends of Gretchen Pozek, wife of Lee, who recently passed away. May our Lord comfort this family in their time of mourning and may Gretchen experience the everlasting life which Jesus promised.

ENCOUNTER THE RISEN CHRIST We prayed, fasted and gave alms—and now we celebrate Easter joy! Our Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl ends as we encounter our risen Lord. We reflect on our brothers and sisters whom we have walked with in India, Zambia, El Salvador, Mexico, Ethiopia and Hawaii. And we commit to bring Easter joy to each person we meet in our daily lives. Our community changed lives this Lent, and CRS Rice Bowl wants to say thank you!

BINGO AT THE ARBORS On the third Wednesday evening of each month, members of our St. Joseph Cares entertain the folks of the Arbors at Streetsboro, (formerly Maplewood Care Center) with a Bingo Night from 6:45 until 8:30 p.m. Bingo gifts and refreshments are also supplied. Volunteers to help with this outreach effort are needed and always welcome. St. Joseph Cares is also in need of donations of small prizes for Bingo. Items needed include male & female cologne, 2-1 shampoo, notepads/pens, large print word find, small mirror w/brush or comb, and body lotion. Please place your donations in the Narthex. Questions? Please contact Jeanine Mackzo (330-569-7368).

EASTER MUSIC ON LIVING BREAD RADIO Most radio stations play Christmas music, but what about Easter?! Tune in to the Living Bread Radio Network (AM 1060 in Canton, Akron and Cleveland) (94.5 FM in the Canton Vicinity) during Holy Week and celebrate with the beautiful hymns of the Church. Music will air each day at 3:00 p.m. beginning on Palm Sunday with non-stop music on Easter Sunday beginning at 10:00 a.m.. Find a complete schedule online at Livingbreadradio.com.

BISHOP’S APPEAL FOR CATHOLIC CHARITIES AND CHURCH Thanks to all those who have responded to the Appeal to Catholic Charities and Church, we have 89 donors pledging $26,249.00 toward our parish goal of $32,983.16 (79% of goal). If you have not yet made your commitment, please do so by dropping your envelope in the collection basket. To learn more or to make a donation online, please visit http://ccdoy.org/bishops-appeal.

6TH GRADE BAKE SALE FOR CHARITY Our 6th grade PSR class is holding a Bake Sale for Charity on Sunday, April 23, in the school hallway after the 8:30 and 11:15 a.m. Masses.

Proceeds from this sale go to charities of the class’s choosing. In the past, they’ve contributed to groups like the ASPCA, Catholic Charities, and Appalachian Experience. Please support the 6th grade and their causes! Baked goods please drop off in the Hughes Hall kitchen on Sunday morning, April 23. Questions? Please contact Peg Haney ([email protected] or 330-274-2268).

FIRST COMMUNION RETREAT The First Communion Retreat is on Saturday, April 29, from 9:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The retreat is for all First Communion candidates and their parents. We will gather in Hughes Hall. Please bring a snack and/or a drink to share. If you have any questions, please contact Peg Haney. This year’s First Communion will be held on Sunday, May 7, at 11:15 a.m. Mass.

PSR CLOSING MASS The last day of PSR is on Sunday, April 30. Please plan on joining for the Children’s Mass at 11:15 a.m. to celebrate another great year at PSR.

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Sun. ~ Happy Easter ! ~ Mon. All Day............................... Parish Offices Closed 10:00-11:30 a.m. .............. Bible Study (PC) 6:30-7:30 p.m. .................. Exercise Class (1/2 Hall) 7:00 8:00 p.m. .................. Cub Scout Den Mtgs. (Classrooms) 7:30 p.m. ........................... Knights of Columbus Mtg. (K of C) Tues. 10:30-11:30 a.m. .............. Rosary Study/Prayer Group (PC) 6:00-8:00 p.m. .................. Renewing Women (Rm. #9) 7:00-9:00 p.m. .................. Boy Scout Mtg. (Hall) Wed. 12:30-2:00 p.m................. Seasons of Hope (PC) 6:00-7:00 p.m. .................. G.S. Troop #90311 Mtg. (Rm. #3) 7:00 p.m. ........................... Parish Council Mtg. (PC) 8:00 p.m. ........................... AA Mtg. (Hall) Thur. 3:00 p.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 (Sch. Bldg.) Sat. 4:00-8:00 p.m. .................. CHS Baseball Spaghetti Dinner (Hall) Sun. After Masses .................... PSR 6th gr. Bake Sale (Hallway) 9:30 a.m. ........................... Ox Roast Fair Chairpeople’s Mtg. (Hall) 9:40-11:00 a.m. ................ PSR Classes (School Bldg.) At 11:15 a.m. Mass ......... CLOW (Conf. Rm.) 2:00 p.m. ........................... Eagle Court of Honor (Church/Hall)

WHERE’S BIG RED?! Have you seen our beautiful Main Raffle prize around town? Be on the look out for it & let us know on our Ox Roast Fair Facebook page where you've spotted it.

First Prize: Ford F150 4WD Truck

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Second Prize: $1,500 Cash

Third Prize: 48" Flat Screen TV (donated by Coldwell Banker Real Estate

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Progressive $100 Hourly Drawings evenings of Fair

Raffle Drawings held Sunday

of the Fair at 9:30 p.m. (winners need not be present)

Ox Roast Fair Chairpeople’s Meetings

Sunday, April 23 & Sunday, June 11

9:30 a.m. in Hughes Hall

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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): Parish program for those wishing to become Catholic.

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

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 contact the Parish Office for Parent Preparation Session 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: Please contact the Parish Office to inform us of anyone who is sick (home or hospital) for visitation or anointing. Communal services are held annually.

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.

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