SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

January 18, 2015

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

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GOD’S WORD TODAY “Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.” This refrain from today’s responsorial psalm is a fitting mantra for all believers as Ordinary Time opens before us. The first reading recounts the story of Samuel, who is told by Eli to respond to the Lord’s call with the words “Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening.” The Gospel passage today recounts the call of the first disciples, who declare that they have found the Messiah. This wonderful set of scripture readings reminds us to stand ready to listen to the call of the Lord Jesus. As these words are proclaimed today, let us make the words of the psalmist our own and declare that we are open once again to the invitation to become more dedicated disciples of the Lord. 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.

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 Earlier today I was reading some of Pope Francis’ homily on “Peace and Justice”, New Years Day. The Holy Father exhorts us to build interpersonal relations marked by respect, justice and love. He goes on to note the negative reality of sin. This can cause others and us to treat people as objects or things rather than sons or daughters of God with the dignity that comes from that. I would like to suggest that those attitudes begin here in our homes and in our parish. We need to build an atmosphere of trust and caring for all in our community. This week we observe Martin Luther King Day and the Anniversary of the Supreme Court decision of Roe vs. Wade. Our lives of faith, like Frost Road, have many turns and ups and downs. In the New Year, let the Star of Bethlehem lead us to “trust in Jesus” and to care for our brothers and sisters with compassion and understanding. God bless you all this week.

Fr. Mike Garvey

LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE—1/24-25:

5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. SERVERS S. Bretz J. Gerhardt T. Gedeon E. Jaeger

LECTORS B. Caldwell C. Schultis J. Daczko M. Clapp J. Schultis N. Daczko

EUCH. MIN. C. Clark A. Anderson M. Feddor D. Fedor C. Bichsel R. Fitzgerald J. Cymanski K. Trares T. Gross S. Carlisle J. Herman B. Custer B. Colin R. Custer B. Marinelli SUPPORT MINISTRIES: MASS SET-UP R. Custer L. & T. Davis CLOW CATECHIST A. Fitzgerald BREAD BAKER C. O’Donnell CLEANERS B. Fetsko

STEWARDSHIP WAY OF LIFE SUNDAY COLLECTION (1/11): $5,647.00 ONLINE GIVING (1/11): $ 185.00 WEEKLY AMOUNT NEEDED: $5,875.00 OVER/UNDER: —$ 43.00 # OF ENVELOPES & ONLINE: 172 (of 519) CHILDREN’S OFFERING: $ 0 KEEP THE KIDS WARM (1/11): $ 703.00 STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT In the Gospel today, John the Baptizer announces Jesus as the Lamb of God, and disciples begin to follow him. In the Eucharist, we echo those words of John, and recognize Christ present. Like Peter and Andrew, do we recognize Jesus and follow him – seeking to share his presence with everyone we meet? Are we stewards of the great gift given to us in the Eucharist?

LITURGIES FOR THE WEEK Sun. 8:30 a.m. Mass.....Bill & Rose Sontag 11:15 a.m. Mass ..Ruth Gaba Mon. No Liturgy Tues. 8:00 a.m. Mass.....Steve Hovancsek Wed. 8:00 a.m. Mass.....People of St. Joseph Thur. 8:00 a.m. Mass.....For Safety of the Unborn 7:00 p.m. First Reconciliation Fri. No Liturgy Sat. 4:00-4:30 p.m. Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass ....Fred Koerlin Sun. 8:30 a.m. Mass.....Michael Wolf 11:15 a.m. Mass ..Santo Scopilliti

SYMPATHY We extend our sympathy to the families and friends of Bob Fejes, husband of Kathy, and of Santo Scopilliti, father of Deacon Gerry, who recently passed away. May these families find comfort and strength as their loved ones live in the eternal presence of God in whom all find comfort and peace.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Old customs fade slowly, and in 1560 the Council of Trent tried for significant change in pastoral care of the sick. People resisted, thinking that the last breath was the right time for the sacrament. Although physical improvement was often noted after anointing, it was seen as a kind of bonus, rather than an expected outcome of a prayer for good health, strength, patience, and even healing. More than four hundred years later, many people still do not ask for anointing until it is literally too late for the person to have reasonable hope of healing, or at least be aware enough to participate in the ritual. By then, it may even be too late for viaticum, the true “last rite.” We have a treasure in our tradition that we seem reluctant to use. We visit the sick, we anoint those who are in the first crisis of illness, we give Communion to those who are dying, and we keep vigil and pray for those close to death. When anointing is celebrated early enough, optimally when the sick person is still at Sunday Mass, it can be a source of courage, faith, and hope for a difficult road ahead. When we anoint our sick, we remind them that they belong to Christ and a community of faith. We bring them into the presence of Christ to reconcile, heal, and give strength and hope. We resist forces that isolate and alienate the sick; the symbol of touch is a powerful act of acceptance. Why wait until the crisis of illness is dire before we apply such a rich remedy to body and soul?

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

Mon: Heb 5:1-10; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 2:18-22 Tues: Heb 6:10-20; Ps 111:1-2,4-5,9,10c; Mk 2:23-28 Wed: Heb 7:1-3,15-17; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 3:1-6 Thur: Heb 7:25-8:6; Ps 40:7-10,17; Mk 3:7-12 Fri: Heb 8:6-13; Ps 85:8,10-14; Mk 3:13-19 Sat: Heb 9:2-3,11-14; Ps 47:2-3,6-9; Mk 3:20-21 To Prepare For Next Weekend’s Mass . . . Sun: Jn 3:1-5,10; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20

THIS WEEK’S READINGS

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PRAYER INTENTIONS

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 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 Annette Carlisle

2015 OX ROAST FAIR RAFFLE Have you picked up your raffle tickets? Parishioners are encouraged to sell at least two books of tickets for this year’s fabulous fundraiser (more available from Parish Office). First prize is a Harley Street Glide Special FLHXS Motorcycle valued at $20,599.00 & supplied by Carlton Harley Davidson of Mantua. Second prize is $3,000.00 Cash! Tickets may also be purchased online at stjosephmantua.weshareonline.org (checking/savings direct withdrawal, debit & credit cards), at area events, or during the 52nd Ox Roast Fair, July 17-19.

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@stjosephmantua.com). Contribution statements will be available in the Narthex beginning the last weekend of January.

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.

FREE COMMUNITY MEAL Our next Free Community Meal is on Sunday, January 25, 12:30-2:00 p.m. in Hughes Hall. Parish Council will be hosting the meal, with help from PSR 3rd and 7th Grade classes and their families. 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 phaney@stjosephmantua.com).

FREE COMMUNITY MEALS IN THE AREA

SUNDAYS: St Joseph Church, 11045 St. Joseph Blvd., Mantua Serves: Last Sunday Sept.-Apr., 12:30-2:00 p.m.

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., Garrettsville Serves: 3rd Tues. of month, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Streetsboro United Methodist Church, 8940 S.R. 43 Serves: 4th Tues. of month, 5:00–6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAYS: Lake Brady UM 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 Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

17th ANNUAL EAGLE OF THE CROSS AWARD NOMINATIONS The “Eagle of the Cross” is an award given annually in the Diocese of Youngstown to outstanding juniors

and seniors in high school, who show particular zeal in the improvement of their own parish ministry programs, high school ministry teams or youth work in general within the Diocese. Nominees must be Catholic and exemplify the qualities of moral integrity, prayer, good works, and Christian leadership. This award was created by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, and is the highest honor our diocese presents youth. In the Diocese of Youngstown, a maximum of 3

awards per county for parish involvement and 2 awards per diocesan Catholic high school are awarded each year. Nominations must be received at the Diocesan Offices by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 13 (please mail by February 11). Eagle of the Cross Awards will take place Tuesday, April 28. For more information and a nomination form, please visit our parish website’s page (link below), http://doy.org, or contact the Parish Office (330-274-2253 or parishoffice@stjosephmantua.com).

Did You Know? Five St. Joseph Church parishioners have been recognized with this award -- Wendy Trares (1999), Sarah Clapp (2000), Austin Anderson (2012), Caitlin Chartier (2013), and Alex DeHoff (2014). Take a look at the details on our website, http://stjosephmantua.com/eagle-of-the-cross.

9 DAYS FOR LIFE A period of prayer, penance and pilgrimage marking the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, will take place from Saturday, January 17 – Sunday, January 25. Each day’s content (available in both English and Spanish) includes a different prayer intention, short reflection, supplementary article, and suggested actions. Download an app or printable version of the novena, or sign up for email or text messages at www.9daysforlife.com. Content will also be shared via a Facebook event and other social media with the hashtags #9daysforlife and #9diasporlavida. Catholics are also encouraged to host or participate in local events such as Masses, blessings for pro-life pilgrims, or a parish holy hour for reparation and healing for all affected by abortion. CASINO KNIGHT & CHILI/SOUP COOK OFF St. Thomas Aquinas High School’s Knight Nation Athletic Club presents a Casino Knight & Chili/Soup Cook Off on Saturday, January 31, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Held at St. Thomas Aquinas High School, the event features celebrity cooks competing for the coveted KNAC “People’s Choice”, “Most Original”, “Judges”, and “Best Presentation” awards in chili & soup categories. Only 75 tickets will be sold for the $2,500.00 Reverse Raffle. Your $100.00 ticket includes 16 chili/soup or drink tickets, 4 reserved seats, and a chance at winning the $2,500.00 grand prize! Don’t miss the horse races, black jack, poker, games of chance, side bar & gift basket raffles, cold beer, wine, great chili & soup, and great fun. For those not interested in the reverse raffle, admission at the door is free! $2.00 chili/soup & drink tickets will be available all night so come on out and have fun supporting St. Thomas Athletics & Campus Ministry! For tickets or more information, please contact Chr i s Kos t iuk (330 -875 -1631 o r ckostiuk@neo.rr.com). FOCUSING ON THE CALL OF GOD Samuel was not focused on the One who was truly calling him. Because of this, he at first went the wrong way. By not focusing on the call of God, do you feel as if you are going the wrong way? Come to Him in discernment and prayer to know His call. If His call is moving you to serve as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life, then please contact Fr. Christopher Luoni (330-744-8451 or cluoni@youngstowndiocese.org).

NO PSR ON JANUARY 18

CLASSES RESUME JANUARY 25

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. CONFIRMATION NEWS Congratulations to this year’s Confirmation Class. They include:

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 PSR will resume for the Confirmation Class on Sunday, January 25, at 9:40 a.m. in the All-Purpose Room.

THE CHURCH OVERSEAS COMBINED COLLECTION

Next weekend, January 24/25, we will have a second collection that combines four important projects—The Church in Central and Eastern Europe, Catholic Relief Services, Holy Father/Peter’s Pence, and The Church in Latin America. Your support is greatly appreciated.

FIFTH ANNUAL SEARCH BEGINS FOR LONGEST MARRIED COUPLES IN UNITED STATES 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. 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 information, please call Karol Pusateri, Marketing Dept. (812-968-4417). WHITE MASS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

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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) Mon. 6:30-7:30 p.m. ............ Exercise Class (1/2 Hall) 7:30 p.m. ..................... K of C Mtg. (K of C Hall) Tues. 10:00 –11:30 a.m. ...... Bible Study (PC) 7:00-9:00 p.m. ............ Boy Scout Mtg. (Hall) Wed. 7:00 p.m. ..................... Parish Council Mtg. (PC) 8:00 p.m. ..................... AA Mtg. (Hall) Thur. 6:00-7:30 p.m. ............ G.S. Troop #90015 (APR) 6:30-7:30 p.m. ............ Exercise Class (1/2 Hall) 7:00 p.m. ..................... Music/Choir Rehearsal (Church) 8:00 p.m. ..................... First Reconciliation Reception (APR) Fri. 6:00 p.m. ..................... Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Set-Up (Hall) Sat. 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. ... Cub Scout Pinewood Derby (Hall) 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.) 12:30-2:00 p.m........... Free Community Meal (Hall)

GENEROSITY APPRECIATED Thank you to everyone who has so generously supported recent collections held in our parish. From the Giving Tree and Mitten Tree to Keep The Kids Warm and St. Joseph Cares . . . your support is truly a blessing to those in need.

FEAST OF ST. BLAISE St. Blaise (also spelled Blase and Blasius) was a 3rd century physician who became Bishop of Sebaste, Armenia. This was the time of persecution under Licinius, so St. Blaise hid out in a cave on Mt. Argeus. He was captured and imprisoned, and from prison cured a boy who was choking to death on a fish bone. St. Blaise was beaten, had his flesh torn by wool combs, and was beheaded, martyred along with seven

women. Because of the cure of the boy's throat when the boy was choking, St. Blaise is patron against troubles of the throat as well as the patron of veterinarians and against attacks of wild animals. He is represented in art as a Bishop holding two crossed candles, with wool combs, or in a cave surrounded by wild animals. Everyone is invited to attend we pray through the intercession of St. Blaise that God delivers us from throat ailments and from every other evil in memory of St. Blaise after Masses the weekend of January 31/February 1.

~ For the Week of Jan. 18 - 25 ~

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