SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER May 10, 2015

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

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GOD’S WORD TODAY Today’s readings are some of the most reassuring and hope-filled in the Lectionary. When we hear words such as “love” and “joy” used over and over again in a set of readings, it is a signal for us simply to thank God for the incredible gift given to this world in and through Jesus Christ. Here, and only here, can we find a fountain of love and joy that will never run dry. Here, and only here, can we find the kind of hope that can pull us out of even the deepest despair. As the word of God is proclaimed this day, let us be filled with thanksgiving for the inestimable gift that comes to us in Christ Jesus.

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 Our Sunday readings encourage us to live on in the love of Christ and be filled with the grace of the Holy Spirit. As we observe Mother’s Day, we don’t have to look very far to the one who taught us to love and to be filled with a joyful spirit. Our mothers, who gave us our natural life, often were our first teachers in the ways of prayer, respect and service to others. They were patient when we were stubborn; they were persistent when we were lazy; they comforted us in our moments of sorrow. How could we ever repay them for the daily and spiritual gifts they bestowed on us? Well, today we can make an attempt to express a well deserved “thank you” to our mom. We also keep in mind, the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. At the 11:15 Mass we will have our May crowning, with the First Communion class doing the honors. So, take some time today to pray for your mother, whether you still have her with you or she has gone to her eternal rest. May all have a blessed and joyous day, especially our mothers!

Fr. Mike Garvey

LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE—5/16-17:

5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. SERVERS E. Vanas M. Morrissey B. Potts G. Schweickert

LECTORS M. Clapp J. Schultis J. Daczko L. Brugmann C. Schultis N. DeHoff

EUCH. MIN. J. Robine G. Scopilliti B. Bash T. Sargiovanni B. Custer D. Bukas G. Scopilliti R. Fathauer G. Scopilliti B. Fathauer A. Wetshtein L. DeLair P. Workman J. Duriak R. Workman SUPPORT MINISTRIES: MASS SET-UP B. Custer R. Fitzgerald BREAD BAKER T. Sargiovanni CLEANERS K. Hogue, J. Kropp

STEWARDSHIP WAY OF LIFE SUNDAY COLLECTION (5/3): $5,643.43 ONLINE GIVING (5/3): $ 545.00 WEEKLY AMOUNT NEEDED: $5,875.00 OVER/UNDER: +$ 313.43 # OF ENVELOPES & ONLINE: 173 (of 517) CHILDREN’S OFFERING: $ 0 STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT: 50 Days of Joy & Gratitude Jesus desires for us to be joyful. He offers his joy so that our “joy may be full”. This joy comes from loving one another. With all that we have been given in our lives, are we using our time, talent, and treasure to love one another so we can share in his joy more fully?

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...... People of St. Joseph Wed. 8:00 a.m. Mass...... Rudy Wojtecki Thur. 8:00 a.m. Mass...... Addiction Sufferers Fri. No Liturgy Sat. 4:00-4:30 p.m. Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass ..... Anne Robine Sun. 8:30 a.m. Mass...... Robert Sawyer 11:15 a.m. Mass ... Joe Koval

CARILLON MEMORIAL

May 10 Jane Ann Bernier

Please call the Parish Office with your Carillon Memorial requests.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION With June not far off, attention in the parish turns to the celebration of weddings. Perhaps no other area of parish life is more shaped or challenged by the expectations of our culture. An old Irish proverb, “Marry in Lent and you’re soon to repent,” is amplified by another warning: “Marry in May and rue the day!” Memories of old pagan parties in May endured, and the Irish felt wedding receptions in May would be a stress on community morals. Queen Victoria did not approve of May weddings either, and her influence is still felt on family calendars, as is her daughter’s introduction of the white wedding gown. Sometimes we mistake customs and curiosities for tradition. Tradition with a capital “T” has to do with Christ’s miraculous rescue of the wedding feast at Cana, his affirmation of a man and woman pledging lifelong fidelity at the heart of a community’s feast. The Church cherished that memory over time, but it took a millennium for us to think of marriage as a sacrament. Much of the rest of what we associate with weddings has to do with culture, customs, and family practices. A wise rabbi once said that “tradition is not wearing your father’s hat; tradition is having a child.” Don’t let Queen Victoria reign over your wedding plans!

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

Mon: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26-16:4a Tues: Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3,7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Wed: Acts 17:15, 22-18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Thur: Acts 1:15-27,20-26; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-17 Fri: Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Sat: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 To Prepare For Next Weekend’s Mass . . . Sun: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mk 16:15-20

THIS WEEK’S READINGS

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PRAYER INTENTIONS

Suzie Hafemeister Joyce Kantor Glen Barnes Paula Krebs Brenda Richards 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 Betty Kwasny Dan Nuti Frances Strekal Andy Kollarik Jessie Urcheck Robert Quinn Andrea Turner Cheryl Erickson Amelia Miller Annette Carlisle Susan Temple Joan Kodash Joe Delphia Renee Wiggins Pat Smith

Mother’s Day Mass Remembrance

In loving & grateful appreciation for their countless acts of love & sacrifice, these mothers will be remembered in the Masses celebrated Mother’s Day Weekend

In Honor Of

Veronica Kasovich Olga Pratt Connie O’Donnell Kellie Dorr Darlene Fedor Ruth Donat Charlene O’Donnell Ruth Basel Cecelia Woicehovich Catherine Bell Michele Green Anna Wetshtein Katie Toothman Vicky Toothman Mary Postlethwait Carol Frances

In Loving Memory Of

Margaret VanDame Andrea Benek Frances Lemmo Betty Mahoney Mary Jane Bujak Jean Skall Jeanette Chiancone Julia Novak Noreen Custer Mary Sluckle Ursula Kuzniakowski Mary Koval Winifred DeFoor Katrina Graber Geraldine Barnauskas Anna Soltis Rose Bognar Mrs. Edna Baynes Podojil - Sas Families Evelyn Vatonec Elizabeth & Ann Gargon Doris Oslovic Lillian Zalewski Audrey Rolf Anna Bognar Jane Kropp Mrs. Roselyn Erickson Faye Carlisle Maria Jarek Nonna Romano Onchak & Zitner Family Jenny Regec Barbara Stemnock Helen Delphia Lockie Romanello Claire Avalon Lisa Bica Marie Emerick Evelyn Jasko Alice Avalon Lee Januszko Mary Dulik Della Workman Caroline Healy Jane Sawyer Helen Sobona Margaret Mumm Selena Dumke Anne LaRuffa Regina Rozek Helen Kasovich Mary Brosovich Blanche Ferrari Ethel Wojtecki Mary Kosarek Rose Kovach Catherine Fiedor Millie Oblinski Anna Glova Cecelia Randall Clarice (Shelly) Richards Rose Sontag Apolonia Charnocky Margaret Nibert Alberta Richards Elvera Sontag Jennie Sobocinski Mary Check Mary Burley Josephine Gennaro Lottie Skupski Sophie Write Eleanore Bove Connie Tornabene Theresa Pokrywka Margaret Smith Josephine Geiss Margaret Roso Angela Przybylski Marie Sadon Grace Cooley Florence Jakacki Patricia Sargiovanni Martha Smith Marianne Simera Roberta Fedor Marie Grimley

Additional Donations

Mr. & Mrs. Dale Zullo Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Chinchar Ms. Barbara Gokorsch Mr. & Mrs. Norm Sadowski Mr. & Mrs. Darrell Gullett Mr. & Mrs. Richard Krzys

2015 BISHOP’S APPEAL THANK YOU to all who made a commitment to the 2015 Bishop’s Appeal. To date 138 households have collectively committed $29,651.20 bringing us to 91.5% toward our Parish Appeal Goal of $32,400.00. If you have not yet made your commitment, please send your response to the Parish Office. DOY ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION The Diocese of Youngstown will sponsor a Wedding Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, June 14, 2:00 p.m. at St. Columba Cathedral honoring couples observing their 25th, 40th, 50th, and over wedding anniversaries in 2015. The event will include Mass with Bishop Murry, renewal of marriage vows and a personalized certificate for each couple. Following Mass, there will be a reception for the couples and their families in the Cathedral Hall hosted by Holy Apostles Parish, Youngstown. You must make reservations in advance for this event by contacting your parish office before May 14.

2015 OX ROAST FAIR NEWS This year’s raffle has the potential of $30,000 profit! Don’t see yourself on Harley Street Glide S p e c i a l F L H X S Motorcycle? Carlton’s Harley Davidson of Mantua has offered to help the winner facilitate a sale for this prize valued at $20,599.00+. Second prize is $3,000.00 cash! The bike will be on display at the parish and various bike nights and other area events. We are asking for you to be a part of this fundraiser and turn in your sold tickets as soon as possible. More tickets are available at the Parish Office. This year’s raffle tickets may also be purchased at area events, online at stjosephmantua.weshareonline.org, or during the 52nd Ox Roast Fair, July 17-19.

CAN YOU HELP WITH OUR WISH LIST?

• 3 Wooden Barrels for Beer Booths (Texas Roadhouse donating peanuts)

• Pool Chemical Buckets with screw on lid to use as electrical box covers

• Anti-fatigue Mats for booths

• Working Refrigerators (pick-up service available; $100 donation slip provided for tax purposes )

• Soft Serve Booth Chairperson trainee

• Casino Dealers & Wheel Volunteers (training provided early for any experience level)

Please contact the Parish Office if you can help with any of these items or for more i n fo r m a t i o n (3 3 0 -2 7 4 -2 2 5 3 o r parishoffice@stjosephmantua.com).

FACEBOOK AND TWITTER Keep up with the latest in spring and summer parish news by “liking” us on Facebook and Twitter! You’ll find daily devotionals, PSR news, parish activities and more. Enjoy your summer!

CATECHIST BRUNCH AND ANNUAL WRAP-UP Sunday, May 17, 9:30–11:00 a.m. in the Parish Center

Bring your appetite and your input for the 2015-6 year! OX ROAST FAIR DINING HALL The Ox Roast Fair is seeking volunteers to help with the Ox Roast Dinner, held during the fair in Hughes Hall. If you are a 5th grader or older you can volunteer. You can find sign up forms in the school hallway, Narthex or Parish Office.

HOPING FOR MARRIAGE HAPPINESS THIS SPRING? Come fix your marriage NOW so your misery can be healed. Retrouvaille has helped thousands of couples heal their marriages and the next program will begin May 22 at the transformational Villa Maria Education & Spirituality Center in PA. Limited Space, please call early. For confidential information on our Youngstown diocese program call 330-979-7787 or visit www.retrouvaille.org or email retro3035@aol.com . RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

St. Joseph Parish will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, June 1, 1:00-6:00 p.m., in Hughes Hall. The need is constant – the gratification is instant. Did you know you can schedule your appointment online? Simply click on Account Login, create an account, and schedule. For more information, please visit

www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

CAN YOU HELP? We’ll need a couple of volunteers to assist with the sign-in and refreshment areas. Please sign-up in the Narthex or contact the Parish Office (ktrares@stjosephmantua.com or 330-274-2253) if you can give us a hand for all or part of the day. GOD’S GRACE “It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain.” If you are chosen, are you open to the call to be sent into the world as a priest or consecrated religious, that others might live in Christ? If you think God may be offering you this grace, please contact Fr. Christopher Luoni at 330-744-8451 or cluoni@youngstowndiocese.org. NEW BEGINNINGS FOR WOMEN Our Women’s Spirituality Group will have its next gathering on Tuesday, June 2, 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Parish Center (no July & August meetings). We’ll begin with prayer then move to our faith sharing topic for the evening (from Sr. Melannie’s book, With the Dawn Rejoicing) and conclude with a social. No preparation. No cost. No homework. Come and enjoy. Be spirituality refreshed. All women welcome. CARE NOTES AVAILABLE Please feel free to pick up “Care Notes” in the Narthex. Some of the titles available include: “Reduce Your Caregiver Stress”, “What to Say To Someone Who Has Cancer”, and “How Faith Can Help When Bad Things Happen”. These pamphlets provide information on various topics that may help you or someone you know that is experiencing difficulty in their life.

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Sun. ~ St. Joseph Cares Collection Weekend ~ Mon. 6:30-7:30 p.m. ............ Exercise Class (1/2 Hall) Tues. 7:00-9:00 p.m. ............ Boy Scout Mtg. (Hall) Wed. 7:00 p.m. ..................... ORF Core Group Mtg. (Mantua Corners) 7:00 p.m. ..................... Garden Club Mtg. (PC) 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) 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 (School Bldg.) Sat. ~ 4C’s Collection Weekend ~ 6:00-9:00 p.m. ............ Men of St. Joseph “Guys Night Out” (Hall) After Mass................... Appalachian Experience Bake Sale (Narthex) Sun. 9:40 a.m....................... PSR Catechist Brunch & Wrap-Up (PC) After Masses............... Appalachian Experience Bake Sale (Narthex)

FIRST COMMUNION CLASS May Crowning will be this Sunday as part of the 11:15 Mass with our First Communion class. St. Joseph’s congratulates the following children who received Eucharist for the first time on Sunday, May 3, 2015. May this be the beginning of a long and happy life around the Table of the Lord.

SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, our Sunday Mass schedule changes. Beginning Sunday, May 31, Masses during the summer are 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. (Saturday Mass remains at 5:00 p.m.).

DEAR ST. JOSEPH PARISH FAMILY This summer marks my Golden Jubilee as a Sister of Notre Dame (it just crept up on me). On Sunday, May 31, a celebratory brunch will be offered in Hughes Hall between the morning liturgies. You are all invited. It will be an opportunity for me to give thanks to God and to you. —Sr. Joyce

BURGERS, BRATS & BROTHERS “GUYS NIGHT OUT”

Saturday, May 16 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Men are invited to join us in Hughes Hall for

food, drink, corn hole, poker & more.

Come early and join us at 5:00 p.m. Mass.

Hosted by the Men of St. Joseph.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Doug Engelhart at

330-958-2489 or dougengelhart@gmail.com.

APPALACHIAN EXPERIENCE

Next weekend, May 16/17, the Appalachian Experience group will hold a bake sale to raise funds for their trip to Clintwood, Va in June 13-20 to participate in the St. Joseph’s Housing Repair

Program. All bakers may drop off their baked goods in the Narthex before the Mass they attend. Thank you!

DID YOU KNOW? It costs $275.00 per person for the fee to pay for lodging, materials, and related expenses. Plus, gas and food expenses are needed for the group. We currently have 13 people planning on participating in this year’s outreach effort. If you or your business would like to sponsor one of our volunteers, please contact our coordinators, Dan & Sean Fejes (330-274-2481). If you need more information, pick up a flyer from the Narthex, and/or check out our website under Ministries & Organizations.

MASS MINISTRY TRAINING OFFERED IN MAY “How To Be a Lector or Eucharistic Minister” class will be offered during May. St. Joseph’s needs new ministers to replace parishioners no longer able to serve and to have available substitutes when needed. Parish ministry is part of our baptismal call to active discipleship, a great way to meet other parishioners , and a way to give back to God in loving service. To make training more accessible, we can schedule group or individual instruction times - day or evening, weekday or weekend. Won’t you please consider training as a Lector or Eucharistic Minister and arrange a time with Mrs. Peg Haney and/or Sr. Joyce (330-274-2253).

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