TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

October 11, 2015

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

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GOD’S WORD TODAY The journey of faith is not easy. Like the young man in today’s Gospel, we often ask, “What more must I do?” And the answer, of course, is that there is always more that we can do. Sometimes we get discouraged because we think that “more” means doing things that are extraordinary, like becoming missionaries, or emptying our savings accounts in order to give it all to the poor. The “more” that is asked of us is often very ordinary. Are we being asked simply to pay more attention to our spouse or our kids? Are we being asked to take stewardship more seriously? Are we being asked to strengthen our friendship with the Lord by taking more seriously the obligation to celebrate Mass each Sunday? Let us keep the “more” that is being asked of us in the realm of possibility. 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 Today’s responsorial psalm offers praise and petition to God asking that God “teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart.” In the gospel passage Jesus is teaching his disciples how hard it is to enter the Kingdom of God, yet reminds them that all things are possible for God. True discipleship requires that we rely totally on God for the strength and wisdom to fulfill the plan and will of God for our lives. Christ the teacher and Christ the servant keeps showing us the way as we seek His wisdom and guidance each day. Saint John XXIII offers us his wisdom so that we might ask God to continue to prosper the work of our hands:

“So you are My Master and I am your creature. I am nothing without you, and through you I am all that I am. I can do nothing without you; indeed, if at every moment you did not support me I should slip back whence I came, into nothingness.

Fr. Ed Stafford

LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE—10/17-18:

5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. SERVERS T. Gall M. Morrissey *Server Needed

LECTORS L. Brugmann W. Custer D. Engelhart J. Horvath J. D’Aurelio D. Englehart

EUCH. MIN. T. Caldwell B. Fathauer B. Sabol T. Sargiovanni R. Fathauer B. Haas G. Scopilliti D. Festa R. Skocdopole V. Festa A. Wetshtein P. Fussaro P. Workman K. Trares R. Workman SUPPORT MINISTRIES: MASS SET-UP R. Custer D./M. Fratus CLOW CATECHISTS R. Fitzgerald CLEANERS D. Fedor

STEWARDSHIP WAY OF LIFE SUNDAY COLLECTION (10/4): $5,943.25 ONLINE GIVING (10/4): $ 885.00 WEEKLY AMOUNT NEEDED: $6,125.00 OVER/UNDER: +$ 703.35 # OF ENVELOPES & ONLINE: 187 (of 568) CHILDREN’S OFFERING: $ 0 STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT Jesus uses tough language that we may not want to hear. But, we are all called to be generous with all our gifts. Not just the ones we pick and choose, but all our gifts: our time in prayer to God, our talent in participating in parish ministries and our treasure supporting our local parish and other charities.

LITURGIES FOR THE WEEK Sun. 8:30 a.m. Mass...... Noreen Custer 10:00 a.m. Community Rosary 11:15 a.m. Mass ... Josie Eisele Mon. No Liturgy Tues. 8:00 a.m. Mass...... Frank J. McKinley Wed. 8:00 a.m. Mass...... People of St. Joseph Thur. 8:00 a.m. Mass...... Earl & Margaret Smith Fri. No Liturgy Sat. 4:00-4:30 p.m. Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass ..... Bill & Rose Sontag Sun. 8:30 a.m. Mass...... Carl Flynn 11:15 a.m. Mass ... Ruth Donat

CARILLON MEMORIALS

October 15 Bert O’Donnell October 18 Joe Koval

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION How did the church dealt with “daily sins” in the first five centuries? As devout and observant as they were, our early fathers and mothers in faith could not have been all that different from us. Maybe they looked the other way when the grocer threw an extra fig in the shopping basket, or had a wandering eye for the widow next door, or had a taste for too much ale, or didn’t let the truth get in the way of a good story. First of all, there was the Eucharist. The words are familiar: “This is the cup of my blood, poured out for the forgiveness of sin.” Especially by participating in Communion from the cup, forgiveness was achieved. Eucharist was, and remains, the sacrament of reconciliation par excellence, the sign and source of unity with Christ. There were other helps along the way: “fraternal” correction, or the course corrections we offer one another in love, prayer, fasting, works of mercy. St. Augustine listed endurance of suffering, forgiveness of insults, and added the praying of the Lord’s Prayer in the liturgy. He felt that the public praying of the Our Father on Sunday and its daily use in private prayer was an essential remedy and the reason why everyone was not a candidate for canonical penance. Inherited from Augustine’s practice, the Lord’s Prayer in our Communion Rite still has the same purpose, preparing us for receiving and becoming the Body of Christ.

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

Mon: Rom 1:1-7; Ps 98:1-4; Lk 11:29-32 Tues: Rom 1:16-25; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 11:37-41 Wed: Rom 2:1-11; Ps 62:2-3, 6-7, 9; Lk 11:42-46 Thur: Rom 3:21-30; Ps 130:1b-6ab; Lk 11:47-54 Fri: Rom 4:1-8; Ps 32:1b-2, 5, 11; Lk 12:1-7 Sat: Rom 4:13, 16-18; Ps 105:6-9, 42-43; Lk 12:8-12 To Prepare For Next Weekend’s Mass . . . Sun: Is 53:10-11; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Heb 4:14-16; Mk 10:35-45 [42-45]

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 Paula Krebs Lynn Davis Joe Robine Diane Sanderson Jo Marie Bailey Sabina Delgado Kay Gray Irene Welling Natalie Cowling Dan Nuti 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

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RESPECT LIFE MONTH “We are meant to be interdependent, to serve each other in humility, and to walk together in suffering.”

—USCCB 2015-16 Respect Life Program “Maggie’s Story: Living like Dad”

COMMUNITY ROSARY On Sunday, October 11, at 10:00 a.m. the PSR classes will be praying the Rosary together in honor of this month of Mary and for the sanctity of life. All parishioners are invited to join us in this special morning of prayer.

FIRST STEP FOR CHANGE This weekend, you are reminded to pick up a First Step for Change bottle if you still wish to participate in this project. The funds collected through this effort will be used to help low-income mothers-to-be give their children a healthy start in life. If an expectant mother does not have access to food, shelter, clothing and essential items— like cribs or car seats— her baby is at-risk from the very beginning. Take home a bottle today, fill it with spare change, and make a difference in the lives of low-income pregnant women and families with small children.

ALL SOULS DAY Our “Book of Life” is in the sanctuary throughout the month of October for you to add the names of loved ones who have passed away. All deceased of the parish and our families will be remembered throughout the month of November at our celebrations. On the weekend of Oct. 31/Nov. 1, the parish will hold a special remembrance for all our deceased parishioners at Masses.

The Parish Community of St. Joseph’s will celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick the weekend of after each of the Masses the weekend of November 7/8. This sacrament (like all sacraments) is a community celebration. It is for those with sickness whether it be physically, mentally or spiritually. Anointing is not a sacrament for those only who are at the point of death but is intended for those asking for the healing touch of Christ. Today we are all aware that tensions, fear, and anxiety not only affect our mind but our body as well.

Anyone wishing to receive the Sacrament of Anointing is welcome

to remain after Mass for this special blessing.

Next weekend we will celebrate World Mission Sunday. This year we are invited to support the 1,150 of the youngest dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Latin America and Europe. Please keep the Missions in your prayers and please be generous in next weekend’s collection for the Society of the Propagation of the Faith.

OUR COMMON HOME Laudato Si discussion group on Pope Francis encyclical will begin on Thursday, October 15, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center. Meeting Dates: Oct. 15, 22, 29; Nov.5, 12, 19; Dec. 3, 10. Please register with Parish Office prior.

4C’s COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND Your help for families in need is greatly appreciated. Items that are needed include: canned and boxed food items, laundry and cleaning supplies, and paper and products. Thanks for the helping hand! APPALACHIAN EXPERIENCE BAKE SALE

Next weekend, October 17/18, the Appalachian Experience group will hold a bake sale to raise funds for their trip to Clintwood, Virginia, June 18-25, 2016, to participate in the St. Joseph’s Housing Repair Program. All bakers, our faithful bakers and anyone who would like to

begin baking, may drop off their baked goods in the Narthex before the Mass they attend. Thank you!

We’re also looking for sponsorships for our volunteers — 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. For more information, please contact Dan & Sean Fejes (330-274-2481), pick up a flyer from the Narthex, and/or check out our website under Ministries & Organizations. Watch for organizational meetings early next year.

SEASONS OF HOPE St. Joseph Parish will resume its bereavement program this month. Please register with the Parish Office (330-274-2253) if you would like to participate in our program of six sessions October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, held 12:30-2:00 p.m. in the church.

SINCERE SYMPATHY We extend our sympathy to the families and friends of Aileen Hyden, daughter of John & Peg, of Marge Lukens & Lois Clark, niece & sister of Joann Holka, of Joan Pahoresky, wife of Floyd, and of Andrea Lubinski, wife of

Edmund, who all 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.

REVERSE RAFFLE AT IC Immaculate Conception Church in Ravenna is hosting a Reverse Raffle on Saturday, November 7, at their Parish Hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner is at 6:30 p.m., and the raffle begins at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $100.00 per ticket which includes dinner for two, appetizers, desserts, and beverages (beer/wine/soft drinks/coffee). Side Boards are available for $1, $2 & $3 as well as a Silent Auction, 50/50, Basket Raffles, and Instant Bingo Pull Tabs. To purchase tickets, please call 330-296-6434. A SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY The Mantua Restoration Society and The Mantua and Shalersville Historical Societies are hosting a number of events on Saturday, November 7, to honor our veterans. It will take place at the Mantua Center School grounds and the Mantua Veterans’ Memorial. From 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. there will be a living history event with a display of 1940’s military vehicles, a few tents of the period, and some WWII re-enactors from the 83rd Div. 32 Reg. Intelligence Reconnaissance Group. Mantua and Shalersville Historical Societies will have displays set up in the hallways of the school building. At 1:00 p.m. a tribute to veterans will be presented by the American Legion Post #193 along with the “TrebleMakers” singing our national anthem. From 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. there will be a 1940’s era/USO Big Band Dance with a 20 piece swing band “The Garretttones” playing songs of the period. We will open the event honoring our vets with carnations and the “TrebleMakers” will dedicate “America” to them. A table for the modern day USO for donations to help our modern day military families. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Dance tickets are $10.00 each. Veterans free. Please call Linda at 330-274-0803 for tickets. REACHING OUT TO SERVICE MEMBERS Any parishioners that have family members that served our country are asked to e-mail Angi Daczko (adaczko@roadrunner.com). St. Joseph Cares wants to compile a list of people that we will reach out to during the holidays.

PSR REGISTRATIONS It isn’t too late to register your child for PSR. Please call the PSR office (330-274-2268) or come to the PSR Office on Sunday morning before class begins.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD The Children’s Liturgy of the Word program is looking for volunteers to lead the weekly CLOW sessions. If you are in high school or older, want to learn more about the Bible, and like working with kids, this could be for you! If you have interested in training for this ministry or want more information, Peg Haney@ 330-274-2268 or phaney@stjosephmantua.com.

DIOCESE OF YOUNGSTOWN HOSTS MINISTRY DAY The Diocese of Youngstown is hosting its annual and Ministry Day on Saturday, October 24, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at. St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Louisville, Ohio. The sessions are designed for all those involved in the various aspects of parish life. The $30.00 fee includes a keynote address from Dr. Patricia McCormack, IHM, four education sessions, exhibits and lunch. For more information, check out the diocesan website at www.doy.org or contact Peg Haney.

FIRST COMMUNION PARENTS’ MEETING On Sunday, October 18, there will be a mandatory meeting of all First Communion Parents in Hughes Hall from 9:45-10:45am. During this session, there will be an overview of First Reconciliation and First Communion requirements and an introduction to the Sacrament of Reconciliation. If you have any questions, contact Peg Haney @ 330-274-2268 or phaney@stjosephmantua.com.

CONFIRMATION – PRESENTATION OF BIBLES On Sunday, October 25, Bibles will be presented to the Confirmation class as part of the 11:15 Mass. Parents and Confirmation candidates are involved in this presentation. All parents are to gather in the Narthex at 10:45 a.m. to walk through the presentation before Mass begins. Questions? Contact Peg Haney.

FAMILY FOREST FUN Villa Maria Education & Spirituality Center in Villa Maria, PA, is offering seasonal woodland walks on their beautiful grounds Sunday, October 11, or Thursday, October 15 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Cost is $2.00 per person (adult & child) or $5.00 per family (more than 2). For more info. or to register, go to www.vmesc.org or call 724-964-8886. AREA RUMMAGE SALES

The Altar & Rosary Society of St. Ambrose Church, located at 10692 Freedom St. in Garrettsville, is hosting their annual Fall Rummage Sale and bake Sale on Friday, October 16, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 17, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Saturday is bag day. Questions? Please call 330-274-8861.

The Altar Society of St. Joan of Arc Church, 8894 St. Rt. 14, Streetsboro, is hosting a Rummage Sale Tuesday, October 20, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, October 21, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Stop by and find some bargains! DR. PAUL WRIGHT TO SPEAK Dr. Paul Wright will speak on Mother Teresa’s Prescription: Finding Happiness and Peace in Service on Wednesday, October 28, 7:00-8:30 p.m., at the St. Columba Cathedral Hall, 144 W. Wood St., Youngstown. Co-sponsored by the Catholic Medical Association of the Diocese of Youngstown (Lourdes Guild), Youngstown Council of Catholic Nurses and the Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Life. For more info., contact 330-744-8451 ext. 272 or dschmidt@youngstowndiocese.org.

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Sun. 9:30-10:50 a.m. .......... PSR Classes (Classrooms) At 11:15 a.m. .............. CLOW (Conf. Rm.) Mon. 6:30-7:30 p.m. ............ Exercise Class (1/2 Hall) 7:00-8:00 p.m. ............ Cub Scout Mtgs. (Classrooms) Tues. 6:00-8:00 p.m. ............ Portage Cty. Dinner & Doctrine (Aurora Inn) 7:00 p.m. ..................... Men of St. Joseph (Church/Classroom) 7:00-9:00 p.m. ............ Boy Scout Mtg. (Hall) Wed. 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. 6:30-7:30 p.m. ............ Exercise Class (1/2 Hall) 7:00 p.m. ..................... Ox Roast Fair Core Group Mtg. (Miller’s) 7:00 p.m. ..................... Music/Choir Rehearsal (Church) Fri. 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. ... Promise Homeschool Co-op (School Bldg.) Sat. ~ 4C’s Collection Weekend ~ After Mass................... Appalachian Experience Bake Sale (Narthex) 6:00 p.m. ..................... K of C Reverse Raffle (K of C Hall) Sun. After Mass................... Doughnut Social (Hall) After Masses............... Appalachian Experience Bake Sale (Narthex) 9:30-10:50 a.m. .......... PSR Classes (Classrooms) 9:45 a.m....................... First Communion Parents’ Mtg. (Hall) At 11:15 a.m. .............. CLOW (Conf. Rm.)

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. 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).

BREAD OF LIFE BAKERS – THANK YOU!

We also want to encourage ways to make Sunday Mass “active.” Some of these are through the ministries of usher, reader, extraordinary minister of the Eucharist, choir membership. Others are through behind the

scenes services like church cleaning, laundering Mass linens, sewing baptismal garments, working on church decor for seasons and holidays, composing the “prayers of the faithful.” As life makes you available we encourage you to an active service at Mass. PRISON MINISTRY RETREAT WEEKEND The Catholic prison ministry team at Trumbull Correctional Institution in Leavittsburg is holding a Spiritual Weekend Retreat November 5-8 for Catholic inmates. In addition to your prayers for their fourth successful weekend retreat, the ministry team is asking for donations of cookies. The participants love cookies—the bigger the better! This is the only time they are able to receive these special treats. If you’d like to donate cookies, simply drop them off on disposable plates at the Parish Office October 26-30. Please call the Parish Office (330-274-2253) or Pat Smith (330-274-8335) with any questions.

PURPOSE: The main focus of the council is to plan for the future of the parish. We work to determine what the needs of the parish will be in the coming years and put the resources in place to meet those needs. Council very rarely becomes involved in the day-to-day operations of the parish. These functions are left to the groups and committees who are empowered to handle these items. The Finance Committee handles the parish finances; the Worship Committee organizes and coordinates the liturgical aspects of the parish, etc.

MEMBERS:

Fr. Ed Stafford (330-274-2253)

Deacon Gerry Scopilliti (330-569-4795)

Sr. Joyce Schreiber (330-274-2253)

Peg Haney (330-274-2268)

Ruth Fitzgerald (330-274-2635)

Kathi Trares (330-274-2253)

Glenn Turpin, President (330-977-7385)

Marianne Berzinskas (330-562-4574)

Bill Custer (440-543-3939)

Mary Ann Feddor (330-296-7402)

Patty Nichols (330-715-4748)

Jim Schultis (330-357-8092)

Karen Schulz (330-274-8189

Susan Zukas (330-386-2899)

If you’d like to send a message to any member of Parish Council, a new email has been established for this purpose: parishcouncil@stjosephmantua.com.

MEETINGS: Meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center. The meetings are based upon the consensus process. Faith Formation and/or Prayer occurs at every meeting and is an important aspect of the Council process.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS APPRECIATED Long time St. Joe parishioner Clara Koerlin will celebrate her 99th birthday on October 26 and she’d love to hear from fellow parishioners! Birthday greetings may be

sent to: Mrs. Clara Koerlin, Brooks House, 18144 Claridon Troy Rd., Hiram, OH 44234-9698

~ For the Week of Oct. 11 - 18 ~

Council

Parish

It is with deep gratitude that we express thanks to St. Joseph parishioners, both present and past, who baked the substantial bread used at our Sunday Masses for so many years. While the decision was made to discontinue the practice at this time, we want to recognize the quiet and faithful service in the cause of “active participation” in the Mass that our substantial bread bakers represented.