St. Joseph Parish, March 8, 2020

Around our Parish

If you are new to our Church or just visiting, we are pleased to have you share in this celebration of the Eucharist. If you would like to join our parish, registration forms are available in the Gathering Space, parish office, or by visiting St. Joseph’s website at stjosephnorthbend.com.

Hearing Devices are available for hearing impaired.

Throughout the New Year please pray for: Thomas A. Bell, James R. Lamping, Emily Patrick, Brian Reising, Heather Barlow, Noah Oser, Kyle W. Wolfe, Andrew Bredestege, David DiGiovonni, Christopher Richter & all men and women serving our nation in the Armed Forces.

If you are aware of other parishioners serving, please notify the parish office at 941-3661.

CATECHISM STUDY Monday evenings at 7pm in the Seton Room now through Holy Week. It’s not too late to join us and learn more about your faith. All are welcome for the second half of the Catechism! Call Beth Scholl @941-3661 x15

CARE NOTES are located in the kiosk near the front door of the church. We now have a supply of Lenten booklets and prayer cards to assist you in your Lenten journey. Please feel free to take whatever you think would help you during this important season.

INTEREST IN THE CATHOLIC FAITH? If you, or someone you know, has indicated they would like to be Catholic, please call our Pastoral Associate, Marti Barnes, at 513-941-3661 x 12 or email her at martibarnes@stjosephnorthbend.org. She will arrange a time to meet with you.

FLU SEASON AND THE CHALICE Due to the large number of people suffering from the flu, colds, and other contagious ailments, we have temporarily discontinued offering the Precious Blood to the lay faithful for the time being. We do not yet have a date when we will resume offering it, but it will be when we are certain the flu season is over. We thank you for understanding.

PRAY THE ROSARY FOR THE STRENGTHENING AND SUPPORT OF CATHOLIC MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE ON FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2020: If you are not aware, we pray the Rosary each Friday (except the First Friday when we have Adoration) after the 8:00 am Mass in church. On Friday, March 20th, we will have a special prayer intention. This intention will be for the strengthening of traditional Catholic marriage. If you are unable to be with us, please pray a rosary at home for this intention.

Welcome to St. Joseph!

Lenten Regulations for 2020

Weekdays of Lent: There is no obligation to fast. However, voluntary acts of self-denial are recommended.

Good Friday: This is a day of Abstinence from meat and Fasting. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal for those between the ages of 18 and 59 inclusive.

Days of Abstinence: (All Fridays in Lent) All who have reached their 14th year are bound to abstain totally from meat.

Easter Duty Obligation: After they have received their First Holy Communion, Catholics are bound by the obligation of receiving Holy Communion at least once a year. This precept should be fulfilled during the Easter Season. Catholics are also bound to confess serious (mortal) sins at least once a year, but this is not limited to the Lenten/Easter Season.

Come and rest in the Lord during the

storms of life this Lenten season!

Concert begins @

7:00pm

St. Joseph Parish 25 E. Harrison Ave., North Bend, OH

Come Watch With Me:

The Passion of Christ

March 10, 2020

Special Lenten Concert with Mike Davis Join popular singer, and Catholic evangelist, Mike Davis, as he presents

“Come Watch With Me: The Passion of Christ" Lenten Concert. This will be an incredible evening of prayer, meditation, and music focusing on the life, death,

and ultimate Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Mike's music and

voice is sure to touch the soul this Lent as we strive to turn our lives over to the Lord as we walk our Lenten journeys.

Free will donations accepted.

St. Vincent de Paul Bundle Sunday March 14th & 15th

The SVdP Truck will be here next weekend to collect clothing, household items, toys, small appli-ances and furniture. The truck will be opened before and after all Masses.

March 15, 2020

Exodus 17: 3-7 Romans 5: 1-2, 5-8

John 4: 5-42

For links to commentaries on the Sunday Readings: www.catholiccincinnati.org/oec/adults.htm

Sunday Readings

Vocation Views “Rise, and do not be afraid.” So many experience fear or trepidation when called to the priesthood and/or religious

life. God strengthens those who are called if they but respond with a generous heart. (Matthew 5:38-48)

As you prepare for Mass please pray the Vocation

Prayer found in the back of the Gather Book.

In the Neighborhood

Stewardship of Treasure

Weekly Collection Weekly Goal $12,000.00

Offertory, March 1, 2020 $10,672.00 On line Donations $1,717.50 Total Weekly Offertory $12,389.50

2020 CMA Appeal

St. Joseph Church Goal: $28,138.00 Pledged Value: $24,342.00 Amount Paid: $20,033.00 Thank you to everyone who has pledged to the 2020 Catholic Ministries Appeal. To date, we have reached 87% of our goal. If you have not already made your pledge, there is still time. Pledge envelopes can be found in the kiosk in the gathering space, or, to make a pledge online, visit CatholicAppeal.net.

THANK YOU!

Split the Pot Winner Share for 1st Quarter 2020: $1,530.00 5200 Club $100 Winner for March 1, 2020: Diane Myers

Stewardship & the Word

Second Sunday Of Lent

“Bear your share of the hardship for the Gospel,” St. Paul tells Timothy in today’s second reading. What sacrifice is asked of me for the sake of the Gospel? How willing am I to bear my share? See 2 Timothy 1:8b

Cincinnati Civic Orchestra, Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 2:30pm, Miami Township Community Center 3780 Shady Lane, North Bend, Ohio

“Ode to the SWORD” A Celebration of OUR History! In commemoration of the return to Hamilton County, Ohio of the stolen sword once owned by Colonel John Cleves Symmes and President William Henry Harrison (our 9th U.S. President) The Trustees of Miami Township and The Harrison Symmes Memorial Foundation are proud to present: The Cincinnati Civic Orchestra playing a special arrangement for this occasion written by local resident, retired Three Rivers educator and orchestra member, Ed Howard, along with various other musical pieces. THE SWORD WILL BE ON DISPLAY!

The Three Rivers Women’s Club is offering a scholarship to a qualifying female who is a senior in high school and is pursuing a college education. This is a one time, one year $1,500.00 scholarship. Applicant must be a resident of Miami Township, Hamilton County. Ohio. Please contact Candi Fern at 513-922-1968 to receive an application form for this scholarship. The deadline for submission of a completed application and required information is Friday, March 20, 2020.

40 Days For Life A group of St Joseph North Bend parishioners have signed up to pray at 40 Days For Life on March 18 from 9 AM till noon or longer. If you have never prayed at a 40 Days for Life prayer vigil perhaps you would feel more comfortable attending with another person. We invite you to join us! If you need help to sign up call Beth Hegedus 513-598-5253 or go to www.40daysforlife.com.

Natural Family Planning New class begins Monday, Mar. 16, @ 6:30 pm, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 5876 Veterans Way, Burlington, KY 41005. For more information, or to register for a class, go to www.ccli.org or call 471-2000 or 800-745-8252.

Religious Education Summer Program

Registration now open “Bee” ready to learn about your catholic faith and

catch the buzz about the “Bee-atitudes.”

Students who will be entering Grades 1 through 8 for next school year (2020-2021) should attend. Please mark

the following dates on your calendar: JUNE 1st – June 12th

(Monday through Friday, 6/1-6/5 and 6/8-6/12)

GO to www.stjosephnorthbend.com. Click on Formation, then click on Pre K to Grade 8, and look on the right to click on Religious Education Registration. If you do not have online access, or if you have other questions, please contact Beth Scholl at: 513-941-3661, x.15, or email bethschollstjosephnorthbend.com

St. Joseph Parish, March 8, 2020

For the week of March 8, 2020 SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2020 8:30 a.m. Jean Yeager (Jerry and Barb Dehner) 11:00 a.m. Parish MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2020 8:00 a.m. Mary Carol Weidner (Rose Menke) TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020 8:00 a.m. Rosemary Bahlmann (St. Joseph Ladies Society) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2020 8:00 a.m. Unborn 5:30 p.m. Betty Trentman (Sue Rensing) THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020 8:00 a.m. Sandy Benvie (Lori Tarmey) FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2020 8:00 a.m. Mary (Betty) Carroll (Rita Roberts) SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020 4:30 p.m. Amy Schoster (Paul and JoAnn Schoster) SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2020 8:30 a.m. Thomas Heidemann (Mary Pagano) 11:00 a.m. Parish

Mass Intentions For March 14 and March 15

4:30 P.M. MASS Lectors: Ken Schmid and Shellie Weiskittel Extra-Ordinary Ministers: Rosalie Menke, Megan Pflum Co-Ord: Mary Carol Davis Ushers: Paul Beck & Paul Wendel Servers: Ethan Haas, Liam Haas, Bonnie Pflum 8:30 A.M. MASS Lectors: Janet Leonhardt, Greg Oswald Extra-Ordinary Ministers: Mariane Blauvelt, Don Larrick Co-Ord: Tom Walter Ushers: Rose Smith & Les Wilson Servers: John Paul Longano, Tommy Longano, Teresa Longano 11:00 A.M. MASS Lectors: Michael Groh, Kathryn Raaker Extra-Ordinary Ministers: Janice Runyon, (need volunteer) Co-Ord: Marion Merten Ushers: Ron Pastrick & Ben Staubach Servers: Jacob Taylor, Brady Volk, Peter Williams

Minister’s Schedule

Sun., Mar. 15: 8:30 am & 11:00 am Mass, St. Joseph Table/Donut Sunday, St. Vincent de Paul Collection & Bundle Sunday, 9:30 am 2nd Grade Sacramental Prep, 11 am PreK/K/Grade 1 CCD Mon., Mar. 16: 7 pm Catechism Study Tues., Mar. 17: 9:00 am Ladies Society Meeting/Crafts, 6:30 pm K of C 4th Degree Wed., Mar. 18: 1 pm Knitting Ministry, 5:30 pm Souper Wednesday, 7 pm Adult Choir Thurs., Mar. 19: 8:45 am Lenten Prayer Group Fri., Mar. 20: 8 am Mass 8:30 am Rosary, 12 Noon Stations of the Cross Sat., Mar. 21: 9:00 am St. Vincent de Paul Meeting, 4:30 pm Mass Sun., Mar. 22: 8:30 am & 11:00 am Mass, 9:30 am 2nd Grade Sacramental Prep, 11 am PreK/K/Grade 1 CCD

Parish Calendar Sun., Mar 8: 8:30 am & 11:00 am Mass, 11 am PreK/K/Grade 1 CCD, Debt Collection, BP Screening, Daylight Savings Time Begins Mon., Mar. 9: 7 pm Catechism Study Tues., Mar. 10: 9:00 am Ladies Crafts, 7 pm Mike Davis Concert, 7:30 pm K of C meeting Wed., Mar. 11: 1 pm Knitting Ministry, 5:30 pm Souper Wednesday, 7 pm Adult Choir Thurs., Mar. 12: 8:45 am Lenten Study Group Fri., Mar. 13: 8 am Mass 8:30 am Rosary, 12 Noon Stations of the Cross Sat., Mar. 14: 9:00 am St. Vincent de Paul Meeting, 4:30 pm Mass, St. Vincent de Paul Collection & Bundle Sunday, St. Joseph Table/Snack Saturday

Looking Ahead

HELPFUL WEBSITES FOR LENT:

http://dynamiccatholic.com/bestlentever/about-lent/: Focus

on PRAYER, FASTING AND ALMSGIVING. Visit Matthew

Kelly’s Best Lent Ever website to learn more!

http://catholic.org/lent/faq.php: This site answers Fre-

quently Asked Questions of Catholics during Lent, and

even has a Lenten quiz

http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/

overviews/seasons/Lent/: Information about Lent, Lenten prayers, hymns, and activities, a personal pro-

gram, stations of the cross and Holy Week.

http://Simplycatholic.com: Search Lent, and read the articles that appear, to learn more about this

season we celebrate in the Catholic Church

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Reflecting on the Gospel Matthew 17:1-9

This story is proclaimed each year on the second Sunday of Lent. As the Elect make their final preparation for their Baptism, the Transfiguration event presents us with a classic image of bap-tismal transformation. Just as Christ was totally transfigured on Mount Tabor, we are totally transformed into the likeness of Christ when we are baptized. Commenting on this Gospel, the authors of Living the Word ’04-’05 write: The history of God’s relationship with a chosen people begins in the story of Abraham, but it takes a new turn in the person of Jesus, the “beloved Son” in whom every human person is able to find salvation. The story of the Transfiguration is brimming with Old Testament allusions that signal the divine character of what transpires on the mountaintop. The disciples are given a glimpse not only of Jesus in glory, but of their own destiny as well. For those who journey toward baptism during Lent, and equally for those of us already baptized, this glimpse of glory offers a powerful reminder of our own call to holi-ness and where that call will ultimately lead us. Jesus foretells his death and we modern-day disciples are re-minded of the rigors not only of Lent but of discipleship itself. Nonetheless, in the face of whatever fears or mis-givings we may harbor, Jesus speaks gently to us in today’s Gospel:“Rise, and do not be afraid”(Matthew 17:7). AscensionCatholic.net

RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD

Is there an area in your life where you need change? This week pray frequently for a transforma-

tion to occur in a difficult situation or relationship, where you can instead see God’s glory.

Come and join in this transformative Lenten experience on Thursday mornings from 8:45am—10am during Lent, through April 2nd.

The He Chose Study Guide includes video discussion questions, Bible exploration, a study

guide for personal devotion and individual daily reflection

To register call Beth Scholl at (513) 941-3661 ext. 15 or email: bethscholl@stjosephnorthbend.com

The cost for the book is $6; however please let me know if this a hardship

St. Joseph Parish, March 8, 2020

Donations of soup for each week are requested.

Call Beth Scholl @ 513/941-3661 x 15 or email @ bethscholl@stjosephnorthbend.com

Please join us each Wednesday of Lent for:

SOUPER WEDNESDAYS!

5:30 p.m. Mass

6:00—6:45 p.m. Soup Supper

7:00 p.m. Lenten Bible Talk with Fr. Umberg March 4, 11 & 18

“Whirlwind Tour of the Bible”

(Talk ends by 8:15 p.m. including Q&A)

OTHER LENTEN EVENTS!

Every Friday of Lent - Stations of The Cross 12 Noon

March 10 - Mike Davis “Come Watch with Me: 7 p.m.

The Passion of Christ”

March 24 - The Light Is On For You! 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

March 25 - Taize Prayer w/choir 7 p.m.

April 1 - Outdoor Stations of the Cross 7 p.m.

(Weather Permitting)

April 2 - Confession-A-Thon 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

*Free admission to supper & talk. Non-perishable items for TRAM are appreciated.

St. Joseph Church

Souper Wednesdays & Lenten Events

Soup Supper Volunteers! PLEASE RETURN TO BETH SCHOLL. You may put this in an envelope with Beth

Scholl written on it, and place it in the collection basket or drop it by the office.

Each Wednesday (see below), we will have Mass at 5:30 p.m., followed by a community soup supper, to

end at 6:45p.m. At 7:00p.m., we will gather for either a talk, Taize Prayer or Stations of the Cross, as

indicated.

*It is best to bring soup warm and in a crock pot. We will need 5 types for each

date. Please indicate below how and when you will help.

NAME: PHONE/EMAIL:

MARCH 4: Father Umberg Lenten Talk: A Whirlwind Tour of the Bible

Soup* (indicate type):

Bread/butter (indicate how many loaves):

I can help with set up before and after Mass: this involves letting people in with their soup and

putting out the drinks etc. before people come down from Mass.

I can help with clean up, (you will be able to go upstairs at 7 p.m. for the talk.)

March 11: Father Umberg Lenten Talk: A Whirlwind Tour of the Bible

Soup* (indicate type):

Bread/butter (indicate how many loaves):

I can help with set up before and after Mass: this involves letting people in with their soup and putting out the drinks etc.

before people come down from Mass.

I can help with clean up, (you will be able to go upstairs at 7 p.m. for the talk.)

MARCH 18: Father Umberg Lenten Talk: A Whirlwind Tour of the Bible Soup* (indicate type):

Bread/butter (indicate how many loaves):

I can help with set up before and after Mass: this involves letting people in with their soup and putting out the drinks etc.

before people come down from Mass.

I can help with clean up, (you will be able to go upstairs at 7 p.m. for the talk.)

MARCH 25: Taize Prayer Soup* (indicate type):

Bread/butter (indicate how many loaves):

I can help with set up before and after Mass: this involves letting people in with their soup and putting out the drinks etc.

before people come down from Mass.

I can help with clean up, (you will be able to go upstairs at 7 p.m. )

April 1: Outdoor Stations of the Cross (weather permitting) Soup* (indicate type):

Bread/butter (indicate how many loaves):

I can help with set up before and after Mass: this involves letting people in with their soup and putting out the drinks etc.

before people come down from Mass.

I can help with clean up, (you will be able to go upstairs at 7 p.m. )

St. Joseph Parish, March 8, 2020

According to legend, there was a famine in Sicily many centuries ago. The villagers prayed to St. Joseph, protector of the family, and asked for his intercession. Their prayers were answered. With the ending of the fam-ine, a special feast of thanksgiving was held in St. Joseph’s honor. This celebration be-came tradition. Wealthy families prepared large buffets. They invited the less fortunate people of the village, especially the homeless and the sick.

*Help is needed!: We are asking

volunteers to bring cupcakes or

breads for the table. We would love

to see whole loaves of baked breads

and cupcakes with white icing. The

items may be dropped off on Friday

(3/13) from 8AM-Noon or Saturday

(3/14) from 10 AM– Noon.

If you can help, please call Beth Scholl @ 513-941-3661

ext.15, or email bethscholl@stjosephnorthbend.com

In keeping with this wonderful tradition, St. Joseph’s Parish will host a

St. Joseph’s Table after all the Masses the weekend of March 14th & 15th

Please come to enjoy refreshments in honor of St. Joseph. The reception

will take place in the Gathering Space.

As part of this celebration, it is our tradition to serve the poor:

Please bring a food donation to TRAM;

Give a monetary donation to St. Vincent De Paul Society, which may be

placed in an envelope marked “SVDP” and put in the collection basket.

Saint Joseph’s Table In honor of the Feast Day of our Parish Patron

SAINT JOSEPH PRAY FOR US!

St. Joseph Parish, March 8, 2020

Your Will, St. Joseph Parish and You

One important way to help St. Joseph Parish is to remember the parish in your will. The church’s mission throughout history has been aided, boosted, and propped up by people leaving a portion of their estate to the church. It is another way to prac-tice your stewardship of treasure, in addition to the Sunday offering. Nowadays it is common for Catholic funeral notices to mention a suggested dona-tion to hospice, or to some other medical institution or society. While this is a good and noble thing, unfortunately, the church is not mentioned. In fact, the church is usually not remembered by the friends or family of the deceased, nor is it mentioned in their last will and testament. I know that many of you have other charities that are worthy of leaving money to, including, of course, your children and grandchildren! Because the need of the church is great, I would ask you prayerfully to consider counting the church as one of your children in your estate. Maybe some of you could do even more. Again, please prayerfully consider this, and, if it seems right and just to you, please change your will to remember the church. For questions or assistance, please call the parish office at (513) 941-3661. Yours in Christ,

Fr. Andrew Umberg

Photograph used courtesy of Diocesan Publications

Saturday 4:30pm · Sunday 8:30am, 11am Weekdays 8:00am

Holy Days: 8:00am and 7pm Parish Office

Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm M-TH 8:30am-12:30pm FRI Phone: 941-3661 Fax: 941-8559

Email: stjoseph@stjosephnorthbend.com Website: stjosephnorthbend.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/StJosephNorthBend

Bulletin Deadline: 10 days prior to publish date

Mass Schedule Pastor

Rev. Andrew Umberg (513) 941-3661 ext. 11

Pastoral Associate Marti Barnes

martibarnes@stjosephnorthbend.com

Business Manager Karen Thorpe

karenthorpe@stjosephnorthbend.com

Director of Religious Education Beth Scholl

bethscholl@stjosephnorthbend.com

Music Director Mia Williams

miabauerwilliams@gmail.com

Parish Staff

Confession: Saturday 3:45pm

Baptism: All parents are required to go through the Parish Baptismal Prepara-tion Class. Parents may choose to participate before or after the birth of their child. To register, please contact Marti Barnes, Pas-toral Associate.

RCIA: If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith please contact Marti Barnes, Pastoral Associate.

Sacrament of the Sick: Notify the Parish Office or Fr. Umberg for anointing of the sick, communion to the sick, shut-ins, or when in the hospital or nursing home. Matrimony: One of the engaged, or his/her parents, must be registered & an active parishioner at least 6 months prior to scheduling a wedding. Call or email Marti Barnes, Pastoral Associate, to make an appoint-ment with Fr. Umberg at least six months in advance of the wedding.

Sacraments

Pastoral Council

Member Phone Email Tony Bresser 473-8444 tonybresser@yahoo.com Bruce Tumlin 353-4518 btumlin@messer.com Elaine Kruse 941-7613 krusemes@aol.com Don Larrick 941-0538 dlarrick@fuse.net Agnes Maddock 467-6887 kcoddam@fuse.net Michael Groh 574-7828 mikegroh15@gmail.com

Insert: Meyer Funeral Home

Bulletin Sponsor of the Week

For Financial and Emergency Assistance please call 513-913-2787

St. Vincent de Paul