THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME January 24, 2016

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

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

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JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY When he announced this Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope Francis highlighted today’s Gospel episode, in which Jesus proclaims in his hometown synagogue his Spirit-anointed mission to fulfill the promises of the prophet Isaiah. Jesus’ mission then, says Pope Francis, is our mission now as Jesus’ disciples this Jubilee Year of Mercy: to bring glad tidings to the poor, liberty to captives, recovery of sight to the blind, freedom to the oppressed, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord, a year of God’s mercy. Pope Francis challenges us to translate Jesus’ mission to contemporary needs: to console by word and deed those materially or spiritually poor, to liberate those bound by modern society’s new forms of slavery, to open the eyes of those blinded by their own self-interest, and to restore human dignity to all those from whom it has been stolen. To act with mercy in a spirit of joy! —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

PASTORAL STAFF

Rev. Edward Stafford 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.

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PASTOR’S CORNER Jesus was filled with the power of the Holy Spirit to fulfill God's plan for the building of God's Kingdom. We have all been anointed too and are sent forth to continue the mission of Christ the Servant. We are to rejoice in the Lord for He is our strength. May we rely on the strengths and gifts that God gives us each day to continue the work of Christ in our own unique, wonderful and important ways. God's people need to receive our particular gifts and presence that will give glad tidings to those who are struggling. We also need the compassion and support of each other as we fulfill the calling that God has given each of us. Our faith community is such a great source of strength and guidance. Our children who made their first experience of the Sacrament of Reconciliation this past week remind us of the importance of God's mercy and help in an imperfect world where we turn to our loving God and Father to forgive and guide us. Through the gifts we receive and the presence of Christ, the anointed one, His Word and the Sacraments will strengthen and sustain us as we share in the mission as disciples of Christ.

Fr. Ed Stafford

LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE—1/30-31:

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

LECTORS L. Brugmann T. Murphy J. Daczko *Lector Needed T. Smith *Lector Needed

EUCH. MIN. J. Cymanski A. Anderson B. Sabol G. Scopilliti C. Bichsel G. Scopilliti T. Sargiovanni M. Romanello R. Skocdopole G. Scopilliti A. Wetshtein C. Sherbondy *EM Needed K. Trares *EM Needed SUPPORT MINISTRIES: MASS SET-UP R. Custer L./T. Davis CLOW CATECHIST J. Engelhart CLEANERS B. Fetsko

STEWARDSHIP WAY OF LIFE SUNDAY COLLECTION (1/17): $4,730.00 ONLINE GIVING (1/17): $ 875.00 WEEKLY AMOUNT NEEDED: $6,125.00 OVER/UNDER: —$ 520.00 # OF ENVELOPES & ONLINE: 156 (of 568) CHILDREN’S OFFERING: $ 1.00 STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT Ezra’s instructions to the people show us that God does not forbid us from enjoying the good things in life, he wants us to be happy! However, He expects us to generously share our blessings with those who are in need, without expecting anything in return.

LITURGIES FOR THE WEEK Sun. 8:30 a.m. Mass............ Bert O’Donnell 11:15 a.m. Mass.......... Mary Lehman Mon. No Liturgy Tues. 8:00 a.m. Mass............ People of St. Joseph Wed. 8:00 a.m. Mass............ For The Sick Thur. 8:00 a.m. Mass............ For Teachers Fri. No Liturgy Sat. 4:00-4:30 p.m. Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass............ Rudy Wojtecki Sun. 8:30 a.m. Mass............ Dan Brezovec 11:15 a.m. Mass.......... George Teslovich, Sr. YOU ARE THE BODY OF CHRIST AND INDIVIDUALLY MEMBERS OF IT Are you being called to strengthen His body through a vocation to the priesthood, diaconate or the consecrated life? For more info., contact Fr. Call Christopher Luoni (330-744-8451 or cluoni@youngstowndiocese.org).

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION As Roman Catholics, our marriage practices have their pedigree in ancient Rome. One of the major players in shaping our practices was the warfare involved in building an empire. Soldiers vanished and sometimes never returned. Women began to manage their lives and to make decisions. The old family values were replaced by patriotic ones, and religion was more attuned to the gore and glory of battle, a religion of the state, not of the family. Weddings were still family celebrations, but had a public face. The bride wore a white toga and a red veil and walked to her new home. There, she and her husband joined their right hands and gave consent to each other, not relying on her father to give consent for her. Religion was optional: a pagan priest might be invited or not, and even without the ceremony, society agreed by common law that a year of living together equaled marriage consent. By the same token, marriage by consent also meant divorce was on the same legal footing, and did not require the courts or civil declarations. This is the world-view the first Christians inherited, and it was up to them to determine what was good and to hold marriage up to the light of the gospel.

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

Mon: Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc,2; Mk 16:15-18 Tues: 2 Tm 1:1-18 or 9:1-22; Ps 24:7-10; Mk 3:31-35 Wed: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5,27-30; Mk 4:1-20 Thur: 2 Sm 7:18-19,24-29; Ps 132:1-5,11-14; Mk 4:21-25 Fri: 2 Sm 11:1-4a,5-10a,13-17; Ps 51:3-7,10-11; Mk 4:26-34 Sat: 2 Sm 12:1-7a,10-17; Ps 51:12-17; Mk 4:35-41 To Prepare For Next Weekend’s Mass . . . Sun: Jer 1:4-5,17-19; Ps 71:1-6,15,17; 1 Cor 12:31-13:13 [13:4-13]; Lk 4:21-30

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 Joe Robine Diane Sanderson Jo Marie Bailey Sabina Delgado Irene Welling Dan Nuti Andy Kollarik Cheryl Erickson Susan Temple Joan Kodash Dean Kohanyi Angie Daczko Jane Raps Zoe Craig (Pinter) Dan Baumbick Kathy Morcarski Bunny Fritz Natalie Jahn M. Theresa Surgeon Pat Smith Alivia Julliana Vic Santillo

SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME PRAYER LINE: 440-279-1163

July 15 -17, 2016

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CHURCH OVERSEAS COMBINED COLLECTION This weekend the Diocese of Youngstown is holding the Church Overseas Combined Collection for ministries of the Church around the globe. These ministries of the Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Holy Father/Peter’s Pence, the Church in Central and Eastern Europe and the Church in Latin America assist the Church in serving people who are hungry, refugees, victims of natural disasters, and development projects. Please give generously to this collection which combines four collections in one.

WOMEN'S AUXILIARY OFFERING SCHOLARSHIP The Mantua K of C Women's Auxiliary #3766 is sponsoring a $500.00 scholarship for a Catholic female that is graduating in 2016 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 on the K of C page of our website or from Annette Carlisle at annette.carlisle.7258@gmail.com. Deadline date is January 30, 2016.

BISHOP MURRY TO SPEAK Bishop George Murry will be speaking about his experiences at the Synod on the Family and on his service as a Synod Father. The talk will be on Thursday, February 11, 7:00 p.m., at the Fr. Stenson Center, St. Joan of Arc Parish, 8894 St. Rt. 14 in Streetsboro.

MARRIAGE MOMENTS Does a typical date night in your marriage start with, "What do you want to do tonight?" "I don't know. What do you want to do?" "I don't know..." Repeat. Try something besides a dinner and a movie. Google “Making Love On A Budget” for ideas.

MERCY CORNER Whenever a hand reaches out to do good, to show the love of Christ, to dry a tear, to comfort the lonely, to show the way to one who is lost, to console the broken heart, to help the fallen, to teach those thirsting for truth, to forgive or to offer a new start…know that the Pope is at your side and supports you. —Pope Francis My mother, a Catholic school teacher, asked me to be Confirmation sponsor for one of her students. “Aw, Ma, I don’t want to…,” I replied. I didn’t need to do that. I was a high school senior. What I needed was a job. But I gave in to my mother, and come Confirmation, I was there, seated with the sponsors. Next to me was another parishioner, a local businessman. We got to talking before the Mass. He told me to come down to his shoe store and he would have a job for me.

Do you have an account of God’s mercy in your life? Look for the Mercy Corner Box soon to appear in the Narthex. In our Word Among Us monthly magazine, the January issue explained that the true witness stories they print are chosen to fit that month’s magazine theme. In a similar, very local way, we invite you to write (in brief) a personal encounter of God’s mercy and place it in our box. We may be able to include it in our Mercy Corner weekly bulletin feature.

CHAIRPEOPLE NEEDED TRADEBOOTHS—Lining up outside vendors in late winter/early spring & then making sure they are happy during the Fair.

DISTRIBUTION—Organizing food stuff & supplies before the Fair & keeping our booths well stocked throughout the Fair.

WALKING TACOS—One of our newer food booths that needs someone to take over (Vince & Donna are moving to Soft Serve).

Of course, you’ll receive info. from previous chairs, names of volunteers to lend a hand, and lots of support from the Core Group. If you’d like to volunteer for one of these areas or need more information, please contact the Parish Office ASAP.

ST. PATRICK SCHOOL’S 2016-2017 REGISTRATION St. Patrick School in Kent will kick off its 2016-2017 registration drive with an open house on Sunday, January 31, 12:00-2:00 p.m. Administration and faculty will be available to answer any questions. Tour guides will be available to show the building. St. Patrick’s will begin accepting registration on this date. Registering families will need to bring a copy of the birth certificate, Baptismal certificate, and a $100.00 non-refundable deposit which does apply toward tuition. Choosing a school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make. For further info., please call 330-673-7232. ANNUAL WHITE MASS FOR ALL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS The Annual White Mass – celebrating and recognizing the ministry and work of those in the health professions – will be held on Sunday, January 31, at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Columba located at 154 W. Wood St. in Youngstown. Bishop George V. Murry, S.J., will preside. A reception will follow in the Cathedral Hall. All are welcome. For more information, please call 330-744-8451 ext.272 or contact dschmidt@youngstowndiocese.org. ENGAGED COUPLE RETREAT DAY The next diocesan-sponsored one-day marriage preparation retreat day for engaged couples will be held February 6, at St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown. This experience is ideal for engaged couples and all involved in parish marriage preparation. Reservations are required. To view the entire schedule for 2016, visit www.doy.org and scroll down to the bottom of the home page. CASINO KNIGHT & CHILI/SOUP COOK OFF St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Louisville cordially invite you to their Casino Knight & Chili Cook Off event on Saturday, February 6, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas. Admission to the event is free but tickets for the $2,500 reverse raffle (only 100 available) can be purchased online at www.stahs.org/chili or through the school. There will be plenty to eat and drink, as well as black jack, poker, Super Bowl boards, basket raffles and more. For more info., please call 330-875-1631 or Jacci Adams (jadams@youngstowndiocese.org).

EAGLE MASS & BREAKFAST On Sunday, February 7, Boy Scout Troop #575 invites all Troop #575 Eagle Scouts, Scouts, Webelos, Cubs, Leaders, and families to join them at the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Following Mass a delicious breakfast will be prepared for all. Please plan on attending—reservations are required for the breakfast to facilitate food preparations. Please contact Tom Smith (330-274-8335) or Kathi Trares at the Parish Office (330-274-2253) as soon as possible. SPECIAL TAX-FREE IRA GIFTS On December 18 Congress passed legislation retroactively extending the charitable IRA rollover for 2015 and makes this provision permanent for future years. For those aged 70½ or older, a total of up to $100,000 can be transferred directly from traditional or Roth IRAs to qualified charities such as our Church free from federal income tax each year. Amounts given in this way count toward required IRA minimum withdrawal amounts for the year of the gift. Please contact Mr. Pat Palombo, Diocesan Director of Development & Stewardship, for info. and assistance (330-744-8451, ext. 325 or ppalombo@youngstowndiocese.org). NOMINATIONS OPENING FOR THE 2016 EAGLE OF THE CROSS AWARDS The Eagle of the Cross is the highest award our diocese gives to high school juniors and seniors that have demonst ra ted Chr i s t ian values and leadership at their parish and/or Catholic high school. Recipients are chosen from the WRITTEN NOMINATIONS submitted. Nominations must be received (no facsimiles) at the Diocesan offices by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 19 (Mailed it by Wednesday, February 17). The Eagle of the Cross Awards Mass, Banquet and Ceremony will take place on April 14. The forms and additional information, can be found at http://youngstownoyyam.weebly.com/eagle-of-cross-awards.html.

Be sure to check out our website’s Eagle of The Cross page under the News & Events tab for the six past St. Joe recipients.

PARENTING POINTERS The body is one, though it has many parts (1 Cor 12:12). Each part of our body is important and connected. So too, is each member of the human family. Remember today the value of e a c h l i f e , b o r n / u n b o r n , neighbor/refugee, friend -­‐ even enemy. Let us march to protect all human lives.

2ND GRADERS MAKE FIRST RECONCILIATION The following children from our PSR program made their First Reconciliation on Tuesday, January 19. Please pray for these special kids and their families on the path to First Communion this May.

Anna Bove Francesca Mandolofino Seth Runiewicz Doug Chinchar Samuel Roosa Erica Vanas Rori Fields Maddy Ruffner Charlotte Verkala Wyatt Januscka

CONFIRMATION NEWS The Confirmation Retreat will be held on Saturday, January 30, 1:00-6:00 p.m. and will continue with a service project on Sunday, January 31. We will be gathering at the Parish Center at 12:45 p.m. with opening prayer at 1:00 p.m. The retreat will include activities and witness talks focused on Christian service in the world. The class will be attending 5:00 p.m. Mass together as a culmination of the retreat. Parents and sponsors are invited to join the candidates for that Mass here at St. Joseph Parish. On Sunday, January 31, the class will be gathering to set up and serve the Free Community Meal. This class service project will be from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and will meet in Hughes Hall. For more information about the Retreat, please contact Peg Haney @ 330-274-2268 or phaney@stjosephmantua.com.

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CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS AVAILABLE SOON All those who made donations to St. Joseph’s in 2015 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 your name on the sign-up sheet in the Narthex ASAP. Statements available in Narthex beginning the last weekend of January.

CASINO BUS TRIP The Women's Auxiliary of the Mantua Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a Casino Bus Trip to Presque Isle Downs in Erie, PA on Monday, February 15. The cost is $40.00 a person and will include free play (amount to be determined). Please contact Kathy Paroff at 616-723-3091 to

reserve your seat—deadline is January 31 (checks made out to “Women’s Auxiliary”). The group will depart from the Mantua K of C Hall at 8:30 a.m. and will return by 6:00 p.m.

K OF C YOUTH FREE THROW COMPETITION RESULTS Congratulations to the following 2016 Mantua Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition Winners:

Age 9 - Roxxy Bretz, Nathan Blasiole Age 10 - Charlie Schweikert Age 11 - Kylie Krupp, Jacob Dustman Age 12 - Seth Semety Age 13 - Shalynn Barlow, Colin Vizy Age 14 - Maranda Seither, Ronald Loomer

All of these winners have advanced to the district level on January 30, 2016 at Waterloo Middle School. Good Luck!!

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, 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 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: 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.

~ For the Week of Jan. 24 - 31 ~

FREE COMMUNITY MEALS IN THE AREA

Sundays: St Joseph Church, Mantua Serves: Last Sun. Sept.-Apr., 12:30-2:00 p.m. (9/27, 10/25, 1/31, 2/28, 4/24)

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., G’ville Serves: 3rd Tues. of month, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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

WEDNESDAYS: Lake Brady United Methodist 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 Sat., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

FREE COMMUNITY MEALS

This month’s Free Community Meal is Sunday, January 31, after the 11:15 a.m. Mass until 2:00 p.m. St. Joseph Cares will be providing the meal and the 8th grade class will be serving. 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. ALL ARE WELCOME!!!! Join us for food and fellowship.

Our February Meal is hosted by the Turpin family and will be held on Sunday, February 28. Mark your calendars!

If you would like to do more, please contact Peg Haney (330-274-2268

or phaney@stjosephmantua.com).