FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

February 8, 2015

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

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GOD’S WORD TODAY “I shall not see happiness again.” With these words, Job concludes his lament to the Lord. Job was obviously in the depths of despair. His words echo the way we can feel when we allow life’s struggles and disappointments to take hold of us. The Lord Jesus, however, has something else in mind for us. The simple story in Mark’s Gospel of the curing of Peter’s mother-in-law shows us that the Lord wants to lift us up out of any despair that has set in. The Gospel is good news for us. If today is a day when we are feeling particularly burdened by illness or disappointment, let us, like the townspeople in today’s Gospel story, bring our cares and gather them at the Lord’s door. With hope, let us be attentive to the saving power of God’s sacred word. 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 This weekend’s readings call to our attention the fact that preaching the Gospel may cause us to be frustrated at times. But our principle figures, Job, Paul and Jesus persevere in spite of challenges and sometimes the bad advice of friends. Who of us would rise early in the morning to pray or leave the acclamations of those who were grateful or admiring of us? Paul and Jesus have a very similar theme of “preaching the Gospel”! For us today, what is the Gospel? Does it call us to live an honest life, to be concerned about justice in our society, to sometimes bare rejection and scorn because of our Catholic beliefs? We have the love of Christ and the fellowship of many saints before us to lift us up from some of life’s low points. Let us work together for the coming of the kingdom and share Jesus’ love and strength with one another.

Peace, Fr. Mike Garvey

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5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. SERVERS O. Fowler N. Marotta A. Lysiak C. Lysiak

LECTORS L. Brugmann M. Hyland D. Engelhart J. Horvath M. Hyland D. Englehart

EUCH. MIN. T. Caldwell D. Festa B. Bash T. Sargiovanni V. Festa D. Bukas C. Clark B. Haas R. Skocdopole B. Hirsch A. Wetshtein M. Jakacki N. Daczko J. Jakacki M. Feddor SUPPORT MINISTRIES: MASS SET-UP B. Custer C./J. Ober CLOW CATECHISTS [No Session] BREAD BAKER J. Kropp CLEANERS D. Fedor

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STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT Today, the Lord heals Simon Peter’s mother in law. After healing, she immediately begins to “wait on them”. This is a reminder that our thanksgiving of God’s blessings in our lives must be accompanied by a faithful service of God, and one another. Do we thank God by serving others?

LITURGIES FOR THE WEEK Sun. 8:30 a.m. Mass..........Rose & Bill Sontag 11:15 a.m. Mass .......Mike Charnoky Mon. No Liturgy Tues. 8:00 a.m. Mass..........People of St. Joseph Wed. No Liturgy Thur. No Liturgy Fri. No Liturgy Sat. 4:00-4:30 p.m. Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass ......... Jay Anson Sun. 8:30 a.m. Mass.......... Irene Briscar 11:15 a.m. Mass .......Carl Feddor

CARILLON MEMORIAL

Feb. 15 Einar Kropp’s 100th Birthday

SYMPATHY We extend our sympathy to the family and friends of Donald Harvey, father of Amy Alderman (former SJS teacher), who recently passed away. May they know forever the joy of God’s presence.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION “Last rites” is a persistent but pesky phrase in the Catholic lexicon, and not a particularly useful phrase since it props open the door to misunderstanding. Many Catholics presume it refers to the anointing of the sick, yet there is nothing “last” about it. Clearly, the Church desires anointing to be celebrated fairly early on in the crisis of illness, and not as a last measure. The Rites for the Dying stand apart in the Church’s plan, and include two principal rites. The first is viaticum, Latin for “food for the journey,” the reception of Holy Communion by a dying person. Even very active and aware Catholics often do not realize that this “last rite” does not require a priest’s presence, but can be conducted by a deacon or minister of Holy Communion. The second “last rite” in the pastoral plan is a prayer called “Commendation of the Dying.” Similarly, this does not require the presence of a priest, but can be led by any minister or family member. Too often, we have focused on what only a priest can do, namely anoint, and have forgotten the fullness of liturgical care that the Church desires for its dying faithful. The “last rites” are completely available to us even when a priest is not.

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

Mon: Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a,5-6,10,12,24, 35c ; Mk 6:53-56 Tues: Gn 1:20-2:4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7:1-13 Wed: Gn 2:4b-9,15-17; Ps 104:1-2a,27-28,29bc-30; Mk 7:14-23 Thur: Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 7:24-30 Fri: Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 7:31-37 Sat: Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-6, 12-13; Mk 8:1-10 To Prepare For Next Weekend’s Mass . . . Sun: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11; 1 Cor 10:31-11:1; Mk 1:40-45

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 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 Annette Carlisle

BURNING OF PALMS On Sunday February 8, PSR will be burning palms in preparation for Ash Wednesday. Please bring your old palms to the Narthex. You are welcome to attend this ritual.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of our Lenten journey towards Easter and eternal life. Now truly is our time to be healed and reconciled to God and to one another. The mark of ashes on our foreheads reminds us of our sinfulness and our turning back to God for forgiveness, healing and mercy. The ashes are made by the burning of palms from last year's Palm Sunday -- palms that were waved in victory and praise. After the priest sprinkles the ashes with holy water and incenses them, he puts them on our foreheads in the shape of a Cross to remind us of our hope, and as he does so, he says the words of Genesis 3: Remember, man, that thou art dust, and unto dust thou shalt return. We make no response to these words; we simply return to our pews. After we leave the church, we leave the ashes on our foreheads until they wear off naturally from the course of the day's activities. They are a public witness to those things our society does not wish to embrace: the reality of death, and the hope of resurrection in Our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Ash Wednesday Masses, February 18, will be at 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. You are welcome to attend either service.

APPALACHIAN EXPERIENCE Next weekend, February 14/15, the Appalachian Experience group will hold a bake sale to raise funds for this year’s trip. All bakers may drop off their baked goods in the Narthex before the Mass they attend. Thank you!

Would you like to take part in this year’s Appalachian Experience trip? A group is organizing to participate in the Housing Repair Program based at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Clintwood, VA the week of June 13-20.

High School students (as of Fall, 2015) and adults are eligible to participate. Participants must read the Rules and Expectations and sign an Agreement & Permission Form. Those 18 years of age or older are required by the Diocese of Youngstown to take Child Protection Policy Training and be fingerprinted.

A tentative commitment is required by February 23. Expenses & Fundraising It costs $275.00 per person for the fee to pay for lodging, materials, and related expenses. Plus additional funds are needed for the group’s gas and food expenses for the week. Bake sales are held the third Sunday of each month to help raise funds for the trip (additional fundraising plans are in the works). We also welcome donations and sponsorships for our volunteers. For more information about getting involved in this year’s trip or how you may further support this effort, please contact Dan & Séan Fejes (330-274-2481), pick up a flyer from the Narthex, and/or check out our Appalachian Experience website page under Ministries & Organizations (flyer & participation form links available).

CONFIRMATION 2015 Our congratulations are extended to the young people of our parish who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. Let us give thanks to God that the life of faith continues to flourish in St. Joseph. We welcome the work of the Spirit which these now fully initiated members represent in our parish life.

Julieanne Czerny Adelaide Schweickert

Steve Duber Alyssa McSwain

Stephen Glova Jacob Ober

Jason Green Alexis Rushnok

Collin Gross Tyler Schilling

Devin Hukill Maggie Semety

Bianca Marinelli Mira Soukenik

Kellie Ristau

TETÉLESTAI 2015 Cleveland Performing Ar t s M in is t r i e s ’ musical passion play “Tetélestai” will be presented at Holy Angels Church, 18205 Chillicothe Rd., Chagrin Falls, OH 44023, on February, 13, 14, and 15. Tetélestai’s dramatic stage production and timeless music tell the story of Jesus’ trial, execution, and resurrection in a visual way that will leave a lasting impression. This is a great way to enhance your Lenten journey and to prepare for the Holy Days of the Easter season. Performances will be at 8:00 p.m. in Friday and Saturday and 2:00 p.m. Sunday. Doors will open one hour before performance time. There is no charge, but free-will offerings will be accepted. For more in format ion , p le ase v i s i t www.livethepassion.org. LIVING WITH BENEDICT WEEKEND Single young men between the ages of 18 and 45 who are interested in discerning God’s will for their lives are invited to participate in the “Living with Benedict” monastic spirituality weekend at Saint Andrew’s Benedictine Abbey in Cleveland (near University Circle) that will take place February 13 -15 . P lease contac t Fr. Finbar at finbar@cbhs.edu or 216-721-5300, ext. 273. You can also visit standrewabbey.org. The theme will be “The Spirit of Lent.” The next “Living with Benedict” weekend will be June 12-14. PORTAGE COUNTY MEN WHO COOK

Catholic Charities Serving Portage and Stark Counties will host its annual Portage County Men Who Cook event on Saturday, February 14. In keeping with Valentine’s Day, our theme this year is “Showing Heart for

Others.” The event will be held at Immaculate Conception Parish Hall in Ravenna. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Don’t miss this evening of fun, food, and prizes. For more info. about tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and other related items, please contact George Garchar or Judi Wise at 330-297-7745. MARDI GRAS BEER TASTE St. Luke Parish is hosting it’s 5th Annual Mardi Gras Beer Taste on Saturday, February 14, at the St. Luke Banquet Hall, 5225 South Ave., Boardman. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and tasting begins at 6:00 p.m. Come out to this event that features Samuel Adams beers and enjoy food, music, dancing, a Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle, and more! Tickets are $25.00 per person and are available at their parish office where they are also taking reservations for tables of eight. Please call 330-782-9783 for further information.

BURNING OF PALMS Weather permitting, we will be burning palms today at the beginning of PSR. Our snow date for this annual liturgy will be Sunday, March 1. Please bring your old

palms to the church Narthex or drop them off at the Parish Center or Religious Education offices.

CHILDREN’S MASS PSR Children’s Mass is today, February 8, at 11:15 a.m. During the Children’s Mass, our PSR students participate in all aspects of the Sunday liturgy. They will be serving as lectors and ushers, write petitions, plan the environment, greet, sing, and more. The result is a hands-on experience of the Mass that is unlike any other. We encourage all parents and families to make plans to attend 11:15 Mass on this day.

NO PSR CLASSES ~ Sunday, February 15

WINTER GAMES – DONATIONS NEEDED This year’s Winter Games will be held during PSR on February 22! We are asking for donations of old trophies that we can be repurposed for the games. Any old trophies or medallions will do. You can drop these off during office hours at the Parish Center or on Sundays in the narthex. Also, we need volunteers for the big day. If you haven’t helped out at the “games” before, it is a lot of fun! If you have any questions, please contact Peg Haney at 330-274-2268 or phaney@stjosephmantua.com.

RICE BOWLS PSR will once again be participating in the Rice Bowl program during Lent. Rice Bowl collects monetary donations to feed the poor at home and around the world. This year, St. Joseph Parish was the recipient of a mini-grant from Rice Bowl for our Free Community Meal program! The program offers some of the best online activities around. Check them out at http://ricebowls.org.

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. Nominations must be

received at the Diocesan Offices by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 13 (please mail by February 11). For more info. and a nomination form, please visit our parish website, http://doy.org, or contact the Parish Office (330-274-2253 or parishoffice@stjosephmantua.com).

BRINGING THE GOSPEL TO THE FAITHFUL “All this I do for the sake of the Gospel, so that I too may have a share in it.” Many women and men entered the consecrated life and the priesthood for the sake of bringing the Gospel to all the faithful. As we celebrate the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life, consider that God may be calling you to have a share in bringing the Gospel to others as a priest or religious brother or sister. For more information, please call Fr. Christopher Luoni at 330-744-8451 or cluoni@youngstowndiocese.org.

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Sun. 9:30-10:50 a.m. .....PSR Classes/Burning of Psalms (Clssrm/Grnds) 9:30-11:00 a.m. .....RCIA (PC) 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. 10:00-11:30 a.m. ...Bible Study (PC) 6:30-8:30 p.m. .......Umpire Training Class (Music Rm./#3) 7:00-9:00 p.m. .......Boy Scout Mtg. (Hall) Wed. 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. Sat. 9:00 a.m.-Noon......Umpire Training Class (Hall) After Mass..............Appalachian Experience Bake Sale (Narthex) Sun. No PSR or CLOW 9:30 a.m..................Doughnut Social (Hall) 9:30-11:00 a.m. .....RCIA (PC) After Masses..........Appalachian Experience Bake Sale (Narthex)

4C’s COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND The Crestwood Coalition for Community Care Food Cupboard is finding itself in need of replenishing its food reserves. Your help for families in need is greatly appreciated. Items that are needed include: canned and boxed items, laundry and cleaning supplies, and paper and products. St. Joseph’s monthly collection is next weekend, February 14/15. Thanks for the helping hand! THE GOOD NEWS The first reading today from the Book Job speaks to the toil, turbulence, and tragedy often encountered in life. The reading from Matthew’s Gospel. However, tells how Jesus offers meaning and hope despite the adversity. Against the turbulence and tragedy that persists today, the Church continues to offer hope and meaning through the Gospel (“the good news”). The Catholic Exponent, your diocesan newspaper, shines the light of the Gospel on the world’s troubles to help us understand, offering news, commentary, Scripture reflection, and adult faith formation. Subscribe or renew your subscription today by dropping the “Special Contribution Envelope” for your packet in the collection basket. Find hope and meaning. Read the Exponent.

2015 BISHOP’S APPEAL FOR CATHOLIC CHARITIES AND CHURCH

Changing Lives…One Family at a Time The Annual Bishop’s Appeal for Catholic Charities and Church offers Catholics in the Diocese of Youngstown an opportunity to respond to Jesus’ teaching in Matthew’s Gospel, Chapter 25 . . . that when we serve those in need, we are in fact serving Him. The Appeal is the primary funding source that allows

Catholic Charities to continue Changing Lives…One Family at a Time right here in our six-county diocese. Please come to Mass next weekend prepared to make a commitment to the Appeal. Thank you!

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 Director of Vocations at 330-744-7451.

~ For the Week of Feb. 8 - 15 ~