PARISH STAFF

Rev. Edward Stafford Pastor

Deacon Gerry Scopilliti Permanent Deacon

Sr. Joyce Schreiber, SND Pastoral Associate

Mrs. Margaret Haney Director of Religious Education

Mr. Bill Davies Music Minister

Mrs. Kathi Trares Parish Secretary

Mrs. Cindy Clark Business Office Manager

Mrs. Ruth Fitzgerald Ox Roast Fair Volunteer 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)

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

7:00-9:00 p.m.

HOLY ROSARY First Saturday each month

4:20 p.m.

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Ox Roast Fair!

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

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

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TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

October 22, 2017

POWER STRUGGLE Power struggles occur on every level of society, from the world stage to relationships at work, to our own homes. We struggle for position in the hierarchy of power: Who has power over whom? How do they wield it? What is the source of that power? What is the healthy response? In this Sunday's Gospel reading the Pharisees engage Jesus in a power struggle over whether Jews should show tribute to Caesar by paying taxes. Jesus' response puts this and every struggle for power into perspective. In harmony with the words of Isaiah and Paul, Jesus teaches us that God is the ultimate source of all power--the power of earthly rulers, the Pharisees, Jesus, the Church, and the power within ourselves. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

PASTOR’S CORNER As the passage for today from the Gospel of Matthew reflects, we know that Jesus was plotted against and entrapped by the righteous religious Pharisees. Jesus must have great empathy for political candidates and government officials that endure such harmful manipulation. The question that arises that is of most importance is; what belongs to God? We all belong to God and the entire created world is God’s gift to us. Human beings are entrusted with the tremendous responsibility of sharing fairly and equitably the many gifts that only come to us from our loving God and Father. This isn’t about partisan politics. It is about recognizing that we are made in the image and likeness of our Creator. The potential we have is rooted in God’s deep love and generosity to us, in bestowing upon His human family this great dignity and opportunity. May we strive to live up to the challenge of respecting the life and dignity of all that God has created.

—Fr. Ed Stafford

LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE—10/28-29:

5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. SERVERS *Server Needed J. Rowe C. Gross G. Lesnak

LECTORS M. Clapp M. Hyland B. Curtin J. Horvath M. Hyland A. Shultz

EUCH. MIN. G. Scopilliti C. DeLair T. Gross K. Gray J. Duriak D. Rich-Gross P. Fussaro C. Casalicchio B. Kasubick B. Colin D. O’Donnell M. Feddor G. Scopilliti G. Scopilliti MASS SET-UP Staff W. Custer R. Skocdopole/ CLEANERS C. Vanek L. Safko

STEWARDSHIP WAY OF LIFE SUNDAY COLLECTION (10/15): $4,866.65 ONLINE GIVING (10/15): $1,518.00 WEEKLY AMOUNT NEEDED: $6,125.00 OVER/UNDER: +$ 259.00 # OF ENVELOPES & ONLINE: 168 (of 463) STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT Everything we are and everything we have belongs to God. We aren’t “owners” of anything, we are merely “stewards” of the gifts God has given each of us. All God is asking is that we give back a portion of what He gave us. This is the essence of Stewardship. God should be our first priority in everything. All else comes second.

LITURGIES FOR THE WEEK Sun. 8:30 a.m. Mass ............ Noreen Custer 11:15 a.m. Mass .......... Carl Flynn Mon. No Liturgy Tues. 8:00 a.m. Mass ............ People of St. Joseph Wed. 8:00 a.m. Mass ............ Rev. Michael Smar Thur. 8:00 a.m. Mass ............ Matlida & Ferdinand Norden Fri. No Liturgy Sat. 4:00-4:30 p.m. Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass ............ Rudy Wojtecki Sun. 8:30 a.m. Mass ............ Rosetta Kruis 11:15 a.m. Mass .......... Ann Dvorak CARE NOTES Feel free to pick up “Care Notes” in the Narthex. These pamphlets provide info. on various topics that may help you or someone you know that is experiencing difficulty in their life.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION What makes the Eucharistic Prayers for Masses with Children different from the others? First, there is the intended assembly, which is described as comprised of mostly children of school age. There are three Eucharistic Prayers for Masses with Children available to us now in the missal. The first one has a very simple form, easily grasped by even a young child. The second has a great deal of participation by the assembly--repeated sung acclamations. The third has a number of variations that can be tricky for a priest to handle if he hasn't prepared carefully. All of this work does point to a true treasure of our tradition: children are part of the Sunday assembly, precisely because they are baptized members of Christ's body. By contrast, the churches of the Reformation tend to look upon children as members in training, and see worship as an adult activity. Sunday school happens downstairs while the adults celebrate Holy Communion upstairs. In a phrase, that's not Catholic. Children belong to Christ and to the assembly. So, the desire to care for the children in the assembly, to draw them into the prayer, and to adapt our rituals and texts to their needs is deeply Catholic, a true pastoral effort to help draw everyone into the praise of God.

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

Mon: Rom 4:20-25; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 12:13-21 Tues: Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19,20b-21; Ps 40:7-10,17; Lk 12:35-38 Wed: Rom 6:12-18; Ps 124:1b-8; Lk 12:39-48 Thur: Rom 6:19-23; Ps 1:1-4,6; Lk 12:49-53 Fri: Rom 7:18-25a; Ps 119:66,68,76-77,93-94; Lk 12:54-59 Sat: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16 To Prepare For Next Weekend’s Mass . . . Sun: Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18:2-4,47,51; 1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40

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:

Joe Robine Sabina Delgado Kathy Morris Cheryl Erickson Joan Kodash Bunny Fritz Mary Ann Feddor Dean Kohanyi Natalie Jahn Kathy Morcarski Zoe Craig (Pinter) Sharon Olszak Alivia Julliana Tammy Cozzone Sarah Tedrick Marcia Verardi Klara Rose Fitzpatrick Timothy Holka Reynaldo S. Bernardo Barb Moore Chuck Holka Lily Peterson Ralph Cooper Mary Leinen Kyle Painley Josephine Rizzo Vicki Kotkowski Debbie Fahl Brian Cole Courtney Tayerle

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

TODAY IS WORLD MISSION SUNDAY . . .

a day that leads us to the heart of our Christian faith – leads us to mission! Your generosity on World Mission Sunday supports the work of priests, religious and lay leaders in the Missions who share our faith with those most in need. This year we can even “chat” with our

chief missionary, Pope Francis, and learn more about his missions and missionaries. Learn more at ChatWithThePope.org. Chat – Pray – Give this World Mission Sunday.

IN REMEMBRANCE The Church has a long tradition of remembering those who have died, to the love and mercy of God. We do this in a special way on the Feast of All Souls’ Day observances and throughout November. Our Book of the Names of the Dead is in the Narthex during October for you to add the names of loved ones who have passed away.

This is a Holy Day of Obligation on which we celebrate the Church Triumphant -- all the Saints in Heaven, canonized or unknown. Let us rejoice in all the men and women, blest in the eyes of the Lord, who celebrate the heavenly liturgy. They stand in God's holy place and sing of the love the Father has bestowed upon them through the blood of the Lamb.

ALL SAINTS DAY MASSES Wednesday, November 1

7:00 p.m.

The feasts of All Saints and All Souls stress the reality of death, resurrection, punishment, or reward.

ALL SOULS’ DAY COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED

Thursday, November 2 7:00 p.m.

ALL SOULS’

REMEMBRANCE November 4/5

All Masses

FIRST STEP FOR CHANGE Next weekend we will be wrapping up the First Step for Change campaign in our parish. Please remember to bring your filled baby bottle with you to Mass next week and drop off in the baskets in the Narthex. It is important that you bring your bottle back to church so that we can re-use it next year. Thank you for your cooperation. We thank the Mantua Knights of Columbus Council #3766 and the Kalman family for co-chairing this Catholic Charities effort.

GIFTS OF JERUSALEM Holy Land gifts will be here in the Narthex the weekend of October 28/29. There will be a display of handmade articles such as nativity scenes,

crucifix, rosary, the Last Supper, and many beautiful religious articles. Because of conflict in the region, many Christian families in Bethlehem are struggling to make ends meet. Holy Land Gifts represents over 100 Christian families who make a living selling traditional olive wood handcrafts and religious articles. When you purchase one of these beautiful gifts, you are helping artisans in the Holy Land provide for their families and live and work with dignity in a region fraught with tension. Thank you for supporting this project to keep the Christians present in the Holy Land of Jesus’ birth. For more info., please visit www.giftsofjerusalem.com.

COOKIE DONATIONS REQUESTED The Catholic prison ministry team at Trumbull Correctional Institution in Leavittsburg is holding a Spiritual Weekend Retreat November 2-5 for Catholic inmates. In addition to your prayers for their 6th successful weekend retreat, the ministry team is asking for donations of cookies. The participants love homemade cookies—the bigger the better! This is the only time they’re able to receive these special treats. To donate cookies, drop them off on disposable plates at the Parish Office absolutely no later than Wed., Nov. 1 (you may also bring them to the 7:00 p.m. Mass for All Saints). Please call the Parish Office (330-274-2253) or Pat Smith (330-274-8335) with any questions.

MAJOR CHURCH CLEANING It’s been quite a number of years since we’ve had a major cleaning of our worship space. As a jumpstart to all our holidays coming up and before we all get too busy with our own holiday preparations, we’re planning a cleaning day on Saturday, November 4, starting at 8:30 a.m. In addition to our faithful church cleaners, this event is open to all of our parishioners who would like to help. Also, a great opportunity for those needing service hours fulfilled. Tasks include wiping down the pews using Murphy’s Oil Soap, washing windows, and getting rid of as many cobwebs as possible. All cleaning products will be provided but rags and pails are needed. If you’d like to bring your special tools to clean with, by all means, do so. Pizza and drinks will be provided for lunch afterwards.

2017 CHILI BASH The St. Helen Unicycle Drill team is hosting a Chili Bash with special guest “Tracer” on Saturday, October 28, Noon-6:00 p.m. Held at the Hungarian Cultural Center of NE Ohio, 12027 Rd., Hiram, in a heated pavilion and outdoors, your meal ticket includes sampling of 18 chili recipes, authentic Hungarian Kolbasz sandwich, cabbage noodles & goulash, as well as a soda, water, or coffee, and a dessert. Pre-sale tickets for this adult only event is $16.00 ea. or $30.00/couple (beer & wine extra). Pre-sale dinner tickets will be available until October 21 at St. Helen’s parish office (330-564-5805), Geauga Feed & Grain Supply, Middlefield Bank in Newbury, and Mantua Station Drug Co. Tickets at the door are $18.00 ea. or $34.00/couple. Dancing, cornhole, 50/50 raffle and a Chinese Auction will also be part of this fun event. Proceeds go to reduce expenses to get the team to Florida to participate in the Citrus Parade on December 30. For more inf., contact Steve Kekedy (sdkekedy@windstream.net). GOOD EXAMPLE A good example is the tallest kind of preaching.

—African saying

CASINO NIGHT Blessed Sacrament Parish in Warren is hosting a Casino Night on Saturday, October 28, at the Covelli Center Gym (229 E. Front St., Youngstown, OH 44503). Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and walk-ins are welcome. This event features 50/50 raffle, black jack & poker tables, food & beer. A Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament begins at 5:30 p.m. with a $100 buy-in fee equals $8,000 chips (extra $2,000 in chips with registration by October 26) &70% payout (balance of proceeds benefit Blessed Sacrament Parish). Must be minimum of 18 years of age to attend. For more details, please visit bspcc.org or call 330-372-2215. VETERAN’S DAY MASS & RECEPTION The Student Council of St. Patrick School in Kent invites all veterans to attend a special Veteran’s Day Mass at 8:30 a.m. with a reception to follow at St. Patrick Parish, 313 N. DePeyster St., on Thursday, November 9. If you’d like to attend, please R.S.V.P. by Monday, November 6 (330-673-7232 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Mon.-Fri.). Please forward this invitation to any local veterans. REACHING OUT TO SERVICE MEMBERS Any parishioners that have family members serving our country or who are vets are asked to please provide names, addresses, and current status to Angi Daczko (adaczko@roadrunner.com). St. Joseph Cares reaches out to them each year near Veteran’s Day, November 11, thanking them for their service to our great country.

FIRST COMMUNION PARENTS’ MEETING THIS Sunday at 9:45 a.m. in Hughes Hall

BLESSING OF BIBLES FOR CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES There will be a presentation and blessing of the Bibles for all Confirmation candidates and their parents on Sunday, October 22, at the 11:15 a.m. Mass. Candidates will attend class as usual. Parents, please be at the church by 10:30 a.m. to practice the blessing with your students. For more information contact Peg Haney (330-274-2268 or phaney@stjosephmantua.com).

CLOW MINISTER SCHEDULE FOR 11:15 MASS Oct. 22nd Eileen Haney Nov. 5th Michelle Clayton Oct. 29th Julie Englehart Nov. 12th Jackie Workman

CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE KITCHEN NEEDS YOUR HELP! Once again this year, PSR will be doing the kitchen concession for the Garden Club’s Christmas Boutique. We are in need of homemade soups and pies. We are also looking for volunteers who can help us cook and run the kitchen on the day of the Boutique. Sign-up sheets for food donations and work shifts are in the school hallway. Thank you in advance for your generous donations of food and/or time. If you have any questions, contact Peg Haney.

BEYOND THE PEW Be sure to check out Beyond the Pew, a YouTube video series from Ablaze Ministries. Ablaze was formed to minister to youth and reach out to parents. As the number one influence on children, parents shape and mold them in ways that will affect their entire lives. This includes their faith life. Parents set the example for their children of what it looks like to have a relationship with God. A short video is offered every week on a different topic so that they can grow in knowledge of the faith and have something to work with and pray with throughout the week. The hope is to equip parents with guides, tools, tips, and encouragement in leading kids closer to Christ. Please visit the Beyond the Pew link on our parish website or go to www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5UIEVBGTwM. GIVE TO GOD WHAT IS GOD’S You belong to Christ and Christ is God’s! How will you respond to so great a love? Is He asking you to follow Him by serving in the priesthood or consecrated life? Please contact Fr. Christopher Luoni (330-744-8451 or cluoni@youngstowndiocese.org). START TALKING! PORTAGE

This local group of public and community partners meets once a month to form opinions, ideas, and work together as a team to help fight the drug epidemic. You are invited to come make a difference on Tuesday, October 24, at Christ Lutheran Church,

10827 Main St., Mantua. Look for informational flyers in the Narthex or check out their Facebook page for information and resources. BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S FASHION SHOW LUNCHEON The Walsh University Women’s Committee will host a “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” Fashion Show and Luncheon on Saturday, November 4, at Brookside Country Club. Featuring a silent auction including home décor and gifts for all seasons, jewelry, handbags and more. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. for early shopping, with lunch served at noon and the Fashion Show immediately afterward. Registration is required by October 27. Seating is assigned in the order received. For additional information, call Lucia at 330-244-4752 or register online at www.walsh.edu/fashionshow.

Sun. ~ World Mission Collection Weekend ~ After Mass ................... Boy Scout Wreath Sales (Narthex) 9:40-11:00 a.m. ........... PSR Classes (School Bldg.) 9:45-11:00 a.m. ........... RCIA (PC) At 11:15 a.m. Mass .... CLOW (Conf. Rm.) 1:00 & 2:00 p.m. ......... Mantua Soccer Games (Fields) Mon. 6:00-8:00 p.m. ............. G.S. Troop #90188 (Rm. #3) 6:30-7:30 p.m. ............. G.S. Troop #90311 (Rm. #2) 6:30-7:30 p.m. ............. Exercise Class (1/2 Hall) 7:00 8:00 p.m. ............. Cub Scout Den Mtgs. (Classrooms) Tues. 10:00-11:30 p.m. ........ Bible Study (PC) 6:00-9:00 p.m. ............. Renewing Women (Rm. #9) 7:00-9:00 p.m. ............. Boy Scout Mtg. (Hall) Wed. 7:00 p.m. ...................... Men’s Renewal Team Mtg. (Rm. #9) 8:00 p.m. ...................... AA Mtg. (Hall) Thur. 8:30 a.m. ...................... New Rosary Prayer Group (Church) 6:00 p.m. ...................... Worship Committee Mtg. (PC) 6:00-7:30 p.m. ............. G.S. Troop #90015 Mtg. (Rm. #3) 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 (Sch. Bldg.) Sat. 6:00-11:00 p.m. .......... AA Halloween Party (Hall) After Mass ................... Holy Land Gifts (Narthex) After Mass ................... Boutique Raffle Tickets (Narthex) Sun. ~ Return First Step for Change Bottles ~ After Masses ............... Holy Land Gifts (Narthex) After Masses ............... Boutique Raffle Tickets (Narthex) 9:40-11:00 a.m. ........... PSR Classes (School Bldg.) 9:45-11:00 a.m. ........... RCIA (PC) At 11:15 a.m. Mass .... CLOW (Conf. Rm.) 12:30-2:00 p.m. .......... Free Community Meal (Hall)

~ For the Week of Oct. 22 – 29 ~

FREE COMMUNITY MEALS

St. Joseph Parish’s next Free Community Meals is on Sunday, October 29, 12:30-2:00 p.m. in Hughes Hall. Our Men of St. Joseph group are hosting and will be helped by the 4th grade PSR class. 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. Please join us for food and fellowship. Everyone is welcome to attend!

For a schedule, please visit our website page, https://stjosephmantua.com/free-community-meals.

If you would like to do more,

please contact Peg Haney (330-274-2268 or phaney@stjosephmantua.com).

ST. JOSEPH’S GARDEN CLUB

Thirty-Third Annual

Sunday, November 12, 2017

9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Featuring . . . Hand-Crafted Items, Food Available All Day, Door Prizes, Free Admission & Parking

Prizes: Decorated Christmas Tree Handcrafted Quilt Holiday Decoration $100 Cash / Plush Toy

Raffle Tickets Sold After Masses October 28/29 & November 4/5

ATTENTION JR. HIGH & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS—Do you need community service hours? Help is needed 8:00-9:00 a.m. to assist crafters carry their items into the Hall. Please call Marlene (330-274-8145) to lend a hand or for more information.

Christmas Boutique

PORTAGE COUNTY DINNER & DOCTRINE The Catholic Parishes of Portage County are once again sponsoring a monthly Dinner & Doctrine series for Catholics of the area to be held at The Overlook, 1519 Overlook Rd., Twin Lakes (formerly the Twin Lakes Country Club). The evenings include a buffet dinner beginning at 6:00 p.m. (with a cash bar) followed by a guest speaker, 7:00-8:00 p.m. This presentation will be Tuesday, November 14, featuring Natalie Kertes Weaver, PhD. Her topic for the evening will be “Love & Limits: A Theology of Hope and Dying”. Dr. Weaver is a Professor of Religious Studies and Co-Director of the Theology and Pastoral Studies graduate program at Ursuline College. In addition Dr. Weaver is an author, speaker and blogger with areas of interest and expertise including: feminist theology; theology of suffering; theology of the family; religion and violence; and (inter)sex and theology. Tickets are $25.00 per person and advanced reservations are required by Monday, November 6, with your ticket purchase through Parish Office (330-274-2253) – checks should be made out to OLPH. SNOWPLOWING BIDS

St. Joseph Church is now accepting bids for snow plowing for this winter. We need someone to remove the snow from the asphalt

drives and parking areas as well as the Rectory concrete drive when the snow exceeds 2”. We would like a per plow price. Salting would only take place if we contact you. You can drop off an estimate or fax it to 330-274-2254 or email Jason at firecrew1@hotmail.com.

BULLETIN NUMBER: 910078 CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS:

St. Joseph Church 11045 St. Joseph Blvd. Mantua, OH 44255

TELEPHONE: 330-274-2253 CONTACT PERSON: Kathi Trares EMAIL: ktrares@stjosephmantua.com SOFTWARE: MSPublisher 2016 Adobe Acrobat X Pro Acrobat Distiller X Windows 10 PRINTER: Konica Minolta C360SeriesPCL TRANSMISSION TIME: Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. JSP TRAINER: Rhonda Cavalier BULLETIN FOR SUNDAY: October 22, 2017 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT: 1 through 7 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: