THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER April 19, 2015

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

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GOD’S WORD TODAY The Easter season is a time of mystagogy. Mystagogy is an ancient word that simply means “unfolding the mysteries.” During the Easter season, the Church unfolds the mysteries of Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection so that the newly baptized, along with the entire community of believers, can grasp more fully the meaning of the paschal mystery. Today’s scriptures offer a lesson in mystagogy for us all. Jesus’ place in salvation history is recounted by Saint Peter in the first reading and interpreted by Jesus himself in the Gospel passage. Like students who sit at the feet of their master, let us gather around the table of God’s word, asking God to open our hearts and minds to a renewed sense of the meaning of the paschal mystery in our lives.

From Saint Margaret Sunday Missal, © J. S. Paluch Co.

PASTORAL STAFF

Rev. Michael P. Garvey 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 7:15 a.m. Mon. 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 Well, here we are again, ready to continue our celebration of the fifty days of Easter. But before we proceed ahead, let me express my thanks to all who helped make our Holy Week liturgies very beautiful and uplifting. We had many compliments about the environment. Great job, Chuck and crew! Those who received sacraments were well prepared and entered our celebrations with a joyful spirit. Special thanks go to Sister Joyce and Tina Sargiovanni. We have others who helped greatly; they will be the unsung heroes, but the choir did sing well. Thanks for a good response to our various collections. Your generosity is impressive. One further note, however. Easter attendance was good, but let’s stay engaged in our parish liturgical life. Gathering for Eucharist was the hallmark for the early Church. We, too, need to keep that identity to journey the road that leads to the Kingdom of Jesus Our Lord! God bless.

Fr. Mike Garvey

LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE—4/25-26:

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

LECTORS A. Brunton J. D’Aurelio D. Engelhart J. Horvath T. Murphy D. Engelhart

EUCH. MIN. J. Robine D. Festa B. Bash T. Sargiovanni V. Festa G. Scopilliti G. Scopilliti G. Scopilliti R. Skocdopole B. Haas A. Wetshtein J. Jakacki P. Workman M. Jakacki R. Workman SUPPORT MINISTRIES: MASS SET-UP S. Ebie A. Wetshtein/E. & S. Glova CLOW CATECHISTS J. Engelhart BREAD BAKER J. Kennedy CLEANERS J. Garey

STEWARDSHIP WAY OF LIFE SUNDAY COLLECTION (4/12): $4,822.00 ONLINE GIVING (4/12): $ 375.00 WEEKLY AMOUNT NEEDED: $5,875.00 OVER/UNDER: —$ 678.00 # OF ENVELOPES & ONLINE: 153 (of 568) CHILDREN’S OFFERING: $ 0

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT: 50 DAYS OF JOY & GRATITUDE Jesus asks the two disciples, “Why are you troubled? And why do questions arise in your hearts?” Just as Jesus was trying to put the disciples at ease, he offers the same comfort to us in our daily lives. Once the disciples were able to recognize him, they experienced great joy. When we take the time to stop and recognize Jesus in our daily lives, we can share in the fullness and joy of the Resurrection. How is Christ present in your daily life? How can you recognize him better in ordinary situations?

LITURGIES FOR THE WEEK Sun. 8:30 a.m. Mass...... Michael Wolf 11:15 a.m. Mass ... Anne Robine Mon. No Liturgy Tues. 8:00 a.m. Mass...... People of St. Joseph Wed. 8:00 a.m. Mass...... For Secretaries Thur. 8:00 a.m. Mass...... Bob Fejes 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...... Rudy Wojtecki 11:15 a.m. Mass ... Josie Eisele

SYMPATHY We extend our sympathy to the family and friends of Dan Brezovec, husband of Kay, who recently passed away. May this family find comfort and healing knowing that Dan is now with God.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION With the Easter season well under way, we now resume our survey of the sacrament of the sick. The pastoral care of the sick will be misunderstood if we start from the vantage point of the sickroom. Begin with the Sunday assembly, from which the sick person has been separated by the crisis of illness, and whose absence is given expression in prayer and service. The goal is to extend the consolation of the Lord’s presence at the table to those who are apart from it, and for the assembly to enfold them in prayer. Secondarily, the goal is to teach people what the Church desires for all those who are sick. Seeing ministers dispatched to the sick from Mass every Sunday might help a caregiver realize that their dear one can also receive Communion. Witnessing the anointing of a woman facing surgery might help another person to overcome hesitation and ask for the sacrament’s healing and strength. Society’s impulse may be to marginalize the sick, but the tradition of our community is to see them at the center of our life. When Roman persecutors ordered St. Lawrence the Deacon to hand over the jewels of the church, he assembled a motley crew of the sick and the infirm and announced with all humility, “Behold, my lord, the treasures of the church of Christ.”

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

Mon: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 Tues: Acts 7:51-8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Wed: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 Thur: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Fri: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Sat: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3,6-7,16-17; Mk 16:15-20 To Prepare For Next Weekend’s Mass . . . Sun: Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118:1,8-9,21-23,26,28,29; 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18

THIS WEEK’S READINGS

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PRAYER INTENTIONS

Suzie 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 Betty Kwasny Dan Nuti Frances Strekal Andy Kollarik Jessie Urcheck Robert Quinn Andrea Turner Cheryl Erickson Amelia Miller Annette Carlisle Susan Temple Joan Kodash Wilma Holka Chuck Holka, Jr. Joe Delphia

FREE COMMUNITY MEAL Sunday, April 26 12:30-2:00 p.m.

Hughes Hall

Everyone is welcome to attend! 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. If you would like to do more, please contact Peg Haney (phaney@stjosephmantua.com or 330-274-2268).

OTHER FREE COMMUNITY MEALS IN THE AREA

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, 9003 N. Main St., Windham Serves: 2nd Tues. of month, 5:00–6:30 p.m.

Covenant Bible Church, 8146 High St., Garrettsville Serves: 3rd Tues. of month, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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

WEDNESDAYS: Lake Brady UM 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 Serves: Last Thur. of month, 5:00-6:30 p.m.

SATURDAYS: First UM Church, 263 S. Prospect St., Ravenna Serves Lunch: Every Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

BURGERS, BRATS & BROTHERS “GUYS NIGHT OUT”

Saturday, May 16 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Join us in Hughes Hall for food, drink, corn hole, poker & more.

Hosted by the Men of St. Joseph.

Come early and join us at 5:00 p.m. Mass.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Doug Engelhart at

330-958-2489 or dougengelhart@gmail.com.

25TH, 40TH, 50TH & OVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION The Diocese of Youngstown will sponsor a Wedding Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, June 14, 2:00 p.m. at St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown, honoring couples observing their 25th, 40th, 50th, and over wedding anniversaries in 2015. The Wedding Anniversary Celebration will include Mass with Bishop George V. Murry, S.J., renewal of marriage vows and a personalized certificate for each couple. Following Mass, there will be a reception for the couples and their families in the Cathedral Hall hosted by Holy Apostles Parish, Youngstown. You must make reservations in advance for this event by contacting your parish office before May 14.

2015 OX ROAST FAIR NEWS This year’s raffle has the potential of $30,000 profit! Don’t see yourself on Harley Street Glide S p e c i a l F L H X S Motorcycle? Carlton’s Harley Davidson of Mantua has offered to help the winner facilitate a sale for this prize valued at $20,599.00+. Second prize is $3,000.00 cash! The bike will be on display at the parish and various bike nights and other area events. We are asking for you to be a part of this fundraiser and turn in your sold tickets as soon as possible. More tickets are available at the Parish Office. This year’s raffle tickets may also be purchased at area events, online at stjosephmantua.weshareonline.org, or during the 52nd Ox Roast Fair, July 17-19.

CAN YOU HELP WITH OUR WISH LIST? • 3 Wooden Barrels for Beer Booths

(Texas Roadhouse donating peanuts)

• Pool Chemical Buckets with screw on lid to use as electrical box covers

• Anti-fatigue Mats for booths

• Working Refrigerators (pick-up service available; $100 donation slip provided for tax purposes )

• Soft Serve Booth Chairperson trainee

• Casino Dealers & Wheel Volunteers (training provided early for any experience level)

Please contact the Parish Office if you can help with any of these items or for more in fo rmat ion (330 -274 -2253 o r parishoffice@stjosephmantua.com).

CHAIRPEOPLE’S MEETING Sunday, April 19

9:30 a.m. in Hughes Hall

K OF C REVERSE RAFFLES Mark your calendars for two nights of entertainment fun in 2015. Reverse Raffles will be held May 9 & October 17 at the Mantua K of C Hall. Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. and Dinner begins at 7:00 p.m. Ticket price includes dinner, an open bar, musical entertainment & dancing, a chance at $1,000.00 Grand Prize along with other games of chance! Package Ticket Price: $120/couple or $100/single. Individual Event Ticket Price: $65/couple or $55/single. Tickets are available from Terry Kulka (330-813-0236).

NEW CHILDCARE CENTER Here We Grow. Coming soon to the Mantua community, New Adventures Early Learning Center. Their Four-Star approach to childcare is geared to educate young minds 6 weeks to twelve years in a nurturing environment. With convenient hours and exceptional staff they are an asset to any on the go parent. Want to learn more about their programs? Give them a call at 330-425-2030 or visit them on the web at www.newadventuresearlylearning.com. NIGHT TO HONOR MARY A Night to Honor Mary will be held Friday, May 8, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown and on Friday, May 22, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Canton. The Most Reverend George V. Murry, S.J., Bishop of Youngstown, will preside at both of these devotional services to honor Our Blessed Mother. All are invited to attend the service that will include scripture readings, a homily, hymns and recitation of the rosary.

NATURE’S LESSONS Believe one who has tried, you shall find a fuller satisfaction in the woods than in books. The trees and the rocks will teach you that which you cannot hear from the masters.

—St. Bernard of Clairvaux

SAVE THE DATE: FAITH & FAMILY FESTIVAL A day of fun and fulfillment for families and friends will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2015, beginning at 10:00 am at Hoover Park across from Walsh University at 2020 E. Maple St., North Canton, featuring popular speaker and best-selling author Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio (a presenter at the upcoming World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia), praise and worship music leader Ben Walther, and radio personality Brooke Taylor. Sponsored by the Office of Pro-Life, Marriage, and Family Life of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown. For more information, please contact dschmidt@youngstowndiocese.org or 330-744-8451 ext. 272, or go to www.faithfamilyfest.org.

FIRST COMMUNION RETREAT The First Communion Retreat is on Saturday, April 18, 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. beginning in Hughes Hall. Please bring a drink or snack to share. If you have

any questions, please contact Peg Haney at 330-274-2268 or phaney@stjosephmanta.com. First Communion will take place on Sunday, May 3, at the 11:15 a.m. Mass.

ARE YOU OPEN? The two disciples journeyed without really knowing where to go because of what happened to Christ. Inviting Him in, they came to understand the mission Jesus had for their lives. Are you opening to the mission Jesus has for your life? If that call is to the priesthood or religious life, please contact Fr. Christopher Luoni at 330-744-8451 or cluoni@youngstowndiocese.org. CREATING A CULTURE OF PROTECTION CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH ~ APRIL, 2015 The best way to protect our children and our church is for adults to learn red flag behaviors and to report concerns to supervisors. This creates a culture of protection. Sign up for a safe environment training even if you are not required. Please visit our diocesan website, http://doy.org/index.php/child-policy, for more information. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Congratulations are extended to Toni Chinchar, grade 9, who has achieved Honor Roll status at Our Lady of the Elms High School for the third quarter of the 2014-2015 school year.

FROM HOPELESS MARRIAGE TO HAPPINESS Do you feel hopeless and drained by your marriage? Retrouvaille (pronounced “ re-tro-vi” meaning rediscovery) can help you and your spouse bring fresh energy back into your marriage. The next program will begin May 22 at the Villa Maria Center in PA. Limited Space, please call early.

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Sun. ~ 4C’s Collection Weekend ~ After Masses............... Appalachian Experience Bake Sale (Narthex) After Masses............... Totally Catholic Fundraising (Hallway) 9:30-10:50 a.m. .......... PSR Classes (Classrooms) 9:30-11:00 a.m. .......... RCIA (PC) 9:30 a.m....................... Ox Roast Fair Chairpeople’s Mtg. (Hall) At 11:15 a.m. .............. CLOW (Conf. Rm.) Mon. 6:30-7:30 p.m. ............ Exercise Class (1/2 Hall) 7:30 p.m. ..................... Knights of Columbus Mtg. (K of C Hall) Tues. 10:00-11:30 a.m. ........ Bible Study (PC) 7:00-9:00 p.m. ............ Boy Scout Mtg. (Hall) Wed. 4:00 p.m. ..................... Parish Staff Mtg. (PC) 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. 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. ... Promise Homeschool Co-op (School Bldg.) Sat. Sun. 9:30-10:50 a.m. .......... PSR Classes—Last (Classrooms) At 11:15 a.m. .............. CLOW (Conf. Rm.) 12:30-2:00 p.m........... Free Community Meal (Hall)

TOTALLY CATHOLIC FUNDRAISING It is our privilege to offer you an opportunity to purchase beautiful imported hand-made Italian, Czech and Mexican rosaries, and a large variety of Catholic medals, crucifixes, necklaces, and bracelets. An assortment of First Communion, Confirmation and RCIA gift items are included. Please come past our display in the hallway after Masses April 11/12 & 18/19 and see what we are offering. Whether you need a new rosary for yourself or as a gift, or want a crucifix to wear, saint medal, bracelet, necklace or other expressive reminder of your faith, we have a variety to meet your needs. Your purchase of these quality items supports our parish youth activities and programs. Thank you for your support!

2015 BISHOP’S APPEAL FOR CATHOLIC CHARITIES AND CHURCH THANK YOU to all who made a commitment to the 2015 Bishop’s Appeal. To date 111 households have collectively committed $27,536.20 bringing us to 84% toward our Parish Appeal Goal of $32,400.00. If you have not yet made your commitment please do so by sending your response to the Parish Office. MOTHER’S DAY FLOWER FUND INTENTIONS

To remember that special someone, contributions to our Mother’s Day Flower Fund may be made by using the special envelope included in your contribution envelope packet. Donations must be received by Monday, May 4, to be printed in the bulletin. Be sure to PRINT the names of those you wish memorialize and indicate whether your

contribution is “in memory of” (deceased) or “in honor of” (living). NEW BEGINNINGS FOR WOMEN Our Women’s Spirituality Group will have its next gathering on Tuesday, May 5, 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. We will begin with prayer then move to our faith sharing topic for the evening (from Sr. Melannie’s book, With the Dawn Rejoicing) and conclude with a social. No preparation. No cost. No homework. Come and enjoy. Be spirituality refreshed. All women welcome.

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 Apr. 19 - 26 ~