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Liturgical Calendar, Mass Intentions, and Readings From the Pastor’s Desk

The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 24, 2021

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Sunday, January 31: The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Deuteronomy 18: 15-20; Psalms 95: 1-2, 6-7, 7-9 (8); First Corinthians 7: 32-35; Mark 1: 21-28

Tuesday, January 26: Saints Timothy and Titus, Bishops (Memorial): Second Timothy 1: 1-8 or Titus 1: 1-5; Psalms 96: 1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a, 10; Mark 3: 31-35

Sunday, January 24: The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time/ The Sunday of the Word of God: Jonah 3: 1-5, 10; Psalms 25: 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 (4a); First Corinthians 7: 29-31; Mark 1: 14-20

12::30 PM Mass St. Joseph for: Alphorsamma Pasala (D) by: St. Joseph Church

Friday, January 29: Hebrews 10: 32-39; Psalms 37: 3-4, 5-6, 23-24, 39-40; Mark 4: 26-34

12:30 PM Mass St. Joseph for: Rev. Dr. Richard E. Pride II (D) by: St. Joseph Church

Saturday, January 30: Hebrews 11: 1-2, 8-19; Luke 1: 69-70, 71-72, 73-75; Mark 4: 35-41

9:00 AM Mass St. Joseph Church for: The deceased sisters of the Ursulines of Brown County (D) by: St. Joseph Church 11:00 AM Mass St. Joseph Church for: Charles Hooten (SI) by: Linda Knight for: Mary Beth Friedhoff (SI) by: The Manning Family

9:00 AM Mass St. Joseph Church for: Rev. Jamie Weber (SI) by: St. Joseph Church for: Rev. Allen Tarlton, OSB (AD) by: Wilma Smith 11:00 AM Mass St. Joseph Church for: Linda Knight (SI) by: Linda Kniight for: Mark Wilson (SI) by: Lee Wilson

Monday, January 25: Conversion of Paul, Apostle (Feast): Acts 22: 3-16 or Acts 9: 1-22; Psalms 117: 1bc, 2; Mark 16: 15-18

And Jesus said to them: Come after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. 18 And immediately leaving their nets, they followed him. MK 1: 17-18

12:00 PM Mass VA for: deceased Religious, Priests and Deacons of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and deceased priests of the Archdiocese of Military Services by: Father Rey

Thursday, January 28: St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest, Religious, Doctor (Memorial: Hebrews 10: 19-25; Psalms 24: 1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; Mark 4: 21-25

12:00 PM Mass Children’s Hospital for: deceased Religious, Priests and Deacons of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and deceased priests of the Archdiocese of Military Services by: Father Rey

Wednesday, January 27: St. Angela Merici, Virgin, Religious Founder: Hebrews 10: 11-18; Psalms 110: 1, 2, 3, 4; Mark 4: 1-20

Join Us for Bible Study:

Monday at 6:15 PM

All are welcome to join us. Zoom

can be used on your computer, your

tablet, or even your smartphone. To

get logged in: https://

us04web.zoom.us/j/338681613.

Meeting ID: 338 681 613. If you are

only able to join by phone, call: 312-

626-6799. Meeting ID: 338 681 613.

(Please log in about 5-10 minutes

ahead of time.)

Dear Sisters and Brothers in the

Lord,

Today our Church celebrates the

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Let us all continue to pray for

our country and for our former

President and Vice President, and

especially for our new President and

Vice-President and their new

administration. They have their work

cut out for them.

Thank you to all of our

Extraordinary Ministers of the

Eucharist who have been taking Holy

Communion and groceries to a

number of our sick and shut-in

parishioners.

Last Sunday our Parish Council

hosted its monthly meeting. The

Council and I are looking for a few

new members. If you think the Lord

may be calling you to serve on Parish

Council, please see me.

Let us keep the Archdiocese of

Cincinnati in our prayers as they

move ahead with their Archdiocesan

Pastoral Plans.

The focus of the readings today

reminds us all to live each day

preparing for eternity.

Let us keep each other in our

prayers.

Yours in Christ,

Father Rey

Pastor

ALL Ministers—Please arrive 10 minutes before Mass, check at the Sacristy for attendance and any further instruction from the Pastor. Thank you.

Acolytes .

January 24: 9:00 AM Ron Hitzler, Kenneth King 11:00 AM Howard Tribble, Robert Johnson January 31: 9:00 AM Ron Hitzler, Ray Ravenna 11:00 AM Howard Tribble, Robert Johnson

Announcers January 24: 9:00 AM Susie Hogue/Sandy Hitzler 11:00 AM Michael McCoy January 31: 9:00 AM Susie Hogue/Sandy Hitzler 11:00 AM Felicia Johnson

Catechists

January 24: 11:00 AM Lead Catechist: Joyce Edwards January 31: 11:00 AM Lead Catechist: Joyce Edwards

Eucharistic Ministers January 24: 9:00 AM Willa Green, Anne Shaffer 11:00 AM Pam Bias-Daniels, Lester Freeman, Edna McCoy, Jack McWilliams, Shirley Robinson, Mark Patel, Reggie Lee January 31: 9:00 AM Willa Green, Anne Shaffer 11:00 AM Margo Aug, Stephanie Edwards, Lester Freeman, Bill Jefferson, Shirley Robinson, Mary Richardson, Gail Smith, Reggie Lee

Lectors January 24: 9:00 AM Koffi Akahoun, Christa Akahoun 11:00 AM Jack McWilliams, Mark Patel January 31: 9:00 AM Portia Edwards, Christa Akahoun 11:00 AM Kennedi Dukes, Darius Dukes

Ushers’ Roster

9:00 AM Shirley Colbert, Willa Green, Stan Carloss , Thomas Penland 11:00 AM Head Usher: Robin Walker Wanda Cheatham, Marilyn Tribble, Joyce Taylor, Johnnie Mays-Magruder, Bill Ware, Reggie Lee, Ronald Garvin, Robert Harris, Yolanda Roper, James Roper, Jr. James Roper, Sr., George Freeman, Larry Jerdo, Stan Carloss, Michelle Pritchett

Liturgical Ministries for January 17 through January 24

If you have a special announcement to share, please call the Parish Office or

send your news to: [email protected]

Requesting a Mass Intention: You

may request a mass intention for a

loved one or to commemorate an

important occasion. A $5 donation is

offered along with the Mass intention

request. To request a Mass, please call

or stop by the parish office, or you may

complete an envelope with your

request and drop it in the collection

box.

Sunday Collection: $ 2,614.00

E-Offerings: $ 508.87

Holy Day Collections): $ 12.00

The Baptism of the Lord: $ 335.00

Epiphany: $ 115.00

Christmas Appeal: $ 150 00

SVDP: $ 103.00

SJCC $ 25.00

Word Among Us: $ 10.00

Holy Water: $ 10.00

Mass Intentions: $ 40.00

Candles: $ 10.00

Total: $ 3,932.87

Collections

January 17, 2021

Reflection: January 24, 2021

Proclaiming the Gospel of God

Jesus is very busy in the beginning

of Mark’s gospel – proclaiming,

teaching, healing. And calling others to

come and follow. The responses of

Simon and Andrew, of James and John

were immediate: stopping what they

were doing, leaving it all behind

without hesitation – they followed

him. Stay tuned to this whole liturgical

year to see where that leads.

• What of the good news of God is

Jesus proclaiming to me today?

• How am I hesitating in giving Jesus

Christ my immediate attention and

response?

• What am I leaving behind,

stopping doing in order to follow

Jesus in more faithful ways?

Parish/Community News

Sacraments For Baptism: If you have an infant to be baptized, please call our parish office. For Marriage: Schedule through Father Rey. For Anointing of the Sick: If you or a loved one are in the hospital or expecting surgery, call the parish office. In an emergency, call (513) 284-4201. For Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA): Please call the Parish Office for more information. (513-381-4526)

Church Staff Please call the parish office at (513) 381-4526. Fax number: (513) 381-5244. Email: [email protected] • Reverend Reynaldo Taylor: Pastor

(aka Father Rey)

[email protected]

(513) 381-4526 (ext. 15)

• Mr. Dennis Edwards: Deacon

• Mrs. Shon Hubble: Music Minister

• Ms. Mary Roberson: Business

Manager (ext. 13)

• Mrs. Jean Brown: Receptionist (ext.

10)

• Ms. Stephanie Edwards: President,

Parish Council

• Mr. Robert Johnson: President,

SVDP

• Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary: (513) 331-0749

• SJCS Alumni Assn: Mrs. Joan Smith Beason (513) 659 1701 or Mrs. Mary Joyce Edwards (513) 281- 0727

School Staff

Please call the school office at (513) 381-2126. • Ms. Ashley Toney: Principal (ext. 18) • Sr. Miriam Kaeser, OSF:

Administrative Coach (ext. 20) • Ms. Mary Beth Knight: Testing

Coordinator/Grants (ext. 32) • Mr. Tom Haber: Business Manager

(ext. 20)

Website www.stjosephcincinnati.org

St. Vincent de Paul Weekly Reflection In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus says: “Come after me,

and I will make you fishers of men.” As disciples, we

are called to continue God’s work on earth. Taking

care of God’s poor is indeed living gospel values.

This month, through your gifts, the Society of St.

Vincent de Paul was able to assist families, provide

food and offer financial assistance for utility, rent and other bills. May God Bless

You! And as a volunteer with SVDP, you can help others in a way that will fit

into your busy life. Vincentians are volunteers who are people just like you from

all walks of life—those who want to help their community by giving their and

talent for the greater good. Please call Robert or Felicia Johnson (513) 254-0471)

or Linda Knight (513-344-3907) for more information.

SVDP Coat Distribution 2020 ends this week: Cincinnati winters can be

anywhere from fair to frigid, so each winter we give away free coat distributions

for our neighbors in need. Due to restrictions brought on by the COVID-19

pandemic, we are not holding our traditional coat distributions this year. Instead,

we are issuing vouchers for coats that can be redeemed at any of our seven

Cincinnati thrift stores. Neighbors in need of a coat should contact their

Conference or call our help line at 513-421-0602. Vouchers will be extended,

based on availability of coats, from November 15, 2020 through January 28,

2021. All vouchers must be redeemed within 30 days of being issued. A photo ID

for all family members receiving a coat is required.

Other Services: To safeguard public health during COVID-19, our facility

is currently closed to the public. We offer drive-through/walk-through service

for pharmacy and pantry needs. Please call ahead if you are utilizing the

pharmacy (513-345-4990) or food pantry (513-562-8850).

Remembering Our Parish in Your Will : As many of you know, every year St.

Joseph receives bequests from parishioners’ estates. We are most appreciative for

these generous gifts to our parish. Gifts such as these help us to continue to

share God’s word through our various worship programs and ministries. We are

often asked how to make such a bequest, and it is very simple. When you call or

visit your attorney, discuss adding the following language to your will or codicil:

“0.00 or 0 % of estate to be distributed to St. Joseph Catholic Church, currently located at

745 Ezzard Charles Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45203. If the church is not in existence at my

death, the distribution to it shall be made to the successor institution into which it was merged.

If there is no successor or merged institution, the bequest shall lapse.”

Feb. 3, 1:30-3:00 PM & Feb. 4, 7:00-8:30 PM

Now And At The Hour Of Our Death Zoom Seminar

It’s never too soon to begin thinking about our own funeral, end-of-life care,

and who will be making those decisions. Join us to learn about how to get started

on planning a Catholic funeral and what the Church teaches on key end-of-life

issues. For more information, go to https://resources.catholicaoc.org/event/

now-and-at-the-hour-of-our-death/2021-02-03

Topics include: pre-planning the three stages of the Catholic funeral; what the

Church really teaches about cremation; and how to approach difficult end-of-life

decisions with your loved ones from a Catholic perspective (life support, medical

power of attorney, etc.). Presenters: Mr. Jeremy Helmes, Director, Office for Divine

Worship & Sacraments and Mr. Bob Wurzelbacher, Director, Office for Respect

Life Ministries.

Parish and Community News

myEoffering

Our electronic Giving program is

an easy way to send your offerings

online. We are offering this service as a

convenience, so you no longer have to

write checks or remember to bring cash

with you on Sunday. Simply log in to

the myEoffering through the SJCC

website (www.stjosephcincinnati.org)

and set up your offering.

Online giving is easy way to access

and has many benefits for our parish,

especially during these difficult times

when you may not be able to attend

Mass but want to continue your

contributions. It is secure, safe, and easy

to manage.

Live Stream Sunday Mass

from our Website:

www.stjosephcincinnati.org

Every Sunday at 11:00 AM or watch the video at a later date.

Shop with Amazon and Benefit SJCC

Donate to SJCC through your

Amazon purchases. SJCC will receive

0.5% of your eligible purchases—-go

to https://smile.amazon.com/ch/31

-0550833 for more information, or

call the parish office.

SJCC Events for the Week of January 24

Today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, we welcome you to our public

celebration of Sunday Masses at 9:00 and 11:00 AM, and on Thursday and Friday

weekday Masses at 12:30 PM. Various hygiene procedures have been put in place

for your health and safety. Please refer to the brochure on the ushers’ table about

returning to Mass for specific information about attending Mass and practicing

social distancing. Also, we will continue to offer live streaming of our Sunday

Masses on our website. The Catholic faithful who reside in the Archdiocese and

all other Catholics continue to be dispensed from the obligation of attending

Sunday Mass. Those who are at risk or fearful that they or their family might

become sick are encouraged to stay home and join the Church by viewing live-

streamed Masses. Please go to catholiccincinnati.org for more information.

All parish events at St. Joseph continue suspended until further notice, except

as otherwise noted below.

• Our next SJCC second Tuesday-of-the month Produce Pantry is Tuesday,

February 9, 2020, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Volunteers are always

needed. For more information please call the parish office—(513) 381-4526.

CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCEMENT - The Catholic Education Foundation for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is once again providing needs-based tui-tion assistance grants to elementary school students for the 2020-2021 school year. Applications will be accepted through February 8, 2021. For more information and to apply, please visit www.catholicbestchoice.org.

Meet & Greet Men & Women

in Consecrated Life In honor of the World Day of Prayer for

Consecrated Life, the Communities of

Consecrated Life in the Archdiocese of

Cincinnati are holding a virtual meet &

greet. Young adults are invited to pray

with and meet men and women living

the consecrated life in the Archdiocese

on Wednesday, February 3 at 7: 00 PM.

More info and registration is at

tinyURL.com/CincyVocations

Today is the Sunday of the Word of God

Pope Francis instituted The Sunday of the Word of God to be held every year on

the third Sunday of Ordinary Time, with the Apostolic Letter in the form of a

Motu proprio "Aperuit illis," issued on September 30, 2019. The Pope intended it

to be a day dedicated to the celebration, reflection, and dissemination of the

Word. According to Cardinal Robert Sarah it “is a means to help people

reawaken an awareness of the importance of Sacred Scripture for our lives as

believers, beginning with its resonance in the liturgy which places us in living and

permanent dialogue with God.”

To commemorate this Sunday, perhaps dedicate some family time this week

for a brief reading of a Scripture passage, perhaps the Sunday Gospel. Given the

hectic and stressed pace of life and our typically overworked schedules, making

family time for the Bible reminds us of the need to put God first. Also, gathering

around the table of God’s Word enriches and strengthens the experience of

family.

Father of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick members of our

community and for all who are in need. Amid mental and physical suffering may

they find consolation in your healing presence. Show your mercy as you close

wounds, cure illness, make broken bodies whole and free downcast spirits. May

these special people find lasting health and deliverance, and so join us in thanking

you for all your gifts. We ask this through the Lord Jesus who healed those who

believed. Amen.

Hear Our Prayer

Prayer for Vocations

Almighty Father: You have created

for us some definite purpose. Grant

us the grace to know the path You

have planned for us in this life and

to respond with a generous “Yes.”

Make our archdiocese, parishes,

homes and hearts fruitful ground for

Your gift of vocations. May our

young people respond to Your call

with courage and zeal. Stir among

our men a desire and the strength to

be good and holy priests. Bless us

with consecrated religious and those

called to a chaste single life,

permanent deacons, and faithful

husbands and wives, who are a sign

of Christ’s love for His Church. We

commend our prayer for vocations

to You, Father, through the

intercession of Mary our Mother, in

the Holy Spirit, through Christ our

Lord. Amen.

Hospital/Nursing Home Dixon, Elizabeth: Indian Springs

Dysart, Richard: Covenant Village

Hicks, Diana: Madeira Manor

Hogue, Bennie Judson Village

Hurst, Rev. Paul: Bayley Place

Meyers, Fr. Harry: Western Hill Ret.

Richards, Kathy: Judson Village

Royston, Patty: Clovernook

Smith, Essie: Pristine Senior

Prayer List Cheatham, Wanda

Hill, Hestella,

Irby, Frances

Knight, Linda

Lampkin, Christopher

Menefield Family

Metzler, Mary

Metzler, Ron

Payne, Yolanda

Peters, Shirley

Riesenberg, Jerome H., Jr.

Rohan, Ned

Valentine-Love, Allison

Homebound/ Sick-Shut-In Charlton, Joseph

Coombs, Ophelia

Daniels, Larry

Freihofer, Alex

Gibson, Mamie

Knight, Melda

Partee, Diane

Posey, Julie

Randolph, Mary Ann

Robinson, Carolyn

Stevenson, Tonya

Tubbs, Louise

2021 Catholic

Ministries Appeal (CMA)

This weekend we will

be listening to an audio

message from

Archbishop Schnurr

explaining how our

support of the Catholic

Ministries Appeal allows

us to stand with the

ministries that teach, feed,

and heal throughout the

archdiocese. Thanks to

the generosity of many

families here at St.

Joseph, a total of $1,940

was contributed to the

2020 CMA from our parish community.

Families will be receiving a CMA mailing from Archbishop Schnurr in the

coming week or so. Please prayerfully complete your pledge card and return it in

the envelope provided, or bring your completed pledge card and envelope to

Mass. For more information or to donate online, please visit

www.AOCstewardship.org. Thank you!

The Catholic Telegraph Online: For the latest in Catholic news and events on the

local, national, and global levels and updates on the coronavirus, be sure to visit

http:www.thecatholictelegraph.com.

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Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary—Officers for 2021

We congratulate our Council #363, Knights of Peter Claver and the Ladies Auxiliary (Northern

States) on the installation of their new group of officers for 2021. The installation ceremony was

held at St. Joseph Catholic Church two weeks ago following the 11:00 AM Sunday Mass.

The list of officers for both groups and photos of the day are provided below.

The Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. is the largest historically African-American Catholic lay

organization in the United States. The Order is named for St. Peter Claver, the Spanish priest who

ministered to African slaves. In 2006, a unit was established in San Andres, Colombia, South

America. The Order was founded in Mobile, Alabama in 1909 and is presently headquartered in

New Orleans.

The organization consists of six Divisions: Knights of Peter Claver, Knights of Peter Claver Ladies

Auxiliary, Junior Knights, Junior Daughters, 4th Degree Knights and Ladies of Grace. The Order is governed by a Board of Directors

and is under the leadership of the Supreme Knight and Supreme Lady, KPCLA. The Order is operated under the direction of the

Executive Director and his staff. They are divided into six Districts and States across the country. Each district or state is

represented by a Deputy and other conference officers. Districts, States, and other Divisions are represented on the Board of

Directors. Their Junior Division welcomes Catholic youth between the ages of 7-18. They are organized using the same structure of

the Senior Division. There is a Junior Supreme Knight, Junior Supreme Lady, along with Junior District or State Presidents and

Officers. Interested youth must have made their First Holy Communion.

The Knights and Ladies Auxiliary’s purpose is to render service to God and His Holy Church, render aid and assistance to the

sick and disabled, and promote social and intellectual association among our members.

List of Knights of Peter Claver Officers:

Grand Knight—Reginald E. Lee

Deputy Gr. Knight—Rob Harris

Financial Secretary—Ronald Garvin

Treasurer—Howard Tribble

Secretary—James Roper

Jr. Knight Commander—William Ware

Deputy Jr. Knight Commander—James Roper

Jr.

Lector—Jack McWilliams

Outer Guard—George Freeman

List of Ladies Auxiliary Officers:

Grand Lady—Vanessa Rozier

Vice Grand Lady—Mary Dixon-Richardson

Financial Secretary—Patricia Burley

Recording Secretary—Ena Fletcher

Treasurer—Regina Chenault

Jr. Daughter Counselor—Ronisha Hobbs

Jr. Daughter Counselor Assistant—Tya Dixon

Outer Guard —Patricia Henderson-Charlton

Inner Guard —Edna McCoy

Mistress at Arms—Denise Stockstill

Lecturer and Lady of Prayer—Gail Burton

Relief Director—Tommie Prichett

Finance Committee—Rita Martin-Berry

Reggie Lee, Grand Knight Ron Garvin, Financial Secretary

Howard Tribble, Treasurer

Jack McWilliams, Lector