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St. Joseph & Most Pure Heart of Mary ParishesJanuary 3, 2016 The Epiphany of the Lord

BULLETIN DEADLINE: Mondays 10:00 a.m.for the upcoming weekend.

Anything received after this time will be in the following bulletin. Watch for special deadlines during the holidays.

ATTENTION CYO SPORTS PARENTS ANDFANS: The winter basketball season is about to begin andMPHM Parish is still without an Athletic Director. Currentlyour Youth Minister is acting as interim AD. Her interim rolewill discontinue at the end of the winter season. CYO Sportsat MPHM Parish will be discontinued during the 2016/17school year if we do not have an Athletic Director in placeby July 1, 2016. CYO is a great opportunity for youth andparents to celebrate being part of the larger Catholic com-munity. Please prayerfully consider being our volunteer Ath-letic Director.

- Fr. Jim

GOSPEL OF LUKE FINALE: On Saturday,January 9th at 7:00 a.m. we will have the last andfinal class on the Gospel of Luke. This was post-poned from November. For those who have faith-

fully attended the monthlyclasses, we will wrap upthe session on Luke thisday. I hope that you will beable to join us.

Magnificat: Five Lessons of the Magi

The unforgettable story of the journey of the Magi, as recounted in theGospel of Matthew, is an artful summary of the principal dynamics of the spir-itual life. Watching the night sky with scrupulous attention for signs of God’spurpose, the Magi evoke the importance of alertness in the spiritual order. Wemust keep our eyes open to see what God is up to. For far too many people,the spiritual life never gets underway, precisely because they don’t pay atten-tion. Once they saw the star, they moved, despite the length of the journey andthe dangers of the road. Sometimes people know what God wants them to do,but they don’t act, either out of fear or laziness or the influence of bad habits.In their confident journeying forth, the Magi teach us not to miss the propitiousmoment. They teach us to move.

When they entered into Herod’s territory, the Magi caught the attention ofthe king. And when they spoke to him of the birth of a new King of the Jews, Herod became frantic andtried to use them in order to destroy the baby. A third lesson: when you walk the path that God has laidout for you, expect opposition. We live in a sinful, fallen world, and there will always be forces at crosspurposes to God. Refusing to cooperate with Herod’s game, the wise men came to Bethlehem, found thechild, and gave him their precious gifts. When you come to Christ, don’t give him your second best; breakopen the very best of yourself and make it a gift for him. Finally, they were warned in a dream not to goback to Herod and so “they returned to their home country by another route.” As Fulton Sheen com-mented so magnificently: of course they did; for no one comes to Christ and goes back the same way hecame!

--Very Rev. Robert BarronSubmitted by Barb Pifher, Pastoral Associate

St. Joseph & Most Pure Heart of Mary ParishesJanuary 3, 2016 The Epiphany of the Lord

Liturgical CalendarMonday, January 4 -- Memorial of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious9:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Word & Communion at MPHM

1John 3:22-4:6; Psalm 2:7bc-8,10-12a; Matthew 4:12-17,23-25Tuesday, January 5 -- St. John Neumann, Bishop8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph9:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Word & Communion at MPHM

1John 4:7-10; Psalm 72:1-4,7-8; Mark 6:34-44Wednesday, January 69:00 a.m. Mass at MPHM

Prayers for Mary Ann Frye1John 4:11-18; Psalm 72:1-2,10,12-13; Mark 6:45-52

Thursday, January 79:00 a.m. Mass at MPHM

Prayers for Carol Young1John 4:19-5:4; Psalm 72:1-2,14,15bc,17; Luke 4:14-22

Friday, January 89:00 a.m. Mass at MPHM

Prayers for Paul Gosser1John 5:5-13; Psalm 147:12-15,19-20; Luke 5:12-16

Saturday, January 95:00 p.m. Mass at MPHM

Prayers for Theresa Bilka, Christopher Pete Ramsey,Martha Kleman

1John 5:14-21; Psalm 149:1-6a,9b; John 3:22-30Sunday, January 10 -- The Baptism of the Lord8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph

Prayers for Rosemary Miller10:30 a.m. Mass at MPHM

Prayers for Ernest & Dolores Biglin, The Arcudi family, Fr. Gary Ferguson

Isaiah 42:1-4,6-7; Psalm 29:1-4,9-10; Acts 10:34-38; Luke 3:15-16,21-22

Sponsor of the Week

Jon P. SchaeferAttorney at Law419-347-6565

Youth Ministry News

This Sunday, January 3rdwe will be traveling to Ply-mouth for Joe's Coffee House.

We will meet at 4:00 p.m. at Deacon Fred andSherry's home, 117 Sandusky St., Plymouth.All students grades 7-12 are invited to join us!We will end the session around 6:30 p.m.Please bring a snack to share. If you would liketo ride in the van to Plymouth text Kari (419-571-3803) so she knows you are coming andmeet at the youth room at 3:30 p.m.

Deeper is back in full swing! We will meetWednesday, January 6th from 7:00-8:30 p.m. inthe youth room! All high schoolers are invited,even if you did not attend in the fall. Bring somequarters for goodies! The youth room will beopen for all 7-12 graders from 8:30-9:00 p.m.

SLAM will be traveling to Winter Jam thiscoming Saturday, January 9th. If you still wantto come you need only bring an adult with youor sign up for an individual Jam Nation pass!Call Kari today!

Next Sunday, January 10th we will haveSLAM from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the youth roomfor all 7th-12th graders! Come get your year offon the right foot!

The Back to Heartland High School Gath-ering is January 17th and 18th! Forms are avail-able in the back of church near the bulletinboard! Please consider joining us for this won-derful retreat! More information will be avaliableat SLAM and Deeper this week!

SLAM

A New Year's PrayerLord, You make all things new. You

bring hope alive in our hearts and causeour Spirits to be born again. Thank youfor this New Year for all the potential itholds. Come and kindle in us a mightyflame so that in our time, many will seethe wonders of God and live forever topraise Your glorious name. Amen.

Members of St. Juan Diego Deanery in the Diocese of ToledoJanuary 3, 2016 The Epiphany of the Lord

COME AND SEE US VISITATION DAY: St. Peter'sHigh School will hold its annual "Come and See Us VisitationDay" on Tuesday, January 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.The day's schedule includes meeting administrators, teach-ers and staff, touring the classes in session, meeting currentstudents, enjoying a free cafeteria lunch, and a Q&A ses-sion. If you are interested in scheduling your visit, please callthe St. Peter's High School office at 419-524-0979. (Snowdate: Wednesday, January 20)

RICHLAND COUNTY“SPREAD THE LIGHT”Richland County “Spread the

Light” is a localized approach to Proj-ect Blue Light which originated in1988 in Philadelphia when a relativeof a fallen police officer placed a me-morial blue light in a window alongwith other seasonal decorations. Its

intent was to show others that they are not alone in their lossand to remember the officer who died. The concept hascaught on nationwide. In 2015, a former Virginia policemancreated National Blue Light Week to start something positivefor law enforcement.

The goal of Richland County “Spread the Light” is to pro-mote pride in our local law enforcement, firefighters and firstresponders, partnership in all communities of RichlandCounty and peace in our neighborhoods. BLUE is the sym-bolic color of peace.

We are asking Richland County municipalities, resi-dents, businesses, churches, schools and organizations tocome together to help “Spread the Light” by putting a bluelight bulb on their porch or business during the week of Jan-uary 10-16, 2016, and beyond to show support for the menand women who put their lives on the line everyday to pro-tect and serve the citizens of Richland County.

Richland County “Spread the Light” week will be cele-brated January 10-16, 2016.

Tuesday, January 5, 2016, in Mansfield City CouncilChambers. A press conference at 10:00 a.m. to announceRichland County Spread the Light.Richland County Spread the Light Week events:Sunday, January 10: Preachers and police “spread the

light” sermons.Monday, January 11: First responders, Firefighters,

Law enforcement appreciation day (cookies & punch).Tuesday, January 12: Mansfield Gazebo turns blue at

dusk (have major eye points in Shelby, Lexington, Ontario,Bellville, Mansfield turn blue). Also police officer memorialacross from the RC Prosecutors office is spotlighted in blue.

Wednesday, January 13:Downtown Mansfield businessesSpread the Light by turning lightsat their businesses blue.

Thursday, January 14: PALafter-school program. Give outblue glow-in-the-dark bracelets tokids, light bulbs to parents & pro-motional information.

Friday, January 15:UMADAOP Outreach Facilityturns blue in honor of their openhouse, peace and living drugfree.

HOPE AFTER ABORTION: “God willnever forgive me for this.” God wants you tocome back to His love and mercy. An "Enter-ing Canaan” Day of Prayer and Healing forwomen who are suffering from a past abortionwill take place on Saturday, January 16, 2016.

The day retreat will be hosted by Catholic Charities ProjectRachel. For further information and confidential reservations,please call 419-260-5811 or email [email protected]. Come and experience the mercy of God!

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What’s Happening Around the Deanery

St. Joseph’s Parish NewsJanuary 3, 2016 The Epiphany of the Lord

SacramentsBAPTISM: Contact the Deacon Fred 1 month in advance.RECONCILIATION: Individual confession after Mass Sunday & Tuesday.ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Notify Deacon Fred or Fr. Jim to arrange.COMMUNION: Contact the Deacon Fred to be placed on the home bound lists.MARRIAGE: Please notify either Deacon Fred or Fr. Jim 6 months in advance.R.C.I.A.: Interested in the Catholic Faith? Contact the Parish office or Deacon Fred.MASS STIPENDS: St. Joseph’s always accepts Masses for the deceased and special intentions. Please call Sharon on Tuesdays

between 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. to schedule your Masses.

Sunday, January 10-- 8:30 a.m.Greeters: Marian KanneyEucharist: Jill Heydinger, Joe Runkle Servers: Sara Heydinger, Elizabeth Heydinger,

VolunteerLector: Shirley PhillipsUshers: Joe Runkle, Kevin HeydingerMusic: St. Joseph ChoirCollection Counters: Jeff Sutter, Kevin Heydinger

FINANCIAL REPORTDUE TO EARLY DEADLINE BECAUSE OF THE

HOLIDAYS, FINANCIALS & MASS COUNTS WILL BE INTHE JANUARY 10th BULLETIN.

Happy BirthdaYRita LeSage, Randy Eisenhauer, Douglas Finnegan, VirginiaRobinson, Sharon Sutter, Rance Smith, Angel Mendora,

Sherry Stockmaster, Carson Tucker

HELP MAKE YOUR PARISH BETTER! Every parishhas areas where we can improve. One of these in our parish isvolunteering to take on responsibilities within the life of our parish.

I often hear, well they never asked me to do anything! It isnearly impossible, although at times I have come to and person-ally asked someone to do something, but for the most part, whenan article is written such as this, this invitation is to YOU!

Ministries continue to be needed in our parish! Even thoughI do weekly communion calls to the homebound and institution-alized, there are many facets of ministry within the Church, ourparish doesn’t touch! We need people like YOU to minister notonly to those here every Sunday but in homes, in prayer, andmany other areas. The more people that volunteer, the easier itis to reach out and keep our arms around our community.

I often hear we don’t understand why people stop coming toChurch, or why those people that used to sit in the second pewon the right hand side no longer come. One of the biggest rea-sons is because most Catholics feel that they are not welcomed.Resolving this dilemma is not easy! But with the help of many,the tasks becomes smaller.

In this Year of Mercy which began on Dec. 8th and will con-tinue throughout the next year, we here at St. Joseph CatholicChurch must reach out and become more active in our commu-nity, in the life of Christ, in our spirituality, and in our faith! Wecan do that simply by saying ‘yes’ as Mary said yes to God in hercall to serve. We are all called to service! That is our Baptism!

We very much need people, adults as well as youth to serveMass, Lector, Usher, and Greet the faithful! Everyone plays a partin the life of the Church, rich, poor, we must all give of our time,talents, and treasures to keep Christ alive in our community!

Can you help us? Can you give of your time on the weekend,during the week, or even some evening? If we get enough peopleto say YES, we can open new ministries, making our parishexcel! Pray about it! When you hear God asking you what youcould do, say ‘yes’, step forward, let Deacon Fred or Sharon Sut-ter know of your decision. We will work with you to help you growin your faith, your commitment, and your love of God and HisChurch.

ADORATION, LITURGY OFTHE HOURS, AND BENEDIC-TION will be prayed on Tuesdayevening, January 5th at 7:00 p.m. atSt. Joseph, Plymouth. Come join usin worshipping our God in prayer,song and private time before yourGod.

Most Pure Heart of Mary ParishJanuary 3, 2016 The Epiphany of the Lord

SacramentsBAPTISM: Celebrated monthly, second Sunday at 11:30 a.m. and third Sunday within the Mass. Call the parishoffice for necessary parent instructions.

RECONCILIATION: 3:45-4:30 p.m. Saturdays, anytime by request.ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Available on request. Call Parish Office/Rectory at 419-347-2381. Same for visitation ofthe sick.

COMMUNION: Contact the Pastoral Associate to be placed on the home bound lists.MARRIAGE: Arrange with a priest or deacon at least 6 months in advance.R.C.I.A.: Persons wishing to inquire about and/or joing the Catholic Church, call Parish Office.PARISH MEMBERSHIP: New parishioners--WELCOME. Please call the Parish Office to register. When changingaddress, please notify the Parish Office.

Monday, January 45:15 p.m. 5/6 Basketball Practice--Gym6:30 p.m. 3/4 Basketball Practice--Gym7:00 p.m. Maintenance Meeting--Conference

RoomTuesday, January 5

6:45 p.m. H.S. Basketball Practice--Gym7:00 p.m. RCIA--Lower Level

Wednesday, January 610:00 a.m. Prayer Shawl--Lower Level Meeting

Room5:30 p.m. Religious Ed. Grades 1-6--School6:00 p.m. Youth Praise Team--School Music

Room7:00 p.m. Religious Ed. Grades 7 & 8--School

Theology Room7:00 p.m. DEEPER

Thursday, January 75:15 p.m. 3/4 Basketball Practice--Gym6:00 p.m. Holy Hour6:45 p.m. H.S. Basketball Practice--Gym7:00 p.m. Disciples of Song--School Music Room

Friday, January 85:15 p.m. 5/6 Basketball Practice--Gym

Sunday, January 1012:00 p.m. 3/4 Basketball Game vs. St. Wendelin

Saturday, January 9, 5:00 p.m. MassLector: Lori McCartneyServers: Gavin & Payton Lindsay, Caleb VogtEucharistic: Janet Kehres, Mary Martin-Bandman,

Don & Laurie Metzger, Mary Miller, Marilyn Moore

Ushers: James Yetzer, Tom Yetzer, Steve Stump,Michael Zappa

Greeters: Richard & Amy Greene, Chad & Liz HicksMusic: Disciples of Song

Sunday, January 10, 10:30 a.m. MassLector: Bill HouseworthServers: Tanner Herring, Cody Lantz, Derek LoweEucharist: Angela Yetzer, Dick & Becky Young,

Teresa Fitch, Mary Fike, Glenda Friebel, Julie Friebel

Ushers: Edward Schumacher, Steven Schumacher,James Sifferlin, Michael Smith

Greeters: Lynelle Boyce, Veronica Dannemiller, 2 Volunteers

Music: Maddie & Colton

Collection Counters: Jeff Fenner, Scott Kurtzman

SacramentsBAPTISM: Celebrated monthly, second Sunday at 11:30 a.m. and third Sunday within the Mass. Call the parishoffice for necessary parent instructions.

RECONCILIATION: 3:45-4:30 p.m. Saturdays, anytime by request.ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Available on request. Call Parish Office/Rectory at 419-347-2381. Same for visitation ofthe sick.

COMMUNION: Contact the Pastoral Associate to be placed on the home bound lists.MARRIAGE: Arrange with a priest or deacon at least 6 months in advance.R.C.I.A.: Persons wishing to inquire about and/or joing the Catholic Church, call Parish Office.PARISH MEMBERSHIP: New parishioners--WELCOME. Please call the Parish Office to register. When changingaddress, please notify the Parish Office.

FINANCIAL REPORTDUE TO EARLY DEADLINE BECAUSE OF THE HOLIDAYS, FINANCIALS WILL BE IN THE

JANUARY 10th BULLETIN.

Most Pure Heart of Mary ParishJanuary 3, 2016 The Epiphany of the Lord

Please keep these dates in mind:Jan. 4 – Welcome back from Christmas BreakBegin Monday through Thursday schedule for

3-year old preschoolers 12:15 – 3:30!Jan. 13 - Honor RollJan. 18 - MLK DayJan. 22 - 100th Day of School (if no snow days!)Jan. 31 - Catholic Schools Week Open HouseFeb. 3 – Early DismissalFeb. 1-6 - Catholic Schools’ WeekFeb. 12 - Fish Fry (We welcome your donations of time, talent and

delicious baked goods!)Feb. 15 - Presidents’ DayFeb. 19 – Fish Fry (We welcome your donations of time, talent and

delicious baked goods!)

$67,500

CHURCH CLEANERS: I will be making a new list ofchurch cleaners for 2016. Please call and let me know if youare still able to clean. We can always use more help, soplease contact me if you would like to be put on the list.Kathy Kanney 419-347-5177.

SLAM IS GOING ON A PILGRIMAGE! I am excitedto share with you that SLAM is taking sevenhigh school students to the March for Life inWashington D.C. in January. These youngpeople are very active both here in our parishand at school. They are faith filled and arevery excited about this opportunity. The trip is$210 per person, not including meals, which

isn’t much, but for families of active teenagers, it adds upvery quickly. On behalf of these young people and myself, Iwould like to ask you to consider a donation to help sponsorour trip to support life in our nation’s capital in just a few shortweeks. To make a donation there is more information aboutour pilgrimage in the front and back of church or you canstop at the parish office during the week. If donations goabove and beyond for this trip, the extra will be donated backto the parish. Thank you so much for your time and consid-eration! We appreciate all of your support and prayers.

--Kari Krebs, Youth Minister

Our Parish School News2015-16 Excel Beyond the Basics

School Fund Drive

Happy BirthdaYWilliam May, Andrew Yetzer, Erik Bueno, Trenten Cain, Gra-ham Yeager, Laura Henderson, Barbara Studer, John Yates,Mark Shuler, Marcie Mahek, Matthew Metzger, Teresa Fitch,Kathleen Sharrock, Angela Sherk, Alivia Henson, TysonHicks, Bently Hart, Francis Shuler, Sally Studer, Julie Ens-man, Chelsey Eldridge, Camden Walter, Jeanette Lindsay,Carolyn Kaple, Karen Davis, John Hicks, Angela Miller, AaronYoung, Dorothy Deruy, Natalie Anderson, Molly Martin.

MAINTENANCE MEETING: We will have our nextmeeting on January 4, 7:00 p.m. in the parish office confer-ence room. All are welcome to attend.