ST. JOSEPH PARISH · 2020. 8. 14. · st. joseph parish operating statement for the year ended june 30, 2020 church income sunday and holy day collections 330,256$ christmas 10,453

PARISH STAFF & SUPPORT

Rev. Edward Stafford Pastor

Deacon Gerry Scopilliti Permanent Deacon

Margaret Haney Director of Religious Education

Bill Davies Music Minister

Lydia Kulesza Pianist

Kathi Trares Parish Secretary

Cindy Clark Business Office Manager

Cindy Olesh Ox Roast Fair Financial Secretary

(Volunteer)

Mary Ann Feddor Sacristan (Volunteer)

Dan Nuti Janitor

Greg D’Aurelio, John Kruis & Don Engelhart

Maintenance Ministry Crew Heads (Volunteers)

LITURGY SCHEDULE

SUNDAY 9:00 a.m.

WEEKDAY 8:00 a.m. Tues.

HOLY DAYS & SPECIAL LITURGIES (please refer to bulletin)

RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) Contact Fr. Ed. to arrange

(330-575-9105)

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Cancelled until further notice

HOLY ROSARY Cancelled until further notice

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

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Mission Church Established 1864 / Parish 1923

WHY PRAY? The “foreigners” as Isaiah calls them, the “Gentiles” as Paul calls them, or the “Canaanites” as Matthew calls them are called to worship the one true God in prayer. As we listen to today’s readings, perhaps we are tempted to ask: Why pray? The question is rhetorical; it is tantamount to asking why should friends talk to one another or people in love kiss one another. Prayer is a way of relating to God, a way of talking to God. The apostles had the opportunity to talk to Jesus in the flesh. We have the opportunity to talk to Jesus Christ in prayer. Our relationship with him must be enthusiastic; it cannot be faint-hearted. John Donne, a fifteenth-century poet, knew what the qualities of good prayer were. Donne asks God to treat him differently from most Christians. The poet does not want God to merely “knock, breathe, shine, and seek to mend,” but also to “break, blow, burn, and make me new” (Holy Sonnets, XIV). It takes a dynamic faith on our part to come to God in prayer. As Jesus once said, “Knock and the door will be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7). It may take pounding the door down, but if we are as persistent as the woman in today’s Gospel, the results will follow.

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STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT Once again in today’s Gospel reading, Jesus extends his powerful ministry of healing. Throughout these ever-changing times when we are all impacted by many effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, we must recognize our call to share our gifts with others in the form of ministry. Ministry does not have to be a formal program within a parish; it can be as simple as sharing a smile, a kind gesture, or our time with someone in need.

SINCERE SYMPATHY We extend our sympathy to the family and friends of Joel Kulish, Sr., son of Jeanette Kulish, who recently passed away following a period of failing health. May our Lord comfort these families and welcome Joel to New Life in His Kingdom.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Sun. 9:00 a.m. Mass .... Bill & Rose Sontag, Andrew & Jean Skall, Betty Kwasny Mon. No Liturgy Tues. 8:00 a.m. Mass .... Dolores Wenberg Wed. No Liturgy Thur. No Liturgy Fri. 8:00 a.m. Mass @ St. Ambrose Sat. Sun. 9:00 a.m. Mass .... Joe Clark, Bert O’Donnell, Rudy Wojtecki RESCHEDULING MASS INTENTIONS All Mass intentions that had been scheduled during the time that no Masses were taking place have been rescheduled (multiple names may be said at each Mass). Watch the bulletin for your Mass intentions. You may also email Kathi ([email protected]) to inquire about your rescheduled date(s).

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION In recent weeks, we have looked at the evolution of how Roman Catholics initiate children into the life of the Church. How did customs evolve in the Eastern Church? At one time, Christians in both East and West preferred to celebrate baptism in a community setting, with large numbers of adults and children initiated at Easter. The two branches of Christianity began to split on the proper time to do this. In the East, water was blessed in abundance on the feast of the Epiphany, which marked, among other things, the baptism of the Lord. Once infant baptism was fixed on that day, local customs marking a birth began to evolve. One celebration was the giving of a name on the eighth day, another was the “purification” of the mother on the fortieth day after birth. In that blessing, re-enacting Mary and Joseph’s journey to the temple, the priest took the baby in his arms and placed the child before the altar. Just as Simeon received the child Jesus, so the priest received the new Christian while chanting Simeon’s prayer. Later, normally on Epiphany, the priest would baptize, chrismate (confirm), and give a few drops of the Precious Blood to the child in a joyous celebration of the whole community.

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Mon: Ez 24:15-24; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 19:16-22 Tues: Ez 28:1-10; Dt 32:26-28, 30, 35cd-36ab; Mt 19:23-30 Wed: Ez 34:1-11; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 20:1-16 Thur: Ez 36:23-28; Ps 51:12-15,18-19; Mt 22:1-14 Fri: Ez 37:1-14; Ps 107:2-9; Mt 22:34-40 Sat: Ez 43:1-7ab; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 23:1-12 To Prepare For Next Weekend’s Mass . . . Sun: Is 22:19-23; Ps 138:1-3,6,8; Rom 11:33-36; Mt 16:13-20

THIS WEEK’S READINGS

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PRAYER INTENTIONS Let us pray for our sick and homebound. In particular, please remember in prayer:

Hilda Keller Ken Boehnlein Ron Nader Phil Conti Cindy Mason Ronnie Kasovich Robert Anderson Kyle Painley Betty Jean Stevens Loretta Brugmann Laurie Buxa Tom & Pat Smith Nancy Richards Janice Rendina Joyce Cavanaugh Russ Workman Madeline Kapote Marianne Baroni Michael Carlo Paula Krebs Terry Kulka Cheryl Milroy Diane Sanderson Bunny Fritz Bob Fritz Pat Bruckner Ann Grega

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Are you in need of prayer? The Sisters of Notre Dame wish you to know that their sisters in Assisted Living and Health Care dedicate time each day to receive calls and pray for your intentions. They look forward to praying for you and holding your needs and concerns in their hearts.

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ST. JOSEPHPARISH OPERATING STATEMENT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020

CHURCH INCOMESUNDAY AND HOLY DAY COLLECTIONS 330,256$ CHRISTMAS 10,453 EASTER 4,140 OTHER COLLECTIONS 3,491 OX ROAST 65,869 PARISH ACTIVITIES 2,503 GIFTS 2,171 CELL TOWER 11,000 INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS 951 DESIGNATED COLLECTIONS 6,933 OTHER CHURCH INCOME 13,255

TOTAL OPERATING CHURCH INCOME 451,022$

CHURCH OPERATING EXPENSESSALARIES, PAYROLL TAXES AND BENEFITS 248,945$ UTILITIES 20,559 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 11,996 INSURANCE 16,456 PROPERTY TAXES 689 RECTORY COSTS 2,865 OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE 14,252 PARISH ACTIVITIES 2,595 CCD/ADULT EDUCATION 8,408 SANCTUARY 11,003 CATHOLIC EXPONENT 4,059 STEWARDSHIP 4,528 DESIGNATED COLLECTION PAYMENTS 6,933 PER PUPIL COSTS - OTHER PARISHES 3,600 DIOCESAN ASSESSMENTS 30,260

TOTAL CHURCH OPERATING EXPENSES 387,148$

OPERATING SURPLUS 63,874$

NET CAPITAL CAMPAIGN INCOME AND OTHER EXPENDITURESRENOVATION CAMPAIGN INCOME 7,293 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES (8,105)

NET CAPITAL CAMPAIGN AND OTHER EXPENDITURES (812)$

NET PARISH SURPLUS BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEM 63,062$ PAYROLL PROTECTION PROCEEDS 30,044

93,106$

The operating surplus includes relief of certain commitments to the Diocese in attempt toease some to the financial burden during the shut down of the churches. The financial reliefgiven to St. Joseph by the Diocese was approximately $11,760.00

FAITH & FAMILY FESTIVAL 2021 DATE SET Although the Eleventh Annual Faith & Family Festival of the Diocese of Youngstown will not be taking place this year because of COVID-19 the new date has been set for September 26, 2021, at Walsh University. The featured presenter will be Fr. Leo Patalinghug, the “cooking priest” from Plating Grace. For more info., contact Dave Schmidt ([email protected] or 330-744-8451 ext.272). PLEASE HELP LIVING BREAD RADIO The Living Breda Radio Network is in need of your support. Their air conditioner has been fixed beyond repair. It stopped working several weeks ago and they had to go to low power. Most of their listeners rely on Catholic Radio for the Mass, morning prayers, the rosary and Chaplet. They know that many of their supporters are hit hard by the worldwide pandemic, but they are praying that those of you who can, will help with the new air conditioner. Visit livingbreadradio.com and click the red donate button or call 888-966-2903. MARRIAGE PREPARATION ENGAGED COUPLE RETREAT DAY The next diocesan-sponsored one-day marriage preparation retreat days for engaged couples will be held Saturdays, September 19 and October 24 at St. Columba Cathedral Hall, Youngstown. Reservations are required. Social distancing protocols will be followed. Registration information may be found at www.doy.org; go to the “Ministries” drop-down menu and press on “Pro-Life, Marriage & Family Life.” For more information on these and other opportunities for marriage preparation formation, contact [email protected] or 330-744-8451, ext.272.

FINDING PEACE If you want peace, work for justice.

—Pope Paul VI WOMAN, YOU HAVE GREAT FAITH It takes faith to hear God’s call in our lives. And His call takes us on unexpected paths of deeper trust and love. Is God calling you to life as sister, brother, deacon or priest? Call Father Scott Kopp at 330-744-8451 or email: [email protected]. WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

The Diocese of Youngstown’s Office of marriage and Family Ministry will be sponsoring one Wedding Anniversary Celebration honoring couples observing their 25th, 40th, 50th and over wedding anniversaries in 2020. Due to COVID-19, this celebration will take place on

Sunday, October 18, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown. More details will be available as the date gets closer. MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR MISCARRIED & STILLBORN CHILDREN RESCHEDULE The Memorial Services for Miscarried and Stillborn Children that were to take place in May are being rescheduled for Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 2:00 pm in the Chapels at: Calvary Cemetery, Massillon (3469 Lincoln Way E.), or Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown (248 Belle Vista Ave.). A flyer and bulletin announcement will be forthcoming. For more information, contact 330-744-8451ext.272 or [email protected]. GRATITUDE O Thou who has given us so much, mercifully grant us one thing more—a grateful heart.

—George Herbert

YOUR SUPPORT IS TRULY APPRECIATED

We thank all those who are sending in contributions to help with fixed expenses, o n g o i n g b i l l s , a n d ministr ies that need funding. If you'd like to support your parish,

simply drop off or mail your contribution to the Parish Office. FYI—It is extremely helpful to have separate donations for different funds since they are deposited separately (i.e. Sunday collection, St. Joseph Cares, etc.). You may also sign up for our parish’s convenient online giving (https://giving.parishsoft.com/app/giving/stjosephmantua). It can be done as a one time donation or recurring. Check out all the details on our website (https://stjosephmantua.com/parishsoft-giving). As always, thank you for your kind consideration and support.

CATECHISTS NEEDED If you think you might like to spend a little more time reaching out, teaching and sharing our Catholic Faith with kids and their families, this could be the ministry for you. We are looking for volunteers who could be comfortable in the classroom or online. Does this idea interest you? Contact Peg Haney for more information.

FAMILIES GROWING IN FAITH Starting today, you can check our parish website, (https://stjosephmantua.com/families-growing-in-faith) for daily scripture readings, Bible lessons and activities, as well as the latest information about our PSR program which will be reopening this fall.

PSR ENROLLMENT PSR Enrollment is for students who will be attending our program for the first time this year. Enrollment forms are available online at https://stjosephmantua.com/parish-school-of-religion or you can enroll your student/s at the Religious Education Office during the hours of 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday throughout the month of August. If your child was baptized in a parish other than St. Joseph Parish, please bring your child/ren’s baptismal record/s at this time.

USCCB LETTER ON RACISM Our beloved Bishop Murry chaired the USCCB committee that promulgated the USCCB’s pastoral letter on racism. In memory of Bishop Murry and in consideration of the times we are in, now might be the time to read it. You can download Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love, A Pastoral Letter Against Racism at https://www.usccb.org/resources/open-wide-our-hearts_0.pdf

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WORD OF LIFE “Abortion affects countless marriages more than many people recognize. But there is no doubt that God will bring great healing to those who trust in his infinite mercy. If a past abortion can be acknowledged and addressed, a married couple can make great strides in experiencing even more fully God’s design that ‘the two shall become one’ (Mt 19:5).”

USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Healing within Marriage from an Abortion” (NABRE © 2010 CCD. Used with permission.)

PROJECT RACHEL If your life has been affected by an abortion or someone else’s abortion, there is Hope and Healing available for everyone. For CONFIDENTIAL help please contact Project Rachel of N.E. Ohio at 888-259-4806 or [email protected]. CELEBRATING BAPTISM Baptisms may be scheduled at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday or Sunday with Fr. Ed or after Sunday’s 9:00 a.m. Mass with Deacon Gerry. Advanced registration is required. A Parent Baptismal Preparation Session for first time parents is held as needed and coordinating with parents’ schedule. If you believe raising your child as a Catholic-Christian is one of your most important duties as a parent, please call the Parish Office (330-274-2253). BE AWARE OF SCAMMING

Fr. Ed’s email continues to have issues with hackers that pop up every few months. If you receive a suspicious email or text that looks like it’s from him, please do not respond and report it as phishing and/or mark it as spam. Please pay close attention to the email address or number

it ’s coming from (you’ l l notice it ’s not from [email protected]). In fact, Fr. Ed most likely won’t send out emails or texts but rather will communicate with a phone call or in person. Thank you for helping to deter these fraudulent attacks. For information on how to recognize and avoid phishing scams, go to https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-recognize-and-avoid-phishing-scams.

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OX ROAST FAIR RAFFLE CONTINUES The 2020 Ox Roast Fair is cancelled due to the Coronavirus Pandemic but we're still planning to continue with our M a i n R a f f l e with the same prizes and tickets. The raffle is not cancelled - the drawing has just been postponed. Ticket sales will continue through next year's scheduled Ox Roast Fair, July 16, 17, 18, 2021!

1st Prize: Honda Pioneer 1000-5 Deluxe UTV (provided by Just For Fun Honda)

2nd Prize: $1,500.00 Cash

3rd Prize: $500.00 Cash

Tickets: $10 ea., 3/$20, 10/$50, 30/$100

Purchase online at through webpage link: https://stjosephmantua.com/ox-raffles

Pick up tickets in the Narthex, at the Parish Office during business hours & at area

businesses or events (when things open up)

**Ticket sellers are reminded to continue to turn in their sold tickets & money ASAP

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