St. Joseph Parish PASTORAL TEAM: Parish Office 777 East Ohio Street, PO Box 40, Circleville, OH 43113 (740) 477-2549 Mack Blankenship/Secretary offi[email protected]Patty Fouch/Parish & Cemetery Finance & Personnel [email protected]Mona Allen/Bookkeeper [email protected]Vanessa Butterbaugh/PSR Coordinator and Director of Youth Ministry [email protected]Patricia Immell/Director of Music [email protected]Mark Fouch/Building & Grounds Caretaker [email protected]Chuck Estel/Cemetery Caretaker PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (740) 477-2549 Bulletin deadline: Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. PARISH COUNCIL: Mary Logan So Home (614) 357-9006 Email [email protected]MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday, 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 8:00 and 11:15 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, at 7:00 p.m., NO Thursday Mass; Holy Days: check the bulletin. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: First Sunday of the month at 2:00 p.m. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Contact the Pastor to schedule an appointment. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturdays, 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. or by appointment. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Contact the Pastor at least six months in advance. CONTINUING EDUCATION: Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Wednesdays, at 7:00 p.m., in the Church Hall, September through Easter Parish School of Religion (PSR) Preschool (3-year-olds) through Grade 12 Sundays, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., September-May At St. Joseph Parish Center. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, COUNCIL NO. 5297 Fr. John S. Hannan 777 East Ohio Street, P.O. Box 38, Circleville, OH 43113 Meetings: First & Third Mondays, at 7:00 p.m. 134 W. Mound Street P.O. Box 40 Circleville, Ohio 43113 saintjosephcircleville.com facebook.com/stjosephcc facebook.com/saintjosephcatholiccemetery PASTOR: Fr. Ted Machnik [email protected]Rectory: (740) 474-1821 Emergency: (740) 352-9401
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St. JosephParish
PASTORAL TEAM:Parish Office
777 East Ohio Street, PO Box 40, Circleville, OH 43113(740) 477-2549
OUR PRAYERS FOR OTHERS: Hold in your prayers T.J. Duffy, Joan Shires, Sr. Mercedes Geib, CSA, Mason Jones, Linda Adams and all those who are on our prayer chain. If you have permission and wish to put a friend or loved one on the email prayer chain, or are interested in praying as part of our prayer chain, please contact Jackie Rose at [email protected] or (614) 595-7633. If you would also like to have a name listed in our church bulletin for prayers, please notify us at [email protected] or call 477-2549, ext. 300.
NEW WEEKEND MASS TIME: Due to increasing attendance, we have added another Sunday Mass at 5:00 p.m. as a possible choice.
NO WEEKDAY MASS ON THIRD FRIDAYS: Just a reminder that there is no weekday Mass on the third Friday of each month. There will be no Mass on Friday, October 16th.
BANNS I: James Chasteen (St. Joseph) and Ashley Frasure
THE HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER
Respect For The Planet’s ResourcesWe pray that the planet’s resources
will not be plundered, but shared in a just and respectful manner.
FATIMA ROSARY RALLY: Please join us in praying the Holy Rosary in honor of the 103rd Anniversary of the Fatima Marian Apparitions! Our Annual Fatima Rosary Rally will be held on Saturday, October 10 at noon at the Downtown Lancaster Gazebo, located on the corner of Broad and Main Streets. For more information, please contact Kara Tencza at [email protected].
60 MILLION INNOCENT LIVES have been taken due to abortion in the United States since 1973. Join us in prayer at the Stations of The Cross For The Unborn. The Stations will be held in St. Joseph Cemetery on Tuesday, October 13th at 6:00 p.m.
MASS INTENTIONS: The 2021 Mass Intention Book is open. If you have Mass intentions you would like to schedule, please contact Mack at the office.
PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION CLASSES: PSR has begun. If you need to register your child, contact Vanessa at the office.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 – St. Wenceslaus 9:00 a.m. Weekday Mass Tony Kamler by Lisa McKeivier 12:00 Noon AA (H)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 – Feast of the Archangels 7:00 p.m. Weekday Mass Betty Sorenson by Altar-Rosary Society
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 – St. Jerome 9:00 a.m. Weekday Mass Mary Hoffman by Altar-Rosary Society THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 – St. Therese of Liseux NO MASS Father Ted’s Day Off
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 – The Holy Guardian Angels 9:00 a.m. Weekday Mass Tom Holcomb by Jim Holcomb 12:00 Noon AA (H)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 4:00 p.m. Confessions 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Joseph E. Mogan by The Family
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 7:30 a.m. Rosary (CH) 8:00 a.m. Sunday Mass Jeneniene Raymond by Vanessa Butterbaugh & Mary Kay Wood 9:30 a.m. PSR (C) 11:15 a.m. Sunday Mass The People of St. Joseph Parish 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass Robert Willis by Bonnie & Don Morrison
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REFLECTIONS ON CHOOSING POLITICAL CANDIDATES
SACREDNESS OF HUMAN LIFE
“In Rejoice and Be Glad [Gaudete et Exsultate], Pope Francis writes: The call to holiness requires a “firm and passionate” defense of “the innocent unborn.” “Equally sacred,” he further states, are “the lives of the poor, those already born, the destitute, the abandoned and the underprivileged, the vulnerable infirm and elderly exposed to covert euthanasia, the victims of human trafficking, new forms of slavery, and every form of rejection.” Introductory Letter, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, 2019
APPLYING A CONSISTENT MORAL FRAMEWORK
“Pope Francis has continued to draw attention to important issues such as migration, xenophobia, racism, abortion, global conflict, and care for creation. In the United States and around the world, many challenges demand our attention.
The threat of abortion remains our preeminent priority because it directly attacks life itself, because it takes place within the sanctuary of the family, and because of the number of lives destroyed. At the same time, we cannot dismiss or ignore other serious threats to human life and dignity such as racism, the environmental crisis, poverty and the death penalty.” Introductory Letter, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, 2019
PRUDENTIAL DISCERNMENT
“The Church’s teaching is clear that a good end does not justify an immoral means. As we all seek to advance the common good—by defending the inviolable sanctity of human life from the moment of conception until natural death, by promoting religious freedom, by defending marriage, by feeding the hungry and housing the homeless, by welcoming the immigrant and protecting the environment—it is important to recognize that not all possible courses of action are morally acceptable. We have a responsibility to discern carefully which public policies are morally sound. Catholics may choose different ways to respond to compelling social problems, but we cannot differ on our moral obligation to help build a more just and peaceful world through morally acceptable means, so that the weak and vulnerable are protected and human rights and dignity are defended.” #20 Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
SERVE AS MODELS OF CIVIL DIALOGUE
“Our commitment as people of faith to imitate Christ’s love and compassion should challenge us to serve as models of civil dialogue, especially in a context where discourse is eroding at all levels of society. Where we live, work, and worship, we strive to understand before seeking to be understood, to treat with respect those with whom we disagree, to dismantle stereotypes, and to build productive conversation in place of vitriol.” Introductory Letter, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, 2019
What is the candidate’s commitment to protect all human life, from conception to natural death?
What is the candidate’s commitment to addressing threats to marriage and family, as understood by the Church, as well as other serious threats to human life and dignity such as racism and other unjust discrimination, the use of the death penalty, resorting to unjust war, the use of torture, war crimes, the failure to respond to those who are suffering from hunger or a lack of health care, or an unjust immigration policy?
How does the candidate measure up in both words and actions with the totality of Catholic Social Teaching?
What would be morally grave reasons to support and/or oppose a candidate? (Please refer to the U.S. Bishops document Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, paragraphs 34 through 37).
What is my assessment of the candidate’s personal integrity, governing philosophy, performance and ability to influence a given issue?
Has the candidate demonstrated sufficient competency to hold such an elected position?
We encourage prayerful reflection upon reading the entire Faithful Citizenship statement which can be found at: www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship
THE SEASON OF HOPEFostering Hope Through Listening
Pope Francis, General Audience,
May 24, 2017
"The Churchlistens to
everyone's storiesas they emerge
from the treasurechest of personal
conscience, inorder to then
offer the Word ofLife, the witnessof love, a lovethat is faithful
until the end. Andthis, the hearts of
people reignitewith hope."
WWW.COLUMBUSCATHOLIC.ORG/SEASON-OF-HOPE
The Art of Listening STEPHANIE RAPP , DIOCESAN HOPE TASK FORCE
As Catholics, we are familiar with the word "hope." We readit in the Bible and hear it from the pulpit. We know how itfeels to live in a broken world, while at the same time, believe in God's love and promises. Yet what do we dowhen life throws us several curve balls, storms comecrashing down, and all seems hopeless?
Right now, during such an unprecedented and challengingtime, it is easy to lose hope. Many people are experiencingvery real losses and there are numerous questions aboutwhat the future holds. Many may feel very unsettled and beexperiencing stress or even despair.
Yet, this is when as disciples of Jesus Christ, we can offerwhat Pope Francis calls the "therapy of hope" to thesuffering. Speaking about Jesus' encounter with the twoindividuals on the road to Emmaus, Pope Francis explainedthat Jesus offered the "therapy of hope" by first "asking andlistening."
Asking and listening to how others are doing and feeling isa ministry of love and accompaniment. It allows others tobe heard, share their experience, and feel cared for. Itinvites dialogue, aids in healing, and opens the door forothers to feel the love of Christ through us.
RESOURCES:
Heavenly father, I am your humble servant, I come before you today
in need of hope.I need hope for a calm
and joyful future. I need hope for love
and kindness. I pray for peace and
safety.Some say that the sky is
at its darkest just before the light.
I pray that this is true, for today seems stormy and dim.
I need your light, Lord, in every way.
I pray to be filled with your light.
Help me to walk in yourlight, and live my life in
faith and service.
In your name I pray, Amen.
- LOYOLA PRESS , 2020
Although listening is a critical skill, it does not always comenaturally. Fortunately, there are several simple ways to become abetter listener, including:
- Making eye contact- Allowing the person to finish their thought- Focusing on what is being said - Withholding judgment- Demonstrating empathy- Asking clarifying questions
Put into practice, these skills can build trust, deepen relationships,and ultimately, foster hope.
Most importantly, we must all listen to God first by spending timewith Him in prayer. As the source of hope, He will give us thestrength to listen and bring hope to the world around us.
WWW.COLUMBUSCATHOLIC.ORG/SEASON-OF-HOPE
Reflect
- How does my ability or inability to listen well affect myrelationships (with God, family, friends, etc.)?
- In what ways am I good at listening and in what wayscan I improve?
- How can truly listening to God and others bring hope?
RESOURCES:
Stephanie Rapp, is a wife, mother of three, and serves as theDiocesan Director of Marriage & Family Life.
Our Lady of Walsingham
The story begins in 1061, more than a thousand years after the birth of Our Lord. It was during the reign of Edward the Confessor that a woman of noble heritage, Richeldis de Faverches, had been praying for guidance to fulfill her need to honor the Blessed Mother. Her prayers were answered and Our Lady appeared to Richeldis and promptly took her spirit on a trip to Nazareth. When they arrived there, Our Lady showed Richeldis the house where not only the Annunciation took place, but also where the Holy Family lived. Our Blessed Mother told Richeldis that she wanted a replica of this house built in the village of Walsingham, England. Richeldis was promised that “Whoever seeks my help there will not go away empty-handed.” Richeldis’ house quickly became a focal point for people from far and wide. They came to offer special devotion to our Blessed Mother. It became known as the “Holy House.” Not long after, the
house was encased in stone to protect it from the elements. Devotion at the site continued to increase, and soon it was known as the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham. Walsingham became the premier shrine in all of medieval Christendom. Many royal visitors came to this place including Henry III and Edward the I, who came eleven times to name a few. Numerous miracles were reported at Walsingham, and it became so revered that a place called the “Slipper Chapel” was built in 1340. The chapel was exactly one mile from the Shrine and pilgrims would stop here to remove their shoes. Once they had removed their shoes, they would journey the last mile, called the “Holy Mile” to the Shrine barefoot. In later years King Henry VIII was at war with the church over not receiving the divorce he wanted and so began the dissolution of many religious monasteries, shrines and statues. Devotion was necessarily in secret until after Catholic Emancipation (1829) when public expressions of faith were once again allowed. Almost 900 years later, a wealthy single woman by the name of Charlotte Boyd, purchased the Slipper Chapel and began restoration. She had a new statue of the Mother and Child carved based on the design of the original which was found on the medieval seal of the Walsingham Priory. The first Mass since the Reformation was offered in the Slipper Chapel on 15th August 1934, and a few days later Cardinal Francis Bourne led a pilgrimage of 10,000 people to the Chapel and declared it to be the Catholic National Shrine of Our Lady. The importance of Our Lady of Walsingham is shown through Pontifical approbation (recognition) which has been given to it by four popes: Pope Leo XIII, in 1897; Pope Pius XII, in 1954, Pope St. John Paul II, in 1982 and Pope Francis, in 2015. Today, Walsingham is once again the official Shrine of Our Lady in England.
TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 27, 2020
ADULT PSR: Adult PSR will be starting sometime in October. Plans are being made on what will be offered for adults to enrich their knowledge of our Catholic faith. Watch the bulletin for more details.
SUBSCRIBE TO CATHOLIC TIMES ECONNECT – The Catholic Times, the Diocese of Columbus’ newspaper, is introducing eConnect, a new email news service. eConnect will be emailed to subscribers biweekly on Wednesdays with current news and with any breaking news to keep you up-to-date about events and activities throughout our Diocese. To sign up for your free subscription to eConnect, visit columbuscatholic.org/econnect.
DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC? Invite them to join RCIA as an inquirer. All they have to do is contact the office via phone or email.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE TOTALSTotal presenting donors: 35Whole blood units collected: 29 Power Red units collected: 2Donors deferred: 0First Time Donors: 1Donors who started donation process but did not complete: 0Total productive units: 31 (goal was 32)Total lives saved: 93!!
HOLY LAND/GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION: Due to the cancellation of public Triduum celebration, there was no Good Friday collection for the care and maintenance of the Holy Land. If you would like to contribute, you may do so through October 11th. Make sure to place your offering in a separate envelope and label it “Good Friday/Holy Land.”