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ST. JOSEPH PARISH 11045 St. Joseph Blvd.

Fx 330-274-2254 PSR Office 330-274-2268 www.

Edward Stafford Pastor Deacon Gerry Scopilliti

Joyce Schreiber, SND Pastoral Associate Mrs.

Cindy Clark Business Office Manager Mrs.

Jason Garey Maintenance SATURDAY LITURGY

m. (Summer) WEEKDAY 8:00 a.m. Tues.-Thur.

bulletin) RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) Saturdays

1 ST. JOSEPH PARISH St. Joseph Blvd., Mantua OH Parish Office / Fx PSR Office PARISH STAFF Rev. Edward Stafford Pastor Deacon Gerry Scopilliti Permanent Deacon Sr. Joyce Schreiber, SND Pastoral Associate Mrs. Margaret Haney Director of Religious Education Mr. Bill Davies Music Minister Mrs. Kathi Trares Parish Secretary Mrs. Cindy Clark Business Office Manager Mrs. Cindy Olesh Ox Roast Fair Financial Secretary Mr. Jason Garey Maintenance SATURDAY LITURGY SCHEDULE 5:00 p.m. SUNDAY 8:30 and 11:15 a.m. 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. (Summer) WEEKDAY 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 7:00-9:00 p.m. HOLY ROSARY Saturdays 4:20 p.m. Proud Home of the Ox Roast Fair!

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Although our Puritan forebears at Plymouth Rock were almost a hundred years removed from their Catholic roots, the old liturgical calendar still had an unconscious claim

We've already seen how on Saint Martin's Day, November 11, medieval continental Europe observed a great harvest day of Thanksgiving, with games, dances, parades, and a festive dinner of roast goose.

Even after the Reformation, the tradition of eating goose on Saint Martin's Day was retained in Holland, and it was there that our Pilgrims encountered this tradition.

The protest was so great that in 1941 the day established by President Lincoln, the last Thursday in November, was restored.

2 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Although our Puritan forebears at Plymouth Rock were almost a hundred years removed from their Catholic roots, the old liturgical calendar still had an unconscious claim on their hearts. We've already seen how on Saint Martin's Day, November 11, medieval continental Europe observed a great harvest day of Thanksgiving, with games, dances, parades, and a festive dinner of roast goose. With the goose went ample draughts of "Saint Martin's Wine," the first wine of the new harvest. Martinmas celebrated full barns and larders stocked for the winter. Even after the Reformation, the tradition of eating goose on Saint Martin's Day was retained in Holland, and it was there that our Pilgrims encountered this tradition. When Governor Bradford sent four hunters out into the Massachusetts wilderness in the autumn of 1621, they did indeed find some geese and ducks, and were persuaded by the indigenous people to try turkey, too. Just as the liturgical calendar has been tweaked over the years, President Roosevelt moved Thanksgiving to the third Thursday in November in 1939, probably to extend the Christmas shopping season. The protest was so great that in 1941 the day established by President Lincoln, the last Thursday in November, was restored. If the Pilgrims had known of the Martinmas connection, they might never have celebrated at all! LITURGIES FOR THE WEEK Sun. 8:30 a.m. Mass... Mike Slovich 11:15 a.m. Mass.. Camille Brady Mon. No Liturgy Tues. 8:00 a.m. Mass... People of St. Joseph Wed. 8:00 a.m. Mass... Conversion for the Heart of the World Thur. 8:00 a.m. Mass... Rev. Bernard Schmalzried Fri. Sat. Rev. James Field, J. S. Paluch Co. No Liturgy 4:00-4:30 p.m. Reconciliation 4:20 p.m. Rosary 5:00 p.m. Mass... Bill & Rose Sontag Sun. 8:30 a.m. Mass... Bert O Donnell 11:15 a.m. Mass.. Joe Robine CARILLON MEMORIAL December 2 Soltis Family THIS WEEK S READINGS Mon: Rv 14:1-3,4b-5; Ps 24:1bc-4ab,5-6; Lk 21:1-4 Tues: Rv 14:14-19; Ps 96:10-13; Lk 21:5-11 Wed: Rv 15:1-4; Ps 98:1-3ab,7-9; Lk 21:12-19 Thur: Rv 18:1-2,21-23; 19:1-3,9a; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 21:20-28 Fri: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Sat: Rv 22:1-7; Ps 95:1-7ab; Lk 21:34-36 To Prepare For Next Weekend s Mass... Sun: Jer 33:14-16; Ps 25:4-5,8-10, 14; 1 Thes 3:12-4:2; Lk 21:25-28,34-36 PASTOR S CORNER As we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King, we differentiate between our worldly conceptions of kingship and the truth that the Kingship of Christ teaches us. Christ is a savior, servant and total self-giving king. He shepherds us, forgives us and brings us healing when we are struggling and feel lost. Christ is the only King that matters because He leads us to the true Kingdom of eternal life. It is a Kingdom not of this world. It is a Kingdom of true peace, justice and love for all of God s people. Fr. Ed Stafford PRAYER INTENTIONS Bunny Fritz Joan Kodash Natalie Jahn Sharon Olszak Lily Peterson Kyle Painley Josephine Rizzo Pat Smith Seth James Linda Litz Marvin Litz Ray Hosier Ian Bokesch Tim Holka Bishop George Murry Mike Alexander Hilda Keller Georgia Poe McIntyre Linda Hammel Andy Kollarik Ken Boehnlein Joann Holka Ron Nader Ronnie Kasovich Dave Malisiak Phil Conti SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME PRAYER LINE: LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE 12/1-2 5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. SERVERS S. Roosa A. Turpin I. Szoka C. Varkola LECTORS K. Cofjohn T. Murphy D. Engelhart M. Ward-Clayton A. Turpin D. Engelhart EUCH. MIN. C. Clark D. Kruis B. Sabol G. Scopilliti J. Kruis R. Skocdopole M. Romanello D. Bukas J. Sawyer D. Rich-Gross C. Sherbondy R. Workman K. Trares A. Wetshtein MASS SET-UP Staff R. Custer C. Casalicchio CLEANERS Major Church Cleaning (Pews & Narthex) ATTENTION LITURGICAL MINISTERS Please sign-up in the Narthex to serve at our Masses for The Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We will have 7:00 p.m. Vigil Mass on Friday, December 7, and 9:00 a.m. Mass on Saturday, December 8. In addition, schedules for Jan.-Mar. will be prepared soon. Please notify Kathi of any major changes no later than Monday, December 10. Thank you for all that you do. SYMPATHY We extend our sympathy to the family and friends of Gary Miller, brother of Stan (Annette) Carlisle, who recently passed away. May our Lord comfort this family in their time of mourning and may Gary experience the everlasting life which Jesus promised. Due to early bulletin deadlines collection figures for 11/18 will be in next weekend s bulletin STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT How often do we put all our time and energy into building a kingdom here on earth, forgetting that life here is short? The real kingdom is in the next life. Yet, how much time and energy do we invest in working for that eternal kingdom? Visit us on the web at

CHRIST IS KING On the final Sunday of the liturgical year we celebrate the feast of Christ the King.

But they invite us to claim Christ as our King here and now. Jesus' words to Pilate in the Gospel remind us that his kingdom transcends time and place.

By concluding the year with this feast we are proclaiming our faith that Jesus Christ is the one and only King over all seasons, all peoples, and all of creation.

GIVING TREE IN THE NARTHEX Our annual Advent tradition of the Giving Tree begins this weekend.

As in the past the wish lists were obtained from Catholic Charities of Portage County.

Assembling of the family gift bags will take place on Monday, December 10?. Please contact Dan & Wendy Nuti (440-476-2881) for more information. GIVE THANKS BY GIVING BLOOD St.

redcrossblood.org, click on Account Login, create an account, and schedule.

3 CHRIST IS KING On the final Sunday of the liturgical year we celebrate the feast of Christ the King. It's easy to understand today's scriptures as events that happened long ago and far away, or predictions that will come true somewhere, some day. But they invite us to claim Christ as our King here and now. Jesus' words to Pilate in the Gospel remind us that his kingdom transcends time and place. And the prophecies from Daniel and Revelation give us reason to be faithful to Christ our King right here and right now. By concluding the year with this feast we are proclaiming our faith that Jesus Christ is the one and only King over all seasons, all peoples, and all of creation. No matter what nation we belong to or what language we speak, he "has made us into a kingdom" (Revelation 1:6)--one people united in love and peace for all eternity. J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. GIVING TREE IN THE NARTHEX Our annual Advent tradition of the Giving Tree begins this weekend. Coordinated by the Nuti Family, this community outreach provides those in need with a little brighter Christmas (this may be the only gifts they receive). As in the past the wish lists were obtained from Catholic Charities of Portage County. To participate, please select a tag (remember to sign the list), shop, and return your wrapped gifts to the Narthex with the tag securely attached and visible by Sunday, December 9. Assembling of the family gift bags will take place on Monday, December 10?. Please contact Dan & Wendy Nuti ( ) for more information. GIVE THANKS BY GIVING BLOOD St. Joseph Parish will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, November 26, 1:00-6:00 p.m., in Hughes Hall. Did you know you can schedule your appointment online? Simply visit click on Account Login, create an account, and schedule. On the day of donation you can save time by using RapidPass where you can complete your pre-reading and health history questions online using any device. Help fight a blood shortage. St. Joseph Parish Christmas Cheer Cookie Project If you know of anyone who could use a gift of homemade cookies for the holidays, we invite you to share their name for this special parish activity. Please submit them on the Narthex sign-up sheet in by Sunday, December 2. Or you may contact Sr. Joyce or Jane Kennedy through the Parish Office. Donating Cookies Each baker is asked to donate 5 dozen homemade cookies weekend of December 15/16 Assembling Boxes Monday, December 17 10:00 a.m. Parish Center Making Deliveries Week of December Please sign-up in Narthex to participate in the various aspects of this project St. Joseph s presents its 3rd Annual LIVE NATIVITY Saturday, December 8 Sunday, December 9 6:00-8:00 p.m. Free will donations accepted (cash or 4C s items) Come out and enjoy a live reenactment that really makes the first Christmas come alive. Free will donations of cash or 4C's items accepted. Volunteers to serve as actors, greeters, carolers are needed. Live animals would also be a wonderful addition to our event. To volunteer or for more info., please contact Kathy Paroff ( ).

NO PSR/CLOW THIS WEEKEND There will be no PSR/CLOW on Sunday, November 25, in honor of Thanksgiving Day weekend. Please enjoy a safe and happy holiday with your families.

Please consider using online Advent programs to enhance the experience for you and your family. Just a couple of sources for Advent devotionals are Dynamic Catholic and Loyola Press.

All children in grades 1-12 are welcome. We will meet on Sundays, starting December 2, from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph s in one of the PSR classrooms.

Just show up with a love of singing! Please contact Holly Gedeon (330-842-0622) if you are interested in having your child be a part of this wonderful tradition or if you have any questions!

If you are not in PSR and would like to participate, stop by the PSR office for forms and 11x17 paper. If you have any questions, contact Peg Haney @ 330-274-2268 or phaney@stjosephmantua.com.

s Pageant is just around the corner! On Sunday, Decemb

4 NO PSR/CLOW THIS WEEKEND There will be no PSR/CLOW on Sunday, November 25, in honor of Thanksgiving Day weekend. Please enjoy a safe and happy holiday with your families. Classes will resume on Sunday, December 2. ADVENT IS AROUND THE CORNER The First Sunday on Advent is December 2nd. Please consider using online Advent programs to enhance the experience for you and your family. Just a couple of sources for Advent devotionals are Dynamic Catholic and Loyola Press. A simple search for these sources will take you directly to their websites. Have fun exploring! CHRISTMAS EVE CHILDREN S CHORUS A children s chorus is now forming for our 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass. All children in grades 1-12 are welcome. We will meet on Sundays, starting December 2, from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph s in one of the PSR classrooms. On Sunday, December 23, we will meet at 9:45 a.m. to rehearse with the accompanist. No choral experience needed. If your child can not read music, that is not a problem. Just show up with a love of singing! Please contact Holly Gedeon ( ) if you are interested in having your child be a part of this wonderful tradition or if you have any questions! KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS The K of C Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest for kids ages 5 14 will begin on Sunday, December 2. All PSR students will be participating. If you are not in PSR and would like to participate, stop by the PSR office for forms and 11x17 paper. If you have any questions, contact Peg or phaney@stjosephmantua.com. CHRISTMAS PAGEANT AND COOKIE PARTY The annual PSR Christmas Pageant is just around the corner! On Sunday, December 16, 10:00-11:00 a.m., we will be celebrating the Christmas season with the Gospel of Luke and traditional carols in the church, followed by Christmas cookies and punch in Hughes Hall. All are welcome for this annual Christmas celebration. DEFEND THE UNBORN! JOIN THE MARCH FOR LIFE Buses are being organized in various locations throughout the Diocese of Youngstown to take pilgrims to the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. on January 18, To find a bus near you contact the Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Life at dschmidt@youngstowndiocese.org or , ext ORIGINALITY Remember that God prefers the poverty of our hearts to the most sublime thoughts borrowed from others. St. Peter Julian Eymard SENIOR CARE RESOURCE Caring.com is a leading senior care resource for family caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses and other loved ones. It provides comprehensive information on topics like financial support, organizations, and available care options that are in every city in Ohio that can help senior citizens stay connected with their community. You can read more about it at CHRISTMAS ENVIRONMENT To remember a loved one at Christmas you may wish to make a donation to the Christmas Flower Fund. Please use the special Christmas Flower envelope included in your contribution envelope packet (or a plain envelope). 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). Online givers should enter the names in the Other Comments section of their ConnectNow donation page. We ask that your intentions be turned in by Monday, December 17, to be included on the Christmas bulletin insert. These donations not only help provide our beautiful Christmas environment but also assist with church environment expenses throughout the year. DISCERNMENT RETREAT Men (18 and older) who would like to find out more about the calling God has for their life, are invited to attend a discernment retreat the weekend of December The retreat will begin on Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. and conclude on Sunday at noon and will be held at Villa Maria Retreat Center in Villa Maria, PA. Men will have the opportunity for prayer personal and communal discussions with men who are actively discerning informational conferences and time to speak with our seminarians about their discernment. There is no cost to attend. For more information, call the Vocations Office at or Fr. Christopher Luoni at cluoni@youngstowndiocese.org. To register, go to youngstownvocations.org. NEW YEAR S EVE PIRATE FEST/REVERSE RAFFLE Ahoy Mateys, time to climb aboard the Women's Auxiliary of the Mantua Knights of Columbus Council #3766 s New Year's Eve Pirate-fest/ Reverse Raffle! Come join the fun at the Sentinel Party Center, St. Rt. 44, Mantua, OH Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and although theme dress is not required, it sure is fun! All included with your bountiful treasure of just $65.00 a couple is a carnivorous feast fit for ye captain, making merry with DJ Chuck on the dance floor, and an open bar featuring Yo-Ho- Ho bottles of rum. 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8:30 a.m.... Rosary Prayer Group (Church) 7:00-8:30 p.m.... Boy Scout Mtg. (Hall) Wed. 7:00 p.m.... Parish Council Mtg. (PC) 7:00 p.m.... Men of St. Joseph Mtg. (Rm. #9) 8:00 p.m.... AA Mtg.

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Coventry Patmore FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY A Holy Day of Obligation in the United States, this is the day on which we celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the

This feast intensifies our preparation during Advent, remembering how God prepared for Christ's birth by creating Mary free from original sin at conception. We will have 7:00 p.m. Vigil Mass on Friday, December 7, and 9:00 a.

There is an obligation to participate at Mass for both the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and for the Second Sunday of Advent. We invite you to log on to our website and browse through the pages.

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ST. JOSEPH PARISH St. Joseph Blvd., Mantua OH 44255 ST. JOSEPH PARISH 11045 St. Joseph Blvd., Mantua OH 44255 Parish Office 330-274-2253 / Fx 330-274-2254 PSR Office 330-274-2268 www.stjosephmantua.com www.facebook.com/stjosephmantua PARISH STAFF Rev. Edward