St. Joseph Parish 

January 24, 2021
Fr. Tom's Letter
Jr High Inauguration Lesson
2nd Grade Inauguration Lesson
Confirmation Prep Pictures
Coloring Page
February Calendar

January 17, 2021
Fr. Tom's Letter
The Year of St. Joseph
Table Tennis Pictures
That All May Be One - Most Reverend David Bonnar
John the Baptist Coloring Page

January 10, 2020
Fr. Tom's Letter
School Marketing Packet
Bishop Coloring Page
Jesus' Baptism Coloring Page

January 3, 2021
Fr. Tom's Letter
St. Joseph School Enrollment Timeframe
New Storage Building
The First Nativity with Kindergarteners 
January Calendar
Three Wise Men Coloring Page

December 27, 2020
Fr. Tom's Letter
Kindergarten Gingerbread Fun
Christmas Fun for SJS
Nativity Coloring Page

Minister's Schedule:

November/December
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January/February
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Please Keep in Your Thoughts and Prayers The Ill of the Parish:

Barb Seli, Dr. Dennis McCluskey, Anne Luli, Jamie McKinley Taylor, Michael Anthony, Cecilia Woodward, Martha (Wohlwend) Harris, Paul North, Charlie Wise, Fred Pero, Theresa Long, Linda Shaw, Geri DiBona, Tony and Helen Franjesh, Jane Evans Kober, Ralph Herman, Gladys Hilgert, Melissa Charba, Cork Greiner, Bernie White, Susan Andrews, Janelle Albertoni, Gloria Rodenbucher, Roger Klodt, Baby Charlie Richardson, Shirley Laubert, Vicki Newnham, Doreen Knapp Riley, Jeff Helmling, Josephine Demboski, Mary Lou Wise, Grace Klein, Mike Graening, and Jean Hannah.

Passed into the Lord's Hands:  

Richard, Hengle, James Murphy, Evey Montecalvo, (Sandy’s niece), Lisa Mudd and Fr. Ernest Krantz, a Son of the Parish.

Congratulation, Bishop David Bonnar. 

David J. Bonnar, 58, is a priest of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. He is the bishop-elect of the Diocese of Youngstown, having been appointed to the position on November 17, 2020, by Pope Francis. He is scheduled to be consecrated and installed on January 12, 2021, at St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown.  Click here to read more. 

St. Joseph School Enrollment for 2021-2022 School Year Has Begun

On January 11th our school began the enrollment process for the 2021-22 school year. Enrollment is open to surrounding Portage County Catholic parishes, and St. Matthew, Ellet from Monday, January 25th to Friday January 29th. Open Enrollment begins February 1st.

Again, we fully expect, especially in the lower grades, to have full classes to our limit of 24 per class. (2nd grade is already full). Call the school at 330-628- 9555.

2021 Calendars Are Here

The 2021 religious calendars from Bissler Funeral Home, and this year some from Hummel Funeral Home, are now at the back of the church. Please take just one for your family at this time as the amounts are less than in previous years. Thank you.

Prayer for Spiritual Communion

Pope Francis told people on March 15, "United to Christ we are never alone, but instead form one body of which he is the head. It is a union that is nourished with prayer and also with spiritual communion in the Eucharist, a practice that is recommended when it isn't possible to receive the sacrament." The idea of "spiritual Communion" is part of Catholic tradition. We invite Jesus into ourselves when receiving the actual sacrament isn't possible.

"My Jesus, I believe you are really here in the Blessed Sacrament. I love you more than anything in the world, and I hunger to receive you. But since I cannot receive Communion at this moment, feed my soul at least spiritually. I unite myself to you now as I do when I actually receive you."

The Randolph Suffield Atwater Food Shelf is growing! The Food Shelf has existed since 1970 and has been on the St. Joseph's campus for 35 years. We need to vacate the current location because of the children’s playground safety. We plan to build on the east side of the Knights of Columbus Hall. We have started a fundraising campaign with a goal of $125,000. We are asking for donations to help us reach this goal. Thank you for your consideration!

Piano Lessons 

Yuliana Kvinta, St. Joseph’s Music Director, is now offering piano lessons here at our parish. Yuliana is a highly skilled educator, state-certified, with over 20 years of teaching experience. She holds a Bachelor's degree and a Master’s degree in Music Education, studied piano performance and instruction along with choral directing and vocal performance. Contact Yuliana at 234- 716- 3287 or email at ykvinta@gmail.com.

Lead Testing of Water

Recently our water consultant, Don Macko, completed testing of our water in three places in the school and two places in the rectory. In all locations, the level was less than 2 milligrams per liter. The threshold is 15 milligrams per liter. This is a public notice that we have undergone lead testing, and we are well below the levels for safety. Click here for more information.