St. Joseph Parish 

June Minister's Schedule: Click Here

 

June 7, 2020
Fr. Tom's Letter
Winning Ticket & Christian Living 
Grotto Picture Page
Trinity Coloring Page

May 31, 2020
Fr. Tom's Letter
First Communion Pictures
Graduation Pictures
Memorial Day Mass Pictures

May 24, 2020
Fr. Tom's Letter
SJS 8th Grade Graduates

May 17, 2020
Fr. Tom's Letter
Art Assignment Photos

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, Veronica Wise, Theresa Long, Linda Shaw, Geri DiBona, Tony and Helen Franjesh, Jane Evans Kober, John Luli Jr., Helen Heppe, Ralph Herman, Gladys Hilgert, Melissa Charba, Cork Greiner, Bernie White, Richard Hengle, Susan Andrews, Janelle Albertoni, Gloria Rodenbucher, Roger Klodt, Baby Charlie Richardson, Shirley Laubert, Vicki Newnham, and Doreen Knapp Riley.

Passed into the Lord's Hands: 

Wanda Spartage, Paul Schaefer, Bob Wohlwend, and Randy Porter.

Masses Begin to Resume 

Monsignor John A. Zuraw, Chancellor of the D.O.Y. has announced returning to operation per the Catholic Bishops of the State of Ohio. Mass may resume on Monday, May 25th respecting social distancing. This plan provides for the gradual return to the public celebration of Mass on the weekend of May 30/31. Next weekend, Pentecost. 

Detailed directives from the Diocese of Youngstown were received including maintaining social distancing, and recommendations to provide a safe environment for attending Mass. These directive outlines have been put into this week’s bulletin on a separate piece of paper so you may keep it if you wish. Click Here to see the guidelines.

 

Grotto Masses 

New and Special Announcement about Grotto Masses *

In June we begin our Grotto Masses at 7:00 PM. This decision was made after much consultation with parishioners. This allows people to work much later in the gardens around their home and come to Mass at a later hour. 

Some people eat before the Mass and that is fine. The fast before Communion is 1 hour before receiving Communion. 

Why 7:00 PM? Mass in the Grotto at 5:00 PM has always been very hot with the sun beaming down. By 7:00 PM, the sun has dipped lower and people will not be sitting in the direct sun. 

I note that the Saturday evening Masses at Peter of the Fields, and at Immaculate Conception is 4:00 PM; the Mass at St. Patrick, Kent is at 5:00 PM. This gives people a third opportunity. We also recognize that being outdoors is considered safer than indoors during this COVID 19. People can more easily distance themselves from one another in this outdoor setting. 

The world during this time of Coronavirus 19 should be nimble and adaptable. By placing the Mass at 7:00 PM on Saturday night, we are attempting to be more nimble and more adaptable.

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Sacramental Needs 

Fr. Tom on Retreat 

Fr. Tom will be on retreat from Monday, June 8th, through Friday, June 19th. Please call the rectory if you have any needs.

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."

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Catholic War Vets 

FLAGS for SALE 

The Catholic War Vets are selling quality 3’ x 5’ flags. The stars are embroidered and the stripes are sewn. The flags are sold for $20 come from a manufacturer in Pennsylvania. You may contact any CWV to obtain/order one. Thank you for your support. You may also contact the office. The C.W.V 

**Flag Day is Sunday, June 14th.

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Church Interior Renovation

Gaudete Extended Campaign Raffle Tickets 

The extended Gaudete Campaign for the interior painting/renovation has come to an end. 

The final drawing for $8,000 was held last Sunday, May 31st, Pentecost Sunday after the 10:30 AM Mass. 

The winner of the $8,000 grand prize was Randy May. There were also two tickets drawn to win $500. The winners of those tickets were Kyle Knapp and Colby Hart. Congratulations to you both! We sold a total of 663 tickets! Thank you to everyone who supported this raffle.

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Mary Denny’s New Birthday Celebration 

Please help us celebrate the 110th birthday of Mary Denny. Due to the COVID 19 virus pandemic we are restricted from having personal contact with Mary, so we are planning a drive by celebration at her residence, the Homestead at 850 Sunnyside St. SW, Hartville, OH 44632, on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at 4:00 PM. 

Please plan to line up at the corporate garages to the west of the Homestead building (the light grey buildings with large garage doors) at 3:30 PM to form a parade of cars in her honor. You may also send Mary birthday wishes to: Mary Denny, The Homestead, 850 Sunnyside St. SW, Room 244, Hartville, OH 44632 or, you may drop your best wishes off in a provided box where you line up for the drive-by.

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St. Joseph Parish Festival 

The Festival Committee led by Bruce Hartong has decided it best to cancel this year’s Parish Festival due to the Coronavirus concern. Father Acker agreed. Tom Hartong told Fr. Tom that at the last Festival meeting there was agreement not to put on a fundraiser since people are already stressed and challenged financially.
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Knights of Columbus Announcement

Be Advised: The Knights of Columbus Golf Outing originally scheduled for June 6, 2020, has been rescheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2020, at Paradise Lake County Club.

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OFFERTORY ENVELOPES HAVE ARRIVED 

Offertory Envelopes 

PLEASE pick your box up. The church is open so you can stop in and pick up your envelopes. Many thanks to those of you who have picked your envelopes up.
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