St. Joseph Parish 

April 11, 2021
Fr. Tom's Letter
Garden Gang Pics
Tree Planting Pics
Spring Clean Up Pics
Coloring Page

April 4, 2021
Fr. Tom's Letter
Easter Letter From Bishop Bonnar
SJS Students Stations of the Cross
Easter Flower Donations

March 28, 2021
Fr. Tom's Letter
Collection for the Holy Land
Confirmation Pictures
First Communion Pictures
April Calendar

March 21, 2021
Fr. Tom's Letter
Leadership Clean-up Pics
First Grade Spelling Pics
Storage Building Pics
Letter from the Bishop

March 14, 2021
Fr. Tom's Letter
Osmosis Pictures
Calligraphy Pictures
50/50 Club & Catholic Charities Inserts
 

Minister's Schedule:

January/February
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March/April
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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, Dolores Hermann, Paula Hermann, Anne Fedorovich, twins Karlie & Chloe Espositio, Bob Waples, Dolly Eichler, and Helen Jane Eichler.

Passed into the Lord's Hands:  Ray Knapp, Mary Jane Kline, Regina Ball, Violet Benich, Mary Peters, and Mike Putra.

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."
 

A Favor Please

We have tried to contact a few parishioners and received the message of a number that is no longer valid. If you have changed your phone number, or have gone to using only your cell phone number as a contact, and you have not yet notified the church of this change, would you please do so? Thank you.
 

On-Line Giving

An alternative to your physical envelopes is our online giving program. If this contribution method would be of interest to you, go to the following website: https://www.osvonlinegiving.com/185 to set up reoccurring offertories. If you need additional help call Our Sunday visitor at 800-442-0669. Thank you.
 

Groundskeeper for Cemetery: Employment

The workload in the cemetery increases as we grow. The work of a groundskeeper will entail grass cutting, picking up branches, weed whacking, assistance in burials, trimming of bushes, watering, and filling in and planting grass around new burials. The amount of work changes seasonally. Kindly submit your interest and qualifications to Thomas S. Acker, S.J., Administrator St. Joseph Parish.

Diocese of Youngstown Annual Bishop’s Appeal 2021

 The Appeal is the primary funding source for Catholic Charities in the six counties of our diocese. Especially as we continue to weather the effects of the pandemic, there has been an increase in the number of needy persons coming to Catholic Charities for help, and they depend on our support of the Bishop’s Appeal.

The Bishop’s Appeal also helps to support our diocesan ministries including seminarian formation and the Office of Vocations, the Office of Catholic Schools, Religious Education, Youth and Young Adult Ministries, and the Catholic Television Network of Youngstown (CTNY).

Our parish was given an Appeal goal of $35,100 to contribute towards the Diocesan Goal of $4 million.

Bishop Bonnar is counting on our support of the 2021 Bishop’s Appeal to reach our goal.

To date 73 of St. Joseph parish households have contributed $12,545, with a total commitment of$16,024 ( 45%) toward our Appeal goal of $35,100 towards the support of the 2021 Bishop’s Appeal and the Diocesan Goal of $4 million. Envelopes can be found at the back of the church. Thank you.

Please prayerfully consider how you can best respond to this Appeal. Envelopes can be found at the back of the church. Thank you.

Rice Bowls

If you did not have a chance to return your Rice Bowl last week, please return your Rice Bowls this week to the box at the back of the church. Remember to have them put their names on the boxes. Thanks to all the children who collected their monies for this children’s participation and support of the Bishop’s Appeal.

Registration Open for Walsh University Physical Therapy Community Clinics

Register now for one of Walsh University’s Physical Therapy Community Clinic on April 14, April 15 and April 16. Participants must be 14 years or older (anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian). Sessions are open to the public and are offered at no charge. Registration is required. Performed by the dedicated students in the Walsh Doctoral Physical Therapy program and supervised by licensed Physical Therapists, this annual physical therapy examination will include a movement system screen, health screening, posture assessment, balance, and fall prevention assessment, individualized home exercise program, and referrals to other health care professionals if needed. Clinics will be held at Walsh University with Telehealth and in-person appointments available.

Register for your one-hour assessment by calling 330-490-7566, or email walshdptclinic@walsh.edu or visit our website at or at www.walsh.edu/dptclinic.

For your safety, social distancing policies, such as isolated rooms, will be in place. Masks required according to CDC guidelines. In-car COVID-19 screenings will be performed by Walsh nursing students before participants enter the building.

Offertory Envelopes are Here

There are additional tables at the back of the church with your church offertory envelopes on them. They are arranged categorically, by the envelope company, not necessarily alphabetically.

FINAL Week for Envelopes
There are still a lot of envelopes at the back of the church. Our envelopes have been at the back of church for almost 2 months now. The church is open daily for anyone to come in and get their envelopes.

Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Celebrations

The first Diocesan Wedding Anniversary

Celebration for 2021 will be Sunday, June 13th at 2:00 pm in St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown, honoring couples observing their 25th, 40th, 50th, and over wedding anniversaries in 2021.
The Wedding Anniversary Celebration will include a Mass celebrated by Bishop David J. Bonnar, renewal of marriage vows, and a personalized certificate for each couple.

Couples celebrating anniversaries have two options:

1) They may attend the Wedding Anniversary Celebration Mass “in person” at St. Columba cathedral or, 2) they may participate “remotely” via live streaming of the Mass through the Diocese of Youngstown’s website at www.doy.org. (in which case their certificate will be mailed to them). Limited spaces are available for couples attending in person at the cathedral. Because of COVID-19, only couples celebrating anniversaries may attend. Unfortunately, families and other guests cannot attend, and there will be no reception afterward. Please keep in mind that one or both spouses must be Catholic and the marriage must be recognized by the Church. Reservations must be made for this celebration by contacting the rectory office by May 12th.

Food Shelf News

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.