St. Joseph Parish 

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August 2, 2020
Page 2
Page 3
Fr. Tom's Letter
Assumption Triduum Schedule
Transfiguration Picture Page

July 26, 2020
Fr. Tom's Letter
Echo, the Parish Parrot
Council & Committee Page
August Calendar

July 19, 2020
Fr. Tom's Letter
School Floor Resurfacing
Grotto Pic Page
Coloring Page Workers
Coloring Page Weeds

July 12, 2020
Fr.Tom's Letter
On the Edge of the Inside
St. Joseph School Prepares to Open in the Fall
NYT - Opening Schools

July 5, 2020
Fr. Tom's Letter
Flower Picture Page
4th of July Coloring Page
Our God Coloring Page

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., 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, Doreen Knapp Riley, Jeff Helmling, twins Karlie & Chloe Esposito,  Josephine Demboski, and George Berger.

Passed into the Lord's Hands: 

Fr. Fred Lang, a son of the parish, Bishop George Murry, Jack Kline, and Katie Ewing.

Grotto Masses On Rainy Days

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 homes and come to Mass at a later hour. 

The 7:00 PM Saturday Grotto Mass is very successful. People find the outdoor environment both inviting and safer during this COVID 19 challenge. Last week’s attendance was approximately 200 people. 

If there is rain, the Mass moves indoors. However, physical distance is harder to maintain. Therefore, at the beginning of Mass time, I shall distribute Communion to those who feel the need to spend only a few minutes because of physical distance requirements. Those who remain can maintain physical distance according to their needs, for the full Mass. 

The Grotto Flag will be present in front of the church if there is to be a Grotto Mass.

Regarding Music for the Masses: Experiment 

Beginning this weekend, music, or rather, the words to the songs for the weekend Masses will be printed in the bulletin.

Sacramental 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."

Assumption Triduum 

Following is the agenda for the Assumption Triduum: 

Thursday, August 13: 

Church - - Morning Mass at 8:30 am 

Grotto -- Communal Penance and 

Communion 7:00 pm 

Friday, August 14: 

In Church - - Morning Mass at 8:30 am. 

Grotto – Anointing of Sick and Communion 7:00 pm 

Saturday, August 15 – Feast of the Assumption 

Church Mass -- 9:00 am 

Grotto - - Rosary 6:45 pm 

Grotto Mass - - 7:00 pm 

In case of rain, services will be held in the church. There will be no Rosary procession because of physical social distancing.

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

Catholic War Vets 

Catholic War Vet’s Scuttlebutt 

THERE WILL BE NO MEETINGS UNTIL SEPTEMBER. At this meeting please bring your dues. Thank you. 

Cmdr. Anthony Wocjinski 

To those of you who have already purchased flags from the CWV, thank you for your support. We are placing another order for additional flags since our original amount has all been sold. If you want an American made flag, please contact a CWV, or the office.

From the St. Vincent de Paul Society 

Due to COVID 19 safe distancing practices St. Vincent DePaul will be providing stamped envelopes in the back of the church for those wishing to give to those less fortunate in our community. Please place your monetary donation in the envelope provided and drop it into the regular collection basket with your regular contribution to the parish. Thank you for your understanding during these difficult times.

St. Vincent De Paul is in dire need of new members. Our society is made up of members who are aging, disabled, or ill and our ranks are thinning to the degree that we may be forced to disband our organization. St. Vincent De Paul began at St. Joseph's due to the foresight of Mary Lohr and her work with those less fortunate in Portage County. Over the years our society has helped countless families and individuals with the support from this parish. But in order to keep up this good work going will require more than just your financial donations. It will require individuals or families to come forward to become part of something much greater than just ourselves. If you are truly interested in becoming involved in this vital ministry and outreach please call Linda Gies at 330-289-5238 to get more information. Thank You and God bless.

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.