St. Joseph Parish 

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July 5, 2020
Fr. Tom's Letter
Parish Outdoor Concert
Flower Picture Page
4th of July Coloring Page
Our God Coloring Page
 
June 28, 2020
Fr. Tom's Letter
Preschool Insert
July 2020 Calendar
Mowgli, the Raccoon's COVID-19 Advice

June 21, 2020
Fr. Tom's Letter
Mary Denny B-day Pics

June 14, 2020
Fr. Tom's Letter
Bishop Murry Obituary

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

Passed into the Lord's Hands: 

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

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. 

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.

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."
 

Catholic War Vets 

Catholic War Vet’s Upcoming Happenings 

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 and come from a manufacturer in Pennsylvania. You may contact any CWV to obtain/order one. Thank you for your support. You may also purchase one at the office. 

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

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 church for those wishing to give to those less fortunate in our community. Please place your monetary donation in the envelop 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. 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.
 

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.

The Church at Home Combined Collection

Thank you for your generous support for the CHURCH AT HOME Combined Collection for three major CHURCH AT HOME ministries. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development The Catholic Communications Campaign, The Catholic University of America/Newman Campus Ministries To date our parish has contributed $635 toward the Church at Home Campaign. Thank you for your contributions.