St. Joseph ChurchDover, Ohio 44622

The Epiphany of Our LordJanuary 2 and 3, 2016

2 y 3 de enero del 2016

Mass Intentions

Monday, January 4 No Mass Readings: 212:1 Jn 3:22–4:6/Ps 2/Mt 4:12-17, 23-25Tuesday, January 5 2:00 p.m. Special Intention (Park Village) 6:00 p.m. Marjorie Warther Readings: 213: 1 Jn 4:7-10/Ps 72/Mk 6:34-44Wednesday, January 6 8:15 a.m. Anna Monahan 9:00 a.m. Rosary Readings: 214: 1 Jn 4:11-18/Ps 72/Mk 6:45-52Thursday, January 7 8:15 a.m. Louis Polilli 9:00 a.m. Adoration of the Eucharist Readings: 215: 1 Jn 4:19–5:4/Ps 72/Lk 4:14-22aFriday, January 8 8:15 a.m. Helen Henrich Cook Readings: 216: 1 Jn 5:5-13/Ps 147/Lk 5:12-16Saturday, January 9,The Vigil of The Baptism of the Lord 4:00 p.m. Deceased Members of the Recinelli FamilySunday, January 10, The Baptism of the Lord 8:30 a.m. Joseph Monaco 11:00 a.m. Dr. Jose Samson 1:30 p.m. The People of the Parish (Spanish Mass) Readings: 21C: Is 40: 1-5, 9-11/Ps 104/ Ti:2: 11-14;3:4-7/Lk 3:15-16, 21-22

Offertory for Sunday, December 26 and 27, 2015Loose $ 1,913.00Adult (envelopes 220) $ 7,084.00Online Giving $ 885.00Total $ 9,882.00Contributions needed each week $ 12,192.00

Other Funds:Capital Improvement $ 70.00Youth Ministry $ 85.00Poor Fund $ 10.00Lighting Project $ 637.00Christmas $ 19,774.00Diocesan Christmas Charities $ 1,559.00New Year $ 120.00

Thank you for your generosity.

Ministry SchedulesJanuary 9 and 10, 2016

4:00 p.m. MassLector: Vicki Wilhelm – 1st Reading

Sue Quillen – 2nd ReadingEucharistic Ministers: Kateri Renicker,

Jessica DeBois, Marlo Nowak, Janice Cosenza, Tim Avon, Vicki Avon, Jeri Middaugh

Hospitality: Pastoral Council MembersServers: Cade Renicker, Sage Winnie,

Peyton Olson (Alt: Andrea Garcia Paez)

8:30 a.m. MassLector: Jeannine Kennedy – 1st Reading

Matt Ritzert – 2nd ReadingEucharistic Ministers: Lynn Ballantyne,

Rachel Capozella, Emily Conrad, Carl Conrad, Marysu Sorohan, Cathy Galbraith, Dan Galbraith, Jack Burnham, Jack Dooling

Hospitality: Ann Riley and Pastoral CouncilServers: David Maxwell, Michael Maxwell,

Joseph House (Alt: John Chaney)

11:00 a.m. MassLector: Anne Bruno – 1st Reading

James Pauley – 2nd ReadingEucharistic Ministers: Susan Crust,

Kevin Fitzgerald, Anne Telle, Doug Telle, Tom O’Donnell, Rebecca Nylund, Dave Nylund

Hospitality: Pastoral Council MembersServers: Katie Bruno, Luke Telle,

John Telle (Alt: Bridgett Deeds)

If you know of a friend or family member who is in the hospital, for surgery or due to illness, or is currently homebound, please call the Parish Office and give us the information. Someone will visit them as soon as possible.

Prayer Chain: To place your request on the prayer chain, please call the Parish Office or Charlene Herzig at 330-343-1063.

Spiritual Notes:The feast of the Epiphany has a different emphasis in the church of the East than it does in the West. In the East it commemorates the Lord’s baptism while in the West it commemorates the revelation of Christ to the gentiles, represented by the magi. In the West it became a feast on January 6 in the late fourth century. The text from Isaiah calls the people of Israel to recognize God’s presence in their midst, “Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come.” Though “darkness covers the earth” the prophet goes on to say, “upon you the Lord shines ….Nations shall walk by your light.” This text’s imagery of “caravans of camels” and “dromedaries of Midian and Ephah” connects with the story of the magi. Over the centuries we have imagined the group of mysterious visitors traveling to Bethlehem with the exotic beasts of burden. In Ephesians we hear that what was revealed to Paul “by revelation” is something new. It “was not made known to people in other generations” but only now has been revealed “by the Spirit.” The message is this: “the Gentiles are coheirs…. copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus.” Only from Matthew do we hear the story of the magi. As a story it serves to show us that Jesus’ birth has universal significance; He came to save not just His own people but all people. Later tradition ascribes names, nationalities, and numbers to the magi, but Matthew simply presents them as foreigners who can read the heavens and discover that the sky is announcing the birth of “the newborn king of the Jews.” For the ancients, the stars were indicators of divine revelation. Their response to discovering “the child with Mary his mother” was only of joy as they “offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.”For reflection: Is my life’s journey one of following the star of the Christ Child, or am I following another star? Do I believe that salvation is for all or just for “God’s chosen ones?

In Our Parish

Please keep in your prayers, Josephine “Joey” Cugliari, age 76, who died on Friday, December 25, 2015. May her soul and all the souls of our faithful departed rest in peace. Also, keep Joey’s family in your prayers.

Don’t forget… Your 2016 calendars are available in the Vestibule. Please take one home with you after Mass!

The Knights of Columbus will be doing their annual “Baby Bottle Campaign” for Birthright. Baby bottles will be available at the entrances of the church on Sunday, January 10th. Please take one home and fill it with your loose change. Bottles must be returned the following weekend. Thank you for your generous support!

Spiritual Lifeof Saint Joseph Parish

Sacrament of ReconciliationSaturday Confession times are 3:15 to 3:45 p.m.; on Sunday mornings from 7:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. and from 10:15 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.

Anointing of the SickFollowing the 4:00 p.m. Mass the first weekend of each month, following the 8:30 a.m. Mass the second weekend of each month and following the 11:00 a.m. Mass the third weekend of each month.

Adoration of the EucharistThe Eucharist will be exposed for Adoration every Thursday morning after Mass until 9:30 a.m.

Rosary Each Wednesday morning after the 8:15 a.m. Mass, join us as we pray the Rosary.

Upcoming Meetingsin the Life of the Parish

Secular Franciscans invite everyone wishing to attend the first Saturday of each month at 9:00 a.m. for Morning Prayer and Eucharistic Prayer followed by coffee and donuts.

Men’s Bible Study Group: Saturday mornings at 7:00 a.m. in the Family Life Center. For more information, please contact John Kuczirka.

Heart of Mary Bible Study: Come and join us the first and third Fridays of every month from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Family Life Committee: Monday, January 4, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center – Meeting Room A.

R.C.I.A. There will be no RCIA on Thursday, January 7, 2016 in the Family Life Center. The topic will be the Christmas Celebration.

Notes from Kevin…Attention, all Teens! The next Mass for the Teen Choir will be on Sunday, January 17th at the 11:00 a.m. Mass. All students in the 7th thru 12th grades are invited to join in singing. Please be in the choir pews by 10:45 a.m. for a brief rehearsal... no need to bring anything, except for a friend to sing with you... all the music will be provided. Thanks to all of you who have been singing with the Choir!

Tuscarawas CentralCatholic Elementary School

Tuscarawas Central Catholic Elementary School invites you to our Open House Celebration!

When: Sunday, January 17, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Who: Everyone is invited! Current families,

parishioners, general publicWhat: Building tours, meet students and teachers,

Spaghetti Dinner, Book Fair

This is a great opportunity to learn more about TCCES and what we have to offer from preschool through grade six. We are affordable. We are open to all. We invite you to Be A Saint!The Open House will start registration for the 2016-17 school year.

TCCES’ annual Casino Night is Saturday, January 23rd from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Save the date for this fun event!More information to follow!

Spaghetti DinnerTCCES will host a Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, January 17th from 11:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Carry-out is available.

Youth Ministry NewsSunday, January 3rd – Sacred HeartSunday, January 10th – Sacred Heart

Jr. High Youth Group – Sunday, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

High School Youth Group – Sunday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Did you know… the Youth Group attends Mass together on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 p.m.? After Mass there is food and fellowship. If you are able to join us, we would love to see you there!!

For More information about upcoming events, contact Andy in the Parish Office!

The Jubilee Year of MercyDecember 8, 2015 – November 20, 2016

“It is a favorable time to heal wounds, a time to offer everyone the way of Forgiveness and Reconciliation.” ~ Pope Francis

The third corporal work of mercy – to clothe the naked. Jesus told us He is the truth. (Jn 14:6) This truth is revealed in the Old Testament in support of the New Testament. In Isaiah God tells us to clothe the naked when we see them

(Is 58:7). Tobit, a faithful servant of God, states, “I would give my bread to the hungry and my clothing to the naked.” Tobit instructs his son Tobiah, “Give the hungry some of your bread and to the naked some of your clothing.” (Tb 4:16). As faithful disciples of Jesus, we too are meant to carry on this work of mercy. We can do this in the following ways: donate some of our clothing to organizations that distribute clothing to the poor, donate to and support groups that help clothe poor and underprivileged children, help families who are economically challenged to obtain necessary clothing, give clothing to the homeless, and see that the elderly and infirmed have sufficient clothing to sustain themselves.

Please remember in your prayers, all the sick, homebound, and recovering in our parish. Also, pray for those coping with physical or mental conditions.

Dear Parishioners, Once again, I have been given the opportunity to serve the people of Ecuador this spring on a medical and catechetical mission trip. Through Missions of Peace of Franciscan University, we will be able to care for the native Ecuadorians both physically and spiritually by ministering to those who lack both proper medical treatment and consistent access to a priest and the Sacraments. I was overwhelmed with the support and generosity I received from this parish last year when I asked for your help, and I am very thankful for it! I am asking for your support once more. Without the help of people like you, this mission is not possible. I ask you to please consider donating as well as keeping us in your prayers. Thank you in advance for your support and generosity. God Bless, Ben Burnham

St. Joseph Soup KitchenEveryone is welcome!!

The intention for the Soup Kitchen is to serve God’s children in need: the poor in spirit, as well as the needy. Below you will find the upcoming schedule.

Teams, if you need assistance please contactAndrea Settimio or the Parish Office.

January 6, 2016 – Team C (Milt Hamilton)January 13, 2016 – Team E (Pastoral Council)

January 20, 2016 – Team F (Boy Scouts)January 27, 2016 – Team G (Joan Wenzel)

Thank you for your support!

THANK YOU!Dear St. Joseph Parishioners,We want to thank you for all the beautiful baby clothes and items you donated to us this Christmas. We will give them out to the young mothers who come to us for assistance. May God bless you for your kind generosity toward those in need.With gratitude,Birthright of New Philadelphia Staff and Volunteers

Other Information To Note:

Mass Intentions: Please be reminded that any parishioner is welcome to request Masses be celebrated for deceased or living loved ones. To schedule a Mass Intention, please contact the Parish Office.

Can you help with transportation to Mass? We often get calls from parishioners in both Dover and New Philadelphia who need help getting to Mass. If you are able to help, please call the Parish Office.

Low-gluten Hosts: If you are a person who needs to receive a low-gluten host because of wheat allergies or celiac disease, please call the Parish Office.

Bulletin deadline: The bulletin deadline is Monday at 3:00 p.m. Please include your contact information with phone number and email address. Bulletin notices may be in writing, faxed to 330-602-7488, dropped off, or emailed to stjosephchurch@roadrunner.com.

Please Note: If you would like to present the gifts at the Offertory, please contact the Ushers before Mass.

St. Joseph Calvary CemeteryIf you are interested in purchasing lots, or if you have questions regarding rules and regulations, please call Don in the Parish Office, and he will be happy to assist you.

January is Poverty in AmericaAwareness Month

More than 46 million Americans live in Poverty. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development designated January as “Poverty in America Awareness Month.” In January, we devote our efforts to heightening the nation’s understanding of the scope of problems of poverty and work to break the cycle. For more details, www.povertyusa.org.

January 3-9:A Stranger and You Welcomed Me

In the Gospel of Matthew (25:35), Jesus tells His disciples, “I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” The call to welcome the stranger plays an important role in the lives of faithful Christians and has a particularly central place for those of us who work in the migration field. Often unfamiliar with the local tongue of the new country, not to mention its customs, the migrant needs the support of local communities so that she can better adjust to her new surroundings. National Migration Week 2016 picks up on the theme of welcome and, in doing so, calls on each of us to welcome the stranger among us. To learn more please visit www.usccb.org/about/migration-and-refugee-services/national-migration-week/index.cfm.

Save the Dates!The Birthright steak dinner fund raiser will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2016, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Dennison. Tickets are $17.00 each. If you would like to attend, please contact Georgianna Kline at 330-874-3635. We hope you will consider attending and supporting this very worthy organization.

The 2015 Catholic Women’s Conference will be held on Saturday, February 20th at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus. A week later on Saturday, February 27th, the Annual Catholic Men’s Conference will be held at the same location. More information will be following.

Make Christ present in your marriage. Come on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter and we’ll show you how to renew your marriage as a sacrament, a sign of the Lord’s presence in the world. The next Marriage Encounter weekend is February 19-21, 2016 in Central Ohio. For more information or to register, call 614-834-6880.

Courage /Encourage:Courage offers spiritual support for Catholic men and women with same sex attractions and is endorsed by the Pontifical Council for the Family. Courage was founded in 1980 by Cardinal Cook to help Catholics with same sex attractions live chaste lives in accordance with the Roman Catholic Church’s teachings. EnCourage is the affiliate support group for family members, spouses, and friends of men and women with same sex attractions. For confidential inquiries, please contact Father Pat Toner at 614-296-7404. For more information, contact the Marriage and Family Life Office at 614-241-2560 or visit www.couragerc.net.

RetrouvailleThe Retrouvaille program offers tools needed to discover a loving marriage relationship. Thousands of couples headed for separation or divorce have successfully overcome their marriage difficulties by attending the program. Visit www.retrouvaille.org for more information. Or contact the Diocese of Columbus Office of Family and Marriage at 614-241-2560.

Leave a Legacy of Love and FaithYour last will and testament can leave a legacy of your faith by helping to pass it on to others. When drafting your will, after taking care of your family, please consider naming St. Joseph Parish or the Diocese of Columbus as a recipient of your estate. For more information, contact James Anzelmo at the Catholic Foundation at 1-866-298-8893 or JAnzelmo@catholic-foundation.org.

If you manage your bills online, we’re sure you’ll like giving to your church online. It’s safe and secure, and you decide exactly when your gift is

made and where it goes. Please visit www.stjosephdover.org to get started. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call the Parish Office.

Please help us to update our records. More and more parishioners

have begun to eliminate their landlines, and use only cell phones. If you fall into this category, please contact the Parish Office with your correct information. You may fill out this slip and drop it in the collection basket or email any changes to stjosephchurch@roadrunner.com. Thank you!!

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Church is and the times for their Masses, please check out www.masstimes.org.

The Amazing Parish PrayerHeavenly Father, You have gathered us together as a parish to be Your visible life in our world. Here we unite in worship, proclaim Your word, celebrate the Eucharist, and are sent forth to share Your love and make disciples. Lord, we take Your Great Commission seriously and long for our parish to be so on fire that we draw people to You. Help us in that endeavor, as we strive to work together – ordained, religious and laity. Please make our parish amazing, through Your power and Your grace. Amen.

The Holy Father’s Prayer IntentionsJanuary 2016

Universal Intention: That sincere dialogue among men and women of different faiths may produce the fruits of peace and justice.

Evangelization Intention: That by means of dialogue and fraternal charity and with the grace of the Holy Spirit, Christians may overcome divisions.

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Iglesia San JoséMinisterios Hispanos

La Epifanía del Señor2 y 3 de enero del 2016

Calendario Litúrgico:

Misas en EspañolDomingo 10 de enero 1:30 p.m.Domingo 17 de enero 1:30 p.m.Domingo 24 de enero 1:30 p.m.Domingo 31 de enero 1:30 p.m.

Misas en InglesSábados 4:00 p.m.Domingos 8:30 a.m. y 11:00 a.m.

ConfesionesAntes d misa de español de 12:45 p.m. a 1:15 p.m.

Grupo “Corazón de María”: Todas las mujeres están invitadas a participar cada viernes, de 11:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m., en este grupo para Oración, Evangelización, clases de Inglés, labores del hogar y consejos prácticos para la vida.

El “Grupo de hombres” se reúne todos los viernes en Family Life 7:30 p.m. (en el edificio nuevo en frente de la Iglesia San José).

Invitación al coro “Guadalupe”Están cordialmente invitados a practicar en el coro, todos los viernes a las 2:00 p.m. Si tiene preguntas llame a Carmen al tel: 330-432-0811 ó a la oficina al 330-364-6661.

Clase de Bautismo: La próxima clase será en el Centro Familiar San José al 330 364 6661 o a los Ministerios Hispanos al 330 432 0811.

Capilla de la Virgen de Guadalupe. Todos somos bienvenidos a venerar en la Capilla de la Virgen de Guadalupe. Podemos encender una vela que permanece prendida por tres días, con una donación de $ 3.00. (2 velas por $6.00, etc.). Por favor usar sólo las velas de la Capilla.

Notas Espirituales:La fiesta de la Epifanía tiene un énfasis diferente en la iglesia del Oriente que lo hace en Occidente. En Oriente se conmemora el bautismo del Señor, mientras que en el Occidente se conmemora la revelación de Cristo a los gentiles, representado por los magos. En Occidente se convirtió en un hecho el 6 de enero a finales del siglo IV. El texto de Isaías llama al pueblo de Israel a reconocer la presencia de Dios en medio de ellos, “Levántate y resplandece, Jerusalén, porque ha llegado tu luz.” Aunque “las tinieblas cubren la tierra,” el profeta sigue diciendo, “sobre vosotros el brillo SEÑOR ... Naciones andarán por tu luz.” Estas imágenes texto de “caravanas de camellos” y “dromedarios de Madián y de Efá” conecta con la historia de los magos. A través de los siglos hemos imaginado este grupo de misteriosos visitantes que viajan a Belén con sus animales exóticos de carga. En Efesios nos enteramos de que fue revelado a Pablo “mediante la revelación” es algo nuevo. “No se dio a conocer a la gente en otras generaciones,” pero sólo ahora ha sido revelado “por el Espíritu.” El mensaje es el siguiente: “los gentiles son coherederos ..., partícipes de la promesa en Cristo Jesús.” Sólo a partir de Mateo oímos hablar la historia de los magos. Como una historia que sirve para mostrarnos que el nacimiento de Jesús tiene un significado universal; él vino a salvar no sólo su propio pueblo, sino todo el mundo. La tradición posterior atribuye nombres, nacionalidades y números a los magos, pero Mateo simplemente los presenta como los extranjeros que pueden leer los cielos y descubrir que el cielo está anunciando el nacimiento de “el rey recién nacido de los Judíos.” Para los antepasados, las estrellas eran indicadores de la revelación divina. Su respuesta a descubrir “al niño con María su madre” era una de las alegría, ya que “le ofrecieron dones de oro, incienso y mirra.” Para la reflexión: ¿Es el recorrido de mi vida uno de los que siguen la estrella del Niño Jesús, o estoy siguiendo otra estrella? ¿Creo que la salvación es para todos o sólo para los “elegidos de Dios?”