SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER April 3 2016

JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY Last year on this Sunday, Pope Francis declared this year a Jubilee Year of Mercy. Saint John Paul II named the Second Sunday of Easter “Sunday of Divine Mercy” in response to Saint Faustina Kowalska’s Divine Mercy devotion, which offered spiritual comfort to hearts worldwide. But Francis challenges us to make that comfort we receive a gift we gladly share: “We are called to show mercy because mercy has first been shown to us.” The clearest expression of merciful love, says Francis, is pardoning others. “At times how hard it seems to forgive!” he acknowledges. “And yet pardon is the instrument placed into our fragile hands to attain serenity of heart” (Misericordiae Vultus, 9). The necessary condition for living joyfully? “To let go of anger, wrath, violence, and revenge.” May Divine Mercy Sunday in this Jubilee Year of Mercy remind us that Jesus made mercy our life’s ideal and a criterion for our faith’s credibility: “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy” (Matthew 5:7).

—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Papal quotes Copyright © 2015, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission.

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PASTORAL STAFF

Rev. Edward Stafford Pastor

Mr. Gerry Scopilliti Permanent Deacon

Sr. Joyce Schreiber, SND Pastoral Minister

Mrs. Margaret Haney Director of Religious Education

Mr. Bill Davies Music Minister

Mrs. Kathi Trares Parish Secretary

Mrs. Cindy Clark Business Office Manager

Mrs. Ruth Fitzgerald Ox Roast Fair Financial Secretary

Mr. Jason Garey Maintenance

LITURGY SCHEDULE

SATURDAY 5:00 p.m.

SUNDAY 8:30 and 11:15 a.m.

8:30 and 10:30 a.m. (Summer)

WEEKDAY 8:00 a.m. Tues.-Thur.

HOLY DAYS & SPECIAL LITURGIES (please refer to bulletin)

RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) Saturdays 4:00-4:30 p.m.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION First Friday each month

6:00-9:00 p.m.

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PASTOR’S CORNER Our Holy Week and Easter celebrations were very beautiful and meaningful events in our parish. During these times we focus intensely on the deepest meaning of our Christian faith: Christ is Risen! So many in our parish showed forth the power and the presence of the Risen Christ by offering their service in worship planning, music, decorating, participating and serving at all of our liturgical celebrations. This is the way the message and presence of the Risen Christ is in our midst. Jesus expressed that he came to serve and not to be served. May our Easter Season be a special time of observing the many wonderful ways that the Risen Christ is with us serving and dwelling among us so that we can go out to all of the world and tell the good news!

Peace be with you! Fr. Ed Stafford

LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE—4/9-10:

5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. SERVERS T. Gall J. Rowe B. Romano A. Sabol

LECTORS K. Cofojohn J. Sawyer D. Bultinck J. Horvath M. Romanello B. Curtin

EUCH. MIN. T. Caldwell D. O’Donnell B. Bash J. Robine C. Bichsel D. Bukas J. Cofojohn A. Carlisle C. Casalicchio S. Carlisle G. Scopilliti W. Custer N. Daczko C. DeLair M. Feddor SUPPORT MINISTRIES: MASS SET-UP W. Custer A. Wetshtein CLOW CATECHIST R. Fitzgerald CLEANERS K. Hogue, J. Kropp STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT In the Gospel today, we share of Thomas’ discovery that Jesus was truly with them. It took seeing and touching Jesus for Thomas to believe and share in the joy of the resurrection with his fellow disciples. Jesus said, “Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed”. What is preventing us from sharing in the true joy of the Resurrection? How can we live in gratitude for this tremendous gift given to us by God?

LITURGIES FOR THE WEEK Sun. 8:30 a.m. Mass ...... Jane Ann Bernier 11:15 a.m. Mass .... Stella Malisiak Mon. No Liturgy Tues. 8:00 a.m. Mass ...... Deacon Russ Brode Wed. 8:00 a.m. Mass ...... People of St. Joseph Thur. 8:00 a.m. Mass ...... Frank & Mary Brosovich Fri. No Liturgy Sat. 4:00-4:30 p.m. Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass ...... Rudy Wojtecki Sun. 8:30 a.m. Mass ...... Jane Kropp 11:15 a.m. Mass .... Dan Brezovec

SYMPATHY We extend our sympathy to the family and friends of Clara Koerlin who recently passed away. May our Lord welcome her to eternal life in the kingdom.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION We return to our reflections on the rites of marriage with a brief consideration of reforms from the Council of Trent. When the Protestant Reformation took hold, the fairly recent achievements of the Church in regard to the sacrament of marriage were reviewed with a critical, reforming eye. In general, Protestants returned to an earlier view that marriage was a civil matter, although some said that the civil society had to be in harmony with Christian teaching. In the Catholic Church, the Council of Trent took the question up in 1563, and decided to shore up its teaching on the sacramentality of marriage. They identified many threats to this, including secret marriages and easy divorce. So they enacted laws that still govern our practice today: to be valid, marriage consent must be exchanged in the presence of a priest and two witnesses. Ever since Trent, marriages must also be announced three weeks in advance to the community, and recorded in a register. In some places in the world, the “banns” are still posted in the public square. In the United States, parishes sometimes publish the “banns” in the bulletin. Anyone who has ever watched a soap opera has seen the standard scene of a minister announcing gravely, “If there is anyone here present who sees any reason why these two should not be married . . .” This bit of drama has no place in the Catholic liturgy, but survives among Protestants who broke with us before Trent edited this cliff-hanger out of our public prayer.

—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Mon: Is 7:10-14,8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Tues: Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2,5; Jn 3:7b-15 Wed: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21 Thur: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2,9,17-20; Jn 3:31-36 Fri: Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1,4,13-14; Jn 6:1-15 Sat: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2,4-5,18-19; Jn 6:16-21 To Prepare For Next Weekend’s Mass . . . Sun: Acts 5:27-32,40b-41; Ps 30:2,4-6,11-13; Rv 5:11-14; Jn 21:1-19 [1-14]

THIS WEEK’S READINGS

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PRAYER INTENTIONS Let us always pray for our sick and homebound.

In particular, please remember in prayer:

Suzy Hafemeister Paula Krebs Lynn Davis Joe Robine Diane Sanderson Jo Marie Bailey Sabina Delgado Irene Welling Dan Nuti Andy Kollarik Cheryl Erickson Susan Temple Joan Kodash Dean Kohanyi Angie Daczko Mary Ann Feddor Jane Raps Zoe Craig (Pinter) Dan Baumbick Kathy Morcarski Bunny Fritz Natalie Jahn M. Theresa Surgeon Pat Smith Alivia Julliana Vic Santillo Chuck & Marcia Verardi Tammy Cozzone Reynaldo S. Bernardo

We pray for those that are sick or are in need of healing whether it be physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually. For prayer intentions to be placed in the bulletin, the person or an immediate family member is asked to please call the Parish Office.

SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME PRAYER LINE: 440-279-1163

AS THE FATHER HAS SENT ME, SO I SEND YOU Jesus sent the disciples out to preach the Word and build the early Church. Jesus continues to call men and women to serve the Church. Do you have a growing interest in sharing the Lord’s saving mission as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life? If so, please contact Fr. Christopher Luoni (330-744-8451 or cluoni@youngstowndiocese.org). WOMEN’S AUXILIARY HOSTS FASHION SHOW The Women’s Auxiliary of the Mantua Knights of Columbus Council #3766 is holding a Spring Fashion Show on Sunday, April 10, 1:00–5:00 p.m. at the Mantua Knights of Columbus Hall, 11845 St. Rt. 44, Mantua. This event will include a light luncheon, beverages, home-made desserts, door prizes and much more. You will be able to shop with many local vendors and enjoy a full fashion show from Dress Barn and Maurice’s. Tickets are $10.00 each and can be purchased prior to the event from any Woman’s Auxiliary member or by contacting Mary Dickey at auntieyram@aol.com or call 330-592-1631. Proceeds from this event will help fund many charitable projects within our community. HELP DURING GRIEVING

St. Joseph Parish will resume its bereavement program, Seasons of Hope, during April and May. The program requires a group of participants therefore we ask for registration by Monday April 11.

If you wonder whether this program is for you, please contact Sr. Joyce at 330-274-2253. JUST IN TIME FOR SPRING CLEANING! The Appalachian Experience group is hosting a Huge Rummage Sale at the Mantua Knights of Columbus Hall (11845 St. Rt. 44) on Wednesday, April 13, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., and Thursday, April 14, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Donations of clean, usable items are appreciated and may be dropped off at the front entrance of the K of C Hall on Monday, April 11, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., and Tuesday, April 12, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., or by appointment (no TV’s). Volunteers are needed to help set-up, sort items, work during sale hours, and for clean-up afterward. Donations of soups, salads, and desserts for workers are also appreciated. For further information, please contact Margery Cleary (330-274-7274) or Dan & Seán Fejes (330-274-2481 or sfejes24@gmail.com).

HOUSE BLESSING FOR EASTER As we continue this great Easter Season of joy and celebration, new life is all around us. Our world and lives are coming alive to Spring and so is our faith as we celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord and the gift of eternal life! During the Easter Season you are welcomed to take some holy water from the Baptismal font home and bless your home with the Easter Home and Family Blessing Prayer (printed copies available near the font or on our website). Small containers are available near the Baptismal font. Gather your family in each room and offer the following prayer of thanksgiving to God for your family and home. Move from room to room sprinkling the holy water in each room.

MANTUA K OF C FOUNDER’S NIGHT Congratulations to the Mantua Knights of Columbus Founder’s Night winners who were honored at their annual event held on March 19.

• Chuck Casalicchio, Volunteer Award

• Lonn & Debbie Safko, Parish Family of the Year

• Dan Baumbick, Frank Ulics Award

• Jessica Gerhardt, $500 WA Youth Scholarship Adriana Scopilliti, $200 WA Youth Scholarship

• Nathan Daczko, Youth Award

• Brittany Caldwell, Youth Award

• Deacon Gerry Scopilliti, Religious Vocation Award

• Doug & Faith Szygenda, K of C Family of the Year

• Doug Szygenda, Mariner Award

• Luci Curtin, Woman of the Year

• Dan Cozzens, Knight of the Year

• Joe Stoneberg, Fire Chief (recently retired), Mantua-Shalersville Fire Dept., Blue Coat Award

• Faith Szygenda and Marvin & Linda Litz received a special thank-you from the Grand Knight for all their extra help during the year.

CREATING A CULTURE OF PROTECTION CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH ~ APRIL 2016

Our diocese has policies and procedures to create a safe environment and protect children. Read the policies at http://www.doy.org and learn how you can help create a culture of protection. WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS Couples observing their 25th, 40th, 50th and over wedding anniversaries will be honored at a wedding anniversary celebration at St. Columba Cathedral on Sunday, June 5, at 2:00 p.m. The celebration includes Mass with Bishop Murry, renewal of marriage vows, a personalized certificate for each couple, and a reception for the couples and their families. A second anniversary celebration will take place at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist Church in Canton on Sunday, October 9, at 2:00 p.m. Couples may register for the date most convenient for them. Registration information will be sent to parishes after Easter.

FATHER ED’S INSTALLATION Bishop Murry will be here on Sunday, April 10, at the 8:30 a.m. Mass to officially install Fr. Ed Stafford as pastor of St. Joseph Church. All are welcome to join us for this ritual. A reception will be held in Hughes Hall after the Mass.

MARRIAGE MOMENTS by Susan Vogt "Peace be with you." (John 20:21) All married couples hurt one another at one time or another. Whether minor or large, it still can hurt. Offering forgiveness can bring peace to you both. Is there anything left unforgiven in your marriage? Make peace. SPECIALIZED MINISTRY COURSE OFFERED Do you feel called to ministry and leadership in your parish community? The Office of Lay Ministry Formation is offering a Specialized Ministry Course on leadership during the Easter Season. Parish Leadership in the Church Today includes sessions on learning leadership from Jesus and Scripture, the role and function of Parish Pastoral Councils, ministry team development, and practical tips on parish group leadership. The course will be held in the Helman Community Center at St. Michael’s in Canton on Monday evenings, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Session dates are April 11, 25 and May 2, 9, 16. Registration is $50.00 (sponsoring parish-$30.00; participant-$20.00). For more information or to register, please contact Peter S c h a f e r ( 3 3 0 - 7 4 4 - 8 4 5 1 e x t . 2 8 9 o r pschafer@youngstowndiocese.org), or visit the Office of Lay Ministry Formation website at http://www.doy.org/index.php/diocesan-offices/lay-ministry. Registration deadline is Monday, April 4. MARRIAGE PREPARATION ENGAGED COUPLE RETREAT DAY The next diocesan-sponsored one-day marriage preparation retreat day for engaged couples will be held Saturday, April 9, at Little Flower Parish in Canton/Middlebranch. This experience is ideal for engaged couples and all involved in parish marriage preparation. Reservations are required. To view the entire schedule for 2016, visit www.doy.org and scroll down to the bottom of the home page. CATHOLIC CONFERENCE OF OHIO HAS A NEW WEBSITE The ohiocathconf.org website has been updated to better serve Catholics in the State of Ohio with current information on public matters affecting the citizens of Ohio. The website is easy to explore by topic, legislative action alert, and official Catholic teachings.

DEATH PENALTY LOBBY DAY On Tuesday, April 12, there will be a rally to abolish the death penalty in the state of Ohio. Registration starts at 8:45 a.m. and people should plan to arrive to be inside the statehouse by 9:30 a.m. at the latest. The Lobby Day Program will take place from 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. in the Statehouse Atrium. The program includes legislators, homicide survivors, death row survivors, former corrections and other law enforcement officials, and leaders from convening organizations. Please plan to attend. For more information, please contact Abraham Bonowitz at Ohioans to Stop Executions, abe@otse.org or 561/371-5204.

SAVE THE DATE: FAITH & FAMILY FESTIVAL

A day of fun and fulfillment for families and friends will be held on Sunday, July 10, at Hoover Park across from Walsh University at 2020 E. Maple St., North Canton. Sponsored by the Office of Pro-Life, Marriage, and Family Life of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown. For more info., contact dschmidt@youngstowndiocese.org or 330-744-8451 ext. 272. PORTAGE MEN WHO COOK EVENT Mark you calendars for Catholic Charities’ annual Men Who Cook, Portage County. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, April 16, at Immaculate Conception Parish’s Hall in Ravenna. In keeping with our moving the event to the spring season, this year’s theme will be “Spring into Giving”. This fun and entertaining evening of food sampling, 50/50, gas grill and basket raffles, entertainment and socializing raises vital funds that enable our agency to provide programs and services benefiting those in need in our community. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with tasting from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $40.00 per person or $320.00 for a table of eight. Order by calling 330-297-7745 or send check to: Catholic Charities, 206 W. Main St., Ravenna, OH 44266. Parishes and individuals can help by becoming an event sponsor, providing an item for basket raffle, selling/purchasing grill raffle tickets, purchasing a table or simple attending the event. Questions? Please contact Executive Director George Garchar (george.garchar@catholiccharitiesps.org or 330-297-7745). PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE SUFFERING IN THE AFTERMATH OF ABORTION Inspired by Pope Francis, who has declared 2016 to be a Jubilee Year of Mercy, let us pray for those suffering in the aftermath of abortion and for Project Rachel – the Church’s ministry to those who have been involved in abortion. May this be a time of healing and reconciliation for many. “Prayer for Healing” cards are available from the Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Life: contact dschmidt@youngstowndiocese.org or call 330-744-8451, ext.272.

FIRST COMMUNION PARENTS MEETING There will be a meeting for First Communion Parents on Sunday, April 3, beginning at 9:50 a.m. We will be planning our retreat and the First Communion liturgy at this time. Important dates to remember:

April 3rd ............... Parent Meeting April 23rd ............. Jesus Day (First Communion Retreat) April 24th ............. Children’s Mass/Last day of PSR May 1st ................. First Communion

6TH GRADE BAKE SALE For the last few years, our 6th grade PSR class has held a bake sale for missions selected by the class. Catholic Charities, St. Joseph Cares, Catholic Relief Services, and Appalachian Experience will benefit from their work. This year, the Bake Sale will be held on Sunday, April 3, after the 8:30 and 11:15 Masses in the school hallway. If you can donate baked goods, it would be most appreciated. Be sure to support this effort on behalf of our students and the groups they are supporting. Questions? Please contact Peg Haney (phaney@stjosephmantua.com or 330-274-2268).

LECTOR TRAINING There will be a training for all Confirmandi who wish to be lectors on Sunday, April 17, at 9:45 a.m. If you will be attending, please contact Mrs. Haney at phaney@stjosephmantua.com or 330-274-2268 so that we have enough materials ready.

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Sun. After Masses ............... 6th Gr. PSR Bake Sale (Hallway) 9:30-10:50 a.m. ........... PSR Classes (Classrooms) 9:45 a.m. ...................... First Communion Parents’ Mtg. (Hall) At 11:15 a.m. .............. CLOW (Conf. Rm.) Mon. 1:00-2:30 p.m. ............. Bible Study (PC) 6:30-7:30 p.m. ............. Exercise Class (1/2 Hall) 7:00-8:00 p.m. ............. Cub Scout Mtgs. (Classrooms) 7:00 p.m. ...................... K of C Women’s Auxiliary Mtg. (K of C) 7:30 p.m. ...................... K of C Mtg. (K of C) Tues. 7:00 p.m. ...................... St. Joseph Cares Mtg. (APR) 7:00-9:00 p.m. ............. Boy Scout Mtg. (Hall) Wed. 7:00 p.m. ...................... Worship Committee Mtg. (PC) 8:00 p.m. ...................... AA Mtg. (Hall) Thur. 1:30-3:00 p.m. ............. Laudato Si Study Group Mtg. (PC) 6:30-7:30 p.m. ............. Exercise Class (1/2 Hall) 7:00 p.m. ...................... Music/Choir Rehearsal (Church) Fri. 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. .... Promise Homeschool Co-op (School Bldg.) Sat. Sun. 9:30-10:50 a.m. ........... PSR Classes (Classrooms) 9:30 a.m. ...................... Fr. Ed’s Installation Reception (Hall) At 11:15 a.m. .............. CLOW (Conf. Rm.) 1:00-5:00 p.m. ............. Women’s Aux. Spring Fashion Show (K of C)

CONGRATULATIONS! The Christian Community of St. Joseph congratulates Tim Paul on the completion of his initiation in the Roman Catholic Church on Saturday, March 26, 2016. He was sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation and nourished with the Body and Blood of Christ in the Sacrament of the Eucharist.

Our best wishes are also extended to Melissa Paul who received the Sacrament of Confirmation. We celebrate the new life of the risen Jesus in our midst, most especially in these people, as a community pledge our prayers and support so the we may all continue to grow strong in our faith.

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2016 ANNUAL BISHOP’S APPEAL Heartfelt THANKS to all those who have made a commitment to the 2016 Bishop’s Appeal for Catholic Charities and Church. We are currently at 82% of our goal with $27,531.00 donated by 83 households. If you have not responded to the 2016 Bishop’s Appeal, please do so by using the commitment form available in the pews or Narthex or by visiting https://15181.thankyou4caring.org.

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DISTRIBUTION TEAM—Donnie & Cathy Sherbondy have stepped up to chair an essential part of our Fair. If you’d like to join this team that organizes food stuff & supplies before the Fair & keeping our booths well stocked throughout the Fair, please contact the Parish Office.

WALKING TACOS—Jason & Debby Kline will be taking over this booth as Vince & Donna Festa move to Soft Serve.

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