Liturgical Calendar, Mass Intentions, and Readings From the Pastor’s Desk Sunday, May 9: The Sixth Sunday of Easter: Acts 10: 25-26, 34-35, 44-48; Psalms 98: The Sixth Sunday 1, 2-3, 3-4; 1 John 4: 7-10; John 14: 23; John 15: 9-17 of Easter 9:00 AM Mass St. Joseph Church for: Brenden Johnson (D) May 9, 2021 by: Eddie Donnellan for: Ty Williams (D) by: Liz Berry Dear Sisters and Brothers in the 11:00 AM Mass St. Joseph Church for: Eliza Julius (AB) Lord, by: Shirley Robinson for: Vanessa Walker (AD) Today our Church celebrates the by: Robin Walker Sixth Sunday of Easter. The joy of the Easter season is still upon us. Monday, May 10: Easter Weekday / St. Damien Joseph de Veuster of Moloka’i, Happy Easter! Priest: Acts 16: 11-15; Psalms 149: 1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b; John 15: 26b, 27a; John Today is also Mother’s Day! 15: 26 — 16: 4a Happy Mother’s Day to all our mothers. Tuesday, May 11: Easter Weekday: Acts 16: 22-34; Psalms 138: 1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8; The month of May in our John 16: 5-11; Catholic tradition is also a time when 12:00 PM Mass Children’s Hospital for: deceased Religious, Priests and we remember and celebrate Mary, the Deacons of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and deceased priests of the Archdiocese Mother of Jesus. of Military Services by: Father Rey Last Sunday we celebrated the baptisms of Nora (Lucy), Neela Wednesday, May 12: Easter Weekday/Saints Nereus and Achilleus, Martyrs / (Irene) and Noelle (Olivia) who are Pancras, Martyr: Acts 17: 15, 22 — 18: 1; Psalms 148: 1-2, 11-12, 13, 14; John 16: 12- 15 the daughters of Mekyla Menefield. Congratulations and welcome to the 12:00 PM Mass VA for: deceased Religious, Priests and Deacons of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Catholic Church. and deceased priests of the Archdiocese Next Sunday is the third Sunday of Military Services by: Father Rey of the month, which is the date we Thursday, May 13: Easter Weekday/ Our Lady of Fatima: Acts 18: 1-8; Psalms 98: 1, host our parish council meeting, 2-3ab, 3cd-4; John 16: 16-20 following the 11:00 AM Mass. This meeting will be held in the sanctuary 12:30 PM Mass St. Joseph for: Rev. Joseph H. Piskura(D) by: St. Joseph Church of the church and all are invited. We will receive an update from our Friday, May 14: Easter Weekday/St. Matthias, Apostle Feast: Acts 1: 15-17, 20-26; parish council regarding my future as Psalms 113: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8; John 15: 9-17 your pastor. We will also host a 12:30 PM Mass St. Joseph for: the deceased members of St. Joseph presentation given by Deacon Royce Church by: Father Rey Winters, the Director of the Office of African Americans Ministry of the Saturday, May 15: Easter Weekday/St. Isidore the Farmer, Married Man: Acts 18: 23-28; Psalms 47: 2-3, 8-9, 10; John 16: 23b-28 Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Deacon Royce will lead us through a Sunday, May 16: The Ascension of the Lord (Solemnity)/(Seventh Sunday of Easter: discussion of the Archdiocese of Acts 1: 1-11; Psalms 47: 2-3, 6-7, 8-9 (6); Ephesians 4: 1-13; Mark 16: 15-20 Cincinnati’s Pastoral Plan called “The Beacon of Light. “ We plan to keep 9:00 AM Mass St. Joseph Church for: The Cornin Family (SI) by: Joy Cornin this meeting to no longer than one 11:00 AM Mass St. Joseph Church for: Herm Koehling (D) hour. by: St. Joseph Church The focus of the readings today This is my commandment, reminds us that the love that God that you love one another, calls us to—is a love of obedience as I have loved you. and sacrifice. Greater love than this no Let us keep each other in our prayers. man hath, that a man lay Yours in Our Risen Lord, down his life for his friends. Father Rey JN 15: 12-13 Pastor Rembrandt Reflection: May 9, 2021 Liturgical Ministries for May 9 hrough May 16 Go. Proclaim Jesus going to heaven did not give ALL Ministers—Please arrive 10 minutes before Mass, check at the disciples permission to go home, the Sacristy for attendance and any further instruction from the put up their feet, and dream about the Pastor. Thank you. good old days. Jesus said: Go everywhere! Proclaim the gospel! I Acolytes May 9: will work with you. 9:00 AM Ron Hitzler, Ray Ravenna • Where will I go to do mercy 11:00 AM Howard Tribble, Robert Johnson work? May 16: • What good news of Jesus making a 9:00 AM Ron Hitzler, Liz Berry 11:00 AM Nate Powers, Doris Rockingham, James Roper, Sr. difference in the world can I speak? Announcers • How will I trust in Jesus that I am May 9: not alone by these words and 9:00 AM Susie Hogue/Sandy Hitzler works ______? 11:00 AM Ernest Hill May 16: 9:00 AM Susie Hogue/Sandy Hitzler 11:00 AM Gail Smith
Catechists May 9: 11:00 AM Lead Catechist: Joyce Edwards May 16: 11:00 AM Lead Catechist: Joyce Edwards Walk with Team Catholic Eucharistic Ministers Charities: Want a great reason to May 9: get outside and go for a walk? 9:00 AM Willa Green, Anne Shaffer Team Catholic Charities 11:00 AM Lester Freeman, Edna McCoy, Jack McWilliams, Mary Southwestern Ohio needs your Richardson, Reggie Lee, Shirley Robinson, Pam Bias- Daniels help. The virtual 5K Hunger Walk May 16: 2021 is happening Monday, May 31. 9:00 AM Willa Green, Anne Shaffer Join our efforts to end hunger in our 11:00 AM Stephanie Edwards, Mary Richardson, Gail Smith, communities at https:// Theresa Thien, Bill Jefferson, Edna McCoy, Bruce Seidel, Lester Freeman cincinnatihungerwalk.org/2021/ and be part of our team. Donations Lectors can be given through the end of May 9: June 2021. Questions? Please reach 9:00 AM Walt Connolly, Dee Dee Connolly 11:00 AM Edna McCoy, Mary Richardson out to April Hoak, Food for All May 16: coordinator, at [email protected] 9:00 AM George Kinley, Dave Stein or 513.672.3720. 11:00 AM Lester Freeman, Bruce Seidel
Collections Ushers’ Roster May 2, 2021 9:00 AM Shirley Colbert, Willa Green, Stan Carloss , Thomas Penland Sunday Collection: $ 4,746.00 11:00 AM Head Usher: Robin Walker E-Offerings: $ 135.00 Wanda Cheatham, Marilyn Tribble, Joyce Taylor, Johnnie Pentecost Sunday: $ 65.00 Mays-Magruder, Bill Ware, Reggie Lee, Ronald Garvin, Most Holy Trinity Sunday $ 5.00 Robert Harris, Yolanda Roper, James Roper, Jr. James SVDP: $ 40.00 Roper, Sr., George Freeman, Larry Jerdo, Corpus Christi Sunday: $ 35.00 Stan Carloss, Michelle Pritchett Mass intentions: $ 140.00 Word Among Us: $ 10.00 Books: $ 3.00 If you have a special announcement to share, please call the Parish Office or Total: $ 5,179.00 send your news to: [email protected] Parish/Community News
St. Vincent de Paul Weekly Reflection Church Staff In the Gospel today, Jesus says to us, “This is Please call the parish office at (513) 381- my commandment: love one another as I have 4526. Fax number: (513) 381-5244. Email: [email protected] loved you…You are my friends if you do what I command you.” By your gift to the Society of • Reverend Reynaldo Taylor: Pastor St.Vincent de Paul you fulfill this (aka Father Rey) [email protected] commandment. (513) 381-4526 (ext. 15) May 9 is the Feast of St. Louis de Merillac who • Mr. Dennis Edwards: Deacon said “Do all in the spirit of gentleness and love.” After forming a close • Mrs. Shon Hubble: Music Minister friendship with St. Vincent de Paul, St. Louise dedicated her time in aiding the • Ms. Mary Roberson: Business Manager (ext. 13) abandoned, the sick and the imprisoned. Together they founded the Daughters • Mrs. Jean Brown: Receptionist (ext. of Charity in 1633. She is now honored as the patron saint of social workers. 10) Have you considered answering the call to “help the poor find forgiveness • Ms. Stephanie Edwards: President, and healing in their life” by joining the Society of St. Vincent de Paul? As a Parish Council • Mr. Robert Johnson: President, volunteer with SVDP, you can help others in a way that will fit into your busy SVDP life. Vincentians are volunteers who are people just like you from all walks of • Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies life—those who want to help their community by giving their and talent for the Auxiliary: (513) 331-0749 • SJCS Alumni Assn: Mrs. Joan Smith greater good. Please call Robert or Felicia Johnson (513) 254-0471) or Linda Beason (513) 641-0763 or Mrs. Knight (513-344-3907) for more information. Joyce Edwards (513) 281- 0727
SVDP Services: To safeguard public health during COVID-19, their facility School Staff is currently closed to the public. They offer drive-through/walk-through service Please call the school office at (513) 381- for pharmacy and pantry needs. Please call ahead if you are utilizing the pharmacy 2126. (513-345-4990) or food pantry (513-562-8850). • Ms. Ashley Toney: Principal (ext. 18) • Sr. Miriam Kaeser, OSF: Administrative Coach (ext. 20) St. Joseph Catholic Church • Ms. Mary Beth Knight: Testing Walk-up Produce Pantry Coordinator/Grants (ext. 32) • Mr. Sean O’Brien: Business From 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Manager (ext. 20) Tuesday, May 11 Website Come by and receive free produce for your www.stjosephcincinnati.org family. First come, first served. All types of fresh produce will be available. Organized/ Sacraments Sponsored by Catholic Charities and the For Baptism: If you have an infant to Freestore Foodbank. Please wear a mask. be baptized, please call our parish Bring help and/or a container to carry produce. office. Please call 513-535-4017 if you have For Marriage: Schedule through questions. Father Rey. For Anointing of the Sick: If you or a Heart of Mary Respite and Companion Services loved one are in the hospital or This service provides non-medical support in the home from reliable, trained expecting surgery, call the parish volunteers so caregivers can take care of other responsibilities or have time to office. In an emergency, call (513) relax or pursue other interests. This service helps caregivers take a needed break 284-4201. to revitalize, so they can continue caring for their loved one in the home. For Rite of Christian Initiation Volunteer duties primarily depend on the level of activity of the client. Some (RCIA): Please call the Parish Office volunteers provide safety and security for clients who are homebound; others for more information. (513-381- provide companionship, emotional support, and a caring presence; and others 4526) will do an activity for those clients who like to stay busy. Currently they are only providing Phone Reassurance for homebound clients. These phone calls provide a friendly voice to those who may feel isolated and cut off from their community and friends/family. To become a volunteer please visit the link at Better Impact: http://bttr.im/bm17f or contact Stephanie Slack, Senior Community Engagement Coordinator at Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio, 513.535.2291. Parish and Community News SJCC Events for the Week of May 9
Today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, we welcome you to our public celebration of Sunday Masses at 9:00 and 11:00 AM, and on Thursday and Friday weekday Masses at 12:30 PM. Various hygiene procedures have been put in place for your health and safety. Please refer to the brochure on the ushers’ table about Live Stream Sunday Mass returning to Mass for specific information about attending Mass and practicing from our Website: social distancing. Also, we will continue to offer live streaming of our Sunday www.stjosephcincinnati.org Masses on our website. The Catholic faithful who reside in the Archdiocese and Every Sunday at 11:00 AM all other Catholics continue to be dispensed from the obligation of attending or watch the video at a later date. Sunday Mass. Those who are at risk or fearful that they or their family might become sick are encouraged to stay home and join the Church by viewing live- streamed Masses. Please go to catholiccincinnati.org for more information. All parish events at St. Joseph continue suspended until further notice, except as otherwise noted below. • Our next SJCC second Tuesday-of-the month Produce Pantry is Tuesday, May 11, 2021, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Volunteers are always welcome and appreciated. For more information please call the parish office—(513) 381-4526. myEoffering Remembering Our Parish Our electronic giving program is an in Your Will easy way to send your offerings online. As many of you know, every year We are offering this service as a St. Joseph receives bequests from convenience, so you no longer have to parishioners’ estates. We are most write checks or remember to bring cash appreciative for these generous gifts to with you on Sunday. Simply log in to our parish. Gifts such as these help us the myEoffering through the SJCC to continue to share God’s word website (www.stjosephcincinnati.org) Be a Part through our various worship programs and set up your offering. of Our Monday Evenings! and ministries. We are often asked Online giving is easy way to access how to make such a bequest, and it is and has many benefits for our parish, Zoom Bible Study: very simple. When you call or visit especially during these difficult times Monday at 6:15 PM your attorney, discuss adding the when you may not be able to attend All are welcome to join us. Zoom can following language to your will or Mass but want to continue your be used on your computer, your tablet, codicil: “0.00 or 0 % of estate to be contributions. It is secure, safe, and or even your smartphone. To get distributed to St. Joseph Catholic Church, easy to manage. logged in: https://us04web.zoom.us/ currently located at 745 Ezzard Charles j/338681613. Meeting ID: 338 681 613. Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45203. If the church If you are only able to join by phone, is not in existence at my death, the call: 312-626-6799. Meeting ID: 338 distribution to it shall be made to the 681 613. (Please log in about 5-10 successor institution into which it was merged. minutes ahead of time.) If there is no successor or merged institution, the bequest shall lapse.”
Project Rachel is a ministry of the Archdiocese that serves Shop with Amazon anyone who has experienced the loss of a child due to abortion. and Benefit SJCC Persons can engage in this ministry for healing through one-on- Donate to SJCC through your Amazon one conversation with a peer, consultation with a priest, support purchases. SJCC will receive 0.5% of groups and retreats for mothers who lost a child, or a day of your eligible purchases—-go to https:// reflection for anyone affected (father, grandparent, friend, etc.). smile.amazon.com/ch/31-0550833 for Go to www.catholiccincinnati.org/project-rachel or call the Project Rachel Help more information, or call the parish Line at 513.784.0531 for information. All conversations and emails are office. confidential. Hear Our Prayer Father of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick members of our community and for all who are in need. Amid mental and physical suffering may they find consolation in your healing presence. Show your mercy as you close wounds, cure illness, make broken bodies whole and free downcast spirits. May these special people find lasting health and deliverance, and so join us in thanking you for all your gifts. We ask this through the Lord Jesus who healed those who believed. Amen.
Hospital/Nursing Home Homebound/ Sick-Shut-In Prayer List Dixon, Elizabeth: Indian Springs Bolware, Angela Cheatham, Wanda Dysart, Richard: Covenant Village Coombs, Ophelia Farley, Charles, Jr. Hicks, Diana: Madeira Manor Daniels, Larry Galvas, Jim Hogue, Bennie Judson Village Freihofer, Alex Hill, Hestella, Hurst, Rev. Paul: Bayley Place Goretti. Sister Mary Irby, Frances Meyers, Fr. Harry: Western Hill Ret. Knight, Melda Jackson, Donald
Richards, Kathy: Judson Village Posey, Julie Knight, Linda Lampkin, Christopher Royston, Patty: Clovernook Randolph, Mary Ann Menefield Family Smith, Essie: Pristine Senior Schafer, Sandy Metzler, Mary Stevenson, Tonya Tubbs, Louise Metzler, Ron Payne, Yolanda Resendiz, Octavio Flores
Prayer for Vocations
Almighty Father: You have created for us some definite purpose. Grant us the grace to know the path You have planned for us in this life and to respond with a generous “Yes.” Make our archdiocese, parishes, homes and hearts fruitful ground for Your gift of vocations. May our young people respond to Your call with courage and zeal. Stir among our men a desire and the strength to be good and holy priests. Bless us with consecrated religious and those called to a chaste single life, permanent deacons, and faithful husbands and wives, who are a sign of Christ’s love for His Church. We commend our prayer for vocations to You, Father, through the intercession of Mary our Mother, in the Holy Spirit, through Christ our Lord. Amen. Duncanson artist-in-residence, a 'Project Runway' finalist and UC grad, is on a mission Reprinted portions of this article courtesy of the Cincinnati Business Courier, April 9, 2021; Janelle Gelfand, author
Fashion designer Asha Ama Bias-Daniels is making it her mission to celebrate African-American identity and style. The Avondale resident is the 34th annual Duncanson artist-in-residence at the Taft Museum of Art. During her residency, April 12-26, shared her talents through workshops, school visits and virtual events. And until June 6, Garments by Asha Ama Bias-Daniels will be on display at the Taft Museum, in addition to the exhibit Walk This Way: Footwear from the Stuart Weitzman Collection of Historic Shoes. A graduate of St. Ursula Academy and the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP), Bias-Daniels was a finalist on the "Project Runway" reality TV spinoff, “Under the Gunn” in 2014 and competed in the newest “Project Runway All Stars.” Her designs have been worn by former Disney Channel star Zendaya and country music group Little Big Town. In her own line, Asha Ama, she is exploring what it means to be Black following 2020 – the year of the pandemic and the death of George Floyd in police custody. In addition, she has founded Created to Create to mentor Black underprivileged teenage girls. Bias-Daniels, 33, recently spoke with the Cincinnati Business Courier about her work. What is the theme of your Duncanson residency? Identity. I want it to be all-inclusive. I’m excited about the virtual tours and panel talks. I want to encourage everyone from all walks of life. Even though I’m speaking as a Black woman who is American, I want to challenge everybody to think about the way the world has misidentified us, and how we can take our power back and realize our identity. How do you interpret that in your collection? The collection has a modern-day afro-futuristic feel. (When) people think futurism, they think technology, but this is the opposite spin. It’s reconnecting us to nature. I entitled the (Negro Solstice) piece “Moon and Sea,” because it is inspired by the night sky with the moon and stars and sea, and that beautiful reflection of the moon when you look at the ocean at night. My inspiration came from doing research on my ancestors’ history. Slaves used the North Star to find freedom, so it’s that connection to nature and how that will help us find freedom. Have you traced your own ancestry? My dad (Charles Daniels) did the DNA test. There’s an interesting story. His father came from Huntsville, Ala., and had midnight jet black skin. His mother was passable for white and had freckles. They caught flack in public because people thought they were an interracial couple. There was word that they were going to get lynched. They had a Jewish friend who lent them money and told them to get out of town. They made it to Cincinnati, and they didn’t have anything. St. Joseph Catholic Church on Ezzard Charles Drive set them up. So that’s why I’m a Black Catholic. Do you have a favorite childhood memory? When I was a kid, I didn’t know I was going to be a fashion designer but I’ve always loved fashion. My mom, Pamela Bias-Daniels, taught me to sew. I used to hand-sew stuff with scraps for my sister. She was my life- size Barbie doll. When I went for my First Communion, my parents collaborated and made me a white lace Nefertiti hat. At the time, I was like, this is cool but kind of weird. Now that I’m an adult, I appreciate how much my parents allowed me to be creative, just by seeing how creative they were. How did DAAP prepare you for your career as a couture designer? DAAP prepared me for the rigor that comes along with this field of work -- getting used to not sleeping, working all day and working through the night. It also gave me great actual experience in the field. I love that they have a co-op program. I was fortunate enough to work in the corporate side of fashion, and then the couture side (with Marchesa). I loved the couture side of fashion, but you really don’t get paid (much) if you work for someone’s couture design house. I learned that if I’m going to struggle, I’m going to do it for my own namesake and not somebody else’s…. Is fashion an art form? Absolutely. Looking back on my experiences at DAAP and my career, I’ve often been misunderstood, because my approach to fashion has always been, this is an art form. This is an extension of self-expression, of giving a message behind what we’re wearing... Here at St. Joseph Catholic Church, we congratulate Ms. Bias-Daniels and her family on this marvelous achievement. Well done!