St. Joseph Church October 21, 2012 - 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 411 E. Second St., Dayton, OH 45402 Telephone 228-9272 www.StJosephDayton.org

St. Joseph Parish Mission Statement We, the faith community of Saint Joseph Parish, open to the Spirit as disciples of Jesus Christ, proclaim, witness and celebrate the Kingdom of God among us, through service, healing and reconciling love.

Masses for the Week

Monday, Oct 22, 12:00 Noon Jerry George Tuesday, Oct 23, 12:00 Noon Barbara Kavy Wednesday, Oct 24, 12:00 Noon Cyril & Dorothy Borgert Thursday, Oct 25, 12:00 Noon Lawrence Buedel Friday, Oct 26, 12:00 Noon Michael Kics Saturday, Oct 27, 12:00 Noon Robert Bohls 4:30 pm Ed Caulfield Sunday, Oct 28, 10:00 am Poor Souls

Parish Registration: Call the rectory Monday thru Friday 8:30 am to 2:30 pm Baptisms: Call the rectory to schedule Weddings: You must be a registered parish member for six months to set a date. Allow 6 months preparation time. Confessions: Monday thru Saturday 11:30 am until 11:55 am Holy Day Mass: Noon on the Holy day

St. Joseph Staff Finance Council Parish Council Rev. Angelo Anthony, C.PP.S., Pastor Jim Bolton Harry Bossey Michael Landry Rev. Ken Pleiman, C.PP.S. Assoc Pastor Lou Homan Rick Carlile John Ludwig Rita Zimmerman, Business Manager Jonathan Spowart Mary Doerr Amy Spowart Bill Baron, Maintenance Gary Gregory Libbie Worley Memorial Mass for Fr. Lou— St. Joseph Update Next Sunday

Anointing of the Sick The Glandorf choir has graciously On November 3rd following the 4:30 Mass we will agreed to sing are the Memorial Mass celebrate the Anointing of the Sick. Anyone who is for Fr. Louis Osterhage on sick or elderly may receive this sacrament. It is also October 28th at 2:00pm. frequently given before or after surgery. The prayers Fr. Tom Beischel will give the homily and Fr. and the blessing with holy oils is a beautiful sacrament Jim McCabe and Fr. Vince Hoying will also be in our . Many graces and blessings are given to all those who receive this sacrament. in attendance. Fr. Tom, Vince and Jim were classmates of Fr. Lou’s in the seminary. Hope Emergency Program Food and refreshments will be served in the Again this year we’ll collect clean clothing and school cafeteria following Mass. household items for those in need in southern Ohio. The Ursuline Sisters “Hope Emergency Program” assists over 400 families in southern Ohio. Items can be Welcome to St. Joseph Parish

dropped off at the church after weekend Masses on Deborah Monahan Oct. 27th & 28th and Nov. 3rd & 4th. If you have a large amount of items please call Bill 672-8442 or Douglas & Linda Blanford and Bobby 435-4858 to arrange pickup. children Justin, Ryan & Lindsey

All Saints Day - November 1st is a Holy Day of Obligation. Financial Information The Mass Schedule for Region 7 will be: Collection for Oct14th $5034.00 Oct 31st Emmanuel - 5:15 pm Charity Collection $175.00 Nov. 1st Emmanuel - 7:00 am Nov. 1st St. Joseph - Noon Thank You Frs. Angelo and Ken Nov. 1st Holy Trinity— 6:00 pm Prayer List All Souls Day Please keep the following people in your At our noon Mass on Nov. 2, All Souls Day, we will prayers. If you are seriously ill or undergoing remember in a special way all those who have died surgery and would like your name added to the from our parish this past year. A candle will be lit for pray list please call the rectory. each person and a family member or friend will place the candle on the Blessed Mother altar in remembrance Jim Allen Clara Garza of their loved one. Peg Anderson Dorothy Grant Patricia Bornhorst Laura Grump World Mission Sunday - Today Greg Bower Norma Hickey On World Mission Sunday, Catholics of the world Robert Caulfield Randy Kramer unite at Mass to recommit ourselves to our vocation, Ralph Chapman Cathy Kreitzer through Baptism, to be missionaries. The Church’s Tim Chapman Jane Lewis missionary activity begins with the proclamation of Brian Deckard Chris Luehrs faith: “Jesus is Lord!” He is our common hope - a Nancy Dolan Helen Moore hope that saves. On World Mission Sunday, we are Willie Dunson Walter Overholser called in a special way to be “missionaries of faith” Mary Fiste Barbara Pacey through prayer and participation in the Eucharist, and Joseph S. Franchina Isaiah Ramsey by giving generously to the collection. Robert Garrity Mary Helen Wedig Betty Wenzel Pastor’s Corner

October 21st is the Feast of St. Gaspar del Buffalo, the Founder of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood. In honor of his feast day the bulletin reflection will focus on the life of this great missionary of the Blood of Christ.

Gaspar del Bufalo was born in on January 6, 1786. His father, Antonio, was a servant in the Altieri Palace in the heart of the City. Across the street from the palace is the famous Church of the Gesù, the mother church of the Jesuits. The church holds a famous relic of St. that would prove important in Gaspar’s early years. As an infant, Gaspar nearly lost his sight during a bout of small pox. His mother, Annunziata, invoked the intercession of St. Francis Xavier for a cure for Gaspar and this was granted. Thus began a lifelong affinity between Gaspar and his model missionary.

Early in his life, Gaspar showed a great concern for the poor and sick. He spent his summer vacations as a youth visiting hospitals and bringing meals to the hungry. When he was eighteen, Gaspar exhibited one of his greatest gifts: organizing for action on behalf of the ‘people on the fringe.’ Together with some of his classmates, Gaspar ministered to the marginalized: offering religious instruction to the peasants from rural areas who came to Rome to sell their hay; providing catechism for orphans and children of the poor; and setting up a night shelter for the homeless. This love of working for the marginalized would serve him later after his ordination on July 31, 1808.

At the invitation of Fr. Francesco Albertini, Gaspar preached at the founding of the of the Most Precious Blood (later to be given the title ) on December 8, 1808. Fr. Albertini was a trusted and devoted friend and became Gaspar’s spiritual director for most of his life.

In the spring of 1809, suppressed the . Pope Pius VII was arrested and transported to Savona. On June 13, 1810 Gaspar was brought before the magistrate to take the oath of allegiance to the emperor but Gaspar told the magistrate, “I would rather die or suffer evil than to take such an oath. I cannot. I must not. I will not.”

For the courage of his conviction, Gaspar was sentenced to prison and exiled first to Imola, then Rocca di Lugo and Bologna. During this difficult time Gaspar spent hours in prayer and contemplation. Inspired by another priest-prisoner, Francesco Albertini, he came to hear a call from God to found a community dedicated to the Precious Blood. (To be continued next week.)

Fr. Angelo Knights of Columbus Holy Trinity’s Holiday Bazaar Christmas Cards will be on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9:00 - 4:00 p.m. The Knights of Columbus Council 500 will be at 266 Bainbridge Street – Trinity Center. offering religious Christmas cards for sale at the back There will be attendance prizes, handmade crafts, of church on Nov. 3rd. The cards are reasonably bake shop, raffles, tyke shop, pictures with Santa, priced and a great way to keep Christ in Christmas. and lots of food; cabbage rolls, stew, chili and vegetarian vegetable soup. Proceeds benefit the less fortunate in the Dayton community. Remembering Those Who Have Gone Before Us Furthering our Faith We are starting a Book of Life to capture the names through Film of all our loved ones who have died. The book is in Please join us for our next film, For Greater Glory, the back of church on the podium. Please enter the the highly recommended feature-length film about names of your family members and friends you the persecution of the church in Mexico during the would like to remember in prayer. The book will be 1920's. We will meet on Friday, October 26 at on display during the month of November on the 1:00pm in the rectory basement. A light lunch will Blessed Mother altar. Let us remember all those be served. If you have any questions, please call who have gone before us in this special way. Bobby at 435-4858.

40 Days for Life - Sept 23 - Nov 4 Pray for the Men and Women Take some time to prayer in front of the clinic at 1401 Stroop Road during this time. Serving in the Military

Gary Eilers Cody Landers Chaminade Julienne 8th Grade Greg Marcus Patrick Saltsman Open House It all starts with a visit! This is an excellent Sisters of the Precious Blood opportunity for 8th grade parents to explore the Do you have a nudging which motivates you to go exceptional academic and faith formation beyond yourself? The Sisters of the Precious Blood opportunities available to students. Learn why are hosting a ‘Come and See’ Day of Reflection for current families believe CJ is unique and worth the women 18-45 who are interested in learning more value. Plus, find out how your family can benefit about life as a consecrated woman. The event will from our $1.8 million tuition assistance program. be Oct. 27 at Salem Heights in Dayton, Experience the excitement of our performing arts motherhouse of the Sisters of the Precious Blood, program, and learn what qualifies CJ STEMM for from 10:00a.m. -5:00 p.m. Reservations are due by national certification and state recognition for Oct. 24 at excellence. Sunday, Oct. 28th, Time: 1-4 p.m. [email protected]. For more information, visit cjeagles.org, or contact There is no cost for the event. Brett Chmiel at (937) 461.3740 x210, or [email protected].

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Tuesday: St. John of Capistrano Monday: Eph 2:1-10; Lk 12:13-21 Wednesday: St. Anthony Mary Claret Tuesday: Eph 2:12-22; Lk 12:35-38 Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary Wednesday: Eph 3:2-12; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Eph 3:14-21; Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Eph 4:1-6; Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Eph 4:7-16; Lk 13:1-9 Sunday: Jer 31:7-9; Ps 126; Heb 5:1-6; Mk 10:46-52