Liturgical Calendar, Mass Intentions, and Readings From the Pastor’s Desk Sunday, August 30: The Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jeremiah 20: 7- The Twenty-second Sunday 9; Psalms 63: 2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 (2b); Romans 12: 1-2; Matthew 16: 21-27 in Ordinary Time

9:00 AM Mass St. Joseph Church for: Jeffrey Luther (SI) August 30, 2020 by: Tom Lanter for: George and Joan Rebeck (SI) Dear Brothers and Sisters in the by: Wilma Smith Lord, 11:00 AM Mass St. Joseph Church for: Daniel Pilarczyk (D) by: St. Joseph Church Today our Church celebrates the for Bishop George Murray (D) Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary by: St. Joseph Church for: Msgr. John Predergast (D) Time. by: St. Joseph Church Congratulations on last Sunday’s First Holy Communion and Happy Monday, August 31: First Corinthians 2: 1-5; Psalms 119: 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102; 8th Birthday to Manuela, daughter of Koffi and Elizabeth Akahoun and sister of Christa and Samuel. Also, Tuesday, September 1: First Corinthians 2: 10b-16; Psalms 145: 8-9, 10-11, 12- 13ab, 13cd-14; Luke 4: 31-37 congratulations to Devin, son of Ms. Pat Burley, of Mother of Christ Wednesday, September 2: First Corinthians 3: 1-9; Psalms 33: 12-13, 14-15, 20-21; . Devin is our newest Luke 4: 38-44 Junior Knight of Peter Claver. He attends Winton Woods Middle 12:00 PM Mass VA for: deceased Religious, Priests and School. Photos of these events will be Deacons of the Archdiocese of and deceased priests of the Archdiocese published in next week’s bulletin. Let of Military Services by: Father Rey us continue to keep all our young people in our prayers. Thursday, September 3: St. Gregory the Great, Pope, Religious, Doctor Have you registered to vote in (Memorial): First Corinthians 3: 18-23; Psalms 24: 1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; Luke 5: 1-11 2020 election? It’s not too late to be 12:30 PM Mass St. Joseph for: Rev. Robert M. Monti (D) registered. Lee Wilson and other by: St. Joseph Church parishioners are assisting with voter Friday, September 4: First Corinthians 4: 1-5; Psalms 37: 3-4, 5-6, 27-28, 39-40; registration and answering questions Luke 5: 33-39 about voting this year. Our volunteers can be found at the entrance to the 12:30 PM Mass St. Joseph for: Rev. Phillip A. Cabasino (D) church and/or in the Fellowship by: St. Joseph Church Room after each Sunday Mass, or Saturday, September 5: First Corinthians 4: 6b-15; Psalms 145: 17-18, 19-20, 21; please call the parish office if you have Luke 6: 1-5 questions about voting. Upcoming events: On Tuesday Sunday, September 6: The Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time: Ezekiel 33: 7-9; September 8, we will host our SJCC Psalms 95: 1-2, 6-7, 8-9 (8); Romans 13: 8-10; Matthew 18: 15-20 second Tuesday-of-the-month 9:00 AM Mass St. Joseph Church for: Rev. Paul Amaliri (SI) produce pantry that will be set up at by: St. Joseph Church 11:00 AM Mass St. Joseph Church for: Rev. Eugene Mueller (D), Rev. the front entrance of the church. The Chester Smith (D), and Rev. Overton West End Emergency Center and Jones (D) Pantry is now open on Thursdays by: St. Joseph Church for: Ida Jackson (BA) from 11 AM until 2:00 PM. For more by: Linda Knight information or to volunteer, you can

call the Parish Office or the WEECP at (513)-381-5882. Then Jesus said to his disciples: If any The focus of the readings today man will come after me, let him deny asks us to unite our sacrifices to himself, and take up his cross, and Christ’s sacrifice. follow me. For he that will save his Let us keep each other in our life, shall lose it: and he that shall lose prayers. Yours in Christ, his life for my sake, shall find it. Father Rey MT 16:24-25 Pastor Rembrandt

Reflection: August 30, 2020 Liturgical Ministries for August 30 through September 6 Overcoming Obstacles Jeremiah complains that because ALL Ministers—Please arrive 10 minutes before Mass, check at of the compelling presence of God the Sacristy for attendance and any further instruction from the within, he cannot not speak God’s Pastor. Thank you. message. Paul urges us not to conform ourselves to this age. And Peter, trying Acolytes to protect Jesus, blurts out “God August 30: 9:00 AM Ron Hitzler, Ray Ravenna forbid” and becomes an obstacle to 11:00 AM Howard Tribble, Robert Johnson Jesus’ mission. Baptized followers of September 6: Jesus must deny, take up the cross, 9:00 AM Ron Hitzler, Liz Berry and follow. 11:00 AM Nate Powers, Doris Rockingham, James Roper, Sr.

• In denying self, how will I attend to another’s need this week? Announcers • What is the cross I bear for the August 30: sake of the Kingdom of Heaven? 9:00 AM Susie Hogue/Sandy Hitzler 11:00 AM Felicia Johnson • How will I follow, not the greed of September 6: this age, but the goodness of 9:00 AM Susie Hogue/Sandy Hitzler Christian life? : 11:00 AM Bill Ware

The Catholic Telegraph Online: For the Catechists latest in Catholic news and events on August 30: 11:00 AM Lead Catechist: Joyce Edwards the local, national, and global levels September 6: and updates on the coronavirus, be 11:00 AM Lead Catechist: Joyce Edwards sure to visit http:www.thecatholictelegraph.com. Eucharistic Ministers August 30: 9:00 AM Willa Green, Anne Shaffer Requesting a Mass Intention 11:00 AM Margo Aug, Stephanie Edwards, Lester Freeman, Bill You may request a mass intention Jefferson, Shirley Robinson, Mary Richardson, Gail Smith, for a loved one or to commemorate an Reggie Lee important occasion. A $5 donation is September 6: offered along with the Mass intention 9:00 AM Willa Green, Anne Shaffer 11:00 AM Pam Bias-Daniels, Reggie Lee, Shirley Robinson, Theresa request. To request a Mass, please call Thien, Stephanie Edwards, Gail Smith, Bill Jefferson, Margo or stop by the parish office, or you Aug may complete an envelope with your request and drop it in the collection Lectors August 30: box. Having a Mass said for a 9:00 AM Portia Edwards, Christa Akahoun particular intention is a lovely way to 11:00 AM Kennedi Dukes, Darius Dukes honor loved one, friend or a special September 6: occasion. 9:00 AM George Kinley, Anne Shaffer 11:00 AM Stephanie Edwards, Margo Aug

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August 23, 2020 9:00 AM Shirley Colbert, Willa Green, Stan Carloss , Thomas Penland Sunday Collection: $ 2,794.00. 11:00 AM Head Usher: Robin Walker Assumption: $ 200.00 Wanda Cheatham, Marilyn Tribble, Joyce Taylor, Johnnie SVDP: $ 35.00 Mays-Magruder, Bill Ware, Reggie Lee, Ronald Garvin, Robert Harris, Yolanda Roper, James Roper, Jr. James Mass Intention: $ 5.00 Roper, Sr., George Freeman, Larry Jerdo, Word Among Us: $ 10.00 Stan Carloss, Michelle Pritchett Total: $ 3,044.00

If you have a special announcement to share, please call the Parish Office or send your news to: [email protected] Parish/Community News St. Vincent de Paul Weekly Reflection Church Staff Today, we hear Jesus say to us, “For whoever wishes to Please call the parish office at (513) 381- save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my 4526. Fax number: (513) 381-5244. sake will find it.” The challenge is to let go so God can Email: [email protected]

lead us. • Reverend Reynaldo Taylor: Pastor As a volunteer with SVDP, you can help others in a way (aka Father Rey) that will fit into your busy life. Vincentians are volunteers who are people just [email protected] like you from all walks of life—those who want to help their community by (513) 381-4526 (ext. 15) • Mr. Dennis Edwards: Deacon giving their and talent for the greater good. Please call Robert or Felicia Johnson • Mrs. Shon Hubble: Music Minister (513) 254-0471) or Linda Knight (513-344-3907) for more information. • Ms. Mary Roberson: Business Manager (ext. 13) • Mrs. Jean Brown: Receptionist (ext. The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is continuing the Live Streaming of Mass 10) from the Basilica of St. Peter in Chains, • Ms. Stephanie Edwards: President, Parish Council Monday through Friday at 7:00 AM, Saturday at • Mr. Robert Johnson: President, 11:30 AM, Saturday Vigil at 4:30 PM, and Sundays SVDP at 11:00 AM. • Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary: (513) 331-0749 • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ • SJCS Alumni Assn: Mrs. Joan Smith CatholicCincinnati Beason (513) 659 1701 or Mrs. Mary Joyce Edwards (513) 281- 0727 • Website: https://www.stpeterinchainscathedral.org/

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Please call the school office at (513) 381- Wish List for the West End Emergency Pantry 2126. New Hours: The Pantry will Distribute Food on Thursdays • Ms. Ashley Toney: Principal (ext. 18) from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm in front of the convent. Please donate! • Sr. Miriam Kaeser, OSF: Administrative Coach New/Special Needs: Hand sanitizers —Toilet paper —Cleaning supplies — • Ms. Mary Beth Knight: Testing Paper Towels Also: dish detergent, shaving cream and disposable razors, canned Coordinator/Grants (ext. 32) • Mr. Tom Haber: Business Manager meats, baby food. (ext. 20)

• All types of meat and poultry —one lb. ground beef rolls, hot bacon, Website sausage, chicken breasts www.stjosephcincinnati.org • Canned goods and non-perishables—soups, fruits and vegetables, drink mix, coffee, tea • Household items, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, bleach, fabric softener • Paper products—paper towels, toilet paper, paper napkins, tissue Sacraments • Personal hygiene items—shower gel, deodorant, lotion, feminine hygiene For Baptism: If you have an infant to items, soap be baptized, please call our parish • Clothing— especially men’s clothing, children’s clothing, socks, shoes office. • Linens—bath towels, wash clothes, sheets ( all sizes) For Marriage: Schedule through

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CHURCH: Especially copy and card stock paper, colored multi-purpose paper, For Anointing of the Sick: If you or a AA and AAA batteries, and Post-it tabs. Also: altar linens, candles, front door loved one are in the hospital or mats, gift cards for the homeless: White Castle, Subway, McDonald’s, Frisch’s, expecting surgery, call the parish etc. office. In an emergency, call (513) 284-4201. SCHOOL: white copy paper, color copy paper, white card stock paper; batteries For Rite of Christian Initiation AA, AAA and 9 volt, 50+ gallon clear plastic containers with lids (2 dozen). (RCIA): Please call the Parish Office All items can be delivered to the church, school or parish office. Just mark SJCS for more information. (513-381- on your items. Please also leave your name and address. 4526) Please call the parish office for more information—(513) 381-4526 Parish and Community News

SJCC Events for the Week of August 30 Live Stream Today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, we welcome you to our public Sunday Mass celebration of Sunday Masses at 9:00 and 11:00 AM, and on Thursday and Friday from our Website: weekday Masses at 12:30 PM. Various hygiene procedures have been put in place www.stjosephcincinnati.org for your health and safety. Please refer to the brochure on the ushers’ table about returning to Mass for specific information about attending Mass and practicing Every Sunday at 11:00 AM social distancing. Also, we will continue to offer live streaming of our Sunday or watch the video at a later date. Masses on our website. The Catholic faithful who reside in the Archdiocese and all other Catholics continue to be dispensed from the obligation of attending 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. Gas Card Drawing in October All parish events at St. Joseph continue suspended until further notice, except The Knights of Columbus as otherwise noted below. Brother Hugh Henderson CPPS, Upcoming Events Assembly #3691 • West End Community Council meets Tuesday September 15, 2020 at 6:00 October 1, 2020 PM (Virtual meeting). For more information you can email them at: corr- Tickets [email protected] or contact Tia Brown at Seven Hills One Ticket for $1.00 Community Center: (513)-407-5362. Meetings are held every Tuesday of the Six Tickets for $5.00 month. Prizes • Mark your calendar for our next SJCC second Tuesday-of-the month First Prize: $100.00 Produce Pantry on Tuesday September 8, 2020, 11:00AM- 1:00PM. Second Prize: $75.00 Volunteers are always needed. For more information please call the parish office. Third Prize: $50.00 For more information, please call • The WEEC&P has opened. Food will be distributed on Thursdays in front of the convent from 11 AM until 2 PM. Please call the parish office if you need the parish office or James Roper assistance. (513) 381-4526. (513-692-3799).

Praying for Peace Surviving Divorce On Wednesday, September 9, 2020, for the The eastside region of the Memorial of Saint Peter Claver, the Archdio- Archdiocese is pleased to announce an cese of Cincinnati will offer a Mass celebrat- exciting new ministry that will bring ing the National Day of Prayer for Peace In hope and healing to those who have Our Communities. The Mass will be held at experienced the pain and loneliness of a the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter in Chains broken marriage. Surviving Divorce is at 11:30 a.m. Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr will be the presider and homi- for newly separated and divorced list.Since July 2016, the Catholic Church has been united in its efforts to individuals as well as those still “promote peace and healing” in response to violence and racial tensions across struggling with issues many years later. the United States. Please join us in person or by livestream: https:// The fall session begins Tuesday, September 8, 2020, 7:00-8:30 PM. It will www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZG21L6JdtQ as we make an intentional effort to be held at St. Cecelia (classrooms to be participate in creating the beloved community. For more information, please e- assigned), 3105 Madison Road, mail Deacon Royce Winters [email protected] or call him at Cincinnati, 34209. 513.263.6640. For more information or to register, Donate to SJCC through your Amazon contact Stephanie Ramsey at purchases. SJCC will receive 0.5% of your [email protected] or eligible purchases—-go to https:// 513.331.0358. smile.amazon.com/ch/31-0550833 for For more information about the more information, or call the parish office. program, please go to (513) 381-4526. www.catholicsdivorce.com. 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 Bodley, Harry: Oak Pavilion Charlton, Joseph Hill, Hestella, Dixon, Elizabeth: Indian Springs Coombs, Ophelia Irby, Frances Dysart, Richard: Covenant Village Cure, Monica Knight, Linda Hicks, Diana: Madeira Manor Daniels, Larry Lampkin, Christopher Hogue, Bennie Judson Village Freeman, George Menefield Family Hurst, Rev. Paul: Bayley Place Freihofer, Alex Metzler, Mary

Knight, Melda: Hyde Park Health Gibson, Mamie Partee. Diane Menefield, Neila: Children’s Green, John Payne, Yolanda

Meyers, Fr. Harry: Western Hill Ret. Jaeger, Pat Peters, Shirley Richards, Kathy: Judson Village Mays-Magruder, Johnnie Riesenberg, Jerome H., Jr. Royston, Patty: Clovernook Mays, Nanci Rohan, Ned Smith, Essie: Pristine Senior Metzler, Ron Turner, Pam Posey, Julie Valentine-Love, Allison Randolph, Mary Ann Walton, Harvey Tubbs, Louise Weidner, Angela Whitlow, Karen Prayer for Vocations Your Prayer Can Unite the World

Almighty Now, more than ever, the world needs Christians united in prayer. What Father: You might happen if every Catholic in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati would pray just have created one minute more than they already do, every day, for the specific intention of for us some definite purpose. Grant peace, justice and goodwill? There’s no better time to start this life-changing us the grace to know the path You habit Please: (1) visit www.PrayAMinute.com to commit to praying one minute have planned for us in this life and or more every day from now until January 1 specifically for the intention of to respond with a generous “Yes.” peace, justice and goodwill in our country; and (2) share this opportunity for Make our archdiocese, parishes, spiritual renewal with your friends and family members and on your social media homes and hearts fruitful ground for networks. United in prayer, we can change the world! Your gift of vocations. May our To view the video, Pray a Minute, please go to ’s website young people respond to Your call at https://www.thecatholictelegraph.com/pray-a-minute/68141 with courage and zeal. Stir among our men a desire and the strength to “Zoom” Bible Study be good and holy priests. Bless us is on a Summer Break with consecrated religious and those called to a chaste single life, until September 14. permanent deacons, and faithful Day of Prayer for the Church and the Victims of Abuse husbands and wives, who are a sign The Archdiocese will observe the third annual Day of Prayer for the of Christ’s love for His Church. We Church and Victims of Abuse on Friday, Sept 11. In addition to a commend our prayer for vocations Votive Mass of the Mystery of the Holy Cross celebrated by to You, Father, through the Archbishop Schnurr at 5:15 PM at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains; intercession of Mary our Mother, in all are encouraged to observe this day in parishes, schools, and other institutions. the Holy Spirit, through Christ our Sample liturgical texts and suggestions can be found on the website of the Office Lord. Amen. for Divine Worship & Sacraments: http://www.catholiccincinnati.org/ministries- offices/worship/ From The Catholic Telegraph THE CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF ST. PETER IN CHAINS August 15, 2020 by Eileen Connelly, OSU For its 175-year history, the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains in downtown Cincinnati has stood as a testament of the faith of Catholics in the archdiocese. The impressive Greek Revival structure, located at the intersection of Eighth and Plum Streets, is dedicated to the imprisonment and liberation of St. Peter. Its recent designation as a minor basilica, the first in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, is both an honor for the region and reason for the local faithful to celebrate, said Father Jan Schmidt, rector since 2017. “It’s the quality of the cathedral’s structure, the absolute beauty of its architecture, and the biblical symbolism throughout that make it very important and very special for the archdiocese and in the American Catholic scene.” It’s important to understand the difference between a cathedral and a basilica, Father Schmidt noted. A cathedral is the home church for the bishop or archbishop of a Catholic diocese, and takes its name from the Latin word “cathedra,” meaning seat or chair. A basilica is an important church building designated by the pope for its special spiritual, architectural and/or historical significance. It shares a special relationship with the See of Rome and with the Holy Father. The cornerstone for St. Peter in Chains was laid on May 20, 1841, under the leadership of Bishop – later Archbishop – John Baptist Purcell. It was formally dedicated on Nov. 2, 1845. Its striking single spire, constructed of pure white limestone and soaring 220-feet above street level, was the tallest man-made structure in the city for many decades. The cathedral’s interior is dominated by a large mosaic portraying three scriptural events from the life of St. Peter. It’s eclectic architectural and design also incorporates artistic inspiration from diverse sources, including Art Deco, Ancient Greek, Eastern Christian and early Roman Christian basilica architecture. A renovation of the structure, overseen by Edward Schulte, was completed in 1957. The application process to become a basilica is detailed and lengthy, said Father Schmidt: in the case of St. Peter in Chains cathedral, more than two years. In order for a church to be considered for the designation, it must meet six requirements: have an active pastoral liturgy (meaning the sacraments are celebrated regularly throughout the year); be of an appropriate size and have a sufficiently large sanctuary; have historical significance; have an adequate number of priests to celebrate the sacraments; have a sufficient number of lay ministers; and have an adequate Schola of scared music. Upon determining the cathedral met all the requirements, Father Schmidt gathered a committee of staff members and others from the archdiocese who compiled a 240-page document, including responding to more than 100 specific questions from the Vatican. After review by Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr, the proposal was sent to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), and ultimately, to the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments in Rome. A Mass to mark the designation is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7 at 11:30 a.m., in a combined celebration with the cathedral’s 175th anniversary. The liturgy will be open to the people of the archdiocese, and will also be live-streamed. Two major symbols that indicate a church is a Minor Basilica will be processed in and installed during the ceremony. The Ombrellino, “little umbrella,” is in basilicas worldwide, signifying the structures’ close ties with the Holy See. The silk canopy is designed with stripes of red and gold, which are the traditional papal colors. During the Middle Ages, the Ombrellino was carried above the pope during processions. Once placed in the cathedral’s sanctuary, it will remain partially opened. The Ombrellino would only be opened fully in the event of a visit from the Holy Father. The Tintinnabulum is essentially a bell, or the in the case of a cathedral, three bells, mounted on a pole to signify the church’s link to the pope. It was used during the Middle Ages and Renaissance to alert the people of Rome of the arrival of the pope during papal processions. The Tintinnabulum will also be placed in the sanctuary, and can be used during other celebrations.