Liturgical Calendar, Mass Intentions, and Readings From the Pastor’s Desk Sunday, November 8: The Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time: Wisdom 6: 12- The Thirty-second Sunday 16; Psalms 63: 2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 (2b); First Thessalonians 4: 13-18; Matthew 25: 1-13 in Ordinary Time
9:00 AM Mass St. Joseph Church for: the parishioners of St. Joseph November 8, 2020 Church by: St. Joseph Church 11:00 AM Mass St. Joseph Church for: Henry Harris (SI) by: Linda Knight for: residents and staff of Covenant Village by: Richard Dysert Monday, November 9: The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome (Feast): Ezekiel 47: 1-2, 8-9, 12; Psalms 46: 2-3, 5-6, 8-9; First Corinthians 3: 9c-11, 16-17; John 2: 13-22
Tuesday, November 10: St. Leo the Great, Pope, Doctor (Memorial): Titus 2: 1-8, 11-14; Psalms 37: 3-4, 18 and 23, 27 and 29; Luke 17: 7-10 12:00 PM Mass Children’s Hospital for: deceased Religious, Priests and Deacons of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and deceased priests of the Archdiocese of Military Services by: Father Rey Wednesday, November 11: St. Martin of Tours, Bishop (Memorial): Titus 3: 1-7; Psalms 23: 1b-3a, 3bc-4, 5, 6; Luke 17: 11-19 12:00 PM Mass VA for: deceased Religious, Priests and Deacons of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and deceased priests of the Archdiocese of Military Services by: Father Rey Dear Sisters and Brothers in the Thursday, November 12: St. Josaphat, Bishop, Religious (Memorial): Philemon Lord, 1: 7-20; Psalms 146: 7, 8-9a, 9bc-10; Luke 17: 20-25 Today our Church celebrates the 12:30 PM Mass St. Joseph Church for: Deacon Omer Berke(D) Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary by: St. Joseph Catholic Church Time. Throughout the month of Friday, November 13: St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin, Religious (Memorial): November, we remember and Second John 1: 4-9; Psalms 119: 1, 2, 10, 11, 17, 18; Luke 17: 26-37 celebrate our beloved deceased. 12:00 PM Mass St. Joseph for: Reverend Kenneth A. Bienvenu D) Please add your deceased loved ones’ by: St. Joseph Catholic Church names to our Book of Remembrance. Note time change We are also celebrating our Saturday, November 14: Third John 1: 5-8; Psalms 112: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Luke 18: 1-8 history as African American Catholics. Our history as Africans Sunday, November 15: The Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time: Proverbs 31: 10- goes back to the very beginning of 13, 19-20, 30-31; Psalms 128: 1-2, 3, 4-5; First Thessalonians 5: 1-6; Matthew 25: 14- 30 our Church. There are a number of news 9:00 AM Mass St. Joseph Church for: “friends” in the villages of Bayley by: Ed and Marcia Wilz items and links to various websites 11:00 AM Mass St. Joseph Church for: Ida Jackson (SI) that can be found in this bulletin. by: Linda Knight for: Ben and Amanda Schabert (SI) Please take the time to review this by: Richard Dysert information.
The focus of the readings today tells us because we believe in Christ, we seek wisdom, which will But he answering said: Amen I say transform us and prepare us for to you, I know you not. Watch ye eternal life with Him. therefore, because you know not Let us keep each other in our the day nor the hour. prayers. MT 25:12-13 Yours in Christ, Father Rey Rembrandt Pastor Reflection: November 8, 2020 Liturgical Ministries for November 8 through November 15 Being with Jesus — Or Not The parable today of the ten lamp ALL Ministers—Please arrive 10 minutes before Mass, check at bearers is about vigilance. Not an idle the Sacristy for attendance and any further instruction from the standing by merely looking and Pastor. Thank you. waiting. No, a waiting that is prepared (extra oil!) for all that comes, a waiting Acolytes November 8: filled with activity ready to accompany 9:00 AM Ron Hitzler, Ray Ravenna those who journey through doorways 11:00 AM Howard Tribble, Robert Johnson to heaven. November 15: How can I focus on the 9:00 AM Ron Hitzler, Liz Berry 11:00 AM Nate Powers, Doris Rockingham, James Roper, Sr. bridegroom, on Jesus, and all those he loves? Announcers How will I ready myself to do November 8: Kingdom of Heaven work this week? 9:00 AM Susie Hogue/Sandy Hitzler 11:00 AM Ernest Hill What will that work be? For November 15: whom will I do it? 9:00 AM Susie Hogue/Sandy Hitzler 11:00 AM Gail Smith
Catechists Catholic November 8: Relief 11:00 AM Lead Catechist: Joyce Edwards Services November 15: Collection is 11:00 AM Lead Catechist: Joyce Edwards Today Today we take Eucharistic Ministers up The Catholic November 8: Relief Services 9:00 AM Willa Green, Anne Shaffer 11:00 AM Lester Freeman, Edna McCoy, Jack McWilliams, Mary Collection to help Jesus in disguise. Richardson, Reggie Lee, Shirley Robinson, Bill Jefferson, This collection helps six Catholic Pam Bias Daniels, Margo Aug agencies to provide struggling November 15: communities with relief and support 9:00 AM Willa Green, Anne Shaffer 11:00 AM Stephanie Edwards, Pam Bias-Daniels, Mary Richardson, and to work for peace and Gail Smith, Theresa Thien, Bill Jefferson, Edna McCoy, reconciliation among our marginalized Lester Freeman, Bruce Seidel brothers and sisters here and around the world. Please prayerfully consider Lectors November 8: how you can support the collection. 9:00 AM Walt Connolly, Dee Dee Connolly Learn more about the collection at 11:00 AM Edna McCoy, Mary Richardson www.usccb.org/catholic-relief. November 15: 9:00 AM George Kinley, Dave Stein 11:00 AM Lester Freeman, Bruce Seidel
Collections Ushers’ Roster
November 1, 2020 9:00 AM Shirley Colbert, Willa Green, Stan Carloss , Thomas Penland Sunday Collection: $ 5,559.00 11:00 AM Head Usher: Robin Walker St. Vincent de Paul: $ 5.00 Wanda Cheatham, Marilyn Tribble, Joyce Taylor, Johnnie E-Offerings $ 135.00 Mays-Magruder, Bill Ware, Reggie Lee, Ronald Garvin, All Saints: $ 142.00 Robert Harris, Yolanda Roper, James Roper, Jr. James Christmas Flowers: $ 25.00 Roper, Sr., George Freeman, Larry Jerdo, Stan Carloss, Michelle Pritchett Christmas Offering: $ 126.00
Christ the King $ 35.00 Missals: $ 10.00 Social Action: $ 1,000.00 Mass Intentions: $ 115.00 If you have a special announcement to share, please call the Parish Office or Total: $ 7,152.00 send your news to: [email protected] Parish/Community News St. Vincent de Paul Weekly Reflection Church Staff In today’s Gospel Jesus challenges us to “stay Please call the parish office at (513) 381- awake” by taking time to seriously look at ourselves, 4526. Fax number: (513) 381-5244. the priorities of our lives, and how we are growing Email: [email protected]
spiritually. Ask yourself “What would Jesus Christ • Reverend Reynaldo Taylor: Pastor do?” and then donate to Society of St. Vincent de (aka Father Rey) Paul so that those who are suffering will be able to [email protected] celebrate Thanksgiving. (513) 381-4526 (ext. 15) • Mr. Dennis Edwards: Deacon As a volunteer with SVDP, you can help others in a way that will fit into • Mrs. Shon Hubble: Music Minister your busy life. Vincentians are volunteers who are people just like you from all • Ms. Mary Roberson: Business walks of life—those who want to help their community by giving their and talent Manager (ext. 13) for the greater good. Please call Robert or Felicia Johnson (513) 254-0471) or • Mrs. Jean Brown: Receptionist (ext. 10) Linda Knight (513-344-3907) for more information. • Ms. Stephanie Edwards: President, Parish Council The Cloud of Witness • Mr. Robert Johnson: President, The Archdiocese of SVDP • Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Cincinnati’s Offices of Auxiliary: (513) 331-0749 African American Ministries • SJCS Alumni Assn: Mrs. Joan Smith and Social Action are Beason (513) 659 1701 or Mrs. Mary Joyce Edwards (513) 281- 0727 collaborating with the Archdiocese of Washington School Staff
D.C., the United Conference of Catholic Bishops – African American Affairs; and Please call the school office at (513) 381- the Tolton Ambassadors to present Celebrating A Cloud of Witnesses: Race, Resilience 2126. • Ms. Ashley Toney: Principal (ext. 18) & Renewal. Please join them for an in-depth educational experience as we strive to • Sr. Miriam Kaeser, OSF: inspire the Christian faithful through the witness of Catholic candidates for Administrative Coach (ext. 20) sainthood. They have promised to have a focused dialogue in the areas of racism, • Ms. Mary Beth Knight: Testing Coordinator/Grants (ext. 32) sexism, ageism, poverty, authentic worship, and more. The event is scheduled for • Mr. Tom Haber: Business Manager three consecutive Saturdays [November 7 (already held), November 14 and (ext. 20) November 21]. Two of the candidates will be highlighted at each event. All Website participants must register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/122107178859For www.stjosephcincinnati.org more information, please contact Rev. Mr. Royce Winters @rwinters@cincinnati catholic.org. (513-421-3131) Sacraments Beginning to Shop For For Baptism: If you have an infant to Christmas Holidays? be baptized, please call our parish Donate to SJCC through your Amazon office. purchases. SJCC will receive 0.5% of For Marriage: Schedule through your eligible purchases—-go to https:// Father Rey. smile.amazon.com/ch/31-0550833 for For Anointing of the Sick: If you or a more information, or call the parish loved one are in the hospital or office. (513) 381-4526. expecting surgery, call the parish office. In an emergency, call (513) Remembering Our Parish in Your Will 284-4201. As many of you know, every year St. Joseph receives bequests For Rite of Christian Initiation from parishioners’ estates. We are most appreciative for these (RCIA): Please call the Parish Office generous gifts to our parish. Gifts such as these help us to for more information. (513-381- continue to share God’s word through our various worship programs and 4526) ministries. We are often asked how to make such a bequest, and it is very simple. When you call or visit your attorney, discuss adding the following language to your will or codicil: “0.00 or 0 % of estate to be distributed to St. Joseph Catholic Church, currently located at 745 Ezzard Charles Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45203. If the church is not in existence at my death, the distribution to it shall be made to the successor institution into which it was merged. If there is no successor or merged institution, the bequest shall lapse.” Parish and Community News SJCC Events for the Week of November 8
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 • Our next SJCC second Tuesday-of-the month Produce Pantry is this Condolences week, Tuesday, November 10, 2020, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. We extend our Volunteers are always needed. For more information please call the parish deepest sympathy office—(513) 381-4526. to the family and friends of our • Mass on Thanksgiving Day November 26, 2020 will be celebrated at parishioners Margaret Coleman and 12:30pm. All are invited! Shirley Hamm who recently passed • SJCC and All Saints Church Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway will be held this away. year. However, things will be handled differently this year due to COVID 19. Below is the information on their Our primary focus will be on individuals and families of our parish. Please see respective funeral services at St. Joseph the insert in this bulletin for instructions on receiving help Church: • Margaret Coleman—Friday, November 13: Visitation from 11 One More Week to Try FORMED— AM to 12 PM. Mass of Christian And Get Thousands of Movies, Programs, Audio, and Books Instantly. Burial at 12 PM.
St. Joseph Parish is in its second week evaluating • Shirley Hamm—Saturday, FORMED as to whether it might enhance our faith November 14: Visitation from 10- formation efforts. Until November 13, you can 11 AM. Mass of Christian burial at sign up for/view FORMED and explore its 11 AM. electronic platform—at home with your computer or with an app on your smart TV; on the go; or with any connected internet device. FORMED believes there is something for every member of the family to help them grow closer to Christ and His Church. Here’s how to register: 1. Go to formed.org/signup; click Sign Up As a Parishioner. 2. Select your parish: enter parish zip code 45203 and select St. Joseph Zoom Bible Study Cincinnati from the provided dropdown menu. Monday at 6:15 PM 3. Register with your name and address. All are welcome to join us. Zoom can 4. Check your email Inbox for a link to start watching FORMED. be used on your computer, your tablet, Once on formed.org, individuals have a plethora of resources at their or even your smartphone. To get fingertips that can aid in personal logged in: https://us04web.zoom.us/ faith formation, group study, family j/338681613. Meeting ID: 338 681 prayer and even home catechesis. 613. If you are only able to join by We encourage you to spend phone, call: 312-626-6799. Meeting some time with FORMED this week ID: 338 681 613. (Please log in about and call the parish office with your 5-10 minutes ahead of time.) thoughts. Thank you. 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 Cheatham, Wanda Dixon, Elizabeth: Indian Springs Coombs, Ophelia Hill, Hestella, Dysart, Richard: Covenant Village Daniels, Larry Irby, Frances Hicks, Diana: Madeira Manor Freihofer, Alex Knight, Linda Hogue, Bennie Judson Village Gibson, Mamie Lampkin, Christopher Hurst, Rev. Paul: Bayley Place Jaeger, Pat Menefield Family
Meyers, Fr. Harry: Western Hill Ret. Knight, Melda Metzler, Mary Richards, Kathy: Judson Village Martin-Berry, Rita Metzler, Ron
Royston, Patty: Clovernook Posey, Julie Payne, Yolanda Smith, Essie: Pristine Senior Randolph, Mary Ann Peters, Shirley Stevenson, Tonya Riesenberg, Jerome H., Jr. Tubbs, Louise Rohan, Ned Valentine-Love, Allison
Wish List for the West End Emergency Pantry
• All types of meat and poultry —one lb. ground Prayer for Vocations beef rolls, hot bacon, sausage, chicken breasts
• Canned goods and non-perishables—soups, Almighty Father: You have created fruits and vegetables, drink mix, coffee, tea for us some definite purpose. Grant us the grace to know the path You • Household items, cleaning supplies, laundry have planned for us in this life and supplies, bleach, fabric softener to respond with a generous “Yes.” • Paper products—paper towels, toilet paper, paper napkins, tissue Make our archdiocese, parishes, • Personal hygiene items—shower gel, deodorant, lotion, feminine hygiene homes and hearts fruitful ground for items, soap Your gift of vocations. May our • Special Needs: Hand sanitizers —Toilet paper —Cleaning supplies —Paper young people respond to Your call Towels Also: dish detergent, shaving cream and disposable razors, canned with courage and zeal. Stir among meats, baby food. our men a desire and the strength to Wish List for St. Joseph Church and School be good and holy priests. Bless us CHURCH: (New Items) gift cards($10.00 to $15.00)—White Castle with consecrated religious and those Restaurant, Subway, Skyline, Frisch’s etc.; Kroger gift cards called to a chaste single life, ($25.00-$50.00); copy paper and card stock (white); disposable coffee cups; permanent deacons, and faithful disposable napkins; creamers; plastic: forks and spoons; AA batteries. husbands and wives, who are a sign of Christ’s love for His Church. We SCHOOL: white copy paper, color copy paper, white card stock paper; batteries commend our prayer for vocations AA, AAA and 9 volt, 50+ gallon clear plastic containers with lids (2 dozen). to You, Father, through the intercession of Mary our Mother, in All items can be delivered to the church, school or parish office. Just mark SJCS the Holy Spirit, through Christ our on your items. Please also leave your name and address. Please call the parish Lord. Amen. office for more information—(513) 381-4526 November is National Black Catholic History Month Did you know that November is Black Catholic History Month? This month, we’re honoring the men and women who have pioneered the Catholic faith! Black Catholics have had a huge impact on the history and traditions of Christianity. In the world today there are 200 million people of African descent in the Roman Catholic Church throughout the world. More importantly, November not only marks a time when we pray for all saints and souls in loving remembrance but also a time to recall the saints and souls of Africa and the African Diaspora. Sources tell us that some people forget that Christianity did not originate in Europe and even express surprise when they learn that Black Catholic History began in the Acts of the Apostles (8: 26-40) with the conversion of the Ethiopian Eunuch by Philip the Deacon. Three popes—Saints Victor I, Melchiades, and Gelasius I—were born in Africa and led the early church through much turmoil. There are also many Black Catholic saints (Monica of Hippo, Augustine of Hippo, Perpetua, and Felicitas to name a few. There are six American Black Catholics who are on the path to sainthood at the present time.
Venerable Pierre Toussaint (1776-1853) Venerable Pierre Toussaint was born a slave in Haiti. Philanthropist & Founder of many Catholic charitable works. He is buried in St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. He is the first layperson to be buried there.
Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange (1784-1882) Mother Mary Lange was the foundress and first Superior General of the Oblate Sisters of Providence (1829-1832), the first congregation of African American women religious in the history of the Catholic Church. She is believed to be Cuban born of Haitian descent.
Venerable Henriette Delille (1813-1862) Venerable Henriette Delille was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she lived all of her life. In 1842, she founded the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family. This was the second congregation of African-American women religious in the USA.
Fr. Augustus Tolton (1854-1897) Fr. Augustus Tolton was the first Roman Catholic priest in the United States publicly known to be black when he was ordained in 1886. A former slave who was baptized and reared Catholic, Tolton studied formally in Rome. He was ordained at St. John Lateran (Rome).
Julia Greeley (1833 and 1848-1918) Julia Greeley was born into slavery, at Hannibal, Missouri, sometime between 1833 and 1848. Freed by Missouri's Emancipation Act in 1865, she joined the Secular Franciscan Order in 1901 and was active in it till her death in 1918. She is buried in Denver's Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception.
Sr. Thea Bowman, FSPA (1937-1990) Sr. Thea Bowman, FSPA was born in 1937 and reared in Canton, Mississippi. As a child she converted to Catholicism. She was Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration. During her short lifetime (52 years), she was dedicated to preparing priests and seminarians working in the African-American parishes and institutions in the USA.