Thank You! - On behalf of our sisters and brothers in the Welcome to St. ! 1,100 mission dioceses, the archdiocesan Mission Office is very grateful for the sacrifices you made for the World Mission Sunday annual appeal to the Holy Father’s Pontifical Mission Society. Your support this year is especially appreciated as the Covid pandemic is ravaging

these struggling dioceses as medical supplies, facilities If you are new to our Church or just visiting, we are and workers are badly lacking. If you wish further pleased to have you share in this celebration of the information and would like to donate regularly or through Eucharist. If you would like to join our parish, your will, contact Dr. Mike Gable at registration forms are available in the Gathering Space, [email protected], or 513-263-6680. parish office, or by visiting St. Joseph’s website at stjosephnorthbend.com. 2020 Contribution Record - If you are interested in Hearing Devices are available for hearing impaired. receiving a statement of your 2020 Contributions from St. Joseph Church, please drop the envelope found in the (Please return used device after Mass to the lower back of your church envelope box in the collection basket basket to be sanitized. Please take the earpiece or call the Parish Office to request a copy of your record. home with you, it can be used again.) Statements will be mailed out after all posting is finished for 2020.

Around our Parish TRAM Food Pantry Items of the Month - The items of the month for January are toothbrush and toothpaste. Welcome Please place in the TRAM baskets in the Gathering Space. Thank you! Monetary donations are greatly appreciated. New Parishioners ! Please make payable to: TRAM Ministry, Inc. We would like to welcome the P.O. Box 389 new parishioners & their families North Bend, OH 45052 who have recently joined St. Joseph Parish. Handicapped and Dietary needs at Mass - At St. Welcome: Bernie and Yvonne Banner Joseph Parish we pride ourselves on making sure that “All are Welcome.” Sometimes we are not aware of the Please stop by & introduce yourself to needs of our members. If you are handicapped and Fr. Umberg after Mass! cannot walk up the aisle to receive communion at Mass, let one of the Ushers know and they will make sure that someone comes to you. We also are aware of the Congratulations! - To Shane ongoing dietary concerns of those who need to stay away Hygh who was baptized at St. Joseph on from wheat. If you are one of those afflicted with that December 20th, and Marleigh Eden health issue, again let one of the Ushers know and they Greene, who was baptized at St. Joseph will make sure that you receive a low-gluten host. We on December 27th. Their proud parents hope to make everyone’s visit to St. Joseph a pleasant are Logan & Cheyenne Hygh and and welcoming experience. Thomas & Stephanie Greene.

Thank You! - To all who helped with the decorating of St. Joseph Church, preparing Mass Times during Inclement Weather poinsettias, setting up the nativity and the setting up and taking down of chairs for . In order to keep you and our community The Church looked beautiful! We are so blessed to safe during severe winter weather, we have such gracious parishioners to give of their time will cancel our weekday Masses and talent! May God bless each of you! whenever the Three River school system is canceled. Take down of Christmas decorations will be The Parish Office will open on a delayed status. All Monday, January 11th after the meetings and planned activities MAY be canceled as 8:00am morning Mass. well. Please call the Parish Office at 941-3661 the day of the meeting for updated information. St. Joseph Prayer Chain – If you know of someone who needs or wants to be on the Unless there is a Level 3 Snow Emergency, the Prayer Chain, please have a family member weekend liturgies will take place as usual. call the parish office or Elaine Mack at 941-3499.

St. Joseph Parish, January 3, 2021

In the Neighborhood Stewardship & the Word Come and See Virtual Discernment Retreat with the Sisters of Divine Providence - On January 15-16, 2021 The three wise men who came from meet some Sisters, and, together with other discerners, the East to pay homage to the infant we’ll explore what a call to religious life feels like. We’ll brought Him rich gifts of , have sharing, reflection, and prayer and offer insights , and as part of about discernment, community, and spirituality. This their worship. What gifts have I retreat is for single, Catholic women ages 18-50. Whether brought to this celebration to offer to you’re a serious discerner or just seriously curious about the newborn Savior? religious life, come and find out more. Email Sister Leslie Keener, CDP at [email protected] or sign up here: https://forms.gle/syXYsGghpN2ZzBqL7 . Vocation Views

God is not made manifest in magnificence, but in the small and the ordinary. Use your talents to manifest God’s ever faithful love for His people. (Is. 60:1-6)

Sunday Readings January 10, 2021

Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Acts 10:34-38 Mark 1:7-11

For links to commentaries on the Sunday Readings: www.catholiccincinnati.org/oec/adults.htm Natural Family Planning - New Online (Virtual) Class begins Saturday, Jan. 16, @ 3:00 p.m. For more information, or to register for a class, go to www.ccli.org or call 471-2000 or 800-745-8252. Stewardship of Treasure

Weekly Collection Weekly Goal $12,000.00

Offertory, December 20, 2020 $ 6,817.00 On line Donations $ 3,323.50 Total Weekly Offertory $10,140.50

Christmas Offering $20,538.00

Offertory, December 27, 2020 $ 7,559.00 On line Donations $ 1.988.50 Total Weekly Offertory $ 9,547.50

THANK YOU!

4th Quarter Split the Pot Winner Share: $2,327.50 Kroger $50 Gift Card Winner: Barb Dehner 5200 Club $100 Winner for December 20, 2020: Jillian Bender 5200 Club $100 Winner for December 27, 2020: Robert & Jeri Timon

Qualified Charitable Distributions Are you age 70 ½ and required by the IRS to take annual distributions from your IRA account? If so, you may consider making a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA account directly to the church. QCD will satisfy your annual contribution requirement and will not be included in your taxable income for the year. This could be a great way to save taxes and financially support the church or your favorite charity. For more details on Qualified Charitable Distributions from your IRA account, please contact your tax advisor (we cannot give specific tax advice).

Mass Intentions Minister’s Schedule

FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 3, 2021: FOR JANUARY 9TH AND 10TH:

SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 2021 4:30 P.M. MASS 8:30 a.m. Nancy Welch (Mark & Mary Beth Tasco) Lectors: Ken Schmid, Shellie Weiskittel 11:00a.m. Parish Extra-Ordinary Ministers: Volunteer Co-Ord: Chris Neyer MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2021 Ushers: Paul Beck, Bill Masterson 8:00 a.m. Bob Schmidt (3 Rivers Knights of Columbus) Servers: VOLUNTEER, VOLUNTEER, VOLUNTEER

TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021 8:00 a.m. Ray Korte (Masur Family) 8:30 A.M. MASS Lectors: Heather Dulle, Greg Oswald WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2021 Extra-Ordinary Ministers: Brooke Webster 8:00 a.m. Nancy Welch (Mark & Mary Beth Tasco) Co-Ord: Thomas Walter Ushers: Steve Kruse, Rose Smith THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 Servers: John Paul & Teresa Longano, VOLUNTEER 8:00 a.m. Bob Schmidt (Karen Vickers)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 2021 11:00 A.M. MASS 8:00 a.m. Sp.Int. of Lois Schuppig (Father Umberg) Lectors: Denis Zahner, Bruce Tumlin Extra-Ordinary Ministers: Kathryn Raaker SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 2021 Co-Ord: Marion Merten 4:30 p.m. Sp.Int. of Tony & Fran Romweber Ushers: Bob Kirch, Ron Pastrick (Sara Edge) Servers: Joe Bredestege, Taylor, VOLUNTEER SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 2021 8:30 a.m. Lou Mersch (Donna Yetzer) 11:00 a.m. Parish

Parish Calendar Looking Ahead

Sun., January 3: Epiphany, 8:30 am Mass, 9:30 am Sun., January 10: Baptism of the Lord, 8:30 am Mass, 2nd Gr. Sac. Prep,11:00 am Mass - Children’s 9:30 am 2nd Gr. Sac. Prep,11:00 am Mass Epiphany Procession Mon., January 11: 8:00 am Mass, Take down Mon., January 4: 8:00 am Mass Christmas decorations following Mass

Tues., January 5: 8:00 am Mass Tues., January 12: 8:00 am Mass

Wed., January 6: 8:00 am Mass Live-Stream Wed., January 13: 8:00 am Mass Live-Stream

Thurs., January 7: 8:00 am Mass, 8:45 am Rosary/ Thurs., January 14: 8:00 am Mass, 8:45 am Rosary/ Scripture Prayer Group Scripture Prayer Group

Fri., January 8: 8:00 am Mass, Rosary Fri., January 15: 8:00 am Mass, Rosary

Sat., January 9: 4:30 pm Mass, Live-Stream Sat., January 16: 4:30 pm Mass, Live-Stream

St. Joseph Parish, January 3, 2021

God Is Good All the Time

The Epiphany of the Lord Mrs. Beth Scholl, D.R.E.

Let us pray [that we may be guided by the light of faith]. Father, you revealed your Son to the nations by the guidance of a star. Lead us to your glory in heaven

Catholic Adult Education Education Adult Catholic

Catholic Adult Education Education Adult Catholic by the light of faith. Education Adult Catholic We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. -New Joseph Sunday Missal

The Feast of the Epiphany

Officially called The Epiphany of the Lord, this feast celebrates the epiphany (manifestation) of Christ to the Gentiles, symbolized by Christ's manifestation to the Magi (Wise Men). The feast originally was more closely connected to Jesus' baptism, the primary theme of the feast in Eastern Churches to this day. In addition, other manifestations of Christ were often commemorated during Epiphany, including the miracle at Cana. In fact, it has been asserted that the Baptism of the Lord, the adoration of the infant Jesus by the Magi, and the miracle at Cana all historically occurred on January 6 (see Abbot Gueranger's works). Whether this is true is contested, but either way, the Epiphany solemnity is celebrated on January 6, which falls within Christmastide. In some Catholic regions, the feast is translated to a Sunday. The Eastern Churches often call the holiday Theophany, which means "manifestation of God." Eastern Christians also refer to the Epiphany as "Holy Lights" because they

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— baptize on this day, and baptism brings about illumination. Traditionally, Epiphany marked the end of the Twelve Days of — Christmas.

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January 3, 2021 3, January The story of the Magi traveling from the East to see the appears only in the Gospel According to St. Matthew. The 2021 3, January word Magi, in Greek magoi, comes from the Latin word meaning "sage." These particular sages were possibly Zoroastrian astrologers from Persia. Upon seeing a star rising in the East (the Star of ), they realized it was a sign that the king of the Jews had been born. According to St. (d. AD 107), the star shone with an inexpressible brilliance, and the sun, moon, and other stars all formed a chorus around the special star (Letter to the Ephesians, 19). The wise men followed the star to Bethlehem of Judea, and to Jesus' dwelling there. Having arrived, they worshipped the infant Jesus, and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. There have been numerous traditions that have grown up about the Wise Men. Typically we think of there being three wise men because of the number of gifts, but Matthew doesn't tell us the exact number. Since the 3rd century, Christian writers have referred to them as kings, even though Matthew doesn't specifically tell us that they were royalty. Their names in the West, Gaspar (or ), Melchior, and Balthasar date to the 6th century. The names mean: Master-of-Treasure, King, and Protect-the

-King, respectively. The Syrian Church has given them the following Persian names: Larvandad, Hormisdas, and Gushnasaph. Read more at: http://www.churchyear.net/epiphany.html

HOME BLESSING FOR THE NEW YEAR Families can bless their homes by writing (with chalk) the year with the initials of the kings on the top of the doors like this: 20+C+M+B+16 (The first and last two numbers reflect the 20 + C + M + B + 21 current year).

Pray: Lord Jesus, we ask that you bless our home today. We thank you for the love we have for each other and for you. With the prayers of the , Casper, Melchior and Balthasar, we ask that our home be a place of happiness, love, understanding, acceptance and safety for all who enter. As we write our New Year and the initials of the Three Wise Kings on our door, we pray in your name. Amen.

Offering for Christmas Flowers In loving honor/memory of:

Ken Barhorst Robert Hoffmann Pat Beck Flora & Lawrence Koehne Wally Billing Hilda & Lawrence Lamping Robert & Eileen Breitenstein Louise McCann Freddie & Janette Bruce Paul & Hilda Neyer Dave Busch Janice Neyer Don Busch Kenneth Neyer Sr. Paul Cain James “Mick” Peggy Cain Vogelsang Lois Pyles Rita Cain Jeanne Rueve Dan Carroll Lois Serraino Ruth & Don Doyle Nancy Welch Darren Doyle Joe & Margie Wenck

David Doyle

Dennis Doyle Dina Doyle Laura Beth Erb

Tom Heidemann

St. Joseph Parish, January 3, 2021

Mass Schedule Parish Staff Saturday 4:30pm · Sunday 8:30am, 11am Pastor Weekdays 8:00am Rev. Andrew Umberg Holy Days: 8:00am and 7pm (513) 941-3661 ext. 11 Parish Office Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm M-TH 8:30am-12:30pm FRI Pastoral Associate Phone: 941-3661 Fax: 941-8559 Marti Barnes Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Website: stjosephnorthbend.com Business Manager Facebook: www.facebook.com/StJosephNorthBend Karen Thorpe Bulletin Deadline: 10 days prior to publish date [email protected]

Director of Religious Education Beth Scholl Sacraments [email protected]

Confession: Saturdays @4:00 pm in Seton Room Music Director

Baptism: Mia Williams All parents are required to go through the Parish Baptismal Prepara- [email protected] tion Class. Parents may choose to participate before or after the birth of their child. To register, please contact Marti Barnes, Pas- toral Associate. RCIA: Pastoral Council If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith please contact Marti Barnes, Pastoral Associate. Member Phone Email Tony Bresser 473-8444 [email protected] Sacrament of the Sick: Bruce Tumlin 353-4518 [email protected] Notify the Parish Office or Fr. Umberg for anointing of the sick, Elaine Kruse 941-7613 [email protected] communion to the sick, shut-ins, or when in the hospital or nursing home. Don Larrick 941-0538 [email protected] Matrimony: Agnes Maddock 467-6887 [email protected] One of the engaged, or his/her parents, must be registered & an Michael Groh 574-7828 [email protected] active parishioner at least 6 months prior to scheduling a wedding. Call or email Marti Barnes, Pastoral Associate, to make an appoint- ment with Fr. Umberg at least six months in advance of the Bulletin Sponsor of the Week wedding. Insert: Corcoran & Harnist St. Vincent de Paul

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