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St. Joseph Parish, August 2, 2020
If you are new to our Church or just visiting, we are pleased to have you share in this celebration of the Eucharist. If you would like to join our parish, registration forms are available in the Gathering Space, parish office, or by visiting St. Joseph’s website at stjosephnorthbend.com.
Hearing Devices are available for hearing impaired. (Please return used device after Mass to the lower basket to be sanitized. Please take the earpiece home with you as it can be used again.)
Welcome to St. Joseph!
Around our Parish
4 Person Golf Scramble4 Person Golf Scramble
Neumann Golf CourseNeumann Golf Course
Saturday, August 29th Saturday, August 29th -- 1:30pm Shotgun1:30pm Shotgun
$80 Per Player Entry Fee Includes: Greens Fees, Riding Cart, On-Course Contests & Prizes, Backyard Grillout Dinner Buffet after golf, and lots of fun!!!
ENTRY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY
MONDAY, AUGUST 24TH PAYMENT IN FULL MUST ACCOMPANY ENTRY FORM
QUESTIONS? CONTACT TONY BRESSER @ 513-473-8444
We are seeking hole sponsors for this event. With a donation of $100.00 per hole, you can have your name or business name displayed at one of the 18 holes on the golf course, or in some other conspicuous location during the event. Your generosity will be noted by those attending this event, on the St. Joseph church web site and in other media.
Please pray for Thomas A. Bell, James R. Lamping, Emily Patrick, Brian Reising, Heather Pfaffinger, Noah Oser, Kyle W. Wolfe, David DiGiovonni & all men and women serving our nation in the armed forces. If you are aware of other parishioners serving, please notify the parish office at 941-3661.
St. Joseph Prayer Chain – If you know of someone who needs or wants to be on the Prayer Chain, please have a family member call the parish office or Elaine Mack at 941-3499.
Save the Date
We will celebrate couples celebrating their 25th,
40th, 50th, & 60th Wedding Anniversary during 2020 at the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, September 13, 2020.
GARDEN MULCHING
St. Joe's Garden mulching will be August 17th at 8:30 a.m.
We are in need of additional volunteers to help spread mulch in St. Joe’s Garden. No experience is necessary. Please join us at the Stations of the Cross on Monday, August 17th at 8:30 a.m. If you have questions, please call Barbara Rahschulte at 513-367-5451. Thank you!
The St. Joseph Knitting/Crochet Ministry is back to meeting every Wednesday at 1:00 pm in the St. Peter/St. Paul Room. We knit and crochet blankets and hats to donate to the Pregnancy Center West.
This ministry also makes prayer blankets and shawls, which are a symbol of our faith community covering the parishioner/individual who receives it in prayer. The Ladies in our St. Joseph Knitting/Crochet Ministry have many prayer blankets/lap blankets they’ve knitted and crocheted with love and prayers to be given to anyone needing prayers, comfort and strength. This simple labor of love touches the lives of those who are going through difficult times. Prayer blankets made by the St. Joseph Knitting/Crochet Ministry can be picked up at St. Joseph Church. For more information or to pick up a blanket for someone you know, please contact Mary Beth Walter at 513-941-5885. If you find yourself cleaning out your craft room or organizing closets and discover some left over yarn that needs a new home, please consider donating to this ministry. They can make great things out of left-over yarn!
WeShare Electronic Contribution - If you are interested in having your weekly contribution taken directly from your banking account or credit card, it’s easy to do. Either just complete the WeShare Enrollment form found in this week’s bulletin & return it to the parish office or you may access it through St. Joseph’s Website: stjosephnorthbend.com and enroll on line. We can handle the rest from there! If you have any questions regarding this procedure please feel free to call the parish office at 941-3661. See attached form in this week’s bulletin.
August 9, 2020
1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a Romans 9: 1-5
Matthew 14: 22-33
For links to commentaries on the Sunday Readings:
www.catholiccincinnati.org/oec/adults.htm
Sunday Readings
Vocation Views
Jesus multiplies the gifts we give to Him. Share your
talents with Him and many blessings will surface.
Stewardship & the Word Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
In today’s Gospel, Jesus feeds the five thousand with five loaves and two fish.
The message of stewardship is that God’s gifts, shared, will always be more
than enough.
In the Neighborhood
Stewardship of Treasure
Weekly Collection Weekly Goal $12,000.00
Offertory, July 26th, 2020 $ 6,007.00 On line Donations $ 3,017.50 Total Weekly Offertory $ 9,024.50
THANK YOU!
5200 Club $100 Winner for July 19th, 2020: Leonard Grebe $50 Kroger Gift Card Winner: Ruth Ehlers
WESHARE
Natural Family Planning New class begins Sunday, Aug. 9, @ 2 pm at Ruah Woods, 6675 Wesselman Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45248. For more information, or to register for a class, go to www.ccli.org or call 471-2000 or 800-745-8252.
Our Lady of the Visitation Drive-Thru Chicken Dinner
When: Sunday, August 9th, 4-7 p.m.
Cars may enter Visitation off South Road and proceed to the Pavilion for the drive-thru chicken dinner featuring
Sullivan's famous fried chicken!
INSPIRING PRODUCTS FROM THE CATHOLIC TELE-GRAPH - Subscribe to The Daily Divina, a beautiful way to start each day focused on praying with God’s word, and The Ember, a weekly email with relevant, local, and inspiring content that will keep you up to date on news that matters and help you connect your faith to daily life. Both are free and sent to your email inbox. Sign up at https://www.thecatholictelegraph.com/digital-subscriptions. FOOD FOR ALL - Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio is looking for individuals who sew/craft to help us make t-shirt totes for our Food for All pantries. We have the t-shirts, now we need the seamstresses! Please call April Hoak at 513.672.3720 or email [email protected]. CAREGIVER SUPPORT - Catholic Charities Southwest-ern Ohio is hosting virtual support group meetings for caregivers on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm and Fri-day mornings at 9:30 am. Caregivers can participate via computer or telephone. We also have 6 virtual guest speaker programs planned for July on topics including dementia, long term care issues, stress management, hospice and more. If you know of a caregiver who needs encouragement and support, please tell them about our Caregiver Assistance Network and have them call Angie Homoelle at 513.672.3834 or for more information about our programs visit our website at https://ccswoh.org/programs/caregiver-assistance-network/ MINISTRY TO SURVIVORS OF ABUSE (REPORTING) The Archdiocese of Cincinnati regards child abuse in all its forms as gravely sinful and criminal. Anyone who knows of or suspects child abuse by a legitimate member of the clergy or hierarchy, employee, or volunteer of the Archdiocese should first report the abuse to the appropri-ate secular legal authority and then to Ms. Teresa Maley, Coordinator of Ministry to Survivors of Abuse of the Arch-diocese, at 513.263.6623 or .800.686.2724 ext. 6623.
St. Joseph Parish, August 2, 2020
FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 2, 2020: SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2020 8:30 a.m. Terri Curtis (Carol Dengler & Family) 11:00 a.m. Parish MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020 8:00 a.m. Gary Miller (Carota Family) TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 8:00 a.m. Irene Kruse (Dan & JoAnn Warnock) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2020 8:00 a.m. Unborn THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2020 8:00 a.m. Paul Madar (Charlotte Madar & Family) FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2020 8:00 a.m. Marilyn King (Mark & Sally Wessel) SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2020 4:30 p.m. David Kaelin (Tony Bresser & Family) SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2020 8:30 a.m. Margie Wenck (William Abel & Nancy Ruprecht) 11:00 a.m. Parish
Mass Intentions FOR AUGUST 8th AND 9th:
4:30 P.M. MASS Lectors: Fran Romweber, Tina Geers Extra-Ordinary Ministers: Rosalie Menke Co-Ord: Mary Carol Davis Ushers: Bill Masterson, Paul Wendel Servers: Ethan Haas, Liam Haas, Mya Bross 8:30 A.M. MASS Lectors: Greg Oswald, Mary Russell Extra-Ordinary Ministers: Dan Warnock Co-Ord: Tom Walter Ushers: Steve Kruse, Rose Smith Servers: Anthony, John Paul, Teresa Longano 11:00 A.M. MASS Lectors: Glenda Carota, Michael Groh Extra-Ordinary Ministers: Joe Bredestege Co-Ord: Ellen Maddin Ushers: Bob Kirch, Ben Staubach Servers: Jacob Taylor, Hayden Vollrath, Dominic Spanyer
Minister’s Schedule
Sun., August 9: 8:30 am, 11:00 am Mass Mon., August 10: 8:00 am Mass, Tues., August 11: 8:00 am Mass, Wed., August 12: 8:00 am Mass Live-Stream, 1:00 pm Knitting Ministry Thurs., August 13: 8:00 am Mass Fri., August 14: 8:00 am Mass, 8:30 am Rosary Sat., August 15: 4:30 pm Mass Live-Stream
Parish Calendar
Sun., August 2: 8:30 am Mass, 11:00 am - First Communion Mass Mon., August 3: 8:00 am Mass, Tues., August 4: 8:00 am Mass, 7:30 pm K of C Wed., August 5: 8:00 am Mass Live-Stream, 1:00 pm Knitting Ministry Thurs., August 6: 8:00 am Mass Fri., August 7: 8:00 am Mass, 8:30 am Adoration Sat., August 8: 4:30 pm Mass Live-Stream
Looking Ahead
Questions about the Eucharist Our Sunday Visitor: An excerpt from 'The Gift of Faith'
Edited by then Bishop Donald W. Wuerl, Thomas Comerford Lawler, and Ronald Lawler, O.F.M. Cap.
(Reference: Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1322-1405; 1536-1589)
1. What is the Holy Eucharist?
The Eucharist is a sacrament, a sacrifice, and a sacred banquet. Under the appearance of bread and wine our Savior Jesus Christ is entirely present in this sacrament, body and blood, soul and divinity. In this sacrament He offers Himself in sacrifice to the Father, and is received as spiritual nourishment.
The word "Eucharist" means thanksgiving. Our Lord in a most special way gave thanks to the Father as He offered it. Moreover, the Eucharistic sacrifice is the most excellent means we have of expressing our thanks to God.
2. Why is the Eucharist the center of Catholic life?
The Eucharist is the center of Catholic life precisely because Christ is the center of all our life. In this sacrament Christ gives Himself totally, that we might share His life and be bound together in His mystical body.
"No Christian community can be built up unless it has its basis and center in the celebration of the Most Holy Eucharist". "For the Most Blessed Eucharist contains the Church’s entire spiritual wealth, that is, Christ Himself, our Passover and living bread" 3. Was the Eucharist foreshadowed in the Old Testament?
Yes. In every age God taught mankind to hope for salvation. But in the divine plan salvation was to be achieved only by the sacrifice Christ offered of Himself upon the cross, a sacrifice that is made present now in all places through the sacrifice of the Mass. The sacrifices of the old law could not of themselves bring salvation, but they could and did foreshadow the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
The Eucharist as sacrifice was symbolized in a special way in the sacrifice of the Paschal lamb, at the time God was about to lead His people from the slavery of Egypt and guide them toward the promised land. The Eucharist was represented by the manna given to sustain the people of God as they wandered through the desert to the homeland that God planned to give them.
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Gospel Reflection
GOSPEL: Matthew 14:13-21 This miracle is told six times in the four Gospels. This underlines its importance in the life of the early
church. Only Matthew mentions that Jesus decides to go to a quiet place after he hears of the death of John
the Baptist. Jesus most likely has to be aware of what happens to those who ‘speak truth to power,’ but
Jesus’ quiet time is interrupted by the crowds hungry for his teaching. Matthew tells us that when Jesus sees
the large crowds, he feels compassion for them. Jesus’ need for solitude is overtaken by his care for the
people. When Jesus’ disciples encourage him to let the people go so they can buy some food before the local
deli closes, Jesus challenges them to give them something to eat. We can almost hear the disciples say, “You
must be kidding, Master! How can we feed thousands of people?” Jesus goes on to feed the thousands with
a few loaves and fish. Matthew, writing several decades later for mostly Jewish Christians, sees what Jesus
did as a fulfillment of how God fed their ancestors in the desert. Also, for Matthew, this miracle points to
the Eucharist. The gestures and words are like those used at the Last Supper: “He took bread, blessed it,
broke it, and gave it to them.” The twelve leftover baskets point to the superabundance of what God offers
us, his people.
GOD BLESS EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED, WORKED AND VOLUNTEERED IN SUMMER PROGRAM!
THE STUDENTS LOVED MUSIC CLASS AND SNACK THE MOST, I’M GUESSING, BUT IT WAS WONDERFUL
TO SEE ALL OF THEM HERE LEARNING ABOUT GOD AND HOW PRAYER CHANGES EVERYTHING!
St. Joseph Parish, August 2, 2020
Your Will, St. Joseph Parish and You
One important way to help St. Joseph Parish is to remember the parish in your will. The church’s mission throughout history has been aided, boosted, and propped up by people leaving a portion of their estate to the church. It is another way to prac-tice your stewardship of treasure, in addition to the Sunday offering. Nowadays it is common for Catholic funeral notices to mention a suggested dona-tion to hospice, or to some other medical institution or society. While this is a good and noble thing, unfortunately, the church is not mentioned. In fact, the church is usually not remembered by the friends or family of the deceased, nor is it mentioned in their last will and testament. I know that many of you have other charities that are worthy of leaving money to, including, of course, your children and grandchildren! Because the need of the church is great, I would ask you prayerfully to consider counting the church as one of your children in your estate. Maybe some of you could do even more. Again, please prayerfully consider this, and, if it seems right and just to you, please change your will to remember the church. For questions or assistance, please call the parish office at (513) 941-3661. Yours in Christ,
Fr. Andrew Umberg
Photograph used courtesy of Diocesan Publications
Saturday 4:30pm · Sunday 8:30am, 11am Weekdays 8:00am
Holy Days: 8:00am and 7pm Parish Office
Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm M-TH 8:30am-12:30pm FRI Phone: 941-3661 Fax: 941-8559
Email: [email protected] Website: stjosephnorthbend.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/StJosephNorthBend
Bulletin Deadline: 10 days prior to publish date
Mass Schedule Pastor
Rev. Andrew Umberg (513) 941-3661 ext. 11
Pastoral Associate Marti Barnes
Business Manager Karen Thorpe
Director of Religious Education Beth Scholl
Music Director Mia Williams
Parish Staff
Confession: Saturday 3:45pm
Baptism: All parents are required to go through the Parish Baptismal Prepara-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: If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith please contact Marti Barnes, Pastoral Associate.
Sacrament of the Sick: Notify the Parish Office or Fr. Umberg for anointing of the sick, communion to the sick, shut-ins, or when in the hospital or nursing home. Matrimony: One of the engaged, or his/her parents, must be registered & an 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 wedding.
Sacraments
Pastoral Council
Member Phone Email Tony Bresser 473-8444 [email protected] Bruce Tumlin 353-4518 [email protected] Elaine Kruse 941-7613 [email protected] Don Larrick 941-0538 [email protected] Agnes Maddock 467-6887 [email protected] Michael Groh 574-7828 [email protected]
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