Liturgical Calendar, Mass Intentions, and Readings From the Pastor’s Desk
The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 24, 2021
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Sunday, January 31: The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Deuteronomy 18: 15-20; Psalms 95: 1-2, 6-7, 7-9 (8); First Corinthians 7: 32-35; Mark 1: 21-28
Tuesday, January 26: Saints Timothy and Titus, Bishops (Memorial): Second Timothy 1: 1-8 or Titus 1: 1-5; Psalms 96: 1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a, 10; Mark 3: 31-35
Sunday, January 24: The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time/ The Sunday of the Word of God: Jonah 3: 1-5, 10; Psalms 25: 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 (4a); First Corinthians 7: 29-31; Mark 1: 14-20
12::30 PM Mass St. Joseph for: Alphorsamma Pasala (D) by: St. Joseph Church
Friday, January 29: Hebrews 10: 32-39; Psalms 37: 3-4, 5-6, 23-24, 39-40; Mark 4: 26-34
12:30 PM Mass St. Joseph for: Rev. Dr. Richard E. Pride II (D) by: St. Joseph Church
Saturday, January 30: Hebrews 11: 1-2, 8-19; Luke 1: 69-70, 71-72, 73-75; Mark 4: 35-41
9:00 AM Mass St. Joseph Church for: The deceased sisters of the Ursulines of Brown County (D) by: St. Joseph Church 11:00 AM Mass St. Joseph Church for: Charles Hooten (SI) by: Linda Knight for: Mary Beth Friedhoff (SI) by: The Manning Family
9:00 AM Mass St. Joseph Church for: Rev. Jamie Weber (SI) by: St. Joseph Church for: Rev. Allen Tarlton, OSB (AD) by: Wilma Smith 11:00 AM Mass St. Joseph Church for: Linda Knight (SI) by: Linda Kniight for: Mark Wilson (SI) by: Lee Wilson
Monday, January 25: Conversion of Paul, Apostle (Feast): Acts 22: 3-16 or Acts 9: 1-22; Psalms 117: 1bc, 2; Mark 16: 15-18
And Jesus said to them: Come after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. 18 And immediately leaving their nets, they followed him. MK 1: 17-18
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
Thursday, January 28: St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest, Religious, Doctor (Memorial: Hebrews 10: 19-25; Psalms 24: 1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; Mark 4: 21-25
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, January 27: St. Angela Merici, Virgin, Religious Founder: Hebrews 10: 11-18; Psalms 110: 1, 2, 3, 4; Mark 4: 1-20
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Dear Sisters and Brothers in the
Lord,
Today our Church celebrates the
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Let us all continue to pray for
our country and for our former
President and Vice President, and
especially for our new President and
Vice-President and their new
administration. They have their work
cut out for them.
Thank you to all of our
Extraordinary Ministers of the
Eucharist who have been taking Holy
Communion and groceries to a
number of our sick and shut-in
parishioners.
Last Sunday our Parish Council
hosted its monthly meeting. The
Council and I are looking for a few
new members. If you think the Lord
may be calling you to serve on Parish
Council, please see me.
Let us keep the Archdiocese of
Cincinnati in our prayers as they
move ahead with their Archdiocesan
Pastoral Plans.
The focus of the readings today
reminds us all to live each day
preparing for eternity.
Let us keep each other in our
prayers.
Yours in Christ,
Father Rey
Pastor
ALL Ministers—Please arrive 10 minutes before Mass, check at the Sacristy for attendance and any further instruction from the Pastor. Thank you.
Acolytes .
January 24: 9:00 AM Ron Hitzler, Kenneth King 11:00 AM Howard Tribble, Robert Johnson January 31: 9:00 AM Ron Hitzler, Ray Ravenna 11:00 AM Howard Tribble, Robert Johnson
Announcers January 24: 9:00 AM Susie Hogue/Sandy Hitzler 11:00 AM Michael McCoy January 31: 9:00 AM Susie Hogue/Sandy Hitzler 11:00 AM Felicia Johnson
Catechists
January 24: 11:00 AM Lead Catechist: Joyce Edwards January 31: 11:00 AM Lead Catechist: Joyce Edwards
Eucharistic Ministers January 24: 9:00 AM Willa Green, Anne Shaffer 11:00 AM Pam Bias-Daniels, Lester Freeman, Edna McCoy, Jack McWilliams, Shirley Robinson, Mark Patel, Reggie Lee January 31: 9:00 AM Willa Green, Anne Shaffer 11:00 AM Margo Aug, Stephanie Edwards, Lester Freeman, Bill Jefferson, Shirley Robinson, Mary Richardson, Gail Smith, Reggie Lee
Lectors January 24: 9:00 AM Koffi Akahoun, Christa Akahoun 11:00 AM Jack McWilliams, Mark Patel January 31: 9:00 AM Portia Edwards, Christa Akahoun 11:00 AM Kennedi Dukes, Darius Dukes
Ushers’ Roster
9:00 AM Shirley Colbert, Willa Green, Stan Carloss , Thomas Penland 11:00 AM Head Usher: Robin Walker Wanda Cheatham, Marilyn Tribble, Joyce Taylor, Johnnie Mays-Magruder, Bill Ware, Reggie Lee, Ronald Garvin, Robert Harris, Yolanda Roper, James Roper, Jr. James Roper, Sr., George Freeman, Larry Jerdo, Stan Carloss, Michelle Pritchett
Liturgical Ministries for January 17 through January 24
If you have a special announcement to share, please call the Parish Office or
send your news to: [email protected]
Requesting a Mass Intention: You
may request a mass intention for a
loved one or to commemorate an
important occasion. A $5 donation is
offered along with the Mass intention
request. To request a Mass, please call
or stop by the parish office, or you may
complete an envelope with your
request and drop it in the collection
box.
Sunday Collection: $ 2,614.00
E-Offerings: $ 508.87
Holy Day Collections): $ 12.00
The Baptism of the Lord: $ 335.00
Epiphany: $ 115.00
Christmas Appeal: $ 150 00
SVDP: $ 103.00
SJCC $ 25.00
Word Among Us: $ 10.00
Holy Water: $ 10.00
Mass Intentions: $ 40.00
Candles: $ 10.00
Total: $ 3,932.87
Collections
January 17, 2021
Reflection: January 24, 2021
Proclaiming the Gospel of God
Jesus is very busy in the beginning
of Mark’s gospel – proclaiming,
teaching, healing. And calling others to
come and follow. The responses of
Simon and Andrew, of James and John
were immediate: stopping what they
were doing, leaving it all behind
without hesitation – they followed
him. Stay tuned to this whole liturgical
year to see where that leads.
• What of the good news of God is
Jesus proclaiming to me today?
• How am I hesitating in giving Jesus
Christ my immediate attention and
response?
• What am I leaving behind,
stopping doing in order to follow
Jesus in more faithful ways?
Parish/Community News
Sacraments For Baptism: If you have an infant to be baptized, please call our parish office. For Marriage: Schedule through Father Rey. For Anointing of the Sick: If you or a loved one are in the hospital or expecting surgery, call the parish office. In an emergency, call (513) 284-4201. For Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA): Please call the Parish Office for more information. (513-381-4526)
Church Staff Please call the parish office at (513) 381-4526. Fax number: (513) 381-5244. Email: [email protected] • Reverend Reynaldo Taylor: Pastor
(aka Father Rey)
(513) 381-4526 (ext. 15)
• Mr. Dennis Edwards: Deacon
• Mrs. Shon Hubble: Music Minister
• Ms. Mary Roberson: Business
Manager (ext. 13)
• Mrs. Jean Brown: Receptionist (ext.
10)
• Ms. Stephanie Edwards: President,
Parish Council
• Mr. Robert Johnson: President,
SVDP
• Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary: (513) 331-0749
• SJCS Alumni Assn: Mrs. Joan Smith Beason (513) 659 1701 or Mrs. Mary Joyce Edwards (513) 281- 0727
School Staff
Please call the school office at (513) 381-2126. • Ms. Ashley Toney: Principal (ext. 18) • Sr. Miriam Kaeser, OSF:
Administrative Coach (ext. 20) • Ms. Mary Beth Knight: Testing
Coordinator/Grants (ext. 32) • Mr. Tom Haber: Business Manager
(ext. 20)
Website www.stjosephcincinnati.org
St. Vincent de Paul Weekly Reflection In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus says: “Come after me,
and I will make you fishers of men.” As disciples, we
are called to continue God’s work on earth. Taking
care of God’s poor is indeed living gospel values.
This month, through your gifts, the Society of St.
Vincent de Paul was able to assist families, provide
food and offer financial assistance for utility, rent and other bills. May God Bless
You! And as a volunteer with SVDP, you can help others in a way that will fit
into your busy life. Vincentians are volunteers who are people just like you from
all walks of life—those who want to help their community by giving their and
talent for the greater good. Please call Robert or Felicia Johnson (513) 254-0471)
or Linda Knight (513-344-3907) for more information.
SVDP Coat Distribution 2020 ends this week: Cincinnati winters can be
anywhere from fair to frigid, so each winter we give away free coat distributions
for our neighbors in need. Due to restrictions brought on by the COVID-19
pandemic, we are not holding our traditional coat distributions this year. Instead,
we are issuing vouchers for coats that can be redeemed at any of our seven
Cincinnati thrift stores. Neighbors in need of a coat should contact their
Conference or call our help line at 513-421-0602. Vouchers will be extended,
based on availability of coats, from November 15, 2020 through January 28,
2021. All vouchers must be redeemed within 30 days of being issued. A photo ID
for all family members receiving a coat is required.
Other Services: To safeguard public health during COVID-19, our facility
is currently closed to the public. We offer drive-through/walk-through service
for pharmacy and pantry needs. Please call ahead if you are utilizing the
pharmacy (513-345-4990) or food pantry (513-562-8850).
Remembering Our Parish in Your Will : As many of you know, every year St.
Joseph receives bequests from parishioners’ estates. We are most appreciative for
these generous gifts to our parish. Gifts such as these help us to continue to
share God’s word through our various worship programs and 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.”
Feb. 3, 1:30-3:00 PM & Feb. 4, 7:00-8:30 PM
Now And At The Hour Of Our Death Zoom Seminar
It’s never too soon to begin thinking about our own funeral, end-of-life care,
and who will be making those decisions. Join us to learn about how to get started
on planning a Catholic funeral and what the Church teaches on key end-of-life
issues. For more information, go to https://resources.catholicaoc.org/event/
now-and-at-the-hour-of-our-death/2021-02-03
Topics include: pre-planning the three stages of the Catholic funeral; what the
Church really teaches about cremation; and how to approach difficult end-of-life
decisions with your loved ones from a Catholic perspective (life support, medical
power of attorney, etc.). Presenters: Mr. Jeremy Helmes, Director, Office for Divine
Worship & Sacraments and Mr. Bob Wurzelbacher, Director, Office for Respect
Life Ministries.
Parish and Community News
myEoffering
Our electronic Giving program is
an easy way to send your offerings
online. We are offering this service as a
convenience, so you no longer have to
write checks or remember to bring cash
with you on Sunday. Simply log in to
the myEoffering through the SJCC
website (www.stjosephcincinnati.org)
and set up your offering.
Online giving is easy way to access
and has many benefits for our parish,
especially during these difficult times
when you may not be able to attend
Mass but want to continue your
contributions. It is secure, safe, and easy
to manage.
Live Stream Sunday Mass
from our Website:
www.stjosephcincinnati.org
Every Sunday at 11:00 AM or watch the video at a later date.
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Donate to SJCC through your
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0.5% of your eligible purchases—-go
to https://smile.amazon.com/ch/31
-0550833 for more information, or
call the parish office.
SJCC Events for the Week of January 24
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
returning to Mass for specific information about attending Mass and practicing
social distancing. Also, we will continue to offer live streaming of our Sunday
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.
All parish events at St. Joseph continue suspended until further notice, except
as otherwise noted below.
• Our next SJCC second Tuesday-of-the month Produce Pantry is Tuesday,
February 9, 2020, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Volunteers are always
needed. For more information please call the parish office—(513) 381-4526.
CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCEMENT - The Catholic Education Foundation for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is once again providing needs-based tui-tion assistance grants to elementary school students for the 2020-2021 school year. Applications will be accepted through February 8, 2021. For more information and to apply, please visit www.catholicbestchoice.org.
Meet & Greet Men & Women
in Consecrated Life In honor of the World Day of Prayer for
Consecrated Life, the Communities of
Consecrated Life in the Archdiocese of
Cincinnati are holding a virtual meet &
greet. Young adults are invited to pray
with and meet men and women living
the consecrated life in the Archdiocese
on Wednesday, February 3 at 7: 00 PM.
More info and registration is at
tinyURL.com/CincyVocations
Today is the Sunday of the Word of God
Pope Francis instituted The Sunday of the Word of God to be held every year on
the third Sunday of Ordinary Time, with the Apostolic Letter in the form of a
Motu proprio "Aperuit illis," issued on September 30, 2019. The Pope intended it
to be a day dedicated to the celebration, reflection, and dissemination of the
Word. According to Cardinal Robert Sarah it “is a means to help people
reawaken an awareness of the importance of Sacred Scripture for our lives as
believers, beginning with its resonance in the liturgy which places us in living and
permanent dialogue with God.”
To commemorate this Sunday, perhaps dedicate some family time this week
for a brief reading of a Scripture passage, perhaps the Sunday Gospel. Given the
hectic and stressed pace of life and our typically overworked schedules, making
family time for the Bible reminds us of the need to put God first. Also, gathering
around the table of God’s Word enriches and strengthens the experience of
family.
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.
Hear Our Prayer
Prayer for Vocations
Almighty Father: You have created
for us some definite purpose. Grant
us the grace to know the path You
have planned for us in this life and
to respond with a generous “Yes.”
Make our archdiocese, parishes,
homes and hearts fruitful ground for
Your gift of vocations. May our
young people respond to Your call
with courage and zeal. Stir among
our men a desire and the strength to
be good and holy priests. Bless us
with consecrated religious and those
called to a chaste single life,
permanent deacons, and faithful
husbands and wives, who are a sign
of Christ’s love for His Church. We
commend our prayer for vocations
to You, Father, through the
intercession of Mary our Mother, in
the Holy Spirit, through Christ our
Lord. Amen.
Hospital/Nursing Home Dixon, Elizabeth: Indian Springs
Dysart, Richard: Covenant Village
Hicks, Diana: Madeira Manor
Hogue, Bennie Judson Village
Hurst, Rev. Paul: Bayley Place
Meyers, Fr. Harry: Western Hill Ret.
Richards, Kathy: Judson Village
Royston, Patty: Clovernook
Smith, Essie: Pristine Senior
Prayer List Cheatham, Wanda
Hill, Hestella,
Irby, Frances
Knight, Linda
Lampkin, Christopher
Menefield Family
Metzler, Mary
Metzler, Ron
Payne, Yolanda
Peters, Shirley
Riesenberg, Jerome H., Jr.
Rohan, Ned
Valentine-Love, Allison
Homebound/ Sick-Shut-In Charlton, Joseph
Coombs, Ophelia
Daniels, Larry
Freihofer, Alex
Gibson, Mamie
Knight, Melda
Partee, Diane
Posey, Julie
Randolph, Mary Ann
Robinson, Carolyn
Stevenson, Tonya
Tubbs, Louise
2021 Catholic
Ministries Appeal (CMA)
This weekend we will
be listening to an audio
message from
Archbishop Schnurr
explaining how our
support of the Catholic
Ministries Appeal allows
us to stand with the
ministries that teach, feed,
and heal throughout the
archdiocese. Thanks to
the generosity of many
families here at St.
Joseph, a total of $1,940
was contributed to the
2020 CMA from our parish community.
Families will be receiving a CMA mailing from Archbishop Schnurr in the
coming week or so. Please prayerfully complete your pledge card and return it in
the envelope provided, or bring your completed pledge card and envelope to
Mass. For more information or to donate online, please visit
www.AOCstewardship.org. Thank you!
The Catholic Telegraph Online: For the latest in Catholic news and events on the
local, national, and global levels and updates on the coronavirus, be sure to visit
http:www.thecatholictelegraph.com.
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Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary—Officers for 2021
We congratulate our Council #363, Knights of Peter Claver and the Ladies Auxiliary (Northern
States) on the installation of their new group of officers for 2021. The installation ceremony was
held at St. Joseph Catholic Church two weeks ago following the 11:00 AM Sunday Mass.
The list of officers for both groups and photos of the day are provided below.
The Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. is the largest historically African-American Catholic lay
organization in the United States. The Order is named for St. Peter Claver, the Spanish priest who
ministered to African slaves. In 2006, a unit was established in San Andres, Colombia, South
America. The Order was founded in Mobile, Alabama in 1909 and is presently headquartered in
New Orleans.
The organization consists of six Divisions: Knights of Peter Claver, Knights of Peter Claver Ladies
Auxiliary, Junior Knights, Junior Daughters, 4th Degree Knights and Ladies of Grace. The Order is governed by a Board of Directors
and is under the leadership of the Supreme Knight and Supreme Lady, KPCLA. The Order is operated under the direction of the
Executive Director and his staff. They are divided into six Districts and States across the country. Each district or state is
represented by a Deputy and other conference officers. Districts, States, and other Divisions are represented on the Board of
Directors. Their Junior Division welcomes Catholic youth between the ages of 7-18. They are organized using the same structure of
the Senior Division. There is a Junior Supreme Knight, Junior Supreme Lady, along with Junior District or State Presidents and
Officers. Interested youth must have made their First Holy Communion.
The Knights and Ladies Auxiliary’s purpose is to render service to God and His Holy Church, render aid and assistance to the
sick and disabled, and promote social and intellectual association among our members.
List of Knights of Peter Claver Officers:
Grand Knight—Reginald E. Lee
Deputy Gr. Knight—Rob Harris
Financial Secretary—Ronald Garvin
Treasurer—Howard Tribble
Secretary—James Roper
Jr. Knight Commander—William Ware
Deputy Jr. Knight Commander—James Roper
Jr.
Lector—Jack McWilliams
Outer Guard—George Freeman
List of Ladies Auxiliary Officers:
Grand Lady—Vanessa Rozier
Vice Grand Lady—Mary Dixon-Richardson
Financial Secretary—Patricia Burley
Recording Secretary—Ena Fletcher
Treasurer—Regina Chenault
Jr. Daughter Counselor—Ronisha Hobbs
Jr. Daughter Counselor Assistant—Tya Dixon
Outer Guard —Patricia Henderson-Charlton
Inner Guard —Edna McCoy
Mistress at Arms—Denise Stockstill
Lecturer and Lady of Prayer—Gail Burton
Relief Director—Tommie Prichett
Finance Committee—Rita Martin-Berry
Reggie Lee, Grand Knight Ron Garvin, Financial Secretary
Howard Tribble, Treasurer
Jack McWilliams, Lector