Liturgical Calendar, Mass Intentions, and Readings From the Pastor’s Desk The Twenty-seventh Sunday

in Ordinary Time

October 4, 2020

Rembrandt

Dear Brothers and Sisters in the

Lord,

Today our Church celebrates the

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary

Time. Today is also the feast day of

St. Francis of Assisi, who founded

what has become known as the

Franciscan Orders. All of this took

place over 800 years ago. Happy Feast

Day to all of our Franciscan

parishioners!

You may have noticed we have

signs on the parish grounds that

proclaim Choose Life! For us Catholics,

this mean that all lives are holy, and

therefore, sacred. The question of

Why are all lives holy and sacred? can be

answered: because we are all made in

the “Imago Dei,” the image of God.

Both the 2020 census and the

2020 election are now upon us. I am

amazed how some people believe

that if they don’t think about these

issues, they just don’t exist.

WRONG!!! These issues are real!

They are happening now, with or

without you! As citizens of the

United States of America, as active,

fully functioning Catholics, you have

a civil and moral duty and an

obligation to participate in these

processes. Please stand up, be

counted, and do your civic duty.

The focus of the readings today

tells us that God calls us to bear good

fruit and be good stewards of his

vineyard.

Let us keep each other in our

prayers.

Yours in Christ,

Father Rey

Pastor

Sunday, October 11: The Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Isaiah 25: 6-10a; Psalms 23: 1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 (6cd); Philippians 4: 12-14, 19-20; Matthew 22: 1-14

Tuesday, October 6: Saints Bruno, Priest, Hermit, Religious Founder / Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher, Virgin, Religious Founder: Galatians 1: 13-24; Psalms 139: 1b-3, 13-14ab, 14c-15; Luke 10: 38-42

Sunday, October 4: The Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time/ Respect Lfe Sunday: Isaiah 5: 1-7; Psalms 80: 9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20; Philippians 4: 6-9; Matthew 21: 33-43

Thursday, October 8: Galatians 3: 1-5; Luke 1: 69-70, 71-72, 73-75; Luke 11: 5-13

12:30 PM Mass St. Joseph for: Joan Reutter (D) by: Father Rey

Friday, October 9: Saints Denis, Bishop, Martyr, & Companions, Martyrs / John Leonardi, Priest: Galatians 3: 7-14; Psalms 111: 1b-2, 3-4, 5-6; Luke 11: 15-26

9:00 AM Mass St. Joseph Church for: Tom Binzer (D) by: St. Joseph Church 11:00 AM Mass St. Joseph Church for: Evert Bayliss (D) by: Linda Knight for: Odell Benford Taylor (AB) by: Father Rey

Monday, October 5: Galatians 1: 6-12; Psalms 111: 1b-2, 7-8, 9 and 10c; Luke 10: 25-37

12:30 PM Mass St. Joseph for: Supporters, Benefactors, and Friends of St. Joseph Catholic Church by: St. Joseph Church

Saturday, October 10: Galatians 3: 22-29; Psalms 105: 2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Luke 11: 27-28

9:00 AM Mass St. Joseph Church for: Prisilla Maxey-Fletcher (D) by: Anthony Fletcher 11:00 AM Mass St. Joseph Church for: Theresa Zins (D) by: St. Joseph Church for: Roger Grein (SI) by Father Rey

Therefore I say to you, that the kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and shall be given to a nation yielding the fruits thereof. MT: 21:43

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

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, October 7: Our Lady of the Rosary (Memorial): Galatians 2: 1-2, 7-14; Psalms 117: 1bc, 2; Luke 11: 1-4

ALL Ministers—Please arrive 10 minutes before Mass, check at the Sacristy for attendance and any further instruction from the Pastor. Thank you.

Acolytes

October 4: 9:00 AM Ron Hitzler, Liz Berry 11:00 AM Nate Powers, Doris Rockingham, James Roper, Sr. October 5: 9:00 AM Ron Hitzler, Ray Ravenna 11:00 AM Howard Tribble, Robert Johnson

Announcers October 4: 9:00 AM Susie Hogue/Sandy Hitzler 11:00 AM Bill Ware October 11: 9:00 AM Susie Hogue/Sandy Hitzler 11:00 AM Ernest Hill

Catechists

October 4: 11:00 AM Lead Catechist: Joyce Edwards October 11: 11:00 AM Lead Catechist: Joyce Edwards

Eucharistic Ministers

October 4: 9:00 AM Willa Green, Anne Shaffer 11:00 AM Pam Bias Daniels, Reggie Lee, Shirley Robinson, Theresa Thien, Stephanie Edwards, Gail Smith, Bill Jefferson, Margo Aug October 11: 9:00 AM Willa Green, Anne Shaffer 11:00 AM Lester Freeman, Edna McCoy, Jack McWilliams, Mary Richardson, Reggie Lee, Shirley Robinson, Stephanie Edwards, Margo Aug

Lectors October 4: 9:00 AM George Kinley, Anne Shaffer 11:00 AM Margo Aug, Stephanie Edwards October 11: 9:00 AM Walt Connolly, Dee Dee Connolly 11:00 AM Edna McCoy, Bill Jefferson

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 October 4 through October 11

If you have a special announcement to share, please call the Parish Office or

send your news to: church@stjosephcincinnati.org

Reflection: October 4, 2020

Belonging to the Kingdom of God!

Although the parable today is

about who properly oversees the work

of the Kingdom of God, we can easily

shift the focus to who belongs within it

and how must those who belong

behave. This includes every one of

us. Saint Paul provides this helpful list

of suitable actions. Do what is

truthful, honorable, just, pure, lovely,

and gracious. He ends with, “Keep on

doing what you have learned and

received and heard.”

• What truth that needs telling will I

speak this week?

• What just thing will I think and

then do?

Collections

September 27, 2020

Sunday Collection: $ 1,900.00

Book Sale : $ 80.00

SVDP: $ 10.00

E-offerings: $ 519.42

Total: $ 2,509.42

Respect Life Fund

Collection is Today!

We will be collecting at both

Masses this Sunday, October 4, for the

Archdiocesan Respect Life Fund. This

fund helps support local crisis

pregnancy centers, educational

resources, advocacy groups and other

local organizations whose work

supports a culture of life right here in

the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. In

short, the Respect Life Fund helps save

lives. For more information, check out

the website at

www.catholiccinnati.org/ministries-

offices/respect-life-2/respect-life-fund.

Please help us save live by supporting

the Respect Life Fund through your

generous donations.

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: church@stjosephcincinnati.org • Reverend Reynaldo Taylor: Pastor

(aka Father Rey)

rtaylorxcfp@yahoo.com

(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 The good news of this Gospel is that all we need to

do is let God tend us and bring us to produce good

fruit. All we need do is be faithful; God will take care

of the rest. Please help the Society of St. Vincent de

Paul to bring the love and mercy of Jesus to those

who feel left out and abandoned. 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.

Donate with myEoffering

myEoffering 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. You can set up donations to match your pay periods, and

even send a one-time donation to special offerings we may have from time to

time. This service allows you to give any amount, at any time, from home or on

the road with your computer, tablet, or mobile device.

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.

Again, signing up is as simple as going to our website and clicking on “Donate

Now” on the menu bar. If you have any questions about enrolling, please call the

parish office. As always, we thank you for your generous sharing of treasure in

the spirit and practice of stewardship.

The Catholic Way to Vote We are called to live our

faith in all aspects of our

lives, but – when it comes to

voting – this can be difficult. Over the next several weeks, immerse yourself in

the Church’s teaching and gain a fuller understanding of the Church’s

commitment to a consistent ethic of life which guides us to be advocates for a

variety of issues related to life and human dignity. Go to https://

ivotecatholic.org/ to learn more. This week’s focus is on the Life and Dignity of

the Human Person—The Church teaches that we are all created in the image and

likeness of God. Because of this fact, every human life is sacred. Every life is

worth living. There is nothing anyone can do to take this dignity away. All of our

Catholic social teaching flows from this principle. People are more important

than things.

Parish and Community News

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.

SJCC Events for the Week of October 4 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. Upcoming Events

• SJCC Parish Council Meeting:: Sunday, October 11, 2020, following the 11:00

AM Mass. This meeting will be held in the Church. All are invited.

• Mark your calendar for our next SJCC second Tuesday-of-the month

Produce Pantry on Tuesday October 13, 2020, 11:00AM until 1:00PM.

Volunteers are always needed. For more information please call the parish

office—(513) 381-4526.

Live Stream

Sunday Mass

from our Website:

www.stjosephcincinnati.org

Every Sunday at 11:00 AM

or watch the video at a later date.

Donate to SJCC through your Amazon

purchases. SJCC will receive 0.5% of your

eligible purchases—-go to https://

smile.amazon.com/ch/31-0550833 for

more information, or call the parish

office. (513) 381-4526.

Zoom Bible Study Each Monday

at 6:15 PM

Our current bible study is called A

Biblical Walk Through the Mass. This five-

part program takes participants on an

exciting tour of the liturgy as it

explores the biblical roots of the words

and gestures we experience at Mass and

explains their profound significance.

All are welcome to join us. Please call

the parish office with any questions.

Zoom can be used on your computer,

your tablet, or even your smartphone.

To get logged in: https://

us04web.zoom.us/j/338681613.

Meeting ID: 338 681 613. If you are

only able to join by phone, call: 312-

626-6799. Meeting ID: 338 681 613.

(Please log in about 5-10 minutes ahead

of time.)

Important Dates to Know When Voting

in the November 3 Election

(Hamilton County)

October 5 is the last day to Register or Update your Name/Address at the following Locations: Board of Elections: (8 AM to 9 PM); BMV:

(normal hours); Public Library: (normal hours) or online registration deadline: until 11:59 PM.

Vote Early in Person at the Board of Elections—4700 Smith Road 45212 Month Day Times October 6-9 T-F 8 AM to 5PM October 12-16 M-F 8 AM to 5PM October 19-23 M-F 8 AM to 6 PM October 24 Sat 8 AM to 4 PM October 25 Sun 1 PM to 5 PM October 26-30 M-F 8 AM to 7 PM October 31 Sat 8 AM to 4 PM November 1 Sun 1 PM to 5 PM November 2 M 8 AM to 2 PM

Fill out and submit an Absentee Application to get your ballot in the mail—Applications accepted NOW until 12 PM on October 31. Mailing of Absentee Ballots will begin on October 6

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

Bodley, Harry: Oak Pavilion

Dixon, Elizabeth: Indian Springs

Dysart, Richard: Covenant Village

Hicks, Diana: Madeira Manor

Hogue, Bennie Judson Village

Hurst, Rev. Paul: Bayley Place

Menefield, Neila: Children’s

Meyers, Fr. Harry: Western Hill Ret.

Richards, Kathy: Judson Village

Royston, Patty: Clovernook

Smith, Essie: Pristine Senior

Prayer List Brickweg, Mark

Gault, Venus

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

Jaeger, Pat

Knight, Melda

Posey, Julie

Randolph, Mary Ann

Tubbs, Louise

Walton, Mary

Wish List for the West End Emergency Pantry

• All types of meat and poultry —one lb. ground beef rolls,

hot bacon, sausage, chicken breasts

• 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

• Personal hygiene items—shower gel, deodorant, lotion, feminine hygiene

items, soap

• Special Needs: Hand sanitizers —Toilet paper —Cleaning supplies —Paper

Towels Also: dish detergent, shaving cream and disposable razors, canned

meats, baby food.

Wish List for St. Joseph Church and School

CHURCH: (New Items) gift cards($10.00 to $15.00)—White Castle

Restaurant, Subway, Skyline, Frisch’s etc.; Kroger gift cards

($25.00-$50.00); copy paper and card stock (white); disposable coffee cups;

disposable napkins; creamers; plastic: forks and spoons; AA batteries.

SCHOOL: white copy paper, color copy paper, white card stock paper; batteries

AA, AAA and 9 volt, 50+ gallon clear plastic containers with lids (2 dozen).

All items can be delivered to the church, school or parish office. Just mark SJCS

on your items. Please also leave your name and address. Please call the parish

office for more information—(513) 381-4526

Respect Life Sunday: October 4, 2020