St. Joseph Parish, March 15, 2020 Around our Parish 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. Throughout the New Year please pray for: Thomas A. Bell, James R. Lamping, Emily Patrick, Brian Reising, Heather Barlow, Noah Oser, Kyle W. Wolfe, Andrew Bredestege, David DiGiovonni, Christopher Richter & 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. CARE NOTES are located in the kiosk near the front door of the church. We now have a supply of Lenten booklets and prayer cards to assist you in your Lenten journey. Please feel free to take whatever you think would help you during this important season. INTEREST IN THE CATHOLIC FAITH? If you, or someone you know, has indicated they would like to be Catholic, please call our Pastoral Associate, Marti Barnes, at 513-941-3661 x 12 or email her at [email protected]. She will arrange a time to meet with you. FLU SEASON AND THE CHALICE Due to the large number of people suffering from the flu, colds, and other contagious ailments, we have temporarily discontinued offering the Precious Blood to the lay faithful for the time being. We do not yet have a date when we will resume offering it, but it will be when we are certain the flu season is over. We thank you for understanding. PRAY THE ROSARY FOR THE STRENGTHENING AND SUPPORT OF CATHOLIC MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE ON FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2020: If you are not aware, we pray the Rosary each Friday (except the First Friday when we have Adoration) after the 8:00 am Mass in church. On Friday, March 20 th , we will have a special prayer intention. This intention will be for the strengthening of traditional Catholic marriage. If you are unable to be with us, please pray a rosary at home for this intention. Welcome to St. Joseph! Lenten Regulations for 2020 Weekdays of Lent: There is no obligation to fast. However, voluntary acts of self-denial are recommended. Good Friday: This is a day of Abstinence from meat and Fasting. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal for those between the ages of 18 and 59 inclusive. Days of Abstinence: (All Fridays in Lent) All who have reached their 14th year are bound to abstain totally from meat. Easter Duty Obligation: After they have received their First Holy Communion, Catholics are bound by the obligation of receiving Holy Communion at least once a year. This precept should be fulfilled during the Easter Season. Catholics are also bound to confess serious (mortal) sins at least once a year, but this is not limited to the Lenten/Easter Season. Spiritual Adoption: Pray for all the Unborn! Next weekend, after the March 21 and 22 Masses, parishioners are encouraged to spiritually adopt an unborn baby in a mother’s womb somewhere in the world, who was conceived around March 25th (Feast of the Annunciation), and is in danger of miscarriage or especially abortion. We are called to pray each day for this baby until the expected birth date of December 25th when prayerfully, this baby will be born into life. Please name the baby, such as Theresa Marie or Aiden James, after a saint or a name of your choosing. Adoption cards with a prayer will be on a table in the Gathering Space after each Mass. Children and adults are encouraged to do this great spiritual work. SAVE THE DATE St. Joseph Church and the Knights of Columbus are hosting a golf outing fundraiser on Saturday, June 20th at Neumann Golf Course. 1:30pm tee time
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St. Joseph Parish, March 15, 2020
Around our Parish
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.
Throughout the New Year please pray for: Thomas A. Bell, James R. Lamping, Emily Patrick, Brian Reising, Heather Barlow, Noah Oser, Kyle W. Wolfe, Andrew Bredestege, David DiGiovonni, Christopher Richter & 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.
CARE NOTES are located in the kiosk near the front door of the church. We now have a supply of Lenten booklets and prayer cards to assist you in your Lenten journey. Please feel free to take whatever you think would help you during this important season.
INTEREST IN THE CATHOLIC FAITH? If you, or someone you know, has indicated they would like to be Catholic, please call our Pastoral Associate, Marti Barnes, at 513-941-3661 x 12 or email her at [email protected]. She will arrange a time to meet with you. FLU SEASON AND THE CHALICE Due to the large number of people suffering from the flu, colds, and other contagious ailments, we have temporarily discontinued offering the Precious Blood to the lay faithful for the time being. We do not yet have a date when we will resume offering it, but it will be when we are certain the flu season is over. We thank you for understanding.
PRAY THE ROSARY FOR THE STRENGTHENING AND SUPPORT OF CATHOLIC MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE ON FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2020: If you are not aware, we pray the Rosary each Friday (except the First Friday when we have Adoration) after the 8:00 am Mass in church. On Friday, March 20th, we will have a special prayer intention. This intention will be for the strengthening of traditional Catholic marriage. If you are unable to be with us, please pray a rosary at home for this intention.
Welcome to St. Joseph!
Lenten Regulations for 2020
Weekdays of Lent: There is no obligation to fast. However, voluntary acts of self-denial are recommended.
Good Friday: This is a day of Abstinence from meat and Fasting. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal for those between the ages of 18 and 59 inclusive.
Days of Abstinence: (All Fridays in Lent) All who have reached their 14th year are bound to abstain totally from meat.
Easter Duty Obligation: After they have received their First Holy Communion, Catholics are bound by the obligation of receiving Holy Communion at least once a year. This precept should be fulfilled during the Easter Season. Catholics are also bound to confess serious (mortal) sins at least once a year, but this is not limited to the Lenten/Easter Season.
Spiritual Adoption: Pray for all the Unborn! Next weekend, after the March 21 and 22 Masses, parishioners are encouraged to spiritually adopt an unborn baby in a mother’s womb somewhere in the world, who was conceived around March 25th (Feast of the Annunciation), and is in danger of miscarriage or especially abortion. We are called to pray each day for this baby until the expected birth date of December 25th when prayerfully, this baby will be born into life. Please name the baby, such as Theresa Marie or Aiden James, after a saint or a name of your choosing. Adoption cards with a prayer will be on a table in the Gathering Space after each Mass. Children and adults are encouraged to do this great spiritual work.
SAVE THE DATE St. Joseph Church and the Knights of Columbus are hosting a golf outing fundraiser on Saturday, June 20th at Neumann Golf Course. 1:30pm tee time
For links to commentaries on the Sunday Readings: www.catholiccincinnati.org/oec/adults.htm
Sunday Readings
Vocation Views “Jesus gives Living Water to those who come to Him in their need. Bring your weakness to Him, that His strength may help with your continued conversion of life. (John 4:14)
As you prepare for Mass please pray the Vocation Prayer found in the back of the Gather Book.
In the Neighborhood
Stewardship of Treasure
Weekly Collection Weekly Goal $12,000.00
Offertory, March 8, 2020 $6,781.00 On line Donations $5,932.50 Total Weekly Offertory $12,713.50
THANK YOU!
Split the Pot Winner Share for 1st Quarter 2020: $1,547.50 5200 Club $100 Winner for March 8, 2020: Jim Lamping
Stewardship & the Word Third Sunday Of Lent
“When Jesus asked the Samaritan woman for a drink of
water, He opened the door for a life changing relationship with Him. Scripture says her testimony drew many others to Him as well. We, too, must be ready to respond whenever and wherever the Lord speaks to us and be prepared for it to change our lives!
Cincinnati Catholic Alumni Club Invites single Catholic men and women to join us for dinner, Sunday, March 22, 5pm, Dingle House Irish Pub and Grub, 9102 West Chester Towne Centre Rd., West Chester. Call Andi 513-404-3641
The Three Rivers Women’s Club is offering a scholarship to a qualifying female who is a senior in high school and is pursuing a college education. This is a one time, one year $1,500.00 scholarship. Applicant must be a resident of Miami Township, Hamilton County. Ohio. Please contact Candi Fern at 513-922-1968 to receive an application form for this scholarship. The deadline for submission of a completed application and required information is Friday, March 20, 2020.
40 Days For Life A group of St Joseph North Bend parishioners have signed up to pray at the 40 Days For Life campaign on March 18 from 9 AM till noon or longer. If you have never prayed at a 40 Days for Life prayer vigil perhaps you would feel more comfortable attending with another person. We invite you to join us! If you need help to sign up call Beth Hegedus 513-598-5253 or go to www.40daysforlife.com.
Natural Family Planning "I was able to see the positive impact that NFP had on my parents' marriage, and I wanted that for my own marriage as well"....NFP user. For more information, or to register for a class, go to wwwccli.org or call 471-2000, or 800-745-8252.
Religious Education Summer Program
Registration now open “Bee” ready to learn about your catholic faith and
catch the buzz about the “Bee-atitudes.”
Students who will be entering Grades 1 through 8 for next school year (2020-2021) should attend. Please mark
the following dates on your calendar: JUNE 1st – June 12th
(Monday through Friday, 6/1-6/5 and 6/8-6/12)
Go to www.stjosephnorthbend.com. Click on Formation, then click on Pre K to Grade 8, and look on the right to click on Religious Education Registration. If you do not have online access, or if you have other questions, please contact Beth Scholl at: 513-941-3661, ext.15, or email bethschollstjosephnorthbend.com
Love to play bingo? If so, St. Clement Parish/School invites you to attend their next Super Bingo scheduled for Saturday, March 28th. There will be $6,000 in total bingo pay-out along with thousands more given away in in-stants, split-the-pot, raffles, and door prizes. Cafeteria doors open at 10:00 am and games begin at 1pm. Location: 4534 Vine Street, St. Bernard. All profits to benefit the students. Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please contact Amy Cribbs at 513.581.5730 or [email protected].
For the week of March 15, 2020 SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2020 8:30 a.m. Thomas Heidemann (Mary Pagano) 11:00 a.m. Parish MONDAY, MARCH 16 2020 8:00 a.m. Jared Smith (special intention, family friend) TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2020 8:00 a.m. Jean Yeager (Charles Wallbrown) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020 8:00 a.m. Theresa King (Ken and Janet Schneider) 5:30 p.m. Ruth Kern (special intention, St. Joe’s Ladies Society) THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2020 8:00 a.m. For the Unborn FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2020 8:00 a.m. Doug & Kaylin Bruce (Wedding Anniversary) SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2020 4:30 p.m. Thomas Duffy (Anniversary) SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2020 8:30 a.m. Mary Sullivan (Pam and Bill Burkhart) 11:00 a.m. Parish
Mass Intentions For March 21 and March 22
4:30 P.M. MASS Lectors: Tina Geers, Carolyn Meyers-Hughes Extra-Ordinary Ministers: Dana Bresser, Maryann Schmidt Co-Ord: Chris Neyer Ushers: Bill Masterson, Paul Wendel Servers: Nicholas and Olivia Bresser, need volunteer 8:30 A.M. MASS Lectors: Mary Russel, Bryan Simms Extra-Ordinary Ministers: Cynthia Lucas, Sally Olding Co-Ord: Tom Walter Ushers: Steve Kruse & Rose Smith Servers: Ethan and Ellie Simms, Marci Voss 11:00 A.M. MASS Lectors: Kathryn Raaker, Denis Zahner Extra-Ordinary Ministers: Pat Heidorn, Stephanie Tumlin Co-Ord: Ellen Maddin Ushers: Bob Sandhas, Ben Staubach Servers: (need volunteer), (need volunteer), (need volunteer)
Minister’s Schedule
Sun., Mar. 22: 8:30 am & 11:00 am Mass, 9:30 am 2nd Grade Sacramental Prep, 11 am PreK/K/Grade 1 CCD Mon., Mar. 23: 7 pm Catechism Study Tues., Mar. 24: 9:00 am Ladies Society Crafts, 7 pm –9 pm Light is on for You , 7:30 pm K of C Wed., Mar. 25: 1 pm Knitting Ministry, 5:30 pm Souper Wednesday, 7 pm Taize Prayer w/Choir Thurs., Mar. 26: 8:45 am Lenten Prayer Group , 7 pm Parish council Fri., Mar. 27: 8 am Mass 8:30 am Rosary, 12 Noon Stations of the Cross Sat., Mar. 28: 9:00 am St. Vincent de Paul Meeting, 4:30 pm Mass Sun., Mar. 29: 8:30 am & 11:00 am Mass
Parish Calendar Sun., Mar 15: 8:30 am & 11:00 am Mass, St. Joseph Table/Donut Sunday, St. Vincent de Paul Collection & Bundle Sunday, 9:30 am 2nd Grade Sacramental Prep, 11 am PreK/K/Grade 1 CCD Mon., Mar. 16: 7 pm Catechism Study Tues., Mar. 17: 9:00 am Ladies Crafts, Wed., Mar. 18: 1 pm Knitting Ministry, 5:30 pm Souper Wednesday, 7 pm Adult Choir Thurs., Mar. 19: 8:45 am Lenten Study Group Fri., Mar. 20: 8 am Mass 8:30 am Rosary, 12 Noon Stations of the Cross Sat., Mar. 21: 9:00 am St. Vincent de Paul Meeting, 4:30 pm Mass
Looking Ahead
40 days for Life is an internationally coordinated 40-day campaign that aims to end abortion locally
through community outreach, peaceful vigils in front of abortion businesses, and prayer and fasting.
Prayer keeps us rooted in the fact that it is our desire to carry out God's will.
Fasting is a sacrifice that helps us reach beyond our own limitations with God's help.
Since we are focusing on these last two during Lent, your prayer through these two offerings could be
for the unborn, those aborted, and the mothers and fathers who feel they have to choose this outcome.
Devotional for Day 19, Sunday, March 15
Rev. Rob Schenck, President, Faith and Action
Intention: We pray for a renewal of our zeal
to offer generous help to the unborn and their families.
40daysforlife.org Prayer: God, forgive us when we try to explain away the obligation we have to help others who need
help. Enable us to not devalue them because they are in the circumstance that they are in, but to see
them for what they are, those, who like us, were formed by your hand in their mother’s womb. Amen.
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Reflecting on the Readings
FIRST READING: Exodus 17:3-7
In the first reading, the Israelites ask: “Is the Lord with us or not?” Have you ever had
that feeling? If so, what helped you deal with it? If not, what enables you to always feel that God is with
you?
SECOND READING: Romans 5:1-2, 5-8
In the second reading, Paul reminds us that Jesus died for us while we were still sinners. Yet sometimes
we may wonder if God loves us. Why is this? What can help us to always be aware of God’s uncondi-
tional love for us?
GOSPEL: John 4:4-42
The Gospel tells us that many people come to believe in Jesus because of the witness of the Samaritan
woman. This is a story of a woman coming to faith in Jesus, the Living Water, and leading others to
place their trust in him. What made her witness so powerful? How easy or how hard is it for you to
share your faith with others? Name one thing today’s Gospel says to us that we disciples of Jesus need
7:00 p.m. Lenten Bible Talk with Fr. Umberg March 18th
“Whirlwind Tour of the Bible”
(Talk ends by 8:15 p.m. including Q&A)
OTHER LENTEN EVENTS!
Every Friday of Lent - Stations of The Cross 12 Noon
March 24 - The Light Is On For You! 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
March 25 - Taize Prayer w/choir 7 p.m.
April 1 - Outdoor Stations of the Cross 7 p.m.
(Weather Permitting)
April 2 - Confession-A-Thon 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
*Free admission to supper & talk. Non-perishable items for TRAM are appreciated.
St. Joseph Church
Souper Wednesdays & Lenten Events
Soup Supper Volunteers! PLEASE RETURN TO BETH SCHOLL. You may put this in an envelope with Beth
Scholl written on it, and place it in the collection basket or drop it by the office.
Each Wednesday (see below), we will have Mass at 5:30 p.m., followed by a community soup supper, to
end at 6:45p.m. At 7:00p.m., we will gather for either a talk, Taize Prayer or Stations of the Cross, as
indicated.
*It is best to bring soup warm and in a crock pot. We will need 5 types for each
date. Please indicate below how and when you will help.
NAME: PHONE/EMAIL:
MARCH 4: Father Umberg Lenten Talk: A Whirlwind Tour of the Bible
Soup* (indicate type):
Bread/butter (indicate how many loaves):
I can help with set up before and after Mass: this involves letting people in with their soup and
putting out the drinks etc. before people come down from Mass.
I can help with clean up, (you will be able to go upstairs at 7 p.m. for the talk.)
March 11: Father Umberg Lenten Talk: A Whirlwind Tour of the Bible
Soup* (indicate type):
Bread/butter (indicate how many loaves):
I can help with set up before and after Mass: this involves letting people in with their soup and
putting out the drinks etc. before people come down from Mass.
I can help with clean up, (you will be able to go upstairs at 7 p.m. for the talk.)
MARCH 18: Father Umberg Lenten Talk: A Whirlwind Tour of the Bible Soup* (indicate type):
Bread/butter (indicate how many loaves):
I can help with set up before and after Mass: this involves letting people in with their soup and putting out the drinks etc.
before people come down from Mass.
I can help with clean up, (you will be able to go upstairs at 7 p.m. for the talk.)
MARCH 25: Taize Prayer Soup* (indicate type):
Bread/butter (indicate how many loaves):
I can help with set up before and after Mass: this involves letting people in with their soup and putting out the drinks etc.
before people come down from Mass.
I can help with clean up, (you will be able to go upstairs at 7 p.m. )
April 1: Outdoor Stations of the Cross (weather permitting) Soup* (indicate type):
Bread/butter (indicate how many loaves):
I can help with set up before and after Mass: this involves letting people in with their soup and putting out the drinks etc.
before people come down from Mass.
I can help with clean up, (you will be able to go upstairs at 7 p.m. )
St. Joseph Parish, March 15, 2020
St. Joseph Parish, March 15, 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,
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.
