FOURTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME - FEBRUARY 1, 2015 We are glad you joined us! We are a Eucharistic Community whose mission is to be “Saints Alive” by knowing, loving, and serving God. Through study, piety, and action, in imitation of the Saints, we answer God’s call to stewardship. Our weekly bulletin is one of the ways we share what’s going on in our parish and in the Catholic world. Be sure to also visit us online at SaintJosephPlainCity.com, where you’ll find much more information. Saint Joseph Catholic Church Plain City, Ohio Masses Weekday Masses are the the church. Monday, 8 a.m. Tuesday & Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Weekend: Saturday, 4:30 p.m. at church Sunday, 8:30 a.m. at church Sunday, 10:30 a.m. at PAC Saint of the week: St. Paul Miki Memorial: February 6 Adoration Confession Monday through Thursday: 6 - 11 a.m. & 6 - 11 p.m. Saturday, after 9 a.m. Mass at church Friday: 6 - 8 a.m. & 6 - 11 p.m. Saturday, 3:30 p.m. at church By appointment Plain City Catholic Church Saint Joseph Catholic Church FOURTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME - FEBRUARY 1, 2015 Dt 18:15-20; Ps 95; 1 Cor 7:32-35 Gospel: Mk 1:21-28 With the baptism of Jesus the prophecy from our first reading in Deuteronomy is fulfilled. We are told “to him you shall listen.” This is our message today. Jesus is beginning his ministry. He comes first to the Israelites in their synagogue where “he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes.” We see even the unclean spirits obey him. As we break open the Gospel of Mark we will hear Jesus’ words as he teaches his disciples and attempts to make the Jewish leaders understand who he is. We too must listen to him. “Anyone who has ears to hear ought to hear.” He also told them “Take care what you hear.” (Mk 4:23-24) Painting above: “Christ’s Sermon in the Temple” (1840-1858) by Alexander Ivanov Masses Monday, February 2 NO MASS Tuesday, February 3 NO MASS Wednesday, February 4 NO MASS Thursday, February 5 NO MASS Friday, February 6 NO MASS Saturday, February 7 NO Life and Mercy Mass 4:30 p.m. Sunday, February 8 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (PAC) Readings Intentions Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Mal 3:1–4; Ps 24; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 Heb 12:1-4; Ps 22; Mk 5:21-43 Heb 12:4-7,11-15; Ps 103; Mk 6:1-6 Heb 12:18–19,21-24; Ps 48; Mk 6:7-13 Memorial of Saint Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs Heb 13:1-8; Ps 27; Mk 6:14-29 Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Ps 23; Mk 6:30-34 (4:30 Mass see below) Job 7:1-4, 6-7; Ps 147; 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23; Mk 1:29-39 All Masses are at the church unless otherwise indicated. + Monnin Family + Mary Mapes +People of the Parish Saints Alive! Saint of the Week: Announcements St. Paul Miki • Father Pat will be traveling for the next couple of weeks. See page 3. Born: 1562 Died: February 5, 1597 Memorial: February 6 Canonized: June 8, 1862 The only reason for my being killed is that I have taught the doctrine of Christ. I thank God it is for this reason that I die. I believe that I am telling the truth before I die. I know you believe me and I want to say to you all once again: Ask Christ to help you become happy. I obey Christ. After Christ’s example, I forgive my persecutors. I do not hate them. I ask God to have pity on all, and I hope my blood will fall on my fellow men as a fruitful rain. ~ Saint Paul Miki Learn more: http://saints.sqpn.com/saint-paul-miki/ Pray • Next weekend we celebrate World Marriage Day and honor a special couple from St. Joseph Church. See page 4. • Next weekend we will celebrate Masses with Fr. John Quinn of Cross Catholic Outreach. See page 3. For our sick & healing Patricia Ann Allen Linda Bockey Rhonda Campbell Jim Colopy Gabriel Kaiser Zachary Kaiser Dale Kinsley Donna Ryder Mary Jane Ward For our military S.Sgt. Michael S. Bertorello, USA 1st Sgt. Kevin R. Gleich, USA Maj. Christopher R. High, R.I. ARNG Lt. Col. Patrick Parsons, USAF Sgt. Jeffrey Sands, USA Lt. Matt Wood, USN If you would like to submit a name to be added to our prayer list, please send your request to: [email protected] February 1, 2015 www.saintjosephplaincity.com Adoration Monday morning Adorer needed for one of these time periods... 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. or 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. or 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. (this time slot includes a half hour at Mass from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and Adoration 8:30 to 9 a.m.) Please contact Elaine Bonacci (page 6). Page 2 Parish Life Calendar Adults Seeking Knowledge Monday, February 2 Why should I go to confession? Doesn’t God already know that I’m sorry for my sins? What should I confess? What is the priest’s role in the Sacrament? What if I’m nervous about going? Zumba 9 a.m. PSR 4:30 p.m. Youth Choir 5:30 p.m. PSR 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 4 Zumba 9 a.m. ASK 6:30 p.m. Folk Choir 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 5 Choir Practice 7 p.m. Friday, February 6 Zumba 9 a.m. Saturday, February 7 SCRIP Sales after Mass 5:30 p.m. * Sunday, February 8 Come and ASK these FAQ about Reconciliation this Wednesday, February 4, 6:30 p.m. at the PAC. Childcare available, please contact the office by Monday, February 2 to set up childcare. Cross Catholic Outreach We welcome Father John Quinn to our weekend Masses, February 7 & 8. Since 1997, Fr. Quinn has actively represented the world’s poor in over 500 Catholic parishes. Fr. Quinn will be speaking to us on behalf of Cross Catholic Outreach. Cross Catholic Outreach was founded to create a meaningful link between parishes in the US and priests and nuns working in the Church overseas in the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Central and South America. SCRIP Sales after Masses Children’s Liturgy 10:30 a.m. 7th Grade PSR 6:30 p.m. Parent Conf. Mtg. 6:30 p.m. Youth Group 6:30 p.m. *indicates event at church Father Pat in Africa Father Pat will be traveling in Africa through February 12. Please contact Deacon Tony with any emergencies or urgent needs. His information can be found on page 6. Thank you Fr. Harry for celebrating Masses with us. Our “adopted” seminarian, Timothy Lynch recently met Pope Francis! February 1, 2015 There are no weekday Masses, including the Saturday morning Life and Mercy Mass. Fr. Pat’s Friday morning Bible study is also canceled. www.saintjosephplaincity.com Page 3 In Honor of Marriage ~ February 7 & 8 World Marriage Weekend is coming. Celebrate the Sacrament and let’s honor a special couple! The parish office is still accepting nominations for Couple of the Year. Do you know of a faithful couple that is deserving of this honor? Spiritual Date (free) Let Us Pray: The Gift of Couple Spirituality within Marriage Several marriage ministries in the Diocese of Columbus are co-sponsoring a World Marriage Day Celebration, Sunday, February 8, 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Ohio Dominican University Colonial Room. Mark and Elizabeth Ficocelli will discuss one of the most intimate aspects of matrimony: couple spirituality. This will be followed by a Holy Hour for Marriages and light refreshments. There is no charge for the event but space is limited. Kindly RSVP by February 2 at familylife.colsdioc.org or 614-241-2560. Works of Mercy Project Update The PSR children and parents have been so generous in their lunch packing gifts we have been able to help out more Neighbors in Need. Fairbanks School’s program that provides weekend lunch foods to children in need within that district benefited from some of the collected foods. And we still have plenty of non-perishable lunch box food to complete another 50 lunches on March 9. Next UP: St. Valentine Concession Stand and making Valentine’s for the elderly. February 9. From Homeless to Home In a letter to our parishes, Bishop Campbell has requested our attention to this important matter: This February, our Diocese is rallying support for the homeless. There has been a significant increase in homelessness among Central Ohio citizens. More than 3,000 children were uprooted from their homes and had to live in a homeless shelter in 2014. On too many nights, adults are turned away from shelters that are filled to capacity. Please visit: fromhomelesstohome.org for ideas and ways to help. February 1, 2015 Unique for a Reason USCCB Chairman Responds To Supreme Court Decision To Take Marriage Cases (Jan 16). This decision includes Ohio. Read more at USCCB.org/news www.saintjosephplaincity.com Page 4 Weekly Scripture Challenge~ by Tim Rimmer As we read the Gospel of Mark this liturgical year, pay attention to how often Jesus encounters Satan and his soldiers. What is the first action Jesus takes after being baptized? He confronts Satan in the desert. Why? Because Satan is sin and death and the force that veils mankind from the Father. Jesus has come to reconcile us to the Father and to destroy the dominion of Satan. This theme is echoed in today’s reading when an unclean spirit asks Jesus “Have you come to destroy us?” High School Kids and Parents! The Columbus Diocese Youth Rally is coming in March. who: you (high school students and those recently confirmed) friends, faith, fun, unicorns (?) when: march 14 & 15 where: st. paul in westerville why: chris padgett says so (he’s the how: talk to your youth minister (kelly jacobs) warning: once you go, you’ll wanna go back every year Find them on Facebook: @CbusYouthRally & www.colsdioc.org/YouthRally Youth Group Dates: Feb 8: Beatitudes Feb 22: Dead Theologians Society Sunday, 6:30 p.m. at the PAC February 1, 2015 “A journal of Catholic life in Ohio” is also known as The Catholic Times. Now is the time to let us know you want to renew your subscription or that you want to start getting The Catholic Times. Our parish rate is $17. You may donate more if you like. what: speaker) Do You Get It? We’d like to hear from you in the next couple of weeks, by the end of February, please. If you receive envelopes, you may use the envelope provided. You can also drop a check in the offertory and mark “Catholic Times” in the memo field. Another option is online giving, through your established account or through “Quick Give” just choose Catholic Times Subscription in the Gift Information “Fund“ drop down menu. Moving to the land of sunshine. Long time parishioner, Grace Babbert, is moving! She has been a faithful and devout presence, especially at 4:30 Mass. Grace is moving to be with her daughter in Florida. If you would like to send her a card or note, please contact the parish office for her new address. Enjoy your new home and the sunshine, Grace! www.saintjosephplaincity.com Page 5 MINISTRY SCHEDULE 4:30 P.M. AT THE CHURCH Usher Lector EM Serve Sacristan Bradley B. Hess R. Rabold, K. Walden, M. Bradley B. & B. Bradley J. York 8:30 A.M. AT THE CHURCH Usher Lector EM Serve Sacristan FEBRUARY 7 10:30 A.M. AT THE PAC FEBRUARY 8 Elias S. Gill Deacon Tony Bonacci, G, & F. Hamlin G. & M. Garnett Deacon Tony Bonacci Usher Lector EM Serve Sacristan FEBRUARY 8 Wright C. High M. Thiergartner, L. Ward, P. Thomas M. Peck, R. Rice R. Lange HOMEBOUND D. & M. Brickner COLLECTION COUNTING Monday, February 2 Monday, February 9 L. Grywalski, C. & J. O’Connell R. Dvorsky, M.E. Rich, J. Sally The schedule listed above may not be the most current ministry schedule. Please log on to the Ministry Scheduler Pro through the parish website or contact the parish office if you have questions. Always verify through the website and the sign-in sheets for the most accurate listing! PARISH CONTACT INFORMATION Church Location 140 West Ave., Plain City Parish Office/PAC 670 W. Main St., Plain City, OH 43064 (Mailing Address) Office Hours Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3p.m. (see schedule below) Office Contact614-873-8850 [email protected] Websitewww.saintjosephplaincity.com Bulletin Submissions [email protected] Find us on: Plain City Catholic Church SJCCplaincity Scan here to go to our website. PARISH OFFICE STAFF CONTACTSOFFICE HOURS Father Pat Toner, Pastor Ann Walter, Secretary Melissa Bradley, Event and Office Coord. Kelly Jacobs, Youth Ministry & PSR Sue York, Finance Coordinator Ali Arend, Bulletin & Web Editor [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Day off is Friday, cell is 614-296-7404 M, W, Th, F 9-3 M 10-3, T 10-2, Th 10-2, F 10-1 M , W & Th 8-3 M, T & Th 7-2:30 T & Th 9-12 OTHER MINISTRY / STAFF CONTACTS Deacon Tony Bonacci614-578-3957 [email protected] Elaine Bonacci, Adoration Coordinator 614-557-3409 [email protected] Gloria Butler, St. Martin de Porres 614-873-4103 [email protected] Allen Crock, Finance Committee Chair 614-832-3226 [email protected] Bob Hess, Knights of Columbus 614-876-6995 [email protected] Maryann Lange, Music Minister 937-642-4944 [email protected] Deacon Pat Wiggins, RCIA 614-563-9466 [email protected] Sarah Reinhard, Webmaster & Social Media [email protected] If you are new to St. Joseph, WELCOME! You can learn more about us at our website and we invite you to introduce yourself to us. Please contact the office to learn about scheduling weddings, baptisms, and preparing for First Communion and Confirmation. February 1, 2015 www.saintjosephplaincity.com Page 6