The Sacrament of Baptism Baptismal Preparation sessions is held on the second Wednesday of the month for first-time parents. Call the Parish Office to register. Baptisms are held the second and fourth Sunday of each month at 12:45. Baptisms are not held during the Lenten season. Reservations for both must be made at the Parish Office. 419-885-5791.
The Sacrament of Marriage All arrangements are to be made with the Parish Center Office at least six months in advance. All must attend a Marriage Preparation Course. 419-885-5791.
The Sacrament of the Sick Please contact the Parish Office regarding visitation by a parish minister for Communion calls to the homebound, hospital visitation or the Sacrament of the Sick. 419-885-5791.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) began on September 30, 2018, during the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) is for children ages 5-7. Just before the Liturgy of the Word, children will be invited to come forward and go with the adult facilitators into the Daily Mass Chapel to hear and process the readings at their level. Children will return to their parents after the homily. All children ages 5-7 are welcome to attend CLOW! Call the Office of Youth Catechesis and Formation (OYCF) with questions, at 419- 885-2181.
Annual Harvest Dinner Bountiful Grace Please join us at the 8th annual Great Harvest Dinner. Thursday evening, November 8, 2018, It is a wonderful evening of food, fellowship, and entertainment featuring speaker Dianne M. NyitrayKaericher, MSW, LISW, of Sophia Center. To reserve your table, please contact Dawn at Dawn.stebelton@ms.com/419-343-8570 or Christie at Cah846@bex.net/419-304-7905. The date for our Hostess Meeting is Wednesday, October 10th at 7:15 p.m., East Campus Meeting Rooms.
Faith, Hope, and Love… Are these present in your marriage? Have you given up hope that they can be? In 1 Corinthians 13:13 Jesus tells us the greatest of these is Love. Living in a marriage that is missing love can be difficult. If you have given up hope that your marriage can and will get better, ask your spouse to consider attending a Retrouvaille program. Retrouvaille is an international Christian-based ministry that offers a three-stage program to help couples improve their marriages. First, a weekend program is attended, followed by post-weekend meetings. Finally, an ongoing monthly small group of couples gathers for support and growth. If improving your marriage is important to you, reach out today. For more information about our October 12-14 Retrouvaille Weekend program for couples, contact registration team: Joe & Arlene at 419-481-1116 or visit our website: HelpOurMarriage.com.
2018 Diocesan Celebration of Milestone Wedding Anniversaries Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral October 28, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. If you are celebrating a milestone wedding anniversary in 2018 – 25, 40, 50, 60, or 60+ years – plan to join Bishop Daniel Thomas for the Order of Blessing Married Couples within Holy Mass. Registration will continue until October 8. Couples may register for the Anniversary celebration at www.toledoanniversarymass.org or contact our parish offi ce at 419-885-5791.
Today and Beyond An Ecumenical Bereavement Support Group When we lose a loved one by death, we are wounded. Just as a wound does, we need to heal from within, to express our thoughts and feelings, even when they seem crazy. We need to recognize that “crazy is normal.” The group meets the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Christ the King Church, the Parish Center Meeting Room. We welcome people from all walks of life. Contact Saint Joseph Representative, Ed Ruszkiewicz, with any questions at 419-345-1903.
What is The Marriage Course? The Marriage Course was developed in 1996 by Nicky and Sila Lee for couples looking for practical support to strengthen their relationship. Over seven sessions, the course will help you to: ♥ Understand each other’s needs ♥ Communicate more effectively ♥ Grow closer by learning methods to resolve conflict ♥ Recover from the ways you may have hurt each other ♥ Recognize how your upbringing affects your relationship ♥ Improve relationships with parents and in-laws ♥ Develop greater sexual intimacy ♥ Discover each other’s “love language” and much, much more… The Marriage Course is for couples who are seeking to strengthen their relationship. It offers a lifetime of practical ideas and tools to help keep your relationship strong, and is based on Christian principles but designed for all couples with or without a church background. This program will be offered at Saint Joseph Parish, beginning October 12th. The 7 sessions will be held on Friday evenings from 6:30-9:00 p.m. in our East Campus Meeting Rooms. Registration is required by contacting the Parish Center at 419-885-5791 or jdenyer@stjoesylvania.org. Please sign up early due to limited enrollment. We hope you will consider this new course as a way of enriching your marriage!
JOSEPH MEALS – Next Saturday and Sunday, October 13-14, is the sign-up weekend for anyone interested in helping with our monthly parish food donation to the Helping Hands of Saint Louis Soup Kitchen. Tables will be in the back and front of the church with lists of various items that are needed. Please sign up to make a pasta dish or to provide other foods or supplies. The drop-off point for these items will be on the East Campus off Ravine Road on Wednesday, October 17th between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. If you would like to help but can’t make this time frame, please contact Larry or Deb Gaster at 419-466-4885 or 419-460-7386. If you would like to contribute to this outreach program, please make your check payable to Saint Joseph Social Outreach. Thank you
2018 Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary Kindly joins Bishop Daniel E. Thomas in welcoming as principal celebrant and homilist, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, Archdiocese for the Military Services, U.S.A. Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral, Sunday, October 7, 2018, 9:30 a.m. – Holy Rosary; 10:00 a.m. – Holy Mass. Following Mass, a reception will be hosted by the 2015 World Meeting of Families Pilgrims in Monsignor Bernard Smith Auditorium.
Coat and Blanket Collection Please save your gently used blankets and child-size coats for the collection drive by the Knights of Columbus and the Saint Vincent de Paul Society. We will be available to receive these items before and after every Mass the weekend of October 27th and 28th. Our collection truck will be in the church parking lot between the church and school. As you buy new coats for your school-aged children, please consider donating your used coats to this very worthy cause. We look forward to seeing you and thank you for your support in advance!
Toledo Symphony Christmas Concert in Saint Joseph Church We are pleased to announce that Grammy-nominated Sara Jobin will conduct the Toledo Symphony in our annual neighborhood Christmas concert. Welcome back, Ms. Jobin! The holiday concert will be at Saint Joseph Church on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Men’s Discernment Retreat with Father Philip A. Smith Director of the Office of Diocesan Priestly Vocations Saturday, October 27, 2018, 2:00 p.m., through Sunday, October 28, 2018, 2:00 p.m. For Catholic men, ages 18 to 30, who are open to considering a call to priesthood or religious life. Our Lady of the Pines Retreat Center, 1250 Tiffin Street, Fremont, Ohio. Registration Deadline: October 19, 2018. For more information or to register, contact the Diocese of Toledo Office of Diocesan Priestly Vocations, psmith@ toledodiocese.org or 419-244-6711, ext. 4945.
On Saturday, November 10, 2018, at the 4:30 p.m. Mass, Saint Joseph Parish will celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. The Sacrament of Anointing is the proper sacrament for those people whose health is impaired by chronic illness, age or a weakened condition. It is also for those people who are about to undergo tests or surgery. The reception of the sacrament is not only a privilege but also a sign of support and concern shown by the Christian community for its members who are ill. Pews and chairs will be reserved for those people who will be receiving the sacrament. When you arrive at the church, please come to the front pews. If you are not able to come to church on your own, ask a family member, neighbor or friend to bring you. If you are unable to attend and would like to receive the sacrament at home, please call Laurie at the Parish Office, 419-885-5791.
On World Mission Sunday, October 21, 2018, Bishop Daniel E. Thomas will celebrate the 10:00 a.m. Liturgy at Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral. Parishioners of the many cultures represented in our diocese are invited to participate in their native garb as a living sign of our support of the Mission efforts. Please contact Sister Maria Lin Pacold, RSM, at 419-240-4920 or mlin@toledodiocese.org if you and/or your family would like to participate in the liturgy.
Catholic Business Network Breakfast with Father Nathan Cromly, CSJ “Authentic Christian Living: Integrating Faith, Family, and Business” – October 30 Join us for our next Catholic Business Network breakfast, on Tuesday, October 30. Fr. Nathan Cromly, CSJ, founder of Eagle Eye Ministries and the Saint John Institute, continues our series with “Authentic Christian Living: Integrating Faith, Family, and Business.” This ministry invites people of all faiths to explore ways of living and promoting Catholic values in the workplace. An optional Mass begins at 6:45 a.m. at Saint Joseph Church, 5373 Main Street, Sylvania. The free program will be held at Saint Joseph Father Wurzel Family Center, 6516 Ravine Drive, Sylvania, OH. Registration, networking, and free continental breakfast begin at 7:00 a.m., followed by an hour-long program at 7:30 a.m. Limited seating, so please register online at authentic-christian-living.eventbrite.com. For more information, call Melissa Tonti at 419-214-4898.
Lecture to mark the 50th anniversary of ‘Humanae Vitae’ A lecture to mark the 50th anniversary of the papal encyclical “Humanae Vitae” is scheduled on Monday, October 8 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd. in Sylvania. Guest lecturer is Patricia Oedy-Murray. Written by Blessed Pope Paul VI in 1968, “Humanae Vitae” (“Human Life”) is a papal document about God’s plan for married love and the transmission of life. Mrs. Oedy-Murray is to discuss the text of the encyclical as well as its social implications for today’s society. She will explore the question, “Is ‘Humanae Vitae’ a prophetic document?” and examine the document’s value for today’s Catholics. This event is sponsored by Saint Joseph Parish in Sylvania, Knights of Columbus Immaculate Conception Council 5628, and the Sylvania Franciscan Village. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Flu Shots East Campus Meeting Rooms Sunday, October 14, 2018, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Flu Shot $30 The vaccine is a quadrivalent vaccine which covers four strains of flu and Hi-Dose, covered by Medicare, will be available for those 65 and older. Will bill all insurance. If not covered, the client will receive a bill. Flu Shot Clinic is provided by the Toledo Lucas County Health Department. Pneumonia vaccines are given at the Health Department. For an appointment, call 419-213-4163. Any questions, call Laurie at 419-885-5791. Office hours are T, W, TH, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
“Little Carpenters” Saint Joseph Parish Play Group Mark your calendars for our fall session! This group is for kids 0-5 years old accompanied by a parent, guardian, grandparent or caregiver. All parishioners and friends of Saint Joseph Parish are welcome! There is no fee to participate. Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00 a.m. East Campus, Media Center Fall Session 10/10/18 Colors 10/17/18 Fall 10/24/18 Fire Safety 10/31/18 Halloween 11/7/18 Thanksgiving For questions or more information, contact Laurie Neary at lneary@stjoesylvania.org or 419-885-5791, ext 254. (T, W, Th) If you have a special gift or talent to share with the youngest members of our parish or would like to help plan the sessions, please contact Laurie.
Catholic Charities is hosting the ecumenical 40 Days for Life campaign in Northwest Ohio from Wednesday, September 26-Sunday, November 4. You can participate in three ways: prayer and fasting, community outreach and peaceful vigil. We invite you to pray for an hour in front of Capital Care Network, the Toledo abortion clinic, located at 1160 W. Sylvania Avenue. Sign up at www.40daysforlife.com/toledo. Since the International 40 Days for Life Campaign began in 2007, over 750,000 volunteers in over 40 nations have stood in prayerful witness at abortion clinics to witness to the dignity of human life. Through these prayerful campaigns, over 14,000 lives have been saved, 177 abortion workers have quit their positions, and 96 abortion facilities have shut down! To learn more, e-mail Peter Range at prange@ toledodiocese.org. Join the movement, and help us end abortion in Northwest Ohio!
World Mission Sunday, October 20/21, 2018, is a special moment of encounter with the Pope’s missions throughout the world. While only some are called to go to the missions to serve, all of us are called, by our Baptism, to support the Church’s missionary work by our prayers and financial help. Please offer what you are able.
Perpetuate The Gift Appeal To support our Diocesan Priests’ Retirement Fund, October 13/14, 2018. Your gift will benefit our retired Diocesan priests and our Parish. Once a priest retires, he is responsible for his own personal expenses: medical, housing, clothing, and food. All funds contributed between October 1, 2018, and December 31, 2018, help reduce the amount the parish contributes to the fund. A gift of cash or check can be sent to Perpetuate the Gift, PO Box 954, Toledo, OH 43697, or placed in the parish collection. A gift may also be made online at www. toledodiocese.org. If you would like to give a gift of stock or designate a bequest to help our retired priests, please contact Christopher Holinski at 419.214.4951 or email at cholinski@toledodiocese.org. Thank you for your generosity!
The Comfort Blanket Ministry involves making blankets (43”x 43”) by sewing twenty-five 9” decorated squares of fabric. Some of the squares have messages of hope and encouragement. The blankets are given to people who are having a difficult time in their lives due to illness, death, divorce, job loss, etc. The group meets once a month on the third Wednesday. Watch the bulletin for meeting times. Please come and be a part of this wonderful caring ministry. Denise Stump (419-865-7780/deniserstump@gmail.com) Laurie Neary (419-885-5791/lneary@stjoesylvania.org)
The Great Harvest Dinner, which occurs in late fall, provides an evening of food, fellowship, and inspiration for women of the parish and their friends. Dinner is served by men and young people of the parish, and a speaker shares her faith experience. The weekly bulletin provides information about this special event. Dawn Stebelton (419-343-8570/dawn.stebelton@ms.com) Christie Soltman (419-304-7905/Cah846@bex.net) Joanne Denyer (419-885-5791/jdenyer@stjoesylvania.org)
The Knights of Columbus is a family oriented, Catholic fraternal service organization that has as its main principles charity, unity, and fraternity. Its main focus is supporting the pastor in his goals and protecting the widows and children of members through our fraternal benefit programs. Any practicing Catholic male over the age of 18 is eligible to become a member. Paul Casmus (419-344-5202/pacasmus@sbcglobal.net)
Saint Joseph Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesdays in the Daily Mass Chapel 9:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. To sign up for your Holy Hour, please go to the Parish Website at stjoesylvania.org.
