TIME, TALENT, TREASURE
It is each person's responsibility to allocate his or her time properly to have time to work, to rest, to play and to pray. The way we choose to use our time indicates our progress in a life of Christian discipleship.
When we volunteer to help others by sharing our talents with them, we give them something of ourselves, an intimate sharing of who we are for the good of others.
We are asked to care for and share our treasure for it is a gift from God. Therefore, giving money is good for the soul and because we need to return thanks to a loving God for all the many blessings each of us has received.

If you would like to become involved
in the life of St. Joseph Parish,
please contact the Parish Office (330.274.2253).

PARISH GROUPS • ASSOCIATED GROUPS • RELATED GROUPS

APPALACHIAN EXPERIENCE ~ Coordinator - Kathi Trares
Meetings: As needed; monthly bake sales held Sept.-June.
Adults and high school teens annually volunteer in the Housing Repair Program based out of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Clintwood, VA.

BINGO PROGRAM ~ Ended January, 2010
Due to declining attendance and revenue, the decision was made to end the program as of January 23, 2010.

FINANCE COUNCIL ~ Chairperson - TBD
The council works closely with the Pastor, the Parish Council in allocating funds for short and long term obligations and plans to help the parish carry out its overall mission. 
Meetings: 1st Thursday of each month (or as needed) at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center.

FOOD SERVICE ~ As of September 30, 2010, St. Joseph's Food Service ceased to exist. Any inquiries about use of Hughes Hall or any functions should be directed to the pastor at the Parish Office (330.274.2253).

GARDEN CLUB ~ President - Barb Kasubick
Founded in September, 1982, the aim of the St. Joseph's Garden Club is to beautify the parish grounds, assist the Worship Committee, and gain knowledge of all aspects of gardening through education, experience and mutual friendship.
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center.
Events: Annual Christmas Boutique, speakers.

HOMEBOUND MINISTRY ~ Coordinator - Sr. Joyce Schreiber, SND
Offering prayer, Holy Eucharist, encouragement and friendship to the homebound of our parish.

LIFE TEEN ~ Ended Sept., 2012 ~ Youth Ministry Program Reforming
Our bi-monthly Sunday afternoon 5:00 p.m. Mass will not be resumed this Fall, 2012. Fr. Garvey's responsibilities Sunday morning at the parish and to prison ministry on the weekends at Portage County Jail and Trumbull Correctional Institute in Warren preclude offering another Sunday Mass. Since there is no longer a Sunday evening liturgy, the parish Life Teen program has been discontinued. We will announce possibilities for our high school youth as they develop

LITURGICAL & SUPPORTIVE MINISTRIES ~ Contact - Parish Office
A variety of people lending their talents to help provide a meaningful worship experience in many ways including permanent deacon, lay leaders of prayer, liturgical ministers, church linens, music ministry, ushers & greeters, baptism ministry, wedding coordinator, church cleaners, funeral luncheons, and collection counters.

MUSIC MINISTRY/CHOIR ~ Music Minister - Bill Davies
Active throughout the year, the music ministry invites anyone who has a love and/or talent for music to please consider joining this friendly group and participate in one or more aspects of Music Ministry. 
Rehearsals: Thursday of each week, 7:00 p.m. in the Church (additional practices during Advent/Christmas and Lent/Easter seasons as needed).

PARISH FAMILY LIFE COMMITTEE ~ Chairpersons - Brian & Jennifer Hirsch
The Parish Family Life Committee strives to promote enrichment of family life, to provide social opportunities for parishioners to meet and interact, and to develop an awareness of the needs of singles, couples, parents and retired members of our community. Currently, the group's main focus is helping to coordinate the Lenten Soup Suppers, St. Joseph Feast Day Celebration, the Easter Egg Hunt, and monthly Doughnut Socials.

PARISH COUNCIL ~ Chairperson - Fr. Michael Garvey
The purpose of this Council is to respond to the movement of the Spirit in the People of God, to work for a unified mission among its members, and to plan, coordinate, and implement the pastoral goals and vision of the parish and the Church. The Council serves as consultative and advisory group to the Pastor.
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of the month (Sept.-May) or as needed at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center

RECEPTION COMMITTEE ~ Chairpersons - Peggy Horvath, Linda Ehlert, Cindy Clark
Serving the parish community with delicious refreshments at various events and liturgical celebrations. Meetings: As needed

ST. JOSEPH CARES ~ Chairperson - Carol Hetzel
Established in the Fall of 1997 (under the name of St. Vincent de Paul ~ reorganized as St. Joseph Cares 6/2009), this group follows the parish mission statement by responding to the corporal works of mercy through action, service, and prayer.
Meetings: 1st Tuesday of every other month at 7:00 p.m. in the All-Purpose Room
Activities: Portage County Clothing Center, 2nd & 5th Tues. of each month; Maplewood Care Center Bingo, 3rd Wed. of each month
Collections: Second full weekend of each month as parishioners exit from Masses.

STEWARDSHIP WAY OF LIFE COMMITTEE ~ Contact - Don Engelhart
Promoting the use of time, talent, and treasure by all parishioners, this group strives to provide continuing education to all parish members so that all realize that stewardship is not a program, but a way of life.
Meetings: Committee Re-Organizing - meetings to be determined

TRUST FUND COMMITTEE ~ Eliminated with School Closing
The St. Joseph School Educational Trust Fund was established February 20, 1984, with the purpose to establish financial stability for our school now and in the future. Upon the decision to close St. Joseph School in 2010 due to declining enrollment, the funds were used to pay school bills and the Trust Fund was terminated. Visit the Finance Council page for more details.

WELCOMING COMMITTEE ~ Inactive (handled through Parish Office)
Visitors and new parishioners are always welcome. Please contact the Parish Office to introduce yourself or to register. At St. Joseph's we want to make sure that no one becomes just a "member". Therefore, upon contacting the Parish Office to register as a parishioners, a member of the staff or ushers will meet with you, present you with a welcoming packet, and personally welcome you to our community. We look forward to meeting you!

WORSHIP COMMITTEE ~ Chairperson - Chuck Casilicchio
Striving to prepare liturgical celebrations which are ‘truly the source and summit of Christian life’, the main purpose of the Worship Committee is to enhance the liturgy at St. Joseph's.
Meetings: 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center

ASSOCIATED GROUPS:

C.Y.O. ATHLETICS ~ Athletic Director - pending
The Catholic Youth Organization sports program offers young people of the parish the opportunity to learn teamwork and sportsmanship, as well as the fine points of the games in a Christian atmosphere. Visit this page to view program updates.

BOY SCOUT TROOP #575 ~ Scoutmaster - Rick Custer
As a part of the largest youth volunteer organization in the world, St. Joseph's Boy Scout Troop #575 has been in existence since 1969.
Meetings: Tuesdays 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Hall or outside, year round

CUB SCOUT PACK #3575 ~ Cubmaster - Mike Rowe
Offering this phase of Boy Scouts of America for 1st through 5th grade (or 7-10 year-old) boys and their parents, St. Joseph's Pack #3575 offers a year round Cub Scouting program.
Meetings: September through mid-May, meetings are held Mondays 7:00-8:00 p.m. at St. Joseph School in classrooms and Hall (there will be no meetings on holidays, during school vacations, or if schools are closed due to inclement weather). During the summer, May through August, monthly Pack activities are planned.

GIRL SCOUTS ~ Contact - Sandi Kotkowski
St. Joseph’s is part of the council known as Girl Scouts of North East Ohio which serves girls and adult volunteers in Ashtabula, Carroll, Columbiana, Cuyahoga, Erie, Geauga, Huron, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Sandusky, Seneca, Stark, Summit, Trumbull and Tuscarawas Counties (which is divided into five service centers). Each school district organizes troops for their area. For more information, please call your daughter’s school office or the GSNEO Central Service Center at 1.800.864.9933 or visit their website @ www.girlscoutswr.org

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #3766 ~ Grand Knight - Rick Custer
Meetings: 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:30 p.m. / Monthly Newsletter links avail.
Club Room: Open to members and friends every Friday evening, 7-11 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Hall, 11845 St. Rt. 44, Mantua, OH 44255 (just 1/4 mi. north of the State Routes 44 & 82 intersection).
Fr. John Cassidy Assembly of the K of C 4th Degree: Meetings held 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Mantua K of C Hall
Women's Auxiliary - Open to ALL Catholic women, age 16 and over. Meetings are held the third Monday of each month at the Mantua Knights of Columbus Hall at 7:00 p.m. in the upstairs clubroom. Contact: Annette Carlisle (330.527.2220)

RELATED GROUPS:

EXERCISE GROUP ~ Contact - Lori Duriak
Informal aerobic exercise for a $2.00 per session. Participants are asked to bring a mat and water bottle. Held Mondays and Thursdays (Sept.-May) 6:30-7:30 p.m., Back ½ Hughes Hall (please refer to weekly bulletin for schedule changes).

CREDIT UNION ~ Contact - Karen Helbig
The St. Joseph, Mantua, Federal Credit Union was founded in 1964. In October, 1992, to provide better and more efficient service, our credit union merged with SS. Margaret & Gregory Federal Credit Union in South Euclid. The credit union, which is owned by its members, has a three-fold purpose: to encourage regular savings by its members; to provided low interest loans to it's members for any good reason; and, to provide financial information & advice to its members. Any parishioner of St. Joseph or member of their immediate family is invited to join the SS. Margaret & Gregory Federal Credit Union. For more information, please contact Karen Helbig (216.691.0242).

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS ~ Contact - Parish Office
Although St. Joseph's does not directly sponsor an A.A. Chapter, the parish provides a meeting place on Wednesday evenings at 8:00 p.m. in Hughes Hall. This program of total abstinence helps members maintain sobriety through sharing experience, strength, and hope at group meetings and through the suggested Twelve Steps for recovery from alcoholism. For more information, visit the Alcoholics Anonymous site @ http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org

CRESTWOOD YOUTH BASEBALL ~ Contact - Valerie (330.842.0228) or Jen Filippi (330.714.4224) Use of fields. Visit http://www.crestwoodyouthbaseball.com.

MANTUA SOCCER ASSOCIATION ~ Contact - Katie Craft, Secretary (330.235.4191).
Field use for Fall & Spring seasons. For boys and girls ages 5-14 (must turn 5 during the season and must be younger than 14 on 8/1 or in the 8th grade). For more details, please visit www.mantuasoccerohio.com.

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