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T H E L I T U R G I C A L W E E K

CONFESSIONS Monday7:30—8:15amFriday7:30—8:15am

Saturday3:30—4:15pm

DEVOTIONS ADORATION&BENEDICTION

OFTHEBLESSEDSACRAMENTWednesday & Thursday

8:30 — 9:30am

MORNINGPRAYERafter Mass on Monday,

Tuesday & Friday

DIVINEMERCYCHAPLETAfter Monday Morning Prayer

THE SANCTUARY LAMPS are for all children, teens, adults and

catechists of St. John the Baptist’s Faith Formation Programs

PRAYERS FOR OUR SICK & SHUT-INS

Please remember the infirmed of our parish, especially those who, by

request, have been placed on our parish prayer intention list. If you

would like to be added to this list, please call the parish office. You may

call for a copy of the prayer list. BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD

MASS INTENTIONS

*Saturday,September7FirstSaturdayNo Mass - Eucharistic Congress

Sunday,September823rdSundayinOrdinaryTime8:30am Latin - Edward Driscoll† 11:00am - Sheila Bessell† 12:30pm - Pro Populo

Monday,September9St.PeterClaver8:30am - The Kohlbry Family

Tuesday,September108:30am - The Meyers Family

Friday,September13St.JohnChrysostom8:30am Latin - Adeline & James Kenny†

Saturday,September14TheExaltationoftheHolyCross*8:30am Latin - Priest’s Intention 4:30pm - Margaret Waldron†

Sunday,September1524thSundayinOrdinaryTime8:30am Latin - Edward Driscoll† 11:00am - Laudy Hayden† 12:30pm - Pro Populo

*Change from regular schedule

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S P I R I T U A L R E A D I N G & R E F L E C T I O N

RENOUNCINGALLFORTHEONEWHOISWORTHIT

As time passes, Jesus makes his request more demanding. The call to follow him not only reflects readiness to acknowledge him as just and worthy of trust, but also the need to renounce oneself. In a certain sense, this is obvious: in order to follow someone, we have to abandon our own position, ourselves. This is what he asked of his disciples-to follow him at the cost of forsaking their attachments to either family life or possessions...The profound meaning of this renunciation-the renunciation of “self ” as a criterion-was destined to emerge later in the souls of those who followed him…

But Jesus not only demanded that they follow him by detaching themselves from their possessions. He asked them to live “for him” in the face of society. He also asks man to follow him in an exterior social way (witnessing), and makes man’s very worth, his salvation, depend upon this. If anyone declares himself for me in the presence of human beings, I will declare myself for him in the presence of my Father in heaven. But the one who disowns me in the presence of human beings, I will disown in the presence of my Father in heaven (Mt 10:32). But then, no relationship is complete and true if it is not strong enough to be revealed in public...This is why the Lord insists on this process: that he be followed to the extent of abandoning everything, and adherence to him cannot be truly complete, even if one is detached from all things, until one stands with him before everyone.

Servant of God Luigi Giussani Monsignor Giussani (+2005) was a priest of Milan, Italy and founder of the ecclesial movemnt Communion and Liberation.

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MASSREADINGSFORTHEWEEK

Sunday: Wis 9:13-18b; Ps 90:3-6, 12-17; Phlm 9-10, 12-17; Lk 14:25-33 Monday: Col 1:24 -- 2:3; Ps 62:6-7, 9; Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday: Col 2:6-15; Ps 145:1b-2, 8-11; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday: Col 3:1-11; Ps 145:2-3, 10-13ab; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: Col 3:12-17; Ps 150:1b-6; Lk 6:27-38 Friday: 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14; Ps 16:1b-2a, 5, 7-8, 11; Lk 6:39-42 Saturday: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Sunday: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19; 1 Tm 1:12-17; Lk 15:1-32

A N N O U N C E M E N T STHEOFFERTORYREPORT

Fiscal Year July 1, 2019 — June 30, 2020 Offertory Totals for the Masses of August 31 & Sept. 1, 2019

This Week Y.T.D Actual $8,981 $66,924

THE2019COLLECTIONFORPRIESTS’RETIREMENTANDBENEFITS

September 14 & 15 The dedicated priests who served us in the past now deserve to live out their retirement years in dignity. Our parish has been assessed $12,870 for the priests’ retirement and benefits plans. This amount is slightly less than two times the regular weekend offertory. Please be as generous as you can in this second collection, which will be taken in our parish next weekend, September 14 & 15. Additional envelopes are available on the glass table in the vestibule. Checks should be made payable to St. John Church.

CREEDS&CANONSMONDAY,SEPTEMBER9

7PM—CHURCH

How prayer and belief should infuse the life of every soul

Fr. Christian invites you to join him in the church on Monday evenings at 7pm for Creeds & Canons. All parishioners and guests are invited to these sessions. The sessions are also for any adults who have never been baptized, adults who were baptized in a non-Catholic Christian Community, and for adults baptized as Catholics who have never been confirmed and who wish to learn more about the Catholic faith.

Fr. Christian will host Creeds & Canons at 7pm this month: Monday, September 9 Monday, September 16 Monday, September 23

If you are interested, have any questions or need further information, please call Theresa Fitch at (828) 859-9574 ext. 3. Forthcoming: presentation topics and dates through December, 2019.

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P A R I S H L I F E

Mon Sept 9 5:30pm 6pm 6pm 7pm

Schola Choir Rehearsal, Church Faith Formation Classes, Parish Ctr F.F. Parent Class, Social Hall Creeds & Cannons, Social Hall

Tue Sept 10 9:30am 3pm 7pm

Patriotic Rosary, Church Men’s Group, Social Hall K of C Mtg, Social Hall

Fri Sept 13 7pm 8pm

Fatima Procession, Church Discipuli Christi, off campus

Sat Sept 14 9:30am Chant Camp, Church & Parish Ctr

FORMED.ORGFeatured in September — Prayer

Watch, Lectio: Unveiling Scripture & Traditions. Listen to Discerning God’s Will. Read, Deep Conversion, Deep Prayer. Discover these and all the best Catholic content in one place. Entertaining movies, programs, talks, audio dramas, and ebooks—just a click away!

SEE GLASS BULLETIN BOARD: Month of September calendar of recommendations.

Visit www.formed.org / Click on Register/ Enter parish code: GFP4TN

KNIGHTSOFCOLUMBUSMEETINGSCHEDULECHANGEThe Knights of Columbus monthly meetings have been moved to the second Tuesday of each month. Our next meeting is Tuesday, September 10th at 7pm in the social hall.

ST.JOHNYOUTHCHANTCAMPSeptember 14, 21 & 28 The purpose of Chant Camp is to more faithfully and beautifully bring the music of the Church to the liturgy. And hopefully…have FUN in the process! Camp is open to St. John youth, ages 7-17. For questions, to register or to offer to volunteer as an adult chaperone, please contact Pueri Cantores director, Jennifer Murrey ovenbird.murrey@gmail.com, 828-808-8438 (m).

DONUTS&DOGMA,SUNDAY,SEPTEMBER8TH

9:45am, Social Hall

Part II of II ——————————————

“All About the Latin Mass” presented by Fr. Christian

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The Latin Mass… intrigued?… confused?… want to learn more?

All are welcome to attend, even if you missed Part I.

SAVE THE DATE! ❉

PARISH PICNIC

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13TH

HARMON FIELD

The sign-up sheet will be posted

next weekend

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SAVE THE DATESept 6-7 Eucharistic Congress, Charlotte

Sept 9 Faith Formation Classes Begin Creeds & Canons Begin

Sept 13 Fatima Procession

Sept 14, 21 & 28 Chant Camp, St John Parish

Oct 13 Parish Picnic, Harmon Field Fatima Procession, location to be announced

Nov 1 All Saints’ Day, Holy Day of Obligation

Nov 2 All Souls’ Day

Nov 28 Thanksgiving, office closed Thur & Fri

Dec 1 First Sunday of Advent

THEGOLDENRULEProviding assistance to our parishioners If you need help with appointments, meals, or would like a visit, contact the Golden Rule. Call Peggy Wyllie at 859-6339.

7THMARIANEUCHARISTICCONFERENCE

Saturday, Nov. 9 — Sunday, Nov. 10 Hilton Hotel, Greenville 

Our featured speakers include: Fr. Wade Menezes; Fr. Chris Alar; Fr. Donald

Calloway; Justin Fatica,Hard as Nails; Msgr. Eduardo Chávez, Guadalupan Magisterial

Canon from the Guadalupe Basilica. General admission is $80, youth is $40 and it includes a buffet lunch on Saturday and 

Sunday. Register by October 24 by mail.  Registration after Oct. 24: $90

We  offer gluten free meals. For more information, call (864)354-7160 or go

to www.meconferencesc.net .

THESANCTUARYLAMPS...are available from October 26 through the end of the year. The suggested donation is $20 to have the lamps lit for a week, in memory of a loved one or for a special intention. Contact Andrée in the parish office.

“You shall order the Israelites to bring you clear oil of crushed

olives, to be used for the light, so that you may keep lamps burning

regularly.” (Ex 27:20)

“A special lamp which indicates and honors the presence of Christ is to

shine continuously before a tabernacle in which the Most Holy

Eucharist is reserved.” (Canon Law 940)

ST.JOHNCHURCHPHOTODIRECTORYThere are still some families who have not picked up their photo directory. Please see Andrée in the parish office during business hours, to pick up your book. Unfortunately, we cannot mail them out. Family names include: Hunt, Kearns, Phillip, Sauve, Skellie, Smith, Webber, & Wolfe.

MARRIAGEHELPThe Retrouvaille Program is not a marriage encounter, marriage retreat, marriage counseling, or a marriage seminar, although they share some similarities. It is for married couples facing difficult challenges in their relationship.  You will not be sharing your struggles with other people. You will hear from couples that have been through the program themselves. They will share their journey from brokenness to reconciliation.  For confidential information or to apply to attend the program beginning with the weekend of October 11, 2019 call 800-470-2230 or email: retrouvaillenc@msn.com or visit the web site at www.retrouvaille.org.  

BULLETINDEADLINESare Tuesdays by 12:00 noon, in writing. Please submit announcements to stjohnchurch@windstream.net, attn. Bulletin, or bring to Andrée in the parish office.

CHARLOTTEAIRPORTSUNDAYMASSThe Airport Chaplaincy at Charlotte Douglas International Airport offers Catholic Mass at 8:30am & 10:30am each Sunday. Please feel free to attend Mass there if you are in the area.

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F A I T H F O R M A T I O N

MEN'SGROUPThe next men’s group is Tuesday, September 10th at 3pm in the social hall. All men of the parish are welcome.

Let the saints guide you this week… “No matter how just your words may be, you ruin everything when you speak with anger.”

—St. John Chrysostom

YOUTHM INISTRY

• Sunday, September 8, 2019 Donuts & Dogma Latin Part II • Sunday, September 8, 2019 Youth Movie: Unplanned at 5pm — Pizza Dinner • Sunday, September 22, 2019 Youth Meeting—Respect Life, 9:45am Social Hall • Sunday, September 29, 2019 Youth Breakfast with Fr. Christian, 9:45am Social Hall

FAITHFORMATIONCLASSES:2019–2020

FAITHFORMATIONCLASSESBEGINTOMORROWEVENING:MONDAY,SEPTEMBER9THFROM6PMTO7:15PMINTHEPARISHCENTER.

✦ ENROLL NOW through September 9, 2019. ✦ Enrollment forms are on the back table in the vestibule. ✦ RETURN enrollment forms in sealed envelopes to parish office ASAP.

ENROLLMENT&SACRAMENTSFamilies must be enrolled/registered for at least six months with regular Sunday Mass and Holy Day attendance, and active

parish participation to enroll in FAITH FORMATION CLASSES and to request sacramental preparation — Baptism, Penance First Holy Communion, and Confirmation.

Contact: Theresa D. Fitch: 828-859-9574 ext. 3 or stjohnff@windstream.net

Join us for the Women’s Group new session. The Women’s Group will be using Dr. Brant Pitrie’s 8-part series, Why We Believe. Dr. Pitrie takes up the most commonly asked questions about the Catholic Faith -   Is Catholicism true? Or is it made up? He starts at the beginning — with the existence of God — and will walk us step by step through the foundations of faith.   Following are some of the questions he will address:  Is Jesus God? Why Confess to a

Priest? Do Catholics Worship Mary? Hopefully after this series we can better explain the faith to family or friends who no longer believe or have doubts about the faith. All ladies of the parish are welcome! Please join us!

“The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting. It has been found difficult and left untried.”

—G.K. Chesterton.

WOMEN’SGROUPTuesday, September 10th

6:30pm to 8pm / Parish Center