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THE LITURGICAL WEEK

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, October 18St. Luke4:30pm - Margaret Powers†Sunday, October 1929th Sunday in Ordinary Time8:30am - Jim Kenny†11:00am - Deacon Joseph Fugere†12:30pm - For St. John ParishionersMonday, October 20St. Paul of the Cross8:30am - Jan Jones†Tuesday, October 218:30am - Priest’s IntentionWednesday, October 22Bl. John Paul II5:15pm - Gretchen LobasThursday, October 23St. John of Capistrano8:30am - Frances Sieferman†Friday, October 24St. Anthony Mary Claret8:30am - Ashley Thompson†Saturday, October 254:30pm - Edwina Brodzinski†Sunday, October 2630th Sunday in Ordinary Time8:30am - Clare Chandler11:00am - Patricia Schlueter12:30pm - For St. John Parishioners

CONFESSION

*Mondays 7:30 - 8:15am*Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:00pm

Fridays 7:30 - 8:15am Saturdays 3:30 - 4:15pm

*No Confessions Monday, Oct. 20 & Wednesday, Oct. 22

DEVOTIONS

*ADORATIONWednesday at 5:45pm

*No Adoration Oct. 22

MORNING PRAYERAfter Mass on Monday, Tuesday,

Thursday & Friday

DIVINE MERCY CHAPLETAfter Morning Prayer on Monday

THE SANCTUARY LIGHTSare lit this week in honor of

Special Intentions

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 also call for a copy of the prayer list.

“Behold the Lamb of God

who takes away

the sin of the world.”~St. John the Baptist (John 1:29)

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SPIRITUAL READING & REFLECTION

“The First Reading of today’s Mass shows us how God chooses His instruments of salvation wherever He pleases. To bring His People out of exile the Lord takes hold of Cyrus, a pagan king. The Lord uses political authority to do good. There is nothing in the universe that lies outside His paternal dominion. “In the Gospel for today Jesus reaffirms the duty of all of us to obey civil authority. The Pharisees and the Herodians had attempted to lay a trap with their question: Was it licit to pay tribute to Caesar? There were those among the Jews who argued that such payments simply reinforced the tyranny of foreign domination over the Chosen People. If the Master were to acquiesce in this payment, the Pharisees would be able to accuse Him of collaboration with the Romans. He would thus be discredited before a good part of the people. But if He were to oppose the tax, the Herodians, who were in league with the (occupying) civil power, would then have g rounds for a denunciation to the Romans. “Jesus gives His enemies a profound response, which went far beyond their twisted expectations. He does not limit Himself to a ‘yes’ or ‘no’. The Master speaks: “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, He says, “and to God the things that are God’s.” Give to Caesar what rightfully belongs to him: tribute, obedience to just laws…but nothing more. The State does not enjoy absolute power and dominion. As ordinary citizens, Christians have “the obligation of rendering to the state whatever material and personal services are required for the common good. (GS, 75) For their part, civil authorities are obligated to act with equity and justice in the distribution of their goods and services. They have to serve the common good without looking for any personal gain. They have to legislate and govern with the greatest respect for the natural law and the

rights of the people. This includes the protection of life from the moment of conception, defense, of the family, religious liberty, the rights of parents regarding the education of their children. The Lord speaks through the Prophet Isaiah: “Woe t o t h o s e who d e c r e e i n i qu i t ou s decrees!” (IS 10:1) (The words in italics are from “In Conversation With God” by Fr. Fernandez) Of course, to render unto Caesar (the state) what is due in justice is to live our Catholic Faith to its fullest by participating in the political process of building a just society, a culture of life. If we render unto Caesar what is God’s, we do the state no good and in fact do it harm. We can be proud as Catholics of our good moral reasoning which protects the rights of all people in all conditions. Catholic morality is a reasoned morality based on natural law which must always be followed. Let us thank God for the moral reasoning we have been taught and which is at our disposal. When the history of our t ime is written, the faithful Catholics of our time will be referenced as the heroes who stood firm and did not give in to the “culture of death.” They did not cooperate in the intrinsic evils of: abortion, euthanasia, destruction of human embryos (babies), etc. They rendered unto Caesar the truth of the reverence for life. St. Thomas More gives us great example in the proper relation of Church and State. He said that when a citizen denies his own conscience to “go along” with the state in something which is objectively wrong, he leads his country to ruin. Catholics who form their consciences correctly are

able to be good citizens and will form a culture of life which will ensure the protection of all people in the future. It is not only about us and our times. You will find Archbishop Chaput’s book: "Render Unto Caesar: Serving the Nation by Living Our Catholic Beliefs in Political Life" (Doubleday, August 2008) helpful . In the book, Archbishop Chaput urges Catholics to live their faith more honestly and vigorously in public life. Arguing that the Catholic faith is "always personal but never private," Archbishop Chaput asserts that the most powerful 'political' act a Catholic can make is to live their faith - not just in word but in all of their choices, decisions and actions, both in public and private life.“ “The time for easy Christianity is over," writes Archbishop Chaput. "We need to be more zealous in our faith, not more discreet, clearer in our convictions, not muddier, and more Catholic, not less." May God bless you and may our Lady keep you in her care. With my prayers, Fr. Arnsparger

Dear Parishioners,

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PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTSFor sacramental emergencies, please call 828-859-9574, ext. 6

If you or anyone you know is homebound or hospitalized, even temporarily, please call the office so that we may arrange for them to be visited by one of our Extraordinary Ministers.

DAILY MASS READINGS

October 19 Sun 29th Sunday in Ordinary TimeIs 45:1, 4-6/1 Thes 1:1-5b/Mt 22:15-21October 20 MonEph 2:1-10/Lk 12:13-21October 21 TueEph 2:12-22/Lk 12:35-38October 22 WedEph 3:2-12/Lk 12:39-48October 23 ThuEph 3:14-21/Lk 12:49-53October 24 FriEph 4:1-6/Lk 12:54-59October 25 SatEph 4:7-16/Lk 13:1-9October 26 30th Sunday in Ordinary TimeEx 22:20-26/1 Thes 1:5c-10/Mt 22:34-40

PRAYING THE ROSARY BEFORE MASS IN OCTOBER

The rosary will be prayed one-half hour before each Sunday

Vigil (Saturday) and Sunday Mass during the month of October.  Please join us in this beautiful devotion to the Blessed Mother. All are welcome.

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY IS OCTOBER 19TH

Please be generous in this second collection to help the Church’s missionary work around the world. Additional envelopes are on the table in the vestibule.

ALL SOULS DAYTHE COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE

FAITHFUL DEPARTED

Please use your All Souls’ Day envelopes to submit the names of the faithful departed you would like remembered and entered into the Book of the Names of the Dead. The book will be displayed on the altar during the month of November. Please do print the names clearly. We also have envelopes available on the table in the church vestibule.

FINANCIAL FACTS

This Week Y.T.DActual $5,058 $102,182Budgeted $7,038 $105,576Variance ($1,980) ($3,394)(unfavorable)

Food Bank $845.50

NOTICE — OCTOBER TRYON ESTATES MASS

There will be NO Tryon Estates Mass in October.

The next Mass at Tryon Estates is on November 17th at 2pm.

THE SANCTUARY LIGHTS are Available for the Following Dates

The requested donation is $20 per week. Please see Andrée in the Parish Office.

Nov. 8 — Nov. 15

Nov. 29 — Dec. 6Dec. 6 — Dec. 13

Dec. 13 — Dec. 20

Dec. 20 — Dec. 27

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PARISH LIFE AT A GLANCEPARISH LIFE AT A GLANCEPARISH LIFE AT A GLANCEPARISH LIFE AT A GLANCE

Mon Oct 20 9:00am— 5:30pm7:00pm

Divine Mercy ChapletNO Tryon Estates MassSchola Choir Rehearsal, ChurchRCIA, Parish Center

Tue Oct 21 — —

Wed Oct 22 5:30pm6:00pm

Mixed Sacramental Classes, Parish CenterFaith Formation Classes, Parish Center

Thur Oct 23 9:30am7:00pm

Patriotic Rosary, ChurchMen’s Group, Social Hall

Fri Oct 24 — —

Sat Oct 25 — —

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

YOUTH GROUPHIKESUNDAY,OCTOBER 19TH 9:45am

GATHERING A CHOIR OF ANGELS ——————————

As Christmas approaches, we yearn to hear the voices of children singing praises to God. This year, we will assemble a “choir of angels” for the 6:30pm Christmas Eve Mass. They will learn traditional Catholic Christmas hymns and the Missa de Angelis.They will be part of the Advent program - Lessons and Carols: The O Antiphons, to be performed on Gaudete Sunday.

So, if your child is between the ages of 6 and 14 and would like to sing with us, please call Diane Nelson, Sacred Music Administrator, at 828-899-7329.

Our rehearsals have begun. We meet in the Church. It is not too late to join!

Please talk with your child and pray about this important ministry. It is only through our children that our rich treasury of traditional and sacred Catholic music will live. May your blessings be abundant, and we hope to hear from you soon.

God’s Peace, Diane Nelson

NEW BULLETIN DEADLINE!

The Sunday bulletin deadline is Tuesday at 12:00 noon, in w r i t i n g. P l e a s e s u b m i t a n n o u n c e m e n t s t o stjohnchurch@windstream.net, attn: Bulletin, or bring to Andrée in the Parish Office.

Parish Picnic

Sunday, October 26th

1 - 4pm at FENCE

“PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN” AWARENESS TRAINING WORKSHOP

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Parish Social Hall

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Required of ALL Parish Volunteers

Pre-registration is required online

CIRCLE OF MARY NOVEMBER 1ST

Rosary at 8:05am Litany of Our Lady

Mass at 8:30amBreakfast follows in the Social Hall. “Saints in Our

Lives”All women of the parish are invited.

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FAITH FORMATION

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTSRCIA Classes meet this Monday evening, October 20th at 7:00pm in the parish center.

WOMEN’S GROUP“Conversion—Following the Call of Christ”

October 28, 2014 — Tuesday Evening at 6:30pm

In our series, we have reviewed five stories of conversion: Bartimaeus, the Rich Young Man, Matthew, Jonah and the Women at the Well. In the final week of this series, we will be reviewing The Journey of the Magi. Join us as we explore how the Magi “reveal to us a fundamental paradigm of the spiritual life…” All ladies of our parish are invited to join the Women’s Group as we gather together on Tuesday evening, October 28, 2014 at 6:30pm. (Rescheduled from Tuesday, October 14th)

THURSDAY MEN’S GROUPThe St. John the Baptist Men’s Group will continue to meet on Thursdays through Nov. 20th.  We will first gather in the Sanctuary for evening prayer before adjourning to the social hall.   In order to broaden our knowledge of our Catholic faith, each week one of the men will give a talk on a Catholic subject that will hopefully accomplish our goal, and will then be followed by a group discussion.  Please consider joining us not only for increasing your knowledge of what it means to be Catholic, but also to get to know your fellow parishioners.  Any questions, please call Greg Lobas at 828-817-0774 or Bob Then at 864-978-3316.

WORLD MEETING OF FAMILES PRAYER

God and Father of us all, in Jesus, your Son and our Savior, you have made us your sons and daughters in the family of the Church. May your grace and love help our

families in every part of the world be united to one another in fidelity to the Gospel. May the example of the Holy Family, with the aid of your Holy Spirit, guide all families, especially those most troubled, to be homes of

communion and prayer and to always seek your truth and live in your love. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us! World Meeting of Families — Philadelphia 2015

Dear FF Parents, We invite you to spend time in quiet adoration before Jesus, in the Blessed Sacrament while your children are in Faith Formation classes. Our classes meet on Wednesday evenings at 6:00pm and conclude with Adoration and Benediction in the church at 7:00pm. We invite you, our parents to join us and your children at that time. “What will keep you away from the gift of our Lord who awaits you to spend a little time adoring him in the Eucharist?  Please look into your hearts and pray about this and try to make some time to come to adore Jesus in the Eucharist.” St. Jean-Marie-Baptist Vianney (The cure' of Ars) a 19th century French priest who once noticed a peasant come in to the church and stay for hours in front of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. The Saint asked this man what do you say during all that time before Jesus in the Eucharist? The Peasant replied, "Nothing, I look at Him and He looks at me."  How awesome this gift in which Jesus our Lord and God is present here in the Eucharist. We invite you to spend a few minutes, half an hour or even an hour in quiet prayer and adoration. Praised be Jesus Christ!

A D U L T F A I T H F O R M A T I O N

YOUTH GROUP Sunday, October 19th YOUTH HIKE TODAY! Youth Hike today after the 8:30am Mass. Meet in the upper parking lots to sign in with Mr. and Mrs. Zuidema.

Here’s a thought for reflection as you hike, from a fellow lover of hiking and the great outdoors, that is pertinent to today’s world affairs."We are living through difficult days because the persecution against the Church is raging more than ever, but this should not frighten you, brave and good young people. Always remember that the Church is a divine institution and it cannot come to an end. — Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassiti

• Sunday, October 26th : Parish Picnic — youth members will be part of a “pie eating contest” at the parish picnic – part of the day’s fun and entertainment!

• Sunday, November 2nd : Youth Group at 5:30 - 7:00pm• Saturday, November 15th : Movie Night with Fr. Arnsparger 6:30pm—9:00pm• Sunday, November 16th : Youth Group Sunday

Morning 9:45—10:45am

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PA R I S H / D I O C E S E / O T H E RPRO LIFE

“God’s infinite love for each one of us helps us to grasp our identity and our worth. The recognition of this dignity leads us to respect and protect each person’s life…”

— 2014 Respect Life Program pamphlet, Advance Medical Directives: Planning for Your Future, USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities

• This training is REQUIRED for ALL PARISH VOLUNTEERS: new volunteers and any other parish volunteers who have not attended a session as yet.

• “Protecting God’s Children” is a three-hour mandatory training workshop for diocesan employees and volunteers (ALL: lectors, ushers, catechists, musicians, youth volunteers—any volunteer in any program in the parish).

• It is also OPEN to any parish member (age 18 and older) even if you’re not currently volunteering. This is an awareness program and we invite all to be part—not just employees and volunteers.

• PGC Training Awareness program is designed to help recognize and prevent the sexual abuse of children and those most vulnerable.

• Your service as a parish volunteer is valued and appreciated. Any questions, please call Theresa Fitch in the office.

Pre-registration: Go to www.Virtusonline.org & follow the promptsNote: We recommend that you do not use the same user id and password for VIRTUS Online that you may use for other sites that may contain personal or sensitive information.

“PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN”

AWARENESS TRAINING WORKSHOP

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

St John the Baptist—Parish Social Hall6:00pm to 9:00pm

Pre-registration is required on-line

BBQThe 4-H BBQ will be held on Friday, October 24th, 4:30 to 7:00pm. Dine in or take out. Tickets are available at the Cooperative Extension office in Columbus.  Come and enjoy the best charcoal pit barbequed chicken.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

"Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God." Have we worked to make our marriage of God, or is it of the worldly things? Come and learn how to bring God into your marriage. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are Nov. 7-9, in Atlantic Beach, NC and Feb 6-8, in Asheville, NC . Early sign up is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: http://NCMarriageDiscovery.org or contact us at applications@NCMarriageDiscovery.org or 704-315-2144.

ST. BARNABAS ADVENT PROGRAM

An Attitude of Gratitude is the theme for the Women’s Advent Program on Saturday, November 22nd at Saint Barnabas in Arden, and we are excited to announce that Father Martin Schratz, O.F.M.Cap., Pastor of Immaculate Conception Church, will be the speaker! Mass will begin at 9am followed by brunch at 10am.  Father Martin will speak at 11am followed by the Rosary.  The program also includes door prizes and a raffle which will feature hand blown glass Christmas ornaments by local artist, Terri Sigler.  All women are welcome and the program is free since proceeds from the raffle help pay for the cost of the program. Please RSVP (if possible) by Nov. 18 with Marcia Torres

at volunteer@saintbarnabasarden.org, or call (828) 684-6098, ext. 306.

IF YOU HAVE RECENTLY MOVED... or changed your phone number or e-mail address, please call Andrée in the Parish Office at 828-859-9574 or email at: stjohnchurch@windstream.net, with your updated information. Thanks!