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UT IN OMNIBUS GLORIFICETUR DEUS ! NOVEMBER 23, 2014

THE LITURGICAL WEEK

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, November 22St. Cecilia4:30pm - Edwina Brodzinski†Sunday, November 23Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe8:30am - Margaret Powers†11:00am - Aunt Nana Harding12:30pm - For St. John ParishionersMonday, November 24St. Andrew Dung-Lac & Companions8:30am - Mary Ryan†Tuesday, November 25St. Catherine of Alexandria8:30am - Priest’s IntentionWednesday, November 265:15pm - Edward Lilly, Jr.†Thursday, November 27Thanksgiving Day8:30am - Pat Vann†*Friday, November 28*No Regularly Scheduled Mass - Patrick Ross†Saturday, November 294:30pm - For St. John ParishionersSunday, November 301st Sunday of Advent8:30am - Errie Ball†11:00am - Michael Simmons†12:30pm - Lindsey Layfield

CONFESSION

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

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

*No Confessions, Mon., Nov. 24, Wed., Nov. 26, & Fri., Nov. 28

DEVOTIONS

**ADORATIONWednesday at 5:45pm

**No Adoration Nov. 26

MORNING PRAYERAfter Mass on Monday, Tuesday,

Thursday & Friday

DIVINE MERCY CHAPLETAfter Morning Prayer on Monday

THE SANCTUARY LIGHTSare lit this week in memory of

Mary D. Ryan†

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

Dear Parishioners, Today the Feast of Christ the King calls us to a reflection on our stewardship of our time, talent and treasures. Obviously our eternal judgment and reward depend on our stewardship of the gifts God entrusted to us. As we see the agricultural community bring in the physical harvest at this time of the year, and of course give thanks, we look at the harvest of our actions during this last year. How have we loved Christ and our brothers and sisters, our neighbors? Each day we get so many opportunities to perform the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. The Second Vatican Council reminded us of this fact. “Today there is an inescapable duty to make ourselves the neighbor of every man, no matter who he is, and if we meet him, to come to his aid in a positive way, whether he is an aged person abandoned by all, a foreign worker despised without reason, a refugee, …, or a starving human being who awakens our conscience by calling to mind the words of Christ: ‘As you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.’” (Gaudium et Spes, 27) How often in our lives we have the opportunity to perform those wonderful works of mercy! Let’s thank God that we have these opportunities. Our Lord presents the corporal and spiritual works of mercy as the basis of the judgment we will face at the end of our lives.

This Thursday is our national day of Thanksgiving to God for His providence and blessing. Holy Mass will be at 8:30 AM. Assisting at Holy Mass is the perfect way to begin our Thanksgiving Day. Bring your families and your visitors to our celebration. Thank you for your kind comments concerning the meetings we have had concerning the World Meeting of Families next year. Many of you asked if we could have a monthly “Donuts and Dogma” adult education class. I am hoping that we can normally do this on the first Sunday of each month. I will have a basket for you to leave questions and suggestions so that I can prepare some thoughts to present. And at times we will just have questions and answers. In December I will present a brief explanation of three very good pastoral letters from the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops. I look forward to being with you for these meetings. Thank you for your interest. Next Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent; be sure to get your Advent Wreaths, calendars and candles out. May God bless you and our Lady keep you in her care. With my prayers, Father Arnsparger

CHRISTUS

EVERY ONE THAT IS OF THE TRUTH, HEARETH MY VOICE.

IMP ERAT

The spiritual works of mercy are:

• To instruct the ignorant; • To counsel the doubtful; • To admonish sinners; • To bear wrongs patiently; • To forgive offences willingly; • To comfort the afflicted; • To pray for the living and the dead.

The corporal works of mercy are:

• To feed the hungry; • To give drink to the thirsty; • To clothe the naked; • To give shelter to the homeless; • To visit the sick; • To ransom the captive; • To bury the dead.

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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

November 23 SunOur Lord Jesus Christ, King of the UniverseEz 34:11-12, 15-17/1 Cor 15:20-26, 28/Mt 25:31-46 November 24 MonRv 14:1-3, 4b-5/Lk 21:1-4November 25 Tue Rv 14:14-19/Lk 21:5-11November 26 WedRv 15:1-4/Lk 21:12-19November 27 Thu Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a/Lk 21:20-28 November 28 FriRv 20:1-4, 11—21:2/Lk 21:29-33November 29 Sat Rv 22:1-7/Lk 21:34-36YEAR BNovember 30 Sun 1st Sunday of AdventIs 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7/1 Cor 1:3-9/Mk 13:33-37

FINANCIAL FACTS

This Week Y.T.D.Actual $5,679 $137,333Budgeted $7,038 $140,769Variance ($ 1,359) ($ 3,436)(unfavorable)

This is the collection report for theSunday Masses of November 15 & 16, 2014

Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry

ANGEL TREE GIFTS FOR THE NEEDY

The Angel Tree is now in the Church vestibule. If you would like to purchase a gift for the needy, please attach your tree Angel to your wrapped gift. You may bring your gift to the parish office between the hours of 9:00am and 3:00pm, no later than December 3rd. Or, you can take your gift to the 4-H Center on Locust Street in Columbus, between the hours of 9:00am and 4:00pm on December 6th.

Thank you for your kindness.

CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Collection this Weekend

The CCHD provides funding for groups that make lasting change and uplift the poor in the United States. CCHD grants improve education, support economic development, and help communities provide housing in low-income neighborhoods. Help us continue to defend human dignity and aid those living on the margins of society. Please give to the CCHD collection.

“ADVENT AND OUR LIVES”

CIRCLE OF MARY

Saturday, Dec. 6th Rosary: 8:05am

Mass 8:30amBreakfast to Follow

All women of the parish are invited.

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

Mon Nov 24 9:00am5:30pm7:00pm

Divine Mercy ChapletSchola Choir Rehearsal, ChurchRCIA, Parish Center

Tue Nov 25 6:30pm Women’s Group, Parish Center

Wed Nov 26 — NO Mixed Sacramental ClassNO Faith Formation Classes

Thur Nov 279:30am—

Parish Office Closed for ThanksgivingPatriotic Rosary, Church NO Men’s Group

Fri Nov 28 — Parish Office Closed for Thanksgiving

Sat Nov 29 — —

Sun Nov 30 9:45am Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Parish Center

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

NOYOUTH GROUP

SUNDAY, NOV. 23RD

SOUP SAMPLER SUPPER MONDAY, DECEMBER 8TH

7:30PM ● SOCIAL HALL

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is once again planning our Soup Sampler Supper for December 8th —the Solemnity of The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Join us on Monday, December 8th, for a simple evening meal with delicious homemade soups and breads, crackers and light desserts shared in the warmth of parish fellowship. The Soup Supper will begin directly after the Holy Day Mass at 6:30pm.

Soup makers, we are calling on you to bring your favorite pot of soup to share. We have Mass prior to and therefore are expecting a larger crowd. We currently have six (6) cooks and are seeking four more (4) cooks to prepare their signature pot of soup! Bread makers, we hope you will share some of your wonderful breads as well. We look forward to hearing from all of you. Please contact Palma to confirm you are preparing a soup or bread. Thank you!

Palma Davis: riverhillfarmpmd@gmail.com 828-817-4430Send recipes for sharing to Theresa Fitch: stjohnff@windstream.net

COFFEE AND DONUTS / DONUTS & DOGMA

Coffee and Donuts has a new face and name: Donuts and Dogma. Starting in December, Fr. Arnsparger will be offering a new opportunity to learn more about our rich and beautiful Catholic faith. On the first Sunday of each month, hot coffee and various donuts will still be offered by the gracious generosity of our Family Life Commission members; however, we will now have Fr. Arnsparger sharing and teaching on various faith topics. We hope you will join Fr. Arnsparger for Donuts & Dogma on Sunday, December 7th in the parish social hall after the 8:30am Mass.

K OF CCHRISTMAS DINNER

The Knights of Columbus are hosting their annual C h r i s t m a s D i n n e r o n December 14th. The dinner is open to parishioners; but tickets are limited. Tickets will be on sale after Masses on the next few weekends, or until sold out. This year’s dinner will be held at Links O’Tryon in Campobello, S.C.

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FAITH FORMATION / OTHER

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTSRCIA Classes meet this Monday evening, November 24th at 7:00pm in the parish center.

WOMEN’S GROUPThis Tuesday, November 25th

6:30pm to 8:00pm

All ladies of the parish are invited to join us this Tuesday evening, November 25th for The Eucharist — Fr. Robert Barron’s compelling commentary on the Eucharist as Sacred Meal, Sacrifice and Real Presence.

We will gather at 6:30pm in the parish center. We are revisiting this three-part series so that we may explore it more deeply with reflection and discussion groups. We hope you will join us.

“We cannot adequately understand any aspect of the Church's life until we see its intimate connection with Christ in the Eucharist.” —Fr. Richard John Neuhaus

MEN’S GROUP — THURSDAY EVENINGS 7:00pm to 8:30pmParish Social Hall

The St. John the Baptist Men’s Group will continue to meet on Thursday evenings, through December 11th. Our pastor, Fr. Arnsparger, will be the guest speaker for the Men’s Group the first week of December on the 4th and will share about his trip to Rome. Note: Men’s Group will not meet November 27 (Thanksgiving Day).

YOUTH GROUP MEETINGS & EVENTS_____________________________

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

A Prayer of Thanksgiving

— The Catholic Prayer Book, compiled by Msgr. Michael Buckley

Thank you, Father, for having created us and given us to each other in the human family. Thank you for being with us in all our joys and sorrows, for your comfort in our sadness, your companionship in our loneliness. Thank

you for yesterday, today, tomorrow and for the whole of our lives. Thank you for friends, for health and for grace. May we live this and every day conscious of all that has been given to us.

COMING UP IN THE MONTH OF DECEMBER—

Sunday, December 7 Youth Christmas Caroling 5:30pm Autumn Care

Monday, December 8 Youth serve at Soup Sampler Supper Arrive at 7:15pm or come down directly after the 6:30pm Mass.

Friday, December 19 Youth Christmas Party Parish Center—6:30 to 9:00pm

Sunday, December 21 Youth Group Sunday Morning Social Hall at 9:45am

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PA R I S H / D I O C E S E / O T H E R————————— WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES 2015 ————————

Love Is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive is a preparatory catechesis for the World Meeting of Families. Our hope is that these books will help each of you, as a family, to ‘reflect upon the beauty and joy of God’s plan for marriage and family life. These books are in the vestibule of the church and we ask that you take one book per family. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. Simply place in an envelope marked accordingly and place in the regular collection basket at Mass.

World Meeting of Families: Love is Our Mission, The Family Fully Alive

Registration is now open for the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, September 22-27, 2015! Families can look forward to speakers, celebrations, kids’ activities, and prayer, all of which will bring renewal and transformation for you, your loved ones and the world. To reserve your spot at the World Meeting, visit the official website WorldMeeting2015.org and select Register. Multiple packages are available for adults and children (Ages 6-17). Jesus is the source for the hope, faith, love and joy that should animate Catholic family life. During the month of November, spread the JOY!

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Nov 27 — 28Nov 27 — 28 Parish Office Closed for Thanksgiving

Dec 7 9:30am Donuts & Dogma, Social Hall

Dec 88:30am6:30pm7:30pm

Parish Office Closed for Holy DayMass for Immaculate ConceptionMass for Immaculate ConceptionSoup Sampler Supper, Social Hall

Dec 11 10:00pm Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass & Celebration

Dec 14 4:00pm5:30pm

Advent Program “Lessons & Carols,” ChurchK of C Christmas Dinner, Links O’Tryon

Dec 24 — 26Dec 24 — 26 Parish Office Closed for Christmas

Jan 1Jan 1 Solemnity of Mary, Masses at 8:30am & 11amParish Office Closed, Holy day of Obligation

Jan 19Jan 19 Parish Office Closed, Martin Luther King Jr Day

Jan 22Jan 22 March for Life in Washington DC

Jan 31 /Feb 1Jan 31 /Feb 1 All Masses, Souper Bowl of Caring, Church Steps

Feb 14 5:30pm Annual Spaghetti Dinner, Social Hall

Feb 18 Ash Wednesday, Masses to be announced

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THANK YOU            The Knights of Columbus and the LAMB Committee would like to thank all parishioners  and friends who attended and or supported our Beer & Brats dinner on November 15th to benefit the LAMB Foundation of North Carolina A special thanks again to the Knights and parishioners who worked the grill, cooked, did kitchen detail, and served. 

The event benefits those with intellectual disabilities in the Tryon, Columbus and Landrum areas.

IT’S OFFICIAL

POPE FRANCIS

WILL BE JOINING THE

FAITHFUL IN PHILADELPHIA

FOR THE

WORLD MEETING OF

FAMILIES IN 2015!