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ST JOHN THE BAPTIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH! WWW.STJOHNTRYON.COM
UT IN OMNIBUS GLORIFICETUR DEUS! FEBRUARY 12, 2017
T H E L I T U R G I C A L W E E K
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, February 11Our Lady of Lourdes4:30pm - St. John Parishioners
Sunday, February 126th Sunday in Ordinary Time8:30am - Jane Barry†11:00am - Jay Tirre†12:30pm - Patrick Ward†
Monday, February 138:30am - Ann Marie Rowe†
Tuesday, February 14SS. Cyril & Methodius8:30am - Priest’s Intention
Wednesday, February 155:15pm - Ann Marie Rowe†
Thursday, February 168:30am - Bill Froehlich†
Friday, February 17The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order8:30am - Adeline & James Kenny†
Saturday, February 184:30pm - Jim R. Hess†
Sunday, February 197th Sunday in Ordinary Time8:30am - St. John Parishioners11:00am - William Froehlich†12:30pm - Gary Benson†
CONFESSIONS
Monday 7:30 — 8:15 amWednesday 4:00 — 5:00 pm
Friday 7:30 — 8:15 amSaturday 3:30 — 4:15 pm
DEVOTIONS
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Wednesday at 5:45pm*BENEDICTION TIME CHANGE
Wednesday at 6:15pm
MORNING PRAYERAfter Mass on Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday & Friday
DIVINE MERCY CHAPLETAfter Monday Morning Prayer
THE SANCTUARY LAMPS are in memory of
Catherine Magner †
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
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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
Magnificat February 2017
THE RIGHTEOUSNESS
THAT SURPASSES
Humanity is nothing without God. Sometimes we are tempted to declare that humanity is nothing at all. But this is because comparatively few people have the good fortune to meet a real human being. After all, no one is above the law of transgression — without your grace. We have all taken the wrong road, and our empirical experience of humanity has demonstrated little but weakness, incapacity, and extreme helplessness. Our yearning to excel, our desire to achieve and accomplish things indicate that our shortcomings are not fundamental but are a superficial effect. Our dissatisfaction with the conditions of our earthly existence is deep-seated and constantly impels us to venture to try to improve our way of life.
We h a v e i t i n u s t o conceive high ideals and work for their realization, but if we are honest we will recognize the fact that we can do nothing on our own. Left to ourselves we are incomplete, not quite human. God is part of the definition of a human; inner unity with God is the primary condition for a fulfilled and successful life. The decision to recognize this is the greatest that we can make and the only one that will rescue us from the chaos in which we are involved. About turn — back to the beginning — that is the only solution and the way t o a c h i e v e l i f e ’ s fulfillment.
Fr. Alfred Delp, S.J.Fr. Delp (+1945) was a German Jesuit priest condemned to death by
the Nazis in Berlin, Germany.
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OFFERTORY REPORTFiscal Year July 1, 2016 — June 30, 2017
Offertory Totals for the Masses of Feb. 4 & 5, 2017
This Week Y.T.D Actual $9,827 $242,679
DAILY MASS READINGS
February 12 Sun 6th Sunday in Ordinary TimeSir 15:15-20/1 Cor 2:6-10/Mt 5:17-37 or 5:20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37February 13 MonGn 4:1-15, 25/Mk 8:11-13 February 14 TueGn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10/Mk 8:14-21 February 15 Wed Gn 8:6-13, 20-22/Mk 8:22-26 February 16 ThuGn 9:1-13/Mk 8:27-33 February 17 Fri Gn 11:1-9/Mk 8:34—9:1 February 18 Sat Heb 11:1-7/Mk 9:2-13 February 19 Sun 7th Sunday in Ordinary TimeLv 19:1-2, 17-18/1 Cor 3:16-23/Mt 5:38-48
A N N O U N C E M E N T SSt. V
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FOR 2017Please pick up yours today in the social hall!
PRO LIFE“A political society endures when it seeks, as a vocation, to satisfy common needs by stimulating the growth of all its members, especially those in situations of greater vulnerability or risk.”
Pope Francis, Address to the Joint Session of the U.S. Congress, September 24, 2015
THE RITE OF PEACE The sign of peace is intended to demonstrate religious communion and mutual charity towards one another. “Although we are the ones making the Sign of Peace, it is, in fact Jesus who has taken the initiative.” We have prayed the Lord’s Prayer together. Then we hear Jesus’ words, “Peace I leave you, my peace I give you” and a prayer that, because of the faith of the Church, we may find the peace and unity in accordance with His will. Each one of us are then invited to exchange peace soberly recognizing its deep meaning and significance. The sign of peace is properly exchanged by bowing to the person next to you or by shaking hands with those in immediate proximity to you with dignity and awareness of what is to follow—the Agnus Dei and Holy Communion. At this time, we ask all parishioners to continue to exchange peace with their fellow parishioners with reverence but to refrain from shaking hands. The reason for this request is two-fold: we have several parishioners who may have compromised immune systems and shaking hands puts them at added risk for infection. In addition, the current outbreak of flu and measles poses health concerns for all of us and refraining from handshaking would be beneficial for all. We encourage you to exchange peace with a nod of your head and a respectful, “Peace be with you.” You may also fold your hands in prayer as you speak or simply fold your hands and nod your head. We thank you for your thoughtful consideration of this request.
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P A R I S H L I F EP A R I S H L I F EP A R I S H L I F EP A R I S H L I F E
Mon Feb 13 9 am7 pm
Divine Mercy ChapletRCIA, Social Hall
Tue Feb 14 6:30 pm Women’s Group, Parish Center
Wed Feb 15 6 pm Faith Formation Classes, Parish Center
Thu Feb 16 9 am10 am
Patriotic Rosary, ChurchWomen’s Bible Study, Social Hall
Fri Feb 17 — —
Sat Feb 18 5:30pm Annual Spaghetti Dinner, Social Hall
CANONGATE
HIGH SCHOOL
FUDGE PICK-‐UP
FEB. 12TH
I f you pre-ordered fudge from the students of Canongate Catholic High Schoo l , i t i s available for pick-up after Sunday morning 8:30 & 11am Masses.
F O R M E D F E B R U A R Y , 2 0 1 7Saturday, February 11, 2017: Commemoration of Our Lady of LourdesBe sure to check out the many resources FORMED offers on Our Lady of Lourdes. Plan a movie night with your family and watch Religious Mysteries, The Secret of Bernadette. Download and listen to St. Bernadette of Lourdes.
Program: The Bible and the Virgin MaryPrograma: La Biblia y la Virgen MaríaProgram: Catholicism, Session 4: Our Tainted Nature’s Solitary BoastPrograma: Catolicismo, Sesión 4: Solitaria Presunción de Nuestra Naturaleza CaídaProgram: Footprints of God, MaryProgram: 33 Days to Morning GloryMovie: Religious Mysteries, The Secret of BernadetteBook: The World’s First LoveBook: Mary: God’s Yes to ManBook: Golden Legend of Young SaintsBook: Mary in the Middle AgesAudio: Mary: Handmaid of the LordAudio: Mary: The Indispensable Mother of GodAudio: St. Bernadette of Lourdes
Website: www.formed.org Use Parish Access Code: GFP4TN
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER
“A TASTE OF ITALY”
St. John’s Annual Spaghetti Dinner, “A Taste of Italy,” is next Saturday, February 18th at 5:30pm. This “One Seating Only” event has tickets available at the parish office—Monday-Friday 9:00 to 3:00pm. Adult tickets are $8 and youth tickets are $4 (under thirteen). We are limiting our seating to 85 folks this year; however, we will have some additional tickets for takeout. [Cash or check payable to St. John the Baptist]. Get your tickets sooner than later☺—fewer than 25 tickets remaining! You don’t want to miss this excellent meal, homemade by fellow parishioners and a fun night of fellowship!
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SAVE THE DATESAVE THE DATEFeb 18 Annual Spaghetti Dinner
Mar 1 Ash Wednesday
Mar 5 First Sunday of Lent
Fridays Stations of the Cross during Lent at 5pm
Fridays K of C Fish Fries - select Fridays in Lent
Mar 18 K of C St Patrick’s Day Dinner
Apr 9 Palm Sunday
Apr 13 Holy Thursday parish office closes at 12:30 & closed thru Apr 17
Apr 14 Good Friday
Apr 16 Easter Sunday
Apr 22 English Baptism Prep Class
Apr 23 Divine Mercy Sunday
May 25 Ascension Thursday
Jun 4 Pentecost
Jul 9 - 14 Totus Tuus Week
Sep 8 & 9 Diocese of Charlotte Eucharistic Congress
PARKING Thank you for your care to park first in our parking lots and on the grassy area by the office driveway and in the driveway. Please continue to make sure that cars are parked off the street so as to allow easy travel for our neighbors and emergency vehicles. Also, please do not park on Hillside Court so our neighbors have easy access to their homes.
With gratitude and prayer, Fr. Arnsparger
7TH ANNUAL CHARLOTTE
CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCESaturday, March 4th
St. Mark Catholic ChurchFor information and registration go to:
www.catholicmenofthecarolinas.org
MEN WITH A MISSION
Please be generous to the Diocesan Support Appeal. Your contribution to the Diocesan Support Appeal is a way to act with love for our sisters and brothers throughout the diocese and to continue the saving work begun by Jesus. Next week during Mass, you may complete a pledge envelope or go to www.charlottediocese.org/dsa to make a gift online.
Dear St. John parishioners, We offer you our most sincere thanks! Yet again, your generosity and goodwill, in donating to our annual youth event — Souper Bowl of Caring, has been tremendous! We Thank you for helping us to transform, in a small way, the time around the Super Bowl into the nation’s largest celebration of giving and serving. St. John’s Youth will be sending a check for the total amount (100%) raised: $1,312 to the Feed-A-Kid Program at Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry. As of this printing, over 2,897 groups have participated in Souper Bowl of Caring 2017, and they have collected over $5,176,430 in cash and food items and donated 100% to charities in their area. Groups are still reporting their totals—these numbers will continue to rise. May God bless each of you for your contribution!
“Poverty calls us to sow hope…. Poverty is the flesh of the poor Jesus, in that child who is hungry, in the one who is sick, in those unjust social
structures.” (Pope Francis, Meeting with Students of Jesuit Schools—Q&A, 6/7/13)
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F A I T H F O R M A T I O N
“BROTHERS IN CHRIST” Thursday — Feb. 23rd
The next men’s group meeting is next Thursday, Feb. 23rd at 6:30pm in the social hall forThe Bible Timeline, by Jeff Cavins. All men of the parish are invited. Call Greg Lobas at 828-817-2350 for more information.
YOUTH GROUP• February 12, 2017 Youth Breakfast with Fr. Arnsparger• February 18, 2017 Annual Spaghetti Dinner –All Hands on Deck!———————————————————————————————————
YOUTH, LET THE SAINTS
GUIDE YOU…
“Do not be afraid to be holy! Have the courage and humility to present
yourselves to the world determined to be holy, since full, true freedom is
born from holiness.” St. John Paul II
RCIA CLASSESRite of Election: Saturday, March 11 at 2:00pm at
St. Eugene’s in Asheville.
RCIA will meet on Monday, February 13. Any questions, contact Suanne Then at
“What you are is God’s gift to you, what you become is your gift to God.” — Hans Urs von Balthasar
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDYThe women’s Thursday morning Bible study will meet February 16 at 10:00am in the parish social hall. The Book of EXODUS—the history of our own Catholic family, provides us with foundational answers to the typical question all families ask: Why are we the way we are? Any questions, please call Suanne Then at 864-457-2554 or email: [email protected] .
WOMEN’S GROUPTuesday, February 14th
The Women’s Group will meet Tuesday, February 14 at 6:30pm. Join us on Valentine’s Day as we continue our study of Fr. Smith’s Creed in Slow Motion. Through Fr. Smith’s Creed in Slow Motion, we are learning that what we pray influences what and how we believe and in turn how we act.
FAITH FORMATIONParents, Sponsors and Parishioners—Please mark your calendars:
First Holy Communion: Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 11:00am Mrs. Thelen Second Grade class and those 7- 8 year olds who have prepared via home school catechesis for the sacraments of Penance and First Holy Communion.
May Crowning: Sunday, May 14th at 8:30am Mass and 12:30pm Mass
Confirmation: Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 6:00pm For those in the eighth year (Mr. Sabo - catechist) formation of Faith Formation.
YOUTH GROUP
FEB. 12TH Breakfast with Fr. Arnsparger
Sunday at 9:30 in the Social Hall
