He is Risen! APRIL 16, DEACONS Rev. Mr. Jim Walter Rev. Mr. Paul Antor Rev. Mr. Harve Becker PARISH OFFICE HOURS

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1 28 Sumter Avenue Summerville, SC PHONE: (843) FAX: (843) Msgr. Chet Moczydlowski, D.Min. Pastor Fr. Jacob Joseph, CMI Parochial Vicar APRIL 16, 2017 DEACONS Rev. Mr. Jim Walter Rev. Mr. Paul Antor Rev. Mr. Harve Becker PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday - Thursday 9:00AM - 3:00 PM Friday 9:00AM - 1:00PM SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil 5:30PM Sunday 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30AM Monday through Friday Please see Parish Calendar on last page. RECONCILIATION Saturday 4:00 5:00PM Summerville Catholic School 226 Black Oak Blvd., Summerville, SC LIKE US ON FACEBOOK AT: FACEBOOK.COM/ STJOHNBELOVEDSC He is Risen! MISSION STATEMENT Our mission, as rooted in our baptismal call, is to live and share the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the fullness of our Catholic Church.

2 General Information PARISH INFORMATION Church Phone: (843) Fax: (843) WEBSITE: ** AFTER HOURS ** Please call the office number for staff referrals. PARISH STAFF EXT Rev. Msgr. Chet Moczydlowski, Pastor 10 Fr. Jacob Joseph, Parochial Vicar 10 Rev. Mr. Jim Walter, Deacon 10 Rev. Mr. Paul Antor, Deacon 10 Rev. Mr. Harve Becker, Deacon 10 Sr. Carol Gnau, SSND, Pastoral Associate 17 Mr. Bryan Burnett, Pastoral Minister 10 Ms. Anne Bonavente, Youth Minister 21 Mrs. Jan Antor, Pastoral Minister 20 Dr. David Friddle, Music Ministry 10 Ms. Rhoda Hiott, Secretary 10 Mrs. Dianna Mahoney, Pastoral Admin. 11 Mrs. Stephanie Sharib, Admin Asst. 10 Mrs. Valerie Ackerman, Bookkeeper 10 Mr. Chad Pressley, Facilities Manager 23 Mr. Tom Hollis, Maintenance Staff 10 PARISH MEMBERSHIP Active members of our parish are identified by their generosity of time, talent and treasure. Stewardship is determined by: 1) Being properly registered and active for at least three months; 2) Faithful participation at Sunday liturgies; 3) Regular and identifiable support of the parish; These criteria are used to verify parishioner status for: sponsorship; participation in sacramental, educational, pastoral and social ministries, activities and enrichment programs; and use of facilities and services. Catholic School families requesting parish verification please visit the Catholic Schools page of our website for detailed requirements. Daily Scripture Readings ~ are available on our web site, on the parish information page, and also at usccb.org. PARISH SERVICES SVdP ~ The direct Helpline Number for St. Vincent de Paul Society is Baptism ~ The next parental prep session will be held at 6:30 pm, Wednesday, May 10th, in the Church Commons. After attending this session, Baptisms may be scheduled during a daily or weekend Mass (outside of Advent & Lent), as well as at 11 am or 7 pm on Saturday, or 1pm on Sunday. Please register for the session by contacting the parish office. Godparents and grandparents are also welcome. Marriage ~ Engaged couples should contact Deacon Jim Walter at deaconjim@sjbsummerville.org to set an appointment to begin the process of preparation at least six months prior to the date of marriage. Miraculous Medal Novena ~ Mondays at 9:45am. Rosary ~ in the Chapel at 9:45 on Friday. Anointing of the Sick and Pastoral Visitation ~ To arrange for a priest, deacon or lay minister to visit a loved one who is sick, homebound, or hospitalized, please contact the parish office. Because of HIPAA policies, a hospital cannot notify the church, so a family member must take the initiative. Anointing is also offered following Mass. An immediate response is not always possible, so don t wait until a crisis occurs! Cancer Support Group ~ Meets first Friday of each month at 9:30 am. Sessions are open to all. Contact Sister Carol. RCIA Inquiry ~ Next session will meet on Tuesday, April 25th, at 7:00pm in the Church Commons. Anyone who has questions about the Catholic Church is welcome to attend. Contact Sr. Carol. Children's Liturgy of the Word ~ celebrated during the 9:30 & 11:30 Mass each Sunday for youngsters in Kindergarten through Grade 4. Nursery ~ A Nursery is offered for children 1-3 years old in Madden Hall during the 9:30 & 11:30 Masses. Early Childhood Faith Formation ~ for children 3-5 years of age in Madden Hall during the 9:30 Mass. Meals on Wheels ~ Delivers between 11:15am 12:30pm. Call Leslie at to volunteer. Centering Prayer Group ~ Meets first Saturday of each month 10am Noon, in Madden Hall. Please contact Ken at , kenmartinelli@att.net or Helen at , hdeck@knology.net for information. Lucis Via ~ Young Adults Ages at LucisVia.com or LucisViaNorthArea@outlook.com. Tri-County Catholic Fellowship ~ Age 50+ contact hurley.jshannon1@gmail.com Our Advertisers ~ Please patronize the businesses who support our parish by advertising on the bulletin cover. Mention that you saw their ad at SJB. Knights of Columbus Council #6629 ~ kofc6629.org

3 An Easter Meditation THE SON A wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had everything in their collection, from Picasso to Raphael. They would often sit together and admire the great works of art. When the Vietnam conflict broke out, the son went to war. He was very courageous and died in battle while rescuing another soldier. The father was notified and grieved deeply for his only son. About a month later, just before Christmas, there was a knock at the door. A young man stood at the door with a large package in his hands. He said, Sir, you don t know me, but I am the soldier for whom your son gave his life. He saved many lives that day, and he was carrying me to safety when a bullet struck him in the heart and he died instantly. He often talked about you, and your love for art. The young man held out his package. I know this isn t much. I m not really a great artist, but I think your son would have wanted you to have this. The father opened the package. It was a portrait of his son, painted by the young man. He marveled at the way the soldier had captured the personality of his son in the painting. The father was so drawn to the eyes that his own eyes welled up with tears. He thanked the young man and offered to pay him for the picture. Oh, no sir, I could never repay what your son did for me. It s a gift. The father hung the portrait over his mantle. Every time visitors came to his home he took them to see the portrait of his son before he showed them any of the other great works he had collected. The man died a few months later. There was to be an auction of his paintings. Many influential people gathered, excited over seeing the great paintings and having an opportunity to purchase one for their collection. On the platform sat the painting of the son. The auctioneer pounded his gavel. We will start the bidding with this picture of the son. Who will bid for this picture? There was silence. A voice in the back of the room shouted, We want to see the famous paintings. Skip this one. But the auctioneer persisted. Will someone bid for this painting? Who will start the bidding? $100, $200? Another voice shouted angrily. We didn t come to see this painting. We came to see the Van Goghs, the Rembrandts. Get on with the real bids! But the auctioneer continued, The son! The son! Who ll take the son? Finally, a voice came from the very back of the room. It was the longtime gardener of the man and his son. I ll give $10 for the painting. Being a poor man, it was all he could afford. We have $10, who will bid $20? Give it to him for $10. Let s see the masters, the people shouted. $10 is the bid, won t someone bid $20? The crowed was becoming angry. They didn t want the picture of the son. They wanted the more worthy investments for their collections. The auctioneer pounded the gavel. Going once, twice, SOLD for $10! A man sitting in the second row shouted, Now let s get on with the collection. The auctioneer laid down his gavel and said: I m sorry, the auction is over. What about the paintings? I am sorry. When I was called to conduct this auction, I was told of a secret stipulation in the will. I was not allowed to reveal that stipulation until this time. Only the painting of the son would be auctioned. Whoever bought that painting would inherit the entire estate, including all the paintings. The one who took the son gets everything! God gave His son 2,000 years ago to die on a cruel cross. Much like the auctioneer, His message today is: The son! The son! Who ll take the son? Because, you see, whoever takes the Son gets everything! Happy Easter!

4 D uring the course of Jesus' revelations to Sister Faustina on the He asked on numerous occasions that a feast day be dedicated to the and that this feast be celebrated on the Sunday after Easter. The liturgical texts of that day, the 2nd Sunday of Easter, concern the institution of the Sacrament of Penance, The Tribunal of the, and are thus uniquely suited to the request of Our Lord. This Feast, which had already been granted to the nation of Poland and been celebrated within Vatican City, was granted to the Universal Church by Pope John Paul II on the occasion of the canonization of Sr. Faustina on 30 April The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments stated that "throughout the world the Second Sunday of Easter will receive the name Divine Mercy Sunday, a perennial invitation to the Christian world to face, with confidence in divine benevolence, the difficulties and trials that humanity will experience in the years to come." These papal acts represent the highest endorsement that the Church can give to a private revelation, proclaiming the certain sanctity of the mystic, and the granting of a universal feast, as requested by Our Lord to St. Faustina. Devotions will be held in our church next Sunday, April 23rd, at 3pm. O Lord, You who are everlasting mercy, give me a tender heart today towards those to whom the morning light brings less joy than it brings to me: those in whom the pulse of life grows weak; those who must lie in bed through all the sunny hours; the blind, who are shut off from the light of day; the overworked, who have no joy of leisure; the unemployed who have no joy of work; the bereaved, whose hearts and homes are desolate. Dear Lord, grant Your mercy on them all, now and forever. Amen. Congratulations to those newly received into the Catholic Church during the Easter Vigil Erica Reed Kaleigh Reed Mia Reed We also welcome into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church those baptized in other Christian traditions: Sarah Billig Kelly Coulter Brian Hunstad Alexandria Lee Duane Weber Congratulations to those who were baptized Catholic and have completed their Christian Initiation: Jade Howard Darren Ranly Michelle Turner WE EXTEND SINCERE SYMPATHY to the friends and families of: IMELDA FROMAN Mother of Connie Davis. Mrs. Froman, age 93, was the longest surviving parishioner of St. John the Beloved, having registered as a member in May she rest in the peace of Christ In communion with the choirs of Angels and Saints!

5 Medicare Educational Seminar On Saturday, April 22nd, 11:30-1:30pm there will be a Medicare Educational Seminar for people 65 and older. The purpose is to educate attendees about the ins and outs of Medicare. Being properly informed about Medicare can and will save you money in the long run. A complementary lunch will be served during the meeting. Please RSVP to Denis Halloran or to Ed Silverman Don t miss this very important seminar! Cancer Support Group Are you in need of support from those "who have been there?" Are you a survivor or a cancer fighter who would be willing to cheer these people on? We will be relaunching our Cancer Support Group, Friday, May 5 at 9:30 AM in Madden Hall. Please join us! No registration is necessary, all are welcome. For more information, please contact Sr. Carol at: or cgnau@sjbsummerville.org. Faith Formation Registration We have some great things happening in Faith Formation in Academic Year! Faith Formation sessions will be moved to the St. John the Beloved campus, giving us regular use of our sacred space the church. We plan to gather each week in the church for group prayer, music and lesson. Then we will break into smaller groups to look deeper in our Catholic faith. K-5 th Graders will meet on Tuesday Evenings Session Times: 4:15-5:30 pm and 6:00-7:15 pm 6-12 th Graders will meet on Sunday Evenings Session Times: 5:30-7:00 pm Registration for Early Childhood-12th Grade is now available online along with the tentative Faith Formation calendar. Please visit: Save the Date! Vacation Bible School June 12-16th For more information, or to volunteer, please contact Jessica Hobbs or jsvize01@yahoo.com. Watch the bulletin for updates! Janitorial Position Available We are looking for a part-time Janitor to take care of our buildings and cleaning duties for our parish. Clean and supply designated building areas. Carry out cleansing tasks and special projects. Notify supervisor of occurring deficiencies or need for repairs. Stock and maintain supply rooms. Follow all health and safety regulations. Ideal candidate will keep our buildings in a clean, safe and orderly condition. Please submit resume to: dmahoney@sjbsummerville.org Outreach for the Hungry Please help restock our shelves to cook and serve a nutritious meal for approximately 100 people each month at Neighborhood House. Our ministry has an ongoing need for the following items. Large cans are preferred, but any donation is appreciated. Tomatoes (crushed, diced, whole Tuna Kidney Beans Corn/Peas/Veg-All Lemonade Cookies Styrofoam Bowls/Cups Mayo/Mustard/Relish/Ketchup Sick & Homebound Visitation If you or someone you know is sick or homebound and would like visitation, please call Sr. Carol Gnau at , or cgnau@sjbsummerville.org CONGRATULATIONS AND GOD'S BLESSINGS upon our parishioners Laura Bauer and Nicholas Walling May Christ s peace, love and joy always enrich your marriage.

6 Administration Collection Counters* Office Assistance School Advisory Council Faith Formation Adult Faith Formation Children s Liturgy* Nursery* RCIA/RCIC Student Faith Formation* Safety/VIRTUS* Vacation Bible School* Youth Ministry* Liturgical Ministries Eucharistic Ministers* Gift Bearers Greeters Lectors Servers (for adults*) Ushers Community Building Cursillo Couple to Couple Family Counseling Hospitality Teams Liturgical Receptions Men s Prayer Group MOPs New Members Welcome Parish Events Team Senior Exercise Group Senior Luncheon Women s Club Young Adult Group Music Ministries Adult Choir Cantor/Song Leader Children s Choir Hand Bell Choir Instrumentalists Resurrection Choir Prayer & Worship Altar Guild Centering Prayer Liturgical Arts Miraculous Medal Novena Discipleship Bereavement Catholic Scouting Ecumenism Facilities Management Habitat for Humanity Health Ministry & Parish Nurses Kairos Knights of Columbus Meals on Wheels Ministry of Care Outreach for the Hungry Prison Ministry Respect Life St. Vincent de Paul Scripture Reflection t is Easter! Today is a day of great joy I for us as Catholic Christians. The joy is reflected all around us in the way that people are dressed, in the way they approach Mass on this day. They key for us today is to carry that joy away from Mass to our celebrations and our lives. We hear about similar joy in today s Gospel from St. John. When Mary of Magdala goes to the tomb and discovers it empty, she does not walk leisurely back to tell the others. She runs, filled with excitement and with the same joy we must feel. Joy is contagious. That is what we need to spread when we go forth on this glorious day. Easter for us should be an encounter with the Risen Lord. We are to share the Good News. That is what Mary of Magdala does. Perhaps we have a difficult time talking about the joy we feel at Easter and at other times in the Church. We should not be hesitant; sharing the joy is part of being a disciple of Christ; it is what makes us an Easter people. All of the Gospels tell of the Resurrection of Christ. They may differ in some details, but they all agree that Christ is Risen. When His Apostles go forth to spread the Good News, they speak of His Resurrection, not the empty tomb. That is what we need to do, what we need to share the Easter joy of being a Catholic and a Christian! * Indicates a requirement for Safe Haven and/or Background Screening Easter Outreach Ministry Sunday, May 21st: Cook team 1: The Peterson s team, making Macaroni Casserole. Meet in Madden Hall kitchen at 8:30am. Bring a bag of cooked elbow macaroni. Monday, May 22nd: Serving team 2: The Bode s team. Meet in Madden Hall at 10:00AM. Serving Macaroni Casserole. If you are interested in helping in this rewarding ministry, please contact MaryAnn Schoch at: or maschoch093@att.net. Ministry of Care - Hospital Ministry 4/16 Carol Hagan 4/23 Bill Stasiek 4/30 Bonnie Templeton 5/7 Dave Oberstar 5/14 Dan Brady 5/21 Christina Halsey 5/28 James Hughes 6/4 Rob McAnnar If you are interested in helping in this rewarding ministry, please contact Deacon Harve at: (843) or deaconharve@sjbsummerville.org. early first day week dark Mary Magdalene tomb stone moved angels white Lord woman crying gardener teacher Father brothers disciples

7 FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP AVERAGE WEEKLY EXPENSES = $24,282 Due to publishing deadlines for the Easter Holiday, financial reporting will not be available this week. There is no special collection for Easter Sunday. Next week s special appeal will benefit Catholic Home Missions. Sincere thanks for your generous support. Please remember St. John the Beloved in your estate planning. Each gift matters! LITURGICAL MINISTRIES SCHEDULE Date Liturgical Calendar Team 04/23/17 2nd Sunday of Easter D 04/30/17 3rd Sunday of Easter A 05/7/17 4th Sunday of Easter B 05/14/17 5th Sunday of Easter C INTENTIONS, APRIL 15TH - 23RD Presiders: Msgr. Chet Moczydlowski, Fr. Jacob Joseph, Fr. John Dux Saturday 8:30pm Solemn Easter Vigil Sunday 7:00am Easter Memorials 8:30am 11:15am 12:15pm Easter Memorials Easter Memorials Easter Memorials Monday JJ Easter Memorials Tuesday CM Easter Memorials Wednesday JJ John William Nolan + Thursday CM Henry Clark + Friday JJ Maria Woodham + Saturday 5:30pm CM Easter Memorials Sunday 7:30am CM Easter Memorials 9:30am JJ Easter Memorials 11:30am JD Easter Memorials PARISH CALENDAR Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday April 16 Easter 7:00, 8:30, 10:15, 12:15pm 17 Miraculous Medal Novena 9:45am Handbell Choir 6:00pm 18 Men s Fellowship 7:00pm 19 Men s Prayer Group 7:00am Altar Guild 10:00am After ALPHA 7:00pm MOPS Women s Retreat 9:30am Rosary 9:45am 22 Medicare Educational Seminar 11:30am Confessions 4:00pm Easter II 5:30pm April 23 Easter II 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 CLW 9:30am & 11:30am Devotions 3:30pm Confirmation Class 4:00pm HSYM 5:30PM 24 Miraculous Medal Novena 9:45am Handbell Choir 6:00pm 25 Inquiry 7:00pm SVdP 7:30pm 26 Men s Prayer Group 7:00am Altar Guild 10:00am First Eucharist Preparation 4:30-5:45pm & 6:15-7:30pm@ SCS Faith Formation 4:30-5:45pm & SCS After ALPHA 7:00pm 27 First Eucharist Practice 6:00pm 28 Rosary 9:45am 29 First Eucharist Celebration 11:00am Confessions 4:00pm Easter III 5:30pm