THE LITURGICAL WEEK MASS INTENTIONS CONFESSION DEVOTIONS

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1 St John the Baptist Catholic Church THE LITURGICAL WEEK MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, July 6 9:30am - Hazel Nading 4:30pm - For the Living and Deceased Members of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Sunday, July 7 8:30am - Alice Flynn 11:00am - Rich Poppy 12:30pm - Nicholas Sutherland Monday, July 8 8:30am - Dominic Strozzo Tuesday, July 9 7:00am - Priest s Intention Wednesday, July 10 5:15pm - Frank Cocciolillo Thursday, July 11 8:30am - Heather Bayne Friday, July 12 8:30am - Lee Shull Saturday, July 13 4:30pm - Special Intention Sunday, July 14 8:30am - For the Living and Deceased Members of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 11:00am - Travis & Catherine Then 12:30pm - Roger Butch Sprague CONFESSION * Mondays 7:30-8:15am Wednesdays 4:00-5:00pm * Fridays 7:30-8:15am Saturdays 3:30-4:15pm * No Confessions on Monday, July 8 & Friday, July 12 DEVOTIONS * ADORATION Wednesday at 5:45pm * No Adoration July 10 MORNING PRAYER After Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET After Morning Prayer on Monday PRAYERS FOR OUR SICK & SHUT-INS THE SANCTUARY LIGHTS are lit this week for A Special Intention Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. ~St. John the Baptist (John 1:29) 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. UT IN OMNIBUS GLORIFICETUR DEUS! JULY 7, 2013

2 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME! SPIRITUAL READING & REFLECTION NEXT SUNDAY S GOSPEL READING LUKE 10: T here was a scholar of the law who stood up to test him and said, Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life? Jesus said to him, What is written in the law? How do you read it? He said in reply, You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your being, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself. He replied to him, You have answered correctly; do this and you will live. But because he wished to justify himself, he said to Jesus, And who is my neighbor? Jesus replied, A man fell victim to robbers as he went down from Jerusalem to Jericho. They stripped and beat him and went off leaving him half-dead. A priest happened to be going down that road, but when he saw him, he passed by on the opposite side. Likewise a Levite came to the place, and when he saw him, he passed by on the opposite side. But a Samaritan traveler who came upon him was moved with compassion at the sight. He approached the victim, poured oil and wine over his wounds and bandaged them. Then he lifted him up on his own animal, took him to an inn, and cared for him. The next day he took out two silver coins and gave them to the innkeeper with the instruction, Take care of him. If you spend more than what I have given you, I shall repay you on my way back. Which of these three, in your opinion, was neighbor to the robbers victim? He answered, The one who treated him with mercy. Jesus said to him, Go and do likewise. SAINT OF THE WEEK JULY 11, BENEDICT, ABBOT Whenever you begin any good work you should first of all make a most pressing appeal to Christ our Lord to bring it to perfection; that he, who has honored us by counting us among his children, may never be grieved by our evil deeds. For we must always serve him with the good things he has given us in such a way that he may never as an angry father disinherits his sons or even like a master who inspires fear grow impatient with our sins and consign us to everlasting punishment, like wicked servants who would not follow him to glory. So we should at long last rouse ourselves, prompted by the words of Scripture: Now is the time for us to rise from sleep. Our eyes should be open to the God-given light, and we should listen in wonderment to the message of the divine voice as it daily cries out: Today, if you shall hear his voice, harden not your hearts; and again: If anyone has ears to hear, let him listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches. And what does the Spirit say? Come my sons, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. Hurry, while you have the light of life, so that death s darkness may not overtake you. And the Lord as he seeks the one who will do his work among the throng of people to whom he makes that appeal, says again: Which of you wants to live to the full; who loves long life and the enjoyment of prosperity? And, if when you hear this you say, I do, God says to you: If you desire true and everlasting life, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceit; turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. And when you have done these things my eyes will be upon you and my ears will be attentive to your prayers; and before you call upon my name I shall say to you: Behold, I am here. What could be more delightful, dearest brothers, than the voice of our Lord s invitation to us? In his loving kindness he reveals to us the way of life. And so, girded with faith and the performance of good works, let us follow in his paths by the guidance of the Gospel; then we shall deserve to see him who has called us into his kingdom. If we wish to attain a dwelling-place in his kingdom we shall not reach it unless we hasten there by our good deeds. Just as there exists an evil fervor, a bitter spirit, which divides us from God and leads us to hell, so there is a good fervour which sets us apart from evil inclinations and leads us toward God and eternal life. Monks should put this fervour into practice with an overflowing love: that is, they should surpass each other in mutual esteem, accept their weaknesses, either of body or of behaviour, with the utmost patience; and vie with each other in acceding to requests. No one should follow what he considers to be good for himself, but rather what seems good for another. They should display brotherly love in a chaste manner; fear God in a spirit of love; revere their abbot with a genuine and submissive affection. Let them put Christ before all else; and may he lead us all to everlasting life. From The Office of Readings From the Rule of Benedict, abbot THAT IN ALL THINGS GOD MAY BE GLORIFIED! PAGE 2

3 ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH! PA R I S H A N N O U N C E M E N T S 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. With your help we can make certain everyone is taken care of. Thank you! For sacramental emergencies, please call , ext. 6 ATTENTION PARISHIONERS PRAYER IS A BEAUTIFUL GIFT! Totus Tuus is coming to our parish and I am asking all parishioners to consider being an Intercessor for our summer program. Please pray for and provide spiritual assistance to the TEAM, the youth, the volunteers and Fr. Eckert, our pastor. Consider committing to daily or weekly prayer in whatever way you might like: offer Masses, holy hours, rosaries, chaplets, offer a day of fasting the possibilities are numerous. May God bless you! OFFERTORY COLLECTION Budgeted Offertory June 29th & 30th Deficit $ 7,600 $ 6,007 ($ 1,593) It is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts 20:35 BE SURE TO VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT You may view the bulletin online, visit Facebook, listen to Fr. Eckert s and other archived homilies, view our pictures, learn about vocations, find interesting links, and read other information about our parish and events. Totus Tuus Camp: Sunday, July 14th Friday, July 19th FACEBOOK SILENCE BEFORE MASS Silence can foster reverence and reflection. Before Mass begins, a time of silence is commendable in the church, t h e s a c r i s t y, a n d i n adjacent areas so that all may be disposed to carry out the sacred actions in a devout and fitting manner. Sacred silence, as a part of the celebration, is also to be observed at the designated times: for example, after each invitation to pray, at the conclusion of each reading, after the homily, and after Communion. From Liturgical Norms Of the Diocese of Charlotte UT IN OMNIBUS GLORIFICETUR DEUS! To keep up with the latest news and information in real time, join our Facebook page by visiting our web site, and selecting the Join us on Facebook tab. If you have recently moved or changed your phone number or address, please call Andrée in the Parish Office at or at: stjohnchurch@windstream.net, with your updated information. Thanks! Bulletin deadlines are Wednesdays by 12:00 noon, in writing. Please submit announcements to stjohnchurch@windstream.net, attn Bulletin, or bring to Andrée in the Parish Office. PAGE 3

4 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME! PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS / OTHER OUR CELEBRANT THIS COMING WEEK IS MSGR. CHRIS LATHEM WELCOME MONSIGNOR! FAITH FORMATION MEDIA RESOURCES We have several DVDs available for individual viewing. If any adult member of the parish would like to borrow any of the following DVDs please contact Theresa in the Parish Office at stjohnff@windstream. You can then visit the office and sign the DVD out. Catholicism (5 disc set) Fr. Robert Barron Eucharist Fr. Robert Barron Seven Deadly Sins/Seven Lively Virtues Fr. Robert Barron A Parent s Guide: Teaching the Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality Catholic Parents Online Five Non-Negotiables (CD) Tim Staples DIOCESAN SUPPORT APPEAL Some day you, or someone you know, will be helped because of a DSA-funded ministry. It is never too late to make a contribution. You can donate online at or by returning the pledge form that you received in the mail. WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER In today s Gospel, Jesus sends the 72 out to tell the people the good news. We are each called by Christ to go out to all the world and tell the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You may be the only gospel that others ever hear. Do we reflect the love of Christ in our words and our actions? Is it reflected in our relationships, especially our marriage relationship? Let God transform you marriage so that it can shine the love of God for all to see. The Family Life Commission is Serving COFFEE, DONUTS & WARM HOSPITALITY THIS SUNDAY after the 8:30am Mass Mass Schedule Correction: Mass on Tuesday, July 9 th will be at 8:30am, not 7:00am as reported on page 1 of this bulletin. PARISH LIFE AT A GLANCE Mon July 8 6:30pm Schola Choir Practice, Church Tue July 9 6:30pm Schola Choir Practice, Church Wed July 10 Thur July 11 6:30pm Summer Sizzler Series for Women, Parish Center Fri July 12 Sat July 13 9:30am K of C, Social Hall The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are Sept , 2013 in Winston- Salem, NC and Nov. 1-3, 2013 in Atlantic Beach, NC. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: NCMarriageDiscovery.org or contact William & ElizabethNickles at applications@ncmarriagediscovery.org or MASS INTENTIONS SANCTUARY LIGHTS In order that Mass Intentions & Sanctuary Lights may be accurately recorded and accounted for, they must be made in person during office hours. If you are homebound, please call and we can help you secure a Mass time or lights. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. THAT IN ALL THINGS GOD MAY BE GLORIFIED PAGE 4

5 ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH! FAITH FORMATION ADULT FAITH FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES Attention Ladies of the Parish Summer Sizzler Series Thursday, July 11 at 6:30pm Parish Center Living Room Ladies, we are all called to be saints as beautifully expressed by St. Josemaria Escriva. It s not too late to join this series. Whether you missed one, two or three sessions you are welcome! Our last talk will be on Bright and Cheerful Homes inspired through the teachings of St. Josemaria Escriva. So please join us for our next session on July 11. ATTENTION PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS Be sure to pick up your Partners in Faith JULY Calendar (back of the church on the table in vestibule) this calendar has fun and simple suggestions for each day of the week that will encourage spiritual learning and growth during the summer. Note: Our location has changed we will be in the parish center on July 11, As St. Josemaria says, "The Christian vocation consists in making heroic verse out of the prose of each day." Men of St. John the Baptist St. John's Men's Fellowship sessions have concluded for the summer. The men s group will resume after Labor Day. Watch your bulletin for announcements of dates and times. For more information call Bob Then at or Greg Lobas at TOTUS TUUS HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET? JULY 14 19TH, 2013 Totus Tuus starts this coming Sunday evening for 7 th through 12 th graders and Monday morning for 1 st through 6 th graders! Parents and youth, register/enroll now for Sunday, July 14 through Friday, July 19, Totus Tuus, Totally Yours, is a fun and energetic parish-based summer catechetical program a week long parish mission for Catholic youth (grades 1st 6th and 7th 12th) led by college aged teams of two men and two women. Registration forms are available in the back of the church BLUE FORM.! Questions? Please contact Theresa Fitch in the parish office. UT IN OMNIBUS GLORIFICETUR DEUS! PAGE 5

6 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME! PARISH / DIOCESE / OTHER SAVE THE DATE - YOU ARE INVITED! This 2-day Christ-centered event brings together over 11,000 Catholics from across the southeast, beginning on Friday evening with a welcome by His Excellency, Bishop Peter Jugis of the Diocese of Charlotte, followed by an ensemble of sacred music and an address by our keynote speaker. On Saturday, the morning starts with a Eucharistic Procession through downtown Charlotte, followed by a Holy Hour with a reflection. All Catholic churches, sodalities and prayer groups are invited to bring a banner representing their church or group, to carry in the procession. The individualized tracks for adults (in both English and Spanish), children (grades 1-5), middle school (grades 6-8), and high school (grades 9-12), kick off in the late morning and continue through the afternoon. The Eucharistic Congress ends on Saturday afternoon with all participants coming together for the celebration of the Most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. For more information, please visit THAT IN ALL THINGS GOD MAY BE GLORIFIED PAGE 6