THE LITURGICAL WEEK. Saturday, February 12 4:30 p.m. - Deceased parents of the Davis-Smith-Winn families Sunday, February 13

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1 St. John the Baptist Catholic Church `! Page 1 THE LITURGICAL WEEK Mass Intentions Saturday, February 12 4:30 p.m. - Deceased parents of the Davis-Smith-Winn families Sunday, February 13 8:30 a.m - John Mills 11:00 a.m.- Jay Tirre 12:30 p.m. - The People Monday, February 14 - Barbara Buffington Tuesday, February 15 - No Mass Intention Wednesday, February 16 5:15 p.m. - Ed Foster Thursday, February 17 8:30 a.m. - John Mills Friday, February 18 8:30 a.m. - Jim Kenny Saturday, February 19 4:30 p.m. - Rick Otto Sunday, February 20 8:30 a.m. - Bob & Suanne Then 11:00 a.m. - Thomas Dowling 12:30 p.m. - The People Confessions Wednesdays from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. Saturdays from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. ~ St. John the Baptist (John 1:29) Devotions Adoration Wednesday at 5:45 p.m. Morning Prayer After Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Divine Mercy Chaplet after Morning Prayer on Monday The Sanctuary Lights are lit this week for: The Davis Family Prayers for our sick & shut-in: Marianne Brown Dan Donovan Margaret Crater Hazel Creeser Rose Falise Carmela Gasperi Vivian Grames Alice Lizak Mary Ellen Lynch Rachael Moffitt Adam Palmer Tom Riggs Rose Marie Ross Joe Schlueter Pat Schlueter Lucille Vollmuth Lawrence Vollmuth Regina Hersey Bette Dunne Jack Daunt The repose for the Soul of: Stanley Modzelesky U t i n o m n i b u s g l o r i f i c e t u r d e u s

2 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time! Page 2 SPIRITUAL READING & REFLECTION Next Sunday s Gospel Reading Matthew 5: Jesus said to his disciples: You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I say to you, offer no resistance to one who is evil. When someone strikes you on your right cheek, turn the other one as well. If anyone wants to go to law with you over your tunic, hand over your cloak as well. Should anyone press you into service for one mile, go for two miles. Give to the one who asks of you, and do not turn your back on one who wants to borrow. persecute you, You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for t h o s e w h o that you may be children of your heavenly Father, for he makes his sun rise on the bad and the good, and causes rain to fall on the just and the unjust. For if you love those who love you, what recompense will you have? Do not the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet your brothers only, what is unusual about that? Do not the pagans do the same? So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect. Saints of the Week Cyril, monk, and Methodius, bishop February 14 th Constantine, already burdened by many hardships, became ill. At one point during his extended illness, he experienced a vision of God and began to sing this verse: My spirit rejoiced and my heart exulted because they told me we shall go into the house of the Lord. Afterward he remained dressed in the vestments that were to be venerated later, and rejoiced for an entire day, saying: From now on, I am not the servant of the emperor or of any man on earth, but of almighty God alone. Before, I was dead, now I am alive and I shall live for ever. Amen. The following day, he assumed the monastic habit and took the religious name Cyril. He lived the life of a monk for fifty days. When the time came for him to set out from this world to the peace of his heavenly homeland, he prayed to God with his hands outstretched and his eyes filled with tears: O Lord, my God, you have created the choirs of angels and spiritual powers; you have stretched forth the heavens and established the earth, creating all that exists from nothing. You hear those who obey your will and keep your commands in holy fear. Hear my prayer and protect your faithful people, for you have established me as their unsuitable and unworthy servant. Keep them free from harm and the worldly cunning of those who blaspheme you. Build up your Church and gather all into unity. Make your people known for the unity and profession of their faith. Inspire the hearts of your people with your word and your teaching. You called us to preach the Gospel of your Christ and to encourage them to lives and works pleasing to you. I now return to you, your people, your gift to me. Direct them with your powerful right hand, and protect them under the shadow of your wings. May all praise and glorify your name, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Once he had exchanged the gift of peace with everyone, he said: Blessed be God, who did not hand us over to our invisible enemy, but freed us from his snare and delivered us from perdition. He then fell asleep in the Lord at the age of forty-two. The Patriarch commanded all those in Rome, both the Greeks and Romans, to gather for his funeral. They were to chant over him together and carry candles; they were to celebrate his funeral as if he had been a pope. This they did. Excerpt from The Office of Readings That in all things god may be glorified

3 St. John the Baptist Catholic Church `! Page 3 PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 Facebook 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. A very sincere Thank You to all of our parishioners who participated in our Youth s Souper Bowl of Caring Yet again, our parish has reached into their hearts and reached out to those in need. Our Youth will present a check, on behalf of our parish, for $655 to the Feed a Kid program of Thermal Belt Outreach. May God bless each of you for your gift of caring. Offertory Collection February 5 th & 6 th $5, Thus says the Lord: Share your bread with the hungry, shelter the oppressed and the homeless; clothe the naked when you see them, and do not turn your back on your own. Isaiah 58: 7 Feb 13 th Feb 18 th --19th Feb 20 th Youth Group Calendar Youth Group Meets Ice Skating & Lock In Youth Group Meets ATTN YOUTH: Per our agreement---if you cannot attend any Sunday youth group you are to text Mrs Fitch by 1:00 PM Offertory Envelopes Anyone interested in receiving Offertory Envelopes, please call the church office at , give us your name and address and we will leave the envelope box in the lobby of the church with your name on it. IMPORTANT: If you have picked up a box of envelopes with someone else s name on it, please return it to the office and get the correct box with the envelope number assigned to your name. We need to match the member name to the envelope number for correct tax accounting purposes. Thank you. NOTICE: Whoever has envelop numbers 1010, 1127 and 1159, PLEASE call the office and give us your name with the envelope number so that your account can be recorded properly. Need assistance getting to the church from your car? Let the Knights of Columbus help! One of our Knights will be driving a golf cart around the parking lot before the 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday Masses. Just give him a signal and enjoy the ride! U t i n o m n i b u s g l o r i f i c e t u r d e u s

4 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time! Page 4 PARISH EVENTS MARK YOUR CALENDARS SATURDAY, MARCH 19 TH FEAST OF ST JOSEPH Join us for our next Centennial Event hosted by The Knights of Columbus, Family Life Commission & St John s Youth Group A Taste of Ireland MEETS A Taste of Italy details TBA May the best day of your past be the worst day of your future. --Irish Blessing Upcoming Mass Schedule Change Monday - Feb Mass Cancelled. Morning Prayer in the Presence of the Blessed Sacrament at 8:30am. RCIA & CCC CLASSES FEBRUARY 14, 2011 NO CLASS Valentine s Day FEBRUARY 15, 2011 CLASS *TUESDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2011 CLASS FEBRUARY 28, 2011 CLASS Tuesday - Feb Mass Cancelled. Morning Prayer in the Presence of the Blessed Sacrament at 8:30am. PARISH LIFE AT A GLANCE Mon. Feb RCIA Class, Cancelled Catholic Candidates for Confirmation, Cancelled Tues. Feb. 15 7:00 7:00 RCIA Class, Parish Center Catholic Candidates for Confirmation, Social Hall Wed. Feb. 16 6:00 Faith Formation Classes Thurs. Feb Fri. Feb Sat. Feb SCHOLA CHOIR Practice Monday & Tuesday 6:30pm YOUTH GROUP Youth Group Meets Feb. 13th 5:30pm That in all things god may be glorified

5 St. John the Baptist Catholic Church `! Page 5 DIOCESAN / OUTSIDE ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS Pastoral Council Meeting This Sunday February 13 9:45 AM in the Parish Social Hall Catholic Social Services Refugee Assistance Program Imagine how you would feel if you and your family left your home and everything you knew due to war, persecution or natural disasters. In addition to its other important work, Catholic Social Services assists in the Refugee Resettlement of Families. They offer employment services, vocational training of individuals, help with immigration paperwork and English as a second language (ESL classes). To learn more or to volunteer, call Svetlana Gundorin at ext. 26. CSS - Gala For Hope Feb. 14th Catholic Social Services Asheville office invites you to support our clients and our programs by attending the annual GALA FOR HOPE March 5, 2011 at the Crowne Plaza Resort in Asheville. Tickets are $50 per person which includes dinner, live & silent auctions as well as dancing to entertainment by the Common Saints band. Please call Holly Carter at ext 12 to purchase your tickets and/or reserve your table for you and your friends. Feb 13th Interested Catholics may call Deacon Joe Fugere at: or him at: joegloriafugere@gmail.com. The deacon will be happy to answer any questions or give you guidance. U t i n o m n i b u s g l o r i f i c e t u r d e u s

6 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time! Page 6 PRIESTLY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS ARE YOU BEING CALLED? If today you hear his voice, harden not your heart. Psalm 95 Do not be afraid to become who God has created you to be. Consider following Christ as a priest or in consecrated life. Call the Vocation Office at or Father Winslow. Suggested Links Diocese of Charlotte Vocations All vocations including Women Religious, Seminarians, and Deacons Vocations to the Priesthood Considering the Priesthood? Women Religious Want to know more about Sisters today? Deacons The Permanent Diaconate of the Diocese of Charlotte Let yourself be summoned by the love of Christ, recognize his voice which rings in the temple of your heart. Have no fear of the fact that the response he requires is radical, because Jesus, who first loved you, is ready to give what he asks of you. If he asks much it is because he knows that you can give much. ~ Pope John Paul II A A Prayer Before the Blessed Sacrament for the Increase of Priestly and Religious Vocations Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Eternal Father, Son of the Virgin Mary, we thank You for offering Your life in sacrifice on the Cross, and for renewing this sacrifice in every Mass celebrated throughout the world. In the Power of the Holy Spirit we adore You and proclaim Your living presence in the Eucharist. We desire to imitate the love You show us in Your death and resurrection, by loving and serving one another. We ask You to call many young people to religious life, and to provide the holy and generous priests that are so needed in Your Church today. Lord Jesus, hear our prayer. Amen. That in all things god may be glorified

7 ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Inclement Weather Policy In the event of serious weather conditions, Diocesan Policy states: During the week, if the local schools are closed the Church office will be closed and any activities for that day will be canceled. Listen to local television and radio stations for school closing announcements. On the weekend, please use your own judgement. Deadline for the submission of bulletin announcements is every Wednesday at 11:00 am. All submissions must be in writing - typed, or ed to: stjohnchurch@windstream.net, attn: Bulletin Teaching Children with Autism READY FOR A RECHARGE? WANT TO GET ON THE RIGHT TRACK? PASSION & PURPOSE LIVE Featuring Matthew Kelly & Musical Guest, Eliot Morris March 12, :00am-4:00pm - Lunch Included Church of the Immaculate Conception th Ave. W, Hendersonville, NC Does God really have a plan for your life? Ready to start living your faith on a deeper level? What does Catholicism have to do with your life? What does it mean for our relationships? Our families? St Matthew s in Charlotte and SPRED (Special Religious Development Program) will present a seminar on Teaching Children with Autism on Saturday, February 26, 2011 from 10:00AM to 2:00 PM. While this seminar recognizes the unique nature of each child with Autism, it will provide tools for educators, including catechists, and caregivers to guide their support for children with Autism. The seminar will be repeated on March 31 st & April 6 th. All sessions are free of charge. For more information, to RSVP, contact: Jan Clemens, Coordinator, Special Religious Development (SPRED)@ JOIN US! YOUR LIFE WON T BE THE SAME! Who is Matthew Kelly? - New York Times bestselling author - One of the world s best speakers spoken in more than 50 countries - Base ticket $ Elite ticket $99.00 includes a Book, DVD,CD, Mass Journal,Rosary, and other other materials. Lunch included with both tickets. Come! Be energized! Invite someone Do not miss this opportunity to hear one of the most dynamic and soughtafter voices of our time! For more information or to register, call: Barbara Wilde or johnwilde@bellsouth.net johnwilde@bellsouth.net St John s Centennial Commemorative Our Centennial Holy Bibles Have Arrived. The Holy Bible with a customized St John s title page is available in the church office. The Holy Bible is a Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition, St Benedict Press burnished Burgandy premium ultrasoft cover. The cost -- $43.00 (tax included) The rewards-- priceless. In addition, we have some very nice clothing items. All clothing items are embroidered with St John s Coat of Arms. The apparel items are a great way to share our beautiful faith and church in unexpected ways! We have ¼ zip sweatshirts, full-zip hooded sweatshirts, polo/golf shirts and long-sleeve buttoned shirts with contrasting collars. All items come in adult XS to XXL and in a wide variety of colors. We welcome you to come by the church office Monday Friday, 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM and take a look at the Bibles, the apparel choices and all other Centennial commemorative items. Any questions, please contact Theresa ext 7.

8 St. John the Baptist Catholic Church To Sing or Not to Sing Here s the Deal Singing at Holy Mass is a noble part of the celebration of the sacrifice of the altar. Over the past 40ish years we have come to settle on a format for Holy Mass that is not necessarily what we are requested to have by the Second Vatican Council. There is a hierarchy of singing, which shouldn t be a surprise considering Catholics have a hierarchy for everything! The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) explains that the diocese of the United States of America employs four options for the entrance chant: 1. the antiphon from the Roman Missal or the Psalm from the Roman Gradual as set to music there or in another musical setting; 2. the seasonal antiphon and Psalm of the Simple Gradual; 3. a song from another collection of psalms and antiphons, approved by the Conference of Bishops or the Diocesan Bishop, including psalms arranged in responsorial or metrical forms; 4. a suitable liturgical song similarly approved by the Conference of Bishops or the Diocesan Bishop. GIRM Footnote: "Care must be taken to ensure the quality, both of the texts and of the melodies, so that what is proposed today as new and creative will conform to liturgical requirements and be worthy of the Church's tradition which, in the field of sacred music, boasts a priceless heritage." from Dies Domini, Pope John Paul II, 31 May 1998, #50] So, what about hymns? Unfortunately, in the past 40ish years good intentioned hymn writers have written hymns that do not conform to the musical, theological, or liturgical needs of the Church but they are entertaining. The old hymns of our faith do, however fall into the necessary categories that lead the faithful to a richer prayer experience. Are all the contemporary hymns written in a poor fashion? Of course not. Many faithful writers are doing their best to provide the modern Church with music that elevates our intellectual and spiritual participation during mass. To be exposed to these hymns does require the faithful to be open to new music. There is no better time to be open than now since very soon the new translations of the mass ordinary will require a change of words and music. Are hymns actually necessary? No. The above hierarchy of music is given to us for the offertory and communion times as well. Many liturgies are using option one more and more often and using hymns sparingly. So, what are we supposed to sing? The parts of the liturgy that the Church asks us to sing, and I add with gusto, are the Lord have mercy, the acclamations and psalms, the Holy, and the Lamb of God. The Gloria has the option of being sung by the choir with the congregation or by the choir alone. Also, if you are in a parish where the priest is comfortable chanting the dialogue parts The Lord be with you etc., then these are places for you to sing as well. So you see, there are many places for the faithful to sing at mass. If hymns are provided in the liturgy please always know that you are invited to sing them with gusto whether the invitation is direct or not. Most churches have number boards so if a cantor is trying to preserve the flow of the mass by announcing only at the beginning and you happen to arrive after that time, please sing. Grab onto those hymns and mass parts like they are special gifts handed to you through the ages by a great grandparent that wanted you to know how special this event is... because they are.