First Reading: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 Second Reading: James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 Gospel: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

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1 Sunday, September 2, 2018 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time I am the vine, you are the branches. Saint Isaac Jogues Parish is a branch of the true vine, Jesus Christ. Our goal is to continue to build the kingdom of God while recognizing the need to remain in Christ. God has chosen us to go forth and bear much fruit, through our ministries of Liturgy, Faith Formation, Service, Stewardship, and Evangelization We are challenged to balance God s laws with our love of others. Sometimes, like the Pharisees, we place rules and conditions on how we share our love and who is worthy of receiving the gifts and love we have to offer. Jesus is both faithful to the law of Moses and to the immediate needs of the people before him. He is the perfect example of a hearer and doer of God s word. Today we are called to be and do the same. Sue Robb, Celebration Publications First Reading: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 Second Reading: James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 Gospel: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, SUMMER HOURS (May 25 - September 28) Monday-Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

2 From From the ThePastor Pastor Blessings on your Labor Day weekend! This Monday we celebrate the dignity of work and workers and our young people return to school. (I think the parents are more excited than the children!) Recently I was reminded of a story that took place shortly after World War II. A group of Germans were restoring one of the cathedrals in England that has been devastated by the Luftwaffe bombings. In the church was a large statue of Jesus, only his hands had been blown off from the air attack from the war. At the bottom of the statue were the words, Come to Me, but they didn t seem to fit now that Christ was without hands. After some time of reflection, those restoring the statue decided that they would leave the statue without the hands and placed a plaque with the words: God has no hands but yours. It was a reference from a prayer written by St. Teresa of Avila, which can be found on page 5. On this Sunday where we are reminded to be not just hearers of the word, but doers of the Word, may we be Christ s hands and feet to the world. Peace, Fr. Brian Preparation for Next Sunday Readings for the TwentyThird Sunday in Ordinary Time - Cycle B, Worship 937 Isaiah 35:4-7a God s saving power brings springs of water to the desert. James 2:1-5 Do not distinguish between rich and poor, but see as God sees. Mark 7:31-37 Jesus restores speech and hearing by opening a new way. Our Parish Staff Our Parish Staff Pastor Rev. Brian P. Nolan Enlightened Director Ashley Powers Parish Manager Richard T. Balog, Jr. Office Coordinator JoAnn Gier Coordinator of Elementary Faith Formation, Worship, & Missions Jane O Hara Parish Administrative Secretary Janet Wheat Coordinator of Youth Ministry & Middle School Faith Formation Jessica Schlee Coordinator of Liturgical Music Paul Binko Reign Down Director Chris Montcalmo Facilities Maintenance Ross Cooke Facilities Maintenance George Balladarsch Bulletin Editor Elizabeth Zongker bulletin@sij.org Bulletin Deadline: Monday at 5:00 PM

3 Parish Life Monday, September 3 (Labor Day): The Parish Office is closed for the Labor Day holiday. Daily Mass is at 9:00 AM in the church. Tuesday, September 4: Eucharistic Adoration: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM in the Seton Chapel. Haiti Committee meeting: 7:00 PM in the hall. Thursday, September 6: Holy Hour: 6:00 PM in the church. Reign Down rehearsal: 7:00 PM in the church. Friday, September 7 (First Friday): Eucharistic Adoration: 9:30 AM - 12:00 Noon in the Seton Chapel. The Parish Office closes at 12:30 PM. Saturday, September 8: Boy Scout Crab Feast: 7:00 PM in the hall. Sacraments Reconciliation: Saturday, 2:30-3:30 PM Baptism: Call the Parish Office at or visit the parish website at for information. Reservations are required. Marriage: Couples are reminded of the Archdiocesan requirement of meeting with the priest or deacon six months in advance of the wedding date. For the Sick and Homebound: Please inform the parish when someone is in the hospital or homebound and in need of a visit, the sacrament of the sick, or Communion. SIJ Youth Ministry... YOUTH MINISTRY & CONFIRMATION SCHEDULE Monday, September 17 High School Drop-in resumes, 7:00-8:30 PM Sunday, September 23 First Confirmation class, 3:00-6:30 PM Saturday, October 13 First Elementary School Youth Group, 9:00 AM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY: Registration will be available soon! Elementary School YM will be held from 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon on the following Saturdays: October 13, December 1, January 26, March 30, and May 4. MIDDLE SCHOOL EDGE will be on Sundays beginning on September 16, from 10:10-11:10 AM. Registration is needed for this program. To register, please visit and go to Faith Formation. Register for your child s grade. You can also register by visiting the Parish Office. HIGH SCHOOL DROP-IN KICK OFF FIESTA will be on Monday, September 17, from 7:00-8:30 PM in the Kateri Room. Enjoy some tacos and reconnect with friends! YOUTH MINISTRY CONTACT INFORMATION Jessica Schlee ext jschlee@sij.org

4 Saint Isaac Jogues Catholic Church Facts and Figures $ August 25 & 26, 2018 Attendance...1,244 Offertory...$9, SIJ Capital Improvements...$3, Poor Box (St. Vincent Child Care)...$ Faith Formation News Please register for Faith Formation online ( or at the Parish Office. HOME STUDY: Register now for the year! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! If you would like to serve in our Elementary School Faith Formation classes as a lead or aide, please contact Jane O Hara at johara@sij.org. CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION: Please register your rising 9th graders for the Confirmation program. Anyone in high school who has not been confirmed, please call the Parish Office to register. For information about volunteering or Confirmation, please contact Jessica Schlee at jschlee@sij.org or FAITH FORMATION SCHEDULE: Sunday, September 16 Faith Formation Opening Mass, 9:00 AM in the church First Faith Formation classes, 10:10-11:10 AM in the Cronin Center and hall Sunday, September 23 Faith Formation classes, 10:10-11:10 AM in the Cronin Center and hall First Confirmation class, 3:00-6:30 PM Sunday, September 30 Faith Formation classes, 10:10-11:10 AM in the Cronin Center and hall FAITH FORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION Jane O Hara ext johara@sij.org Jessica Schlee ext jschlee@sij.org Janet Wheat ext jwheat@sij.org Office hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM; Friday, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Liturgy Corner Frequently asked question How do I tell my non-catholic friends and family that they can t receive Communion? This is one of the most challenging questions and situations for all of us. We will spend this entire Liturgy month on this topic. Corner Whenever we invite someone to join us for Mass, our hope is they have a great experience. Our faith means a great deal to us and we want to share it with others. We pray for good music, stellar preaching and friendly faces. But if we haven t fully prepared our guest, a very awkward moment may ensue. The Catholic Church rightly teaches that those at Mass who are not Catholic or who are not in a state of grace should abstain from receiving the Eucharist and instead, ask for a blessing or make a spiritual communion. Oftentimes non-catholic visitors tend to view this as a slight of sorts or as a judgmental lack of hospitality or charity on the part of the Church when, in fact, nothing could be further from the truth. Next week we will hear more on this. Mark Hart, Behold the Mystery

5 Upcoming Events and Information JUBILEE 50 NEWS IMPORTANT DATES Saturday, October 6 Anniversary Gala Sunday, October 28 Concluding Mass for 50th Anniversary 50th ANNIVERSARY GALA! Tickets are now available for the Golden Jubilee Gala. The gala will be held on Saturday, October 6, at the Boumi Temple. Tickets cost $85 per person. Please call the Parish Office for more information. LABOR DAY: The Parish Office is CLOSED on Monday, September 3, for the Labor Day holiday. Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 AM in the church. Parish Offices will re-open on Tuesday, September 4, at 8:30 AM. The POOR BOX COLLECTION next weekend will support the work of the Our Daily Bread. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: As you celebrate the Labor Day holiday, the SVDP society once again asks the SIJ parishioners to reflect on how you can assist and care for those in our community who are most vulnerable and in need. The pantry is in great need of donations of juice, coffee, tea, canned meats, tuna, fruit, pasta, detergent, and paper products. Please drop off any of these items at the rear of the church before Mass, it will greatly assist the pantry in performing the Lord s mission to help the poor. The next food distribution is Wednesday, September 12, in the hall between 9:30-11:30 AM. FLU CLINIC Sunday, September 9 from 8:15 AM - 12:30 PM Thanks to the team at the neighborhood Safeway Pharmacy, preventative flu shots will be administered before and during the Sunday morning Masses. Recipients must be age nine and above. Most insurances and Medicare participants can receive this FREE of charge! Please bring all medical AND prescription cards with you. Prayer by St. Teresa of Avila Lord Christ, You have no body on earth but ours, No hands but ours, No feet but ours. Ours are the eyes through which your compassion Must look out on the world. Ours are the feet by which you may still Go about doing good. Ours are the hands with which You bless people now. Bless our minds and bodies, That we may be a blessing to others. AMEN THE INTERNATIONAL WEEK OF PRAYER AND FASTING coalition is asking for individuals, families, prayer groups and parishes to unite for nine days (September 29 - October 7) of prayer and fasting for the following goals: conversion of all peoples and nations, to build a culture of life, to defend the sanctity of marriage and family life, to pray for peace and to implore God s mercy. For the opening day, on Saturday, September 29, you are invited to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM for the International Day of Prayer. Registration is FREE, but please register online at to receive a free prayer card at the Basilica event. VISIT US ON FACEBOOK! Keep up with parish news and interact with fellow parishioners on our Facebook page: SIJParish/.

6 Upcoming Events and Information continued... UPCOMING BUS TRIPS WITH THE YOUNG AND THE REST OF US DELAWARE PARK CASINO: Enjoy a trip to the Delaware Park Casino on Wednesday, September 26. The bus will leave the SIJ parking lot at 9:00 AM and return at 5:00 PM. The cost is $28 per person and includes a $30 credit to use at the casino. For reservations, please call Lynn Carper at and leave a message. A GUIDED TOUR OF BALTIMORE CHURCHES: Join the Young and the Rest of Us and take a guided tour of Lovely Lane United Methodist Church, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. The trip is on Monday, October 15, with the bus leaving SIJ at 8:00 AM and returning at 5:00 PM. The cost is $84 per person. The cost includes the bus, guided tours, lunch at Ikaros restaurant in Greek town, and taxes and tips. For reservations, please call Lynn Carper at and leave a message. No refunds 30 days prior unless your seat is sold. ATTENTION CASSEROLE BAKERS: Pans are available outside the vesting room. Please bring frozen casseroles to the church during weekend Masses or to the Cronin Center during weekday office hours. Please label pans for ODB or Beans and Bread. Beans and Bread casseroles will be delivered on Tuesday, September 4. Our Daily Bread casseroles will be delivered on Thursday, September DAYS FOR LIFE: From September 26 through November 4, everyone is invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life. Stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way on the sidewalk, Belair Road at the Belair Beltway Plaza. Help spread the word about this important community outreach. For more information, please contact Tina Bauman at To sign up to volunteer, please visit fullerton/. Pregnant, Need Help? Call the Gabriel Network ANGEL-OK, Birthright Suffering Post-Abortion Stress? Call Rachel s Vineyard Baltimore/Project Rachel or rvbaltimore@archbalt.org. End of Life Issues? Contact the National Catholic Bioethics Centers at resources/ncbc-offers-free-ethics-consultations or VOLUNTEERS NEEDED in the following areas: Pre-K Assistant - Sundays, 10:00-11:15 AM from September 16 to April 28 - Help setup classroom and assist lead teacher, Ruth Poremski. RCIA - If you are interested in walking with individuals interested in joining the Catholic faith and would like to be a part of our RCIA team. Session dates are still being decided. Our hope is that no one would present more than once a month. Walking with Purpose - A brand new and exciting Bible study for women is coming to SIJ beginning in October. Help is needed to plan and facilitate this endeavor. Family Ministry - Help plan and execute upcoming parish events for families in October and December. HAITI SISTER PARISH: What do our dollars for our sister parish in Haiti really do? According to Fr. Jude s annual report, dollars given specifically to the school feeding program provided hot lunches for 625 elementary aged students four times weekly and 160 middle-schoolers two to three times weekly. This past March, our parish mission team witnessed excellent stewardship of food/fuel resources for this ambitious program. Contributions, not made specifically to the feeding program, were used to pay modest salaries to teachers, catechists and sacristans who directly serve all members of our sister parish. Feeding body, mind and spirit have always been the focus of our loving outreach to Haiti.

7 Upcoming Events and Information continued... BINGO IS BACK! Bingo will be back starting Monday, September 10, at 11:30 AM in the hall. Bring a brown bag lunch. Snacks and drinks are provided in the package price. Please call Teddie Betkey at for more information. THE KNITTING AND CROCHETING CIRCLE will meet on Thursday, September 13, from 1:30-3:00 PM in the Kateri Room. Donations of yarn or funds are appreciated and needed. This mission supports hospitals, hospices, children, veterans, and others who may be in need, sick, or sorrowing. The ministry meets the second Thursday of every month. Drop-ins (new or experienced yarn crafters) are always welcome. IHM CONCERT SERIES presents The U.S. Army Field Band on Sunday, September 16, at 4:00 PM in the Immaculate Heart of Mary church. This spectacular organization invites you to experience a mixed performers chamber music concert, featuring various performers from The Concert Band and the Soldiers Chorus. Along with special guests, these Soldier-Musicians will present a quintet, trio, Aria and songs by composers: Handel, Haydn, Brahms and Prokofiev. Free and open to the public. The church is located at 8501 Loch Raven Boulevard, Towson, MD 21286, Prayer to Begin a School Year God of wisdom and might, we praise you for the wonder of our being, for mind, body and spirit. Be with our children as they begin a new school year. Bless them and their teachers and staff. Give them strength and grace as their bodies grow; wisdom and knowledge to their minds as they search for understanding; and peace and zeal to their hearts. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. From Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, published September ANNUAL CRAB FEAST: The Boy Scout Troop 124 Alumni Association presents their 2nd Annual Crab Feast on Saturday, September 8, from 7:00-11:00 PM in the SIJ hall. Tickets are $48 per person or $450 for a table of 10. The event will be catered by Conrad s Crabs and includes all-you-can-eat crabs, pit beef, corn-onthe-cob, crab soup, hot and cold buffet items, beer, wine, and sodas. Entertainment includes raffles, auctions, and a 50/50 raffle. Proceeds benefit the Troop 124 New Bus Fund in support of our growing scout unit here at St. Isaac Jogues. To purchase tickets or donate items for the raffles/auction, please contact Ryan Bromwell at K RUN & FUN WALK: Join the annual Jessica Meredith Jacobsen 5K Memorial Run and Fun Walk on Saturday, September 22, at 8:00 AM at The Immaculate Conception Church in Towson. This race has been organized by the Knights of Columbus Council #4011 (Father O Neill Council) in Lutherville and memorializes Jessica Meredith Jacobsen, who died tragically in 2007 as a result of domestic abuse. The event supports The House of Ruth and the ICS Tuition Assistance Fund. To register, please visit com/jmj-5k-race. SAVE THE DATE: The next blood drive will be on Tuesday, November 6, from 1:00-6:00 PM. More details to come. JOIN CUB SCOUT PACK 124: New for 2018, Cub Scout Pack 124 has become a family pack providing a fun atmosphere where boys and girls in Kindergarten through fifth grade can begin to learn important life values. Through specially designed adventures, children will begin to build strong character traits around leadership, friendship, honesty, and reverence. Coupled with an expanded outdoor program and environmental conservation, scouts develop a connection to the world around them. Pack 124 meets in the hall on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:00 PM. For more information, please contact Committee Chair Robert Maul at maulrw@nih.gov or Cub Master Jason Drake at jasonrobertdrake@gmail.com.

8 Announced Masses: Saturday 4:00 PM Martin Piepoli req. by Dawn & Anthony Benvenga 7:30 AM Kathryn & John Schubert req. by Carol & George Reda 9:00 AM George Pelczeder req. by Sheila Romero 11:15 AM Bill Leizear req. by Linda Leizear 5:30 PM Mass for the people of SIJ Monday 9:00 AM Andrew Gall, Jr. Other Masses Request req. by Betty Gall & family this Week: deceased; SI Special Intention (birthday, healing, thank you, etc.) Thomas Castello Sr., req. by Jerry Moudry Dorothy & Michael Beczkowski, req. by Dorothy Weidner Christopher Skarupa, req. by Dorothy Weidner Harry B. Weidner Jr., req. by Dorothy Weidner Ignatius Coraro, req. by Dorothy Weidner Mary Jane Hightower, req. by Mary Ellen & Jack Zimmerman Louise Geiser, req. by Frank & Paula Bonomo Lily Bonomo, req. by Frank & Paula Bonomo Ernest J. Kern, req. by Lois & Sonny Gentile SI Michele Munley, req. by Gerry Frattali SI Fr. Brian Nolan, req. by Linda Geelhaar (5 Masses) SI Fr. Steven Roth, req. by Linda Geelhaar (2 Masses) In Prayer Please Remember... Tuesday 9:00 AM Vera Blake req. by Russell Blake Wednesday 9:00 AM Ida Greller req. by Janice Logue Thursday 9:00 AM Joseph Jennings, Sr. req. by the Jennings family Friday 9:00 AM Edwin & Gertrude Becker req. by Carolyn & Gene Fisher Next Weeks Schedule Next Week s Schedule September 8 & 9, 2018 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - Cycle B SATURDAY Confessions 2:30 PM Fr. William Foley Mass 4:00 PM Fr. William Foley SUNDAY 7:30 AM Fr. Larry Johnson 9:00 AM Fr. Brian Nolan 11:15 AM Fr. Brian Nolan 5:30 PM Fr. Brian Nolan Partner Parish Mass Schedules Immaculate Heart of Mary Saturday: 4:30 & 6:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 & 10:15 AM, & 12:00 noon St. Joseph, Fullerton Saturday: 4:30 PM Sunday: 7:00, 8:30 & 10:30 AM, & 12:30 PM St. Thomas More Saturday: 4:30 PM Sunday: 8:30 & 11:00 AM St. Ursula Saturday: 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 AM

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