Second Week of Lent. March 16, Msgr. Chet Moczydlowski Pastor. Fr. Timothy Akanson Parochial Vicar. Deacons. Parish Office Hours.

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1 28 Sumter Avenue Summerville, SC Phone: (843) Fax: (843) Website Msgr. Chet Moczydlowski Pastor Fr. Timothy Akanson Parochial Vicar Second Week of Lent March 16, 2014 Deacons Rev. Mr. Jim Walter Rev. Mr. Paul Antor Parish Office Hours Monday - Thursday 9:00AM - 3:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Mass 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 Educational Excellence, Spiritual Strength 226 Black Oak Blvd., Summerville, SC Lisa Tanner, Principal 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. Timothy Akanson, Parochial Vicar 10 Rev. Mr. Jim Walter, Deacon 10 Rev. Mr. Paul Antor, Deacon 10 Sr. Carol Gnau, SSND, Pastoral Associate 17 Ms. Grace Curran, Faith Formation 16 Ms. Anne Bonavente, Youth Minister 21 Mr. Ben Valle, Youth Ministry Asst. 10 Mrs. Jan Antor, Faith Formation 23 Dr. David Friddle, Music Ministry 15 Mrs. Beth Tuchfarber, Administration 11 Mrs. Dianna Mahoney, Secretary 10 Mrs. Stephanie Sharib, Admin Asst. 10 Mrs. Debra Schmitz, Child/Fam. Programs 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 weekly liturgies; 3.) Regular and identifiable support of the parish; 4.) Involvement in at least one parish ministry, program, activity or organization. These criteria are used to verify parishioner status for: sponsorship; parochial schools; participation in sacramental, educational, pastoral and social ministries, activities and enrichment programs; and use of facilities and services. Televised Sunday Mass ~ On ABC family station Sunday mornings from 6:30 7:00. Info at: Daily Scripture Readings ~ are available on our web site, on the parish information page, at Franciscanmedia.org, and also at usccb.org. SVdP ~ The direct Helpline Number for St. Vincent de Paul Society is The parish office no longer channels these requests Baptism ~ The next parental prep session will be held at 6:30 pm, Wednesday, April 9th, 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 11am or 7pm on Saturday, or 1pm on Sunday. Please register for the session by contacting the parish office. Godparents and grandparents are also welcome. Avoid the need for a babysitter, attend while still pregnant! 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. 0 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, March 25th, at 7:00pm in Madden Hall. 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 Massed each Sunday for youngsters in Kindergarten through Grade 4. Nursery ~ A Nursery offered for children 1-3 years of age in Madden Hall during the 9:30 & 11:30 Masses. Early Childhood Faith Formation ~ offered for children 3-5 years of age in Madden Hall during the 9:30 & 11:30 Masses. 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. All are always welcome. Contact Bernie at or btourtual@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 ~

3 Our Best Lent he best Lent is one in which we enter the season T wholeheartedly. All too often, people either take on too much or don t take on enough. The solution is to simplify our disciplines, focus our intentions and concentrate more clearly on our spiritual goals. To keep it simple this Lent, try the Plan : one sin, one add-in, one give-up: Concentrate or focus on one sin or fault that is getting in the way of your relationship with God and with others. If you need help in identifying which sin to concentrate on this year, ask God in prayer to reveal it to you. Also consider the 7 deadly sins which engender other sins or other vices. They are pride, greed, envy, wrath (anger), lust, gluttony and sloth (laziness). Add one positive activity that will deepen your prayer and spiritual life (especially if you think you are too busy to put anything more into an impossibly busy schedule!). Because we are all so busy, it s a good idea to not just pick an add in, but to schedule a regular time when you put it on your calendar so you don t forget. Some ideas include attend Mass in the middle of the week, spend an hour in adoration, read the bible, and/or get up early to pray. Deny yourself something you really like or are attached to. Just make sure it is something that lets you feel the deprivation and is at least a little bit challenging. Make it difficult but doable. ~ Excerpt from In Focus from Our Sunday Visitor LENTEN PRAYER POT Directions: Mold and form clay (available at craft stores) into a shallow bowl or pot. The pot will air-dry in 24 hours then can be painted. Optional: Use a toothpick to make designs or write the year. Each week during Lent, read the scripture, and work together to find the symbol of the prayer for that week Week I - A red heart to remind of God's love for us and that nothing can separate us from his love. Romans 8: 38 & 39 Week II - A small bean to remind us that we are growing in our relationship with God and that we should tend to it the way we would a growing plant. Colossians 1: Week III - An almond, an ancient symbol of patience, to remind us that God is patient with us and that we should be patient with others. Ephesians 4: 2 Week IV - A piece of bread to remind us to share with others. Hebrews 13: 16 Week V - A band aid to remind us to help those who are hurt or sad. I Thessalonians 5: 13b Holy Week - A piece of purple felt to remind us that Jesus is our King. Colossians 1: Easter - A small stone to remind us of the empty tomb and that Jesus is with us. Matthew 28: 1-8; Soup Supper & Stations of the Cross Fridays of Lent Supper begins at 6pm Stations at 7pm. Names below indicate the groups responsible as well as Leader of Stations: Parish volunteers needed for Soup on 4/11 3/21 - Hospitality - Jim Walter 3/28 - Faith Formation - Paul Antor 4/4 - KofC - Jim Walter 4/11 - Parish members - Harv Becker Lenten Order of Penitents ent has undergone many changes L during the past two thousand years of feasts and seasons. In addition to a period of personal penance and spiritual renewal, it has a strong communal dimension as expressed in the concept that we are Companions to one another on the life s Journey. It is also a time of final preparation for those who seek to enter the Church through the Easter Sacraments. In both cases, we realize that we are members of a larger church than just our local parish. By joining the Order of Penitents 2014, you express your desire to take this season seriously and invite the Church to accompany you through the support of our prayers and works of charity. There is NO deadline to enroll. Cards are available in the church Commons or on the parish website. Names are placed upon the altar throughout this holy season. A NOTE OF THANKS Thanks to everyone who helped with the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper in order to make it such a great night! We had a wonderful turnout and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves, especially the children. We would like to thank the Hospitality Team, Event Team, Women s Club and several other Ministries and volunteers that made this event possible. Sincere THANKS to parishioners and friends for joining in our Mardi Gras celebration! LENTEN REMINDER OLD PALMS may be deposited in the box found at the bell tower entrance to the church Commons. These will be burned and used for Ashes next year.

4 FAITH FORMATION Inviting all HS students (9-12 grade) 3/16 - Charla 6-7:30pm, MH 3/23 - Charla 6-7:30pm, MH 3/28 - Serve soup/stations of the Cross 5:30-8pm, MH/Church 3/30 - No HSYM at 6pm For more information, contact Anne Bonavente at youth@sjbsummerville.org or Check out the Youth Calendar of events on the Parish Website: Middle School Youth All teens are invited to the next ONE meeting at SCS THIS Wednesday, March 19th at 6:15 pm. Youth Ministry Steubenville Atlanta Summer 2014 Youth Conference Tennessee Whitewater Rafting All High School students from grades 9-12 are invited! The Conference (presented by Life Teen) is July 11-13, 2014 at Gwinnett Convention Center in Duluth, GA. We will head to Atlanta early Friday morning. After the conference on Sunday, we will drive up to Tennessee for water rafting on Monday morning. We will be back in SC on Monday night between 9-10pm, July 14th. Total cost is $375. For more information, please contact Anne Bonavente at youth@sjbsummerville.org. Rice Bowls Catholic Relief Services is once again sponsoring its annual program that offers the opportunity to directly help hungry children. Our contributions are directed to those who so greatly suffer in the many refugee camps located in strife torn areas around the world where the poorest of the poor try their best to survive. Please make contributions to the Rice Bowl throughout the Lenten season. It is intended to be a constant reminder that every penny can help provide food for a poor child somewhere. Return the Bowls after Easter. They are available at the doors of the church. To learn more about CRS, please visit their web-site at: It s Not too Late to Join Us For Lenten Spiritual Enrichment Sundays 6-7:30 pm Tuesdays 10-11:30am As well as for the Marriage Enrichment Course Tuesdays at 7pm Both programs are held in the Church Commons. First Eucharist Retreat Day First Eucharist Candidates will gather next Saturday, March 22nd, from 9:00AM to 12:00PM, for their special, exciting, spirit-filled Retreat Day. Please keep these youngsters in your prayers. Catholic Young Adult Lenten Evening of Recollection Friday, April 4th ooking for a way to pull away from the busyness of life L for a period of prayer and fellowship with other Catholic young adults? The evening will be held at St. John the Baptist Cathedral on Broad Street, downtown Charleston. It begins with Stations of the Cross at 6:30pm followed by a guided Lenten Meditation, Adoration, Confession, a Special Blessing of the Runners for the Cooper River Bridge Run and Fellowship. There will be an optional Pasta Dinner which participants can purchase for $10. For details, please visit our website: catholicyoungadultsofsc.com or rneubauer@catholic-doc.org. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL IS COMING!! This summer, kids will discover that Jesus love is one-of-a-kind at Weird Animals VBS! Become a part of totally Catholic Vacation Bible School as St. John the Beloved and St. Theresa of the Little Flower join forces at Summerville Catholic School: June 16-20, Adult and teen volunteers are needed to make this a great success! Contact Debra Schmitz at: dschmitz@sjbsummerville.org or

5 ANNOUNCEMENTS ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Next weekend s special collection is for SVdP, a Catholic lay organization that helps women and men grow in their spiritual awareness of the Church s Social Outreach principles and Gospel mandates by offering person-to-person service to those who are suffering and in serious need. Through your generous ongoing support you enable them to help families by providing food and financial assistance for utility and rent bills, etc. Your generous support is always welcome. Please note that an envelope is included in your monthly packet (or a donation item for Online Giving) for most special appeals. In lieu of a second collection, these donations should be placed in the basket that is passed during the Offertory. Always be sure they are clearly marked for the particular intention. 2nd Annual Oyster Roast Saturday, April 5 th 6-10pm Summerville Catholic School Sponsored by SCS Fathers Association This fantastic feast Includes all you can eat oysters, hamburgers, hot dogs, chili, mac & cheese, green beans and bacon, homemade cornbread, iced tea & lemonade. There will be movies, games, and marshmallows to roast! Moms and dads: Get ready for corn hole madness bracket tournament - $10 per team with the winners taking home half the proceeds! Event tickets can be purchased by calling the school, Only $30 per family (4 persons or less) or $15 per individual. Immaculate Conception Church Lenten Parish Mission The Joy of Gospel! with Tony Melendez & The Tony Melendez Ministry Team and Brent Heiser of Good News Ministries Sunday, April 6 through Wednesday, April 9, :00 pm in the church. Additional sessions after the 8:30 am daily Mass and at 2:00 pm M-T-W 510 St James Ave, Goose Creek, SC Ancient Order of Hibernians Annual Céilí March 22 at 6:30pm St. Theresa, McManus Hall Tickets will be available after Masses this weekend. $12 adults in advance ($15 at door), $5 for children 5-12, 4 and under are free! A portion of our proceeds will go to Project St. Patrick to benefit SC Seminarians. Contact Dave Hart for more information at: or Cookies for Kairos For I was Hungry and you fed me I was in prison, and you visited me. Matthew 25:35-36 Why Cookies? One of the many demonstrations of love offered during a three day weekend is an outpouring of cookies. 7,000 Dozen cookies are distributed to the 1,500 prison residents, correctional officers and administrative staff. Included in each bag of cookies is a scripture message. Homemade cookies are a tangible and vital expression of Christ s love and witness from the outside Christian Community. If you are able to help, please contact Jim List at or so that he can arrange to pick them up. Cookies are needed no later than April 3, Theresians Women in Support of Women Reaching out with Gospel Values Are you looking for a way to deepen your spiritual life? Then you are invited to experience THERESIANS, an international organization of women of faith who meet monthly in small, affirming Christian communities to pray, be enlightened challenged and supported. For more information, please contact Mary Jo Daugherty at mjswemson@bellsouth.net or Automated External Defribillator Is located in the church commons. A training session, including CPR, will be scheduled shortly. Please sign the form in the commons this week if you are interested in participating. Bulletin News & Scheduling of Events To submit bulletin announcements or to schedule an event please office@sjbsummerville.org

6 Ministries of Time & Talent Administration Respect Life Collection Counters* St. Vincent de Paul Photography Faith Formation School Advisory Council Adult Faith Formation Community Building Children s Liturgy* Cursillo Nursery* Couple to Couple RCIA/RCIC Family Counseling Student Faith Formation Hospitality Teams Safety/VIRTUS* Liturgical Receptions Vacation Bible School* Members Welcome Youth Ministry* Men s Prayer Group Prayer & Worship MOMS Group Altar Guild Parish & Community Stay connected For details, programs, forms, resources and much more, please visit our website at: Also, Like us on Facebook at: facebook.com/stjohnbelovedsc This tool will keep you up to date of activities going on in the parish! Parish e-news is sent the last week of each month. To receive the Parish E-News, please send your current address to office@sjbsummerville.org. Outreach Schedule Sunday, March 16: Cook team 4: Cook team 4: Nancy Godbout s team, making chili. Meet in Madden Hall kitchen at 8:30am. Bring a bag of cooked rice. Monday, March 17: Serving team 4: Dominic Masocco s team. Meet in Madden Hall at 10:00AM. Serving chili. Parish Events Team Senior s Exercise Group Seniors Lunch Women s Club Young Adults Group Discipleship Bereavement Catholic Scouting Ecumenism Habitat for Humanity Health Ministry & Parish Nurses Kairos Knights of Columbus Meals on Wheels Ministry of Care Centering Prayer Liturgical Art / Environmental Miraculous Medal Novena Liturgical Ministries Eucharistic Ministers* Gift Bearers Greeters Lectors Servers (for adults*) Ushers* Music Ministries Adult Choir Cantor/Song Leader Children s Choir Hand Bell Choir Active Stewardship Please submit this form for more information about the Parish or any of the ministries listed to the left. Please Print Sick & Homebound Visitation If you or someone you know is sick or homebound and would like visitation, please call Sr. Carol Gnau at , ext. 17 or at contact her via at: cgnau@sjbsummerville.org. Name: Address: Phone: Ministries of interest: Outreach for the Hungry Prison Ministry Facilities Management Instrumentalists Resurrection Choir * Indicates the requirement for Virtus Training and/or Background Screening You may place this form in the collection basket or mail it to the parish office: St. John the Beloved 28 Sumter Avenue Summerville, SC 29483

7 FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP REGISTERED HOUSEHOLDS 1,350 Average Weekly Expenses = $20,548 Basket Online Weekly Total 3/9 $19, $1,043 $20, Total Tithe: $ 2,072 This week s special collection will benefit Black & Indian Mission Next week s special collection will benefit St. Vincent de Paul SPECIAL COLLECTION Collection Weekly Total 3/9 Catholic Relief Services $1,729 Sincere thanks for your generosity. Each gift matters! INTENTIONS, MAR 15 - MAR 23 Presiders: Msgr. Chet, Fr. Timothy Saturday 9:00am TA Military Personnel & Families 5:30pm TA Dennis Armon + Sunday 7:30am TA Margaret Curran + 9:30am CM Barbara Bubnis + 11:30am CM Michki Family + Monday 7:30am TA Robert Gordon+ 9:00am CM Carmella DeTalia + Tuesday 9:00am CM Norbert Grabarczyk + 6:15pm TA Joan Redman+ Wednesday 7:30am TA Bishop Dvid Thompson+ 9:00am SCS Marie Gidula SCS Thursday 9:00am TA Barbara Weiss + 7:00pm CM Sophie Dragan+ Friday 9:00am TA Margaret Celeste + Liturgical Ministries Schedule Date Liturgical Calendar Team 3/23/14 3rd Sunday of Lent B 3/30/14 4th Sunday of Lent C Saturday 9:00am TA Helen Petri+ 5:30pm CM Ashlynn Augustus + Sunday 7:30am CM Margaret Hukki + 9:30am TA Nancy Mazzurco + 11:30am TA Edward Cinella + 4/6/14 5th Sunday of Lent D 4/13/14 Palm Sunday A Parish Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 16 Lent II ES 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 Outreach Cooking 8:30am CLW 9:30am & 11:30am RCIA 10:45am 6:00-8:00pm CC HSYM 6:00pm MH 17 Miraculous Medal Novena Senior Sit & Fit 10:30 am MH Women s Club Book Club 7:00pm MH 18 6:15 pm Rivier Retreat F/U 9:30am CC 10:00am-Noon CC ONE Rehearsal 6:30PM MH Marriage Enrichment 7:00pm CC 19 at SCS Men s Prayer Group 7:00am Senior Sit & Fit 10:30 am Faith Formation SCS ONE Ministry SCS 6:30pm Adult Choir Practice 7:00pm 20 7:00 pm Mom's Group Marian Bible Study 6:30pm MH 21 Rosary Women s Retreat Group 9:30am- 12:00pm Soup 6pm Stations 7pm 22 Lent III Mass Confessions 4:00pm 5:30pm First Eucharist Retreat 9:00am-Noon MH 23 Lent III ES 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 CLW 9:30am & 11:30am RCIA 10:45am 6:00-8:00pm CC HSYM 6:00pm MH 24 Miraculous Medal Novena Senior Sit & Fit 10:30 am MH Ministers of the Word Skill Building Session 7:00pm 25 6:15 pm 10:00am-Noon CC Marriage Enrichment 7:00pm CC Inquiry 7:00pm SVdeP 7:30pm 26 at SCS Men s Prayer Group 7:00am Senior Sit & Fit 10:30 am Faith Formation SCS HYYM Lent Bible SCS 6:30pm 27 7:00 pm Mom's Group Marian Bible Study 6:30pm MH Ultreya 7:00pm 28 Rosary Soup 6pm Stations 7pm 29 Lent IV Mass Confessions 4:00pm 5:30pm Adult Choir Practice 7:00pm