St John the Baptist Catholic Church THE LITURGICAL WEEK www.stjohntryon.com MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, May 2 St. Athanasius 11:00am - First Communicants 4:30pm - Jim R. Hess Sunday, May 3 5 th Sunday of Easter 8:30am - Jay Tirre 11:00am - For St. John Parishioners 12:30pm - Erika Bordan Monday, May 4 8:30am - Special Intention Tuesday, May 5 8:30am - Priest s Intention Wednesday, May 6 5:15pm - The Kohlbry Family Thursday, May 7 8:30am - The Meyers Family Friday, May 8 8:30am - Addie Kenny Saturday, May 9 4:30pm - Jim R. Hess Sunday, May 10 6 th Sunday of Easter 8:30am - Regina Sulovski 11:00am - Louise Kempf 12:30pm - For St. John Parishioners CONFESSION *Mondays 7:30-8:15am Wednesdays 4:00-5:00pm Fridays 7:30-8:15am Saturdays 3:30-4:15pm *No Confession May 4 DEVOTIONS *ADORATION Wednesday at 5:45pm *No Adoration May 6 MORNING PRAYER After Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET After Morning Prayer on Monday THE SANCTUARY LIGHTS are lit this week in honor of All St. John Parishioners Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. ~St. John the Baptist (John 1:29) PRAYERS FOR OUR SICK & SHUT-INS 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! MAY 3, 2015
From Magnificat Monthly Vol. 17, No. 3 / May 2015 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER! SPIRITUAL READING & REFLECTION Remain in me as I remain in you, says the Lord. Whoever remains in me will bear much fruit. John 15:4a, 5b Head of Christ, Leonardo Da Vinci DEEP-ROOTED IN THE VINE A reasonable being should never give himself rest until he has struggled though all created things to the possession of God alone; and it is an unspeakable misery, that the world is full of people whose lives show that they do not recognize this duty. God s friends are afflicted to the marrow of their bones as they see and hear the injury done to God and the harm to immortal souls by people s affection for creatures, which is all too prevalent around them. Therefore, dear children, be zealous and diligent in acquiring the true spirit of detachment, for it involves a lifelong conflict. To be guided by one s own light and not by God s is the chief cause of our not attaining to union with God. And, no matter how courageously we combat, the victory is never quite complete. There is an overmastering joy in self-guidance, even in spiritual matters; nature is intoxicated by this pleasure more than by any other; and, withal, it is deceitful, and its hurtfulness too often remains hidden. It was this natural self-guidance that the heathen philosophers knew so well and loved so dearly. In that they remained; they were powerless to go onward to union with God; and hence it was that they dwelt in eternal darkness. And now let us consider the true way, and the shortest way leading into the very focus of this heavenly light. Briefly, it is unfeigned self-denial joined to boundless love of God one s own self in not a single particular and God s honor in all things. Let there be no crooked but all straight ways in you; whatever comes to you, accept it as immediately out of the hand of God, sweet or bitter, and refer it all back again into the same loving hand, in entire abandonment to his holy will. This is the straight road to perfection, even the highest. And it is this that gives the test, as to who are the true and who are the false friends of God. The latter look to self; they accept even God s gifts in a spirit of proprietorship. They are far from accepting his graces in a spirit of selfrenunciation and entire thankfulness by no means absorbed in the Divine Giver, in spirit and in flesh, inwardly and outwardly. The former are God s true friends, because their self-renunciation and their loyalty to God has become a personal trait, deep-rooted in heart and mind. Father John Tauler, O.P. Father John Tauler ( 1361) was a German Dominican priest, a popular preacher, and a mystical theologian. THAT IN ALL THINGS GOD MAY BE GLORIFIED! PAGE 2
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH! PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS For sacramental emergencies, please call 828-859-9574, ext. 6 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. DAILY MASS READINGS May 3 Sun 5 th Sunday of Easter Acts 9:26-31/1 Jn 3:18-24/Jn 15:1-8 May 4 Mon Acts 14:5-18/Jn 14:21-26 May 5 Tue Acts 14:19-28/Jn 14:27-31a May 6 Wed Acts 15:1-6/Jn 15:1-8 May 7 Thu Acts 15:7-21/Jn 15:9-11 May 8 Fri Acts 15:22-31/Jn 15:12-17 May 9 Sat Acts 16:1-10/Jn 15:18-21 May 10 Sun 6 th Sunday of Easter Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48/1 Jn 4:7-10/Jn 15:9-17 FINANCIAL FACTS This Week Y.T.D. Actual $ 6,792 $320,307 Budgeted $ 7,038 $302,654 Variance ($ 246) $ 17,653 (unfavorable) This is the collection report for the Sunday Masses of April 25 & 26, 2015. QUO VADIS DAYS Attention all Catholic young men ages 15-25! Do you know where your life is going? The Lord Jesus has a great plan for you! You are invited to attend the third annual Quo Vadis Days (QVD) camp to spend time with other young men your age looking at the Lord s call in your life while having fun. QVD is led by priests and seminarians of the diocese and is supported by the diocesan Office of Vocations. QVD will be held from June 15-19, 2015 at Belmont Abbey College in Belmont. The cost of the camp is $100.00. If you are interested, please visit our website, www.charlottediocese.org/quo-vadis-days or contact Father Christopher Gober, Director of Vocations at (704) 370-3327. INTERNATIONAL NATIONAL COMBINED COLLECTION MAY 16 & 17 PRAYING THE ROSARY BEFORE MASS IN MAY The rosary will be prayed one-half hour before each Sunday Vigil (Saturday evening) and Sunday Mass during the month of May. Please join us in this beautiful devotion to the Blessed Mother. All are welcome. If you would like to volunteer to lead the rosary before the 4:30pm Sunday Vigil, or the 8:30am or 11:00am Sunday Masses on any of the weekends in May, please contact Lois Tirre at 828-859-7643. Please, we have a special need for help at the 11:00am Mass. The Catholic Relief Services Collection, the Collection for the Holy Land, the Collection for the Works of the Holy Father, the Catholic University of America Collection, and the Catholic Communications Campaign are combined into one second collection. That collection will be taken up at all Masses on the weekend of May 17th. Next week you should receive a letter from our Chancellor, Msgr. Mauricio West and an informative brochure. Envelopes for this collection are in your parish envelope packet. Please take the time to read through the brochure and become more familiar with the good work done by each of these organizations. UT IN OMNIBUS GLORIFICETUR DEUS! PAGE 3
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER! PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS FIAT DISCERNMENT DAY WITH THE POOR CLARES OF PERPETUAL ADORATION All high school and college age young women interested in learning more about our life as Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration are invited. The event will be held Saturday, May 16 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Charlotte from 8am to 12 noon. The day will include Adoration, Confessions, Holy Mass, breakfast, talks with the Sisters and Q&A time. The event is free, but those attending are asked to RSVP to vocations@stjosephmonastery.com by May 4. ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOLARSHIP Attention high school seniors of St. John s. St. John s will be awarding a first year college scholarship for the 2015-2016 academic year in the amount of $1,000. If you are a confirmed, active, registered member of the parish; a 2015 high school graduating senior and will be enrolling in college in the fall of 2015, then you are eligible to apply. Applications are available in the parish office, or you can download an application from our website: www.stjohntryon.com. Any questions, contact Theresa in the parish office: 859-9574 ext 3. Deadline to apply is Monday, June 15, 2015. PARISH LIFE AT A GLANCE Mon May 4 9:00am 5:30pm 7:00pm Tue May 5 Divine Mercy Chaplet Schola Choir, Church RCIA, Parish Center Wed May 6 6:00pm Faith Formation Classes, Parish Center Thur May 7 9:30am 5:15pm Fri May 8 Mother s Day is May 10 th Patriotic Rosary, Church Children s Choir Rehearsal, Church Sat May 9 9:15am K of C Meeting, Social Hall K OF C STATE COUNCIL RAFFLE Knights will be outside after Masses this weekend, selling raffle tickets to support the statewide activities of the Knights of Columbus. First prize is an Alaska cruise for two and $700 cash. Second prize is a seven day Caribbean Cruise for two & $500 cash. Tickets are $5.00. Drawing is May 16th. THE SANCTUARY LIGHTS are available for the following dates: May 9 May 16 May 23 May 30 May 30 June 6 The suggested donation is $20. Please see Andrée in the parish office. NO YOUTH GROUP SUNDAY, MAY 3 RD THAT IN ALL THINGS GOD MAY BE GLORIFIED PAGE 4
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH! FAITH FORMATION YOUTH GROUP Sunday, May 17 th Youth Breakfast w/ Fr. Arnsparger 9:45am Parish Social Hall Youth, don t forget Totus Tuus July 26 th through 30 th Sunday through Thursday, 7 to 9pm. You won t want to miss it be sure to sign up. Also, we welcome you and we need you to serve as a volunteer at Totus Tuus during the day (M-F). Great service hours and just plain fun! Contact Ms Fitch in the parish office to sign up to volunteer. Note: Mark calendars for Ignite Your Torch, July 9 12 & Totus Tuus, July 26 31 FAITH FORMATION NEWS Important Sacramental Information: May Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary: May 3, 2015 at the 11am Mass. Rehearsal for Sacrament of Confirmation: Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 10:00am Meet at the church. Sacrament of Confirmation: Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 7pm. Arrive by 6:15pm Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire. St Catherine of Siena Faith Formation Notice: It is important that all students registered in Faith Formation attend ALL of the remaining classes for the Faith Formation Year. Only three classes remain and attendance is imperative in your faith formation and sacramental preparation. Second Grade Students (Ms. Mitzi s class) should attend all classes even after celebrating First Communion. Our last class of the year will be Wednesday, May 20 th. TOTUS TUUS JULY 26 31ST, 2015 Totus Tuus is returning to our parish again this summer! Parents and Youth, mark your calendars now for Sunday, July 26 through Friday, July 31, 2015. Registration will open at the end of May. 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. Any questions, contact Theresa in the parish office or at stjohnff@windstream.net. God is good all the time! All the time God is good! Anyone interested in hosting a meal or providing support for this extraordinary program please contact Theresa in the parish office. Questions? Please call me! CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FIRST COMMUNICANTS! Congratulation to our children, who celebrated their First Holy Communion this Saturday morning! First Communicants, know that Jesus desires to share His life with you. May you always remain close to Him in the sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist. May God bless you and your families! First Communicants: Emmanuel Albarran, Sophia Avellaneda, Jack DeCotiis, Judith Garcia, Wyatt Langford, Adelaide Murrey, Emeline Murrey, Emily Oviedo, David Palacios, Christopher Pearson, Jordy Rojas, Brisa Sanchez, Emma Smith, Moira Turner and Alexis Garcia, Brittany Sanchez and Diana Santibanez. Congratulations and appreciation to their parents, families, Fr. R. Arnsparger, and Monsignor C. Lathem, catechists and faith community who have brought them to this moment of faith! UT IN OMNIBUS GLORIFICETUR DEUS! PAGE 5
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER! ANNOUNCEMENTS WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES 2015 Love Is Our Mission, The Family Fully Alive September 22-27, 2015! Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Families and individuals, called together from all over the world in faithful celebration of the family the sanctity of love and life Love is Our Mission Preparatory Catechesis Website: WorldMeeting2015.org Families can look forward to seeing and hearing Pope Francis, guest speakers, celebrations, kids activities, and prayer, all of which will bring renewal and transformation for you, your loved ones and the world. May 2015 Light in a dark world At its best, the family is a school of love, justice, compassion, forgiveness, mutual respect, patience, and humility in the midst of a world darkened by selfishness and conflict. In these ways, the family teaches what it means to be human. However, many temptations arise which try to coax us into forgetting that male and female are created for covenant and communion. For example, poverty, affluence, pornography, contraception, philosophical and other intellectual mistakes can all create contexts that challenge or threaten healthy family life. The Church resists these things for the sake of protecting the family. Love is Our Mission 2015 N.C. MARIAN ROSARY CONGRESS The Family that Prays Together Stays Together. Reserve your seats for this event at St. Mark Catholic Church, on Stumptown Rd., Huntersville, N.C., on June 13 th, 10am to 3pm. Deadline for registration is May 15. Bishop Jugis will be our main celebrant. Call 1-844-YES-MARY or go online at www.jesusthroughmary.org. Registration is $10 through PayPal; $15 after the deadline. THEOLOGY ON TAP 20s & 30s Catholics, the next Asheville Theology on Tap event will be Tue., May 19, 6:30pm. Join us for food, faith & fellowship at Mojo Kitchen on College St. in Asheville. Featuring speaker Nick Haskell, Peace and Justice Education Coordinator for Catholic Charities, Diocese of Charlotte. May 2 St. John the Baptist Catholic Church SAVE THE DATE First Holy Communion PRAY FOR OUR NATION You are invited to pray for our Nation at the outdoor picnic shelter at Saint Barnabas Catholic Church located behind Bimbo (formerly Sunbeam) Bakery off Route 25. This year's theme is "Lord, Hear Our Cry," and we will meet at 12:15 PM on Thursday, May 7, 2015 for a 30 minute ecumenical prayer service led by leaders and members of area churches. The address is: 109 Crescent Hill Drive, Arden, NC 28704. DIRECTIONS: From I-26 take Exit 40. Go East on Airport Road to Rt. 25 (Hendersonville Rd). Turn right at signal. Proceed 1/2 mile to Crescent Hill Dr. and turn right at the Bimbo Bakery. May 3 May 14 May 24 May 25 May 31 Jun 7 Jun 12 Jul 3 Jul 26 31 Aug 20 Sep 11-12 May Crowning of Mary The Ascension of the Lord Pentecost Memorial Day - Parish Office Closed The Most Holy Trinity Corpus Christi The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Office Closed for Independence Day Totus Tuus Week Confirmation Eucharistic Congress, Charlotte NC THAT IN ALL THINGS GOD MAY BE GLORIFIED PAGE 6
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH! LENT AND EASTER WITH THE CHURCH FATHERS FIFTH WEEK OF EASTER SUNDAY Athenagoras, On the Resurrection of the Dead, 13 Lent has not driven us toward disdain for the body as such, because we must recognize it as a precious gift from God. We need to overcome morbid attachment to it or the debasement of its dignity in order to prepare ourselves for the Resurrection and for when our mortal body will shine with God s fullness. THURSDAY Cyril of Jerusalem, Catechetical Lectures XVIII, 1 The prize is here and it s visible! It is seen in the eyes of God and in the perspective of Christian hope. We have to work to reach it, sweetly toiling, constantly training, keeping it always before us as the objective, dream, and desire. If the prize is resurrection and it is proclaimed by him who is Witness par excellence, then it s truly worth it to do good and to put all of our energy into the race. MONDAY Theophilus of Antioch, To Autolycus, 1,13 Everything tells of the greatness of God, and the wonders of creation praise his magnificence. May all human beings, the Creator s favored creature, rediscover themselves as children who have been loved and chosen, blessed and offered, who have risen in Christ, and who will one day be joyful inhabitants with the angels and saints in heaven. Let s realize what we have been created for and live in the hope of the good things God has prepared for us. TUESDAY John Damascene, An Exposition of the Orthodox Faith, 4, 27 God the Father is good and never breaks his promises. Faith helps us believe in his mercy and look to earthly life as an opportunity to fulfill his design of love for us. Let s not be stopped by our human fears; instead, may we faithfully throw ourselves into the arms of the Father with the simplicity of a child. WEDNESDAY Gregory of Nyssa, Love for the Poor, 1 The following words seem written in our time, yet they come from many centuries ago. The poor are with us, among us, knocking at our door or sitting and sleeping on our doorstep. An what do we do? What are we prepared to lose for those who suffer? Do we trust Jesus? Are we ready to be judged by the world? Are we able to make decisions that go against the mainstream? Love as he loves: are we ready to give our lives? UT IN OMNIBUS GLORIFICETUR DEUS! FRIDAY Gregory of Nazianzus, On the Love for the Poor, 8-9 As Christians we ground our roots in love, and in love of neighbor! This energy is so powerful that it helps us encounter joy and happiness even along the way to Calvary, the way of the Passion and the way of the Cross. Love is not that sentiment that suddenly erupts, exploding and rapidly dissipating, but rather a free, conscious, and painstaking decision that fills us with calmness and gives meaning to everything that we do, even in the midst of tears. SATURDAY John Chrysostom, Homilies on the Gospel of Matthew, 50,2ff. Encountering Christ changes us both inside and out! Encountering him in the Sunday Eucharist or even every day is a school of life that leaves us transformed and requires intelligence of the heart and constancy of action on the path of goodness. There can be no hesitation or excuses, because no one who sets a hand to the plow and looks to what was left behind is fit for the kingdom of God (Lk 9:62). We cannot waste any time or put off being imitators of Christ and witnesses to his love for all. PAGE 7
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