St John the Baptist Catholic Church THE LITURGICAL WEEK www.stjohntryon.com MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, April 2 First Saturday 8:30am - Respect for Life 4:30pm - Marshall Monroe Sunday, April 3 Divine Mercy Sunday 8:30am - Kathy Lubiejewski 11:00am - Raiford, Lucy & Hudson Hyde 12:30pm - St. John Parishioners Monday, April 4 The Annunciation of the Lord 8:30am - Carrie Thompson Tuesday, April 5 St. Vincent Ferrer 8:30am - Priest s Intention Wednesday, April 6 5:15pm - Eileen Grippo Thursday, April 7 St. John Baptist de la Salle 8:30am - Krishna Smith Friday, April 8 8:30am - Linse & Jerry Wood Saturday, April 9 4:30pm - Richard Cavarra Sunday, April 10 Third Sunday of Easter 8:30am - Emily Vermeersch 11:00am - Eileen Grippo 12:30pm - St. John Parishioners CONFESSION Monday 7:30 8:15am Wednesday 4:00 5:00pm Friday 7:30 8:15am Saturdays 3:30 4:15pm DEVOTIONS ADORATION Wednesday at 5:45pm MORNING PRAYER After Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET After Morning Prayer on Monday THE SANCTUARY LAMPS are lit this week for the intentions of the First Penitents 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! APRIL 3, 2016
SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY! SPIRITUAL READING & REFLECTION...DO NOT BE UNBELIEVING, BUT BELIEVE. JOHN 20:27 The Incredulity of Saint Thomas by Caravaggio 1602 T HE C HURCH OF D IVINE M ERCY Mother Church teaches us to give food and drink to those who are hungry and thirsty, to clothe those who are naked. And how does she do this? She does it through the example of so many saints, men and women, who did this in an exemplary fashion; but she does it also through the example of so many dads and mamas, who teach their children what we have extra is for those who lack the basic necessities. It is important to know this. The rule of hospitality has always been sacred in the simplest Christian families. Mother Church teaches us to be close to those who are sick. So many saints served Jesus in this manner! And so many simple men and women, every day, practice this work of mercy in a hospital ward, or in a rest home, or in their own home, assisting a sick person. Mother Church teaches us to be close to those who are in prison. Each of us is capable of doing the same thing that that man or that woman in prison did. All of us have the capacity to sin and to do the same, to make mistakes in life. They are no worse than you and I! Mercy overcomes every wall, every barrier, and leads you always to seek the face of the man, of the person. And it is mercy which can regenerate a person and allow him or her to integrate into society in a new way. To change the world for the better it is necessary to do good to those who are not able to return the favor, as the Father has done with us by giving us Jesus. How much have we paid for our redemption? Nothing, totally free! Doing good without expecting anything in return. This is what the Father did with us and we must do the same. Do good and carry on! Pope Francis His Holiness Pope Francis was elected to the See of St. Peter in 2013 THAT IN ALL THINGS GOD MAY BE GLORIFIED! PAGE 2
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH! ANNOUNCEMENTS DAILY MASS READINGS Type to April 3 Sun Sunday of Divine Mercy Acts 5:12-16/Rv 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19/Jn 20:19-31 April 4 Mon Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Heb 10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38 April 5 Tue Acts 4:32-37/Jn 3:7b-15 April 6 Wed Acts 5:17-26/Jn 3:16-21 April 7 Thu Acts 5:27-33/Jn 3:31-36 April 8 Fri Acts 5:34-42/Jn 6:1-15 April 9 Sat Acts 6:1-7/Jn 6:16-21 April 10 Sun Third Sunday of Easter Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41/Rv 5:11-14/Jn 21:1-19 or 21:1-14 LITURGICAL MINISTERS 2nd Quarter (April, May and June) schedules have been EMAILED only to the ministers on the schedule. 2nd Quarter schedules are posted in the usher room on the cork board and in the outside glass bulletin board. If you have any changes in your mailing address, phone number or your availability to serve (vacation, work, illness etc) please contact Theresa Fitch in the parish office. All ministers are asked to check the posted schedules each quarter to see if they are assigned. If any assigned minister did not receive their schedule (via email) please contact Theresa ASAP. GLORY TO GOD At St. John the Baptist Church, we will be singing the "Glory to God" from the Mass of St. Philip Neri, during the Easter season Masses. To listen to this beautiful "Gloria," go to the homepage of our website: StJohnTryon.com and scroll to below the Mass Schedule to the Easter Gloria. Click on the photo posting to play the video. FINANCIAL FACTS Fiscal Year July 1, 2015 June 30, 2016 Totals for the Masses of March 24, 26 & 27, 2016 (Holy Week) This Week Y.T.D Actual $10,683 $300,349 Budgeted $ 7,115 $277,500 Variance $ 3,568 $ 22,849 Over/(Under) SEMINARIANS PRAYER KNEELERS & PRAYER INTENTION BOOKS DEACON DAVID MCCANLESS & DEACON A. CORY CATRON A Prayer Intention Book for Deacon McCanless (our seminarian summer 2015) and Deacon Catron are on a table in the vestibule through Monday morning Mass. Please take a moment to offer your thoughts, wishes, Holy Hours and prayers for Deacons David and Cory before or after Mass or any time between now and Monday morning. The Prayer Kneelers are in front of Mary and Joseph. BooksPraying for Our Priests are provided for prayer; however, please leave (or return) the books in the kneelers they are not to be removed from the Church. They circulate with the prayer kneelers from Church to Church. We thank all of you who have and will offer prayers for Deacons David McCanless and Cory Catron, for the sanctification of our priests and for an increase in vocations. Prayer cards (tan with image of crucifix) are available on the table in the vestibulefeel free to take with you and continue to offer prayers for Deacons David and Cory. We thank Mary s Sons for this blessed opportunity and the graces that will undoubtedly flow from our prayers. Mary s Sons is an apostolate established by lay Catholics in our diocese. Their mission is to promote prayer, support and love for our priests through daily prayer, sacrifices, and by supporting monthly Eucharistic Adoration and Holy Hours in our parishes for an increase in vocations and for the sanctification of our priests. UT IN OMNIBUS GLORIFICETUR DEUS! PAGE 3
SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY! DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Please join us this Sunday, April 3rd at 3:00pm to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday We will begin with Eucharistic Adoration, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Meditations, Litanies, and close with Benediction. All are welcome and encouraged to participate. MASS INTENTIONS PROCEDURE In order that Mass intentions and sanctuary lamps may be accurately recorded and accounted for, they must be made in person during office hours. If you are homebound, please call Andrée to secure a Mass time. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. BULLETIN DEADLINES are Tuesdays by 12:00 noon, in writing. Please submit announcements to stjohnchurch@windstream.net, attn Bulletin, or bring to Andrée in the parish office. PA R I S H L I F E AT A G L A N C E Mon Apr 4 9:00am 5:30pm Divine Mercy Chaplet, Church Schola Choir Rehearsal, Church No RCIA Tue Apr 5 Wed Apr 6 6:00pm Faith Formation Classes, Parish Center Thu Apr 7 9:30am 10:00am 7:00pm Patriotic Rosary, Church Women s Bible Study, Social Hall Men s Group, Social Hall Fri Apr 8 Sat Apr 9 THAT IN ALL THINGS GOD MAY BE GLORIFIED INFORMATION UPDATE If you have recently moved or changed your phone number or e-mail address, please call Andrée in the Parish Office at 828-859-9574 or email at: stjohnchurch@windstream.net, with your updated information. Thanks! DONUTS & DOGMA Sunday, April 3rd 9:30am, Social Hall All Are Welcome! PAGE 4
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH! LET YOUR CATHOLIC VOICE BE ANNOUNCEMENTS HEARD. Join Catholic Voice North Carolina, CatholicVoicenc.org. Receive email alerts from the Bishops and react to legislation that impacts the Catholic faith. Catholic Voice NC is the non-partisan public policy voice of Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of the Diocese of Raleigh and Bishop Peter J. Jugis of the Diocese of Charlotte. 6-NIGHT CATHOLIC SINGLE S CRUISE Join Fr. John Hanic and area Catholic Singles (single, divorced, widowed) on a 6-Night Cruise out of Charleston, S.C. on the Carnival Ecstasy from Sunday, Oct. 2 nd to Saturday, Oct. 8 th. Prices begin at $487 per person which includes all port fees and taxes. Daily Mass, $50 onboard credit, and a free bottle of wine per cabin included. For more information or to register, contact Terri DeLuca at 704-774-7779 or tdelucamusic@gmail.com WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER We are called to be a resurrection people and reflect Gods love and mercy in our own lives and relationships with others. Let your marriage sacrament truly reflect God s love and mercy. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend is April 29 to May 1, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Early sign up is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: http://ncmarriagediscovery.org or contact us at applications@ncmarriagediscovery.org or 704-315-2144. PRO LIFE You may be thinking, I don t deserve to be forgiven. My sins are too great! Thankfully, God s love is greater than all the sins of all time. Jesus offers his grace and forgiveness to every repentant heart. www.hopeafterabortion.com, Project Rachel: Peace Starts Here SAVE THE DATE IHS BE MERCIFUL, JUST AS YOUR FATHER IS MERCIFUL Luke 6:36 2016 Eucharistic Congress Diocese Of Charlotte September 9 & 10 JUBILEE OF MERCY CHECK OUT THE ST. JOHN LIBRARY Come and browse the St. John library which contains a wide variety of religious books, reference materials, VHS videos and a small selection of DVDs. These items are available to enrich religious education and enhance an individual s spirituality. The library is located in the parish office and open during office hours. Feel free to use our self check-out system, or see Andrée for assistance. Apr 3 Apr 24-25 May 5 May 8 May 15 May 22 May 29 May 30 Jun 6 Jun 24 Jul 4 Jul 7-10 Jul 24-29 Aug 15 Aug 29 Sep 9-10 Oct 23 Divine Mercy Sunday Year of Mercy Retreat The Ascension of the Lord First Holy Communion Pentecost The Most Holy Trinity Corpus Christi Memorial Day, parish office closed Confirmation Nativity of St. John the Baptist Independence Day, parish office closed Youth, Ignite Your Torch Youth, Totus Tuus Week Feast of the Assumption of Mary, parish office closed Passion of St John the Baptist Eucharistic Congress, Charlotte NC Parish Picnic, Harmon Field UT IN OMNIBUS GLORIFICETUR DEUS! PAGE 5
SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY! FAITH FORMATION F AITH F ORMATION Parents, if you have a child or teen preparing for either First Holy Communion (2 nd grade students) or Confirmation (8 th grade students), please reserve the following dates: First Communion RehearsalSaturday, May 7 th at 9:30am First Holy CommunionSunday, May 8 th at 8:30am Mass Confirmation RetreatSaturday, April 9 th from 10am to 6pm at Immaculata School in Hendersonville. Confirmation RehearsalWednesday, June 1 st at 6:30pm ConfirmationMonday, June 6 th at 7:00pm WOMEN S MORNING BIBLE STUDY The Book of Genesis Class meets this coming Thursday, April 7 th at 10:00am parish social hall! RCIA will not meet on April 4 th. RCIA classes will resume on Monday, April 11 th. ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER We have some BOOKS (hardback/softcover) leftover good resources for learning more about our Catholic faith. Take a look next time you are in the parish office. All books are $5 or less. All proceeds go to the St John the Baptist Scholarship Fund. YOUTH GROUP Sunday, April 3 Sunday, April 10 Donuts & Dogmabe there! Youth Group Breakfast with Fr. Arnsparger THAT IN ALL THINGS GOD MAY BE GLORIFIED PAGE 6