St John the Baptist Catholic Church THE LITURGICAL WEEK www.stjohntryon.com MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, August 22 The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary *8:30am - Respect Life Intention 4:30pm - Special Intention Sunday, August 23 21 st Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30am - Luke Bishop Boehm 11:00am - For St. John Parishioners 12:30pm - For St. John Parishioners Monday, August 24 St. Bartholomew 8:30am - Rene Tanguay Tuesday, August 25 St. Louis; St. Joseph Calasanz 8:30am - Priest s Intention Wednesday, August 26 5:15pm - Mary Gage Thursday, August 27 St. Monica **No Mass at 8:30am - Jane Barry 11:00am - Memorial Mass - Norma Deziel Friday, August 28 St. Augustine 8:30am - Art & Sylvia DeCotiis Saturday, August 29 The Passion of St. John the Baptist 4:30pm - Edwina Brodzinski Sunday, August 30 22 nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30am - Rene Tanguay 11:00am - Meredith Ruff 12:30pm - For St. John Parishioners *Additional Mass Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. 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 LIGHTS are lit this week in honor of all St. John Parishioners 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. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Norma Deziel 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! AUGUST 23, 2015
Magnificat August 2015 Vol. 17, No. 6 TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME! SPIRITUAL READING & REFLECTION Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. JOhn 6:68 TO WHOM SHALL WE GO? Jesus became sad because they did not believe, they did not yet believe that he had been sent by the Father. They had followed him because of what he said and did, not for who he was. For them, a discourse they could not understand was a reason to leave him, more decisive than who he was for them, more decisive than all the love that they had experienced in his presence. How could they not understand that his presence was the bread that nourished them and gave them the fullness of life, a life as the beloved children of the Father? Many of them left, forever. The Twelve stayed. They didn t dare move a muscle or speak a single word. There seemed to be a heavy silence emanating from the heart of the Lord and spreading around him like winter fog. Can there be any sadness greater than that of the rejection of a gift at the very moment when its full value is displayed? But although the people s ability to receive seemed to have been exhausted, the Lord s gift of love could never be. The suffering on his face betrayed a tranquil decision to make an offering of himself that could penetrate this rejection of him and express the folly of a love that wanted to save everyone. Gently but as if a boundary were near that could be crossed with a single word Jesus looked at the little group of confused Apostles. Will you also go away? Peter was surprised for a moment when he recognized in the Master s voice the same tone that he had heard one day from a boy with leprosy, asking them for alms from the side of a country road. An immense sadness took hold of him, and the only reply he could manage was a cry for help. His cry, too, was like that of a beggar: Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life (Jn 6:68). Dom Mauro Giuseppe Lepori, O. Cist. Dom Mauro Giuseppe Lepori is the abbot general of the Cistercian Order. 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 August 23 Sun 21 st Sunday in Ordinary Time Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b/Eph 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32/Jn 6:60-69 August 24 Mon Rv 21:9b-14/Jn 1:45-51 August 25 Tue 1 Thes 2:1-8/Mt 23:23-26 August 26 Wed 1 Thes 2:9-13/Mt 23:27-32 August 27 Thu 1 Thes 3:7-13/Mt 24:42-51 August 28 Fri 1 Thes 4:1-8/Mt 25:1-13 August 29 Sat 1 Thes 4:9-11/Mk 6:17-29 August 30 Sun 22 nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Dt 4:1-2, 6-8/Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27/Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 FINANCIAL FACTS This Week Y.T.D. Actual $8,335 $50,363 Budgeted $7,115 $49,808 Variance $ 1,220 $ 555 (unfavorable) The Feast of the Assumption donations ($1,088) are included in the above figures. This is the collection report for the Sunday Masses of August 15 & 16, 2015. EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS SEPTEMBER 11 & 12 Procession Route - Begins Saturday at 9am The procession starts at St. Peter Catholic Church, 501 S. Tryon St. and proceeds north on Tryon to W. 3rd St., then to College St., to Stonewall St., into the Convention Center. St Peter End UT IN OMNIBUS GLORIFICETUR DEUS! PAGE 3
TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME! PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS CONGRATULATIONS TO ELLEN MURREY Recipient of the St. John the Baptist Scholarship Congratulations to Ellen Murrey, the recipient of the annual St. John the Baptist Scholarship ($1,000.00) for the 2015-2016 academic year. Ellen, the daughter of Jennifer and Carlton Murrey, is a graduate of Canongate Catholic High School in Fletcher, North Carolina. Ellen will be attending Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, North Carolina major undecided at present. As a youth member of St. John Baptist, Ellen has served our parish through music ministry and music programs. CONGRATULATIONS TO LILY NELSON Recipient of the Knights of Columbus Council 9492 Rene Tanguay Memorial Scholarship Congratulations to Lily Nelson, the recipient of the Rene Tanguay Memorial Scholarship ($1,000.00) for the 2015-2016 academic year. The Knights of Columbus recently funded this memorial scholarship to honor Rene, a recently deceased, long time parishioner and fellow Knight. Lily, the daughter of Diane and Brad Nelson, is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy in Mooresboro, North Carolina. Lily plans to major in Computer Science with a minor in Theology at the Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. As a youth member of St. John Baptist, Lily has served our parish through music ministry as a cantor and as an assistant with the Faith Formation program. Congratulations & Best Wishes to both Ellen and Lily! "Ut In Omnibus Glorificetur Deus--That In All Things God May Be Glorified" CIRCLE OF MARY SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 TH Rosary and Litany at 8:05am. 8:30am First Saturday Mass. Meeting Topic: Mysteries of the Rosary An Invitation to the Women of St. John The Circle of Mary is a women s group within our parish that brings women together under the spiritual guidance of our Blessed Virgin Mary to share prayer and to deepen our understanding of our unique vocation as women of the parish. We meet the first Saturday of each month to share the Rosary, Litany, Mass and spiritual fellowship. Coffee, juice and homemade breakfast treats provide for our bodies. PARISH LIFE AT A GLANCE Aug 22 & 23 Mon Aug 24 9:00am Faith Formation Registration K of C Ticket Sales - Wine Tasting & Auction Divine Mercy Chaplet, Church NO Schola Choir Rehearsal Thur Aug 27 9:30am Patriotic Rosary, Church THERE WILL BE A MEMORIAL MASS FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOUL OF NORMA DEZIEL THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 TH 8:30AM ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH Norma passed away on August 19 th. All are invited to attend the Mass. Please pray for Norma s family. Also please note, there is no wake. Aug 29 & 30 K of C Ticket Sales - Wine Tasting & Auction THAT IN ALL THINGS GOD MAY BE GLORIFIED PAGE 4
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH! FAITH FORMATION WHAT IS RCIA? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process established by the universal Church for individuals to become Catholic and receive the sacraments of initiation Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist. This initiation process also involves a parish community experiencing a renewal in faith as it prepares and welcomes new members into the Church. The Rite speaks of conversion as a spiritual journey. Centered on fostering a deep relationship with Jesus and the Church he founded, this journey takes place through distinct stages over a period of time suitable to bring about a thorough catechesis, significant experience of the parish community, and commitment to the liturgical and moral life of the Catholic faithful. If you, or someone you know, may be interested in this journey, please contact Theresa Fitch at stjohnff@windstream.net or 828-859-9574 ext 3. C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S Blessings and congratulations to our CONFIRMATION class of 2015. This past Thursday evening, August 20th, Bishop Peter J. Jugis celebrated the Mass and Rite of Confirmation at St. John the Baptist. The following members of our parish received the Sacrament of Confirmation: FAITH FORMATION NEWS Attention All Parents & Families I AM THE WAY AND THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE John 14:6 is this year s theme for the eleventh Diocese of Charlotte Eucharistic Congress. The Congress will include a Eucharistic procession through the streets of Uptown Charlotte. Families should plan on attending this important event, September 11 & 12, 2015 at the Charlotte Convention Center. Programs available for children, Youth, and Adults Hispanic tracks offered. Visit www.goeucharist.com for more information and registration. Participate in the Saturday morning Eucharistic Procession look for our parish banner Blessed Virgin Mary, Jesus and John the Baptist image and join in behind it. John Derkach, Wyatt Derkach, Yanelia Gomez, Elizabeth Jones, Sarah King, Lillian Nelson, John Overton, Alexander Pearson, Gustavo Piquet, Citlalli Ramirez, and Patricia Santibañez. Fellow confirmandi, Sophie Sandahl and Maria Thompson were confirmed earlier this summer on June 7, 2015. Remember, then, that you received a spiritual seal, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of knowledge and reverence, the spirit of holy fear. Keep safe what you received. God the Father sealed you, Christ the Lord strengthened you and sent the Spirit into your hearts as the pledge of what is to come. St. Ambrose YOUTH GROUP Eucharistic Congress: I Am the Way, the Truth and the Life Family event: Youth, be the one to encourage your families to go: September 11 12 th check out the video and the website: www.goeucharist.com Congratulations to our recent high school graduates who are entering their first year of college: Mary King, Alivia Livesay, Ellen Murrey and Lily Nelson. ALL parents and youth of the parish are encouraged to attend as a family, our weekly Wednesday evening Mass and then stay for Adoration and Benediction. Bring your children and come before Our Lord, present Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity in the Blessed Sacrament. The spiritual fruits will be overflowing when a family spends quiet time in silent prayer and joyful adoration of our Lord. Confessions are offered at 4:00pm prior to Mass at 5:15pm. If you would rather not drive to the Eucharistic Congress call Marylou Varnes at 828-435-1652 or 828-243-1376. Immaculate Conception in Hendersonville is taking two buses. First come, first serve. The bus leaves at 6:30am and cost is $20 per person. A Prayer for these soon to be college undergrads Father, teach our students to walk humbly with You At school by showing respect for their professors, compassion for their fellow students, and gratitude to You for the gift of their education. At work by accepting instruction graciously from superiors, encouraging coworkers and returning to You a portion of their wealth through giving. At home by being open to advice from parents and other mentors and expressing appreciation for the emotional and financial support they receive from their families. Help them realize that humility is not a sign of weakness but of strength - strength of character. It is a sign that they trust You with their lives and their futures. May You become more and we become less. (John 3:30). Amen. UT IN OMNIBUS GLORIFICETUR DEUS! PAGE 5
TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME! 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. August 2015 Choosing Life We are all Missionaries When the family embraces its missionary identity, the family becomes what it was always meant to become. This mission is not reserved for the few or for the extraordinary. Nor does it mean that families somehow have to stop being themselves or seek after some impossible perfection in order to witness to the Gospel. The Christian family is called to deepen, reflect upon, and witness to the love and life that are already basic to being a family. The family is a communion of love, founded upon the gift of self in the two-in-one-flesh communion of persons of husband and wife. It is this indissoluble communion of husband and wife that sets the stage for the entire family as a true community of persons. 180. In this way, marriages and families that strive to love in unity and fidelity offer a vital witness in their homes, neighborhoods, parishes, local communities, and wherever they go, whether in service, work, or play. Love is Our Mission IRELAND PILGRIMAGE Join Fr. Philip Scarcella, PhD., J.C.D. and fellow diocesan Catholics on an amazing 10 day pilgrimage to Ireland, on May 11 20, 2016. Prices start at $3,599 per person based on double occupancy with only a $350 per person deposit. For more information contact Terri DeLuca at tdelucamusic@gmail.com or 704-774-7779. Space is limited; register early. A LIFELINE FOR MARRIAGE Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. It is designed to provide the tools to help get your marriage back on track. It will give you the opportunity to rediscover each other and examine your lives together in a new and positive way. This program has helped couples experiencing all levels of marital difficulty, even those in deep misery. For confidential information or to apply for the next program beginning with a weekend September 25, 2015, call 800-470-2230 or 434-793-0242, e-mail us at retrouvaillenc@msn.com, or visit the web site at www.retrouvaille.org. 11 TH ANNUAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS 2015 CHARLOTTE, N.C. The annual Eucharistic Congress in the diocese of Charlotte is a gathering of thousands of Catholics from many parts of the Southeast who come together to celebrate our Lord s Real Presence in the Eucharist. The goal of the Congress is to promote a deeper love for the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, and help attendees gain an understanding of the social dimension of the Eucharist and how Jesus unifies us, fuels our faith, and how through Him, we put our faith into action in the world. This 2-day event, which takes place this year on September 11 & 12, is held at the Charlotte Convention Center in Downtown Charlotte and features engaging nationally-known speakers whose talks focus on the different dimensions of the Eucharist, a Holy Hour and Eucharistic Procession, Confession, Eucharistic Adoration, and Sacred Music. But at the heart of the event is the celebration of the Eucharist the Holy Mass which is celebrated by the Bishop, and concelebrated by the priests of our diocese. The Congress welcomes all ages, with sessions for adults, break-out groups for grades 1-12, college and young adults, and special cultural programs for our Hispanic and Vietnamese communities. Attendees become part of a spiritually unifying event which brings together the priests, deacons, seminarians, religious, and lay faithful of the diocese, all under our Bishop, and this event highlights the social dimension of the Eucharist, exposing children and teens what it means to live a Catholic culture, and how they can put their faith into practice. THAT IN ALL THINGS GOD MAY BE GLORIFIED PAGE 6