Parish Office Hours Monday - Thursday 9:30AM - 3:30 PM Friday 9:30AM - 1:00PM 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 Deacons Rev. Mr. Jim Walter Rev. Mr. Paul Antor Rev. Mr. Harve Becker 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. Msgr. Chet Moczydlowski, D.Min. Pastor Fr. Jacob Joseph, CMI Parochial Vicar 28 Sumter Avenue Summerville, SC 29483 Phone: (843) 873-0631 Fax: (843) 873-1431 www.sjbsummerville.org JANUARY 14, 2018 “Like” us on Facebook at: facebook.com/ StJohnBelovedSC Summerville Catholic School 226 Black Oak Blvd., Summerville, SC 29485 843-873-9310 www.summervillecatholic.org
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 Sunday liturgies; 3) Regular and identifiable support of the parish;
These criteria are used to verify parishioner status for: sponsorship; participation in sacramental, educational, pastoral and social ministries, activities and enrich-ment programs; and use of facilities and services.
Catholic School families requesting parish verification please visit the Catholic Schools page of our website for detailed requirements.
http://sjbsummerville.org/catholic-schools
Daily Scripture Readings Available on our web site, on the parish information page,
www.sjbsummerville.org and also at usccb.org.
PARISH SERVICES SVdP ~ The direct Helpline Number for St. Vincent de Paul Society is 843-224-4592.
Baptism ~ The next parental prep session will be held at 6:30 pm, Wednesday, Februrary 14th 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 11 am or 7 pm on Saturday, or 1pm on Sunday. Please register for the session by contacting the parish office. Godparents and grandparents are also welcome.
Marriage ~ Engaged couples should contact Deacon Jim Walter at [email protected] 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.
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!
Children's Liturgy of the Word ~ celebrated during the 9:30 & 11:30 Mass each Sunday for youngsters in Kindergarten through Grade 4.
Nursery ~ A Nursery is offered for children 1-3 years old in Madden Hall during the 9:30 & 11:30 Masses.
Early Childhood Faith Formation ~ for children 3-5 years of age in Madden Hall during the 9:30 Mass.
Meals on Wheels ~ Delivers between 11:15am—12:30pm. Call Leslie at 843-873-8224 to volunteer.
Centering Prayer Group ~ Meets first Saturday of each month 10am –Noon, in Madden Hall. Please contact Ken at 843-486-2617, [email protected] or Helen at 843-871-2684, [email protected] for information.
Lucis Via ~ Young Adults Ages 18-30 at LucisVia.com or [email protected].
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 ~ Please contact George Mezzinger 843) 296-6050 for information.
Parish App & Online Giving Keep up to date with our MyParish App! We have several hundred parishioners that have downloaded the MyParish App on their smartphones. The MyParish App allows us to quickly advise parishioners of events, changes, and alerts in the parish.
Online Giving also has an App available. This app will allow users not only to give a one time “Quick Give” for those occasions where you may have forgotten your envelopes,
but users can create an account to schedule recurring gifts, create pledges, manage their banking information and track their giving history.
Both Apps are available for download from your cellular providers App Store by searching and downloading “MyParish” and “Online Giving” or by visiting OLGApp.com (Organization ID# 1315) or www.myparishapp.com/appstore.
PARISH DIRECTORIES HAVE ARRIVED! Stop in to the Hibernian Breakfast on January 21st to pick yours up!
What is Ordinary Time?
O n the Monday after the first Sunday in January, the longest season of the liturgical
year—Ordinary Time—begins. Depending on the year, it encompasses either 33 or 34 weeks, broken into two distinct portions of the calendar, the first ending on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, and the second beginning on the Monday after Pentecost and running until evening prayer I of the First Sunday of Advent.
Ordinary Time is called "ordinary" not because it is common but simply because the weeks of Ordinary Time are numbered. The Latin word ordinalis, which refers to numbers in a series, stems from the Latin word ordo, from which we get the English word order. The numbered weeks of Ordinary Time in fact represent the ordered life of the Church—the period in which we live our lives neither in feasting (as in the Christmas and Easter seasons) or in more severe penance (as in Advent and Lent), but in watchfulness and expectation of the Second Coming of Christ.
It's appropriate, therefore, that the Gospel for the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time (which is actually the first Sunday celebrated in Ordinary Time) always features either John the Baptist's acknowledgment of Christ as the Lamb of God or Christ's first miracle—the transformation of water into wine at the wedding at Cana.
Ordinary Time is the part of the year in which Christ, the Lamb of God, walks among us and transforms our lives. There's nothing "ordinary" about that!
Ordinary Time refers to all of those parts of the Catholic Church's liturgical year that aren't included in the major seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter.
Christian Unity Week Join the Pilgrimage to these Summerville area Churches during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, January 15th - 21st. All services will be followed by a meal.
January 15th at Noon Central Baptist Church
123 Richland Drive
January 18th at Noon Wesley United Methodist
Church 125 Pressley Avenue
January 16th at Noon Crossroads Community
Church 505 Gahagan Road
January 19th at Noon Bethel AME Church
407 S. Main Street
January 17th at Noon St. John the Beloved
28 Sumter Avenue
January 21st at 6:00pm St. Paul’s Anglican Church
316 W. Carolina Ave
Hibernian Breakfast Join the Hibernians as they offer a free breakfast to the Parishioners of SJB after all Masses on January 21st in Madden Hall.
All Are Welcome!
St. Vincent de Paul
Next week’s special collection will benefit St. Vincent de Paul. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. It is this
personalized involvement that makes the work of the Society unique. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless. Some 12 million persons are helped annually by Vincentians in the United States.
If you or someone you know is in need of food or financial assistance for rent or utility bills, please
contact: St. Vincent de Paul at 843-224-4592.
Marriage Series January 16th– February 13th
with Deacon Jim and Joanne Walters Tuesdays 6:15-7:30
Childcare is Available The Virtues. We invite spouses to consider the importance of those key habits that help them grow and mature as persons: The Cardinal Virtues - Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, and Temperance.
These virtues are necessary in marriage. They guide spouses in making wise decisions, and in treating each other fairly. They help husband and wife find the strength to face difficult moments, and to use self-control to manage their emotions and desires. On the other hand, imagine what a couple’s life would be like if the spouses lacked prudence, were unfair, lacked courage, and self-control. The marriage would not last.
With this program, we want to remind couples of those good habits that lead to personal maturity and to a great marriage.
Also...
DO YOU KNOW THE SECRET TO A SUCCESSFUL LIFE? Take your spouse on a date and learn the qualities that make you a loving spouse, a responsible parent and a successful person. Start your romantic date with your spouse by viewing a short video, at the parish, and then go off to your private date.
To register for this series, please contact Jan Antor: [email protected] or 636-248-6460.
There’s Still Time - Join us for ALPHA
We began another Alpha Program on Wednesday. January 10, at 7:00 pm, but don’t worry you can still join us! Alpha has over 30 million attendees worldwide and just this past fall there were 3,000 Alpha classes being held in America. Pope Francis has been quoted as saying, "its a good way for Jesus to meet them". What a great way to start 2018 and work into the Lenten season! We serve a full meal, dessert, a 30 minute video and an hour of group discussion. Come and see the new evangelization taking hold in America. Together, let us answer the question, Why Am I here?" For more information, please contact Carol Hagan 843-991-6297 or Rhoda Hiott, Parish secretary at:
An Introduction to St. Paul Beginning Monday, January 15th at 7:00pm, and continuing for 10 weeks, Fr. Jacob will lead a study of the life and “Gospel” of St. Paul. We read and listen to the words of St. Paul on most of the Sundays of the year.
Many times it is difficult to understand the meanings of his teachings. This is because the transformation of Saul to Paul was so mysterious and powerful. His experience of the Risen Lord changed his life forever! Join Fr. Jacob as he helps you in your journey to know the Lord by understanding the letters of Paul. For information, please contact the parish office at :
It’s Not too Late to Join Us! Threshold Bible Study
The Gospel of Mark Part Two
Join us Thursdays at 10:00am or at 7:00pm we will begin studying "Jesus, the Suffering Servant." This six week study or the second half of Mark's gospel explores the implications of being disciples of Jesus. Exploring the recollections of Peter, readers will learn how to follow Jesus faithfully, based on both the successes and failures of his original disciples. As participants in this study, you will realize that Jesus can only be fully understood on the cross as he gives his life for the redemption of all people and that you cannot follow Jesus until you accept the necessity of the cross in your life. Costs for books is $13.00 payable the first day of class.
Vacation Bible School June 12-16th
We are Collecting Gear for VBS! Grab a donation re-quest form from the easel in the Commons Area and return the item(s) needed by June 4th. Please attach the gear to the item. We are also looking for several miscellaneous items; clean out your craft area and help the kids for VBS. Items needed include:
May they and their families grow in wisdom and grace all their days!
CONGRATULATIONS
To the Newest Member of our Christian Family
EVE COSETTE DUFFY daughter of
Cody and Chloe
~and~
EMMALINE SAGE SITTINGER daughter of
Brock and Sarah
Himnarios Bilingües Para su conveniencia, se ofrece himnarios bilingües al lado de la puerta de comunes.
Children’s Offertory Envelopes Offertory envelopes for children are available in the Church Commons. This is a great opportunity to teach children the stewardship of giving.
WE EXTEND SINCERE SYMPATHY
to the friends and families of:
HUGH DUFFY Husband of Diane Duffy
May he rest in the peace of Christ In communion with the choirs of Angels and Saints!
Mepkin Abbey Lecture Friday, February 2, 2018
2:00 to 4:00 PM Paul Wilkes, author of Beyond the Walls, will give a lecture on his latest book, Your Second to Last Chapter. Cost is $10, payable at the door. For more information, go to the Mepkin Abbey Website www.mepkinabbey.org
SJB Concert Series January 14, 2018, 4PM
Ft. Dorchester High School Patriot Singers
SJB is delighted for the return of The Fort Dorches-ter High School Patriot Singers, under the direction of Stephen Gunter. Gunter and students will pre-sent a program of rich and varied choral works high-lighting the strengths of these talented student per-formers. As always, concerts are free, but donations are appreciated.
Reading Buddies Volunteers Needed
Reading buddies is a program in which two or more individuals read together. Reading to young students can help them develop a love of reading and a greater moti-vation to read. Young students also read to their older buddies each week, as this allows younger readers to feel a sense of accomplishment while they build fluency. For more information, please contact Dan & MaryAnn Heagerty at 843 873 6041 or [email protected].
World Wide Marriage Encounter Samuel answered, "Speak, for your servant is listening." Let us practice listening better to God and our spouse by participating in a Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) weekend. The next
weekends is February 2-4, in Clemmons, NC. Early sign up is recommended. For more information visit our website at:
https://SCMarriageMatters.org or call 803-810-9602
Powerful Tools for Caregivers A class for Family Caregivers
This class is an educational program designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend who has a chronic illness. You will benefit from this class whether you are helping a parent, spouse, or friend who lives at home, in a nursing home, or across the country. This class series meets once a week at the ARK in Summerville on Tuesdays, beginning on January 3rd at 5:30pm, for six weeks and will be led by certified class leaders. Class size is limited, and registration is required. For more information, please contact 843-832-2357.
* Indicates a requirement for Safe Haven and/or Background Screening
Administration
Ministry Referrals Office
Assistance Parish Staff
Community Building
Cursillo Couple to Couple Family Counseling Hospitality Teams Liturgical
Receptions Men’s Prayer
Group MOPs New Members
Welcome Parish Events
Team Photography Senior Exercise
Group Senior Luncheon Women’s Club Young Adults
Prayer & Worship
Altar Guild Centering
Prayer Liturgical
Arts Miraculous
Medal Novena
Music Ministries
Adult Choir Cantor/Song
Leader Children’s Choir Hand Bell Choir Instrumentalists Resurrection
Choir
Faith Formation
Adult Faith Formation
Children’s Liturgy*
Nursery* RCIA/RCIC Student Faith
Formation* Safety/VIRTUS* Vacation Bible
School* Youth Ministry*
Discipleship
Al-Anon Bereavement Catholic
Scouting Ecumenism Facilities
Management Habitat for
Humanity Health Ministry
& Parish Nurses Kairos K of C Meals on
Wheels Ministry of Care Outreach for the
Hungry Prison Ministry Respect Life Special Needs SVdP
Liturgical Ministries
Eucharistic Ministers*
Gift Bearers Greeters Lectors Servers
(for adults*) Ushers
Ministry of Care - Hospital Ministry
If you are interested in helping in this rewarding ministry, please contact Deacon Harve at: (843) 200-2646 or [email protected].
1/14 Dana Sandlin 1/21 Bill Stasiek 1/28 David Oberstar 2/4 Dan Brady
2/11 Christine Halsey 2/18 James Hughes 2/25 Rob McAnnar 3/4 Harve Becker
Scripture Reflection “Speak, for your servant is listening.” With those few words Samuel humbles himself and declares his loyalty and obedience to God. There are perhaps for many of us challenges in those words. Initially Samuel responds “Here I am,” but thinks it was Eli who called him. The idea of being a servant and the willingness to serve are what may be trials for us in terms of how we live.
Samuel does not recognize the voice of the Lord. That, too, may be a problem for us. First we need to be listening. Are we, or are we merely going through the motions? Responding to God with “Here I am” is a magnificent way to react to God. It is not that God does not know where we are, but saying that can serve as a reminder to us that we are stewards, servants to Him, and it implies we are prepared to hear what He wants us to do.
“Here I am” is said numerous times by those in the Old Testament including Abraham, Jacob, Moses, Isaiah, and by Ananias in the New Testament. When Jesus says, “Come follow me,” as He does to us, do we hear Him, and even more important do we respond and do we follow?
In order to do that properly we have to be prepared to serve Him and others. Thus, like Samuel, we need to listen, and then we need to serve. At a recent papal audience, Pope Francis said, “Love and charity are service, helping others, serving others. When you forget yourself and think of others, this is love!”
Outreach Ministry Sunday, January 21st: : Cook team 1: The Peterson’s’ team, making Macaroni Casserole. Meet in Madden Hall kitchen at 8:30am. Bring a bag of cooked elbow macaroni.
Monday, January 22nd: Serving team 2: The Bode’s team. Meet in Madden Hall at 10:00AM. Serving Macaroni Casserole.
If you are interested in helping in this rewarding minis-try, please contact MaryAnn Schoch at: 843-469-6519 or [email protected].
Show and Tell
MASS INTENTIONS, JANUARY 13TH - 21ST Presiders: Msgr. Chet Moczydlowski, Fr. Jacob Joseph, Fr. John Dux
Liturgical Ministries Schedule
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
REGISTERED HOUSEHOLDS 1,717
TOTAL TITHE: $1,073
Sincere thanks for your generous support.
Please remember St. John the Beloved in your estate planning. Each gift matters !
This week’s special collection will benefit Property Improvement
Next week’s special appeal will benefit St. Vincent de Paul
