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Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time – October 22, 2017 Please visit us at www.johnthebaptist.org. Children of Mary Sodality
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time – October 22, 2017 Please visit us at www.johnthebaptist.org.
Children of Mary Sodality
Mass Times Weekdays: 6:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m.
Misa en Español: Jueves 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m.,
and 4:00 p.m.
Misa en Español: 12:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
First Saturday of the Month
8:30 a.m. Mass in chapel
Reconciliation Thursday: 4:30 p.m. Friday: 7:00 a.m. Saturday: 3:30 p.m. Also by appointment.
Anointing Please call 303-776-0737 for an appointment.
Eucharistic Adoration Monday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:45 p.m. Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:45 p.m. To inquire about or sign up for Adoration, please contact Dorothy Sanchez at 303-485-6326, or Benita Valencia (en español) at 720-224-6290.
Children’s Adoration Thursday: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. All children and their parents are welcome. Please call Dorothy Sanchez at 303-485-6326 for more information.
Planning a Wedding? Please contact our parish office by calling 303-776-0737 at least eight months in advance of your planned wedding date.
St. John the Baptist Catholic School Office Hours Our school office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. when school is in session. If you wish to get in touch with our school office personnel, please e-mail [email protected], or call 303-776-8760.
Gift Shop Hours Saturday: 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Please contact Nancy Olivari at 303-776-0737.
Please see our ad on page 6.
All profits go to our St. John’s Food Bank.
St. John’s Food Bank 804 S. Lincoln Street Longmont, CO 80501
Phone: 303-678-1469 E-mail: [email protected]
Parish Office Hours Sunday : 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Saturday: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Reception Desk: 303-776-0737
Baptism Preparation Classes Parents and godparents must attend baptism preparation class prior to a child’s baptism. At least one godparent must be a confirmed Catholic and lead a life in harmony with the Catholic faith by providing proof of Confirmation and, if applicable, marriage in the Catholic Church. Classes will be held in Benedict Hall. Pre-registration and a $25 per person fee are required to attend a class. No registrations will be accepted at class. Adults only—no children, please. English Baptism Class - November 7th at 6:30 p.m.
Baptisms take place on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
Spanish Baptism Class - November 9th at 7:00 p.m.
Spanish baptisms are on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month at 10:00 a.m.
Hours of Operation Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursdays 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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On vacation and looking
for a Catholic Mass?
Please visit www.catholic-mass-times.com
for a Mass near you.
TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 22, 2017
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Join us for Holy Hour in our chapel as we continue to pray for the end of abortion. We will meet each Wednesday through November 1st from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m If you are new to 40 Days For Life, please contact Diane Woods at [email protected], or 303-514-0639. If you are interested in carpooling to Boulder for our prayer vigils, please contact Amy Sammoury at 303-682-8824.
Donations Needed for Altar and Rosary Garage Sale
The drop off day for donations is Thursday, October 26th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please consider donating the following: kitchen items, small tools, small furniture, toys, clothing, and books. Please do not donate electronics or televisions. Sale days will be Friday, October 27th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Dannie Beck at 303-776-5788, Ginny Gehringer at 303-776-0294, or Sue Tornow at 303-772-2689.
Gospel Meditation “Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.” The Pharisees, full of malice, were trying to “entrap Jesus in speech.” They concocted a question that flattered Him, saying, “You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth,” but which also put Him in a position to be in big trouble if He challenged the Roman laws. Jesus, of course, escaped the trap with His brilliant reply. We can appreciate the wisdom of His response, but more importantly, we can appreciate what it means for us. To repay to Caesar, in this case, meant to give appropriate allegiance to the secular authorities. We too are under such authority, and although Uncle Sam is different than Caesar in countless ways, the fact remains that as constituents of this country who enjoy its many benefits, we are also called to extend a certain kind of tribute to our government. Taxes, yes, but more than that too. The loyalty and patriotism that offers our gifts in service to the good of our nation is also a tribute we Christians should make in good faith. Only when a law of our land contradicts the moral principles of God do we have to follow our primary allegiance instead, namely, our allegiance to Christ. Unfortunately, in our day we live under certain national laws that do conflict with the truth about human dignity, and thus a tension exists for us. But the course is clear. We must repay “to God what belongs to God” by defending the truth even when it may be unpopular. This kind of courage is what built the Church in those early centuries of persecution when practicing our faith was against the law. Heaven forbid this should ever happen to us. But if it does, we know what must be done.
All Saints and All Souls Day Masses
Anticipated Mass for All Saints Day
Tuesday, October 31st
6:00 p.m. (English) All Saints Day (Holy Day of Obligation)
Wednesday, November 1st
6:30 a.m., 8:15 a.m., 12:10 p.m. (English) 6:30 p.m. (Spanish) All Souls Day
Thursday, November 2nd: 6:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. (English) 6:00 p.m. (Spanish)
All Souls Intentions This year we will be doing an All Souls Novena, consisting of nine Masses of prayers praying for the souls of the departed. Envelopes are in the pews, and we ask that these envelopes be turned in by Sunday, October 29th. These envelopes will be placed on the altar during each of the following Masses so the faithful can pray for the souls of the departed: October 31th - 6:30 a.m., 8:15 a.m., and 6:00 p.m.
November 1st - 6:30 a.m., 8:15 a.m., 12:10 p.m.
November 2nd - 6:30 a.m., 8:15 a.m., 6:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST LONGMONT, COLORADO
RCIA News - You’re Invited! RCIA is in the Inquiry phase of the process. The inquirers have so many outstanding questions. They are a group of enthusiastic, passionate individuals eager to explore and discover what it means to be Catholic. As we progress toward the First Rite at the beginning of
Advent, we will need sponsors. This is the time for greater involvement from the body of the Church. What is the role of a sponsor? A sponsor is a practicing Catholic who is willing to accompany the person on his/her faith journey. Sponsors are not expected to know every aspect of the Church’s teaching, but rather to serve as a guide, an example of daily Catholic living bearing witness to the faith. In the sharing of faith, sponsors will find an increase of their own faith. It is truly a blessing for you! Do you feel called to serve? If you feel a prompting of the spirit, or if you have any questions, please give me a call at 303-776-0737, ext. 140. We will need 17 sponsors! How blessed are we!
Anna
Campbell
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Live the Liturgy If the coin belongs to Caesar, then give it to him. Paying taxes is often unpleasant, but requires little self-investment. We know that a portion of our income must go back to the government, but what then, exactly, belongs to God? God does not seek our financial resources. What belongs to God is something that we sometimes want to keep to ourselves or divide in different places. What belongs to God is our hearts. We owe everything to God, even our very being. Without God we are nothing. God patiently continues to tell the world: “I am the LORD and there is no other, there is no God besides me.” How do we unite the varied allegiances of our hearts into one under God?
Serra Club News The Council of Catholic Bishops has declared Sunday, October 29th as Priesthood Sunday. Serra Club encourages all members of our parish to acknowledge this special day.
Sunday, October 29th
Thank the priests in your life
with a card or personal greeting.
Sunday,
October 29th
Breakfast menu
will include
medudo and
tamales.
Knights of Columbus Supports People with Intellectual Disabilities Next Weekend Since 1968, the Knights of Columbus has raised and donated more than $600 million to programs for people with intellectual and physical disabilities. The St. John the Baptist Knights of Columbus Council #14898 will be collecting donations for this worthy program at the church exit doors after all Masses on the weekend of October 28-29. All money collected will be donated to help people with intellectual disabilities (75% to local programs and 25% to The Colorado State Knights of Columbus Council for statewide programs). Thank you for your generosity!
TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 22, 2017
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Youth Service Ministry Our Youth Service Ministry just finished a month of dedication to prayer for all those impacted by storms Harvey and Irma. They offered their precious resource of time and set it aside for those in need. They completed many rosaries, novenas, offered their Masses, and spent time in Adoration. They created cards containing “spiritual bouquets” which we will send to the Dioceses of Houston and Miami.
Children of Mary Sodality Our wonderful new group had a beautiful beginning! To kick off the official beginning of Children of Mary Sodality, Fr. Humberto and Fr. Daniel offered a consecration ceremony of our group to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on the 100th anniversary of the final apparition of Our Lady of Fatima and the Miracle of the Sun. After the consecration and a recitation of the rosary, mother’s pinned their daughters with their Children of Mary Sodality membership pin. What a special memory made this past Friday at St. John’s! A huge thank you to Fr. Humberto, Fr. Daniel, and Maggie Howard for starting this group off in such a special way.
This special group meets every 1st Saturday of the month to attended Mass at 8:30 a.m. then assembles in Benedict Hall directly afterwards for our monthly meeting. All girls, ages 7-18 years old, are welcome.
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St. John’s Food Bank News By John Williams
By the time you read this we will have already finished the Fall Parish Food Drive. Hopefully, this will put food back on our
shelves to serve our current count of 204 families that we serve each week. I recently placed my order with Community Food Share and was able to order almost 4 tons of food for next week. In contrast, this week we received a little less than 2 tons so things are looking up. On November 18th St. John’s will participate in the 9Cares, Colorado Shares Food Drive at these 3 King Soopers locations:
· 2255 North Main Street in Longmont · 6550 Lookout Rd in Gunbarrel · 1650 30th Street in Boulder
We have a need for some of our youth to hand out bags to shoppers. Flyers will be attached to the bags indicating the items needed at this time. Distributing bags is a great for opportunity for boys and girls who might need service hours for school We also welcome Scout groups. To volunteer for a one or a two hour shift, contact Dennis at 720-442-1332. A polite demeanor and a smile are the only requirements. Shifts run from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at any of the 3 locations. Thank you for your consideration.
M.U.M.S. Calling all Moms! M.U.M.S is a program for mothers of all ages. It is a place to meet new friends, be inspired, share ideas, and get encouragement from other moms. We meet twice a month at St.
John’s. Our next meeting is on November 2nd from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in Benedict Hall. Special guest, Senite Sahlezghi from Marisol Health, will speak about the mission of this women’s health center. We will have coffee and snacks, and great conversation so please come join us! As always, new members are welcome any time and babysitting is available. For more information, contact Sarah at [email protected].
In Our Gift Shop… All Saints Day is
next Wednesday!
We have a large
selection of books
for adults and
children on the
Saints. Stop in this
week.
Your Local Source to Live, Celebrate, and
Share Your Catholic Faith!
Please visit
our gift
shop—
where you
can see it be-
fore you buy
Save the Date! Our Advent and
Christmas
Open House
Wednesday,
November 15th
8:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m.
TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 22, 2017
La Página Español
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Adoración Eucarística
Lunes: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Martes: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Jueves: 9:00 a.m. - 8:45 p.m. Horario de Confesiones
Jueves a las 4:30 p.m. y el Sábado a las 3:30 p.m..
Horario de Confesiones Jueves a las 4:30 p.m., Viernes 7:00 a.m. y el Sábado a las 3:30 p.m. Adoración para los Niños
Jueves 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Clases de Bautismo -Clases de bautismo en español serán el Segundo Jueves de cada mes alas 7:00 p.m. en el salón Benedicto. Es necesario registrases para la clase en recepción Antes. Los bautizos serán cada 1er y 3er Sábado de cada mes a las 10:00am. Cualquier pregunta pueda llamar a Susana 303-776-0737, ext. 113 o [email protected]
El Grupo de Jóvenes: Se reúne todo los jueves a las 7:00 p.m. en el Martin Hall. Para más información comuníquese con Samantha Macias 303-720-4207. El Grupo de Mujeres: El grupo de mujeres se reúne los martes a las 6:00 p.m. en la capilla. Para más información comuníquese con Evelia 720-882-6585, o Gaby 303-968-4476. El Grupo de Hombres: Se reúne todos los miércoles de 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. en el salón de los llorones. Para más información comuníquese con Adán Villa al 720-629-5841. PDV-Grupo de la Renovación Carismática: Se reúne los sábados a las 6:00 p.m. en el Salón Benedicto. Para más información comuníquese con Conchita al 720-327-7782.
Gracias a los sacerdotes en su vida: con una tarjeta o un saludo personal
29 de octubre
“La prueba del amor está en las obras. Donde hay amor, éste hace obras grandes; pero cuando deja de obrar, deja de existir.” —San Gregorio Magno
Intención por todas las Almas Este año vamos a hacer una novena de intención por todas las almas. Se trata de nueve Misas de oraciones por las almas de los difuntos. Los sobres están en los bancos a partir del fin de semana del 14 y 15 de octubre. Pedimos que estos sobres se entreguen a más tardar el 29 de octubre, por lo que los fieles orarán por las almas de las intenciones que figuran en los sobres de las nueve masas. La novena será rezada en las siguientes misas.
31 de octubre - 6:30 a.m., 8:15 a.m., y 6:00 p.m.
1 de noviembre - 6:30 a.m., 8:15 a.m., y 12:10 p.m.
2 de noviembre - 6:30 a.m., 8:15 a.m., y 6:00 p.m.
Domingo, 29 de octubre Desayuno - Medudo and Tamales
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CHURCH OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST LONGMONT, COLORADO
www.johnthebaptist.org
St. John’s School News
Scenes from our Angel Mass on October 3rd
In our 4th grade, each student wrote a prayer on a rosary bead.
St. John’s School October as the month of the Rosary
Fr. Daniel gave a special blessing to a statue of Our Lady of Fatima which was then placed in a beautiful grotto in Mrs. Rittenburg’s religion classroom in honor of the 100th anniversary of the apparition at Fatima.
COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED - ALL SOULS DAY NOVEMBER 2, 2014
Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday, October 21, 2017
5:00 p.m. †Jerome and ♥Sally Bradley Sunday, October 22, 2017 - Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00 a.m. †Mr. and Mrs. Carl Haller 8:30 a.m. †Janet and †Jack Robinson 10:30 a.m. †John Luebke 12:30 p.m. †Luis Nuñez 4:00 p.m. †♥Parishioners of St. John the Baptist 6:00 p.m. ♥Stella Xander Monday, October 23, 2017
6:30 a.m. †Pete Sena 8:15 a.m. †Mary V. White Tuesday, October 24, 2017
6:30 a.m. †Laura Sinor 8:15 a.m. †Ben Donahue Wednesday, October 25, 2017
6:30 a.m. Vi and Pat Birdsall 8:15 a.m. ♥Michaela Rossi Thursday, October 26, 2017
6:30 a.m. ♥Rick Schamly 8:15 a.m. †Alan Coleman 6:00 p.m. †Stella Xander Friday, October 27, 2017
6:30 a.m. ♥Donna Krische 8:15 a.m. †Mark Martinez Saturday, October 28, 2017
5:00 p.m. †James Walsh Sunday, October 29, 2017 - Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00 a.m. ♥Sean Flynn 8:30 a.m. †Angela and †Bill Shages 10:30 a.m. †Timothy McCann Sr. 12:30 p.m. †Rachel Navarro 4:00 p.m. †Marguerite Bono 6:00 p.m. †♥Parishioners of St. John the Baptist Intentions indicated by †deceased and ♥living. Unmarked if unknown.
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Readings for the Week of October 22nd Sunday: Is 45:1, 4-6/Ps 96:1, 3-5, 7-10/ 1 Thes 1:1-5b/Mt 22:15-21 Monday: Rom 4:20-25/Lk 1:69-75/Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21/ Ps 40:7-10, 17/Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday: Rom 6:12-18/Ps 124:1b-8/Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Rom 6:19-23/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Rom 7:18-25a/Ps 119:66, 68, 76-77, 93-94/Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Eph 2:19-22/Ps 19:2-5/Lk 6:12-16 Next Sunday: Ex 22:20-26/Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51/1 Thes 1:5c-10/Mt 22:34-40
DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA NOVEMBER 9, 2014 TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 22, 2017
Sunday, October 22:
· Coffee and Donuts, after all morning Masses, Benedict Hall · RCIA, 8:30 a.m., Campus · CREED, 9:00 a.m., Campus Monday, October 23:
· Breaking Open the Word, 8:30 a.m., Nursery · Spanish Religious Education, 6:00 p.m., Campus · Boy Scouts Troop 65, 7:00 p.m., St. Michael
Tuesday, October 24: · Morning Bible Study, 9:00 a.m., Benedict Hall Wednesday, October 25:
· Scripture class, 9:00 a.m., St. Catherine · Spanish Religious Education, 6:00 p.m., Campus · Respect Life Holy Hour, 6:00 p.m., Chapel Thursday, October 26:
· Men of Faith, 6:00 a.m., Benedict Hall
Select Events for Our Parish
Observances for the Week of October 22nd
Sunday: 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Mission Monday: St. John of Capistrano, Priest Tuesday: St. Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop Saturday: Sts. Simon and Jude, Apostles Next Sunday: 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time; Priesthood Sunday
A Message From Deacon Mike Thank you everyone for your prayers and cards as my family and I mourn the loss of my father. You have brought much comfort to us. God bless you all. Deacon Mike
Proof of Love “The proof of love is in the works. Where love exists, it works great things. But when it ceases to act, it ceases to exist.” —St. Gregory the Great
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For the weekend of October 14-15 Contacts
Address: 323 Collyer Street, Longmont, Colorado 80501 Phone: 303-776-0737 Parish Fax: 303-772-5636 Website: www.johnthebaptist.org
Clergy Father Humberto Márquez, Pastor [email protected] Father Daniel Ciucci, Parochial Vicar [email protected] Deacon Bob Howard [email protected] Deacon Mike Berens
[email protected] Deacon José Rodriguez
Parish Staff Mary Ruth Bauer,
Pastoral Assistant and Facility Scheduler [email protected], or ext. 139 Peggy Belknap, Business Office
[email protected], or ext. 148 Anna Campbell, RCIA
[email protected], or ext. 140 Teresa Cuevas, Receptionist
[email protected], or ext. 100 Lyle Herrera, Maintenance Manager [email protected], or ext. 135 Maggie Howard, Music and Liturgy
[email protected], or ext. 112 Nancy Olivari, Gift Shop
[email protected], or ext. 108 Donna Glover, Sacramental Records
[email protected], or ext. 109 Janet Sage, Scrip [email protected], or ext. 107 Mick Shivley, Business Manager
[email protected], or ext. 111 Liz Smith, Faith Formation Coordinator
[email protected], or ext. 106 Joan Willden, Media and Publications
[email protected] John Williams, Outreach Coordinator [email protected], or 303-678-1469
St. John the Baptist School
Investing in Our Children’s Future Since 1922 350 Emery Street, Longmont, CO 80501 303-776-8760 or [email protected]
A Catholic learning environment for P-8
Kemmery Hill, Principal Karen Gorman, Preschool Director
Scrip Program Gross Sales from last week $3,150.00
Treasure Sharing Collection Faith Direct
Offertory $15,868.20 $24,580.00 Other $ 349.00 $ 1,513.00 For St. John’s School $ - $ 2,385.00
St. John’s Tithe to Charity $4,045.00
Faith Direct is our online portal— collected and paid twice a month.
Adver tise in our Bulletin! Nik Alexander, our representative with Liturgical Publications, is working on securing advertisers for our bulletin. We would like to thank all of the advertisers who have renewed their ads for the upcoming year. Thank you also to all of the new advertisers who have generously committed to the bulletin for this year. If you would be interested in sponsoring an ad for your business or on behalf of your favorite charity/organization there is still time. Please contact Nik Alexander at 303-406-8542. As a reminder, we ask that our parishioners utilize these wonderful advertisers whenever possible. Please use the bulletin as a resource whenever you are in need of products or services. Please let them know we truly appreciate their loyal support of our bulletin. It is their generosity that provides the bulletin no cost to our parish.
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