Summerville Catholic School Educational Excellence, Spiritual Strength 226 Black Oak Blvd., Summerville, SC 29485 843-873-9310 www.summervillecatholic.org Parish Office Hours Monday - Thursday 9:00AM - 3:00 PM Friday Closed in Summer 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 Pastor Fr. Robert Spencer Administrator Pro-Tem 28 Sumter Avenue Summerville, SC 29483 Phone: (843) 873-0631 Fax: (843) 873-1431 www.sjbsummerville.org OCTOBER 23, 2016
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Summerville Catholic School
Educational Excellence, Spiritual Strength
226 Black Oak Blvd., Summerville, SC 29485
843-873-9310
www.summervillecatholic.org
Parish Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 9:00AM - 3:00 PM
Friday
Closed in Summer
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 Pastor
Fr. Robert Spencer Administrator Pro-Tem
28 Sumter Avenue
Summerville, SC 29483
Phone: (843) 873-0631 Fax: (843) 873-1431
www.sjbsummerville.org
OCTOBER 23, 2016
PARISH INFORMATION
Church Phone: (843) 873-0631 Fax: (843) 873-1431
WEBSITE: www.sjbsummerville.org
** AFTER HOURS **
Please call the office number for staff referrals.
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 seeking discounted parishioner tuition rate, please visit the Catholic Schools page of our website for detailed requirements.
http://sjbsummerville.org/catholic-schools
Daily Scripture Readings ~ are available on our web site, on the parish information page,
www.sjbsummerville.org at Franciscanmedia.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, November 9th, 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!
Cancer Support Group ~ Meets first Friday of each month at 9:30 am. Sessions are open to all. Contact Sister Carol.
RCIA Inquiry ~ Next session will meet on Tuesday, October 25th, at 7:00pm in the Church Commons. Anyone who has questions about the Catholic Church is welcome to attend. Contact Sr. Carol.
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 ~ kofc6629.org
O ur Increased Offertory Program Commit-ment Sunday is this weekend at all Masses.
We encourage all parishioners to complete and turn in your commitment cards to the church. The Commitment Card contains information on how to plan your increased offertory gift to the church, and asks for your commitment over the next year. If you have any questions regarding the Increased Offertory Program please feel free to contact the parish office, 843-873-0631, or email:
Mission Sunday. World Mis-sion Sunday was first ap-proved by Pope Pius XI in 1926, and organized by the Pontifical Society for the Propagation of the Faith.
Pope Francis reminds us that World Mission Sunday “… invites us to consider the mission ad gentes as a great, immense work of mercy, both spiritual and material.” The Gospel mandate, which proclaims that the Good News be preached to the ends of the earth, means that the Church cares for those who do not know the Gospel by proclaiming God’s love, mercy and salvation to everyone in every nation. This mandate has not ceased. Rather, it is the ongoing mission of the Church to bring all people to the love and mercy of Christ. To this end, hundreds of thousands of missionaries walk the streets of the world announcing the Good News of love and mercy.
World Mission Sunday allows all of us to participate in this essential work. On that day, we are all invited to go out as missionary disciples offering our time, talent and treasure to bring the message of God’s love and compassion to the entire human family.
For more information on how you can become more involved in this vital work, please contact Msgr. Ed Lofton, Director of the Office of the Pon-tifical Mission Society at 843- 875-5002.
SJB Ministries
The term “minister” refers to individuals who have been received a call from God to use the gifts giv-en to them. This call has been confirmed through a process of study and examination which has also equipped them to perform specific pastoral re-sponsibilities within the Church. There are many ministries that one can be a part of at St. John the Beloved. If you aren’t sure where your talents lie, please visit our website for our Ministry Handbook which offers more information on the ministries availa-ble at St. John the Beloved.
sjbsummerville.org/ministries
Hospitality & Member Care
TODAY!
Please join us after all Masses for Hospitality Sun-day. Refreshments will be served on the plaza out-side of the church commons.
In addition, the Parish Office is open from 9:00am - 1:30pm for any needs you may have.
All are Welcome!
St. Vincent de Paul 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.
My Command is this...Love one another as I have loved you.
Sick & Homebound Visitation If you or someone you know is sick or homebound and would like visitation, please call Sr. Carol Gnau at 873-0631,
WE EXTEND SINCERE SYMPATHY to the friends and families of:
EDWARD JOSEPH SWANSON JR. AND
JEREMIAH GALLIGAN
May they rest in the peace of Christ
In communion with the choirs of Angels and Saints!
Veterans Day Potluck According to the department of Veterans Affairs, there are al-most 22 million veterans living in the United States. To honor everyone who's served in the U.S. military, we will be hosting a Potluck Dinner in Madden Hall on Friday, November 11th at 6:00pm. Bring your favorite casserole, salad, or dessert to share. For more information, or to help, please contact Barbara Iorizzo from our events team at
Event Team Meeting The Parish Event’s team will be meeting on October 26, 2016, 10am in Madden Hall to plan for
November 11th, Pot Luck Dinner Honoring Veterans and active Military personnel. If you are interested in helping or becoming a member of the Parish Event’s team, please contact Barbara Iorizzo at:
Our next gathering will be Wednes-day, November 2nd, please sign-up in the Commons. Cost is $ 7.00, reg-istrations close at noon, Sunday Oc-tober 30th. Laura Drolet from Family Estate and Retirement Solutions will
say a few words that will be helpful to all of us. Come one, come all!
Women’s Club The next monthly meeting of the Women's Club will be on Monday, November 7th at 7:00 PM in Madden Hall. We will be collecting the shoe-boxes filled with Christmas goodies for Operation Christmas Child. Please bring yours to this meeting. We are all anxious to hear the results from our Fall Bake and Craft Sale. We will discuss the up coming Fall Deanery Retreat. Our Nomi-nating Committee will give us the results of their search for candidates for our co-presidents. There will be a sign up for our Christmas dinner and re-ports from all of our ministries. We welcome all women of the parish to join us, at any of our meetings.
Women's Club Fall Bake and Craft Sale The Women's Club will be hosting their Fall Bake and Craft Sale the weekend of November 5th and 6th. Please plan to stop by for yummy treats and lovely craft items. All proceeds benefit the many ministries that serve our parish and Summerville community.
Thank you for your support!
All Saints Day All Saints' Day is a Holy Day of Obligation celebrated annually on November 1st. The day is dedicated to the saints of the Church, that is, all those who have attained heav-en. Masses will be celebrated on:
November 1st at 9:00am, 12:00 noon, and 7:00pm.
Jubilee Year of Mercy ~ December 8 - November 20, 2016
Food Pantry Needs Our parish pantry is in need of non-perishable proteins. These items include, but are not limited to: SPAM, Vienna Sau-sages, Canned Tuna, Canned Chicken Breast, Chili with Meat and Soups contain-ing meat. We could also use peanut butter and boxed milk such as Parmalat. For liability reasons, we cannot accept any expired or opened items. Please carefully inspect items prior to donation. Reusable cloth grocery bags are also a huge help. Items may be brought to Sr. Carol or the Parish office.
Thank you for helping us help others!
Worldwide Marriage Encounter “The one who serves God willingly is heard; his petition reaches the heav-ens.” Let us serve God willingly by strengthening, renewing and rekindling our marriages. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends are: Nov 4-6, 2016 in Atlantic Beach, NC and Feb 3-5, 2017 in Myrtle Beach, SC. Early sign up is recommended. For more information contact us at:
Singles Weekend The Tri-County Catholic Fellow-ship Group will be celebrating "Singles' Weekend" on Saturday, November 5th, 2016. The week-end begins with the 5:30pm, Sun-
day Vigil Mass at Stella Maris Catholic Church with dinner and fellowship to follow at Sullivan's Restau-rant, both on Sullivan's Island. All Catholic single adults, age 50+, are cordially invited. If interested, and to RSVP, please contact J. Shannon Hurley:
Volunteer are also needed to decorate your car’s trunk, and pass out candies , please contact Anne at [email protected] for more information on how you can help.
All are Welcome!
Centering Prayer Advent Retreat The Centering Prayer Group will be hosting a contemplative retreat in preparation for Advent, “Parting the Veil of Separation,” presented by Fr. Bill Sheehan, OM at Mepkin Abbey from Friday, November 18th to Sunday, November 20th. This retreat will be a com-bination of silent meditation (centering prayer), talks with Fr. Bill, visit to the crèche festival and op-tional participation in the Abbey’s prayer services. All meals (vegetarian) are included. Registration fee is $60.00 paid to St. John the Beloved and the re-treat fee is $150.00 paid to Mepkin Abbey on the day of the retreat. Any questions please contact Ken Martinelli at 843-486- 2617.
Volunteer Opportunity Looking for a way to give back during Thanksgiving? The Knights of Columbus/Council 704 are hosting their 39th Annual Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble 5K on Thanksgiving Day. They are in need of volunteers for Wednesday, November 23rd and Thursday, No-vember 24th. Our Lady of Mercy Neighborhood House will received a donation if at least 10 people volunteer on behalf of our organization. To register, please visit:
Also, “Like” us on Facebook at: facebook.com/StJohnBelovedSC
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Administration
Collection Counters*
Office Assistance
School Advisory Council
Community Building
Cursillo Couple to Couple Family Counseling Hospitality Teams Liturgical
Receptions Men’s Prayer
Group MOPs New Members
Welcome Parish Events
Team Senior Exercise
Group Senior Luncheon Women’s Club Young Adult
Group
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
Bereavement Catholic
Scouting Ecumenism Facilities
Management Habitat for
Humanity Health Ministry
& Parish Nurses Kairos Knights of
Columbus Meals on
Wheels Ministry of Care Outreach for the
Hungry Prison Ministry Respect Life St. Vincent de
Paul
Liturgical Ministries
Eucharistic Ministers*
Gift Bearers Greeters Lectors Servers
(for adults*) Ushers
Scripture Reflection
T he First Reading today comes to us from the Book of Sirach, which was
once known as the Wisdom of Sirach. As is the norm with Sirach, he gets right to the point in the first verse of the reading: “The Lord God is a God of justice who knows no favorites.”
We are all familiar with the idea of favorites: we may have a favorite color, or a favorite food, or a favorite flower. However, it is comforting to know that God has no favorites. We are all His children. This fact is rein-forced over and over in the Bible.
Consider the following: “For there is no favoritism with God.” (Romans 2:11); “For the Lord your God is the God of gods…who favors no person and accepts no bribe.” (Deuteronomy 10:17); St Peter opened a sermon with these words: “In truth, I see that God shows no partiali-ty.” (Acts 10:34). We may sense that God does not have favorites, that He loves us all equally, that we all can be saved, but we also need to note that God cannot be bribed or bought.
What God expects of us is for us to be disciples, to be good stewards, to live righteous lives. If we sincerely do that, if we pursue holiness as we are called to do, then truly as the Lord tells us in today’s Gospel, “Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who hum-bles himself will be exalted.” God is good — to all of us.
The Pharisee and the Tax Collector Outreach Ministry
Sunday, November 13th: Cook team 4: Nancy God-bout’s team, making chili. Meet in Madden Hall at 8:30am. Bring bag of cooked rice.
Monday, November 14th: Serving team 4 : Dominic Masocco’s team. Meet in Madden Hall at 10:00AM. Serving chili.
If you are interested in helping in this rewarding min-istry, please contact MaryAnn Schoch at: 843-469-6519 or [email protected].
