Third Sunday of Advent December 11th, 2016 206 West Main - P.O. Box 670 Fort Pierre, S.D. 57532 StJohnsFortPierre.org Friday, December 16th Isaiah 56: 1-3a, 6-8 John 5:33-36 Saturday, December 17th Genesis 49:2, 8-10 Matthew 1:1-17 Sunday, December 18th Fourth Sunday of Advent Isaiah 7:10-14 Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-24 Sunday, December 11th Third Sunday of Advent Isaiah 35:1-6a James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-13 Monday, December 12th Our Lady of Guadalupe Revelation 12:1 Luke 1:39-47 Love God - Serve God ~ Love Others - Serve Others ~ Make Disciples Tuesday, December 13th Zephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13 Matthew 21:28-32 Wednesday, December 14th Isaiah 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25 Luke 7:18b-23 Thursday, December 15th Isaiah 54:1-10 Luke 7:24-30 Weekly Mass Readings PARISH OFFICE Rectory (605) 223 - 2176 Fax (605) 223 - 2805 Hours Monday - Friday 10am - 5 pm Website www.stjohnsfortpierre.org PARISH STAFF Pastor: Fr. Ron Garry [email protected]605-850-8593 Parish Secretary: Sherri Stoeser [email protected]Faith Formation: Josie Huck Tardiff [email protected]Rectory/Church Upkeep: Mary Welsh, Pat Storms Building Maintenance: George Welk, Tom LeFaive Parish Council: Ryan Fowler Finance Council: Mike Weisgram Grand Knight: Tom LeFaive Small Group Studies: Shirley Gross Confessions: Saturday 4:00 - 5:00 PM or appointment Mass Times: Saint John’s, on the Lord’s Day Saturday - 5:30 PM Sunday - 7:30 & 10:00 AM Sunday Evenings - 7:00-8:00 PM - Adoration Weekday Mass ***(check bulletin weekly schedule) Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 7:00 AM Tuesday - 5:30 PM Saturday - 8 AM (1st Saturday of the month only) Ss. Peter and Paul - Pierre, on the Lord’s Day: Saturday - 5:00 PM, Sunday, 8:00 & 10:00 AM, 5:00 PM SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Marriage - 6 months preparation: Call Father Ron. Baptism - Call Father Ron for information. Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church Our Sacred Mission: We, the Diocese of Rapid City, through the power of the Holy Spirit, are called to aract and form intenonal disciples who joyfully, boldly and lovingly proclaim and live the mission of Jesus Christ, leading to eternal life. Prayer Stewardship Solidarity Mercy Charity Family When John the Baptist heard in prison of the works of the Christ, he sent his disciples to Jesus with this question, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?” Jesus said to them in reply, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them. And blessed is the one who takes no offense at me.” As they were going off, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John, “What did you go out to the desert to see? A reed swayed by the wind? Then what did you go out to see? Someone dressed in fine clothing? Those who wear fine clothing are in royal palaces. Then why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. This is the one about whom it is written: Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way before you. Amen, I say to you, among those born of women there has been none greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.” Mt 11:2-11
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Third Sunday of Advent December 11th, 2016
206 West Main - P.O. Box 670 Fort Pierre, S.D. 57532
StJohnsFortPierre.org
Friday, December 16th Isaiah 56: 1-3a, 6-8 John 5:33-36 Saturday, December 17th Genesis 49:2, 8-10 Matthew 1:1-17 Sunday, December 18th Fourth Sunday of Advent Isaiah 7:10-14 Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-24
Sunday, December 11th Third Sunday of Advent Isaiah 35:1-6a James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-13 Monday, December 12th Our Lady of Guadalupe Revelation 12:1 Luke 1:39-47
Love God - Serve God ~ Love Others - Serve Others ~ Make Disciples
Tuesday, December 13th Zephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13 Matthew 21:28-32 Wednesday, December 14th Isaiah 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25 Luke 7:18b-23 Thursday, December 15th Isaiah 54:1-10 Luke 7:24-30
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Marriage - 6 months preparation: Call Father Ron.
Baptism - Call Father Ron for information.
Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church Our Sacred Mission: We, the Diocese of Rapid City,
through the power of the Holy Spirit, are called to attract
and form intentional disciples who joyfully, boldly and lovingly
proclaim and live the mission of Jesus Christ, leading to eternal life.
Prayer Stewardship
Solidarity Mercy Charity Family
When John the Baptist heard in prison of the works of the Christ,
he sent his disciples to Jesus with this question,
“Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?”
Jesus said to them in reply,
“Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind regain their sight,
the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised,
and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them.
And blessed is the one who takes no offense at me.”
As they were going off,
Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John,
“What did you go out to the desert to see?
A reed swayed by the wind?
Then what did you go out to see?
Someone dressed in fine clothing?
Those who wear fine clothing are in royal palaces.
Then why did you go out? To see a prophet?
Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
This is the one about whom it is written:
Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you;
he will prepare your way before you.
Amen, I say to you, among those born of women
there has been none greater than John the Baptist;
yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.” Mt 11:2-11
From Father Ron St. John’s Calendar
Sunday, December 11th
8:40 am Good Shepherd and 1-6 grade classes
7:00 pm Adoration and Confessions
Tuesday, December 13th
4-5pm Good Shepherd Class
7:00 pm Communal Penance Service at St. John’s (No RCIA)
Wednesday, December 14th
6:30 pm Confirmation Class
Thursday, December 15th
6:30 pm Matthew Kelly Bible Study - Join Us!
Sunday, December 18th
8:40 am Good Shepherd and 1-6 grade Classes
7:00 pm Adoration and Confessions
11:00 am After 10 am Mass the children of St John’s will present to our parish family “The Story of Baby Jesus”. See bulletin back.
May the angels lead Gary Chase to paradise.
Wake is Monday, December 12th, 7pm at the Moose Lodge in Fort Pierre.
Funeral is at St. Peter and Paul Tuesday, December 13th at 11am with the funeral meal at Ss. Peter and Paul furnished and served by St. John’s.
Advent Communal Penance Service is this Tuesday, December 13th
at 7:00 pm with four priests.
Our Diocesan Pastoral Priorities: In the coming weeks, we will pray about reconciliation, with the example of saints and inspiring ancestors, as they lived fully the faith. “Reconciliation with God leads … to other reconciliations, which repair the other breaches caused by sin. The forgiven penitent is reconciled with himself in his inmost being, where he regains his innermost truth. He is reconciled with his brethren whom he has in some way offended and wounded. He is reconciled with the Church. He is recon-ciled with all creation. Christian prayer extends to the forgiveness of ene-mies, transfiguring the disciple by configuring him to his Master. Forgiveness is a highpoint of Christian prayer; only hearts attuned to God's compassion can receive the gift of prayer. Forgiveness also bears witness that, in our world, love is stronger than sin. The martyrs of yesterday and today bear this witness to Jesus. Forgiveness is the fundamental condition of the reconciliation of the children of God with their Father and of men with
one another. (Catechism of Catholic Church paragraph 1469-1470)”
Monday 12 December, is the Feast of Our
Lady of Guadalupe
A Day of Prayer for Migrants and Refugees. St. John Paul II wrote: "Like the disciples of Emmaus, believers, supported by the living presence of the risen Christ, become in turn the traveling companions of their brothers and sis-ters in trouble, offering them the word which rekindles hope in their hearts. With them they break the bread of friendship, brotherhood and mutual help. This is how to build the civilization of love. This is how to proclaim the hoped-for coming of the new heavens
and the new earth to which we are heading."
For Protection of the Life of those in the womb. When Mary first ap-peared, as a pregnant mesitzo (of Aztec and Spanish heritage) to St. Juan Diego in 1531, the local people had known Christian leaders for only a short time. Human sacrifice, where blood of infants was often spilled in ritual sacrifice to demons of the old rite, was still practiced in fear. Into this cavern of darkness and ignorance, our Lady of Guadalupe brought a message of maternal compassion. “I am the merciful Mother, the Mother of all of you who live united in this land, and of all mankind, of all those who love me, of those who cry to me, of those who seek me, of those who have confidence in me. Here I will hear their weeping, their sorrow, and will remedy and alleviate their suffering, necessities, and misfortunes.” No more did the people need to fear their imagined bloodthirsty gods who demanded the death of their children. They found refuge beneath the gracious protection of
a gentle Mother.
Thank-you to everyone who braved the cold and came out to
help me celebrate my 60th birthday and for all the kind words
and gifts! Father Ron
Christmas Mass schedule:
Christmas Eve: Saturday, December 24th
4pm, 6pm, and midnight (12am)
Christmas Day: Sunday, December 25th
10 am
Advent Wreath: Third Week of Advent As we draw near to you, Lord God, keep us aware of your presence in all we do. Come with power to enlighten us by your grace, that we may live in praise and peace all our days. We ask this through Christ
our Lord. Amen.
The last 8 days, kindling our desire for Jesus the Messiah
December 17 Jesus, the Wisdom of God 1 Cor 1:26-31
Leader: Come, O Wisdom of God Most High, and fill our hearts with your word of
truth. All: Come Lord Jesus!
December 18 Jesus, the new Lawgiver Mt 17:1-8
Leader: Come, O Giver of the Law, that we may be strengthened by your mighty
power. All: Come Lord Jesus!
December 19 Jesus, the Flower of Jesse Rom 15:7-13
Leader: Come, O Flower of Jesse's Root, that we may be made fruitful
witnesses of your love. All: Come Lord Jesus!
December 20 Jesus, the Key of David Rev 3:7-8
Leader: Come, O Key of David, to unlock the darkness of sin and free us by your
grace. All: Come Lord Jesus!
December 21 Jesus, the Radiant Dawn Is 9:1-6
Leader: Come, O Radiant Dawn, sun of justice, and fill us with Your saving light.
All: Come Lord Jesus!
December 22 Jesus, the King of the Nations Rev 19:11-16
Leader: Come, O King of the Nations, and bind us all together in the unity and
peace we seek. All: Come Lord Jesus!
December 23 Jesus, Emmanuel Mt 1:18-23
Leader: Come, O Emmanuel, presence of God among us, and fill our hearts with
every good gift. All: Come Lord Jesus!
December 24 Leader: Lord Jesus, we approach that holy moment when Your coming as man is renewed in our hearts. Give us peace and allow us to celebrate Your presence with joy, that we may someday share Your glory. We ask this of You, who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, as One God, now and
forever. Amen.
Please pray for the sick and suffering:
Dick Frank, Abbie Rathbun, Elizabeth Larson, Frank Fransen, Lynette Singleton, Peggy Duffy, Susan Bennett, Mona Huck, Shirley Gross, Cindy Koupal, Mike Hawkins, Cheryl Ainslie, Cully Oothoudt, Delmer Fawcett, Mike Maskcovich, Jared Jungwirth, Mike Gebes, Evie Graber, Mary Novotny, Dr. Reynen, Matt Hanten, Duane Pomham, Milton Tiper, Denny Weaver, Ken Stewart, Freda Lawhon, Misty Brown, David Gross, Carl Rathbun, Mike Kelly, Steve Zaiko, Spencer Young, Donald LeClaire, Mike Iversen, Ashlynn Fitts, Heidi Shepherd, Jean Petersen Wilson, Brian Dumas, William Anderson, John Manning, Richard Brown, Pam Patton, Terry Hughes, Kathryn Schlechter, Keri Hendrickson, Heidi Alban, Yvonne Ehlers, Steeley Moore, Eva Fischer, Eleanor Unterbrunner, Leanne Goff, Cassie Miller, Bernie Duffy, June Wheeler, Richard Abernathy, Mona Lierly, Kathy Fenwick, Lynae Benham, Theresa Severyn, Kaylee Jo Gallagher and all who ask for our special prayers.
To add/remove someone on list, call Irma LeFaive - 280-9055.
Our building repair loan payment is $2,494.28 a month. Our loan balance is $7,494.29 - only 3 payments left!!!
Only three payments left on this note! The next project is a new heating/ air-conditioning system for the church with an expected cost to be in excess of $125,000. Please consider your continued gift to the building fund as we will borrow the funds needed to pay for the new system and then repay with a similar payment amount ($2400 per month).
We are grateful for the stewardship of our parish family!
Saturday, December 10th
5:30 PM + Pete Petersen By: Patti Petersen
Sunday, December 11th - Third Sunday of Advent
7:30 AM Parish Intentions
10:00 AM + Hunter Stoeser By: AJ and Lindsey Heiss family Monday, December 12th 7:00 AM SI Alex Reljic By: Pat Storms Tuesday, December 13th ***Note No Evening Mass 11:00 AM Funeral at Ss. Peter and Paul for Gary Chase Wednesday, December 14th
7:00 AM SI Larry Block By: Sandy Block Hansen Thursday, December 15th 7:00 AM + Helen Beckwith By: Rose Smit
Friday, December 16th
No Mass
Saturday, December 17th
5:30 PM SI Mona Huck By: Dean and Josie Tardiff
Sunday, December 18th Fourth Sunday of Advent
7:30 AM Parish Intentions 10:00 AM + Mary Turman By: Tom and Irma LeFaive
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:00-5:00 pm
Mass Intentions: (not many requests at this time)
If you would like to have a Mass for your loved one Living or Deceased
please find Mass Intentions envelopes at the church entrance.
Ministry Schedule
Saturday, December 17th 5:30 pm Sacristan: Mary Welsh
Readers: Lori Roberts, Kara Hughes
EM’s: Ryan Fowler, Carol Chalcraft
Servers: Abby Lott, Jacob Roberts
Gift Bearers: Eric and Lynette Weiss Family
Cantor: Kathleen Slocum
Sunday, December 18th 7:30 am Sacristan: Mary Giddings
Readers: Mary Giddings, Tom O’Boyle
EM’s: Judy Ackley, Christine Olson
Servers: Mercedes, Jazmin and Juan Flores
Gift Bearers: John and Judy Ackley
Sunday, December 18th 10:00 am Sacristan: Rose Anderson
Readers: Shane Clarambeau, Noreen Plumage
EM’s: Deb Gates, Kim Dowling, Laura Hand, Bob and Carolyn Riter
Servers: Cormack, Liz and Mattie Duffy
Gift Bearers: Brad and Beth Hand Family
Cantor: Joan Schuller
Homebound: Deb Palmer
Thank-you to Lou Ann Leischer for the many years of dedica-tion in putting out the ministry schedule and to Beth Lott for taking over for Lou Ann. Many hours are spent getting the schedule made. Please make a point to thank them!
Please consider serving your parish as a Readers, EM,
Sacristan, and Altar Server – you are needed - even if you can be a substitute. Please contact Mary Giddings 223-2044 or Irma LeFaive 280-9055.
Servers still are needed for Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve.
Please respond to Beth Lott if you are able to serve.
Also if you have dates in January and February you are unable to serve make those available to Beth.
Please join Sam Slocum for Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Tuesday, December 20th at 6:30pm. at First United Methodist Church in Pierre. Reception following in Trinity Hall.. RSVP to Kathleen -224-4763 or
Christmas Cards will be distributed to our city soon. If you wish to be a
minister of hospitality by distributing the cards please call Fr. Ron.
Blue Christmas Service: for those grieving a loved one who has died.
Saturday, December 17th, 2:30pm at Lutheran Memorial Church.
New Resource: Catholic Answers has published a new resource titled You Are Loved, that offers inspiration and hope for the countless individuals
struggling to break free of pornography.
Go to: catholic.com/booklets/chastity/loved.htmlyou-are-loved
Quilt Request: When the retreat center opened, more than 150 beautiful quilts were donated for use in the 58 lodging rooms (or 114 beds) at Terra Sancta. The quilts truly add to the atmosphere of the retreat center and are an integral part of our guest experience. As we reach the completion of our 5th year of operation, a few of the quilts are showing some wear and tear. If you’re interested helping us replenish our supply and or repair quilts that have been worn, please contact us at 605-716-0925 or email [email protected].
Ft. Pierre Knights of Columbus news: KC’s are serving breakfast, this Sunday, December 11th after masses.
Breakfast proceeds will help with medical expenses for Susan Bennett.
1st, 2nd and 3rd degree installation is this Sunday, December 11th. Many of you are 1st degree and this is a great opportunity to get your 2nd and 3rd
degrees in one afternoon and it’s all in Pierre at the KC Hall! To register to become a Knight or to rise to 2nd and 3rd degree contact Tom LeFaive 280-7865.
Consider joining your local KC council and help your priest, parish and community in many ways. Many special events will take place this coming year
in our parish. Membership is open to all Catholic men 18 years & older; all are invited to consider joining. Contact any Knight or Tom LeFaive - 280 -7865.
4th degree banquet will be December 18th. Football Results: Week 13 Vikings: 30 Tammy Sunde, Sioux Falls Sunday: 57 Christine Olson, Fort Pierre Monday: 93 Diane Smith, Pierre
Sunday, Dec. 11th Classes for Everyone: 8:40-9:40am, Rediscovering Advent Study: 8:40-9:40am Padre Hall
Tuesday, Dec. 13th: CGS class 4:15-5:15pm
Wednesday, Dec. 14th 6:30 pm Confirmation Class
Thursday, Dec. 15th Rediscovering Advent Study: 6:30-7:30pm Life Lounge
Sunday, Dec. 18th Classes for Everyone 8:40-9:40am, Rediscovering Advent Study: 8:40-9:40am Padre Hall
Tuesday, Dec. 20th: CGS class 4:15-5:15pm
Wednesday, Dec. 21st class 6:15-7:45pm Letter to the bishop needs to be handed in.
Thursday, Dec. 22nd Rediscovering Advent Study: 6:30-7:30pm Life Lounge
Christmas break December 25th through January 4th.
Faith Formation Happenings
Fair Trade Gift Baskets: baskets with
Fair trade items are available. Fairtrade products are grown in Central America by small farmers and their families. Purchasing these products help them feed, clothe and send their children to school. You may choose any regular coffee, any kind of tea, chocolate bar and your choice of baking cocoa or Hot Cocoa mix in a basket for $20.00. We appreciate your continued support and hope we can assist you with gifts for your teachers, co-worker, neighbors and families.
Contact Diane Smith @ 224-1306 to assist you.
Advent Baby Shower: for Birthright and Missouri Shores children.: This advent season let us help the babies who come in need to Birthright and Missouri Shores.
