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UT IN OMNIBUS GLORIFICETUR DEUS ! OCTOBER 2, 2016

THE LITURGICAL WEEKMASS INTENTIONS

*Saturday, October 1St Thérèse of the Child JesusFirst Saturday*No First Saturday Mass4:30pm - Jim R. Hess†Sunday, October 227th Sunday in Ordinary Time8:30am - St. John Parishioners11:00am - Raiford, Lucy Boone & Hudson Hyde12:30pm - Ruth Schatzberg†Monday, October 38:30am - Special IntentionTuesday, October 4St. Francis of Assisi8:30am - Priest’s Intention*Wednesday, October 5Bl. Francis Xavier Seelos*8:30am - Raiford, Lucy Boone & Hudson HydeThursday, October 6St. Bruno, Bl. Marie-Rose Durocher8:30am - Francis Corden†Friday, October 7Our Lady of the RosaryFirst Friday8:30am - Special IntentionSaturday, October 84:30pm - Marshall Monroe†Sunday, October 928th Sunday in Ordinary Time8:30am - Jim & Adeline Kenny†11:00am - St. John Parishioners12:30pm - Sharon Daniels

*Change from Regular Schedule

CONFESSION

*Monday 7:30 — 8:15am*Wednesday 4:00 — 5:00pm

*Friday 7:30 — 8:15amSaturday 3:30 — 4:15pm

*No Confession Oct. 3, 5 & 7

DEVOTIONS

*NO ADORATIONWednesday at 5:45pm*NO BENEDICTIONWednesday at 7:00pm

MORNING PRAYERAfter Mass on Monday, Tuesday,

Thursday & Friday

DIVINE MERCY CHAPLETAfter Monday Morning Prayer

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.

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.

THE SANCTUARY LAMPS are donated this week for the

Enlightenment of the American People regarding the Presidential Election

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SPIRITUAL READING & REFLECTION

Magnificat October 2016

Faith is the acknowledgement of one’s own helplessness — the belief that one owns nothing, that everything is a gift. It is the awaiting of all gifts from God…

It is difficult to believe, but it is even harder not to believe. Try to realize as often as possible that you are not alone. Christ, who has redeemed you, is with you. With a childlike feeling of your own helplessness, try to oppose those fears that depress you. Say to Jesus, “I know that you want to cleanse me from this leprosy; I know that you have already redeemed me from it.” Do you know that you could be the witness to a miracle? Christ said, If you have faith the size of a

mustard seed, you would say to [this] mulberry tree, Be uprooted and planted in the sea, and it would obey you (Lk 17:6). Then you would see that the unlimited power of God is in faith, which in the eyes of the world is such a small “nothing” — just like a mustard seed, the smallest of seeds. You would see that faith opens you to the redeeming works of Christ and, in a miraculous way, removes fear. Then, suddenly, you would feel that you are a free person.

Father Tadeusz DajczerFr. Dajczer(+2009) was a Polish priest and professor of theology in

Warsaw, and cofounder of the Families of Nazareth Movement.

I N C R E A S EO U R

F A I T H

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DAILY MASS READINGS

October 2 Sun27th Sunday in Ordinary TimeHb 1:2-3; 2:2-4/2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14/Lk 17:5-10 October 3 MonGal 1:6-12/Lk 10:25-37 October 4 TueGal 1:13-24/Lk 10:38-42 October 5 WedGal 2:1-2, 7-14/Lk 11:1-4 October 6 ThuGal 3:1-5/Lk 11:5-13 October 7 Fri Gal 3:7-14/Lk 11:15-26October 8 Sat Gal 3:22-29/Lk 11:27-28 October 9 Sun 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 Kgs 5:14-17/2 Tm 2:8-13/Lk 17:11-19

OFFERTORY REPORTFiscal Year July 1, 2016 — June 30, 2017

Offertory Totals for the Masses of Sept. 24 & 25, 2016 This Week Y.T.DActual $6,775 $92,987

ANNOUNCEMENTS

VOTER REGISTRATIONTHIS WEEKEND

AND OCTOBER 8 & 9• Registration Forms will be available for both North and South Carolina residents, both in English and Spanish.• If you have moved from out-of-state, or moved within the state, or want to change party affiliation: you must fill out a new

VOTER REGISTRATION FORM.

WE ENCOURAGE ALL ELIGIBLE U.S. CITIZENS TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN THIS YEAR'S 2016 ELECTION! DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO VOTE IS OCTOBER 14, 2016.

NORTH CAROLINA Residents:  This Voter Registration Form covers all counties in North Carolina, so we can register all counties!SOUTH CAROLINA Residents:  You will have to fill out the Voter Registration Form and take it OR mail it to the STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS OFFICE along with a copy of a Government Issued Photo I.D. (i.e. Drivers License) in order to Register to vote.  Locations of the State Board of Election Offices is on the Reverse side of the Registration Form.

We will have people there to help you with this.

ADORATION

OF THE

BLESSED

SACRAMENT

9am to 5pmFirst FridayOctober 7th

Please sign up in the Church vestibule.

Reminder: Each adorer is requested to arrive 5

minutes before your assigned hour.

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PARISH LIFE AT A GLANCEJoin us for Coffee & Donuts on Oct. 2nd at 9:30am in the Social Hall.

PARISH LIFE AT A GLANCEJoin us for Coffee & Donuts on Oct. 2nd at 9:30am in the Social Hall.

PARISH LIFE AT A GLANCEJoin us for Coffee & Donuts on Oct. 2nd at 9:30am in the Social Hall.

PARISH LIFE AT A GLANCEJoin us for Coffee & Donuts on Oct. 2nd at 9:30am in the Social Hall.

Mon Oct. 3 9:00am5:30pm7:00pm

Divine Mercy Chaplet, ChurchSchola Choir Rehearsal, ChurchRCIA, Social Hall

Tue Oct. 4 6:30pm Women’s Group, Parish Center

Wed Oct. 5 6:00pm Faith Formation Classes, Parish Center

Thu Oct. 6 9:00am Patriotic Rosary, Church

Fri Oct. 7 9am-5pm First Friday Adoration, Church

Sat Oct. 8 9:30am K of C Mtg, Social Hall (officers 8am)

LITURGICAL MINISTERS• 4th Quarter (October, November & December

2016) schedules have been emailed/mailed out ONLY to the ministers on the schedule.

• 4th Quarter schedules will be posted in the “usher room” on the cork board and in the outside glass bulletin board for all to view.

• If you have any changes in your mailing address, phone number or your availability to serve (vacation, work, illness etc) please contact Theresa Fitch in the parish office.

• All ministers are asked to check the posted schedules each quarter to be sure of their assignments. If any “assigned” minister on the schedule did not receive their schedule (via email or mail) please contact Theresa ASAP.

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Suggested Program: Opening The Word: Opening the Word is a program offering prayer and insights for the Sunday readings. Featuring a variety of experienced presenters including Dr. Tim Gray, Mary Healy, Scott Powell, Dr. Edward Sri, and Ben Akers, the fifty-two videos are designed to facilitate thought and discussion for personal faith formation or in the context of a group meeting. Personal

Prayer Journals are also available to make the most of these Sunday readings. When you get home today why not check out the video on the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time. A five to seven minute video that will provide insight to the teachings of today’s Gospel: Luke 17:5-10… “if you have faith, the size of a mustard seed.”

COMING UP: This week is a powerhouse of Saints: Oct 1: St Thérése of the Child Jesus (Catholicism, Episode 8); Oct 2: Guardian Angels (Book: Angels and Demons: What do we Know About Them?); Oct 4: St. Francis of Assisi (Movie: Clare and Francis); Oct 5: St. Faustina (Audio: The Saving Power of Divine Mercy or Movie, Ocean of Mercy.

ST. JOSEPH COLLEGE SEMINARY VISITSunday, October 16th — Luncheon Reception: 12:30pm to 2:00pm

We are pleased to announce that Fr. Matthew Kauth, rector, and the eight college seminarians of St. Joseph College Seminary, will be visiting our parish on Sunday, October 16, 2016. All parishioners are invited to join them for a light lunch at Sunnydale from 12:30 to 2:00pm. The Diocese of Charlotte recently opened St. Joseph College Seminary in response to a growing interest in vocations. Bishop Peter Jugis officially announced news of St. Joseph College Seminary on March 19, the Feast of St. Joseph, as it has been “placed under the patronage of St. Joseph, foster father of Our Lord.” In August, eight young men enrolled in the first “minor” seminary, in our diocese, which is temporarily located on the campus of St. Ann Church, but there are plans to build a permanent home on or near the campus of Belmont Abbey College. All of the seminarians attend classes at Belmont Abbey College. The seminarians will begin their visit to our Church by sharing breakfast and fellowship with Frs. Arnsparger and Kauth and our faithful altar servers. The Sunday liturgy at 11:00am will be a High Mass with several of the seminarians participating in the liturgy. Following that Mass, all parishioners are invited to Sunnydale (Tryon) for a delicious luncheon reception to meet and greet these new seminarians of our diocese and to welcome Fr. Kauth back to our parish!

G E T F O R M E D … T H E C A T H O L I C F A I T H O N D E M A N D

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PRO LIFE“We are called to show mercy because mercy has first been shown to us.”

— Pope Francis, Misericordiae vultus

SAVE THE DATESAVE THE DATEOct 16 Seminarian Meet & Greet, Church & Sunnydale

Oct 23 Parish Picnic, Harmon Field

Nov 1 All Saints’ Day, parish office closed

Nov 2 All Souls’ Day

Nov 12 K of C, Beer & Brats

Nov 24 Thanksgiving, parish office closed Thur & Fri

Nov 27 First Sunday of Advent

Dec 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception, parish office closed

Dec 11 K of C Christmas Party, Cliffs of Glassy Mtn

Dec 18 O Antiphons Program, Church

Dec 23-27 Parish Office Closed, Christmas

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October 23rd Harmon Field

DIOCESE OF CHARLOTTE — JOB OPENINGCatholic Schools Director of Development:  The Diocesan Office of Development has an opening for a full-time director of development for Catholic Schools. The candidate must be a college graduate with a degree in marketing, communications, or related field. He or she must have at least three years’ experience in fundraising and marketing. Responsibilities include managing two regional annual giving campaigns, handling all aspects of production of newsletters and annual reports, and serving as liaison to regional schools, foundation boards, and parish based Catholic schools. Please submit a cover letter and resume by October 24, 2016 to Jim Kelley, Office of Development, jkkelley@charlottediocese.org.

PARKINGThank you for your care to park first in our parking lots and on the grassy area by the office driveway and in the driveway. Please continue to make sure that cars are parked off the street so as to allow easy travel for our neighbors and emergency vehicles. Also, please do not park on Hillside Court so our neighbors have easy access to their homes. We are still working on other parking options and now are awaiting the soil testing to see what is possible. Thank you for your patience.

With gratitude and prayer, Fr. Arnsparger

LEAVE A LEGACYWe appreciate the thoughtfulness of parishioners who have left bequests to our parish. These gifts help us build a solid foundation for future generations.

ANNUAL 4-H BBQ - COLUMBUSFriday, October 21st, 4:30 – 7:00.  Charcoal grilled chicken or pot roast and sides.  Tickets on sale at the Polk County Cooperative Extension office in Columbus.

THE SANCTUARY LAMPS...are available October 15 — 22, November 12 — 19, November 19 — 26, December 3 — 10 & December 10 — 17. The suggested donation is $20. Please see Andree in the office.

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FAITH FORMATIONYOUTH GROUP • Sunday, October 9, 2016 Prayer—Pizza –Planning! See you there! Youth Group at 5:30pm—Parish Center

• Sunday, October 23, 2016 Parish Picnic—Harmon Field--see you there—volunteer to help!

• Sunday, October 30, 2016 Youth Dinner & Movie Night w/ Fr. Arnsparger at 5:30pm

Let the Saints guide you…“With all the strength of my soul I urge you young people to approach the Communion table as often as you can. Feed on this bread of angels whence

you will draw all the energy you need to fight inner battles. Because true happiness, dear friends, does not consist in the pleasures of the world or in earthly things, but in peace of conscience, which we have only if we are pure in heart and mind.”

—Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassiti

RCIA CLASSES Monday, October 3, 2016

RCIA will meet this Monday, October 3rd. The class will meet in the social hall, at 7pm. Any questions, contact Suanne Then at suannethen@gmail.com

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WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDYGenesis 2, Chapters 12-50Thursday, October 13, 2016

The Women’s Bible Study group will not meet on October 6th. The group will resume study on Thursday, October 13th. Please feel free to call Suanne Then for more information. 864-457-2554 / Suannethen@gmail.com

MEN’S GROUP — BROTHERS IN CHRISTThursday, Oct. 13

Join us for The Bible Timeline Study, beginning October 13th at 7pm in the social hall.

WOMEN’S GROUPTHE CREED IN SLOW MOTION

Tuesday, October 4, 2016We are spending time with Fr. Christopher Smith (audio) studying his  "Creed in Slow Motion," why do we say "I believe," "We believe."  The Creed is not a collection of propositions and it is not a theory... it is a profession of faith; it is a prayer! Hope you'll join us this coming Tuesday, October 4 at 6:30pm in the parish center. We conclude at 8pm.  We will be meeting for approximately nine weeks with the exception of November 8th—election night.  NOTE: Tuesday, October 11th, Women’s Group will meet in the parish social hall at 6:30pm.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

CATHOLIC SHOPPE

We have many new items in our St. John Catholic Shoppe. We have new holy cards, hologram cards, auto rosaries, rosaries, Benedictine

crosses, auto visor clips, Benedictine medals (brass) and various books: Catechism of the Catholic Church (large green), Manual for Eucharistic

Adoration and Bibles. We also have a basket of donated used books: make a donation; take a look and take a book!

Next time you’re going by the officewhy not stop in

for a quick visit!