St John the Baptist Catholic Church www.stjohntryon.com UT IN OMNIBUS GLORIFICETUR DEUS JANUARY 18, 2015 THE LITURGICAL WEEK MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, January 17 St. Anthony 4:30pm - Jim R. Hess† Sunday, January 18 2 nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30am - Jim Kenny† 11:00am - Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kearns 12:30pm - For St. John Parishioners Monday, January 19 8:30am - Frances Driscoll† *Tuesday, January 20 St. Fabian, St. Sebastian 7:30am - Priest’s Intention **Wednesday, January 21 St. Agnes - Travis Then **Thursday, January 22 - William Allen, Sr.† **Friday, January 23 St. Vincent, St. Marianne Cope - Daniel Kingsley† Saturday, January 24 St. Francis de Sales 4:30pm - For St. John Parishioners Sunday, January 25 3 rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30am - James Roseberry† 11:00am - Sheri Bennett Turner† 12:30pm - The Holy Souls in Purgatory† * Time change from regular schedule ** No regularly scheduled Mass CONFESSION Mondays 7:30 - 8:15am *Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:00pm *Fridays 7:30 - 8:15am Saturdays 3:30 - 4:15pm *No Confessions Jan. 21 & 23 DEVOTIONS ADORATION *WEDNESDAY AT 5:45PM *No Adoration Jan. 21 *MORNING PRAYER After Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday *No Morning Prayer Jan. 22 & 23 DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET After Morning Prayer on Monday 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. Pray for the repose of the soul of Bettye Logan Added to our prayer list is Lisa Kingsley 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 LIGHTS are lit this week In Thanksgiving for a Blessed Christmas
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St John the Baptist Catholic Church www.stjohntryon.com
UT IN OMNIBUS GLORIFICETUR DEUS ! JANUARY 18, 2015
THE LITURGICAL WEEK
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, January 17St. Anthony4:30pm - Jim R. Hess†Sunday, January 182nd Sunday in Ordinary Time8:30am - Jim Kenny†11:00am - Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kearns12:30pm - For St. John ParishionersMonday, January 198:30am - Frances Driscoll†*Tuesday, January 20St. Fabian, St. Sebastian7:30am - Priest’s Intention**Wednesday, January 21St. Agnes - Travis Then**Thursday, January 22 - William Allen, Sr.†**Friday, January 23St. Vincent, St. Marianne Cope - Daniel Kingsley†Saturday, January 24St. Francis de Sales4:30pm - For St. John ParishionersSunday, January 253rd Sunday in Ordinary Time8:30am - James Roseberry†11:00am - Sheri Bennett Turner†12:30pm - The Holy Souls in Purgatory†
* Time change from regular schedule** No regularly scheduled Mass
CONFESSION
Mondays 7:30 - 8:15am*Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:00pm
*Fridays 7:30 - 8:15am Saturdays 3:30 - 4:15pm
*No Confessions Jan. 21 & 23
DEVOTIONS
ADORATION*WEDNESDAY AT 5:45PM
*No Adoration Jan. 21
*MORNING PRAYERAfter Mass on Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday & Friday*No Morning Prayer Jan. 22 & 23
DIVINE MERCY CHAPLETAfter Morning Prayer on Monday
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.
Pray for the repose of the soul of Bettye Logan
Added to our prayer list isLisa Kingsley
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 LIGHTS are lit this week
In Thanksgiving for a Blessed Christmas
SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME! WWW.STJOHNTRYON.COM
THAT IN ALL THINGS GOD MAY BE GLORIFIED! PAGE 2
SPIRITUAL READING & REFLECTION
Dear Friends in Christ,
“Vocation” comes from the Latin word “vocare” which means “to call”. There is a basic call to “holiness” which is given to each of us. God is the One Who does the calling. Within our basic call to holiness, each of us receives our specific “vocation” wherein we will live out our call to “holiness” – Marriage, consecrated celibate life, Religious Life of monasticism for men and women, Religious Life of Brothers or Sisters, and of course, for some men the vocation to the Sacred Priesthood. All vocations have as their purpose the salvation of the one being called and the salvation of those around us who will be affected by our own particular vocation. St. Paul reminds us today that we fulfill our vocations by using our bodies as Christ intended. We live chastity of mind and body. Our bodies are the temples of the Holy Spirit and it is our vocation to give glory to God by pure living. This is our vocation to Holiness. Parents assist their children in preparing for and discerning their vocations. They do not just help their children to “get a job” by the education they offer. Rather, they first and foremost assist their children to listen to God’s calling and then assist them in getting the knowledge and skills needed for that vocation. Naturally, the discerning process happens along with the amassing of general knowledge and skills common to all vocations; hence, the need for a truly “liberal arts” education, rather than just technical education. Both have their place. Samuel’s mother, Hannah, helped her son prepare for his vocation. She presented him to the Priest, Eli, as a part of her parental duties. Our parents do this through presenting their children through Baptism, training them in their prayers, catechism, and active involvement in parish life on a regular basis throughout their lives. Children benefit from seeing their parents be actively involved in continuing prayer in the home and in the Church, Adult Religious Education, prayer, reading Catholic books at home and regular Sunday Mass attendance and sacramental participation. Parents, you have such a great opportunity in the gifts God is giving you in your children. Years from now, you will look back on the memories you made for
yourselves and for your children. Make them good memories by drawing close to the Church, which is to draw close to Christ Himself. Practice your faith, this is your vocation. If you do this, you will be more likely to help your children make good memories as they respond to God’s call in whatever “Vocation” is theirs: imagine – happy and permanent marriages from your homes, happy and permanent single celibate lives from your homes, happy and permanent religious brothers and sisters from your homes, and happy and permanent Priests from your homes. God will bless you abundantly. Please pray for all those going to the March For Life from our Parish and Diocese. This March For Life is an important social justice action to protect the life of the preborn and the elderly. Nellie Gray, the Washington attorney who started this March for Life deserves much credit. Please pray for the repose of her soul. And pray for all who help to organize the March for Life. May our Lord bless you and our Lady keep you in her care. With my prayers, Father Arnsparger
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DAILY MASS READINGS
January 18 Sun 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19/1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20/Jn 1:35-42January19 MonHeb 5:1-10/Mk 2:18-22January 20 TueHeb 6:10-20/Mk 2:23-28January 21 WedHeb 7:1-3, 15-17/Mk 3:1-6January 22 ThuHeb 7:25—8:6/Mk 3:7-12January 23 FriHeb 8:6-13/Mk 3:13-19January 24 SatHeb 9:2-3, 11-14/Mk 3:20-21January 25 Sun 3rd Sunday in Ordinary TimeJon 3:1-5, 10/1 Cor 7:29-31/Mk 1:14-20
This is the collection report for the Sunday Masses of January 10 & 11, 2015
2015 Offertory Envelopes are in the social hall. Please pick up your box today.
For sacramental emergencies, please call 828-859-9574, ext. 6If you or anyone you know is homebound or hospitalized, even temporarily,
please call the office so that we may arrange for them to be visited by one of our Extraordinary Ministers.
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
SOUPER BOWL OF CARING 2015
St. John’s youth, as part of Souper Bowl of Caring, will hold soup pots outside church doors the weekend of January 31st and February 1st. They will join young people in churches across the country to collect money
for those who are hungry and hurting. The Youth will be donating all funds to TBOM’s “Feed a Kid Backpack” program. This collection simply asks for your change, a dollar or two ☺—it is not intended to compete with nor replace our parish’s regular Food Bank collection for Outreach Ministry (Feb 7/8). Your generosity and support is always appreciated. May God bless you!
S T . J O H N ’ S Y O U T H & T H E M A RC H F O R L I F E 2015
The national March for Life this year will take place on Thursday, January 22, 2015. Members of St. John’s Youth Group, along with several adults of our parish, will be traveling with St Barnabas Catholic Church to attend the March for Life in Washington, D.C., January 21st through the 23rd. Please join us in praying for our youth and parishioners, our Diocesan priests and seminarians, and all those who will be traveling to Washington, D.C. to participate in the March for Life. Please remember to pray in a special way for the unborn, for the healing of those who have suffered from the trauma of abortion, and for all people to come to know and respect the dignity of each and every human life from conception until death.
PRO LIFE“Pope Francis has seen a deeper link between the poor and the unborn. They are both among the first victims of a ‘throw-away society,’ an attitude that sees people as disposable when they do not serve the selfish interests of those with more power.”
— “Poverty and Abortion: A Vicious Cycle,” 2014 Respect Life Program USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities
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PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
PARISH LIFE AT A GLANCEPARISH LIFE AT A GLANCEPARISH LIFE AT A GLANCEPARISH LIFE AT A GLANCEMon Jan 19 —
No Mixed Sacramental ClassFaith Formation Classes, Parish Center
Thur Jan 22 — No Patriotic Rosary
Fri Jan 23 — —
Sat Jan 24 — —
Youth GroupSunday,
Jan. 18th 9:45am
MASS INTENTIONS PROCEDUREIn order that Mass Intentions and Sanctuary Lights may be accurately recorded and accounted for, they must be made in person during office hours. If you are homebound, please call Andrée to secure a Mass time. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
The Sanctuary Lights are Available for Jan 31 — Feb 7
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USHERS NEEDED….HAVE YOU CONSIDERED SERVING?
We have a wonderful team of ushers at St. John the Baptist and invite you to join! We are in need of a few extra ushers for each of the Mass rotations. Would you please consider offering your gifts to welcome and greet parishioners to our beautiful church and the celebration of the most sacred and holy Mass? Training will be provided and the rewards are priceless! If interested, please contact Theresa Fitch in the parish office or at [email protected]. “How shall I make a return to the Lord for all the
good he has done for me?” —Psalm 116:12
SEE LITURGICAL SCHEDULE CHANGES ON PAGE 1
Please note that when a regularly scheduled Mass cannot be celebrated here, Fr. Arnsparger will offer the previously requested intention at a private Mass.
with Fr. ArnspargerOn February 7th the Circle of Mary
will meet after the 8:30am First Saturday Mass. Coffee and refreshments will be served.
A BAKER’S DOZENOur once a month Coffee and Donuts is going well and has grown in size since changing its name to Donuts & Dogma—although it just might have something to do with Fr. Arnsparger’s teaching and Q & A! Whether you come for the donuts or the dogma, or both, we are happy to have increased numbers in attendance and fellowship. We’re looking for a dozen or so “bakers” who would be willing to bake a coffee cake or muffins, etc., to simply supplement the food provided by the Family Life Team of volunteers responsible for that month. You would have no other responsibilities—simply be on a list that could be called upon to make an item to help with the food for that month’s Donuts and Dogma! If interested, email Palma Davis at: [email protected] or Theresa Fitch at: [email protected]
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FAITH FORMATION / OTHER
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS
RCIA Classes meet this Monday evening, January 19th at 7:00pm in the parish center.
YOUTH GROUP _______________
• Sunday, January 18 Youth Group Sunday Morning w/Fr. Church Social Hall at 9:45am
• Wednesday — Friday, Jan 21— 23 March for Life 2015 Washington, DC
• Saturday-Sunday, Jan 31/Feb 1 Souper Bowl of Caring 2015 All Masses
• Saturday — Sunday, Feb 7/Feb 8 Sell Spaghetti Dinner Tickets All Masses
“God created the whole material world out of his love for us. Everything we can see and touch… was created for the sake of God’s covenant. We do not always love as we ought, but Gods’ pattern of love protects us and calls us back to our true natures. Marriage and celibacy are the two ways of being together as male or female in light of God’s covenant, and for this reason both marriage and celibacy are considered chaste ways of living.”
World Meeting of Families: Love is Our Mission, The Family Fully Alive
Registration is now open for the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, September 22-27, 2015! Families can look forward to seeing and hearing Pope Francis, guest speakers, celebrations, kids’ activities, and prayer, all of which will bring renewal and transformation for you, your loved ones and the world. To reserve your spot at the World Meeting, visit the official website WorldMeeting2015.org and select Register. Multiple packages are available for adults and children (ages 6-17). Jesus is the source for the hope, faith, love and joy that should animate Catholic family life.
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PA R I S H / D I O C E S E / O T H E R
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
“If you are called, reply, Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.” What is God calling you to in your Sacrament of Marriage? The next
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are Feb. 6-8, in Asheville, N.C and May 1-3, in Greensboro, N.C. Early sign up is highly
recommended. For more information visit our website at: http://NCMarriageDiscovery.org
The four stages of marriage are: Romance, Disi l lusionment, Misery, and Awakening. Many marriages experience the first
three stages. Those that end in divorce never make it to the fourth. Don’t give up! If your marr iage i s su f fer ing, p lease contact Retrouvaille. For confidential information or to apply for the next program beginning with the weekend of February 13–15, 2015, call 800-470-2230 or 434-793-0242, e-mail us at [email protected], or visit the web site at www.retrouvaille.org.
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SAVE THE DATESt. John the Baptist Catholic Church
SAVE THE DATE
Jan 22 March for Life in Washington DC
Jan 31 /Feb 1 All Masses, Souper Bowl of Caring, Church Steps
Feb 14 Annual Spaghetti Dinner, 5:30pm, Social Hall
Feb 18 Ash Wednesday, Masses at 8:30am & 6:30pm
FridaysFeb 20 — Mar 27
Stations of the Cross, Fridays in Lent at 5:00pm& April 3 (Good Friday) at 12:00 noon
April 2 — 6 Parish Office closes at noon April 2 thru April 6
April 2 Holy Thursday, Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 6:30pm
April 3 Stations of the Cross, 12 noonGood Friday of the Lord’s Passion, 3:00pm
April 4 Holy SaturdayEaster Vigil Mass time to be announced
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ASHEVILLE THEOLOGY ON TAPJANUARY 29
New Year's Blessings on our Asheville Vicariate Parishes! Our events of the past year would not have been successful without your support. We're looking forward to a brand new year of reaching out to our area's young adult population, continuing to connect them with other Catholics in their 20s and 30s, and encouraging growth in faith with dynamic speakers in a casual settings.
Catholics, ready for the first Asheville Theology on Tap event of the New Year?! Our next event will be Thursday January 29th at 6:30pm. Join us for food, faith and fellowship at All Soul's Pizza on Clingman Ave. in Asheville, N.C., featuring speaker Fr. Adrian Porras of St. Barnabas.
MARK YOUR
CALENDARA TASTE OF ITALY
ST. JOHN’S ANNUAL
SPAGHETTI DINNER
FEBRUARY 14, 2015
5:30PM
COUNSELING SERVICECatholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte, Asheville office has a bilingual English & Spanish speaking COUNSELOR on staff. Our counseling service has a sliding scale fee based on income. We have immediate openings for folks looking for anger management as well as EMDR, individual, couple and family counseling. Call 828-255-0146 ext. 23 to speak to the counselor or to leave a message.
