ST JOHN THE BAPTIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH WWW.STJOHNTRYON.COM UT IN OMNIBUS GLORIFICETUR DEUS APRIL 15, 2018 THE LITURGICAL WEEK MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, April 14 4:30pm - Marshall Monroe† Sunday, April 15 Third Sunday of Easter 8:30am - MaryK & Brian Stefanec 11:00am - Annette Koluch† 12:30pm - St. John Parishioners Monday, April 16 8:30am - Thomas Swift† Tuesday, April 17 8:30am - Priest’s Intention *Wednesday, April 18 8:30am - Floyd Winn Sr.† Thursday, April 19 8:30am - Catherine Magner† Friday, April 20 8:30am - Adeline & James Kenny† Saturday, April 21 St. Anselm 4:30pm - Everett Crockett† Sunday, April 22 Fourth Sunday of Easter 8:30am - Gerald Michael McMahon 11:00am - Rachel Kingsley† 12:30pm - St. John Parishioners *Change from Regular Schedule CONFESSIONS *Monday 7:30 — 8:15 am *Wednesday 4:00 — 5:00 pm *Friday 7:30 — 8:15 am Saturday 3:30pm — 4:15 pm *No Confessions Monday, Wednesday & Friday DEVOTIONS *NO ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Wednesday 5:45 pm *NO BENEDICTION Wednesday 6:15 pm MORNING PRAYER After Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET After Monday Morning Prayer THE SANCTUARY LAMPS are in honor of and in memory of William Raymond Martin † 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 call for a copy of the prayer list. BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD
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ST JOHN THE BAPTIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH! WWW.STJOHNTRYON.COM
UT IN OMNIBUS GLORIFICETUR DEUS! APRIL 15, 2018
T H E L I T U R G I C A L W E E KMASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, April 144:30pm - Marshall Monroe†
Sunday, April 15Third Sunday of Easter8:30am - MaryK & Brian Stefanec11:00am - Annette Koluch†12:30pm - St. John Parishioners
Monday, April 168:30am - Thomas Swift†
Tuesday, April 178:30am - Priest’s Intention
*Wednesday, April 188:30am - Floyd Winn Sr.†
Thursday, April 198:30am - Catherine Magner†
Friday, April 208:30am - Adeline & James Kenny†
Saturday, April 21St. Anselm4:30pm - Everett Crockett†
Sunday, April 22Fourth Sunday of Easter8:30am - Gerald Michael McMahon11:00am - Rachel Kingsley†12:30pm - St. John Parishioners
*Change from Regular Schedule
CONFESSIONS
*Monday 7:30 — 8:15 am*Wednesday 4:00 — 5:00 pm
*Friday 7:30 — 8:15 amSaturday 3:30pm — 4:15 pm
*No ConfessionsMonday, Wednesday & Friday
DEVOTIONS
*NO ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Wednesday 5:45 pm
*NO BENEDICTION Wednesday 6:15 pm
MORNING PRAYERAfter Mass on Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday & Friday
DIVINE MERCY CHAPLETAfter Monday Morning Prayer
THE SANCTUARY LAMPS are in honor of and in memory of
William Raymond Martin †
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
call for a copy of the prayer list.BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER! WWW.STJOHNTRYON.COM
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S P I R I T U A L R E A D I N G & R E F L E C T I O NWHY DO QUESTIONS ARISE?
On Easter Day, on awakening late after the long midnight services in our parish church, I read over the last chapter of the four Gospels and felt that I received great light and understanding with the reading of them. They have taken the Lord out of his tomb and we do not know where they have laid him, Mary Magdalene said, and we can say this with her in times of doubt and questioning. How do we know we believe? How do we know we indeed have faith? Because we have seen his hands and his feet in the poor around us. He has shown himself to us in them. We start by loving them for him, and we soon love them for themselves, each one a unique person, most special! In that last glorious chapter of Saint Luke, Jesus told his followers, Why are you so perturbed? Why do questions arise in your minds? Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself. Touch me and see. No ghost has flesh and bones as you can see I have. They were still unconvinced, for it seemed too good to be true. So he asked them, “Have you anything to eat?” They offered him a piece of fish they had cooked which he took and ate before their eyes. How can I help but think of these things every time I sit down...and look around at the tables filled with the unutterably poor who are going through their long-continuing crucifixion. It is most surely an exercise of faith for us to see Christ in each other. But it is through such exercise that we grow and the joy of our vocation assures us we are on the right path. Most certainly, it is easier to believe now that the sun warms us, and we know that buds will appear on the sycamore trees in the wasteland across from the Catholic Worker office, that life will spring out of the dull clods of that littered park across the way. There are wars and rumors of war, poverty and plague, hunger and pain. Still, the sap is rising, again there is the resurrection of spring, God’s continuing promise to us that he is with us always, with his comfort and joy, if we will only ask. The mystery of the poor is this: That they are Jesus, and what you do for them you do for him. It is the only way we have of knowing and believing in our love. The mystery of poverty is that by sharing in it, making
ourselves poor in giving to others, we increase our knowledge and belief in love.
— Servant of God Dorothy Day
Servant of God Dorothy Day (+ 1980) was co-founder of the
Catholic Worker movement.
April Magnificat 2018
Sisters of MercyI was thirsty and you gave me to drink
OFFERTORY REPORTFiscal Year July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018
Offertory Totals for the Masses of April 7 & 8, 2018 This Week Y.T.D. Actual $6,969 $325,915
This month, which we began with the celebration of Christ’s Resurrection on Easter, may we imitate the Apostles in bu i ld ing a j oy fu l and generous community of faith.
See this week’s inserts:Pick of the Week: Did Jesus Really Rise From The Dead
Visit www.formed.org / Click on Register/ Enter parish code: GFP4TN
WORD OF LIFE“A model of care has been developed specifically for families whose infant is likely to die before or after birth. Often called ‘perinatal hospice,’ it's a way of caring for both the baby and the baby's family before, as well as after, birth.”
USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities,“Supporting Families Who Receive a Prenatal Diagnosis”
“And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they partook of food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved” (Acts 2:46-7).
FORMED.ORG
RESPECT LIFE GROUPA reminder to members of Respect Life: we will meet on Saturday morning, April 21, at 9:30 in Church for the rosary, followed by a meeting at 10am in the parish center.
THANK YOU!A big Thank You to Deacon Art and Rosemary and for all the faithful who participated, on Good Friday, in prayer at the Planned Parenthood facility in Asheville.
Lord of Life and Truth,Your Providence guides the course of history.
You have conquered deathAnd have made us the People of Life.You call us to fight the evil of abortion
And the forces that promote it.We therefore ask you to grant wisdom and mercy to our nation
…Give all of us the courage to insistThat public funding only be used
For the protection and promotion of lifeRather than for its destruction.
Give us hopeful hearts and joyful spiritsAs we continue to proclaim, celebrate, and serve
The Gospel of Life.We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
— Priests for Life
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER! WWW.STJOHNTRYON.COM
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P A R I S H L I F EP A R I S H L I F EP A R I S H L I F EP A R I S H L I F E
Mon April 16 9am5:30pm
Divine Mercy Chaplet, ChurchSchola Choir Rehearsal, Church
Tue April 17 3pm6:30pm
Men’s Group, Social HallWomen’s Group, Parish Center
Wed April 18 6pm Faith Formation Classes, Parish Center
Thu April 19 9:30am10am
Patriotic Rosary, ChurchWomen’s Bible Study, Social Hall
Fri April 20 — —
Sat April 21 9:30am Respect Life Group, Church/Parish Ctr
YOUTH GROUP
SUNDAY, APRIL 15TH
Breakfast with Fr. Arnsparger9:30am
Parish Center
SAFETY / RISK MANAGEMENT
Dear Parishioners,Just a note to let you know that I have assembled a committee to look at safety procedures and materials at our parish. They have had two meetings and continue to be of great help with suggestions. We are having new professional first aid kits placed in the Church/Church Kitchen and the Office/Classroom building. They will be regularly serviced. We are also having Automated External Defibrillators placed in the Church and the Office and these will be regularly serviced. We will have training for our staff, ushers and others as to using the AEDs. We have installed a landline phone in the Church for easy access to call 911 if needed. We are looking at new doors for all the Church so as to ensure safety in locking and leaving the Church and Hall. We are looking at installing cameras at the entrances of the Church and Office building. I will keep you updated as we continue to address the best practices of safety for everyone visiting our Church and Office. Thank you for the many suggestions you have made to me and others. With my prayers, Fr. Arnsparger
Stay with us… Lord.
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SAVE THE DATESAVE THE DATE
Apr 28 Confirmation Retreat (Faith Formation)
May 6 First Holy Communion
May 13 Mother’s Day
May 20 Pentecost
May 28 Memorial Day - office closed
Jun 17 Father’s Day
Jun 30 Confirmation
Jul 8-13 Totus Tuus Week
Aug 15 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
S A V E
T H E D A T E ! REGISTRATION OPEN32nd Annual Spring Fling
Catholic Charities Elder Ministry invites senior adults from across the diocese to join us for fun and fellowship at the 32nd Annual Spring Fling. Come discover something new and build upon your faith while enjoying exciting activities, presentations and performances. This is where friendships are strengthen and memories are made.
Wednesday, May 9Catholic Conference Center
1551 Trinity Lane, Hickory, NC $15 per person (includes lunch)
Registration deadline: Monday, April 30
Tuesday, May 22St. Matthew Catholic Church
8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte, NC
$15 per person (includes lunch)Registration deadline: Monday, May 14
For more information please contact Sandra B re a k fi e l d a t 7 0 4 - 3 7 0 - 3 2 2 0 o r e m a i l : [email protected]
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNINGAttend a free Natural Family Planning (NFP) Full Course on April 21st in Hickory at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, from 1:30 to 5:30pm.Topics to be covered include:* Effectiveness of modern NFP methods* Health risks of popular contraceptives* Benefits of NFP - health, relational, and spiritual* Church teaching on responsible parenting* And...how to use NFPFor more information, go to ccdoc.org/nfp or to RSVP, contact: Batrice Adcock, MSN, at Catholic Charities (704)-370-3230 [email protected].
Be a part of the Eucharistic Congress – Volunteer! There are many opportunities before and during the Congress for volunteers to contribute their time and talent. Volunteer shifts are only two hours on the day of the Congress.
Visit the website, www.GoEucharist.com for details and to sign up.
THE GOLDEN RULE SERVICE GROUP“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” is the Golden Rule of the Gospel of St. Matthew 7:12. A group of parishioners at our parish would like to begin a group to provide temporary assistance to those parishioners in need of assistance such as: shopping for food, providing light meals, help with doctors’ appointments, visiting and prayer, etc. It will be called “The Golden Rule Service Group.” If you would be interested in the great opportunity of support for your fellow parishioners and would like to join the club, please call Peggy Wylie (828-859-6339) for more details.
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YOUTH M INISTRY ——————————
Sunday, April 29th Youth Group 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Meet in Church at 5:30pm.
Sunday, May 20th Youth Breakfast with Fr. Arnsparger
9:30am Social Hall
F A I T H F O R M A T I O N
BROTHERS IN CHRISTThe next meeting is Tuesday, April 17th at 3pm in the social hall. We are exploring the book, Catholicism in Scripture. All men of the parish are welcome.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDYApril 19th The next class will be at 10am on Thursday, April 19th in the social hall. We will continue our study on The Book of Joshua. Any questions, contact Suanne Then at [email protected], or 864-457-2554.
FAITH FORMATION
Sacrament of Holy Eucharist:
• Rehearsal for First Holy Communion (2nd grade class): Saturday, May 5th at 10:00am.
• First Holy Communion (2nd grade class)—Sunday, May 6th at 11:00am Mass.
May Crowning will also take place at that Mass.
Sacrament of Confirmation: • Confirmation Retreat: Saturday, April 28, 2018—9am to 4pm.
• Confirmation Test Wednesday, May 9, 2018 during FF class.
• Confirmation—Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 4:30pm Vigil Mass—Bishop Jugis.
Let the Saints guide you: “O my Mother, offer me to Jesus. Take my heart
and unite it with the heart of my Jesus.” — St Bernadette Soubirous
WOMEN’S GROUPTuesday, April 17th
Women’s Group will meet Tuesday, April 17th at 6:30pm in the parish center. Women’s Group is using “Queen of Heaven: Mary’s Battle for You.” We will see how the woman who said “Yes” to serve God never tires of battling for us against the fallen angel who said “No — to serving God.” (Hosts are Leonardo Defilippis and Fr. Patrick Winslow). Hope you’ll join us!
TOTUS TUUS NEEDS YOUR HELP
Would you please consider hosting a meal (the four Team members join your family for dinner) or providing a lunch for the volunteers (Monday-Thursday)? And or would you be able to provide support for this extraordinary program? If yes, please contact Theresa in the parish office at [email protected].
TOTUS TUUSFAMILIES
Totus Tuus, “Totally Yours,” is a fun and energetic parish-based summer catechetical program. It is a week long “parish mission” for Catholic youth led by college aged teams of two men and two women. Parents and youth, mark your calendars now for Sunday, July 8 through Friday, July 13, 2018. Registration will open in May, 2018. Any questions, contact Theresa in t h e p a r i s h o f fi c e a t [email protected].
