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LITURGICAL MINISTERS Thank you to those who volunteer for our various liturgical ministries. If you would like to volunteer for any of our Liturgical Ministry roles, please contact the parish office. Adult Envelope $891.00 July Electronic Contributions 3,670.00 Donations Fiscal Year To Date 8,589.50 Budgeted Donations Fiscal Year To Date 7,647.00 Loose Plate 37.00 YOUR WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP Thank you to those who regularly and generously give of their treasure as well as those who give of their time and talent to sup- port the work of our parish. Consider Electronic Giving; forms are on the parish website or paper enrollment forms are hanging on the bulletin board in the parish center. If you have questions about Electronic Giving, contact Julie in the parish office. Louise Bartlett, Julia Beckmann, Lorraine Degiovanni, Gloria Ebacher, Ron Eisenschenk, Alvina Klocker, Gen Ludowese, Rosie Moran, Mildred Notsch, Anthony Scholz: www.caringbridge.org/visit/anthonyscholz, Charlie & Nancy Wenner, Military Men, Women and their families, and all ill or suffering. After 90 days names are removed from the prayer list, if your name needs to be re-added, please update the parish office. Green Special Needs Envelopes $.00 Wednesday Coffee Cup 14.00 Bishop’s Annual Appeal Catholic Educ. 165.00 Bishop’s Annual Appeal Faith Formation 230.00 PRAYER CORNER SATURDAY, JULY 27TH 5:30 PM USHERS: SERVERS: LECTOR: GIFT BEARERS: EUCH. MINISTERS: SACRISTAN: MUSIC: DOOR GREETER: Bob Mayers Alice Mayers Scott Wallner Evie Dumonceaux Arnie & Rhonda Sauerer Tess Koltes Bob & Evie Dumonceaux Arnie Sauerer Jason Prigge Karen Schellinger Volunteer Needed GOSPEL MEDITATION July 21, 2019 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Active and contemplative. At work and at rest. These are dynamics we all face in our lives, and if we're honest, we might not always balance perfectly! In this Sunday's Gospel, our daily tensions play out in two sisters. Mary "sat beside the Lord at his feet listening to him speak." Martha, on the other hand, is "burdened with much serving." This, as it turns out, is not necessarily "the better part." All of us reading this have some sort of labor we engage in. We have different trades or careers. We have responsibilities as family members, some of which may take up most of our time. In the time of Scripture, showing hospitality to guests was one of the most important values in society. Our work is important. Jesus him- self spent decades as a carpenter. So what's the problem with Martha? Martha is burdened, anxious, and wor- ried. Not only that, but she resents her sister's choice. "Tell her to help me," she de- mands of Jesus. How easy it is to get very busy doing good things. We need to provide for our families and plan for retirement. We need to make sure children are clothed, fed, and educated. Our committees, ministries, and sports schedules need to stay on track. However, without a balance of work with rest, without contemplation in the midst of our action, we will miss the point. While many parts are required for our life in the world to function, the better part is our relationship with God. This week, make time in your busy schedule to sit at Jesus' feet. Maybe this is 20 minutes with Scripture, participating in a daily Mass, or a quiet walk alone in the park. Receive what Christ wants to speak to you. PARISH HAPPENINGS Kids Corner We have designated a table in the hallway just for kids! Children attending mass can find gospel puzzle sheets, children’s envelopes, and colors or pencils for their use. Some wonderful examples of good deeds submitted in recent children’s collection include: “I shared my popsicle with my little sister.” You’re Invited to Lunch Joe Town Table, a free community meal, welcomes one and all to enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal on Sunday, July 28th, (Note Date Change)11:30 am – 1:00 pm at the St. Joe Legion. Remember, kids are wel- come too! Spread the word and invite others to attend. For more information, email [email protected]. Parish Volunteers are needed to help prepare and serve the Joe Town Table Meal: Sign-up sheets are on the bulletin board. They also welcome the donation of a dessert to share. Might you have time to help? Faith Formation 2019-20 Faith Formation Registration Forms, Schedules and oth- er information will be available later this summer. Clas- ses will still take place at the Parish Center on Sundays during the school year. If you want to teach or be a classroom helper; please notify Julie in the Parish Office. Teachers & Helpers receive reduced tuition fees. Coborn’s More Rewards supports our Parish Are you signed up for Coborn’s More Rewards pro- gram? How can our parish benefit??? Log into your More Rewards account, and under the “School Re- wards” section: select our Parish from the menu and your “points” will be converted to dollars and sent di- rectly to our parish! We recently received a check for $155.98—thanks to those who have selected our parish to be rewarded! If you are not a More Rewards mem- ber, it is simple to register on-line at www.morerewards.com Bishop’s Annual Appeal Distribution Thank you to the 2018-2019 Bishop’s Annual Appeal Catholic Education Distribution which has awarded our parish funds for Religious Education. These amounts are based on the generosity of the parishioners, who had made contributions to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. We rely on these Funds to help support the formation and educational programming in our parishes. You can find the amounts our parish received in the stewardship section of this bulletin. Volunteer Opportunity The St. Cloud VA Health Care System is looking for vol- unteers to assist with special events. This is an excellent way for friends or family to spend some quality time to- gether while supporting our Nation’s Heroes. All volun- teers are welcome! Please call the Voluntary Service Office at 320.255.6365 for more information, to sign up, or to be put on our notification roster. Hope For Those Who Mourn If you or a friend has experienced the loss of a loved one, you know how empty and sad life can seem. There is a grief support group which meets once a month at St. John the Baptist Parish Center for people like yourself who are experiencing grief because of a loss. Our next meeting is Wednesday, July 24th, 9:00 am, please bring along a picture of your loved one who has died. The pictures can be taken home after the meeting. All are welcome. You do not have to reg- ister. Simply come. You can bring someone with you if you wish to do so. God bless you. -Sister Joyce Iten, OSB, group facilitator. Music Notes We are in need of more musicians and cantors! Please contact Jason Prigge if you are able to help out! Reminder: the choir will be singing at 4:30pm Mass on August 24th. Vacation Bible School Children ages 4 years to 6th grade are wel- come to register for the St. Joseph Commu- nity VBS! VBS will be held August 4-8th at Resurrection Lutheran Church in St. Joseph. Registration forms can be found on the bulletin board in the Parish Center or at https:// stjohnthebaptistparish.org/wp-content/ uploads/2019/06/VBS-Registration-Form-2019.pdf Natural Family Planning (NFP) Awareness Week July 21-27 “Love Naturally! Natural Family Planning, Cooperating With God’s Design for Married Love!” For more information contact: Sheila Reineke at 320-258- 7609 or [email protected]. Retrouvaille Save a marriage. Are you, or someone you know, living in the pain of a marriage in trouble? Retrouvaille can help. The next program starts Sept. 13, 2019 @ Country Inn & Suites in St. Cloud, MN. Call 320-255-5314 or check the website www.helpourmarriage.org for more information. Pre- registration is required. Space is limited. Annual Parishioner Appreciation Picnic: SAVE THE DATE for our annual parishioner appreciation picnic on SATURDAY, AUGUST 24th. 4:30 pm Mass, Dinner, Social, Door Prizes and Games for the kids. Mark your calendar and plan to join us. More details will be shared in future bulletins.
