Parish Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 9:30AM - 3:30 PM
Friday
9:30AM - 1:00PM (Closed Fridays During Summer Months)
Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil 5:30PM
Sunday
7:30, 9:30 & 11:30AM
Monday through Friday Please see Parish Calendar
on last page.
Reconciliation Saturday 4:00 – 5:00PM
Deacons Rev. Mr. Jim Walter
Rev. Mr. Paul Antor
Rev. Mr. Harve Becker
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission, as rooted in our baptismal call,
is to live and share the message of the Gospel
of Jesus Christ in the fullness of
our Catholic Church.
Msgr. Chet Moczydlowski, D.Min. Pastor
Fr. Jacob Joseph, CMI Parochial Vicar
28 Sumter Avenue
Summerville, SC 29483
Phone: (843) 873-0631 Fax: (843) 873-1431
www.sjbsummerville.org
OCTOBER 1, 2017
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Summerville Catholic School 226 Black Oak Blvd.,
Summerville, SC 29485
843-873-9310
www.summervillecatholic.org
PARISH INFORMATION
Church Phone: (843) 873-0631 Fax: (843) 873-1431
WEBSITE: www.sjbsummerville.org
** AFTER HOURS **
Please call the office number for staff referrals.
General Information
PARISH STAFF EXT
Rev. Msgr. Chet Moczydlowski, Pastor 10 [email protected]
Fr. Jacob Joseph, Parochial Vicar 10 [email protected]
Rev. Mr. Jim Walter, Deacon 10 [email protected]
Rev. Mr. Paul Antor, Deacon 10 [email protected] Rev. Mr. Harve Becker, Deacon 10 [email protected]
Sr. Carol Gnau, SSND, Pastoral Associate 17 [email protected]
Mrs. Jan Antor, Pastoral Minister 20 [email protected]
Mr. Bryan Burnett, Pastoral Minister 10 [email protected]
Mrs. Dianna Mahoney, Pastoral Admin. 11 [email protected]
Ms. Rhoda Hiott, Secretary 10 [email protected]
Mrs. Stephanie Sharib, Media Coordinator 10 [email protected]
Mrs. Valerie Ackerman, Bookkeeper 10 [email protected]
Mr. Chad Pressley, Facilities Manager 23 [email protected]
PARISH MEMBERSHIP Active members of our parish are identified by their
generosity of time, talent and treasure. Stewardship is determined by:
1) Being properly registered and active for at least three months;
2) Faithful participation at Sunday liturgies; 3) Regular and identifiable support of the parish;
These criteria are used to verify parishioner status for: sponsorship; participation in sacramental, educational, pastoral and social ministries, activities and enrich-ment programs; and use of facilities and services.
Catholic School families requesting parish verification please visit the Catholic Schools page of our website for detailed requirements.
http://sjbsummerville.org/catholic-schools
Daily Scripture Readings ~ are available on our web site,
on the parish information page, www.sjbsummerville.org and also at usccb.org.
PARISH SERVICES SVdP ~ The direct Helpline Number for St. Vincent de Paul Society is 843-224-4592.
Baptism ~ The next parental prep session will be held at 6:30 pm, Wednesday, October 11th in the Church Commons. After attending this session, Baptisms may be scheduled during a daily or weekend Mass (outside of Advent & Lent), as well as at 11 am or 7 pm on Saturday, or 1pm on Sunday. Please register for the session by contacting the parish office. Godparents and grandparents are also welcome.
Marriage ~ Engaged couples should contact Deacon Jim Walter at [email protected] to set an appointment to begin the process of preparation at least six months prior to the date of marriage.
Miraculous Medal Novena ~ Mondays at 9:45am.
Rosary ~ in the Chapel at 9:45 on Friday.
Anointing of the Sick and Pastoral Visitation ~ To arrange for a priest, deacon or lay minister to visit a loved one who is sick, homebound, or hospitalized, please contact the parish office. Because of HIPAA policies, a hospital cannot notify the church, so a family member must take the initiative. Anointing is also offered following Mass. An immediate response is not always possible, so don’t wait until a crisis occurs!
Cancer Support Group ~ Meets first Friday of each month at 9:30 am. Sessions are open to all. Contact Sister Carol.
Children's Liturgy of the Word ~ celebrated during the 9:30 & 11:30 Mass each Sunday for youngsters in Kindergarten through Grade 4.
Nursery ~ A Nursery is offered for children 1-3 years old in Madden Hall during the 9:30 & 11:30 Masses.
Early Childhood Faith Formation ~ for children 3-5 years of age in Madden Hall during the 9:30 Mass.
Meals on Wheels ~ Delivers between 11:15am—12:30pm. Call Leslie at 843-873-8224 to volunteer.
Centering Prayer Group ~ Meets first Saturday of each month 10am –Noon, in Madden Hall. Please contact Ken at 843-486-2617, [email protected] or Helen at 843-871-2684, [email protected] for information.
Lucis Via ~ Young Adults Ages 18-30 at LucisVia.com or [email protected].
Tri-County Catholic Fellowship ~ Age 50+ contact
[email protected] or 843-509-0913.
Our Advertisers ~ Please patronize the businesses who support our parish by advertising on the bulletin cover. Mention that you saw their ad at SJB.
Knights of Columbus Council #6629 ~
kofc6629.org
Annual Blessing of Pets October 7th 11:00 am
O n October 7th, we will celebrate the Feast of St.
Francis of Assisi. We admire the life of an ordinary man who was open to God's call to minister to the least of his sisters and brothers in an extraordinary way. His vision attracted others to follow him, not only in his day but throughout the centuries.
In the Catholic Church we find a rich variety of spiritualties. We speak, for instance, of “Benedictine spirituality”, “Dominican spirituality”, “Augustinian spirituality”, or “Franciscan spirituality” to name just a few.
Each spirituality has its origin in the life of a sincere man or woman who seeks a path to God that is suited to their culture, pursuits and personalities. These paths provide for us today a unique system of beliefs, virtues, ideals and principles which form a particular way to approach God and, therefore, a vision towards creation and a pattern for life.
All these spiritualties arise from the same Christian heritage and they all aim at the same goal – to love as Jesus loved. The difference is a matter of emphasis. These differences in emphasis give each its unique character trait. Franciscan spirituality, for instance, is deeply rooted in Trinitarian theology. The humility and poverty of God becoming human in Christ inspired Francis in his compassion for the poor and his unique appreciation for all God’s creatures, great and small.
We celebrate this feast as an opportunity to renew our commitment to each other, especially in our efforts to assist the poor and the innocent victims of human neglect. We renew our pledge towards working for peace, respecting the gift of life, and restoring the fragile balance of the environment. May the Lord guide us through the example of St. Francis!
B lessed are you, Lord, Author of all living things. On the fifth and sixth days of creation, you called
forth fish in the sea, birds in the air and animals on the land. You gave human beings the responsibility to name them and the wisdom to know their service. You inspired St. Francis in a special way to call the animals his sisters and brothers. From among all creatures, you have given us the gift of our dear and beloved pets. We ask you to bless and watch over those whom you have entrusted to our care. Keep them safe, in good health, and guard them against harm. Through your gracious love, enable our pets to live according to your plan. May we praise you and thank you for your gifts in creation. Blessed are you, O Lord, and may all your creatures praise you, now and forever. ~Amen.
Eucharistic Adoration Friday, October 6th
E ucharistic Adoration is a cornerstone of our faith. The
Catechism of the Catholic Church refers to the Eucharist as “The Source and Summit of the Christian Life”. CCC1324 That is to say that all other Sacraments, works of charity, and prayer, both flow from and point towards Christ truly present in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. So many of our Church’s great saints including St. Theresa of Calcutta and Pope St. John Paul II point towards spending time before Jesus in the Eucharist as indispensable to a life of prayer. It is with this in mind, that we will continue adoration on the first Friday of each month. Please plan to spend some time with Jesus. Since we must make sure that when the Eucharist is exposed in the Chapel that someone will always be there, we will continue to put out sign-up sheets for people who can commit to an hour. If you cannot commit to an hour, do not let that dissuade you from coming by whenever you are able. Also, don’t forget that the Chapel is open each and every day for prayer before Jesus in the tabernacle from 9am daily Mass till 3pm.
Please join us in the St. John the Beloved Chapel from 10am-8pm on October 6th, November 3rd and December 1st.
All are Welcome!
SJB Concert Series Today at 4:00pm
The Magnolia Singers are led by singer and songwriter Ann Caldwell, a Charleston favorite heralded by the late Jack McCray of the Post and Courier as “a major jazz
voice with plenty of body and soul.” The ensemble will perform a beautiful blend of Gullah stories and spirituals, infused with fine acoustic harmonies and percussion instruments. As always concerts are free, but donations are appreciated!
WE EXTEND SINCERE SYMPATHY
to the friends and families of:
TIMOTHY SCHOENFELDER Husband of Cheryl
~and~
ALICIA ALCOCER ROY Wife of Elmer Roy and Mother of Carol Lott
May they rest in the peace of Christ
In communion with the choirs of Angels and Saints!
Himnarios Bilingües Para su conveniencia, se ofrece himnarios bilingües al lado de la puerta de comunes.
MOPS Chicken & Waffles Brunch Join us today!
MOPS (Mother’s of Preschoolers) is hosting a Chicken and Waffles Brunch Fundraiser TODAY after the 11:30am Mass in Madden Hall. A limited number of tickets are available at the door, $10 for adults and $5 for children.
All are Welcome!
Women’s Club The next meeting of the SJB Women’s Club will be held on Monday, October 2nd, at 7:00pm in Madden Hall. We will have sign-ups for the upcoming Fall Bake and Craft Sale and get the final report on the Parish-wide donations collected for Our Sister’s House. We’ll receive Important information pertaining to our Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Shoe Box Collection, and hear about the Charleston Deanery Fall Luncheon and Silent Auction that was held in September. We have so much going on! We are always excited to have new ladies join us for these wonderful, enriching activities.
Senior Luncheon Our next Senior Luncheon will be on Wednesday, October 4th at Noon in Madden Hall. Watch for sign up poster in the commons. Price is $8.00 per person even if you are unable to attend, so please only sign up if you are sure you can join us!
Join our parish family for an afternoon of food, fun and good music!
Free hot dogs and hamburgers Bring a side dish or a dessert to share* Music by Fleming Moore Jump castle and games for the kids Costume Contest for all ages!
(Approximately 2:00 pm) All are Welcome!
* Please note there is no electricity available to plug-in crock pots.
Evening Tour of the Church
The Welcome Committee is offering a church tour on Wednesday, October 11th at 6:15 pm. All parishioners are welcome, especially those new to the parish. We meet just inside entrance of the Commons by the bell tower. The tour takes about 30 minutes, is a good opportunity to meet other parishioners and learn about history, nooks and crannies, and accouterments of the church building. Contact Eileen Connolly to register:
Property Improvement Next week’s special appeal will benefit Property Improvement. Our Property Improvement fund goes toward projects and maintenance of our campus facilities. Recent projects include our chapel renovation and creation of our new reconciliation room and work sacristy. We are also working on
improving lighting and sound in the church, as well as work in Madden Hall and the administration building.
We thank you for your continued generosity and support!
SJB Veterans Please help us honor the veterans of our parish, active, retired, living and deceased, by taking a moment to inscribe their names in the “St. John the Beloved
Book of Heroes” located in the Church Commons.
Vacation Bible School June 12-16th
We are Collecting Gear for VBS! Grab a donation re-quest form from the easel in the Commons Area and return the item(s) needed by June 4th. Please attach the gear to the item. We are also looking for several miscellaneous items; clean out your craft area and help the kids for VBS. Items needed include:
Adhesive gems Ribbon Twine Pipe cleaners Pom pom balls Yarn Scraps of cloth
Its not too late to register, visit: www.vbspro.events/p/scs
Or contact Jessica Hobbs at 502-689-5011 or [email protected].
May he and her family grow in wisdom and grace all their days!
CONGRATULATIONS
To the Newest Member of our Christian Family REMINGTON DUANE SWAGEL
son of
James and Roxanna
Catholicism Series Bishop Robert Baron's "Catholicism" program is back! We ran this program about 3 years ago with great response, and have decided to run it again for those who may have missed it. Join us for this 10 week program celebrating the rich history and life of
the Catholic Church. We will utilize the amazingly produced study materials and DVD's followed by lively discussion with your fellow parishioners. The program will kick off on Wednesday, October 11th. Two sessions will be offered each Wednesday, at 10am and 7pm, allowing you an opportunity to fit this important program into your schedule. Come learn more about the incarnation, the teachings of Jesus, the role of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Church, the Sacraments and the Saints, and how we can bring all of that to the world around us. For more information, please contact Bryan Burnett at:
843-873-0631 or [email protected]
Adult Faith Formation Tuesdays beginning October 3rd
4:30-5:45pm -OR- 6:15-7:30pm
When you reach a child you change a life, when you reach a parent/grandparent you change an entire family.
~Dale Hudson
Join us on October 3rd as we kick off this Adult Faith Formation Series with “Refreshing My Faith,” presented by Deacon Paul Antor. Childcare is available but reservations are required., please contact Jan Antor at:
[email protected] or 636-248-6460
RCIA Are you interested in becoming a Catholic? Do you have children over the age of eight who have not been baptized? Whether you have been coming to Inquiry Sessions or not, please come to our first gathering on October 15th after the 9:30am Mass in Madden Hall. Potential sponsors and spouses are welcome. For more information, please contact Sr. Carol at:
[email protected] or 843-873-0631
Bible Study - It’s Not to Late to Join! Mark: The Suffering Servant
The popular Threshold Bible Series began on Thursday, September 28th at 10:00am or at 7:00pm, in Madden Hall. Books cost $12.00 and you may register at the door on opening day. For information, please contact Sr. Carol Gnau at:
[email protected] or 843-873-0631.
Faith Formation
This year Faith Formation has a new format and meeting time and place! In our effort to promote parish awareness and strengthen the connections our children have with parish worship and community life we are excited to have kicked off 2017-18 Faith Formation last week right here on our parish campus. With the new location, we have big plans this year to help families with children to nourish their faith and prepare to live as missionary disciples. If you have not yet registered, please visit: http://sjbsummerville.org/k-8-registration-form
Special Thanks!
To the Knights of Columbus Council # 6629 for their generous donation of Grocery Store Gift Cards to assist our ongoing outreach to those in need in the local area. It is greatly appreciated!
Book Signing Please join the Sisters of Pauline on Friday, October 6th at 11 am as they welcome George Weigel, a leading Catholic intellectual, as he signs his book, Lessons in Hope, My Unexpected Life With Saint John Paul II”. The book has been quoted as “A deeply humane
portrait of an eminent scholar learning a saint.” Mr. Weigel will be at the Book Center at 243 King Street. For info please call 843-577-0175.
* Indicates a requirement for Safe Haven and/or Background Screening
Administration
Ministry Referrals Office
Assistance Parish Staff
Community Building
Cursillo Couple to Couple Family Counseling Hospitality Teams Liturgical
Receptions Men’s Prayer
Group MOPs New Members
Welcome Parish Events
Team Photography Senior Exercise
Group Senior Luncheon Women’s Club Young Adults
Prayer & Worship
Altar Guild Centering
Prayer Liturgical
Arts Miraculous
Medal Novena
Music Ministries
Adult Choir Cantor/Song
Leader Children’s Choir Hand Bell Choir Instrumentalists Resurrection
Choir
Faith Formation
Adult Faith Formation
Children’s Liturgy*
Nursery* RCIA/RCIC Student Faith
Formation* Safety/VIRTUS* Vacation Bible
School* Youth Ministry*
Discipleship
Al-Anon Bereavement Catholic
Scouting Ecumenism Facilities
Management Habitat for
Humanity Health Ministry
& Parish Nurses Kairos K of C Meals on
Wheels Ministry of Care Outreach for the
Hungry Prison Ministry Respect Life Special Needs SVdP
Liturgical Ministries
Eucharistic Ministers*
Gift Bearers Greeters Lectors Servers
(for adults*) Ushers
Ministry of Care - Hospital Ministry
If you are interested in helping in this rewarding ministry, please contact Deacon Harve at: (843) 200-2646 or [email protected].
10/1 Maria Hernandez 10/8 Dana Sandlin 10/15 Bill Stasiek 10/22 Dave Oberstar
10/29 Dan Brady 11/5 Christine Halsey 11/12 James Hughes 11/19 Rob McAnnar
Outreach Ministry
Sunday, October 15th: Cook team 3: Paula Toft’s team, making Veggie Beef Soup. Meet in Madden Hall kitchen at 7:30am
Monday, October 16th: Serving team 3: Carol Morrissey’s team. Meet in Madden Hall at 10:00AM. Making bologna sandwiches and heating soup.
If you are interested in helping in this rewarding ministry, please contact MaryAnn Schoch at: 843-469-6519 or [email protected].
Scripture Reflection
S t. Paul offers a formula for living the way we are supposed to live
as Christians in the Second Reading. Paul writes, “Do nothing out of selfishness or out of vainglory; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves.” Doing that is a challenge for most all of us. Yet, that is one of the secrets to being a good steward and living as Christ wants us to live.
To truly live that way requires a dramatic conversion. All of us know people who are so self-centered that they often are not even aware that they are totally unwilling to compromise or to even recognize the value of those around them. Achieving this kind of self awareness, of what kind of a person we are, is a significant step on our faith and life journeys.
Screenwriter and playwright William Nicholson once wrote, “God does not necessarily want us to be happy. He wants us to be lovable, worthy of love, able to be loved by Him. What makes people hard to love? It is called selfishness. Selfish people are hard to love, because so little love comes out of them.”
That is our challenge, to love others in such a way that we become lovable as well. Christ told us over and over that the secret to being His disciple and the secret to being a good steward is to “Love your neighbor.” That is how to be the kind of person Paul calls us to be as well.
The Parable of Two Sons
Parish Calendar
MASS INTENTIONS, SEPT. 30TH - OCT. 7TH Presiders: Msgr. Chet Moczydlowski, Fr. Jacob Joseph, Fr. John Dux
Liturgical Ministries Schedule
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
October 1 Ordinary XXVI
7:30, 9:30, 11:30
CLW 9:30am & 11:30am
MOPS Fundraiser 12:30pm
Concert Series 4:00pm
2 MASS
9:00am
Miraculous Medal Novena 9:45am
Bereavement Support Group
10:00am
Handbell Choir 6:00pm
Women’s Club 7:00pm
3 Communion Service
9:00am
Faith Formation 4:30-5:45pm &
6:15-7:30pm
Adult Faith Formation
Refreshing my Faith 4:30pm & 6:15pm
Men’s Fellowship 7:00pm
4 Communion Service
9:00am
Men’s Prayer Group 7:00am
Senior Luncheon 12:00pm
ALPHA 7:00pm
Special Needs Parents Fellowship
7:00pm
5 Communion Service
9:00am
Scripture Study 10:00am & 7:00pm
6 MASS
9:00am
Adoration 10:00am -8:00pm
Rosary 9:45am
Young Adult Group 7:00pm
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Men’s Fellowship 7:30am
Centering Prayer 10:00am
Blessing of the Animals 11:00am
Confessions 4:00pm
Ordinary XXVII 5:30pm
Cub Scout Popcorn Sale
October 8 Ordinary XXVII
7:30, 9:30, 11:30
CLW 9:30am & 11:30am
Cub Scout Popcorn Sale
9 MASS
9:00am
Al-Anon 9:30am
Miraculous Medal Novena 9:45am
Bereavement Support Group
10:00am
Handbell Choir 6:00pm
After ALPHA 6:30pm
10 MASS
9:00am
Faith Formation 4:30-5:45pm &
6:15-7:30pm
Adult Faith Formation
"How do I live out my Catholic Faith?"
4:30pm & 6:15pm
11 MASS
9:00am
Men’s Prayer Group 7:00am
Baptism Class 6:30pm
ALPHA 7:00pm
SVdP 7:00pm
12 MASS
9:00am
Scripture Study 10:00am & 7:00pm
13 MASS
9:00am
MOPS 9:00am
Rosary 9:45am
Altar Guild 10:00am
Young Adult Group 7:00pm
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Confessions 4:00pm
Ordinary XXVIII 5:30pm
Hospitality
Weekend
REGISTERED HOUSEHOLDS 1,717
Average Weekly Expenses = $26,714.62
Total Tithe: $ 1,486
Sincere thanks for your generous support.
Please remember St. John the Beloved in your estate planning.
Each gift matters !
This week’s special collection will benefit Youth Ministry
Next week’s special appeal will benefit Property Improvement
Basket Online Weekly Total
9/24 $ 19,753.37 $ 4,217.50 $ 19,753.37
Special Collection
9/24 St. Vincent de Paul $ 2,907
Saturday 5:30pm CM David Bradley +
Sunday 7:30am JJ Patricia Antor +
9:30am CM Amanda Bartosh +
11:30am JD Ken Art +
Monday 9:00am JJ Charles Livingston +
Tuesday 9:00am SVC Henry Clark+& Michael Perez +
Wednesday 9:00am SVC Maria Joseph +
Thursday 9:00am SVC George A Lijewski Jr +
Friday 9:00am JJ Sy Mazzullo +
Saturday 4:00pm CM confessions
5:30pm CM Richard Binz +
Sunday 7:30am CM Ed McGee +
9:30am JJ Bill & Catherine Robinson +
11:30am CM Quentin Wells +
There will be No Weekday Mass Tuesday - Thursday. Prayer Services Only.
All priests of the Diocese are on retreat this week. Please keep Msgr. Chet, Fr. Jacob and all of our
priests in the charity of your prayers.
Date Liturgical Calendar Team 10/8/17 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time D
10/15/17 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time A
10/22/17 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time B
10/29/17 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time C