Blessings: This week’s message: What Belongs to God The Pharisees wanted a reason to accuse Jesus to the Roman authorities so they could have Him put to death. They asked whether or not it was right for Jews to pay taxes to Caesar. In this, they tried to make Jesus decide between the kingdom of Caesar and the Kingdom of God. Jesus’ reply was, “Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what belongs to God.” We sometimes fall under the assumption that the world and the Kingdom of God are incompatible. But that is a worldly view. The worldly resist the Kingdom of God in so many ways, refusing to embrace it. But God uses the establishments of the world to usher in His Kingdom. We see evidence of this in our first reading where Cyrus, the great Persian conqueror, is informed that his power is given to Him by God, to fulfill the greater purpose of helping to establish God’s Kingdom. Our second reading is from St. Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians, the oldest of the New Testament writings, written around the year 51 A.D. Paul writes to encourage the new Christians there after having preached the Gospel to them in person. The reason Paul was able to travel so easily to many places and establish churches was due to God’s use of the kingdom of Caesar. Under the Romans, good roads were established throughout the empire, and seas were made safe from pirates, and there was one common language: Greek. Although the Romans spoke Latin, they had taken the empire from the Greeks, and since most of the conquered lands were familiar with it, Greek was retained as the universal language. Because of this, Paul could write his letters in Greek, and everyone in the empire could read them. He could also travel swiftly from place to place because of the infrastructure built by Roman taxes. So, God makes use of all earthly powers in establishing His Kingdom. October 19, 2014 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time However, God does not usher in His Kingdom apart from the human activity of the Church. When Jesus said, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s” He meant, “Be good citizens.” But what does Jesus mean by “Give to God what is God’s”? We find our answer in Paul’s letter to the church at Thessalonica, where he refers to the “work of faith, and labor of love, and endurance in hope of our Lord Jesus Christ.” We notice here the familiar call to faith, hope, and love, but what is equally important here are the words work, labor, and endurance. These words tell us what is owed to God. First, the Greek word for “work” which Paul uses is “ergon,” and it means a job, or the work which is one’s duty. For Christians, faith is more than a noun, more than an acknowledgment of truth; faith is action. Faith in action is continuing the work of Jesus to usher in the Kingdom by declaring God’s love in all we do. This leads to the labor of love. The Greek word for “labor” is “kopos,” and refers to energy being exerted to the point of exhaustion. We are to be exhausted in love, as Jesus was upon the cross. This kind of love is more than a feeling; it is action, which gives life, even one’s own life, to the world. Finally, we endure in hope. The Greek word for “endurance” is “hypomone,” and means “to endure hardship, to persevere in patience.” We must not be discouraged in our work for the Kingdom, but must be strong, persevering and holding on to the promise of God to bring justice and redemption to all things in the end. As Christians we recognize our duty to be good citizens, and we do this best by using all things in service of the Gospel. In doing so we sanctify the world and usher in God’s Kingdom. What do we owe to God? We owe Him the work of faith, the labor of love, and the endurance of hope. Ours is not to forsake or condemn the world, but to redeem it by bringing the Kingdom of God into its midst. In this we give to God what is God’s. Fr. Roberts Sacraments: Weddings: Contact Pastor at least six months in advance. Baptisms, Communion to the Sick, Anointing of the Sick: Call Parish Office between 8 am and 4 pm weekdays. Penance: Saturday, 4:30 pm to 5 pm -Other times by appointment. Interested in reserving our parish facilities (Doyle Hall) for your next special event? Contact Kelly Wood: 283-5508, ext 1111. This Week at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Prayer: Beginning Wednesday, October 22, and continuing Wednesdays through November 19, Fr. Guy will teach a class on the nature and methods of Catholic prayer. Topics include prayer in Scripture, contemplative prayer, Benedictine, and Ignatian prayer. Classes meet in the lower level of the Parish Center Offices from 7 to 8:15 p.m. (We are looking for someone to record Father's class and put it on youtube. If you can help, contact Molly Ellsworth at [email protected] or 283-5508, ext. 1110). Harvest Celebration; Body, Mind and Spirit: An evening sponsored by Daughters of Mary will be on Tuesday, October 21, beginning with the Rosary at 6 p.m. in the Parish Center Offices, followed by pumpkin decoration and at 7 p.m. Dr. Leanne Schlueter, D.C. will speak about nutrition and wellness. Healthy snacks will be provided. RSVP to Penny Nolting at [email protected] or Paula Again this Year in November, the Angel Tree will be in church for parishioners to select and purchase Christmas gifts for a child with a parent in prison. A new option this year is to “adopt” an entire Angel Tree Family. This would include giving Christmas gifts to all siblings in one family and delivering the gifts to their home. Please contact Sarah Nanos at [email protected] or at 417– 6430 if you would like to take advantage of this opportunity to help a family for the holidays. 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil continues every Tuesday through November from 2 to 6 p.m. at Planned Parenthood at 8590 Georgetown Road. Please join us in prayer for the unborn and their mothers. There are sign-up sheets at the break of the pews through October 26. If you are unable to commit to a certain date, please come whenever you can. The Respect Life and Daughters of Mary Ministries are gathering donations to benefit Birthline and the Boulevard Place SVDP Food Pantry. Please bring your contributions of diapers (sizes newborn-3), baby food and formula to the pack-and-play located at St. Michael's altar. Thank you for your cooperation to help these little ones who need a healthy start to life! Weekly Prayer Petition: As we appreciate the beauty of autumn, we pray that those who fear change may experience its beauty and goodness and a sense of peace that only our Lord and Savior can provide. Please Pray for: Ed Pritchard, Cecilia Strigari, John & Mary Welch, Pat DeVault, Don Orth, Andrew Perkins, Nancy Orth, Valorie Woods, Susan Handschy, (aunt of Dee Enrico-Janik), Leslie Burnside, Maria Stotts, Colleen Lupiezowiec (sister of Mary Ellen Diemer), Mary Marbaugh, Carolyn Holder (our NYO director), Ron “Gene” Williams, Harley Janssen, Ann, (Catherine Hayes’ sister), Michael Christie, (brother of Yolanda Hill), Gary, (friend of Myra Stemnock), Joseph Collins, (son of Greg and Debbie), Bill Homrighausen & Christine Smith (father & sister of Jean Zander), Tracey Bish, (friend of the Rivelli’s), Joseph M. Brown (husband of Mable), Trenda Atwell (friend of Amber Powers), Agnes Brake, Gary Williams, Bob Sparks, Chanty Yun, Janet New, Betty Taube (mother of Barb Fasbinder and Kate Taube-Osborn), Diana Smart (sister of John Gresehover), Doug Smith (brother of Eric), Jeanetta Torence (sister of Mable Brown), Betty Nolting (mother of Penny), Mandy Wessel, Carrie Godsave-Beguin family, (friend of Amber Powers), Tanis Atkisson (mother of Jayne), Alice Hilario, Julie Howie (mother of Laura Howie-Walters), Heather Allman, (friend of Emily Campbell), Patty Hughes, Christina Shedrick, Megan Furgason (daughter of Ann), Angee Poe (friend of Margaret Graves), Owen Griffith (son of Richard and Jamie), Diane Neyer Rose (friend of Patty Carroll). Please pray for Dr. Mark Carroll, father of Patty, who passed away this past week. Weddings: Jon Miller and Brooke Woodard, October 25; Joe Weisenberger & Liz Halsey, November 8. This Weekend we celebrate World Mission Sunday. These Mission churches are in the most remote areas across our world. There are envelopes at the doors to church if you did not receive a monthly envelope. Parish Staff: Father Guy Roberts Molly Ellsworth Kelly Wood Judy Cox Joseph Burrows Mary Anne Schaefer Melinda Rivelli Joe Sheehan Joe Feeser Carolyn Holder Emily Waldron Pastor Business Manager Parish Financial Bookkeeper Parish Office Administrator/Secretary Director of Music Ministries Pastoral Associate Pastoral Associate Coordinator of Parish Religious Formation Principal, St. Joan of Arc School Director of Neighborhood Youth Outreach Athletic Director [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] October 11 & 12 Collection New Fiscal Year Began July 1, 2014 Weekly Budgeted Contributions $ Regular Contributions $ Direct Deposit 5/3 Bank $ Faith Direct Deposit $ Weekly Overage (Shortfall) $ Yearly Overage (Shortfall) $ 17,752.25 14,812.18 0000.00 13,547.83 10,607.76 (27,555.99) Catholic High School Upcoming Open Houses for prospective students and parents : Bishop Chatard--November 6, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Go to: [email protected] for details Brebeuf Jesuit-November 2, from 12 to 3 p.m. https://brebeuf.org/admissions/apply-to-brebeuf/openhouse to RSVP Cathedral-November 13, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. To pre-register: www.gocathedral.com/openhouse There Will be a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend at Fatima Retreat House November 7-9. If you have been married several years, the weekend can help you enhance communication, renew commitment, and rekindle romance. If you have been married for a short time, you can learn skills you will need to stay close through the ups and downs of life. To register, contact Mark and Jill Levine at 888-1892 or visit www.wwme.org. Calling All Young Adults (ages 18-35). Bowling with Indy Catholic intramurals from October 28 through December 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, please visit www.indycatholic.org 50/50 Club: No.101 was drawn, and they were not among the 53 who participated. Therefore, $1,602 will roll over to next week. Dear SJOA Families and Friends, Not too much news to report from the school, other than an observation of how fast the first two months of school have gone by! Our first school quarter ended this past Thursday, October 16. Looking ahead, we have school Monday, October 20, through Wednesday, October 22. Students and staff will then be away from school on a much-deserved Fall Break from Thursday, October 23, through Monday, October 27. We return to school on Tuesday, October 28. Please also note we will have 1 p.m. dismissals on both this coming Tuesday, October 21, and Wednesday, October 22, while teachers conduct teacher/parent conference. We will offer NYO Aftercare on those 1 p.m. dismissal school days. Finally, thank you to those who attended our preschool open house event “Peek-a-Boo” this past Friday evening. The event was a big success and it was great seeing those families which attended. Please have a great week. God bless, Joe Our Parish Mission Statement: St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church is a community gathered in Jesus Christ. We welcome all people and provide them opportunities to know God, grow in faith, and use their gifts to serve others. Through Word, Sacrament, Prayer, and Service, we honor our tradition as we extend our ministry to each new generation. THIS WEEK AT SJOA Monday, October 20 8:00AM Daily Mass 6:30 PM Eucharistic Minister Training—Church 7:00 PM Bible Study—lower level 7:00 School Commission Tuesday, October 21 8:00 AM Daily Mass 6:00 PM Facilities Usage 6:30 PM Holy Family Ministry—dining room 7:00 PM Choir —Church Wednesday, October 22 5:30 PM Daily Mass 7:00 PM Fr. Guy’s Class—lower level 8:00 PM King’s Men—Daily Mass Chapel Thursday, October 23 8:00 AM Daily Mass 7:00 PM Endow Study Group 7:00 PM RCIA—lower level Friday, October 24 5:30 PM Daily Mass 6:30 PM Wedding rehearsal Saturday, October 25 8:45 AM Tai-Chi—Doyle Hall 2:30 PM Miller and Woodard wedding 5:30 PM Mass Sunday, October 26 8:30 AM Mass 9:00 AM Sunday Faith Formation—school 10:30AM Mass 5:30 PM Mass Monday, October 27 8:00AM Daily Mass 7:00 PM Bible Study—lower level 7:00 PM Baptism Preparation MASS INTENTIONS Monday, October 20 Int Kevin Zander Tuesday October 21 Edward Loughery Wednesday, October 22 Int the Kolbe Center Thursday, October 23 Rose Hirsh Friday, October 24 Int Julian Gonzalez Saturday, October 25 Lesaca-Santiago family Sunday, October 26 Ken Blackwell Dorothy Moore For SJOA Parish Readings for Next Sunday Ex 22: 20-26 1 Thes 1: 5c-10 Mt 22: 34-40 OCTOBER 25 & 26 MINISTERS SCHEDULE 5:30 PM 8:30 AM ALTAR SERVERS Bella H-W Gabby W-H Olivia G Jonah H Jonas H Josiah H LECTORS Dee Enrico-Janik Marilyn Young EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST Blood Body John Cornelius Scott Gramman Patricia Hemmerle Richard Witka Chris Herzog Susan Dinnin Vicki Koenig Scott Rosenfeld Andi Witka Tina Herzog USHERS Derrick Delima Patrick Feiler Tom & Lily Flecker Scott Gramman Greg & Libby Hahn Vicki Koenig Peter Reintjes Tony Solhan SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 MINISTERS SCHEDULE 10:30 AM 5:30 PM ALTAR SERVERS Nick R Joseph R Sam R Nathaniel K Toby B Sally B LECTORS Keith Huehls Mark Nardo Mary Sommer EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST Blood Body Kim Charles Mike Charles Nancy Clapp Mark Fasbinder Andrew Costello Gail Gardiner Ester Pafford Denise Safford Maggie Kelly Chris Kunkel Nora Spitznogle David Buskill Matt/Lynda Deitchle Tracy Roberts USHERS Denetria Kent Jackie Nytes & Michael O’Brien Bob Raby Rick White Brian Betz Michael Jaimet Desiree Randle Steve & Mary Sommer Gregory F. 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