St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and San José Mission 800 Gornto Road, Valdosta, GA 31602 Phone: 244-2430 Fax: 244-5352 www.stjohnevang.org [email protected] [email protected] November 2, 2014 The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed Pastoral Staff Fr. Brian LaBurt, Pastor Fr. Paul Ladda, Parochial Vicar Pastoral Emergency 506-5483 Deacon David Lasseter 251-7874 Deacon Columbus Carter 245-8276 Deacon Pete Falkenhausen 563-3980 Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday 7:30am, 9:30am, 12:00pm Spanish Mass Saturday Vigil: 7:00 pm at San José (Lake Park) Adoration Every Sunday (Chapel) Silent-10:30-11:30 a.m. Devotional-3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Daily Mass: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 12:10pm Wednesday: 6:00pm Friday: 8:10 am Deacon James Burns 794-9422 Reconciliation Saturday: 4:00pm Deacon George Heise 241-1126 Nursery available during the 9:30 am and 12:00 pm masses Deacon Paul Worth 263-5659 Church Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm (Closed for lunch 1:00–2:00 pm) Baptism Class: First Tuesday 7:30pm- CHAPEL Marriage Contact the church office at least 6 months in advance . Church Office Staff Mass Intentions for the week of November 2, 2014 Lynn Barfield, Office Director/ Religious Education for Youth Michelle Kirkpatrick, Bookkeeper/ Bulletin Editor Lynne Salek, Office Assistant Saturday, November 1 5:00 pm + Benjamin Herron Sunday, October 26 7:30 am + Deceased member of Brigitte Carter family 9:30 am + Benjamin Herron 12:00 pm People of the Parish School Staff School - 244-2556 Chris Wilson, Principal Marian Mitchell, Secretary Christy Hatcher, Bookkeeper Monday, October 27 12:10 pm + Julie Anthony Parish Ministries Tuesday, October 28 12:10 pm Special Intention Wednesday, October 29 6:00 pm Thursday, October 30 12:10 pm + Lea Filtz Friday, October 31 8:10 am Parish Council 2014-2015 President, Lee Crosby - 229-251-6628 V.P., Ryan Hogan - 229-563-3001 Secretary ,Terri Filtz - 229-247-1125 RCIA, Paul & Sue Worth, - 263-5659 Nursery, Hanna Everitt - 247-8942 Campus Ministry, Bethanie Brogdon561-4456 Children’s Liturgy, Suzie Puckett- 242-8603 St. Francis Center Sr. Nuala Mulleady 242-8656 [email protected] Tues., Wed., Thurs. 10:00-2:00 2nd Saturday of each month Phone Numbers Convent - 244-0050 Parish Center - 249-9281 Knights of Columbus - 247-4913 + Bond Crosby All Souls Mass intentions Mass intentions may be made at the church office. A donation per Mass will be collected at the time the intention is made. Welcome New parishioners If you are new to St. John, please register at the Church office. Newman center update On Sunday, November 2, at 6:00pm. we will have our 1st Mass at the new Newman Center located at 1524 N. Oak St. Protecting Our Youth Diocesan policy requires that all diocesan adult employees and volunteers who minister to the youth of the diocese attend VIRTUS (safe environment) awareness training. For more information call (912) 201-4073/4074 or visit brick Garden Honor a loved one or special occasion with a brick in our Brick Garden. Bricks are $100 with an inscription of your choosing. Come by the church office to order. www.diosav.org/childyouthprotection St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 2 ALTAR FLOWERS Altar flowers may be purchased from the florist of your choosing. Please call the church office to check the calendar for availability Reflecting on Sunday’s Readings November 2, 2014 All Souls Day on Nov. 2 is a day when we pray for deceased souls. These prayers may be general in nature or they may involve specific members of our families and our faith communities, including perhaps physically visiting the graves of our family members. On All Saints Day, we acknowledge the presence of those who have departed this life. Today, we recognize and honor them to an even greater extent. To practice stewardship completely we need to be aware of our personal families and our faith families. Just prior to today’s Gospel reading Jesus reminds us that “I am the bread of life.” Seven times in Holy Scripture, Jesus states, “I am…” followed by various statements which allow us to grasp more fully what He is and what He has done for us. Bread is considered one of those essentials “for life.” Jesus is reminding us that He is essential for life, for eternal life. Jesus is not speaking of the physical life on this earth, but about “eternal life.” It is that hope which allows us to trust in Him by living stewardship. This past June at Mass, Pope Francis said, “He Himself is the living bread that gives life to the world.” Let us embrace that hope. Next Weekend’s Readings The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica November 9 Ezekiel 47:1-2,8-9,12 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11 John 2:13-22 Anointing of the Sick On Wednesday, November 5th, we will be celebrating the communal Anointing of the Sick at the 6:00pm Mass. Everyone is invited to take advantage of this opportunity. Many people have chronic conditions or illnesses for which they would like to be anointed. Those who are st ruggling wit h em ot ional conditions such as depression, addiction, or other illnesses may also wish to be anointed. If for some reason someone is not able to receive Communion, they may still receive the Sacrament of the Sick. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 3 Week of October 19 Stewardship Those who trust in him will understand truth, and the faithful will abide with him in love, because grace and mercy are upon his elect, and he watches over his holy ones.” - Wisdom of Solomon 3:9 Here’s the ironic thing about people who are generous. Those that give freely and cheerfully do not do it to be rewarded. They do it to show their love for God and their neighbors. Yet, because of their generosity, they typically are given more than they gave away! 2014 BAA PROGRESS Parish Goal: Pledged: Paid: Participation $ 91,035 $ 83,571 $ 79,398 26.72% This year we are lagging behind the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. If you have not yet contributed to this annual drive, please consider the needs that it supports. The Diocese of Savannah is not an ordinary diocese with some missions; it is a missionary diocese. Among the endeavors that are funded by the BAA are the many rural missions that depend upon support that comes from the BAA. The education and formation of seminarians are also funded by the BAA. Please consider making a contribution to the BAA if you have not already done so. And to those parishioners who have already made their contribution, THANK YOU! Offertory Debt Reduction $13,790.27 $ 161.00 Thank you for your generosity to your church! Diocesan loan balance $478,720.45 October Payment Principal $2,246.14 Interest $1,400.76 Debt Reduction $3,787.06 Total Payment $7,433.96 Online giving Sign up for online giving at www.stjohnevang.org and select the Online Giving link. Call the Church office if you need assistance. Online giving is a way to remember your church even when you are away. 2nd grand opening The Religious Articles case has new inventory! Recently arrived items include: Baptismal gift items, statues of Our Lady, Crucifix, auto visor medals, rosary cases and Holy Water fonts. Please stop by after Mass and look them over. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 4 Council of catholic women The next membership meeting of the CCW will be Thursday , November 6 at 7:00 pm in the Parish Center. Hope to see you there! St. john school news We would like to recognize the following St. John School students for their achievements during the first quarter of this school year: A Honor Roll 4th grade—Roberto Beaublanc, Emily Dinkins, Adam Goss, Catherine Morris, Heather Parr, Hayes Perry, Vivian Price and Natalie Savoie 5th Grade—Ella Grace Dampier, Will Gerber, Richard Hartnett, Daniel Holcolmbe, Isabel Kassum, Joseph McDonald, Alex Roberts, Mary Kate Sanderson and Maryelyse Wilson 8th Grade—Mary Grace Nix A/B Honor Roll 6th Grade—Sarah Farmer, Rachael Goss, and Sean Manning All souls day contributions The collections from the All Souls Day envelopes will be the seed money for a new parish scholarship for St. John School This new scholarship is different from the Grace Scholarship which redirects tax dollars to our school. It will be established to bring more funds and students to St. John School. As the scholarship is developed, we will keep you informed. 7th Grace—Jackson Anderson and Allison Stangl 8th Grade—Catherine Gerber Ladies Auxiliary Happenings: If your daughter would like to join the Girl Scouts at St John's we are accepting 2nd-7th grade girls. The annual membership is $15. We meet on Thursdays in the Maturi Room from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. For information, call Mary Allende-Niznik at 229-242-0689 . Bake Sale— On the weekend of November 8 & 9 stop by the Parish Center to purchase some yummy treats! All proceeds will support the new St. Anthony of Padua in Ray City. Chicken in Every Pot—On Sunday November 8 & 9, bring a frozen chicken to mass. They will be collected and given to the St. Francis Center and the Horizon Shelter. SAVE THE DATE American red cross blood drive Breakfast With Santa! Saturday, December 6, 2014 8-11 a.m. St John's Parish Center We will have a White Elephant Sale for children to purchase gifts for parents, teachers, friends, etc. We will be accepting donations from the parish (no furniture, electronics, or clothes). Beginning in November, there will be a collection box in the vestibule. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 5 The Knights of Columbus will hold a blood drive on Sunday, November 9, from 9:30-2:30 in the Parish Center. You can put the power of faith into action and help save a life. Prayer Requests For Those Who Have Died Joseph ZurSchmiede, father of Ann Hilgert Christina Kija, sister of Fr. Ladda Sandra Rolland, niece of Myra Guarino Alexandrina Vera, sister of Maria Colwell Ruth Bosman Bernie Dorneden For our sick Anniversaries Gloria Bailey, George Pruner, Clyde Pruner, Jose Antonio Sanchez Andrew Rumker, Salina Rumker, Leo & Lynette Betlow Scott & Mary Jane Doner Brian & Mary Gerber Jeffrey & Pamela Gullett David & Rose Ann Hudson Billy & Michelle Kirkpatrick Donald & Donna Petty Hal & Elizabeth Rowe Micca & Jocelyn Williams Bill Searling, Terri Filtz, Joan Pickens, Ben Stubbe Linda Hayman, Barbara Cunningham, Tammy McDonald, Jennifer Mills, Kathryn Brashier, Samuel J. Miller, Teresa Wetherington, Joe Stavoli Sick or in the Hospital If you have a family member in the hospital, please call the Church office so they may be included in the hospital visits made by our priests and deacons. PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR THE SICK Please contact the Church office if you would like someone added to the prayer list. Names will be published for one month. If prayers are needed for longer, please notify us. Sunday Morning Adult Education Legion of Mary The Legion of Mary is a lay Catholic organization for men and women who serve the Church on a voluntary basis in almost every country. Meetings are Mondays at 10:00am. in the Parish Center Conference Room. For information please call Betty Murphy at 229-247-6610. We continue to watch and discuss world-famous Catholic speaker and teacher Father Robert Barron’s renowned ten-part series Catholicism. This week’s topic: Mary, the Mother of God The class will meet in the Maturi Room from 10:45 to 11:45am. Each film in the series is independent of the others so that you can attend all or certain ones that interest you. Southern cross RCIA Thank you to those of you who have donated to the Southern Cross. The parish will be billed for any shortage in subscription donations. If you have not had a chance to contribute, there is still time. We appreciate your support! (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) RCIA sessions continue following the 9:30 Mass in the Parish Center conference room (10:45-11:45 AM). You are welcome to attend any of these sessions. For more information contact Deacon Paul at 229-263-5659 or e-mail at [email protected] We will explore the following topics: November 2 – Heaven, Mary, The Creed November 9 – The Four Marks of the Catholic Church November 16 – Stewardship November 23 – Judge the Living and the Dead, Christ the King, Liturgical Cycle November 30 – The Second Coming Lost A treasured black Rosary with special religious medals at each decade may have been left in the chapel or the church. If found please call the church office. Thank you, Sr. Rebecca St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 6 EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS November 1/2 5:00 pm 2 3 4 5 6 7 A W. Filtz S. Boinski G. Harmon C. Genter K. Metzger D. Metzger Deacon A. Martinez Deacon H. Everitt 7:30 am 9:30 am J. Kozuch W. Kozuch M. Doscher T. Doscher C. Stubbe S/ Findlay Deacon 12:00 pm I. Bauer R. Bauer R. Beier T. Gonzalez J. Waite T. Waite Deacon November 8/9 2 5:00 pm 3 4 L. Murphy T. Thomas W. Scoby 5 6 7 A L. Salek Sr. Nuala M. Doner Deacon A. Ashburn Deacon T. Fendley M. Fendley W. Register C. Falkenhausen M. Mazurkiewicz Deacon A. Rivera 7:30 am 9:30 am D. Teter M. Burns 12:00 pm R. Amiot G. Peters H. Dennis C. Hotcaveg J. Peters L. Kenworthy ALTAR SERVERS November 1/2 November 8/9 5:00 pm + Z. Brice/J Brice M. Gerber E. Landers 5:00 pm + J. Brice 7:30 am + JD Peterman L. Peterman B. Meindl 7:30 am 9:30 am +L. Struble/C Struble M. Puckett J. Puckett 9:30 am A. Crist 12:00 pm + L. Gonzalez 12:00 pm +J. Gonzalez/L Gonzalez T. Falkenhausen Z. Brice T. Ellis + M. Rozier J., Rowe S. Rozier + C. Struble E. Roy L. Struble + J. Gonzalez O. Kramer GREETERS November 1/2 November 8/9 5:00 pm Carol Hill 5:00 pm Terry & Jo Cawley 7:30 am Gail Decima 7:30 am John Ashburn 9:30 am Diane Culpepper 9:30 am Don & Janice Murphy 12:00 pm Marilyn Singletary 12:00 pm Inday Bauer & Mary Tomaleski lectors November 1/2 November 8/9 5:00 pm 7:30 am Bob Goddard Elizabeth Rowe Mattia Goddard Kevin Berkel 5:00 pm 7:30 am Marian Burns J.C. Cunningham Michelle Kirkpatrick Angela Carter 9:30 am St. John School St. John School 9:30 am Stephen Findlay LaVonne Clark Daniel Lasseter 12:00 pm John Waite Heidi Gonzalez 12:00 pm Beverly Lanier St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 7