St John the Baptist Catholic Church
www.stjohntryon.com
T H E L I T U RG I C A L W E E K
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, February 25
4:30pm - Dallas & Leona Seiler
Sunday, February 26
8:30am - Deceased Members of the
Ladies Guild†
11:00am - Leo Rengers†
12:30pm - Pro Populo
Monday, February 27
DEVOTIONS
ADORATION
Wednesday at 5:45pm
MORNING PRAYER
After Mass on Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday & Friday
8:30am - Mary D. Ryan†
Tuesday, February 28
8:30am - No Mass Intention
DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET
After Morning Prayer on Monday
Wednesday, February 29
5:15pm - Ronald Skadow†
Thursday, March 1
8:30am - Morning Prayer
Eleanor O’Connor†
Friday, March 2
8:30am - Morning Prayer
Joseph A. Williams, Jr.†
Saturday, March 3
9:30am - Pro Populo
4:30pm - Alicia Fusselle
THE SANCTUARY LIGHTS
Are lit this week for
The Families of
Angelo, Smith, Lynch
Sunday, March 4
8:30am - Jerry Wood
11:00am - Alicia Fusselle
12:30pm - Pro Populo
CONFESSION
Wednesdays from 6:00 - 6:30pm
Saturdays from 3:30 - 4:15pm
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.
Please pray for the repose of the
soul of Paul “Pete” Synnott
“Behold the Lamb of God
who takes away
the sin of the world.”
UT IN OMNIBUS GLORIFICETUR DEUS !
If you would like to be added to
this list, please call the parish
office.
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FEBRUARY 26, 2012
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT!
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S P I R I T UA L R E A D I N G & R E F L E C T I O N
NEXT SUNDAY’S
GOSPEL READING
FOLLOWING UP ON LAST WEEK’S HOMILY...
AS A LENTEN PRACTICE, MARRIED COUPLES MAY WANT
TO CONSIDER PRAYING THE FOLLOWING PRAYER
TOGETHER:
MARK 9:2-10
Jesus
took Peter, James, and John
and led them up a high mountain
apart by themselves. And he was
transfigured before them, and his
clothes became dazzling white, such
as no fuller on earth could bleach
them. Then Elijah appeared to them
along with Moses, and they were
conversing with Jesus. Then Peter said
to Jesus in reply, "Rabbi, it is good
that we are here! Let us make three
tents: one for you, one for Moses, and
one for Elijah." He hardly knew what
to say, they were so terrified. Then a
cloud came, casting a shadow over
them; from the cloud came a voice,
"This is my beloved Son. Listen to
him." Suddenly, looking around, they
no longer saw anyone but Jesus alone
with them.
As they were coming down from the
mountain, he charged them not to
relate what they had seen to anyone,
except when the Son of Man had
risen from the dead. So they kept the
matter to themselves, questioning
what rising from the dead meant.
THAT IN ALL THINGS GOD MAY BE GLORIFIED !
♡
Prayer for the Bride and Groom
O GOD, who hast ordained and sanctified the holy state of matrimony
for replenishing the earth, for mutual consolation, and as a type of the
union of Christ and His Church, give to us who have entered into this
sacred relation, grace to both thankfully accept its blessings and
faithfully to fulfill its duties. Accompany our union with Thy constant
assistance, to enable us to live together in peace and love, in the
careful discharge of all our duties to Thee and to each other.
Deliver us from all evil temper, from every heedless action, which
may in any way embitter or weaken the tie by which Thou hast bound
us together. Make us true and affectionate, studious to please, and
ready to deny our own will and inclination in all things. Let not the trials
and crosses of this life induce us to murmur, nor let our earthly prosperity
cause us to forget Thee, the Author and Giver of all blessings; but by
patience and meekness, by prayer and thankfulness, may all blessings
be sanctified unto us, and fit us for an eternal union with Thee.
Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
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PA R I S H A N N O U N C E M E N T S
If you or anyone you know is homebound or hospitalized, even temporarily,
please call the office so that we may arrange for them to be visited by one of our Extraordinary Ministers.
With your help we can make certain everyone is taken care of. Thank you!
For sacramental emergencies, please call 828-859-9574, ext. 6
Please join us here, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church,
during this season of Lent in praying the Rosary before each
weekend Mass for our President, Public Officials and the
Unborn. The Rosary will be followed by the following
prayer. If you wish, please keep this prayer and join us in
reciting it.
OFFERTORY COLLECTION
FEBRUARY 18TH & 19TH
$5,417.67
_______________
DSA
$200
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A PRO-LIFE PRAYER FOR OUR PRESIDENT,
PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND THE UNBORN
PRIESTS’ RETIREMENT FUND
$173
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Lord God, Author of Life and Source of Eternal Life,
Move the hearts of all our public officials and especially our
President, to fulfill their responsibilities worthily and well to all those
entrusted to their care.
Help them in their special leadership roles, to extend the mantle of
protection to the most vulnerable, especially the defenseless unborn,
whose lives are threatened with extermination by an indifferent
society.
Heavenly Father, in Your love for us, protect against the wickedness
of the devil, those helpless little ones to whom You have given the
gift of life.
Touch with pity the hearts of those women pregnant in our world
today who are not thinking of motherhood.
Help them to see that the child they carry is made in Your image as well as theirs - made for eternal life.
He also told them, “Take care what you hear. The measure
with which you measure will be measured out to you, and
still more will be given to you.”
-Mark 4:24
FOOD BANK COLLECTION
is March 3rd & 4th
Please bring your canned goods and/or donate by
way of the Second Collection at Masses.
Thank you from Thermal Belt Outreach
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Dispel their fear and selfishness and give them true womanly hearts
to love their babies and give them birth and all the needed care that
a mother can give.
CIRCLE OF MARY
SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2012
We ask this through Jesus Christ, Your Son, Our Lord, Who lives
and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit,
One God, forever and ever. Amen
Rosary 9:10am
Mass 9:30am
10:00 - 11:00am Gathering and refreshments in
the Social Hall.
All women are welcome and please bring a friend. We will be viewing the video Faith Clips by Fr.
Barron
UT IN OMNIBUS GLORIFICETUR DEUS !
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PA R I S H A N N O U N C E M E N T S
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be held
from 9:00am to 6:00pm this Friday.
Reminder: Each Adorer is requested to
arrive 5 minutes before your assigned
hour. When signing up, please include
your cell phone number and make a note
of the cell phone number of the person
you are replacing in case you are delayed.
If you are delayed, please call the person
preceding you, 10 minutes prior to your
scheduled time to inform that person you
will be late.
Thank you for your cooperation.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
FRIDAYS IN LENT AT 6:30PM
“The immediate battles may be about abortion
or contraception, but ultimately they are
about ...our nation’s core beliefs in freedom of
conscience and religious liberty. The stakes
could not be higher.”
—Kathleen Parker, Greenille News 2/7/12
PRO-LIFE COMMITTEE
GRAZIE! GRAZIE!
Grazie to everyone who helped make the Taste of
Italy spaghetti dinner a delightful success!. This parish
event brings together all generations of our parish for a
delicious authentic Italian meal and a wonderfully
relaxed evening of fellowship and lots of laughter.
Youth and adults alike did a great job on all counts. We
extend a special thank you to our Youth and to our
dedicated Family Life Commission for your support
and hard work. We thank all parishioners who
supported this annual event and without whom it
simply would not be!
May God bless you and your families!
Please note that when a regularly scheduled Mass cannot be celebrated
here, Fr. Winslow will offer the previously requested intention at a private
Mass.
PA R I S H L I F E AT A G L A N C E
Mon
Feb 27
6:30pm
6:30pm
Schola Choir Practice, Church
Faith Formation “The Lost Children”, Social Hall
Tue
Feb 28
11:00am
6:30pm
COM Book Discussion, Social Hall
Schola Choir Practice, Church
Wed
Feb 29
6:00pm
6:00pm
Faith Formation Classes, Parish Center
RCIA, Social Hall
Thur
Mar 1
7:00pm
Bible Study of St. Mark, Social Hall
Fri
Mar 2
9am-6pm
5:00pm
6:30pm
First Friday Adoration, Church
K of C Lenten Fish Fry, Social Hall
Stations of the Cross, Church
Sat
Mar 3
9:30am
10:00am
First Saturday Mass
COM, Social Hall
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FA I T H F O R M AT I O N / D I O C E S E
YOUTH GROUP CALENDAR 2012
Saturday,
Feb 25th
Sunday, Feb 26th
Movie Night w/ Fr. Winslow
5:30 to 7:00 PM
6:00pm to 9:00-9:30pm
Fish Fridays: March 2, March 9, March 16, March 23 and March 30—We need a minimum of
4 youth each week. Call Ms. Theresa and confirm the weeks you are available.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
THE LIVES AND ACTS OF THE APOSTLES AFTER CALVARY
Deacon Joe Fugere will be offering an Adult Faith Formation class
which will cover the Lives and Acts of the Apostles After Calvary. Join
Deacon Joe on Monday evenings in the Social Hall. The classes will run
for eight weeks starting on March 5th from 7:00pm to 8:30pm with the
exception of Holy Week when class will meet on Tuesday evening.
Class will not meet on Easter Monday (April 9th).
Each participant should bring a Bible with them to the class.
AN INVITATION TO JOIN BISHOP JUGIS’ PILGRIMAGE
TO ROME IN MAY
Coincides with his Ad Limina visit with Pope Benedict
ATTENTION
FAITH FORMATION FAMILIES
Stations of the Cross will be every
Friday evening @ 6:30 PM in the church.
Holy Week…
Holy Thursday, April 5 @ 6:30 PM
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Good Friday, April 6 @ 6:30 PM
Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion
Holy Saturday, April 7 @ 8:00PM
Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012
Mass times: 8:30, 11:00 & 12:30
UT IN OMNIBUS GLORIFICETUR DEUS !
His Excellency, Bishop Peter Jugis, invites you to join him on the Diocesan
pilgrimage to Rome, May 2-12, 2012. The 11 day pilgrimage includes:
§ Round trip airfare from Charlotte to Rome.
§ Hotel accommodations for nine nights: 2 nights in Assisi, 2 nights in
Siena, and 5 nights in Rome
§ Continental Breakfast daily.
§ Catholic Tour Escort and local guides: 1 half day Assisi, 1 half day
Siena, 1 half day Orvieto, 3 half days Rome.
§ Luxury motor coach for airport transfers in Italy and specified
sightseeing.
§ Entrance fees to: Cathedral in Siena, Duomo and Signorelli Chapel
in Orvieto, Vatican Museums, Colosseum and St. Callixtus
Catacombs.
§ Daily Mass with Diocesan priests.
§ Papal Audience.
§ Book by Feb. 27 for a discounted rate of $3,199 a person.
For more information, go to www.stpatricks.org and click on the “Pilgrimage
to Rome” link. The pilgrimage is being booked by Corporate Travel Service
(www.ctscentral.net) who specializes in Catholic faith-based pilgrimages
organized to enliven and deepen the spiritual life of participants.
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PARISH NEWS…
THE LOST CHILDREN….
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2012
6:30 TO 8:30PM
Fr. Winslow will be hosting a viewing of a PBS Documentary
film: The Lost Children of Rockdale County this Monday
evening, February 27, 2012. Parents of middle school and high
school youth are encouraged to attend but any adult (over age
19) is welcome. The documentary will be shown followed by brief
discussion.
“The Lost Children of Rockdale County…They are young and from affluent
families. They have been given the gifts of freedom, comfort and privilege.
Their parents love them and have been able to provide good schools, the money
to wear brand-name clothes, and a big house to live in. Yet despite their
economic advantages, the children of Rockdale County, Georgia, are living in
a suburban community plagued by a teenage syphilis outbreak; where a
shooting rampage in the high school made national news; and a local sixteenyear-old boy was killed in a fight at a popular strip-mall parking lot.”
AN EXCERPT FROM A MARRIAGE
AMENDMENT LETTER FROM
BISHOP JUGIS
TO THE DIOCESAN CHURCHES
...I write today regarding the referendum on
the Marriage Amendment which will take
place in North Carolina on May 8, 2012. We
have already begun explaining the Church’s
position on the amendment through articles in
our diocesan newspaper, The Catholic News
Herald, and through Catholic Voice NC.
At this time I am sharing with you some
additional resources…Videos: Bishop
Burbidge and I have produced four short
videos explaining the Church’s position on the
Marriage Amendment. The videos can be
found on the Catholic Voice NC website,
www.CatholicVoiceNC.org...
Sincerely yours in Christ,
NOTES FROM THE LOFT
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the penitential
observance of Lent. The ashes are a stark reminder of our
mortality. Simplicity is a keyword and throughout Lent... no
extraneous decorations, no organ music
(except to support singing), no flowers.
The bareness of the church and the
liturgy remind us to persevere and be
faithful to God and Christ. — Gary Penkala
Most Reverend Peter J. Jugis
Bishop of Charlotte
2012 ANNUAL K OF C VACATION RAFFLE
First Prize: Alaskan Cruise for 2 plus $700
Cash
Second Prize: 7 Day Hawaiian Vacation for 2
plus $500 Cash
Third thru Seventh Prizes: $200 Cash each
Drawing May 19, 2012
Tickets $5.00 each (need not be present to win)
Knights will be selling tickets after all Masses
and at all of our Lenten Fish Fry events.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the St.
John K of C council so they may continue
their “good works” within the parish and
community. Please help us help you.
THAT IN ALL THINGS GOD MAY BE GLORIFIED !
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February 24, 2012
Dear Parishioners,
I write following up on Bishop Jugis’ letter read at all the Masses last Sunday regarding the Obama
Administration’s mandate that all insurance plans provide contraception, sterilization, and some
abortifacient drugs (at everyone else’s expense, even if opposed to their religious faith). I ask that you
heed the Bishop’s advice that we pray and fast. With the bishop, I encourage you to offer up some Lenten
sacrifice, not simply for the repeal of the mandate, but also for our country to come to know the truth
about these moral issues. To this end, each Sunday of Lent before Mass the parish will offer a rosary.
Perhaps arriving early to participate could be just such a prayerful sacrifice for you and your family.
While for the most part the bishops are framing arguments against the new HHS mandate as being
a severe encroachment upon religious liberties (which it is) and a violation of our conscience rights (which
it also is), there is another issue that we must not lose sight of in this debate: the Catholic Church teaches
that contraception, sterilization, and abortifacient drugs are intrinsically evil, and rightly so. These truths
are not only accessible by reason, but also belong to the deposit of faith and morals as passed down by
apostolic teaching and therefore are to be held with religious assent of intellect and will. Given the current
national discussion, we should both seize the opportunity to examine how well our own consciences are
formed and in turn preach the beautiful gospel truth regarding the theology of the body. While it is
important to protect our consciences from violent coercion and to protect our rights to practice our faith,
we must also remember that this is a moral teaching about the very nature of humanity and that we (the
church) have a responsibility to give witness. We recall, “To whom much is given, of him will much be
required.” Lk 12:48
In the past few weeks, it has become fairly clear that the media (and perhaps most of America)
tends to write off the Catholic ban on contraception as old-fashioned nonsense. The polls of Catholics are
equally disturbing. The truth is that up until 1930 all religions taught that contraception was morally
wrong. Truth does not change because we find it inconvenient or impractical. The Catholic Church
authoritatively maintains with the same moral clarity the truth about contraception. Although we do not
advocate for the imposition of this teaching through legislation, we nonetheless have an obligation to
speak to the inherent truth and beauty of the moral content of our faith.
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That you might better represent the moral content of our faith, I ask you to consider the
following points. Contraception promises the pleasure of the conjugal act without consequence and
without responsibility to one another or to a possible child. Contraception and sterilization change the
very nature of the conjugal act by rendering void its life-giving purpose, while enabling the persons
involved to be objectified. It should be noted that this does not apply to couples beyond the age of
conceiving, women who have had hysterectomies for legitimate medical reasons, or couples seemingly
unable to conceive. These conditions are not a choice. Their approach to nuptial love remains open to
life even if physically impossible. Let us not forget, there were a few notable births that resulted from
otherwise impossible circumstances, our patron St. John the Baptist and Isaac (the son of the Abraham
and Sarah). Openness to life at any age or in any condition has been, and remains, a way in which men
and women avail themselves to God’s providential plan.
Globally, a contraceptive mentality has emerged leading to the widespread belief that the
conjugal act is not primarily about procreation and nuptial love, but rather about recreation. What was
designed by God to be an act of self-gift leading to new life and expressing nuptial love has now all too
often become an act of selfishness that often leads to death for an unborn child (as the Pill frequently
acts as an abortifacient). And while most of our society seems to believe that the world simply cannot
function properly without the Pill, they seem to miss the connection between the widespread use of
contraception and many societal problems. Pope Paul VI predicted in 1968 that, if contraception
became widely accepted and used, there would be a general increase in promiscuity, adultery, births out
of wedlock, and even governmental regulation of births (an every day reality in China). He also
predicted an increased divorce rate and the eventual acceptance and proliferation of abortion. Many
said this would never happen. Yet, in very short order all of this has come to pass. If we want these
things to change, then we must be willing to speak clearly about the inherent harm of contraception and
its corresponding mentality. By all means, let us contact our elected officials in defense of our
religious liberty. But let us also be willing to speak the truth about the issue of contraception, as well
as the under-reported issues of sterilization, and abortifacient drugs. And more importantly, let us
practice what we preach by living our Catholic faith with integrity.
Finally, I would like say a word about the so-called “controversial” or seemingly “sensitive”
nature of the issue of contraception. No doubt the possibility of having a child is a great responsibility
for which the nuptial love of husband and wife is uniquely and divinely designed. Rightly, married
couples ought to consider these matters before God and with an informed conscience. This said, the
rejection of contraceptives, as a means to a conscientious approach to planning a family is a far cry
from going back to the days of the so-call rhythm method. With the many advancements of natural
family planning, combined with the increased desire of people to employ natural rather than
pharmaceutical methods, it is increasingly difficult to imagine that this sound moral doctrine can be
regarded by anyone as controversial, primitive or outdated. The rejection of contraceptives is not only
moral, but enlightened and forward thinking.
Fr. Patrick Winslow
THAT IN ALL THINGS GOD MAY BE GLORIFIED !
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