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O. T. XXIX – Dues to God & Caesar
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Phone: 251-8656902
P. O. Box 417, Grand Bay, AL 3641
Fax: 251-865-
1412
Email: StJohnGrandBay@gmail.com
Parish website:
www.StJohnGrandBay.org
Pastor:
Fr. Anthony Kadavil (akadavil@gmail.com)
Secretary:
Rev.Deacon Billy Graham
Parish Council President:
Mr. Steve Sema Jr. (ssema@aol.com)
Finance Council President:
Mrs. Paula Rials
CCD Coordinator: Mrs. Tiffany Teofilo
Youth Director: Mrs. Karen Day
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Sunday school classes (CCD)
start at 8-45 a.m. and Our
Youth group classes begin at 11. am.
The second collection this
week will be for the Propagation of
Faith.
Rest in peace:
Mrs. Jean Mitchell, our long time parishioner
and mother of Mrs. Michelle Cook, was called for her eternal
reward. Her funeral services will be officiated by Mgr. Wall on
October 22nd Monday at 11 am at the Pine Crest Cemetery chapel.
Please pray for the eternal repose of her soul and for her family.
Bazaar Raffle Tickets
for the Ladies Sodality
Christmas Bazaar, which will be held on Saturday November 8, are
on the glass table. Please take your envelope and return all sold
ticket stubs and money prior to the bazaar. Please bring articles for
the bazaar preferably this week itself so that the Ladies Sodality
members may get enough time to place price tags on them.
Ministers of the Mass schedules are out for October. Please pick
one up if you are scheduled.
October attendance count:
The parishes are requested by the
archbishop to report to him number of the participants of the
Saturday Vigil Mass & Sunday Masses in the month of October.
Sr. Maria Bernarda, Fr. Tony’s oldest sister (81) requests your
prayers for her as she is diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer,
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spread to the lungs. She has completed 50 years as a Holy Cross
Sister and 45 years as principal and nursing teacher in three
nursing schools in the south, central and north of India. Fr. Tony
and all his other seven siblings, three in-laws participated in her
Golden Jubilee celebrations, 1400 miles away from home, on
Sunday, October 12th.
Fr. Tony will be on vacation from Oct 7th to November 6th.
Monsignor Kenneth Klepec will offer the Saturday and Sunday
Masses and Deacon Billy will officiate the Billy Graham will
officiate the weekday Communion services and Wednesday
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. In cases of pastoral
emergency, Fr. Bill Nguyen of St. Margaret’s, Bayou La Batre will
be available.
October- the month of the rosary: You are requested to say the
rosary prayer every day of October and offer it for your dear
ones, for the parish community and for the intentions of the Holy
Father.
We need volunteer- grass cutters for this
week as the grass grew faster due to rain.
RCIA Classes began on Saturday September 13th, 2014
at 10 am in the parish hall. If you would like to learn more about
your faith or if you know anyone who is interested in learning
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about Catholicism and/or joining the Church call Father Tony or
Deacon Billy Graham to sign up. If the schedule does not work for
you please contact the office and see if we can work out a schedule
that will work for you.
Confirmation Preparation classes: All students entering into
the 9th, 10th or 11th grade and who have not received confirmation
are requested to be present for the Confirmation Preparation class
by Deacon Graham at 8-45 am every Sunday in the Education
Building.
Bingo is held every Wednesday at St. Margaret’s parish hall at
6:30p.m. Doors open at 6:00 and there is a concession which
includes hotdogs, potato chips,, sweets, soft drinks, and water.
The Catholic Youth Organization of the Archdiocese of
Mobile invites any of our CCD students who are interested in
participating in sports to join the CYO. They offer many sports for
students in grades 2 through 8. In the fall they offer football,
soccer, volleyball, cheer leading, & tennis. Students will be placed
on teams that are convenient to the Grand Bay area. If you have
any questions please feel free to contact Paul Knapstein, Director
for the CYO for our area.
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Birthdays of this Week:
Oct. 21st; Terry
Roberts: 23rd; Michael Cook: 24th; Veronica Stewart
Wedding
Anniversaries: Nil
Mass Intentions of this week: October 18th to Oct 24th.
Monday- Friday: Communion service by Deacon Graham in the
rectory chapel at 7-45 am. (Adoration at 7-30 on Wednesday).
Sat. the 18th: ----------- For the eternal repose of the souls of
deceased parishioners, especially for the eternal repose of Jean
Mitchell
Sun. the 19th: ---------- For the Parish Community
The Intercessors for Priests
in the Heart of St.
Joseph is a new Confraternity that seeks to support all priests by
praying for them through the powerful intercession of St. Joseph,
the spiritual father of all priests. Prayer leaflets are available on the
glass
table.
For
more
information,
visit:
www.intercessorsforpriests.com, or write for more information:
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Intercessors for Priests, 1621 Boykin Blvd., Mobile, Alabama,
36605.
Our Food Bank is really running low on food.
The
Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a year round food drive to
help feed those in need. Catholic Charities requests your generous
food contributions. Besides, Fr Tony always has request from
people in need for food. We request everyone to bring in food
items that can be turned into a meal for up to 4 people. If you
prefer to give money you can just leave it in an envelope in the
collection basket with “For Food Bank” written on it and we will
know that it is meant for our parish food bank.
Items for Soldier’s Needs:
Please don’t forget to bring items
for soldiers’ needs: Shaving cream, disposable razors, solid
deodorant, bars of soap/body wash, anti-bacteria cleaner,
shampoo, tooth paste, dental floss, personal handy-wipes,
personal hygiene items for women, foot powder, insect repellent,
flea collars (they put them around their ankles), chopstick, athlete’s
foot powder/spray, sun block lotion, sun shades, protective safety
dust masks, socks, sweat headbands, batteries (AAA, AA, C), DVD
movies, cards, writing tablets, paper, pens, envelopes, reading
materials, snacks: cookies, gum, crest, life-savers, mints, pudding,
crackers, sardines, chicken, tuna, salmon, jerky, peppermints, koolaid, gatorade, tea/coffee. Put items in the designated box in the
Parish Hall.
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Help us keep flowers at the altar
The slotted wooden box on the glass table in the Parish Hall will receive
donations for flowers. If you wish to give flowers for a specific
remembrance or thanksgiving there is a sign-up flower chart on the wall
to the left of the front doors.
New CDs
There are new CDs in the CD stack. Each CD costs $ 3. You can have 9
CDs for $ 25. CD on the revised Mass is now available.
October 12: Regular $3224-00
Volunteers
ALTAR CARE- OCTOBER
Deacon Billy & Linda Graham
CHURCH CLEANING: OCTOBER 25, 26
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Mary Kirchoff, Tessie Bridges & Autumn Bowden
Saturday –October 25: 5 p.m.
Altar Server
EMHC
EMHGC
Lector
Usher / Greeter
James Graham, Greg Keffer
Lynda Jones
Sam Clark
Wayne Jackson, Paul Pigorsch
Daryl Kirchoff
Louis Jones
Steve Sema, Jr
Kevin Cauley, Eugene Poiroux
Sunday – October 26: 10 a.m.
Trey Roberts, Kyle McBride
John McBride
Carol Voss
Ron Cauley, Mike Marchand
Ty Teofilo
Reggie Stewart
Mark Voss
Andrew & Matthew VanCleave
If you are scheduled to serve at Mass and find that you cannot serve, it is NECESSARY
that you arrange for a substitute. Please take your responsibility seriously. If you are
interested in serving as an Altar Server, Eucharistic Minister, Lector or as an Usher,
please let Fr. Tony or the Office know of your willingness to serve. We especially need
Usher/Greeters for the Saturday Mass.
Remember the sick in your Prayers our
sick brothers and sisters: Maria Bernarda Kadavil, Connie
Stringfellow, Josh Ellis, Mary Kirchoff, Beth Gibson, Jeunifer
Patronas, Fr. Russell Biven, Cheryl Humphrey Thompson, Jay
Stallone, Kenny Kirchoff, Emma Barber, Ali Ray, Caryn Sutoff,
Kadavil, Gerald Brannan, Hanner Gassaway, Rylyn Kuntz, Addie
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Thompson, Voncille Hulcher, Daryl Kirchoff, Joe Ecker, Cody
Driskell, B. J. Broussard, Clair Waite, Avery Collier, Julia Raleigh,
Evelyn Robison, Jean Mitchell, Andrea Graham, Father Andrew
Stauter, Steven Butler, Sarah Butler, Chris Sassano, Tammy Asch,
Mary Rambo, Delaine Pigorsch, Joel Rivera, Alice Bedwell, Susan
Taylor, Wayne Seymour, James Cauley, Miss Pink Pridgen, Kim
Pridgen, Clyde Shores, Glen Haab, Haley Holder, Lakeshia
Johnson, Gary Sherman, Reverend Manuel Williams, Elizabeth
Schmidt, John Atchison, Johnny Hill, Jared Hoken, Diana Abrams,
Msgr. Joseph Jennings, Hinleigh Hall, Ryan Keith Malone, Father
Frank Sofie, Linda Graham, Dave Matern, Virginia Gable, Andrew
Taylor, Doris Wilson, Diane Watts, Daniel Dorriety, Tiffany
Fontenot, Harrand Broussard, Katie Nielsen, Richard Arnold,
Louis Poiroux, Homer Campbell, Jimmy Marchand, Arlene
Wissman, Becky Thompson, Sally Thompson, Peggie Huber, Dale
Thompson, Jane Thompson, Andy Thompson, Callie Massey,
Angela Heardon, Rita George, Edgar Broussard, Lillian Broussard,
Robert Broussard, Jerry Blair, Michael Stairs, Amanda
Illingsworth, Ray Bribsey, Dorothy Barnes, Jared Horn and for all
those serving in the Armed Forces, especially Travis Wilson, SPC
Jackson Triston, Jr., and Captain Will Hurd.
Pray for the Deceased dear ones of the Parish: Jean Mitchell,
Veretta Tulos, Jim Kimble, Lynn Poirier, Phillip Marchand, Sue
Kirchoff, Mary Sanders, Margaret Jackson, Catherine
Schnadelbach, Darlene Alexander, Patrick Marchand, Steve Sema,
Sr., Mary Marchand and Sis Marchand. Also pray for the eternal
repose of the souls of Rev. Monsignor Hugh Maguire, Rev.
Monsignor Francis Cusack and Rev. Monsignor Robert Fulton
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Pray for the special intentions of other sick and deceased relatives
and friends and for our former parishioners who are now serving
in the Armed Forces.
Synopsis of Homily for O.T. XXIX Sunday (Oct 19) on
Mt 22: 15-21
http://en.radiovaticana.va/ >> Features >> Liturgical Reflections
Fr. Bill Grimm’s YouTube homily:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=TLMJu5Nmz1c
Introduction: The common theme of today’s readings is the nature
of our obligations to God and to our country. The readings show
us how, with God’s help, we can be ideal citizens of both earth and
heaven.
Scripture lessons: In the first reading, Isaiah the prophet foretells
how, indirectly, the policies of the great Persian Emperor Cyrus
will help God's saving plan for His chosen people. Today’s
responsorial Psalm reminds us that when people put God's
Kingdom first, everyone benefits. In the second reading, Paul
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praises his converts in Thessalonica for their fidelity to God and to
Christ His Son, “our Lord Jesus Christ,” and their practice of the
theological virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity with the help of the
Holy Spirit. In the Gospel, Jesus escapes from the trap in the
question, “Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not?” by
stating “Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs
to God.” With this answer, Jesus reminds his questioners that if they
are so concerned and careful about paying taxes to the state, they
should be much more concerned and careful about their service to
God and their obligations to Him as their Creator and Lord. We
fulfill our duties to our country by loyally obeying the just laws of
the State and working for the welfare of all citizens. We become
Heavenly citizens by obeying God’s laws.
Life messages: 1) “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s”: How? It is
the duty of Christians to pay for the services and the privileges that
government provides, like paved roads, police and fire
departments, banks, schools and other necessities. If we refuse to
pay taxes, how will these needs be fulfilled? Another way of
giving to Caesar what is Caesar’s is to participate actively in the
running of the government, electing the most suitable candidates
and influencing them through frequent contacts. Third, we must
submit to the civil authorities and respect the laws of our country
in order to live in peace. As loyal citizens we must also see to it
that our elected representatives are faithful in maintaining law and
order in the country and in promoting the welfare of its citizens
without violating God’s laws.
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2) “Give to God what is God’s.” How? Since everything is God’s,
we must give ourselves to Him 100%, not just 10% on
Sundays. We should be generous in fulfilling our Sunday
obligations and find time every day for prayer and worship in the
family, for the reading of the Bible and the proper training of our
children in Faith and morals. We will soon be invited to make the
stewardship pledge of our financial offering to the local Church for
the coming year. Our contribution to the parish church should be
an expression of our gratitude to God, giving back to God all that
He has given us. Active participation in the various ministries of
the parish is an offering to God of our time and talents, yet another
way of giving to God His due, our whole self.
Why doesn’t the Catholic Church ordain women? : Rejecting
patriarchy in the Church, Pope Benedict XVI said that the Church
has no power to ordain women as priests.” The Church has ‘no
authority’ to ordain women. The point is not that we don’t want to,
but that we can’t,” the pope said in his latest book “Light of the
World: The Pope, the Church and the Signs of the Times.” He said Christ
gave the form of priesthood when he chose his male Apostles and
the “man does not have the power to change it.” There is no
discrimination against women in the Church because women
perform so many meaningful functions in the Church and shape
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its image more than men do. Catholic women have played a central
role in the life of the Church, from Lydia in the Acts of the Apostles,
through Margaret of Scotland and Jadwiga of Poland and other
great queens and women of influence, to the Englishwomen at the
Reformation who arranged secret places for Mass, down to Edith
Stein, whose quest for intellectual and spiritual truth led her to
convent life and did not spare her at Auschwitz. The pope also
rejected the notion that ordination was restricted to men only
because priestesses would have been unthinkable 2,000 years ago.
“That is nonsense. Virtually all the pagan religions of Jesus’ day
had priestesses, and it would have been entirely normal and
natural for him to choose women for this task. Besides, Jesus had a
number of excellent potential candidates, like his own mother, who
accompanied him at his first miracle and stood with him as he
suffered on the cross, Mary Magdalene, and Martha and Mary of
Bethany. Instead, Jesus chose only men, and he remained
immovable on this, continuing right to the end to exhort and train
them all, leaving thus a Church which turned out to be safely
founded on a rock. From those twelve men a direct line of apostolic
succession has given the Catholic Church the bishops and priests
it has today. The Catechism of the Catholic Church sets it out clearly:
“Only a baptized man (vir) receives sacred ordination. The Lord
Jesus chose men (viri) to form the college of the twelve apostles,
and the apostles did the same when they chose collaborators to
succeed them in their ministry.”
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Visit our website: http://stjohngrandbay.org/ for Sunday Homilies, 149
- Questions & Answers and 56 - Faith Formation Lessons, introduction to
Bible books.
All are welcome to St. John’s with open
hearts, open minds and open doors.
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Grand Bay celebrates God’s
presence, grows in God’s grace, welcomes all people and reaches
out with God’s love. We try to be to be a vibrant community of
faith where all people feel they belong. No matter what your
present status in the Catholic Church, No matter what your
current family or marital situation, No matter what your past or
present religious situation, No matter your personal history, age,
background, race, etc., No matter what your own self-image or
esteem, you are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved and
respected at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Grand Bay!
We come together as a parish family to draw our life from the
Eucharist and other sacraments.
As believers we participate fully, consciously and actively in the
liturgy of the Church and seek to spread the Good News of Jesus
Christ in word and action.
We commit ourselves to worship, education, stewardship and
service as we extend our hand to others in need and to those who
wish to join the church.
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By the grace of God, after the example of Jesus Christ, and the
guidance of the Holy Spirit, we dedicate ourselves to accomplish
our mission within and beyond our community.
Photos of the great pastors who guided the destiny of our
parish
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Please visit St. John the Baptist Catholic parish website:
http://stjohngrandbay.org/ for the full text of the
Sunday homily, Sunday bulletin, 56 Adult Faith Formation Lessons and Question
of the Week (1-149).