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UT IN OMNIBUS GLORIFICETUR DEUS! NOVEMBER 19, 2017

T H E L I T U R G I C A L W E E KMASS INTENTIONS

Saturday,  November  18Dedication  of  the  Basilicas  of  SS.  Peter  &  PaulSt.  Rose  Philippine  Duchesne4:30pm - Marshall Monroe†

Sunday,  November  1933rd    Sunday  in  Ordinary  Time8:30am - Adeline & James Kenny†11:00am - Dorothy Tedrahn†12:30pm - St. John Parishioners

Monday,  November  208:30am - Mr. & Mrs. Hugh & Mary Joe Strachwitz

Tuesday,  November  21The  Presentation  of  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary8:30am - Priest’s Intention

*Wednesday,  November  22St.  Cecilia*8:30am - David Finnerty†

Thursday,  November  23St.  Clement  I,  St.  Columban,  Bl.  Miguel  Agustin  Pro8:30am - Vita Brennan†

Friday,  November  24St.  Andrew  Dung-­‐Lac  &  Companions8:30am - Ann Marie Rowe†

Saturday,  November  25St.  Catherine  of  Alexandria4:30pm - Edwina Brodzinski†

Sunday,  November  26Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  King  of  the  Universe8:30am - Richard Altman†11:00am - Mark Knight†12:30pm - St. John Parishioners

*Change from Regular Schedule

CONFESSIONS

*Monday  7:30  —  8:15  am*Wednesday  4:00  -­‐  5:00  pm

*Friday    7:30  —  8:15  amSaturday  3:30  —  4:15  pm

*No  Confession  Nov.  20,  22  &  24

DEVOTIONS

*NO  ADORATION  OF    THE  BLESSED  SACRAMENT

Wednesday 5:45 pm

*NO  BENEDICTION  Wednesday 6:15 pm

MORNING  PRAYERAfter Mass on Monday, Tuesday,

Thursday & Friday

DIVINE  MERCY  CHAPLETAfter Monday Morning Prayer

THE SANCTUARY LAMPS are  for

World  Peace

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. If you

would like to be added to this list, please call the parish office. You may

call for a copy of the prayer list.BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD

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S P I R I T U A L R E A D I N G & R E F L E C T I O N

THE  PARABLE  OF  THE  TALENTS

The man in the parable represents Jesus, we are the servants, and the talents are the inheritance that the Lord entrusts to us What is the inheritance? His Word, the Eucharist, faith in the heavenly Father, his forgiveness… in other words, so many things, his most precious treasures. This is the inheritance that he entrusts to us, not only to safeguard, but to make fruitful! While in common usage the term “talent” indicates a - pronounced individual quality, for example talent in music, in sport, and so on, in the parable, talents represents the riches of the Lord, which he entrusts to us so that we make them bear fruit.

The hold dug into the soil by the wicked and slothful servant (Mt 25:26) points to the fear of risk which blocks creativity and the fruitfulness of love, because the fear of the risks of love stop us. Jesus does not ask us to store his grace in a safe! Jesus does not ask us for this, but he wants us to use it to benefit others. All the goods that we have received are to give to others, and thus they increase, as if he were to tell us: “Here is my mercy, my tenderness, my forgiveness: take them and make ample use of them.” And what have we done with them? Whom have we “infected” with our faith? How many people have we encouraged with our hope? How much love have we shared with our neighbor? These are questions that will do us good to ask ourselves. Any environment, even the furthest and most impractical, can become a place where our talents can bear fruit. There are no

situations or places precluded from the Christian presence and witness. The witness which Jesus asks of us it not closed, but is open, it is in our hands.

This parable urges us not to conceal our faith and our belonging to Christ, not to bury the Word of the Gospel, but to let it circulate in our life, in our relationships, in concrete situations, as a strength which galvanizes, which purifies, which renews. Similarly, the forgiveness, which the Lord grants us particularly in the Sacrament of Reconciliation: let us not keep it closed within ourselves, but let us allow it to emit its power, which brings down the walls that our egoism has raised, which enables us to take the first step in strained relationships, to resume the dialogue where there is no longer communication… And so forth. Allow these talents, these gifts, these presents that the Lord has given us, to be, to grow, to bear fruit for others, with our witness…

Moreover, the Lord does not give the same things to everyone in the same way: He knows us personally and entrusts us with what is right for us; but in everyone, in all, there is something equal: the same, immense trust. God trusts us, god has hope in us! And this is the same for everyone. Let us not disappoint him! Let us not be misled by fear, but let us reciprocate trust with trust! The Blessed Virgin Mary embodied this attitude in the fullest and most beautiful way. She received and welcomed the most sublime gift, Jesus himself, and in turn she offered him to mankind with a generous heart. Let us ask her to help us to be good and faithful servants in order to participate in the joy of our Lord.

Pope FrancisHis Holiness Pope Francis was elected to the See of Saint Peter

in 2013Magnificat November 2017

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OFFERTORY  REPORTFiscal Year July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018

Offertory Totals for the Masses of Nov. 11 & 12, 2017

This Week Y.T.D. Actual $8,156 $152,303

As we approach the season of Thanksgiving, please consider your blessings, and make a gift of gratitude to the DSA. If you have not yet contributed, you can donate online at www.charlottediocese.org/dsa or by returning the pledge form that you received in the mail. Remember, any amount over our goal will be returned to the parish for our own needs.  If you have an outstanding pledge, please complete your pledge payments by December 31st.

A N N O U N C E M E N T S

DAILY  MASS  READINGS

November 19 Sun33rd Sunday in Ordinary TimePrv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31/1 Thes 5:1-6/Mt 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21November 20 Mon 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63/Lk 18:35-43November 21 Tue2 Mc 6:18-31/Lk 19:1-10November 22 Wed2 Mc 7:1, 20-31/Lk 19:11-28November 23 Thu1 Mc 2:15-29/Lk 19:41-44November 24 Fri 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59/Lk 19:45-48November 25 Sat 1 Mc 6:1-13/Lk 20:27-40November 26 SunOur Lord Jesus Christ, King of the UniverseEz 34:11-12, 15-17/1 Cor 15:20-26, 28/Mt 25:31-46

CATHOLIC  CAMPAIGN  FOR  

HUMAN  DEVELOPMENT  

SECOND  COLLECTION  TODAYPlease be generous in this week’s second collection. In the U.S., one in six people live in poverty. With this CCHD collection, you support programs that address the causes of poverty and provide a sustainable future for those struggling. In addition, 25% of funds remain in our diocese to fund anti-poverty projects. Find more information at: www.usccb.org/cchd/collection.

ATTENTION  

LITURGICAL  MINISTERS• Currently seeking ushers for the holyday:

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Dec. 8th/ Vigil 7th ) and seeking lectors and ushers for the Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

• NOTE: Fourth Sunday of Advent is also Christmas Eve this year. Sunday liturgies are per usual and Christmas Eve Masses will be at 4:30pm, 6pm and 12 Midnight.

• P l e a s e n o t i f y T h e re s a F i t ch a t stjohnff@windstream.net if you are not available for either the holydays or Christmas and /or would like to request a particular Mass consideration. Thank you!

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P A R I S H L I F EP A R I S H L I F EP A R I S H L I F EP A R I S H L I F E

Mon Nov 20 9 am5:30 pm

Divine Mercy Chaplet, ChurchSchola Choir Rehearsal, Church

Tue Nov 21 6:30 pm Women’s Group, Parish Center

Wed Nov 22 — No Faith Formation Classes

Thu Nov 23 9:30 am —

Patriotic Rosary, ChurchParish Office Closed

Fri Nov 24 — Parish Office Closed

Sun Nov 26 9:45 am O Antiphons Rehearsal, Parish Center

O  ANTIPHONS    REHEARSALS  BEGIN  THIS  SUNDAYThe youth of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church are invited to participate in the O Antiphons: Lessons and Carols presentation.  The performance date is Sunday, December 17th at 9:45am in the Church. The rehearsals are the four prior Sundays in the parish center, at approximately 9:45am.  Preparation at home prior to the start of rehearsals is extremely helpful and expected. All interested families please contact Jennifer Murrey at (828) 808-8438.

BAPTISM  CLASS  There will be an English Baptism class on Saturday, December 2nd at 8:30am with Deacon John Riehl, in the parish center. This class is for new baptism candidates (infants & children), their parents and godparents and expectant parents. Call Andrée in the parish office to register at: 828-859-9574. Note: this is not part of the RCIA program or Wednesday Faith Formation classes.

Thermal Belt Outreach MinistryANGEL TREE

GIFTS FOR THE NEEDYComing soon, look for The Angel Tree in the Church vestibule. If you would like to purchase a gift for the needy, please attach your tree Angel to your wrapped gift. You may bring your gift to the parish office between the hours of 9:00am and 3:00pm, no later than November 30th. Or, you can take your gift to Green Creek Community Center on December 1st only, located at 25 Shields Drive, Tryon. Thank you for your kindness.

MASS  INTENTIONS  PROCEDUREIn order that Mass intentions and sanctuary lamps may be accurately recorded and accounted for, they must be made in person during office hours. If you are homebound, please call Andrée to secure a Mass time. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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SAVE THE DATESAVE THE DATENov 23 Thanksgiving, office closed Nov 23 & 24

Dec 2 English Baptism Class

Dec 3 1st Sunday of Advent

Dec 8 Immaculate Conception, Holyday, office closed

Dec 10 K of C Christmas Party, Cliffs of Glassy Mtn

Dec 17 O Antiphons: Lessons & Carols

Dec 25 The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)

Jan 1 Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God

Jan 7 The Epiphany of the Lord

WORD  OF  LIFEBuilding a culture of life isn't something we just do one month of the year, or with one event or initiative—it's essential to who we are. It happens through our daily actions, how we treat one another, and how we live our lives.”

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, ChairUSCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities

                             CHRISTMAS  DINNER  PARTY

                             TICKET  SALESJoin us at our Annual Christmas Party at the Cliffs of Glassy Mtn. on December 10th. Tickets on sale now, after Sunday Masses.

   K  OF  C

PARKING  Thank you for your care to park first in our three parking lots and in the driveway of the parish office. Please continue to make sure that cars are parked off the street so as to allow easy travel for our neighbors and emergency vehicles. Also, please do not park on Hillside Court so our neighbors have easy access to their homes.

— With gratitude and prayer, Fr. Arnsparger

FORMED.ORG    —    NOVEMBER“Give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thes. 5:18). As Catholics, we have a preeminent source of our thanksgiving in the Eucharist. In fact, the word “Eucharist” itself means “thanksgiving”! This month, may we be especially grateful for the gift of the Most Holy Eucharist. Read Prayers for Beginners by Peter Kreft or for little ones—see Brother Francis’ The Bread of Life or listen to Jeff Cavin’s “I’m Not Being Fed.” Thanksgiving, November 23, 2017: Read, The Year and Our Children

November 21 — THE PRESENTATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARYStudy: The Bible and the Virgin MaryEstudiar: La Biblia y la Virgen MariaWatch: Mary of NazarethRead: The World’s First LoveListen: Answering Common Objections: Mary

Visit www.formed.org / Click on Register/ Enter parish code: GFP4TN / set up your free account. Any questions or issues please contact Theresa in the parish office.

12TH  ANNUAL    MARCH  FOR  LIFE  CHARLOTTE!         January 12, 2018

Mass for the Unborn at 9:00am at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.  At 11:00am gather at the parking lot across the street from the Catholic Diocese. At 12:00pm march to Trade and Tryon where Fr. Joshua Voitus will preach, then march to the court house at 401 W. Trade St. where we will pray a Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Please join others to march and pray for an end to abortion and save babies lives!    See schedule details at www.marchforlifecharlotte.org.

The Knights  will also be selling raffle tickets for LAMB. (Least Among My Brethren). The grand prize is $2500, with the drawing to be held at the Christmas party on December 10th. Thank you for your support of this project.! 

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F A I T H F O R M A T I O N

WOMEN’S  GROUP“Bible & Sacraments”Tuesday, November 21st Parish Center at 6:30pm

BROTHERS  IN  CHRIST        

MEN’S  GROUPThere will be no more meetings until 2018.

FAITH  FORMATION  —  NOVEMBER  CALENDAR

• Nov 22 NO FF Classes—Blessings of a Thanksgiving full of gratitude!

• Nov 29 FF Classes 6pm

• *Sacramental Prep Classes at 5pm will follow the same schedule

“AN  ESSAY  ON  CHEESE  AND  THE  

BEST  ADVENT  EVER”

Join us this Sunday afternoon for an entertaining discussion using G.K. Chesterton’s essay on cheese for practical examples on making this Advent a holy and prosperous preparation for the Christmas season. All adults of the parish are invited to join us today at 4:30pm in the parish social hall. Refreshments will be available.

“Poets have been mysteriously silent on the subject of cheese.” –G.K. Chesterton

WOMEN’S  BIBLE  STUDYNo Class on November 23rd Class resumes Thursday, November 30th

Parish Social Hall at 10:00am

THIS  SUNDAY  !

YOUTH  M INISTRY

• Sunday, December 10th Youth, Join Fr. Arnsparger for Breakfast 9:30am Parish Social Hall