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UT IN OMNIBUS GLORIFICETUR DEUS ! APRIL 17, 2016

THE LITURGICAL WEEK

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, April 164:30pm - Nancy Worton†Sunday, April 17Fourth Sunday of Easter8:30am - St. John Parishioners11:00am - Ray Stuart†12:30pm - Raiford, Lucy & Hudson HydeMonday, April 188:30am - Jim & Addie Kenny†Tuesday, April 19 8:30am - Priest’s IntentionWednesday, April 205:15pm - Lisa Smith†Thursday, April 21St. Anselm8:30am - Ray Stuart†Friday, April 228:30am - Curt Brennan†Saturday, April 23St. George St. Adalbert4:30pm - Edwina Brodzinski†Sunday, April 24Fifth Sunday of Easter8:30am - Ray Stuart†11:00am - St. John Parishioners12:30pm - Priest’s Intention

“Behold the Lamb of God who takes away

the sin of the world.”~St. John the Baptist (John 1:29)

CONFESSION

Monday 7:30 — 8:15amWednesday 4:00 — 5:00pm

Friday 7:30 — 8:15amSaturdays 3:30 — 4:15pm

DEVOTIONS

ADORATIONWednesday at 5:45pm

BENEDICTIONWednesday at 7:00pm

MORNING PRAYERAfter Mass on Monday, Tuesday,

Thursday & Friday

DIVINE MERCY CHAPLETAfter Monday Morning Prayer

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 also call for a copy of the prayer list.

THE SANCTUARY LAMPS are lit this week for the marriage ofKim Williams & Chris Pitts

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SPIRITUAL READING & REFLECTION

The notion of shepherd calls forth strong and manly qualities. He must have courage in the pastures of the Orient. Wild beasts often attacked his herds. When Saul doubts his strength, David says to him: “Thy servant kept his father’s herds at pasture, and often a lion or a bear came and snatched a lamb from the midst of it; and I went out after him and struck him, and took the animal from his mouth.”

This image of the brave young shepherd well suits Christ, the victor of Eastertide who stands amongst us today and says, “I give my life for my sheep.” In it all the images of the good shepherd from the Old Testament are fulfilled. He tells us that he is the fulfillment of the promise “I am the good shepherd.” And now it is clear as well why this image of the shepherd belongs above all to Eastertime. It has often shown full of promise on the long road of the Pasch, from the beginning of the fasting season to the great week of suffering. But it was first the Passion which revealed the Lord properly as the good shepherd of his sheep. A hired shepherd whose sheep are not his own has not love’s courage to risk death for them. The Lord says, “He has no concern for the sheep.” When he sees the wolf come he leaves the sheep alone and runs off. His only concern is for his pay, not for the beasts themselves. Evil shepherds such as these were the leaders of Israel whom the prophet Ezechiel accuses, and whom Christ found in places of authority when he came to visit his flock.

Christ is the good shepherd, the real shepherd. The sheep belong to him; he has created them. He is God’s Logos through who all things are made. All things are his; they have fallen from him, and yet he loves them. He comes as a shepherd and wounds himself for this miserable flock. He fights with the wild beasts, with hell and sin, and death, to snatch these sheep, led astray, from Satan’s mouth. He does more than any human shepherd does. He throws himself to the attackers, so to speak, in place of the sheep.

Sister Aemiliana Lohr, O.S.B.Sister Aemiliana (+ 1972) was a German Benedictine nun

who wrote about the liturgy.Magnificat April 2016

T H E G O O D S H E P H E R D

I am the good shepherd, says the Lord; I know my sheep and mine know me. — John 10:14

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DAILY MASS READINGS

April 17 Sun Fourth Sunday of EasterActs 13:14, 43-52/Rv 7:9, 14b-17/Jn 10:27-30 April 18 Mon Acts 11:1-18/Jn 10:1-10 April 19 Tue Acts 11:19-26/Jn 10:22-30 April 20 Wed Acts 12:24—13:5a/Jn 12:44-50 April 21 Thu Acts 13:13-25/Jn 13:16-20 April 22 Fri Acts 13:26-33/Jn 14:1-6 April 23 Sat Acts 13:44-52/Jn 14:7-14 April 24 SunFifth Sunday of EasterActs 14:21-27/Rv 21:1-5a/Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35

FINANCIAL FACTSFiscal Year July 1, 2015 — June 30, 2016

Totals for the Masses of April 9 & 10, 2016

This Week Y.T.D Actual $8,184 $317,348 Budgeted $7,115 $291,731 Variance $1,069 $ 25,617 Over/(Under)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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BE MERCIFUL JUST AS YOUR FATHER IS MERCIFUL — LUKE 6:36

Fr. Patrick Winslow, pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas and Missionary of Mercy appointed by Pope Francis, will be with us for two evenings, starting next Sunday, to present both scriptural and practical approaches of how God’s Mercy can heal and renew each of us in our daily lives. Please join us for this mini-retreat on Mercy on Sunday, April 24th and Monday, April 25th. Both evenings’ talks are to begin at 6:30pm. Stay tuned…more details to come.

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PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

O God, Who wills not the death of a sinner, but rather that he be converted and live, grant, we beseech You, through the intercessions of the

Blessed Mary ever Virgin and all the saints, an increase of laborers for Your Church, fellow laborers with Christ to spend and consume

themselves for souls through the same Jesus Christ Your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, world without end. 

Amen.

Mary, Queen of the Clergy, pray for us. St. Joseph, pray for us. St. John Vianney, pray for

us. St. Charles Borromeo, pray for us.

For more information and an application, visit: www.charlottediocese.org/vocations/quo-vadis-days

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PARISH LIFE AT A GLANCEPARISH LIFE AT A GLANCEPARISH LIFE AT A GLANCEPARISH LIFE AT A GLANCE

Mon Apr 18 9:00am2:00pm5:30pm7:00pm

Divine Mercy Chaplet, ChurchTryon Estates MassSchola Choir Rehearsal, ChurchRCIA, Parish Center

Tue Apr 19 — —

Wed Apr 20 6:00pm Faith Formation Classes, Parish Center

Thu Apr 21 9:30am10:00am7:00pm

Patriotic Rosary, ChurchWomen’s Bible Study, Social HallMen’s Group, Social Hall

YOUTH GROUPSUNDAY, APRIL 17TH

5:30PM, SOCIAL HALL

SANCTUARY LAMPSThe Sanctuary Lamps are available for all weeks through November. The suggested donation is $20 to have the lamps lit for a week, in memory of a loved one or for a special intention. Contact Andrée in the parish office.

YOUR FAITHNew Lighthouse Catholic Media CDs available in the Church vestibule. The suggested donation is $4 per CD.

Titles include:Swimming Upstream, The Logic of Being Catholic, The Necessity of Divine Mercy, Lectio Divina, Facing Your Fears, Faith At Work, Women Made New, and Pure Fatherhood.

ATTENTION ST JOHN PARISHIONERS — MAY 8, 2016First Holy Communion will be celebrated on

Sunday, May 8, 2016 at the 8:30am Mass.We have seven children in Jamie Thelen’s second grade class, who will be making their First Communion. Pews will be reserved for the families (one pew per family)—so seating will be at a premium on that Sunday. Be advised that the 8:30 Mass will most likely be very crowded as it is Mother’s Day, May Crowning and First Holy Communion!

Dear Parishioners,

Christ Jesus has loved us so deeply as to make Himself available to us for the Celebration of the Paschal Mystery at Holy Mass, for reception of Holy Communion and for adoration of His Divine and August Presence in our Church’s tabernacle. As you know, and as we all strive to honor, when we walk into a Catholic Church we walk into God’s Temple and are in His Divine and August Presence. The Church says that as soon as we enter into the Church we genuflect to recognize and honor the Divine Presence of the Most Holy Eucharist. Reverence and awe is our reaction to this great privilege of being in the presence of God Who makes His dwelling among us. The Catechism teaches:

"1387 To prepare for worthy reception of this sacrament (The Eucharist*), the faithful should observe the fast required in their Church. Bodily demeanor (gestures, clothing) ought to convey the respect, solemnity,

and joy of this moment when Christ becomes our guest.”

To help us reverence our dear Lord and to teach our young ones the reverence due our Lord, let us be careful to: dress well for Holy Mass, not bring any food or drinks into the Church (including gum), spend time in quiet prayer before and after Holy Mass, make sure we provide for a quiet atmosphere before and after Holy Mass out of honor for our Lord and to assist others who wish to pray. If we could make our visits quietly in the vestibule or outside before and after Mass we can build up the atmosphere of reverence and awe and help our young ones learn to honor the Temple of our Lord’s dwelling. Thank you for your help in this. God bless!  Fr. Arnsparger

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A N N O U N C E M E N T S LET YOUR CATHOLIC VOICE BE HEARD.Join Catholic Voice North Carolina, CatholicVoicenc.org. Receive email alerts from the Bishops and react to legislation that impacts the Catholic faith. Catholic Voice NC is the non-partisan public policy voice of Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of the Diocese of Raleigh and Bishop Peter J. Jugis of the Diocese of Charlotte.

DUC IN ALTUMAttention all Catholic young women, rising high school freshmen through freshmen in college! Do you know where your life is going? The Lord Jesus has a great plan for you! You are invited to attend Duc In Altum to spend time with other young women your age looking at the Lord’s call in your life while having fun. DIA is led by religious women, priests and laity of the diocese and is supported by the diocesan Office of Vocations. Duc In Altum will be held from June 27 — July 1, 2016 at Belmont Abbey College in Belmont. The cost of the camp is $150 per person. If you are interested, please visit our website at: www.charlottediocese.org/vocations or contact Fr. Gober, Director of Vocations at 704-370-3327.

DECOLORESHave you ever wondered what Cursillo   is? Come join our ULTREA  persevere (to persevere) to find out. All are welcome to come, Friday April 22nd starting at 6:30pm with a pot luck. Bring something to share, or if you can’t make the pot luck, come join us at 7pm at Immaculate School Gym, 711 N. Buncombe St., Hendersonville, N.C.         Do you feel called to a deeper commitment to your faith? Do you want to more fully understand the mission you are called to through  your Baptism? Are you looking for a way to sustain your Christian journey? Come join us, bring your spouse or a friend and we can share together. Questions, please call Dave 828-808-3358

MILITARY MASSHis Excellency, Bishop Peter J. Jugis, will celebrate a Mass for U.S. military personnel on Monday, May 30, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Charlotte.  The Mass and rosary (to be recited at 10:30 a.m.) will be offered for all military personnel who have died and for those who are now serving.  All military personnel are invited and encouraged to come in uniform. Photos of those who have died or who are now serving in the military will be displayed in the Cathedral.  To include your service member, preferably in uniform, please mail a color or black/white photocopy of them with their name and military rank on the back of the photocopy to Nancy Weber, Office of the Bishop, 1123 South Church Street, Charlotte, NC 28203 to be received no later than May 23, 2016.  (Please do not send original photographs as they will not be returned.)

LEAVE A LEGACYThere are no small gifts in the eyes of our Lord. A bequest of any size is an ultimate expression of stewardship and expresses your appreciation for all you have been given in your lifetime. Planned giving provides an opportunity in many different ways to give a gift that forever perpetuates our Catholic faith.

For more information visit our website at www.charlottediocese.org/giving

and follow the link to planned giving.

EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS 2016Save the Date: Our Charlotte Diocese Eucharistic Congress will take place on Friday and Saturday, September 9 & 10. This spiritually unifying event brings together thousands of Catholics from across the diocese and southeast for spiritual talks, music, prayer, and fellowship - all centered around the Most Blessed Sacrament. All ages welcome!

WHAT TO DO WITH OLD MISSALS AND BIBLESIf you have an old missal or Bible that is damaged or falling apart it should be burned and buried. However, if you have older or outdated missals and Bibles but they are in good shape then it’s best to share them with others. If you have old St. Joseph Missals or Bibles you may bring them to the parish office—where they will be sorted and offered to others who have expressed an interest in having them. Any questions, please email Theresa in the parish office at stjohnff@windstream.net.

JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCYThe ladies of the Circle of Mary just completed a consecration to Divine Love at this past Sunday’s Divine Mercy service.  Anyone who may be interested in obtaining Fr. Gaitley's book on this subject is welcome to go to marian.org/merciful or call 1-800-462-7426.  The title of the book is 33 Days to Merciful Love: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat in Preparation for Divine Mercy Consecration.  The retreat and consecration can be made as an individual at any time of the year.  

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FAITH FORMATION

WOMEN’S MORNING BIBLE STUDY The Book of Genesis

Class meets this coming Thursday, April 21st at 10am—parish social hall!

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTSRCIA will meet this Monday on April 18th at 7:00pm in the parish center. Note: Monday, April 25th—class will not meet at 7pm per usual schedule—rather all are encouraged to attend the Mercy talk by Fr. Winslow at 6:30pm—see bulletin and glass board for details of time.

YOUTH GROUP —————————————— • Sunday, April 17 Youth Group at 5:30pm, Parish Center• Sunday/ Monday, April 24/25 Mercy Retreat w/ Fr. Winslow, Church/Social Hall 6:30pm• May 15, 2016 Youth Group Breakfast with Fr. Arnsparger at 9:30am

FAITH FORMATIONAttention ALL Parents, Teens and Youth of the Parish All youth and teens of the parish are reminded and encouraged to be modest in their speech, dress and behavior. To be modest is to be free from conceit and vanity and is to be humble and respectful, not only to self but to others. As spring and warmer weather are now with us, all youth are expected to be respectful in their attire—whether at Mass, in youth programs and at any church function or event. When attending Mass, ALL are encouraged to wear his/her clean, neat and respectful “Sunday best.” For parish programs such as adult education, parish mission, fellowship dinners or events your attire should be “nice casual.” For FF classes and Youth Group your attire (clothing) may be casual but should always be respectful:

All clothing (male/female) should be modest as befits honoring the body and reverencing God. We thank you for your cooperation and efforts to provide a respectful environment in and for the parish. — Theresa Fitch, Director of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry

Modesty is one of the Twelve Fruits of the Holy Spirit, which are perfections that the Holy Spirit forms in us as the first fruits of eternal glory: charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, self-control, chastity. Modesty in dress and behavior pertains to both genders. May we each strive to be a virtuous example of modesty for others to emulate.

Attention Parents: if you have a child or teen preparing for either First Holy Communion (2nd grade students) or Confirmation (8th grade students) please reserve the following dates:

• Length of shorts and skirts should be just above the knee• No “cutoff ” shorts or short shorts• No tank tops or spaghetti strap tops (without overlay or blouse)• No inappropriate wording or pictures on clothing

• First Communion Rehearsal—Saturday, May 7th at 9:30am• First Holy Communion—Sunday, May 8th at 8:30amMass.• Reception will follow in the parish social hall.• Confirmation Rehearsal—Wednesday, June 1st at 6:30pm• Confirmation—Monday, June 6th at 7:00pm• Light Reception will follow in the parish social hall.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISERWe have some BOOKS (hardback/softcover) leftover—good resources for learning more about our Catholic faith. Take a look next time you are in the parish office. All books are $5 or less. All proceeds go to the St. John the Baptist Scholarship Fund.

MEN’S GROUPThursday, April 21st at 7pm in the Social Hall