Church of St. John the Baptist Longmont, Colorado Twentieth Sunday In Ordinary Time - August 14, 2016 Please visit us at www.johnthebaptist.org. Welcome to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 323 Collyer Street, Longmont, Colorado 80501 Parish Office Hours Sunday Monday Thursday Friday Saturday Liturgy Schedule 8:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Masses Weekday Mass 6:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. Misa en Español Jueves 6:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Saturday 5:00 p.m. Monday 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Tuesday 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Thursday 9:00 a.m. 8:45 p.m. To inquire about or sign up for Adoration, please contact Dorothy Sanchez at 3034856326 or Benita Valencia (en espanol) at 7202246290. Sunday 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 4:00 p.m. Misa en Español 12:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. First Saturday of the Month 7:30 a.m. Reconciliation 8:30 a.m. Mass in chapel Anointing Reconciliation Children’s Adoration Thursday 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. All children and their parents are welcome. Please call Dorothy Sanchez at 3034856326 for more information. Thursday 4:30 p.m. Saturday 3:30 p.m. Sunday 11:45 a.m. Also by appointment. Baptism Information Parents and godparents must attend baptism preparation class prior to a child’s baptism. We offer classes in both English and Spanish. Adults only²no children, please. St. John’s Food Bank English 804 S. Lincoln Street Saturday, August 20th in Benedict Hall 12:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Longmont, CO 80501 Spanish Phone 3036781469 Email [email protected] Saturday, September 10th in Benedict Hall 9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Food Bank Hours Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Thursdays 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Wedding Information Please contact our parish office at least eight months in advance of your planned wedding date. For baptisms and weddings, please contact the parish office at 3037760737. Gift Shop Hours Saturday 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. - Noon St. John the Baptist Catholic School Office Hours Our school office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. when school is in session. Please contact Nancy Olivari at 303-776-0737. Please see our ad on page 8. If you need to get in touch with our school office personnel, please call 3037768760 or email [email protected]. www.johnthebaptist.org 2 Please call 3037760737 for an appointment. TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 14, 2016 To donate to Father Francis, please make checks payable to Wambale Inc., or online at www.wambale.org. Mail checks to Wambale Inc. P.O. Box 1837 Longmont, CO 805021837 A Word from Our Pastor Fr. Ron Weissbeck My dear family in Christ, We are now in the middle of August and, in part, we are drawn to the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She is the first human being who enjoys the fullness of resurrected life as she enters the divine realm, heaven, as queen of heaven and earth. From her first response in the Gospel of Luke, “May it be done to me according to your word” (Luke 1:38). Mary’s yes was not limited to words but lived out. It is this fulfillment that has drawn believers to her down through the ages, and the unique place and role that she has in the history of salvation. Thus, the assumption is the expression of faith that was proclaimed in 1950. Now we have a number of holy days in our calendar year. However, it has been decided by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops that the holy days honored with the obligation to participate in Mass have to fall on Tuesday through Friday. The exceptions are the celebration of the Immaculate Conception, December 8th and Christmas, December 25th. These two holy days, no matter what day of the week they fall, are to be observed as binding on all Catholics. This may be confusing to some and questioned by others. If they are holy days why are they, arbitrarily, observed? The simple answer is pastoral. In more and more parts of the United States, especially in the more rural dioceses, the number of priests to serve the needs for Mass on the weekend, plus a holy day should it fall on Saturday or Monday, puts an undue burden on some. Locally, there are always Masses available here at St. John the Baptist on these holy days, but they are optional and relative to the parishioner’s faith and devotion. In fact, we have Mass available here every day of the year with two Masses in the morning, 6:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. Allow me to return to the theme of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She is the handmaid of the Lord who lived out her commitment. The Blessed Virgin Mary, therefore, is not only acknowledged as the servant of mercy, love, and trust but as the vessel of joy and peace. All of this is summarized in her presence among us and with us in the life of the Church. The acknowledgement that the church clarifies is stated by Pius XII in the document declaring the assumption, “The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin is the singular participation in her Son’s Resurrection and an anticipation of the resurrection of other Christians” (CCC, #966). In the Blessed Virgin Mary, our hope is realized as she is held up to us as the servant who lived out the invitation to cooperate in the gift of salvation by giving birth to the savior, Jesus of Nazareth, and standing under the cross as he gave up his life. Denver Catholic Biblical School Registration is Now Open for the 20162017 school year. The Denver Catholic Biblical School was founded in response to Vatican II’s call for a renewal in the study of sacred scripture among the people of God. For over thirty years the school has made God’s Word come alive for thousands across the Archdiocese and the country. Whether you have been a long time student of the Scriptures or a beginner, these classes will help you discover the timelessness of God’s Word and transform your life. The school year consists of 30 weeks of classes, spanning from September to May with breaks included. Scholarships and financial aid are available based on need. For more information please visit: sjvdenver.edu/biblicalschool or call 3037153195. Information flyers are also available at the north and south entrances to the church. Please plan on attending the informational meeting on Monday, August 29th, 9:15 a.m. in Benedict Hall. A Lifeline for Marriage ± Retrouvaille (pronounced retrovi with a long i) helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. It is designed to provide the tools to help get your marriage back on track. It will give you the opportunity to rediscover each other and examine your lives together in a new and positive way. This program has helped 10’s of 1000’s of couples experiencing marital difficulty at all levels including disillusionment and deep misery. For confidential information about or to register for the September program beginning with a weekend on September 911, 2016, call 7202579106 or email: [email protected] or visit the web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com WHAT IS STEPHEN MINISTRY? WHAT DOES A STEPHEN MINISTER DO? HOW CAN I BECOME ONE? If you’ve ever wondered about Stephen Ministry we have the answers for you at the Ministry Fair August 27th and 28th after each Mass in Benedict Hall. Please stop by and visit with one of our Stephen Ministers for information and to learn about this rewarding ministry. We hope to meet you there. www.johnthebaptist.org 3 CHURCH OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST LONGMONT, COLORADO Catholic Enrichment Liz Smith Catechist's Corner Youth Ministry Your Catholic Religious Education News (CREED) Please plan on joining us for our first Youth Service Ministry meeting on September 6th at 6:00 p.m. in the St. Michael room. We will discuss some of our plans for this upcoming year, like our idea to present “The Nativity” play for our community. If you are a parent of a middle or high school student and your child likes theatre and helping others, please contact Liz Smith at 3037760737 ext. 106, and learn more about our exciting group. Check us out on our website under “Ministries.” AUGUST 21st is our first day of classes!! Please don’t wait! Go to the “Catholic Enrichment” tab at www.johnthebaptist.org to find out about this upcoming year of Catholic Religious Education program and registration. If you should have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me in the parish office at extension 106 or email me at [email protected]. Reminder: ♦ Registration for the 2016/2017 school is going on right now! ♦ Please look under the menu option “Catholic Enrichment” on our website for “Catholic Religious Education” for our program information and registration documents or pick up a registration form at the church reception desk. ♦ Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have at 3037760737 ext. 106 or email at [email protected]. Please check out the “Catholic Enrichment” menu selection at www.johnthebaptist.org for more information on various groups and ministries devoted to assisting each of us in learning faith. CALLING ALL CATECHISTS!! If you ever thought you may want to work with the children of this parish, please consider volunteering for the Religious Education program. Please don’t think you don’t know enough about the faith to take on that role; we will help you through the educational portion. These kids need and want faithful role models. If you have a passion for the faith and desire to help pass it along to others, why not consider passing it along to our children? St. John’s School News Attention SJB School Families! August 15th18th our school office is open Monday Thursday, 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Save the Date for our BacktoSchool Picnic! The 20162017 school year arrives on Monday, August 22nd. All SJB School families are invited to join us for our BacktoSchool Picnic, Saturday, August 20th. Teacher announcements and class lists will be available the day of our picnic. Students are invited to bring his/her school supplies to the picnic to drop off in classrooms. Unifom vendors will be onsiteincluding our used uniform resale. Please look for volunteer sign up tables for 20162017 activities and events. Check out the courtyard for games and face painting. Saturday afternoon Mass will be at 5:00 p.m. Please feel welcome to attend Mass then join the picnic directly following. RCIA, with Anna Campbell Do you know that there are people who believe the Catholic faith may not be approached without an invitation? A few years ago I spoke with a man who had attended Mass with his wife for 54 years. After her death I asked him why he hadn’t chosen to join her in her faith. His answer...he was never asked! I invited him he soon made his profession of faith! Do you know someone who is waiting to be invited? By our baptism we are called to evangelize. I urge you to offer an invitation to someone to come inquire about our faith. If everyone you know is active in their Catholic faith, please pray that those who may not be your friends will find their way to know God. If you have questions please call. To learn more about our RCIA program, please contact Anna Campbell at 3037760737 extension 140, or [email protected]. www.johnthebaptist.org 4 TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 14, 2016 www.johnthebaptist.org 5 CHURCH OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST LONGMONT, COLORADO www.johnthebaptist.org 6 TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NO HE VENIDO A TRAER PAZ, SINO LA GUERRA. ¿CÓMO ENTENDERLO? Una palabra de Jesús que nos pone en crisis, y que se ha de explicar, porque de otro modo puede generar malentendidos. Jesús dice a los discípulos: “¿Piensan que he venido a traer paz Fr. Gerardo a la tierra? No, sino división”. ¿Qué significa esto? Significa que la fe no es una cosa decorativa, o de adorno; vivir la fe no es decorar la vida con un poco de religión, como si fuese un pastel que se le decora con betún. No, la fe no es esto. La fe comporta elegir a Dios como criterio base de la vida, y Dios no es vacío, Dios no es neutro, Dios es siempre positivo, Dios es amor, amor activo, y el amor es positivo. Después de que Jesús vino al mundo no se puede actuar como si no conociéramos a Dios. Como si fuese una cosa abstracta, vacía, de referencia puramente nominal; no, Dios tiene un rostro concreto, tiene un nombre: Dios es misericordia, Dios es fidelidad, es vida que se dona a todos nosotros, dijo el Papa Francisco. Cristo está empleando un lenguaje contradictorio en apariencia para dar a entender precisamente en qué consiste el verdadero amor a Él. Sí, porque el amor, realmente como lo ha de entender el cristiano está muy lejos de ser un diluido sentimiento de afecto, bonito y pasajero como una flor de primavera. Más bien es como el fuego que a la vez lo enciende todo y va consumiendo una y otra cosa; es algo que se extiende, que tiende por su naturaleza a expandirse con calor, con pasión y que divide a los corazones fríos y mezquinos que nada más piensan en llenar sus pobres pretensiones. Así es la caridad. Ese es el fuego que Cristo espera arder en los corazones de los que le amen. Este amor hace una revolución aún dentro de la familia y le hace la guerra al mal. Están, por tanto, muy lejos de ser sus palabras interpretadas con la literalidad de la carne. Hay que haber experimentado el fuego de su amor para entenderlas correctamente. Pidamos, por tanto, el don de la caridad, de un amor apasionado a Cristo que traiga la guerra a las fuerzas que quieren destruir la verdadera paz en la tierra. Pidamos saber amar hasta ser incomprendidos por los egoístas de nuestro mundo. Pidamos vivir en estado de lucha, en la lucha del que cree en la fuerza del amor y consigue que el mayor número de seres humanos conozca a ese Dios que se entregó por ellos por puro amor. En esto conocerán los demás que somos de Cristo. Y a tener confianza en Él. Porque el amor siempre logrará la victoria definitiva sobre el pecado y la muerte. Aprovecho para recordarles que la próxima peregrinación a la puerta santa será en Sterling, CO., en la parroquia de St. Anthony. Igual que la otra vez habrá servicio de autobuses para quien desee acompañarnos en comunidad. La fe es el sábado 8 de octubre a las 9:00 am. Está programa la misa a la 1:00 pm. El retorno será a las 4:00 pm. Fr Gerardo AUGUST 14, 2016 EDUCACION RELIGIOSA Ya se está registrando para las clases de Primera comunión y confirmación. Debe presentar; una copia del acta de nacimiento y de bautizo junto con la forma de registración, el costo es de $75.00 dólares por niño o $140 por familia. Por favor pase a la oficina y pida la registración y preséntela junto con las copias y el pago al momento de registrar. RICA (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos). Si usted es un adulto y le falta uno de los Sacramentos de Iniciación: Bautizo, Comunión o Confirmación, puede registrarse para comenzar el proceso. Por favor pase a la oficina y pida una forma para registrarse y debe presentar la copia de su acta de nacimiento y una copia del acta de bautizo si ya está bautizado. El horario de registración es de lunes a jueves de 9:00 a.m. a 4:30 p.m. Clases de Bautismo La próxima clase de bautismo es el sábado 13 de agosto, de 9:00 a.m. a 11:30 a.m. en el salón Benedicto. Las clases se ofrecen cada segundo sábado del mes. Los bautizos son los domingos después de la misa de 12:30 p.m. en tiempo de Cuaresma y Adviento no se celebran bautizos. Reunión de los diferentes grupos. El grupo de mujeres se reúne todos los martes a las 6:00 p.m. en la capilla. El Grupo de Hombres, se reúne todos los miércoles de 7:00p.m. 8:30pm en el salón al costado de la iglesia. El grupo de Jóvenes, se reúne todo los jueves a las 7:00 p.m. en el salón Martin. Grupo de la Renovación Carismática se reúne los sábados a las 6:00 pm. en el salón Benedicto. Clases de Entrenamiento Seguro La Clase de Entrenamiento Seguro se ofrecerá el miércoles 10 de agosto de 6:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. en el Salón Santa Catalina de Siena. Esta clase es para las catequistas o cualquier persona que trabajen con niños y jóvenes. A todos los que necesiten esta clase se les pide que por favor asistan el 10 de agosto a las 6:00 p.m. Comienzo de clases de Primera Comunión Las clases para Primera comunión comienzan el lunes 12 y miércoles 14 de septiembre a las 6:00 p.m. Reunión de padres de familia Durante el año escolar, se estarán ofreciendo clases para padres a la misma hora que su niño/a atiende a las clases. Es muy importante que todos los padres de familia atiendan también. Comienzo de clases para Confirmación Las clases de Confirmación comienzan el jueves 15 de septiembre a las 5:45 p.m. con la Misa después de la misa pasaran a su clase para conocer la catequista y los padres se quedaran para la información que se dará el primer día. www.johnthebaptist.org 7 CHURCH OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST LONGMONT, COLORADO St. John’s Gift Shop Your Local Source to Live, Celebrate and Share Your Catholic Faith. Beautiful Greeting cards, reasonably priced! Our selection includes birthdays for father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, grandson, and granddaughter. We also have new baby, Baptism, wedding, anniversary, get well, thank you, thinking of you, sympathy, retirement, new home, congratulations, Confirmation, First Reconciliation, and First Communion greeting cards. We also carry Immaculate Waters soaps, lotions, Journals, and much more!! Summer is the perfect time to start volunteering in the Gift Shop. Once a month is all we ask and you can choose which time works best for you! If you are friendly, outgoing, reliable, and looking for a new way to share your time and talent please stop in to find out more. www.johnthebaptist.org 8 TWENTIETH DEDICATION SUNDAY OF THEOF LATERAN INALL ORDINARY TIME DEPARTED - ALL SOULS DAY COMMEMORATION THEBASILICA FAITHFUL Select Events at St. John’s Mass Intentions: Sunday, August 14: · Coffee and Donuts, after all mor ning Masses, Benedict Hall Saturday, August 13, 2016 5:00 p.m. ♥Our Lady of Fatima Members Sunday, August 14, 2016 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 a.m. †LaVirtus Gehringer 8:30 a.m. †♥Parishioner of St. John the Baptist 10:30 a.m. †Jean Stauffer 12:30 p.m. †Evangelina Hernandez 4:00 p.m. †Jeffrey Cordova 6:00 p.m. †Esmeralda Soares Monday, August 15, 2016 6:30 a.m. †John Schroot 8:15 a.m. †Carl Eisert Tuesday, August 16, 2016 6:30 a.m. †Benito Sandoval 8:15 a.m. ♥Tuyen Dang Wednesday, August 17, 2016 6:30 a.m. †Mr. and †Mrs. Clerence Merrifield 8:15 a.m. †Rosalinda Escalante Thursday, August 18, 2016 6:30 a.m. †Esmeralda Soares 8:15 a.m. †Elaine F. Miller 6:00 p.m. †Sylvia Herrera Friday, August 19, 2016 6:30 a.m. ♥Damon Johnson 8:15 a.m. ♥Ryan Chopyak Saturday, August 20, 2016 5:00 p.m. †Darlene Weibel Sunday, August 21, 2016 TwentiethFirst Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 a.m. †John Jordan 8:30 a.m. † Msgr. Lawrence St. Peter 10:30 a.m. †♥Parishioners of St. John the Baptist 12:30 p.m. †Karlene (Peppi) Holmsteadt 4:00 p.m. †Stephanie Parker 6:00 p.m. †Esmeralda Soares Intentions indicated by † deceased and ♥ living. Unmarked if unknown. Monday, August 15: · ENDOW, 12:30 p.m., St. Catherine Room Wednesday, August 17: · Father Ron Scr iptur e, 9:00 a.m., St. Cather ine Room · Blue Army, 7:00 p.m., Chapel Saturday, August 20: · Back to School Picnic, 6:00 p.m., South Courtyard Attention Parishioners and Business Owners Did you know that our weekly bulletin is now available 24/7 on two websites? It now appears on www.parishesonline.com, as well as on our own parish website at www.johnthebaptist.org. All bulletin ads now include a free web link and web listing page! And so a new print bulletin ad also means new web ads, too! So, we are seeking new sponsors and we need your help! Our advertisers keep our bulletins available and its weekly retention/ readership is remarkable. If you would like to become a sponsor, or know someone who would, please contact Dan Parker at 3039106512 or at [email protected] for pricing and details. Thank you and we genuinely appreciate your support! Las lecturas de la semana del 14 de agosto de 2016 Readings for the Week of August 14, 2016 Sunday: Jer 38:46, 810/Ps 40:24, 18/Heb 12:14/Lk 12:4953 Monday: Vigil: 1 Chr 15:34, 1516; 16:12/Ps 132:67, 910, 1314/1 Cor 15:54b57/Lk 11:2728 Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:16a, 10ab/Ps 45:1012, 16/1 Cor 15:2027/Lk 1:3956 Tuesday: Ez 28:110/Dt 32:2628, 30, 3536/Mt 19:23 30 Wednesday: Ez 34:111/Ps 23:16/Mt 20:116 Thursday: Ez 36:2328/Ps 51:1215, 1819/Mt 22:114 Friday: Ez 37:114/Ps 107:29/Mt 22:3440 Saturday: Ez 43:17a/Ps 85:914/Mt 23:112 Next Sunday: Is 66:1821/Ps 117:12/Heb 12:57, 1113/ Lk 13:2230 Domingo: Jr 38, 46. 810/Sal 40, 24. 18/Heb 12, 14/ Lc 12, 4953 Lunes: Vigilia: 1 Cr 15, 34. 1516; 16, 12/Sal 132, 67. 910. 1314/1 Cor 15, 5457/Lc 11, 2728 Misa del día: Ap 11, 19; 12, 16. 10/Sal 45, 1012. 16/1 Cor 15, 2027/Lc 1, 3956 Martes: Ez 28, 110/Dt 32, 2628. 30. 3536/Mt 19, 2330 Miércoles: Ez 34, 111/Sal 23, 16/Mt 20, 116 Jueves: Ez 36, 2328/Sal 51, 1215. 1819/Mt 22, 114 Viernes: Ez 37, 114/Sal 107, 29/Mt 22, 3440 Sábado: Ez 43, 17/Sal 85, 914/Mt 23, 112 Domingo siguiente: Is 66, 1821/Sal 117, 12/Heb 12, 57. 1113/ Lc 13, 2230 www.johnthebaptist.org 9 NOVEMBER AUGUST 14, 9, 2016 2, 2014 Contacts Outside of St. Johns Phone: 3037760737 Parish Fax: 3037725636 Website: www.johnthebaptist.org Pilgrimage to visit Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico City October 27 ± November 1, 2016 Clergy Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila invites you on a pilgrimage with him to Mexico City for the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy. The 6day excursion will include visits to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (which displays the original Tilma of the Holy Virgin), the Pyramids of Teotihuacan, the Shrine of San Miguel Del Milagro, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the colonial city of Puebla, and many more sites. There are limited places available so to confirm your place contact Canterbury Pilgrimages today at 8006530017, or email: [email protected]. Father Ron Weissbeck, Pastor [email protected] Father Gerardo Garcia, Par ochial Vicar [email protected] Deacon Mike Berens [email protected] Deacon Modesto Garcia Parish Staff Peggy Belknap, Business Office [email protected], or ext. 148 [email protected] g Anna Campbell, RCIA [email protected], or ext. 140 Mary Ruth Chopyak, Pastoral Assistant and Facility Scheduler [email protected], or ext. 139 Teresa Cuevas, Receptionist [email protected], or ext. 100 Socorro Garcia, Director of Hispanic Ministries [email protected], or ext. 113 Lyle Herrera, Maintenance Manager [email protected], or ext. 135 Maggie Howard, Music and Liturgy [email protected], or ext. 112 Loretta Lewis, Scrip ext. 107 Nancy Olivari, Gift Shop [email protected], or ext. 108 Cindy Orona, Bulletin Editor [email protected] Karen Sabo, Sacramental Records [email protected], or ext. 109 Mick Shivley, Accounting Manager [email protected], or ext. 111 Liz Smith, CREED Coordinator [email protected], or ext. 106 John Williams, Outreach Coordinator [email protected], or 3036781469 Job Announcement St. John the Baptist School The Business Office at St. John the Baptist is in need ofa parttimeemployee with a natural attention todetail,to assist withgeneral office dutiesand light bookkeeping. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Mick Shivleyat3037760737, [email protected]. Investing in Our Children’s Future Since 1922 350 Emery Street, Longmont, CO 80501 3037768760 or [email protected] A Catholic learning environment for grades P8 Kemmery Hill, Principal Beth Ann Rosa, Assistant Principal Tami Moskal, Preschool Director school.johnthebaptist.org www.johnthebaptist.org 10
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