ST. JOHN BULLETIN OCTOBER 24/25, 2009
PASTORAL LETTER
My Dear People of God,
Last Sunday I insisted in the homily on how God in His infinite love, sent His Son in this planet Earth created by Him. He continues to teach us the meaning of life, although He is sinless, that we may understand that God serves us through His Son humbly. He created the world to serve us and we in turn have to serve Him.
The Mass is an invitation for us to offer ourselves to Christ, our great High Priest, to the Heavenly Father. There will be times in our lives when we experience more hardship than usual. There might be moments of greater temptation or grow weary of the struggle.
There are periods of internal darkness and trial, but these are moments we must turn to Jesus like Bartimaeus who lived in complete darkness and had tremendous desire for light and Jesus was attracted to the total spiritual blindness of him and cured him. The same way of the Lord may help us to see if we have faith in Him and ask Him what does He want me to do for others today.
May God bless you all,
Fr. Festus
PERPETUAL ADORATION: "Dearest ones of my heart, my Jesus needs your prayers and your adoration. He especially needs that time alone with each of you when you visit Him in the Blessed Sacrament. When you open your hearts to Him, He can do much for you. I invite more to come before my Son in the Blessed Sacrament for private prayer with me, opening hearts and minds and giving all to Him through me, the Immaculate Virgin Mother.” Direct all questions on Adoration to Victor DeLapo, 335-1201.
NEXT READINGS: Rev. 7:2-4, 9-14; 1 John 3:1-3; Matt. 5:1-12a.
RCIA/INQUIRER'S PROGRAM meets Wed. evenings, 7:00-8:00. Everyone is welcome!
ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMS—FALL 2009
SUNDAY MORNINGS [Focus on our Faith] 9:15-10:15AM, CR 2.
THE BOOK OF REVELATION: A Survey and Discussion, last session, Oct.25—Hank Hankinson
THE CAUSES OF THE PROTESTANT REFORMATION AND THE CATHOLIC RESPONSE: Nov. 1-Dec. 13—Creyton Riseling
MONDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY—7:00-9:00PM, CR 1 & 2
"A CATHOLIC GUIDE TO THE BIBLE"—An overview of the Old and New Testaments. Section 1—Pat Netzer, Section 2—Fr. Elliott and Bob Hoelker.
SOLEMN VESPERS CHANTED AT CATHEDRAL IN TULSA the last Sunday of each month at 6:30PM. Vespers is part of the official daily prayer of the Church and recalls Sunday morning’s Eucharistic sacrifice. Everyone is welcome to join Bishop Slattery for this time of prayer. Booklets are provided. The cathedral in Tulsa is located at 8th and Boulder. For more information, call 918-307-4955.
SILENCE PLEASE!! Conversations and fellowship after Mass are welcome in the Gathering Area, but please leave the church area a “quiet zone” for persons who wish to stay to pray after Mass. Your cooperation is appreciated.
PRAYER LIST: We pray for all people who are listed in the Book of Intercession and for our parishioners who have asked us for prayers: Marie Puckett, Katherine Casey, Louise Connor, Teresa Anderson, Esther Phelan, Allyson Perry, Ralph Myers, Dustin Scott, Tom Keith, Helen Heady, Kathleen Nelson, Gladys Brown, Beth Reburn, Deacon Joe Richard, Tracy Elm, and Herb Henderson.
We pray for our parishioners’ families and friends who have asked for prayers: Thang Lé, Sharon Nunn, Treasure Reynolds, Jolene Owens, Missy Keller, Jason Keller, Jared Daily, Louis O'Connor, Mark Pace, Rosa Picaso, Jerry Stephens, Tony Standaford, Mary Ann Kassler, John Dillingham, Jennifer Dillingham, Sarah Dillingham Tara Dillingham, Carleen Falleur, Julie McCourt, Bill Matthias, Chanley Glendening, Sam Watt, Amber & Joy Cotton, and Amber Nunn.
ST. JOHN MASS INTENTIONS
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
7:00AM + Ralph Grimmer (Knights of Columbus)
Wednesday, October 28, 2009—Simon and Jude, Apostles
5:15PM + Bob Reilly (Knights of Columbus)
Thursday, October 29, 2009
7:00AM + Marilyn DeMarco (Jo Anne & Bill Hart)
Friday, October 30, 2009
8:15AM + Priscilla Bearer (Dora M. Kerker)
Saturday, October 31, 2009
5:00PM + Wilbur Phelan (Esther Phelan)
Sunday, November 1, 2009—ALL SAINTS’
8:00AM + Fern Fesperman (Bettie Cholakian)
10:30AM FOR PARISHIONERS
+ Henry & Ellen Fangmeier (Jim & Rosalie Fangmeier)
1:30PM HISPANIC MINISTRY
OCTOBER IS DEDICATED TO OUR BLESSED MOTHER AND THE HOLY ROSARY.
ADORATION is available every Friday, from 6:00-7:00PM. The last Friday of each month from 5:30-6:00PM is adoration for children (Oct. 30). Please feel free to attend!
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
Saturday, October 31, 2009, 5:00PM
Euch. Min. D. Capaldi, M. Stewart, G. Berling,
K. Gormley, D. Bresson
Reader C. Riseling
Servers T. Brong, G. Tedrick, D. Gormley
Sunday, November 1, 2009, 8:00AM
Euch. Min. G. McCourt, R. Wiederstein, D. Griffin, S. Dale
Reader T. Williams
Servers J. Esslinger, R. Gelado
Sunday, November 1, 2009, 10:30AM
Euch. Min. M. Janda, R. Hankinson, Clyde Jones, Cathy Jones,
R. Lowry, R. Lowry
Reader R. Buck
Servers T. Janda, J. Blatter, N. Lodrigueza
Sunday, November 1, 1:30PM
Euch. Min M. Acosta, L., Acosta
Servers C. Acosta, L. Acosta, M. Barbi
CRE NEWS—Pre K-8th Grades 9:00-10:15AM
NO CRE THIS WEEKEND, OCT. 18, DUE TO FALL BREAK. CRE CLASSES WILL RESUME NEXT SUN., OCT. 25.
COME JOIN US and our CRE students and their families as we pray the rosary together as a parish family this Sun., Oct. 25, 10AM in the church. ALL parishioners are invited and encouraged to pray with us.
SUNDAY, NOV. 1, 9-10:15AM "All Saints" Family Celebration! Come join our CRE students and their families as we dress up as our favorite Saint and share in a morning of fun activities and spiritual reflection on the lives of the Saints. ALL parishioners are invited and WELCOME!
NEEDED!!! Bags of candy, holy cards, rosaries, Saints' books, necklaces, medals, etc. for gifts for the All Saints Family Celebration. Bring to the office or call Dorlene, 336-4353. Thank you!!
SPECIAL NOTICE ON FIRST COMMUNION SCHEDULE: The first Parent Information Meeting has been rescheduled for Nov. 12, 7PM.
YOUTH CHOIR (2nd thru 10th grade) will rehearse this Wed. evening, 6:30-7:30PM, CR2. Bring a snack to share, a friend, and come expecting to have a great time singing praises to our Lord.
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH
"THE UPPER ROOM—St. John—St. James—Our Lady Youth Group continues to meet each Sun. at 7:00PM in the Upper Room at St. John Church. YOU are INVITED!
BHS LUNCHES: Wednesdays!!
"THE HOLY SPIRIT!"-CONFIRMATION CLASSES will begin soon for 11th graders. Contact the church office or Greg Pellegrino to register.
HELP OUR YOUTH ATTEND YOUTH CONFERENCE!!! Some of our youth will be traveling to Kansas City in November for the National Catholic Youth Conference and are raising funds to help defer the cost of the trip. We need your help. The High School Youth group is available for car washes, odd jobs, etc., and will be accepting donations for their work. (We are also accepting donations for their work. (We are also accepting donations for no work!) Contact Greg Pellegrino, 841-9227 to schedule time with them.
STEWARDSHIP THOUGHTS: Why is Stewardship a Lifelong Process? Stewardship involves a lifelong process of study, reflection, prayer, and action. To make stewardship a way of life requires a change of heart and a new understanding of what it means to follow Jesus without counting the cost. This conversion of mind and heart will not happen overnight, but, as always, the Holy Spirit is at work in our Church.
OCTOBER IS STEWARDSHIP MONTH
PARISH STEWARDSHIP--OFFERINGS OF TREASURE
Offering Collection October 17/18 $ 6,035.75
Avg. Weekly Budgeted Offerings $ 8,845.00
Revenue Shortfall of Budget $ 2,809.25
Thank you for your continued generosity and stewardship.
CHURCH YOUTH BASKETBALL for High School students, boys and girls will be starting soon. The games are usually on Saturday mornings or early afternoons. There are two leagues, a recreational and a competitive. Please call Bill or Cathy Baker 331-5244 to get your name on the player roster for the league in which you prefer to participate. We are also looking for adults to volunteer as coach or referee.
GIRLS' BASKETBALL FOR ST. JOHN SCHOOL 7TH & 8TH GRADERS!! If you would like to play please contact St. John School office.
THE ST. JOHN PARISH FESTIVAL is scheduled for Nov. 14, from 11AM-4PM. Please plan to attend, to join our church family with lots of exciting entertainment and craft show.
The next Family Pancake Breakfast will be Sun. Nov. 8, 7:30-11:00AM. Proceeds to benefit Blue Star Mothers. For tickets contact Blue Star Mothers.
FAMILY LIFE
THE NURSERY is open on Sunday for the 10:30 Mass. We welcome 1-4 year olds. If your children are over 4 yrs. old, we ask you to take them to Mass with you.
MOMS AND TOTS, a way to network with other Catholic moms with preschoolers. Meets every other week, alternating social and spiritual. For the next event, call Cynara Pellegrino, 914-2733, or email cynarapellegrino_sjc@yahoo.com
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING classes are offered by Myrtle Zielenski, P.A.C., you may call her at 918-335-5000.
OUR NEXT FAMILY LIFE NIGHT will be Oct. 28. Mark your calendars now! September Wednesday Family Night was FUN! Adults and children joined together to compete in Catholic Jeopardy. There are some competitive people out there! The winning team earned $1 off admission in October. Winners of the drawings were Karly Palfrey, James DeLo, and Ryan Martin.
RESPECT LIFE
OCTOBER IS RESPECT LIFE MONTH
40 DAYS FOR LIFE, Sept. 23-Nov. 1, in the Garden of Hope in Tulsa. Can you give one hour of your time to pray for helpless babies? http://40daysforlife.com/tulsa or 918-914-2733.
ST JOHN WEEK AT-A-GLANCE
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2009
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2009
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2009
10:00AM-Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet
10:45AM-Divine Mercy Formation Class
High School Lunch
6:00PM-Parish Family Night
6:30PM-Youth Choir Rehearsal
7:00PM-RCIA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2009
7:00PM-Parish Council
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2009
5:30PM-Adoration for Children
6:00PM-Adoration
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2009
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2009
9:15AM-Adult Ed.
10:00AM -Family Rosary
5:00PM-High School Contemporary Ensemble
7:00PM-High School Youth
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER is for married couples who desire a richer fuller life together. Spend a weekend together away form the distractions and the tensions of everyday life so you can concentrate on each other! The next weekend is Oct. 30-Nov. 1, please call Dan & Jean Forgue, 405-760-0390, or e-mail partspeople@cox.net for more information.
37TH ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE PILGRIMAGE—For High School/College/Adults. The Tulsa Diocese Family Life Office is planning their 5th annual diocesan trip to Washington D .C. To join the March for Life, Jan. 20-24, 2010. The cost is $325 per person. Registration and $100 non-refundable deposit due by Nov. 6, with balance due by Dec. 4. For more info, e-mail familylife.office@dioceseoftulsa.org