PASTORAL
LETTER
My Dear People of God,
Today
we celebrate the feast of all the Saints.
Through the sacrament of Baptism, we are made Saints through the death,
and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus. In
the creed, we recite in one of our beliefs, “the communion of Saints”. It is a spiritual solidarity which binds us
together, the faithful on earth, the souls in Purgatory, and the Saints in
Heaven, in the organic unity of the same mystical body under Christ our Head.
We
can continue to grow through saintly life if we fulfill God’s will, i.e. to
Love Him as our Creator, and the very creatures He created in His Own image and
likeness. It is not an easy task, but
through self-giving and sacrifices, we can be able to grow into this life. Great Saints suffered and endured various
forms of pain and suffering. Likewise,
we baptized members of this church have to go through the joys, pains, and the
tough hills and mountains of life for others.
The more we persevere the more spiritual life is enhanced for our
salvation. May all the Saints pray for
us all.
Tomorrow,
Mon., Nov. 2, we will celebrate Mass at 9:00AM for all the faithful
departed. Please plan to attend and we
are encouraged this month to pray for the deceased members of our church and
all the people of God. It is highly
encouraged to visit gravesides of our loved ones.
May God bless you all,
Fr. Festus
PERPETUAL
ADORATION: "Come, My dear children, and share in My
infinite love at every opportunity you can by receiving Me in Holy Communion. Come
also and share in adoring My Host at every place of adoration. Give of your time and give Me praise and
glory from your heart. Love requires two
persons to share everything they have with each other. That is why when you open your heart to Me, I
can come in and grant you My graces and help to direct your life. When you give your life over to Me, I can
mold it to the purpose I intended for your life. By fulfilling My plan for you, you can come
closer to that glorious day that I can welcome you into Heaven.” Direct all questions on Adoration to Victor
DeLapo, 335-1201.
NEXT
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
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.
OUR
LADY OF GUADALUPE FEAST DAY: Our
community will be celebrating on Dec. 12, the feast of Our Lady of
Guadalupe. She is the patroness of the
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
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 & Maria 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,
Amber Nunn and Ashtyn Brages.
Monday,
November 2, 2009-All Souls’
9:00AM
FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED
Tuesday,
November 3, 2009-Martin de Porres
7:00AM
+ Jim
Wallace (Harold Deck Family)
Wednesday,
November 4, 2009-Charles Borromeo
5:15PM
SP. INT.
Victor DeLapo
Thursday,
November 5, 2009
7:00AM
+ Wilbur
Phelan (Roger Ramsey)
Friday,
November 6, 2009 First Friday & World
Community Day
8:15AM + Ralph Grimmer (Friend)
Saturday,
November 7, 2009
5:00PM
+ Betty
Smith (John & Ruth Smith)
Sunday,
November 8, 2009
8:00AM
+ Charles
Staudinger (M. Staudinger)
+ Bill Creel (Louise Connor)
10:30AM
FOR PARISHIONERS
+ Bill Creel (Rosemary Herzig)
+ Kay Casey (Rosemary Herzig)
1:30PM
HISPANIC MINISTRY
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!
SACRAMENTAL CELEBRATIONS
MARRIAGE:
Sat., Nov. 7, 1:00PM
MINISTRY
SCHEDULE
Help
us make this year’s
Saturday,
November 7, 2009, 5:00PM
Euch. Min.
D. Bresson, L. Blizzard, J. Fangmeier
Reader
B. Hoelker
Servers
T. Brong, P. Gormley
Sunday,
November 8, 2009, 8:00AM
Euch. Min.
G. McCourt, K. Weiderstein, T. Vandeven, R. Brown
Reader
S. Gelado
Servers
J. Esslinger, J. Godinez
Sunday,
November 8, 2009, 10:30AM
Euch. Min.
R. Hankinson, M. Janda, Chris Jones, S. Brong,
E. Horning, C. Fries
Reader
R. Ramsey
Servers
R. Martin, C. Moomaw, B. Pellegrino
Sunday,
November 8, 1:30PM
Euch. Min
L. Acosta, M. Acosta
Servers
L. Acosta, C. Acosta
CRE
NEWS—Pre K-8th Grades
9:00-10:15AM
THIS
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!
SPECIAL
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
STEWARDSHIP
THOUGHTS:
What does a Catholic Steward look like? Catholic stewards take care of the world
around us, including embracing the social teaching of the Church. We share our time, talents and treasures with
others. For your own development as a Catholic
steward, it helps to spend time in prayer and reflection to recognize your
gifts from God. Then discover how best
to use those gifts for the benefit of others.
PARISH
STEWARDSHIP--OFFERINGS OF TREASURE
Offering
Collection October 24/25 $
4,712.70
Avg.
Weekly Budgeted Offerings $ 8,845.00
Revenue
Shortfall of Budget $ 4,132.30
Thank you for your continued generosity and stewardship.
CONGRATULATIONS
TO OCTOBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH, EMMA
FARR and EMILY
ZHOU, for exhibiting leadership, Christian character, high academics,
and consistently following school policies.
Students commemorated NATIONAL PRIESTHOOD
SUNDAY by making “spiritual bouquets” to Fr. Festus with cards that
offered their commitment to pray and perform acts of charity.
Students grades 6-8 led all
During the week of Oct. 26-30, students
participated in RED RIBBON DRUG AWARENESS WEEK, participating in daily
activities to encourage a drug-free lifestyle and to strengthen students'
abilities to stay away from drugs.
Students pre-K and Kindergarten enjoyed a
field trip to the PUMPKIN PATCH.
There will be a VETERAN'S DAY assembly, Wed.,
Nov. 11, 7:50AM in Fr. Lynch Hall. ALL VETERANS ARE INVITED.
THE
ST. JOHN PARISH FESTIVAL
is scheduled for Nov. 14,
from 10:00AM-4:00PM. Please plan to attend, to join our church
family with lots of exciting entertainment and craft show.
LEISURE CLUB will meet this Tues., Nov. 3,
12:00NOON in the Braymer Room for a potluck lunch and
bingo.
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.
THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS will be selling APPLE PIES after all
Masses, starting Nov. 14. Pies are $9 each.
FAMILY LIFE
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 Blythe Zielenski, P.A.C., you may call her at 918-335-5000.
THE
NEXT WED. NIGHT FAMILY NIGHT IS NOV. 18, 6PM, Fr. Lynch Hall. Dinner and Games.
Theme: Thankful for our
Priest! Mass: 5:15-5:45PM.
SPECIAL
ST
JOHN WEEK AT-A-GLANCE
MONDAY,
N0VEMBER 2, 2009
TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 3, 2009
12:00NOON-LEISURE CLUB
WEDNESDAY,
NOVEMBER 4, 2009
10:00AM-Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet
10:45AM-Divine Mercy Formation Class
High
School Lunch
6:30PM-Youth Choir Rehearsal
7:00PM-RCIA
THURSDAY,
NOVEMBER 5, 2009
7:00PM-Women’s Assoc.
7:00PM-Baptism Prep.
FRIDAY,
NOVEMBER 6, 2009
6:00PM-Adoration
SATURDAY,
NOVEMBER 7, 2009
1:00PM-Thurman-Alkemeyer Wedding
3:00PM-Altar Server Training
SUNDAY,
NOVEMBER 8, 2009
7:30AM-11:00AM-Family Pancake Breakfast (Blue Star Mothers)
9:15AM-Adult Ed.
5:00PM-High
School Contemporary Ensemble
7:00
40 Days for Life Campaign: Victory Rally is Nov. 1, 2:00-4:00PM at the
WORLD
COMMUNITY DAY “PIECING EARTH TOGETHER” at the New Home Indian United Methodist Church, 901 W. 9th,
Dewey, Fri., Nov. 6, register
9:30AM, brunch ($5) 10:00AM.
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