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T H E L I T U R G I C A L W E E K

MASS INTENTIONS Saturday,March2FirstSaturday8:30am Latin - Priest’s Intention 4:30pm - Eldora Wood†

Sunday,March38thSundayinOrdinaryTime8:30am - Adeline† & James Kenny† 11:00am - Mr. & Mrs. James Knight† 12:30pm - Pro Populo

Monday,March4St.Casimir8:30am - Bernie Corden†

Tuesday,March58:30am - Gerald & Jean Levitt†

Wednesday,March6AshWednesday8:30am - The Driscoll Family 12:00pm - Pro Populo 6:30pm - Priest’s Intention

Thursday,March7Sts.Perpetua&Felicity6:30pm Latin - Priest’s Intention

Friday,March8St.JohnofGod8:30am Latin - Jim McClintock†

Saturday,March9St.FrancesofRome4:30pm - Marshall Monroe†

Sunday,March101stSundayofLent8:30am - Kristie Fitzsimmons† 11:00am - Kathleen Bell† 12:30pm - Pro Populo

DEVOTIONS *NOADORATION&BENEDICTION

OFTHEBLESSEDSACRAMENT*Wednesday & *Thursday

8:30 — 9:30 am

MORNINGPRAYERAfter Mass on Monday,

Tuesday & Friday

DIVINEMERCYCHAPLETAfter Monday Morning Prayer

CONFESSIONS Monday7:30—8:15amFriday7:30—8:15am

Saturday3:30—4:15pm

THE SANCTUARY LAMPS are lit for the memory of

Stanislawa Kostrzewska†

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. Please pray for the repose of the

souls of Edward Driscoll† and William Galish† 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

REMOVINGTHEBEAMS

In any failure, fault, or personal error, our ego instinctively tries to excuse itself. It is the tactic of pride — which is not willing to admit its mistakes and schemes — to hide them under more or less false pretexts, always finding some way to blame them on other people or on circumstances. Adam and Eve acted in this way after their sin; it is also the instinct of anyone who commits a fault. Herein lies great danger for the soul, because it is impossible for us to correct our faults if we are not willing to acknowledge them. It requires great courage to tear down these ingenious but inconsistent constructions of self-love, to expose our failings and look them squarely in the face, just as they are, without blaming them on anyone but ourselves. “When we commit a fault,” said Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, “we must not attribute it to a physical cause, such as illness or the weather, but we must attribute it to our own lack of perfection… Occasions do not make one weak, but they do show what he is.”

Excusing our faults may satisfy our pride, but in reality, it is voluntarily blinding oneself and making oneself incapable of seeing the true situation. Thus our poor soul is not only unable to advance, but is condemned to grope in the dark with no possibility of escape. On the other hand, if we sincerely recognize our faults, we have already taken the first step toward correcting them.

Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen, O.C.D. Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen (+ 1952) was a Belgian Carmelite priest, teacher, and spiritual director.

March Magnificat 2019

Stations of the Cross

Friday 5 p.m.

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

DAILYMASSREADINGSFORTHEWEEK

Sunday: Sir:27:4-7; Ps 92:2-3, 13-16; 1 Cor 15:54-58; Lk 6:39-45 Monday: Sir 17:20-24; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12; Ps 50:5-8, 14, 23; Mk 10:28-31

Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 -- 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Dt 26:4-10; Ps 91:1-2, 10-15; Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13

THEOFFERTORYREPORT Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 — June 30, 2019

Offertory Totals for the Masses of Feb. 23 & 24, 2019 This Week Y.T.D Actual $7,013 $256,494

ATTENTIONALLLITURGICALMINISTERSThe second quarter liturgical minister schedule will cover April — June. Please contact Theresa Fitch in the parish office: stjohnff@windstream.net or leave a message at 859-9574 ext. 3, if you are not available to serve in the next quarter or if you have any changes in your mailing address or phone number. Please note that Holy Week liturgical assignments are separate, but may overlap the monthly schedule. Thank you.

ASHWEDNESDAYMARCH6TH

Mass Schedule 8:30 a.m. 12:00 noon 6:30 p.m.

FAST&ABSTINENCEAsh Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence. For members of the Latin Catholic Church, the norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal. The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon members of the Latin Catholic Church from age 14 onwards. — USCCB

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As we continue to restore beauty to our liturgies, our old Celebremos / Let Us Celebrate missalettes, and We Celebrate hymnals, will be replaced with new pew resources.  Beginning Ash Wednesday, the Lumen Christi Hymnal will provide the most beautiful Catholic hymnody suitable for the Sacred Liturgy and the Liturgy of the Hours. The St. Isaac Jogues Illuminated Missal, Gradual and Lectionary (scheduled to arrive during the Easter season) will include the full 3-year cycle of readings (Years A,B,C), the propers for Sunday liturgies, responsorial psalms, and Mass settings, as well as devotional prayers. This will also prove more economical in the long term as our previous resources were provided on the basis of ongoing subscriptions. [Until our new missals arrive, the March issue of The Magnificat, placed in the pews, will provide the readings for Sunday Masses. Please do not remove these booklets.] The addition of our new, permanent missals and hymnals will further the mission of "bringing all that is beautiful and holy" to our worship of God. 

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P A R I S H L I F E

Mon March 4 9am 5:30pm 6pm 7pm

Divine Mercy Chaplet, Church Schola Choir Rehearsal, Church Faith Formation Classes, Parish Center RCIA, Social Hall

Tue March 5 9:30am 6:30pm

Patriotic Rosary, Church Women’s Group, Parish Center

Thur March 7 10am Women’s Bible Study, Social Hall

Fri March 8 5pm 5:30pm

Stations of the Cross, Church K of C Lenten Fish Fry, Social Hall

Sat March 9 9am K of C Meeting, Social Hall

THESANCTUARYLAMPSare available the following weeks:

March 23 - March 30 March 30 — April 6 April 20 — April 27

April 27 — May 4 See Andrée in the parish office. The suggested donation to have the lamps lit in memory of, or for the intention of someone, is $20.

COMINGSOON!

ANEWPARISHPHOTODIRECTORY

DETAILSFORSCHEDULINGindividual / family photography

sessions will be published next week. We also need volunteers. See the bulletin insert!!

St. John the Bapt

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Catholic Church

DONUTS&DOGMAThis Sunday!

9:45am - Social Hall All Are Welcome!

FORMED.ORGPick of the Week. In his audio talk, My Beloved Son: Meditations for Lent, Bishop Robert Barron reflects on the spiritual discipline needed for Lent and provides practical tips for growing in your spiritual life throughout these 40 days. This week, go to formed.org and listen to My Beloved Son: Meditations for Lent.

You have FREE access provided by the parish account. Go to… www.formed.org / scroll down to see “Get Started” with three options/ click on “Enter Code” enter our parish code: GFP4TN – next step will be to create your account. Enjoy!

IFYOUHAVERECENTLYMOVED…or changed your phone number or e-mail address, please call Andrée in the parish office at 828-859-9574 or email at: stjohnchurch@windstream.net, with your updated information. This is especially important as we prepare for the photo directory. Thanks!

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SAVE THE DATEMar 6 Ash Wednesday

Mar 8 Stations of the Cross Begin - Fridays K of C Lenten Fish Frys Begin - Fridays

Mar 10 1st Sunday of Lent

Apr 21 Easter Sunday

May 5 First Holy Communion & May Crowning

May 13 Fatima Processions Begin

NOTICEREGARDINGRECENTEMAILSCAMSPlease be advised that there have recently been a number of email scams impersonating various priests or parish staff. Often these emails will ask for immediate monetary assistance or the purchase of gift cards. These are all scams. You will never be contacted by any member of St. John with such a request. For all other matters, if there is any concern about the identity of the sender, you are welcome to contact Andrée Harrison at stjohnchurch@windstream.net or at (828) 859-9574.

SAVETHEDATECatholic Charities Elder Ministry

…would like to invite seniors from across the diocese to mark their calendar for the 33rd Annual Spring Fling.  Participants will have the opportunity to build upon their faith while discovering something new as they enjoy excit ing act iv i t ies, presentat ions and performances.  This is where friendships are strengthen and memories are made.  Tuesday, May 21 – St. Matthew Catholic Church 8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte, N.C.  $15 per person (includes lunch). Registration deadline:  Monday, May 13th.

TheGoldenRuleServiceGroup Do you need temporary assistance with meals, transportation, etc., or would you like a visit?  Are you feeling unwell?  Contact Peggy Wyllie at the Golden Rule Service Group: 828-859-6339, or the parish office: 828-859-9574.  Just ask, we’re here to help!

CONVERGINGROADSHEALTHCAREETHICSCONFERENCEHuman Dignity at the Beginning of Life Continuing Education Saturday, April 6, 2019 | 8:00AM to 6:45PM Cathedral of St. Patrick, Charlotte, NC The St. John Paul II Foundation, in collaboration with the Diocese of Charlotte and Belmont Abbey College, present the 2nd annual Converging Roads health care ethics conference. The conference theme will focus on Human Dignity at the Beginning of Life, and continuing education credits for healthcare professionals will be offered. A White Mass, honoring health care professionals and their role in the Church, will open the conference. Speakers include: Maureen Condic, Ph.D., University of Utah, School of Medicine; David A. Prentice, Ph.D., Charlotte Lozier Institute; Ashley K. Fernandes, M.D., Ph.D., The Ohio State University College of Medicine; and more. To register and for more information, visit convergingroads.com.

SILENCEBEFOREMASS“Silence can foster reverence and reflection. Before Mass begins, a time of silence is commendable in the church, the sacristy, and in adjacent areas so that all may be disposed to carry out the sacred actions in a devout and fitting manner. Sacred silence, as a part of the celebration, is also to be observed at the designated times: for example, after each invitation to pray, at the conclusion of each reading, after the homily, and after Communion.

— Liturgical Norms Of the Diocese of Charlotte

Daylight Saving Time Begins

March 10th

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

WOMEN’SBIBLESTUDYThursday, March 7th Women’s Bible study will meet in the Parish Social Hall on Thursday at 10am. This study is on the Book of Judges.

ST.JOHNMEN'SGROUPNEWMEETINGDAYS!

Tuesday, March 12th — 3pm Brothers in Christ is studying a video series from Fr. Patrick Winslow, on the Gospel of John.  Beginning in March, the meeting days are changing to the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month from 3:00-4:30.  Come and join us for study, discussion, faith sharing, and fellowship.  For more information, please contact Greg Lobas at 828-817-0084.

WOMEN’SGROUPTuesday, March 5th

Women’s Group meets Tuesday at 6:30pm in the parish center. Join us for part 3 in St. Benedict’s Press’ 8-part series on  The Sacraments  (DVD), hosted by Father Matthew Kauth.   We will learn how all the Sacraments are channels of divine grace that flow from  the Body of Christ and that  they are God’s gift and love to His children. Christ touches us and we touch Him. So hopefully by the end of the series we will be able to better understand what St. Paul said:  “It is no longer I that live but Christ who lives in me.” (Gal. 2:20)

RITEOFCHRISTIANINITIATIONRCIA Classes Monday, March 4th RCIA classes meet on Monday evenings at 7pm in the parish social hall. If you are interested in purchasing the book that the RCIA class is using, it is available for purchase in the parish office gift shop: Apologetics and Catholic Doctrine, by Archbishop Michael Sheehan. ($29.95 plus tax).

FAITHFORMATION

Parents: • Please check your Faith Formation Calendar. We have

classes every week except for Monday, April 15th. • We strongly encourage you to review their textbooks and

or assignments each week. • Pray with your children—encourage them to pray their

prayers. Students: • Study hard but PRAY harder! • Pray the Rosary every day! Families: • Be sure to follow our Inclement Weather policy.

Sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Confirmation: First Holy Communion (2nd grade)—Sunday, May 5th at 11:00am Mass. May Crowning will also take place at that Mass. Confirmation—Thursday, June 27th at 6:00pm— Bishop Jugis.

Listen to the Saints: “Love the poor tenderly, regarding them as your masters and

yourselves as their servants." - Saint John of God

YOUTHM INISTRY March 10th Youth Breakfast with Fr. Christian.