december 25, 2016 - St. John The Beloved Catholic Church

28 Sumter Avenue Summerville, SC 29483 Phone: (843) 873-0631 Fax: (843) 873-1431 www.sjbsummerville.org

Msgr. Chet Moczydlowski Pastor

DECEMBER 25, 2016

Fr. Robert Spencer Administrator Pro-Tem

Deacons Rev. Mr. Jim Walter Rev. Mr. Paul Antor Rev. Mr. Harve Becker

Parish Office Hours Monday - Thursday 9:00AM - 3:00 PM

Friday

9:00AM - 1:00PM

Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 5:30PM

Sunday 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30AM Monday through Friday Please see Parish Calendar on last page.

Reconciliation

Saturday 4:00 – 5:00PM Summerville Catholic School 226 Black Oak Blvd., Summerville, SC 29485 843-873-9310 www.summervillecatholic.org

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MISSION STATEMENT Our mission, as rooted in our baptismal call, is to live and share the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the fullness of our Catholic Church.

General Information PARISH INFORMATION

PARISH SERVICES

Church Phone: (843) 873-0631 Fax: (843) 873-1431

WEBSITE: www.sjbsummerville.org ** AFTER HOURS ** Please call the office number for staff referrals.

PARISH STAFF Rev. Msgr. Chet Moczydlowski, Pastor [email protected] Fr. Robert Spencer, Administrator [email protected] Rev. Mr. Jim Walter, Deacon [email protected] Rev. Mr. Paul Antor, Deacon [email protected] Rev. Mr. Harve Becker, Deacon [email protected] Sr. Carol Gnau, SSND, Pastoral Associate [email protected] Ms. Anne Bonavente, Youth Minister [email protected] Mrs. Jan Antor, Faith Formation [email protected] Dr. David Friddle, Music Ministry [email protected] Ms. Rhoda Hiott, Secretary [email protected] Mrs. Dianna Mahoney, Administration [email protected] Mrs. Stephanie Sharib, Admin Asst. [email protected] Mrs. Valerie Ackerman, Bookkeeper [email protected] Mr. Chad Pressley, Facilities Manager [email protected]

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PARISH MEMBERSHIP

Active members of our parish are identified by their generosity of time, talent and treasure. Stewardship is determined by: 1) Being properly registered and active for at least three months; 2) Faithful participation at Sunday liturgies; 3) Regular and identifiable support of the parish; These criteria are used to verify parishioner status for: sponsorship; participation in sacramental, educational, pastoral and social ministries, activities and enrichment programs; and use of facilities and services. Catholic School families seeking discounted parishioner tuition rate, please visit the Catholic Schools page of our website for detailed requirements.

http://sjbsummerville.org/catholic-schools

Daily Scripture Readings ~ are available on our web site, on the parish information page, www.sjbsummerville.org at Franciscanmedia.org, and also at usccb.org.

SVdP ~ The direct Helpline Number for St. Vincent de Paul Society is 843-224-4592. Baptism ~ The next parental prep session will be held at 6:30 pm, Wednesday, January 11th, in the Church Commons. After attending this session, Baptisms may be scheduled during a daily or weekend Mass (outside of Advent & Lent), as well as at 11 am or 7 pm on Saturday, or 1pm on Sunday. Please register for the session by contacting the parish office. Godparents and grandparents are also welcome. Marriage ~ Engaged couples should contact Deacon Jim Walter at [email protected] to set an appointment to begin the process of preparation at least six months prior to the date of marriage. Miraculous Medal Novena ~ Mondays at 9:45am. Rosary ~ in the Chapel at 9:45 on Friday. Anointing of the Sick and Pastoral Visitation ~ To arrange for a priest, deacon or lay minister to visit a loved one who is sick, homebound, or hospitalized, please contact the parish office. Because of HIPAA policies, a hospital cannot notify the church, so a family member must take the initiative. Anointing is also offered following Mass. An immediate response is not always possible, so don’t wait until a crisis occurs! Cancer Support Group ~ Meets first Friday of each month at 9:30 am. Sessions are open to all. Contact Sister Carol. RCIA Inquiry ~ Next session will meet on Tuesday, December 27th, at 7:00pm in the Church Commons. Anyone who has questions about the Catholic Church is welcome to attend. Contact Sr. Carol. Children's Liturgy of the Word ~ celebrated during the 9:30 & 11:30 Mass each Sunday for youngsters in Kindergarten through Grade 4. Nursery ~ A Nursery is offered for children 1-3 years old in Madden Hall during the 9:30 & 11:30 Masses. Early Childhood Faith Formation ~ for children 3-5 years of age in Madden Hall during the 9:30 Mass. Meals on Wheels ~ Delivers between 11:15am— 12:30pm. Call Leslie at 843-873-8224 to volunteer. Centering Prayer Group ~ Meets first Saturday of each month 10am –Noon, in Madden Hall. Please contact Ken at 843-486-2617, [email protected] or Helen at 843-871-2684, [email protected] for information. Lucis Via ~ Young Adults Ages 18-30 at LucisVia.com or [email protected]. Tri-County Catholic Fellowship ~ Age 50+ contact [email protected] Our Advertisers ~ Please patronize the businesses who support our parish by advertising on the bulletin cover. Mention that you saw their ad at SJB. Knights of Columbus Council #6629 ~ kofc6629.org

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he Twelve Days of Christmas is one of the most misunderstood parts of the Church year, especially among Christians who are not members of a liturgical tradition. Contrary to popular belief, these are not the twelve days before Christmas, but are the twelve days between Christmas and Epiphany! The origin and counting of the Twelve Days is complicated, and is related to differences in calendars, traditions, customs and cultures. In the Western Church, Epiphany is celebrated as the time the Wise Men or Magi arrived to present gifts to the young Jesus (Matt. 2:1-12). Traditionally there were three Magi, probably from the mention of three gifts, even though the biblical narrative never says how many Magi actually came. Gift-giving during the twelve days is an integral part of the holiday tradition in many contemporary societies. The Twelve Days of Christmas was not necessarily a secret catechism, but used as a summary of faith. In addition, the story also reminds us of how songs were often used to convey articles or truths in societies that learned more from the spoken (or sung) word than from the written. 1. True Love refers to God; The Partridge is Jesus; 2. Turtle Doves refers to the Old and New Testament; 3. French Hens refers to Faith, Hope and Charity, the Theological Virtues; 4. Calling Birds refers to the Four Gospels and/or the Four Evangelists; 5. Golden Rings refers to the Torah, the first Five Books of the Old Testament; 6. Geese A-laying refers to the six days of creation; 7. Swans A-swimming refers to the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, the seven sacraments; 8. Maids A-milking refers to the eight beatitudes; 9. Ladies Dancing refers to the nine Fruits of the Holy Spirit; 10. Lords A-leaping refers to the ten commandments; 11. Pipers Piping refers to the eleven faithful apostles; 12. Drummers Drumming refers to the twelve points of doctrine in the Apostle's Creed.

Christmas Tree Prayer Lord our God, we praise you for the light of creation: the sun, the moon, and the stars of the night. We praise you for the light of Israel: the Law, the prophets, and the wisdom of the Scriptures. We praise you for Jesus Christ, your Son: he is Emmanuel, God-with-us, the Prince of Peace, who fills us with the wonder of your love. Lord God, let your blessing come upon us as we illumine this tree. May the light and cheer it gives be a sign of the joy that fills our hearts. May all who delight in this tree come to the knowledge and joy of salvation. We ask this through Christ our Lord. ~ Amen.

The Blessing of the Manger

God of every nation and people, from the very beginning of creation you have made manifest your love: when our need for a Savior was great you sent your Son to be born of the Virgin Mary. To our lives he brings joy and peace, justice, mercy, and love. Lord, bless all who look upon this manger; may it remind us of the humble birth of Jesus, and raise our thoughts to him, who is God-with-us and Savior of all, and who lives and reigns forever and ever. ~ Amen.

Today in the City of David a Savior has been born to you. Alpha? We have all asked at one time or other, "why am I here?" Alpha can help assist you in answering that question. We are pleased to offer the Alpha course once again on January 10th, starting at 7:00 pm every Tuesday for eleven weeks. Each session begins with a meal, dessert, coffee, etc. You will find that within just two sessions friendships begin to form, questions answered and a sense of peace and belonging ascend on you. Please sign up by contacting Rhoda Hiott at: [email protected] or 843-873-0631. No commitment, just "come and see."

Bible Study The Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Jesus, dwells among us and showers us with spiritual gifts. Key biblical texts will help readers discover how to rekindle the fire of the Holy Spirit and allow God's Spirit to manifest these divine graces and spiritual gifts more richly within themselves. The course runs six weeks, and classes begin on Thursday, January 12th at 10:00 AM or 7:00 PM, cost is $13. For more information or to register, please contact Sr. Carol at: [email protected] or 843-873-0631

Conference on Prayer and the Holy Eucharist The Eucharistic Knights and St. Theresa Catholic Church in Summerville are sponsoring a free one day conference on “Prayer and the Holy Eucharist” featuring radio and YouTube personality Fr. James Kubicki, S.J., the National Director of the Apostleship of Prayer since 2003 and author of the book A Heart on Fire. Conference will be held at St. Theresa of the Little Flower located 11001 Dorchester Road, Saturday, January 21st , 9:00am3:00pm. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by January 17th. For more information or to RSVP email Karen Weiss at: [email protected] or call (904) 881-9903

MASSES AT ST. JOHN THE BELOVED New Year’s Eve 5:30pm

New Year’s Day 7:30am, 9:30am & 11:30am

Senior Luncheon Wednesday, January 4 at Noon. Come welcome in the New Year with us! Poster sign up will be in the Parish Commons. Sign up is due by January 1st.

Women’s Club The next Women’s Club meeting will be held on Monday, January 2nd at 7:00 PM in Madden Hall. We will have the Installation ceremony of our new Officers during this meeting. In addition, we will be planning our annual Valentine party for the elderly in February. We will have reports on all our ministries, and as always, refreshments and fellowship. This is the first meeting of our new year, we welcome all ladies of the parish to join us.

Food Pantry Needs Our parish pantry is in need of nonperishable proteins. These items include, but are not limited to: SPAM, Vienna Sausages, Canned Tuna, Canned Chicken Breast, Chili with Meat and Soups containing meat. We could also use peanut butter and boxed milk such as Parmalat. For liability reasons, we cannot accept any expired or opened items. Please carefully inspect items prior to donation. Reusable cloth grocery bags are also a huge help. Items may be brought to Sr. Carol or the Parish office. Thank you for helping us help others!

He is Christ the Lord! SC Catholic Youth Rally for Life Saturday, January 7, 2017 Columbia, SC Depart 9:00am—Return ETA 8:30pm Hundreds of youth from the Diocese of Charleston will gather with Bishop Guglielmone at the Township Auditorium. Key note speaker, Chris Padgett, and praise & worship musician, Steve Angrisano, will also be there to share about the importance of being a witness of the Gospel and the sacredness of life. This event coincides with the annual Stand Up for Life Rally at the Statehouse joining other hundreds of Pro Life supporters, sending out the pro-life message and standing up for what they believe. Bring bagged lunch. Charter Bus Fee: $22 Please make check payable to St. John the Beloved. For more information, please contact Anne Bonavente at: (843) 873-0631 or [email protected]. All Jr. High and High School students are welcome!

Elementary/Middle School Faith Formation Faith Formation is an opportunity for your child to learn about our faith in a classroom environment surrounded by other kids their own age and faith. Our program has grown in number due to our parish’s faithfulness and enthusiasm. We currently offer two sessions for Kindergarten through 5th grades and one session for 6-8 grades. They are held on Wednesdays, session 1 is from 4:30-5:45pm and session 2 is from 6:157:30pm at Summerville Catholic School. Our curriculum is Loyola Press, Christ Our Life. Each week your child will learn something about their Catholic Faith. We hope you will join us for this wonderful and meaningful educational experience. For more information about any of our Faith Formation Programs please contact Jan Antor, Director of Faith Formation, at: 636-248-6460 or [email protected].

Early Childhood Faith Formation Early Childhood is for ages 1-5 years of age. We gather each Sunday at the 9:30 or 11:30 Masses in Madden Hall (building up the hill from the church). We do not take attendance, so you can attend either the 9:30 OR 11:30 Mass and don't have to attend the same one every week. We do the SAME lesson for both Masses. Know that we are flexible and each week DOES NOT build on the previous weeks. Each week when you arrive, you will need to sign your child in and make him/her a name tag when dropping them off. Registration forms are available to the parish website or you can pick them up in the Early Childhood Room located in Madden Hall. If you have any questions please call Jan Antor, Early Childhood Coordinator at: 636-248-6460 or [email protected].

LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLW) is a liturgical experience geared especially for children kindergarten to 4th grade. It mirrors the liturgy experience of the larger community in an engaging and interactive style. Children’s Liturgy of the Word is not formal religious education, nor is it intended to substitute for attendance at religious education sessions. Rather, it should be considered a partner to your child's continuing religious formation. We offer CLW at 9:30AM AND 11:30AM Sunday Masses on all weekends through the year. For more information please contact Jan Antor at: 636-248-6460 or [email protected].

Sick & Homebound Visitation

St. Vincent de Paul

If you or someone you know is sick or homebound and would like visitation, please call Sr. Carol Gnau at 873-0631, or [email protected]

If you or someone you know is in need of food or financial assistance for rent or utility bills, please contact St. Vincent de Paul at 843-224-4592.

Administration

Community Building

 Collection Counters*  Office Assistance  School Advisory Council

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Faith Formation

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 Adult Faith Formation  Children’s Liturgy*  Nursery*  RCIA/RCIC  Student Faith Formation*  Safety/VIRTUS*  Vacation Bible School*  Youth Ministry*

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Liturgical Ministries  Eucharistic Ministers*  Gift Bearers  Greeters  Lectors  Servers (for adults*)  Ushers

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Prayer & Worship  Altar Guild  Centering Prayer  Liturgical Arts  Miraculous Medal Novena

Cursillo Couple to Couple Family Counseling Hospitality Teams Liturgical Receptions Men’s Prayer Group MOPs New Members Welcome Parish Events Team Senior Exercise Group Senior Luncheon Women’s Club Young Adult Group

Discipleship  Bereavement  Catholic Scouting  Ecumenism  Facilities Management  Habitat for Humanity  Health Ministry & Parish Nurses  Kairos  Knights of Columbus  Meals on Wheels  Ministry of Care  Outreach for the Hungry  Prison Ministry  Respect Life  St. Vincent de Paul

Music Ministries  Adult Choir  Cantor/Song Leader  Children’s Choir  Hand Bell Choir  Instrumentalists  Resurrection Choir

Scripture Reflection t is Christmas! Our Gospel reading on this festive holy day is the opening words of the Gospel of John. St. John says, “The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world came to be through him.” That is why we celebrate today. Pope Francis opened his sermon on Christmas day last year by saying this: “Christmas is joy, religious joy, an inner joy of light and peace.” At Mass on Christmas Eve we hear, “I proclaim to you good news of great joy; today a Savior is born for us, Christ the Lord.” It is this joy we need to feel, this joy we need to carry to others. Many have expressed the joy of today. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI said this about Christmas: “Joy is the true gift of Christmas. We can communicate this joy simply: with a smile, a kind gesture, a little help, forgiveness. And the joy we give will certainly come back to us… Let us pray that this presence of the liberating joy of God shines forth in our lives.” The angel Gabriel greeted our Blessed Mother Mary with the Greek word Kaire! That means “Be joyful.” God is near us today; He is so near that He became a child. Let us take that joy and share it with others; let us take that joy and change our lives and the lives of others. When we say “Merry Christmas” let us mean it with every fabric of our being.

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* Indicates a requirement for VIRTUS and/or Background Screening

The Birth of Jesus Outreach Ministry Sunday, January 22nd: Cook team 1: The Peterson’s’ team, making Macaroni Casserole. Meet in Madden Hall kitchen at 8:30am. Bring a bag of cooked elbow macaroni.

Monday, January 23rd: Serving team

2: The Bode’s team. Meet in Madden Hall at 10:00AM. Serving Macaroni Casserole. If you are interested in helping in this rewarding ministry, please contact MaryAnn Schoch at: 843-469-6519 or [email protected].

Ministry of Care - Hospital Ministry 12/25 1/1 1/8 1/15

Grace Curran Carol Hagan Harve Becker Bill Stasiek

1/22 1/29 2/5 2/12

Bonnie Templeton David Oberstar Dan Brady Christina Halsey

If you are interested in helping in this rewarding ministry, please contact Deacon Harve at: (843) 2002646 or [email protected].

MASS INTENTIONS, DEC. 24TH - JAN. 1ST

FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP

Presiders: Msgr. Chet Moczydlowski, Fr. Robert Spencer, Fr. John Dux

Average Weekly Expenses = $24,282

Saturday

Total Tithe: $ 1,789

3:00pm

Christmas

RS

6:00pm

Due to Holiday Bulletin deadlines, financial reporting will not be available this week. This week’s special collection will benefit Christmas Next week’s special appeal will benefit Bishop’s Annual Appeal Sincere thanks for your generous support. Please remember St. John the Beloved in your estate planning. Each gift matters !

Christmas JD 10:30pm CM/RS Christmas Sunday

11:00am

CM

Christmas

Monday

9:00am

CM

Henry Clark +

Tuesday

9:00am

RS

Jeremiah Galligan +

Wednesday Thursday

9:00am 9:00am

RS CM

Carol Navarro + Jerry Norris +

Friday

9:00am

RS

Ryan Beckett +

Saturday

5:30pm

RS

Michael Perez +

Sunday

7:30am

RS

John Sullivan +

9:30am

JD

Henry Clark +

11:30am

CM

Rolando Castro +

Liturgical Ministries Schedule

Date

Liturgical Calendar

Team

01/01/17

Mary Mother of God

A

01/08/17

Epiphany

B

01/15/17

2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time

C

01/22/17

3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time

D

Parish Calendar

Sunday December 25

Monday

26

CHRISTMAS 11:00

Tuesday

27

Wednesday

28

29

MASS 9:00am

MASS 9:00am

Miraculous Medal Novena 9:45am

Divine Mercy 9:45 am

MASS 9:00am Men’s Prayer Group 7:00am

Inquiry 7:00pm

Altar Guild 10:00am

Handbell Choir 6:30pm

Thursday

Friday

30

Saturday 31

MASS 9:00am

MASS 9:00am

Confessions 4:00pm

Divine Mercy 9:45am

Divine Mercy 9:45am

MARY MOTHER OF GOD

5:30PM

Rosary 9:45am

SVdP 7:30pm

NEW YEAR’S EVE January 1, 2017

2

3

4

MARY MOTHER OF GOD

MASS 9:00am

MASS 9:00am

7:30, 9:30, 11:30

Miraculous Medal Novena 9:45am

Men’s Fellowship 7:00pm

CLW 9:30am & 11:30am

NEW YEAR’S DAY

5

MASS 9:00am Men’s Prayer Group 7:00am Altar Guild 10:00am

Handbell Choir 6:30pm

Senior Luncheon 12:00pm

Women’s Club 7:00pm

Catechist Epiphany Gathering 6:00pm

6 MASS 9:00am

7 MASS 9:00am

Men’s Fellowship 7:30am

Rosary 9:45am

Centering Prayer 10:00am Confessions 4:00pm

EPIPHANY

5:30PM