THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME October 25, 2020

SAINT JOHN SAINT JUAN DIEGO CATHOLIC CHURCH

“THE PARISHES OF THE UPPER YAKIMA VALLEY”

REV. BROOKS BEAULAURIER PASTOR PARISH BOOKKEEPER CARRIE PETERSON 509-653-2534 CARRIE.PETERSON@ YAKIMADIOCESE.ORG SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION AND ADORATION: St. John’s—Naches—Tuesday 6:00 to 7:00 PM WEEKEND MASSES St. Juan Diego—Cowiche—6:00 to 6:30 PM ST . J O H N ’ S P AR I S H Or by appointment with the Pastor VIGIL MASS 5 : 0 0 P M CONTACT INFORMATION SUNDAY MASS 8 : 0 0 AM SAINT JOHN’S SAINT JUAN DIEGO

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Average weekly cost to operate St. Juan Diego (SJD) for July 2019—June 2020, based on $2,130.00 previous years’ cost. Collection Figure for weekend of October 18, 2020 for St. Juan Diego $989.00 Average weekly cost to operate St. John (SJ) for July 2017—June 2018, based on $2,011.00 previous years’ cost. Collection Figure for weekend of October 18, 2020 for St. John $1,220.00

Is Social Justice the same as Socialism? Kathy McGourty Conservative TV personality Glenn Beck told Christians, “I beg you, look for the words ‘social justice’ or ‘economic justice’ on your church website. If you find it, run as fast as you can. Social justice and economic justice, they are code words...If you have a that is pushing social justice, go find another parish. Go alert your bishop.” Unfortunately, statements such as this have left even Catholics, who enjoy a rich social justice tradition, confused. Socialism is defined as economic or political theories that advocate collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods. The threat perceived by socialism is that it threatens the identity of the indi- vidual because it merges the masses into one common goal or voice. Social justice isn’t an economic or political theory, but an outlook that seeks to strengthen the identity of the individual because it sees that human dignity derives its meaning from being made in God’s image (Gen. 1:26). In God’s image, no one is worth more than another. All are deserving of life and whatever is needed to adequately sustain it. The church’s mission is derived from the words and actions of . Jesus reached out to those living on the margins of socie- ty because they had as much value in God’s eyes as those living in the center with their power and comfort. Pope Benedict XVI proclaimed in Caritas in Veritate, “If we love others with charity then first of all we~ are 44% just towards them … Justice is the pri- mary way of charity.”

Social justice means living in right relationship. We must live justly not only with God, but with our neighbor and all of hu- manity. How we treat the least among us becomes a measure of how well we honor our relationship with God. By honoring the least, we are challenged to look at how they are denied the chance to sustain their own life. If our actions, our consumption, or our materialism make it difficult for others to simply live, then we are not loving our neighbors as much as we love ourselves.

Therefore, while socialism is seen as a threat to individual identity, social justice is a call to honor the life and dignity of each individual, especially the least among us. The fear of socialism begins with a fear of losing one’s identity and material wealth, as well as the ability to experience economic upward mobility. The mission of social justice begins with honoring the identity of each human and realizing the mobility of one depends upon the mobility of all.

Within the mission of the church, each member has a voice to add and a value and worth as an individual. But we must never forget that we are all one body and no one part is more deserving of dignity and life than any other.

Source: https://uscatholic.org/articles/201008/is-social-justice-the-same-as-socialism/

Our parish is now offering Online Giving! Visit our website to sign up and to begin contributing automatically to St. John. This convenient new system does not require you to contact your bank to sign up or to make changes. You can use any of your checking or savings accounts and the funds will be automatically transferred to our parish bank ac- count. This system is more convenient for the parish than electronic checks from your bank. And it’s convenient for you because you can make changes at any time. You can see reports on your contribution history and generate tax statements at each year’s end. You can come to www.stjohnnaches.org to get started. Please note that the Online Giving platform is formatted for use with Google Chrome, rather than Internet Explorer. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Carrie Peterson at 509.653.2534. Thank you.

2 QUESTION BOX Marrying an 'anti-Catholic' Q. My goddaughter is considering marrying a man who will not get married in the Catholic Church and says that their children will not be raised Catholic. If she does this, can she still attend Mass and participate in the sacraments? (City and state withheld)

A. First, I must ask for a clarification. Is the man objecting do all in her power so that all offspring are baptized and simply to their wedding taking place in a Catholic church brought up in the Catholic Church." Of course, this must be setting, or is he refusing to be married in a ceremony approved interpreted within the context of the marriage covenant, and if by the Catholic Church? The reason for my question is this: her husband simply refuses, she is not compelled to do the Since the man is presumably not a Catholic, they could meet impossible. with a priest and apply for permission to be married someplace other than a Catholic church -- a Your question makes me wonder, though, whether -- with such nondenominational venue, for example, or even a secular one. a fundamental disagreement -- the marriage itself is such a But if he refuses even to do that, then their marriage would good idea and whether the forecast might be for continual not be recognized by the Catholic Church as a valid one - struggle and strife. There is, after all, nothing more basic than which would mean that your goddaughter would no longer be our understanding of why we are here on this earth, what God eligible to receive Holy Communion in the Catholic Church wants for us and how we see our responsibilities to the divine. (although she could and should continue to attend Mass.) Questions may be sent to Father Kenneth Doyle In applying for that permission, she would have to promise to at [email protected] or to 30 Columbia Circle continue to observe her own Catholic faith and practice and -- Drive Albany, New York 12203. in the language of Canon 1125 -- "make a sincere promise to

DAILY READINGS SEMINARIANS Bishop Joseph Tyson Oct. 26: Monday of the 30th Week in Ordinary has encouraged us to Time pray for vocations to Eph 4:32—5:8; Ps 1:1–4, 6; Lk 13:10–17 the priesthood and reli- Oct. 27: Tuesday of the 30th Week in Ordinary gious life. Daniel Iván Time Sánchez is currently Eph 5:21–33; Ps 128:1–5; Lk 13:18–21 studying at Seminario Hispano de

Oct. 28: Saints Simon and Jude Santa Maria de Guadalupe, in Eph 2:19–22; Ps 19:2–5; Lk 6:12–16 Mexico City. Please keep him and those who are considering their Oct. 29: Thursday of the 30th Week in Ordi- nary Time vocation in your prayers. Eph 6:10–20; Ps 144:1-2, 9–10; Lk 13:31–35

Oct. 30: Friday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time Traveling This Season? Phil 1:1–11; Ps 111:1–6; Lk 14:1–6 Stay connected with our God, through our Church at the Oct. 31: Saturday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time website: www.masstimes.org or Phil 1:18–26; Ps 42:2, 3, 5; Lk 14:1, 7–11 TheCatholicDirectory.com

Nov. 1: The Solemnity of All Saints The purpose of the Mass Times and Rv 7:2–4, 9–14; Ps 24:1–6; 1 Jn 3:1–3; Mt 5:1–12 The Catholic Directory ministry is to help Catholics get to Mass by helping them find churches and worship times worldwide. Worship times, church locations, contact information, website links and maps are all provided on these websites.

SEXUAL ABUSE HOTLINE

If you have been abused or victimized by a member of the Catholic , please believe in the possibility for hope and help and healing. We encourage you to come forward and speak out. The Yakima Diocese has a sexual abuse hotline for those who wish to report some incident concerning that issue as regards to a bishop, priest, deacon or diocesan employee or volunteer. Our diocese provides a private/confidential phone line for those wishing to report incidents of sexual abuse regarding clergy, diocesan or church employees or volunteers 1-888-276-4490.

3 My Friends, THIRTIETH SUNDAY Every year at this time, I am asked if it is okay IN ORDINARY TIME for Catholic children to celebrate Halloween – or more properly, for Christians, referred to as First Reading “All Hallows Eve.” In response this year, I Exodus 22:20-26 share with you from the article “An The Lord teaches that compassion ought to be Perspective” from the website Catholic News shown to the alien and to the poor. Agency. The author, Father Vincent Lampert is a Vatican-trained and a Responsorial Psalm parish priest of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis who travels the country, speak- Psalm 18:2-4,47,51 ing about his work as an exorcist and what people can do to protect themselves The Lord is our strength. against the demonic. Second Reading Fr. Lambert said when deciding what to do about Halloween, it’s important for 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10 parents to remember the Christian origins of the holiday and to celebrate ac- Paul tells the Thessalonians that their conver- cordingly, rather than in a way that glorifies evil. “Ultimately I don’t think sion to the Lord has been an example to all believers. there is anything wrong with the kids putting on a costume, dressing up as a cowboy or Cinderella, and going through the neighborhood and asking for can- Gospel Reading dy; that’s all good clean fun,” Fr. Lampert said. Even a sheet with some holes Matthew 22:34-40 cut in it as a ghost is fine, Fr. Lampert said. The danger lies in costumes that The Pharisees continue to test Jesus with a deliberately glorify evil and instill fear in people, or when people pretend to question about the greatest commandment. have special powers or dabble in magic and witchcraft, even if they think it’s Background on the Gospel Reading just for entertainment. “In the book of Deuteronomy, in chapter 18, it talks about not trying to consult the spirits of the dead, not consulting or consorting This week’s Gospel follows close behind the those who dabble in magic and witchcraft and the like,” he said, “because it’s a Gospel read last Sunday. It is the last of three violation of a Church commandment that people are putting other things ahead questions put to Jesus by Jewish religious lead- of their relationship with God.” That would be the danger of Halloween – that ers who are trying to trick him into saying something that might get him arrested. This somehow God is lost in all of this, the religious connotation is lost and then reminds us that the context for today’s reading people end up glorifying evil.” is the mounting tension between Jesus and the

It’s also important to remember that the devil and evil spirits do not actually religious leaders in Jerusalem. have any additional authority or power on Halloween, Fr. Lampert said – that it only seems that way. “It is more likely because of what people are doing, and The Herodians and the Pharisees asked the first not necessarily because of what the devil is doing. Perhaps by the way they’re question, which was about taxes. The Saddu- celebrating that day, they’re actually inviting more evil into our lives,” he said. cees asked the second question, which was about the Resurrection (see Matthew 22:22-33). One of the best things parents can do is to use Halloween as a teachable mo- The third question, considered in today’s Gos- ment, Fr. Lampert said. “A lot of children will be out celebrating Halloween, pel, is asked by a Pharisee who asks Jesus and some (a few…) may be glorifying evil. Given that, and the ongoing need about the greatest of the commandments. for catechesis, what we should be doing is talking about why certain practices (to include some surrounding Halloween) are not conducive with our Catholic The question requires Jesus to interpret the Law faith and our Catholic identity. I think using it as a teachable moment would be of Moses. The Mosaic Law consists of the Ten a great thing to do.” Our “teachable moment” will be this Friday. All are invited Commandments and many additional rules, to come, to join us as we all learn more about our Catholic saints, specifically numbering over six hundred. Adherence to the the origins of All Hallows Eve – all the while maintaining the necessary public Mosaic Law, for a devout Jew, is an expression health protocols – including the wearing of a mask. Thank you for being con- of faithfulness to God’s covenant with Israel. siderate of each other. The ranking of the Commandments was regu- larly debated among the teachers of the Law. So, I invite the children -- from both parishes -- (tall and the small) to “trunk or treat with the saints” at St. John parish in the parking lot on **Friday, Octo- Jesus answers the Pharisees’ question with a ber 30th from 6pm to 8pm. For any questions or if you wish to help with this two-fold summary. Jesus says that all of the commandments can be summarized in two event, please contact Connie Schuler at 509.833.8517 (cell), 509.966.7839 commandments: love God and love your neigh- (home) or by email at [email protected] . Come, learn about the he- bor. Both of these were central elements of the roes of the Church – none of them are scary or evil!! religious tradition Jesus learned from his Jew-

Have a blessed week! ish community. Indeed, these continue to be central aspects of contemporary Jewish reli- Father Brooks gious understanding. Jesus’ response to his questioners proposed an integral connection between these two aspects of the Jewish Law. ** Please note the date change, Love of God finds its expression in our love for from Saturday October 31st our neighbor. to Friday October 30th. Source: https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic- resources/liturgical-year/sunday-connection/

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