1229 Vermont St, Lawrence, Kansas 66044 | February 10, 2019
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
When they had brought their boats to shore, Simon, James and John left everything and followed Jesus. Luke 5:11
They ‘left everything and followed Jesus.’ What a simple statement for such an incredible response! Obviously these three men were just blown away by Jesus, as would many others in the days to come. We too are called to respond to Jesus’ call… few will ‘leave everything’ but we can well ask: what is our response?
Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday 4:30pm; Sunday 7:00am, 8:30am,11:00am, 2:00pm (Spanish Mass), 5:00pm. Website : www.sjevangelist.com Weekday Mass Schedule: Monday Friday 7:30am; Saturday 8:00am. Reconciliation: Wednesday 11:00am 12:00pm, 7:00 8:00pm; Saturday WELCOME TO ST. JOHN St. John the Evangelist, a Catholic Capuchin Franciscan Parish, welcomes all who are called to be disciples of Jesus Christ and proclaims His Gospel through prayer, worship, His Word, and the sacraments. Members, inspired by the Holy Spirit through faith formation and spiritual renewal, witness to the Gospel in lives of justice and charity, build up families and children through education, hospitality and fellowship, and serve those in need with compassion.
Mark your calendars! Our Archdiocesan Catholic Cemeteries and Catholic Community Hospice Ministries will be here on February 27, at 6:30 pm in the parish hall to present a seminar and question and answer event. A lot of valuable information, both specific and general in nature, will be presented. These are phenomenal Catholic solutions, delivered in a caring manner all of us need, or will need, these services. Free planning materials will also be available.
Parish Staff Simon Parish Center
Pastor ...... Fr. Jeff Ernst Mailing Address 1229 Vermont St., Lawrence, KS 66044 Associate Pastor ...... Fr. Barnabas Eichor Phone ...... 785 843 0109 Principal, St. John School ...... Mrs. Pat Newton Office Hours Director of Liturgy & Music ...... Lisa Roush Monday—Friday ...... 8:30 am—4:00 pm Religious Education Director ...... Lois Mersmann Weekend Masses Catecísmo en español ...... María Mota Saturday ...... 4:30 pm High School Youth Director ...... Anastasia Pine Sunday7:00 am, 8:30 am, 11:00 am, 2:00 pm (Spanish) 5:00 pm Middle School Youth Director ...... Abby Wagner RCIA ...... Michael Podrebarac Weekday Masses Business Manager ...... Cris Denning Monday Friday ...... 7:30 am Stewardship Director...... Samantha Romero Saturday ...... 8:00 am
Administrative Assistant ...... Meg Milburn Pastoral Assistant/Events Calendar ...... Ellen Sickinger Sacrament of Reconciliation Database ...... Patty Guadian In the Padre Pio Chapel (inside the north church entrance) Multimedia ...... Jacinta Hoyt Wednesday...... 11:00 am 12:00 pm, 7:00 8:00 pm Technology...... Karen Dixon Saturday ...... 3:00 4:00 pm Maintenance...... Jeff Jenicke ...... (and by appointment)
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Pastoral Council Brad Finkeldei Chair, Brian Green, Fr. Jeff Ernst, Mrs. Pat Newton, Connie Ehrlich Chair, Erika Dvorske, David Ehrlich, Caroline Bennett President, Mike McDonald Vice President, Lily Romero Vice Chair, Meredith Lang, Chris Wenger Susan Tabor Secretary, Jimmy McDonald Secretary, Sarah Hartsig, Chris Wenger, LeMarie Gilbert, Jason Tanking Luis Gonzalez, Jason Tanking, Brent Crandon, Christine Wenger School Council Finance Council
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t. Valentine’s Day occurs this coming Thursday, February 14. Not much is known about St. Valentine except that he was imprisoned around the year 269 and was mar tyred that same year. It is believed that the romance surrounding this day is By Fr. Jeffrey A Ernst, OFM, due to the practice of St. Valentine to marry Christians during the fierce persecution of Christians in the Third S Century. Christians by law were not allowed to be married by a representative of the Church. St. Valentine is the patron saint of marriage, engaged couples, and romantic love, among several other patronages. The Church removed St. Valentine from the liturgical calendar since not much is known about him. However, he is still listed in the Ro man Martyrology. His existence is attested to by archaeological evidence dating to the third century.
The legacy of St. Valentine, for better or worse, is the cultural romance surrounding his calendar day. Roman tic love was created by God to help the human race per petuate. It is blessed by God and immediately appears in the first book of the Bible: “. . . the man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife. And the two of them shall become one flesh” (Genesis 1:28). Jesus quotes this same passage in Matthew 19:5.
Today is World Marriage Sunday, a day which the Church has blessed as a day to celebrate married love, the love of “two becoming one flesh.” The Church holds marriage in high esteem not only because God created and blessed marriage, but because it is the most intimate of human institutions. Most cultures have some kind of marriage. Grant it, many ancient cultures, and even some cultures today, allow polygamy. That kind of marriage is not upheld by the Christian tradition nor by Jesus. A monogamous union is the definition of Christian marriage. That union is upheld by Christianity because it is a sign of the intimate union between Christ and his church. In fact, Paul in his Letter to the Ephesians makes use of the same passage from Genesis as does Jesus in his com parison of marriage to Christ and his bride, the Church: “’For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’” (5:31). Marriage is extremely important to the Church in and of itself as a consecrated union, and at the same time, because it is a universal manifestation of God’s intimate union with all of hu manity. And so, the Church sets aside this day to proclaim both covenants, that between a bride and groom and that be tween Christ and his Church.
World Wide Marriage Encounter, a national organization for the spiritual renewal of marriage says this: “The idea of cele brating marriage began in Baton Rouge, La., in 1981, when couples encouraged the Mayor, the Governor and the Bishop to proclaim St. Valentine’s Day as ‘We Believe in Marriage Day.’ The event was so successful, the idea was presented to and was adopted by Worldwide Marriage Encounter's National Leadership. By 1982, 43 Governors officially proclaimed the day and celebrations spread to U.S. military bases in several foreign countries. In 1983, the name was changed to ‘World Mar riage Day,’ designated to be celebrated each year on the second Sunday in February. In 1993, his Holiness, Pope John Paul II, imparted his Apostolic Blessings on World Marriage Day. World Marriage Day celebrations continue to grow and spread to more countries and faith expressions every year” (World Wide Marriage Encounter website). Let us all celebrate this special day because it brings hope: marriage signifies sacrificial love, new life, and the covenant love between God and his people consummated by Christ on the Cross.
- Fr. Jeff
Daughters of Isabella Knights of Columbus St. Jude Circle meets on the second The Knights of Columbus regularly Monday of each month in Holy Family Hall meet on the second Thursday of each at Corpus Christi, at 7:00 pm. If you need month in the basement of St. John the additional information and/or would like to Evangelist Church. Social and dinner, join us in the coming month, please contact provided by the Knights, beginning at Regent Dorothy Henley at 785 766 1158. 6:30 pm . The meeting begins at 7:00
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Friends of Ireland Adoption and We are putting together plans for a St. Patrick’s Day party Foster Care Ministry at St. John’s on Saturday, March 16 . We will need Retreat in this month where love is celebrated, I want to help! If you are interested in helping, please contact express love and gratitude to my Saint John's family. I Nora Murphy at am especially grateful for those who have prayed or taken any other action in support of children and families (and those acting in their behalf). If you are interested in Stewardship Spotlight showing God's love to those impacted by foster care or adoption, please reach out to me. I would gladly help you A New Beginning explore possible ways to serve. Even the smallest acts Change, as has been observed, seems to be one of the of love make a big difference. only constants in life. People come and go, situations 1 Corinthians 13:13 So now faith, hope, and love abide, develop (or not), opportunities and mistakes happen all these three; but the greatest of these is love. Blessings, these occasions change. It’s good to see all this through Patti Fisher at: [email protected] the lens of gratitude and hope. What gift is God giving us in this change? What are we called to do? How can we continue to generously share our gifts with our family, 2019 St. John Mexican community, church home? As always, we are grateful for your unchanging generosity Fiesta Scholarship to St. John and your fellow church family members! These scholarships are offered to qualifying students of Mexican descent from the Lawrence Catholic community who wish to pursue or continue a higher education either at a college, technical or trade school. Applicants must Knights’ Annual Baby Shower complete the financial assistance application form that is Knights of Columbus are hosting its baby shower again available at the St. John Parish office or by contacting this year. All donations will benefit the Insight Women's Michael Ramirez at 785 766 5723 or Center (formerly the Lawrence Pregnancy Care Center) [email protected] . These forms must be which provides services for pregnant women. completed and returned to the St. John Church office by We will set up a crib for donated items by the elevator at April 8. the north entrance. The crib will be in place, and donations will be accepted until the end of February. Please do not leave cash in the crib. For cash donations, please make checks payable to the Insight Women's Center and place them in the collection basket. Below is the list of items requested for this year’s baby shower. •Boppy nursing pillows and covers •Diaper bags •Blue Similac formula (12.4 oz cans) •Baby wash •Baby shampoo •Desitin •Girls NB to 12 month pajamas •Brand new car seats •Books board books and cloth books •Size 5 diapers •Pullups: 2T & 3T •Swaddles •Large storage bags (to organize toys) •1 & 2 Gallons Ziplock Bags •Kleenex •Toilet Paper •Bottled Water
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St. John’s Lenten Retreat March 22 and 23 Looking for an opportunity to strengthen your Lenten Journey this year with the support and fellowship of fellow parishioners? Mark your calendars and plan to join us for a day and a half retreat the evening of Friday, March 22 and all day Saturday, March 23. (There will be no overnight and the retreat should wrap up by early evening on Saturday.) Please watch future bulletins for more information.
JOIN THE LEGION OF MARY The Legion of Mary is a pious organization under the patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We perform spiritual works, evangelization, and hold a weekly meeting Saturdays 3:45 – 5:15 pm in the Simon Parish office. Contact Alma Lahm at (913) Discerning Consecrated Life 219 4404 or [email protected] to visit Join us in running the way of love! Waiting for a scheduled a meeting or if you have any questions. date? Wait no longer! Pick your own date! Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration invite single women, ages 18 40, who are considering religious life to visit for a weekend, for a weeklong Monastic Experience or for a personal PRAY THE ROSARY WITH discernment retreat at our monastery in Clyde, Missouri. It’s a chance to experience the daily rhythm of our life where you THE LEGION OF MARY can join us in singing the divine office, attend daily Mass, The Legion of Mary, Our Lady of Fatima Praesidium, spend time in personal prayer, and open your heart to God's leads the Rosary 30 minutes before mass on Sundays call by learning about discernment and prayer. There is no at the Padre Pio Chapel. Come join us in praying the cost to attend and more details can be found Rosary at 6:30 am, 8 am and 10:30 am in English, and at: www.benedictinesisters.org. To register, contact Sr. at 1:30 pm in Spanish. Maria Victoria at 660 944 2221 ex. 127 or e mail: [email protected]. ARCHDIOCESE NEWS AND EVENTS Beginning Experience April 4, 7 9:30 pm, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church Olathe. 1,100 people attended this event in Topeka in Grief Support Weekend February of 2018, and here’s a 2 min video of what it was Beginning Experience is offering a healing weekend March like at: https://www.youtube.com/watch? 8 10, 2019 at Precious Blood Renewal Center in Liberty, v=owbFBh2hRns . Tickets will go fast, so grab your tickets MO. This invitation is open to men and women of all ages NOW online at: www.corproject.com/kc . Tickets are who have suffered the loss of a spouse through death, $20. divorce, or separation. It is a time to heal and a time to begin anew. Reservations are required. For more MADE FOR MORE is an inspired blend of teaching, live information visit: www.beginningexperience kc.org or music, and art that taps the deepest desires of the human email: [email protected] or contact Michelle 913 heart revealing their ultimate purpose and goal. Join 709 3779 . Christopher West and Mike Mangione as they offer a vision of the Gospel like you’ve never heard through the lens of Made For More Saint John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. This event is With CHRISTOPHER WEST & MIKE MANGIONE appropriate for ages 15 and up. Please contact Larissa
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Sixth grader Adrian Dickey placed third in the Douglas County The annual St. John Science Fair was January 31 in Spelling Bee. the gym. Congratulations to all our participants.
Update Your PushPay Account For The New Year If you currently use Push Pay to automatically withdraw your tithe and have changed your pledge for the coming year please remember to update this in your PushPay account. You can do this very easily two ways 1. Text stjohncc to 77977. Click on the link from the text. Click on Manage my Account at the bottom of the page. You can then sign in by using your mobile number. Then you will want to Edit the 2018 gift. You can change the amount and date for the change to occur. 2. If you have an online account or would like to change via their website. The address is pushpay.com. You can then begin the process of getting a user account or if you already have one editing your gift. Please contact Cris Denning to walk you through this process if you have questions. She can be reached at: cdenning@saint johns.net or 785 843 0109 .
STEWARDSHIP OF GIVING Weekly Parish Giving Visit: sjevangelist.com/ Our fiscal year is July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 giving for more Information below reflects donations received information or to set up and manage your July 1, 2018 through February 3, 2019. account today!
Budgeted weekly collection amount ...... $29,615.38 Average weekly collection amount ...... $28,398.29 Contact Cris Denning at: Budgeted Collection Fiscal YTD ...... $947,692.16 cdenning@saint Actual Collection Fiscal YTD ...... $908,745.53 johns.net or by phone at 785 843 0109 if you Net Shortage ...... $38,946.63 have any questions.
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New class with Fr. Barnabas CONFIRMATION CLASS DATES Last spring I offered a class on the women of the Remaining class dates: February 10, 24 and March 3, 31. New Testament. I pointed out that it was the Monday, April 1 , the service will begin at 7:00 pm with Abbot women in the New Testament who, while working James Albers. in the background, truly expressed a Questions, contact Anastasia Pine at: apine@saint johns.net deep and unwavering faith and or Lois Mersmann at: lmersmann@saint johns.net or call 785 courage in the Lord and in his 843 0109. ministry. Further, I pointed out that it was the faith and courage these woman that the Lord used to make his ministry, and the growth of the Queen of Peace prayer group early Church, possible for us today. Our Lady asked for prayer groups around the Because of the popularity of my class on the world to pray for peace in our hearts, peace women of the New Testament I have decided to in our families and peace in the world. St. continue the story of the women we find in John the Evangelist parish began the Queen scripture by offering a class on the women of the of Peace Prayer Group to do her request. Old Testament and their role in God’s plan of Please join us each Wednesday at 5:30 pm salvation. The class will be from 7:00 8:15 pm in the church for the rosary, the Chaplet of February 12, and 26 and March 5,12, and 26 in Divine Mercy and other prayers for one hour the church basement. We will be using the to do as Our Lady asks....Pray Pray wonderful, and very well written book “Women in Pray. Thank you for responding to her call. the Old Testament” by Irene Nowell, available at Contact Mary Davin voicemail or text at: 785 691 9250 . amazon.com. Women’s Prayer & St. Monica’s Prayer Group Reflection Group This prayer group meets every Monday at noon This group meets in St. John school library at 6:30 pm, twice a in the Church to pray for our children and month on Tuesdays evenings. Meetings are open to all women grandchildren. In addition to the prayers to St. who wish to be inspired by historical women, including biblical Monica, we pray the rosary and other prayers for figures and saints. Please bring a journal and bible. For more special intentions. Everyone is welcome! information contact: Cheryl Hicklin at 785 691 5607 or Beth Fox
Small Group Bible Study open to everyone ! Let's explore the Mystery of the Eucharist together! “Presence” The Mystery of the Eucharist Presented by the Augustine Institute explores the truth and beauty of Christ’s real presence in the Eucharist, from its origins in Sacred Scripture, to its profound role in the life of the Church and her members. Offered at St. John every Saturday morning in February in the Bosco Room 8:30 am Coffee, 9:00 am Video, Bible Study, and Conversation FREE to St John’s community and all materials are provided! St. John parishioners have access to the content available on Formed.org.
WWW.SJEVANGELIST.COM • ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC PARISH • LAWRENCE, KANSAS • PAGE 7 STEWARDSHIP OF PRAYER Parish Prayer List The “Prayer List” includes the most recent information Mass Intentions: Feb. 11 –Feb. 17 that the Simon Parish Center has about a parishioner Monday: 7:30am ...... Jorge Cisneros & Jenny and/or their family member. Contact the Center to Contreras† request someone for the “Prayer List” . Thank you on behalf of the families of those individuals for whom we Tuesday: 7:30am ...... Karen Tyler† Wednesday: 7:30am ...... Jaunita Bailey† Frank Acinger , brother of Diane Nichols , sister of Thursday: 7:30am ...... Mary Eckart† Bernadette West Phyllis Stone Justice Allensworth Lynda Nyguen Friday: 7:30am ...... Jim O’Toole† David Bell , nephew of Theophilus Obiefule Saturday: 8:00am ...... Melania & Karol Thomas† Jackie Monroe Allan Otter , brother of 4:30pm ...... Leann Shelton Goetz Berthold Norb Otter Remi Brown Gilbert Otter Sunday : 7:00am ...... Schmidt Family Curtis Burns , friend of Joe Anthony Pawlicki , brother 8:30am ...... Valentin Romero† & Bev Mater of Fred & Cathie 11:00am ...... Mary Eckart† Clare Chamberland , Pawlicki 2:00pm(Sp.).. Cenaida & Julia Cantu† mother of Carol Kruse Jennifer Pfanmiller , Landie Crandon , sister in mother of Kalin 5:00pm ...... Beverly Boyd† law of Brent Crandon Callewaert Joanne Feist , friend of Eva Ricketts , mother of Ginny Short Ingrid Hartman Christy Flyntz Darlene Rodgers Hope Freund Jon Rossillon Rudy Fritz Richard Sanders MINISTERS Feb. 16 Feb. 17 Ed Garza Greg Schurer , brother of Bonnie Griggs Mick Schurer Lectors Felisa & Michael Guadian Mick Schurer Saturday Tony Guadian Julia Scott , friend of 4:30pm ...... R Entwistle, M Head Auntie Dee , aunt to the Monica Cordova Sunday Hadl Family Mary Kay Seidl , sister of Buddy Hadl , brother of Loretta Seidl 7:00am ...... T Dowd Kelne, C Zebas Shirley Steffen Pete Sethatut , father of 8:30am ...... L Leroux Smith, J Robinson Lonna Hamm , daughter of Paula Higbie 11:00am ...... C Dotterweich Bial, I Hartsig Larry & Martha Hamm Christine Shipley 5:00pm ...... D Koger, C Phipps Mary Hane Gerald Simon Peggy Harders , niece of Danny Smith , nephew of Norb & Jeanette Otter John and Dana Prijatel Adam Haynes , friend of Meyer Sneed , son of Altar Servers Fleda & Chuck Taylor & Melissa Saturday Umscheid Sneed 4:30pm ...... G Sellet Kathy Higley Linda Snyder , aunt of Sunday Irv Hodges Dan Taylor Dianne Hofmann Brian Soza , son of 7:00am ...... F Alexander, L Alexander Bob Holek Joseph Soza 8:30am ...... R Dvorske, N Enyinnaya Connie Jensen , friend of Cameron Stupansky , 11:00am ...... M Green, J Green Steve & Tammy friend of Kathy Colson 5:00pm ...... C Denton, F Hano Buckner Helen Tabone Michele Johnson Jack Taylor , brother of Payton Kannarr Daniel Taylor Allen Kehde Chuck Umscheid Cantors Debbie Klales Fleda Umscheid Diana Matthews Mary Vannicola Saturday Ed Medrano Cindy Vasquez , sister of 4:30pm ...... L Koster Zackary Messerly , Gina Hodges Sunday nephew of Debra Theresa Wells 7:00am ...... K Colson Bradley Susan Williams 8:30am ...... T Noll Lydia Miller Jon Yarnell Leo Nau Margaret Zarlengo , sister Jerry Nelson of Pat Johnson Danny Nguyen IN MEMORIAM JACK Eucharistic Ministers Saturday Readings for the week of February 10 4:30pm ...... D Weigel, L Arnold, B Brill, Sunday: Is 6:1 2a, 3 8/Ps 138:1 2, 2 3, 4 5, 7 8 [1c]/1 Cor 15:1 11 or ...... D Depenbusch, D & K Guth 15:3 8, 11/Lk 5:1 11 Sunday Monday: Gn 1:1 19/Ps 104:1 2a, 5 6, 10 and 12, 24 and 35c [31b]/ 7:00am ...... P Rangel, J Grzymala Busse, M Heath Mk 6:53 56 8:30am ...... Y Ruder, L Scott, M Steichen, N Albrecht, Tuesday: Gn 1:20—2:4a/Ps 8:4 5, 6 7, 8 9 [2ab]/Mk 7:1 13 ...... J Dvorske, D Foster, S Galarza Liu Wednesday: Gn 2:4b 9, 15 17/Ps 104:1 2a, 27 28, 29bc 30 [1a]/Mk 11:00 am ...... J & N Otter, P Smith, S Stewart, 7:14 23 ...... D Thimmesch, L Tiffany, T Towle Thursday: Gn 2:18 25/Ps 128:1 2, 3, 4 5 [cf. 1a]/Mk 7:24 30 5:00 pm ...... C Garcia, A Hill, R Houle, Friday: Gn 3:1 8/Ps 32:1 2, 5, 6, 7 [1a]/Mk 7:31 37 ...... M LeGresley, A McCabe, S Murray Saturday: Gn 3:9 24/Ps 90:2, 3 4abc, 5 6, 12 13 [1]/Mk 8:1 10 PAGE 8 • WWW.SJEVANGELIST.COM • ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC PARISH • LAWRENCE, KANSAS Maria J. Mota, Animadora AVISOS EN ESPAÑOL 785 304 5509 CUENTO NÚMERO 47 MUSICA, CORO, MUSICA EL LEÓN ¿Te gusta cantar? ¿Tocas algún instrumento musical, o te gustaría aprender? Ven a practicar con nosotros, n los tiempos antiguos, cuando aún existía la comunícate al 785 304 5509 . esclavitud, un pobre esclavo intentó recobrar la libertad huyendo de la casa de su dueño; pero fue apresado y condenado a muerte. Lo llevaron CADA LUNES EN TODO EL AÑO E a un anfiteatro donde se celebraban luchas y A las 8 de la noche rezamos el Santo Rosario, para juegos; allí lo obligaron a pelear con un león, famoso por su pedir pos nuestras necesidades y por los que amamos; ferocidad. también si alguno de sus parientes fallece podemos Varios millares de espectadores asistían a la escena. hacer el novenario, nos vemos los lunes en LA El león se precipitó furioso contra el condenado. Mas de CAPILLA DEL PADRE PIO, frente a las veladoras. pronto se detuvo, después comenzó a mover la cola y a dar saltos de alegría en torno al esclavo, a quien lamía las
PLATICAS PARA BAUTIZAR manos de vez en cuando. Todo el público quedó quieto e silencio. Se le preguntó al Cada primer sábado del mes de 6:00 a 9:00 de la condenado la causa de aquel prodigio y él contó lo noche , sin niños, llamar antes para anotar su siguiente: asistencia. Cuando hui de la casa de mi amo, llegué al desierto y me
escondí en una cueva. Mas apenas había entrado en ella, RECICLAGE cuando llegó también este león, lanzando lastimeros Trae tus latas de aluminio y ayuda a tu Parroquia, por gemidos y presentándome la pata en la cual se había un mundo mas limpio, déjalas atrás de la oficina y ponle clavado una gruesa espina. Se la quité y el animal no tardó para María Mota. Gracias. en curar. A partir de aquel momento, el león me proveyó de alimento y vivimos juntos en la caverna de mutuo acuerdo. Mas en la última expedición hecha por mi amo fuimos LA FE SE PUEDE ALIMENTAR apresados ambos, la fiera y yo. Y ahora este noble animal Hermano, a veces te sientes triste o con necesidad de se alegra de haberme encontrado. Dios, ven yo te puedo acompañar a orar, nos podemos Entusiasmado por la gratitud del león, el pueblo comenzó a ver en la Iglesia o en la oficina. Estoy para ayudarte. gritar: Oro por todos, bendiciones María Mota. ¡Viva el hombre bueno! ¡Viva el león agradecido! Preparación al matrimonio por la Iglesia Catolica, solo El esclavo fue puesto en libertad y colmado de ricos dones. para parejas que viven juntos y tienen niños. Y desde aquel día el león no se separó de él: lo Adultos que necesitan los sacramentos de acompañaba por todas partes, dócil como un perro, sin confirmación y primera comunión.
REUNIONES DE BIBLIA CATECISMO EN ESPANOL En la oficina de la Iglesia Las Inscripciones son en agosto y en mayo. Por favor Miercoles 7:00 pm, Viernes 7:00 pm. para mas informacion llamar a Maria Mota. Sabados 11:00 am sólo para mujeres. Sabados 6:00 pm hombres y mujeres. LAS LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA DEL 10 DE Domingo 7:00 pm to do adulto. FEBRERO Elige que día puedes asistir. Domingo: Is 6, 1 2. 3 8/Sal 138, 1 2. 2 3. 4 5. 7 8 [1]/1 Co 15, 1 11 o 15, 3 8. 11/Lc 5, 1 11 Lunes: Gn 1, 1 19/Sal 104, 1 2. 5 6. 10 y 12. 24 y 35 [31]/Mc 6, 53 56 ST. J OHN FIESTA TAMALE PREPARACION Martes: Gn 1, 20—2, 4/Sal 8, 4 5. 6 7. 8 9 [2]/ Preparándome para preparar tamales para la fiesta de San Mc 7, 1 13 Juan. Si alguien desea ayudar será muy apreciado. Miércoles: Gn 2, 4 9. 15 17/Sal 104, 1 2. 27 28. 29 30 Haremos tamales en el sótano de la iglesia los sábados, 16 [1]/Mc 7, 14 23 y 23 de febrero desde las 8:00 am hasta el mediodía. Jueves: Gn 2, 18 25/Sal 128, 1 2. 3. 4 5 [cfr. 1]/Mc 7, 24 30 Viernes: Gn 3, 1 8/Sal 32, 1 2. 5. 6. 7 [1]/Mc 7, 31 37 Sábado: Gn 3, 9 24/Sal 90, 2. 3 4. 5 6. 12 13 [1]/Mc 8, 1 10 Domingo siguiente: Jer 17, 5 8/Sal 1, 1 2. 3. 4. 6 [40, 5]/1 Co 15, 12. 16 20/Lc 6, 17. 20 26 WWW.SJEVANGELIST.COM • ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC PARISH • LAWRENCE, KANSAS • PAGE 9 SOCIAL JUSTICE, SOCIAL ACTION By Susan Tabor, Social Concerns Committee legislative solutions like this is more urgent than ever.
Fundamentally, this bill is about ensuring that the full spec ews flash! The USCCB has favorably reacted trum of costs associated with greenhouse gas emissions— to the new bi partisan carbon pricing bill that economic, social, and environmental—are accounted for. has been introduced in the U.S. Congress. Failing to consider the health and well being of people, in N The press release from the USCCB speaks for cluding future generations and the planet, means that itself: ‘businesses profit by calculating and paying only a fraction of the costs involved’ (Laudato Si’, U.S. Bishops’ Domestic Chairman Reacts to Bipartisan Car no. 195). This proposed legislation is one possible remedy to bon Pricing Bill addressing these imbalances. January 25, 2019 While it is well known that putting a price on carbon will in WASHINGTON—After the introduction of the Energy Innova crease energy prices, a phenomenon that can have a dispro tion and Carbon Dividend Act of 2019 (EICDA) yesterday, portionate impact on the poor, it is encouraging that initial Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Florida, Chairman of the analyses suggest that low income individuals will overwhelm U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human ingly benefit from this policy. Additional in depth and inde Development, welcomed the legislation as an important step pendent analysis is still needed to fully understand the poten forward in addressing tial impacts on poor and vulnerable persons, families and climate change. their communities. Supplemental support for these house holds may be needed to further alleviate potential financial The full statement follows: burdens. Climate change can only ever be adequately ad “This bipartisan bill is a hopeful sign that more and more, cli dressed if it is done with an eye towards ‘the least of these.’” mate change is beginning to be seen as a crucial moral is sue; one that concerns all people. If enacted, this proposal is Please drop a note to your representatives and Senators af expected to result in significant reductions in greenhouse gas firming them for their interest in this bill and their commitment emissions. At a time when the dangerous effects of climate to further study of this issue. change are becoming increasingly apparent, the need for JUSTICE MATTERS Justice Matters – an interfaith network working for justice Nora Murphy 785 331 0421 [email protected] Parish Network Meeting for all team leaders and members Pat Lechtenberg 785 842 1992 of their teams will be Wednesday, February 13 from 7 pm [email protected] to 8:30 pm in St. John’s church basement . This is our Bob Trepinski 785 840 8076 preparation meeting for the April 7 Solutions Briefing [email protected] Assembly.
For additional information: Jean Drumm 785 841 6067 [email protected] www.justicemattersinkansas.org For more information or Ruth Entwistle 785 832 2279 [email protected] to, contact Pat Lechtenberg [email protected] or the Vicki McMurray 785 856 4098 JM website www.justicemattersinkansas.org [email protected]
Volunteers Needed for Friendly Visitors Program-Douglas County Do you enjoy helping and improving the quality of life of others? Then, Catholic Charities has a great opportunity for you! We offer the Friendly Visitors Program to those living in Douglas County. The program is for seniors residing in Northeast Kansas who desire to maintain their independence. We have openings for volunteers to serve seniors living in Douglas County. Volunteers are paired with older adults to provide socialization through phone calls or in home visits. Just an hour a week can make a difference in the life of a senior. The program is seeking volunteers and accepting referrals. To volunteer or make a referral, contact Marilyn Thomas at: 888 737 1137 or email: [email protected] . You can also contact the Lawrence office at: 785 856 2694 .
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