1229 Vermont St, Lawrence, Kansas 66044 | September 9, 2018

TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY

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And immediately the man’s ears were opened, his tongue was released, and he spoke plainly. Mark 7:35

The deaf man with the speech problem experienced immediate relief. Sometimes our stewardship, our charity, our giving, our intervention, has an immediate impact. Sometime it takes awhile. But whether immediate or over time, no kind deed of ours goes without an impact.

Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday 4:30pm; Sunday 7:00am, 8:30am, 11:00am, 2:00pm (Spanish Mass), 5:00pm. Website : www.sjevangelist.com WELCOME TO ST. JOHN St. , 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.

First Baptist Church prays for St. John Parish The Rev. Matthew Sturtevant, senior pastor at First Baptist Church, wrote to St. John Parish to share that on August 25 he and his congregation prayed for our staff, ministries and congregation. We thank them for this wonderful tradition.

Parish Staff Simon Parish Center

Pastor ...... Fr. Jeff Ernst Mailing Address 1229 Vermont St., Lawrence, KS 66044 Associate Pastor ...... Fr. Eichor Phone ...... 7858430109 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 ...... Podrebarac Weekday Masses Business Manager ...... Cris Denning MondayFriday ...... 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 am12:00 pm, 7:008:00 pm Technology...... Karen Dixon Saturday ...... 3:004:00 pm Maintenance...... Jeff Jenicke ...... (and by appointment)

St. John Catholic School ...... Mrs. Pat Newton, Principal Adoration ...... Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 7:00 am—9:00 pm 1208 Kentucky St. 7858439511 ...... in the Padre Pio Chapel www.sjevangelist.com/school Bulletin Deadline Catholic Charities ...... Submit info by noon on Thursday to bulletin@ 1525 W. 6th, Suite A 7858562694 johns.net ten (10) days prior to the bulletin you wish info to Rummage House ...... Linda Brey appear. Please submit text electronically (via computer/ 13th & Kentucky [email protected] email) as you would like it to appear in the bulletin. Shopping Hours: Wednesday — 11:00 am3:00 pm Thursday (first and last of month only) — 1:00 pm4:00 Advertise in the Bulletin pm Saturday — 8:30 am12:30 pm Revenue from ads is what makes the bulletin possible at no Centro Hispano ...... Lydia Diebolt cost to our parish. Please support your bulletin advertisers. 204 W. 13th St. 7858432039 For information call Doug Wolfe:

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Pastoral Council Finance Council School Council Sarah Hartsig, Lily RomeroVice Chair, Brad Finkeldei, Chair, Brian Green, Fr. Jeff Ernst, Mrs. Pat Newton, Chris Wenger, Connie EhrlichChair, Erika Dvorske, Ehrlich, Caroline Bennett, President, Luis Gonzalez, Jason Tanking, Mike McDonald, Vice President, Meredith Lang, Chris Wenger Brent Crandon, Susan TaborSecretary, Jimmy McDonald, Secretary,

Christine Wenger LeMarie Gilbert, Stacy Mulder

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By Fr. Jeffrey A Ernst, OFM, Cap

A Rending of the Body of Christ wo Fridays ago in The Leaven, Archbishop Naumann addressed the abuse and coverup scandal that has come to light in the past two weeks. If you do not receive The Leaven, you can read the Archbishop’s state ment at www.theleaven.org. T This is a time in history not unlike that of the Renaissance, the Protestant Reformation, the American Revolu tion, the Enlightenment, the Second Vatican Council, and the technological revolution, to name but a few. These were all huge events in the history of the Western World, some of which were violent and tragic, some of which were welcome and wonderful. Each had an indelible effect on society, affecting and influencing the way we perceive and act in the world around us.

This moment in the history of the is no different. We are living in an era of great . The last three dec ades saw the of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne in 1988 (lived and worked in Kansas and ); St. in 2012 (lived and worked in Canada); St. Faustina of Kowalska in 2000; St. Katharine Drexel in 2000 (lived and worked in Philadelphia); St. Josephine Bahkita in 2000; St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina in 2002; and St. Juan Diego in 2002 (lived and worked in Mexico); St. John XXIII in 2014; St. John Paul II in 2014; and St. Teresa of Kolkata, in 2016. This list is not exhaustive as there were many other within the same time period. Hopefully, one day soon we will see the canonization of Fr. Miguel Pro, declared Blessed in 1988 (lived and worked in Mexico City); Fr. Emil Ka puan, declared in 2016 (lived and worked in Kansas); Julia Greeley, also declared Servant of God in 2016 (lived and worked in ); Fr. Solanus Casey, who was declared Blessed in 2017 (lived and worked in Detroit); and Fr. Stanley Rother, declared Blessed in 2017 (from Oklahoma, martyred in Gautemala).

Concurrent with these glorious moments in the recent history of the Catholic Church is the tragic, horrific, and sinful scan dal that has occurred within the Catholic priesthood and episcopacy. This is reminiscent of the scandals within the priest hood and episcopacy of 15th century Europe, except worse, as we today have a more comprehensive legislation sur rounding criminal behavior, as well as a professional and social ethics regarding illicit behavior in any public or private in stitution or organization. The Church is more accountable to society today than ever before, although some of the leader ship has acted as though it were not. Historically, the Church has enjoyed a certain autonomy within various societies throughout the world. It has governed itself internally, with different departments and offices that direct the faith life and the liturgical life of its members. Likewise with its leadership, the Church appoints bishops and priests it judges to be appropri ate for a particular leadership role and removes those who have proven to be unfit for their appointed role. As we have seen, however, the Church has not always removed offending leaders, but instead, moved them from one leadership posi tion to another. The behavior of some priests and bishops over the past few decades was egregious and criminal, yet it was allowed to continue without consideration of the harm done to victims (notwithstanding paid settlements) and to the Church itself, not to mention a grave disregard for public accountability. Some of the scandalous behavior was not crimi nal, but it was still egregious and required correction. The Church now has damaged seriously its credibility in its preaching of the Gospel and its once respected authority on moral and virtuous living. Sadly, this will probably get worse as states’ Attorneys General consider whether to follow the lead of the AG in Pennsylvania. Missouri has already begun an investiga tion of that state’s four dioceses and Archbishop Naumann announced in his statement in The Leaven that he has hired a law firm to review priests’ files dating back to 1950 “to ensure that we have an accurate historical knowledge of how the archdiocese has responded to allegations of sexual misconduct” (see the Archbishop’s Statement).

The Catholic faithful are shocked, stunned, and deeply wounded. This is a real trial and hardship in our life of faith. Many of us came to know the Lord Jesus through the Catholic Church beginning in childhood, many later in life, and some of us returned to the Lord in the Church after having been away for a while. Our faith has flourished and developed within the Catholic Church. So, there are conflicting feelings within us, the feeling of love and affection for the Church as well as feel ings of disgust and betrayal. Hopefully, through prayer, reflection, and discussion with other Catholic sisters and brothers, we will be able to persevere in our faith relationship with Our Lord Jesus Christ through His Body, the Church. He Himself will always be with the Church, even until the end of time” (Matthew 28:20). See Faith Script Continued on Page 4)

WWW.SJEVANGELIST.COM • ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC PARISH • LAWRENCE, KANSAS • PAGE 3 Archbishop’s Statement. The above reflection comes a little Faith Script late, appearing as it does a week after the Archbishop’s Continued from Page 3 Statement. Some of you may not have heard my homily on this scandal This is because information for the bulletin has to be sub- which I delivered the weekend of August 12th. The above is mitted a week prior to its printing. not a draft of that homily, but a reflection following upon the FAITH FORMATION CLASSES Class with Father Barnabas Thutmoses III, the strangest of all This Fall I will be offering a new class which will be an Pharaohs a man named Akhenaton, introduction to and overview of the Old Testament. The and the amazing story of Egypt’s first Old Testament is that part of scripture woman Pharaoh Hatshepsut who as with which most Christians are the a young lady in Pharaoh’s court quite least familiar. Our lack of familiarity is possibly found a young Israelite child unfortunate because as one goes floating down a River in a basket. through the history and events in the 5) The Great Prophets Old Testament you see God’s plan of 6) The division and fall of Israel to salvation unfolding and your foreign powers understanding of the New Testament 7) Introduction to the various types of becomes even richer and fuller. psalms and the wisdom literature. If all goes well, this class will serve as preparation for my The text is Reading The Old Testament : An Introduction spring classThe Women of The Old Testament. by Lawrence Boadt Second Edition. Available at We will look at the major characters and events that Amazon.com. formed the lives and thinking of the Jewish people at the Class dates are from 7:008:15 pm , September 25; time of Christ and further, how Christ fulfilled all the October 2, 9, 23, 30; November 6, 13 and possibly 27. promises in the Old Testament. We will cover many topics Classes are in the church basement. including but not limited to: 1) The Peoples of the Ancient near East Rite of Christian Initiation 2) Archaeology and the Old Testament RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Classes will 3) The Israel’s national Heroes begin October 1 at 7:00 pm . Classes will meet in the 4) The Exoduswhere and when did it happen, the Church Basement. These classes are for those interested evidence that Israel's Egyptian captivity occurred during in learning more about the Church and seeking to become the reign of some foreign born Pharaohs called the Catholic, but all are welcome to come and learn more Hyksos, the coming to power of a “new” pharaoh named about our Faith.

DISCOVER A DEEPER RELATIONSHIP Adults to Share Their Faith WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT This fall we need folks who The Men of St. John Ministry invite you to join them this Fall for a new Wednesday are willing to substitute in a morning program. The Wild Goose is a 14 part video series brought to you by faith formation class. nationally renowned Fr. Dave Pivonka. Please think about serving “The Wild Goose is a work of St. John parish in this the Holy Spirit, which is way. Classes meet from awakening in the hearts of 9:45 to 10:45 am on all those participating God’s Sundays during the school love and transforming power. year. If you, or someone This is a love that has been you know, would be revealed to us by Jesus interested in teaching and Christ and that leads us to our heavenly Father. As you walk through this series I will sharing their Catholic continually be praying that you will encounter the Holy Spirit and that the Spirit will breathe faith , please contact Lois life into your very being.” Fr. Dave Mersmann, This Wednesday morning men’s program is as follows: Breakfast at 6:00 am , a short lmersmann@saint video at 6:30 am with discussion following and ending by 7:25 am . This is a great johns.net or 785843 opportunity to grow in the knowledge of our faith and to spend time with our fellow 0109 . Teachers need to Christian brothers. The atmosphere is very relaxed and all are welcome. Please invite a Virtus trained or agree to friend to join us. This fourteen week program will start Wednesday September 12. No attend a Virtus session registration needed. For more information contact Kent Beisner @ before September 11 . PAGE 4 • WWW.SJEVANGELIST.COM • ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC PARISH • LAWRENCE, KANSAS SAINT JOHN SCHOOL CYO information for 2018-19 school year The 201819 school year has begun, and CYO activities will begin soon. This is a parishwide activity, so any parish children in third thru eighth grade may participate. Parent volunteers are needed to coach for each grade to participate. This year St. John will offer the following activities: Girls Volleyball Registration open. We have coaches for fourth and sixth grade. Practice times are to be determined. Check www.cyojwa.org for fees Boys and Girls Cross Country Registration open. Coaches are needed. Practice times are Schedule your to be determined. Check www.cyojwa.org for visit fees. Visit online at: sjevangelist.com/ school , call 785 8439511 or Participant must be registered with CYO of email Mrs. Pat Newton, Principal, Johnson and Wyandotte Co. Organization. at: newton@saintjohns.net for Parents will need to go to: www.cyojwa.org and more information and to schedule proceed to the registration page. All payments a tour for you and your student! St. must be made on this website. (Scholarship John Catholic School has classes information available on CYO website). from preschool through eighth Participants must complete a preparticipation grade. See our web page for physical evaluation form from in order to participate. Parents are responsible for St. John Preschool scheduling their child for a physical with their family doctor or other medical Is Now Enrolling! establishment that provides sports physicals for kids. All teams are made based on the grade level of the participants, and there must be a parent volunteer willing to coach. Please contact 7858439511 or Experience is not necessary; you just need to bring a positive attitude and desire to visit: www.sjevangelist.com/ help our parish children become better people. Coaches generally meet the first week school for more info! Classes of school to work out a practice schedule. Parents of new athletes are expected to offered: attend a Play Like a Champion Workshop. (Website states – Dates coming TuesThurs AM soon!). Coaches must also attend a Virtus course. If you are interested in coaching MonWedFri AM one of St. John’s CYO teams, please contact Father Jeff by email frjeff@saint MonFri AM MonFri PM

St. John School Benefit Auction Please make plans to join us for the 35th Annual St. John Benefit Auction! This gala event will take place on Saturday, November 3 . Events include a silent auction, live auction, a catered dinner and dancing. The year’s auction will provide funds to upgrade school security system for the safety of our children and the parish community. This is our largest fundraiser of the year so please plan to attend!

St. John Auction VIP Parking Pass Raffle Skip the stress of finding the perfect parking spot, enter to win an annual VIP parking pass at St. John! Raffle tickets are just $25 each. Proceeds will be used to complete projects in the new St. John Performing Arts Center.

Family Fun Night Friday, November 2 Bring your family and join the school community for a FREE night of FUN , space adventure style! Family fun night will include kids games, crafts and shopping at the Friday night auction! Dinner will be available for purchase in the church basement.

Purchase Auction and raffle tickets Through the auction office via paper order form (at the back of the church) or online at http://saint johns.maestroweb.com/ . Via PushPay by texting “stjohncc” to 77977 or using your PushPay account (just select Auction 2018 or Auction Raffle Tickets under funds)

If attending the auction is not in your plans, please consider donating your time, talent or treasure! Donations can be WWW.SJEVANGELIST.COM • ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC PARISH • LAWRENCE, KANSAS • PAGE 5 PAGE 6 • WWW.SJEVANGELIST.COM • ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC PARISH • LAWRENCE, KANSAS Parish Directory Available

Please pick up your copy of the 201819 St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Parish Resource Directory. They are located at both entrances of the church and has the latest information regarding all church ministries and contact information. Parishioner information is what was on file as of the May 25 deadline. Please only one copy per family.

WWW.SJEVANGELIST.COM • ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC PARISH • LAWRENCE, KANSAS • PAGE 7 PARISH NEWS & EVENTS YARD SALE TO BENEFIT HIS HANDS CHURCH STEPS PROJECT A yard sale on Saturday, September 22 at 705 Mississippi His Hands has had a request for in Street, will benefit the Church Steps Project! Please sort home help from a parishioner who has through your belongings and set aside items to donate to this had a recent hip fracture who needs yard sale. Items can be dropped off on the front porch the day help with light housework and cooking before the sale. (We cannot manage big furniture or truckloads in the home. If you can help, please of items). Leftover items will be handled thoughtfully. Call Nora contact Susan Tabor at 7858659949 Murphy at: 7853310421 , or email: [email protected] for or at: [email protected] and more info or to volunteer to help with the sale. she will provide further information.

ooking to be spiritually renewed, develop a deeper relationship with Our Merciful Savior, and grow in holiness? Join us from L 8:3010 am on Saturdays September 8, 15, 22 and October 6, we’ll individually read about and reflect on four great Marian giants: St. Louis de Montfort, St. , Blessed , and John Paul II. They’ll teach us the secrets to drawing closer to the Heart of Jesus through the Heart of Mary . In our weekly Saturday meetings 8:3010 am at St. John’s Church basement, we’ll watch a 30 minute video by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, share insights within breakout groups and create a liveable focus. The Retreat concludes on October 7 with Consecration to Jesus after the 8:30 am Mass. Pick up a flyer in the vestibule or at the table by the Adoration Chapel for more information. Contact Alma Lahm at 913219 4404 to enroll so you will have materials .

A Getaway for Self-Renewal Join us Wednesday, September 12 from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm for a day away at Sophia Center on the grounds of Mount St. Scholastica in Atchison. The day will help you attend to your own health and wellbeing so you can be there for others in your life. Led by Sr. Linda Zahner, OSB, the day will include a guided group meditation period and your choice of one 30minute session for massage, reflexology, contemplative healing touch, or spiritual direction. Come recharge your batteries at this Getaway for SelfRenewal! For more information or to register, call 9133606173 or visit the Sophia Spirituality Center Web site at: www.sophiaspiritualitycenter.org .

Daughters of Isabella St. Jude Circle meets on the second Monday of each month in Holy Family Hall at Corpus Christi, at 7:00 pm. The Daughters of Isabella is one of the largest organizations of Catholic Women of the United States and Canada. Every day, we strive to live our motto of Unity, Friendship and Charity. We invite women of all Lawrence parishes to join us as we gather for religious, social and charitable experiences. If you need additional information, and/or would like to join us in the coming month, please contact Regent Dorothy Henley at 7857661158.

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ST. JOHN’S CAFÉ SEPTEMBER 9 ST. JOHN ON TAP St. John Café returns Sunday, September 9 after the The next St. John on Tap 8:30 am Mass. Join us for good coffee, pastries, and will be September 14 conversation about any topic of the faith. Bring you from 5:007:00 pm in the questions or just Parish Office . Want to come for fellowship dig deep into your Catholic and to learn Faith? Want to have more. All challenging theological parishioners are and philosophical welcome to attend conversation about what it our gatherings! St. means to be a Catholic? This is the place for you! All are John’s Café is held in welcome! the St. John Bosco Good beer and snacks provided. Must be 21 or older. Room located in the

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

The Knights of Columbus regularly meet on the second Thursday of each month in the basement of St. John the Evangelist Church. Social and dinner, provided by the Knights, beginning at 6:30 pm . The meeting begins at 7:00 pm .

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Ways you can serve at St. John Lawrence Lifechain Did you knowSt. John has over 60 ministries to The annual allofLawrence Lifechain will be held from become involved in throughout the year! Many of them 12:302:00 pm, Sunday, October 7 , at the intersection of are low commitment, but make a huge impact on our Iowa and 23rd Street (park in recreation parking lots on community. There are a couple of ministries for which northwest corner). Signs will be provided, or just come to additional support could be used. pray and stand witness to the dignity of the human person St. John Café Hospitality Minister This ministry is most from conception to natural death! Rain or shine we will Sundays from 9:3011am (SeptemberMay) and is a stand! place people can go to explore any question of their faith. We promise good coffee, pastries, and Rosary Rally in KCMO conversation! We are looking for Hospitality Ministers to For Our Lady of Fatima provide pastries, prepare coffee, and cleanup Please join us for the September Holy Rosary Rally in afterwards. That is it! The commitment can be as Honor of Our Lady of Fatima—which will be held on frequent as once per month or once every two months. Sunday September 9 from 3:00 4:15 pm at Cathedral Family Events Help We have many events for our of the , 416 West families and children throughout the year including: Trunk 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105. We or Treat, Saint Nick Party, Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Vigil, will pray the Joyful, Sorrowful and May Crowning and many more. We always need people Glorious mysteries of the Holy Rosary who can help leading up to and the day of these fun followed by Benediction and the events. Again, your commitment is as little or as much as opportunity for attendees to enroll in the you would like to help! Brown Scapular. For driving instructions or future dates Please contact Samantha Romero at: sromero@saint for the Kansas City monthly Holy Rosary rallies, please johns.net or 7858430109 if you have questions or visit: www.rosaryrallieskc.org. would like to serve.

Couple to Couple League Postpartum NFP Class The Couple to Couple League (CCL), one of the largest providers of Natural Family Planning (NFP) services in the United States, announces a class with a Postpartum Student Guide on the return of fertility after childbirth. There is a moderate course fee for this supplemental class in using the SymptoThermal Method of NFP during the postpartum period. The class takes place at St. John on Wednesday, September 19, at 6:30 pm. For more info about this or other CCL classes in the metro area, including selfpaced online classes, call Shannon or John Rasmussen at 7857491015 . Registration is required at: www.ccli.org.

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Parish Prayer List Mass Intentions: Sept 10-Sept 16 The “Prayer List” includes the most recent information Monday: 7:30am ...... Jaunita Bailey† that the Simon Parish Center has about a parishioner Tuesday: 7:30am ...... Cyril Foote, Sr.† and/or their family member. Contact the Center to Wednesday: 7:30am ...... Mary Costabile† request someone for the “Prayer List” and be sure to Thursday: 7:30am...... Jerry Nelson update the Center monthly regarding their condition or Friday: 7:30am ...... Joe Stockman† Saturday: 8:00am ...... Theophilus Obiefule Frank Acinger , brother of Jerry Nelson Bernadette West Theophilus Obiefule 4:30pm ...... Allen Otter Justice Allensworth , Allan Otter , brother of Sunday : 7:00am ...... Mersmann† daughter of Nicole Norb Otter 8:30am ...... Ramon Romero† Allensworth Anthony Pawlicki , Gayla Barnes , friend of brother of Fred & 11:00am ...... Javier Luna Gonzalez & Jackie Monroe Cathie Pawlicki ...... Zenaida Melo Mike Born , brother of Jennifer Pfanmiller , 2:00pm (Sp.) ...... St. John Parish Phyllis Stone mother of Kalin Remi Brown Callewaert 5:00pm ...... Anthony Pawlicki Curtis Burns , friend of Malloy Pohrer , Joe & Bev Mater soninlaw of Carol Clare Chamberland , Von Tersch mother of Carol Kruse Sylvester Posch Mary Jane Edwards , Kathy Rennells mother of Linda Alexander Eva Ricketts , mother of MINISTERS Sept 15– Sept 16 & Scott Edwards Ingrid Hartman Joanne Feist , friend of Darlene Rodgers Lectors Ginny Short Jon Rossillon Saturday Hope Freund Mick Schurer Ed Garza 4:30pm ...... M Powell, A Sellet Julia Scott, friend of Sunday Auntie Dee, aunt to the Monica Cordova Hadl Family Mary Kay Seidl , sister of 7:00am ...... M Delaney, D Saunders Buddy Hadl , brother of Loretta Seidl 8:30am ...... S Goodwin, J Robinson Shirley Steffen Gerald Simon 11:00am ...... C Bial, S Tabor Lonna Hamm , daughter Meyer Sneed , son of 5:00pm ...... B Walter, T Edgecomb of Larry & Martha Taylor & Melissa Hamm Sneed Mary Hane Brian Soza , son of Peggy Harders , niece of Joseph Soza Altar Servers Norb & Jeanette Cameron Stupansky , Saturday Otter friend of Kathy Dianne Hofmann 4:30pm ...... A Mattes Colson Sunday Bob Holek Helen Tabone Connie Jensen , friend of Jack Taylor, brother of 7:00am ...... L Alexander, F Alexander Steve & Tammy Daniel Taylor 8:30am ...... R Dvorske, N Enyinnaya Buckner Chuck Umscheid Albert Jones 11:00am ...... J Malin, J Kramer Fleda Umscheid 5:00pm ...... L Hartwick, L Hartwick Michael Jones Mary Vannicola Thomas Kincaid , Cindy Vasquez , sister of nephew of Nicole Gina Hodges Allensworth Theresa Wells Jack Lowery , friend of Susan Williams Cantors Fleda & Chuck Jon Yarnell Saturday Umscheid Margaret Zarlengo , Diana Matthews 4:30pm ...... L & J Brensing sister of Pat Johnson Sunday Ed Medrano Zackary Messerly , IN MEMORIAM 7:00am ...... M Steichen nephew of Debra CYRIL FOOTE, SR. & 8:30am ...... A Koster Bradley TIM MANIEZ Leo Nau

Eucharistic Ministers Readings for the week of Sept 9 Saturday Sunday: Is 35:47a/Ps 146:7, 89, 910 [1b]/Jas 2:15/Mk 4:30pm ...... D Depenbusch, D & K Guth, 7:3137 ...... J Halderman, L Heiserman, A Hewitt Monday: 1 Cor 5:18/Ps 5, 56, 7, 12 [9]/Lk 6:611 Sunday Tuesday: 1 Cor 6:111/Ps 149:1b2, 34, 56a and 9b [cf. 4]/Lk 7:00am ...... M Heath, B Menke, B Osborne 6:1219 8:30am ...... S Galarza Liu, E GrobCreasey, D Hoss, Wednesday: 1 Cor 7:2531/Ps 45:1112, 1415, 1617 [11]/Lk 6:20 ...... J Huss, M Ice, C Johnson, T Kempf 26 11:00am ...... C Buchheister, B DeWitt, C & D Ehrlich, ...... J Evers, S Goodwin, P Gripka Thursday: 1 Cor 8:1b7, 1113/Ps 139:1b3, 1314ab, 23 5:00pm ...... L Brey, S File, C Garcia, 24 [24b]/Lk 6:2738 ...... A Hill, R Houle, M LeGresley Friday: Nm 21:4b9/Ps 78:12, 3435, 3637, 38 [cf. 7b]/ Phil 2:611/Jn 3:1317

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Nicolás escuchó este sabio consejo. Se dedicó a arrancar LA FE SE PUEDE ALIMENTAR las malezas, los cardos y las hierbas y después preparó el Hermano, a veces te sientes triste o con necesidad de terreno con el mayor entusiasmo posible. Así consiguió una Dios, ven yo te puedo acompañar a orar, nos podemos cosecha que, sin costarle un centavo, proveyó ver en la Iglesia o en la oficina. Estoy para ayudarte. generosamente a sus necesidades y a las de su familia. Oro por todos, bendiciones María Mota. Preparacion al matrimonio por la Iglesia Catolica, solo para parejas que viven juntos y tienen ninos. Adultos que necesitan los sacramentos de REUNIONES DE BIBLIA confirmacion y primera communion. En la oficina de la Iglesia

Miercoles 7:00 pm, Viernes 7:00 pm. CATECISMO EN ESPANOL Sabados 11:00 am sólo para Las Inscripciones son en agosto y en mayo. Por favor mujeres. para mas informacion llamar a Maria Mota. Sabados 6:00 pm hombres y mujeres.

Domingo 7:00 pm to do adulto. LAS LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA DEL 9 DE SEPTIEMBRE Elige que día puedes asistir. Domingo: Is 35, 47/Sal 146, 7. 89. 910 [1]/Sant 2, 1 5/Mc 7, 3137 Lunes: 1 Cor 5, 18/Sal 5. 56. 7. 12 [9]/Lc 6, 611 Martes: 1 Cor 6, 111/Sal 149, 12. 34. 56 y 9 [cfr. 4]/ Lc 6, 1219 Miércoles: 1 Cor 7, 2531/Sal 45, 1112. 1415. 1617 [11]/Lc 6, 2026 Jueves: 1 Cor 8, 17. 1113/Sal 139, 13. 1314. 2324 [24]/Lc 6, 2738 Viernes: Nm 21, 49/Sal 78, 12. 3435. 3637. 38 [cfr. 7]/Flp 2, 611/Jn 3, 1317 Sábado: 1 Cor 10, 1422/Sal 116, 1213. 1718 [17]/Jn 19, 2527 o Lc 2, 3335 Domingo siguiente: Is 50, 59/Sal 116, 12. 34. 56. 8 9 [9]/Sant 2, 1418/Mc 8, 2735

PAGE 12 • WWW.SJEVANGELIST.COM • ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC PARISH • LAWRENCE, KANSAS FOCUS ON THE WORD Understanding Scripture Patriot Day esus ? went by way of Sidon ? into the district hree months after the September 11, 2001, of the Decapolis." For most of Jesus' ministry, attack on the United States, President he remains in Galilee and areas with a George W. Bush signed into law a bill J predominantly Jewish population. Today, T designating September 11 as Patriot Day. however, we see Jesus traveling through a Not to be confused with Patriots' Day, an heavily pagan area. This makes the utterance of faith April holiday in today's Gospel all the more astounding. "He has in some New England states done all things well." celebrating the first shots fired at In this story, a deaf man is brought Lexington and Concord. Patriot to Jesus. This man is not without Day honors the nearly 3,000 community! Despite communication people who lost their lives on the difficulties due to a speech morning of September 11, 2001. impediment, his people bring him Flags are flown at halfstaff before Jesus. Jesus lays hands throughout the country, and a upon the man and commands his moment of silence is observed broken body to change. "'Be at 8:46 am Eastern time, the opened!' Immediately the man's minute the first plane struck the ears were opened, his speech impediment was North Tower of the World Trade removed, and he spoke plainly." The community is Center in New York. While stunned. They can't stop telling the story. The more Memorial Day and similar state Jesus asks them to settle down, the more they observances honor those who have given their lives in proclaim! The Jewish people expected a Messiah but a service to their country, Patriot Day is unique in that it Messiah with very particular qualifications. The Greeks honors first responders as well as the many civilians and pagans anticipated no such savior. There were no who died on that day. expectations to meet. They had a special capacity to be completely, utterly surprised. Grandparents Day Blessing As Catholics, it can be easy to become accustomed to God our Father, the songs and the prayers, to the routine of religious you create all things in this world education dropoffs and Sunday Mass attendance. By as gifts for your created beings. now, we may have very particular expectations. When This day is made holy was the last time you allowed yourself to be surprised by the presence of new life, by God? Sometimes we are all like the deaf man in made real by the love of spouses today's Gospel. God wants to speak to us, but we can't and their collaboration with you. hear clearly. In your prayer this week, go before God On this day bless all grandparents honestly. Give yourself permission to drop your and their grandchildren. expectations and assumptions. Ask Him to renew your May they both praise you faith to show you how, in your life, "He has done all for their place in the world. things well." We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

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By Scott Anderson, Social Concerns Committee vouring property and areas the size of many states. I don’t think frequent 100year flooding from hurricanes is OK, What Kind of a Planet Do We Want? and displaced populations is something all of us seem to fear. Ninetyseven percent of the climate scientists say hen we vote our elected officials into that it is real, all too real. I fear there are not enough peo office we want to believe that they ple championing action to bring our fellows on the other have the best interests of the whole side of the aisle on board to make this a priority for our people at heart. In a democracy, if national umpires. W we don’t believe this, we must do what is necessary to invoke change. My values demand that our most fundamental task, our highest priority, must be preserving our life nurturing planet If our elected officials are well intended, it is always possible they in a healthy respectful way. I’m retired, I don’t have con may not have been exposed to the best information. They may be servative forces threatening my views. The truly coura unclear on the priorities that matter to their constituents and shift geous are those who speak up even when they have those focus in favor of perceived priorities. forces looming.

Major change, to address climate change, depends on our As our journalists tell us; truth is hard, truth is hidden, truth nation’s umpires, the federal government. We must em must be pursued. And the truth is hard to hear, it’s rarely brace them. If we are concerned enough about this seri simple, it isn’t so obvious, but it is necessary. Dr. ous issue, we must work to make it a priority. A top prior Katharine Hayhoe an evangelical climate scientist at Texas ity! The top national priority! Your involvement is key. It Tech teaches climate lobbyists that too much scare and just cannot happen unless we get involved. To help our people give up hope and stop trying to bring about officials be the leaders and public educators they need to change. It is a balancing act and it takes serious engage be on the climate issue we need to first build relationships ment. with them. A good relationship demands on consistent respectfulness and legitimate sharing of information. And At Citizen’s Climate Lobby, we’re committed to building the nonpartisan to keep our words from sounding offensive. political will for the climate solutions we all need. As em powered citizens, we talk with neighbors, friends, and local Before we go to our Congressmen and Senators, how do officials about how national climate action can help ensure we negotiate among ourselves for the better futures we a healthy future while strengthening the American econ seek? How do we get ourselves on board to help act on omy by ushering in a vibrant time of clean energy innova climate change? Maybe it’s about articulating values, and tion. about sharing, fairly, the only planet we have with one an other and the rest of life on earth. The planet we make will If you would like to be a part of this committee, or if you reflect the people we are. All seven and a half billion of have questions about its upcoming work, or if you’d like to us. participate in ministry to persons with disability but don’t want to be on the parish committee, please contact Susan I like normal winter and spring seasons. Abnormal is be Tabor, who has been designated the parish advocate by coming the new normal. I cringe at outsized wild fires de the Archdiocese. You may contact her by phone at 785

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