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St. John Catholic Church St. John Catholic Church The Transfiguration of the Lord 501 Adair Street, Adair, IA 50002 August 6, 2017 A Reflection on Today’s Readings... The readings for today, the Feast second half of the vision goes on to is heard, “This is my beloved Son, of the Transfiguration, begin in the describe the advent of Jesus Christ with whom I am well pleased; Old Testament Book of Daniel. and how He “received dominion, listen to Him.” This scared Peter, Daniel was an honorable man, a glory, and kingship” from God. “His James, and John so much so that prophet, probably born of nobility. dominion is an everlasting domin- they fell prostrate on the ground. He was taken captive in his early ion that shall not be taken away, Jesus touched them and told teenage years along with three His kingship shall not be de- them not to be afraid. When the other young men. Each of these stroyed.” There is no doubt of Jesus disciples opened their eyes, Jesus young men stood firm in their Christ’s power. Moving along into was the only person they saw. convictions and eventually im- the Epistle of 2 Peter, we are After all of this excitement, Jesus Mass Times* pressed the king. These men greeted as “beloved”. When you leads the men back down the would gain stature in the king’s speak to someone this way, you mountain and tells them, “Do not Sunday: court but would also endure trials - intend to tell them what is good tell the vision to anyone until the 7:30am you might remember the stories of and honest and true. What we are Son of Man has been raised from the Fiery Furnace, Daniel in the about to read is the eyewitness the dead.” (One would think that Rosary & Confessions Lion’s Den, or even the lyrics of an account of what Peter and the would be a difficult thing to keep 8am Mass old Johnny Cash ballad: “...they other Apostles saw for themselves quiet!) So, we have read about 10am Mass at Stuart wouldn’t bend, they wouldn’t bow, at the baptism of Jesus: the decla- visions, miraculous sightings, the Tuesday: 6pm Mass at Stuart they wouldn’t burn.” But we’ll ration from God that Jesus is His tremendous power and kingship leave those stories for another beloved Son with whom He is well of our Lord, and eyewitness testi- Wednesday: day. In Daniel 7 we read about a pleased. “We heard this ourselves monials as to Jesus’ Divinity. 8:30am Mass vision he saw that depicted the when we were with Him on the holy Daniel spoke also of His Divinity. “Ancient One” (God) seated on a mountain.” The Gospel, then, tells The Holy Spirit, descended on Thursday: throne, wearing bright, white cloth- us that Jesus led Peter, James, and Jesus twice, declaring His Divinity. 6:30pm Mass ing; the hair on his head was as John up a high, holy mountain and We can have no doubt that Jesus white as wool; and there were He was transfigured right before IS the Son of God, and we need to Friday: 8:30am at Stuart countless (angels) ministering to their eyes! A few lines later, Peter - do what He asks. Even Mary, His Him. We also see three phrases stating the obvious - says, “Lord, it Mother, told the servants at the 1st Saturdays: 8:30am at Stuart which use “fire”: flames of fire is good that we are here.” At this wedding at Cana: “Do what He *Always Check Weekly (purging), burning fire (judgment), time Moses and Elijah had ap- tells you.” Simple command - Calendar for Any Changes and stream of fire (energy). Fire is peared to them. The disciples of- awesome results! used many times throughout fered to make a place for the three Scripture to paint a mental image men: Moses, Elijah, and Jesus. - Brenda Wedemeyer, Bulletin Editor Inside this issue: of the action being taken. The Once again the voice from heaven ABC’s cont’d 2 ABC’s of Fostering Vocations -USCCB.ORG Can We Help You? 2 (cont’d from last week) Quiz your children and Remember in prayer by Finance Report 2 discuss with them stories name those who minister Pray for the seminarians of calls in Scripture (e.g., to your family and include 3 of the diocese by name if Diocesan Events Mary’s response to God in in your family prayers pe- you can find out their Luke 1:26-39, Jesus’ call- titions for those called to Resource Websites 3 names; you may want to ing the Apostles in Mat- priesthood and conse- “spiritually adopt” one of Save the Date... 3 thew 4:18-22, etc.) crated life. them. Parish Info/Calendar 4 (cont’d on page 2) Page 2 St. John Catholic Church 501 Adair Street, Adair, IA 50002 ABC’s of Fostering Vocations (cont’d from Page 1) -USCCB.ORG Set aside a “family time” each week about the priests, sisters, brothers, Utilize opportunities to share your for kids to talk about what is hap- and deacons in your parish and vocation as parents: what you pening in their lives. Let them share share with your children the stories value, how you came to that deci- about their day. of the priests or sisters who have sion, and the importance of faith in inspired you and how (e.g., priest at your life. Share the story of your own voca- your wedding, or baptized your tional choice with your children. child, priests or religious from Visit Churches and Shrines while on Celebrate the occasion of your wed- school, etc.). vacation and offer prayers together ding anniversary as you share the as a family. story of your vocation to married life. Tell your children how you chose your particular profession. Who Witness to your own vocation by Talk about your family’s ethnic or helped you form your decision? telling stories about how you fell in cultural heritage at supper, while love. Let the children see the love driving in the car, or at some other Use books and videos to familiarize and care that parents have for time when family members are all your children with saints who are each other. together. Pass along memories of priests or vowed religious. Use cultural aspects of holiday and other these lives of the saints as a spring- XYZ The end of the alphabet, but celebrations that you remember. board for discussion on these life- certainly not the end of ways or styles. ideas to foster vocations at home! Talk positively and enthusiastically What can we do for you? If you would like a visit To Request Prayer: Need a Sacrament? from Father: If you would like to request prayer Baptisms: contact the church office to set a date; if you are first-time par- Father Ray is available to visit the for someone in need, you may call ents, you will need instruction prior to sick and the homebound generally Adella Vogl (641-742-5277) for the Baptism. during the week. If you would like the telephone prayer chain or a visit from Father, please call the email the office at Weddings: Be sure to contact the Church office to set up a time: [email protected] church office to request a date at 515-523-1943. for an electronic prayer chain least six months prior to the wedding. communication. Father will need to meet with the couple for counsel/marriage prep. Pray for Volunteers Parish Business & Finance Volunteers are needed to drive Veter- July 30th Collection This week’s income: ans from Adair County $661.25 to appointments in Regular Tithes: $661.25 This week’s expenses: Des Moines or, occasionally, to Children’s Collection: $0.00 $278.30 Omaha. Mileage will be paid. Please contact Rich Schaecher at Building Fund: $50.00 ADA Balance Due: $1,230.00 the Adair County Dept. of Veter- ($6,015 pd/ $7,245 goal) Special: $0.00 ans’ Affairs at 641-743-2656. Repair Fund Bal: $2,850.12 Please leave a message. 501 Adair Street, Adair, IA 50002 St. John Catholic Church Page 3 Diocesan Events Anniversary Masses On the mass is open to all families encing after the loss of your West Side Join us for our an- who would like to honor and spouse. Let us walk with you nual anniversary Mass. On celebrate marriage. To regis- on the healing process. For Sept. 3 during the 10:30 a.m. ter, call or email Adam Storey more information, contact Mass at St. Mary Parish in at [email protected] or Dana Reed at 515-975-3745, Guthrie Center, Bishop Pates 515-237-5056. On the East Mike Losee at 515-360-8268, will be honoring those couples Side Aug. 20 during the 10 or Father Bob Schoemann at in our diocese who have cele- a.m. Mass at St. Augustin Par- 515-418-1938. brated a milestone anniver- ish in Des Moines. sary in the last year with a re- Find a Mass Don’t take a ception to follow. A certificate Beginning Experience Stop by vacation from God! While of blessing is available with our Open House at St. you’re on vacation, check out registration for couples cele- Augustin Parish Hall on MassTimes.org brating milestone anniversa- Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. and meet and find the ries (5-year increments and others who are divorced, nearest church 50+ years). Reserved seating widowed or separated. We and Mass times.
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