stjohn-catholic.org Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 11, 2016

INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK MASS TIMES Saturday Vigil, 5:30 pm* The challenge we face today is to love as Sunday 7:30 am, 9:00 am*, God loves. Often, our way of loving dif- 11:30 am*, fers greatly from God's way. Our way of 5:30 pm* loving can be burdened with demands and expectations. When we love, we Daily & See “Masses For sometimes seek love in return. Some- Holy Days The Week” times we allow our weaknesses and *NURSERY AVAILABLE needs to color how we love or taint love SACRAMENT SCHEDULE with conditions. Our goal is to love un- PENANCE conditionally with boundless mercy. Saturday 4:00-5:00 pm Wednesday 5:00-6:00 pm ~ Readings ~ BAPTISM PREP CLASS Week of September 11, 2016 Contact Dr. Harry Kocurek THE PARABLE OF THE LOST COIN Sun. Twenty-Fourth Sunday MATRIMONY “In just the same way, I tell you, there will be Ordinary Time Contact at least six rejoicing among the angels of God Ex 32:7-11, 13-14; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, months in advance over one sinner who repents.” 17, 19; 1 Tm 1:12-17; Lk 15:1-32 or ANOINTING OF THE SICK --Luke 15:10 15:1-10 First Friday 7:30 am & 5:30 pm Mon. The Most Holy Name of Mary 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33; Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, PARISH STAFF Music Director ST ELIZABETH ANN SETON 10, 17; Lk 7:1-10 Office 405-340-0691 Barbara Meiser x117 CATHOLIC SCHOOL Tues. , Bishop and Fax 405-340-5715 Accountant 405-348-5364 Pastor Lynda Hearn x113 CHILD DEVELOPMENT 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Ps 100:1b-2, Rev. Ray Ackerman Accountant Assistant CENTER 3, 4, 5; Lk 7:11-17 Associate Pastors Angela Holt x145 405-340-1789 • Fax 348-0762 Wed. The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Rev. Linh Bui Facilities Manager Director Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-35, 36 Rev. Larok O. Martin Anne Keef x108 Eva Nagykaldi x130 -37, 38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Outreach/Evangelization Communications/Stewardship ELEMENTARY RE Thurs. Our Lady of Sorrows Deacon Gary Peterson x110 Stephanie Graham x112 405-340-9281 1 Cor 15:1-11; Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab- Prison Ministry Receptionist/Parish Treasurer TOTAL YOUTH MINISTRY 17, 28; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Deacon Roy Forsythe Nadine Brestel x100 405-705-2181 Fri. Cornelius, , and , 405-706-4051 Nursery Coordinator OUTREACH Bishop, Martyrs Pastoral Associate Mary Jo Fischer x125 Outreach/Direct Assistance/ 1 Cor 15:12-20; Ps 17:1bcd, 6-7, 8b, Dr. Harry A. Kocurek x109 Counseling Samaritan House - 42 E 9th and 15; Lk 8:1-3 Office Manager Mary Brenner 405-359-8539 405-216-7554 Sat. Saint , Bishop Marsha Hoegger x107 Parish Nurse Coordinator Outreach Coordinator and Doctor of the Church Business Manager Marilyn Seiler x197 Amy Dennis x115 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Ps 56:10c-12, Jennifer Dolf x114 UCO Catholic Student Center EMERGENCY CALLS ONLY 13-14; Lk 8:4-15 John Axtell 405-341-6300 405-330-7509 Sun. Twenty-Fifth Sunday Ordinary Time Am 8:4-7; Ps 113:1-2, 4-6, 7-8; 1 Tm MISSION STATEMENT 2:1-8; Lk 16:1-13 or 16:10-13 We are a Catholic Christian Community, called to be faithful, caring, enthusiastic disciples. We build up the Kingdom of God by worshiping and praising Him, proclaiming the Adoration of The Good News of Jesus Christ in word and witness, giving loving service to our neighbor and strengthening the parish community. 24 hours a day / 7 days a week

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DAILY MASSES WITH INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK A GLIMPSE OF THE WEEK AHEAD Sunday 11 Sunday 11 7:30 am + Christopher Zamboni 8:00 am Knights Pancakes Great Hall 9:00 am People of the Parish 10:15 am E RE Classes RE Classrooms 10:15 am Adult Sunday School SEAS Library 11:30 am + Lorena Neighbors 11:30 am Children’s Liturgy Commons 5:30 pm + Dick Feuerborn 6:45 pm Life Teen (Casino Night) Youth Center Monday 12 7:30 am + Harry Tom O’Brien 7:00 pm EPIC Story of the Church Council Room Monday 12 Tuesday 13 7:30 am + Julie Lawrence 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study Commons Wednesday 14 7:30 am + Arland Perkins 5:00 pm Tai Ji Quan Gathering Space Thursday 15 7:30 am + Dick Feuerborn 5:00 pm Formation Meeting Board Room 8:15 am + Jim & Mary Catherine 7:00 pm Study of The Mass Meeting Room Graham 7:00 pm Evangelization Meeting Council Room Friday 16 7:30 am Douglas Zamboni Tuesday 13 5:30 pm + John Grafrath 9:00 am Momnipotent Council Room Saturday 17 7:30 am Mary Lou Surprenant 10:00 am Mom’s Group Meeting Room 5:30 pm + Walt Brown 12:00 pm Keenagers Commons Sunday 18 7:30 am + Paul T. Krispin, Sr. 7:00 pm Mom’s Group Council Room 9:00 am People of the Parish 7:00 pm RCIA Great Hall 11:30 am de Dios & Perez Family Wednesday 14 5:30 pm + Jan Mollman 9:30 am Peter: Cornerstone Study Council Room 10:00 am Timeout Commons St John’s Family Chalice Ministry begins this weekend. The 5:00 pm Code of Conduct Training Great Hall Family Chalice Ministry is part of our liturgical celebration. 5:30 pm E RE Classes RE Classrooms Phone messages will be made to each family/individual who 5:45 pm Communications Meeting Board Room signed up the weekend of the scheduled Mass. Schedules will 6:50 pm Edge Youth Center be sent out via email two weeks before along with the com- Thursday 15 plete families/individual list and instructions. These lists can be found next to the ministry desk and monthly schedules can be 10:00 am Women’s EPIC Study Council Room found online as well. Stjohn-catholic.org 1:30 pm Artist Way Retreat Council Room 5:00 pm Tai Ji Quan Gathering Space Please join us for the 2016 Public Square -- 6:30 pm CoDA Meeting Room Rosary Crusade at 1200 Noon, Saturday, October 15th. We will gather outside at the Ten Commandments Monu- 6:30 pm Liturgy & Worship Meeting Council Room ment in the east parking lot of St. Catholic Friday 16 Church, off Boulevard. Anyone needing protection from the Saturday 17 weather can join those praying inside in the Blessed Sacrament 5:00 pm 40 Days for Life Gathering Space Chapel at the same time. Sunday 18 This is the 99th anniversary of when Our Blessed Mother 8:00 am 40 Day for Life Great Hall visited the three children in Fatima, Portugal, and requested us 10:15 am Code of Conduct Training Great Hall to pray, pray, pray. Large-scale public Rosaries were cred- ited for foiling Communist take overs in Vienna, Austria, and in 10:15 am Safe Environment Board Room Australia after WWII, and again, in Brazil in 1964. 10:15 am E RE Classes RE Classrooms Please join us through the most Holy Rosary to ask Our Lord 10:15 am Adult Sunday School SEAS Library and Our Lady for the conversion of America and pray for our 1:30 pm Being Mortal Great Hall public officials. We will be joining our prayers with an esti- 6:45 pm Life Teen Youth Center mated 15,585 Rallies across America. Any questions, please call 7:00 pm EPIC Story of the Church Council Room Cindy Suenram, 340-8661.

Please pray for vocations and support our Seminarians. Liturgy & Worship

Lord Jesus, we lift these people on our weekly prayer Nancy Addington Phyllis Harrington Riggar Family list up to you: You are the healer of the sick, who raised the dead to life. We praise you for the faith you Drew Ammons Steven Hayden Katie Ross give us to keep on hoping and praying for those who Mary Anderson * Calder Edith Samaniego are ill. Listen to the silent tears of those who weep within as they Bill Armor Hendrickson Von & Linda Savary yearn to see their loved ones made whole again. Your healing was the center of your earthly message. May we continue to pray Roman Baez Carrol Hochman Tom Scherm for those who are sick, and may your inner peace come to us all. Marilyn Barnett Rose Hoegger Roland - Peggy Amen. (Adapted from: Living Faith) Bernard Keith Don Hoffman Schmidt Behara Lester Hogue Edward May They Rest In God’s Peace Liz Benedict Kayla Hunter Schultingkemper Chloe Biddle Stan Kelley Zelma Kelley Schultz Diane Sumner ~ Mother of Shea Sumner Daniel Black JR Kelm Mike Seikel Thomas F McAndrew ~ Father of Tom McAndrew Margarita Blanco Stephen Kendall Amy Shaver Murphy Bourgeois Pat Kennedy Larry Sherwood Remember in your prayers, Bertha Bradley Fr Kolb Joe Sperone those currently serving our Country. Harold Brenner Sarah Koss Linda Spreacker Dick Brumage Duane Kosters Rita St Aubin Kody Buntyn Kayla Hunter Lillian Steelman We can do no great things; only Barbara Burdette Fr. Marvin Leven Cindy Suenram small things with great love. Bob Byers Loveland Carolyn Taylor --Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Mario Calbone Shawn Malone Teteras Tommy Callegan Betsy Marshall Margaret Tharp The Rosary is prayed every weekday (and Satur- Pat Campbell Rose Mary Larry Thrower days) in the Daily Mass Chapel following the 7:30am Thurman & Malba McAllister Dru Titchener Mass. Caperton Rosemary Tom Jess Cardenas McLauchlin Paulita Treviño HELP support St John's Adoration of JESUS - EVERYONE Richard Chesley Rusty McLaughlin Trish Tuepker is WELCOME Dee Corley Stephanie Rosalee Turk Wesley Creger McLaughlin Jean Tuzzo What's the big deal? "The love of God and neighbor, the great- est commandment, is expressed in, and is the fruit of, Eucharis- Joe Croswait McWilliams Family Barbara Verhulst * tic worship." (Pope Saint John Paul II). And "it is impossible in Dan Culkin Darlington Peggy Wallace human terms to exaggerate the importance of being in adora- Bob Curley Mundende Louise Werner tion before the ." ( Father John Hardon) Bernice Dodds Grace Mundende Yvonne Williams * In fact, it is SO important that "a Holy Hour of adoration has Milt Donaghey Morey Sarah Myers Willit Family been approved by the Church and enriched with copious indul- Espanosa Family Ida Newton Wooden Family gences" (Pope Pius XI). The Church teaches us that making time Larry Fagan James Nocker Nancy Woodyard to spend in adoration of the True Presence of Christ "surpasses all other devotions" (St ). How? Through adoration, Diane Fowler Charolet Pahlke Jamey Zimmerman we come to know Our Lord better, we prove our love to Him, Dick Geib Chris Parker * New this week Graham Rosemarie Pelfrey we actually increase in holiness, and we receive the graces we need to go and serve God, while our adoration brings great Lela Graham Jackson Peterman good into our needy world, blessing you, your family, and com- Dara Green Fr Showry munity. This is why it is even recognized as the pinnacle of Gruenbacher Family Ponnapati evangelization: "through adoration, the Christian mysteriously Bill Hake Fern Ratliff contributes to the radical transformation of the world and to Ash Hargesheimer Jacque Reffner the sowing of the Gospel." (Pope Saint John Paul II) River Teressa Reffner Hear our Lord say, "Fear not, it is I - come spend time with Me." Adoration even affords you the perfect chance to complete Hargesheimer Jeff Richards your current bible study, just do it with Jesus! If you're willing to spend one hour with JESUS in adoration each week, please Due to space limitations, names are removed from prayer list call Cindy at 359-0578. The blessings are eternal. after three months. Please call 340-0691, if you wish to have a name added. Administration

Sacrificial Giving Report Serving in a ministry is a great privilege that comes with great responsibility. St. John’s is Collection for September 4, 2016 introducing a new Ministerial Code of Con- Parish duct, approved by the Parish Council, to serve End of August Collection …………………… $ 5,357.00 as a very clearly defined set of guidelines and Weekly Collection ……………………………... $ 42,721.48 boundaries that are designed to uphold the Weekly Budget ……...…………………….……. $ 62,715.00 integrity of all who serve in ministry here at St. John the Bap- Poor Box/Samaritan House tist. To ensure that all ministers understand behavioral ex- pectations, all who serve in a ministry will be required to End of August Collection …………………… $ 275.00 sign receipt of this Ministerial Code of Conduct before the Weekly Collection ……………...……………... $ 2,796.13 Weekly Budget ……...…………….….....…..…. $ 4,496.00 end of December. We are holding several training sessions so that all ministry leaders have the opportunity to hear about the Code and ACH and Credit Card Donations available on our website investigate methods for distributing the Code to all their www.stjohn-catholic.org by clicking on "How To Donate" at ministry volunteers. All ministry leaders should plan to at- the top right of the page. tend one of the training sessions for presenting the Ministe- More details on Parish and School Financials available on our rial Code of Conduct to ministry volunteers. All training ses- website by clicking on "Administration" then "Finance Board". sions will be approximately 30 minutes and can be attended so that you will still arrive in time for your ministry activity: Contribution Envelopes Wednesday, September 14, 2016 5:00-5:30 Great Hall Weekend of September 11: Sunday, September 18, 2016 10:15-10:45 Great Hall There will be a special diocesan collection this weekend for the flood victims in Louisiana. Disaster or Special collection enve- Monday, September 19, 2016 6:30-7:00 Great Hall lopes will be in the pews for your convenience. Tuesday, September 20, 2016 6:30-7:00 Commons Weekend of September 18: Thursday, September 29, 2016 6:30-7:00 Great Hall White - Weekly Offering Sunday, October 9, 2016 10:15-10:45 Great Hall Yellow - Poor Box / Samaritan House - Supports the Samaritan House, our local Outreach program. The Samaritan House pro- vides assistance to the homeless, hungry, jobless, and other KNIGHTS GARAGE SALE persons in need. The Knights of Columbus are having Catholic Charities Appeal - Through giving to the Catholic their annual garage sale on Sep 23 and Charities Appeal, you truly change lives. We have established 24 at the Peru House. For pickup of Giving Societies to celebrate the generosity and loyalty of do- donated items or drop off times that nors like you. Thank you for joining Catholic Charities Appeal in they can be accepted at the Peru House, please call one of the a new vision of service that is driving this year’s Appeal. people listed below. Please, no TVs. https://give.catholiccharitiesok.org/ Mike Riat 623-5620 Dale Moore 834-0765 All contribution checks, including special collection envelopes, Tom Mamer 820-2064 need to be made payable to St. John’s. Thank you for your generosity.

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

Intentions of For The Month of September: Universal: That each may contribute to the com- mon good and to the building of a society that places the human person at the center. Evangelization: That by participating in the Sac- raments and meditating on Scripture, Christians may become more aware of their mission to evangelize.

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Samaritan House Health Note from Parish Nursing Ministry 42 E. 9th Edmond, OK —Marilyn Seiler, RN-BC, Faith Community Needs: Nursing Peanut butter, Rice, Toothpaste & Shampoo Most people know that eating fruits and vegetables is important for good health, but Thank you for your continued support of our ministry of most of us still aren’t getting enough. This Sep- helping those in our community! tember is Fruits & Veggies – More Matters Month. Eating a healthy diet with plenty of vegetables and fruits can TIME OUT “ Caregivers need care, too. Time to rest, help you: relax and recharge is not a luxury, its essential.” This  Lower your risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and quote from the caregiver of one of our regular atten- some types of cancer dees highlights one of the benefits of the Time Out  Maintain or reach a healthy weight ministry. The program is specifically designed to give a respite  Keep your body strong and active to both caregivers and our star attendees. “Laughter, smiles,  Eating healthy can also help prevent obesity and high activities, warmth, and love fill the room.” All elderly living blood pressure. alone, married couples, those living with families or in a care Here are some ideas to help you and your family fit more fruits facility are welcomed! Come check us out each Wednesday and vegetables into your day: from 10AM to 1PM in the Commons. For more information  Keep a bowl of fruit handy where the whole family contact Pat Bourgeois, 330-2130. can see it.  Cut up fruits and veggies ahead of time so they’re This year’s Peru Mission Week includes Fr. Joe con- ready for quick, healthy snacks. celebrating masses over the weekend (October 1 & 2) and also  Challenge your family to try a new veggie or fruit st includes a special retreat Saturday morning October 1 from every week. 9:00AM-12:00 noon called “Something Beautiful for God – Fol-  Remember, eating more fruits and veggies can be fun lowing Jesus from St. John’s to Piura”. This retreat is for all St. – and it’s worth it! John’s Parishioners who are interested in the mission work of Piura. Concluding the weekend, there will be a BBQ dinner GRIEF SUPPORT after 5:30 PM mass on Sunday, October 2nd. St. John’s offers individual sessions for discussing the The Parish Nursing Ministry will again be offering flu vaccine death, your loss and the corresponding feelings. Call this year. Pharmacists will be available to administer the flu Mary Brenner, LPC at 359-8539 or Marilyn Seiler, RN vaccine. Contact Marilyn Seiler 340-0691, extension 197 for at 340-0691 ext. 197 for confidential sessions. Call by Septem- more information. ber 29 to register for group beginning October 10. Flu Vaccination Clinics Register online at: https://stjohn-catholic.weshareonline.org/ Sunday, October 2, 7:30 am - 1:00 pm SeasonsofHopeGriefSupportGroup and Wednesday, October 5, 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm Perú Proyecto de Amor In the Commons September Peru Shipment Questions: Marilyn Seiler, RN, 340-0691, ext. 197 Getting ready to do some Back-to-School shopping? How about picking up a few extra things for your sponsored family in Peru ''Hope is not a plan.'' JOIN US for a free screening and discus- at the same time? The deadline to have your F2F boxes at St. sion of the PBS FRONTLINE film Being Mortal. Based on the best John’s for the September Shipment to Piura, Peru is Sunday, -selling book by Atul Gawande, MD, this documentary explores September 18, 2016. This shipment will arrive just in time for the hopes of patients and families facing terminal illness and Christmas! It will be summer in Peru, so check those summer their relationships with the physicians who treat them. sales for light weight clothes, sandals etc. A sturdy rain tarp and See the film and be part of a national conversation that brings rope would also be welcomed. Due to space constraints, please medical professionals and community members together limit your boxes to 2 per family and kept the weight under 50 around the shared responsibility of discussing what matters lbs so that our volunteers can carry them. Remember to pack most to patients and families facing difficult treatment deci- them tightly so that they are not crushed during shipment. sions and how to have these conversations ahead of a medical Please include “SJ” in front of your F2F number on all sides of crisis. This event is a program of the Parish Nurse Ministry your boxes, and tape a single inventory sheet on the top. Inven- WHERE: Great Hall tory sheets and drop off details can be found on St. John’s web- WHEN: Sunday, September 18, 2016 1:30-3:30 p.m. site. Contact Cheryl Pierce at [email protected] or by MORE INFORMATION: Marilyn Seiler, RN 405-340-0691, x. 197 phone 396-3092 if you have questions. Formation

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Elementary RE 405-340-9281 DRE Preschool/ Elementary Carolyn Cruzan x2 Carolyn Becky John Axtell Becky Coyle Matt Bond RE Elementary Asst Cruzan Swart Becky Swart x1 Serving Grades PreK - Fifth

Total Youth Ministry 405-705-2181 Please register for Edge, Confirmation and Lifeteen as DRE soon as possible. Stjohn-catholic.org, click on Formation and 6th thru 12th Grade in the drop down click Total Youth Ministry. If you have regis- Becky Coyle x1 tered for anything in the past go to the login a the top of the registration page Youth Minister First Reconciliation Parent Classes and enter your email and password. Also, Matt Bond x2 There will be classes for the parents of the site only gives you a choice of grade children receiving the Sacrament of First level. We know by the grade where to put Youth Minister Asst Reconciliation. You may choose which- them. Email or call if you have any prob- John Axtell x3 ever session of the two classes best fits lems. your schedule. The classes are in Seton Join us Hall (Sunday) and the Great Hall (Wednesday). Child-care is September 14 - “Calling All Super Heroes” Thursdays available, but please call 340-0598 to make reserva- Edge starts for 6-7-8th grades September 6:30 am tions. There will also be the opportunity to sign your child up 14. We do not have enough volunteers to Starbucks for your preference of their Reconciliation Date, November 5 lead the small groups. Please consider 15th & OR November 12, 2016. helping out!! We need you. We also need Class #1—Sunday, September 18, 10:30-11:15 am in Seton Hall carpool helpers each night from 8:15-8:45 Bryant OR pm on a rotating basis. Please contact us Wednesday, September 21, 5:45-6:30 pm in the Great to help. Hall. Topic: Introduction to the Sacrament, parental involve- Confirmation October 5 ment, and home preparation. Class #2—Sunday, September 25, 10:30-11:15 am in Seton Hall 1st year (2018) parents in the Church – students in the Great OR Hall Wednesday September, 28 5:45 pm in the Great Hall. Confirmation first year facilitators needed!! Topic: Fr. Ray’s presentation on the Sacrament of Reconcilia- Please consider helping out with our amazing teens! tion, then and now. 2nd year (2017) - parents in Seton Hall Change in Schedule: October 5 is student only. Second Grade Sacrament Preparation Registration Parent and student meeting is November 9. One parent must All second graders preparing to receive the Sacraments of First attend but both are invited. Reconciliation and First Holy Communion this year must com- plete a Sacrament Registration Form. The SEAS students Life Teen: turned them in as part of their school registration. For those in September 11 - Casino Night RE that have not yet completed a form, they have been sent September 18: Welcome Back! out in the mail and you need to return them by September 30th along with a copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate. If you Catholic Heart Workcamp July 2017 sign up now!!! We have any questions about whether or not you have turned have to have all summer signups in by September 11 this year. them in just call the office at 340-9281 and we can confirm that Please contact Becky or Matt in the Youth Office for info or we have received them. sign up on the web page with $100 non refundable deposit. Formation

ST. ELIZABETH ANN ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL begins today SETON CATHOLIC Sunday, September 11, 10:15-11:15 am in SCHOOL the school library (walk from church build- Stelizabethedmond.org ing down covered walkway into school and continue down the hallway into the 405-348-5364 library). Child care is provided in parish Fax 340-9627 Laura Gallagher nursery. Brunch provided. Continue and Pastoral Associate Principal Our Mission Statement update your religious formation and spiri- Dr. Harry A. Kocurek 405-340-0691 x109 Laura Gallagher x137 Awakening to the beauty tual life. A tour and history of the Church of God by is scheduled September 11 and will begin Assistant Principal Serving others with love; in the library. New parishioners and long time parishioners will Karen Corrigan x129 Embracing our differences find this tour beneficial so you will know ‘where places are’ and while seeking ‘what’s called what.’ Get answers for statements like “I didn’t Administrative Asst Academic excellence; all in the know that.” Welcome to those who signed up at the Ministry Susan Raymer x128 Spirit of Jesus Christ Fair in July!

KEENAGERS (Senior Citizens 55 + years) monthly potluck meeting is scheduled THIS TUESDAY, September 13, 11:45 – 1:15pm in the Commons. Bring your favorite covered-dish or a desert and enjoy the fellowship and program. Newcomers to the parish are especially invited! Topic: “ Stroke Symptoms” presented by Integris Hospital Community Outreach RN, Mary Pinzon. Available for purchase after all Masses this LUNCH & LEARN continuing adult education begins Tuesday, weekend. September 20, Noon – 1pm, in the Commons for Part 1 of 2 of As a school community, we will be concentrating ‘Blue Collar Apologetics’ for a no-nonsense, fool-proof method on a Catholic Social Teaching each month. of depending the faith when approached with a theological Our hope is that our SEAS students question you couldn’t answer. Bring a friend and your own truly live their faith in their daily brown bag lunch. Drop in whenever a topic peaks your interest! encounters with others. Welcome to those who signed up at the July Ministry Fair. In September, we will be focusing on WOMENS MONDAY BIBLE STUDY on “BEHOLD YOUR Life and Dignity of the Human Person. MOTHER: THE BLESSED MARY” will begin 9:15- We will also take up a collection at Mass 11:15 in the Commons starting September 19 through Novem- once a month for a project closely ber 21. Format: original lectures developed weekly, numerous related to that month’s teaching. Marian DVDs, and table discussions. Child care as requested at The September collection will go to Birth Choice. 204-0598. Workbooks available in the parish 2nd floor office or at the first session. Snack served prior to first session. Register and pay on line at: https://stjohn- catholic.weshareonline.org/BibleStudy-TheBlessedVirginMary

TAP INTO FAITH: “Lord, when did we see you thirsty?” Clean, safe water is so readily available in Edmond Oklahoma, but so very scarce in many parts of the world. Learn about “ Clean Water for a Thirsty Planet” from Father Jim Chamberlin who is a Jesuit priest. He is an Environmental Engineer and is Co-Director of the Water Center at the Univer- sity of Oklahoma, College of Engineering. He leads faculty and students in designing and installing clean water projects around the world. This summer’s project was in Uganda. We convene on Thursday, September 29th, at 6:15p.m., in the Commons, to The SEAS auction committee is looking for donations hear a fascinating presentation. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. and sponsorship. Please see our webpage for more in- and program begins at 7:00p.m. Catered dinner for $10.00, formation: stelizabethedmond.org/setonsoiree cash or check at the door. RSVP to Linda Resnick at 340-3305. Stewardship & Community Life

We can hear God speaking to us today in the words of the FIRST CHALLENGE MEETING - father to his elder son: “You are with me always, and every- 2016/2017 YEAR thing I have is yours. ”What is my response to such remark- SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2016 able generosity? Do I give joyfully and generously as God 2:30 - 4:00 PM gives to me? See Luke 15:31 ST. JOHN’S YOUTH ROOM All 5th - 8th grade girls It's mint to be! Blest by Challenge! Women’s Prayer and Study Group on the Holy Spirit You are invited to our The Wild Goose program is being replaced with EPIC Edmond Challenge Club Kick Off! with a new start date of September 15th. Please come to our first meeting and meet our team leaders. Thursdays, September 15 – November 17 We have lots of events planned to help you get started 9:30 – 11:00 am, Council Room in Challenge. For more information email: [email protected] We will make and eat ice cream sundaes to discuss virtues at our first meeting. Challenge is a club that helps girls grow in virtue, friendship, St. Theresa's Guild Tuesday, September 13, 9:00 and their Catholic faith, based on the Catechism of the Catholic am to 11:30 a.m. in the Council Room. Join us for Church. some fun, fellowship and refreshments. If you are For more information contact: new to the Parish, we extend a special welcome. Michelle James: [email protected] 405-513-2613 For more info, please call Linda 315-1690 or Kathy, Teresa Metzger: [email protected] 405-326-9886 341-2696.

A 6 week study of THE MASS will be facilitated by Dr. Jesus Medina, Mondays, September 12 – October 17 @ 7-8:30 pm in the lower lever meeting room of the Parish Center. Cost: $15.00/person registration and workbook available 1st night of class. Call 204-0598 for childcare.

Join the Knights at Fish City on 15th in Edmond (1389 E 15th), Tuesday Sept 13th. 10% of meals purchased for lunch through dinner goes to sup- port the Center of Family Love in Okarche.

September: All “classic” adult singles 55 + are welcome to join in fun and meet new friends. Newcomers are welcome, come and get acquainted. If you have questions call Martha Fisher, 341-4860 or Mary Ann Kramerick, 348-6884 Sunday, September 18th – 1:00 PM – Monthly meeting at 13713 Plantation Way. Ethel Ketelsleger and Lil Emerson Hostesses will provide ham and chicken wings. Everyone bring a side dish or dessert to share. Monetary donations will be taken up for St. John’s Samaritan House. Catholic Community

In 2015, Catholic Charities The Catholic Newman Center @ UCO agencies supported 164,572 321 E Clegern Ave, Edmond, OK clients through pregnancy 405-341-6300 services and facilitated 2,162 adoptions. To learn more, visit www.catholiccharitiesusa.org This Semester has started and so are Men and Women's Bible Studies! If you are interested in being in a Men's Bible Codependence Anonymous (CoDA) Promise 8 study group or a Women's Bible study group please email Difficult relationships are exhausting mentally and spiritually. Daniel Sallack at [email protected] or call 405-443-0511 When the behavior of someone we care about causes us worry, guilt, or pain we sometimes think we have to "fix this" our- Annual young adult Mass and cookout with Archbishop selves. We can act-out in fear, anger or sorrow. Let go and Let Coakley The annual event is Sept. 25 at the Catholic Pastoral God is a great phrase, but how does one actually live it? Sup- Center, beginning at 3 p.m. Mass at 5 p.m.; cookout at 6 p.m. port is available. Presenter is Fr. Chris Brashears, associate pastor at St. CoDA Promise 8: "I learn that it is possible to mend - to be- Eugene’s. The theme is “Free Fallin’: From Trust to Conviction” come more loving, intimate and supportive. I have the choice of – How to trust God more and keep our faith through the strug- communicating with my family in a way which is safe for me gles. and respectful of them." Sign Up NOW for Consoling the Heart of Jesus To see all the promises or learn more about co-dependency 10-week Retreat: This is a program designed to contact Sherry at 405-315-7559 or edmondstudy- teach you how to immerse yourself in Jesus! You're [email protected] or visit www.coda.org. CODA Edmond Study invited to come learn how to hear and respond to Group meets at St. John's every Thursday at 6:30 pm, Parish Our Lord's urgent thirst for our love. You’ll be trans- Office building, downstairs room 10. formed, and drawn into deep intimacy with Jesus as you learn how to console His Sacred Heart. This program also Lectio Divina: the practice of hearing the still, small voice of includes spiritual direction on what to do with the suffering we God in an unhurried, unburdened sort of way. Lectio Divina or all encounter in life, enabling us to grow intensely and spiritu- “diving reading” is an ancient tradition in the church where we ally closer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in such times, rather encounter God through the sacred text of scripture. Lectio than be crushed by misfortunes. The retreat materials are per- Divina is not a scripture study, but a slow reading of the Word, fect for at home prayer, or adoration, and this Year of Mercy. entering into the Spirit of the Lord, clearing a pathway for Him You’ll want to carry your book with you at all times! to speak. Lectio Divina is a weekly commitment beginning at Consoling the Heart of Jesus is the sequel to 33 Days to 10:00 am, October 6, and ending May 4. Those who have previ- Morning Glory (by Father Michael Gaitely), however it is not ously made the Retreat in Daily Life will find this practice a re- required for you to have completed that retreat first. St John’s freshing contact with our God. will begin this 10-week retreat on October 11, 2016 from 7:00- If interested please call Kathy Payne at 641-4108 or Stephanie 8:30 p.m. in the Great Hall every Tuesday evening through De- Kirby at 471—2937. cember 13, 2016. For more information please con- tact: Stefanie Sanchez at 405-535-2026 or email at: [email protected] . We hope you’ll join us, everyone is welcome! September Feature: From September 28 through Novem- ber 6, you’re invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer and fasting for Mother Teresa became a saint on September an end to abortion. You’re also invited to stand and peacefully 4. She is known as the “saint of the gutter” for pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside the her tireless work and unconditional love for new abortion facility, South Winds Women’s Center located at the poor and abandoned. This month we 1240 SW 44th St., Oklahoma City, and also to help spread the honor and celebrate her dedication to Catholic social teaching word about this important community outreach. Parking will be and her witness to the Gospel of life. at St. James Church at 4201 S. McKinley Ave. OKC, 73109. “May we never forget that in the service to the poor we are There is also a vigil in Norman: Abortion Surgery Center at 2453 offered a magnificent opportunity to do something beautiful for Wilcox Drive, Norman, OK. There will be signups at St. John’s God.” after all the Masses the weekend of September 10 & 11. - Blessed Mother Teresa If you’d like more information please contact: Karen Kenwor- Several books, audio, and movies available at Formed.org. thy at [email protected]. Use Parish Code: WN7CV2