ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH

2400 Mayport Road. Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233 MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Drawer 330005 Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233 Office: (904) 246-6014 Hall: (904) 246-8771 Fax: (904) 246-1219 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Rev. Mark Waters,

Samantha Matthews, Secretary and DRE ([email protected])

Sally Alderman, Bookkeeper, Records ([email protected])

Ellen Wiley, Bulletin ([email protected])

PARISH WEB PAGE (https://saintjohnsatlanticbeach.org)

PARISH E-MAIL [email protected]

MASS TIMES Saturday (Vigil): 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM

Monday: No Mass Tuesday: 8:00 AM Wednesday: 8:00 AM Thursday: 8:00 AM Friday: 8:00 AM

SACRAMENTS Reconciliation Saturday 10:00 AM And by appointment

Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation and Marriage Please call the office regarding prepara- tion for these Sacraments.

Communion and Anointing of the Sick After Sunday Mass, the Eucharist is tak- en to the sick. Please call the office to have a parishioner included.

The 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 29, 2017 You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. —Matthew 22:37 October 29, 2017 Nestor Gil Ramond Gomez Karen Dwyer Cathy Henderson Jennifer Kues Tony Barroso Samantha Klein Noel de la Rosa Jane Norton Bob Dietrich Elfrida Powell Willie Lopez Karen Pendleton May Coons Rina Hopkins Joan Kelley Justin McPherson Lynda Pendleton Robin Hanson Mark Civile Ann Marie White Joshua Rickert Helen Williamson Walter Hanson Mike Borno Loretta Wagner Jimmy Hobson Marty Klein Karen Holden Mary Moseley Sue June McCann Sarah Hentosh Kurt Speckman Faye Carr Bill Cox Livi Charlotte Carr Eric Ebuen Wilder Conley Cynthia Waggoner Linda Sandmon Lee Olson Ron Heckman Mary Uraco Delores Eck Steven Gullo Robert Carr Jeni Stepanek Elizabeth Boothe Don Bergeron Joan Bell Bill Johnson Sr. Margaret Denham Elisa Alonzo David Ritchie Rosemarie Rickert Rose Balk Huffines Marguerite Schaffhauser Trish Caudill Glenn Sisler Rizalina Paterno Jerry Yeager Bernice Schaffhauser Irene Lawhorn Ernesto Querido Sandra Barata Elizabeth Bides Edward Schaffhauser Ronald Ambrosio Suzanne Denemark Cheryl Mark Carroll Huffines, Jr. Marcia Conrad Mike Ambrosio Barbara Ann Johnson Jim Lammie Richard Patey Irena Osinski Ladonna Dinkel Davalyn Hoang Barbara Lizotte Frank Crowder Ray Mathews Julianna Howe John Zesis Rolande Goyette Al Wagner Rainer Livi Annie Font Carl Krouch Ben Franzuela Pat Borno Benito Lopez

HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION ALTAR SERVERS’ MEETING All ’ Day There will be a meeting for all Altar Servers in the church at Wednesday, November 1 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 28. Also, any boy or girl inter- Mass Schedule: 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM ested in becoming an is welcome to attend. The requirements for new Servers are that they are in the 5th grade or higher, are baptized, and have

received the sacraments of Reconciliation and The St. John’s Ladies’ Guild will be meeting on Thursday, No- Holy Communion. As always, parents/guardians vember 2, at 7:00 PM in the parish hall. All are invited to are welcome to attend. The meeting will include come and meet friendly people and participate in interesting discussions about Altar Server responsibilities, conversation! the current schedule, the holidays, and any ques- New Ladies’ Guild Officers tions or comments from those who attend. The President: Corinne Hundley meeting will last about an hour, followed by pizza and refresh- Vice President: Barbara Knauss ments. For more information, please call or text Fred Hidalgo, Secretary: Sharyn Roettger St. John’s Altar Server Coordinator, at (904) 687-6819. Treasurer: Angela Lingerfelt THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Our annual Thanksgiving Dinner for sen- ior citizens is fast approaching. A sign- up poster will be in the narthex next OCTOBER-NOVEMBER RELIGIOUS EDUCATION week. We ask that donated food arrive Sunday Wednesday fully cooked at the parish hall by 2:00 PM. October 29 November 1 (NO CLASS) November 5 November 8 PRAY THE ROSARY November 12 November 15 Join the Knights of Columbus in the Marian Chapel November 19 November 29 every Wednesday night at 7:00 PM to pray the rosary. All are welcome. 1900 ST. JOHN’S CHURCH PHOTOGRAPH If anyone would like a digital copy of the 1900 St. John’s Church photograph that appeared on the cover MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE of the Anniversary Mass bulletin, please e-mail Wednesday, November 1 Ellen at [email protected]. Digital copies of the entire Anniversary bulletin are also avail- MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY able at the same email address. Father Mark’s 9:00 AM Dan Mechenbier, Nenita Romero (F) homily from the Anniversary Mass is available Jose Ramirez, Hoa Ramirez (I) on the parish web page (https://saintjohnsatlanticbeach.org). 7:00 PM Lee Miller, Pat Miller (F) Jim Hundley, Corinne Hundley (I) READERS 9:00 AM Harry Drake, Grace Dancel 7:00 PM Fred Feldman, Jeanne Dias October 22, 2017 EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Offertory…………………………………...……..…..$9,493.68 9:00 AM Dottie Drake, Richard Lizotte, Maria World Mission Sunday…………..…………....………..$644.00 Marchetti, Mike Marchetti, Jeff Marquardt 7:00 PM Vicky Mondares, Aida Masinsin, Jane Hart, Total……………………………....………………....$10,137.68 James Ezelle, Josie Ezelle ALTAR SERVERS St. John’s Emergency Assistance……………...……...... $245.90 7:00 PM Joshua Manuel, Christie Cabrera

Dear Padre, Mass Schedule

SATURDAY October 28 5:00 P.M. ………………. .. †Manuel Alonzo by ...... The Alonzo Family

SUNDAY ……………….. October 29 9:00 A.M………………. ... †Norman James by ...... Elaine James 11:00 A.M...... †Sofia M. Serrano by ...... Manny and Sony Silverio

MONDAY ...... October 30 …………………………… No Mass

TUESDAY ...... October 31 ...... †Hallett by ...... Regina George

WEDNESDAY ...... November 1 9:00 A.M...... †All Souls 7:00 P.M...... †All Souls

THURSDAY ...... November 2 ...... †All Souls

FRIDAY ...... November 3 …………………...... †All Souls

SATURDAY ….. ……….. November 4 5:00 P.M. ………………. †All Souls

SUNDAY………………… November 5 9:00 A.M...... …….....†All Souls 11:00 A.M……………….. †All Souls

Ministers’ Schedule

November 4 and 5

TODAY’S READINGS MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY First Reading — You shall not oppress an alien, for you 5:00 P.M...... Maryann Speckman, John Riendeau (F) ...... Reggie Dubay, Cindy Dubay (I) yourselves were once aliens in Egypt (Exodus 22:20-26). 9:00 A.M...... Crystal Abreu, Carmen Rodriguez (F) Psalm — I love you, Lord, my strength (Psalm 18)...... Mike Crowder, Gwen Crowder (I) Second Reading — You became imitators of the Lord, so 11:00 A.M. ... Ramon Reyes, Susie Reyes (F) ...... Nenita Romero, Dina Walker (I) that you became a model for all believers (1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10). READERS Gospel — You shall love the Lord, your God, with all 5:00 P.M…..David Costa, Kathy Oehler your heart, and you shall love your neighbor as yourself 9:00 A.M…..Fred Feldman, Patty Pendleton 11:00 A.M…Dan Emnas, Lita Crisostomo (Matthew 22:34-40). EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS READINGS FOR THE WEEK 5:00 P.M...... James Johnson, Mike McPherson, Denny Foster, ...... Marilyn Ormond, Rebecca Ledford Monday: Rom 8:12-17; Ps 68:2, 4, 6-7ab, 20-21; 9:00 A.M...... Tessie Schell, Debbie Bunting, Julie Bussey, Lk 13:10-17 ...... Chris Ball, Tom Crowder, Ann Crowder, Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 13:18-21 ...... Kelly Ayler Wednesday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; 11:00 A.M. ... Jane Hart, Edna Silang, Rose Rickert, Mt 5:1-12a ...... Dee Fox, Dottie Drake, Manny Silverio, ...... Estela Geronimo Thursday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40, or any readings from no. 668 or ALTAR SERVERS from Masses for the Dead, nos. 1011-1016 5:00 P.M…...Bridgette Von Seggern, Brynn Von Seggern, ………….…..Samantha LaPlante-Fultz Friday: Rom 9:1-5; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 14:1-6 9:00 P.M ...... Dorothy Morgan, Amanda Bussey, Saturday: Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29; Ps 94:12-13a, ...... Josephine Morgan 14-15, 17-18; Lk 14:1, 7-11 11:00 P.M….Gabe Santos, Joshua Manuel, Sunday: Mal 1:14b — 2:2b, 8-10; Ps 131:1-3; ...... Abigayl Santos 1 Thes 2:7b-9, 13; Mt 23:1-12 40 DAYS FOR LIFE AMUSING ANECDOTE September 27—November 5  What do you get when you cross Bambi St. John’s has committed to stand vigil and pray for an end to with a ghost? (Bamboo) abortion every Thursday during the “40 Days for Life” Fall  What happened to the guy who didn’t pay campaign. St. John’s Respect Life members invite you to meet his exorcist? (He was repossessed.) and stand with them for a prayer vigil on Thursday mornings  Why was the mummy so tense? (He was all wound up.) from 8:00-10:00 AM near the Woman’s Choice of Jacksonville abortion clinic at 4131 University Boulevard South. This  What does a skeleton order at a restaurant? (Spare ribs) prayerful presence is making a dramatic impact on babies and  What do you call a witch who lives at the beach? (A sand- their parents; many babies’ lives have been saved. witch) This is a beautiful means of living the Gospel and  What do you get when you cross a black cat with a lemon? being the hands and feet and heart of Christ. This (A sour-puss) is peaceful, prayerful and legal. Please call Dottie  What kind of make-up do goblins wear? (Mas-scare-a) Klein at 472-7869 for more information.  What does Tweety Bird say on ? (Twick or tweet) TOGETHER IN HOLINESS  Where do mummies go for a swim? (The Dead Sea) CATHOLIC MARRIAGE CONFERENCE The John Paul II Foundation, in collaboration with the Diocese  What kind of dog does of St. Augustine, presents the 1st annual “Together in Holiness” Dracula have? (A blood- hound) conference. This one-day event includes dynamic presentations, (Do you have a great, clean, church Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and Reconciliation. Speakers in- joke? Send your submissions to clude Danielle Bean, Publisher, Catholic Digest; Dr. Christopher [email protected].) J. Stravitsch, Co-founder, St. John Paul II Foundation; and Rev. Michael Nixon, Pastor, St. Dominic in Panama City. The event TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION takes place on Saturday, November 4, at St. Luke’s Parish in “All Souls’ Day” - “The Day of the Dead” Middleburg from 8:30 until 3:30. Limited childcare is available This week we have in All Souls’ Day a commemora- (2-12 yrs), pre-registration is required. The cost is $59/couple tion that is linked to the Halloween customs. The big-spending or $35/individual. For more information, please visit together- sugar shock holiday is a long way removed from Thursday’s inholiness.org. grateful remembrance of the souls who are hidden from our sight, but alive to Christ. Old pagan superstitions might find us BEAM THANKSGIVING DRIVE holding our breath when going by the graveyard, whereas others BEAM is accepting donations for their Thanks- might actually go to the cemetery to tend the family graves, to giving basket giveaway. If you would like to share good food, and remember dear ones. Nowhere does a cul- contribute items for a basket, BEAM suggests ture embrace this day as fully as in Mexico. The “Day of the packages of potatoes or macaroni and cheese, Dead” is a national holiday that unfolds over three full days. canned vegetables, jars of gravy, bread mix, packaged desserts, For three thousand years, the indigenous people of and $10-$15 grocery store coupons to purchase a turkey or other Mexico have been mocking death in an annual festival, and the main course. No perishables, please. Donations can be dropped invading Spaniards were shocked at the spectacle. To the Az- off at 401 7th Avenue North in Jacksonville Beach on Novem- tecs, life was a dream, and death was the entry into full life. ber 13, 14 or 15. For more information, contact Kathy Maloney Skulls were thus a symbol of joy and release from life’s sorrows. at [email protected]. The missionaries found all this a bit creepy, but they moved the three-day feast from August to synchronize it with the Christian THE FIRST LETTER OF JOHN calendar. So today, graves are decorated, altars are built in the AND DINNER WITH BISHOP ESTEVEZ home to honor the family dead, chil- Join us at Marywood Retreat Center on Thursday, November 30, dren feast on candy skulls, and people for Mass and dinner with Bishop Estévez, who will be present- dress up in elaborate skeleton outfits. ing the First Letter of John. Registration begins at 6:00 PM, The devout spend hours in the ceme- followed by Mass and dinner at 6:30 PM. The cost for the event tery, and there is a lively sense of the is $25. The First Letter of John is the fruit of the life of St. John communion of saints, the living and the the Apostle, the beloved disciple, and of those in his Communi- dead. ty. This letter can be seen as a miniature of the —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. fourth gospel. Bishop Estévez sees this explora- tion as a gift in preparation for Christmas. To ST. JOHN’S EMERGENCY register, please call (904) 287-2525 or email ASSISTANCE MINISTRY [email protected]. If you would like to keep up with what the Emergency Assistance Ministry is doing—

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES and maybe stop by and help sometimes— Sunday: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time; send Terry O’Brien an e-mail at [email protected] or call him at (904) 534-7964. The ministry is open to everyone who wants to Priesthood Sunday; World Youth Day help, and no on-going commitment is required. Just come if you Tuesday: Halloween can. Terry will put you on the email list, and you can follow the Wednesday: All Saints ministry’s progress throughout the year. Thank you! Thursday: The Commemoration of All the Faithful

Departed (All Souls’ Day) AA MEETINGS AT ST. JOHN’S Friday: St. Martin de Porres; First Friday Saturday: St. Charles Borromeo; First Saturday Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00 AM in the library. ALTAR FLOWERS: Members meet on the 1st and 3rd Saturday mornings at 9:00 a.m. in If you would like to offer Altar Flowers for a special occasion or in the Parish Hall. They are dedicated to helping the poor of Atlantic memory of a loved one, please call the office. Cost is $40.00 Beach. New members are needed and welcome. Food is also distrib- RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES: uted on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:00. Kindergarten through High School THE LADIES’ GUILD: Religious Education Director: Samantha Matthews 246-6014 Members meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the CHOIRS: Parish Hall. New members are always welcome. 5:00 p.m. Mass Choir Practice THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Practice is after the 5:00 p.m. Mass Officers meet for planning purposes on the 2nd Tuesday of each 9:00 a.m. Mass Choir Practice month, and members meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month, in the Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Church parish hall at 7:00 p.m. San Lorenzo Ruiz Council #14866 welcomes 11:00 a.m. Mass Choir Practice all Catholic men over 18 years of age to join this group. For further Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Church information about the order, please call Jose Ramirez GK at (904) Youth Choir Practice 891-9701. Seasonally, on Wednesdays 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. ROSARY: A weekly rosary is held each Wednesday night at 7:00 INFANTS and CHILDREN: in the Marian Chapel. This is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Parents, please help us to worship with attention and prayer by HEALTH AND WELLNESS MINISTRY: responsibly caring for your young one during Mass. A crying infant Members meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. In the could be beseeching God for a walk outside. Please take your child to Parish Hall. You do not need a medical background to participate. the gathering area if your child becomes disruptive during Mass and BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS: needs calming. Bulletin announcements must be received to Friday, a week HALL RENTAL: before the bulletin date, at 4:00 p.m. You may call Ellen at 246-6014 The Parish Hall is available for rent to St. John’s parishioners for with your announcement, or email to [email protected] or fax to their own use, such as wedding receptions, anniversaries or birthdays. 246-1219. Prayer list changes and/or sympathy announcements have It may not be rented by a parishioner for someone else. If strangers reserved space and are accepted up to transmission time. are found to be holding an event in the hall, they’ll be asked to leave RESPECT LIFE: as they are not covered by our insurance, voiding the contract. Since Join us each First Friday after the 8:00 a.m. Mass for the recitation of the hall is used on Sunday mornings, our custodian must be hired to the Holy Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Please help us pray do the clean-up to the standard we require. for the protection and safety of the unborn. ST. JOHN’S YOUTH GROUP: Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month in the Parish Hall Library from 6:00-7:30pm. Membership is open to high school-aged youth and new members are always welcome. The St. John’s Youth Group is dedicated to exploring their Christianity through service in their community. ST. JOHN’S EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND: