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Jesus, Our Peace
You probably know that the Jews in the first century did not particularly like the Gentiles. Paul addresses this problem by reminding them that Jesus died for all people, Jew and Gentile. And just as Jesus rose from the dead to a new life, the converts to Christianity were given a new life also. So why was that unity so hard to accept? One reason is that as much as we complain about laws and regulations, many people like to live by them. Our decisions are simple if we have a law to cover each one. Hebrew Christians thought that they still had to keep the laws and regulations of the old covenant. There is nothing wrong with keeping the Ten Commandments: They are simply examples of Jesus' command to love God with all your being and to love your neighbor as yourself. So why not just do that? The problem with only keeping commandments is that we can avoid doing evil things, but still not love God or my neighbor. For example, we can avoid using God's name in vain and kick back and relax on the Sabbath, but still not really love God. Fortunately for us, God loves us first; we need only respond to that love. And if we base all our other actions on that love, we will not break any commandments, or even worry about breaking them. We will have the peace that Paul mentions in our reading, the peace that makes us all one in Christ. Readings for the Week Today’s Readings
Mon: Ex 14:5-18; Ex 15:1bc-6; Mt 12:38-42 First Reading Jer 23:1-6— I shall gather the remnant of Tue: Ex 14:21 — 15:1; Ex 15:8-10, 12, 17; Mt 12:46-50 my flock and bring them back to their meadow. Wed: Ex 16:1-5, 9-15; Ps 78:18-19, 23-28; Mt 13:1-9 Psalm 23 — The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I Thu: Sg 3:1-4b or 2 Cor 5:14-17; Ps 63:2-6, 8-9; shall want. Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 Second Reading Eph 2:13-18 — You who were once far Fri: Ex 20:1-17; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 13:18-23 off have become near by the blood of Christ. Sat: Ex 24:3-8; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Mt 13:24-30 Gospel Mk 6:30-34— When Jesus saw the vast crowd, Sun: 2 Kgs 4:42-44; Ps 145:10-11, 15-18; his heart was moved with pity for them, and he began to Eph 4:1-6; Jn 6:1-15 teach them many things.
WELL LAID PLANS Where does the word synod It is important to have balance in our lives, come from? and Jesus was indeed was trying to teach this to the Apostles, but when they got to The word “synod” has deep roots within their intended place of repose, they en- the Church’s tradition. It is a two-part countered so many people Jesus was filled Greek word: syn, meaning “together” with compassion. No doubt he went about and hodos meaning the “road or the feeding them spiritually and physically; it way.” Putting the two parts together, we get the meaning of walking would have been important for him to be together along the way. We see in the Scriptures, that Jesus often hospitable. But at some point in time, I’m taught His disciples while they walked “along the way.” This idea be- guessing that he still pulled the apostles aside and told them “Okay, people are set- came such a part of the community, that the followers of Jesus became tled now, so let’s leave all the excitement, known as “followers of the way.” delegate the job to somebody else, and find some peace and quiet.” None of us is any good at our prayer, our ministries, our THE DAYS ARE COMING lives, unless we take the time to find the Separation, isolation, and hostility are terrible things. We are, sadly, quiet and go back to replenish our own too familiar with all of them in our modern life, whether we look at wells. There is no way we can give to oth- world events or events in our own neighborhoods and families. All ers unless we do. That is why we return to three readings today refer to these same sad human conditions. church each week, to rest and be nour- The prophet Jeremiah describes world conditions as if the people of ished and renewed. And none of us is so his time were sheep who had been scattered by poor leadership and important that we can’t take time away to corrupt shepherds. But “the days are coming,” he assures us (Jer take care of ourselves. So be gentle with 23:5), when a new shepherd, a just king, will come. We meet that yourself and with others this week. king in the second reading and the Gospel. Paul reminds us in the Letter to the Ephesians that all divisions can now cease in Christ Jesus, who has brought us together through his blood. In Mark’s Gospel we see Jesus himself, looking with pity on those searching for him as if they were sheep without a shepherd.
FEAST OF FAITH: The Prayer Over the Offerings In the liturgy of the 1570 Missal, this prayer was called the “secret” prayer. It was “secret” not because its content was mysterious, but because it was prayed in silence by the priest, who only recited the conclusion aloud: . . . per omnia saecula saeculo- rum. With the reforms of the Second Vatican Council, we again hear these rich pray- ers spoken aloud. They remind us to prepare ourselves for what is to happen in the Eucharistic Prayer, for it is not only the bread and wine that will be transformed. The Prayer Over the Offerings is a prayer for transformation, an expression, in a few words, of all that we hope that the liturgy will accomplish in our lives. We ask God to accept the gifts we present, and to change us even as God hallows the bread and wine. As we listen carefully to the Prayer Over the Offerings, we are reminded of what it is that we seek in the Eucharist: to be made holy; to be drawn closer to God; to come to eternal joy, unity, peace, and salvation
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time If we were to use one word to describe the scriptures for today, it would be “compassion.” In Jeremiah, God rails against those who have scattered the sheep, and vows to “gather the remnant” personally. We also hear the prophecy about the coming Messiah. In Ephesians, Christ is breaking down the walls of division between peoples and drawing them to be reconciled with God in peace. In Mark, Jesus calls the tired disciples away to rest and have some “me time,” but even then the crowds persisted. Jesus saw their spiritual hunger and neediness and was “moved with pity.” All three situations involve looking beyond one’s own agenda to see the needs of others and respond. God models how to empa- thize with others. May we continue to learn to be kinder, gentler, and more caring for each other. MINISTERS MASS SCHEDULE, SAINTS & SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
SCHEDULE Sat July 17 Sun July 18 Tues July 20 Wed July 21
July 24th & 25th Parishioners of St 7am: † Diane Ferrara 59th Wedding John † Philip Lowe By Sharon Roettger Anniversary of
EUCHARISTIC: By 9am Choir Gasper & Vicky 9am Quedado 5pm God loves each one † Norma Rosete Larry McKay* of us as if there By Rosete & Flores Fam St. Apollinaris Bill Pray were only one of us. 11am St. Lawrence of James Johnson —St. Augustine In Thanksgiving for Brindisi Dennis & Melody Fajura 9am Rose Imray* By Manny & Sony Scott Imray Silverio Kathy Pundt Thu July 22 Fri July 23 Sat July 24 Sun July 25 11am Nenita Romero* In Thanksgiving for † Peter Edmonds Parishioners of St 7am: the 59th Anniversary By Harry & Dottie Drake John † Harold “Red” Neville Vicky Mondares Manny Silverio of Gasper & Vicky By Carol Neville Quedado 9am
LECTORS By Manny & Sony S. St. Bridget † Dick Ouellette By Speckman Family 5pm 11am 1 Denny Foster † Elfrida Powell 2 Bill Corley By Patricia Hinds 7am 1 Carol Neville 2 Valencia Kidwell 9am 1 Mike Crowder 2 Gwen Crowder 11am ALTAR FLOWERS 1 Aida Masinsin July 17-23 2 Edna Silang In Thanksgiving for HOSPITALITY Dennis & Melody Fajura 5pm Maryann Speckman By Manny & Sony Silverio Debbie Early July 24 Mary Ann Carroll For Gasper & Vicky’s John Riendeau 59th Wedding Anniversary 7am Corinne Hundley By Dommer & Pearla Bayot Jim Hundley PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL 9am Jim Feazel For Gasper & Vicky Quedado’s Bonnie Feazel 59th Wedding Anniversary Debbie Bunting By Dommer & Pearla Bayot Mark Bunting 11am Yolanda Ebuen Vacation Bible School Ana Rios Luz Reyes July 19th-23rd from 9am- Nora Suyat 12pm.
ALTAR SERVER Don’t forget Religious Ed is open for Registration as 5pm Offering: 10,091.50 Brynn VonSeggern BF: 346.00 well. 7am EAM: 988.00 9am Total: 11,425.50
James Lingerfelt Online Giving is not included in this collection Finn McMahon 11am Matthew 25:35-40 Christie Cabrera Gian Suyat St. John’s Hero Wall
If you have a loved one that is serving or has served in our armed forces, please send a picture with name, branch of military & rank. We will display your loved ones picture in our blessed sacrament chapel, on our Hero’s Wall. What’s Going on at St John’s THE LADIES’ GUILD: Knights of Columbus Members meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month in the Parish Hall. New #14866 members are always welcome! La- dies president is Barb Knauss, please Meetings Tuesdays @7PM Registration for 2021-2022 Religious Edu- call Parish office for more info. cation is now open! Forms are available in July 27th the office or St John’s website. Meetings Aug 10th & 24th @6:30PM Registration is now open for VBS During the month of July the Knights Aug. 3rd Sep. 7th of Columbus will be collecting emer- The train will be arriving July19th Craft Fair Sep. 25th gency preparation items Listed below for all the kids of St John’s!! to distribute. These items will be Don’t forget, to invite your friends The mission of the St. John’s Ladies stored within a Connex box located & family to join you. Guild is to render spiritual and social outside the parish. Our counsel has services within our parish and commu- established a Emergency response Samantha Matthews: nity and to lovingly nurture a spiritual team that will be fully activated, in (904)246-6014 and social life among our members. the event the community needs [email protected] emergency items. THE MEN’S CLUB: with pop top lids preferred, candles. A list has also been provided to help Text to Give The Men’s Club meets every 3rd select items. Again we look forward Just text the word Thursday of the month in the Parish to your help in making this a success. Hall. New members are always wel- Items collected are not for/from the “Give” to (904) 441-8646 EAM. You will then be sent a link by text come! Men’s Club president is Jeff where you can sign in to your Marquardt. THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: San Lorenzo Ruiz Council #14866 welcomes online giving account and donate Men’s Club meetings all Catholic men over 18 years of age to join or give a one time gift. You can @ 7PM our Brotherhood team. For further information pick where you want your dona- about us, please call Grand Knight Jimmy tion to go regular offertory, build- Aug 19th Hundley at (904) 246-6014. Council Officers Sep 16th meet on the second Tuesday of each month. ing fund, EAM or any other offer- All members meet on the fourth Tuesday of ing on the list. each month. Both meetings are held at the Parish Hall Library at 7:00 PM. WEEKLY ROSARY: The Knights of Columbus Rosary Program encourages to promote devotion to Mary the patroness of our Order, and emphasizes the importance of prayer in our parishes, community and families. We would like to invite you by Joining us in solidarity at St. John's Marian Chap- el every Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm praying the Rosary and Divine Mercy. If we need to spread out more, we will move to the main Sanctuary. Let us show our love for Christ through love of Mary and grow closer to Our Lady, The Respect life Committee is look- Our Spiritual Mother. ing for donations of diapers, sizes newborn-size 5 as well as baby St John’s EAM wipes. We will be passing them is collecting UNEXPIRED canned out to families in need of baby items vegetables & fruit for our food that come on Tuesdays for the food Pantry. Please bring any items to distributions, sponsored by the EAM. the Parish, during office hours Please put any donations in the 9am-4pm Mon-Fri. Any Monetary Respect for Life basket located in If you are a parishioner and/or interested the Narthex. in renewing your faith please call the Donations are greatly appreciated Thank you for your Support, office for more information. as well. The Respect for Life Committee
James Ezelle (904) 412-6548 St John’s EAM: FIRST FRIDAY ROSARY—RESPECT LIFE: Parish office (904) 246-6014. Are dedicated to helping the poor of Join us each First Friday after the 8:00 Atlantic Beach & surrounding area. a.m. Mass for the recitation of the Holy New members are always needed Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet. St John’s Young Church and welcomed, call office for more Please help us pray for the protection and
Membership is open to high school-aged info. safety of the unborn. youth, and new members are always wel- Food distributions: come. Every Tue. 3-4pm (setup starts TO REPORT SEXUAL ABUSE The St. John’s Young Church is dedicated about 2pm in Parish Hall) The Diocese of St. Augustine treats all alle- to exploring their Christianity through ser- 1st Sat. of the month 8-10am gations of sexual misconduct seriously and vice in their community. 3rd Sat. of the month 6am till deals with all allegations in a prompt, confi- For more info Contact: done, about 9am. This is our big, dential and thorough manner. To report Paul Trinidad @ (904) 923-8250 outside drive-thru distribution. abuse call: Diocesan Victim Assistance Coor- or call the parish office Please call the parish office to sign dinator at (904) 262-3200 extension 129 or @ (904) 246-6014. up to volunteer. the Department of Children and Families at 1-800-96ABUSE. Ron Keese TIME FOR A TEAM MEETING Mario Amayo In last week’s Gospel, Jesus sent the apostles out two Don Cozine by two. Today we see him bringing them back together, Ernesto Budang reporting “all they had done and taught.” A lot has hap- Aurea Silang pened between then and now and in this time the disci- Bernadette Maron ples experienced many things. They would have grown in Denise Jones their ministry and their ability to heal and preach, but Donna Cappock Daniel Lerin they probably also ran into frustrating times and en- Novalee Sanchez Christie Lerin countered their limitations as human beings. If human Lily Rodriguez Sandy Barata nature prevailed, their partners were driving them Delores Fox Sarah Faith Collins nuts! So now after all this sharing, Jesus called for Albert Wagner Jane Mezza some balance in their lives. It was time to come away Loretta Wagner Bell Masinsin and rest. Between family and friends and social media, John Weitort Jim Burton many of us have lost this ability to “be by ourselves” as Nanette Franzuela Linda Lizotte we have become accustomed to filling every day and Bob Pote Cory Cox every moment with distractions. Perhaps one of the Eleanor Guzman Phil Dancel gifts and challenges of “sheltering in place” these last Glenn Young months is that we celebrated moments of joy and hope and peace but were also forced to listen to and name Jim Driscoll those voices of anger, loneliness, and fear.
HALL RENTAL: ALTAR FLOWERS: The Parish Hall is available for rent to St. John’s parishioners for their If you would like to offer Altar Flowers for a special occasion or in own use, such as wedding receptions, anniversaries or birthdays. It may memory of a loved one, please call the office. Donation is $40.00 not be rented by a parishioner for someone else. If strangers are found to be holding an event in the hall, they’ll be asked to leave as they are SPIRITUAL DIRECTION: not covered by our insurance, voiding the contract. Since the hall is used Interested in exploring ways to get closer to the Lord through prayer, on Sunday mornings, our custodian must be hired to do the clean-up to scripture and contemplation? the standard we require. Contact Dennis Stone ([email protected]) or Kathleen Patneau ([email protected]) both are certified by Our Lady of Divine Provi- BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS: dence School of Spiritual Direction in Clearwater, Florida. During the pan- Bulletin announcements must be received a week prior to the bulletin demic, sessions are conducted in person or virtually. date. You may call Monica at 246-6014 with your announcement, or email to [email protected]
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