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Bearing Witness to Jesus Christ Who Is the Way, the Truth and the Life: GO 835 2nd Avenue NW • New Brighton, MN 55112 • 651-633-8333 • Fax: (651) 633-7404 • www.stjohnnb.com Bearing witness to Jesus Christ who is the Way, the Truth and the Life: GO. MAKE. TEACH. Our Core Values: a reliance on prayer; a willingness to grow; a generous spirit “While he was still at a distance, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him” (Luke 15:20). Rediscovering the Sacrament of Penance Has it been a while since your last confession? Do you have questions about the Sacrament such as: Its been so long, I can not remember the words… I have committed too many sins, the priest will never forgive me... Does the Church still teach that we have to go to Confession... What's the Sacrament even called? Is it Penance, Reconciliation or Confession… If you have experienced one of these thoughts you are not alone. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops website contains resources to help you rediscover the Sacrament of Penance and answer questions about the Church and Church teachings. We invite you to explore this site at https://bit.ly/2sRNJ9b No matter if you go to confession regularly, or haven’t been in years the Father is longing to run to you and welcome you home. Join us for Advent Reconciliation Communal Service (with Individual Confession and Absolution) Sunday, December 22, 2019 3:30pm Private Confessions Tuesday, December 17 3:00-5:00pm Friday, December 20 7:00-8:30am Saturday, December 21 3:00-4:15pm Our regular scheduled times: Monday-Friday 8:00- 8:20am Wednesday 5:00-5:20pm Saturday 3:30- 4:15pm Sunday 5:00-5:15pm PARISH STAFF THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR PASTORAL MINISTRY 651-633-8333 Fr. Paul Shovelain, Parochial Administrator ext. 1214 Monday, December 16, 2019 Fr. Kevin Magner, Parochial Vicar ext. 1213 8:00 AM Rosary ~ Chapel of the Angels Deacon Peter D’Heilly 8:00 AM Confessions ~ Confessionals Deacon Rod Palmer VM 1298 Deacon Gary Schneider VM 1288 8:30 AM Mass ~ Fr. Magner (James John Bischof+) Susan Amos Palmer, Befriender Coordinator VM 1298 6:15 PM Handbell Practice ~ LL101 Mary Hartz, Parish Nurse ext. 1229 7:00 PM Library Committee Meeting ~ Library WORSHIP 651-633-8333 7:00 PM RCIA ~ 210 Jay Hunstiger, Director of Worship ext. 1212 Carrie Kram, Director of Choristers [email protected] Tuesday, December 17, 2019 Lori Vosejpka, Director of Contemporary Ensemble 8:00 AM Rosary ~ Chapel of the Angels [email protected] 8:00 AM Confessions ~ Confessionals Abe Gross, Director of Ignite [email protected] 8:30 AM Mass ~ Fr. Magner (Tom Chies+) OFFICE OF DISCIPLESHIP AND MISSION 651-633-1540 Jessica Balzarini, Director ext. 1228 9:00 AM Blood Pressure Checks ~ St. Therese Mary Kohlhaas, Family Formation Coordinator ext. 1234 3:00 - 5:00 PM Advent Confessions ~ Confessionals Jen Livermont, Sunday School Coordinator ext. 1219 7:00 PM School Christmas Program ~ Church Jodie Wolla, Administrative Assistant ext. 1211 YOUTH MINISTRY 651-633-1540 Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Mikayla Anderson cell 651-529-0526 ok to txt ext. 1218 8:00 AM Rosary ~ Chapel of the Angels SCHOOL & PRESCHOOL (PreK - 8) 651-633-1522 8:00 AM Confessions ~ Confessionals Ann Laird, Principal ext. 1117 8:30 AM Mass ~ Fr. Paul (Carrie Anne) Joy Thienes, Administrative Assistant ext. 1118 9:15 AM Faithfully Fit ~ 208 Michelle Barsness, Marketing/Enrollment ext. 1114 9:30 AM Legion of Mary ~ 211 ADMINISTRATION 651-633-8333 11:30 AM Widow/ Widowers Lunch ~ Perkins Mark Dittman, Business Administrator ext. 1215 5:00 PM Confessions ~ Confessionals Bret Sutton, Director of Stewardship ext. 1217 5:30 PM Mass ~ Fr. Magner (Bernice Powers+) Teri Shea, Office & Facilities Manager ext. 1237 Michelle Chock, Accountant ext. 1224 6:30 PM Middle School Youth Group ~ LL106 Maureen Owusu, Parish Bookkeeper ext. 1255 7:00 PM Contemporary Choir Rehearsal ~ Church Jen Livermont, Sacramental Records ext. 1219 8:00 PM Senior High Youth Group ~ LL106 Rita Arndorfer, Volunteer Coordinator ext. 1220 Bonnie Haik, Receptionist ext. 1210 Thursday, December 19, 2019 Steven Fierro, Hospitality Coordinator ext. 1227 Patrick Hinnenkamp, Director of Maintenance ext. 1203 6:30 AM Men's Fellowship ~ St. Joseph Hall 8:00 AM Rosary ~ Chapel of the Angels 8:00 AM Confessions ~ Confessionals 8:30 AM Mass ~ Fr. Paul (Mary Clare Farrell) PARISH OFFICE HOURS 9:00 AM Divine Mercy Chaplet ~ Chapel Mon.- Thurs. 8:00am - 8:00 pm 11:00 AM ABLE Book Club ~ 204 Friday 8:00am - 7:00 pm 2:30 PM Middle School Open Youth Room ~ LL106 Saturday 9:00am - 5:00 pm Sunday 8:00am - 5:30 pm Friday, December 20, 2019 PARISH LIBRARY HOURS 7:00 - 8:30 AM Advent Confessions ~ Confessionals Sat. 5:30 PM; Sun. 9:30 & 11:30 AM 8:00 AM Rosary ~ Chapel of the Angels 8:30 AM Mass ~ Fr. Paul (Jerry & Betty Lou Elfert) 9:30 AM Greening of the Church ~ Church Church Nursery: We offer year-round nursery during both the 8:30am and 10:30am Sunday Masses for chil- Saturday, December 21, 2019 dren ages 1-3. Children play with caring staff while you 3:00 PM Confessions ~ Church are able to fully participate in Mass. 4:30 PM Mass ~ Fr. Paul (Tom Chies+) Sunday, December 22, 2019 Advent IV 8:30 AM Mass ~ Fr. Paul (David Jarvi+) NEW PARISHIONERS 10:30 AM Mass ~ Fr. Magner (Bill Otto+) Welcome to St. John’s! 3:30 PM Advent Communal Reconciliation ~ Church The Next New Parishioner Meeting: 5:30 PM Mass ~ Fr. Magner (Pro Populo) THIS WEEKEND December 14/15 The new parishioner meeting will be held after each Mass THIS weekend. The meeting will start 15 minutes after ALL Masses in St. Joseph Hall. All are welcome to attend. From the Parochial Administrator: Father Paul Shovelain Advent: Opportunities to live out the Core Values Generosity is the virtue that our students here at St. John the Baptist Catholic School are focusing on this month. Generosity is giving without counting the cost or expect- ing anything in return. Jesus Christ models this virtue perfectly for us and thus we strive to reflect our messiah by living out the virtue. Some practical ways we do that currently in the school is by putting together bags of joy for the homeless and needy. Each grade is responsible for donating important items including hygiene and practical items like hand warmers. The students then put together bags that they will distribute to those in need. This exercise not only helps them live our the virtue of the month, it also helps them live out our core value of generous spirit. Our parishioners continue to live out this same core value as evidenced by the tremendous response to the sock and underwear drive. We had well over a mile (over 5,280 pairs) of socks donated this year! Also, the Angel Tree has had an impressive response and many, many gifts have been donated for local charities. Thank you for your donation. So where does this generous spirit come from? Yes, it comes through our parishioners, but first and foremost it comes from God. He is the one who gives us every good gift and enables us to use them to build up his kingdom. In order to remain rooted in God and continue to live generously, we must rely on prayer. Hence, we continue to encourage the 1% Challenge. By giving 1% of your day to the Lord in prayer and reflecting on the scriptures, God will empower you to live generously and help you grow into the disciple he desires you to be. Its not too late to start the 1% Challenge. Yes, Advent is half over, but Christmas is still 10 days away! Take some time to slow down in this fast paced society to rest with the Lord. He will strengthen, fulfill and love you. I know I am tempted to forget about Advent and focus solely on Christmas as I write out my Christmas cards and receive them in the mail. This Advent season is a time to wait patiently for the coming of Christ. By taking time to pray, we slow down and breathe in his presence and goodness. That allows us to live more intentionally and reflect him more perfectly. A very important way to prepare for Christmas is by going to confession. Next Sunday, December 22nd we have our parish penance service. We will have 12 priests here who are eager to hear your confession and give you God’s healing mercy and absolution. Whether its been 1 month, 1 year, or 10 years, do not be afraid! Christ loves you and wants to strengthen his relationship with you. I know a number of years ago, our parish would have general absolution. While that practice was a valid way to give God’s mercy in emergency situa- tions, when individual confessions were not able to take place, it was never intended to be the norm. Naming one’s sins is a powerful exercise and it requires humility, but it also shows an awareness of one’s need for mer- cy. Also, having Jesus address you through the priest is powerful and personal. Confession is one of the most powerful places where I sense Christ working through me in a very real way. Through confession, you live out our core value by being willing to grow into the saint God desires you to be. Upcoming Christmas Events at St. John’s: Journey to the Inn is less than a month away! Please join us on Saturday, January 4th as we journey with the wise men to find baby Jesus! Come to the 4:30 pm Mass and stay for dinner and the live Nativity! I plan to have animals from my brother-in-law’s dairy farm again this year! We encourage you to bring your family! It will be a fun event that brings to life the Christmas story! Continue reading in the bulletin for more infor- mation.
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