19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Parish Mission Statement “St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community will, through worship, education and action, make God known, loved, and served within and beyond our faith community.” 5655 STADIUM PARKWAY I VIERA, FLORIDA 32940 8002 I (321) 637 9650 I www.STJOHNVIERA.org PAROCHIAL MASS SCHEDULE ADMINISTRATOR Saturday: 9:00am (1st Sat of Month) August Rev. John Britto Antony, C.S.C. and 4:30pm (Vigil) 8th PAROCHIAL VICAR Sunday: 7:15, 9:00, 11:00, & 4:30pm Rev. John Patrick Riley, C.S.C. Weekday Masses: 8:00am 2021 DEACONS OFFICE RECONCILIATION Deacon Tom Tagye Saturday: 3:00-4:00pm Deacon Mike McElwee Wednesday: 8:30-9:00am Deacon Rick Broderick or by appointment Fr. John Britto’s Weekly Message Sunday August 8, 2021 Dear friends, On the 19th Sunday of Year B, we enter deeply into the 6th chapter of John where he presents profound insights into Jesus as the Bread of Life. Jesus uses the manna from heaven as a metaphor for his own divinity. Just as manna was heavenly in origin so, too, Jesus is heavenly in origin. Hence, there is a greater emphasis on the need to believe in his divinity. Believing, we are then invited to take part in his body. What an amazing privilege it is for us to share in God’s own banquet. As Catholics, relish every occasion to participate in the Eucharistic banquet. Please save the date: 26 September 2021. We will be celebrating the day with a parish-wide picnic. As we continue the summer months of leisure and relaxation, I ask that you read a few paragraphs each weekend from Section Two, Article 3 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, The Sacrament of the Eucharist, as we reflect together and begin to more fully appreciate this precious and invaluable gift. ARTICLE 3: THE SACRAMENT OF THE EUCHARIST IV. THE LITURGICAL CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST The Mass of all ages 1345 As early as the second century we have the witness of St. Justin Martyr for the basic lines of the order of the Eucharistic celebration. They have stayed the same until our own day for all the great liturgical families. St. Justin wrote to the pagan emperor Antoninus Pius (138-161) around the year 155, explaining what Christians did: On the day we call the day of the sun, all who dwell in the city or country gather in the same place. The memoirs of the apostles and the writings of the prophets are read, as much as time permits. When the reader has finished, he who presides over those gathered admonishes and challenges them to imitate these beautiful things. Then we all rise together and offer prayers* for ourselves . .and for all others, wherever they may be, so that we may be found righteous by our life and actions, and faithful to the commandments, so as to obtain eternal salvation. When the prayers are concluded we exchange the kiss. Then someone brings bread and a cup of water and wine mixed together to him who presides over the brethren. He takes them and offers praise and glory to the Father of the universe, through the name of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and for a considerable time he gives thanks (in Greek: eucharistian) that we have been judged worthy of these gifts. When he has concluded the prayers and thanksgivings, all present give voice to an acclamation by saying: 'Amen.' When he who presides has given thanks and the people have responded, those whom we call deacons give to those present the "eucharisted" bread, wine and water and take them to those who are absent (St. Justin, Apol. 1, 65-67:PG 6,428-429; the text before the asterisk (*) is from chap. 67). Be Blessed! With love, Fr. John 2 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time The teens competed in javelin, discus, high dive, shooting and team gymnastics. Father John judged the gymnastics event and helped award the medals. He also participated in the javelin and the shooting events! August 8, 2021 3 SUNDAY'S READINGS—August 8 , 2021 Observances for the week of August 8, 2021 First Reading: He got up, ate, and drank; then strengthened by that Sunday: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time food, he walked forty days and forty nights to the Monday: St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, mountain of God, Horeb. (1 Kgs 19:8) Virgin and Martyr Tuesday: St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr Psalm: Wednesday: St. Clare, Virgin Taste and see the goodness of the Lord. (Ps 34) Thursday: St. Jane Frances de Chantal, Second Reading: Religious So be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live Friday: Sts. Pontian, Pope, and Hippolytus, in love, as Christ loved us and handed himself over Priest, Martyrs for us as a sacrificial offering to God for a fragrant Saturday: St. Maximillian Kolbe, aroma. (Eph 5:1-2) Priest and Martyr Gospel: Next Sunday: The Assumption of the “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent Blessed Virgin Mary me draw him, and I will raise him on the last ©LPi day.” (Jn 6:44) Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD. The English translation of Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the The flowers on the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. LPi altar this weekend are in honor of Stan and Susan Chance’s 57th Wedding Anniversary. Saturday 8/7 Wednesday 8/11 St. André 9:00am: Anna & Vincent 8:00am: Karl Perian † DePrisco Gift Shop 4:30pm: Carol Poletto † Thursday 8/12 8:00am: Angela Cope † Sunday 8/8 Our parish gift shop, Friday 8/13 7:15am: James McKune † located in Holy Cross 9:00am: John Reynolds † 8:00am: Charles Viggiano † Hall, is now open. 11:00am: Stanley Chance † Saturday 8/14 4:30pm: Josephine Fitzgerald † On Sundays, items are 4:30pm: The Worsham & available in the church Monday 8/9 Lambert Family † from 9:45am to 12:15pm. The gift shop is open 8:00am: Roslyn Brick † Sunday 8/15 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday during Tuesday 8/10 7:15am: Arthur & Marie office hours ( 8:30am to 5:00pm) and on 8:00am: Jack, Shiela & Dameon Lewandowski † Wednesdays from 11am—2pm to browse and 9:00am: Parishioners Owen † make purchases. 11:00am: Camelia Cardamone & Teresa Dehnke † New Merchandise. Come in and browse 4:30pm: Marcella Melton † Wednesdays from 11 to 2 PM. Baby gifts, wedding gifts, birthday gifts, and gifts for all occasions. Special orders are also available by texting Terry Gallagher at 561-222-0566. 4 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Weekend Collection Adoration of the July 31 &August 1 Blessed Sacrament Regular collection: $20,879.20 Debt Reduction: $2,696 in the Adoration Chapel Number envelopes: 429 Online Donations Monday through Friday Regular collection: $11,581.25 Debt Reduction: $1,160 8:30am until 4:00pm Number donors: 200 Saturday 3:00pm to 5:30pm Thank you for your faithful support to St. John’s! Baptism Classes 5th Sunday Rosary August 29th, Baptism classes are held on 4:00 PM, the 3rd Sunday of each (before the 4:30 PM month at 12:00 noon in the Mass) parish center, room 6. Sign led by Knights of up for the class is not necessary. 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These costs include Masses, liturgical programs, religious education, sacramental preparation, adult education programs, maintenance and cleaning of the buildings, utilities, supplies and payroll. 5 August 8, 2021 5 Becoming Catholic RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Pope Francis tells us that we must take on the GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP smell of sheep; that is, we are to go beyond our comfort zone and be daring enough to Are you or someone you know having a share our lives and our faith with those in our difficult time because of a loss of someone circles. close? True healing comes from support of Catholicism is a religion of attraction. The friends, family, community and God. If single most significant factor in the spread of you are experiencing grief from such a loss, Christianity can be explained by the phrase, St. John the Evangelist invites you to join "see how they love one another." In these our grief support group. We will be difficult times, people hunger to move beyond following the GriefShare program - “Your the division and animosity that seem to rule Journey from Mourning to Joy”- a video- the day. Christianity has the antidote to the based program covering topics such as: Is cynicism of our culture. Pope Francis tells us this Normal, Guilt and Anger. Being Stuck that we need to be intentional about sharing in Grief, and other practical information our faith. that will help you recover from the pain of First, really live your faith in every part of grief and loss. your life. Second, intentionally witness your faith. Third, intentionally invite people to Session dates: Tuesdays (weekly) come and see.