27th Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 4, 2020 |
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First Reading:
The vineyard of the LORD of hosts is the house of Israel, and the people of Judah are his cherished plant; he looked for judgment, but see, bloodshed!
for justice, but hark, the outcry! (Is 5:7)
Second Reading:
Keep on doing what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me. Then the God of peace will be with you. (Phil 4:6-9)
Gospel:
“Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit.” (Mt 21:43)
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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 Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
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A Message from our Parish Pastor, Father Phil |
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Dear Parishioners:
COVID-19. . . 2020 Census . . . Supreme Court confirmation hearings . . . Presidential election . . . Know the topic that’s making me more nervous than anything else? Christmas.
For Christmas-related planning purposes, I am making three assumptions:
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Pastoral Council and School Advisory Open Positions |
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Dear Parishioners,
Every year in the spring positions (seats) on the School Advisory Board and Pastoral Council are vacated due to terms ending. In a normal year we would have a discernment process to fill these seats. Due to 2020 being a very unusual year, we were not able to follow any norms. There are currently two open positions on both Pastoral Council and School Advisory. Please consider volunteering for a position. We need energy and passion, we need the parish members to support these important roles. If you want to have input this is a positive way to do so. If you are interested or would like more information please contact me.
Tony Misho, Pastoral Council Chair
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Mass at St. John the Baptist |
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Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday - 4:00 pm
Sunday - 7:00 am and 9:30 am
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church requires advanced registration to attend Mass. With advance planning, we can accurately and responsibly allow for adequate physical distancing. Parishioners may register themselves and their family members by calling the parish office by 4:00 pm on Friday's (920-892-4006) or by using the registration link below.
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Weekday Mass Schedule
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 am
*no registration required
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Saturday, October 3
4:00 pm t Deceased Members of Meurer and Schaefer Families
4:00 pm t Liz and Larry Raeder
Sunday, October 4
7:00 am t Dave Beyersdorf
9:30 am t Brian Rusch
9:30 am t Michael J. Svitter Sr.
Monday, October 5
8:00 am t Joanne Schulz
8:00 am t Mary and Trent Schueffner
Tuesday, October 6
8:00 am t Mike Phelan
8:00 am t Janet Welbourn and Helen Behrens
Thursday, October 8
8:00 am t Intention of the sick or suffering members of St. John the Baptist Parish
Saturday, October 10
4:00 pm t Jerry Hoerres
4:00 pm t Living and Deceased Members of the Schmitt and Enders Families
Sunday, October 11
7:00 am t Jim Faller
9:30 am t For the People of St. John the Baptist and St. Thomas Aquinas Parish
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Baptism
Welcome to the Newest Members of
our Catholic Faith Family
Baptized Sunday, October 4, 2020
Harrison Gale Grahn
Hudson Alexander Grahn
Twin sons of Danielle Grahn
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Wedding Banns
III - Avery Anhalt and Nicole Womaski
will celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage at St. John the Baptist on October 10, 2020.
I - Matthew Olig and Katherine Graumann will celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage at St. John the Baptist on October 24, 2020
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In Memory
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School gratefully acknowledges memorial donations to the Angel Fund and school on behalf of
Jean Wifler-Steiner
May we always remember those who have found peace and joy in our loving Savior’s embrace.
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In honor of the liturgical feast of Our Lady of the Rosary (celebrated annually on October 7) the month of October each year is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. At St. John the Baptist there are many opportunities to come together to pray the rosary. Please join us. |
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2020 Public Square Rosary Crusade
October 10, 2020 at 11:00 AM in front of the SJB School
Our nation is in great need of public prayer, repentance and conversion. We ask God to save America through the Rosary of His Most Holy Mother—Fatima Rosary. Please join us in praying for our nation. This rosary rally is being held around the world as thousands honor Our Lady of Fatima. Please contact Cindy Faller at 920-449-5323 for more information. We look forward to having you join us!
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Rosary, Prayers and More . . . with Mary
4th Tuesday of each Month (Oct. 27)
6:30 pm in the School Library
All are welcome - men, women, and children of all ages!! Gather as a family! Invite a friend! We focus on praying the rosary together as a community, offering prayer intentions, and sharing and growing in our faith. What better way to get closer to Jesus than through His mom, our Blessed Mother! Bring your rosary beads along or we have an extra rosary for you! Written prayers and readings will be shared with everyone to follow along. Click here to Register
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Pray a Rosary for Life
We gather to pray a Rosary for Life before Mass each Sunday during the month of October. The Rosary for Life is offered as a prayer for all life, from conception to natural death.
All are welcome to join us in church Sundays at 9:00 am and Saturdays at 3:30 pm
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Facebook Rosary
We invite you to join us praying the Rosary every Friday at 4:00 pm on Facebook. There will be a compilation of live Rosaries, new pre-recorded Rosaries, and previously recorded Rosaries. Click here to connect to Facebook *A Facebook account is not required to view the Rosary. If you are prompted to sign in select "not now" and you will have access.
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Faithful Citizenship 2020 |
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The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and Wisconsin Catholic Conference have put together several resources to help Catholics reflect on their duties as faithful citizens.
Second in a five-part Faithful Citizenship series:
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“In the Catholic Tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation. As Catholics, we should be guided more by our moral convictions than by our attachment to a political party or interest group.”
– Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
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We are called to witness to Faithful Citizenship as we participate in the public square through political engagement and civil dialogue. Featuring Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the USCCB, and young adults. |
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St. Vincent de Paul Society Mission Statement: “A network of friends, inspired by the gospel values, growing in holiness and building a more just world through personal relationships with and service to people in need.”
The Conference of St. John the Baptist St. Vincent de Paul Society is celebrating it’s AWARENESS MONTH starting now through October, 2020. Could this be the time when YOU consider joining the Conference of St John the Baptist St Vincent De Paul Society?
Who we are and what we do
- We are volunteers who serve the poor in the city and rural areas of Plymouth.
- We are volunteers who assist at the SVdP store.
How we serve those in need...We help people secure needs like food, rent, utility bills, along with clothes, furniture, and household items.
Where the money comes from...The money comes from donations from the generous people at St John the Baptist and St Thomas Aquinas and proceeds from items sold at SVdP store.
Would you like to become a Vincentian? - Joining the Society of St Vincent De Paul leads you on a journey toward holiness because becoming a Vincentian is a vocation - a calling to serve God in His poor. It is an opportunity to put faith into action in a practical way, in a spiritual context. The primary call of the Vincentian life is to see Christ in those we serve. By loving those we serve in this way, we also become the face of God to our neighbors in need.
- Society of St Vincent De Paul Member Handbook
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A Message from the School Principal, Mrs. Amy Nelson |
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With a month of school under our belts, it is time to celebrate the many successes so far! Here is a sampling of successes that teachers shared:
- Ready to go virtual if we need to; have prepared several lesson plans in advance just in case.
- Math celebrations: "Students in grade 3 already mastered "rounding" after only a few weeks!' "Students in one of the middle school groups figured out how integers work after only three days of instruction!"
- Students are doing well with the "new normal" of mask-wearing and safety protocols due to COVID.
- Guided Reading is underway!
- Our virtual learners are doing well with participating in science experiments at home.
- Excited to get to know students better and to build positive rapports!
- Impressed with how well students have retained knowledge from the previous year
Just like it is important for parents to celebrate successes with their child(ren), it is equally important for me as the principal to celebrate successes with the teachers and the students. I am proud of the teachers' positive and creative efforts and of the students' enthusiasm for learning. Thank you for your continued support!
Mrs. Amy Nelson
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Combined Collections: Catholic Global Ministries |
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The Combined Collections: Catholic Global Ministries will be held next week, October 10-11, 2020, supporting five causes important to Catholics throughout the country:
• Catholic Relief Services supports charitable organizations that provide international relief and promote solidarity efforts.
• Catholic Home Missions Appeal supports missions in Appalachia and the Deep South, the Southwest, the mountain west, along with dioceses of the Caribbean and the Pacific.
• Peter’s Pence assists Pope Francis in maintaining the administration of 700 million Catholics and the special needs in Third World countries.
• World Mission Sunday funds missionary groups and activity around the world, including initiatives in our own archdiocese.
• The Church in Central and Eastern Europe collection funds the restoration and renewal of the Church in areas suffering from persecution, religious discrimination, or extreme poverty.
This collection offers a wonderful opportunity to support hands-on efforts to help people in need. Please give generously … your gift does make a difference!
A second collection will be taken at Mass. Click here to make an online donation. You may also make a donation by mailing your check (made out to Combined Collections) to: Archdiocese of Milwaukee - Development Office Combined Collections, 3501 S. Lake Dr. P.O. Box 070912 Milwaukee, WI 53207-0912.
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Curious about RCIA? Know someone who is considering becoming Catholic?
You are cordially invited to learn what Catholics believe in an open and welcoming environment through the RCIA Program. RCIA stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Anyone is welcome to participate - from folks who have been baptized in a different Christian faith to those who have never been baptized in any faith to ‘cradle Catholics’ who want to know the Catholic faith more completely. Through RCIA, adults can become fully initiated into the Catholic Church by receiving Baptism, First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation if they desire. Contact Paige Katzfey by the end of the month via phone at (920) 892-4006 x315 or email at pkatzfey@sjbplymouth.org for more information and/or to register.
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SJB Cemetery Maintenance Updates |
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CLEAN-UP PERIOD
Spring – April 1st to first Sunday in May
Fall – Second Sunday in October to second Sunday in November
The cemetery staff totally cleans the cemetery twice a year. In this process, they will remove and discard all artificial decorations from the previous decorating period. Perennial or annual plantings will be trimmed flush to the ground during the fall cleaning period. IMPORTANT: You must remove artificial decorations that you want to save before the beginning of each cleaning period. We are unable to retrieve a decoration once the cemetery staff has removed it.
DECORATING PERIOD
Spring, summer and fall – First Sunday in May to second Sunday in October
Winter – Second Sunday in November to April 1st
CEMETERY NEEDS….
The cemetery is in need of a walk behind mower. If you have a mower in good working order that you don’t need, please consider donating it to the cemetery.
GOUNDS HELP for 2021
Thank you, Ric Schoneman, parishioner and Rob Kraus, friend of SJB, for stepping up to take care of the cemetery grounds this summer since Tony’s departure.
We will need of a few individuals to assist beginning in Spring 2021. Ideally, two individuals would make the job very manageable. It takes about 12 – 15 hours per week depending on the season and growing conditions.
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Help us get to the finish line!
Our Road America Concessions season is coming to a close.
We REALLY, REALLY need some help, as the majority of our summer workers have gone back to school. There is one public race next weekend and a private race to end the season. Fall is a beautiful time of year to be out at the track. Sign-up today!
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Unplanned (2019) Screening - October 19
Please join members of the SJB community for a screening of Unplanned (2019), which tells the inspiring true story of one woman's journey of transformation. One of the youngest Planned Parenthood clinic directors in the nation, Abby Johnson was passionate about her work counseling women about their reproductive choices -- until the day she saw something that changed everything, leading her to join her former enemies at 40 Days For Life and become one of America's most ardent pro-life activists. The screening will be on Monday, October 19 at 6:00pm in the School Library, and registration is required. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
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The following resources now available for pick-up outside the Parish Office
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The WORD Among Us (October Edition) A monthly magazine offering daily meditations based on Mass readings, inspirational essays, stories of the saints and more ($6 suggested donation).
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Living Faith (4th Quarter)- A quarterly booklet of daily reflections on one of the scripture readings from the day's Mass ($1 suggested donation).
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Private Reconciliation
2nd and 4th Saturday of each month
9:30-11:00 am - Reconciliation Room
or by appointment with Father Phil.
Anointing of the Sick
Arrangements for a priest visit for the sacrament of confession or anointing of the sick are made through the parish office (920-892-4006)
Eucharistic Adoration
Mondays from 3:00-5:00 pm in Church
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Church Offerings
St. John the Baptist has always had a strong history of stewardship, and we have been blessed by the generosity of our parishioners in both easy and difficult times. With that in mind, please prayerfully reflect on your ability to share your financial gifts with our parish.
Please know that we rely entirely on your generous donations to continue operating and providing the ministry to serve the Lord and our brothers and sisters in Christ. We are most grateful for your continued support. Thank you!
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Donations can also be mailed or dropped off at 115 Plymouth St, Plymouth WI 53073 |
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Amazing Possibilities - with Matthew Kelly. You can’t cancel hope. You can’t cancel inspiration. And you can’t cancel Amazing Possibilities! Join Matthew Kelly for this first ever virtual event—November 5, 2020! You don’t want to miss this one! Click to learn more.
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