Saint John the Baptist

3rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 3rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

January 27, 2019

Saint John ^the Baptist

Catholic Church

8310 St. John Road Floyds Knobs, IN 47119

PARISH OFFICE

Parish Office Hours ... Mon., Wed., Fri.

9:00 am-Noon 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Phone ... (812) 923-5785 Fax ... (812) 923-2015 Email [email protected] Website ... http.//www.stjohnstarlight.org Parish Activity Center ... (812) 923-8988

PARISH STAFF

Administrator

Rev. Wilfred Day ... (812) 923-5785 Parish Business Manager

Dorothy Thomas ... (812) 923-5785

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

President; ... Rev. Wilfred Day Chairperson; ... David Miller Vice-chairperson; ... Brad Denman Secretary; ……….…..Mary Temple Members; ...Jo Ann Adams, Denise Corley

………….………...Julie Coots, Darlene McCoy

…………..…….………….Tina Lacy, Leslie Smith Parish Finance Council

Chairperson; ... Merle Kruer Members; Damon Andres, Richie Andres, ………...Barbara Bierman, Patrick Oster, ……….Milissa Wagoner, Jerry Wayne Bookkeeper; ... Milissa Wagoner Money Collection Coordinator

... Keith Heck, Ryan Kruer Faith Formation; ………...Sharon Schmidt Stewardship Ministry; ……….. Lisa Heck Maintenance ... Larry Buechler Phone………..…(812) 207-6136 Liturgy/Music Coordinator;

... Cathy Graninger Bulletin Editor; Paulette Kruer

Phone ... (812)923-8677 Email ... [email protected] Bulletin Deadline ... Sunday noon

MASS SCHEDULE

Weekend

Saturday 5:00pm; Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 am Weekday

Tue., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 8:00 am Reconciliation (Confession)

Saturday 4:15-4:45 pm Anointing (Communion)

Call the parish office.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

Our Parish Policy is to urge all our parents to seriously consider enrolling their children in our New Albany Deanery Elementary, Middle and Senior High Schools. We want to support this decision in every way. We have in place that if the Catholic Elementary and Middle School

you choose for your children has a higher tuition rate for Non-Registered Parishioners, St John Starlight Parish will pay the difference between these rates.

Please contact the Parish Office for more information concerning this assistance.

BAPTISM

Parent (s) must be practicing the faith &

required to participate in the pre-baptismal program. Contact the office for

an appointment.

MATRIMONY

Before setting a wedding date, please call the parish office for a review of requirements and

to discuss preparation for a sacramental marriage. A six month preparation is mandatory by policy of the Archdiocese

of Indianapolis.

RCIA

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults.

Each year the parish community welcomes those interested in learning about the

Catholic faith. Please call the office for more information.

CHURCH MEMBER REGISTRATION We welcome all those interested in being a

member of St. John Parish in Starlight.

Registration cards are in the vestibule on the bulletin board. Please fill out and mail to the

office. You will be contacted.

Saint John the Baptist

A LETTER FROM YOUR ADMINISTRATOR My Dear People,

For our Sunday Liturgy this final weekend of January we will celebrate the Third Sunday in Ordinary Times at all the Masses.

As announced last weekend there will be a Second Collection at each of the Masses for the

Annual Collection for the Church in Latin America. Hopefully, you have prepared the

special envelope in your packet for this Second Collection.

Since this is the final weekend of the month of January we will offer our Blessings of

Anniversaries and Birthdays at our final blessing today!

God’s peace and all my love, Father Sonny Day, Pastor CFF NEWS

Wow, our last January Sunday Formation class for grades K through 8th.

We will meet in the school building from 8:50 -9:50 AM.

Our February class are the 3 ^{r d} , 10 ^{t h} , 17 ^{t h} & 24 ^{t h} .

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR NEXT SUNDAY

Breakfast to Benefit Hosparus of Southern Indiana

Sunday, February 3rd - St. John’s Parish Hall.

The Koerber Family will be serving Ham, Sausage

& Egg Casseroles, No Meat Egg Casseroles, French Toast, Casseroles with syrup, Biscuits and

Gravy, Fruit, Homemade Yeast Rolls and more.

We will begin serving immediately following the 8:00am Mass and continue until 11:30 am.

Come join your fellow parishioners and neighbors and support this worthy cause.

Thank you for your support.

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“PRAYING FOR YOU”

Norma Andres, Kim Applegate, Rosemary Barmore, Donna Bierman (Strohmeyer), Helen Rose Book,

Judy Book, Michelle Boone, Donald Bowman, Chappell Family, Allison Chew, Bernice Conder,

Bert Craig, JoAnn Cundiff, Maurice Engle, Billy Joe Eurton, Pattie Eurton, Carol Fifer, Wyatt Garrett, Jeannie Henson, E. J. Holden, Kathy Kastor, Jim Kerstiens, Kevin Kirchgessner, Cathy Koetter, Debbie Koetter, Mary Koopman, Norbert Koopman, Cathy Kruer, Tom (Tudy) Lee,

Vicky Leidel, Tim Linck, Trent Mann, Kristy (Gibson) McWhorter, Pam (Stumler) Miller, Lucille Missi, Iliad Mullins, C.J. Naville, Thomas Norris,

Judy & Mario Papania, Amy Pennington, Emme Pennington, Kayla Plaiss, Mary Renn,

Jane Rowan, John Rowan, Helen Sample, Kaia Scafidi, Mark Schmidt, Sister Mary Carol,

Becky Smith, Sonny Sprigler, Andrea Stumler, Edna Stumler, Heather Stumler, Robert Temple,

Treese Family, Dora Walls, Emily Wayne, Jenifer Williams, Buck Wiseman, and for all with

chronic illnesses and life changes.

For published prayer list call Parish Ofc. (923-5785).

For additions/deletions to the Prayer Chain, contact Diann Bower (923-5530).

GOD BLESS AMERICA

PROVIDENCE TO HOLD FRESHMAN REGISTRATION Our Lady of Providence High School will hold registration conferences for incoming freshmen for the 2019-2020 school year in the Robinson Auditorium lobby on

Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

according to last name. An online enrollment portion is required prior to the conferences.

A snow make-up day, should it be needed, will be Feb. 7.

For questions about the online portion, contact Kelly Swartz at [email protected] or

(812) 945-2538 ext. 130, and for

information on a conference schedule, please

contact Sharon Mooney at [email protected]

ST. JOHN’S CO-ED VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE For High School Youth

Tuesday’s & Thursday’s — 7:30-9:00 pm St. John’s Gym

Contact Tim Book (502-295-4229)

“THIS MONDAY”

HELP NEEDED TO MAKE DUMPLINGS MONDAY-JANUARY 28th-8:00am

Parish Kitchen

It’s time to start preparing for the Strawberry Festival.

Bring your rolling pin.

Celebrate Catholic Schools Week!

St. Mary of the Knobs invites you to their Open House to kick off Catholic Schools

Week on Sunday, January 27th 12-2pm. Meet the teachers and tour and

school or call 812-923-1630 to set up a personal tour by principal, TracyJansen.

Learn why SMKCS is the right choice for your child!

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STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL KICKOFF MEETING

Wed. Feb. 13th, 7PM, SMITH HALL All chairpersons are asked to try to either be

there, or email your reports, requests, questions and/or suggestions.

I need an updated confirmation that you will continue to chair your areas again this year.

And, of course, all parishioners are invited to attend these meetings.

The actual festival date is May 25 ^th . A few changes are already in the works.

First is that John Rowan is stepping down from the festival co-chair position after having served

four years. A big THANK YOU to John for his great leadership skills. He is planning to continue to be actively involved, and for

that we are deeply grateful.

Second is that we will not be serving a country dinner meal this year. We will still need lots of

help, because we’ll be selling Chicken ‘n Dumplings and Fried Chicken (dark or white

quarters) in a booth outside. There will be seating inside the gym, and we’ll increase the outdoor seating to accommodate the fact that

ALL food will be sold outdoors now.

Third, please plan to attend this kickoff meeting for additional information and other changes that

may occur for the 2019 Strawberry Festival.

I will try to keep parishioners posted through bulletin announcements where time

and space allow.

Bette Buechler, 2019 Chairperson

([email protected], or text/call 502-909-4160)

READY TO REBOOT?

WANT TO GET BACK YOUR REAL LIFE?

THEN DON’T MISS:

Featuring Chris Stefanick

Thursday, February 28, 2019 7:00 – 9:30PM Learn how to apply the genius of the

Gospel to YOUR life.

DO NOT MISS the opportunity to hear one of the most sought after voices of our time!

OFFERING PRACTICAL INSIGHT INTO LIVING THE LIFE GOD HAS CREATED FOR YOU!

God didn’t create us to just get by: He created us to live life to the full. Rediscover God and rediscover

the life you were made for.

For more information and to register:

Call Melanie Hartlage, at 812-923-2492 or visit:

www.yoursmk.org

www.RealLifeCatholic.com HURRY! Tickets are selling fast!

DAILY BEGINNINGS

Grab your Bible and follow the daily readings.

Nothing like reading God’s word to start your

day in the right direction.

LITURGICAL ROLES

Saturday, February 2, 2019- 5:00 pm

EMs: Phillip Kruer, Frank McPhillips, Jason Nett Lector: Connie Missi

Server: Phillip Kruer, Lilly Torres Usher: John & Bert Craig Gifts: David & Janice Carter Sunday, February 3, 2019-8:00 am

EMs: Vicki Andres, Paul Kiesler, Darlene Stumler Lector: Rick Andres, Tony Balmer

Server: Oliver Book, Reed Meunier Usher: Steven Bowe, Rick Meunier Gifts: Mary Jeanne Huber & Family Sunday, February 3, 2019-10:00 am

EMs: Peggy Koetter, Mariel Nash, Tina Nash Lector: Amy Huber, Darlene McCoy

Server: Garett Nash, Branson Wagoner Usher: JoAnn Adams, Mary Jane Adams Gifts: Joe & Melissa Barnes Family Counters: Kim Pangburn, Ronnie Grantz

Damon Andres, Ryan Kruer

MASS INTENTIONS

Sat. 01/26 5:00 pm St. John Parishioners Sun. 01/27 8:00 am Deceased Members of

The Heck Family

10:00 am Mary, Ed & Mike

Kirchgessner

Mon. 01/28 NO SERVICE

Tues. 01/29 8:00 am Patti Rake Wed. 01/30 8:00 am Eberle Family Thurs. 01/31 8:00 am Jo Jo Huber Fri. 02/01 8:00 am All Souls Sat. 02/02 5:00 pm Ken Carter, Jr.

Sun. 02/03 8:00 am Gerald Huber 10:00 am St. John Parishioners

Readings for the Week of January 27, 2019 Sun: Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15

[cf. Jn 6:63c]/1 Cor 12:12-30

Mon: Heb 9:15, 24-28/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6 [1a]/Mk 3:22-30

Tue: Heb 10:1-10/Ps 40:2 and 4ab, 7-8a, 10, 11 [8a and 9a]/Mk 3:31-35

Wed: Heb 10:11-18/Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4 [4b]/

Mk 4:1-20

Thur: Heb 10:19-25/Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [cf. 6]/

Mk 4:21-25

Fri: Heb 10:32-39/Ps 37:3-4, 5-6, 23-24, 39-40 [39a]/Mk 4:26-34

Sat: Mal 3:1-4/Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 19 [8]/Heb 2:14-18/

Lk 2:22-40 or Luke 2:22-32

Sun: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19/Ps 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15-17 [cf. 15ab]/1 Cor 12:31—13:13

3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

"He came to Nazareth, where he had grown up."

Did you grow up in a small town? Whenever you see stories of tight-knit communities, a common refrain is that everybody knows everybody and

that's very difficult to change. If you leave and return, people expect you to be and act a certain

way, and it's strange for them if you do not.

In today's Gospel, we see that Jesus was already moving "in the power of the Spirit and news of

him spread throughout the whole region.

He...was praised by all." His ministry has begun!

News of his growing popularity must have proceeded him to Nazareth.

Upon his arrival, he "went according to his custom into the synagogue on the Sabbath day." For the first few moments, he is what they expect - their hometown boy returning to pay his respects.

As was common of men at the time, he takes a turn reading a passage of Sacred Scripture.

It is a bold passage, one he selects intentionally.

"He unrolled the scroll and found the passage where it was written: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me." After reading about holy anointings, liberation for the poor and prisoners, and physical healings, Jesus does the unthinkable. "'Today this

Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.'"

We are all called to imitate Christ wherever we are. This might mean doing the unexpected!

All too often we're content with the daily status quo, and so are the people around us.

When we take a stand for Christian values, change our lifestyle to reflect the Gospel, and work for

justice in society, we may make others uncomfortable. But Jesus doesn't call us to the

same life we lived yesterday or the year before that. He is calling all of us - each and every one of

us - to deeper conversion of heart.

No matter what other people expect, will you love in the Spirit of the Lord today?

Firm Believers Exercise Class

St. John’s Gym on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 9:00-10:30 am. You may just walk. No fees. Janet Grantz at 923-8195.

(No exercise if Floyd or Clark County Schools are delayed or cancelled)

JANUARY CHURCH CLEANING Julie Coots, Connie Missi,

Steve & Karen Balmer

LITURGICAL ROLES

Saturday, February 2, 2019- 5:00 pm

EMs: Phillip Kruer, Frank McPhillips, Jason Nett Lector: Connie Missi

Server: Phillip Kruer, Lilly Torres Usher: John & Bert Craig Gifts: David & Janice Carter Sunday, February 3, 2019-8:00 am

EMs: Vicki Andres, Paul Kiesler, Darlene Stumler Lector: Rick Andres, Tony Balmer

Server: Oliver Book, Reed Meunier Usher: Steven Bowe, Rick Meunier Gifts: Mary Jeanne Huber & Family Sunday, February 3, 2019-10:00 am

EMs: Peggy Koetter, Mariel Nash, Tina Nash Lector: Amy Huber, Darlene McCoy

Server: Garett Nash, Branson Wagoner Usher: JoAnn Adams, Mary Jane Adams Gifts: Joe & Melissa Barnes Family Counters: Kim Pangburn, Ronnie Grantz

Damon Andres, Ryan Kruer

MASS INTENTIONS

Sat. 01/26 5:00 pm St. John Parishioners Sun. 01/27 8:00 am Deceased Members of

The Heck Family

10:00 am Mary, Ed & Mike

Kirchgessner

Mon. 01/28 NO SERVICE

Tues. 01/29 8:00 am Patti Rake Wed. 01/30 8:00 am Eberle Family Thurs. 01/31 8:00 am Jo Jo Huber Fri. 02/01 8:00 am All Souls Sat. 02/02 5:00 pm Ken Carter, Jr.

Sun. 02/03 8:00 am Gerald Huber 10:00 am St. John Parishioners

Readings for the Week of January 27, 2019 Sun: Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15

[cf. Jn 6:63c]/1 Cor 12:12-30

Mon: Heb 9:15, 24-28/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6 [1a]/Mk 3:22-30

Tue: Heb 10:1-10/Ps 40:2 and 4ab, 7-8a, 10, 11 [8a and 9a]/Mk 3:31-35

Wed: Heb 10:11-18/Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4 [4b]/

Mk 4:1-20

Thur: Heb 10:19-25/Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [cf. 6]/

Mk 4:21-25

Fri: Heb 10:32-39/Ps 37:3-4, 5-6, 23-24, 39-40 [39a]/Mk 4:26-34

Sat: Mal 3:1-4/Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 19 [8]/Heb 2:14-18/

Lk 2:22-40 or Luke 2:22-32

Sun: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19/Ps 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15-17 [cf. 15ab]/1 Cor 12:31—13:13

3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

"He came to Nazareth, where he had grown up."

Did you grow up in a small town? Whenever you see stories of tight-knit communities, a common refrain is that everybody knows everybody and

that's very difficult to change. If you leave and return, people expect you to be and act a certain

way, and it's strange for them if you do not.

In today's Gospel, we see that Jesus was already moving "in the power of the Spirit and news of

him spread throughout the whole region.

He...was praised by all." His ministry has begun!

News of his growing popularity must have proceeded him to Nazareth.

Upon his arrival, he "went according to his custom into the synagogue on the Sabbath day." For the first few moments, he is what they expect - their hometown boy returning to pay his respects.

As was common of men at the time, he takes a turn reading a passage of Sacred Scripture.

It is a bold passage, one he selects intentionally.

"He unrolled the scroll and found the passage where it was written: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me." After reading about holy anointings, liberation for the poor and prisoners, and physical healings, Jesus does the unthinkable. "'Today this

Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.'"

We are all called to imitate Christ wherever we are. This might mean doing the unexpected!

All too often we're content with the daily status quo, and so are the people around us.

When we take a stand for Christian values, change our lifestyle to reflect the Gospel, and work for

justice in society, we may make others uncomfortable. But Jesus doesn't call us to the

same life we lived yesterday or the year before that. He is calling all of us - each and every one of

us - to deeper conversion of heart.

No matter what other people expect, will you love in the Spirit of the Lord today?

Firm Believers Exercise Class

St. John’s Gym on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 9:00-10:30 am. You may just walk. No fees. Janet Grantz at 923-8195.

(No exercise if Floyd or Clark County Schools are delayed or cancelled)

JANUARY CHURCH CLEANING Julie Coots, Connie Missi,

Steve & Karen Balmer