Nov. 4, 2018 -31st Sunday of Ordinary Time

REV. SHERWIN MONTERON Pastor

Deacon Billy Graham, Secretary Judy Poiroux, Bookkeeper

Tiffany Teofilo, CCD Director Karen Day, Youth Director

Parish Council Bill Schaffer Jason Poiroux Jim Jackson Autumn Bowden Jack Wright Jay Graham

Finance Council Paula Dyess Paullette Cauley

Carol Voss

MASSES Weekdays: Tuesday 5:30 P.M Wednesday 7:30 A.M Thursday 7:45 A.M Friday 7:45 A.M Vigil Mass Saturday 5:00 P.M SUNDAY MASS 10:00 A.M

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Weekdays by Appointment Saturday 4:30 P.M Sunday 9:30 A.M

BAPTISM By Appointment

MATRIMONY Contact the Office 6 months before the celebration

ANNOINTING OF THE SICK Anytime: Please call the Office

ROSARY Every Wednesday before Mass

ADORATION Every Wednesday before Mass

Funerals Call the office before making plans with the funeral director.

Thirty first Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today’s Readings: Deuteronomy 6:2–6; Psalm 18:2–4, 47, 51; Hebrews 7:23–28; Mark 12:28b–34

STATUTES AND COMMANDMENTS

In the Book of Deuteronomy, we are given civil laws and religious laws.

Specifically, today we hear about laws that help us to love God and show us

how to live as God’s people. The word “fear” in this context does not mean

being afraid but is used in the sense of obedient children deferring to a loving

parent. Jesus came to help lead us to God. Like a priest, he mediates between

God and the human race. In Mark’s Gospel today, it is in this character that

Jesus clarifies God’s laws of living.

In an effort to know what was really important to Jesus, a scribe asked

him what was the greatest law. Jesus responded with the words of

Deuteronomy, teaching that it was most important to love God. But he quickly

added the second most important law: to love our neighbors as much as we

love ourselves. Jesus told the scribe that if he understood and lived the words

he had just heard, he was close to the Kingdom of God.

LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR

Jesus wasn’t very specific about who our neighbors were, but he

probably did not confine his definition to just the person next door. In order to

show our love for God, we must first show that love in the way we take care of

our neighbors, especially those in vulnerable situations.

St. John the Baptist Parish 12450, Highway 188, Grand Bay

Telephone Number: 251-865-6902 Fax: 251-865-1412

Website: stjohngrandbay.org

Holy Day of Obligation December 8, 2018 Saturday, December 8th, 2018, is the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holyday of Obligation. The Catholic

faithful are expected to attend Mass on both days.

Newly Baptized We want to welcome Wyatt Medders, great grandson

of Carole and Terry Roberts. Wyatt, a student in our

CRC program was baptized by Deacon Graham on

Sunday, October 28th, after the 10:00 am Mass.

Wyatt, who has taken the Christian name “Francis” of

Assis, will make his 1st communion in May.

Confirmation Night James Graham and Donny Riley were Confirmed at St.

John’s on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, by Vicar General Rev.

Msgr. Michael L. Farmer. Pictured are Msgr. Farmer,

center, Father Sherwin Monteron, right and Deacon Bill

Graham, Left. On the bottom row from left are Emily Riley,

Sponsor for Donny Riley, and James Graham with his

sponsor Tray Krouse.

Scripture lessons:

The first reading and the Gospel today present poor widows who sacrificially gave their whole lives and

means of livelihood to God, symbolizing the supreme sacrifice Jesus would offer by giving His life for others.

In the first reading, taken from the First Book of Kings, a poor widow who has barely enough food for herself

and her son welcomes the prophet Elijah as a man of God, shares her food with him and receives her reward

in the form of a continuing daily supply of food.

In the Gospel, Jesus contrasts the external signs of honor sought by the scribes with the humble, sacrificial

offering of a poor widow and declares that she has found true honor in God’s eyes. The poor widows in both

the first reading and the Gospel gave away all that they possessed for the glory of God. The sacrificial self-

giving of the widows in the first reading and the Gospel reflects God’s love in giving His only Son for us, and

Christ’s love in sacrificing himself on the cross.

The second reading tells us how Jesus, as the High Priest of the New Testament, surrendered His life to God

His Father totally and unconditionally as a sacrificial offering for our sins – a sacrifice far beyond the sacrifices

made by the poor widows.

Known birthdays this week: 3rd: Scotty Bowden, 4th: Taylor Schilling, 6th: Quintin Smeriglio, Known Anniversaries: 2nd: Ronda & Steve Cauley

Pray for the eternal repose of the deceased members of the parish: Pat Borne, Pat Marchand, Addie Thompson, Chris

Potter, Kenney Smith, , James Cauley, Werner Bidlingmaier, Joe Penton, Richard Boswell, Mickey Poirier, Louis Poiroux, Louise

Marchand, Carolyn Bidlingmaer, Kenny Kirchoff, Voncille Hulcher, Mary Nicholas Rambo, Paul Delmas, Cody Driskell, Evelyn Robison,

Jean Mitchell, Veretta Tulos, Jim Kimble, Lynn Poirier, Phillip Marchand, Sue Kirchoff, Mary Sanders, Margaret Jackson, Catherine

Schnadelbach, Darlene Alexander, Rick Marchand, Steve Sema, Sr., Mary Marchand and Sis Marchand.

Jay Graham, Frank Pigorsch, Dr. Allen Roberts, Sister Stephanie Sema-SSMI, Doug Jones, Paullette Cauley, Joe Gable,

Ann Gable, Lenny Motykiewicz, Lynn Goodwin, Bill Dixon, Tom Thornton, Monica Zieman Knight, Ron Cauley, Ali Stringfellow Ray,

Lisa Kloechener, Valeria Wallace, Donnie Wilson, Bobby McManus, Vernon Lepre, Joe Watts, Sean Guillotte, Michelle Cook, Oliver

(Toby) Thompson, Reggie Stewart, Anna Weber, Linda Graham, Nonie Reed, Betty Gunter, Tiffany Fontenot, Jimmy Marchand, Joe

Ecker, Glenn Boney, Aubreigh Nichols, Ann Vick, Wayne Seymour, Frances Walley, H. Sanders, Cora Grigsby, Patricia Davis, Maurine

Habley, Ray Thornton, Alice Skutack, Joe Whitson, Cory Moncrief, Carolyn Collier, Vicenta Obsenares, Rachel Vallas, Harrand

Broussard, Edgar Gunter, Victoria Porter, Jonathan Cruz, Gennie Garret, Becky Thompson, Bob Echement, Lilly Breaux, James Wink,

Mike Wilson, Roger Young, Leyah White.

Homebound Mass Filming:

The next Homebound Mass Filming will take place at St. Maurice

Parish in Brewton, AL at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 23, 2018.

All who are free at that time are asked to come and join us to help

make this Mass Celebration for all the homebound of our

archdiocese a very special event.

Nursing Home Outreach: Every First Friday of the Month there is a Mass celebrated at the

Grand Bay Convalescent Home at 10:00 A.M. Please note that

there will be a second Mass in December to celebrate Christmas

with the residents.

Join Us!

Religious Education: CRC meets every Sunday morning at 8:45 in the education

building. Parents or grandparents be sure to have your children

present so they may grow in their faith.

Mass Intention Cards are available at the office. Please call.

The Mass Stipend is $5.00 per Mass and if you write a check

please make it out to Rev. Sherwin Monteron.

Golden Group Due to the Bazaar preparation next week in the church hall the Golden Group luncheon will be moved to Wed. November 14th at 11:30 in the church hall. This is our “ Count your Blessings” lunch our entrée will be Turkey, Ham and dressing. Bring your favorite dish to share and enjoy the food, fellowship and fun. Also, we will begin to stuff the Christmas stockings for shipment, Sunday Nov. 4th at 2:00 pm in the Church Hall, if you have items please bring to the Church before our target shipment date of November 14th.

The Ladies Auxiliary:

The Ladies Auxiliary meets on the first Wednesday of each month.

The Worship & Liturgy Committee “The Worship & Liturgy Committee will meet on Monday, 11/5/18, at 6:30 PM in the Education Building.”

Stewardship for the Week of October 14, 2018 Regular Collection: $ 2,459.00

Pray for the special intentions of those serving in the

Armed Forces: Brent Smith, Travis Wilson, SPC Jackson Triston,

Jr., Captain Will Hurd, Bryant Bailey & Zachery Bailey.

Mass intentions

Mass Intentions for the week of Nov. 3 thru 9, 2018

3rd: --- For the eternal repose of the souls of all deceased

members of the parish

4th: --- For the intentions of all members of the parish

6th: --- For the eternal repose of the souls of Pat Borne,

Russell, Roy and Georgia Gray by Colleen & Sylvia Gray.

7th, 8th & 9th: --- For the Benefactors of the Catholic

Extension Society.

RCIA Instructions RCIA Instructions are taught every Thursday at 6:00 pm. If

you know anyone interested in learning the Catholic Faith

invite them to come to class. It would be a good idea if you

came along as we can never learn too much about the faith

that we proclaim to practice.

Knights of Columbus:

The Knights of Columbus meet on the first Wednesday of

each month.

Youth: Thanks-for-Giving Dinner for the parish. In appreciation

for the parish support of the CRE and Youth. Monthly Rosary & Benediction

The first Wednesday of each month we have a parish

celebration of the rosary and benediction at 5:30 pm. in the

Church. All are invited to participate.

Week of November 3 thru 9, 2018

Mass Ministers; 5:00 pm Sat. 10:00 am Sun.

EMCH: Jay Graham Wesey Dixon

Rhonda Cauley Dana Baker

Lectors: Steve Sema Tiffany Teofilo

Kathie Sema Mark Voss

Altar Servers: Volunteers James Graham

Donny Riley

Parker Bowden

Ushers: Steve Cauley Mike Marchand

Kevin Cauley Mike Courtney

Chuck Pierce Ruth Riddick

Wayne Jackson Daryl Kirchoff

Altar Care & Church Cleaning Altar Care: November 2018

Pot Potter & Martha Delmas

Church Cleaning: November 10 & 11, 2018

Aimee & Emilee Sprinkle

The Alabama State Council of the K of C Ladies

Auxiliary are inviting all Catholic women of Alabama

to apply for one of two $750 scholarships. For details,

please see the announcement posted on the bulletin

board in the church hall.

Events/Announcements for Week beginning

November 3, 2018 1. Congratulations to Donny Riley and James Graham

on being Confirmed into full union with the church

this past Tuesday, October 30th.

2. Special thanks to the Lady’s Sodality for providing

the food and drink for the reception after the

Confirmation Celebration.

3. There will be a second collection this weekend to

help in the Hurricane Michael clean-up.

4. The Worship & Liturgy Committee will meet on

Monday Nov. 5th, at 6:30 pm in the Ed. Building.

5. RCIA Instructions will Resume on Thursday, Nov.

8th, at 6:00 pm in the Ed. Building.

6. We will have the monthly “Parish” rosary and

benediction this Wed., Nov. 7th at 5:30 pm.

7. The Knights of Columbus & the Ladies Auxiliary

will meet on Wed., Nov. 7th in the Ed. Building.

8. The Golden Group will not meet this week due to

the Christmas Bazaar. The meeting will be held on

Wednesday, November 14th at 11:30 am.

9. The Lady’s Sodality needs extra man power to

move items into place for the yard sale between 5

& 7 am on Saturday, Nov. 10th.

10. Return tiding envelopes by mail or by putting

them into the collection.

11. In December we will celebrate two Masses at the

Convalescent Home. 1st Friday and Christmas.

Lunch with the Parish The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a lunch with the parish celebration on Sunday, November 11th after the 10:00

am Mass. Come enjoy a spaghetti lunch while you socialize with your parish family. Get to know your parish and the

families that are part of it.

Lady’s Sodality The Lady’s Sodality will host it’s Christmas Bazaar-Yard

Sale-Craft Sale-Bake Sale on Saturday November 10th from

8:00 am until 3:00 pm, rain or shine.

House Blessings We highly encourage House Blessings. Please call Father

Sherwin to schedule the blessing of your home.