P. O. Box 417, Grand Bay, al 3641 Fax: 251-865-1412
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- Bu səhifədəki naviqasiya:
- Pastor: Fr. Anthony Kadavil ( akadavil@gmail.com ) Secretary
- Parish Council President
- CCD Coordinator: Mrs. Tiffany Teofilo Youth Director : Mrs. Karen Day
- Sunday school classes (CRE) and Youth program
- Second Collection
- 2nd Annual Rosary Walk
- Visit Catholic America
- "Be Prepared"
- Dec. 10 th
- Altar Care- December
- Extraordinary Minister Schedule for December 12 13, 2015 Mass Altar Servers
- Pray for the deceased dear ones of the parish
- Video homily by Fr. Bill Grimm: https://www.youtube.com/watchfeature=player_embeddedv=rjEKQ3nf2HI
- The Popes Intentions for December, 2015: Universal
- All are welcome t o St. John’s with open hearts, open minds and open doors .
   
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Advent (Cycle C) II Sunday
  Sunday school classes (CRE) and Youth program begin at 8-45 am. Please send your children and the youth to the programs.
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Dec 8th).” It is a Holy Day of Obligation. The Holy Masses for this Holy Day will be on Monday night at 7 pm and Tuesday morning at 8 am. Second Collection this week is for the “Building Fund.” Second Collection next week is for the “Retired Religious.” Confirmation Class is scheduled for Wednesday, December 9th. Please be there. New Church Calendars for 2016 are out and on the glass table. Each family should take just one calendar. The Golden Group will meet for lunch / Dirty Santa, on Thursday, December 10th. We are meeting earlier than usual this month because of all activities we have for Christmas. Please bring a covered dish to go along with the Entrée of Fried Chicken. Also, we will be playing "Dirty Santa", if you would like to play, bring a $10.00 gift.  INCLUDEPICTURE "E:\\content\\BIDLINGMAIER-WERNER-65.jpg" \* MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "E:\\content\\BIDLINGMAIER-WERNER-65.jpg" \* MERGEFORMATINET  Please keep Carolyn in your prayers: Hilda Carolyn Bidlingmaier, age 74, our long time parishioner, a native of Dauphin Island and a resident of Irvington, AL passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2015. Visitation was held at Serenity Funeral Home on Sunday, November 29, 2015 from 5 pm until 8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Edmund's By The Sea Catholic Church on Monday, November 30, 2015 at 12 noon. Fr. Tony participated in the wake service and funeral Mass. Please continue to pray for the eternal repose of the soul of Carolyn and for God’s blessings on her husband Mr. Werner and family members.
 Christmas baskets by the Golden Group: Christmas baskets prepared and contributed by the members of the Golden Group were distributed to our elderly parishioners on December 3rd Thursday.
Confirmation Class scheduled for Wednesday, December 2nd, is rescheduled for Wednesday, December 9th, as Deacon Graham will be out of town on the 2nd. New “Heritage Missals” for the new church year are in the pews. Please use them during the Holy Mass.  Stewardship pledges: Please return to the church by mail or by person the completed stewardship card you received by mail without waiting for the next reminder. Please bless the parish by your prompt cooperation by bringing it to the church or sending it by mail.
Ministers of the Mass schedule for December 2015 is on the glass table. Prayer request for post- surgery recovery: Our parishioners James Cauley, Virginia Gable, Andrew Sprinkle, Marion Poirier, Carol Roberts, Nina Bohl, Michelle Cook, Linda Graham, Jay Graham, and Andrea Graham are recovering at home after surgery. Please keep them in your prayers. 2nd Annual Rosary Walk –Walk with us on Sat., Dec. 12th, Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe to usher in the Jubilee Year of Mercy that begins on Dec. 8th, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 8 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. At 9 a.m. the procession begins connecting five of the oldest parishes in Mobile; The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Most Pure Heart of Mary, St. Joseph (downtown)., St. Peter Claver, and Prince of Peace (historic St. Vincent de Paul) (~2 miles). Come walk with us from church to church, sing hymns, pray the Rosary with Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Immaculate Conception, Patroness of the Americas, to intercede for the cause of Catholic family life and Catholic education for the Poor. For flyers and more info: Peggie Craddock, Our Lady's Bookshelf 251-635-2025, ourladysbooks.mom@gmail.com or cj_bookman@yahoo.com. Pro-life Mass at St. Mary’s Home: Please join us for Mass at St. Mary's Home, 4350 Moffett Road, Mobile, AL 36618, at 10 am every Friday, beginning Friday, September 25th, to pray for our pro-life activities, to pray for our children at St. Mary's Home, and to pray in thanksgiving for St. Mary's Home in our Mobile Archdiocese. After Mass, approximately at 11am, at the abortion mill, Planned Parenthood, 717 Downtowner Loop West, the Holy Rosary will be prayed together for an end to abortion and for the increased awareness of the dignity of every human life. For more info: Mae and Chris Rehm, 251-554-2032.The Holy Rosary is also prayed together at Planned Parenthood on Saturdays at 9am for an end to abortion and for the increased awareness of the dignity of every human life. Please join us. Visit Catholic America: With the support of Archbishop Rodi and priests of our archdiocese, Catholic in America is working to expand its viewership in our area. It’s a weekly, high quality, locally-produced half-hour television broadcast that explains the Catholic Faith, welcoming people and introducing them to the local Catholic parishes in our archdiocese. An outstanding feature is the live Call Center: Catholic in America actually puts people in direct contact with a local priest. Please support Catholic in America by visiting www.CatholicInAmerica.com. See the Catholic In America Program on UTV 44 - WJTC TV, Sundays at 11 a.m. "Be Prepared" - the apologetics series of the Archdiocese of Mobile - for all adults of the archdiocese sponsored by the Office of Religious Education is available to all persons in the Archdiocese of Mobile. Go to the Archdiocese website, select “Ministries & Office,” then “Department of Education” then “Office of Religious Education” to find out dates, times and locations of classes. K&C Food Drive to help "Christ-N-Us" ministry: Knights of Columbus Council #15490 of St. John’s has received a request and agreed to support the "Christ-N-Us" ministry, located at the corner Potter Tract and Sager Rd. They house and feed up to twelve souls each night and they are in need to any food donations we can provide. Please donate items which can be cooked and served and show appreciation for the blessings that God has given you by helping to feed the hungry.  Birthdays this week: Dec. 10th: Brad Fleming: 11th: Michelle Cook, Daren Diamond, Joe Gable, Judy Poiroux, Louis Poiroux: Known Wedding Anniversaries: Known Wedding Anniversaries: 10th: Carol and Johnnie Tate
Holy Mass intentions of the week: Dec 5th to 11th Sat. the 5th: ---------------- For the eternal repose of the souls of deceased parishioners Sun the 6th: ---------------- For the Parish Community The 7th: --------------------- For the eternal repose of the soul of Robert Vick by the Voss Family The 8th & 9th: -------------- For the eternal repose of the souls of deceased members of the Weber family by Maria Switzer and Anna Weber The 10th & 11th: ---------- For the eternal repose of the soul of Ken Kirchoff by Marie Murray To schedule a meeting or event using parish facilities you must check the calendar or contact the office to be sure the date and room is available. You must have approval from the office for any scheduled events. Items for Soldiers’ needs: Please don’t forget to bring items for soldiers’ needs: Shaving cream, disposable razors, solid deodorant, bars of soap/body wash, anti-bacteria cleaner, shampoo, tooth paste, dental floss, personal handy-wipes, personal hygiene items for women, foot powder, insect repellent, flea collars (they put them around their ankles), chopstick, athlete’s foot powder/spray, sun block lotion, sun shades, protective safety dust masks, socks, sweat headbands, batteries (AAA, AA, C), DVD movies, cards, writing tablets, paper, pens, envelopes, reading materials, snacks: cookies, gum, crest, life-savers, mints, pudding, crackers, sardines, chicken, tuna, salmon, jerky, peppermints, kool-aid, gatorade, tea/coffee. Put items in the designated box in the Parish Hall New CDs: There are new CDs in the CD stack. Each CD costs $ 3. You can have 9 CDs for $ 25. CD on the revised Mass is now available
November 29; Regular $. 2458.00 
Volunteers Altar Care- December Marie Murray & Betty Jane Pierce Church Cleaning – December 12th Rhonda Cauley & Paullette Cauley    
Absentees: If you are scheduled to serve at Mass and find that you cannot serve, it is NECESSARY that you arrange for a substitute. Please take your responsibility seriously. If you are interested in serving as an Altar Server, Eucharistic Minister, and Lector or as an Usher, please let Fr. Tony or the Office know of your willingness to serve. We especially need Usher/Greeters for the Saturday Mass.   Remember the sick brothers and sisters in your prayers: Mickey Poirier, Virginia Gable, Andrew Sprinkle, James Cauley; Coraif Brasell, Addie Thompson; Leyah, Joby Smith, Brennan Griffin, Mary Helen Allen, Mike Middleton, , Susas Halliday, Carla Felps Kyser, Tina Rascoe, Mary Thornton, Carolyn Willard, Judy Courtney, Wendi Guidry, Gabby DeGeer, Dana Ferrell, Nonie Crow Reed, Charlee May Knowles, Nina Bohl, , Michelle Cook, James Albritton, Gloria White, Jay Graham, Joe Smith, Kayla Perry, Victoria Fontenot, Tiffany Fontenot, Helen Powers, Frances Bosarge, Mary Lou Ledford, Gavin Middleton, Laurie Middleton, Jerry Wayne Davis, Amanda, Ida Clark, Joyce Rudberg, Jennifer Patronas, Connie Stringfellow, Josh Ellis, Beth Gibson, Father Russell Biven, Cheryl Humphrey Thompson, Jay Stallone, Emma Barber, Ali Ray, Caryn Sutoff, Gerald Brannan, Hanner Gassaway, Rylyn Kuntz, Joe Ecker, B. J. Broussard, Clair Waite, Avery Collier, Julia Raleigh, Steven Butler, Sarah Butler, Chris Sassano, Tammy Asch, Delaine Pigorsch, Joel Rivera, Alice Bedwell, Susan Taylor, Wayne Seymour, Miss Pink Pridgen, Kim Pridgen, Clyde Shores, Glen Haab, Haley Holder, Lakeshia Johnson, Gary Sherman, Elizabeth Schmidt, John Atchison, Johnny Hill, Jared Hoken, Diana Abrams, Hinleigh Hall, Ryan Keith Malone, Dave Matern, Virginia Gable, Andrew Taylor, Diane Watts, Daniel Dorriety, Harrand Broussard, Katie Nielsen, Richard Arnold, Louis Poiroux, Homer Campbell, Jimmy Marchand, Arlene Wissman, Becky Thompson, Sally Thompson, Peggie Huber, Dale Thompson, Jane Thompson, Andy Thompson, Callie Massey, Angela Heardon, Rita George, Edgar Broussard, Lillian Broussard, Robert Broussard, Jerry Blair, Michael Stairs, Amanda Illingsworth, Ray Bribsey, Dorothy Barnes.
Pray for the deceased dear ones of the parish: Pray for the eternal repose of the deceased members of the parish: 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, Patrick Marchand, Steve Sema, Sr., Mary Marchand and Sis Marchand. Former pastors: Rev. Monsignor Hugh Maguire and Fr. Strejeski. Other priests and deacons and Sisters: Rev. Msg. Joseph Jennings, Rev. Andrew J. Stauter, Rev. Walter Menig, Rev. William Gorman, Deacon John Cretaro, Deacon Holscomb Pryor, Deacon Marvin Johns, Sr. Maria Bernarda Kadavil and other deceased relatives and friends. Pray for our former parishioners serving in the Armed Forces: Travis Wilson, SPC Jackson Triston, Jr., Captain Will Hurd, Bryant Bailey & Zachery Bailey and Athena Ladnier undergoing training in the U. S. Navy. 
Advent II Sunday (Dec 6): Bar 5:1-9; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6 Video homily by Fr. Bill Grimm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=rjEKQ3nf2HI http://en.radiovaticana.va/news/Features/asia-liturgical-reflections 
Synopsis of Advent II (Dec 6) Sunday homily on Lk 3: 1-6 Introduction: The Second Sunday of Advent challenges us to prepare a royal highway in our hearts for Jesus so that we may receive him as our saving God during Christmas. We should also be prepared for his daily coming into our lives in the Holy Eucharist, in the Holy Bible and in the praying community. Finally, we are asked to be ready to meet him as our Judge on his Second Coming, at the end of our lives and at the end of the world. Scripture lessons: In the first reading, the prophet Baruch introduces Yahweh, the God of Israel, preparing the way for, and leading the Babylonian exiles to, Jerusalem. Hence, the prophet invites the weeping Jerusalem to rejoice and go to high places to watch the return of the exiles. We, too, are asked to return to the Lord from our slavery to sin during this Advent season. In the second reading, Paul advises the Philippian community members to prepare themselves for Christ’s Second Coming by practicing Christian love and by leading pure and blameless lives. John the Baptist, in today’s Gospel, challenges the Jews to prepare their lives for receiving their long-awaited Messiah. They are to get ready by repenting of their sins, renewing their lives, and expressing their repentance by receiving the baptism of repentance in River Jordan. Life messages: #1: We need to prepare our hearts and lives for Jesus our Savior to be reborn in us during this Christmas time. We have to fill in the “valleys” of our souls, formed from our shallow prayer life and a minimalist way of living our faith. We have to straighten out whatever crooked paths we’ve been walking, like involvement in some secret or habitual sins or in a sinful relationship. If we have been involved in some dishonest practices at work or at home, we are called to straighten them out and make restitution. If we have been harboring grudges or hatred, or failing to be reconciled with others, now is the time to clear away all the debris. As individuals, we might have to overcome deep-seated resentment, persistent fault-finding, unwillingness to forgive, dishonesty in our dealings with others, or a bullying attitude. And we all have to level the “mountains” of our pride and egocentrism by practicing the true humility of rendering humble service to others. #2: We need to repent and seek forgiveness from God and fellow-human beings: John's message calls us to confront and confess our sins. We need to turn away from them in sincere repentance and receive God's forgiveness. Next, we need to forgive others who have offended us and ask forgiveness for our offenses. Jesus is very explicit about this in Matthew 6:14-15. He says, "For if you forgive men their transgressions, your Heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions." (Visit our parish website: http://stjohngrandbay.org/ for the full text of the homily).
Pope’s new encyclical: “Our Common Home:” https://laudatosi.com/watch The Pope's Intentions for December, 2015: Universal: That all may experience the mercy of God, who never tires of forgiving. Evangelization: That families, especially those who suffer, may find in the birth of Jesus a sign of certain hope. Pope Francis tweets: “Where there is violence and hatred, Christians are called to witness to the God who is Love.”All human persons – all of us – are important in God’s eyes. I am happy to pray today with the Lutheran community in Rome. May God bless all who work for dialogue and Christian unity. I am deeply saddened by the terrorist attacks in Paris. Please join me in prayer for the victims and their families. As Christians, we are called to imitate the Good Shepherd and to help families experiencing difficulties. Vanity not only distances us from God: it makes us look ridiculous. Let us ask the help of Saint Michael the Archangel to defend us from the snares of the devil. Parents, can you “waste time” with your children? It is one of the most important things that you can do each day. Visit our website: http://stjohngrandbay.org/ for Sunday Homilies, 166 - Questions & Answers and 56 - Faith Formation Lessons, introduction to Bible books. All are welcome to St. John’s with open hearts, open minds and open doors. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Grand Bay celebrates God’s presence, grows in God’s grace, welcomes all people and reaches out with God’s love. We try to be to be a vibrant community of faith where all people feel they belong. No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church, No matter what your current family or marital situation, No matter what your past or present religious situation, No matter your personal history, age, background, race, etc., No matter what your own self-image or esteem, you are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved and respected at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Grand Bay! We come together as a parish family to draw our life from the Eucharist and other sacraments. As believers we participate fully, consciously and actively in the liturgy of the Church and seek to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ in word and action. We commit ourselves to worship, education, stewardship and service as we extend our hand to others in need and to those who wish to join the church. By the grace of God, after the example of Jesus Christ, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we dedicate ourselves to accomplish our mission within and beyond our community. 
Photos of the great pastors who guided the destiny of our parish 
Please visit St. John the Baptist Catholic parish website: http://stjohngrandbay.org/ for the full text of the Sunday homily, Sunday bulletin, 56 Adult Faith Formation Lessons & introduction to all books of the Bible and Question of the Week (178). Yüklə 1,29 Mb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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Help us to keep flowers at the altar: The slotted wooden box on the glass table in the Parish Hall will receive donations for flowers. If you wish to give flowers for a specific remembrance or thanksgiving there is a sign-up flower chart on the wall to the left of the front doors.
What is an Advent Wreath and its meaning? The Advent wreath is a popular Advent custom that originated among German Lutherans but was soon adopted by Catholics. It consists of four candles (three purple and one pink), surrounded by evergreen branches, such as Yews, Mountain laurels or Holly. Sometimes, a fifth white candle is fixed in the center representing child Jesus. The light of the candles signifies the light of Christ, Who came into the world at Christmas. The Advent wreath corresponds to the four Sundays of Advent. The purple candles represent the penitential nature of the season, while the pink candle calls to mind the “Entrance Antiphon” “Rejoice in the Lord, always” of Gaudete Sunday (the third Sunday of Advent). The priest blesses the Advent Wreath before lighting the first candle on the first Sunday of the Advent. Two purple candle are lit on the second Sunday and a rose candle also is lit on the 3rd Sunday and all four candles on the 4th Sunday and the white candle along with others on Christmas. Special prayer is given in the Book of Blessing is said by the priest while the members of an invited family light the candles. In many parishes, the youngest child lights the candle in the first week. The oldest child lights the candles in the second week. The mother lights the candles in the third week. The father lights the candles in the fourth week.
