Welcome to St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish

1 Welcome to St. john the Baptist Catholic Parish January 28, 2018 Fourth sunday in ordinary time Parish Office 2597 Glendale Avenue School Office (920)434-2145 Green Bay, WI 54313 (920)434-3822. All were amazed and asked one another, "What is this? A new teaching with authority. He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him." His fame spread everywhere throughout the whole region of Galilee. - Mk 1:27-28. "The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes." Those gathered in the synagogue where Jesus taught had never heard anything like this before. They were used to the preaching of the well- educated scribes, but Jesus possessed something that those men lacked: authority.

2 Instead of merely interpreting the laws of the prophets, Jesus presented a new vision, indeed, he shared the good news of the Gospel with his listeners. We do not have the opportunity to stand in the presence of Jesus in the same way that those first- century Jews did, but nonetheless we can also stand in awe of his authority. His teachings are available to us through the sacred Scriptures that the Church has preserved and through the sacred tradition that the Church carries on. And in a special way, Christ's authority continues to inspire and guide us through the ministries of the papacy, episcopacy, and priesthood that Jesus established on our behalf while he was yet on earth.

3 As Catholics, we have a special share in the astonishing authority of Jesus through the hierarchy of the Church. Although this structure is often misunderstood or misinterpreted, it is actually an authority rooted in service and modeled after Christ who told his apostles, "The greatest among you must be your servant" (Mt 23:11). This humble exercise of authority is contrary to the worldly search for power. And whenever we find our- selves in a position of authority, we too should strive to lead and direct others in the true spirit of Christian love and service. Chances are, if we truly imitate Christ in this way, people will be astonished at what they see.

4 ~ AUTHORITY ROOTED IN SERVICE ~. Welcome to Saint john the Baptist Catholic Parish Howard, Wisconsin Oh God, Hear Our Prayer This Week at St. john 's Saturday, January 27 4:30 pm People of the Parish Catholic SCHOOLS WEEK! sunday , January 28 8:00 am Kurt Ahonen Monday, January 29, 2018. 10:00 am Connie Brault Women's Bible Study Fireplace Room, 6:00pm Faith Formation Gr. 1-8 6:00pm Tuesday, January 30 6:30 pm Jim Straudenmaier Women's Welcome (CRHP) - Faith Formation Rm, 6:30pm Wednesday, January 31 8:30am Joan Gillis Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Thursday, February 1 8:30am Lenny Meyer Children's Choir Church, 3:20pm 6:30pm Holy Hour Men's Bible Study Conference Room, 6:30pm Friday, February 2 8:30am Jack O'Neil AA Upper Ministry Center, 8:00pm Wednesday, January 31, 2018.

5 Saturday, February 3 4:30 pm Joe & Margaret Kleczka Breaking Open the Word - Narthex, 6:30am & 6:00pm sunday , February 4 8:00 am People of the Parish Open Fish Bowl Ministry Center, 6:00pm 10:00 am Carla Ries Faith Formation Gr. 1-8, 6:00pm Hospitality Conference Room, 6:30pm The Rosary is said every sunday Faith Formation Gr. 9&10, 7:30pm at 7:30am in the Day Chapel Thursday, February 1 2018. That Man is You Narthex, 6:00am Adoration 9:30am 6:30pm Stewardship of Treasure Holy Hour Church, 6:30pm From last weeks collection Women's Bible Study Fireplace Room, 9:30am Weekly Contribution Budget $ 22, Men's Welcome (CRHP) - Fireplace Room, 6:30pm Weekly Envelopes $ 15, Date Night Church (Holy Hour)/Narthex (Social following).

6 Loose Collection $ 1, Adult Faith Formation Fireplace Room 7:30pm Total $ 16, Friday, February 2, 2018. Social Concerns (Shelter Meal) - Commons, 9:00am SCRIP NEWS Jedi Monk Club Commons, 3:00pm Did you know that you can pay your Kohl's credit card bill Youth Lock In 7:00pm Saturday 8:00am with SCRIP? Pick some up today. Saturday, February 3, 2018. CATHEDRAL BOOK SALE Narthex, After Mass Volunteers for: Feb 3 & 4 Allyson Welnetz & Women's Bible Study Fireplace Room, 8:00am Nancy Leurquin sunday , February 4, 2018. Feb 10 & 11 Theresa Drevs & Pat White CATHEDRAL BOOK SALE Narthex, After both Masses Feb 17 & 18 Vicki Torres & Jean Payette COFFEE & ROLLS Boy/Girl Scouts FINANCE COUNCIL/PASTORAL COUNCIL.

7 Children's Stewardship Here are just a few of the many offerings to God from the youth JOINT MEETING RESCHEDULED. at St. john the Baptist . FEBRUARY 12 @ 6:30. Helped clean up in the kitchen at cub scouts I did all my homework IN THE COMMONS. I helped my Grandma All are Welcome ! I helped make breakfast. I helped my dog I helped pick up the living room this Scripture Readings morning. February 4th Fifth sunday in ordinary time I helped us move from one house to another and folded a huge load of laundry Reading I Job 7:1-4, 6-7. Spelling taken directly from the envelopes! Reading II 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23. 10 youth envelopes were turned in last week $ Gospel Mark 1:29-39.

8 January 28, 2018 Fourth sunday in ordinary time HOW IS YOUR PRAYER LIFE? ASH WEDNESDAY MASSES AT ST. john 'S. Looking for something to do this Lenten Season? Wednesday, February 14th Do you find it easy to pray? Is prayer an integral part of your life? Do you 6:30am Liturgy of the Word hear God's voice in your daily life? with ashes For many of us, the answer to these questions is no . We all desire an 8:30am Mass with ashes intimate relationship with God; He made us that way. But 5:00pm Liturgy of the Word knowing how to pray, when to pray and what type of prayer will bring us closer to Him. with ashes With the Lenten season coming up many of you may also be 6:30pm Mass with ashes looking for a way to enrich your prayer life.

9 This is a perfect opportunity for just that! Dates: Every Tuesday evening starting February 13th April 3rd OR. Every Wednesday morning starting Would you take a 40-day journey to become the February 14th April 4th best-version-of-yourself? Best Lent Ever, is a free time : 7:15pm 8:30pm (Evening Sessions) email program designed to help you open your 9:30am 10:45am (Morning Session) heart to God. Encounter Him during this Lenten **Come for 8:30am mass beforehand! Season! Each day beginning with Ash Wednesday, Place: Narthex of the Church you will receive short inspirational videos, practical Cost: $ for the manual tips to incorporate into your everyday life, and en- couraging stories.

10 Please Register with us by February 5th by calling Sign up at: Sarah Wulf at (920)434-2145 ext. 201 January 28, 2018 Fourth sunday in ordinary time Stewardship of Service Commitment forms With our hands opened, and as stewards of all gifts received from God, we give thanks. Grateful for each of you who serve in so many ways within your families, jobs and church. Evolving in service is evolving in your faith. Taking steps and growing into service is saying YES and AMEN to the desire that is on our minds and in our hearts. Desire of what God is calling you and me to do. Please return your Stewardship of Service commitment form to one of the gift bags at the entrances of church.