Parish Office Hours

Monday - Thursday 9:30AM - 3:30 PM

Friday

9:30AM - 1:00PM

Mass Schedule

Saturday Vigil 5:30PM

Sunday

7:30, 9:30 & 11:30AM

Monday through Friday Please see Parish Calendar

on last page.

Reconciliation Saturday 4:00 – 5:00PM

Deacons Rev. Mr. Jim Walter

Rev. Mr. Paul Antor

Rev. Mr. Harve Becker

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission, as rooted in our baptismal call,

is to live and share the message of the Gospel

of Jesus Christ in the fullness of

our Catholic Church.

Msgr. Chet Moczydlowski, D.Min. Pastor

Fr. Jacob Joseph, CMI Parochial Vicar

28 Sumter Avenue

Summerville, SC 29483

Phone: (843) 873-0631 Fax: (843) 873-1431

www.sjbsummerville.org

MARCH 25, 2018

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Summerville Catholic School 226 Black Oak Blvd.,

Summerville, SC 29485

843-873-9310

www.summervillecatholic.org

PARISH INFORMATION

Church Phone: (843) 873-0631 Fax: (843) 873-1431

WEBSITE: www.sjbsummerville.org

** AFTER HOURS **

Please call the office number for staff referrals.

General Information

PARISH STAFF EXT

Rev. Msgr. Chet Moczydlowski, Pastor 10 msgrchet@sjbsummerville.org

Fr. Jacob Joseph, Parochial Vicar 10 frjacob@sjbsummerville.org

Rev. Mr. Jim Walter, Deacon 10 deaconjim@sjbsummerville.org

Rev. Mr. Paul Antor, Deacon 10 deaconpaul@sjbsummerville.org Rev. Mr. Harve Becker, Deacon 10 deaconharve@sjbsummerville.org

Sr. Carol Gnau, SSND, Pastoral Associate 17 cgnau@sjbsummerville.org

Mrs. Dianna Mahoney, Pastoral Admin. 11 dmahoney@sjbsummerville.org

Mrs. Jan Antor, Pastoral Minister 20 jantor@sjbsummerville.org

Mr. Bryan Burnett, Pastoral Minister 21 bburnett@sjbsummerville.org

Mr. Rodney Ward, Music Minister 10 music@sjbsummerville.org

Mrs. Stephanie Sharib, Media Coordinator 10 ssharib@sjbsummerville.org

Ms. Rhoda Hiott, Parish Secretary 10 rhiott@sjbsummerville.org

Mr. Chad Pressley, Facilities Manager 23 cpressley@sjbsummerville.org

PARISH MEMBERSHIP Active members of our parish are identified by their

generosity of time, talent and treasure. Stewardship is determined by:

1) Being properly registered and active for at least three months;

2) Faithful participation at Sunday liturgies; 3) Regular and identifiable support of the parish;

These criteria are used to verify parishioner status for: sponsorship; participation in sacramental, educational, pastoral and social ministries, activities and enrich-ment programs; and use of facilities and services.

Catholic School families requesting parish verification please visit the Catholic Schools page of our website for detailed requirements.

http://sjbsummerville.org/catholic-schools

Daily Scripture Readings Available on our web site, on the parish information page,

www.sjbsummerville.org and also at usccb.org.

PARISH SERVICES

SVdP ~ The direct Helpline Number for St. Vincent de Paul Society is 843-224-4592.

Baptism ~ The next parental prep session will be held at 6:30 pm, Wednesday, April 11th in the Church Commons. After attending this session, Baptisms may be scheduled during a daily or weekend Mass (outside of Advent & Lent), as well as at 11 am or 7 pm on Saturday, or 1pm on Sunday. Please register for the session by contacting the parish office. Godparents and grandparents are also welcome.

Marriage ~ Engaged couples should contact Deacon Jim Walter at deaconJim@sjbsummerville.org to set an appointment to begin the process of preparation at least six months prior to the date of marriage.

Miraculous Medal Novena ~ Mondays at 9:45am.

Rosary ~ in the Chapel at 9:45 on Friday.

Anointing of the Sick and Pastoral Visitation ~ Please contact the parish office. HIPAA policy will not allow a hospital to notify the church, so a family member must take the initiative. Anointing is also offered following Mass. An immediate response is not always possible, so please don’t wait until a crisis occurs!

Children's Liturgy of the Word ~ celebrated during the 9:30 & 11:30 Mass each Sunday for youngsters in Kindergarten through Grade 4.

Nursery ~ A Nursery is offered for children 1-3 years old in Madden Hall during the 9:30 & 11:30 Masses.

Early Childhood Faith Formation ~ for children 3-5 years of age in Madden Hall during the 9:30 Mass.

Meals on Wheels ~ Delivers between 11:15am—12:30pm. Call Leslie at 843-873-8224 to volunteer.

Centering Prayer Group ~ First Saturday of each month 10am –Noon, in Madden Hall. Contact Ken Martinelli at 843-486-2617, kenmartinelli@att.net .

Lucis Via ~ Young Adults Ages 18-30 at LucisVia.com or LucisViaNorthArea@outlook.com.

Tri-County Catholic Fellowship ~ Age 50+ contact

mwildhorn@yahoo.com or 843-509-0913.

Knights of Columbus Council #6629 ~ Please contact George Mezzinger 843) 296-6050 for information.

Ancient Order of Hibernians, Summerville ~ aohsummerville.wordpress.com

Our Advertisers ~ Please patronize the businesses who support our parish by advertising on the bulletin cover. Mention that you saw their ad at SJB.

Palm Sunday

T oday we celebrate one of the great liturgical dichotomies. We begin the liturgy with a procession

of celebration, and we continue to the reading of the Passion, which reaches its zenith with the Lord calling out, ‘Father, into your hands I commend my spirit’; and when he had said this he breathed his last. It is as if we move from joy and celebration to utter defeat and emptiness. However, that is the essence of our entire Lenten journey, and our beginning of Holy Week. One of the most important aspects of discipleship is gaining a deeper understanding of our Faith, and the details relating to what we do and why we do it.

Throughout Lent, we have provided several opportunities to enhance your spiritual growth through prayer, fasting and works of charity. We pray that, during these 40 days, the Lord has blessed and enriched all of you who enrolled in the Order of Penitents, carried your Lenten crosses, supported the Rice Bowl campaign, attended adult formation, soup, stations, outreach and many other activities. Now we prepare to move on to the Paschal Triduum and the great 50 days of the Easter season! As companions on the journey, may we gain courage for discipleship so we can more confidently proclaim, in word and deed, “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!”

Holy Week & Easter Schedule

Holy Thursday Solemn Mass of

the Lords Supper 7:00pm

Night Prayer 10:30pm

Good Friday Stations of the Cross

12:00 Noon Liturgy of the Passion

3:00pm Tenebrae

7:30pm

Holy Saturday Blessing of Food

11:30am Easter Vigil

8:30pm

Easter Sunday 7:00am, 8:30am, 10:15am & 12:15pm

THE SACRED TRIDIUM

HOLY THURSDAY Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Supper

7 pm

L ent ends at sundown today and the Paschal Tridu-um begins. On the evening of Holy Thursday we gath-

er together and do something strange: We wash feet. We literally follow the Lord’s command to serve one another by rededicating ourselves to ministerial service through participating in this unique communal action.

Jesus washed the feet of his disciples. In the Middle East, where people’s feet easily became dusty, this washing was an act of hospitality, usually performed by servants. This explains why the apostle Peter was embarrassed and told Jesus not to do it. But Jesus warned Peter, “Unless I wash you, you can have no share with me.” Jesus then said, “I have given you an example; You must do for each other what I have done for you.” Jesus left us an example of perfect charity by which we carry out his command to love one another.

Please volunteer to have your feet washed, by signing the list in the church commons.

We need twelve people.

The new Holy Oils, blessed and consecrated by our Bishop earlier in the week, are dramatically presented to our local community. By accepting them, we affirm our belief in what they symbolize.

A Solemn Procession follows Communion in which the consecrated elements are carried out of the worship space.

… Jesus continues on his journey to Golgotha ...

Night Watch begins…

Night Watch

J esus invites us to keep watch with him as he did with his disciples in the Garden of Gethsemene.

The Eucharist is placed in repose until 10:30pm.

Night Watch will conclude with a thirty minute meditative prayer service at 10:30pm.

GOOD FRIDAY

T his day is part of something bigger than itself. The liturgies of Good Friday have no formal beginnings

or endings, no greetings or dismissals. The services are all part of the single, three-day liturgy of the Triduum.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS 12:00 pm

LITURGY OF THE PASSION

3:00 pm

T he Passion in John’s Gospel shows us how God’s glory is accomplished in the

suffering and death of Jesus. John portrays Jesus as very much in charge of his own destiny. As the “Christ,” he is convinced of the value of his sacrifice and in the victory of the cross. Following the proclamation of the Passion, a large wooden cross is solemnly carried into the assembly. As we reverence this sign of our redemption we are challenged to consider the true weight of the crosses that each of us carries in life. The Eucharist is not celebrated today, however we are invited to receive Communion from hosts consecrated during the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper. This is our connection to the abiding presence of Christ with us …

Through his death, we receive life!

TENEBRAE 7:30 pm

“Tenebrae” is a Latin word, meaning darkness and shadows. The service is comprised of selections from the Psalms and the Book of Lamentations, accompanied by the extinguishing of candles and the dimming of lights. It has a surprise ending that challenges the level of our faith!

Easter flower Memorials

E aster Flower envelopes were included in your monthly packet and

are available in the church commons to inscribe the names of your loved ones, living & dead, to be remembered in all Masses throughout the Easter Season.

HOLY SATURDAY A DAY OF REST

I n Latin, Holy Saturday is Sabbatum Sanctum, the Holy Sabbath. It is perhaps the strangest, most

mysterious, most puzzling day on the liturgical calendar.

The mood this morning is very different than it was yesterday. We know what happened; it was horrible! We huddle together in prayer, seeking consolation, understanding, courage and guidance. Will we let the events that surround us in life weaken our faith, or strengthen it?

In the tomb, Jesus rested on the Sabbath. The Church rests in Christ today. The day should be marked by a sense of quiet contemplation, at least spiritually, even if not physically. Nothing is celebrated in church. Yes, we gather for RCIA rehearsal and the blessing of food, but they are not ‘liturgical celebrations’ of the kind we are used to.

In essence, we watch, we wait, we hold our breath - expecting, trusting, believing that something awesome is about to happen. In the truest sense, this event is not just something that happened to Jesus, but the New Life of Easter is offered as a gift to us and to all who believe!

BLESSING OF EASTER FOOD

HOLY SATURDAY 11:30 AM

T his ancient tradition is popular among the Slavic, Ukrainian, Polish and Italian cultures. The blessed

food is shared at the Easter table. Baskets are usually dec-orated with white or embroidered linen as well as flowers or sprigs of greens. This is a wonderful custom to initiate in your household. Children are also welcome to bring their Easter Baskets for a special blessing.

A sampling of what you might find in a typical basket, and its symbolism:

Bread - Jesus, the Bread of Life; Butter - God’s goodness; Eggs - new life and Christ’s Resurrection; Horseradish - the Passion of Christ; Salt and pepper - ”You are salt of the earth;” Sausage, ham or other meat - generosity; Pastries - the sweetness of God’s love; Wine - the richness and blessings of life; Lamb mold of butter, sugar or cake -

representing Jesus as the Lamb of God.

Vacation Bible School June 12-16th

We are Collecting Gear for VBS! Grab a donation re-quest form from the easel in the Commons Area and return the item(s) needed by June 4th. Please attach the gear to the item. We are also looking for several miscellaneous items; clean out your craft area and help the kids for VBS. Items needed include:

Adhesive gems Ribbon Twine Pipe cleaners Pom pom balls Yarn Scraps of cloth

Its not too late to register, visit: www.vbspro.events/p/scs

Or contact Jessica Hobbs at 502-689-5011 or jsvize01@yahoo.com.

SJB Annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 31st at 10:00

Summerville Catholic School playground Sponsored by Youth Ministry

Children of all ages are invited to participate, and young people in middle and high school are needed to serve as volunteers. The hunt will begin at 10am sharp in the large field behind Summerville Catholic School. We have plenty of eggs this year, but donations of individually wrapped candies, small toys or monetary donations for game prizes are needed. Donations can be brought to the Parish Office. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Bryan Burnett at :

bburnett@sjbsummerville.org or 843-873-0631.

THE EASTER VIGIL 8:30 pm

A t nightfall on Holy Saturday, the blessed Sabbath is over. The first

day of the week begins. After the Sabbath, according to custom, the first work to be done is to build a fire and to kindle the evening lamp. That is what the Church does. That is how the

Easter Vigil begins.

On this night, every member of the Church is invited to gather with the soon-to-be-baptized. We keep watch together. We settle down “around the campfire” and listen to the paschal scriptures proclaimed. These are the epic renditions of our family tradition. St. Augustine said that, on this night above all other nights, “The Church keeps watch for the Lord and the Lord keeps watch over the Church!”

By the light of the newly kindled Paschal Candle, we listen to the stories that recall the creation of the universe and the origin of the human race. These are not in any way meant to be historical accounts but a testimony of faith in the one true God who is in all and through all.

We then hear about the Lord’s deliverance from slavery in the Exodus/Passover event which leads to the deliverance from sin that Christ won for each and every one of us.

After the proclamation of the Easter Gospel, we call forth to the waters of Baptism and the Sacrament of Confirmation those who have newly professed their faith in the Lord and his Church. As we celebrate the Easter Sacraments with them, it is a time of renewal offered each of us to rededicate ourselves to a life based on these Baptismal promises.

Our gifts are then offered at the altar of God and the holy Eucharist is consecrated anew. Christ is re-presented in our midst once again, and all is well with us and with all the earth. Human history is renewed and hope is restored !

Christ is risen, let us rejoice, Alleluia!

Holy Week Sign-ups Sign Up sheets for Holy Week Masses and Services are on the table in the Commons. Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers, and Greeters are all needed.

Thank you!

Holy Water Don’t forget to bring in your bottles from last year in on Easter to refill them. For those of you who don't have one, bottles for Holy Water will be available beginning with the Easter Vigil.

WE EXTEND SINCERE SYMPATHY

to the friends and families of:

RICHARD SILUK Husband of Virginia

WILLIAM BRAY Husband of Anna

PATRICIA LIVINGSTON Mother of Lisa Baker

DENISE PARTRIDGE Wife of Chris

May he rest in the peace of Christ In communion with the choirs of Angels and Saints!

The Jelly Bean Easter Story

Little jelly beans, Tell a story true.

A tale of our Father’s love That’s just for me and you.

Red is for the blood He gave. Green is for the grass He made. YellowYellow is for the sun so bright. Orange is for the edge of night. Black is for the sins we made.

is for the grace He gave. Purple is for His hour of sorrow.

Pink is for a new tomorrow.

Now that you’ve heard the story You know what each color means.

The story of our Father’s love As told by jelly beans.

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Administration

Ministry Referrals Office

Assistance Parish Staff

Community Building

Cursillo Couple to Couple Family Counseling Hospitality Teams Liturgical

Receptions Men’s Prayer

Group MOPs New Members

Welcome Parish Events

Team Photography Senior Exercise

Group Senior Luncheon Women’s Club Young Adults

Prayer & Worship

Altar Guild Centering

Prayer Liturgical

Arts Miraculous

Medal Novena

Music Ministries

Adult Choir Cantor/Song

Leader Children’s Choir Hand Bell Choir Instrumentalists Resurrection

Choir

Faith Formation

Adult Faith Formation

Children’s Liturgy*

Nursery* RCIA/RCIC Student Faith

Formation* Safety/VIRTUS* Vacation Bible

School* Youth Ministry*

Discipleship

Al-Anon Bereavement Catholic

Scouting Ecumenism Facilities

Management Habitat for

Humanity Health Ministry

& Parish Nurses Kairos K of C Meals on

Wheels Ministry of Care Outreach for the

Hungry Prison Ministry Respect Life Special Needs SVdP

Liturgical Ministries

Eucharistic Ministers*

Gift Bearers Greeters Lectors Servers

(for adults*) Ushers

Ministry of Care - Hospital Ministry

If you are interested in helping in this rewarding ministry, please contact Deacon Harve at: (843) 200-2646 or deaconharve@sjbsummerville.org.

3/25 Deborah Gordon

4/1 Carol Hagan 4/8 Maria Hernandes 4/15 Danielle Glover

4/22 Dana Sandlin 4/29 Bill Stasiek 5/6 Dave Oberstar 5/13 Dan Brady

Scripture Reflection

I n his letter to the Philippians, our Second Reading on this

Palm Sunday, St. Paul writes, “…he emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, coming in human likeness; and found human in appearance, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.” Everything we hear today and during Holy Week relates to this statement.

For some 2,000 years scholars and theologians have debated what the phrase “emptied himself” means. As is sometimes the case, in the midst of these debates and discussions they lose focus of what is really Paul’s point and teaching perhaps. One of the things Paul might be trying to get us to think about is emptying ourselves to a certain extent. If you have ever been a retreat or been part of a spiritual exercise, you may be encouraged to “empty yourself” so you are prepared to in reality add something.

Jesus gave much up to be the Son of Man. At this point in our Lenten journey, we need to grasp that He gave up His life so that we might have life. That is what should be on our minds as we hear the Passion today and as we continue and complete our own preparation for Christ’s resurrection on Easter.

Have you ever heard someone say about someone else “He (or she) is so full of himself (or herself)?” Jesus was not “full of Himself.” He emptied Himself, and that is something we, too, must strive to do to be His disciple.

Outreach Ministry Saturday, April 7th: Cook team 2: The Mireles’ team, making chicken vegetable soup and tuna salad. Bring a bag of cooked rice.

Tuesday, April 10th: Serving team 1: The Schoch’s team. Serving tuna sandwiches and soup.

If you are interested in helping in this rewarding minis-try, please contact MaryAnn Schoch at: 843-469-6519 or maschoch093@att.net.

The Triumphal Entry

MASS INTENTIONS, MAR. 24TH - APR. 1ST Presiders: Msgr. Chet Moczydlowski, Fr. Jacob Joseph, Fr. John Dux

Liturgical Ministries Schedule

FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP

REGISTERED HOUSEHOLDS 1,714

TOTAL TITHE: $1,402

Sincere thanks for your generous support.

Please remember St. John the Beloved in your estate planning. Each gift matters !

This week’s special collection will benefit Bishop’s Annual Appeal

Next week’s special appeal will benefit St. Vincent de Paul

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

25 Palm Sunday

7:30, 9:30, 11:30

Wear something red today!

CLW 9:30am & 11:30am

RCIA 10:30am

26 MASS

9:00am

Divine Mercy Chaplet 930am

Al-Anon 9:30am

Miraculous Medal Novena 9:45am

Handbell Choir 6:00pm

27 SERVICE 9:00am

Divine Mercy Chaplet 9:30am

Chrism Mass Cathedral of St. John the

Baptist 11:00 am

No Faith Formation

28 MASS

9:00am

Confessions 10-11 am

Men’s Prayer Group 7:00am

Divine Mercy Chaplet 930am

Confessions 6-7 pm

Choir Practice 7:00pm

SVdP 7:00PM

29

Holy Thursday

Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00PM

Night Prayer 10:30PM

Parish Office Closes at Noon

30

Good Friday

Stations of the Cross 12:00pm

Liturgy of the Passion

3:00pm

Tenebrae 7:30pm

Parish Office Closed

31

Holy Saturday

Easter Egg Hunt at SCS 10:00am

Blessing of Easter Food

11:30am

Solemn Easter Vigil 8:30pm

April 1 Easter Sunday

7:00, 8:30, 10:15am, 12:15pm

2 MASS

9:00am

Divine Mercy Chaplet 9:30am

Al-Anon 9:30 am

Miraculous Medal Novena 9:45am

Parish Office Closed

3 MASS

9:00am

Divine Mercy Chaplet 9:30am

Men’s Fellowship 7:00pm

No Faith Formation

4 MASS

9:00am

Men’s Prayer Group 7:00am

Divine Mercy Chaplet 9:30am

Choir Practice 7:00pm

5 MASS

9:00am

Divine Mercy Chaplet 9:30am

Young Adult Meeting 7:00pm

6 MASS

9:00am

MOPS Special Event 9:00am

Divine Mercy Chaplet 9:30am

Eucharistic Adoration 9:30am-8:00pm

Altar Guild Church Cleaning 10:00am

7 Men’s Fellowship

7:30am Outreach Cooking

10:00am Confessions

4:00pm

Easter II Divine Mercy

5:30pm

Basket Online Weekly Total

3/18 $16,971.88 $ 5,635.75 $ 22,607.63

Special Collection

3/18 St. Vincent de Paul $ 2,869

Date Liturgical Calendar Team 3/29/18 Holy Thursday Sign up

3/30/18 Good Friday Sign up

3/31/18 Easter Vigil Sign up

4/1/18 Easter Sunday Sign up

Saturday 5:30pm CM Palm Sunday

Sunday 7:30am JJ Palm Sunday

9:30am JD Palm Sunday

11:30am CM Palm Sunday

Monday 9:00am JJ Michael Clark +

Tuesday 9:00am SVC Hugh Duffy +

Wednesday 9:00am JJ Stella Marie Grant +

Thursday 7:00pm * Mass of the Lord’s Supper

10:30pm * Night Prayer

Friday 12:00pm * Stations of the Cross

3:00pm * Liturgy of the Passion

7:30pm * Tenebrae

Saturday 8:30pm * Solemn Easter Vigil

Sunday 7:00am JJ Easter Memorials

8:30am JJ Easter Memorials

10:15am CM Easter Memorials

12:15pm JJ Easter Memorials

* Holy Week Services will be Concelebrated