Here's what you'll find in this week's update:
- Dear Clonmelians
- Consecration to St. Joseph
- Lent 2021
- Lectio Divina Aid
- Online Giving Portal
- Bulletin for this Weekend
Dear Clonmelians,
Thank you for your participation in the bishop’s pastoral visit to St. John’s this past weekend. Many of you came to the parish center after the Sunday Masses to greet Bishop Kemme, socialize, and enjoy homemade rolls and muffins. I am most grateful to Megan Klausmeyer and Kelly Belton for sharing their gifts of baking with us.
In his homily bishop mentioned how he always enjoys his visits here to St. John’s, but I think this may have been his favorite visit yet. He has been anxious to get back into the parishes and amongst his flock. We are only his 2nd parish in his 3-year schedule to visit each parish in the diocese for a pastoral visit and to share the diocesan pastoral plan. We have received great feedback from priests and staff at the diocesan offices, that Bishop Kemme seemed most pleased with his visit to Clonmel this weekend.
While he was here I was able to update him on our progress with the building project. He shared that he is quite pleased with the look of the exterior and is eager to see how we design the interior. Bishop expressed his support of our building project at each of our Masses. He also shared his belief that he sees the need to prepare for future generations of our parish and reminded us that this can happen through God’s grace and our personal sacrifice.
Feasibility Study
You should have received a letter in the mail inviting you to a personal interview with Betty Johnson, who is the consultant conducting our feasibility study and possible capital campaign. Those interviews take place at St. John’s in the Parish Center and are confidential. While Betty will share the information she gathers, she will not share the names of those who shared what feedback. I highly encourage each of you to participate in the process. This will help us to know what our parishioners want, what concerns they have, and what may need to be considered as we move forward. Please consider using the card sent to you to sign up for an interview.
Those who do not wish to meet personally with Betty may also schedule a telephone call with her or you may fill out a survey from her to offer your feedback in writing.
Building project update
The Building Committee is continuing to work with the schematic design of the church with our architect. This work takes many hours as we consider building materials from the perspective of structure and design. We have also worked a cry room into the design following a strong representative group’s request following the last town-hall meetings. The drawings posted in the parish center are NOT the most up-to-date. As new drawings come out it is our intention to post the updates in the parish center.
We request your prayers as we continue this work.
Fr. Joe
FEASIBILITY STUDY INTERVIEWS
Last week you should have received your letter asking you to participate in a feasibility study through a confidential, anonymous interview process. The feedback gathered in these interviews will then be reported to the building committee and to the entire parish. We encourage you to respond as your input is valuable and important as we go forward.
This study is being conducted by Betty Johnson & Associates to determine the extent of our parish’s commitment to building a new church. Please contact them at 785.313.3632 or bettyjohnsonassociates@yahoo.com, if you have questions.
Please respond, per the letter, at your earliest convenience to secure an appointment. The impact this vision will have on our St. John’s family is valuable and we urge all of our members to participate by providing feedback on this vision and by praying for the future of our parish.
CONSECRATION TO ST. JOSEPH
BOOKS ARE IN!
Thanks to the generosity of Holy Trinity Catholic Books and Gifts we have your books in!!! If you signed up to receive a consecration book you can pick them up in the back of church. We have a small number of unclaimed books, so if you would like one but did not sign up, you can pick up one of those in the back of church also.
If you've been enjoying the video consecration we will continue to posting those on our website for you to easily access. Videos will be updated as we move through the consecration.
Click the St. Joseph picture below to go to the consecration page on our website.
LENT 2021
Stations of the Cross | Fridays
Stations at 6:30 p.m.
Mass at 7 p.m.
Consecration to St. Joseph | March 19
Mass at 6:30 p.m.
Reception to follow
Penance Service | March 23
Confessions at 6:30 p.m.
Easter Triduum | April 1-3
Holy Thursday
Mass at 7 p.m.
Adoration until 12 a.m.
Good Friday
Stations at 3 p.m.
Service at 7 p.m.
Holy Saturday
Easter Vigil at 8:30 p.m.
Easter Sunday | April 4
Mass at 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Is Being Good Enough?
As we enter into the liturgical season of lent, the church around us changes. Songs become more somber, the priest and deacons wear different colored robes, and Mass parts change. But how does this help us enter into Lent? Let's dive into this with Bishop Barron.
Lenten Day of Reflection, February 25 -The Office of Marriage and Family Life invites all adults to a Lenten Day of Reflection 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Spiritual Life Center. Fr. Isaac Coulter and Fr. Hien Nguyen will give the reflections. Following their talks, there will be a celebration of Mass, a luncheon, recitation of the rosary, and opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Registration is $15 per person and includes lunch.
The Battle Lenten Podcast Series by Kapaun’s Men-Begins February 10. "The Battle" is an 8-week Lenten Podcast collaboration between Kapaun’s Men and the men of Rekindle the Fire (Indiana) to help you get into the spiritual fight. The devil wants to attack our identity as men, fathers, husbands, and friends. Lent is the perfect time to embrace the tools the Church offers to help us draw closer to God. To join us in The Battle, simply listen to the podcast each week, do the weekly challenge, and pray the Prayer to St. Michael daily. www.kapaunsmen.com/foxhole
Best Lent Ever with Dynamic Catholic -
Sign up for daily emails with short videos to help you reconnect with yourself and God. Visit www.dynamiccatholic.com/lent to sign up.
The Hallow App -
Search “Hallow” in your phone’s app store and sign up for their Lent #Pray40 campaign focused on developing the virtues of St. Joseph
The Bible in a Year Podcast -
Want to read more of your Bible this year? Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for scripture readings, a reflection, and guided prayer in each 20-minute podcast.
Marriage in Christ -
All about fostering friendship with God and with your spouse, in and through the power of the Holy Spirit. This free 5-week seminar will get you started making changes a little at a time. Register at: www.marriageinchrist.com
Bishop Barron Daily Gospel Reflection -
Visit www.dailycatholicgospel.com/lent-reflections-2021 to receive the full Gospel
reading for each day of Lent 2021, and a short reflection from Bishop Barron.
The Battle Lenten Podcast Series by Kapaun’s Men-Begins February 10. "The Battle" is an 8-week Lenten Podcast collaboration between Kapaun’s Men and the men of Rekindle the Fire (Indiana) to help you get into the spiritual fight. The devil wants to attack our identity as men, fathers, husbands, and friends. Lent is the perfect time to embrace the tools the Church offers to help us draw closer to God. To join us in The Battle, simply listen to the podcast each week, do the weekly challenge, and pray the Prayer to St. Michael daily. www.kapaunsmen.com/foxhole
Best Lent Ever with Dynamic Catholic -
Sign up for daily emails with short videos to help you reconnect with yourself and God. Visit www.dynamiccatholic.com/lent to sign up.
The Hallow App -
Search “Hallow” in your phone’s app store and sign up for their Lent #Pray40 campaign focused on developing the virtues of St. Joseph
The Bible in a Year Podcast -
Want to read more of your Bible this year? Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for scripture readings, a reflection, and guided prayer in each 20-minute podcast.
Marriage in Christ -
All about fostering friendship with God and with your spouse, in and through the power of the Holy Spirit. This free 5-week seminar will get you started making changes a little at a time. Register at: www.marriageinchrist.com
Bishop Barron Daily Gospel Reflection -
Visit www.dailycatholicgospel.com/lent-reflections-2021 to receive the full Gospel
reading for each day of Lent 2021, and a short reflection from Bishop Barron.
Ash Wednesday | February 17
Mass at 8 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Stations of the Cross | Fridays
Stations at 6:30 p.m.
Mass at 7 p.m.
Consecration to St. Joseph | March 19
Mass at 6:30 p.m.
Reception to follow
Penance Service
Confessions at 6:30 p.m.
Easter Triduum | April 1-3
Holy Thursday
Mass at 7 p.m.
Adoration until 12 a.m.
Good Friday
Stations at 3 p.m.
Service at 7 p.m.
Holy Saturday
Easter Vigil at 8:30 p.m.
Easter Sunday | April 4
Mass at 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
My Jesus,
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there
and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there
and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen.