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Pope Francis has approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of Carlo Acutis, meaning he will be beatified some time this year in Assisi. Read the inspiring story of this young man: With his friendly and social nature and love for technology—he was passionate about film and comic editing as well as computers—Carlo was like so many teenagers today. His deep love for Christ, however, set him apart, and it was this friendship with God that sustained him through the great trial of his life: his battle with leukemia. Read More...
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Adventure Camp June 21st-26th, 2020 Adventure Camp offers rock climbing, rappelling, canoeing, mountain bike riding, a ropes course, adventure trails, hiking, music, adoration, Mass, confession, and reflection on God’s marvelous creation. The cost is $380 for students currently in grades 6 to 12. The cost for chaperones is a free-will donation. A non-refundable $100 deposit is due by March 31st. Balance is due June 5th. A submitted deposit reserves your spot, 45 student spots available, 7 chaperones needed. Please contact David Alcott at [email protected] or visit http://www.stjohnsmarshfield.org/adventure-camp.html From the desk of the Deacon: The Deacon The word “Deacon” comes from the Greek word “diakonia” which means servant and hearkens back to the original purpose of the diaconate, to serve the Apostles (later the Bishop) by ministering to the poor and performing the administrative duties of the community. (Please note that the word “deacon” is spelled with “a”. Decon is rat poison! Deacons are called upon to do many things, but so far killing rats has not been one of them for me!) The story of the founding of the Order of Diaconate may be found in the book of Acts, Chapter 6, verses 1-7. Deacons were very important in the early years of the Church with Deacon Stephen being the first martyr of the Church and Philip being among the first to carry the Gospel outside of Jerusalem (Samaria and Ethiopia). For many years, deacons served the Bishop hand-in-hand with the priest, but abuse of power and jealousy reduced the diaconate to a stage of priestly development, the transi- tional diaconate. The Eastern Church, however, retained the Permanent Diaconate as an integral part of the faith community. Following the Second Vatican Council, Saint Pope Paul VI reinstated the Permanent Diaconate to the Roman Rite of the Church. So, what does a Deacon do? Short answer, whatever needs to be done that he is authorized to do. While we cannot give absolution, administer the Anointing of the Sick, or consecrate the Eucharist, we are expected to assist the priest whenever we attend Mass. We are first and foremost heralds of the Gospel! It is our responsibility and duty to proclaim the Gospel at Mass and from time to time preach the homily. We also assist the priest by preparing the alter and the gifts, elevating the chalice of Christ’s precious blood during the Great Amen, calling for the sign of peace, helping distribute holy communion, purifying the sacred vessels used at Mass, and dismissing the people so that they may go forth and serve God. We are also authorized to baptize, witness weddings outside of Mass, preside at funerals outside Mass, bring viaticum to the dying, and preside at Benediction. Deacons form a bridge between the Church and the world by functioning in both the clerical state as well as the secular world. We are ordained by the bishop of our diocese to serve him, the parish, and the poor of our community, while juggling our secular jobs and living up to our family commitments. If any man between the ages of 35 and 60 feels called to the diaconate, please feel free to see me, Fr. Barry, or contact Christopher Ruff in the Diocesan Office. Also, have your wife talk to my wife, Rita, our wives are of paramount importance to our ministry! Formation is a five-year program (one weekend a month, nine months of the year, plus homework) and is essentially Masters level work. It is a challenge, but is well worth the effort. Your faithful servant in Christ, Deacon Jeff Tour of Italy Pasta Buffet on 3/7/20 at the Eagles's Club, serving from 4:30PM-7PM, Meal Ticket; Adults $11, Kids 4-8 $6, under 4 free, Proceeds used by SVDP-St Johns Conference, to help the area needy. Meal includes Three choices of Pasta and three choices of sauces which includes meat choices, lettuce salad, bread sticks, beverage and dessert. A large variety of Raffle Baskets will be on display, with raffle tickets sold for 1-$5, 3-$10, Arms Length- $20. Please help support this worthy cause. |
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Monday - Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Stay Connected with Our ParishWelcome from Our PastorWelcome to Christ the King Catholic Church! Ever since 1938 this parish has been assisting souls in their quest for deeper union with God. Our mission statement is essentially found in the stained glass window above the main altar: “For Christ our King.” Insofar as God made us and we belong to Him, we have come to... Read More
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