St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

Phys i ca l Address : 3055 E l M i rage Way Ma i l i ng Address : P .O. Box 31230 Laugh l i n , Nevada 89028.1230 Off i ce Hours : 8 :00 a .m. - 3 :00 p .m. Monday through Fr i day Te l ephone : 702.298.0440 F a x : 702.298.0279 E-Ma i lAddress :SJB l augh l i n@gma i l . com Website: LaughlinCatholic.com

Sunday, June 28, 2020

D i rect i ons to St. John the Bapt i s t Church: From Casino Dr. go west on Bruce Woodbury Drive (across from the Edgewater Hotel). Continue approximately 3 miles to Needles Highway, turn left. At El Mirage Way (the first traffic light), turn right. Drive approximately 2 blocks, St. John’s is on the corner of El Mirage Way and Banyon Drive.

Rosary: Recited before each Mass

Baptisms: Baptisms are normally celebrated on Saturdays at 11:00 a. m. Registered and active parishioners should contact the priest one month in advance to make the arrangements.

MISSION STATEMENT: To serve the needs of the growing faith community in this part of Southern Nevada, composed of residents, weekend visitors and snowbirds who pray together, work together so as to build up the body of Christ; to be witnesses likewise, to the historical legacy of the first recorded Catholic Mass in Nevada celebrated in Laughlin in 1776 by Father Francisco Garces, a Franciscan missionary.

REV. CHARLES B. URNICK, ADMINISTRATOR Deacon R ichard Lambert - Pastora l Support - Deacon Dan McHugh

CHURCH RE-OPENS

ON A LIMITED BASIS!

SEE PAGE 6 & 7!

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S A INT JOHN THE BA P T IST CATHOL I C CHURCH

ADVISORY COUNCIL CHAIRMAN STEVE FORTIER 702.298.6399 EM COORDINATOR WAUNITA MARO 702.298.0440 GIFT SHOP COORDINATOR MAUREEN MULLIN 702.298.1048 GUILD COORDINATOR TRISH NEVIUS 702-420-6242 HIV/AIDS OUTREACH REV. JOSEPH O’BRIEN 702.564.4224 DIR. OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION HOPE CASTILLO 702-726-7014 RITE OF CHRISTIAN INIT. (RCIA) REUBEN CASTILLO 702-726-7014 TROOP OUTREACH COORDINATOR KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS GRAND KNIGHT FRED WELLS702-298-5359 LECTORS/COMMENTATORS DIRECTOR OF MUSIC LUANN KRUZ 928.754.2650 PRAYER CHAIN YVONNE FATHERREE 702.298.0690 SUPPORT GROUP HOPE CASTILLO 702.726.7014 SECRETARY/SAFE ENVIRONMNT COORD WAUNITA MARO 702.298.0440

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading - Elisha promises a baby son to the hospitable woman (2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a).

Psalm - For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 89).

Second Reading – We shall live in newness of life as Christ was raised from the dead (Romans 6:3-4, 8-11).

Gospel - Whoever gives but a cup of cold water to another will surely be rewarded (Matthew 10:37-42).

CHRISTIAN HOSPITALITY Day in and day out, we are required to make judgment calls informed by tough, durable, serviceable Christian love. We do what we can do, and God takes notice. God is in charge of rewards, and a glass of water will do when that is what we have to offer with a glad and open heart. Paul gives us a clear theology for the mission-ary work we do whenever anybody is close at hand. He reminds us that our work, our minis-try, is carried on in concert with Christ. We have been baptized into his death and life. In any given moment both life and death are there, a kind of play of shadow and light. Sometimes it’s difficult to tell where shadow leaves off and light begins. God will take care of that, too.

S P E C I A L A N N O U N C E M E N T S

SJB GIFT SHOP CLOSED!

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FATHER CHARLIE’S PAGE 6 & 7 Letter #15—June 23, 2020

Thursdays With Charlie Spiritual Holy Communion Prayer

The Garces Center Dispensation

Paschal, The Parish Owl The Importance of History

Enclosures St. Michael the Archangel Prayer

Metro Strong Hot Weather Is Coming

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5:00 PM BIBLE STUDY MEETING WEDNESDAY’S OF EACH MONTH

Leader: Rod Johnston 928/444-3790

NO PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CHURCH! _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

“JOURNEY THROUGH SCRIPTURE” Wednesdays: 8:00 - 9:15AM

Would you like to grow more deeply in your faith? Do you have the desire to learn more about scripture? Would you like to meet other members of our parish family? Come and read the Sunday Scriptures and discuss how we can apply them to our daily lives. Our text, “At Home With the Word”, has helpful insights that encourage a practical response. Everyone is invited!

Marilyn Tolone 909-618-3498

NO PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CHURCH! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

ST. JOHN’S GUILD INFORMATION READ PAGE 4!

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NIGHTLINE NEWSLETTER!

Read Page 4!

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

PRAY FOR THE HEALTH OF SICK RELATIVES AND FRIENDS

Ramona Aguilar - Davine Barron - Richard Brazaski - Olga Benavides - Courtney Berry - Rosie Blanco - Gloria Brown - Keith & Dolores Brinnon - Ray Castillo - Kash Commers - Corky Cornell - Tammy Davis - Donna & Charlie Del Nero - Alicia Denley - Angie Elena - Sara & Felipe Flores - Nick Gabaldon - Polly Gabaldon - Louie Garcia - Michael Gifford - Jo Ann Gordon - Naileah Handlin - Ted Hardy - David Hem-melspack Jr. - Philip Herrich - Gracie Hodapp - Tony Kapaldo - John Katelck - Thomas Koral - Sean Lenhart - Alyssa Lewis - Dottie Lewis - Judy Lippelt - David Lopez - Joey March - Janice Martin - Raphael & Natalie Martiney - Betty Marx - Allen Miller - Joe Nava - Jerry Patton - Eustolia Peres - Amalia and Sam Quesada - Teri Quintanilla - Christina Rus-sell - Schliskey - Karen Sedano - Patty Shawd - Marie Southard - Barbara Survillas - Jeffrey Survillas - Steve Szymanski - Amy Taboada - Bob Emilio J. Telles - Terrian - Dwayne Thiel - Kay & Charlie Thompson - Zack Trimmen - Darren Weeda - Charles Williams - Karen Wischnack - George Woodward

Names remain on our list 2 months and then are removed. Call the office 702-298-0440 when the health of you or your loved one has improved or if a name needs to be re-moved.

For many years, on page 3 of our bulletin, we have listed the names of relatives and friends for whom prayers have been requested. While we try to keep that list updated, some of the names have remained there for years and occasionally we learn that one or several have died years ago. The list is re-ally designed for those in immediate and serious need of the prayers of our parishioners and visitors.

Also, in view of the current privacy laws in our nation, indi-viduals may not wish to have their names published at all. We have tried to be careful about this and respect their privacy. We must continue to do so.

In an effort to accomplish the goals of keeping the list cur-rent, immediate, and within the privacy laws, a completely new list will be begun on the first weekend of July 2020. No names will be carried over from the current list. Only members of a person’s immediate family (parent, child, sibling, grandparent) or the person himself/herself may add a name to the list by submitting the name in writing and signing that you have permission to add the name. Names will remain on the list for 2 months and will then be removed automatically. If you wish to renew a name on the list for another two months, you will need to notify the church office one week before the name expires.

ST. JOHN’S PRAYER CHAIN If you want a particular petition prayed for, please call Yvonne Fatherree at 702.298.0690.

June 27, 2020 Through

July 4, 2020

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34:2-9; June 29 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19

Tuesday: Am 3:1-8; 4:11-12; Ps 5:4b-8; June 30 Mt 8:23-27

Wednesday: Am 5:14-15, 21-24; Ps 50:7-13, July 1 16bc 17; Mt 8:28-34

Thursday: Am 7:10-17; Ps 19:8-11; July 2 Mt 9:1-8

Friday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117;1bc, 2; July 3 Jn 20:24-29

Saturday: Am 9:11-15; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; July 4 Mt 9:14-17

Sunday: Zec 9:9-10; Ps 145:1-2,8-11, July 5 13-14; Rom 8:9, 11-13; Mt 11:25-30

Saturday 4:00 p.m. All Parishioners of St. June 27 John the Baptist 6:00 p.m. †David Trautwein

Sunday 8:00 a.m. Belinda Kent & Family June 28 (Birthday Blessings) 10:00 a.m. †Dorothy Terrian 12 Noon Father’s Day Novena

Monday 8:00 a.m. Father’s Day Novena June 29

Tuesday 8:00 a.m. †Nydia Hanvy Claussen June 30

Friday Multiple Intentions July 3 8:00 a.m. †Edward G. & Leolani Clements Doleshall Family

Saturday 8:00 a.m. Bill and Mavis Zoller July 4 4:00 p.m. L & D Members of the Wilmes/Peterson Fam. 6:00 p.m. All Parishioners of St. John the Baptist

Sunday 8:00 a.m. †Beauty Lum Lung July 5 10:00 a.m. All Police Personnel Throughout the U.S. 12 Noon †Paul and †Juanita Chavez

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ST. JOHN’S GUILD 9:00 AM at St. John’s Church

Every First Tuesday of the Month (September through May)

For information regarding the Guild, please call Trish Nevius 702-420-6242 or Ethel Neuens at 928-763-6167. New members are always welcome—please join us. We are in-volved in many charitable works for our par-ish, as well as in our community.

LOVING HANDS KNIT & CROCHET GROUP

The loving hands of many community women are helping so many in our community with prayer shawls for those needing prayers and hugs. Hats, mitts slippers & scarves for the Colorado River Food/Clothing Bank, afghans for the Bullhead City Domestic Violence Shel-ter, baby layettes & blankets for WARMC & KRMC nurseries, stoles & stress balls for Sunridge Village, lapghans for veterans & any other requests. Beginners to experienced crocheters/knitters are welcome. Donations of yarn, hooks & needles are always appreci-ated. For more information, call Kathleen Whitehead at 702-357-9372. BROKEN ROSARIES

Drop off at the church office or call Kath-leen Whitehead at 702-357-9372. Put the rosary in an envelope with your name and number in case of questions or to call when the rosary has been repaired. No charge to repair your rosary. FREEDOM Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves and under a just God can-not long retain it.

Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to all practicing Catholic gentlemen 18 years or older. For information, please call Grand Knight Fred Wells at 702/298-5359 or visit www.facebook.com/kofc12690. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

K OF C NIGHTLINE NEWSLETTER

We the Knights of Columbus have 4 very simple principles: 1—Charity; 2—Unity; 3—Fraternity; and 4—Patriotism. Wouldn’t you want to have them to be your principles? Please consider joining us. Your church needs you like at no other time in his-tory. You can also proudly state “I AM A KNIGHT OF COLUMBUS.” It just feels right !!! _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

MONTHLY DEVOTIONS

SACRED HEART OF JESUS Every First Friday of the Month

After the 8:00 a.m. Mass is the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Holy Hour, and Benediction, followed by Hourly Adoration:

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.;

11:00 - 12:00 noon; 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Sign up for an hour in the vestibule of church. How beautiful it would be to have several peo-ple keeping watch with The Lord.

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY

Every First Saturday of the Month after the 8:00am Mass. Devotional prayers to the Blessed Virgin Mary following the 8:00 am Mass.

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RCIA FAITH ENRICHMENT

RCIA catechetical sessions are open to those who wish to gain a greater knowledge of the Catholic Church. Please join us with our new converts for any of the sessions you would like to attend. Schedules with a selection of top-ics are available in the vestibule of the church. No sign-up is required.

Director of RCI, Reuben Castillo __________________________________________________________________________________________________

RCIA: RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

RCIA is a process of instruction (catechesis) for those adults that are con-sidering God’s call to become Catholic. Through RCIA, the church extends an invi-tation to those who have no association with a community of faith or want to con-vert from another faith. Within the same process RCIA provides an opportunity for baptized Catholics, who wish to complete their sacrament of confirmation.

For further information, please call: 702-726-7014.

BASIC CATHOLIC PRAYERS

OUR FATHER Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hal-lowed be Thy Name; Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into tempta-tion, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

HAIL MARY Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed are thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death Amen.

ACT OF CONTRITION O my God, I am heartily sorry for hav-ing offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of heav-en, and the pains of hell; but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve with the help of Thy grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen.

GLORY BE TO THE FATHER Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

2020 Second Collection Schedule June 27 and 28 ........................................... Peter’s Pence July 4 and 5 ................................................. Building Fund July 11 and 12 .................. Catholic Stewardship Appeal July 18 and 19 ............................................. Building Fund July 25 and 26 ... Diocesan Elem. Cath. School Tuition

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church P. O. Box 31230, Laughlin NV 89028 Letter #15 Tuesday, June 23, 2020 Dear Parishioners and Friends – Well, folks, here we are doing Letter #15 in our weekly pandemic series! I never imagined we would be doing this for so long! But people seem to be en-joying these letters, and I love writing them! Looks like we will have to keep the res-ervation system going for a few more weeks. The weekend Masses are all at the church during June. Saturday even-ing at 4PM and at 6PM; Sunday at 8AM, 10AM, and at 12 Noon. Only 50 people are allowed by order of the Governor of Nevada. Reservations must be made by calling the church office at 702-298-0440 on Thursday or Friday between 9AM and 3PM. Do not leave a message, you must speak to a real person and make your reservation for one of the weekend Masses. Only up to 3 seats may be reserved. At church, you must wear a mask and have your temperature tak-en. 100.4 is the allowable limit. Church doors will be opened 15 minutes before each Mass. Weekday Masses are at 8AM on Mon-day, Tuesday, and Friday. No reserva-tions are needed for the weekday Mass-es. The limit will be the first 50 people. The Sunday Mass will be posted on our website LaughlinCatholic.com and on our Facebook page Laughlin Catholic by 8AM on each Sunday morning so you can be part of our virtual congregation anytime after 8AM on Sunday.

THURSDAYS WITH CHARLIE will be posted on our website and Facebook page at 1PM each Thursday for your enjoyment. REMEMBER: In case of an emergency, Father Charlie can be reached on his cell phone at 702-580-4988. Regular messages can always be left at the parish office number: 702-298-0440. The office is open 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM, Monday-Friday, and the church is now open for individual private prayer during the same office hours. At a time like this, I encourage every-one to pray the Spiritual Holy Commun-ion Prayer frequently.

Spiritual Holy Communion Prayer

My Jesus, I believe that You are pre-sent in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul and body. Since I cannot at this mo-ment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart, into my soul, and into my body. I embrace You as if You were already there. And I unite myself entirely to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen. THE GARCES CENTER Construction is continuing beautifully on our new building, and we are very grateful for the stream of donations for it that keep coming in. Bob Bilbray took a wonderful video of it with his drone and you can see it on our web-site, on our Facebook page. Please en-joy the wonderful progress! Contribu-tions, small or large, are always appre-ciated.

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“See You In Church”

DISPENSATION

Bishop George Leo Thomas has extend-ed the dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass indefinitely. This ap-plies to all Catholics living in or visiting anywhere in the Diocese of Las Vegas. The bishop has also written a letter about racism which can be read on the diocesan website. PASCHAL, THE PARISH OWL

The construction noise seems to have bothered Paschal, but he has been spotted nearby, and even left us a feather in our parking lot. I’m sure he will be back by our church really soon. Our welcome mat is always out for our favorite owl! THE IMPORTANCE OF HISTORY

“If you don’t know history, then you don’t know anything. You are a leaf that doesn’t know it is part of a tree.” - Michael Crichton

“A generation which ignores history has no past and no future.” - Robert Heinlein

This past weekend, in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, brutal mobs destroyed several historic statues. Among the statues was an image of a Catholic saint! Saint Junipero Serra was a Spanish Franciscan missionary priest who devoted his life to bringing the pa-gan tribes to Christianity. He person-ally founded nine of the 21 California missions. He was a contemporary and a friend of our beloved Father Francisco Garces. To the present iconoclastic

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mobs, nothing is sacred—not even the memorial of a saint! May God protect us in these strange times! Saint Juni-pero Serra, pray for us!

ENCLOSURES

So many people have commented on the enclosures inserted in these weekly let-ters! I suspect that many refrigerator doors are filling up with them! Here are a few more. ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL PRAYER

For many years, this was prayed at the end of Mass to fight off evil in the world. The fight against evil still con-tinues. If you would like additional cop-ies, please stop by church. I bought a few hundred extra copies!

METRO STRONG

St. Michael the Archangel is the patron saint of law enforcement so I hope you will pray for the men and women of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Depart-ment (METRO). They provide essential protection for our church and for all of Laughlin. And please be sure to pray for all in law enforcement in all of your states and local communities. Defend the police seems more helpful than de-fund the police. I cannot imagine what society would be like without law en-forcement actively protecting us.

HOT WEATHER IS COMING!

It does get warm here in paradise! Sometimes we want to explain to our friends and relatives in other parts of the country just how hot it gets here. Well, you can just show them the en-closed weather forecast! That should pretty much explain it all!

Have fun! Have a happy summer season here in paradise!

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