1. Art and Diseño

Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Day of Prayer for the Lay Apostolate
Turkana Sunday
31 January - 1 February 2015
Pope John XXIII Parish
at St. Nicolas de Flue
The English-speaking Roman Catholic Parish of Geneva
57, Rue de Montbrillant
CH 1202 Genève
www.johnxxiii.ch
Fr. Richard De Lord, Parish Priest
Fr. Paul C. Friel, Assistant Priest
Tel: 022 733 04 83
Fax: 022 919 19 30
[email protected]
Emergency No. 079 845 2804
"Quiet! Come out of him!" (Mk. 1:25)
Today we hear the first miracle story in Mark’s
Gospel. It is important for us because it directs us
towards what is to follow. The man Jesus
encountered was sick. He was unclean. He was
disruptive, unpredictable, frightening, and it seems
odd to me that he would have been in the
synagogue at all. The idea of a possessed person
spooks us. It is the subject of movie thrillers late at
night.
However, evil and possession is exactly what this
story is about. Mark casts Jesus in two ways: a
teacher and an exorcist. We get that in this story
because of where it takes place: a synagogue. It is
in the synagogue that teaching happens, and Jesus
is there both as teacher and as exorcist. Through
these exorcisms, Mark will lead us not just to the
revelation of who this man is, but to a growing
awareness of who we are in relation to Jesus.
In this story, the crowd simply comes to wonder who
he is. They do not make up their minds. They go
away wondering where he got the power he has,
because they can tell it is unlike any power and
authority they have ever seen.
At that time in human history, all illness was
considered a possession, and exorcists were to
them what doctors are to us. They would use
incantations and potions, and sometimes go as far
as to scream at the person they were curing. Jesus
does none of that. He has no formula or incantation.
MASS SCHEDULE for FEBRUARY 2 - 8
Mon, Feb 2
Tue, Feb 3
18:30 (English)
Wed, Feb 4
18:30 (English)
Thu, Feb 5
12:45 (English)
Fri, Feb 6
12:45 (English)
Sat, Feb 7
18:30 (English)
Sun, Feb 8
08:30
10:00
11:30
19:00
(English)
(English)
(English)
(English) at Notre Dame Basilica
He invokes no higher
power or authority other
than his own. He says:
“Be
still.”
“Quiet.”
“Come out.” This is the
cause of great
amazement. Jesus
accomplishes by his
word what others might
spend days and energy
trying to accomplish.
Now we more often like to think of Jesus as teacher
rather than an exorcist. Mark would have us also
see Jesus as “healer of the possessed”. Although
we may shy away from that idea, we cannot refuse
the role. We are, after all, possessed by all manner
of evil that leaves us helpless and disoriented:
materialism, selfishness, ideologies contrary to the
Gospel values. We are possessed by infidelity,
immorality, laziness and pleasure, and can be
addicted to commercialism, uncontrolled desires.
It would be well for us to take seriously our own
possessed condition, and allow His Word to set us
free. What he said to that man in the synagogue, he
still says to us: Be quiet. Be Still.
Fr. Thomas Boyer
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church
Norman, Oklahoma
SACRAMENTS
MARRIAGE All couples planning to marry should register with us
by calling the Parish Office. (Six months notice is the usual
requirement.)
MINISTRY TO THE SICK At home or in hospital? To receive the
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick or Holy Communion, please
contact one of the priests, or a Eucharistic Minister for a visit.
RECONCILIATION The Sacrament of reconciliation (Confession) is
available before and after each weekday Mass upon request or by
prior arrangement. It will also be offered in the Chapel every
Saturday from 17:15-18:00.
BAPTISM Baptisms are usually celebrated on the 4th Saturday of
each month at 12 noon. Deadline for registration is the 7th of the
month. Please call the Parish Office to register.
31 January - 1 February 2015
Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time - Day of Prayer for the Lay Apostolate
“Today, as ever, the Church needs
credible lay witnesses
to the saving truth of the Gospel,
its power to purify
and transform human hearts,
and its fruitfulness
for building up the human family in unity,
justice and peace.”
(Pope Francis, 16 Aug 2014)
Your Old Palms Please!
It’s that time of year again to
bring in your old palms! Please
leave them at the entrance of
the Centre by Feb 15 (Sun).
They will be used for making
the ash for Feb 18 (Ash
Wednesday). If you are able to
help with burning the palms,
please contact the Parish
office. Thank you for your cooperation!
Parish database
A new Parish Directory will
soon be released. To ensure its
accuracy, please register online
for newcomers. For already
registered parishioners, please
email any updates to
[email protected].
Walking with Purpose
Connect Coffee. Feb 5 (Thu)
12:00-13:30.
Come and
experience soup and Scripture with
other women of our Parish and
learn more about the women’s
Bible study group!
Eucharistic Adoration
Feb 6 is the first Friday of the
month. Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament will take place from
13:15 - 14:15 in the Chapel.
Calling all performers!
St. John XXIII Parish will be
hosting another Lenten drama in
the form of a Living Stations of
the Cross to be held on Apr 3
(Good Friday). Anyone from
age 11 who is interested in
being an actor or reader, please attend auditions
on Feb 1 (Sun) from 13:00-16:00 in the Parish
House. Contact Youth Minister Emily Toole at
[email protected] for more information.
Parish pastoral Council
The PPC will meet on Feb 5 (Thu) from
18:30-20:30 in Room B2.
All
chairpersons and coordinators of the
various parish ministries and affiliated
groups are invited to attend this
meeting, as well as any interested parishioners.
RSVP to the Parish Office.
Soup Kitchen
On Feb 20 (Fri. lunchtime), our
Parish will once again help out in
supporting the Soup Kitchen,
operated by Carrefour-rue. Volunteers and cash
donations are needed (any amount is welcome).
Cash donations can be paid through the Parish
Office or credited to the following account:
UBS Currrent Account CHF
Account no:240-255357.00U
IBAN:CH76 0024 0240 2553 5700 U
Please indicate: "Contribution to the Soup
Kitchen". Thank you very much for your
generosity! Should you have any questions,
please email Sr. Merlyn through the Parish
Office.
“Parishes need your apostolic enthusiasm,
your availability and your full creative service…
In the current social and ecclesial context,
you lay people of the Church
are called to renew your missionary commitment.
This requires being a living example
and a renewed lay apostolate,
open to accepting unexplored territories." (Pope Francis, 6 May ‘14)
31 January - 1 February 2015
Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time - Day of Prayer for the Lay Apostolate
Ignatian Retreat
The next retreat will take
place on Feb 14 (Sat)
from 09:30 - 17:00 at the
Ecumencial Institute, Chateau de Bossey
(Chemin Chenevière 2,CH-1279 Bogis-Bossey.
Tel: +41 22 960 73 00) The theme of the day will
be: "My Time is in Your Hands". The cost is
CHF45 which includes lunch. To register and obtain any other information, please conact :Patricia
Laurie through the Parish Office.
“Lighten the load” update
Scripture from Scratch
The group meets every Friday at
11:00 in the Parish House.
Young catholics
The group meets in Room
BC1 every Wednesday at 19:00.
For further info, please contact:
[email protected]
Zumba
Zumba sessions take place
every Thursday at 17:45. As
usual, CHF10 donation per
participant will go towards the
cost of our move.
Has cancer affected you?
... or someone close to you? Visit
the English Speaking Cancer
Association website for full details
of their services, or visit
the
ESCA Drop-in Centre and library
at: 150 Rte. de Ferney,
Geneva (Tel: 022 791 63 05 Helpline: 079 531
55 11).
They're open Tuesdays and
Thursdays, 10:00-14:00.
Training course
A special pledge campaign to “Lighten the Load”
begins today. Please take a green pledge form
and follow through. Thank you.
Weekend collections
Last weekend (Jan 24-25), the amount of
CHF4,798 was collected for our Parish
community.
This weekend (Jan 31-Feb
1), part of the collections
will go towards supporting
the Apostolate of the Laity
(Apostolat des Laics). The
second collections will go
to support our sister parish in Turkana.
Next weekend (Feb 7-8), the collections will go
towards supporting the needs of our Parish
community.
Thank you for your generosity!
The hospice La Maison de Tara is
offering a training course for
English-speaking volunteers, and
is open to anyone (from age 22)
interested in becoming a volunteer.
The training will take place at La
Maison de Tara, Ch. De la
Montagne, 1224 Chêne-Bougeries, and is free of
charge. To register or for further information,
please contact Daphne Fresle (Tel: 022 348
8666, or e-mail: [email protected])
Need a
confidential
talk?
Contact the
caring
ministry
via
[email protected].
Corner
e-mail:
Recently lost a loved one and would like
to talk?
Contact a member of our Bethany Group
through Lynne Gamble through the Parish
Office.
MINISTRY ROSTER for JANUARY 31– FEBRUARY 1 and FEBRUARY 7-8
Saturday - Sunday, January 31- February 1
Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Flower Arrangement: C. Agbayani
Saturday - Sunday, February 7-8
Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Flower Arrangement: E. de Leon
Saturday, January 31, 18:30
Eucharistic Ministers: M. Castillo, M. Dizon
Readers: K. Erpe, R. Aiello
Ushers: P. Belga, C. Ella
Greeters: P. Belga, C. Ella
Servers: M. Zignol, G. Cabos, JP Aloysius
Saturday, February 7, 18:30
Eucharistic Ministers: R. Schwerzmann, M. Castillo
Readers: R. Cabrera-Chi, V. Martin-Celder
Ushers: J. Barrozo & Family
Greeters: J. Barrozo & Family
Servers: M. Zignol, G. Cabos, JP Aloysius
Sunday, February 1, 8:30
Eucharistic Ministers: B. Bell
Readers: C. Klekr, P. Mc Namara
Ushers: F. Cabrera
Greeters: Cabrera Family
Coffee: M. & B. Bell
Servers: G. Cabrera, M. Mamangun, A. Eland
Sunday, February 8, 8:30
Eucharistic Ministers: L. Berrig
Readers: E. Mason, A. Marchetti
Ushers: M. & B. Bell
Greeters: M. & B. Bell
Coffee: E. Mejorada
Servers: G. Cabrera, M. Mamangun, A. Eland
Sunday, February 1, 10:00
Eucharistic Ministers: L. Gumba, G. Titus, A. Sandoval
Readers: O. Agatiello, B. Simpson
Ushers: J. Rosales, M. Zabala
Greeters: J. Hernandez, E. Alluad
Coffee: E. Majorada, H. Almeda
Servers: Cepeda Family
Sunday, February 8, 10:00
Eucharistic Ministers: M. Mc Shee,C. Sandoval, C. Titus
Readers: E. Valdez, A. Anaedu
Ushers: C. Besa, F. Lucida
Greeters: C. Acaso, N. Chavez
Coffee: A. Toledo, J. Camilo
Servers: L. & M. Titus, A. Gannon, S. Olanka
Sunday, February 1, 11:30
Eucharistic Ministers: N. Oloo, A. Serapion, R. Leyson
Readers: A. Ebbinghaus, C. Jorgen
Ushers: E. & D. Sarjono, A. Macamus, G. Santiago
Greeters: C. Atekmangoh, E. Robles, H. Kofi
Coffee: E. Amigo
Servers: J. Oloo, C. Ruane, G. Benitez
Sunday, February 8, 11:30
Eucharistic Ministers: J. Olexa, R. Omondi, J. Thomas
Readers: B. Kalimanshi, D. Mc Kenna
Ushers: M. Rojo, F. de Leon, H. Manalo
Greeters: Jay & Jas. Dian, J. Riungu
Coffee: E. Mejorada
Servers: Aw. & Ar. Mbeche, C. Gumba
Sunday, February 1, 19:00
Mass at Notre Dame
Eucharistic Ministers: W. Nicolas-Jomard, E. Mejorada
Readers: E. Lajom, M. Guevarra
Usher/Greeter: E. Mejorada, T. Tatad
Sunday, February 8, 19:00
Mass at Notre Dame
Eucharistic Ministers: R. Dumont, H. Daily
Readers: I. Asuncion, K. Erpe
Usher/Greeter: E. Mejorada, T. Tatad
Bulletin Ads for JOHN XXIII
All contributions for the bulletin must be received by Wednesday and can be sent via e-mail to
[email protected]. Note that the bulletin can also be found on the Parish website.
Mon, Feb 2
Year I
Presentation of Our Lord
Ml. 3:1–4; Lk. 2:22-40
19:00-21:00
G1
Confirmation Class 1
Tue, Feb 3
St. Blaise, St. Ansgar
He. 12:1–4; Mk. 5:21-43
19:00-21:30
B7
11:30 Choir
Wed, Feb 4
He. 12:4-11, 11-15; Mk. 6:1-6
Thu, Feb 5
St. Agatha
He. 12:18–19, 21-24; Mk. 6:7-13
Fri, Feb 6
Sts. Paul Miki and Companions
He. 13:1-8; Mk. 6:14-29
19:00-21:00
19:00-21:00
12:00-13:45
17:45-18:45
18:30-20:30
19:00-21:00
19:00-21:00
G1
BO
G1
G1
B2
G1
G1
RCIA
Young Catholics
Walking with Purpose
Zumba
Parish Pastoral Council
Confirmation Class 2
CFC
Sat, Feb 7
He. 13:15-17, 20-21; Mk. 6:30-34
Sun, Feb 8
Year B
Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Jb. 7:1-4; 6-7; 1 Co. 9:16–19, 22-23; Mk. 1:29–39
13:00-16:00
16:30-18:15
18:00-20:00
15:30-18:30
B7
B7
B0
B7
Youth for Christ
Youth Choir
Filipino Prayer Group
Notre Dame Choir