St. Helen Roman Catholic Parish - Oracle

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1 St. Helen Roman Catholic Parish - Oracle 66 E. Maplewood St. Oracle, AZ Phone: (520) FAX: (520) Visit our Website: To add, change or contribute information for the website please contact the Parish Office at St. Helen s address: sthelensmission@msn.com SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2019 THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Ambrose O. Nwohu Parish Secretary& Compliance Representative: GloriaAcosta Parish Office Hours: Tuesday Thursday a.m.-2 p.m. Priest: Tuesday - Friday....9:30 a.m noon & 2 p.m. 7 p.m. MASS SCHEDULE Saturday (Mass of Anticipation) p.m. Sunday...8 a.m. & 10 a.m. Monday thru Friday a.m. First Friday of the Month Anointing of the Sick and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament...8 a.m. All Holy Days of Obligation a.m. & 7 p.m. Pray the Rosary...1/2 hour before each Mass Parish Board of Directors Rev. Msgr. Ambrose O. Nwohu, President Manuel Navarro, Treasurer Carmen Trejo, Secretary Most Rev. Edward J. Weisenburger, D.D. Rev. Msgr. Jeremiah McCarthy ********SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION********* Marriage Preparation Diocesan regulations require that you see a priest at least four months before your wedding date. Baptismal Preparation Please call for arrangements at least two months prior to the date of Baptism. Baptisms are scheduled for the third weekend of each month. Reconciliation/Confession Saturday from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Any other time by appointment.

2 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 24, 2019 Merciful and gracious is the LORD, slow to anger and abounding in kindness. Psalm 103:8 DO NO HARM We listen quite a while before we get to the punch line of the first reading today: even though it would be an easy thing to do, David will not harm the anointed one of the Lord. We, of course, know that Jesus is the Messiah, the anointed one of God, but the Bible uses this term for many different people. It is scripture s way of indicating who has been chosen by God for a special place and mission in salvation history. In today s Gospel, Jesus presents a greatly enlarged list of those who, as children of God, we should not harm, but love instead: our enemies, those who curse us or do us harm, those who owe us money, the ungrateful, the wicked. The point of Jesus teaching is not to encourage these kinds of behaviors in others, but rather to form us in the image of our heavenly Father by increasing our opportunities to love unconditionally, expecting no return; to be merciful and forgiving, even when it would be easier not to. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Deadline for bulletin announcements is 2 p.m. on Tuesday MASS INTENTIONS Offered for our beloved dead as well as our living ones. May the souls of our faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. VOCATIONS CRUCIFIX At each Mass, the family taking the crucifix should designate another family to carry the crucifix home the following week. Please return the crucifix before the beginning of each Mass. 2/16 & 2/17, 2019 INFANT BAPTISMS Instructions for infant Baptisms are on the first and third Thursday of the month (after initial registration) at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Hall. It is mandatory that parents and Godparents attend. Sanctuary Lamp Parish Offertory - $ Thank you and God bless you for your generosity. Please stop by the parish office to reserve dates for the Sanctuary Lamp. The Sanctuary Lamp may be reserved by more than one persons for the same dates. PLEASE PRAY FOR Ill and/or homebound: Estevan Ramirez, Dora, John Hernandez, Elaine Mendibles, Warren Perow, Margarita Pena, Frank Castillo, Al Gutierrez, Debbie Martinez, Felix Garcia, Patricio Ortiz, Allison Gomez, Susie Molina, Rosa Santos, Evodio Barrientos, Rico Guerrero, Carmen Garcia, Lynne Cunningham, Mollie Clark, Michael Hilimire, Bea Marquez, John Hughes Please help keep our prayer list current. To add or remove a name from the prayer list, please call the parish office. In order to ensure an updated prayer list, names will be listed for two months and then removed. Our Service Men & Women: Christopher Salazar, Nathan Jackson Faithful Departed: Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord and may perpetual light shine upon them

3 FEBRUARY 2019 CALENDAR Every First Friday 8 a.m.- Anointing of the Sick and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Holy Days of Obligation Masses 9 a.m. & 7 p.m. Adult Formation (Scripture) Classes with Msgr. Ambrose Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Choir Practice Saturdays, 9 a.m. Womens Prayer Group Tuesdays from 12 noon to 1 p.m Finance Committee Every 3 rd Thursday 6:30 p.m. Parish Council As announced Liturgy Committee As announced Second collection for Building Fund - Every first weekend of the month. Parish Maintenance Second Collection six times/year. St. Helen Offices & Ministries Parish Pastoral Council Chairperson Ellie Brown Finance Council Chairperson Manny Navarro Compliance Representative Gloria Acosta Lector Scheduling/Bereavement - Mary Buzan Sacristan/Euch. Minister Scheduling Tony Telles Altar Server Scheduling Debbie Gutierrez Music Coordinator Ellie Brown Religious Education Gr. 3 Mary Telles Gr. 4,5,6 Leonor Berumen St. Helen s Food Bank - Helen Alvarez Knights of Columbus Johnnie Seballos Cursillo Movement Leaders Mary & Tony Telles Adult Catechesis Msgr. Ambrose O. Nwohu Kitchen Angels Church Cleaning/Furnishings/Environmental Design (Volunteers needed) YOU HAVE UNTIL LAPRIL 15 TH TO MAKE A TAX CREDIT CONTRIBUTION Arizona s Catholic Tuition Support Organization (CTSO) for the Diocese of Tucson is helping students attend Catholic schools regardless of their race, religion, national origin, and economic status, etc. Take advantage of the Arizona Tax Credit Program by directing your tax dollars to CTSO, and receive a dollarfor-dollar credit. Brochures are available or visit for online giving. Make your contribution by April 15, 2019 for the 2018 tax year. KNIGHTS CORNER Feb. 26- Priest Apprec. St. Marks Knights are selling tickets for local Scholarship Raffle: 43" color LED TV, $1 per ticket or $5 for 6 tickets. Money raised will go towards local scholarships, drawing March 22. Also selling Lenten Fish Dinner tickets: $9 per plate - fish (fried or baked), fries, coleslaw Thanks, Grand Knight Alfred Trejo Non-perishable food items for our parish food bank are still being accepted. Thanks for your support. Needed: Canned fruit, fruit juices, chicken, ham, tuna, chilis, potatoes or yams, tomatoes, veggies. Sugar, flour, pinto beans, rice. Instant potatoes, noodles, garbage bags.toilet paper, tooth paste, hand and dish soap, wipes, shampoo/conditioner.shaving lotion, brushes, combs, female items.pet food. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR SUNDAY MORNING SOCIALS Thank you! 2019 SECOND COLLECTIONS (*Diocesan) March 2 & 3 St. Helen Building Fund March 16 & 17 Holy Land * April 6 & 7 St. Helen Building Fund Parish Council Meeting Sunday, March 10, at 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Parishioners are invited to attend. EnvelopesforPARISH special collections in rack back of the church. We pray that the Holy Spirit may continue to guide the work of the Church in our Diocese, and that Christ s message of love be realized through the work of the Annual Catholic Appeal. How marvelous it would be if, at the end of the day, each of us could say: today I have performed an act of charity towards others Pope Francis Our parish plays a vital role in the work of the Annual Catholic Appeal. We have an opportunity to act together as a Catholic Family and impact the lives of others throughout the Diocese with selfless acts of love and generosity. Your gifts and pledges impact our community by helping provide meals to the needy, masses and communion services for residents in nursing homes, hospices, and other facilities, by supporting the diocesan programs and services that share the teachings of the Church. Please make your sacrificial commitment to the 2019 Annual Catholic Appeal. Bishop Weisenburger is counting on the support of every parish family to meet our parish goal. She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy Proverbs 31:20 Thank you for your prayers, support and participation! Text ACA to 41444~ OR ~ visit RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ANNOUNCEMENTS Inquiries regarding the Religious Education program should be directed to the Parish Office. Persons interested in applying for the Director of Religious Education position should speak with Msgr. or contact the Parish Office. The Catechist is one who guards the memory of God and who knows how to awaken it in others. Pope Francis

4 TODAY S READINGS First Reading David found Saul in a deep sleep, but would not harm him (1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23). Psalm The Lord is kind and merciful (Psalm 103). Second Reading We shall bear the image of the heavenly Adam (1 Corinthians 15:45-49). Gospel Give to everyone who asks of you. Lend expecting nothing back (Luke 6:27-38). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Sir 1:1-10; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday: Sir 2:1-11; Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40; Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: Sir 4:11-19; Ps 119:165, 168, 171, 172, 174, 175; Mk 9:38-40 Thursday: Sir 5:1-8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mk 9:41-50 Friday: Sir 6:5-17; Ps 119:12, 16, 18, 27, 34, 35; Mk 10:1-12 Saturday: Sir 17:1-15; Ps 103:13-18; Mk 10:13-16 Sunday: Sir:27:4-7; Ps 92:2-3, 13-16; 1 Cor 15:54-58; Lk 6:39-45 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Friday: World Day of Prayer; First Friday Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION When the Roman Empire turned a favorable eye toward the once-persecuted Christians, among the effects was a population explosion in the baptismal font, as Christian sympathizers stepped from the shadows. With more and more people becoming Christians, laws were passed to protect Sunday as a work-free day. Soon, it became possible to celebrate Mass later in the morning, rather than the older custom of gathering before dawn to celebrate Eucharist. Amazingly, despite the increasing numbers of Christians, there was great resistance to adding to the number of worship events; the Eucharist that began as a few friends around a table soon was transformed into a more formal event with throngs crowding a large hall. All the Christians in a city or town would gather around the bishop for the one Sunday Eucharist, and only when the crowds became unmanageable was there an impulse to divide the assembly by splitting off a new bishop and flock. Now, sixteen hundred years later, many parishes see a need to trim or combine Mass schedules. This is often seen as tough surgery. Yet our forebears in the faith would see it as a gain: a filling up of the Eucharist with a large and vigorous assembly, a fullness of ministry, an opportunity to make the Church more fully visible and stronger for service. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.

5 Diocese of Tucson Bishop Weisenburger s Wednesday Update is available to view on the Diocesan website. The Update is an informative communication about the bishop s schedule and events currently occurring within the diocese. Log in to the diocesan website: and under the Bishop s heading click on the following links: Departments; then Office of the Bishop; then The Wednesday Update. Call St. Helen Parish Office for help or more information. There are employment opportunities currently available in the Diocese of Tucson. To view the position descriptions and information on how to apply, persons interested should refer to (Employment Opportunities). Pray For Vocations RETROUVAILLE & MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER RETREAT NOTICES Marriage Help - A Retrouvaille Weekend can help couples rediscover hope and purpose in their marriage. Visit: or Call Give, and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. Give the gift of your love by attending the Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend on Mar in Tucson or May in Phoenix. To apply online, and for weekend dates visit

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