November 25, 2018 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe ST. GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION ON READINGS DN 7: 12-14; PS 93: 1-2, 5; REV 1: 5-8; JN 18: 33B-37 On this last day of Ordinary Time for the liturgical year, we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King. This feast was instituted by Pope Pius XI in 1925, at a time when the world was experiencing a rise of secularism, materialism and individualism, and an increasing denial of Christ s existence and authority. The hope was that the establishment of this feast would accomplish three goals that nations would see that the Church has the right to freedom, that leaders and nations would see that they are required to give respect to Christ, the King of kings, and that the faithful would be strengthened and encouraged by the reminder that Christ must reign in our hearts, minds, wills and bodies. This feast is needed more than ever for all people and for us especially, as Christian stewards. It reminds us of three vital truths. First, even when it seems the world is spinning out of control, we need not fear because we have a King of kings who is very much in charge and who is loving, merciful and just. Second, if Christ is king of all, then He is also king of me, personally. I am not lord of my time, talents, and treasure. He is. I am a servant of the King and a steward of His gifts to me. Third, as His disciple, I am called to imitate my King. Christ s kingship is characterized by humble service, by emptying Himself for the good of others, The Scriptures tell us He went about doing good and He says of Himself, I came not to be served but to serve. How can I live in any other way than as a humble servant like my King? PARISH OFFICE 8755 Scarborough Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80920 www.saintgabriel.net Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm Phone: (719) 528-8407 Fax: (719) 598-1696 Email: office@saintgabriel.net PARISH CLERGY Pastor, Fr. Kirk Slattery frkslattery@saintgabriel.net Deacon Andy Dunnam dcnadunnam@saintgabriel.net Deacon Mike McGrady mmcgrady@saintgabriel.net Deacon Dave Geislinger dgeislinger@diocs.org MASS SCHEDULE Weekend: Saturday 5:00 pm; day 8:30 am, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm (Spanish) & 4:30 pm Weekdays: Tuesday-Friday 12:15 pm SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Tuesday-Friday: 11:50 am-12:10 pm, Saturday: 2:30-3:30 pm. First Friday: 10am to noon. Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesday 10 am to 7 pm.
FAREWELL MESSAGE FROM DCN ANDY To the wonderful people of Saint Gabriel the Archangel parish; Two years ago, when I gave my first homily as a newly ordained deacon, I told you how proud I was to serve you in your journey of faith. Today as I say good bye, those words still ring true, I am truly humbled to have come to know such a wonderful group of people who are truly committed to serving Christ. As Christ changes us every time we encounter him, your presence over the last 14 years I have been at Saint Gabriel s has shaped and molded me as a child of Christ. I am very grateful for all the prayers, love and support I had through six years of the diaconate, your presence enabled me to never waive on that journey. And the last two years serving as your deacon has been the most rewarding experience of my life. To all of you, your efforts and contributions to the parish have been astounding, never stop. I have learnt so much from you and now possess a greater understanding of where I fit into God s plan. I want to give my thanks to Fr Kirk, for his support and the opportunities he gave to me. To Deacon Mike and all the staff of Saint Gabriel s thank you so much for everything you have done for myself and my family, it is so difficult to say goodbye to all of you. As I close, I just want to say, continue to have a driving passion to serve Jesus Christ, because by keeping a singular focus on God you can accomplish anything. Your examples of selfless service have helped me to be a better deacon and a better person in Jesus Christ. Your boundless energy in serving the Lord inspired me every day and the memories I have gained will never leave me. I am so proud to say I am a part of Saint Gabriel the Archangel parish. Thank you for all you have done for me personally, your friendships are something I dearly treasure, and if you are close to Holy Trinity parish, please stop in and say hello. Come wish Dcn Andy and Gretchen good luck on their new assignment at Holy Trinity. They will be honored at the Knights of Columbus breakfast after the 8:30am Mass on day November 25. GIVING TREE The Giving Tree is up and stocked full of tags for gifts for underprivileged children. Your gifts will go to the children of Sacred Heart Parish in Denver, Military and local families. Please take as many tags as you can provide gifts for. Place wrapped gifts with the tag attached under the tree by Dec. 5th. Thank you for making a child s Christmas bright and Merry this year. MAGNIFICAT MOMS November 28, 9:30-11:00am. If you are a mother seeking inspiration, spiritual growth, and fellowship, Magnificat Mom s is for you! Childcare available (donation based). Bring an item to share for our breakfast potluck. RSVP by Nov 26, magnificatmomsstgabriel@gmail.com. HOLIDAY BULLETIN DEADLINES Due to the upcoming Christmas Holiday, the Deadline for December bulletins are: * December 16th bulletin will be due Friday December 7 at 10am. *December 23rd bulletin will be due Thursday December 13 at 10am. * January 6th bulletin will be due Thursday December 27th at 10am. Please send all bulletin announcements to office@saintgabriel.net. HYMNAL CHANGE Advent begins soon, and the readings portion of the hymnal will be updated for the new liturgical year. Help us make the switch, beginning immediately following the 4:30 day Mass on Nov. 25. Thank you! FR. WOODY PROJECT The Father Woody Project supports 1000's of underprivileged, low income and homeless people of the greater Denver area. Every Diocese in the state is asked to support this much needed service opportunity. This year they are especially in need of the following: Men s and women s accessories (hats, gloves, scarves, socks, etc.) -Toys for children -Board games for teenagers -Beanie babies and cookies are also VERY much needed. Please drop off unwrapped items to the table in the Narthex by Dec. 9th. Thank you for supporting those in need during the Christmas season. St. Gabriel the Archangel 2 Colorado Springs, CO
CALENDAR THIS WEEKEND Knights of Columbus Breakfast after 8:30am Mass. RCIC 9:45-11:15am. RCIA 9:45-11:15am. YSF 9:45-11:15am. Faith Formation Homeschool Group 12:45-2:15pm. Financial Peace University 1:30-3:30pm. Hymnal Swap after 4:30pm Mass. YDisciples 5:45-7:15pm. UPCOMING Mon, Nov 26 James: Pearls for Wise Living Bible Study at 7pm. Mon, Nov 26 Biblical School 6:30pm. Mon, Nov 26 EMoHC Training 6:30pm. Tues, Nov 27 ESL Class 9am. Tues, Nov 27 EPIC: A Journey through Church History Bible Study 9:30am. Tues, Nov 27 SoulCore 9-10am. Wed, Nov 28 Magnificat Moms Meeting 9:30-11am. Wed, Nov 28 Eucharistic Adoration as scheduled. Pray the Rosary at 6:00pm. Evening Prayer and Benediction starts at 6:30pm. Wed, Nov 28 Children s Choir 5:15pm. Wed, Nov 28 Knights of Columbus Meeting 7pm. Thurs, Nov 29 ESL Class 9am. Fri, Nov 30 Altar Server Training 6pm. SAVE THE DATE Dec 8 Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Holy Day of Obligation. Mass at 10am. Dec 8 Advent by Candlelight after 10 am Mass. 2018 RETURNING GOD S GIFTS UPDATE 2018 Parish Goal: $114,826 Total Pledged: $115,514 Percentage Pledged: 100% Total collected to date: $101,001 Percentage collected: 87.96% PARISH E-MAIL LIST Keep abreast of all that is happening at St. Gabriel by signing up for the parish e-mail list. You can do this by going to the parish website at www.saintgabriel.net and clicking on Parish Info and selecting E- mail List Subscriptions and then filling out your e-mail address under Parish News. ADVENT HAPPENINGS Feast of Immaculate Conception, Holy Day of Obligation, December 8 Mass at 10am Extended Reconciliation times December 15 from 1:30-3:30pm and December 22 from 2:30-4:30pm. Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass in Spanish at 6:30pm Posadas December 15 immediately following the 5pm Mass Advent Celebration December 21 from 6:00-8:30pm. Christmas Eve Masses December 24 Masses at 4pm, 6:30pm, 8:30pm (Spanish), and Midnight Christmas Day Mass December 25 Mass at 10am New Year s Day Mass January 1 Mass at 10:00 am (combined) St. Gabriel the Archangel 3 Colorado Springs, CO
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WORDS OF WISDOM The Eucharist calls us to a personal relationship with the person of Jesus Christ, and that can t happen if all you do is receive him in Communion once a week, or even once a day. Building a relationship with another person takes time. Vinny Flynn from 21 Ways to Worship SAVE THE DATE-ADVENT CELEBRATION December 21 6:00-8:30pm *Pot Luck Dinner *Children s activity *Movie ADORATION OF OUR LORD Jesus loves us so much that He Chose to remain with us in His glorified human body veiled in the Holy Eucharist. How do we repay this love? By simply visiting Him. For more information contact: Kathy Thomas at 528-8407 or kthomas@saintgabriel.net. YEAR END GIVING OPTIONS As you begin yearend tax planning for your family or business over the next few months, don t forget that donations to St. Gabriel church qualify as a tax deductible charitable contribution. Your donation to the parish helps support our ministries growth and life in our parish. Most members give weekly, monthly and/or annual cash gifts, but a gift of stocks or bonds is another way to benefit your church and gain a tax advantage. We invite you to help us finish the year strong and prepare ourselves for an exciting 2019 by prayerfully considering an end-of-year financial gift to St. Gabriel. ST. GABRIEL S ON FACEBOOK Keep up to date on what is happening at St. Gabriel s by liking the St. Gabriel Facebook page. Find us under St Gabriel The Archangel Catholic Church. INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY Snow season is here! For office hours and possible Confession and Mass cancellation, please call 528-8407, for recorded information which will be updated by 9am. For specific ministry event cancellations, look for information from the ministry coordinator. Please be safe during these winter months. WORK OF YOUR HANDS-PARISH HELP WANTED CORNER See bulletin board outside main bathroom or contact office for more information: 719-528-8407 Liturgy and Worship/Sacristan Do you Love the Eucharist? Do you Love learning and growing closer to our Lord through the Liturgy? Do you Love Logistics and planning? Your calling awaits you as a Sacristan The requirements are few, and the rewards are innumerable. Please contact Vivian Coffey at 904-652-5588 or HeadSacristan@gmail.com. Environment Committee Banner Support: The Environment Committee seeks volunteers available to change the banners on the wall on either side of the altar. No ladders or climbing required. The job takes 20-30 minutes maximum and can be completed after the 4:30 day Mass or on weekdays. Many volunteers will make easy work. see Lead Needed for Christmas and Easter: St Gabriel s is in need of a volunteer to spearhead decorating the church for both Christmas and Easter seasons. Continuity information is available and experienced volunteers will be available to assist. Please prayerfully consider this important role. St. Gabriel the Archangel 6 Colorado Springs, CO
CHRIST THE KING Pope Pius XI instituted The Feast of Christ the King in 1925, to be celebrated throughout the universal church, in his encyclical Quas Primas. He connected the increasing denial of Christ as king to the rise of secularism throughout much of Europe. At the time of Quas Primas, many Christians (including Catholics) began to doubt Christ's authority and existence, as well as the Church's power to continue Christ's authority. Pius XI, and the rest of the Christian world, witnessed the rise of non-christian (or nominally Christian) dictatorships throughout Europe, and saw Catholics being persuaded by these earthly leaders. These dictators also often attempted to assert authority over the Church. Just as the Feast of Corpus Christi was instituted when devotion to the Eucharist was at a low point, the Feast of Christ the King was instituted during a time when respect for Christ and the Church was waning, when the feast was needed most. Christ the King day used to be celebrated on the last day of October, but since the calendar reforms of 1969, the feast falls on the last day of Ordinary Time, which is the day before Advent. It is fitting that the feast celebrating Christ's kingship is observed right before Advent, when we liturgically wait for the promised Messiah (King). Nov 26 Nov 27 Nov 28 Nov 29 Nov 30 Dec 1 Dec 2 PRAY FOR VOCATIONS John Riley, Candidate Paul Ruff, Candidate Rob Rysavy II, Candidate Bob Seydel, Candidate Fr. Don Billiard,OFM Mark Thuli, Candidate Ed Wilmes, Candidate TITHING RECIPIENT Today s Tithe is for Marian House Client Services. Marian House Client Services is the primary emergency assistance program offered in the region. Various transition services, aid, support, and case management is offered to low income families and people who need a meal or who are faced with a crisis. Please pray for the people supported by this organization. PRAYER CHAIN If you have a request for needed prayers, strength, hope, courage or thanksgiving for yourself, family or friends, please email ncbelanger54@gmail.com. BAPTISMS We welcome into our Faith Community, the newest members of God s Family: Alina Manuela Aviles baptized November 24. BULLETIN DEADLINE The deadline for the December 2 bulletin is Monday, November 26. Please send all bulletin announcements to office@saintgabriel.net. READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF NOV 25 Monday: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5/Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [cf. 6]/Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Rv 14:14-19/Ps 96:10, 11-12, 13 [13b]/ Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Rv 15:1-4/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 7-8, 9 [Rv 15:3b]/ Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a/Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5 [Rv 19:9a]/Lk 21:20-28 Friday: Rom 10:9-18/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [10 or Jn 6:63]/Mt 4:18-22 Saturday: Rv 22:1-7/Ps 95:1-2, 3-5, 6-7ab [1 Cor 16:22b; cf Rv 22:20c]/Lk 21:34-36 day: Jer 33:14-16/Ps 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14 [1b]/ 1 Thes 3:12--4:2/Lk 21:25-28, 34-36 Sat Nov 24 5:00 pm for: Arthur & Charlotte Brisbois (+) Nov 25 8:30 am for: Pierce Ford (+) Nov 25 10:30 am for: Kathy Thomas & Family (SI) Nov 25 12:30 pm for: Ed & Ja Ja Garcia (SI) Nov 25 4:30 pm for: Walter Travmer (+) Mon Nov 26 12:15 pm NO MASS Tue Nov 27 12:15 pm for: Roddy Andrade (+) Wed Nov 28 12:15 pm for: Guadalupe Ronquillo Ronkeyo (+) Thur Nov 29 12:15 pm for: Bill & Dolores Zoelle (+) Fri Nov 30 12:15 pm for: Frank DeJohn (+) Sat Dec 1 5:00 pm pro populo Dec 2 8:30 am for: Leonard Maykowski (+) Dec 2 10:30 am for: Ann Mason (+) Dec 2 12:30 pm for: Mary Royal (+) Dec 2 4:30 pm for: Ida Bertsch (+) St. Gabriel the Archangel 7 Colorado Springs, CO