March 17, 2019 Second day of Lent ST. GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH Stewardship Reflection on Readings Ex 3: 1-8A, 13-15; Ps 103: 1-4, 6-8, 11; 1 Cor 10: 1-6, 10-12; Lk 13: 1-9 Our Old Testament Reading, the First Reading, on this Third day of Lent, relates the narrative of Moses and the Burning Bush. Like many readings which we hear throughout our lives, this is an image and a story with which most of us are familiar. Also, through Moses experience there is a stewardship message for each of us. As Moses approaches the bush, God calls out Moses, Moses! The fact that the Lord repeats Moses name gives the situation a sense of urgency. Perhaps God feels the same sense of urgency in relation to each of us. God calls us, and He calls us by name, but too often we do not hear, or we do not pay attention. Probably most often we are not even listening. The second aspect of stewardship indicated in this passage from Holy Scripture is found in God s next statement, Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place where you stand is holy ground. Removing sandals was an act of respect, a sign of humility. To fully live lives of stewardship requires these traits from each of us to be alert and aware that God is speaking to us, but we must listen, and to live our lives, especially our stewardship lives, with a sense of humility. That is, after all, how we really show love for our God and for one another. 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 Father Don Billiard, OFM dcbofm@gmail.com 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.
DAILY MASS FOR ANNUNCIATION On March 25th, there will be a Mass at 12:15 for the Annunciation of the Lord. There will also be Confessions at 11:50am. This is a Solemnity not a Holy Day of Obligation. The Annunciation of the Lord is when the angel Gabriel visits Blessed Virgin Mary to inform her that she was to be the Mother of the Savior. After giving her consent to God s word, Mary became the Mother of Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit. BEHIND THE SOUND MIXER WORK OF YOUR HANDS OPPORTUNITY Interested in joining an awesome team of sound techs? Get involved with the audio & video team here at St. Gabriel. Those who serve play a vital part of making sure our priest, musicians and readings are heard. Scared of all the knobs and flashing lights, NO problem, we will train you! In a short period of time, you could be serving God s people during mass in the sound booth. Contact Marc Lanning via mlanning@saintgabriel.net or drop by the sound booth after mass for more information. 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. HEALTH AND SAFETY TEAM A more modern wheelchair has been placed in the narthex near the kitchen. The two older wheelchairs are located near the north-facing emergency exits (one near the confessional, one behind the choir). These are for unforeseen situations where use of a wheelchair is the safest recourse. 54 parishioners recently signed up for St Gabriel s CPR classes. All scheduled classes are full. We ll work through the Stand By roster in the order members signed up. Send an email to john.stanton.27@gmail.com to be added to the roster. EASTER FLOWERS With Easter fast approaching, your donations for flowers would be greatly appreciated. This will allow us to beautify the nave and narthex for our Easter celebration. We will have envelopes on a table in the narthex the weekends of March 30/31 and April 6/7. Please place the donation envelopes in the white mailbox outside the office. Thank you so much for your contributions! FLU UPDATE The Precious Blood will start being distributed the weekend of March 23rd. Please refrain from receiving the Precious Blood if you are experiencing symptoms of illness. The hand sanitizer station will still be available. 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. SHROUD OF TURIN A series of monthly lectures on the Shroud of Turin will begin on Thursday evening, March 28th at 6:30 p.m. at St. Gabriel s. Hosted by Dr. and Mrs. John Jackson and their 30-year research colleague, Dr. Keith Propp, the schedule of lectures is as follows: Lecture 1: Introductory Overview of the Shroud and ACHS March 28 Lecture 2: STURP expedition history and science April 25 Lecture 3: Shroud 2000-year history with available documentation May 30 Lecture 4: Image formation and radiocarbon dating June 20 Lecture 5: Jewish background for understanding the Shroud July 18 Lecture 6: The Shroud and Holy Thursday August 29 Lecture 7: The Shroud and Good Friday/Easter day Sept. 26 All attendees are asked to register prior to March 28th by sending a brief e-mail to tscience@rmi.net with Seminar Registration in the subject line of the e-mail. The seminar is open not just to parishioners, but to everyone interested in attending; however, space is limited so please register as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please call 719-599-5755. St. Gabriel the Archangel 2 Colorado Springs, CO
THIS WEEKEND CALENDAR YSF 9:45-11:15am RCIC 9:45-11:15am RCIA 9:45-11:15am YDisciples 5:45-7:15pm. Financial Peace University 6pm. UPCOMING Mon, Mar 18 Biblical School 6:30pm. Mon, Mar 18 Walk Toward Eternity Bible Study 7pm. Tues, Mar 19 English as a Second Language Class 9am. Tues, Mar 19 SoulCore 9-10am. Tues, Mar 19 EPIC: A Journey through Church History Bible Study 9:30am. Wed, Mar 20 High School Outreach 7-7:30am. Wed, Mar 20 Eucharistic Adoration as scheduled. Pray the Rosary at 6:00pm. Evening Prayer and Benediction starts at 6:30pm. Wed, Mar 20 Magnificat Moms Meeting 10am. Wed, Mar 20 Children s Choir 5:15pm. Thurs, Mar 21 English as a Second Language Class 9am. Fri, Mar 22 Stations of the Cross followed by Knights of Columbus Fish Fry. SAVE THE DATE March 31 Knights of Columbus Free Breakfast after 8:30am Mass. April 27 CPR Class 9am-1pm. BULLETIN DEADLINE The bulletin deadline for the March 24th bulletin is Monday, March 18th by 10am. Please send all announcements to office@saintgabriel.net. ST. GABRIEL S EVENTS CALENDAR Did you know that you can check the dates and times of St. Gabriel s events at the on-line Events Calendar on our website? Visit saintgabriel.net and click on Events Calendar on the horizontal menu just below the purple banner on the main page of the website. 2019 RETURNING GOD S GIFTS Peter, James and John wanted to build a booth for Jesus and just stay on the mountain where His transfiguration took place. But the Son of God, the Chosen One, knew that He must keep moving toward His crucifixion. We, too, must rise from worship and do what we can to hasten the coming of the kingdom. 2019 RETURNING GODS GIFTS UPDATE 2019 Parish Goal: $119,764 Total Pledged: $36,510 Total collected to date: $10,672 FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY Looking for a spiritual AND practical Lenten focus? Financial Peace University is returning to St. Gabriel! Dave Ramsey s Financial Peace University, a 9-week class, will teach you God s and Grandma s way to manage money, and will give you the steps to pull your financial life into order, making your money work for you. Class will be offered 6:00-8:00 pm, on day evenings, March 17 through May 26 (we ll skip Easter day and Mother s Day). Materials are $109 (works for an individual or a couple). Register at www.fpu.com/1087521. Questio ns? Contact Kathy and Jeff Thomas at 459-6186, or [hithomasfamily@gmail.com] hithomasfamily@gmail.com. Th is Lent, become a better steward of your money, and change your family tree! SAINT JOHN S BIBLE The Order of Malta presents An Evening with the Saint John's Bible on Wednesday, March 20, 6:30pm, at St. Peter in Monument. This is the first hand-illuminated Bible since the invention of the printing press over 500 years ago. Speaker Steve Nelson, KM, a graduate of Saint John s University, will discuss how the themes of this magnificent work celebrate important principles from both the Benedictines and the Order Of Malta. Guests are welcome. St. Peter is located at 55 Jefferson in Monument. For more information, visit petertherock.org. St. Gabriel the Archangel 3 Colorado Springs, CO
St. Gabriel the Archangel 4 Colorado Springs, CO
LENTEN HAPPENINGS STATIONS OF THE CROSS Stations of the Cross are held each Friday of Lent, beginning at 6:00 pm. Afterwards, we share a meal: either a Knights of Columbus fish fry, or a simple soup supper. Volunteers are needed to bring a large crockpot of soup and bread for the March 9 soup supper. Please contact Kathy Thomas at kthomas@saintgabriel.net to volunteer. Soup can be brought to the church beginning at 5:00 pm that day. Mar 15 Shadow Stations of the Cross soup provided by Faith Formation Mar 22 Stations of the Cross K of C fish fry Mar 29 Stations of the Cross (bilingual) soup provided by 12:30pm Mass Parishioners. April 5-Stations of the Cross-soup provided by Liturgy and Worship Music Ministry. April 12-Stations of the cross-k of C fish fry April 19(Good Friday)-Stations of the Cross.-no meal LENT CONFESSION SCHEDULE March 23 1:30-3:30pm March 30 1:30-3:30pm April 6 1:30-3:30pm April 13 1:30-3:30pm April 20 No Confessions Confession is also available Tuesday-Friday from 11:50am-12:10pm. LENTEN FISH FRY The Knights of Columbus will be hosting 2 Friday fish fry's scheduled during lent. They are to be held on March 22 and April 12 immediately following Stations of the Cross. The price for these dinners is $10.00 per adult, $5.00 per child 3-12 years of age, and children under 3 are free. Dinner includes fish, cole slaw, baked potato, salad, roll, dessert, and drink. There will also be grilled cheese sandwiches available. LENT BRINGS CHANGE The season of Lent brings the opportunity for change in our personal lives, in increased prayer, fasting and almsgiving. It also brings change to our environment and music during the Mass. Have you noticed these changes? * Our banners and clergy vestments are violet, the color of penitence. * We fast from the Gloria, and the acclamation Alleluia! * We sing a different Gospel Acclamation: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, King of endless glory! * We fast from instrumental music, providing only enough accompaniment to support the singing. * This year, we will end our Mass departing in silence, to focus our thoughts on our Lenten practices. When we go without these sounds during Lent, their return at Christ s Resurrection brings us increased joy! Allow the change of sounds to help you center your prayer, and relish their return at Easter! JOB OPENINGS St. Joseph s in Colorado Springs is seeking a PT Facility Manager. St. Mary s Cathedral is looking for a Choir Director for its 9:00 am day Mass with rehearsal on Thurs. eve. The position is for 10 months of the year. See more about these positions on our website www.diocs.org/jobs. St. Gabriel the Archangel 5 Colorado Springs, CO
The Angelus will be prayed at 12:10pm, before Daily Mass THE ANGELUS V. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary. R. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord is with Thee; Blessed art 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 V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord. R. Be it done unto me according to thy word. Hail Mary, etc. V. And the Word was made Flesh. R. And dwelt among us. Hail Mary, etc. V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. LET US PRAY Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts, that we to whom the Incarnation of Christ Thy Son was made known by the message of an angel, may by His Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of His Resurrection. Through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen Although the Angelus has been traditionally said three times daily, at 6 am, noon and 6 pm, you can pray it at anytime! It is still accompanied by the ringing of a bell (the Angelus bell) in some places such as Vatican City and parts of Germany and Ireland. The Angelus reminds us of the Annunciation when the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary with great (if somewhat startling) news! The Angelus pays tribute to a crucial aspect of Mary s role in the Incarnation, when it quotes from Luke s Gospel be it done to me according to thy word (Lk 1:38). This wonderful event could not have happened without her consent, without what is known as her fiat. By saying yes to God in allowing herself to become His mother, she showed us the ultimate example of trust in our Creator! Download the Angelus app at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.angelus and get reminders to pray. SISTERS OF MERCIFUL JESUS The Sisters of the Merciful Jesus will be coming to our diocese from March 21-26. This Congregation of Sisters, originally inspired by the Lord to St. Faustina, was founded in 1947. The following is a list of their activities and devotions at St. Patrick Catholic Church while they are with us. In addition they will be visiting St. Peter Catholic School and Catholic Charities. Please join us and welcome them to our Diocese. For more information email us at divinemercy@diocs.org THURSDAY, MARCH 21 HOLY HOUR & CONFESSIONS 6:00-7:00pm Sister s Talk: Talk Openly with Your God of Mercy (Diary, 1485) SATURDAY, MARCH 23 MASS & HOLY HOUR 8:00am CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 9:30am LENTEN REFLECTIONS 10:15am Sister s Talk: To Live Only in Order to Receive Mercy Sister s Talk: Wonderful are Thy Works!" The Beauty of Mercy in Mankind (Ps 139:14) FRIDAY, MARCH 22 STATIONS OF THE CROSS 7:00pm Sister s Talk: He Would Give You Living Water: Drink Copiously (John 4:10) SUNDAY, MARCH 24 MEETING WITH YOUTH 2:30pm Sister s Talk: A Journey into God s Mercy St. Gabriel the Archangel 6 Colorado Springs, CO
ST. JOSEPH Everything we know about the husband of Mary and the foster father of Jesus comes from Scripture and that has seemed too little for those who made up legends about him. We know Joseph was a compassionate, caring man. When he discovered Mary was pregnant after they had been betrothed, he knew the child was not his but was as yet unaware that she was carrying the Son of God. He knew women accused of adultery could be stoned to death, so he resolved to send her away quietly to not expose her to shame or cruelty. However, when an angel came to Joseph in a dream and told him, 20 "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins," he did as the angel told him and took Mary as his wife. (Matthew 1:19-25). When the angel came again to tell him that his family was in danger, he immediately left everything he owned, all his family and friends, and fled to a strange country with his young wife and the baby. He waited in Egypt without question until the angel told him it was safe to go back (Matthew 2:13-23). We know Joseph loved Jesus. His one concern was for the safety of this child entrusted to him. Not only did he leave his home to protect Jesus, but upon his return settled in the obscure town of Nazareth out of fear for his life. When Jesus stayed in the Temple we are told Joseph (along with Mary) searched with great anxiety for three days for him (Luke 2:48). We also know that Joseph treated Jesus as his own son for over and over the people of Nazareth say of Jesus, "Is this not the son of Joseph?" (Luke 4:22) We know Joseph respected God. He followed God's commands in handling the situation with Mary and going to Jerusalem to have Jesus circumcised and Mary purified after Jesus' birth. We are told that he took his family to Jerusalem every year for Passover, something that could not have been easy for a working man. Since Joseph does not appear in Jesus' public life, at his death, or resurrection, many historians believe Joseph probably had died before Jesus entered public ministry. Joseph is patron saint of the Universal Church, the dying, families, fathers, expectant mothers (pregnant women), travelers, immigrants, and house sellers and buyers. READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 17 Monday: Dn 9:4b-10/Ps 79:8, 9, 11 and 13 [cf. 103:10a]/Lk 6:36-38 Tuesday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16/Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29 [37]/Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22/Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20/Ps 31:5-6, 14, 15-16 [17b]/ Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: er 17:5-10/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [40:5a]/ Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a/Ps 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21 [5a]/Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12 [8a]/Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 day: Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11 [8a]/1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12/Lk 13:1-9 Mar 18 Mar 19 Mar 20 Mar 21 Mar 22 Mar 23 Mar 24 PRAY FOR VOCATIONS Deacon Dave Geislinger Fr. Michael Holmquist Andy Berry, Candidate Matthew Brend, Candidate Gordon Brenner, Candidate Mike Crocker, Candidate John (Jay) Doherty, Candidate TITHING RECIPIENT Today s Tithe is for Mt Carmel Center of Excellence. Mt. Carmel collaborates with community partners to provide wellness and transition services that nurture mind, body, and spirit. Please pray for the people supported by this organization. ALTAR FLOWERS There will be no Altar Flowers during the Lenten Season. 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: Abigail Edelfina Gavino baptized March 16. Sat Mar 16 5:00pm for: Robert Hall (+) Mar 17 8:30am Pro Populo Mar 17 10:30am for: Robert La Rochelle (+) Mar 17 12:30pm for: Josef Maurer (+) Mar 17 4:30pm for: Joseph Graff Sr. (+) Mon Mar 18 12:15pm NO MASS Tues Mar 19 12:15pm for: Margaret Reistroffer (SI) Wed Mar 20 12:15pm for: Margaret Reistroffer (SI) Thur Mar 21 12:15pm for: Gerardo & Edith Garcia and Ed & JaJa Garcia (SI) Fri Mar 22 12:15pm for: Cindy Martinez (SI) Sat Mar 23 5:00pm for: Eugenia Stagl (+) Mar 24 8:30am for: Brailey Rose Wysocki (SI Birthday) Mar 24 10:30am Pro Populo Mar 24 12:30pm for: Beatrice Perez (+) Mar 24 4:30pm for: Clinton Guischard (+) St. Gabriel the Archangel 7 Colorado Springs, CO