September 3, 2017 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time ST. GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH Stewardship Reflection on Readings JER 20: 7-9; PS 63: 2-6, 8-9; ROM 12: 1-2; MT 16: 21-27 Our Second Reading from St. Paul s letter to the Romans is quite short, but as is ever the case with Holy Scripture it contains a central message which is quite important to us. One of the ongoing challenges of being Catholic and Christian in today s society is that society, cultural norms, sometimes seem to work against our efforts to live as followers and disciples of Christ. Paul sums up that struggle succinctly as he says, Do not conform yourselves to this age, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect. Paul offers two suggestions in terms of combating the temptation to conform and agree. First, he calls for a renewal of our minds. Often in today s society the standard opinion is that it is feelings, how we feel, that are most important. Living in that way ignores the mind approach. Second, if we do try to sort things out intellectually we can only be successful in God s eyes if we seek truth. The question we must pose to ourselves and to which we need to seek a conclusion is not How do I feel? or even What do I think? The important question for us is What is true and what does God s Word say? The philosopher and author C. S. Lewis defined truth simply when he wrote: No philosophical theory which I have yet come across is a radical improvement on the words of Genesis, that in the beginning God made heaven and earth. 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 Pastor, Fr. K irk Slattery Deacon Andy Dunnam Deacon Mike McGrady Deacon Dave Geislinger Parish Clergy frkslattery@saintgabriel.net dcnadunnam@saintgabriel.net mmcgrady@saintgabriel.net dgeislinger@diocs.org Mass Schedule Weekend Saturday 5:00 pm; Sunday 8:30 am, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm (Spanish) & 4:30 pm Weekday Tuesday-Friday 12:15 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Tuesday-Friday: 11:50 am-12:10 pm, Saturday: 2:30-3:30 pm, or by appointment. First Friday: 10am to noon. Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesday 10 am to 7 pm.
Respect Life Respect Life meeting, Tuesday 5 September,2017 in the library at 6 pm. Contact Angel McGrady at Admcgrady@gmail.com for more information. Daily Mass Change September 11-15: Priests on retreat. No daily Mass or confessions. Hola Cursillistas, la próxima Ultreya será en la Catedral el 9 de septiembre a las 6:30pm. Los invitamos a que nos acompañen a compartir un rato con la comunidad. De Colores! Do you love your role in the Mass? Share your enthusiasm with a friend, and help us identify and recruit new volunteers to support our Eucharistic celebrations. A Ministry Fair will be held after ALL Masses on the weekend of Sept. 23-24. For more information, contact Kathy Thomas at kthomas@saintgabriel.net, or call 528-8407, ext. 107. Thank You Thank you to all the Knights of Columbus members who helped with set up, cooking, serving lunch, and clean up at the Faith Formation Kick Off Party. Your help was greatly appreciated. Parish Information 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. Help Needed For every baptism at St. Gabriel, a group of ladies cross stitch a bookmark to commemorate the event. We are in great need of someone who would be able to produce (sew) the bookmarks. All materials and instructions would be provided if you are able and willing to help. Many families have shown their appreciation for the gift and it would be a loss if we had to discontinue it. If you are interested, please contact Nancy in the office at office@saintgabriel.net or 719-528-8407. Thank you!!! Senior Social Group All seniors are invited to join our group for fun and friendship. We meet for lunch on the second Tuesday of the month and usually have a game day on the fourth Tuesday. Our lunch for September is Tuesday, Sept. 12 at noon at Cheddars at 1140 Interquest Parkway. For more information call Sharon at 282-1912. Counting Help Needed Looking to volunteer but only have a little time to share? Consider joining the Counting Ministry and spend 2-3 hours every 5 weeks serving our parish. Must be 18 or older. Training is provided. Contact Terri at stgabcounting@yahoo.com or call 719-649-4065 for more details. Briarfest September 8-10. Like and Share the Briarfest Facebook page for up to date information on events. Briarfest Walk to End Hunger Briarfest is a lot of fun, but it s also an opportunity for St. Gabriel to reach out in service. You can be part of that outreach. Sign up at briarfest.com for the second annual Walk to End Hunger Benefitting Mercy s Gate, on Sept. 9 at 9 a.m. Donations to the food drive can be placed in the collection bin in the narthex through Friday. Briarfest Carnival Ride tickets are now on sale Pre-purchase ride tickets for $20. That s a savings of $5 when you pre-purchase the tickets. Ride tickets will be $25 at Briarfest. Redeemable at "Will Call" for 1 Day Only Wrist Band. All Day Pass for Crabtree Carnival Rides. Tickets Available at: www.briarfest.com. Tickets also available in the church office during business hours. Cash or check accepted. Briarfest Yard Signs Help promote Briarfest, pick up your Yard Sign this weekend. St. Gabriel the Archangel 2 Colorado Springs, CO
This Weekend Sat-Sun Sat-Sun Calendar Fair Trade for sale after Masses. Second Collection for The Catholic University of America. Upcoming Activities Mon, Sept 4 Tues, Sept 5 Tues, Sept 5 Wed, Sept 6 Wed, Sept 6 Wed, Sept 6 Fri, Sept 8 Fri, Sept 8 Sat, Sept 9 Sat, Sept 9 Sun, Sept 10 Save The Date Sept 11-15 Sept 12 Sept 14 Sept 18 Sept 21 Sept23-24 Office Closed for Labor Day. No Daily Mass or Confession. Respect Life Meeting 6pm. Outreach Meeting 7pm. Eucharistic Adoration from 10am 7pm. Pray the rosary and Divine Mercy chaplet after the 12:15 Mass. Children s hour from 4-5 pm. Pray the rosary at 6:15 pm. Evening Prayer and Benediction starts at 6:40 pm. Magnificat Moms Meeting 9:30-11am. Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Meeting 7pm. Reading/discussion group for Divine Mercy Prayer Cenacle in the Library after 12:15 Mass. Briarfest 5-11pm. Briarfest 9am-11pm. Mass at 5pm. Walk to End Hunger 9am. Briarfest 12-6pm. Masses at 8:30am, 10:30am, and 12:30 pm ( Spanish) Priest Retreat. No Daily Mass or Confession all week. Senior Social Group Meeting 12pm. The Book of Genesis Bible study begins 1:30-3pm Return class begins 7pm. Therese, The Story of a Soul 6pm. Ministry Fair after all Masses. Returning Gods Gifts Update We are almost there to meet our 2017 Goal. 2017 Parish Goal: $113,435 Total Intentions: $110,542.90 Total collected to date: $92,698.92 Percentage collected: 82% For every dollar donated past the parish goal the Diocese will give ½ back to the parish. Financial Blessings Received Fiscal Year July 2017 - June 2018 Total Offertory & Other Income Received: $85,974 Total Operating Expense: $106,153 September Faith Formation Schedule Sunday: September 17 and 24. Includes GrK-5 (11:45-1:15), Gr 6-7 & Confirmation (2:30-4:00). RCIC: Sunday September 17 and 24 (9:45-11:15). Mondays: Gr K-7 September 18 and 25 (4:30-6:00). YSF: Sunday September 17 and 24 (9:45-11:15). Homeschool: No September Meeting. Second Collection This Weekend The National Collection for The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. will be held this weekend. Catholic University is the national university of the Catholic Church the only institution of higher education founded by the U.S. bishops and chartered by the Vatican. The Catholic University of America educates clergy, religious, and young lay men and women from every geographical region of the United States. Thank you for your generosity in helping to prepare future leaders for our church. St. Gabriel the Archangel 3 Colorado Springs, CO
St. Gabriel the Archangel 4 Colorado Springs, CO
Therese: The Story of a Soul Thérèse: The Story of a Soul, the moving, live production performed by actress Audrey Ahern and directed by Patti Defilippis of Saint Luke Productions, will be presented at St. Gabriel the Archangel Church in Colorado Springs on Thursday, September 21 at 6:00 p.m. In this inspiring one-woman performance, Thérèse speaks directly to the audience, with humor, grace and humility. Her honest, direct spirituality speaks powerfully to our busy culture, with the encouraging message that anyone can become a saint. The program is filled with all the elements of professional theater, runs 75 minutes, and is suitable for all ages. Admission is a free-will offering. For additional information, contact Deacon Mike McGrady at St. Gabriel the Archangel Church Office at 719-528-8407 or mmcgrady@saintgabriel.net or visit www.saintgabriel.net. Watch the trailer & learn more at www.theresedrama.com St. Gabriel the Archangel 5 Colorado Springs, CO
Respect Life The sufferings caused by chronic or terminal illness cry out for our compassion, a word whose root meaning is to suffer with another person. True compassion alleviates suffering while maintaining solidarity with those who suffer. It does not put lethal drugs in their hands and abandon them. USCCB, To Live Each Day with Dignity: A Statement on Assisted Suicide, 2011, https://goo.gl/bvq3de. Behind The Sound Mixer Interested in joining an awesome team of sound techs? Get involved with the audio & video ministry 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 Steve Rochford via srochford@rocit.com or drop by the sound booth after Mass for more information. The Great Adventure Bible Timeline Study Have you always wondered how the New and Old Testaments of the Bible come together to reveal God s love for His people, Israel, and the Catholic Church? Do you desire to better understand your Catholic faith and to grow deeper in your relationship with God? The Great Adventure Bible Timeline is a Catholic Bible Study which helps unlock how the mysteries of the Old and New Testaments create a unity of God s Word. The study takes you on a 24 week journey through the entire Bible, through each period of Salvation History. You ll explore the major people, places and events of the Bible and learn how they form the foundation of our Catholic faith. Reading, praying, and studying God s Word will lead you to a profound encounter with God and to a deeper understanding of God s loving plan for your life. TWO CLASSES will be offered beginning the week of September 18. Evening class Monday evenings, 7:00-9:00pm Facilitator: Diane Littleton, diane.littleton@gmail.com 719-201-6174 Morning class Tuesday mornings, 9:30-11:30am Facilitator: Vicki Kapron, vickikapron@gmail.com, 282-7696. Contact your class facilitator to register for the The Bible Timeline and order the study guide/kit ($35) by September 5th. St. Gabriel the Archangel 6 Colorado Springs, CO
Weekly faith topic Parent Questions Paul Turner At the start of a baptism, parents hear two questions. The first is, What name do you give your child? The is a no-brainer; by this time family and friends knows the sex, height, weight, and name of the baby. Still, naming the baby in the church is a formal act of presentation. This is the name by which the child will be known and called, even with the very words of baptism. The answer to this first question is easy, but speaking the child s name is profound. The second question is deceptively simple. What do you ask of God s Church for N.? Many parents give the obvious answer, the one the rite offers as the first choice: Baptism. It s correct. And profound. But parents may give another answer, and the rite suggests these: faith, the grace of Christ, entrance into the Church, or eternal life. These options make this question provocative. Just what do these parents want? What do they want of the church gathered here? If the baptism takes place during Sunday Mass, the parents have an opportunity to speak their preference to the church gathered before them. Imagine the priest or deacon asking the question this way: What do you parents ask everyone else gathered here to do for your child? Imagine the answers. Set an example of prayer and service. Teach my child by your words and actions what it means to love Christ. Be there for my child when I need someone to help. The first question is easy to answer. But the second deserves some preparation. Before coming to the church that day, parents should prepare a good answer to a good question: What do you ask of God s Church for your child? Copyright 2012 Resource Publications, Inc. 160 E. Virginia St. #170, San Jose, CA 95112, (408) 286-8505. Bulletin Deadline Deadline for bulletin announcements is 10am Tuesday September 5 for the September 10 bulletin. Please send all announcements to office@saintgabriel.net. Readings for the Week of Sept 3 Monday: 1 Thes 4:13-18/Ps 96:1, 3-5, 11-13/ Lk 4:16-30 Tuesday: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14/ Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: Col 1:1-8/Ps 52:10-11/Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: Col 1:9-14/Ps 98:2-6/Lk 5:1-11 Friday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30/Ps 13:6/ Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23 Saturday: Col 1:21-23/Ps 54:3-4, 6, 8/Lk 6:1-5 Sunday: Ez 33:7-9/Ps 95:1-2, 6-9/Rom 13:8-10/ Mt 18:15-20 Sept 4 Sept 5 Sept 6 Sept 7 Sept 8 Sept 9 Sept 10 Pray for Vocations Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Bishop Michael J. Sheridan Bishop Emeritus Richard C. Hanifen Fr. Kirk Slattery Fr. Joe Dygert Deacon Mike McGrady Deacon Andre Mason Tithing Recipient The recipient of today s tithe is Greccio Housing Unlimited, Inc. They provide affordable housing for low to moderate income residents. Please pray for the people supported by this organization. Baptisms We welcome into our Faith Community, the newest members of God s Family: Riley Rose Olson and Connor Joseph Olson baptized September 2. Altar Flowers Altar Flowers this weekend are donated in honor of Oscar & Rose Valdez s 36th anniversary. Prayers If you have a request for needed prayers, strength, hope, courage or thanksgiving for yourself, family or friends, please email the Prayer Chain at ncbelanger54@gmail.com. Mass Intentions Would you like to have a loved one remembered in a special way during a Mass? Would you like to commemorate an anniversary, birthday, or other special event? Consider requesting a Mass intention! Please contact the office at office@saintgabriel.net, 528-8407 or stop by during office hours. The suggested donation for a Mass intention is $10 Sat Sep 2 5:00 pm for: Patricia M. Garcia (SI Birthday) Sun Sep 3 8:30 am for: Trudy Kijowski (SI) Sun Sep 3 10:30 am pro populo Sun Sep 3 12:30 pm for: Arthur Brisbois (+) Sun Sep 3 4:30 pm for: Maribella Atilano (SI Birthday) Mon Sep 4 12:15 pm NO MASS Tues Sep 5 12:15 pm for: Wally & Patti Garcia (SI anniversary) Wed Sep 6 12:15 pm for: Monica Magtoto (+) Thur Sep 7 12:15 pm for: Mary Polosky (+) Fri Sep 8 12:15 pm for: Michelle Smoot (SI birthday) Sat Sep 9 5:00 pm for: Charlotte Brisbois (+) Sun Sep 10 8:30 am for: Pierce Ford (+) Sun Sep 10 10:30 am for: Edward & Mable MacDonald (+) Sun Sep 10 12:30 pm for: Celine Seus (SI) St. Gabriel the Archangel 7 Colorado Springs, CO