August 5, 2018 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ST. GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION ON READINGS EX 16: 2-4, 12-15; PS 78: 3-4, 23-25, 54; EPH 4: 17, 20-24; JN 6: 24-35 In the Gospel from John, Jesus advises us, I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst. By calling Himself the Bread of Life, Jesus is telling us by what He says, how He acts, and in fact Who He is that He is the Word of God made flesh. God reveals to us the Word alive in the most complete way possible, through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We are to hear the Word and know Who Jesus is; we are to accept that Word into our minds and hearts into our spirit and we are to let that Word begin to change us. That change is represented by knowing what God wants us to do. Today s Holy Scriptures make that clear. We must pray that we respond and do be good stewards of our time, talent, and treasure so that we can do the work God wants us to do. In the Second Reading, Paul reminds us that we need to undergo a conversion in effect put on a new self. Our entire lives need to be devoted to change, so that we renew ourselves from the inside and live a stewardship way of life according to God s ways. Charles Spurgeon, an English minister in the 1800s once wrote, Conversion is a turning onto the right road. The next thing to do is to walk on it. That is our trial. Once we experience conversion, we must follow through by doing what the Lord wishes us to do. 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; Sunday 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.
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS The Church Office is open Mon-Fri from 9am-5pm. Tues-Fri the office will be closed from 12:15-12:45 so staff can attend Daily Mass. SENIOR SOCIAL GROUP All senior parishioners are invited to join our group for fun and friendship. We have lunch on the second Tuesday of the month and usually a game day (cards, dominoes) on the fourth Tuesday. On Tuesday, August 14, we are having lunch at noon at Red Robin on North Academy. Please call Sharon at 282-1912 for more information. 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 MARIAN HOUSE Did you know St. Gabriel has a group of volunteers the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Marian House? We provide assistance in the daily meal preparation, service and cleanup and we would love for you to join us! There are two shifts available, either 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The minimum age to participate is 16, however if you are younger you may be able to with a parent volunteer present. Our next scheduled day is Thursday, August 9th. Contact Cyndy Pylkka, ccjsp@comcast.net or 719-964-6575 if interested. THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY August 15, 2018. Holy Day of Obligation. Masses at 12:15pm and 6:30pm. ST. GABRIEL S HAS SUPPORTED ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN SINCE 2006 YOU can help through Fostering Hope. A dedicated team from St. Gabriel has supported foster parents for over a decade. These team members help foster parent s care for neglected and abused children by providing meals and transportation to appointments. They also take the children to sporting events and other activities. St. Gabriel s current foster family has three teenagers in their home. We would love to have you join the team! Contact Lydia Woodard at lydia@fosteringhoepfoundation.org or 845-649-4462 to learn how you can help. 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. THANK YOU Sincere thanks for the contributions received for our annual Back-to- School collection. Your generous donations to the 127 youth in foster care supported by the Kids Crossing Child Placement Agency were distributed during their annual back to school picnic on August 4th. Please continue to pray for God's grace on these young people and the families that have opened their hearts and their homes to provide love and stability in challenging circumstances. AMAZON SMILE If you make purchases from Amazon.com, there is a new way where you can order your items AND donate to the church with no additional cost to you. AMAZONSMILE is a new automatic way of giving. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience at home. A donation of.05% of your order will be donated back to the church on eligible products. The normal Amazon will not work. Thank you very much for your continued support of our beloved parish home. Sign up for Amazonsmile: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/84-1569852 OR Simple Steps to start Amazonsmile (you only need to do these steps one time.) 1. Go to smile.amazon.com. 2. Log in to your own Amazon account using your email and password. 3. Designate St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church Colorado Springs as your preferred charity. Using the search bar, type St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church. 4. Click on St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church as your preferred charity. 5. Shop away! AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. St. Gabriel the Archangel 2 Colorado Springs, CO
CALENDAR THIS WEEKEND Sat-Sun Fair Trade Coffee and Chocolate for sale after Masses. Sat-Sun Knights of Columbus Peaches and Pears for sale. Sun Theology of the Body for Parents and Adults 5:45-7:15pm. UPCOMING ACTIVITIES Tues, Aug 7 SoulCore 9-10am. Tues, Aug 7 Respect Life Meeting 6:30pm. Tues, Aug 7 Outreach Committee Meeting 7pm. Wed, Aug 8 Eucharistic Adoration as scheduled. Pray the Rosary at 6:15pm. Evening Prayer and Benediction starts at 6:40pm. Wed, Aug 8 Knights of Columbus Meeting 7pm. Thurs, Aug 9 Pastoral Council Meeting 6:30pm. Fri, Aug 10 Reading/discussion group for Divine Mercy Prayer Cenacle in the Library after 12:15 Mass. Sat, Aug 11 Women of Faith Breakfast 8:30-10:30am. SAVE THE DATE Aug 13 Information Session for Denver Catholic Biblical School 6:30pm Aug 14 Senior Social Group Meeting noon at Red Robin. Aug 15 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Holy Day of Obligation. Masses at 12:15and 6:30pm. Office will be Closed today. Aug 18 Spanish and English Baptism Class 8:30am-12:30pm. Aug 18 Faith Formation Kick Off Celebration 10:30am-12:30pm. Aug 25 CPR Class 9am-1pm contact chipreny@comcast.net Aug 26-27 Faith Formation Class Check-In. Aug 27 Information Session for Denver Catholic Biblical School 6:30pm Oct 5 Relics of St. John Paul II and St. Faustina on display 10am-6pm. Catholic Quotes - Words to Inspire the Faithful We become what we love and who we love shapes what we become. --St. Clare of Assisi 2018 RETURNING GOD S GIFTS UPDATE 2018 Parish Goal: $114,826 Total Pledged: $109,848 Percentage Pledged: 95.57% Total collected to date: $74,268 Percentage collected: 64.68% REBOOT Internationally acclaimed speaker, author and TV host Chris Stefanick is bringing REBOOT to St. Peter Catholic Church on Wednesday, September 19, 7-9:30pm. REBOOT! is the fun, inspiring and practical experience of applying the beauty and genius of the Gospel to every aspect of your life, from prayer and spirituality, to work, dating, marriage, parenting, health and more. Recommended for ages 12 and older. Tickets are $22 and may be purchased at reallifecatholic.com/reboot or St. Peter during business hours. St. Peter is located at 55 Jefferson St. in Monument. This event will sell-out so purchase your tickets today! DIOCESAN PASTORAL PLAN Year III: Gathered & Sent Focus: Children Overall Goal: For children to have a deeper appreciation of the Mass, to build upon habits of prayer, and to be formed to help share the faith, rooted in their prayer life. Areas for Reflection: 1) Christ as Companion Scripture Passage: You are my friends if you do what I command you. I no longer call you slaves, because a slave does not know what his master is doing. I have called you friends, because I have told you everything I have heard from my Father. John 15:14-15 Grades 7-8 i. What does my relationship with Jesus look like? Do I make my relationship with Jesus a top priority? In what ways can I improve this relationship? ii. Do I spend time in prayer, reading the Bible, truly fostering my faith life? iii. What does it mean to me to have a personal relationship with Christ? Do I take this seriously? Do I truly know Christ and strive to be in relationship as scripture calls? iv. How do I spend my time? Do I make sure to set aside time to foster my relationship with Christ? Do I pray, read the Bible, attend Adoration, do works of mercy? v. How do I prepare for Mass? Do I make sure to dress appropriately, pay attention, be respectful, actively listen to God s voice in the Mass? Have I gone to confession in order to be fully prepared to receive Christ in the Eucharist? St. Gabriel the Archangel 3 Colorado Springs, CO
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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. Faith Formation- As we prepare for the 2018-2019 Faith Formation Year, we are reminded of the need for dedicated Christians to serve in the Faith Formation Ministries. Every year we grateful for all who volunteer! We also are faced with the reality that due to life, family, or work events some in our volunteer force will leave us. For our programs to be a success we need to fill vacancies in the following positions: Catechist: The catechist is the primary teacher in our classrooms and will manage all aspects of the classroom to include timeliness and student behavior. Facilitator: The facilitator uses guided discussion techniques to engage the students/participants and help them discover the truths of the church. Mentor: A mentor is an experienced and trusted advisor. As a mentor it is important to be a good listener with an open mind and heart. Assistant/Aide: The assistant/aide helps set up the classroom with needed supplies, make copies as requested, help with projects, and cleans up the classroom. If you feel called to serve, please contact Deacon Mike or Cindy, 528-8407. 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 Sunday Mass or on weekdays. Many volunteers will make easy work. see Altar Flower Arrangers: Have you admired the beautiful bouquets of flowers on the altar each week? Those are arranged by Saint Gabriel volunteers. New volunteers are needed to join the team with training provided. Floral arrangements are prepared on Fridays for the upcoming weekend. Please consider joining the team of trained volunteers. Bo 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. Immaculate Heart of Mary Honoring Mary's Immaculate Heart is really just another way of honoring Mary as the person who was chosen to be the Mother of God, recognizing her extraordinary holiness and the immense love she bestowed on Jesus as his mother, the person who was called to share in and co-operate in his redemptive sufferings. In Honor of the Immaculate Heart O heart of Mary, mother of God, and our mother; heart most worthy of love, in which the adorable Trinity is ever well-pleased, worthy of the veneration and love of all the angels and of all men; heart most like to the Heart of Jesus, of which thou art the perfect image; heart, full of goodness, ever compassionate toward our miseries; deign to melt our icy hearts and grant that they may be wholly changed into the likeness of the Heart of Jesus, our divine Savior. Pour into them the love of thy virtues, enkindle in them that divine fire with which thou thyself dost ever burn. In thee let Holy Church find a safe shelter; protect her and be her dearest refuge, her tower of strength, impregnable against every assault of her enemies. Be thou the way which leads to Jesus, and the channel, through which we receive all the graces needful for our salvation. Be our refuge in time of trouble, our solace in the midst of trial, our strength against temptation, our haven in persecution, our present help in every danger and especially at the hour of death, when all hell shall let loose against us its legions to snatch away our souls, at that dread moment, that hour so full of fear, whereon our eternity depends. Ah, then most tender virgin, make us to feel the sweetness of thy motherly heart, and the might of thine intercession with Jesus, and open to us a safe refuge in that very fountain of mercy, whence we may come to praise Him with thee in paradise, world without end. Amen. St. Gabriel the Archangel 5 Colorado Springs, CO
BRIARFEST CORNER SEPT 7-9, 2018 Vendors Needed for Briarfest Marketplace Do you or someone you know own a business and looking for a great way to advertise to the community? Our own Briarfest features a Marketplace of businesses, crafters and community organizations. Spaces are filling up quickly so don t miss out! If interested, please check out the Briarfest website or contact arredondos4@msn.com for more information. Silent Auction Donations Needed Briarfest is just around the corner and we are still needing items for the silent auction. Some enjoying putting a themed basket together others just want to drop off items to be placed in a decorative basket. Either way we are in need of both, please drop off at the office during regular business hours or call Judy Gamble for pick up at 719-338-1152. We are listing items in a program and need everything to the church by August 5, 2018. Thank you for your generosity and support, we appreciate it. Respect Life 2018 Bishop s Respect Life Dinner Tickets on sales NOW! Get your friends and family together and purchase a table of ten seats at the eighth annual Respect Life Dinner! A table of ten tickets costs $600 individual tickets are available for $65 each. This year the speaker will be Dr. Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King and a voice for the Silent No More Awareness Campaign, a member of the National Black Prolife Coalition (NBPC) and a Senior Fellow with the Howard Center for Family, Religion & Society. The dinner is on October 16, 2018 at the in Broadmoor Hall at the Broadmoor. Go to www.diocs.org and click on the link to purchase your tickets or call Mary Theresa at 719-866- 6460. Respect Life Project Competition Deadline October 9th The Respect Life Project Competition is open to 13 18 year olds, as a part of Bishop Sheridan s Respect Life Dinner on October 16th, 2018. This year we are asking youth, both individuals and groups, to come up with a 30 second commercial to promote pro-life awareness among their peers and community. While there is a writing component, participants are not limited to the written word as they express their ideas for this project. The contest rules and entry form are available through your parish, parish school or religious education office and on-line at www.diocs.org. Click on the link that says Respect Life Youth Contest Entry listed on the left. Print the form, read the rules and start creating! Looking for Dinner Sponsors for the 8th Annual Bishop s Respect Life Dinner! The Respect Life dinner draws people from all over the diocese to honor those who work year round in the cause for Life, raises funds for diocesan pro-life efforts, and gathers those who support the work of preserving lives together for an evening of education and comradery. Please consider becoming a corporate or individual sponsor of the Bishop s Respect Life Dinner. For information, please call Mary Theresa at 719-866-6460 or email at mthomas@diocs.org! ST. CLARE OF ASSISI At 18 years old, St. Clare of Assisi was inspired by Francis of Assisi and fled her palace and wealth to join Francis and begin her own religious order, the Poor Ladies of San Damiano (10 years after Clare s death the order would be renamed to the Order of St. Clare). The order became known for its life of dismal poverty, committed life of prayer, and seclusion from the world. In 1224, soldiers from Frederick II came to attack Assisi. While very sick, Clare went out to meet them with the Blessed Sacrament in her hands. Then on her knees, she begged God to save the Sisters. Suddenly a mysterious terror seized the enemies, who fled without harming anybody in the city. St. Clare died on August 11, 1253 at 59 years of age. Her last words where, Blessed be You, O God, for having created me. St. Clare is the patron saint of eye disease, goldsmiths, laundry, television. Her feast day is August 11th. St. Gabriel the Archangel 6 Colorado Springs, CO
WEEKLY FAITH TOPIC SACRISTAN PAUL TURNER Before the Mass begins, someone has to prepare for it. The sacristan diligently arranges the liturgical books, the vestments, and other things that are necessary for the celebration of Mass (General Instruction of the Roman Missal 105a). This short description summarizes the invaluable work performed behind the scenes by a person who helps us pray at the Eucharist. The sacristan may be a volunteer or a paid staff member. In some churches the priest or deacon performs this role. A sacristan needs knowledge of the principal liturgical books: the Roman Missal and the lectionary, as well as auxiliary materials such as the Rite of Baptism for Children and the Book of Blessings. A good sacristan will understand the liturgical year and know how to locate the texts for any Sunday in the primary books, marking them with ribbons. The sacristan will also be aware of special ceremonies taking place on particular days and be prepared to set the books accordingly. A sacristan may also set out the vestments to be worn by the priest and deacon. Traditionally, sacristans spread the vestments on a sacristy table, neatly arranged one on top of the other, so the clergy can don them in order. Sacristans also prepare the bread and wine, the vessels, and other materials necessary for the Mass. They usually bring the bread and wine to the back of the church where the procession of the gifts will begin, and they set other articles on the credence table in the sanctuary. You may not see them much after the service begins, but the Mass would not go smoothly without the careful, devoted work of a parish sacristan. Aug 6 Aug 7 Aug 8 Aug 9 Aug 10 Aug 11 Aug 12 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 Veterans Resource Coalition of Colorado Springs. They provide a structured living environment to help veterans step back into the community. 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. ALTAR FLOWERS Altar Flowers this weekend are donated by Bill & Terri Kowalczyk in memory of Julio & George Carmona. BULLETIN DEADLINE The deadline for the August 12 bulletin is Monday August 6 at 10am. Please send all bulletin announcements to office@saintgabriel.net. Copyright 2012 Resource Publications, Inc. 160 E. Virginia St. #170, San Jose, CA 95112, (408) 286-8505. READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF AUG 5 Monday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14/Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9 [1a, 9a]/ 2 Pt 1:16-19/Mk 9:2-10 Tuesday: Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22/Ps 102:16-18, 19-21, 29 and 22-23 [17]/Mt 14:22-36 or 15:1-2, 10-14 Wednesday: Jer 31:1-7/Jer 31:10, 11-12ab, 13 [cf. 10d]/ Mt 15:21-28 Thursday: Jer 31:31-34/Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19 [12a]/ Mt 16:13-23 Friday: 2 Cor 9:6-10/Ps 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9 [5]/ Jn 12:24-26 Saturday: Hb 1:12-2:4/Ps 9:8-9, 10-11, 12-13 [11b]/ Mt 17:14-20 Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:4-8/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [9a]/ Eph 4:30--5:2/Jn 6:41-51 Sat Aug 4 5:00 pm for: Robert Hall (+) Sun Aug 5 8:30 am for: Julio & Georgia Carmona (+) Sun Aug 5 10:30 am for: Rachael Madrigal (SI) Sun Aug 5 12:30 pm for: Cruz Mateos (+) Sun Aug 5 4:30 pm for: Susan Tope (SI) Mon Aug 6 12:15 pm NO MASS Tue Aug 7 12:15 pm for: Lisa Ann Kennedy (SI) Wed Aug 8 12:15 pm for: Augustin S. Atilano, Sr. and Augustin B. Atilano Jr. (+) Thur Aug 9 12:15 pm for: Dione Gabriel (+) Fri Aug 10 12:15 pm for: Walter Smith, Sr. (+) Sat Aug 11 5:00 pm for: William Spielman (+) Sun Aug 12 8:30 am pro populo Sun Aug 12 10:30 am for: Mana Maurer (+) Sun Aug 12 12:30 pm for: Carlos & Samuel Roman (+) Sun Aug 12 4:30 pm for: Mary Canfield (+) St. Gabriel the Archangel 7 Colorado Springs, CO