April 28, 2019 Divine Mercy day ST. GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH Stewardship Reflection on Readings ACTS 5:12-16; PS 118: 2-4,13-15, 22; REV 1:9-11A, 12-13, 17-19; JN 20: 19-31 Today, the Second day of Easter, is Divine Mercy day. Our Gospel reading from St. John is often called the story of Doubting Thomas but the passage involves so much more than the encounter with the skeptical apostle. It is rich with lessons of Christ s mercy to all, including an encouraging word from our Lord especially for us, His modern-day disciples. While Thomas traditionally takes all the bad rap for his doubts, we see that none of the Apostles were at their best when Christ first appeared to them after His resurrection. They were actually in hiding, cowering behind a locked door, paralyzed by fear and doubt. But Jesus appeared right in their midst in spite of the lock on the door. Was it to rebuke them for their lack of faith? Quite the contrary. He comes on a mission of mercy. He comes to offer them peace and the restoration of their relationship with Him. And even more, He commissions them to become ministers of His mercy, by giving them authority to forgive sins. At that moment Christ gives to all of us the supreme gift of mercy the sacrament of Reconciliation. What a precious and powerful gift! This day is a perfect time to reflect on how well we make use of this gift. Do we really appreciate its healing power? Could we become better stewards of this gift by going to Confession more often? We must also reflect on how well we extend mercy to others as Jesus did to Thomas that day. Let s commit ourselves to becoming faithful disciples and stewards of Christ s mercy. We will be those very ones to whom Jesus gave a shout out during His encounter with Thomas: Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed in His merciful love. 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.
NO DAILY MASS WEEK OF APRIL 29 Due to the Priest Spring Leadership Meeting, there will be no Daily Mass April 29 through May 3. FAIR TRADE COFFEE AND CHOCOLATE Fair Trade coffee and chocolate will be available next weekend, May 4-5. In addition to receiving a quality product, you can make a positive difference in the world by helping impoverished coffee growers earn fair wages for their labor. NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER-MAY 2 God of Abraham, Isaac, Moses, we cry out to you for wisdom and compassion. You led the early Jews out of slavery, to freedom. You led the disciples of Jesus after the crucifixion to courageously preach the Gospel. Today, we seek your wisdom to preach the good news in our country. Grant wisdom and faith to our elected leaders, the people we choose to lead our country, to make choices that are based upon your teaching. Where laws are made that go against your will, give us courage to change policy, not based upon our comfort, but upon principles taught in Scripture. We ask all this in the name of Jesus, our brother and Christ, who lives and reign with you, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. EVANGELIZATION TEAM All who believe in Christ should feel, as an integral part of their faith, an apostolic concern to pass on to others its light and joy." - St. John Paul II St. Gabriel's Evangelization Team would like to invite you to a potluck dinner on Tuesday, May 14th at 6 p.m. in the St Kateri room to learn more the team's plans and activities for the upcoming year. Please bring a main dish or a dessert to share while meeting the current members of the team and hearing about the plans to pass on the joy of our faith to others both inside and outside of St. Gabriel's. MAY CROWNING On Saturday May 4th, we will celebrate the May Crowning at the 5pm Mass. All are invited to bring a few flowers from their garden to present to Mary. Vases are provided for the flowers. There will also be a May Crowning Celebration Dinner from 6-8pm on May 4th. Tickets will be on Sale after Masses on April 28th. There is a recommended donation of $10 per person or $40 for a family 0f 4 or more. All proceeds go toward Ballet Folklorico Scholarship Retreat. For more information, contact the parish office 528-8407. GRADUATING SENIORS If you are a graduating high school senior, we would like to invite you to a Baccalaureate Mass in your honor. It will be during the 4:30 mass on May 19 th. Please wear your gown and bring your cap. There will be cake and punch served after mass. Come, join your Catholic friends and family for a blessing as you begin your next step in life s journey. OUR FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION IS MAY 4 AND 5 Gabriel s Gifts food pantry collection is next weekend. Needed items include: cereal, Ramen noodles, flour, sugar and rice. Also needed are packaged foods including Hamburger Helper, Rice-a-Roni and macaroni and cheese. Other requested items include: peanut butter, jams and jellies, canned fruit, spaghetti sauce, canned tuna, coffee, face soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste. Please place your donations in a bin or grocery bag and drop them off at the Knights of Columbus trailer when you come to mass. Thank you for supporting Gabriel s Gifts! HEALTH & SAFETY TEAM Did You Know? We have two Automated External Defibrillators (AED) mounted in the hallways near the two sets of bathrooms. Also mounted on the wall next to each AED is a First Aid Kit for parishioner use inside the building. St. Gabriel the Archangel 2 Colorado Springs, CO
THIS WEEKEND CALENDAR Knights of Columbus Free Breakfast after 8:30am Mass. RCIA/RCIC/YSF 9:45-11:15am. Homeschool Faith Formation Meeting 12:45-2:15pm. Divine Mercy day. Novena at 3pm. YDisciples 5:45-7:30pm. Financial Peace University 6pm. UPCOMING Mon, Apr 29 Biblical School 6:30pm. Mon, Apr 29 Walk Toward Eternity Bible Study 7pm. Tues, Apr 30 ESL Class 9am. Tues, Apr 30 EPIC: A Journey through Church History Bible Study 9:30am. Tues, Apr 30 No Daily Mass. Wed, May 1 Eucharistic Adoration as scheduled. Pray the Rosary at 6:00pm. Evening Prayer and Benediction starts at 6:30pm. Wed, May 1 Magnificat Moms 10-11:30am Wed, May 1 No Daily Mass. Wed, May 1 Children s Choir 5:15pm. Wed, May 1 Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Meeting 7pm. Thurs, May 2 ESL Class 9am. Thurs, May 2 No Daily Mass. Fri, May 3 First Friday Adoration 10am-12pm. Fri, May 3 No Daily Mass. Sat, May 4 Confirmation 10am. Sat, May 4 May Crowning at 5pm Mass. SAVE THE DATE May 4-5 Fair Trade Coffee and Chocolate for sale after Masses. May 11 Faith Formation End of the Year Celebration. June 24-28 Vacation Bible School. July 17-19 Mission Possible. July 21-26 Totus Tuus. BULLETIN DEADLINE The bulletin deadline for the May 5th bulletin is Monday, April 29th by 10am. Please send all announcements to office@saintgabriel.net. SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND This weekend, our special collection supports the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Nearly half our country is considered mission territory. This appeal helps our brothers and sisters here in the United States who do not have access to basic pastoral services like Mass, the sacraments, and religious education. Through your support, the Catholic Home Missions Appeal helps these mission dioceses form vibrant faith communities and strengthens the Church at home. Please be generous. ST. GABRIEL S EVENTS CALENDAR Do 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 home page of the website. 2019 RETURNING GODS GIFTS UPDATE 2019 Parish Goal: $119,764 Total Pledged: $97,144 Percentage Pledged: 81% Total collected to date: $61,347 Percentage collected: 51% FINANCIAL BLESSINGS RECEIVED Fiscal Start of year July 2018 Feb 2019 Total Offertory & Other Income Received: $805,148 Total Expenses: 832,680 TITHING RECIPIENT Today s Tithe is for Mercy s Gate. Mercy s Gate has been serving El Paso County since 1982 by providing life-affirming Direct Services Support, ongoing resources and education, and a growing network of community referrals and partnerships to individuals and families facing crisis. Please pray for the people supported by this organization. DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Bishop Michael Sheridan will preside at Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, with Divine Mercy Devotions and Benedictions on April 28th at St. Mary s Cathedral (22 W Kiowa St). Confessions will begin at 1:50pm and Mass will be at 3pm. St. Gabriel the Archangel 3 Colorado Springs, CO
St. Gabriel the Archangel 4 Colorado Springs, CO
St. Gabriel the Archangel 5 Colorado Springs, CO
Therefore what God has joined together, no human being must separate Mark 10:9 Tom and Lauriza Dishion who were married on April 17, 2019 Congratulation on your marriage CALLING ALL CRAFTERS AND VENDORS St. Dominic Catholic Church in Security will be having their annual Feast Day Festival on Aug 11 from 12:30-4:00 pm. If you would like to reserve a 12x12 space for $50 please contact Jane at feastdayfestival@stdominiconline.org eit her 313-378-5707 or. You will need to bring your own table and shade, with advanced notice we can provide a table for additional $15. Electricity can be provided for an additional $10. Deadline for application and fees is June 3. Call soon spaces are filling fast! 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. SUIT DRIVE Local transitioning military need your help as they prepare for civilian life. The Blue Star Mothers (a 501c3 non-profit organization) in partnership with the American Legion Post 209 is conducting a Suits for Troops drive. We need gently used, current style business attire for men and women. Your donation will be provided through the Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Office at Ft. Carson to service members exiting the military and preparing for civilian employment. Suits, sport jackets and women s suits and dresses only, please. Items must be clean and in a dry cleaner bag with size attached. Drop off your donations on April; 28 between 1-4 p.m at The American Legion located at 3613 Jeannine Dr. Your donation (tax deductible) will make a difference! Thank you. 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. St. Gabriel the Archangel 6 Colorado Springs, CO
SAINT FAUSTINA Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska of the Blessed Sacrament was born in Poland on August 25, 1905. She was the third of 10 children to a poor and religious family. On February 22, 1931, Faustina was visited by Jesus, who presented himself as the "King of Divine Mercy" wearing a white garment with red and pale rays coming from his heart. She was asked to become the apostle and secretary of God's mercy, a model of how to be merciful to others, and an instrument for reemphasizing God's plan of mercy for the world. Faustina also describes during that same message, Jesus explained he wanted the Divine Mercy image to be "solemnly blessed on the first day after Easter; that day is to be the Feast of Mercy." Faustina, not knowing how to paint, asked around her Plock convent for help but was denied. It wasn't until three years later, in 1934, that the first painting of the image was created by Eugene Kazimierowski. According to Faustina's diary, on Good Friday, April 19, 1935, Jesus told her he wanted the Divine Mercy image publically honored. On April 26, 1935, Father Sopocko delivered the very first sermon on the Divine Mercy. In September 1935, Faustina wrote about her vision of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, used to obtain mercy, trust in Christ's mercy and to show mercy to others. In July 1937, the first holy cards with the Divine Mercy image were created and Faustina provided instructions for the Novena of Divine Mercy, which she reported was a message from Jesus. Throughout the rest of 1937, the Divine Mercy image continued to be promoted and grow in popularity. Faustina's health significantly deteriorated by the end of 1937. Her visions intensified and she was said to be looking forward to the end of her life. On October 5, 1938, Faustina passed away. She was buried on October 7 and currently rests at the Basilica of Divine Mercy in Krakow, Poland. In 1965, Archbishop of Krakow, Karol Wojtyla, who would later become Pope John Paul II, opened up the first investigations into Faustina's life and virtues. tomb. St. Faustina Kowalska was beatified on April 18, 1993 and canonized on April 30, 2000, both by Pope St. John Paul II. Her feast day is celebrated on October 5 and she is the patron saint of Mercy. READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 28 Monday: Acts 4:23-31/Ps 2:1-3, 4-7a, 7b-9 [cf. 11d]/ Jn 3:1-8 Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37/Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5 [1a]/ Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [7a]/ Jn 3:16-21 Thursday: Acts 5:27-33/Ps 34:2 and 9, 17-18, 19-20 [7a]/Jn 3:31-36 Friday: 1 Cor 15:1-8/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5]/Jn 14:6-14 Saturday: Acts 6:1-7/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19 [22]/ Jn 6:16-21 day: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41/Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13 [2a]/Rv 5:11-14/Jn 21:1-19 or 21:1-14 Apr 29 Apr 30 May 1 May 2 May 3 May 4 May 5 PRAY FOR VOCATIONS Bishop Emeritus Richard C. Hanifen Fr. Kirk Slattery Fr. Joe Dygert Deacon Mike McGrady Deacon Andre Mason Deacon Andy Dunnam Deacon Dave Geislinger ALTAR FLOWERS Easter Flowers are donated by our parish families. 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: Daniel Grant Demitri baptized April 22, 2019. The suggested donation for a Mass Intention is $10. Mass Intentions can be booked for either living or deceased persons; a Mass Intention can be booked for more than one person if both or all the people for whom the Mass is being celebrated are either all living or all deceased. When booking Mass Intentions, especially more than three or four at one time, we would greatly appreciate receiving the Mass Intention donations at the time you reserve the dates of the Masses. Sat Apr 27 5:00pm for: The Cardenas and Chavez Families (SI) Apr 28 8:30am for: Lee & Rose Maney (+) Apr 28 10:30am Pro Populo Apr 28 12:30pm for: Marc Martinez (SI Birthday) Apr 28 4:30pm for: Marybeth Rufin & Michelle Rufin Beard (SI) Mon Apr 29 12:15pm NO MASS Tues Apr 30 12:15pm NO MASS Wed May1 12:15pm NO MASS Thur May 2 12:15pm NO MASS Fri May 3 12:15pm NO MASS Sat May 4 5:00pm for: Eugenia Stagl (+) May 5 8:30am for: Pablo & Belia Perez (+) May 5 10:30am for: Melissa Wesenberg (SI) May 5 12:30pm for: Mike Garcia (+) May 5 4:30pm for: Richard Polosky & Monica Magtoto (+) St. Gabriel the Archangel 7 Colorado Springs, CO