Roman Catholic Parish 300 East 16th Avenue, Apache Junction, AZ 85119-6403 480-982-2929 Fax: 480-982-0036 E-mail: office@stgeorgeaj.com Website: www.stgeorgeaj.com Office Hours: M-F 8am-12 noon & 1-5pm JANUARY 11, 2015 LITURGY SCHEDULE Masses Saturday: 11:30am, 1:15, 3:00 & 4:30pm Sunday: Weekdays: 8:00am 6:30, 8:15, 10:00 & 11:30am 6:00pm (Life Teen Mass) Confessions: Saturday 10:30am Holy Days: 8:00 & 10:00am and 7:00pm PASTORAL STAFF Father Domenico Pinti, Pastor Father Stanley Nadolny, Parochial Vicar Ext. 16 Caroline Hodges, Bookkeeper Ext. 11 Janice Volk, Parish Secretary Ext. 19 Christine Ollive, Coordinator of Religious Ed Ext. 17 Grace Vozel, Receptionist Ext. 10 Denis McDonald, Maintenance COMMUNION TO THE SICK If you or someone you know is sick or homebound, please call for the assistance of a Minister of Care. Ministers of Care bring communion to those who cannot come to Mass. Please call Mary Ellen Akin at 480-983-7026 or the parish office to arrange a scheduled Minister of Care visit. INSTRUCTIONS FOR EMERGENCY If you or someone you know is in critical condition or near death call 480-982-2929 weekdays from 8:00am to 5:00pm. After hours and on weekends call 480-303-1253. Please do not use this service for any other reason. INFANT BAPTISM Parents requesting baptism for their children under 7 years old must attend a mandatory preparation class offered each month. Please call the Parish Office in advance for scheduling or other information. Infant baptisms are the last Sunday of each month. MARRIAGES/MARRIAGE PREPARATION Couples seeking the sacrament of marriage must be registered parishioners who are actively participating in the life of St. George Roman Catholic Parish. Notification of intent to marry must be provided six months in advance. For more information on the marriage preparation process, please call the Parish Office. Fr. Howie McGraw Fr. Howard Johnson Deacon Bill Jones WINTER PRIESTS PARISH DEACONS Fr. Jack Kissling Fr. Vince Lieser Ministries Youth Altar Server Training, Fr. Stan Eucharistic Ministers, Fr. Pinti Lectors, Fr. Pinti RCIA, Fr. Pinti Ushers, Fr. Pinti Sick & Elderly, Ray Domke 286-0086 Divine Mercy, Joetta Carlos 735-8471 Grief Support Group, Susan Insalaco 983-5493 Spirit Prayer Group, Todd & Teresa Sanders Natural Family Planning, Darrin & Pems Tebon 671-9040 Organizations Knights of Columbus, Bill Motl 818-7982 Our Lady of the Desert Guild, Mary Lou Oberstar 273-7621 Respect Life Ministry, Fr. Pinti Finance Council Ray Kimble Susan Insalaco Caroline Hodges Will Bublitz Arlene Showers
THE B@PTISM OF THE LORD THIS WEEK IN OUR P@RISH MONDAY, JANUARY 12 9:00am Prayer Shawls (rm 6) 5:00pm Legion of Mary (rm 2) 7:00pm Knights of Columbus Assembly TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 1:00pm Bridge (soc. hall) 3:00pm Divine Mercy Chaplet (Chapel) WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14 9:00am Rosary Makers 5:00pm Choir (Atrium) 7:00pm Baptism Class THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 8:30am Quilters (soc. hall) 9:30am Grief Support (rm 6) 10:00am Divine Mercy Formation (rm 3) 6:30pm Adult Bible Study (soc. hall) FRIDAY, JANUARY 16 3:00pm Divine Mercy Chaplet (Chapel) SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 9:00am Children s Choir (Atrium) SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 THE W@TERS OF B@PTISM When new sod is put in, it needs constant saturation with water. Landscapers say that this knits the sod to the soil. The same when a branch is grafted onto a tree: the poultice that joins them at the splice must be kept wet at all times. Water is the stuff that binds the very cells of our bodies together. No wonder religions throughout all times and cultures have used it so prominently. When Jesus stepped into the Jordan for baptism, He knit Himself to what had come before Him. By going to the Jordan, He made Himself one with the people of Israel who had crossed it into their Promised Land. With John the Baptist, Christ wove Himself into the prophetic tradition that heralded the coming reign of God. He had become fully human in the waters of Mary s womb, and by partaking in the rite of the baptism of repentance, Jesus identified Himself with our sinful, frail humanity. It is through the waters of baptism that Christ continues to graft new members onto His Body, the Church; through these waters we are cleansed from sin and filled with the promise of grace, given our destiny for eternal life. For us, as for Jesus, it is also the waters of baptism that inaugurate our mission to proclaim the Good News. DEVOTIONS Daily Rosary: 7:30am Monday through Friday Adoration daily: until 9:30am First Friday: 8:00am Mass, Anointing of the Sick, Adoration until 9:30am First Saturday: 8am Mass/Adoration until 9:30am Divine Mercy Chaplet: Daily 8:30am in Cry Room Tues. & Fri. 3:00pm in the Chapel GIFT SHOP HOURS Saturday at 10:00am to 4:30pm and Sunday from 7:30am to 1:00pm POLISH MASS Fr. Stan celebrates a Mass in Polish on the 1st Saturday of every month at 6:00pm. UPCOMING EVENTS Jan. 22 Ladies Guild Get Acquainted Party Jan. 26 Chordsmen RITE OF CHRISTI@N INITI@TION OF @DULTS Any adult desiring to enter into full participation in the Church (to convert), is asked to complete an informational registration form available in the parish office. Next class starts January 20, 2015. For more information contact Sharon at 480-570 -5134. Jan. 28 Healing Mass Feb. 2-4 Parish Mission with Fr. Bob Weiss For the full monthly calendar of Parish Events please visit our website at: www.stgeorgeaj.com. Page 2
LETTER FROM THE P@STOR As we begin a New Year 2015 we have many blessings to give thanks for. All the volunteers and the generosity of our parishioners of their gift of giving. THANK YOU. 1. Attendance at Mass: If you are not well or could spread germs, it is best to stay home. 2. Shaking of Hands: It is optional. It is okay to nod at the Kiss of Peace. 3. Parking Lot: Remember to look all ways and follow the direction arrows for proper flow of traffic. Entrance is entrance and exit is exit. 4. There are hand sanitizers at all the exits of the church. May God bless you in the New Year, Fr. Pinti. 12 D@Y PILGRIM@GE TO E@STERN EUROPE WITH FR. ST@N Warsaw, Krakow, Budapest, Vienna, Prague November 2-14, 2015 Information meeting: Sunday, January 25th, 1:00pm in the social hall Join Vine of Grace Retreat Ministry and Fr. Stan Nadolny for an unforgettable pilgrimage! Together we will explore and travel the captivating streets, countryside, historical and holy sites. This pilgrimage promises to expand and deepen your faith as we learn more about our Catholic heritage and enjoy the beauty, landscape and traditions of the region! You will experience the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and our Mother Mary in a dynamic and intimate way that will enrich, impact, and inspire your spiritual journey forever. Expect to be transformed, renewed and restored by the abundant blessings and graces you will receive. For information & itinerary contact Erin Blanchette at 520-631-1408 or go to the Vine of Grace website: www.vineofgrace.org. DIVINE MERCY IM@GE What is the perfect wedding, new home or anniversary gift? A framed image of the Divine Mercy. Includes a copy of 9 graces received for having the Image displayed in your home. Available in the Gift Shop. P@TCHWORK FOR THE POOR St. George s quilting group continues to meet on Thursday s from 8:30am to noon. We are in need of people who would like to join us in tying quilts, no experience necessary. We would also appreciate fabric and yarn. Our quilts are given out through our food pantry to the homeless, to the VA Hospital, local nursing homes and to the San Carlos Indian Mission. Please come and join us for a morning of fellowship and service to the needy of our community. Hope to see you Thursday morning. HELP FOR THE NEEDY Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00-11:00am At this time we are in need of powdered milk, tuna, pasta, crackers, canned fruit, shampoo and diapers. Thank you for your continued support. Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them, O Lord John Gervais Page 3
M@SS INTENTIONS 2015 Mon. January 12 8:00am Pat Gregory The Hon Family + Steve Wagner Tues. January 13 8:00am + John Farrell + Raymond J. Muth + Sr. Bernie Remedios, MM Wed. January 14 8:00am Patti Lindbergh + Bob Roberts Souls in Purgatory Thurs. January 15 8:00am + Cletus Pistulka + Remy & Josephine Tuscherer + Donnita Jarvis Fri. January 16 8:00am Bruce & Kay Lawrey + Becky Hansen + Delbert Jennings Sat. January 17 11:30am + Tanya Erickson 1:15pm + Blondine Smolinski + Marcy Young 3:00pm + Lillian & Joe Carrillo + Pacita Galeon 4:30pm + Robert Joseph Connor + LeRoy Chavez All Members of the Wegrzyn Family Sun. January 18 6:30am Tom & Bobbi Land 8:15am + Linda Reichow + Francis Steele + Carol M. DiGiovanna 10:00am + Jeffry Gonnering + Arthur Joseph & Mercedes Riley + Helen Radu 11:30am People of the Parish 6:00pm + Robert Friebohle + Maury Metzger + Fr. Richard Rego JESUS, M@RY & JOSEPH PROTECT @ND S@VE THE UNBORN The rosary will be said, for the Unborn, the first Saturday of each month after the 8:00am Mass. RE@DINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Heb 1:1-6; Ps 97:1, 2b, 6, 7c, 9; Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-11; Mk 1:40-45 Friday: MINISTRIES Grief Support Thurs. at 9:30am room 6 Diane 480-380-6587 or Susan 480-983-5493 Legion of Mary Mon. at 5:00pm room 2 Josie 480-202-6783 or Liz 480-223-7464 or Martha 480-544-1683 Divine Mercy Chaplet Tues. & Fri. at 3pm in the Chapel Daily after 8am Mass in the Cry Room Divine Mercy Formation Thurs. at 10am room 3 Lee 480-983-0039/roedellr@gmail.com Catholic Discussion Group 3rd Sat. 9am room 2 Topic: How Important is the Mass? Josie 480-202-6783 Rosary Makers Wed. 9:00am social hall Quilters Thurs. 8:30am social hall Our Lady of the Desert Guild 1st Wed. 9:30am Mary Lou Oberstar 480-273-7621 Knights of Columbus Grand Knight: Bill Motl 480-818-7982 Council: 1st Mon. of month, 7pm room 3 Assembly: 2nd Mon. of month, 7pm rm 3 Bridge Players Tues. 1:00pm social hall Margie 602-316-4174 Prayer Shawl Makers Mon. 9:00am room 6 Heb 4:1-5, 11; Ps 78:3, 4bc, 6c-8; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: Heb 4:12-16; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 2:13-17 Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42 Page 4
Tues., Jan. 13 Honoring God We continue with our semester on Christian Morality and Justice. This evening explores God s power and role as Creator. Our students will learn that the First Commandment calls us to honor God for all God s great deeds. Students wishing to participate in our Orange Picking service project on Saturday, Jan. 24th will need to have permission slips returned no later than Sunday, Jan. 18th. For more information contact Christine Ollive at 480-982-2929 ext. 17. Sun., Jan. 11 Meet Paul: The Second Founder of Christianity St. Paul is regarded as one of the most important figures in the growth of Christianity. Our session this evening will explore a little of the life of Paul - highlighting some of the things that make his story so unique and inspiring. The success of his apostolate depended above all on his personal involvement in proclaiming the Gospel with total dedication to Christ; a dedication that feared neither risk, difficulty nor persecution. Pope Benedict XVI For more information about Life Teen contact Christine Ollive at 480-982-2929 ext. 17 or email collive@stgeorgeaj.com. On Saturday, January 24, Life Teen, EDGE and SPC Grades 6+ will be picking oranges on behalf of United Food Bank. Established in 1983 in Mesa, United Food Bank s mission is to provide access to nutritious food for those who are without, and serving as a community bridge between those who want to help and those who are in need. This will be our 6th year picking oranges for United Food Bank, and returning to the same homeowners property each time at the request of the homeowner. After a morning of picking oranges we are treated to a special lunch by the homeowners! Students wishing to attend this function will need to dress in layers, have closed toe shoes and have a signed permission slip returned no later than Sunday, Jan. 18th. This service project is mandatory for our Confirmation Candidates, unless other arrangements have been made. For more information contact Christine at 480-982-2929 ext. 17. Golf Balls From Heaven Tickets for our Golf Balls from Heaven ball drop, benefiting our Scholarship Fund will be available after all Masses January 10 & 11. $10 each closest to hole wins $1,000. 2nd prize $500, 3rd prize $200. Ball drop will take place Sunday, March 15, 2015 during our Golf Tournament at Mountain Brook Golf Club. Need not be present to win. Page 5
USHERS If you can help out during the Mass you attend please let one of the ushers with a badge know and they will assign you a section. If you would like to serve for the winter season that would be a big help but just one Mass is also great. Thank you. FRANCISCAN WAY OF LIFE A newly forming group meets at St. George in room 2 on the second Friday of the month at 9:45am. More information call Ray Domke 480-286 -0086 or Mary Vand 920-366-2438. C@THOLIC D@UGHTERS BUS TRIP Join the Catholic Daughters in our fund raising by enjoying a bus trip to Lone Butte and Wild Horse Pass Casinos, on Monday, January 19th. Monday is Senior day at Wild Horse Pass. Also from Wild Horse it is a short walk or shuttle ride to the Premium Outlet Shops. The cost for the bus is $10 which you receive back on arrival at the casino. Reserve your seat by calling: Susan Mone at 480-969-0447 or Agnes Miller at 480-982-6063. If you have a slot card for Gila River please have your number ready when calling. Call by Wednesday, January 14th to guarantee a seat. CHILDREN S CHOIR The children s choir practices on Saturdays at 9:00am in the Atrium. Parents please call Sharon Stanton at 480-570-5134 for more information. GET @CQU@INTED P@RTY Our Lady of the Desert Guild will be hosting a Get Acquainted Party on Thursday, January 22nd from 1:00-3:00pm in the social hall. ALL WOMEN of the parish are warmly invited to attend. We ask you to bring a white elephant gift and a snack to share. We will have games and refreshments along with some good old fashioned female camaraderie. This is a great chance to meet new friends. And you are invited to bring a friend if you like. Hope to see you there! TRE@SURES FROM OUR TR@DITION In the 1560s, the Council of Trent attempted to standardize the widely variant customs for the pastoral care of the sick and dying. We had inherited a practice called extreme unction, from the Latin words meaning anointing at the point of death. The deeper tradition, however, is about the prayer of faith that will heal and restore the sick person, and is straight from the Letter of James. The Fathers went back to the beginning, and while not discarding the extreme unction name, made a plea for the proper use of this sacrament. As soon as a person is in danger of death from sickness or old age, they reasoned, the time for the sacrament had already arrived. As a result of this desire, the next ritual text for anointing contained an innovation: a rite for visiting the sick that included readings from scripture, psalms, and prayers. Old customs fade slowly, however, and the quality of pastoral care languished for centuries while people delayed the celebration of a consoling effective sacrament, sometimes missing the opportunity completely. A priest ministering to a dying and unconscious patient alone in a room has never been the desire of the Church. Our tradition is far too rich for this sacrament to be celebrated is such a diminished and ungenerous manner. People of Faith, Hope, and Charity March 5-7, 2015 Tucson Convention Center Keynote Speakers will be: Bishop Gerald Kicanas, Bishop of Tucson Fr. Robert Barron, STD (Chicago) Mons. Sigifredo Noriega Barcelo, Bishop of Zacatecas, Mexico Sr. Anne Bryan Smollin, CSJ PhD (Diocese of Albany, NY) Padre Alfonso Garcia, priest of the Archdiocese of Guadalajara Mexico TH@NK YOU wlpmusic.com for advertising in our bulletin. Page 6