September 24, 2017 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time ST. GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH Stewardship Reflection on Readings IS 55: 6-9; PS 145: 2-3, 8-9, 17-18; PHIL 1: 20C-24, 27A; MT 20: 1-16A In our First Reading from the Book of Isaiah, God reminds us that He does not think in the same way that we do. For my thoughts are not your thoughts. That is quite clear in our Gospel today from Matthew, which relates the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard. In the Gospel parable, God (who is represented by the landowner ) does something which from our human perspective may seem unfair and unjust. What we must keep in mind is that the landowner did not treat anyone unfairly. He may have seemed more generous to some than to others, but again that is from our perspective. We can be absolutely certain that God will never be unfair to us. The Lord may bestow greater blessings on others, some of whom again from our perspective may seem less deserving. God is a righteous God. Through stewardship we acknowledge that everything comes to us from God. All our blessings may seem to be more or less than we deserve, but if we are grateful for what we have and what we are, we will then recognize God s generosity and His grace. The important thing to us should not be and cannot be whether we are first or last. What is central is that we are part of the Kingdom of God. That should be sufficient for us. We get into trouble when we conclude that God should think the way we 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 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.
Eucharistic Procession on October 1 NEXT WEEKEND, Sept 30 / Oct 1, the parish will celebrate the solemnity of Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels, our parish patron saint. The archangels readings will be used at all Mass times. The 10:30 and 12:30 Masses will be combined at 10:30, with a Eucharistic Procession to follow Mass. The Blessed Sacrament will be carried in solemn procession, circling our church property, pausing at stations where Fr. Kirk will bless the faithful with the monstrance. After returning to the nave, Fr. Kirk will give the final benediction and repose the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. Following the Procession, the parish will gather for a shared pot-luck meal in the Four-plex, music, and dancing from our Spanish dancers, Estrellas Latinas de San Gabriel. Join the parish family to celebrate St. Gabriel the Archangel, and to give praise with our full community! Find a link on our parish website to sign up for the potluck lunch, saintgabriel.net. Invitation For All Vicky Kolman, who in her blindness has been sharing her gift of music with us, would like to extend an invitation to each of you for her consecration as a Virgin Living in the World, on October 17 at 6 pm at St. Mary s Cathedral. Please consider sharing in this joyous and rare occasion with Vicky as she answers the call to closely imitate the life of Christ. Magnificat Moms Magnificat Moms will meet from 9:30-11am on Wednesday, October 4th in the Saint Gabriel's four-plex. Please bring a brunch item to share. We will follow up our time of fellowship with praying the Rosary. Kids are always welcome! Please contact magnificatmomsstgabriel@gmail.com with any questions or to join our email list. Young Adult Ministry Potluck Dinner & Adoration w/ Bishop @ St. Gabriel s on Mon. (9/25) 6:30-8:30pm. Kick-start your week with adoration, food & fellowship. Bishop Sheridan will be our presider! Potluck theme: Hometown Eats. RSVP to Sr. Bernadette at 719-352- 1614 or bmota@diocs.org. Calling all active duty, veterans and retired military The Outreach Committee would like to compile a list of our parishioners and their family members who are currently serving or who have served in the armed forces to be published in the bulletin for Military Appreciation Weekend, November 11th/12th. If you would like to see a name included on that list please send the parishioner's name or your (family member's name), their branch of service, and whether they are active duty, veterans or retired military to Donna Knutson. Her email is: dmknutson@comcast.net. Please send the name/s to me as soon as possible, the deadline to get a name on the list is October 22nd. Help Wanted Using the color of the season, our banners convey the rhythms of the liturgical year. But it requires someone to change them! Training is provided, using a simple pulley system. Could you help with this 10-minute task? If you d like to do your part, please contact Teresa Robinson at 388-8620, or jimrobin@aol.com. Thank you! St. Gabriel the Archangel 2 Colorado Springs, CO
This Weekend Sat-Sun Sat-Sun Sun Calendar Bin Drop Off for Mercy s Gate Food Collection. Ministry Fair after all Masses. Knights of Columbus Breakfast after 8:30am Mass. Upcoming Activities Mon, Sept 25 Apologetics Course 9-11am. Mon, Sept 25 The Great Timeline Bible Study 7-9pm. Mon, Sept 25 Return Class 7pm. Mon, Sept 25 Young Adult Ministry Meeting 6:30-8:30pm. Tues, Sept 26 The Great Timeline Bible Study 9:30-11:30am. Wed, Sept 27 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. Wed, Sept 27 Knights of Columbus Meeting 7pm. Wed, Sept 27 Dante s Divine Comedy 7pm. Thurs, Sept 28 The Book of Genesis Bible Study 1:30-3:30pm. Fri, Sept 29 Reading/discussion group for Divine Mercy Prayer Cenacle in the Library after 12:15 Mass. Sat, Sept 30 Men s Breakfast 8:30-10:30am Sun, Oct 1 Eucharistic Procession after 10:30am Mass followed by Potluck. There will be no 12:30pm Mass. Please see page 2 for more details. Save The Date Oct 7 Blessing of the Animals 10am. 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 24. Includes GrK-5 (11:45-1:15), Gr 6-7 & Confirmation (2:30-4:00). RCIC: Sunday September 24 (9:45-11:15). Mondays: Gr K-5 September 25 (4:30-6:00). Mondays: Gr 6-7: September 25 (4:30-6:00). YSF: Sunday September 24 (9:45-11:15). Homeschool: No September Meeting. YDisciples: September 23 (5:45-7:15pm) Blessing of the Animals Join Deacon Mike for a Blessing of the Animals at 10:00am on Saturday, October 7. We ll gather our creatures, great and small, in front of the church for a special blessing, in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, whose feast is Oct. 4. All animals are welcome! Save The Date! All for the Glory of God Ministry, in conjunction with The Diocese of Colorado Springs is pleased to announce a Rosary Rally to be held Sunday, October 15, 2017, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, at Holy Apostles Catholic Church, in honor of the 100th Anniversary of the Apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima. Bishop Michael Sheridan will lead us in prayer and offer reflections on the message and requests of Our Lady of Fatima. Reception to follow. Words To Ponder "A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love." St. Basil the Great Corpus Christi Are you disappointed with the beginning of the new school year? Give Corpus Christi Catholic School a call. We are still enrolling! For further information, contact Karen Shannahan at (719) 632-5092 x.103 or kshannahan@corpuschristicos.org. Financial Assistance is available. 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. St. Gabriel the Archangel 3 Colorado Springs, CO
Bless The Lord Concert The Holy Trinity Sacred Music Program with Michael and Catherine Hanson present an afternoon of Sacred and Classical Music on Saturday, October 8 at 4:00 pm. Catherine Hanson has been playing in the Colorado Springs Philharmonic since 1994. Catherine has a BM in viola performance and an MM in violin performance and Suzuki Pedagogy. Michael Hanson became concertmaster of the Colorado Springs Symphony in 1992. He has performed more than 25 concertos with orchestras throughout the west. Jayson Elliott is the organist and coordinator of our Sacred Music program. Holy Trinity is located at 3118 Poinsetta Drive in Colorado Springs. Suggested donation is $10. Dante s Divine Comedy Wednesday Evening Classes starting September 27 from 7-8:30pm at St Gabriel Parish! Pope Francis recommended The Divine Comedy as a fitting guide for the Year of Mercy! The class will view the 24-part DVD series from Catholic Courses featuring lectures by Dr. Anthony Esolen along with class discussions on the text facilitated by Tasha Gefreh, PhD. Cost: $10 at first class Register at tashagefreh@gmail.com. Participants are responsible for obtaining the three books: The Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradisio. Anthony Esolen s Divine Comedy translations are recommended if purchasing the texts, due to the notes. Available at EWTN Catalogue or Amazon. Vocations Ministry Bishop Sheridan will host a Luncheon on Thursday, October 19th for those interested in learning more about the ministry of promoting, supporting and affirming vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life in our Diocese. The event will be held at St. Mary s Cathedral, Lower Level, 22 E Kiowa, following the 12:10pm Mass. If you would like to attend the luncheon, please submit your name, address, email and phone to SerraCOSprings@dioCS.net or call 719-375-5486 by October 12th 15th Annual Worldwide Children s Eucharistic Holy Hour Join Bishop Sheridan for the 15th Annual Worldwide Children's Eucharistic Holy Hour on Friday October 13 at 6:30pm at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. ALL children of Mary, ages 0-99 welcome! Our Lady asked us to sacrifice for: Conversion of the world and sinners, and reparation for sins. Write down your sacrifices and bring them to the Holy Hour. What greater gift can you give Our Lady and Our Lord than to "watch one hour" with Him? What greater time than now: the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima? There will be a potluck following, so please bring a dish to share! Walk to End Hunger A two-ton THANK YOU to all that participated in the Walk to End Hunger! We delivered 4,265 lbs. of food to Mercy's Gate over the last three weeks, 1,500 more pounds than last year! Whether you brought in food, purchased a bag at King Soopers or showed your solidarity with our friends on the Walk, your efforts will greatly bless our neighbors who need a little help from Mercy's Gate! St. Gabriel the Archangel 4 Colorado Springs, CO
Respect Life Only respect for life can be the foundation and guarantee of the most precious and essential goods of society, such as democracy and peace. Pope John Paul II, Evangelium vitae, 1995 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Respect Life Happenings 40 Days For Life The month of October is Respect Life month. One of the activities planned for Respect Life is called 40 Days For Life. St. Gabriel parish will participate by displaying 40 crosses outside from 27 Sep through 5 Nov. You can participate through prayer, fasting, peaceful vigils and community outreach. Here s how to take part: Vigil Location; Stand and pray at the Centennial sidewalk near Planned Parenthood at 3480 Centennial Blvd. Vigil hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Contact Angel McGrady at admcgrady@gmail.comm for more information. Respect Life Project Competition Deadline October 6th The Respect Life Project Competition is open to 13 18 year olds, as a part of Bishop Sheridan s Respect Life Dinner on October 27th, 2017. 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 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! 2017 Bishop s Respect Life Dinner Tickets on sales NOW! Get your friends and family together and purchase a table of ten seats at the seventh annual Respect Life Dinner! A table of ten tickets costs $550 individual tickets are available for $60 each. This year the speaker will be Janet Morana, co-founder of Silent No More providing testimonies from those who have been victimized by abortion. The dinner is on October 27, 2017 at the International Center 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. March4Life The March 4 Life trip with diocesan youth (freshman through senior in high school) will be January 25th through 28th, 2018. The trips costs $500, includes most meals, airfare, ground transfers and hotel. First deposit and paperwork are due October 1st. Space is limited, scholarships may be available. Please join us as we tell the world that life is sacred and worth living! Email mthomas@diocs.org or call Mary Theresa at 719-866-6460! St. Gabriel the Archangel 5 Colorado Springs, CO
Holy Apostles Preschool Holy Apostles Preschool will be celebrating 40 years of excellence this year. We hope you will join us for the celebration and silent auction from 6-10 pm on October 20th. Tickets will be for sale after masses at Holy Apostles church or the preschool office (591-1566) for $40 a ticket or $75/couple. We are raising funds to increase technology, retain quality teachers and replace children learning resources. Catholic Charities Announcements Volunteer Teach English as a Second Langauge to adults! Catholic Charities educates 350 adults in English every year. Be a part of this ministry working with immigrant brothers and sisters. No prior experience or other language ability necessary. Training and support provided. Call Gabriel at 719-866-6516 for more information. Employment Childcare workers are needed for the English Language Program. Care for and teach children pre-school and elementary ages during English classes for adults. Day and night shifts available. Go to www.ccharitiescc.org under About Us for more information. Job Fair at Catholic Charities Join us for this fall s job fair at the Marian House on October 4 from 2 pm 4 pm! A variety of career fields and a range of employment levels will be presented. Come dressed for success and prepared with resume in hand to meet with prospective employers. Employers Include: Alorica, Bingo Burger, Colorado Industrial Recycling, Conduent, Discover MyGoodwill, Front Range Staffing, Goodwill Staffing, People Ready, Premier Staffing, Sync3 Restaurant Solutions, and TCI Construction Contact the Life Skills and Career Development Center with questions: 719-866-6290 Material Donation Needs New socks, toilet paper, dry detergent, deodorant, razors, shaving cream, coats of all sizes. St. Gabriel the Archangel 6 Colorado Springs, CO
Weekly faith topic Eucharistic Processions Paul Turner The Body of Christ under the form of bread may be carried in solemn procession through public streets. The practice, more frequent in past generations and among certain ethnic groups, is still encouraged. A eucharistic procession forms after mass or after a period of adoration. It is especially appropriate on the solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ. Usually a priest places a large, unbroken, consecrated host inside a glass protector called a lunette. He then inserts the lunette into a monstrance. A monstrance is a beautifully crafted vessel that draws attention to the host. The priest, vested for Mass or wearing a white cope, holds the monstrance aloft. Ministers carrying lights and incense join him. Additional ministers may carry a canopy above the priest and the monstrance. The faithful join the procession, singing hymns and offering prayers as they walk. The procession may pause at stations decorated for the occasion, where the priest blesses the faithful with the monstrance. Ideally, the procession begins at one church And ends at another, where the priest gives a final benediction and reposes the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. Alternatively, the procession may return to the church from which it began. Eucharistic processions evangelize the civic community, as Catholics witness to their faith. Throughout the 20th century the faithful began sharing communion at Mass more frequently than they did before, and many eucharistic devotions faded. The main reason Jesus gave his body and blood was for us to take, eat and drink. Although some eucharistic devotions are rarely seen, it is more important to see the faithful sharing communion at mass. 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 Monday October 2 for the October 8 bulletin. Please send all announcements to office@saintgabriel.net. Readings for the Week of Sept 24 Monday: Ezr 1:1-6/Ps 126:1b-6/Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20/Ps 122:1-5/ Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday: Ezr 9:5-9/Tb 13:2-4befghn, 7-8/Lk 9:1-6 Thursday: Hg 1:1-8/Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b/Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a/ Ps 138:1-5/Jn 1:47-51 Saturday: Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a/Jr 31:10-12ab, 13/ Lk 9:43b-45 Sunday: Ez 18:25-28/Ps 25:4-9/Phil 2:1-11 or 2:1-5/ Mt 21:28-32 Sept 25 Sept 26 Sept 27 Sept 28 Sept 29 Sept 30 Oct 1 Pray for Vocations Mark Thuli, Candidate Ed Wilmes, Candidate Pope Francis Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Bishop Michael J. Sheridan Bishop Emeritus Richard C. Hanifen Fr. Kirk Slattery Baptisms We welcome into our Faith Community, the newest members of God s Family: Ariana Gonzalez Solano baptized Sept 24. Tithing Recipient The recipient of today s tithe is the Parishioner & Emergency Support Fund. This fund provides help with emergency needs of parishioners. Please pray for the people supported by this fund. Altar Flowers Altar Flowers this weekend are in honor of Rob and Beth Kaplan s 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 Sat Sep 23 5:00 pm for: Mickey & Sonja Wysocki (SI anniversary) Sun Sep 24 8:30 am for: St. Gabriel Ladies Auxiliary (SI) Sun Sep 24 10:30 am pro populo Sun Sep 24 12:30 pm for: Peter Fugg (SI birthday) Sun Sep 24 4:30 pm for: Patrick Moore (+) Mon Sep 25 12:15 pm NO MASS Tues Sep 26 12:15 pm for: Marc & Cindy Martinez (SI Anniversary) Wed Sep 27 12:15 pm for: Simone Bernard (+) Thur Sep 28 12:15 pm for: Rose Malia Garcia (SI) Fri Sep 29 12:15 pm for: The Goudie family (SI) Sat Sep 30 5:00 pm for: David White (+) & Donald Busson (+) Sun Oct 1 8:30 am for: James Wysocki (SI First Birthday) Sun Oct 1 10:30 am for: Laura Mora Estrella (SI) Sun Oct 1 12:30pm NO MASS Sun Oct 1 4:30 pm Joseph Trechter (SI) St. Gabriel the Archangel 7 Colorado Springs, CO