May 27, 2018 The Most Holy Trinity ST. GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH Stewardship Reflection on Readings DT 4: 32-34, 39-40; PS 33: 4-5, 6, 9, 18-20, 22; ROM 8: 14-17; MT 28: 16-20 On this Sunday, the week after Pentecost, we celebrate The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity in the Church. We have celebrated this particular weekend in the Church for more than 700 years. Depending on your age, you may recall St. Pope John XXIII who organized and oversaw Vatican II. Interestingly, it was Pope John XXII (1316-1364) who made this celebration official in the Church. We consider the Holy Trinity to be one of the great mysteries in the Church. It is the mystery of the identity of God. Who is God? God is one God in three Divine Persons the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Whether we are aware of this consciously or not, this is something each of us acknowledges in a number of ways, especially when we go to Mass. Every time we make the Sign of the Cross, we are making a statement about the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. That statement is made often. At minimum it is made when the celebrating priest opens Mass with a sign of the cross. Just prior to the Gospel Reading we do an older version of the sign of the cross by making a small cross on our forehead, our lips, and our chest. The priest concludes the Mass with a blessing, and we all make a Sign of the Cross. There are so many other times before, during, and after Mass when we make the sign or the cross, and there may be other times in our daily lives when we do it. Pope Francis has said, Every time we make the sign of the cross, we draw closer to God. Perhaps we should do it even more often. 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. Kirk 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. Summer hours (Jun 23-Aug4) 3:30-4:30pm First Friday: 10am to noon. Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesday 10 am to 7 pm.
Summer Reconciliation Hours June 23 Aug. 4 Tues-Fri: 11:50-12:10 Saturday: 3:30pm 4:30pm 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, May 10th. Contact Cyndy Pylkka, ccjsp@comcast.net or 719-964-6575 if interested. Hour Of Mercy A Visit with Jesus and an Invitation to Prayer Come join us on Monday afternoons for prayer during the 3 o clock Hour of Mercy. We will begin by praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy together, and then spend time silently with Jesus present in the Holy Tabernacle. Join us at 2:45pm in the narthex, if you d like to learn more about the Divine Mercy devotion and praying the Chaplet. If the office is closed on a Monday (for holiday observance), we will not meet. For questions or to request more information, please contact Chris Kegley at (719) 540-2211. Help wanted We are looking for 2-4 volunteers to help make coffee and serve the donuts at 8:30 Mass 2 Sundays a month. Training will be provided. Please see Bobby Gamble either before or after the 8:30 Mass or contact the office (528-8407) if you can help. Thank you. 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. Marriage Mass Couples who have been married 5, 10, 25, 50 or more years are invited to a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Sheridan at St. Mary s Cathedral on June 10, 2018 at 2:30 p.m., with a reception immediately after Mass. If you plan to attend, kindly call our parish office at 719-528-8407 and let us know your name, how many people will be attending the Mass with you, and how many years you are celebrating. Eucharistic Procession June 3 NEXT WEEKEND, June 2/3, the parish will celebrate the solemnity of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). A Eucharistic Procession will be offered immediately following the 10:30 am Mass. The Blessed Sacrament will be carried in solemn procession, circling our church property, pausing at a station 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. Walk for Life The 31st annual Walk for Life is this Saturday! Join hundreds of others this Saturday, June 2nd, at Memorial Park to support the life-saving work of Life Network and the Colorado Springs Pregnancy Center. Every $150 you raise will provide free support services for 3 clients and their babies. Get a pledge sheet from the Walk for Life information table in the narthex or visit www.walkforlife.com Contact Angel McGrady at admcgrady@gmail.com for more information. Briarfest Silent Auction Briarfest Silent Auction is in need of folks to seek donations from local businesses. If interested, please conatact Judy Gamble at jgamble6568@hotmail.com or 719-338-1152. St. Gabriel's Volunteer Appreciation Night All volunteers and their families are invited to the St. Gabriel Volunteer Appreciation Night on June 8 from 5-9pm at Cordera Community Center. There will be a free dinner, lawn games for adults and kids, outdoor pool, and more. Tickets are required. To RSVP, go to saintgabriel.net or stop by the Parish Office Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Thank You Cross Stitchers Many thanks to the group of women who spend countless hours creating cross stitch remembrances for those being baptized or confirmed. A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful women who give of their time to create a memory for those who receive it. Elizabeth Albin, Jean Anderson, Gretchen Dunnam, Anne Marie Jamili, Kristin Kocher, Kristin Kolarik, Kathy Kotora, Melissa Kuykendall, Diane Littleton, Nancy Maney, Patricia Manning, Karen Perea, Angela Smeltz, Erin & Brenna Terry, Dannette Tobin, Melissa Wesenberg, and Susan Johnson If you would like to be part of this ministry, please contact Nancy at the office 528-8407. St. Gabriel the Archangel 2 Colorado Springs, CO
This Weekend Sat-Sun Sun Calendar Bin Drop Off for Marian House Life Support Baby Food Drive. Knights of Columbus Free Breakfast after 8:30am Mass. Upcoming Activities Mon, May 28 Tues, May 29 Tues, May 29 Wed, May 30 Wed, May 30 Fri, June 1 Fri, June 1 Save The Date June 2-3 June 4 June 9 June 18-22 July 14-15 July 21-27 July 23 Jan 12 Office Closed for Memorial Day. No Confessions or Daily Mass. SoulCore 9-10am. The Bible and the Sacraments Bible Study 9:30-11:30am. Eucharistic Adoration from as scheduled. Pray the rosary at 6:15 pm. Evening Prayer and Benediction starts at 6:40 pm. Children s Choir 5:15pm. First Friday Adoration 10am-Noon. Reading/discussion group for Divine Mercy Prayer Cenacle in the Library after 12:15 Mass. Fair Trade Coffee and Chocolate for sale after Masses. EMoHC Training 6:30pm. Women of Faith Breakfast 8:30-10:30am. Vacation Bible School. St. Gabriel Women s Retreat in Woodland Park. See page 4 of the bulletin for more information. Totus Tuus. Information Session for Denver Biblical School Year 1 6:30pm. Women s Conference. Bulletin Deadline Deadline for bulletin announcements is 10am Tuesday May 29 for the June 3 bulletin. Please send all announcements to office@saintgabriel.net. 2018 Returning God s Gifts Update 2018 Parish Goal: $114,826 Total Pledged: $106,113 Percentage Pledged: 92.41% Total collected to date: $62,602 Percentage collected: 54.52% Prayer Intentions Of The Holy Father Month of May Evangelization The Mission of Laity That the lay faithful may fulfill their specific mission, by responding with creativity to the challenges that face the world today. What is a Eucharistic Procession? A Eucharistic procession is a festive, ancient practice which expresses outwardly our love of Christ present in the Blessed Sacrament, and is commonly held on or near the solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, or on a parish feast day. The procession gives us an opportunity to share Christ s presence with the community around us, as this Presence is for the whole world. Immediately following Mass, the Blessed Sacrament is placed in the monstrance, and the solemn procession moves from the church, around our church building, stopping briefly at stations for prayer. The goal of these stations is to help people remain focused on the Lord. Upon returning to the nave, final benediction is given, and the Blessed Sacrament is reposed. Join us on June 3, at 10:30 Mass, for the Eucharist and the Eucharistic Procession to follow, celebrating The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. If you attend another Mass time that weekend, join us for the Procession, beginning at about 11:30 am! Diocesan Pastoral Plan Year III: Gathered & Sent Focus: Parish 4) Catholic School as a School of Evangelization Theological Statement: If evangelization is to be true to itself, it cannot take place apart from education; it is directly related to it. Can we imagine a more vibrant and authentic context for this work than the Church s K-12 Catholic schools, where God s love and truth inform all learning? USCCB Renewing Christian Witness: Reflections on Catholic Schools as Instruments of the New Evangelization i. How does our Catholic school prepare our students for their vocation to leadership in sanctifying the temporal order? Does our school equip for excellence in this regard? ii. Do students, through their studies, come to a sense of wonder and awe? Do students, through their studies, recognize the call to discipleship? St. Gabriel the Archangel 3 Colorado Springs, CO
St. Gabriel the Archangel 4 Colorado Springs, CO
Knights of Columbus And the Winner is! Congratulations to Sharon Bowman, our lucky winner of the walnut cradle in our Knights of Columbus raffle! This recent fund-raiser cleared over $350 which will be used for the Culture of Life charitable cause. Many thanks to Brother Steve Dombrowski, our talented wood worker, who crafted this heirloom-quality cradle. Men of the Parish! Join the Sts Gabriel and John Vianney Council 12335 Becoming a Knight opens many opportunities to Catholic gentleman, from helping to support the parish and giving back to the community through charitable acts, to growing in faith and having exclusive access to a toprated insurance program. Our common bond among Knights is our devotion to the Catholic faith and our brotherhood in Christ. We have joined together to help one another become better Christians, better husbands, better fathers, better providers for the financial protection of our families, and better citizens of our country. As Brothers in Christ, we place special emphasis on charity, the first principle of our Order. On June 27th the Knights of Columbus will be holding an initiation ceremony for those interested in becoming a Knight. If you re retired and looking for an organization that would benefit from your experience or you re a retired military member who misses the brotherhood that the military once provided you; the Knights of Columbus may be the organization for you. If you re a young man looking for an organization that you can help grow your faith and that will provide you experiences in assisting your fellow man; the Knights of Columbus may be for you. We will be happy to describe our array of programs and answer your questions about becoming a Knight. If you re one of those gentlemen who s taken a Form 100 (membership document) and hasn t turned it in or you re interested in learning more about the Knight of Columbus, please contact Vic Garcia at (719) 282-7861 or (719) 338-3725. Vic is Sts. Gabriel and John Vianney Council 12335 Membership Drive Chairman and is normally home in the evenings. If you miss him, please just leave a message and he ll call you back. Words to Ponder "Love Mary! She is loveable, faithful, constant. She will never let herself be outdone in love, but will ever remain supreme. If you are in danger, she will hasten to free you. If you are troubled, she will console you. If you are sick, she will bring you relief. If you are in need, she will help you. She does not look to see what kind of person you have been. She simply comes to a heart that wants to love her." St. Gabriel Possenti of Our Lady of Sorrows Diocesan Young Adult Ministry All young adults in their 20 s & 30 s, single & married, who desire to grow in their relationship with Jesus, the Catholic Church and their peers are invited to join the Diocesan Young Adult Ministry. YAM Summer Kick-Off: Bible, Brats & Brew with Fr. Nathan Cromly Monday, June 4th from 6:30-8:30pm at St. Gabriel s YAM Pick-Up Summer Sports: Sand Volleyball Every Wednesday in June from 6:30-8pm @ Palmer Park World Youth Day 2019 pilgrimage will be in Panama, Jan. 21-28, 2019. Cost is $2845 (all inclusive) or $1,818 (self-arranged air); $500 deposit is due ASAP! For more information, text YoungAdult to 84576, check out our Facebook page at Colorado Springs Catholic Young Adults or contact Sr. Bernadette at bmota@diocs.org St. Gabriel the Archangel 5 Colorado Springs, CO
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is offered each Wednesday from 10:00am through 7:00pm. To provide continuous adoration of our Lord, support is needed, especially in the afternoon hours (3pm, 4pm, 5pm). If you would like to make a commitment to become either a permanent adorer (reserving a certain hour each week), or a less-frequent commitment (an hour on a particular day), please sign up in the purple notebook on the Welcome Desk. Offer what you can, and know that children are welcome. In the coming summer months, this could be a wonderful opportunity to introduce your children to quiet prayer before the Lord. If you have questions, please contact Kathy Thomas at kthomas@saintgabriel.net, 528-8407. "When you have received Him, stir up your heart to do Him homage; speak to Him about your spiritual life, gazing upon Him in your soul where He is present for your happiness; welcome Him as warmly as possible, and behave outwardly in such a way that your actions may give proof to all of His Presence." - St. Francis de Sales 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. Memorial Day Prayer Dear Lord, on this day, we remember those who have served us by protecting our freedoms. When we celebrate our long weekend with our friends and family, help us remember, that our freedom to speak of you, and our freedom to worship you, and our freedom to do that which we ought to do, have all been bought at the price and sacrifice of many lives. Your Son died for our eternal life in heaven. So too, your children died protecting us here on earth. Help us be mindful this weekend and always of the sacrifices made by those in uniform for all our freedoms. Amen. Capital Campaign Giving Clarification To ensure your donation to the Capital Campaign is deposited correctly into that fund, please do the following: Use the Capital Campaign Envelope that is sent with your regular Offertory Envelopes. Only put Capital Campaign donations in that envelope. All monies put in a Capital Campaign Envelope will be credited to the Beacon of Faith Campaign. In the memo line of your check, write Capital Campaign, Beacon of Faith, or Building Campaign. If you do not do either of the above, your donation will be credited to the General Offertory Fund. Please do not put Offertory donations into the Capital Campaign Envelope as it will be credited to the Capital Campaign, If you use one check for Capital Campaign and Offertory, please be specific as to how you want the monies divided. Thank you for your continued support of the Beacon of Faith Campaign. If you have any questions, please call Nancy or Melissa at the office at 719-528-8407. Emergency Exits In our continued focus on safety, we ask everyone to note the emergency exits in case of an emergency, such as a fire. These exits might not be the ones through which you entered. There are five exits from the Nave, all clearly marked - two on either side of the altar, two behind the overflow area, and one at the main (West) entrance. Please note alternate exits in case the one nearest to you might be blocked during an emergency. If we must exit during an emergency, please help others near you that may need assistance. St. Gabriel the Archangel 6 Colorado Springs, CO
Weekly faith topic Convalidation Paul Turner We d like to get our marriage blessed. A couple who were married outside the Catholic Church but who want the church s approval of their marriage may do so later in a ceremony they popularly call a blessing. Technically, we call it a convalidation. We use this ritual when we all come to an agreement that the marriage counts. Catholics choose to be married outside the church for various reasons. Sometimes one partner is formerly married, and the annulment has not yet been granted for the divorce. Sometimes the couple was unable to give time to marriage preparation, and their pastor could not accommodate them. Sometimes they are not very active in the church and choose a marriage ceremony that better fits their relationship high on romance, low on religion. The Catholic who chooses marriage outside the church withdraws from receiving communion. Later, though, the couple may have second thoughts. They grow to recognize their dependence on God and the church community. They miss the Eucharist. They want to share the sacraments with their children. So they contact the parish. Generally, the parish will invite the couple to some preparation family, pastoral, and spiritual formation. If previous marriages are involved, annulments are pursued. And then the marriage can be blessed. The ceremony may be as elaborate or simple as the couple wishes. They may even walk down the aisle with attendants, but most want a simple affair. We need two witnesses, like a best man and maid/matron of honor. As long as they understand what is happening, the witnesses may be of any age, gender, or faith. We also need a deacon or a priest. In places of the Catholic world where ordained ministers are scarce, another designated minister may serve as the church s official witness. Convalidation may include Mass, but it need not. We offer prayers, Scripture readings, the exchange of consent, the blessing of rings, prayers of the faithful, and blessings for the couple. It can be simple, yet solemn. Copyright 2012 Resource Publications, Inc., 160 E. Virginia St. #170, San Jose, CA 95112, (408) 286-8505. Readings for the Week of May 27 Monday: 1 Pt 1:3-9/Ps 111:1-2, 5-6, 9 and 10c [5]/ Tuesday: Mk 10:17-27 1 Pt 1:10-16/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [2a]/ Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: 1 Pt 1:18-25/Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20 [12a]/Mk 10:32-45 Thursday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16/Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [6]/Lk 1:39-56 Friday: Saturday: 1 Pt 4:7-13/Ps 96:10, 11-12, 13 [13b]/ Mk 11:11-26 Jude 17, 20b-25/Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6 [2b]/ Mk 11:27-33 Sunday: Ex 24:3-8/Ps 116:12-13, 15-16, 17-18 [13]/ Heb 9:11-15/Mk 14:12-16, 22-26 May 28 May 29 May 30 May 31 June 1 June 2 June 3 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 Tithing Recipient The recipient of today s tithe is for SET Medical Clinic. They provides basic medical care to the unisured and underinsured. Please pray for the people supported by this organization. Baptisms We welcome into our Faith Community, the newest members of God s Family: Samuel David Rolf and Ella Baumann Baptized May 26 and Ximena Paola Gamez and Ruben Ismael Rios Baptized May 27. Altar Flowers Altar Flowers this weekend are donated by Mimi Solomon in honor of Thomas Solomon. 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 May 26 5:00 pm for: Edna Lake DeJohn (+) Sun May 27 8:30 am pro populo Sun May 27 10:30 am for: Nicholas Wesenberg (SI Birthday) Sun May 27 12:30 pm for: Eduardo Mauricio-Venzor (+) Sun May 27 4:30 pm for: Catherine Wisecarver (+) Mon May 28 12:15 pm NO MASS Tue May 29 12:15 pm for: Nicole Bernard (+) Wed May 30 12:15 pm for: Ann Kania (SI) Thur May 31 12:15 pm for: Thomas Saylor (+) Fri Jun 1 12:15 pm for: Steven Stannard (+) Sat Jun 2 5:00 pm for: Travis Austin Halstead (SI) Sun Jun 3 8:30 am pro populo Sun Jun 3 10:30 am for: Hugo Botto & Pablo Pe'rez (+) Sun Jun 3 12:30 pm for: Guadalupe Palomera (+) Sun Jun 3 4:30 pm for: Robert Ortiz (+) St. Gabriel the Archangel 7 Colorado Springs, CO