March 4, 2018 Third day of Lent ST. GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH 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 STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION ON READINGS EX 20: 1-17; PS 19: 8-11; 1 COR 1: 22-25; JN 2: 13-25 Our First Reading from the Old Testament Book of Exodus presents the Ten Commandments, as God gave them to Moses. The Commandments also appear in the Book of Deuteronomy (Chapter 5; verses 6-21). The Commandments are reaffirmed in the New Testament by Jesus Himself and especially in the Gospel of John. The Ten Commandments are also called the Decalogue, which means literally ten words. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church (#2056) God revealed these ten words to His people on the holy mountain. They were written with the finger of God. They are pre-eminently the words of God At another point the Catechism fortifies the Commandments by saying, from generation to generation the deposit of moral teaching has been handed on. Along with the Creed and the Our Father, the basis for catechesis has traditionally been the Decalogue, which sets out the principles of moral life valid for all people. (#2033) The Commandments are considered essential for spiritual good health and growth. They serve as the basis for Catholic social justice. A review of the Ten Commandments is a common type of examination of conscience before receiving the sacrament of Penance. As Lent draws to a close, it is important for each of us to go to confession and receive the sacrament of Penance. As part of that we may wish to look at our lives and how we live them through the holy words of the Ten Commandments. MASS SCHEDULE Weekend : Saturday 5:00 pm; day 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.
LENT CONFESSION SCHEDULE Saturday, March 10 2:30 3:30pm Saturday, March 17 1:30 3:30pm (2 priests) Saturday, March 24 1:30 3:30pm (2 priests) Saturday, March 31 NO CONFESSIONS Confession is available Tues Fri (except March 27) 11:50am 12:10pm 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 Saint Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church Colorado Springs as your preferred charity. Using the search bar, type Saint Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church. 4. Click on Saint Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church as your preferred charity. 5. Shop away! AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. 2018 RETURNING GOD S GIFTS APPEAL Brothers and Sisters, St. Gabriel Parish is pleased to participate in the 2018 Returning God s Gifts Appeal. Today and everyday, this appeal supports charitable needs throughout the Diocese of Colorado Springs. Your contribution benefits Catholic Charities, provides scholarships to Catholic School Children, provides formation for men training for the priesthood and permanent diaconate, and so much more. Please make your gift to Returning God s Gifts. You can make your gift online at www.diocs.org, or by picking up a brochure and intention envelope here at the parish. Thank you. OUTREACH COMMITTEE Socks and T-Shirt Collection for men, women, and children. February 17, 2018 to March 18, 2018. Please Donate new white tube socks and new and gently used T -shirts for the Marian House to help those in need in our community. Questions: Please contact Barbara Green at BarbaraGreen241@hotmail.com FLU SEASON As the concern for flu season continues, we have hand sanitizer in the Narthex. We will continue to offer the precious blood. You are advised to receive at your own discretion. Please respect others who may wish to not shake hands during the Sign of Peace. Please offer a head bow or words of peace. 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. 40 DAYS FOR LIFE From February 14 through March 25, you re invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You re also invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside Planned Parenthood at 3480 Centennial Blvd, and also to help spread the word about this important community outreach. If you d like more information and especially if you d like to volunteer to help, please contact: St. Gabriel contact, Angel McGrady at admcgrady@gmail.com or the Diocesan contact, Michele Mason at 719-659-2097, prolifefamilyof15@gmail.com. SEEKING VOLUNTEER Do you want to help make St. Gabriel s a safe place for Worship/Fellowship? We are looking for someone to lead our Health & Safety Team. If you re interested, please contact Marc Lanning at mlanning@saintgabriel.net or Steve Reed at stevenj.reed@yahoo.com for more information. SENIOR SOCIAL GROUP All senior parisioners are invited to join our social group. We meet on the second Tuesday for lunch and on the fourth Tuesday for a game day (cards, dominoes, etc.). Our lunch in March is Tuesday, Mar. 13, noon, at Red Lobster at 3510 New Center Point. Please call Sharon at 282-1912 for more information. St. Gabriel the Archangel 2 Colorado Springs, CO
CALENDAR THIS WEEKEND RCIC 9:45-11:15am. YSF 9:45-11:15am. Faith Formation GrK-5 11:45am-1:15pm. Faith Formation Gr6-8 and Confirmation 2:30-4pm. YDisciples Meeting 5:45-7:15pm. Sat- Fair Trade Coffee and Chocolate for sale after Masses. UPCOMING ACTIVITIES Mon, Mar 5 Apologetics 9-11am. Mon, Mar 5 Hour of Mercy 3-4pm. Mon, Mar 5 Faith Formation GrK-7 4:30-6pm. Mon, Mar 5 The Great Timeline Bible Study 7-9pm. Tues, Mar 6 The Great Timeline Bible Study 9:30-11:30am. Tues, Mar 6 Respect Life Meeting 6:30pm. Tues, Mar 6 Outreach Committee Meeting 7pm. Wed, Mar 7 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, Mar 7 Magnificat Moms Meeting 9:30-11 am. Wed, Mar 7 Children s Choir 5:15-6pm. Wed, Mar 7 Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Meeting 7pm. Wed, Mar 7 Dante s Divine Comedy 7pm. Wed, Mar 7 The Chaplet of Divine Mercy study 7-9pm. Thurs, Mar 8 A Lent to Remember 6:30pm. Fri, Mar 9 Reading/discussion group for Divine Mercy Prayer Cenacle in the Library after 12:15 Mass. Fri, Mar 9 Stations of the Cross at 6pm followed by Soup Supper Sat, Mar 10 Spanish Prayer Class 9-11am. SAVE THE DATE March 11 Screenagers 5:45pm. March 13 Senior Social Group Meeting 12pm. April 19 REBOOT June 18-22 Vacation Bible School. FINANCIAL BLESSINGS RECEIVED Fiscal Year July 2017 - Dec 2017 Total Offertory & Other Income Received: $667,949 Total Operating Expense: $582,828 PILGRIMAGE This is a reminder to those who may be interested in the upcoming pilgrimage to Eastern Europe (via Danube River cruise) with Bishop Sheridan and Msgr. Bob Jaeger next November. We will be hosting an information night for those thinking of joining us on Saturday evening, March 10th at St. Paul Church (Julie Penrose Room) following the 5:00 pm Mass (at approximately 6:00 pm). If you are unable to attend the meeting, you may request a brochure and registration form from SelectInternationalTours.com (click on cruises and then on the brochure for the Sheridan/ Jaeger cruise. SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND Next week, our parish will take up The Catholic Relief Services Collection (CRSC). Funds from this collection help provide food to the hungry, support to displaced refugees, and bring Christ's love and mercy to all people here at home and abroad. Next week, please give generously to the CRSC, and help Jesus in disguise. Learn more about the collection at www.usccb.org/catholic-relief. DIOCESAN PASTORAL PLAN Year III: Gathered & Sent Focus: Parish 2) A Growing Family Theological Statement: The Church exists in order to evangelize, that is the carrying forth of the Good News to every sector of the human race so that by its strength it may enter into the hearts of men and renew the human race. The Missionary mandate of Jesus to evangelize has various aspects, all of which, however, are closely connected with each other: proclaim (Mk 16:15), make disciples and teach, be my witnesses, baptize, do this in memory of me (Lk 22:19), love one another (Jn 15:12). Proclamation, witness, teaching, sacraments, love of neighbor: all of these aspects are the means by which the one Gospel is transmitted and they constitute the essential elements of evangelization itself. General Directory of Catechesis 46 i. Are we growing in the community/neighborhood? i. Are we growing in the community/neighborhood? St. Gabriel the Archangel 3 Colorado Springs, CO
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LENTEN HAPPENINGS PRAYER AND FASTING How can you make this Lent different and grow more in faith? Try fasting every Wednesday and Friday in Lent. Prayer and fasting are a team. Fasting is so powerful that it can drive demons away (Mark 9:27). To learn more about the ancient practice of fasting, go to our website: livethefast.org, call us at (888) 276-3475 or email us info@livethefast.org DYNAMIC CATHOLIC-BEST LENT EVER Lent is a powerful opportunity to live out your faith on a deeper level. One of the simplest and most effective ways to do that is through Best Lent Ever. It s a free daily email program that will guide you on an incredible 40-day journey to become the-best-version-of-yourself making this the best Lent of your life. To sign up for this program, go to www.dynamiccatholic.com. STATIONS OF THE CROSS Stations of the Cross are held each Friday of Lent, beginning at 6:00 pm. Afterwards, we share a meal: either a Knights of Columbus fish fry, or a simple soup supper. Volunteers are needed to bring a large crockpot of soup and bread for the March 9 soup supper. Please contact Kathy Thomas at kthomas@saintgabriel.net to volunteer. Soup can be brought to the church beginning at 5:00 pm that day. Mar 9 Stations of the Cross soup supper (volunteers needed) Mar 16 Stations of the Cross (bilingual) soup provided by 12:30 community Mar 23 Stations of the Cross K of C fish fry Mar 30 (Good Friday) Stations of the Cross no meal afterward A Lent to Remember explores the ways God reaches out to each of us with his mercy. Through Christ s suffering on the cross in the Paschal Mystery and his perpetual reception of his people in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, God makes his love, his very self, present to us in the world. By reflecting on the Paschal Mystery and making a step-by-step examination of the Rite of Confession, A Lent to Remember communicates God s invitation to each one of us to come experience his indescribable love this Lent. Classes are March 8, 15, and 22 from 6:30-8:30pm in the Vianney/Nicholas Room. St. Gabriel the Archangel 5 Colorado Springs, CO
ORIGINAL OLIVE WOOD HANDICRAFTS FROM BETHLEHEM March 10 th & 11 th after all Masses Nativity Sets Creches Rosaries Statuettes Christmas Ornaments Home, Office and Church Décor From Bethlehem in the Holy Land, The Bannoura family of Bethlehem Handicrafts imports products from the Christian community of Bethlehem. They are pleased to share their family story and trade to all those who will be present after all masses. As Joseph taught Christ the trade of carpentry in Nazareth, the Bannoura family passed the trade of olive wood artisanship from generation to generation until the present. They take great pride in this distinct and traditional craft, which is one of the principal sources of income for the small but resilient Christian community. Each item for sale is handcrafted from olive wood with care and precision. Any number of items ranging from Nativity sets to Christmas ornaments will make ideal Christmas gifts for family, friends and coworkers. Other items such as statuettes and rosary beads will make for excellent Baptismal, First Communion and Confirmation gifts throughout the year. For more information and to view available products, please visit www.bethlehemhandicrafts.com. 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. PRAYER INTENTIONS OF THE HOLY FATHER Month of March Formation in Spiritual Discernment That the Church may appreciate the urgency of formation in spiritual discernment, both on the personal and communitarian levels. 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. 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. 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. St. Gabriel the Archangel 6 Colorado Springs, CO
WEEKLY FAITH TOPIC PROCESSIONS IN HOLY WEEK PAUL TURNER You may feel you deserve applause when you get out of bed or off the couch and go to church. After all, many Catholics don t even do that much. You do. During Holy Week, however, going to church is not enough. Just when you think you can settle into your favorite pew, you will be asked to stand up, leave your place, and walk. Many Catholics resist. They become pew potatoes. But those who join the procession of Holy Week will find their faith and charity rewarded. On Palm day of the Passion of the Lord, for example, the Mass may begin outdoors. Instead of going directly into the church as usual, you may gather in another area indoors or out. The priest will bless the palm branches, he or the deacon will proclaim the Gospel, and then all process into the church acclaiming Christ. On Thursday of the Lord s Supper, the evening Mass does not conclude in the usual way. Instead, a procession forms right after communion. The Blessed Sacrament is brought to a special chapel or tabernacle. You may be invited to join this procession, singing hymns of praise and moving to a place where you may pray privately in the course of the night. During the Good Friday liturgy, you will be invited forward to adore the cross. At the Easter Vigil, as on Palm day, you may be invited to start Mass outside the church. There a fire may be burning, signifying the resurrection of Christ, the light that shatters darkness. Carrying candles, you enter the church, following a pillar of fire, as our ancestors marched from slavery to freedom. The processions of Holy Week draw us into the mystery of the death and resurrection of Christ. It is worthwhile to get up out of the pew. Copyright 2012 Resource Publications, Inc. 160 E. Virginia St. #170, San Jose, CA 95112, (408) 286-8505. READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MAR 4 Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b/Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4 [cf. 42:3]/ Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43/Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9 [6a]/Mt 18:21-35 Ex 17:1-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7ab, 7c-9 [8]/Jn 4:5-42 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9/Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20 [12a]/ Mt 5:17-19 or Ex 17:1-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7ab, 7c-9 [8]/Jn 4:5-42 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 [8]/ Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10/Ps 81:6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14 and 17 [cf. 11 and 9a]/Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6/Ps 51:3-4, 18-19, 20-21ab [cf. Hos 6:6]/Lk 18:9-14 day: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23/Ps 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 [6ab]/Eph 2:4-10/Jn 3:14-21 Mar 5 Mar 6 Mar 7 Mar 8 Mar 9 Mar 10 Mar 11 PRAY FOR VOCATIONS John (Jay) Doherty, Candidate Steve Prebeck, Candidate John Riley, Candidate Paul Ruff, Candidate Rob Rysavy II, Candidate Bob Seydel, Candidate Andrew Swanson, Candidate TITHING RECIPIENT The recipient of today s tithe is for Chins Up Youth and Family Services, Inc. They provide support for troubled families with children through foster care and adoptions. Please pray for the people supported by this fund. BULLETIN DEADLINE Deadline for bulletin announcements is 10am Monday March 5 for the March 11 bulletin. Please send all announcements to office@saintgabriel.net. 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. ALTAR FLOWERS There will be no Altar Flowers during Lent. MASS INTENTIONS Sat Mar 3 5:00 pm Pro Populo Mar 4 8:30 am for: Bill & Dolores Zoelle (+) Mar 4 10:30 am for: Chuck & Margaret Hatlan (+) Mar 4 12:30 pm for: Ray Salazer (+) Mar 4 4:30 pm for: Frank DeJohn (+) Mon Mar 5 12:15 pm NO MASS Tue Mar 6 12:15 pm for: Josephine McMillan & Theresa Geiger (SI) Wed Mar 7 12:15 pm for: Betty Helt (SI) Thur Mar 8 12:15 pm for: Barbara Ingwalson (SI) Fri Mar 9 12:15 pm for: Albert Solano (+) Sat Mar 10 5:00 pm for: Doris Hall (SI 91stBirthday) Mar 11 8:30 am for: Jacob Anderson (SI) Mar 11 10:30 am Pro Populo Mar 11 12:30 pm for: Mary Blair (+) Mar 11 4:30 pm for: Greg & Joven (SI) St. Gabriel the Archangel 7 Colorado Springs, CO