Saint Gabriel and Good Samaritan Parishes Parish Office: Tele: 804-639-6712 Fax: 804-639-6591 Rev. Dr. Felix Rex Amofa ext. 17 Rev. Mr. Roy Smith ext. 10 Rev. Mr. Jerry Wyngaard ext. 10 Lisa Gorton ext. 12 Therese Venti ext. 11 Carole Peters ext. 13 Roni Pfrang ext. 16 Maria Estremera ext. 15 Monica Bowling ext. 14 Mary Feldman ext. 10 Pastoral Council Finance Council Pastor Deacon Deacon Director of Parish Formation Parish Business Manager Youth & Young Adult Formation Coordinator Children s Formation Coordinator Bookkeeper Coordinator of Music Office Assistant John Christensen pastoral.council@saintgabriel.org Terry Bowes finance.council@saintgabriel.org RCIA Lisa Gorton, 639-6712, ext. 12 (Becoming Catholic) Knights of Columbus Bill Palmer, 804-639-0584 or kofc13170@gmail.com Praying Hands Janice Hennessy, 804-739-4151 or Prayer Shawl Ministry janicehennessy16@gmail.com Saint Gabriel Catholic Church 8901 Winterpock Rd Chesterfield, VA 23832 www.saintgabriel.org Good Samaritan Catholic Church 13441 Patrick Henry Highway Amelia, VA 23002 Liturgy Schedule St. Gabriel Good Samaritan Wednesday 9:00a.m.* Wednesday 7:00a.m. Thursday 6:30a.m.* Saturday 4:00p.m. Friday 9:00a.m.* First Sunday of 4:00p.m. Saturday 5:30p.m. the month (Hispanic) Sunday 9:00a.m. & Holy Days 7:00p.m. 11:ooa.m. Vigil Mass Holy Days 9:00a.m. & 7:00p.m. 1st Saturday of 9:00a.m.* the month Please see Parish Calendar on page 2 of the bulletin for changes in Mass schedules. *Daily Mass times are subject to change in the event of a funeral or Holy Day of Obligation. All are welcome to attend funeral Masses at St. Gabriel. Notice will be sent via email and on Facebook. Parish Office Hours: Mon.-Thu.: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Fri.: 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Informacioń en Espańol: Maria Estremera, ext. 15 Anointing of the Sick This sacrament can be received in the chapel before or after Mass, at home, or only by extreme necessity, in a hospital setting. Contact the parish office for arrangements. In an emergency, call 639-6712. The parish also offers two annual Anointing of the Sick Masses watch the bulletin for details. Ministry to the Sick Those who are seriously ill or their family members are invited to contact the office to arrange for Clergy or Ministers to the Sick to bring the Eucharist and visit them in their home, nursing home or hospital and to make prayer requests. Baptisms Please visit www.saintgabriel.org/baptism for in-depth information regarding how to prepare for and celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism, including available dates. The sacrament is celebrated every other month, 3 times a year at Mass and 3 times a year on a Saturday morning. Note: We cannot accommodate dates outside of those scheduled unless there is an emergency for the child, siblings or parents. If there is an emergency, the date is chosen by the celebrant. It is recommended that parents contact the parish office six months in advance to prepare for the sacrament. Confessions Fr. Felix is available for confession each Sunday from 8:15-8:45 a.m. and 10:15-10:45 a.m. except on the Sunday following the first Saturday of each month. On the first Saturday, Fr. Felix is available for confession during Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, 9:45 11:45 a.m. You may also approach Fr. Felix after the 5:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday or call the parish office for an appointment. Confessions are heard in the confessional in the far corner of the Commons. Weddings Couples need to contact the pastor or deacon first before scheduling a wedding at the parish. The presider will coordinate all preparation needed and it is recommended couples schedule this appointment at least one year in advance to give adequate time to prepare.
This Week s Calendar Sunday, October 28 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:15a.m. Rosary 10:00a.m. Ministry Fair 10:30a.m. Rosary 11:00a.m. Mass 12:00p.m. Ministry Fair 12:30p.m. Squires Meeting Monday, October 29 6:30p.m. First Reconciliation Preparation Tuesday, October 30 10:00a.m. Senior Games 7:00p.m. Bible Study 7:30p.m. Fishermen Wednesday, October 31 9:45a.m. WINGS 12:00p.m. Arts and Environment Thursday, November 1 All Saints Day 6:30a.m. No Mass 7:00p.m. Mass Friday, November 2 All Souls Day 9:00a.m. No Mass 9:45a.m. Bible Study 10:00a.m. Praying Hands 7:00p.m. Mass Saturday, November 3 Food Weekend 9:00a.m. Communion Service 9:30a.m. Adoration 11:45a.m. Benediction 12:00p.m. Arts and Environment 5:30p.m. Mass Sunday, November 4 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Sabbath Sunday Food Weekend 8:15a.m. Rosary 10:30a.m. Rosary 11:00a.m. Mass For the full parish calendar go to saintgabriel.org & click on Events: Parish Calendar Like us on Facebook @ St. Gabriel Catholic Church! Do you receive the weekly parish email? If not, contact the parish office at 639-6712. 2 Parish Vision Statement St. Gabriel announced the coming of Jesus Christ. The community of Saint Gabriel announces the Good News alive today through our commitment to be a parish of welcome and hospitality through the stewardship of our gifts. Through our worship, outreach, formation, compassion and forgiveness, we are called to pause and reflect on our relationship with God and one another as we live the gospel each day of our lives. Please pray for the sick of St. Gabriel & Good Samaritan churches: Names will appear for a month after notification; Resubmit if needed. Mary Bartle Jean Blythe Joe Capriglione Marie Capuano Pat Celenski Mike Cizenski Joanne Daria Al Fritz Tina Shashaty Fuchs Aidan Keatts Marianne & Bill Lyon Madeline Pecquex Julio Pons George & Mary Sasara Lucille Schadt Sonny Schiff Jim Young Please pray for those service members of St. Gabriel & Good Samaritan churches currently deployed: Ensign Gabrielle de Leon, USN SCPO John T. Diem Stephan Gonsalves (Names will appear for six months after notification. Please contact the Parish Office to have names remain on the prayer list if needed.) St. Gabriel Mass Intentions Wed., Oct. 31 9:00a.m. Pat Henfling Thu., Nov. 1 9:00a.m. Souls in Purgatory Thu., Nov. 1 7:00p.m. For the Parish Fri., Nov. 2 7:00p.m. Linda Young Sat., Nov. 3 5:30p.m. For the Parish Sun., Nov. 4 9:00a.m. Edward Barnes Sun., Nov. 4 11:00a.m. Marion Gloria Olson Sabbath Sunday: November 4th Food Weekend: December 1st & 2nd Baptisms: December 29th February 9th &10th Baptism Class: November 17th, January 19th Register at the office or online
Fr. Felix is leaving for Ghana on Oct. 29 th and will return on Nov. 29 th. Visiting priests have been scheduled for Friday Masses on Nov. 9, 16 and 30 and weekend Masses while he is gone. Deacon Roy will preside over Communion Services each Wednesday at 9:00a.m. at St. Gabriel. For the Sacrament of Reconciliation, check with visiting priests regarding availability before or between Masses. Please note: There will be no daily Mass or Communion Service on Thursdays at 6:30a.m.during the month of November or at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 2 nd and Friday, Nov. 23 rd. CHASM Thanksgiving Dinner Collection at Masses-Nov. 10 &11 Please bring donations to help those in need prepare a holiday feast for their household. MEAL GIFT PACKAGE INCLUDES: one 40 oz. can of yams or sweet potatoes; one 13 oz. box of mashed potatoes; one 14 oz. can of cranberry sauce; two 15 oz. cans of corn; two 15 oz. cans of green vegetables; two bags or boxes of stuffing; two cans or packages of gravy; one box of hot chocolate; one box of tea bags; one box or bag of cookies. Bring all donations to the Masses on Nov. 10 & 11. We also give a $15 gift card to each family to help buy the turkey and other perishables. If you would like to purchase a gift card, visit the SCRIP table in the Commons after Mass. If you are unable to attend the Masses on Nov. 10 and 11, please bring your donation to the parish office during the week of Nov. 5 th during the hours of 8:30a.m. and 3:30p.m. Mon.-Thur. and 8:30a.m. and 1:30p.m. on Friday. The 2019 Mass Intentions calendar will be available on November 1, 2018. If you would like to have a Mass offered for yourself or a loved one, please call or stop by the parish office. Reflection for Vocations Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 28, 2018 What do you want Me to do you for you? Could your answer be the grace of a vocation to the priesthood? Call Father Michael Boehling at (804) 359-5661, or write: mboehling@richmonddiocese.org. 3 All Saints Day- The Church calls all believers to be saints, believers aflame with the love of Christ and Holy Spirit who live out their faith in all that they do. Over the centuries the church has recognized saints who are wonderful examples of how to live as Christ taught and designates them Saints (with a capital S). The Saints continue to serve Christ and can intercede for us, understanding the struggles of the path we are on and praying for us today. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2683) Fiscal Year July 1, 2018-June 30, 2019 Start Your Christmas Shopping Early with Sister Gabriella s Holy Scrip! Visit our Scrip table for everyone on your list! In addition to gift cards for our regular local merchants, we also have Amazon and Bath & Body Works cards available. Stop by to see what gift cards are in stock and what can be ordered for pickup by next weekend. It s convenient, costs nothing extra, and benefits St. Gabriel s Parish. Purchase gift cards at face value and St. Gabriel s earns a percentage of your purchase. It s a simple way to support your parish. Scrip is located at the Welcome Table in the Commons and is open after all Masses. This is our parish s only year-round fundraisier! Please register your Kroger Plus Card for St. Gabriel. Every time you use your Kroger Plus Card it raises money for our parish. It s simple...go to www.kroger.com/communityrewards and use the St. Gabriel organization number, 82387. Thank-you to all who have registered their Kroger card to St. Gabriel. If you have enrolled your card, please remember that you will have to renew your designated organization every year. Please check it once in a while to make sure your card is still registered to St. Gabriel. Thank-you so much!
CHILDREN AND YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES Helping Hands Sat., Nov. 10, 10a.m.-2p.m. Parishioners provide the opportunities and our youth make it happen! How it works: Parishioners sign up for jobs they need to have done such as raking, mowing, cleaning or light repair. On the 2 nd Saturday of each month our middle and high school youth along with adult chaperones meet at the church and then go to the homes to get the jobs done. All donations are voluntary and go toward parish social outreach projects. Note: adult chaperones are always needed! Interested in having a job done or helping get it done? Sign up at saintgabriel. org/helping-hands or at the Youth Ministry Table. Youth Mass Sun., Nov. 11, 9:00a.m. Note New Time! All parishioners are welcome to this Mass where the youth serve in all liturgical ministries. If you are a youth interested in serving as a minister of Communion, of the Word, usher, musician or vocalist, contact Carole Peters at carole.peters@ saintgabriel.org. St. Anthony s Bread-Sun., Nov. 11 After 11a.m. Mass, don t miss a wonderful opportunity to help the homeless as we make bag lunches of PB&J sandwiches & snacks for them. This is a great entry level outreach program for all ages. No signup required. Go to the kitchen after Mass. Advent Angels Choir Come sing with us! Children ages 5-12 are invited to sing for our special children s choir in preparation to sing for the 4p.m. Christmas Eve Mass. Rehearsals will be on Mondays, from 6:30p.m. to 7:30p.m., and our first rehearsal is Mon., Nov. 19. Please let us know you would like to participate by signing up at the youth table or email monica.bowling@saintgabriel.org. Come make a joyful noise to the Lord this Christmas with us! Youth Social at SKYZONE Trampoline Park! Who: Middle and High School Youth!! When: Fri., Nov. 16 7:30-9:30p.m. Cost: $20, must be paid by November 12 Sign up at the Youth Ministry table in the Commons. PARISH ACTIVITIES Join the St. Gabriel Rosary Ministry at Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center Pray the rosary with us at the St. Francis Medical Center Chapel Monday through Friday at 3 p.m. Your participation would involve only a half hour commitment once a month. As we pray the rosary, it is broadcast live to patient rooms via the hospital TV channel 86. We pray for the patients, caregivers, volunteers, their families, for the Pope and for world peace. If you are interested in joining the ministry you can call Ken Diem at 828-403-2495 or visit http:// www.saintgabriel.org/rosary-ministry to join. 4 Angel Tree Outreach Beginning next weekend during all the Masses you can select an angel that represents a person in need this Christmas. Angels range in age from children to the elderly, and each angel holds a wish list of items they would like and you can choose what to give from that list. Be sure to fill out and leave the identification card for each angel so we can keep track of who is getting gifts for the person. The card can be put in the parish mail slot if you missed returning it at the Mass. If you won t be there for the angel distribution, remaining angels will be available at the table near the library. All directions are on the angels and you are asked to return all gifts to the Masses on Dec. 1 and 2 to ensure delivery in time for Christmas. If you cannot make those Masses be sure to return the gifts before Dec. 1 to the parish office. Questions? Contact the parish office at 639-6712. All Saints Day Masses Thu., Nov. 1-9a.m. & 7p.m. All Souls Day Mass-Fri., Nov. 2 at 7p.m. November Table of Remembrance Beginning Thursday Nov. 1, you may bring photos of your loved ones who have passed to be placed on our Table of Remembrance right outside the worship space. Fill out a card with name and relationship to you to be put beside the frame. They will remain on display through the month of November. Book of Remembrance - You also may record the names of your loved ones in the Book of Remembrance located beside the table. Names from this book will be read aloud at all the Masses for the first two weekends of November. All Saints Day Masses - On this Holy Day of Obligation, Masses will be held at 9a.m. and 7p.m. (there will not be a 6:30a.m. Mass on Thurs., Nov. 1) All Souls Day Mass - This 7p.m. Mass will be held to honor your loved ones who have passed. Be prepared to share the names of your deceased loved ones at the Mass, and to light a candle in their honor during the liturgy. JOY Luncheon Tues, Nov. 13 at 12:30p.m. The JOY Club will be having a pre- Thanksgiving luncheon on Nov. 13. We will be serving turkey, dressing/stuffing, potatoes (regular and sweet), cranberry sauce and a veggie. There will also be a dessert. The cost for the luncheon will be $7.00 per person. Please come and join us for some good conversation and friendship. Make out your check to St. Gabriel's and mail it to the office or drop it off at church. Also write JOY on the memo line of the check. Please call Pat Gracey at 804-794-0020 to reserve your seat. Looking forward to seeing you on the 13th.
First Saturday Communion Service, Exposition, Adoration and Benediction Nov. 3 at 9a.m. Before we begin Exposition, Adoration and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, we will celebrate a Communion Service. You can then stay for Exposition beginning at 9:30a.m. followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 11:45a.m. when we will celebrate Benediction. Come spend an hour or more with Jesus, fully present in the Eucharist and bring family and friends to share in the peace and joy of Christ s presence in the Blessed Sacrament. In his Eucharistic presence he remains mysteriously in our midst as the one who loved us and gave himself up for us Catechism of Catholic Church. Do you want to sign up for a holy hour? Visit: http://www.saintgabriel.org/parish-events. Liturgical Ministry Training Mon. & Tues., Nov. 19 & 20 7-9 p.m. Thank-you to all who have signed up to serve on the liturgical ministries. To serve you need to attend these two days of training and please signup online at http://www.saintgabriel.org/training or on the clipboard at the Adult Formation table in the Commons. If you are interested in becoming a liturgical minister visit the Welcome Table in the Commons to fill out a ministry form or go http://www.saintgabriel.org/time to register as a minister. Pastoral Council Public Meeting Thu. Nov. 29 at 7p.m. All parishioners are welcome to attend the next Pastoral Council meeting-thu., Nov. 29th at 7p.m. If you would like to address the Council at the meeting, please contact John Christiansen, Chair of Pastoral Council by Nov. 15, at pastoral.council@ saintgabriel.org. ADULT FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES Rescheduled Catholic Uncorked With Fr. Bob Brownell! Thursday, Nov. 8, 7-8:30 p.m. Uncork a bottle of your favorite vintage while we uncork different aspects of our faith through witness and catechesis throughout the year. Come spend an evening with Fr. Bob Brownell as he explores with us what it mean when Jesus tells us to go forth in His name. You can sign up at the clipboard on the Adult Formation Table in the Commons or online at http://www. saintgabriel.org/adult-formation-opportunities. Then, just bring a bottle of wine and appetizers to share. Book Discussion Group Sat. Nov. 17, 10a.m. - Noon "From Islam to Christ One Woman s Path Through the Riddles of God" by Derya Little Derya's story provides a window into both Islam and modernity. Born and raised in Muslim Turkey, Derya Little wandered far and wide in search of her true home. After her parents' divorce, she rejected her family's Islamic faith and became an atheist. During her stormy adolescence, she tried to convince a Christian missionary that there is no God but was converted to Christ instead. Her winding path through the riddles of God was not over, however. While attending a Turkish university and serving as a Christian youth minister, Derya began to compare the teachings of Protestantism and Catholicism, and during her doctoral studies in England, she entered the Catholic Church. Ultimately, she ended up in the United States, where she has become a citizen and has settled down to raise a family. All those who attend the group must purchase their own book. You can sign up at http://www.saintgabriel.org/book-discussion-group or on the clipboard at the Adult Formation Table in the Commons. SOCIAL JUSTICE OPPORTUNITIES 40 Days for Life Pray to End Abortion Join St. Gabriel s Respect Life ministry in praying outside Planned Parenthood on Sat., Nov. 3. We ll meet at 9:30a.m. to carpool from St. Gabriel s to 201 N. Hamilton St., Richmond. We ll stand and pray peacefully during the 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way. Contact Kevin Koch at navyltc45@ aol.com or 804-245-1734. Help Stock the Shelves Next Weekend is Food Pantry Collection, Nov. 3 and 4 at all Masses Due to your generosity, we are able to help on average 16 families with 4 members each a month through the St. Gabriel and Good Samaritan Food Pantries. Please help us keep the shelves stocked by bringing items to Mass or you can drop them by the parish office during office hours. We also welcome financial donations to purchase $10 Food Lion gift cards so they can buy perishables like milk, cheese, eggs and margarine. Please visit our website at www.saintgabriel.org/food-pantry for lists of items needed for each parish s food pantry. MISCELLANEOUS All Souls Day of Prayer & Mass Friday, November 2 Fr. Jim Arsenault will preside at 12 noon Mass in the Chapel at Holy Cross Cemetery, 1628 Matthews St. in Highland Park, Richmond. Mass will be followed by Benediction, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and Reconciliation until 2p.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 2712 2nd Ave, Highland Park. 5
Financial information for the week ending October 7, 2018: October 14, 2018: October 21, 2018: Fr. Felix is leaving for Ghana on Oct. 29th and will return on Nov. 29th. Visiting priests have been scheduled for Saturday Masses while he is gone. Deacon Jerry will preside over Communion Services for the Hispanic Community each Sunday in November at 4:00 p.m. Please note that there will not be a vigil Mass for All Saints Day on October 31st. The next food pantry collection will be held on Saturday, November 3rd. New Century Hospice is now accepting applications for volunteers. Volunteers are needed for patients in Amelia. They will provide training and support. No experience necessary. Volunteer assignments will be arranged to work with your schedule and utilize your gifts. Contact Linda Hogan at 434-395-1042 or 434-547-7865 or lindahogan@newcenturyhospice.com. Good Samaritan is exploring the idea of providing meals to those who find themselves in a situation in which a good, hot meal would serve them well. We plan to do this once a month. Volunteers are needed to provide food, prepare and deliver the meals. If you want more information or are interested in being part of the team, contact Deacon Jerry after Mass or call 398-8804. We are in need of families to sign up for the Vocation Cross. This a wonderful way to bring your family together in daily prayer, praying for vocations. Please see Deacon Jerry for more information. Our next Youth Faith Formation session will be held on Sunday, November 18th at 2:30p.m. Mass Intention: November 3rd at 4:00 p.m.: For the Parish Weekly Meditation: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 28, 2018 The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad indeed. ~Psalm 126:3 Reflection for Vocations: What do you want Me to do you for you? Could your answer be the grace of a vocation to the priesthood? Call Father Michael Boehling at (804) 359-5661, or write: mboehling@richmonddiocese.org. Anuncios P. Félix se va a Ghana el 29 de octubre y regresará el 29 de noviembre. Los sacerdotes visitantes han sido programados para las misas del sábado mientras él no está. El diácono Jerry presidirá los Servicios de Comunión para la comunidad hispana cada domingo de noviembre a las 4:00 p.m. Tenga en cuenta que no habrá una Misa de vigilia para todos los Santos el 31 de octubre. Víctor solo nos puede ayudar dos domingos al mes. Necesitamos urgentemente músicos y personas que participen en el coro para cubrir los otros domingos. Si está buscando una manera de envolverse y ayudar en la iglesia, necesitamos más lectores y ministros de la eucaristía. La diócesis ofrece el entrenamiento en Español. Favor de comunicarse con Miguel Flores. Discípulos de Jesús: Instituto OCP. Viernes 9 y 10 de Noviembre. Para músicos y miembros del coro. Les invitamos a un Retiro Personal con la Virgen Maria siguiendo el curso del libro 33 Días Hacia Un Glorioso Amanecer. Para más información comuníquese con Rebecca. Dom. 18 de noviembre a las 2:30 p.m. es la Formación de Fe Juvenil. Intención de la Misa: 3 de noviembre a las 4:00p.m.: por la parroquia Meditación seminal: El SEÑOR ha hecho grandes cosas por nosotros; de hecho nos alegramos ". ~ Salmo 126: 3 Reflexión para las vocaciones: Qué quieres que haga por ti? Podría ser tu respuesta a la gracia de una vocación al sacerdocio, llama al Padre Michael Boehling al (804) 359-5661 o escribele a: mboehling@richmond diocese.org. Informacion en Espanol: Maria Estremera: 804-639-6712 ext. 15 6
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