July 8, 2018 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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CATHOLIC CHURCH

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION ON READINGS

EZ 2: 2-5; PS 123: 1-4; 2 COR 12: 7-9; MK 6: 1-6

The First Reading from the prophet tells of how Ezekiel was called by God. speaks to him and says, “Hard of face and obstinate of heart are they to whom I am sending you.” God knew He was not giving Ezekiel an easy task, but that is part of what being called by the Lord sometimes involves.

Being called is something to which we often make reference, as each of us is called in . St. Paul once wrote that we are “called to belong to .” The United States Bishops issued a document a few years ago titled Disciples Called to Witness. That is what we are all to do as baptized Catholics.

In that treatise the Bishops say, “To create a culture of witness, we must live explicit lives of discipleship. Being a is a challenge. Fortunately, one does not become a disciple of Christ on his or her own initiative. The work of the Holy Spirit within the Christian community forms the person as a disciple of Christ.”

God does not forsake us when we are called, just as He did not abandon Ezekiel. He is with us through the Holy Spirit to strengthen us and assist us. We must allow the Lord to help us. At the same time, we must strive to be disciples of the Lord. We are called to spread the light of the in everything we do.

PARISH OFFICE MASS SCHEDULE 8755 Scarborough Drive Weekend : Saturday 5:00 pm; Sunday 8:30 am, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 10:30 am, 12:30 pm (Spanish) & 4:30 pm www.saintgabriel.net Weekday : Tuesday-Friday 12:15 pm Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm Phone: (719) 528-8407 SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Fax: (719) 598-1696 Tuesday-Friday: 11:50 am-12:10 pm, Saturday: 2:30- Email: [email protected] 3:30 pm. Summer hours (Jun 23-Aug4) 3:30- 4:30pm CLERGY Pastor, Fr. Kirk Slattery [email protected] Andy Dunnam [email protected] Deacon Mike McGrady [email protected] Deacon Dave Geislinger [email protected] First Friday: 10am to noon. Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesday 10 am to 7 pm. SUMMER RECONCILIATION HOURS BEACON OF FAITH CAMPAIGN June 23 – Aug. 4 UPDATE (AS OF JUNE 25) Tues-Fri: 11:50-12:10 PHASE 1-PARISH HALL Saturday: 3:30pm – 4:30pm

Total intentions to date: $2,034,161.51 Total amount collected to date: $884,800.22 Briarfest Silent Auction Donations There is still time to get your pledge in. Just go to Now's the time to start thinking about this years Briarfest http://www.saintgabriel.net/commitment-form and Silent Auction. We'd like to start accepting items you fill in the form. would like to donate. Please drop off at the church office durning regular business hours and provide a dollar value of your item (items). We are trying to get a jump start on getting items donated, please also be thinking about providing a themed gift basket, all donations are greatly appreciated. It's your continious support that allows us to be successful. We will be doing this several times between now and September, but if you have items ready, we are ready too. For more information please contact Judy Gamble at [email protected] or 719-338- 1152. MARIAN HOUSE VOLUNTEERS Did you know St. Gabriel has a group of volunteers the Adoration of Our Lord 2nd Thursday of each month at the Marian House? We Be still and provide assistance in the daily meal preparation, know the Lord. service and cleanup and we would love for you to join (Morning ) us! There are two shifts available, either 7:00 a.m. to Jesus knows everything about us. How 11:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The minimum well do you know Him? Visit Him! Be age to participate is 16, however if you are younger you Still! Listen! For more information may be able to with a parent volunteer present. Our contact: Kathy Thomas at 528-8407 or next scheduled day is Thursday, July 12th. Contact [email protected] Cyndy Pylkka, [email protected] or 719-964-6575 if interested. PARISH INFORMATION E-MAIL LIST Keep abreast of all that is happening at St. Gabriel by BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE signing up for the parish e-mail list. You can do this by The BACK-TO-SCHOOL DRIVE - is our annual appeal going to the parish website at www.saintgabriel.net and coordinated through the St Gabriel Outreach clicking on Parish Info and selecting E-mail List Committee for Subscriptions and then filling out your e-mail address children in the foster under Parish News. care system served by the Kids Crossing Child Placement DID YOU KNOW?? Agency. This years’ You may have heard of “Mindfulness”, a Buddhist collection benefits 127 meditation technique, and children and teens in know it has become one of multiple school districts. Some students are on the most popular new modified or year round school schedules. A display spiritual practices of our table with copies of the list of items requested will be day for enhancing self- set up in the Narthex from July 7th through July 29th awareness and inner calm, for your donations. Having the required school as well as for treating supplies can make a huge difference in a young anxiety disorders. You may person’s self esteem and can help keep him or her on have even tried it! But, is it the right track towards school success. These compatible with our youngsters need our support, encouragement and most Faith? Read this importantly our . In advance, we thank you for new book from St. Gabriel’s Library, A Catholic Guide supporting at risk youth in our community and for to Mindfulness, by Susan Brinkmann, and find your unfailing generosity! out. Recommended by Fr. Kirk!

St. Gabriel the Archangel 2 Colorado Springs, CO CALENDAR 2018 RETURNING THIS WEEKEND GOD’S GIFTS UPDATE Sat-Sun Fair Trade Coffee and Chocolate for Sale after Masses. 2018 Parish Goal: $114,826 Sun Theology of the Body for Parents & Adults 5:45-7:15pm. Total Pledged: $109,848 Percentage Pledged: 95.57% UPCOMING ACTIVITIES Total collected to date: $74,268 Mon, July 9 Hour of Mercy 3-4pm. Percentage collected: 64.68% Mon, July 9 Galatians Study 7-8:30pm. Mon, July 9 Health and Safety Team Meeting 7pm. Tues, July 10 SoulCore 9-10am. Tues, July 10 The Bible and the Sacraments Bible Study 9:30-11:30am. Wed, July 11 Eucharistic Adoration as scheduled. Pray the at 6:15pm. Evening Prayer and Benediction starts at 6:40pm. Wed, July 11 Knights of Columbus Meeting 7pm. Fri, July 13 Office Closed. There will be Daily Mass and Confession. Fri, July 13 Reading/discussion group for Divine Mercy Prayer in FINANCIAL BLESSINGS the Library after 12:15 Mass. RECEIVED Sat, July 14 Women of Faith Breakfast 8:30-10:30am. FINANCIAL BLESSINGS Sat, July 14 St. Gabriel’s Women’s Retreat in Woodland Park. RECEIVED Sun, July 15 Theology of the Body for Parents and Adults 5:45-7:15pm. Fiscal Start of year July 2017 – Sun, July 15 Mission Big Friendly Recap 6pm. April 2018 Total Offertory & Other Income SAVE THE DATE Received: $1,037,117 July 16 Bible Seminar 6pm Total Operating Expense: July 18-20 Mission Possible. See pg. 4 of the bulletin for more information. $954,450 July 21 Spanish and English Baptism Class 8:30am-12:30pm. July 23-27 Totus Tuus. July 23 Information Session for Denver Biblical School Year 1 6:30pm. TITHING RECIPIENT July 28 CPR Training 9am-1pm. The recipient of Sept 7-9 Briarfest. today’s tithe is for Sacred Heart ST. GABRIEL’S ON FACEBOOK , our sister parish in Cheyenne 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. Wells. Please pray for the people supported by this organization.

DIOCESAN PASTORAL PLAN Year III: Gathered & Sent Focus: Children Overall Goal: For children to to have a deeper appreciation of the Mass, to build upon habits of prayer, and to be formed to help share the faith, rooted in their prayer life. Areas for Reflection: 1) Christ as Companion Scripture Passage: You are my friends if you do what I command you. I no longer call you slaves, because a slave does not know what his master is doing. I have called you friends, because I have told you everything I have heard from my Father. John 15:14-15 Grades 2-4 i. How is Jesus my friend? ii. Do I spend time with Jesus in prayer? Grades 5-6 i. Do I have a relationship with Jesus that is deep and meaningful? What can I do to enrich this relationship? ii. How do I make time for Jesus in my life? Do I know my Catholic prayers and pray them often? Grades 7-8 i. What does my relationship with Jesus look like? Do I make my relationship with Jesus a top priority? In what ways can I improve this relationship? ii. Do I spend time in prayer, reading the Bible, truly fostering my faith life?

St. Gabriel the Archangel 3 Colorado Springs, CO St. Gabriel the Archangel 4 Colorado Springs, CO WORK OF YOUR HANDS-PARISH HELP WANTED CORNER

See bulletin board outside main bathroom or contact office for more information: 719-528-8407

Furniture Upholstery Work – We are looking for a team of volunteers who can re-stuff the seats of the red chairs in the classrooms.

Donut & Hospitality Servers—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.

Counting Ministry-YOU ARE NEEDED! Are you wondering how you can offer one of your many talents to our parish but don’t have much time? We have a ministry for you! We are in need of volunteers who could give us approximately 2 hours every 5 weeks for the Money Counting Ministry. If you are at least 18 years of age, have been in the parish at least 6 months, and LOVE working with money—we could really use your help. To ensure a previous of yours has not been “Independent Contractor-Money Withdrawal Specialist” (aka bank robber), a background check is required. Please contact Terri Kowalczyk, 649-4065 or [email protected] for questions or more information. Environment Committee Banner Support: The Environment Committee seeks volunteers available to change the banners on the wall on either side of the altar. No ladders or climbing required. The job takes 20-30 minutes maximum and can be completed after the 4:30 Sunday Mass or on weekdays. Many volunteers will make easy work. see Altar Flower Arrangers: Have you admired the beautiful bouquets of flowers on the altar each week? Those are arranged by Gabriel volunteers. New volunteers are needed to join the team with training provided. Floral arrangements are prepared on Fridays for the upcoming weekend. Please consider joining the team of trained volunteers. Bo Lead Needed for Christmas and : St Gabriel’s is in need of a volunteer to spearhead decorating the church for both Christmas and Easter seasons. Continuity information is available and experienced volunteers will be available to assist. Please prayerfully consider this important role.

Faith Formation- As we prepare for the 2018 - 2019 Faith Formation Year, we are reminded of the need for dedicated to serve in the Faith Formation Ministries. Every year we grateful for all who volunteer! We also are faced with the reality that due to life, family, or work events some in our volunteer force will leave us. For our programs to be a success we need to fill vacancies in the following positions: Catechist: The catechist is the primary teacher in our classrooms and will manage all aspects of the classroom to include timeliness and student behavior. Facilitator: The facilitator uses guided discussion techniques to engage the students/participants and help them discover the truths of the church. Mentor: A mentor is an experienced and trusted advisor. As a mentor it is important to be a good listener with an open mind and heart. Assistant/Aide: The assistant/aide helps set up the classroom with needed supplies, make copies as requested, help with projects, and cleans up the classroom. If you feel called to serve, please contact Deacon Mike or Cindy, 528-2801.

AWAKEN Is God the center of your life? Have you ever felt like other Christians have something you don't? You've heard of a personal relationship with Jesus but never experienced it for yourself? Come immerse yourself in prayer, scripture, confession, adoration, and live, contemporary Christian music. Leave feeling revived and free. Come as you are. Surrender your heart. Renew your soul. Adore His perfection. Awaken. Events are open to all and held at Holy Catholic Church the first Friday of each month, 7-8:30 pm. For more information contact Christina at 719-464-2420 or [email protected].

St. Gabriel the Archangel 5 Colorado Springs, CO SAINT SPOTLIGHT ST. On July 14th, we celebrate the feast of the "Lily of the Mohawks." St. Kateri Tekakwitha is the first Native American woman to be canonized. Orphaned by a smallpox outbreak, Kateri survived with severe scarring and impaired eyesight. Despite tragedy, she was a devout girl at a young age, often building crosses from sticks in the woods. When she was 18, she began secret instruction in the Catholic faith with French . Her commitment to and vow of virginity was misunderstood and ridiculed by her fellow villagers. She escaped to a nearby mission, where she attended daily Mass, taught the children, and cared for the sick and the elderly. Sometimes the greatest misunderstandings can come from those closest to us. Like St. Kateri, God invites us to be faithful to our commitments of faith and to always respond in love.

MISSION BIG FRIENDLY RECAP

Mission Big Friendly- an amazing week of service, faith and fun. Please join our mission team as they recap the week spent in Oklahoma City this summer. We will be doing a parish presentation of our experiences while on mission, on July 15th at 6:00pm. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited.

NEW IN THE LIBRARY! We have added some wonderful new titles to our “Parenting” shelves (pink dot with “P”):

* Building Better Families – a Practical Guide to Raising Amazing Children by Matthew Kelly * Beyond the Birds and the Bees – Raising Sexually Whole and Holy Kids by Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak * When Children Grieve – For Adults to Help Children Deal With Death, Divorce, Pet Loss, Moving, and Other Losses by John W. James & Russell Friedman * Mary’s Way – The Power of Entrusting Your Child to God by Judy Landrieu Klein * Prude – How the Sex-Obsessed Culture Damages Girls by Carol Platt Liebau * The Price of Privilege – How Parental Pressure and Material Advantage Are Creating a Generation of Disconnected & Unhappy Kids by Madeline Levine

St. Gabriel the Archangel 6 Colorado Springs, CO WEEKLY FAITH TOPIC PRAY FOR VOCATIONS STOLE July 9 Andrew Swanson, Candidate July 10 Mark Thuli, Candidate PAUL TURNER July 11 Ed Wilmes, Candidate The stole is a vestment worn by clergy at a liturgical July 12 Francis ceremony. A long strip of cloth several inches wide, it July 13 Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI frequently bears tassels, fringes or designs. It usually July 14 Bishop J. Sheridan bears the color assigned to the feast, season or occasion— July 15 Bishop Emeritus Richard C. Hanifen for example, red for a martyr’s feast, white for Easter, and purple for the sacrament of reconciliation. A stole distinguishes the diversity of ministries. wear it over the left shoulder, the two ends joined under his right arm at the hip. The priest and bishop wear it around the neck, the two ends hanging down in front to Join St. Gabriel parish! What does parish membership the knees. Other ministers do not wear the stole. offer? Some further conventions for how the stole is worn  Allows us to encounter Jesus by being part of the have evolved. At Mass it is traditionally worn over the alb church community and beneath the priest’s chasuble or the deacon’s  Reception of sacraments dalmatic. However, today the stole is often seen on top of  Allows permission letters to be written to be these vestments as an embellishment. At services other godparents or sponsors than Mass, because the chasuble and dalmatic are not  Gives us a sense of belonging worn, the stole stands out plainly over the alb, surplice, or We welcome the following families to the St. Gabriel religious habit. Formerly, a priest crossed the two ends in family: Christian and Viviana Aguilar, Jason & Sofia front of his chest while vesting for Mass, but this is no Banda, and Rebecca Boyle, Mario Carrillo and longer required. If the cleric is wearing a cincture (a belt- like rope to bind the alb), it may also secure the stole. Roxana Ramos, Jose and Reina Garcia, Michael and As with other vestments, the stole originated as practical Kimberly Gehrke, Ceanne Hamel, Cody and Karen secular wear. The early Greeks wore a long garment Humphrey, Kathryne Jones, Frederic and Grace called a stola. The fourth-century Romans gave the same Metcalf, Derrick Rodgers and Suzanne Blair Rodgers, name to a scarf worn by distinguished citizens as a sign of Sandra Rodriguez Santillan, Roberto and Iris Torres, public honor. By the sixth century the church’s ministers William and Gabrielle Wallace. were wearing the garment, and by the ninth century it became a requirement. When cut in a tasteful design and appropriately ALTAR FLOWERS decorated, the stole will enhance the beauty of the Altar Flowers this weekend are donated by liturgical rite. Laura Rago in memory of Toni Reuland.

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RAYER HAIN P C If you have a request for needed prayers, strength, hope, courage or thanksgiving for yourself, family or friends, Sat Jul 7 5:00 pm for: Bill Beinborn (+) please email [email protected]. Sun Jul 8 8:30 am for: Julius Andrews (+) Sun Jul 8 10:30 am pro populo READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 8 Sun Jul 8 12:30 pm for: Carolyn Swenson (SI) Monday: Hos 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22/Ps 145:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, Sun Jul 8 4:30 pm for: Michele Douglas (+) 8-9 [8a]/Mt 9:18-26 Mon Jul 9 12:15 pm NO MASS Tuesday: Hos 8:4-7, 11-13/Ps 115:3-4, 5-6, 7ab-8, 9-10 Tue Jul 10 12:15 pm for: Pura Zoleta Unson [9a]/Mt 9:32-38 Cruz (+) Wednesday: Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12/Ps 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 Wed Jul 11 12:15 pm for: Editha Garcia (SI) [4b]/Mt 10:1-7 Thur Jul 12 12:15 pm for: Kim Seiler (SI Birth- Thursday: Hos 11:1-4, 8e-9/Ps 80:2ac and 3b, 15-16 day) [4b]/Mt 10:7-15 Fri Jul 13 12:15 pm for: Joyce Watkins (+) Friday: Hos 14:2-10/Ps 51:3-4, 8-9, 12-13, 14 and 17 Sat Jul 14 5:00 pm for: Vito & Eva Marino (+) [17b]/Mt 10:16-23 Sun Jul 15 8:30 am pro populo Saturday: Is 6:1-8/Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5 [1a]/ Sun Jul 15 10:30 am for: Gary Klein (SI Birth- Mt 10:24-33 day) Sunday: Am 7:12-15/Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14 [8]/ Sun Jul 15 12:30 pm for: Manuel Zetina (+) Eph 1:3-14 or 1:3-10/Mk 6:7-13 Sun Jul 15 4:30 pm for: Alfredo Cortez Pepito (Sl)

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