July 15, 2018 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION ON READINGS AM 7: 12-15; PS 85: 9-14; EPH 1: 3-14; MK 6: 7-13

“He instructed them to take nothing for the journey.” When sent his Apostles out, He sent them “two by two,” and He basically commanded them to take nothing on the journey: “no food, no sack, no money in their belts.” The point of is that all they needed was to trust in . Jesus more or less says the same thing to us.

As long as we trust in God, our needs will be met. That is easily said, but it is a bit daunting to actually do it. Yet, people have been doing that since Jesus’ time. It is one of the reasons that the Church has thrived for such a long time.

There is a secondary reason for Jesus’ instructions though, one with which we may not be familiar. At that time there was a ruled that you could not enter a temple area with shoes or a moneybag, because you were there to serve the Lord, nothing else and no one else. The Apostles understood that preaching the and healing in God’s name was holy work. Jesus did not want them to exemplify any other motive either.

One of the foundational elements of stewardship is trusting God. What enables us to be good stewards and to think of giving to God first, of ourselves and what we have, is that we truly believe that God will take care of us. God has a plan for each of us, and it is better than our own plan may be.

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 PARISH CLERGY Pastor, Fr. Kirk Slattery [email protected] Deacon 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. BULLETIN DEADLINE SUMMER RECONCILIATION HOURS The deadline for the July 29 bulletin is Monday July June 23 – Aug. 4 23 at 10am. Please send all bulletin announcements to Tues-Fri: 11:50-12:10 [email protected]. Saturday: 3:30pm – 4:30pm

NEOCATECHUMENAL WAY: 1ST BRIARFEST SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS COMMUNITY OF ST GABRIEL THE Now's the time to start thinking about this years Briarfest ARCHANGEL Silent Auction. We'd like to start accepting items you Thank you, St. Gabriel’s for supporting the bake sale would like to donate. Please drop off at the church office which helped get our pilgrims to Rome. We had an durning regular business hours and provide a dollar value audience with the Pope, prayed at the tombs of many of your item (items). We are trying to get a jump start on , saw amazing places of spiritual importance and getting items donated, please also be thinking about experienced the roots of both the Church and the providing a themed gift basket, all donations are greatly Neocatechumenal Way. If you are interested in appreciated. It's your continious support that allows us to finding out more, please contact Phyllis – be successful. We will be doing this several times between [email protected] 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. MAY AND JUNE FOOD COLLECTION We delivered 1376 pounds of goods to Mercy’s Gate in June. The items that Mercy’s Gate was short of at this Adoration of Our Lord time are personal hygiene items such as toothpaste, Be still and toothbrushes, deodorant, etc. know the Lord.

The May collection that went to Catholic Charities/ (Morning prayer) Marion House was 738 pounds. Most of the items Jesus knows everything about us. How well do you know Him? Visit Him! Be collected were the requested baby items.. Still! Listen! For more information Thank you to everyone who donated to these worthy contact: Kathy Thomas at 528-8407 or causes. [email protected]

BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE REBOOT The BACK-TO-SCHOOL DRIVE - is our annual appeal Internationally acclaimed speaker, author and TV host coordinated through the St Gabriel Outreach Chris Stefanick is bringing REBOOT to St. Peter Catholic Committee for children in the foster care system served Church on Wednesday, September 19, 7-9:30pm. by the Kids Crossing Child Placement Agency. This REBOOT! is the fun, inspiring and practical years’ collection benefits experience of applying the beauty and genius of 127 children and teens the Gospel to every aspect of your life, from prayer and in multiple school spirituality, to work, dating, marriage, parenting, health districts. Some students and more. Recommended for ages 12 and older. Tickets are on modified or year are $22 and may be purchased at reallifecatholic.com/ round school reboot or St. Peter during business hours. St. Peter is schedules. A display located at 55 Jefferson St. in Monument. This event will table with copies of the list of items requested will be sell-out so purchase your tickets today! set up in the Narthex from July 7th through July 29th for your donations. Having the required school supplies can make a huge difference in a young HEALTH AND SAFETY TEAM person’s self esteem and can help keep him or her on We collected 30 units of blood during last week’s Blood the right track towards school success. These Drive. Thank you! youngsters need our support, encouragement and most importantly our prayers. In advance, we thank you for We have spots available for free CPR training and supporting at risk youth in our community and for certification on July 28. 9 am to 1 your unfailing generosity! pm inside St Gabriel’s. Taught by a parishioner who is an American Heart Association certified ST. GABRIEL’S ON FACEBOOK instructor. All materials provided. Keep up to date on what is happening at St. Gabriel’s by Results in two-year AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) liking the St. Gabriel Facebook page. Find us under St certification. Reservations required. Open to all Gabriel The Archangel . parishioners. Use this email: [email protected]

St. Gabriel the Archangel 2 Colorado Springs, CO CALENDAR THIS WEEKEND Sun Theology of the Body for Parents & Adults 5:45-7:15pm. Sun Mission Big Friendly Recap 6pm. UPCOMING ACTIVITIES Mon, July 16 Hour of Mercy 3-4pm. Mon, July 16 Galatians Study 7-8:30pm. Mon, July 16 Bible Seminar Series: The 6pm. Tues, July 17 SoulCore 9-10am. 2018 RETURNING Wed, July 18 Eucharistic Adoration as scheduled. Pray the at 6:15pm. GOD’S GIFTS UPDATE Evening Prayer and Benediction starts at 6:40pm. 2018 Parish Goal: $114,826 Fri, July 20 Reading/discussion group for Divine Mercy Prayer Cenacle in Total Pledged: $109,848 the Library after 12:15 Mass. Percentage Pledged: 95.57% Sat, July 21 Spanish and English Baptism Class 8:30am-12:30pm. Total collected to date: $74,268 SAVE THE DATE Percentage collected: 64.68% July 21-22 Bin Pick Up for Gabriel’s Gifts Food Collection. July 23-27 Totus Tuus. July 23 Information Session for Denver Biblical School Year 1 6:30pm. July 28 CPR Training 9am-1pm: [email protected]

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY MISSION BIG FRIENDLY RECAP All young adults in their 20’s & 30’s, single & Mission Big Friendly- an amazing week of service, faith and fun. married, who desire to grow in their relationship Please join our mission team as they recap the week spent in with Jesus, the Catholic Church and their peers Oklahoma City this summer. We will be doing a parish are invited to join the Diocesan Young Adult presentation of our experiences while on mission, on July 15th Ministry (YAM). For more information, check at 6:00pm. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited. out our Facebook page at Colorado Springs Catholic Young Adults, text “YoungAdult” to 84576, or contact Sr. Bernadette at [email protected] YAM Sports: Soccer @ Holy Trinity Wed. (7/11, 7/18 & 7/25) 6:30-8pm All young adults are welcome for pick-up soccer & lawn games.

YAM Candlelight Mass @ St. Mary’s Cathedral Thurs. (7/26) 7:30pm All are welcome for our contemplative Candlelight Mass! Social after in downtown.

World Youth Day 2019 in Panama Young adult pilgrimage to Panama with Pope Francis from Jan. 21-28, 2019. All-inclusive cost is $2,845. Deposit of $1,250 is due with your registration by July 31st. Contact Sr. Bernadette for more information.

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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 Easter: 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.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANNOUNCEMENTS Save the Date: Catholic Charities’ Catholic Social Action Gathering will feature breakout sessions on topics including low-income housing, resources addressing basic needs, what we can do as parishes to engage and support our most vulnerable in the community, and more. September 15 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm at St. Peter Catholic Church in Monument. Inquire further at 719-866-6510.

Join Us! Catholic Charities is currently hiring for various positions. Visit us on the web at www.CCharitiesCC.org under “About Us” to find out more. Catholic Charities was rated one of the best places to work by the Gazette for 2017.

Volunteer Opportunities: For general information about volunteering at Catholic Charities, visit our website at www.CCharitiesCC.org or call 719-866-6286.

Material Donation Needs: Colorado Springs Offices – Work boots (all sizes), backpacks of any size, frozen hamburger meat. Donations may be brought to the west dock of the Marian House at 14 W. Bijou, Mon.-Sat., 8:00 am – 2:00 pm.

St. Gabriel the Archangel 5 Colorado Springs, CO Therefore what God has joined together, no human being must separate Mark 10:9

Henry Walker Carlson and Kathryn Marie Koch married on July 3, 2018

Congratulation on your marriage

SAINT ANNE Although is not mentioned in the Bible, she is the holy mother of Mary and grandmother of Jesus. When we pray the St. Anne Novena, we are asking help from our Blessed Mother’s mother! Saint Anne’s feast day is on July 26th, so the St. Anne Novena is traditionally started on July 17th — but you can pray it anytime. Devotion to St. Anne began early in the history of the Catholic Church. As she was favored by God to become the mother of the holy Virgin Mary, she is often invoked as the Patron of mothers as well as for relationships, among other things. The intercession of St. Anne is called on especially in the following cases: Mothers, Grandmothers, Unmarried women, Women in labor, Infertile women, Housewives, Cabinet-makers, Miners

NEW IN THE LIBRARY! We’ve added some new titles to our “Catholic Teaching” shelves:

Who Designed the Designer? A Rediscovered Path to God’s Existence by Augros Will Many be Saved? What Vatican II Actually Teaches and Its Implication for the New Evangelization by Ralph Martin The “One Thing” is Three – How the Most Holy Trinity Explains Everything by Michael Gaitley Exploring the Catholic Church – An Introduction to Catholic Teaching & Practice by Marcellino D’Ambrosio Annulments and the Catholic Church – Straight Answers to Tough Questions by Edward Peters

St. Gabriel the Archangel 6 Colorado Springs, CO WEEKLY FAITH TOPIC PRAY FOR VOCATIONS CHASUBLE July 16 Fr. Kirk Slattery July 17 Fr. Joe Dygert PAUL TURNER July 18 Deacon Mike McGrady The chasuble is the large outer garment a wears July 19 Deacon Andre Mason at Mass. Only a priest (or bishop) wears one and only at July 20 Deacon Andy Dunnam Mass. The single exception is on Good Friday, when we July 21 Deacon Dave Geislinger have no Mass, but the priest who presides at the service July 22 Fr. Michael Holmquist of the Lord’s Passion wears the chasuble, linking the services from Holy Thursday to Easter. Its color TITHING RECIPIENT announces the season or feast. The recipient of today’s tithe is St Augustine This odd word comes from the Latin casula, meaning Catholic Church, our sister parish in Kit “little house.” Some of these garments seem ample enough to house a family of six. Originally, the casula was Carson Colorado. Please pray for the people an outer cloak or jacket worn by men or women as secular supported by this organization. dress on cool days. It was formed by two quarter-circles of cloth stitched together front and back. In liturgical READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 15 usage, the seams became decorated. In time, the seams Monday: Is 1:10-17/Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23 moved to the sides but the decorations remained, making [23b]/Mt 10:34--11:1 the chasuble a portable billboard of liturgical symbolism, Tuesday: Is 7:1-9/Ps 48:2-3a, 3b-4, 5-6, 7-8 [cf. 9d]/ ranging from the tasteful to the absurd. Mt 11:20-24

During the middle ages, the priest started saying Mass Wednesday: Is 10:5-7, 13b-16/Ps 94:5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 14-15 with his back to the people and introduced the elevation [14a]/Mt 11:25-27 of the host and chalice so everyone could see over his Thursday: Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19/Ps 102:13-14ab and 15, head. Fashion-minded presiders noted that the old 16-18, 19-21 [20b]/Mt 11:28-30 garment did not function well for the elevation; it Friday: Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8/Is 38:10, 11, 12abcd, 16 bunched up the sleeves and pulled at the bottom. So [cf. 17b]/Mt 12:1-8 chasubles became sleeveless, if you will, and servers Saturday: Mi 2:1-5/Ps 10:1-2, 3-4, 7-8, 14 [12b]/ began lifting up the bottom at genuflections, like Mt 12:14-21 bridesmaids tending the train. Sunday: Jer 23:1-6/Ps 23:1-3, 3-4, 5, 6 [1]/ Eph 2:13-18/Mk 6:30-34 The stole, traditionally worn underneath the chasuble, is sometimes seen on top. It makes more visible the distinction between the stoles of the priest and the ALTAR FLOWERS deacon and creates new opportunities for design, but the Altar Flowers this weekend are donated by Sue results do not always satisfy. A stole external to the and Vic Garcia in memory of Margarita Garcia. chasuble is new in the history of vestments, so instructions on the practice are scarce.

Although designs today run freely through a variety of shapes, colors, and patterns, the basic simplicity of the vestment remains. concelebrating Mass may wear an alb and stole without the chasuble if they prefer. The presider may also wear a combination alb-chasuble with Sat Jul 14 5:00 pm for: Vito & Eva Marino (+) an external stole for certain occasions or groups. But the Sun Jul 15 8:30 am pro populo principal symbolic vesture for a presider at Mass is the Sun Jul 15 10:30 am for: Gary Klein (SI Birthday) chasuble— a “house” the Word of God inhabits, a cloak Sun Jul 15 12:30 pm for: Manuel Zetina (+) for the spiritual journey and a sign of our leader’s role. Sun Jul 15 4:30 pm for: Alfredo Cortez Pepito (Sl) Copyright © 2012 Resource Publications, Inc., 160 E. Virginia St. #170, Mon Jul 16 12:15 pm NO MASS San Jose, CA 95112, (408) 286-8505. Tue Jul 17 12:15 pm for: Edna Schiltz (SI 91st Birthday) Wed Jul 18 12:15 pm for: Carmela Mondragon (SI) Thur Jul 19 12:15 pm for: Ed & Ja Ja Garcia (SI) PRAYER CHAIN Fri Jul 20 12:15 pm for: Gina Poliar (SI) If you have a request for needed prayers, strength, hope, Sat Jul 21 5:00 pm for: Anita Hawes (+) courage or thanksgiving for yourself, family or friends, Sun Jul 22 8:30 am for: Frank DeJohn (+) please email [email protected]. Sun Jul 22 10:30 am for: Michelango Smoot (Sl) Sun Jul 22 12:30 pm for: Lilia Perales De Jimenez (+) Sun Jul 22 4:30 pm for: Charlotte Brisbois (+)

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