Roman Catholic Church
300 East 16th Avenue, Apache Junction, AZ 85119-6403 480-982-2929 Fax: 480-982-0036 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.stgeorgeaj.com Office Hours: M-F 8 a.m.-12 noon & 1-4:30 p.m. Adoration Chapel closed at 4:15 p.m.
LITURGY SCHEDULE Masses Saturday: 1:15, 3:00, & 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 6:30, 8:15, 10:00, 11:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Life Teen Mass) Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. Polish Mass: 6:00 p.m. (First Saturday of the Month) Holy Days: Special Schedule Confessions: Saturday 12:00 p.m.
Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 10, 2019 My steps have been steadfast in your paths, my feet have not faltered. I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God. — Psalm 17:5‑6a
COMMUNION TO THE SICK If you or someone you know is sick or homebound, please call for the assistance of a Minister of Care. Ministers of Care bring communion to those who cannot come to Mass. Please call the office at 480-982-2929 for more information. PASTORAL STAFF INSTRUCTIONS FOR EMERGENCY If you or someone you know is in critical condition or near Reverend Monsignor Domenico Pinti, Pastor death call 480-982-2929 weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 Father Stanley Nadolny, Parochial Vicar Ext. 104 p.m. After hours and on weekends call 480-303-1253. Please Caroline Hodges, Bookkeeper Ext. 103 do not use this service for any other reason. Grace Vozel, Parish Secretary Ext. 101 Christine Ollive, Coordinator of Religious Ed Ext. 102 INFANT BAPTISM Debbie Wohlforth, Receptionist Ext. 100 Parents requesting baptism for their children under 7 years Denis McDonald, Maintenance old must attend a mandatory preparation class offered every other month. Please call the Parish Office in advance for WINTER & ASSISTING PRIESTS scheduling or other information. Infant baptisms are the last Fr. Vince Lieser Fr. Rodney Farke Sunday of each month. PARISH DEACONS MARRIAGES/MARRIAGE PREPARATION Deacon Bill Jones Couples seeking the sacrament of marriage must be regis- tered parishioners who are actively participating in the life of St. George Roman Catholic Parish. Notification of intent to Finance Council marry must be provided nine months in advance. For more Susan Insalaco Caroline Hodges Will Bublitz information on the marriage preparation process, please call Arlene Showers Ray Kimble the Parish Office. 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
MASS TIMES HAVE CHANGED! Saturday Masses 1:15, 3:00, 4:30 p.m. Confessions 12:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 6:30, 8:15, 10:00, 11:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. Mass year round
PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2019 In observance of VETERANS DAY
THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH MONDAY, November 11 Thank you PARISH OFFICE CLOSED—VETERANS DAY I would like to thank everyone in the par- TUESDAY, November 12 ish for all the birthday wishes, cards, and 1:00 p.m. Bridge (Social Hall) gifts. I enjoyed visiting with those of you 3:00 p.m. DMC (Chapel) who were able to stop after Mass and 6:30 p.m. R.C.I.A. (Room 3) “Receive The Holy Spirit” have cake with me also. WEDNESDAY, November 13 God Bless you all! 9:00 a.m. Rosary Makers (Social Hall) Fr. Stanley Nadolny 5:00 p.m. Choir (Atrium) 5:30 p.m. Baptism Class (Church) THURSDAY, November 14 8:30 a.m. Quilters (Social Hall) 9:30 a.m. Grief Support (Room 3) 1:30 a.m. Rosary for the Unborn (Chapel) FRIDAY, November 15 3:00 p.m. DMC (Chapel) CONFIDENCE IN THE LORD SATURDAY, November 16 We are nearing the end of the liturgical year.
Today’s readings remind us that our own lives will SUNDAY, November 17 draw to a close one day, and we can be certain that After 11:30 a.m. Mass—Information Meeting for the Lord will encourage, strengthen, and save us— Holy Week in Krakow both now and at the last. The astonishing story of (Social Hall or Room 3—to be announced) the Maccabees invigorates our faith as we behold an entire family willing to die rather than deny the UPCOMING EVENTS Law of Moses. The psalm response echoes the November 24—Baptisms faithful cries of the Maccabees: “I call upon you, November 26—Turkey Tuesday for you will answer me, O God.” That same confi- November 28 & 29—Thanksgiving dence appears in Saint Paul’s letter to the Thessa- Parish office Closed lonians. “The Lord is faithful,” he testifies; “he December 4—Our Lady of the Desert Guild will strengthen you and guard you from the evil Dec 7 & 8—Raffle sales for scholarship one.” In the Gospel, Jesus explains just how long December 12—Our Lady of Guadalupe God’s protection will endure. The children of God For the full monthly calendar of Parish Events whom God guards, Jesus says, will live forever please visit our website at: www.stgeorgeaj.com. like angels. Our Lady of the Desert GIFT SHOP Hours for November Saturday: 12:00 noon to 4:30 p.m. Monday November 11 Sunday: 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. Mike & Dominick Calise (closed during Masses) +Wayne Frost Hours for December +Ernest Wohlforth Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday November 12 Sunday: 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. +Angela Blazek (closed during Masses) +Dr. Stanley C. Johnson +Clarence Marshanke Wednesday November 13 8:00 a.m. Robert Russell +Lonnie Copenhaver +David Emerick GIFT SHOP Thursday November 14 Advent starts December 1st. The gift shop has 8:00 a.m. Maria Celestina Abdegano Advent candles, wreaths, and calendars, as well +Joe Kirkpatrick as, Nativity Pieces. We have a large selection of +Francis Rieber Children’s coloring & activity books and regular Friday November 15 books that make great Christmas gifts. 8:00 a.m. Felismino Marques Souls in Purgatory +Cletus Pistulka Saturday November 16 1:15 p.m. All Members of the Wegrzyn Family +Dr. Stanley C. Johnson We are grateful to the St. George Council of the +Emory Patterson Knights of Columbus for sponsoring the boxed 3:00 p.m. Family of Ray Tuscherer Christmas cards again this year. So, please sup- +Joseph & Theresa Casella port the Knights and Ladies’ Guild in “Keeping +Maria Crispina Diaz Christ in Christmas.” 4:30 p.m. +Christopher & Nelson Carmona Special Note: The new St. Joseph Sunday Missals +Victorio & Alipio Esguerra for Liturgical Year 2020 have arrived! They are +Warlito & Pablito Esguerra $5 each in the Gift Shop. Sunday November 17 6:30 a.m. Maria Celestina Abdegano +Foster Fant +Ann LeClaire Massie 8:15 a.m. People of the Parish 10:00 a.m. Michael & Dolores Lawson Patty Mullarkey-Fettkether +Claude Wynn TODAY’S READINGS 11:30 a.m. Joseph & Adele DiNovo First Reading — The King of the world will raise The Sosa Family us up to live again forever (2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9- +Roland Dufault 14). 6:00 p.m. Brenda, Ray & Ceci Psalm — Lord, when your glory appears, my joy U.S. Marine Gabriel Carranza will be full (Psalm 17). +Michelle Doering Second Reading — May the Lord encourage and strengthen your hearts (2 Thessalonians 2:16 — 3:5). ADULT CHOIR Gospel — Those who are deemed worthy of the Practices are Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m. coming age can no longer die (Luke 20:27-38 [27, (In the Atrium) 34-38]). Page 3 MINISTRIES & ORGANIZATIONS SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Call the Parish OfÞce for additional information Sunday: Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary on all ministries & organizations Time Adult Choir—Sheryl Johnson Monday: St. Martin of Tours; Veterans Day Altar Flowers—Betty Bublitz & Mary Dikes Tuesday: St. Josaphat Bridge Players—Tuesday 1:00 p.m.– Margie Wednesday: St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Divine Mercy Chaplet—Joetta Carlos Friday: St. Albert the Great Tues. & Fri. 3 p.m. in the Chapel Saturday: St. Margaret of Scotland; St. Gertrude; Daily after 8 a.m. Mass in the Cry Room Blessed Virgin Mary Eucharistic Ministers—Rev. Monsignor Pinti Grief Support—Thurs. 9:30 a.m. room 6 - Susan Help for the Needy—Open Tues/Wed/Thur READINGS FOR THE WEEK Hours: 9:00-11:00 a.m. Serves Apache Junction/Gold Canyon Area Call 480-982-2929 for information Monday: Wis 1:1-7; Ps 139:1b-10; Lk 17:1-6 Homebound Ministry—Communion to the sick Tuesday: Wis 2:23 — 3:9; Ps 34:2-3, 16-19; Lk Gina Brown 480-982-2929 for information 17:7-10 Immaculate Conception Rosary Group LOM Wednesday: Wis 6:1-11; Ps 82:3-4, 6-7; Lk 17:11- Mon. 3:00-4:15 p.m. Room 2 19 Christine Smith Thursday: Wis 7:22b — 8:1; Ps 119:89-91, 130, Knights of Columbus—7:00 p.m. room 3 135, 175; Lk 17:20-25 Grand Knight: Tom Wolf Friday: Wis 13:1-9; Ps 19:2-5ab; Lk 17:26-37 Council & Assembly: 1st Mon. of month Lectors—Cindy Nuttall Saturday: Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9; Ps 105:2-3, 36- O. L. of the Desert Guild 37, 42-43; Lk 18:1-8 1st Wednesday of each month Sunday: Mal 3:19-20a; Ps 98:5-9; 2 Thes 3:7- Barbara Reddington 12; Prayer Shawl Makers—Mon. 9:00 a.m. room 6 Lk 21:5-19 Carol Belknap or Judy Russell Quilters—Thurs. 8:30 a.m. social hall—Jacque Respect Life—Rev. Monsignor Pinti R.C.I.A.—Sue Linneman & Rev. Monsignor Pinti St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church
Rosary Makers—Wed. 9:00 a.m. social hall San Tan Valley, Florence, AZ Secular Franciscans—Edna Yugel OFS Ushers—Rev. Monsignor Pinti Youth Altar Server Training—Fr. Stan
Featuring premium cod (fried of baked) Or shrimp dinner served with choice of, French fries or mac n’ cheese. Includes baked beans, cole- slaw, bread and butter. $10 Adults $6 Children (3-10 yrs.) Shrimp dinner $15 DEVOTIONS Beer, wine, soft drinks and water available for purchase Daily Rosary: 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday At St. Michael the Archangel Adoration daily: Until 9:30 a.m. 26035 Apollo Drive First Friday: 8:00 a.m. Mass, Anointing of the (from Hunt Hwy. take Arizona Farms Rd Sick, Adoration until 9:30 a.m. East to Apollo Drive and turn South) The First Saturday 8:00 a.m. Mass is permanently SAVE THE DATE: cancelled. November 8, 2019 March 13, 2020 Divine Mercy Chaplet: Daily 8:30 a.m. in Cry January 17, 2020 March 20, 2020 Room Tues. & Fri. 3:00 p.m. in the Adoration February 28, 2020 March 27, 2020 Chapel. March 6, 2020 April 3, 2020
LITURGY SCHEDULE:
Monday through Friday 8:00am Mass year round
November: Saturday Masses 1:15, 3:00, 4:30pm Confessions 12:00pm Sunday Masses 6:30, 8:15, 10:00, 11:30am & 6:00pm
December—April: Saturday Masses 11:30 am, 1:15, 3:00, 4:30 pm Confessions: 10:30 am Sunday Masses: 6:30, 8:15, 10:00, 11:30 am & 6:00 pm
May—August: Saturday Masses 4:00pm Confessions 3:00pm Sunday Masses: 6:30, 8:15, 10:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
September—October: Saturday Masses 4:00pm Confessions 3:00pm Sunday Masses 6:30, 8:15, 10:00, 11:30am & 6:00pm
Holy Days of Obligation: Special Schedule (will be posted)
EASTER IN POLAND HOSPITAL STAYS & ANOINTINGS HOLY WEEK & PASSION PLAY For those of you who may be going into the Fr. Stan Nadolny, Spiritual Director hospital for a scheduled procedure, please call the April 8-15, 2020 parish office or see a priest after Mass and ask for Reserve your spot by phone or online! the “Anointing of the Sick” BEFORE you go in LivingKrakow.com/Passion to the hospital. Mike Richard: 602-819-7473 If you are admitted for an emergency, please Parish Rep—Sharon Stanton call for a priest as soon as you are admitted. Early Bird Special Available Requests for anointing should be made by the This Basic Pilgrimage Itinerary is kept short due individual or a family member. to many having limited time to invest at this time When calling for anointing, please have the of year. On the other hand, those who are able to full name of person needing to be anointed, the and prefer a longer itinerary, an offer is available hospitals correct name, room number and a phone for an extension through Mercy Sunday, returning number. A priest can not be sent without the April 20. Contact Mike Richard for prices. above information. Information Meeting You do not have to be dying to be anointed. Sunday, November 10, 2019 Reminder: there is Anointing of the Sick on This meeting will be held AFTER the 11:30 the First Friday of the month, after the 8:00 a.m. a.m. Mass and will be either in the social hall Mass or in classroom 3 (Will be announced before Mass)
THANKSGIVING WEEK
On Monday & Tuesday, November 25 & 26, our Help for the Needy will be doing the turkey box distribution. Due to that, the morning Masses will Patricia Evans be at 7:00 a.m. instead of 8:00 a.m. those days. And Marla Malcom Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Sunday, November 10, 2019 Issues Night on Pornography Heart of Mystery Talking to our children about pornography is not The goal of this night is to explain the central mys- an easy thing to do. There can be a lot of appre- tery of our faith—the Paschal Mystery. It will also hensions. But, the reality is most statistics on por- help our teens understand how their salvation was nography use, say the average of a child’s first won through Christ’s Passion, Death and resurrec- exposure to pornography is 11 years old. This tion. means that it is not a matter of if your child will For more information: see porn, but a matter of when. This is a very im- Contact: Christine Ollive portant topic, because it is often kept in the dark, Coordinator of Religious Education where it can cause the most damage. [email protected] For more information: Contact: Christine Ollive Coordinator of Religious Education COMMUNITY SERVICE [email protected]
On Saturday, November 16, 2019, EDGE and Life Teen students will be working at United Food BAPTISM CLASS Bank. Permission slips were sent home with all For those parents & godparents requesting baptism students. Spots will be filled on a first come first for a child under 7 years of age, you must attend a served basis, based on return of permission slips. mandatory preparation class. There is one sched- We will be looking for drivers for this activity. If uled on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 5:30 you would like to help us out, please contact p.m. Parents must bring a copy of the child’s birth Christine Ollive in the Parish Office. certificate to this class to accompany the paper- work for the baptism. The November date for bap- tisms is Sunday, November 24 after the 11:30 a.m. Mass. There are NO baptisms done in December.
HELP FOR THE NEEDY Children’s Choir WHAT DOES THE PANTRY NEED? If you enjoy singing, please come join us in the The food pantry is currently in need of cereal, Children’s / Youth Choir ages 5 and up. We canned fruit, macaroni & cheese, peanut butter, practice every Saturday and sing at the Family jelly, pasta, canned milk, boxed potatoes and Mass on Sundays. Please contact the Parish Of- canned ravioli. fice at 480-982-2929 for more information. PANTRY HOURS OF OPERATION The food pantry is open: Tues. Wed. & Thur. from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. We assist Apache THANK YOU: Junction & Gold Canyon area only. For assistance Catholicmatch.com you MUST BRING photo ID AND proof of resi- FOR ADVERTISING IN OUR BULLETIN dency.
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