HOLY COMFORTER CATHOLIC CHURCH SEPTEMBER 7 2014 SAINTS TO REMEMBER Gifts for God Offertory September = $6,485 SEPTEMBER 6 – Blessed Claudio Granzotto Outreach = $110 7 – Blessed Frederic Ozanam 8 – Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR _____________ 9 – St. Peter Claver 10 – St. Thomas of Villanova PARISHIONERS: Winifred Smith, Frank Pologruto, Al Bracuti, Norman 11 – St. Cyprian Bednarcyk, Nicholas Sisman, Mary Ann Williams, Rose Bowker, Tom 12 – Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary O’Rourke, and Hermann Ortmann. 13 – St. John Crysostom 14 – Exaltation of the Holy Cross FRIENDS AND RELATIVES: Josephine Nampijja, Gloria Aberg, Grace Dawn Wicke, Melyssa Dove, Nicole Carpenter, Beth Mauk, Evan MASS INTENTIONS Dotas, Dave Halley, Cullen McQuhae, Bill & Marie Jones, Christine Bentéjac, David Rumpf, Mrs. Jessica Viglietta, Pam D. Goines, Charlie Previtali, Jessica Viglietta, Nicole Shaw, Jean Clayton, Rich Hawkins, Saturday, September 5 Grace R. Salvetti, Kimberly Hasenfus Hulick, Kristin Fagan, Merrilee 5 PM – Joe Leahy Kubart, June Atherton, Natalie Potter, Harper Grace, J. Sloan, Paul Sunday, September 6 Hillard, Dale Evans, Michael Reisinger, Marie Johnston, Suzanne Lank, 8:30 AM – Peter Colo (Marlene Wood) 11 AM – Members of the Parish Stanley Lank, Diane Schmidt, Earl Scheetz, Shirley O’Rourke, Bob Spann, Joan Hall, Deborah Bryant, Xavier Van Bastelaer, Mary Griffin, Saturday, September 12 Makala Thomas, and Sibylle Llewellyn. 8 AM – Gertrude Agnew Tobin (Eileen Foster) 5 PM – Joe Leahy MILITARY: Brian Fagan, Jamie Torbet, Mike Eiermann, David Alvey, Sunday, September 13 Charles G. Ellison, Eric Emmott, and Matthew Mickiewicz. 8:30 AM – Peter Colo (Marlene Wood) 11 AM – Members of the Parish PARISH NEWS THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR NEW PARISHIONERS: Stephen & Regina Grammatico, Jim Brown, Helene & Lawrence Gaffney, Mark Floryan & Maya Kumatawa, Robert SUNDAY (9/7) 7 - 7:45 AM Reconciliation & Jean Brandon, Fran & Marshall Slayton, Kay & Patrick Humes, Eileen 8:30 AM –MASS Foster, Rocky & Patricia Murdough, Andre & Charlie Anne Xavier, 9:45 – 10:45 AM: Christian Formation Classes Donald & Helen Dudley, Francis & Marylouise Coolidge, Joseph Kuhn, and Melanie & Jeff Henderson. 11 AM – Children’s MASS MONDAY (9/8) BAPTISMS: NOON –Monthly MASS for the Sick & Elderly July 27, 2014: Maeve Elizabeth Thomas August 3, 2014: Teddy James Weaver TUESDAY (9/9) 10 AM – NOON: Food Pantry WEDDINGS: NOON – MASS July 12, 2014: Jessica Ward & Brady Drumheller August 2, 2014: Kara Gorski & Edward Reed WEDNESDAY (9/10) August 8, 2014: Meredith Johnson & Sam Dilbert 10 AM – NOON: Food Pantry NOON – MASS UPCOMING WEDDINGS: NOON - AA Meeting September 20, 2014: Emily Buckley & Michael Dolan 6:30 PM - Medjugorie Rosary Prayer Group October 11, 2014: Tona Boyd & Michael Cartwright 7 – 8:30 PM: Choir Practice October 19, 2014: Alessandra Saucino & Jonathan Keephart THURSDAY (9/11) NEXT WEEK'S READINGS 8 AM– MASS EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS NOON - 1 PM: Soup Kitchen First Reading: Numbers 21:4b-9 FRIDAY (9/12) The Jews were complaining against God and Moses of the tiring journey 8 AM– MASS through the desert. The Lord punished them for such complaints with the bite 10 AM – NOON: Food Pantry of deadly serpents. After hearing the prayers of Moses for his people, the Lord NOON - AA Meeting instructed Moses to cure those who became ill with a bronze serpent mounted to a pole for them to see. SATURDAY (9/13) 8 AM– MASS Second Reading: Philippians 2:6-11 3:30 - 4:30 PM: Reconciliation In this letter to the Philippians, Paul tells us how Jesus set aside his form of 5 PM – Vigil Mass equality to God and took on a humble, human form - obedient even unto death. God the Father greatly exalted Jesus because of this. SUNDAY (9/14) 7 - 7:45 AM Reconciliation Gospel Reading: John 3:13-17 8:30 AM –MASS As today’s first reading tells us of Moses raising the bronze serpent in the 9:45 – 10:45 AM: Christian Formation Classes desert for those to be cured, Jesus says, too, that the Son of Man should be lifted up for all to see so the world might be saved and he who believes in him 11 AM –MASS might enjoy eternal life. HOLY COMFORTER CATHOLIC CHURCH SEPTEMBER 7 2014 NEWS FROM HAITI JUSTICE & PEACE Anne Knasel (STA): [email protected] Ginny Zeller (HC): [email protected] www.saltadere.org PANTRY: Have you noticed how the price of groceries seems to go up each week? Unfortunately the salaries of minimum-wage part-time NEWS FROM HAITI: Patrick Eugene, a graduate of St. Michel School and workers does not keep pace with these increases. YOU can help! subsequently of James Madison University now resident in Haiti, Donate a few staple food items to our pantry each week. Canned attended our last meeting and reported on his efforts to bring soups, vegetables, and fruits are welcome. So are simple toilet articles computers and solar power to Haiti. Father Ilric, pastor of St. Michel, such as shampoo, tooth paste, and deodorant. If everyone in the is still planning an October visit. School is scheduled to begin parish were to add just one item to the shopping basket each week, September 8. Your support of St. Michel School and the chapel we'd help a lot of people. schools is very important. Mesi anpil. SPONSORSHIP FAIR: Stay tuned for news about this upcoming event. Student Sponsorships are our main source for support of the schools of our twin parish. If your e-mail or other sponsor information has changed, please notify us at [email protected]. Our sponsorship e-newsletter is our best way to keep you informed. BI-PARISH HAITI COMMITTEE: The committee’s next meeting is September 14. All are welcome. To learn about the Bi-parish committee, you can e-mail Anne Knasel or Ginny Zeller or visit the website. Contact us to join our email update list. CHARLOTTESVILLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL www.cvillecatholic.org (434) 964-0400 ANGEL OF THE WEEK: Thank you to Mrs. Grant, one of our wonderful Pre-K teaching assistants for all of your help these past weeks! UPCOMING EVENTS: Saturday, September 27th: 13th Annual Charlottesville Catholic School 5K and Kids’ Fun Run! All are welcome to participate in ADDITIONAL ITEMS OF INTEREST this fun event hosted at the school! Check out our website for more information and to register today (family discounts are VOCATIONS CHALICE PRAYER PROGRAM: Don’t forget to sign up on the calendar that is on the credenza! This is such a beautiful way to pray only available online!) www.cvillecatholic.org/5K for priestly vocations. Thank you! th th Monday, October 13 : 12 Annual Gene Corrigan Golf MEDJUGORJE ROSARY PRAYER GROUP: Our Blessed Mother's message of Tournament: Glenmore Country Club; registration is now open August 2, 2014 -- "Dear children, the reason that I am with you, my online at: www.cvillecatholic.org/golf2014 mission, is to help you for 'good' to win, even though this does not OPEN POSITIONS: CCS has a few open positions. This is a unique seem possible to you now. I know that you do not understand many professional opportunity to work in a vibrant, faith-based community! things as I also did not understand everything, everything that my Son SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS: CCS welcomes applications from teachers to explained to me while He was growing up alongside me - but I become a part of our substitute pool. Wonderful children, flexible believed Him and followed Him. I ask this of you also, to believe me hours, and a great working environment are a guarantee! and to follow me. However, my children, to follow me means to love AFTER-CARE ASSISTANTS: We need additional staff for the after care my Son above everything, to love Him in every person without making team–those with experience and who enjoy working with differences." Come pray with us every Wednesday at 6:30 PM in the elementary/middle school children. First aid certification is preferred. Chapel. Renew and refresh your love for God in this warm and inviting To apply for employment, please download an application from the small prayer group. Diocese of Richmond and submit it with your resume, three letters of MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND: It takes much effort just to make reference, and letter of interest by mail to CCS, 1205 Pen Park Road, ends meet in our world today. Do you wish you could talk about 22901; by fax to (434)964-1373; or by email to Mike Riley at something besides all the stresses in your life? A Worldwide Marriage [email protected]. For more information about the positions Encounter Weekend gives you the time & tools to revitalize romance, or the school, please visit our website. deepen communication, and nourish the spirituality in your marriage. The next weekend is Oct 10-12 in Norfolk. For more info or to apply, visit our website at www.renewmarriage-vasouth.org or contact us at [email protected] or 757-483-3209. MEN’S CURSILLO RETREAT WEEKEND OCTOBER 16-19, 2014 AT CAMP OVERLOOK: Catholic men, mark your calendars. For information and downloadable applications, call Rob & Ann Michel at 978-3954 or visit valleycursillo.com. Applications must be received by October 3, 2014. HOLY COMFORTER CATHOLIC CHURCH SEPTEMBER 7 2014 FROM THE PASTOR THE TREASURE IN THE CROSS This month of September is usually devoted to the Sorrows of Mary. The purpose of that devotion is to promote union with the sufferings of Christ through union with the special suffering that Our Lady endured because she was His Mother. By uniting ourselves with both the Passion of Christ and His holy Mother, we enter into Jesus' Heart and honor Him greatly; He is more honored because we have so honored His Mother.