second sunday of lent 25 february 2018stmichaelsgastonia.org/files/bulletin...
TRANSCRIPT
Second Sunday of Lent
25 February 2018
“This is my beloved son. Listen to Him.” ~Mark 9:7
St. Michael Catholic Church
Gastonia, North Carolina
This Week at St. Michael’ Sacred Liturgy Meetings & Events
Sunday, February 25 2nd Sunday of Lent
7:30 AM Holy Mass—For the People 8:45 AM Confessions 10:00 AM Holy Mass— † Jacob & Joseph Younan 12:00 PM Holy Mass (Spanish)—Priest Intention
8:45 AM Donuts & Dogma/RCIA: PC/K 8:45 AM Eng. FF: School/C-Hall 10:00AM Spanish FF: All Bldgs. 2:00 PM Spanish Dance Practice: Gym 4:00 PM Youth Group Mtg: Ch/Gym/PC/K 7:00 PM SAA: C-Hall
Monday, February 26
7:00 AM Holy Mass—† Fr. Melchior Reichert, OSB 7:30 AM Lauds
1:00 PM Cursillo Grouping: HFR 2:30 PM Regnum Christie: HFR 3:15 PM Children’s Choir 7:00 PM Fidelis: Gym 7:00 PM Spanish Mission Mtg: C-Hall
Tuesday, February 27
St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows
7:00 AM Holy Mass (EF)—† Mike Guffey 7:45 AM Lauds
7:00 PM Schola Practice: Ch 7:00 PM Emmaus Groups: PC/C-Hall 7:00 PM Ultreya: HFR
Wednesday, February 28
5:00 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 5:00 PM—5:45 PM Confessions 5:50 PM Vespers and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 6:15 PM Holy Mass—Sandra Davis
7:00 PM English Adult Choir Practice 7:15 PM CSS (Romans): PC/K
Thursday, March 1
7:00 AM Holy Mass (EF)—Sherrie Davis 7:45 AM Lauds 10:00 PM Nocturnal Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
6:00 PM Confirmation II: PC 6:30 PM Little Flowers: School Cafeteria 7:00 PM Fraternus: Gym 7:00 PM Financial Peace: School MC 7:00 PM Span. Youth Leaders Mtg: C-Hall 8:00 PM Prayer Group: Ch
Friday, March 2 First Friday
7:00 AM Holy Mass—William Tortorich 7:30 AM Lauds
8:15 AM Holy Mass—† Lawrence Levesque
9:00 AM—5:45 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
3:00 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet
6:00 PM Stations of the Cross
9:30 AM CSS (Exodus): HFR/K 3:00 PM Homeschool PE: Gym 4:00 PM K/C Lenten Meal 5:00 PM Lenten Retreat: Gym/K 7:00 PM Legion of Mary: HFR 7:00 PM Spanish Mass: Ch
Saturday, March 3 First Saturday
St. Katherine Drexel
8:00 AM Holy Mass at Missionaries of Charity
8:00 AM Lauds & Miraculous Medal Novena 8:15 AM Holy Mass (EF)—† Louisa Hammill
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM Confessions 4:30 PM Holy Rosary 5:00 PM Holy Mass—Cedeño & Vega Families
8:00 AM Lenten Retreat: Gym/K 12:15 PM 1st Communion Retreat: Ch/ C-Hall/HFR/PC/K
8:00 PM AA Meeting: C-Hall
Sunday, March 4 3rd Sunday of Lent
7:30 AM Holy Mass—For the People 8:45 AM Confessions 10:00 AM Holy Mass— † Brian Anthony 12:00 PM Holy Mass (Spanish)—Priest Intention
8:45 AM Donuts & Dogma/RCIA: PC/K 8:45 AM Eng. FF: School/C-Hall 10:00AM Spanish FF: All Bldgs. 1:00 PM Spanish Social: PC 2:00 PM Spanish Dance Practice: Gym 4:00 PM Youth Group Mtg: Ch/Gym/PC/K 7:00 PM SAA: C-Hall
Please Remember in your Prayers
Parish Members & Friends:
Fr. James Ebright, Fr. George Kloster, Sister Mary Olivia Shirley, Anna Ashworth, Janet Atherton, Joe Bell, Barbara Berg, Janice Black, Burton & Beth Brad-ley, Dorian Broadway, Robert Carothers, Hilario Chegue, Ste-ven Cherry, Chuck Deal, Antonia Delgado García, Be y Dow, Elizabeth Eddie, Logan Escandón, María Ferran, Pete & Re-becca Files, Sarah & Casey Ford, Shannon Frazer, Lynne Free-man, KathyGeoffroy, Penny Godwin, Aleyda Gómez, Gwen Hart, Calvin Hebert, Carol Henderson, Dorothy Henley, Eric Hunter, Connie Hu er, Buddy James, Robin Johnson, Briceida Juya, Kay Landry, Pat Lauzon, Olivia Levesque, Cookie Lynn, Peter & Georgia Mannering, Antonia Marin, Rita Mascarenhas, Sadie Messer, Frank, Miriam & Elizabeth Micheli, Heathe Mon-teleagre, Marion Moore, Wayne Moore, Jack Neerincx, Gerald Orazem, Mary Packard, Charles Pasour, Karen Phaup, Ervin Phillips, Henry Phillips, Betsy Prui , Terry Purvis, Ivo Raimundo, Penny Ramsey, Lydia Robinson, Gladys Rodriguez, Sue Ruocco, K.S., Bill & Mary Saluke, Al & Jo Santoro, Ethan Sco , Marie Seager, Gemma Servin Vega, Jim Sneska, Pat Splawn, Bob Stauss, Alice Thornburg, Maerene Thomas, Tinsdale Family, Emperatriz Vidal, Jacqueline Wood, Paul & Marion Yager
For all in service to our country: Stefan Zapata, Derrick Dobbins, Ma hew Barker, Kevin Haskins, Stephanie Miller
Saturday, March 3 5:00 PM Mass
Greeters: Tom & Cookie Lynn Lectors: Sue Neerincx, John Welsh Gi s: Sam & Marie Calouche EMHC: Lonikay Templeton
Sunday, March 4 7:30 AM Mass
Greeters: Laureen Dobbs Lectors: Lee Ann MacMillan Gi s: De Watson
Sunday, March 4 10:00 AM Mass
Greeters: Youth Group Lectors: Youth Group Gi s: Youth Group EMHC: Mark Ruocco
SERVERS OF THE SACRED LITURGY
Monday: Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Lk 6:36-38
Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 23:1-12
Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6, 14-16; Mt 20:17-28
Thursday: Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 16:19-31
Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Ps 105:16-21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46
Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
Sunday: Ex 20:1-17 [1-3, 7-8, 12-17]; Ps 19:8-11; 1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25 Alternate readings (Year A): Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; n 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]
READINGS FOR THE WEEK 2/26—3/04
Highlights
March ~ 2018
Location: St. Michael Catholic Church Campus, Unless Otherwise Noted
FOR A FULL LIST OF EVENTS, VISIT OUR PARISH CALENDAR: https://www.mychurchevents.com/calendar/73928463
Friday, March 2—K/C Lenten Meal (4—8 PM) Saturday, March 3—1st Communion Retreat (12:15 PM) Friday, March 9—K/C Lenten Meal (4—8 PM) Friday, March 9 - 11 Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat (Asheville)
Monday, March 12—Red Cross Blood Drive(2—6:30PM) Wednesday, March 14 - Lenten Luncheon Friday, March 16—K/C Lenten Meal (4—8 PM) Saturday, March 17—SMCS Fundraiser
Sunday, March 18 - St. Michael’s BBQ Fundraiser
Friday, March 23—K/C Lenten Meal (4—8 PM) —Stations of the Cross (6 PM) —Movie Night: “For Greater Glory” (7pm)
First Communion Year 1—First Grade Retreat
Saturday, March 3 12:15pm—3:30pm
in the Church Hall.
Please contact Theresa Webster with any questions at:
Spiritual Adop on ~ Month One ~ Developing Baby
St. Michael’s 2018 Spiritual Adop on program has completed its first month, and your spiritually adopted baby has become quite ac ve. Your baby is
already 10,000 mes bigger than at concep on. Your baby has developed the founda on of his or her brain, spinal cord, and nervous system by the 20th day. Your baby’s heart began to beat on the 21st day, pumping blood through its own circulatory sys-tem. During the next month your baby is in the period most vul-nerable to abor on. Pray, pray, pray, that the Lord of Life will move the heart of your baby’s mother to give him or her the most precious gi of all – the gi of Life!
Around our Parish & Diocese
St. Michael’s Knights of Columbus
St. Gregory Council 6700
invites you to enjoy their
Annual Lenten Meals
Fridays during Lent February 16 - March 23 (4 – 8pm)
Menu Dinners—Sandwiches—Fish Stew Mac ‘n’Cheese—Sides—Beverages
*************************
All proceeds benefit St. Michael’s
and St. Gregory Council 6700 K/C
During Lent, the Sacrament of Reconcilia on will be offered every Sunday from 8:45 AM—9:30 AM. Please take advantage of this special opportunity during this peniten al season.
We have “unplugged” for Lent! Our Facebook page will be on “hold” un l Easter Sunday. What about yours?
“Shall not we, in this valley of tears, find it a pleasure to remain in
the company of our best Friend...who can do for us everything that is good, who loves us most tenderly, and who, for that very reason, dwells
with us always?” (St Alphonsus Ligouri)
St. Michael’s BBQ
Dinner
MENU (Eat-In/To Go) Pulled Pork with Sauce,
Cole Slaw and Baked Beans
Plate →$10 1 1/2 lb container→$20
1 cup container extra sauce→$5
March 18 11 AM→2 PM
Buy your tickets after all Masses
Around our Parish & School
The Lay Dominicans and the Knights of Columbus present
A chronical of the Cristeros War (1926-1929); a war by the people of Mexico against the
atheistic Mexican government.
Come to Fish Fry at 5pm Stations of the Cross at 6pm
Movie at 7pm in the gym
R – Restricted Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Content Advisory: Graphic wartime violence and some disturbing images, including torture and executions of youths and executions of clergy; clerical participation in war violence; desecration of churches and sacred articles. This movie could be too intense for younger children & teens.
Starts at 7pm after Stations of the Cross
Calling All Volunteers!
Your time and talent are needed for our
Spring Blood Drive
Monday March 12, 2018 from 2:00-6:30pm
No experience needed!
Please contact Maureen Halek,
Parish Nurse if you are able to help.
[email protected] 704-460-0192
Coming Friday March 23rd
A en on Homeschool Families!
Catholic Schoolhouse, a local homeschool program, is currently registering students for the 2018-2019 academic year
at St. Vincent De Paul Church. More than an academic co-op, we are a structured program mee ng weekly for homeschoolers Pre-K through 12th Grade that includes chorus (full orchestra for older students), two hours or more of classroom instruc on, science experiments, art projects, and opportuni es for socializing. Older students earn credits toward gradua on. Families wan ng to ensure that CSH is the right fit for them are welcome to bring their students and walk through a morning with them. We currently meet on Wednesday mornings from 8:30am—Noon. To schedule a visit or for more informa on please contact Toni Kea ng at 704-747-5654 or at charlo [email protected]
Early registra on ends March 15th.
You may give electronically at www.stmichaelsgastonia.org
*******************************
Prayerfully consider giving at least one hour's wage per week to the Lord.
Prayer to Our Lady of Good Remedy
O Mother of the Divine Redeemer, who under the title of our Lady of Good Remedy comes to
the aid of all who call upon thee, extend thy maternal protection to us. We depend on thee,
Dear Mother, as helpless and needy children depend on a tender and caring mother.
Canned vegetables, soups, fruit, chicken, Spam & tuna Peanut Bu er / Spaghe sauce Instant Mashed Potatoes Bo led Juices / Dry Milk
Warm blankets Pillows/Bedding Warm clothing (coats/jackets/ sweaters, socks, etc.)
Please bring items to the store Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call 704-864-8646.
Thank you for your generosity!
Thrift Store Needs
During Lent stewards are called to focus on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, how much time am I giving to God in prayer?
"This is my beloved Son. Listen to him."
Let us learn to listen be er to each other and God by planning on par cipa ng in a Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) weekend. The next weekends are: Aug 3-5, 2018 in Chapel Hill, NC and Nov 9-11, 2018 in ATLANTIC BEACH, NC. Early sign up is recom-
mended. For more informa on visit our website at: h ps://NCMarriageDiscovery.org or contact us
at applica [email protected] or 704-315-2144.
Free at: BestLentEver.com
DIRECTORIO DE MINISTERIOS 708 St. Michael’s Lane Gastonia, NC 28052
704-867-6212
Vicaría de Gastonia - Ministerio Hispano Padre José Antonio Juya 704- 860-3826
Bendición o Presentación de Niños Betty Villegas
Catequesis para Niños, Jóvenes & Adultos Mireya Rico 704-868-6347 Luzmar Gómez 704-869-8026
Charla para el Sacramento del Matrimonio María y Dioney 704-240-8290
Consejería Espiritual - Jueves y Viernes Llame al Padre José al 704-860-3826
Coordinadora Comité Pastoral Hispano Reina Granadino 704-488-5976
Coordinador General de Liturgia John Herrera 704-616-5422 Julio García 980-297-6672 Graciela López 980-297-3419
Decoración para Celebraciones/Artículos Religiosos Nora - 704-689-1199
Hospitalidad: Ariel y Diana Salazar 704-674-4875
Lectores: Luzmar Gómez 704-869-8026/704-747-1770
Ministros Extraordinarios de la Sagrada Comunión Julio García 980-297-6672 Graciela López 980-297-3419
Ministerio de Jóvenes Ivonne Segura 704-530-3011
Ministerio del Coro (incluyendo bodas/quinceañeras) Fátima Brens 704-699-5996 Rolando Espinoza 704-675-4030
Ministerio Misionero Graciela López 980-297-3419 Alicia Alvaré 980-329-5594
Misa para Difuntos Primeros viernes durante Misa de sanación Anótese con Betty Villegas
Monaguillos: Mireya Rico 704-868-6347
Ofrendas: Ariel y Diana Salazar 704-674-4875
Preparación Pre-Matrimonial: María Luna 704-240-8290
Preparación Pre- Bautismal Graciela López 980-297-3419
Quinceañeras: Luzmar Gómez 704-747-1770
Visita a enfermos: Héctor y Alicia Alvaré 980-329-5594 Padre José 704-860-3826
PARISH DIRECTORY 708 St. Michael’s Lane Gastonia, NC 28052
704-867-6212
Pastor Rev. Fr. Matthew Buettner (Ext. 101) [email protected] Parochial Vicar Rev. Fr. Jason Christian (Ext 101) [email protected] In Residence Rev. Fr. James Ebright (Ext. 101) [email protected] Hispanic Priest Rev. Fr Jose Antonio Juya (Ext. 112) [email protected] Deacon Rev. Mr. John Weisenhorn (Ext. 101) [email protected] Pastoral Care Sr. Carolyn Mary Coll, RSM (Ext. 101) [email protected] Administrative Assistant Mrs. Phyllis Mueller (Ext. 129) [email protected] Parish Secretary Ms. Lissette Westover (Ext. 101) [email protected] Facilities Manager Mr. Tim Mueller (Ext. 104) [email protected] Religious Education (English) Mrs. Theresa Webster (Ext. 114) [email protected]
Choirs Adult Mrs. Toni Keating (Ext. 101) [email protected] Children Mrs. Kristen Levine [email protected]
Latin Ms. Kristy Brown [email protected]
Parish Nurse Mrs. Maureen Halek (Ext. 128) [email protected]
St Michael Thrift Store 1111 S. York Street - Gastonia, NC 28052
Phone: 704-864-8646 Tuesday→Friday:10-5:30 Saturday:10-4
Thrift Store Manager Ms. Amy Pruitt [email protected]
St. Michael Catholic School 704 St Michael’s Lane - Gastonia, NC 28052
Phone: 704-865-4382
School Principal Mrs. Sheila Levesque (Ext. 118) [email protected]
Around our Parish
Soup & Chili
Cook Off
Winners of Soup Contest
Winners of the Chili Contest
1st
Place
2nd
Place
3rd
Place
Se transfiguró en su presencia
Del santo Evangelio según san Marcos 9, 2-10 En aquel tiempo, Jesús tomó aparte a Pedro, a Santiago y a Juan, subió con ellos a un monte alto y se transfiguró en su presencia. Sus vestiduras se pusieron esplendorosamente blancas, con una blancura que nadie puede lograr sobre la tierra. Después se les aparecieron Elías y Moisés, conversando con Jesús. Entonces Pedro le dijo a Jesús: «Maestro, ¡qué a gusto estamos aquí! Hagamos tres tiendas, una para ti, otra para Moisés y otra para Elías». En realidad no sabía lo que decía, porque estaban asustados. Se formó entonces una nube, que los cubrió con su sombra, y de esta nube salió una voz que decía: «Este es mi Hijo amado; escúchenlo». En ese momento miraron alrededor y no vieron a nadie sino a Jesús, que estaba solo con ellos. Cuando bajaban de la montaña, Jesús les mandó que no contaran a nadie lo que habían visto, hasta que el Hijo del hombre resucitara de entre los muertos. Ellos guardaron esto en secreto, pero discutían entre sí qué querría decir eso de "resucitar de entre los muertos".
Oración introductoria Qué a gusto estoy contigo en oración, Señor y Padre mío. Pero qué fácil es que convierta mi oración en un necio monólogo, en palabrería centrada en mí mismo… Por eso te pido, humildemente, la luz y la fuerza de tu Espíritu Santo que pueden transfigurar esta meditación en un auténtico momento de contemplación.
Petición Señor, dame la gracia de tener una fuerte experiencia de tu presencia en este oración.
Meditación del Papa Francisco Es el cumplimiento de la revelación; por esto a su lado aparecen transfigurados Moisés y Elías, que representan la Ley de los profetas, significando que todo termina y comienza en Jesús, en su pasión y su gloria.
La voz de orden para los discípulos y para nosotros es esta: 'Escuchadlo'. Escuchen a Jesús. Es él el Salvador: seguidlo. Escuchar a Cristo, de hecho comporta asumir la lógica de su ministerio pascual, ponerse en camino con él, para hacer de la propia existencia un don de amor a los otros, en dócil obediencia con la voluntad de Dios, con una actitud de separación de las cosas mundanas y de libertad interior. Es necesario, en otras palabras, estar prontos a 'perder la propia vida', donándola para que todos los hombres sean salvados, y para que nos
reencontremos en la felicidad eterna.
El camino de Jesús siempre nos lleva a la felicidad. No nos olvidemos: el camino de Jesús siempre nos lleva a la felicidad, habrá en medio una cruz o las pruebas, pero al final nos lleva siempre a la felicidad. Jesús no nos engaña. Nos prometió la felicidad y nos la dará si seguimos su camino. Reflexión Hoy parece ser el día de la revelación del Señor. Nos ha asegurado que algunos de los presentes no morirían sin ver la gloria de Dios. Pues bien, ya nos lo ha mostrado el evangelio: "...y se transfiguró delante de sus discípulos..." Durante su vida terrena, no sólo hubo una sola transfiguración, sino que hubo más revelaciones o manifestaciones de su divinidad: el Nacimiento anunciado a los pastores, la voz que clama al salir Él de las aguas después de su bautismo, la entrada en Jerusalén, la Eucaristía, su muerte en la Cruz, su resurrección y ascensión a los cielos... Pero, ¿cuáles son las transfiguraciones de Cristo en estos días? Parece ser que hay una que todos los días se lleva acabo: la Consagración del pan y del vino en su Cuerpo y su Sangre. Esa es la mayor manifestación que hay en nuestros días. Allí no están presentes ni Elías ni Moisés, sino solamente la Trinidad que nos da la certeza de estar presenciando un acto misterioso y milagroso a la vez. Cristo nos invita a verle en la Eucaristía con ojos de fe, y decirle como Pedro: ¿qué bien se está aquí, Señor? Él nos está esperando para que le encontremos en el sagrario. Él está allí, y se te transfigurará sólo si estás dispuesto a seguirle con humildad y amor.
Propósito Invocar a la Virgen María, para que me ayude a escuchar y seguir siempre al Señor Jesús, hasta la pasión y la cruz, para participar también en su gloria.
Diálogo con Cristo Jesús, gracias por invitarme a subir al monte alto de la oración, porque quieres transfigurarte para que pueda comprender la grandeza de tu gloria y pueda así convertirme en ese discípulo y misionero, que con tu gracia, acerca a otras personas, especialmente de mi familia, a experimentar la luz de tu Palabra, el consuelo de tu cercanía, lo maravilloso de tu amor. Permite que salga de esta oración configurado contigo
para revestir con tu amor mis pensamientos, palabras y
obras.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM If you are interested in having your child baptized, please
contact the church office at 704-867-6212.
SACRAMENT OF HOLY MATRIMONY All weddings are celebrated inside the Church on Saturday
at 10 AM or 12 PM. Please contact the church office at 704-867-6212 for more information.
MARRIAGE TRIBUNAL ADVOCATE
Please contact Donna Snyder at 704-512-8828 or at [email protected]
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Please call the church office (704- 867-6212) to set a time before serious surgery or any time in an emergency.
HOLY COMMUNION AT HOME Please contact Sr. Carolyn Mary Coll at
704-813-1425 or [email protected]
FAITH FORMATION & SACRAMENTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
Contact the Director of Religious Education Theresa Webster at 704-867-6212 ext 114 or
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) Anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith or who wishes to become Catholic should contact the Director of Religious Education Theresa Webster at
704-867-6212 ext. 114 or [email protected]
ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH APP Download the app by texting the word “app” to 88202, or by
clicking the QR Code below (you have to have a QR scanner app on your smartphone in order to scan the QR Code), or you can
also download the app to your phone by visiting the App Store or Google Play!
DEVOTIONS
Wednesday: 5:00 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
5:50 PM Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
First Fridays: 10 PM Thursday – 7 AM Friday: Nocturnal
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Every Friday: 9 AM - 7 PM All Day Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament with Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3 PM
Saturdays: 8:00 AM Lauds & Miraculous Medal Novena
Fridays of Lent: 6 PM Stations of the Cross
ATTENTION NEWCOMERS
Have you completed a parish registration form? Do you have any questions?
Please feel free to ask one of our Greeters!
PARISH INFORMATION
PARISH PASTORAL & FINANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS
Pastoral Council Steve Cherry [email protected] Juan García [email protected] Reina Granadino [email protected] John Keating [email protected]
Finance Council
Maureen O’Keefe [email protected] Riguey Gomez [email protected] John Guglielmetti [email protected] Dawn Nielson [email protected]