Church of St. Philip the Apostle est. 1898 Diocese of Charlotte P.O. Box 882 525 Camden Drive Statesville, North Carolina 28677 Office/Fax Phone (704) 872-2579 Rectory Phone (704) 681-4860 E-mail: [email protected]Website: http://stphilipapostle.com Rev. Fr. Thomas J. Kessler, Pastor Rev. Mr. Charles Brantley, Deacon Ms. Regina McCollum, Secretary Mr. & Mrs. Jim Kermes, Food Closet Mrs. Mary Brown, Faith Formation Director Mrs. Norma Echevarria, Faith Formation Mrs. Raquel Swierczewski, R.C.I.A Mrs. Anita Lund, Youth Director Marriage - Baptism Call the church office. Marriages, call at least 6 months in advance. Reconciliation Pastoral Council Meetings are 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. September thru June except National Holidays. Religious Education Children, grades 1-Confirmation, are required to attend religious education classes. Call the office to register your children. Adult classes also available. Parish Registration We welcome new parishioners to the parish and we ask them to register as soon as possible. Parish registration is important and necessary. Also, if you move away from the Parish please notify the office. Thank you. COME AND SEE
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Church of St. Philip the Apostle est. 1898 Diocese of Charlotte
Rev. Mr. Charles Brantley, Deacon Ms. Regina McCollum, Secretary
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Kermes, Food Closet
Mrs. Mary Brown, Faith Formation Director Mrs. Norma Echevarria, Faith Formation
Mrs. Raquel Swierczewski, R.C.I.A Mrs. Anita Lund, Youth Director
Marriage - Baptism Call the church office. Marriages, call at least 6 months in advance. Reconciliation
Pastoral Council Meetings are 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. September thru June except National Holidays.
Religious Education Children, grades 1-Confirmation, are required to attend religious education classes. Call the office to register your children. Adult classes also available. Parish Registration We welcome new parishioners to the parish and we ask them to register as soon as possible. Parish registration is important and necessary. Also, if you move away from the Parish please notify the office. Thank you.
COME AND SEE
From the pastor.. The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – “Blessed are those who fear the Lord” is the response to our Responsorial Psalm today. Proverbs 9:10 says “The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord”. In his The Catholic Catechism, John A. Hardon, S.J. distinguishes between two kinds of fear. With servile fear, the evil dreaded is punishment, but the gift of the Holy Spirit, traditionally known as fear of the Lord is filial fear, because it is based on the selfless love of God, whom we dread to offend. Both kinds of fear may proceed from the love of God, but filial fear is par excellence inspired by perfect charity and is inseparable from divine love. Today’s first reading (Proverbs 31:10-13,19-20, 30-31) sings the praises of a good wife. It’s great to hear couples proclaim “You know, I married my best friend”. Another book of wisdom from the Old Testament – Sirach (6:5-17) speaks of true friendship. Verses 16 & 17 says “A faith-ful friend is a life-saving remedy, such as he who fears God finds; for he who fears God behaves accordingly and his friend will be like himself.” Blessed are those who fear the Lord. HAPPY THANKSGIVING! – we all have so much for which to be thankful, first and foremost to God. Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. this Thursday & all are welcome. We thank the Altar Guild for the beau-tiful flowers and for always keeping the church well prepared for Mass. Next Sunday is the Solemnity of Christ the King. The readings at Mass will be taken from Ezekiel 34:11-12,15-17, 1 Corinthians: 15:20-26,28, Matthew 25: 31-46 The Rite of Acceptance – at the 10:30 Mass today, the RCIA Team will joyfully present Jesse Douglas Brooks, Daryl Wade Brown, Marsha Dawn Myers, Marisa Jordan Terraglio, Tammie Lynn Viehland and Thomas Edward Williams who are preparing to be received into full communion with the Catholic Church and receive the Sacraments of Initiations at the Easter Vigil. A baptized Catholic, Oscar Miranda Ra-mon will also be confirmed at the Easter Vigil. Summer Myers and Frankie Sue Schmeichel - because of special circumstances have or will be received into full communion with the Catholic Church. These candi-dates & the RCIA Team have been very faithful in their commitment to learning and sharing our rich deposit of faith. Delicious Spanish Food will be for sale in the Social Hall at 1:30 p.m. today. Eat in or take it to go. This fundraiser is in support of our For-ward With Christ building campaign. Preparing for Christmas – Please drop your Christmas Flowers dona-tion envelopes in any of the collections between now and Christmas. You can memorialize your contribution by listing people on the back of the envelope. More importantly – At 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 4th, there will be 12 or more priests here to hear confessions. Most of them will come a distance. Mark your calendar today and plan to be here for your own spiritual good and for a better Christmas. Christmas Greetings will be sent this Friday to registered parishioners. It’s a little early, but that is because they include the early penance service. Thanks to the K of C for The Family Fully Alive pamphlet. The Forward With Christ building initiative has been a minor miracle. We had 1 million dollars in the bank and since last December have raised an additional $1, 215,387.00. We are short of our 2.5 million dol-lar goal by about $284,612.00. Another minor miracle would be if we could raise this during the last month of this year. Thanks for your sup-port. Full steam ahead! All for the honor and glory of God.
Saturday, Nov 18th 5:00 p.m. Wojciech & Helena Klecha † by M/M Jan Klecha Sunday, Nov 19th 8:00 a.m. Ron Guida † by M/M Ron Springer
10:30 a.m. John & Josephine Ortiz † by Linda Ortiz 12:30 p.m. Mary Taylor Moore † by Michelle Bischoff Monday, Nov 20th 9:00 a.m. Mishal Bin-Abdulaziz † by Michelle Bischoff Wednesday, Nov 22nd 6:00 p.m. Jack Hencinski † by Tanya Hencinski Wodecki Thursday, Nov 23rd 9:00 a.m. Caroline Wienckowski † by Sadowski Family Friday, Nov 24th 9:00 a.m. Maureen Snoddy by M/M Stan Jashinski Saturday, Nov 25th 5:00 p.m. William Parker † by Stein & Ferguson Families
Sunday, Nov 26th 8:00 a.m. Slavomir Klecha† by M/M Jan Klecha 10:30 a.m. Rebecca Eisele † by M/M Herman Pekarek 12:30 p.m. READERS Nov 23 9:00 a.m. Annie McGuire Nov 25 5:00 p.m. Jim Kermes Nov 26 8:00 a.m. Stan Spice 10:30 a.m. Kenneth Byers EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
Nov 25 5:00 p.m. C. Ries (H), K. Sparks, P. Daly, A. Eisele, B. Myers Nov 26 8:00 a.m. P. Klvana (H), N & R. Echevarria 10:30 a.m. J. Watkins (HM), C. Bennett (HA), J. Ben nett (HC), B. Stickle, T. Bradford, J. Danckert, T. Douglas ALTAR SERVER Nov 25 5:00 p.m. Kailey L., Reagan L. Nov 26 8:00 a.m. Joe M., Paul C. 10:30 a.m. Daniel G., Jacob F. Happy Birthday 11/19/2017-11/25/2017 11/19 Maria Isabel Camacho. Jesus Fuentes, David Highman, IV, Leslie Ann Manantan, Israel Santibanez 11/21 Casandra Kelley, Mary Kelley 11/22 Charles Campbell, Katelyn Freese, Cuitlahuac Gregorio, Michael Parker, Saul Tamayo 11/23 Maria Garces, Sabino Moreno Galvan, Adrienne Warren, Jenny Corrales, Jergin Herboso, Maximiliano Moreno, Elsy Perez Martinez 11/25 Joanne Boyle, Mar-cos Fuentes, Kristene Gagnon, Nancy Guadarrama, Maria Guzman, Catalina Rosas Vazquez
Happy Anniversary 11/19/2017-11/25/2017 11/20 Charles & Mickey Brantly 11/21 David & Michele Woldman, Mike & Amanda Freese 11/22 Milton & Cynthia Bland 11/23 Heriberto & Elina Torrealba 11/25 Barry & Cristeta Arciaga
Mrs. Mary Brown: If you need to contact Mrs. Brown, Faith Formation Director, please call or text 704-929-0152 or email her at [email protected] or if you need to contact Mrs. Norma Echevarria please call the office at 704-872-2579 or email her at [email protected]. All students in 1st & 2nd First Communion classes and in 8th & 9th grade Confir mation classes must see Mrs. Brown after at-tending Saturday or Sunday mass to get their names checked off for mass attendance. Students without the necessary number of masses attended will not be able to make their First Communion or Confir-mation. Christmas Pageant : Rehearsals will be every Sunday from 4-5:00 p.m. There will be a mandatory Pageant rehearsal on Sunday, December 3rd at 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to the Christmas Pageant on Sunday, Dec 17th at 3 p.m. A Christmas sweets reception will follow. We are in need of volunteers to bring cookies and other seasonal goodies as well as to set up and serve at the reception. Please join us! It will be the highlight of your holiday season!
Collections last week Regular 5:00 p.m…..….………….……...……………….…$2,312.00 8:00 a.m…......…..………………….…….……….....2,879.00 10:30 a.m…….….....……………………………….....2,110.01 12:30 p.m…..………...…....…………............................708.20 Total…….……...…………………….....…………$8,009.21 Food Closet Total.…...…....…….……….....................................$140.00 Forward With Christ Total...………..…....….….…...………………...$13,450.00 Spanish Food Fundraiser Total…………………………………………………....$.00 Total to date…….……………...….……………$13,317.95 Mariachis OLOG….……………….………………...$302.24 Christmas Flowers………………..…………………...$65.00
Collections Year to Date Last year This Year Regular $147,279.94…...….............$149,828.36 Forward With Christ ………................……..1,215,387.82 Food Closet 7,308.05…….......…….…..5,744.00 Thank you for returning some of God’s gift to you to His Church.
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 19, 2017
PARISH SUPPORT CHURCH YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018
THE WEEK AHEAD
Don’t forget to stop by the Angel Tree and pick a tag for someone less fortunate. Please be sure a volunteer signs your angel tag out so we can be sure everyone angel receives a gift. Thank you!
St. Philip Book Group: Tuesday, November, 21st at 7 p.m. for snacks and book discussion. Our November selection will be “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah. ALL PARISHIONERS WEL-COMED!! Call Norma Gassett @ 704-380-4125 for location & book availability and to RSVP.
At home.. Lillian Alvey, Paul and Ber tha Summerville, Anna Eisele Shingleton, David Eisele, Jessica Allison, Jessi-ca Crosso, Andrew Gulley, Jackie Mejia, Angela Moreno, Howard Stewart, Rick Stoup, Robinette Tilley, Alan Eisele, Joe Stallings, Arthur & Marion Weber, Martha Wall, Frank Bollero...Statesville Manor - Brenda Kelley. Please pray for the intentions on Our Prayer Tree. To place a name on the Prayer Tree, please sign the Prayer Book in the Lobby or e-mail; Jean [email protected].
There will be no Adult Dinner Group in November. The next meeting will be December 10th at 5 p.m. Call Dawn or Bill McGinn to RSVP 704-883-2585. More information will fol-low at a later date!
Sunday, Nov 19th Catholic Daughters Butter Braid Distribution weekend after Mass Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive
9:00 a.m. Faith Formation 11:00 a.m. Spanish Faith Formation 4:00 p.m. Christmas Pageant Rehearsal Monday, Nov 20th 9:30 a.m. Rosary 6:30 p.m. Bible Study Tuesday, Nov 21st 7:00 p.m. Book Group Wednesday, Nov 22nd 11:15 a.m. No Bible Study 6:30 p.m. No Faith Formation 6:45 p.m. No RCIA Thursday, Nov 23rd Parish Office Closed Friday, Nov 24th Parish Office Closed Saturday, Nov 25th 6:00 p.m. Angel Tree tags will be available Sunday, Nov 26th 9:00 a.m. No Faith Formation Angel Tree tags will be available 11:00 a.m. No Spanish Faith Formation 4:00 p.m. No Christmas Pageant Rehearsal The Food Closet would like to thank everyone for the tur -key donations.
The Knights of Columbus will be holding their Operation Lamb (Tootsie Roll Drive) after Mass Nov 18/19th. Your do-nation will help support Statesville Special Olympics, Statesville HS exceptional children.
