October 31, 2021 Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time ST. GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH PARISH OFFICE 8755 Scarborough Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80920 www.saintgabriel.net Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm Phone: (719) 528-8407 Fax: (719) 598-1696 Email: [email protected]Mass Schedule English Mass and Confession -Monday thru Friday 7:30am; Confession after Mass 8am-8:30am. -Saturday 4pm. Confession 2:30-3:30pm. -Sunday 8am, 10am and 4pm. Spanish Mass and Confession -Saturday 7pm; Confessions before Mass at 6:30pm. -Sunday 1pm; Confessions before Mass at 12:30pm. Eucharistic Adoration Eucharistic Adoration: Monday through Friday 8am to 9pm in Adoration Chapel. PARISH CLERGY EMAIL Pastor, Fr. Kirk Slattery: [email protected]Father Don Billiard, OFM: [email protected]Deacon Juan Cabrera: [email protected]Deacon Dave Geislinger: [email protected]Deacon André Mason: [email protected]Deacon Mike McGrady: [email protected]“Charity is that with which no man is lost and, without which, no man is saved.” - St. Charles Borromeo General Contact Information Business Office Manager: Marc Lanning [email protected]Assistant to the Pastor: Cindy Martinez [email protected]Faith Formation: Dcn Mike McGrady: [email protected]Kim Seiler: [email protected]Liturgy & Worship: Kathy Thomas [email protected]School Principle: Robin Schneider [email protected]
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October 31, 2021 Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Please call the office to schedule the sacrament or to register for the Baptism class. Our Baptism class is offered on the Second Saturday of the month from 8:30am-12:30pm and are offered in both English and Spanish.
Marriage Preparation sessions must begin twelve months prior to marriage date. Please contact the office before any arrange-ments are made regarding the wedding.
Permission Letter If you are in need of a permission letter for a sacrament or to be a Godparent, call or come to the office. Submit permission letter request 1 week prior to pick up.
Sick or Homebound If you are homebound and wish to receive Eucharist please call the office and you will be referred to our Communion to Homebound/Nursing Home Ministry.
Funerals Please call the parish office before scheduling date and time with a funeral home. The parish office schedules presiders, musicians, and servers in consultation with family members.
Knights of Columbus pancake breakfast This Weekend Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast will be Sun-day, October 31st after the 8am Mass. We will have scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits/ sausage gravy and of course PANCAKES. It is a donation breakfast to cover our costs and raise funds for charities.
Knights of Columbus Blood Drive The next Blood Drive is Sunday, November 7, 8:30 am through 1:00 pm, in the Fellowship Hall Section A. To sign up to donate blood on November 7, go to donors.vitalant.org website and search using Blood Drive Code 20001. Every blood donation is tested for the COVID-19 antibodies and you are notified of the results. If you have any questions, please contact either of the Knights of Columbus blood drive coordinators, Damon McEnaney, [email protected] or Tim Kearns, [email protected].
Finance advisory council We are looking for more people to participate in the Finance Council of St Gabriel Parish. We have 4 positions opening immediately. Can you run the family budget? If so, that is all the experience needed. We meet 4 times a year and the term is a 3 year commitment. Please call Marc Lanning in the parish office, 528-8407, for more information. The next meeting is Oct 20th at 6pm at the Church.
Table and Book of Remembrance As Catholics, we pray for our loved ones who have died. We show special honor to them in the month of November, as we come to the end of our liturgical year. The Book of Remembrance will be available all month for you to enter the names of your deceased loved ones. We will also set up the Table of Remembrance in the narthex. You are invited to bring a picture of your departed loved ones to place on the table. Please place your name and contact information on the back of your picture, so that it can be returned to you. There will be a 7:30am Mass on Monday, Nov 2nd for All Souls’ Day.
All Saints Day All Saints Day, November 1st, is normally a Holy Day of Obligation. Because it falls on Monday this year, the obligation to attend Mass is abrogated, or removed. Mass will be offered Monday at 7:30am.
All Souls’ Mass On Tuesday, November 2, a Mass will be offered for our deceased loved ones, to be held at 7:30am.
Bakers Needed Calling all bakers!!! We need you! If you are willing to provide some baked goods for the bake sale that YDisciple is sponsoring at the church craft fair on November 13th, please email Stephanie at [email protected].
Christmas Cards for Prisoners The Christmas Cards for Prisoners card signing party will be on Saturday morning November 6th from 9:30 to 12:00 in the Michael/Raphael room. Sign ups to attend will be in the narthex after all Masses on Saturday October 30th and Sunday the 31st.
Support District 20 families and military families this Thanksgiving Again this year, the Outreach committee is sponsoring a Thanksgiving meal drive to benefit families in District 20 and military families. We hope to provide gift cards to 100 families. Because we are not providing food boxes this year, but grocery gift cards only, we are relying on your generous support. We hope to collect $25 and $50 gift cards, though any amount is greatly appreciated. How to donate For those who wish to purchase a grocery gift card, or donate using a check, please place you donation in one of the envelopes on the display table and deposit it in the white mailbox on the wall beside the office window. If you prefer to donate online, go to https://giving.parishsoft.com/app/giving/stg8755101 and select Thanksgiving Food Drive from the fund list. Please make your donation by November 9 so that we have ample time to get the grocery gift cards to those who are depending on us. Thank you!
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Calendar This Weekend Saturday Walk with the Martyrs 7pm. Sunday English Masses 8am and 10am. Sunday KofC Breakfast after 8am Mass. Sunday RCIA/RCIC 9:15am. Sunday Spanish Mass 1pm. Sunday English Mass 4pm. Sunday Trunk or Treat after 4pm Mass.
Upcoming Nov 1 All Saint’s Day Mass 7:30am. Confessions 8- 8:30am. Adoration from 8am-9pm. Nov 2 All Soul’s day Mass. 7:30am. Confessions 8- 8:30am. Adoration from 8am-9pm. Nov 3 Daily Mass 7:30am. Confessions 8-8:30am. Adoration from 8am-9pm. Nov 3 Rosary and Evening Prayer 5pm in Adoration Chapel. Nov 4 Daily Mass 7:30am. Confessions 8-8:30am. Adoration from 8am-9pm. Nov 5 Daily Mass 7:30am. Confessions 8-8:30am. Adoration from 8am-9pm. Nov 6 Confessions 2:30-3:30pm. Nov 6 English Mass 4pm. Nov 6 Spanish Confessions 6:30pm followed by Spanish Mass 7pm.
Save the Date Nov 11 Purified 6-8pm. Nov13 St. Gabriel Craft Fair 8am-3pm. Nov 25 & 26 Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday. Nov 25 Thanksgiving Day Mass at 10am. No Adoration.
Tithing Recipient Today’s Tithe is for Women Partnering.
Women Partnering is a network of women from diverse backgrounds who respond to the unmet needs of financially vulnerable women and children in the Colorado Springs area.
Bulletin Deadline Submissions for the November 7th bulletin are due Monday, November 1st by 10am. Send all bulletin submissions to [email protected].
2021 RETURNING GODS GIFTS
UPDATE 2021 Parish Goal: $105,218.65 Total Pledged: $115,240.00 Total collected to date: $105,785.09 Families participating: 211
Online Giving Online Giving is available for you to make contributions to the church. This option makes use of current technology and security standards and allows you to easily setup recurring contributions. It also enables our church to take advantage of new tools to become more efficient. Online Giving Parishioner Benefits • Secure and confidential. No need to share payment information with the church office. • Efficient. Set up direct withdrawals from your checking, savings account or a credit card. • Simple. Start, stop and change your contributions at any time. • Convenient. No need to write a check or have cash available. • Remote flexibility. You can give from virtually anywhere anytime. Start giving online today! 1. Visit our church website at www.saintgabriel.net and click on the online giving link. 2. Create an account. 3. Schedule your recurring gifts. Please prayerfully consider giving online. If you have any questions, contact the Office . Scan QR Code to be brought right to Giving Page.
Furniture and Fixtures Campaign Update Goal: $323,000.00 Current Donations Received: $163,039.00 51% of Goal Reached
You may contribute through our online giving portal: https://giving.parishsoft.com/app/giving/stg8755101 choose the Furniture and Fixture Account. You may also mail in your donation, bring it by the office, or drop it in the offertory basket.
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Ways to Stay Connected St. Gabriel Flock Note
FlockNote is St. Gabriel ’s text messaging system. In addition to notifying parishioners of special events, Faith Formation class activities, etc., during this COVID -19 period, a FlockNote will also be sent each Sunday when the On-line Masses (English & Spanish) are uploaded to the parish website. When you sign up for FlockNote, your cellphone number will automatically receive these general messages. In addition, you can choose other message categories (including K -5 Faith Formation, Middle School EPIC, Y-Disciples, and Saintly Reflections). General Information and Faith Formation class information is sent as necessary; Saintly Reflections are quotes from saints sent no more than once a week for your spiritual reflection and inspiration.
St. Gabriel Eblast Saint Gabriel sends out a weekly Parish News e-mail with upcoming event reminders and Parish news updates.
If you wish to sign up for FlockNote or EBlast, go to https://giving.parishsoft.com/App/Form/49a214aa-7cea-4a58-8c4c-de58d63edcda
MyParish App Search for “myparish” in the App Store or go to myparishapp.com to download.
St. Gabriel Childcare Room Open St. Gabriel Child Care room will be open for 10am Mass. The hours will be 9:45-11:15am. There is a limit of 14 kids. Children ages 2 to 6 years are welcome. Parents must attend the 10am Mass and remain in the building. To sign up go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/child-care-sign-up-tickets-148812091973.
Eucharistic Adoration Adorers are still needed for Eucharistic Adoration. We invite you, even if you’ve never spent time before in Adoration, to sign up for a regular weekly hour before the Blessed Sacrament in our new Adoration Chapel. The chapel is open for adorers from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday. To make a regular weekly commitment of one hour (or more, if you’d like), visit our kiosk or our website at www.saintgabriel.net and click on the “Adoration Pro” box, then on “Weekly Commitment” to sign up for the hour of your choice. If you are concerned about impromptu trips and last-minute plans, please know we have a list of adoration subs, who can take up your slot if you are unable to make your weekly time commitment.
JOY International Advocates Wondering what you can do to support local survivors of human trafficking? A new ministry at St. Peter’s parish in Monument may be your answer. The ministry is an outreach of JOY International, and our mission is to love and encourage the survivors and the staff of local restoration homes. We will meet on the 4th Monday of each month to pray, write notes of encouragement, and prepare small gifts to bless the staff and survivors at Sarah’s Home in Peyton. Education on human trafficking, awareness and prevention will also be provided. Attendance is limited to those age 17 and older. Our first meeting will be Monday, October 25 at 7pm in the St. Peter Parish Ministry Center. We hope you will join us. For more information please contact [email protected].
Marian House Kitchen and Food Pantry Everyone is invited to signup for either the Kitchen or the Food Pantry or both. Catholic Charities is requesting volunteer's from St. Gabriel to reach out to the Volunteer Office directly for scheduling. Face masks are mandatory. Please contact by phone or email the Volunteer & Training Coordinator, at ([email protected]) 719-866-6554. New volunteers and Online Application questions please contact: Kitty Dalechek ([email protected]) 719-344-5560.
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Altar Flowers Do you know that the beautiful flowers you see in church every week are all donation based. You can sign up and dedicate flowers in honor of or in memory of loved ones. Flowers will be displayed starting Friday before the weekend of your choice and remain in front of the altar for a week. Flower dedications will also be highlighted in the bulletin. The minimum donation for the flowers is $35. If there is not a request for flowers by the Monday before the weekend at 10am, there will be not be flowers in front of the altar.
If you would like to sign up for flowers, you can stop by the office Mon-Fri 9am-5pm or call the office at 528-8407.
Candles Did you know that candles are lit for prayer intentions? To "light a candle for someone" indicates one's intention to say a prayer for another person, and the candle symbolizes that prayer. Pray for a special intention and ask for blessings for that person. In the lighting of candles, we remember and truly live the words of Our Lord: "I am the Light of the World." In the lighting of candles, we not only pray, but our prayers become smaller symbols of the One Light of Christ. In burning candles, our prayers rise to Heaven day and night. So make it a practice to light a candle for your loved ones often.
Rosary The Rosary and Evening Prayer are offered on Wednesday nights, beginning at 5:00 pm in the Adoration Chapel. Please join your parish family in praying this beloved devotion to Mary, offering the needs of the parish, our community, your family – bring your prayers to our loving Mother! A program will be provided for Evening Prayer. Come and explore a new style of prayer in community!
Prayer Chain If you have a request for needed prayers, strength, hope, courage or thanksgiving for yourself, family or friends, please email [email protected].
Pray for Vocations Nov 1 Deacon Mark Thuli Nov 2 Deacon Ed Wilmes, Ordinandi Nov 3 Bishop James Golka Nov 4 Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Nov 5 Bishop Michael J. Sheridan our Apostolic Administrator Nov 6 Fr. Don Billiard,OFM Nov 7 Fr. Kirk Slattery
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Altar Flowers Altar Flowers this weekend are donated by Joyce Villeneuve in memory of Patricia Rangasamy.
The suggested donation for a Mass Intention is $10. Mass Intentions can be booked for either living or de-ceased persons; a Mass Intention can be booked for more than one person if both or all the people for whom the Mass is being celebrated are either all living or all de-ceased. According to the Code of Canon Law, c. 953, we can only reserve Mass Intentions up to one year out from the current month. When booking Mass Intentions, es-pecially more than three or four at one time, we would greatly appreciate receiving the Mass Intention dona-tions at the time you reserve the dates of the Masses.
Sat Oct 30 4:00pm for: Johnny Stevens (SI) Sat Oct 30 7:00pm for: Maria & Steve Archuleta (+) Sun Oct 31 8:00am Pro Populo Sun Oct 31 10:00am for: Tom & Vicki Fauci (+) Sun Oct 31 1:00pm for: Almas Benditas del Purgatorio & Favores Recibidos (+) Sun Oct 31 4:00pm for: Marc and Lourdes Martinez (SI) Mon Nov 1 7:30am for: Aurelio & Nelly Nunez (+) Tue Nov 2 7:30am for: Pablo & Belia Perez (+) Wed Nov 3 7:30am for: Fr. Kirk Slattery (SI) Thur Nov 4 7:30am for: Elipio Duran & Santana Tanny Duran (+) Fri Nov 5 7:30am for: Mary Ann Stolarz (+) Sat Nov 6 4:00pm for: Robert Hall (+) SAT Nov 6 7:00pm for: Sylvia Garcia Barker (SI) Sun Nov 7 8:00am for: Carmella Scioville (+) Sun Nov 7 10:00am for: Phyllis Mazza (+) Sun Nov 7 1:00pm for: Teofila Zaballero Unson (+) Sun Nov 7 4:00pm for: Patricia McGonigal (+)
Baptisms We welcome into our Faith Community the newest members of God’s family: Aizea Faustino Po’okela Saoit baptized October 23, 2021.
Readings for the Week of Nov. 1 Monday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14/Ps 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [cf. 6]/ 1 Jn 3:1-3/Mt 5:1-12a Tuesday: Wis 3:1-9/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [1 or 4ab]/Rom 5:5-11 or Rom 6:3-9/ Jn 6:37-40a Wednesday: Rom 13:8-10/Ps 112:1b-2, 4-5, 9 [5a]/ Lk 14:25-33 Thursday: Rom 14:7-12/Ps 27:1bcde, 4, 13-14 [13]/ Lk 15:1-10 Friday: Rom 15:14-21/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [cf. 2b]/Lk 16:1-8 Saturday: Rom 16:3-9, 16, 22-27/Ps 145:2-3, 4-5, 10-11 [1b]/Lk 16:9-15 Sunday: 1 Kgs 17:10-16/Ps 146:7, 8-9, 9-10 [1b]/ Heb 9:24-28/Mk 12:38-44 or 12:41-44
Today’s Gospel presents Jesus’ teachings on the two greatest commandments. Love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. And love your neighbor as yourself. Let’s consider these “greatest commandments” as they relate to three aspects of a Christian steward’s daily life — the giving of our time, talent, and treasure. The use of time refers primarily to our relationship with the Lord — in other words, our prayer life. It is vital to talk to God throughout the day, but if I really want to love Him with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength, shouldn’t I make time for God “first” on my agenda each day? Not as an afterthought, but as a time I have intentionally chosen to spend only with Him. The use of talents refers to the way I offer the abilities, skills, and interests the Lord has given me for the good of those around me. Doing so is a practical way to “love my neighbor as myself.” At the same time, it is also a way to love the Lord with all that I am and have, since He has told us that whatever we do for others we are also doing for Him. The use material gifts — or treasure — likewise demonstrates both love of God and of neighbor. When I trustingly offer a sacrificial gift to God through the offertory collection, I am showing Him in a very tangible way that He comes before all else in my life and I am putting my material resources at the service of my neighbor in the parish community and beyond. When we live for God and others, we are living a stewardship way of life. And like the wise scribe in today’s Gospel, we are moving closer to the kingdom of God, our ultimate destination.
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