SAINT GABRIEL PARISH The Saint Gabriel Catholic Community aspires to bring the healing light of Christ to Grays Ferry, to give hope in the midst of human struggles, so that we may all celebrate our faith joyously as we affirm our communion in God's welcoming love. February 16, 2020 SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Rectory: 2917 Dickinson St., Philadelphia, PA 19146-3511 Phone: 215-463-4060 Fax: 215-755-2680 Web: www.stgabes.org Email: [email protected]School: 215-468-7230 Like St. Gabriel’s Parish on Facebook FOR PARISH NEWS and We Love St. Gabe FOR ALUMNI NEWS - then you will be able to enjoy all the good news about St. Gabe. All SACRAMENTAL RECORDS of the former Saint Aloysious and King of Peace Parishes are located at Saint Gabriel Parish. Sacramental records may be obtained by calling Saint Gabriel Parish during business hours from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Monday - Friday. The office is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Sacramental Information Call Parish Office: 215-463-4060 SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: All couples who plan to have their baby bapƟzed at St. Gabriel should noƟfy the rectory for appropriate preparaƟon. Sponsors must be Confirmed and at least 16 years of age. They are required to bring a leƩer from their parish staƟng that they are pracƟcing Catholics. BapƟsms are usually held the fourth Sunday of the month at the 10:00 am Mass. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confession): Saturdays from 3:00 to 4:00 pm or anyƟme by appointment. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: The Archdiocese requires that couples planning to marry must contact the parish at least six months before the intended date. All couples are required to aƩend pre- marital instrucƟons in preparaƟon for marriage. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: In case of serious illness or advanced age, please call the rectory. Priests and EucharisƟc ministers distribute communion to those who are sick and elderly, as well as to those unable to aƩend Mass. Sick calls should not be deferred unƟl the person is unconscious or in imminent danger of death. PARISH REGISTRATION: New parishioners are most welcome. Please call the rectory to make an appointment with the pastor. Please noƟfy the rectory if you move. If you never receive a mailing from the parish you are not in our registry; contact us to give us your current informaƟon. BECOMING CATHOLIC: We would be most happy to assist those interested in becoming Catholic. Please contact the pastor for informaƟon. GETTING INVOLVED: Call the pastor to discuss ways to become acƟve in one or more of our parish ministries. Father Carl Braschoss, O. Praem., Pastor 215-463-4060 / [email protected]Sr. Rose Marie Adams, IHM Pastoral Assistant and Director of Rel. EducaƟon 215-334-2620 / [email protected]Jack Terzian, Youth Evangelist 215-463-4060 / [email protected]Sr. Anita Gallagher, IHM, Parish Admin. Assistant 215-463-4060 / [email protected]Schedule of Masses Saturday Vigil Mass ------------------------------ 4:30 pm Sunday Morning Mass ------------------------- 10:00 am Daily Mass Schedule -------- 8:00 am (School Chapel) Holy Day Schedule Vigil: 6:00 pm; Morning Mass: 9:00 am Saint Gabriel Food Cupboard Our parish provides food assistance to help our neighbors. It operates out of the lower level of the school hall on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9:00 - 10:30 am. During the summer it is open on Tuesdays & Fridays. Our parishioners are asked to bring non-perishable food items with them to Mass on the first Sunday of the month. The weekly parish bulleƟns can be found on hƩps://www.stgabes.org
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SAINT GABRIEL PARISH The Saint Gabriel Catholic Community aspires to bring the healing light of Christ to Grays Ferry, to give hope in the midst of human struggles, so that we may all celebrate our faith joyously as we affirm our communion in God's welcoming love.
Like St. Gabriel’s Parish on Facebook FOR PARISH NEWS and We Love St. Gabe FOR ALUMNI NEWS - then you will be able to enjoy all the good news about St. Gabe.
All SACRAMENTAL RECORDS of the former Saint Aloysious and King of Peace Parishes are located at Saint Gabriel Parish. Sacramental records may be obtained by calling Saint Gabriel Parish during business hours from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Monday - Friday. The office is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Sacramental Information Call Parish Office: 215-463-4060
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: All couples who plan to have their baby bap zed at St. Gabriel should no fy the rectory for appropriate prepara on. Sponsors must be Confirmed and at least 16 years of age. They are required to bring a le er from their parish sta ng that they are prac cing Catholics. Bap sms are usually held the fourth Sunday of the month at the 10:00 am Mass.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confession): Saturdays from 3:00 to 4:00 pm or any me by appointment.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: The Archdiocese requires that couples planning to marry must contact the parish at least six months before the intended date. All couples are required to a end pre-marital instruc ons in prepara on for marriage.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: In case of serious illness or advanced age, please call the rectory. Priests and Eucharis c ministers distribute communion to those who are sick and elderly, as well as to those unable to a end Mass. Sick calls should not be deferred un l the person is unconscious or in imminent danger of death.
PARISH REGISTRATION: New parishioners are most welcome. Please call the rectory to make an appointment with the pastor. Please no fy the rectory if you move. If you never receive a mailing from the parish you are not in our registry; contact us to give us your current informa on.
BECOMING CATHOLIC: We would be most happy to assist those interested in becoming Catholic. Please contact the pastor for informa on.
GETTING INVOLVED: Call the pastor to discuss ways to become ac ve in one or more of our parish ministries.
Father Carl Braschoss, O. Praem., Pastor 215-463-4060 / [email protected]
Sr. Rose Marie Adams, IHM Pastoral Assistant and Director of Rel. Educa on 215-334-2620 / [email protected]
Saturday Vigil Mass ------------------------------ 4:30 pm
Sunday Morning Mass ------------------------- 10:00 am
Daily Mass Schedule -------- 8:00 am (School Chapel)
Holy Day Schedule Vigil: 6:00 pm; Morning Mass: 9:00 am
Saint Gabriel Food Cupboard
Our parish provides food assistance to help our neighbors. It operates out of the lower level of the school hall on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9:00 - 10:30 am. During the summer it is open on Tuesdays & Fridays. Our parishioners are asked to bring non-perishable food items with them to Mass on the first Sunday of the month.
The weekly parish bulle ns can be found on h ps://www.stgabes.org
February 16, 2020 SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
First Reading: Sirach 15:15-20 This passage from Sirach gives strong, unequivocal emphasis to free will in every person. Before each of us is set, sin or virtue, life or death, and each of us are free to choose the one or the other.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10 Paul explains to the Corinthians that there are two different kinds of wisdom — the wisdom of God and the wisdom of the world. The wisdom of God is mysterious, but this wisdom has been revealed “to those who love him” through the Spirit.
Gospel: Matthew 5:17-37 In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells the people he has come to fulfill the law. He speaks strongly against murder and anger, against adultery and lust, and against false oaths and lies. He warns the people that unless their virtue exceeds that of the Pharisees, they “will not enter the kingdom of God.”
Vigil Mass 1041 envelopes 30 Sunday Mass 803 envelopes 31 Mail in 385 envelopes 8 Total $2229 Thank you to those who give to the collection on line
We thank parishioners who attend Mass and contribute to the parish. We also thank those who
have moved away and continue to support the parish
when they can. www.stgabes.org THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
PLEASE CALL THE RECTORY IF YOU ARE NOT RECEIVING YOUR ENVELOPES.
Rice Bowls During Lent God invites us to reach out beyond ourselves and
encounter the needs of all. This Lent, there is an opportunity to do that by using the Rice Bowl to collect money for those who
are in need. Rice Bowls will be blessed and distributed the weekend of February 22 & 23 and on February 26, Ash Wednesday.
SATURDAY, February 15 4:30 PM Louise & George Kelly RB Ray & Pat DeJohn SUNDAY, February 16 10:00 AM Helen McLaughlin RB Mary Dean
MONDAY, February 17 No Mass - Presidents’ Day TUESDAY, February 18 6:00 PM for our brothers & sisters who suffer with the
sickness of addiction. WEDNESDAY, February 19 8:00 AM For the Sweeney Family RB the Sweeney Family THURSDAY, February 20 8:00 AM the Benefactors of the Food Pantry FRIDAY, February 21 8:00 AM Communion Service – No Mass SATURDAY, February 22 4:30 PM John Hess Sr. SUNDAY, February 23 10:00 AM Nancy & Art Barrett RB Jim & Alicia Barrett
February 15 Blessing of Couples 16 Alumni Sunday, Blessing of Couples 17 Presidents’ Day No Mass, the Rectory Office is closed 18 1:00 – 2:00 PM Holy Hour, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PREP 6:00 PM Mass, Testimony, Adoration/Confession, Benediction (no 8:00 AM Mass) Installation of the new Archbishop of Philadelphia. Nelson Perez 22 First Communion retreat-St. Richards Confirmation retreat-Stella Maris Church 23 Baptism Sunday Rite of Sending 25 1:00 Holy Hour, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PREP 26 Ash Wednesday: 9:00 AM Parish Mass in church (no 8:00 Mass) 6:00 PM Mass 28 Soup Supper, 6:30 PM, 7:15 PM Stations of the Cross, 7:50 PM Reflection (optional) 29 Rite of Election at the Cathedral
Godparent Sponsor Registration in the parish
Those who are 18 years or older are no longer under their parents’ registration, but need to register on their own. For those who would like to register at St. Gabriel’s parish, registration information can be found at these locations:
contact [email protected] and we will send you the registration form
retrieve a form on www.stgabes.org under registrations
call the rectory for an appointment 215-463-4060 We will be glad to help you in any way we can.
For tax purposes, anyone who needs to have a report of their donations through the church envelopes or online giving, please contact the rectory.
MEMORIALS
William Hausmann RB Charlie Marstan Carmella Marino RB Dolores Janof We sincerely thank the families and friends who request and make donations to the parish in memory of their loved ones. Masses will be said during the year for the intentions of all those enrolled in the Memorial Fund and those who contribute to the Memorial Fund
WHAT IS YOUR LEGACY? Leaving a Legacy: Please remember St. Gabriel’s Church, 2917 Dickinson St. (our legal title) in your will. Your legacy will help support our mission and allow us to serve future generations. At the time of a funeral please consider requesting donations to be sent to the parish. That gift will have a long range effect for good and your loved one will be remembered in prayer.
Pray for those on the Sick List Grace Curran, April DeMatto. Tony Schriver, Joel Rivera, Cathy O’Brien, Catherine Krecko, Nicole Palandro, Claire Williamson, Donna Tafuri, Christopher Browne, Scott McDowell, Mary Kennedy, Lisa Ruggino, Steven Porter, Ed McCarron, Mary & Ann Bell, Tracy Cotter, Carol Mills, Grace Griffiths, Susan Cullen, Colleen Riddell, Greg Barrett, Brian Berry and for those suffering from addiction, especially young adults Please send us names that you would like to add to the Prayer List
Valentine Blessing for Couples Saturday, February 15, 4:30 PM Mass & Sunday,
February 16, 10:00 AM Mass. Love bears all things, Believes all thing.
Hopes all things. Endures all things. 1Cor. 13
125th Anniversary Events
SAVE THE DATE 125th Anniversary
St. Patrick Celebration March 7, 2020
7-11 PM St. Gabriel Hall
$30 Tickets, purchased at the door Refreshments included
ST. PATRICK DAY PARADE Come show your spirit and
march with the St. Gabriel Family on March 15, at the St. Patrick Day Parade.
Invite friends and family to join you. Contact George Sumner
