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November 24, 2019

Christ the King

CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE

First Reading: 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Samuel describes how all the tribes of Israel went to David in Hebron and said they were his bone and his flesh and it was he who led them back to Israel. The Lord told David he would be a shepherd to His people. David made an agreement with the elders and was anointed king.

Second Reading: Colossians 1:12-20 Paul explains to the Colossians that God has made them fit to share in the inheritance of the holy ones in light and that through the Son we have redemption and forgiveness of sin. He describes Jesus as the image of the invisible God, the head of the church and in Him all things hold together. Gospel: Luke 23:35-43 Jesus is mocked by the crowd as he hung on the cross. Above him was an inscription that read “This is the king of the Jews.” One of the men being crucified with Jesus tells Him to save them and Himself, while the other asks that he be remembered when Jesus is in his kingdom. Jesus said in reply, “Amen I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” ©2000 Bon Venture Services, Inc.

The Collection fr November 9 & 10, 2019

Vigil Mass 407 envelopes 26 Sunday Mass 775 envelopes 34 Mail in 175 envelopes 4 Total $ 2320 hank you to those who gave 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.

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! PLEASE CALL THE RECTORY IF YOU ARE NOT RECEIVING YOUR ENVELOPES.

SATURDAY, November 23 4:30 PM Intentions of Pat DeJohn SUNDAY, November 24 10:00 –Marianna Leoni Carbin RB Jen Carbin MONDAY, November 25 8:00 – Marie Noreik Smith RB Marie’s family TUESDAY, November 26 8:00 AM Frank McKenna RB Vera Nescentino WEDNESDAY, November 27 9:00 School Mass No 8:00 Mass 9:00 AM Margaret Foy RB Leo & Deborah Hasson THURSDAY, November 28 Thanksgiving Day The rectory is closed 9:00 AM Maria Elizabeth Robb RB Maria Robb FRIDAY, November 29 8:00 AM No Mass the rectory is closed SATURDAY, November 30 4:30 PM Joseph A. Caristo RB Rita Caristo and family SUNDAY, December 1 10:00 –Debbie O’Callaghan RB Kay O’Callaghan

The rosary will be prayed every Saturday at 4:00 PM. Please join us and pray for the many special intentions of your family, the parish, our community and our world.

November Month of praying for those who have gone before us 23 & 24 Giving Trees for the Bethesda House and for children will be available 24 The feast of Christ the King 26 1:00 Holy Hour, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PREP 27 9:00 School Mass in church, no 8:00 Mass 28 9:00 Thanksgiving Mass; Youth Group will provide the music and liturgical ministers 27, 28 The rectory office is closed

December 3. 1:00 Holy Hour, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PREP, 125th Anniversary Committee meeting-7 PM in the rectory 9. The celebration of the Immaculate Conception 9:00 AM Mass. There will be no vigil Sunday evening. Thr rectory is closed on December 8. 14. 9:00 AM volunteers are needed to clean the church. 15. Alumnni Sunday 17. 1:00 Holy Hour, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PREP Mass, 6:30 PM Adoration and 7 PM Mass

Prayer for the Revitalization of Saint Gabriel Parish

Lord, renew me, my family, and our parish in faith, hope, and love. Anoint us with the power of your Holy Spirit, to be transformed into your image, and to be your healing presence in Grays Ferry. Please join us at Saturday evening or Sunday Mass and help St. Gabe’s to become stronger and a more visible sign of God’s presence in our neighborhood.

LIGHT A CANDLE Send the name of the person or intention to the rectory. Sanctuary Candle will burn for one week for your special intention. St. Gabriel Church: For the souls in Purgatory, especially those who have no one to pray for them. St. Gabriel Chapel: For The youth of our parish

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.

Join us for Adoration every Tuesdays, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM in the church

We will post the honorees each month in the bulletin and the names will be on display in church for a month. Please remember them in your prayers. Email myangel1134@aol.com and for more information about how to participate in the Great Day Club.

WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD?

THE MILLAY CLUB, the Alumni Association of Neumann-

Goretti High School 82ndAnnual Communion Breakfast, Penns Landing Caterers -

Sunday, Dec.1, 2019 - Mass 9:00 AM Guest Speaker – Michael Chitwood, Chief of Police, Upper

Darby, Class of ‘61 Bishop Neumann

Tickets are $40, call 215-389-0925 or email millayclub@gmail.com. Visit millayclub.org

MEMORIALS We sincerely thank the families and friends who request and make donations to the parish in memory of their loved ones. Rosemarie Gibson-Kruc RB the Moran family, The McLaughlin Family, The McGowan Family

Masses will be said during the year for the intentions of all those who contribute to the Memorial Fund

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 and for those suffering from addiction, especially young adults Please send us names that you would like to add to the Prayer List

Discussion on the book, Rejoice, will take place on after the Sunday 10:00 Mass from 11:15 – 12:30 on the following Sundays during Advent: December 1, 8, 15, 22. The book is

$5.00. We hope that you will be able to participate.

15 WEEK-CLUB WINNERS DATE NO. WINNER SELLER 11/05 250 Tug McGraw G. Sumner 11/06 497 No Winner 11/07 215 No Winner 11/08 357 No Winner 11/09 572 No Winner 11/10 168 Jack Redding M. Combs 11/11 955 No Winner Checks for 15 Week Club winners are written out on Tuesdays, only. Tickets are still available.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR Annual Hank Clinton Memorial Basketball

Tournament will be held on Saturday, November 30th from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Players and spectators are encourage to attend. Donation is $25.00 which includes tee shirt and refreshments.....All

proceeds benefit the St. Gabriel Gym Fund.

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