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259 WEST 200 NORTH, ST. GEORGE, UTAH 84770—WWW.SAINTGEORGECATHOLICS.COM
September 9, 2018 | 23rd
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saint George Saint George CATHOLIC CHURCH
Rev. Oscar Martin Picos, Pastor Rev. Sébastien Sasa Nganomo Babisayone, Parochial Vicar
MASS SCHEDULE Weekends Saturday....5:00 pm, 7:00 pm (Spanish) Sunday .....9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm
(Spanish) Weekdays Monday - Friday 8:00 am Thursday ............ 7:00 pm (Spanish) First Saturday .... 8:00 am Holy Day of Obligation Masses 8:00 am, 6:00 pm, 8:00 pm (Spanish) Confessions Saturday ............ 3:30 - 4:45 pm Sunday……………7:30 - 8:30 am Or by appointment Baptism Preparation
English: Call 925-989-0510 to register Spanish: 1st & 2nd Sat., 2:00 pm (Scanlan) Baptism English: 4th Saturday at 9:00 am Spanish: 3rd Saturday at 9:00 am Marriage Preparation English: Contact the Parish Office Spanish: Contact a Deacon Anointing of the Sick First Friday during 8:00 am Mass
Call Parish Office for home/hospital
anointing
Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday - Friday......9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Last Friday of the Month, 9:00 am to
Saturday 6:00 am
Mission Churches Mass Schedule Saint Paul’s - Hurricane (171 S. Main) Mass........Every Sunday at 12:30 pm San Pablo Mission - Beryl Junction (721 S. Highway 18) Mass........Every Saturday at 6:00 pm Saint Christopher’s - Kanab (39 West 200 South) Mass...............Sunday at 9:00 am Zion Park - Springdale (Canyon Community Center, 126 Lion Blvd.) SCAP………….....Sundays at 8:00 am Palm Sunday through September 30 Church Office 157 North 200 West P.O. Box 188, St. George, UT 84771 Phone: 435-673-2604 [email protected] Office Hours Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Everyday Stewardship
Recognize God in Your Ordinary Moments
I love watching replays of great sports highlights. Sometimes you see something so
extraordinary that you tell others they have to see it to believe it. The one-handed
catch, the in-the-park home run, and the photo finish are all examples of these
types of moments. They are amazing feats that boggle the mind.
I wonder how many people in biblical times saw Jesus perform miracles and
told others they wouldn't have believed it unless they saw it with their own
eyes. Of course, we believe the stories of his miracles, and we didn't see them
in person. We do believe them, don't we?
There is no television program that features replays of the actual miracles Jesus
performed 2,000 years ago. However, there are miracles every day for the
world to see. Many of those come about by allowing God to work through us.
People are waiting to be healed and fed, and mountains are waiting to be
moved. There might not be a replay for these miracles either. However, people
will be amazed by the power of God. Jesus said we could do these things if we
had faith. Blessed are those who believe but who have not seen. Furthermore,
blessed are those who perform great works with God so that others may see.
La Corresponsabilidad Diaria Reconocer a Dios En Los Momementos Ordinarios
Me encanta ver las repeticiones de los partidos deportivos. A veces veo algo
tan extraordinario que les digo a los demás que tienen que verlo para creerlo.
Estos momentos verdaderamente puede dejar a uno pasmado.
Yo me pregunto cuánta gente en tiempos bíblicos vio a Jesús hacer un milagro
y le dijeron los demás que tenían que verlo para creerlo. Por supuesto, nosotros
creemos en las historias de sus milagros y nunca las hemos visto en persona.
¿Sí las creemos verdaderamente?
No hay un programa de televisión que demuestra repeticiones de los milagros
de Jesús. Sin embargo, sí hay milagros de todos los días para que la gente lo
vea. Muchos de esos milagros se tratan de las personas que permiten que Dios
trabaje dentro de ellos. La gente espera a ser curada o a que le den de comer.
Quizás no habrá una repetición para estos milagros tampoco, pero la gente de
quedara cautivadas por el poder de Dios. Jesús dijo que uno podía lograr estos
si tenía fe. Benditos sean los que han creído y que no han visto. Es más,
benditos sean los que hacen cosas grandes con Dios para que los demás vean.
~Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS
An international Catholic speaker and writer, Mr. Welliver will facilitate our
2018 Parish Mission in November.
STEWARDSHIP / CORRESPONSABILIDAD
Gratitude in Action: Our Way of Life / Gratitud en Acción: Nuestra forma de Vida
“Grace is an inward, supernatural help or gift that God
bestows on human beings for the good of the
soul.” (Dictionary of the Liturgy by Rev. Jovian P. Lang,
OFM)
“‘My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect
in weakness.’ I will rather boast most gladly of my
weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell
with me.” 2 COR 12:9
Weakness, in the view of our society, may be unacceptable,
not a quality chosen to embrace. Most will not admit being
weak, nor boast of it. If we understood “the power of
Christ” dwelling in us and believed in its strength, perhaps
we would pray for God’s grace to enter and provide that
strength.
Saint Paul always offered grace and peace to those he
encountered. God’s gifts of grace and peace equip us to
meet each day with unparalleled strength and
determination.
Armed with grace and peace, Stewards accept God’s will
throughout life, in all circumstances, despite doubts or
concerns. We possess the confidence and strength to do
what God commands. He not only calls us; he provides for
our journey.
“The wonderful thing is saying yes and accepting God’s
grace. We could say no and walk away. But when we say
yes and go forward, great and wonderful things will
happen. It takes courage in the midst of fear, but you do it
with the grace of God.
–Father Mychal Judge”1
Our many gifts and talents can afford us direction on our
earthly journey. However, our use of these gifts and
exercise of our many talents are usually hampered by our
human weaknesses. Our ability to recognize the path we
are on and avoid or overcome the obstacles on that path is
often obstructed by our human tendency to doubt or
question. We place trust in ourselves rather than God.
Why not turn to our Blessed Mother who exemplifies pure
faith, hope and love and who never hesitated to say “yes”
to God?
“Mary completes the waiting hope of the women of the
Old Testament, and she guides us on our own path as we
find, not only who we are in Jesus, but all the possibilities
of who we can be if we allow him to draw near to us and
transform us with grace and mercy.”2
1Faith Under Fire by Matthew Archbold 2Who Does He Say You Are? by Colleen C. Mitchell
⁓Carole Drake, Director
Stewardship and Engagement
"La gracia es una ayuda o un don sobrenatural que Dios
otorga a los seres humanos por el bien del
alma" (Diccionario de la Liturgia del Rev. Jovian P.
Lang, OFM)
"'Mi gracia es suficiente para ti, porque el poder se
perfecciona en la debilidad.' Prefiero presumir con
mucho gusto de mis debilidades, para que el poder de
Cristo more conmigo". 2 COR 12:9
La debilidad, en la opinión de nuestra sociedad, puede
ser inaceptable, no una cualidad elegida para acoger. La
mayoría no admitirá ser débil, ni se jactará de ello. Si
entendiéramos "el poder de Cristo" morando en nosotros
y creyendo en su fortaleza, quizás oremos para que la
gracia de Dios entre y brinde esa fortaleza.
San Pablo siempre ofreció gracia y paz a aquellos que
encontró. Los dones de gracia y paz de Dios nos equipan
para cumplir cada día con fuerza y determinación sin
paralelo.
Armados con gracia y paz, los corresponsables aceptan
la voluntad de Dios a lo largo de la vida, en todas las
circunstancias, a pesar de las dudas o inquietudes.
Poseemos la confianza y la fuerza para hacer lo que Dios
ordena. Él no solo nos llama; él provee para nuestro
viaje.
"Lo maravilloso es decir que sí y aceptar la gracia de
Dios. Podríamos decir que no y alejarnos. Pero cuando
decimos que sí y avanzamos, cosas grandiosas y
maravillosas sucederán. Requiere coraje en medio del
miedo, pero lo haces con la gracia de Dios.
-Father Mychal Judge"1
Nuestros muchos dones y talentos pueden
proporcionarnos dirección en nuestro viaje terrenal. Sin
embargo, nuestro uso de estos dones y el ejercicio de
nuestros muchos talentos generalmente se ven
obstaculizados por nuestras debilidades humanas.
Nuestra capacidad humana de dudar o cuestionar nos
obstruye la capacidad de reconocer el camino que
seguimos y de evitar o superar los obstáculos en ese
camino. Ponemos confianza en nosotros mismos en
lugar de confiar en Dios.
¿Por qué no recurrir a nuestra Santísima Madre que
ejemplifica la fe pura, la esperanza y el amor y que
nunca dudó en decir "sí" a Dios?
"María completa la esperanza de las mujeres del
Antiguo Testamento, y nos guía en nuestro propio
camino al encontrar, no solo quiénes somos en Jesús,
sino todas las posibilidades de quién podemos ser si le
permitimos acercarse a nosotros y transfórmanos con
gracia y misericordia" 2.
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
We are one community nourished and transformed by the Eucharist.
As the body of Christ, we are led by the Holy Spirit to know, love and serve God and one another.
Somos una comunidad alimentada y transformada por la Eucaristía.
Como cuerpo de Cristo, somos guiados por el Espíritu Santo, para conocer, amar y servir a Dios y unos a otros.
Pastor’s Message by Father Oscar Martin Picos
The 23rd
Sunday in Ordinary Time / 23° Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
El Evangelio de hoy nos cuenta una curación milagrosa
que Jesús hace a un sordo tartamudo.
La sordera es la incapacidad de interpretar sonoramente lo
que nos rodea. La mudez es la incapacidad de expresar
sonoramente lo que sentimos en lo más íntimo de
nosotros. Oír y hablar se repite una y otra vez en toda la
Escritura. Unas veces es el ser humano quien escucha y
otro Dios quien habla y viceversa. El oír y hablar son
dos pasos de un mismo ejercicio: tener al otro en cuenta
y tenernos a nosotros en cuenta.
Creo que el ser humano actual se mueve en estos dos
niveles, en el oír y en el hablar. Cada vez vemos más
personas que dicen que no tienen quién les escuche y no
encuentran con quien hablar. No me refiero a ese
lenguaje coloquial diario, sino a lo profundo que hay en
nuestra alma. Hoy todavía nos rodean muchos sordos y
mudos. Continúa la Palabra diciéndonos que Jesús miró
al cielo, suspiró y dijo: ¡Ábrete! Eleva su mirada al cielo
para mostrar que su ayuda había de venir de Dios. Trajo
la curación a los cuerpos pero también trajo la salvación
de las almas, con ello empezó una nueva creación.
Este sordomudo es la humanidad entera, son los más
pobres y débiles de nuestra sociedad. Sé perfectamente
que esto no entra en los cánones actuales del
consumismo que nos rodea. Nunca he visto un anuncio
por televisión que me invite a ser el más pobre, o
dejarme hacer por Dios. Todo lo contrario. Me invita a
ser el más guapo, el más listo, el mejor vestido, con el
mejor coche, el mejor cuerpo... Estas son nuestras
soledades, nuestros silencios y nuestro vacío. Creemos
que tenemos mucho y resulta que a la larga nos damos
cuenta que las grandes preguntas de nuestra vida siguen
ahí sin respuesta, y, lo que aún es más terrible, ya ni
siquiera sabemos formular bien esas preguntas. Nuestra
torpeza interior nos despista del auténtico camino donde
están las respuestas.
El sordo es quien no percibe una Palabra que es capaz
de sanar y salvar. El sordomudo muchas veces somos tú
y yo...
Today's Gospel tells us of Jesus’ miraculous
healing of a deaf man with a speech
impediment.
Deafness is the condition of being unable to
hear. A speech impediment is a defect in a
person's speech, such as a stammer. Hearing
and speaking are the two basic aspects of verbal
communication, the way people share information and
feelings by talking to each other.
Hearing and speaking pervade the Scriptures. A mortal
speaks and God listens; God speaks and mortals sometimes
listen and other times fail to hear, understand or follow the
Word of the Lord.
Today we are surrounded by the deaf and dumb. Many people
feel they have no one to listen to them or talk to them. They
may communicate in colloquial language or exchange emails,
texts or tweets about mundane matters, but they are unable to
express what is in the depth of their soul or to understand
others’ innermost thoughts, needs and feelings.
The Word tells us that Jesus touched the deaf-mute’s ears
and tongue, looked up to heaven, sighed and said “Open!”
and immediately the man’s ears were opened, his speech
impediment was removed, and he spoke plainly. Jesus raised
His eyes to heaven to show that His help came from God.
He not only healed the deaf-mute’s physical affliction, but
also opened his ears to the Word of God. With that, a new
creation began.
This deaf-mute represents the whole of humanity, unable to
perceive a Word that is capable of healing and saving us.
The deaf mute is you and I.
This Gospel does not fit into the current canons of
consumerism that surround us. We never see ads on TV that
invite us to be the poorest or humblest or most open. Quite
the opposite. The marketeers invite us to be the most
handsome, the smartest, the best dressed, with the best car
and the best body, superior and closed to others. If we listen
to their message instead of the Word of God, we will have
only solitude, silence and emptiness. We might believe that
we have a lot, but in the end we will have nothing. The most
important questions of our lives will remain unanswered;
indeed, we may not even know how to formulate those
questions. To do so, we must open our ears and our hearts to
our Lord and His saving grace.
Sacerdotes Diocesanos - Fondo de Retiro
El próximo fin de semana, la segunda colecta
será para el Fondo de Retiro de los Sacerdotes
Diocesanos. Gracias por ayudar a la dignidad de
su jubilación.
EVENTS and MASS INTENTIONS Please visit our website for more announcements or email us at [email protected] for questions or submissions.
JOSEFINA RAMIREZ
Our Sanctuary Candle
burns this week in memory of
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday 9/8
5:00 pm Esther Alexandrowicz All military service personnel, living and deceased
7:00 pm (Spanish) Pro Populo
Sunday 9/9
9:00 am Darren Schwarz
11:00 am Matthew Smith by Mom and Dad
1:00 pm (Spanish) Pro Populo
Monday 9/10
8:00 am Karen Christien by Hurtado Family
Tuesday 9/11
8:00 am Jim Fitzpatrick
Wednesday 9/12
8:00 am Mike Mason by Lenore
Catherine McClurg by Friend
Thursday 9/13
8:00 am Ruth Nelson by Jim & Maggie
7:00 pm (Spanish) Pro Populo
Friday 9/14
8:00 am Margie Estrada by Julia
PARISH EVENTS Monday 7:00 pm RCIA Scanlan, FL2
7:00 pm Holy Hour Hurricane
10:00 am Everyday God (begins Sept 17) Scanlan, FL2
Tuesday 9:00 am Marian Hour
12-4 pm Bridge Group Kuzy
7:00 pm Neo Catechumenal Way Church
7:00 pm CCD (Sept - May) Scanlan FL2
Confirmation Classes (Sept –May) Scanlan FL2
First Tuesday
6:30 pm Women’s Group (begins Sept 11) Kuzy
6:30 pm Knights of Columbus (begins Sept 11) Kuzy, FL2
Second Tuesday
1:30 pm Mass at Veterans Home, Ivins 160N 200E
Wednesday
10:30 am Bible Study Scanlan, FL3
12:00 pm Bulletin Deadline (11 days prior to publication)
6:30 pm Holy Spirit Prayer Group Kuzy, FL2
7:00 pm Clases Bíblicas Scanlan, FL3
7:00 pm Holy Hour & Benediction
Thursday 9:00 am Way of the Cross of the Unborn
7:00 pm Youth Group Kuzy, FL2
Second Thursday
1:30 pm Mass at Sterling Court, St. George 324N 1680E
Third Thursday
6:30 pm 4th Degree K of C (Sept - June) Kuzy, FL2
Friday 7:00 pm Holy Hour, Spanish
First Friday 8:00 am Anointing of the Sick at Mass
Last Friday
9:00 am Eucharistic Adoration begins
Saturday 7:00 pm Neo Catechumenal Way Church
First Saturday
8:00 am Mass in Honor of Our Lady
9:15 am Walk for Life (Oct-May) Bluff & 600S
After last Friday 6:00 am Eucharistic Adoration ends with Mass
First Weekend
At all Masses - Renovation Fund Collection
Third Weekend
At all Masses - K of C Food Drive
Sunday 9:00 am CCD (Sept - May) Scanlan, FL2
11:00 am CCD (Sept - May Scanlan, FL2
5:00 pm Rosary
First Weekend
At all Masses - Renovation Fund Collection
Third Weekend
At all Masses - K of C Food Drive
Sunday: Is 35:4-7a/Ps 146:7, 8-9, 9-10 [1b]/Jas 2:1-5/Mk 7:31-37
Monday: 1 Cor 5:1-8/Ps 5, 5-6, 7, 12 [9]/Lk 6:6-11
Tuesday: 1 Cor 6:1-11/Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b [cf. 4]/Lk 6:12-19
Wednesday: 1 Cor 7:25-31/Ps 45:11-12, 14-15, 16-17 [11]/Lk 6:20-26
Thursday: 1 Cor 8:1b-7, 11-13/Ps 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 23-24 [24b]/Lk 6:27-38
Friday: Nm 21:4b-9/Ps 78:1-2, 34-35, 36-37, 38 [cf. 7b]/Phil 2:6-11/Jn 3:13-17
Saturday: 1 Cor 10:14-22/Ps 116:12-13, 17-18 [17]/Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35
Next Sunday Is 50:5-9a/Ps 116:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 [9]/Jas 2:14-18/Mk 8:27-35
Weekly Collection Report
Collection (8/26)…..…..….............................$ 9,694
Capital Improvement Project (July)
Renovation and Improvement Fund ........ $255,711
Renovation Fund Collections …………... $ 4,090
LOOKING AHEAD
Sept 10 RCIA begins 7:00 pm, Scanlan FL2
Sept 10 Fight the New Drug—Pornography, a special
presentation, 7:00-8:00 pm, Kuzy Hall
Sept 17 “Everyday God” begins 10:00 am, Scanlan FL2
Sept 18 SGCWG Luncheon, Harmons Santa Clara, 1:00 pm
Sept 22 A Taste of Carmel: Carmelite Spirituality and
YOU, 2:30 pm, Scanlan FL2
Oct 20 Thrift Store Fall Festival
ANNOUNCEMENTS and REPORTS Please visit our website for more announcements or email us at [email protected] for questions or submissions.
Scripture Readings for the Week of September 9 ©Liturgical
Publications Inc.
“Everyday God” Retreat Monday, September 17
10:00-12:00 noon Scanlan FL2
Fight the New Drug - Pornography
Different from any other
time in history, people are
experiencing the side-effects
of widespread pornography.
Pornography is more
accepted, accessible, afford-
able, and anonymous than
ever before. Today we see a
generation of people indulging in pornography, unaware
of its harmful effects. The general public at large remains
disconnected from the overwhelming research detailing
the highly addictive nature of pornography and its
damaging effects on individuals, relationships, and society.
Saint George Catholic Church is hosting a national
speaker, Parker Hymas, from Fight the New
Drug, Monday, September 10, Kuzy Hall from 7:00 to
8:00 pm. You will have an opportunity to ask questions,
learn how to bring the topic up, what to ask, what to say,
etc. It is a presentation for everyone, adults of all ages,
come as a family, and children 11 and up are welcome. Saint Therese Gift Shop
We are now OPEN during the week starting Tuesday,
September 4. Come in and look around at the variety of
once loved items which have been donated by fellow
Parishioners. We also have a variety of Holy Cards,
Crucifixes, Statues, Children's books, Rosaries, Auto
Devotionals, and much more. If you don't see what you
need, I would be happy to see if I can special order the
item(s) through my catalogs.
Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm and after
all weekend Masses.
Contact: Sharon Rawlins at 435-688-1948
Parish Mission
November 11-13
Facilitated by Tracy Earl Welliver
Diocesan Priests - Retirement Fund
Next weekend, the second collection will be for the
Diocesan Priests Retirement Fund. Thank you for
assisting in the dignity of their retirement and in
honoring their lives of service.
Rectory…………..673-7354
Pastor ........................ Rev. Oscar Martin Picos
Parochial Vicar ......... Rev. Sébastien Sasa Nganomo Babisayone
Office……………..673-2604 ([email protected])
Business Manager ..... Don Drake
Secretary ................... Sandra Tellez
Bookkeeper ............... Barbara Harrison
Deacons
Rigoberto Aguirre ......................628-9107
Rogaciano Tellez ........................652-9219 Baptismal Preparation Registration (English) Judy Coryell…………………....925-989-0510—call to register
Director of Stewardship and Engagement Carole Drake…………668-9202 ([email protected])
Religious Education/Youth Group/Newman Club...673-2604
Jill Luttrell ................. [email protected]
Website……………...saintgeorgecatholics.com
Website Email……[email protected]
Online Giving……saintgeorgecatholics.com (online giving link)
Bulletin Ministry…[email protected]
Thrift Store………….673-1029
Maintenance………...Call Office (673-2604)
ANNOUNCEMENTS and EVENTS
Parish Thrift Store
Can you donate a few hours of your time? The Thrift
Store has a need in our receiving area, and for stockers
and drivers. It’s a great way to support our church and
make new friends. Call Jackie or Diane, 435-673-1029.
Tienda de Regalos Santa Teresita
Ahora estamos ABIERTOS durante la semana
comenzando el martes, 4 de septiembre de 2018. Pase y
mire la variedad de artículos de segunda mano, que han
sido donados por otros feligreses. También tenemos una
variedad de tarjetas Sagradas, Crucifijos, Estatuas, Libros
infantiles, Rosarios, Devociones automotrices y mucho
más. Si no ves lo que necesitas estaremos más que feliz
de ver si puedo hacer un pedido especial de los artículos a
través de mis catálogos.
Horario: martes a viernes, de 10:00 am a 2:00 pm y
después de todas las Misas del fin de semana.
Contacto: Sharon Rawlins al 435-688-1948
Lucha Contra la Nueva Droga – Pornografía
A diferencia de cualquier otro momento en la historia, las
personas están experimentando los efectos secundarios de
la pornografía generalizada. La pornografía es más
aceptada, accesible, asequible y anónima que nunca. Hoy
vemos una generación de personas que se entregan a la
pornografía, sin darse cuenta de sus efectos dañinos. El
público en general permanece desconectado de la
abrumadora investigación que detalla la naturaleza
altamente adictiva de la pornografía y sus efectos dañinos
en los individuos, las relaciones y la sociedad.
La Iglesia Católica de Saint George está presentando a un
orador nacional, Parker Hymas, de Fight the New Drug,
el lunes 10 de septiembre, Kuzy Hall de 7:00 a 8:00 pm.
Tendrás la oportunidad de hacer preguntas, aprender a
plantear el tema, qué preguntar, qué decir, etc. Es una
presentación para todos, adultos de todas las edades,
vengan en familia y los niños de 11 años en adelante son
bienvenidos.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
For those who feel the stirring of faith and
curiosity in their heart...RCIA or the
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process by
which the community initiates into its midst non-
baptized adults, baptized adults from another faith
seeking communion with the Catholic Church, and
those preparing for full initiation through the
Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. RCIA is
primarily a journey of faith that begins with wondering,
asking and seeking; continues through hearing God’s
word, studying, discussing, and praying; and leads to a
commitment through the sacraments of initiation to a life
of faith and love in communion with Catholics throughout
the world.
We meet every Monday night, 7:00 pm, Scanlan FL2.
Please contact Judy Coryell (925-786-0257) with any
questions.
Knights of Columbus
FOOD COLLECTION
next weekend
We always need canned meats, cereal,
pancake mix and syrup, cooking oil, and mayonnaise.
Size 3 and 4 diapers are also appreciated.
Support the
Parish Food
Pantry
Caballeros de Colón-—Recogida de Alimentos—el próximo fin de semana
Siempre necesitamos carnes enlatadas, cereal, mezcla de panqueques, miel, aceite de cocinar y mayonesa. Pañales tamaño 3 y 4 son también muy agradecidos.
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