66 E. Maplewood St. Oracle, AZ 85623-6148 Phone: (520) 896-2708
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66 E. Maplewood St. Oracle, AZ 85623-6148 Phone: (520) 896-2708
St. Helen Roman Catholic Parish - Oracle 66 E. Maplewood St. Oracle, AZ 85623-6148 Phone: (520) 896-2708 FAX: (520) 896-2631 Visit our Website: http://www.sthelenparishoracle.org To add, change or contribute information for the website please contact the Parish Office at St. Helen’s e-mail address: [email protected] SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 , 2013 THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Ambrose O. Nwohu.…………………………………………………………………………..520-896-2708 Parish Secretary& Compliance Representative: GloriaAcosta ……………………………………………………520-896-2708 Parish Office Hours: Tuesday – Friday……………………………………………..…..…………….…..………….9 a.m.-2 p.m. Priest: Tuesday - Friday…………….…..………………………………………………….9:30 a.m. - 12 noon & 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Director of Religious Education: Mary Telles: Wednesday………………………………………………………..520-896-2708 MASS SCHEDULE Saturday (Mass of Anticipation)……………………………………………………….……...…………………………….5 p.m. Sunday………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………….8 a.m. & 10 a.m. Monday thru Friday……...……………….…………………………………………..............................................................8 a.m. First Friday of the Month Anointing of the Sick and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament…………………………......8 a.m. All Holy Days of Obligation………………………………………..……………………........................................9 a.m. & 7 p.m. Pray the Rosary…………………………………………………………………..…………………….1/2 hour before each Mass Parish Board of Directors Rev. Msgr. Ambrose O. Nwohu, President Manuel Navarro, Treasurer Teresa Kern, Secretary Most Rev. Gerald F. Kicanas, D.D. Rev. Msgr. Albert I. Schifano ********SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION********* Marriage Preparation Diocesan regulations require that you see a priest at least four months before your wedding date. Baptismal Preparation Please call for arrangements at least two months prior to the date of Baptism. Baptisms are scheduled for the third weekend of each month. Reconciliation/Confession Saturday from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Any other time by appointment. Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 16, 2014 Blessed are you who fear the LORD. — Psalm 128:1a GET READY The Letters of Paul to the Thessalonians are among his earliest writings, and are driven by his belief and the belief of the entire early Christian community that the return of Christ was imminent. Therefore, to devote time or attention to anything else was foolish. As time progressed, this fervor receded a bit. Today we may wonder, when we hear these readings about the coming end-times, if we should take them to heart. What should we do when we hear that the day of the Lord will come upon us “like a thief at night”? (1 Thessalonians 5:2) Does this mean we are to stop our long-range goal-setting, get rid of our yearly calendars and planners, or stop putting money in the college education fund? Of course not. What it does mean is that we need to change our lives, living like children of the light and illuminating the world around us with the light of the gospel. Then, on that day, when the details of our daily living become unimportant, we will be ready to find our peace and security in Christ Jesus. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Deadline for bulletin announcements is 2 p.m. on Tuesday. MASS INTENTIONS Offered for our beloved dead as well as our living ones. May the souls of our faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Saturday, November 15 – 5 p.m. - +Felipa G. Felix by Family Sunday, November 16 – 10 a.m. - +Sandoval & Self Family by Mary Castillo VOCATIONS CRUCIFIX At each Mass, the family taking the crucifix should designate another family to carry the crucifix home the following week. Please return the crucifix before the beginning of each Mass. INFANT BAPTISMS Instructions for infant Baptisms are on the first and third Thursday of the month (after initial registration) at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Hall. It is mandatory that parents and Godparents attend. Sanctuary Lamp 11/8 &11/9, 2014 November 2014 Parish Offertory – $1,102.00 , 2014 Please stop by the parish office to reserve dates for the Sanctuary Lamp. The Sanctuary Lamp may be reserved by more than one person for the same dates. Thank you and God bless you for your generosity. PLEASE PRAY FOR Ill and/or homebound: Rico Guerrero, James Davis, Fr. Blasé Meyers, Boots Stewart, Dora Chavez, Lynne Cunningham, Andrea Marie Smith, Mary Maldonado, Tony T. Diaz, Leslie Scoville, Sammy Pacheco, Felix Marquez, Dorothy Hidalgo, Corina Diaz, Mollie Clark, Hailey (Candelaria) Lugo, Madison Harper, Michael Hilimire, Bea Marquez Our Service Men & Women: Nathan Jackson, Manny Navarro, David Navarro Faithful Departed: Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord and may perpetual light shine upon them ***Please help keep our prayer list current. To add someone to the prayer list, please call the parish office. Names will remain on the list for 2 months. If you wish someone to remain on the list for an extended period, please contact the parish office.*** Bishop Kicanas’ Monday Morning Memo is an informative update on events taking place in the diocese and what the bishop’s busy schedule consists of each week. You can read the weekly memo by visiting the diocesan website; www.diocesetucson.org or by requesting a copy from St. Helen Parish Office. If you have something you want to publicize in the bishop’s memo, please e-mail it to [email protected] or send it to his attention c/o Monday Memo at the Pastoral Center, 111 S. Church Avenue, P.O. Box 31, Tucson, AZ 85702. NOVEMBER 2014 CALENDAR Every First Friday – 8 a.m.- Anointing of the Sick and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Holy Days of Obligation – Masses 9 a.m. & 7 p.m. Adult Formation (Scripture) Classes with Msgr. Ambrose – Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Choir Practice – Saturdays, 9 a.m. Our Lady’s Prayer Group – Thursdays after 8 a.m. Mass Finance Committee – Every 3rd Thursday – 6:30 p.m. Parish Council – As announced Liturgy Committee – As announced Caregivers Support Group – Every 1st & 3rd Wed. – 10 a.m. Second collection for Building Fund - Every first weekend of the month . Parish Maintenance Second Collection six times/year. St. Helen Offices & Ministries Parish Council Chairman – Frank Pierson Finance Council Chairman – Manny Navarro Compliance Representative – Gloria Acosta Liturgy/Bereavement - Mary Buzan Choir Director – Ellie Brown Religious Education 1st & 2nd Grades 3rd Grade (1st Communion) 4th & 5th Grades ` 6th Grade 7th, 8th Grades Confirmation Class Mary Buzan Debbie Gutierrez Janice Vigil Margo Padilla Allison Lapa Mary & Tony Telles 896-2955 896-2469 896-2708 730-4701 896-3530 730-470 896-2711 896-2676 241-4793 896-2148 896-9031 Social Justice – Mary Ellen Kazda 896-2955 St. Helen’s Food Bank – Helen Alvarez 404-4817 Knights of Columbus – Johnnie Seballos 896-2589 Cursillo Movement Leaders – Mary & Tony Telles 896-9031 Adult Catechesis – Msgr. Ambrose O. Nwohu 896-2708 Carlos Ruiz – Maintenance 896-2629 Kitchen Angels Church Cleaning/Furnishings/Environmental Design (Volunteers needed) TOGETHER WE ARE SAVING CATHOLIC EDUCATION! Arizona’s Catholic Tuition Support Organization (CTSO) wants to “thank” all the parishioners that have supported Catholic education, and ask you to renew your support to the students in our Catholic Schools through CTSO. Brochures are available or visit www.ctso-tucson.org to make an online contribution. Together we are saving Catholic education…and it does not cost you a dime! V0 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SUNDAY MORNING SOCIALS 2014 SECOND COLLECTIONS (*Diocesan) November 15 & 16 – Priests’ Retirement* December 6 & 7 – St. Helen Building Fund December 27 & 28 – St. Helen Maintenance Envelopes for PARISH special collections in the rack back of the church. Magnificat Periodicals Available in the Parish Office November periodical is now available - $4. Call to reserve your copy FOOD DRIVE SPONSORED BY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The Knights of Columbus will be collecting Food for the Tri-Community Food Bank from now until November 23. Look for bags in the back of the church, or bring your own. Last year, you helped the Knights collect over a half ton of food, as well as make cash donations to this local charity. First Catholic Men’s Conference in Tucson Entitled Men of Faith: Live. Learn. Lead. Saturday, November 22, 2014 from 8 am - 4 pm at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 8650 N. Shannon Road, Tucson. Catholic men will be inspired and renewed in their Catholic faith. Featuring presentations by Bishop Emeritus Ricardo Ramirez of Las Cruces, and Peter Herbeck of Renewal Ministries. Musician & Composer Tom Booth as musical guest with TV Sportscaster Damien Alameda as Master of Ceremonies. Also challenging testimonials from local men, opportunities to receive the Sacrament of Confession. Mass will be celebrated by M. Rev. Gerald F. Kicanas, D.D., Bishop of Tucson. Cost is $30.00 and includes lunch. More information posted on bulletin board. FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR ALL PARISHIONERS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 AFTER 10 A.M. MASS A Missionary Group from the Holy Land will be here Saturday & Sunday, November 29 & 30 after the masses to sell their religious olive wood articles. There will be an assortment of affordably priced gifts. Proceeds raised from the sale of these articles will benefit Christians in the Holy Land. Holidays are approaching and there are families in our community who need our help. Please do what you can. Our Food Pantry needs supplies of non-perishable food items. If you know of any family who needs help please call 896-2540. All information will be held strictly confidential. Monetary donations are also gratefully accepted. “St. Helen Saints” David Alvarado, Jonah Altamirano, Augustine Westrope, Mia & Andrew Gutierrez, Lily German, Jasmine Goga, Sebastian Pinedo, Sienna Sosa, Bricin Ramos, Giselle Goga. Thanks to all who participated in the Saints Day Celebration. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ANNOUNCEMENTS Echoes of Faith Catechist Formation Monday, November 17 – 6:30 p.m. Classes open to all interested in learning & growing in faith. “The Catechist is one who guards the memory of God and who knows how to awaken it in others.” Pope Francis TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The woman who fears the LORD is to be praised (Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31). Psalm — Blessed are those who fear the Lord (Psalm 128). Second Reading — Brothers and sisters, you are children of the light (1 Thessalonians 5:1-6). Gospel — Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities (Matthew 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21]). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THEserpent, WEEKthey lived (Numbers 21:4b-9). ent looked at the bronze Monday: Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-4, Lk 18:35-43 Psalm — Do not forget the works of the6;Lord! (Psalm 78). Tuesday: Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 19:1-10, Second Reading — Christ Jesus, though he was in theor,form of (for theequality memorial of God the Dedication) God, did not regard with something to be grasped Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33 (Philippians 2:6-11). Wednesday: Rv 4:1-11; Ps 150:1b-6; Lk 19:11-28 Gospel — God so loved the world that he gave his only Son so Thursday: 5:1-10;might Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b;life Lk (John 19:41-44 that those whoRvbelieve have eternal 3:13-17). Friday: Rv 10:8-11; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: Rv 11:4-12; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23:1-3, 5-6; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22:15-21 Monday: St. Elizabeth of Hungary, religious; died 1231 at age twenty-four; wife of Louis IV of Thuringia and mother of three; as a widow, she became a Franciscan tertiary, dedicated to the needs of the poor and the sick; canonized only four years after her death; patroness of the Franciscan Third Order and of Catholic charities. Tuesday: Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss. Peter and Paul St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, virgin, USA; died 1852 at age eighty-three at St. Charles, Missouri; from Grenoble; founded the first American house of the Religious of the Sacred Heart; opened the first American free school west of the Mississippi; known for her courage and desire to serve Native Americans, esp. the Patawatomi who called her the “woman who prays always.” Friday: The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Saturday: St. Cecilia, virgin, martyr; died 3 rd c.?; known from her legendary Passio, a poem which exalts Christian song of God in her heart. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION All Christians in both East and West embraced the care of the sick as essential to church life. In the West, the importance of the visit of the priest is stressed, while in the East, the sick person is brought to the church for a full Liturgy of the Word. Some, such as the Armenians, even call it the “Ritual of the Lamp,” since the oil is poured out of the lamp by which the Word is read. This may be why Eastern Christians sometimes anoint the sick with this oil, since the trip to church might kill them. Our tradition in the West also unfolded in monasteries, where it was possible for infirm monks to be attended with a full and beautifully consoling liturgy. In 950 the monks of St. Alban’s Abbey in Mainz produced a ceremonial book that was instantly a pastoral hit everywhere. There were two lengthy rituals for the sick, one an extended vigil, and the other a liturgy of anointing that included Communion under both species. While this ritual was a house formula for monks, it is easy to see how monks who had the care of parishes desired to serve their parishioners in a similar way. The first form included the chanting of penitential psalms, and the second form required a confession beforehand. Both forms included a laying on of hands, which everyone understood as being an essential part of penance. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Diocese of Tucson … happenings around the diocese The following are employment opportunities currently available in the Diocese of Tucson. To view the job descriptions and information on how to apply, persons interested should refer to www.diocesetucson.org (Employment Opportunities). Diocese of Tucson Pastoral Center: Bishop Moreno Pastoral Center, Tucson – Administrative Assistant (part-time) Bishop Moreno Pastoral Center, Tucson – Contract Advertising Sales Representative (New Vision diocesan newspaper) Human Resources Department – Payroll Coordinator Human Resources Department – Secretary DOT Communications Department – Graphics Designer (Part-time) Catholic Tuition Support Organization (CTSO), Tucson – Administrative Assistant Catholic Foundation for Stewardship and Giving, Tucson – Executive Director Catholic Foundation for Stewardship and Giving, Tucson – Finance Manager Catholic Foundation for Stewardship and Giving, Tucson – Development Associate Schools & Parishes: St. John the Evangelist School, Tucson – Intervention Teacher St. Cyril of Alexandria Parish, Tucson – Custodian (evening shift) St. John Catholic School, Tucson – Cafeteria Attendant St. John Catholic School, Tucson - Cafeteria Cook St. John Catholic School, Tucson - Bookkeeper RETROUVAILLE & MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER RETREAT NOTICES RETROUVAILLE – Retrouvaille is a program for married couples that feel bored, frustrated or angry in their marriage. Some experience coldness and simply shut down. Others experience conflict and arguments in their relationship. Most don’t know how to change the situation or even communicate with their spouse about it. This program has helped couples experiencing marital difficulty at all levels including disillusionment and deep misery. For confidential information about or to register for the program beginning with a weekend on August 1-3, 2014 call 520-722-2931; or e-mail: [email protected] or visit the website at www.HelpOurMarriage.com “When one finds a worthy wife, her value is far beyond pearls. Her husband, entrusting his heart to her, has an unfailing prize.” Do we value the prize we have in our spouse enough to take time to enjoy it? The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are Nov 14-16 or Feb 20-22, 2015. For more information visit www.wwmearizona.com GOD’S WORD TODAY During the time of Jesus, a talent was an extremely large sum of money. Sixty minas made up one talent and a mina equaled one hundred dinarii. Two thousand years ago, an average worker in Palestine earned one dinarius a day. When Jesus told the parable we hear in today’s Gospel, he knew his listeners would realize that each of the servants had been entrusted with a huge sum of money. This money, well invested, had the potential for earning a tremendous amount more. The spiritual talents entrusted to us during our pilgrimage on earth also have the potential for yielding extraordinary results. These spiritual gifts must be invested. In other words, they must be used. When used, they help build up the kingdom of God. They bring peace and comfort to the despairing. They bring the good news to the disenfranchised. They bring food and shelter to the hungry and homeless. As the liturgical year winds down, this parable asks us to assess the extent to which we have invested our spiritual talents. Their potential is extraordinary. How extraordinary are the results of our investment of them in the last year? From Saint Margaret Sunday Missal, copyright © J. S. Paluch Company