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180 Elrod Road—P.O. Box 653—Jefferson, GA 30549 706-367-7220
www.stcatherinelabourega.org September 27th 2015 , 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil‐ 4:00PM . Sunday ‐ 11:00AM. Thursday‐ 12:10PM. Friday ‐ 9:00AM. Pastor: Rev. Vincent Sullivan 678‐617‐4130 [email protected] Deacon: Rev. Mr. Curt Marsh 706‐693‐2551 PARISH OFFICE 706‐367‐7220. Office Hours: Mon. & Thurs.‐ 9am to 3pm Secretary: Karen Derochers, [email protected]
EVANS FUNERAL HOME
EVANS MEMORY GARDENS
LOCALLY OWNED AND
OPERATED
Mitch Blinn Funeral Director
706-367-5467 www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
Little Ward Funeral Home 115 State St.
Commerce, GA 30529 706-335-3175
Hill Medical Group Your health is our business
J. Clark Hill III, MD FAC
Renee Breedlove, APRN, BC Allison Outz, APRN, BC Ashley Brueshaber, APRN, BC Commerce Homer 706-335-9060 706-677-2250
Accepting New Patients 15 and Over
Woodtec Millwork, Inc. Architectural Millwork & Moulding
465 MLK Ave. Jefferson, GA
AWI Certified
PH: 706-367-0617 David Boring, President Fax:706-367-0618 [email protected]
Located on the square in Jefferson, GA
706-367-CAKE
World Mix Coffees
We have been roasting the finest coffees in the world for the folks in
the neighborhood since 2007. [email protected] to be added to our monthly schedule.
Haynes Business Services
Your Small Business Specialist
Accounting & Tax Work
706.677.2700
706.677.2462
647 GA Hwy 51 N.
COMMUNION FOR THE SICK—Please advise the parish of anyone admi ed to the hospital or who is homebound and in need of a priestly visit.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION—First Friday following the 9:00 AM Mass through 6:00 PM (Benedic on 5:50 PM) Pam Lister—706‐654‐0716
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM—Parents are required to a end a bap smal prepara on class. Please contact Fr. Sullivan to make arrangements.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY—Couples must contact Fr. Sullivan at least six months before they wish to marry. Contact Fr. Sullivan to make arrangements.
SACRAMENT OF ANNOINTING OF THE SICK, LAST RITES, OR VIATICUM—Contact Fr. Sullivan A er hours and in case of a sacramental emergency (danger of death) please call 678‐617‐4130
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE—Saturday 2:00‐3:00 PM or by appointment.
1stReading: Nm 11:25‐29. 2nd Reading: Jas 5:1‐6. Gospel: Mk 9:38‐43, 45, 47‐48.
Would that all the people of the LORD were prophets!
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK Saturday, 26 Sep: Alton Livingstone, Jr. (D) Requested by: Joan Sands Sunday, 27 Sep: David C. James (D) Requested by: Marilyn James Thursday, 1 Oct: None Scheduled Friday, 2 Oct: None Scheduled
Holy Father’s Prayer Inten ons for Sep. 2015
Universal: That opportuni es for educa on and employment may increase for all young people. Evangeliza on: That catechists may give witness by living in a way consistent with the faith they proclaim.
OFFERING OF THANKSGIVING –19/20 Sep: Offertory: $3,066 Building/Budget: $445 Total: $3,570 Misc: $59 SVdP: $1,510 This week’s 2nd Collec on: Archdiocesan St Vincent de Paul. Next week: Building/ Budg‐et Collec on. Please con nue giving to the Annual Ap‐peal. We have reached our Archdiocese obliga on and now every addi onal dona‐on will return to the parish!!
Remember our Online Giving is an easy way
SOME SYMBOLS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Dove. In the Old Testament, it was a dove that signaled the end of the flood (Gen 8:8‐12). When Jesus was baptized, the heavens were opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in the form of a dove (Mt 3:16; Mk 1:10; Lk 3:22; Jn 1:32). A Tongue of Fire or a Flame. In Luke’s Pentecost account a tongue of fire came to rest over the head of each of the disci‐ples and they were filled with the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:3‐4). Fire is an age‐old symbol for God, whether it be God making the covenant with Abraham in a burning torch (Gen 15:7), speaking to Moses from the burning bush (Ex 3:2), guiding the Isra‐elites with a column of fire (Ex 13:21), or sending down fire to consume the holocaust offered by Elijah (1 Kgs 18:38). God’s voice is a fiery flame (Ps 29:7). Jesus baptized with the Holy Spirit and fire (Lk 3:16). The Wind. This is one of the key ways that Luke describes the presence of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:2). The wind represents the Holy Spirit’s share in the creation of the world (Gen 1:2), and the breath or wind of God represents the Holy Spirit’s participation in the creation of human beings (Gen 2:7). The Holy Spirit is present in the whispering wind (1 Kgs 19:12). Rays of Light. When the Holy Spirit came upon Mary, she was overshadowed with the power of the Most High (Lk 1:35). A Cloud. God was present in the pillar of cloud that led the people through the Red Sea and the desert (Ex 13:21,22; 40:36‐38; Num 10:12,34; 1 Cor 10:1‐2); the cloud that served as their rear guard when they camped near the Red Sea (Ex 14:19‐20); the glory of the Lord that was revealed in a cloud in the desert after the feeding with the manna (Ex 16:10); God spoke to Moses from a cloud on Mount Sinai (Ex 19:9; 34:5); God was present in the cloud that enshrouded Horeb when Moses received the Ten Commandments (Ex 19:16; 24:15‐18); a cloud covered the meeting tent where the Lord dwelt in the midst of the people (Ex 33:9,10; 40:34‐35; Num 9:15‐23); God came down upon Moses in the form of a cloud as he spoke to the seventy elders (Num 11:25); when Jesus was transfigured he “entered a cloud” (Lk 9:34) and God’s voice spoke from a cloud (Lk 9:35); when Jesus ascended to heaven he was taken up on a cloud (Acts 1:9); and when he returns on the Last Day he will come on a cloud with great power and glory (Lk 21:27). Water. The baptism of Jesus is a baptism of the Holy Spirit (Lk 3:16). In Baptism the newly baptized is given to drink of one Spirit (1 Cor 12:13). The water that flowed from Jesus’ pierced side is the source of this fountain of grace (Jn 19:34). In the Hebrew Scriptures, the Holy Spirit was present in the water from the rock (Ex 17:6; Dt 8:15; Wis 11:4). Through the proph‐et Isaiah, the Holy Spirit invited the people to approach the Spirit’s fountain of grace: “All you who are thirsty, come to the water” (Is 55:1). On the Lord’s Day, “living waters shall flow from Jerusalem” (Zech 14:8). Jesus said, “For truly I tell you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you bear the name of Christ will by no means lose their reward.” Mark 9:41 Jesus statement about a cup of water shows that very prac cal and simple acts are precisely the stewardship deeds he hopes his disciples make. Our care and support for others, no ma er how small, are significant in the eyes of God.
Art in the Park Update: Many, many thanks to all who helped make this year’s event a huge success. Blood, sweat & tears were involved to make this happen!! Really!!! We could not have done it without the bakers, the chefs, the purchasers, the line‐workers, the muscle, the trailer driver, the historic info from past events, the youth who pitched in, and the volunteer dona ons!! It was truly a group effort and we thank YOU & YOU & YOU (& you too!!!). This was the 23rd year (out of 25) that St. Catherine’s Ladies Guild has par cipated. We made over $2000 for our group! Future plans for these funds include suppor ng the needs of the sacristy. YOUTH GROUP John & Estella Pekarske 706‐387‐7596.
Youth Group Sunday will be October 4th. Class a er mass. Pick up me is 1:15pm. Parents please pick up your children on me. Bring your decorated "Giving to Poverty" Boxes
to class.
ALTAR FLOWERS—Cynthia Newbury. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Charles McAdam (678) 570‐1639 [email protected] First Monday—7:30PM in the Narthex. FALL FISH FRIES: Fridays, 25 Sep ‐ 23 Oct, 4:30‐7:00PM. LADIES GUILD Sherry Aquino. 770‐656‐6028 [email protected] Ladies Guild will meet for Mass followed by lunch on Thursday, October 8th. Place for lunch will be announced later. PARISH COUNCIL President: Jairo Cas llo [email protected]
PRAYER SHAWL GROUP Connie Tirico– [email protected] 1st & 3rd Thursday, 10:00AM, at the Church.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Julie Ballman
SENIOR DINNER Barb Fox, 706 757‐3058. 1st Senior Dinner of the fall season will be held on Sunday, Sept. 27th at 4:00p.m. Please come join us for dinner at church followed by bingo. All seniors of the parish are invited. Please bring a dish to share.
STEWARDSHIP ‐ Mike Kaiser Save the Date: November 7, 2015—"One Par‐ish, One Family, One Home". Many thanks to our ministries and new ministry members (over 30 new members) for making the Time and Tal‐ent Fair a success.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL HOTLINE : 706‐367‐5570 President: Cheryl Pe y. Next mee ng is Monday, Oct. 12. 7PM. All Parishioners invited.
Mark your calendars! Fall Fes val SATURDAY October 3rd. A er Mass
“Let the whole earth be filled with His glory.”