"Remain faithful to what youhave learned and believe."

This was a favorite motto of a former directorof the Catholic center where I work. Studentswho had just entered college and graduatingseniors heard many reflections and homilies onthis phrase because he felt it was one of the bestpieces of advice he could give them. And so it isfor us. The world is a complex place. Our choicesare many, from the trivial (what breakfast cerealshould I buy?) to the vitally important (how do I

hold the dignity of every human person?). ee beauty in creation and great evil in its

destr tion for profit. There are those wholittle of human i e hat they bomb public

OCder a estroy their enemies andthink 0 much of life that theynin$ Duildings or minister tondleast.

In some cases, our path is crystal clear. Inother cases, competing goods push and pull usin different directions. How do we make up ourminds? This is where the teaching of Jesus andthe Church, our prayer, and our conscience cometogether. Being faithful to what we believe givesus the foundation for good decisions in complexsituations. It makes it possible for us to pass onthe faith to the next generation and to the world.Doing this hard work is not always convenient.But this good news is what the world needs and isour path and guide as well.

A Word From Pope Francis"Diligently read and meditate on the Wordof the Lord that you may believe what youread, teach what you have learned in faith,and practice what you teach."

-Homily at Masswith priestly ordinations, May11,2014

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St. Mary's & St. John's Catholic ChurchPastor, Rev. Marek Ciesla, S. Chr.

Masses: Saturday - 5:00 PM (Brush), Sunday - 10:00 AM (Brush), 12:00 PM (Stoneham)Reconciliation: Saturday - 3 :00 PM (Brush); Sunday - 1:00 PM (Stoneham); 112hr. before weekday Masses

Daily Mass: Thursday 5:30 PM (Brush) & Friday 8:00 AM (Brush)

Mass IntentionsSat., Oct 15

5:00 p.m.Vigil MassGod's blessings for Rosalie ....Perez Family29th Sunday in Ord. TimetMarvin Gardner100th Anniversary Celebration

Sun, Oct 1610:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.

Thur., Oct 20 No MassFri., Oct 21 No Mass

Sat., Oct 225:00 p.m.

Sun., Oct 2310:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.

Vigil Mass

30th Sunday in Ord. Time

PLEASE PRAY FORGeorge DoughtyJan WillichLeona BlackwelderJoe & Jenny MataDavid LawrenceArdell Bruce

Archie TadoliniPaul RamirezSandra Garcia Madigan

Repose of the SoulChris HefnerOswaldo Nunez

Please call Sarah Lopez: 842-3001 to be added tothe prayer list.

St. Mary's Fall Food DrivePlease donate canned.zz dry goods to the food

pantry of Brush! Drop off at St. Mary's Church.

NEXT BruLE STUDY: Tues, 10/18,6:30 pmReading: Matthew, Chapter 3

From the desk of Fr. Marek ....With parishioners of St. John, Stoneham I wouldlike to thank God for 100 years of the greathistory of the church. It was year 1916 when thepresent church in Stoneham was build. Proud ofthe history we praise the Lord and say thank youto all who build the church and those who tookcare of it for so many years. Today parishionersof St. John are entering next century. May Godextend His loving hand over them and blessthem abundantly.

Celebrating 100 years

CongratulationsSt. John's Parish!

1916-2016

From St. John's, Stoneham... ,: We invite everyone to join St. John parishioners;I in "33 Days to Merciful Love" retreat. !

a Beginning Tuesday, October 18 at 6:30 p.m. at ~

~Parish House'l _

~We will meet for 6 consecutive Tuesdays and fij conclude with the Consecration to Divine Mercy .. 'IMore info: Janet 970 - 3562999

~Praying Patriotic Rosary: First and Third: Thursdays of the month. Next Rosary-, Thursday, Oct 20 at 6:30 p.m.

340 Stanford Street, Brush, CO 80723 • Phone: (970) 842-2216 • Fax: (970) 842-4461 • www.strnarybrush.org

All Souls Day Novena.In the pews you will find the All Souls Day ofRemembrance envelopes. Please write thenames of your beloved deceased on the back ofthe envelopes. Before November 1st put yourenvelope in the basket provided in front of thealtar. The Novena of Masses (9) will beoffered for our deceased loved ones as follows:• Nov. 2, Wednesday 7:30 a.m.-St. Joseph• Nov. 3, Thursday 5:30 p.m.-St. Mary• Nov. 4, Friday 8:00 a.m.-St. Mary• Nov. 5, Saturday 5:00 p.m.-St. Mary• Nov. 5, Saturday 7:00 p.m.-St. Joseph• Nov. 6, Sunday 8:00 a.m. - St. Joseph• Nov. 6, Sunday 10:00 a.m.-St. Mary• Nov. 6, Sunday 12:00 p.m. - St. John• Nov. 8, Tuesday 5:30 p.m.-St. Joseph

Altar Server Meeting-Sunday, Oct 23After Mass (approx. 10:50 a.m.)

For current servers & new servers. Anyone, who has received 1st Holy Communion canbecome an Altar Server.

t Next RCIA meeting: Oct. 27, 2016 at 6: 15p.m.

: f: St. Mary's Church: September 2016 Report i

:Offertory Income: $9,799 :, Other income YTO (interest, RE fees, insur. cl.) $14,045 !Building Donations this month $2,594 :

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TOTAL BUILDING YTO $36,504 i

. Construction/Parkg lot Expenses YTO $120,700 :;Operating Expenditures YTO (3 months) $27,096 !

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St. John's Church: September 2016 Report !

Offertory Income: $2,414 !Other income YTO (interest, etc.) $140 !EXPENDITURES YTO (3 months) $3,118 I

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CALENDARSat, 10115

3:00 p.m. Confessions4:40 p.m. Rosary before Mass (Brush)5:00 p.m. Mass (Brush)

Sun, 101169:00 a.m. RE Classes (Brush)9:00 a.m. Catholicism DVD Series (Brush)9:40 a.m. Rosary before Mass (Brush)10:00 a.m. Mass (Children's Mass 7th & 8th)12:00 p.m. Mass (Stoneham) 1OOthanniversary

Mon-Fri, Oct 17-21- No Daily MassArchdiocese of Denver Priest Retreat

Tuesday, 10/186:30 p.m. Bible Study (Brush)

Wednesday, 10/196:30 p.m. Youth Group, Church basement

Th ursday, 10/20No Mass

Friday, 10/21No Mass

Sat, 10/223 :00 p.m. Confessions4:40 p.m. Rosary before Mass (Brush)5:00 p.m. Mass (Brush)

Sun, 101239:00 a.m. RE Classes (Brush)9:00 a.m. Catholicism OVD Series (Brush)9:40 a.m. Rosary before Mass (Brush)10:00 a.m. Mass (Brush)After Mass, Altar Server Mtg. (Brush)

For Current & New Altar Servers12:00 p.m. Mass (Stoneham)

• Email: pastor@stmarybrush.org • Office hours: 9:00 AM -2:30 PM (Thursday & Fnday, Brush)

CATECHISM of the Catholic ChurchIn what way are angels present

in the life of the Church?The Church joins with the angels in adoring God,invokes their assistance and commemorates somein her liturgy." Beside each believer stands an angel as a

protector and shepherd leading him tolife." (Saint Basil the Great)

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October 16, 2016

Is it OKto attend Bibleclassesat a Protestant church?-- ,....".I am a devoted Catholic who likes to read and study the

Bible. My parish offers no Bible classes, so several friendsand I go to a neighboring Protestant church that offersBible study. Is this OK?

Brave St. Joseph, so often you had to do things that were hard, but younever hesitated to do God's will. Pray for us, that we will learn how to prayand listen for God's guidance in our lives, and that we will not be afraidto do what is right. When we learn to answer God's call, we find the mostfulfilling path to heaven. Thank you for your prayers, holy St. Joseph!Amen.

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It's wonderful that you enjoy beingclose to Scripture. It's unfortunate thatyour parish doesn't offer a Bible-basedministry, but this is not always possible.I imagine you have spoken to your pastorabout this; if you haven't, please do. Hemay be willing to arrange a study if heknows that parishioners are interested.

As for whether you should participatein a Protestant Bible study, discussingScripture can be an opportunity to shareyour faith with others. If such discussionscause confusion or uncertainty, however,you should discussthe situation withyour priest. You must be cautious aboutinterpretations that directly bear on

Catholic beliefs, such as the perpetualvirginity of Mary or her immaculateconception. Some may try to demonstratethat such teachings are false. Remember:As Catholics, we believe that revelationcomes through Scripture and Tradition.

It would not be right to place yourselfin a position that could weaken your faith.Assuming your current study doesn'tdo this, there is nothing wrong withpursuing it. If your priest has reservationsabout this, perhaps he can recommendother ways that you and your friends canexplore and reflect on God's word.

FR. JOE NOLEN, CSsRsundaybulletin@liguori.org

-From Heads Bowed: Prayers for Catholic School Daysby Lisa Mladinich (826443)

To learn more, visit Liguori.org or caIiSOO-325-9521.

MondayOCTOBER 17

St. Ignatius of Antioch,Bishop and Martyr

Eph 2:1-10Lk 12:13-21

TuesdayOCTOBER 18

st. Luke,Evangelist

2 Tm 4:10-17bLk 10:1-9

WednesdayOCTOBER 19

Sts. John de Brebeuiand Isaac Jogues,

Priests, andCompanions, Martyrs

Eph 3:2-12Lk 12:39-48

ThursdayOCTOBER 20

V,'-eekdayEph 3:14-21Lk 12:49-53

FridayOCTOBER 21

WeekdayEph 4:1-6

Lk 12:54-59

SaturdayOCTOBER 22

WeekdayEph 4:7-16Lk 13:1-9

SundayOCTOBER 23

Thirtieth Sundayin Ordinary Time

Sir 35:12-14,16-182 Tm 4:6-8,16-18

Lk 18:9-14

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NO PROP 106A FATALLY FLAWED MEASURE

Prop 106 would allow Colorado doctors to write a suicide prescription for a consenting person who has been diagnosed with aterminal illness who the doctor believes has six months or less to live. But as 9 NEWS in Denver points out, the measure "requiresthe patient to self-administer the drug to end their own life." That's why it's called Assisted Suicide. A doctor is required to writethe prescription, but then patients are on their own. No doctor or trained professional will prepare or administer the deadlymedicine. And no professional is required to be there when the patient dies. That's just one major flaw ...

REFLECTING ON OUR FAITH

While Church theology can be sophisticated, it also transmits somesimple truths: Human life has been created by God. It is sacred.Our journey through this world has meaning and value. Prop 106represents neither a medical advancement nor a moral good. TheCatholic Church's profound and timeless view of human life has neverbeen more relevant or necessary than it is today.

"It is necessary to state firmly once more that nothing and no one can inany way permit the killing of an innocent human being, whether a fetusor an embryo, an infant or an adult, an old person, or one suffering froman incurable disease, or a person who is dying. Furthermore, no one ispermitted to ask for this act of killing, either for himself or herself or foranother person entrusted to his or her care, nor can he or she consentto it, either explicitly or implicitly nor can any authority legitimatelyrecommend or permit such an action. For it is a question of the violationof the divine law, an offense against the dignity of the human person, acrime against life, and an attack on humanity."

Declaration on Euthanasia, Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, May 5, 1980

DISCUSSING WITH REASON

Your friends and family will likely be unaware of the specifics and

ramifications of this bill. Please think about and discuss the following points:

The American Medical Association holds that "physician-assisted suicide isfundamentally incompatible with the physician's role as healer."

We all know that doctors can make mistakes. The fact is that patients can

outlive their prognosis by months or even decades.The opinion of a licensed mental health professional is not required for

those pursuing physician-assisted suicide.

Long-term treatments for those with chronic illnesses, the elderly, disabled

and the poor will be branded as unnecessary economic burdens. This

could lead to coercion to commit suicide because of cost.

The long term implications for insurance are unknown. Cases are

documented where insurance has covered assisted-suicide but not other

life-prolonging treatments prescribed by doctors.

The prescription typically requires a person to swallow 100 lethal pills that

can be picked up at a pharmacy or mailed to private homes.