Bulletin (1-26-2014) - St. Monica`s Catholic Church
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Bulletin (1-26-2014) - St. Monica`s Catholic Church
2001 N. Western Ave., Edmond, OK 73012 www.stmonica-edmond.org Office: 405-359-2700 ● Fax: 405-341-0023 ● Rectory: 405-330-2699 PARISH STAFF Rev. Stephen Hamilton - Pastor 359-2700 [email protected] Rev. Cory Stanley - Parochial Vicar 359-2700 Youth Director [email protected] Lee Hunt - Deacon 348-9461 [email protected] Jerry Rakosky - Deacon 341-2805 [email protected] Katie Gordy - Pastoral Associate, 359-2700 Director of Religious Education, Spiritual Counseling [email protected] Stacy Sample - Bulletin Editor/Office Manager [email protected] 359-2700 Sheryl Lacy - Facility Manager 471-4255 [email protected] Carmen Snow - Hispanic Ministry/Ministerio Hispano [email protected] 359-2700 Marie Connolly - Music Director 341-4889 [email protected] Melani Roewe - Music Director 282-3140 [email protected] Kenneth & Kelly Hughes - Saturday Choir 341-6549 [email protected] Kelli Pereira - RCIA Director 359-2700 [email protected] PERPETUAL ADORATION 24 hours/7days a week MASS SCHEDULE Tuesday Wednesday Benediction Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday RECONCILIATION Tuesday, Thursday Saturday By Appointment 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:20 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 5 p.m. 8,10:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Spanish 4:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. WEDDINGS Contact church office six months in advance BAPTISMS Contact the Church Office at 359-2700 BULLETIN DEADLINE Noon Monday COMMITTEE CONTACTS Bobby Burger, Knights of Columbus 330-8432 Taylor McGarry, Pastoral Council 315-7274 St. Vincent de Paul 341-8128 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 26, 2014 READINGS FOR WEEK OF JANUARY 26 Sunday: Is 8:23--9:3/1 Cor 1:10-13, 17/Mt 4:1223 or 4:12-17 Monday: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10/Mk 3:22-30 Tuesday: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19/Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-17/Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29/Mk 4:21-25 Friday: 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17/Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17/Mk 4:35-41 Next Sunday: Mal 3:1-4/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32 MASS SCHEDULE Saturday, January 25 5 p.m. † Susan Brevetti Sunday, January 26 8 a.m. † Conchita Morel 10:30 a.m. People of the Parish 1 p.m. † Charles T. Snow Tuesday, January 28 5:30 p.m. † Walt McGee Wednesday, January 29 5:30 p.m. † Thuda C. Maguire Thursday, January 30 5:30 p.m. † Rudy Lemcke Friday, January 31 7:30 a.m. † Harvey Bryant Saturday, February 1 5 p.m. Children/Grandchildren of Andy and †Mary Cobb Sunday, February 2 8 a.m. People of the Parish 10:30 a.m. † Robert Roy 1 p.m. † Miguel Valle Gonzalez STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE January 18, 19 Sunday Offering .............................. $34,946.00 Electronic Funds Offering ............. $2,340.00 Total Offering ............................... $37,286.00 Less Charity 10%............................. $3,728.60 Parish Offering ............................. $33,557.40 Online Giving December 1-31, 2013 ................. $20,805.60 All St. Monica parishioners are asked to contribute 8% of their weekly income to the parish. Give electronically at www.stmonica-edmond.org and select “online giving.” 2 Welcome to St. Monica Catholic Church PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK Sunday, January 26 9-11:30 a.m. - Religious Education 9:05 a.m. - Bible Study - Mother Teresa 9:15 a.m. - Steubenville Presentation - Hall 11:30 a.m. - Free Flu Shots - Parish Hall 4:30 p.m. - Jr. High Youth - Youth Rm. 5:30 p.m. - Orchestra Rehearsal - Church 7 p.m. - High School Youth - Youth Rm. Monday, January 27 2:45 p.m. - St. Camillus Comforters - Parish Hall 6:45 p.m. - Cub Scout Pack Meeting - Hall Tuesday, January 28 9 a.m. - Spanish Cursillo - Mother Teresa 9:30 a.m. - Bible/Virgin Mary Study - St. Michael 4:15-5:30 p.m. - Religious Education 6:30 p.m. - Boy Scouts - Parish Hall 7 p.m. - Bible Timeline - St. Anthony 7 p.m. - Pastoral Council - St. Michael Wednesday, January 29 9:45 a.m. - Acts Bible Study - St. Michael 5:15-6:30 p.m. - Religious Education (1st-8th Grade) 7 p.m. - Youth & Family Night (7th Grade thru Adults) -Hall 7 p.m. - Adult/Bell Choir - Church Thursday, January 30 9:30 a.m. - Artist Way Class - St. Michael 4 p.m. - Medjugorje Prayer Group - St. Anthony 7 p.m. - Breaking Open the Word - Mother Teresa 7 p.m. - Choir (Spanish) - Hall 7:30 p.m. - Altar Boy Training - Church Friday, January 31 5:30 a.m. - That Man is You - Hall/Kitchen 7 p.m. - Familias Para Cristo - Hall Saturday, February 1 8:30 a.m. - Cleaners - Church 9 a.m. - First Reconciliation - Church/Chapel 1 p.m. - RICA - St. Anthony Sunday, February 2 9-11:30 a.m. - Religious Education 9:05 a.m. - Bible Study - Mother Teresa 4:30 p.m. - Jr. High Youth - Youth Rm. 5:30 p.m. - Orchestra Rehearsal - Church 7 p.m. - High School Youth - Youth Rm. January 26, 2014 St. Camilla’s Quilters Nursery Volunteers Needed Nursery volunteers are needed during the Saturday 5 p.m. Mass. Please remember if your child uses the Nursery, you need to volunteer your time and talent to help out in that ministry. To sign up, see a volunteer in the Nursery. Library Director Volunteer position for the Library Director needed at St. Monica. The Library is located in the St. Michael Room. If interested contact the office at 3592700. Liturgical Ministers - Usher Greeters Desperate need for Usher Greeters during Saturday Mass at 5 p.m. Please sign up at the Stewardship Corner in the Narthex or call the Parish Office at 359-2700. Annual Blessing on Feb. 1 and 2 Bring your candles from home for a Blessing of Candles after all Masses on Feb. 1 and 2. Also participate in the Blessing of Throats after Masses on Feb. 1 and 2, in honor of St. Blase. Altar Boy Training will be held Thursday, Jan. 30, from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Church. This will be a makeup session for those who missed the earlier opportunities. 2014 Woman of Achievement Nominations for St. Monica's 2014 Woman of Achievement are being taken now. Forms are available in the Narthex, through January and the first week in February. Guidelines are printed on the reverse side of the nomination forms. A reception will be held the weekend of February 15/16. Bulletin Supporter of the Week Jeffrey Shaver, MD - 471-5252 Cataract Specialist Please Patronize our Sponsors. Their generosity makes this publication available to you at no cost to the parish Third Sunday in Ordinary Time The St Camilla’s Quilters group is making Isolette Covers for a local hospital. We have assembled kits for the tops, which will be quilted by a volunteer with a long arm quilting machine, then returned to us for binding. We also have placemat kits for quilting, for meals on wheels. Those who are interested in joining our mini sew-in or just picking up a kit(s) we will meet Monday, Jan. 27, from 2:45-4:45 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Youth and Family Night is Jan. 29 A Youth and Family Night, focusing on service projects for people who are in need, will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. 7th grade through adults are invited to help assemble lunch sacks and personal care kits for the homeless for Sister BJ’s Pantry. Archdiocesan Development Fund (ADF) Appeal - “Go Make Disciples” The 2014 Archdiocesan Development Fund Appeal will be held on Feb. 1 and 2 in our Parish. The programs, services and ministries supported by the Appeal are for Catholics in central and western Oklahoma. Archdiocesan financial support is possible because of each of us. We are His Church … Share the gifts you have received. The Church serves each of us, and our financial and physical support continues God’s work in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Evening Not Peace but a Sword, by Robert Spencer is our next book for discussion on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m. in the St. Patrick Room. "Robert Spencer carefully examines the challenge posed to Christianity by an increasingly militant Islam," says Patrick Madrid. Future reading: The Everlasting Man, by G.K. Chesterton; The Virtues, by Pope Benedict XVI. For more information/questions, please call Ali Howard at 330-6618. 3 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time "He called them, and immediately they left their boat and their father and followed him." James and his brother John dropped everything to follow Christ. In leaving their boat, they also left their livelihood. In leaving their father, they said farewell to the comforts of home and family. They embarked on this unknown journey with Jesus, traveling "around all of Galilee," with neither stability nor security. All they had was trust. How remarkable this is! They had such great faith in this man who "called them" on the seashore. Clearly, their encounter with Christ was life-changing, even before they knew the full truth of who Jesus was. We, on the other hand, already know. We have the benefit of being on the other side of Christ's life. We know about his miracles, his resurrection, and the whole history of Christian faith. In a sense, it should be easier for us to "leave our nets" than it was for the sets of brothers in today's Gospel. We have so many reasons to believe that Jesus was truly the Son of God. But yet how often do we resist the call to surrender our lives to Christ? How attached we are to our regular routines and our predictable plans. Yet, where would we be today if the apostles had tried to part-time it with the Lord? What if they had only followed him on the weekends? Would the Christian message have spread at all? So much was accomplished through the sincere faith of these humble fishermen. What could we accomplish if we trusted in Jesus as they did? Silent Retreat "Silence is God's Music." Come away for a weekend Silent Retreat where you can develop your creativity, work on a project, discern your path, get closer to God or just rest. The dates are Friday, April 11, beginning at 9 a.m. through Sunday, April 13, at Noon. The retreat is at the Pastoral Center and is facilitated by Katie Gordy, who will give three talks on the role of creativity in our spirituality. Men and women are welcome. To register or to ask questions, call Katie at 405-627-6954 or email her at [email protected]. Pray the Rosary Before all Weekend Masses 4 Welcome to St. Monica Catholic Church Youth Schedule HIGH SCHOOL Sunday, Jan. 26, 9:15 a.m. - High Schoolers join us for the Steubenville Presentation in the Parish Hall. Sunday, Jan. 26, 7 p.m. - Youth Rm. - Dice and Card Game Tournament, snacks provided. Sign up for Text Messages: send text to: 405-703-6368 with message: @smc2013 JUNIOR HIGH (7TH/8TH GRADE) Sunday, Jan. 26, 9:15 a.m. - 8th Grade only - Join us for the Steubenville Presentation in the Parish Hall. Sunday, Jan. 26, 4:30 p.m. - Youth Rm. - Dice and Card Game Tournament, snacks provided. Sign up for Text Messages: send text to: 405-703-6368 with message: @jhyg2013 Youth Director - Rev. Cory Stanley - 359-2700 [email protected] Communion to the Homebound If you or someone you know is ill, in the hospital, homebound or not able to get to Mass because of circumstances beyond their control, call the church office at 359-2700 so a Homebound Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion may bring them Communion. Free Flu Shots are being given after 10:30 a.m. Mass this Sunday in the Parish Hall January 26, 2014 FROM THE PASTOR I know many of you are interested in a report on the donations to “Sanctuary Improvements,” which I announced as 2013 was coming to a close. Augmenting the sanctuary is always appropriate because it is the focal point of what we offer to God. As His creatures we have a duty to worship God. God is owed the worship of His creatures. As we give honor and glory to God through the best material goods of earth we can offer we express a love for God, which is the first and the greatest commandment. Provided we do not stop with giving our best to God, but also give generously to our neighbors in need, then we can say our augmenting of the sanctuary is pleasing to God and meets the second great command to love our neighbor as ourselves. Our parish tithes generously to the needs of others around us, and so I think it is safe to say that our parish maintains this double calling to love God and to love neighbor. Thus we have no shame in offering beautiful things to God in the sanctuary. I have good news to report about our Sanctuary Improvement Fund. In the last several weeks (at last count) we raised slightly more than $19,000 for Sanctuary Improvements. That means we made our matching goal and through an anonymous parishioner can add an additional $15,000 to that total. Thus we have a little more than $34,000 for Sanctuary Improvements. Soon we will be completing the project of candlesticks to match the new altar crucifix. Our Lighthouse Catholic Media Highlighted CDs Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist. Dr Brant Pitre uses the Hebrew Scriptures and Jewish tradition to frame the actions of Jesus at the Last Supper, and to provide a fresh look at the Eucharist. By taking us back to the Jewish roots of our faith, he gives us a powerful lens through which to see anew the bread of the presence, the manna, the Last Supper, and the meaning of the Eucharist. Aborting America is a candid account of the conversion of one of the foremost pioneers of the modern abortion industry. Dr. Bernard Nathanson explains how he came to recognize the undeniable humanity of the unborn child and became an outspoken pro-life leader. This story or his journey to the Catholic Faith is both dramatic and inspiring. Third Sunday in Ordinary Time daily Mass altar will also be outfitted in same fashion. We will also be getting a few additional sanctuary objects such as a new stand for the Missal (our current one is plastic and is has been broken for months now) and new processional candles for use by the altar boys. You may have already noticed a few times our new thurible (incense). The rest of the money will remain in savings for future projects. You can always make a special gift to “Sanctuary Improvements” if you desire to help us with future projects. I offer sincere thanks from our whole parish to our generous donors and benefactors! Next weekend after the conclusion of all Masses we will offer the annual blessing of candles which you may bring from home (you’ll want to pack them appropriately for easy transport) as well as the blessing of throats in honor of St. Blase. Piety and devotion such as this are an important part of extending our Church’s liturgical life into your daily routine. Plan to participate, please! Sincerely in Christ Rev. Stephen Hamilton Youth Offering Envelopes Boxed offering envelope sets for Religious Education students, 7th-12th grade have been distributed. If your student didn’t receive a set of offering envelopes, and would like one, please contact the office at 3592700. ANNUAL SURPRISE PARTY All are welcome to Fr. Marvin Leven’s 24th annual “surprise” birthday party on Sunday, Jan. 26, at 6:30 p.m. at Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant on the Broadway Extension in Edmond. We will be celebrating Father Leven’s 89th birthday and his recovery from a recent health problem. Come and enjoy Mexican food, drinks and birthday cake. 5 In Our Thoughts and Prayers Sick and Suffering: Margaret Shawver, Andra Legere, Linda Krist, Grant Keener, Coleen & Matt DePasse, Ron & Cathy Karpillo, Jill Thomas, George & Rosemary Wizda, Bobbie Filippo, Georgia Lamirand, Jim and Janet Hatcher, Lori Ackman, Janice Hardie, Art Hardie, Victoria Brown, Alex Boyd, Judy Townsend, Charles Neal, Marlena Chenault, Deanna Biddle, Gail Norris, Micah Calise, Mike Kenny, Mary Durand, Donna Miner, Fayelene O’Connell, Rita Lawrence, Keaton Barron, Brock Hart, Dick and Peg Feuerborn, Faye Norton, Anne Foreman, Pat Lenhart, Emilyn Killough, Jeanette Bollman, Lisa McLaughlin, Debbie Yandell, Laura O’Hara, Doug & Marla Robinson. St. Monica Seminarians: Kelly Edwards, Jerome Krug, Tomas Sandoval. Military Overseas: Steve Reny, J.R. DeLeon, Daniel Broda, Jacob Seibold, Jeremy Easley, George Perry Jr. Hotline Provides Help For Abused Minors To protect the safety of children and the healing of victims, the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City provides an Abuse of Minors Pastoral Response Hotline which is 720-9878. Calls to this number are answered by the Archdiocesan Assistant Coordinator who will meet with the caller in person, if the caller so desires. Calls are confidential with the following exceptions: 1) any allegation of sexual abuse concerning those who currently are minors must be reported to the Oklahoma Department of Human Services as required by Oklahoma state law and Archdiocesan policy and 2) any allegation of sexual misconduct must be shared with the proper Archdiocesan authorities. Children’s Corner Baptismal Class A Baptismal Class will be held Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. in the St. Michael Room. To have your baby baptized, one must be an active member at St. Monica for six months. Also those who want to be Godparents must be active Catholics and attend the class. For more information and to register, contact the Parish Office at 359-2700. This Week’s Title: The Theology of Paradise All men of St. Monica Parish are invited to the That Man Is You on Fridays, at 6 a.m. Doors open for a free light breakfast at 5:30 a.m. This nationally acclaimed program is open to all men, regardless of marital status, who are committed to upholding the Catholic Church’s teachings regarding the sanctity of marriage and family. Join us each week for men’s fellowship with all new material. For more information contact David Lassiter at 924-6661 or Jerry Krittenbrink at 3178635. 6 Welcome to St. Monica Catholic Church January 26, 2014 Horario de Ministerios 2 de febrero, 2014 Proclamadores de la Palabra: Claudia Garcia, Heriberto Ocampo Ministros de Eucaristía: Rudy Huizar, Lorena Serrano Monaguillos: Edgar Bárcenas, Gilbert Velez, Cristobal Jiménez PREGUNTA DE LA SEMANA 3er domingo del tiempo ordinario Tema: Jesús nos llama a seguirlo; nuestras vidas jamás serán iguales. Apuntes de la Palabra Texto sugerido para compartir la fe: El Evangelio de hoy Paso uno: Escuchar la Palabra Al escuchar la historia de Jesús llamando a sus primeros discípulos, ¿qué palabra o pensamiento los impactó? ¿Qué imagen o idea pueden extraer? Paso dos: Ver tu vida Pregunta para los niños: ¿Cómo escuchas a Jesús llamándote a hacer lo que él quiere que hagas? Pregunta para los jóvenes: Mientras te conviertes en un joven, Jesús te llama a seguirlo en formas particulares, grandes y pequeñas. ¿Cuáles son algunas de las formas pequeñas en las que Jesús te llama a seguirlo? Pregunta para los adultos: ¿Cómo lo llama Jesús para ayudar en este ministerio: la construcción del reino de Dios? ¿Cómo sabe lo que Dios quiere de usted? SOLICITUD ANUAL ARQUIDIOCESANA El domingo, 2 de febrero, tendremos la oportunidad de empezar a renovar nuestra mission personal de ser servidor para la gente de Dios iniciando el camino a ser como Jesucristo ayudando a la gente a hacer lo possible, a través de su participación en la Solivitud del ADF DEL 2014. “Vayan y Hagan Discípulos”, son los ministros que en realidad apoyan la gente de esta Arquidiócesis. ENCUENTRO MATRIMONIAL Enriquece tu Matrimonio y tu vida, a través del ENCUENTRO MATRIMONIAL. El Encuentro Matrimonial es una experiencia de un fin de semana que dura 44 horas (desde el viernes por la noche hasta el domingo por la tarde.) Esta experiencia brinda a las parejas la oportunidad de celebrar su vida conyugal…dándoles tiempo para compartir sus sentimientos, esperanzas, alegrías, frustraciones, tristezas y sueños en una atmósfera completamente privada y fuera del alcance de las tensiones y distracciones de la vida diaria. El encuentro va ser todo en español. Los fines de semana del Encuentro Matrimonial se dan en el Centro Pastoral, en la Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma City. La dirección es 7501 NW Expressway. La fecha de este Encuentro es el 14, 15 y 16 de Febrero, 2014. Si están interesados a vivir esta experiencia o si necesitan más información, favor de llamar a Lisa en la Oficina de Vida Familiar, (405) 721-5651 x 109. Third Sunday in Ordinary Time MENSAJE DE NUESTRO PÁRROCO Sé que muchos de ustedes están interesados en saber sobre las donaciones para " Mejoras del Santuario ", que anuncié a fines del 2013. Aumentar al santuario es siempre adecuado, ya que es el punto de enfoque de lo que ofrecemos a Dios. Como criaturas suyas, tenemos el deber de adorar a Dios. A Dios se le debe la adoración de Sus criaturas. Al dar honor y gloria a Dios a través de los mejores bienes materiales de la tierra podemos expresar nuestro amor a Dios, que es el primer y mayor mandamiento. A condición de que no dejemos de dar lo mejor de nosotros a Dios, sino que también demos generosamente a nuestros vecinos necesitados, entonces podemos decir que al aumentar y mejorar el santuario es agradable a Dios como nos dice el segundo mandamiento de amar a nuestro prójimo como a nosotros mismos. Nuestros diezmos parroquiales favorecen generosamente a las necesidades de nuestros hermanos a nuestro alrededor y puedo decir con seguridad que nuestra parroquia mantiene esta doble vocación de amar a Dios y amar al prójimo. Por lo tanto no tenemos ninguna vergüenza en ofrecer cosas lindas a Dios en el santuario. Tengo buenas noticias para informar acerca de nuestro Fondo de Mejoras del Santuario. En las últimas semanas (en el último cómputo) hemos recaudado un poco más de $19.000. Eso significa que hemos logrado nuestro objetivo y añadiendo la contribución de $15.000 de un feligrés anónimo tenemos un poco más de $34,000. Pronto estaremos completando el proyecto de candeleros para emparejar con el nuevo crucifijo del altar. Nuestro altar donde celebramos la Misa diaria será equipado en el mismo modo. Adicionalmente tendremos un atril nuevo para el Misal (el atril actual es de plástico y está roto) y nuevas velas de procesión para uso de los monaguillos. Ya habrán notado nuestro nuevo turíbulo (incensario). El resto del dinero se mantendrá en un ahorro para futuros proyectos. Usted puede hacer una donación especial al fondo de "Mejoras del Santuario" si es su deseo de ayudar con futuros proyectos. ¡Ofrezco mi agradecimiento sincero en nombre de toda la parroquia a nuestros generosos donantes y bienhechores! El próximo fin de semana después de todas las Misas ofreceremos la bendición anual de velas que pueden llevar a su casa (es buena idea empacar estas velas para así transportarlas fácilmente). Ofreceremos también la bendición de gargantas en honor a San Blas. La piedad y devoción de eta clase son una parte importante de extender la vida litúrgica de la Iglesia en su rutina diaria. ¡Planee participar, por favor! Sinceramente en Cristo, Padre Hamilton 7 Liturgical Minister Contacts Altar Boys: Rev. Stephen Hamilton - 359-2700 [email protected] Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Becky Cooper - 348-2402 - [email protected] Lectors: Sam Knipp - 844-7985 - [email protected] Liturgical Minister Schedule: Kelli Pereira - 3592700 - [email protected]. Usher/Greeters: Mike Polito - 844-0426 Parish Mission Statement The mission of St. Monica Catholic Church is to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Rooted in Scripture and our Catholic Tradition, and nurtured by the Sacraments, we will strive to instill hope in the hearts of the hopeless, to encourage trust in God for those who are searching for peace, and to build a loving faith community to help one another along life's journey. CLASE PRE-BAUTISMAL La próxima Clase Bautismal se realizará el sábado 15 de febrero a las 12:00 pm (mediodía) en la Sala St. Michael localizada en el edificio de las oficinas de la parroquia. Para más información contáctese con Carmen al teléfono 359-2700 EX 305. Talleres de Oración y Vida Todos los jueves empezando el 6 de febrero, 2014 de 7:00-9:00 pm en la biblioteca de la parroquia. (Cuidado de niños gratis) Si necesita más información, comuníquese con la Señora Carmen, 359-2700 ext. 305 o con la Señora Berenice Esparza, (405) 933- 5114 Este viernes, 24 de enero nos reuniremos en la biblioteca (St. Michael Room) a las 7:00 de la noche como siempre. ¡Los esperamos! (Tenemos cuidado gratis de niños.) 8 Welcome to St. Monica Catholic Church Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend, February 7- 9 Married couples, Valentine’s Day is almost here. One of the greatest gifts you can give your spouse is your time and desire to make your relationship even better then it is today. Whether you’ve been married one year or 65, plan to join us at the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend on Friday-Sunday, Feb. 7-9, at the Catholic Pastoral Center, Oklahoma City. Enhance your communication and build a lifetime of love. Space is limited, so apply today. Contact Rick and Bev Feller, (405) 323-9119 or [email protected] for more information, or apply at http://www.meoklahoma.org. Growing in Faith Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Week of January 26 Jesus calls us to follow him; our lives will never be the same Breaking Open the Word Programs & Activities to help all of us grow in our faith. Reflection on the Scripture readings from our Sunday Mass during the week. Suggested text for faith sharing: Today’s Gospel Step One: Listen to the Word. As you listen to the story of Jesus calling the first disciples, what one word or thought strikes you? What image or insight do you take away from this? Step Two: Look into Your Life Question for Children: How do you hear Jesus calling you to do what he wants you to? Question for Youth: As you grow into young adulthood, Jesus calls you to follow him in particular ways, both big and small. What are some of the small ways in which Jesus calls you to follow him? Question for Adults: How does Jesus call you to assist in his ministry; the building up of the Reign of God? How do you know what God wants of you in this regard? January 26, 2014 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Time/Date Kathy O’Meara Bryan Gonterman Lectors SUNDAY, Feb. 2 Carol Rakosky Tony Blatt Elaine Yusko Mark Cooper Pat Leehan Natalia Wallace Greeters SAT Feb. 1 Kelly Grammer Carol Ann Bush Annita Leehan Larry Miller Shelby Bush Mark Gales Margie Miller Need volunteer Luke Gales Shelley Barry Greg Greenlee Tony Orel Jim Howard J Schniederjan Ron Schwarz Melissa Clark Rachael Fedor Janette Schwarz Ivan Deatsch Joyce Greenlee Sheryl Lacy Marita Deatsch Beth Goetz Carolyn Womack Jennifer Carney Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Adult Faith Enrichment ............. Virginia Osgood 341-7648 Altar Boys ................................. Rev. Stephen Hamilton 359-2700 Art & Environment .................... Laura Darling 396-8222 Bell Choir.................................. Renee Gruntmeir 833-6646 Boy Scouts ............................... Kenneth Hughes 341-6549 Building & Grounds .................. Chris Pribil 216-5367 Busy Needles ........................... Kathy DiRusso 216-8983 Cemetery.................................. Carol Cline 650-3064 Cub Scouts............................... Tony Blatt 330-2311 Education ................................. Melissa Paruolo 341-2884 Finance Board .......................... John Robin 396-8209 Funeral Dinner Ministry ............ Joyce Greenlee 330-3988 Growing Faith Project ............... Theresa Grochowsky 341-2177 Homebound Ministry ................ Deacon Jerry Rakosky 341-2805 Kitchen Coordinator ................. Becky Cooper 348-2402 Knights of Columbus ................ Bobby Burger 330-8432 Landscape................................ Ralph Fredrickson 340-8166 Lay Missionaries of Charity ...... Toni Harrelson 341-2199 Library ...................................... Sue Hamman 340-7512 Liturgical Schedules ................. Kelli Pereira 359-2700 Maintenance............................. Joe Privett 340-8987 Martha and Mary Meals ........... Linda Winterscheidt 340-6666 Medjugorje Prayer Group ......... Dolores Tarman 225-7816 MOM’s Group ........................... Dana Williams 340-5609 Mowing Volunteers ................... Sheryl Lacy 359-0202 Music ........................................ Marie Connolly 315-5093 ................................................. Melani Roewe 282-3140 Saturday Choir ................ Kenneth/Kelly Hughes 341-6549 Nursery Coordinator ................. Katie Krug 330-5538 Parents of Young Children ....... Celeste Taylor 334-7170 Parish Nurse ............................ Gail Bouknight 340-7224 Pastoral Council ....................... Taylor McGarry 315-7274 Perpetual Adoration ................. Toni Harrelson 341-2199 RCIA Directors ........................ Jorge & Kelli Pereira 359-2700 ................................................. Allan Lipps Religious Education Director .... Katie Gordy 359-2700 Sacred Wash............................ Cathy Krittenbrink 317-8635 Saints/Sinners Dinner Group.... Larry Lane 341-8825 Share Croppers ........................ Joseph Lange Social Ministries ....................... Jeanne Ferguson 341-4396 Spiritual Book Club (Evening) .. Ali Howard 330-6618 Spiritual Book Club (Morning) .. Jeanne Ferguson 341-4396 Sports Field Reservations ........ Nick Caporale (soccer) 715-0568 Rob Dibrell (baseball) 330-1943 Stewardship Board ................... Mary Jane Bassett 715-0067 St. Isidore Society/Gardening... Sheryl Lacy 359-0202 St. Vincent de Paul................... 341-8128 Sunday Donuts......................... Sheryl Lacy 471-4255 Vacation Bible School .............. Andrea Bledsoe 626-2247 Welcoming Committee ............. Mary Weber 562-3765 Women’s Society ..................... Patty Christian 330-1844 Youth Director .......................... Rev. Cory Stanley 359-2700 LITURGICAL MINISTERS Altar Boys ST. MONICA CATHOLIC CHURCH BOARD AND COMMITTEE CONTACTS E Schultingkemper Tony Martinez Andy Hoke R Fredrickson Mary Jane Bassett Janet Harlan D Fredrickson Chris Landolt Christina Dukeman Pat Gibson Ken Biddle Kristin Schwarz Sue McGinley Jerry Jackson Wayne Cooper Mary Smith Mary Sever Jackie Smith Lenny Sever Heather Barry Debbie Collins Alisa Zelnicek Spencer Hughes McCann Bell Colton Edelen Joseph Allen Bradley Hundl Martin Samwel Austin Sykora Jacob Landolt K.C. Onyekuru Dexter Onyekueu Perpetual Adoration Families, couples and single persons are welcome and encouraged to spend time before the Blessed Sacrament To sign up for a Holy Hour, contact Toni Harrelson at 341-2199 or [email protected] 9