July 31, 2016 - St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church

July 31, 2016 - St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church

ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE
CATHOLIC CHURCH
412 DEXTER, WRAY, CO 80758
BY MARK SHEA
As we discussed previously, the gift of knowledge is
there to make us “complete thinkers,” to connect one
thing with another and to connect what is of earth to
what is of heaven. This is often surprising both to
secularists and to Christians of a certain stripe who
imagine that the only thing a spiritual gift should
concern is “spiritual” (by which they mean
“disembodied”) things.
So it can be disorienting to hear that, say, Nicolaus
Copernicus, who was a priest, was being a good
Catholic in working through his calculations to show
that the Earth went around the sun or that Father
George Lemaitre was being a good Catholic in
formulating the Big Bang Theory or that St. Albert the
Great was being a good Catholic in trying to do natural
history or that Louis Pasteur was being a good Catholic
by studying anthrax or that Gregor Mendel was being a
good Catholic by inventing the science of genetics.
But since, as St. Thomas made clear, all truth is God’s
truth, Catholics exercising the gift of knowledge do this
because they know that earth and heaven are bound
together by two unbreakable cords: the fact that the
universe was created by God and the fact that God has
joined himself to earth in the incarnation of the Son of
God.
That’s why the gift of knowledge is a sanctifying gift. To
sanctify is to make holy, to set apart, to give to God. The
main thing made holy by the sanctifying gift of
knowledge is, of course, the saint. But the saint’s task
is then to sanctify the world around him. So when we
are infused with the gifts of the Holy Spirit, we respond
to the promptings of the Holy Spirit by a sort of instinct
that refuses to cut earth off from heaven, but instead
insists on glorifying God the Creator who is also Christ
the Redeemer.
We refuse to pit earth against heaven, and the earth is
part of God’s creation and subject to his governance.
So, for instance, we do not truncate our thought by
saying things like, “People used to think lightning was
caused by God, but now we know it’s just electricity
obeying the laws of nature.” Instead, we say, “Why is
there electricity? Why is there anything at all, including
laws of nature? And why is it intelligible to us? Because
all comes from our loving God and Father.”
So we live sacramentally and acknowledge that
“heaven and earth are full of God’s glory.”
That’s why knowledge perfects, not denies, the
theological virtue of faith. The object of knowledge is, in
the words of Servant of God Father John Hardon, “the
whole spectrum of created things insofar as they lead
one to God.”
This means that the gift of knowledge is ultimately
personal, not abstract, because God is personal.
Knowledge is no more about the mere cataloging of
factoids about God or creation than architecture is
about piling up bricks in a heap. Knowledge is about
seeking to trace out the grand design of God in the
cathedral of creation and redemption — and of our
place in it. Through the exercise of knowledge, we
discern God’s purpose in our lives and our place in his
purposes. That is why such knowledge is sometimes
called “the science of the saints” and theology (i.e., the
study of God) the “queen of the sciences.”
By the gift of knowledge, says Jesus, “my sheep hear
my voice” (John 10:27) and discern both earthly and
heavenly truths in their proper relation to one another.
Judging all things in the light of Divine truth, we cannot
only distinguish between the promptings of God and the
subtle wiles of the devil, we can see and praise the
manifold ways in which God is glorified in his creatures.
In doing so, we honor the God who has spanned the
gap from heaven to Bethlehem, that we may know him.
Parish Office (970)332-5858
Parish email:
[email protected]
Parish website:
www.saintandrewapostle.org
Fr. JONATHAN DELLINGER
18th SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME
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MASS SCHEDULE
Saturdays Mass time: 5:00pm
Confessions 3:30-4:30pm before Saturday Mass
Sunday Mass
8:00am
Weekday Masses: Thurs. 5:30pm; Confessions 4:30pm
Friday 8:00am; adoration following Mass
2nd & 4th Saturday Mass in Yuma:
5:00pm
Confessions 3:30-4:30pm before Saturday Mass
Sunday Mass time in Yuma: 10:30am;
Sunday Spanish Mass: 12:15pm summer; 1:00pm fall/winter
NEW PARISHIONERS: WELCOME!
Please register through the parish office.
SACRAMENTS
The Sacrament of Baptism and Holy
Matrimony require specific preparation. Please contact
Fr. Jonathan for preparation classes and to make
scheduling arrangements or if you intend to have these
sacraments celebrated in another church or with a
different priest.
The Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First
Communion and Confirmation, require sign up for
group classes, please contact the parish office for more
information and start dates. Individual Confessions
are heard Saturdays from 3:30-4:30pm, on Thursdays at
4:30pm, or any time by contacting Fr. Jonathan.
Communal Penance Services are held during Advent
and Lent.
The Anointing of the Sick can be
done at any time or during a Mass.
Please notify Fr. Jonathan at any time
you are in need of this sacrament. If
you are going away for surgery, please
ask for the anointing before you leave.
18 DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO
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MISAS
Sábado Misa: 5:00pm
Confesiones 3:30-4:30pm antes Misa Sábado
Domingo Misa
8:00am
Jueves Misa: 5:30pm; Confesiones 4:30pm
Viernes 8:00am; adoración después de Misa
2nd & 4th Sábado Misa en Yuma:
5:00pm
Confesiones 3:30-4:30pm antes Misa Sábado
Domingo Misa en Yuma: 10:30am;
Domingo Misa en español: 12:15pm verano; 1:00pm invierno
BIENVENIDOS NUEVOS FELIGRESES!
Si desea registrarse lo puede hacer en la oficina de la parroquia.
Para más información en español llame a la oficina parroquial en
Yuma al 848-5973.
LOS SACRAMENTOS
El Sacramento del Bautismo Favor de pasar a la oficina
parroquial en Wray para obtener un folleto de los requisitos que
deben cumplir para recibir este sacramento. Para bautizar a un
niño/a menor de 7 años se requiere que los Padres y Padrinos
asistan a una plática pre-bautismal, las pláticas son ofrecidas sólo
en Yuma. Favor de hablar al 970-848-5973 para inscribirse o para
más información.
Sagrado Matrimonio Requiere preparación específica.
El curso se ofrece una vez al año, iniciando en Enero. Para
mayor información llamar a Lety Cortes al 970-848-5973.
Los Sacramentos de Primera Confesión, Primera
Comunión y Confirmación, requieren inscripción para las
clases del grupo, por favor visite la oficina de la parroquia para más
información y fechas de inicio.
Hay Confesiones individuales los sábados de 3:30-4:30pm,
tambien a las 4:30pm cada jueves, o cuando lo quiera avise al Fr.
Jonathan. Se sostienen los Servicios de la Penitencia comunales
durante Adviento y Cuaresma.
La Unción de los Enfermos puede hacerse cuando quiera
o durante una Misa. Por favor notifique Fr. Jonathan en cualquier
momento que necesite este sacramento solicite la unción antes de
salir a una cirugía.
18th SUNDAY ordinary july 31
7:30am World Wide Rosary
8:00am Mass +George Lenz Sr &
+Justine Wostenberg
by the Lenz family
After Mass: Parish hall (downstairs & kitchen)
reserved for Lenz family gathering
Monday, August 1
Tuesday, August 2
6-9:00pm Adoration of Blessed Sacrament
Wednesday, August 3
Thursday, August 4
Father Jonathan is on vacation Monday, August
1 through Friday, August 13. During his absence,
there will be no daily Masses or Confessions.
Friday, August 5
SATURDAY, August 6
TOTAL CONSECRATION TO MARY
begins today—1st day of 33 days.
3:30pm
Confessions
5:00pm Mass for our parish
Redemptorist Mater missionary will celebrate
the weekend Masses with us.
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7:30am Rosary
8:00am Mass for Janet Cure
(birthday Aug. 9) by the Cure family
Father Jonathan will be on vacation Monday, August 1
through Friday, August 13. During his absence, there
will be no daily Masses or Confessions. Our parishes
will welcome a Redemptorist Mater missionary priest
the weekend of August 6-7.
Bob Snyder
Ken Surls
Mike Stafford
Mike Vlasin
Note: Fr. Jonathan’s email address:
[email protected].
Mary Fecht, Luke Cure, Kylee Meisner
Finance Council: Wade Stults, Keith
Waggoner, Tim Wisdom, Janet Cure
HOW TO MAKE A PLEDGE OR DONATION TO THE
PARKING LOT/ROOF REPAIRS PROJECT
Counters for July 30-31-- Roberta, *Boots Peterson (sub)
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 5:00PM
SACRISTAN: Cheve Castillo
HOSPITALITY: Andy Osmus
LECTOR: Tim Wisdom
EUCHARIST: Cheve Castillo
SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 8:00AM 19th Ordinary
SACRISTAN: Bill Braz
HOSPITALITY: Elias & Mireya Pureco family
SERVERS: Tyler, Brady, Andrew C., Brody S
LECTORS: Becky Lenz; Steve Huerta (SP)
MUSIC & CANTOR: Janna*sub/Doreen Pecar
EUCHARIST: George LenzII, Wilma Collins,
Rod Lenz, Don & Sue Crow
FLOWERS: Dee Wilson
LINENS (for August): Ginny Roath*
COLLECTION COUNT: Wilma Collins, Don Crow
REGISTER FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
CLASSES NOW!
Thank you very much to our parish families who
have registered for religious education. If you have not
done so, please obtain a registration form and return it
completed to Angie or Kylee or the parish office.
Classes are scheduled to begin in September. Please
contact Angie or Kylee with questions/concerns or to
volunteer to help with the education of our parish
children in their CATHOLIC FAITH. Is God asking
YOU to be a substitute teacher, aide, or helper in the
CCD classrooms?
ANGIE HARMS KYLEE MEISNER
If you notice suspicious activity around the church, or
lights left on/doors unlocked during the
night, please contact one of the volunteer
KEEPERS of the KEYS:
Pastoral Council: Shawna Fonte, Don Crow,
Knights of Columbus Wheelchair Project
If you need to borrow a wheelchair for a
few days or a few weeks, please ask one
of the Knights of Columbus. We will
have you fill out a short form with your
personal information and a signature, and
you'll be on your way! First come, first served.
Please fill out the pledge sheet available
on the front table & return your
pledges/payments by way of the weekly
offertory collection or send to the parish office.
PLEASE INDICATE YOUR DONATION IS
FOR THE ST. ANDREW BUILDING FUND.
Initial donations and subsequent payments on
pledges must be marked BUILDING FUND.
¿Quiere usted bautizar a su bebe?
Pláticas de Bautismo
Agosto: Viernes 26 de Agosto
6:00pm
Septiembre: Viernes 30 de
Septiembre 6:00pm
Los padres y padrinos deben de tomar pláticas
bautismales para poder bautizar.
Favor de hablar a la oficina parroquial 848-5973
(Yuma) para información completa sobre los requisitos
y para apuntarse para asistir a las pláticas. ¡Gracias!
PARKING LOT CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
Week of August 1: Start front concrete & set
light poles.
CONCRETE WILL NEED TO CURE
FOR THREE (3) WEEKS TO ONE (1)
MONTH. SO PLEASE BE AWARE OF
PARKING NEEDS OF ALL PARISHIONERS.
PLEASE RESPECT THE CONES.
Direct any questions or comments about the
construction project to Fr. Jonathan and/or
Shawna Fonte. Please allow the contractors
and construction workers to do their jobs with
minimal interruption.
Check out the FAITH FORMATION tab on our website to
see how you can participate in the TOTAL
CONSECRATION TO MARY that we will be doing in our
parish from Aug. 6 through Sept. 8. Total Consecration
to Mary, explains St. Louis, "consists in surrendering
oneself in the manner of a slave to Mary, and to Jesus
through her, and then performing all our actions with
Mary, in Mary, through Mary, and for Mary" (The
Secret of Mary, No. 28). It is also known as "True
Devotion to Mary," "Total Consecration to Jesus
through Mary," and "Holy Slavery."
“Be Not Afraid”
By making this consecration to Mary, you are placing
yourself completely and totally in her hands. You are
giving her permission to form you, discipline you, and
mold you into a true follower of Christ. Do not be
afraid, though, because she loves you. She will always
take care of you, and knows better than anybody how
to do so. It is always good to remember her words to
St. Juan Diego in Mexico, "Hear and let it penetrate into
your heart, my dear little son: let nothing discourage
you, nothing depress you: let nothing alter your heart
or your countenance. Also do not fear any illness or
vexation, anxiety or pain. Am I not here who am your
Mother? Are you not under my shadow and protection?
Am I not your fountain of life? Are you not in the folds
of my mantle, in the crossing of my arms? Is there
anything else that you need?"
Father Matthew Kessler, a Redemptorist
missionary priest, will be speaking to us about
the vital work being done by the Redemptorist
priests and brothers serving in their overseas
missions. Fr. Matt, a native of Wichita, KS, has
been ordained since 1991. He has served in
parishes for six years; preached missions before
spending thirteen years at Liguori Publications.
He spent four years at Our Lady of Peace Parish
in Greeley, CO in the mid-1990s. He currently
is serving as the Provincial Vicar for the
Redemptorists Denver Province.
Kindly
welcome Fr. Matt and please give this important
appeal your attention.