Divine Mercy Sunday 8 April 2018

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1 Divine Mercy Sunday 8 April 2018 St. Michael Catholic Church Gastonia, North Carolina

2 Sunday, April 8 Divine Mercy Sunday Holy Week at St. Michael Sacred Liturgy 7:30 AM Holy Mass For the People 10:00 AM Holy Mass Paul Grenier 12:00 PM Holy Mass (Spanish) Priest Intention Meetings & Events 8:00 AM K/C Pancake Breakfast: PC/K 8:45 AM Donuts & Dogma/RCIA: PC/K 8:45 AM English FF: School/C-Hall 10:00 AM Spanish FF: All bldgs. 2:00 PM Spanish Dance Practice: Gym 7:00 PM SAA: C-Hall Monday, April 9 The Annunciation of the Lord Tuesday, April 10 7:00 AM Holy Mass - Nancy & Raymonde Coulombe 7:30 AM Lauds 7:00 AM Holy Mass (EF) - Katherine Price 7:45 AM Lauds 1:00 PM Cursillo Grouping: HFR 2:30 PM Regnum Christie: HFR 3:15 PM Children s Choir: Ch 7:00 PM Fidelis: Gym 7:00 PM Spanish Mission Mtg: C-Hall 6:30 PM Stewardship Commission: HFR 7:00 PM Schola Practice: Ch 7:00 PM Spanish Altar Server Trg.: Ch 7:00 PM Emmaus Groups: C-Hall/Gym Wednesday, April 11 St. Stanislaus of Cracow, St. Leo the Great St. Gemma Galgani Thursday, April 12 5:00 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 5:00 PM 5:45 PM Confessions 5:50 PM Vespers and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 6:15 PM Holy Mass Zachary Brown 7:00 AM Holy Mass (EF) - Raymond Fortin 7:45 AM Lauds 7:00 PM Confirmation I: PC/Ch 7:00 PM English Adult Choir Practice: Ch 7:15 PM CSS (Romans): PC/K 6:00 PM Confirmation II: PC 7:00 PM Fraternus: Gym 7:00 PM Spanish FF Leadership Mtg: C-Hall Friday, April 13 St. Martin I St. Hermenegild 7:00 AM Holy Mass - Terry Aker 7:30 AM Lauds 8:15 AM Holy Mass - Robert Carothers 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 3:00 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet 9:30 AM CSS (Exodus): HFR/K 3:00 PM Homeschool PE Class: Gym 5:00 PM Spanish Youth: C-Hall 7:00 PM Legion of Mary: HFR 7:15PM Queen of Heaven: PC/K Saturday, April 14 St. Justin Sts. Tiburtius, Valerian & Maximus Sunday, April 15 3rd Sunday of Easter No Holy Mass - Diaconate Ordination at St. Mark Catholic Church in Huntersville 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM Confessions 4:30 PM Holy Rosary 5:00 PM Holy Mass - Tito Chicas 7:30 AM Holy Mass Thomas Wenger 10:00 AM Holy Mass For the People 12:00 PM Holy Mass (Spanish) Priest Intention 8:00 PM AA Meeting: C-Hall 8:45 AM Donuts & Dogma/RCIA: PC/K 8:45 AM English FF: School/C-Hall 10:00 AM Spanish FF: All bldgs. 11:30 AM Reception for Deacon Mueller 2:00 PM Spanish Dance Practice: Gym 7:00 PM SAA: C-Hall

3 Please Remember in your Prayers Parish Members & Friends: Fr. James Ebright, Fr. George Kloster, Sister Mary Olivia Shirley, Anna Ashworth, Janet Atherton, Joe Bell, Barbara Berg, Janice Black, Burton & Beth Bradley, Dorian Broadway, Robert Carothers, Hilario Chegue, Steven Cherry, Chuck Deal, Antonia Delgado García, Gail Driscoll, Be y Dow, Elizabeth Eddie, Logan Escandón, María Ferran, Pete & Rebecca Files, Kathy Flanagan, Sarah & Casey Ford, Shannon Frazer, Lynne Freeman, Kathy Geoffroy, Penny Godwin, Aleyda Gómez, Lynn Hamm, Gwen Hart, Calvin Hebert, Carol Henderson, Dorothy Henley, Eric Hunter, Connie Hu er, Buddy James, Robert Jerry, Robin Johnson, Briceida Juya, Kay Landry, Pat Lauzon, Olivia Levesque, Cookie Lynn, Peter & Georgia Mannering, Antonia Marin, Josefina Mar nez, Rita Mascarenhas, Sadie Messer, Frank, Miriam & Elizabeth Micheli, Heather Monteleagre, Sarah Monteleone, Marion Moore, Wayne Moore, Jack Neerincx, Sarah O Keefe, Thomas O Keefe, Gerald Orazem, Mary Packard, Charles Pasour, Karen Phaup, Ervin Phillips, Henry Phillips, Betsy Prui, Terry Purvis, Ivo Raimundo, Penny Ramsey, Lydia Robinson, Gladys Rodriguez, Sue Ruocco, K.S., Bill & Mary Saluke, Jo Santoro, Ethan Sco, Marie Seager, Gemma Servin Vega, Jim Sneska, Pat Splawn, Bob Stauss, McKenzie Reese Tapper, Alice Thornburg, Maerene Thomas, Tinsdale Family, Emperatriz Vidal, Jacqueline Wood, Paul & Marion Yager For all in service to our country: Stefan Zapata, Derrick Dobbins, Ma hew Barker, Kevin Haskins, Stephanie Miller, Kevin Tiddy Highlights April 2018 Location: St. Michael Catholic Church Campus, Unless Otherwise Noted FOR A FULL LIST OF EVENTS, VISIT OUR PARISH CALENDAR: Sunday, April 8 - Divine Mercy Sunday Saturday, April 14 Diaconate Ordination at St. Mark Catholic Church in Huntersville Sunday, April 15 - Tim Mueller Ordination Celebration Saturday, April 21 - An Evening for Married Couples Thursday, April 26 - Catholic Charities Vineyard of Hope SAVE THE DATE! Our Charlo e Diocese Eucharis c Congress will take place on Friday and Saturday, September 7 & 8. This spiritually unifying event brings together thousands of Catholics from across the diocese and southeast for spiritual talks, music, prayer, and fellowship - all centered around the Most Blessed Sacrament. All ages welcome! SERVERS OF THE SACRED LITURGY READINGS FOR THE WEEK 4/09 4/15 Saturday, April 14 5:00 PM Mass Greeters: Tom & Cookie Lynn Lectors: Rosemarie Weisenhorn, Sue Neerincx Gi s: Frank Boothe EMHC: Jeff Templeton Sunday, April 15 7:30 AM Mass Greeters: Laureen Dobbs Lectors: Bob Cinq-Mars, Johanna Pichardo Gi s: De & Chip Watson Sunday, April 15 10:00 AM Mass Greeters: Jane Sheppard Lectors: Rece McSwain, Teresita Kullberg EMHC: Roger Shepard REMINDER Queen of Heaven class Friday April 13 at 7:15pm in the Parish Center. All are welcome! Monday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21 Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36 Friday: Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 Saturday: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21 Sunday: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4:2, 4, 7-9; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24:35-48 Divine Mercy Novena began on Good Friday. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy may be prayed at any me, but our Lord specifically asked St. Faus na to urge people to pray it as a Novena, especially on the nine days before the Feast of Mercy, the second Sunday of Easter. Jesus promised: By this Novena I will grant every possible grace to souls. ~ Diary, 796

4 Holy Week Around our Parish Altar of Repose...so that, as I have done for you, you should also do. ~ John 13;15 The Priesthood and the Eucharist... Rosary for the Deceased at Belmont Abbey Cemetery The Passion of Our Lord Easter Vigil Candidates & Confirmandi Catechumens Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Noble! He Is Risen! Alleluia!

5 John Booze Albert Brooke Abigail Camilleri Aiden Camilleri Anna Cleveland Julia Fierova Nicholas Heidenreich Jacob Huffman Butch Kim Odell Kim Tey Kim Aaron Maddox Around our Parish & Diocese St. Michael s parish family joyfully welcomes all the candidates and catechumens who received the Sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation at the Easter Vigil. We pray that the newly baptized and confirmed will find in the Church the meaning and happiness for which their hearts long. Joy Maddox Audrey Maddox Taliesin Maddox Olivia Maddox Evangeline Maddox Penelope Maddox Catherine Magennis Amy Monteleone Dennis Noble Betse Noble Marisa Self Ayden Watson St. Michael Catholic Church An Evening for Married Couples with Father Martin Connor, LC j à{ züxtà }Éç ãx vxäxuütàx Tim Mueller s Diaconate Ordination Ordination Mass Saturday, April AM St. Mark s, Huntersville, NC Celebration Luncheon Sunday, April 15 11:30 AM St. Michael s Gym Therefore, brethren, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this duty. ~Acts Take time this Easter season to breathe new life into your marriage! Saturday, April 21 5 PM - Holy Mass, Church 6 PM - Dinner, Parish Center 7 PM - Talks & lively discussion, Parish Center $30 per couple Scholarships available Register at the parish website, the church office or in the Narthex Come share an evening of compassion and hope! Catholic Charities 15 th Annual Vineyard of Hope April 26, 2018 Crowne Plaza Charlotte Pre-event Reception 5:30 pm Blessing of the Meal 6:45 pm To register, view sponsorship opportunities, or become a table host visit us online at ccdoc.org/vineyardofhope or Amy Loesch at ahloesch@charlottediocese.org

6 Prayer to Our Lady of Good Remedy O Mother of the Divine Redeemer, who under the title of our Lady of Good Remedy comes to the aid of all who call upon thee, extend thy maternal protection to us. We depend on thee, Dear Mother, as helpless and needy children depend on a tender and caring mother. Thrift Store Needs You may give electronically at ******************************* Prayerfully consider giving at least one hour's wage per week to the Lord. Canned vegetables, soups, fruit, chicken, Spam & tuna Peanut Bu er / Spaghe sauce Instant Mashed Potatoes Bo led Juices / Dry Milk Spring Clothing for adults and children Shoes in good condition for adults and children Please bring items to the store Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call Thank you for your generosity! Please include your Stewardship Commitment Forms in the collec on basket at Mass. If you need a box of Children s Envelopes please contact the Church Office. We thank you for all you do with your Time, Talent and Treasure at Saint Michael Catholic Church and School. The decision to give has not so much to do with calendars and budgets. Rather, the decision to give is really a matter of putting your life with God into perspective.

7 Pastor PARISH DIRECTORY 708 St. Michael s Lane Gastonia, NC Parochial Vicar (Ext 101) In Residence Hispanic Priest (Ext. 112) Deacon Pastoral Care Rev. Fr. Matthew Buettner mrbuettner@charlottediocese.org Rev. Fr. Jason Christian frchristian@stmichaelsgastonia.org Rev. Fr. James Ebright jaebright@charlottediocese.org Rev. Fr Jose Antonio Juya jjajuya@yahoo.com Rev. Mr. John Weisenhorn yourdeak@gmail.com Sr. Carolyn Mary Coll, RSM mercy1827.9@gmail.com Administrative Assistant Mrs. Phyllis Mueller (Ext. 129) prmueller@stmichaelsgastonia.org Parish Secretary / Communications Facilities Manager (Ext. 104) Ms. Lissette Westover secretary@stmichaelsgastonia.org Mr. Tim Mueller tmueller@stmichaelsgastonia.org Religious Education (English) Mrs. Theresa Webster (Ext. 114) tmwebster@stmichaelsgastonia.org Choirs Adult Mrs. Toni Keating tmkeating@stmichaelsgastonia.org Parish Nurse (Ext. 128) Children Latin St Michael Thrift Store 1111 S. York Street Gastonia, NC Phone: Tuesday Friday:10 5:30 Saturday:10 4 Thrift Store Manager Mrs. Kristen Levine tklehome@bellsouth.ne Ms. Kristy Brown kristylynnbrown@gmail.com Mrs. Maureen Halek mohalekrn@gmail.com Ms. Amy Pruitt appruitt@stmichaelsgastonia.org St. Michael Catholic School 704 St Michael s Lane Gastonia, NC Phone: School Principal (Ext. 118) Mrs. Sheila Levesque salevesque@stmichaelsgastonia.org DIRECTORIO DE MINISTERIOS 708 St. Michael s Lane Gastonia, NC Vicaría de Gastonia - Ministerio Hispano Padre Jose Antonio Juya Bendición o Presentación de Niños: Betty Villegas Catequesis para Niños, Jóvenes & Adultos Mireya Rico Luzmar Go mez Charla para el Sacramento del Matrimonio Marıá y Dioney Consejería Espiritual - Jueves y Viernes Llame al Padre Jose al Coordinadora Comité Pastoral Hispano Reina Granadino Coordinador General de Liturgia John Herrera Julio Garcıá Graciela Lo pez Decoración para Celebraciones/Artículos Religiosos Nora Hospitalidad: Ariel y Diana Salazar Lectores: Luzmar Go mez / Ministros Extraordinarios de la Sagrada Comunión Julio Garcıá Graciela Lo pez Ministerio de Jóvenes Ivonne Segura Ministerio del Coro (incluyendo bodas/quinceañeras) Fa tima Brens Rolando Espinoza Ministerio Misionero Graciela Lo pez Alicia Alvare Misa para Difuntos Primeros viernes durante Misa de sanacio n Ano tese con Betty Villegas Monaguillos: Mireya Rico Ofrendas: Ariel y Diana Salazar Preparación Pre-Matrimonial: Marıá Luna Preparación Pre- Bautismal: Graciela Lo pez Quinceañeras: Luzmar Go mez Visita a enfermos: He ctor y Alicia Alvare Padre Jose

8 Around our Diocese Join MiraVia at its 18th Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament "Links FORE! Life" on Monday, May 14 at The Golf Club at Ballantyne in Charlotte Beverages, lunch and dinner included. Register by May 4. Cost per player is $130. MiraVia, Inc., a Catholic, 501 (c)(3) non-profit maternity and a er-care program serving the Charlo e region, has provided material, emo- onal and spiritual support to more than 7,980 mothers and their children since they admi ed their first mother in MiraVia s services include housing at its college -based residen al program, professional counseling, food, clothing, and mother and baby supplies, which are all offered to their clients free of charge:h p:// miravia.org. To register or learn more about the event, visit h p://bit.ly/linksforelife or contact Megan Whiteside at meganwhiteside@miravia.org. Are we like Thomas and doubt the power of God in our marriage? Learn the tools to put God in your Sacrament of Marriage. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends are: Aug 3-5, 2018 in Chapel Hill, NC and Nov 9-11, 2018 in ATLANTIC BEACH, NC. Early sign up is recommended. For more informa on: h ps://ncmarriagediscovery.org or contact us at applica ons@ncmarriagediscovery.org or It is me for the Annual Spring Sales Event at the Catholic Shoppe at Belmont Abbey College. Everything in the store is on sale from March 15 th through May 15 th! 1) Save 20 % off one regular price item of your choice. 2) Take advantage of hundreds of items newly marked down to 50% and 75% off. 3) Take 10% off any addi onal items in your purchase. We have an excellent selec on of Bap sm, First Holy Communion and Confirma on gi s. For more informa on and store hours call CCWG Morning Reflec on Monday, April 9th at St. Vincent de Paul Church Assembly Room. Holy Mass at 9am followed by the reflec on at 10:30am with Fr. Cory Catron. For more informa on please contact Anne Tinsdale at St. Michael Parishioners Sincere and heartfelt thanks from the Gaston Choral Society to those who attended our Palm Sunday Concert ~ Seven Last Words of Christ ~ at the Belmont Abbey Basilica Our Lady of Fa ma: PRAY THE ROSARY EVERYDAY

9 Domingo de la Divina Misericordia La Fiesta de la Divina Misericordia se celebra el primer Domingo después del Domingo de Pascua. Sor María Faustina, apóstol de la Divina Misericordia, forma parte del círculo de santos de la Iglesia más conocidos. A través de ella el Señor Jesús transmite al mundo el gran mensaje de la Divina Misericordia y presenta el modelo de la perfección cristiana basada sobre la confianza en Dios y la actitud de caridad hacia el prójimo. Antecedentes Una devoción especial se comenzó a esparcir por el mundo entero a partir del diario de una joven monja polaca en El mensaje no es nada nuevo, pero nos recuerda lo que la Iglesia siempre ha enseñado por medio de las Sagradas Escrituras y la tradición: que Dios es misericordioso y que perdona y que nosotros también debemos ser misericordiosos y debemos perdonar. Pero en la devoción a la Divina Misericordia este mensaje toma un enfoque poderoso que llama a las personas a un entendimiento más profundo sobre el Amor ilimitado de Dios y la disponibilidad de este Amor a todos especialmente a los más pecadores. El mensaje y la devoción a Jesús como la Divina Misericordia esta basada en los escritos de la Santa María Faustina Kowalska, una monja polaca sin educación básica que, en obediencia a su director espiritual, escribió un diario de alrededor de 600 páginas que relatan las revelaciones que ella recibió sobre la Misericordia de Dios. Aún antes de su muerte en 1938 se comenzó a esparcir la devoción a la Divina Misericordia. El mensaje de Misericordia es que Dios nos Ama a todos- no importa cuan grande sean nuestras faltas. Él quiere que reconozcamos que Su Misericordia es más grande que nuestros pecados, para que nos acerquemos a Él con confianza, para que recibamos su Misericordia y la dejemos derramar sobre otros. De tal manera de que todos participemos de Su Gozo. Es un mensaje que podemos recordar tan fácilmente como un ABC. A Pide su Misericordia. Dios quiere que nos acerquemos a Él por medio de la oración constante, arrepentidos de nuestros pecados y pidiéndole que derrame Su Misericordia sobre nosotros y sobre el mundo entero B Sé misericordioso Dios quiere que recibamos Su Misericordia y que por medio de nosotros se derrame sobre los demás C Confía completamente en Jesús Dios nos deja saber que las gracias de su Misericordia dependen de nuestra confianza. Mientras más confiemos en Jesús, más recibiremos. Nuestro Señor le habla estrictamente de esto a Santa Faustina: Exijo de ti obras de Misericordia que deben surgir del amor hacia Mí. Debes mostrar misericordia al prójimo siempre y en todas partes. No puedes dejar de hacerlo ni excusarte ni justificarte. (Diario 742). Así como lo mandan los evangelios "Sean Misericordiosos así como su Padre en el Cielo es Misericordioso, " piden que seamos misericordiosos con nuestro prójimo "siempre y en todo lugar" parece imposible de cumplir pero el Señor asegura que es posible. " Cuando un alma se acerca a Mí con confianza, la colmo con tal abundancia de gracias que ella no puede contenerlas en sí misma, sino que las irradia sobre otras almas. " (Diario 1074) Cómo irradiamos la Misericordia de Dios a nuestro prójimo? Por medio de nuestras acciones, palabras y oraciones. "En estas tres formas" Él le dice a Sor Faustina " está contenida la plenitud de la misericordia" (Diario 742) Todos hemos sido llamados a practicar estas tres formas de misericordia, pero no todos somos llamados de la misma manera. Tenemos que preguntarle al Señor, quien comprende nuestras personalidades individuales y nuestra situación, que nos ayude a reconocer las diversas formas con que podemos poner en práctica Su Misericordia en nuestras vidas diarias. Pidiendo la Misericordia de nuestro Señor, confiando en su Misericordia, y viviendo como personas misericordiosas nos podemos asegurar que nunca escucharemos decir "Sus corazones están lejos de mí" sino más bien la hermosa promesa de " Bienaventurados los misericordiosos, ya que ellos obtendrán Misericordia". Divina Misericordia en todo el mundo Muchas Diócesis y parroquias celebran el Domingo de la Divina Misericordia de diferentes maneras. Algunas tienen una misa durante la hora de las tres de la tarde, "hora de la Misericordia"; otras tienen una Santa Hora de Adoración Eucarística, la cual generalmente incluye la recitación de la coronilla de la Divina Misericordia. La bendición de la imagen de Nuestro Señor Misericordioso y su veneración son con normalmente incluidas como parte de la la Misa o de la Hora Santa. Informen a su sacerdote de esta fiesta tan importante y compartan con el la devoción de la Divina Misericordia. Celebración personal de la Divina Misericordia Si tu no puedes atender una celebración organizada, hay muchas formas de celebrar personalmente, tal como rezar la Coronilla de la Divina Misericordia, leer las Sagradas Escrituras o leer selecciones del Diario de la Beata Hermana Faustina (Divina Misericordia en mi alma), especialmente textos referentes a la Fiesta. Algunos encuentran que es gran ayuda escuchar cassettes de enseñanzas e himnos sobre la Divina Misericordia. Otros miran vídeos sobre el mensaje de la Divina Misericordia y la vida de la Hermana Faustina. Además de esto deberíamos encontrar oportunidades para actos personales de misericordia. Propagación la Devoción a la Divina Misericordia Jesús le dijo a la Hermana Faustina: " Haz lo que esté en tu

10 PARISH INFORMATION SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM If you are interested in having your child baptized, please contact the church office at SACRAMENT OF HOLY MATRIMONY All weddings are celebrated inside the Church on Saturday at 10 AM or 12 PM. Please contact the church office at for more information. MARRIAGE TRIBUNAL ADVOCATE Please contact Donna Snyder at or at SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please call the church office ( ) to set a time before serious surgery or any time in an emergency. HOLY COMMUNION AT HOME Please contact Sr. Carolyn Mary Coll at or mercy1827.9@gmail.com FAITH FORMATION & SACRAMENTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS Contact the Director of Religious Education Theresa Webster at ext 114 or tmwebster@stmichaelsgastonia.org RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) Anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith or who wishes to become Catholic should contact the Director of Religious Education Theresa Webster at ext. 114 or tmwebster@stmichaelsgastonia.org DEVOTIONS Wednesday: 5:00 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 5:50 PM Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament First Fridays: 10 PM Thursday 7 AM Friday: Nocturnal Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Every Friday: 9 AM - 7 PM All Day Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3 PM Saturdays: 8:00 AM Lauds & Miraculous Medal Novena Fridays of Lent: 6 PM Stations of the Cross PARISH PASTORAL & FINANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS Pastoral Council Steve Cherry Juan García Reina Granadino John Keating Maureen O Keefe Dacia Beaver John Guglielmetti Dawn Nielson scherry@mrdacpa.com gaston.instructor@gmail.com reinaigranadino@hotmail.com keatingusa@gmail.com Finance Council mokeefe31@gmail.com dacia333@hotmail.com gccgolfer7@gmail.com dnielson1@bellsouth.net ST. MICHAEL S PARISH APP Download the app by texting the word app to 88202, or by clicking the QR Code below (you have to have a QR scanner app on your smartphone in order to scan the QR Code), or you can also download the app to your phone by visiting the App Store or Google Play! ATTENTION NEWCOMERS Have you completed a parish registration form? Do you have any questions? Please feel free to ask one of our Greeters!