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MASS SCHEDULE
Weekends Saturday....5:00 pm; (7:00 pm Spanish) Sunday .....9:00 am, 11:00 am; (1:00 pm Spanish ) Weekdays Monday - Friday 8:00 am; (7:00 pm Spanish) First Saturday ..... 8:00 am Holy Day of Obligation Masses 8:00 am, 6:00 pm, (8:00 pm Spanish) Confession Saturday ............. 3:30 - 4:30 pm Scanlan Office Building or by appointment Baptism Preparation English: Call the Parish Office to register Spanish: 1
st & 2
nd Sat., 2:00 pm (Scanlan)
Baptism English: 4
th Saturday at 9:00 am
Spanish: 3rd Saturday at 9:00 am
Marriage Preparation English: Contact the Parish Office Spanish: Contact a Deacon Anointing of the Sick First Friday during 8:00 am Mass Call Parish Office for home/hospital anointing Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday - Friday.........9:00 am - 3:00 pm Last Friday of the month - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, after 7 pm Mass - Saturday 6:00 am Mission Churches Mass Schedule Saint Paul’s - Hurricane (171 S. Main) Sunday Mass—12:30 pm San Pablo Mission - Beryl Junction (721 S. Highway 18) Sunday Mass—4:00 pm Saint Christopher’s - Kanab (39 West 200 South) Daily Mass—8:00 am, Sundays— 9:00 am Zion Park - Springdale (Canyon Community Center, 126 Lion Blvd.) SCAP…Sundays at 8:00 am Palm Sunday through December 1
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Church Office 157 North 200 West / PO Box 188 St. George, UT 84771 Ph:435-673-2604 / Fax:435-688-2704 Email: [email protected] Office Hours Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Closed from 12 noon-1:00 pm
Saint George
Photo: Bob Parks
259 WEST 200 NORTH, ST. GEORGE, UTAH 84770—WWW.SAINTGEORGECATHOLICS.COM
March 28, 2021 / The Passion of the Lord
CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. David Bittmenn, Pastor
Rev. Kelechi Alozie, Parochial Vicar
ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
STEPHEN MINISTERS COMMISSIONED Sunday, March 21—11am Mass - Leaders and Ministers worship and celebrate
Official beginning of Stephen Ministry serving Saint George Parish and community
Carole Drake, Pastoral Assistant
M A R Y A N N
M A R I E
BRENDA
BONN I E
Deacon Carlos
Herrold Egger Ministry Trainer
PASTOR
FATHER DAVE
STEPHEN
Janice
Nadia
Mary
Teresa
LEADERS
INGE
Ghislaine Sharon
EULALIA
Joan
Stephen Ministers Walking with people during troubled times
STEWARDSHIP / CORRESPONSABILIDAD
Gratitude in Action: Our Way of Life / Gratitud en Acción: Nuestra forma de Vida
Sunday, March 21, Stephen Ministry at Saint George Catholic Church officially began. It seems most fitting to speak about the ministry from a Stewardship point of view. A Steward brings his or her gifts and talents to the Lord to use as He directs. These gifts have been generously bestowed upon us, and when placed in service to the Lord, He replenishes them in even greater abundance for our continued service. The commissioned Stephen Leaders and Ministers bring such gifts with them to minister among the members of our community who struggle with life situations that challenge them in a variety of ways. These situations bring about troubled times for people and perhaps family and loved ones as well. Troubled times may involve loss – of health, loved ones, employment. Depression or difficulty coping may develop. Friends and loved ones may not understand the needs of this person attempting to handle a serious illness or the illness of a spouse. They may not be able to be that strong support during a time of death and dying. Stewards realize the gifts and talents with which we have been blessed do not belong exclusively to us; they are to be shared. Just as Jesus shared of Himself, so, we too, as Stewards share of our time and gifts. Stewards respect the dignity and life of those they encounter and thus choose to help others maintain their dignity by offering the service of themselves to those in need. The individuals of our Saint George Parish who were recently commissioned as Stephen Ministers are also Stewards. They are trained to listen, support and assist those who are challenged and struggling with difficult, emotional, and sometimes debilitating circumstances that have altered their usual way of life. These Ministers/Stewards are not indifferent to another’s problems; they actively listen to better identify and understand what the other is experiencing. They do not judge, rather, they support and validate those feelings being experienced by someone attempting to cope with life and move forward in a positive manner. These Ministers/Stewards are also people who hold everything they hear and are told in the strictest confidence. Those people they serve can know, regardless of what is said between a Stephen Minister and themselves, remains between them only. A Stephen Minister insight: “When my care receiver takes the risk of sharing personal thoughts and feelings with me, I view that as a gift – and I guard that gift carefully and treat it with the utmost respect.” “Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” Proverbs 12:18
~Carole Drake Pastoral Assistant and Community Outreach
El domingo 21 de marzo comenzó oficialmente el ministerio Stephen en la iglesia católica Saint George. Parece más apropiado hablar sobre el ministerio desde el punto de vista de la corresponsabilidad. Un corresponsable trae sus dones y talentos al Señor para que los use como Él lo indique. Estos dones nos han sido generosamente otorgados, y cuando se ponen al servicio del Señor, Él los repone en abundancia aún mayor para nuestro servicio continuo. Los líderes y ministros de Stephen comisionados traen tales dones con ellos para ministrar entre los miembros de nuestra comunidad que luchan con situaciones de la vida que los desafían de diversas maneras. Estas situaciones provocan tiempos difíciles para las personas y quizás también para la familia y los seres queridos. Los tiempos difíciles pueden implicar pérdida de salud, seres queridos, empleo. Se puede desarrollar depresión o dificultad para afrontar la situación. Es posible que los amigos y los seres queridos no comprendan las necesidades de esta persona que intenta manejar una enfermedad grave o la enfermedad de su cónyuge. Es posible que no puedan ser un apoyo tan fuerte durante un momento de muerte y agonía. Los corresponsables se dan cuenta de que los dones y talentos con los que hemos sido bendecidos no nos pertenecen exclusivamente; deben ser compartidos. Así como Jesús compartió de sí mismo, nosotros también, como corresponsables, compartimos nuestro tiempo y dones. Los corresponsables respetan la dignidad y la vida de las personas con las que se encuentran y, por lo tanto, eligen ayudar a otros a mantener su dignidad ofreciendo el servicio de sí mismos a los necesitados. Los individuos de nuestra parroquia de San Jorge que fueron recientemente comisionados como ministros Stephen también son corresponsables. Están capacitados para escuchar, apoyar y ayudar a quienes enfrentan desafíos y luchan con circunstancias difíciles, emocionales y, a veces, debilitantes que han alterado su forma de vida habitual. Estos ministros / corresponsables no son indiferentes a los problemas de otros; escuchan activamente para identificar y comprender mejor lo que el otro está experimentando. No juzgan, más bien, apoyan y validan los sentimientos que experimenta alguien que intenta hacer frente a la vida y avanzar de manera positiva. Estos ministros / corresponsables también son personas que guardan todo lo que escuchan y se les dice con la más estricta confidencialidad. Aquellas personas a las que sirven pueden saber, independientemente de lo que se diga entre un ministro Stephen y ellos mismos, permanece solo entre ellos. Continúa en la página 5
Pastor’s Message / Mensaje del padre: Father David Bittmenn
On one hand it seemed like another example of a reoccurring dream people sometimes have. These are the dreams where people don’t stand a chance, the dreams where someone studies hard for a critical test only to arrive at the site of the test five minutes
before the exam ends. It certainly may have seemed like this in the eyes of the apostles. Jesus had always walked a delicate line. His teachings and miracles challenged mightily the powers of the day, but Jesus’ standing with the common people seemed to forestall action against him. It was a tenuous defense; the Lord himself predicted three times that he would suffer and die. The crowds shouted out as Jesus entered the holy city, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that is to come! Hosanna in the highest!” But then a different crowd stirred up by the same authorities who feared Jesus cried out “crucify him” when Pilate asked what should be done with this particular Son of David. On the other hand it seemed like another example of God saving his people despite heavy odds, the kind of thing that happened when a disorganized group of slaves was delivered from cruel slavery in the land of Egypt centuries ago. It certainly seemed like this in Jesus’ eyes. He knew what he preached and the wondrous signs he worked pleased the Father. An unfortunate side effect was that these same deeds occasioned some powerful enemies here on earth. Christ’s connection with the Father was unbreakable and because of this, Christ’s connection with the People of God, as hard-hearted as they can be, was also unbreakable. Human nature fares poorly in such circumstances. It breaks. Jesus was “sorrowful even to death” as he prayed alone in the Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus stood by in pain as he was betrayed by one of his apostles and as the others stumbled over themselves in their haste to abandon him. Jesus cried out on the cross, “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” Jesus trusted even as he died. This weekend’s second reading wonders through the words “he humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Because of this God greatly exalted him and bestowed on him the name which is beyond every name….” In Holy Week we face the same reality as did Jesus and his followers. We are in the process of deciding if we don’t stand a chance or if God is at work saving his people.
Por una parte, parecía otro ejemplo de un sueño recurrente que la gente a veces tiene. Estos son los sueños en los que las personas no tienen ninguna posibilidad, los sueños en los que alguien estudia mucho para una prueba crítica y llega al lugar de la prueba cinco minutos antes de que finalice el examen. Ciertamente pudo haber parecido así a los ojos de los apóstoles. Jesús siempre había caminado por una línea delicada. Sus enseñanzas y milagros desafiaron eficazmente los poderes del día, pero la posición de Jesús con la gente común parecía prevenir acciones en su contra. Fue una defensa tenue; el mismo Señor predijo tres veces que sufriría y moriría. La multitud gritó cuando Jesús entró en la ciudad santa: “¡Hosanna! ¡Bendito el que viene en nombre del Señor! ¡Bendito el reino venidero de nuestro padre David! ¡Hosanna en lo más alto!” Pero entonces, una multitud diferente, agitada por las mismas autoridades que temían que Jesús, gritara “crucifícalo” cuando Pilato preguntó qué se debía hacer con este particular Hijo de David. Por otro lado, parecía otro ejemplo de Dios salvando a su pueblo a pesar de las grandes dificultades, el tipo de cosas que sucedieron cuando un grupo desorganizado de esclavos fue liberado de la cruel esclavitud en la tierra de Egipto hace siglos. Ciertamente parecía así a los ojos de Jesús. Sabía lo que predicaba y las maravillosas señales que hacía agradaban al Padre. Un efecto secundario desafortunado fue que estos mismos hechos ocasionaron algunos enemigos poderosos aquí en la tierra. La conexión de Cristo con el Padre era inquebrantable y, debido a esto, la conexión de Cristo con el Pueblo de Dios, por más endurecidos que puedan ser, también fue inquebrantable. A la naturaleza humana le va mal en tales circunstancias. Se despedaza. Jesús estaba “triste hasta la muerte” mientras oraba solo en el Huerto de Getsemaní. Jesús se quedó parado adolorido cuando fue traicionado por uno de sus apóstoles y mientras los demás tropezaban consigo mismos en su prisa por abandonarlo. Jesús gritó en la cruz: “Dios mío, Dios mío, ¿por qué me has abandonado?” Jesús confió incluso cuando murió. La segunda lectura de este fin de semana se maravilla con las palabras “se humilló a sí mismo, haciéndose obediente hasta el punto de la muerte, incluso la muerte de cruz. Por eso Dios lo exaltó en gran manera y le otorgó un nombre que está más allá de todo nombre….” En Semana Santa nos enfrentamos a la misma realidad que Jesús y sus seguidores. Estamos en el proceso de decidir si no tenemos ninguna oportunidad o si Dios está trabajando para salvar a su pueblo.
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
We are one community nourished and transformed by the Eucharist. As the body of Christ, we are led by the Holy Spirit to know, love and serve God and one another.
Somos una comunidad alimentada y transformada por la Eucaristía. Como cuerpo de Cristo, somos guiados por el Espíritu Santo para conocer, amar y servir a Dios y unos a otros.
EVENTS and MASS INTENTIONS Please visit our website for more announcements or email us at [email protected] for questions or submissions.
Our Lady of Grace Candle
burns this week in memory of
Janice Brent
MASS INTENTIONS
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Tuesday - Friday
9 am - 3 pm
Stephen Ministry
Christ caring for People through People Walking with Others during Troubled Times
Saint George Catholic Church
Parish Events Monday 10:00 am Everyday God (every other week) Kuzy Hall - Rm 3 7:00 pm RCIA Scanlan - Fl 2 3:30 pm Holy Rosary Hurricane Tuesday 9:00 am Marian Hour - Our Lady of Peace Church 6:00 pm CCD Scanlan 7:00 pm Neo Catechumenal Way Kuzy Hall - Rm 3 First Tuesday 6:30 pm Knights of Columbus Kuzy Hall - Rm 1 6:30 pm Women’s Group Kuzy Hall - Rm 3 Second Tuesday 1:00 pm Women’s Group Lunch at Harmons Wednesday 12:00 pm Bulletin Deadline (11 days prior to publication date) 6:00 pm Holy Spirit Prayer Group Kuzy Hall - Rm 3 7:00 pm Clases Biblicas CERS Scanlan - Fl 2 Third Wednesday 6:30 pm 4th Degree K of C Kuzy Hall - Rm 1 Thursday 9:00 am Prayers for the Unborn Church 6:00 pm CCD Scanlan Second Thursday 1:30 pm Mass at Sterling Court, St. George 324 N 1680 E Friday First Friday 8:00 am Anointing of the Sick at Mass Church Last Friday 7:00 pm Nocturnal Adoration Church Saturday 7:00 pm Neo Catechumenal Way Kuzy Hall - Rm 3 First Saturday 8:00 am Mass in Honor of Our Lady Church 9:30 am Pro - Life Presence Bluff & 600 S After Last Friday 6:00 am Nocturnal Adoration ends - Mass Church First Weekend All Masses Renovation Fund Collection Third Weekend All Masses K of C Food Drive Last Weekend All Masses DDD Collection Sunday 9:00 am CCD Scanlan 11:00 am CCD Scanlan 5:00 pm Rosary Church First Weekend All Masses Renovation Fund Collection Third Weekend All Masses K of C Food Drive Last Weekend All Masses DDD Collection
Saturday, 3/27
5:00 pm U Ken Odette
U Coach Ray Odette
U Lou Mele
U David Zudis
U Alfred Jankus
7:00 pm (Spanish) Pro Populo
Sunday, 3/28
9:00 am U James Ruter by Lou & Val Ruter
U Louie Tan by Rita & Nate
U Caren Leigh Olsen by Lou & Val
11:00 am U James Fleming by Therese Eytcheson
1:00 pm (Spanish) Pro Populo
Monday, 3/29
8:00 am U Robert Kowalski
7:00 pm (Spanish) Pro Populo
Tuesday, 3/30
8:00 am Verda Cardwell 100th B-day
7:00 pm (Spanish) Pro Populo
Wednesday, 3/31
8:00 am U Aurora Bugarin
7:00 pm (Spanish) Pro Populo
Thursday, 4/01
7:00 pm For the Saint George Parish
Special Collection for the Holy Land Palm Sunday and Good Friday
Colección especial para Tierra Santa
Domingo de Ramos y Viernes Santo
Clergy…………….673-2604
Pastor........................ Rev. David Bittmenn Parochial Vicar……..Rev. Kelechi Alozie Retired……………… Rev. Glenn Dare
Office……….……..673-2604
Business Manager ..... Don Drake ([email protected])
Bookkeeper ................. Kelli Callister ([email protected])
Receptionist………...Nora Escatel ([email protected])
Maintenance……… Call Office
Deacons Rigoberto Aguirre ...................... 628-9107 Rogaciano Tellez ........................ 652-9219 Jesse Robles ([email protected])…909-953-0240 Baptismal Preparation Registration (English)
Deacon Jesse Robles……Call the Office to register
Pastoral Assistant and Community Outreach Carole Drake………435-673-2604 Ext 104 or 435-668-9202
Religious Education Coordinator
Mariana Lawrentz …720-227-8319 or 435-673-2604 ([email protected])
Newman Catholic Club Veronica Gonzales, President: [email protected] Online Giving Link …….please visit our website
Bulletin Ministry………[email protected]
Thrift Store (Jackie Rickman)………673-1029
Gift Shop (Sharon Rawlins)………688-1948
Parish Council …… [email protected] Safe Environment…Carole Drake, Local DSE
435-673-2604 or [email protected]
ANNOUNCEMENTS and REPORTS Please visit our website for more announcements or email us at [email protected] for questions or submissions.
LOOKING AHEAD
April 2 Good Friday - Office Closed
April 3 Pro-Life Presence 9:30 am Bluff & 600 S
April 8 Everyday God Retreat 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Kuzy Hall 2nd Floor
Weekly Collection Report
Collection (03/21)...…..…….......................$ 10,214
Capital Improvement Project (February) Building Fund……………...………...… $ 3,109
Annual Parish PALM SUNDAY BAKE SALE
Coming Soon Kuzy Hall, March 27th & 28th
after each Mass
Baked goods can be dropped off in Kuzy Hall, Saturday the 27th after 3pm or before any Mass on the 28th. Your contributions and support are much appreciated. Our group helps many causes within our parish, local community, and diocese. Questions or to volunteer, text/call Brigitte: 435-703-3731
Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Mass April 3rd 8:30 pm
Easter Sunday Masses Sunday April 4th
9:00 am and 11:00 am (English) 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm (Spanish)
Call the office March 22 - 31 for reservations
Holy Thursday, April 1 Mass of the Lord’s Supper
7 pm: Bilingual
Good Friday Services April 2nd 12:00 pm Stations of the Cross (Bilingual) 1:00 pm Seven Last Words (English) 3:00 pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion (English) 7:00 pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion (Spanish)
STAND FOR LIFE From Conception to Natural Death
Summer Schedule
We will continue our prayers for Life the 1st Saturday of the Month on Bluff St. & 600 South, starting at 9:30 to around 11:30 am. Even
though we are entering some very hot temperatures we realize not everyone will be able to attend due to vacations, etc. However, we are passionate about LIFE and a representative(s) will be there to review the guidelines, (they will have a name tag). Wear appropriate modest clothing, bring a water bottle, bring a chair and your rosary. Signs are provided, carry one or not. Like life, there are always sacrifices to be made. Sacrificing 30 minutes (or whatever you can do) by offering it up to the Lord once a month is so very little and the benefits bring great rewards. We hope to see you there.
Una idea de un ministro Stephen: "Cuando la persona que me cuida se arriesga a compartir pensamientos y sentimientos personales conmigo, lo veo como un regalo, y cuido ese regalo con cuidado y lo trato con el mayor respeto". "Las palabras imprudentes perforan como una espada, pero la lengua de los sabios cura." Proverbios 12:18
~ Carole Drake Asistente pastoral y alcance comunitario
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ANNOUNCEMENTS and EVENTS
Scripture Readings for the Week of March 28
Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16/Is 50:4-7/Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24 [2a]/ Phil 2:6-11/Mk 14:1—15:47 or 15:1-39
Monday: Is 42:1-7/Ps 27:1, 2, 3, 13-14 [1a]/Jn 12:1-11
Tuesday: Is 49:1-6/Ps 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5ab-6ab, 15 and 17 [cf. 15ab]/Jn 13:21-33, 36-38
Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a/Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31 and 33-34 [14c]/Mt 26:14-25
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14/Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc,17-18 [cf. 1 Cor 10:16]/
1 Cor 11:23-26/Jn13:1-15
Friday: Is 52:13—53:12/Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25 [Lk 23:46]/Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9/Jn 18:1—19:42
Saturday: Vigil: Gn 1:1/Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35 [30] orPs 33:4-5, 6-7, 12-13, 20-22 [5b]/ Gn 22:1-18 /Ps 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11 [1]/Ex 14:15—15:1/Ps/Ex 15:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 17-18 [1b]/Is 4:5-14/ Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13 [2a]/Is 55:1-11/Ps/Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 [3]/Bar 3:9-15, 32—4:4/ Ps 19:8,9, 10, 11 [Jn 6:68c]/Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28/Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3, 4 [42:2] or Ps/Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [3] or Ps 51:12- 13, 14-15,8-19 [12a]/Rom 6:3-11/ Ps/118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23/Mk 16:1-7
Next Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43/Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 [24]/Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8/Jn 20:1-9
Next weekend’s second collection benefits the Saint George Catholic Church
Building Fund
If you have these collection envelopes, you may use them. You may also contribute to the Building Fund through our online giving.
Fellow parishioners, we invite the entire family to join us after the Easter Sunday Masses, on April 4th, for an Easter egg hunt. Just as Jesus has hatched from His
tomb to give us new life, we hope this time of almsgiving, prayer, and penance will hatch many fruits in your walk towards an eternity with our Lord. Share the joy that our Lord brought with His resurrection with the littlest members of our Catholic Church. Be sure to remind them that the small happiness they receive from the treats that hatch from the eggs is little when compared to the happiness we will receive when finding new life in our Lord. Hope to see you peeps there!
DONATIONS NEEDED: Please consider donating candy and Easter eggs for the Easter Egg hunt. We will be leaving a designated box inside of the church. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and generosity. Queridos herman@s feligreses, invitamos a toda la familia a unirse a nosotros después de las misas del domingo de Pascua, el 4 de abril, para una búsqueda de huevos. Así como Jesús ha salido del cascarón de su tumba para darnos una nueva vida, esperamos que este tiempo de limosna, oración y penitencia produzca muchos frutos en su caminar hacia una eternidad con nuestro Señor. Comparta el gozo que nuestro Señor trajo con Su resurrección con los miembros más pequeños de nuestra Iglesia Católica. Asegúrese de recordarles que la
pequeña felicidad que reciben de los dulces que saquen de los huevos es poca en comparación con la felicidad que recibiremos al encontrar una nueva vida en
nuestro Señor. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!
The Rice Bowls must be returned with contributions/donations no later than Sunday, March 28.
SOCKS FOR HEROES Just as kids need coats in the winter, our veterans need socks. The Knights of
Columbus in Utah have distributed over 7600 pairs of socks to Veterans’ centers around the state. Members of our Parish’s Knights Assembly are shown here presenting Socks For Heroes to Tony Moore, State Officer at the Southern Utah Veterans Home in Ivins on March 8. Photo by Julie Stolz
Left to right are Dave Arndt, Gary Stolz and George D’Apuzzo.
This weekend’s second collection benefits the Diocesan Development Drive (DDD)
If you have DDD envelopes, you may use them for this collection. You may also contribute to DDD through our Parish online giving.
