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Holy Family Catholic Church
Holy Family Catholic Church
1453 N. Road Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
PASTORAL STAFF
Reverend J. Victor Gournas…………………………Pastor
Rev. Amaro Vasquez Ortiz………………..Parochial Vicar
Rev. Deacon George Stonikinis
Mrs. Cee Cee Petruncio ............................ Parish Secretary
Ms. Joan Bryant ........................................... Choir Director
Mr. Sonny Baccus ...................................................Organist
Ms. Marianne Schwartz ............................... Bulletin Editor
Mr. Pete Ferland, 252-312-9029…….Sound & Webmaster
COLLEGIAL BODIES
Mrs. Terry Gregory ...................... Pastoral Council, Chair
Mr. Donald Witosky ................................... Finance Council
Ms. Eileen Chaney, 252-338-8145……...Secular Franciscan
Order
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
Holy Family: Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday:
10:15 AM; 12:15 PM (Hispanic Mass)
Daily Mass: 8:00 AM except Tuesday, 12:15 PM
St. Katharine Drexel Mission ......................... 252-453-6035
154 Maple Road, Maple, NC 27956
Mass: 7:00 PM Saturdays; 8:00 AM Sundays; 6:30 PM Wednesday
Services
SACRAMENTAL LIFE
Parish Office: .................................................. 252-338-2521
Office Hours: ........................ Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Office Fax: ....................................................... 252-338-4183
Parish House: (Emergencies Only Please)…..252-335-4419
Faith Formation & Hispanic Line: ............... 252-338-5566
E-Mail: ................................ holyfamily@embarqmail.com
Web Page: ............................. http://www.holyfamilyec.org
Catholic Charities…………….……..………………..252-426-7717
Parish Office is closed Sat., Sun., Holy Days, and National
Holidays
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Mrs. Sharon Lupton .................................DRE, Grades K-5
Mrs. Cathy Terranova ........................... DRE, Grades 6-12
Mrs. Karen Hamilton, St. Katharine Drexel:
..........................................................................DRE, Grades K-12
FAITH DEVELOPMENT
HF Nursery: Every Sunday during 10:15 AM Mass
HF Grades PreK-5: Sundays, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
HF Grades 6-8: Sundays, 11:30 AM- 12:30 PM
HF Confirmation Classes: Designated Sundays, 11:30 AM 2:00 PM
St. Katharine Drexel Mission meets Sundays following Mass
Baptism: Please call Pam Barber at 252-722-3235 to register
for a Baptismal Preparation Class when you are expecting a
child. Classes are held by appointment.
Reconciliation: Saturday, 4:00-4:30 PM or by appointment.
Marriage: Contact the Pastor at least 8 months before your
planned wedding date.
Anointing of the Sick and Ministry to the Shut-in: Please
call the Parish at times of illness or hospitalization.
Rites of Christian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A.): All adults
interested in becoming Catholic should contact: Rev. Mr. George
Stonikinis at 252-330-1395. Classes are mid-Sept until Pentecost.
Holy Family & St. Katharine Drexel Mission Child and Youth
Safe Environment Program (SET): Safe Environment Team:
Karen Hamilton, 252-338-2521.
New to the Parish? Returning to the area? Don’t
miss out on important events. Take a moment
and complete a church registration form. Be
sure to let us know if you are available to help in any of our
many ministries. The blank forms are located in the container
on the wall next to the parish office door. Deposit completed
forms in the container on the door. Thank you.
A Catholic Community
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Saturday October 11th
Holy Family
5:00 pm
St. Katharine Drexel
7:00 pm
Sunday October 12th
St. Katharine Drexel
8:00 am
10:15 am
Holy Family
Holy Family (Hispanic) 12:15 pm
Monday October 13th
Holy Family
8:00 am
Tuesday October 14th
Holy Family
12:15 pm
Wednesday October 15th
Holy Family
8:00 am
Thursday October 16th
Holy Family
8:00 am
Thomas Jones
Parish Family
Parish Family
Jim Lucas
Sergio Acero
Leslie Hallock
Jessie Malakuskie
Lulu Bredbeck
John Ambrose & Family
October is Hispanic
Heritage Month.
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
Sunday
12 TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME
ST. KD Mass 8 am
HF Mass 10:15 am
HF Hispanic Mass 12:15 pm
Choir Practice, 9:30 am
Religious Education Classes,
Pre-K - Grade 5
Monday
13 Columbus Day
observed
HF Mass 8 am
Boy Scouts,
7 pm, Social Hall
Zumba, 5:45 6:45 pm, FLC
KofC hosts Coffee & Donuts
after 10:15 Mass, Family Life
Center
19 TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME
ST. KD Mass 8 am
HF Mass 10:15 am
HF Hispanic Mass 12:15 pm
20
HF Mass 8 am
Choir Practice, 9:30 am
Zumba, 5:45 6:45 pm, FLC
Proceeds benefit
Albemarle
Hopeline
Religious Education Classes,
Pre-K - Grade 5
Confirmation Class 11:30 am,
Social Hall
Boy Scouts,
7 pm, Social Hall
SFO Mtg., 1 pm, Location TBA
Tuesday
Friday October 17th
Holy Family
8:00 am
Saturday October 18th
Holy Family
5:00 pm
St. Katharine Drexel 7:00 pm
Sunday October 19th
St. Katharine Drexel
8:00 am
Holy Family
10:15 am
Holy Family (Hispanic) 12:15 pm
Marge & Del Petrin
Parish Family
Parish Family
Leslie & Betty Mae Hallock
Parish Family
CAR FOR SALE
Holy Family is selling our 2002 Honda Civic EX 4
door sedan. The vehicle is black and the odometer
reading shows 174,000 miles. The car was driven by
two nuns to help them fulfill their mission in the
Albemarle area. Our asking price is $2,900. The
vehicle has been checked over mechanically, some
minor repairs have been made and the engine has
been cleaned. The vehicle is available for inspection
and/or a test drive during parish office hours weekdays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday
14
15
HF Rosary 11:30 am HF Mass 8 am
HF Mass 12:15 pm
Bible Study,
RCIA from
10 am, Library
10:30-11:30 am
Zumba, 5:45-6:45 pm
Library
FLC
Choir Practice, 7pm
KofC Officers Mtg.,
Dance, 7 pm, Social 7 pm, Library
Hall
Reluctant Singles,
6 pm, Tony’s Rest.
7 pm, Hora Santa Adoración, Capilla
21
HF Rosary 11:30 am
HF Mass 12:15 pm
RCIA from
10:30-11:30 am,
Library
Choir Practice, 7pm
Dance, 7 pm, SH
Marian Cancro
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
16 National Boss’ Day
HF Mass 8 am
17
HF Mass 8 am
TOPS Mtg., 9-11:30 am,
Social Hall
Women's Prayer Group,
6 pm, Chapel
18
HF Mass 5 pm
ST. KD Mass 7 pm
Adoration-8:30 to
10 am
Girl Scouts,
Benediction-10 am
10-11:30, FLC
RCIA from 7-8 pm,
Location TBA
7-9 pm, Misa Hispana,
Santuario
7-10 pm, Estudios
Biblicos -Biblioteca
22
HF Mass 8 am
23
HF Mass 8 am
Bible Study,
10 am, Library
TOPS Mtg.,9-11:30 am,
Social Hall
Mom’s Bible Study, 6:30 8:30 pm, Classroom
Women's Prayer Group,
6 pm, Chapel
RCIA from 7-8 pm,
Location TBA
Zumba, 5:45-6:45 pm
FLC
7 pm, Santa
Rosario Hispana,
Capilla
24
HF Mass 8 am
25
HF Mass 5 pm
ST. KD Mass 7 pm
Adoration-8:30 to
Catholic Daugh10 am
ters Workshop,
Benediction-10 am
9 am-4 pm, FLC
7-9 pm, Misa de
Sanación y Santa
Unción, Santuario
7-9 pm, Ensayo Coro
Hispano - Santuario
7-10 pm, Estudios
Biblicos -Biblioteca
26 THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME/Priesthood
Sunday/Nat’l World Youth Day
(United States)
ST. KD Mass 8 am
HF Mass 10:15 am
HF Hispanic Mass 12:15 pm
Choir Practice, 9:30 am
Religious Education Classes,
Pre-K - Grade 5
27
HF Mass 8 am
Boy Scouts,
7 pm, Social Hall
Zumba - 5:45 6:45 pm, FLC
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28
HF Rosary 11:30 am HF Mass 8 am
HF Mass 12:15 pm
Bible Study,
10 am, Library
RCIA from
10:30-11:30 am
Zumba, 5:45-6:45 pm
Library
FLC
Choir Practice, 7pm
Dance, 7 pm, Social
Hall
7 pm, Hora Santa
Adoración, Capilla
30
HF Mass 8 am
TOPS Mtg.,9-11:30 am,
Social Hall
Women's Prayer Group,
6 pm, Chapel
RCIA from 7-8 pm,
Location TBA
7-9 pm, Misa Hispana,
Santuario
7-10 pm, Estudios
Biblicos -Biblioteca
31 Halloween
HF Mass 8 am
1 All Saints Day
HF Mass 5 pm
ST. KD Mass 7 pm
Adoration-8:30 to
10 am
Girl Scouts,
Benediction-10 am 10-11:30, FLC
7 pm, Taller
terapéutico para
parejas, Social
Hall
October 4 & 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,498.00
Weekly Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,212.00
ADORATION & BENEDICTION OF
THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
October 17, 2014
Adoration: 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Benediction: 10:00 a.m.
Please use the signup sheets at the entrance of the Church to
indicate your intention to spend an hour in prayer in front
of the Blessed Sacrament. Every hour must be covered.
The Blessed Sacrament cannot be left unattended during
the period of adoration.
InterestedinbecomingCatholic?…or…As
a Catholic, would you like to become
more familiar with what the Catholic
Churchbelieves,celebrates,livesandprays?
READINGS FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 12, 2014
Sunday:
Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Phil 4:12-14, 19-20;
Mt 22:1-14 [1-10]
Monday:
Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 — 5:1;
Ps 113:1b-5a, 6-7; Lk 11:29-32
Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6; Ps 119:41, 43-45, 47-48; Lk 11:37-41
Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:42-46
Thursday: Eph 1:1-10; Ps 98:1-6; Lk 11:47-54
Friday:
Eph 1:11-14; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13; Lk 12:1-7
Saturday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Lk 10:1-9
Sunday:
Is 45:1, 4-6; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 7-10;
1 Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22:15-21
Calling all Moms - Bible Study
Come and join other moms as we learn more about
our faith, share our experiences and grow in our
prayer life. We will meet every other Thursday. Our
next meeting will be October 23rd from 6:30 to
8:30 p.m. in a classroom. Please contact Brenna Gintyrapp at
252-679-4020 or email her at gintyrapp@gmail.com if you are
interested in attending.
WeinviteyoutoexploreRomanCatholicismwhile
enjoyinganopenandwelcomingenvironmentfor
yourfaithjourneyofdiscovery.RCIAisdesigned
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
forthosepersonsconsideringbecomingCatholic
Council Events & Activities
(orforthoseCatholicsseekingto“re‐member”)by
discoveringthefoundationsoftheCatholicChurch
October 12 - Coffee & Donuts after 10:15 a.m. Mass
throughweekly,informal,non‐academicsessions.
(every second Sunday of the month)
ExploringthemysteriesoftheCatholicfaithfor
October 15 - Officers Meeting, 7 p.m., Library
thefirsttime,orrevisitingtheteachingsofyour
November 5 - Council Meeting, 6 p.m., Social Hall
Church,willprovideyouwithanindividualized
November 6 - 4th Degree Meeting/Social, Location TBA
journeyforfaithmaturity.Shouldyoudecideto
becomeCatholic,youwillbe“confirmed”atthe
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
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and drama. Everyone from Doestoevsky and Shakespeare
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down the line to Seinfeld has used the sacrament to tragic
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or comic effect or to reveal aspects of character otherwise
hidden. All of this theater, from world classics to slapRCIAweeklysessionshavebegun(Tuesdays,10:30
stick, has had a numbing effect on our own expectations,
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and has skewed how the culture looks at us and our
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struggle with sin and forgiveness, hope and healing.
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reconciliation chapel is a place where hearts are laid bare,
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where honesty is the watchword, and people confess their
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deepest needs. It is also a place of rebirth, or at least
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realignment. It is, like the baptismal font, a place where
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something dies, and where something else is born. Today,
although literature has barely caught up, the place is
usually not the dark and gloomy cabinet of old; rather it is
a chapel that speaks of peace, serenity, and the comfort of
October 12th is Columbus Day, celebrated in
a welcome home. People in one parish were astonished
the United States to commemorate the landing
recently to see their children skipping with delight as they
of our patron Christopher Columbus in the
left the place of their first confession. We have to wait a
Americas in 1492. Columbus is recognized as
bit for world literature to catch up with this reality, but at
a Catholic and celebrated as the discoverer of
least we can experience the joy of penance, the thrill of a
America. Columbus Day was designated as a
new beginning, the assurance of God’s love.
federal holiday in 1937 and is celebrated on the
second Monday of October each year.
—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Those in nursing homes: Dorothy Dods,
Edney Whiteside, Thomas Britany, Theda
Mahboub, Bill Nolan, Earl McGuire, Nancy
Lane.
Those in the Carolina House: Pat Weaver, Rose Henry,
Helene Liles, Marguerite Frost, John McColgan, Eileen
Mohr, Ruth Haerich, and George Byberg.
Those who are ill and/or are in need of our prayer:
Barrett Sturtevant, Ron Hellberg, Amanda Brown, Seth
Soria, Becky Jordan, Teri Crowe (September 1st-December
31st) Baby Jeremiah, Jim Jackson, Alivia Sutton, Janice
Foster, Jeanette and Jack Donohue, Herman Stutts, Robert
McFarland, Frank Pala, Anna Roback, Debbie Cheek, Pam
Lucas, Bob & Bette Murphy, Liz Taylor, Diana Knapik,
Patty Davis, Barbara Pierce, and Carolee Hearrell.
(Please contact the Parish Secretary to add names to the
Prayer List.)
Interested in Prison Ministry?
Kairos is a prison ministry developed from Cursillo and is now
supported by over 36,000 volunteers. Here in Pasquotank
County, Kairos serves at the Pasquotank Correctional Institution bringing the light and healing of Christ to hearts that have
been hurt and hardened. Be a part of this powerful ministry by
attending a training session before the 4-day retreat inside PCI.
You can also sign up for the last day only, which is open to
outsiders, to take a look at this prison ministry in action. Either
way, if you are interested leave a message with the office (252)
338-2521, and Father Vic will arrange for someone from the
ministry to work with you.
Training - October 18 or 25 at Berea Baptist Church from 8 am2:30 pm/October 30 at Berea Baptist Church from 10 am-2 pm
Retreat - October 30, Pasquotank Correctional, 2 pm-9 pm;
October 31, Pasquotank Correctional, 7 am-9 pm; November 1,
Pasquotank Correctional, 7 am-9 pm; November 2, Pasquotank
Correctional 7 am-3:30pm
October 5, 2014
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Each year on the second Saturday of October, and throughout all eight deaneries of our Diocese, we observe Hispanic
Heritage Month, celebrating the many blessings Our Lord has
given us through the members of our diocesan family who have
come from Latin America. In this celebration we are reminded
of the great gift of our catholicity, the universality of our faith
among those who come to our Diocese from throughout the
world and who each share our common faith in the Lord.
I invite you to join me in solidarity and prayer for the
celebrations being observed in your local deanery, that they
each may be a source of renewal in understanding and love of
Christ, but also a reminder of how we are each called to be of
service to Our Lord, His Church and Her mission here in
eastern North Carolina.
May Our Lord continue to bless us with the rich heritage of
faith among all who are now part of our Diocesan family and
may Mary, Mother of the Church, protect and guide you and
your loved ones always.
Sincerely in Christ,
Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Raleigh
AROUND THE
DIOCESE
If you are suffering from an abortion,
experience the love of Jesus Christ at a
Project Rachel weekend retreat
November 7-9. The weekend retreat,
for both women and men, will combine
discussions, spiritual exercises, and the sacrament of
Reconciliation, a Memorial Service, and a Mass of the
Resurrection. Participation is strictly confidential and
offers a beautiful opportunity to experience God’s love,
forgiveness, and compassion. For more information or to
register for the retreat, contact Project Rachel at
projectrachel@nc.rr.com or call (919) 852-1021. The cost
is $125 for lodging, meals and all retreat materials. If you
have a financial burden, some assistance is available.
Registration deadline is October 31, 2014.
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WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER. Sunday,
October 12th, 2014 - In today’s gospel it says that “The
feast is ready, but those who were invited were not worthy
to come.” God invites us to make our Sacrament of
Marriage worthy to come to the feast. Do we enrich our
marriage to make it what God wants it to be? The next
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are Nov 7-9, 2014
in Atlantic Beach, NC and Feb 6-8, 2015 in Asheville, NC .
Early sign up is highly recommended. For more information
visit our website at: http://NCMarriageDiscovery.org or
contact us at applications@NCMarriageDiscovery.org or
704-315-2144.
World Mission Sunday
October 19, 2014 is World Mission
Sunday, a day when we not only pray
for those most in need in our world, but
also assist them by our annual special collection,
which assists missionaries throughout the world in
providing direct service as they spread the Good
News of Jesus Christ to all people. While we may
not serve as missionaries, we do participate in their
work in attending to those who are poor, the sick,
and the downtrodden of the world, as we support
missionary efforts through our prayer and financial
support. Thank you for your great generosity.
MINISTERIO HISPANO – OCTUBRE 12 -2014
LA SACRAMENTALIDAD DEL MATRIMONIO
VIENE DEL DOMINGO PASADO:
Las Summas Teológicas de los siglos XII y XIII formularon ya las
definiciones sistemáticas de los sacramentos, pero tiene un significado
particular la definición de Santo Tomás: "Non omne signum rei sacrae est
sacramentum, sed solum ea quae significant perfectionem sanctitatis
humanae" (3.ª qu. 60, a. 2). Desde entonces se entendió como "sacramento" exclusivamente cada
una de las siete fuentes de la gracia y los estudios de los teólogos
apuntaron sobre la profundización de la esencia y de la acción de los siete
sacramentos, elaborando, de manera sistemática, las líneas principales
contenidas en la tradición escolástica.
Sólo en el último siglo se ha prestado atención a los aspectos del
sacramento, desatendidos en el curso de los siglos, por ejemplo a su
dimensión eclesial y al encuentro personal con Cristo, que han
encontrado expresión en la Constitución sobre la Liturgia (núm. 59). Sin
embargo, el Vaticano II torna, sobre todo, al significado originario del
"sacramentumm-misterium", denominando a la Iglesia "sacramento de
la íntima unión con Dios y de la unidad de todo género humano" (Lumen
gentium, 1). Aquí entendemos el sacramento -de acuerdo con su
significado originario- como realización del eterno plan divino referente a
la salvación de la humanidad. Pregunta para reflexionar: ¿Qué se
entiende por "sacramento"? CONTINUAMOS EL SIGUIENTE
DOMINGO
ACTIVIDADES – COMUNIDAD HISPANA
OCTUBRE - 2014
DIA Y FECHA
Domingo 12
HORA
12:00Mm
ACTIVIDAD
Caminata: Contactar (Gloria Garzón)
LUGAR
B.C.P.
Martes
14
7:00Pm
Hora Santa
Capilla
Jueves
16
7:00Pm
Misa comunitaria – Estudio del Credo
Santuario
Martes
21
7:00Pm
Santo Rosario
Capilla
Jueves
23
7:00Pm
Estudio del Credo y ensayo del Coro
Santuario
Martes
28
7:00Pm
Hora Santa
Capilla
Jueves
30
7:00Pm
Misa Comunitaria y Estudio del Credo
Santuario
Viernes
31
7:00Pm
Taller terapéutico para parejas
Social Hall
NOTA: PLÁTICAS PARA BAUTIZOS, PRESENTACIONES Y QUINCEAÑERAS
Las está dando el Padre Amaro los días lunes de 7:00Pm a 8:00Pm, previa coordinación con él. Los
padrinos deben ser católicos. Si hay otros problemas como horarios para las pláticas, o situaciones diversas
de padres o padrinos, consultar siempre con el padre. Llamar al teléfono: 252-3394660.
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE - La Virgen María tiene siglos de estar apareciéndose a los cristianos. Aún antes de que fuese
asunta al cielo, ella ya se le había aparecido al apóstol Santiago en Zaragoza, España. Según una antigua leyenda, Santiago llegó a
tierra española en el año 40 para predicar el Evangelio. Tuvo poco éxito y desanimado pensaba sacudirse de los pies el polvo de
aquella tierra y buscar convertir otras gentes. Mientras estaba en oración, María, la madre de Jesús, se le apareció con palabras de
consuelo, ánimo y un pequeño obsequio. Le dio una imagen de ella misma sobre un pilar y con el Niño Jesús en brazos.
En esa tierra ella pidió la construcción de un templo donde ella misma sería altar para la gloria de Dios. Santiago mismo
construyó la primera iglesia donde hoy se encuentra una gran basílica en honor de Nuestra Señora del Pilar. En el siglo XVIII, el
Papa Clemente XII declaró el 12 de octubre como su fiesta en memoria de la llegada de los europeos al continente americano. De
—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co
María vienen los principios del Día de la Raza.