Saint Gabriel and Good Samaritan Parishes

Saint Gabriel and Good Samaritan Parishes
Rev. Eric Ayers
Pastor
Rev. Mr. Roy Smith
Deacon
Rev. Mr. Jerry Wyngaard
Deacon
Lisa Gorton
Director of Parish Formation
Carole Peters
Youth
Formation Coordinator
Faith Grubbs
Domestic Church
Resource Assistant
Roni Pfrang
Children’s Formation Coordinator
Therese Venti
Parish Business Manager
Brad Gorton
Office Assistant
Tina Gudgel
Bookkeeper
Suzanne Maerz
Music Minister
Good Samaritan
Catholic Church
8901 Winterpock Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
www.saintgabriel.org
13441 Patrick Henry
Highway
Amelia, VA 23002
Liturgy Schedule
St. Gabriel
Wed Mass - 9:00 am
Fri. Mass—9:00 am
Sat Mass - 5:30 pm
Sun Masses - 9:00 am & 11:00 am
Holy Days - 9:00 am & 7:00 pm
Good Samaritan
Sat Mass - 4:00 pm
Sun Mass - 4:00 pm (Hispanic)
Parish Office:
Tele: 804-639-6712
Fax: 804-639-6591
Church: 804-639-4102
Office Hours: Mon-Thu: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Fri: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Anointing of the Sick
This sacrament is best celebrated outside a hospital
setting. It takes place in the chapel before or after Mass or
at home. Contact the parish office for arrangements or
call the office number (639-6712) in emergencies.
Ministry to the Sick
Let the parish know when a fellow parishioner is seriously
ill. The person who is ill, or a family member, should
make arrangements for home or hospital visits, or for
prayer remembrances.
Baptisms
This sacrament is celebrated either with the assembly at mass or
in a private setting on designated dates throughout the year. In
anticipation of the birth of their child, it is recommended
parents contact the parish office SIX MONTHS IN
ADVANCE for sacramental preparation prior to the
celebration of baptism.
Pastoral Consultor Council
Laura Lincoln
Finance Council
Terry Bowes
Stewardship Team
Nancy Wilson
RCIA (Becoming Catholic)
Lisa Gorton
Saint Gabriel
Catholic Church
639-6712
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Mike Magee
PRAYING HANDS PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Pat Herman
402-5156
Confessions
If you would like Confession, please approach Father
Ayers after the 5:30 pm mass on Saturday or after the
11:00 am mass on Sunday.
Weddings
Weddings cannot be scheduled before a couple meets with
the pastor or a Deacon. Couples should contact the parish
office for an appointment at least one year in advance of
their proposed wedding.
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
This Week’s Calendar
Sunday, October 19th
8:15am Rosary for the 40 days for life campaign
9:00am Mass
10:15am Pre-K and Kindergarten Formation
11:00am Mass
1:30pm Grade 2-5 Formation
1:45pm Grade 1 Formation
4:30pm Middle and High Schoo1 Formation
Monday, October 20th
No Events
Tuesday, October 21st
9:00am Morning Prayer
10:00am Golden Angels
7:00pm Baptism Class
7:00pm Bible Study
7:30pm Fishermen
October 19, 2014
Please pray for the sick of St. Gabriel & Good
Samaritan churches:
Names will appear for a month after notification;
Resubmit if needed
George Blum
Terry Carlson
Eric Fletcher
Janet Joyce
Patricia McCarty
Sister Natalina
Anna Norman
Benjamin Peacock
Rick Sak
Chris Sherman
Tom Stump
Linda Young
Jason Zaccarine
Steve Zaffuto
Wednesday, October 22nd
9:00am Mass
9:45am WINGS
6:30pm Joy of the Gospel DVD Study
Thursday, October 23rd
9:00am Richmond Friends of the Homeless
9:00am Morning Prayer
Friday, October 24th
9:00am Mass
10:00am Praying Hands
10:00am Bible Study
Saturday, October 25th
5:30pm Mass
5:30pm Rite of Entrance-Confirmation Candidates
Sunday, October 26th
8:15am Rosary for the 40 days for life campaign
9:00am Mass
11:00am Mass
11:00am Rite of Entrance-Confirmation Candidates
12:00pm Trunk or Treat
12:30pm Confirmation Team Meeting
1:30pm Crop Walk
For the full parish calendar—
go to our website: saintgabriel.org—
click on “Events: Parish Calendar”
Please pray for those service members of St. Gabriel
& Good Samaritan churches currently deployed:
ET3 Daniel Parker, CPT Peter Fritz
Lt. Jason Herres, Maj. Brian Wirtz,
John T. Diem SCPO U.S. Navy
Lt. Col. Brian Smith USAF
Next Week’s Mass Intention
Saturday 4:00pm For the Parish
Saturday 5:30pm Loretta & Martin Keane
Sunday 9:00am Brian Kane & Richard Groff
Sunday 11:00am For the Parish
Sabbath Sunday: November 30th
Food Weekend:
November 1st & 2nd
Baptisms:
November 8th & 9th
Baptism Class:
December 6th
Register at the office or
Online
If you wish for your pictures to not appear in our publications and/or
on our website, Please contact the office at 804-639-6712
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Annual Diocesan Appeal
The 2014 Annual Diocesan Appeal has
begun. This year our parish goal is
$29,900. As of Friday, October 10, 2014
$15,732 or 52.62% has been raised. Good
Samaritan’s goal amount this year Is $1,190
and as of 10/10/2014 $200 or 16.81 % has
been raised. If you haven’t already filled out your
diocesan pledge form, we will have them on the
Welcome Table in the Commons. You can either mail
your form directly to the diocese, drop it in the mail slot
at the Welcome Table or drop it off at the Parish Office.
The Annual Diocesan Appeal helpssupport our parishes,
our clergy, plus the many different ministries within our
diocese. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Red Mass
The Most Reverend Francis X. DiLorenzo, Bishop of
Richmond, and The Saint Thomas More Society invite
everyone in the Richmond Diocese to join in worship and
fellowship at the 31st Annual Red Mass and Dinner on Friday,
November 7. Rev. Msgr . R. Fr ancis Muench, J .C.L.,
Judicial Vicar for the Diocese of Richmond, will celebrate the
Red Mass at 5:30 p.m. at Saint Benedict Catholic Church, 300
North Sheppard Street, Richmond. Dinner will follow in the
Halsey Lecture Hall at the Virginia Historical Society, across
the street from Saint Benedict Catholic Church. The keynote
address will be given by Mark Rienzi, Senior Counsel at The
Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, representing the Little
Sisters of the Poor, and by Sister Loraine Marie Maguire,
Superior Provincial of the Little Sisters of the Poor. Dinner
tickets are $50.00 each. The Saint Thomas More Society is an
educational, fraternal, and service organization of Catholic
lawyers. Further information can be obtained from Society
President, James Schliessmann, jeschliessmann@hotmail.com
or 804-873-1035.
ONE FAMILY IN MISSION SUNDAY Oct. 19
World Mission Sunday, organized by the Propagation of the
Faith, is a day set aside for Catholics worldwide to recommit
themselves to the Church's missionary activity through prayer
and sacrifice.
As described by Pope St. John Paul II, World Mission Sunday
is “an important day in the life of the Church because it teaches
how to give: as an offering made to God, in the Eucharistic
celebration and for all the missions of the world.”
Serving 1,150 dioceses throughout Asia, Africa, parts of Latin
America and Europe, and on the Islands of the Pacific, your
generosity makes it possible for local priests, religious, and
catechists to reach out to others in desperate need, bringing the
light of Christ to the darkest of circumstances.
To donate use the envelope titled: Strengthen the Church at
Home, U.S. Catholic Missions or go onto e-Giving to donate to
this cause.
October 19, 2014
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
For Week Ending October 12, 2014
Kroger Community Rewards
Kroger Community Rewards proudly dedicates $3.5
million to assist charitable organizations, like our parish,
in this region. Please enroll your Kroger Plus card for St.
Gabriel. Every time you shop at Kroger and use your Plus
card it raises money for our parish.
To enroll your card go to their web-site at
www.kroger.com/communityrewards. Our organization
number is 82387.
Food Lion Community Rewards
Every time you purchase Food Lion brand products and
have your MVP card scanned you ear credit for our parish
Please register your Food Lion MVP Card by going to their
web-site at www.foodlion.com, click on Community
Outreach, then MVP Rewards and enter our Organization
Code of 251776.
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
ADULT FORMATION
The CORE Series and Liturgical
Ministry Training
CORE Series on Monday, Nov. 3, 7-9 p.m.
and Liturgical ministry training on Tuesday,
Nov. 18, 7-9 pm
Thank-you to all who have signed up to serve
on the liturgical ministries – training is provided and includes
CORE Series and specific ministry training on Nov. 3 and 18.
At the CORE series explore the pillars of our faith and rediscover who we are as a Catholic people. This series dives into
our history, takes a walk through the mass, looks at the scriptures, social justice and much more. Open to all parishioners. If
interested, signup online or on the clipboard at the Adult
Formation table in the commons.
Biblical Walk Through the Mass:
Understanding What We Say and Do in
the Liturgy Five- Week Study Begins
Friday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.
In A Biblical W alk Through the Mass, Dr.
Edward Sri takes us on a unique tour of the
Liturgy. Based on the revised translation of
the Mass, this five-week study explores the
biblical roots of the words and gestures we experience in the
Liturgy and explains their profound significance. If interested,
signup on the clipboard at the Adult Formation Table in the
Commons. SPACE IS LIMITED so signup early.
November Book Discussion Group
This group meets on the Third Saturday of
every other month from 10 - Noon. On
Nov. 15, the group will discuss A ngels and
Saints: A Biblical Guide to Friendship with
God's Holy Ones by Scott Hahn, who
explores the truth that Jesus Christ has
united heaven and earth in a close
communion with the hosts of heaven
surround the earthly Church as a "great cloud of witnesses." If
interested in this discussion, please signup at the clipboard on
the Adult Formation Table in the Commons.
October 19, 2014
Faith Formation Sessions, Sunday, October 19
PreK-K: 10:15-10:45 in Office Meeting Space –
Allelu! – Revelation and Saints Children and
Youth Grades 1- High School need to come to
sessions prepared with at-home formation using
the curriculum for their grade level.
Grade 1: 1:45-3:15 p.m. in Office Meeting Space – Unit One
and All Saints pgs 15-18 in A live in Christ Book
Grades 2/3: 1:30- 3:30 pm in Worship Space – Unit One and
Called to be Saints pgs 15-18 in A live in Christ Book
Grades 4/5: 1:30 – 3:30 pm in Commons – Unit One and Call to
Family… pgs 292-293 in A live in Christ Book
Grade 6: 4:30-6:30 p.m. begins in Commons then move to Office Meeting Space –Unit One in A live in Christ Book
Grades 7/8: 4:30- 6:30 pm in Commons — Unit One in A live in
Christ Book
High School: 4:30 – 6:30 pm in Worship Space — Chapter 1 in
Catholic Essentials
Helping Hands, Saturday, Nov. 8 Our parishioners provide the opportunities…
our youth make it happen! How it works... our
youth meet at the church and then go to a home
to do a job that needs done. Or do you have a
neighbor that needs tasks done at their home?
Any donation will go toward Dresser Building (chests of drawers that our youth build and donate to Caritas). We need adults,
and youth ages middle school and up interested in serving
on this ministry...and bring your friends! You can sign up
on the clipboard at Youth Ministry Table in the Commons
if you would like to help OR are in need of help.
St. Anthony’s Bread on Nov. 9 Looking for a grassroots way to teach social
responsibility to your children? St. Anthony’s
Bread is a great entry level outreach program
for the family following the 11 am mass. On
Oct. 12, meet in the kitchen and join the
volunteers to help make bag lunches of PB&J
sandwiches and snacks for the homeless. No signup required.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES
CONFIRMATION Preparation: Monday,
November 3
The second session will be held in nursery from
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Read Chapters One and Two in
Confirmed in the Spirit Book to prepare.
Trunk-or-Treat J oin us for our Tr unk-orTreat party on Sunday, October 26, after the
11am Mass. Kids can wear their costumes to
Mass, then enjoy games, crafts and community. Decorate your car for trick-or-treating
or show off your creativity for the pumpkin
decorating contest. See you there!
Crop Walk
October YA-YA (Youth and Young Adult) Event on Oct. 26th
is the Chesterfield CROP Hunger Walk from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on
the Brandermill Trails. Register at www.cropwalkonline.com
and join the St. Gabriel YA-YA team! Twenty-five percent of
all donations goes to FeedMore to feed the hungry in
Chesterfield County. The rest of the donation provides food
and clean water globally.
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 19, 2014
CHRISTIAN CARE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
MISCELLANEOUS
ONE FAMILY IN MISSION SUNDAY
Oct. 19
World Mission Sunday, organized by the
Propagation of the Faith, is a day set aside for
Catholics worldwide to recommit themselves
to the Church's missionary activity through
prayer and sacrifice. As described by St. John
Paul II, World Mission Sunday is “an important day in the life
of the Church because it teaches how to give: as an offering
made to God, in the Eucharistic celebration and for all the
missions of the world.” Serving 1,150 dioceses throughout
Asia, Africa, parts of Latin America and Europe, and on the
Islands of the Pacific, your generosity makes it possible for
local priests, religious, and catechists to reach out to others in
desperate need, bringing the light of Christ to the darkest of
circumstances. To donate use the envelope titled: Strengthen
the Church at Home, U.S. Catholic Missions or go onto
e-giving to donate or go onto e-Giving to set up this separate
donation. Questions? Contact the parish office.
Good Samaritan Food Sale, Sunday Oct. 19
To support the celebration of the Feast of Our Lady
of Guadaloupe on Saturday, Dec. 13 (note date
change), the planning team is offer ing a donut
sale after the Sunday, Oct. 19 9 a.m. mass and taco
sale after the 11 a.m. mass at St. Gabriel’s. All
proceeds will go to cover costs of the celebration and your
support of our sister parish is greatly appreciated.
Prayer in the Garden
Sunday, Nov. 2, 10:15 a.m.
Join the New Evangelization Intercessory
Prayer Group on the first Sunday of the month
to pray for each parishioner, for the
community, the diocese and any special
intentions you may have in the Prayer Garden
between the 9 and 11 a.m. masses.
Companion Luncheon (For Widows &
Widowers)
This group meets at Dolce Vita on the 2nd
Sunday of the month (Sept. – May) from
12:30 – 3 p.m. Meeting Sunday, Nov. 9. The
luncheon provides a comfortable and compassionate place to
share your common journey and personal stories. NOVEMBER
DATE: Nov. 9. Questions, contact the office at 639-6712.
CCHASM Thanksgiving Dinner
Collection At Masses on Nov. 15th and 16th
Please bring donations to help those in need
prepare a holiday feast for their
household. MEAL GIFT PACKAGE
INCLUDES: 40 oz can of yams or sweet
potatoes, 13 oz box of mashed potatoes, 14 oz can of cranberry
sauce; two 15 oz cans of corn, two 15 oz cans of green
vegetables, two bags or boxes of stuffing; two cans or packages
of gravy, box of hot chocolate and tea bags, and a box or bag of
cookies. Bring all donations to the masses on Nov. 15th and
16th. We also give a $15 gift card to each family to help buy the
turkey and other perishables. If you would like to purchase a
gift card, visit the SCRIP table after mass.
Respect Life Ministry Offering Parish Rosary
Beginning Sept 28 and continuing through Nov 2, the Rosary
will be said on Sunday mornings at 8:15 before 9am Mass.
Please join us in the worship space!
Women on the Way: Diocese of Richmond Catholic
Women’s Conference Sat., Nov. 8, 2014, Registr ation 8-9
a.m., 9-4 p.m. conference, 4-5 p.m. Vigil Mass At Greater
Richmond Convention Center A day of fellowship, prayer and
inspiration to refresh and renew the soul with keynote speaker,
Sister Miriam James, SOLT and Musician Sarah Hart. $35
General admission, $15 college students and Free for religious
sisters. Register online www.regonline.com/
womenontheway2014.
Joy Luncheon
The next Joy luncheon will be held on October 28th. We will
be having October fest late in October.. Come out and enjoy
some delicious bratwurst, desert and refreshments. The luncheon will start at 12:30PM. The cost will be $6.50. Please make
your checks payable to St. Gabriels and mail them to Pat
Gracey 14206 Agee Lane, Midlothian, Va 23114. Pat's number
is 794-0020. Hope to see you on the 28th.
Thank You!
The Pregnancy Resource Center of Metro Richmond sends a
huge thank you to the parishioners of St Gabriel's for their
overwhelming support of the recent Baby Shower for the
Unborn. PRC received countless boxes of diapers, bags of
clothing, a stroller, a crib, and $1115 in Walmart scrip cards,
cash, and checks. Thank you all so much!"
In observance of its 225th anniversary, the
Archdiocese of Baltimore will celebrate
an archdiocesan-wide Mass of
Thanksgiving on Sunday, November 2, at
3 p.m. at the Cathedral of Mary Our
Queen. Archbishop William E. Lori, the
principal celebrant, will be joined by Cardinals Dolan, O’Brien,
O’Malley, Stafford, and Wuerl, the former bishops of
Baltimore, and bishops from the neighboring dioceses. All
members of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond are invited to
participate. No tickets are required. The Cathedral of Mary Our
Queen is located at 5200 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21210.
The web address is http://cathedralofmary.org. The Basilica of
the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, America’s first
cathedral, is located just 15 minutes away at 409 Cathedral St,
Baltimore, MD 21201. The Basilica has a standing tour at 12
noon; the Cathedral will also offer tours prior to the Mass. For
more information, go to http://www.archbalt.org/about-us/
anniversary
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 19, 2014
Good Samaritan: Offertory—$478.75
Cap. Improvements —$10.00
We are in need of more readers, greeters, and gift bearers! Please see Jerry if you are interested.
 Choir practice is now after Saturday Mass. Join the choir!
 Next food pantry collection: November 1
 Next Capital Improvement fund collection: November 8
 Ladies Holiday Luncheon at the Jefferson Hotel is Friday, December 12 at 11am. Please let
Mary Worrell or Jennifer Hayghe if you would like to join us. Space is limited. devotional candle
stand is now in the chapel.
 The next Ladies Luncheon is November 14. Please see Mary Worrell if you would like to
join.
 Mark your Calendar for more Wine & Cheese!
 November 15: We will celebrate and dedicate the finishing of the basement. The
donation basket during the Wine & Cheese will be given to the Amelia Christmas
Mother, Dallas Lewis.
 December 20: Our annual Trim the Tree party! Enjoy Wine & Cheese while helping us
decorate the church for Christmas.
 February 14: Our Valentine's Day Wine & Cheese!

OCTUBRE/2014
Domingo 5 Misa 4:00 p.m.
Sábado 11
Misa 7:00 p.m.
Domingo 19 Misa 4:00 p.m.
Sábado 25
Misa 7:00 p.m.
NOVIEMBRE/2014
Domingo 2 Misa a las 4:00 p.m.
Sábado 8
Misa a las 7:00 p.m.
Sábado 22
Misa a las 7:00 p.m.
Venta de Comida el domingo 19
de octubre en la iglesia de San
Gabriel.
Al finalizar las misas de 9am y
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También tendremos ALMUERZO a la venta al finalizar la misa
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Anuncios:
Noche de Oración todos los viernes a las
7:00 p.m. en la Iglesia.
Ministerio de Familia – primera reunión
domingo 26, 3:00 pm en la Iglesia.
Venta de comida después de la misa.
Boletos para la rifa solo $2.00.
También tenemos artículos religiosos a la
venta.
Todos los fondos de las actividades son a
beneficio de la celebración de Nuestra
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