May 1, 2016 - St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church

BY MARK SHEA
Isaiah says of the
Anointed One, “the Spirit
of the LORD shall rest
upon him, the spirit of
wisdom and
understanding, the spirit
of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the
fear of the LORD. And his delight shall be in the fear
of the LORD” (Isaiah 11:2-3).
Wisdom is the first and greatest gift of the Holy Spirit
in confirmation, because it perfects faith by bringing
it to fruition in concrete acts of love. Wisdom, of
course, is highly valued throughout the Old
Testament. Indeed, there is an entire genre of
literature in the Old Testament known as “Wisdom
literature,” which includes such books as Proverbs,
the Song of Songs, Ecclesiastes and (surprise!)
Wisdom.
The Old Testament is chockablock with exhortations
to “‘Get Wisdom, get understanding!’ … Do not
forsake her, and she will keep you, love her, and she
will guard you. The beginning of wisdom is this: Get
wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight” (Proverbs
4:5-7). This exhortation, enshrined at the core of
Jewish culture for millennia, has served the Jewish
people well and resulted in a people whose impact on
Western civilization has immensely outstripped their
numbers because education has always been at the
very heart of this People of the Book.
The great Old Testament model of Wisdom was
Solomon who was offered his choice of anything in
the world by God and chose Wisdom. God’s reply is
as true for us as it was for him:
“Because this was in your heart, and you have not
asked possessions, wealth, honor, or the life of those
who hate you, and have not even asked long life, but
ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE
CATHOLIC CHURCH
412 DEXTER, WRAY, CO 80758
have asked wisdom and knowledge for yourself that
you may rule my people over whom I have made you
king, wisdom and knowledge are granted to you. I will
also give you riches, possessions, and honor, such as
none of the kings had who were before you, and none
after you shall have the like” (2 Chronicles 1:11-12).
If that sounds suspiciously like Jesus’ saying, “Seek first
his kingdom and his righteousness, and everything else
will be added as well” that’s because exactly the same
principle lies at the heart of both. Wisdom values properly
those things we believe through faith. It puts first things
first (the love of God) and second things second (the love
of neighbor and the goods of this world).
It is interesting that the picture of Solomon’s wisdom is
not merely of a man sitting in a room pondering abstract
philosophical ideas or theological concepts. Solomon
comes off looking like an early Ben Franklin/Thomas
Jefferson/James Audubon, curious about the natural
world and trying to figure out how birds and bugs work, as
well as how to govern well and live the Law of Moses. This
points to something very significant in the Jewish, Greek,
and Christian traditions concerning Wisdom: namely, that
it is both heavenly minded and practical, like a woman in
charge of running a busy household.
Indeed, in all three of these traditions, Wisdom is
identified with the feminine. Sophia is the Greek word for
wisdom and the Greek deity identified with wisdom was
the feminine Athena, not the masculine Zeus. Meanwhile,
in the Jewish tradition, Proverbs pictures Wisdom as a
woman, working alongside God and crafting the universe
like a skilled artisan (Proverbs 8). And in the Christian
tradition, the Blessed Virgin Mary, by her “Yes” to the
Spirit of Wisdom gives her very flesh and blood so that
Christ, “the wisdom of God” (1 Corinthians, 1:24) can be
enfleshed in a human body.
That’s why we need the gift of Wisdom: because we
are sacramental beings who are called to turn our
faith into concrete works of love the way the Holy
Spirit of Wisdom fashioned the world in love and
Jesus, the Wisdom of God, was made flesh.
Parish Office (970)332-5858
Parish email:
[email protected]
Parish website:
www.saintandrewapostle.org
Fr. JONATHAN DELLINGER
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6th Sunday of Easter May 1, 2016
1st-3rd-5th
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
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2nd & 4 Saturday Mass in Yuma:
5:00pm
Confessions 3:30-4:30pm before Saturday Mass
Sunday Mass time in Yuma: 10:30am;
Sunday Spanish Mass: 1:00pm; 12:15pm summer
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.
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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: 1:00pm; 12:15pm verano
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.
SATURDAY, April 30
3:30pm
Confession
5:00pm
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5 Saturday
Mass Lea Burrell
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.
by Bob & Ramona Snyder
everyone: our religious education does not stop with the
sacraments and our obligations do not take a vacation.
Thank you for continuing your dedicated service and
your faithfulness!
6th SUNDAY of EASTER, May 1
First Communion Sunday
7:30am Rosary
8:00am Mass
After Mass: cake reception
downstairs honoring First
Communion families
Monday, May 2
11:45am
Rosary
12Noon
Altar & Rosary lunch & meeting
Tuesday, May 3
6-9:00pm
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament
Wednesday, May 4
Thursday, May 5
4:30pm
Confession
5:30pm
Mass Maggie Jo Cure
(birthday in March) by family
Friday, May 6 First Friday
8:00am
Mass Tim Pinnick & family
by Tim & Jody Wisdom
Counters for April 30-May 1: Wilma R, Lila
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SATURDAY, MAY 7 5:00PM
SACRISTAN: Steve Huerta
HOSPITALITY: Jackie Barr & Joseph
LECTOR: Chris Wisdom
EUCHARIST: Steve Huerta
SUNDAY, MAY 8
8:00AM ASCENSION
MOTHER'S DAY
SACRISTAN: Jose Molina
HOSPITALITY: Bill & Janet Cure family
SERVERS: William K, AndrewK, Brady, Tyler
LECTORS: Dan Post; Jose Molina
MUSIC & CANTOR: Janna; Peyton Pecar
EUCHARIST: Mary Heaton, Dan Post,
Mike & Peg Vlasin, Barb Wisdom
COLLECTION COUNT: Pat Chapman, Sandra
Pastoral Council: Shawna Fonte, Don Crow,
Mary Fecht, Luke Cure, Kylee Meisner
Finance Council: Wade Stults, Keith
Waggoner, Tim Wisdom, Janet Cure
8:30-9:30am Adoration of Blessed Sacrament
8:00-11am First Friday Families
SATURDAY, May 7
2:30pm Baptisms: Emrrie & Kole Chamberlain
3:30pm
Confession
5:00pm Mass Parish mothers
After Mass: Prayer & Fellowship
ASCENSION SUNDAY May 8
Mother’s Day
7:30am Rosary 8:00am Mass
For all our mothers, living & deceased
After Mass: CCD & God Squad classes
ATTENTION ALL THOSE INVOLVED
WITH CCD & GOD SQUAD: No classes Sunday,
May 1 (First Communion in Wray). However, CCD
classes will resume on Sunday, May 8 &
Sunday, May 15. This is an important lesson for
Notice to all parishioners:
you are invited to a cake
reception
after
First
Communion
Mass
this
Sunday.
Please
go
downstairs after Mass to
celebrate with our First
Communion families!
(Mary’s month) MAY HAPPENINGS
May 1: First Communion Sunday 8am Mass
Reception with families after Mass downstairs
May 8: Mother’s Day;
CCD & God Squad classes
May 15: Pentecost; Praise music before Mass;
no rosary before Mass; last CCD classes &
God Squad until September
TOTUS TUUS COMING IN JUNE!
We are blessed to be members of a thriving
archdiocese! At the same time, however, the
preservation of this vitality requires ongoing
sacrifices from all its members. Much of what our
Church accomplishes every year is a result of the
prayerful and financial support from her faithful.
To ensure that our Church and her works continue
to flourish, Archbishop Aquila asks everyone to
donate to this year’s Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal.
How Much Should I Donate to the 2016 Appeal?
Because everyone’s financial situations and
commitments vary, there is no exact answer.
However, regardless of one’s economic status, all
are encouraged to donate at a level that reflects
their spirituality and material blessings. For as
Saint Luke reminds us, “Much will be required of
the person entrusted with much” (Luke 12:48).
Mother’s Day Prayer booklets &
envelopes (50) are available on
the front table for our
parishioners to give/send to
mothers. The Mass on Sunday,
May 8 will be offered for all our mothers,
living & deceased.
ALTAR & ROSARY IS SCHEDULED
TO MEET MONDAY, MAY 2; rosary at
11:45am; lunch & meeting follow.
St. Andrew Catholic Church
Monthly Offertory & Budget Report
Budget for fiscal year 2015-16:
$119,153
Offertory needed per month:
$9,929
A more detailed account of parish finances is
available in the church’s printed bulletin.
Warn the rich people of this world not to be proud
or to trust in wealth that is easily lost. Tell them to
have faith in God, who is rich and blesses us with
everything we need to enjoy life. Instruct them to
do as many good deeds as they can and to help
everyone. Remind the rich to be generous and
share what they have. This will lay a solid
foundation for the future, so that they will know
what true life is like.
Jesus tells us not to let our hearts be
troubled because He has given us His
peace; the peace that surpasses all
understanding. We also have the Holy
Spirit to lead and guide us and our
marriage. Sign up today to attend one of
the upcoming Worldwide Marriage
Encounter Weekends:
July 15-17, Radisson Aurora
September 16-18, Radisson Aurora
November 4-6, Best Western Dillon
For more information,
please visit http://northerncolorado-wwme.org
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FIRST
COMMUNICANTS AND TO THEIR FAMILIES
Austin Collins Wyatt Fonte
Augustus Gdanitz
Katherine Harms
Natalie Helling Carson Helling
Brigette Kite
Elizabeth Kolath
Liz Pureco-Martinez Brody Stults
Victor Tena
Reese Weatherly
Kimberly Andrade
Rylee Bowman Rocio Servin