School is starting up again! It’s hard to believe that the Summer break is all but gone. Time goes so fast. It seems to me that fewer young families took actual vacation trips this year. I’m sure that the cost of travel and the general tight economy had its say in many cases.
We do need a break in our life’s routine from time to time. It serves to keep us stimulated and refreshed. However, to actually accomplish a good break successfully is, in my experience, a real art form. We tend to bring a lot of baggage with us wherever we go. Success depends not so much on where you’re at; it depends much more on who you’re with! Spending time with certain people in our lives can truly be uplifting and rejuvenating.
One of the routine patterns in life is found in relationships. We spend so much time around our neighbors, fellow workers, teachers, students, clients, (Pastor?; Parishioners?!), that we take them for granted and get bored. When we get out on a good break, we come to appreciate more what we’ve got. “It’s always good to get home!” We yearn to return. We’re ready to go! — Now, that’s a good vacation!
Sunday: Is 56:1, 6-7/Rom 11:13-15, 29-32/Mt 15:21-28
Monday: Ez 24:15-24/Mt 19:16-22
Tuesday: Ez 28:1-10/Mt 19:23-30
Wednesday: Ez 34:1-11/Mt 20:1-16
Thursday: Ez 36:23-28/Mt 22:1-14
Friday: Ez 37:1-14/Mt 22:34-40
Saturday: Ez 43:1-7ab/Mt 23:1-12
Next Sunday: Is 22:19-23/Rom 11:33-36/Mt 16:13-20
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. VNick Perna by Dom Senatore & Tony Butler
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. VWilla Deane DiNardo by Lettie DiRito Family
Thursday 8:00 a.m. VMarilyn Fassler by William Beach
Friday 8:00 a.m. VFrank, Christine, & Mary Konte by
Christine Cingoranelli
Saturday 5:30 p.m. VFrank Lauriski, Sr. by Adolph Lauriski
Sunday 9:00 a.m. For all Parishioners
THE PARISH OFFICE will be closed at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20 ~ Thursday, August 21 ~ and at noon Friday, August 22, due to staff vacation.
Father Jim
Tuesday 6:00 p.m.Evangelization Committee
7:00 p.m.Baptism Class II
Wednesday 8:30 a.m.Share the Word
9:45 a.m.New Life Prayer Group
Thursday 8:45 a.m.Mother’s Prayers
5:30 p.m.Maintenance Committee
6:00 p.m.KOC Social
Saturday Noon-2PM Share Distribution
Sunday 10:00 a.m.Share The Word
3:15 p.m.Marian Prayers for Priests
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION
BEGINS THIS WEEKEND
BEFORE AND AFTER MASSES
IN THE GATHERING SPACE
POLITICS 2008
A CATHOLIC CONVERSATION
A workshop to offer a framework for
Responding to the political
Questions of today.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
8:30 a.m. (Registration & Snacks)
9:00 a.m.—Noon (Workshop)
Holy Family Parish
2827 Lakeview Avenue
Pueblo, CO
Cost ~ Free
The speakers will lead discussions and give input on election issues in the context of Catholic Social Teaching with emphasis on the documents: Faithful Citizenship and Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship. Participants will receive a copy of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship and other handouts. Call the Parish Office at 275-7549 for further information.
PARISH PICNIC
SEPTEMBER 14, 2008
11:30 A.M. ~ RUDD PARK
GAMES
CLOWNS
FACE PAINTING
GREAT FOOD
GREAT FELLOWSHIP
FUN!! FUN!! FUN!!
AN INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP to learn the CONTEMPLATIVE/CENTERING PRAYER PRACTICE is designed for those who hunger for a stronger contemplative dimension in their lives, is offered Saturday, September 6, 2008, from 9AM to 1PM at Benet Hill Center’s Reception Room, 2577 N. Chelton Road, in Colorado Springs. The cost is $30. For information, call Benet Hill Center 719-473-6184, Mike and Linda Smith 275-2825, or John Metz 275-6044.
25 WEEK CLUB WINNER ~ The winner of the Knights of Columbus Council #2553 “25 Week Club” is Harvey Church.
ST. MICHAEL’S PRESCHOOL currently has openings for 2008-2009 school year. If your looking for a fun, exciting hands-on experience for your preschooler, look no further. Call Sheila at 671-5017 for more information.
Milton Armstrong
Becky Baer
Sara Baldwin
Irene Berger
Audrey Black
Jeanne Butler
Lucy Cook
Irene Dierks
Herb Dierks
Jeanne Dierks
Jim Dierks
Margaret Earle
Jessica Evans
Julia Evans
Marge Evans
Marianna Everhart
Emily Garcia
Catherine Gill
Juanita Gill
Jeff Gill
Chris Gonzales
Christine Greene
Jennifer Green
Rene Hall & Boys
Nick Herrman
Kathy Hostetler
Ken Huismann
Janie Jauques
Jessica Karnowski
Mary Knowles
Mae Kunselman
Andy Landis
Muriel Lauer
Ron Lauer
Ed Madell
Rosemary Bates Martin
Rebecca Martinez
Richard Marvin
Helen McFarland
David Moore
Richard Moore
Maria Moore
Erik Ortega
Phill Patterson
Ruth Pearson
Norman Platt
Marion Roberts
Ray Sabus
Deb Sudledtge
Dan Schaefer
John Schmidt
June Sorensen
Joann Southerland
Flo Valdez
Marsha Van Kirk
Julie Vitense
Mary Ann Walker
Craig Westfall
Bill & Judy Wood
Jack Zielinski
FIESTA DAY MASS
August 31, 2008
Minnequa Park ~ 8:00 a.m.
Presider: Bishop Arthur N. Tafoya
Parade follows at 10:00 a.m.
Come celebrate Fiesta Day with us!
MINISTRY CONGRESS 2008
REFLECTING THE MOSAIC OF HOPE
The Power of Bringing Our Gifts to Light
Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27
Sponsored by: The Diocese of Pueblo
In Collaboration with the Diocese of Colorado Springs
Pueblo Convention Center
320 Central Main Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
Information and Registration Forms are in the Gathering Space.
SUPPER CLUB ~ Get ready for the new supper club season. All parish members—couples, singles, families, snowbirds — are encouraged to join. It’s a great opportunity to share food, fun and fellowship and to make new friends. Registration forms are available in the Gathering Space. Any questions, please call Marilyn Scherer at 269-9923.
THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (R.C.I.A.) is a process of time and instruction meant to inform and welcome new members into the Roman Catholic Church. In this journey, one becomes a member of a community of believers who are guided by the gospel power of the Holy Spirit. Call the Parish Office (275-7549) for more information.
LOAVES AND FISHES ~ There is a box in the Gathering Space for donations of school supplies. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Even though the initial distribution has been made, the need continues.
School is starting up again! It’s hard to believe that the Summer break is all but gone. Time goes so fast. It seems to me that fewer young families took actual vacation trips this year. I’m sure that the cost of travel and the general tight economy had its say in many cases.