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PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We the people of St. Raphael Roman Catholic Church bring together diverse giſts and backgrounds to form a growing vibrant community centered in the Eucharist, the source and sign of our unity. In pilgrimage to the Kingdom of God, our mission is to demonstrate God's presence and love through: worshipping together, spreading the Good News, serving others, and enjoying Christ-Centered acvies. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we are commied to sharing our me, our talents, and our treasures to fulfill God's will for our parish. JULY 19, 2020 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Reflections on today's Gospel MATTHEW 13: 24-43 (Wisdom 12:13,16-19; Psalm 86; Romans 8:26-27) KEY VERSE: "Master, did you not sow good seed in your field? Where, then, did these weeds come from?" (v. 27) TO KNOW: Jesus was a good teacher who employed parables, using the ordinary things of life to reveal the deep mysteries of God's reign. The parables oſten centered on the domesc, industrial and agricultural work of the community. The parable aroused curiosity, and invited Jesus' audience to search for the meaning, which oſten applied to their own lives. The parable of the weeds among the wheat revealed that good and evil would exist alongside one another unl the Day of Judgment. The weeds in the story were darnel, a noxious plant that closely resembled the wheat. In the early stages of development, it was impossible to disnguish the one from the other. When the wheat ripened, the experienced eye would be able to differenate between the two. The problem was that the roots were so intertwined that the weeds could not be uprooted without tearing up the wheat. So it is with evil; it is difficult to detect in its early stages unl it grows strong and destroys what is good. Jesus cauoned the disciples not to aempt to forcibly root out the unbelievers among their fellow Jews. The harvest (v. 30) was a common Old Testament symbol for the final judgment. Jesus’ advice was paent tolerance unl God would render his verdict on saint and sinner. TO LOVE: In what ways do I judge others rather than leaving that judgment to God? TO SERVE: Lord Jesus, help me to persist in my good work despite the evil that surrounds me 1386 S. West End St., Springdale, Arkansas 72764 Tel 479-756-6711 Fax 479-756-8818 www.straphaelcc.org email: [email protected] Facebook @StRaphaelNWA Church Office Hours: Monday—Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm, Closed Friday
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PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We the people of St. Raphael Roman Catholic Church bring together diverse gifts and backgrounds to form a growing vibrant community centered in the Eucharist, the source and sign of our unity. In pilgrimage to the Kingdom of God,
our mission is to demonstrate God's presence and love through: worshipping together, spreading the Good News, serving others, and enjoying Christ-Centered activities. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we are committed to sharing our time,
our talents, and our treasures to fulfill God's will for our parish.
JULY 19, 2020 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Reflections on today's Gospel
MATTHEW 13: 24-43 (Wisdom 12:13,16-19; Psalm 86; Romans 8:26-27)
KEY VERSE:
"Master, did you not sow good seed in your field? Where, then, did these weeds come from?" (v. 27)
TO KNOW: Jesus was a good teacher who employed parables, using the ordinary things of life to reveal the deep mysteries of God's reign. The parables often centered on the domestic, industrial and agricultural work of the community. The parable aroused curiosity, and invited Jesus' audience to search for the meaning, which often applied to their own lives. The parable of the weeds among the wheat revealed that good and evil would exist alongside one another until the Day of Judgment. The weeds in the story were darnel, a noxious plant that closely resembled the wheat. In the early stages of development, it was impossible to distinguish the one from the other. When the wheat ripened, the experienced eye would be able to differentiate between the two. The problem was that the roots were so intertwined that the weeds could not be uprooted without tearing up the wheat. So it is with evil; it is difficult to detect in its early stages until it grows strong and destroys what is good. Jesus cautioned the disciples not to attempt to forcibly root out the unbelievers among their fellow Jews. The harvest (v. 30) was a common Old Testament symbol for the final judgment. Jesus’ advice was patient tolerance until God would render his verdict on saint and sinner.
TO LOVE: In what ways do I judge others rather than leaving that judgment to God?
TO SERVE: Lord Jesus, help me to persist in my good work despite the evil that surrounds me
1386 S. West End St., Springdale, Arkansas 72764 Tel 479-756-6711 Fax 479-756-8818 www.straphaelcc.org email: [email protected] Facebook @StRaphaelNWA
Church Office Hours: Monday—Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm, Closed Friday
We are so glad you joined us! If you are new to our parish, we would like to invite you to become a member.
The Welcome Booth in the vestibule is open the first full weekend of every month or come by the Parish Office.
Visit our website for a registration form or more information.
During this difficult time in our community, we have served many families that have never needed food pantry assistance before. Our pantry needs have continued to grow with more demand in specific areas. As you can
understand, there is a need for disinfectants, hand sanitizers, and surgical masks and gloves. We are also in need of all toiletry items and general household supplies.
As for the food supply, our most needed item is meat. If you are able to donate any quantities of fresh or frozen meat, direct from grocery store to Saint Raphael pantry, please call the church office to set an appointment so the food pantry will be able to transfer the meat immediately into freezer space. We ask that you do not bring meat from home freezers as this could potentially create a health risk. Thank you for your continued support. For appointment please call 479-756-6711.
FOOD PANTRY
Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Philippians 4:6
—Msgr. Scott Friend—Sherry Pianalto—Mary England—Gabe Peters—Andrew Lampe —Sean Wendland—George & Shirlene Gonzalez—Andrea Perez—Millie Connell —Dean Cannon—Tracy Brugger—Barbara Hancock—Kevin M Cunningham—Herman Seiter —Carol Ann Schlinger—Jack Ledbetter—Sherry Ledbetter—Sondra Horn—Jim Swearingin —Guillermina Avina—Lynda Duncan—Jack Slinger—Carolann Slinger—Brett Keene —Loraine Monroe—Edward Allred—Maria L. Lopez—Dr. Vladimir Laroche—Scott Yankowy
Pray for our Troops, especially: —Samuel Atkinson, PV2—Arturo Rodriguez, CPL—Sgt. Jeff Mader—Sgt. Jon Mader —Lcpl Jarod Mader—Spec. Michael Gray—PVT. Captain Nathan Brown—David G. Hill, W5 —PFC Christopher Sharp—Michael G. Jaro, Pvt.—Jerod Dalke, PVT—Sgt, Malachi Bucao —Brandon Hayes, Spc—Jeremy Riedel, PVT.—Cpl Christopher Main—Lt. Greg Abide —Spc Medic, Fredrick Tober—Mark Pittman, PFC.—1LT Kyle Rudolph —PO3 Chris Rudolph —Aaron Wolfe, A1C—Bryan Phillips, PO 1C.—Lt. Richard Carter—Sgt. James Lee —Capt. Benjamin Gonzalez—Jorge Gonzalez, PVT.—Andrew Swalley, PFC.—Josh Hall, A1C —Cadet Isaac Antony—Midshipman Megan LaMendola—Sgt. Ellen Cox—Julia M. Puma, AMN —Cadet Corin Mellone—PVT. Jonathan Crawford
Please pray for all Seminarians & Diaconate Candidates of the Diocese of Little Rock, especially our Seminarian: Jaime Nieto
and our Diaconate Candidates: Eduardo Andrade, Oscar Lopez, Rob Phillips, Luis Sanchez
The Pope's Monthly Intention for July Universal Prayer Intention ‐ Our Families
We pray that today’s families may be accompanied with love,
respect and guidance.
Monday, July 20
First Reading: Micah 6:1-4, 6-8 Psalms 50:5-6, 8-9, 16-17, 21, 23
Gospel: Matthew 12:38-42
Tuesday, July 21
First Reading: Micah 7:14-15, 18-20 Psalms 85:2-4, 5-6, 7-8
Gospel: Matthew 12:46-50
Wednesday, July 22
First Reading: Songs 3:1-4 Psalms 63:2-9
Gospel: John 20:1-2, 11-18
Thursday, July 23
First Reading: Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13 Psalms 36:6-11
Gospel: Matthew 13:10-17
Friday, July 24
First Reading: Jeremiah 3:14-17 Jeremiah 31:10, 11-12, 13 Gospel: Matthew 13:18-23
Saturday, July 25
First Reading: 2 Cor 4:7-15 Psalms 126:1-6
Gospel: Matthew 20:20-28
Sunday, July 26
First Reading: 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12 Psalms 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-130
Second Reading: Rom 8:28-30 Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52
Pastor:
Rev. John Connell
Associate Pastors:
Rev. Daniel Ramos
Rev. Jon Miskin
Deacons:
Chuck Marino
Dan Cashman
Jesús Ramos
In order to keep this prayer list up to date, all names will be removed and this list will start over quarterly; Sept. 1st, Dec. 1st, March 1st & June 1st.
New names will always be added as requests come in. To add or remove a name from this list please contact the office
or e-mail Nancy: [email protected]
Prayer Requests
Daily Readings
V O LU N T E E R S N E E D E D Both opportunities are easy
and still allow you to attend Mass.
Video System Operators Contact the office or email [email protected]
If you are interested in learning how to operate the new video system during Mass
Door Monitors Contact the office or email [email protected]
if you are interested in helping count those who enter church for Mass
to ensure the health and safety of all our parishioners.
DAILY MASSES AND CONFESSIONS ARE CANCELLED THRU AUGUST 14TH.
Weekend Masses will be celebrated at their usual hours and we will still hear confessions on
Saturday morning — 9:00am-10:00am and Saturday afternoons — 3:00pm-3:40pm
during this time.
PRE 2020-2021 We are still trying to decide how to have classes while ensuring the safety of our children and catechists. This will mean necessary changes to the program which we will reveal over the next few months. Registrations have begun. However, we will call each family we have in the system who have students entering into second year sacramental preparation to register them for classes first.
FIRST COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION MASSES previously scheduled for April and May have been rescheduled during the months of September thru November. If you still do not know the scheduled date for your child, you need to call the office. 479-756-6711.
RCIA If you or someone you know is interested in the Catholic Faith
and wants to learn more about the Church, our RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation) classes will begin this fall.
In the Covid-19 world which we live, we need to look at how many people are signing up before deciding a start date,
location, and frequency of the class. For these reasons, call the office at 479.756.6711
if you are interested in the class and we will stay in touch with you about the nature of classes in 2020-2021.
Rules about coming to Mass: • If you have been diagnosed with Covid-19, do not come to Church. • If you have been exposed to an individual diagnosed with Covid-19, whether family, friend, coworker, please refrain from coming to Mass and risking others. • If someone in your workplace was diagnosed with Covid-19, even if you were not near this person, consider staying away from Masses for a few weeks.
The symptoms of Covid-19 are a cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever chills, muscle pain, sore throat or loss of taste or smell. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Remember, the bishop has dispensed the obligation of attending Sunday Masses until further notice.
From the Pastor ’s Desk
-Fr. John Connell
NEW HOURS: Now open on Mondays!
Monday through Thursday — 10:00-5:00
FRIDAY — CLOSED
Saturday — 9:00-5:00
Sunday — 9:30-2:30
Are you looking for a good book to read this summer?
Want to find a Daily Devotional to start your day?
Do you know someone receiving Confirmation or 1st Communion?
Be sure to stop by the shop to check out all the great books and gift ideas.
There is something for everyone here!!
LIVE STREAMED Saturday, August 8, 2020 @ 7pm
on the diocese website, Facebook page or YouTube channel
All Catholics are invited to join our livestream celebration to meet some of our seminarians & learn how our diocese is forming them to serve the Church in the 21st century.
Watch a fun and entertaining program that, get to know our 6 new seminarians and hear from Msgr. Scott Friend, Vocations Director. Donations to the Seminarian Education Fund will be used for the
immediate needs of educating, housing and feeding 30 seminarians.
Learn more at www.dolr.org/support-seminarian-education. For information contact Dianne Brady at (501) 664-0340
Are you eating out again? We still have a few gift cards for sale!
$25 cards Buffalo Wild Wings (7), Chili’s(7)
& Red Robin (2)
Contact [email protected] if you are interested in buying some cards
Faith at home The Diocese of Little Rock
is compiling a list of
online resources to help you stay connected
& continue to practice your faith.
Click dolr.org/covid to see all that they offer.
Here are just a few of the links https://dolr.org/covid-watch-mass-at-home
https://dolr.org/covid-free-scripture-reflections
https://dolr.org/covid-faith-formation
The Adorat ion Chapel is Open
Monday—Friday: 9am—5pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed
(also closed on holidays & when the office is closed)
There will be a new code to enter the chapel.
Only 3 Adorers are allowed at one time.
Contact Suzanne Chipollini — #879-0762 or [email protected]
to sign up for a shift and get the code.
The church will still be available for quiet prayer during these hours as well.
NWA Respect Life News "Celebrate Life"
Bring Your Own Picnic Saturday, July 25 — 6:00 p.m.
at the Old Missouri Rd. Baptist Church
2950 S. Old Missouri Rd in Springdale.
In keeping with COVID safety precautions,
our picnic will be held outside on church grounds.
We'll have guest speakers
and presentations of past & future events.
NWA Respect Life is providing canned drinks,
bottled water & individually packaged chips
Gospel Reflection from Alex Smith —Our Summer Seminarian
Being Childlike for God
Growing up in my family’s household, my siblings and I watched all the Disney classics. My two-favorite had to be Mary Poppins and Peter Pan. What I liked about the movies was, of course, the iconic songs. However, one thing I also believe these movies taught me was the importance of being childlike. Meaning these movies taught me to be imaginative, creative, and to see beauty/ joy in the world.
This past Wednesday’s Gospel (Mt 11:25-27), Jesus boldly states, “I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the child-like.” What does it mean to be childlike for God? Are not people who are wise and learned to understand the Father? The short answer is that it depends on what you mean to be wise and learned. You see, throughout the Gospel, Jesus speaks about being childlike. For one, being childlike does not make one ignorant. Being childlike is also about being open, willing to discern, willing to allow the Spirit to move. Childlike is the willingness to forgive and love. Being child-like for the Father means one is willing to accept that they do not have all the answers and are eager to learn.
The Gospel message ought to mean something to us as well. We are all called to be childlike. It is why we gather to pray and celebrate our faith. I know as a son, as a servant to you all, and brother of Christ, it is hard to live “childlike.” But the real weight for us is that we are afraid. It is scary to be open to the Lord. It is scary to share with Him all our worries and wounds. It might even be scary to think our wounds are not all the same. Why? Because we don’t want to be judged or ridiculed. We want to be right. But deep down, we all know Jesus is calling us to be more. Jesus does not want us to be childish. Rather Jesus desires that we be childlike. What are the qualities of children you wish to culti-vate: innocence, trust, or transparency? Or is it the ability to see beauty and joy in the world? Today I invite you to be childlike (not childish). Allow your inner child to emerge! You may find that your day is more relaxed, enjoyable, and peaceful!
APOSTOLATE FOR PERPETUAL ADORATION Pandemic Schedule until further notice
Hour is full
Time / Hourly Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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10 AM to 11 AM CLOSED CLOSED
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Noon to 1 PM CLOSED CLOSED
1 PM to 2 PM CLOSED CLOSED
2 PM to 3 PM CLOSED CLOSED
3 PM to 4 PM CLOSED CLOSED
4 PM to 5 PM CLOSED CLOSED
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PARISH COUNCIL OF MINISTRIES
Chairman:
Dave Louk
Vice Chairman:
Tom Maddock
Secretary:
Nathan Bearden
Other Members:
Bárbara Barroso
Cristobal Cartegena
Oscar Lopez
Bill McGowan
Matt Mendenhall
Phuong Mueller
Gary Reed
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
Contact Suzanne Chipollini #879-0762
to sign up.
Diocese of Little Rock website:
www.dolr.org
MASS IN TRANSIT: Going out of town? Go to www.masstimes.org
to find the mass time for churches throughout the United States.
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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.
O my God, my only hope, I have placed all my trust in you,
and I know I shall not be disappointed. —Diary, 317
Weekly Mass and Reconciliation Schedule
—St. Raphael (Springdale)
Date Time Event Priest Intention
Monday, July 20 12:00pm Mass/English CANCELLED
Tuesday, July 21 8:30am Mass/English CANCELLED
5:00pm Confessions CANCELLED
6:00pm Misa/Español CANCELLED
Wed, July 22 12:00pm Misa/Español CANCELLED
5:00pm Confessions CANCELLED
6:00pm Mass/English CANCELLED
Thursday, July 23 8:30am Mass/English CANCELLED
5:00pm Confessions CANCELLED
6:00pm Misa/Español CANCELLED
Friday, July 24 8:30am Mass/English CANCELLED
12:00pm Misa/Español CANCELLED
Saturday, July 25 9am-Noon Confessions Fr. Ramos / Fr. Miskin
3:00pm Confessions Fr. Connell N/A
4:00pm Mass/English Fr. Connell + Bob Beauchesne
Sunday, July 26 7:00am Mass/English Fr. Connell + David Bryant
8:30am Misa/Español Fr. Connell + Cirilo & Angela Medoza
10:30am Mass/English Fr. Miskin + Wes & Ginger McAfee
12:30pm Misa/Español Fr. Ramos + Sara & Fransisco Paulin
5:00pm Misa/Español Fr. Ramos Miebros de la Parroquia
7:00pm Misa/Español Fr. Ramos + Josefina Solis
Weekly Mass and Reconciliation Schedule—St. Joseph (Tontitown)
Date Time Event Priest Intention
Monday, July 20 No Monday Masses
Tuesday, July 21 5:00pm Confessions CANCELLED
5:30pm Mass/English CANCELLED
Wed, July 22 7:30am Mass/English CANCELLED
Thursday, July 23 7:30am Mass/English CANCELLED
Friday, July 24 7:30am Mass/English CANCELLED
Saturday, July 25 3:00pm Confessions Fr. Miskin N/A
4:00pm Mass/English Fr. Miskin + Joseph Mussino
Sunday, July 26 9:00am Mass/English Fr. Miskin All Parishioners
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Collection Last
week Month to date
Monthly needs
Surplus (Short Fall)
Stewardship $13,756.50 $26,048.00 $75,800.00 $(49,752.00)
Building $3,781.34 $8,353.34 $28,000.00 $(19,646.66)
Peter’s Pence $747.00
STEWARDSHIP
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Financial Report-June 2020
1st weekend of July
OUR PARISH STILL NEEDS YOUR HELP: Our only means of support is your generosity.
While we are not able to all come together each week for Mass, we ask that you still try to maintain your weekly donation to the church. We know that we are living through some difficult times, but we do appreciate your generosity.
If you aren't attending Mass, you can still place your weekly donation in the brass mail slot just outside the front entrance at circle drive. There will be a sign with an arrow to help show you the location. Other great options are to sign up for online giving or mail your donations. Our staff checks for dropped off donations daily.
Building a Home for the Body of Christ
Total Loan - Building Addition $2,723,329
Principal Payments (2,432,208)
Loan Balance May 31, 2020 $291,121
Financial Summary Report July 1, 2019 to May 31, 2020
Actual Budget Over
(Under) Support Revenues $743,411 $823,075 ($79,664)
Other Revenues $91,080 $126,491 ($35,411)
Support Expense $(998,846) $(989,729) $(9,117)
Net Support $(164,355) $(40,163) $(124,192)
Operating Loan at May 31, 2020 $100,000
Payroll Protection Program Loan/Grant at May 31, 2020 $128,887
Second Collections for July July 4th & 5th—Building Fund
July 11th & 12th—Peter’s Pence
(Collection for the Holy Father)
July 26th—Spanish Ministry
