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SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT WWW.STANDREWMOORE.COM MARCH 12, 2017

March 13th – March 19th

9am Mass Monday

†Betty Jane Santee M/M Joe Santee

9am Mass Tuesday

†Neans Murray M/M John Prati

6pm Mass Wednesday

Fr. Unki Im (Andrew) M/M Yunjae Hwang

9am Mass Thursday

†Magdalene Olson M/M John Prati

Fourth Sunday of Lent

5pm Mass SATURDAY

†Joseph Pack M/M Robert Carrigo

9am Mass SUNDAY

Our Parish Family Fr. Jack

11:45am Mass SUNDAY

†Donald Landt Mrs. Donald Landt

Sacrament of Forgiveness (Penance, Reconciliation, Confession)

Mon, Tue, & Thurs after Morning Mass (Just ask Father after Mass)

Saturday from 4:00pm – 4:30pm Confessions by Appointment

Wednesday at 5:45pm Or at any other time

In the last decade, through a combination of closings and mergers, bishops have reduced the number of churches by 1,359 parishes. There are now fewer than 17,800, about the same number there were in 1965. In 1965 Catholics in the US numbered about 48.5 million that were served by nearly 36,000 diocesan priests. By 2016 the number of Catholics had grown to 76.7 million while the number of diocesan priests declined to just under 26,000. While there have been about 500 priests ordained annually in the past decade, this is far short of the number to replace the growing number of priests 65 and over. And the number of Catholics continues to grow. Is there a solution to this problem? Among the various solutions proposed, here are a few: 1. Encourage Catholics to have more children. 2. Encourage parents to pray that their children would

welcome a call to priestly ministry. 3. Restore a stricter, more traditional form of Catholicism

which many think spawned a greater number of priestly vocations.

4. Give priests the option of marrying. 5. Open ordination to women. 6. Permit the ordination of mature, married men, inclding

those who presently serve as deacons.

Numbers 1 & 2 would be a good idea, but flies in the face of the values of the popular culture. Catholics in dioceses like Lincoln, NE and Wichita, KS insist that number 3 is the way to go. Number 4 is a non-starter since there is no tradition in the church for allowing priests to marry once they are ordained. For Number 5, recent Popes have slammed the door shut. Interestingly, Pope Francis addressed Number 6 just this week. In an interview with the German periodical Der Zeit, here’s what the Pope had to say: “The church should study carefully whether it’s possible to ordain mature, married men in view of the shortage of priests.” This is not the first time the Pope has mentioned his openness to considering this option, but in the past he has insisted that it is the responsibility of national bishops’ conferences to make proposals. Curiously no conference has yet to take him up on this despite the declining number of celibate priests. I’ve often wondered why ordinary Catholics, especially where there parishes are being closed or consolidated, don’t ask their bishops to consider this option.

Vocations to the Priesthood

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March 18-19 Altar Server Holy Communion Holy Communion

Gift Bearer Hospitality Lector Coordinator

SATURDAY 5pm Frank Cassarino

Mark Chenevey Tom Strotman

Clois Catalano Mike Jaques Mary & Polo Lopez

Ed Smith Tom Strotman Robin Teske Marva Yandell

Colleen Fitzgerald Martin Fitzgerald Kevin Lay

Ron Porter Sandy Porter

Patti Muzny Matthew Walters

Carol Hix

SUNDAY 9am

Cristian Moran Trevor Schaefer Tylor Schaefer

Isabel Killian Ryan King Evelyn Kniffen Thomas Maupin Eual McCrite Jeri Montgomery

Chris Mowry Jo Nance Teresa Nguyen MartinOrtega Thai Pham John Pillow Sam Warnecke

Elmer Goetz Debby Hall Richard Hall Ruth Heiderich

Linda Pham Tim Pham Laura Rodriguez Ron Schaefer

Noreen Valadez Jake Martell

Tina Wharton

SUNDAY 11:45am Thomas Tran

Mercedes Tran Rose Tran

Randy Allford Gina Atkins Rick Atkins Rose Cook Hector Denis

Peggy Denker Kelly Gibbons Teresa Harris Gayla Maupin KayTucker

Baker Family Deborah Friedt Michael Friedt

Gary & Debbie Kamphaus Garrett Shultz Michelle Shultz

Shelly Durham Caryl Prati

Debbie Friedt

Jon Abt Theresa Aide Kris Ajamie Donna Allford Bailey Anderson Bert Alvarez Gerald Boisen Michelle Brewer Ray Brewer Diane Cook Marian Chessmore Bob Crissman Bob Curley Charlie Cusack Lois Genzer Virginia Goetz Esther Guzman Chester Hagnoski Kim Flis Veronica Quinn Marcella Hicks Ed Koehl Maria Londono Jeanette Minter Megan Muir Ramona Orland Loretta Plumlee Olivia Muir Shannon Saturo David Schachle Chris Politte Charles Shatswell Carol Shaw John Steger Robert Stelle Bradley Stewart Reginald Stewart Jim Tucker Gina Urbina Maria Valdez Rebecca White

Ann Barr Joyce Beauregard Lillian Brehm Margaret Crawford Roberta Cullip Nancy Davis Nancy de Long Frances Drabowsky Goldie Evans Ruth Frejo Mae Green Ruthann Gonterman Gladys Grizzle Rosita Hall Tom Hanson Pam Johnson Roger Kane Wanda Kuzmic Fred Martin Paul Martini II Alberta Marquez Michelle Mathew Martha Maynard Betty McClure Howard McLaughlin San Juana Medina Clariese Morgan Janie O’Connor Tom O’Neil Bob Onspaugh Anna Rossi Ron Rytlewski Rose Rytlewski Yvonne Smith Elinor Thompson

A PRAYER FOR THE INFIRM & HOMEBOUND Dear Lord, we commend to you all our infirm and

homebound brothers and sisters. Please give them and their caregivers

every grace and blessing.

BUY ADVANCE TICKETS after all masses

March 24th & April 7th

All meals include salad, drinks and dessert

Ages 12+ $8.00 Ages 3-11 $5.00

Ages 3 and under FREE

3/24 Soup & Sandwich 4/7 Grilled Salmon and veggies

Knights of Columbus

Fish Frys Tickets sold after all weekend Masses

March 17th & 31st

Ages 12+ $10.00 11 and under Free

Additional helpings $ 5.00

DAYLIGHT SAVING UNDERWAY

Hope you set your clocks ahead before going to bed last night. Come November 5th, we can fall backwards and get that extra hour back.

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT WWW.STANDREWMOORE.COM MARCH 12, 2017

Your will be done Focus These are the four words that embody the Christian challenge: Your will be done.

Act Take a few minutes to reflect on your image of God. Write down the qualities that make up the way you see God. Try to trace each quality back to its roots in your life.

Pray Heavenly Father, I want to find peace that cannot be shaken. You have shown me the path. Help me to live it. I will, with all my effort and energy and intention, go out and try and bring about your will. Help me to surrender to these four words: Your will be done.

STEWARDSHIP of PRAYER a commitment to discipleship

Fill out the card from the table in the Commons. Make your commitments.

Offer them to God at the foot of the cross

Tear off the bottom portion of the card for a record of your commitments

Prayer in the Daily Mass Chapel at the Youth Center

Mon/Tue/Thur Evening Prayer 5:30PM

Wed Rosary 9AM

TAIZE PRAYER Tuesday March 28 7PM

REMEMBER ! IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT FOOD

DON’T FORGET! SUNDAY 10:20AM

Contact Margaret to join MONDAY 10:00AM a small group study of TUESDAY 6AM

Men

Resisting Happiness TUESDAY 6:30PM WED 7:00PM

LEARN THURS 7:00PM

Every person 14 years of age or older is asked to abstain from meat (and items made with meat) on Good Friday, and all the Fridays of Lent.

Persons between the age of 18 and 59 (beginning of 60th year) are asked to fast on Good Friday.

When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together do not equal a full meal. You may fast on other days as well as it may serve your Lenten goals.

Lent is a favorable season for opening the doors to all those in need and recognizing in them the face of Christ,” Pope Francis said. “Each life that we encounter is a gift deserving acceptance, respect and love.”

Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl

Pope Francis Calls Everyone

to Build a Culture of Encounter this Lent

Based on Matthew Kelly’s newest book, Resisting Happiness.

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3/12 Peyton Hand, David Le, Eugene Moreno, Elizabeth Munoz

3/13 Olga Do, Mary Gibbons, Richard Hall, Kelly Hanlon, Taryn Harvey, Arlesha La, Jennifer Le, Trinity Perez

3/14 Veronica Becerra, Jessica Cusack, Bernard Garcia, Debra Hawthorne, Evelyn Hernandez, Rose Johnson, Lance McWhorter, Boston Nation, Anna Orr, Christopher Roy

3/15 Ava Baza, German Contreras, Brandon Crump, Carlos Garza, Ronald Magee, Cristian Moran, Trinh To, Angel Waugh

3/16 Martin Fitzgerald, Rudy Molina, Joshua Thai

3/17 Hector Barraza, Alvin Cao, Melissa Kucab, Patrick Nevins, Ruth Nolin, Monica Soliz, Jessica Walker

3/18 Aydin Balsavich, Anita Bardtrief, Leigh Dack, Teresa Nguyen, Timi Sacotte

3/13 Deacon & Mrs. Angus Watford 54 Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Hulley 47

3/14 Mr. & Mrs. Jared Waugh 12

3/15 Mr. & Mrs. Miguel Sanchez 3

3/16 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Williams 43

Monday, March 13 10:00am Resisting Happiness Book Study 6:30pm ALPHA IV 7:00pm Scripture Study

Tuesday, March 14 6:30am Men’s Study Group 5:30pm Cantor Practice 6:00pm Choir Practice 6:45pm Instrumentalist Practice 6:30pm Boy Scouts 6:30pm Resisting Happiness Book Study

Wednesday, March 15 7:00pm Life Night 7:00pm Resisting Happiness Book Study 7:00pm JOF

Thursday, March 16 12:30pm Prime Timers Pot Luck 7:00pm Knights Meeting-Officers Meeting 7:00pm Resisting Happiness Book Study

Friday, March 17

5:30pm KOC Fish Fry Lenten Meal

Saturday, March 18

10:00am 1st Communion Class

Sunday, March 19

10:15am Life Kids, EDGE, Life Teen 10:15am Resisting Happiness Book Study 10:30am Cancer Support Group 1:00pm JOFK

THIS WEEK’S MEETINGS

Stewardship of Treasure Sacrificial Giving

Mar 5 FYTD PFYTD

Sacrificial Giving 18,782 525,569 502,527

Children/Teens 72

Total Contributions 18,854 525,641 502,527

Other Income 1,928 141,496 137,094

Total Income 20,782 667,137 639,621

225 Envelope Users gave $18782 For an average gift of $83

566 households receive monthly or

weekly contribution envelopes

3/16 – Pot Luck and Bunco with Prizes 12:30 pm-Joyce Center 3/21 – Card Making Class for Easter Cards 1:00 pm -Joyce Center

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Participation in Saturday/Sunday Mass is THE key ingredient in helping parents shape the Catholic faith of their children. Children need to participate in both Mass and RE Classes to become faithful disciples of Jesus.

GRADES K--12

10:20am – 11:30am

NO CLASSES MARCH 12TH FOR

SPRING BREAK

CLASSES RESUME NEXT WEEK

FIRST COMMUNION PREP CLASS

March 18th at 10:00 am

WEDNESDAY

Life Night 7pm – 9pm

Come and practice for the Living Stations which will take place on Mar 24th & Apr 7th.

New Facebook Page: Catholic Young Adults of Oklahoma City

web site http://www.catholicyoungadultsokc.com/ And Instagram: @CYAOFOKC

Join Archbishop Paul Coakley and Catholic Families from all over the Archdiocese of OKC on Saturday, April 22 at St Gregory’s University for a day of faith & fun! There will be special programs for adults, elementary, middle school and high school youth. Contact Ann Grover for more information.

CATHOLIC DAY WITH THE OKLAHOMA CITY

DODGERS Sunday, Apr 23 at 2:05pm

Cost: $13 Order tickets by Mar 23 Contact Ann Grover for

information.

Thursday, March 16 at 7pm

Blu's BBQ and Burger- 612 N. Robinson,

Oklahoma City, OK 73102.

(southeast corner of NW 6th & Robinson, directly

across the street from the OKC Memorial Museum.)

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Spaghetti Canned Fruit Tuna Mac & Cheese Canned Meat Corn Tomatoes Box Dinners Oatmeal Dry Pinto Beans Bread Cereal Saltine Crackers Canned Chicken Jelly Instant Potatoes Vegetables Cookies Green Beans Peanut Butter Soup Spaghetti Sauce Ramen Noodles Rice

Thanks for your generous offering of groceries and other monetary gifts to help purchase items from the Regional Food Bank.

Items in bold are greatly needed!!

Register online at www.OCWConference.com

IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO TO END ABORTION?

The Bible commands us to help “the least of these, my brothers and sisters…” Matthew 25:45.

In our culture of death, no doubt the “least of these our brothers and sisters” are the defenseless, innocent children in the womb who are so incredibly vulnerable. So, here are some ideas of what we can do to make a real difference:

Join or Support the Respect Life Committee in our Parish

Start or Support a Gabriel Project in Your Parish

Meet with or write to your Legislators as a Constituent, Communicating the Catholic Church Position on Life Issues

Support Local Pregnancy Centers by donating Your Time, Talents and Treasure

Tell others about Project Rachel, a Post-Abortion Reconciliation/Counseling Program (Toll Free 888-456-4673)

Pray for Those Who have been involved in Abortion

Pray for the life of all, particularly giving witness outside our local abortion clinics “From the first moment of existence, a human being must be recognized as having the right of a person-among which is the inviolable right of every innocent human being to life.”

Holy Saturday Reception and Easter Preparation

Look for the Sign Up Sheets at The Welcome Counter

SATURDAY

MARCH 25th

REED CENTER

5750 Will Rogers Rd.

HOLY SPIRIT RETREAT DAY Alpha Participants describe their experience

The Spirit has helped me to become strong and passionate about the Church and our Mission.

I had gotten “rusty” on calling on the Spirit. I now know to call on him and feel the Spirit’s presence more closely

I felt a feeling of overwhelming joy when asking the Holy Spirit to come to me.

It was amazing! A very warm feeling came over me. I’ve always felt the feeling but today, I was aware it was the Holy Spirit.

I was overwhelmed, but not agitated. It was a very calm feeling and full of peace.

My faith is better because of ALPHA.

It was an eye opening experience. I felt everyone praying. I sensed that it was deep and personal, yet it was done as a group. Knowing God loves me/us always is an awesome feeling and one I will forever cherish. The Lord is closer to me…speaking to me…AWAKENING me. Like family. The Holy Spirit provided more family members to me today.

ALPHA may not be the only way that allows Christ to draw closer to us, but it is proving to be a proven path towards intentional discipleship for hundreds of people here at St. Andrew’s and millions of people around the world. Our fourth Alpha Course will conclude in a few weeks, but we will be launching another one not long after that. Give Margaret a

call to express your interest in joining us next time.

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT WWW.STANDREWMOORE.COM MARCH 12, 2017