CHURCH OF ST. SAVIOUR

WE CELEBRATE EUCHARIST:

WEEKEND MASSES

5:00 pm: Saturday Evening

9:30 am: Sunday Morning

11:30 am: Sunday Morning

WEEKDAY MASSES

8:30 am

Confessions First Saturday of the month in the church from 4:00-4:30 PM. By appointment for all other times.

WHO IS WELCOME IN ST. SAVIOUR CHURCH?

Are you a sinner? Have you been away from the church for a long time? Are you divorced or separated? Are you physically or

mentally challenged? Are you from a different culture? Are you not accepted because of your sexual orientation? Are you

elderly, a teen or young adult? Are you discriminated against because of your color? Are you feeling broken? Are you poor or

out of work? Have you been imprisoned? Have you a feeling that you are left out? You are welcome here! This is your home,

and we are your family!

September 8

Offertory

$5,469.00

Attendance

320

September 15, 2019

"Tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to listen to Jesus, but the Pharisees and scribes began to complain?" In this Sunday's Gospel, we learn the context for the forthcoming parables about the lost and found. A great mixed crowd surrounds Jesus. The religious elite are present, along with all manner of local lowlifes. The Pharisees seem a bit upset that this wasn't the lecture series they were hoping for. Why would Jesus welcome sinners?

Jesus responds as if it's the most obvious thing in the world. "Rejoice with me because I have found my lost sheep... rejoice because I have found the coin that I lost? Let us celebrate with a feast, because this son of mine... was lost, and has been found!" Each of the parables features a dramatic example. Of 99 sheep, one has gone astray. Of 10 coins, one has gone missing. The welcomed son has previously been a covetous scoundrel. Jesus' point to the Pharisees is clear. If the Gospel really is "good news," if our faith really has the power to save, why wouldn't we want everyone drawing near? Why wouldn't we do everything in our power to eke out that possibility for every single person, no matter where they have wandered? After all, if this message is not of value to everyone, why is it of value to anyone?

Our Christian faith is not a matter of rule adherence for the perfectionist elite. In our own ways, each of us is the lost sheep, the prodigal son. There is no one who "has no need of repentance." The Church is a mixed crowd. And we are mixed people. And the Gospel has good news for each of us today! There is no one Jesus doesn't go after, no one he does not catch sight of "while... still a long way off," no one to whom he does not run to embrace and welcome home.

ST. THOMAS FOOD PANTRY

The Food Pantry volunteers are deeply grateful for your

food donations over the summer. You have been

most generous! At this time we need peanut butter, canned fish and chicken,

oatmeal, white rice and dried fruit. Shampoo and soap would also be appreciated.

CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION

REGISTRATION & RE-REGISTRATION FOR THE 2019-2020 YEAR Now that we are in approach September, the start of our children’s Faith formation Program is only

a few weeks away. Here in the Diocese of Brooklyn, it is imperative that our young people who do not

attend a Catholic Academy participate in our Faith Formation Program continuously until they

receive the sacrament of Confirmation .

REGISTRATION FOR ALL GRADES WILL BE HELD ON THE FOLLOWING DATES::

• SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, FROM 10:30 A.M. UNTIL 1:00 P.M. IN THE PARISH HALL

• SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, FROM 10:30 A.M. UNTIL 1:00 P.M. IN THE PARISH HALL

• SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, FROM 10:30 A.M. UNTIL 1:00 P.M. IN THE PARISH HALL

THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION / RE-REGISISTRATION

ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• A COPY OF CHILD’S BIRTH CERTIFICATE – IF YOUR CHILD NEEDS THE SACRAMENT OF

BAPTISM

• A COPY OF CHILD’S BAPTISM CERTIFICATE – IF YOUR CHILD NEEDS THE SACRAMENT

OF HOLY COMMUNION

• A COP Y OF CHILD’S BAPTISM AND COMMUNION CERTIFICATE—IF YOUR CHILD

NEEDS TO RECEIVE THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION.

FEES:

• $ 150.00 FOR 1 (ONE) CHILD

• $ 180.00 FOR 2 (TWO) CHILDREN

• $ 210.00 FOR 3 (THREE) OR MORE CHILDREN

If your child is coming from another parish, we will need a transcript from their former Faith

Formation Program so that they can be placed in the appropriate class.

If you have any questions whatsoever, please call Sister Pat in the Office of Faith Formation at

718-768-4055 ext. 13 Monday through Wednesday from 7:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA): RCIA Classes for adults who have never been baptized, who have been baptized in another Christian tradition or who have been

baptized as Catholics but did not receive First Communion or Confirmation will start on Sunday, September 15th at

10:15am. Classes will be held in the St. Saviour Parish Hall Conference Room. If you are interested in attending these

classes, please contact the Parish Office or pick-up a brochure in the Narthex of the Church to obtain more info.

Sunday, September 15, Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:30 a.m. Flanagan Family/Intentions of Phil Kluger 11:30 a.m. Veronica Joyce/Ken Corey (Birthday Remembrance ) Monday, September 16, Saint Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs 8:30 a.m. Tim Neville

Tuesday, September 17, Weekday

8:30 a.m. Bridget Griffin (Anniversary)

Wednesday, September 18, Weekday 8:30 a.m. Rose Dunn Thursday, September 19, Weekday 8:30 a.m. Juliette Ahearn Friday, September 20, Saints Andrew Kim Taegon, Priest, and Paul Chong Ha-Sang, and Companions, Martyrs 8:30 a.m. People of the Parish Saturday, September 21, Saint Matthew, Apostle 8:30 a.m. Lorraine Foley 5:00 p.m. Margaret & Francis Rudloff Sunday, September 22, Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:30 a.m. St. Jude & St. Anthony 11:30 a.m. Sandra Duffy

We still have Mass Intentions available for both

weekday AND weekend celebrations of Eucharist.

Please consider having a Mass celebrated for a

loved one or family member—either living or

deceased. We are ALL in need of prayers, and

there is no greater prayer than the celebration of

Eucharist. Each Mass Intention is only $15.00. If

you are interested in having a Mass celebrated in

memory of a deceased loved one, or in honor of

someone who is living, please call Emily at the

Rectory and she will be more than happy to assist

you.