Good Samaritan Catholic Church

55 Church Street ▪ Ellijay, GA 30540

Pastor - Rev. Carlos Vargas

(706) 314-8860 cvargas@archatl.com

Deacon - Rev. Mr. Paul Schueth (706-431-8151)

deaconpaulschueth@gmail.com

Deacon - Rev. Mr. Greg Orf

(678-696-1673)

deacongregorf@gmail.com

www.goodsamaritanellijay.com

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Mass Times

Mon. and Wed.: ................................... 9:00 AM

Tues. and Fri.:.......................................6:00 PM

Saturday Vigil:......................................5:00 PM

Sunday: .............................. 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM

Spanish Mass

Tuesday:…………………………..6:30PM

Sunday: ..................................................1:00 PM

Sunday: ..................................................6:30 PM

Eucharist ic Adoration

1st & 3rd Friday of Every Month ...9:00 AM to

5:45 PM

Confessions

Saturday 4:00 PM before Mass or by appointment.

If you have information to be published in the bulletin, or Kathy at

706-636-2772 or gsam@etcmail.com. Parish news is always

welcome. All items to be published must be received in office no

later than Monday 2:00 p.m. to be included in the next Sunday’s

bulletin.

Office Manager — Mrs. Kathy Yanulites

Office (706) 636-2772 Fax (706) 636-2776 gsam@etcmail.com

Office Hours

10:00 am – 2:00 pm Monday-Thursday

10:00 am – 1:00 pm Friday

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 16, 2017

Saturday - July 15 2017 Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a; Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7; Mt 10:24-33

5:00 PM +Rosalyn Buhring Sunday –July 16, 2017 Is 55:10-11; Ps 65:10, 11, 12-13, 14; Rom 8:18-23; Mt 13:1-23 or 13:1-9

9:00 AM +Peggy Meier 11:00 AM +William Bryfczynski 1:00 PM People of Good Samaritan

6:30 PM People of Good Samaritan Monday - July 17, 2017 Ex 1:8-14, 22; Ps 124:1b-3, 4-6, 7-8;Mt 10:34—11:1

9:00 AM Communion Service Tuesday - July 18, 2017 Ex 2:1-15a; Ps 69:3, 14, 30-31, 33-34; Mt 11:20-24

6:00PM Paul Pickens (D) 6:30PM People of Good Samaritan

Wednesday - July 19, 2017 Ex 3:1-6, 9-12; Ps 103:1b-2, 3-4, 6-7; Mt 11:25-27

9:00 AM +Dorothy Mulcare Thursday - July 20, 2017 Ex 3:13-20; Ps 105:1 and 5, 8-9, 24-25, 26-27;Mt 11:28-30

Friday - July 21, 2017 Ex 11:10—12:14; Ps 116:12-13, 15 and 16bc,17-18; Mt 12:1-8

6:00PM Debby Queen Saturday - July 22, 2017 Sg 3:1-4b or 2 Cor 5:14-17; Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 20:1-2, 11-18

5:00 PM +Margaret Kutz Sunday - July 23, 2017 Wis 12:13, 16-19; Ps 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16;Rom 8:26-27; Mt 13:24-43 or 13:24-30

9:00 AM +Paul Pickens

11:00 AM +Gerald Dudley 1:00 PM People of Good Samaritan

6:30 PM People of Good Samaritan

L a s t W e e k ’ s O f f e r t o r y

July 8 & 9, 2017

Offertory ....................... $4,448.00 Room at the Inn……....... $469.00

We pray to the Lord …….

For the Community

Please pray for those who are sick: Nettie Salinas, Anna Berry, Keith Nuun, Richard Davis (brother-in-law of Phil & Kathy Yanulites), Debby Queen, Jack Loftus, Charles Swinamer, Pat Swinamer, “Tajci” ‘s husband Matthew Cameron, Ana Elba Bochicchio, Virginia Keller, Baby Aria Gracon, Baby Samuel Garrison, Billy Capstick, Sarah Flanagan, Liz Schueth, Rebecca Yarborough, Camille Berry, Ernie Grant, Justin McGregor, Nancy Bills, Drew Dappen, Melissa & William Rogers, Debbie Farr, Ed Elie, Mary Mucci , Janet Landkamer, Carol Santangelo, Bryson Stephens, David Weaver, Sean O’Donnell, Baby James O’Neill, Emily Keating, Scott Anderson, Kelsey Weyrauch, Emily Springer, John Flynn, Jerry Kernea, Gilmer Nursing Home residents: Janet Kipp, Winnie Scigliano, Tony Maciejewski, Rose Caron, Cameron Hall Residents: Lee & Marlene Omernik, Elisabeth Lacedonia

Promise to Protect, Pledge to Heal

Calendar of Events

CCD Registration, July 23rd after 11am & 1pm Masses only Flea Market , September 16 & 17 Handy Man Service - Anytime………………………………...Contact any Knight St. Vincent de Paul Help Line for bill assistance…………………….706-636-7837

Archbishop’s 2017 Annual Appeal

Our Pledge ....................... $20,100.00 Total Pledged ................... $22,694.00 Amount Received ............ $13,079.25

Mortgage Balance: $128,247.69

New Beginnings of Gilmer County New Beginnings of Gilmer County would like to express their gratitude for the amazing financial support. New Beginnings received $1,100 from the second collection the weekend of June 24th and 25th. The generous funds will help support efforts to provide transitional housing to those most in need here in Gilmer County. Thanks so much – Deacon Paul Acolytes, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors and Ushers Please check your email for the new Ministry schedules for August and Sep-tember 2017. If you do not have a computer or printer pick up a copy of sched-ules in read of church. Any questions call Susan Shaw 706-276-1692 or sjs3@ellijay.com. Online Giving Now Available!

We are excited to announce that Good Samaritan now accepts one-time and recurring donations conveniently from our website! You can make your secure donation via electronic check or debit/credit card by simply visiting https:/www.goodsamaritanellijay.com and click on the Online Giving red button. It's Easy, quick and secure!

Good Samaritan Logo- If you have visited our web site we have a new logo for Good Samaritan. If you have "official" Good Samaritan business communication, please feel free to contact the office or Sue Ford for a copy. This logo was creatively designed by Sarah DiFiore, Deacon Paul's daughter.

A very special feature was just uploaded to our web site under "About US", check it out!

Thank you for your cont inued generosity!

Reflections on Gospel Reading as it Applies to Stewardship

The Gospel from St. Matthew tells us of Jesus addressing the crowds and explaining the Word. Note that Jesus teaches from a boat. That was unique at that time, but we can be sure the Lord knew exactly what He was doing. Imagine the scene — the Lord in a boat near shore with the wonderful backdrop of the water and mountains along the Sea of Galilee in the background. Of course, he was aware that sound travels better across water, so His Words would have volume and clarity. And then He begins to teach with parables. The roots of the word “parable” come from a Greek word (παραβολή/parabole) which meant “illustration” or “analogy.” However, it also carried with it the idea of “to throw along the side of,” something placed next to a truth. One Bible scholar has described a parable as “an earthly story with a heavenly meaning.” It is one of the most effective ways that Jesus brought the Word to life. In the particular parable He relates today He speaks of a sower, and how the important factor behind producing crops is more the soil in which seeds are planted than the seeds themselves. In other words the same seed can be planted in various places but it is only the seed planted in rich soil which will produce fruit. We, of course, are the soil to which He refers. Are we indeed “rich soil?” Jesus says, “…the seed sown on rich soil is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold.” It is up to each of us to seek to become the kind of soil the Lord’s Word needs to produce a harvest. It is we who must receive the Word from the Heavens and do something with it which accomplishes God’s purpose.

CCD Registration CCD Registration will be held on July 23rd after the 11am and 1pm Masses only. The registration fee is $50 for one child, $75 for two children and $100 for three or more children. A minimum $10 deposit per child is required at time of regis-tration.

FLEA MARKET 2017 - SEPT. 15-16 WE NEED YOUR DONATIONS. Our storage units are available for all of your donations. Getting them to us sooner, rather than later, would be greatly appreci-ated. Contact Kathy in the office, Sue Hughes (404.401.6141) or Debi Slaughter (770.380.6137) for more information. Retrouvaille Does your marriage need a tune up? Or even a major overhaul? Sometimes a marriage can run along fine and then things change. They may need your time and attention. Sometimes lines of communication break down and they need repair. Sometimes our focus moves away from our marriage and family and needs a little redirection. Sometimes a fair or average marriage is just not enough. Have you ever thought to yourself, "How can I make my marriage better?" If so, Retrouvaille can help. Retrouvaille is marriage pro-gram for couples whose marriage has become off course. It begins with a week-end program that can help get your relationship back on track. It is an effective program that has worked for thousands of couples and it can work for your mar-riage. For more information about our upcoming Retrouvaille Weekend, July 28th – 30th, 2017 program for couples, contact: Zack & Heather @ 317-691-2258 or visit our website: HelpOurMarriage.com

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M i n i s t r y S c h e d u l e

Mass Lector Eucharistic Minister Usher Acolyte Altar Server

S a t u r d a y / S a b a d o J u l i o 2 2 / J u l y 2 2 , 2 0 1 7

5:00 PM

David Bennett Suzanne Stephenson

Linda Bennett Sandra Mavergames

Chris Adams John Adams

John Queen

S u n d a y / D o m i n g o J u l i o 2 3 / J u l y 2 3 , 2 0 1 7

9 AM John Miles Dianne Welch

Donna Galvin Jim Galvin

Curt Welch Shirley McMahon

Don Fussell

11 AM Jane Buckland David Reece

Karen Reece Ray Crock

Debi Slaughter Bill Slaughter

Tom Buckland

1 PM Leticia Alcazar Veronica Ruiz

Mariano Ruiz

6:30 PM Pedro Ruiz Esteban Ramirez

Alfredo Gonzalez

Pastor Fr. Carlos Vargas .................. 706-314-8860 Deacon Rev. Mr. Paul Schueth .......... 706-431-8151 Deacon Rev. Mr. Greg Orf ................. 678-696-1673 Office Manager Kathy Yanulites … ................ 706-636-2772 Altar Society Pat Elie .................................. 706-635-8548 Building/Grounds Jack Planchard ...................... 770-329-0390 David Ford ............................ 404-376-8159 Cookie Walk Ann DeStefano ..................... 706-636-5789 Eucharistic Ministers/Lectors/Ushers Susan Shaw ........................... 706-276-1692 Eucharist to Homebound Susan Shaw ........................... 706-276-1692 or sjs3@ellijay.com Eucharistic Guardians Charlene DeVivo................... 706-635-1789 Flea Market Debi Slaughter ...................... 770-380-6137 or debi.tara@gmail.com Hospitality Sue Hughes ........................... 706-636-5972 Knights of Columbus Clay Keel .............................. 770-380-9957 Music Director Ray Crock, Jr. ....................... 770-334-3825 Parish Council Susan Ford ............................ 404-405-5631 Prison Ministry Deacon Greg Orf ................... 678-696-1673 RCIA Clay Keel .............................. 770-380-9957 Religious Ed Patti Landaverde………772-485-6643 Spanish Ministry Ramon & Eladia Nieves ..... 706-273-9323 St. Vincent de Paul Don Hyde .............................. 678-296-0383 Youth Group John & Summer Adams 754-581-1159

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