june 21, 2020 twelfth sunday in ordinary time · —sean wendland—george & shirlene...
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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, Friday 9:00am– 12:00pm
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.
JUNE 21, 2020 TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Reflections on today's Gospel
MATTHEW 10:26-33 (Jeremiah 20:10-13; Psalm 69; Romans 5:12-15)
KEY VERSE: "So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows" (Mt 10:31). TO KNOW: Jesus instructed his twelve apostles to be courageous as they shared his mission of announcing God's reign. Despite the coming darkness and opposition, they should be fearless in proclaiming the light and truth of the gospel. Fear of persecution and death should not deter them. They should be more afraid of the evil one who could lead them to eternal destruction. Jesus encouraged his followers by reminding them of their worth before God. Sparrows were eaten by the poor, and were the cheapest of all the birds. If God cared for these tiny birds how much more were God's children valued? No ill-treatment on earth could compare with the ultimate fate of one who had been guilty of infidelity to God. If the apostles remained faithful to their witness, Jesus would testify to their fidelity at the final judgment. TO LOVE: Do I defend the faith when I am opposed? TO SERVE: Lord Jesus, help me to recognize my worth in God's sight
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 assis-tance 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 surgi-
cal 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—Candace Page—Jack Ledbetter—Sherry Ledbetter—Sondra Horn —Jim Swearingin—Guillermina Avina—Lynda Duncan—Sherri Barnhill
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
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, Ernesto Peña, Rob Phillips, Luis Sanchez
The Pope's Monthly Intention for June Prayer intention for evangelization ‐ The Way of the Heart
We pray that all those who suffer may find their way of life,
allowing themselves to be touched by the Heart of Jesus.
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
From Arkansas Catholic: The Arkansas Catholic is our main vehicle for communicating during this crisis.
Contact the diocese to sign up for the print version.
call (501) 664-0125, or email [email protected].
The digital version is for free and available to everyone in your family, coming to each member in their personal email account.
Signing up is simple:
Log on to www.digital.arkansas-catholic.org and sign up for free.
PARISH LIFE DURING COVID-19 WEEKLY UPDATES Friday, June 19, 2020
COVID-19 CASES AT ST RAPHAEL: This week we were notified
by the ADH that two individuals who attended the 5:00pm Spanish on June 7th later tested positive for Covid-19. This transmission almost certainly occurred from elsewhere and the risk remains low for our parish given the amount of precautions in place. That said cases continue to climb in NWA and especially here in Springdale. Please wear your masks in all public places and socially distance by at least 6 feet.
The 2pm Special Mass on Sundays during this time of Covid-19 is cancelled effectively immediately.
Our regularly scheduled weekend Masses are not even close to the 25% maximum capacity allowed by Bishop Taylor, so there is no need for this extra Mass.
However, I urge those wishing to attend the Spanish Masses to come early because once we reach the 200 mark, no one else will be allowed into Mass.
As a reminder, here is our Weekend Mass schedule: Saturday 4:00PM (English) Sunday 7:00AM (English) 8:30AM (Spanish) 10:30AM (English) Livestreamed
12:30PM (Spanish) Livestreamed 5:00PM (Spanish) 7:00PM (Spanish)
Here are the rules about coming to Mass: If you have been diagnosed with Covid-19, 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 Mass for a few weeks.
Remember you still need your mask & to keep a 6-foot distance from each other.
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 dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass remains in place.
DAILY MASSES & CONFESSIONS ARE CANCELLED THRU JULY 6TH.
With COVID-19 cases on the rise in Arkansas especially here in NWA and many being affected in our parish community, I am cancelling all daily Masses and Confessions until the week of July 7th. Weekend Masses will be celebrated at their usual hours and we will still hear confessions on Saturday morning for one hour 9:00am-10:00am and Saturday afternoons from 3:00pm-3:40pm during this time.
COVID-19 TESTING: in St Raphael Hall on Sunday, June 28th from 11am – 2pm
for any parishioners who wish to be tested. We encourage you and your family to take advantage of this opportunity.
All that is needed is one form of identification and your health insurance card, if you are insured.
You will enter the parish hall through the doors that face West End street along the walkway. Your temperature will be taken at the door. Everyone is required to wear a mask. After testing you will exit the north doors of the Parish Hall and return to your car via the walkway around the old church.
BILINGUAL TRANSLATORS ARE NEEDED to help Arkansas
Department of Health Staff who will be doing testing on Sunday, June 28th. We need 6 people to volunteers 3 hours from 11:00AM – 2:00PM. One person will be taking temperatures at the door and the 5 will assist ADH personnel with translation. PPE will be provided.
PRE 2020-2021: Covid-19 will have an affect on our PRE classes
this fall. We are still trying to decide how to have classes while ensur-ing the safety of our children and catechists. This will mean necessary changes to the program which we will reveal over the next few months. We will begin registration in July. However, we will call each family we have in the system. We will begin in early July calling fami-lies who have students entering into second year sacramental prepa-ration to register them for classes.
First Communion and Confirmation Masses previously
scheduled for April & 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.
The Adoration Chapel is open 9AM – 5PM Monday thru Friday
If you want to spend time with the Lord on Saturday & Sundays, the main church will be open all day.
Please remember our chapel rules which include a maximum of 3 adorers, no children under 10, face masks are required and sit in the pews marked for adorers. I also recommend keeping your visits brief. One variable in the spread of Covid-19 is the amount of time spent in the presence of another person. Something to think about.
Contact Suzanne Chipollini — #879-0762 or [email protected]
to sign up for a shift and to receive the NEW code.
From the Pastor ’s Desk
St. Raphael Book & Gift Shop IS NOW OPEN
Father’s Day is Sunday June 21 Let us help you find an amazing gift for the men in your
life. The variety of ideas offered in the shop can enrich
their lives as they grow in the Catholic faith, deepen their
relationships with Christ, and live up to their vocations as
husbands, fathers, and warriors of God. Whether it's a
popular book selection, a traditional medal, a crucifix for
an office, bible, or a rosary, there is something special in
the shop for the Catholic man living in today's world.
NEW COVID 19 HOURS: Starting July 1st the shop will go to new temporary weekly hours.
Now open on Mondays—10:00-5:00 Tuesday through Thursday—Open 10:00-5:00
FRIDAY "CLOSED" Saturday, 9:00-5:00 Sunday 9:30-2:30
Video System Operators Needed
Contact the office or email [email protected]
If you are interested in learning how to operate
the new video system during Mass
Door Monitors needed
Contact the office or email [email protected]
if you are interested in helping monitor the entrances and
bathrooms during Mass
to ensure the health and safety of all our parishioners.
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.
We will start our sign ups from scratch.
The church will still be available for quiet prayer during these hours as well.
ATTENTION ALL MINISTRY LEADERS Facility Request Reservation Forms for the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year are due on July 1st. Therefore, EVERY group/ministry leader or coordinator
must fill out & submit a new Reservation Form in order to be able to use any room, or facility in the parish,
for group meetings, retreats, anniversaries, etc. This Form should be turned in ON Wednesday, July 1st.
Forms can be dropped at the parish office or emailed to [email protected]
No forms will be accepted before July 1st and reservations are scheduled on a first-come first-served basis.
Please keep in mind that no groups or ministries are meeting at this time.
This will just allow Gina time to enter your requests so your reservations are ready to go
when our parish fully opens up in the future
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.
LOOKING FOR FIREWORKS TO BUY? The St. Raphael Knights of Columbus Council 12082,
our parish Scout Troop 777 and our youth groups
are again running a Jakes Fireworks tent.
We will be open June 28 – July 5.
Many of the big displays will likely be canceled, but you can have your own display!
Jakes Fireworks offers the very best prices, so come see us & get the best value for your money!
OUR TENT HAS MOVED!
This year we are located on West Sunset (Hwy 412) just east of Dairy Queen (across the street from Susan’s Restaurant).
This is a big fundraiser for our groups,
so if you are planning to buy fireworks, please come and buy your fireworks from us!
For more information, contact Jeff Wood (479-841-6233 or [email protected]).
APOSTOLATE FOR PERPETUAL ADORATION Updated 5/28/2020 Pandemic Schedule until further notice
Hour is full
Time / Hourly Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
9 AM to 10 AM CLOSED CLOSED
10 AM to 11 AM CLOSED CLOSED
11 AM to Noon CLOSED CLOSED
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
1 or 2 Adorers
Adorers Needed
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OZARK CATHOLIC ACADEMY RUMMAGE SALE to benefit the student Athletics program.
Friday, July 10, 11am-3pm
Saturday, July 11, 8am—1pm Knights of Columbus Hall across from OCA
233 N Barrington Rd, Tontitown
OCA is welcoming its largest class this fall with 31 new students!
That will bring our student community up to 77 students. With the larger student body, we are looking to add a Spirit Squad and baseball team to the sports program that currently includes Cross Country, Track, Golf, Volleyball, Archery, men and women's Basketball. As a new member of the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) OCA will compete in the 1A-1 West Conference this fall. The Rummage Sale is to support the growing Athletics program. Plan to stop by, check out all the great items, and bring your friends!
Masks and social distancing will be in place for your browsing comfort.
Sign up to receive mid-week updates
in The Trumpet email [email protected]
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
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.
Buy a
Brick
Leave a legacy
honor loved ones
& help reduce
our building debt
at the same time.
Call the church office for
more details.
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
Mon, June 22 12:00pm Mass/English CANCELLED
Tues, June 23 8:30am Mass/English CANCELLED
5:00pm Confessions CANCELLED
6:00pm Misa/Español CANCELLED
Wed, June 24 12:00pm Misa/Español CANCELLED
5:00pm Confessions CANCELLED
6:00pm Mass/English CANCELLED
Thurs, June 25 8:30am Mass/English CANCELLED
5:00pm Confessions CANCELLED
6:00pm Misa/Español CANCELLED
Fri, June 26 8:30am Mass/English CANCELLED
12:00pm Misa/Español CANCELLED
Sat, June 27 9am-Noon Confessions Fr. Ramos/Fr. Miskin
3:00pm Confessions Fr. Miskin N/A
4:00pm Mass/English Fr. Miskin +Bob Beauchesne
Sunday, June 28 7:00am Mass/English Fr. Ramos S.I. of our religious sisters
8:30am Misa/Español Fr. Miskin +Cirilo & Angela Mendoza
10:30am Mass/English Fr. Miskin +Ginger McAfee
12:30pm Misa/Español Fr. Connell +Sabina & Rafael Taya
5:00pm Misa/Español Fr. Connell Miembros de la Parroquia
7:00pm Misa/Español Fr. Connell +Rosario Alvarado
Weekly Mass and Reconciliation Schedule—St. Joseph (Tontitown)
Date Time Event Priest Intention
Mon, June 22 No Monday Masses
Tues, June 23 5:00pm Confessions CANCELLED
5:30pm Mass/English CANCELLED
Wed, June 24 7:30am Mass/English CANCELLED
Thurs, June 25 7:30am Mass/English CANCELLED
Friday, June 26 7:30am Mass/English CANCELLED
Sat, June 27 3:00pm Confessions Fr. Ramos N/A
4:00pm Mass/English Fr. Ramos S.I. Stephen Sbanotto
Sunday, June 28 9:00am Mass/English Fr. Ramos All Parishiners
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Are you eating out again? We still have some gift cards for sale!
$25 cards Buffalo Wild Wings (7), Chili’s(7)
& Red Robin (2)
Contact [email protected] or stop by the office if you are interested in buying some cards
Collection Last
week Month to date
Monthly needs
Surplus (Short Fall)
Stewardship $19,722.63 $32,026.13 $75,800.00 $(43,773.87)
Building $4,302.34 $9,905.34 $28,000.00 $(18,094.66)
STEWARDSHIP
Thank you for your generosity to the parish!
Visit our website
www.straphaelcc.org
to sign up
Financial Report-June 2020
2nd weekend of June
OUR PARISH STILL NEEDS YOUR HELP: Our only means of support is your generosity.
While we are still unable 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.
Please 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 (2,413,312)
Loan Balance April 30, 2020 $310,017
Financial Summary Report
July 1, 2019 to April 30, 2020
Actual Budget Over
(Under)
Support Revenues $683,376 $748,250 ($64,874)
Other Revenues $90,332 $114,992 ($24,660)
Support Expense $(918,627) $(899,753) $(18,874)
Net Support $(144,919) $(36,511) $(108,408)
SECOND COLLELCTION this weekend is for the
Church in Latin America. For many in Latin America and the Caribbean, a rising secular culture, difficult rural terrain, and a shortage of ministers all
present obstacles to practicing the faith.
Your support for the collection provides lay leadership train-ing, catechesis, priestly and religious formation, and other
programs to share our Catholic faith with those who long to hear the Good News of Christ.
To learn more about how your gifts make a difference, visit www.usccb.org/latin-america.
