MASS SCHEDULE Sunday/Domingo….9:30 a.m. in English & 12:30 p.m. en Español Tuesday/Martes…...6:00-7:00 p.m. Adoration Benediction/Adoración y Bendición 7:00 p.m. Mass/Misa Wednesday/Miércoles…………………………………….12:00p.m. Thursday/Jueves…………………………………...……...12:00p.m. Friday/Viernes…………………………………..………….9:00a.m. First Friday/Primer Viernes….. Adoration for 24 hours/Adoración de 24 horas Saturday/Sábado…………………………………………...5:00 p.m.

PARISH STAFF Pastor ……...……………….……………..………..Fr. Romen Acero Pastoral Associate/Asociadas Pastorales………….... Lucille Gorham Director of Religious Education/ Directora de Educacion Religiosa

Sr./Hna. Maria Sanchez, HSMG Hispanic Ministry/Ministerio Hispano…… Sr./Hna. Angelica Arce,HSMG Parish Secretary/Secretaria de la Parroquia …....Mia RomeroWashington Bookkeeper/Contador………………...……..Maria Melendrez de Kelley Music Director/Organista……………………………….Karen Rainey Parish Maintenance……………………………………John Andrason Pro-Life Coordinators………………………..Dick & Gaylene Rankin

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS/HORAS DE OFICINA Tuesday–Thursday/Martes a Jueves ……...9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Friday/Viernes…………………………...9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

PARISH REGISTRATION If you are new to our parish, you are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Registration in a parish is the norm and is required for registration in religious education, for sacramental preparation, and for sponsorship certificates. Registration forms are available in the parish office, or the ministry table in the atrium.

A N N O U N C E M E N T S

Our parishioners have generously contributed $7,777

to our efforts to procure our much needed new five

alarm system. However, our lowest quote for the new

system is over 18,000. We’ll be collecting again, on

September 23rd, for this much needed update. Please

prayerfully plan to support second collection for the

new system.

The Circle of Friends will meet on September 10th in Room 1 at noon, and all are welcome. Ministry Leaders Meeting on September 11th, after 7:00 pm Mass in room 1. Please send someone if you can not attend. Fall Dates Scheduled! Join NC Catholics Volunteer on Saturday, September 15th and Saturday, November 10th. We will be repairing homes damaged by Hurricane Mat-thew in the Tarboro. Volunteers of all experience levels are encouraged to participate! If you have any questions, please contact Daniel Altenau

at Daniel.Altenau@raldioc.org or at (919) 821 - 9767.

Spots are limited so sign up now!

www.CatholicCharitiesRaleigh.org/NCCV

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 27! In-

stead of our regular potluck, we will be having a pig pick-

in' after 5:00 p.m. Mass (chicken and hot dogs will also be

available). Tickets will be sold beginning in mid-

September - $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for children 12 and

under. Further details will be announced in early Septem-

ber.

Catholic Divorce Survival: We will begin our new group on Sept 10 and end on Nov 26th. As usual we meet at 6:30PM and our group meets for 12 weeks, we offer support and information as per the Catholic church. The cost is $15 for the book, we meet at St Peter Catholic church in Greenville, NC. All are welcome. For any ques-tions, please call Ruth Honeycutt at 252-944-1716 or email me at honeycutt.ruth@yahoo.com.

Courage is a prayer and fellowship group that assists in-dividuals with same-sex attractions (or SSA) to live chaste lives in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church. Meetings are for men and women and strict con-fidentiality is maintained. For more information email: courage.sacred.heart@gmail.com. Or call: (919) 289-9489.

Sanctuary Lamp: The Sanctuary Lamp burns this week, in memory of Mickey Havermann. If you would like to sponsor the lamp for a week in memory of a loved one, please call the office to schedule. Sunday, September 9th, 2018: Let Jesus heal any disap-pointments in your marriage. The next Worldwide Mar-riage Encounter weekends are on Nov 9-11, 2018 in AT-LANTIC BEACH, NC and Mar 1-3, 2019 in Hickory, NC. Early sign up is recommended. For more information visit our website at: https://NCMarriageDiscovery.org or contact us at applications@NCMarriageDiscovery.org or 704-315-2144.

Women of Grace Foundational Study: Join other wom-en on a journey to discover your mission and purpose in the world today. Grow closer to Christ and His Church through Scripture, the Catechism, and wisdom of early Church fathers and Popes. Study will occur August 31, 2018 – January 11, 2019 on Friday mornings at 9:30AM at Our Lady of Lourdes' Fallon Center Cost $50 for book and workbook, Please contact Candace Sperati (candace.sperati@gmail.com) to register.

St. Gabriel Cub Scout Pack 926 will have it’s first meet-ing of the year on Monday September 17th, at 7:00 pm. 5 Balot Family Scholarships Remain for 2018-2019 If the cost of tuition is the only obstacle to your high school student receiving a faith-based education at John Paul II Catholic High School, then apply for a Balot Fami-ly Scholarship for new JPII students. A record number of students now attend JPII, and your student could receive 1 of the 5 remaining scholarships available for the 2018-2019 school year. The scholarship is based on financial need and covers all tuition and fees for the student’s re-maining years at JPII with the exception of $100/month (or $1,200/year). For more information, contact JPII Di-rector of Recruiting Doug Smith at dsmith@jp2highschool.com or 252-321-2132.

7th Annual On The Run! with Riley’s Army: Join the JPII family on Sunday, September 30 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. for On the Run! with Riley’s Army, a 5K & 1K fun run/walk to help promote pediatric cancer awareness month. To learn more visit jp2highschool.com/news/2018RileysArmy or to register visit www.runtheeast.com/race-info/?id=12563. Be sure to enter the code "JPII" to join our team and receive a dis-count!

Please keep those who are ill in your prayers, especially; Debbie Reitano, Mary Newton, Marie Neal, Rosa Sici-lia, Kathy May, Chester Truty, Gary & Mort Taylor, Donna Harris, Charles & Lucille Gorham, Ella Mar-cotte, Pearl Connor, Jeffrey Parker, Lucas Keller, Sr. Edna English, Charlene Woodring, Ray Reddrick, Tim Neal, Brenda Luther, Betty Brooks, Fr. John Long, Rita Rose Atstupenas, Joe Laliberte, Michelle Mack, Gail Allen, Alice Mostyn, Dot Briley, Joan Harris, Ella Reese, Montie & Paula Pakowski, Richard Ipri, Msgr. Jerry Sherba, Thom, & Son Nguyen, P.J. Lewis, Dorie Tulis, David Williams, Ellie Sullivan, Thelma Jones, Grace Budrys, Wells, Dale & Joan Wardle, Pat Adams, Eva Owens, Glenda Wagner, David Shipe, Kathy Ven-turini, Cristi Venuto, Linda K. Thompson, Donna Sati-ra, Hudson Rogers, Carol Kulikowski, Joseph Pasquarella, & Lupe Romero

P R A Y E R L I S T

S e p t e m b e r 9 , 2 0 1 8 2 3 r d S u n d a y i n O r d i n a r y T i m e

Tuesday– 6:00-6:30pm

Saturday– 4:00-4:30pm

And by appointment.

CONFESSION SCHEDULE

M A S S I N T E N T I O N S

Fr. Romen Acero……………....fr.romenacero@outlook.com Maria Melendrez…..mariamelendrezdekelley@gmail.com Karen Rainey………...karen.rainey@stgabrielgreenville.org Sr. Angie……………..maria.sanchez@stgabrielgreenville.org Sr. Angelica………….angelica.arce@stgabrielgreenville.org Mia RomeroWashington…..secretarystgabriel@gmail.com

S T A F F E M A I L

W E E K L Y O F F E R T O R Y

Weekly First Collection Goal $6,300

Week of 9/2/18…..$4,844.00

Building Fund……$1,393.00

Week of 9/9/18….$

The Catholic University of America….$

Week 9/16/18…$

Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids….$

Week 9/23/18…$

Fire Alarm System….$

Week 9/30/18…$

Priest Retirement….$

Fire Alarm System Total Received…..$7,777

St. Stanislaus Church 21st Annual Polish Festival

St. Stanislaus Church in Castle Hayne, NC will celebrate our 21st Annual Polish Festival on Satur-day, November 3, 2018 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the church grounds in Castle Hayne. Ad-mission is free and there is parking on the church property on Marathon Ave.

Festival patrons can look forward to genuine Polish foods including kielbasa, stuffed cabbage, pierogi, potato pan-cakes, Polish beer, brewed by the Front Street Brewery, and homemade desserts. We also offer a variety Polish souvenirs for sale. A variety of vendors will display their wares. The Chardon Polka Band from Ohio will delight everyone with crowd favorite music that is sure to have you toe-tapping and dancing non-stop. There are lots of free activities for children. Festival goers are invited to try their luck on the raffle, three drawings $500, $550. and $600 cash prizes. You do not have to be present to win! There is something for everyone! St. Stanislaus Church is located at 4849 Castle Hayne Road (Hwy 133) in Castle Hayne. The parking lot entrance is on Marathon Ave. For more information, please call 910 675-2336 or visit our website: ststanislauscatholic.org.

9/11-7:00pm…………………...……….…David Hull † ………………………...........................By Sharon Hull 9/12-12:00pm………….……..………...…No Intention …….…………………….….…………………………. 9/13-12:00pm…………………..…………No Intention ………………………..………………………………… 9/14-9:00am………………...………….....No Intention ……………….…………..…………………………….. 9/15-5:00pm………………….…………Tom McLain † ……………………….………………By Betsy McLain 9/16-9:30am………..…………..………Char Borisoff † ………………….….…..By Mary Lake & Ann Borisoff 12:30pm……….….…………..The People of the Parish

The Catholic Community of St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother

Saturday Mass: 5:00 PM ~ Sunday Mass: 9:30 AM & 12:30 PM in Spanish

September 2018

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1

Confession 4-4:45pm

Alvernia Matrimonial 1 pm—6 pm

2 Tacos after Mass

3 Office Closed

Building Closed Labor Day

4 Adoration 6 pm

Confession 6-6:45pm

Anointing of the Sick during Mass

7pm Bilingual

5

12pm Mass

Anointing of the Sick

during Mass Cantor rehearsal

7pm

6 12pm Mass

K of C Planning &

Social Mtg.7:30PM

7 First Friday 9am Mass 24 hours

Adoration

10 pm Spanish Mass

8

Confession 4-4:45pm

5 pm Mass Faith Formation

5:45-7:15pm

9 Faith Formation

10:45-12:15

10 Office Closed

Circle of Friends 12pm in room 1

11 Adoration 6 pm

Confession 6-6:45pm

7pm Bilingual Mass

Ministry Leaders Mtg. Rm 1

7:30 –8:15pm

12 12 pm Mass

13

12pm Mass

Mujeres de Hoy 11am –2pm in room 1

Columbiette Mtg. 7pm in room 1&2

14 9 am Mass

15 AAMEN rm 1 at 10

Ministry Fair

Safe Environment In Spanish10 - 2pm Confession 4-4:45pm

Faith Formation 5:45-7:15pm

AlverniaMatrimonial 1 pm—6 pm

Ultreya Parish Center 6-10

16 Ministry Fair

Faith Formation 10:45-12:15

17 Office Closed

Priest Retreat Rosary Making

10:30 am Boy Scouts

rm 7&8 at 7pm

18

Priest Retreat Adoration 6 pm

Communion Service 7pm

19

Priest Retreat Communion Service

12pm Girl Scouts Rm

7&8 at 6pm

Cantor rehearsal 7pm

20

Priest Retreat Communion Service

12pm K of C Business Mtg.

7:30 pm, room 3&4

21 Priest Retreat Communion Service

9am

22

Confession 4-4:45pm

Faith Formation 5:45-7:15pm

23

K of C Pancake

Breakfast 10:30-12

Faith Formation

10:45-12:15

24 Office Closed 25

Adoration 6 pm Confession 6-6:45pm

7pm Bilingual Mass

26

12pm Mass

Parish Council Meeting 7 pm

27

12pm Mass

28

9 am Mass

29

Safe Environment

Training 10 - 1pm Confession 4-4:45pm

Faith Formation 5:45-7:15pm

30 Faith Formation

10:45-12:15

Nocturnal Adoration Society Family Day in the

Parish Center

October 1

Office Closed

October 2 Adoration 6 pm

Confession 6-6:45pm

7pm Bilingual Mass

October 3

12pm Mass

Cantor rehearsal 7pm

October 4

12pm Mass

K of C Planning &

Social Mtg.7:30PM

October 5

First Friday 9am Mass 24 hours

Adoration

10 pm Spanish Mass

October 6

Confession 4-4:45pm

Faith Formation 5:45-7:15pm