Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church Nuestra Señora de la Asunción 4207 Shamrock Drive Charlotte, NC 28215 Tel: 704-535-9965 Fax: 704-535-3621 Website:http://www.rc.net /charlotte/ola Confession: 1/2 hour before the 5:00pm & 7:00pm Saturday Masses, and 1/2 hour before the 11:00am Sunday Mass. Marriages/Matrimonios: In this diocese, arrangements must be made at least six months prior to your proposed wedding date. For information, phone Deacon Peter Duca at 704-5730097. En la diócesis, arreglos para matrimonio deben hacerse por lo menos seis meses antes de la fecha de la boda. Para más información, llame al Padre Felipe @ 704-535-9965. Baptisms: Baptisms are held every month. Parents who wish to have their children baptized must be registered active parishioners for at least 6 months and attend a Baptismal Preparation session. Both parents and sponsors should be present for this important class. Call the office or Deacon Peter Duca to register. Please make sure your parish registration is up to date. The next preparation session will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at 10am. Clases de Instrucción Para el Bautizo: Las Clases de Bautizo son el segundo y tercer domingo de cada mes después de la Misa de las 3:00pm. Las próximas clases son Domingo, 13 y 20 de Septiembre requiere la asistencia de los padres y padrinos en todas las clases. La familia tiene que ser registrado en la parroquia por lo menos 6 meses antes de la primera clase. Se registra uno en la oficina de la parroquia para las clases de bautizo después de los seis meses. Si tiene preguntas hable con Brenda Hernández en la oficina de lunes a jueves. Sponsor Certificate: In order to receive permission to be sponsor for baptism or confirmation, you will need to be a registered and a contributing parishioner for at least six months. Sick/Hospital Visits If someone in your family is sick or admitted to the hospital, please let the church office know so that we can visit them. Twenty - First Sunday in Ordinary Time • August 23, 2015 Vigésimo Primer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario • 23 de Agosto, 2015 Twenty - First Sunday in Ordinary Time Date: Time: Intention: Mon., 24th 2:00pm @Missionaries of Charity Tues., 25th 9:00am +Francis Nguyen Tu Wed., 26th --Thurs, 27th 7:00pm --Fri., 28th Sat., 29th 5:00pm 7:00pm Sun, 30th 8:30am 11:00am 3:00am --Cong Family (Blessing) --+Evelyn & Ralph Dekemper +Martha Cao --- August 23, 2015 Requested By:________ --Vietnamese Cursillo ----- 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 1 Thes 2:1-8; Ps 139:1-6; Mt 23:23-26 1 Thes 2:9-13; Ps 139:7-12ab; Mt 23:27-32 1 Thes 3:7-13; Ps 90:3-5a, 12-14, 17;Mt 24:42-51 1 Thes 4:1-8; Ps 97:1, 2b, 5-6, 10-12; Mt 25:1-13 -- Cong & My –Dung NguyenI 1 Thes 4:9-11; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Mk 6:17-29 -- Joseph Ngo Dt 4:1-2, 6-8; Ps 15:2-5; Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27; Mk 7:1-8, --14-15, 21-23 Parish Staff/Personal de la Parroquia Pastor Rev. Philip Scarcella, PhD, JCD Readings :Rv A Mass intention is a special way to remember your family members and friends, living or deceased, and anniversaries, birthdays, or any special occasions. This is a wonderful opportunity to obtain special blessings for your loved ones. 704-535-9965 PRAYER LIST- Please kindly remember the following friends and family members in your daily prayers: Deacon Steve Horai, Eleanor Greulich, Reggie Belk, Marie Heggie, Damian Balog, Ashley Thompson, John Alvarado, Deborah Thompson, Mullis Family, Nancy Carte, Dick Leone, Grace Ryberg, Genevieve Weigold, Dorothy Ehlebracht, Kelly Taylor, Nelia Haulk , Bernie Weigold, Mary Threatt, Kelly Taylor, Ann Pettit, Mike Normile, Antonio Vega, Lea Powell, Roy Ryberg, Scott O’Daniel ,Deacon Carlos Medina., and Fr. Frank Cancro Deacons/Diáconos Rev. Mr. Steve Horai (Retired) 704-568-4944 Rev. Mr. Kevin Williams 704-537-9973 Rev. Mr. Luis Flores (Coordinador de Grupo Carismatico) 704-777-2711 Rev. Mr. David Reiser 704-535-3310 Rev. Mr. Peter Duca (Director of Music) 704-573-0097 Church Secretary/Secretaria Brenda Hernandez 704-535-9965 Faith Formation Coordinator Coordinador de Formacion de Fé RCIA (Inquiry into Catholicism) RICA (Catolicismo para Adultos) Deacon David Reiser 704-535-3310 If you or someone you know would like to be on the prayer list, please notify the church office. God always hears our prayers and in His goodness blesses us with His Strength, Love & Peace. Our Lady of the Assumption School/ La Escuela de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción: Allana-Rae Ramkissoon, 704-531-0067 Stewardship of Treasure Offertory Collection 08/16/15…………. Budget Amount………………………… Surplus/[Deficit]……………………….. Assumption……….…………..……………. $ 7,221.73 $ 8,100.00 $ 878.27 $ 812.00 Thank you for your Generosity! As for me and my household, we will serve the L — Joshua 24:15b AUGUST WEDDING ANNIVERSARY BLESSINGS . A special blessing will be bestowed upon couples celebrating their wedding anniversaries in the month of September at the 11:00am Mass, September 13, 2015. Please call church office to be on placed on the list (704)535-9965. Congratulations to the couples who are Blessed at this weekend Mass: Joseph and Irene Schell - 61 Yrs. Roy and Grace Ryberg - 63 Yrs. Vigésimo Primer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Joshua challenges the Israelites to serve either the Lord or other gods. They choose the Lord (Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b). Psalm — Taste and see the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 34). Second Reading — Paul reflects on how husbands and wives should reverence and love each other (Ephesians 5:21-32 [2a, 25-32]). Gospel — Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life (John 6:60-69). PARISH MEMBERSHIP AND BENEFITS To be considered an active, participating member of the parish, and thus eligible for tuition assistance and sacramental sponsor eligibility, Our Lady of the Assumption takes into account a family or individuals ministry involvement and Mass attendance. Since OLA weekly Mass attendance envelopes are the primary way we determine if parishioners are regularly attending Mass, we ask that if you can’t make a contribution on a given Sunday, that you still place your envelope in the collection basket so we can record your attendance. Attendance at Mass is the most important thing as Catholics and most meaningful way we model and live our Catholic faith. ARE YOU MOVING - Please remember to notify the Parish Office as soon as possible! ___Address Change ___Other change ___Delete from Parish Rolls Family Env. #___________ Effective Date:________________ Family Name:_________________________________ New Address:_________________________________ ____________________________________________ New Home Phone #____________Unlisted: Yes No Change in Marital Status________________________ Change in Occupation__________________________ New Work #________________________ Comments:___________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ You may drop this form in the wooden box next to the church office door or mail to the church office 23 de Agosto de 2015 LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Josué urge a los israelitas a que sirvan a Dios o a los otros dioses (Josué 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b). Salmo — Haz la prueba y verás qué bueno es el Señor (Salmo 34 [33]). Segunda lectura — Pablo reflexiona cómo los esposos y esposas deberán darse amor y reverencia mutua (Efesios 5:21-32 [2a, 25-32]). Evangelio — Después de hablar de dar su carne a comer, muchos de los discípulos de Jesús se alejaron. Los Doce escogieron permanecer con él: “Maestro, ¿a quién acudiremos?” (Juan 6:60-69). Bulletin Information Deadline is 10 days prior to the requested notice date. All announcements must be submitted in writing to the parish office with your name and phone number. Información en el Boletín La fecha límite es 10 días antes de la fecha que usted solicite que aparezca el anuncio. Todos los anuncios deben ser presentados por escrito a la oficina de la parroquia con su nombre y número de teléfono. Parroquianos Nuevos Le damos una calorosa bienvenida y esperamos que participe en nuestra familia parroquial. Las formas de registración están localizadas al lado de la puerta de la Secretaria. Regréselas por correo o déjelas en la caja próxima a la puerta de la Secretaria. NO ESTA REGISTRADO? Si ésta es su iglesia “base”, se debería de registrar  Para recibir el periódico The Catholic News & Herald, y otras informaciones del Diocesis.  Para facilitar la expedición de certificados y otros documentos a medida que surja la necesidad.  Más que nada para saber que usted es un miembro importante de la familia de nuestra gran iglesia. Para registrarse en nuestra iglesia, debe completar la forma Inscripción de la Parroquia. Puede recoger una de éstas formas en el estante de circulares próximo a la puerta de la oficina en el vestíbulo o en la oficina de la iglesia de lunes a jueves de 8:30am-4:00pm. Twenty - First Sunday in Ordinary Time August 23, 2015 FAITH FORMATION/FORMACION DE FÉ Questions/Preguntas? Contact/Contacto Faith Formation Coordinator/Coordinador de Formacion de Fé Deacon David Reiser (704) 535-3310 Faith Formation Registration is now closed Faith Formation 2014-2015 Classes will begin on Saturday August 29, 2015, at 10:00 AM and on Sunday August 30, 2015 at 9:30 AM for the morning students and 1:15 PM for the afternoon students. Any student, who is not in the building by 9:45 AM for the morning class or 1:30 PM for the Afternoon class, will not be allowed to enter the building. If you have not already paid, the Fees are now Due: please pay at the office or the School on Sundays. ——————————————————————— Las Registraciónes de Formación de Fé estan Cerradas. Las clases comenzarán el sábado 29 de Agosto a las l0:00 AM y domingo 30 de Agosto alas 9:30 AM y 1:30 PM. Las puertas se cierran a las 9:45 AM para las sesión dela mañana y 1:30 para la sesión de la tarde. Si, no a pagado por favor page en la oficina lo mas pronto. Men’s Night of Reflection on the 3rd Wednesday of the Month 7 to 8:30 pm in the chapel at Charlotte Catholic High School 7702 Pineville-Matthews Rd. in Charlotte, NC 28226 Put in your Calendar so you don’t Miss Out Come and hear the inspiring message, get recharged! Aug. 19, 2015 Deacon Joe Diaz & witness by Brian Pusateri the author of the 4th day letters that come out every Tuesday Sept. 16, 2015 Oct. 21, 2015 Nov. 18, 2015 Dec. 16, 2015 Jan. 20, 2016 Feb. 27, 2016 will be the Charlotte Diocese Catholic 6th Annual Men’s Conference March 16, 2016 April 20, 2016 May 18, 2016 June 15, 2016 July 20, 2016 Aug. 17, 2016 Sept. 21, 2016 Oct. 19, 2016 Nov. 16, 2016 Dec. 21, 2016 Jan.18, 2017 Feb. 15, 2017 http://www.catholicmenofthecarolinas.org/ Tuesday (Martes)……………………..9:00 am (English) Thursday (Jueves)…………………….7:00 pm( Español) Saturday Vigil………………………...5:00 pm(Engish) Sábado Vigilia………………………..7:00 pm (Español) Sunday (Domingo)…………………...8:30 am (English) ……………………………………….11:00 am (English) ………………………………………..3:00 pm (Español) Adult Faith Formation Our Parish Adult Faith Formation program is offering weekly video and discussion series using ‘Catholicism’ video by Fr. Robert Barron. “Fr. Robert Barron created this ground breaking program as a thematic presentation of what Catholics believe and why, so all adults can came to a deeper understanding of the Catholic Faith. Not a video lecture, Church history or scripture study, this engaging and interesting formational program uses the art, architecture, literature, music and all the treasures of the Catholic tradition to illuminate the timeless teachings of the Church” Join us next Wednesday 2015,we will have a pot– luck dinner at 6:30PM with the video starting by 7:00PM BLESSED If you have sight, you are blessed. If you have insight, you are a thousand times blessed. —Anonymous BENDECIDO Si tienes visión estás bendecido. Si tienes intuición estás bendecido mil veces más THE WAY It’s hard to train a child in a way the parents don’t go themselves. —Anonymous EL CAMINO Es difícil preparar a un niño de una manera que los padres no lo hagan ellos mismos. Vigésimo Primer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario "Love one another as I have loved you... I have chosen you to go forth and bear much fruit." (John 15:12,16) “En la primera lectura de hoy, Josué desafía a la gente para que decida a quién va a servir. Al recordar la fidelidad de Dios para con ellos y sus ancestros, la gente declara que “Nosotros también serviremos al Señor, porque El es nuestro Dios.” Que nosotros también estemos atentos a los regalos de Dios y renovemos nuestro compromiso de servirle a El con el corazón agradecido. Ladies Guild The Ladies Guild next meeting be held on September 14th at 6:30 pm, in the church vestibule. Please come join us as we gear up for new projects in 2015 and begin basic planning for the fall attic sale fundraiser. Its that Time of Year Again The OLA Ladies Guild Annual Attic and Bake Sale will be October 10th, 2015 Pull out those old, items you never use, from the attics, garages, closets and cupboards for the fall ATTIC SALE. Set aside all those things collecting dust and give us a call for pickup. Toys, kitchen items, home accessories, furniture and tools, we can use it all. Clothing collections will have to be limited (Jeans, jackets, coats and children's clothes are best sellers) Please no Stained, Worn or Outdated clothing items) We can also use volunteers to help with the SALE and to BAKE goods. Give us a call to help as much or as little as you like. We know we can always count on our Parishioners. For more information or pickup of items please call Mary Sparger at 704-455-5365 23 de Agosto de 2015 Sunday, August 23rd, 2015 In the second reading today St. Paul talks about the special kind of love between a husband and a wife. Through the sacrament of Matrimony we are called to live in love as Christ loved us. Does our marriage relationship reflect the love of Christ for all to see? The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends are Nov 6-8, 2015 in Atlantic Beach, NC and Feb 5-7, 2016 in Asheville, NC . Early sign up is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: http://NCMarriageDiscovery.org or contact us at [email protected] or 704- 315-2144. Marriage Help – Do you feel lost, alone, or bored in your marriage? Retrouvaille can help, as it has helped thousands of couples at all stages of disillusionment in their marriage. For confidential information or to apply for the next program beginning with a weekend September 25, 2015, call 800-470-2230 or 434-793-0242, e-mail us at [email protected], or visit the web site at Harvest Fest HOW CREATIVE ARE YOU? The OLA Ladies Guild will be sponsoring a Harvest Fest, this November 14, at OLA church. Proceeds will go to a Catholic Relief Services program, with the most need during the holidays. We know there are many talents amongst our parishioners and we would like for those talents to be shared with others in our parish, at the 1st annual Harvest Fest. We will hold a sale of Handcrafted or Homemade specialty items. All Items will be donated, by our own OLA parishioners or others in the community for the sale. If you knit, sew or crochet, can foods(jams, jelly, vegetables), make jewelry, create gift baskets, make soaps, create arts and crafts, make ornaments, bookmarks or home décor, paint or sculpt, make birdhouses or other wooden handicrafts, we can use the fruits of your labor. If you are interested in donating items for the Harvest Fest, please give us a call as soon as possible. Our contacts will fill you in on all the details. The Harvest Fest depends on the participation of our parishioners and others in the community willing to donate items to sell. Contact Mary Sparger, 704455-5365(English) Fes val de Recolección de Artesanias El Grupo de Señoras Guild estan patrocinando el primer festival de recolección de aretsanias para beneficios de nuestra parroquia . Sabemos que hay muchos talentos entre nuestros parrquianos y es tiempo de compartir esos talentos en nuestra Parroquia , tendremos el prime festival de recolecció de Artesanias y es peramos tu donacion. ¿Que ta creative erés ? Si puedes tejer, cocer, croché, hacer mermelada, (halea),salsas,etc. hacer joyeria,canastas,jabones,pintar,esculpturas, y casitas para pajaros podemos usar tus talentos. Ponle precious a tus obras y si quieres vender tus obras en el futuro, pon tu informacion en una tarjeta y pegala en tu obra. Si estas interesados en donar tus obras llamanos y te daremos toda la inormación. Aracely Martin 704-713-5080 Twenty - First Sunday in Ordinary Time SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Bartholomew Tuesday: St. Louis; St. Joseph Calasanz Thursday: St. Monica Friday: St. Augustine Saturday: The Passion of St. John the Baptist SECULAR FRANCISCANS ORDER (OFS) Come & See—How Secular Francis cans Live Joyfully In the World & Celebrate God’s Creation. The OFS is a branch of the worldwide Franciscan Family. We are single and married. We work, worship and play in the community we live. The OFS is a secular movement, established by St. Francis of Assisi more than 800 years old. Our purpose is to bring the gospel to life where we live and where we work. We look for practical ways to embrace the gospel in our lives and try to help others to do likewise. Our fraternity (St. Maximilian Kolbe) meets at St. Mark Catholic School Library from 1:30am to 3:30pm—14750 Stumptown Rd Huntersville, NC. For more information call Rob Buchanan, OFS @ 704-548-9009 or e-mail: [email protected]. Or Come & See. NEXT GATHERING WILL BE ON SUNDAY, September 13, 2015 August 23, 2015 LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Vigésimo primer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Lunes: San Bartolomé Martes: San Luis de Francia; san José de Calasanz Jueves: Santa Mónica Viernes: San Agustín Sábado: El martirio de san Juan Bautista The Knights of Columbus, OLA Council 11102, are sponsoring a Rosary Devotion, at Our Lady of Assumption Church, every Saturday evening at 4:30 pm and Sunday morning at 8:00 am, fulfilling the Blessed Virgin Mary’s request. Rosary prayer cards, in English, Spanish and French are available to all along with rosaries at no charge. To the Parish of Our Lady of Assumption Council 11102 of the Knights of Columbus would like to express their appreciation to the Parish for their generous support of the Knights. During the past year the Knights have been able to provide assistance to: The Bishop’s Fund Military Chaplain’s Scholarship Fund Pro Life Fund St. Matthew Catholic Church will offer a St. Peregrine Healing Prayer Service on Thursday, Aug. 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. St. Peregrine is the patron saint of cancer and grave diseases. This powerful healing prayer service is offered for all those suffering with cancer or other diseases. For more information, call the Church Office at 704-5437677. Ireland Pilgrimage with Fr. Philip Scarcella, PhD, J.C.D. Join Fr. Scarcella and fellow diocesan Catholics on an amazing 10-day Pilgrimage to Ireland May 11 - 20, 2016, departing Charlotte, NC. Prices are $3,599 per person based on double occupancy with only a $350 per person deposit. For further info, contact Terri DeLuca at [email protected] or 704-774-7779 or visit www.ctscentral.net and search “scarcella”. Space is limited. Register early for the best price! Coats for Kids Program Ultrasound Initiative Ice Cream Social Rosaries for Confirmation Class Rosaries for First Communicants Sponsor Parish Family in Need Sleeping Bags for the Sisters of Charity Lenten Soup Dinners Ladies Guild Attic Sale Choir Leading the Rosary before Mass Eucharistic Ministers Lecturers Ushers We thank you for allowing our Council to live out the principles on which the Knights of Columbus were founded: Charity, Unity and Fraternity. We look forward to continue to serving the Parish. Vigésimo Primer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Deacon Kevin’s wife, Theresa, has published a book entitled “From Agnostic to Deacon, A Story of Hope and Conversion.” In it, she shares Kevin’s spiritual journey and how he grew from being an agnostic to hearing God’s call to the diaconate. Kevin and Theresa are offering a book discount of $12.00 to members of Assumption. Contact Theresa at 704-537-9973 for more information SHINING STARS ADULT DAY RESPITE Shining Stars Adult Day Respite is a non-profit adult day respite program for members of our community with early to moderate Alzheimer’s Disease. Activities include games, social interaction and exercise designed to encourage and stimulate participants. The program is hosted by St. Gabriel Catholic Church. Meetings times are: Monday & Wednesday Tuesday, Thursday 10:00 - 3:00 10:00 - 3:00 St. Gabriel Catholic Church Sardis Presbyterian Church CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP Shining stars Adult respite is a not-for-profit organization helping families dealing with memory loss. A support group for caregivers meets from 10:00-11:30am the last Monday of each month at St. Gabriel in Room E, Ministry Center. This service is free and open to the public. AND “New “ early onset dementia support group for both caregiver and carereceiver: Third Tuesday, 1:00 –3:00 pm at Sardis Presbyterian Church. 6100Sardis Road, Room 217 (2nd floor). More information ? Call Suzan Bach at 704 335-0253 or Maria Romero at 804 258-1299. KEEPING OUR COMMITMENTS In the musical Fiddler on the Roof, the husband, Tevye, whose marriage was arranged years and years before, wants to know if his wife really loves him. Was their marriage just an arrangement, a deal? Did his wife, after all these years, ever love him? Does she still? We need to know if our loving commitments stick. We need to be reminded and reaffirmed. In the first reading, Joshua, Moses’ successor, needed to know if the people would remain faithful to their covenant with the Lord. Joshua was going to lead them to a new life— a settled life. Would they be faithful? Jesus, who identified himself as the very life of his disciples’ life, needed to know: Will you also go away or will you stay? We do not often see Jesus this vulnerable. Peter and the apostles chose to stay. What will we do? Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. 23 de Agosto de 2015 JOB OPPORTUNITIES News from St. Peter Catholic Church 3 New Job Openings at St Peter’s Catholic Church Saint Peter Catholic Church, a dynamic and growing 1,700+ household parish in uptown Charlo e served by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), is accep ng applica ons for 3 newly created posi ons: Database & Compliance Coordinator Seeking an experienced full time, hourly Database Coordinator to manage parish data. The responsibilities include organizing and maintaining parish data to ensure efficient and accurate data documentation. Maintain accurate volunteer compliance requirements. Facilities Coordinator Seeking an experienced full time, hourly Facilities Coordinator. Responsibilities include event set up and breakdown for parish activities, campus maintenance, and audio visual setup. Experience required. . Faith Formation Coordinator Seeking a part-time, hourly Faith Formation Coordinator. Responsibilities include assisting the Faith Formation Director with coordinating and implementing all Faith Formation programs and registration: ( Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Whole Family Catechesis, Sacramental Preparation, Home Study, Youth Ministry, and Adult Education). All positions: Forward and cover letter and resume to [email protected]. In the subject line, state the position you are applying for. No phone calls please. If you have any questions about this notice, or to correct an email address for your parish, please contact Joan in the communication office at [email protected] or call 704.332.2901 ext. 218. Thank you! JOB OPPORTUNITY We at Love In the Name of Christ – Love INC are moving into a new season as our Executive Director Dale Harlan is retiring. We are reaching out to our church partners and friends of those that you may know to help us get the word out and to find a new director. We are looking for someone with a strong faith and a strong gift of fundraising along with other gifts. Please contact me if you have any questions. Interested applicants can send their resumes to [email protected] Shawn Watkins (Office Manager) www.loveinc-charlotte.org Office: 704.536.5588 ext 202 CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS Our Lady of the Assumption Church #661701 4207 Shamrock Drive Charlotte, NC 28215 TELEPHONE 704 535-9965 CONTACT PERSON Brenda Hernandez EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2003 Adobe Acrobat X Windows XP PRINTER HP Deskjet 6940 TRANSMISSION TIME Tuesday 12:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION August 23,, 2015 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT’ 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS