Roman Catholic Church

300 East 16th Avenue, Apache Junction, AZ 85119-6403 480-982-2929 Fax: 480-982-0036

E-mail: office@stgeorgeaj.com Website: www.stgeorgeaj.com

Summer Office Hours: M-F 8 a.m.-12 noon and 1:00—3:00 p.m. Adoration Chapel remains closed

PASTORAL STAFF

Reverend Monsignor Domenico Pinti, Pastor Father Stanley Nadolny, Parochial Vicar Caroline Hodges, Bookkeeper Ext. 103 Grace Vozel, Parish Secretary Ext. 101 Christine Ollive, Coordinator of Religious Ed Ext. 102 Debbie Wohlforth, Receptionist Ext. 100 Denis McDonald, Maintenance

WINTER & ASSISTING PRIESTS

Fr. Vince Lieser Fr. Eamonn Boland Fr. Rodney Farke Fr. Charlie Flynn

PARISH DEACONS Deacon Bill Jones Finance Council Susan Insalaco Caroline Hodges Will Bublitz Arlene Showers Ray Kimble

COMMUNION TO THE SICK If you or someone you know is sick or homebound, please call for the assistance of a Minister of Care. Ministers of Care bring communion to those who cannot come to Mass. Please call the office at 480-982-2929 for more information.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR EMERGENCY If you or someone you know is in critical condition or near death call 480-982-2929 weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. After hours and on weekends call 480-303-1253. Please do not use this service for any other reason.

INFANT BAPTISM Parents requesting baptism for their children under 7 years old must attend a mandatory preparation class offered every other month. Please call the Parish Office in advance for scheduling or other information. Infant baptisms are the last Sunday of each month.

MARRIAGES/MARRIAGE PREPARATION Couples seeking the sacrament of marriage must be regis-tered parishioners who are actively participating in the life of St. George Roman Catholic Parish. Notification of intent to marry must be provided nine months in advance. For more information on the marriage preparation process, please call the Parish Office.

LITURGY SCHEDULE Masses

Saturday: Confessions: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Mass: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: Masses 6:30, 8:15, 10:00 a.m. Communion for those who are compromised and cannot attend Mass: Sunday: 9:00-9:3a.m. (front parking lot)

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 9, 2020 Truth shall spring out of the earth, and justice shall look down from heaven. — Psalm 85:12

2020 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL Each year the Annual Catholic Appeal blesses us with the opportunity to live our faith and to prac-tice the virtue of charity.

OUR GOAL THIS YEAR IS $183,000 We are at 98% ~ Thank You

Follow Mass You are still encouraged to pray for the end of this illness season, and you can continue to participate in Mass either online or through television. St. George Sunday & Daily Masses www.stgeorgeaj.com OR YouTube directly by typing: St. George Apache Junction Video of Mass on website homepage: www.diocesetucson.org Follow daily Masses: online or cable TV sites: Catholic TV Mass https://www.watchthemass.com/ Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception: https://www.nationalshrine.org/mass/ Catholic Faith Network Masses: A listing of Masses with direct links to sites: https://www.catholicfaithnetwork.org/ Channel 58.1: Sundays at 7:30 a.m. Comcast: Channel 8, 7:30 a.m. EWTN Daily Mass 5:00am Live Replayed at 9:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

SPIRITUAL COMMUNION For those who can not come Sunday

Morning for Communion

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all thing, 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

WELCOME BACK! Starting this weekend

August 8 & 9

THE PRESENCE OF GOD

After the miracle of Jesus walking on water, the disciples exclaimed, “Truly, you are the Son of God” (Matthew 14:33). Most Christians will prob-ably never experience such a dramatic miracle. Like Elijah, we await the manifestation of God in other moments. Perhaps the biggest challenge for the believer is to be constantly attuned to the pos-sible presence of God in the everyday events of life. This is a stance that takes some people years to develop. Others seem to find the Lord easily in the simple things. As the week unfolds, let us look for the presence of God in the little things around us. Perhaps, like Elijah, we will be surprised at what we find. And, like the disciples, we can add our voice to the confession, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

Registration UPDATES We have done a mass mailing to ALL currently registered parishioners. We want to update our information. You now have the option to receive emergency e-mail or text messages. This infor-mation is confidential. We appreciate your speedy return of these forms. If you are registered and did not receive a letter, please call the parish office.

MASS INTENTIONS Monday August 10, 2020 8:00 a.m. Larry Fox Paul & Sherry Rokosz Tuesday August 11, 2020 8:00 a.m. +Frank Hejtmanek Jr. +Marilyn & Dan Sullivan Wednesday August 12, 2020 8:00 a.m. Nancy Kulo Pinard +Paul Kranig Thursday August 13, 2020 8:00 a.m. Souls in Purgatory +Frank M. Florez Friday August 14, 2020 8:00 a.m. +Don Carpenter +Valerie Reynolds Saturday August 15, 2020 4:00 p.m. Fr. Michael Chaberek +Phyllis Crocenzi +Cletus Pistulka Sunday August 16, 2020 6:30 a.m. People of the Parish 8:15 a.m. +Hope Crowley Robert +Maria Crowlley Spaeth 10:00 a.m. Anthony & Gloria Arnese 55th Anniversary

MASS INTENTIONS Mass Intentions will be said privately by Msgr. Pinti for the daily Masses.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5-9; Jn 12:24-26 Tuesday: Ez 2:8 — 3:4; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Wednesday: Ez 9:1-7; 10:18-22; Ps 113:1-6; Mt 18:15-20 Thursday: Ez 12:1-12; Ps 78:56-59, 61-62: Mt 18:21 — 19:1 Friday: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 [59-63]; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mt 19:3-12 Saturday: Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2; Ps 132:6-7, 9-10, 13-14; 1 Cor 15:54b- 57; Lk 11:27-28 Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45:10-12, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56 Sunday: Is 56:1, 6-7; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Rom 11:13-15, 29-32; Mt 15:21-28

OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR OUR 2020/2021

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION YEAR Open registration has begun for students grades Kindergarten through 12th grade. You must be regis-tered in the parish for your children to attend classes here. There is a fee of $50 per child for grades Kinder-garten through 8th Grade. This fee is due when you register the children. There is no fee for LIFE TEEN.

For more information: Christine Ollive

Coordinator of Religious Education collive@stgeorgeaj.com (480) 982-2929 Ext: 102

HELP FOR THE NEEDY BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES

We do not know yet when the schools will be going back, however when they do go back, they will be in need of supplies. So we will be collecting and will hold the sup-plies until the schools do open. Supplies needed:

Backpacks (boys & girls, all ages) Notebooks & paper

Spiral binders Pencil cases

Packages of pencils Pencil sharpeners

Erasers Pens (black, blue, and red ink)

Boxes of Colored Pencils Boxes of Markers

Bottles of Glue Rulers

Glue Sticks Highlighters

Scissors (for all ages) Pocket Folders

Composition Books You do not need to purchase all the items, whatever you give helps. Thank you for your generosity.

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WELCOME BACK! August 8 & 9! We welcome our parishioners back. It is a gift to receive the sacraments. Through the Diocesan Guidelines, the Center for Disease Control, for public safety, the common good and with a delicate balance, St. George will be observing the following guidelines. Please note that guidelines can be changed at any time to ensure reasonable safety of our parishioners, ministers and priests. • Sunday Mass obligation is suspended indefinitely for all persons living in or visiting in the Tucson

Diocese. • Vulnerable parishioners (age 65+ or with a chronic health condition) are strongly urged to remain at

home. Likewise those feeling ill in any way are advised in the strongest sense to remain home and view the Mass online and receive Spiritual Communion.

• Please be aware that there is an inherent risk, regardless of age or health in attending any public event, including religious service. While we strive to reduce risks, a parishioner’s presence at Mass consti-tutes their understanding and acceptance of this essential level of risk.

• The use of masks by parishioners is mandatory. This is a sign of our desire to do our part in helping to prevent others from potential contagion. In the words of Bishop Weisenburger, “The use of a mask is an especially strong sign of your support for your priests and ministers.”

• Both the church and the hall will be utilized for Mass. Please be respectful of closed areas. • There will be no collections taken in the pew. There are stationary collection boxes in the church to

put your donations in. • We will refrain from the use of Holy Water, Missalettes and hymnals. Readings will be presented on

the screens in church. At this time there will be no singing during Mass. • During the Our Father, there will be no holding of hands, and the Sign of Peace should be shared with-

out human touch, such as a small bow or wave. • Holy Communion will be distributed ONLY in the hand after the final blessing by ministers behind a

plastic protective shield, at exits indicated. There will be no distribution of the Chalice. We will be following social distancing guidelines while in line and exiting directly to your vehicles.

• Masks will be required for all Eucharist Ministers and sanitizing of hands before, during and after Communion.

• Restrooms in the courtyard will not be open at this time. We ask that you use the restrooms in the Church building.

• Frequently touched surfaces and areas will be cleaned between all Masses. • Mass Schedule is as follows: Saturday, 4:00 p.m., Sunday 6:30, 8:15 & 10:00 a.m. • Confessions will be done on Saturday from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. • The Church will be closed Monday through Friday to allow any potential contagion left behind on sur-

faces to die. Most Rev. Edward J. Weisenburger, Fr. Stan, the staff and myself thank everyone for their patience, pray-ers, and cooperation during this most unusual time. God Bless, Reverend Monsignor Domenico C. Pinti

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