Roman Catholic Parish

MAY 29, 2016

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

Office Hours: M-F 8am-12 noon & 1-5pm

PASTORAL STAFF

Father Domenico Pinti, Pastor Father Stanley Nadolny, Parochial Vicar Ext. 16 Caroline Hodges, Bookkeeper Ext. 11 Janice Volk, Parish Secretary Ext. 19 Christine Ollive, Coordinator of Religious Ed Ext. 17 Grace Vozel, Receptionist Ext. 10 Denis McDonald, Maintenance

WINTER PRIESTS Fr. Howie McGraw Fr. Jack Kissling Fr. Vince Lieser

PARISH DEACONS Deacon Bill Jones

Ministries Youth Altar Server Training, Fr. Stan Eucharistic Ministers, Fr. Pinti Lectors, Fr. Pinti RCIA, Fr. Pinti Ushers, Fr. Pinti Sick & Elderly, Ray Domke—286-0086 Divine Mercy, Joetta Carlos—735-8471 Grief Support Group, Susan Insalaco—250-3522 Spirit Prayer Group, Todd & Teresa Sanders Natural Family Planning, Darrin & Pems Tebon—671-9040

Organizations Knights of Columbus, Bill Motl—818-7982 Our Lady of the Desert Guild, Mary Lou Oberstar 273-7621 Respect Life Ministry, Fr. Pinti

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 Mary Ellen Akin at 480-983-7026 or the parish office to arrange a scheduled Minister of Care visit.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR EMERGENCY

If you or someone you know is in critical condition or near death call 480-982-2929 weekdays from 8:00am to 5:00pm. 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 six months in advance. For more information on the marriage preparation process, please call the Parish Office.

LITURGY SCHEDULE

Masses

Saturday: 4:00pm Sunday: 6:30, 8:15, 10:00, and 6:00pm (Life Teen Mass)

Weekdays: 8:00am

Confessions: Saturday 3:00pm

Holy Days: 8:00 & 10:00am and 7:00pm

THE MOST HOLY BODY @ND BLOOD OF CHRIST

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UPCOMING EVENTS

June 6-10—Vacation Bible school

July 10—Knights of Columbus Breakfast

For the full monthly calendar of Parish Events please visit our website at: www.stgeorgeaj.com.

THIS WEEK IN OUR P@RISH

MONDAY, MAY 30—Memorial Day 7:00am Daily Mass Parish Office Closed 5:00pm Legion of Mary (rm 2)

TUESDAY, MAY 31 1:00pm Bridge (soc. hall) 3:00pm Divine Mercy Chaplet (Chapel)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 9:00am Rosary Makers 5:00pm Choir Practice (Atrium)

THURSDAY, JUNE 2 8:30am Quilters 9:30am Grief Support (rm 6) 10:00am Divine Mercy Formation (rm 3) 1:30pm Pro-Life Rosary (Chapel) 6:30pm Adult Bible Study (soc. hall) FRIDAY, JUNE 3 3:00pm Divine Mercy Chaplet (Chapel) SATURDAY, JUNE 4

JESUS, M@RY & JOSEPH PROTECT @ND S@VE THE UNBORN

The rosary will be said, for the Unborn, the first Saturday of each month after the 8:00am Mass.

DEVOTIONS

Daily Rosary: 7:30am Monday through Friday

Adoration daily: until 9:30am

First Friday: 8:00am Mass, Anointing of the Sick, Adoration until 9:30am

First Saturday: 8am Mass/Adoration until 9:30am

Divine Mercy Chaplet: Daily 8:30am in Cry Room Tues. & Fri. 3:00pm in the Chapel

GIFT SHOP

Sat. 3:00-4:00pm—-Sun. 7:30-11:30am Closes June 1 and reopens in September.

Our Go[l this y_[r is $170,000

W_ [r_ [t 87%. Each gift to the Annual Catholic

Appeal supports numerous ministries, charities and services throughout our Diocese.

Donate online at : www.cathfnd.org.

F@MILY RECORD UPD@TES If you have a change of address, phone, email, addition of children or if you are moving out of the parish, please call the parish office to have your records updated: 480-982-2929.

MEMORIAL DAY

Morning Mass will be at 7:00am.

Parish Office will be closed Monday, May 30.

FED BY THE LORD Jesus’ words “This is my body” and “This cup is the new covenant in my blood” were only part of His table blessing. Jesus twice said: “Do this in re-membrance of me” (1 Corinthians 11:24, 25). This is the good news of today’s solemnity. Like the five thousand hungry souls, we are fed by our Lord. This is not food that satisfies for only a short time, until the next meal. It is food that lasts and changes us. It is food for sharing in much the same way as Melchizedek did when he brought bread and wine to the returning Abraham. As children of God’s reign, we are blessed to be able to receive and share God’s gift. And we do so in the way most appropriate to our state in life—as parents, children, husbands, wives, or religious.

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POLISH MASS

Fr. Stan celebrates a Mass in Polish on the 1st Saturday of every month at 6:00pm.

TH@NK YOU

ARNOLD N. HIRSCH Attorney at Law

for advertising in our bulletin.

THE FR@NCISC@N W@Y

Group meets at St. George on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 9:45am in room 3. More information call Mary Domke, OFS at 920-366-2438 or Ray Domke, OFS at 480-286-0086 or email: franciscanjoyinaj@aol.com.

PR@Y FOR THE UNBORN Planned Parenthood

1250 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ All the faithful are invited to join in praying for the unborn, the little ones that cannot speak for themselves. Pray for them and their mothers that the unborn will be spared and the mothers will have a change of heart. Every Saturday at 9:15am More info call Ray at 480-820-2553 or Dick at 480-253-7118.

HELP FOR THE NEEDY

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00-11:00am

Needed in the pantry this week: saltine crackers, jelly, peanut butter, and boxed potatoes.

Thank you for your generous donations.

11 D@Y PILGRIM@GE Portug[l, Sp[in, Fr[n]_

Nov_m\_r 1-11, 2016

Join Vine of Grace Retreat Ministry and Fr. Stan Nadolny for an unforgettable pilgrimage! Together we will explore and travel the captivating streets, countryside, historical and holy sites of France (Lourdes), Portugal (Lisbon & Fatima), and Spain (Salamanca, Avila, Madrid, Barcelona). You will experience the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and our Mother Mary in a dynamic and intimate way that will enrich, impact, and inspire your spiritual jour-ney forever! For information and itinerary contact Erin at 520-631-1408 or see www.vineofgrace.org/ (pilgrimage link).

LETTER FROM THE OFFICE OF THE BISHOP

To the Catholic Faithful of St. George Parish.

I am pleased to renew Fr. Domenico Pinti as your pastor for a 3rd term for six years. I know that togeth-er with Fr. Pinit, your community will continue the great works at St. George Parish. I know Fr. Pinti will appreciate your continued prayers and dedicated support.

Thank you for your letters commending Fr. Pinti’s leadership of the parish; his love of the community and his dedication to reinforcing the parish community both spiritually and pastorally. They are a tribute to him and his commitment to your parish.

I thank Fr. Pinti and I encourage him to continue with his wonderful pastoral service. He has great affec-tion for your community and it is obvious that you have a deep devotion to him as well.

I always enjoy my visits to your parish. It is a friendly and loving place and clearly the faith is alive and well. Choicest blessings as you continue your discipleship under the pastoral care of Fr. Pinti.

Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Rev. Gerald F. Kicanas, D.D. Bishop of Tucson

M@SS INTENTIONS 2016

Mon. May 30 8:00am + Theresa Hager + Elizabeth Patuzak + Nona Weber Tues. May 31 8:00am + Joseph A. Lehman + Thomas Hillier + Richard Jones Wed. June 1 8:00am Patricia Walker + Graciana Tuble + Dorothy Halborson Thurs. June 2 8:00am Tillie Tebon 100th Birthday Mary Jane Raymond Diane Hodges Fri. June 3 8:00am Sally Sullivan + Mary Louise Hickey Vogel + Jack McCormick Sat. June 4 8:00am Intentions of DJM + Christopher Roedell 4:00pm In Honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary + Emory Patterson + Ric Clark Sun. June 5 6:30am + Paul Shannahn + Bernice Gehlen + Geneva Mueller 8:15am + Robert Miller + William Mac Kinnon 10:00am People of the Parish 6:00pm Youth of the Parish

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Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them, O Lord

Michael Zielinski

MINISTRIES

Altar Flowers—Tillie Kula 480-983-9197 or Betty Bublitz 480-671-1028

Prayer Shawl Makers—Resume Oct. 3rd Carol 480-380-2634

Legion of Mary—Mon. at 5:00pm room 2 Josie 480-202-6783 or Kathy 480-658-6624 or Martha 480-544-1683

Knights of Columbus—room 3 Grand Knight: Bill Motl 480-818-7982

Council: 1st Mon. of month, 7pm

Assembly: 2nd Mon. of month, 7pm

Divine Mercy Chaplet— Tues. & Fri. at 3pm in the Chapel Daily after 8am Mass in the Cry Room

Bridge Players—Tues. 1:00pm social hall Margie 602-316-4174

Rosary Makers—Wed. 9:00am social hall

Our Lady of the Desert Guild—Resume in Fall Mary Lou Oberstar 480-273-7621

Quilters—Thurs. 8:30am social hall

Grief Support—Thurs. at 9:30am room 6 Diane 480-380-6587 or Susan 480-250-3522

Divine Mercy Formation—Thurs. at 10am room 3 Lee 480-983-0039/roedellr@gmail.com

Catholic Discussion Group (Patr icians) 3rd Sat. 9am room 2 Topic: Will God Ever Forgive Me? Josie 480-202-6783

RE@DINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 2 Pt 1:2-7; Ps 91:1-2, 14-16; Mk 12:1-2 Tuesday: Zep 3:14-18 or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2 -3, 4bcd-6; Lk 1:39-56 Wednesday: 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12; Ps 123:1b-2; Mk 12:18-27 Thursday: 2 Tm 2:8-15; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Mk 12:28b-34 Friday: Ez 34:11-16; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5b- 11; Lk 15:3-7 Saturday: 2 Tm 4:1-8; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 2:41-51 Sunday: 1 Kgs 17:17-24; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; Gal 1:11-19; Lk 7:11-17