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St. Andrew Catholic Church
16300 Domain Lane
Eagle River, Alaska 99577
(907) 694-2170
www.aksaintandrews.org
Pastoral and Staff Support Fr. Arthur Roraff [email protected] Pastor Archbishop Roger Schwietz OMI [email protected] In Residence Dcn. Jim Lee [email protected] Deacon Dcn. Mark Merrill [email protected] Deacon Joshua Cordes [email protected] Director of Evangelization Margaret Holtz [email protected] Director of Faith Formation /Youth Ministry Janet Toenes [email protected] Admin. Assist/ Data Entry Kristyne Montero [email protected] Accountant Rita Fay [email protected] Secretary Rita Montella [email protected] Sacristan
Church Office Hours: Tues-Fri 9am -4pm
The deadline for bulletin entries is Wed. @ noon.
Mass Schedule
Saturday: 5:30 pm Sunday: 10 am and 7 pm
Weekdays* :
Monday-Communion Service
9 am Tues-Fri. Mass 9 am
*Unless otherwise noted in the weekly schedule
Holy Days: 9 am and 7 pm
SEPT 27 2020 26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
ARCHDIOCESE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Prayer Chain Phone # 694-4771
Readings: Ezekiel 18:25–28, Psalm 25:4–9 Philippians 2:1–11, Matthew 21:28–32
Echoing the complaint heard in last week’s readings, to-day’s First Reading again presents protests that God isn’t fair. Why does He punish with death one who begins in virtue but falls into iniquity, while granting life to the wicked one who turns from sin? This is the question that Jesus takes up in the parable in today’s Gospel. The first son represents the most heinous sinners of Jesus’ day—tax collectors and prostitutes—who by their sin at first refused to serve in the Lord’s vineyard, the kingdom. At the preaching of John the Baptist, they repented and did what was right and just. The second son represents Israel’s leaders—who said they would serve God in the vineyard, but refused to believe John when he told them they must produce good fruits as evidence of their repent-ance (see Matthew 3:8). Once again, this week’s readings invite us to ponder the unfathomable ways of God’s justice and mercy. He teach-es His ways only to the humble, as we sing in today’s Psalm. And in the Epistle today, Paul presents Jesus as the model of that humility by which we come to know life’s true path. Paul sings a beautiful hymn to the Incarnation. Unlike Adam, the first man, who in his pride grasped at being God, the New Adam, Jesus, humbled himself to become a slave, obedient even unto death on the cross (see Romans 5:14). In this He has shown sinners—each one of us—the way back to the Father. We can only come to God to serve in His vineyard, the Church, by having that same attitude as Christ. This is what Israel’s leaders lacked. In their vainglory, they presumed their superiority—that they had no further need to hear God’s Word or listen to God’s servants. But this is the way to death, as God tells Ezekiel today. We are always to be emptying ourselves, seeking for-giveness for our sins and frailties, confessing on bended knee that He is Lord, to the glory of the Father.
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Welcome Visitors and soon to be New Parishioners Thank you for visiting our parish, and for joining us in
our celebrations as we worship and praise Our Lord. Please stop by the Welcome Table after Mass to get information about our parish and pick up a parish registration form.
Clare House is in need of: (Donations can be dropped off at Clare House, 7 days a week, 10a-6p) Large latex gloves White kitchen bags Paper towel Toilet paper
Homeless Family Services is in need of: (Donations can be dropped off at the Main Center on Fridays from 9am – 4pm)
laundry detergent laundry baskets toilet paper men’s deodorant
Supportive Family Services is in need of: (Donations can be dropped off at the Main Center on Fridays from 9a-4p)
Size 4, 5, and 6 diapers Baby Wipes
Saint Francis House Food Pantry is in need of: (Donations can be dropped off at the Main Center on Fridays from 9a-4p)
Canned fruits Canned meats One Volunteer on Wednesdays from 10a – 1pm to help with backing boxes
Refugee Assistance and Immigration Services Update:
RAIS is excited to announce pre-orders for the RAIS Cookbook, “Berbere & Beets: Recipes from Alaska’s Refugee Community.” These recipes come from Somalia, Iraq, Ukraine, Mexico, and many other places around the world. Whether it’s replacing grape leaves with Swiss chard or using halibut instead of catfish, the recipes have been shaped by the Alaskan lifestyle and represent resiliency, flexibility, and how place af-fects food. Order one today for yourself and share with your family and friends. www.cssalaska.org/cookbook
Upcoming Events
September is Hunger Action Month. Hunger Action Month is a time to bring awareness to food insecurity in Alaska, collect food donations, and raise funds to ensure that no Alaskan ever goes hungry. Learn more here https://www.cssalaska.org/get-involved/upcoming-events/hunger-action-month/
Magna 15 Speed Index Shifting Mountain Tamer Bicycle, 25” wheels - $25.00 Emerson dorm mini-fridge, 17”Wx19”Hx18”D, white, 1.7 cu ft - $35.00
Contact: Christine Dordan 830-7438
WOMEN’S MORNING OF REFLECTION: All women of the Archdiocese are invited to a Women's Morning of Reflection at St. Patrick’s Church on Saturday, October 3rd. Mass begins at 10am with ado-ration, confession, and Rosary to follow. Event concludes at 11:30am. Please bring a mask, Bible, and journal. No food will be served due to COVID-19. Please call Tammy Williamson at 907-744-7887 for more information.
Mass Intentions week of Sept 28 Mon.
Tues. Williams family
Wed. Mike & Michael Gardino ROS
Thurs. Special intentions of Marian Jones
Fri. Living & deceased members of the Cook & Jones families
Sat. Jamie Yeargan Marmon ROS
Sun. 10am Iris & Tony Garcia ROS
7 pm People of the Parish
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION—All of us, gazing on the Lord’s glory with unveiled faces, are being transformed from glory to glory into His very image. —Saint Paul in 2 Cor 3:18
These hours remain open in our Blessed Sacrament Chapel:
Sunday 2pm Monday 11pm Tuesday 6am Wednesday 3am and 11pm Thursday 3am and 1pm Friday 7pm and 10pm Saturday 5am, 6am, 8pm and 11pm
Please call 632-0272 to reserve an hour or learn more about Eucharistic Adoration
Miscellaneous Items
Fr. Arthur / AB Schwietz are still saying Mass if you have a Mass intention scheduled, and are offering them for your intention.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION—Families with kids 3yrs to 12th Grade- Please Register for For-mation and Youth Group online so we can com-municate with you our plan. Formation and Youth Group will look different this year but it is very important to us that we still meet in some capaci-ty. We are very excited about the ideas we have discussed and hope it will bring fruit to your kids and your family!
The Registration Pages are as follows:
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: 3yrs- 3rd Grade: https://aksaintandrews.org/catechesis-of-the-good-shepherd Faith Formation: 4yrs- 5th Grade: https://aksaintandrews.org/childrens-faith-formation Middle School: (6th-8th Grade): https://aksaintandrews.org/middle-school-youth-group High School/Confirmation: (9th-12th Grade): https://aksaintandrews.org/high-school-youth-group
GREAT NEWS !—We recently paid off another of
our bonds. As of September 15th we paid off a
$140,000 bond. We are steadily chipping away at our
debt. Thank you for your generosity.
https://stak2020.ggo.bid/bidding/package-browse
ST. THERESE CAMP FUNDRAISER
Thanksgiving Blessing Project – Butter--Thanksgiving Blessing puts faith into action to provide a Thanksgiving meal for families who might otherwise go without. On Monday, November 23, many faith communities across the Municipality join together to distribute food for a festive meal to our needy neigh-bors in the spirit of love. This year it will be a drive through distribution.
St. Andrew Parish has committed to participating in the Blessing Project. Like last year, we are committed to collecting 400 pounds of butter! Please bring butter with you by November 20, and leave it in the refrigera-tor in the Men’s Dressing Room (nursery).
More than 200 families in Chugiak & Eagle River will be blessed this year with a meal. You and your family can be part of the blessing – and find yourself blessed in return.
