Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time: Ezekiel 17:22-24 A New Power God the Gardener Feast ofSome Our people

Lady of the Holy Rosary have a knack for gardening. They hoe and plant, water and weed. Seeds What sprout, could change leaves fear unfurl into and confidence? branches bear What fruit. power When is strong gardeners enough are good, to put gardens fears to On October theto Roman seem rest and to grow bring at confidence their 7, command. life? Catholic Church celebrates the yearly feast of Our Lady of the Known several centuries by the alternate title of Our Lady of ForRosary. others, it never for seems to work. The soil stays hard. Seeds lie buried as if Victory, feast daymany takes place honor a 16th century naval victory which sedead. Our fears Andthe come if something from grows, sources. the in deer Failure, and of raccoons loneliness, getand it first. rejection can all make us cured against Turkishhave invasion. Pope St. Pius Vmessengers attributed the victory to the interafraidEurope toBut try anything. some gardeners the knack. They are of God, continuing cession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who was invoked on the day of the battle through a the work of creation. campaign to pray throughout Europe. Confidence In aoften way,the comes all Rosary of us from are outside, plants inespecially Gods garden. whenWe we first cannot took find root it in ourselves. soil we did Troops of the Turkish Ottoman Empire had invaded and occupied the Byzantine not Someone choose. else God notices has let a us talent grow in there us that or weve has transplanted overlooked. usA to friend different helps ground us laugh at empire by 1453, bringing a large portion the increasingly divided Christian worldall unpreferably ourselves. more Or by fertile, sheer gift, though we sometimes receive a of new more power, arid. Still, a new God opportunity is the master that makes gardener, der a version of Islamic law. For the next hundred years, the Turks expanded their emwho the difference can make things in the world. grow by command, even if they have been transplanted. pire westward on land, and asserted their naval power in the the topmost Mediterranean. Inof 1565 Through the prophet Ezekiel, God says, From branches the they attacked Malta, envisioning eventual invasion Rome. Though repelled at the cedar WhatIchanged will tearthe off disciples a tender an shoot, fear into andconfidence? plant it onof a Something high and lofty mighty mountain. must have It Malta, shall happut Turks captured Cyprus thefled fall at of 1570. forth pened. branches The same and group bearin fruit, that and become the arrest a majestic and crucifixion cedar. of Jesus, the same people The next year, Catholic powers on we thedid continent Genoa, and the who cowered Sometimes in an upper we three find room ourselves after his in ascensionthese a place notpeople expect. started MoreSpain, proclaiming fragile than Papal States we -of formed an alliance called League, to defend their Christian civiliwe therealized, message salvation were removed to large from crowds the the strong inHoly every support language. of the How past and did it planted happen? in a new zation against invasion. Itscan fleets sailed to confront the Turks near the west coast remote region.Turkish We wonder, How I grow now? of Greece on grow October 7, 1571. There is We only one answer. as we always The Holy grow, Spirit in the made skillful it happen. hands of The a gardening Spirit, promised God. by Written by Paul Turner. Copyright 2008, Resource Publications, Inc.,ships 888-2737782, www.rpinet.com. All rights reserved. Reprinted with Crew members on more than 200 prayed the Rosary in preparation for the Jesus, came in wind and fire to lift up the disciples and bolster their confidence. permission from Lectionary Bulletin Inserts, Year B: First and Second Readings. battle - as did Christians throughout Europe, encouraged by the Pope to gather in their churches towhere invoke the Virgin Mary against daunting Turkish No matter your fear comes from, thethe Holy Spirit may find forces. you and change your Some accounts say that Pope Piusready V was a miraculous life forever. Will you cooperate? Are you togranted share the gifts of the vision Spirit?of the Holy League's stunning victory. Without a doubt, the Pope understood the significance of the day's by events, heCopyright was eventually informed thatPublications, all but 13 of Inc., the nearly 300 Written Paul when Turner. 2008, Resource 888-273 - Turkish ships had been captured sunk. He was Reprinted moved to institute the feastfrom now celebrated 7782, www.rpinet.com. Allor rights reserved. with permission Lectionuniversally as Our Lady ofB: the Rosary. ary Bulletin Inserts, Year First and Second Readings. Turkish victory at Lepanto would have been a catastrophe of the first magnitude for Christendom, wrote military historian John F. Guilmartin, Jr., and Europe would have followed a historical trajectory strikingly different from that which obtained. Daily Masses from Tuesday to Friday at 12.10 this week. Feast of St. Francis of Assisi is celebrated on Oct. 4. Let us pray for our Pope Francis on that day as he meets with the leaders of all religions in Assisi to pray for peace. On September 30, 2001, after the morning Mass opening the Synod of Bishops, Pope John Paul II asked people to pray the Rosary. Here is his message: October is the month in which Mary Most Holy, Queen of the Holy Rosary, is venerated. Within the current international context, I invite all individuals, families, communities to pray this Marian prayer, possibly every day, for peace, so that the world can be preserved from the wicked scourge of terrorism.

FROM FATHER STAN:

OUR LADY OF SORROWS CATHOLIC CHURCH

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Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time/Year C October 6, 2013 Fr. Stan Jaszek, Pastor Readings for the Week Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Our Lady of the Rosary (Memorial) Jonah 1:12:2; Luke 10:25-37 Jonah 3:1-10; Luke 10:38-42 Jonah 4:1-11; Luke 11:1-4 Malachi 3:13-20b; Luke 11:5-13 Joel 1:13-15; 2:1-2; Luke 11:15-26 Joel 4:12-21; Luke 11:27-28 Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 Kings 5:14-17; 2 Timothy 2:8-13; Luke 17:11-19 In the Service of the Lord
Communion Service led by Pat Krepel October 6, 2013 (Sunday, 10 am) Readers: 1st Reading & Response: Lori Cassidy 2nd Reading: Laural Jackson Alternate: Eula Nistler Mass celebrated by Fr. Stan Jaszek October 12, 2013 (Saturday, 5:30 pm) Eucharistic Minister: Cathie McCollum Readers: Tracy Blais Alternate: Rick Vanden Boom Altar Server: Volunteer October 13, 2013 (Sunday, 10 am) Eucharistic Ministers: Phil Kaspari & Claire Wingfield Readers: 1st Reading & Response: Valerie Krepel 2nd Reading: Becky Wilburn Alternate: Michelle Trainor Altar Servers: Volunteers TODAYS READINGS: Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2-4. The just one, because of his faith, shall live. 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14. Bear your share of hardship for the Gospel. Luke 17:5-10. If you have faith the size of a mustard seed....

Peace, Fr. Stan

Join us in the Social Hall for coffee and goodies!

LET THE CHURCH PRAY:

That we as citizens of a land of plenty may open our hearts to welcome all unborn children, We pray to the Lord. Quote about Life Father Frank Pavone has observed, One of the most striking and effective statements over the years by the pro-life movement has been Abortion stops a beating Heart. ~The Southern Cross, March 2013

Stewardship: A strong, resolute soul can live in the world without being infected by any of its moods, find sweet springs of piety amid its salty waves, and fly through flames of earthly lusts without burning the wings of its holy desires for a devout life. ~St. Francis de Sales
Collection: September 29, 2013 $807.95 Regular Collection Needed each week: $1,250.00 Online transfer information: Wells Fargo Bank Rt. No. 125200057 Acct no. 0067012655 CLEANING SCHEDULE. Thank you, Sloan/VandenBoom family for cleaning the month of September. Laurie Franks has signed up to clean in October and the Flynns have volunteered for November..thank you all so very much! ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION classes will start on Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm. The topic this year is the Acts of the Apostles. For more information see Laural Jackson.
SPIRITUALITY FOR MEN Hear ye, all men seeking personal spiritual growth and insights into the Catholic way of life! The Spirituality For Men group will begin meeting again on the first two Mondays of every month at 7 pm at the House of Prayer on the grounds of Sacred Heart Cathedral. Each session includes a presentation of interest to men, quiet time and opportunity for questions and discussion. No fees or obligations. The topic for October 7 and 14 will be how to get more out of the Mass. For more information call Fr. Gerald Ornowski, MIC, at 374-9938 or 374-9551. RETROUVAILLE (pronounced retro-vii) Saves Marriages. At the weekend, a series of presentations are given by a team of three married couples and a priest dealing with communication and relationship building that enables couples to look at troubled areas in their own relationship. Couples then have time in the privacy of their own room to discuss the subject of each presentation. For information about or to register for the program beginning with a Weekend on Oct. 18-20, 2013 or log on to http://www.HelpOurMarriage.com HELP FOR THOSE HARMED As part of the Diocese of Fairbanks efforts to produce a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for our children and youth, we urge anyone who has suffered abuse from a volunteer, employee or minister to seek help. Report abuse to law enforcement officials, and to the diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator Barbara Tolliver. We can help you receive treatment and counseling. For more information call: (907) 374-9500, ext 116

PARISH CALENDAR: PARISH CALENDAR: October 12 January 12 -- Saturday, Saturday, 5:30 5:30 pm, pm, Mass Mass October 13 Sunday, 10 am, January 13 - Sunday, 10 am, Mass Mass October 6:30 pm, Adult January 15 19 -- Tuesday, Saturday, 5:30 pm, MassReligious Education Class October 7 pm, Confirmation Class January 16 20 -- Wednesday, Sunday, 10 am, Mass October 19 Saturday, 5:30 pm, Mass, followed by Oktoberfest! January 22 - Tuesday, 7 pm, Parish Council Meeting October 20 Sunday, 10 am, Mass January 27 - Sunday, 10 am, Communion Service led by Russ Pinkelman October - First Tuesday, 6:30 pm, Religious Education Class ~Rosary 22 the Sunday of theAdult Month at 9:20am; Religious Ed for K-7 October 23 Wednesday, 7 pm, All High School Religious Ed every Sunday after Mass. ~Rosary the First Sunday of the Month at 9:20am; for the month of October it will EVERY Sunday in honor of Holy Rosary month.
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time: Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4
God's Own Time God is good, but God is slow. We trust in Gods plan. We believe that virtue will be rewarded and evil will be punished. But we get tired of waiting for it to happen. The prophet Habakkuk says God has given a vision that we can easily read. But the vision may not be fulfilled soon. It works on its own time. Still, it will press on to its fulfillment and it will not disappoint those who hope in it. If it delays, the prophet says, wait for it, it will surely come. But it can take a while. Faith is what happens while we wait on a slow God. We believe because we have experienced Gods love and mercy throughout our lives. We rely on the One who alone can fulfill our desires. We trust that God wants goodness as much as we do. But the waiting is still hard. How long, O LORD? I cry for help but you do not listen! says Habakkuk. Actually, God does listen. God longs to hear our prayers. God wants righteousness even more than we do. God will deliver, but the vision has its own time. God asks only one thing of us: patience, a patience born from faith.

From Fr. John:

Peace,

Fr. John

Written by Paul Turner. Copyright 2009, Resource Publications, Inc., 888-273-7782, www.rpinet.com. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission from Lectionary Bulletin Inserts, Year C: First and Second Readings.

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time: 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14 Stirring the Flames We do not use all the tools we have. A computer can do much more than a typical user understands. Cell phones have more bells and whistles than people know about. Many of us do not know what to do with all the tools in the garage we bought, inherited, or that were left behind. We have more clothes than we can wear, more books and magazines than we can read, more television stations than we can watch. Our lives are filled with opportunity. So are our hearts. God has given each of us a wealth of tools at our disposal. We have cleverness and concern, ingenuity and compassion, bravery and confidence but we do not always use them. The Second Letter to Timothy speaks of our spiritual gifts as something waiting to be stirred into flame. I remind you to stir into flame the gift of God that you have through the imposition of my hands. The Holy Spirit came to each one of us in baptism and confirmation, implanting the gifts of divine life in us like seeds. Or like sparks. They are ready to do the work that God intended them to do. Those gifts lack only one thing. They need to be stirred. That is up to each of us. If we are moved by the needs of the world, we will move for the needs of the world. Stir your gifts into flame!
Written by Paul Turner. Copyright 2009, Resource Publications, Inc., 888-273-7782, www.rpinet.com. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission from Lectionary Bulletin Inserts, Year C: First and Second Readings.