1386 S. West End St., Springdale, Arkansas 72764

Tel 479-756-6711 Fax 479-756-8818 www.straphaelcc.org email: info@straphaelcc.org Facebook @StRaphaelNWA

Church Office Hours: Monday—Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm, Friday 9:00am– 12:00pm

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

We the people of St. Raphael Roman Catholic Church

bring together diverse gifts and backgrounds to form a growing vibrant community

centered in the Eucharist, the source and sign of our unity.

In pilgrimage to the Kingdom of God, our mission is to demonstrate

God's presence and love through: worshipping together, spreading the Good News,

serving others, and enjoying Christ-Centered activities.

Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we are committed to sharing our time, our talents, and our treasures to fulfill

God's will for our parish.

October 20, 2019 TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Pastor: Rev. John Connell

Associate Pastors: Rev. Daniel Ramos

Rev. Jon Miskin

Deacons: Dc. Chuck Marino Dc. Dan Cashman Dc. Jesus Ramos

LUKE 18:1-8 (Exodus 17:8-13; Psalm 121; 2 Timothy 3:14―4:2)

KEY VERSE: "Will not God then secure the rights of his chosen ones who call out to him day and night?" (v. 7).

TO KNOW: Jesus knew that his disciples might lose heart after he ascended to his Father, so he encouraged them to persist in prayer. He told them a parable about a widow who pleaded with a judge for her rights. In contrast to the powerful judge, the widow represented the poor and defenseless. The Law of Moses was meant to protect helpless members of society such as widows, orphans and aliens (Deut 10:18; 14:29; 16:11). This judge might have been a paid mag-istrate appointed by Herod or by the Romans, for he disregarded both God's law and human need. Without support of a husband and lacking resources of any kind, she had no hope of expecting justice. Nevertheless, the woman persisted in her demands, and the judge finally relented. Jesus did not compare God to an unjust judge. He said, if someone like the judge could be persuaded to give a widow justice, how much more would God answer those who cried for mercy (Ex 22:20-22). Christians must work for God's justice and support legislation on behalf of the poor and defenseless.

TO LOVE: Who are the people in my community whose rights are not heard?

TO SERVE: Lord God, help me to be just in all my dealings.

We are so glad you joined us! If you are new to our parish, we would like to invite you

to become a member. The Welcome Booth in the vestibule is open the first full weekend of every month or come by the Parish Office.

Visit our website for a registration form or more information.

Diocese of Little Rock website: www.dolr.org

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in The Trumpet email nphillips@straphaelcc.org

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MASS IN TRANSIT: Going out of town? Go to www.masstimes.org to find the mass time for churches

throughout the United States.

Weekly Mass and Reconciliation Schedule

—St. Raphael (Springdale)

Date Time Event Priest Intention

Mon, Oct. 21 12:00pm Mass/English MASSES & CONFESSIONS

Tues, Oct. 22 8:30am Mass/English CANCELLED

5:00pm Confessions WHILE

6:00pm Misa/Español OUR

Wed, Oct. 23 12:00pm Misa/Español PRIESTS

5:00pm Confessions ARE

6:00pm Mass/English ON

Thurs, Oct. 24 8:30am Mass/English RETREAT

5:00pm Confessions IN

6:00pm Misa/Español LITTLE ROCK

Friday, Oct. 25 8:30am Mass/English Fr. Ramos S.I. Gustavo Portillo

12:00pm Misa/Español P. Miskin +Eddi Cenobio

Sat, Oct. 26 9:00am Confessions Fr. Ramos/Fr. Miskin

3:00pm Confessions Fr. Connell N/A

4:00pm Mass/English Fr. Connell +Doris Boyd

Sunday, Oct. 27 7:00am Mass/English Fr. Connell +Bob Roberts

8:30am Misa/Español P. Ramos Modesta y Antonio Martinez

10:30am Mass/English Fr. Miskin Members of the Parish

12:30pm Misa/Español P. Ramos S.I. Faviola Herrera

5:00pm Misa/Español P. Ramos S.I. Daniel Valladares

7:00pm Misa/Español P. Miskin +Angela y Cirilo Mendoza

Weekly Mass and Reconciliation Schedule—St. Joseph (Tontitown)

Date Time Event Priest Intention

Mon, Oct. 21 No Monday Masses

Tues, Oct. 22 5:00pm Confessions Fr. Ramos N/A

5:30pm Mass/English Fr. Ramos MASSES CANCELLED

Wed, Oct. 23 7:30am Mass/English Fr. Miskin WHILE OUR PRIESTS

Thurs, Oct. 24 7:30am Mass/English Fr. Miskin ARE ON RETREAT

Friday, Oct. 25 7:30am Mass/English Fr. Ramos +James Placek

Sat, Oct. 26 3:00pm Confessions Fr. Ramos N/A

4:00pm Mass/English Fr. Ramos +Alma Hartman

Sunday, Oct. 27 9:00am Mass/English Fr. Miskin All Parishioners

4:30pm Mass/Latin Latin Priest Priest’s intention

Monday, Oct. 21

First Reading: Rom 4:20-25 Responsorial: Luke 1:69-75

Gospel: Luke 112:13-21

Tuesday, Oct. 22

First Reading: Rom 5:12, 15, 17-21 Psalms 40:7-10, 17

Gospel: Luke 11:37-41

Wednesday, Oct. 23

First Reading: Rom 6:12-18 Psalms 124:1-8

Gospel: Luke 12:39-48

Thursday, Oct. 24

1st Reading: Rom 6:19-23 Psalms 1:1-4 & 6

Gospel: Luke 12:49-53

Friday, Oct. 25

1st Read: Rom 7:18-25 Psalms 119:66, 68, 76, 77, 93, 94

Gospel: Luke 12:54-59

Saturday, Oct. 26

First Reading: Rom 8:1-11 Psalms 24:1-6

Gospel: Luke 13:1-9

Sunday, Oct. 27

First Reading: Sir 35:12-14, 16-18 Psalms 34:2-3, 17-19, 23

Second Reading: 2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18 Gospel: Luke 18:9-14

Open to those in need—Must have photo ID Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:45pm-7:45pm

During October we are collecting toiletry items

for our food pantry recipients.

Want to know how you can help? Bar Soap, Shower Gel, Shampoo, Conditioner, Deodorant, Q-Tips,

Band-Aids, Neosporin, Toothpaste, Mouthwash, Toilet Paper,

Feminine needs, Diapers.

These items are much needed and seldom received. Please pick up a few of

the listed items and drop them in the donation boxes outside of the front

office. Thank you for your continued support of our families in need.

May God bless your compassion.

St. Raphael Book & Gift Shop

ALL ROSARIES in the store are 15% off during October October is the month of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary with the feast of the Most Holy Rosary celebrated on October 7th. The rosary was instituted to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary in gratitude for the protection that she gives the Church in answer to the praying of the Rosary by the faithful.

Gift Shop Christmas Open House: November 16th and 17th

From the Pastor’ s Desk

MY 10TH ANNIVERSARY: On Tuesday, October 13, 2009, I was offi-cial named pastor of St Raphael Church in Springdale. Most of you know me well enough by now, that I am not one to celebrate anni-versaries or birthdays. It is just another day. But this week, I com-plete my 10th year as your pastor & begin my 11th year with you. It has been an honor to serve you for a decade and I look forward to the years ahead. Keep me in your prayers as I keep you in mine.

GONE A LOT: Over the next 7 weeks, I will be out of town a lot for various reasons. Right now, I am on vacation in Philadelphia with my brother (be assured we are watching trains). There will be many trips to Little Rock for meetings with the Bishop. There are Continu-ing Education classes, the workshop in San Antonio, and of course, Thanksgiving. I want to thank my associates for picking up the extra work in my absence. December will be a bit calmer but there are a few meetings that will have me out of town.

RELIGIOUS SISTERS: Our sisters arrived in Springdale on Monday, September 30th and spent a week with us in orientation preparing for their culturalization classes in San Antonio. They settled into their new home (the Tontitown rectory), visited their office space at the Youth House, met our staff & key leaders, learned how to use their new phones, laptops & debit card and applied for their Social Security cards. They left for San Antonio for 10 weeks of classes on Sunday October 6th. Keep them in your prayers. They will return to St Raphael on Friday, December 13th and will begin their new minis-try in the New Year. In the month of November, I will write three different articles on three different aspects of the Sisters new ministry at St Raphael. The first will deal with the cost of having the sisters here over the next 5 years. How it is possible to have them here and what our yearly cost will be. The second article will discuss what the sister’s new ministry is not. My biggest worry with our sisters coming here to St Raphael is that many will not understand that their mission and ministry is different than the sisters who were here before. Fi-nally, in the third article, I will explain what their ministry will be in the parish. I will explain what Human Development Services means and who will most benefit from the sister’s presence at St Raphael. Sergio Garcia, our Hispanic Coordinator and I will be with them in San Antonio in mid-November to learn more about how we are to work together.

VIDEO PROECTION SYSTEM: We finally have raised enough funds to go forward with our video projection system. The contract has been signed by the bishop and the system should be installed by the end of the year. Thank you to all who have made this possible with your generous donations.

BREWTOBER CHILIFEST (in St. Raphael Hall)

Saturday, Oct 26th, 5pm-9:30pm

unlimited sampling

of homebrew

& homemade chili.

visit our page to…

Sign-Up to enter the Chili/Brew contests

Purchase Tickets ($30 per person) (on-line sales end-Thurs, Oct 24th at midnight!)

Email brewtoberchilifest@gmail.com for more info

We are looking for new & exciting auction items

gift certificates, getaways, home improvement services,

cooking/grilling items, sports tickets,

home bar accessories, family fun ideas,

other professional services, etc.

Can you help us find donations?

Contact nphillips@straphaelcc.org

No one UNDER 21 will be admitted—a photo ID is required.

Some more of what you can look forward to tasting… Brews...

Black & Blue Blueberry Port Stout, Irish Red Ale, Orange Draaank,

Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater, Chocolate Stout, American IPA

Chilis...

Pork Chipotle Chili, Beef & Bean Chili, Turkey Chili, White Chicken

Chili, Beef, Bacon, Beer Chili...

ART AND ENVIRONMENT: For the past 20 years, Jackie Anderson has led our Arts and Environment Committee. The committee is not only responsible for the beautiful decorations at Christmas and Easter but throughout the year, each and every weekend. Jackie is stepping down and we need a new coordinator for our committee. Most of the work has to do with scheduling; making sure each week there are committee members in charge of that weekend or special celebra-tions. But too, the coordinator has the ability to set the vision for the Sanctuary (with my approval). If you are a creative person, interested and have the time, please email me at jconnell@straphaelcc.org. Jackie has informed me that she will be willing to help the new coor-dinator transition.

SRYG/JrSRYG {S t . Raphae l Youth Group}

Attention parish 6th—12th graders!!! MARK YOUR CALENDARS

We.—October 23rd—SRYG—Youth House @ 6pm

Join us at our Pumpkin Patch on Sunday, October 27, for homemade burgers, chips & a drink for the great price of $6

Come after mass, shop for a pumpkin or a gourd, and grab lunch! You don’t want to Mr. Mike Carter’s specialty burgers!

They are one of a kind!

Wed.—Oct. 30th—Annual Bonfire (6th-12th Graders)

Contact Susan Antony for more information: santony@straphaelcc.org

756-6711 ex. 243

SCRIP GIFT CARD SALES

This weekend October 19th & 20th in the vestibule after each Mass

Here is a list of the cards we will have on hand…

Aeropostale, AMC Theaters, Bath & Body, Belk, Buffalo Wild Wings, Burger King, Chili’s, Chipoltle,

Chuck E. Cheese, Cold Stone Creamery, Dominos, Gap/Old Navy, Home Depot, Lowes, Olive Garden,

Red Robin, Starbucks, Steak-n-Shake, TJMaxx, & Walmart

You can also place your own order

for specific cards!!!

Contact nphillips@straphaelcc.org for more information

Women’s Council Bazaar & Bake Sale

November 9th & 10th after Mass All proceeds go towards the scholarship funds

for our high school seniors.

Stop by to pick up some delicious home -baked Goodies or start some early Christmas shopping

from a wide variety of great gift items

Are you crafty or do you enjoy baking? Would you like to donate an item or two?

Please contact Connie Test at 957-7369 or conniewtest87@gmail.com

Please be advised: Jams, jellies, butters, etc. as well as SOME baked items cannot be sold if they contain sugar free ingredients.

Also, please indicate on your item if there are nuts in the product. Thank you for your willingness to donate!!

Support St. Raphael

Youth Group

The St. Stephen Columbarium Ministry cordially invites you to participate in an

ALL SOULS PRAYER SERVICE

with a special blessing to honor all interred in the columbarium

Msgr. Marczuk will Officiate.

Sunday, October 27, 2019 12:45pm

St. Stephen’s Columbarium,

1300 NE “J” St, Bentonville AR

ALL SOULS REMEMBERANCE IN NOVEMBER Every year, during the month of November, we remember our loved

ones who have passed on into eternal life. If you have a loved one

you would like us to honor on a special bulletin board in the

vestibule, please send us a labeled memorial picture or obituary.

Please bring your picture or obituary (with your name and phone on

back, so we can return it to you) to the office by October 25th.

Call Sandy in the office if you have questions.

All Souls envelopes are available on the bulletin table. You may write all of deceased loved ones on the envelope

Who Do You Say That I Am? Bilingual—One Day Retreat

Saturday, November 2nd, 9am-4pm $15 (Lunch is provided)

St. Joseph Church

1722 N Starr Dr, Fayetteville

Email called.giftedarkansas@gmail.com to register by Oct 29th

Bring your bible, notebook or journal and a pen/pencil

Our Lady of the Ozarks Shrine Pilgrimage

Sunday, Oct. 20th in Winslow AR (22741 N. Highway 71)

Confessions at 9am

Mass at 9:30am with Fr. John Antony

Rosary Pilgrimage at 10:30 from one statue to another throughout the grounds

followed by 15 minutes of meditation back in church

Coffee, water and a light snack will be provided

Contact Dc. Mike Henry for more info. #530-3792

Collection Last

week Month to date

Monthly needs

Surplus (Short Fall)

Stewardship $16,837.81 $33,334.40 $75,800.00 $(42,465.60)

Building $5,221.34 $12,818.34 $28,000.00 $(15,181.66)

Building a Home for the Body of Christ

Total Loan - Building Addition $2,723,329

Principal Payments (2,264,384)

Loan Balance August 31, 2019 $458,945

Financial Summary Report July 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019

Actual Budget Over

(Under)

Support Revenues 127,121 $149,650 ($22,529)

Other Revenues $33,031 $22,998 $(10,033)

Support Expense $(165,145) $(179,950) $14,805

Net Support $(4,993) $(7,302) $(2,309)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BAPTISM: Required Parents Preparation meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of January, April, July & October at 7:00pm. Parental instruction is encouraged during pregnancy. Please call the office to register. Visit our website for Baptism Requirements

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email nphillips@straphaelcc.org with your submissions by Noon on Monday of publication week.

EMERGENCIES: Call the church office. After hours you will receieve an emergency phone number you can call if you are needing a priest.

FACILITY RESERVATIONS: Everyone wishing to use any parish facilities must fill out the Facility Reservation Form on-line or in the office and receive approval before making further plans. Any schedule or room changes must also be approved. Email questions to jramirez@straphaelcc.org

HOSPITAL / SICK AND INFIRM VISITATION: Contact the church office with information pertaining to any parishioner or Catholic who is in the hospital, a nursing home or who is homebound so arrangements can be made for someone to visit them or bring them communion.

MARRIAGE: Preparation must begin a minimum of 6 months before a proposed wedding date. Wedding dates will be reserved after the first appointment. You must obtain a new baptismal certificate from your baptismal church before scheduling 1st meeting.

MASS INTENTIONS: Call or come in the office to request a Mass be said for a loved one. $10 Stipend suggested.

PRAYER INTENTION BOOK: Special intentions may be recorded in the Prayer Intention Book located in the Narthex of the Church. This book is brought to the altar at the Offertory.

Thank you for your generosity to the parish. When you fill out an envelope

in church, be sure to write as much information as possible. Please include your full name, address and a telephone number

so you will get proper credit for your donation.

Ministry Spotlight Mercy Mission (Mision Misericordia)

Sponsored by Family Retreats & Camping (Campamentos y Riteros)

Last year this group collected 518 blankets thanks to the generosity of the parish!!

These blankets are sent with the members who are traveling back home for the holidays. Primarily they are sent to Mexico &

El Salvador, but some of the blankets even stay here and are handed out through our Food Pantry.

They provide blankets to those (young children, the elderly, families, etc.) who do not have the money to live in a home or those who live in poor conditions like so many do in Mexico and El Salvador.

Thank you for your support again this year! Stop by and visit with members in the vestibule on Nov. 2nd & 3rd

SEARCH #147 at St. John Center, Little Rock December 6-8, 2019—$135

Registrations are now being accepted for this great retreat to help high school juniors & seniors get to know themselves better, deepen their friendship with Christ, and find support in living out their faith. For more information and registration forms visit our website at:

https://www.dolr.org/sites/default/files/documents/search-147.pdf

Partial scholarships are available by using the following form: https://www.dolr.org/sites/default/files/documents/diocesanscholarshipapplication.pdf

If you have questions you may contact Trish Gentry tgentry@dolr.org

at the Diocese of Little Rock Youth Ministry office 501-664-0340, ext 418.

New Mass location

St. Leo the Great Catholic University Parish at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville has moved their

Mass location on Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. to the Rothwell Building located on ATU campus, 106 West O Street, Russellville, AR

72801. The Mass will be celebrated in Room 138. All future Masses (including Holy Days and holidays)

will be at this location until further notice. All are welcome

PARISH COUNCIL OF MINISTRIES

Chairman: Dave Louk

Vice-Chairman: Karen LaMendola

Secretary: Adam White

Other Members:

Bárbara Barroso Nathan Bearden

Cristobal Cartegena

Oscar Lopez Matt Mendenhall

Gary Reed Cyndi Roberson

Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Philippians 4:6

—Msgr. Scott Friend—Christopher Craig—Sherry Pianalto—Tessa Thompson—Roger Zeorein—Mary England—Clara Smith—Gabe Peters —Andrew Lampe—Jaqueline Eulenfeld—Joseph Carl Ramey—Theresa Angelina Ramey—Sarah Ramey Stotlemyer —Sean Wendland —Andrew Cieslinksi—Dale Bevins—Debbie Donaldson—Janice Zulpo—Rodney Pianalto—Jay Folladori—Travis McAfee—Juan Bahena —Maria Soledad Hernandez—Herman Seiter—James Malone—George Gonzalez—Oisin Roseburgh —Laura Phillips—Lynda Elliot —Marvin Ownbey—Maria Hernandez—Andrea Perez—Millie Connell—Pete Reagan—Jose Soto Montezuma—Connie Morris Cheatham —The Carrano family—Armando Martinez—Judy Mooring—Jessie Martini—Roberto Cervantes Jr. & family

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Jimmy High

Pray for our Troops, especially: Samuel Atkinson, PV2—Arturo Rodriguez, CPL—Sgt. Jeff Mader—Sgt. Jon Mader—Lcpl Jarod Mader —Spec. Michael Gray—PVT. Captain Nathan Brown—PFC Christopher Sharp—Michael G. Jaro, Pvt.—Jerod Dalke, PVT—Sgt, Malachi Bucao —David G. Hill, W5—Brandon Hayes, Spc—Jeremy Riedel, PVT.—Cpl Christopher Main—Lt. Greg Abide—Spc Medic, Fredrick Tober —Mark Pittman, PFC.—1LT Kyle Rudolph —PO3 Chris Rudolph —Aaron Wolfe, A1C—Bryan Phillips, PO 1C.—Lt. Richard Carter —Sgt. James Lee—Capt. Benjamin Gonzalez—Jorge Gonzalez, PVT.—Andrew Swalley, PFC.—Josh Hall, A1C—Cadet Isaac Antony —Midshipman Megan LaMendola—Sgt. Ellen Cox

Please pray for our Seminarians of the Diocese of Little Rock, Especially: Jaime Nieto

The Pope's Monthly Intention—OCTOBER—A Missionary “Spring” in the Church

That the breath of the Holy Spirit engender a new missionary “spring” in the Church.

PARISH STAFF

Pastor Associate Pastors

Fr. John Connell Fr. Daniel Ramos Fr. Jon Miskin

jconnell@straphaelcc.org dramos@straphaelcc.org jmiskin@straphaelcc.org

Deacons Dc. Chuck Marino Dc. Dan Cashman Dc. Jesús Ramos

cmarino@straphaelcc.org dcashman@straphaelcc.org info@straphaelcc.org

Dir of Fin. & Human Resource Bookkeeper

Information Technology Food Pantry Manager

Rebecca Hodges Lulu Valladares Rodrigo Sánchez Darla Lucas

rhodges@straphaelcc.org lvalladares@straphaelcc.org rsanchez@straphaelcc.org dlucas@straphaelcc.org

Office Management Director Administrative Assistant (Spanish) Administrative Assistant (English)

Reception /Scheduling

Lizzette Castrellon Leticia Pinedo Sandra Keene Gina Cortez

lcastrellon@straphaelcc.org lpinedo@straphaelcc.org skeene@straphaelcc.org gcortez@straphaelcc.org

Dir. Religious Ed. (Español) DRE Admin. Asst./Safe Env. Coord.

Monica Lopez Andreina Barrett

mlopez@straphaelcc.org abarrett@straphaelcc.org

Dir. Of Religious Ed. (English) DRE Admin. Assist

Darla Lucas Gabby Baustista

dlucas@straphaelcc.org gbaustista@straphaelcc.org

Youth Ministry Director (English) Susan Antony santony@straphaelcc.org

Dir. Youth Ministry (Español) Itzy Galvan igalvan@atraphaelcc.org

Special Events Coordinator Nancy Phillips nphillips@straphaelcc.org

Coord. Of Hispanic Ministry Sergio Garcia sgarcia@straphaelcc.org

Music Ministry Coordinator Dianne Phillips dphillips@straphaelcc.org

Director of Facilities Custodial Staff

Carlos Rodriguez Alfonso Barroso Raul Pinedo Hipolito Rodriguez Mario Rodriguez Rafael Flores

crodriguez@straphaelcc.org info@straphaelcc.org info@straphaelcc.org info@straphaelcc.org info@straphaelcc.org info@straphaelcc.org

Book & Gift Shop Manager Gift Shop Clerk

Dee Lea Mary Engledowl

giftshop@straphaelcc.org

In order to keep this prayer list up to date, all names will be removed and this list will start over quarterly;

Sept. 1st, Dec. 1st, March 1st & June 1st. New names will always be added as requests come in.

To add or remove a name from this list please contact the office or e-mail Nancy: nphillips@straphaelcc.org

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration

Open 24/7 except during Daily & Funeral Masses and on Sundays from 7am-8pm.

Contact Suzanne Chipollini to sign up for an hour

#879-0762 or suzannechipollini@yahoo.com

honor loved ones

& help reduce

our building debt

at the same time.

Call the church office

for more details.

PARTNERS NEEDED:

Sunday:

2am-3am

Monday:

4pm-5pm

Wednesday:

1pm-2pm

Thursday:

6am-7am, 7am-8am

Friday:

4am-5am, 10am-11am

ADORERS NEEDED:

Monday:

4am-5am

Friday:

3am - 4am

St. Raphael Church / Iglesia San Rafael List of events / Lista de Eventos