Second Sunday of Easter
Divine Mercy Sunday
April 19, 2020
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MASS TIMES:
Sunday............. 9:00am
Sunday............. 11:45am Spanish
Monday............. TBD (Facebook Live)
Tuesday............ 9:00am
Wednesday....... 9:00am
Thursday........... 9:00am
Friday................ 9:00am
Saturday ...........9:00am (Facebook Live)
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Eucharistic Adoration
1st Friday 9 am – 6 pm
SVdP Hotline 706-453-4744
Rosary Before Mass @ 8:40am
FOR SACRAMENTAL EMERGENCIES
Please contact
Fr. Michael at (770) 750-5796 and leave a message.
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United in Christ, All for the Glory of God
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CHRIST OUR KING AND SAVIOR CATHOLIC CHURCH
6341 Lake Oconee Parkway
Greensboro, Georgia 30642
Tel: (706) 453-7292; Fax: (706) 453-7095
WWW.COKAS.ORG
Administrator: Father Michael Silloway, STL
cokas.frmichael@gmail.com
FOR SACRAMENTAL EMERGENCIES
please contact Fr. Michael at (770) 750-5796 and leave a message.
PARISH OFFICE: Due to the state-wide "stay-in-place" order, our hours have become irregular. Please email us at the addresses below.
Business Manager
John Steadman
cokas.business@gmail.com
Accountant
Millie Browning
cokas.finance@gmail.com
Director of Religious Education
Anne Bared
cokas.dre@gmail.com
Director of Youth Ministry
Laura Brennan
cokas.dym@gmail.com
Pastoral Administration
Lily Vaughn
cokas.office@gmail.com
Office Reception
Tamara Prendergast
cokas.reception@gmail.com
Maintenance
Clarence Drinkwine
cokas.maintenance@gmail.com
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Military Personnel
Tarah Thompson
Barbara Koch
Deborah Stritt
Sean Scott
Sonya Stephenson
Christopher Stephenson
James Hause
Jeffery Crane
Isabel Montiagudo
Jacob King
Linda Chelena
Helen Sweeny
Amanda Parker
Harriet Thompson
Vicky Abbott
Abby Tucker
Carolyn Cates
Elaine Hicks
Klinton Rickert
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Anne Price
Ricky Thompson
Barbara Miriam
Joseph Kuehmeier
Margie Smith
Nancy Wilkens
Lois Leach
Ada Rickenbacker
Debbie Lee
Zoe Bolen
Kevin Ward
Jim Braun
Diane O'Keefe
Joan Stultz
Kara Stultz
Jim Toner
Barbara Toner
Alan Snyder
Ernie Pollitzer
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IMPORTANT UPDATE FROM FR. MICHAEL
Greetings Parish Family! He is Risen, Alleluia!!
I hope you all are doing as well as possible in this strange time, as it drags on and on. There are brighter days ahead!!! Do not surrender your hope!
Just yesterday, Bishop Joel, the administrator of the Archdiocese until Bishop Hartmayer is installed, sent out an update. I'll highlight the main points and how they apply to us here.
- Public Masses and other Sacraments are still suspended until the lifting of the "stay-in-place" order, now slated for April 30. This includes drive-up confessions and outdoor adoration.
- All Religious Education and Faith Formation classes are still suspended.
- FIRST COMMUNION -- We were scheduled to have First Communion on Saturday, May 2, but that will have to be postponed indefinitely. We will set a date as soon as we are able!
- The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available in the case of emergency only (pending death) and both priest and penitent must abide by all safety protocols while ensuring the absolute confidentiality of the Sacrament. For us, if you or someone in your family is in danger of dying, PLEASE call the emergency line (see top of email for number) and let me know! We can determine the best course of action to care for their soul.
As of now, I am hoping to host First Friday Adoration on May 1, the day after the "stay-in-place" order expires. We'll keep our eyes and ears attentive to the state and Archdiocesan updates.
Many folks have asked how to help those in great need during this time of hardship. If you go to our On-Line Giving page and click "Give a New Gift," you will then see a list of all the current collections we are taking. Giving to St. Vincent de Paul ensures that anyone who comes to our exceptional SVdP team will be given assistance and respect. Giving to "Souper Bowl of Caring" distributes your financial gift to the food pantries in all three of the counties in our parish. The link for for online giving is:
https://www.osvonlinegiving.com/626. You can be Christ's hands, His feet, His heart!
In the meantime, if you haven't seen it already, I made the below video titled "Brighter Days" as a tribute to you all. Know that I greatly miss having you at Mass, at coffee and donuts, meetings, hanging around!
Happy Easter, and God Bless!
St. Corona, patroness of those suffering from pandemics, PRAY FOR US!
Peace in Christ,
FrM
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Stewardship Scripture Reflection
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Second Sunday of Easter
Divine Mercy Sunday
“Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’” (John 20:19)
Are you good at making people feel welcome? When you meet someone new, like a new neighbor, a new work colleague or a new parishioner, do you make them feel at home? Many of us can probably do a much better job at this. When we make people feel welcome, we make them feel like they are included instead of being excluded. We are made for relationships – with God and each other. A simple “hello” and a smile goes a long way.
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Lord, grant us your grace to hear what you are trying to teach us and to allow your grace to let those lessons change us.
Offertory – At Masses & Online Giving
(Weekend of 4/12/20) $18,345.
A most sincere thank you to all families who choose to continue to give through online giving, mailing of envelopes and check mailings. Your support is crucial and heartfelt. Words fall short in expressing our gratitude. May God bless you.
April Second Collections
Holy Land 4/5
Arch Seminarians 4/12
St. Vincent DePaul - Parish 4/19
Catholic Home Mission 4/26
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OFFICE DROP-OFFS OR PICK UPS
Out of concern for the safety and well-being of everyone,
if you have anything to drop off in the office or at the mail slots in the office, please drop it off in the box at the Office door.
We will check that box every couple of hours and distribute as appropriate. If you need your Ministry Mail Slot checked and want to pickup please let us know via email and we will pull it and place the contents in a sealed envelope outside the office door and let you know via email when it is ready for pickup.
If you have any questions or specific issues please call or email the office.
Thank you for your cooperation as we work our way through these difficult times.
(706) 453-7292
cokas.office@gmail.com
cokas.reception@gmail.com
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If you need to get in touch with any of the staff members, please email them at the email addresses listed above.
Please click below to see our Parish Calendar for schedule of events.
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Until the "shelter in place" is lifted, Father Michael will be privately celebrating Mass, with the live-stream broadcasting on our COKAS website or Facebook Live as follows:
Monday TBD via Facebook live
Tuesday at 9:00AM COKAS website
Wednesday at 9:00AM COKAS website
Thursday at 9:00AM COKAS website
Friday at 9:00AM COKAS website
Saturday at 9:00AM Facebook live
Sunday at 9:00AM COKAS website
Sunday at 11:45AM COKAS website (in Spanish)
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Thursdays at 7:00PM
Livestream on our parish website:
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OFFICE OF READINGS & MORNING PRAYER
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April 14 - April 18
8:00AM via Facebook
To find our Facebook page and to access the livestream,
CLICK HERE
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April 14 - April 17
5:00PM via Facebook
To find our Facebook page and to access the livestream,
CLICK HERE
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"The Lord God has given me a well-trained tongue,"
On Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, we hear the Suffering Servant of Isaiah declare, “The Lord God has given me a well-trained tongue, that I might know how to speak to the weary a word that will rouse them.” Now more than ever, we, too, are called to speak to the weary the words of life, faith, and mercy, the Word who is Jesus. This is the inspiration for this month’s issue of Impact. Written in a time when many dioceses have suspended public liturgies through Easter, this issue of Impact invites people to reflect on the Paschal Mystery now, at this moment, and to ask themselves how they might allow Christ to speak to them, and how they may speak Christ to others. Blessings to you and your people - Leisa Anslinger
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Prayer of Petition:
In our journey as a faith-filled community during our Year of Service, may we all heed Jesus’ call to love one another. May we show our love by sacrificial acts of service in our families, parish and communities.
Let us pray to the Lord…
How can we serve each other during the self-isolation? Some ideas:
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Call folks who are alone and may be feeling more isolated.
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Say thank you to employees of essential services.
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Contribute to a food bank.
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Sew some masks for those who need them.
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Wear a mask when you go outside.
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Let Father Michael know how much he is appreciated.
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Evangelize: Tell others about live stream options at COKAS.org!
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COKAS Respect Life Ministry
According to Live Action News, the Abortion Industry is attempting to capitalize on the COVD-19 pandemic to expand abortion.
The abortion industry has managed to coordinate efforts with Massachusetts government officials to normalize abortion as an ‘essential’ procedure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COKAS is on Facebook!
We post inspirations, recaps of our great events, and other fun and relevant information there regularly.
So give us a "like" and stay connected!
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