Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 5, 2020
DAILY HOLY MASSES
MASS TIMES:

Sunday.............9:00am
Sunday.............12:00pm (Spanish)
Tuesday...........9:00am
Wednesday.......9:00am
Thursday..........9:00am
Friday...............9:00am
Saturday ......... . 5:00pm (Vigil Mass)


IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Eucharistic Adoration
1st Friday

SVdP Hotline 706-453-4744


FOR SACRAMENTAL EMERGENCIES
Please contact
Fr. Michael at (770) 750-5796 and leave a message.
United in Christ, All for the Glory of God
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
Pastor: Father Michael Silloway
cokas.frmichael@gmail.com

FOR SACRAMENTAL EMERGENCIES
please contact Fr. Michael at (770) 750-5796 and leave a message.

PARISH OFFICE: OPEN MONDAY - THURSDAY FROM 9:00AM - 2:00PM

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  
MASS INTENTIONS
SATURDAY, JULY 4
5PM MATTHEW ISAAC HERRIN ( )
LOU AND MICHELE LOQUASTO

SUNDAY, JULY 5
9AM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
12PM MARIA SOCORRO HERNANDEZ ( )

TUESDAY, JULY 7
9AM BARBARA HEHMAN ( )

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
9AM JEROME DEJNO ( )

THURSDAY, JULY 9
9AM COREY HOVERMALE ( )

FRIDAY, JULY 10
9AM DICK FERRIS ( )

SATURDAY, JULY 11
5PM SALLY MARY NOLAN ( )

SUNDAY, JULY 12
9AM SALLY MARY NOLAN ( )
12PM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
PRAYER REQUESTS
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
Ricky Thompson
Diane O'Keefe
Kathy Wright
Phyllis Rotola
Cindy Wilkens
Judy Files
John Gregor
  • Every Catholic Continues to be dispensed from the obligation to attend Mass on Sunday.

  • Attendance at every Mass will be limited.

  • Anyone who is sick or has an underlying condition should NOT attend Mass.

  • Attendance will be on a first come, first serve basis. Please note the following:

  • To attend Mass, you must wear a mask.

  • Use hand sanitizer as you enter church

  • There will be social distancing
MESSAGE FROM FR. MICHAEL

Friends,

We have opened the doors of the Church for Mass in public.

Having said that, there are many things to consider. 

First, is that we will be VERY LIMITED in how many people will be able to come to Mass. My estimate is 50-60, but it is just that...an estimate. Doors will open at 8:30AM and seats will be filled in a first-come, first-seated manner until we are at capacity.

Second, there will be practices that all must abide by who desire to be in the Church for Mass.

1) Everyone must wear a mask at all times while in the Church building. Please bring your own, as we will only have very limited numbers available for distribution.

2) Everyone will need to sanitize their hands on the way in. Automatic dispensers will be placed just inside the doors of the Church. You are welcomed and encouraged to bring your own as well for use before and after Holy Communion.

3) Everyone must abide by social distancing rules at all times. We have blue tape marking 6-foot increments on the floor for entering the Church and the Sanctuary. Ushers will seat you family unit by family unit using a very official red and yellow "Leave-Room-for-the-Holy-Spirit" rod to ensure 6-foot separation in every direction.

4) Please use the restroom before you arrive at Mass. The restrooms are open and available, but please only use them for moments of great need. Children must be accompanied if they need to use the facilities.

5) Everyone in the Church must come forward in the Communion line, even if they are not receiving. This is to prevent people from having to climb over one another. If you or someone in your family is not receiving, you or they should come forward when the usher arrives at the pew, and approach the priest/deacon/extraordinary minister with arms crossed over the chest to receive a blessing.

6) We have some parishioners who have the bad habit of leaving immediately after receiving Holy Communion. Obviously, you may leave at any point should you truly need to, but tee times and restaurant reservations do not constitute grave necessity. Ushers will dismiss the congregation in a smooth and orderly fashion at the conclusion of Mass.

Thank you for your understanding. We are moving forward, albeit slowly, but forward none the less. This will take some getting used to, but hopefully it doesn't last too long. This is a learning experience for all of us!

We will continue live-streaming everything we do, so no worries if you are not ready to come back or your health prevents you from coming back.
Please be aware that we will NOT have deputies directing traffic after Mass on Saturday or Sunday. If you plan to turn left on Lake Oconee Parkway after exiting the church please use the new road (West End Drive)that connects to the CVS which will bring you out at a stoplight on Linger Longer. Please see diagram below:
Stewardship Scripture Reflection
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

“For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.” (Matthew 11:30)

When we think of being good stewards, we may think that God is asking too much of us when He calls us to generously share our time, talent, and treasure. However, we must remember that we are not “owners” of anything, we are merely “stewards” of the gifts God has given us. All He is asking is that we give back a small portion, in gratitude, of what He has already given to us.

GIVING
Can the wedding guests mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them?
(Matthew 9:15)

Offertory – At Masses & Online Giving
(Weekend of 6/28/20)  $14,137.

A most sincere thank you to all families who choose to continue supporting the church through your giving. Your support is crucial and heartfelt. Words fall short in expressing our gratitude. May God bless you for your generosity.

If you receive offering envelopes in the mail and do not need them because you are now giving online, please email Millie (cokas.finance@gmail.com) to discontinue them. Since there are fees for both online giving and envelopes, it would be most helpful to choose which you prefer in an effort to save costs for the parish. Thank you!

July Second Collections
July 5 - St. Vincent dePaul
July 12 - Mission Cooperative
ANNOUNCEMENTS
COKAS OFFICE HOURS
COKAS PARISH OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY - THURSDAY 9-2
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Friday, July 3rd
First Friday Adoration
In the Sanctuary
CONFESSIONS
OUTDOOR CONFESSIONS
SATURDAYS, FROM 3:30 - 4:30
IN FRONT OF THE CHURCH
AT THE "JESUS CIRCLE"
EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOUR
Thursdays at 7:00PM

Livestream on our parish website:
LITURGY OF THE HOURS
Live-stream via Facebook

Daily Morning Praye r
8:00AM: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Friday and Sunday

8:30AM: Saturday


Evening Prayer
5:00PM: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
 Please click below to see our Parish Calendar for schedule of events.


 Flowers adorning the altar
have been donated by

Lou and Michele Loquasto
in honor of their
50th Wedding Anniversary
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?
·         Volunteer to sanitize church after masses.
·         Thank those who serve our country.
·         Praise first responders.
·         Pray for our country.
·         Thank employees of essential services.
·         Contribute to a food bank.
·         Continue to wear a mask while in public.
·         Observe social distancing.
·         Organize clothes closets; give extras to thrift stores.
Atlanta Diocesan Tribunal Advocate

We have an Advocate! Last summer, as part of a parish and diocesan need, COKAS requested volunteers to serve as advocates to those seeking annulments or marriage permissions within the Atlanta diocese. Jody Haas accepted this challenge and I am pleased to announce that after completing eight months of training on marriage and canon law, she was commissioned in May by Archbishop Hartmeyer as an Atlanta Diocesan Tribunal Advocate. As an advocate she is available to provide counsel to the faithful and defend their interests in the marriage nullity process.

If you or anyone you know has any issues concerning matters of permission or dispensations concerning marriage, you may contact Jody for more information or for assistance with preparation of petitions to the tribunal. 

She can be reached at jhaas@atladvocate.com or through the parish office at 706-453-7292.
Each year the Archdiocese of Atlanta receives over 150 requests for financial assistance from dioceses, missionary groups and religious orders from around the world.

This year the following chosen will participate in the 2020 Missionary Cooperative Program.

Youth Apostolate Commission
Saint Emmanuel Orphanage School
Diocese of Obala
Catholic Eparchy (Diocese) of Keren
Catholic Diocese of Rulenge-Ngara
Prelature de Sicuani
Missionary Daughters of Saint Rita
Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill
Catholic Diocese of Udon Thani
Little Sisters of Mary Immaculate of Gulu
Diocese of Canelones
Archdiocese of Madras

Next weekend, we participate in a special appeal for the Mission Cooperative Program in our archdiocese. This year several missionaries, religious orders and (arch)dioceses have been chosen from over 150 applications to take part in this program. Last year, each of the participants received over $22,000 thanks to your generosity. Thank you for your generosity last year and please prayerfully consider your response this year.
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