Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 19, 2023
United in Christ, All for the Glory of God
DAILY HOLY MASSES
MASS TIMES:

Sunday.............7:30am
Sunday.............9:00am
Sunday.............12:00pm (Spanish)
Tuesday...........7:00pm
Wednesday.......9:00am
Thursday..........9:00am
Friday...............9:00am
First Saturday of the Month
at 9:00am
Saturday ..........5:00pm (Vigil Mass)


IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Eucharistic Adoration will be every Friday - please check for times and dates

SVdP Hotline 706-453-4744


FOR SACRAMENTAL EMERGENCIES
Please contact
Fr. Michael at (770) 750-5796 and leave a message.
LOOKING AHEAD
MARCH

Saturday, March 18
9:45AM - Confirmation Students - Session 1
3:00PM - Confessions
5:00PM - Vigil Mass

Sunday, March 19
7:30AM - Mass
9:00AM – Mass
10:00AM - Families Forming Disciples
10:00AM - RCIA (English) - Conference Room-Lower Level
10:00AM - RCIA (RICA) (Spanish) - Meeting Room #1 - Lower Level
12:00PM - Mass (Spanish)
1:00PM - Prayer and Worship Workshop (Spanish) in the Social Hall

Monday, March 20
10:00AM - Mondays in the Word Bible Study
6:00PM – Prayer and Life Workshop (English) PLC #105
6:30PM - Monday Evening Bible Study

Tuesday, March 21
10:00AM - Knit and Crochet Class in the PLC Rm 112
5:00PM - Confessions
7:00PM - Mass

Wednesday, March 22
8:00AM - Confessions
8:20AM - Scriptural Rosary
9:00AM - Mass
10:00AM - Caregiver Meeting in the PLC Rm 215
12:00PM - St. Therese Circle
6:30PM - COKAS Youth Night

Thursday, March 23
8:00AM - Confessions
8:20AM - Scriptural Rosary
9:00AM - Mass
9:45AM - Men's Bible Study
6:00PM - Choir Rehearsal in the Social Hall
7:00PM - Bible Study (Spanish) (PLC 212/213)

Friday, March 24
8:00AM - Confessions
8:20AM - Scriptural Rosary
9:00AM - Mass
9:30AM - Adoration
10:00AM - Memory Boosters - PLC 110/111
5:15PM - Stations of the Cross (English)
5:45PM - Lenten Fish Fry
6:00PM - Choir (Spanish)
8:00PM - Stations of the Cross (Spanish)

Saturday, March 25
3:00PM - Confessions
5:00PM - Vigil Mass

Sunday, March 26
7:30AM - Mass
9:00AM – Mass
10:00AM - RCIA (English) - Conference Room-Lower Level
10:00AM - RCIA (RICA) (Spanish) - Meeting Room #1 - Lower Level
12:00PM - Mass (Spanish)
1:00PM - Prayer and Worship Workshop (Spanish) in the Social Hall
PARISH LENTEN ACTIVITIES
LENTEN SEASON
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER COMPANION
These Eucharistic Meditations are designed to help you spend 30 minutes to an hour in meditation and silent prayer with Jesus during Eucharistic adoration. Even if you cannot be physically present in a church or adoration chapel with the Blessed Sacrament, you can unite yourself spiritually to the Eucharist as you spend this time in prayer.

Fourth Sunday of Lent: Jesus Heals

THE GRACE I SEEK: to believe that Jesus longs to bring me healing and strength

IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, AND OF THE SON, AND OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. AMEN.

Jesus, the Lord of Life, has given himself to you in the Eucharist. He is gazing upon you, his beloved child. with great love at this very moment. Pause for a few moments and wonder at his gift for you. Allow yourself to rest in his loving gaze.

Thank Jesus for the gift of himself in the Eucharist.

ASK FOR THE GRACE: Jesus, help me to believe you are longing to transform my life with your healing.

SCRIPTURE MEDITATION — Read slowly, 3-4 times. Allow the words of Scripture to wash over your mind and heart. Allow the Holy Spirit to speak to you through this passage.

“‘Not as man sees does God see, because man sees the appearance, but the LORD looks into the heart.’ Then Samuel, with the horn of oil in hand, anointed David in the presence of his brothers; and from that day on, the spirit of the LORD rushed upon David.” (1 Samuel 16:7b, 13a)

REFLECTION QUESTION — Allow yourself to sit with these questions for a while, being attentive to how the Lord is speaking in your heart.

Knowing that Jesus sees into the recesses of the heart, where in your heart is Christ’s healing needed the most? Is there a place in your heart where you have never allowed the Lord to go? Ask Jesus for the grace to allow his spirit to “rush” upon that place to heal any wounds or sickness hidden there.

SCRIPTURE MEDITATION — Read slowly, 3-4 times. Again, allow the words of Scripture to wash over your mind and heart. Let the Holy Spirit speak to you through this passage.

“They brought the one who was once blind to the Pharisees. So then the Pharisees also asked him how he was able to see. He said to them, ‘He put clay on my eyes, and I washed, and now I can see.’” (John 9:13, 15)

REFLECTION QUESTION — Allow yourself to sit with these questions for a while, being attentive to how the Lord is speaking in your heart.

Jesus, the Good Physician, knows our weaknesses of body, heart, and mind. He longs to heal us in ways we cannot imagine. Gazing upon the Eucharist, ask Jesus to help you “see” his providential care. Ask for the eyes to recognize his healing presence in your life, and thank him for this healing.

Remain in silence with the Lord. Allow him to speak in the silence, in your heart. Receive his presence. If it helps, write down what you sense the Lord communicating to you during this time of prayer.

CLOSING PRAYER — O God, who through your Word reconcile the human race to yourself in a wonderful way, grant, we pray, that with prompt devotion and eager faith the Christian people may hasten toward the solemn celebrations to come. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.

SUNDAY MASS CONNECTION — At every Mass, Jesus offers himself to the Father for us. We can always join our own offerings with Jesus at Mass. This Sunday, offer your desire for spiritual healing.  
FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM
Families Forming Disciples (FFD)

  • Next in-person session is this Sunday, March 19th at 10:15am in the Social Hall.
COKAS YOUTH GROUP and
CONFIRMATION PROGRAM
CAREGIVER MINISTRY
CAREGIVER SUPPORT MINISTRY

Our next meeting will be on March 22, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in room 215 in the PLC. We follow the Nourish for Caregivers Program which is a faith-based program to address the practical, emotional and spiritual needs of families caring for a loved one, in their faith community. Our topic this month will be “The Thing about Compassion: Setting Intentions to care for others and yourself.” We invite all parishioners whether you are now a caregiver, have been a caregiver, or may soon be a caregiver.

As part of the Caregiver Ministry, we have weekly meetings of the “Memory
Boosters”. This is an Alzheimer’s Society Early Stage Program where caregivers can come with those they care for who have mild cognitive impairment. The classes include 30 minutes of mild exercise, and 60 minutes of brain stimulating fun exercises. All are welcome whether you are a parishioner
or not.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LAST FISH FRY
COKAS GOLF TOURNAMENT
“Make a friend. Be a friend.
Walk with that friend to Christ.”

Next Ultreya meeting: Tuesday, March 21st
Time: 5:45 – 6:45 PM
Place: Conference Room, bottom floor of
church building

All are welcome to attend!

If you would like more information, please call
Kathy Benson at 770 – 241 – 0374.

Calling all Cursillistas to:
PRAYER BLANKET MINISTRY
Attention Knit and Crochet Club Members!

We will be hosting a class this month on Tuesday March 21st in the Parish Life Center, Room 112 from 10:00 – 11:30am. Hopefully you have received the emailed class materials…if not please contact Pam Markert [see below]. Thanks, and see you soon!

…If you wish to learn how to Crochet or Knit, we have an on-going monthly class to teach the basics or to refresh your skills if it’s been a while since you played with yarns. Our Club is a casual group getting together to help others and is great way to meet new friends in the church. If you are interested in pursuing either skill, please consider attending our March meeting. 

Do you Knit, Crochet or Quilt? 
Your time, talents, and prayers are requested to provide comfort for those who struggle from physical, emotional or spiritual issues. The goal of the Prayer Blanket Ministry is to bring peace to those in need of healing. Blankets are FREE and available to all ages whether they are parishioners or not. The recipient is prayed for by the blanket-maker and are blessed by Father Michael. Then they are distributed at mass twice annually or available at the COKAS Library, should an immediate need arise.

For more information, please contact:
Pam Markert
770-354-1778 
SUPPER CLUB
Supper Club is back for Spring 2023


Calling all parishioners, single or married, to join the parish Supper Club for the Spring rotation. You will be divided into groups of six, to share a meal once a month during April, May and June 2023. The only requirement is a desire to share good food and fellowship. This is a great opportunity for renewing friendships or making new ones, and you might even find a new recipe to enjoy at home!

Contact Jim and Jackie Blankenheim at 706-816-9225 or jjblankenheim@gmail.com
to get more information or to sign up!
PRAYING THE SCRIPTURAL ROSARY
Seeking a deeper connection with Jesus through Mary? All parishioners are invited to join in praying the mysteries of the Scriptural Rosary each Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning at 8:20AM before daily Mass and before the first Saturday of the month mass.

Come for the recitation of this powerful and important prayer and experience the transformative combination of Bible verses and traditional Rosary devotion.
COKAS PRAYER WARRIORS
GOLDEN / DIAMOND WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY MASS
The Archdiocese of Atlanta would like to honor couples married in 1973 and 1963 with an invitation to a Golden/Diamond Wedding Anniversary Mass on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 12 noon at St. Brigid Catholic Church. A light reception will follow the Mass for the anniversary couples and their families.

Space is Limited

Please go to http://tiny.cc/anniversarymass to RSVP for this event and for additional information.
MASS INTENTIONS
SATURDAY, MARCH 18
5PM BYRON HAYNES (♱)

SUNDAY, MARCH 19
9AM RUTH SCHMIDT (♱)
12PM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH

TUESDAY, MARCH 21
7PM MATT SASSER AND FAMILY

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22
9AM JOHN LEONARD PATIENT (♱)

THURSDAY, MARCH 23
9AM PETER LAMBO (♱)

FRIDAY, MARCH 24
9AM JOHN LEONARD PATIENT (♱)

SATURDAY, MARCH 25
5PM SOCORRO CORNEJO

SUNDAY, MARCH 26
9AM TONY NUETZI (♱)
12PM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
Fourth Sunday of Lent

“Not as man sees does God see, because man sees the appearance but the Lord looks into the heart.” 1Samuel 16:7

How often do we invest our time, talent and treasure in creating an appearance that does not matter at all to God? We strive to impress with our clothing, home, career, possessions, car and other marks of distinction. But none of these illusions of greatness will impress God. Instead, He will look into our hearts to see how much we loved Him, how much we loved others and how we showed that love by the way we used our time, talent and treasure here on earth.
GIVING

Offertory – At Masses & Online Giving (Weekend of 3/12/23) $ 17,338.

A most sincere thank you to all families who choose to support 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.
 
March Second Collections:
3/5/23 - SVDP
3/19/23 - Catholic Relief Services
PRAYER REQUESTS
Military Personnel
Barbara Koch
Deborah Stritt
Sean Scott
Sonya Stephenson
Christopher Stephenson
Isabel Montiagudo
Jacob King
Linda Chelena
Helen Sweeny
Harriet Thompson
Vicky Abbott
Abby Tucker
Ricky Thompson
Diana O'Keefe
Kevin Ward
Barb Lang
Lin Calista
Jacqui Hart
James Ragusa
Noreen Leach
Tucker Stewart
Fr. Richard Rohr
Jack Studwell
Velma Mohr
Don Smith
Bryan Buchanan
Aden Winkelmann
COKAS OFFICE HOURS
COKAS PARISH OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY - FRIDAY
9am-2pm

Church Office is located in the PLC Building
CONFESSIONS
March

Friday, 17   8:00AM-9:00AM
Saturday, 18   3:00PM-4:45PM
 
Tuesday, 21   5:00PM-6:45PM
Wednesday, 22   8:00AM-9:00AM
Thursday, 23   8:00AM-9:00AM
Friday, 24   8:00AM-9:00AM
Saturday, 25   3:00PM-4:45PM
 
Tuesday, 28   5:00PM-6:45PM
Wednesday, 29   8:00AM-9:00AM / 6:00PM-8:00PM
Thursday, 30   8:00AM-9:00AM
Friday, 31   8:00AM-9:00AM
 
April
Saturday, 1   3:00PM-4:45PM
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

ADORATION OF
THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Every Friday
9:30am to 5:00pm

The mystery of the Eucharist -sacrifice, presence, banquet- does not allow for reduction or exploitation; it must be experienced and lived in its integrity, both in its celebration and in the intimate converse with Jesus which takes place after receiving Communion or in a prayerful moment of Eucharistic adoration apart from the Mass. 

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place every Friday from 9:30am to
6pm in the sanctuary. Please join us for an hour of silent worship of the Holy Eucharist. It is time well spent.

The Adoration committee is always looking for new Guardians so if you are interested, please contact Marietta Dubus at dubusm@bellsouth.net for more information. 
Please click below to see our Parish Calendar for schedule of events.
MEN'S BIBLE STUDY
The Men's Bible Study meets Thursdays at 9:45 in the
Conference Room

All men of the parish
are welcome. 

For more information contact Deacon Steve Pond.
COKAS JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Religious Education Coordinator
Middle School Grades 7 and 8:

Lead and facilitate catechism for Middle School students in grades 7 and 8. (Please note: high school students who did not attend catechism in 7th and 8th grade will need to participate in these sessions. Follow a curriculum approved by the Director of Youth Ministry (DYM) and Pastor. Lead, support, and have regular communication with Middle School’s volunteer facilitators.

For more information please see the attached job description below. Please forward resumes to John Steadman, Business Manager - jsteadman@cokas.org
Parish Communications Coordinator:

Will be responsible to create and coordinate all communication to parishioners via the -bulletin, paper bulletin, Website, Flocknote, and social media. Promotes a unified message when announcing and marketing parish events. Partners with the Pastor, church staff, and ministry leaders to convey their vision and priorities to appropriate audiences.

For more information please see the attached job description below. Please forward resumes to John Steadman, Business Manager @ jsteadman@cokas.org
Maintenance Supervisor: 
 
This position is responsible for overseeing the necessary maintenance of the Church Buildings and grounds and keeping them in top condition. This is a part time position – less than 20 hours a week.

To apply send your resume to contact John Steadman, Business Manager at jsteadman@cokas.org
CONTACT US
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
frsilloway@cokas.org

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

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

Deacons
Rev. Mr. Stephen Pond
Rev. Mr. Dennis Conrad

Business Manager
John Steadman
jsteadman@cokas.org

Accountant 
Millie Browning
mbrowning@cokas.org

Director of Youth Ministry
Laura Brennan
lbrennan@cokas.org

Director of Families Forming Disciples
Ana Pariselli
apariselli@cokas.org

Faith Formation Program Administration
Margaret Coklan
mcoklan@cokas.org

Pastoral Administration
Lily Vaughn
lvaughn@cokas.org

Office Reception
Tamara Prendergast
tprendergast@cokas.org
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