Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 1, 2021
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MASS TIMES:
Sunday.............7:30am
Sunday.............9:00am
Sunday.............12:00pm (Spanish)
Tuesday...........7:00pm
Wednesday.......9:00am
Thursday..........9:00am
Friday...............9:00am
Saturday ..........5:00pm (Vigil Mass)
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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.
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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
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
Pastoral Administration
Lily Vaughn
lvaughn@cokas.org
Office Reception
Tamara Prendergast
tprendergast@cokas.org
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SATURDAY, JULY 31
5PM MARTIN MARTINEZ SANCHEZ (♱)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 1
9AM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
12PM LETICIA SANCHEZ AND FAMILY
TUESDAY, AUGUST 3
7PM LT. COLONEL SAMUEL LOMBARDO (♱)
101 YR OLD VETERAN
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4
9AM JEFFREY CRANE (♱)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 5
9AM ELAINE JAWORSKI
FRIDAY, AUGUST 6
9AM LARRY KNOTTS (♱)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 7
5PM PETE GRIFFIS (♱)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8
9AM DARLENE McCUMISKEY
12PM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
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Military Personnel
Barbara Koch
Deborah Stritt
Sean Scott
Sonya Stephenson
Christopher Stephenson
James Hause
Isabel Montiagudo
Jacob King
Linda Chelena
Helen Sweeny
Amanda Parker
Harriet Thompson
Vicky Abbott
Abby Tucker
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Elaine Hicks
Klinton Rickert
Ricky Thompson
Diana O'Keefe
Kevin Ward
Mary Ruff
John Hurd
Lou and Phyllis Rotola
Arthur Schafer
Gay Rickenbacker
Lucy Murray
Mario Neuleib
Brian Patrick
Kevin McCabe
Richard Behra
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TRAFFIC AFTER SUNDAY MASSES |
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Reminder: There are no deputies directing traffic on Hwy 44 after Masses. If you plan to turn left onto 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:
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18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Each day the people are to go out and gather their daily portion; thus will I test them, to see whether they follow my instructions or not.” EXODUS 16:4
When the Israelites gathered more than their daily portion of manna, the surplus became wormy and rotten. In the same way today, self-reliance, pride and ego leads to hoarding and excessive surplus of goods and money. Living a stewardship lifestyle helps us discern our “wants” from our “needs”. Living a grateful and generous lifestyle reminds us that God will provide all that we need and that we have plenty to share.
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Offertory – At Masses & Online Giving (Weekend of 7/25/21) $ 18,131.
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.
August Second Collections:
August 1 – St Vincent DePaul - Parish
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COKAS PARISH OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY - FRIDAY 9am-2pm
Our Church Office is now located in the PLC Building.
Phone numbers and email addresses all remain the same.
Thank you for your patience with us
as we transition to our new location.
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CONFESSIONS
Saturdays
3:30PM - 4:30PM
In the Sanctuary
**NEW CONFESSION TIME**
Tuesdays
6:00PM - 7:00PM
In the Sanctuary
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ADORATION SCHEDULE
Every Friday
9:30am to 6:00pm
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“Could you not spend one hour with me?”
Please sign up as an Adoration Guardian
To sign up click on the link below
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Please click below to see our Parish Calendar for schedule of events.
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ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED
FOR ALL MASSES
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- We are looking for new Altar Servers to join this ministry!
- We welcome youth who have made their First Communion.
- This is a wonderful opportunity to be involved in the Parish. Learn more about your faith and take on responsibility.
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The Men's Bible Study meets Thursdays at 9:45 in the
Social Hall.
All men of the parish
are welcome.
For more information contact Deacon Steve Pond.
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Summer is finally here (can we get an AMEN!) and we want to celebrate it while staying in touch with our COKAS youth family!
Here are some special dates to RSVP for and news regarding registration and the 2021-2022 school schedule.
So grab those calendars, ladies and gents, and leeeeet's get ready to suuuuummer!
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FIRST DAY OF YOUTH GROUP FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR IS...
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
6:30 PM TO 8PM in the COKAS PLC
Registration information will come later this summer.
If you're interested in joining youth group, let us know!
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SOUTHEAST CATECHIST CONFERENCE 2021 |
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With all of the richness of our Catholic Faith, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed, ill-equipped, or under qualified to teach people about Jesus and His Church.
But what if you didn’t have to know EVERYTHING. What if all Jesus needed for you to make a profound impact on another’s life was to know just a little bit more.
We all have the capacity to learn a little bit more about Jesus and His Church. Imagine the impact on the Church if we all knew just a little bit more about Jesus.
At the Southeast Catechist Conference, we are equipping families, faith formation and ministry leaders, catechists, volunteers, and teachers to better know the Faith and grow as disciples of Jesus Christ. With nearly a dozen dioceses across the southeast United States, this is going to be a powerful gathering.
The online conference is Free for all from August 12-15, and offers a mix of recorded presentations and interactive live sessions to equip you with the tools and knowledge to be better witnesses of the Faith.
The online nature gives attendees maximum flexibility to choose the live sessions they wish to attend and the recorded presentations they are going to watch. This year, we are also creating learning tracks to help guide you to the best content based on your role you play as a parent, teacher, catechist, or volunteer.
There are even opportunities to gather at the local level to attend the conference in community. Contact your parish faith formation and evangelization leaders to learn more.
Step one is registering for free! Click below to register.
Register today for free. We look forward to growing with you.
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VIRTUS TRAINING
SATURDAY, August 21st from 9:00am – 12:00pm
In the Social Hall
Before attending this event, please register via
- On-line registration is necessary to attend this event.
- Class for all new ministers, as well as those requiring re-certification.
- Class size limited to 30 people.
- Background check is necessary along with the class.
Please call the office for the required background check forms.
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Adult Bible Studies include …
Check out opportunities for participating in these ministries. These ministries will be represented after Masses this weekend July 31st and August 1st
Mondays in the Word Bible Study
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This fall, beginning Monday, September 13th (10-11:30am), we will study the book of Hebrews (The New and Eternal Covenant) for 8 weeks. This is a new ASCENSION PRESS bible study, and is presented by Jeff Cavins and Andrew Swafford. Hebrews is a sublime book that draws connections between the Old and New Testaments, the Liturgy, the Eucharist, the priesthood, and so much more. Most importantly, Hebrews will help Catholics appreciate the astounding generosity of God as they see the wonders he has given us in the Church. Watch the bulletin for details about signing up in August for this study. Can’t wait to have you join us!!
(Facilitators still needed – Please prayerfully consider volunteering.
Questions may be sent to: biblestudyam.cokas@gmail.com)
Monday Evening Bible Study
This is a faith-sharing facilitated Bible study which includes both couples and singles. We meet for 6 weeks from 6:30 -8:00 in the PLC. Please consider joining us in October for our study of Psalms which teaches us to pray with passion, honesty, and zeal. Keep an eye on the bulletin for exact start dates and registration information. Come and let the word of God inspire you to grow in your faith. Contact Lalla Mangin (706-347-1332 or LMangin@plantationcable.net) for more information.
Men’s Bible Study
Men’s Bible Study meets every Thursday morning from 9:45-10:45am in the Social Hall. If you are interested in learning more about how the Holy Scriptures apply to your life, experiencing heartfelt fellowship and spiritual reflection with other men like you, and growing in your Catholic Christian faith, then you will en-JOY this group! Using our own study bibles we are presently facilitating ourselves through the Acts of the Apostles. It’s very enriching! Come check us out. If you have questions, contact Deacon Steve Pond at 203-856-7804 or swpond@hotmail.com.
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Have you started your Cursillo?
The Cursillo method takes a Christian beyond a passive belief in God to a daily interaction with God and His people, helping one to become
more committed in Christ. A Cursillo weekend is not simply a retreat,
but rather the beginning of a person's life-long growth as a Christian. If you are interested in deepening your faith and growing in Christian community, Cursillo may be just what you're looking for.
The Cursillo journey begins with a three-day weekend experience which invites Catholics to dive deeper into the well of our faith and personally connect with God's unlimited love. The Atlanta Archdiocese Cursillo weekends will be held at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers. Weekends begin Thursday evening and conclude Sunday afternoon. (Men September 23-26; Women September 30 - October 3).
If you are interested in attending a Cursillo weekend, feel free to
contact Kathy Benson (770-241-0374) or Hal Benson (678-488-2438).
They will answer questions and guide you through the application
process.
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TO THE MARTHA'S CLOSET SUPPORTERS
I would like to extend a very big "Thank You" to all of our wonderful COKAS parishioners for their tremendous ongoing support for Martha's Closet. As a volunteer in the Sparta outreach, I have witnessed firsthand, the immense gratitude and appreciation of all of the amazing people this Ministry has helped. I feel it is very important to recognize each person who has either given their time or their financial support to help those who are less fortunate.
The recipients of your generosity have asked that their sincere, heartfelt thanks be expressed to the COKAS family. Thank You!
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Our Knights of Columbus council's Officer Installation ceremony was held on July 17th at the church. Officiating was Joe Kump, the GA State District Deputy. During his acceptance remarks the incoming Grand Knight Chris Wolf recognized and thanked outgoing Grand Knight, Mark Holihan, for his devoted service over the past two years. A reception followed the ceremony in the church social hall for the new slate of officers and their guests.
At the conclusion of the Ceremony, Outgoing Grand Knight, Mark Holihan recognized our Council's Family of the Year and Knight of the Year:
Our Family of the Year is Brother David and his wife, Susan, Garrett for their unending good works to help those in need in Hancock County. Their daily involvement helping and supporting the Food Pantry, and Susan's running the Martha's Closet Ministry makes such a difference in the quality of life for so many in Hancock county. We thank and respect them for all that they do.
Our Knight of the Year is Brother Richard Behra for his ongoing works to assist fellow parishioners by helping teach RCIA classes, conducting Men's Bible Study sessions, and most recently establishing the Caregiver Support Ministry for our parish. We appreciate and thank him for all that he does to help our parishioners.
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Front row: Mike Archuleta, Grand Knight Chris Wolf, Fr. Michael Silloway, Joe Kump GA State District Deputy, Deacon Steve Pond, Michael Grunnet
Back row: Jerry Schonhoft, Mark Holihan, Mike Dutton, Rick Clayton, Rich Bartolotta, Jim Blankenheim, Jim McQuillan
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COKAS JOB OPPORTUNITY
Maintenance Supervisor: Clarence Drinkwine has decided to retire after 14 years of outstanding service to the Parish. We are currently seeking to fill this job vacancy.
Job Summary: Part time position - less than 25 hours per week.
Responsible for overseeing the necessary maintenance of the Church buildings and grounds and keeping them in top condition.
To apply, please send your resume to John Steadman, Business Manager
at email: business@cokas.org
For more details, please click below to download the job description:
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Pope Francis’ Prayer to Saint Joseph
Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer,
Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted his only Son; in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man.
Blessed Joseph, to us too,
show yourself a father
and guide us in the path of life.
Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage,
and defend us from every evil. Amen.
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