Join Scouting!

St. Timothy Charters the boys Scout

troop #304.

Do you have a son or daughter between

the ages of 6 and 17? Now is the

perfect time to sign them up for Scouts.

The Scouting program

helps youth develop academic skills,

self-confidence, ethics,

leadership skills, and citizenship skills

that influence their adult lives.

For more information contact:

Scout Master Chris Fisher

804-366-8326

Rivers District

Advertise In Your Bulletin!!

Do you have a business you would like to promote? Put it in the parish bulletin! Right

now we are running parishioner owned businesses to help launch this project. Send us a card or small add you have written and

we will display it here. Right now its free, so don’t delay! Eventually we will charge and the money raised from advertising will pay

for publishing our bulletin. Each week hundreds of parishioners and visitors will

see your business advertised and think of the business that will generate for you. Contact the parish office for details. 804-443-2760

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Mission Statement We are called to serve as one family, through

corporal and spiritual works of mercy.

Estado de la misión Estamos llamados a servir como una sola

familia, a través de obras de misericordia

corporales y espirituales.

PARISH OFFICE

Rev. Gerald F. Musuubire, Pastor Rectory: (804) 443-2570 Email: pastor@sttimothysparish.org

Joanie Copen, Business Manager

Parish Office: (804) 443-2760, FAX: (804) 443-2022

Email: sttimothychurch@va.metrocast.net

Business Hours: 9am – 5 pm

08/16/2020

Isaiah 56:1, 6-7: Romans 11:13-15, 29-32

Matthew15:21-28

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Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

08/09/2020

1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a: Romans 9:1-5

Matthew 14:22-33

Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the

water toward Jesus. But when he saw how strong

the wind was he became frightened ; and beginning to sink, he cried out “Lord, save me!”

Matthew 14:22-33

Saint TimothyCatholic Church Iglesia Católica de San Timoteo

We have reopened our Church at 50% for Mass Mass Schedule: Saturday 5:00pm (English)

Sunday 9:30am (English)

12:00pm (Spanish)

And on St. Timothy Parish Facebook

Confessions - 45 minutes before Mass or by

appointment

FOR ANNOINTING OF THE SICK please contact the Parish Office or Rectory to schedule an appointment

Parish Ministries

Elizabeth Fowler, Rel. Ed. Director: (540) 903-2100

Ed Sullivan, Finance Council Chair: (804) 925-6223

Dick Glancy, Pastoral Council Chair: (804) 333-3134

Mary Gibson, Human Needs Chair: (352) 286-6583

Kathy Hayden, Safe Environment Chair: (804) 443-6780

Gonzalo Ramirez, Hispanic Ministry, (804) 313-5119

Hospital Visits: Call Par ish Office or Rectory

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From the Pastor’s Desk

CATHOLIC TEACHING ON PRAYER How can we pray in our busy life?

Many of us struggle to bring God into the busyness of our lives. Yet the God, who is the Lord of all of our lives, is interested in everything we do.

Brother Lawrence was a seventeenth century French monk who knew God's presence at all times. He writes: "God is everywhere, in all places, and there is no spot where we cannot draw near to Him, and hear Him speaking in our heart." His central teaching is that we need to practice being aware of God's presence. "Whoever practices God's presence will soon become spiritual." Paul writes to the Ephesians : "Pray all the time, asking for what you need." (Eph 6:18).

How can we be in God’s presence? 1) Why not practice the presence of God today? If you have a watch that beeps on the hour, use this to prompt you to become aware of God's presence at that precise moment. 2) Alternatively, put a colored dot on your diary, or on your mobile phone. Every time you see it, pray a brief prayer for someone in your mind at that time. 3) Book yourself an appointment with God for prayer in your diary. It may only be a half-hour or 15 minutes slot. Make sure that you are never late for it, as you may be for some of your other appointments!

A place to pray: We can pray at all times and in all places, and it is good to develop the confidence in prayer to do this. However, it is also good to be able to find some place where our thoughts are less easily distracted for deeper times of prayer and mediation. In our "prayer corner," we might find it helpful to have other items around us, e.g. a Bible, a cross or perhaps a candle

Hindrances to prayer: Once people have started praying, the most common barrier to prayer (for 80% people), is wandering thoughts, even amongst people who pray a great deal. Two-thirds also found noise or other distractions a problem. "Keeping concentration” is a barrier to prayer for 40%.

Solution: We are not to worry about our mind getting distracted, but gently bring it back to focus on God, and the area we were praying about. St Francis de Sales said, "Even if you did nothing in your meditation but bring your heart back, and place it again in our Lord's presence, though it went away again every time you brought it back, your hour would be very well employed." Many Christians lead busy

lives, with our minds working in overdrive to cover all of the things that we need to think about in our various roles. It is good to ease into prayer gently, perhaps by listening to a praise and worship CD, or by reading a psalm or another passage from the Bible, or simply by reflecting on what we have to be thankful for. Then we can enter into a conversation with God with our minds properly prepared.

St. Timothy Catholic Church

Offertory Collection

August 1 & 2, 2020

Mass Count: 5:00pm - 44, 9:30 – 51, 12:30pm-28

Offertory-$3,908.50 E-giving– $710

Total Offertory - $4,618.50

Our next second collection is on August 23 for Air Conditioning.

Desde el escritorio del pastor

¿Cómo podemos rezar en nuestra vida ocupada? Muchos de nosotros luchamos por llevar a Dios al ajetreo de nuestras vidas. Sin embargo, el Dios, que es el Señor de todas nuestras vidas, está interesado en todo lo que hacemos. El hermano Lawrence era un monje francés del siglo XVII que conocía la presencia de Dios en todo momento. Él escribe: "Dios está en todas partes, en todos los lugares, y no hay ningún lugar donde no podamos acercarnos a Él y escucharlo hablar en nuestro corazón". Su enseñanza central es que necesitamos practicar ser conscientes de la presencia de Dios. "Quien practique la presencia de Dios pronto se volverá espiritual". Pablo escribe a los efesios: "Oren todo el tiempo, pidiendo lo que necesitan". (Efesios 6:18).

¿Cómo podemos estar en la presencia de Dios? 1) ¿Por qué no practicar la presencia de Dios hoy? Si tiene un reloj que suena cada hora, utilícelo para que se dé cuenta de la presencia de Dios en ese preciso momento. 2) Alternativamente, ponga un punto de color en su agenda o en su teléfono móvil. Cada vez que lo vea, haga una breve oración por alguien en su mente en ese momento. 3) Reserve una cita con Dios para orar en su diario. Puede ser solo un espacio de media hora o 15 minutos. ¡Asegúrese de que nunca llegue tarde, ya que puede llegar a algunas de sus otras citas! Un lugar para orar: podemos orar en todo momento y en todos los lugares, y es bueno desarrollar la confianza en la oración para hacer esto. Sin embargo, también es bueno poder encontrar un lugar donde nuestros pensamientos se distraigan con menos facilidad para momentos más profundos de oración y mediación. En nuestro "rincón de oración", podríamos encontrar útil tener otros artículos a nuestro alrededor, p. una biblia, una cruz o quizás una vela Obstáculos a la oración: una vez que las personas comienzan a orar, la barrera más común para la oración (para el 80% de las personas) son los pensamientos errantes, incluso entre las personas que rezan mucho. Dos tercios también encontraron que el ruido u otras distracciones son un problema. "Mantener la concentración" es una barrera para la oración del 40%.Solución: No debemos preocuparnos de que nuestra mente se distraiga, sino que suavemente la volveremos a enfocar en Dios y en el área por la que oramos. San Francisco de Sales dijo: "Incluso si no hicieras nada en tu meditación pero volvieras a tu corazón y lo coloques nuevamente en la presencia de nuestro Señor, aunque se fue nuevamente cada vez que lo trajiste, tu hora estaría muy bien empleada. " Muchos cristianos llevan vidas ocupadas, con nuestras mentes trabajando a toda marcha para cubrir todas las cosas en las que debemos pensar en nuestros diversos roles. Es bueno entrar en la oración suavemente, tal vez escuchando un CD de alabanza y adoración, o leyendo un salmo u otro pasaje de la Biblia, o simplemente reflexionando sobre lo que debemos agradecer. Entonces podemos entablar una conversación con Dios con nuestras mentes debidamente preparadas.

Formación de las Quinceañeras

Se necesita algunas meses de preparación de las jóvenes que esperan celebrar un quinceañera aquí. Por favor de hablar con Padre Gerald mucho antes de su fecha querida para empezar la

preparación. Usted debe ver al Padre Gerald por lo menos 3 meses antes de sus Quinceañeras.

Nuestra próxima segunda colección es el 23 de agosto para aire acondicionado.

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Parish Columbarium Our Father Richard Dollard Memorial Garden remains a

beautiful, tranquil spot for prayer and meditation. Have you

considered making it your final resting place? Niches are

available, which can each hold two urns, for prices well below

what most other cemetery plots or comparable sites would cost. For

more information, contact the

parish office.

Available in your parish...

Memorial Bricks Remember and

memorialize a departed friend or loved one with

a brick placed in the Memorial Garden. The Price is only $50 and a duplicate for your home

is available for an additional $25. Pick up an order form from the

Commons or contact the parish office.

Renting St. Jude Hall Do you have an upcoming special

event you need a hall for? Consider St. Jude Hall for your wedding reception, anniversary, birthday, graduation, any event! With competitive pricing and a beautiful space, you can’t go

wrong. Call the parish office for more information and availability.

Patriotism—And the Fourth Degree of the Knights of

Columbus

The main corner stone of the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus is Patriotism. The

Tappahannock Assembly 3585 participates in many patriotic events each year. Some of them

include placing of American flags on the graves of our veterans every May on Memorial Day

and in November on Veterans day. Another event the Knights participate in is the annual

“Wreaths Across America” where in December with Fourth Degree Knights across America

place wreaths on the graves of our fallen heroes. During difficult times it can be hard to see

the good, and right now in this country that it is what we are experiencing. It’s time for

people to come together to unite in their communities and find common ground. Part of our

mission is to Remember the fallen, Honor those that served and their families, and Teach the

next generation the value of freedom, these events can be one of these unifiers. So please join

us in this mission and get involved in your community today! Let’s work together to polish

our patriotism and let it shine. If you have any interest in joining the Knights please contact

me or Father Gerald, we would be happy to tell you more about the Knights, but even if you

just want to be part of some of the patriotic events, we participate in please join us, we

welcome everyone to be part of this. If you have any questions please contact me; Ed

Sullivan, 804-925-6223.

Please Pray For The Sick

For healing and good health:

Lois Nelms, Clayton Faust, Phillip Nuar, Dick & Anne

Glancy, Liliyanna Kotzeva, Ken Pollack, Alice Zischkau, Dorothy

Sponder, Christine Stanley, Joseph F. Mercurio, Beth

Schools, Hal Severin, Peggy Shaughnessy, Luke Heller, Theresa Berens, Kelly Liddington, Margaret Bell, Ed Sullivan, Connie

and Ed Malloy, Beatrice Howard, Kathie Mendez, Carol Riedel, Michelle and Anthony Macaluso,

Patricia Mahon, Kevin Kean, Brian Boyd, Howard Hardy, Frances and Kenneth Strife, Joe Patton,

James Williams, Chloe Fordham, Patricia Brenzovich, Daniel Murchison Lytjen, Claire Wintersaler, Amber Davis, Lorraine Jester,

Maryjane Fuller, Patricia Durrett, Ken Brown III, Olivia, Anna Dalton, David Rousseau, Joan Goertz,

Jose Cota, Lois Ann Bonhaus.

*Help us keep our lists current.

Remember In Your Prayers

All those who serve our country, particularly . . .

LT Patrick Howlett, USAF; Ensign Jordan Gates, USN; LTC Rod Dwyer, USA; Lesley Clarke, USN; FSO Mary O’Brien; SGT John Streat III, USA, 2nd LT Christopher Selig, USA, Morgan Martin, USN.

Pray God keeps them in His care.

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August 11 - August 16 Mass Intentions/Mass Times

Date Mass For Liturgical Days

Requested By

8/11 12:00pm †James Nannery St. Clare Barbara Nannery

8/12 12:00pm †Souls in Purgatory Weekday in Ordinary Time

Ken Mangano

8/13 9:00am Sonja Boice Weekday in Ordinary Time

Ann Sisson

8/14

9:00am †Joe Kennealy St. Maximilian Kolbe, priest

Jean Kennealy

8/15

5:00pm †Pauline Rousseau Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Pat Clark

8/16 9:30am †Marvin Martin Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Trish Degon-Piscopo

12:00pm Pro pópulo Vigésimo Domingo del

Tiempo Ordinario

miembros de St. Timothy

Mass Intentions

If you would like to have a family member or friend, living or deceased, remembered in a

Mass, please call the parish office and schedule a Mass. We will send the family or person (if living) a card with all the details of the date, time and celebrant, and who scheduled the

Mass.

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Parish Events….

Bicentennial Books are Still Available We Still have a few Bicentennial Books available for

purchase. The Price is only $35.00 which is a great price for what you are getting. The book has a short

biography on every parish in the Richmond Diocese. If you are interested, contact Pat Hirsch, our Bicentennial Liason 804-445-1559, or the parish office. Thank You

Saturday, August 8, 5:00pm Sunday, August 9, 9:30am

Domingo, 9 de agosto, 12:00Noon

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time As we open for in-person Mass, we ask that you

make the best decision for you and your family on the right time to return. Know that we will continue

live streaming Mass on our Facebook page at St. Timothy, Tappahannock, Va. Whether you are

attending Mass in-person or from home, we encourage you to please continue making your

offertory gifts online at https://www.givecentral.org/location/1137/event/25198, and

follow the steps.

Advertising in Your Parish Bulletin I am sure everyone has noticed the change in our

weekly parish bulletin. Our end goal of this project is to bring in a company who gets local businesses to

purchase adds and in turn they print our bulletin for us. We have not got that far yet so right now we are going

to allow local parishioner-owned businesses to advertise for free. If you are interested, email a

business card or logo to sttimothychurch@va.metrocast.net. We will put them in our weekly bulletin and plug your business until we

bring in the professional company!

Grant Received We are pleased to announce St. Timothy has been awarded $8,000 from the Society for

the Propagation of the Faith, and the Catholic Diocese of Richmond. We applied

for the Home Mission Grant so we could repair our badly damaged parking lot. We just completed the section in front of the administration building, in September we will pickup where we left off, hopefully

completing the project soon!

Poor Box We now have a poor box that is

located in the Commons. Monies collected will go into Parish

Charities to help our parishioners are local residents with their needs.

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Pilgrimage Passport “The Pilgrimage Passport - Historic Churches of the

Diocese of Richmond” are available. The passport highlights historic churches from all three vicariates and includes stamps to mark your visit to each location. The books cost $10 and may be ordered using the following

link: http://bit.ly/2020passport. I know you can’t visit the Churches now but coming soon the diocese will offer

Virtual visits to the historic churches in the Pilgrimage Passport, stay tuned for details. If you

would like one of these passports I will be glad to place an order, Contact me at 804 445 1559. Pat Hirsch,

Bicentennial Liaison.

Request from The Human Needs Chair The Human Needs Committee humbly requests your help and support in donating school supplies for the children of our Parish Family, our Community and

Area. Suggested items include pencils, pens, crayons, loose leaf paper, composition books and 1 1/2" and 2" binders. Boxes will be in the Commons to receive your

donations through this Wednesday, August 12. We will distribute the school supplies the weekend of August 15 -16. after all Masses. Whenever our

children return to school, when and how and where they go, they will need school supplies and we would like to help families prepare their children for a new

school year. We thank all of you for your care, concern and we are overwhelmed and humbled by all

you do for all God's people! God Bless!

For Your Information...

Please Remember To maintain the six feet social distancing, wear a

face mask, refrain from physical contact, and sanitize hands when entering and leaving the

Church. These few steps will keep you safe and help keep your families, friends and fellow

parishioners safe and healthy. Thank you!

Divine Mercy Cenacle Please join us in the Commons at

12:45pm, after the noon Mass on Tuesday, September 1 to pray the Divine

Mercy Chaplet, and learn about the revelations of Saint Faustina. This will be

Week Number 28.