Our Weekly Bulletin

July 26, 2026

17^th Sunday of Ordinary Time

 

1 Kings 3:5, 7-12

Psalm 119

Romans 8:28-30

Matthew 13:44-52

 

Full readings here

 

Lecturas aqui

 

St. Andrew 9:00 am Mass

Lector: Ken

EMHC: Pauline, Roger, Cressida

Usher: Paul & Rock

Kitchen: Lori

Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise # 582

God's Holy Gifts # 348

Be Not Afraid # 439

Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign King # 722

Sacred Heart 11:30 am Mass

Lector: Gayla

EMHC: Karen, Joe

Sacristan: Ventrice

Lord of All Hopefulness # 553

Earthen Vessels # 547

 Be Not Afraid # 439

 A Rightful Place # 639

  

 

ALLELUIA

Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom.

 

ALLELUYA

Te doy gracias, Padre, Señor del cielo y de la tierra, porque has revelado los misterios del Reino

a la gente sencilla.

 

DATES TO KNOW

·         July 23 ~ P3 Steering Committee Meeting, 5 pm

·         July 26 ~ Kermes Food Fundraiser at Sacred Heart 12 – 5 pm ~ Buy Food & Support the Church

·         July 30 ~ Volunteers painting Social Hall at Sacred Heart

·         August 6 ~ P3 Steering Committee Meeting, 5 pm

·         August 18 ~ Finance Council Meeting, 5 pm

·         August 25 ~ Sacred Heart Parish Council Meeting, 6 pm

·         August 27-29 ~ Photography for Church Directory, Sacred Heart SCHEDULE YOUR SESSION

·         August 29 ~ 3:00 pm Town Hall for St. Andrew parishioners ~ MHU Fellowship Hall

·         August 30 ~ 2:30 pm Town Hall for parishioners at Sacred Heart

·         September 3-5 ~ Photography for Church Directory, St. Andrew SCHEDULE YOUR SESSION

 

FECHAS A CONOCER

·         23 de julio ~ Reunión del Comité Directivo P3, 17:00

·         26 de julio ~ Recaudación de fondos Kermes Food en Sacred Heart 12 – 17 h ~ Compra comida - Apoya a la Iglesia

·         30 de julio ~ Voluntarios pintando el Salón Social en Sacred Heart

 

SIGN UP THIS WEEK!

Get a free 8x10 portrait photo just for having your picture included in our new directory.

Sacred Heart photo shoots will be scheduled for August 27 to 29; St. Andrew on September 3 to 5.

Go to www.ucdir.com to schedule your session with the photographer. Click the big red button "photography session signup." Enter Church number and password. Select your time. First come, first scheduled, so don’t delay. We would love to have 100% participation!

(Sacred Heart: nc655, pw sacred; St. Andrew: nc654, pw andrew.)

Any questions? Contact Gayla or Kelly.

 

¡APÚNTATE ESTA SEMANA!

Consigue una foto retrato gratuita de 8x10 solo por incluir tu foto en nuestro nuevo directorio.

Las sesiones de fotos del Sagrado Corazón estarán programadas del 27 al 29 de agosto; San Andrés del 3 al 5 de septiembre.

Ve a www.ucdir.com para programar tu sesión con el fotógrafo. Haz clic en el gran botón rojo "sesión de fotografía inscrito". Introduce el número de la iglesia y la contraseña. Elige tu hora. Primero en llegar, primero en programar, así que no te retrases. ¡Nos encantaría tener una participación del 100%!

(Sagrado Corazón: nc655, pw sacred; San Andrés: nc654, pw andrew.)

¿Alguna pregunta? Contacta con Gayla o Kelly.

 

PASTORAL PARISH PLANNING

Both churches are working on the Pastoral Parish Plan, a process that helps us determine our goals, hopes, and outcomes for the parish over the next six years. In order to include the thoughts and ideas of all parishioners, we are hosting two town hall meetings—one at each church.

Saturday, August 29 at 3:00 pm for parishioners at St Andrew.

Sunday, August 30 at 2:30 pm for parishioners at Sacred Heart.

Please plan to join us for these important town hall meetings.

 

PLANIFICACIÓN PARROQUIAL PASTORAL

Ambas iglesias están trabajando en el Plan Parroquial Pastoral, un proceso que nos ayuda a determinar nuestros objetivos, esperanzas y resultados para la parroquia durante los próximos seis años. Para incluir los pensamientos e ideas de todos los feligreses, estamos organizando dos reuniones municipales, una en cada iglesia.

Sábado 29 de agosto a las 15:00 para los feligreses de St Andrew.

Domingo 30 de agosto a las 14:30 para los feligreses de Sacred Heart.

Por favor, planea unirte a nosotros en estas importantes reuniones ciudadanas.

 

SUPPORT RECONCILIATION HOUSE

Please donate these items this week.

2-lb bag of self-rising flour

Baked beans

Plastic grocery bags

 

APOYA LA CASA DE RECONCILIACIÓN

Por favor, dona estos artículos esta semana.

Bolsa de 2 libras de harina con levadura

Alubias horneadas

Bolsas de plástico para la compra

 

WOMEN’S STUDY GROUP

**Women from both churches are welcome. **

Meets weekly on Wednesday at 2 PM. We are doing a study of the Mysteries of the Rosary, beginning with The Sorrowful Mysteries

Contact Kelly or go to the rosary series website if you would like to join; this program is offered in both English and Spanish!

 

GRUPO DE ESTUDIO DE MUJERES

**Las mujeres de ambas iglesias son bienvenidas. **

Se reúne semanalmente los miércoles a las 14:00. Estamos comenzando un estudio sobre los Misterios del Rosario.

Comenzamos con Los Misterios Tristes

Contacta con Kelly o visita la web de la serie del rosario si quieres unirte; ¡este programa se ofrece tanto en inglés como en español!

 

SUPPORT ST. ANDREW FOOD MINISTRY

Thank you to all who donated this month!

Please donate these items this week.

Pop Tarts

Canned meat

SpaghettiOs with meatballs

 

APOYA EL MINISTERIO DE ALIMENTOS DE SAN ANDRÉS

¡Gracias a todos los que donaron este mes!

Por favor, dona estos artículos esta semana.

Pop Tarts

Carne enlatado

SpaghettiOs

 

2026 DSA

As of July 16:

St. Andrew has raised $8,991.00 of the $ 11,243.00 goal. There is a balance of $ 2,252.00.

Sacred Heart has raised $5,403.36 of the $ 8,147.00 goal. There is a balance of $ 2,743.64.

Remember, it takes time for those in Charlotte to count and credit recent donations.

 

2026 DSA

A fecha de 16 de julio:

St. Andrew ha recaudado $8.991,00 de los $11.243,00 objetivo. Hay un saldo de $2,252.00.

Sacred Heart ha recaudado $5.403,36 del objetivo de $8.147,00. Hay un saldo de $2,743,64.

Recuerda, los habitantes de Charlotte tardan en contar y dar crédito a las donaciones recientes.

 

EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS: Called. Formed. Sent.  

The 2026 Charlotte Eucharistic Congress is September 11 and 12. Mark your calendars today.

Come be energized by Bishop Michael Martin and other dynamic Catholic voices, experience one of the largest Eucharistic processions in the nation, and celebrate and deepen your faith.

Experience Jesus’ love, then share Him with a world longing for it.

The Parish will provide free transportation to Charlotte on Saturday.

Signups will begin soon.

 

CONGRESO EUCARÍSTICO: Llamó. Formados. Enviado. 

The 2026 Charlotte Eucharistic Congress is September 11 and 12. Mark your calendars today.

Come be energized by Bishop Michael Martin and other dynamic Catholic voices, experience one of the largest Eucharistic processions in the nation, and celebrate and deepen your faith.

Experience Jesus’ love, then share Him with a world longing for it.

The Parish will provide free transportation to Charlotte on Saturday.

Signups will begin soon.

OFFERTORY WEEK OF 7/19 ST ANDREW: $1,092 SACRED HEART: $1,317 For Venezuela: $1,750 7/28 Counters: Sharon & Jamie

 

25TH AND 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

If you were married in 1976 or 2001, you are invited to the annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at The Cathedral of St. Patrick. Mass begins at 2:00 p.m. and will be followed by a reception. Limit of 2 guests per couple. https://charlottediocese.org/event/wedding-anniversary-mass/

 

CELEBRACIÓN DEL 25º Y 50º ANIVERSARIO DE BODA

Si te casaste en 1976 o 2001, estás invitado a la misa anual del aniversario diocesano de bodas el domingo 11 de octubre de 2026 en la Catedral de San Patricio. La misa comienza a las 14:00 y será seguida por una recepción. Límite de 2 invitados por pareja. https://charlottediocese.org/event/wedding-anniversary-mass/

 

RETROUVAILLE MARRIAGE HELP

offers a welcoming and loving space to couples who have been living with the misery of a failing marriage. Retrouvaille offers hope: hope that it is not too late, hope of a different and better marriage. Retrouvaille helps couples to show each other mercy through the opportunities it provides to listen, to forgive, to be reconciled and to move into their futures believing that God loves them and with His help and their efforts, their marriages can be healed and restored. Retrouvaille provides help for marriage problems/difficulties/ crises. Inquire for yourself, a friend, or a relative.

 

For more information about an upcoming Retrouvaille Weekend program in Charlotte area on Oct 2nd-4th , 2026 for couples. Email: bill-lyn@helpourmarriage.org  or Call: 727-343-6701    

Website: www.HelpOurMarriage.org

 

ENRIQUECIMIENTO MATRIMONIAL

La parroquia de St. Eugene, Asheville, está ofreciendo un programa de Enriquecimiento Matrimonial en español para parejas hispanas que desean experimentar una relación más profunda y mejorada con su cónyuge.  Más información vendrá conforme la obtengamos de Tatiana.

 

FAITH FORMATION