Saint Ann
Catholic Community
1311 Robinson Drive
P.O. Box #1285
Haines City, FL 33845
Church Office: 863-422-4370
FAX: 863-421-2522
WEBSITE: www.stannhc.org
PASTORAL
STAFF
PASTORAL STAFF
The Dedication of the Lantern Basilica
Fr.
W.W.
Mitchell
-Pastor
Fr.Robert
Robert
Mitchell
-Pastor
[email protected]
Dedicación de la Basílica Letrán
[email protected]
Fr.
Pawel
Pazdzioch
-Assoc.
Pastor
Fr. Frank Lobo, PhD —
[email protected]
Parochial Vicar
November 9, 2014
9 de Noviembre de 2014
[email protected]
Sr
Sr.Josie
JosieCanevari,
Canevari,O.S.F.
O.S.F.
Director
of
Religious
Director of Religious Education
Education
863-438-2700
863-438-2700
[email protected]
[email protected]
Deacon Hector Colón
Deacon
Deacon Hector
OrestesColón
Hernández
Deacon
Robert Demming
Deacon Fernando
“Fred” Molina
Deacon
José Ramos
[email protected]
Deacon José Ramos
Business
Manager
- Lupe
Jimenez
Music Director
- Bob
Macar
[email protected]
Business Manager - Lupe Jimenez
Secretary
- Michelle Wieber
[email protected]
[email protected]
Office Support—Luz Gonzalez
[email protected]
Maintenance
Supervisor—Tom
Smith
Office Support
- Michelle Wieber
863-419-1935
[email protected]
Maintenance Supervisor—Tom Smith
MASS SCHEDULE
863-419-1935
Monday—Friday 9:00 AM Eng.
SaturdayMASS SCHEDULE
8:30 AM Eng.
Vigil
Mass
for
Sun.
4:00
Monday—Saturday 9:00 PM
AM Eng.
Eng.
Sunday
8:00
AM
Vigil Mass for Sun. 4:00 PM Eng.
Eng.
10:00
Sunday
7:30 AM
AM Eng.
Eng.
12:00
PMEng.
Sp.
10:00 AM
7:00PM
PMSp.
Sp.
12:00
HOLY DAYS: As announced.
7:00 PM Sp.
CONFESSIONS:
HOLY DAYS: As announced.
Spanish
CONFESSIONS:
Sunday:
11:30
AM –11:50AM
In English
and
Spanish
English
Fridays at 6:00, Saturday at 3:00 pm
Saturday: 3:00 PM –3:45
PM
Reconciliación—Español
e Inglés
Viernes: 6:00 pm, Sábado: 3:00 pm
Sacramental Preparation Info
Sacramental Preparation Information
Contact the Church Office.
Contact
the Church
Office.
Preparación
Sacramental
Preparación
ComunícateSacramental
con la oficina
Comunícate con la Oficina Parroquial
parroquial
St. Vincent
VincentdedePaul:
Paul: 863-419-4819
419-4819
St.
WELCOME. Thank you for joining us today!
Bienvenidos. ¡Gracias por acompañarnos!
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November 9, 2014
St. John Who?
This weekend we are celebrating the ‘Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John
Lateran.’ Actually that should be “St. John ON the Lateran,” referring to the fact that
the Basilica is built on the Lateran Hill in Rome. So what’s the big deal? St. Ann is
celebrating 30 years since the building of our beautiful church, but we don’t expect the
whole diocese to drop everything to join in the celebrations. So what makes St. John
Lateran so special?
The Basilica was dedicated on this day in 324 - that’s one thousand six hundred and
ninety years ago! But that’s not what makes it stand out. What makes it stand out is the
fact that it is the cathedral church of the Pope. Most of us think of St. Peter’s as being the Pope’s church, but in fact as
Bishop of Rome (which is the basis of his position as Pope) his Cathedral, his Church of which he is the pastor, (as Bishop
John is pastor of St. James in Orlando,) is this Basilica of St. John.
Obviously the building we see today wasn’t built 1,690 years ago! The current building was constructed in 1646 by Pope
Innocent X and one of his successors, Pope Clement XII had an inscription put on it which explains our connection with the
Basilica and why we celebrate it even though we are more than 5,000 miles away. The inscription reads: “Omnium ecclesiarum Urbis et Orbis mater et caput,” which means: “the mother and head of all Churches in the City (Rome) and the
World.”
One of principal functions of the Holy Father as Pope is to be center of unity for the Church - what the Pope believes and
teaches is what the Church believes and teaches. This is what Jesus meant when he said to Peter “You are Peter and upon
this Rock I will build my Church.” (Mt. 16.18) Elsewhere Jesus says, “However, I have prayed for you (Peter) that your
faith won’t fail. When you have returned, strengthen your brothers and sisters.” (Lk. 22.32) Through the office of Pope,
we believe that the Lord continues to guide and strengthen His Church. When we celebrate the dedication of the “pope’s
Church” what we are celebrating is that we are united to one another through the teaching and guiding function that the
Bishop of Rome performs for the universal Church.
Far from being an irrelevance, this weekend’s celebration reaffirms our unity as the Body of Christ - the people Jesus has
called together to witness to His Resurrection and to invite all God’s children to enter into the joy that the Father has prepared for us.
Fr. Robert.
READY TO SERVE THE LORD ALWAYS.
Many people, when they hear that they have to be vigilant and prepared for the coming of
the Lord, they think that they have to be ready for death, so that it does not take them by surprise
and ignorant. There is much more to it than this. We must learn to meet the Lord now in the various ways in which He comes to us: as our companion on the way of life, in our neighbors, in our
prayer, in the celebration of the Eucharist. All these different ways will prepare us for the final encounter.
Some people think that their time is not yet come. The truth, is that no one knows. And thanks be to God,
nobody knows when is the time for our death. Only God knows the day and time, the place and the way to end
our existence here on earth. When He calls us we hope to be prepared to go to him. But this is not complicated,
the difference is that we may complicate it a bit. Let's see. Each day has enough problems of its own, so we must
live intensely every day with its challenges and gifts and taking advantage of their challenges and gifts to live
each moment well and to make our own the wisdom that each way of life brings us. God does not leave us alone
and He is with us in our dying and our living. Ask the Lord for the grace to be attentive to His continued presence
among us and to be ready when He decides to call us into his presence.
I give thanks to God and to the bishops of San Cristobal and of Orlando, for allowing us to have the presence
of the Father Rogelio Landeta in our Parish during the past three weeks. Fr. Rogelio with his simplicity, joyfulness, spirit of service, has experienced a very short pastoral experience in Central Florida showing that faith is
alive and well in Hispanics and Anglos and in the midst of this simple, humble, hardworking and loyal people, the Church continues to spread the seed of faith in a world that cries
out for the courage of witnesses such as Father Rogelio who left the comfort and warmth of
his country, his Church and his family to share with us the of his priesthood. Saint Ann’s is
also now his home and God may bless him for his spiritual contribution to the whole of
Saint Ann´s community in Haines City. Fr. Frank
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November 9, 2014
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL
In today’s Gospel, Jesus challenges us to ‘stay
awake’ by taking time to seriously look at ourselves,
the priorities of our lives and how we are growing
spiritually.
Ask yourself ‘What would Jesus Christ do?”
Could you afford to make a donation of food or
money to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul for those
who are suffering?
Or could you buy gifts for a child on our Angel Tree?
Perhaps you could work with a friend or two to purchase gifts for a child.
Light up your life! As days get shorter, it’s
helpful to remember the importance of light. Light
helps growth and vision. In light of certain information, you can make better decisions; with a
light heart, you can rejoice in others’ good news.
“Live as children of light,” Saint Paul wrote. That
means being free enough to see and be seen by
others, being humble enough to free others
through forgiveness, and being aware enough to
live with gratitude for all you’ve been given. In
essence, it means living a life befitting eternal
life—a life that’s a light to the world.
The Columbiettes again are offering you the opportunity to
order “Keep Christ in Christmas“ Cards from their catalogue. You can get a catalogue in the Narthex. Orders are due
by November 23rd to insure they arrive in time for Christmas
mailings.
ADORATION of the BLESSED SACRAMENT: There is Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 9:30 a.m. on Friday with benediction at 5:45 PM.
HAVE YOU REGISTERED TO BECOME A
MEMBER OF ST. ANN CATHOLIC CHURCH?
DO YOU WANT DONATION ENVELOPES?
In order to have contribution envelopes, you must register.
In order to register you must request a registration card
from any Usher or from the Church Office .After filling it
out, please put it in the collection basket at Mass or turn in
to the Church Office. You may also register on-line. Automatic monthly mail service normally takes 1 to 2 months
but the Church Office will send out your first month’s
package upon receiving your registration request. If you
have any questions, please feel free to call the Church Office.
Welcome to St. Ann, your friendly community
that enjoys photographing special events, especially visitors. Pictures are free, if
sent out as an email. Printed copies are available
upon request, $2 each for a 5x7. If we missed you
before Mass, see us in the Narthex following Mass.
Volunteers are needed, call Jacquie Menard, at 863422-1063, leave a message or email: [email protected] . We are accepting all empty ink and toner cartridges for reward points to defer the
cost of ink. Please drop them off at the Religious Store.
We welcome you into our
Community of faith. For
information regarding
RCIA please call the Faith
Formation Office and
speak to Sr. Josie.
If you have baptized your child at
Saint Ann and not received a
Baptismal Certificate, please
come by the Church Office and
pick it up.
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, November 8th, 2014
9:00 AM
+Sandr a Hlad Giesting
4:00 PM
+Amilvia Gallon
Sunday, November 9th, 2014
7:30 AM
+Aggie Stieber
10:00 AM
+Charles Step
12:00 PM
Intenciones de Rodr igo Castillo Posadas
7:00 PM
Por los fieles de la Parroquia
Monday, November 10th, 2014
9:00 AM
+Clair e Gilber t
Tuesday, November 11th, 2014
9:00 AM
+Ann Keating Bisceglia
Wednesday, November 12th, 2014
9:00 AM
+Memorial Mass Association
Thursday, November 13th, 2014
9:00 AM
+J uan Cuenca
Friday, November 14th, 2014
9:00 AM
+Sinfor iano Mir les
Saturday, November 15th, 2014
9:00 AM
+J esus Or r ego
4:00 PM
+Donna Smith
Sunday, November 10th, 2014
7:30 AM
+James Burke
10:00 AM
+Santo Car los
12:00 PM
+Victor Dominguez
7:00 PM
Por los fieles de la Parroquia
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If you have questions involving an Annulment, please
make an appointment with Carolina Breton who is the Regional Advocate for the Diocese of Orlando’s Tribunal.
Call 863-646-3556 ext. #101.
Carolina will address the congregation about the Marriage
Annulments process during the 7:30 and 10:00 AM Masses on
November 23rd. She will be available for questions after
mass. For more information call 863-646-3556 x 101 or write
to [email protected]
MINISTERS TO THE SICK : Ministers to the
Sick share the Word and mystery of Christ's presence in Holy Communion with members who are
physically unable to attend our Eucharistic celebration.
St. Ann ministers embrace those who are unable to be present
in the Eucharistic celebration. It is our community privilege to
share the word and nourishment of the Sacrament with all it's
members. If you or a loved one are in need of the Sacrament
please call Cathy Grossmann at 299-3452.
When entering Winter Haven Hospital, and wish the parish to
be notified, please call the parish office at 422-4370.
November 9, 2014
50-50: M./M Artie Grossman won the 50/50 for
a total of $130.00 and donated it all to St. Vincent
de Paul. Please remember: it takes $2.00 to play.
If you don’t have a 50/50 envelope, you may get
one from the Narthex.
The Altar & Rosary Society would like some help
laundering the towels and purificators used at Mass. Volunteers would only be responsible for one month at a
The Haines City Knights of Columbus
Business Meetings ar e on the 2nd
Tuesday of the month @ 7:30 PM.
Council Social: 4th Tuesday of the
month @ 6:30 PM. All Knights & family are welcome at the Social. BINGO is
every Monday & Thursday starting at 12:30 PM. For
more info, call Roger Werckman.@ 863-956-5123.
“WALK FOR THE POOR”
NEW TRAINING: If you would like to become a Minister to
the Sick or Extraordinary Minister the next training will be December 13, at St Joseph parish, in Winter Haven. Please call
Cathy, to register at 863-299-3452.
WITH THE SUPPORT OF PARISHIONERS
OUR FAITH FORMATION STUDENTS
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF
HOLY COMMUNION: All EM’s
should sign in 15 minutes prior to Mass
so that we can get coverage if needed.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE: All ministers
are now mandated for a period of (5) five years, so if you are
not new and those who have just been mandated or will next
month, your next mandate will be in 2018.
If you are looking for a better way to serve the Lord, then
become an EMHC!!
VINCENTIANS, WE RAISED
LECTORS: “Come Holy Spir it, into my
mind and my heart as I read these Sacred
Scriptures. Inspire me with your grace to
proclaim this Living Word with sincerity and
reverence.” If you are interested in becoming
a lector, please call Ann Wolber at 407-433-8048.
The flowers around the
Altar are in loving
memory of Robert Riggs.
AND A TEAM EFFORT BY ALL
$6,075.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS AND
FOR WALKING WITH US.
We have placed a book in the Narthex
where you can write the names of those
who may be sick and for whom you
wish us to pray. At Mass we will pray
for "for those who have asked us for our prayers, especially
those in our intention book." You can neatly write names into
the book right up to the start of Mass and the book will be carried to the altar. Please pray for the sick in our Parish who
have asked for our prayers.
The Columbiettes would
like to say thank you for all
the baby bottles that have
been returned. If you have
not returned yours, please
do so as soon as possible.
Your generosity is much
appreciated.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & FAITH FORMATION
Dear Parents, Again, “Thank You” for your great support in
helping to keep our students safe. The teachers and I are
grateful that “PLAN C” IS WORKING SO WELL. We are also
very happy that now that you deliver and pick-up your child/
children it gives us the opportunity to see you each week and
speak to you. “THANK YOU” to WALMART for their generous donation of the ham and roast beef subs and potato chips
for our Teacher’s Meeting on Saturday, November 1st. We are
deeply grateful for their generosity and also, a special
“THANK YOU’ to Mary Felix for coordinating this project.
All parents or designated adults that are responsible for the
delivery and pick-up of our students will park in the parking
lot in FRONT OF THE CHURCH and then walk with their
child/children to the classroom. You will sign your child in and
when you return to pick-up your child, you will need to sign
your child out and your child will walk with you to your car.
Parents may not park in front of the Fr. Carlos building.
PARKING IN FRONT OF THE FATHER CARLOS BUILDING
IS FOR TEACHERS ONLY.
If you have not paid Tuition, you may do so on the Saturdays
that you drop off your child/children.
Please call 863-438-2700, BEFORE coming to make sure
that I am really in the Office as some days I have meetings,
etc., and am not in the Office.
Thank you and God Bless you,
Sr. Josie
The Charismatic Prayer Group meets every
Wednesday morning after the 9:00 AM Mass in the
Fr. Carlos Building. Come join us!
November 9 is Florida Catholic Sunday. As you
strive to live your faith, let the stories in the Florida
Catholic serve as an educational and inspirational
guide. Let us walk with you as you explore your faith.
Prayerfully consider subscribing to the newspaper or
offering a loved one a gift subscription. Print edition is
available for home delivery; e-Edition is available for
PCs and tablets, including iPads. Subscribe online at
www.thefloridacatholic.org or call toll free 1-888275-9953.
Dear Parishioners:
I am asking that everyone continue to give at the level that
they did this time last year. This is what our budget is based
on and it’s vital that we stick to it. Thank you again for your
continued generosity. Catholic Charities……$4,994.00
This week 11-2 & 3, 2013 last year…..$13,452.36
This week 11–1 & 2, 2014 this year …$14,965.70
Difference: + $1,513.34
November 9, 2014
Flowers for the Altar: Flower Fund
Did you realize that there are only 34
weeks of Ordinary Time? These are
periods when we need your help. We
are looking for 34 families or parishioners who would be willing to support the altar arrangement each week. A $50 donation once a year from each
family would ensure we can dress the altar respectfully
each week. Perhaps you would like to memorialize a
loved one or celebrate an anniversary or birthday. Please
contact the church office if you would like to support this
effort. Thank you, Tammy Higgins, Art and Environment.
THE PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
will meet every Wednesday to make teddy bears, chemo hats and prayer shawls.
We are so grateful for the many skeins of
yarn for our shawls and chemo hats and
material for the teddy bears that we have
received from our Church members..
Thank you so much. If you know of someone needing a prayer
shawl because of poor health or who have lost a loved one,
please come see us on Wednesday mornings in the Fr. Anderson Building or call the Church Office at 422-4370.
PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS
MINISTRY NEEDS YOUR HELP! Ar e
you celebrating a birthday, wedding anniversary, a baptism or other occasion in the next
few months? Why not consider spiritually
making your day extra special by volunteering to bring the Gifts to Father during the
offertory. It will mean extra joy for you and
your day and it will help us immensely. Please contact Mary Jo to
volunteer for the 4 o'clock Mass @299-5590, Joyce Crane for the
7:30 AM @419-1200, Joyce Greenwood for the 10 AM Mass
@956-4548 or feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] , please add "Gift Givers" to the subject
line and be sure and tell us what date and Mass time you are requesting. You may also talk to any Usher who will forward the
request to us.
Prelude to the Holiday Concert Paul Todd and featuring Paul Todd, Jr. Concert coming to St. Ann Catholic
Church at 1265 Robinson Drive, Haines City in the Church
at 3:00 PM on Sunday, November 30th, 2014..
Renown musicians Paul Todd and Paul Todd, Jr. will return
to Haines City to offer a holiday concert including original
works, Christian favorites, patriotic tunes and Broadway
classics on the Sunday after Thanksgiving.
Tickets are $15.00 for General Admission with first comefirst served seating.
For more information, please call Patty Homjak at (863)
438-4892. Tickets are available in the Church Office.
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FAITH FORMATION
Dear Parents, Again, “Thank You” for your great support in
helping to keep our students safe. The teachers and I are
grateful that “PLAN C” IS WORKING SO WELL. We are also
very happy that now that you deliver and pick-up your child/
children it gives us the opportunity to see you each week and
speak to you. “THANK YOU” TO WALMART FOR THEIR
GENEROUS DONATION OF THE HAM AND ROAST BEEF
SUBS AND POTATO CHIPS FOR OUR TEACHERS’ MEETING, SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1ST. WE ARE DEEPLY GRATEFUL FOR THEIR GENEROSITY ALSO, A SPECIAL “THANK
YOU” TO MARY FELIX FOR COORDINATING THIS PROJECT.
All parents or designated adults that are responsible for the
delivery and pick-up of our students will park in the parking
lot in FRONT OF THE CHURCH and then walk with their
child/children to the classroom. You will sign your child in and
when you return to pick-up your child, you will need to sign
your child out and your child will walk with you to your car.
Parents may not park in front of the Fr. Carlos building.
PARKING IN FRONT OF THE FATHER CARLOS BUILDING
IS FOR TEACHERS ONLY.
If you have not paid Tuition, you may do so on the Saturdays
that you drop off your child/children.
PLEASE CALL , 863-438-2700, BEFORE COMING TO MAKE
SURE THAT I AM REALLY IN THE OFFICE AS SOME DAYS
I HAVE MEETINGS, ETC. AND AM NOT IN THE OFFICE.
THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU,
Sister Josie
The Charismatic Prayer Group meets every
Wednesday morning after the 9:00 AM Mass in the
Fr. Carlos Building.
Come join us!
November 9 is Florida Catholic Sunday. As you
strive to live your faith, let the stories in the Florida
Catholic serve as an educational and inspirational
guide. Let us walk with you as you explore your faith.
Prayerfully consider subscribing to the newspaper or
offering a loved one a gift subscription. Print edition is
available for home delivery; e-Edition is available for
PCs and tablets, including iPads. Subscribe online at
www.thefloridacatholic.org or call toll free 1-888275-9953.
Dear Parishioners:
I am asking that everyone continue to give at the level that
they did this time last year. This is what our budget is based
on and it’s vital that we stick to it. Thank you again for your
continued generosity. Catholic Charities: $4,994.00
This week 11-2 & 3, 2013 last year…..$13,452.36
This week 11–1 & 2, 2014 this year.....$14,965.70
Difference: + $1,513.34
Thank you! Fr. Robert
November 9, 2014
Flowers for the Altar: Flower Fund
Did you realize that there are only 34
weeks of Ordinary Time? These are
periods when we need your help. We
are looking for 34 families or parishioners who would be willing to support the altar arrangement each week. A $50 donation once a year from each
family would ensure we can dress the altar respectfully
each week. Perhaps you would like to memorialize a
loved one or celebrate an anniversary or birthday. Please
contact the church office if you would like to support this
effort. Thank you, Tammy Higgins, Art and Environment.
THE PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
will meet every Wednesday to make teddy bears, chemo hats and prayer shawls.
We are so grateful for the many skeins of
yarn for our shawls and chemo hats and
material for the teddy bears that we have
received from our Church members..
Thank you so much. If you know of someone needing a prayer
shawl because of poor health or who have lost a loved one,
please come see us on Wednesday mornings in the Fr. Anderson Building or call the Church Office at 422-4370.
PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS
MINISTRY NEEDS YOUR HELP! Ar e
you celebrating a birthday, wedding anniversary, a baptism or other occasion in the next
few months? Why not consider spiritually
making your day extra special by volunteering to bring the Gifts to Father during the
offertory. It will mean extra joy for you and
your day and it will help us immensely. Please contact Mary Jo to
volunteer for the 4 o'clock Mass @299-5590, Joyce Crane for the
7:30 AM @419-1200, Joyce Greenwood for the 10 AM Mass
@956-4548 or feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] , please add "Gift Givers" to the subject
line and be sure and tell us what date and Mass time you are requesting. You may also talk to any Usher who will forward the
request to us.
Prelude to the Holiday Concert Paul Todd and featuring Paul Todd, Jr. Concert coming to St. Ann Catholic
Church at 1265 Robinson Drive, Haines City in the Church
at 3:00 PM on Sunday, November 30th, 2014..
Renown musicians Paul Todd and Paul Todd, Jr. will return
to Haines City to offer a holiday concert including original
works, Christian favorites, patriotic tunes and Broadway
classics on the Sunday after Thanksgiving.
Tickets are $15.00 for General Admission with first comefirst served seating.
For more information, please call Patty Homjak at (863)
438-4892. Tickets are available in the Church Office.
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9 de Noviembre de 2014
SAN JUAN DE LETRAN ¿QUIÉN?
Este fin de semana se celebra la 'Fiesta de la Dedicación de la Basílica de San Juan de
Letrán. "En realidad eso debería ser" St. Juan en la Lateranense ", en referencia al hecho de
que la basílica está construida sobre la colina de Letrán en Roma. Entonces, ¿cuál es el
problema? Santa Ana está celebrando 30 años desde la construcción de nuestra hermosa
iglesia, pero no esperamos que toda la diócesis pueda dejar todo para unirse a las celebraciones. Entonces, ¿qué hace que San Juan de Letrán sea tan especial?
La Basílica fue dedicado el día de hoy en el año 324 - que es de hace ya mil seiscientos
noventa años! Pero eso no es lo que hace que se destaque. Lo que la hace destacarse es el hecho de que es la iglesia catedral
del Papa. La mayoría de nosotros piensa en San Pedro como la iglesia del Papa, pero, de hecho, como Obispo de Roma
(que es la base de su posición como el Papa) su Iglesia Catedral, de la que es el pastor, (como el obispo John es pastor de
Santiago en Orlando,) es esta basílica de San Juan de Letrán.
Obviamente, el edificio que vemos hoy no fue construida hace 1.690 años! El edificio actual fue construido en 1646
por el Papa Inocencio X y uno de sus sucesores, el Papa Clemente XII tenía una inscripción que colocó en ella lo que explica nuestra conexión con la Basílica y por qué lo celebramos a pesar de que son más de 5.000 kilómetros de distancia. La
inscripción dice: "Omnium Ecclesiarum Urbis et Orbis mater et caput", que significa: "Madre y cabeza de todas las iglesias
de la ciudad de Roma y del mundo"
Una de las funciones principales del Santo Padre como Papa es ser centro de unidad de la Iglesia - lo que el Papa cree
y enseña es lo que la Iglesia cree y enseña. Esto es lo que Jesús quiso decir cuando dijo a Pedro: "Tú eres Pedro y sobre
esta piedra edificaré mi Iglesia." (Mt. 16,18) En otro lugar Jesús dice: "Sin embargo, yo he rogado por ti (Pedro) que tu fe
no decaiga. Cuando yo haya vuelto, confirma a tus hermanos y hermanas. "(Lc 22,32) A través de la oficina del Papa,
creemos que el Señor sigue guiando y fortalecer su Iglesia. Cuando celebramos la dedicación de la "Iglesia del Papa" lo
que estamos celebrando es que estamos unidos unos con otros católicos del mundo a través de la enseñanza y la función de
guíar que el Obispo de Roma lleva a cabo para la Iglesia universal.
Lejos de ser una irrelevancia, la celebración de este fin de semana reafirma nuestra unidad como el Cuerpo de Cristo la gente que Jesús ha convocado a dar testimonio de su resurrección y de invitar a todos los hijos de Dios para entrar en la
alegría que el Padre ha preparado para nosotros. P. Robert.
DISPUESTOS A SERVIR AL SEÑOR SIEMPRE.
Muchos hombres y mujeres, cuando oyen que tienen que estar vigilantes y dispuestos
para la venida del Señor, piensan que tienen que estar listos para la muerte, para que no
los tome ignorantes y por sorpresa. Esto significa que hay mucho más todavía. Tenemos
que aprender a encontrar al Señor ahora en las diversas formas en que viene a nosotros:
como nuestro compañero en el camino de la vida, en nuestro prójimo, en nuestra oración,
en la celebración de la eucaristía. Todas estas formas nos prepararán para el encuentro final.
Algunas personas piensan que su hora aún no está por llegar. La verdad es que esto no lo sabe nadie. Y
menos mal que nadie lo sabe. Solo Dios conoce el día y la hora, el lugar y la forma como terminara nuestra existencia aquí en la tierra. Cuando Él nos llame esteraremos estar preparados para ir a su encuentro. Pero esto
no es algo complicado, la diferencia es que quizá nosotros lo complicamos un poco. Veamos. A cada día le basta
su afán, por lo tanto debemos vivir intensamente cada día disfrutando de sus desafíos y regalos, así, tendremos
la oportunidad de vivir el momento correctamente tomando ventaja de sus riquezas y apropiándonos del
conocimiento que cada vivencia nos deja. Dios no nos deja solos y Él está con nosotros en el morir y en el vivir.
Pidamos al Señor la gracia de estar atentos a su constante presencia entre nosotros.
Le doy gracias a Dios y a los Obispos de San Cristóbal y de Orlando por habernos permitido contar con la
presencia del Padre Rogelio Landeta, quien con su sencillez, alegría, disposición y espíritu de servicio a podido
vivir una cortísima experiencia pastoral en la Florida Central evidenciando que la fe está
viva en los hispanos y en los estadounidenses y que en medio de esta gente sencilla, humilde, trabajadora y fiel, la iglesia sigue extendiendo la semilla de la fe en medio de un
mundo que clama la valentía de testigos como el Padre Rogelio que abandonando la comodidad y calidez de su país, de su iglesia y de su familia. Ahora Santa Ana también es su
casa y que Dios le bendiga por su aporte espiritual a toda la comunidad Santanense de
Haines City.
Fr. Frank
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SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL
Muchísimas Gracias!
Gracias al apoyo de los feligreses, los estudiantes de formación de fe y el esfuerzo de todos los
voluntarios, la Sociedad de San Vicente recaudo
$6,075.00 en la caminata de los pobres. Agradecemos a
todos los que contribuyeron con sus donaciones y caminaron con nosotros.
En evangelio de hoy Jesús nos reta “a mantenerse despiertos” para que miremos seriamente las prioridades
en nuestras vidas y para ver como esta nuestro crecimiento espiritual. Pregúntese “"¿Qué haría Jesucristo?"
¿Puede usted hacer una donación de alimentos o dinero a
la sociedad de St. Vicente de Paul para los necesitados?
¿O puede usted comprar un regalo para un niño del Árbol del Ángel? Tal vez usted podría ponerse de acuerdo
con un amigo o dos para comprar un regalo a un niño/a
esta Navidad.
El próximo fin de semana el Árbol del Ángel estará expuesto en el Nártex. El árbol contiene las tarjetas con la
información de los niños y los regalos que desean para
navidad. Le animamos a coger una tarjeta y a que ore
por el niño/a que usted “adoptara” esta navidad. Si usted
quiere comprar regalos para un niño, pero no se puede ir
de compras, por favor llame a Kathy al 863-422-5138
(Inglés) o Carmen al 863-424-5585 (español). Gracias
9 de Noviembre de 2014
Formación de Fe:
Una vez más, "Gracias" a los Padres de familia por el
apoyo y la ayuda que nos han brindado en el procedimiento de la salida de los estudiantes. La seguridad de
nuestros estudiantes es nuestra prioridad. Los maestros
y yo estamos contentos porque el nuevo sistema está
funcionando muy bien. También nos da mucho placer
tener la oportunidad de verles y conversar con usted
cuando recoge a sus niños. “GRACIAS" a Wal-Mart
por donar el Jamón, los sándwiches de carne asada y las
papitas para el almuerzo de los maestros de la reunión
del pasado Sábado, 1 de Noviembre. Muchísima gracias
a María Félix por coordinar este proyecto.
Todos los padres o adultos designados que son responsables de recoger y dejar a los estudiantes deben ESTACIONARSE FRENTE A LA IGLESIA y caminar el
niño/a al salón de clase. Usted firmará a la entrada y a la
salida de su niño/a y caminara con él/ella a su vehículo.
Los padres de familia no pueden estacionarse frente al
edificio del Padre Carlos. Esta área está designada para los maestros. Si usted no ha pagado la cuota de la
matrícula, puede hacerlo el sábado antes o después de
dejar su niño/a en clase. Mis horas de oficina son: Lunes, Martes, Miércoles de 9:00 a.m. POR FAVOR,
llame a mi oficina antes de venir para asegurarse que
estoy disponible.
Que Dios continúe bendiciéndole a usted y su familia.
Sr. Josie
Vivir para bendecir a prójimo.
Dios promete multiplicarle a usted todo de nuevo cuando usted ayuda a su prójimo.
Dios tiene un plan específico para cada una de nuestras
vidas. Su plan consiste en tocar otras personas con su
amor, misericordia y compasión. Pídale al Señor que le
muestre como usted puede compartir su amor con los
demás, dando su tiempo, sus talentos y su recurso.
A la comunidad de Santa Ana le
gusta fotografiar eventos especiales. Las copias de impresión son por pedido.
Costo: $ 2 por cada 5 x 7 o gratis si se envían por
correo electrónico. Para mas información me
pueden llamar al 863-422-1063 o enviar un correo electrónico [email protected].
¿Deseas renovar tu relación matrimonial, y conocerse
mas profundamente, entonces regale un fin de semana a
tu matrimonio? Te invitamos a que participes en la experiencia del encuentro matrimonial Mundial 7 de Noviembre de 2014. Para mas información contactar a Tomas y Mercedes Díaz, 4067-219-1389.
Carolina Bretón hablará sobre las anulaciones matrimoniales en la Misa el 9 de noviembre a las 7:00
pm. Ella también estará disponible para preguntas
después de misa. Para más información llamar al
863-646-3556 x 101 o escribir a
[email protected]
ATTENCION: Favor de no olvidar y dejar una donación cuando encienda una vela en la torre.
No permitan que los niños jueguen dentro de la torre.