November 23, 2014 Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe 1914-2014 St. Mary Catholic Church Korona, Florida MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR Dear Friends in Christ, In a Bible class, two men were called upon to recite the Twenty-Third Psalm. One was an accomplished speaker, trained in the techniques of speech and drama. He intoned the Psalm with great beauty and power. When he had finished, his audience applauded with enthusiasm and asked him to repeat the verses that they might again hear his wonderful rendition. Then the second man recited the same words, “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want ” But when he finished, not a sound came from his audience. Instead, the people sat quietly, in a deep mood of prayer and devotion. Then the first man rose and said, “I have a confession to make. The difference between what you have just heard from my friend and what you heard from me is that I know the Psalm; my friend knows the Shepherd.” The parable of the Last Judgment in today’s Gospel confronts us head-on with one of the greatest paradoxes of our faith. It is one which many of us have yet to grasp even though we have been members of the Church all our lives. To put it as simply as possible: the very best way to know and experience the presence of the Lord who is our Shepherd, the very best way to make the inward journey to God, is through the outward journey to others. Or, as one of the early Church Fathers put it centuries ago, “The prodigal son cannot fully experience the Father’s love until he has walked the Jericho Road with the Good Samaritan.” “I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.” Peace, Fr. Slawomir ST. MARY CHURCH – KORONA Thank you for being with us today! If you are a new parishioner, please introduce yourself to the priest or an usher and obtain a census card. We welcome you to join any of our ministries and activities and become an active member of the parish. PARISH COLLECTION SUMMARY Offertory $5,536. Building Fund $1,643. Thank you for your continued generosity. Pastor Father Slawomir Podsiedlik Carmelite Pastoral Assistants Father Joseph Zawada Father Artur Chojda Brother Patrick Gemmato Mass Times Friday Mass at 9:00AM Mother Church Eucharistic Adoration 9:30 to 11:30 PRAYER TO CHRIST THE KING Saturday at 4:00PM Sunday at 8:00AM and 9:30AM 11:30AM (Mass in Polish) Parish Staff Celebration of the Eucharist Karen Clark Frances Fillegar Donna Attisano Monday through Friday at 7:30 and 9:00AM Saturday at 9:00AM Office Hours Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:00AM to 3:00PM Baptisms and Marriages by appointment Confessions 30 minutes prior to Mass by appointment In an emergency, please call the Carmelite Fathers at 437-2910. At St. Joseph Monastery Jesus, May all nations declare Thee God and King; May they fall on their knees before Thee! May they throw down their vice, Open their hearts, And lift up their souls to adore Thee! Amen. November 22nd and 23rd EXERCISE CLASSES St. Mary Church Hall after all Masses this weekend Come join us on Pies, cakes, cookies, fudge, brownies Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. All kinds of good things to set out on your Thanksgiving dessert buffet!! Parish Center Any baked goods donated by members of the parish are greatly appreciated. Proceeds of the bake sale are used to support the charitable goals of the Saint Mary Women’s Club. St. Mary’s Religious Gift Shop St. Mary Knights of Columbus Many beautiful religious items are on display. Find something special for family and friends at Christmas: a crucifix for your children’s homes, rosaries for your grandchildren, sterling silver medals and chains, statues of favorite saints, Christmas creches, even coloring books to roll up into the little ones’ Christmas stockings. Browse before or after Masses this weekend. Volunteers are there to help you. NOVEMBER 2014 300 CLUB WINNERS #215 #277 #174 # 16 Pat Enright Flora Smith Warren Tobelmann Jody Hicks MASS 4:00PM 8:00AM 9:30AM 9:00AM 9:00AM 4:00PM 8:00AM 9:30AM Nov 22 Nov 23 Nov 23 Nov 27 Nov28 Nov 29 Nov 30 Nov 30 INTENTION REQUESTED BY †Tony and Carolyn Branca †Anthony Hirsch †Catherine, Harvey & Rita Perkins Mass on Thanksgiving Day † Ann Arrogo †Bonnie Christian †Iorio & Kiceina Deceased Families †Chris Capuano Dee Branca Mr. & Mrs. Bob Pape Donna Winge Terry Colon Betty Dunleavy Ron and Fran Kiceina Ray Capuano St. Mary Volunteer Annual Christmas Gathering We will celebrate the Holy Day of Obligation for the Immaculate Mary with Mass at 9:00 am, followed by a festive get-together with our volunteers. Please join us for a sing along with Fr. Slawomir and some breakfast treats provided by him and the staff to honor and thank you for all your time and talents throughout the year. St. Mary’s Christmas Giving Tree St. Mary’s Christmas Giving Tree is a special event in our parish. It is our intention that every needy child receives a gift on Christmas Day. The “Giving Tree” will remain in place until December 14th. At that time all the gifts will be distributed. Our giving tree includes a list from the Battered Women Center, St. Anne’s Pantry, Outreach and a small group of elderly from area Nursing Homes. FOR FIRST TIMERS: 1. Take a star/ball from the tree. It will have the gender, age and wish. 2. There is no limit to the number of stars/balls you may take. 3. Replace the star/ball with a red ball which is provided for you in the basket under the tree. 4. If you find that the item you chose is too expensive, either return it to the tree for another or replace the gift listed with a gift certificate within your budget. 5 . Return the gift with the star/ball attached (VERY IMPORTANT) to the package and place under the tree. Santa will do the rest. Our parish is such a special one and we know the Lord looks down on us and blesses any kindness given to the poor and needy. Thank you all in advance for your generosity at this most beautiful time of the year. For information, please call Kathy Hadden at (386) 864-7473 or (386) 338-4002. MASS DATE READER EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 4:00PM Nov 22 Renneth Sorhaindo M. Dennis, N. Nelson, C. Grynkiewicz 8:00AM Nov 23 Carmelina Gross Maureen Ford, Carol Maresca 9:30AM Nov 23 Lynda Friel Maria Kesselring, Barbara Bonichi 4:00PM Nov 29 Marguerite Benedict J. Loiselle, B. Klein, J. Hucik 8:00AM Nov 30 Mel Vevera Rich Adams, Claudia Nagle 9:30AM Nov 30 Douglass Smit h Chuck and Arlene Speiser Prayer for the Sick Members of our Community Father of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick members of our community. Amid mental and physical suffering, may they find consolation in your healing presence. Show your mercy as you close wounds and cure illness. May all find lasting health and deliverance. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Do you have a friend or relative undergoing a medical procedure, recuperating from an illness, or just in need of comfort? We provide shawls, coverlets and lap robes that have been prayerfully made by volunteers and blessed by our pastor, Father Slawomir. Readings for the Week of November 24 through November 30 Mon Sirach 51:1-8; Matthew 10:28-33 Tue Revelation 14:14-19; Luke 21:5-11 Wed Revelation 15:1-4; Luke 21:12-19 Thu 1 Kings 8:55-61; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Luke 1:39-55 Fri Revelation 20:1-4, 11-21:2; Luke 21:29-33 Sat Revelation 22:1-7; Luke 21:34-36 Sun Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:33-37