St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 25, 2015 Our Parish Mission: We are a welcoming, loving, growing family called by Christ to share, experience, and celebrate God’s presence and loving redemption. Weekend Masses: Sat. 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm Sun. 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm (Noon) 2:00 pm Jan 18-April 19, 2015 Daily Masses: Mon. - Sat. 8:00 am Confessions: 3:15 pm Sat., 1st Fridays 7:30 am Eucharistic Exposition: Tues. 8:30-9:30 am, Fri. 8:30 am-3:00 pm 5323 E CR 462, Wildwood, FL 34785 Telephone (352)-330-0220 Fax (352) 748-6106 Web site—www.sumtercatholic.org E-mail—[email protected] Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Clergy Fr. Pedro (Peter) Puntal, Pastor …………….330-0220 Fr. Howard King, Retired Fr. Ron Oser, Retired Fr. Vitalis Ozokpor, Prison Chaplain Deacon Dana McCarthy …………………... 750-9875 Deacon Dan Miller ………………………... 753-1996 Deacon Byron Otradovec, T.O. Carm …….. 330-0775 Deacon Daniel Pallo ………………………..391-9338 Deacon Richard F. Radford, Ed.D.….............430-4634 Deacon Greg Senholzi ……………….……..350-6345 Deacon Joe Mador……………………...774-212-7496 Deacon Pius Gabriel Deacon Claude Curtin Deacon Frank Campione (retired) Parish Office Hours Mon.-Thur. 8:30-3:00 pm, Friday 8:30-12:00 noon Thank you for respecting these times. January 25, 2015 Parish Contacts Business Manager….………….……...Cindi Van Nostrand Accountant .……………….…...…….………. Lee Valente Office Manager…………………….…………Kelli Hezlep Administrative Assistant…………………Carmen Kreeger Receptionist……………….…...……….Joyce Prendergast Maintenance................................................John Desmarais Maintenance………………….……...……..Todd Besecker Maintenance………………………………...Jay Barrientes Maintenance………………………………….Jerry Rosine Director of Faith Formation……..Frank Webber 643-7017 Associate Director of Faith Formation….…....Linda Dykas Director of Liturgy Comm...Dn. Dana McCarthy 750-9875 Music / Choir Director.….…Dawn DiNome 646-236-9759 Outreach Ministry M,Tu,Th 10a-2p by appt. only…...... 689-0129 Food Pantry 210 Wonders St., Wildwood…….... 689-0129 Open: 2nd & 4th Fridays, 10a-12p Our Mother’s Attic Resale Shop……….…….…..689-0128 Hours: M-F 10-4, Sat 10-2 ... 115 S. Main St. (U.S.301), Wildwood Ministries, Club & Community Support Altar Servers ………….................Bob Rizzi 399-5041 & Paul Danis 750-0440 Bereavement Ministry of Consolation ….……Carmen Lopez-Aquino 751-7052 Building Committee ………………….…………..……...Frank Kosa 753-5849 Caring Neighbors Ministry ………….………………..Faith Vitolano 391-5187 Choir ……………………………………….……Dawn DiNome 646-236-9759 Council of Catholic Women…………………….………...Sue Miller 748-0015 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion …..............Jim Wilson 353-0465 Food Pantry …………………………..Betty Anne & Thom Horning 751-7034 Faith Formation ………………….………………...…Frank Webber 330-0220 Filipino Ministry………………………..…Merly Soliven-Lavengco 753-6086 Finance Committee…………….……………….............Jerry Rourke 751-3055 Knights of Columbus ………….……………………....Mike Grindel 753-4805 Library Helpers ……………….……………….……......Jane Nelson 751-4547 Ministers to the Sick ………….……………….………. Mary Wresh 748-3639 Money Counters ………………..……………….……..Lorna Powell 753-9470 New Parishioner Welcoming……………..………Jack Bambury 901-490-7666 Nursing Home Mass Helpers ……………..…….…..Crestina Vaught 751-4892 Office Helpers...………………….…..………………....Kelli Hezlep 330-0220 Our Mother’s Attic (resale shop) ……..………….…..Michael Leahy 689-0128 Outreach Ministry…..…………………..………….…...Sheila Duffy 430-3761 Readers…………………………………………...........Sally Thomas 751-4713 Respect Life……………………………………………Marge Farrell 430-1261 Sacristans…………………………………………......Carol Jakubiak 430-0923 SVDP Senior Singles Club………………………….Marlene Ferrero 753-2212 Soup Kitchen ….……………………………………..……….Audrey 750-2925 Spiritual Friendship Club ……….……………..….Mariagnes Moran 205-8966 Tech Group……..……………….……………………..Bob Carberry 259-1305 Ushers…………………………...………………....Gil Van Nostrand 430-0004 Sacraments Baptisms: Please ar r ange with the parish office to attend a seminar and schedule a baptism. Reconciliation: 3:15 pm Sat, 1st Fridays 7:30-8:00 am. Penance Services are held during Advent and Lent. Sacrament of the Sick: The Sacrament of the Sick (Anointing) is available after Mass and upon request. Communion brought to the Sick: Please call our Ministers to the Sick Coordinator. Marriage: Contact the Pastor a minimum of four months prior. Please refrain from wearing perfume or cologne to church, in consideration for those people with allergies or illnesses, especially those receiving chemotherapy, who cannot tolerate scents. Thank you! Church Calendar & Activities In Memory of Rudolph Esseck By Elsie Esseck To request Altar Flowers Please contact the Office at 330-0220 MASS SCHEDULE January 24-Feb. 1 CHURCH ACTIVITIES CALENDAR *For reservations, call the office: 330-0220. *ch=church; cp=choir practice; sh=social hall; m=ministry room; k=kitchen; conf=confessional; o=office; b=back office; library=l; hospitality=h; pl=parking lot; Saturday, January 24 - Saint Francis De Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Rosary 8:30-9a ch Reconciliation 3:15-3:45p ch Sunday, January 25 - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Faith Formation-Teen Ministry 6-8p sh Monday, January 26 - Saints Timothy and Titus, Bishops Rosary 8:30-9a ch Filipino Choir Practice 1-3p ch Tuesday, January 27 - Weekday Rosary 8:30-9a ch Holy Hour 8:30-9:30a ch St. Therese Lay Carmelites Mtg 10a-1:00p sh Nursing Home Mass Arbor Vil. 10a-12p offsite CCW Monthly Meeting 1-3p sh Wednesday, January 28 – Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church Rosary 8:30-9a ch Bible Study 8:45-9:45a cp Small Christian Community 8:45-11a sh Spiritual Friendship Club 3:00-5:00p sh Bible Study 6-7p cp Faith Formation 6:15-7:45p sh Thursday, January 29 - Weekday Rosary 8:30-9a ch Marian Servants 9:30a-1p cp Women of Grace Seminar 3:30-5:30p sh Music Rehearsal 4:30-6p cp Charismatic Prayer Group 6:30-9p sh Friday, January 30 - Weekday Rosary 8:30-9a ch Eucharistic Adoration 8:30a-3p ch Saturday, January 31 - Saint John Bosco, Priest Rosary 8:30-9a ch Reconciliation 3:15-3:45p ch Sunday, February 1 - Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Faith Formation-Teen Ministry 3-5p sh St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church Sat 8:00a 4:00p 6:00p Sun 8:00a 10:00a 12:00p 2:00p Mon 8:00a Tue 8:00a Wed 8:00a Thur 8:00a Fri 8:00a Sat 8:00a 4:00p 6:00p Sun 8:00a 10:00a 12:00p 2:00p Daily Mass Fr. Oser Fr. Puntal Fr. King Fr. King Fr. Puntal Fr. Puntal Daily Mass Daily Mass Daily Mass Daily Mass Fr. Puntal Fr. Oser Fr. Puntal Fr. Oser Fr. Baybay Fr. Baybay Fr. King Fr. King † Charles Fererro † Richard Yoho † Ernest Stadler Parishioners' Intentions † Geri McEachin † Joseph Szabo † Donald McCarvile † Suzanne Barry † Hickey Family † Suzanne Barry † Anthony Scalia † Avelino Cortes Colleen Nolan † Angela Jaskolka Laura Scanlon † Claudina Johnson † Geri McEachin † Michael Desbrow Parishioners' Intentions Off-site Mass Intentions Saturday, January 24 Sunday, January 25 Thursday, January 29 Saturday, January 31 Sunday, February 1 † † † † † † † † † Jill Smith Joaquin Velilla Adrian Chevres Louise Hogan Esther Lawson Rev Raphael Nwachukwv Florent Hughes Robert Russell Martin & Edna Sexton Weekly Readings 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-8a, 10; Mk 3:22-30 Tuesday: Heb 10:1-10; Ps 40:2, 4ab, 7-8a, 10, 11; Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: Heb 10:11-18; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: Heb 10:19-25; Ps 24:1-6; Mk 4:21-25 Friday: Heb 10:32-39; Ps 37:3-6, 23-24, 39-40; Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19; Lk 1:69-75; Mk 4:35-41 Sunday: Dt 18:15-20; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mk1:21-28 Monday: Prayer PRAYERGROUPS Emmanuel Charismatic Prayer Group: Meets each Thursday at 6:30 pm in the Social Hall. Everyone is invited to attend and experience the movement of the Holy Spirit, with song, praise & worship. For info call Marge DuBuc 248-255-6154 or Terry DeLucia 751-1762. Marian Servants of the Word Incarnate: Please contact Mary Jane Haggerty at 205-8182. Please visit our website at: www.marianservantsthevillages.org Small Christian Communities: Meets twice monthly with focus on the Gospel and exploring personal faith journeys through prayer, discussion and Christian fellowship. Information Night: 1/12/2015, St. Vincent Social Hall, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Please contact Connie Accurso at 750-3130. St. Therese Lay Carmelite Community: These lay Catholics belong to the Carmelite Order and follow the Rule of Carmel, living the Gospel and following the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Elijah. Formation is provided. Jackie Harig can be reached at 446-0445. If you are in need of the Anointing of the Sick or confessions at home, please call the office for a priest visit. Please pray for our ill parishioners: Please pray for our recently deceased: Vincent Capasso Anne Klonicke Michael Munch Rhonda Herbert Cheever Ralph Trondle Jim Reiner Carole Fuerst Erhard Oppenheimer Carol Pilz Peggy Fitzgerald Edna Bove Ora Levry Nora Zapata Charlie Buck Rita Pultorak Carol Lee Murray Terrie Hall Paul Smith Edward Fisk Dr. Benjamin Delgado Evelyn Sheffield Ted McCully Ken Menard Gwen Burke Benjamin Amsden John Manuel George Biocic Kenneth Kuper Paul Smith Sr. Holy Communion EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Tues: 8:30 am—9:30 am; Fri: 8:30 am—3:00 pm Please come and spend some quiet, prayerful time with the Lord. Adoration, Rosary, and Benediction following the 8 AM Mass Tuesday & Friday For info or to schedule an hour on Friday to spend with the Blessed Sacrament, please contact Gerry & Mary Jane Haggerty at 352-205-8182 or [email protected]. Walk-in adorers are welcome at any time. For the Homebound Our Ministers to the Sick bring the Eucharist to the homebound and those in care facilities who are not able to come to Mass. If you or a relative would like the Eucharist brought to your home or nursing home, please call our Ministry to the Sick Coordinator, Mary Wresh 748-3639. If you would like to serve the Lord by bringing Him to our homebound parishioners, please call Mary Wresh at 748-3639. Our Ministers to the Sick attend special training so they are confidently prepared and can focus on the Eucharist and our parishioner during their visit. At the Hospital When you or a loved one is in the hospital, please inform the staff at registration or later that you are Catholic and would like to be on the Catholic list so Chaplains and Ministers to the Sick know you are there and can visit you. Anointing of the Sick If you or a family member is in need of an anointing of the sick, please call the church office. Stewardship Attendance - January 10-11 2015 4:00 6:00 1,075 574 8:00 10:00 842 1,010 Noon Total 1,006 4,507 Weekend Collection - January 10-11 2015 Offertory Building Fund Diocesan Collection $29,749.01 $6,252.00 $3,324.25 Parking Update Our Catholic Appeal 2014 Please remember that our parish goal is $336,601. We have collected $321,395 which is 95.5% of our goal. We have 1,279 family participation which is 52.8% of our goal. Please consider contributing. Please note, there is a lag in updates from the Diocese. Once we have achieved our goal, the majority of additional funds will be returned to our parish to support our own local needs. This year, we will commit our parish over-goal dollars to the building fund. What is the Building Fund? Donations received in the second collection, “Building Fund,” are used to support the new church and furnishings, the expansion as well as the future building needs and renovations for our parish including but not limited to updating the infrastructure of the existing church and parking. Many thanks to those who regularly support the St. Vincent de Paul Building Fund. Parking Lot Paving - our building fund monies at work. We ask for your patience for the next 6-8 weeks, while the grassy area on the North side of the Church, is being paved. From January 18 - April 19 we have added an additional Mass on Sunday at 2:00 PM to help accommodate the reduced parking during the parking lot paving. Please review the diagram below. We are asking everyone to enter at the North side, and everyone exit at the South side of the property. Please always follow the deputies’ instructions. Please consider attending the 2:00 PM Mass. Thank you for your patience. Faith Formation Children’s Faith Formation Faith Formation classes for grades K-8 at 6:15pm, on Wednesdays. Our Teen Ministry Program (high school) will meet from 6-8pm, on Sundays. Friends are welcome. Liturgy of the Word for Children is ever y Sunday at the 10:00 am Mass. The Youth Ministry Program You Are Invited to TEEN FELLOWSHIP NIGHT EACH SUNDAY EVENING FROM 6 - 8 PM in the SVDP Social Hall! FOOD! FAITH! FELLOWSHIP! MUSIC! DISCUSSION! THIS WEEK: -“Life in the Sacraments –Penance – Time in the Desert ” Friends are Welcome ADULT FAITH FORMATION “SYMBOLON:” Part Two is in session and we are encountering God in the sacraments, and the moral life. The sessions are from 3-4:30pm. The remaining meetings will be on Tuesdays, Feb. 3, 10, 17, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 31, and Apr. 7. This Tuesday the third session is WALK THROUGH THE MASS: Exploring the Sacred Liturgy. All ar e welcome! Catholics Returning Home Program offer s an oppor tunity for those who have been away from the church to renew their Catholic Faith and learn how the Church has changed over the years. We begin our next six session program on Sunday, Feb. 15, 3:30-5pm and will meet on consecutive Sundays. For more information call or email Deacon Dan Pallo, 391-9338 or [email protected]. Bible Study meets each Wednesday, at 8:45 am and again at 6 pm in the Choir Practice Room in the church. All are welcome! SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES (SCC): Our faith-sharing groups focus on the Gospel for the following weekend and on exploring personal faith journeys. Any questions please call WOMEN OF GRACE: A Catholic Study for Women Thursdays, 3:30 to 5:30 pm January 29 through March 26, 2015 Learn how you can embrace your gift of authentic femininity and dignity as a daughter of God. Based on Johnnette Benkovic’s book, Full of Grace, Women and the Abundant Life. In this 9 week foundational study you will explore prayer, Sacred Scripture, Church documents and teachings, the Catechism, the lives of women saints and the example of our Blessed Mother. You’ll become better equipped to fulfill your call and mission as a Woman of Grace in the world today. Facilitator: Nancy Elhajj, For mor e infor mation, contact 609-263-1558 or [email protected] Titles of Our Blessed Mother Did you know that Our Lady is a common title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary? It usually followed by some special designation associated with a place, a devotion, or some service rendered by her. One such event in the 17th century, had two Spanish friars traveling to Rome to ask the Pope to approve their new order. During a storm on the way, they took shelter in a cave where they found a statue of Our Lady holding the baby Jesus in her arms. After no one claimed it they took it with them hoping the Blessed Mother would help them get approval for their order. Pope Paul V was so impressed with their story, he approved their order, blessed the statue and christened it “Our Lady of Good Success”. Here at St. Vincent de Paul we have several statues of Our Lady. One in the new church and there are several in what is now the parish hall. Our Lady of Good Success, Our Lady of Guadalupe, and the Madonna Della Strada are located in the social hall. The statue in the church is also a larger statue of the Madonna Della Strada. January 22 is the Day of Prayer for the Protection of Unborn Children. Please pray this prayer for those children: Father we thank you for your marvelous gift; you have allowed us to share in your divine parenthood. During this time of waiting, we ask you to protect and nurture these first mysterious stirrings of life. May our child come safely into the light of the world and to the new birth of baptism. Mother of God, we entrust our child to your loving heart. Amen. “The WORD among us” for February is available in the narthex. Suggested donation is $2.00. Director of Faith Formation: Frank Webber, 352-643-7017 or [email protected] Assoc. Dir. of Faith Formation: Linda Dykas, 352-643-7018 or [email protected] Parish Happenings Sacred Silence Please utilize the Narthex for talking and reserve the church for reflection and prayer. A warm welcome to our newly registered parishioners. We are pleased to have you worshipping with us. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Show Your Gratitude for Our Beloved Sisters and Religious Order Priests and Brothers Bishop John Noonan invites you to a celebration of faith to honor and celebrate the women and men who have chosen God above all things and given their entire lives in service of Christ and his body, the Church. Participate in World Day for Consecrated Life on January 31, 2015 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, 8300 Vineland Avenue, Orlando. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop John Noonan at 11:00 a.m. A reception will follow. All of Christ’s faithful are encouraged to join in this blessed celebration…. families, young adults, students, apostolic movements, parish, school, diocesan staff, individuals of all ages and ethnicities — the entire Body of Christ! For more information, visit www.orlandodiocese.org/ ministries-offices/consecrated-life. Frank & Marjorie Bisognano Steve & Denice Bova Bob & Jo Delprete Lucille Imperatrice Bill & Rose Flaherty Bob & Diane Hammer Mike & Rosie O’Neill Tom Stefaniak William & Lillian Teutemacher Paul & Trudy Verciglio The search is on!!! The Fifth Annual Longest Married Couple Project in the U.S as well as each of the 50 states and territories has started. If you know a couple with a long marriage, please nominate them for this honor. This annual search is sponsored by Worldwide Marriage Encounter. More information can be found at wwme.org. Passion & Purpose With Matthew Kelly February 7, 2015 9AM – 1:30PM. Our Lives Change When Our Habits Change. --- Add more meaning to your life --Attend this event. We have books in our parish library written by Matthew Kelly. Please come see the selection. Purchase Your Tickets Thursday Jan. 29 from 10-12 Noon in the Social hall or online at www.DynamicCatholic.com. Parish Happenings Hymnal Dedication Intentions We are pleased to offer to the Parish an opportunity to dedicate one or more of these hymnals, in honor of, or in memory of a loved one. A $25.00 donation per hymnal will provide one dedication intention, which will be affixed to the inside front cover of the hymnals. The hymnal will then be placed in the Church for use by the parish. If you are interested in dedicating one or more hymnals, please pick up an order form in the vestibule / Narthex and return to the parish office along with your payment. CCW News CCW welcomes returning visitors to our parish! Watch the Bulletin for activities and events of our ministry! Tuesday, Jan. 27 is the next monthly meeting in the Social Hall at 1:30 pm. We will celebrating CCW's 30th year at St. Vincent de Paul. Bring a friend! Our collection this month will be snacks for the nurses and caregivers at hospice. Jan 31/Feb 1"Souper-Bowl" collection after all Masses for the Wildwood soup kitchen. The Knights of Columbus Council 13300 meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month in the church social hall. Visiting Brother Knights and transfers are welcome. For information on becoming a Knight, transferring your membership to our council or activating an inactive status, please contact Mike Grindel, 753-4805. OUR MOTHER’S ATTIC Resale shop benefiting the Soup Kitchen, Food Pantry and local Outreach programs. Hours: Mon-Fri 10am - 4pm; Sat 10am -2pm. Drop-offs should be made 1 hour prior to closing. For pick up of large items, please call 689-0128. Location: 115 S. Main Street (Rt. 301) in downtown Wildwood. The shop is a small, cream-colored building located two stores north of “The Red Door” store and across from “Kuhn Chiropractic.” Non-clothing Donations: Furniture, home décor, kitchen items, children’s items, linens, etc. “Help Us Help Others with Donations or Purchases” We are called to heal the broken, to be hope for the poor. we are called to feed the hungry, at our door. David Haas, Song of the Body of Christ OUTREACH AND FOOD PANTRY We are grateful for our volunteers donating their time and expertise at the pantry, Outreach, and Our Mother's Attic, as well as parishioners and groups who donate to our parish charities. Your time, donations, and compassion assist the poor and hungry who come to us for help. Our offices and pantry are located at San Pedro Maldonado Mission Church in downtown Wildwood. This location is good for people who can walk from their neighborhood to seek help. It is also near the Presbyterian Church, the location of the Wildwood Soup Kitchen. The office is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 10am. for clients seeking help with their finances. Personal assistance volunteers need the time with clients to discuss the problems, seek solutions, and provide financial assistance once a year, if necessary. Appointments are provided for each client. The pantry distributes food the second and fourth Friday of the month at 10 am. Clients are interviewed for their needs prior to their receiving food. Many volunteers work at various jobs to get the food to where it is needed. Food is brought to the church, sorted, shelved, and inventoried. Often, food needs to be purchased prior to distribution. There is a need for our pantry in the area. Volunteers as well as parishioners try to follow the example of Christ, St. Vincent de Paul, and Mother Teresa when working with disenfranchised people in our area. "We are the hands of Christ reach out to those in need; go make a difference in this world." Food Pantry Requests items include the following; beef stew, canned fruits & vegetables, jelly, potato (boxed or canned), powdered milk, tomato sauce or diced tomato, tuna and chicken “helper”, crackers and cookies. Laundry detergent, soap, and paper products are also appreciated. Please remember that out of date and opened food cannot be distributed. Parish Happenings and Around the Diocese Donor Substantiation Tax Letter I would like a tax letter for the contributions that I have made by offertory envelope, building envelope or credit card in 2014. Name: ______________________________________ Email: ______________________________________ Phone: ______________________________________ Address: ____________________________________ ____________________________________________ Please cut this form out and place the form in either the collection basket or in the “Comments Box” in the Narthex. If you have provided the church office with an email address, we will send your tax letter in this manner. Be sure that [email protected] is added to your email contacts to ensure that the email does not get sent to the junk or spam folders. Thank you for your generosity! *Parishioners who requested tax letters last year will automatically receive a tax letter this year. Tax letters and emails will be sent at the end of January. SVDP Senior Singles Club Monday, February 9, 2015, 6 p.m dinner at Orange Blossom Hills CC, 1542 Water Tower Circle, Lady Lake, limited to 40 attendees. Reservations by phone or email to Sandy, 751-4561 or [email protected]. Any questions regarding this information, please contact Marlene 753-1957 Respect Life Prayer Group Gathering Please come pray with us at the Ocala Women’s Center, 108 SW Pine Ave, in Ocala. We will be praying to help mothers who are contemplating abortion to make the right decision. Each Saturday at 10:00 a.m. a group of Prayer Warriors gather to pray in front of the clinic. The St. Vincent de Paul parish will be represented on the 2nd Saturday of each month. We will be leaving the church parking lot about 9:00 a.m. If you wish to volunteer with this group or have any questions, please call Marge Farrell at (352)-430-1261. Come Pray for our Troops at Veterans Park A prayer group for our troops meets every Thursday at 8:00 a.m. at Veterans' Memorial Park in Spanish Springs. The group has been meeting for 8 years, and the main purpose is so the people don't forget our soldiers. The names of any soldiers who have lost their life in the past week are read. Then a list is read of approximately 150 men and women who are now overseas and at home. Then the group says prayers for the safety of the soldiers and their families. At the end, we sing a patriotic song. After the meeting there is a fellowship breakfast at TooJays in Spanish Springs. Everyone is welcome. It is only 20-30 minutes of your time. The troops need to be remembered; they give us so much. For information call Tom or Barbara Troisi at (352) 430-0175 Have you Received your Envelopes? Envelopes are mailed to your home on a monthly basis. If you are an envelope user, you should have received your envelopes for February. If not, please contact the church office. ~~We thank you all for the comments and suggestions.~~ Please read the following updates on some of the suggestions. When will we purchase an Organ? - With the many items needed for the par ish (i.e. paving, social hall r econfiguration) the organ will be prioritized in years to come. Why are the bulletins handed out after Mass? - Befor e and dur ing Mass is a time for r eflection and pr ayer . Where do we put the Food Pantry Contributions? - Please place your food pantr y contr ibutions in the new wood bins, with crosses on the lid, at the back of the Narthex. Where is the Library? - The Libr ar y is in the par ish social hall in the for mer Sacr isty. Libr ar y books can be returned there. Free books are located in the Narthex bookshelf. Why are seating sections blocked off? - Pew sections ar e blocked off to assist in the distr ibution of the Eucharist in a reverent and organized manner. The seating in the Narthex will be utilized, once the church is full. Where is the Poor Box? - The poor box is in the Nar thex inside the stone column. It is the wood encasement that has an opening for donations. A new sign was added marking the location. Where is the Lost & Found? - Dur ing the week please call the chur ch office to inquir e about the Lost & Found. On the weekends it is in the vesting sacristy. Please ask an Usher for assistance. Thank you for your continued support and suggestions. AROUND THE DIOCESE Parish Happenings and Around the Diocese The Lazarus Free Medical Clinic is open Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please call for appointment 352-748-4567. It is located at 210 Wonders St. in Wildwood. Abierta Los Martes Y Jueves. Por favor llamar al numero 352-748-4567 para una cita. St. Timothy's Gift Shop -The Villages, Lady Lake St. Timothy's Gift Shop has had a "FACE-LIFT" and we look like a brand new Shop!! Our Gift Shop is overflowing with lots of lovely NEW things for ALL occasions. Come in early to see and get the best selection or just to look around for that special something. Hours: Tuesday thru Friday 9am to 12:00pm Saturday before & after 4:00pm mass Sunday after 7, 9 & 11:00am mass We look forward to seeing each and every one of you. Any questions please call Pat Crowdis-Gift Shop Coordinator (352) 259-7822. Cancer Support Group meets the first Wednesday of each month @ 9:30am @ St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, Parish Hall, Rm. 3. This is a non-denominational group and all cancer patients, survivors, care-givers and friends are welcome. For additional information, please call Dr. Hector Morales 430-2120, Michele Brady 566-7160 or Betty Anderson 7534068. "The Toast of Tampa” Sweet Adeline chorus (women's barbershop) will perform at the New Covenant Methodist church on Sunday, February 8, 2015 at 6:00 pm. This is a dynamic, 120+ a capella group reaching new heights in musical artistry (3rd place International winners last year in Hawaii)--where musical excellence, fun, and inspiration ignite voices in harmony!! Tickets ($15) will be available only through The Villages Box Offices beginning on December 18. Please join us for an outstanding evening of wonderful entertainment." St. Jude Catholic Church is sponsoring a 12-day pilgrimage to Italy which includes a general audience with Pope Francis, April 13-24, 2015. $3,995/person. www.unitourscom/client/FrSaadeItalyPilgrimagepdf. A flyer with travel information is available from St. Jude’s Parish Office. “Saints and Miracles Italy Pilgrimage” departs from the Orlando International Airport. St. Mark’s Church is sponsoring a trip to Southern Italy & Sicily - The dates are April 17-30, 2015, 14 days, $4,899 from Orlando. Father Sebastian will be accompanying the group; price includes tour, sightseeing, RT International Airfare; Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner, and much more. For information or to register, contact: Becky & Joe Krupski, 352-750-6970 or 800-684-1142. Saints of Spain Tour: June 11-21, 2015 Contact Fr. Hoyer at 954-854-0079 or the tour agency at 1-800-242-4122. To Donate Clothing: Organizations in need of lightweight clothing include: St. Timothy’s St. Vincent de Paul Society in Lady Lake 4th Thur. from 7-11am 753-0989, St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Leesburg, 787-3388, and St. Theresa in Belleview, 245-0650. Diocese of Orlando News Rachel's Vineyard: Offer s r etr eats for any woman or man who has struggled with the emotional and spiritual pain of abortion. For information contact [email protected] or 407-246-4819. Airport Mass Times: at Orlando International AirportSunday at 8:15 am & noon and Holy Days at noon. The chapel is behind security for Gates 1-59. Mass attendees must have a boarding pass. Bishop Noonan opens Twitter account: Bishop Noonan believes we are called to put technology to good use by sharing the Good News. To follow Bishop Noonan on Twitter, search his handle @BishopNoonan on www.twitter.com. Vatican YouTube site: www.youtube.com/vatican. Natural Family Planning: The Diocese of Orlando Office of Family Life and Pastoral Care invites you to learn more about Natural Family Planning (NFP). Please visit www.orlandodiocese.org/flo-natural-family-planning for information. Join Catholic Charities: A var iety of volunteer oppor tunities are available for all ages and interests. During our 50th anniversary year, all service performed contributes to our 50,000 Hours of Service Challenge. Visit www.cflcc.org/volunteer or call 888-658-2828. Catholic Community Television: Networ k br oadcasting from Central Florida on Sundays: Brighthouse channel 19, Comcast channel 17, Direct TV & Dish, channel 45. EWTN Sunday Mass, 8 am & 12 pm: Comcast channel 243, Direct TV channel 370, Prism channel 562. The CatholicTV Network, America’s Catholic Television Network, is now available to cable and satellite providers in our area. Visit GetCatholicTV.com for more information. St. Vincent de Paul Society of Orlando Vehicle Donation Program - Accepting used vehicles. For information, please visit www.svdpusacars.com or call 1-800-3228284. All donations are tax deductible. Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet - If anyone is interested in praying the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet please contact Joanne La Neve at (352) 391-1921. Married Couples -Why not welcome 2015 with a renewed zest for your relationship. The next Diocese of Orlando Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend will be held in Orlando from February 20-February 22nd, Deadline: February 1. For more infortmation or to register contact John/ Jeanny Busacca 407-529-8782 or wwme.org. You will be glad you did!! The Rialto Theater has created a Facebook page exclusively for faith-based movies. Visit them at www.facebook.com/faithbasedfilms. Advertiser of the Week Blue Moon Ranch We appreciate the advertisers in our bulletin.
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