Bulletin - St. Vincent de Paul Parish

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
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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
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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.
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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.