St. James Cathedral - St. James Catholic Cathedral

St. James Cathedral
215 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando FL 3280
www.stjamesorlando.org
Phone: 407-422-2005—Fax: 407-422-2009
August 21 2016
Bishop of Orlando
Most Reverend John Noonan
Rector:
Reverend John McCormick
Parochial Vicars:
Rev. Serge Pardo
Rev. Martin Nguyen
Deacons:
David Gray , Carlos Sola &
Patrick McAvoy
School Principal:
Dawn Helwig
ALMIGHTY GOD, A YANKEE AT HEART?
When George Steinbrenner was alive, the Yankees could spend money as they
pleased. Big players, big contracts, big money! On Friday, August 12, A-Rod probably
played his last major league game with New York. ESPN says he asked to play third
base one last time as he finishes at home, but manager Joe Gerardi said no. The office
upstairs probably said no. Me? He has been a spoiled rich man all these years, why not
one more day? Ricky Gervais, who I think is a comedian, is quoted as saying that fame
and infamy are the same. Tom Verducci, in an article, quotes from Ludwig Tieck: “He
is not dead who departs from life with a high and noble fame; but, he is dead, even while
living, whose brow is branded with infamy.” I have never been a consultant of anything.
Consultants are, I believe, people who fly first class, stay at the Trump tower, smoke
cigars and attend a board meeting once a year. This is probably not right so, there you
are. Well, A-Rod is going to earn his $20M+ as a consultant, mentor or some made up
job in the organization. He sued Major League Baseball and the Yankees, was kicked out
for a year on suspension for illegal substance use and now he is a mentor to the younger
players! Really? Pope Francis has got to be thrilled. What better poster child for the
Year of Mercy? Now I know that Our Lord was serious about carrying the lost sheep
on his shoulders! For those of you enjoying the gymnastics and swimming at the
Olympics and the amazing feat that the human body can achieve and endure, remind
yourself of the admonition of Saint Paul: This is what a person can do for a perishable
prize, we should all feel challenged to at least do likewise for what is eternal. So after
another slice of pizza and the three hours of Olympic coverage on the sofa, remind
yourself that Heaven is the goal and
I
must save my soul. As to A-Rod,
leave the guy alone and let him enjoy
the beaches and the clubs of Miami.
God, after all in this Year of Mercy,
may have made his choice.
God bless,
Fr. John
OUTREACH LOVE
Outreach Love, a tutoring and
mentoring group, is looking
for people who want to save
the world one kid at a
time. We have those kids in
our program; they live right down the street. Now
we need you. Each of you has a talent to bring to
our program. The requirements are simple, but
important: We ask that you be able to commit three
hours to tutoring a child every other Saturday
morning during the school year and that you have a
desire to make a difference in that child’s life. If you
can do these two things, then you are just the
person we need. For more information, please stop
in the atrium after Masses on August 27 & 28 or
contact Roz at 407-342-0029.
Please remember in your prayers
our parishioners who are ill,
Travis Lee, Clarita Grace,
Corrie Burkley, Dr. Robert Serros
Journey Into Faith
Are you feeling called
to Christ? Are you in
need of Baptism? The
RCIA program begins
Sunday, September
18. Registration is
required. For more information, call Steve at
407-422-2005 ext. 123 or email
sbucklin@stjamesorlando.org.
SOAR YOUTH MINISTRY
Saints On A Road 7th-12th grade students
Saturday September 10 ROCK THE
UNIVERSE! A night of soul-stirring songs
from Christian music’s hottest stars,
alongside awesome rides and attractions at
Universal Studios. Tickets are $90 and
include admission and a fast pass. Annual passes are
blacked out. Tickets without a fast pass are $65.
RSVP to nwebb@stjamesorlando.org by August 26.
Sunday, September 25 SOAR KICK-OFF! Save
the date!
Follow us on Instagram at sjcsoar
PARISH BREAKFAST
Our Knights of Columbus will be serving a tasty
family breakfast following all morning Masses on
Sunday, August 28. Make plans to share in the
timeless ministry of “hearty breakfast” with fellow
parishioners while enjoying scrambled eggs, sausage,
pancakes, bacon, juice and coffee all for just $5.00.
Please bring a donation for JMJ Life Center. They are
in need of diapers, wipes and Good Start formula.
Back To School Special
St. James Council #12402 will be offering a free
pancake breakfast to all K-12 students with at
least one paying adult. Join us!
CHILDREN & YOUTH CHOIRS
REGISTER NOW
St. James Cathedral is now
accepting registrations for
boys and girls entering
grades 1st – 4th for the
Children’s Choir, and those
entering grades 5th and up
for Jubilate Youth Choir.
The Choirs sing approximately once per month and
lead the singing at Mass. In addition to preparing the
music for Mass at their weekly rehearsals, the
Children and Youth Choirs use the curriculum of the
world-renowned Royal School of Church Music,
whose purpose is to foster good choral and
individual singing. The students have the option to
earn achievement medals as they follow RSCM’s
Curriculum. You can find the registration in the
Parish Office or online.
BE A DONUT ANGEL!
We are looking for
parishioners who would be
willing to assist with
Coffee and Donuts. If
you are able to offer just
one Sunday per month, please email
Steve at sbucklin@stjamesorlando.org
On Love, Commitment and Family
Presentation and Discussion – Part 4
Family in Crisis and Same-Sex Union
By Fr. Martin Nguyen
All young adults (ages 21-40) are welcome
Wednesday, August 24 in the Social Hall
Refreshments begin @ 7 PM
Stewardship
A Way Of Life For A Grateful Disciple
“For behold, some are last who will be first and some are first
who will be last.”
Luke 13:30
Our standards in our society are so different from
God’s standards. We often rate or rank people by
what they have, how powerful they are or how
successful they are. Jesus reminds us that God will
not judge us by the same earthly standards.
Stewardship August 13 & 14 $27,763.43
For your convenience, electronic fund transfers and credit
card giving is available at stjamesorlando.org.
Thank you for placing God first!
Fr. Andy O’Reilly, C.PP.S. will preach our Parish
Mission: “The Holy Year of Mercy” on September
12, 13 and 14 from 6:30 - 8:15 PM. As we celebrate
the Holy Year of Mercy proclaimed by Pope Francis,
rediscover how faith enables you to face everyday life
with the strength that comes from the unconditional
love of God.
Dinner will be provided at 6:30 PM in the Social Hall
prior to the mission. The mission will take place in the
Cathedral. Each evening is family focused, and we
encourage families to experience and engage in our
mission together. Limited child care is available with
registration, for children ages 2-6. Information and
registration is available on our website. If you have
questions or would like to assist, email
mission16@stjamesorlando.org.
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, August 22
7:00 AM Kevin Nguyen †
12:10 PM Giving Thanks for Guardian Angels
Tuesday, August 23
7:00 AM
12:10 PM Bill Ashton †
Wednesday, August 24
7:00 AM
12:10 PM Ken Giessuebel †
Thursday, August 25
7:00 AM Frances Cillo †
12:10 PM D.A. Gildner †
Friday, August 26
7:00 AM Aurea G. Exconde †
12:10 PM Dulce Foyo †
Saturday, August 27
8:00 AM Maria Begona Cid †
4:00 PM Joseph & Mary Bowman †
Sunday, August 28
7:30 AM Priscilla Ajo
9:00 AM Bill & Elaine O’Donnell †
10:30 AM Maria Begona Cid †
12:15 PM Cesar Augusto Romero †
5:00 PM Lawrence Mager †
Ms. Cordone, of MTV’s comedy The Inbetweeners, & Joshua Glenn
Wilson Jazz Trio will be performing a mix of pop and jazz standards
for a very enjoyable evening of music.
The membership Dinner is a complimentary dinner and show for new and renewed FOMM
members. You can join FOMM or renew your membership at stjamesorlando.org/ministries-2/
fomm-friends-of-the-music-ministry/ or send in the application and a check made payable to
FOMM to St. James Cathedral 215 N. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801.
BACK TO SCHOOL
SAVE THESE DATES!
FOOD TRUCK NIGHT – Save the date
Thursday, September 15! PPA will
sponsor a Back to School Food Truck
Night from 5:30-8:30 PM at the school.
Come reconnect with friends and families and enjoy
some delicious food from various food trucks. Bring
your kids, neighbors and friends to this admission-free,
family-friendly event!
The 28th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT will
be held on Friday, October 14 at the Historic
Dubsdread Golf Course. This wonderful day of
community building includes: breakfast, golf, poker,
silent auction, raffle and lunch. More information on
sponsorships, donations and registration can be found
at stjcs.com or contact Ana at 407-841-4432, ext. 151.
Learn more about our Cathedral School at www.stjcs.com.
505 East Ridgewood Street, Orlando, FL 32803
407-841-4432
Diocesan Retreat for Women
Discover your vocation during the Come and See
retreat for single Catholic women (ages 30-55). The
mission fields of Florida need committed laborers on
fire with the mercy and love of Christ!
When: Saturday, September 10, 9AM – 2 PM
Contact: Sr. Kathleen Power, SSJ to register at 904610-9228 or kpower@orlandodiocese.org.
At a recent meeting
downtown, Catholic men
of Irish birth or descent
decided to organize a
local chapter of the AOH. If you are Irish-born or
of Irish descent and an active Roman Catholic, the
Ancient Order of Hibernians could be just the
organization for you. In addition to new men, we
are looking for brothers who currently belong to
divisions elsewhere or whose membership has
lapsed. Now is your chance to become a charter
member of this new development. For more
information, contact Patrick at 352-391-5291 or
aohvillages@embarqmail.com.
MASS SCHEDULE
Vigil (Saturday) 4 PM, Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:15 PM (Spanish),
5 PM, 6:30 PM (Kreyole)
Weekdays: 7 AM, 12:10 PM Saturdays: 8 AM
Confessions: Monday-Friday: 11:30 AM Saturdays: 3 PM, Spanish: Sunday, 11:45 AM
Adoration and Exposition: Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM-noon Pro-life Holy Hour Wednesday 6 PM
Dios Omnipotente, ¿Yankee de corazón?
Cuando George Steinbrenner estaba vivo, los
Yankees podían gastar dinero como les pareciera.
¡Grandes jugadores, grandes contratos, mucho
dinero! El viernes, 12 de agosto, A-ROD
probablemente jugó su último juego de grandes
ligas con New York. ESPN dice que él pidió jugar
tercera base una última vez al terminar en casa
pero el manager Joe Gerardi dijo que no. La
oficina dijo que no. ¿Yo? Él ha sido un rico
malcriado todos estos años, así que por qué no un
día más. Ricky Gervais, quien yo creo que es
comediante, fue citado diciendo que la fama y la
infamia son lo mismo. Tom Verducci en un
artículo cita a Ludwig Tieck: “No está muerto
quien deja esta vida con mucha y noble fama; pero
sí está muerto, aun si vive, quien cuya frente se
marca de infamia”. Nunca he sido consultor de
nada. Creo que los consultores son personas que
viajan en primera clase, se alojan en la Trump
Tower, fuman cigarros y asisten a reuniones de la
junta una vez al año. Esto probablemente no está
bien así que ya ven. Bueno, A-Rod va a ganar sus
más de $20 millones como consultor, mentor o
algún otro trabajo inventado en la organización. Él
demandó a las Grandes Ligas y a los Yankees, ¡fue
suspendido por un año por uso de substancias
ilegales y ahora es mentor de los jugadores
menores! ¿De verdad? El Papa Francisco tiene que
estar encantado. ¿Qué mejor afiche para el Año de
la Misericordia? Ahora sé que el Señor habla en
serio cuando se refiere a cargar a las ovejas
perdidas en sus hombros. Para aquellos de ustedes
que disfrutan de la gimnasia y la natación en las
Olimpiadas y las maravillas que el cuerpo humano
puede lograr, recuerde la advertencia de San Pablo:
esto es lo que una persona puede hacer por un
premio perecedero, todos debemos sentirnos
desafiados para hacer por lo menos lo mismo por
lo que es eterno. Así que después de otro pedazo
de pizza y las tres horas de juegos Olímpicos
sentados en el sofá, acuérdese que el Cielo es la
meta y que debo salvar mi alma. En cuanto AROD, dejen al hombre tranquilo y dejen que
disfrute las playas y los clubes de Miami. Dios,
después de todo este Año de la Misericordia,
quizás haya tomado su decisión.
Dios los bendiga, Padre John
¿QUE DEBE HACER EL VOTANTE CATOLICO?
Los fieles católicos son
urgidos a escoger sus
líderes políticos basados
en sus principios, no en
la afiliación partidista o
interés personal. Esta
participación debe ser
influida por las
convicciones morales de conciencias bien formadas y
enfocada en la dignidad de cada ser humano, la
búsqueda del bien común, y la protección de los
débiles y vulnerables. La Conferencia de Obispos
Católicos de la Florida, para asistir a los feligreses que
quieren conocer la posición de candidatos políticos
sobre temas claves, ha encuestado aquellos
postulándose para el congreso y la legislatura estatal.
Para ver como los candidatos, que aparecerán en la
papeleta de la Elección Primaria de agosto 30/
Elección General de noviembre 8, respondieron al
cuestionario, visite: www.flaccb.org/2016-electioncandidates. División de Elecciones y Fechas de los
plazos son los siguientes. Supervisores del Condado
de Elecciones pueden ofrecer fechas adicionales a
principios de voto a los 15 días de las elecciones (15 de
agosto/ 24 de octubre). Más información acerca de
nuestra responsabilidad política como católicos en:
www.faithfulcitizenship.org.
TIENE TALENTO MUSICAL?
El Coro Hispano de la
catedral vuelve a cantar en
la misa dominical el 28 de
agosto a las 12:15.
Queremos invitar a los
que tienen talento musical a formar parte del coro.
Los ensayos son solamente el segundo jueves y el
cuarto jueves del mes. El primer ensayo será el 25 de
Agosto en el salón del coro que se encuentra en el
piso más bajo del edificio de las oficinas. Si quiere
asistir, llame por favor a la Directora, la Sra.
Elizabeth Jennings, al 407-461-7510; o si prefiere
puede hablar con ella inmediatamente después de la
misa. Cantemos al Señor un cantico nuevo!
Corresponsabilidad una forma de vida para un
discípulo agradecido
Colecta: 14 de agosto……$1,974.16
¡Gracias por colocar a Dios primero!