St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church Our Parish Mission

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
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)
Confessions:
3:15 pm Sat.,
1st Fridays 7:30-8:00 am
Daily Masses:
Mon. - Sat. 8:00 am
Eucharistic Exposition:
Tues. 8:30-9:30 am, Fri. 8:30-3:00 pm
5323 E CR 462, Wildwood, FL 34785
Telephone (352)-330-0220
Fax (352) 748-6106
Web site—www.sumtercatholic.org
E-mail—stvincentchurch@sumtercatholic.org
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
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 Frank Campione
Deacon Claude Curtin
Deacon Pius Gabriel
Deacon Joe Mador
Parish Office Hours
Mon.-Thur. 8:30-3:00 pm, Friday 8:30-12:00 noon
Thank you for respecting these times.
November 9, 2014
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
Director of Faith Formation……..Frank Webber 643-7017
Associate Director of Faith Formation….…....Linda Dykas
Director of Liturgy Comm...Dn. Dana McCarthy 750-9875
Choir Director ………….…….Dean Pattow 352-459-1514
Music 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, 10-12
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 …………………………….……….….....Barbara Cole 753-2055
Bereavement Ministry of Consolation ….……Carmen Lopez-Aquino 751-7052
Building Committee ………………….…………..……...Frank Kosa 753-5849
Caring Neighbors Ministry ………….………………..Faith Vitolano 391-5187
Choir ……………………………………….…..….Dean Pattow 352-459-1514
Council of Catholic Women…………………….………...Sue Miller 748-0015
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion ….......Jim Wilson 352-353-0465
Food Pantry ……………………….………………..…Terri Schleich 430-3541
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……………..………….Gerry Haggerty 205-8182
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………………………………………….....Bill Manning 914-523-0469
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
Sanctuary Lamp
In Memory of
Frances Civitello
by Carolyn & John Weglarz
Altar Flowers
In Memory of
Marc T. Decker
by Sophia Vaughn
MASS SCHEDULE
November 8—16
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, November 8–Weekday
Rosary
8:30-9a
ch
Reconciliation
3:00-3:45p
ch
Sunday, November 9-The Dedication of the Lateran
Basilica
Faith Formation-Teen Ministry 6-8p
sh
Monday, November 10–Saint Leo the Great, Pope &
Doctor of the Church
Rosary
8:30-9a
ch
Filipino Choir Practice
12-2p
ch
Tuesday, November 11-Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop
Rosary
8:30-9a
ch
Holy Hour
8:30-9:30a
ch
St Therese Lay Carmelite Mtg 10-1p
sh
Adult Faith Form. “Symbolon” 3-4:30p
sh
Wednesday, November 12-Saint Josaphat, Bishop and
Martyr
Rosary
8:30-9a
ch
Bible Study
8:45-9:45a
cp
Bereavement Ministry
8:30-10a
h
Small Christian Comm
8:45-11a
sh
Spiritual Friendship Club
3-5p
sh
Music Rehearsal
3-5p
ch
Bible Study
6-7p
cp
Faith Formation
6:15-7:45p
ch/sh/b
Thursday, November 13-USA: Saint Frances Xavier
Cabrini, Virgin
Rosary
8:30-9a
ch
Marian Servants
9:30-1p
cp
Incarnation Prayer Group
1-2:30p
cp
Music Rehearsal
4:30-6p
cp
Charismatic Prayer Group
6:30-9p
sh
Friday, November 14-Weekday
Rosary
8:30-9a
Eucharistic Adoration
8:30a-3p
ch
ch
Saturday, November 15-Weekday
Rosary
8:30-9a
ch
Reconciliation
3:15-3:45p
ch
Sunday, November 16-Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary time
Catholics Returning Home
2-3:30p
sh
Faith Formation-Teen Ministry 6-8pm
sh
Sat
8:00a
Daily Mass † Avelino Cortes
Sun
4:00p
6:00p
8:00a
10:00a
12:00p
Fr. Puntal
Fr. Ozokpor
Fr. Puntal
Fr. Puntal
Fr. King
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†
†
Mon 8:00a
Daily Mass †
Tue
Daily Mass †
8:00a
Parishioners' Intentions
Sebastiano Catalano
John Travinsky
Marc T. Decker
Margaret Killilea
For all the souls in Purgatory esp. dec'd members of
F.O.S.S.
Joaquin & Adrien Velilla
Wed 8:00a
Daily Mass † Marc T. Decker
Thur 8:00a
Fri 8:00a
Sat 8:00a
Daily Mass † Ethelbert Monahan
Daily Mass † Richard Mausser
Daily Mass † Robert McBride
Sun
4:00p
Fr. Puntal
† Therese Marie Scanlon
6:00p
8:00a
10:00a
12:00p
Fr. Oser
Fr. King
Fr. Puntal
Fr. Puntal
Parishioners' Intentions
† Mary Waggoner
† Angeline Ignowski
† Ruth E. Schumann
Off-site Mass Intentions
Saturday, November 8 † Pela Stanley
Sunday, November 9 † Felicia Ausbury
† Ruth Hezlep
† Ralph Kaniewski
Thursday, November 13 † Keith Burger
Saturday, November 15 † Robert Ritch Sr.
Sunday, November 16
Jean Mooney
Rhonda Schmeltzer
Mary Gardenier’
Weekly Readings
Monday: Ti 1:1-9; Ps 24:1b-4ab, 5-6; Lk 17:1-6
Tuesday: Ti 2:1-8, 11-14; Ps 37:3-4, 18, 23, 27, 29;
Lk 17:7-10
Wednesday: Ti 3:1-7; Ps 23:1b-6; Lk 17:11-19
Thursday: Phlm 7-20; Ps 146:7-10; Lk 17:20-25
Friday: 2 Jn 4-9; Ps 119:1-2, 10-11, 17-18; Lk 17:26-37
Saturday: 3 Jn 5-8; Ps 112:1-6; Lk 18:1-8
Sunday: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Ps 128:1-5; 1
Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21]
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 248-2556154 or Terry DeLucia 751-1762.
Incarnation Prayer Group: A community with
a lively faith and overflowing love for the Holy
Trinity through Mary, our Mother. Our mission is
to rise to the greatest 'Yes' we can daily give our
Creator, by deepening our prayer life and by
study and sharing. We welcome men and women.
The group meets Thursdays at 1:00 pm. Contact
Mary Jane Haggerty at 205-8182.
Marian Servants of the Word Incarnate:
Please contact Mary Jane Haggerty at 205-8182.
Small Christian Communities: Meets twice
monthly with focus on the Gospel and exploring
personal faith journeys through prayer, discussion and Christian fellowship. 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.
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 Tues. & Fri.
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 gghaggerty@comcast.net.
Walk-in adorers are welcome at any time.
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:
Paul Lindenmuth
Marybeth Flynn-Collins
Russ Noyes
Earl Thomas
Betty DiStefano
Cresenciana Cruz
Carole Fuerst
Maxine Cox
Norma Reineke
Carol Lee Murray
Jean Mooney
Evelyn Sheffield
Skip Owens
Charlie Buck
Nora Zapata
Robert Desbrow
Florence Walker
Alan Keating
Helen Hayes
William Burgess
Richard Weisse
Don Vargo
Ralf Landmesser
Paul Marino
Jeanine Stringer
Ann Tedesco Durr
Jack Hott
Felicia Ausbury
Shirley Winnert
Ralph Kaniewski
Holy Communion
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 - October 25-26, 2014
Saturday
4:00
6:00
Sunday
924
684
8:00
10:00
800
861
Noon
Total
757
4,026
Weekly Collection - October 25-26, 2014
Offertory
$24,664.06
Building Fund
$7,045.75
Diocesan - Seminarians
$2,260.00
What is the Building Fund?
Our Catholic Appeal 2014
Did you know? Your gifts to Our Catholic Appeal
bring families closer to God and one another.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI,
described the family as “the first
and indispensible teacher of
peace.” We want to nurture the
faith of our families and support
them as they face the challenges
of our morally troubled world.
Because of your generous gifts to Our Catholic A ppeal,
all families in our parish – and throughout our diocese
– are able to benefit from support services provided by
the Diocesan Office of Family Life & Pastoral Care.
Opportunities include marriage enrichment programs
as well as workshops designed to address the unique
needs of stepfamilies and single parent families.
For more information on these and other programs contact FamilyLifeOff@orlandodiocese.org or by phone at
407-246-4865.
Please visit www.cfocf.org/OCA/give to make a gift
online.
Please remember that our parish goal is $336,601. The
pledged amount to date is $286,751 which is 85.2% of
our goal, with 1,220 (50.4%) families participating.
Please consider contributing. 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.
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.
Join the Vivos Christi Society
Vivos Christi Society is our Bishop’s way of celebrating
the generosity of Catholic friends who are providing for
the future of the Church through a planned gift. Have
you remembered your parish, a Catholic school or a ministry of the Diocese of Orlando in your will or estate
plans? If so, Bishop Noonan would welcome the opportunity to honor you as a member. Please contact Ed
Wardle, Director of Donor Relations at 407-246-7193 or
email PlannedGiving@orlandodiocese.org.
Save Time and Donate Online!
Our parish now uses an Online Giving system called
WeShare. This allows you to make your donations without
writing a check each week. You can set up a recurring
weekly or monthly payment, allocate different amounts for
our different collections, and view complete, accurate financial records at any time. It saves all of us time and is a
win-win for our parish!
Those who wish to continue to use traditional methods of
offering may do so; however, we ask that you prayerfully
consider Online Giving. If you would like to enroll, please
visit our website and click online contributions. For questions about the program or setting up your account, or for
our help with setting up your donation(s), please don't hesitate to call our parish office at 352-330-0220.
Faith Formation
Children’s Faith Formation
Faith Formation classes for
grades K-8 are in full swing on
Wednesday evenings. Our High School
program meets on Sunday nights from 6
-8pm. This week the youth will be
attending a Life Teen Mass in Ocala at Blessed Trinity Catholic
Church. All high school youth are welcome!
Women of Grace at St. Vincent de Paul
WEDNESDAY, November 19, 2014
from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
Johnnette Benkovic, Founder and President of Women of
Grace® is sending her leadership team to St. Vincent de
Paul.
Liturgy of the Word for Children is on Sunday at the
10:00 am Mass.
Experience Women of Grace first-hand. Hear from women
like you who have been educated, equipped, encouraged
and evangelized in the gift of authentic femininity.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Discover how God may be calling you to join other Women
of Grace “for such a time as this”.
“SYMBOLON:” Session 8 - “WHY DO I NEED THE
CHURCH: The Mystery of the Catholic Church” will
be held November 11 from 3-4:30pm in the social hall.
The remaining sessions will be held Nov. 18 & Dec.
2nd.
Calling All Teens!
You Are Invited
to
a NEW & EXCITING
TEEN FELLOWSHIP NIGHT
EACH SUNDAY EVENING FROM
6 - 8 PM in the SVDP Social Hall!
FOOD! FAITH! FELLOWSHIP!
MUSIC! DISCUSSION!
THIS WEEK: “Life Teen Mass at Blessed
Trinity in Ocala
Friends are Welcome
Catholics Returning Home Program will be offer ed again
in the Fall (Nov. 16, 23, & 30 and Dec. 7, 14 & 21). The program will be on Sunday afternoons from 2:00 to 3:30pm in the
social hall. It offers an opportunity for those who have been
away from the Church to renew their Catholic Faith. For more information contact Deacon Dan Pallo at 391-9338 or behappy60@embarqmail.com.
SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES (SCC):
Our faith-sharing groups focus on the Gospel
for the following weekend and on exploring
personal faith journeys. We are about prayer,
discussion and Christian fellowship. If you are interested
in joining a group or have questions call Connie Accurso
(750-3130) or Frank Webber.
RCIA: Any one inter ested in knowing mor e
about our faith or in becoming Catholic, please
contact Frank Webber.
Mass at 8:00 AM. Continental breakfast in the social hall.
Call Nancy Elhajj at 609-263-1558 to reserve your place.
St. Martin of Tours — Patron Saint of Soldiers
A conscientious objector who wanted to be a monk; a monk
who was maneuvered into being a bishop; a bishop who fought
paganism as well as pleaded for mercy to heretics—such was
Martin of Tours, one of the most popular of saints and one of
the first not to be a martyr.
Born of pagan parents in what is now Hungary and raised in
Italy, this son of a veteran was forced at the age of 15 to serve
in the army. He became a Christian catechumen and was baptized at 18. It was said that he lived more like a monk than a
soldier. At 23, he refused a war bonus and told his commander: "I have served you as a soldier; now let me serve Christ.
Give the bounty to those who are going to fight. But I am a
soldier of Christ and it is not lawful for me to fight." After
great difficulties, he was discharged and went to be a disciple
of Hilary of Poitiers (January 13).
He was ordained an exorcist and worked with great zeal against
the Arians. He became a monk, living first at Milan and later
on a small island. Martin returned to France and established
what may have been the first French monastery near Poitiers.
He lived there for 10 years, forming his disciples and preaching
throughout the countryside. The people of Tours demanded that
he become their bishop. He was drawn to that city by a ruse—
the need of a sick person—and was brought to the church,
where he reluctantly allowed himself to be consecrated bishop.
As death approached, his followers begged him not to leave
them. He prayed, "Lord, if your people still need me, I do not
refuse the work. Your will be done."
A story about St. Martin:
On a bitterly cold day, a famous legend goes,
Martin met a poor man, almost naked, trembling in
the cold and begging from passersby at the city
gate. Martin had nothing but his weapons and his
clothes. He drew his sword, cut his cloak into two
pieces, gave one to the beggar and wrapped himself in the other half. Some of the bystanders laughed at his now
odd appearance; others were ashamed at not having relieved the
man's misery. That night in his sleep Martin saw Christ dressed in
the half of the garment he had given away, and heard him say,
"Martin, still a catechumen, has covered me with his garment."
Director of Faith Formation: Frank Webber, 352-643-7017 or faithformation@sumtercatholic.org
Assoc. Dir. of Faith Formation: Linda Dykas, 352-643-7018 or child-faithformation@sumtercatholic.org
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.
Save The Date
Christmas Choir Concert &
Children’s Christmas Pageant
Tuesday, December 2 at 6:00 PM
Save The Date
Christmas Party at
Wildwood Community Center
Thursday, December 11, 2014
5:30 pm - 8 pm
Save The Date
December 15, 16 & 17
Mission and Healing Service
Fr. Richard McAlear
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 soldier who has 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
Too Jays 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
Chris Beauchemin
Gene Caruana
Pete & Mary Cerra
David & Sandra Dean
Chuck & Terry Hoalcraft
Kathleen Hoeppner
Sally Howley
Vinny & Lily Quariadi
Bill & Monica Ross
Jack & Kathi Savage
Edward & Roseanne Smith
Daniel & Florine Sirois
George & Lucienne Walker
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 are interested in joining us or have any questions, please call
Marge Farrell, (352) 430-1261.
If you wish to volunteer with this group or have any
questions, please call Marge Farrell at (352)-430-1261.
SVDP Senior Singles Club
Thursday, Nov. 20, 5:00 p.m. sharp, dinner at Palmer
Legends, Commerce Room. Reservations - Rosemary
Reiss 259-4144.
Friday, Dec. 12, 4 - 8 p.m., Christmas Party at Maureen
Lucia's Home. Cost $10, Entertainment Bob Metzger,
Reservations - Norma Jean 205-8712. Bring nonperishable food items for the Food Pantry.
Any questions regarding this information, please contact
Marlene 753-2212.
Stewardship
Four Star Rating
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic
Church has received a four star
rating from the Diocese on
their parish review - the highest
level possible.
Only 8 out of 29 parishes reviewed in 2012 earned the
highest level. The rating system
is based on the observed and
measureable levels of active
engagement by the Pastor,
Parish Finance Committee and
finance staff in the administration of the parish.
This four-star rating is a positive indication that the St. Vincent de Paul Church team is
actively engaged and committed to a strong governance
structure and sound management.
We thank the Pastor, the Parish
Finance Committee, the Finance Staff, Office Staff, Ushers, Money Counters and Office Volunteers for their hard
work and support.
We especially want to thank
the parishioners for their
generosity. Continued financial support is still essential
for our success. Together we
can accomplish great things.
Congratulations!
Job well done.
Finance Committee Members
Building Fund Update
Estimated Construction Project Cost
$ 5,815,000.00
Construction Cost to Date as of June 30, 2014
$ 4,176,591.23
Estimated Remaining Construction Cost
Building Fund Accounts Balance as of June 30, 2014
Available Building Fund monies after construction
available for future capital projects
$1,638,408.77
$ 2,226,514.85
$588,106.08
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Bruce Connors
John Cossart
Richard Dart
Deni George
Joseph Milacci
Jerry Rourke
Frank Travea
Any questions, please contact
Jerry Rourke at (352) 396-2747
or Cindi Van Nostrand in the
Church Office.
“Together we can do something beautiful for God.” - Mother Teresa
Parish Happenings
CCW News
Thanks to all who participated in our
corporate Mass and membership breakfast on October 26! Sixty ladies greeted
our special speaker from the seminary
of St. Vincent de Paul! We donated
about $500 worth of snacks to the seminarians. 'Way to go, Ladies!!
The CCW Fashion Show and Luncheon is Saturday,
Feb. 21, 2015 at Colony Recreation Center. Tickets
are $25 and will be sold the weekend of Dec. 13/14.
For more info, call Joyce @770-815-0801 or Joanne
@352-561-5540.
November 25 is our next meeting in the Social Hall.
Fellowship at 1:00 pm, meeting at 1:30 pm. Bring a
friend! A reminder that we are collecting toddler underwear for the Pre-K program.
For more up-to-date info about CCW, continue to
check the church website, our monthly newsletter, Bulletin, and the wide screen!
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”
Prayer of Blessed Mother Teresa
Make us worthy, Lord,
to serve our fellow human beings
throughout the world,
who live and die in poverty and hunger.
Give them, though our hands,
this day their daily bread,
and by our understanding love,
give peace and joy, Amen.
Outreach and Food Pantry
With the feast of Thanksgiving approaching, our ministry is trying to give food to the "food insufficient" in
the area around the Villages for the holiday and the
weekend when children are home from school. Let us
show our beleaguered brothers and sisters that God
does love them by giving them hope and kindness
through our generosity. Our pantry volunteers are willing to be generous with their time by having the pantry
open the Monday prior to Thanksgiving for food distribution. Could we be generous by our donations so no
one in the area doesn't have something to be thankful?
Many seniors as well as working families have a difficult time to have enough food on the table as well as
paying the electric bill, rent, medical, and auto repairs
when wages are insufficient during the summer and fall
season. Since the area was a large agricultural area,
the county was once one of the poorest in Florida, and
seniors haven't had the employment or educational opportunities that many of us had. Florida still has 25%
of the population living below the poverty level. Donations requested include the following; canned cranberry and apple sauce cornbread, cranberry, and pancake
mixes canned vegetables including sweet potatoes
brownie and/or cake and pie mixes, stuffing and potato
mixes cereal, peanut butter, drink mixes soup and
crackers. Donations to Outreach and the food pantry
can be included in the Sunday collection (please note
which ministry) and nonperishable food can be
placed in the new boxes inside the entrance of the
church.
Our Ministry and food pantry is located in San Pedro
Maldonado Mission Church, downtown Wildwood. This location is convenient for many clients
who don't have transportation. The pantry is open usually on the second and fourth Friday of the
month. Personal assistance volunteers see clients, with
appointments on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday,
starting at 10 am. Income for clients is from Our
Mother's Attic and your donations. Clients are assisted
financially once a year and are given advice for their
budgets and employment. Thank you to the many parishioners, neighborhoods, and clubs who have continuously donated food, and checks to our ministry.
"We are called to be hope for the hopeless -- to serve
one another -- to walk humbly with God." from the
Song of the Body of Christ" by David Haas based on
Micah 6:8.
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 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 9 to 12:00p.m.
Saturday before & after 4:00 mass
Sunday after 7, 9 & 11:00 mass
We look forward to seeing each and every one of you.
Any questions please call Pat Crowdis-Gift Shop Coordinator (352) 259-7822.
The Rialto Theater has created a Facebook page exclusively for faith-based movies. Visit them at
www.facebook.com/faithbasedfilms.
Throughout history, it has always been a good idea to
subscribe to the Florida Catholic! For 76 years, the
Florida Catholic has served to help families grow in faith.
For just $26 a year (in state) you will receive 24 issues
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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 753-4068.
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.
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.
Saints of Spain Tour: June 11-21, 2015 Contact Fr. Hoyer
at 954-854-0079 or the tour agency at 1-800-242-4122
St. Theresa Catholic Church will be doing Kringle
Christmas at Belleview City, Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m.
to 2 p.m. Last year we had 338 children who saw Santa
and receive gifts. We will be working with St. Mary’s
Episcopal, the Spanish Church El Faro, and St. Marks’
Greek Orthodox Church and are asking for donations of
wrapped coloring books & crayons, soft toys, and bears. If
you would want to help us, please call Marilyn or Russ at
624-1900 and leave your name and phone #. Thank you for
your generosity
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 advocacyjustice@orlandodiocese.org 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.
Catholic Cruise to the Caribbean: A 7-night Catholic Caribbean Cruise on the Norwegian Epic with Father Ronald
Oser, Dec. 7-14. Stops include Ocho Rios, George Town,
and Cozumel. Prices begin at $1,434 and space is limited.
For info or to register, contact Doug or Eileen at 860-3991785 /Doug@CatholicCruisesandTours.com.
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.
To Donate Clothing: Organizations in need
of lightweight clothing include: Abundant Life
Ministries 748-7283 (corner of 301 & E CR
462) drop-box on 301, and St. Paul’s Catholic
Church in Leesburg, 787-3388, and St. Theresa in Belleview, 245-0650.
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