St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 16, 2014
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 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
Thirty-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 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 16, 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 ……………………….………………..Thomas 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……………..………….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
John & Nancy Kirby by
Karen Sholette
Altar Flowers
In honor of their 47th
Wedding Anniversary
Guy & Jermaine Troiano
MASS SCHEDULE
November 15— 23
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 15 – Weekday
Rosary
8:30-9a
ch
Reconciliation
3:00-3:45p
ch
Sunday, November 16 – Thirty-third Sunday in
Ordinary Time
Catholics Returning Home
2-3:30p
sh
Faith Formation-Teen Ministry 6-8p
sh
Monday, November 17 – Saint Elizabeth of Hungary,
Religious
Rosary
8:30-9a
ch
Filipino Choir Practice
12-2p
ch
KOC-1st Degree Exemp.
5-7p
cp
Small Christian Comm
6-8p
b
KOC-Planning Meeting
7-9
sh
Tuesday, November 18 - Weekday
Rosary
8:30-9a
ch
Holy Hour
8:30-9:30a
ch
St Therese Lay Carmelite Mtg 10-1p
sh
Caring Neighbors
11-12p
sh
Adult Faith Form. “Symbolon” 3-4:30p
sh
Wednesday, November 19 - Weekday
Rosary
8:30-9a
ch
Bible Study
8:45-9:45a
cp
Women of Grace-Facilitator Trg 9-12:30p
sh
Choir Rehearsal for Christmas 3-5p
ch
Life Program
6-8:30p
ch
Bible Study
6-7p
cp
Faith Formation
6:15-7:45p
ch/sh/b
Thursday, November 20 - Weekday
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 21 - The Presentation
of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Rosary
8:30-9a
ch
Eucharistic Adoration
8:30a-3p
ch
Saturday, November 22 - Saint Cecilia,
Virgin and Martyr
Rosary
8:30-9a
ch
Reconciliation
3:15-3:45p
ch
Sunday, November 23 - Our Lord Jesus Christ,
King of the Universe
Catholics Returning Home
2-3:30p
sh
Faith Formation-Teen Ministry 6-8pm
sh
Sat
Tue
8:00a
Robert McBride
Therese Marie Scanlon
Parishioners' Intentions
Mary Waggoner
Angeline Ignowski
Ruth E. Schumann
Lindsey Martin &
Daily Mass †
Ann Sobanski
Daily Mass † Dale Simon
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
8:00a
8:00a
8:00a
8:00a
4:00p
6:00p
8:00a
Daily Mass †
Daily Mass †
Daily Mass †
Fr. Puntal †
Fr. Puntal †
Fr. Puntal †
Fr. Puntal
Sun
8:00a
4:00p
6:00p
8:00a
10:00a
12:00p
Mon 8:00a
Sun
Daily Mass †
Fr. Puntal †
Fr. Oser
Fr. King †
Fr. Puntal †
Fr. Puntal †
10:00a Fr. Puntal
12:00p Fr. King
Rosemary Pantina
John Lorzing
Elizabeth T. O'Connor
Alberta & Oliver Payne
Virginia Kopecky
Jack Wermuth
Parishioners' Intentions
Intentions of Hall &
Cauldwell Families
† Rosemary Pantina
Off-site Mass Intentions
Saturday, November 15 † Robert Ritch, Sr.
Sunday, November 16
Jean Mooney
Rhonda Schmeltzer
Mary Gardenier’
Thursday, November 20 † Stanley Hallas
Saturday, November 22 † Harvey Council
Weekly Readings
Monday: Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 18:35-43
Tuesday: Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 19:1-10, or,
(for the memorial of the Dedication)
Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33
Wednesday: Rv 4:1-11; Ps 150:1b-6; Lk 19:11-28
Thursday: Rv 5:1-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 19:41-44
Friday:
Rv 10:8-11; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131;
Lk 19:45-48
Saturday: Rv 11:4-12; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 20:27-40
Sunday: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23:1-3, 5-6;
1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46
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
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
Rita Pultorak
Carol Lee Murray
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 - November 1-2, 2014
Saturday
Sunday
4:00
6:00
904
591
8:00
10:00
910
925
Noon
Total
726
4,056
Weekly Collection - November 1-2, 2014
Offertory
$29,257.75
Building Fund
$8,226.62
Diocesan Collection (Catholic Charities)
$6,830.20
What is the Building Fund?
Our Catholic Appeal 2014
Did you know? Your gifts to Our Catholic Appeal
bring comfort to the sick.
Ministers to the Sick carry out the
healing work of Christ by offering
prayer, compassion, and a listening presence to the sick or those
who are unable to attend the community liturgy. Most importantly,
Ministers to the Sick are called to
the important work of bringing the
church community and Eucharist
to those who are ill or cannot attend the celebration of
Mass.
The Office of Family Life & Pastoral Care, which is
supported through your generous gifts to Our Catholic
Appeal, coordinates this ministry and provides initial
certification training as well as continuing education
programs.
For more information about training and formation for
the Ministry to the Sick, please contact PastoralCare@orlandodiocese.org or by phone at (407) 2464880. 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 $287,062 which is 85.3% 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 ministry theme will be - DO YOU KNOW HOW TO
PRAY? - KEEPING THE PATH STRAIGHT.
All high school youth are welcome!
Liturgy of the Word for Children is on Sunday at the
10:00 am Mass.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
“SYMBOLON:” Session 9 - “MARY AND THE
SAINTS: Our spiritual Mother and the Communion of
Saints” will be held November 18 from 3-4:30pm in the
social hall. The last session for part one will be held
Dec. 2nd. Part Two will begin in January, dates TBD.
Calling All Teens!
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: - DO YOU KNOW HOW TO
PRAY? - KEEPING THE PATH STRAIGHT
Friends are Welcome
“The WORD among us” for December is
available in the narthex.
Suggested donation is $2.00.
“five minutes with the Word” for Advent is the same as
“the Word among us” without the commentary.
Suggested donation is $1.00.
Lighthouse Catholic Media (LCM): Please check out
our new expanded Lighthouse Catholic Media kiosk in the narthex. You may find something new that will help you strengthen your faith or to send to a family member or friend.
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 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.
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.
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.
Discover how God may be calling you to join other Women
of Grace “for such a time as this”.
Mass at 8:00 AM. Continental breakfast in the social hall.
Call Nancy Elhajj at 609-263-1558 to reserve your place.
Catholics Returning Home Program offer s an
opportunity for those who have been away from
the Church to renew their Catholic Faith and
learn how the Church has changed over the years.
The 6 session program begins today at 2:003:30pm in the Social Hall. The pr ogr am continues on Sunday afternoons Nov. 23 & 30 and Dec. 7, 14 & 21.
All sessions 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 and to register contact Deacon Dan Pallo at 391-9338 or
behappy60@embarqmail.com.
Children’s Christmas Tree
The children and youth of our Faith Formation Program sponsor a “Children’s Tree”
which will be in the narthex during Advent.
The purpose is to encourage our parish families to make donations to help the less fortunate. It will be decorated with ornaments
made by each class and it will serve as a place of special
collections each weekend of Advent. Please mark your
calendars and join with our Faith Formation Families in
reaching out to others.
This year’s charities include:
Nov. 29/30: Ocala Forest Homeless-Warm clothing for
Youth and Adults
Dec. 6/7: Hope House/Faith House-Belleview
(Teen Moms and children): Baby & toddler items, young
women’s clothes (sm., med., lg.) & toiletries and stocking
stuffers for children to size 5.
Dec. 13/14: Toys for Tots - Marines- All Ages to Teens
(Unwrapped).
Dec. 20/21: Arbor Village Nursing Home- Small
Christmas goody bags with paperbacks, prayer books, calendars, lap blankets, and sweaters.
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
7th Annual Angel Tree
A warm welcome to our newly registered
parishioners. We are pleased to have you
worshipping with us.
Gift tags will be available on the Angel Tree
in the Narthex of the Church after
all Masses the weekend of Nov. 22-23.
The gifts are for the families in Sumter county
who need help with gifts for their children
during this holiday season.
Please choose a gift tag and purchase a gift.
Bring the wrapped or unwrapped gifts
with the gift tags attached to Mass
Nov. 29-30 or Dec. 6-7
and drop off in the designated area.
We thank you, in advance, for
your generosity.
Christmas Choir Concert &
Children’s Christmas Pageant
Tuesday, December 2 at 6:00 PM
Christmas Gathering at
Wildwood Community Center
Thursday, December 11, 2014
5:30 pm - 8 pm.
$15.00
Ticket will be sold in the
Social Hall Thursday Nov. 20,
from 10am-12pm.
Tickets will also be sold after
all Masses weekend of
Nov. 22-23.
Save The Date
December 15, 16 & 17
Mission and Healing Service
Fr. Richard McAlear
Bob & Andrea Borgioli
Gene & Judy Clark
Rich & Judy Erdelyi
Patrick & Christine Furlo
Doug & Kathy Gardner
Patrick & Susan Hanley
Dan & Josie Harrison
Tom & Kathy Marton
Mike & Sue Mullen
Ron & Julianne Peperak
Steve & Rose Shaffer
Richard & Ann Marie Rose
Raymond & Harriet Russomano
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.
Parish Happenings
Sacred Silence
Please utilize the Narthex for talking and
reserve the church for reflection and
prayer.
Thank you for your understanding and
cooperation.
We would like to wish
Father Peter Puntal
Happy Birthday
November 23!!!
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.
Volunteers Needed - Make A Difference
Altar Server needed especially for the Saturday
6 pm Mass. Please contact Barbara Cole at (352)
753-2055 if you are interested.
Sacristan needed for the Sunday 12 noon Mass. Please contact Carol Jakubiak at (352) 430-0923 if you are interested.
Mass Slides– We are in need of someone to help with the 10
am and 12 noon Masses. Please call the parish office if you can
help us! 352-330-0220
Employment Opportunities at the Parish
MAINTENANCE WORKER Prior maintenance
experience required. Great communication skills.
Ability to lift 50 pounds. Computer / Technical /
Audio Skills preferred. PT 10-15 hours per week.
Must be able to work weekends.
Please pick-up an application at the church office or
submit an application online to the Diocese of Orlando – specify church name and position in application.
No phone calls please
K of C 4th Degree Pancake Breakfast
The 4th Degree Knights of Columbus,
Assembly 2722 will be holding a Pancake Breakfast from 7-10am at Tierra
Del Sol CC on Saturday Dec. 20, to support both USA CARES (which provides support to military families in need) and other local charities. Tickets
are $7. Knights will be selling tickets outside the Parish
Hall, after each Mass the weekend of Dec. 13-14. Contact Jack Hostetler (259-1388) for advanced ticket
sales. Tickets will also be sold at the door on Dec. 20.
~~We thank you all for the comments and suggestions.~~
Please read the following updates on some of the suggestions.
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Why does the Choir face the Altar during Mass? - The member s of the Choir ar e also attending Mass and
should respect the Eucharist during Mass.
Could the Statues be placed on a higher platform to be seen more clearly? - Votive stands ar e being hand
made. Once they are complete and in place, we will re-evaluate the height of the statues.
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.
Where is the free book box? - The free book box is in the Narthex in the shelf by the main church entrance.
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.
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.
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.
Parish Happenings
CCW News
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 @770-8150801 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, the
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.
"Keep Christ in Christmas” card orders may be picked
up during/after all masses this weekend. Also, white
“Keep Christ in Christmas” magnets and Gift Basket
raffle tickets will be on sale. The raffle drawing will
take place after the 12pm mass on Sunday. You need
not be present to win but you do need a ticket! All will
take place under the portico of the old church. All activities support Knights of Columbus Charities.
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”
"She reaches out her hands to the poor, and extends her
arms to the needy”. Proverbs 31
OUTREACH AND FOOD PANTRY
If you would like to join the Outreach ministry or the
Food Panty ministry, please call Sheila at 430-3761 for
information and training.
With many charities asking you for donations prior to
the holidays, your support and contributions are appreciated by the volunteers and clients of our ministry. Clients are grateful for distributed food from the
pantry and when necessary, funds to help pay an overdue living or medical expense. Your donations and purchases to Our Mother's Attic help the ministry function
when dealing with our unfortunate neighbors in
need. Thank you for your continued support.
Many parishioners travel to be with families for the
holidays and we wish them safe journeys. Please remember to bring in food prior to your departure for our
unfortunate neighbors. Our volunteers plan on opening
the food pantry the Monday before Thanksgiving, in
order that food for the American Holiday and weekend
will be distributed. Children will be home from school
and families need extra food to feed them. Also, some
households don't have the resources to cook an elaborate feast.
Requested items for November include but are not limited to the following: cornbread, pancake, and stuffing
mixes; canned vegetables including sweet potatoes;
canned fruit including cranberry sauce; canned
meat including chicken, chili, beef stew, and sausages; instant potato mixes; soup and crackers; cereal;
cookie and cake mixes; and canned pasta. Please
remember that out of date and opened packages cannot
be distributed.
The office and pantry are located at San Pedro Maldonado Mission Church in downtown Wildwood and food
is distributed the second and fourth Friday of the
month. The holidays are a perfect time for your neighborhood to collect food for the pantry. Non perishable
food can be brought to the pantry at San Pedro during
the Outreach office hours, Monday, Tuesday, and
Thursday. Call the office first at 689-0129 prior to delivery.
Pope Francis wants us to
focus more on God and humanity and less on materialism. He wants us to focus
on the poor. Locally, our
Outreach, Lazarus Clinic, and
food pantry provide services
for the disadvantaged.
Together, we are making a
difference in Wildwood.
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 352-7484567 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.
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.
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. 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.
www.SailTheOcean.com.
Saints of Spain Tour: June 11-21, 2015 Contact Fr. Hoyer
at 954-854-0079 or the tour agency at 1-800-242-4122.
The Rialto Theater has created a Facebook page exclusively for faith-based movies. Visit them at
www.facebook.com/faithbasedfilms.
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.
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.
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.
Throughout history, it has always been a good idea to
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St. Vincent de Paul Society of Orlando
Vehicle Donation Program - Accepting used vehicles.
For
information,
please
visit
www.svdpusacars.com or call 1-800-322-8284.
All donations are tax deductible.
To Donate Clothing: Organizations in need of
lightweight clothing include: Abundant Life Ministries 748-7283 (corner of 301 & E CR 462) dropbox on 301, and St. Paul’s Catholic Church in
Leesburg, 787-3388, and St. Theresa in Belleview,
245-0650.
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