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Welcome to Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Bienvenidos a la Iglesia del Espiritu Santo
OUR CLERGY
Parochial Administrator:
Fr. Glenn Charest
[email protected]
Deacon John Avery:
863-678-6908
Deacon Sam Knight:
863-638-1231
[email protected]
CHURCH OFFICE
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-12, 1-3pm
OFFICE PERSONNEL
Parish Office Manager:
Nick Arcano, Jr.
[email protected]
Parish Receptionist:
Jessica Cordova
[email protected]
Leader of Faith Development and
Discipleship: Terri Seitz
[email protected]
Coordinator of RCIA Faith Formation
Bob Decker
[email protected]
Director of Music: Bob Luft
[email protected]
Maintenance: Robert Melnitzke and
Nicholas Lindaman
[email protected]
644 South 9th Street
Lake Wales, Florida 33853
Co-leaders of Outreach Ministry
Sharon Olson
Sandi Sullins
Church Office Phone:(863) 676-1556
Fax: (863) 676-2962
Mass Schedule
4:00 pm English, 6:30 pm Spanish
Sunday
8:00 am & 11:00 am English
1st Saturday Mass 8:30a.m English
Daily Mass
8:30 am Tue, Thurs, Fri, Wednesday 5:15 pm
Confessions Saturday 3:00-3:30 pm (Or by appointment)
Saturday Vigil
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Sat
Nov 21 4:00 pm
+Gary Vukela by Janet Dunlap
+Alfonso J Ruffino by Rosemary Delaney
November 22, 2015
OUR STEWARDSHIP:
Holy Spirit Total Collection
Nov 14 & 15
$11,465.00
Human Development second collection
$680.00
6:30pm
Sun
Nov 22 8:00 am
11:00am
Mon Nov 23
Tue
Nov 24 8:30 am
+Alberto Vasquez by wife
+Lynn Brockelman by Steve & Kim
Bepler
+Anthony & Rose Curto by Casingal
family
For the homeless
Thur Nov 26 9:30 am
+Eileen Beriswill by Family
Fri
Nov 27 8:30 am
For the needy
Sat
Nov 28 4:00 pm
+Adrianne Belanger by Mr. & Mrs.
James Margeson
Sun
Nov 29 8:00 am
Readings for the Week/ Lecturas de la Semana
Sunday: Dn 7:13-14/Rv 1:5-8/Jn 18:33b-37
Monday: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20/Lk 21:1-4
+Cynthia Delcamp by friend
Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45/Lk 21:5-11
+Homer Johnson by Peg Champion
Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28/Lk 21:12
Thursday: Dn 6:12-28/Lk 21:20-28
Friday: Dn 7:2-14/Lk 21:29-33
NO SERVICES
Saturday: Dn 7:15-27/Lk 21:34-36
+Colleen Wermuth by Rosemary Quinlan
Next Sunday: Jer 33:14-16/1 Thes 3:12--4:2/
Lk 21:25-28, 34-36
Wed Nov 25 5:15 pm
6:30 pm
Lest it go unsaid your monetary
offerings are always appreciated.
+Isacc Torrez by Legion of Mary
+Maureen McCormick by Nancy &
Vince DiBernardino
Domingo: Dn 7, 13-14/Ap 1, 5-8/Jn 18, 33-37
Lunes: Dn 1, 1-6. 8-20/Lc 21, 1-4
Martes: Dn 2, 31-45/Lc 21, 5-11
Miércoles: Dn 5, 1-6. 13-14. 16-17. 23-28/Lc 21,
Jueves: Dn 6, 12-28/Lc 21, 20-28
Viernes: Dn 7, 2-14/Lc 21, 29-33
Sábado: Dn 7, 15-27/Lc 21, 34-36
Domingo siguiente: Jr 33, 14-16/1 Tes 3, 12--4,
2/Lc 21, 25-28. 34-36
©Liturgical Publications Inc.
‘THE SEASON TO GIVE THANKS
Once again it is time for us, the members
of the Body of Christ, to demonstrate our
+Joanne Napholz by Legion of Mary
generosity on a grand scale. As we approach
11:00am
+Homer Johnson by Judith Pilon
Thanksgiving, we are invited to demonstrate
our “thanksgiving to God” for all his
blessings. We are asking that you please
pick up a paper bag with the attached
AN INVITATION TO GIFT BEARERS
grocery list, take it home, fill it up and
If you are a person who has requested a Mass for someone at
return
it here at the church to be blessed
one of the weekend Masses, or if you are simply someone who
on Thanksgiving Mass by Father Glenn
would like to be a gift bearer please ask an usher. The Church is
before we distribute the food to our
always in need of gift bearers. It is an honor and a privilege to
families in need. Thank You!
carry up the gifts!
Any questions contact the office!
Bingo!
Bingo every Wednesday at 12:30
Noon. See you there!
The office will be closed on
Nov 26 and 27th for the
Thanksgiving Holiday.
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November 22, 2015
MESSAGES FROM FATHER GLENN
IF YOU ARE ADMITTED TO LAKE WALES MEDICAL CENTER (HOSPITAL)…..
During my entire 2 ½+ years here at Holy Spirit, I have spoken with 3 different people in charge of “chaplain
services”, at the Medical Center, requesting that the Center provide a list of patients who have indicated
(upon completing the admittance forms) they would appreciate a visit from the Pastor. For 2 ½ years I have
been told that to do that would be a “violation of HIPPA”. I have argued that since Florida Hospital in Winter
Park daily prints a list of all patients according to their religious affiliation and offers that list to any “hospital
authorized” pastor, how could it be a violation of HIPPA for Lake Wales Medical Center and not for a huge
hospital system such as is Florida Hospital. That argument has changed not a thing. SO…..if you are admitted
to the Lake Wales Medical Center and even if, during the admitting process, you indicate in writing that you
would appreciate a visit from your Pastor….do not expect a visit unless you, your spouse or friend calls our
parish office and notifies us that you are in the hospital. I will have no other way of knowing you are in the
Lake Wales Medical Center
MORE IMPORTANT THINGS: PLEASE, IF YOU KNOW OF SOMEONE IN YOUR
NEIGHBORHOOD OR A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER WHO IS CATHOLIC AND ILL, CALL THE
OFFICE TO INFORM FR. GLENN CHAREST SO THAT HE CAN GO TO THEM AND OFFER THE
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING (THE SACRAMENT OF THE SICK). THIS SACRAMENT IS
INTENDED TO BE CELEBRATED WITH FOLKS WHEN THEY ARE ALERT AND CONSICIOUS SO
THEY CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE HEALING PRESENCE OF CHRIST. IT IS NOT FOR PEOPLE WHO
ARE AT “DEATH’S DOOR” WHEN THEY ARE INCAPABLE OF HEARING OR SPEAKING OR OF
BEING AWARE OF THE LOVING PRESENCE OF THOSE WHO HAVE GATHERED AROUND THEM
IN THEIR ILLNESS.
IMPORTANT UNDERSTANDING OF CELEBRATING THE SACRAMENTS:
There seems to be some confusion about how the Sacraments of the Church are celebrated. The Sacraments
are “public celebrations of critical moments in the life of the Body of Christ”. With the exception of the
Sacrament of Reconciliation (which used to be celebrated publicly) all the Sacraments are public. Therefore,
none are “private”….even the Sacrament of Penance (Reconciliation) is between two people but has effects on
the whole Body of Christ. In particular, the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist)
are celebrated publicly; otherwise, we would celebrate them all “privately”. In some parishes, Baptism is celebrated “privately” because the members don’t care about the newly baptized as a “sign of growth of the Body
of Christ)…and that is very sad. Sometimes, the Pastor doesn’t want to hear all of the griping about “how
much longer Mass is” while celebrating Baptism in the context where it rightfully belongs. So he caves into
the desire not to hear the griping rather than instructing the parish on the true nature of the celebration of the
Sacraments. The only time when it is correct to celebrate any of the Sacraments “privately” is when essential
participants, ie., godparents cannot be available due to living outside of the area and can only be present at
some other given time.
-Fr. Glenn Charest
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Monday, November 23 the care center campers are returning to Holy Spirit for
Lunch at Noon. Menu: Hot dogs, hamburgers and chips and any side dishes you
prepare and donate would help feed 150 hungry campers. Please drop off any food
you are bringing on Monday morning between 10 and 11:30am. Thank you for your help!
If you have any questions contact the office.
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November 22, 2015
Dear Parents,
CONFIRMATION CLASS
PARENT REMINDERS:
Thanksgiving Break Nov. 22nd & Nov.29th
The next parent/candidate/sponsor session
will be held on Sunday, December 6,@ 4:00pm
in the Church. Topic: Living Faith in Advent.
Please bring a small candle.
Mandatory Confirmation Retreat
for candidates will be held on:
Saturday, December 12 in the
School Bldg. from 9am-5pm
Confirmation Class December. 13th
-4:00-8:00pm
Advent Penance Service is on
Wednesday. December 16th at 7:00pm in the
Church
The Giving Tree!
Our Holy Spirit Christmas Giving
Tree and the Lake Wales Care
Center Giving Tree will be up
after Thanksgiving. If you choose
to select a gift tag from either tree,
kindly return the
unwrapped gift with the tag no later
than Sunday, Dec. 13th. All donated
gifts should be unwrapped and
include the tag. Your generosity is so
very much appreciated! You may also
drop off the gifts
to the parish
office anything you
donate will mean so
much to families in
need on this time
of year.
Thank you!
We will be on
Thanksgiving
Break
Sunday, Nov.22nd, Weds, Nov. 25th and
Sunday, Nov. 29th.
Give Thanks to the Lord
What does Thanksgiving mean for us as
Catholic Christians? How do we share this with
children? Kids have the common sense to recognize that offering thanks requires both a giver
and a receiver. For instance, when a child receives a gift he/she might write a thank you note
to the gift giver. In a larger sense, God is the giver of all good things in life. On Thanksgiving Day
and every day we should remind children of this.
When we participate in Mass we can
remember that the word Eucharist comes from
the Greek word eucharistia which means thanksgiving. God's greatest gift to us is that of his own
son, who offered his life for our salvation. Our
natural response should be to offer our lives in
return. Take time this month to lead children on
a path of gratitude and service
Prayer for World Peace
Lord, we pray for the power
to be gentle;
the strength to be
forgiving;
the patience to be
understanding;
and the endurance to accept the consequences
of holding to what we believe to be right.
May we put our trust in the power of good to overcome evil
and the power of love to overcome hatred.
We pray for the vision to see and the faith to believe
in a world emancipated from violence,
a new world where fear shall no longer lead men to commit
injustice,
nor selfishness make them bring suffering to others.
Help us to devote our whole life and thought and energy
to the task of making peace,
praying always for the inspiration and the power
to fulfill the destiny for which we and all men were created.
Amen.
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November 22, 2015
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES!
LOOKING FORWARD TO PRAYER, REFLECTION TIME AND
FUN TIMES HERE AT HOLY SPIRIT...
SIPS OF FAITH –All Welcome
Beginning November 29th, we shall be discussing
Advent for the next 4 weeks and the coming of our Lord
at Christmas. Please join us between masses at 9:30!
POT LUCK BRUNCH! On Sunday, November 29th at
12:30 in the parish hall, we are having our Pot Luck Brunch!
Please bring a dish capable of serving at least six people, to go
with bacon and eggs. Sign up in the narthex of the church.
Our 2nd Annual Italian Dinner night is coming
up on January 22nd. We have secured the
same band (Pitch Perfect) as last year. Be
prepared to dance your heart out and enjoy the
music and food. We need help with setting up, decorating,
kitchen prep, serving, clean up, etc. Our first planning
meeting is this Tuesday, November 24th at 10:30am in the
office living room. Please honor us with your talents. Any
questions, contact Barbara at (863)676-1513
Becoming Catholic (RCIA)
We now have eight seekers who wish to receive
sacraments and full membership in the Catholic Church.
Starting November 24th at 10:00am we will be offering a “day
time” inquiry for anyone who is unable to make the Thursday
evening sessions. If you know of anyone who is interested in
learning more about who we are as Roman Catholics, please
invite them to either Tuesday 10:00am or Thursday 6:30pm
sessions. 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, for the remainder of
2015. We assist our seekers by witnessing our own faith in the
way we pray together, welcome others warmly, and join in doing good works. Some in our congregation will be asked to
sponsor or mentor candidates for full membership. Please say
“yes” and fulfill your role with joy and consistent support.
We thank God for bringing these men and women to us.
If you have any questions or would like to offer your time,
talent, feel free to call Bob Decker at the office
Knights News
Our meeting's; first and third Monday of the
month at 7 pm. Social night: 2nd Monday of the
month at 7,Knight's and their guests. Check out
our website at kofclakewales.com and our Facebook page at
Knights of Columbus Lake Wales. Any questions contact.
Grand Knight Gary Kennedy at 863-232-9562, or Jeff Prunty at
[email protected].
ANCHORS OF FAITH
Anchors of Faith: The
Respect Life Committee
of Holy Spirit Parish 
Anchored in the teaching of the
Catholic Church; advocating for
the respect of human life from
the womb to the tomb
Buy an Anchors of Faith T-shirt! A
black shirt with our white logo on the
back is only $15.00. We are gathering
baby supplies to stuff gift bags for the
Children’s Christmas Party. Please
consider placing a donation in the tote
in the narthex
Everyone is welcome to join our
Action Committee. Beginning
December 1st, we will be meeting on
the 1st Tuesday of each month,
for more info contact:
Marge Prunty 863-605-1115;
Jeff Prunty [email protected];
Tracy Stanciu [email protected]
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November 22, 2015
Holy Spirit Council of Catholic Women
The next CCW meeting will be Tuesday, December 1, 2015.
Mass will be at 8:30am. 9:30 Meeting in parish center followed
by a lunch at 12:00noon. We will be making Christmas
Ornaments. Please remember to bring items for the purses and
breakfast foods for Spook Hill. All women of the parish are
invited to attend. It is never too late to join CCW!
CCW Christmas Angels to place on the trees on the church
only will be available for a $1.00 donation after all Masses on
December 5-6, 12-13 and 19-20.
Health Ministry-Body,
Our parish
nursery is now
open and
available during
the 11:00 am
Sunday morning
mass
Its fall and our Rummage/Bake Sale is
near. CCW will be collecting donations
of gently used items from November 23rd
– January 14th in our new storage shed
located behind the church office. Please
DO NOT LEAVE items outside call
Judith at (407)484-2234 or Shirley
(863)676-6644 to meet you at the
storage shed. Our Rummage/ Bake sale
will be on January 15th & 16th!
Mind & Spirit!
Consider signing up for your “faith fit daily
inspiration”, for a quick reminder about being
wholly integrated in body, mind and spirit. Go
online to orlandodiocese.org, scroll to the
bottom of the home page and click on “faith fit”
and you can download the app. Go for it!! It is always
interesting and gives information about Catholic teachings on the
human person and the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit.
The Health Ministry Committee will meet on Monday, November
23rd from 1:00pm-2:00pm at the parish office living room. For any
and all who have signed up with me two weeks ago or last year.
The Nursery offers the
Thank you to all who have shown interest in helping this ministry.
chance for young children
Don’t forget to get your flu shot! It’s not too late, but it does take
(1-3years old) to be held
2-3 weeks to be effective in your body. Check with your doctor or
safe in a wonderful,
nurturing environment
Publix, Walgreens, CVS and Walmart offer them with Medicare at
while their older siblings no cost to you.
and parents attend Mass.
The nursery is attended
by Brianna Larsen and
Amanda Tepec.
Their wonderful way with
children is a gift to the
parish families. The
nursery is located in the
school bldg. You must
enter through the back
door.
-Ruth Anne
Health Ministry Coordinator
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! For the Religious Gift Shop after
Please come help us hang lights
on the Christmas trees on Monday
November 30th at the church at
9:00 a.m. There is a job for
everyone!
Thank You!
Holy Spirit Arts & Environment
4:00pm and 6:30pm Masses and at
8:00am on Sundays, please stop in the
shop and leave your name and phone
number.
Advent wreaths and calendars are
available now and also many new items
that have arrived! Come take a look and
support the church!
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Noviembre 22, 2015
NUESTRA COLECTA
Noviembre 14 & 15
$11,465.00
Gracias por sus donaciones que
Dios los bendiga siempre
Tejiendo por
Cristo!
BAUTISMOS SOLO UN RECORDATORIO QUE ES IMPORTANTE Y MANDATORIO QUE CUALQUIER FAMILIA QUE TENGA PLANEADO BAUTIZAR
TIENE QUE ESTAR EN MISA TO DOS LOS FINES DE SEMANA. Todos los
niños majors de 6 años deben de estar en clases religiosas por dos años.
Siguiente clase de bautismo es el 12 de Diciembre a las 5:00pm. No
Habra bautismos durante Adviento.
Estamos buscando
Grupo de Oracion
cualquier persona no
Les invita a las reuniones de oracion todos los viernes de 7:00pm a
importa la edad, quien sepa tejer!
9:00pm. (Nuevo dia estara en efecto el 20 de Noviembre) Vengan a
Tenemos un grupo que se reune el
mirar que maravilloso es nuestro Dios! Los Esperamos!
Segundo y cuarto miercoles del mes
Caballeros de Colon 5643
de 10-11am.Este grupo le dara la
oportunindad de servir a su comunidad Si usted ya es miembro de los Caballeros de Colon sepa que usted es
bienvenidos a participar a nuestras reuniones.Nos reunimos el primer y
de fe, tejiendo. Todos bienvenidos!
tercer lunes del mes a las 7:00p.m.
Dorothy’s Corner
Todo aquel quien este en necesidad de comida, ropa, o alguna otra necesidad, estan invitados a visitarnos. Llame a la
oficina: los martes estaran aqui Sharon o Sandi de 6:30-7:30pm. Por ahorita estaremos cerrados los Domingos. No se
require ningun papeleo o identificacion solo debe ser miembros de nuestra parroquia. Si usted quiere donar por favor
traiga sus donaciones a la oficina. Necesitamos de todo! Vegetales enlatados, frijoles y arroz, leche en polvo, jugos,
comida para bebe, etc. gracias por sus donaciones y por su generosidad.
EL ARBOL GENEROSO
Nuestro Señor Jesucristo,
Nuestro arbol de Navidad y el arbol de Rey del Universo Hoy finaliza el año litúrgico con la fiesta de Cristo Rey. Durante
navidad para el Care Center en cuales todo el año hemos celebrado los misterios de Cristo por los cuales todos hemos reciponemos etiquetas con ideas para
bido la salvación. Hoy en todo el mundo católico se escuchará el canto de "Viva Cristo
regalos estaran en la iglesia pronto.
Rey". Éste es el Rey que es un signo de contradicción para muchos. Recordemos que
Por favor si le nace de el Corazon
su nacimiento fue anunciado por los ángeles de la siguiente manera: "Hoy les ha
donar algun juguete, o cualquier regalo nacido, en la ciudad de David, un salvador" (Lc 2, 11). Después el Evangelio nos lo
de navidad para nos niños necesitados muestra así: "Este es mi Hijo muy amado, en quien tengo mis complacencias" (Mt 3,
por favor traiga su regalo sin envolver 17). Y luego en Mateo: "Ha salvado a otros y no puede salvarse a sí mismo. Si es el
y con la etiqueta de regreso a la iglesia rey de Israel, que baje de la cruz y creeremos en él" (Mt 27, 42). Jesús provocó toda
antes de el 13 de Diciembre.
su vida confrontaciones entre su pueblo. Siempre rechazó privilegios y condecoraTambien puede
ciones. Hoy, por fin, le da respuesta a Pilato: "Tú lo has dicho. Soy rey" (Jn 18, 37).
traer los regalos a
¿Por qué crees tú que Jesús se declara rey? ¿Cuál crees que es la verdad sobre el
la oficina,
amor de Dios y sobre la nueva vida que Jesús nos propone? Durante el año vivimos
cualquier regalo
con Jesús y sus enseñanzas. Lo acompañamos hacia su camino a Jerusalén y hoy nos
significa mucho
muestra su verdadera realeza en la cruz. Ser y vivir en la verdad implica este compara
nuestras familias en promiso de tomar la cruz junto con Jesús. Las lecturas de Daniel y del Apocalipsis nos
necesidad. Gracias! indican claramente que Jesús es rey en otra dimensión: su soberanía jamás será
destruida; tiene dominio en la tierra y en el cielo. Señor, ¡ayúdanos a reconocer tu
realeza!