Welcome to Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, Rey del Universo Festival Items page 5 Thanksgiving page 5 CCW Bus trip page 6 Organ donors page 6 Pavers page 7 K of C Events page 7 Advent Retreats page 4,8 Question of the Week page 9 Reconciliation (Confession) – Mass Schedule Horario de las Misas Weekends / Fines de Semana Saturday Vigil—4 PM Sunday—8 AM, 10 AM, 12 Noon (Spanish), 6 PM Weekdays/Días de Semana Monday through Friday 9 AM Mass Adoration Thursday and Friday Adoration following Mass Saturdays from 3—3:45 and 5:15 PM, Tuesdays and Fridays after morning Mass or during the week by appointment Office Hours Horas de Oficina: Monday - Friday 9 AM to 5 PM Lunes - Viernes 9 AM a 5 PM 300 Malabar Road SE , Palm Bay, FL 32907 Phone: 321-725-3066 www.ourladyofgracechurch.com Father Emmanuel Akalue, Pastor Father Aland Jean, Parochial Vicar Father Tom Shea, C.S.C., Religious Priest 2 November 23, 2014 PARISH TEAM/EQUIPO PARROQUIAL Father Emmanuel Akalue Father Aland Jean Father Tom Shea, C.S.C William Wanca, Sr. Kevin Crawford Alberto Gutierrez Jack Rhine Vanessa Espinoza-Jara Tracy Flavell Pastor Parochial Vicar Religious Priest Deacon/Pastoral Assistant Deacon Deacon Deacon Assistant Director of Music Office Manager Timothy Jacques Maintenance & Custodial Worker Lynda Parks Office Assistant Elizabeth Rivera Director of Music Maria Sierra Youth Minister Jeff Stephen Custodian Parker Ward Office Assistant Theresa LeVaugh Wood Pastoral Minister We are here to serve you / Estamos aquí para servirles Week at a Glance Un Vistazo a la Semana Sunday, November 23 Noon Children’s Church 5:00 PM Spanish AA Group 7:00 PM AA 7:00 PM Alateen 7:00 PM Al-A-Non 7:30 PM Youth Group—9—12 Monday, November 24 1:30 PM Centering Prayer 6:00 PM Cub Scouts 7:00 PM Spanish Charismatic Prayer 7:00 PM Pastoral Council Meeting Tuesday, November 25 1:00 PM Luz y Vida 6:30 PM Charismatic Haitian Prayer Group 6:30PM Cub Scout Den Meeting 7:00 PM Boys Scouts 7:00 PM Spanish Bible Study 7:00 PM Fr. Emmanuel’s Bible Study Wednesday, November 26 10:00 AM Fr. Emmanuel’s Bible Study 10:00 AM Watercolor & Painting 4:00 PM Spanish Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal for 10 AM Mass Thursday, November 27 - Thanksgiving Office Closed 11:30—1:00 PM Meal served Friday, November 28 Office Closed 10:00 AM Adoration 11:30 AM Loaves & Fishes 5:00 PM Martial Arts 7:00 PM AA Meeting 7:00 PM Spanish AA Meeting Saturday, November 29 9:00 AM Haitian Prayer Group Mission Statement / Declaración de Misión We, the Catholic Community of Our Lady of Grace, are called by God to model Christ by evangelizing and catechizing all to the Reign of God. We are giŌed by the Holy Spirit, strengthened by the sacraments, and moved to foster parƟcipatory and beauƟful liturgy. With a loving embrace that encourages reconciliaƟon and healing, we hold close all God’s creaƟon. We are the presence of God, the hearts, voices and hands of Jesus Christ, whose work we conƟnue as He works with us. Nosotros, la comunidad católica de Our Lady of Grace, somos llamados por Dios para modelar a Cristo mediante la evangelización y catequización de todos al Reino de Dios. Estamos dotados por el Espíritu Santo fortalecidos por los sacramentos y movidos a promover una liturgia hermosa de la cual todos participemos. Con un abrazo amoroso que nos lleva a la reconciliación y sanación, mantenemos cercana toda la creación de Dios. Somos la presencia de Dios, los corazones, voces y manos de Jesucristo, cuyo trabajo continuamos mientras Él continua el suyo en nosotros. 3 November 23, 2014 Please remember the following people’s intentions as we gather for Eucharist: "To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven … Al acercarnos a la Eucaristía, recuerden por favor las intenciones de las siguientes personas: Saturday, Nov. 22 4:00 PM †James Moss by Helen Moss †Holger Emmanuel Pedersen, Family, & Friends †Janet Schmitt by Ed Schmitt †John F. Kearney Sr. by Gilbert & Adel Ruiz Sunday, Nov. 23 8:00 AM Mass for the People of Our Lady of Grace 10:00 AM †Agnes Uyen Nguyen by her Mom 12:00 PM Lady of Guadalupe & Archangels (TG) Olga Hernandez †-5 Luis Alejandro Rojas Alverez by the Rojas Family 6:00 PM Monday, Nov. 24 9:00 AM †Pamela Tierney by Helen Golden Tuesday, Nov. 25 9:00 AM †Delores Stroum by Helen Golden Wednesday, Nov. 26 9:00 AM †Holger Emmanuel Pedersen, Family, & Friends †Charles Riberio by George Loiacono Thursday, Nov. 27 9:00 AM (TG) Thanksgiving Blessings by the Belotte Family †Agnes Nguyen Hanh Uyen by her Daughter Friday, Nov. 28 9:00 AM †Agnes Nguyen Hanh Uyen by her Daughter Saturday, Nov. 29 4:00 PM †Agnes Nguyen Hanh Uyen by her Daughter (TG) the Louis Family by Alex & Louise Sunday, Nov. 30 8:00 AM †Agnes Uyen Nguyen by her Mom †Harriet Malec by her Family †Adriano & Patrocinio Gonzalo by Frank & Grace †Gliceria Gonzalo by Frank & Grace 10:00 AM †Arthur Moncrieffe by his Wife & Children 12:00 PM (B) Marilyn Pedraza by Jose & Christina †Elpidia Ramirez by Maria & Isa 6:00 PM Mass for the People of Our Lady of Grace Tabernacle Candle (TG) the Gourdet Family (TG) the Kebreau Families by the Belottes (B) Alexia Hope by Joyce Franco “Hay bajo el sol un momento para todo y un tiempo para hacer cada cosa …” a For our community members Por los miembros de nuestra comunidad time to heal ….un tiempo para sanar Elizabeth Curran, Andrew Harris, Trefimina Zampano, James Callis, Linda McLachlin, Jessica McDuffy, Nicholas McDuffy, Tim Wheatley time to die… un tiempo para morir Pamela Tierney, John Kearney Sr., Edward Welsh, Reginald Garoute, Katherine Baetz, Elpidia Ramirez, Lionel Frances, Clarence Hodges For those in the military services … Spc. Michael Doyle, Jr., Captain Gerrid Gall, Juspo Melendez, Melanie Lopez, Christian Cardona, Eric Miranda, MSG Jacob Kasarda, Captain Frank Leroy Adams, Peter Tran, Kyle Lulewicz Please pray for all those listed on our Prayer Chain / Por favor ora por aquellos en nuestra cadena de oración IMPORTANT Hospital Information: If you are going to the hospital, please speak to the receptionist at the church and let them know when you will be admitted and what hospital you are going to. It would also be very helpful if we knew your room number. Federal Privacy Regulation – HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), prohibits all hospitals from informing churches of a patient’s presence unless the patient gives permission for the hospital to do so. IMPORTANTE: Si vas a estar hospitalizado, notifica en la oficina de nuestra iglesia , en qué hospital vas a estar. Ayudaría además, que posteriormente nos indiques el número de la habitación. La Regulación Federal de la Privacidad – HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), prohíbe a los hospitales dar información de pacientes ,a menos que el paciente lo autorize. Mass Intention Codes: (TG) Thanksgiving (I) Special Intention (W) Wedding Anniversary (RH) Recovery & Healing (B) Birthday † Deceased 4 November 23, 2014 Parish Advent Mission Retreat with Father Roderic Petrie a Franciscan Friar Living Our Faith with Joy December 8—10, 2014 Beginning with 9:00 AM Mass and 7:00 PM in the evening Day One: Loving God and One Another in the Reality of Today Day Two: Am I Forgiven? Can I Forgive Others? (Sacrament of Reconciliation offered) Day Three: Wholeness in Body and Soul (Sacrament for the Sick Offered) This is our community’s opportunity to develop spiritual vision, offer forgiveness, heal hurt, and divisions, and revitalize our parish. Come prepare your heart for Advent. 5 November 23, 2014 Thanksgiving Dinner Served Here at Our Lady of Grace Thursday, November 27 11:30 AM—1:00 PM All are Welcome! Come share a meal and appreciate all we are thankful for. There will be no Loaves & Fishes on Friday, November 28 Se servirá Cena de Acción de Gracias aquí en Our Lady of Grace jueves, 27 de noviembre 11:30 AM—1:00 PM ¡Todos están invitados! Ven y comparte un alimento y aprecia los motivos de nuestro agradecimiento No Habrá “Loaves and Fishes” el viernes 28 de noviembre Jewelry Needed Entertainment Update: It's time to clean out your jewelry boxes! We are collecting jewelry to sell at our Heritage Festival. You may drop off donations at our parish office. Thank you in advance. We still have a few time slots to fill. If you have a talent you want to share please call the church office. We would love to have more diverse heritages entertain us. Necesitamos Joyería Actualización del Entretenimiento ¡Es tiempo de limpiar su joyero! Ya comenzamos a recibir las prendas que venderemos en nuestro Festival “Heritage”. Puede entregar sus donaciones en la oficina. Gracias por adelantado. Tenemos aún algunos espacios disponibles. Si tiene algún talento que quiera compartir, por favor llame a la oficina. Nos gustaría tener herencias diversas adicionales como entretenimiento. 6 November 23, 2014 All are invited! Council of Catholic Women’s Bus Trip, to visit The Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary Queen of the Universe, in Orlando December 2, 2014 Departing from Our Lady of Grace at 8:00 AM $20.00 p/p Tour will stop for lunch (on your own) in a nearby restaurant, also for some shopping For tickets call the office. Seats are limited! Excursión en autobús, visitando La Basílica del Santuario Nacional de "Mary Queen of the Universe", en Orlando 2 de diciembre Partiendo de Our Lady of Grace a las 8:00 AM $20.00 p/p Nos detendremos para almorzar (por su cuenta) en restaurant cercano y visitaremos alguna tienda. Para adquirir boletos llame a la oficina. ¡Los asientos están limitados! Our Lady of Grace 2015 Christmas Ornaments are here! They will be sold after all Masses this weekend. $8 each. Some of the wood is from our church when it was built in 1993. ¡Llegaron los Adornos de Navidad 2015 de Our Lady of Grace! Estarán a la venta después de todas las Misas, comenzando el próximo fin de semana. $8 cada uno. Parte de la madera utilizada proviene de la construcción de nuestra Iglesia en 1993. Theme for “In Appreciation of…” Tema para “En agradecimiento…” November 23— the Secular Order Servants of Mary 23 de noviembre—la Orden Seglar de los Siervos de María We thank you for your gift of time and talent here at Our Lady of Grace. Les agradecemos su regalo de tiempo y talento aquí en Our Lady of Grace. Recently we had a speaker come to the Ministry of the Sick meeting to educate us on being organ and tissue donors. It was a very timely meeting being that we have our own Deacon Jack on a waiting list for an organ transplant. It is really important that we all register and you can do this by going on line atwww.DonateLifeFlorida.org Maybe you can be that “hero” to save someone else's life—register today. Recientemente un conferenciante se dirigió a los Ministros de los Enfermos para educar en cómo convertirse en donantes de órganos y tejidos. Fue una reunión muy oportuna, en momentos que tenemos nuestro propio Diácono Jack en lista de espera para un trasplante de órganos. Es importante que todos se registren, puede hacerlo en línea en www.DonateLifeFlorida.org Tal vez usted puede ser h" éroe"salvando la vida de otra persona. – regístrese hoy. 7 START WITH GRATITUDE Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse. —Henry Van Dyke EMPIEZA CON GRATITUD La gratitud es un sentimiento interior por una bondad recibida. El agradecimiento es el impulso natural de expresar ese sentimiento. Acción de Gracias es seguire ese impulse. Have you recently celebrated a milestone, new to the parish, or lost a loved one? A great way to remember this is to have a paver engraved and placed outside by Mary. The cost is $60 and above depending on the size of paver. Forms are available at the office. ¿Ha celebrado recientemente un acontecimiento, ha llegado nuevo a la parroquia o ha perdido un ser querido? Una excelente manera de recordar ese acontecimiento es grabándolo en uno de los adoquines del patio, alrededor de la imagen de María. Los precios comienzan en $60, dependiendo del tamaño. Las hojas de pedido están en la oficina. THANK YOU—We want to thank you for your response to the Offertory Initiative. Many of you are continuing your support and those that were able have even increased their offertory. We are blessed in so many ways and with God’s grace we will continue to do well. Many blessings upon you. If you have not responded you may still do so by completing the envelope that was mailed to you. GRACIAS – Les agradecemos su respuesta a la Iniciativa del Ofertorio. Muchos de ustedes han continuado apoyándonos y otros han podido aumentar su ofertorio. Somos bendecidos de muchas maneras y con la gracia de Dios, continuaremos marchando bien. Reciban muchas bendiciones. Si usted no ha respondido, aún puede hacerlo completando el sobre que se les nvoi por correo. November 23, 2014 Knights of Columbus Save the Date Events: December 6—9:30 to 3:30 Laps for Life Awareness of life from womb to tomb. December 27 Bus Trip to St. Augustine 9:30 AM—11:00 PM $32 each Register by December 15 Fechas de Eventos para reservar de los Caballeros de Colón: 6 de diciembre – 9:30 a 3:30 Vueltas por la Vida Concientizando la Vida desde el vientre hasta la tumba 27 de diciembre Excursión en autobús a San Agustín $32 por persona Registrarse antes del 15 de diciembre Church Flowers A donation has been made to the Church Flowers this weekend “In Thanksgiving” by Frank and Grace. Flores de la Iglesia Se recibió donativo para las flores de la Iglesia de este fin de semana de parte de Frank y Grace en “Acción de Gracias”. If you would like to acknowledge a celebration or give in memory of someone you can make a donation to our church flowers or for the bread and wine at Mass. This is then published in the bulletin. You may contact Theresa Wood if interested at the office. Si usted interesara reconocer alguna celebración o donar en memoria de alguien, puede hacer un donativo para las flores de nuestra iglesia, o para el pan y el vino de la Misa. Esta información se publica en el boletín. Si está interesado, comuníquese con Theresa Wood en la oficina. 8 November 23, 2014 La Iglesia Católica Our Lady of Grace Malabar 300, Palm Bay, FL 32907 les invita a su Evento de Renovación Personal: Adviento: Tiempo de Luz y Cambio Programa: Viernes 12 de diciembre 7:00PM Misa en honor a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, seguido de celebración en el Centro Servita Sábado 13 de diciembre 8:00AM a 2:30PM ReƟro de Sanación A efectuarse en la Iglesia Domingo 14 de diciembre 12:00M Misa en español, Concelebrada 3:00 a 5:00PM Concierto, Centro Servita Lunes 15 de diciembre 7:00PM Misa de Sanación,P. Fernando - Concelebrada Boletos: DonaƟvo $15.00 Incluye: - ReƟro (sábado) almuerzo y merienda - Admisión al concierto (domingo) Para obtener boletos y mayor información: (321)795-0156 Rafael (321)698-2015 Helen (321)917-6220 Ana (321)749-4618 Dammeris El Padre Fernando Echeverri es el fundador de la organización “Fundepaz”, ministerio que ayuda a individuos y comunidades de escasos recursos, incluyendo proyectos de viviendas, sillas de ruedas a minusválidos, ayuda en la educación y otros. Todos los proyectos de dicha Fundación son financiados con el producto de los Conciertos ofrecidos por el padre Fernando, de la Venta de sus CDs de música y reflexiones, de Fiestas, Banquetes y algunas donaciones voluntarias. Para ayudarlo a cumplir su misión estarán a la venta durante nuestro evento sus libros y CD’s a precios módicos. Se aceptan tarjetas de crédito. 9 November 23, 2014 WEEKLY STEWARSHIP GUIDE / GUIA DE MAYORDOMIA SEMANAL Treasures—Where your treasure is . . . there your heart will be. Personal Maintenance: (weekly) Clothes $10 Entertainment $15 Eating out $20 Household Maintenance: (weekly) Electric $40 Internet/Cable $32 Food $150 Spiritual Maintenance: (weekly) Time ? Talent ? Treasure ? Please consider giving at least one hour of your weekly wages. Considere donar por lo menos una hora de su salario semanal Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us exercise them. (Rom, 12:6) Share the Question of the Week with your family or within your ministry. Comparte la pregunta de la semana con tu familia o en tu ministerio. $12,000-GOAL / Meta $9.685 Offertory Contributions Contribuciones Semanales De Ofertorio November 16, 2014 / 16 de noviembre de 2014 $9.685 Offertory/Ofertorio Jesus asks us to care for the “least” as we would care for him. 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Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-432-3240 12 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Rv 14:14-19; Ps 96:10-13; Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Rv 15:1-4; Ps 98:1-3ab, 7-9; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 21:20-28 Thanksgiving Day (suggested): Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19 Friday: Rv 20:1-4, 11 — 21:2; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a; Lk 21:29-33 Saturday: Rv 22:1-7; Ps 95:1-7ab; Lk 21:34-36 Sunday: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mk 13:33-37 THE LORD’S FLOCK Sheep are high-maintenance animals. They are not very intelligent. Without guidance and care, especially in a climate like Israel’s, they would die quickly from predators, starvation, or just their own slowness. The scriptural image of us as the Lord’s flock is not terribly flattering to us, since it is only the never-ending diligence of a watchful shepherd that allows the flock to survive. The feast of Christ the King was intended to call the world back to Christ as the sole power of the world, to bring back a flock that had been scattered by many negative forces of the growing industrial, scientific, and wartorn world of the early twentieth century. It is fitting that, as we celebrate Christ the King, we hear about Christ the Shepherd who cares for us and who, likewise, will be there at the end of time. Interestingly enough, as the Gospel illustrates, our own destiny is determined by the way we have been “shepherds” to the rest of the flock. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want (Psalm 23). November 23, 2014 LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Apo 14:1-3, 4b-5; Sal 24 (23):1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lc 21:1-4 Martes: Apo 14:14-19; Sal 96 (95):10-13; Lc 21:5-11 Miércoles: Apo 15:1-4; Sal 98 (97):1-3ab, 7-9; Lc 21:1219 Jueves: Apo 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Sal 100 (99):1b-5; Lc 21:20-28 Día de Acción de Gracias (sugerencia): Sir 50:22-24; Sal 145 (144):2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lc 17:11-19 Viernes: Apo 20:1-4, 11 — 21:2; Sal 84 (83):3-6a, 8a; Lc 21:29-33 Sábado: Apo 22:1-7; Sal 95 (94):1-7ab; Lc 21:34-36 Domingo: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7; Sal 80 (79):2-3, 15-16, 18-19; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mc 13:33-37 EL REBAÑO DE JESÚS Las ovejas son animales que necesitan mucha atención. No son muy inteligentes. Especialmente en un clima como el de Israel, morirían rápidamente a causa de predadores, hambre o por su lentitud. La imagen bíblica de nosotros como el rebaño del Señor no es halagadora porque solamente con la vigilancia constante del pastor cuidadoso el rebaño puede sobrevivir. La institución de la fiesta de Cristo Rey fue motivada por la intención de llevar el mundo a Cristo como el único poder de este mundo; y también de hacer volver el rebaño dispersado por las tantas fuerzas negativas del creciente mundo industrial y científico, desgarrado por la guerra, del siglo veinte. Mientras celebramos a Cristo Rey, es muy apropiado entender que el Cristo Pastor nos cuida ahora y va a estar presente en el momento de la separación de buenos y malos en el juicio final. Como el Evangelio ilustra bien, nuestro propio destino está determinado por nuestro servicio como pastores al resto del rebaño. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. El Señor es mi pastor, nada me falta (Salmo 23)
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