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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
December 6, 2015
Dec 5
4:00 pm
6:30pm
Sun
Dec 6
8:00 am
11:00am
Mon Dec 7
Tue
Dec 8
4:00pm
8:30 am
7:00 pm
+Timothy J. Keen by Sam & Amelia and
Updike Family
Readings for the Week /
Lecturas de la Semana
Sunday: Bar 5:1-9/Ps 126:1-6/Phil 1:4-6, 8-11/Lk 3:1-6
Monday: Is 35:1-10/ Ps 85:9-14/Lk 5:17-26
(Special intentions) Afredo Valora Ortiz Tuesday: Gn 3:9-15, 20/Ps 98:1-4/Eph 1:3-6, 11-12/Lk 1:26
Wednesday: Is 40:25-31/Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10/Mt 11:28-30
by family
Thursday: Is 41:13-20/Ps 145:1, 9-13/Mt 11:11-15
+Jack Hammett by Dennis & Ruth Lynch Friday: Is 48:17-19/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Mt 11:16-19
+Maddie Boucher by Bob & Dale David Saturday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/Jdt
13:18-19/Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47
Next Sunday: Zep 3:14-18a/Is 12:2-6/Phil 4:4-7/Lk 3:10-18
(11 year anniversary) +William Jones
Domingo: Bar 5, 1-9/Sal 126, 1-6/Flp 1, 4-6. 8-11/Lc 3, 1-6
by Family
Lunes: Is 35, 1-10/ Sal 85, 9-14/Lc 5, 17-26
Martes: Gn 3, 9-15. 20/Sal 98, 1-4/Ef 1, 3-6. 11-12/Lc 1,
For the Homeless
Miércoles: Is 40, 25-31/Sal 103, 1-4. 8. 10/Mt 11, 28-30
Jueves: Is 41, 13-20/Sal 145, 1. 9-13/Mt 11, 11-15
+Nick & Gloria Apuzzo 58th Wedding
Viernes: Is 48, 17-19/Sal 1, 1-4. 6/Mt 11, 16-19
Anniversary
Sábado: Zac 2, 14-17 o Ap 11, 19; 12, 1-6. 10/Jdt 13, 18-19
Bilingual Mass
©Liturgical Publications Inc.
Wed Dec 9
5:15 pm
For the Sick
Thur Dec 10 9:30 am
+Maria Nguyen T. Hai by Tiem Nguyen
Fri
Dec 11
+John Martocci by Casingal Family
Sat
Dec 12 4:00 pm
8:30 am
6:30 pm
Sun
Dec 13 8:00 am
11:00am
Special intentions by Norman & Yvonne
Johnson
+Guadalupe Balmaceda by Salud Family
+Maddie Boucher by Shirly & Bill Kasko
+Luran Kelly by Husband Phill Kelly
+Mary Arcebal by Julia & Betty Flowers
+Woddie Dupois by K of C
OUR STEWARDSHIP:
Holy Spirit Total Collection
HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE
CONCEPTION
MASS TIMES:
MONDAY, December 7TH 4:00 PM
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8TH
8:30 AM & 7:00 PM (BILINGUAL)
ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE
DECEMBER 16TH, 2015
AT 7:00 PM
CHRISTMAS
DECEMBER 24TH VIGIL MASS 4:00 PM
BILINGUAL - 6:30 PM
DECEMBER 25TH CHOIR MASS - 9:30 AM
Nov 28 & 29
$ 10,422.00
Guadalupe Mission
$ 3,480.00
Lest it go unsaid your monetary
offerings are always appreciated.
Eucharistic Adoration
Every Tuesday at 7:00pm, we have
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
(not Benediction) for an hour. All are
invited to come and spend some time
with our Lord in quiet praise and adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament.
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December 6, 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.
-Fr. Glenn Charest
Tax Season Volunteers Needed
Catholic Charities of Central Florida is looking for
volunteers to serve as greeters and tax preparers during
the upcoming tax season. Part of a county-wide coalition
to help low-income residents receive free tax preparation,
Catholic Charities has sites throughout Polk County to
increase access to this needed service. The service we
provide is free, but dependent on volunteers to run. Because of our volunteers, some of our families used their
tax refunds to prevent homelessness by paying down bills
and banking an emergency nest egg, pay the down payment on a home, and improve overall financial stability.
If you have four hours or more per week to spare during
the tax season, please give Martha Murphy at
863.299.7983, ext. 104 a call. Volunteers are needed
throughout Polk County, but particularly in WINTER
HAVEN and HAINES CITY. Training is provided.
Our 2nd Annual Italian Dinner night is
coming up on
January 22nd. ATTENTION PARISHIONERS
The Annual Italian Dinner on January 22nd is still in
need of some volunteers for the following areas: decorating, servers, kitchen clean up. Our next planning
meeting will be on December 14th at 11:00 in the parish office dining room.
For the volunteers there will be a tasting of the dinner
to make sure it meets expectations,
so don’t eat lunch. FYI the last two
meetings will be on Jan 4th & 18th at
1:00 pm. Also, please call Barbara
at 676-1513 to let us know you will
be at the taste testing.
Blood Drive at Holy Spirit
Church!
Saturday, December 19th from
2:45pm-5:45pm & Sunday, December 20th from
7:30 am-1:00pm Free gift with blood donation.
First time donors must have an ID. For more info call
(863)297-1840
Eucharistic Adoration
Every Tuesday at 7:00pm, we
have Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament (not Benediction) for
an hour. All are invited to come
and spend some time with our Lord in quiet
praise and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
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Pope Francis has
announced a Jubilee Year
of Mercy starting December
8th of this year until November 20th of 2016. During this
year, we are all called to
focus on mercy – God’s
mercy toward us, and how
we can live more merciful lives as Christians. One
December 6, 2015
Dear Parents,
Just a reminder
Sunday classes
for our elementary
program and our
high school program will
resume on Sunday, Dec. 6th. We
will also have a special children’s
Mass on Sunday, Dec. 6th and our
easy thing you can do during this year is actually also 5th grade students will be singing in
fun – install a new app called “365 Days to Mercy” on the choir. The Knights of Columbus
your mobile device. It’s a free app, and it includes
will be hosting a very special
daily reflections on mercy, Scripture reflections, Pope Christmas party for the children
Francis’ tweets, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and a lot following the 11:00am Mass in the
of other things you’ll find helpful. It’s not complicated parish Center.
or time consuming – in just a minute or two a day you
can read a little about mercy. I have it on my phone,
too!
The Giving Tree!
Our Holy Spirit
Christmas Giving
Our parish nursery
Tree and the
is now open and Lake Wales Care
Center Giving
available during
Tree will be up in
the 11:00 am
the narthex. If
Sunday morning
you choose to
mass
select a gift tag
The Nursery offers the chance for young children
from either
(1-3years old) to be held safe in a wonderful,
tree, kindly
nurturing environment while their older siblings
return the unwrapped gift with the
and parents attend Mass. The nursery is attended
by Brianna Larsen and Amanda Tepec.
tag no later than Sunday, Dec.
Their wonderful way with children is a gift to the
13th. All donated gifts should be
parish families. The nursery is located in the school
unwrapped and
bldg. You must enter through the back door.
Include the tag. Your generosity is
so very much appreciated!
Confirmation Class will have
You may also drop off the gifts
a special ADVENT evening of
to the parish
reflection along with their
office anything you donate will mean
parents and sponsors on Sunday, so much to families in need on this
Dec. 6 at 4:00pm. Don’t forget
time of year.
to bring a candle.
Thank you!
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December 6, 2015
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES!
Knights News
LOOKING FORWARD TO PRAYER, REFLECTION TIME AND FUN TIMES
HERE AT HOLY SPIRIT…
SIPS OF FAITH - Sundays at 9:30 am -- We are currently studying Advent
Last week we talked about what it isn't, this week, what it IS, next week the
Customs of Advent.
BECOMING CATHOLIC -- Our new candidates and
catechumens look to
You, the other members of our parish for your support,
example and prayers.
Welcome them into your hearts as they continue their
journey. Sessions are held
On Tuesdays at 10:00 am or Thursdays at 6:30pm.
If you know anyone interested
in becoming Catholic, completing their sacraments or just finding out more about
the Church call Bob Decker at the office -- 863 - 676-1556.
GOD, WINE AND CHEESE
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.
will meet this month on Friday, Dec. 18th at 6:30
In the office Living Room. As the Year of Grace begins, we shall be discussing
what we can do as participants Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. Let us
look to ideas concerning how each of us can answer the call individually, as a
family, as a parish and beyond.
Mark your calendars now, so you don't forget!
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
CHRISTMAS CAROLING
ON 9TH STREET!
Committee. Beginning
Show your belief in Jesus as the reason December 1st, we will be
for the season.
meeting on the
Sunday, December 20th at 6:30pm
1st Tuesday of each
we'll carol in our
9th St. Neighborhood, followed by hot month,
chocolate and cookies! Donations of Christmas Cookies accept- for more info contact:
ed! Singers and elves
Marge Prunty
Needed! Sign up in the Narthex!
863-605-1115
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December 6, 2015
Holy Spirit Council of Catholic Women
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.
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!
Bingo!
Health Ministry-Body, Mind & Spirit!
Bingo
every
Wednesday at
12:30 Noon.
Here is some food for thought for your body, mind and spirit!
Things to be learned from Noah’s Arch
* Don’t miss the boat, remember we are all in the same boat
* Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the arch.
* Stay fit. When you are 60 years old someone may ask you to do something big.
* Don’t listen to critics: just get on with the job that needs to be done.
*Speed isn't always an advantage. The snails were on board with the cheetahs.
*Remember the arch was built by amateurs; the Titanic by professionals.
*No matter the storm, when you are with God, there is always a rainbow waiting.
Community happenings for your health:
Lake Wales Hospital will be hosting a blood pressure and blood sugar screening at
the Eagle Ridge Mall at food court on Thurs., Dec. 10th from 9-10am. It is free!
The Health Ministry group will meet again on Monday, December. 7th at
1:00pm in the office living room.
If you change nothing, nothing will change. Take care and value yourself. Taking
care of yourself can improve your mental and spiritual health. Make time for your
hobbies and favorite projects. Develop a meaningful and faithful prayer life, and let
this be your prayer: Dear God, Thank you for this beautiful life and please forgive
me for not loving it enough. Amen
Please call Ruth Ann Godden. RN. With any thoughts, ideas or concerns.
(715)613-7281
The Lake Wales
Chorale
will be performing a
“Christmas Around
The World” concert
here at Holy Spirit
Catholic Church on
Friday
December 11th at
7:00p.m Tickets are
$15.00 available at
the Lake Wales Polk
State Arts Center,
you may also
contact Amelia
Updike, Bob Luft or
Bob Decker for
information and
tickets.
See you there!
Dorothy's Corner Food Pantry:
Open for parishioner's every Tuesday evening from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. If you have
an emergency and are in need, please contact the Parish office and we will be
happy to assist you.
Items to consider donating:
Dry Cereal, Dry Milk, Peanut Butter and Jelly
Canned Fruit, Canned Vegetables, Canned meat
Soup, Diced Tomatoes, Tomato Sauce
Spaghetti Sauce, Pasta (any variety)
Personal care items: Shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes,
soap, dish detergent, clothes detergent, White Rice
Pinto Beans (canned or dry), Flour, Sugar
Baby Diaper's all sizes
Please as a courtesy to the people we serve, check ALL
expiration dates!! Thank you for all of your
Support!
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Diciembre 6, 2015
NUESTRA COLECTA
Noviembre 28 & 29
$ 10,422.00
BAUTISMOS SOLO UN RECORDATORIO QUE ES IMPORTANTE Y MANDATORIO QUE CUALQUIER FAMILIA QUE TENGA PLANEADO BAUTIZAR
Gracias por sus donaciones que
Dios los bendiga siempre
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.
Tejiendo por
Cristo!
Estamos buscando
cualquier persona no
importa la edad, quien sepa tejer!
Tenemos un grupo que se reune el
Segundo y cuarto miercoles del mes
de 10-11am.Este grupo le dara la
oportunindad de servir a su comunidad
de fe, tejiendo. Todos bienvenidos!
Grupo de Oracion
Les invita a las reuniones de oracion todos los viernes de 7:00pm a
9:00pm. (Nuevo dia estara en efecto el 20 de Noviembre) Vengan a
mirar que maravilloso es nuestro Dios! Los Esperamos!
Caballeros de Colon 5643
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
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 arbol de Navidad y el
arbol de navidad para el Care
Center en cuales ponemos
etiquetas con ideas para regalos
estaran en la iglesia pronto.
Por favor si le nace de el Corazon
donar algun juguete, o cualquier
regalo de navidad para nos niños
necesitados por favor traiga su
regalo sin envolver y con la etiqueta de regreso a la iglesia antes
de el 13 de Diciembre.
Tambien puede
traer los regalos a
la oficina,
cualquier regalo
significa
mucho para nuestras familias en
necesidad.
Gracias!
2º Domingo de Adviento
Las lecturas de este Segundo Domingo de Adviento ponen como punto principal la
justicia. El Libro del Profeta Baruc lo señala a los judíos que viven desterrados en
Babilonia y sufren las injusticias como pueblo minoritario e inmigrante. El profeta
les recuerda que no se desanimen, que ellos son importantes y especiales ya que
son pueblo del Señor. "Dios te dará un nombre para siempre: 'Paz en la justicia y
gloria en la piedad'." (Bar 5, 4). La justicia de Dios en el sentido bíblico significa la
generosidad y fidelidad de Dios hacia su pueblo. Toda rotura en términos de justicia es curada por la fidelidad y el amor de Dios, es decir por su justicia. La Carta a
los Filipenses también nos habla de los frutos de justicia dados a nosotros por Cristo Jesús, para gloria de Dios Padre. ¿Qué significa esto en mi vida? ¿Cómo hago
caminos de justicia para mis hermanos y hermanas que lo necesitan?
En pocas palabras esta semana debemos de poner manos a la obra en términos de
justicia saber ver y elegir circunstancias que nos lleven a buscar a Dios y sus caminos. Juan Bautista, como una de las grandes figuras del Adviento, nos lo hace sentir fuertemente, llama al arrepentimiento y a la conversión por aquello de recordar
las formas de abrir el corazón apartándonos del egoísmo, la envidia, la soberbia, el
ansia de poder y ser siempre el primero. Dejar de ser caprichosos en situaciones
obvias de cambio. El Adviento es una invitación a seguir caminando, seguir enderezando y planeando formas de dejar la violencia por la paz. Recordando siempre
que si no trabajo por la paz, no debo exigir la justicia.