Welcome to Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Trigésino Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Well done, my good and faithful servant. Bien hecho, mi buen y fiel servidor. Festival Items page 5 Pavers page 7 Thanksgiving page 5 Advent Retreats page 4,8 CCW Bus trip page 6 Question of the Week page 9 Servants of Mary page 7 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 Holy Days / Días Santos Holy Day Vigil—5 PM; Holy Day—9 AM, 7 PM Reconciliation (Confession) – Saturdays from 3—3:45 and 5:15PM, Tuesdays and Fridays after morning Mass or during the week by appointment All Sundays of the year and Holy Days are days of Eucharistic celebration for Catholic Christians (Holy Days of Obligation). Todos los domingos del año y los Días Santos son días de celebración eucarística para todos los Católicos Cristianos (Días de Obligación). 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 16, 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 16 Noon Children’s Church 1:30 PM Ultreya 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 7:30 PM Confirmation 2015 Monday, November 17 1:30 PM Centering Prayer 6:00 PM Cub Scouts 7:00 PM Spanish Charismatic Prayer 7:00 PM Knights of Columbus 7:00 PM Servite’s All Souls Day Tuesday, November 18 1:00 PM Luz y Vida 6:30 PM Charismatic Haitian Prayer Group 6:30PM Cub Scout Den Meeting 6:30 PM Reconciliation Session #4 7:00 PM Boys Scouts 7:00 PM Spanish Bible Study Wednesday, November 19 10:00 AM Fr. Emmanuel’s Bible Study 10:00 AM Watercolor & Painting 4:00 PM Spanish Choir Rehearsal 5:15 PM Children’s Choir Rehearsal 6:15 PM Faith Formation—K—8 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal for 10 AM Mass Thursday, November 20 10:00 AM Adoration 10:00 AM Overeaters Anonymous 7:00 PM Men’s Overeaters Anonymous 7:00 PM Baptismal Catechumenate 7:00 PM Girl Scouts Friday, November 21 10:00 AM Adoration 11:30 AM Loaves & Fishes 5:00 PM Martial Arts 6:00 PM Special Needs Ministry 7:00 PM AA Meeting 7:00 PM Spanish AA Meeting Saturday, November 22 5:15 PM First Reconciliation 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 16, 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: “Hay bajo el sol un momento para todo y un tiempo para hacer cada cosa …” Saturday, Nov. 15 4:00 PM Mass for the People of Our Lady of Grace Sunday, Nov. 16 8:00 AM †Ed Duffy by Karen Duffy †Agnes Uyen Nguyen by her Mom †Carmen Eubra by the Dela Rosas †Demetria De La Rosa by the Dela Rosas 10:00 AM †Margaret Woehrle by Ed Woehrle (†-1)Mark Diflumeri by Marie Martin (B) Jeanine Nelson by her Family †James Anderson by Deborah Anderson 12:00 PM †Madgalena Vidal by Norma Figueroa †Modesta Martin by her Daughters †Raquelita de Palacio & Families and Maria M. Santiago by Margarita Palacio †Roger Eid by Jorge & Carmen Quinones 6:00 PM Monday, Nov. 17 9:00 AM (RH) Kathleen Ottens by Lynda Parks †Ed Welsh by Lyn Carty Tuesday, Nov. 18 9:00 AM †Fermin Archer Jr. by the Archer Family (B) Alexia Hope Wednesday, Nov. 19 9:00 AM †Edward Welsh by John Welsh Thursday, Nov. 20 9:00 AM (TG) Joseph Zampano by Trefimina Zampano Friday, Nov. 21 9:00 AM Saturday, Nov. 22 4:00 PM †James Moss by Helen Moss †Holger Emmanuel Pedersen, Family, & Friends †Janet Schmitt by Ed Schmitt 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 by Margarita Palacio (TG) Olga Hernandez 6:00 PM Tabernacle Candle †Teresa Salomone by her Son Marcello, Ann, & Carmen a For our community members Por los miembros de nuestra comunidad time to heal ….un tiempo para sanar Trefimina Zampano, James Callis, Linda McLachlin, Jessica McDuffy, Nicholas McDuffy, Jack Rhine, Tim Wheatley time to die… un tiempo para morir 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 16, 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 16, 2014 The Saint Vincent de Paul bags are due this week. Please return them to the narthex. We thank you for your generosity. Las bolsas de San Vicente de Paúl deben ser devueltas esta semana. Favor depositarlas en el atrio. Agradecemos su generosidad. Your talent is Gods gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God. We need your assistance. We have a beautiful flag ceremony on Sunday, February 1 as part of the Heritage Mass and parade, but we need someone to coordinate this process. Please call Tracy if you are interested in helping. Necesitamos su ayuda. El domingo 1 de febrero tendremos una hermosa ceremonia de banderas, parte de la Misa de la Herencia y de la parada, pero necesitamos una persona que coordine el proceso. Llame a Tracy si está interesado. 15th Annual Heritage Festival January 29—February 1, 2015 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 6 November 16, 2014 Friday Friends Night For older teens and adults with disabilities Bring a friend or make one! Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church—Servite Community Center 300 Malabar Rd. S.E. Palm Bay 6-8 PM November 21 Viernes, Noche de Amigos Para jóvenes adultos y adultos con discapacidades ¡Trae un amigo o haz uno! Iglesia Católica Our Lady of Grace—Centro Comunitario Servita Calle Malabar 300 S.E. Palm Bay 6-8 PM 21 de noviembre 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! Theme for “In Appreciation of…” Tema para “En agradecimiento…” November 16— our readers 16 de noviembre—nuestros lectores 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. Our Lady of Grace 2015 Christmas Ornaments are here! They will be sold after all Masses beginning next week. $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. 7 November 16, 2014 Come celebrate the Servants of Mary All Souls Day hosted by the Secular Order on Monday, November 17, at 7 PM. There will be a prayer service in the church to honor the friars who founded our parish and the deceased members of the secular order. All are welcome. Ven a celebrar el Día de los Difuntos de los Siervos de María, auspiciado por la Orden Seglar, el lunes 17 de noviembre a las 7 p.m. Habrá un servicio de oración en la Iglesia para honrar a los frailes que fundaron nuestra parroquia y a los miembros difuntos de la Orden Seglar. Están todos invitados. 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. Church Flowers A donation was made to the church flowers for this weekend from Laura Hyatt in memory of Gerald Hall. Gerald was our parishioner that planted many of our outside plants. Flores de la Iglesia Se recibió un donativo para las flores de la Iglesia de este fin de semana, de parte de Laura Hyatt, en memoria de Gerald Hall. Él fue un feligrés que sembró muchas de las plantas de nuestros alrededores. 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 16, 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 16, 2014 WEEKLY STEWARSHIP GUIDE / GUIA DE MAYORDOMIA SEMANAL Total Yearly Income Ingreso Anual Total 5% $10,000 $10.00 $12.00 $14.00 $20,000 $20.00 $24.00 $30,000 $30.00 $40,000 9% 10% $16.00 $18.00 $20.00 $28.00 $32.00 $36.00 $40.00 $36.00 $42.00 $48.00 $54.00 $60.00 $40.00 $48.00 $56.00 $64.00 $72.00 $80.00 $50,000 $50.00 $60.00 $70.00 $80.00 $90.00 $100.00 $60,000 $60.00 $72.00 $84.00 $96.00 $108.00 $120.00 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. 6% 7% 8% Weekly Giving $12,000-GOAL / Meta $9,722 Offertory Contributions Contribuciones Semanales De Ofertorio November 9, 2014 / 9 de noviembre de 2014 $9,722 Offertory/Ofertorio Who has affirmed your talents? Who needs your affirmation of their talents? ¿Quién ha afirmado tus talentos? ¿Quién necesita tu afirmación de sus talentos? 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Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-432-3240 12 November 16, 2014 READINGS FOR THE WEEK 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 LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Apo 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 18:35-43 Martes: Apo 3:1-6, 14-22; Sal 15 (14):2-5; Lc 19:1-10, ó (para la memoria de la Dedicación) Hch 28: 11-16, 30-31; Sal 98 (97):1-6; Mt 14:22-33 Miércoles: Apo 4:1-11; Sal 150:1b-6; Lc 19:11-28 Jueves: Apo 5:1-10; Sal 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lc 19:41-44 Viernes: Apo 10:8-11; Sal 119 (118):14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Lc 19:45-48 Sábado: Apo 11:4-12; Sal 144 (143):1b, 2, 9-10; Lc 20:27-40 Domingo: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Sal 23 (22):1-3, 5-6; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46 GET READY The Letters of Paul to the Thessalonians are among his earliest writings, and are driven by his belief and the belief of the entire early Christian community that the return of Christ was imminent. Therefore, to devote time or attention to anything else was foolish. As time progressed, this fervor receded a bit. Today we may wonder, when we hear these readings about the coming end-times, if we should take them to heart. What should we do when we hear that the day of the Lord will come upon us “like a thief at night”? (1 Thessalonians 5:2) Does this mean we are to stop our long-range goal-setting, get rid of our yearly calendars and planners, or stop putting money in the college education fund? Of course not. What it does mean is that we need to change our lives, living like children of the light and illuminating the world around us with the light of the gospel. Then, on that day, when the details of our daily living become unimportant, we will be ready to find our peace and security in Christ Jesus. PREPÁRENSE Las cartas de Pablo a los tesalonicenses son de sus primeros escritos, y fueron motivadas por su creencia y la de toda la primera comunidad cristiana de que el regreso de Cristo era inminente, y por eso sería una tontería dar tiempo o atención a otras cosas. Con el pasar del tiempo, ese fervor comenzaba a disminuir un poco. Hoy día, cuando escuchamos estas lecturas sobre el fin del mundo, podemos preguntarnos si de veras creemos que Cristo va a venir entre nosotros como “un ladrón en la noche” (1 Tesalonicenses 5:2). Si la respuesta es “Sí”, ¿debemos, o no, dejar nuestra planificación a largo plazo, deshacernos de nuestros calendarios y agendas, y suspender los ahorros para la educación universitaria de nuestros hijos? Seguro que no. Pero, lo que sí quiere decir es que deberíamos cambiar nuestra vida y vivir como hijos de la luz e iluminar el mundo a nuestro alrededor con la luz del Evangelio. Entonces, en aquel día, cuando los detalles de nuestra rutina diaria ya no importen, estaremos listos para encontrar nuestra paz y seguridad en Cristo Jesús. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. USE YOUR TALENT Having only modest talent is no excuse for not using it. Think what the morning would be like if only talented birds sang! —Anonymous USA TUS TALENTOS Tener sólo un modesto talento no es justificación para no usarlo. ¡Piensa lo que sería la mañana si sólo los pájaros talentosos cantaran! Pope’s Prayer Intention for November: / Intención del Papa Francisco para la Oración en noviembre That all who suffers loneliness may experience the closeness of God and the support of others. Que las personas que sufren soledad sientan la cercanía de Dios y el apoyo de los hermanos.
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