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“I am bapƟzing you with water,
but one mighƟer than I is coming.
He will bapƟze you with the
Holy Spirit and fire.”
Third Sunday of Advent December 13th, 2015 PA R I S H C A L E N D A R
Sun, November 13th
9am-12pm Coffee & Doughnuts (PC)
Mon, November 14th
9am-3pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (WC)
Tues, December 15th
10am-2pm Thrift Shoppe (CH)
Wed, December 16th
9:30am Biblical Series (PC) 6pm Children’s Choir (MR) 7:30pm Adult Choir (MR)
Thurs, December 17th
12pm Sunshine Seniors (PC)
Fri, December 18th
10am-2pm Thrift Shoppe (CH)
Sat, December 19th
10am-2pm Thrift Shoppe (CH)
Sun, December 20th
9am-12pm Coffee & Doughnuts (PC)
MC — Main Church; PC — Parish Center; YR — Youth Room;
WC — Welcome Center (Parish Offices); CH — Caulfield House
PRIESTS
Reverend Roland Nadeau, M.S.
Pastor
Reverend William J. Slight, M.S.
Associate Pastor
Reverend Robert Susann, M.S.
Airport Chaplain (In Residence)
Reverend Jim Henault M.S.
In Residence
PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. Mr. José González
Deacon
Rev. Mr. Miguel Pagán
Deacon
Rev. Mr. Manny Garcia
Deacon
Br. Ron Lafleche, M.S.
Sacristan
Dawn Wilson
Administrative Bookkeeper
Carlos Bernard
Faith Formation Coordinator
Brandie Akos
Youth Ministry Coordinator
Cheryl Haney
Director of Liturgy & Music
Susan Abouchacra
Parish Projects Coordinator
Araceli Cruz
Secretary/Pastoral Assistant
Yliana Soto
Faith Formation Assistant
Nelson Rodriguez
Maintenance Coordinator
Turner Flynn
Media Specialist
PARISH OFFICE
4545 Anderson Road Orlando, Florida 32812
Office Hours: Monday—Friday 8am to 4:30pm
Parish Office: 407-277-1702
Fax: 407-277-1973
Website: www.BlessedTrinityOrlando.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Our parish is staffed by the Missionaries of
Our Lady of La Salette, Province of Mary
Mother of Americas, along with our sister
church, Good Shepherd Parish in Orlando.
December 13th, 2015
SCRIPTURE READINGS AND INTENTIONS
Monday, December 14th, 2015
8:30am—Albert Lauer†
Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a/
Mt 21:23-27
Tuesday, December 15th, 2015
8:30am—Rose Beciona
Zep 3:1-2, 9-13/
Mt 21:28-32
Wednesday, December 16th, 2015
Is 45:6b-8, 18,
8:30am—Brian Bourgeois †
21b-25/ Lk 7:18b-23
Thursday, December 17th, 2015
8:30am—Larry Graves ♥
Friday, December 18th, 2015
8:30am—Jerry Sempier †
Gn 49:2, 8-10/
Mt 1:1-17
Jer 23:5-8/Mt 1:18-25
Saturday, December 19th, 2015
8:30am— John Ruckshal †
5:00pm—People of the Church ♥
Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/
Lk 1:5-25
Sunday, December 20th, 2015
Mi 5:1-4a/Heb 10:5-10/Lk 1:39-45
8:00am—Decema Clement †
10:00am—Russell C. Murgia †
12:00pm—Pedro, Luis & Francisco Gonzalez †
5:00pm—Kassidy Charles & Ervin Charles Sr. ♥
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm (English)
Sunday: 8:00am (English), 10:00am (English),
12:00pm (Spanish), 5:00pm (English)
Monday — Saturday: 8:30am in the Welcome Center
Rosary (Monday through Saturday): 8:00am
RECONCILIATION
Monday through Saturday: after 8:30am Mass
Saturday: 4:00pm-4:30pm in Main Church
Sunday: 11:15am-11:45am (Spanish)
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“Let Your
Light Shine”
3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
What Should we Do? (Readings: Zephaniah 3:14-18; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:10-18)
St. Luke tells us that people asked John the Baptist what they should do. This was in response to
his calling them a “brood of vipers” and demanding that they show signs of genuine repentance.
Their question could have taken a very different form, such as: “Who do you think you are?
Why should we listen to you?” It would seem natural to be indignant when confronted by such
harsh comments. People could have just walked away. No doubt some people did. But others
asked his advice. There must have been something about John that invited just such a reply.
I have often had occasion to note in this column that some of Mary’s words at La Salette are by no means
easy to hear—unless, of course, we take them as addressed to someone else, to “those people,” not to us.
We must remember that the strong words of John the Baptist were not recorded simply out of a sense of
historical accuracy. They served as a reminder to the Christians who would read them or hear them, that they
should also act on them. It takes much less time to lose good habits than it does to develop them. Both the
Gospel and the message of La Salette remind us of this. We hear the word and respond with various good
resolutions. But then we can get distracted or even discouraged. John’s advice to those who asked was
eminently practical: share your clothes and food with the poor, do not practice extortion, etc. The Beautiful
Lady of La Salette takes a similar basic approach, especially when she reminds us of the importance of prayer.
Her entire discourse is in fact so down to earth that academics and theologians are more likely than “ordinary
folk” to take offense at it. Even people who never miss Church can ask themselves, as they hear Mary’s
complaints about people not going to Mass, whether their own presence and participation is all it might be.
They (we) too can ask, “What should we do?” The goal, after all, is that the Lord might “rejoice over us in
gladness” and “renew us in his love.”
Sacrificial Giving
Fostering Stewardship as a way of life
for Blessed Trinity Catholic Church
Weekend of December 5th & 6th, 2015
Offertory: $17,643.84
Debt Reduction: $3,038
EFT: $1,397.37
EFT: $430
In today’s Gospel we hear the prophet John the Bap st
being asked a profound stewardship ques on: “What
should we do?” Each group wants to know the appropriate
response to John’s call; each reply points to how they
should treat others. John does not simply say, “Be bap‐
zed.” Rather, he points them to their jobs and personal
rela onships. The message of John the Bap st is simple:
judgment is near, and repentance includes trea ng others
well. We should be willing to share what we have with
those in need. To listen to John the Bap st is to be called to
account. Do I give only of my excess, or am I the good stew‐
ard who is willing to sacrifice in order to help others?
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Ministry Opportunities
EDUCATION & FORMATION Religious Ed (Grades PreK‐5)/Sacramental Prep Carlos Bernard: 407‐277‐1702 ext. 103
Marriage Prep & Enrichment Araceli Cruz: 407‐277‐1702 ext. 101
RCIA — Rite of Chris an Ini a on of Adults Carlos Bernard: 407‐277‐1702 ext. 103
Youth & Young Adult Ministry Brandie Akos: 407‐277‐1702 ext. 102
Why Catholic? Carlos Bernard: 407‐277‐1702 ext. 103
HOSPITALITY & OUTREACH Bereavement Care Ministers Joanne Heaney: 407‐277‐1702
Ministers to the Sick & Outreach Ministry Be y Ligas: 407‐859‐0845 Blessed Trinity Catholic Church — www.BlessedTrinityOrlando.org
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OUR PARISH
Christmas Angel Trees Star ng December 5th, trees with tags for all giving opportuni es are in
the Narthex. What is needed is listed on the tag. All gi s should be NEW
and returned UNWRAPPED with the tag by the weekend of December
20th. Toys are for the children at the Guadalupe Center and for the VBS
mission in the Dominican Republic.
25 Week Club Weekly Winner
Second Blessings Thrift Shoppe & Boutique
We proudly present this week’s lucky
Open Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays
winner of the 25 week club drawing.
10 am - 2 pm
Mary Barrette — $25
We accept Ladies, Men’s & Children’s Clothing
Shoes, Purses, Books, Religious Articles, Jewelry
Travelers Mass
gift Items.
Every Sunday at 8:15am and 12pm at
Sorry, No Electronics, Furniture,
Appliances or Bedding
the Orlando International Airport with Fr. Robert
Susann. Mass takes place in the Chapel
Donations only accepted during operating hours.
located behind Security for Gates 1-59.
Please do not leave donations outside of building.
OUR PRAYER INTENTIONS
Please pray for/Oremos por: Caleb Gutman — Aria St. Jean — Katheryn Fontaine — Kim Powers — Hilda
Suarez — Amy, Amanda and Rodney Smith — Gene and Lisa Blackford — Master Chief Raymond Pabon —
Pat and Mike Chirpich — Carolyn and Michael LaBouve — Yvette and Brian Fine — Pat Dowd — Ruby
Santiago — Amber Weiss — Layla and Lucas Abdin — Diane Dinardi — Jayne Koon — Gwendolyn Davion —
George Sturm — Kristine Jasinski — Hank Lockwood — Joanne Bawal — Lillian Tetley — Chris Todd — John
Talaske — Vikki Talaske — Shirley Smith — William Wigton — Haley Amtong — Stephanie Wallen — Jimmy
Rivera — Miguel Colon — Danielle Rivera — Ricky Rivera — Tyler Morrow — Carol Bullock — Mike Hards —
Jospeh Tekerman — Dianne & Joe Zdrodowsai — Ernesto Catilo — Elizabeth Mercado — Maggie Rodriguez —
Tyson Rodriguez — Nereida Mercado — Melissa & Jesus Díaz — Adela Maissonade & family —Framita & John
Mercado— Destiny Colon — Ronnie Stalvey — Dan Woods — Claire Bergeron — Jerry Bergeron — Laura Foss
— Linda Foss —Roger Foss —Jean Foss —Raymond Foss — Ruben Alvarado — Jennie Prefontain — Pat Dowd
— Hwnrietta Chimento — LaVerne Tweten — Mary Rose — Sister Kathie Shea — Sr. Cecilia Franco
Please pray for those who have entered eternal
life.
Por favor oren por aquellos que han pasado a la
vida eterna.
December 13th, 2015
If you or a member of your family would like
to be on the prayer list, please call the office.
Si usted o algún miembro de su familia desea
estar en la lista de oración, favor de llamar a
la oficina.
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BLESSED TRINITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunshine Seniors Sunshine Seniors will share a
Christmas meal this coming
Thursday December 17th at 12pm
in the Parish Center. Meal is $8.
Please RSVP to the Parish Office.
All seniors 55 & up are welcome!
St. Joseph Prayer Book The 2016 St. Joseph Sunday
Missal Prayer Book and
Hymnal is available today
(December 13) for purchase
a er the 8 AM mass and
the 10 AM mass. We have
a limited supply of these.
The cost is $5 and is made available to you
by your Council of Catholic Women.
ADOPT A FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS!
We are looking for Families Needing Help for Christmas
Every year Blessed Trinity is truly blessed to have parishioners come forward to
adopt a family for Christmas. Their big wish is to have enough time to shop & wrap
gifts before the hustle & bustle of the season impacts their own family.
If your family needs help for Christmas, please call the Parish Office at
407-277-1702 as soon as possible so information can be given to the host
families. We also invite anyone who would like to adopt a family for Christmas
(shop for, wrap & deliver gifts to the parish for distribution) to call the office and
let us know of your interest so we can match families to shoppers.
Special Collection for Retirement Fund
for Religious
December 12th & 13th, 2015
Tens of thousands of senior sisters, brothers,
and religious order priests have dedicated
their lives to sharing their faith. Generations of Catholics recall with gratitude their work in Catholic
schools, hospitals, and social service agencies. Yet years of ministering for little or no pay came at a
price, and now their religious communities lack adequate savings for retirement and eldercare. Your
gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious helps provide prescription medications, nursing care, and
more. Please give to those who have given a lifetime. www.retiredreligious.org
December 13th, 2015
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BLESSED TRINITY CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Blessed Trinity Christmas Mass Schedule
Christmas Eve—December 24th (Holy Day of ObligaƟon) Mass at 4pm—6pm—11:15 Interlude Christmas Music—12pm
Christmas Day—December 25th (Holy Day of ObligaƟon) Mass at 8am—10am—12pm (Spanish)
Solemnity of Mary Mother of God (Holy Day of ObligaƟon) New Years Eve (Vigil)—December 31st
Mass at 5pm
New Years Day—January 1st
Mass at 10am—12pm (Spanish)
2015 Thanksgiving Raffle Winners
The BT Men's Club is pleased to announce the results of
the drawing conducted on the 22nd of November 2015
after the 10 AM Sunday Mass.
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Prize Grand Prize $500 Cash
Increase Your Odds Winner $100 +
$50 Gi Card
Winner $250 Cash
1st Winner $100 Cash
2nd Winner $100 Cash
3rd Winner $100 Cash
1st Winner $50
2nd Winner $50
3rd Winner $50
4th Winner $50
5th Winner $50
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Name James Jones
Fred Zaytoun
Delores Vaughn
Joyce Madden
Mike Hards
James Jones
Rita Kiener
Dorothy Sempier
Jeanne Fifer
Irene Grebely
Mary Partridge
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INTRODUCTION TO THE LITURGY
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END OF LIFE PRESENTATION
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CH — Iglesia; PC — Centro Parroquial; DR — Salón de Despedida; WC — Centro de Bienvenida (Oficina
Parroquial); PC — Salón de Reuniones; YR — Salón Juvenil; TS — Tienda de Segunda MAno
Domingo, 13 de diciembre
Educación Religiosa 9am & 11am (PC)
Lunes, 14 de noviembre
Adoración al Santísimo 9am-3pm(WC)
Martes, 15de diciembre
Tienda de Segunda Mano 10am-2pm (TS)
Miércoles, 16 de diciembre Practica Coro 7pm (WC)
Jueves, 17 de diciembre
Clase Bíblica 7pm (PC)
Viernes, 18 de diciembre
Tienda de Segunda Mano 10am—2pm (TS)
Sábado, 19 de diciembre
Tienda de Segunda Mano 10am—2pm (TS)
Domingo, 20 de diciembre
Educación Religiosa 9am & 11am (PC)
Lecturas de la Semana
Lunes, Diciembre 14, 2015
Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a/Mt 21:23-27
Martes, Diciembre 15, 2015
Zo 3:1-2, 9-13/ Mt 21:28-32
Miércoles, Diciembre 16, 2015
Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25/Lc 7:18b-23
Jueves, Diciembre 17, 2015
Gn 49:2, 8-10/Mt 1:1-17
Viernes, Diciembre 18, 2015
Jr 23:5-8/Mt 1:18-25
Sábado, Diciembre 19, 2015
Jc 13:2-7, 24-25a/Lc 1:5-25
Domingo, Diciembre 20, 2015
Mi 5:1-4a/Heb 10:5-10/Lc 1:39-45
MINISTERIOS DE EDUCACIÓN Y FORMACIÓN
Educación Religiosa (Grados PreK-5)
Carlos Bernard: 407-277-1702 ext. 103
Preparación Matrimonial
Araceli Cruz: 407-277-1702 ext. 101
RICA — Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos
Nora Ortiz: 407-277-1702
Ministerio de Jóvenes (Grados 6-12) y Jóvenes Adultos
Brandie Akos: 407-277-1702 ext. 102
MINISTERIOS DE HOSPITALIDAD Y CONSUELO
Ministros de Consuelo:
Teresa Ahumada: 407-781-9865
Ministros de los Enfermos:
Francisco Murillo: 407-766-9045
Oportunidades para ayudar en los
Arboles de Navidad con ornamentos (etiquetas)
con todas las oportunidades para ayudar, están
localizados en el Nártex.
Las etiquetas tienen la información de lo que se
necesita. Todos los regalos deben ser
NUEVOS y sin ENVOLTURA.
Favor incluir la etiqueta con los regalos.
Colecta comenzará el 5 de diciembre hasta el
20 de diciembre del 2015.
Juguetes para los niños del Centro Guadalupano
y para la Misión de VBS en Republica Dominicana. Gracias por la ayuda que siempre nos ofrecen cada año, que el Señor los bendiga!
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Reflexion….
¿Qué debemos hacer?
(Sofonías 3:14-18; Filipenses 4:4-7; Lucas 3:10-18)
San Lucas nos dice que el pueblo le preguntó a Juan
Bautista sobre lo que debia hacer. Era en respuesta al
hecho de que él se había referido a ellos como “raza de
víboras” y les pedía que mostraran señales de un genuino arrepentimiento.
La pregunta podría haber tomado una forma muy
diferente, tal como: “¿Quien te crees que eres? ¿Por qué deberíamos escucharte? Pudiera haber sido natural sentirse indignado al ser confrontado con comentarios tan ásperos. La gente
simplemente podía haberse ido. No hay duda de que algunos lo hicieron.
Pero otros le pidieron un consejo. Debió de haber algo en la persona de Juan que provocaba
tal reacción.
Muchas veces tuve la oportunidad de hacer notar en esta columna que algunas de las palabras
de María en La Salette no son tan fáciles de escuchar- a menos por supuesto, que las tomemos
como que se refieren a otros, a “esa gente” no a nosotros.
Debemos recordar que las palabras fuertes de Juan el Bautista no quedaron registradas solamente por un sentido de precisión histórica. Esas palabras sirvieron como recuerdo para que
los cristianos que las leyeran o las oyeran, pudieran sentirse provocados por ellas.
Toma mucho menos tiempo perder buenos hábitos que desarrollarlos. Tanto el Evangelio como el mensaje de La Salette nos traen esto a la memoria. Escuchamos la palabra y respondemos de variadas y buenas maneras. Pero luego podemos distraernos o hasta desanimarnos.
El consejo de Juan para aquellos que se lo pidieron, era eminentemente profético: comparte tu
ropa y tu comida con los pobres, no practiques el engaño, etc. La Bella Señora de La Salette
toma una aproximación básica similar, especialmente cuando nos recuerda sobre la importancia de la oración. Todo su discurso es de hecho tan conectado con lo terrenal que los académicos y los teólogos tienen más probabilidad de sentirse ofendidos que la “gente común”
Aun la gente que nunca falta a la Iglesia puede preguntarse, al escuchar los reclamos de María
acerca de la gente que no va a misa, si su propia presencia y participación es como debería ser.
Ellos (y nosotros también) pueden preguntar. “¿Qué debemos hacer?” la meta después de todo, es que el Señor pueda “regocijarse en nuestra alegría” y “renovarnos en su amor”.
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¡ENTERESE!
Santísima Trinidad
Horario de Navidad
Santísima Trinidad Concierto de Navidad—
Diciembre 12
Cena de Espaguetis 5pm-7pm en el
Centro Parroquial
Concierto a las 7:30pm Iglesia Principal
Galletas y chocolate caliente en el Centro Parroquial
después del concierto
Nochebuena—Diciembre 24
Misas a las 4pm—6pm—
11:15 Intermedio musical —12pm
Día de Navidad—Diciembre 25 (Día de Precepto)
Misas a las 8am—10am—12pm (Español)
Solemnidad de María, Madre de Dios
(Día de Precepto)
Año Nuevo (Vigilia) —Diciembre 31
Misa 5pm
Año Nuevo—Enero 1
Misas 10am—12pm (Español)
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¡ENTERESE!
¡ADOPTA A UNA FAMILIA EN ESTA NAVIDAD!
Estamos buscando familias que necesitan ayuda en estas Navidades
Todos los años la Iglesia de la Santísima Trinidad se enorgullece de tener parroquianos que adoptan a
una familia durante las Navidades. El mayor deseo de esta familia que adopta a la otra, es de poder
Juenecesita
gos paraayuda
comprar y empacar sus regalos, antes que las tiendas se llenen. Si su familia
Niñoestas
sy
Navidades, por favor llamar a la Oficina Parroquial los mas antes posible para darle su información
Adultos a
la familia que le estará ayudando en las Navidades.
También invitamos a los feligreses que deseen adoptar una familia estas Navidades (comprar, empacar
y entregar los regalos a la Oficina Parroquial para la distribución) favor llamar a la Oficina Parroquial
para dejarnos saber si esta interesado en adoptar una familia y así poder comenzar asignando las
familias necesitadas con las familias adoptivas.
Sagrada Familia
Si desea que la imagen de la Sagrada Familia los visite
en su casa por una semana por favor de comunicarse
con la Señora Carmen Alcántara (203) 982-6273
Clases Bíblicas
Las clases bíblicas con el Sr. Rogelio
Manrique son los jueves a la 7:00pm en los
salones 7 y 8 del salon parroguial.
El Círculo de Oración Paz y Gozo
Rosario DivinaMisericordia
Los invita a compartir con ellos todos los viernes a El grupo de la Divina Misericordia se reúne cada
las 7:00pm empezando con el rosario en el Centro
domingo después de misa en el salón al lado del
de Bienvenida. Exposición al Santísimo Viernes
altar para rezar el Rosario. Estan todos invitados a
Diciembre 4. Acompáñenos ah orar, cantar, ala- acompañarnos y participar de este lindo regalo que
bar y recibir bendiciones. ¡Los esperamos!
nos regalo el Señor.
Cualquier cosa de llamar a
Cualquier cosa de comunicarse con Rubén Marcano
Teresita Gómez (321)947-0970
(407) 446-4224
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