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Saint Ann
Catholic Community
1311 Robinson Drive
Haines City, FL 33845
FAX: 863-421-2522
1st Sunday of Lent
PASTORAL STAFF
Fr. Robert W. Mitchell -Pastor 1stDomingo de Cuaresma
P.O. Box #1285
Church Office: 863-422-4370
WEBSITE: www.stannhc.org
February 22, 2015
22 de Febrero de 2015
[email protected]
Fr. Frank Lobo, PhD —
Parochial Vicar
[email protected]
Sr. Josie Canevari, O.S.F.
Director of Religious Education
863-438-2700
[email protected]
Deacon Hector Colón
Deacon Orestes Hernández
Deacon Fernando “Fred” Molina
[email protected]
Deacon José Ramos
Music Director - Bob Macar
Business Manager - Lupe Jimenez
[email protected]
Office Support—Luz Gonzalez
[email protected]
Office Support - Michelle Wieber
[email protected]
Maintenance Supervisor—Tom Smith
863-419-1935
MASS SCHEDULE
Monday—Saturday
9:00 AM Eng.
Vigil Mass for Sun.
4:00 PM Eng.
Sunday
7:30 AM Eng.
10:00 AM Eng.
12:00 PM Sp.
7:00 PM Sp.
HOLY DAYS: As announced.
Sacramental Preparation Info:
Contact the Church Office.
Preparación Sacramental
Comunícate con la oficina
parroquial
St. Vincent de Paul:
863-419-4819
WELCOME. Thank you for joining us today!
Bienvenidos. ¡Gracias por acompañarnos!
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February 22, 2015
A True Fast.
When God wanted to confront His people with their infidelity and their lack pf sincerity in their fasting He began by accusing them of injustice. He tells them that they must start by freeing the oppressed and only then does He go on to insist that they feed the hungry and
clothe the naked:
“Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to
break every yoke?
Is it not to share your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover them, and
not to hide yourself from your own kin?
If you remove the yoke from among you, the pointing of the finger, the speaking of evil,
if you offer your food to the hungry and satisfy the needs of the afflicted, then your light shall rise in the darkness and your gloom be like
the noonday.” (Is. 58:6-11)
Maybe when we hear God saying that we must liberate the oppressed we may think He means set slaves free, or liberate the people of
N. Korea from their insane dictator. And we might say, ‘well, neither of those apply in my community, so I can ignore that part of God’s
reproach.’
But there are the oppressed in our community - those marginalized by a lack of education, those afflicted with mental disorders but have
nowhere to get help, those who can’t get access to decent healthcare, those whose lives are ruined by a system that makes no allowances for youthful foolishness.
To seek justice for others is a fundamental duty of each and every Christian. The Holy Father, Pope Francis, constantly calls on Catholics and on world leaders to do something to change a system where 10 % of the world’s population have 90% of the wealth - and the
advantages that go with wealth.
In our county the mentally ill have few resources. There are 36 psychiatrists and only five of them are accepting new Medicare patients.
In our county 1,360 young people were detained by the police in 2013. More than half (701) were arrested, resulting in a criminal record
which will follow them for the rest of their lives. In our county thousands of people (principally the undocumented) have no access to
healthcare. Whatever our position on their legal status, how can we refuse to help the seriously sick?
We may say, ‘well there’s nothing I can do about that.’ But those we elect as our leaders and servants can do something about it. But
they won’t, unless we tell them that we need them to.
Here at St. Ann’s the voice that we use to let our leaders know what we require of them is our Justice Ministry - PEACE. PEACE’s big
chance to influence our leaders is coming up on March 23rd. Please don’t turn away if a friend or neighbor asks you to accompany them
to this event. You may think that you don’t make a difference. Maybe not: but 2,000 people who ‘don’t make a difference,’ make a big
difference!
Towards an encounter with the Risen Christ.
That is the goal of our journey of faith. We take steps that bring us ever closer to Jesus. I remember that as of Feb 2nd I have been serving
two and a half years in Haines City. I have been taking stock of the experiences and shared with the Parish of Saint Ann many anecdotes. I give
thanks to God for being so great and generous with me.
There are only ninety-two days until the Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of the Risen. I want to make an effort to focus on two important aspects: one is the process of adaptation and the other the desire to serve with joy.
On arriving at any place, human beings experience a state of uncertainty, it is the recognition of the unknown. All parishes operate broadly
similarly. However, each one has its own particularity and customs, and also the community expectations regarding the new priest, the policies of the
Diocese and many others things. All those things forcefully reaffirmed my belief that human beings are in a constant discovery of a new learning.
However, a permanent and subtle inner strength moves us as priests to offer our services in different celebrations, education of the people and taking
care of everything in the Parish Community. Always, in line with the founder of the church, Jesus Christ, the priests must be cheerful and willing to
care for the poor and needy who ask for help or comfort. It is the joy of service.
Then the processes of exchange and integration kick in, barriers experienced in the past experiences are overcome, the hope for the future is
recovered and we continue working. This was the source of the idea of promoting the Parish´s Sense of Eucharistic Identity. Because the Eucharist is
the Sacrament of our faith, we decided to hold an event that allowed us to pray and meditate together around the Eucharist through the Lectio Divina
with the passage of the Disciples on the road to Emmaus.
Behind all the organization and planning of the process of The First Parish Ministries Gathering 2013 was Father Robert, who as the Good
Shepherd was leading his flock to fresh pastures with the Risen. In the end, the fruits have been positive. We not only have learned about recognizing
one another with respect and brotherhood, but we are also interested in working together overcoming the barrier of age, language, social conditions
and jealousy in our ministries. In fact, we are sharing the faith in Jesus centered on his presence in the Holy Eucharist, strengthening us in unity and
love.
So we see with pleasure the celebration of the Year of Consecrated Life and we see this as a great opportunity to celebrate with you The Second Parish Ministries Gathering 2015. The main objective of the 2nd PMG is that participants, men and women of faith, baptized and active members of ministries, together with his priests, form the great family of Catholics building our parish community into the Kingdom of God, a kingdom of
peace and justice, a kingdom of love and brotherhood. Remember that the Pastoral Plan of the Diocese is summarized in the diocesan logo "Many
members, one body". It is a call for unity in the bond of love and peace.
Finally, it will be an appropriate occasion to study the Synodal Apostolic Exhortation Pastores Dabo Vobis Of His Holiness Saint John Paul II
Directed to Bishops, clergy and faithful on The Formation Of The Priests in the current situation. The life of Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd is in the
person of those who have been ordained by the laying on of hands - the priests. In his Greeting for Lent 2015, Pope Francis invites us to overcome
indifference and take part in organized evangelistic projects. So I ask the leaders of the various ministries in English and Spanish to come together
this Lent to prepare this event. Please, leaders of ministries, contact me in the Office to set up an appointment with me to see how your group can
play a part. God bless you. Fr. Frank
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February 22, 2015
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL: In today’s gospel,
Jesus overcomes the temptations to wealth, power and
esteem. As we begin Lent, may we open our hearts to the
grace of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Through your
generosity, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is able to
continue providing food and clothing to the needy in our
area. Thank you for your continued support. Please consider using the envelope provided for St. Vincent de Paul
support. The St. Vincent de Paul Society (behind St.
Ann’s) is open to help the needy on Mon., Wed. and Fri.
12—2:30 To volunteer, please call at 863-419-4819.
FREE TAX HELP The AARP Foundation TAX-AIDE program offers
free tax help to low- to moderate-income tax-payers, especially those
60 and older. Tax help will be provided every Thursday from Feb. 5
through April 9, for the hours of 8:30 am to 2 pm, at First Presbyterian
Church, 104 Scenic Hwy. (Route 544). When you come, please bring
the following: photo ID, copy of last year's tax return, and all 2014 tax
documents which may include: W-2 forms, unemployment compensation statements, SSA-1099 Social Security forms, all 1099
forms for pensions, annuities, interest or dividends, documentation of
original purchase price of sold assets, all forms showing federal income tax paid, dependent care provider information, all receipts or
canceled checks if itemizing deductions, and Social Security cards or
other official documentation for yourself and all dependents. If you are
expecting a refund, please bring your checkbook so the tax preparer
can copy your account number and the IRS will Direct Deposit the
refund into your account.
It’s The Florida Catholic Annual Long-Sleeve Relief
Drive. Collect clean used or new long-sleeve men’s and women’s cotton shirts (Smaller sizes especially). Bring your donation
to Church and leave in the St. Vincent de Paul Bins. If you prefer to make a monetary donation, make your check payable to
the Florida Catholic. Long Sleeve Relief, PO Box 4993, Orlando,
Florida 32802.
If you have baptized your child at Saint
Ann and not received a Baptismal Certificate, please come by the Church Office and pick it up.
ADORATION of the BLESSED SACRAMENT: There is Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament from 9:30 a.m. on Friday with benediction at 5:45 PM.
HAVE YOU REGISTERED TO BECOME A
MEMBER OF ST. ANN CATHOLIC CHURCH?
DO YOU WANT DONATION ENVELOPES?
In order to have contribution envelopes, you must register.
In order to register you must request a registration card
from any Usher or from the Church Office. After filling it
out, please put it in the collection basket at Mass or turn in
to the Church Office. You may also register on-line. Automatic monthly mail service normally takes 1 to 2 months
but the Church Office will send out your first month’s
package upon receiving your registration request. If you
have any questions, please feel free to call the Church Office.
Come join us for a seminar on End of Life Issues.
The Seminar will take place on Thursday, March 12th
from 2 to 6 in the afternoon. There will be a break with
refreshments in the middle of the afternoon.
Topics to be covered are: Legal Issues (Wills,Trusts
etc.) Financial (retirement planning, investments) Ethical
Issues (DNR, Aggressive treatments) and Funeral
(Catholic rules, prepay plans).
It is important that you register to let us know if you are
coming so that we can have the correct materials available. Please call the Office 422-4370 to register.
We welcome you into
our Community of faith.
For information regarding RCIA please call the
Faith Formation Office
and speak to Sr. Josie.
2014 DONATION TAX STATEMENTS are
available in the Church Office.
SAINT ANN PENANCE SERVICE WILL BE ON
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd AT 7:00 PM.
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, February 21st, 2015
9:00 AM
+
4:00 PM
+Jerry Huxell
Sunday, February 22nd, 2015
7:30 AM
+Arthur & Amelia Reynolds
10:00 AM
+Wilfred Bruns
12:00 PM
+Magaly Miranda
7:00 PM
Por los fieles de la parroquia
Monday, February 23rd, 2015
9:00 AM
+June & Bruce Deslauriers
Tuesday, February 24th, 2015
9:00 AM
+
Wednesday, February 25th, 2015
9;00 am +Memorial Mass Association
Thursday, February 26th, 2014
9:00 AM
+Carol Bragg
Friday, February 27th , 2015
9:00 AM
+Tommy Hollerbach
Saturday, February 28th , 2015
9:00 AM
4:00 PM
+Jerry Huxell
Sunday, March 1st, 2015
7:30 AM
+Frank & Mary Zalonist
10:00 AM
+Dorothy Burke
12:00 PM
+Francisco & Luiza Alfaro
7:00 PM
Por los fieles de la parroquia
+Alexander Menindez
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If you have questions involving an Annulment,
please make an appointment with Carolina Breton
who is the Regional Advocate for the Diocese of Orlando’s Tribunal. Call 863-646-3556 ext. #101.
OUR CATHOLIC APPEAL 2015—Do Everything for the Glory of God Over the past few weeks, we have thought
about, talked about and prayed about the ministries supported by Our Catholic Appeal. Now it is time for all of us
to share a portion of our treasure so these ministries can
continue.
If you received your 2015 packet in the mail and made
your pledge, thank you. If you have not yet made your
pledge, please consider doing so today. By supporting the
ministries of our diocese, every parish, including our own,
is better equipped to carry out the work of Christ.
Our parish goal is $122,285.00 Once we achieve this goal,
the majority of the additional funds will be returned to our
parish to support our own special needs, including the
Church loan for the expansion of the Church and the
Grove. Thank you for your prayerful consideration and
generous response.
Have you been diagnosed with cancer? Would
you like to participate in a Cancer Support Group?
If you are interested please see Lori King in the narthex February 28th and March 1st after Mass.
Lent is our time of preparation. We begin a 40-day journey of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving on Ash Wednesday.
Through the CRS Rice Bowl we can feed the hungry and
help the poor. By giving just 5 cents a day will add up to
$2 by Easter Sunday. Please pick up your CRS Rice Bowl in
the Church Narthex and return them there to our Religious
Gift Shop beginning Easter Sunday or sooner. Help us
serve those in need and live Jesus' message of
love.
Knights of Columbus #10484 is
inviting you to a FISH FRY every
Friday evening during Lent from
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm February
20th until March 27th at the
Knights of Columbus Hall on
Florida Avenue in Haines City.
Cost: $8.00
Includes, Fried Fish, Cole Slaw,
Potato Salad and Hush Puppies.
Coffee or Tea.
Sodas are $.75 extra.
February 22, 2015
50-50: Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bloss won the 5050 for $186.00 Please remember: it takes
$2.00 to play. If you don’t have a 50/50 envelope, you may get one from the Narthex.
MINISTERS TO THE SICK: Share the
Word and mystery of Christ's presence in
Holy Communion with members who are
physically unable to attend our Eucharistic
celebration. If you or a loved one are in need of the
Sacrament, please call Cathy Grossmann at 299-3452.
You help is needed in ministering to the sick at Heart
of Florida and our homebound parishioners. Complete
training is offered. For full details, please call Cathy.
The Haines City Knights of Columbus
Business Meetings are on the 2nd Tuesday
of the month @ 7:30 PM. Council Social:
4th Tuesday of the month @ 6:30 PM. All
Knights & family are welcome at the Social. BINGO is every Monday & Thursday starting at
12:30 PM. For more info, call Roger Werckman.@ 863
-956-5123.
A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL
THAT HELPED AND PARTICIPATED IN OUR
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
WEEKEND!
Foster Friends are people who volunteer to help support foster families or foster children by cooking a meal, tutoring a
child, running errands, babysitting for the foster parents, etc.
There are many ways Foster friends can help support our foster families. If interested, please call Liz Cone Tripolino at
863-519-8900, ext. #285.
We have placed a book in the Narthex
where you can write the names of those
who may be sick and for whom you
wish us to pray. At Mass we will pray
for those who have asked us for our prayers, especially
those in our intention book." You can neatly write names
into the book right up to the start of Mass and the book will
be carried to the altar. Please pray for the sick in our Parish who have asked for our prayers.
Fr. Robert Baron's course on Catholicism is ONGOING! You can still
join us any Sunday morning after the 10AM Mass in the Fr. Anderson Building. Come to one class or the remaining classes- you will
be enlightened. For a daily Lenten reflection from Fr. Robert Baron
via Email, go to LentReflections.com.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & FAITH FORMATION
Registration for 2015-2016 Faith Formation classes started
Sunday, February 1st , 2015 and will continue until our quota of
200 new students has been filled . Acceptance is on a First
come basis. Students registering for First Communion must
be 7 years old and in the First Grade or older. Students registering for Confirmation must be 13 – 14 years of age and in the
7th Grade or older. Our Sacramental Program instruction is 2
years. We only have space for 15 students who need First
Communion; 10 spaces for those students that need Confirmation. Those students who are over the age of 7 and need to be
Baptized we can still register. Classes for students who are 1314 yrs. old and have not received the Sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation are filled.
Girls who are approaching their 15th Birthday, and are anticipating celebrating their Quince with a Mass, must at least be
in the first year of Confirmation Preparation.
If your child was not Baptized at St. Ann, Haines City, then
you will need to bring a Baptismal Certificate from the Church
of Baptism.
Tuition is $85.00 for the first child; $20.00 for the second
child; $20.00 for the third child, the fourth, or more are exempt from Tuition. TUITION PAYABLE ON DAY OF REGISTRATION.
PLEASE CALL , 863-438-2700, BEFORE COMING TO
MAKE SURE THAT I AM IN THE OFFICE, AS SOME
DAYS I HAVE MEETINGS, ETC. AND AM NOT AVAILABLE.
THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU.
Sister Josie
ST. ANN Vocations' Promotion
Committee
THE LOVING ENVIRONMENT of a family
draws forth an individual’s greatest talents and
gifts. We’ve come to realize that creating an atmosphere in which children can hear the Lord’s
call is one of the most significant responsibilities resting on our shoulders as parents. Our
own lives must reflect the presence of God, His
Word, and the love He offers His people.
Dear Parishioners:
I am asking that everyone continue to give at the level that
they did this time last year. This is what our budget is based
on and it’s vital that we stick to it. Thank you again for your
continued generosity.
Week of 2–15 & 16, 2014 last year.....$13,891.84
Week of 2-14 & 15, 2015 this ear….....$14,278.00
Difference: +$386.16.
Thank you for your generosity.
February 22, 2015
Flowers for the Altar: Would
you like to donate a flower arrangement for the Altar once during the year? For only $50.00 you
can have your loved one remembered with flowers around the Altar. Call the Church Office at 863422-4370 to choose a date.
THE PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
will meet every Wednesday to make
teddy bears, chemo hats and prayer
shawls. We are so grateful for the
many skeins of yarn for our shawls
and chemo hats and material for the
teddy bears that we have received
from our Church members.. Thank
you so much. If you know of someone needing a prayer shawl because of poor health or
who have lost a loved one, please come see us on
Wednesday mornings in the Fr. Anderson Building or
call the Church Office at 422-4370.
The Charismatic Prayer Group meets every Wednesday morning after the 9:00 AM Mass in the Fr. Carlos
Building. Come join us!
PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS
MINISTRY NEEDS YOUR HELP! Are
you celebrating a birthday, wedding anniversary, a baptism or other occasion in the
next few months? Why not consider spiritually making your day extra special by volunteering to
bring the Gifts to Father during the offertory. It will mean
extra joy for you and your day and it will help us immensely. Pleas contact Mary Jo to volunteer for the 4
o'clock Mass @299-5590, Joyce Crane for the 7:30 AM
@419-1200, Joyce Greenwood for the 10 AM Mass @956
-4548 or feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] , please add "Gift Givers" to the
subject line and be sure and tell us what date and Mass
time you are requesting. You may also talk to any Usher
who will forward the request to us.
The Columbiettes of Auxiliary 4726
are having their annual Night at Tuscany Charity Event. It is a Spaghetti
Dinner with all the fixing following by
a live auction. This event is their largest single event for battered women’s
outreaches in the area including our
own WAY Center. If you can come out
and support, please call Sylvia
Moulton at 863-662-5236 for details and to be sure you
have your tickets on “Will Call”.
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22 de Febrero de 2015
Un verdadero ayuno.
Cuando Dios quiso enfrentar a su pueblo con su infidelidad y su sinceridad de falta en su ayuno Comenzó acusándolos de injusticia. Él les dice que tienen que empezar por liberar a los oprimidos, y sólo entonces ¿Va a insistir en que se alimentan al hambriento y
vestir al desnudo: "¿No es éste el ayuno que yo escogí: desatar las ligaduras de la injusticia, para deshacer las coyundas del yugo, dejar ir libres a los oprimidos, y romper todo yugo? ¿No es que partas tu pan con el hambriento, ya los pobres errantes albergues en tu
casa; cuando veas al desnudo, para cubrirlos, y no te escondas de tu propia familia? Si quita el yugo de entre vosotros, el amenazar
con el dedo, el que habla del mal, si usted ofrece su comida a los hambrientos ya saciar las necesidades de los afligidos, entonces tu
luz en las tinieblas, y tu oscuridad será como el mediodía "(Is. 58: 6-11).
Tal vez cuando escuchamos a Dios diciendo que debemos liberar a los oprimidos podemos pensar que quiere decir esclavos y
libres, o liberar al pueblo de Corea del Norte de su dictador demente. Y podríamos decir, 'bueno, ninguno de los que se aplican en mi
comunidad, por lo que podemos ignorar esa parte de reproche de Dios.'
Pero en nuestra comunidad hay aquellos que podemos considerar los oprimidos de hoy- los marginados por la falta de educación, los afectados por trastornos mentales, pero no tienen a dónde obtener ayuda, los que no pueden acceder a la asistencia sanitaria
decente, aquellos cuyas vidas se arruinan por un sistema existen que no provee las necedades de los jóvenes.
Buscar justicia para los demás es un deber fundamental de todos y cada cristiano. El Santo Padre, Papa Francisco, llama constantemente a los católicos y los líderes mundiales a hacer algo para cambiar un sistema en el que el 10% de la población mundial tiene
el 90% de la riqueza - y las ventajas que van con la riqueza.
En nuestro país los enfermos mentales tienen pocos recursos. Hay 36 psiquiatras y sólo cinco de ellos están aceptando nuevos
pacientes de Medicare. En nuestro condado 1.360 jóvenes fueron detenidos por la policía en 2013. Más de la mitad (701) fueron arrestados, lo que resulta en un registro de antecedentes penales que seguirá por el resto de sus vidas. En nuestro país miles de personas
(principalmente los indocumentados) no tienen acceso a la salud. Sea cual sea nuestra posición sobre su situación jurídica, ¿cómo podemos rechazar a ayudar a las personas gravemente enfermas? Podemos decir, 'así que no hay nada que pueda hacer sobre eso.
"Pero los que elegimos como nuestros líderes y siervos podemos hacer algo al respecto. Pero ellos no, a no ser que les digamos que
necesitamos que lo hagan.
Aquí en Santa Ana la voz que utilizamos para que nuestros líderes sepan lo que requerimos de ellos es nuestro Ministerio de
Justicia - PEACE. La gran oportunidad de PEACE para influir en nuestros líderes se acerca el 23 de marzo. Por favor, no se aleje cuando un amigo o vecino le pida que le acompañe a este evento. Usted puede pensar que usted no hace una diferencia. Tal vez no: pero
tampoco 2.000 personas "no hacen una diferencia," hacen una gran diferencia!
Dios Los Bendiga, P. Robert
Nuestro Servicio Penetencial es el 23 de Febrero a las 7:00 pm.
Hacia el encuentro con Cristo Resucitado.
Ese es el destino de nuestro camino de fe. Vamos dando pasos que nos alejan cada vez más a Jesús. Solo nos quedan noventa y dos días hasta
la Fiesta del Santísimo cuerpo y Sangre del Resucitado. Recuerdo que el pasado 2 de febrero cumplí dos años y seis meses en esta experiencia pastoral en Haines City. Haciendo un balance de las experiencias vividas y de las anécdotas compartidas con la feligresía de Santa Ana, debo darle gracias a
Dios por ser tan grande y generoso conmigo.
En primer lugar quiero hacer un intento por traer a la memoria dos aspectos importantes: uno es el proceso de adaptación y el otro las ganas de
servir con alegría. Al llegar a un lugar algunos seres humanos experimentamos un estado de incertidumbre, es el reconocimiento de lo desconocido.
Todas las parroquias funcionan en líneas generales de forma similar. Sin embargo, cada una tiene su propia particularidad, la cultura, las costumbres,
las expectativas de la comunidad con respecto al nuevo sacerdote, las exigencias de la Diócesis, entre otras más, me hicieron reafirmar que los seres
humanos estamos en un constante descubrimiento de nuevos aprendizajes. Sin embargo, una fuerza interior permanente y sutil nos mueve a los sacerdotes a ofrecer nuestros servicios de celebración, enseñanza y gobierno de la Comunidad Parroquial, siempre en la línea del fundador de la iglesia,
Jesucristo, siempre alegre y dispuesto para atender a los pobres, necesitados y a quien solicite ayuda o consuelo. Es la alegría del servicio.
Luego surgen los procesos de intercambio e integración, se superan los obstáculos de experiencias vividas en el pasado, se recupera el valor
ante el futuro y seguimos trabajando. De allí surgió la idea de promover el Sentido de Identidad Eucarística de la Parroquia. Porque la Eucaristía es el
Sacramento de nuestra Fe y decidimos realizar un evento que nos permitiera orar y meditar juntos en torno a la Eucaristía por medio de la Leccio Divina con el pasaje del Peregrino de Emaús. Detrás de toda la organización y el proceso de planificación del Primer Encuentro Parroquial de Ministerios estaba el padre Roberto, como Buen Pastor guiando a su rebaño para llevarlos a pastos frescos con el Resucitado. Los frutos han sido positivos.
No solo hemos seguimos aprendiendo a reconocernos los unos a los otros con respeto y fraternidad sino que además nos interesa trabajar juntos superando la barrera de las edades, los idiomas, las condiciones sociales y los celos en el ministerio. Sino que de hecho estamos, en torno a la Sagrada
Eucaristía, fortalecidos en la unidad y el amor.
Por lo tanto, hemos visto con agrado el hecho de estar celebrando el Año de la Vida Consagrada y en torno esta magnífica oportunidad queremos invitarlos a celebrar el Segundo Encuentro Parroquial de Ministerios. El 2EPM tiene como objetivo principal que los participantes, hombres y
mujeres de fe, bautizados y miembros activos de los ministerios formen junto con sus sacerdotes la gran familia de los católicos que están construyendo en nuestra comunidad parroquial el Reino de Dios, reino de paz y justicia, reino de amor y fraternidad. Es importante reconocer que el Plan Pastoral de la Diócesis está resumido en slogan del escudo diocesano “Muchos miembros, un solo cuerpo”. Es un llamado a la unidad con el vínculo del
amor y de la paz.
Finalmente, será una ocasión apropiada para estudiar la Exhortación Apostólica Postsinodal Pastores Dabo Vobis De Su Santidad San Juan
Pablo II Dirigida Al Episcopado, Al Clero Y A Los Fieles Sobre La Formación De Los Sacerdotes En La Situación Actual. La vida de Jesucristo,
Buen Pastor está latente en la persona de aquellos que han sido ordenados por medio de la imposición de las manos, los sacerdotes. En la salutación de
la cuaresma 2015, el papa Francisco nos invita a superar la indiferencia e integrarnos de forma organizada a los proyectos de evangelización. Por eso
les pido a los líderes de los diversos ministerios en inglés y español que nos aboquemos a preparar durante la cuaresma esta actividad. Por favor, los
líderes de los ministerios, deben comunicarse a la oficina de la parroquia para establecer citas con cada uno en particular. Dios les bendiga.. P. Frank
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Formación de Fe:
Las inscripciones para las clases 2015-2016 de FormaEn el evangelio de hoy, Jesús vence las tentaciones
ción de Fe ya comenzaron y continuará hasta que alcande la riqueza, el poder y la estima. Con el comienzo
cemos la capacidad de 200 estudiantes. Los estudiantes
de la Cuaresma, pidámosle a Dios que podamos
que se inscriban para la Primera Comunión deben tener 7
abrir nuestros corazones a la gracia de la oración, el años de edad y estar en el primer grado o más. Los estuayuno y la caridad. . A través de su generosidad, la
diantes que se inscriban para la Confirmación deben
Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul provee alimentos haber cumplido 13 o 14 años de edad y estar cursado el
y ropa a los necesitados en nuestra área. Gracias por séptimo grado o más. Nuestra Programa de instrucción
Sacramental es de 2 años. Tenemos espacio para 15 estusu continuo apoyo. Por favor, considere usar el
diantes para la Primera Comunión; 10 espacios para
sobre proporcionado para St. Vicente de Paul en su
aquellos estudiantes que necesitan la confirmación.
paquete de sobres para las ofrendas que usted recibe Todavía tenemos espacio para los estudiantes que están
mensualmente. Para servir como voluntario, favor de sobre la edad de 7 años y necesitan ser bautizado. Las
llamar al 863-419-4819. Todas las donaciones de
clases para los estudiantes de 13 a 14 años de edad y no
han recibido los Sacramentos de Primera Comunión y
alimentos pueden ser llevadas al Nártex durante las
Confirmación, están llenas. A las Jovencitas que están
misas. La ropa puede ser dejada en San Vicente de
Paúl los lunes, miércoles y viernes de 12-2: 30 p.m. próximas a celebrar 15º Cumpleaños y están anticipando
celebrando la Misa de quince años, por lo menos deben
de esta cursando el primer año de preparación para la
Confirmación. Si su niño/a no fue bautizado en St. Ann,
Cuaresma, tiempo para Dar gracias al Señor por favor de traer el certificado de bautismo cuando venga a
registrarlo. La cuota de la registración es de $85.00 por el
todo lo que El te ha dado gratuitamente.
primer hijo/a; $20.00 por el segundo y $20.00 por el terDar con gratuidad porque recibimos gratuitamente,
cero. Favor de pagar la cuota el mismo día de la registrala vida, la existencia, nuestros dones, familia,
ción. Mis horas de oficina son: Lunes, Martes, Miéramigos, capacidades, talentos, la lista sigue porque
coles de 9:00 a.m. –3:00 p.m. POR FAVOR, llame a
todavía no hemos descubierto todo lo que el Señor
mi oficina, 863-438-2700 antes de venir para asegunos ha regalado.
rarse que estoy disponible.
Dios continúe bendiciéndole a usted y su familia.
Porque hemos recibido tanto nuestro compromiso es Gracias, Sr. Josie
dar con generosidad y alegría, como Jesús, hasta la
vida, por amor a los demás y para que todos vivan.
A Diferencia a Otras Vocaciones
Que mi vida y tu vida y nuestra vida, amigo,
EL Ambiente Amoroso de una familia motiva que
sean para los demás porque dando la vida
florezcan los talentos y bondades más grandiosos
y sirviendo a los otros se aprende a vivir como Jesús. de un individuo. Nos hemos dado cuenta de que la
creación de una atmósfera en la que los niños pueden escuchar la llamada del Señor es una de las responsabilidades más importantes que descansan soConsulados Móviles y Jornadas Sabatinas
bre nuestros hombros como padres. Nuestras proEl Consulado de México ofrecerá sus servicios en las
pias vidas deben reflejar la presencia de Dios, Su
siguientes fechas en:
Palabra, y el amor que Él ofrece a Su pueblo.
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