The Most Holy Body And Blood Of Christ

(Corpus Christi)

Volume 4, Issue #26June 18, 2017

Pastor: Father Victor Ray

St. Francis’ Mission is: To live by Faith, be known by Love, and be a voice of Hope in order to give

ourselves in service and better the lives of others.

HYMNS

Gathering 302 “Gather Us In”

Offertory 338 “Behold The Lamb”

Communion 361 “Take And Eat”

Sending 383 “City Of God”

The Most Holy Body And Blood Of Christ

Reading 1 = Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16a

Responsorial Psalm = Psalm 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20

Reading 2 = 1 Corinthians 10:16-17

Gospel = John 6:51-58

St. Ignatius of Loyola (Prayer after Communion)

Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and my entire will, All I have and call my own.

You have given all to me. To you, Lord, I return it. Everything is yours; do with it what you will. Give me only your love and your grace, that is enough for me. Amen

Liturgical Ministry Schedule

DATE GREETERS ACOLYTE 1ST READING 2ND READING/

INTERCESSION

EUCHARISTIC

MINISTER

June 18 Sue G

Florence

Jim v Barb F Gary M Anthony

June 25 Cindy M

Marian G

Terry W Deb F Jim H Mike H

July 2 Florence

Anthony

George Mike M Bill S Ivy V

July 7 Barb F Mary Lee Mary Lee

From The Desk, of

The Pastor

Finally, the will of Jesus invites us to the banquet. “Do this in remembrance of me … Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me” (verses 24-25). Folks, this is the last thing Jesus asked us to do before he died. He asked to keep doing it as often as possible until his return in glory (verse 26). Why then is it that many of us take the Eucharist so lightly? We seem to be so ready to skip attending Mass at the slightest excuse: “I just didn’t feel like going … We were on vacation … I don’t like Fr. Victor’s preaching, I seem to get more from the TV service.” But no amount of television programming can take the place of holy communion. Let us today ask our Lord Jesus to increase our faith in the sacrament of his body and blood which he gives us in the form of bread and wine

Fr. Victor

Let Us Pray for ……

Lucille Champagne, Leo's Mom. Prayers for Speedy Recovery. Mary Ursitti, Joe's Mom. Prayers for Healing and Skillful Surgeon. Myles Rogalla, John and Leo’s Friend. Prayers for Healing Burton Harvey: Uncle to Jessica Villafana Opyd and Mark Opyd, Prayers for Hhealing of a broken hip.

Helen Miller: Aunt to Jessica Villafana Opyd and Mark Opyd, Prayers for Better Health. David Baughman, Parishioner. Prayers for Better Health. Jacquelyn Cosentino, friend of Tony and David. Prayers for Healing from Brain Cancer Bill Hartwig, Parishioner. Prayers for Healing and Better Health. Myles Rogalla, cousin of John and Leo in preparation for surgery. Prayers for Surgeon Guidance and Healing.

Dawn Rubio, friend of James Hoffmann recovering from a stroke. Prayers for Healing and Thanks to her Caregivers.

Joe Ursiti, Parishioner, battling illness. Prayers for Healing and Speedy Recovery… Mark Talboom, Parishioner, suffering with additional major health issues. Prayers needed for Healing and a Return to Better Health.

D A and Dee, Parishioners, dealing with health issues. Prayers for Healing. Birgit Wilhelm, Parishioners, dealing with health issues. Prayers for Healing. Ivy Villafana, Parishioner, recuperating. Prayers for Healing.

Those dealing with unseen issues affecting the heart, mind and body such as grief,

depression and anxiety.

For the lonely, the dying, those who have entered God’s Eternal Kingdom and those who are grieving them.

Church Guy Inquiry: Please let me know who we need to pray for! The power of prayer works,

but I need to know who we can all pray for…..

What Makes My Belly Laugh!

Influenced by Wayne Rettke

Any more funny pictures, jokes, comics, funny faces, recipe, etc.

Please email media.stfrancis.ecc@gmail.com

Upcoming Anniversaries and Birthdays:

Michael Velez Birthday 6/25

Ron Little and Wayne Rettke Anniversary 7/4

Mike and Cheryl Velez Anniversary 7/4

Nile Merrit and Donald McLean Anniversary 7/4

David Baughman and Tony McGary Anniversary 7/5

LOOKING AHEAD

Check out the Calendar page for more details.

• Spiritual Healing from Florence Jean-Pierre. Contact her for appointment.

Phone Number is on Website on Parishioners Page.

• May 26th – August 10th – “Help The Kids” Summer Food Collection. See

bulletin board for more information.

• June 18 – Sunday – Father’s Day

• June 22 – Thursday – 3rd Annual Interfaith Pride Worship at Eckerd College

from 6-7pm.

• June 24 - Saturday - LGBTQ+ Pride Parade at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg

• June 25 - Sunday – Memorial Mass for Daniel Velez SR. and Elizabeth

“Tracey” Velez by Mike and Cheryl Velez

• June 25 – Sunday – St. Peter Pride Street Festival on Central Avenue in Central

Park Neighborhood

• July 1 – Saturday – Bowling at Liberty Lanes from 6:30 – 8:30pm

• July 4 – Tuesday – Independence Day – Play Safe!!!

• July 7 – Friday – 1st Friday Mass

CHOIR PRACTICE IS NOW ON TUESDAY EVENINGS AT 6PM

THE GENESIS OF FATHERS

Over 6,00 years ago, God seated majestically on His throne, Became thoughtful, T’ was a feeling of inadequacy, ‘I must have an heir to who can enjoy his own domain, (Of course with my privileges at his disposal, His continuous praise will be my delight)’, God thought of man becoming the Focus of their attention from heaven, Like the first child of a young couple, ‘What’s my glory without man’, he wondered, Then a casual walk he took, Throughout the universe he had created, Then at planet earth he made up his mind, To transform the shapeless and void dark earth, Into a place of life and light, Then at last God spoke, ‘Let there be light’, His man will be a product of light, God paused, and named at work done, The first day. First days followed God’s preparation for man continued, Each day speaking the WORD to create, The earth, He made, The sun for day, season and yearly count, The seas, rivers, sky and earth he filled, With creatures, fishes birds and beasts, Every creation capable of reproducing itself, All for the comfort of man and to dominate, Then came the 6th and most glamorous day, The reason for all the works and expedition, The day for God to reproduce Himself onto the earth, And God spokes, this time to His son and spirit as well, ‘Let us make man in our image, To commune with us daily’, For this venture in particular, They employed the use of their hands Thus on the 6th day man came into being, The 1st father entered the world to rule, He named everything that was made, ‘Noun’ thus becoming synonymous to man, Indeed all was very good And on the seventh He rested.

O the depth of the riches both the wisdom and knowledge of How unsearchable are His judgments and His Manifestations beyond discovery We give all the glory to our Almighty Father in Heaven, He has made man heroes and we are proud to be His. FOR crowned man with glory and honor, As we celebrate all fathers today, We dedicate today, To the father of all fathers, Jehovah is His name. Today thus also becomes ‘Happy our Heavenly father’s day!!! CONGRATUTLATIONS, ALL FATHERS CONGRATULATIONS, FATHERS SON AND HOLY GHOST Evans D- Caesar

Father Victor Ray

Office Hours

Are Currently By Appointment Only.

Please Email Father Victor on Website Contact Page

2017 Community Council

Leo Champagne, Chair

727-215-3217

Jim Villafana, Vice Chair

727-288-6177

Larry Roush, Secretary/Treasurer

727-437-7556

Jon Laubscher, Council at Large

727-350-3778

Terry Winslow, Council at Large

727-397-1709

Mike Heimsath, AdHoc

727-656-2000

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St. Francis

Ecumenical Catholic Church

12041 66th Street North,

Suite E,

Largo, FL 33773

Phone: (727) 234-1380

Website: www.stfrancis-ecc.org

Email: info@stfrancis-ecc.org

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Father Victor Ray, Pastor

MASS Each Sunday at 10:30am

Followed by Coffee and Fellowship