ST. RITA MISSION STATEMENT / DECLARACION DE LA MISION DE SANTA RITA To evangelize and to be evangelized for the sake of the Kingdom using our talents and gifts for the service of others through our diverse ministries. Para evangelizar y ser evangelizado para el Reino, poniendo nuestros talentos y dones al servicio de los demas en nuestros diversos ministerios.

February 3, 2019

St. Rita Catholic Church 14404 14th. St. - Dade City, FL. 33523

Phone: (352) 567-2894 - Fax (352) 567-2777 www.stritaparish.org

Pastor: Rev. Dayan Machado, Ext. 223 Parochial Vicar: Rev. Carlos J. Borgos, Ext. 224 Deacon: Rev. Mr. Irv Lau Religious Sisters: Sr. Norma Cime, MHML, Sr. Bety Poot, MHML ext. 226 OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Thursday 7:30am to 4:00pm, Sunday Mass Schedule/Horario de Misas Dominicales Rosary before Sunday Masses English: Saturday Vigil Mass 4:30 p.m. Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Misa en Español: Domingo a las 5:00 p.m. Weekday / Entre Semana: English: Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. Español: Miercoles a las 7:30 p.m. Sacrament of Penance / Reconciliación: English: Saturday 3:30 pm or by appointment Español: Domingos a las 4:30p o Por Cita Please contact the Parish Office for information and Preparation for/Por favor comunicarse con la oficina para preparación e información sobre recepción de los sacramentos SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM, SACRAMENT OF FIRST HOLY COMMUNION, CONFIRMATION, SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE R.C.I.A. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES / CLASES DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA: English: Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Español: Domingos de 6:15 p.m. a 7:30 p.m. Music Ministry / Musica Director: Jim McKinney - English choir rehearsal: Thursdays at 7:00 pm. - Ensayo de Coro en Español Martes a las 7:30 pm. (contacten a Nestor Ponce) - Prayer line: Call Jean @ (352) 523-2001 - St. Vincent de Paul assistance (813) 713-8323

SAINT RITA Pray for us

St. Anthony Catholic School 32902 Saint Anthony Way San Antonio, FL. 33576 (352) 588-3041 Principal: Sr. Alice

Spring Fling Dinner and Dance

Benefitting

Saint Rita Catholic Church Dade City, Florida

Saturday February 9, 2019

6 PM -8 PM Dinner 8 PM - 10 Dance

Knights Hall

11549 Curley Rd. San Antonio, FL.

Event Features: Entertainment by

Dinner will include

Drink & Dessert

50/50 Raffle - Money Tree - Silent Auction

Seating is Limited; call for reservations now!

Tickets: $10 per person / $15 per couple

For more Information or for reservations call: 352-521-1218

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San Andrés Clínica Gratis Los servicios médicos son GRATIS para las

personas que no estén cubiertos por otros programas o seguros y con ingresos

limitados . Cualquier ID aceptada Donde: 3733 Meridian Ave.

Dade City, FL 33525 Cuando: Sábado 09 de febrero

@ 8am-11:30a

Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro

El icono de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro figura entre las repre-sentaciones más populares de María. Un icono de la Madre de Dios, de la serie “Vírgenes de la Pasión”. Es un ejemplar único dotado de gran valor estético, religioso y teológico. Es como una página de los evangelios. Son muchos los que hacen oración ante esta imagen de María, absortos en la mirada con que ella habla a sus devotos. Para comprender el significado del icono del Perpetuo Socorro, nos servimos del libro del Padre Fabri-ciano Ferrero. Tenemos una tabla dorada de donde surgen: La Madre de Dios, Jesucris-to, los Arcángeles San Miguel y San Gabriel con los instrumentos de la pasión. Se caracteriza el icono del Perpetuo Socorro por ser una “Virgen de la Pasión”, como más arriba se decía. Y es así, en torno a ella y a su Hijo los Arcángeles llevan los instrumentos de la pasión: La esponja, la

lanza, la cruz, los clavos y la corona. También está dentro de las Vírgenes “Hodiguitria”, por la postura de la mano derecha, ya que la tiene extendida hacia Jesús, como indicando a Jesús el camino para ir al Padre. Se le llama también la Compasiva, Eleusa, porque siente compasión con Jesús de sus hijos. Muy importante es centrar la mirada en María. Ojos grandes que miran, no a su Hijo, sino al que se acerca a ella en actitud de oración de súplica. Nos recuerdan a Dios mirando a la humanidad. En la parte de arriba del icono, en los ángulos superiores, nos encontramos con las abreviaturas: Madre de Dios, los nombres de los Arcángeles, y al lado del rostro del Niño en Griego y en Latín: Jesucristo. Todo el icono está inundado de oro, símbolo de gloria, de resurrec-ción. La misma postura de los Arcángeles es de adoración. Con estas elementales indicaciones apreciamos el rico contenido del icono del Perpetuo Socorro. Como muchos ya han dicho ser una página puesta en madera de la Sagrada Escritura. No olvidamos

la gran estrella que lleva en su frente: Dios se acerca a María, y ella nos da el fruto bendito se su vientre. La Madre de Dios, “la Theotokos” ilumina y guía a todo hombre. https://misionsanjuan.org/inicio/nuestra-senora-del-perpetuo-socorro/

Cena Y Baile de la Iglesia de Santa Rita Fecha: Sábado,09 de Febrero 2019 Lugar: Salón de Los Caballeros de Colon (Knights of Columbus Hall) 11549 Curley Road, San Antonio

33576.

La cena se sirve de 6 a 8 pm. Baile de 8-10 pm.

Venta de Entradas después de las Misas

$ 15 por pareja / $ 10 individual.

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Recientemente el Papa Francisco reflexionaba: “No siempre creemos que el Señor nos invita a trabajar y a embarrarnos las manos junto a Él en su Reino. Cuesta aceptar que el amor divino se hace concreto y experimentable en la historia con todas sus vicisitudes dolorosas y gloriosas.” Lo cierto es que Dios está presente y opera en nosotros, y actúa a través de alguien conocido como puede ser un vecino, un amigo, un familiar. ‘Dios es real porque el amor es real, Dios es concreto porque el amor es concreto.’ Esta manifestación de amor y generosidad es uno de los elementos esenciales en la vida de los cristianos. Todos somos llamados y como discípulos tenemos una misión. A los ojos de Dios nadie es demasiado joven o anciano. A Cristo debemos seguir en la tarea de la salvación. Como creyentes el ‘ahora’ de Dios es nuestro ahora, y nuestra vida hoy, es hoy. El momento presente es la oportunidad idónea para involucrarnos en el cuidado de la viña. Permitidme ahora expresar mi sincera gratitud a las familias de esta parroquia que participaron y contribuyeron en la campaña del APA el pasado año. ¡Gracias a vuestra generosidad, llegamos a la meta! La Diócesis y el señor Obispo Gregorio L. Parkes, nos enviarán próximamente el material para la campaña de este año. También por correo postal seremos notificados. Como es lógico, traed y basadlo todo en la oración. Considera que vuestra contribución a la Apelación Pastoral Anual de 2019 favorece el desarrollo y expansión de numerosos programas pastorales en nuestra Diócesis. Os mantendremos informados por medio de reportes en el boletín, avisos y en las Oraciones de los Fieles. Tengamos la valentía de vivir como sólidos discípulos, firmes en la fe católica. Muchísimas gracias, Rev. Machado

In a recent reflection

Pope Francis expressed: “We do not always believe that the Lord can invite us to work and soil our hands with him in his Kingdom. It is hard to accept that God’s love can become concrete and can be experienced in history with all its painful and glorious vicissitudes.” The plain truth is that God can become present and work through us, through somebody like a neighbor, a friend, a relative. ‘God is real because love is real; God is concrete because love is concrete.’ This manifestation of love, generosity and grace is one of the essential elements in the lives of Christians. We all have a call in this life, as disciples we also have a mission to fulfill. No one is too young or too old in God’s eyes. We are called to serve and follow Jesus and to be involved in the work of Salvation. As believers the ‘now’ of God is our now, our life today is today. The present moment is an ideal opportunity for us to work in the vineyard. With this in mind, allow me to express my sincere gratitude to all the families of our Parish who participated and contributed generously to the APA Campaign last year. Thanks to you we reached our Goal! Our Diocese and Bishop G. L. Parkes will soon send us the material for the 2019 Campaign. You will also be receiving information by regular mail. As usual, take the time to pray and meditate and consider how your pledges and gifts to the 2019 Annual Pastoral Appeal makes a difference in the life of our Diocese and its pastoral programs. We will keep you informed through our bulletin, regular reports, pulpit announcements and the Prayers of the Faithful. Let us have the courage to live as committed disciples standing firm in our Catholic Faith. Thank you all, Rev. Machado

FROM THE

PRIESTS DESK

Del Escritorio

Del Sacerdote

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The icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help represents the Christian mystery of Redemption.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help is a Byzantine icon that is believed to have its origin sometime during the 13th -15th century. The image is also known as “Our Lady of Perpetual Succour.” The icon is known for being miraculous; over the centuries countless healings and special graces have been attributed to it, so much so that the image has been honored and venerated by many Popes.

The miraculous icon is painted on wood and measures about 20" in height (54 x 41.5 centimeters) and depicts the Virgin Mary, under the title “Mother of God,” holding the Child Jesus.

The Archangels Michael and Gabriel, hovering in the upper corners, hold the instruments of the Passion. St. Michael (in the left corner) holds the spear, the wine-soaked sponge, and the crown of thorns. St. Gabriel (in the right corner) holds the cross and the nails.

The intent of the artist was to portray the Child Jesus contemplating the vision of His future Passion. Frightened by the vision, he runs to his mother for consolation. The anguish He feels is shown by the loss of one of His sandals as he quickly flees into the arms of his Mother. Despite a forboding vision of suffering, the icon also conveys the triumph of Christ over sin and death, symbolized by the golden background as a sign of the glory of the resurrection. The royal crowns on the heads of Jesus and Mary also symbolize their triumph as the King of Kings with his Queen Mother.

In a very beautiful way, the Child Jesus grasps the hand of the Blessed Mother. He seeks comfort from His mother as He sees the instruments of His passion. The position of Mary’s hands – both holding the Child Jesus (who seems like a small adult) and at the same time presenting Him to us – convey the reality of our Lord’s incarnation, that He is true God who became also true man.

What Our Lady of Perpetual Help Means for Us

Just as the Child Jesus fled into the arms of his Mother when he was frightened, so too do we flee into the arms of our Blessed Moth-er with child-like confidence whenever fear envelopes our hearts. Just as the Virgin Mother consoled and comforted her Divine Child, so too does she console and comfort us, her spiritual children, in our afflictions. We can always come to her in our time of need and receive her help.

In this iconography, Mary is represented as the one who guides us to the Redeemer. The Virgin Mother is also our Help who inter-cedes with her Son on our behalf. The star painted on Mary’s veil, centered on her forehead, highlights her role in the plan of salva-tion as both the Mother of God and our Mother.

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For/ Para: January 26—27 Offertory/Colecta : $ 5375.41 Blue buckets: $ 787.45 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY! GRACIAS POR SU GENEROSIDAD Y QUE EL SEÑOR LES BENDIGA ABUNDANTEMENTE!

Reader & Eucharistic Minister Schedule

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Baptism Requirements If you are planning on having your

child Baptized, please stop by the office to fill out a form.

Also please bring a copy of the following documents

• A copy of the child’s birth certificate • BOTH the Childs Parents and *Godparents

Baptism Preparation Certificate. Please call the office for info and to schedule

Reader Eucharistic Minister 2/9/2019 Liz Bodine Liz Kutsch 4:30 PM Edward Campbell Terry Pawlicki Ray Pawlicki 2/10/2019 Charlie Basile Maria Luisa Gonzalez 8:00 AM Sue Richardson Sara Ross Volunteer at Mass 11:00 AM Carol Johnson Jeannette McKinney Paul Berry Joyce Terranova William Terranova

Our February sacramental wine donation is offered for: The deceased of the Cline and

Belesky families If you would like to memorialize and sponsor a month of Sacramental Wine please contact the parish Office and you will be added to the list. Thank you.

St. Andre Free Clinic

Medical Services are FREE for

people not covered by other programs or insurance and with limited income.

Any ID is accepted. Where: 37733 Mer idian Ave. Dade City, FL When: NEXT WEEK FEB

9TH Time: 8:30-11:30a.m.

Don’t Forget to return your Baby Bottles TODAY after

Mass!

Summer Adventure opportunities at Good Counsel Camp, Floral City, Florida which is owned and operated by the Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg. This is a co-ed residential camp for ages 7-15 offering 1 and 2 week sessions. Camp brochures are available in the parish office or can be requested by calling us at (352) 270-8831 or email: frjohnson@goodcounselcamp.org or visit our website at: GoodCounselCamp.org

Catholic Days at the Capitol: Make the Trip and Make a Difference! March 26-27 (returning March 28). This two-day event provides the opportunity to put into action our faith's call to political respon-sibility and allows us to strengthen the presence of our Catholic values in the public square. We will also be joined by Bishop Parkes! Legislative briefing, office visits with elected officials, Red Mass and more. Visit https://www.dosp.org/life/upcoming-events/ or contact Sabrina at sab@dosp.org; 727-344-1611. Deadline is March 12, 2019.

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SUNDAY/DOMINGO,

FEB.3rd

8:00 am Parishioners 11:00 am † Francis Bolton 5:00 pm † Roberto Zech

Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 , Psalm 71, 1 Corinthians 12:31 — 13:13 [13:4-13]), Luke 4:21-30

Coffee & Donuts - after 8:00 Mass Non perishable food donations welcome

Monday/Lunes FEB. –4TH

8:30 am † Fr. Thomas Anglim Heb 11:32-40; Ps 31:20-24; Mk 5:1-20

9:00 am Eucharistic Adoration to 4:30 pm 4:30 pm Evening Prayer & Benediction 7:00 pm Group de Juan XXIII

TuesdayMartes FEB. 5TH

8:30 am † Marcelo Gonzalez Heb 12:1-4; Ps 22:26b-28, 30-32; Mk 5:21-43

7:30 pm Group de Oracion

WEDNESDAY/MIERCOLES,

FEB. 6TH

8:30 am Vocations 7:30 pm † Graciela Torres Castillo

Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Ps 103:1-2, 13-14 , 17-18a; Mk 6:1-6

1:30 pm 7:30 pm CCD and RCIA

THURSDAY/JUEVES, FEB. 7TH

8:30 am Souls in Purgatory

Heb 12:18-19, 21-24; Ps 48:2-4, 9-11; Mk 6:7-13

7:30 pm Encuentro de Matrimonios

FRIDAY/VIERNES, FEB. 8th

8:30 am † T.K. Wetherall Heb 13:1-8; Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9; Mk 6:14-29

SATURDAY/SABADO, FEB. 9th

4:30 pm † Celia,† Panaleon & †Antonina Rizo

Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Ps 23:1-6; Mk 6:30-34

3:30-4:15 pm - Sacrament of Penance 6:00pm At Knights of Columbus Hall

SUNDAY/DOMINGO, FEB. 10th

8:00 am † Adalberto Sanchez 11:00 am Parishioners 5:00 pm † Maria Trinidad Hernandez Contreras

Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Ps 138:1-5, 7-8; 1 Cor 15:1-11 [3-8, 11]; Lk 5:1-11

Coffee & Donuts after 8:00 am Mass Non perishable food donations welcome

WEEK OF February 3, 2019 DAY MASS INTENTION READING ACTIVITY

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