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5323 E CR 462, Wildwood, FL 34785 Telephone (352) 330-0220 Fax (352) 748-6106
Web site—www.sumtercatholic.org E-mail—[email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
December 27, 2015
Beloved, we are God's children now; what we shall be has not yet been revealed.-- 1 John 3:2a
Weekend Mass Times:
Sat. 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm Sun. 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm (Noon)
2:00 pm Jan. 10-April 17, 2016
Daily Mass Times:
Mon. - Sat. 8:00 am
Confession Times:
3:00 - 3:45 pm Saturday 7:15 - 7:45 am Wednesday
1st Friday 7:30 am
Eucharistic Exposition:
Tues. 8:30-9:30 am, Fri. 8:30 am-3:00 pm
Our Parish Mission:
We are a welcoming, loving, growing family called by Christ to share, experience, and celebrate God’s presence and loving redemption.
Clergy Fr. Pedro (Peter) Puntal, Pastor …………..….330-0220
Fr. John McCracken, Parochial Administrator 633-2148 Fr. Howard King, Retired
Fr. Ron Oser, Retired
Fr. Vitalis Ozokpor, Prison Chaplain
Deacon Dana McCarthy …………………..... 750-9875
Deacon Dan Miller …………………………. 753-1996
Deacon Daniel Pallo …………………………391-9338
Deacon Greg Senholzi ……………….……....350-6345
Deacon Richard Stevens…………..…...(612) 270-3373
Deacon Claude Curtin
Senior Deacon Byron Otradovec, T.O. Carm 330-0775
Senior Deacon Frank Campione
Senior Deacon Richard F. Radford, Ed.D
Sacraments
Baptisms: Please ar range with the parish office to attend a semi-nar and schedule a baptism.
Reconciliation: Wednesdays 7:15-7:45 am, Saturdays - 3-3:45 pm, 1st Friday 7:30-8:00 am. Pen-ance Services are held during Ad-vent and Lent.
Sacrament of the Sick: The Sac-rament of the Sick (Anointing) is available after Mass and upon re-quest.
Communion brought to the Sick: Please call our Ministers to the Sick Coordinator.
Marriage: Contact the Pastor a minimum of four months prior.
Ministries, Clubs & Community Support
Altar Servers ………….................Bob Rizzi 430-2388 & Paul Danis 750-0440
Caring Neighbors Ministry ………….………………..Faith Vitolano 391-5187
Choir ……………………………………….……Dawn DiNome 646-236-9759
Council of Catholic Women…………………….………Elsie Esseck 552-4432
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion …..............Jim Wilson 353-0465
Food Pantry …………………………..Betty Anne & Thom Horning 751-7034
Faith Formation ………………….………………...…Frank Webber 643-7017
Filipino Ministry………………………..…Merly Soliven-Lavengco 753-6086
Finance Committee…………….………………..................Dick Dart 330-0220
Grief Support Group……………...…………………...Don Valentine 633-0969
Knights of Columbus ………….……………………....Mike Grindel 753-4805
Library Helpers ….…………….……………….……......Jane Nelson 751-4547
Ministry of Consolation ..…………………..…Carmen Lopez-Aquino 751-7052
Ministry to the Sick .………….……………….………. Mary Wresh 748-3639
Money Counters ………………..……………….……..Lorna Powell 753-9470
New Parishioner Welcoming……………..………Jack Bambury 901-490-7666
Nursing Home Mass Helpers ……………..…….…..Crestina Vaught 751-4892
Office Helpers...………………….…..………………....Kelli Hezlep 330-0220
Our Mother’s Attic (resale shop) ……..………….…..Michael Leahy 689-0128
Outreach Ministry…..…………………..………….…...Sheila Duffy 689-0129
Readers…………………………………………...........Sally Thomas 751-4713
Sacristans…………………………………………......Carol Jakubiak 430-0923
Senior Singles Club………...…………………………….Bill Collins 750-5681
Soup Kitchen ….………………………………..Dn. Dana McCarthy 750-9875
Spiritual Friendship Club ……….……………..….Mariagnes Moran 212-6048
Tech Group……..……………….……………………..Bob Carberry 259-1305
Ushers…………………………...………………....Gil Van Nostrand 430-0004
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph December 27, 2015
Parish Contacts Business Manager….………….……...Cindi Van Nostrand Accountant .……………….…...…….………. Lee Valente Office Manager…………………….…………Kelli Hezlep Office Coordinator……………………………Tracy Blust Administrative Assistant…………………Carmen Kreeger Receptionist……………………………..Joyce Prendergast Receptionist………………………………...Linda Tedesco Maintenance Supervisor.....................……..Todd Besecker Maintenance…..…………………........……...Jerry Rosine Maintenance…………………………………...Chip Chase Maintenance…………………………………..Tony Autera Audio/Video Technician………………………Jerry Kluba Director of Faith Formation……..Frank Webber 643-7017 Associate Director of Faith Formation….…....Linda Dykas Faith Formation Clerical Assistant……...…..Sheryl Sharry Director of Liturgy Comm...Dn. Dana McCarthy 750-9875 Music / Choir Director.….…Dawn DiNome 646-236-9759
Outreach Ministry Tu, Th 10a-1p by appt. only……....... 689-0129 Food Pantry 1102 N. Main St. Suite B, Wildwood ……...748-0778 2nd and 4th Fridays and Mondays following 2nd and 4th Fridays, 9-12pm
Our Mother’s Attic Resale Shop……….…….…..689-0128 Hours: M-F 10a-4p, Sat 10a-2p ... 115 S. Main St. (U.S.301), Wildwood
Parish Office Hours Mon.-Thur. 8:30 am-3:00 pm, Friday 8:30-12:00 noon
Thank you for respecting these times.
Funeral Liturgies: Please call the church office when your loved one passes. A Ministry of Conso-lation member will contact you to help plan the funeral liturgy.
*For more information, call the office: 330-0220. *ch=church; pr=prayer room; sh=social hall; m=ministry
room; k=kitchen; conf=confessional; o=office; l=library; h=hospitality; pl=parking lot
Saturday, December 26 - St. Stephen, The First Martyr Rosary & Devotions 8:30-9:00a ch Reconciliation 3:00-3:45p ch Sunday, December 27 - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Monday, December 28 - The Holy Innocents, Martyrs Rosary & Devotions 8:30-9:00a ch SVDP Filipino Choir Practice 1:00-3:00p ch Tuesday, December 29 -- Fifth Day within the Octave Of the Nativity of the Lord Rosary & Devotions 8:30-9:00a ch Holy Hour 8:30-9:30a pr Wednesday, December 30 - Sixth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord Rosary & Devotions 8:30-9:00a ch Thursday, December 31 - Seventh Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord Rosary & Devotions 8:30-9:00a ch Office Closed 12 Noon First Friday, January 1 - The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord & Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God Reconciliation 7:30-8:00a pr Rosary & Devotions 8:30-9:00a ch Office Closed All Day Filipino Mass & Pot Luck 6:00-8:00p ch/sh First Saturday, January 2 - Saints Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops & Doctors Rosary & Devotions 8:30-9:00a ch Reconciliation 3:00-3:45p ch Sunday, January 3 - The Epiphany of the Lord Faith Formation-Teen Ministry 6:00-8:00p sh
CHURCH ACTIVITIES CALENDAR
Church Calendar & Activities
Weekly Readings
Monday: 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8; Mt 2:13-18 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Friday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12
MASS SCHEDULE December 26, 2015—Jan 3, 2016
To request Altar Flowers,
please contact the Office at 330-0220
Off-site Mass Intentions
Saturday, December 26 Annmarie Rondeau Sunday, December 27 † Ann Planisek † Patricia Manzo † Bill Leone Thursday, December 31 Ken Bernier Sunday, January 3 † Martin Planisek
**Priest schedules above are subject to change**
In Memory of The Hrabovsky Family
By Ernie & Sheryl Machleit
Sat 8:00a Fr. Puntal † Brenda Calloway 4:00p Fr. McCracken † Sofia Dinovellis 6:00p Fr. Puntal Parishioners' Intentions Sun 8:00a Fr. McCracken Maximino Sanchez Jr. 10:00a Fr. McCracken † Nicholas Hubert 12:00p Fr. Puntal † Alex & Wanda Rankin Mon 8:00a Fr. Ozokpor † Elizabeth Curley Tue 8:00a Fr. King † Edna Bove Wed 8:00a Fr. Ozokpor † Bruce Qualls
Thur 8:00a Fr. King † Deceased Family Members
4:00p Fr. Puntal † Charles Ferrero Fri 8:00a Fr. McCracken † Eddy Occhipinti 10:00a Fr. Puntal † Jimmy Sanchez 12:00p Fr. Puntal † Josephine Henderson
Sat 8:00a Fr. McCracken † Dec.d members of Sager family
4:00p Fr. Puntal † Thomas Kenny 6:00p Fr. McCracken Parishioners' Intentions Sun 8:00a Fr. Puntal † Richard Rizzo 10:00a Fr. Puntal † Claudette Belanger 12:00p Fr. McCracken Carole Fuerst
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Through Him, With Him, In Him
All things are possible Tues: 8:30 am—9:30 am Fri: 8:30 am—3:00 pm
Please come and spend some quiet, prayerful time with the Lord. Adoration, and Benediction following the 8 am Mass Tuesday & Friday.
For info or to schedule an hour on Fri-day to spend with the Blessed Sacra-ment, please contact Cathy Catalano at 352-323-0833 or by email [email protected].
Would you consider becoming an Adorer?
PRAYERGROUPS
Emmanuel Charismatic Prayer Group: Meets each Thursday at 6:30 pm in the Social Hall. Every-one is invited to attend and experience the movement of the Holy Spirit, with song, praise & worship. For info call Marge DuBuc 248-255-6154 or Terry DeLu-cia 751-1762.
Marian Servants of the Word Incarnate: Please contact Mary Jane Haggerty at 205-8182. Please visit our website at: www.marianservantsthevillages.org
Small Christian Communities: Meets twice monthly with focus on the Gospel and exploring personal faith journeys through prayer, discussion and Christian fellowship. Please contact Connie Accurso at 750-3130.
St. Therese Lay Carmelite Community: These lay Catholics belong to the Carmelite Order and follow the Rule of Carmel, living the Gospel and following the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Elijah. Formation is provided. Jackie Harig can be reached at 446-0445.
Holy Communion For the Homebound
Our Ministers to the Sick bring the Eucharist to the homebound and those in care facilities who are not able to come to Mass. If you or a rela-tive would like the Eucharist brought to your home or nursing home, please call our Ministry to the Sick Coordinator, Mary Wresh 748-3639. If you would like to serve the Lord by bringing Him to our homebound parishioners, please call Mary Wresh at 748-3639. Our Ministers to the Sick attend special training so they are confi-dently prepared and can focus on the Eucharist and our parishioner during their visit.
At the Hospital When you or a loved one is in the hospital, please inform the staff at registration or later that you are Catholic and would like to be on the Catholic list so Chaplains and Ministers to the Sick know you are there and can visit you.
Anointing of the Sick If you or a family member is in need of an anointing of the sick, please call the church office.
Please pray for our recently deceased:
Jack Cattedra Phil Haggard Ed Reinehart Donald Hazel
Emma McFarlane Robert McKenna
Estelle Paquin Diane Brindac
Mary Jane Hoffstatter William Leone Scott Robertson
Leonard Jones Jr. Barbara Jean Moceri
James Higgins Sr. Vincent Grimaldi
Please pray for our ill parishioners:
Tom Lynch Marie Terestun Daniel Taylor
Sharon Courtney Ron Girotti Tim Heiser
Bob Pendergast Dorothy Rauch Bill Showalter
Gil Leynes Annmarie Rondeau Sandra Mucciante
Max Morris Paul Russ Noyes
If you are in need of the Anointing of the Sick or
confession at home, please call
the office for a priest visit.
Prayer
Parish prayers follow the 8 am Mass, with cards handed out to allow attendees to share in the prayers.
Tuesday - PRAYER FOR PRIEST includes Adoration, 8:30-9:30 am and rosary.
Wednesday - Rosary for Life.
Thursday - Prayers for our parish.
First Friday of each month - Sacred Heart of Jesus including Divine Mercy chaplet (sung), prayer of Repa-ration and Rosary.
First Saturday - Immaculate Heart of Mary includes Fatima prayers of Reparation and Rosary.
The Marian Servants of the Word Incarnate offer to pray with you during these hours of
Eucharistic Adoration.
Stewardship Attendance - December 12-13, 2015
4:00 pm 858 8:00 am 660 Noon 820 6:00 pm 509 10:00 am 892
Total 3,739
Weekend Collection - December 12-13, 2015 Offertory - $31,438.61 Immaculate Conception - $3,992.25
Building Fund - $8,861.50 Diocesan Collection (Retired Religious) - $7,374.66
Pray Personal Prayer Reading Scripture Liturgy and Devotion Spiritual Discussions
Deepening Your Loving Relationship with God:
♦ Pray the Morning Offering each morning Read a daily meditation in “The Word
Among Us” booklet or on a mobile app such as: “3 minute retreat”
♦ Pray the rosary while taking a daily walk ♦ Pray the Church’s Morning and/or Even-
ing Prayer; use mobile app “iBrievary” ♦ Reflect on Pope’s daily prayer, mobile
app: “Pope Francis Daily Surprise”
♦ Meditate on daily scripture readings listed in the weekly Bulletin
♦ Participate in a parish weekly Bible Study: Wed 8:45 am or 5:30 pm – Prayer Room
♦ Sign up to receive email of daily read-ings on USCCB website
♦ Attend a weekday Mass at least once each week
♦ Spend an hour with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration (Tues 8:30 to 9:30 am, Fri 8:30 am to 3 pm) – Prayer Room
♦ Participate in the Divine Mercy Chaplet after the 8 am. Mass on the First Friday of each month
♦ Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconcilia-tion on a regular basis
♦ Listen to and reflect on the Sunday read-ings and homily; share your reflections with spouse or friend
♦ Participate in a parish organized prayer group or Small Christian Community. See the weekly Bulletin
♦ Participate in one of the adult Faith For-mation programs offered by the parish
As we come to the end of 2015, and prepare to enter the new year of 2016, let us take to heart the prayer of Pope Francis for the family.
Pope Francis' Prayer to the Holy Family
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, in you we contemplate the splendor of true love, to you we turn with trust. Holy Family of Nazareth, grant that our families too may be places of communion and prayer, authentic schools of the Gospel and small domestic Churches. Holy Family of Nazareth, may families never again ex-perience violence, rejection and division: may all who have been hurt or scandalized find ready comfort and healing. Holy Family of Nazareth, make us once more mindful of the sacredness and inviolability of the family, and its beauty in God’s plan. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, graciously hear our prayer. (given at St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, December 29, 2013)
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“Put on, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another,. . .” Colossians 3:12-13a
Question for the Week: What are the best qualities of your family? What do you treasure most?
Director of Faith Formation: Frank Webber, 352-643-7017 or [email protected] Assoc. Dir. of Faith Formation: Linda Dykas, 352-643-7018 or [email protected]
Faith Formation Knights of Christ Youth Ministry
Thank You to all who participated in the gift giving for the residents of the Brownwood Care Center. All the residents received treat bags filled with little necessities by the youth group members on Sunday, December 13. The youth and their parents joined in singing Christmas carols with the residents as they opened their gifts.
Youth Group - Will NOT meet on December 27 due to the Christmas Holiday.
Next meeting will be January 3 at 6pm.
For info contact: Judy & Dave Hasman 352-461-0062
SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES (SCC): ATTENTION— ALL SINGLES
We are trying to get a new Small Christian Community started. If you are interested in gathering to talk with other Catholic Chris-tian Singles about Sunday’s Gospel read-
ings and how they relate to your personal spiritual jour-ney, please call: CONNIE ACCURSO – 352-750-3130 ([email protected]) or FRANK WEBBER (below).
The Faith Formation Department wishes to extend a
“Happy and Holy New Year” to all parishioners, families, and friends of the Faith Formation program. There will be no classes thru December 30th.
Classes will resume January 6. Liturgy of the Word for Children is celebrated at the 10 am Mass. Our Confirmation Candidates for 2016 will attend a Retreat at Camp Warren Willis on January 23-24. Please keep these young people in your prayers.
Children’s Faith Formation
THE BIBLE TIMELINE: The Story of Salvation
We will NOT meet on December 28/29 and will resume sessions on January 4/5.
Through this study, we are improving our understanding of the Bible weekly. For information, call or email Frank Webber at [email protected].
“the Word Among us ” for January is available in the Narthex.
Suggested donation is $2.00.
“The Christmas Tree of Hope”
WOMEN OF GRACE: A Catholic Foundational Study for Women
Information and Registration Session at St. Vincent de Paul Church
THURSDAY- JANUARY 14, 2016—9:30 to 10:30 am
Learn how you can embrace your gift of authentic femininity and dignity as a daughter of God. Based on Johnnette Benkovic’s book, Full of Grace, Women and the Abun-dant Life. In this study you will explore prayer, Sacred Scripture, Church documents and teachings, the Cate-chism, the lives of women saints and the example of our Blessed Mother.
Study dates: Thursdays, 9:30 - 11:30am. January 21 to March 17, 2016.
Facilitator: Nancy Elhajj, For more information, contact 609-263-1558 or [email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul welcomes Alexandra Perry in Baptism at the 8 am Mass on Sunday, De-cember 13. Lexie, a student from our Faith Formation pro-gram, her brother Michael, her parents, and extended family and friends witnessed Lexie as she became a member of our community. Congratulations to Lexie and her family! Family Movie Night— Sunday, January 17 6-8pm.
will feature “How to Train Your Dragon 2”
Popcorn and Pizza will be provided.
For info: Judy & Dave Hasman 352-461-0062
Update On Our Catholic Appeal 2015
We now have amounts pledged to hopefully obtain our mone-tary goal. We are still hoping to increase our participation!
We are asking EVERYONE to please take part. Please be a part of the Appeal and complete an envelope in the pew.
Please include your name and address if donating currency so you are included in the family count.
Thank you for Your generosity.
What is the Building Fund?
Funds received in the second collection, “Building Fund,” are used to support the new church and furnishings, the ex-pansion as well as the future building needs and renovations for our parish including but not limited to updating the in-frastructure of the existing church and parking.
Many thanks to those who regularly support the St. Vincent de Paul Building Fund.
Sacred Silence
Please utilize the Narthex for talking and reserve the church
for reflection and prayer.
Thank you for your understanding. and cooperation.
A Stewardship Moment
The ultimate aim of Saint Paul’s Letter to the Colossians is to teach the community how to deepen its relationship with Christ Jesus. His list of virtues summarizes the ideals of communal stewardship: compassion, kindness, humili-ty, gentleness and patience. For Paul, practicing these vir-tues opens our hearts to Christ as individuals and as a worshipping community. This is how the Christian com-munity ought to live. This is how its members should be-have in their dealings with others, particularly with fellow believers. As we approach the new year, how might we embrace one or more of these virtues more fully in our parish community in order to deepen our relationship with Jesus?
(Courtesy of the International Catholic Stewardship Council)
Parish Happenings Holy Day Mass Schedules
December 31 - Solemnity of Mary Vigil - 4 PM
January 1 - Solemnity of Mary 8 AM, 10 AM, & 12 PM (Noon)
Parish Happenings
Len & Cheryl Conley John & Georgettre LePore
Joe Limanowski & Barb Cain D. Faye Sanders
George Tazzini, Jr.
A warm welcome to our newly registered parishion-ers. We are pleased to have you worshipping with us.
CCW News
♦ REMEMBER: There is NO Decem-ber Fellowship Meeting!!!!
♦ The January 26 Fellowship Meeting will afford op-portunities for leadership, service, AND spirituality commitments:
* Bring a washcloth & a pair of scissors for making rosaries * Sign-up with Nancy G. at (352) 205-7848 or email [email protected], to assist with Len ten Soup Suppers (Fridays during Lent, starting February 12 through March 18)
♦ Put February 6 on your calendars for our “Morning of Reflection – Lenten Preparation” (8am Mass, ro-sary, breakfast, and short talks to help you lay groundwork for a rewarding Lenten season)
CCW invites all St. Vincent de Paul parishioners to con-tribute to our next service project: making prayer shawls for local distribution and clothes for kids in Sri Lanka.
We will need: Yarn for prayer shawls (need 2 matching skeins per shawl) For little girls’ dresses: Pillow cases (new or gently used; colors or pretty prints are best), Eyelet trim, Ribbon (1 inch wide), Bias tape (trim for arm openings) For little boys’ shorts: Men’s tee shirts (new or gently used; colors are best but white can be used for waist bands; designs/patterns can help make shorts cuter), Elastic for waist bands, Thread for both dresses & shorts
LOOK FOR A COLLECTION BOX STARTING THE WEEKEND OF JANUARY 2 - 3
Senior Singles Club
Tuesday, January 12, 5 pm at Hacienda Country Club on Morse Blvd. Limited to the first 40 people. Music/dancing. Cutoff date is Dec. 19th. For reservations call Maryann 352-205-8655.
MOAMI
Moving On After Moving In
This national program will begin January 7th and end March 17th from 1-4 pm. MOAMI is a practical, spir-itually enriching class for women in transition such as retirement, a move or family changes. Space is limited. Information and registration forms are located in the Narthex resource rack. Please consider participating. Contact Rosie Reiner 352-753-2667 with questions.
The Emmaus Experience for Women
When was the last time you gave yourself a gift that will last forever? The Women’s Emmaus Retreat is just such a gift. It is a time to renew and deepen your relationship with the Lord. It is also a vehicle to meet other women of the parish who are seeking friendship. The Retreat will begin at 3 PM on Monday, April 11, and will conclude at 4 PM on Wednesday, April 13 at the Lake Yale Conference Center, 39034 County Road 452, Leesburg, Florida The retreat package will include: Sleeping Accommodations, Meals & Retreat Materials. Reservation forms will be available January 16 & 17 in the Narthex Resource Kiosk.
Parish Happenings
OUR MOTHER’S ATTIC
Resale shop benefiting the Soup Kitchen, Food Pantry and local Outreach programs.
Hours: Monday-Friday 10 am - 4 pm Saturday 10 am–2 pm
Holiday hours - Closed
December 31 - January 2.
Your Donations Are Appreciated. Drop-offs are wel-comed Monday through Friday until 3:30 pm and Saturdays until 1:30 pm. For pickup of large items, please call 689-0128 for scheduling.
Please visit our store to shop and donate your house-hold items!
Location: 115 S. Main Street (Rt. 301) in downtown Wild-wood. The shop is a small, cream-colored building with our logo on it.
Non-clothing Donations: Furniture, home décor, kitchen items, children’s items, linens, etc.
Total Weekly Gross Sales for Our Mother’s Attic: 12/4-12-10 $8,82.91
“Help Us Help Others with Donations & Purchases”
O Come Let Us Adore Him, Christ The Lord!
Our Mother of Mercy Outreach Services Christmas Weekend gives us an opportunity to welcome Christ to our hearts several times. We can welcome Christ by making more opportunities for prayer in our lives as well as show example to our families for prayer. Some-times prayer prior to meals, leaving the home, as well as evening time, will make everyone calmer and closer to God. Opportunities are around us: it is up to us to show example. Another way to show example and mercy is to be considerate of the poor. Remember, Christ was born poor and lived among poor people. His message was love and caring.
Our ministry tries to show Christ’s example to the disen-franchised people in the Wildwood area. We tend to forget that this county was once one of the poorest areas in Flori-da. There are retired people who didn’t have the employ-ment opportunities that many from other parts of the coun-try had. Local elderly have little social security for their food and shelter. Many children live in poverty and their families struggle to cover their expenses.
Our food pantry is located on Main Street on Rt. 301, be-tween Tin Can Pam’s and the Oakwood Take Out. Since moving in August, we have opened four times a month instead of two. Our pantry provides nonperishable food to anyone in need. Although Christmas fell on a pantry opening day, our clients will still be able to get nonperisha-ble food tomorrow.
Our personal assistance volunteers see clients at the same location Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 10am.
Thank You to all who have made this Christmas a spe-cial time for the poor in this area. If you collected food in your neighborhood; donated toys; purchased gifts for nursing home patients; or donated to many of the worth-while charities in the area; YOU are trying to live the life of a caring Catholic and following the example of Christ and St. Vincent de Paul.
May the Spirit of Christmas be with you and your loved ones throughout
the New Year.
Food Pantry Requests items include the following: canned meats, pasta, side dishes, canned pasta w/meats, spaghetti sauce, pork & beans, pinto beans, canned fruit, canned tuna, canned vegetables, potatoes (canned or boxed), cereal, soup, peanut butter, jelly, pasta, mac & cheese, corn muffin mix, cake mix, pancake mix, crackers, cookies, condiments, white rice, coffee and tea. Laundry detergent, soap, hygiene and paper prod-ucts are also appreciated. Please remember that out-of-date and opened food can not be distributed.
St. Vincent de Paul proudly presents
This life-changing class taught by Dave Ramsey and the FPU teaching team on video and coordinated by Kierstin Weber at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Wild-wood, FL will help you achieve your financial goals by showing you how to eliminate debt, save for the future, and give like never before. You will be challenged and motivated to make a plan for your money and change your family tree forever...
In 9 action-packed lessons, you'll learn how to beat debt, build wealth, invest for the future, give like never before, and much more. Classes will be on Sunday from 3:30 pm -5:30 pm beginning January 17 through March 13. You can sign up for this class at http://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/locations/class/1010615/atid/l_mi. Please call the parish office if you are interested in being entered into a drawing for a scholarship valued at $99.00. Any questions feel free to contact Kierstin Weber at 352-406-1780.
AROUND THE DIOCESE Parish Happenings & Around the Diocese
Advertiser of the Week Blinds Plus Shutters
We appreciate the advertisers in our bulletin.
Diocese of Orlando News
Rachel's Vineyard: Offers retreats for any woman or man who has struggled with the emotional and spiritual pain of abortion. For information contact [email protected] or 407-246-4819. Airport Mass Times: at Orlando International Airport- Sunday at 8:15 am & noon and Holy Days at noon. The chapel is behind security for Gates 1-59. Mass attendees must have a boarding pass.
Bishop Noonan’s Twitter account: Bishop Noonan be-lieves we are called to put technology to good use by sharing the Good News. To follow Bishop Noonan on Twitter, search his handle @BishopNoonan on www.twitter.com. Bishop e-Scroll: To subscribe to Bishop Noonan’s e-Scroll go to www.orlandodiocese.org. Vatican YouTube site: www.youtube.com/vatican.
Natural Family Planning: The Diocese of Orlando Of-fice of Family Life and Pastoral Care invites you to learn more about Natural Family Planning (NFP). Please visit www.orlandodiocese.org/flo-natural-family-planning for information. Catholic Community Television: Network broad-casting from Central FL on Sundays: Brighthouse chan-nel 19, Comcast channel 17, Direct TV & Dish, channel 45. EWTN Sunday Mass, 8 am & 12 pm: Comcast chan-nel 243, Direct TV channel 370, Prism channel 562. Catholic Community Radio: WDMC Divine Mercy Catholic Radio 920 AM - Melbourne FL.
The CatholicTV Network, America’s Catholic Televi-sion Network, is now available to cable and satellite providers in our area. Visit GetCatholicTV.com for more information.
Come Pray for our Troops at Veterans Park
A prayer group for our troops meets every Thursday at 8:00 a.m. at Veterans' Memorial Park in Spanish Springs. The group has been meeting for 8 years, and the main purpose is so the people don't forget our sol-diers. The names of any soldiers who have lost their life in the past week are read. Then a list is read of approximately 150 men and women who are now overseas and at home. Then the group says prayers for the safety of the soldiers and their families. At the end, we sing a patriotic song.
After the meeting there is a fellowship breakfast at TooJays in Spanish Springs. Everyone is welcome. It is only 20-30 minutes of your time. The troops need to be remembered; they give us so much.
For information call Tom or Barbara Troisi at (352) 430-0175.
Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet If anyone is interested in praying the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet please contact Joanne La Neve at (352) 391-1921.
The Rialto Theater has created a Facebook page exclu-sively for faith-based movies. Visit them at www.facebook.com/faithbasedfilms.
To Donate Clothing Organizations in need of lightweight clothing include: St. Timothy’s St. Vincent de Paul Society in Lady Lake, 4th Thursday from 7-11 am 753-0989; St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Leesburg, 787-3388; and St. Theresa in Belleview, 245-0650.
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Please recycle newspapers, magazines, catalogs, office and school paper, flyers and shredded paper in the paper only bin. Please do not put cardboard, cereal boxes, kitchen/bathroom paper products, phone books, plastic bags, plastic, glass, metals or trash in the bin. The proceeds go to our building fund.
End of Life Presentation Do you have any questions about Advanced Direc-tives and Living Wills? What is the difference between a Living Will and a
Catholic Living Will? When do ordinary means become extraordinary? What is an Advance Directive? Do you have a Health Care Surrogate who knows and understands your wishes regarding end of life issues? If you do, then plan to attend the End of Life Presentation on Monday Feb-ruary 8 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm at St. Vincent de Paul. The Presentation is sponsored by the Diocese of Orlando Office of Advocacy and Justice. If you are interested in attending please contact the Parish Office at (352) 330-0220.
St. Vincent de Paul Society of Orlando Vehicle Donation Program - Accepting used vehicles. For information, please visit www.svdpusacars.com or call 1-800-322-8284. All donations are tax deducti-ble.
The Villages Cancer Support Group meets the fir st Wednesday of each month @ 9:30 am. @ St. Timothy's Catholic Church, Parish Hall, Rm. 3. This is a non-denominational group and all cancer patients, survivors, care-givers and friends are welcome.
St. Timothy's Gift Shop -The Villages, Lady Lake
Don't forget our NEW HOSTESS gift area with all things religious made in the USA.
Hours: Tuesday thru Friday 9 am to 12 pm Saturday 3 pm to 6 pm Sunday after 7, 9 & 11:00 am Mass
Remember, as always, all sales are final (no exchanges or holds, on sale items & never a refund). If you have any questions, please call Pat Crowdis - Gift Shop Coordinator (352) 259-7822.
The Lazarus Free Medical Clinic is open Tues. and Thurs. Call for appointment 352-748-4567. It is located at 210 Won-ders St. in Wildwood. Abierta Los Martes Y Jueves. Por favor llamar al numero 352-748-4567 para una cita.