St. Francis of Assisi

St. Francis of Assisi
Catholic Church
MISSION STATEMENT
Unified in one Body and Spirit,
the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic community
aspires to reflect
the Light of Christ by cultivating
Faith, Serving others, and Loving all of God's creation.
NUESTRA MISIÓN
Unida en un solo Cuerpo y Espíritu,
la comunidad católica de San Francisco de Asís
aspira a reflejar
la Luz de Cristo mediante el cultivo de
la Fe, Servicio a los demás, y el Amor
Monday, August 15, 2016 ● Lunes, 15 de agosto del 2016
a toda la creación de Dios.
TWENTIETH
Mass Times
Pastor
Deacons
SUNDAY IN
Monday - Friday
8:00am (Eng.) / Chapel
Rev. Charles J. Deeney
[email protected]
James G. Shelley
Saturday:
5:00pm (Eng.)
7:00pm (Sp.)
Parochial Vicar
ORDINARY TIME
AUGUST 14, 2016
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 4:30pm
Closed Daily from 12:00pm—1:00pm
Church and Chapel Hours
Sunday:
7:30am (Eng.)
9:00am (Sp.)
10:30am (Eng.)
12:30pm (Sp.)
12:00pm (Haitian) / Chapel
Rev. Tomás Hurtado
[email protected]
Confession
Saturday:
3:45pm - 4:45pm
or by appointment
[email protected]
Ruthven Jackie
[email protected]
Frank Díaz
[email protected]
Jesús T. Dávila
[email protected]
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
834 S.O.B.T., Apopka, FL 32703 Ph: 407-886-4602 Fax: 407-886-9758 www.stfrancisapopka.org • [email protected]
Faith • Service • Love
Fe • Servicio • Amor
AUGUST 14, 2016
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SHARE MERCY
T
COMPARTE MISERICORDIA
his Jubilee Year of Mercy bids us share
our own experience of Jesus’ mercy
with those on what Pope Francis calls
the “peripheries”—people who feel
marginalized, even unwelcome—inviting them
to come home. But with all this mercy, why
today’s mayhem? “Do you think I have come
to establish peace on earth? No, I tell you, but
rather division” (Lk 12:51). Jesus “breaks down” those
“breakups” in painful detail—parents, children, even inlaws. “Against” appears eight times in five verses.
Jeremiah faced death for bearing witness (Jer 38:4). Can’t
we bear at least a small share of the sometimes merciless
cost of sharing mercy? The Letter to the Hebrews warns
us, keep your “eyes fixed on Jesus” and “so great a cloud
of witnesses,” lest we “grow weary and lose heart” as we
run “the race that lies before us” (Heb 12:1–3). After all,
“for the sake of the joy that lay before him,” Jesus
“endured the cross” (12:2). Can’t we endure our small
crosses for the sake of sharing mercy?
—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
E
ste Año Jubilar de la Misericordia nos
invita a llevar nuestra propia experiencia
de la misericordia de Jesús hacia las
“periferias”, así lo llama el Papa Francisco, a las
personas que se sienten marginadas, incluso a
las que no son bienvenidas, invitándolas a que
vengan a casa. Pero con toda esta misericordia,
¿por qué el caos de hoy en día? “¿Piensan
acaso que he venido a traer la paz a la tierra? De ningún modo. No
he venido a traer la paz, sino la división (Lc 12:51). Jesús da ejemplos
de esas “divisiones” con detalles dolorosos: padres “contra” hijos,
madres “contra” hijas, incluyendo toda la familia. La palabra
“contra” aparece ocho veces en cinco versículos. Jeremías se
enfrenta a la muerte por dar testimonio (Jer 38:4). ¿No podemos
llevar al menos una pequeña parte de los costos, a veces
despiadados, de compartir la misericordia? La carta a los hebreos
nos advierte, mantengan “fija la mirada en Jesús” y de quienes
“dieron prueba de su fe”, para que “no se cansen ni pierdan el
ánimo” mientras corremos “la carrera que tenemos por
delante” (Heb 12:1–3). Después de todo, “en vista del gozo que se le
proponía”, Jesús, “aceptó la cruz” (12:2) ¿No podemos soportar
nuestras pequeñas cruces por el bien de compartir la misericordia?
—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
PRAYER FOR STUDENTS
Lord our God, in your wisdom and love you surround us with the mysteries of the universe. Send your
Spirit upon these students and fill them with your wisdom and blessings. Grant that they may devote
themselves to their studies and draw ever closer to you, the source of all knowledge.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. -from Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers
PRAYER FOR TEACHERS
Lord God, your spirit of wisdom fills the earth and teaches us your ways. Look upon these teachers.
Let them strive to share their knowledge with gentle patience and endeavor always to bring the
truth to eager minds. Grant that they may follow Jesus Christ, the way, the truth, and the life, forever
and ever. Amen. -from Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers
Have a great school year, 2016 - 2017!
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TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
IN OUR PARISH • EN NUESTRA PARROQUIA
KNIGHTS’ SOCIAL: THURSDAY, AUGUST 18TH
Come join Grand Knight David Higley, a member of The Florida Bar, Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 7:30 pm, in the Parish
Center as he presents a workshop on Living Wills, Advance Directive Living Wills, Catholic Living Wills, Designation of Health
Care Surrogate, Release of Medical Records, Last Will and Testament, and related instruments. Workshop size is limited to
the first 30-people to sign up. To register for this social event, please call the Parish Office at 407-886-4602.
COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN:
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
The Saint Francis of Assisi Council of Catholic Women are scooping up an afternoon
of fun! All ladies of the parish are invited to the CCW Membership Ice Cream Social
on Saturday, August 20th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm in the Parish Center. Join your
friends and make new ones as we have an afternoon sprinkled with fun and
fellowship topped off by experiencing how the CCW assists our parish and
community.
CCW UPDATE
Several members of our Council of Catholic Women attended the Lake Yale
Symposium July 30th and 31st. All of us had classes to teach us about our new
positions within Council. Many speakers had enlightening ideas for us to bring home
to our members. It was also a fun weekend to meet new Sisters in Christ from not
only the Orlando Diocese but also throughout the state of Florida. We are ready to
start off our new Council year and look forward to having you joining us.
NEW CHOIR MEMBERS WELCOME
We are happy to welcome
Mr. Zoro Rodriguez
to St. Francis of Assisi as the new
member of our Maintenance team.
Estamos encantados en darle la
bienvenida al Señor Zoro Rodriguez
a la parroquia de San Francisco de
Asís como el nuevo miembro de
nuestro equipo de mantenimiento.
The St. Francis Choir’s welcome all parishioners that love to praise the Lord through
song! If you are interested in the Sunday 10:30am Choir, we could especially use
additional members in our tenor and bass sections. They rehearse on Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Church from midAugust through mid-June. They also sing for special Liturgies at Christmas and during Holy Week. If you are interested in the
Saturday 5pm Choir, they rehearse at 3:45pm before Mass. Each choir member is given a hymnal. If you are interested in
either of these choirs, please contact Jonathan Branton, Director of Music & Liturgy at 407-886-4202 or at
[email protected].
MINISTERIO DE CLASES DE INGLES
Las clases de Inglés Nivel 2, (inglés conversacional), comenzarán el 29 de agosto de 9:00am -12:00pm de lunes a jueves.
Una nueva clase de Ingles Nivel 1, comenzará a partir del 29 de agosto de 6:30pm - 8:30pm los lunes y jueves por la noche,
acompáñenos. No hay ningún costo. Todas las clases de inglés se llevarán a cabo en el edificio de Santa Clara.
ANNIVERSARY YEAR • 50 • AÑO DE ANIVERSARIO
OUR PARISH’S HISTORY
LA HISTORIA DE NUESTRA PARROQUIA
St. Francis is looking for a person or persons that
would take on the task of writing the history of
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. There are
documents, newspaper and Diocesan articles,
bulletins and pictures that tell the history of the
Church. It would be wonderful if all the material
could be consolidated in a 50th Anniversary
memorial book. If you think you would like to
take on this project or would like more
information please call Diane Hoy 407-464-3170.
San Francisco está buscando a una persona o
personas que asumir la tarea de escribir la
historia de San Francisco de Asís Iglesia Católica.
Hay documentos, artículos de periódicos y
boletines diocesanos, e imágenes que cuentan la
historia de la Iglesia. Sería maravilloso si todo el
material podría consolidarse en un libro
conmemorativo 50 aniversario. Si usted piensa
que le gustaría tener en este proyecto o si desea
más información por favor comuníquese con la
Oficina Parroquial.
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AUGUST 14, 2016
FOOD PANTRY NEWS • NOTICIAS DE LA DESPENSA DE ALIMENTOS
An Open Letter to the Parishioners of
St. Francis of Assisi
Una carta abierta a los feligreses de
San Francisco de Asís
THANK YOU VERY MUCH
MUCHISIMAS GRACIAS
Last Fiscal Year (July 2015 to June 2016) through the
monthly yellow envelopes marked for the St. Francis Food
Pantry, you donated $71,457 to the Food Pantry. Wow!
Durante el último año fiscal (julio 2015-junio 2016) a través de los
sobres mensuales marcados para la “Despensa de Alimentos” de
San Francisco, recibimos un total de $71,457. ¡Guauu!
We want to let you know what we do with those funds.
Nos gustaría informarles lo que hacemos con esos fondos.
We partner with Second Harvest Food Bank which
essentially means that for every dollar we spend for food
and drink we can purchase approximately $9.00 worth of
product. Last Fiscal Year we provided 124,338 pounds of
food to our clients. In addition, last Thanksgiving we
provided each family with a $15 gift card to Bravo
Supermarket, a $10 gift card for Christmas and a $10 gift
card for Easter.
Nos hemos asociado con “Second Harvest Food Bank”, esto
significa que por cada dólar que gastamos para comprar comida y
bebida podemos adquirir aproximadamente $9,00 por el valor del
producto. El pasado año fiscal proporcionamos 124,338 libras de
alimentos a nuestros clientes. Además, para el día Acción de
Gracias pasado le proporcionamos a cada familia una tarjeta de
regalo de $15 del Supermercado Bravo, para la Navidad una tarjeta
de regalo de $10, y para la Pascua una tarjeta de regalo de $10.
We are open for our clients (average 200+ each Open
Pantry) from 9am to Noon on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the
month where they walk through and select food that we
have to offer based on the number of individuals in the
family. We take food to 30+ homebound clients on the 2 nd
and 4th Fridays of the month. We rest on the 5th Friday of
the month (4 times a year).
We also ask you in November to provide food items for our
clients’ Thanksgiving Dinners. You have always come
through with staggering amounts of food.
Estamos abiertos para nuestros clientes (con un promedio de 200
personas cada día) de 9 de la mañana a 12:00 del mediodía, el 1er
y el 3er viernes del mes. Cada familia puede seleccionar los
alimentos que ofrecemos basado en el número de personas de la
misma. El 2º y 4º viernes de cada mes, llevamos alimentos a más
de 30 personas que no pueden salir de su casa. Descansamos el
quinto viernes del mes (4 veces al año).
También le pedimos en noviembre nos ayuden a proporcionar
alimentos para la cena de Acción de Gracias de nuestros clientes.
Siempre recibimos una gran cantidades de alimentos.
Estamos asociados con la tienda de zapatos “Payless” para
proporcionarles zapatos a los niños de nuestros clientes en los
grados K a 8. Nosotros pagamos una porción del costo y el cliente
paga el resto del costo de los zapatos.
We partner with Payless Shoes to provide shoes to our
client’s children in the K through 8 grades. We pay a portion
of the cost and the client pays a portion of the cost of the
No hay empleados en nuestra despensa de alimentos. Nuestras
shoes.
más de 40 personas, todos ¡son voluntarios!
There is no payroll for the Food Pantry. All of our 40+
En ocasiones, también proporcionamos ayuda con medicamentos
people volunteer their services.
de venta por receta, muebles, tiendas de campaña, sacos de
We do, on occasion, provide help with prescription
dormir, pases de autobús, ventiladores, y las tarjetas de gas a los
medicines, furnishings, tents, sleeping bags, bus passes,
clientes que las necesitan.
window fans, and gas cards to clients in need.
Nuestros gastos de oficina (papel, tinta, suministros, y una caja
Our office expenses (paper, ink, supplies, and a safe)
fuerte) fue de $1,439 el año pasado.
amounted to $1,439 last year.
También trabajamos con un ministerio de la prisión que ayuda a
We also work with a prison ministry that assists men
los hombres que salen de la cárcel a convertirse en ciudadanos
coming out of prison to become useful citizens again.
útiles de nuevo.
“Then the king will say to those on his right ‘Come you who "Entonces el Rey dirá a los de su derecha:" Vengan, benditos de mi
are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for Padre. Hereden el reino preparado para ustedes desde la
you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and fundación del mundo. Porque tuve hambre, y me dieron de comer,
tuve sed y me dieron de beber, fui forastero y me recibieron,
you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a
stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, estaba desnudo, y me vistieron, enfermo y me atendieron, en la
cárcel y me visitaron "(Mateo 25 : 34-36). Y, ustedes, queridos
ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited
me’” (Matthew 25:34-36). And, you, dear parishioner, with parroquianos, con toda humildad, pueden decir: "Sí, Señor, lo he
hecho".
all humility, can say: “Yes, Lord, I have done so”.
Una vez más, gracias por todo lo que hacen para la despensa de
Again, thank you for all you do for the Food Pantry. We
alimentos. No podríamos hacer lo que hacemos sin su ayuda.
could not do what we do without you. God bless you.
Que Dios los bendiga.
VIGESIMO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO
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CONFIRMATION • 2016• CONFIRMACIÓN
IMPORTANT CONFIRMATION DATES:
FECHAS IMPORTANTES PARA LA CONFIRMACION:
CATECHETICAL SESSIONS
Sunday, August 28th , 2:30pm—4pm
Sunday, September 11th, 2:30pm—4pm
SESIONES CATEQUETICAS
domingo, 28 de agosto, 2:30pm—4pm
domingo, 11 de septiembre, 2:30pm—4pm
RECONCILIATION SERVICE
Saturday, September 17th, 9:00am—10:30am
SERVICIO DE RECONCILIACION
sábado, 17 de septiembre, 9:00am—10:30am
RETREAT AT HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH
Saturday, September 24th, 9:00am—4:00pm
RETIRO EN LA IGLESIA CATOLICA ‘HOLY FAMILY’
sábado, 24 de septiembre, 9:00am—4:00pm
CONFIRMATION
Sunday, October 30th, 4:00pm
CONFIRMACION
domingo, 30 de octubre, 4:00pm
WITH ALL YOUR HEART • CON TODO NUESTRO CORAZÓN
HEART TO SHARE
“With All Your Heart” is designed to strengthen you
as a disciple of Jesus Christ by helping you cultivate
a “Heart to Share”. You have had opportunities to
show your care and concern for others with our
“Christmas in July” donations and ministry
opportunities like Ministry to the Sick and
mentoring at Fr. Ennis Village. Next weekend you
will learn about opportunities to share with our
parish English Literacy Ministry.
On Saturday August 27th and Sunday August 28th, you will be asked to make a
commitment or commitments to ways to demonstrate your own “Heart to
Share. Please prayerfully consider how you may share “with all your heart”.
CORAZON PARA COMPARTIR
“Con Todo Nuestro Corazón" es una herramienta diseñada para fortalecerte
como un discípulo de Jesucristo ayudándote a cultivar un "Corazón para
Compartir". Has tenido oportunidades para demostrar tu cuidado y
preocupación por los demás por medio de las donaciones para el programa
de "Navidad en julio" al igual que por el Ministerio a los enfermos o como
mentor a los miembros del “Fr. Ennis Village”. El próximo fin de semana te
informaremos de otras oportunidades para compartir con nuestro Ministerio
de Clases de Inglés.
Durante el fin de semana del 27 y 28 de agosto, te pediremos que hagas un
compromiso de forma que puedas demostrar tu "Corazón para Compartir”.
Por favor, considera cómo puedes compartir "de todo corazón".
THE FLORIDA CATHOLIC
The August 20-21 second collection is held on behalf of the Florida Catholic
ministry. The ministry depends on the generosity of those who want to
support Catholic communications and evangelization. Your support of the
Florida Catholic is greatly appreciated. Watch for the opportunity to
subscribe or renew in the fall.
PARISH EVENTS
Monday, August 15
6:30 pm Journey of Faith (FF04)
7:00 pm Women’s Ignatian Adventure (FF02)
7:00 pm Movimiento Juan XXIII (PC)
Tuesday, August 16
10:00 am Women’s Ignatian Adventure (FF02)
1:30 pm Rosary/Eng. (CHP)
7:00 pm Cenáculo Mariano (CHP)
Wednesday, August 17
9:00 am Bible Study with Fr. Paul (FF04)
7:00 pm Sunday Choir Rehearsal (CHU)
Thursday, August 18
5:30 pm K of C Meeting (FF05)
6:00 pm K of C (PC)
6:30 pm Citizenship Classes (FF02)
7:00 pm Centering Prayer (FF04)
Friday, August 19
9:00 am Food Pantry
7:00 pm San Lorenzo (FF02)
7:00 pm Grupo de Oración (CHP)
7:00 pm Misa Carismática (CHU)
Saturday, August 20
8:00 am Retiro TOV (CLAR01
9:00 am Journey of Faith (FF05)
1:00 pm CCW Ice Cream Social (PC)
3:45 pm Saturday Choir Rehearsal (CHU)
Sunday, August 21
9:00 am Coro Ángeles (CLAR02)
10:30 am Formación de Adultos (FF05)
11:00 am Catechumen Session (FF01,02,04)
6:00 pm Jóvenes de Paz (CLARFR)
(CHU) = Church
(FF) = Faith Formation
(CR) = Choir Room
(CLAR) = St. Clare Hall
(CHUF) = Church Front
(CHP) = Chapel
(OF) = Office
(PC) = Parish Center
(NUR) = Nursery
(CHUPL) = Church Pkng. Lot
(CLARFR) = St. Clare Fellowship Room
AUGUST 14, 2016
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PARISH INFORMATION • INFORMACIÓN DE LA PARROQUIA
SACRAMENTS
Baptism
The traditional baptism process
includes registration,
certification of godparents and a
class. Baptism is available to
persons of all ages. To prepare
for baptism, please contact
Christine Stillings at extension
308 or
facebook.com/StFrancisApopka [email protected].
READINGS AND MASS
INTENTIONS
Monday, August 15
Reconciliation
Saturdays from 3:45pm to
4:45pm or by appointment.
Rv 11:19a, 12:1-6a, 10ab;
Ps 45:10, 11, 12, 16; 1 Cor 15:2027; Lk 1:39-56
First Communion and
Confirmation
Please contact the Office of
Faith Formation for information.
Tuesday, August 16
Matrimony
Marriage arrangements should
be made through the parish
office at least one year prior to
the desired date. Catholics
must be registered with St.
Francis of Assisi Parish and
practice their faith. Please do
not set a date or make plans
until after the initial interview
with the priest.
8:00am Brian Steigerwald
Ez 28:1-10; Dt 32:26-27ab,
27cd-28, 30, 35cd-36ab;
Mt 19:23-30
8:00am Barbara Baranska
Wednesday, August 17
Ez 34:1-11; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6;
Mt 20:1-16
8:00am Cesar Gallegos
Thursday, August 18
Ez 36:23-28; Ps 51:12-13, 14-15,
18-19; Mt 22:1-14
8:00am Joan Einloth
Friday, August 19
Ez 37:1-14; Ps 107:2-3, 4-5, 6-7,
8-9; Mt 22:34-40
8:00am Gearld Green
Saturday, August 20
Ez 43:1-7a; Ps 85:9ab, and 10,
11-12, 13-14; Mt 23:1-12
5:00pm Celeste Gaito
7:00pm Nelson Maldonado
Sunday, August 21
Twenty-First Sunday in
Ordinary Time
Is 66:18-21; Ps 117:1, 2;
Heb 12:5-7, 11-13; Lk 13:22-30
7:30am Paul Boland
9:00am Juan Gonzalez
10:30am Michael Scott
12:30pm Carmen Gutchewsky
Anointing
First Wednesday of the month
following the 8:00am Mass,
otherwise, contact the Parish
Office.
Becoming Catholic?
To inquire about becoming
Catholic or learning about the
Catholic faith, please contact
the Office of Adult Faith
Formation. Extension 308.
ADORATION OF
THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Monday through Friday, 8:30am
to 4:30pm in the Chapel.
Exposition is on the first Friday
of every month from 8:30am
until 7:00pm.
ST. FRANCIS
PRAYER CHAIN
To add a name or intention to
the Prayer Chain, call
Karen Richards at
407-463-3498 or email at
[email protected].
PARISH MINISTRIES
& ORGANIZATIONS
Altar Servers
Melinda St.Germain 407-579-8880
Yanira Tobar (Sp) ..... 407-886-4602
Art & Environment
Parish Office ............. 407-886-4602
Ministry of Consolation
Jonathan Branton ...... 407-886-4602
Centering Prayer Group
Elmer Seifert ............. 407-538-4369
Council of Catholic Women
Diane Rieves ............. 352-243-3239
Extraordinary Ministry of Holy
Communion
David Higley .............. 407-889-3375
Parish Office (Sp) ....... 407-886-4602
Food Pantry
David Higley .............. 407-889-3375
[email protected]
Gift Store
[email protected]
Hospitality / Ushers
Parish Office ............. 407-886-4602
Oficina Parroquial ...... 407-886-4602
PARISH STAFF
Ph: 407-886-4602
Business Manager
Margaret Hettler
[email protected]
Ext. 303
Parish Secretary
Natalie Sepulveda
[email protected]
Ext. 301
Communications Coordinator
Caroline McCauley
[email protected]
Ext. 302
Adult Faith Formation
Coordinator
Christine Stillings
[email protected]
Ext. 308
Children’s Faith Formation
Coordinator
Rosa Jiménez
[email protected]
Ext. 309
Youth Ministry Coordinator
Sarah Giammarinaro
Knights of Columbus
David Higley .............. 407-889-3375
[email protected]
Lectors
Parish Office ............. 407-886-4602
Gina Moraga (Sp.) ..... 407-886-4602
Director of Music & Liturgy
Jonathan Branton
[email protected]
Ext. 305
Ministry to the Sick
Dcn. Jim Shelley ....... 407-222-8142
Pastoral Council
Laura Sterling ............ 407-886-4602
[email protected]
Prayer Shawl
Karen Richards ......... 407-463-3498
Rosary Makers
Sandy Bove ................ 407-463-9437
Sacristan
Parish Office ............. 407-886-4602
Parish Office(Sp) ........ 407-886-4602
Secular Franciscan Order (SFO)
Ruth Huddle .............. 407-461-2745
Wedding Coordinators
Parish Office .............. 407-886-4602
Edna Miró (Sp) .......... 407-921-3721
Ext. 317
Maintenance
Carmen Arzola
[email protected]
Zoro Rodriguez
[email protected]
Nursery
Jan Parry
407-886-0208
FINANCIAL BLESSINGS
Thank you for your generosity!
Offertory
In-pew:
$14,341.40
Online:
$1,406.00
Food Pantry
In-pew:
$4,219.50
Online:
$110.00
Building Fund
In pew:
$208.00
Online:
$50.00
TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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IN OUR DIOCESE
MARRIED COUPLES!
MINISTRY FORMATION CONFERENCE: SEPT. 17
Would you like a special weekend where you will find a
peaceful and God-Centered atmosphere for you and your
spouse? The next Diocese of Orlando WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE
ENCOUNTER will be Friday, August 19th at 7:30pm—Sunday,
August 21st at 4:00pm. For more information or to register,
call Bob/Sheila Baker at 407-647-4289 or WWME.ORG.
The 2016 Theme is “Disciples of Mercy”.
Bishop Moore High School—3901 Edgwater Dr., Orlando
Saturday, September 17th, 2016 from 7:30am—3:30pm
ELECTION GUIDE & CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE
As Catholics, we are called to carry the values of the Gospel
and the teachings of our Church. As citizens of the U. S., we
have a duty to participate in the framing and the debate of
public issues and the selection of those who occupy positions
of civic leadership. These dual responsibilities to faith and
citizenship are at the heart of what is means to be Catholic.
To view the guide and Candidate questionnaire visit:
www.flaccb.org/2016-election-candidates.
The theme for this year’s annual gathering of ministry leaders,
catechists, and Catholic faithful will be “Disciples of Mercy”
and will feature keynote presenter, Dr. Hosffman Ospino,
Ph.D., an expert on religious education and ministry,
particularly in intercultural settings.
This conference is ideal for anyone serving in parish and
school ministry, such as catechists, educators, youth ministers,
social justice advocates, pastoral care volunteers, staff
members, pastoral and finance council leaders, and all
Catholic faithful who are seeking to grow in faith and God’s
merciful love. For more information, visit:
www.orlandodiocese.org/disciplesofmercy/.