July 17, 2016 - St. James Catholic Cathedral

July 17, 2016 - St. James Catholic Cathedral

St. James Cathedral
215 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando FL 3280
www.stjamesorlando.org Phone: 407-422-2005—Fax: 407-422-2009
July 17, 2016
Bishop of Orlando
Most Reverend John Noonan
Rector:
Reverend John McCormick
Parochial Vicars:
Rev. Serge Pardo
Rev. Martin Nguyen
Deacons:
David Gray , Carlos Sola &
Patrick McAvoy
School Principal:
Dawn Helwig
SHOULD WE ALL WANT TO BE BEGGARS?
While celebrating Mass, and even in the most sacred moments of the Consecration, I have
seen fit to swat a fly with the purificator lest he land inside the chalice. Open air markets in Latin
America or Africa is where vendors struggle to keep the flies from swarming their fresh fruit
display. Flies, surely with a purpose in Creation, are a nuisance. Because of our downtown
location and because we are open seven days a week, keeping the bathrooms decent for use can
be a challenge and a nuisance. Not every beggar wants to visit Daily Bread and the two meals
offered each day. They are cash-only patrons. They can make a nuisance of themselves.
Europe, almost daily, faces a sea of terrified, hungry and desperate people and seems helpless to
muster a response. From the borders to the camps, from the people smugglers to the navies that
patrol the seas, desperate souls can quickly become a nuisance. Nuisance can blend into the
downtown landscape or the high seas, almost as to be rendered invisible by their daily presence.
I have noticed myself that nuisance becomes annoying very quickly. When I get annoyed, I love
quick, permanent and off my desk solutions. And then
came Pope Francis and his chat with the pilgrims this
past Wednesday, June 15. “How often do we feel
annoyed when we see people on the street- people in
need, sick, hungry? How often, when we find
ourselves facing the many refugees, do we feel
annoyed? That is why the Word of God admonishes
us, reminding us that indifference and hostility render
us blind and deaf.” Now, in the Year of Mercy,
suddenly some of the nuisances that have become
annoying are off limits. The Holy Father made a direct
reference to the blind beggar on the side of the road as
described in Luke 18: 38-43. The registered
parishioners, accompanied by their rector, try to silence
the nuisance by placing him out of sight but Jesus
makes him the center of attention, restores his sight
and offers him Salvation. And the Holy Father asks,
SHOULD WE ALL BE BEGGARS?
God Bless,
Fr. John
Part of the City of Philadelphia
Mural Arts Program
CELEBRATING SAINT JAMES THE GREATER
The Feast of James the Apostle, known as St. James “the greater,” is celebrated on July 25, in
accordance with the Church’s Sanctoral Calendar. However, because St. James is the patron
saint of our Cathedral, the feast is elevated to the status of a solemnity for our Cathedral.
Because it is such a special day in the life of the Parish, Fr. John has the authority as Rector to
transfer it to the nearest Sunday so that as many parishioners as possible can participate in this
feast day. Therefore, the Solemnity of St. James, Apostle will be celebrated at all weekend
Masses at St. James Cathedral on July 23 & 24. Please note, however, that the readings for the
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time will be maintained.
W
KNO Y
C
MER
Father Andy O’Reilly will be coming to
St. James Cathedral for a three night limited
mission engagement.
SEPTEMBER 12-14, 2016
Dinner and prayer.
Volunteers will be needed for many parts of this
mission. If you would like to help, email
[email protected].
The Cathedral of St. James is
actively seeking a full time
maintenance worker.
Responsibilities include general
and preventative maintenance on
buildings. Job requires heavy lifting and ability to
withstand heights. The successful candidate will
possess a high school diploma or equivalent and at
least one year of related experience. Background
check is required. An application can be found
online at stjamesoralndo.org. Please send completed
application to: [email protected].
Please remember in your prayers
our parishioners who are ill,
Julia Bonnewitz, Tom Conners,
Olga Barnes
Your Journey Into Faith
Are you feeling called to Christ?
Are you interested in becoming
Catholic? Are you in need of a
sacrament? Next class session
begins on Tuesday, July 26.
For more information, call Steve at 407-422-2005
ext. 123 or e-mail [email protected].
PARISH BREAKFAST
Next Sunday, July 24, our
Knights of Columbus will be
serving a tasty family breakfast
following all morning Masses.
Make plans to share in the
timeless ministry of "hearty
breakfast" with fellow
parishioners while enjoying a
breakfast of scrambled eggs,
sausage, pancakes, bacon, juice and coffee all for
just $5.00. Please bring a donation for JMJ Life
Center. They are in need of diapers, wipes and
Good Start baby formula.
All children not attending Catholic schools
should be registered in Religious Education
classes. Please contact Renee at 407-4222005. Classes resume in early September.
Saints On A Road
Wednesday July 27 Game Night at 6:15
PM in the Parish Council Room. Come
hang out with your friends or bring a friend!
Dinner will be served.
August 6 & 7 Peer Ministry Retreat for high school
students. Taking a leadership role in your faith. RSVP
to [email protected] before July 28.
August 7 & 14 SOAR Youth Ministry Registration
following the 9 and 10:30 AM Masses. Forms may be
found on the website. Cost is $25. If you have any
questions, email [email protected].
Saturday September 10 ROCK THE UNIVERSE!
Tickets cost $90 and includes admission and a fast
pass. Annual passes are blacked out. RSVP by August
26 to [email protected]. Follow us on
Instagram at sjcsoar.
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MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, July 18
Joshua Ramsey
Mary Donley †
Tuesday, July 19
Middle East & Holy Land Martyrs and
Religious †
Manuel Angel Rivera †
Wednesday, July 20
Scott Gorzka
Deceased McCormick Family †
Thursday, July 21
Evelyn & John McCrea †
Alice Meissner †
Friday, July 22
James Henry
Abeba Teklemariam †
Saturday, July 23
Jesus Abel Olivar †
Lesnikoski Family
Sunday, July 24
Frank Sevick †
Armand “Moe” Desruisseaux †
Emogene Carnahan †
Ildemaro Molina †
Sharon Louise Whitcomb †
Stewardship
A Way Of Life For A Grateful Disciple
“…I am a minister in accordance with God’s stewardship given
to me to bring to completion for you the word of God.”
Colossians 1:25
Believe it or not, we are all called to evangelize – to
continuously grow in our knowledge and relationship
with Jesus and to share it with others. We may not be
called to evangelize like St. Paul, but we should look
for opportunities to share our faith with those closest
to us, like our family and friends.
Stewardship July 9 & 10 $28,365.47
For your convenience, electronic funds transfer and credit
card giving is available at stjamesorlando.org.
Thank you for placing God first!
A meeting of local Catholic
men who are Irish-born or of
Irish ancestry and are
interested in forming a local
division of The Ancient
Order of Hibernians will be
held Saturday, July 30 at
The Harp & Celt Pub, 25
South Magnolia Avenue at
2 PM. The AOH can trace its roots 400 years back
to Ireland. New members are particularly welcome
but we also seek former lapsed members and current
members who belong to AOH divisions elsewhere.
For more information, please contact Patrick at
[email protected] or 352-391-5291.
MASS SCHEDULE
Vigil (Saturday) 4 PM, Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:15 PM (Spanish),
5 PM, 6:30 PM (Kreyole)
Weekdays: 7 AM, 12:10 PM Saturdays: 8 AM
Confessions: Monday-Friday: 11:30 AM Saturdays: 3 PM, Spanish: Sunday, 11:45 AM
Adoration and Exposition: Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM-noon Pro-life Holy Hour Wednesday 6 PM
A Ministry Minute
We have a variety of ministries at the Cathedral, and
each and every one is in need of volunteers. We
plan to highlight at least one ministry a month here
in the bulletin, and hope that this will be a calling to
YOU to volunteer and get involved in Parish life.
Marriage FOCCUS Ministry
FOCCUS couples here at St.
James Cathedral prepare 80-100
couples each year for the
Sacrament of Marriage. Part of
that marriage preparation is
taking The FOCCUS Inventory,
which is an instrument to
prompt discussion on topics
that are important to marital
success. Once an engaged couple takes the
Inventory, they are assigned to meet with one of
our volunteer married couples for discussions
that celebrate their relationship strengths and
present opportunities to talk to each other about
topics that might need further attention. The
FOCCUS Inventory is designed to help engaged
couples appreciate their unique relationship, learn
more about themselves and discuss topics
important to their lifelong marriage. Not
surprisingly, the married FOCCUS facilitating
couples find that their marriages are enriched by
the discussions as well. The opportunities to
meet each other continue to develop our Parish
community and the relationships developed are
beneficial and rewarding to both sets of couples!
For more information, email
[email protected].
STRENGTHEN YOUR MARRIAGE
Married Couples, would you like a
special weekend at San Pedro where
you will find a peaceful and GodCentered atmosphere for you and
your spouse? The next Worldwide
Marriage Encounter weekend will be
August 19-21. For further
information and to register, call Bob & Sheila at
407-647-4289 or wwme.org. You will be glad you did!
Don’t take a vacaon from vocaon!
Find a Mass wherever you go.
¿Deberíamos todos querer ser mendigos?
Mientras celebro Misa, y hasta en los más sagrados momentos de la Consagración he tenido
que matar una mosca con el purificador, no sea que termine dentro del cáliz. Los mercados
abiertos en Latino América o África es donde los vendedores luchan para mantener a las
moscas lejos de su fruta fresca. Las moscas seguramente tienen su propósito en la Creación,
pero son una molestia. Debido a nuestra localización y porque estamos abiertos siete días a la
semana, mantener los baños decentes para el uso puede ser un reto y una molestia. No todos
los mendigos quieren visitar el Pan de Cada Día y las dos comidas que se ofrecen cada día. Son
clientes de efectivo solamente. Pueden hacerse una molestia ellos mismos. Europa, casi a
diario, se enfrenta a un mar de personas aterradas, hambrientas y desesperadas y parecen
incapaces de llegar a una respuesta. Desde las fronteras hasta los campos, desde los traficantes
de personas hasta los que patrullan los mares, almas desesperadas pueden convertirse
rápidamente en una molestia. La molestia puede mezclarse en el paisaje urbano o en los mares,
su presencia diaria casi puede ser invisible. He notado que la molestia se convierte en un
fastidio rápidamente. Cuando me fastidio, me encantan las soluciones rápidas y permanentes
en mi escritorio. Y luego llega el Papa Francisco con su charla a los peregrinos el 15 de junio.
“¿Cuán a menudo te molesta cuando ves a personas en las calles –personas en necesidad,
enfermas, hambrientas? ¿Cuán a menudo nos molestamos cuando nos enfrentamos a los
tantos refugiados? Es por esto que la Palabra de Dios nos advierte,
recordándonos que la indiferencia y la hostilidad nos ciegan y nos dejan
sordos”. Ahora, en el Año de la Misericordia, de repente algunas de las
molestias que nos fastidian están fuera de los límites. El Santo Padre
hace una clara referencia al mendigo ciego al lado del camino como se
describe en Lucas 18:38-43. Los parroquianos registrados, acompañados
de su rector, tratan de silenciar la molestia al colocarlo fuera de la vista
pero Jesús lo hace el centro de la atención, le recobra la vista y le ofrece
la Salvación. Y el Santo Padre pregunta, ¿debemos ser todos mendigos?
Dios los bendiga,
Padre John
Most Precious Blood Catholic Church
Invita a una
Misa al Divino Niño
Miércoles, 20 de Julio
Horario: 7 PM
113 Lockwood Blvd, Oviedo
407-365-3231
Donación: Necesitamos su donaciones por lo que le estamos solicitando que traiga un
mercado (alimentos no perecederos: comida enlatada, granos, pastas, etc.) los cuáles serán donados
a los más necesitados. Para más información, Marina 407-314-0261.
Corresponsabilidad una forma de vida para un
discípulo agradecido
Colecta: 10 de julio……$2,292.58
¡Gracias por colocar a Dios primero!