Sunday, July 23,

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1 Sunday, July 23, Pastor: Fr. David Scotchie Parochial Vicar: Fr. George Nursey

2 Pastor's Letter Dear brothers and sisters in Christ The Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans is the single most influential document in Christian history. During the Reformation, Romans became a battleground between Protestant and Catholic understandings of the faith. The relationships between Christianity and Judaism and the secular world are defined by the Letter to the Romans. The Church gives Romans its due. It is the second reading in Sunday Mass for four months. From June through September every three years, we listen to the Letter to the Romans. Last Sunday, Saint Paul told us that all creation is groaning in labor pains. Beginning with Adam and Eve, creation has suffered from human sin (Romans 8:18-23). We ourselves groan. Our desires for justice, peace, and human dignity remain unfulfilled. We long to be set free from our shame. Saint Paul in the letter to the Romans says that we do not groan alone. The Spirit himself intercedes with inexpressible groanings (Romans 8:26). We do not know how to pray as we ought. So the Holy Spirit prays for us. An example of the Spirit interceding is in the Acts of the Apostles. Barnabas and Paul had completed their relief mission to Jerusalem. Gathered with other leaders in Antioch on the coast of Syria, they were praying. They were not praying for anything in specific. They were simply worshipping the Lord and fasting. That s when the Holy Spirit spoke. Normally the Spirit spoke indirectly. In the creed, we say that the Holy Spirit has spoken through the prophets. In the only instance in Scripture that I am aware of, the Holy Spirit spoke directly. He did not speak through anybody else. He had something important to say. Set aside for me Paul and Barnabas for the work to which I have called them (Acts 13:2). The Holy Spirit was not announcing the end of the world. No specific plan was set forth. The Spirit simply set aside Paul and Barnabas for the work to which he had called them. Paul and Barnabas changed their course. Instead of staying in Antioch, they took a boat to the island of Cyprus and then to Asia Minor. In a journey which lasted several years, they established new churches. Paul made a second and a third missionary Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time journey that went to Greece. Preaching the gospel to new lands, he established many churches. Having completed his task in the Eastern Empire, Paul wrote the letter to the Romans in anticipation of further missionary work in distant Spain. Paul s missionary journeys changed the early Church. The Church changed from Jewish faith to a worldwide religion. The change began with the Holy Spirit guiding the church. The Spirit did not lay out everything that would happen. He simply said that he had some work for Paul and Barnabas to do. The rest is salvation history. You have received the Holy Spirit. You have had hands laid on you in Baptism and Confirmation. The same Spirit that guided Paul and Barnabas and changed the course of the Church dwells within you. Through fasting and worshipping like Paul and Barnabas, you can prepare to hear the Spirit. Through the Scriptures and the Church, the Spirit speaks to you. Where he leads you, you can be sure it will be an adventure. This week, before you pray Romans chapter 8, ask the Holy Spirit to intercede for you. In Christ, Father David

3 Sunday, July 23, 2017 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated each year on August 15th, commemorates the time Mary s body and soul were assumed in heaven and her passing into eternal life. Let us gather together for Mass to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary. Holy Day of Obligation: Vigil Mass: Monday, August 14th 7PM Mass Schedule: Tuesday August 15th 9:15AM and 7PM (Spanish) Offertory Families We invite you and your family to sign up to bring up the offertory gifts at Mass. Please contact the parish office at to sign up. Sacred Silence Please utilize the Narthex for talking and reserve the church for reflection and prayer in preparation for Mass. Thank you for your understanding and cooperating. God Bless! Vocation Blessing Cup In gratitude to the following parishioners for hosting our Parish Vocation Blessing Cup for the week: July 23 - The Cerutti Family July 30 - The Maiorano Family LITURGY and WORSHIP Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil at 5pm Sunday at 8am, 10am, 12noon (Spanish), & 5:30pm Monday thru Friday at 9:15am Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:30pm - 4:30pm Parish Office 113 Lockwood Boulevard Oviedo, FL Phone: Fax: Parish Office Summer Hours Monday: 9am-5m Tuesday-Thursday: 9am-5pm Friday: 9am-3pm Interested in becoming Catholic? For more information about becoming Catholic, please contact Donna Scimeca , or by at dscimeca@oviedocatholic.org To view our Parish Calendar please visit: oviedocatholic.org/calendar Stay Connected! 2

4 Discipleship & Faith formation Mass Intentions Mass intentions may be requested for those living or deceased. To schedule intentions for a particular Mass, please call or visit the Parish Office. Monday, July 24 9:15 am Violet Garbarino (int of) Tuesday, July 25 9:15 am James Riley, Sr + Wednesday, July 26 9:15 am Denis Bouffard + Thursday, July 27 9:15 am Jaclyn Elizabeth Cox + Friday, July 28 9:15 am Jeff & Lori Hately (int of) Weekend of July 29 & 30 5pm Concepcion Salzano + 8am Bill Liscinsky + 10am Michelle Browne + 12pm People of the Parish 5:30pm Raymond Fallar, Jr. + Vocation Blessing Cup If you are interested in hosting the Vocation Blessing Cup in your home for a week, please contact Bob Thelen at Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Catechists still needed for year! If you have felt God s call to witness to others about our Catholic faith, we would love to have you join us. We are in need of catechists, co-catechists, classroom assistants, and substitutes for year. Any adult or high school youth is welcome to begin the process to help. There is a role for everyone and training will be provided. If interested in any way, contact: John Molloy, Director of Discipleship jmolloy@oviedocatholic.org or Children s Faith Formation Sessions The joy of the Lord is our strength! - Nehemiah 8:10 Registrations open for : Registration for the Faith Formation year is now open. You may visit the parish office during its normal hours to register. New registrations will need to provide a copy of each child s baptism record in order to register. Space is limited, so don t wait! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact: John Molloy, Director of Discipleship at jmolloy@oviedocatholic.org Hearts on Fire Ministry for Young Adults Unplugged Thursday, August 3 at 7:00pm in St. Faustina Join us as we discuss Catholics and the Social Media Culture with our Communications Director Janet Martinez! Tye Dye Rosary - Yes, It's for Real! Thursday, August 17 at 7:00pm in St. Faustina If you have any questions feel free to message our facebook page at facebook.com/mpbyoungadults or us at mpbheartsonfire@gmail.com Join the Children s Liturgy of the Word Team! Children s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) is offered at the 10AM Mass during most of the school year and is an opportunity for young children ages 4-7 to learn to engage and participate in Mass. Adults and youth (6th grade and up) are welcome and encouraged to join the CLOW team, which rotates throughout the year to lead this prayerful encounter with God s Word. If you are interested in helping, please contact John Molloy, Director of Discipleship: jmolloy@oviedocatholic.org or

5 Sunday, July 23, 2017 evangelization Free Adult Faith Formation FORMED is a faith formation tool for parishes that connects Catholics to the best teaching, video, audio, and ebooks to deepen their relationship with Christ and His Church. Accessible on most smartphones, tablets, and computers. Presentations from numerous top Catholic scholars such as Edward Sri, Tim Gray, Scott Hahn, Fr. Robert Baron, and Fr. Michael Gaitley. Access the truth, beauty, and goodness of the Catholic faith any time, any place on demand! For more information and to register please visit our the parish website at or download the FORMED app available from your app store on your Iphone. - it s free! Natural Family Planning DID YOU KNOW In 2005, The World Health Organization (WHO) classified oral contraceptives as Group I Carcinogens (Group I being the most dangerous)? When practiced correctly, NFP has an unintended pregnancy rate of less than 0.2%? Couples who practice NFP have a less than 3% divorce rate? Natural Family Planning (NFP) is fertility awareness. These scientific, natural and moral methods of family planning that can help married couples either achieve or postpone pregnancies. These methods also have the advantage over artificial birth control of avoiding side effects and health risks. NFP methods are based on the observation of the naturally occurring signs and symptoms of the fertile and infertile phases of a woman's menstrual cycle. No chemicals, drugs, devices, or surgical procedures are used to avoid pregnancy. It is 100% natural and ecological. NFP is good for the body and great for the soul! Since the methods of NFP respect the lovegiving (unitive) and life-giving (procreative) nature of the conjugal act, they support God's design for married love. Natural Family Planning Awareness Week is July 23rd 29th, These dates highlight the anniversary of the papal encyclical Humanae Vitae (July 25) which articulates Catholic beliefs about human sexuality, conjugal love and responsible parenthood. The dates also mark the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne (July 26), the parents of the Blessed Mother. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Frances Stadler, fstadler@oviedocatholic.org. Come and See RCIA Have you been coming to Mass but are not Catholic? Are you searching for answers to your faith questions; do you long for a deeper, closer relationship with God? If so, we invite you to look deeper into the Catholic faith. Inquiry sessions for the Christian Initiation process (RCIA) are ongoing. These gatherings are available to anyone who has not been baptized, as well as those baptized in another faith background, or baptized Catholics who have not received the sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation. We invite you to learn what Catholics believe in an open, informal and welcoming environment. Come and See CONTACT: Donna Scimeca x121 or dscimeca@oviedocatholic.org. Spiritual Adoption Right now, there is a pregnant woman struggling with the decision of her pregnancy. Please pray from March 25th to December 25th to save a baby s life! Development of our Spiritually Adopted Baby at 4 Months (17 Weeks) I am about 3 inches long, weigh almost 6 ounces, and I can swim, kick and do somersaults! My finger and toenails are growing, eyebrows and hair have sprouted, and my heart is pumping at a rate of as much as 6 gallons a day. Mom might hear tiny thumps of my heartbeat with an external monitor. You did form my inward parts; you did knit me together in my mother's womb." -Ps 139[138]

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7 Sunday, July 23, 2017 Upcoming Events: July 22 and 23 - Last weekend for the collection of School Supplies to benefits the KIDS of HOPE. Thank you for your generosity! August 13 - BIG RED BUS will be on campus from 9AM to 2PM for blood donations. To pre-register please visit our website. August 20, 21 and 22 - Parish Mission! All are Welcomed! August 26 - Savannah Court s Saturday Mass at 9:00AM. Volunteers are welcomed to assist with residents. HOPE Needs Your Help! Back to school bash is scheduled for Saturday, August 5th at First Methodist Church right here in Oviedo. Please follow instructions below if you would like to volunteer for this event: We are using SignUp.com to organize our upcoming SignUps for Back to School Bash. Here's how it works in 3 easy steps: Go to our SignUp page on SignUp.com: signup.com/go/sqnifrv Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like. Sign up! It's Easy Volunteers must be 14 years old or older to volunteer on Saturday, August 5th. If you have younger children, there are sorting and separating school supplies opportunities during the week prior to the event. Children under 14 must be with a parent or guardian during sorting and separating school supplies. Become Part of the Care and Outreach Team! Do you have a desire to serve? Our Care and Outreach Ministries have plenty of opportunities to fill your needs. We are involved with many worthwhile organizations within our community. From addressing homelessness, to feeding the hungry or just sharing compassion with members of our faith. There is something for everyone and with the flexibility to fit into your schedule. If you would like more information or are just curious about the efforts of our parish please reach out. Contact Robert Strembicki at rstrembicki@oviedocatholic.org or ext 104. Blood Drive on Sunday, August 13! Please join us on Sunday, August 13th to help give the gift of life. The Blood Mobile will be parked in front of the Parish Office assisting volunteers from 9AM - 2PM. All donors will receive a wellness checkup including blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening. There is no substitute for human blood. Please donate! Help us better serve you! Make an appointment online at oneblooddonor.org and use sponsor code #9975 care and outreach Upcoming Mass Readings from Sacred Scripture Monday, July 24 St. Sharbel Makhluf, Priest Ex 14:5-18/Mt 12:38-42 Tuesday, July 25 St. James, Apostle 2 Cor 4:7-15/Mt 20:20-28 Wednesday, July 26 Sts. Joachim & Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ex 16:1-5, 9-15/Mt 13:1-9 Thursday, July 27 Ex 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20b/ Mt 13:10-17 Friday, July 28 Ex 20:1-17/Mt 13:18-23 Saturday, July 29 St. Martha Ex 24: 3-8/Mt 13:24-30 Sunday, July 30 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12; Rom 8:28-30/ Mt 13:44-52 To view the upcoming Mass readings, visit Are you travelling? Don't Miss Mass! Go to for the closest Catholic Church near you. When admitted to a local hospital or rehabilitation facility, and you would like to be visited by a priest or Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the Sick and Homebound, please identify yourself as a Catholic for their records. God bless! 6

8 community We are Here to Serve Rev. David Scotchie Pastor Fr. George Nursey Parochial Vicar Deacon Alan Espinoza Pastoral Ministry Deacon Dave Camous Director of Operations Marie Siciliano Liturgy Coordinator Mark Sibons Liturgy & Music Director John Molloy Director of Discipleship Joanna Puccio Ball Youth Minister Donna Scimeca Evangelization & Adult Formation Frances Stadler Marriage Preparation & Family Life Robert Strembicki Care & Outreach Coordinator Janette Martinez Stewardship Director / Communications jmartinez@oviedocatholic.org Ana Nazarian Accountant anazarian@oviedocatholic.org Lillian Izaguirre Administrative Assistant lizaguirre@oviedocatholic.org Martha Donovan Bulletin Editor mdonovan@oviedocatholic.org Nathalie Bose-Silver Kitchen Supervisor nbosesilver@oviedocatholic.org St. Ann Mothers Fellowship Join us for our weekly playdates for children 0-4 years old. Our Ministry helps cultivate a support system of mothers within our parish and greater community by participating in social and spiritual activities. We bring mothers together to nourish the love we each have for our families while learning about ourselves as Christian women. For more information please contact Mariel McClendon at ucfmsa@yahoo.com. MPB Choir in Ireland Fr. David & the Most Precious Blood choir are Reaching Wide & spreading the Good News in Ireland! Here are pictures from St. Patrick's Cathedral & St. John the Baptist church in Cashel, Ireland. Please keep them in your prayers for a save journey home. Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time The August 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.

9 Sunday, July 23, 2017 Community Calendar 24 July Monday 11:00am -Rosary Prayer (Spn) 25 Tuesday Blessed Tuesday! 26 Wednesday 10:00am- St. Ann Mothers- Off site Rummage Sale Please join us for Sts. Peter & Paul Annual Rummage Sale, Friday, July 28th and Saturday, July 29th, from 8am-2pm., sponsored by the Council of Catholic Women. It wil be in the Parish Family Center located at 5300 Old Howell Branch Road, Winter Park, FL. Come find some unexpected treasures! St. Vincent de Paul Learn more about the Society on the new TV show, "Our Faith in Action: Today's Society of St. Vincent de Paul" airing on EWTN. Three NEW Episodes are coming up at 6:30PM on July 26, 27 and 28. See Vincentians as they go on Home Visits, help people in need and inspire their neighbors, too! Thursday Blessed Thursday! Friday 7:00pm - NA Meeting in St. Catherine 29 Saturday 3:30pm - Reconciliation near Chapel 30 Sunday 10:00am - Guardian Angels Nursery in St. Francis Summer Hours For the remainder of the summer the Parish Office will close at 5pm on Mondays instead of 7pm. We will resume our normal schedule once school goes back on session in mid-august. Thank you. Download Our Parish App Today It's FREE! Simply text APP to or visit oviedocatholic.org/app Available on Apple and android Devices 8