Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 26, 2015

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1 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 26, Pastor: Fr. David Scotchie dscotchie@oviedocatholic.org Parochial Vicar: Fr. Dominic Buckley dbuckley@oviedocatholic.org Sacrament of Reconciliation: Thursday at 6pm-7pm Saturday at 3:30pm-4:30pm

2 Dear Friends in Christ, Five barley loaves and two fish, that s all the boy had to offer. Five barley loaves and two fish. Barley loaves were food for peasants. Rough and bland, barley loaves were small, maybe as big as a fist. Five barley loaves and two fish, enough for one person to have two meals. Or two people to share one meal. That was all the boy had to give to Jesus. Five thousand men, not counting women and children, Jesus wanted to feed. The people did not ask him for a free lunch. Jesus simply wanted to feed all five thousand who had gathered to hear him. Oviedo High School has about 2,500 students. Hagerty High School enrolls about the same number of students. Imagine all of the students from both high schools crammed into one cafeteria, hungry as growing locusts, and the only food in cafeteria line was five barley loaves and two fish. What good were these few loaves and fishes for so many? Philip the disciple did the math. Two hundred days wages worth of food would not be enough for each of them to have a little. He looked at the books, looked at the crowd, and said, Sorry, it can t be done. There s never enough. There s not enough time, not enough money. Good-paying jobs are hard to find, roads can t handle the traffic, and an appointment with the right doctor takes months. Anyone can see that resources are limited. There s never enough. One of Jesus disciples might have looked at the 5,000 plus crowd, I hope they brought their lunches. Others might have 1 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time thought, I hope they don t expect us to share our lunch. Jesus did not blink an eye at the crowd. Jesus took responsibility for them. He said, Lunch is on me. Jesus took the five barley loaves. He gave thanks to God the Father. He gave the bread and fish to the crowd. And everyone had their fill. There were even leftovers! Several years ago, a visiting missionary priest, Father Luc Jolicouer from Haiti, talked about his orphanage and school. People in Haiti were so hungry that they ate mud cookies dirt and sea water cooked over charcoal. He said that it did not taste too bad. A parishioner heard the story. Even though he had just lost his job, he took an application. After a month of debate and prayer, despite his unemployment, he and his wife and three little boys decided to go ahead with sponsoring a child. A week later he found another job. The moral of the story is that sponsoring a hungry child in an orphanage will get you a job, right? No! Not at all!!! It does show that the Lord does great things for others with the little you give him, even if it is only a barley loaf. For the next five Sundays at Mass, we are reflecting on the Gospel of John, Chapter 6. It be gins with fear. The natural desire to help others is tempered by the fear that you will not have enough for yourself. Drawn more deeply into the mystery of the Eucharist, you are set free from the fear that you will not have enough. You are set free in the Paschal Banquet to give yourself to others as Christ gives himself to you. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament helps you to taste and see the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 34:9). Save a date in your calendar to take advantage of the extra opportunities for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Feeding the five thousand is not about sharing, Some for you and some for me. It s about miracles. In the sacrifice of the Mass, the Holy Spirit transforms bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ. It s a miracle. All it takes is all you have. In Christ, Father David PS I am away this week teaching preaching to deacon candidates at St. Meinrad Seminary in Indiana. You are in my prayers. See you next week! Lord Reach Wide and Share Blessings for the good of his people and the glory of his name.

3 Sunday, July 26, 2015 Worship Saint of the Week St. Ignatius of Loyola, Priest Feast day - July 31 St. Ignatius of Loyola was born in his family castle in Guipúzcoa, Spain, the youngest of 13 children; He became a solider to fight against the French, but was injured in battle. While St. Ignatius was recovering from his injuries, he read the lives of the saints, and decided to dedicate himself to becoming a soldier of the Catholic Faith. Soon after he experienced visions, but a year later suffered a trial of fears and scruples, driving him almost to despair. Out of this experience he wrote his famous "Spiritual Exercises". After traveling and studying in different schools, he finished in Paris, where he received his degree at the age of 43. Many first hated St. Ignatius because of his humble Lifestyle. Despite this, he attracted several followers at the university, including St. Francis Xavier, and soon started his order called The Society of Jesus, or Jesuits. Pope Francis is a Jesuit. Eucharistic Adoration Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament deepens your communion with the Lord. In the month of August we are offering more opportunities for Adoration. We invite you to come and spend time with our Lord. Eucharistic Adoration Schedule for August 2015 Date Times Location Friday, August 7 After the 9:15am Mass until 9pm Blessed Sacrament Chapel Monday, August pm Blessed Sacrament Chapel Saturday, August 15 After the 5pm Mass until 7pm Parish Life Center Sunday, August 16 After the noon Mass until 5pm Parish Life Center Monday, August pm Blessed Sacrament Chapel Saturday, August 22 After the 5pm Mass until 7pm Parish Life Center Sunday, August 23 After the noon Mass until 2:30pm Parish Life Center Monday, August pm Blessed Sacrament Chapel Vocation Blessing Cup In gratitude to the following for hosting our Parish Vocation Blessing Cup for the week: July 26 - The Rios Family August 2 - The Aebli Family May the Lord inspire laborers for the vineyard! Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil at 5pm Sunday at 8am, 10am, 12noon (Spanish), & 5:30pm Monday thru Friday at 9:15am Parish Office 113 Lockwood Boulevard Oviedo, FL Phone: Fax: Parish Office Hours Monday: 9am-7pm 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 Stay Connected! 2

4 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 27 9:15am Mary Sheedy + Tuesday, July 28 9:15am Donald Ricci + Wednesday, July 29 9:15am Concepcion Salzano + Thursday, July 30 9:15am Deacon Sal Daidone + Friday, July 31 9:15am Margie Ann Ordonio + Weekend of August 1 & 2 5pm Adam Horgan + 8am Rusty Rossie + 10am Mark Magavero+ 12pm Gladys Cordoba & Ana Monroy+ 5:30pm People of the Parish Vocation Blessing Cup If you are interested in hosting the Vocations Blessing Cup in your home for a week, please contact Bob Thelen at Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Faith formation Ministry of Catechist (Teacher) Have you felt you were being called to share your faith with our young people? Have you wondered who a Catechist is and what a Catechist does? We are in need of catechists at all grade levels Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday. Please contact Gail Schwalm, Director of Faith Formation, with any questions you may have no strings attached. CONTACT: Gail Schwalm x120 or gschwalm@oviedocatholic.org Faith Formation Helpers Are you interested in helping during our Faith Formation sessions? We are always in need of assistance with carline, childcare, classroom helper, etc IF you are a high school student you can earn hours towards the Florida Bright Future scholarship program. For more information contact Gail Schwalm x120 or gschwalm@oviedocatholic.org Little Lambs Our Little Lambs PreK-4 program occurs on Sundays during the 10am Mass throughout the school year. Registration for the Little Lambs program will be held after all Masses on the weekend of August 15 & 16. Registrations will be accepted in the office beginning August 17. We will need a copy of your child s Baptism certificate at the time of registration. Children must be age 4 by September 1 to enroll. If you have any questions please CONTACT: Gail Schwalm~ gschwalm@oviedocatholic.org or x120 Let the children come to me... Matthew 19: Faith Formation Registration for Children and Youth Registration for the Faith Formation year is occurring in the parish office at this time. Classes for grade 1 through High School are held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays Kindergarten classes occur on Sunday. All families registering children and youth in Faith Formation must be registered active parishioners of Most Precious Blood. In accordance with the Diocese of Orlando guidelines we must have a copy of your child s Baptism Certificate on Planting Seeds of Faith... Planting Seeds of Faith... file. Please bring a copy with you at the time of registration - we are unable to register your child without it. If you do not have one you can contact the Baptismal Church and request one. Don t delay stop by the office to register over 600 children are already registered for next year. 3 Registration will close on Friday, August 21, Registration hours: Monday (10am-7pm), Tuesday through Thursday (10am-5pm), Friday (10am-3pm). If you have any questions please CONTACT: Gail Schwalm~ gschwalm@oviedocatholic.org or x120

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6 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time evangelization It's FREE - Symbolon Symbolon aims at an immersion in the Catholic Faith that transforms adults on all levels: how we think, how we pray, and how we live. Need a clearer explanation of a particular Church teaching, do you wonder why Catholics believe what we believe and why? Symbolon is adult formation for every parishioner using modern technology; it is designed to help parishioners encounter the sacredness of the faith. Comprised of 20 short video teachings on various topics of the Catholic faith, Symbolon can be downloaded on any laptop, tablet, or smartphone and accessed at your convenience any time of the day or night. Go to our website and register today to start exploring. Be in the know and share your faith - it s FREE to Most Precious Blood parishioners, what are you waiting for? Come & See Have you been coming to Mass but are not Catholic? Has God placed upon your heart an openness to becoming Catholic, and a longing for a closer relationship with Him as you search for answers to your faith questions? If so, we invite you to look deeper into the Catholic faith. Join us as we plant the seeds of faith and explore the richness and traditions of Catholicism. Inquiry sessions for the Christian Initiation process (RCIA) have started. These gatherings are for inquirers who are not baptized, as well as those who are baptized in another faith background, or baptized Catholics who have not received any other Sacraments. We invite you to ask questions of what Catholics believe in an open, informal and welcoming environment. Come and See Contact Donna Scimeca at x121 or dscimeca@oviedocatholic.org. SPONSOR MINISTRY (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Are you being called to walk the journey of faith with someone who wants to become Catholic? An RCIA Sponsor supports an Inquirer seeking the faith to understand Catholic traditions and way of life, not by being a teacher, but by supporting the person and sharing their own experiences of being Catholic. Sponsors are not expected to know the answer to every question, but should have a willingness to share their faith,be welcoming and hospitable, and a good listener. Sponsors must be practicing Catholics, received the three sacraments of initiation, and if married, then married in the Catholic Church. Many sponsors find that serving in this ministry renews and enriches their own faith. Training will be provided. For more information please contact Donna Scimeca at the parish office x321 or dscimeca@oviedocatholic.org When A Loved One Leaves the Church Pray, then pray some more! As Catholics, we know that everything starts with prayer. By praying we open ourselves to the Holy Spirit, who guides us in all our actions, including how we interact with our fallen-away family members. What exactly should we pray for? Obviously, we ask that our loved ones might return to the Church, but more specifically, pray that the Lord might bring faithful Catholics into their lives. Pray for opportunities to share the Catholic Faith in ways that are attractive. Ask to be given the right words to say whenever the Church is discussed. When we ask for these things, we will be amazed at how often God answers our specific prayers in ways we never thought possible. OSV, In Focus Catholicism 101 Basics of the Faith Please join us for the next installment of Catholicism 101 as Fr. George Dunne gives a presentation on The Eucharist WHAT: The Eucharist - Source and Summit of our Faith! WHEN: Tuesday August 4, 2015 at 7:00pm WHERE: Parish Life Center, Most Precious Blood WHO: This presentation is for all Parishioners, especially EMHC, Sac ristans, and Ministers to the Sick. All are welcome bring a friend! This presentation will help you to gain a greater appreciation for The Eucharist, the Source and Summit of our faith! 5

7 Sunday, July 26, 2015 stewardship Thought of the Week The hand of the Lord feeds us, says the psalmist; he answers all our needs. Both Elisha s servant in the first reading and the disciples in the Gospel story who witnessed the feeding of the five thousand saw this happen and knew it to be true. Learning to trust God takes an initial leap of faith, in which we recognize that God has always been with us, and always will be. See Psalm 145. How can you grow in your Trust for God this week? Featured Ministry of the Week: Most Precious Women The Most Precious Women s group promotes spiritual and social growth by providing service in support of the Parish. Our ministry is open to all women. Meetings are held periodically; service and social activities are provided throughout the year. We coordinate socials, field trips, guest speakers, service projects, luncheons, and much more. Please watch the bulletin for further details. We encourage all women of the parish to signup for the quarterly newsletter by ing mostpreciouswomen@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you! 2020 Vision of Faith Reach Wide Invite a family member, friend, neighbor or coworker to Open Mic night Friday, July 31st from 7-9 PM. Enjoy live music performed by our talented parishioners. Grow Deep Please join us for the next installment of Catholicism 101 as Fr. George Dunne gives a presentation on The Eucharist, Source and Summit of our Faith! This presentation is for all parishioners and will be held on Tuesday, August 4, at 7:00pm in the Parish Life center. Visit. oviedocatholic.org/catholicism-101 for info. Share Blessings- Help Us Prepare Kids in Need for Back to School. Please drop off donations after Mass this weekend. Build Faith- Thank you to all the families who have committed to the 2020 Vision of Faith and are helping pay down our $5 Million parish debt. Here is a summary of commitments and donations through May 2015: 2015 Collection Months 2015 Actual Collections January $ 72, February $ 35, March $ 39, April $ 30, May $ 27, If you have discerned and wish to commit, you can find 2020 commitment cards in the Narthex or in the Parish Office. Thank you for your support as we our pay our $31,561 monthly mortgage debt on the Parish Life Center & Rectory so that we can continue to Build Faith and Grow God s Kingdom in our community. For more information on the 2020 Vision of Faith or to learn how your family can participate, please contact Janette Martinez, x123 or jmartinez@oviedocatholic.org. You can also visit... Are you NEW? What to expect at Most Precious Blood EMPOWERED BY FAITH Rooted deeply in our Catholic Faith, we strive to live the Joy of the Gospel. WELCOMING We especially welcome all visitors who would like to share in the celebration of Holy Mass and the Sacraments with our parish family. If you or your family have recently relocated into the area, please visit our parish office or you can stop by our monthly welcome table. We will have a welcome table in the front porch after all Masses this weekend- July 25 & 26. Stop by and say hello. PRAYERFUL WORSHIP Throughout the Mass, you ll be encouraged and strengthened by the community s full, conscious and active participation in the Liturgy. It doesn t matter if this is your first time, 40th time, or first time back in 10 years- know that Most Precious Blood Catholic Church is a place you can call home. To learn more, visit: or call the parish office at Our Mission Empowered by the Eucharist, we humbly commit ourselves as a welcoming community to grow in faith and share Christ s love through our joyful witness and selfless stewardship. 6

8 Upcoming Mass Readings from Sacred Scripture Monday, July 27 Ex 32:15-24, 30-34/Mt 13:31-35 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time care and outreach Tuesday, July 28 Ex 33:7-11, 34:5b, 28/Mt 13:36-43 Wednesday, July 29 St. Martha Ex 34:29-35/Jn 11:19-27 Thursday, July 30 St. Peter Chrysologus, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Ex 40:16-21, 34-38/Mt 13:47-53 Friday, July 31 St. Ignatius of Loyola, Priest Lv 23:1, 4-11,15-16, 27, 34b-37/ Mt 13:54-58 Saturday, August 1 St. Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Lv 25:1, 8-17/Mt 14:1-12 Sunday, August 2 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Ex 16:2-4, 12-15/Eph 4:17, 20-24/ Jn 6:24-35 To view the upcoming Mass readings, visit Are you travelling? Don't Miss Mass! Go to for the closest Catholic Church near you. 7 Bishop Sabino & Mass Kit Drive If you have not been able to make a donation, don t worry, donations will be accepted in the Parish Office during regular office hours (cash and check contributions only, please). Any contribution toward the purchase of the Mass Kits will be greatly appreciated by Bishop Sabino and the Priests from Arua, who desperately need these clerical tools. The full cost of one kit is $140.00; however no contribution is too small! May God abundantly bless you! National NFP Awareness Week -July 19 July 25 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%? The divorce rate among couples practicing NFP is less than 5%? Natural Family Planning (NFP) is the general title for the scientific, natural and moral methods of family planning that can help married couples either achieve or postpone pregnancies. Since the methods of NFP respect the love-giving (unitive) and life-giving (procreative) nature of the conjugal act, they support God's design for married love! WANT TO LEARN MORE? NFP Classes are taught throughout our Diocese. For dates and to register, please contact Barbara & Greg Nelsen (407) Classes are held at St. Mary Magdalen, Altamonte Springs, FL. Workshops begin at 7:00 p.m. on all dates. Learn at home through the Couple to Couple League! Also, please visit our Courtyard table this weekend or their website at

9 Sunday, July 26, 2015 community Our First Parish Directory! Join us on our first parish directory at Most Precious Blood! Participation is completely voluntary. For those who choose to participate, you will receive a free 8x10 picture and a free copy of the directory. Sign up this weekend after the 8AM, 10AM, & 12PM Masses on the front porch, online at our website, or call toll free for your appointments or to make scheduling changes. IMPORTANT: The parish family photo directory will have two parts. The first part is the photo section. Underneath your photo, the caption will be your family name and first names. You can choose to add your phone number. Phone number listing is opt-in at time of photography. The second part is the index section. It lists all families registered in the parish, including those photographed and those not photographed. The index section lists name and addresses only. It does not list phone numbers or addresses. If you would like to keep your address private, please contact Lillian Izaguirre at the parish office or by at Lizaguirre@oviedocatholic.org. Community Calendar July 27-Aug 2 27 Monday 11am - Rosary Prayer (Spn) 28 Tuesday Blessed Tuesday! 29 Wednesday 9:45am - Rosary Prayer in Chapel 7pm - Spanish Choir in St. Cecilia 30 Thursday 6pm - Reconciliation near Chapel 31 Friday 7pm - NA Meeting in St. Collete OR CALL for your appointment! Most Precious Women Yard Sale A Yard Sale, sponsored by Most Precious Women will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2015, from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. We are accepting reservations for sale spaces. A 10 x18 space is available for $20 per site. For information, stop by our Courtyard table this weekend after mass or ... mostpreciouswomen@gmail.com. Employment Opportunity Our parish is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker who will assist with grounds maintenance and other campus maintenance work mostly in the evenings and weekends. Candidate must possess a High School diploma or equivalent, the ability to perform tasks with minimum supervision, be selfmotivated and have some knowledge in the use of grounds maintenance equipment. Please drop off your resume and letter of interest in our parish office OR send to ecarrasquillo@oviedocatholic.org. No phone calls please. 1 Saturday 3:30pm - Reconciliation near Chapel 2 Sunday 10am- Guardian Angels Nursery in St Francis 8