Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time - June 14, 2015

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1 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time - June 14, "The mustard seed, the smallest of all seeds, grows into the biggest shrub of all." Pastor: Fr. David Scotchie dscotchie@oviedocatholic.org Parochial Vicar: Fr. Dominic Buckley dbuckley@oviedocatholic.org Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil at 5pm Sunday at 8am, 10am, 12noon (Spanish) & 5:30pm Monday thru Friday at 9:15am Sacrament of Reconciliation: Thursday at 6pm-7pm Saturday at 3:30pm-4:30pm Parish Office: 113 Lockwood Boulevard Oviedo, FL Fax: Parish Office Hours: Monday: 9am-7pm Tuesday-Thursday: 9am-5pm Friday: 9am-3pm

2 Sunday, June 14, 2015 LITURGY St. Josemaria Escriva/ Opus Dei St. Josemaria Escriva who was born in 1902 was a Roman Catholic Priest from Spain who founded Opus Dei ( which is Latin for God s Work), an organization of laypeople and priests dedicated to the teaching that everyone is called to holiness and that ordinary life is a path to sanctity. Please join us on Friday, June 26th, at 7:15pm for a bilingual Mass in honor of St. Josemaria Escriva. WORSHIP Kneel(er) Friendly Seating Would you like more room to kneel during Mass? Come up to the front, middle seating sections of the Church, where we are offering more leg room and more kneeling room. Usher Ministry - Help Needed! If you have a desire to assist others and to help provide a comfortable environment for worship, please consider the ministry of USHERS. We are in need of assistance in this ministry & will have a table on the front porch with information on June 13th & 14th. Come and join this giving ministry! Greeter Ministry If you have a willingness to embrace and welcome all who come to share in our Mass, please consider the ministry of GREETERS. We are in need of assistance in this ministry & will have a table on the front porch with information on June 13th & 14th. Share the welcoming spirit at Most Precious Blood! Funeral Choir Starting This Summer If you have a heart to comfort people who are grieving consider joining us for a Funeral Choir. The purpose of this group is to provide musical support at funerals and also to give more life to the standard responses as many who come for funerals are non-catholics or non-practicing. This is a great way to reach wide and help others in their time of need. We will have two rehearsals to cover all of the standard songs we use at funerals. Rehearsals will be Thursdays June 25th and July 9th, both at 7PM in the Parish Life Center. Please contact Mark Sibons for more information msibons@ oviedocatholic.org. Care & Outreach Summer Food Service Program Seminole County Public Schools is a proud sponsor of the Summer Food Service Program which will provide nutritious and delicious meals at no charge to any child or teen (18 yrs old or younger) during the summer break. No registration is required. To find locations, times, and menus for the Summer Break Spots closest to you, go to the SCPS home page at www. SCPS.us and click on the Summer Break Spot link or call SCPS Dining Services at We look forward to serving you this summer! COMMUNITY Congratulations Team MPB! And the Results are In! Our Most Precious Blood Sweat and Tears Running Club participated in the Greater Oviedo 5K held at First Baptist Church over the Memorial Day Weekend. We had 67 runners making us about 4x s larger than the next largest team! We also took 2nd place in team finish times. This was a great Reach Wide event that spreads our good name throughout the community. Congratulations to all who ran and a special Thank You to our coaches led by Dave and Michelle Tibbetts. COMMUNITY Our First Parish Directory! We are starting 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 online at our website or call toll free for your appointments! 1 OR CALL for your appointment!

3 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Dear Friends in Christ, Having recently moved to the area, a family invited me to bless their home. Barely unpacked, they had already hung the stairwell wall with a gallery of family photos. The father of the family proudly showed me an old black and white photo. He pointed at his own father who in the photo was only a young boy. My father had no shoes, he told me. None of the eight children had shoes. Looking closely at the photo of another generation, I saw that he was right. None of the children had shoes. A generation later, his family had grown from their humble roots in Puerto Rico. They had two children, a house, and two cars. They all had shoes. They were living the American dream. You parents have a dream for your children. You work hard so that your children have a better life than you have: better education, better opportunity, better health. You worry and pray so that your children have fewer regrets and less suffering. God has a dream for his children. His dream is not called the American Dream. Jesus called God s dream the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom of God, he began, is like a mustard seed! The mustard bush is an herb. On a pilgrimage in the Holy Land, I saw mustard bushes growing wild and leggy like a common weed along the side of the road. Cultivated, its seeds are used for mustard oil. It produces a large number of small yellow flowers. Jesus could have compared the Kingdom of God to a cedar tree. Everyone knew that cedar timber made boats and buildings. Cedar resin was used for embalming and perfume. The cedar tree was a much nobler choice than a mustard seed. Saying that the Kingdom of God was like a mustard seed is as if Jesus walked in Florida and said, The Kingdom of God is not like a royal palm tree. It s more like a palmetto. Instead of a tree with a smooth trunk like a marble column climbing to lush crown of palm leaves, the Kingdom of God is more like a low-lying scraggly palm frond. In other words, it is so commonplace that you don t even notice it. It grows everywhere! Wouldn t it be something if the Kingdom of God was as commonplace as a palmetto? God dreams that his Kingdom is everywhere. Not spectacular and otherworldly, the Kingdom of God is meant to thrive in our schools and families as simply and strongly as a mustard bush or a palmetto. God desires to reign in our businesses and politics. The Disney Dreamers Academy is a program for select high school students. We help unlock the potential of young people and enable them to imagine their futures anew through inspirational leaders who show how to set goals, make plans and dream big. Walt Disney himself, in his resolve to bring his dreams to life, is the role model of a Disney Dreamer and Doer. Jesus Christ dreamed God s dream. He proclaimed the Kingdom of God. In his resolve to make God s dream come true, Jesus suffered, died, and rose again. He sent his Spirit to establish the Church. Most Precious Blood dreams God s dream. Its purpose is to make known God s dream and work to make his dreams come true. Every Sunday we pray together for the coming of the Kingdom. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy Kingdom come,. In Christ, Father David 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, June 15 9:15am Joan & Jack Danahy + Tuesday, June 16 9:15am Aurelio Gonzalez + Wednesday, June 17 9:15am Marie Graulich + Thursday, June 18 9:15am Lawrence Miceli + Friday, June 19 9:15am Gina Casdia + Weekend of June 20 & 21 5pm Helen Sinacola + 8am Vincent Sadosky + 10am Luis Roberto Cortes Sr. + 12pm (Spn) People of the Parish 5:30pm Donald & Jessie Abadie + Vocation Blessing Cup If you are interested in hosting the Vocation Blessing Cup in your home for a week, please contact Joanne Fusco at Sunday, June 14, 2015 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? 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 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 Planting Seeds of Faith... Planting Seeds of Faith... Certificate on 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. The registration fee Early Bird Discount will end on June 30. Don t delay stop by the office to register over 600 children are already registered for next year. 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 Little Lambs Registration for our Little Lambs PreK-4 program which occurs on Sundays during the school year will begin at the end of July watch the bulletin for details. Vocation Blessing Cup In gratitude to the following for hosting our Parish Vocation Blessing Cup for the week: June 21 - The Schulz Family May the Lord inspire laborers for the vineyard! WELCOME! We would like to welcome the following as the newest baptized Catholics in our community: Joel Robert Bush Jayden Eli Hamilton Lillian Kay Neveras Lorelei Mae Neveras Liam Jonas Felipe "The Christian Community welcomes you with great joy In its name you are claimed for Christ our Savior " -Rite of Baptism of Children Youth Ministry High School Youth: "What does it truly mean to be a Man of God or Woman of God in today's world? All High School students are invited to join in this guys/girls study focused on True Strength and True Beauty! Dates: Wednesday's June 17th- July8th, 6:30-8:30PM. Cost: $15. Questions and registration, please contact: mwilkerson@oviedocatholic.org.

5 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time EVANGELIZATION It's FREE - Symbolon Symbolon is adult formation for every parishioner using modern technology. The Symbolon series consists of 20 short video teachings on various topics of the Catholic faith. Free to Most Precious Blood parishioners, Symbolon can be downloaded on any laptop, tablet, or smartphone and accessed at any time, for your convenience, 24/7! Go to our website and click on the Symbolon icon to register. It s FREE, what are you waiting for? Come & See Have you been coming to Mass but are not Catholic? Are you searching for answers to your faith questions and long for a closer relationship with God? 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. 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 Why Do I Have to Attend Mass? Here are some solid responses to the typical excuses we hear about not attending Mass. I don t need to go to Mass to get close to God. At Mass, you receive God himself Jesus Christ truly present in the sacrament. Even a beautiful mountain vista can t compare to that. I don t get anything out of Mass. Don t expect it to be entertainment. Learn about what it does: joins us to Christ, separates us from sin, wipes away venial sins, commits us to the poor and prepares us for heaven. I don t have the time. There are 24 hours a day, 168 hours a week. Mass takes one hour. That s less than 1% of your week. Make the time. I m a sinner. I don t deserve to be at Mass. Welcome to the club! We are a Church of saved sinners. None of us deserves to be here. See you at Mass! Juan XXIII Ministry Celebrates 6th Anniversary Juan XXIII ministry will celebrate their 6th anniversary with Mass on Monday, June 15, at 7PM. The Mass will take place in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Everyone is welcome! Come and celebrate with the Holy Spirit! Upcoming Mass Readings Monday, June 15 2 Cor 6:1-10/ Mt 5:38-42 Tuesday, June 16 2 Cor 8:1-9/ Mt 5:43-48 Wednesday, June 17 2 Cor 9:6-11/ Mt 6:1-6, Thursday, June 18 2 Cor 11:1-11/ Mt 6:7-15 Friday, June 19 St. Romuald, Abbot 2 Cor 11:18, 21-30/ Mt 6:19-23 Saturday, June 20 2 Cor 12:1-10/ Mt 6:24-34 Sunday, June 21 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jb 38:1, 8-11/ 2 Cor 5:14-17/ Mk 4:35-41 Are you travelling? Don't Miss Mass! Go to for the closest Catholic Church near you. To view the upcoming Mass readings, visit 4

6 Sunday, June 14, 2015 COMMUNITY Savannah Court The monthly Mass at Savannah Court will be Saturday, June 20. We need several people to assist residents who are wheelchair bound or in need of walkers to come to Mass. Mass begins at 9:30AM and we would like to have our volunteers arrive by 9AM. Kindness and compassion are two qualities required. Your total commitment is approximately one and a half hours. If you have any questions, please contact Chris Monteleone at or at cjmont119@ymail.com. Around the diocese Peter's Pence Collection is June Catholics throughout the Diocese of Orlando will have the opportunity to support Pope Francis in his charitable works throughout the world by contributing to the Peter s Pence special collection June Emphasizing the role of Catholics in allowing Christ s love to reach others, this worldwide collection unites us in solidarity with the Holy Father and his works of charity to those in need: victims of war, oppression, religious persecution, natural disasters and other human promotion projects around the world. It also assists seminaries and institutes of Christian formation in developing countries. Embarking on the third year of his pontificate, Pope Francis continues to call each of us to be a witness of charity. There is much that we can do to benefit the poor, the needy and those who suffer, and to favor justice, promote reconciliation and build peace, he said. Join our Holy Father as a witness of charity to those who are suffering. Please give generously to the collection. Retrouvaille: A Lifeline for Married Couples Retrouvaille is a program to help heal and support married couples experiencing difficulties, couples broken, lonely and hurting. It's also for couples who have separated or divorced and want to try again. The next program begins July 17-19, 2015 at the San Pedro Spiritual Development Center (2400 Dike Road, Winter Park). For more information and registration, call All calls and names held in strictest confidence. We invite you to visit our website at Sts. Peter & Paul Craft Bazaar Holiday Craft Bazaar-Crafters Needed: A Craft Bazaar, sponsored by Sts. Peter and Paul Council of Catholic Women will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2015, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the Parish Family Center at 5300 Old Howell Branch Road, Winter Park. They are now accepting reservations of crafters. For information, please contact Ann at or lizard5274@aol.com. Join a Pilgrimage/Retreat to Assisi & Rome Accompany Father Anthony Aarons, TOR from San Pedro on a Pilgrimage to Assisi, Laverna, and Rome along with a Papal Audience this Fall. The trip is scheduled for October 27 - November 5, Prices are: $3150 per person (airfare and ground included) or $1750 per person (ground only). For more information contact Faith Libbe ; ~ faithalibbe@ gmail.com or Bret Thoman ~ bthoman@stfrancispilgrimages.com. Community Calendar June Monday 11am - Rosary Prayer (Spn) 7pm - Juan XXIII in St. Colette & Chapel 16 Tuesday 7pm - Boy Scouts Meeting in Youth Room 17 Wednesday 9:45am - Rosary Prayer in Chapel 10:15am - Sunshine Chats in St. Colette 7pm - Spanish Choir in St. Cecilia 18 Thursday 6pm - Reconciliation near Chapel 6:30pm - Rosary Prayer Group in Chapel 7pm - Men's BYOB in St. Colette 19 Friday 3pm - Divine Mercy Chaplet in Chapel 7pm - NA Meeting in St. Catherine 7pm - Spanish Prayer Group in Chapel 20 Saturday 8:30am - Bereavement Training in Youth Room 3:30pm - Reconciliation near Chapel 21 Sunday 5pm - Renovacion Conyugal in St. Catherine 5