The ASSUMPTION of the BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

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1 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 9, The ASSUMPTION of the BLESSED VIRGIN MARY "My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior. For He has looked upon his handmaid's lowliness; behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed." Luke 1:46-48 Join us to celebrate a bilingual Mass Saturday, August 15-10AM Pastor: Fr. David Scotchie dscotchie@oviedocatholic.org Parochial Vicar: Fr. Dominic Buckley dbuckley@oviedocatholic.org

2 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Dear Friends in Christ, We have been reflecting at Sunday Mass on the Gospel of John, Chapter 6. It begins 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. This week, Jesus tells us that he is the bread of life. He tells us that he gives us food for the journey. He gives us himself. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life (John 6:54). Jesus gives eternal life to whomever receives him. Notice that Jesus uses the present tense to talk about eternal life. He does not say, You will have eternal life after you die. He says, Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life. Eternal life is here and now. Eternal life is much more than unending life beyond death. It is in the present. Eternal life is life so rich and full that we yearn that it may never end. Eternal life is the opposite of 1 eternal condemnation (John 3:14-18). Eternal life promises life free from sin and death (John 6:50-51). Eternal Life is life itself, Pope Benedict XVI wrote in his reflection, Jesus of Nazareth, real life which can also be lived in the present age and is no longer challenged by physical death. And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent" (John 17:3). Eternal life is friendship with the living Lord. His friendship frees you from the fear that you will not have enough. One cold morning in late January, John ran into Joe on campus. Both were students at the university. John started to complain about all the papers he had to write, the tests he had to take, and the craziness of fraternity life. He expected a sympathetic response from Joe, a fellow Catholic. But Joe looked him in the eye and said, You know, John, if you really believe in Jesus, then nothing else really matters that much. His words struck John like a bolt of lightning. Joe walked on, but John stood still, electrified. Something in him responded to the truth that Joe had spoken. From that cold morning in late January, John began to change. John joined the Jesuits. He eventually became Father John. As a Jesuit priest, Father John Dear has been arrested dozens of times for civil disobedience against violence and war. He has written many books including A Persistent Peace. You know, John, if you really believe in Jesus, then nothing else really matters that much. Taking to heart those words, Father John Dear found real life. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament helps you to taste and see the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 34:9). Lord does great things for others with the little you give him, even if it is only a barley loaf. This week, save a date in your calendar to take advantage of the extra opportunities for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Read Chapter 6 of the Gospel of John while spending a holy hour in front of the tabernacle. Extra times are listed in the bulletin. Taste and see the goodness of the Lord! In Christ, Father David

3 Worship August Adoration God dwells in our midst, in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar. St. Maximilian Kolbe 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. 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 a bilingual Mass on Saturday, August 15th, at 10am to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary. Reconciliation The schedule has changed for confessions for the month of August. There will not be confessions on Thursday evenings for the month of August. We will still have confessions on Saturday from 3:30pm - 4:30pm in the vestry. We will also have our Reconciliation Liturgy on Wednesday, August 26th with priests available for your confession. Rosary Garden Father Dom will give a presentation on the long-awaited Rosary Garden and take feedback as we discern a statue for the Rosary Garden. The presentation is after all the Masses on the weekend of August We can begin construction when the donations fully fund the project and the Diocese gives final approval. Step by step, we re getting closer! See you after Mass on the weekend of August Sunday, August 9, 2015 Eucharistic Adoration Schedule for August 2015 Date Times Location Friday, August 7 After the 9:15am Mass until 9pm Blessed Sacrament Chapel Saturday, August 8 After the 5pm Mass until 7pm Parish Life Center Sunday, August 9 After the noon Mass until 5pm Parish Life Center 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 Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil at 5pm Sunday at 8am, 10am, 12noon (Spanish), & 5:30pm Monday thru Friday at 9:15am Sacrament of Reconciliation No confessions on Thursday for the month of August Saturday at 3:30pm-4:30pm 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, August 10 9:15am John Joseph Sibons + Tuesday, August 11 9:15am Navtividad Fernandez + Wednesday, August 12 9:15amAlbert Borkovich + Thursday, August 13 9:15am Guillermo A. Requena + 9:15 amfriday, August 14 Adam Horgan + Weekend of August 15 and 16 5pm Vivian Grenon + 8am People of the Parish 10am Adam Horgan + 12pm (Spn)Rudy Mayol + 5:30pm Jack Pieper + Vocation Blessing Cup If you are interested in hosting the Vocation Blessing Cup in your home for a week, please contact Bob Thelen at Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Faith formation Faith Formation Opening Parent Meeting Letters were mailed to all registered Faith Formation families with important information regarding the upcoming year please check your mail if you did not receive one please let me know. What: Opening Parent Meetings for Faith Formation Where: Wednesday, August 19 7:00-8:30pm Sunday, August 23 3:00-4:30pm It is imperative that a parent from each family attend one of the meetings. Important information regarding the Faith Formation year will be distributed. CONTACT: Gail Schwalm~ gschwalm@oviedocatholic.org or x Faith Formation Registration for Children and Youth The Registration deadline for the Faith Formation is fast approaching. Registration will close on Friday, August 21, Stop by the Parish Office this week and register your child(ren). Please bring a copy of their Baptism certificate with you. 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 Faith Formation Helpers Are you interested in helping during our Faith Formation sessions? We are 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 or if you have any questions. CONTACT: Gail Schwalm~ gschwalm@oviedocatholic.org or x120 Planting Seeds of Faith... Ministry of Catechist (Teacher) We are in need of catechists at all grade levels Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday. 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? 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 19:4

5 Saint of the Week St. Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and Martyr- Feast Day- August 14 St. Maximilian Kolbe was born in 1894 in Poland and became a Franciscan priest. He contracted tuberculosis and, though he recovered, he remained frail all his life. Before his ordination as a priest, Maximilian founded the Immaculata Movement devoted to Our Lady. After receiving a doctorate in theology, he spread the Movement through a magazine entitled "The Knight of the Immaculata" and helped form a community of 800 men, the largest in the world. Maximilian went to Japan where he built a comparable monastery and then on to India where he furthered the Movement. In 1936 he returned home because of poor health. After the Nazi invasion in 1939, he was imprisoned and released for a time. But in 1941 he was arrested again and sent to the concentration camp at Auschwitz. On July 31, 1941, in reprisal for one prisoner's escape, ten men were chosen to die. Father Kolbe offered himself in place of a young husband and father. And he was the last to die, enduring two weeks of starvation, thirst, and neglect. He was canonized by Pope John Paul II in Faith formation Sunday, August 9, 2015 WELCOME! We would like to welcome the following as the newest baptized Catholics in our community: Grace Elnor Schwabe Alysia Grace Cox Gabriella Sofia Treskovich Collin William James McKenzie Rose McDaniels Lina Sofia Velez "The Christian Community welcomes you with great joy In its name you are claimed for Christ our Savior " -Rite of Baptism of Children High School Life Nights and middle school youth Stay Tuned for upcoming events! Vocation Blessing Cup In gratitude to the following for hosting our Parish Vocation Blessing Cup for the week: August 9 - Diego and Annie Wilson Hurtado August 16 - The Rasins Family Meet Our Staff Rev. David Scotchie Pastor Rev. Dominic Buckley Parochial Vicar Deacon Alan Espinoza Pastoral Ministry Nathalie Bose-Silver Kitchen Supervisor Evelyn Carrasquillo Business Manager Janette Martinez Stewardship Director Ana Nazarian Accountant Gail Schwalm Faith Formation Donna Scimeca Evangelization & Adult Formation Mark Sibons Liturgy & Music Marie Siciliano Liturgy Frances Stadler Marriage Preparation & Family Life 4

6 Nineteenth 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 CD of the Month ~ Lighthouse CDs 5 Stop by the Parish Office to pick up a copy of this month s featured CD, The Right Perspective, by Fr. Mitch Pacwa. Father Mitch is a priest of the Society of Jesus, a highly respected scripture scholar and author, a regular host of EWTN Television and Radio, and the founder and president of Ignatius Productions - a catholic teaching and media apostolate. In this CD Fr. Pacwa describes the "big picture" of the Catholic Faith while explaining the perspective that Catholics should have in their relation to and with God. This is a great CD to help you evangelize others with love and compassion. Listen and share the faith!

7 stewardship Thought of the Week The gifts of God that the angel brought to Elijah- food, water, rest, and encouragementwere given, not for his own good alone, but to strengthen him for service. How are you using your gifts to serve? Featured Ministry of the Week: St Gabriel Steward- Communications A Saint Gabriel Steward is someone who has gifts in the areas of communications, graphic design, marketing, website design and is interested in giving of their time and talent to assist with our information outreach efforts. Communications Ministries implement a plan to teach, inform, and inspire parishioners about the spiritual truths of stewardship and generosity, the work of our parish, and its plans for the future. If you have a talent with communications and have interest in spreading the Good News of the Gospel and our Parish Life we would love to speak to you! Contact Janette Martinez for more details: x123 jmartinez@oviedocatholic.org. Sunday, August 9, 2015 Pope Francis Encyclical Laudato Si -"Praised Be In Laudato Si," the most recent encyclical by Pope Francis about the Church's teaching on caring for creation, he says that caring for creation concerns human relationships. No matter who you are or where you find yourself in relation to protecting the environment, Pope Francis has this message for you: I invite all to embrace with open hearts this Encyclical which is in line with the Church s social doctrine (General Audience, June 17, 2015). Learn more at Did you know: Climate change is a moral issue. We care about the planet because it's created by God. We care even more about people because human life is created by God in His image and likeness. Pope Francis will be offering moral guidance as a pastor. This guidance is rooted in Scripture and central Catholic teachings about care for others and care for God's creation. The time to act is now. As Catholics, we are called to be good stewards of the earth and the people entrusted to our care. Pope Francis is offering hope, encouraging us all to care for others and for the gift of God's creation. It's time to work together to better protect the created world. Let's build a culture of stewardship. Do you Know the Parish Vision of Faith? By the Year 2020 we hope to REACH WIDE We plan to Reach Wide with our Catholic faith and increase weekend Mass participation from 2,000 people to 3,000 people. GROW DEEP We plan to Grow Deep in our Catholic faith and double participation in Youth Ministry and adult faith-sharing groups. SHARE BLESSINGS We plan to Share Blessings through 500 parishioners who go forth at least once a year to serve those who live in poverty. BUILD FAITH We plan to Build Faith by physically building needed facilities that support ministries which will begin after we wipe out our parish debt. We invite you to join in and get involved! With over 60 ministries, discipleship opportunities abound. Discover new opportunities to answer the call of discipleship and help support our Parish Vision of Faith as we serve the Lord. To learn more about our 2020 Vision of Faith and how you can help with your time, talent & treasure visit: or call Janette Martinez at extension 123. Our Vision of Faith Loving and generous God, we come to you in gratitude nourished by the Most Precious Blood of your Son. Send us Your Holy Spirit to change our hearts and renew our Church. May we grow deep and reach wide, Sharing our blessings and building faith in Your Kingdom. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 6

8 Upcoming Mass Readings from Sacred Scripture Monday, August 10 St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr 2Cor. 9:6-10/Jn. 12:24-26 Tuesday, August 11 St. Claire, Virgin Dt.31:1-8/Mt. 18:1-5, Wednesday, August 12 St. Jane Frances dechantal, Religious Dt. 34:1-12/Mt. 18:15-20 Thursday, August 13 St. Pontian, Pope and Hippolytus, Priest, Martyrs Jos.3:7-10a. 11, 13-17/Mt. 18:21-19:1 Friday, August 14 St. Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and Martyr Jos 24:1-13/Mt. 19:3-12 Saturday, August 15 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Vigil-1 Chr. 15:3-4, :1-2; 1 Cor.15-54b-57/Luke 11:27-28 Sunday, August 16 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Prv. 9:1-6; Eph 5:15-20; Jn. 6:51-58 To view the upcoming Mass readings, visit Are you travelling? Don't Miss Mass! Go to for the closest Catholic Church near you. 7 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time care and outreach Sanford CrisisPregnancy Center GOD DOESN'T CALL THE QUALIFIED, HE QUALIFIES THE CALLED. The Sanford Crisis Pregnancy Center is looking for female volunteers who have a passion for pro-life work and people. The volunteer position is about making connections, being willing to be used by God and having a strong sense of compassion for those who are hurting. Training is offered in September, but basic on the job training is available beginning this month. Please contact the Sanford Crisis Pregnancy Center at or visit their website at thedifferenceislife.org Thank you! The final numbers for our Baby Bottle Fund Raiser are in and they are very impressive! We collected $4,900 for JMJ Life Center, and $5,200 for Oviedo/Sanford Crisis Pregnancy Center, for a total of $10,100 collected! A little packet change goes a long way. Thank you very much for your generosity. Community Summer 2015 Facilities & Maintenance Beautification Projects We need your help to clean up and maintain our beautiful parish campus! This Project will run from August We are tackling the progress in different phases. Please view all the dates, times and projects by going on our website: oviedocatholic.org/summerprojects. Any and all help is greatly appreciated! around the diocese Orlando Liturgical Conference - English/Spanish Sessions-Saturday, August 22, Only $35! Did you know that this year s Orlando Liturgical Conference includes one full day of breakout sessions available in both English and Spanish? If you are a liturgical minister and are only available to attend Saturday of the conference, you will be happy to know that all of the breakout sessions and keynote talks, are available in both English and Spanish, including your lunch, for only $35.00! If you would like to register please go to click on Registration, and then scroll down to Saturday/Sábado ONLY (includes lunch) - $35.

9 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 online at our website call toll free for your appointments or to make scheduling changes. Sunday, August 9, 2015 OR CALL for your appointment! 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. Marian Procession and Celebration of Cultures This year we are excited about our upcoming Celebration of Cultures on September 26 which will highlight yet another wonderful 10th Year Anniversary event! To add to the excitement, this year we are graced to celebrate the blessing of the ground site for our Rosary Garden! Let s all work together to showcase our countries! One Mother many children from around the world will be represented at this mega event. Visit our Courtyard table to sign up or contact Evelyn Carrasquillo at ecarraquillo@oviedocatholic.org for more information. 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, please check our wedsite at oviedocatholic.org/yardsale 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 self-motivated 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 Community Calendar August Monday 11am - Rosary Prayer (Spn) 5-7pm - Eucharistic Adoration in Blessed Sacrament Chapel 6:45pm - RCIA for Adults in the Youth Room 11 Tuesday 12:30pm - Parish Directory in St. Faustina 7pm - Boy Scouts Meeting in St Catherine 12 Wednesday 9:45am - Rosary Prayer in Chapel 10am - Sunshine Chats in St Colette 1:30pm - Parish Directory in St. Faustina 7pm - Spanish Choir in St. Cecilia 13 Thursday 10am - Classy Crafters in St. Colette 1:30pm - Parish Directory in St. Faustina 14 Friday 1:30pm - Parish Directory in St. Faustinal 7pm - NA Meeting in St. Colette 15 Saturday 10am - Assumption of Mary Mass in the Parish Life Center 3:30pm - Reconciliation near Chapel 6-7pm - Eucharistic Adoration in the Parish Life Center 16 Sunday 10am- Guardian Angels Nursery in St Francis 1-5pm - Eucharistic Adoration in the Parish Life Center 5pm - Renovacion Conyugal in St. Catherine ecarrasquillo@oviedocatholic.org. No phone calls please. 8