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1 Holy Cross Catholic Church, St. Petersburg, FL June 29, 2014 Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles Parish Office Parish Phone Parish Office Hours Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. Noon Parish Office E holycross7851@gmail.com Faith Formation Parish Secretary Robin V. Riley Scripture Reflection: In today s Gospel we hear Peter proclaim who his friend and teacher really is when he says to Jesus: You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. Peter experienced many ups and downs as a follower of Jesus. He could be impetuous, impatient, fearful and even unfaithful. After Peter had boasted of his fidelity to the Lord, he adamantly denied him three times. It seemed that Peter had burned his bridges, but Jesus lovingly rebuilt them and restored Peter to service. Peter would become the chief steward of the Gospel in the early church. Peter had failed Jesus, but with Jesus, failure is not the end. Reflect this week on the times you have failed Jesus. Were you open to Jesus forgiveness? Did it make you a better steward of the Gospel? Catholic Stewardship Council Frequently Used Ministry Contact Numbers CCD / RCIA / RCIC Joseph Havelka and Pat Ryan Adult Catechesis Pam Haines Hospitality Ministry Merlita Jones Ministries of Life Bereavement Pat Ryan Respect Life Kay Mandalinich Prayer Line Ministry Call Marie at Society of St. Vincent de Paul Open Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 9:00 11:00 am Closed Thursday The Fortnight for Freedom: Freedom to Servee is taking place from June 21 to July 4, 2014, a time when our liturgical calendar celebrates a series of great martyrs who remained faithful in the face of persecution by political power St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher, St. John the Baptist, SS. Peter and Paul, and the First Martyrs of the Church of Rome. The theme of this year's Fortnight focuses on the freedom to serve the poor and vulnerable in accord with human dignity and the Church' 's teaching. This program is sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. As part of your personal participation in the Fortnight for Freedom, I encourage you to recite the prayer on the cover of this week s bulletin with your spouse and family for the 14 days from June 21 to July 4. Fr. John D Antonio Pastor The Parish Office will be closed Friday, July in observance of Independence Day. Mass with Anointing of the Sick will be Friday, July 4 th at 11:00am. 4 th Bible Bob's class has ceased for summer will return October 2nd

2 Holy Cross Catholic Church, St. Petersburg, FL June 29, 2014 Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles ABBREVIATIONS: CC Children s Chapel, CH Church, CR Combined Rooms, MR Music Room, PC Parish Center, PO Parish Office, RM Room, SH Small Hall THIS WEEK AT OUR PARISH Saturday, June 28 8:00 am Columbiettes Women s Retreat - Church 3:00 3:45 pm Confession Fr. John - Church 4:00 pm Mass Fr. Gabe Church 5:30 pm Spanish Sunday Choir Group MR Sunday, June 29 8:00 am Mass - Fr. John Church 9:00 am Donuts & Coffee SH 10:00 am Mass Fr. John Church 11:00 am 10:00 Eucharistic Minister Mtg - CC 11:30 am Confession Fr. Oscar Church 12:00 pm K of C Family Picnic PC 12:30 pm Sp Mass Msgr Fregapane - Church Monday, June 30 9:00 am Respect Life RM 3 5:55 pm Bingo PC 6:30 pm Adult Catechism RMS 1 & 2 Tuesday, July 1 10:00 am Spanish Sunday Choir Group MR 6:00 pm Columbiettes Officer Meeting PO 7:00 pm Spanish Prayer Group Choir RM 8 7:30 pm Presence of God Prayer Group CR Wednesday, July 2 7:00 pm Sisters In Christ Meeting CR Thursday, July 3 7:00 pm Spanish Prayer Group SH 7:00 pm Baptism Class RM 1, 2 Friday, July 4 Independence Day 8:00 am Mass Fr. Mangiafico Church 11:00 am Anointing Mass Fr. John Church Saturday, July 5 8:00 am Mass Msgr. Fregapane Church 3:00 3:45 pm Confession Fr. Gabe - Church 4:00 pm Mass Fr. John Church 5:30 pm Spanish Sunday Choir Group MR Sunday, July 6 9:00 am Donuts & Coffee SH 10:00 am Mass - Fr. John Church 11:30 am Confession Fr. Oscar Church 12:30 pm Sp Mass Msgr Fregapane Church Saturday, June 28 8:00 am Pasquale Carrozza 4:00 pm Special Intention of Angela Tringali Sunday, June 29 8:00 am Ernie LeBlanc 10:00 am Holy Cross Parishioners 12:30 pm Niledys Osorio Monday, June 30 8:00 am Carmen Puzo Tuesday, July 1 8:00 am Georgette Fors Wednesday, July 2 8:00 am Thursday, July 3 8:00 am Michael Schuler Friday, July 4 8:00 am Pasquale Carrozza 11:00 am All the Faithful Departed Saturday, July 5 8:00 am 4:00 pm Pasquale M. Battista Sunday, July 6 8:00 am Holy Cross Women s Club 10:00 am Holy Cross Parishioners 12:30 pm Armando Lujano Sequra Stewardship Reflection I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 Stewardship is not an easy life style. No one promised that it would be. It is counter-cultural to most things in the world today. However, putting God first in all things, living a life of gratitude and being generous with our time, talent and treasure brings tremendous joy to those who are disciplined. Fight the good fight and keep the faith! Attendance & Offertory for the Week of Mass Attendance Offering 4:00 pm 214 $1, :00 am 132 $1, :00 am 203 $1, :30 pm 278 $1, Mail - $ TOTAL 827 $5, Thank you for your continued generosity

3 Holy Cross Catholic Church, St. Petersburg, FL June 29, 2014 Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles Mass 7/06/14 Altar Servers Eucharistic Ministers 4:00 pm J Havelka T. Budniak L Fitzpatrick L Fitzpatrick P Fiedler S Tobin W Tobin K Harkins 8:00 am E Renneker T Budniak K Harkins M Jones 10:00 am (L) D Ramnarine S Mattern K Casciato C Carrick T Chaoui S Ferreira RM Hughes M Jones C Paul J Havelka Readers R Drinan L LaPointe P Haines G L Eon C Chaoui Y Kirby The parish community must continue to be the prime-mover and the pre-eminent place for catechesis.i invoke on the catechizing Church this Spirit of the Father and the Son, and I beg Him to renew catechetical dynamism in the Church. (CT 72 St. Pope John Paul II) Come join us in our study of the Catechism of the Catholic Churchevery Monday Evening at 6:30pm in Classrooms 1 and 2. WOMEN S CLUB MONTHLY MASS Our monthly Mass will be Sunday, July 6 th at 8:00am with Rosary recited at 7:30am. Please wear your blue ribbon with the Miraculous Metal and gather in the front reserved pews. There will be a brief meeting for all the Eucharistic Ministers who serve at the 10AM Mass on Sunday, June 29. The meeting will be held in the Children s Chapel directly after Mass. All 10:00am ministers are expected to attend. Thank You. Kathy Harkins Pat Ryan Readings for the Week of June 29, 2014 Sunday Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34, 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19 Monday Am 2:6-10, 13-16; Ps 50; Mt 8:18-22 Tuesday Am 3:1-8, 4:11-12; Ps 5; Mt 8:23-27 Wednesday Am 5:14-15, 21-24; Ps 50; Mt 8:28-34 Thursday Saint Thomas, Apostle Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117; Jn 20:24-29 Friday Am 8:4-6, 9-12; Ps 119; Mt 9:9-13 Saturday Saint Anthony Zaccaria, Priest; Saint Elizabeth of Portugal Am 9:11-15; Ps 85; Mt 9:14-17 Sunday Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Zec 9:9-10; Ps 145; Rom 8:9, 11-13; Mt 11:25-30 Please go to our parish website for a further explanation of the Sunday readings: Bringing home the word Semi-Annual Rummage Sale will be held November 13, 14 & 15 Please drop off your donations in the shed on the East side of the Parish Center. The shed is always open for your donations. Please no televisions, computers or furniture. Furniture will be accepted on setup days. Jewelry and valuable items should be dropped off at the Parish Office. Sorters are needed to sort and pack the donations. If you are available to help for even a few hours, please contact Sharon Schweikle at for time and day of sorting. APA 2014 UPDATE One Faith, Guided in Prayer, Strengthened in Service 2014 Parish Goal...$67, Amount Pledged...$50, Total Donors Average Gift - $ Percentage of Goal Paid % Amount Received... $39, These figures current as of June 17, 2014 Take advantage to enhance your relationship and enjoy a love-filled weekend away together at the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. You ll be glad you did! The next weekend in this diocese is July For more information or to apply, call (813) or go on-line at Our Tree of Life is a unique opportunity to remember all those who are dear to us. If there is someone you would like to remember in a special way, please call the Rectory Office at for more information.

4 Holy Cross Catholic Church, St. Petersburg, FL June 29, 2014 Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles Holy Cross 5th Annual Family Picnic Sponsored by Knights of Columbus and Columbiettes Sunday, June 29-1:00pm till 4:00pm Hot Dog or Hamburger Baked Beans, Watermelon, Ice Cream, Popcorn Games, Entertainment and Prizes In the Air Conditioned Parish Center A Good Time For All Price: Adults - $3.00 each / Children under 16 - FREE RESPECT LIFE There is a poster showing the development of your Spiritual Baby on the bulletin board in the small hall with hearts around it. We would like you to write the name of your baby in one of the hearts. Thank you. Soccer Camp Faith meets fun this summer at the 2014 Don Bosco Soccer Camp to be held at St. Pete Catholic High School. Campers will improve their soccer skills in a unique environment modeled after Don Bosco s oratory. The camp will run July and July 28- August 1 and is open to boys and girls ages The cost is $175 per week. questions to Coach Summer at wsummer@spchs.org. Catholic Homeschool Conference The Immaculate Heart of Mary Tampa Homeschool and Parent Conference will be held at St. Lawrence s Higgins Hall, 5225 N Himes Ave, Tampa, July 17 (2:00 8:00pm) and July 18 (9:30 3:30). Speakers Fr. John Blum, Prof Joseph Pearce, Mrs. Colleen Hammond, Mr. Domenico Ruggiero and Mrs. Virginia Seuffert. FREE admission no pre-registration required. Men and Women Welcome: Do you want to enrich your spiritual life and develop close Catholic friendships? We invite you to a meeting of the Legion of Mary praesidium (chapter) here at Holy Cross. Legion members meet once a week and, with a partner, do spiritual works of mercy for the parish, like visits to nursing homes, religious education, and bringing the Eucharist to individuals who can't come to Mass. Normally, the Legion meets on Friday at 9:00am in Classroom 12 (no meeting this week due to Independence Day) but there is the possibility of changing the meeting time to afternoon or evening to accommodate new members. "Come and see" what the Legion is all about by attending a weekly meeting. For information call Cele Giordano, St. Vincent de Paul Suggested shopping list: Canned and package soups, peanut butter, jelly, canned and dried fruit, cookies, breakfast cereal and bars and toilet paper. Remember school is out children are home for breakfast and lunch. B I N G O Mondays at 5:55 pm in the Parish Center Handicap Accessible Reasonably priced Sodas, Snacks & Sandwiches Come early and bring a friend Please Support Our Advertisers Please use the goods and services of our bulletin advertisers, for without their financial support our bulletin would not be possible.

5 Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles June 29, th Avenue North St. Petersburg, Florida Phone: Fax: Website: Reverend John D Antonio, Pastor - - MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. in Spanish Daily 8:00 a.m. Monday Saturday Mass with Anointing of the Sick First Friday, 11:00 a.m. - SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Confessions are heard on Saturday from 3:00 3:45 p.m. on Sunday 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. or by appointment - SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Contact the parish office six months in advance. - PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. Noon Prayer for Religious Freedom to be recited from June 21 till July 4. O God our Creator, providently from your hand we have received our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. You have called us as your people and given us the right and the duty to worship you, the only true God, and your Son, Jesus Christ. Through the power and working of your Holy Spirit, you call ll us to live out our faith in the midst of the world, bringing the light and the saving truth of the Gospel to every corner of society. We ask you to bless us in our vigilance for the gift of religious liberty. Give us the strength gth of mind and heart to readily defend our freedoms when they are threatened; give us courage in making our voices heard on behalf of the rights of your Church and the freedom of conscience of all people of faith. Grant, we pray, O heavenly Father, a clear and united voice to all your sons and daughters gathered in your Church in this decisive hour in the history of our nation, so that, with every very trial withstood and every danger overcome overcome for the sake of our children, our grandchildren, and all who come after us us this great land will always be "one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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