Catherine 1649 Kingsley Ave. Orange Park, Florida 904.264.0577 St. Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 19, 2016 Father Ignatius Plathanam CMI, Pastor Father Rafael Lavilla OSJ, Parochial Vicar WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE Monday-Friday... 7 am, 9 am Saturday... 9 am WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil Eucharist... 5 pm Sunday Eucharist... 8 am & 10 am, 12 Noon, 5 pm Sunday Eucharist (Spanish)... 6:30 pm Sacrament of Penance:... Saturday 3:30-4:30 pm and by appointment Parish Office Hours:... M-F 8:30 am-12:30 pm 1:30pm 4:30 pm This week: Teen Bible Camp Adult Vacation Bible School Just 5 Days Middle School Mission Trip Website: www.stcatherineop.com Email: parish@stcatherineop.com
Page 2 www.stcatherineop.com June 19, 2016 Mass Intentions for Jun 20-Jun 26 Please Pray for the Sick 7:00am (in the Chapel) Monday + Jack Sumrall Tuesday + Cheryl McClellan Wednesday + Mary Evancho Thursday + Mary Romanek Friday + Bob Fitzsimmons 9:00am (in the Chapel) Monday + Arlo Thompson Tuesday + John McDermott Wednesday Charles & Joan Petruska - Anniversary 10:00 + Fr. Rene Robert Thursday + Gary Ryan Friday John Caba - Birthday Saturday + Jane Laconto 5:00pm + Romelo Bada SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2016 8:00am + Edward Hoinoski 10:00am St. Catherine s Parishioners 12:00noon + Norita Salerno 5:00pm + Doris Tierney 6:30pm + Luisa Tavares READINGS FOR THE WEEK: June 20-June 26 Mon: Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18 Ps 60:3-5, 12-13 Mt 7:1-5 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36 Ps 48, 2-4, 10-11 Mt 7:6, 12-14 2 Kgs 22:8-13, 23: 1-3 Ps 119:33-37, 40 Mt 7:15-20 2 Kgs 24:8-17 Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9 Mt 7:21-29 The Nativity of Saint John The Baptist Is 49:1-6 Ps 139:1b-3, 13-15 Acts 13:22-26 Lk 1:57-66, 80 Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19 Ps 74:1b-7, 20-21 Mt 8:5-17 1 Kgs 19:16b, 19-21 Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7, 11 Gal 5:1, 13-18 Lk 9:51-62 Last Chance limited seats still available THE MYSTERY OF G O D Who God Is and Why He Matters Adult Vacation Bible Study June 20-24, 2016 $40.00 per person Register at www.stcatherineop.com Parish Directory Father Ignatius Plathanam, CMI, Pastor... Ext. 325 pastor@stcatherineop.com Father Rafael Lavilla, OSJ, Parochial Vicar... Ext. 313 Father William Villa, In Residence Father David Ruchinski, In Residence Deacon Peter Dang... deaconpeter.d@gmail.com Deacon Larry Hart...dcnlarryhart@gmail.com Deacon Ralph Martinez... deaconrmartinez@gmail.com Kimberly Neill, Business Manager... Ext. 305 Lisa Murphy, Parish Secretary... Ext. 324 Lyn Hall, Stewardship Coordinator... Ext. 306 Vincent Reilly, Faith Formation Director... Ext. 322 Robyn Spencer, Religious Ed. Coordinator... Ext. 321 Robin Shipley, Y outh Min. Coordinator... Ext. 326 Cheri Forster, Social Min. Coordinator... Ext. 310 Maria Rodriguez, Receptionist... Ext. 301 Ana Aguirre, Office Assistant... Ext. 337 St. Vincent DePaul Office... 904-639-5839 Nursery Staff Margaret O Connor, Mary Ellen DeMarco, Denise CoatesExt. 309 Perpetual Adoration Coordinators: Patty Archambault, 269-5030 & Mary Hartwell, 264-1904 Hispanic Ministry Coordinator Martha Velazquez, 904-272-1908 Annunciation Catholic Interparish School Website: www.annunciationcatholic.org Victoria Farrington, Principal; 904-282-0504; Fax: 282-6808
June 19, 2016 Page 3 Pastor s Column Farewell Fr. Rafael Thanks for the memories, and thank you for your service! St. Catherine was privileged to have with us, the young, handsome, dynamic, energetic, multi-talented, joyful priest Fr. Rafael Lavilla as our parochial vicar for the last three years, he has touched many lives here with his wit and wisdom, fun and frolics, his readiness to help people at any time, and his inspirational life-touching homilies which always connect the gospel message with real life. We will miss him. But our loss is St. Paul s parishioners gain. Our wish and prayer is that he blooms where he is planted; that he grows in grace and wisdom and becomes an even greater asset to the Diocese of St. Augustine. Good luck and Godspeed Fr. Rafael! Fr. Ignatius, Pastor Please join us On Saturday, June 25 Following the 5 p.m Mass as we bid farewell to Fr. Rafael and thank him for his many years of service at St. Catherine of Siena. Reception will take place in Rooney Hall. Stewardship Offertory June 5 26,401.00 Children s Offertory 189.00 Faith Direct June 4 8826.00 Children s stewardship Grades K-4th This week my prayers of special intention were for: Mommy; The poor; The baby to be healthy; John, Patrick Mommy, Daddy and David. This is how I used my time and talent for others during the past week: I vacuumed the rooms; I cleaned the bathroom; I helped with the baby; I helped carry in the groceries. Grades 5th 12th This week my prayers of special intention were for: Mom, Pop, and Dad; My recital and mommy s surgery; Smokey; All students on summer break! This is how I used my time and talent for others during the past week: I helped Nan and Pop take care of Sarah and Patrick; I pray for mommy; I helped around the house; I helped my family organize and donate toys and books. St. Paul Parish Neighborhood Community Fr. Ignatius celebrated Mass at the home of James and Mary Rodgers on June 9th, to mark the occasion of St. Paul's Feast Day. In additions to celebrating Mass, the community also shared dinner and dessert. Many thanks to Fr. Ignatius for taking the time to celebrate with us, and to all our Small Parish Community members for your generous support. The next meeting of St. Paul will be July 4th at the home of Greg and Sally Moorehead. For more information contact Adriana at 669-7873 or cascanted@bellsouth.net
Page 4 June 19, 2016 Congratulations Meggan Gleneski Bishop Kenny Honor Roll, 4th Qtr. Religious Education Parish Neighborhood Communities St. John Neighborhood Community The next gathering of the St. John neighborhood (Orange Park town limits) is on June 27 at 7pm at the home of Dan and Mardelle Wehby. Our neighborhood is hosting the Traveling Chalice from now until July 3 when we transfer it to the next group. We encourage you to experience this treasure and pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life by hosting the Chalice for a few days. Please contact Rubi at 278-0735 or reksaco@bellsouth.net. St. Mary Neighborhood Community The St. Mary Parish Neighborhood Community (Grove Park) meets every third Monday of the month at the Ott's residence. The next meeting is June 20. Kelly Trumble will be our facilitator of the evening next month. See you there! Call 904-258-0640 or email mvergelott@gmail.com for more information. St. Matthews St. Matthew (Park West area) PNC will hold its next meeting June 20. Questions, please call Rich at 904-272-1463. St Peter St Pete Christian Community (Bellair) will be meeting Wednesday, June 22 at 7:00 at the home of Vicki and David Counts. If you have any question please call 264-0146 or e-mail at viccounts@aol.com. St. Philip (Middleburg), St. Thomas (Argyle Forest) and St. James the Less (Doctors Inlet) are holding combined meetings on the 3rd Friday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Formation Center. Please email Lawsikia Hodges at lawsikiahodges@att.net or Carolina Oceguera at mteran@live.com Please note that the preparation for a sacrament with children takes 2 consecutive years. First Eucharist preparation is typically 1st and 2nd grades. Confirmation preparation is typically 8th and 9th grades. Don t forget: If your child attends Catholic School and is entering a sacramental year, you need to register your child for the sacrament. To register for classes, visit: https://form.jotform.com/42604624203141 Don t forget that Confirmation IS NOT Graduation! It is with the utmost excitement that we are beginning our continuation of religious education for 10 th, 11 th and 12 th graders in 2016-17 called, Wednesday Night Live. We want to encourage our youth to continue learning about their faith in a way that is engaging and fun. Our plan is to begin with live music then engage the high schoolers with interactive discussions and real life activities. T-Shirts can be picked up for both Jr. High Bible Camp, Elementary VBS and all Volunteers after all the masses this weekend in the church conference room.
June 19, 2016, 2016 Page 5 Celebration of Life Let s Give Envelopes a Permanent Vacation Did you know that June 20 the first day of summer in 2016 is National egiving Day? St. Catherine s can take particular joy in this celebration, as the response to egiving in our church has been wonderful. To build on this success, I am setting a National egiving Day Challenge. My goal is for St. Catherine s families to put envelopes on a permanent summer vacation and make the switch to egiving. By embracing this practice, you will simplify your giving and help provide our parish with consistent support. This is especially important in the summer months, when many families may be out of town some weekends and St. Catherine does not receive their envelopes. It s easy for people to forget to catch up once they re back, and our weekly offertory can fluctuate as a result making it harder to predict how much we will have to sustain our year-round ministries. Being part of this challenge is simple: you can do so by visiting www.faithdirect.com. Use code FL652 to enroll. The more families who welcome the beginning of summer by taking this National egiving Day Challenge, the more consistency and predictable our offertory will be month after month and this will help us do even more to spread Christ s love throughout the community. I ask you to give egiving your prayerful consideration, and give envelopes a permanent vacation this summer. May God bless you and your loved ones abundantly this summer and throughout the year! In His name, On Saturday, June 11, Fr. Ignatius held the second annual Celebration of Life a special Mass for parishioners 90 years and older. After Mass those being honored were treated to lunch, music and fellowship in Haut Hall. Thank you Lyn! Lyn Hall, who has been Stewardship Coordinator for the past 17 years, has announced her retirement effective July 1st. Please join us on Sunday, June 26, following the noon Mass, for a reception in her honor in Rooney Hall.
Page 6 June 19, 2016 Youth Parents when you register your child for RELIGIOUS EDUCATION next year, please keep in mind that WEDNESDAYS are YOUTH NIGHTS. Did you know at every at YOUTH NIGHT we have a scripture theme, song of the week, great small group reflections, and send our youth forth with a weekly challenge? Keep that in mind when registering for Religious Ed next year- we meet right after classes and provide a meal too! 5:45-6:45 PM *EDGE (Grades 5&6) 7:15-8:30 PM *SPIRIT (Grades 7&8) *Cocoa House (Grades 7-8) *SCY (Grades 9-12) and *Coffeehouse (9-12) Summer SCYevents ( SCYe =St Catherine s Youth Events) Deanery Field Day with the Seminarians July 6 Youth in from Grade 5 thru recent graduates: Please join us in a day of all kinds of games as we compete against other parishes in our diocese for the big trophy In the Works! We are making plans for NIGHT of JOY and perhaps a Rock the Universe Combo trip this year. If you want to reserve your ticket early, let Robin know! Our CORE TEAM is also planning a BACK TO SCHOOL RETREAT that we are very excited about details to come! Our Summer Youth Night Prayerhouse kicks off on Sunday, June 26 in the Youth Room 6:15-8:00 PM! Graduates, if you are planning to attend college next year, we would like to know where you are going. We want to put you in contact with the Newman Center on your campus so that you can meet other Catholics in your new home away from home! Please contact Robin Shipley and let her know which University you will be attending this Summer/Fall at 264-0577 or youth@stcatherineop.com Help Raise Funds and Enjoy Great Food! Eat at The Loop on Wells Road anytime, any day; have your receipt stamped St. Catherine s, turn it in to the church, and at the end of the month we get 10% of the sale! Positively Dangerous Our Positively Dangerous Core Team has a dinner meeting on Sunday, June 26 th in the Youth Room from 6:15-8:45 PM. If you have any ideas you would like to share with them, please feel free to join us for the first hour of the meeting. Just 5 Days Update Our Junior High Aged Youth will be attending a mission trip/retreat Just 5 Days June 20-24. Youth please plan to arrive at Most Holy Redeemer at 2 PM. If you need a ride, Robin Shipley will be happy to pick you up at St Catherine at 1:15 PM Urban Plunge II upcoming Mandatory Meetings Urban Plunge II mandatory meetings are as follows: Tuesday, June 21 Tuesday, June 28 Tuesday, July 5 6:30 Adult Volunteers 7:00 All Plungers Urban Plunge Send-off Mass June 12 Our Urban Plungers and the people we are honored to serve appreciate all of your prayers and support. Our young church, alongside the adult core team is doing extraordinary work! We have a lot to be proud of!
June 19, 2016 Page 7 Social Ministry Living the Year of Mercy. How can you live the Year of Mercy? Can you be the hands and feet of God? What can you do? Mercy Spotlight: Homeless Shelters City Rescue Mission www.crmjax.org St. Francis House, St. Augustine www.stfrancisshelter.org/ St Francis House, Gainesville www. stfrancishousegnv.org/ The I.M. Sulzbacher Centerwww.sulzbachercenter.org The Clara White Mission theclarawhitemission.org Trinity Rescue Mission www.trinityrescue.org While our Parish Service a meal at the Sulzbacher Center each month and we bring food to the Missions, volunteers are always needed at these shelters. You, your family, your bible study group, your neighborhood community can all make a difference. Visit their websites or contact Cheri in the parish office. Words to Live by The Saints are not supermen, nor were they born perfect. When they recognized God s love, they followed it and served others. Pope Francis June 5, 2016 St Vincent de Paul Society June 19: Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time In the Gospel today, Jesus tells us that whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. This week, know that you will bring hope to the poor by your generous gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. OUR DONATION BOX IS LOCATED IN THE BRICK PILLAR UNDER THE PICTURE OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL Donations of canned goods needed to stock our small food pantry. Please bring News from the Handicrafters. Justice and Peace Committee The St. Catherine Justice and Peace Committee is currently seeking donations of long sleeved shirts to protect migrant workers from insects, poisonous plants, weather etc. Please leave in the Narthex. Visit one of our monthly meetings (2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30PM Formation Center.) Call Bea Schofield at 904-505 -1570 for more information. NURSERY NEWS The Nursery will be closed on Sundays during the month of July. Registration is now open for Mother s Day Out. Pre-school Program. This program runs from September through May and is held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information contact Kim O Neill in the Parish Office or Margaret O Connor, 904-504-9699. Each year St. Catherine s provides 200 Christmas stocking for the homeless living outside of the Sulzbacher Center. Each stocking is filled with toiletries, a card, and a handmade hat. For 2016 instead of stockings we will be making sturdy tote bags that can be used all year. We need your help with supplies! Strong Cord for Drawstrings Sturdy Fabric such as corduroy, denim, fleece etc. (All colors, prints, solids and camo welcomed) Yarn for our handmade hats Bring your donation to the parish office or on Wednesday s to Haut Hall
Page 8 June 19, 2016 Cursillo Ultreya The Cursillo Ultreya for our three-parish area, usually held on the Third Thursday of every month at Fleming Island Sacred Heart Church, will NOT be held in the months of June and July. Please remember to strive to grow in your faith equally in three directions -- to know Him, to love Him, and to serve Him. Onward! Help Keep our Narthex Clean Please place your donations INSIDE of the donation box. Thank you Hispanic Ministry XII DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO Inscripciones para las clases de Educación Religiosa Para registrarse en línea https://form.jotform.com/42604624203141 El Sábado 9 de Julio tendremos una Misa en honor a Nuestra Señora de Chiquinquirá a las 7 de la noche. Estamos organizando un comité para esta celebración. Por favor comunicarse con Martha Velázquez para mayor información al (904) 272-1908. EL MISTERIO DE DIOS Quien es El y por qué importa Estudio de la Biblia para adultos en español Julio 18 - Julio 22 Para mayor información, favor contactarse con Martha Velázquez al 904-272-1908 Si desea asistir al retiro de Evangelización de Kerigma en español, del 15 al 21 de agosto en Smyrna, Georgia, favor de communicarse con Martha Velazquez al (904)-272-1908. Tenemos cupo para 15 personas. This Week Due to deadlines, schedule is subject to change. MONDAY, JUNE 20 9:00am Seniors Exercise Group - Rooney Hall TUESDAY, JUNE 21 7:00pm Spanish Charismatic Group - Rooney Hall WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22 9:00am Senior Exercise Group - Rooney Hall 9:00am Handicraft Group - Haut Hall THURSDAY, JUNE 23 FRIDAY, JUNE 24 SATURDAY, JUNE 25 6:00pm Fr. Rafael farewell Reception - Rooney Hall SUNDAY, JUNE 26 1:00pm Lyn Hall Retirement Reception - Rooney Hall Formation Rooms Please note that no food is allowed in the formation center rooms at any time. Formation Rooms Please note that there are no evening meetings this week due to Jr. High Bible Camp. Sunday, June 19 Monday, June 20 6:00pm Jr. High Bible Camp, Formation Center Tuesday, June 21 10:00am Church in Pentateuch, Moses Room 6:00pm Jr. High Bible Camp, Formation Center Wednesday, June 22 10:30am Divine Will, Moses Room 6:00pm Jr. High Bible Camp, Formation Center Thursday, June 23 10:00am Faith Sharing Group, Moses Room 6:00pm Jr. High Bible Camp, Formation Center Friday, June 24 Child Safety - If your child (children) need to use the bathroom during Mass on the weekend, please escort them to the bathroom. Do not let them go alone. Thank you for helping us keep our children safe. Seguridad de los niños - Si su niño/a (s) necesitan ir al baño durante la Misa de Domingo, por favor pedimos los acompañen. NO los dejen solos. Gracias por ayudarnos
June 19, 2016 _ Page 9 Welcome to St. Catherine! BAPTISM PREPARATION: All parents wishing to baptize a child must attend a three week baptism preparation program held quarterly in English or Spanish. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Robyn Spencer at 264-0577 ext.321. CANDLES: Votive candles are located in the main sanctuary by the statue of Mary. Donations for the 5 day candles are $5 per candle and for the 8 hour candles $2 per candle.. CHAPEL: Our chapel is located behind the main altar or you may enter directly at the doorway near Kingsley Avenue from the driveway between Rooney Hall and the church. You may make a visit there during the day Monday thru Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. All other times require a security code. FLOWERS: Families wishing to give a donation toward the weekly floral arrangement on the altar or a flower arrangement placed in the Adoration Chapel in front of the Blessed Sacrament may do so in memory of or in celebration of a birthday or anniversary. The minimum suggested donation is $35. Names will be published in the bulletin. Call Lisa Murphy, Parish Secretary at 264-0577, ext. 324. REGISTRATION: Please register in the parish as soon as you move into the area. Yellow registration cards are available in the pamphlet rack in the church vestibule. You may also come to the parish office during the week to register your family and your children for Religious Education. We welcome revisiting Catholics and invite them to call on our priests with any questions or information they may need to help on their journey back to the Lord. FUNERAL: Our pastor, Father Ignatius is responsible for all matters regarding liturgy and worship in the parish. Every Catholic has the right to the special grace of a Funeral Mass. If there is a death in your family and you would like to make arrangements for a funeral mass or anyone would like to pre-plan a funeral liturgy, please call Father Ignatius at 264-0577, ext.325 or e-mail him at pastorsoffice@stcatherineop.com.. HALL RENTAL: Haut Hall and Rooney Hall ar e available for rent for wedding receptions and other family events when they are not being used for parish functions. Fees are $350.00 for registered, active and contributing parishioners. ADORATION UPDATE: Thank you to all who signed up recently for a Holy Hour of Adoration in our Chapel. If you are still thinking about day or nighttime hours, please call Mary Hartwell at 264-1904 and she will be happy to discuss it with you. LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR June 25-26 SAT. 5 PM Priest: Fr. Ignatius; Altar Server: N. Schad, D. Kraus, E. Miller; Reader: R. Fletcher, M. Ryan; EMHC: N. Wetherbee, M. Ziegler, T. Avena, J. Ford, W. Kraus, S. Galloway, M. Anastas, V. Avena, M. Catindig. SUN. 8 AM Priest: Fr. Rafael; Altar Server: N. Gibson, C. Castillo, M. Nee; Reader: C. Loring, R. Nagales; EMHC: R. Glynn, G. Harris, L. Skulsky, K. Haeussner, J. Skulsky, P. Sikora, S. Magaddino, C. Phelps, J. Sikora, B. Schaefer, J. Hardin. SUN. 10 AM Priest: Fr. Rafael, Dcn. P. Dang; Altar Server: R. Collins, C. Collins, S. Collins; Reader: B. LeSeur, W. Malone; EMHC: R. Gillett, P. Fuentes, B. Connell, J. Coates, R. Surio, J. Coates, D. Counts, C. Santiago, D. Graleski, C. Bruns, P. LeSeur, J. Rodgers, M. Rodgers. SUN. 12:00 PM Priest: Fr. Rafael; Altar Server: S. Hodges, D. Olis, J. McDonald; Reader: S. Hughes, A. Powell; EMHC: M. Almojera, B. Almojera, C. Dungca, J. O Meara, C. Forster, R. O Sullivan, J. McClellan, C. Almojera, T. Dungca, Y. Rafidi, M. Ocasio, J. Thielen, K. Tureski. SUN. 5 PM Priest: Ignatius; Altar Server: E. DeLong, K. DeLong, M. DeLong; Reader: E. Gedult, J. Hildebrand; EMHC: D. Hall, M. Amy, B. DeLong, T. Muldrew, D. Costello, L. Hall. SUN. 6:30 PM Priest: Fr. W. Villa, Dcn. Martinez; Altar Server: I. Leon, J. Grimaldo, V. Grimaldo; Reader: G. Murillo, A. Rodriguez; EMHC: A. Murillo, M. Vazquez, M. Galeano, Z. Perez. Around the Diocese Mass for Life: Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Saturday, July 2, 2016, 10:00 a.m. Join us for this special Mass of Thanksgiving for Life, Freedom, and Righteous Laws. Celebrant Fr. Ed Murphy. For information please contact 904-382-2619. Diocesan Marriage Renewal: Calling all married couples. Please take advantage of this unique opportunity to celebrate your sacramental marriage on the banks of the St. Johns River. Come closer to God and each other and join us during our next Diocesan Marriage Renewal weekends on August 19-21, 2016 and Nov. 11-13, 2016 at Marywood Retreat and Conference Center, Switzerland, Florida. For more information, contact Ann and Jerry Webster, 904-268-3758, or visit us on the web at www.dmrjax.org.