St. Catherine 1649 Kingsley Ave. Orange Park, Florida 904.264.0577 Father Ignatius Plathanam CMI, Pastor Father Tony Basso Parochial Vicar WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE Monday-Friday... 7 am, 9 am (Chapel) Saturday... 9 am (Chapel) WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil Eucharist... 5 pm Sunday Eucharist... 8 am, 10 am, 12noon Sunday Eucharist (Spanish)... 5 pm *American Sign Language Interpreter at 8 a.m. Mass *Nursery Available in Formation Ctr. at 10 a.m. Mass 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 Have a safe and blessed Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving Mass: Thursday 10 a.m. Bring non-perishable food for Christmas baskets! The Administration Office will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24-25. Website: www.stcatherineop.com Email: parish@stcatherineop.com
Page 2 www.stcatherineop.com November 20, 2016 Mass Intentions for Nov 21- Nov 27 Please Pray for the Sick 7:00am (in the Chapel) Monday + Alberto Maullon, Sr. Tuesday + Mildred Parr Wednesday + Feri Rosario Friday + Rafael L. Garcia & Rafael Ignacio Garcia, Jr. 9:00am (in the Chapel) Monday + Marianne Edwards Tuesday + Souls in purgatory Wednesday + Gary Ryan 10:00 + Andrew Mieves Thursday Thanksgiving from Nelly Sales Fam. Friday + Rosalina Ramos Saturday + Jack Sumrall 5:00pm + David & Maude Galloway SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2016 8:00am + Mary Hoff 10:00am St. Catherine s Parishioners 12:00noon + Charles Lee 5:00pm + Angel Martinez READINGS FOR THE WEEK: Nov 21- Nov 27 :Mon: Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5 Ps 24:1b-4b, 5-6 Lk 21:1-4 Rv 14:14-19 Ps 96:10-13 Lk 21:5-11 Rv 15:1-4 Ps 98:1-3b, 7-9 Lk 21:12-19 Rv 18:1-2, 21-23, 19:1-3, 9a Ps 100:1b-5 Lk 21:20-28 Rv 20:1-4, 11-21:2 Ps 84:3-6a, 8a Lk 21:29-33 Rv 22:1-7 Ps 95:1-7b Lk 21:34-36 Is 2:1-5 Ps 122:1-9 Rom 13:11-14 Mt 24:37-44 Gift Shop News 2017 Paperback Sunday Missals are now available in the Gift Shop URGENT NEED IN ADORATION CHAPEL! Saturday 9 p.m to 10 p.m. Saturday 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. Please prayerfully consider spending an hour with the Lord! Call Mary at 904-264-1904 Parish Directory Father Ignatius Plathanam, CMI, Pastor... Ext. 325 pastor@stcatherineop.com Father Anthony Basso, Parochial Vicar... Ext. 311 Father William Villa, In Residence... Ext. 306 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 Vincent Reilly, Faith Formation Director... Ext. 322 Robyn Spencer, Religious Ed. Coordinator... Ext. 321 Cheri Forster, Social Min. Coordinator... Ext. 310 Jim Hughes, Director of Music... music@stcatherineop.com Trenton Mattingly, Echo Apprentice... Ext. 313 Maria Rodriguez, Receptionist... Ext. 301 Ana Aguirre, Office Assistant... Ext. 337 St. Vincent DePaul Office... 904-639-5839 Nursery Staff Margaret O Connor, Denise Coates... Ext. 309 Perpetual Adoration Coordinator: 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
November 20, 2016 Page 3 Our building projects My dear Parishioners: Thank you for the wonderful response to our recent parishioner survey. The results were overwhelmingly in favor of proceeding with a campaign to fund the three projects in the following priority order: New Rectory moved to back of property with additional parking near church. (Overall 95% approval) New Parish Life Center to enhance our many ministries that serve our parish and the wider community. (Overall 89% approval) Enclosing a recreational space for our young parishioners. (Overall 80% approval) As a result of the Feasibility Study, Greater Mission has recommended a campaign participation goal of 1,000 gifts and a funding goal of $2,500,000 received in pledges that can be made as a one-time gift or paid over a period as long as five years. We are required to raise 50% of the needed funds before construction can begin. St. Catherine has a remarkable history of ministry and truly faith-filled generosity. As you know, many of our facilities have served us well but are in need of major upgrades to meet the needs we face today and in the future. This is a tremendous chance for us to write a new chapter in our parish s proud history of dynamic ministry and service. Please pray for our parish, asking the Holy Spirit to fill us with his love, and inviting our patroness St. Catherine to set us on fire. I am honored to serve as your pastor. Thank you and God bless. In Jesus Love, Fr. Ignatius Christmas Flowers Honor your loved ones and help us make our church even more beautiful for Christmas by using the Christmas flower envelopes available in the narthex. Names of those being honored or remembered will be printed in the Christmas bulletin. Envelopes must be turned in no later than Dec. 18 to have names appear in Christmas Bulletin. From the Pastor s Desk Mary Mullin to assume position of Youth Ministry Coordinator I am happy to announce that after a lot of prayer, study and consultations, I have offered the position of Youth Ministry Coordinator at St. Catherine to our own Mary Mullin. She has kindly accepted my offer. I am sure she did so because of her love for our youth and because she has been very much invested with their formation through our Youth Ministry for nine years. I have no doubt the future of our youth ministry will be safe and bright in the hands of an experienced person like Mary Mullin. Mary has been a parishioner at St. Catherine since 1979 and has been an active member of our parish throughout the years in many different ministries. She has taught religious education, served as an Adorer, and is currently an EMHC and Reader. For the past nine years, Mary has also been volunteering her time with our Youth Ministry program. She has attended workshops and conferences to help her grow in her understanding and knowledge of youth ministry and how to effectively minister to our young church. She graduated from the University of Florida with both her Bachelor s and Master s degrees in Education and has worked for the Clay County School Board as a teacher for 28 years and is currently a staffing specialist for the district. Mary and her husband Don were married at St. Catherine and will celebrate their 30 th wedding anniversary on November 22. They are the proud parents of Matthew, his wife Christy, Brian, and Adam. The family recently welcomed their first grandchild with the birth of Olivia to Matthew and Christy. I extend my prayerful best wishes to her for all success in this new responsibility and I request all parishioners keep her in their prayers and offer her support.
Page 4 November 20, 2016 Around the Diocese Join the worldwide movement to abolish the death penalty Nov. 30, 2016 6:30 to 7:30 The Shrine at Mission Nombre De Dios 101 San Marco Ave. St. Augustine There are more than 2,000 cities worldwide that have declaired themselves Cities for Life and are committed to abolishing the death penalty, and bringing about a more civilized form of justice. Featured speakers: Darlene Farah, mother of murder victim; Herman Lindsey, exonerated death row inmate; Pastor Reginald Gundy, Deborah Jackson, spouse of death row inmate; and Father John Gillespie, Pastor of San Sebastian Catholic Church, St. Augustine. All churches are being asked to ring their bells at 7:30 p.m. in solidarity to end the Death Penalty. Closing Mass for Year of Mercy Nov. 20 Closing Mass for the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy will be held on Nov. 20 at 5:00 p.m., Christ the King in Jacksonville. Bishop Felipe J. Estevez will be the main celebrant for the Feast of Christ the King. Mark Your Calendars for Catholic Day with the Jacksonville Jaguars Year End Financial Report St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church Income/Expense July 2015 through June 2016 INCOME Offertory $ 1,156,820 Repair & Maintenance (Exempt Fund) 414,502 Non Operational Income 276,017 Other Income 261,214 Transfered from Savings* 500,000 Total Income 2,608,552 EXPENSE Administrative 962,410 Wages 521,192 Repair and Maintenance 522,269 Stewardship 5,626 Formation 164,938 Social 195,764 Liturgy 40,318 Youth 51,944 Annunciation School 139,608 Total Expenses 2,604,070 *Includes checking account reduction The combined total of offertory and Repair and Maintenance income this year is $157,000 more than offertory last year. Which allowed us to extend programs like Kerygma and Bible Timeline As well as pay for unexpected maintenance (new Administration air conditioner, sprinkler system repairs, etc.) Double contribution to SVDP to $75,000 Double youth ministry expenses including Urban Plunge Baptisms Celebrate Catholic Day with the Jaguars and help support Catholic Charities' Emergency Assistance programs! A special ticket package is now available for the 1:00 p.m., Dec. 4 home game against the Denver Broncos. So don't wait, tickets are limited for this sold-out game. For tickets go to jaguars.com/2016offers and use promo code CD16. For ticket information, contact Ryan Redmond at (904) 633-6539 or email redmondr@nfl.jaguars.com. Catholic Charities receives $3.00 for each ticket sold. Daysi Franco, daughter of José and Nuris Franco, was baptized by Fr. William Villa on Oct. 29. Godparents are Jose Portillo and Maria Escobar. Welcome Daysi!
November 20, 2016 Page 5 Religious Education Attention all parents of Religious Education students! PIZZA PARTY! You and the entire family are cordially invited to an informal Pizza Party in Haut Hall on Friday, December 2nd 6:30 p.m. Come and get to know one another, let the kids have some fun and let us do the cooking and cleanup! Please RSVP to religioused@stcatherineop.com or call Robyn Spencer at 264-0577 ext. 321. We look forward to seeing you! Stewardship Offertory Nov. 7 Children s Offertory Hurricane Relief Faith Direct Nov. 4 23,136 218.00 3786.00 10,174.00 Grades K-4th This week my prayers of special intention were for: Every single person; My family; My mom; Daddy; My grandparents and veterans. This is how I used my time and talent for others during the past week: I was helpful and good; I helped my sister; I vacuumed the house; I shared a meatball with daddy. Grades 5th 12th This week my prayers of special intention were for: The people that are protesting; My brother, First Sergeant, Adam, all souls, Dad and Brianna; My mom; Where I should go to high school. This is how I used my time and talent for others during the past week: I got branches and wood for the fire; I served and hosted 400 veterans and comforted a friend; I try to be my best in school. Faith Direct: A convenient, secure alternative to envelopes! Sign up with egiving through Faith Direct. Your automatic contributions will save time for both you and our staff. To enroll, please visit Faith Direct s website www.faithdirect.net and use our parish code FL652. You may also fill out and mail a form, available in the parish office. Read the manual! Guest speaker and parishioner Bernie Graleski, recently shared with our Confirmandi how the Bible is their Owner s Manual for life. The Created for Greatness program is open to all students in 7th grade during the 2016-17 school year. Created for Greatness is based on St. John Paul II s Wednesday audiences during his early papacy, which are commonly referred to as the Theology of the Body. Topics covered are: Who Am I? Discovering My True Identity Story: God s Plan, Human Sin, Jesus Love Me, Myself, and I: Body and Soul How should I Act? Sex, Love and Chastity To Use or Not to Use? That is the Question Vocation: God s Call, My Response Hope and Future: Daily Living Out the Language of the Body Our The program will be held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m., including a Parent Program, Family Dinner and Youth Presentation beginning at 5:15 p.m. The program is being offered at the following parishes: Nov. 12: Most Holy Redeemer (Jacksonville) Jan. 28: St. Madeleine (High Springs) Feb. 25: Christ the King (Jacksonville) Your child may attend the program at the parish of their choice. Complete registration form found online at www. dosaformation.org, under Registration, or at http://www.dosafl.com/cfgresources/.
Page 6 November 20, 2016 Youth Wednesday is Youth Night Join us Wed. Nov. 23 At our youth nights, we not only play games, (which are planned around a theme) read scripture, pray, enjoy a Christian song of the week; we also build relationships with and for our youth, as well as send the young church forth with a challenge of the week. EDGE (Grades 5 and 6) 5:45-6:45 PM Rooney Hall SPIRIT/Cocoa House (Grades 7 and 8) 7:30-8:45PM Rooney Hall COFFEEHOUSE (GRADES 9-12) 7:30-8:45PM YOUTH Room SCY (GRADES 9-12) 7:30-8:45PM Rooney Hall St Catherine s Youth Upcoming Events Brunch With Santa December Jewelry Sales Dates to be announced check next weeks bulletin! 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! St. Augustine Friday Nov. 18 7:30 p.m. Lewis Auditorium Flagler College 14 Granada St. St. Augustine FL 32084 Jacksonville Sat. Nov. 19 6:30 p.m. University Center University of North Florida 12000 Alumni Rd. Jacksonville FL 32224 REGISTER NOW FOR National Catholic Youth Conference: CALLED Indianapolis, Indiana If you will be in high school in the fall of 2017, you can attend! At NCYC you will gather with at least 25,000 Catholic teens from all over the country to learn more about your Catholic Faith as well as experience it in many different ways. For more information, contact Cheri at 264-0577 Registration is NOW OPEN Please visit our YOUTH WEBSITE http://stcatsyouth.wix.com/stcatsyouth And Follow us on Instagram, Snap Chat or Twitter: Stcatsyouth orjoin our FACEBOOK Group Young Adults Who s Your Hero? All men discerning the priesthood are invited to the Bishop s Discernment Evening November 21, 2016 Assumption Church Mass at 5:30 followed by Dinner and Discussion For information and to RSVP contact the Office of Vocations at vocations@dosafl.com
November 20, 2016 Social Ministry Season of Giving Nov. 15 30 Knights of Columbus Food Drive: to benefit needy of our community Nov. 19 Giving Tree begins Dec. 1 One Warm Coat Drive: It's that time of year! You pull out coats and jackets for the cool weather that will soon arrive and you have more than you need! But there are so many people right in our area that will need a coat or jacket this winter and cannot get one. Our parish has been wonderful for at least the past 8 years in helping to collect coats that are given directly to people in our area. We have collected and shared over 5000 coats! There will be a box in the vestibule for you to drop off clean usable coats and jackets of all sizes and we will distribute them as needed. Thank you in advance for your help with this project, if you have any questions you can call Jennifer Tate 278-0098 Sulzbacher Collection: We are collecting soaps, shampoos, toothbrushes and toothpaste for the Sulzbacher Stockings Knights of Columbus Food Drive: Christmas Baskets Dec. 5, 6: Giving Tree: presents are due back! St. Vincent depaul November 20: Feast of Christ the King Today as we celebrate Christ the King, may we open the door of our heart so wide that we may listen to the voice of Jesus calling us to help build his kingdom here on earth. Donations of canned goods needed! To stock our small food pantry. Please bring donations to the parish office. 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 donations to the parish office Page 7 GIVING TREE: HERE S HOW IT WORKS! 1) White Envelopes: Donate Cash or Check. Make checks payable to St. Catherine 2) Red And Green Ornaments: For area families in need; request will be for clothing or sneakers or a toy; limit $30.00 or less. 3) Gold Ornaments: These are for a.) grocery gift cards (no dollar limit) or b.) an age appropriate gift for Foster children or other agency who make sure each needy child receives a gift at Christmas. We Only Have Two Weeks! PLEASE RETURN ALL MONETARY DONATIONS, GIFTS AND GIFT CARDS WITH ORNAMENTS ATTACHED, ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 4. Checks, Cash, Gift Cards: Place in offertory basket or take to Administration Office. Wrapped Gifts: place under trees in Narthex. Thanks to you our Outreach Fund was able to truly put our faith into action! The month of October we supported: The Clothes Closet our local food pantry. The Way Free Medical Clinic. The Clay County Soup Kitchen Ministry of the month: Haiti Mission Father Mersone donation to rebuild Blessed are the Merciful for they will be shown Mercy Matthew 5:7 We still need large cans of fruit and green beans for the Sulzbacher Center!
Page 8 Hispanic Ministry NUESTRO SENOR JESUCRISTO, REY DEL UNIVERSO Reunión de la Comisión Hispana Lunes, 21 de noviembre, a las 7 de la noche en el Salón Galilee del Centro de Formación. Todos estamos invitados. Misa de Acción de Gracias Todos estamos invitados a participar en la misa de Acción de Gracias este jueves a las 10 de la mañana. Clases de bautismo La última clase del año 2016 será el domingo 4 de diciembre a las 2:30pm en el Salón Galilee del Centro de Formación. Para mayor información, comunicarse con Martha Velazquez al 904-272-2908. Corona de Adviento November 20, 2016 Knights of Columbus Hope Carved in Olivewood Entitled Hope Carved in Olivewood the Knights of Columbus have launched a massive campaign to distribute olivewood Solidarity Crosses for donations of $10. Over a million has been raised for Christians in the Middle East who are being persecuted, slaughtered, and otherwise removed from their homeland. The crosses are handmade in Bethlehem by 192 artisans in 52 workshops. Well over 100,000 have been produced. Your council, 7399, will be visible around campus and after Masses to offer the opportunity to have one of these crosses and participate in Christian Solidarity in the heart of the Holy Land and translate charity into reality. LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR Nov 26-27 Como en años pasados, durante Adviento, una familia prenderá una vela al comienzo de la misa dominical. Familias interesadas favor de hablar con Ana Nogueras después de la misa. Visita del Niñito Jesús a los hogares Si desea recibir al Niñito Jesús en su hogar favor de anotarse después de la misa o comunicarse con Martha Velazquez al 904-272-2908. SAT. 5 PM Priest: Fr. Ignatius; Altar Server: D. Kraus, R. Alon-Alon, A. Hanson; Reader: J. Hildebrand, L. Hodges; EMHC: J. Ford, V. Avena, M. Catindig, S. Galloway, S. Moorehead, R. Kerschen, T. Avena, W. Kraus, M. Anastas, N. Wetherbee, M. Briggs. SUN. 8 AM Priest: Fr. Tony; Altar Server: H. Castillo, C. Castillo, J. Arnwine; Reader: M. Conroy, C. Loring; EMHC: K. Haeussner, J. Cassidy, L. Hall, J. Skulsky, D. Hall, M. Ott, L. Skulsky, B. Schaefer, M. Smith, B. Mayette, R. Glynn. SUN. 10 AM Priest: Fr. Ignatius; Altar Server: A. Dulke, L. Higginbotham, S. Higginbotham, II; Reader: S. Higginbotham, H. Parker; EMHC: R. Gillett, A. Kerins, L. Thomas, C. Santiago, J. Diebold, J. Jernigan, C. Bruns, J. Tappe, D. Graleski, G. Harris. SUN. 12:00 PM Priest: Fr. Tony; Altar Server: B. Shipley, E. Shipley, D. Luman; Reader: R. Shipley, F. Sicignano; EMHC: V. Lorbis, B. Morin, F. Azer, K. Tureski, K. Downing, R. O Sullivan, J. McClellan, L. Soberano, C. Almojera, C. Forster, M. Ocasio, M. Mullin. SUN. 5 PM Priest: Fr. William; Altar Server: A. Walker, I. Leon, J. Gonzalez; Reader: I. Ehrman, G. Murillo; EMHC: A. Murillo, L. Morales, M. Amy, M. Galeano, T. Muldrew, M. Vazquez. ACTIVIDADES DURANTE ADVIENTO 2016 Novena Guadalupana/jardín Mariano Diciembre 3-11, 7 de la noche Misa Vigilia Inmaculada Concepción Miércoles, Diciembre 7, 7 de la noche Misa Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Lunes, diciembre 12, 7 de la noche Misa de Medianoche Sábado, diciembre 24 NO habrá Misa en español el domingo 25 Music Ministry Choir Practice All at 7 p.m. in the Church Nov. 22 All Choirs No rehearsals between Nov. 30 Noon choir Dec. 1 5 pm/10 am Choir Christmas and New Years. Dec. 14 Noon Choir Thank you for your Dec. 15 5pm/10am Choir Dec. 21 Noon Choir commitment Dec 22 5pm/10am Choir and dedication! Hispanic Choir meets on Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 in the Choir Room, Rooney Hall
November 20, 2016 Page 9 Due to deadlines, schedule is subject to change. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21 9:00am Senior Exercise Group - Rooney Hall TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 7:00pm Boy Scouts Meeting - Rooney Hall WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 9:00am Senior Exercise Group - Rooney Hall 9:30am Handicraft Group - Haut Hall THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 10:00am Thanksgiving Day Mass Business Office Closed FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Business Office Closed Formation Rooms This Week Sunday, November 20 NO Religious Education Classes Monday, November 21 6:30pm Cub Scouts, Jerusalem & Ephesus Rooms 6:30pm Men s CRHP, Sinai Room 7:30pm Contemplative Prayer, Moses Room Tuesday, November 22 10:00am Church in Pentateuch, Moses Room NO Religious Education Classes 7:30pm Hispanic Charismatic, Moses Room Wednesday, November 23 10:00am ESL, Galilee Room 10:30am Divine Will, Moses Room NO Religious Education Classes NO Religious Education Classes 7:30pm Legion of Mary, Moses Room 7:30pm RICA, Galilee Room 7:30pm Hispanic Kerygma, Emmaus Room Thursday, November 24 Happy Thanksgiving! Parish Neighborhood Communities St. Andrew The St. Andrew community will celebrate their Feast Day on Monday, Nov. 28 at the home of Brian and Judy Hepburn, 2194 Glenco Dr. Call 904-264-8612 or email bfhdogs@bellsouth.net for more information. St. John The St. John community will celebrate the feast day of St. John with a Mass on Monday, Dec. 5, at 7pm, with Fr. Ignatius. We will receive the traveling chalice for vocations the weekend of Dec. 4 (Mass to be determined). Contact Rubi Olis 278-0735 reksaco@bellsouth.net if you would like to take a turn hosting the chalice at your home or for any questions. The neighborhood Christmas trees will be decorated Dec. 17-18. Please send your email address to Rubi so you may be apprised of the schedule and decorating needs. Thank You! Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Dinner for the Homeless, from those who set up and cooked, greeted and served to those who contributed toiletries, gift bags, and monetary donations. The volunteer response was heartwarming and overwhelming. It was a great experience and we hope to include more volunteers and guests in the future! Thank you Faithful Adorers This Sunday, The Feast of Christ the King, is the 13th Anniversary of the beginning of Perpetual Adoration at St. Catherine, a great blessing to our parish. Today we give thanks to all our faithful Adorers, whose commitment and dedication to the Lord, in the Blessed Sacrament, is what makes this possible.