Welcome to St. Catherine Catholic Church 820 Hickory Street, Sebring, FL 33870 Parish Office/Mailing 882 Bay St., Sebring, FL 33870 Tel: 863-385-0049 Fax: 863-385-5169 Tel: 863-385-6762 (Spanish) Web: www.stcathe.com E-mail: office@stcathe.com Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-1:30 PM Holy Family Youth Center 900 US Hwy. 27 N., Sebring, Florida School Office/Mailing Principal: Dr. Anna V. Adam 747 S. Franklin St., Sebring, FL 33870 Tel: 863-385-7300 Fax: 863-385-7310 E-mail: school@stcathe.com Monday-Friday 9 AM-1 PM CLERGY Pastor Very Reverend José González, V.F. frjose@stcathe.com or 863-385-0049 Parochial Vicar Reverend Victor Caviedes 863-385-3993 Assisting Priest (Ret.) Reverend J. Peter Sheehan Deacons Reverend Mr. James R. McGarry Reverend Mr. Max M. Sévère SCHEDULE Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday 4:00 PM (Vigil) Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM 12 Noon (Spanish), 2:00 PM (French 2nd Sunday), 5:00 PM (Family Mass) Daily Mass Monday Friday 8 AM, 12 Noon Saturday at 9 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation First Friday 7:15 AM to 7:45 AM Saturday 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Fourth Sunday of Advent Behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins." - Mt 1:20-21 CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE Tuesday December 24th Christmas Eve 4:00 PM and 9:00 PM Wednesday December 25th Christmas Day 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM (12 noon Spanish)
December 22, 2013 St. Catherine Parish Page 2 Pope Francis: 'Person of the Year' 2013-12-11 (Vatican Radio ) Pope Francis has been named Time Magazine's Person of the Year for 2013. He is the third Roman Pontiff to receive this honour after John XXIII in 1962 and John Paul II in 1994. The Head of the Holy See s Press Office, Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, issued the following statement: The decision didn t come as a surprise given the great resonance and attention surrounding the election of Pope Francis right from the start of the new pontificate. The fact that one of the most prestigious awards to be attributed by the international press should go to someone who promotes spiritual, religious and moral values as well as call for peace and greater justice in an incisive manner is a positive sign. As for the Pope himself, he s not someone who seeks fame and success, because he has put his life at the service of announcing the Gospel of the love of God for mankind. It is pleasing to the Pope that this service should appeal and give hope to women and men. And if this choice of Person of the Year should mean that many people have understood this message - at least implicitly - the Pope is really happy about this." MARY, MOTHER OF GOD Holyday of obligation MASS SCHEDULE Tuesday December 31 New Years Eve 4:00 PM The priests, deacons, principal and staff of St. Catherine wish you Wednesday January 1st New Years Day 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM (12 Noon Spanish) The Parish office will close on Tuesday December, 24 and Wednesday December, 25. Will re-open on Thursday December, 27. CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE For your generosity in giving from the heart to meet the needs of many needy children in our community. Your kindness has made many children this Christmas a time of joy, love and smiles. May God bless all of you who donated gift cards to the poor and needy families of our community. FILIPINO NEW YEAR CELEBRATION The Filipino community will host a New Years Eve celebration. We invite you to join us Sunday December 29 at 7:00 PM in the Parish Hall. Please bring a dish to share. If you are interested in being a part of the program or sharing your talent, please contact Ammi Acosta at 863-835-0330 or ammiritaacosta@yahoo.com.
December 22, 2013 St. Catherine Parish Page 3 PARISH EVENTS Council of Catholic Women (CCW) All the women are invited to join us for Sunday, January 5th to meet in the Parish Hall at 1:00 PM. Join us for open discussion as women of faith and how we can express that faith in our family, church and community life. For information, contact DeeDee Bedard at (863) 273-0539. Bunco Party Sponsored by CCW The Council of Catholic Women is hosting a Bunco party on January 7 from 6 PM to 8 PM in the Parish Hall Room 15. Everyone is invited to come and bring a friend! Cost is $5.00 and covers a lot of fun! Spaghetti Dinner Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Join us Saturday, January 11 in the Parish Hall for Spaghetti Dinner served from 4:30-6:15 PM. Meal consists of spaghetti with meat sauce, meatballs, bread stick, salad, desert, tea/ coffee and complimentary wine. Price is $9 for adults; $4 for children. Ladies Book Club Our next meeting will be Tuesday January 14 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM in the Parish Hall Room 15 (enter from the back of the building). We invite you and your friend or friends to join us and share insights, comments and laughter. The book is The Burgess Boys by Elizabeth Strout. Contact Judy Paddock at 658-0134 or email judypaddock@gmail.com. MASS SCHEDULE ADDITION Saturday Vigil Masses Starting Saturday January 11 there will be 3:30 PM and 5:00 PM Vigil Masses. ADULT FAITH FORMATION Adult Education Parents with children in faith formation and all other adults of St. Catherine Parish are invited to adult sessions n the Parish Hall on Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 PM. Sessions will include time for study, discussion, questions, and answers reflecting the Scripture and Tradition. There will be no classes Wednesday Dec 25 and Wednesday January 1st. Gospel of John Bible Study Every Thursday the Bible Study of the Gospel of John. Classes meet in room 15 and are facilitated by Dr. Albert Bajohr. You may register by calling the Parish Office at (863) 385-0049. New members are always welcome! There will be no classes Thursday Dec 26 and Thursday January 2. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults RCIA sessions are Thursdays from 7 to 9 PM. For more information or to register, contact Bill or Sandy Manint, (863) 382-2222 or wmanint@hotmail.com. There will be no sessions Thursday Dec 26 and Thursday January 2. VOLUNTEER FOR 2014 Volunteering is about giving your time to a good cause. You don't get paid, but you do get the chance to use your talents, develop new skills, and experience the pleasure that comes from making a real difference to other people's lives, as well as your own. No matter how busy you are, there will be something that you can do. At St. Catherine Church there are many opportunities and ways to volunteer. If your not sure what you can do, or where to start, just come in or call Grace Munoz at the Parish Office 863-385-0049. Hope to see you soon around the church!
December 22, 2013 St. Catherine Parish Page 4 ST. CATHERINE CATHOLIC SCHOOL School Christmas Break December 23 until January 3 FIRST ANNUAL ST. CATHERINE SCHOOL GOLF TOURNAMENT St. Catherine School will have their First Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, February 15, 2014, beginning at 8:30 AM shotgun at Highlands Ridge North. We are looking to put together a golf committee. For information call (863) 385-7300. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Jim s Auto Salvage will recycle soda cans, car batteries, cars, copper, aluminum, and insulated copper. St. Catherine School will receive a check for the recycle you bring in. Be sure to let them know that our customer number is 6216. You can drop off recycled items at Jim s Auto Salvage, 3900 Cemetery Rd., Sebring, FL 33870. Team-50 supports St. Catherine Catholic School by pledging to donate at least $50.00 each month. Please mark below how you choose to make your payments and complete the information below: $50 monthly $100 bi-monthly $150/quarterly $300/semi-annually credit/ debit card payment Name Phone Number Address City, State YOUTH MINISTRY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONFIRMATION This year s theme is Ephesians 6:13-17 put on the full armor of God. Teens who have already been confirmed can be part of the leadership team. For more information, please contact Jennifer Castelli at (863) 443-2478. There will be no class Sunday December 29 and Sunday January 5. EDGE All youth in grades 6, 7, meets every Wednesdays from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Holy Family Youth Center. For information, please contact Anthony Fontanes at (863) 214-0421. There will be no classes Wednesday Dec 25 and Wednesday January 2. LIFETEEN LifeTeen is for all youth in high school. LifeTeen meets every Sunday from 2:30 to 4:30 PM at the Holy Family Youth Center. Come ready to share, learn and have a faithful experience. For more information, please contact Anthony Fontanes at (863) 214-0421.LifeTeen will not be meeting Sunday December 29 and Sunday January 5. There will be no classes on December 25, 2013 and January 1, 2014. If you have any questions, please call Grace at the Parish Office, (863) 385-0049.
December 22, 2013 St. Catherine Parish Page 5 SACRAMENTS ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please contact the Parish Office and we will visit the home, hospital or care facility. BAPTISM Make an appointment 3 months prior to the Baptism. Parents and godparents must attend a Baptismal Preparation Class. MARRIAGE Arrange the Sacrament of Marriage 6 months before. For the date of the next Marriage Preparation class, call Carmen at 385-0049. RECONCILIATION This sacrament is available in the church on first Fridays at 7:15 AM, Saturdays 3:00 to 3:45 PM, or by appointment with a priest. OTHER LITURGY ADORATION AND BENEDICTION Adoration and Benediction is in the Church after the 8 AM Mass on First Friday. FUNERALS Funeral arrangements are initiated through the funeral homes who contact St. Catherine. Remember us in your Memorial designations. HOLY HOUR Holy Hour is Tuesdays in the Chapel from 8:30 to 9:30 AM. Call Deacon Max or Gladys Sévère at (863) 382-9402. SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK Monday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24, Lk 1:57-66 Tuesday: Is 62:1-5, Sal 89, Acts 13:16-17, 22-25, Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25 Wednesday: Is 52:7-10, Sal 98, Heb 1:1-6, Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14 Thursday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59,Mt 10:17-22 Friday: 1 Jn 1:1-4, Jn 20:1a and 2-8 Saturday: 1 Jn 1:5--2:2, Mt 2:13-18 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14, 128, Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-1,Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 MASS INTENTIONS Mass Intention Forms are available at the Parish Office or online, at www.stcathe.com. Return Mass Intention forms at Parish Office or drop it in the weekend collection. The usual donation is $10. Please specify whether the person is living or deceased. Mass Intentions must be made a minimum of 10 days prior to the date of the intention. MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY December 21st 9:00 AM For all traveling during Christmas Fr. Jose Gonzalez 4:00 PM Frank & Yvonne Glonchak 45th Wedding Anniversary CHARLES & CATHARINE RITCHEY Jack & Madonna Williams CAROL HIGHT Husband Michael SUNDAY December 22nd 8:00 AM DORA PEREIRA Hugo Pereira DEBORAH BROWN Trish Broksch IRENE BRANNEN Michael & Brenda Brannen 10:00 AM CURTIS STAHL Magdalen Stahl, Jerry & JoMarie Grinkiewicz SUSAN STEVENS Raymond Stevens 5:00 PM Living and deceased members of St Catherine Fr. Jose Gonzalez MONDAY December 23rd 8:00 AM For all traveling Fr. Jose 12:00 Noon TIMOTHY TIMKO Patricia Timko JOSEPH SETTANO Trudy Settano TUESDAY December 24th 8:00 AM For all families of the St. Catherine Fr. Jose 12:00 Noon For peace in our hearts Fr. Jose 4:00 PM Living and deceased members of St Catherine Fr. Jose 9:00 PM Living and deceased members of St Catherine Fr. Jose WEDNESDAY December 25th 8:00 AM Living and deceased members of St Catherine Fr. Jose 10:00 AM Living and deceased members of St Catherine Fr. Jose THURSDAY December 26th 8:00 AM For all priests and deacons of St. Catherine Fr. Jose 12:00 Noon MARY BABIK Sons Bob & Louis FRIDAY December 27th 8:00 AM For all employees of St. Catherine Fr. Jose 12:00 Noon ROBERT LAVELY Bother, George Lavely JACK LACENSKI Dottie Wanish SATURDAY December 28th 9:00 AM For our Pope Francis Fr. Jose 4:00 PM NICK RUSSELL Phillip & Katty Drwila ARTHUR & MARIE ANGE LEVESQUET Daughter Ghisleine PAUL & JOSEPHINE GRECH Regina Testa SUNDAY December 29th 8:00 AM DORA PEREIRA Hugo Pereira WAYNE THEOBALD Bob & Betsie Cargile MARIA DE BRAVO Maria Von Drewitz 10:00 AM Living and deceased members of St Catherine Fr. Jose 5:00 PM For the children and youth of St. Catherine Fr. Jose
December 22, 2013 St. Catherine Parish Page 6 Office Hours: The usual Parish Office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The Parish Office telephone number is (863) 385-0049. We also have a Portable Office in the Gift Shop, where you can place your Mass Intentions on the weekends. Update your Parish Record: Please fill out the Parish Registration or Update Form at the bottom of this page to update your contact information. Thank you for keeping us updated and informed! Bulletin Deadline: The bulletin deadline is Thursdays (10 days before the intended bulletin comes out) at 3:00 PM. Please e-mail all bulletin articles to bulletin@stcathe.com, with a CC to ivette@stcathe.com. Articles for the bulletin of January 5th are due by Tuesday, December 24th at 12 Noon. BOOKKEEPER S CORNER SECOND COLLECTIONS Today: School Support December 25th: Christmas Offering Next Weekend: Youth Ministry COLLECTION TOTALS Due to early holiday bulletin deadlines, we will announce our collection totals in the upcoming bulletin. CATHOLIC FAITH APPEAL Our CFA assessment for 2013 is $72,000. With your generosity, we have raised $150,065.53 so far and are at 208.42% of our goal! Please make all checks payable to the Catholic Faith Appeal. Thank you for your support to St. Catherine s and the CFA. FLOCKNOTE FlockNote is a reliable system that organizes communication within many ministries. FlockNote is simple, friendly and effective! Sign-up is easy and free! Just follow these few steps to register: Go to FlockNote.com Click on "Register" Enter your basic information Click "browse" to browse the networks In the browsing bar, type in "St. Catherine" Click on the "St. Catherine of Sebring, FL" link You can subscribe to lists! If you have questions, contact the Parish Office at (863) 385-0049. PARISH REGISTRATION OR UPDATE PARISH OFFICE Name: Address: City and ZIP: Telephone: E-mail: PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY: New Registration:( ) Moving Out of the Parish:( ) Update Info:( ) Need Contribution Envelopes:( ) PARISH GIFT SHOP Christmas at the Gift Shop We are ready for that beautiful season of Christ s birth. Come in to see our large assortment of Christmas items. We have wreaths, cards, ornaments, books, and much more. Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday: By Appointment Saturday: 3:30-5:30 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM 1:30 PM Schedule appointments: Millie at (863) 385-0049. Gift certificates are available. PledgeConnect s services assist with regular giving. PledgeConnect was created for faith-based organizations to systemize lives and eliminate repetitive tasks. PledgeConnect s services respond to individual requests. PledgeConnect supports direct bank transfers from major credit cards and checking accounts. Donations may be one-time, automatic at regular PLEDGE CONNECT intervals set at your desire, or intermittent. Alterations can be made to the account, amount and contact information at any time. To join PledgeConnect, fill out an enrollment form at the Parish Office or website, stcathe.com. For more information, call the Parish Office at (863) 385-0049. WELCOME TO OUR CONGREGATION We invite you to register with us. Also, if you have changed any of your contact information, please fill out this form. Register or update your information in a few easy steps! To register or update your information: Visit the Parish Office during open hours Mail the Parish Registration or Update Form to the Parish Office Drop the Parish Registration or Update Form into the weekend collection basket Register online at www.stcathe.com Thank you for helping keep our records updated!
December 22, 2013 St. Catherine Parish Page 7 MINISTRIES AND ORGANIZATIONS AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS Troop FL 1923 is a Christ-centered, non-profit scouting organization building women of integrity while offering a wholesome character and leadership development ministry for girls. Please e-mail margie@advancedairsebring.com or peppers@strato.net. BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY We provide consolation, spiritual support and offer assistance with Funeral Masses and services to those who experience the death of a loved one. Contact Sharon LaPenna: (231) 301-3000 or sslapenna@gmail.com. Choir Rehearsals Choir rehearsals are Wednesdays at 6:30 PM in the Church. New members are always welcome. We sing at the 10 AM Mass on Sundays and Holy Days. COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN All women of the Parish are invited to our monthly meeting every 1st Sunday of the month in the Parish Hall at 1:00 PM. For more information, contact DeeDee Berdard at 863-273-0539. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS This is a men s association dedicated to serve God. We meet the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 PM at the Holy Family Youth Center. For information, contact Larry Pierce at (863) 273-1769. LADIES BOOK CLUB Meets the second Tuesday of the month from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM in the Parish Hall, Room 15 (enter from the back of the building). Contact is Judy Paddock at 658-0134 or judypaddock@gmail.com. LEGION OF MARY Meetings are Wednesdays at 9 AM in Parish Hall, Room 17. For information contact Mary Ann Buckley at (863) 385-1386. MINISTERS TO THE HOMEBOUND Eucharistic Ministers take the Eucharist to those who are unable to come to church. Contact Bob or Carol Ushka at (863) 385-8301. PRAYER BLANKET MINISTRY W e invite you to pray while sewing blankets and bring them to the church to be blessed. Prayer blankets are available to anyone in need. Call DeeDee Bedard, (863) 273-0539 if you want to help or need a prayer blanket. SEASONS OF HOPE A Christ-centered support group for the bereaved meet every other Sunday. For information: JoMarie Grinkiewicz (863) 414-1119 or jo-marie712@live.com. TAI-CHI Meetings are every Tuesday 9-10 AM in the Parish Hall. All are welcome to join us. For more information, call Ray at (863) 385-7578. MINISTRY & ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY Pastor: Very Reverend José González, V.F..385-0049 Parochial Vicar: Reverend Victor Caviedes......385-3993 Asst Priest: Reverend J. Peter Sheehan (Ret.) Deacon: Rev. Mr. James R. McGarry... 368-1170 Deacon: Rev. Mr. Max M. Sévère.382-9402 Arts and Environment: DeeDee Bedard... 273-0539 Altar Servers: Margie Gourley..385-6610 Bereavement: Sharon LaPenna.....(231) 301-3000 CCW: DeeDee Bedard... 273-0539 LifeTeen/Edge: Anthony Fontanes..381-9833 Knights of Columbus: Larry Pierce.273-1769 Legion of Mary: Mary Ann Buckley.385-1386 Liturgical Ministries: Diane Sochacki.382-6638 Ministry to the Sick: Bob & Carol Ushka... 385-8301 Music Ministry: Rob Gillmore...414-1843 Parish Nurse: Peggy Pierce... 273-9007 Prayer Chain: Stephanie Ennis... 273-5934 RCIA: Bill & Sandy Manint...382-2222 Religious Education K-5: Grace Munoz.....385-0049 Respect Life: Marge Rafferty.214-3312 Seasons of Hope: JoMarie Grinkiewicz...414-1119 Ushers: Mike Flood.471-6381 ST. CATHERINE NAME TAGS Help us to become better acquainted by wearing a St. Catherine s nametag! When your nametag arrives, it will be available in the Church Vestibule. For more information, please call Mike Flood at (863) 471-6381. Name (please print): Previous Location or City/State of Origin: Nametags come with either a magnet or a pin, please specify which you prefer: Pin Magnet Please fill out this form, cut it out and submit it with $8. Forms may be returned to the Parish Office or dropped in the weekend collection.