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Lantana, Florida
July 5, 2015
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
July 5, 2015
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Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
My grace is sufficient to you,
for power is made perfect in weakness.
— 2 Corinthians 12:9
FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST
Mark's Gospel account today is built on a double astonishment or amazement: the neighbors
and family of Jesus are astonished that he taught in the synagogue with wisdom and worked
powerful signs. Jesus, in turn, is amazed that they have no faith in him because they know his
origins, not because of any fault with his teaching or ministry. As with many of Mark's passages, we get a rather intimate glimpse here of the human part of Jesus' two-fold nature. To reinforce his point, Mark tells of Jesus' return to his native place, and further points out that he is in
the midst of his own family members there. From the very people he expected the most, Jesus
received the least. In the day of the Gospel's writing, Mark was attempting to illustrate a lesson
to the house of Israel: the God of the covenant expected the greatest faith from the house of
Israel, but often received the least. This is a good source for reflection on our part, we who are
Jesus' followers today. For the wisdom of Christ to continue and for our lives to be seen as
signs of his power, he must expect and be able to find great faith among us. Will he? Can he?
Does he? Or is he, once again, amazed by its absence?
Copyright© J. S. Paluch Co.
PASTOR
Rev. Kevin C. Nelson
PAROCHIAL VICAR
Rev. Giuseppe Savaia
DEACONS
Deacon Steven Dove
Deacon Michael R. Prestera, Jr.
SECRETARY - Prudence Endler
RECEPTIONIST - Leonita O. Jempty
FAITH FORMATION - Carmen West
MUSIC MINISTRY - Carol Nicholls
MAINTENANCE - Abe Betances and
Deana Ortiz
SACRISTANS
Sr. Mary Therese Napolitan, OP
Tedy Charles
SCHEDULE
Daily Masses Monday thru Friday
7:30 AM , 9:00 AM
First Friday 7:30pm
Saturday Masses
9:00AM with BVM Novena
4:00 PM Vigil Mass
7:00 PM -Polish Mass
Sunday Masses
7:30 AM; 9:00 AM;
10:30 AM & 12:00 Noon
Latin Mass - Sunday, 2:00PM
Vietnamese Mass - 4:30PM
ADORATION
Thursdays in the Chapel
9:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Ministry of Lectors…………………….Fr. Giuseppe Savaia
Extraordinary Ministers of
Holy Communion….Sr. Mary Therese Napolitan, OP
Ministry of Altar Servers……….Theresa & Matthew Becker
Baptism: Child & Adult………………………Carmen West
Ministry of Music (Choir)…………………...Carol Nicholls
Ministry of Hospitality………………………..John Archambo
Legion of Mary……………………………… . .Meg Guertin
Council of Catholic Women………….Barbara McDonough
Greeting Ministry……………………Chris & Kamila Fiore
Will resume next
Sunday, July 12th at 2:00pm
For more information,
visit www.pblatinmass.com
CONFESSIONS: (Church)
Saturday - 10:30 AM & 2:30 PM
Location:
1000 Lantana Road,
Lantana, FL 33462
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 3978
Lantana, FL 33465
Parish Phone: (561)585-5970
Parish Fax:
(561)585-8482
E-mail: hspiritlantana@gmail.com
Parish Web Site
HOLYSPIRITLANTANA.COM
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday thru Friday
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
(Office located to the right
in the Church Vestibule)
Annulment Advocate……………………..Bette Hickey
Youth & Men’s Group………………….Tom Jordan
Couples for Christ………………Sam & Nancy Jutba
Paraclete Shoppe…………………………...Maria Silva
St. Vincent de Paul………………………..Shirley Herd
Substance Abuse Ministry…………Jack (358-9805)
Knights of Columbus…………………...Paul Turner
Media (Movie)…..Dr. Diane Clarke & Pamela Pierre
Parish Nursing Ministry………….Trish Weaver, RN
Sandwich (Homeless) Ministry……..Leonita Jempty
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CATECHISTS NEEDED
Our parish Faith Formation Program will
begin on Tuesday, 9/8/2015, and end on May
25th, 2016. Catechists (teachers) are needed
for various grades on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. If God has been calling your name and
you are not sure what to do and you can commit to the 32 week program of instructing our
parish children in the Catholic faith, then WE
HAVE A PLACE JUST FOR YOU!
Fingerprinting & background screening will
be done through the Diocese and a Protecting
God’s Children Workshop is mandatory.
Please call Carmen West (Director of Religious Education) in the parish office at
561.585.5970 to obtain more information.
Faith Formation is more than a subject to be
taught— It is an invitation to a way of life!
DONATIONS NEEDED FOR OUR
PARISH SANDWICH MINISTRY
FOR THE HOMELESS.
Items needed: Loaf of Bread, Ham &
Cheese, individually packaged juice,
chips and cookies, bag of small apples,
bananas or oranges, sandwich bags &
brown paper bags. Please bring any of the above
items to the parish office during office hours.
OFFICE OF THE BISHOP
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
When natural disasters occur around the world, like the recent
earthquake in Nepal, the Catholic Church is quick to respond with food,
shelter and other humanitarian supplies. Through the efforts of Catholic
Relief Services (CRS), the official international humanitarian agency of the
Catholic Church, we are able to quickly assist those most in need.
The CRS Collection, taken annually in July, funds six Catholic
agencies that serve men, women and children of every ethnic and religious
affiliation around the world. CRS helps us to see Christ in every person and
to serve them out of love for Christ. Whether combating human trafficking,
educating poor children, assisting with refugees fleeing civil conflict or constructing wells for drinking water, CRS seeks only to love and serve Christ.
Each time CRS is able to assist someone in need, you are there
because of your prayerful and financial support. Thank you for the many
ways you have served Christ around the world through your generous support of Catholic Relief Services. Next weekend, on July 11 and 12, our parishes will conduct a special collection for Catholic Relief Services (CRS).
Your contribution will assist CRS in its continued work in Nepal as well as
throughout the world. With gratitude for your continued generosity and every prayerful wish, I am Sincerely yours in Christ
Attention!
All adults are invited to join the
Holy Spirit Men’s Group
as Deacon Steve Dove presents,
“Introduction to Theology of the Body”.
When: Beginning Saturday, July 11th
for 8 consecutive Saturdays --finishing on Saturday, August 29th.
Time: 7:15am until 8:45am
Where: All Saints Hall - West Wing
A donation of about $20 is requested to cover the cost of
the workbook.
To register, or for more information; call or text
Tom Jordan at (561) 568-7761
“People were created to be
loved. Things are created to be
used. The reason the world is in
such chaos is because Things are
being loved and people are being
used.” – Jason Everett
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Saturday, June 20th - Farewell Reception for Father Tom Lafrenier. Thank you to the different ministries who
help organized the farewell gathering. Thank you, Mike Miller for the photos.
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TUESDAY
LEGION OF MARY MEETING - 9:30am after morning Mass, east wing, All Saints Hall.
WEDNESDAY
KNITTING-CROCHET GUILD - 11:00am to 1:00pm,
Angelus Room, church building.
THURSDAY
EXPOSITION OF
THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
On Thursdays, immediately after the 9:00AM
Mass until 7:00pm in the chapel. Join us for the
Angelus at 11:50am followed by the Rosary and
the Litany of the Blessed Sacrament which will
be prayed at 12:00noon. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy takes
place at 3:00pm and 6:45pm.
CHOIR REHEARSAL - 7:30pm, Angelus Room.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - 10:00am to 11:30am
(Step Meeting) & 7:00pm Open Meeting, All Saints Hall.
SATURDAY
MEN’S GROUP MEETING - 7:15am-8:45am,
east
wing, All Saints Hall.
LITURGY OF THE HOURS - 8:30am, before Mass.
NOVENA TO THE B.V.M. - after morning Mass.
FOOD ADDICT ANONYMOUS MEETING 10:00am to 11:00am, Jerusalem Room, church building.
DIVINE WILL PRAYER - 3:00pm-5:00pm, Jerusalem
Room, church building.
YOUTH GROUP MEETING - 7:15pm to 8:45pm, east
wing, All Saints Hall.
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Are you a Baptized Christian but not Catholic
and want to receive Eucharist?
Are you a Baptized Catholic but have not completed your Sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation?
Are you interested in becoming Catholic and
want to know more about the church's teachings?
Have you been coming with your Catholic
Spouse for 30-40 years and have questions about
the Church that they cannot answer for you?
Do you know someone who will benefit from an
Invitation to learn more about the Catholic faith?
The RCIA Team of Holy Spirit invites you to
“Drop-In” on any Monday evening at 7:00PM in
the West Wing of All Saints Hall beginning July
5th through August 17th. We will be happy to
help answer the above questions for you or any
other one you may have before our Formal Preparation Classes begin on September 14, 2015.
Call Carmen in the Parish Office, 561-585-5970,
for more information or approach Deacon Mike
or Deacon Steve after Masses on the weekends.
IF YOU NEED ASSITANCE, CALL
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
(561)585-0012
AND LEAVE A MESSAGE.
SUNDAY
ROSARY CENACLE OF THE MARIAN MOVEMENT OF PRIESTS– 2:00pm to 4:00pm, Jerusalem
Room, church building.
Watch the Catholic Mass Each Sunday
Tune in each week on Sunday for the televised Catholic Mass
on its station – Estrella-TV - West Palm Beach. The Mass airs
at 9:00 a.m. Estrella TV is a Spanish-American language station
but the diocesan Mass airs in English. Each week, priests from
around the five counties of the diocese along with Bishop Barbarito bring the Mass to the sick, homebound and all the people
of God. The televised Mass is produced by the diocesan Office
of Communications. Please visit www.diocesepb.org/videos to
hear the weekly homilies. To support the televised Catholic
Mass or to request a free Mass missal for viewers, contact 561775-9529 or write to Office of Communications, 9995 N. Military Trail, Post Office Box 109650, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
33410.
10941 Southern Blvd
Royal Palm Beach, FL
(One mile West of US-441 and
three miles west of the Florida
Turnpike.
The ONLY Catholic Cemetery
in the Diocese of Palm Beach
Contact Person: Tom Jordan
(Parishioner)
(561)793-0711www.ourqueen .org
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K THRU 5
Sing & Play Base Camp
Bible Expeditions
Glacier Games
Mountaintop Treats
Imagination Station
Kid Vid Cinema
Cost:
$35.00 1st Child
$25.00 Each
Additional Child in
Family.
Register Now!
50 Spots Available!
Registration forms
available in Church
Office.
Understanding Grief
We live counting on the people closest to us – to love us, to help us feel safe, and to ensure we retain a
continuing sense of purpose and meaning in our lives. We cherish the people, places, activities and
belongings that bring us pleasure; we expect them to continue to be a part of our lives. When we experience a separation from a loved one, or a change in our familiar routines, or we lose something precious to us, our personal wellbeing is disrupted and we react. Grief is our personal reactions to loss or separation.
Most of us have had experiences with loss of one kind or another. We’ve lost
friends; beloved pets have died; treasured belongings have gone missing. We
faced losses due to life changes such as a child leaving home, divorce or relocation. We somehow got through the hurt of all these losses – maybe without even
noticing how we managed.
The death of a loved one may affect us as nothing has before. But, however deeply we are affected, we can live beyond the loss. We may in time discover we still
can find joy and live well. Grief is varied and unpredictable - No two people
grieve the same. Our grief reactions also may vary in duration. Grief is a process
– This process unfolds over time. The separation from a loved one can have an impact on every dimension of our
being. It takes time to recognize the effect of the physical loss and to make the practical adaptations to our life.
Grief progresses – from a sense of “unreality” about the loss and physical separation to slowly facing the reality, and
then adaptation of the loss. Grief has a purpose – it allows us to suffer, endure and then heal from the effects of being
physically separated from someone precious to us. It allows us to survive the separation, adjust to the changes daily
life now requires, and to engage again in life toward a future filled with memories that sustain us or give us joy. We
can find new energy and renewed purpose in our lives. When we sense renewal happening, we know grief has accomplished its important work in us.
When Death Has Passed: Living From Here. Kramlinger, Maureen, MA. CT.
Trish Weaver, RN (561) 303-8450
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
July 5, 2015
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ALTAR CANDLES & FLOWERS
FOR THE WEEK
Monday, July 6th - St. Maria Goretti
7:30am +Dec. Mem. of the Oreste, Cipollaro Families &Carl DeMeglio
9:00am Donna Zaki’s birthday by her sister, Ann Marie
Tuesday, July 7th
7:30am
Simona Savaia’s intentions by Maria Silva
9:00am
+Anthony Slama by Kay Slama
Wednesday, July 8th
7:30am
+Eileen Grant’s intentions by Maria Silva
9:00am
Alice & David Ramirez Wedding Anniversary
Thursday, July 9th - St. Augustine Zhao Rong & Comp.
7:30am
+William Martin
9:00am
+Joe Grippo by Alice & David Ramirez
Friday, July 10th
7:30am +John Francis Riess, Jr. by Friends at Boyton
Beach Garden Club
9:00am
+Angela Wing Allen’s intentions by her Mother
Saturday, July 11th
9:00am
+Anna Thien Tran by Le’s Nursing Friends
4:00pm
+Bruce Tabano, 2nd Anniversary by his Family
Moise Guillaume’s intentions by Famide Bien-Aime
+Therese Argentina by the Masucci Family
Sunday, July 12th - Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30am
+William Martin
+Joseph & Mary Nakoski by their daughter, Marian
+Edward Prugar by his Family
9:00am
People of the Parish
10:30am +Rev. William O’Bourke by Nancy Hogan
Tamasso Angelo Busillo’s birthday by his Aunt & Uncle
+Ignacio Copa by his Family
12:00noon +Mel Creery by his wife, Mary
+Carleen Hall by Gloria Tait
+Amelia Ferreira by Susan Philip
2:00pm
+William Martin
+Joseph & Elizabeth Lala by Joanne Lala
+Deborah Astern by Suzanne Clarke
PARISH DEVOTIONS
Rosary after the daily Mass
(7:30AM & 9:00AM), except Thursdays.
No Rosary after the 9:00AM Mass due to
the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Chaplet of the Divine Mercy
before the daily Mass.
SPONSOR SANCTUARY LAMP
Our Sanctuary Lamp can be sponsored on a
weekly basis. You may sponsor the Sanctuary
Lamp in memory of a loved one, thanksgiving, birthday or any other occasion. Please
visit the parish office to schedule your desired date. Cost is $25 per week.
Last Sunday, June 28, 2015
Regular Offertory - $7,490.28
2015 DSA - $1,065
READINGS OF THE WEEK
Monday: Gn 28:10-22a; Ps 91:1-4, 14-15ab; Mt 9:18-26
Tuesday: Gn 32:23-33; Ps 17:1b, 2-3, 6-7ab, 8b, 15;
Mt 9:32-38
Wednesday: Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a; Ps 33:2-3,
10-11, 18-19; Mt 10:1-7
Thursday: Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5; Ps 105:1621; Mt 10:7-15
Friday:
Gn 46:1-7, 28-30; Ps 37:3-4, 18-19,27-28, 39-40;
Mt 10:16-23
Saturday: Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a; Ps 105:1-4, 6-7;
Mt 10:24-33
Sunday:
Am 7:12-15; Ps 85:9-14; Eph 1:3-14 [1:3-10];
Mk 6:7-13