Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Third Sunday of Easter Parish Office 10110 N. Central Ave. Tampa, FL 33612 Sunday April 19, 2015 Welcome, we are glad you are here! Office Hours Tuesday – Friday: 9:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Phone: 813-933-2859 Fax: 813-932-6153 Email: MHROffice@aol.com Website: MostHolyRedeemerTampa.com Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. (Español) Monday &Friday: 6:45 a.m. Tues. Wed. & Thursday. At 6:45 a.m. & 8:30 a.m. Saturday: 8:30 a.m. Confessions Saturday: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Or by appointment St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen What’s inside this week: A message from Fr. Allan Tupa Photos from Holy Week Save the Date! Parish Family Summer Kickoff Bar-be-que and Car Show Who to Contact to Get Involved Most Holy Redeemer School Reunion Altar Flowers From Fr. Allan Tupa Dear parish family, Christian Stewardship I really don’t like the phrase “Parish Stewardship Program”. Why do I dislike it so much? Well, simply because it is not a program. It’s not a parish activity. It’s not even just another ministry of our Church community. Stewardship is nothing less than a new way of life that the Lord calls us to live, and that we are inspired to live by the Grace of the Holy Spirit. It is a way of life that calls us to exercise the letting go of whatever way we have chosen to live our own life and, instead, choose to live our life according to the mind of some other person, that Person being God, our Father in Heaven. It is nothing less than that. This choice to change the way we live our is based on our willingness to embrace in faith, as the core belief of our life, that God is the source of everything we choose to have, choose to do, or choose to be. In a Stewardship based life we are called to change our notion of what our very purpose for living is all about. We freely choose to no longer live a life that is self-centered, but, rather, to live a life that is totally centered on a Loving Father who has given us, on loan, everything that our lives are all about. I have to repeat this, so important is it: everything that we have: life itself, the exact time we have to live that life, everything we have, even though we m----ight be under the illusion that we own it absolutely, every cent that we own, every opportunity in life, every ounce of energy that we put into the every single person who has become, or who will become a part of our life, no matter how closely or how passingly, every relationship, every talent – all of it actually belongs to God, the Creator of all things and is on loan to us for the totality of our time in this world. This is the way of life of the Christian Steward and it is an infinitely rewarding one. Christian Stewardship is a sacrificial way of life Why so? Because it mirrors the stewardship the man Jesus Christ exercised over his own human life. Remember, the Son of God, the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity, became man precisely because he was sent to us by His Father so that we might have eternal life, not just the kind of life that is measurable in days, months and years. Remember also that Jesus, in His humanity Christian Stewardship: a Scary Way of Life Why so? Simply because it means letting go, in some fashion or form, to one degree or another, of something very, very dear to us. What are the things that are most dear to us? The people, places and things of our life. These are the things that make life worth living for all of us. That’s why the practice of Christian Stewardship is a truly a scary way of life and can only be practiced by those willing to give of themselves. What was the level of stewardship did the Father call His to live by? “No greater love is there than this, that a man be willing to lay down his life for his friends”. (Jn 15:13) What, then, would the practice of Christian Stewardship mean for me and my family? What are the rewards of a decision I might make to practice Christian Stewardship as a new way for living my life? These are excellent and very important questions. Please make sure to read next week’s bulletin for more about Christian Stewardship. Parish Information Scenes from Holy Week Consider joining Fr. Allan in this Pilgrimage to Milan, Venice, Florence and Rome on November 3-12, 2015. Call to reserve your spot; 813-532-9617 $9,299 $72,063 $35,475 $12,371 Palm Sunday 2015 Weekly gift reference guide as a percentage of yearly family income: $10,200 Income $30,000 $50,000 $75,000 $100,000 Weekly giŌ of 2% $12 $19 $29 $38 Weekly giŌ of 3% $17 $29 $43 $58 Weekly giŌ of 5% $29 $48 $72 $96 Palm Sunday 2014 Weekly giŌ of 10% $58 $96 $144 $192 Parish Weekly Calendar Date Mass Intentions Events Saturday April 18 5:00 p.m ~ Kerry Boatwright + 3:30 p.m. - Confessions in Church Sunday April 19 8:00 a.m. ~ Marie Terlop, Birthday Blessings 10:00 a.m. ~ Leonard Witucki + 12:30 p.m. ~ Carlos Reaños + 8:30 a.m. Choir Practice (BR) 9:00 a.m. Mensa Latina (PS) 9:00 a.m. Hospitality (PC) 11:30 a.m. Confirmation Class (FR) Monday April 20 St. Anselm 6:45 a.m. ~ Joyce Donahue, Healing Graces 7:00 p.m.- MDS (MS & BR) Tuesday April 21 6:45 a.m. ~ Martha Weber + 8:30 a.m. ~ For Vocations to the Priesthood & Religious Life 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. • Food Pantry (FP)/Parish Nurse 7:00 p.m. Spanish Prayer (MS) • Handmaids of Mary (PR) Wednesday April 22 6:45 a.m. ~ Gene Weber + 8:30 a.m. ~ Tyler Johnson, Healing Graces 1:00 p.m. - Prayer Shawl Ministry (BR) 6:30 p.m. Faith Formation (SC)/Youth Group (BR) 7:00 p.m. RCIA (MS) Thursday April 23 St. George, St. Adalbert 6:45 a.m. ~ Mary Serina + 8:30 a.m. ~Larry Pierceall, Healing Graces 7:00 p.m. - Legion of Mary (MS) Friday April 24 St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen 6:45 a.m. ~ Kathleen Quill + Saturday April 25 St. Mark 8:30 a.m. ~ Fr. Jude Duffy + • • Deacon Joe Baptism Class (CR) Fr. Brian’s Bible Study (PR) 7:00 p.m.– Juan 23 (MS & BR) • Deacon Leo Marriage Class (PR) 8:30 a.m. Parish Stewardship Planning Retreat (PC) 3:30 p.m. Confessions in Church Parish Facility Room Codes. Please contact the church office to reserve a meeting space for your group. CH: Main Church BR: Benefactor Room FP: Food Pantry MS: Mary Serina Room KT: Kitchen CR: St. Claire Room CP: Chapel NO: Nurses’ Office PC: Parish Center PH: Parish Hall PR:: Weber Patio Room PS: Padre Pio Shrine SC: MHR School FR: Franciscan Room St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen: If a poor man needed some clothing, Fidelis would often give the man the clothes right off his back. Complete generosity to others characterized this saint's life. Born in 1577, Mark Rey (Fidelis was his religious name) became a lawyer who constantly upheld the causes of the poor and oppressed people. Nicknamed "the poor man's lawyer," Fidelis soon grew disgusted with the corruption and injustice he saw among his colleagues. He left his law career to become a priest, joining his brother George as a member of the Capuchin Order. His wealth was divided between needy seminarians and the poor. As a follower of Francis, Fidelis continued his devotion to the weak and needy. During a severe epidemic in a city where he was guardian of a friary, Fidelis cared for and cured many sick soldiers. He was appointed head of a group of Capuchins sent to preach against the Calvinists and Zwinglians in Switzerland. Almost certain violence threatened. Those who observed the mission felt that success was more attributable to the prayer of Fidelis during the night than to his sermons and instructions. He was accused of opposing the peasants' national aspirations for independence from Austria. While he was preaching at Seewis, to which he had gone against the advice of his friends, a gun was fired at him, but he escaped unharmed. A Protestant offered to shelter Fidelis, but he declined, saying his life was in God's hands. On the road back, he was set upon by a group of armed men and killed. He was canonized in 1746. Fifteen years later, the Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith, which was established in 1622, recognized him as its first martyr. Comment: Fidelis's constant prayer was that he be kept completely faithful to God and not give in to any lukewarmness or apathy. He was often heard to exclaim, "Woe to me if I should prove myself but a halfhearted soldier in the service of my thorncrowned Captain." His prayer against apathy, and his concern for the poor and weak make him a saint whose example is valuable today. The modern Church is calling us to follow the example of "the poor man's lawyer" by sharing ourselves and our talents with those less fortunate and by working for justice in the world. Quote: " Action on behalf of justice and participation in the transformation of the world fully appear to us as a constitutive dimension of the preaching of the Gospel, or, in other words, of the Church's mission for the redemption of the human race and its liberation from every oppressive situation" ("Justice in the World," Synod of Bishops, 1971). Parish Information We welcome visitors and newcomers to Most Holy Redeemer! Le damos la bienvenida a los visitantes y recién llegados a Most Holy Redeemer! We encourage new parishioners to register as parish members and become active in our parish community. Registration forms are available at the entrance to church or please call the parish office at 813-933-2859. Les alentamos a los nuevos feligreses a registrarse como miembros de la parroquia y de participar activamente en nuestra comunidad parroquial. Los formularios de inscripción están disponibles en la entrada de la iglesia, por favor llame a la oficina parroquial al 813-933-2859. Please remember in your prayers all those who are homebound, in the hospital or nursing homes and all the sick of our parish especiallyPearl Celia, Gabriela S., Lily Pensiero, David ElShenawy, Nita Sevilla, Paula Petrino, Stana Grantham, Patricia Pryor Tilleli, Tyler Ash, Frank Ryan, Juan Fontanez and Margarita Colon, Charlotte Albright , Wanda Champion, Vikki C. Palmeri, Yolanda Diaz, Jennifer Camp, Sr. Maureen Dorr, OSF, Bob Davie, Cheryl Mitchell , Elizabeth Perez, Michele Tomas, Jean Marie Valentine , Francis Wray, Ernest Capitano Need something printed in the bulletin? Reserve your space. Please send the information to Bulletin@MHRtampa.org to be printed in an upcoming bulletin. If you wish to have a name added or removed from our Prayer List, please call 813-933-2859. Names will be removed after 2 months, please call to have name relisted if desired. Sunday Bulletin Deadline to send information 5/3/2015 4/20/2015 5/10/2015 4/27/2015 5/17/2015 5/4/2015 Altar flowers this weekend are in honor of the Food Pantry Volunteers repose A beautiful way to celebrate an anniversary, birthday, or other special occasions or to remember a deceased loved one. Please contact the office at least 2 weeks in advance at 933-2859 to arrange this loving tribute. Flower dedications will also be acknowledged in the bulletin. Who to Contact to Get Involved Altar Servers - Herman Ortiz & Pastor Rev. AllanLegendre Tupa Jeanie Fact@MhrTampa.org Espanol: Herman Ortiz, 813.810.9581, Deacons Rev. Mr. Joseph Krzanowski hermanortiz73@yahoo.com, English: Rev.813.727.7642, Mr. Kevin Dwyer Jeanie LeGendre, Rev. Mr. Leocadio Nova Jeanie.legendre@verizon.net 520-2474 Victor Lluberes Staff 731-8685 april.fiore@yahoo.com Music Ministry - Eriene LeGendre Ellen 933-2859 Witkowski Finance Committee - Cindy 933-2859 RCIA – Denise Dwyer 813-263-5957 dnsdwyer@aol.com Food Pantry - Rene Morissette 932-0207 remor81@hotmail.com Readers - English– Laura Kuechenberg Spanish- Gertrudis Salazar 813.238.0563, lauraskuechenberg@live.com (Laura) Handmaids of Mary - Beverly Mikolash Hospitality Committee - Debbie 962-8380 rbmik227@verizon.net Respect Life - Shawn & Patty 943-1186 (Gertrudis) 962-0736 pattyandshawn@verizon.net 363-3980 Schola Latina - Don Ryan 748-0746 cbracdon@msn.com Juan 23 Prayer Group - 813-300-4171 sol.domenech@gmail.com 813-949-8726 home 813-786-4823 Senior Adult Organization - Mary Robbins 960-2219 Sol Domenech Knights of Columbus - Ronald Secular Franciscans - April Fiore 731-8685 april.fiore@yahoo.com Legion of Mary - Vera Nieves 789-4998 Vera Nieves Servants of the Redeemer– Rene 932-0207 Liturgy Coordinator (Espanol)- 442-7626 Espanol Prayer Group -Jorge Cruz 935-4462 Liturgy Coordinator (English)Deacon Joe 933-2859 Special Events Committee - Laura Dickerson Stewardship Council - 933-8108 laura.dickerson@salliemae.com Vocation Enrichment Ministry - 968-6331 R82013@yahoo.com Parochial Dialogo Vicar Matrimonial (MDS) Rev. Brian Fabiszewski Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Bcf@MhrTampa.org Communion - April Fiore Eucharistic Visitors - Beverly Assisting Priest Mikolash Msgr. Des Daly Faith Group & Parish Nurse Gloria Ciani Sacristan elw@mhrtampa.org Eriene LeGendre Music Director ekl@mhrtampa.org Gerard Bulletin Editor Padre Pio Prayer Group Rosary Karen933-2859 bulletin@mhrtampa.org Presenter of the Gifts - Rachel 932-0767 Alice Murray Business Manager Verna Joyce Housekeeper Daigneault amm@mhrtampa.org Dickersonpattyandshawn@verizon.net Maintenance Director 610-3223 rbmik227@verizon.net Pastoral Council - Shawn Carson Craig962-0726 Keysha Figueroa Secretary kif@mhrtampa.org 935-1952 Religious Education – Dottie 933-2859 mhrdre@aol.com Dottie Vinson Director of Religious Education Vinson (children) dcv@mhrtampa.org Marriage Coordinator - Espanol – Music Ministry– Men’s Club - John Lutkus 545-9530 johnlutkus@hotmail.com Ushers - English-Nick Randazzo 810-3597 (Nick) Ministry of Praise - Donnell mhroffice@aol.com Youth Group - Tom Antonini 933-2859 Parish Information Compre un boleto para la rifa de $1 para la oportunidad de ganar una TV de 50” justo a tiempo para el Día del Padre! Buy a $1 raffle ticket for a chance to win a 50” TV just in time for Father’s Day! The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring the raffle. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 Los Caballeros de Colón (Knights of Columbus) están patrocinando la rifa. Available for sale after all Masses. Los boletos cuestan $1 cada uno o 6 por $5. Disponible para la venta después de todas las misas. Second Annual Summer Kick-Off Barbeque Bash Fundraiser and Men’s Club Car Show Segunda Fiesta de Barbacoa para el Despegue de Verano Anual para Recaudación de Fondos Join your parish family at this fun event. Únase a su familia parroquial en este divertido evento. Enjoy food, games, kid-friendly events and fellowship. Disfrute de comida, juegos, eventos agradables para los niños y el compañerismo. Check the bulletin for more information Revise el boletín para obtener más información May 23rd at Most Holy Redeemer 23 de mayo en Most Holy Redeemer MHR Alumni Reunion and Farewell Fundraiser May 9, 7-10 pm, Most Holy Redeemer Parish Center Come join us for an adult only unforgettable night as we reminisce and say farewell to MHR (Most Holy Redeemer Catholic School). There will be music, a silent auction, and raffle items. Cost is $20.00 per person/$30.00 per couple and covers two drink tickets (beer or wine) per person and appetizers. All proceeds to benefit the MTC (Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School) playground fund. The event is open to alumni as well as current MTC parents. Tickets must be purchased by April 25. For more information contact Tracie Holman at tkilner@msn.com or Kris Carson atcarson4fsu@gmail.com Come out and reconnect with your old MHR friends.
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