Our Lady of Grace Parish

“Gathering in Faith ~ Striving in Hope ~ Serving in Love”

6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills, Florida 34465 Telephone (352) 746-2144 - FAX (352) 746-6892

September 20, 2020 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Baptism: Registered parishioners should contact the office to make arrangements. If possible, this should be done at least three months before the birth of your baby. Baptisms will be celebrated in April, August, and December.

Marriages: Registered parishioners should contact the office at least one year in advance of making marriage arrangements.

RCIA: This process is open to anyone interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Faith. Please contact the office.

Going into the Hospital: Please contact the office if you need a priest to come to your home to anoint you, or to be anointed at a weekday Mass.

St. John Paul II Catholic School 4341 W. Homosassa Trail, Lecanto, FL 34461 Phone (352) 746-2020 Web site: www.sjp2.us

CLERGY

Rev. Erwin Belgica Pastor

Mass Schedule

Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM

Sunday Masses:

8:00 AM & 10:30 AM

12:30 PM Spanish Mass

Weekday Masses: 9:00 AM Monday to Friday

Holy Days to be announced

Sacrament of Reconciliation:

Saturday: 2:30 to 3:15 PM __________________

PARISH OFFICE

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Friday 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Staff

Mary Arnold Director of Faith

Formation

Vinny DeMaio Sacristan

Ed Putnam Director of Music

Michele Vermilyea Financial Secretary/

Office Manager

Moses Nunez Facility Manager

Website: https://ourladyofgracefl.org

Office email: parishoffice@ourladyofgracefl.org

Faith Formation: faithformation@ourladyofgracefl.org Music Director: musicdirector@ourladyofgracefl..org

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Turn to the LORD for mercy; to our God, who is generous in forgiving.

— Isaiah 55:7b

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PRAYER

“Father, open our eyes so that we may see your face in the faces around us. Help us to love our world as you do, that we might forgive and be forgiven. Amen.”

Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Pray for our sick…

Gene Heldman, Catherine Ludlum, Mary Coleman, Vince Wojteczko, Mary Gruss, Helena Bertagna, Dolores Salaman, Dorothy Dunbar, Alma Eberle, Marge Henry, Ken Goss, Andrea Gumaskas, Chad Cook, Joseph Grivois, John Hinrichs, Maryann Handein, Joanie Hayward, Alberto Sitchon, James Smith, Vince Cloonan, Louis Oberle, James Britain, Ileen Jervis & Doug Rober.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK  Monday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-5; Mt 9:9-13

Tuesday: Prv 21:1-6, 10-13; Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44; Lk 8:19-21

Wednesday: Prv 30:5-9; Ps 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163; Lk 9:1-6

Thursday: Eccl 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17bc; Lk 9:7-9

Friday: Eccl 3:1-11; Ps 144:1b, 2abc, 3-4; Lk 9:18-22

Saturday: Eccl 11:9 — 12:8; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17; Lk 9:43b-45

Sunday: Ez 18:25-28; Ps 25:4-9; Phil 2:1-11 [1- 5]; Mt 21:28-32

Intro: Matthew takes us into the last of the five discourses and narratives at the center of the Gospel. The life of discipleship, which leads unwaveringly to the cross, is Jesus’ focus. First Reading: Is 55:6-9 In Isaiah, the Lord asserts that his thoughts are not ours. His view of life is not ours. These are powerful words to help prepare us for the message of today’s Gospel account. Second Reading: Phi 1:20c-23, 27a We begin to hear from the letter of St Paul to the Philippians. He writes to them with firmest conviction that whatever his life holds in the near future – life or death – he knows that he remains in Christ Jesus. He is willing to die at this point, because it will unite him with his Savior. However, he is willing to stay and continue the mission if it is God’s will. Gospel: Matt 20:1-16a Jesus tells the parable of the workers and the vineyard. Throughout the day the foreman hires workers. All of them, even those hired late in the day, receive a full day’s wage. Such is the Kingdom of God, says Jesus.

Bread & Wine

(September 19, 2020 — September 25, 2020 )

In Memory of Joseph and Edna Groncki

by Daughter, Kathy Britt

Month of September

Sanctuary Candle

Intentions for Pat and Bob D’Souza

by Fifie and Clarel Charles

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TWENTY FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME September 20, 2020

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

“So the last will be first and the first last.” —Matthew 20:16

You’ve heard the saying “it’s not where you start, but how you finish”. This certainly applies to this Bible passage. We have a responsibility not only for our own lives, but for the lives of others as well. We are called to generously share our gifts with others, not hoard them for our own use. Our gratitude and generosity helps us live “God-centered” lives and not “self-centered” lives.

Discipleship through Stewardship and

Sacrificial Giving

September 7, 2020

Offertory $7,376.71

Online giving $800.00

2020 Annual Pastoral Appeal (As of 9/14/20)

Goal: $98,545.84

Pledged: $49,646.06

Paid: $47,508.96

# of Pledges: 271

% of Goal Pledged: 50.38%

St. John Paul II School $577.00

Offertory $8,338.00

St. John Paul II School $144.00

September 13, 2020

MONDAY, September 21 9:00 AM RONALD WALKER

by Joan Rocco and Family TUESDAY, September 22

9:00 AM MURIEL FERGUSON by Eileen and Bernard Tretter

WEDNESDAY, September 23 9:00 AM PEGGY BORITZA

By Walter and Lois Engelken THURSDAY, September 24

9:00 AM FRANK BANAS by Jessie DiSilva

FRIDAY, September 25 9:00 AM LINDA LAPOINTE

by Mom and Dad SATURDAY, September 26

4:00 PM IN THANKSGIVING FOR MANY BLESSINGS by Ben and Cora Santos

SUNDAY, September 27 8:00 AM DENISE MARIE GRELLO

By John Pinto 10:30 AM EILEEN SALISBURY

By Our Lady of Grace Staff 12:30 PM PEOPLE OF THE PARISH

Prayers of the Faithful now include your personal prayer intentions written in the e-commitments

and on the back of the commitment cards. In addition, Faith, Hope & Courage petitions have

a special place in front of the altar so as to be remembered at all the masses.

FAITH FORMATION BEGINNING SOON!

Faith Formation for grades 1-8 will begin on October 4th at 9:00

am in the Parish Life Center. If you have not registered your child yet, it is important to do so no later than September 27th. Our class sizes are limited because of the pandemic and on-line classes will be utilized to help us reach as many students as we are able. Knowing that your child will be attending classes will help us plan and make sure we are ready to accommodate all our children. Please stop by the parish office during office hours to pick up a registration packet or call Mary Arnold (746-2144) for more information.

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Sunday Gospel Reflections from Bishop Parkes Sunday, September 20, 2020 Called to Evangelize for Christ

“What if I wish to give this last one the same as you? Or am I not free to do as I wish with my own money? Are you envious because I am generous?’ Thus, the last will be first, and

the first will be last.” – Matthew 20: 14-16

If you grew up in a family with siblings, you can probably remember times when you felt that you were treated unfairly relative to your brothers or sisters. “How come she got this, but I only got that?” or “You gave him this, but I only got that!” No doubt it’s one of the trials of parenting. It also happens in in the workplace and sometimes unfortunately even in the church. We read about God’s fairness in the Gospel of Matthew this weekend in the parable of the landowner. The landowner hired workers in the early part of the day for a set day’s wage. Then he hired more at the midday, and then others near the end of the day. When it was time for payment, the workers who were hired last and only worked a few hours were paid the same amount as those who were hired first and worked the whole day. Those who were hired early in the morning were upset claiming they were being treated unfairly. And maybe on the surface they have a case to make. But this parable is about the generosity of God’s love and the Kingdom of Heaven, not about our human understanding of what is fair or unfair. It is a story of our individual callings and how we respond. It is a story of God’s grace and unending love and mercy such that even at the end of our lives, late in the day, we have the chance to accept Christ and with God’s grace, obtain our heavenly reward. God desires that everyone come to know Him and be saved. We, through our baptism, are called to labor for Christ. We are called to witness, to evangelize, to love and forgive, to be a living example of what it means to be a Christian. But, we often fall short of fulfilling that call. For some, it may be years or decades before they have a conversion of heart. Despite their late start, God will take them as they are. Others are faithful to God and His commandments throughout their whole lives. Yet God loves us all. Like the workers who felt they were treated unfairly, we may not understand how all this is possible. But remember, God’s ways are not our ways. And for that, we should be grateful. - Bishop Gregory Parkes

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Spiritual Communion Prayer

My Jesus, I believe that you are present

in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I love you above all things and I desire to receive

you in my soul.

Since I cannot at this moment receive you

sacramentally,

Come at least spiritually into my heart.

I embrace you as if you were already there

And unite myself wholly to you.

Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.

Please stay home if you are ill.

Use a face mask or face covering.

Maintain six feet of physical distance fromothers.

Refrain from physical contact.

Holy Communion will only bedistributed on the hand.

Thanks to each of you who continues to support our parish through observance of safety procedures in an effort to keep everyone safe and healthy.

Guidelines…

for attending Masses at Our Lady of Grace

Celebration of Masses at Our Lady of Grace \ In addition to celebrating Masses with the congregation present in church

(observing established coronavirus safety protocols), we will livestream Sunday Masses at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. This enables parishioners in their homes to participate in the Liturgy at Our Lady of Grace. Masses will be livestreamed via the Our Lady of Grace Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com OurLadyOfGraceBeverlyHillsFL/). There is also a hotlink to Masses on the Our Lady of Grace website (https://ourladyofgracefl.org/.

Generosit om the Hear …

And my God will meet all your needs

according to the riches of His glor in Christ Jesus.

‐Philippians 4:19

Flower Donation If you have received flowers as a gift and would like to donate them to be used at Our Lady of Grace, please call Ely Segundo at 352-527-1142.

FLU SHOTS

Due to the pandemic the Health Ministry in cooperation with G&R Pharmacy will not be administering the usual flu shots in October in the PLC. To receive your flu shot just stop by their pharmacy at Regina and 491. You are registered from prior years. No appointment necessary. Please mention you are from Our Lady of Grace and bring your Insurance cards.

Flea Market News

The market opened with a good turnout of shoppers who were ready to get out and do something! It was a very hot

day and the volunteers worked without complaining. We thank them for their dedication. We only had room to display 1/3 of what we have in the garage. If at all possible please consider holding your donations until November. Next market is October 3rd.

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Please update your contact information…

If your contact information has changed and needs to be updated, please inform the

parish office. It is important that we have your current contact information. This allows us to stay in touch with everyone and have the ability to make contact with you if necessary.

There are several ways that you can update your contact information: Call the parish office at 746-2144, or Write any changes on your offertory envelope

Thank you!

All Parishioners Please Note: Recent News Events Prompt Changes to Increase Security and Health Practices

Hospitality ministers at a recent meeting were instructed to lock the church doors when weekend Masses begin and, effective September 26, the front door while the celebrant is reading or singing the Collect.

This means that all doors will be locked at about five minutes after Masses begin, and no one will be able to gain entry to the Church. Signs directing latecomers to the front door have been removed.

All exits except the front door have crash bars so anyone can exit the church building at any time, but he or she will not be able to re-gain entry. The main (front) door is locked and unlocked with a knob, so hospitality ministers guarding that door can and will unlock it to grant exit if requested. Hospitality ministers were firmly directed to open the door for no one to enter after the doors have been locked.

Also, for the safety and good health of all, hospitality ministers will be urging parishioners to move to the middle of pews. Doing so will maximize space in pews available to others. This practice is intended to reduce “climbing over” people at the end of pews and needlessly breaking the physical distancing protocol so important to limiting the spread of Covid-19.

The heightened security is prompted by recent attacks throughout the United States on Catholic churches, statues and images, including the minivan crash through the front door of Our Lady Queen of Peace July 13 in Ocala.

The Collect is the opening prayer which the celebrant begins with “Let us pray” early in the Mass, about 5 minutes after he arrives at the altar. It follows the Penitential Act (Kyrie, I Confess, or Lord Have Mercy) and “Gloria” when there is one..

Vigésimo Quinto Domingodel Tiempo Ordinario

Regrese al Señor, y él tendrá piedad;a nuestro Dios, que es rico en perdón. — Isaías 55:7b

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LECTURAS DE HOYPrimera lectura — Así como el cielo está muy alto por encima de la tierra, así son los caminos y los pensamientos de Dios sobre los nuestros (Isaías 55:6-9). Salmo — El Señor está cerca de todos los que lo llaman (Salmo 14[144]). Segunda lectura — Cristo se magnificará a través de mí, sea que yo viva o que muera (Filipenses 1:20c-24, 27a).Evangelio — Los últimos serán los primeros y los primeros serán losúltimos (Mateo 20:1-16a).

Reflexiones del Evangelio Dominical del Obispo Parkes 20 de septiembre de 2020

Llamados a evangelizar para Cristo “Yo quiero darle al que llegó al último lo mismo que a ti. ¿Qué no puedo hacer con lo mío lo que yo quiero? ¿O vas a tenerme rencor porque yo soy bueno? De igual manera, los últimos serán los primeros, y los primeros, los últimos’’. - Mateo 20, 14-16 Si creciste en una familia con hermanos o hermanas, probablemente puedas recordar momentos en los que sentiste que te trataban injustamente con relación a ellos. "¿Cómo es que ella recibió eso, pero yo sólo recibí esto?" o "¡Le disté eso a él, pero yo sólo recibí esto!" Sin duda es una de las pruebas en la crianza de los hijos. También ocurre en el lugar de trabajo y a veces, desafortunadamente, en la Iglesia. En el Evangelio de san Mateo este fin de semana escuchamos acerca de la justicia de Dios en la parábola del propietario. El propietario contrató a los trabajadores en la primera parte del día por un día de salario fijo. Luego contrató más trabajadores al mediodía, y otros más cerca del final del día. Cuando llegó el momento de pagar los últimos trabajadores que fueron contratados y sólo trabajaron unas pocas horas recibieron la misma cantidad que los que fueron contratados primero y trabajaron todo el día. Los que fueron contratados a primera hora de la mañana se molestaron alegando que fueron tratados injustamente. Quizás aparentemente tuvieran razón. Pero esta parábola es sobre la generosidad del amor de Dios y el Reino de los cielos, no sobre nuestra comprensión humana de lo que es justo o injusto. Es una historia acerca de nuestro llamado personal y de cómo respondemos. Es una historia acerca de la gracia de Dios, y el amor y la misericordia sin fin; de tal manera que, incluso al final de nuestra vida, al final de la jornada, tenemos la oportunidad de aceptar a Cristo y, con la gracia de Dios, obtener nuestra recompensa celestial. Dios desea que todos lleguen a conocerlo y se salven. Nosotros, a través de nuestro Bautismo, estamos llamados a trabajar para Cristo. Estamos llamados a dar testimonio, a evangelizar, a amar y perdonar, a ser un ejemplo vivo de lo que significa ser cristiano. Pero a menudo nos quedamos cortos en el cumplimiento de ese llamado. Para algunos, puede que pasen años o décadas antes de que tengan una conversión de corazón. Pero, a pesar de su comienzo tardío, Dios los aceptará tal y como son. Otras personas le son fieles a Dios y a sus mandamientos durante toda su vida. Sin embargo, Dios nos ama a todos. Como los trabajadores que se sintieron tratados injustamente, puede que no entendamos cómo todo esto es posible. Pero recuerden, los caminos de Dios no son nuestros caminos. Y por eso, debemos estar agradecidos. - Monseñor Gregory Parkes

DIRECCIÓN Isaías nos dice algo que ya sabemos, pero que parecemos olvidar de tanto en tanto. Nos dice, en esencia, que Dios es Dios y nosotros no lo somos. Cuando estamos confundidos, llenos de problemas y no podemos solucionarlo todo, tal vez sea sabio recordar a Isaías (alguien que está más en la sintonía divina que nosotros) hablando en nombre del Señor y explicando que Dios se mueve de maneras que ni siquiera podemos imaginar. En comparación, san Pablo lo ha resuelto todo. Casi todo. Cuando menos entiende su llamado en esta vida: dar gloria a Cristo en todo lo que hace. Esto debería marcar el rumbo para nosotros. Jesús también nos marca el camino, explicándonos una vez más en la parábola de los viñadores que los últimos serán los primeros, y que los primeros serán los últimos.

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