Parish Office Mon-Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-Noon Mary Kibbey, Executive Secretary Cheryl Melidosian, Accountant Sue Phillips, Accounting Assistant Steve Walker, Director of Maintenance | Operations Kathee Giuffré, Publications Specialist John J. Oreskovich IV, Director of Music Millie Cantone, Administrative Assistant James White, Administrative Assistant Doreen E. Saccardo, Event Coordinator

Department of Evangelization, Formation, Youth and Family Life (727) 733-0872 Joy Bleiker, Director Michael Raposa, RCIA Sarah Davis, Youth Ministry Mary Ann Dolsak, Secretary

Sacrament of Baptism | Marriage Call (727) 733-0872 for scheduling

Sacristan Lisa Porthouse

Our Lady of Lourdes School (727) 733-3776 | myoll.com Mary Rehm, Interim Principal

St. Vincent de Paul (727) 252-0361 M-W-F 10am-Noon

December 29, 2019 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH

MASSES Saturday Vigil: 5pm Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am, 5pm Daily: 9am Mon-Sat

CONFESSIONS Saturday: 8-8:40am | 3:30-4:30pm

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT | BENEDICTION Wednesday: 9:30am-4pm Saturday: 9:30am-10:30am

† Rev. Victor Amorose, Parochial Vicar Twitter | Instagram: @frvictorr

Msgr. William W. DuBois, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Gary Dowsey, Pastor Twitter | Instagram: @heyfrgary

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750 San Salvador Drive | Dunedin, FL 34698 | (727) 733-3606 | ourladydunedin.org

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The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph OUR LADY OF LOURDES PARISH FAMILY, DUNEDIN, FL

Scripture Readings Next Week January 4-5

Epiphany of the Lord Is 60:1-6 Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13

Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 Mt 2:1-12

Altar Servers BLUE Team Jan. 4-5

Mass Intentions SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28 The Holy Innocents 9:00AM † Eleanor M. Albertelli 5:00PM † Dr. Patrice Moreno

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

7:30AM † Aurore Benoit 9:30AM † Paul D. Farris 11:30AM † Eric La Croix 5:00PM The Members of the Parish

MONDAY, DECEMBER 30 9:00AM † Thomas Joseph Padden † Bobby Wright

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31 St. Sylvester I 9:00AM † Julia Pohe 5:00PM The Members of the Parish

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1 The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 9:00AM Richard Perice and Ramon T. Garcia 11:00AM † Ludger & Olivina Jarbeau

THURSDAY, JANUARY 2 St. Basil the Great & St. Gregory Nazianzen 9:00AM † Josephine DeMasi

FRIDAY, JANUARY 3 Holy Name of Jesus 9:00AM † Mary Garback

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 9:00AM † Yolanda Bucci 5:00PM The Members of the Parish

SUNDAY, JANUARY 5 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

7:30AM † Kathryn Hagar 9:30AM † Frances Mastromonaco 11:30AM † Geraldine Unger 5:00PM † Margaret McAuley

Mission Statement “Our Lady of Lourdes Parish is a family of believers, embraced by the Father’s love, nourished by Jesus in Word and Sacrament, and strengthened by the Holy Spirit. Inspired by Mary we commit ourselves to live and proclaim the Gospel of Salvation.”

Father Gary writes

The Christmas Season has begun, and today we celebrate the beautiful feast of the Holy Family. This is an opportunity to pray for our own families, for all those who bless us on a daily basis with their love and friendship. Every so often I dust down one of the books on my shelf, and one that recently fell into my hands is ‘I Like Being Catholic.’ One of the chapters is titled ‘JMJ – Catholicism’s First Family.’ As we celebrate the feast of this first family, we are given the opportunity to reflect on each of them, beginning with our Savior Jesus Christ. Joseph Gizone, the author of the ‘Joshua’ books, writes: “My religion is very simple. It is a relationship with God, and intimacy with Jesus, who became one of us to show us how to enjoy in a loving and wholesome way the beautiful life his Father gave us in making us human. If we feel uncomfortable seeing Jesus as human, if we insist on only seeing him as divine, we deprive ourselves of the joy and comfort he came to give us in becoming one of us. For the thirty years he lived in Nazareth, Jesus never came across as having the “odor of sanctity.” To all appearances he was just one of the townsfolk. His exquisite holiness passed unnoticed because his life was normal and uncluttered with artificial religious practices. All that people saw was a person in love with everything alive, a man of great integrity and compassion. Isn’t it marvelous that Jesus chose a wedding party to introduce his ministry? It was a feast filled with laughter, affection and hope, giving the guests an extra 150 – 180 gallons of wine. How comfortable this God in the flesh with his human companions. We see the tenderness with which Jesus spoke to sinners. The assurance he offered them (us)! He did not approve of sin or the evil that comes to us when we sin. But he was not obsessed with sin the way so many of us are. He focused on God and the goodness in life, and made people feel comfortable with a Father who loves and cares for them. This is the Jesus who is the soul of our faith.”

In reflecting on Mary, Therese Borchard writes: “Not only does Mary hear our prayers and intercede for us on behalf of her son, she teaches us about God. Who could be more qualified? She carried the Light of the World within her womb; she nursed the boy who later changed water into wine; she instructed the Greatest Teacher in the ways of faith; she raised the Son of Man who rose from the dead and is risen today. Who could know him better? She teaches us about God. She brings us hope. She embodies love.”

And Joseph Champlin writes on Joseph: “Joseph is not only our helper. Like all the saints, he is also a model. He swiftly obeyed God’s often confusing and challenging directions: to take Mary as his wife, to flee to Egypt, to return to the land of Israel. He balanced hard work and prayer as a faithful Jewish man. The Church sees in Joseph a support for the dignity of all work. It does not seem unreasonable that he died at home in the arms of Jesus and Mary, and thus has become the patron of the dying.” Jesus, Mary and Joseph, protect our families!

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December 29, 2019 OURLADYDUNEDIN.ORG

There will be no Sunday Breakfast Café

Dec. 29th JAN 5 - GOLD TEAM

Holy Day Mass Schedule

The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

(A Holy Day of Obligation) TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31

Vigil Mass 5:00pm WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1

Masses 9am and 11am

Parish Office Closed The parish office will be closed on

December 31 and January 1 for the Christmas Holidays

Free Dream Event SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 2020 REGISTER ONLINE NOW OR

BRING YOUR CELL PHONE TO MASS NEXT WEEKEND The Dream Event is a 90 minute dream exercise, led by Executive Coach and Dream Manager Tony Ferraro. Discover your personal dreams. Experience energy and inspiration from others’ dreams. Dream storm powerful ideas for the future of our faith community.

REGISTER ONLINE AT: OLLD.Eventbrite.com The Dream Event is free.

Everyone is invited.

JAN. 4-5

Be Bold. Be Catholic. ®

There will be NO EXPOSITION on Wednesday, January 1

Twin Parish Collection SPECIAL SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND, DEC. 28-29 The second collection this weekend will be in support of our twin parish, Sacred Heart of Jesus in Acul des Pins, Haiti. Please be generous!

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EVANGELIZATION, FORMATION, YOUTH AND FAMILY LIFE

Faith Formation Classes for Kids Dec 29: No Faith Formation for ALL Jan 5: No Faith Formation Grades 1-5 2-5 year olds WILL meet

EDGE WEDNESDAYS AT 6:30PM

Jan. 1 - No EDGE - Christmas Break Jan. 8 - EDGE Spring Kickoff

Life Teen Join us on Sunday evenings for the 5pm Life Teen Mass, followed by our Life Nights from 6-8pm

Dec. 29 - No Life Night - Christmas Break Jan. 5 - No Life Night - Christmas Break

OLL Dunedin Young Adults

Contact Joy in the Faith Formation Office for more information. joy@ourladydunedin.org. For more information and regular updates, find us on Facebook, OLL Dunedin Young Adults.

Confirmation Class Schedule ALL CLASSES ARE SUNDAYS

IN CONMY CENTER Sessions: Jan. 5, 12, 26

- 2:30-4:45pm

Jan 17-19: Lifeteen/ Confirmation Retreat - Bethany Center Jan 26: Rite of Completion - 5pm Mass Feb 2: Sacrament of Confirmation - 11:30am Mass

We Need Your Help! Do you have the desire to spread the Gospel to our young church? Are you interested in volunteering in our parish? Consider joining our Faith Formation Team! We are looking for parishioners who love Christ, and desire to share that love with our young people ages 2–18yrs old. Our team will work to find the perfect place for you to volunteer in our program. If you are unavailable to volunteer with us, please continue to pray for our department. Call Joy in the Faith Formation office for more information (727) 733-0872.

Retreat for All High School Teens JANUARY 17-19 AT THE BETHANY CENTER

$100 INCLUDES FOOD/LODGING Does God care? Does He hear me when I speak to Him? If He hears me, does He speak back, and how can I know what He is saying? Communication is essential to every relationship, so it is not uncommon for these questions to arise when we talk about having a relationship with God.

All high school teens are invited to join us for our annual retreat where we will explore the Word of God and discover the love of God through His self-revelation. God has spoken, and He contin-ues to speak. God spoke each of us into existence and desires a personal relationship with us. We can learn to hear His voice by becoming familiar with the way He has communicated throughout salvation history and ultimately through Jesus Christ. “Spoken” leads teens through the Scriptures and offers unique encounters with God through prayer and the sacraments so that they live rooted in His Word. Contact Sarah in the Faith Formation office.

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OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC SCHOOL: ENCOURAGE . ENRICH . EMPOWER

Support our School Annual Fund TEXT TO GIVE: 727-312-1030

Type the dollar amount and AF in the message line

For Example: 250AF Click Send!

Art

Mrs. Mary Donner

Creative Innovation What makes an art education important? In this fast-paced world, taking time for art and creativity are more important than ever before. The art room at Our Lady of Lourdes is a magical place. Every day we explore history through the artistic inventors who helped shape our communities, societies, and the world. The artists at our school are encouraged to use all parts of their brains to beautify our planet. When we walk through the art room door at Our Lady of Lourdes it is like taking our creative vitamins!

Can creativity be taught? According to Dr. George Land and his brilliant colleagues, the answer is yes. The team came up with a test to answer the request from NASA in 1968 to figure out how to choose the most creative engineers and scientists. They already knew they had the brightest and the best educated. NASA wanted to learn how to keep up with our profoundly changing world. Their test seemed to work so they applied it to a group of 3-5 year-old Head Start kids. The results were so amazing they followed the children for the next 20 years. 98% of these children tested in the genius level of creative thinking! The children tested at 30% by the age of 10, and by 15 they were at 12%. Unfortunately, it tops out at 2% by age 30. What can we do about this trend? Creativity can be taught and fostered in people of all ages! Kids learn how to use logic, aspire to have correct answers, and get results in a predictable “right is right” manner during their academic journey. We need to find a way to keep the 5-year-old creative genius alive and thriving in everybody! When there is a fear of failing, people are less creative. Why do 98% of children say that they love art? Maybe it is the fact that anything is possible - there are no wrong answers! Art is fundamen-tally magic. At Our Lady of Lourdes, all the arts are held in high regard and the importance of creativity is paramount!

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A CALL TO SHARE

Sunday, DECEMBER 15 Cash Offertory (2,123 households) ............ $16,561 Parish Automated Giving ............................. $9,167 Total Offertory ......................................... $25,728

Attendance: 1860

2019 Annual Pastoral Appeal

We have received $262,940 in pledges and $259,685

paid toward our goal amount of $320,399.

We are so close! Let’s wrap this up!

Love is all around and Jesus is in our midst. Thank you to the 574 families who have responded generously to the 2019 Annual Pastoral Appeal on behalf of our parish. Your generosity is gratefully accepted. If you have not yet made a gift or pledge, please prayerfully consider the blessings you have received and the pray-ers that have been answered in your time of need. If you have already made a gift, please consider an additional gift to help us wrap this up!

You can make a gift online by visiting our website at www.ourladydunedin.org or text your gift to 727-312-1030 and include APA after the amount.

STEWARDSHIP: TIME | TALENT | TREASURE

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION

Church Renovations Collection NEXT WEEKEND, JANUARY 4-5

On the first Sunday of each month, we have a second collection to help with the recent renovations of the church: ‘Contribution for our Renovated Church.’ Please use the special envelopes provided in your packets, or in the pews, each month, or you can give online. For those who use Online Giving for your weekly offertory, you may select an automatic payment to be deducted once a month for this collection.

Power Mad King Herod was a nasty piece of work. Ruler of Judea under Roman occupation, he maintained his power by executing, murdering, or banishing anyone in his way, including his own family. Not being a Jew, he frequently broke the laws of Moses, enraged Jewish leaders, and

extorted excessive taxes from a poor population. The Holy Family, warned of Herod’s plot to kill all baby boys in Bethlehem, went to Egypt to escape. We can easily pinpoint so-called leaders and heads of states today who behave as disgracefully as Herod, raining down violence on their own people. Today there are over fourteen million refugees worldwide who have fled their homelands to escape atrocities. They survive in camps, dependent on aid agencies. After Herod died the Holy Family came home to settle in Nazareth. Many refugees today have little hope of returning home. Let us be grateful for our families and consider helping those displaced by war and bloodshed.

Living Stewardship Now To find out more about refugees and ways to offer practical help, contact Jesuit Refugee Services or Catholic Relief Services. Pray for all refugees and prisoners of conscience. Copyright © 2010, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

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WE ARE A DYNAMIC PARISH. BE BOLD. BE CATHOLIC.

Men’s Fellowship Gathering MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 7PM

Men of the parish are invited to kick off the New Year at an evening of ping-pong, pool and fellowship at parish-ioner James Nichols’ house (133 Carlyle Circle, Palm Harbor 34683). Whether you are in Tap Into Fellowship, That Man Is You!, Knights of Columbus, Men’s Emmaus, or would just enjoy an evening with other Catholic men - this is for you. No RSVP required - casual dress. The Three Kings journeyed to find Emman-uel; make a short drive to share fellowship with men of the parish on January 6th.

An Invitation to All Ladies of the Parish TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 7PM

An open invitation to all ladies of the parish! Knights of Columbus Ladies’ Auxiliary is gearing up for an exciting year as we continue with Faith in Action programs that will fulfill our desire to assist in furthering our Dynamic Parish dreams. Please join us on January 11th. Bring your ideas, bring a friend, and bring your Rosary to pray together.

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WE ARE COURAGEOUSLY LIVING THE GOSPEL WE ARE A PARISH FAMILY, IN LOVE WITH CHRIST, COURAGEOUSLY LIVING THE GOSPEL

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2020 7:30PM IN THE CONMY CENTER

TICKETS $25

Tickets are on sale now for this nationally touring tribute band! Purchase at the parish office or online at:

ConmyCenter.com

Hurry! Before we advertise to the general public! Our last show sold out!

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CH Church CC Conmy Center CCA CC Room A CCB CC Room B CCC CC Room C

CCD CC Youth Ctr CCL CC Lobby CHP Chapel DCA DuBois Rm A DCB DuBois Rm B

DCC DuBois Rm C SH School Hall SB School Bldg SM School Math Rm SL School Library

"Secret Peacock" Dramatic Reading SUNDAY, JANUARY 5 AT 10:30AM

SCHOOL LIBRARY Join us for this fun family event! Parishioner Lynn Kilbride will be in the school library after the 9:30 mass doing a dramatic reading from the first novel in her new series, “Tails of the Secret Peacock: The Beginning of Wisdom.” An allegory in which the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit come to life, “Secret Peacock” takes readers on time-bending adventures with seven heroic characters! This will be a great hour for your family, and there will be copies of the book available for purchase.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 1

Married couples, the New Year is almost upon us. What greater time than the New Year to renew God’s great gift of Love to us. Join us on the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend and rekindle and renew the deep love that God wants for you. For information call the Application Couple at (813) 270-7832 or go online to www.wwme-tampabay.org. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend in this area will be held at the Hamp-ton Inn in Oldsmar. Space is limited, so apply early!

Desserts for Pinellas Hope BROWNES NEEDED THURSDAY, JAN 2

Thank you for providing desserts for the residents of Pinellas Hope; we are very grateful for your support! If you would like to make a donation, please bring it to the Parish Office 9am-4pm in a disposable container.

3 Friday

9:30 AM CHP MMP Rosary Cenacle

8:00 PM DCB AA Meeting

4 Saturday

9:30 AM CH Exposition

GIFT SHOP CLOSED DECEMBER 22-JANUARY 5

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