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Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 17, 2008 St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church Parish Mission “ A Eucharistic community, filled with the Holy Spirit, where people of all cultures and ages are welcomed, educated in faith, participate in prayer, are called to serve, receive of others, and are inspired to offer their own gifts to advance the building of God’s kingdom.” If you are what you should be, you will set your whole world on fire. St. Catherine of Siena PARISH OFFICE Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Phone: (727) 531-7721 Fax: (727) 531-7723 www.scosparish.org 1955 S. Belcher Road, Clearwater, Florida 33764 727-531-7721 www.scosparish.org At that time, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. At that time, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. At that time, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district came and called out, And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district came and called out, And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district came and called out, “Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David! “Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David! “Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter is tormented by a demon.” My daughter is tormented by a demon.” My daughter is tormented by a demon.” But Jesus did not say a word in answer to her. But Jesus did not say a word in answer to her. But Jesus did not say a word in answer to her. Jesus’ disciples came and asked him, Jesus’ disciples came and asked him, Jesus’ disciples came and asked him, “Send her away, for she keeps calling out after us.” “Send her away, for she keeps calling out after us.” “Send her away, for she keeps calling out after us.” He said in reply, He said in reply, He said in reply, “It is not right to take the food of the children “It is not right to take the food of the children “It is not right to take the food of the children And throw it to the dogs.” And throw it to the dogs.” And throw it to the dogs.” She said, “Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps She said, “Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps She said, “Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps That fall from the table of their masters.” That fall from the table of their masters.” That fall from the table of their masters.” Then Jesus said to her in reply, Then Jesus said to her in reply, Then Jesus said to her in reply, “O woman, great is your faith! “O woman, great is your faith! “O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.” Let it be done for you as you wish.” Let it be done for you as you wish.” And the woman’s daughter was healed from that hour. And the woman’s daughter was healed from that hour. And the woman’s daughter was healed from that hour.
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Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 17, 2008
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church 1955 S. Belcher Road, Clearwater, Florida 33764
727-531-7721 www.scosparish.org
Parish Mission “ A Eucharistic
community, filled with the Holy Spirit,
where people of all cultures and ages are welcomed,
educated in faith, participate in prayer,
are called to serve, receive
of others, and are inspired to offer
their own gifts to advance the
building of God’s kingdom.”
If you are what you should be, you will set your whole world on fire.
St. Catherine of Siena
PARISH OFFICE Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Phone: (727) 531-7721
Fax: (727) 531-7723
www.scosparish.org
1955 S. Belcher Road, Clearwater, Florida 33764 727-531-7721 www.scosparish.org
1955 S. Belcher Road, Clearwater, Florida 33764 727-531-7721 www.scosparish.org
At that time, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon.At that time, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon.At that time, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district came and called out,And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district came and called out,And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district came and called out,
“Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David!“Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David!“Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter is tormented by a demon.”My daughter is tormented by a demon.”My daughter is tormented by a demon.”
But Jesus did not say a word in answer to her.But Jesus did not say a word in answer to her.But Jesus did not say a word in answer to her. Jesus’ disciples came and asked him,Jesus’ disciples came and asked him,Jesus’ disciples came and asked him,
“Send her away, for she keeps calling out after us.”“Send her away, for she keeps calling out after us.”“Send her away, for she keeps calling out after us.” He said in reply,He said in reply,He said in reply,
“It is not right to take the food of the children“It is not right to take the food of the children“It is not right to take the food of the children And throw it to the dogs.”And throw it to the dogs.”And throw it to the dogs.”
She said, “Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scrapsShe said, “Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scrapsShe said, “Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps That fall from the table of their masters.”That fall from the table of their masters.”That fall from the table of their masters.”
Then Jesus said to her in reply,Then Jesus said to her in reply,Then Jesus said to her in reply, “O woman, great is your faith!“O woman, great is your faith!“O woman, great is your faith!
Let it be done for you as you wish.”Let it be done for you as you wish.”Let it be done for you as you wish.” And the woman’s daughter was healed from that hour.And the woman’s daughter was healed from that hour.And the woman’s daughter was healed from that hour.
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Pastor Rev. Kenneth J. Malley Parochial Vicar Rev. Krzysztof Gazdowicz Permanent Deacon Rev. Mr. Barry Wallace Pastoral Assistants Sr. Kathleen Beatty,S.S.J Sr. Marie Cella, S.S.J
Parish Manager Kate Hargrove
Dir. of Religious Education Carla Lamont
Music Director Kathleen Pignato
Youth Coordinator Nanci-Beth Rollman Miraculous Medal Novena:
Monday, following the 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM Masses.
First Friday Devotion:
During June, July, and August only on …
First Friday: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament following the 11 AM Mass and concluding with Mass at 7:00 PM.
S a c r a m e n t a l L i f e o f t h e P a r i s h MASS SCHEDULE Vigil Mass, Saturday….. 4:00 PM Sunday Masses….7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM Nursery: 9:00AM and 11:00AM Masses. Daily Masses: Monday-Friday...7:00 AM, 11:00 AM Monday…………..................7:00 PM Saturday…………..……......8:00 AM Rosary: Mon.—Fri ...6:20 AM and 10:30 AM, Sat. 7:20 AM Sacrament of Baptism: Celebrated on the last Sunday of
the Month. Pre-baptismal class is required. Please call the parish office for more information.
Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday — Friday…………..….....10:30 AM — 10:50 AM Saturday………………..….…..….…...3:00 PM —3:50 PM Sacrament of Marriage: Arrangements are to be made with a priest or deacon six months in advance. Sacrament of the Sick/Visitation of the Sick: Anointing of the sick by a priest is available on request. Those unable to attend mass
due to illness may receive Holy Communion at home. Please call the parish office for information.
S T E W A R D S H I P
Readings for the Week of August 17, 2008 Sunday Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 56:1, 6-7; Ps 67; Rom 11:13-15, 29-
32; Mt 15:21-28 Monday St. Jane Frances de Chantal, religious Ez 24:15-24; Dt 32:18-19, 20, 21; Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday St. John Eudes, priest Ez 28:1-10; Dt 32:26-27, 27-28, 30, 35-
36; Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday St. Bernard, abbot, doctor Ez 34:1-11; Ps 23; Mt 20:1-16 Thursday St. Saint Pius X, pope Ez 36:23-28; Ps 51; Mt 22:1-14 Friday Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ez 37:1-14; Ps 107; Mt 22:34-40 Saturday St. Rose of Lima, virgin Ez 43:1-7ab; Ps 85; Mt 23:1-12 Sunday Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 22:19-23; Ps 138; Rom 11:33-36; Mt 16:13-20
Annual Pastoral Appeal Assessment: $158,118.00 Pledged Amt. $ 61,099.50 Paid: $ 49,198.50
“Something Beautiful for God” Pledged Amount: $2,482,542 Paid Amount: $1,366,105 # of Gifts: 673 Average Gift: $3,688 % of Campaign Goal: 83
Sunday Regular Offering Envelopes Presented…………….…….$ 9,953.00 Loose Offerings…………………..……..$ 2,046.00 Total Regular Offering…………….….$ 11,999.00 Building Fund Offering Envelopes Presented………………….$ 3,410.00 Loose Offerings………………………...$ 843.00 Total Building Fund Offering……….$ 4,253.55 Total Sunday Offering………………..$16,252.55 Total Attendance …………………….. 1687
May God bless you for your generosity!
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Saturday August 16
8:00 am 4:00 pm
ROBERT COHEN † KARL MEINECKE
Sunday August 17
7:00 am 9:00 am
11:00 am 6:00 pm
FOR ALL PARISHIONERS JANET GIOVANELLI † HARRIET GONTAREK † JORGE ANTONIO BARBA †
Monday August 18
7:00 am 11:00 am 7:00 pm
ANGIE PENELLO † ANTONIO & MARIA RANDELLO † MERYL DUBACH †
Tuesday August 19
7:00 am
11:00 am
LIV. & DEC. MEMBERS OF THE FINNEGAN FAMILY FATHER MICHAEL J. FINNEGAN †
Wednesday August 20
7:00 am
11:00 am
SPECIAL INTENTION OF SEEBACH FAMILY GERALD PROULX †
Thursday August 21
7:00 am 11:00 am
EMILY MARANO † RICHARD CORCORAN,USMC †
Friday August 22
7:00 am 11:00 am
SAM ANTHONY MORASCO, SR † MARGARET MCGRATH †
Saturday August 23
8:00 am 4:00 pm
FATHER MICHAEL J. FINNEGAN † PATRICIA MCKLEVIS † BERTHA CAPOZI †
Sunday August 24
7:00 am 9:00 am
11:00 am 6:00 pm
ALL SOULS IN PURGATORY ALL PARISHIONERS JOSEPH PERALTA † SAM ANTHONY MORASCO, SR †
The children of our parish are about to begin a new school year. I ask that we, as a parish, pray in a special way for the children, teachers, and all others involved in education. We also need to pray for all seminarians, especially Brian and Jason (St. Catherine’s seminarians). Pray that they may have the grace to open their hearts to Jesus’ calling. My seminary days remind me of the movie “Men of Honor” (The Navy Seals). Just as in the Navy, the selection process is arduous. Many come but only some are truly called. Many seminarians will not com-plete their journey as they realize they are not called to this vocation. For those who are truly called, the re-wards will be life giving. I know that once you hear Christ’s call in your heart you should respond. God never said following in his footsteps would gain us honor and glory. As difficult and demanding as it may seem, working in God’s vineyard is very fulfilling. As a Priest one has the opportunity to touch people’s lives in various stages of their faith journey. Sometimes he acts as a “salvage expert” (one who re-claims what is lost); when he encounters someone who has hit rock bottom, he helps them to find their soul and to recapture the lost meaning of life. If someone is down because of depression, fear, or anxiety, he helps him to see the light of hope. If someone is seriously injured or near death, he provides the sacraments and consoles the family. I would never want to be anything other than a priest. I think that in my entire priestly ministry if I help but one person it would be worthwhile. God never stops calling new disciples to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. We need to pray for new vocations. As God said to us in the Sacred Scriptures: “Then you shall call, and the LORD will answer; you shall cry out for help, and he will say, Here I am.” Father Krzysztof
Mass Intentions
Vocation Awareness Events
♦ “Come & See Discernment Retreat” for Single Catholic Women (20-50)-Aug. 29-31. Come & see how the Benedictine Sisters live their monastic life. Have leisure for prayer, guided reflection, group sharing & individual conferences. Email vocation @saintleo.edu.
♦ Busy Student Retreat-Sept. 28– Oct. 2, USF Catholic Student Center, Tampa. Email [email protected] for more information. ♦ Animae Via Discernment Group— An ongoing discernment group for individuals who are reflecting on God’s call in their lives.
Starts with Pizza at Windy City Pizza then moves next door to St. Paul’s in Tampa. For more info email [email protected]. ♦ Vocation Awareness weekend at St. John Vianney College Seminary—Nov. 7-9. For more info email [email protected].
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SUNDAY 8/17 MONDAY 8/18 TUESDAY 8/19 WEDNESDAY 8/20
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast 8:00am to 1:00pm RM 5 & 6
No Scheduled Events
Afternoon Bingo 12:00 pm PC Boy Scouts 7:00 pm RM 5 & 6 Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm RM 3
Exposition and Benediction 11:30 am — 7:00 pm RCIA 7:00pm RM 5-6 Evening Bingo 6:30 pm PC
LEGEND: PC = Parish Center SCS = St Cecelia School CH = Church RM = Room
F A I T H F O R M A T I O N
Adult Bible Study There will be one last Bible Study for the summer. Dates are as follows: ♦ Tues. Aug. 19 ♦ Sat. Aug. 23
Saturday classes are from 9:30 — 10:30am. Tuesday classes are from 7:00 — 8:00 pm. All classes meet in Room 3. Fall session of Bible Study will begin September 9.
There will NOT be a Youth Group gathering tonight, August 17. I will be on a retreat at the
Bethany Center in Lutz with 4 mem-bers of our parish that have been selected to be on the Diocesan Youth Council. The members of the Diocesan Youth Council (DYC) act as spokesmen for their respective parishes, deaneries or offices. They strive to network and communicate with the group they represent regarding diocesan and local events as well as advise the Diocesan staff of the Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry regarding local needs and con-cerns. They assist in the planning, implementation and evalua-tion of diocesan events (with the biggest event being a Diocesan Youth Rally). Please keep Angi, Angela, T.J., and Amanda in your prayers as they begin this new journey in their faith life. We will resume next week as usual. Please join us. We begin our meeting right after the 6pm Mass is over and end at about 9pm. We’d like to thank Miss Beth Langley for the wonderful dinner she provided us with last week. Everything was absolutely delicious!
God Bless! Nanci-Beth
Student Registration For Religious Educa-tion: It is our privilege to welcome you to an-other year of Religious Education here at St. Catherine of Siena Church. Our Religious Edu-cation Classes for grades K-5 will be held at St. Cecelia’s Catholic School, located at 400 South
Hillcrest Ave., Clearwater. Children in grades 6-8 and the Confirmation Class will be held at St. Catherine’s. Classes are scheduled to begin Sept. 7th (K-5) and Sept. 8th ( grades 6-8). Confirmation classes will begin January 11, 2009. Formal Registration for people who have not yet reg-istered for Religious Education Classes will take place THIS Sunday, August 17th after the 9am and 11am Masses in Room 1. You will need to complete one Registration Form for each child so please allow enough time, after Mass, to do this. This process is for those children who have not as yet been registered in our Religious Education Program. Baptismal Certificates are required for: All first time students, Students receiving their First Holy Commun-ion in 2009, Students receiving the Sacrament of Confirma-tion in 2009. If you do NOT have a copy of your child/children’s Baptismal Certificate, NOW is the time to request a copy from the Church where they were baptized. (A self-addressed, stamped envelope helps to speed this up). Tui-tion for the year is $30 per child/$60 per family and should accompany the Registration Forms. This fee is for the text-books only. There is no other fee for the year. If paying by check, please make it payable to St. Catherine of Siena Par-ish. REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED ON THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS! A Mandatory Orientation Meeting for parents and guardians will be held on Thursday, August 21st at 7:00pm in the Parish Center. Please mark your cal-endars. Catechists, please note a meeting will be held on Thurs., Aug.28th at 7pm in Room 3. Also, a Catechist Retreat will be held on Sat. Sept. 20th from 9am until 12:30 pm at St. Catherine of Siena Church. Should you have any questions regarding the registration process or the Religious Education Program, please do not hesitate to contact me. God bless you and we thank you for your commitment and dedication to your child/children and to our Religious Education Program. Sincerely in Christ, Carla Lamont
“Abide in Me” A program of prayer for spiritual growth based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, will be held on Wednesdays, from September 3 through October 29, 2008 at 7 PM at the Cenacle of Our Lady of Divine Providence, House of Prayer, 702 South Bayview Avenue, Clearwater. There is a suggested donation of $50. For more information, please call 727-799-4003.
Please pray for the souls of our recently deceased parishopners: Josephine Olayas and Wayne Mulderink.
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THURSDAY 8/21 FRIDAY 8/22 SATURDAY 8/23 SUNDAY 8/24
Religious Education Parent Meeting 7:00pm — 9:00pm PC
No Scheduled Events
Adult Bible Study 9:30 am RM 3
Coffee and Donuts 8:00 am — 12:00 pm RM 5 & 6 Youth Group Meeting 7:00 — 8:30 pm RM 5&6
LEGEND: PC = Parish Center SCS = St Cecelia School CH = Church RM = Room
C O M M U N I T Y
Please join us in prayer as we ask for God’s guid-ance and protection of our troops, especially those from Saint Catherine’s: John Carabetta, Allan Guiel, Mike McGinley, Thomas J. Voytko, Peter M. Clark, Jonathan D. Someck, Ryan Patrick Cahill, Ryan Mik-
linski, John Barnes, Robert L. Garcia, Donovan Bardega, Jeff Wilder, Patricio Lanas, John Lawson, Daren Kolofsky, Ben Izzo, Jeremy Gardner, Jared Pa-hutski, Christopher Bruinsma, Kevin Warren, Christo-pher Vaeth, Mary Beth Riendeau, Bobby Bridges, Ca-sey Hengstebeck, Robert Schueck.
CARE & OUTREACH Prayer is the lifting up of our minds and hearts to God. If there is someone you know who is ill, depressed or just feeling down, please call Joyce at 584-4735.
The Catholic Church warmly welcomes new members and tries to provide an appropri-ate spiritual formation according to each
person’s needs. This process of formation is called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Not only is it the Church’s way of welcoming new members, but it is also in-tended to renew and deepen the belief of each Catholic. The entire parish community is entrusted with sharing its life with new members and with offering them support and en-couragement on their journey of faith.
If interested, contact Sister Kathleen/531-7721
PANCAKE BREAKFAST on Sunday, August 17 (TODAY) in Rooms 5 & 6. Tickets may be purchased at the door. - 1st Degree: Friday, August 29, Holy Family at
7:30 PM Candidates be there at 7:00 PM - 2nd Degree: Friday, September 5, Holy Family in St. Pete - 3rd Degree: Saturday, September 20, Spring Hill could be moved to New Port Richey. On Saturday, September 6, Past Faithful Navigators Dinner at 6 PM, $15 per person or $25 per couple, at Father Lopez Council, 58th and Park Blvd. Next meeting of Council #14456 will be on Thursday August 28 at 7 PM in Room 2 Contact Bernie 507-7697 or Wayne 524-2788 for more info.
2008 CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE PROJECT
To help the Catholic faithful become informed on where candidates stand on key issues, the Florida Catholic Confer-ence, Florida Knights of Columbus, Florida Council of Catholic Women and the Florida Catholic newspaper have teamed up to question those running for state and federal office. To see how candidates on the Aug. 26 primary bal-lot responded in the Candidate Questionnaire Project, go to www.informedcatholicvoter.com
MARRIED COUPLES: By offering married couples the beautiful experience of a World-wide Marriage Encounter Weekend, the Catholic Church is affirming and supporting you in your chosen vocation—Marriage. Take advantage of this great gift to enhance your
relationship and enjoy a love-filled weekend away together. The next WWME weekend is Sept. 12-14. For information call (813) 270-7832 or go online at www.wwme-tampabay.org
Traveling this Summer? Find a Catholic Church at your destination! Visit www.masstimes.org which assists the Faithful in meeting their Sun-day and Holy Day Obligations by providing a
listing of Mass times and Church locations.
Does your son enjoy being outdoors and having fun with other boys his age? Then the Scouting program at St. Catherine of Siena is for you! The Scouting program includes sports, academ-ics, leadership, nature, and tons of fun. This
summer, the Cub Scouts spent a week at day camp at Camp Soule in Clearwater, enjoyed front row seats at a Threshers game, spent the night at a Lock-In at St. Catherine’s, and had a splashin’ good time at the Highland Aquatic Center. Appli-cations are available in the church office. If you are inter-ested in joining, contact Chuck Warrington at 667-8424 or [email protected]
The last day to hand in applications for the Clearwater Central Catholic High School Scholarship is Monday, September 1st. The forms are avail-
able in the church office.
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TOTAL PAYMENT
10% DOWN PAYMENT
3 ANNUAL PAYMENTS
6 SEMI-ANNUAL
PAYMENTS
12 QUARTERLY PAYMENTS
36 MONTHLY PAYMENTS
WEEKLY SACRIFICE
$4000 $400 $1200 $600 $300 $100 $23
$10,000 $1000 $3000 $1500 $750 $250 $58
$15,000 $1500 $4500 $2250 $1125 $375 $87
$25,000 $2500 $7500 $3750 $1875 $625 $144
$50,000 $5000 $15,000 $7500 $3750 $1250 $288
$100,000 $10,000 $30,000 $15,000 $7500 $2500 $576
SUGGESTED 3 YEAR PLEDGE AMOUNTS—Any Pledge i s Great ly Appreciated!
We are the “Body” of Christ!
• As members of the Body we are called to Participate and make sacrificial offerings for the building up of this body. • The early followers of Christ were also asked to make great sacrifices to participate in the community of the faithful.
Pledges can be made via Cash, Check, Credit Card, Gifts of Stock, Annuities, Trusts, Wills and Bequests.
Pledges can be made monthly,
Quarterly, semi-annually or annually.
I would like to Thank All who have already made a pledge. All gifts are greatly appreciated. I believe that as long as each of us responds to the Sacrificial offering that we are called to make, we will indeed meet all the required costs for our building project.
“As long as we do what we are called to do….
We can set our world on fire.” St. Catherine of Siena
Pledge cards are available at the Church exits or you can call our on-site Campaign Office at 727-531-7721 ext. 105.
