2348 Collier Parkway PO Box 1229 Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639 Parish Office Phone Number: 813-949-4565 Office Hours Monday—Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Fax Number: 813-948-1981 [email protected]www.LadyRosary.org Early Childhood Center Mary’s House 813-948-5999 [email protected]Children’s Ministry Young Disciples 813-949-2699 [email protected]Youth Ministry 813-949-7331 [email protected]Family Life Ministry 813-949-4565 ext. 232 or 230 Deacon [email protected][email protected]Music Ministry [email protected]Celebration of the Eucharist Saturday Vigil - 4:30 PM 6:30 PM (Spanish) Sunday Masses 7:45 AM 9:30 AM Family Mass / Nursery 11:30 AM / Nursery 5:00 PM (Life Teen) Daily Mass Monday—Saturday 8:00 AM Thursday – Eucharist Adoration 8:30 – 9:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:30—4:20 PM Sunday 4:30– 4:50 PM Or by appointment Second Sunday of Advent December 9, 2018 Solemnity of Mary Mother of God
When Mary appeared to Juan Diego as Our Lady of Guada-lupe, she had encouraging words for him. "Am I not here, I who am your mother?" In the image on Juan Diego's tilma (tunic), Mary identifies herself with the Aztec people. She has their hair and fea-
tures, their symbolic maternity dress. She in-corporated their important symbols of the sun, moon, and stars. Today's Mass includes two Gospel options. Both are familiar passages from the Gospel of Luke - the Annunciation and the Visitation. Both are equally relevant to today's feast be-cause Mary's yes to Christ isn't only to care for him but to come to us. Our Lady of Guadalupe is pregnant. The image bears witness to Mary's yes to conceive the Savior of the World. But even in her pregnancy, she goes to care for Elizabeth. Now Mother to all the world, Mary comes to the aid of her children, reminding them of her presence among them.
Retirement account steps to end the year:
If you are 70 ½ and subject to the RMD, and you plan to make a qualified charita-ble contributions in 2018, then you should have your IRA custodian make a direct transfer of funds from your IRA to a qualified charity prior to Dec. 31, 2018.
Any contribution up to $100,000 will result in a tax saving to you because the contribution will count as part or all of the RMD. For example, if your marginal tax bracket is 28 percent, if you contribute $1,000 directly to a charity from your IRA, your taxes will be re-duced by $280.
This alternative produces tax savings to you only if you don’t itemize.
AWAITING THE SALVATION OF GOD The world does not seem big enough to contain the jubilation of the first reading. In the Gospel reading, the Roman empire isn t big enough, either. The great powers of Rome are named and made to stand waiting for the arrival of God s salvation. And we find Paul meditating joyfully on what really matters. According to Baruch, the city of Jerusalem is like a person standing on tiptoe looking for God s salvation, which is coming from the east. Those who were led away on foot, heads down, now come back, a proud people. Why, the very way is smoothed out. The path is lined with fragrant, lush trees. It can't get any better than this, can it? Well, yes, it can. For a voice calls out in the desert. Here is the beginning of the salva-tion of God. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
Second Sunday of Advent
Mass Intentions & Readings
Saturday, December 8—The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00 am: Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Patroness of SVDP by SVDP 10:00 am: † Florence Rubino by Al & Antoinette Arcona 4:30 pm: † Antonio, Gary, Debbie & Eleanor San Agustin by Laurie San Agustin 6:30 pm: † Rosalia Palechor & Mass of Thanksgiving by Ana Mondragon
Sunday, December 9 — Second Sunday of Advent Readings: Bar 5:1-9; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6 7:45 am: For the People of Our Lady of the Rosary 9:30 am: † Sylvia Musalo by Frank Musalo 11:30 am: Intentions of All Mothers Living & Deceased 5:00 pm: † Gabriela Hernandez by Monica Hernandez & Pilar Garcia
Monday, December 10— Advent Weekday Readings: Is 35:1-10; Lk 5:17-26 8:00 am: † Elizabeth Dansi by Carl Cicolello
Tuesday, December 11— Advent Weekday/ St. Damasus I
Readings: Is 40:1-11; Mt 18:12-14 8:00 am: † Leonor Suarez, Gabriel & Luzdary Bolivar by Alexandra Muñoz
Wednesday, December 12—Our Lady of Guadalupe Readings: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, or any readings from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712 8:00 am: † Diosdado Dipasupil by Olivia Dipasupil
Thursday, December 13 — St. Lucy Readings: Is 41:13-20; Mt 11:11-15 8:00 am: † Robert Adams by JoAnn Adams
Friday, December 14 — St. John of the Cross Readings: Is 48:17-19; Mt 11:16-19
8:00 am: † Sylvia Musalo by Frank Musalo
Next Weekend Saturday, December 15—Advent Weekday Readings: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11/Mt 17-9, 10-13 8:00 am: † Charlie Bowen by Aurora Bowen 4:30 pm: Intentions of Kailey & Mike Schneider by Cheryl Hammond
6:30 pm: † Nancy Alcala by Yndira Milano
Sunday, December 16 — Third Sunday of Advent Readings: Zep 3:14-18/ Phil 4:4-7/Lk 3:10-18 7:45 am: † Antonio & Socorro Valdez by Sandra Valdez 9:30 am: For the People of Our Lady of the Rosary 11:30 am: † Maxima & Carlos Tumang & Sons by Norma Castillo 5:00 pm: † Bob & Neil Januzzi by The Stewart Family
Be a Good Steward of the Advent and Christmas Seasons
December is such a busy time of year, and a month that tempts us to lose sight of the profound spiritual importance of the Advent and Christmas seasons. The best way to stay focused on the coming of Jesus Christ is to be good stewards of his presence in our daily lives. Here are simple ways to exercise good stewardship of this sacred time of year.
Give God a very special gift this year: Let this gift be some-thing personal that no one else needs to know about, and let it be a sacrifice. Perhaps your gift will be to commit to spending more time with God daily. Perhaps there is a habit you know you should give up. Why wait for a New Year’s resolution? Start now. Celebrate the season of Advent: Light the Advent wreath can-dles each night before dinner. If you have children, let them offer their own prayers to the Christ child for whom we are waiting. Set aside a special time to read the Christmas story in the Gospel of Saint Luke 1:5-56 through 2:1-20: Consider reading this account with your family and discussing it together. Attend Christmas Mass together with your family: If you are alone this Christmas or don’t have family living near you, invite a friend or a neighbor to join you.
Congratulations
To all those Celebrating A Wedding Anniversary this Month
We pray for all married couples, for their faithfulness to each other and for their renewed commitment to the loving covenant they pledge to each other through the Sacrament of Marriage.
“Stand Firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong." l Cor. 16:13
Anointing of the Sick Those scheduled for Serious Surgery should contact the Parish to ar-range for the reception of this sacrament prior to their entrance into the hospital. Those in imminent danger of death have a right to the consola-tion of the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick and Holy Eucharist. Immediate relatives should call the Parish 949-4565 . Baptism Baptism for infants and children under seven: Please contact Deacon Frank or Kathy DeSanto at (813) 949-4565 ext 232 or 230 or by email to [email protected] or [email protected] to schedule an appointment prior to deciding on a Baptismal date. Confirmation Teens: Baptized Teens in 9th grade or above may enroll in the Confirma-tion Class by calling Mike Buckler at 949-7331. Adults: who practice their Catholic Faith but have not yet been confirmed, should contact Deacon Frank or Kathy DeSanto at 949-4565 ext 232 or 230 so special instruc-tions and arrangements may be made for their Confirmation. Eucharist The homebound may receive Communion on a regular basis by contact-ing the parish office to request this service. Lay ministers assist the pastor in this ministry. Holy Orders If you would like to serve God by preaching the Gospel, celebrating the Sacraments and serving the needy, God may be calling you to be a priest or deacon. For more information contact Fr. Ron or the Diocesan Voca-tion Director at 727-345-3452 or website: www.spvocation.org or e-mail: [email protected]. Marriage In keeping with Diocesan guidelines, arrangements must be made at least six months before an anticipated wedding date can be set, to allow for the re-quired SIX MONTH preparations for the sacrament of matrimony. Couples need to pre-register for the next Joined in Christ Sacramental Marriage Prepa-ration Program as soon as a decision to marry has been made, by contacting Deacon Frank or Kathy DeSanto at 949-4565 ext 232 or 230 or Email at [email protected] or [email protected] Reconciliation (Confession) Saturday: 3:30 to 4:20 PM, Sunday 4:30— 4:50 PM or by appointment. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA, RCIA adapted to teens, RCIA adapted to children) Unbaptized adults, older children, or teens who wish to be baptized in the Catholic Faith, or adults, older children or teens already baptized into another Christian community and who now desire full communion with the Catholic Church, should contact Deacon Frank or Kathy DeSanto at 949-4565 ext 232 or 230 or Email at [email protected] or [email protected] .
Kathy Teushler Tammi Horn Anita Savage Claudio Sepulveda Jaime Sobrino Reinaldo Sobrino Susie Ulrey Robert J Kress Robert M. Kress Sylvipa Sobrino Raymond Garcia Elia Ronda Natalia Rijos Shelby Jackson Rachel Barton Kevin Kulish Oscar Rosa Nicole Kress Jean Pierre Alarie Sarah Downey Richard Womack Carol & Dave Carroll Orlando & Norma Lebron Colleen Gallagher Francis Monalem Charo Crawford Martha Richardson Julie Walford Jack Ross
Let us pray for those listed and their caregivers
Call the Parish Office with your prayer requests.
Michelle Howe Pat Leisner Gloria Delauney Tony Delauney Louise Gallagher Anita White Walt Klein Joe Pendzinski Damon Prada Jasmine Prada Grace Miller Arlene & Joe Cody Patricia McCullough Mr. & Mrs. Manlapaz Sophia Dipasupil Kylie Cannon Patricia Ahlgren Ronnie & Barb Bradford Francisco Tomasini Kevin V. Rodriguez Rochelle Nicolson Dolores Escobar Jeannie Mactye Kevin Kelly Ann Donnelly Peter Wachowlak
Our Lady of the Rosary Early Childhood Center
Provides a faith based structured preschool learning environ-ment. Our program starts at age 2 through the state funded VPK program. Our rigorous academics have been proven successful by the performance of our children going onto Kindergarten. Our curriculum focuses on phonetic awareness, letter recognition, writing skills, reading strategies, and problem solving activities. We offer two sessions, a morning preschool program and an afternoon program. We also offer extended hours when needed. For more information please contact: Corrine Ertl, Center Director at 813-948-5999 or [email protected]
“This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine…”
Welcome to all caregivers of children birth to five-years-old. This group is a wonderful opportunity for
play time for the kids and fellowship for the grown-ups. Please join us from 10am to Noon on the first and third Wednesday of
the month, September to May (we follow the Pasco County School Calendar). We meet in room 5 of Rosary Hall. Any
6:30P:Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass; Reception following in RH
8am: Daily Mass 8:30am:Daily Rosary/
Adoration
8:30a:Catholic Home-school A. IH,RH5-8*
10a: Nursing Home
10:30a-CGS:Atrium
*12P: BROWN BAG TALKS (RH/ 1+2)
6P:4th (RH/ 5+6)Degree 6:30P: Knights of Columbus #8104
6P:Bible Study RH/7
6:30P-Cancer Support Group RH/# 4
6:30P: (IH/A&B) Esp. Bible Classes
7:30P: Ven Espiritu Santo (Esp.)
6:30P: Council of Catholic Women (IH/C&D) coffee bar
7P:Nar-Anon (IH/E)
7P:CRHP-W (RH/1)
7P: Praise & Worship in Chapel
8a: Daily Mass CH 8:30am: Daily Ro-
sary/
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1P: Live Embers: Cards/Games RH/8
2:30P: (IH/D) Legion of Mary
5P: Patriotic Rosary (Chapel)
**6:30P: Art of Parenting E,F,G
7P: EMMAUS: IH/ A-D
KEY: CH= Church Chpl=Chapel RH=Rosary Hall W/Rm# IH=Immaculata Hall + Rm Alpha MD: Mater Dei MR= Music Rm. PO=Parish Office PH=Parish House WC: Welcome desk ** Note: room change
8a:PARKING LOT SALE
(CCW Sponsored)
8a: Daily Mass CH 8:30a: Marian Move-ment of Priests (Chapel)
9:30a: Spanish Monthly Ministry Mtg. (Fr. Xavy)
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1P: Wedding in Church
6:45P: SP. Children’s Lit.( RH/1+5); & Elijah cup
7P:IH/ C & D Art of Parenting
Outside/After Masses
St. Vincent de Paul Collections
3rd Sunday of ADVENT
Children’s Lit./ Elijah Cup at 9:30a Mass
A.M. Welcome Center
Nursery Available: 9:30a & 11:30a Masses
9a: CGS/Atrium & IH/G
9:15a-RCIA Elementary/Middle/Teens (MD)
11a: CGS/Atrium & IH/G 11a: Y.D. IH/A-G &
11:30a RCIA Rite of Welcoming 11:45a (RH) RCIA Class Nicodemus room
1P: YD Home Stdy IH/A-D
1P: RH/5 CRHP Men, ‘WILD GOOSE’
5P:Life Teen Mass Church 6:30P: Life Night (RH/ MD) 6:30P: Parent Life/Nicodemus
6:30P:Surviving Divorce: IH/C & D
Outside/After Masses: 10:30a: Donuts + Coffee
SVDP Collections
Stewardship Of Talent ~ 2018 ~ The Sharing of the Essence of Who We Truly Are. Please verify dates & times on Parish website calendar: www.LadyRosary.org
Who to call to become involved—Parish organizations and ministries
See pages 8-9 for information about Young Disciples, Edge and Life Teen
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Mike & Bonnie Meyer……..………...…618-830-7572 Altar Servers: Deacon Frank & Kathy DeSanto……………...….…. ……………….949-4565 Altar Servers (Spanish) Ninoska Paredes……………………………………..310-614-6250 Annulments: Fr. Elixavier Castro. [email protected] 949-4565 Arts & Crafts: Lynn Jenkins…………………………………..………….…………….996-1916 Arts & Environment: Jessica Kroger…………………………..…………………........995-0189 BearMakers: Suzie Garrett…………………………………….……………………….973-1117 Bible Study Group: (Thursdays)……………………………..……………………….949-4565 Boy Scouts:…….. email: [email protected]…. ………………………….404-801-3223 Cancer Support Network: Joe & Colleen Gallagher………………….………...813-928-4902 Catholic Business Network: Mary Ann Whallen ……………………..……………...833-4737 Catholic Divorced Survival Group: Cathy Moreland……………………....……913-485-7076 CRHP …....Jean Wilson:……………………………………………………….......813-956-8629 Columbiettes # 8104: Helen Strakos.…………………………...……………….813–727-5011 Council of Catholic Women: Coleen Ward……………………………………..813-997-1045 Cursillo Movement Representative: Sue Maffeo ……………………….….......….996-0940 Divine Mercy Cenacles: Elizabeth Montgomery………………….........c:813-240-3843 EMAUS Mujeres : Sally Bonilla….……………….………..……………………...813-495-7776
EMAUS Hombres: Carlos Muñoz ………………………………………………..813-385-1260 E-prayer: Mary Arment ……………………………………...……[email protected] Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Christine Pearce………..…….813-469-0642 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (Spanish): Carlos Muñoz …… 813– 385-1260
Funeral / Bereavement …………………………………….. Kathy & Deacon Frank DeSanto
Guard of Honor of the Sacred Heart: Danielle.Richardson.,[email protected] Getsemani Alba Alzate (S)…………………………………………..813-765-7704 Healing Ministry: Deacon Augie Ortiz……………………………………….… .813-949-6629 Hearts Afire: Cheryl Hammond….………………………………………...…..c: 813-728-8448 Jail Ministry: Denise Starkey……………………………………………………(813)215-9535 Joseph’s Hands; Filipino Comm.;Rosary Makers; Mac & Nida Liwanag… 703-447-0331 Knights of Columbus, Council 8104: Richard Loar, Grand Knight…………. 937-477-0893 Lectors: Dc. Frank DeSanto…949-4565…………..(Spanish) Arturo Giammugnani…..767-1814
Legion of Mary (Spanish): Ligia Villadiego………………..….................. 727-512-2301 LifeTeen Band/ Mike Wilson………..………………………………………. 813-618-5873 Living Well Bible Study: S. Julian… 813-833-5114.and ..C. Cunningham.. 845-790-1613
Marian Movement of Priests & Patriotic Rosaries: Hermie de la Cruz…... 406-4567 Marriage Prep: [email protected]. or [email protected] 949-4565 Mary’s Hands: Christina Cunningham……………………….845-790-1613 Matrimonio, Dialogo y Seguimiento (M.D.S): Luis & Maria Del Pilar … 813-748-3895 Mental Health Counselor: Carmen Anderson………………………….…….... 949-4565 Mercy Calling: Cheryl Hammond………………………………………………. 728-8448 Ministers of Hospitality: Robert Nyberg M.O.H. (Sp.) Eddie Roque … 244-7079 Music Ministry (Spanish) Jose Diaz..………………………………………. 813-758-9401 Nain……Bereavement……...………. Mike & Bonnie Meyer……………618-830-7572 Nar-Anon: Bonnie Jacob……………………………………………………..702-327-4869 Natural Family Planning: Jenene & Matt Peterson …………………………… 949-2226 Nursing Home Ministry: ………………………………………………………… . 9 4 9 - 4 5 6 5 Home School: Theresa Bobev: ……..………………………….……...727-836-0303 Prayer Group (Fri AM): Aurora Bowen………………………………………….996-9774 Rediscovering Jesus Men’s Ministry: Dimitre Bobev……………….…….727-403-8060 Respect Life Committee: Mary Riley…………………………………………813-838-4407 Respeto a la Vida & RICA (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos) Gladys Ruenes:943-7061 Sacristan: Kathy DeSanto..949-4565; Sacristan (Sp.): Lydia Cordero … 813-846-6348 Seniors’ Ministry, Director: Carol Gray……………………………………….813-310-4729 Servants Heart Couples’ Ministry: Jevon & Cindy Williams……………….813-407-2324 Spanish Ministry: Gustavo ………………………………………….813-949-4565 Sports Program: Patrick Poland………………………………………… 813-484-8621 St. Kateri Sodality: Communion to the Homebound…………..……………(813)949-4565 St. Nicholas Society (AKA: Papa Noel): Sheila Vega………………………...949-4565 St. Vincent de Paul Society: Sharon Turner………………………………813-494-2551 Take them A Meal: Cheryl McAloon …………………………………813-928-7724 Toddler Play Group: Kimberly Sievert :………………… [email protected]
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Music Ministry All of our Music Ministry groups are back in session with regular weekly rehearsals. Here’s some quick info: 11:30 Choir—Meets on Wednesday Nights in the Choir Room at 7:00pm 9:30 Choir—Meets on Thursday Nights in the Choir Room at 7:00pm Children’s Choir (ages 5-11) —Meets on Tuesday Nights in the Choir Room at 5:30pm Junior choir (11 and up) —Meets on Thursday Nights in the Choir Room at 6:15pm Our Resurrection Choir sings for funerals and is open to new members. We meet a half-hour before each funeral. No pre-vious experience necessary. OUR CHOIR REHEARSAL ROOM HAS MOVED — We have now moved our music rehearsal room into the large portable in the back parking lot, in the building which was formerly the Youth Ministry Office. If you are interested in getting involved in our music ministry, you can call the parish office at (813) 949-4565 and leave me a message, or e-mail me at [email protected]. Come get involved in music! Soli Deo Gloria.
The Elijah Cup: Take the Elijah Cup home for a week and pray for vocations to the Priesthood, the Diaconate and Religious Life. If you’re interested in participating,
Erin Moore— 813-949-2699 Family Mass Mike Buckler— 813-949-7331 Lifeteen Mass Rudy Valentin— 813-575-9954 Spanish Please call:
HEALING MINISTRY
Hurting Spiritually? Hurting Emotionally? Hurting Physically? Need Deliverance?
COME TO JESUS
Let Him soak you with love and mercy Let Him heal you with the help of the Holy Spirit.
HEALING MINISTRY meets in the CHAPEL TUESDAY from 7: 00 to 9:00 PM
Holy Communion to the Homebound
If you have a relative or a friend who is homebound and/or sick and would like someone to bring Holy Communion to them? Please call the parish office and give them the name of the person, address, phone number, and any pertinent information. Someone will call and make necessary arrangements as soon as possible.
Enfermo o Incapacitado
Si tiene un familiar o amigo que esta enfermo ó incapacitado, al cual le gustaría recibir la Santa Comunión, favor de llamar a la oficina parro-quial, dé el nombre de la persona, número telefónico, dirección y cualquier información pertinente. Un servidor/a del grupo St. Kateri So-dality lo llamara para hacer los arreglos necesarios tan pronto como sea posible.
Have You Invited A Neighbor To Join You For Mass Lately?
Every year, the Parish collects and distributes Christmas Gifts for the less fortunate children and the Migrant children. This year, the Parish will be collecting Christmas gifts the weekend of: December 15th and December 16th
The Christmas gifts should be NEW gifts only.
Each tag on the tree is a two-part tag. When you take a tag off the tree, please complete one part of the tag with your personal information and place that tag in the basket located on the tables by the Christmas Trees in the back of the church.
The DEADLINE to return the Christmas Gifts will be on December 16th .
As you arrive to Mass, "Papa Noel" volunteers will be at the entrance of the church collecting the gifts.
When wrapping the Christmas Gifts, please be sure to wrap the gifts and securely tape the Christmas Gift Tag with the child's information on the package. If you decide to use gift bags, please be sure to secure the bag by taping or stapling the bag closed. This will ensure the gift will remain in the bag. Again, please be sure to securely tape the Christmas Gift Tag with the child's in-formation to the gift bag.
The "Papa Noel" Ministry would like to "Thank you" for your kindness and generosity!
Our Lady of the Rosary provides on-site Professional Counseling Services to children, adults, couples and families. Contributions towards the cost of services are welcome and payable to OLOR.
For additional information, or to schedule an appointment, please call 949-4565, ext. 223 or e-mail [email protected] Office hours: Thursday and Fr iday by appointment.
Carmen S. Anderson- Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Do you or anyone you know have a prayer need?? please email:
The next meeting of the Council of Catholic Women will be held Tuesday, Dec. 11th at 10:30 am in Rm 5 of Rosary Hall. There
will be a potluck lunch after a short meeting. All ladies of the parish are invited to join in as we celebrate Christmas.
Our Lady of the Rosary Family Cancer Support Network
Meets on Thursday of the week following the Healing Mass. Rosary Hall Rm # 2 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Cancer Survivors & Caregivers are en-couraged to join us in Prayer and resource exchange in our fight to deal with this disease. Contact: Joe & Colleen Gallagher (813)928-4902
La Red de Familias con Cáncer de Nuestra Señora del Rosario
Se reúne los jueves siguiente a la Misa de Sanación en el Salón # 2 de Rosary Hall de 6:30 a 7:30 pm. Invitamos a los Sobrevivientes y Cuidadores a unirse a nosotros en oración e intercambio de recursos en nuestra lucha para tratar con esta enfermedad.
Our Lady of the Rosary
Saturday, December 15
Anyone with items or crafts to sell are welcome! Christmas, Home Based & Local Business
$10.00 for parking space
Set up from 7 am – 8:00 am Sale 8:00 am – 12:00 noon
Spaces assigned when payment received Drop off reservations at the office.
For more information contact:
Coleen at (813) 997-1045 or Doreen at (813) 997-4500
Event sponsored by the Council of Catholic Women.
COURAGE— Courage is a group of Catholics who experience same-sex attractions and who are committed to helping one another to live chaste lives marked by prayer, fellowship and mutual support. Our members are guided by caring priest chaplains who offer reconciliation and di-rection for the spiritual life. The confidential meetings take place in our diocese. This support ministry is sponsored by our diocese. Contact: [email protected] For more information about Courage International and view resources please go to www.couragerc.org
Join us in the Chapel:
Rosary Cenacles (Upper Room) of the Marian Movement of Priests & Laity
Every Saturday after 8:00 am Mass 8:30— 9:30 am
Praying for Pope Francis, Pope Emeritus Benedict, Cardinals, Bishops, Priests, Deacons and Lay Ministers of the Church
Contact: Hermie De La Cruz (813) 406-4567
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Están todos invitados a la Celebración de Nuestra Señora de
Guadalupe “Emperatriz de las Américas”
Se llevará acabo el Miercoles 12 de Diciembre, 2018 Comenzara con el Rezo del Santo Rosario apartir de las 6:30 PM Seguido con la Celebracion de la Santa Misa 7:00 pm
Tendremos un Compartir en Rosary Hall después de Misa!
Bienvenidos a tu Parroquia! Llamar a Maria (949-2699) si tienes preguntas sobre Primera Comunión ó clases de catequesis.
YOUNG DISCIPLES OFFICE: 813-949-2699 Connie Whittington Erin Moore Maria Rodriguez Director of Children’s Ministry Coordinator of Children Ministry Coordinator YD Sacramental Prep
Communion Corner Please keep in prayer our children who are preparing to receive Jesus for the first time this year. They are working on good deeds for Jesus.
“During my school presentation I paused to help everybody understand.” Alexa A.
“I stood up for my friends when bullies were picking on them.” Axel A.
“I helped my sisters in the morning get ready for school.” Anderson B.
“I helped my classmates with their work.” Reanne C.
“I got super hero of the quarter at school.” Sophia C.
“I cleaned my bedroom and brought my sister a gift.” Ian C.
“I watched my baby sister.” Olivia C.
“I helped my sister get the Christmas stuff out of the attic.” Caeden F.
“I sat by my elderly grandparents and gave hugs.” Michael P.
“I helped my mom by bringing the clothes down.” Tiffany P.
“I helped my neighbor find her dog.” Bryan S.
Make meal time special. Pray for Vocations. Take home the Elijah Cup from the 9:30 Mass and the following week bring the gifts to the altar. -Call Connie
DECEMBER
9—9:30 AM First Holy Communion Mass
9—11:00 AM—Young Disciples
10—4:45 & 6:30 PM—Young Disciples
12—4:45 PM - Young Disciples
16—11:00 AM - Young Disciples
16—1:00 PM - Home Study
17—January 6 NO YOUNG DISCIPLES
CHRISTMAS BREAK
Congratulations to the following children who
received Jesus for the first time this weekend—
December 8 and 9, 2018
Anthony Colson Ellie Nieto
Thinking About Joining the Catholic Church?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.), the process for initiating adults, teens and children into the Sacramental Life of the Church.
It is a process designed for people seeking full communion with the Catholic Church.
RCIA is Not just for those who want to be Catholic. This program is a powerful way to enter into the Rich Teachings of the Catholic Church.
If today you hear the voice of GOD, harden not your hearts!
INQUIRY SESSIONS: Start Tues, Dec. 4, 2018 in the
Nicodemus Room, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
“Inquiry” is a period of spiritual discovery to help an individual
understand that the Catholic Faith as a life-long pursuit for relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
We are excited to meet with you and discuss your journey. Please call or email
Deacon Frank and Kathy DeSanto
FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES Page 10
FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES invites you to join us,
USF and St Leo University in Washington D.C.,
January 17-19, 2019. We will be flying and staying at
the Homewood Suites. Your non-refundable $50 deposit is due
November 19, 2018 to hold your spot, Please contact Kathy DeSanto for more details.
Altar Servers Rite of Christian Initiation of Adult
CONNECT is a community of young adults ages 21-35 who are helping one another to grow in relationship with Jesus Christ through the Catho-lic Church. We strive to help each other prune our lives so that it bears much fruit by following Jesus' commandment to love one another. We gather often for social, service, and spiritual events, as well as weekly as a small communi-ty to support one another, grow with one another and love one another as Jesus commands. Married or single please join us! Have children...bring them!
SCHEDULE: We meet in Nicodemus Room at 7pm on Friday nights. 11/23: No Meeting 11/30: Beautiful Hope: week 1 12/7: Beautiful Hope: week 2 12/14: Beautiful Hope: week 3. Led by Mer K 12/21: Beautiful Hope: week 4 12/28: Social. 12/29: White Elephant Party at Meredith K.
SING, SING, SING !!
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Praise & Prayer
Join us for an Exciting time set aside for us, God’s faithful,
to recognize, develop and strengthen the Holy Spirit moving through our parish and our daily lives.
Sessions 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. In the Chapel
Thursday evenings (see dates below)
Invite your friends & family. Everyone is welcomed!
2018 Praise and Prayer Thursday Sessions: Dec 13, 20
Have you recently become Engaged?
Are you Planning to be Married
We are excited you have chosen Our Lady of the Rosary
These are the beginning Steps to have your Wedding at OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY
1. Call Kathy or Deacon Frank DeSanto to arrange a meeting 2. Register and attend both sessions shown below 3. Visit our website, www.ladyrosary.org, for more information
The first two sessions of each of our nine session program are in Rosary Hall on Thursday evenings from 7:00 –8:30 PM.
Two Part Series - Presented by Fr. Ron Aubin Part 1—Marriage as Contract—1/24/19
Part 2— Marriage as Sacrament— 2/21/19
Tech Team Mission PLEASE HELP!
Join our team!!
Serving on the Tech Team spiritually connects God’s Faithful
in Song, Prayer, and God’s Word: to enter into full participation of worship at
Our Lady of the Rosary Church.
WE ARE IN NEED of OPERATORS For ALL Masses
For information about training to become a Tech Team Missionary...
A Healthy Option For a Lifetime of Love Natural Family Planning (NFP) is an umbrella term for the natural, healthy, morally
acceptable methods of family planning recommended by the Catholic Church to help couples space, achieve, or avoid pregnancy. NFP reflects the dignity of the human person within the context of marriage and family life, promotes openness to life, and
recognizes the value of the child while respecting the love-giving and life-giving natures of marriage.
2019 Sessions: January 14th, 2019
April 29th, 2019 August 19th, 2019 October 14th, 2019
For further information or to pre-register contact: Matt and Jenene Peterson at 813-949-2226
Inspired by Psalm 127:4, this new eight-session small-group study covers the
following:
THE ART OF PARENTING
The Goal of Parenting Forming Character Applying Discipline Building Relationships Understanding Identity Nurturing Identity Preparing for Mission The Power of Family
Please register by emailing: [email protected]; Cost: $25 per couple (2 manuals)
Catholic Business Network of Tampa Bay
Is a non-profit membership organization for local business people. While we welcome people of all faiths, the network is comprised of Catholic professionals who want to incorporate their faith into the workplace while networking with other Cath-olics to foster personal and business relationships. Come meet us every Tuesday morning from 7:30 – 9:00am in Rosary Hall Rooms 5 & 6 For more information visit www.cbntampa.org Need Business?
The Catholic Church encourages the “practice of merciful love,” offering as a guide the corporal works of mercy, charitable acts for the common good and basic human welfare. These actions are rooted in our love for the
Lord, and as Jesus tells us, knowing that whatever we do for the most vulnerable among us we do for Him. Pantry Hours: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9 am -11:30 am. For assistance Contact (813)949-6094
• Publix is cur rently giving a $10 gift card when you get a flu shot Consider donating that $10 Publix gift card to our SVDP pantry Drop your card in the Sunday collection basket or in the SVDP box at the church.
Help make the holidays brighter for the many needy families who visit our pantry.
The volunteers of SVDP greatly appreciate your support!
It’s flu season, so get a shot in your arm and
help St. Vincent de Paul
Bless the Baby Jesus December 15 & 16, 2018 The tradition of the Christmas Nativity scene began with St. Francis of Assisi in 1223. Francis realized how the Incarnation of Jesus revealed God’s love for us in a very special
way. To make that love more visible to the people of his time, Francis created a manger scene in the town of Greccio, in Italy, using live people and animals. The local people were so moved by this depiction that it quickly became an annual tradition. Soon, this beautiful practice became popular in other nations around the world. Today, the Nativity scene has a prominent place in so many Christian homes. Placing your Baby Jesus fig-ure in a nativity crèche in your home can help the whole family reflect, throughout the Advent and Christmas seasons, on Christ’s wonderful birth in Bethlehem.
Don’t forget to bring your Baby Jesus figures to Mass
As we reflect on our many blessings, we are hopeful that God remains at the center of all we say and do. As we celebrate 50 years as a dioce-san faith family and give thanks for our generous parish community, it is time for all of us to be part of a bigger blessing, one that transforms
lives. If you have not yet made a gift or pledge to APA, please give now. Support God’s mission for you and your service to others. Every gift, every prayer, makes a difference and changes someone’s life!
Pledged: $ 290,665 87.57% Paid: $ 278,632 83.95%
587 Participating families 3,188 Registered, active families
APA envelopes are available in the back of church, from the parish office or you can make a donation through our web site: www.ladyrosary.org/give
Our Campaign Statistics
Goal: $1,165,971 Total Pledges: $ 827,504 Total Paid $ 660,372
Parish Reimbursement to date: $ 119,509
Mater Dei Parish Center Building Fund
Forward in Faith Distribution $119,509 Expenditures : $ 1,292,072 In Savings: $ 138,533
Where we stand: $ 1,430,613
There are Veterans living in Baldomero Lopez State Veterans’ Nurs-ing Home who never get visitors. The Nursing Home has created ‘ADOPT-A-HERO’ program. Volunteers sign up & are compatibly matched to visit with a Hero at least one hour a week. (you may sign up for more). For more information please call Johanna Snee: 813-558-5000 ext.1424 .
Patriotic Rosary for the Healing of our Country; Unity and Peace in the Church
Be part of this important faith in action.
Please join us every Friday in the Chapel from 5:00 – 6:00 pm Except on 1st Fridays, which is Adoration Friday. Contact: Hermie De La Cruz (813)406-4567
“If my people who bear my name humble themselves and pray, And seek my presence, then I will listen from Heaven,
and restore (or heal) their country, and their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14
Todos los Jueves Immaculata Hall, salones A y B
7:30 PM. Excepción el día que se celebra la Misa de sanación.
Dejenos saber si necesita oraciones: bit.ly/OLORGDO
You’re invited to the Simbang Gabi at Our Lady of The Rosary Church on:
December 20, 2018 at 7:00pm.
Celebrant: Fr. Ron Aubin. Mass to be held at Mater Dei.
Reception and Fellowship to follow at
Immaculata Hall after Mass.
PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL Joe Gallagher 928-4902 Mike Fittipaldi 996-2401 Rosa White 892-1697 Margaret Smith 949-8568 David Caruso 690-2469 Eddie Roque John Lann
Next Finance Council Meeting: January 2019 7 pm
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Joe Gallagher 928-4902 Terry Miller 746-9922 Gladys Ruenes 943-7061 Danielle Murphy 416-8146 Thomas Ryan 838-4635 Christine Pearce 469-0642 Gerry Lagasca 766-0905 Rosalia Moreno 991-9742 Jo Tambone 235-3448 Charles Nyberg 973-3187 Dick Loar 937-477-0893 Claire Thompson 949-4565
Stewardship: Our Way of Life
Now you can make your offertory gifts work harder than ever to support your parish by participating in our
Online Giving Program. Here is a link to Online Giving!
www.ladyrosary.org/give Accepting Offertory, Holy Day Offerings, APA, Parish Ministry Center Building Fund, Faith Formation Fees & More
