St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 4450 County Road 579 • Seffner, FL 33584 (physical address)

P.O. Box 1218 • Seffner, FL 33583 (mailing address)

Phone (813) 681-9115 • Fax (813) 689-4148 www.stfranciscc.com • Email: sfaseffner@tampabay.rr.com

Pastor Fr. Michael C. A. O’Neill, I.C.

Pastor Emeritus Fr. Christopher R. Fitzgerald, I.C.

Priest in Residence Fr. James McAteer, I.C.

Priests of the Institute of Charity (Rosminians)

Deacon Jerry Thomas Deacon Dick Beaudry

Mass Schedule Weekend Masses

Vigil Mass (Saturday): 4:30 p.m. (English), 6:30 p.m. (Spanish) Sunday Masses: 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m.,

and 4:30 p.m.

Weekday Masses Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m.

Thursday: 6:30 p.m. (Spanish) Rosary 25 minutes before each Mass

Eucharistic Adoration

Monday thru Friday After 8:00 Morning Mass to 4:00 p.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday: 3:30-4:15 p.m. First Friday: 7:30 a.m.

or Anytime by Appointment with Priest

August 3, 2014 Eighteenth Sunday in

Ordinary Time, Year A

Saturday August 2 4:30 p.m. †Bernard Ferris, Sr. by Mildred Paquette 6:30 p.m. Spanish Mass †Marira Sava by Saida Rodriquez Sunday August 3 8:30 a.m. Parishioners of St. Francis of Assisi 10:30 a.m. †George & Americo Nocete by Bertha Nocete 4:30 p.m. †Willard Barrentine Monday August 4 8:00 a.m. Intention of Aliceia Marrone by Dottie Mabe Tuesday August 5 8:00 a.m. Intention of Chris Harlor & Joy Gregory by Rachel Harlor Wednesday August 6 8:00 a.m. †Joseph & Mary Urban Thursday August 7 8:00 a.m. †Georgette Ripoll by Josette Casagrande 6:30 p.m. Spanish Mass Friday August 8 8:00 a.m. †Neptina Charles by Marlene Hill Saturday August 9 4:30 p.m. †Frank Polumbo by Mary Elizabeth Polumbo 6:30 p.m. Spanish Mass †Sergio Montes by Argentina Montes Sunday August 10 8:30 a.m. †Mary Ann Casale by James Casale 10:30 a.m. Parishioners of St. Francis 4:30 p.m. †Shirley Indessi by Jeanne Sanczel

IN THE CHARITY OF YOUR PRAYERS, please pray for those who are ill, homebound, or confined to hospitals and nursing homes, especially for the following:

Please remember to pray for our troops, especially: Daniel Hutton Karen Castillo Aran Miller Jarred Taracido Joseph Michalek Juan Cruz Christian Morelo Adam Murray Kris Urquhart Stefan Tyska Mickey Reese Christopher Heacox Ryan Levy Cruz Jeff Calvani Robert Lewis Greg Bender Ryan Hurley J.P. Zotomayor

Helen Castillo Derrick M. Shea Rafael E. Santiago Nathan Berry Devon Michael Callicoat Matt Daniels Jack Vine Jesse Witt Brittany L. Jones Baker Adam Baker Cameron Trinkle Zachary Trinkle Brandon Trinkle Dan Holder Jesse Doyle Kenneth Urquhart Aaron C. Lint Lawrence Morgan Null

John Andrew Marple James E. Desaulniers Brennan Tyska James Kropp Robin Brown Josh Silva Charles Laing III Christa Seals Joshua Eicholz Kurt Datol Kevin Lime

August 3, 2014 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A 2

Mass Intentions for the Week

Fr. Fitzgerald, Benjamin Ambrose, Adam Alexan-der, Warren Ashton, James Barkow, Mary Baron, Deb-bie Beckering, Ernest & Heather Berard, Brittany Bourassa, Pat Brinley, Dee Brown, Dolores Budden-brock, Jimmy & James Burke, Raymond Burke, Goldie Buggert, Dana Cal-vani, Yovanna Campos Cabrere, Patty Capitano, Michael Casagrande, John Cushwa, Edward DeMars, Carmen Connors, Delia Devine, Richard Ellis, Ruth Erlendsson, Rosemarie Gabriel, Ed George, Mary Geraci, Paula Goodman, Kenny Gay, Patricia Graf, Joy Grimm, Rachel Harlor, Adrianna Helton, Marlene Hill, Charlie Homs, Ann Johnson, Helen Kate, Ste-ven Lauria, Fr. Demetrio Lordan, Anne & Frankie Mansis, Aliceia Marrone, John McFaul, Jim Miller,

Pat McDonough, Cindy Mellon, Rina & Luis Maura, Alberta Migues, Heidi Louise Miller, Car-leen & Jim Mingle, Ed Murray, Helen O’Connor, John Openlander, James Pederson, Mary Elizabeth Polumbo, Richard Pope, Rev. Joseph Presley, I.C., June Fay Roberts, Pat Racic, Frances Radis, Karin Slater Reinert, Helen Sake-vich, Catherine Schaefer, Mary Schembri, Bill Shum-sky, Laura Spivey, Evelyn Steen, Andy Stramel, Jr., Stanton Sullivan, Berna-dette Suppa, Betty Valleri, Isabel Valdez, Frank Vass, Al Veinotte, Alice Vei-notte, Lucy Vessa, Martin Vicari, Gabriel Wagner, George Wagner, Brittney Wilbur, and the Home-bound and their Caregivers and the repose of the soul of Bonifaci Burdier.

Prayer and Humility Arm yourself with prayer rather than a sword; wear humility rather than fine clothes. ~ St. Dominic

REFLCTING ON GOD’S WORD Two years ago Michon and her children had gotten their own apartment and left the safety of the women’s shelter behind. Three weeks ago she brought the children back for the first time since they had left. They came for the feast celebrating the grand opening of the shelter’s new addition. The feast had felt just like old times, only better, with plenty of speeches, laughter, tears, and hugs, and more than enough food to go around. Michon was glad to be able to bring a big chicken salad to share. There had been plenty of meals when she had had nothing to contribute. At the feast everyone commented on how happy Michon’s chil-dren looked and how much they’d grown. Since then she had already returned to the shelter four times as a volun-teer. A feast could be defined as a large gathering of people to share food and memories in celebration of a sig-nificant event or vision. Feasts have an amazing power to heal and nourish our spirits, to bind us together in love, and motivate us to care for one another. The feasts in today’s scriptures illustrate the miraculous physical and spiritual nourishment that takes place when we gather for the Eucha-rist, to celebrate the memory and promise of “the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 8:39).

READING FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jeremiah28:1-17; Psalms 119:29, 43, 79, 80, 95, 102; Matthew 14:22-36 Tuesday: Jeremiah 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22; Psalms 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Matthew 14:22-36 or Mt 15:1-2, 10-14 Wednesday: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; Psalms 97:1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Peter 1:16-19; Matthew 17:1-9 Thursday: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalms 51:12-15, 18-19; Matthew 16:13-23 Friday: Nahum 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7; Deuteronomy 32:35cd-36ab, 39abcd, 41; Matthew 16:24-28 Saturday: Habakkuk 1:12 — 2:4; Psalms 9:8-13; Matthew 17:14-20 Sunday: 1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a; Psalms 85:9-14; Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 14:22-33

Welcome to St. Francis of Assisi! We extend a special welcome to all our visitors and

new parishioners who have come to celebrate Mass with us today! If you are new to our community, please intro-duce yourself to our clergy. If you live in this area and attend regularly, we invite you to join our parish of St. Francis of Assisi. Registration is necessary for better care of souls, more effective administration of sick calls, and matters pertaining to baptism, education, marriage and burial.

Registration is very easy and the green "Parish Reg-istration" cards can be found in the pamphlet holder above the table in the lobby. After completing, please place in the Parish Drop Box, located in the door by the water fountain in the lobby.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — All you who thirst, come to the water! You without money, come to the feast! (Isaiah 55:1-3). Psalm — The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs (Psalm 145). Second Reading — Nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ (Romans 8:35, 37-39). Gospel — All ate until satisfied; they collected twelve baskets of what was left over (Matthew 14:13-21).

GRACE IS EVERYWHERE Grace is everywhere. People of faith act on this be-lief. As Christians we are called to reach deeply into our-selves and find God’s presence there. We are called to reach outside ourselves and find God there, too. The reality of grace has sustained and nourished peo-ple beyond numbering. The church never tires of telling the story of the loaves and fishes. It is narrated no less than six times in the four Gospels. We imagine the hesi-tant apostles reaching into the baskets and finding bread, always more bread. We anticipate the ending. The apos-tles will wear out before the bread runs out. At another time and place, Isaiah also spoke of an abundance, this time of water, sweet honey, and rich milk. Always, always God is a gift-giver, and we the receiv-ers. Our response is doxology, or praise. In the second reading Paul provides the words and attitude. Praise is everywhere.

LIVING GOD’S WORD In the Gospel we hear that Jesus “was moved with pity for them, and he cured their sick” (Matthew 14:14). Then we hear Jesus say to the disciples, “There is no need for them to go away; give them some food your-selves” (Matthew 14:16). How do these statements speak to your heart today?

August 3, 2014 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A 3

Prayer to Avert Storms Father, all the elements of nature obey Your command. Calm the storms that threaten us and turn our fear of Your power into praise of Your goodness. Give us the fine weather we pray for so that we may rejoice in Your gifts of kindness and use them always for Your glory and our good. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with the Holy Spirit one God forever and ever. Amen.

Tuesday August 5

Legion of Mary Pope John XXIII Prayer Group

8:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday August 6

Dinner for the Needy Bible Study MDS Group

4:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Thursday August 7

Bible Study Knights of Columbus Officers & Business Meeting

8:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m.

Saturday August 9

Hispanic Youth Group Hispanic Choir Practice

5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.

Monday August 4

Emaus Group Baptism Class

7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

This Week at St. Francis August 2 - 9, 2014

Ministries Schedule August 9th & 10th

Saturday - 4:30 p.m. Mass Rosary Leader: Soleau, S. Altar Servers: Adult Volunteers Lector: Zendegui, S. E.M.H.C.: Subko; Lyons; Benn; Murray, G.; Lanctot; Angelo, J. & J.

Sunday - 8:30 a.m. Mass Rosary Leader: Silva, D. Altar Servers: O’Connor, D.; O’Connor, J. Lector: Figueroa, K. E.M.H.C.: Boucher; Mularoni; Simpson; Leone; Pasden; Plourde

Sunday - 10:30 a.m. Mass Rosary Leader: Oliu, M. Altar Servers: Wrobel, J.; Wrobel, T. Lector: Zawlocki, R. E.M.H.C.: Vazquez; Mussenden; Carr; DiRisio; Monaldi, F. & J.

Sunday - 4:30 p.m. Mass

Rosary Leader: Hunt, J. Altar Servers: Harper, K.; Kennon, G. Lector: Harper, M. E.M.H.C.: Harper, B. & J.; Hazzard; Whitehead; Hunt; Womack; Byerley

Homebound E.M.H.C. 1st Group: Jerry & Florence Monaldi 2nd Group: Maria Ocampo & Mary Little 3rd Group: Marilyn Oliu & Anna Marie Mazur

Eucharistic Adoration Monday - Friday .......................... 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Legion of Mary Tuesdays after 8:00 a.m. Mass. Novena to Our Lady, Queen of Peace Tuesdays after 8:00 a.m. Mass. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: ............................................. 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. First Friday: .............................................. 7:30 a.m. or

anytime by appointment with priest. Anointing of the Sick For all those threatened by serious illness: available

anytime, but particularly during daily Mass. Baptisms After required instruction, contact parish office. Marriage Contact office at least six months before desired date

and before setting date. Business Office Hours Monday - Friday .......................... 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

August 3, 2014 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A 4

Baptism Class The next scheduled baptism class for those parents wishing to have their children baptized here at St. Francis will be Monday evening, August 4th at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room. Parents need to complete our series of three classes prior to having their child baptized.

Knights of Columbus News Blessed Antonio Rosmini Council #14278 Next weekend, August 9th & 10th , the Knights of Columbus will have a Membership Drive. The Knights of Columbus have four core principles. “All the good works we do are informed by our four core principles: Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism.” For more information about the Knights of Columbus, please contact Grand Knight Steve Jarosz at 813-685-2021.

From Your Parish Nurse That morning cup of coffee does more than help you get going, research shows. Here’s how much you may need daily to lower your risk of these 3 increasingly common diseases. ♦ Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease -3 to 5 cups (drinking

more than 5 cups didn’t offer as much protection) ♦ Type 2 Diabetes - 4 cups or more ♦ Parkinson’s Disease - 5 cups or more “I pray that everything may go well with you & that you may be in good health, as your spirit is well.” ~3 John 2

Thanks to all who donated peanut butter and jelly for sandwiches for the bag lunches we give to the needy. It truly is appreciated. Thanks again!

August 3, 2014 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A 5

St. Francis Chronicle

Francis: Bluey, I see the pastor passing by, he must be back from Ireland? Blue Jay: Correct, dear saint, they tell me he spent some days at a meeting of his religious com-munity before taking a vacation, driving around seeing his folks. Francis: Well, that’s important nowadays although in my days those who entered religious life didn’t get in touch with their folks anymore. Blue Jay: Wow, that was tough, thank God the Holy Spirit has been renewing the Church with the passage of time, bringing more wisdom and light into the lives of the faithful. Francis: Maybe you’re right, Bluey, but vowed religious still need to be aware of human weak-ness when it comes to giving God the service He is due, what I mean is, getting too involved with family matters could possibly be a side-track to doing God’s work.

Blue Jay: And distance is no problem nowadays, like in your day, dear saint. Francis: With all the modern gizmos the opposite is true, people are living in each other’s heads day in and day out, isn’t that true? Blue Jay: If you mean that we are having too much communication with each other maybe you’re right….some disci-pline is needed in the use of various types of social media nowadays…. Francis: Dear bird, as usual you hit the nail on the head, and no, I don’t believe you have a bird-brain at all, at all!

Faith Formation News Classes will begin for Faith Formation, kindergarten thru Youth Group, September 7th. Please watch for registra-tion forms in the mail in August. Students must attend two consecutive years of Faith Formation to prepare for receiving the sacrament of First Holy Communion or Confirmation. We are looking for a few catechists, assistants and substitutes. Please call Judy at 813-244-2853, if you are interested in teaching our children our Faith. NO experience is necessary!! RCIA PROGRAM NEWS Do you feel a nudge in one of the following ways? RCIA Classes will begin Wednesday, Sept. 17th at 7:15 p.m. 1. As a non-Catholic, do you want to learn more about the Catholic Faith? 2. As a Catholic, do you want to learn more about your faith? 3. As a Catholic who has not received all the sacraments God has blessed us with, is this your time to do so? 4. As a Catholic, would you like to sponsor someone who wants to enter the church? If you are interested in this life changing program or if you have questions, please contact Deacon Dick thru parish office at 681-9115. WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Husbands and Wives: What have you done for your marriage today? Successful marriages don’t work on automatic pilot – at least not for long. Like a garden, they require constant attention: fertilizing, watering, and weeding. Healthy marriages, like gardens, don’t die suddenly. More often they fade away from a gradual lack of attentiveness, letting things slide, taking each other for granted. Join us for a Worldwide Marriage Encounter and discover God’s plan for joy, romance and passion in your marriage. The next weekend in this diocese is August 22-24. For more information or to apply, call (813) 270-7832 or go on-line at www.wwme-tampabay.org. Choose Life… One of Dr. Seuss’ most charming books, “Horton Hears A Who,” conveys a powerful pro-life message—from Horton’s repeated proclamation that “A person’s a person no matter how small,” to the ridicule and hardship he endures for defending tiny beings that others can’t see. Scripture tells us we must all become as little children. WORDS AND WEEDS A man of words and not of deeds, is like a garden full of weeds. ~ Anonymous nursery rhyme

Stewardship of Time & Talent Salute In gratitude for God’s gifts of time and talent to our parish, we acknowledge and salute Pauline Bull, Eucharistic Minister of Holy Communion… Thank you, Pauline!!

Stewardship Reflection “Why spend your money for what is not bread; your wages for what fails to satisfy?” ~ Isaiah 55:2 Of all the ways we are asked to be generous, giving our money can be the most challenging. God understand this. Remember though that we are called to be generous with all our gifts, in-cluding our money. We are called to give from our “first fruits” and not from what is “leftover”.

Stewardship of Sacrificial Giving Sunday, July 20, 2014

“Charity is above all a hymn of love.” Offertory Collection ................................................. $7,420.72 Children's & Youth Envelope & Loose/Contents ...... 0/$58.00 On Line Giving/Offertory ........................................ $1,010.00 Total Offertory for this week. .................................. $8,488.72 Total Offertory, week of 2013 .................................. $8,355.00 Increase ........................................................................ $133.72 Envelopes Issued/Used .................................... 734/234 (32%) Building Fund ............................................................... $230.00 On Line Building Fund ................................................. $60.00 Total Building Fund for this week .............................. $290.00 Budgeted Expense This Month ............................... $46,275.00 Total Receipts Month to Date................................. $28,334.49 2014 APA ..................................................................... $54100 On Line 2014 APA ........................................................ $80.00 Total 2014 APA for this week ..................................... $621.00

~ Give Generously From Your Heart ~

MASS ATTENDANCE 4:30 p.m. 145 6:30 p.m. 190 8:30 a.m. 162 10:30 a.m. 274 4:30 p.m. 149 Total Attendance: 920

Parish Ministries

Altar Servers Maria LePochat ................................................ 651-9813 Church Musicians Ramon Martos Adam DeMary Clothing Pantry Bill Klosterman ................................................ 982-0377 Eucharistic Adoration Susan Soleau .................................................... 689-6914 Faith Formation Judy Erlendsson ................................................ 661-3091 Eucharistic Ministers

Pam Caskey ...................................................... 651-1165 Helping Hands Judy Harris ....................................................... 653-0055 Hispanic Ministry

Sonia Barroso ................................................... 651-4038 Hispanic Religious Education Cristina Garcia .................................................. 571-5430 Hispanic Baptism Classes Maria Elena Parilla ........................................... 657-0218 HomeBound/Nursing Home Visitation

Monica & David Brandies ................................ 654-1969 Knights of Columbus Steve Jarosz ...................................................... 685-2021 Lectors Alice Murray .................................................... 315-9613 Legion of Mary Marie Colvin .................................................... 571-8170 Rosary Leader Dawn Silva ...................................................... 649-8957 RCIA Deacon Dick Beaudry ...................................... 689-0769 Sacristans Maria Ocampo .................................................. 653-3011 Scouts Kathy & Ted Domey ........................................ 685-8242 Tender Care/Food Pantry John Familetti ................................................... 681-9115 Ushers Ron Mullen ....................................................... 661-5983 Women’s Guild Becky Kline ...................................................... 685-1977 Youth Group Steve Jarosz ...................................................... 685-2021

August 3, 2014 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A 6

~ For the Week of July 20, 2014 ~ POOR BOX DONATIONS

$200.75 DINNER MINISTRY BOX DONATIONS

$201.98 Thanks to all who so generously support our Poor Box & Dinner Ministry Collections. Because of your support, we are able to help those in need. Thank you and God bless!!

SERVE THE POOR Be diligent in serving the poor. Love the poor, honor them as you would Christ Himself. ~ St. Louise de Marillac

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Thank You!

Mango Elementary School

All Donations will go directly to children attending

Mango Elementary School. Your Donations may be placed

in the barrel located in the narthex. Thank you for your generosity!

Summer will be coming to an end soon and for our youth that means

back to school! If you’d like to make a donation, the items needed are:

pens, pencils, glue, erasers, binders, crayons, folders, copy paper, etc.