Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family 750 San Salvador Drive Dunedin, FL 34698 (727) 733-3606 · Fax: (727) 733-8305 www.ourladydunedin.org · email: [email protected]Third Sunday of Advent December 17, 2017 St. Vincent de Paul (727) 252-0361 Celebration of the Eucharist Saturday Vigil .. 5:00PM Sunday............ 7:30, 9:30, 11:30AM, ........................ 5PM Daily ................ 9:00AM Mon-Sat Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday ......... 8:00AM to 8:40AM ........................ 3:30PM to 4:30PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament / Benediction Wednesday ..... 9:30AM to 4:00PM Saturday ......... 9:30AM to 10:30AM Sacrament of Baptism/ Marriage Please contact 733-0872 for scheduling Director of Music Ministries Deborah Renfroe Sacristan Lisa Porthouse Director of Events Mark Balog (727) 738-6159 www.conmycenter.com Our Lady of Lourdes School (727) 733-3776 Dr. Anne Penny, Principal www.myoll.com Parish Office Monday-Thursday 9-5, Friday 9-Noon Mary Kibbey, Executive Secretary Robert Harris, Accountant Sue Phillips, Accounting Assistant Steve Walker, Director of Maintenance/Operations Kathee Giuffré, Publications Specialist Maureen McNeill, Administrative Assistant Camille Campins-Adams, Admin. Assistant Department of Evangelization, Life Long Faith Formation & Youth (727) 733-0872 Sarah Davis, Director Michael Raposa, RCIA Mary Ann Dolsak, Secretary 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.” † Rev. Robert F. Smith, Parochial Vicar Msgr. William W. DuBois, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Gary Dowsey, Pastor Twitter: @heyfrgary † Prepare Advent Rejoice Watch Behold
Celebration of the Eucharist Saturday Vigil .. 5:00PM Sunday ............ 7:30, 9:30, 11:30AM, ........................ 5PM Daily ................ 9:00AM Mon-Sat
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday ......... 8:00AM to 8:40AM ........................ 3:30PM to 4:30PM
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament / Benediction
Wednesday ..... 9:30AM to 4:00PM Saturday ......... 9:30AM to 10:30AM
Sacrament of Baptism/ Marriage Please contact 733-0872 for scheduling
Director of Music Ministries Deborah Renfroe
Sacristan Lisa Porthouse
Director of Events Mark Balog (727) 738-6159 www.conmycenter.com
Our Lady of Lourdes School (727) 733-3776 Dr. Anne Penny, Principal www.myoll.com
Parish Office Monday-Thursday 9-5, Friday 9-Noon
Mary Kibbey, Executive Secretary Robert Harris, Accountant Sue Phillips, Accounting Assistant Steve Walker, Director of Maintenance/Operations Kathee Giuffré, Publications Specialist Maureen McNeill, Administrative Assistant Camille Campins-Adams, Admin. Assistant
Department of Evangelization, Life Long Faith Formation & Youth
(727) 733-0872 Sarah Davis, Director Michael Raposa, RCIA Mary Ann Dolsak, Secretary
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.”
† Rev. Robert F. Smith, Parochial Vicar Msgr. William W. DuBois, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Gary Dowsey, Pastor Twitter: @heyfrgary
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Third Sunday of Advent Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family, Dunedin, FL
MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 9:00AM † Tracey Leonard 5:00PM † Joseph Ciminna
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 Third Sunday of Advent
7:30AM † The Members of the Parish 9:30AM † Kathleen Hubbard 11:30AM Ann & Frank Corcia and Frances Salerno 5:00PM † Harold Colbassani, Sr.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18 9:00AM † Virginia & Ken Mitchell † Gerald Cannon
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19 9:00AM † Dominick Genovese, Jr.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20 9:00AM † Salva Cerda † Frank McSweeney
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21 St. Peter Canisius 9:00AM † Florence Horan
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22 9:00AM † Constance Thurn
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23 St. John of Kanty 9:00AM † Natalie Cacciotti 5:00PM † Ray Phelps
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24 Fourth Sunday of Advent
7:30AM † Richard Rowe 9:30AM The Members of the Parish 11:30AM † Corcia & DiRuggiero Families
Christmas Eve
5:00PM † David Gray 7:00PM † Michael Taylor 12:00AM John Sideleau, Art Sideleau, Brian Jonelis, Roger Vigneauct
Altar Servers GOLD Team - December 23 and 24
Scripture Readings Next Week December 24
Fourth Sunday of Advent 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29
Rom 16:25-27 Lk 1:26-38
Father Gary Writes
I would like to begin by welcoming Father Bernard Nemorin to our parish family. Father Bernard is a University Professor in Haiti, and the Director of the St. Vincent de Paul Retreat and Conference Center, near our twin parish in Acul des Pins. This is where we stay and host the children’s summer camps. He will be with us until Wednesday. If any of our high school teens (grades 11 and 12) or college students would like to come on our Mission Trip in 2018 (June 18
th – 25
th), please contact Sarah Davis at the Faith
Formation Office: 727-733-0872. Pope Francis invites young people from across the globe (grades 11, 12, college students, young adults up to the age of 25) to join him in Panama for World Youth Day in 2019, January 20
th – 28
th. The cost is$2700 (includes air transporta-
tion, flights, food and excursions, e.g. to the Panama Canal). Again, if you would like to go on both or either trip, or receive further information, please contact Sarah at the number listed above. Both trips (Haiti and Panama) promise to be life changing experiences!
Next weekend may prove to be somewhat confusing as the Fourth Sunday of Advent is celebrated at the Saturday Vigil Mass and Sunday morning, and on Sunday afternoon we begin the Christmas festival! I would suggest as many of you as possible attend the Vigil on Saturday, December 23
rd at 5pm to celebrate the
conclusion of Advent, and for those who can’t, the Sunday obligation can obviously be fulfilled at the morning Masses: 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30. This is an opportunity to grow in holiness as a family of faith! The Christmas Masses begin on Sunday, December 24
th at 5pm,
followed by the 7pm and Midnight Mass (preceded by carols and music at 11pm). On Christmas Day, Monday, December 25
th,
Mass is celebrated at 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30. The parish office is open until lunchtime on Thursday, December 21
st. Yes, it’s the most
wonderful time of the year!
A couple of weeks ago, I was introduced to the now Blessed Father Solanus Casey, who was Beatified (the stage before Canonization) in Detroit at Fort Field on November 18
th. He was a Franciscan priest
of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin. He was born in Wisconsin, the sixth of sixteen children born to Bernard and Elizabeth Casey on November 25
th, 1870. Witnessing a brutal murder led him to evaluate
his life and his future. He then acted on a call he felt to the priest-hood. He applied to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee but was advised that – due to his academic limitations – he should consider a religious order if he wanted to become a priest. While praying before a statue of Mother Mary, he felt a call to Detroit where he applied to join the Franciscans, which he did on January 14
th, 1897. He was
given the name ‘Solanus,’ after St. Francis Solanus, because both men shared a love for the violin. He was ordained a priest on July 24
th, 1904. He was recognized as an inspiring speaker, and known
for his great faith, and his attention to the sick and vulnerable of Detroit. He radiated the compassion and love of Christ.
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December 17, 2017 www.ourladydunedin.org
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MONTHLY INFORMATION DESK
We are in need of volunteers after all Masses for the Information Desk that is set up in the Narthex once a month. You will primarily be providing Mass cards for parishioners and answering simple infor-mation inquiries. Time requirement is once monthly after a single Mass for about 15 minutes. Contact Sarah Davis if you can help out. Email [email protected] or call (727) 733-0872.
PLANTINGS ON PARISH GROUNDS Please do not plant flowers or other plants on the parish campus without requesting permission from the parish office. Thank you.
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24
Vigil Mass 5:00pm and 7:00pm Midnight Mass 12:00am
Christmas Day MONDAY, DECEMBER 25
Masses 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30
Vigil Mass 5:00pm
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 Masses 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am, 5:00pm
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
(Not a Holy Day of Obligation) MONDAY, JANUARY 1
Mass 9:00am
The Epiphany of the Lord SATURDAY, JANUARY 6 - Vigil Mass 5:00pm
SUNDAY, JANUARY 7 Masses 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am, 5:00pm
CHRISTMAS EVE PRELUDE MUSIC Our Lady of Lourdes Music Ministry invites you to enjoy festive prelude music before each of the Masses on Christmas Eve. Plan on coming to Mass early and enjoying beautiful choral music and sing-along carols as you prepare for the Celebration of the Nativity of the Lord.
5:00pm Mass Prelude Music begins at 4pm, led by the Life Teen Band.
7:00pm Mass Prelude Music begins at 6:30pm, led by the Renfroe Family.
12:00am Midnight Mass
Prelude Music begins at 11pm and features Our Lady of Lourdes Singers and Orchestra, joined by members of the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay and Florida Orchestra, and other professional musicians from around the Tampa Bay area.
CONGRATULATIONS TO MICHAEL RAPOSA, RCIA DIRECTOR
Michael Raposa received recognition from the Diocese of St. Petersburg for 30 years of service in catechetical leadership. He was first hired by Incarnation Parish as a youth minister in 1987 by Fr. John Tapp (also pictured), and is a founding member of the Diocesan RCIA Committee that guides the RCIA implementation throughout the diocese. For the past 20 years Michael has served as Our Lady of Lourdes’ RCIA Director. He, and our incredible team, have welcomed nearly 1,500 new Catholics to our community over the years.
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EVANGELIZATION, LIFE LONG FAITH FORMATION AND YOUTH
FAITH FORMATION - Grades 1-5 Check out our weekly emails for conversation starters at home!
Dec. 17: 3rd Sunday of Advent: John the Baptist Prepares for Jesus Dec. 24 and 31: Merry Christmas! No Faith Formation All Ages. Jan. 7: 2-5 year olds are back this week! No Faith Formation for Grades 1-5
EDGE - Wednesdays 6:30-8pm
December 20, 27 and Jan. 3: No EDGE - Enjoy Christmas Break!
LIFE TEEN - Sundays 6-8pm Dec. 17: A Christmas Carol Party - Please join us and wear your favorite Christmas sweater!
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2019 January 20-January 28, 2019
Presented by Belmont Tours This trip is for young people who will be in high school and college in 2019 (no adults or parents). There will be a planning meeting in January and plenty of fundraising opportunities. Total Cost: $2,700 per person. $150 non-refundable deposit required. Contact Sarah in the Faith formation Office via email at [email protected] to secure your spot.
CHILDREN’S LIVING NATIVITY This Sunday is Our Second Practice
Dec. 17 at 12:45pm in the Church Costumes will be distributed at he beginning of practice! On Christmas Eve, Sunday, Dec. 24
th, please arrive at 4:00pm to get a seat up
close and get your child ready for Mass at 5:00pm.
Contact MaryAnn in the Faith Formation Office with any questions at (727) 733-0872 or [email protected].
LIFE TEEN RETREAT January 19-21, 2018
God has a history of making order out of chaos. Jesus also took breaks from chaos. A retreat is a break from the norm, an act of with-drawing. This retreat leads us out of the chaos and distractions of daily life and into a relationship with God who can transform chaos into something beautiful. This retreat is open to all high
school teens. Confirmation candidates are required to attend. We will depart for the retreat at 5:00pm on Friday, the 19th and return for the 5:00 Life Teen Mass on Sunday, the 21st. The cost is $80 which includes lodging, meals, and transportation.
FORMED FEATURE OF THE WEEK This extraordinary film explores the heroic life of a remarkable, modern-day mystic, Father Solanus Casey, who was relegated to doing little more than being a simple doorman in his monastery. But God would transform the role his superiors assigned him, appointing it a far greater significance to be continued even be-yond his earthly life: that of prophet, healer, and intercessor. Known as a wonder-worker and a powerful instrument of divine healing and hope, he touched countless lives. His untiring atten-tion to the sick and poor, combined with his prayers, wise counsel, and burning faith brought an unprecedented outpouring of grief at his death in 1957. More than twenty thou-sand people attended the funeral of this self-less American-born priest.
As a part of his canonization process, the exhu-mation of his body in 1987 revealed him to be "remarkably intact, and well preserved," seem-ingly defying corruption. A gripping story of this priest's faith in God's goodness unfolds through interviews with his friends, colleagues, eyewit-nesses, biographers, and direct recipients of his healing and prophecy. Rare, never-before-seen film footage and historical photographs are included with actual footage from the exhu-mation of this exemplary Servant of God. Check out more features at www.formed.org! PARISH CODE: 4M3GQG
The students in our third grade class began this school year on a positive note----quite literally! Our class is participating in a pilot program of violin instruction conducted by our principal, Dr. Penny, and our music teacher, Mrs. Wong-Stark. The third graders have risen to this new challenge beautifully. They have already performed at school liturgies, Sunday Masses, Mease Manor, and the Barnes & Noble Book Fair. In addition to their violin classes, the students have made strides in science, social studies, religion, math, and language arts. What do readers have in common with detectives? How can reading help you become a stronger writer? What are the ingredients of a powerful paragraph? These are just a few of the essential questions our third graders have been exploring in language arts so far this year.
During reading instruction, we put on our detective hats, searching for clues to better comprehend fiction and non-fiction texts. The third graders also love to gather togeth-er to hear books by accomplished children’s authors read aloud to them. We call these special books “mentor texts” because they can
teach us so much about a writer’s craft.
As part of our daily reading/writing period, the students participate in a program called the Literacy Café. They rotate through activities such as Word Work, Work on Writing, and Read to Self/Read with Someone. They also spend time with the teacher in guided small group instruction. We have learned that you can “cook up” a powerful paragraphs using the right ingredients---main ideas, supporting details, and effective conclusions. The students enjoy the “restaurant” theme of the Literacy Café. Tasks are written on “menu” boards. When it’s time to switch activities we say, “Move to your next course.” Students gather with the teacher in an area called the “kitchen”. Here are a few of the third graders’ thoughts on their experience:
“I like the Literacy Café because we read and write.” -Nia Kling
“I like the Literacy Café because you can move to different activities.” -Jayden Ortiz
“I like that you can do activities that involve school and can make school fun.” -Isabelle Dyer
“I like the Literacy Café because we work as a team.” -Manuel Perez
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STEWARDSHIP: TIME, TALENT, TREASURE
A C ALL T O S H AR E
December 10 Cash Offertory (2,051 households) ................. $21,205 Parish Automated Giving .................................. $7,030 Total Weekly Offertory ................................. $28,235 Catholic Campaign for Human Dev ............... $1,811
Attendance: 1881
Thank you to all Parishioners and Visitors for your very generous support!
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
OUR 2017 APA GOAL HAS BEEN REACHED!
Please Remember to Honor Your Pledge
We have reached our goal amount of $242,569! To date we have received $247,100 in pledges from 663 families. We have exceeded our goal, which means the excess of
actual donations comes back to our parish! At this time, we are $5,433 short of our pledges being fulfilled. Please help us fulfill our APA commitment by fulfilling your pledge. Thank you for being so caring and generous! You may fulfill your pledge online by visiting our website at www.ourladydunedin.org.
Smartphone users can now text their donation. Text an amount with the letters “APA” to (727) 312-1030. Call the parish office at (727) 733-3606 for assistance.
Thank you for
CHANGING LIVES
through the Annual Pastoral Appeal
NEW! TEXT TO GIVE We are keeping up with technolo-gy! With 97% of smartphone users texting at least once a day, our parish has decided to add the option to give via text. You can text an amount to (727) 312-1030,
and your transaction will be processed through the Online Giving account associated with the phone number. If your phone number is not recognized, you can continue without an account, associate your number with an existing account, or create an account. Your donation will be applied to the offer-tory collection by default. If you would like to donate to the Annual Pastoral Appeal, add the letters “APA” to the amount. Please call Robert at the parish office if you need assistance or for more information at 733-3606.
A SIMPLER CHRISTMAS Forget the “ideal” Christmas complete with snow, carols, angelically-behaved children, and the perfect presents, food, and decorations. Put the emphasis on Jesus. If there is a Christmas chore or activity that you hate, either stop doing it or stop complaining. If you still do it and you still
complain, don’t expect sympathy! If you dread writing and mailing Christmas cards, don’t bother. If you want to greet people in a simpler way, use Internet sites such as catholicgreetings.org and send e-cards with a few clicks of your mouse. If you are hosting a Christmas dinner for family and friends, don’t do everything yourself. Tell the people living with you they can all pitch in—assign tasks if necessary—and ask guests to bring their favorite dish. Don’t spend what you don’t have. Set a dollar limit and stick to it. Consider a family gift exchange, or donate to a favorite charity in honor of friends and family. Place gifts under a parish or community giving tree. Give coupons representing your gifts of time and talent to those you love. Buy gifts that are faith-related from your parish bookstore. Create your own traditions: make a Christmas nativity scene; light Christmas candles; go with the family to Midnight Mass; read the Christmas stories out loud (in Matthew 1 and 2 and Luke 1 and 2); help serve dinner in a shelter. Don’t expect too much from others. Don’t expect them to be in a certain mood or to behave in certain ways, or to give you the right gifts. Don’t do any-thing to excess: gift-giving, partying, drinking, eating. Don’t fight with family, particularly over who does or does not go to church; don’t bring up old grudges.
A religious sister writes, “When we see the generous response of so many thou-
sands of persons in order to help us, religious men and women, we are left speechless.” Senior sisters, brothers, and religious order priests across the country send heart-felt thanks and prayers for your donation to last week’s Retirement Fund for Religious collection.
ADVENT: PREPARING FOR JESUS
THE CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE The deadline for gift giving is THIS weekend
The Narthex looks like Santa’s shop, and the elves are ready to deliver the toys that will brings big smiles to all the children of the migrant farm workers. The many gifts, so beautifully wrapped, express the love and generosity of our parish. On Monday, December 18
th the toys will
be delivered. We have been told many times in the past that without the generosity of our parishioners numerous migrant farm workers’ children would have not received a gift at all on Christmas. Thank you! May our Lord contin-ue to bless you abundantly. Merry Christmas to all! ¡FELIZ NAVIDAD!
If you would like to help load the truck, meet us in the Narthex at 7:30am on Monday December 18
th.
We prepare for everything we consider important in life. And that includes Christmas. Join our parish for Best Advent Ever, a free email program that will help you prepare for Christmas in a unique way. Each day you’ll receive an email with… • Short inspirational videos from Matthew Kelly and Dr.
Allen Hunt (our speaker for “Find Your Greatness”) • Practical tips for your everyday life • Real-life stories of hope
To sign up, visit
BestAdventEver.com/BeautifulHope
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS We will be closed Thursday, December 21st at 11am through Monday, January 1st. The office will reopen on Tuesday, January 2nd.
DESSERTS FOR PINELLAS HOPE Cookies Needed Mon., December 18
Thank you for providing desserts for the residents of Pinellas Hope; we are very grateful for your support! If you would like to donate, please bring baked or purchased cookies to the Parish Office in a disposable container between 9am-4pm.
REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS! Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. – 1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18
Music is such an important part of our waiting, isn’t it? When we hear the music of Advent and Christmas, joy moves through every part of us, from our ears down to our toes.
We sing, we play and we listen. During these weeks, the music surrounds us. What do the words of all of these songs say? Perhaps your family likes to share their fa-vorites and talk about what they tell us about Jesus. We can be glad because the music that surrounds us is a hint of what is to come. It’s as if the whole world is finally rejoicing together, and all because of Jesus.
GAUDETE SUNDAY The Third Sunday of Advent has a different liturgical color than the rest of Advent. The third candle in the Advent wreath, as well as the liturgical vestments, are usually rose-colored to emphasize our joyful expectation of the Lord’s coming. The name comes from Gregorian chant introit to the Mass: “Gaudete in Domino semper; iterim dico”: Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice!
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IN CELEBRATION OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES’ DIAMOND JUBILEE 2018
• Silent & Live Auctions • Dinner & Dancing • 50/50 Raffle • Black Tie / Formal Attire
TICKETS Available online at ww.conmycenter.com or www.thesaintsandsinners.com.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES To assist before and during the Ball, contact Mark [email protected] or (727) 738-6159.
A Special Anniversary Event Celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish and Benefitting our Parish School
“Diamonds are Forever” SAINTS & SINNERS BALL
Saturday, February 10, 2018
SAVE THE DATE!
NEIL DIAMOND TRIBUTE SHOW March 4, 2018 Conmy Center
A DIAMOND
Jubilee Concert!
What if each Catholic prayed for ten minutes and read five pag-es of a great book every day? What if every Catholic did one thing each week to intentionally share God’s message with others? Come and discover how four life-changing habits can point you towards discovering incredible possibilities for your life. You will leave the event with a personal plan to help you become the best version of yourself.
Join DYNAMIC CATHOLIC and speaker Dr. Allen Hunt:
SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2018 9:30am-2pm in the Church
This event is appropriate for ages 12+; youth are encouraged to attend! Husbands and wives, boyfriends and girlfriends, single or married, young or old, Catholic or non-Catholic: you are invited! There will be childcare available during the event.
Visit DynamicCatholic.com/Dunedin or call 859.980.7900 for tick-ets. When was the last time you invested in your life? It’s time. You are worth it!
A Special Jubilee Event!
In Celebration of our Diamond Jubilee, Join Fr. Gary on a Spiritual Journey to
AD V E R T IS E R O F T H E W E E K We salute the advertisers in our bulletin.
This week we thank The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy Please consider using our advertisers’ services
and tell them you saw their ad in our bulletin.
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
G IF T S H O P H O U R S Saturday: 6:00-6:30pm Sunday: 8:30-11:15am
Monday - Friday: 9:30am-12:30pm Gift Shop will be closed December 23 - January 7
PARISH COMMUNITY CALENDAR
New Year’s
Eve Party!
Sunday, Dec. 31st 7:30-Midnight St. Cecelia Catholic Church 820 Jasmine Way, Clearwater Singles and Couples Are Welcome!
$20 Per Person in Advance Only! No tickets sold at the door.
Dinner Buffet and Dancing!
Live Music! For tickets please call Juanita Blair at (727) 544-3735 or email [email protected] or visit us online at www.scips.tripod.com.
Apostles Kitchen Volunteers: Sunday, January 7 - RED Team
There will be NO APOSTLES KITCHEN
December 24th or 31st
ZOOMERS Thursday, December 21 at 7pm
in the DuBois Center Join us if you are single, 55+ and want to meet and make new friends. We meet on the third Thursday of every month and provide outreach to one another, to the par-ish, and to the local community. We have several planned activities each month, such as breakfast, bowl-ing, bible study, movies, picnics, and dinner. For more info. call Betty at 736-0630 or join us at our next meeting.
WORLD WIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
February 9-11, 2018 Hilton Garden Inn, Oldsmar
The greatest gift you can give your children is two parents very much in love with each other. This Christmas, give your family the gift of your deep love by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. You deserve the best and your children de-serve your love for one another. So, when the holidays are over, take some time out and relive and refresh that specialness between you and give each other the best gift there is…the gift of yourselves. Space is limited, so apply now! For more information, check out www.flwc-wwme.org or call 813-270-7832.
