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April 25, 2021
Volume 5, Issue # 20
The Daily Prayer of Saint Teresa Dear Jesus, help me to spread your fragrance everywhere I go. Flood my soul with your spirit and love. Penetrate and possess my whole being so utterly that all my life may only be a radiance of You. Shine through me and be so in me that every soul I come in contact with may feel Your presence in my soul. Let them look up and see no longer me but only Jesus. Stay with me and then I shall begin to shine as you shine, so to shine as to be a light to others. Amen.
Celebrants: Our Pastor - Father Victor Ray Father Victor DeSantis Mary J. DeSantis, Pastoral Care Chapel at 3803 Haines Road North St. Petersburg, Florida Sunday, Live Mass and Live Stream at 10:30 am on YouTube: Saint Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Community and Facebook: St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Community Website: stoccc.org
To follow along with the Mass, See last page of this bulletin.
All of us at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Community want to take a moment to extend a Very Warm Welcome to everyone who is visiting us for the first time this morning. Whether you are just having a look, or are searching for a place to worship, we are delighted to have you here. Enjoy the rest of your worship time with us, and
May God Bless You!
Wisdom From Our Pastor A priest gets a haircut in the barbershop. When he is about to pay, the barber says, “Father, you’re our pastor, a man of the cloth. Your haircut is free. Go in peace!” The priest profusely thanks the barber and leaves. The next day, the barber is surprised to see 12 gold coins magically appearing on the doorstep of his shop. A week after, a Jewish Rabbi comes in to have his beard trimmed, and when he goes to the cashier to pay, the barber tells him, “Please, no money. You’re a spiritual leader of the Jewish people. Shalom!” The next day, 12 diamonds appear on the doorstep of the shop. The following week, the town mayor comes in, gets a haircut, goes to pay and the barber says, “No, mayor, you are a good man, the leader of this town. I can’t take any money from you. Have a nice day!” The next day, magically appearing on the doorstep of the barbershop are the 12 town councilors – waiting for a free haircut! On this fourth Sunday of Easter, we celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday. Jesus teaches us about good and true leadership. And he sets himself as the model by using the image of the good shepherd. He takes care of his flock. He leads his sheep to green pastures; he seeks out the lost sheep; and if needed, he is even ready to die for the sake of his sheep. We have to rejoice that we belong to the flock of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. For, indeed, he continues to take care of us through the ministry of human shepherds he chose – the bishops and priests. This is to ensure that his flock is taken cared of until he comes again. Father Victor Ray
Let Us Pray For Rick Hamilton, Bp. Peter Hickman, D.A. Marx, Dee Spano, James Meeks, Mark Talboom, Greg Reuss, Melvin Baker, Jose Mejias and Roy, Paula and Buddy Baker PRAYERS RECEIVED BY THE AIR WAVES Bruno Fernanda, Jack/Susan/Billy Fabien, Wesley, Javier, AnnMarie Shahana, Eugene, Eoghan, Nelson, Annette/Don Husband, Beverly, Victor Adolfo, Mike Ifeanyi, Daughter/Sister Tequila, Ann, Aditya, Amanda DEVOTIONAL CANDLE LIGHTED FOR Earl “Bud” Miller, Howard Laubscher
Sunday, April 25, 2021 HYMNS GATHERING #463 The King Of Love My Shepherd Is OFFERTORY #442 How Can I Keep From Singing COMMUNION #422 How Great Thou Art SENDING #600 Rain Down ************* READINGS P. 153 1st Reading Acts 4: 8-12 Responsorial Psalm PS 118 Rs. This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad. 2nd Reading 1 John 3: 1-2 Gospel Acclamation: Rs. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Gospel John 10: 11-18
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church calendar Sunday, April 25, 10:30 am, Fourth Sunday of Easter LIVE STREAM AND LIVE MASS Sunday, April 25, 7:30 pm, Join Our Rosary Group - Calendar on Zoom Tuesday, April 27, 6:30 pm, Join us for a time S of praying and sharing – Calendar on Zoom Sunday, May 2, 10:30 am, Fifth Sunday of Easter LIVE STREAM AND LIVE MASS Sunday, May 2, 7:30 pm, Join Our Rosary Group - Calendar on Zoom Tuesday, May 4, 6:30 pm, Join us for a time of praying and sharing – Calendar on Zoom Wednesday, May 5, Cinco de Mayo Tuesday, May 6, 1:00 pm, National Interfaith prayer service for repentance and reflection – Calendar on Zoom Friday, May 7, 7:00 pm, Icons All Around Workshop – Calendar on Zoom Sunday, May 9, 10:30 am, Sixth Sunday of Easter LIVE STREAM AND LIVE MASS Sunday, May 9, After Mass, House of Ministry Meeting in the Chapel – No Zoom Sunday, May 9, 7:30 pm, Join Our Rosary Group - Calendar on Zoom Monday, May 10, 7:00 pm, F.A.S.T. Joshua Assembly Tuesday, May 11, 6:30 pm, Join us for a time of praying and sharing – Calendar on Zoom Friday, May 14, 4:00 pm, COVID Hospitality Party at Jon and Bill’s, Theme “How Did We Miss Cinco de Mayo”
Upcoming CElebrations BIRTHDAYS APR 2 REV. DR. MARY FOLEY APR 2 REV. PAM O’BRIEN APRIL 15 SHELLI MUNCY ANNIVERSARYS
SPLISH/SPLASH A CELEBRATION! BIRTHDAYS: APRIL 2 REV. DR. MARY FOLEY, MAY 28 ARYN ZAHNOW, SEPTEMBER 9 CINDY GIDDENS, OCTOBER 16 PAULA BAKER, NOVEMBER 7 DENNIS GIDDENS, JANUARY 17 COLLIN STOUT, ANNIVERSARIES: OCTOBER 10 REV. DR. MARY FOLEYORDINATION, OCTOBER 27 DENNIS AND CINDY GIDDENS,
SPLISH/SPLASH IS A CELEBRATION THAT FATHER VICTOR RAY PERFORMS DURING DO I HAVE MY STOCCC PARKING LOT GANGOnline MASK YETGiving ? THE SERVICE TO BLESS THE SPECIAL Use Online Giving our online giving platform to make paperless donation to our church.OFYou BIRTHDAY OR ANNIVERSARY THEcan CONGREGANT/S. give, through this website by using your credit card, debit card or electronic checking, and set up one-
time or recurring donations. -To Access our Online Giving AccountVia Smartphone: Our app at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Community click on “Online Giving” Via Website: www.stoccc.org click on “Online Giving” MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENT 4/18/21 – 22 COLLECTIONS: $497.00 INTERNET: $ 155.00 ACTUAL MONTHLY EXPENSE: $2,062.61 MONTHLY INCOME (PLUS/MINUS) +$385.39
Father Victor DeSantis, CoCo-Pastor Father Victor Desantis, Pastor Fr. Victor grew up in Amsterdam, NY, and graduated from St. Mary's Institute. He then attended St. Bernard's Seminary in Rochester, NY, and received a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in philosophy. He then attended the North American College Seminary and studied at the Pontifical Gregorian University - both in Rome, Italy. He received a Licentiate in Sacred Theology. Fr. Victor was ordained a Roman Catholic Priest at the North American College in December of 1960. He returned to the Albany, NY, Diocese and was assigned to minister at St. Anthony's Parish and to teach Theology and Latin at Cardinal McCloskey High School. He attended Siena College (nights and summers) and received a Master's Degree in Education. He also was the Guidance Director at Bishop Maginn High School in Amsterdam.
Fr. Victor resigned the Roman Catholic Priesthood in 1970 and was married to his wife Mary in 1971. They moved to Maryland where he worked for six years in various capacities at Anne Arundle and Montgomery Community Colleges. He then was the Director of Continuing Education for three years at the University of Scranton. Upon moving back to the Albany area he worked in various areas retiring in 1979 as the Director of Career Development at the University at Albany. He also assisted in various capacities in the Albany Diocese and a few diocesan parishes. He was a part-time Chaplain at Memorial Hospital. Fr. Victor joined the Catholic Apostolic Church in North America (CACINA) in 2015 and became a co-pastor at St. John of God Parish with Bishop Green. He is also a part- time Chaplain at Ellis Hospital, Ellis Hospital Nursing Residence and Pathways Nursing Home. He is on the CACINA staff for the training of seminarians. Fr. Victor has been married to Mary for 49 years. They have three children, eight grandchildren, and six greatgrandchildren. Contact Fr. Victor: vdesantis071@gmail.com
Mary J. DeSantis, Pastoral Care Mary is a wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, and serves on the Spiritual Staff of St. John of God Parish located in Schenectady, New York. Born and raised in Amsterdam, New York, Mary attended St. Mary's Institute, located in Amsterdam, from kindergarten straight through to graduation. Following high school graduation in 1961, Mary attended The College of St. Rose in Albany where she majored in Latin and Greek Studies with a minor in Secondary Education. Three years thereafter she taught school locally before pursuing an advanced Degree in Counseling and Education at The University at Albany (New York) earning a Masters' Degree in 1971. That same year she married Victor DeSantis and relocated to Maryland where she worked in the Career Development Center for the School of Education. The birth of her first child in 1972 saw Mary taking a leave of absence from UM. At such time she sought part-time employment to allow her time with her daughter. In 1973 Mary began developing and marketing interpersonal communication skills programs which she taught for three years. Her programs, tailored specifically to serve business, education, government agencies and health care fields were successfully received. With the arrival of her second child in 1975 she continued with the workshops and seminars she had already marketed and began to offer such programs to community groups as well. Also in 1975, Mary and Vic moved their family to Scranton, Pennsylvania. It was there in 1977 her third child was born. Once again Mary put her work on hold and devoted her time to family and school and pre-school related activities which she really loved. A return to the Capital District in 1979 was most welcome. In the years that followed, Mary continued to offer the programs she had previously developed to various agencies in the community continuing to balance time between work and family. As the children grew in age Mary was able to continue offering the communication programs she had developed along with other work in the community. The Roman Catholic Diocese co-teaching in the Permanent Diaconate Program, serving interim capacities at local colleges, contract work for US Dept. of Labor and grief and loss work for Haven as well as Hospice were some of her employers. In 2004 Mary "retired" after a varied and enjoyable time in the workforce! In 2015 Mary became a member of the Catholic Apostolic Church in North America (CACINA) finding her way to Bp. Green and St. John of God Ministry. Mary calls this HOME and finds serving God's sick, dying, frail and elderly (Ellis Medicine and Pathways) as well those in the surrounding community highly rewarding. Contact Mary Desantis: mjdesantis043@gmail.com
PeoPle’s Mass Responses Mass of Creation
READING RESPONCES (first and second readings) Lector: Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church People: Thanks be to God
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RESPONSORIAL AND GOSPEL ACCLAMATION GATHERING HYMN GREETING Priest: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God our father, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. People: And also with you. PENITENTIAL ACT People: I confess to almighty God, and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned through my own fault in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done, and in what I have failed to do; and I ask blessed Mary, ever virgin, all the angels and saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God. ABSOLUTION Priest: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins and bring us to everlasting life. KYRIE Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy Lord have mercy. GLORIA Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen, Amen. Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth.
GOSPEL DIALOGUE Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you Priest: A reading from the Gospel according to N People: Glory to you Lord +++ READING OF GOSPEL Priest: This is the gospel of the Lord People: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ
HOMILY THE NICENE CREED People: We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, one in Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he was born of the Virgin Mary, and became flesh. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered, died, and was buried. On the third day he rose again in fulfillment of the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. THE APOSTLES CREED I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. THE SIGN OF PEACE Priest: The peace of the Lord be with you always. People: And also with you. OFFERTORY HYMN INVITATION TO PRAYER Priest: Pray, brethren (brothers and sisters), that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father. The PEOPLE RISE and reply: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of God’s name, for our good and the good of all God’s Church. PREFACE DIALOGUE Priest: The Lord is with you. People: And also with you. Priest: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give him thanks and praise. THE SANCTUS Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power. God of might, Heaven and earth are filled with your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest. THE MYSTERY OF FAITH Priest: Let us proclaim the mystery of faith People: When we eat this bread and drink this cup. We proclaim you death O Lord until you come again. DOXOLOGY Priest: Let us pray together People: Through him, with him, in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours Almighty Father, forever and ever. Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen. Website is – www.stoccc.org
loRD’s PRaYeR Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, Priest Prayer of Unity For the Kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours both now and forever from now until the end of time. THE LAMB OF GOD Jesus, Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Jesus, Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world have mercy on us, Jesus, Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us your peace. INVITATION TO COMMUNION (AGNUS DEI) Priest: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those are called to the supper of the Lamb. People: “Lord I am worthy to receive you, you have said the word and I am healed.” COMMUNION HYMN THE DAILY PRAYER OF SAINT TERESA Dear Jesus, help me to spread your fragrance everywhere I go. Flood my soul with your spirit and love. Penetrate and possess my whole being so utterly that all my life may only be a radiance of you. Shine through me and be so in me that every soul I come in contact with may feel Your presence in my soul. Let them look up and see no longer me but only Jesus. Stay with me and then I shall begin to shine as you shine, so to shine as to be a light to others. Amen. FINAL BLESSING Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Priest: Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving… ALL: Happier SENDING HYMN
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