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July 25, 2021
Volume 5, Issue # 33
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.
Celebrant: Father Victor Ray Chapel at 3803 Haines Road North, St. Petersburg, Florida Sunday, Live Mass and Live Stream at 10:30 am YouTube: Saint Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Community and Facebook: St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Community Website: stoccc.org
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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 Through most of Lectionary Cycle B, our Sunday Gospel readings are taken from the Gospel of Mark. Over the past two Sundays, we heard how Jesus sent his disciples to share in his mission. If we were to continue reading Mark's Gospel, we would next hear his report of how Jesus feeds the crowds in the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes. Our Lectionary, however, leaves Mark’s Gospel for the next several weeks and instead presents this event from the Gospel of John. In John’s Gospel, Jesus’ multiplication of the loaves and the fishes is presented as a sign of his authority and divinity. Jesus interprets the meaning and significance of this miracle as a sharing of his Body and Blood. This chapter is sometimes called the “Bread of Life Discourse.” In many important ways, John’s Gospel uses the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes to teach about the Eucharist. Like the Last Supper, this miracle is said to have occurred near the time of the Jewish feast of Passover. (In John’s Gospel three Passovers are identified.) Jesus’ language is similar to the language he used at the Last Supper as reported in the Synoptic Gospels. John’s description of this event also anticipates the Messianic banquet of heaven, as the crowd reclines and all hungers are satisfied with abundance. This connection is further amplified by the response of the crowd, who wants to make Jesus a king. John is teaching us that each time we celebrate the Eucharist, we are anticipating the eternal banquet of heaven. Recall that John’s Gospel tells the story of the Last Supper differently than the Synoptic Gospels. Instead of describing the meal and Jesus’ actions with the bread and cup, John describes how Jesus washed his disciples’ feet. We hear this Gospel when we remember the Last Supper on Holy Thursday. This recollection of Jesus’ action at the Last Supper complements the institution narrative of the Synoptic Gospels and Paul’s Letters that we hear repeated at each Mass. In both stories about the Eucharist—the washing of the disciples’ feet and the multiplication of the loaves and the fishes—the Gospel of John teaches us that the Eucharist is an action. Our word Eucharist is taken from the Greek language and describes an action: “to give thanks.” In the Eucharist we are fed by Jesus himself, and we are sent to serve others. John’s Gospel notes the detail that the bread blessed and shared with the crowd are barley loaves. This is the food of the poor. It reminds us that God feeds and nourishes us, fulfilling our physical needs as well as our spiritual ones. In the Eucharist, we are sent to serve the poorest among us. The story of the multiplication of the loaves and the fishes recalls a particular aspect of the Mass. In this miracle, Jesus transforms a young boy’s offering of five barley loaves and two fish. In the offertory at Mass, we present the fruits of our labors, represented by bread and wine. These gifts, given to us first by God as grain and fruit, are returned to God in our offering of thanksgiving. God in turn transforms our gifts, making this bread and wine the very Body and Blood of Jesus. We also offer ourselves in this exchange, and we, too, are transformed by the Eucharist. Father Victor Ray
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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: Donna Beck, Howard Laubscher, Oreo Matzelle, Zach Stickles, LTC Amber McVey, Marilyn Naas, Greg Reuss,
Sunday, July 25, 2021 HYMNS Gathering Bulletin 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) Offertory #312 Vs. 1&3 Here At This Table Communion #310 Vs. 1-3 Table Of Plenty Sending #616 Refrain 3 Times and Vs. 1&2 Alleluia! Raise The Gospel ************* READINGS P. 191 1st Reading: 2 Kings 4:42-44 Responsorial: Psalm 145:10-11, 15-16, 17-18 Rs: The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs. 2nd Reading: Ephesians 4:1-6 Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, Alleluia! Gospel: John 6: 1-15 Music Reproduction and Streaming License is One License A-729651 (January 26, 2021 – January 25, 2022)
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Sunday, July 25, 10:30 am, 17 Sunday in Ordinary Time LIVE STREAM AND LIVE MASS Sunday, July 25, After Mass, Mat Ministry in Narthex Wednesday, July 28, 9:00 am, Morning Mass on CACINA Facebook Sunday, August 1, 10:30 am, 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time LIVE STREAM AND LIVE MASS Wednesday, August 4, 9:00 am, Morning Mass on CACINA Facebook Sunday, August 8, 10:30 am, 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time LIVE STREAM AND LIVE MASS Sunday, August 8, After Mass, PLG Sorting Soiree’ Wednesday, August 11, 9:00 am, Morning Mass on CACINA Facebook Friday, August 13, 6:00 pm, PLG Load Vehicles for Popup Friday, August 13 7:00 pm, STOCCC Time for Fellowship Saturday, August 14, 8:00 am, PLG Popup at 900 MLK Drive Sunday, August 15, 10:30 am, Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary LIVE STREAM AND LIVE MASS Sunday, August 15, After Mass, House of Ministry Meeting Wednesday, August 18, 9:00 am, Morning Mass on CACINA Facebook
BIRTHDAYS JULY 11 JON LAUBSCHER AUGUST 2 CHRISTOPHER MAZUROS AUGUST 9 JAMES MEEKS AUGUST 24 WILLIAM SCHWARTZ AUGUST 28 EILEEN KAWOLA
ANNIVERSARYS AUGUST 24 FRANCIS AND THOMAS ZIMMER
SPLISH/SPLASH A CELEBRATION! BIRTHDAYS: APRIL 2 REV. DR. MARY FOLEY, MAY 28 ARYN ZAHNOW, ANNIVERSARIES: OCTOBER 10 REV. DR. MARY FOLEYORDINATION SPLISH/SPLASH IS A CELEBRATION THAT FATHER VICTOR RAY PERFORMS DURING THE SERVICE TO BLESS THE SPECIAL BIRTHDAY OR ANNIVERSARY OF THE CONGREGANT/S.
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STOCCC COVID GUIDELINES WE ARE FOLLOWING CDC RECOMMENDATIONS • • • • • •
COUGH AND SNEEZE IN YOUR HANKERCHIEF, KLEENEX OR SLEEVE. WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY FOR 2 HAPPY BIRTHDAYS. SANITIZE IF WASHING IS NOT AVAILABLE. WEAR A MASK IF YOU FEEL MORE COMFORTABLE WITH ONE. STAY HOME IF YOU’RE SICK. WATCH US ON YOUTUBE OR FACEBOOK. KEEP YOUR HANDS AWAY FROM YOU FACE IF YOU HAVE TOUCHED SOMETHING, UNTIL YOU SANITIZE. • KEEP UPDATED ON ALL MEDICAL ADVICE. IF YOU DON’T TRUST ONE ADVICE, ASK FOR ANOTHER. DECIDE WHAT IS BEST FOR YOU!
WE HAVE BEEN THROUGH A LOT DURING THIS COVID AND HAVE LEARNED A VALUABLE LESSON IN THE PROCESS. • LIFE IS TOO PRECIOUS. • BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS TO PROTECT YOU AND YOUR HEALTH SAFELY. • BE RESPECTFUL TO OTHERS BY NOT ENTERING THEIR SAFE SPACE AROUND THEM UNLESS OFFERED. EXAMPLE: MAY I SHAKE YOUR HAND OR MAY I HUG YOU. • IF YOU ARE NOT COMFORTABLE OF HAVING SOMEONE ENTER INTO YOUR SAFE PLACE, LET THEM KNOW BY EITHER VERBALLY OR HANDS CROSSED OVER THE CHEST. • DO NOT EVER BE OFFENDED BY SOMEONE ELSE’S ACTIONS. WE ARE CONSTANTLY EVALUATING DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS IN THE CHURCH AND WILL KEEP YOU INFORMED OF ANY CHANGES OR UPDATES. ONE THING THAT COVID HAS TAUGHT US IS TO ALWAYS THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX. PROCEDURES IN THE PAST MAY NEED TO BE REVIEWED AND EVALUATED. IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS, QUESTIONS OR SOLUTIONS PLEASE LET US KNOW.