a CACINA Parish
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 2, 2020
Volume 4, Issue # 31
Celebrants: Our Pastor - Father Victor Ray Chapel at 3803 Haines Road North St. Petersburg, Florida Sunday, Mass at 10:30 am Live Stream: Youtube and Facebook
Wisdom From Our Pastor An old man goes to a local diner every day for lunch. He always orders the soup du jour. One day the old man asks for a little more bread. So the next day the manager tells the waitress to give him four slices of bread instead of just two. But that day the old man once again asks the manager if he could have “a little more bread.” So the next day the manager tells the waitress to give him eight slices of bread. “How was your meal today, sir?” the manager asks. “Good...But you could give a little more bread,” comes the reply. So…the next day the manager tells the waitress to give him a whole loaf of bread with his soup. And when the manager once again asks how the meal was, the old man replies by saying: “It was good, but you could give just a little more bread.” The manager is now obsessed with seeing this customer say that he is satisfied with his meal. So he goes to the bakery, and orders a six foot long loaf of bread. When the elderly man comes in as usual the next day, the waitress and the manager cut the loaf in half, butter the entire length of each half, and lay it along the counter, right next to his bowl of soup. The old man sits down, and devours both his bowl of soup, and both halves of the six-footlong loaf of bread. The manager now thinks he will get the answer he is looking for. So when the old man comes up to pay for his meal, the manager asks “How was your meal TODAY, sir?” The old man replies: “Oh, it was good as usual, but I see you are back to giving only two slices of bread.” St. Augustine would often end Mass by saying to his people: “Be what you eat.” As we receive the Eucharist today may we “be” that loving and caring presence of Christ in our world today. May we be motivated by a joyful gratitude for what we already have and by a constant concern for the needs and concerns of others. May we attend not only to our own hungers but to the hungers of those in our world who suffer with empty stomachs, aching hearts and lonely spirits constantly crying out for help. Father Victor Ray
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. 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! Cream Cards available in the Pew Pocket to follow along with the Mass.
Sunday, August 2, 2020 HYMNS GATHERING #541 COME, NOW IS THE TIME TO WORSHIP A OFFERTORY #603 COME TO THE WATER COMMUNION #311 TABLE OF PLENTY SENDING
#498 GO MAKE A DIFFERENCE *************
READINGS 1st Reading
Page 192 - 194 ISIAH 55:1-3
Responsorial Psalm: The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs, he answers all our needs. 2nd Reading
ROMANS 8:35, 37-39
Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia Gospel
MATTHEW 14:13-21
Reflections of the Week: When have I felt visceral emotion when seeing a family member, friend, or stranger in need? Do I turn to God in my need? How fortunate we are that Jesus is with us here whenever we gather in his name.
Let Us Pray For
Rick Hamilton, Al Abrams, Patrick Ellingham, Richard Harper and Family, Bill Hartwig, Bp. Peter Hickman, Mary Judi and Larry Howard, Lyn Kovar, Ron Little, D.A. Marx, James Meeks, Essy Obuchowski, Kelsi and Ben Patton, Wayne Retke, Betty Rodrigues, Dee Spano, Mark Talboom, Greg Reuss
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 Ivy Villafana, Helen Savard, Cassandra Koogler, Dr. Patrick Ellingham For all those that need a Prayer, Raise your Right Hand Toward Heaven and know that the Parish of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Community is beside you in your Prayer. For all of our Parishioners that follow us through Electronic Media. Prayers for your specific request that you have sent us have been placed in our Prayer Basket!
An Act of Spiritual Communion My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen
Upcoming Celebrations BIRTHDAYS Reannah Villafana 8/1 James Meeks 8/9 William Schwartz 8/24 Gordon McMann 9/2 Dave Borzenski 9/3 Cindy Giddens 9/9 ANNIVERSARY Brandon Brooks and Sonny Griner 8/10 Thomas and Frances Zimmer 8/24 (52) Frank Frazier and Joe Ursitti 9/1 For all those Celebrations that I have missed, Forgive Me and I sincerely hope they were all Wonderful. Wishing you all the Happiness and Repeat of your Special Day!
church calendar Rosary Prayer Video on the Zoom Zone Calendar every Sunday Sunday, August 2, 10:30 am, Mass– 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (LIVE STREAMING INDEPENDENT CATHOLIC CLASS AFTER MASS Friday, August 7, 7:00 pm, ZOOM ZONE White Elephant Bingo Sunday, August 9, 10:30 am, Mass– 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (LIVE STREAMING INDEPENDENT CATHOLIC CLASS AFTER HOM Sunday, August 9, after Mass, House of Ministry Meeting (HOM) ZOOM ZONE MEETING Sunday, August 16, 10:30 am, Mass– 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time (LIVE STREAMING INDEPENDENT CATHOLIC CLASS AFTER MASS Sunday, August 23, 10:30 am, Mass– 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time (LIVE STREAMING INDEPENDENT CATHOLIC CLASS AFTER MASS
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COLLECTIONS: $308.00 MONTHLY INCOME (PLUS/MINUS) -$481.61