19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 9, 2020 for STOCCC

a CACINA Parish

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 9, 2020

Volume 4, Issue # 32

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 Can we increase our Faith, so that we don't “sink” into the sea like Peter in today’s gospel (Matthew 14:22-33)? Perhaps we have our eyes on the wrong person in this story. Our eyes need to be on Jesus, not on Peter. After all, it was when Peter took his eyes off Jesus and became concerned with his environment, that he began to sink.

Last week during Sunday's Mass, we learned in the preceding gospel story how Jesus had miraculously fed 5,000 men – and perhaps several thousand more women and children – all from five loaves of bread and two fish; and everyone was content and satisfied. That in itself spoke volumes about “who” Jesus really was and is.

Now, only a few hours after that great miracle, the disciples – sent ahead by Jesus to cross the Sea – are caught on the Sea by an unexpected great storm.. It is perhaps 5:00 a.m., just before dawn, and the wind-driven waves are tossing the boat around like a cork. Then they spot Jesus walking towards them on top of the water. Interestingly, rather than being delighted, it is this very sight that terrifies them, not the chaos of the waves. They doubt. They are thinking “ghost,” and they cry out in fear. Jesus immediately tells them, “Do not fear.” Peter then responds with doubt, “IF it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” Jesus invites him, Peter tries, Peter loses his Jesus-focus, and Peter sinks. After his cry for help, Jesus saves him, and calms the chaos.

Peter’s story is the same for every Christian. We sometimes forget Who the main character in our life story is: Jesus, the Savior of the world. If we change our focus, and permit the chaos and evil around us to distract and influence us, then we will sink into the very chaos that we fear! On the other hand, if we keep our focus on the Source of our safety, our salvation, the One to Whom we call out to save us, then the winds die down, and we are once again content in the Presence of the Lord. This is the way we increase or sustain our faith: by never doubting that the Presence of the Lord is with us every single moment of our lives!

When we cry out “Lord,” it expresses our recognition of the divine mystery of Jesus. It also shows our respect and trust in the One we approach for help and healing.

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 9, 2020 HYMNS GATHERING #554 Sing Out Earth And Skies A OFFERTORY #431 Be Not Afraid COMMUNION #436 On Eagle’s Wings SENDING

#495 We Walk By Faith *************

READINGS 1st Reading

Page 194 - 196 1 Kings 19:9A, 11-13A

Responsorial Psalm: Lord let us see your kindness; Lord let us see your kindness 2nd Reading

ROMANS 9:1-5

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia Gospel

MATTHEW 14:22-33

Reflections of the Week: What is the quality of my waiting as I live in joyful hope for the coming of our Saviour Jesus Christ? The boat & the storm: As this story was told and retold, people began to make the boat represent the church. The storm then represented anything that endangered the church and caused Jesus’ followers to question their faith in him.

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 place 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 Saint Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Community 8/11/2017 (3) 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 9, 10:30 am, Mass– 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (LIVE STREAMING INDEPENDENT CATHOLIC CLASS AFTER MASS Sunday, August 9, 2:00 pm, House of Ministry Meeting (HOM) ZOOM ZONE MEETING Sunday, August 16, 10:30 am, Mass– Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (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 nd

Sunday, August 30, 10:30 am, Mass– 22 Sunday in Ordinary Time (LIVE STREAMING INDEPENDENT CATHOLIC CLASS AFTER MASS Sunday, September 6, 10:30 am, Mass– Saint Teresa Day (LIVE STREAMING

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