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Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary August 16, 2020
Volume 4, Issue # 33
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 Today, God give us this amazing Feast Day of the Assumption of Mary, as our preview of where we are going one day. We know, that where Mary went when she left this world, is exactly where we want to go, eventually, after we leave this world. We want to be with her in Heaven. We want to be with God, and His Angels and Saints! Where Mary was assumed to is exactly what Jesus has promised us. This Feast Day then becomes a preview for all of us, of what are future holds, and let me assure you, it is a very good future, IF… we stick with Christ! IF… we avoid sin. If… we love Him, and serve Him, and follow Him in this life. Even though it happened a little differently for Mary, Jesus was the source of salvation for this holy woman also. Just like us, Mary was given a promise, a promise, of incredible things if only she would obey and trust God. What we celebrate today on this Feast Day, is God’s fulfillment of His promise to Mary. At the end of her life, she who had been kept safe from sin from her first moment of conception in St. Ann’s womb, did not pay the price for sin which is death. Instead, Mary was assumed body and soul into Heaven to receive her promised reward, the same reward, by the way, that has been promised to us. Heaven is NOT just for sinless virgins. And Heaven is not just for Popes and Cardinals. And Heaven is NOT just for founders of religious orders or martyrs, or Church doctors. Heaven is for all of us! This Feast Day is to inspire all of us to follow Jesus even more closely, so that we are following His Way straight home to Heaven. We are going to want to be there, in that number, as the old song goes. The only question today is, what we doing about it? You know, my friend saved for months to go on that cruise. We save and sacrifice all the time for our vacations and trips. What are you doing to get safely home to Heaven? May Mary’s trip home inspire all of us to long for Heaven that much more! We might get excited about going on a trip, or a cruise, or even doing something new and different, and yet, how much more excited should all of us be, for Heaven! May God bless us on this Feast Day and get us ready, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit… AMEN !!!
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 16, 2020 HYMNS GATHERING #695 Hail Mary: Gentle Woman A OFFERTORY #686 Holy Is His Name COMMUNION #386 The Servant Song SENDING
#545 Sing A New Song *************
READINGS 1st Reading Responsorial Psalm:
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Revelations 11:19A; 12:1-6A, 10AB RS: The queen stands at your right hand, arrayed in gold.
2nd Reading
1Corinthians 15:20-27
Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia, give thanks to the risen Lord, alleluia, alleluia give praise to his Name Gospel
Luke 1:39-56
Reflections of the Week: What enabled Mary to grow in faith and to persevere in hope in the face of obstacles and trials? How strong is your hope in the promises of God? Do you live in the joy and confidence of God’s indwelling presence with you through his Holy Spirit?
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 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 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 Visit Zoom Zone Calendar on Website for up to date information.
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