21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 23, 2020

a CACINA Parish

21st Sunday in ordinary time August 23, 2020

Volume 4, Issue # 34

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 We want Jesus to be the kind of Savior that we want. Sometimes we fail to realize that we do not call Jesus, He called us to follow Him. Yes, He has called you, not only Priests and religious but you sitting in the pew. It was His cross that was signed on your forehead and because of your Baptism you are a disciple of Christ. The question that we all ask ourselves is – are we living it?

Christ is here with us and someday He will come in power and glory to place all creation at the feet of his Father. But today He comes quietly, subtly, invisibly and wherever you are, look for Him in the preached word. In the host at communion time, look for Him inside you. Look for Him at home on the faces of your dear ones but look for Him, especially where He told you to look. In the hungry and thirsty, the stranger and the naked, the sick and the imprisoned and the AIDs afflicted and the drug addicted.

I would ask you to think about this wherever you go in life, where you work, where you play and pray and where you live or go to school. If anyone is looking for Christ, will they find Him in you or do they have to look for another? If Jesus were to ask you – who do you say that I am – what would your answer be?

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 23, 2020 HYMNS GATHERING #385 City Of God A OFFERTORY #383 The Summons COMMUNION #327 I Am The Bread Of Life SENDING

#197 Holy God We Praise Thy Name *************

READINGS 1st Reading

Page 202 - 203 Isiah 22: 19-23

Responsorial Psalm: RS: In the presence of the angels, O Lord, may we praise your name, may we praise your name.

2nd Reading

Roman 11: 33-36

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia Gospel

Matthew 16: 13-20

Reflections of the Week: St. Paul writes to the Romans, “Oh the depth of the riches and wisdom/and knowledge of God!” How do you continue to grow in your faith intellectually?

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 23, 10:30 am, Mass– 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time (LIVE STREAMING INDEPENDENT CATHOLIC CLASS AFTER MASS Tuesday, August 25th, Mats Ministry Video on “Learning Zone” tab.

Sunday, August 30, 10:30 am, Mass– 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time LIVE STREAM Friday, September 4, 7:00 pm, ZOOM ZONE TRIVIA Sunday, September 6, 10:30 am, Mass– Feast Day of St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta LIVE STREAM Sunday, September 13, 10:30 am, Mass– 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time LIVE STREAM Sunday, September 13, 2:00 pm, Zoom Zone House of Ministry Meeting Sunday, September 20, 10:30 am, Mass– 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time LIVE STREAM

Online Giving Use Online Giving our online giving platform to make paperless donation to our church. You can 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 8/16/20 – 18 ACTUAL MONTHLY EXPENSE: $2,062.61

COLLECTIONS: $568.00 MONTHLY INCOME (PLUS/MINUS) -$684.61

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