22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 30, 2020

a CACINA Parish

22nd Sunday in ordinary time August 30, 2020

Volume 4, Issue # 35

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 In today’s gospel, we see the irony of life. The same Peter who proclaimed that Christ is the messiah last week, is today rebuked as “Satan.” Christ simply rebuked him for being an obstacle to his mission. This shows that though, Peter professed that Christ is the Messiah (as God revealed it to him), yet, he has not fully understood the nature of Christ’s mission.

He still sees it only from the perspective of royalty and glory. Of course, he was eager to participate in these. This also teaches us that, we are all vulnerable to making mistakes and falling, no matter how spiritual we are. So, this calls for taking seriously, the admonition of Paul: “Let him who thinks he stands, take heed lest he falls” (1Cor 10:12).

Peter could not understand why Christ should be talking this way. However, God’s call is not only about, and participating in his glory, it is also participating first in his suffering. This is what Christ did. That He offered himself as a living sacrifice, means that he submitted everything without reluctance for our salvation. Yet, Peter has not realized the necessity of Christ’s death, that “it is better for one man to die for the people, than to have the whole nation destroyed.” (Jn 11:50).

Peace be with you all!

Maranatha!

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 30, 2020 HYMNS GATHERING #562 Sing Of The Lord’s Goodness A OFFERTORY #648 Change Our Hearts COMMUNION #506 Now We Remain SENDING

#703 Lift High The Cross *************

READINGS 1st Reading

Page 204 - 20 Jeremiah 20: 7-9

Responsorial Psalm #63: RS: My Soul thirsts for you, Lord, like the desert thirsts for rain. It is your face I long for, you alone are life to me.

2nd Reading

Roman 12: 1-2

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia Gospel

Matthew 16: 21-27

Reflections of the Week: In the gospel, Jesus say, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny him[her] self,/ take up his[her] cross, and follow me.” What is the cross you have been given to bear?

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, Howard Laubscher 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

ANNIVERSARY

Gordon McMann 9/2 Dave Borzenski 9/3 Cindy Giddens 9/9 Frank Frazier 9/15 Joe Ursitti 9/19 Bill Hartwig 9/19 Michale Villafana 9/19 Jan Magray 9/22 Ron Little 9/23 Ann Robin Whitlock 9/24 Barb Fichter 9/28

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 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 Sunday, September 27, 10:30 am, Mass– 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time LIVE STREAM Friday, October 2, 7:00 pm, Sunday, October 4, 10:30 am, Mass– 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time LIVE STREAM Sunday, October 11, 10:30 am, Mass– 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time LIVE STREAM Sunday, October 11, 2:00 pm, Zoom Zone House of Ministry Meeting

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