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FEAST DAY OF ST. FRANCIS of assisi October 4, 2020
Volume 4, Issue # 40
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 our world, we are keen to put our stamp (if not our initials) on things. We want to say “Look at me!,” or “I did that,” or “I deserve some recognition,” desperate for our 15 minutes of fame, but the Christian way, as exemplified by St Francis, is not to draw attention to ourselves, but to serve as anonymously as possible. In fact, you could argue that, if is not done in that spirit, if is not a truly Christian act, but simply a function of the ego. For St Francis, we seek not so much to be loved as to love, and it is in giving that we receive. Francis offered the world a spirituality rooted in humility and expressed in a love that centered on God and made the life of Christ come to life in him. Francis’ humility shone through comments like this: “If God can work through me, he can work through anyone.” Francis once said: “Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take with you nothing that have received–only what you have given.” In our selfcentered, “me-first, me-only” culture, Francis is a helpful corrective. He reminds us, somewhat painfully, that Christians are called to be givers, not takers.
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, October 4, 2020 HYMNS GATHERING #538 VS 1&7 All Creatures Of Our God And King
A – TV or #707 Litany Of Saints OFFERTORY #525 Prayer Of St. Francis COMMUNION SENDING
#311 VS 1-3 Table Of Plenty
#528 VS 1 REPEAT Let There Be Peace On Earth *************
READINGS 1st Reading
Galatians 6:14-18
Responsorial Psalm: PS 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20 R: The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel. 2nd Reading
St. Francis Prayer
Gospel Acclamation: JN 15:16 R:Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Gospel
Matthew 11:25-30
Reflections of the Week: Regarding the St. Francis Prayer: Does a prayer stop when we have finished uttering its words of devotion and praise? Or is there a life, above our own embodied life, in which the prayer perpetually participates? Are prayers, in the form presented to us by inspired individuals who first uttered them, an echo of a far greater recital of praise and devotion that goes on above our consciousness?
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
Jonathan Giddens 10/4 Nancy Perez 10/4 Alexander Kahn 10/4 Robert James 10/12 Paula Baker 10/16 Wayne Rettke 10/31 Dennis Giddens 11/7 Roger McCormick 11/14 Dee Spano 11/15 Bishop Peter Hickman 11/15
Ron and Jan Magray 10/22 Dennis and Cindy Giddens 10/27 Robin and Ann Whitlock 11/25
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, October 4, 10:30 am, Mass– Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi LIVE STREAM CACINA Annual Charity Collection Sunday, October 11, 10:30 am, Mass– 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time LIVE STREAM CACINA Annual Charity Collection Sunday, October 11, 2:00 pm, Zoom Zone House of Ministry Meeting October 18th to November 15, Dream Center Holiday Food Drive Sunday, October 18 10:30 am, Mass– 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time LIVE STREAM CACINA Annual Charity Collection Saturday, October 19, 9am – Noon - St Teresa's Parking Lot Gang Sunday, October 25, 10:30 am, Mass– 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time LIVE STREAM CACINA Annual Charity Collection
Monday, October 26, 6:45 pm Zoom F.A.S.T. Annual Assembly Saturday, October 31, HALLOWEEN
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COLLECTIONS: $393.00 MONTHLY INCOME (PLUS/MINUS) -$299.61
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