FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT, DECEMBER 20, 2020

a CACINA Parish

FOURTH Sunday of advent December 20, 2020

Volume 4, Issue # 51

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 Mary received the Good News that she will be the mother of the Son of God. The boy will grow up to be the Saviour of the world. It was a wonderful but difficult responsibility for Mary. The Mother of God? The idea did not even cross her mind or enter her wildest dreams. Yet, it was the truth. The simple young Jewish woman was chosen by God to rear Jesus and form Him to be a good Jew. The rest is taken cared of by God. Mary knew that she did not have what it takes to be a Mother of God. But it was clear to her that it was God’s will. Thus, she allowed herself to be used by God in His plan of salvation. A golfer is congratulated after winning a tournament. But not his clubs, gloves, or balls. His paraphernalia cannot do anything without the player. When used, they unleash their power and characteristics.

Mary knew how inadequate she was for the gift and task given to her by God. Her reactions showed in her response to the angel. But her faith in God prevailed. Knowing, too, that God is with her in the task, she courageously uttered her yeas and commitment to do her part of the task. In a way, she was like a golfing equipment to a player. Even with her whole capacity, she can do nothing apart from God. We must be the same before God. While we differ greatly from other creatures because of our mind, soul, heart, and strength, we still are dependent to God. What we have can only make us do limited things or reach certain heights. Only with the Lord can we really achieve greatness.

Another Christmas is coming. It will be good to look back what we have done since the last Christmas. What were the gifts given to us by God? Did we allow His Spirit to inspire us so that we can achieve God’s purpose in us? Are we also accepting God’s will for us? Like Mary, if we commit to do God’s will, the impossible will be possible.

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, December 20, 2020 HYMNS GATHERING #577 SOON AND VERY SOON OFFERTORY #694 HAILAMARY: GENTLE WOMAN COMMUNION SENDING

#587 CHRIST BE OUR LIGHT

#41 PEOPLE LOOK EAST Vs 1, 3, 4 *************

READINGS 1st Reading

2 SAMUEL 7:1-5, 8B-12, 14A, 16

Responsorial Psalm: PS 89 RS: Forever I will sing the goodness of the Lord, the goodness of the Lord.

2nd Reading

ROMAN 16:25-27

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia Gospel

LUKE 1:26-38

Reflections of the Week: In what ways can a family home be transformed into a “house” of God?

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, Melvin Baker

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, Earl “Bud” Miller 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 DEC 9 REV ROBIN WHITLOCK DEC 9 RICHARD HAMILTON DEC 16 ANTHONY GUERRIER DEC 24 FLORENCE JEAN PIERRE DEC 27 BUDDY BAKER DEC 31 RONALD MAGRAY

ANNIVERSARY DEC 7 FRANK MATZELLE AND JAMES MEEKS DEC 10 BERNARD ESTERBURG AND RICHARD HAMILTON DEC 28 SHELLI AND KELVIN MUNCY

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, December 20, 10:30 am, Mass– 4th Sunday of Advent LIVE STREAM AND MASS Thursday, December 24, 10:00 pm, Midnight Mass LIVE STREAM AND MASS Friday, December 25, No Mass – Merry Christmas Sunday, December 27, 10:30 am, Mass– The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph LIVE STREAM AND MASS Sunday, January 3, 10:30 am, Mass– Epiphany of the Lord LIVE STREAM AND MASS Sunday, January 10, 10:30 am, Mass– The Baptism of the Lord LIVE STREAM AND MASS Sunday, January 10, 2:00 pm, House of Ministry Meeting on Zoom Sunday, January 17, 10:30 am, Mass– Second Sunday in Ordinary Time LIVE STREAM AND MASS Sunday, January 24, 10:30 am, Mass– Third Sunday in Ordinary Time LIVE STREAM AND MASS

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