STOCCC GAZETTE FOR OCTOBER 2021

Saint Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Community a CACINA Parish

October 2021 GAZETTE

3803 Haines Road North, St. Petersburg, Florida

WWW.STOCCC.ORG

LIVE MASS LIVE STREAMING EVERY SUNDAY 10:30 AM

CHURCH CALENDAR Join us for a time of Praying and Sharing, Every Tuesdayevening at 6:30pm - via Zoom. Click this Zoom link to join the meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94588058594?pwd=VzlMcHRPc01 iNlNsRXZ0WmhGK2lWQT

Additional Liturgical Dates for October 1 Memorial of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church 2 Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels 3 Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 4 Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi 7 Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary 10 Twenty-Eight Sunday in Ordinary Time 15 Memorial of Saint Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church 17 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 18 Feast of St. Luke, evangelist 19 Memorial of Saints John de Brebeuf and Isaac Joques, Priests, and Companions, Martyrs 24 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 28 Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles 31 Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 31/1 Solemnity of All Saints

For Readings Visit: https://bible.usccb.org/F

Friday, October 1, 9:00am, First Friday Novena, in the Chapel Saturday, October 2, 10 am till Noon, Pet Blessing, Circle Drive Sunday, October 3, 10:30 am, 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time LIVE STREAM AND LIVE Sunday, October 3, After Mass, PLG Sorting Soiree Wednesday, October 6, 9:00 am, Mass in the Chapel Friday, October 8, 6:30 pm, PLG Load Vehicles Saturday, October 8, 8:00 am, PLG Popup Sunday, October 10, 10:30 am, 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time LIVE STREAM AND LIVE MASS Sunday, October 10, After Mass, House of Ministry Meeting Tuesday, October 11, COLUMBUS DAY Wednesday, October 13, 9:00 am, Mass in the Chapel Friday, October 15, 5:30pm, Time of Fellowship, Teresa Room Sunday, October 17, 10:30 am, 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time LIVE STREAM AND LIVE MASS Wednesday, October 20, 9:00 am, Mass in the Chapel Sunday, October 24, 10:30 am, 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time LIVE STREAM AND LIVE MASS Monday, October 25, 7:00pm, F.A.S.T. Assembly Wednesday, October 27, 9:00 am, Mass in the Chapel Sunday, October 31, 10:30 am, 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time LIVE STREAM AND LIVE MASS Sunday, October 31, All Saints and Soul Day, Bring a Picture Sunday, October 31,

SOCIAL Calendar October 15 Friday – STOCCC Parishioners Time of Fellowship This will take place on the 3RD Friday of each month. The designated place will be announced ahead of time and it could be a residence, outdoor dining facility, activity based, etc. Next event is themed: St. Teresa Sees a Nightmare Coming.

Please contact media.stoccc@gmail.com for additional information or see insert in the Gazette.

FELLOWSHIP AFTER MASS:

We are starting back up with refreshments in the Teresa Room following Mass. Coffee and water, cookies or pastries.

There is a sign-up sheet on the wall in the Teresa Room just over the fellowship table.

Please write your name on the Sunday for which you want to bring cookies; the church provides drinks.

If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Giddens or Paula Thomas Baker

All for One and One for All! Help in clean up would be much appreciated!

HAPPENINGS UPCOMING BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARIES for the Month

BIRTHDAYS

ANNIVERSARY

Giddens, Jonathan 4-Oct Kahn, Alexandra 4-Oct Baker, Paula Thomas 16-Oct

Giddens, Cindy and Dennis 10/27/0000

help wanted – Mats Ministry really needs a coordinator.

MATS MINISTRY "REGROUP"

For those of you who joined in the Mats Ministry Reboot last month, thank you. The ministry hopes to keep the momentum going in providing plastic yarn to our crocheters.

Gratefully, we've added TWO new crocheters: Marie and Mandy, who will help in producing mats. But we can always use more cutters as well as those who might wish to make plastic yarn.

Still praying for a coordinator for this ministry...has the Holy Spirit nudged you yet?

Mark your calendars...next REGROUP is ALL arewelcome, whether you're new and interested in taking part in some way or if you have something to turn in and need more supplies.

CACINA ANNUAL CHARITY DRIVE WEBSITE:

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Education: The more everyone understands the challenges facing young LGBTQ people, the faster we can solve them.

Your donations save and change lives: Your money has a direct impact on our ability to provide life-saving counseling services to LGBTQ young people.

Please Donate via our Custom Giving Program:

CACINA ANNUAL CHARITY COLLECTION

STOCCC PARISHIONERS TIME OF FELLOWSHIP Friday, October 15 at 5:30 pm, Teresa Room Theme:

Trivia

Pumpkin Carving

“Truth” or “Scare”

Slop (Food) will be served….

Bring a Pumpkin to Carve. bring some of those “can” things for plg. failure to do the last two will have consequences

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Remembering the dead - by Seán O'Neill (Lic. Ac.) ~ Oct 2020

Halloween is a celebration observed in several countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day. It begins the three-day observance of Allhallowtide, the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed.

It is widely believed that many Halloween traditions originated from ancient Celtic harvest festivals, particularly the Gaelic festival Samhain. Samhain marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter or the "darker half" of the year. Traditionally, it is celebrated from 31 October to 1 November, as the Celtic day began and ended at sunset. This is about halfway between the autumn equinox and the winter solstice. Samhain was seen as a liminal time, when the boundary between this world and the Otherworld could more easily be crossed. This meant the Aos Sí, the 'spirits' or 'fairies', could more easily come into our world. The tradition of dressing up is believed to have been a way of imitating, and disguising oneself from, the Aos Sí who some believed could take you back with them to their world. If they saw you looking like a spirit or deceased being they would ignore you as a potential candidate for bringing back with them.

The Day of the Dead (el Día de los Muertos), is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration. A blend of Mesoamerican ritual, European religion and Spanish culture, the holiday is celebrated each year from October 31- November 2. While October 31 is Halloween, November 1 is “el Dia de los Inocentes,” or the day of the children, and All Saints Day. November 2 is All Souls Day or the Day of the Dead. According to tradition, the gates of heaven are opened at midnight on October 31 and the spirits of children can rejoin their families for 24 hours. The spirits of adults can do the same on November 2.

October 31st is in the Autumn season which is associated the Metal Element. The Metal Element helps us to be ‘inspired’ and to ‘let go’. It governs the functioning of our Lungs and Colon/Bowels. November can be a time when we remember the dead and there is a certain poignancy to this experience. In the Nei Jing, one of the key ancient acupuncture texts, it says that the season of Autumn “…gives to the human voice the ability to weep and to wail.”

INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLE FAITH SHARING CLASS

By Deacon Barb Fichter

Classes will be held on Tuesday Morning from 10:00 am until Noon in the Teresa Room 1st Session – November 9, 16, 30 and December 7 and 14 2nd Session – January 11, 18, 25, and February 1, 8 Please see Deacon Barb Fichter for more details

HOUSE OF MINISTRY MEETING SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2021 AFTER MASS IN THE teresa Room *******************************************************************************************************

TIME, TALENT, TREASURES 1) Time – Live Mass, Live Stream, or Participation in events (Live or Zoom) 2) Talent – Adding Input to Gazette, Mats at Home Assembly, Inspiring Others, etc.

Is It One Category Or, All Three?

3) Treasures – Ensuring Church Meets Its Needs. Online Giving in Website @ stoccc.org or App @ Saint Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Community

Liturgical changes First Friday Novena will be held in the Chapel at 9:00 am. They will be Live Streamed on CACINA Facebook.

The Invitation to Communion response has been changed back and is now:

“Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed”.

Job Summary: St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Community seeks a part-time Music Director to lead us in song dur- ing Sunday Mass and other services . The Music Director works under the direction of our Pastor, and closely with our House of Ministry Coordinator , to plan the music for the liturgical year. We are looking for someone well-versed in organ/piano and/or guitar, who has choral conducting skills and enjoys leading others in prayer and song. Our congregation has been growing steadily. We would love to welcome the right person to help us establish our music ministry foundation.

Responsibilities: • • • • • •

Plan , prepare and play hymns/music for Sunday Mass and special liturgical services (e.g., Lenten Services , Christmas Eve, PRIDE Mass, etc.).

Form and lead an adult choir. Conduct weekly choir rehearsals if needed.

Plan, prepare and play for weddings, funerals/memorials, with first right of re fusal. Compensation will be paid directly to the Music Director by the families.

Ensure parish organ and piano are in good working order.

Arrange for a substitute when not able to be present.

Attend staff meetings (by telephone , if necessary).

Requirements: • • • • •

Excellent musicianship, including proficiency in sight-reading and playing the organ/piano and/or guitar.

Experience leading congregations/groups in song and Jesus-centered worship.

Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Ability to work independently , collaboratively, and within a team.

Weekend and holiday availability.

This part-time position is available immediately.

Compensation is negotiable and commensurate with experience.

To apply: Please send a cover letter and resume, in pdf form, to our Pastor, Father Victor Ray, via email: Victorray49@gmail.com.

St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Community is a vibrant , inclusive Catholic parish bringing Jesus' message of love, faith , and hope, to all who seek and desire it. We are Catholic, sharing our history and traditions with other Catholic communities, but are not part of Roman , Orthodo x, or other independent Catholic Churches. Our Chapel is located at 3803 Haines Road North, St. Petersburg, FL.

Purpose of this Newsletter: One format in which to “Keep the lines of Communication OPEN” and inform the congregation, friends, and guestsof Saint Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Community of what is happening.

SAINT TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC COMMUNITY STATS: PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 3803 HAINES ROAD NORTH, ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA 33703

MAILING ADDRESS: SAINT TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC COMMUNITY P.O. BOX 47921, ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA 33743

PHONE NUMBER IS: 727-245-0102 Line #1 is the Church Office Line #2 is Father Victor Ray Line #3 is Prayer Request Line #4 is Healing Ministry

Saint Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Community Existing Ministry Teams: HOUSE OF MINISTRIES Moderator: William Schwartz Assistant Moderator: Michelle Mazuros Financial: Jon Laubscher Advertising: Michelle Mazuros Card Ministry: D.A. Marx and Dee Spano Decorations: Cindy and Dennis Giddens Hospitality: AVAILABLE Liturgical: Alexandra Kahn Mats Ministry: AVAILABLE – IN LIMBO Media: William Schwartz Outreach: (Cindy Giddens/Frank Matzelle as needed) Parking Lot Gang: Shelli and Kelvin Muncy, Frank Matzelle Refreshment: Paula Baker and Cindy Giddens Welcome: Susanna Glisson Immediate Needed Ministries: Records Keeper Planning Marketing Future Goals

Pastor is Father Victor Ray HOUSE OF TRUSTEES President: William Schwartz Vice President: AVAILABLE Accountant: Jon Laubscher Legal: Catherine E. Blackburn, Esquire If anyone is interested in participating in an Existing Ministry, please contact the Ministry Leader. If anyone is interested in Leading any of the Immediate Needed Ministries, Please contact Father Victor Ray or William Schwartz.

Remember that Saint Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Community follows the principles of: TIME TALENT TREASURE

FACEBOOK AT FACEBOOK.COM/ST. TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC COMMUNITY YOUTUBE AT SAINT TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC COMMUNITY TWITTER AT STOCCC2 INSTAGRAM AT STOCCCLOVE APP AT SAINT TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC COMMUNITY You can easily connect to all, on our Website: www.stoccc.org

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Chapel at SAFETY DURING THIS PANDEMIC IS OUR PRIMARY CONCERN. ELECTRONIC MEDIA IS AVAILABLE.

3803 Haines Road North St. Petersburg, FL 33703

Thank You, as always, for taking time out to read this recent STOCCC Gazette. Please “Pass It On” so that others will find out what we are all about.

This is your Gazette so if there is anything that you would like for me to put in, just let me know! Send all inquiries to: media.stoccc@gmail.com.

Until Next Time, Follow the Holy Spirit and remember what.

Saint Teresa says, “Spread Love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier”!