Additional Liturgical Dates for February
2 Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
5 Memorial of Saint Agatha, Virgin and Martyr
6 Memorial of Saint Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs
9 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
10 Memorial of Saint Scholastica, Virgin
14 Memorial of Saints Cyril, Monk, and Methodius, Bishop
16 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
22 Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter, Apostle
23 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Stations of the Cross video is found on the website at: www.stoccc.org
• February 2, Sunday, 9:45 am, First Sunday of the Month Rosary Prayer
• February 2, Sunday, 10:30 am, Feast of the Presentation of the Lord LIVE STREAM AND MASS
• February 5, Wednesday, 9:00 am, Morning Mass on Saint Teresa of Calcutta Facebook
• February 8, Saturday, 8:00 am, PARKING LOT
• February 9, Sunday, 10:30 am, Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time LIVE STREAM AND MASS
• February 9, Sunday, H.O.M. MEETING
• February 12, Wednesday, 9:00 am, Morning Mass on Saint Teresa of Calcutta Facebook
• February 14, Friday, VALENTINE’S DAY
• February 16, Sunday, 10:30 am, Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time LIVE STREAM AND MASS
• February 17, Monday, PRESIDENT’S DAY
• February 19, Wednesday, 9:00 am, Morning Mass on Saint Teresa of Calcutta Facebook
• February 23, Sunday, 10:30 am, Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time LIVE STREAM AND MASS
• February 26, Wednesday, 9:00 am, Morning Mass on Saint Teresa of Calcutta Facebook
For Readings Visit:
https://bible.usccb.org/
We are 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 goodies; the church provides drinks.
If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Giddens.
FRIDAY
BIRTHDAYS
Angel Rodriquez 1 February 18
Upcoming Birthday and anniversaries for the month
Paula Thomas and Melvin Baker February 2, 1994
Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. It originated as a Christian feast day honoring a martyr named Valentine, and through later folk traditions it has also become a significant cultural, religious and commercial celebration of romance and love in many regions of the world.
While the custom of sending cards, flowers, chocolates and other gifts originated in the UK, Valentine's Day still remains connected with various regional customs in England. In Norfolk, a character called "Jack" Valentine knocks on the rear door of houses, leaving sweets and presents for children. Although he was leaving treats, many children were scared of this mystical person.
All my life I was told Valentine’s Day was just another Hallmark Holiday. Bottom line is: Who Cares, what is Wrong with another day to express LOVE!
May Your love surround my friends and family today and always. Guide our hearts into a deeper relationship with You and help us to reflect Your love in all that we do. Fill us with Your peace and joy, that we may share it with one another. In Jesus' name, Amen
Presidents’ Day is Monday, February 17, 2025! Did you know that the official federal holiday is called “Washington’s Birthday”? So, why do some states call it Presidents’ Day?
Is This Holiday Called Presidents’ Day or Washington’s Birthday? Although the holiday is most often called “Presidents’ Day,” the observed federal holiday is officially called “Washington’s Birthday.”
Neither Congress nor the president has ever stipulated that the name of the holiday observed as Washington’s Birthday be changed to Presidents’ Day. Additionally, Congress has never declared a national holiday binding in all states; each state has the freedom to determine its legal holidays. This is why there are some calendar discrepancies when it comes to this holiday’s date. Read more from the National Archives.
In a sense, calling the holiday Presidents’ Day helps us reflect on not just the first president but also our nation’s founding, its values, and what Washington calls in his Farewell Address the “beloved Constitution and union, as received from the Founders.” Also, Abraham Lincoln’s birthday is February 12, so by calling the holiday “Presidents’ Day,” we can also include another remarkable president in our celebrations.
Today, many calendars list the third Monday of February as Presidents’ Day, just as many U.S. states do. Of course, all of the 3-day retail store sales are called “Presidents’ Day” sales, and this vernacular has also been influential in how we reference the holiday.
https://www.almanac.com/content/when-presidents-day
Saint Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Community has a New App in Coexistence with
https://stoccc.churchtrac.com/
Churchtrac is a Church Management Software that replaces 4 programs that we are using now. It saves us not only monetarily, but time and training. We have now ascended to the 21st Century. It connects to our website at https://stoccc.org/ so now we have the best of both worlds.
The other benefits to the program:
Saves paper at our House of Ministry Meetings
Parishioners have access to:
1. People/Families
2. Events/Attendance
3. Worship/Scheduling
4. Giving/Pledges
Financial has all the accounting programs in one place
Records Keeper has access to everything in one program
1) Time – Live Mass, Live Stream, or Participation in events (Live or Zoom)
2) Talent – Adding Input to Gazette, Parking Lot Gang, Inspiring Others, etc.
3) Treasures – Ensuring Church Meets Its Needs. Online Giving in Website @ stoccc.org or App @ Saint Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Community
NEXT MEETING IN FEBRUARY 9TH 12:15 TERESA ROOM
Purpose of this Newsletter: One format in which to “Keep the lines of Communication OPEN” and inform the congregation, friends, and guests of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Community of what ishappening.
SAINT TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLICCOMMUNITYSTATS:
PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
3803 HAINES ROAD NORTH, ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA 33703
MAILING ADDRESS:
SAINT TERESA OFCALCUTTA 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:
Moderator: William Schwartz
Assistant Moderator: Dawn Marshall
Financial: Jon Laubscher
Advertising: Michelle Mazuros
Analytical Ministry: Dawn Marshall
Card Ministry: Paula Thomas Baker
Decorations: Cindy and Dennis Giddens, Susanna Glisson
Hospitality: Cindy Giddens, Susanna Glisson
Liturgical: Shelli Muncy
Liturgical Event Ministry: Tito (Rudy) Martinez
Media: William Schwartz
Outreach: Cindy Giddens
Parking Lot Gang: Shelli Muncy, Frank Matzelle
Social Coordinator Guide: Gary Rhodes
Welcome: Susanna Glisson
Immediate Needed Ministries: Records Keeper Planning Marketing Future Goals Mats Ministry
Pastor: Father Victor Ray
HOUSE OF TRUSTEES
President: William Schwartz
Vice President: Available
Treasurer: 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:
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