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PARISH OFFICE - 352.629.8092
Pastor Father Patrick J. Sheedy x 3209
Associate Pastors Father Raul Valdez x 3219
Father Zbigniew Stradomski x 3227
In Residence Father Michael O’Keeffe x 3221
Father Joseph Maniangat 595.5605
Deacons Heriberto Berrios, James Schwartz,
James Maubach, Stephen Floyd, Antonio Torres
Sisters Immaculate Heart of Mary Reparatrix 867.9860
MASS SCHEDULE AT BLESSED TRINITY
WEEKEND
Saturday 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm
Sunday 7:15 am, 8:45 am, 11:00 am,
1:00 pm Spanish, 5:00 pm Life Teen
DAILY
Mon—Fri 7:10 am and 5:30 pm
Wednesday 8:15 am (follows school schedule)
Thursday 6:30 pm (Spanish)
Saturday 8:00 am
Reconciliation Thursday 7:00pm (Spanish)
Saturday 2:45—3:30pm (English)
5:00—5:30pm (English)
Sunday 12:15—12:45pm(Spanish)
BLESSED TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH
ADDRESS:
5 SE 17th Street
Ocala, FL 34471
PHONE:
352.629.8092
FAX:
352.351.8872
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
www.blessedtrinity.org
SICK CALLS:
352.629.8092
352.207.5835
(Emergency pager)
MISSION:
CHRIST THE KING
14045 N US Hwy 301
Citra, FL 32113
352.595.5605
LA GUADALUPANA
11153 West Hwy 40
Ocala, FL 34482
352.291.2695
May 27, 2018
FOLLOW
US ON
MASS SCHEDULE AT OUR MISSION CHURCHES
WEEKEND
Saturday 7:00pm (Spanish)
Sunday 10:15 am at Christ the King
7:00 pm at La Guadalupana
(Spanish)
DAILY
Tuesday 7:00 pm at La Guadalupana
(Spanish)
Wednesday 5:30 pm at Christ the King
Parish life
Parish Staff 629.8092
Sr. Juliet Ateenyi Ministry to Sick x3211
Katherine Baker Secretary x3201
Colleen Halstead Parish Administrator x3218
Megan Losito Blessed Trinity School 622.5808
David Hardison Elder Care 671.2823
Fran Harwas Human Resources x3212
Jason Halstead Brother’s Keeper 622.3846
Kris Plunkett Parish Bookkeeper x3228
Kelly Schwietert Angels in Arms 622.6167
Shelby Conner Youth Minister x3222
Melinda Gunn Stewardship x3208
Paul Miranda Plant Manager 804.2415
Sr. Concepta Najjemba Soup Kitchen 789.8139
Elizabeth Cook Music & Liturgy x3202
Jenny Burzotta Religious Education x3207
Trinity Catholic High School 622.9025
Lou Pereira President
Dr. Erika Wikstrom Principal
May 27, 2018 ~ the most holy trinity
NEW PARISHIONERS ARE WELCOME to stop by the
Church Office to register Monday through Friday 8:00 am
to 5:00 pm or stop by the Parish Hall the first Sunday of
each month following the 8:45 am and 11:00 am Masses.
BAPTISM: We are pleased to help your family prepare for
the special event of your child’s entrance into our faith
community. To help parents and godparents prepare, a
class (English) is held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at
7:30 pm in the Community Center and in Spanish the 2nd
Saturday of each month, at 9:00 am at Guadalupana.
Parents and Godparents must attend this class prior to
scheduling baptism.
MARRIAGES: If you are planning to be married at Blessed
Trinity, your preparation process should begin at least four
(4) months prior to desired date. We look forward to
helping you during your time of engagement and
preparation for the vocation of Christian marriage. Call
the Church Office for an appointment with one of our
priests.
SICK CALLS AND HOSPITAL VISITS: If you or a family
member are in a local hospital or homebound and would
like to receive Communion or Sacrament of the Sick, please
call the Church Office at 629.8092 or Sister Juliet at x3211.
When registering at the hospital, put your name on the
Catholic List.
PARISH APP: Download at myparishapp.com or search
your phone’s app store for myParish
MISSION STATEMENT: Blessed Trinity Catholic Church Stewardship Community recognizes Jesus is Lord. We believe that
our Time, Talent and Treasure are gifts from God to be used for the spiritual, educational and social needs of
our community, the Diocese and the world at large, especially the poor.
STEWARDSHIP BY THE BOOK
Today’s second reading reminds us that we are the adopted sons and daughters—the
heirs—of God. We are good stewards of our inheritance when we share our faith and
fulfill Our Lord’s command to “go...and make disciples of all the nations.”
WORD OF LIFE
“Reflecting on the healed wounds of the
Risen Christ, we see that even our most
difficult trials can be the place where God
manifests his victory. He makes all things
beautiful. He makes all things new.”
USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities
2017-2018 Respect Life Reflection,
www.usccb.org/be-not-afraid
ADS OF THE WEEK
GREGORY A. PARKER, D.D.S.
South Pine Medical Park
352.732.3985
PERSPECTIVE 3000 INC.
General Contractor
352.307.4250
Please see our Ads at the back for all
our business supporters.
MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT STEWARD OF THE WEEK
CHRIS YOUNG
Chris has gone above and beyond in helping not only
the school but the church and Brothers Keeper as
well. On multiple occasions he has helped with
cabling projects for all these ministries and has
completely cabled the entire Brothers Keeper
building. In addition, Chris on multiple occasions has
troubleshot and replaced numerous network
runs. He has always been there when asked, a true
steward!
Thank you for being
a faithful Steward! NEW PARISHIONERS :
Ruby Taylor
Dennis and Joan Sisson
Jessica, Asa, Jacob and Ella Pardee
Jose, Yanet, Alexander and Allen Chavez
Melissa Weinhart and Hailey Pennington
On this Sunday, the week after Pentecost, we celebrate The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity in the Church. We have celebrated this particular weekend in the Church for more than 700 years. Depending on your age, you may recall St. Pope John XXIII who organized and oversaw Vatican II. Interestingly, it was Pope John XXII (1316-1364) who made this celebration official in the Church.
We consider the Holy Trinity to be one of the great mysteries in the Church. It is the mystery of the identity of God. Who is God? God is one God in three Divine Persons — the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Whether we are aware of this consciously or not, this is something each of us acknowledges in a number of ways, especially when we go to Mass. Every time we make the Sign of the Cross, we are making a statement about the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
That statement is made often. At minimum it is made when the celebrating priest opens Mass with a sign of the cross. Just prior to the Gospel Reading we do an older version of the sign of the cross by making a small cross on our forehead, our lips, and our chest. The priest concludes the Mass with a blessing, and we all make a Sign of the Cross.
There are so many other times before, during, and after Mass when we make the sign or the cross, and there may be other times in our daily lives when we do it. Pope Francis has said, “Every time we make the sign of the cross, we draw closer to God.” Perhaps we should do it even more often. Copyright © 2018www.THECATHOLICSTEWARD.com
BAPTISMS:
Magnolia Rose Brewer
worship
May 27, 2018 ~ the most holy trinity
READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK
Ex 24:3-8
Heb 9:11-15
Mk 14:12-16, 22-26
WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, May 28 7:10am Lotte Spangler †
5:30pm L/D Gomez & Echeverri
Family
Tuesday, May 29 7:10am Vince & Joan Kochetta (L)
5:30pm Mary Clayson †
Wednesday, May 30 7:10am Allan Goodwin †
8:15am Jim Fry †
5:30pm Rosanna Bicking †
Thursday, May 31 7:10am L/D Sisters of IHMR
5:30pm Charlie Davis †
Friday, June 1 7:10am Tommy Ellison, Sr. †
5:30pm Oscar Leyte-Vidal †
Saturday, June 2 8:00am Susan Comeau †
4:00pm Joe Cooper †
6:00pm A. Raymond DeMoliner †
Sunday, June 3 7:15am Polly Chazal Mundee †
8:45am Jan Fenton †
11:00am Joseph DeMartino †
1:00pm Spanish Community
5:00pm Rosalie Tornello †
Your prayers are requested for Sheila DiMare, Marlene Peters
and Harry Voscana who have recently died.
Have a safe and
fun Memorial Day
Weekend!!
ALTAR FLOWERS
Please call the Church Office at 629.8092 x3201 if you
would like more information on placing flowers on the
altar.
May 26/27: In memory of Rita Winterbourne
by Sharon W. Smith
June 2/3: In memory of Tony & Corey Fontana
by Alice Fontana & Family
June 9/10: In memory of T.J. Stojkic
by Charlene Stojkic
June 16/17: In memory of Rudy Blanchette
by Madeleine Blanchette and
Denise & Shawn Leary
CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION Commemorate the gift of the Eucharist with the Feast of Corpus Christi Procession! The Feast of Corpus Christi (The Body and Blood of Christ), is on Sunday, June 3rd. We will be having a special Corpus Christi procession open to all ages in the English and Spanish communities after the Spanish Mass around 2:30. It will consist of processing to four different altars around the outside of the church to pray, sing, and honor the precious Body and Blood of Christ in different ways. The procession will be outside so please feel free to wear comfortable clothes, bring an umbrella, and come hydrated! Contact Aimee Ruiz with any questions at [email protected]. Hope to see you there!
“MERCY INN & RV PARK” The “Saving Mercy Motor Inn” now has a name (at least for now). It is called “Mercy Inn & RV Park.” Eventually it will have that sign on SR 40—instead of “Motor Inn.” The 501c3 “Saving Mercy” charity is still the charity where we place all tax deductible donations. So please continue to make out checks to “Saving Mercy.” All funds donated to Saving Mercy will be used 100% for the homeless. And while we were extremely blessed to come up with the down payment in such a short time, we still need, now more than ever, donations to get “Mercy Inn & RV Park” up and fully operating.
GRADUATES Congratulations to ALL our graduates from Angels in Arms, from grade schools, high schools, from colleges and universities. We are proud of ALL of you. We thank God you are using your time and talents He gave you.
Enjoy the next phase of your journey. Remember He is with you all the way. And you always need Him. We thank your parents, siblings, grandparents and extended family members. We especially thank your teachers. God Bless all.
EMAIL ALERTS! If you would like to receive emails regarding all upcoming Life Teen events, news and updates, please email Shelby Conner: [email protected]
Sunday, May 27th—Join us for Mass but there will be no Life Night due to the holiday weekend!
Sunday, June 3rd—Join us for Mass, dinner, and our summer kick off! We will be having a water night and all incoming 9th graders are invited to join us! Wear your bathing suit covered by a T-shirt and shorts. No white shirts please.
Happy Memorial Day weekend!! Thank you to all who have served our great nation!! God Bless you!! We have gifts for Memorial Day…we have special rosaries, crosses, and prayer book for our military. Our Father’s Day gift display is now available. Need a gift for a teacher or a special graduate? Check out our teacher and graduation gifts display. We have the “Word Among Us, the Give Us this Day and the Magnificat” for June now available! Adult Book of the week: “Man of Blessing: A Life
of St. Benedict”
“This is a real good book. it will inspire you to live a holly life and imitate St. Benedict's life. even if you are a family man, you can still do fasting and prayer.” The Blessed Trinity Gift Store Hours: Wednesday* 3:00pm – 6:00pm *10% off all regular priced items. Saturday: 3:00pm-4:00pm, 5:00pm-6:00pm Sunday: 8:00am-8:45am, 9:45am-11:00am, 12:00pm-1:00pm, 4:00pm-5:00pm
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEETINGS
2nd Wednesday of the month,
7:30 PM, Christopher Hall
Next meeting is Wednesday, June 13th
EDGE Any questions please email:
[email protected] or follow us on FB
at Blessed Trinity EDGE or instagram
@BTOcalaEdge
ADORATION CHAPEL IMMEDIATE NEEDS FOR
ADORERS
Sundays: 4:00am—5:00am Fridays: Midnight—1:00am
Our stewardship way of life here at BT encourages each family to
commit one hour a week to the Adoration Chapel; please prayerfully consider this ministry’s needs and if you are unable to serve, please pray that God will send individuals to sustain this core ministry.
For your special hour of praise before the Blessed Sacrament email Carol Blackstock, Adoration Coordinator, [email protected] or call 352.622.7348 or 352.425.8638.
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE ~ WEEKLY OFFERINGS
Weekly Offering May 20, 2018
Envelope Total: 799 $ 37,007.06 Year to date collection: $4,127,100.64
Electronic Offering Total: 270 $ 29,935.47 Year to date budget: $4,834,232.00
Total Children’s Offering: $ 22.17 Year to date deficit: ($ 707,131.36)
Non-Sunday 123 $ 13,031.52
Grand Total for Week: $ 79,996.22 Brother’s Keeper $ 2,856.50
Amount needed for Operating Expenses:$102,856.00
Difference ($ 22,859.78)
“Thank you for your donations.”
Reminder: Do your best to put your envelope number on the “memo” line of your check.
LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA
7 SECRETS OF
ST. JOSEPH FOR DADS
What’s the secret to being a great dad? If a father knows his identity, his family will reach its destiny. Learn how the life of St. Joseph offers a blueprint to become the spiritual leader that you are destined to be. PLEASE NOTE: The CD/Book
Kiosk has been relocated to the Stewardship Room. The cost
of the CD’s and Books is $4.00. They are not free. To keep
this ministry available please deposit $4.00 per CD/Book.
Your cooperation is appreciated. Thank you.
Come Join us for our 2018 Summer Pony Camp! Learn how to ride a pony and have lots of fun doing it! (Ages 4 and up) Our camp dates are June 11th-15th, July 9th-13th and July 23rd-27th. Please contact Jodi McCracken, an instructional assistant here at BT, for pricing and details. Phone Number: 352.598.5922 or email: [email protected] Thank you.
Reserve Your Weekend – Ministry of the Week 2018/2019 The new calendar for Ministry of the Week begins in August 2018. At January’s Ministry Leadership Dinner many ministries requested input for the weekend assigned to them. Parish Council would like to invite you to send us your top 3 date choices for the Ministry of the Week calendar. Council has to compile the responses and create the calendar by July 31st so we really need to receive your top 3 choices as soon as possible. Please email your response to [email protected] by Monday, June 4th. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Again, please email your responses to [email protected] by Monday, June 4th.
ROSARY MAKERS GENERAL MEETING
On Saturday, June 2nd at 9.00am -10.30am
in the BT Elder Care will be the general
meeting for all Rosary Makers. Instructors
will be available to help leaners.
Call Sr. Juliet 867-9860
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
FREE Blood Pressure Screening in the Parish Nurse’s
office in the Parish Hall opposite the Library from
8:00am-1:00pm, Sunday, June 3, 2018.
FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTION
Friday, June 1, 2018 will be combined with the
Uganda Martyr Celebration at 6:00pm in the
Church followed by a celebration in the Parish Hall.
PARISH COUNCIL NEWS 2018-2019 Blessed Trinity Parish Council Michelle Hernandez – President Heidi Jasper – Vice President/Community Outreach Commission Head Virginia Rose – Secretary Angela DeSimone – Worship Commission Head Henry Franco –Administration Commission Head Lyn Viselli – Religious Education Commission Head Angy Scroble – Social Commission Head Brian Cretul – Appointed Adam Lombardo – Appointed Wendie Rickets – Elected At-Large Jill Schuck – Elected At-Large Terry Schultz Nourse – Elected At-Large Alex Arroyo – Spanish Liaison Matt McMurrer – Stewardship Liaison
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
At Blessed Trinity's Ship
wrecked VBS kids can
discover how Jesus rescues
us through life's storms.
Shipwrecked is filled with
incredible Bible learning
experiences kids see, hear,
touch, and even taste. Sciency-Fun Gizmos,
team-building games, cool Bible songs, and tasty
treats are just a few of the standout activities that
help faith flow into real life. Plus, we'll help kids
discover how to see evidence of God in every-
day life - something we call God Sightings.
Register in the church office now! Shipwrecked
at Blessed Trinity will be from June 4th- 7
th from
8:30- Noon each day. Registration fee is $15 per
child.
If you have any additional questions or concerns
please contact Jenny Burzotta at
[email protected] or Alicia O'Farrell
at [email protected]. Come sail away...
The African Saints
Martyrs of Uganda
On Friday, June 1, 2018
You are cordially invited to join us at
Blessed Trinity Catholic Church
5 SE 17th St. Ocala, FL 34471,
to celebrate the
feast of the 24 Martyrs of Uganda.
The celebration will begin with the Holy Mass
at 6:00pm in the Church led by Rev. Fr. Hugh
Chikawe (African) Pastor of St. Peter Calver
Parish in the Diocese of St. Petersburg.
Enjoy our Multicultural food at the International
Dinner accompanied with entertainments,
dances and fashions show following
immediately after Mass.
Donations will be highly appreciated to benefit
our two Uganda Trinity Catholic graduates Gorret
Womugisa and Fortunate Kyosaba who will be
returning home to Uganda for College.
Come with family and friends. We look forward
to your company on this day.
Yours in Christ,
Sisters of Blessed Trinity, the Uganda Mission
Team and the Filipino Community
Celebrate with us
PRESCHOOL TEACHERS NEEDED Blessed Trinity Angels in Arms is hiring 2 part-time early learning teachers; one toddler teacher and one three year old teacher assistant. The hours are Monday-Friday from
8:30am-1:30pm. Teachers are required to have their 40-hour DCF training. First Aid and CPR training is a plus.
Some of the job duties include:
• Implementing curriculum and activities developmentally appropriate for their class
• Caring for the safety and well-being of young children
• Communicating with teachers, parents, and caregivers
CHICKEN DINNER Life Teen’s annual chicken dinner will be served on
Saturday, June 2nd, from 4:00-8:00pm, in the
Community Center. Cost for the dinner is $7.00 if
purchased in advance, or $8.00 at the door. Dinner
includes ¼ chicken, two sides, a roll, and drink.
Dinners are available for take-out, or eat-in; tickets
will be sold after all Masses on May 26th and 27th.
Tickets can also be purchased in the church office.
All proceeds will help fund our summer trip to
Tennessee & the Steubenville Youth Conference.
Thanks for your support!
BLESSED TRINITY SUMMER CAMP Camp will be available from June 4th through July 20th, 2018. Registration fee is $140 per camper. Additional information and Summer Camp registration packets are available on line at http://btschool.org/ click on Parent Links or http://btchurch.blessedtrinity.org/summer-camp/ You may also contact Kathy Watts at 352-843-9268 or [email protected] for additional information.
JOHNNY MELLO SINGERS
The Johnny Mello Singers will be performing at Our Lady of the
Springs Church hall at 4047 NE 21st St on Sunday, June 10th
from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Popular music of the 60’s and 70’s.
There will be a 50/50 drawing. Snacks and soda’s available.
Tickets are $5.00/pp at the door. Reserved tables for 6 or
more for paid ticket holders call 624.1900.
JESUS and MARY invite You to a
Night of Prayers and Sacrifice
As many families today are in crisis because of prevalence of what the Holy Father calls as the
“culture of death”, the Communion of Reparation is a chance whereby this brokenness can be HEALED
through the heroics of a “FEW” throughout the world who makes the sacrifice of praying all night.
Come console the Hearts of JESUS and MARY, and help them bring PEACE in families...and in the world
ALLIANCE OF THE HOLY
FAMILY INTERNATIONAL
Communion of Reparation All Night Prayer Vigil
June 1, 2018
Our Lady of Springs Catholic Church 4047 NE 21st Street, Ocala FL 34470
Fr. Justin Vakko
7:00pm Holy Rosary (Sorrowful Mysteries)
Ongoing Confession during this time
8:00pm Holy Mass (in honor of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus)
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after the mass and the recitation of the
Nine Offices of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary
For more info, please call (352) 216-9835
Share your time and talents and have fun doing it! Brother's Keeper is looking for volunteers to assist in our thrift store, with our emergency assistance program, and our daily Soup Kitchen. We have specific needs on Wednesdays. Call Jason at 622-3846 if you're interested.
UGANDA SPONSORS The students at Blessed Trinity in Nalweyo have completed their first quarter. Thank you to those of you who have paid your sponsorship for your student. Unfortunately we have 333 sponsors who have not made any payment yet. Are you one of these? We have to somehow find $66,000. You should be receiving a letter to remind you of your support. Please pay what you can. Your student is counting on you.
Accepting Applications Brother’s Keeper Outreach Ministry is accepting applications for our Thrift Store Operations Coordinator. This is a full-time position. Scheduled work hours are Monday – Friday from 8am-4pm with occasional work on Saturdays.
Applicants should be able to satisfactorily complete the following duties;
a. Supervise all thrift store and business operations,
b. Interface with all clients, customers, volunteers, and staff in a helpful, friendly, and professional manner,
c. Recruit and schedule volunteers, d. Assist with sales and donations of furniture,
appliances, and household items. (Should be able to stand for long periods of time and lift 50 pounds)
e. Assist Executive Director with special projects.
Qualified candidates must pass a background check. Applicants can submit resumes via email to Jason Halstead, Executive Director ([email protected]) and/or complete an application at Blessed Trinity Church, located at 5 SE 17
th Street in Ocala.
Accepting Applications Brother’s Keeper Outreach Ministry and Saving Mercy Corporation are accepting applications for our Bookkeeper. This is a part-time position - 25 hours/week. Scheduled work hours are flexible Monday – Friday.
Applicants should be able to assist the Executive Director of Brother’s Keeper and Saving Mercy Corporation with any and all aspects of bookkeeping and financial record keeping as needed.
Qualified candidates must pass a background check. Applicants can submit resumes via email to Jason Halstead, Executive Director ([email protected]) and/or complete an application at Blessed Trinity Church, located at 5 SE 17
th Street in Ocala.
FACILITIES CALENDARS
It’s that time of year again time to submit your
calendar request for meeting locations. ALL ministries
and organizations need to submit a calendar for
JULY - DECEMBER 2018 indicating the name of the
organization/ministry, the facility requested, starting and
ending times and name and phone number of the
contact person making the request. Please do not
assume that events automatically make it to the
calendar. If you have an event scheduled please make
sure a calendar has been submitted. Calendars will be
available in Church Office. Please return these
completed calendars to the Church Office, Attention:
Katherine Baker.
CHURCH OFFICE VOLUNTEERS
The Church office front desk is in need of volunteers.
Duties include answering the phone and assisting those
who come into the Church office with various requests.
Those interested please call Katherine Baker at
352.629.8092.
The Parish Staff of
Blessed Trinity Catholic Church
Ocala, Florida
Invites you to join us in honoring Father Michael O’Keeffe
On the 50th
anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood.
“PARISH CELEBRATION”
Saturday Evening, June 9th
, in the Church and Parish Hall - 6:00 p.m.
Concelebrated Mass followed by Catered Dinner ($25.00/pp)
RSVP Required by June 4th Contact Katherine Baker at the Church Office 352.629.8092
Fr. Mike respectfully requests no personal gifts. If you wish to make a donation in his name for the students of
Blessed Trinity School in Uganda, it will be received with gratitude and appreciation.