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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
March 11, 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
March 11, 2018 ~ fourth Sunday of lent
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
All that we have and all that we are comes from the Lord. “We are truly his handiwork,”
says St. Paul in the second reading, “created in Christ Jesus to lead a life of good deeds
which God prepared for us in advance.”
WORD OF LIFE
“When I voiced my objections to do
abortion-related services, I was
terminated. It’s against my conscience. I
became a nurse to protect lives, not to
take lives.” – Sandra Mendoza, L.P.N.
Take Action: www.humanlifeaction.org
Video: www.bit.ly/StandWithSandra
ADS OF THE WEEK
FORD & BETANCUR ORTHODONTICS
352.368.9099
AVENUE PHARMACY
Paul Franck, R.Ph.
Cell: 352.624.2779
Please see our Ads at the back for all
our business supporters.
MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT STEWARD OF THE WEEK
CHRIS PASTEUR
Thank you Chris for exterminating the
Church, Parish Hall and school buildings
for the last 5 years.
Your hard work and dedication
were much appreciated.
Thank you for being
a faithful Steward!
NEW PARISHIONERS :
Grayson, Kristen, Liam & Landon Fortuna
Jose, Melissa, Fabiola & Ana Melissa Perez Villalobos
Claudia and Ariadna Gonzalez
Edward, Jennifer & Bryce Helfrey
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.” Do we really need a more powerful reminder of the importance of Lent and Easter than that?
That verse (from John 3:16) has become very popular in modern culture, to the point that we see it often at athletic events. When the University of Florida played for the national college football championship in 2009, quarterback Tim Tebow did not wear the regular eye black under his eyes. Under his right eye it said “John” and under his left eye it said “3:16.” God sends us messages all the time, if we listen and are attentive.
Tebow did not have a remarkable professional career, but he was the quarterback of the Denver Broncos against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2012 playoffs. The Broncos won, and in that game Tebow passed for 316 yards; his completed passes averaged 31.6 yards; perhaps the key play in the game came on third down and 16; the TV ratings for the game were 31.6%.
That is not the important aspect, however. What is important is that the truth of that statement is so simple; nevertheless, it is difficult for us to completely grasp its significance. The truth is that God loves us, no matter what we are or what our attitude toward God is. The world that God gave His Son to save is our world. We are the children of God. Copyright © 2018www.THECATHOLICSTEWARD.com
BAPTISMS:
Penelope Matilda Lazaro
worship
march 11, 2018 ~ fourth Sunday of lent
READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK
Jer 31:31-34
Heb 5:7-9
Jn 12:20-33
WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, March 12 7:10am Rose Bilancio †
5:30pm Mary V. Kelly †
Tuesday, March 13 7:10am Stan Swiderski, Sr. †
5:30pm Maria & Adolph D’Ambrosio †
Wednesday, March 14 7:10am Mary Esseff †
5:30pm Peggy Weller †
Thursday, March 15 7:10am L/D Winkler & Kochetta Fams
5:30pm Mary Lydon (L)
Friday, March 16 7:10am Allan Goodwin †
5:30pm Terry Roy †
Saturday, March 17 8:00am L/D Sisters of IHMR
4:00pm Efrain Esquivel †
6:00pm Josephine Cuomo †
Sunday, March 18 7:15am L/D Andrew & Teresa
Semudo & Family
8:45am Christina Lipari †
11:00am Mary & Felice DeMartino †
1:00pm Spanish Community
5:00pm Augusitine Herrera †
Your prayers are requested for Jacob Kuhn who has recently
died.
BEREAVEMENT
Blessed Trinity’s Bereavement Ministry
assists families with funeral, liturgy and
reception planning. Also provides an
8 week follow-up Grief Recovery Support
Group for those suffering the loss of
a loved one. For more information contact
Barbara Saalfeld at 352.694.4013.
The funeral reception ministry is comprised of
cooks who provide various dishes to be brought
to the freezer, and volunteers who serve at the
receptions. For more information contact
Marilyn Hinds at 352.732.6596.
Lent 2018
Daily Mass: 7:10am and 5:30pm Private Prayer: In the Adoration Chapel 24 hours a day Stations and Benediction: Every Tuesday at 2:15pm (No stations March 13th) Every Wednesday at 6:30pm after Soup Meal Living Stations of the Cross: Wednesday, March 28th at 1:00pm and 6:30pm Fish Fry: Every Friday from 3:30 – 8:00pm Good Friday: 11:00am – 7:00pm Soup Meal: Every Wednesday at 5:30pm to 7:00pm Rice Bowl: Have your own fast once a week at home and place your savings in your Rice Bowl for the poor.
OUR CATHOLIC APPEAL PRAYER
O Lord, we praise You for the many gifts You
give us each day; from the moment we were
a presence in our mother’s womb to the grace-filled
rise of the sun, to the blessing of Sacrament,
to the night which ushers us rest.
Help us to grow in our living faith.
Guide us to serve as leaders to bring about holiness.
Bring us to share ourselves selflessly in all things in a
spirit of love of You. In the Eucharistic banquet,
You give Yourself completely and entirely to us.
We give You our return, O Lord, with gratitude
knowing there is no measure to the gift of the Cross
which brings us resurrection.
PARISH COMMUNAL
PENANCE SERVICE
MONDAY, March 26, 2018
AT 7:00PM
Reserve Monday of Holy Week, March 26th, at
7:00pm for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Prepare, examine your conscience, celebrate with
hundreds of fellow parishioners, confess
privately to any one of the many priests, receive
the great joy of the Lord telling you in the
Words of Absolution that your sins are no more.
They are gone. Turn to a clean page.
We would like to thank the 297 families who have made a response to this Annual Diocesan Appeal. A response needs to come from all Catholics. We, with the Bishop and under his good pastoral leadership are responsible before God for the preservation of and proclamation of the Catholic faith in its fullness. Be proud and happy to do your part. So far we have donations/pledges in the amount of $88,527.33. Our assessment is $148,134.00. Thanks for your prayers and help.
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, March 11th—Join us for Mass and a social night at Life Night!
Wednesday, March 14th—Join us for our Unleashed women’s discipleship group. We will meet at the Chick-fil-a on SR 200 at 6pm. Tonight we will be looking into the story of the Widow at Nain.
Sunday, March 18th—Join us for Mass, dinner, and life night. After dinner, we will be practicing for the Living Stations.
Living Stations—Life Teen will be performing the Living Stations on Wednesday, March 28th at 1:00pm and 6:30pm. Practices will be held from 6-8pm on March 18th and 25th. Please email Shelby if you are interested in participating!
Featured Adult Book of the week: Glory Happening finding divine in everyday places: “When you have an experience and tell the story of that experience to someone, something sacred happens inside of you. That experience doesn’t have to be an extravagant moment, but it can be beautiful, nonetheless. And as you store up all those stories and share them, you grow your world’s boundaries. You build community and remind yourself that every moment of your life counts for something holy, good, and glorious. The search for glory will bring freedom and a fresh perspective to whatever season you happen to find yourself in. Glory Happening is a book of stories and prayers that remind you to take a closer look at your everyday circumstances, to find the magical beauty in everyday experiences. It is an invitation to live deeply into every moment with the expectation that something good will find you at the end of the day. And once you experience glory, you have words to speak, a prayer to pray, and a story to tell. And so glory grows from person to person, and community is created around the reality that God is truly in our midst.”
Come in to see the NEW SPRING line that has just arrived!! We also have St. Patrick’s Day greeting cards, small Celtic crosses, along with Celtic rosaries. Come in to see a huge selec-tion of NEW items that have come in like our: Soft girl/boy baby plush bears & lambs, praying girl dolls, Big Brother Su-perhero dolls, just too many cute animals to list! We also have wedding picture frames, Anniversary gifts, plus other gifts just for that special occasion you may have!
The Blessed Trinity Gift Store Hours: Wednesday* 3:00pm—6:00pm *10% off all regular priced items. *Friday: 4:30pm—6:00pm 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, March 14th
EDGE Any questions please email:
[email protected] or follow us on FB at
Blessed Trinity EDGE or instagram
@BTOcalaEdge
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE ~ WEEKLY OFFERINGS
Weekly Offering March 4, 2018
Envelope Total: 957 $ 43,375.91 Year to date collection: $3,210,112.19
Electronic Offering Total: 290 $ 36,576.08 Year to date budget: $3,702,816.00
Total Children’s Offering: $ 37.01 Year to date deficit: ($ 492,703.81)
Non-Sunday 124 $ 22,392.32
Grand Total for Week: $ 102,381.32
Amount needed for Operating Expenses:$102,856.00
Difference ($ 474.68)
“Thank you for your donations.”
Reminder: Do your best to put your envelope number on the “memo” line of your check.
I NEED YOUR HELP—JESSICA! My name is Jessica Baker and I am a freshman at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in the nursing program. I had the pleasure of going on the Uganda Mission trip last year with Fr. Pat and the
group and had the most life-changing experience of my life. I have made a slideshow of a few of the pictures. I would love to be able to go back this year with the group and further my mission to help our sister parish in Nalweyo, Uganda. I will be here asking for financial assistance this weekend so that I may continue to help and show all of the people love at our sister parish in Uganda. Thank you in advance and God Bless.
ADORATION CHAPEL IMMEDIATE NEEDS FOR ADORERS
Sundays: 4:00am—5:00am Mondays: 7:00am—8:00am
Thursdays: 5:00pm—6:00pm
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, here at Blessed Trinity. For your special hour of praise before the Blessed Sacrament call or email: Carol Blackstock, Adoration Coordinator, [email protected] 352.622.7348 or 352.425.8638.
"People ask me: 'What will convert America and save the world?' My answer is prayer. What we need is for every parish to come before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament in Holy Hours of prayer." ~ Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta
MARONITE CATHOLIC MASS St. Mark, the Evangelist
7081 SE Hwy 42 Summerfield
St. Mark, the Evangelist cordially invites you to a Maronite Catholic Mass on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 6 PM. The celebrant will be Fr. Bassam Saade assisted by Deacon Jack Manier of St. Jude Maronite Catholic Church Orlando, FL. The Maronite Catholic Church is one of 22 Eastern Rite Churches in union with the Holy See and celebrates the Divine Liturgy (Mass) according to the ancient Tradition started by their founder, St. Maron, who died in 410 AD. The prayers and liturgy that are spoken during this Mass by the priest are in the language of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. (Aramaic) For additional information, contact St. Mark the Evangelist Church Office at 352-347-9317. All are welcomed to join us.
LOOKING FOR PICTURES OF FATHER MIKE In preparation of Father Mike’s jubilee, we are putting together a slideshow to be shown at his 50th Anniversary dinner. If you have any pictures of him that you would like to share, we would greatly appreciate it! Please send them to Melinda at [email protected]
SOUP KITCHEN CASSEROLES Our monthly Brother’s Keeper aluminum pan distribution will be done during weekend of March 17/18. Please pick up your pans after Mass and help us continue to feed our community’s needy.
LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA
St. Dominic Savio: The Schoolboy Saint
The Truth to Inspire Series offers children captivating dramatizations of the lives of saints and well-known Marian apparitions in order to teach them about the Catholic Faith. Through St. John
Bosco’s mentorship and God’s grace, St. Dominic Savio was able to live a life of holiness, even as a young boy. Hear how St. Dominic blessed those around him with his numerous acts of charity and commitment to God. PLEASE NOTE: The CD/Book Kiosk has been relocated to
the Stewardship Room. The cost of the CD’s and Books is
$4.00. To keep this ministry available please deposit
$4.00 per CD/Book. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Thank you.
Trinity Catholic 2018 Great Outdoors Raffle Do you LOVE fishing and the Great Outdoors? Would you like to experience fishing like you have never seen it before? Here is a great opportunity to win the experience of a lifetime and assist Trinity Catholic High School. Win a trip to Gangler’s North Seal River Lodge and the Canadian North! The Grand Prize is an incredible outdoor extravaganza - a 4 day trip for two in July/August 2018 or 2019 to Gangler’s North Seal River Lodge including airfare and hotel overnight. The winner can choose between 5 star fishing (www.ganglers.com) or Eco Adventure Travel (www.ganglersecoadventures.com ). A credit of $9000 may also be applied to any Gangler’s hunting package. Your support is important and appreciated. Tickets are 1 for $ 50, 5 for $ 200. The drawing will be held March 20. Tickets are available at Trinity Catholic (352-622-9025 or [email protected] ) or you can purchase them on select weekends at the TC booth. Gangler’s will be outside the Church selling tickets Feb. 24 and 25. Personal checks, cash, Visa, Discover and Mastercard are accepted.
The University Of Notre Dame Glee Club Performing at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church in Ocala
on March 15th at 6:30 pm. Tickets available after this weekend or at the door.
$10 adults $5 children 14 and under. For more information contact Steve Hoesterey at 266-6494.
Here Come The Irish
PEACE & SOCIAL JUSTICE There’s still time to do something different for Lent this year.
Give up store bought coffee, tea, cocoa, & olive oil and
instead drink Fair Trade coffee, tea, cocoa, & olive oil. We
sell these products here at Blessed Trinity, the 2nd weekend
every month, after Mass. You’ll be helping small family
farmers in Asia, Latin America, Africa, & Palestine make a
fair wage and provide a decent living. Through Fair Trade,
farmers support their families and their employees, stay on the
land, and care for the environment by growing their crops
organically. Do you own a single cup Keurig? We now sell Fair Trade
single pod coffee cups. We’ll be selling all these products
this weekend after Mass.
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS This week, our second collection will be for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. Your donation today helps restore the Church and build the future in over 25 countries still struggling to recover in the aftermath of communist rule. Funds from this collection help support reconstruction, education, formation, and poverty outreach. For more information, please visit www.usccb.org/ccee. Thank you for your generosity. This week, we are taking up The Catholic Relief Services Collection to respond to Jesus in disguise. This collection helps six Catholic agencies to provide relief and support to struggling communities and to work toward peace and reconciliation among our marginalized brothers and sisters here and around the world. Please prayerfully consider how you can support the collection. Learn more at www.usccb.org/catholic-relief.
Blessed Trinity Parish Welcoming Ministry
New to our parish family? Want some information on getting involved? Please stop by and let us introduce ourselves
and offer our assistance. We will be available after Masses
in the Chapel/Cry Room
4:00pm & 6:00pm—March 17th
7:15am, 8:45am, 11:00am— March 18th
If you would like to meet after any other Mass or on a different date please do not hesitate to
contact Janice Ferguson 352-817-6949 or email: [email protected]
Friday, April 13, 2018 An Unlucky Day For Cancer Brick City Adventure Park
6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Join us in supporting the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of
Ocala as we honor survivors, remember loved ones and friends we have lost, and for those who are currently battling cancer.
There are many ways to be involved. Registered Survivors will also be treated to a free dinner preceding the Relay at 5:00 p.m. in the auditorium.
If you would like to join us in the fight against cancer you can contact Jaime Andring at (352) 239-2311 or Jodi Sanders at (352) 240-5063, or find more information on the web at www.relayforlife.org/ocalafl
Does grief have you hanging by a thread?
Jesus understands grief. Death can cause great pain and confusion for the living, even those of strong faith. Whether
your loss was recent or remote, someone young or old, a sudden or expected loss…... The grief process can be chal-lenging. We can help. A new session of the Grief Support
and Recovery Program
Began Saturday March 10, 2018 The program is free, but registration is required.
Want to know more? Please call Casey Ball at 687-1081
Please leave a message for prompt response.
Uganda Mission Team
Members
Will be having a Lily Sale on Saturday, March 17th and Sunday, March 18th
After all the masses
The cost will be $10.00 for a
6”pot with 3 to 4 blooms
Please Support our ministry as the
members prepare to help the communities
in Nalweyo, Uganda Thank you!
Please call the week before if you plan on purchasing 5 or more
352-261-1388
CAN YOU SPEND 1 HOUR WITH JESUS?
Every Sunday at 3:00pm in the Adoration
Chapel we pray Divine Mercy Chaplet and the
Rosary. Please join us!!
LENT
SOUP & BREAD DINNER Brother’s Keeper Soup Kitchen will be serving its fabulous Soup & Bread dinner every Wednesday during Lent. Join us in the Parish Hall from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. Use this meal as a Lenten fast - the
food is good for the body and the fast is good for the soul.
LONG SLEEVE RELIEF DRIVE ENDS MARCH 17-18 Next weekend ends the collecting of shirts for Migrants who help bring food to our tables. And the crowds asked Him, "What then shall we do?" He answered them, "Whoever has two tunics is to share with him who has none and whoever has food is to do likewise.” Luke 3:10-11 Many thanks for your participation.
CANDY FOR EASTER EGG HUNT Please donate individually wrapped candy (in its original wrapper) that can fit in a plastic Easter egg BEFORE Palm Sunday. We fill about 2000 eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt. We also like to give out candy to those who return the plastic eggs after the event and last year we were very short on candy. There will be a box to collect the Easter Candy in the Stewardship room. Contact Jane Hoesterey if any questions.
RCIA News During the 8:45 Mass TODAY, and March 18th our RCIA Catechumens and Candidates will be participating in The Scrutinies. The Scrutinies are rites of conversion and repentance. They include prayers of intercession and exorcism and are intended to deliver the elect from sin, protect them from temptation and invite them to be-come closer to Christ, who is the living water, the light of the world and the Resurrection and the Life. The three Scrutinies are celebrated on the Third, Fourth and Fifth Sundays of Lent.
EASTER DECORATIONS
Easter is truly a beautiful season in our Christian faith. It is
the defining moment for Christianity as a whole. It is our
mission to bring the beauty of scripture alive in the
environment of Blessed Trinity. There is a decorated box
in the vestibule for you to prayerfully consider donating
funds for Easter flowers and decorations.
Please donate a can good or non-perishable
food item for each day of Lent.
Lent – a 40 Day Journey We are encouraged not to respond to unsigned letters – but…just in case you (unsigned parishioner) are not the only one out there who thinks “lent” is not being dealt with adequately by us priests, then here are a few facts to meditate on. 1. On February 11th you heard a homily at all Masses on our responsibility to
recognize, reach out to and welcome the stranger. You said on February 11th we heard about “Catholic Schools.” That was an announcement, not the homily. Lent is a time to help you recognize the stranger.
2. You said, so far “You have yet to hear a homily on Lent.” Where were you on Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent when thousands of your fellow parishioners were at Mass and formally began their 40 days of prayer, fasting and almsgiving – inspired by the scripture, the homily and the prayers of the congregation? You see “Lent” is not so much about homilies – it is about a 40 day journey of action – prayer, fasting and almsgiving. The homilies are about the scripture of that weekend, taking some practical application for our daily spiritual life.
3. You said on February 18th “we had the Bishop’s Appeal Video – but did you not hear the Bishop’s homily? He talked about the scripture for the day and how we are called to “Conversion of heart” which is the main purpose of Lent.
4. You are right in stating that Lent is a major part of the liturgical year when “we recall the core beliefs of our faith.” Well - guess what – conversion of heart is a real core belief of our faith; “recognizing – welcoming the stranger” is a core belief of our faith; living by God’s Law preparing for and “living out our marriage” is a core belief of our faith; and “Trusting God” is another core belief of our faith. (Deacon Steve’s homily February 24/25)
5. The unsigned letter said very little is said about Lent/either before or during Lent (so far) except for “to note the times of the various Lenten observances.” The bulletin also had two different Prayers for Lent and the “Regulations for Lent” several times. Again, Lent is a journey about prayer, fasting and almsgiving for 40 days. It is not primarily about the homily. The purpose of the homily is to apply God’s word assigned to the Mass each weekend – for the entire year.
So – the homilies will not be specifically about Lent but about the scriptures (God’s Word) for the weekend. And that in itself should help you live the Lenten journey more fully.
CATHOLICLAND FREE VISIT All parishioners are invited to retreat & reflect at Catholicland, 4623 NW Gainesville Rd, Ocala, during lent at no charge. Come with your family or friends. Call (470) 333-2046 to visit or for further details.
FISH FRY
EVERY FRIDAY DURING LENT
In the Blessed Trinity Parish Hall
Fried or Baked Fish $7
Fish Tacos $7
Baked Ziti $7
Fried Clams $8
Fried Shrimp $8
Combo $8
All dinners served w/Fries or Mac N Cheese,
Cole Slaw or Green Beans & a roll
Dine In with us or Carry Out
Proceeds fund The Covenant Mission Team
Trip to Costa Rica in June
Frequent Fryer Cards still available:
Buy 6 meals and your 7th one is free!
For more information, please call 286-5806
We will be accepting major credit cards this year.
Brother’s Keeper Volunteers Needed Brother’s Keeper serves thousands of men, women, and children in need in Ocala/Marion County. We are looking for dedicated volunteers to help us in the following areas;
Food Pantry Buyer: Much of our food is donated, but we do need to purchase some food items. We are looking for a volunteer to check our pantry inventory and make a weekly trip to the grocery store to keep us stocked.
Time commitment: 1-2 hours one day per week
Donation Processers: We receive many donations each week and need assistance unpacking, pricing, and displaying the items in the thrift store.
Time commitment: Flexible
Truck Help: We need assistance with our daily furniture pick-ups. Must be able to life 50+ lbs.
Time commitment: 8:30am – 12pm one to five days a week.
Thrift Store Customer Service: Our thrift store sells donated items such as furniture, appliances, clothing, household goods, and more. All money raised through the sale of these items directly supports our outreach to the poor. We are looking for volunteers to help provide customer service in our store.
Time commitment: The store is open M-F, 9a-4pm and Sat., 10a-2p. Most volunteers serve one or ½ day per week.
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. Interface with all clients, customers, volunteers, and staff in a helpful, friendly, and professional manner.
b. Drive our box truck to pick up food, furniture, and other donations. Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more.
c. Oversee vehicle maintenance. d. Oversee building maintenance and cleaning
according to daily/weekly checklists. e. Perform operational duties according to daily
schedule. f. Assist volunteers in store as needed. g. 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 17th Street in Ocala.
BIBLE STUDY - ORIGIN of the BIBLE Dr. Brant Pitre
Fellow parishioners. Here’s a Bible study for men and women that you may be interested in attending. The group meets on Wednesdays in the Christopher Hall (KofC) at 3:15pm and finishes about 5:00pm in time for daily Mass at 5:30pm. Dr. Pitre is a very knowledgeable and dynamic Catholic teacher. No books to buy. You can download and print an outline of the course at brantpitre.com. Here’s a short summary of the course outline:
Have you ever wondered: How did we get the Bible? Where does the Bible come from? And why are there different Bibles? In this primer for anyone interested in Bible study, Dr. Pitre takes you through a three-part study of the origins of the Old and New Testaments. Particular focus is given to the history of how the canon, the official list of books in the Bible, came to be, and the central role the Catholic Church played in the formation of the canon. Dr. Pitre also explores the reliability and authorship of the Gospels, and whether or not we can have confidence that the canon of Scripture is reliable. This fascinating series will answer questions such as:
• Where did the Bible come from?
• Why are there so many different versions of the Bible?
• Why are those books in the Bible?
• What was the Jewish Bible like at the time of Jesus?
• Why are there seven less books in Protestant Bibles than in Catholic Bibles?
• How do we know that the Gospels are reliable?
• What are the Dead Sea Scrolls and the “Lost Gospels”?
• How did Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformers change the Bible?
• What about “Sola Scriptura” and belief in the “Bible Alone”?
Whether you’re a beginner or a lifelong student of the Bible, you’re sure to gain new and exciting insights from this informative series. So, if you’re interested in learning about the hottest selling book in the history of mankind, then this Bible study on the Bible is for you!
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY - JESUS and the END TIMES DR. BRANT PITRE
Have you ever wondered what the Bible teaches about what will happen at the End of Time? Many Catholics have heard about “the Rapture,” the coming of the “Anti-christ,” and the Second Coming, but are unsure exactly what to believe about these topics. In this detailed Bible study on the end times, Dr. Pitre brings clarity and precision to the confusion that frequently surrounds the doctrine of the end times, by answering crucial questions such as:
• What is the meaning of Jesus’ prophecies of tribulation and the coming of the Son of Man? Are we in the “end times” now?
• Why did Jesus prophesy the destruction of the Temple, and how does it relate to the End of the World?
• What will the Final Judgment be like, and how will we be judged?
No books to buy. You can print a free outline by going to brantpitre.com and look for excerpts and outlines for the course.
The study will start March 12th and every Monday after at 6:30pm in Christopher Hall (K of C). Our sessions are usually over at 8:00pm. Hope to see more of you guys there. Maybe make it a Lenten resolution - more Bible study. God bless.
“RED/WHITE” APPRECIATION
March 3rd at the Hilton the 26th Annual Red/White dinner auction was held to a sell out crowd. The planning and work put
into this event was just inspiring. It is a good example of all the various groups and ministries in the parish who commit to a
worthy cause and follow through. It is true Stewardship in action. So many put their talents and time to work regardless of
recognition or not.
This 26th Annual Red/White was extremely successful—in terms of money maybe the best ever, but even more so in terms of
good will, community spirit created for our Catholic grade school. You will get the details from the committee. The number of
industrious volunteers are just far too many for me to name. I enjoyed the whole event after a long busy Saturday with
weddings, etc. I even threw in a few nuisance bids and, thank God, I did not come out a winner in any of them.
The money coming from this Red/White dinner auction will go toward expanding school security.
We thank our committee members: Kristy Zielinski, Carol Toone, Beth Eiland, Alicia O’Farrell, Kelly Varney, Kelianne Johnson,
Tony D’Ambrosio, Liza D’Ambrosio, Ale Cretul, Kerry Turner, Jill Schuck, Shana Stevens and Liz MacMillan. Also thank you to
the following people who helped set up on Friday and also helped the night of the event: Sandy Poucher, Julie Quaid, Tonya
Vorisek, Yessenia Murillo, Karen DePasquale, Rosemary Lorenzo, Bernadette Knight, Kris Nixon, Nancy Pasteur, Colleen
Halstead and Gwen Pasteur.
We thank all our sponsors—see insert. We thank all our dinner guests. We thank all our “winners” in the silent
auction and live auction and we thank God for sending us so many gifted supporters and workers.
Help us earn CASH for
our school with Box Tops
for Education!!
Clipping Box Tops is an
easy way for the BT
Parishioners to help our school earn money.
Box Tops are worth .10 a piece and can be
found on over 100 products including cereals,
produce, snacks, juices, paper products and
much more. Bring your Box Tops to Mass
and drop them off in the collection bin that is
located in the Stewardship Room. Thank you
for supporting our school!!
Oh Cross of Christ
Oh Tree of Life, from Seedling to Throne, to Feel what you Felt, to Know, what you have Known! You Held him in your Arms, to the Envy of his Mother, as there he Hung, Alone to Suffer. He was Crushed for us, made to Drink the Cup, his Dignity Taken, you bore him up. Despised, Forgotten, Forsaken was he, you Raised him High, for all Time to see. What Purpose, what Destiny, to Be that Altar Wood, to have Offered the Sacrificial Lamb, on that Hill where you Stood. What was it like, his Wounds pressed upon your grain, to be Soaked in his Saving Blood, to Share his Salvific Pain? As you carried his Body, so Heavy with Sin, did you feel the Burden, of my Guilt within? Oh Cross of Christ, friend to Sorrow, familiar with Strife, his Companion into Death, Companion me now, into Life. Composed by a parishioner
23RD ANNUAL
LEGIONARY ACIES
LEGION OF MARY
OCALA CURIA
AT BLESSED TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH
MARCH 25, 2018 2:30PM
All active and auxiliary members of the Legion of Mary and those who wish to renew
their Consecration to the Blessed Mother Mary are invited to attend.
THANK YOU LETTERS
All our P7 graduating students at Blessed Trinity Grade School, Nalweyo wrote “Thank you” letters. Here is a sample.
OFFERTORY GIFTS
The ushers take up the collection each week
from the pews. Then the offerings collected
from the community, plus the bread and wine
used for the consecration, are brought to the
altar, each and every Mass by a family or
single people who represent the whole
community. It is a privilege to be that family
or people. Only as a last resort, if they cannot
find someone to avail of this privilege, should
the ushers bring up the gifts.