AUGUST 9, 2020 19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEME

OFFICE HOURS Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 9:00AM until Noon MASS INTENTIONS RECONCILIATION Sat. Aug. 8th Saturday 2:30PM in the cry room until all are heard 3:30PM The People of San Antonio Parish or by appointment, call the office THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED Sun. Aug. 9th 9:00AM +Al Bruno Friday, August 14 for Eve of the Feast of the Assumption +Maureen Garafalo

11:00AM +Brian Prindiville

+Danny Ortiz REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS

Mon. Aug. 10th NO MASS THE ROSARY is said Tuesday through Friday morning and decades are shared by parishioners. Prayer petitions Tues. Aug. 11th are also included at the conclusion of the rosary. The 8:00AM +Michael Gentile rosary is encouraged the rest of the week on your own. +Jim Biskupiak

BLESSED SACRAMENT ADORATION is every Tuesday following the 8:00AM Mass, with the Divine Wed. Aug. 12th Mercy Chaplet recited; and every First Friday following 8:00AM +Vitorino Bernardo Thanksgiving from Mr & Mrs Lambert the 8:00AM Mass.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL COLLECTION is the first Thurs. Aug. 13th full weekend of every month after all Masses. 8:00AM +Lillian Schmidt THE ANOINTING MASS is the last Wednesday of the +Roland Nasrey month at 8:00AM for anyone who would like to be 11:00AM Funeral for Myra Ann Flood anoint ed. Fri. Aug. 14th THE 50/50 RAFFLE is the third weekend of each 8:00AM +Muriel Johnson month. Put $5 in an envelope with your name and phone number, and turn it in to the Knights manning the table in Sat. Aug. 15tth the Narthex. The winner is drawn on Monday. 3:30PM +Joseph Cupo UNDIE SUNDAY is the last Sunday of the month where +Judith A. Mussario we collect donations of underclothing for men, women and children for the Shower Ministry. Sun. Aug. 16th 9:00AM The People of San Antonio Parish

11:00AM +Gloria Maglione +Danny Ortiz

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2 Parish Statement as of July 31, 2020 Income Expense Surplus/Deficit

July 34,967.00 57,870.46 -22,903.46

Total 34,967.00 57,870.46 -22,903.46

Parish Statement includes Offertory & Other Income. Mortgage liability added to expenses. 2020 Catholic Faith Appeal as of 07/17/20 73,326.94 of $174,000.00 42% of goal met!

FAITH VS. FEAR ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE In this week’s Gospel, Matthew dwells Feast Day Aug. 14th upon faith and, even more so, the lack of Raymund Kolbe was born in Poland in 1894. it. The Apostles see Jesus walking on water. Now, they’ve seen Him do many, His family was very poor, but they were rich many miracles before. Why should they in spirit. In 1914 his father was captured and killed by have feared Him walking on the water? the Russians for fighting for Polish independence. Young It’s just another miracle and He’s really good at doing Raymund had great faith and strong devotion to the miracles. But they are indeed very frightened and they Blessed Mother. He went to school to be a Franciscan think he is a ghost. Fear overcame their emotions. Their priest and was ordained in 1918, taking the name faith in Jesus, their friend, was not as strong as it should Maximilian Maria. After studying in Rome, Maximilian have been. Jesus then tells them, “Don’t be afraid!” Do we returned to Poland in 1919. He used modern printing also allow fear to overtake our faith? Our conquering of presses to spread the Good News through monthly and fear and worry can only happen when we grow in our eventually, daily religious publications. He also spent six faith, which is the opposite of unbelief. Faith is a gift years as a missionary in Japan. During World War II, given to us by the Holy Spirit. Continue praying that the Father Kolbe used his monastery to hide as many as Holy Spirit builds in us the faith and belief that we need to 2,000 Jewish people and Poles, who were also overcome our fears and worries. The more we learn about persecuted. In 1941, Maximilian was arrested by the God and His goodness, the happier we will be. Nazis, who soon sent him to the Auschwitz concentration Father Leo camp. This was a terrible place where the Nazis killed many people. In July of that year several prisoners escaped, and as punishment the camp commander picked CATHOLIC FAITH APPEAL 10 men to be starved to death. Franciszek Gajowniczek, The Catholic Faith Appeal (CFA) a husband and father, was one of these sentenced to contributes to the pastoral, education- death. Father Maximilian Kolbe offered his life in the al, and charitable support of those in man's place. Each day he celebrated Mass for the other need throughout the Diocese of Ven- starving prisoners and prayed and sang with them. When ice. In addition, our parish also benefits he outlived many of the other men, he was killed by from the CFA if we exceed our goal of $174,000. Cur- lethal injection. On October 10, 1982, Pope John Paul II rently, our parish is at 42% of this goal. Please join the canonized Maximilian Kolbe as a “martyr of charity.” many in our parish family who have already made a gift Present at the ceremony was Franciszek Gajowniczek, to the 2020 Catholic Faith Appeal. Your gift will make a the Auschwitz prisoner whose place Maximilian had difference in the lives of those who are assisted by the taken in giving his own life. Gajowniczek lived for 54 programs and ministries funded through the CFA, as well as our own parish community. https://sanantoniorcc.weshareonline.org/ HAVE FUN - MAKE FRIENDS - SERVE or complete a pledge envelope located at the back The Columbiettes is a Catholic Women’s Organization of the church and submit it either to the parish of- that supports our Knights of Columbus, our parish, our fice or in the offertory basket. Thank you for your community and each other. Open to all Catholic women, prayerful consideration. for information call or text Cathy Schwartz, 941-286- 9988 or Teri Kotlarski at 941-626-6945. 3 THE ASSUMPTION OF MARY Saturday Aug. 15th On November 1, 1950, Pope Pius XII defined the Assumption of Mary to be a dogma of faith: “We pronounce, declare and define it to be a divinely revealed dogma that the immaculate Mother of God, the ever Virgin Mary, having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul to heavenly glory.” The pope proclaimed this dogma only after a broad consultation of bishops, theologians, and laity. There were few dissenting voices. What the pope solemnly declared was already a common belief in the Catholic Church. We find homilies on the Assumption going back to the sixth century. In the following centuries, the Eastern Churches held steadily to the doctrine, but some authors in the West were hesitant. However, by the 13th century, there was universal agreement. The feast was celebrated under various names We pray for peace. - Commemoration, Dormition, Passing, Assumption - from at least the 5th or 6th century. Today it is celebrated We pray for healing. as a solemnity. Scripture does not give an account of We pray for our church family. Mary’s Assumption into heaven. Nevertheless, Revelation 12 speaks of a woman who is caught up in the battle We pray for people in poor health. between good and evil. Many see this woman as God’s We pray for healthcare providers. people. Since Mary best embodies the people of both Old We pray for you. and New Testaments, her Assumption can be seen as an exemplification of the woman’s victory. Furthermore, in 1 We will no longer list individual names of people Corinthians 15:20, Paul speaks of Christ’s resurrection as the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. Since Mary due to HIPPA regulations and to be absolutely sure is closely associated with all the mysteries of Jesus’ life, it we keep information of any person’s medical is not surprising that the Holy Spirit has led the Church to condition private. believe in Mary’s share in his glorification. So close was she to Jesus on earth, she must be with him body and soul in heaven. Source: Franciscan Media

HOW TO BEQUEATH TO SAN ANTONIO A bequest is a concrete way to express grati- tude to God for a lifetime of blessings. Sim- ple bequests can easily be included in a do- https://sanantoniorcc.weshareonline.org/ nor’s will or trust. The following legal word- San Antonio provides Online Giving as a simple, secure ing is sufficient for leaving a gift through a and convenient method for you to make contributions. bequest: “I bequeath the sum of $ ____ or ____% of the Through Online Giving you authorize San Antonio church residual of my estate to San Antonio Parish, 24445 Ram- to extract your contribution from your bank account or part Boulevard, Port Charlotte, Florida 33980.” Thank you credit card. There is no fee for choosing this method and for considering your San Antonio Parish as you make your San Antonio Parish receives contributions even when you wishes known through your will or trust. Please call the are on vacation or away. Regular weekly and monthly church office with any questions. reports are sent to the parish for accurate donor records and all banks and all credit cards are accepted. Go to THE POPE’S INTENTION FOR www.SanAntoniorcc.org and scroll down until you find AUGUST “Give on Line” and click there to complete the required We pray for all those who work and live from the sea, fields. If you are not internet savvy, please call the church among them sailors, fishermen and their families. office and ask for Brooke. 4 THANK YOU REBECCA LOZADA!A!

Above, pictured left to right: St. Vincent de Paul volunteers Bette Dezenski, Rebecca Lozada, Christine Dutkiewicz, Ann Dandonoli, and Donna Ugarte.

Pictured left: Parishioner and Charlotte High School 11th Grader Rising and National Honor Society member, Rebecca Lozada. Rebecca is featured for her service project that benefitted our St. Vincent de Paul food pantry. She collected and donated toiletries and sundries on our behalf at a time when these items and our services are so greatly needed. Thank you Rebecca!!!

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FLOWER ORDERS FOR THE ALTAR The Altar can be decorated with flower colors of your choosing for your special intentions. Please call or stop by the office to place your order. An altar bouquet is $60, a bouquet for the ambo is $40 and a bouquet for Our Lady is $25.

5 RECEIVING COMMUNION IN THE HAND JOIN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS At this time the Body of Christ can only www.KofC.org/JoinUs be received in the hand. Please allow the minister to place the host in your crossed hands as shown here. Please do not touch the minister’s hand!

WELCOME GIOVANNI JAMES ONODY

FUNERAL GUIDELINES Our guidelines for the celebration of funerals are in accordance with the teaching of the Church and diocesan regulations. Our desire is to provide a dignified and prayerful Mass which complies with Church guidelines, is

respectful of the deceased and consoles the bereaved. Please call or email our Funeral Coordinator, Phyllis Hauser, for an appointment to make arrangements and schedule the funeral service. A Catholic Funeral Mass is required for burial in our Memorial Garden. Every Funeral Mass requires the presence of the mortal remains or ashes of the deceased and, according to Cannon Law, ashes may not be divided. Please call or email [email protected] with your questions or to schedule an appointment.

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6 For those of us who love to sing in church, print this page out, bring it to Mass, and remember to take it home with you. We are not permitted to have printed bulletins available yet.

Amazing Grace – Entrance Hymn How Great Thou Art - Sending Forth

Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder, That saved a wretch like me! Consider all the worlds thy hands have made. I once was lost, but now am found, I see the star, I hear the rolling thunder, Was blind but now I see. Thy pow’r throughout the universe displayed; Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee; And grace my fears relieved; How great Thou art, how great Thou art. How precious did that grace appear, Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee; The hour I first believed. How great Thou art, how great Thou art.

Precious Lord, Take My Hand – Gifts

Precious Lord, take my hand, Lead me on, let me stand; I am tired, I am weak, I am worn; Through the storm, through the night, Lead me on to the light; Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.

I Am the Bread of Life – Communion

I am the Bread of life, You who come to me shall not hunger; And who believe in me shall not thirst, No one can come to me unless the Father beckons. And I will raise you up, And I will raise you up, And I will raise you up on the last day.

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Linens Finance Committee Margot Carney Adam Bratko 610-812-0231 268-4573

Altar Servers/Eucharistic Ministers Liturgy Committee and Sacristans Fr. Leo Riley Manny Couto 624-3799 624-3490 Parish Council Church Flowers Carol Inman Tom Mallozzi Clergy 624-2104 401-497-6021 Fr. Leo Riley, Pastor [email protected] Respect Life Committee Emmaus Men Open Chris Wagner Bookkeeper 624-3799 628-9554 Brooke LaFont [email protected] Hospitality and Welcome Emmaus Women Safe Environment/Finger Printing Ellen Sapaugh 624-5327 Barbara Achille Director of Music

204-7370 Ken Crisp [email protected] Funeral Luncheon Parish Organizations Ellen Sapaugh Facility Manager 624-5327 Michael Klingsten Knights of Columbus [email protected] Mike Coats - Grand Knight Assistant - Al Cote Lectors 941-204-2922 Carol Inman Assistant - Roger Angrisani

391-3424 Coordinator of Columbiettes

Religious Education Cathy Schwartz - President Offertory Stewards Maureen Brady 286-9988 Lori Mense Assistant - Phyllis Hauser 979-8072 [email protected] Women’s Guild

Prayer Blanket Ministry Office Manager Ginny Snow - President Mary Anne McKenna Teri Kotlarski 235-1212

380-7477 [email protected] 624-3799 St. Vincent de Paul Society Ushers Linda Caldwell Wellness Ministry 235-1254 Roger Vollmer Pastoral Visitation 235-0764 Prayer Tree Funeral Assistant Phyllis McKendall, R.N. [email protected]

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