September 8Th, 2019 Parish Staff

September 8th, 2019 Parish Staff

Rev. Vincent Clemente 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Pastor

Rev. Victor A. Caviedes Parochial Vicar

Lorie Raimondi Business Manager

Christy Swift Administrative Assistant

Connie Rollins DRE

(open) Music Director ______

Office Hours Mon.-Fri.: 9:00AM—3:00PM Wed.: 9:00AM—12:00 Noon

Mass Schedule Monday - Friday 9:00 AM 1st Saturday of Month - 9:00 (with Anointing of the Sick)

Saturday (Vigil) 4:00 PM Sunday October—May 8 AM & 10:00 AM June—September 9:00AM Holy Days Vigil 7:00 PM, 9:00 AM ______3380 Placid View Drive, Lake Placid, FL 33852 Confessions 1/2 hour before weekend Masses OFFICE: 863-465-3215 / FAX: 863-465-0649

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Readings for the Weekly Mass Intentions Adoration of the Week of September 8th Blessed Sacrament Monday, September 9th, 9:00 AM Thursday Sunday: Wis 9:13-18b/Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14-17 [1]/Phlm 9-10, 12-17/Lk 14:25-33 After 9:00 AM Mass - 3:00 PM †Judith Pieretti, by Norm & Lorraine Pekar Monday: Col 1:24-2:3/Ps 62:6-7, 9 [8]/Lk 6:6- Sacraments 11 Tuesday, September 10th, 9:00 AM Baptisms Tuesday: Col 2:6-15/Ps 145:1b-2, 8-9, 10-11 Last Saturday of the Month [9]/Lk 6:12-19 †James Constantino, by Adele Moye or by appointment

Weddings Wednesday: Col 3:1-11/Ps 145:2-3, 10-11, 12- 13ab [9]/Lk 6:20-26 Contact Parish Office Wednesday, September 11th, 9:00 AM

Anointing the Sick & Thursday: Col 3:12-17/Ps 150:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6 [6]/Lk 6:27-38 United States of America– one Nation Homebound under God, by Mary Louise Pushcar Please contact the parish office Friday: 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14/Ps 16:1b-2a and 5, at least 2 days prior to admission 7-8, 11 [cf. 5]/Lk 6:39-42 to hospital, if possible. Healing for Mary Ann Muir, Saturday: Nm 21:4b-9/Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-35, 36- by Bob & Carol Muir 37, 38 [cf. 7b]/Phil 2:6-11/Jn 3:13-17 Altar Flowers

To contribute to the Next Sunday: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14/Ps 51:3-4, 12 Thursday, September 12th, 9:00 AM flower fund or to spon- -13, 17, 19 [Lk 15:18]/1 Tm 1:12-17/Lk 15:1-32 sor flowers for Sunday or 15:1-10 †Helen Carey, by Jeanne Johnson services in memory of a loved one or for any special intention, please call Annie Rodriguez at 863-465-7675. For online giving, go to our Friday, September 13th, 9:00 AM Checks should be made payable to: website CCW, Lake Placid and can be mailed ww.stjameschurchlp.org †Judith Pieretti, by Leander & Karen Collette to PO Box 1955, Lake Placid FL 33862. Click on this icon.

Holy Water Saturday, September 14th The holy water dispenser is located in Please Pray for: the vestibule of the church. Patsy Allen Jeff Harstine Vigil 4:00 PM Votive Candles Debbie Anderson Henry Hartzell Votive candles are located in the †Joe Sassin, by the Sassin family church and in the chapel. Elaine Attanasio Jacqueline Hartzell Ted Brown Judy Hester Sunday, September 15th Remembering your Parish in Virginia Burns Margo Hughes 9:00 AM your Will or Family Trust Susan Campbell Carol LaPerriere Gifts provided through wills and Joy Christmas Todd Lorant †Opal Stultz, by Michael & Glenda Brannen trusts enable donors to make significant contributions that may not Jill Clark Colton Malinowski have been possible during their lifetime. Judy Degen Wayne McCall Thank you for your consideration. John Degen Ed Measday Your gift to the CFA helps support Suzie Entel Dorothy Moore the education of our seminarians as well as the work of the many religious men Boots Essex Tom Morgan and women in the Diocese. Claire Essex Theresa Pfeiffer Marianna Estrada Ted Phalen We commend to God’s David Hall Steve Stratton Collections Loving Embrace: 9/1— TBA Ronnie Hangley Will Stratton Mary Shields

Dee Dee Harstine Anne Woznicki

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My Dear People,

Today Jesus is talking about discipleship and wants to commit to be a disciple to Christ must what it takes to be a disciple of Jesus. Jesus ex- deny his very self. This means he must be willing plains the cost of discipleship. He insists on three to deny his own comfort, riches, adulation, satis- conditions for true disciple- faction, feeling good. He ship: His followers must must separate himself subordinate everything to from what the people commitment to him, even consider to be successful the closest family ties. in this world. He must be They must also be willing willing to sacrifice him- to bear the suffering that self, and he will find fulfill- following him will entail. ment in his life in knowing The burden will differ from that he is following Christ. person to person, but the To be a disciple of Jesus requirement is the same— requires total commit- wholehearted commitment. ment. One cannot be a Finally, they will be called disciple half-hearted. He on to relinquish all their will not survive. Unless possessions. Total com- the individual makes this mitment to Jesus requires commitment, he will not the willingness to give up have what it takes to stay the comfort and security of a stable family life, as the course and to accom- well as the willingness to spend all one has on plish what needs to be accomplished. that venture. Whoever cannot make such a Yours in Christ, wholehearted commitment cannot be his disciple. In being a disciple, one cannot go half-hearted. One must not go for oneself, to aggrandize oneself. The contrary is true- the individual who Fr. Vincent Clemente

Due to the Labor Diocesan Second Day Holiday, our Collections Grief Support Group prayer for Schools will take September 8th— Thursday, September 12th place on the 2nd Catholic University Monday of the September 22nd— 2:00 PM in the month, Catholic Faith Appeal Social Hall. September 9th.

As always, we All welcome who are grieving, meet in the no matter how long it’s been. Emmaus Mass parking lot of the library at 11am. We pray Sunday, for approximate- September ly ½ hour. 15th, 9AM

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Health and Wellness Center Awareness The goal of a wellness center is to provide clients with classes and services to promote healthi- On Tuesday, September 10th at er living and education. 7:30PM, the Knights of Columbus are Advent Health Creation Health hosting a social event to share infor- has a wellness center in Lake Pacid, Florida dedicated to providing mation and answer questions regard- classes on a range of health topics. The classes change every three ing the charitable and humanitarian months. programs of this international organiza- tion. We are inviting all men of the par-

ish who would like to learn more and Wellness is more than being free from illness. It is a possibly get involved with this fraterni- dynamic process of change and growth. ty. Spiritual wellness allows you to develop a set of values that help you seek meaning and purpose. The meeting starts at 7:30PM in the St. James Social Hall and there will be light refreshments and a door prize. The following are some general tips on staying healthy: Come out and meet your fellow parish- • Learn proper portion size. To avoid eating too much of even the ioners! healthiest foods, keep track of how much you're eating. For more information or to reserve a • Eat Right. Eating a healthy diet can help boost the immune sys- seat contact John Gray at 715-456- tem, help maintain a healthy weight and improve overall health. 9326 or [email protected] Eat breakfast and keep healthy snacks around. Don't fight stress by eating. • Drink alcohol moderately • Limit sugary and caffeinated beverages. • Exercise. One of the easiest ways to get exercise is to walk. • Get enough sleep. Sleep deprivation can lead to reduced brain function, fatigue, headaches and weight loss or gain. • Wash your hands. Studies have shown that simple hand-washing can help prevent a large number of illnesses. Wash your hands before meals, any time you will be touching your eyes, nose or mouth, or if you’ve been around others who are sick. • Don't smoke. There are many life-threatening risks smoking pos- es. Even smoking occasionally can still put you at risk for ail- ments like lung cancer, heart disease and emphysema. • Get a flu shot. Getting a shot now will be much better and cheap- er in the long run than getting the flu later. • Drink lots of water. Staying hydrated can help your concentration and keep you from over-eating. • Relaxing and having down-time is essential to staying healthy. The easiest way to relax is to create a routine and take regular breaks.

Wellness Center, Lake Placid, FL 140 Health Way Lake Placid, FL 33852 863-699-1200

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today’s Gospel, Jesus Patriot Day In Heavenly Father, Creator of All, lays out the demands of You have created the following him, the great human person as good. cost of discipleship. The You have placed us in the Mission Statement of the Society of St. world as one human family, Vincent de Paul states: “Vincentians as sisters and brothers. witness God’s love by embracing all We pray today for all victims works of charity and justice…the Society of violence across the world, makes no distinction in those served for the healing of their mind and body, because, in them, Vincentians see the for their mourning family members, face of Christ.” for the repose of their souls. Jesus, You have told us to love our enemies, Have you considered answering the and to pray for those call to help serve the poor by joining the who persecute us. Society of St. Vincent de Paul? Give us the strength and courage to forgive. Our regular SVdP monthly meeting will Remove all lingering desire for revenge. be held this Monday, September 9th in Holy Spirit, reveal to us the social hall at 3:00 pm. the mercy of God. Give us the gift of Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Amen. To be sure your donation is properly received and recorded, please make checks payable and addressed to:

St. Vincent de Paul PO Box 2235 Lake Placid FL 33862-2235 You may contact us at 863-840-1168

Are you seeking to transform your mind and heart in the Love of our Lord?

With the gift of Jesus’ Precious Blood on the Cross and in the Eucharist, let us reflect on the freedom given to us through Baptism into Him— to be heirs Married Couples - As the busy fall of the promise and liberated from sin. begins, take time as a couple to focus on The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults your marriage for a weekend! The next (RCIA) is the way by which persons be- Worldwide Marriage Encounter Week- come “citizens of the Kingdom” through end in this area is scheduled from Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. Inquiry sessions begin September 9th at Friday, Sept. 20 through Sunday, 7PM in the social hall and are ongoing. Sept. 22 at the Hampton Inn in For more information, please call Carol Oldsmar. Space is limited, so please ap- Muir at 465-2333. ply early! Fr. Vincent Clemente will be “It is love, then, that you should strive for. Set presenting. For more information about taking private time your hearts on spiritual gifts, especially the gift of away, check out flwc-wwme.org or call 813-270-7832. proclaiming God’s message.” 1 Corinthians 14:1

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Horario de Misas Misión Católica Santiago Apostol Domingo: 10:00am Servidor de la Misión: Victor Caviedes, Pbro. Jueves y Viernes: 7:00PM Primer viernes del mes– Misa a las 685 CR 621 East, Lake Placid, FL 33852 7:00pm y la exposición del Santísimo 863-633-0922 Sacramento desde las 5:00pm hasta las 7:00pm [email protected] Confesiones: 9:30am domingo Bautismos: 4o sábado del mes a las Hermanos y hermanas, después del bienestar familiar, no podrá ser su discí- 12:00 m susto de Dorian, continuamos caminan- pulo ni trabajar con él en el proyecto de Platicas del bautismo: 3o sábado del do en la vida guiados por la palabra de un mundo más humano. mes a las 3:00pm Dios. En el Evangelio de San Lucas Quinceañeras: hablar con el 14:25:33, vemos que Jesús va camino Más aún. Si alguien solo piensa en sí sacerdote de Jerusalén, lo “acompañaba mucha mismo y en sus cosas, si vive solo para gente”. Sin embargo, Jesús no se hace disfrutar de su bienestar, si se preocupa AVISOS: ilusiones. No se deja engañar por entu- únicamente de sus intereses, que no se 1. PRIMER VIERNES: Este viernes 6 siasmos fáciles de las gentes. A Jesús engañe, no puede ser discípulo de Je- tendremos la exposición del santísimo le interesaba no tanto la cantidad sino sús. Le falta libertad interior, coherencia a las 5:00 de la tarde . A las 7:00 será más bien, la calidad de sus seguidores. y responsabilidad para tomarlo en serio. la reserva seguido de la Misa. Estas cordialmente invitados. De pronto “se vuel- Jesús sigue ha- 2. REUNION CATEQUISTAS Y PA- ve” y comienza a blando con crude- DRES DE FAMILIA: El Sábado 14 de hablar a aquella za: “Quien no lleve Setiembre habrá una reunión con los muchedumbre, su cruz detrás de padres de familia para anunciar la diná- acerca de las exi- mí, no puede ser mica de la catequesis para este año. gencias concretas mi discípulo”. Si 3. INICIO DE LA CATEQUESIS: La que encierra el uno vive evitando Catequesis se inicia oficialmente el acompañarlo de problemas y con- Domingo 15, a las 10:00 am. que será manera lúcida y flictos, si no sabe el DOMINGO CATEQUETICO. responsable. No asumir riesgos y 4. REUNION DE CATEQUISTAS: El quiere que la gente penalidades, si no miércoles 11 a las 6:30 de la tarde ten- lo siga de cualquier está dispuesto a dremos la reunión con los catequistas manera, como lo hacen los borregos soportar sufrimientos por el reino de para programar las clases 2019-2020. que siguen ciegamente al que los dirige. Dios y su justicia, no puede ser discípulo Ser discípulo de Jesús es una decisión de Jesús. que ha de marcar la vida entera de la persona. No se puede ser cristiano de cualquier manera. No hemos de confundir la vida Jesús les habla, en primer lugar de la cristiana con formas de vivir que desfi- familia. Aquellas gentes tienen su propia guran y vacían de contenido el segui- familia: padres y madres, mujer e hijos, miento humilde, pero responsable a hermanos y hermanas. Son sus seres Jesús. más queridos y entrañables. Pero, si no dejan a un lado los intereses familiares El Papa Francisco denuncia estilos de para colaborar con él en promover una cristianos que poco tienen que ver con familia humana, no basada en lazos de los discípulos de Jesús: “cristianos de sangre sino construida desde la justicia buenos modales, pero malas costum- y la solidaridad fraterna, no podrán ser bres”, “creyentes de museo”, “hipócritas sus discípulos. de la casuística”, “cristianos incapaces de vivir contra corriente”, cristianos Jesús no está pensando en deshacer “corruptos” que solo piensan en sí mis- los hogares eliminando el cariño y la mos, “cristianos educados” que no convivencia familiar. Pero, si alguien anuncian el evangelio... Ocurre esto pone por encima de todo el honor de su también en nuestra comunidad? Que el familia, el patrimonio, la herencia o el Señor los bendiga. — Padre Victor

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COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN LECTORS (CCW), LAKE PLACID Suzie Entel/863-465-2212 1st Thursday of the Month 10:00am KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Carol Smart/863-699-5552 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the Month PO Box 1955, Lake Placid FL 33862 7:30pm ALTAR SERVERS DIVINE MERCY PRAYER GROUP John Gray/715-456-9326 Fran Colley/863-633-9099 2nd Friday of the month PARISH EVENTS ARIMATHEAN GROUP 3:00 pm, Social Hall Parish office/863-465-3215 Spiritual care during serious Mary Webb/863-273-4495 PRAYER CHAIN illness/funerals EMMAUS (MEN) Paula Wagner/863-451-6543 Elsie Howe/863-699-2788 3rd Sunday of the Month RESPECT LIFE Funeral Receptions: 2:00 pm Glenda Brannen /863-274-6168 Jean Warren/863-465-3864 Bob Muir/863-441-4754 ROSARY MINISTRY BIBLE STUDY EMMAUS (WOMEN) Friday 10:00 am Wed 9:45am – 11:45am 2nd Sunday of the Month Betty Hardy/863-699-0266 Thurs 7pm-9pm 2:00pm SACRISTAN Debbie Anderson/863-840-0270 Elsie Howe/863-699-2788 Office/ 465-3215 BULLETIN EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF SPIRIT & LIGHT PRAYER GROUP Christy Swift/863-465-3215 HOLY COMMUNION Tuesday 7:00pm/Social Hall CATHOLIC INQUIRY (RCIA) Mary Jo Bills/561-718-5253 Maria Creamer/863-699-0800 Carol Muir/863-465-2333/ GRIEF SUPPORT ST VINCENT DE PAUL Parish office/863-465-3215 2nd Thursday of the Month 1st Monday of the Month 7:00pm CHILDREN'S FAITH FORMATION 2:00pm - 3:30pm Jean Warren /863-840-1168 Sunday 10:00 am Mass and Class Sue Szlosek/863-699-0847 Barbara Kondor/863-840-1168 Connie Rollins/863-465-4361 Elsie Howe/863-699-2788 USHERS/MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY CHOIR - Adult HEALTH MINISTRY Parish office/863-465-3215 Wednesday 4:00pm - 5:30pm Kelly Murphy/863-465-3215 YOUTH /CONFIRMATION CLASSES Oct-May HELPING HANDS Wednesday 6:30 pm/Social Hall Church office/863-465-3215 Elsie Howe/863-699-2788 Connie Rollins/863-465-4361 CHURCH ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY HOMEBOUND Annie Rodriguez/863-465-7675 Joan Welsh/863-465-0711 MINISTRY LEADERS: SCAMS CONTINUE TO BE TARGETED AT STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS. PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO ANY REQUESTS VIA EMAIL OR TEXT FOR MONEY OR GIFT CARDS THAT APPEAR TO COME FROM FR. VINCENT OR ANOTHER PRIEST. FATHER WILL NEVER ASK YOU TO BUY THESE ITEMS. PLEASE IGNORE THE REQUEST AND REPORT IT TO THE OFFICE ASAP.

PARISH HAPPENINGS SEPTEMBER 9th— SEPTEMBER 12th— Thursday. Monday. Social Hall Closed for Cleaning Adoration, 10AM-3PM, Chapel. 7AM-Noon. Grief Support, 2-3PM, Social Hall. St. Vincent de Paul, 3-4:30PM, Social Hall. Bible Study, 7PM Social Hall. RCIA begins, 7-9PM, Social Hall. SEPTEMBER 14th— Saturday. SEPTEMBER 10th—Tuesday. Line dancing, 10AM-12PM, Social Hall. Prayer Group, 7:00PM, Social Hall. Knights of Columbus, 7:30PM, Social Hall. SEPTEMBER 15th— Sunday. Emmaus Community Mass, 9AM, Church. SEPTEMBER 11th—Wednesday. Children’s Faith Form., 10AM, Social Hall. Bible Study, 10AM, Social Hall. Men’s Emmaus Meeting, 2PM, Social Hall. Conf. Class, 6:30-8:30PM, Social Hall.

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