Welcome St. Catherine Catholic 820 Hickory Street Sebring, FL 33870

Parish Office/Mailing 882 Bay St., Sebring, FL 33870 Tel: (863)385-0049 Fax: (863)385-5169 Tel: (863)385-6762 (Spanish) Web: www.stcathe.com E-mail: [email protected] Monday—Friday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

CLERGY Pastor Very Reverend José González, V.F. [email protected]

Parochial Vicar Reverend Victor Caviedes (863)385-3993 Assisting Priest (Ret.) Reverend J. Peter Sheehan Deacons Reverend Mr. James R. McGarry Reverend Mr. Max M. Sévère

SCHEDULE Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday—4:00PM Vigil Sunday—8:00 AM, 10:00 AM 12 Noon (Spanish) "I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven.

Daily Mass Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in Monday—Friday 8:00 AM heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be Saturday 9:00 AM loosed in heaven." Then he strictly ordered his Sacrament of Reconciliation disciples to tell no one that he was the Christ. First Friday 7:15 AM to 7:45 AM Saturday 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Mt 16:19-20

Holy Family Youth Center 900 US Hwy. 27 N., Sebring, Florida

St Catherine School BISHOP’S MASS WITH CHILDREN Principal: Dr. Anna V. Adam All are invited! 747 S. Franklin St., Sebring, FL 33870 Tel: (863)385-7300 Fax: (863)385-7310 Friday, August 29 at 1:30 PM E-mail: [email protected] Monday—Friday 8:00 AM—3:00 PM August 24, 2014 St. Catherine Parish Page 2

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time HOLY FATHER’S APOSTOLIC VOYAGE TO "You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church."

The name Peter comes from a word that means "rock." When Jesus gives this new name to Simon, he is identifying this chosen apostle as a foundation upon which his church will stand. This verse, along with the constant practice of church tradition ever since that moment, explains the office of the papacy. The pope, even to this day, is a direct successor of Saint Peter. An unbroken histo- rical line traces right back to Christ himself, when he gave "the keys to the kingdom of Just as the reflection for this week’s Gospel and just as Jesus in- heaven" to Peter. structed Peter after the Resurrection to "Feed my lambs...feed my sheep," (Jn 21:15, 17), so too our Holy Father continues the mission In establishing Peter as the first pope, Jesus to care for us like a good shepherd. wrapped up his was putting a structure in place that has pro- five-day visit to on Monday with calls for forgiveness ved to be a brilliant one. Because it is built and renewed dialogue on the divided Korean Peninsula and for on a firm foundation, the more humanitarian aid for North Korea. has been able to persevere for millennia through schisms, wars, scandals, and the “Let us pray, then, for the emergence of new opportunities for dia- persistent presence of sin in its all too- logue, encounter and the resolution of differences, for continued human members. The church has maintai- generosity in providing humanitarian assistance to those in need, ned consistency and unity in her teaching and for an ever greater recognition that all Koreans are brothers thanks to the headship of the pope. It really and sisters, members of one family, one people,” the pope said dur- is remarkable that an institution so old can ing a Mass in Myeongdong , the center of South Korean Catholicism. The Mass was attended by President Park Geun-hye. still be so vital in this day and age. Thus far, the prophetic utterance of Christ remains Upon his return, the Pope brought with him a bouquet of flowers, true, "the gates of the netherworld shall not which a seven-year-old Korean girl had given him before his flight prevail against it." departed from the Air Base at 1 p.m. The Pope was driven

Jesus must have been thinking of us, of all from Ciampino airport to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, where future Christians, when he established the he is said to have placed these flowers at the foot of the Marian papacy. Just as Jesus instructed Peter after statue of Salus Populi Romani. There, he offered prayers of thanks- the Resurrection to "Feed my lambs...feed my giving to Our Lady for his trip to South Korea. The Pope had visit- sheep," (Jn 21:15, 17), so too our Holy Father ed the basilica prior to his trip and had entrusted his journey to Mary. continues the mission to care for us like a good shepherd. We may be thousands of mi- Most of the local papers unanimously attribute what we have come les from him, but his prayers and his lea- to know (for some time now) as “The Francis Effect” to what they dership serve our local Catholic community call “gong-gam” – literally translated as “the ability to enter into nonetheless. The pope's care for us will communion with another person”. There is no one-word version for always be a reminder of the loving concern of the same in English. “Sympathetic” or “nice” just don’t do it justice. Christ for his church. They say that he’s funny, a brilliant communicator and, most im- portant of all, that his actions speak louder than words. In case you didn’t know, it’s an eleven-hour flight from Rome to Seoul and there’s a seven-hour time difference. That can do awkward things to your metabolism and your sleeping habits. But Pope Francis has never shown signs of being affected by either. The press claims it’s because he doesn’t eat much anyway and is driven by an almost superhuman will-power. Perhaps. In private, Pope Francis has been known to get down on his knees every day and gives thanks for what he calls “Grace”. radiovaticana.va/news/2014/08/18, nytimes.com/2014/08/19

August 24, 2014 St. Catherine Parish Page 3 PARISH EVENTS

SEASONS OF HOPE LADIES BOOK CLUB This is a Catholic support program for the bereaved The next meeting will be on September 9th searching for hope and healing. The program is centered from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM in the Parish Hall on Jesus Christ and grounded in the healing wisdom, Room 15 (enter from the back of the buil- traditions and practices of the Catholic Church. ding). Open to all women of the parish and The last Seasons of Hope for Season Four will be on Au- their friends…invite someone to come with gust 31st which will be held at the Olive Garden restau- you. Our book is “The Snow Child” by rant from 2:00—4:00 PM. For more details or to register, Eowyn Ivey. Contact Judy Paddock (425) please contact the group coordinator, Jo Marie Grinkie- 214-3996 or [email protected] for further infor- wicz at (863) 414-1119 or [email protected]. mation.

COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY If you have not joined our wonderful organ- We are blessed and thankful that Peggy and Larry ization, please consider joining us. If you Pierce have offered to coordinate and manage the hospi- used to belong, visit us so we can update tality branch of our parish Bereavement Ministry. If you on all the fun and exciting things that you are receiving God’s call in this ministry, please con- are happening. We would love to see you tact the Bereavement Hospitality Coordinators: Peggy again. Our first meeting is September 7th Pierce (863) 273-9007; [email protected] or Larry at1:00 PM in the Parish Hall. Pierce (863) 273-1769; [email protected].

We invite you to continue your journey in the love of God with your sisters in CCW. Please send your membership TAI-CHI check of $12 to Kathy Drwila at 4304 Westminster Rd., Will resume when school starts in the Fall. If anyone is Sebring, FL 33875. Make your check out to “CCW” and interested in an evening class, please call Parish Office put “membership” in the memo. Also include your ad- or for more information call Ray (863) 385-7578. dress, phone and email. If you have any questions, please call Peggy Pierce at (863) 273-9007.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INTIATION OF ADULTS PARENTS AND ADULT

(RCIA) FAITH FORMATION

These sessions are for adults who want to become Cath- Parents of children in Religious Educa- olic, for Catholic adults who would like to prepare for tion and all adults are invited to join us the sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Eucharist, as we deepen our faith formation. Class and for adult Catholics who just want to learn more will meet every Wednesday from 6:15 to about their faith. 7:20 PM. This gives time for parents to pick up their

These sessions will begin on Tues- children, and time for individual questions and answers. day, September 30, 2014 from We will be using the Into the Fields program that gives 7:00—9:00 PM. and will be held eve- us time for scripture, doctrine, sharing, and ideas on ry Tuesday thereafter, until April how to learn about God. For more information or ques- 2015. For more information or to tions, contact Don & Doris Brooks (863) 385-7460 or the register for classes, call Bill or Sandy Manint at (863) 382-2222. Parish Office (863) 385-0049.

You are invited! All who love the Scriptures; Direc- tors of Religious Education, Parish Staff, Youth Leaders, Parish Bible Study Leaders. As St. Jerome said, “Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.”

Questions? Or Registration? Call (941) 484-9543 or email evange- [email protected]

August 24, 2014 St. Catherine Parish Page 4 ST. CATHERINE CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Aftercare AIDE—You must have 45 hours of certification training from the Department of Children and Families.

Part-time Physical Education teacher— You must be state certified and/or certifiable.

For more information or inquiries, please

contact Dr. Anna Adam, Principal at (863)385-7300 or e- mail [email protected]. Team-50 supports St. Catherine Catholic School by pledging to donate at least $50.00 Q: Why do parents choose each month. Please mark below how you Catholic schools for their choose to make your payments and complete children? the information below: A: Parents choose Catho- ___ _$50 monthly lic schools for any and all ___ _$100 bi-monthly of the following reasons: faith formation, high aca- ____ $150/quarterly demic standards, values-added education, and sa- ___ _$300/semi-annually fe school environment. ___ credit/ debit card payment

Q: What percentage of Catholic secondary school Name ______students graduate? How many go on to college? Phone Number ______

A: The national Catholic school graduation rate is Address ______99.4% of high school students. Of these graduates, 84.9% go on to college, compared to 39.5% of public City, State ______school graduates. YOUTH MINISTRY

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

2014-2015

1st Day of Classes LifeTeen and Edge provide resources and faith ex- Wednesday September 10th periences that help lead teens closer to Christ. This is accomplished through a vibrant Eucharistic spiritua- Registration will be Wednesday lity and by creating opportunities for teens to grow in August 27 from 6:00—7:30 PM their Faith. and Sunday August 31 after For more information contact Jennifer Castelli, Youth 10:00 AM Mass. Registration will be in the Parish Hall Ministry Coordinator at (863) 443-2477 or cas- office. For more information, call Grace Munoz, Coordi- [email protected] nator Religious Education (863) 385-0049.

2014-2015 Safe Environment Program Registration It is requirement that all employees and volunteers be fingerprinted and Registration will be trained in Safe Environment. Wednesday August 27 Next Safe Environment Training sessions from 6:00—7:30 PM and August 28th 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday August 31 after August 30th 9:30 AM to11:30 AM 10:00 AM Mass. Registration will be in the Our Lady of Grace in Avon Park (English and Spanish) Parish Hall office. For information contact Grace Munoz in Parish Office (863) 385- Fingerprinting: Contact Parish Office (863) 385-0049 to schedule 0049. a fingerprinting appointment.

August 24, 2014 St. Catherine Parish Page 5 SACRAMENTS ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please contact the Parish Office and we will visit the home, hospital or care facility. SATURDAY August 23rd

BAPTISM 9:00 AM For peace in the Holy Land — Fr. Jose Make an appointment 3 months prior to the Special Intention — Junon Nortelus Baptism. Parents and godparents must attend 4:00 PM CAROL HIGHT † Michael Hight a Baptismal Preparation Class. MEL ARENA † Chuck Morrone MARRIAGE MARIA—ANNA MULATTIERI † John & Marilyn Arrange the Sacrament of Marriage 6 months Cernaz before. For the date of the next Marriage Prep- SUNDAY August 24th aration class, call Carmen at (863) 385-0049. 8:00 AM For the Living & Deceased Parishioners — Fr. Jose RECONCILIATION 10:00 AM Ceceline Trench — Special Intention This sacrament is available in the church on first Fridays at 7:15 AM, Saturdays 3:00 to JOSEPH KENNEDY † Gertrude Kennedy 3:45 PM, or by appointment with a priest. A Special Intention MONDAY August 25th OTHER LITURGY 8:00 AM A Greater Respect for all Human Life — Knights of ADORATION AND BENEDICTION Columbus Adoration and Benediction is in the Church A Special Intention after the 8:00 AM Mass on First Friday. TUESDAY August 26th

FUNERALS 8:00 AM Special Intention — R.B. Funeral arrangements are initiated through Mackie Boone — Don McCormick the funeral homes who contact St. Catherine. WEDNESDAY August 27th Remember us in your Memorial designations. 8:00 AM For Souls in Purgatory—Fr. Jose

HOLY HOUR THURSDAY August 28th Holy Hour is Tuesdays in the Chapel from 8:30 8:00 AM LEO SULLIVAN † Helene Sullivan to 9:30 AM. Call Deacon Max or Gladys Sévère LUIS BABIK † Brother, Bob at (863) 382-9402. FRIDAY August 29th SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK 8:00 AM Special Intention — R.B. Mackie Boone — Rosaleen Marlow Monday: 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12, Mt 23:13-22 1:30 PM For our Catholic School—Fr. Jose Tuesday: 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17, Mt 23:23-26 SATURDAY August 30th Wednesday: 2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18, Mt 23:27-32 9:00 AM JOSEPH JOSE & M.P.SCARIA † Premon George & Thursday: 1 Cor 1:1-9, Mt 24:42-51 Family Friday: 1 Cor 1:17-25, Mk 6:17-29 4:00 PM ARTHUR ROY † Shelly & Riley Saturday: 1 Cor 1:26-31, Mt 25:14-30 PAULINE (BIRDIE)DORMAN†Larry & Peggy Sunday: Jer 20:7-9, Ps 63, Rom 12:1-2, Pierce Mt 16:21-27 ESTHER QUINTANAL † Magda Rodríguez SUNDAY August 31st MASS INTENTIONS 8:00 AM HUGO & DORA PEREIRA † Fr. Jose HERBERT BRANNEN†Michael & Brenda Brannen Mass Intention Forms are available at the Parish Office or online, at www.stcathe.com. MERL HETRICK † Jane Shelley Return Mass Intention forms at Parish Office 10:00 AM For the Living & Deceased Parishioners — Fr. Jose or drop it in the weekend collection. The usual donation is $10. Please specify "Now the Lord of Peace Himself give you peace always by all whether the person is living or deceased. Mass means," Intentions must be made a minimum of 10 II Thessalonians 3:16 days prior to the date of the intention. Lord, give the Holy Land peace by Your means.

August 24, 2014 St. Catherine Parish Page 6 PARISH OFFICE Summer Office Hours! Parish Office hours are Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The Parish Office telephone number is (863) 385-0049. On the weekends, we also have a Porta- ble Office in the Gift Shop, where you can place your Mass Intentions.

Bulletin Deadline: The deadline to submit an article to be considered for the next bulletin is Thursdays (10 days before the intended bulletin comes out) at 1:00 PM.

Articles have to be submitted in writing to the Parish Office or emailed to [email protected] and cc: [email protected]. BOOKKEEPER’S CORNER

SECOND COLLECTIONS

This Week: Charity Funds Next Week: School Support

COLLECTION TOTALS Regular collection: $2,860.50 Second collection– Youth Ministry: $1,719.20 PledgeConnect’s services assist with regular giving.

 PledgeConnect supports direct bank transfers from major credit cards and checking accounts.  Donations may be one-time, automatic at regular intervals set at your desire, or intermittent. Our 2014 CFA Assessment $73,000.00  Alterations can be made to the account, amount We have received pledges of $100,108.15 toward our and contact information at any time.

2014 assessment of $73,000.00. We are at 137.13% of our goal! Please make checks payable to the Catholic To join PledgeConnect, fill out an enrollment form at the Parish Office or website stcathe.com. Faith Appeal.

WELCOME TO ST. CATHERINE PARISH GIFT SHOP

We invite you to register with us. Also if you have chaged any of your contact information, please fill out this form. Summer Sale Register or update your information in a few easy steps! To register or update your information : Pope Francis Statue  Visit the Parish Office during open hours.  Mail the Parish Registration or Update Form to the Pa-  Books at 50% dis- rish Office.  Drop the Parish Registration or Update Form into the count weekend collection basket.  Many styles  Register online at www.stcathe.com on sale

Thank you for helping to keep our records updated!  Baptism gifts for the occasions

Name:______Summer Hours Address:______Saturday: 3:30—5:30 PM City and ZIP: ______Sunday: 8:30 AM—12:00 Noon Telephone: ______Monday — Thursday E-ma: ______By Appointment

PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY: (_____) New Registration (_____) Moving Out of the Parish Schedule appointments, Gift Certifi- (_____) Update Info (_____) Need Contribution Envelopes cates or Information, please call the Parish Office at (863) 385-0049.

August 24, 2014 St. Catherine Parish Page 7 ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY ST. CATHERINE NAME TAGS

Pastor: Very Reverend José González, V.F ………………………………………………..385-0049 Please fill out this form, cut it out and submit it with $8. Forms may be returned to the Parish Parochial Vicar: Reverend Victor Caviedes Office or dropped in the weekend collection. ….…………………………………...………..385-3993 Asst Priest: Reverend J. Peter Sheehan (Ret.) Deacon: Rev. Mr. James R. McGarry…...368-1170 Help us to become better acquainted by wearing a St. Catherine’s nametag! When your nametag Deacon: Rev. Mr. Max M. Sévère…………382-9402 arrives, it will be available in the Church Vesti- Arts and Environment: DeeDee Bedard….….273-0539 bule. For more information, please call Mike Altar Servers: Bekki Rose…….……...…….…..414-1523 Flood at (863) 471-6381.

LifeTeen/Edge: ……………………..……….…..385-0049 Name (please print): ______Liturgical Ministries: Diane Sochacki……….382-6638 Ministry to the Sick: Bob & Carol Ushka…...385-8301 Previous Location or City/State of Origin: Music Ministry: Rob Gillmore…………….…..414-1843 ______Nametags come with either a magnet or RCIA: Bill & Sandy Manint…………………...382-2222 a pin, please specify which you prefer: Religious Education K-5: Grace Munoz..…....385-0049 ______Pin ______Magnet Respect Life: Marge Rafferty………………….214-3312 Ushers: Mike Flood……………………….…….471-6381

MINISTRIES AND ORGANIZATIONS AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS dock at (425)214-3996 or [email protected]. Troop FL 1923 is a Christ-centered, non-profit scout- LEGION OF MARY ing organization building women of integrity while Meetings are Wednesdays at 9:00 AM in Parish Hall offering a wholesome character and leadership devel- Room 17. For information contact Mary Ann Buckley opment ministry for girls. Please e-mail pep- at (863) 385-1386. [email protected].

MINISTERS TO THE HOMEBOUND BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY Eucharistic Ministers take the Eucharist to those We provide consolation, spiritual support and offer as- who are unable to come to church. Contact Bob Ush- sistance with Funeral Masses and services to those who ka at (863) 385-8301 or Parish Office (863) 385-0049. experience the death of a loved one. For information con- tact JoMarie Grinkiewicz(863)414-1119 or email PRAYER BLANKET MINISTRY [email protected]. We invite you to pray while sewing blankets and bring them to the church to be blessed. Prayer COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN blankets are available to anyone in need. Call Dee- All women are invited the 1st Sunday of the month in Dee Bedard at (863) 273-0539 if you want to sew, the Parish Hall at 1:00 PM. Join us for open discussion pray or need a prayer blanket. as women of faith and how we can express that faith in our family, church and community life. For information, PRAYER CHAIN contact Peggy Pierce at (863) 273-9007. If you or someone you know is in need of prayer, please email DeeDee Bedard stcathypra- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS [email protected] or call (863) 273-5934. This is a men’s association dedicated to serve God. We meet the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM SEASONS OF HOPE at the Holy Family Youth Center. For information, A Christ-centered support group for the bereaved meet contact Larry Pierce at (863) 273-1769. every other Sunday. For information JoMarie Grinkiewicz (863) 414-1119 or [email protected]. LADIES BOOK CLUB Meets the second Tuesday of the month from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM in the Parish Hall, Room 15 (enter TAI-CHI from the back of the building). Contact is Judy Pad- Will resume when school starts in the Fall. For more information call Ray at (863) 385-7578 or Parish Office.