St. Anthony the Abbot Catholic Church

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     June 13, 2021 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 



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Mass Intentions

Saturday, June 12 4:00 p.m. Nora Anne Casson † LITANY OF THE

Sunday, June 13 8:00 a.m. Living and Deceased Members of SACRED HEART OF St. Anthony the Abbot Parish 10:00 a.m. Ellsworth W. & Bruce Thomas † JESUS 11:30 a.m. Dinis Chaves †

Monday, June 14 8:00 a.m. Ernest & Ory Neilsen † Lord, have mercy Heart of Jesus, in whom the Father is well Tuesday, June 15 Lord, have mercy pleased 8:00 a.m. Kirven & Betsy Speed Christ, have mercy have mercy on us

Wednesday, June 16 Christ, have mercy Heart of Jesus, from whose fullness we have all received 8:00 a.m. Gloria Krieger † Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy have mercy on us Thursday, June 17 Heart of Jesus, desire of the eternal hills 8:00 a.m. Ronald Eric Stinedurf God our Father of heaven have mercy on us have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, patient and full of mercy Friday, June 18 God the Son, Redeemer of the world have mercy on us 8:00 a.m. Jayden Messier † have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, generous to all who turn to
Saturday, June 19 God, the Holy Spirit you have mercy on us 8:00 a.m. Robert Valladares & Family †
have mercy on us Holy Trinity, one God Heart of Jesus, fountain of life and holiness 4:00 p.m. For all Fathers have mercy on us have mercy on us

Sunday, June 20 Heart of Jesus, Son of the eternal Father Heart of Jesus, atonement for our sins 8:00 a.m. Living and Deceased Members of have mercy on us have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, overwhelmed with insults St. Anthony the Abbot Parish Heart of Jesus, formed by the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mother have mercy on us 10:00 a.m. For all Fathers have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, broken for our sins 11:30 a.m. Gary Williamson † Heart of Jesus, one with the eternal Word have mercy on us have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, obedient even to death Readings for the week of Heart of Jesus, infinite majesty have mercy on us have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, pierced by a lance June 13, 2021 Heart of Jesus, holy temple of God have mercy on us

Sunday, June 13, have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, source of all consolation Heart of Jesus, tabernacle of the Most High have mercy on us Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, our life and resurrection Ez 17:22-24; 2 Cor 5:6-10; Ps 92:2-3, 13-14, 15- Heart of Jesus, house of God and gate of have mercy on us 16; Mk 4:26-34 heaven Heart of Jesus, our peace and reconciliation have mercy on us have mercy on us Monday, June 14, Weekday Heart of Jesus, aflame with love for us Heart of Jesus, victim of our sins 2 Cor 6:1-10; Ps 98:1, 2b, 3ab, 3cd-4; have mercy on us have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, source of justice and love Heart of Jesus, salvation of all who trust in Mt 5:38-42 have mercy on us you

Tuesday, June 15, Weekday Heart of Jesus, full of goodness and love have mercy on us have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, hope of all who die in you 2 Cor 8:1-9; Ps 146:2, 5-6ab, 6c- 7, 8-9a; Heart of Jesus, wellspring of all virtue have mercy on us Mt 5:43-48 have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, delight of all the saints Heart of Jesus, worthy of all praise, have mercy on us Wednesday, June 16, Weekday have mercy on us Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the 2 Cor 9:6-11; Ps 112:1bc-2, 3-4, 9; Heart of Jesus, king and center of all hearts world Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 have mercy on us have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, treasure house of wisdom and Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the Thursday, June 17, Weekday knowledge world 2 Cor 11:1-11; Ps 111:1b-2, 3-4, 7-8; Mt 6:7-15 have mercy on us have mercy on us Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the Heart of Jesus, in whom there dwells the full- Friday, June 18, Weekday ness of God world 2 Cor 11:18, 21-30; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; have mercy on us have mercy on us Jesus, gentle and humble of heart. Mt 6:19-23 Touch our hearts and make them like

Saturday, June 19, Weekday [Saint your own. Romuald, Abbot; BVM] Let us pray. 2 Cor 12:1-10; Ps 34:8-9, 10-11, 12-13; Father, we rejoice in the giDs of love we have received from the heart of Jesus your Son. Open Mt 6:24-34 our hearts to share his life and continue to bless us with his love. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen. Sunday, June 20, —from Manual of Indulgences Twel.h Sunday in Ordinary Time Copyright ©2020, Catholic News Service–United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. All rights reserved. Jb 38:1, 8-11; Ps 107:23-24, 25-26, 28-29, 30- Image: Painting by Jose de Paez 1770 31; 2 Cor 5:14-17; Mk 4:35-41 ST. ANTHONY THE ABBOT CATHOLIC CHURCH BROOKSVILLE, FL Weekly Message from Fr. Pecchie

My Dear Friends in Christ,

Christ's favorite topic, it rebel against God even amid the inex- could be argued, was "the pressible pain of her Son's Passion. She Kingdom of God." His first walked by faith; her hope in God's good- public sermon began with ness, power, and wisdom didn't waver. And she re- "The Kingdom of God is at ceived her reward: she was assumed into heaven and hand," and from then on he crowned Queen of the universe.

kept talking about it, as in Think of the candles that we light for people today's Gospel. If there is a in church. Why do we do that? Not because the candles Kingdom, there must also be are some kind of magical weapons to ward o: evil spir- a King, and if there is a King, its and bring good luck. Rather, they are an expression there must be subjects. of our faith that God is always paying attention to us. So That's how he sees the even when we leave the church building, the candle Church, as a Kingdom, not merely as some kind of club. continues to burn, just as God's love continues to watch

Today we can ask ourselves if that's how we over us and answer our prayers. Truly, if we follow the see Church. When we pray, "Thy Kingdom come," do we gentle guidance of our beloved Catholic Church, we will mean the same thing that Jesus meant when he taught never fall into the modern trap of trying to walk just by us that prayer? God's Kingdom is the realm where sight, because we will always be walking by faith.

hearts obey him out of faith and love. The kingdom of To Understand that we "walk by faith, not by this world is the realm where hearts obey themselves sight," is a help to every aspect of our Christian life, but out of self-centeredness, egoism, and fear. If we really maybe most especially to our life of prayer. We live busy want to help Christ redeem the kingdom of this world lives, full of challenges, problems, and di:iculties by transforming it, through his grace, into the Kingdom alongside the many joys and satisfactions. As a result, of Christ, we have to keep hearkening to the King and when we come to Mass or prayer, we o=en find our- carrying out his commands, even when they are un- selves distracted, tired, or even a bit confused. And comfortable for our selfish tendencies. what's more, in the back of our minds we are usually

Obeying someone else, though, is almost al- expecting strong emotional consolation, deep insights, ways a challenge for us sinners. Jesus knows this, and and oceanic interior peace - as spiritual people do in so he doesn't ask us for blind, mindless obedience. He the movies. But that is a false expectation, because we uses parables to explain and promise that by following don't walk by sight, by what we can feel and touch; we and obeying him, our lives will be fruitful. The virtues walk by faith.

that give true, lasting beauty to our lives that give our Our faith tells us that prayer isn't about feel- lives meaning and deep happiness (virtues like wisdom, ings, it's about friendship. And friendship is built on courage, self-control, and Christ-like love), are like the commitment, loyalty, and love. That's the foundation of seeds in the Lord's parables. They are planted in our Christian prayer. When we pray, when we come to hearts at baptism, and as we follow and obey Christ in Mass, we don't come in order to stir up feelings - we can our daily lives, they grow and flourish. Being good citi- do that at the movies or at a concert. zens of Christ's Kingdom is the sure path to an abun- dant spiritual harvest here on earth and forever in heav- Rather, we come to turn the attention of our en. hearts and minds to God. If good feelings come, then great. But if they don't, that's great too! It doesn't The Church surrounds us with examples of change the truth of friendship with God. When dark walking by faith and not by sight. Think of the Eucha- clouds block out the sun for a little while, the sun is still rist. When the priest elevates the consecrated Host there. Just so, when we turn to God in prayer and find it above the altar, we know Jesus is really present under hard to feel his presence, our faith reminds us that he is the appearances of simple bread, not because we see always with us, listening to us, and guiding us. And let's him there, but because we believe in his Word. promise to do our best to use these gi=s this week, to

exercise them, walking by the stable and dependable Think of the Blessed Virgin Mary. At the very truth of faith, not the false and collapsible promise of beginning of her adventure, she saw an angel. From sight. then on, she saw nothing special. She gave birth to Je- sus, and he was just like any other baby. She raised him Oremus pro Invicem in Nazareth, and he ate, slept, studied, and worked just like any other growing boy. She saw nothing special, but did she give up on God? Did she demand spiritual Fr. Pecchie fireworks? No. She stayed faithful to her mission, all the way to Calvary, where she stood at the foot of the cross and watched her Son die a horrible death. She didn't ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JUNE 13, 2021 Ministry Information

ST. ANTHONY THE ABBOT Pastor’s Class

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 6800 Join Fr. Pecchie to study and learn as he Donuts and Co*ee shares the truths of Please join us for co)ee and donuts God’s Word, and enjoy a*er Sunday Masses. Donations are the fellowship of other welcome. people like you.

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like to know more about the Catho- lic Church and how to become Cath- Father’s Day Mass Cards Wine and the Word olic, or for any adult Catholic who Father’s Day Mass cards are available wishes to receive the Sacrament of Come and fellowship with Fr. Pecchie at the church entrances. Your loved and other women while learning about Confirmation, please call: ones will be remembered at all Masses your faith and grow closer to Our Lord Michele at the Parish Oice Jesus Christ. Every 3rd Thursday of the Tuesday - Thursday during the month of June.
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obtaining stem cells from embryos, which Recognize Sin —Praise God’s Mercy results in the death of embryonic human life. Denying evil corrupts us spiritually and psychologically. Rationalizing our Why do you think that people need to have the burden of sin and guilt lied from their own evil is even more destructive. hearts? Why is it essential to understand the mission of Jesus Christ as the Savior? How can you commit yourself to a lifelong process of moral and spiritual conversion? Jesus laid the foundation for the Sacra- ment of Penance during his ministry and confirmed it aer his Resurrection. When The Sacrament of Penance is an experi- us. If we acknowledge our sins, he is Peter asked the number of times a person ence of the gi of God’s boundless mercy. faithful and just and will forgive our should forgive, Jesus told him that there Not only does it free us from our sins but it sins and cleanse us from every wrong- should be no limit to forgiving. Jesus for- also challenges us to have the same kind doing. (1 Jn 1:8-9) gave Peter his triple denial, showed mercy of compassion and forgiveness for those In our churches, we behold Jesus nailed to the woman taken in adultery, forgave who sin against us. We are liberated to be to the Cross, an image that reminds us of the thief on the cross, and continually forgivers. We obtain new insight into the his painful sacrifice to bring about the witnessed the mercy of God. Jesus en- words of the Prayer of St. Francis: “It is in forgiveness of all our sins and guilt. If trusted the ministry of reconciliation to pardoning that we are pardoned.” By the there were no sin, Jesus would not have the Church. The Sacrament of Penance is help of God’s grace, our call to holiness su+ered for our redemption. Each time God’s gi to us so that any sin committed will be clearer when we recover an aware- we see the crucifix, we can reflect on the aer Baptism can be forgiven. In confes- ness of the reality of sin and evil in the infinite mercy of God, who saves us sion we have the opportunity to repent world and in our own souls. Scripture will through the reconciling act of Jesus. De- and recover the grace of friendship with be enormously helpful in this since it re- spite society’s e+orts to downplay the God. It is a holy moment in which we veals sin and evil clearly and fearlessly. reality of sin, there is an instinctive recog- place ourselves in his presence and hon- Scriptural realism does not hesitate to nition of its existence. Children generally estly acknowledge our sins, especially pronounce judgment on the good and evil know, even when not told, when they mortal sins. With absolution, we are rec- that a+ects our lives. The New Testament have done something morally wrong. onciled to God and the Church. The Sacra- is filled with calls to conversion and re- Adults readily admit the evil of terrorism, ment helps us stay close to the truth that pentance, which need to be heard in our unjust war, lies, unfair treatment of peo- we cannot live without God. “In him we culture today. ple, and similar matters. Society as a live and move and have our being” (Acts

If we say, “We are without sin,” we de- whole must also learn to admit the evil of 17:28). While all the Sacraments bring us ceive ourselves, and the truth is not in abortion, physician-assisted suicide, and an experience of the mercy that comes from Christ’s dying and rising, it is the This article is an excerpt from the United State Catholic Catechism for Adults (Washington, DC: USCCB, 2006) 242-243. Sacrament of Reconciliation that is the Copyright © 2006, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. unique Sacrament of mercy.

Did You Know? Scam Prevention

How Old Does a Child Need to Be in Order to Stay Alone? It has come to the Diocese of St. Petersburg’s attention that

Don’t assume that when your child understands what you’re say- parishioners have been receiving text messages, emails or ing, he’s ready to walk out the door by himself. Besides the fact direct messages asking for money and gi" cards from peo- that many states have laws against leaving children of certain ages ple pretending to be Bishop Parkes. The bishop or priests alone (for example, younger than 12), experts say chil- might occasionally send an email notifying people about a dren shouldn’t be le" by themselves until they’re capable of fundraising campaign and request participation. People fighting o an abductor or handling a crisis situation. Experts also should always check with their parish to verify the legitima- say children do not have the mental maturity to cross busy streets cy of an email, text or social media message before re- by themselves until they’re about 10 or 12 years old. (Did you sponding. know that pedestrian injuries rank third in child fatalities, behind tra ic accidents and drowning?) Finally, parents who are certain Please be sure you are following the o icial social media their young children would never walk away with a stranger will be channels for Bishop Parkes and not an imposter account: shocked to learn that studies show they probably will. Stay alert and vigilant, even if you believe your child is aware of possi- Instagram: www.instagram.com/BishopParkes/ ble dangers from others. Facebook: www.facebook.com/BishopParkes/ For particular help you may call: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BishopParkes Michael Craig Safe Environment Program Manager Learn more about scam prevention at (727) 344-1611, ext. 5377. https://www.dosp.org/scamprevention.

Source: “Know the Rules . . . Aer-School Safety Tips for Children Who Are Home Alone,” www.missingkids.com. ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JUNE 13, 2021 Information

Weekly Calendar Pastor Sunday, June 13, Rev. Paul Pecchie Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 a.m. Pastor’s Class Assisting Priest 8:00 a.m. Mass Rev. Mikhail Kouts 7:00 p.m. Wine with The Word 10:00 a.m. Mass Deacon —For Women 11:30 a.m. Traditional Latin Mass Manny Carreiro

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8:00 a.m. Mass Monday, June 14, Weekday 8:30 a.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet Parish Sta* 8:00 a.m. Mass To contact a member of the church sta" 8:30 a.m. Novena a*er Mass Saturday, June 19, Weekday call (352) 796 2096 then the extension below.

7:00 p.m. Pastor’s Class [Saint Romuald, Abbot; BVM] Receptionist 8:00 a.m. Mass Tuesday, June 15, Weekday Ext. 103 10—11 a.m. Reconciliation Front O/ice 8:00 a.m. Mass 11:00 a.m. Spanish Legion of Barbara Stinedurf Ext. 104 8:30 a.m. Novena a*er Mass parisho"[email protected] Mary—Portable Parish Secretary Wednesday, June 16, Weekday 4:00 p.m. Mass Karen Zoretic Ext. 102 8:00 a.m. Mass [email protected] Sunday, June 20, 8:30 a.m. Novena a*er Mass Assistant Parish Secretary Twel6h Sunday in Ordinary Time Michele Niemier Ext. 108 7:00 p.m. Traditional Latin Mass [email protected] 8:00 a.m. Mass Thursday, June 17, Weekday 10:00 a.m. Mass Business Manager Beth Shields Ext. 105 8:00 a.m. Mass 11:30 a.m. Traditional Latin Mass [email protected] 8:30 a.m. Novena a*er Mass Co)ee and Donuts a*er all Masses Music Ministry Kevin MacFarland Ext. 109 The Mass Book for Cell (813) 777-1345 [email protected] 2022 is open.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults RCIA Michele Niemier Ext. 108 Oer a [email protected] Faith Formation Lois MacFarland Ext. 106 Mass For those who would like to make a [email protected] (K- 6) one-time donation online or sched- ule recurring payments using a Ministry of the Sick & Homebound for those you bank account, please visit our web- Louise Allen, call the Parish O"ice love. site and click on Online Giving. Maintenance When you participate, your gi* will Susanne Thompson be securely transferred directly into Al Pearson the parish bank account. [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Ministry (352) 797-4898 [email protected] Daystar Life Center (352) 799-5930 www.daystarlifecenter.org

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