Saint Anne Catholic Church MASS SCHEDULE Week-end Masses Sunday Vigil: Sat. 4:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. (Español) Sunday: 8:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. (Español) 5:00 p.m. Week-day Masses Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. Thursday: (Español) First Saturday Mass: followed by Reconciliation RECONCILIATION Saturday: 3:15 p.m. Thursday: 6:15 p.m. or by appointment ADORATION Wednesdays and Fridays 9:00 a.m. to noon PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Closed 12-1 p.m.) Friday 8:30 a.m. - Noon Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Contact the Parish Office for: Sick or Homebound Visits Baptisms Marriages (6 months prior to desired Wedding date) Annulments Convalidations 106 11th. Ave. N.E., Ruskin, FL 33570 Parish Office and Faith Formation 813-645-1714 813-645-5570 www.saintanneruskin.org Sunday ~ December 8, 2013
From the Pastor PARISH STAFF Pastor Very Rev. John F. McEvoy, V.F fr.john@saintanneruskin.org Parochial Vicar Rev. César Rebolledo fr.cesar@saintanneruskin.org Assisting Priests Msgr. Diego Conesa Deacons Ed Smith, RCIA Director Dale Bacik Patrick Frye Office Administrator Patti Marzilli pmarzilli@saintanneruskin.org Bookkeeper Diana Coker dcoker@saintanneruskin.org Administrative Support Erica Brezina ebrezina@saintanneruskin.org Sharon Hinkebein bulletin@saintanneruskin.org Regina Poirier Faith Formation Cindy Cyman, Coordinator ccyman@saintanneruskin.org Michelle Melendez Siobhan Timp, CYM stimp@saintanneruskin.org Ministry/Liturgy Coordinator Linda Parkansky lparkansky@saintanneruskin.org Music Department Wayne T. Warren, Director Sharon Jordan Plant Manager Orasio Ramon Plant Assistants Joshua Carmona Marty Derosier The Second Sunday of Advent reminds us that preparation is needed to meet the Lord. John the Baptist appeared, preaching in the desert of Judea and saying, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand! The first reading explains an image of what the kingdom of God will be: The baby shall play by the cobra s den, and the child laid his hand on the adder s lair. There shall be no harm or ruin on my entire holy mountain; for the earth shall be filled with knowledge of the Lord. Saint Paul instructs that we meet the presence of God in each other. Welcome one another, then, as Christ welcomed you, for the glory of God. On Tuesday, December 10, there will a Penance Service to help us to prepare. Many priests from the deanery will be here to offer you a chance to repent and experience what Saint Paul says, By the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. This week the Church celebrates two feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary. December 9th is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Patron Feast Day of the United States of America. This year with it falling on Monday, it is not a holy day of obligation. December 12th is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of all Americas, North and South. Catholic Online tells us, When we reflect on the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe we learn two important lessons, one of faith and one of understanding. Missionaries who first came to Mexico with the Conquistadors had little success in the beginning. After nearly a generation, only a few hundred Native Mexicans had converted to the Christian faith. Whether they simply did not understand what the missionaries had to offer or whether they resented these people who made them slaves, Christianity was not popular among the native people. Then in 1531 miracles began to happen. Jesus' own mother appeared to humble Juan Diego. The signs -- of the roses, of the uncle miraculously cured of a deadly illness and especially of her beautiful image on Juan's mantle -- convinced the people there was something to be considered in Christianity. Within a short time, six million Native Mexicans had themselves baptized as Christians. The first lesson is that God has chosen Mary to lead us to Jesus. No matter what critics may say of the devotion of Mexicans (and Mexican descendants) to Our Lady of Guadalupe, they owe their Christianity to her influence. If it were not for her, they would not know her son, and so they are eternally grateful. The second lesson we take from Mary herself. Mary appeared to Juan Diego not as a European Madonna, but as a beautiful Aztec princess speaking to him in his own Aztec language. If we want to help someone appreciate the gospel we bring, we must appreciate the culture and the mentality in which they live their lives. By understanding them, we can help them to understand and know. Yours in Christ, Father John Va can Ministry to Families Survey Pope Francis has requested that an anonymous survey be completed by as many Catholics as possible in regard to ministering to families. In October of 2014, Pope Francis will meet with bishops from around the world to discuss the survey results along with the various pastoral challenges to consider when ministering to families. The survey is available on the Diocesan Website www.dosp.org; click on the Survey Invita on. Surveys are also available in the narthex and on the Parish website www.saint AnneRuskin.org ; click on the Va can Survey. Page 2
MEETINGS/EVENTS SATURDAY 7 SUNDAY 8 MONDAY 9 TUESDAY 10 WEDNESDAY 11 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 7:25 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:25 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:25 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 8:15 p.m. Grief Recovery/Death (FFC 5) Parish Christmas Party (SJH) Spanish Bap>sm Class (FFC 4, 5) AA (FFC 10, 11) Elem FF (FFA, FFC) Family Mass Rite of Acceptance (CH) RCIA for Adults (CR) RCIA for Children/Teens (FFC) MS/HS FF (FFA, FFC) SVDP Christmas Party (SJH) Recita>on of the Rosary (CH) Cub Scouts (FFA) Boy Scouts (FFC 4, 5) Bible Study (CR) Emmaus Group (FFC 10, 11) Recita>on of the Rosary (CH) CCW (FFC 10, 11) Peniten al Service (CH) Divorced/Sep Recovery (FFC 5) Recita>on of the Rosary (CH) Spanish Kateri Group (FFC 4, 5) Parish Nurses (FFC 10) MDS (FFC 4, 5) Mañanitas followed by Vigil Mass and refreshments Recita>on of the Rosary (CH) Rosary/Prayer Shawls (FFC 5) Bible4Tots (FFC 1) Rosary and Dancers followed by Mass (CH) BINGO (SJH) NA (FFC 4, 5) 7:25 a.m. Recita>on of the Rosary (CH) Grief Recovery/Death (FFC 5) Intergenera on of Faith Meaning of Christmas (SJH) AA (FFC 10, 11) Egg Rolls Sale Giving Tree Gi0 Drop-Off Deadline Elem FF (FFA, FFC) RCIA for Adults (CR) Homeschool Mee ng (SJH) English Bap>sm (CH) RCIA for Children/Teens (FFC) MS/HS FF (FFA, FFC) Spanish Bap>sm 11:00 p.m. THURSDAY 12 OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE FRIDAY 13 SATURDAY 14 7:25 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> SUNDAY 15 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 1:30 p.m. MASS INTENTIONS BY Saturday, December 7 Helmut Schanz Richard Schanz 4:30 p.m. Claire Hoerl Fred Hoerl 6:00 p.m. Ann Eunice Flanagan Diane Flanagan Sunday, December 8 Leon and 8:00 a.m. Jerome, Thelma Limoge Lee Family 12:30 p.m. Petra Quezada 5:00 p.m. Elaine Bushey Mary Lee Family Esparza Quezada People of the Parish Monday, December 9 8:00 a.m. David and Rhea Baker Mark McEvoy 12:00 p.m. John Marzilli Marzilli Family Tuesday, December 10 8:00 a.m. Maurice Zaepfl 12:00 p.m. Dan Bande8o Coker Family Bereavement Commi8ee Wednesday, December 11 8:00 a.m. Patrick McEvoy 12:00 p.m. Midnight Hispanic Community Winnie McEvoy Thursday, December 12 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Fr. Demetrio Lorden Msgr. Conesa Friday, December 13 8:00 a.m. Michael Krajewski 12:00 p.m. Kathy and Fran Nason Inten>ons of the Parish Staff Saturday, December 14 4:30 p.m. Andre The 6:00 p.m. Aurea Ramirez Jennifer Robinson and Carole The Myrna Torres Sunday, December 15 8:00 a.m. People of the Parish Lee Family Oguendo 12:30 p.m. Antonia Bonet 5:00 p.m. Sam DiGangi Mary Lee Her daughter and family Joan DiGangi CH-Church, CY-Courtyard, SJH-St. Joachim Hall, GZ-Gazebo, FFA-Faith Forma>on Annex, FFC-Faith Forma>on Center, CR-Conference Rm Page 3
Intergeneration of Faith THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS Instructions: Please check all the items that you like: Christmas cookies Singing Stories Crafts Fun Fellowship Family Guest appearance by a famous person SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14-12 Noon in St. Joachim Hall All the above will occur on this happy morn so if you ve checked one, two or even three, then thee shall attend and be full of glee! If you can bake cookies for this magical morn, call Cindy in the Parish Office. Patrona de Puerto Rico Celebración Nuestra Señora Madre de la Divina Providencia Page 4
La par cipación es la clave. 117 donacioneses 117 gifts Campaign Totals as of Monday, November 25. The Food Pantry, St. Joachim Hall, Faith Forma on and Youth, Seminarians and Re red Priests will benefit from your contribu on. You may place your contribu on in the offertory basket. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father. SECOND WEEK OF ADVENT FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION NOT A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION December 9, Monday 8:00 a.m. Mass 12:00 p.m. Mass NOVEMBER 23 and 24 OFFERTORY 416 Identified Gifts $11,019.56 PHILIPPINE RELIEF $ 2,088.74 PENANCE SERVICE December 10, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE December 11, Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Mass 12:00 p.m. Mass 11:00 p.m. Man anitas 11:45 p.m. Vigil Mass (Multi-Cultural) December 12, Thursday 8:00 a.m. Mass 12:00 p.m. Mass 6:00 p.m. Rosary & Dancers (Spanish) 7:00 p.m. Mass (Spanish) Check out the Advent Calendar at: http://usccb.org/ There are prayers, re5lections and actions for your Holiday Season. Page 5 CAMPAIGN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 177 Identified Gifts STEWARDSHIP...Time, talent and resources. Par cipa on is the Key. $ 2,214.00 ON-LINE GIVING 45 Contributors $ 1,510.00 The December 1 offertory will be reported in the December 15 bulle n. This week s second collec on is for the Re red Religious Fund. Next week s second collec on is for Debt Reduc on. www.saintanneruskin.org Online Giving Support Phone: 800-348-2886 Ext 4 Email: onlinegiving@osv.com
It s never too late to hear the Word of God... Join Father John in his second week of the Advent Bible Study as he teaches us the Book of Luke. On the remaining Mondays of Advent (Dec. 9, 16, 23), 7-8:30 p.m., in the Parish Office Conference Room. Call the Parish Office to sign up. SURVEY Won t you celebrate the birthday of Christ by giving a gift to a child? POPE FRANCIS REQUESTS YOUR INPUT. PLEASE COMPLETE HIS SURVEY. Due to the large number of families requesting gifts, you are welcome to sponsor more than one child. Please follow the instructions printed on the card on the tree. Survey located on: www.saintanneruskin.org; click on the Vatican survey. Gi0s must be under the tree no later than Sunday, December 15. ABen on Catechists, VBS, Bible4Tots Volunteers Lector Training With Deacon Dale Bacik You are required to a8end Safe Environment Training before par>cipa>ng in a volunteer program for children and youth. Training must also be renewed every 5 years. Monday, January 13 6:30 p.m. in Church For those interested in becoming new lectors. Training will occur on: Friday, Jan. 17, 6 PM, FFC 10. Mark your calendar today! More details later. Call the Parish Office to register or to verify if your training is current. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Training with Deacon Ed Smith Tuesday, January 14 6:30 p.m. in Church For those interested in becoming an EMHC. Mark your calendar today! Contact Linda in the Parish Office with questions. Page 6
saintanneruskin.org/ saym/ facebook.com/ SaintAnneRuskinYM @SaintAnneYM PREPARE FOR THE COMING OF THE KING WITH ADVENT REFLECTIONS AT SAINTANNERUSKIN.ORG/SAYMADVENT/ The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are offering an exciting ticket opportunity to St. Anne Parish and faith-based organizations throughout the area! For the December 15th game against the San Francisco 49ers, tickets are starting at just $35 (less than that for youth under 16!) and include a live, on-field post-game concert by Christian band, MercyMe! For more information, go to http://saintanneruskin.org/saym/ or email Miss Siobhan at stimp@saintanneruskin.org. Homeschool Meeting! December 15 th after the 10 AM Mass. Meet in SJH, followed by a church tour. Contact Miss Siobhan with any questions. stimp@saintanneruskin.org (813) 645-1714 High School Students!!! Quick! There s still time! let us know your thoughts for Your Youth Ministry Program! Fill out the HS Youth Ministry Survey & return it to St. Anne!* * Participants will be entered to win an itunes gift card Sunday, December 15th FAITH FORMATION...Creating a legacy of faith and hope. Bucs vs. 49ers + MercyMe Concert Page 7
Let us pray for those listed and their caregivers Carmen Barfield Mary Barry Robert Beatty Carlos Brezina Brian Byerly Jennifer Carasia Jorge Cardilli, Jr. Trish Caufield Lucy Dotson Sally Egger Theresa Ferguson Bobby Fracasso Mary Frohlich Marge Fultz Helene Gaede Fr. Joseph Gough C.S.Sp. Irv Hahn Fred Hoerl Melissa & Baby Jones William Kincade Susan Kline Genevieve Lisowski Fr. Demetrio Lorden Joe Marzilli Pat Marzilli, Sr. Rob Matson Jim Nichols Ann Picariello Jim Powell Irene Rodriguez Domingo Rosas Laura Spedaliere Herb Stancombe Dr. U. K. Thomas Betty Tracola Scott Travers Benjamin Zingale Call the Parish Office with your prayer requests. Honor the sick and their caregivers with a Mass inten on, altar flowers or sanctuary lamp. Contact the Parish Office. WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS AFTER 8:00 A.M. MASS. You also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. (Peter 2:5) Let us pray for the Clergy of the Parish and the following: 12/08 Elixavier Castro, Seminarian 12/09 Rev. Gregory Andrews 12/10 Rev. John Gerth 12/11 For Vocations to Priesthood & Religious Life 12/12 Rev. Kevin Molloy 12/13 Rev. Joel Kovanis 12/14 Rev. Michael Morris Let us pray for our recently deceased: Don Bandetto Elaine Coulson Maurice Zaepfl May they rest in peace. St. Vincent DePaul Thri Store 1311 3rd St. NE, Ruskin 813-645-5255 DONATIONS NEEDED Clothing and shoes. Accessories (belts, purses, etc.) Linens. Kitchenware and housewares. Toys, games and movies. Furniture. All items should be in good condi on. NOT accepted: Large entertainment centers, ma resses or old TVs. Parish Prayer Loving Father, We, the living stones of St. Anne Church, warmly welcome all God s children into our community. We are committed to following Christ s example by using our time, talent and resources in reaching out to the poor, feeding the hungry and creating a legacy of faith and hope for future generations. Together, as a parish family, we hope to continue growing in God s Grace and Love. We ask this through Christ Our Lord, Amen. Saint Anne, Mother of Blessed Virgin Mary, Pray for us. Page 8 Call the Parish Office
BINGO THURSDAY EVENINGS ST. JOACHIM HALL ATTENTION CHURCH MINISTRIES Have you scheduled your mee ngs/events on the parish campus for the upcoming year? The following are needed: Date(s) of mee ng/event. Start/end me of mee ng/event. If advance prep is needed, desired me of access. Contact name, phone number, and e-mail address. Send informa on to: saintanneruskin.org. Contact the Parish Office with ques ons. Boy Scout Troop 2140 Boy Scout Troop 2140 meets at St. Anne on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Boys age 9 and up interested in joining or seeking more information are encouraged to attend a meeting or check out the website: troop2140.com. The troop is on the lookout for gently-used camping/outdoor gear as well as local service projects. Heather Paskert at 813-389-4084 EGG ROLLS NEXT SUNDAY BULLETIN SPONSORS WIN $$$ SO YOU CAN BUY CHRISTMAS SWEATER GIFTS DOORS OPEN 5:30 P.M. EARLY BIRD GAMES 6:30 P.M. REGULAR GAMES 7:00 P.M. Unique Christmas Gifts St. Anne Gift Shop & THE NaRTHEX The Gift Shop is open before and after most weekend Masses. The Lighthouse Catholic Media kiosk in the narthex also has several books and CDs available that would make wonderful holiday gifts. Available in English and Spanish. COFFEE & DONUTS After the 8:00 and 10:00 SUNDAY MASSES Hosted this week by the Society of Saint Vincent DePaul Christmas Light Show Parishioners James and Dottie Debusk invite you to stop by their home at 486 Florida Circle North, Apollo Beach, to enjoy their Christmas light show. Nov. 28 - Jan. 5 Nightly 6-9 during the week and till 10 on Fri. and Sat. BULLETIN DEADLINE Deadline for the December 22 bulle n is Thursday, December 12. Send e-mail to: bulle n@saintanneruskin.org Our bulletin is published at no cost to the parish due to the support of our sponsors. Approximately 1,000 bulletins are printed weekly so bulletins are a great way to spread the word about your business. For information contact Barbara Ault at the Diocesan Publication Office. 407-701-7007. ATTENTION LADIES St. Anne Council of Catholic Women invites you to attend its December meeting. Tuesday, December 10 9:00 a.m. in FFC 10, 11 Information Sue O Brien 813-645-4345 KOC Mee ng Tuesday, December 17 FFC 10, 11 Officers Mee ng 6:00 p.m. Informa on DGK George Schmi 813-401-2712 Page 9
Del Parroco Oración de la Parroquia Dios Amoroso, Nosotros, las piedras vivas de la Iglesia de Santa Ana, les damos cordialmente la bienvenida a todos los hijos de Dios dentro de nuestra comunidad. Estamos comprometidos a segur el ejemplo de Cristo al usar nuestro tiempo, talento y recursos en alcanzar a los pobres, alimentar al hambriento y crear un legado de fe y esperanza para futuras generaciones. Juntos, como una familia parroquial, esperamos continuar creciendo en la Gracia y el Amor de Dios. Te lo pedimos por Cristo, nuestro Señor, Amén. Santa Ana, Madre de la Santísima Virgen María Ruega por nosotros. Se invita a todos a participar en el rezo del Santo Rosario todos los domingos a las 11:45 a.m. Page 10 El segundo domingo de Adviento nos recuerda que necesitamos preparación para encontrarse con el Señor. Juan el Bautista aparece, predicando en el desierto de Judea diciendo, Arrepiéntanse, porque el reino del cielo está cerca! La primera lectura explica una imagen de lo que debería ser el reino de Dios: El bebé jugará en la guarida de la cobra, y el niño colocará sus manos en la guarida de la serpiente. No habrá daño o ruina en mi entera montaña santa; porque la tierra se llenará con el conocimiento del Señor. San Pablo nos instruye que encontremos la presencia de Dios en cada uno. Darnos la bienvenida unos a otros, así, como Cristo nos dio la bienvenida, para la Gloria de Dios. El martes, 10 de diciembre, habrá un Servicio Penitencial para ayudarnos a prepararnos. Muchos sacerdotes del decanato estarán aquí para ofrecerle la oportunidad de arrepentirse y experimentar lo que San Pablo dijo, Con el incentivo de las Escrituras nosotros podemos tener esperanza. Esta semana la Iglesia celebra dos fiestas de la Virgen María. El 9 de diciembre es la Solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción de la Santísima Virgen María, día de fiesta de la Patrona de los Estados Unidos de América. Este año cayendo en día lunes, no es un día santo de obligación. El 12 de diciembre es la fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Patrona de todas las Américas, norte y sur. Católicos en Línea nos dice, Cuando reflexionamos en la fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe aprendemos dos importantes lecciones, una de fe y otra de entendimiento. Los primeros misioneros que vinieron a México con los conquistadores tuvieron poco éxito al principio. Después de casi una generación, solo unos pocos nativos mexicanos se habían convertido a la fe Cristiana. Ya sea que simplemente no entendían lo que los misioneros tenían para ofrecer o que resentían a estas personas que los habían hecho esclavos, la Cristiandad no era popular entre la gente nativa. Luego en 1531 los milagros empezaron a suceder. La propia madre de Jesús se le apareció al humilde Juan Diego. Las señales de las rosas, la milagrosa curación del tío mortalmente enfermo y especialmente la bella imagen en la tilma de Juan Diego convencieron a la gente que había algo que debería considerarse en la Cristiandad. Dentro de poco tiempo, seis millones de nativos mexicanos se habían bautizado como cristianos. La primera lección es que Dios ha escogido a María para guiarnos a Jesús. No importa lo que los críticos digan acerca de la devoción de los mexicanos (y descendientes de mexicanos) acerca de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, ellos deben su Cristiandad a su influencia. Si no hubiera sido por ella, ellos no conocerían a su hijo, y por eso ellos están eternamente agradecidos. La segunda lección la tomamos de María misma. María se le apareció a Juan Diego no como una Madonna europea, sino como una bella princesa Azteca hablándole en su propio lenguaje azteca. Si nosotros deseamos ayudar a que se aprecie el evangelio que llevamos, debemos apreciar la cultura y la mentalidad en la cual ellos viven sus vidas. Al comprenderlos, nosotros podemos ayudarlos a entender y conocer. Suyos en Cristo, Padre John Va cano Encuesta para el Ministerio de las Familias El Papa Francisco ha solicitado que una encuesta anónima sea completada por la mayor can>dad de católicos posible con respecto al servicio a las familias. En octubre del 2014, el Papa Francisco se reunirá con los obispos de todo el mundo para discu>r los resultados de la encuesta así como los diferentes desaqos pastorales a considerar cuando servimos a las familias. La encuesta está disponible en la página web diocesana www.dosp.org; presione en Invitación a la Encuesta. Las encuestas también están disponibles en el vesjbulo de la Iglesia.