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Welcome to Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Bienvenidos a la Iglesia del Espiritu Santo
644 South 9th Street
Lake Wales, Florida 33853
Website: Holyspiritlakewales.org
Church Office Phone:
(863) 676-1556
Fax: (863) 676-2962
OUR CLERGY
Father David Vargas
Parochial Administrator
[email protected]
Deacon John Avery: (863)-678-6908
Deacon Sam Knight: (863)-638-1231
[email protected]
CHURCH OFFICE
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-12, 1-3pm
OFFICE PERSONNEL
Parish Secretary: Jessica Cordova
[email protected]
Business Manager: Richar d Miller
Faith Formation Director for Children & Youth:
Terri Seitz
[email protected]
Mass Schedule
1st Saturday Mass
8:30a.m English
4:00 pm English
6:30 pm Spanish
8:00 am & 11:00am English
Director of Music:
Bob Luft
[email protected]
Saturday Mass
Maintenance:
Robert Melnitzke and Nicholas Lindaman
[email protected]
Co-leaders of Outreach Ministry
Sharon Olson & Robyn Prater
Monday Communion Service
Daily Mass
8:30 am Tue, Thurs, Friday,
Wed 5:15 pm, 6:30 pm Spanish
Website Coordinator:
Bob Salajka
[email protected]
Confessions Saturday
3:00-3:30 pm
Sunday
8:30am
Appointments:
(Or by appointment)
Please call or email during
office hours
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Sat
September 11, 2016
Sept 10 4:00 p.m
6:30 pm
Sun
Sept 11 8:00 am
11:00am
Mon Sept 12
Tue
8:30 am
Sept 13 8:30 am
+Barbara Crosby by mother
+Antonio Ortiz Diaz by family
+David & Sabino Corona, Claudia
Velazquez, Emilia Tellez by family
+Debbie Dibernardino by Parish
Choir
+Jeff Aho Orth by Mary
Fri
Sept 16 8:30 am
For the sick and suffering
Sat
Sept 17 4:00 pm
+Lorraine Drace by George Drace
11:00am
$1,841.00
Lest it go unsaid your monetary
offerings are always appreciated!
Special intentions for Lucia Ortiz
Thur Sept 15 8:30 am
Sept 18 8:00 am
Second Collection for Louisiana Flood Victims
Eucharistic Communion Service
+Steven Drace by George Drace
Sun
Sept 3 & 4
$ 8,474.50
+Brenda “Carol” Drace by George
Drace
Special wedding anniversary
intentions for Earl & Carol Goetz
Wed Sept 14 5:15 pm
6:30 pm
(Spanish)
6:30 pm
OUR STEWARDSHIP:
Holy Spirit Total Collection
Special intentions for Julia Diaz by
family
+Antonio Ortiz by family
+Kimberly Chicerchia by CCW
+William Jones & Eric Gable by
wife & mom
+Mary Jonas by Sharon Anderson
Adoration
Please pray for:
Dick Champion, Margaret Ireland, Jody
McDonald, Joyce Brandenberg, Kristina Martinez,
Theresa Cook, Angie Perez, Linda Niño, Mildred
McDonald, Don Luko, David Monte Johns Jr, Tim
Mosley, J.C McLendon, Luis A. Figueroa,
Julia Diaz Reyes, Lucia Ortiz.
If you would like to put a family member, friend or
yourself in the bulletin under “Prayers for the Sick”,
please call the office & let Jessica know.
BEGINS THE WEEKEND OF
SEPTEMBER 10 WINTER MASS SCHEDULE.
MASSSES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
SATURDAY– 4:00 PM
SATURDAY– 6:30 PM SPANISH
Every Tuesday at 7:00pm SUNDAY– 8:00 AM
in the Chapel. Everyone is SUNDAY– 11:00 AM
welcome to
Bingo! Attention!
We will re-open Bingo the first week of October!
come
Please remember we are still looking
for volunteers for next year.
worship
Any questions or to volunteer please
call the parish office or
with us!
Jerry Knuth (863) 949-4504
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September 11, 2016
FAITH FILLED CATHOLIC WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Women’s Bible Study Beginning on Monday mornings in the
school Conference Room on October 10, 2016
from 9:15am – 10:30am.
Light refreshments will be served. No Cost!
Just bring a bible!
There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex for any women in the parish who would be interested
in exploring how the lessons in the Bible relate to our everyday lives. Through the sharing of
experiences with other women in a small group discussion setting, this program will address
themes that will resonate with women. Please pick up a schedule and sign-up!
With prayer as its cornerstone, you’ll find this creative program
convenient and rewarding. For more information or if you have
questions about this program, please contact the parish office
(863 676 1556) and speak with: Terri Seitz, Faith Formation Director.
Dear Families,
Attention!!
We are happy to have your family be a part of the Holy
We need a volunteer to run our parish
Spirit Faith Formation Program! As parents, we are
website. If your talent is computers…
charged with forming our children in the Catholic faith and
we need you! Our current Web master
nurturing them in their relationship with God. The Faith
Bob Salajka will train you. Please call
Formation Program is a continuous program from PK3
the office for more information, and to
leave your name and number so we
through 12th grade. We strongly encourage participation
can
have Bob contact you.
throughout the entirety of the elementary and high school
years, but welcome children at any point. Included in the Thank you in advance for your help!
program, at age appropriate times, is preparation for the
Jessica Cordova
sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Communion and
Confirmation. Weekly mass attendance is a necessary part
BLOOD DRIVE!!
of the program and a foundation for our lives as Catholics.
Classes for the 2016-2017 school year begin on Sunday,
Here at Holy Spirit on Saturday,
September 11. Please stop by the parish office if you still
September 10 from
need to register and please do so before the first day of
2:45 pm –5:45 pm.
class!
Also Sunday, September 11 from
7:30am –1:00pm
God Bless!
Terri Seitz
Faith Formation and Youth Director
Free gift with blood donation, First time donors
please bring a photo ID!
Thank you for saving lives!!
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September 11, 2016
OUR CATHOLIC
APPEAL
We need your help to reach our
goal this year so far the total to date
donations to Our Catholic Appeal are $ 76,206.47
How your gift to Our Catholic Appeal helps others
Your gifts to Our Catholic A ppeal are the sole source of funding for 28
ministries that benefit every parish, mission and school in our diocese. In addition, your gifts provide critical support for outreach programs such as Catholic
Charities of Central Florida, Hope Community Center, and our schools in the
Diocese of San Juan de la Maguana in the Dominican Republic.
Because of your generosity, we are able to:

support 35 seminarians in their formation

provide food, medical care and housing to those in need

organize spiritual enrichment opportunities for both the lay
community and our clergy

train parish catechists and certify new lay ecclesial ministers

evangelize through diocesan-wide media

meet with elected officials to discuss issues that affect all people,
Catholic and non-Catholic alike
Dorothy's Corner
Food Pantry:
Thank you for your continued
donations to our Food Pantry. The
items listed below are always
Needed. PLEASE we ask that no
clothing be left in the food donation
boxes at this time.
We also ask Please check all
expiration dates no food can be
accepted if it is over one year old.
Items needed:
Canned fruit
Canned meats
Dried potatoes
Cereal
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti noodles, pasta
Canned vegetables
Macaroni and cheese
Shampoo
Soap
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Dish detergent
Laundry detergent
Thank you!
THERE WILL BE ENVELOPES AT THE
CHURCH AND ALSO AT THE PARISH MUSIC MINISTRY NEWS
OFFICE FOR YOUR DONATIONS
The sound of music is in the
SACRED JOURNEYS For all girls celebrating a
Quinceañera between the months of Sept. 2016- Jan. 2017
As part of your Quinceañera preparation you must attend a
Quiceañera Retreat on:
air! Choir and instrumental
rehearsals will be starting on
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7.
If you play an instrument or like to
sing then we would love to
have you join
us.
Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 from 10:00am -2:00 pm.
The cost is $10.00 which will cover materials and lunch.
Please do not be late.
This is a very special retreat just for
you. See You on Saturday, Sept. 24,
2016 at 10:00am. We will gather in
the school bldg.
Rehearsal times are as
follows:
Wednesdays at 10:30am:
Instrumental Rehearsals
Wednesdays at 6:09pm:
Choir Rehearsals
Saturdays at 6:00pm:
Spanish Rehearsals
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September 11, 2016
BECOMING
CATHOLIC
Meetings are held most
Thursday Evenings from
6:30-8:00pm in the
Living/Community Room
located in the parish
office.
We officially begin on
Thursday,
September 15, 2016.
FAITH FIT APP PROMOTES
HEALTH OF BODY, MIND AND
SOUL
The Diocese of
Orlando is offering a free
app, “Faith Fit”
that focuses on the Catholic teachings on the
human person and the body as a temple of
the Holy Spirit. The app provides prayer,
health tips and catechetical information
BECOMING CATHOLIC
about the human person, the value of huAges 18 and older
man life and the wholeness of each person
What is “Becoming Catholic” all about?
Becoming Catholic follows the Rite of Christian Initiation that God intends for humankind. There is a
of Adults (RCIA) and is a comprehensive formation process daily inspirational message for individuals
into the full sacramental life of the Catholic Church. It is to reflect upon and take action on. There is
both educational and spiritual, designed to develop the
also the ability to enter and track activity
whole person into the Catholic Christian Faith.
Who is the program for?
and weight goals, a “prayer note” feature so
1. Those who are un-baptized and are seeking
people can write prayer reminders, as well
admittance into the Catholic Church. (Catechumen)
as prayer podcasts to inspire a more robust
2. Those who are baptized in another Christian community and
prayer life. Faith Fit is available to download
seek full communion in the Catholic Church. (Candidate—
from iTunes or the Google Play Store. Visit
Baptized Christian of another Faith)
3. Those Catholics who did not receive the
www.befaithfit.org for more
Sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation and desire full
information.
initiation into the Catholic Church. (Catholic Candidate)
4. Those Catholics who had previously left the Church and now
desire re-admittance. (Candidate)
5. Non- Catholics Christians who are planning to, or are already
married to Catholics and desire to learn more about their spouse’s
faith. (Candidate - Baptized Christian of another Faith)
Knitters for Christ
As always, WE ARE IN NEED OF YARN! If
you have any yarn, or see it on clearance in
the store or any Rummage Sale, you are
welcome to donate it by dropping it off at
Those interested in the Becoming Catholic process are the parish office between 9 and 3, Monday
kindly asked to email Terri.s@holyspiritlakewales,org or through Friday. Knitting will continue on
call the parish office and contact Terri Seitz at
September 14. every second and fourth
863- 676-1556.We at Holy Spirit Parish are happy that Wednesday of the month.
the Lord has called you to journey with Him in this
Everyone, welcome to join us!
spiritual process. We will do all we can, not only to
assist you in this journey, but to walk with you.
SIPS OF FAITH
REMINDER:
Do not forget on the weekend of Sept 17
and 18, we have a special second collection
and speaker coming
for our Sister Diocese in the Dominican Republic.
Thank You in advance for your donations!
Resumes on the weekend of
September 10 in
the Parish hall
after the
8:00am Mass.
All Welcomed!
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September 11, 2016
OKTOBERFESTSEPTEMBER 16, 2016
FROM 5:00PM—8:00PM
COME JOIN US FOR…
FOOD, FUN &
FROLIC!
Tickets are on
sale for our
Oktoberfest
after all Masses starting this week.
They will also be on sale at the Parish
office! $15.00 each or 2 tickets for
$25.00!
Tickets are limited so get yours today and
come have a taste of Germany!
Knights News
K of C meeting every 1st and
3rd Monday at 7:00 pm. Any
questions contact Grand Knight
Gary Kennedy at 863-2329562 or via the website kofclakewales.com
The Msgr. J. Walter Grill
Columbiettes Auxiliary #5643
We meet every second Monday of each
month for potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. and
the meeting starts promptly at 7:00
p.m. Meetings lasts about an
hour. If you have any
questions, please contact
your President, Miriam
Kennedy at 863-287-9486.
Holy Spirit Council of Catholic
Women News!
Please don’t forget about our harvest Moon
Ball ! October 14,2016 & Our Parish Picnic
October 30th!
The Vocation Blessing
Chalice
Next meeting is this, October 4th. Mass will be at
8:30 am. The meeting will begin at 9:30am in the
Parish Center. Lunch will be served at 12:00 noon
following the monthly program. All women of the
Parish are invited to attend and to consider joining
CCW. Dues are $10.00 per year, and lunches are
$3.00 each. Once again, thank you to all those who
supported Spook Hill Elementary with school
supplies ($600.00 +) , and who sold Spook Hill
shirts sold $3,500 + at orientation on
August 11, 2016.
Each week at Sunday Mass Fr. David will
call a family, individual, or couple forward to
receive the Vocation Chalice. They receive a
Franciscans Meet after the 8:30am
blessing and take the chalice home, putting it in a place
Mass every 1st Saturday of the
of honor. Each day for a week, during prayer time
Month. Everyone is welcome to
(morning, bedtime or at meals), they pray for an
attend!
increase and perseverance of vocations. The following
Sunday they return the Vocation Blessing Chalice
Anchors of Faith
before Mass.
We are on vacation for the summer, but
A prayer journal also travels with the Blessing Chalice. we will resume our meetings on
Each week the family, individual, or couple who has the September 6th. If you would like to join
Anchors of Faith, do not hesitate to call.
chalice enters a thought, prayer, or scripture verse.
Please Contact
Please sign up in the Narthex to reserve your
Marge Prunty at 863-605-1115
week!
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Septiembre 11, 2016
NUESTRA COLECTA
Septiembre 3 & 4
$ 8,474.50
Segunda Colecta
$1,841.00
Gracias por sus donaciones que Dios los bendiga siempre
Grupo de Oración El Grupo de Oración se reúne los viernes
en el salón de la Iglesia a las 7:00pm. Todos invitados a ser parte
de este grupo de oración!
Caballeros de Colon
Reunión todos los 1er y 3er lunes del mes a las 7:00 pm. Para cualquier pregunta se pueden comunicar con Gary Kennedy al 863-232-9562 o
buscarnos en nuestra página de internet kofclakewales.com
Clases de Bautismo
Quinceañeras:
Serán celebradas
solamente dos veces por
mes, estas serán privadas,
si usted quiere que su hija
tenga misa privada, habrá
costo (llame a la oficina para costo de
misa)
*si usted quiere una bendición
solamente durante alguna de las
Misas, no habrá costo.
*Todas las quinceañeras deben estar en
clase de formación religiosa (aunque ya
este confirmada)
*su familia debe ser miembros de la
parroquia.
· Completar las formas en la oficina
· Traer carta de permiso (de su parroquia) o prueba de ser miembro de
*Podrá rentar el salón haciendo
contrato, pagando el costo, con
nuestra parroquia.
depósito, tiene que tener seguridad en
· Traer acta de nacimiento del niño(a) quien quiera bautizar (Mayores de su evento, y asegúransa si va a traer
6 años deben de estar en clase de Catecismo)
alcohol al salón.
· Atender regularmente a Misa.
*Tiene que reservar su fecha, por lo
· Padrinos y padres deben tomar clase de bautismo, la clase es el
menos de 4-6 meses antes para la Misa
segundo sábado de cada mes a las 5:00pm en la iglesia.
y el salón.
(POR FAVOR NO LLEGUEN TARDE O TENDRAN QUE
ESPERAR AL SIGUIENTE MES A TOMAR LA CLASE)
* El costo para música es separado, si
· Hacer cita con Jessica para reunirse con el Padre David si es necesario. usted quiere tener música en
Deben llegar por lo menos 15 minutos antes de la Misa del bautismo.
Clases de Formación Religiosa
Gracias y bendiciones!
Registración para nuestro año escolar 20016-2017.
Grados Pk-5 Grado Domingos 9:30am–10:45am
Grados 6-8
Miercoles 6:30pm-8:30pm
Grados 9-11
Domingo 6:00pm-8:00pm
Cofirmacion–
Domingo 5:30pm-8:00pm
Atencion: Por favor llame a la Señora
CUALQUIER PREGUNTA LLAME A LA
OFICINA PARA HABLAR CON JESSICA.
POR FAVOR MIRE LA PAGINA
NUMERO 4, PARA
INFORMACION SOBRE EL RETIRO
DE QUINCEANERAS. RETIRO
SERA EL 24 DE SEPTIEMBRE
DE 10:00AM-2:00PM.
MANDARORIO!
POR FAVOR MANTENGANSE
INFORMADO!
Clases de Esol comenzaran pronto!
Maria Vega si esta usted interesado/a en
formar parte de un grupo de bienvenida de
Si usted esta interesado por favor llene
la Iglesia. Necesitamos personas quienes
quieran ayudar y ser partes de este Nuevo una forma después de misa. Los sábados estará alguien en el frente
para que usted llene la forma y la deje y nosotros saber quien esta
grupo que queremos formar. Llame al
interesado. Alguna pregunta llame a…
(863) 224-1805 Para mas informacion.
Jessica en la oficina (863)676-1556