The First Sunday of Lent - St. Lawrence Catholic Church

ADULT CONFIRMATIONS
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Parish Offices
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and Higgins Hall
5225 N. Himes Avenue
Tampa, FL 33614-6623
Phone: (813) 875-4040
Fax: (813) 876-0491
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
From The Pastor
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Msgr. Michael Muhr
Pastor
Fr. Chuck Dornquast
Parochial Vicar
Senior Priests In
Residence
Msgr. Laurence E. Higgins,
Pastor Emeritus
Fr. Crispin Keating,
O.F.M.
Assisting Priests
Fr. Ramon Hernandez
Msgr. Joseph McCahon
Fr. Rock Travnikar,
O.F.M.
Deacons
Deacon Greg Lambert
Deacon Cris Stout
Deacon Julio Vázquez
Deacon Cris Stout
Administrator of
Pastoral Programs
Mrs. Glenda Paschall
Administrator of
Temporalities
Mrs. Audrey Boston
Director of
Sacramental Services
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
Lent has already begun! This is one of its earliest starts as Easter Our Pastor, Fr. Mike
is always the first Sunday after the Paschal Full Moon* after spring begins and this
year that’s mighty early. What is your disposition towards these forty days? I know
mine has shifted over the years. There was a time I approached this season as if it
were a burden, a depressing time that focused on all my wrongdoings and giving
things up. My plans for achieving grace often seemed to be abandoned within the
first few weeks and then I had the new guilt of failing my Lenten commitment once
again. As you can see in my description, this approach was utilitarian undergirded
by a sense of obligation. There was little recognition of journeying in relationship
with the Lord. How different this is from the way Jesus spent his forty days in the
desert in prayer and communion with his Father.
In the history of the Church the season of Lent was first developed as a time
of special prayer and fasting for catechumens who were preparing to be baptized at
the Easter Vigil. As years past, all the faithful were encouraged to join in this
spiritual practice as a time for each of us to prepare our hearts to renew our
baptismal promises on Easter.
Now I welcome Lent and I hope you do too. I read awhile back of
Fr. William Barry, S. J. who adopted a Lenten practice of asking the question each
day, “Lord, how can I be a better friend to you today?” He then listened with his
heart and mind and tried to respond accordingly. He found this dialogue refreshing,
personal and dynamic. Of course, there are many spiritually enriching ways to pray
and fast during these weeks and I pray that in whatever way you feel called to come
closer to God during these days, your time may be blessed abundantly by God’s
loving mercy!
God bless you!
Fr. Mike Muhr
Pastor
Mr. Philip Jakob
Director of Music
Mr. Dan Allen
Facilities Manager
Ms. Danah Lee
Higgins Hall
Event Manager
Mrs. Luisa M. Long
Coordinator of
Hispanic Ministries
and Bulletin Editor
*The Paschal Full Moon is based on ecclesiastical
tables that go back as far as 325 A.D. which were
determined from astronomers’ approximations of
future full moons. For more information about
Easter’s annual date, please see
http://christianity.about.com/od/easter/qt/
paschalfullmoon.htm
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February 14, 2016
PARISH OFFICE
WILL BE CLOSED
February 15-21, 2016
Stewardship Report
MON 6:30 A.M. 8:30 A.M.
TUE 6:30 A.M..
8:30 A.M.. Almighty Father, we are always mindful of the words of St. Paul in
1 Corinthians 4:7, “What do you possess that you have not
received?” We recognize that all we have is a gift from you and in
acknowledgment of this we desire to give you the first fruits of our
lives and not the leftovers. (Exodus 23:19). As your Catholic
disciples we recognize that we are united with our brothers and
sisterss in our Diocese of St. Petersburg and with your Catholic
Church which is “Universal.” Bless our common effort as we join
our Diocese In the “Forward in Faith Campaign.” Build us into the
disciples that you wish us to be. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
7:00 P.M. WED 6:30 A.M.
8:30 A.M. THUR 6:30 A.M.
8:30 A.M. Collection for the Weekend of
January 30-31, 2016
FRI 6:30 A.M.
Envelopes and Checks …………….................................$14,562.68
Loose Collection………………..….………………….….$2,441.17
Electronic Giving…………..….………………………...$11,346.00
8:30 A.M. Total Amount of Collection….……$28,349.85
SAT 8:30 A.M. Sunday’s Attendance……...………….…………....….… ..2204
Average envelope Gift………………………….……….$31.11
Number of Envelopes Received……………..….……..…...468
Matthew 25 Outreach Ministry..………....……............$576.75
APA……….…........………………………….…….….$665.00
Building Fund………………………………….……....$240.00
My Brother’s Keeper ……………………….………..…$14.00
..Solemnity/Mary …………………………………….....$21.00
Collection for the Weekend of
February 6-7, 2016
Envelopes and Checks …………….........................$21,513.00
Loose Collection………………..….……………….$2,286.22
Electronic Giving…………..….……………….…...$9,670.00
Total Amount of Collection………$33,469.22
Sunday’s Attendance……...………….………………......2316
Average Envelope .Gift………………………………...$43.90
Number of Envelopes Received…………………………...490
Tuition Assistance ……………………………………$199.00
Matthew 25 Outreach Ministry..………....……...........$436.00
APA……….…........…………………………………..$780.00
My Brother’s Keeper ………………………………..…$25.00
Easter Flowers………………………………………..$465.00
Have you moved or changed your
phone number?
Please help us keep our records updated, and
lets us know if you have moved, changed
your telephone number , This help us stay in
touch with you. Please e-mail Luisa at [email protected]
with your changes or call 813-875-4040. Thank you!
4:00 P.M.
5:30P.M. SUN 7:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 11:00 A.M.
ISRAEL SANTIAGO — ANTONIA
SANTIAGO
MICILLOS FAMILY — WITH LOVE, THE
BROWN FAMILY
JOYCE & NANCY MIDULLA — THE
CALERO FAMILY
VIC ANELLO ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF
DEATH — THE FAMILY
WILFREDO Y EMELINA GARCIA —
DORIS LEYVA
VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD AND
RELIGIOUS LIFE FROM ST. LAWRENCE
IN MEMORY OF ALICE DOLCIMASCOLO
— THE HERNANDEZ FAMILY
JERRY & ROBERTA YARBOROUGH — THE
KENNEDY FAMILY
IN MEMORY OF ELPIDIO E GARCIA —
THE GARCIA FAMILY
NORMAN PIEDRAHIRA — ELKIN
PALACIO
IN MEMORY OF TOM, LEONARD AND
MICHAEL PACCIONE — LORETTA
PACCIONE
IN MEMORY OF FATHER JESUS DIAZ —
ANTONIA SANTIAGO
FOR INTENTIONS FOR URSULA
ALEXAITIS— FRANCES GREEN
GLORIA BARCELO — FRANK AND SONIA
COSTA
IN MEMORY OF CHARLES CARTER — HIS
FRIENDS
IN MEMORY OF MARY CLANCY — THE
SAKRE FAMILY
ST. LAWRENCE PARISHIONERS
5:00 P.M.
ANA MARIA BALDOR IN MEMORY OF HER
BIRTHDAY — THE BALDOR FAMILY
XIMENA CALABI POR BENDICIONES Y UN
PEDIDO MUY ESPECIAL — SILVIA
MORALES
7:00 P.M. IN MEMORY OF PHYLLIS FIVES — THE
OATES
12:30 P.M. SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
WEEKEND OF FEBRUARY 20-21, 2016
READINGS:
GENESIS 15:515:5-12, 1717-18 (27C)
PHILLIPPIANS 3:173:17-4:1 OR 3:203:20-4:1
LUKE 9:28B-36
L I T U R G Y & S T E WA R D S H I P
Monday, February 15, 2016
In observance of Presidents’ Day
All are Welcome to
St. Lawrence
Catholic Church !
Religious Education
Youth Faith Formation
Grades Pre-school-4—
through 8th Grade
Confirmation
Mrs. Sarah Williford
Director of Youth Faith
Formation/EDGE
Mr. Neil Kennedy
Director of Adult Faith
Formation
Mr. Andy Gotsch
Director of High School
Youth Ministry/EPIC
Mr. Tim Cleaver
ECHO 11 Apprentice
Sacrament of the Sick
and Homebound
Please call the parish
office at (813) 875-4040.
Knights of Columbus
Council 11830
Alcides Segui, Grand Knight
(813) 389-2590
St. Lawrence
Catholic School
Mrs. Therese Hernandez
Principal
Matthew S. Przybycin
Parents Club President
Sacraments
Baptisms
Presenting a child to receive the
Sacrament of Baptism is a
serious obligation on the part of
the parents and requires a Faith
commitment by being a
practicing Catholic. Parents are
to contact the parish office at
813-875-4040, Ext. 202 before
attendi ng the required
instruction class. Further
information will be given to you
at that time.
Marriages
Call the parish office, 813-8754040 at least six (6) months
before anticipated wedding. All
couples must participate in the
preparation program mandated
by the Diocese after the
assessment process has been
completed and a wedding date
scheduled.
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FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
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February 14, 2016
2016 LENTEN INFORMATION
Regulations on Fasting and Abstinence
The dual disciplines of fasting and abstinence have a long history in the Catholic Church. Going back to the early
Church, the purpose behind the custom of self denial is not punishment; it is to simplify our lifestyles so that we create
a certain emptiness. In this way, freed from all distractions, we are able to hear and respond to God’s continued call
to conversion and holiness.
Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics between the ages of 18 to 59 years
(inclusive). On days of fasting, one full meal is allowed. Two smaller meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be
taken according to one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not
permitted, but liquids are allowed.
Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics who are 14 years of age and older. Ash Wednesday, all the
Fridays of Lent, and Good Friday are days of abstinence.
Note: If a person is unable to observe the above regulations due to ill health or other serious reasons, they are urged to
practice other forms of self denial that are suitable to their condition.
ARISH
Making a Family/Individual Plan for Lent
Prayer
• Attend Stations of the Cross at church or pray stations at home, (the stations could be prayed inside or in your backyard;
invite neighbors/family)
• Promote a sprit of prayer; pray throughout the day; find God in the ordinary moments of life; talk to others about how God
works in your daily life
• Learn a new Catholic prayer every week (see http://www.ewtn.com/devotionals/prayers/index.htm)
• Choose a devotion to pray during Lent; find a Catholic book of prayer and meditation to assist you during Lent
• Incorporate praise and worship into your prayer life; music is an avenue to connect with Christ
• Gather friends/family in a home prayer service or rosary; encourage kid-friendly gatherings so the family can participate
Fasting
• Always follow church fasting guidelines (i.e. no meat EVERY Friday in Lent; fast Ash Wednesday and Good Friday)
• Practice sacrifice and self-denial during Lent; encourage children to give up something; promotes spirit of self-control and
discipline
• Attach an intention (daily, weekly) to your fasting and sacrifices (e.g. for the people of Haiti, for vocation, etc.)
• Use fasting to redirect your mind, heart and soul to Christ
Almsgiving (all spiritual journeys include almsgiving)
• For self or other family members: plan a giving action for friend, neighbor, stranger, etc.; attach it to monetary donation
• Give up a weekly treat or lunch and donate cost to charity or to the church
• Keep extra food in the car to give to homeless
• Plan a small family mission (i.e. Metropolitan Ministries; San Jose Mission in Dover, FL)
• Make a habit of taking can goods from your pantry for Mt 25 ministry (make this an effort of the whole family)
What to give up for Lent
• Give up watching TV one evening a week. Visit a lonely or sick person instead.
• Give up looking at other people’s worst points. Concentrate on their strong points and positive attributes.
• Give up speaking unkindly. Let your speech be generous and understanding.
• Give up your worries. Trust God with your problems and frustrations.
• Give up hatred or dislike of anyone. Learn to love instead.
• Give up the fear which prevents Christian witness. Seek courage to speak about your faith to others.
• Give up spending excessive time with newspapers, magazines, the Internet, video games and other technology. Use some of
that time to study your Bible. Give up grumbling. Learn to give thanks in everything.
• Give up 10 to 15 minutes each day. Use that time in prayer.
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Fasting, almsgiving, and prayer are the three traditional disciplines of Lent. The faithful and catechumens should
undertake these practices seriously in a spirit of penance and of preparation for baptism or of renewal of baptism at
Easter.
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FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
Live Stations of the Cross
Friday Evening, March 18, 2016
Sunday, February 14, 2016 begins rehearsal for the Live
Stations of the Cross.
All parish youth in grades 6-12 are invited to become a
part of this experience. Participation forms are located on
the table in the back of the Church. Please bring your
completed form to the first rehearsal held in Celtic Hall
(Cafeteria) at 1:30 P.M.
Make this your devotion for Lent!
Contact Marie Cloutier at 813-453-2627 or Marie Martin at 813-478-7453 for additional information.
THIS VALENTINE'S DAY--GIVE
A LITTLE TLC!***
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T--twin beds
L--linens
C--chests of drawers
Home Makers of Hope continues to
rely on your generosity and the hope
that we can stay abreast of the needs of
our poor. We are struggling with the
most basic of furniture needs: beds,
linens, pots and pans, sets of glasses,
dressers.
Our warehouse is open on Tuesdays
from 10:00-1:00 at 2900B E. 7th Ave.
in the Gulf Eagle Supply warehouse,
down at the end by the railroad tracks.
To arrange for larger furniture pick
ups, contact Connie Hayden-McPeak
at [email protected] or 813495-3355. Go to our website to see
more of these amazing pictures of our
volunteers and the work they do with
your donations!
www.homemakersofhope.com
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February 14, 2016
Robert Vila
Michael Sproul
Vytautas
Dambrava
Crisologo Niño
Roger Barrett
Fernando
Noriega, Jr.
Nora Vasquez
Felix Figueroa,
Sr.
Carlos Castilla
Mario Tamayo,
Sr.
Fred Cannale
Bertha Kaiser
APA Prayer
Almighty and loving God,
Legal Consultation and Referral Service
on Mondays by appointment. The service
is free and provided by an attorney
parishioner. Please call (813) 932-2404 to
schedule an appointment.
Serving in the
Military
If you would like to add to
the military list, please call Luisa at (813) 875-4040, X 251 or email at [email protected].
NEWS
Do you have a legal question?
FORMATION
We thank you for your
infinite mercy in our lives.
Each day we feel your
grace anew, nourishing
and blessing us. With
confidence in your generosity, mercy and love, we
turn to you in all our needs and we ask you to fill
us with the same generosity, mercy and love toward
others. Help us to share our bread, our life, with
those around us, for when we share of ourselves we
make you present to our brothers and sisters. As
you have shown mercy toward your enemies, give
us courage to act with mercy even in the face of
rejection or discomfort. You are our source of life,
our model and our message. May we reflect your
example in all that we say and do. With grateful
hearts we offer this prayer, through Jesus Christ,
your Son and our Lord. Amen.
YOUTH
Margaret Ellis
Barbara Holz
Helen Costa
Jose Gonzalez
MP Mears
Rita Diaz
&
Deceased
Napasha Martin
Army
E.B. Marcus Hopiak
Army
Ubaldo Fernandez
Army
Lazaro R. Pupo
Army
Ronald Falleck, Jr.
Army
Roberto Portales
Army
Michael Gauthier
Army
Francisco F Rodriguez
Army
Robby Best
Army
Matthew Southworth
Army
Bradley J Shapley
Army
Eric M. Gonzalez, Jr.
Army
Tanner Dieppa
Army
John C. Schleicher
Coast Guard
Mike Berlin
Coast Guard
Denise Fairbanks
Coast Guard
John Turner
Coast Guard
John H. Lovejoy
Coast Guard
Blake Anthony Garcia
Coast Guard
Kevin Marilla
Marine
Kevin Castro Guevara
Marine
Jimmy Pezzulo
Marine
David Smith
Marine
Shae Wheeler
Marine
Derek De Timmerman
Marine
Eric Booth
Marine
Edward Soriano
Marine
Arlon Gregg
Marine
Brett Zehnder
Marine
Kyle Henry
Nat’l Guard
Carlos A. Melendez
Nat’l Guard
Adam Finck
Navy
Gilbert Pérez III
Navy
Carlie Stevens
...Navy
Andrew P. Sánchez
Navy
Jose Carlos Figueredo
Navy
Elizabeth Dominguez
Navy
Adam Peterman
Navy
Joshua Fair
Navy
Johans Chavarro, Jr.
Navy
Domenick Micillo
Navy
Ben Maurer
Navy
Rosemary Cerrato
Navy
Star Stell
Navy
David A. Kors
Navy
Joseph Montero
Service
Victor D. Guzman
Gov. Contractor
John Blidy, Jr.
Gov. Contractor
CHOOL
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Raquel Figueroa
Air Force
Luis Figueroa
Air Force
John Lillis
Air Force
Ron Thornton
Air Force
Larry Stroud
Air Force
Christopher Marino
Air Force
Matthew R. Daniels
Air Force
Jason Ullrich
Air Force
Andrés Punpo
Air Force
Michael Kellebrew
Air Force
Gilbert Sergio Perez
Air Force
Daniel J. Gonzalez
Air Force
Anthony W. Alexander Air Force
Angel Goya
Air Force
Jessica Martinez
Air Force
Kyle Anderson
Air Force
Jonathan Valencia
Air Force
Ryan Smith
Army
John Shepherd
Army
Jason Hawk
Army
Mark Shuler
Army
Matthew Giorgio
Army
Mark Baranowsky
Army
Jace Badía
Army
Sherri Smith
Army
Anthony Brown
Army
Donald Wainscott
Army
Jason Steward
Army
Luis A. Crespo, Jr.
Army
Miguel Colón
Army
Daniel Padrón
Army
Michael Hofhenke
Army
Tom LeClaire
Army
Matthew Shamey
Army
Rusty Gaeta
Army
Joseph Gibson
Army
Oscar Alva
Army
David Wyman
Army
David Alva
Army
Russell Lodato
Army
Garrett Hayward
Army
Roland Loynaz
Army
Zachary Rodriguez
Army
Timothy Hall
Army
Johnathon Hall
Army
Jose Arturo Lopez
Army
Patrick Nager
Army
Mario Perez
Army
Aaron Crayne
Army
Karla M Madariaga-Crayne Army
Jonathan Merced
Army
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Please Pray For
Serving In The Military Prayer and List
“Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless
them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. I
ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.”
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February 14, 2016
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St. Lawrence Catholic School News
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First Grade Excels in Reading!
CHOOL
Congratulations to our first grade classes who just celebrated a great
Reading Counts achievement! First grade students have read and passed
tests on over 1,100 books already this school year! They recently celebrated
their accomplishment with an afternoon of fun activities.
Way to go, First Grade!
&
YOUTH
FORMATION
NEWS
Oficinas
Parroquiales
Salón Higgins
Teléfono: (813) 875-4040
Fax: (813) 876-0491
Lunes — Viernes
9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Msgr. Michael Muhr
Párroco
P. Chuck Dornquast
Vicario Parroquial
Msgr. Laurence E. Higgins
Pastor Emeritus
P. Crispín Keating, O.F.M.
En residencia
P. Ramon Hernandez
Sacerdote Asistente
Diácono Greg Lambert
Diácono Julio Vázquez
Diácono Cris Stout
Diáconos
Diácono Cris Stout
Administrador
Parroquial
Sra. Glenda Paschall
Administradora De Las
Temporalidades
Sra. Audrey Boston
Directora de Servicios de
Sacramentos
Sra. Luisa M. Long
Coordinadora de
Ministerios Hispanos y
Sra. Danah Lee
Administradora Del
Salón Higgins
Philip Jakob
Director de Musica
Sr. Leo Tellado
Director de Musica en
Español
Misas en Español
Domingos ~ 5:00 p.m.
Martes ~ 7:00 p.m.
Confesiónes En Español
Martes 6:15 p.m. antes de la
Misa de las 7:00 p.m.
Domingo 4:00 ~ 4:45p.m.
Sacramento de los
Enfermos
Por favor llame a la oficina
parroquial al (813) 875-4040.
Primer Domingo de Cuaresma
Del Párroco
Estimados hermanos y hermanas,
Cuaresma ya ha comenzado! Esta es una de sus
Nuestro Párroco,
primeras aperturas como Pascua cual siempre es el primer
Padre Mike Muhr
domingo después de la Luna Llena Paschal * Después la
primavera comienza y este año es temprano. ¿Cuál es su disposición hacia estos
cuarenta días? Sé que la mía ha cambiado con los años. Años atras me acercaba a
esta temporada como si fuera una carga, un tiempo deprimente que se centraba en
todas mis malas acciones. Mis planes para alcanzar la gracia a menudo parecía
estar abandonada dentro de las primeras semanas y luego tuve la nueva
culpabilidad de no hacer compromiso de Cuaresma. Como se puede ver en mi
descripción, este enfoque era funcional sustentado por un sentido de obligación.
Hubo poco reconocimiento de vía en relación con el Señor. Qué diferente es esto
de la manera en que Jesús pasó sus cuarenta días en el desierto en la oración y la
comunión con su Padre.
En la historia de la Iglesia el tiempo de Cuaresma fue desarrollado por
primera vez como un tiempo de oración y ayuno especial para los catecúmenos
que se preparaban para ser bautizados en la Vigilia de Pascua. Como años
anteriores, todos los fieles fueron animados a unirse a esta práctica espiritual como
un tiempo para cada uno de nosotros para preparar nuestros corazones para
renovar nuestras promesas bautismales en la Pascua.
Ahora doy la bienvenida a la Cuaresma y espero que usted también. Leí
hace un tiempo del Padre William Barry, S. J., que adoptó una práctica cuaresmal
de hacer la pregunta cada día: "Señor, ¿cómo puedo ser un mejor amigo para ti
hoy?" A continuación, escuchó con el corazón y la mente y trató de responder en
consecuencia. Encontre este diálogo refrescante, personal y dinámico. Por
supuesto, hay muchas maneras de enriquecimiento espiritual para orar y ayunar
durante estas semanas y oro para que en la forma que se siente llamado a acercarse
a Dios durante estos días, el tiempo puede ser bendecido abundantemente por la
misericordia amorosa de Dios!
¡Dios los bendiga!
P. Mike Muhr
Pastor
*The Paschal Full Moon is based on ecclesiastical
tables that go back as far as 325 A.D. which were
determined from astronomers’ approximations of
future full moons. For more information about
Easter’s annual date, please see
http://christianity.about.com/od/easter/qt/
paschalfullmoon.htm
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14 de Febrero 2016
M INISTERIO DE L ECTORES 21 DE F EBRERO 2016
La Oficina de la Parroquia
estará cerrada
Fiestas Marianas
Las nuevas normas de las fiestas marianas
El Lunes, 15 de Febrero 2016. En
serán publicadas en el boletín el proxímo
observación del Día de los Presidentes!
domingo. Gracias!
Fritura de Pescado
Los Caballeros de
Colón nos invita a
compartir sus cenas
tradicionales de
Fish Fry
Fritura de Pescado este
proxímo Viernes
19 de Febrero 2016 ~
5:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
en el Salon Celtic
(cafeteria).
Todos son Bienvenidos!
Estaciones de la Cruz
Todos los Viernes en Cuaresma
en la Iglesia a las 7:15 p.m. en Español
¡Todos son
bienvenidos a la
Iglesia Católica de
San Lorenzo!
Misas en Español
Domingos, 5:00 p.m.
Martes, 7:00 p.m.
Confesiónes en
Español
Martes
6:15p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Domin o
4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Cuidado Pastoral
Por favor llame
(813) 875-4040
Ministerios Hispanos
MARTES
Grupo MDS
Para Matrimonios
Salón San Augustin
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Contacte:
Edwin y Vicky Perez
(813) 449 3209
(813)943-2984
MIÉRCOLES
Grupo de Oración
“El Buen Pastor”
7:30 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.
Henry Menendez
(813) 503-5748
Grupo de Emaús
Mujeres
7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m
Elba Nieves
(813) 506-3291
DOMINGO
Rosario Dedicado a
Nuestra Santisima
Madre La Virgen
Maria
4:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m
en la capilla
Victoria Rodriguez
813-248-2156.
Primer Domingo de Cuaresma
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14 de Febrero 2016
INFORMACIÓN PARA LA CUARESMA 2016
Regulaciones en cuanto al Ayuno y Abstinencia
La doble disciplina del ayuno y abstinencia tienen una larga historia en la Iglesia Católica.
Volviendo al origen de la Iglesia primitiva, el propósito de negarse a sí mismo no es una
penitencia, es para simplificar nuestros estilos de vida para crear cierto vacío. De esta forma,
librados de todas las distracciones, podemos escuchar y responder al contínuo llamado de Dios a
la conversión y santidad.
•
El Ayuno debe ser observado el Miércoles de Ceniza y el Viernes Santo por todos los
Católicos en las edades de 18 a 59 años (incluido). En los días de ayuno, una comida
completa es permitida. Dos comidas más pequeñas, suficiente para mantener la fortaleza, de
acuerdo a nuestra necesidad, pero juntas no deben hacer una comida completa. Comer
entre comidas no está permitido, pero líquidos sí están permitidos.
•
Abstinencia de carne debe ser observada por todos los Católicos que tengan 14 años en
adelante. El Miércoles de Ceniza, y todos los Viernes de Cuaresma, incluyendo el Viernes
Santo, son días de abstinencia.
Note: Si una persona no puede observar estas regulaciones por enfermedad o razones serias, se
le anima a practicar otras formas de negación personal de acuerdo a sus condiciones.
El ayuno, la limosna, y la oración son las tres disciplinas tradicionales de Cuaresma. Los fieles y
catecúmenos deben emprender estas prácticas seriamente en un espíritu de penitencia y de
preparación por el bautismo o la renovación del bautismo en Pascua de Resurrección.
Estaciones de la Cruz
en Vivo 2016
“Me gusta contar el modo que
Jesús murió por mi…”
Todos los jóvenes de la parroquia en los grados 6-12 están invitados a participar
en las Estaciones de la Cruz en Vivo. Los Ensayos serán los Domingos en la
tarde. Los detalles serán dados en la planilla de participación disponibles en la
Escuela de San Lorenzo, YFF, y en las mesas de entrada de la Iglesia.
La Devoción a las Estaciones de la Cruz en Vivo será el
Viernes, 18 de Marzo 2016. Contacte para más información a Marie Martin al
(813)-478-7453 o Marie Cloutier a: (813)-453-2627.
“Cuán poco tenemos que ofrecer a Quien tanto nos ha dado…”
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