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ANOINTING OF THE SICK Fr. Andrew anoints the sick after the 11am Mass in the chapel on the third Sunday each month (January 19). Call the office for anointing at home, hospital or nursing home.

FUNERALS — DEATH/BEREAVEMENT After a death, call Father Andrew, (321) 269-2282. You will be contacted by our bereavement coordinator, Chris Doyon, about funeral details.

MARRIAGE/MARRIAGE CONVALIDATION Call 6 months in advance to schedule meetings with Fr. Andrew & Ange-la. Already married, but not in the Church? Call for Convalidation details. RECONCILIATION 2ND PRECEPT: CONFESS YOUR SINS AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR. Prepare for the Eucharist by means of the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession). This sacrament “continues Baptism’s work of conversion and forgiveness.” (Monthly reconciliation is best for spiritual guidance.)

Saturday ....................................... 3pm Sunday ........... 8-8:15am, 10-10:50am Monday ............... 6:05pm (after Mass) Tu, Thu, Fri .......... 8:35am (after Mass) Wednesday ............ 6:15pm to 6:50pm

To make an appointment, call the office, (321) 269-2282.

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PREPARE FOR NEXT SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2020 FIRST READING — Isaiah speaks of the Servant whom the LORD upholds; he shall bring forth justice to the nations (Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7).

Psalm — The Lord will bless his people with peace (Psalm 29).

Second Reading — Jesus was anointed by God with the Holy Spirit; he went out healing and doing good (Acts 10:34-38).

Gospel — A voice comes from heaven proclaiming Jesus as the beloved Son, with whom God is well pleased (Matthew 3:13-17).. The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

MASS SCHEDULE & MASS INTENTIONS

Spiritual Work of Mercy: PRAY FOR THE LIVING & THE DEAD

Deceased Special Intention

Saturday, January 4 4:00pm ........ Peggy Rowan

Sunday, January 5 8:30am ........ For the Parish 11:00am ........ Harry Costello

Monday, January 6 5:30pm ........ Fr Richard Pobjecky

Tuesday, January 7 8:00am ........ Richard Cahalan

Wednesday, January 8

7:00pm ........

Thursday, January 9 8:00am ........ 6:30pm ........ Sacramental Preparation

Friday, January 10 8:00am ........

Saturday, January 11 4:00pm ........ William & Theresa Rogers

Mass intentions for 2020 are available. We have cards & envelopes to send to family & friends for healing, repose of the soul, special intention, and happy occasion. Suggested donation is $10.

Spiritual Work of Mercy: PRAY FOR THE LIVING & THE DEAD

Our complete parish prayer list is online at holyspiritmims.com/prayer-list

(Faith in Action tab) Names are included here for two weeks.

PRAY FOR THE SICK

PRAY FOR DECEASED Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,

and let perpetual light shine upon them. May all the souls of the faithful departed

rest in peace. Amen.

PARISH NEWS & EVENTS ELIJAH CUP — Make a New Year’s resolution—sign-up for the Elijah Cup at least once this year. With 52 weeks in the year, a different family could pray for vocations each week! We pray for an increase to the priestly & religious vocations in our parish & diocese with the sacred vessel which once held the Precious Blood—the Elijah Cup. A booklet with suggested daily prayers is included in the case with photos for displaying the Cup in a place of honor in your home. The signup binder is in the vestibule.

This week: Saturday, January 4, 4:00pm — Angelamary Next week: Sunday, January 12, 11:00am — Maldonado Family

ANGEL TREE — Thank you for helping spread the joy of Christmas to families in our community. Our parish’s Angel Tree helped 17 families (55 children) celebrate Christ-mas with a new outfit and a toy! — Colleen DaBose & Karen Adams

FOOD PANTRY — Thank you for your kind and generous support of the food pantry in 2019. Everyone in the ministry extends their wishes to you for a Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year in 2020! — Cynthia & Rhett Hebert and Jim & Bobbie Brown

CHRISTMAS PARADE — Thank you to all who volunteered to assemble our Christmas parade entry for the Mims Christmas parade and to those who participated in the pa-rade. Our church won the award for Best Religious Entry! — Julie Pringle & Monica Benninghoff

CHRISTMAS CANTATA — Thanks to all who sang in the choir, decorated the church, helped at the post-concert recep-tion, and most importantly, those who attended our program! Your support is deeply appreciated! — Angela Weber

OFFERTORY COMPARISONS December 23, 2018 December 22, 2019

$ 5,031 $ 3,613 Sign up for secure (and regular) electronic giving on our website, holyspiritmims.com.

Questions? Contact Dianne in the parish office, (321) 269-2282 or info@holyspiritmims.com.

CONSECRATION RECAP “… listen to Jesus’ thirst.”

- St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Clergy Night Dinner Dance

6pm - midnight Saturday, January 25

Knights of Columbus Hall Titusville Choice of Beef or Chicken Dinner

Contact a Knight for tickets, or call (321) 268-2764

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FAMILY FAITH FORMATION CHRIS MCCORMICK, FAITH FORMATION DIRECTOR

(321)269-7785 FaithFormation@holyspiritmims.com

Persons ministering to children, elderly & infirm are required to be fingerprinted & complete the dioce-san Safe Environment Training. Call the office for details (321) 269-2282.

PARISH OFFICE — CARPENTER HALL 2399 Holder Road, Mims, FL 32754 Monday - Friday: ......... 9am - 5pm

Parish numbers: (321) 269-2282 ... Parish Office (321) 269-7785 ... Faith Formation

(321) 269-2252 ... Fax

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CLERGY & OFFICE STAFF Pastor ......................................... Fr. Andrew Wojtan Bookkeeper/Manager ................. Dianne Sweeney Facilities / Maintenance ............. Mike Gutman Faith Formation Director ............ Chris McCormick Music Director ............................ Angela Weber

E-MAIL …@HolySpiritMims.com Parish Office .............................. Info@... Communication .......................... Bulletin@... Life Teen, Edge, Faith Formation ..... FaithFormation@... Music Liturgy .............................. MusicDirector@...

EDGE & LIFE TEEN — Edge (middle school) and Life Teen (high school) resume sessions tonight, Sunday, January 12.

FAMILY FORMATION — Our monthly ses-sion for grades K-5 meets today, Sunday, January 5. Parents/guardians meet at 12:30pm in the chapel; kids meet with their teachers.

SACRAMENTAL PREP — Parents/children preparing BOTH for First Reconciliation/Holy Communion and/or Confirmation, should attend Mass followed by the meeting: 6:30pm, Thursday, January 9.

CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD—We gather weekly in Emmaus Hall with two sessions:

Ages 3-6: 9am-11am and Ages 7-12: 11:30am - 1:30pm. Free!

WHAT’S NEXT FOR ADULTS? — Register for our next 8-week Bible study “Why We Worship” after Mass on January 11/12 or January 18/19.

THE HOLY FAMILY (WORKING TITLE) HOMILY SUMMARY FR ANDREW WOJTAN DECEMBER 29, 2019

The bulletin went to the publisher before we could receive Father Andrew’s homily summary into this space. Consider checking YouTube for Father Andrew’s PowerPoint homily uploads! .

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DIOCESE & COMMUNITY EVENTS RETROUVAILLE — Has your marriage has become troubled, stressed, unloving, or uncaring; have it grown cold & distant; even if you are divorced or separated, or thinking about it, Retrouvaille can help, as it has helped others. Next program is January 31 - February 2 in Win-ter Park. For more info. & registration call (352) 274-4614 or visit Retrouvaille.org. All calls & names held in strictest confidence. Not counseling or group therapy. See our website at Retrouvaille.org.

CALLED YOUTH SUMMIT — Middle & High School students, where are you being CALLED in your life? Are you feeling pulled in many directions? On Saturday, March 7 come spend a few hours with Brian Shields, weatherman for Channel 9 as he speaks about “Weathering the storm in your life” & musical entertainers Doug & Dave’s “Mass Confusion.” St. Charles Borromeo Parish, 4001 Edgewater Dr, Orlando. Register at: https://called2019.eventbrite.com/.

RISE UP MEN’S CONFERENCE — Trends in today’s culture are calling men to take charge of our lives, families, communities & faith. Through dynamic speakers, workshops, & resources on March 28, discover how to Put On the Armor of God with Fr. Gonzalez, Fr. Lehnertz, Mel Mar-tinez, & others. Holy Family Parish, 5125 S. Apopka-Vineland Rd., Orlando.

PILGRIMAGE — Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, Indialantic is organizing a 10-day pilgrim-age to Switzerland & Northern Italy, June 14-23. Visit Einsiedeln Abbey in Lucerne (Black Ma-donna), Mt. Pilatus, Zermatt (the Matterhorn), Lake Maggiore, Milan (Da Vinci’s Last Supper), Padua & Venice. For info. contact Lynn or Julie Mallak, 321-725-4374 or LMallak@cfl.rr.com.

Bulletin Submission Submit items by 9am as indicated by deadline date. Bulletin Issue Submission Deadline

January 12 Monday, January 6 Email .............. bulletin@holyspiritmims.com Online ............. holyspiritmims.com/bulletin-submission Photos ............ JPG or PNG file (high res—1MB)

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WHY WE WORSHIP BIBLE STUDY REGISTRATION

JANUARY 11/12 & 18/19

8 sessions $30 registration fee Discover how just, reasonable, biblical, and beautiful the Catholic faith really is and “Why We Worship” at our next Bible study pro-gram. Weekly sessions begin the week of January 27 (Mondays 6:30pm and Thursdays 8:45am) and/or view the DVD on Saturday afternoons at 3pm or Sunday mornings at 9:50am in the church.

Dr. Brant Pitre is Professor of Sacred Scripture at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, Louisiana. He earned his PhD in Theology from the Universi-ty of Notre Dame, where he specialized in the study of the New Testament and ancient Judaism. He is the author of several ar cles and popular books, including Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist and Jesus the Bridegroom. Dr. Pitre is an extremely enthusias c and engaging speaker who lectures regularly across the United States.

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