1738 W. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603-1839

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Parish Office Hours : M-F 10am-5pm

WEEK OF

May 8, 2016

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MASS TIMES

Sunday 9:00am Family Mass 11:30am 1:30pm (Spanish) 5:30pm

Mon.-Fri. 12:00pm | 5:30pm

Saturday 5:30pm Vigil

RECONCILIATION:

M-F 4:30pm-5:20pm

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:

Monday Wednesday Friday

6:00-7:00pm 4:30-5:20pm 8:15-9:15am

FIRST FRIDAY:

5:30pm Mass of the Sacred Heart and Eucharistic Adoration

ROSARY:

Monday-Friday 11:25am

Welcome

New Members: To be a member of our parish re-quires registration and participa-tion in worship, sacraments, the life of the parish, and regular financial support of the parish. This is a basic consideration when requesting marriage, baptism, or to act as a godparent/sponsor. Register in the parish office or on-line.

The Ascension of the Lord marks the end of the forty days during which the risen Lord was with his disciples. He is now with the Father and from heaven he will come one day (The Second Com-ing) to judge the living and the dead. The Ascension of the Lord means that Jesus is no longer visible, but he still remains with us. Although at the right hand of his Father in heaven, He is with us in the Church in the preaching and proclamation of the Scripture, and in the seven sacraments, most especially in the Holy Eucha-rist, which is his precious Body and Blood.

Courtesy of Rev. James Kurtz, OFM Cap. St. Anthony Catholic Church, Charleston, West Virginia

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Mass Intentions AND SCRIPTURE READINGS

FOR THE WEEK OF may 8, 2016 Parish CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

Pastor Father Marek Dzien

Parochial Vicar Father Anthony Eseke

Seminarian Wilson Colmenares

Administrative Assistant to the Pastor Gail Fitzsimmons

RCIA & Young Adult Ministry Coordinator Sabrina Sy

Liturgy & Music Director Doug Ghizzoni

Religious Education Coordinator Anne Vieira

Hispanic RCIA Coordinator Sr. Teresa Gomez, HMSS

Facilities & Operations Manager Mary T. Wise

Bookkeeper Sara Geiser

Parish Secretary, Bulletin Editor Julie Schilling

Housekeeping Rosa Nakamatsu

Director of the Catholic Student Center Father David Ruchinski

Campus Ministers - Ashley D’Emo and Sandra DeTeresa

Campus Ministry Assistant - Daniel Conigliaro

Alumni Outreach Coordinator - Lauren Troncoso

FOCUS Missionaries (Fellowship of Catholic University Students}

Katelyn Miller | Ariadna Ruiz | Nolan Schmidt | Joseph West

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Contact Sabrina Sy at sabrina@catholicgators.org

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

Call the office for information on First Reconciliation/First Com-munion, High School Confirmation, & Adult Confirmation preparation.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

Couples should meet with a priest at least eight (8) months prior to the wedding. We follow the requirements of the Diocese of St. Augustine in

our marriage preparation program. Contact Gail Fitzsimmons at Ext. 113 or gail@catholicgators.org

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Baptism Preparation is required and both parents should attend our monthly preparation class and coordinate with the parish secretary. Please call the parish office to arrange for Baptism and preparation,

preferably before the baby’s birth.

The Tabernacle Candle is being sponsored this week in honor of Erika and Jay Cruise by Maria Cruz.

Sunday, May 8 – The Ascension of the Lord 9:00am Children’s Liturgy of the Word 2:30pm Cafecito 3:00pm Spanish RCIA Monday, May 9 7:30am Men’s Book Group 6:15pm Exposition and Holy Hour 7:00pm Hispanic Charismatic Prayer Tuesday, May 10 Regular daily Masses only today! Wednesday, May 11 4:30pm Confession and Exposition 7:00pm Cursillo Thursday, May 12 6:00pm Upper Room 6:00pm Knights of Columbus 7:00pm Spanish Bible Study 7:30pm Spanish Choir rehearsal

Friday, May 13 8:15am Exposition and Holy Hour Saturday, May 14 5:30pm Saturday Vigil Mass

The deceased are indicated by a cross in front of their names. Masses said for the living are for their special intentions.

Sunday, May 8 - The Ascension of the Lord (Mother’s Day) Acts 1:1-11 | Eph 1:17-23 or Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23 | Lk 24:46-53 9:00am Sarah G. Mesa by the Charbonnet family 11:30am Veronique and Beliard by their daughters 1:30pm Esperanza Delgado by Elvira Lucy Hernandez 5:30pm For the Parish Monday, May 9 - Easter Weekday Acts 19:1-8 | Jn 16:29-33 12:00pm 5:30pm For families with special needs Tuesday, May 10 - St. Damien de Veuster, Priest Acts 20:17-27 | Jn 17:1-11a 12:00pm Sisters of St. Joseph 5:30pm Wednesday, May 11 - Easter Weekday Acts 20:28-38 | Jn 17:11b-19 12:00pm 5:30pm Thursday, May 12 - Sts. Nereus and Achilleus, Martyrs; St. Pancras, Martyr Acts 22:30; 23:6-11 | Jn 17:20-26 12:00pm 5:30pm Friday, May 13 - Our Lady of Fatima Acts 25:13b-21 | Jn 21:15-19 12:00pm 5:30pm Saturday, May 14 - St. Matthias, Apostle Acts 1:15-17, 20-26 | Jn 15:9-17 5:30pm

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Around the parish and

GREATER GAINESVILLE

WEEK OF

May 8, 2016

GRAPHIC IMAGES

The graphic image on the cover of this bulletin is courtesy of: redbubble.com

Memorial Mass for

the Unborn and Infants

On Saturday, May 14, 2016, at 9am, a Me-morial Mass for children lost through abortion, miscarriage, stillbirth, and/or who died in infancy will be celebrated at Holy Faith Catholic Church in Gaines-ville. Participants should be prepared to commend their children to God by name during this Mass. Healing prayer

teams that are trained in confidentiality will be availa-ble following Mass. All are welcome. For more infor-mation, please contact Karen Dykstra at 352-256-7664 or kkmdykstra@yahoo.com. All inquiries are confidential.

mass schedule for the summer term

Please note the following changes to our weekly schedule beginning on May 9 and continuing through August 19. Weekday Masses are held at 12:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. from Monday through Friday, with confession at 4:30 p.m., when there is a 5:30 p.m. Mass. The 7:30 p.m. Sunday Masses are suspended begin-ning May 1 through August 14. A Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament is offered weekly on Monday evenings at 6:15 p.m., Wednes-day afternoons at 4:30 p.m. and Friday mornings at 8:15 a.m.

On May 15, Holy Faith Church and the Knights of Columbus are hosting a reception to honor the out-going Principal of St. Francis Academy, Ernie Herrington, and his family at Holy Faith Church. The barbeque reception will be held following the 11:15 Mass, at approxi-mately 12:30 p.m. in the Rectory backyard (next to the Church).

Ernie has served 12 years as the Found-ing Principal of St. Francis and we are grateful for his service. All are invited, especially St. Francis Academy families and students.

HOLY FAITH Catholic Church

747 NW 43 Street Gainesville, Florida 32607

Tuesday evening

bible study

The St. Augustine Bible Study group resumes on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. with a

study of the Book of Jonah. For more information and/or directions to our meeting please, please con-tact: Marijka Ulanowicz at 352-378-7355 or email marijka1@juno.com.

Bulletin deadlines

Bulletin submissions are due by Monday at 12:00 p.m. noon. Please email your requests to

julie@catholicgators.org.

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Stewardship in the

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Stewardship

Masses on May 1, 2016 Sixth Sunday of Easter

Offertory from baskets : $6,501.48

Offertory from Parish Pay: $15.00

E-Giving: $2,251.47

Poor Box: $148.52

Catholic Student Center (CSC): $360.00

Sanctuary Renovation: $50.00

Specified Donations: $200.00

Sister Parish in Ecuador: $2,575.63

Catholic Schools: $0.00

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STEWARDSHIP SPOTLIGHT - ASCENSION OF THE LORD

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. Jesus returns to heaven, apparently leaving us behind, but with the promise of the Spirit, which we will celebrate next Sunday at Pente-cost. However, the bottom line is this, and it is awesome – WE are the real presence of Jesus among God’s people. WE are stewards of his real presence.

The first reading has a charge to the disciples – and by extension through the Church for two millen-nia – to us. In the Acts of the Apostles Jesus tells the apostles, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Not many of us have given witness to Jesus in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria; however, some of us might consider Gainesville, Fl. to be the end of the Earth! Do we give witness to our faith in Jesus here where we live, work, and study day in and day out? As St. Francis is attributed as saying, “Preach the gospel, and if necessary, use words.” We don’t have to stand on street corners or the Plaza of the Americas with a bull horn and big signs. Do our everyday interpersonal actions reveal the love and peace of Jesus in us? We can witness to our parish faith community and the student center through serving as liturgical min-isters. Please see the parish web page: www.catholicgators.org/ministries or call the office for information.

Through our baptism, communion, and confirmation we are filled with the grace of God, the pres-ence of Jesus, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. Let us live as stewards of God’s presence in his creation and among his children.

Paul Gulig, Chair of Stewardship Committee

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WEEK OF

May 8, 2016

From the Office for Vocations

May 8, 2016 - Ascension of the Lord

Jesus promised his disciples that they would be clothed in power from God. As a follower of Jesus, you are also given that same promise. Pray for the grace to be a faithful witness. (Luke 24:46-53). If you have a question about a vocation to the priesthood

or religious life, contact Father David Ruchinski, Vo-cation Director, at (904) 262-3200 ext. 101, or email

vocations@dosafl.com.

From the Justice and Peace Commission

“Look about you with Christ’s eyes, listen with his ears, feel and think with his heart and mind. Are you ready to give all as he did for truth and justice? We must respond with a renewed social action that stems from the universal love that knows no bounds, ensuring that our works of mercy and justice become hope in action for others.”

- Pope Benedict XVI, Addressing Young People and Seminarians, 19 April 2008

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Miinisterio hispano Ascension of the lord

Adoración del Santisimo cada mes en Español,

en la parroquia. 19 Mayo, Jueves 7:30pm-8:30pm

¡Todos estan invitados!

Cursillo de Cristiandad Cursillo, en espan ol quiere decir “curso pequen o” o “corto.” Es de tres dí as para hombres y mujeres de cualquier edad. ¿Deseas tener un encuentro real con Cristo? Es una experiencia maravillosa. ¿Deseas ser parte de una comunidad Cristiana comenzando desde tu propio hogar?

Y los pro ximos Cursillos de este an o son: Octubre 13 al 16 Hombres 2016 #119 Octubre 20 al 23 Mujeres 2016 #118

Para mayor informacio n comunicarse con: Awilda Merced (787) 448-7968 o A ngela Chiriboga (352) 331-7616.

Cafecito y dulces Se les invita a pasar al salo n de la iglesia cada domin-go despue s de la Misa de la 1:30 p.m. para compartir amistad y cafecito. Vengan y conozcan mejor a sus hermanos en Cristo. Si desean, pueden traer donaciones de galletas o bebidas.

Círculo de Oración Carismática El Cí rculo de Oracio n Carisma tica en espan ol se reune todos los lunes a las 7 p.m. en la iglesia para orar, leer la biblia, y alabar al Sen or con ca nticos. No necesitan inscribirse. Los esperamos. Para mayor informacio n, llamen a Wilson Colmenares (561) 260-3422.

Cantar es Orar Dos Veces Nuestro coro - sigue creciendo y otorgando a la Misa en espan ol la mu sica que ma s nos acerca a Dios. Siem-pre se buscan y desean nuevos miembros. Si quiere unirse al coro, por favor comuní quese con Doug Ghiz-zoni. El coro ensaya a las 12:30 p.m. cada domingo en la biblioteca de la iglesia.

Adoración del Santisimo Adoracio n esta ofrecido el tercer jueves de cada mes en la parroquí a.

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The Parish and greater

Gainesville

WEEK OF

May 8, 2016

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in the Knights?

Our college council is right here at St. A’s parish, Pope John Paul II -13900 Council, and you can become a member if you are a practicing Catholic male over 18 years old. Alt-hough our council is mostly comprised of college students, we have members representing all age brackets. Please contact our Grand Knight, Bradley Nartowt at bjnar-towt@gmail.com.

Knight’s Corner

May 19th, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church

4000 NW 53rd Ave ~ Gainesville, FL

$20 Advance Sales $25 at the Door

Admission includes meal, beverage & handmade ceramic bowl.

Purchase tickets at breadofthemighty.org or

call 352.336.0839

the St. Vincent de Paul Society

May 8 – Ascension of the Lord

Today, as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension, we are reminded that Christ’s saving work on earth continues through his disciples...and now through us.

When we give to the poor, God indeed pours his love, peace and joy into our hearts, into our lives and into the hearts of those who are poor. If someone needs assistance, call 352-222-0588. To make a donation or volunteer, call Betty Spears at 352-378-3583.

ASCENSION OF THE LORD

Two positions available at

catholic charities Gainesville

HOPWA TBRA (Tenant Based Rental Assistance) CASE MANAGER POSITION: will be responsible for identifying clients for TBRA (similar to Section 8) and providing inten-sive case management services to those clients. Position requires excellent computer and math skills, the ability to learn custom software programs, previous case manage-ment experience, good communication skills, a good driv-ing record, the ability to travel within a 15-county area. Knowledge of government subsidized housing procedures would be a plus.

ELIGIBILITY LINKAGE TO CARE POSITION: will be re-sponsible for identifying, locating and meeting with clients who have established previous eligibility and are ready to re-enter into care and services. This position requires ex-cellent computer skills, the ability to learn custom software programs, good communication skills, previous experience with people who are disabled, a good driving record and the ability to travel within a 15-county area.

Please submit a resume to ncfhop@yahoo.com prior to May 18, 2016.