St. Faustina Catholic Church 1714 US Highway 27 (Suite 23)

Clermont, FL 34714 October 18, 2020

Parish Office Hours 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Mon - Thurs

Closed on Friday Horario de Oficina Parroquial

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Lunes a Jueves Cerrado los Viernes

Phone / Teléfono: 352-515-9297 Fax: 352-559-3920

Email: office@stfaustina.org Facebook: St. Faustina Catholic Church

Website: www.stfaustina.org My Parish App: Text APP to 88202

Mass Schedule Doors wll open 30 minutes before Mass.

4:00 PM - Saturday Mass in English 8:00, 9:30 & 11:AM - Sunday Mass 7:00 PM - Sunday Mass in Spanish 8:00 AM - Tuesday - Friday Mass in English 3 PM to 4 PM - Wednesday Holy Hour 8:30 - 10:00 AM - First Friday Exposition 3:00 - 3:45 PM - Confessions Saturday or by Appointment

Anointing of the Sick by appointment only. Horario de Misas

Las puertas se abrirán 30 min antes de la Misa 4:00 PM - Misa del Sábado en Inglés

8:00, 9:30 & 11:AM - Misa del Domigo en Inglés

7:00 PM - Misa Dominical en Español 8:00 AM - Martes a Viernes Misas en Inglés 3 PM to 4 PM—Miércoles Hora Santa 8:30 - 10:00 AM - Exposición Primer Viernes 3:00 - 3:45 PM - Confesiones los Sábados o con Cita

Pastoral Team Equipo Pastoral

Pastor Fr. Ramon Bolatete Ext. 101 D: 352-354-4563 rbolatete@stfaustina.org

Diocesan Admin/Adm. Diocesano Fr. Ed Waters , VF Tel: 352-753-0989

Deacon /Díacono Dcn John Broehl jbroehl@stfaustina.org

Director of Parish Life / Dir. de Vida Parroquial

Bill Burns Ext. 104 D: 352-559-3925 wburns@stfaustina.org

Administrative Assistant /Asistente Admin Debbie Schaffer Ext. 102 D: 352-658-0137 dschaffer@stfaustina.o

Faith Formation / Formación de Fe Marylu Mariniello Ext. 103 D: 352-702-4735 mmariniello@stfaustina.or

Music & Litur y /Música y Litur ia Kelly Mucci kmucci@stfaustina.org

Database Administrator Coordinator Coordinadora de Admin. de Base de Datos

Donna Cuttita Ext. 100 D: 352-702-4715 dcuttita@stfaustina.o

Pastor’s Message XXIX Sunday in Ordinary Time

Tell us, then, what is your opinion: Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not?" Knowing their malice, Jesus said, "Why are you testing me, you hypocrites? Show me the coin that pays the census tax."(Matthew 22:17-19)

Our allegiance to country – be it in the United States or other nation – is important, but never more important than our allegiance to God. Our primary identity is not as citizens of a particular country, but as children of God. In the Gospel, Jesus’ opponents try to entrap him on the question of taxation. Jesus’ response is, repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God. Caesar’s image and inscription are on the Roman coin. Thus, they belong to Caesar. Jesus does not ask, but the next question is implied: Where do we find God’s image and inscription? The answer is, in us, his children. God created us in his image and inscribed his law into our hearts. No matter what their allegiance to Rome, Jesus’ message to his opponents is that they belong to God. Caesar may claim the coins to be his own, but he cannot claim people; they are claimed by God. (excerpts from Daily HOMILIES for Sunday and Weekday Masses, Lansing, MI 48906) If we truly belong to God, are we willing to give him back our very selves, the gifts he has entrusted to us for a responsible stewardship? Are we putting him first before anyone or anything else? Our dynamic participation in the Eucharist unites us in offering ourselves back to God. Only in Him do we find true freedom and peace. For our gospel did not come to you in word alone, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with much conviction.(1Thess 1:5)

Mensaje del pastor

XXIX Domingo

del tiempo ordinario

Díganos, entonces, cuál es su opinión: ¿Es lícito pagar

el impuesto del censo al César o no?Conociendo su

malicia, Jesús dijo: "¿Por qué me probáis, hipócritas?

Enséñame la moneda que paga el impuesto del cen-

so" (Mateo 22: 17-19).

Nuestra lealtad al país, ya sea en los Estados Unidos u

otra nación, es importante, pero nunca más importante

que nuestra lealtad a Dios. Nuestra identidad principal

no es como ciudadanos de un país en particular, sino

como hijos de Dios. En el Evangelio, los oponentes de

Jesús tratan de atraparlo con la pregunta de los im-

puestos. La respuesta de Jesús es: pague al César lo que

es del César y a Dios lo que es de Dios. La imagen y la

inscripción de César están en la moneda romana. Por

tanto, pertenecen al César.

Jesús no pregunta, pero la siguiente pregunta está im-

plícita: ¿Dónde encontramos la imagen y la inscripción

de Dios? La respuesta está en nosotros, sus hijos. Dios

nos creó a su imagen e inscribió su ley en nuestro cora-

zón. No importa cuál sea su lealtad a Roma, el mensaje

de Jesús a sus oponentes es que pertenecen a Dios.

César puede reclamar que las monedas son suyas, pero

no puede reclamar a las personas, éstas son reclamadas

por Dios. (extractos de HOMILIAS Diarias para las misas

dominicales y entre semana, Lansing, MI 48906)

Si verdaderamente pertenecemos a Dios, ¿estamos dis-

puestos a darnos a Él con los dones que nos ha confiado

para una administración responsable? ¿Lo estamos po-

niendo primero antes que nadie o cualquier otra cosa?

Nuestra participación dinámica en la Eucaristía nos une

para ofrecernos de nuevo a Dios. Solo en Él encontra-

mos verdadera libertad y paz.

Porque nuestro evangelio no llegó a ustedes solo

en palabras, sino también en poder y en el Espíritu

Santo y con mucha convicción (1Tes 1: 5).

.

Financial Stewardship

Weekly Collections as of: September 7, & 14, 2020 Offertory: $7,195.00 + Online $1,366.50 = $8,561.50

Construction: $1,732.33 + Online $1,003.50 = $2,735.33 Offertory: $3,752.00 + Online $1,659.50 = $5,411.50

Construction: $1,575.33 + Online $878.00 = $2,453.33

Construction Fund Accounts as of: August 30, 2020 St. Faustina Diocesan Building Savings Account:

$1,411,254.65 Alive in Christ: $121,492.12

Our Catholic Appeal (2020 OCA) as of: September 11, 2020

Parish Goal: $75,000.00 * Raised to date: $68,562.27

Families who Gave: 311 Percent of Parish: 35.5%^

* Established by Finance Committee ^ Based on 2019 Parish Census

Thank you for your ongoing support!

Ofrenda semanal del: 7 & 14 Septiembre 2020

Ofertorio: Disponible la próxima semana por vacaciones Construcción: Disponible la próxima semana por vacaciones

Ofertorio:

Fondos de Construcción a partir de: 30 Agosto 2020 St. Faustina Edificio Diocesana-Cuenta de Ahorrro:

$1,411,254.65 Cristo Vive: $121,492.12

Nuestro llamado Católico a partir de: 11 Septiembre 2020

Meta Parroquial: $75,000.00 * Recaudado hasta la fecha: $68,562..27

Familias Participantes: 311 Participación Parroquial: 35.5%^

Establecido por el Comité de Finanzas ^Basado en el censo parroquial de 2019

¡Muchas gracias por su continuo apoyo!

OUR MISSION St. Faustina is a Community inspired by the Holy Spirit and called to reflect God’s Divine Mercy, to foster spiritual growth and to attend to the temporal and social needs of all.

NUESTRA MISIÓN Santa Faustina es una comunidad inspirada por el Espíritu Santo, y llamada a reflejar la Divina Misericordia de Dios, a fomentar el crecimiento espiritual, y atender las necesidades temporales y sociales de todos.

St. Faustina Catholic Church - 1714 US Highway 27 (Suite 23) Clermont, FL 34714

As always, THANK YOU for supporting this vital

ministry. With so many people out of work

because of the pandemic, St. Faustina’s weekly donations to Hand of

Hope, Inc. have ensured that families in our

community are able to survive these

unprecedented times Thank you for your

generosity!

Financial Stewardship

Weekly Collections as of: October 12, 2020 Offertory: $4,684.00 + Online $1,766.10 = $6,450.10

Construction: $ 2,763.00 + Online $762.00 = $3,525.00

Construction Fund Accounts as of: September 30, 2020

St. Faustina Diocesan Building Savings Account: $1,411,254.65

Alive in Christ: $121,591.70

Our Catholic Appeal (2020 OCA) as of: September 11, 2020

Parish Goal: $75,000.00 * Raised to date: $68,987.28

Families who Gave: 314 Percent of Parish: 35.9%

* Established by Finance Committee ^ Based on 2019 Parish Census

Thank you for your ongoing support!

Ofrenda semanal del: 12 Octubre 2020 Ofertorio: $4,684.00 + Online $1,766.00 = $6,450.00 Construccion: 2,763.00 + Online $762.00 = $3,525.00

Fondos de Construcción a partir de: 30 Septiembre 2020

St. Faustina Edificio Diocesana-Cuenta de Ahorrro: $1,411,254.65

Cristo Vive: $121,591.70

Nuestro llamado Católico a partir de: 11 Septiembre 2020 Parroquial: $75,000.00 *

Recaudado hasta la fecha: $68,987.28 Familias Participantes: 314

Participación Parroquial: 35..9% Establecido por el Comité de Finanzas

^Basado en el censo parroquial de 2019

¡Muchas gracias por su continuo apoyo!

Hands of Hope Food Distribution Center

which is supported by our “Food for All” Ministry, is currently

gathering items in order to put Thanksgiving dinners together for dis-

tribution for those in the Four Corners Area. Along with the items that we

are already donating as a parish, Hands of Hope is looking for the

following:

Canned cranberry sauce, mashed potato packets, gravy and/or gravy mix , mixes

for stuffing, pie, macaroni & cheese, corn bread, canned fillings for pie,

canned vegetables, rice, canned and candied yams.

Where can I find the Bulletin?

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¿Dónde puede encontrar el Boletín?

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con la palabra: APP El boletín también se publica en nuestro sitio

web: https://www.stfaustina.org/bulletins. DISCOVERMASS.com le pueden enviar un

correo electrónico con un enlace al boletín semanal. Regístrese https://discovermass.com/church/st-faustina-catholic-church-clermont-fl/

The Altar Flowers were donated in celebration of Father Ramon’s

35th Anniversary in the Priesthood by the Maglione Family.

If you would like to donate

flowers, please contact Debbie in the Parish Office

352.515.9297, X102.

*** This is a lovely way to honor your

loved ones or a special occasion!

World Mission Sunday

Organized by the Vatican Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith, this is a time for Catholics worldwide to committ themselves to the Church’s missionary vocation. More than

a thousand dioceses around the world receive regular assistance from the

funds collected on World Mission Sunday.

***

We respond to Christ’s command: “Go...make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the

Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you”

(Matthew 28:19-20)

The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day)

There will be a bilingual Mass on Monday, November 2, 2020 at 7 pm to

honor all loved ones who have gone on to their Heavenly Birth. Lighting of the wreath will be at 6:50 pm!

We would like to include the names of your loved ones who have gone

before us this last year. Please contact the Diane Maglione at njgirl47@gmail.com before October 26, 2020 with the names of your loved ones that you would like to have us remember at this very special Mass.

Prayer Intentions

Requested by:

Saturday (Sábado), October 17, 2020

4:00 PM +Jeannie Gutowski Husband, Dave

Sunday (Domingo), October 18, 2020

8:00 AM +Rafaela & +Francisco Mosquera Libia Santiago

9:30 AM +Linda May Joe May

11:00 AM +Mary Ellen Doherty Thomas Doherty

7:00 PM Parishioners Parish

Tuesday (Martes), October 20, 2020

8:00 AM +Isidra Cruz Florentina Alexander

Wednesday (Miércoles), October 21, 2020

8:00 AM +Olga Saenz Estela Velasquez

(3 year Anniversary)

Thursday (Jueves), October 22, 2020

8:00 AM +Matthew Scheible Richard & Donna Davis

Friday (Viernes), October 23, 2020

8:00 AM Special Intention for Lidia Saenz Estela Velazquez

Saturday (Sábado), October 24, 2020

4:00 PM +Bill Rehrman Julie Rehrman

Sunday (Domingo), October 25, 20020

8:00 AM +Robert & +Alexander Raeburn Christine Saraney

9:30 AM +John Discoll Michele & Lee Van Pelt

11:00 AM +Vincent & +Rose Giaimo John & Carmela

7:00 PM Parishioners Parish

Please remember in your prayers... Por favor recuerde en sus oraciones a …

Ernest Batiste, Melissa Cameron, Mary Casey Campeau, Jean & Ray Conn, Bill Consiglion, Anthony Crisanti, Ju-dith Crogman, Frank Demcsak, Patricia Dick, Linda Dugan, Kelly Dugas, David Fitch, Gloria Franks, John Friedrich, William Galarza, Valeria Garcia, Mary Garl, Lolli Gonzalez, Evelyn Rae Hahn, Mary Handshotz, Alison Hilton, Kenneth Mackay, Vinnie McGrave, Maureen Mangan, Roger Myers, Mary Naughton, Libby Nicholson, Sinaisky Nunez, Josephine O’Donnell, John Packmayer, Frank Phillip, The Raboine Family, Robert Schaffer, Dakota Smith, Brown Stegall, Nick Strembicki, Marge Tagler, Jose Tejada, Kathy Thomas, Sofia Vander Muelen, Mike Vander Muelen, Donald Villeneuve, Mary Ann Verbetich, Armin Vogl, Al Ward, John Wentling, and all those in need. Please remember in your prayers the recently

deceased members of our parish community and their families.

Por favor recuerde en sus oraciones a los

miembros de nuestra Parroquia recientemen-te fallecido, y sus familias.

Victims of Disasters & Violence

Victims of COVID –19

Please submit prayer request to the Parish Office. Names are removed monthly, unless family members contact the Parish Office.

352-515-9297

Por favor envíe la solicitud de oración a la Oficina. Los nombres se eliminan mensual-

mente, al menos que un familiar se comuni-qué con la hŦ icina Parroquial, 352-515-9297 ...

Please contact the Office of Religious Education with any questions or

Concerns? Ms. Marylu Mariniello

mmariniello@stfaustina.org Parish Office: 352.515.9297, X 103

Direct Line: 352.702.4735

St. Luke the Evangelist October 18 is the feast day of St. Luke. Everyone knows that he was one of the four gospel writers, but he was also a

doctor, born in Antioch Syria. Some say that he was a Gentile, others think that he was Greek. In addition to the gospel, he also wrote the Acts of the Apostles,

recording facts. Tradition says that he lived a long life. St. Luke was also a friend and disciple of St. Paul, accompanying him on many missions. He followed St. Paul until St.

Paul was martyred. St. Luke’s take on Jesus is seen in the six miracles and eighteen parables not found in the other gospels. He champi-ons the poor and social justice. His sto-ry of the poor Lazarus and the rich man who ignored Lazarus is telling. He uses the phrase “Blessed are the poor” and wanted God’s kingdom and mercy for

everyone. Mary’s Magnificat is noted in Luke’s gos-

pel where Mary says: that God "has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly; he has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty" (Luke 1:52-53). St. Luke has a special connection with the women in Jesus' life, especially

Mary. His gospel tells the story of the Annunciation, Mary's visit

to Elizabeth including the Magnificat, the Presentation and the story of Je-

sus' disappearance in Jerusalem. We can thank Luke for the scriptural parts of

the Hail Mary: "Hail Mary full of grace" spoken at the Annunciation and "Blessed are you and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus" spoken by her cousin Eliza-

beth. He respected women and saw hope for all.

St. Luke stresses forgiveness and God's mercy to sinners. He tells the story of the Prodigal Son welcomed back by the

overjoyed father. From St. Luke we hear the story of the forgiv-

en woman disrupting the feast by wash-ing Jesus' feet with her tears. Through-out St. Luke's gospel, Jesus takes the side of the sinner who wants to return

to God's mercy. He is often depicted in pictures with an ox or calf because these are symbols of sacrifice, alluding to the sacrifice of Jesus for everyone. Although some say that he painted im-ages of Mary, this has never been prov-en. Yet he is still considered a patron of painters of pictures, as well as the pa-tron saint of physicians and surgeons. The reports of Luke's life after Paul's death are conflicting. Some early writ-ers claim he was martyred, others say he lived a long life. Some say he preached in Greece, others in Gaul. The earliest tradition we have says that he died at 84. He was a complicated, but blessed soul handpicked by Jesus to tell generations everything we need to know about our religious heritage..

Life Long Faith Formation Life Long Faith Formation places particular em-phasis on spiritual, moral, intellectual, social and cultural needs of our community. Life Long Faith Formation ministry seeks to form our children, youth and adults to be true disciples of Jesus Christ, who through active participation in our faith community, learn to value all people as children of God and create a more loving and just

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