Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
1351 PAIGE PLACE, LADY LAKE, FL 32159 • (352) 753-0989 • FAX (352) 753-9602
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 22, 2020
M������ �� S. T��� � P���� �
No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church,�
No matter your current family or marital situation,�
No matter your personal history, age, income, background, gender, race, ethnicity or spirituality,�
No matter your own self�image of holiness or virtue ��
You belong to Jesus Christ and you belong to us!�
You are invited, accepted and respected here at St. Timothy Parish.�
We want to share our Roman Catholic way of faith and life in Christ with you!�
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT - 2 - MARCH 22, 2020
MINISTRY EVENTS
SUNDAY, ................................... ............ MARCH 22, 2020
MONDAY, ................................... ............. MARCH 23, 2020
TUESDAY, ................................... ............. MARCH 24, 2020
Following 8:30 AM Mass ............... Reconciliation ..... Church
07:00 PM AA & Alanon ............. ........ Rooms 1, 2, 3, 5 & 7
WEDNESDAY, ............................... ............. MARCH 25, 2020
THURSDAY, ................................... ............. MARCH 26, 2020
FRIDAY, ................................... ............. MARCH 27, 2020
12:00 PM Stations of the Cross ............................. Church
SATURDAY, ................................... ............. MARCH 28, 2020
01:00—01:45 PM ............................ Reconciliation ..... Church
03:00—03:45 PM ............................ Reconciliation ..... Church
�����
WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS
We would like to extend a warm welcome this
week to these new parishioners at St. Timothy:
John and Brenda Frye
�����
PRIVATE MASS ASSOCIATION
To accommodate those who wish to have a mass intention in
memory of someone they love but are unable to get a particular
day because the intentions at St. Timothy have been filled, St.
Timothy now offers a Private Mass Association where a priest
friend of Fr. Ed will offer a mass for that intention. The intention
will be forwarded to the priest along with the name and address
of the person requesting the mass and the priest will send a note
confirming that the mass with the intention has been offered.
For those interested in this association, please come to the
Church.
MASS INTENTIONS
SATURDAY .................... MARCH 21, 2020
2:00 PM � Anthony Ascenzi
� Ray and Jennie Fink and
Joe and Adline Wloch
4:00 PM � Carol Kosul
� Alexander Ogilvie
6:00 PM � William Kochany
� Willie Codorniu
SUNDAY .................... MARCH 22, 2020
7:00 AM � Angelina Codella
� Allison Pearl Evans
9:00 AM � Parish
(9:00 Mass has Sign Language interpreter)
11:00 AM � Jim McGuinness
� Janet and Albert Harper
5:00 PM � Michael Sudekum
� Robert Milligan
MONDAY .................... MARCH 23, 2020
7:15 AM � Carey E. Scully
� Judith Anderson
8:30 AM � Florence Cannella
� Jean Alt
TUESDAY .................... MARCH 24, 2020
7:15 AM � Josie O’Hara
� Dottie Hope Priest
8:30 AM � Emma Lapan
� Patricia Pusateri
WEDNESDAY ................. MARCH 25, 2020
7:15 AM � Mary Langton
� Liz Reiser
8:30 AM � Eucharistic Mass Association
THURSDAY .................... MARCH 26, 2020
7:15 AM � Michael Kramer
� Cathy Erler
8:30 AM � Ann Patricia Staden
� Patricia Marchetti
FRIDAY ................... MARCH 27, 2020
7:15 AM � Conrad Gessner
� Evelyn Bulcroft
8:30 AM � John Murphy
� Albert Barband
SATURDAY .................... MARCH 28, 2020
8:30 AM � Monica Novotny
� Steven Novotny
�����
DAILY RECITATION OF THE ROSARY
Recitation of the Rosary at 6:45 AM Monday-
Friday, Prior to the 7:15 AM Mass and at 8:00 AM
Monday –Saturday, Prior to 8:30 AM Daily Mass.
�����
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Family of Geraldine Cichan whose funeral was originally
planned for March 23 has had to postpone the funeral. We will
announce when this funeral is rescheduled.
The Family of Evelyn Flanagan whose funeral was originally
planned for March 28 has also had to postpone the funeral. We
will announce when this funeral is rescheduled.
MARCH 22, 2020 - 3 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
My deepest thanks to all parishioners of St. Timothy parish
for all you do to increase charity and to take on sacrifice.
Fr. Ed
THE HUSHERS
The preacher was wired for sound with a lapel mike, and as he
preached, he moved briskly about the platform, jerking the
mike cord as he went.
Then he moved to one side, getting wound up in the cord and
nearly tripping before jerking it again.
After several circles and jerks, a little girl in the third pew
leaned toward her mother and whispered, “If he gets loose, will
he hurt us?”
Six-year old Angie, and her four-year old brother, Joel, were
sitting together in church.
Joel giggled, sang and talked out loud.
Finally, his big sister had had enough. “You’re not supposed to
talk out loud in church.”
“Why? Who’s going to stop me?” Joel asked.
Angie pointed to the back of the church and said, “See those
two men standing by the door?
They’re hushers!“
My grandson was visiting one day when he asked, “Grandma,
do you know how you and God are alike?”
I mentally polished my halo, while I asked, “No, how are we
alike?”
“You’re both old,” he replied.
A ten-year old, under the tutelage of her grandmother, was
becoming quite knowledgeable about the Bible.
Then, one day, she floored her grandmother by asking, “Which
Virgin was the mother of Jesus? The Virgin Mary or the King
James Virgin?”
A Sunday school class was studying the Ten Commandments.
They were ready to discuss the last one. The teacher asked if
anyone could tell her what it was. Susie raised her hand,
stood tall, and quoted, “Thou shall not take the covers off the
neighbor’s wife.”
UNDER YOUR PROTECTION, WE SEEK REFUGE,
HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
Coronavirus Updates
During this time of Lent, I turn to our Lord, Jesus, who is the
leader of our world and our guide. I ask our entire community of
faith to pray for those already diagnosed with disease and
sickness, no matter the source, and for those who are suffering
at the hand of injustice and disregard for their sacred being. Let
us not fall prey to fear; but, seek the courage of Jesus as He
began the walk from Jerusalem to Calvary.
-Most Reverend John Noonan, Bishop of the Diocese of Orlando
Did you know…? Your gifts to Our Catholic Appeal help
others to encounter Christ.
The Diocese of Orlando facilitates the Church’s mission to
evangelize – to “go and make disciples of all nations” (Mt.
28:19). As a result of your gifts to Our Catholic Appeal, our
diocese is able to offer catechetical ministry support to parishes
with the aim of fostering mature discipleship and promoting
vibrant communities of faith. Whether intergenerational or family
-based, age-appropriate for adults, adolescents, or children, the
goal is to help parishes be discipleship learning centers that
help people explore the richness of their Catholic faith, deepen
their relationship with Christ, and share more fully in the mission
of the Church.
Please visit www.cfocf.org/OCA/give to make a gift online.
St. Timothy 2020 Our Catholic Appeal Status
OCA 2020 GOAL
$ 642,283.57
Raised to date:
$ 195,469.58
Over/under GOAL:
($ 446,813.99)
% of Goal raised
30.43%
Donor families for :
4559
# of gifts:
561
% Participation (incl. all donor families):
12.3%
DISPENSATION
Out of pastoral concern for the health and well-being of all
people during this Coronavirus pandemic, the obligation to
participate in the celebration of Sunday Mass is dispensed for:
�� All who are sick and those who care for them.
�� Those who because of age or infirmity are at greater risk for
contracting diseases.
�� Those who have been exposed to the Coronavirus because
of travel or other circumstances.
A dispensation is an exemption from a rule or usual requirement.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT - 4 - MARCH 22, 2020
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTRY
ITEMS FOR NEXT WEEK:
Pork & Beans, Canned Vegetables
Toilet Paper, Detergent and
Personal sized toiletries
are always welcome
(Please do not donate any
items past their expiration date.)
�����
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL THRIFT STORE PICK UP
St. Vincent de Paul Society will have a truck parked
in the south parking lot from 7:00 -11:00 AM THIS
Thursday, March 26, to accept any donations you
can you can bring here. In addition to gently used
clothing, gently used shoes are much appreciated!
��
NEWS FROM ST. VINCENT DE PAUL ORLANDO:
The Mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is to bring
Christ's hope and love into the homes of the needy. Please pray
for all whom we serve. To make a tax-deductible donation of
large furniture or appliances that help people in need, please call
our Donation Hotline at 1.888.986.4483.
��
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL PRISON MINISTRY
The St. Vincent de Paul Prison Ministry is in need of
all sizes of men’s clothing as well as sneakers size 9
-10 1/2. Please bring donations on the last
Thursday of the month when the truck is here for pick up.
�����
OUR MOTHER’S ATTIC
115 S. MAIN STREET (RT. 301) WILDWOOD
HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
SATURDAY 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Resale shop benefitting the Soup Kitchen, Food
Pantry and local Outreach programs. Your donations
are appreciated. Drop-offs are welcomed Monday
through Friday until 3:30 PM and Saturdays until 1:30 PM. For
pick up of large items, please call (352) 689-0128 for scheduling.
Please visit our store to shop and donate your household items.
When Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, he found
him and said, "Do you believe in the Son of Man?" He
answered and said, “Who is he, sir, that I may believe in
him?” Jesus said to him, “You have seen him and the one
speaking with you is he.” He said, “I do believe, Lord,” and
he worshiped him. - Jn 9:35-38
Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD.
�����
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 22, 2020
Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6
[1]/Eph 5:8-14/Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38
Monday: Is 65:17-21/Ps 30:2 and 4, 5-6, 11-12a and 13b
[2a]/Jn 4:43-54
Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12/Ps 46: 2-3, 5-6, 8-9/Jn 5:1-16
Wednesday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 11 [8a and
9a]/Heb 10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38
Thursday: Ex 32:7-14/Ps 106:19-20, 21-22, 23 [4a]/Jn 5:31-
47
Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22/Ps 34:17-18, 19-20, 21 and 23
[19a]/Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
Saturday: Jer 11:18-20/Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-10, 11-12 [2a]/Jn 7:40
-53
Next Sunday: Ez 37:12-14/Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [7]/Rom 8:8
-11/Jn 11:1-45 or 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45
��
OBSERVANCES FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 22, 2020
Sunday: 4
th
Sunday of Lent
Monday: St. Turibius of Mogrovejo, Bishop
Wednesday: The Annunciation of the Lord
Next Sunday: 5
th
Sunday of Lent
©LPi
�����
TODAY’S MUSIC
Gathering Song: There is a Balm in Gilead .............. MI 455
Offertory Hymn: Amazing Grace .............................. MI 432
Communion Song: ... MI 589
Shepherd Me, O God .................... MI 457
Closing Song: Lift High the Cross ......................... MI 703
MARCH 22, 2020 - 5 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
In your struggle with loss, you may sometimes feel
completely alone! No matter how abandoned you feel,
God is present in your life and wants to share your
sorrow. Out of an abundance of cautions, meetings are
cancelled until further notice.
�����
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE
RECENTLY DECEASED
James Hone
Catherine Ann Brandy Mann
Marie Hulick
Robert Dite
�����
KARING KRAFTERS
The month of March finds the ladies of Karing Krafters continuing
their work on baby items for the Women’s Guild baby shower and
H.O.M.E. Knitted or crocheted hats, booties, bibs, and blankets
along with fleece and quilted blankets are being made. Some of
our ladies continue their work on bereavement gowns which will
be donated to families who have lost a baby. These Angel
Gowns are made so family members can bury their infant in
something handmade and special.
As always your donations of baby yarn, gift cards, or monetary
donations are greatly appreciated and will help us in this ministry.
Karing Krafters are also requesting fabric, upholstery fabric
remnants, and solid color men’s ties to be used to make clothing
protectors. These handmade “bibs” are donated to nursing
homes, Operation Homebound, and used for in home patient
speech therapy.
Visit us on Tuesday mornings in the parish hall and see our work.
New members are always welcomed. Call Phyllis at 772-480-
0693 or Nicky at 352-391-8300 for more information.
APRIL WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
April wedding anniversaries will be celebrated at 9:00 AM
Mass on April 19. If you wish your anniversary
included, call the office by 12:00 PM Friday, March 27
with your name and number of years married. We do
not automatically include names that were called in last year.
�����
ST. TIMOTHY WOMEN'S GUILD
The St. Timothy Women’s Guild meeting is
cancelled for Tuesday, March 31, 2020, in the
Parish Hall . Our annual Baby Shower will be
scheduled for a later date.
�����
BIBLE STUDY
Starting March 24 and 25, we will begin studying
the Book of Revelations.
This is one of the most difficult books of the bible.
We will be focusing on the meaning behind the
words, most of which are symbolic rather than
literal.
The Tuesday class is from 9:30 to 11:00 AM In Rooms 1 & 2.
The Wednesday class is from 1:30 to 3:00 PM in Rooms 1 & 2.
You can attend either class.
If you have never been to our class, it is time to join. The bible
will come alive in your heart.
All are welcome.
For further information, contact Allen Eskreis (352) 533-1718).
�����
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
The Cancer Support Meeting for April at St. Timothy
Church has been cancelled due to coronavirus
concerns.
Villages Cancer Support Group
2020 LENTEN PENANCE SERVICES
NORTHERN DEANERY
Church Time
PLEASE CHECK TO CONFIRM PENANCE SERVICE IS STILL ON
BEFORE TRAVELING
BROADWAY STARS
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2020
4:00 AND 7:00 PM
ST TIMOTHY CATHOLIC CHURCH
TICKETS: $20 GENERAL SEATING
POSTPONED—PLEASE READ BELOW
Out of an abundance of caution, this concert will be
rescheduled as soon as it becomes prudent to do so. We are
NOT cancelling the concert, but we will be rescheduling it for a
later date. Please hold on to your tickets. Ticket sales have
been suspended until the Concert date is rescheduled.
If you already certain they will not be able to attend the
rescheduled concert and will need a refund, please email
carolbellavia77@gmail with your name, mailing address, and
phone number .
Thank you for your support of the St. Timothy Music Ministry.
Canceled
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT - 6 - MARCH 22, 2020
ST. TIMOTHY COUNCIL 10034
April 1: Council Meeting in Rooms 1, 2, 3 at 6:30 pm. Officers
meet in Room 5 at 5:30 pm.
April 3: First Friday Mass at 8:30 am, breakfast following at
Perkins.
��
40 CANS FOR 40 DAYS
There are three weeks left before Holy Week. Are you still
keeping up with your food donations? Meditate on the good just
one can of food does for someone that is hungry and then think
about what 40 days of food means.
��
QUEEN OF THE ROSARY ASSEMBLY 2722
March 28: Fourth Degree Exemplification will take place in
Bradenton, FL. We are pleased to announce that we
have five candidates who will attend to take their
Patriotic Degree.
�����
PILGRIMAGE TO POLAND AND PRAGUE, SEPTEMBER 14-24, 2020
WITH FR. RAFAL KANDORA, OF ST MARK THE EVANGELIST
$3,962.53 per person based on double
occupancy. For more information please
contact: Krista (317) 574-4191 │
www.tektonministries.org
�����
PLEASE PRAY
We turn to Mary, Mother of God, our Patroness, and pray the prayer
which Pope Francis offered on March 11:
O Mary,
you always shine on our path
as a sign of salvation and of hope.
We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick,
who at the cross took part in Jesus’ pain, keeping your faith firm.
You, Salvation of the Roman People,
know what we need,
and we are sure you will provide
so that, as in Cana of Galilee,
we may return to joy and to feasting
after this time of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love,
to conform to the will of the Father
and to do as we are told by Jesus,
who has taken upon himself our sufferings
and carried our sorrows
to lead us, through the cross,
to the joy of the resurrection.
Under your protection, we seek refuge, Holy Mother of God.
Do not disdain the entreaties of we who are in trial,
but deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen.
�����
SENIOR OPPORTUNITY ZONE (SOZO) CONFERENCE CANCELED
We have decided, with regret, to cancel our Senior Opportunity
Conference because of growing concerns about the Coronavirus
(COVID 19). CDC guidelines recommend that seniors – our
target audience – should avoid large group gatherings.
We have over 50 fabulous baskets that we planned to have at
the Conference. We have decided to hold a Summer Basket
Fest, open to the public, at St. Timothy Church on July 18
th
from
9:00—11:00 AM. Please plan to join us as we continue to
support SoZo Kids, children living in the Ocala Forest in abject
poverty.
�����
ST. PATRICK'S DAY - MASS AND BREAKFAST
The St. Patrick’s Day Mass and
Breakfast was canceled. Members
will be in touch to refund your
tickets.
Thank you for your cooperation.
ST. TIMOTHY GIFT SHOP
352 350 8037
Located off the vestibule in the Church.
See Page 9 for Gift Shop Hours.
We accept only CASH or CHECKS.
We do not accept credit or debit cards.
Gift Shop is closed until further notice
due to coronavirus 19 pandemic.
Thank you for your support.
MARCH 22, 2020 - 7 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT: SECOND SCRUTINY
FOR THE ELECT OF OUR PARISH
During the 11:00 AM Sunday Mass, following the homily, the
elect of our parish: Dominic, Aaliyah, and Mia Rojas, will
participate in the second of three Scrutinies. In this second
Scrutiny, the Gospel tells the story of a man born blind who is
healed by Jesus. Christ is the light of the world who draws all
men out of darkness and who comes to meet them in Baptism,
where their spiritual eyes will be washed clean, enabling them to
see with the eyes of faith. “Jesus heard that they had cast him
out , and having found him he said, ‘Do you believe in the Son of
man?’ He answered, ‘And who is he, sir, that I may believe in
him?’ Jesus said to him, ‘You have seen him, and it is he who
speaks to you.’ He said, ‘Lord, I believe’; and he worshipped
him” (John 9:35-38). As the blind man comes to believe in Jesus,
so too will the elect come to believe in him and witness his power
in the world.
Please pray for Dominic, Aaliyah, and Mia.
�����
TAKE TIME TO REFLECT AFTER MASS
Do we forget everything that happened at Mass as soon as we burst out the
church door? We shouldn’t let that happen, says, St. John Chrysostom.
Take some time after Mass to digest what you’ve heard there, or it will do you
no good at all.
I hear many say, “While we’re here and have the privilege of
hearing, we are awed, but when we leave, we change again,
and the fire of enthusiasm goes out.”
So what can we do to keep this from happening? Let’s figure out
how it happens. Where does such a great change in us come
from? It comes from the inappropriate use of our time, and from
the company of evil people.
We shouldn’t jump right back into business unsuited for church
as soon as we leave church. Instead, as soon as we get home,
we ought to take our Bible in our hands and call our wife and
children to join in putting together what we’ve heard – and then,
not before, go back to the business of life.
After the bath, you don’t hurry to the marketplace, because the
business of the market would destroy the refreshment of the
bath. Well, we have much more reason to act on the same
principle after church. But in fact we do the opposite, and thus
throw away everything. While the good effect of what has been
said to us is not settled yet, the great force of the things that
press on us from the outside sweeps everything away
completely.
To keep this from happening, when you go home from church,
you should think nothing more necessary that you should put
together the things that have been said to you. It would be the
worst kind of folly if while we give five and even six days to the
business of this life, we wouldn’t give even one day to spiritual
things – or rather not so much as a small part of one day.
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 5 on Matthew 1
IN GOD’S PRESENCE, CONSIDER . . .
What do I do on Sunday’s after Mass?
Could I be using that time – even half an hour of it – a little
better?
CLOSING PRAYER
Lord, have mercy on me, and let me spend the whole day
perfect, holy, peaceful, and without sin.
Source: “A year with the Church Fathers”, Mike Aquilina, Convergent, 2017
ACCEPT YOUR WHOLE SELF – THE LIGHT AND THE DARK
It is very difficult for each of us to believe in Christ’s words, “I did
not come to call the virtuous, but sinners. . . .” Perhaps no
psychologist has stressed the need of self-acceptance so much
as Carl Jung. For Jung, self-realization meant integration of the
shadow. It is the growing ability to allow the dark side of our
personality to enter into the awareness and thus prevent a one-
sided life in which only that which is presentable to the outside
world is considered as a real part of ourselves. To come to an
inner unity, totality and wholeness, every part of our self should
be accepted and integrated. Christ represents the light in us. But
Christ was crucified between two murderers who live in us.
(Source: “You Are The Beloved”, Fr. Henri Nouwen, Convergent, 2017)
TIME TO CELEBRATE!
Trinity Catholic High School, with a great deal of
help from parishioners throughout the Northern
Deanery over the last 20 years, is celebrating
paying off our school debt! Our celebration will take
place on Saturday, April 18th. Bishop Noonan will
celebrate Mass, Fr. Pat Sheedy will literally burn
the mortgage papers, then we'll play "Cow Patty
Bingo" with Sassy the Cow, enjoy a cook-out, give
campus tours, and enjoy our "faith family" reunion.
COME TO OUR CELEBRATION! We’ll gather at
4 and start Mass at 5 pm. Please note:
This Mass will fulfill your duty for weekend Mass.
We’ll mail your collection envelope to your parish.
Loose change will be given to Saving Mercy.
We celebrate YOU as much as finally being debt-
free so RSVP at http://bit.ly/tcdebtfree
See you there!
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT - 8 - MARCH 22, 2020
Visit our Website: www.sttimothycc.com�
Deacon Robert Basye
Deacon Kevin Mukri
Deacon John Bellacicco, Retired
Deacon Dick Bigelow, Retired
Deacon Rich Kaseta, Retired
Deacon Ron L’Huillier, Retired
Deacon George Mattison, Retired
Deacon John Sullivan, Retired
Deacon Bob Turbitt, Retired
Baptism
Preparation Class for Parents (call Parish Office)
Marriage
Four Months Advance Notice
Anointing of the Sick
Call Parish Office for appointment
New Parishioners
Please call Parish Office
Parish Office Hours
Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Confessions:
Tuesday: ....................... Following 8:30 AM Mass
Saturday: .......................... 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM
(Or anytime by appointment).
ST. TIMOTHY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
1351 Paige Place, Lady Lake, FL 32159
(352) 753-0989 • Fax (352) 753-9602
Very Rev. Ed Waters, Pastor
Rev. Paul Chemplamparampil CMI, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Leo Perera, Hospital Ministry
Rev. Gerard Cunningham,
Retired
Rev. Peter Mitchell, Retired
Rev. Ken Nielson, Retired
Rev. Gerald Shovelton, Retired
Mass Schedule
Monday—Friday: 7:15 and 8:30 AM
Saturday: 8:30 AM
Saturday Vigil: 02:00, 4:00 and 6:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00, 9:00, and 11:00 AM; and 5:00 PM
Holy Days of Obligation
Holy Day: 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 AM
Holy Day Vigil: 4:00 and 6:00 PM
NOTICE FROM ORLANDO DIOCESE
It has come to our attention that individuals may be receiving
texts or emails from clergy or leaders within our parish asking
for gift cards or financial assistance with travel. Please know
that the Diocese does not allow anyone to solicit financial
contributions or assistance for an individual or approves of
solicitation for personal business as a representative of the
Church. If you are approached by a leader, whether clergy,
employee or volunteer, within your parish for any cause
regarding financial assistance and you choose to respond,
always require a contract and receipt upon completion of the
transaction.
ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD
SAINT OF THE DAY FOR MARCH 25
THE STORY OF THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD
The feast of the Annunciation,
now recognized as a solemnity,
was first celebrated in the
fourth or fifth century. Its central
focus is the Incarnation: God
has become one of us. From all
eternity God had decided that
the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity should become
human. Now, as Luke 1:26-38 tells us, the decision is being
realized. The God-Man embraces all humanity, indeed all
creation, to bring it to God in one great act of love. Because
human beings have rejected God, Jesus will accept a life of
suffering and an agonizing death: “No one has greater love than
this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” (John 15:13).
Mary has an important role to play in God’s plan. From all
eternity, God destined her to be the mother of Jesus and closely
related to him in the creation and redemption of the world. We
could say that God’s decrees of creation and redemption are
joined in the decree of Incarnation. Because Mary is God’s
instrument in the Incarnation, she has a role to play with Jesus in
creation and redemption. It is a God-given role. It is God’s grace
from beginning to end. Mary becomes the eminent figure she is
only by God’s grace. She is the empty space where God could
act. Everything she is she owes to the Trinity.
Mary is the virgin-mother who fulfills Isaiah 7:14 in a way that
Isaiah could not have imagined. She is united with her son in
carrying out the will of God (Psalm 40:8-9; Hebrews 10:7-9; Luke
1:38).
Together with Jesus, the privileged and graced Mary is the link
between heaven and earth. She is the human being who best,
after Jesus, exemplifies the possibilities of human existence.
She received into her lowliness the infinite love of God. She
shows how an ordinary human being can reflect God in the
ordinary circumstances of life. She exemplifies what the Church
and every member of the Church is meant to become. She is the
ultimate product of the creative and redemptive power of God.
She manifests what the Incarnation is meant to accomplish for
all of us.
REFLECTION
Sometimes spiritual writers are accused of putting Mary on a
pedestal and thereby, discouraging ordinary humans from
imitating her. Perhaps such an observation is misguided. God
did put Mary on a pedestal and has put all human beings on a
pedestal. We have scarcely begun to realize the magnificence of
divine grace, the wonder of God’s freely given love. The marvel
of Mary—even in the midst of her very ordinary life—is God’s
shout to us to wake up to the marvelous creatures that we all are
by divine design.
https://www.franciscanmedia.org/annunciation-of-the-lord/
For ad info. call 1-800-477-4574 • www.4lpi.com 16-0028-A
8575 NE 138th Lane, Ste 203 Lady Lake, FL 32159 Main: (352) 674-2080 Fax: (352) 674-2178 Georg Couturier, MD, FACC BoardCertifiedinCardiovascularDisease,Nuclear CardiologyandEchocardiology•VascularImaging andCardiacCTCardiacDeviceSpecialist
LONE OAK CEMETERYNow offering burial & cremation sites
dedicated to the Catholic faith.For information please call: 352.326.9085
FREE WATCH BATTERIESGold In Art Jewelers
103 Clay Avenue S.Lady Lake 352-259-0385
Treatments covered by Medicare and most other insurances!
EFFECTIVE FDA APPROVED NON-SURGICAL TREATMENTS!
We Treat: • Sciatica
• Neck Pain
• Back Pain
• Neuropathy
• Knee Pain
• Stenosis
• Shoulder Pain
• Chronic Pain
Dr. Chad Rose, D.C.Clinic Director
PREFERRED
MEDICARE
PROVIDERS
Dr. Sanford Epstein, D.O., Medical DirectorDr. Catherine Christenson, DNP, ARNP, Nurse PractitionerDr. Nicole Tucker, DPT, Doctor of Physical Therapy
910 Old Camp Rd., Ste 92, Lake Sumter LandingTM
The Villages, FL 32162 (next to Winn Dixie)
FREE CHAIR MASSAGE
With Complimentary Consultation
Let Us Cater Your Special Event Casual to Elegant…We Do It All!
Full Service or Drop-Off Service ~ We Create Menus Privately Owned & Operated by Ed Poplaski, CEC, CFBE With Over 40 Years of Culinary Experience
Affordable ~ Time-Saving ~ Memorable Call Today! 352.753.2367 www.LaHaciendaCatering.com
Parties ~ Reunions ~ Weddings Anniversaries ~ Company Picnics
Conveniently located at 1199 Avenida CentralThe Villages, FL 32159
• Private Duty • Specialty Infusions • Companion Care • Personal Care • Pediatric Care • Respite Care • Skilled Nursing • Meal Prep • Worker’s Comp
Serving the surrounding communities in Citrus,Hernando, Lake, Marion & Sumter Counties
Ph: (352) 530-2862State of Florida Home Health Agency License: 299994578
ACHC AccreditedAn Equal Opportunity Employer
Call to Schedule an Appointment
• Complimentary Initial Consultation• Wills, Trusts and Probate
561 Fieldcrest Drive • The Villages, FL(352) 633-1263
Estate Planning • Probate
Lake Port Square352-728-1329
SeamstressNo Job Too Large or Small
352-259-2609Call for appointments
Clothing Alterations for Ladies & Gents
Parishioner
Renata Cockburn (Co-Burn)
Medicare Advantage • Medicare SupplementsDirect: 352-775-3336
[email protected] TO SEE IF YOU CAN SWITCH NOW
THE VILLAGES OFFICE
Renata: [email protected]
https://renatacliff.5starrefer.com
RENATA & CLIFF COCKBURNREALTORS®
St. Timothy SupportersCall me to ask me about how I can make a
donation to your church in your name
Coming Soon! Brownwood® in 2020
StLukesAtTheVillages.com1050 Old Camp Rd. | The Villages, FL 32162 | 352-227-4464
at The Villages®Eye Care & Surgical Center
2ND LOCATION
Family Caregivers
Love is my secret to success!Buys groceries • Cooks • Cleans house • Laundry
Get dressed • Take a shower • Take medicine and morePlease call Linda for more information
352-571-8070
Choice Maintenance
Premier Maintenance For Your Landscape
(352) 502-2880Lawn Mowing • Shrub Trimming • Weeding In Beds
Full landscaping and hardscaping installation also available.
For ad info. call 1-800-477-4574 • www.4lpi.com 16-0028-B
High Quality, Comprehensive Legal Services • Wills, Trusts & Estates • Estate Administration • Estate Planning • Probate • Veterans’ Aid & Attendance • Guardianship • Medicaid Planning • Special Needs Planning • Trust Administration • Blended Family Planning
Questions and Consultations are ALWAYS Complimentary (352) 753-9333 WWW.MILLHORNLAW.COM
ELITE Transportation by George 352.245.2563DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE
AIRPORT & CRUISE LINE SHUTTLE, OUTINGS TO ORLANDO ATTRACTIONSALWAYS TIMELY & COMMERCIALLY INSURED! [email protected]
• Repairs • Re-Roof • InspectionsFREE ESTIMATES
Licensed INSUREDCCC1330592
Jason Hise [email protected]: (352) 236-7663 • Villages: (352) 751-7661 | [email protected]
Village Airport Van 241-20003
52
Hillcrest Memorial Gardens 1901 CR 25A, Leesburg, FL 38748 www.hillcrestmemgard.com 352-201-3573
Cremation Memorialization Available from $99500
Serving The Families Of Central Florida Since 1976
• Living Trusts
• Wills
• Powers of Attorney
• Living Wills
• Probate of Estates
• Administration of Trusts
www.boydestatelaw.comFree Consultation To Review Your Will or Trust
13710 US Hwy 441, Ste 100 • The Villages(Next to Billy’s Café)
Lake/Sumter 383-8123Marion 307-1123
Melissa Huennekens Cell: (352) 817-7975 Email: [email protected] www.MelSells.com MAKING REALTY DREAMS A REALITY
Th e Sleep labJuan A. Albino, MD
Board Certified in Sleep Medicine(352) 751-4955 • www.VillageSleepLab.com
Call Us if You have Snoring, Sleepiness or Sleep ApneaWe welcome Original Medicare & Most Blue Cross/Blue Shield PlansSe habla español • Medical School: Harvard, Fellowship: Columbia University
Kevin Hodne 352-552-5329 Residential & Commercial • Pressure Washing • Exterior Cleaning Driveway Cleaning • Deck/Fence Cleaning • Move in/Out Cleaning
Ronald A. JonesAttorney at Law • Power of Attorney
• Wills - Probate• Prenuptial Agreements
15600 A S. US Hwy. 441Summerfield
~ St. Tim Parishioner ~(352) 347-2288 • www.flawyer.us
Jewelry DesignCustom Design Studio
Villages Established 1999 Rolex Repair • Experienced Well Known Jeweler
40 Year Experience On Premise Open 6 Days a Week 10am-6pm, Closed Sunday
1040 Bichara Blvd, The Villages • 352-751-0202
3194 Glenview Rd • The Villages | (352) 753-0077www.glenviewcountryclub.com
Join us for Sunday Brunch
FREE MIMOSAOne free drink per customer with purchase
of Sunday Brunch or entree.
$10 OFF WITH THE PURCHASE OF $50
FREE HEARING EVALUATIONS!We are open (7) days a week from 7am to 7pm
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
352-571-0150 | www.HearMoreMedical.com
• Guaranteed Lowest Prices • Board Certified Specialists• Latest Technology • Direct Stream to TV, Cell & Church• All Mfgs. & Brands • Small, Discreet, Invisible• Free Consult • Free Demonstrations
(Some restrictions may apply)
Michael Moore, BC-HIS
Lounge StyleSolo Guitarist Music for dinner parties or any social event. Familiar Standards, Latin and Jazz Tunes
Hershal Chapman(256) [email protected]
McGinnis Builders Inc.
ROOFING • ADDITIONSBATHROOM • REMODELING
NEW CONSTRUCTION
352-266-9403Residential & Commercial
Lic & Ins. CCC# 1330459 • CBC# 1254093
LET US PLACE YOUR AD HERE.
3-D-4-3 For ad info. call 1-800-477-4574 • www.4lpi.com 16-0028-O
Protecting Catholic Families since 1882
LIFE INSURANCE DISABILITY INSURANCE LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE RETIREMENT ANNUITIES
Alberto Fernandez, Field AgentOffice: (352) 873-6678 • [email protected]
AMLove Senior CareHousehold Cleaning • Laundry • Cooking • 24hr Live-in
Bath • Grocery Shopping • Errands of any typeCompanion Services • Doctor Appointments
Medication Reminders • And so much more…352-502-4923
www.amloveseniorcare.com
Mary F. Barber M.D.Skin Cancer Center of Central Florida
10973 S.E. 175th Place, Suite 100 • Summerfield, FL 34491352-259-6553 • Visit at www.skincf.com
All About CartsMobile Cart Repair Service
We Move Carts!352-409-2702
We Come
To You!
Ace Tree Service(352) 787-9390
WE SPECIALIZE IN:LARGE TREE REMOVALS, HAZARDOUS LIMB
REMOVAL, TRIMMING & PRUNING ETC. ISA Certified Arborist
“Professional Tree Care For over 40 Years”
ED DOMBROWSKIParishioner’s Choice
352-895-9081 Cell • 352-307-0304 OfficeCR42 / Hwy 441 | [email protected]
16570 S. Hwy. 441 Summerfield,FL34491
PIPE DREAMS PLUMBING352-693-5387
Full Service Plumbing Free Estimates We are a fully licensed & insured dependable company and our family really does appreciate your business. #CFC1426720
1168 Main St. • The Villages(352) 751-1801
Airline Tickets • Cruises • Hotel Booking • Local ToursWorldwide Tour Packages • Notary Public
Travelfor n w
[email protected](305) 528-4938
Let me Take away the Stress ofPlanning your Vacation
Alliance & Associates
Debra White, Benefit CounselorCell: (727) 458-9876 | Office: (352) 565-1742
[email protected] SE 109 Terrace Road • Unit 5A • Summerfield, FL 34491
www.alliance321.com
Licensed & Insured CAC1814470
352-245-3752 We Answer the Phones 24/7
$59 Summer Tune Up Special
(352) 259-9398 | workmantransportation.com
MITCHELL’S MOVING WE DO IT ALL! mitchellsmoving.com 352-800-0597
Florian Gegaj, M.D. Internal Medicine is pleased to announce his clinic…
1050 Old Camp Rd. • Suite 206The Villages, FL 32162Phone: 352.353.0092myclevelandhealthcenter.org
Honest & Reliable • Free Estimates Over 22 Years Experience • Family owned & operated Weekly • Bi-Monthly • Monthly
Kelly’s Kleaning352-308-4947
Cal’s Barber and Beauty4 Locations inthe Villages
Lake Sumter LandingBrown Wood • Spanish Springs
Colony Plaza
Pure, Safe, Delicious Water 352-454-2992 | www.swssystems.com
Do You Know What’s in Your Water?
JUST DANDY PET PARLOURAnesthesia Free Dental Cleanings
978 Bichara Blvd., The Villages, FL 32159(352) 259-7000
JOIN TODAY EMERGENCY TOWING • TIRE REPAIR FUEL DELIVERY 352-661-0562 www.24hrCartClub.com
Choice Hardscape
(352) 502-2880
Block Walls • Stone Patios • Knee WallsRock • Mulch • Pine Straw • Landscape Design
10% OFF DISCOUNT TO PARISHIONERS
TIP TOP MAID Residential, Rental, and Move Out/In Cleaning One-Time, Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Tri-Weekly or Monthly Cleanings For Appts call Diane • (352) 460-9176 Veteran Owned/Operated Lic. & Ins.
ATFGARAGE DOOR
INC
INSTALLATION& REPAIRSFollow us onFacebook!
352-343-5285
Located inLeesburg, FL
• Lawn Care • Pressure Washing • Sur face Cleaning • Much More 352-361-0402 L ic ./ Ins .
CH
RISTOPHER GUE’SA1H
O M E S E R V I C E S
TIM’S MOBILE DETAILING AND EXPRESS CLEANINGLET US GIVE YOUR CAR THE CLEANING IT DESERVES
SAVE MONEY. SAVE GAS. RELAX AND STAY HOME...I COME TO YOU! WE USE OUR OWN WATER SOURCE! Call 352-877-0135
