The Sacraments

ALL SOULS CATHOLIC CHURCH SANFORD, FLORIDA

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CLERGY OF THE PARISH

Fr. Gilbert Medina, Pastor Fr. Ed McCarthy, Retired

Fr. Kenneth Metz, Retired Fr. Andrzej Jurkiewicz, Latin Mass Celebrant

Fr. Mark Christopher, Retired Rev. Mr. Marty Mueller, Deacon

CHURCH ~ SCHOOL CEMETERY

www.allsoulssanford.org

407.322.3795 407.322.1131 FAX

PARISH OFFICE 301 W. 8th Street

Hours: M-F, 8 am to 4:30 pm office@allsoulssanford.org

The Sacrament of Reconciliation: Confessions are heard each week on Saturday at the Church (SR #46)

from 3:45pm to 4:45pm or by calling the parish office to make an appointment with a priest. Learn

more about this beautiful sacrament by visiting our website: www.allsoulssanford.org/reconciliation

The Sacrament of Baptism: Call the parish office to learn the necessary requirements and make an

appointment with Fr. Kenneth Metz to have your child baptized. Ask us about the requirements for

Godparents.

The Sacrament of Marriage: Getting married? Congratulations! The process of being married in the

Catholic Church could take between 6 months to a year to complete. Please contact Ann Cammarata at

the parish office as soon as possible after your engagement if you would like to be married at All Souls

Catholic Church.

Anointing of the Sick: Please call the parish office. The Rite of Anointing tells us there is no need to wait

until a person is at the point of death to receive the Sacrament. Did you know that the Sacrament may be

repeated if the person becomes sick again? A person should be anointed before surgery when a

dangerous illness is the reason for the intervention.

Eucharistic Ministry to the Sick and Homebound: If you are unable to attend Mass, please call the

parish office so we may assist you in having a visit from one of our ministers or one of our priests.

Catholic Funeral and Burial: Please call the parish office or have the funeral home director contact us to

arrange the Funeral Mass and for more information about burial at All Souls Catholic Cemetery.

Our Online Homilies: If you missed Mass over the weekend you may view the homily by visiting:

www.allsoulssanford.org

CHURCH LOCATION 3280 W. 1st St. (SR #46), Sanford, FL

Saturday 5:00 pm Vigil Mass Sunday 9:30 am, 11am,

12:30 pm (Spanish) Confession: Saturday,

3:35 to 4:45 pm

HISTORIC CHAPEL LOCATION 800 S. Oak Ave., Sanford, FL

Daily Mass 8:30 am, Monday—Saturday

Sunday 8:00 am, 2:00 pm (Latin)

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Secretary to Fr. Medina/Office Manager Ann Cammarata acammarata@allsoulssanford.org Receptionist Amy Scott ascott@allsoulssanford.org Hispanic Secretary Beatriz Perez De Koeneke bkoeneke@allsoulssanford.org Faith Formation Director Jenny Mansingh jmansingh@allsoulssanford.org Youth Minister Michelle Murphy mmurphy@allsoulssanford.org Director of Music & Liturgy David McGhee dmcghee@allsoulssanford.org Web site: www.allsoulsmusic.com Associate Director of Music Nancy Pfingsten associatemusicdirector@allsoulsmusic.com Phone: 407.322.7003 Business Manager Mimi Costa mcosta@allsoulssanford.org Facilities Mary Valente mvalente@allsoulssanford.org Cemetery: Contact Mary Valente at the Parish Office. All Souls Cemetery Location: Corner of 25th St. & Hardy Ave.

All Souls Parish Office Staff

Phone: 407.322.3795 - Fax: 407.322.1131 "And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was." In our day and age, the star of Christmas has become a kind of decorative symbol that adorns manger scenes and Christmas trees. It suggests something good and bright and holy, a visual indicator that the "Light of the world" has appeared. But today, on the feast of the Epiphany, we recall that originally, this star was not just a pretty symbolic ornament. This star was a sign from God that intervened in the operations of the physical universe. The Magi understood that this star was sent from God to indicate where his Son would be born. Of course it should not surprise us in this season of all seasons that God should choose to order the universe according to his purposes. Jesus has just been born of a virgin! God has just taken on human flesh. These events in themselves are extraordinary divine interventions--miracles that defy the standard operation of things. Why shouldn't God choose to send a luminous star where he wants it, when he wants it? Why shouldn't he reveal his plan through the things that he created in the first place? The beauty of today's feast is found, in part, in the fact that the Magi were able to recognize this sign from God. They waited for it, they saw it, and they rejoiced in it: "They were overjoyed at seeing the star." We too should be overjoyed in this season of God's special revelation to us. We may need the eyes to recognize it, but truly we have waited for a Savior, we have seen his appearance at Christmas, and now it is time to celebrate! God is at work in our physical world. He has come here, now to save us. This is cause for rejoicing! L.P.I. Inc.

Reflection—Epiphany of the Lord

La Epifanía del Señor Seguimos celebrando el nacimiento del Hijo de Dios y la liturgia nos invita hoy a entrar de lleno al misterio de la Epifanía del Señor. "Epifanía" viene del griego y significa manifestación. Hoy Dios se manifiesta al mundo por medio de los tres reyes. La Iglesia Griega celebra la Epifanía a lo grande, la Iglesia Católica la celebra después del nacimiento de Jesús. En la antigüedad se creía generalmente que las estrellas y los planetas tenían un significado especial en el nacimiento de personas importantes. Los magos que llegaron hasta Jesús no eran magos como los que vemos en el circo que hacen magia, sino que eran las personas sabias de aquellos tiempos. Es importante que expliquemos a los niños esta gran diferencia especialmente porque muchas veces esperan la magia de muchos juguetes. ¿De qué forma Dios se ha manifestado a nosotros en esta Navidad? ¿Qué hemos encontrado en la jornada de búsqueda de Dios en nuestra vida? Recordemos que en el camino de la vida nuestro enfoque principal debe ser el Señor Jesús. Hace apenas 8 días celebramos con alegría el Año Nuevo ahora tenemos casi 365 días de páginas en blanco para llenarlas con proyectos y sueños propios. El más importante es continuar moviéndonos hacia Cristo. Que no se pierda la estrella de la Navidad entre lo cotidiano de la vida. Que siempre preguntemos a los que nos rodean, "¿Dónde está el rey de los judíos que acaba de nacer? Porque vimos surgir su estrella y hemos venido a adorarlo" (Mt 2, 2). Que durante el año recordemos las siguientes palabras: Gloria a Dios en las alturas, nacido en Belén, magos de oriente llegaron a Jerusalén. ¡Que así sea! L.P.I. Inc.

You are invited to our once a month time of prayer and Marian awareness on Friday, January 13th at 9:15 am and again at 8:00 pm at the Historic Chapel, 800 S. Oak Avenue. Please become a integral part in fulfilling what Our Lady asked of us at Fatima as we pray for the Triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. We look

forward to sharing these moments of prayer with you each month through the coming year. Would you please make plans to attend? For more information call Donna Kinser at 321. 363.7477 or email: dmklak@gmail.com

JOIN US SATURDAY, JANUARY 21ST FROM 6-8PM IN

THE SOCIAL HALL FOR

MEATY CHILI, VEGGI CHILI, TOPPING BAR,

SALAD, BREAD AND DESSERT

All ARE WELCOME! Tickets are FREE but must be picked up at the Church

Office at 301 W. 8th Street, by 4:30 pm on Wednesday , January 18th

407-322-3795 Next week look for the surprise entertainment announcement!

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Our Council of Catholic Women

Our General Meting was an exciting event as we had Ms. Vantrease Blair, Executive Director of The Russell House, Home for Atypical Children as our Guest Speaker. Our next function is Bunko, Saturday, February 4th. We have tickets to sell. Dear Ladies of the Parish we send a warm welcome to you to join us in Our Lady's Council.

Lead with your heart.... Eleanor Tolley, President ~ 407.637.2236, etolley16@gmail.com

Often people attend Mass at All Souls for several years, but never register. Registering here is a declaration of your desire to be part of a Catholic community and to make a commitment to the life of All

Souls Church. Being a registered parishioner makes the process much easier when it is time for infant baptism, school or religious education registration, weddings, when asked to be a baptismal or confirmation sponsor, and even funerals. A registered parishioner receives all parish mailings, too. Church law advises that territories or boundaries no longer limit parish registration. All Souls accepts anyone who wants to share in the life of the parish regardless of where they live. In order to register, you need to complete a registration card. These may be found in the narthex of the church or chapel, the parish office during the week or online at our parish website: www.allsoulssanford.org. Why not sign up today? We Love New Members! A special All Souls welcome to:

Angela DeCrow Dara Pfeiffer & Charity Hill

John Michaud Enrique & Maria Maldonado

Renee LeGendre, Joseph & Michael Abache Please complete and return the white registration card found in the Narthex of the Church to ensure your official registration at

All Souls Catholic Church!

If you've got what it takes to go round after round, then you'll enjoy BINGO with the Knights of Columbus Council 5357. We offer three game packages plus extras, a snack bar and full meals, intermissions, and a guaranteed payout. Located in the Columbus Club of Sanford, 2509 Myrtle Ave, Sunday & Thursday night, 5:30 pm. State law requires that all persons playing Bingo must be at least 18 years of age. For more information call

The Knights of Columbus

Annual Contribution Statement

Make All Souls your parish home, today!

Offertory Collection Weekend of 12/18/16 $13,044 Offertory Collection Weekend of 12/25/16 31,707 Offertory Collection Weekend of 1/1/17* 48,975 St. Vincent de Paul 12/18/16 337 St. Vincent de Paul 12/25/16 339 St. Vincent de Paul 1/1/17 451 Catholic Charities Christmas Day Collection 3,406 Church Mortgage Principle Bal. 09/30/16 $ 1,887,110 Debt Reduction Collection 12/18/16 1,415 Debt Reduction Collection 12/25/16 1,419 Debt Reduction Collection 1/1/17** 10,831

Did you forgot your envelopes? Register for online giving today! Lost or forgotten envelopes? Do you prefer to set up automatic donations? It’s easy to give online with our secure site: WeShare

Visit: allsoulssanford.weshareonline.org *Two yearly gifts; **Yearly gift

Attendance: 12/25/16 4:00 pm 1039 5:00 pm 156 6:00 pm 436 8:00 pm (Sp) 278 Midnight 720 8:00 am 116 9:30 am 243 11:00 am 312 12:30 pm (Sp) 212 2:00 pm 100 Total 3267

Attendance: 1/1/17 5:00 pm 356 8:00 am 100 9:30 am 262 11:00 am 318 12:30 pm 340 2pm not reported Total 1376

Attendance: 12/18/16 5:00 pm 308 8:00 am 136 9:30 am 374 11:00 am 385 12:30 pm 302 2pm not reported Total 1505

A very sincere and heartfelt thanks to all of our parishioners whose stewardship of treasure is offered to the parish each year. All Souls Catholic Church cannot survive without your generosity. Your financial support is truly a gift from God! If you would like a statement of

your contributions made to All Souls Catholic Church during 2016, please call: Ann Cammarata at the parish office 407.322.3795 or email to: acammarata@allsoulssanford.org with 2016 Tax Stmnt in the subject line. Statements of contributions will be available to all registered parishioners (PDF email or by USPS) who give online or use offertory envelopes or contribute by check AFTER January 31st. Please note: due to postage costs to the parish we do not automatically send out offertory statements. Parishioners who only give online may print out a statement of their contributions by logging on to their account at the secure WeShare site through the parish homepage on our secure website, at: allsoulssanford.org.

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810 S. Oak Avenue, Sanford, FL

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If you are considering enrolling your child in All Souls Catholic School please contact the school office for more information.

Dr. Kathleen Kiley, Principal Mrs. Mary Moran, Asst.

Principal Phone: 407.322.7090 FAX: 407.321.7255 Visit our website:

www.allsoulscatholicschool.org

Men of the parish are invited to join us each Monday morning or each Saturday morning at 6:00 am (a repeat of the Monday morning meeting), at the Knights of Colum-bus Meeting Hall, 2509 S. Oak

Ave., Sanford. That Man is You! honestly addresses the pressures and temptations that men face, especially those relating to their roles as husbands and fathers. Contact Scott Kinser: scottkinser@gmail.com for more information.

All High School Students Join us every Wednesday Night in the school

gym/social hall For DAWG Youth Ministry 6:45 pm Dinner—9:00 pm

Feed your belly and your soul! Join us! Wednesday, January 11th!

ALL TEENS ARE WELCOME!

Faith Formation News...

All Souls Catholic School Open House—January 29, 2017 Are you looking for a faith-filled academically rigorous education for your child or grandchild? Come see what the excitement is all about! ASCS is hosting an Open House for prospective families on Sunday, January 29, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Jog4Jenni 5K – February 11, 2017 Mark your calendar for the 2nd Annual Jog 4 Jenni 5K on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at Fort Mellon Park, Sanford. Register Now at: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/

Sanford/Jog4Jenni5KRun. For more information CALL 407.322.3790 or visit: www.allsoulscatholicschool.org

Save these dates!

A reminder that our Faith Formation classes will resume on Tuesday, January 10th and Wednesday, January 11th, 2017. Goodbye…The End…So long…Wait a minute…Not so quickly… While 2016 has come to an end. Another year is before us. Our Advent preparation is over. Christmas and New Years Day is over. Now what? Do we get ready for Valentines Day? I pray not. That day will come and it will be taken care of. For now, I pray that we might consider enjoying fully what we were preparing for, and what we have received. “Emmanuel” God with us! The Incarnation. God made flesh. He dwells among us. He IS with us! My friends, what a gift to celebrate each and every day. We have an opportunity to delve into this truth, this reality of our Savior’s presence in our lives. How has the Incarnation changed me? Am I being changed and transformed as a result of HIS presence in my life? These are the questions I ask myself. May I invite you to do the same and may your New Year be filled with an abundance of God’s goodness and love . May you continue to become more and more like Him. God Bless you!

Jenny Mansingh, Director of Faith Formation

New Adult Bible Study program beginning soon!

D.A.W.G. Returns this week! New Time!

Following Christ takes more than simply believing in him or doing what he asks of us. Jesus

wants you to be more than just a believer — he wants you to be his disciple and friend. Please join our upcoming Adult Bible Study Program, “Follow me: meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John” beginning on Monday, February 6th and continuing to April 24th. Session times are at either 9:30 am or 6:30 pm in Suite C of the parish offices. Workbook is $17 and pre-registration is required. Follow this link for registration and to connect with the facilitator:

https://www.allsoulssanford.org/adult-bible-study-groups

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Saturday, January 7 8:30 am Chapel †Luz de Salas by Maria Ramirez 5:00 pm Church †Bernie Voor by the Lommerse Family

Sunday, January 8 8:00 am Chapel †Luther “Pete” Long by the Dick & Joanne Fess 9:30 am Church †Susan Costantino by the Cadarette Family 11:00 am Church †Sonja Consterdine by the Malone & Bates Families 12:30 pm Church (Spanish) †Arnaldo Rivero DiFuntos Family by Teresita Rivera & Family 2:00 pm Chapel (Latin) †Steve & †MaryAnn Gergely by Tim Gergely

Monday, January 9 8:30 am Chapel †Pam Fortunato by a friend

Tuesday, January 10 8:30 am Chapel †Mary Burnette by Rose Callier

Wednesday, January 11 8:30 am †Julio & †Dario Ramirez by Maria Ramirez

Thursday, January 12 8:30 am Chapel †Will Olsen by Rose Callier

Friday, January 13 8:30 am Chapel Barbara Santopietro by daily Mass friends

Saturday, January 14 8:30 am Chapel †Zenaida Rodriguez by the Acuna Family 5:00 pm Church Special Intention by Maria Ramirez

Sunday, January 15 8:00 am Chapel People of the Parish by the Parishioners of All Souls 9:30 am Church †Albert Antar by the Antar Family 11:00 am Church †Maria Elena Maldonado Quintero by Tim & Nellie Hickey 12:30 pm Church (Spanish) †Ramona Mosqueda by the Rassi Family 2:00 pm Chapel (Latin) Patricia Will by the Latin Mass Community

This week at the Church, our Sanctuary Light burns in loving memory of Rosy George, as requested by Saroj Thekkanath. May she rest in peace. If you would like to reserve the Sanctuary Light in either our Historic Chapel or our Church on SR#46 please contact the parish office. You may reserve the Sanctuary Light in memory of a loved one or in thanksgiving or celebration of a special occasion.

Readings for the Week of January 10, 2017 Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 Monday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Mt 3:13-17 Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12; Mk 1:14-20 and 1:21-28 Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: Heb 3:7-14; Mk 1:40-45 Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: Heb 4:12-16; Mk 2:13-17 Next Sunday: Is 49:3, 5-6; 1 Cor 1:1-3; Jn 1:29-34

Observances for the Week of January 1, 2017 Sunday: Epiphany of the Lord; National Migration Week Monday: Baptism of the Lord Tuesday:Weekday (First Week in Ordinary Time) Friday: St. Hilary, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Next Sunday: 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Prayer is to our soul what rain is to the soil. --St. John Vianney

The story of the Wise Men bringing gifts to Jesus, the newborn King, is a great one, isn't it? They had a great big star in the sky to lead the way. I am no Boy Scout, so I am not sure how well I would do following a star like that. But the important point here is that God led them to the manger. The manger was a place that unless God specifically showed you this was where the Christ Child was born you wouldn't have believed it. You would have passed on by. In our lives, there are no big stars in the sky leading us where we need to go. It isn't so easy sometimes discerning where God is leading us. We may seek to use our gifts wisely, but in what manner and to what end is not always clear. This is where prayer can make a huge difference. If we seek to cultivate a prayer life where we are mindful of the presence of God throughout our day, then the call is easier to discern. We can help the process by intentionally offering to God in the morning the entirety of the day to come: all our actions, all our time, and all our decisions. In the evening, we can examine the past hours of the day and reflect on when we responded well to Christ's call and when we fell short. Then we resolve to begin again tomorrow, inviting Christ to be with us every step of the way. God may not offer a star in the sky to lead us, but if we invite us on our journey each day, the path will be much clearer. Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS for L.P.I., Inc.

Recognize God in the Ordinary Moments...

Nuestro Grupo de Oración Jesús María y José cordialmente te invita a su reunión tradicional en Capilla histórica en Sanford a las 7:15 pm, comenzando con el rezo del rosario, oraciones y la adoración del Santísimo Sacramento. Todos están invitados a asistir.

Our Adoration Chapel—is open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 9 pm. Please plan a visit to relax and pray before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. Before your first visit to the Adoration Chapel, please stop by the parish office for important information you need to know.

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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Food Pantry Needs of the Week: Canned Pasta. Last Week: 262 items were donated with a retail value of $673. Thanks Council of Catholic Women and parishioners! Your Large Item Donation Helps us Help Others: St. Vincent de Paul Orlando turns donated furniture and appliances into items we provide to families in need through our

Voucher Program. We pick up large items for FREE. Scheduled your pick up today at 888.986.4483 or via our Web site at: svdporlando.org News from St. Vincent de Paul Orlando: Volunteer opportunities are available in our Stores and Food Pantries - great for young people needing community service hours! Check us out at: svdporlando.org. Vincentian Reflection: Today we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany, where the Magi find the newborn king and offer him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. In the spirit of the Magi, please make a donation to St. Vincent de Paul so comfort and peace can once again be given to a newborn child.

SVDP Assistance Hotline call: 407.330.4400 SVDP for Pick up of donations: 1.888.986.4483

Thrift Store Location: 216 N. Hwy 17-92, Suite #150 – Big Lots Plaza, Longwood, 32750,

Hours: Mon. to Fri.: 10 am to 7 pm; Sat. 9 am to 6 pm *Closed Sunday*

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CH - New Church on SR 46; CP - Historic Chapel on Oak Ave.); SH - Social Hall; WH - White House (9th/Myrtle);

SL - Science Lab; CR - Parish Conference Room; Suite C - Parish Office Suite C, upstairs; TRC - Technical Research Center;

CGR - Church Gathering Room; R - Rectory, PRF –Parish Office Upstairs

Jan. 8, 2017 Young Vincentians, 11:10 am (Gathering Room—Church) Knights & Ladies of Peter Claver, 2 pm (CR & Suite C) Altar Servers Leadership Mtg., 7 pm (see Fr. Ed McCarthy)

Jan 9, 2017 Spanish Prayer Group, 7:15 pm (CP)

Jan. 10, 2017

Spanish Choir, 6:00 pm (CH) Faith Formation, 6:30 pm (CP/School) RCIA, 7:00 pm (SL) Parish Choir, 7:00 pm (CH)

Jan. 11, 2017 Faith Formation, 6:30 pm (CP/School) DAWG, 6:45 pm (SH)

Jan. 12, 2017 Contemporary Choir, 7:00 pm (CH)

Jan. 13, 2017 Our Lady of Fatima Prayers, 9:15 am or 5:15 pm (CP)

Today's feast of the Epiphany reminds us that Jesus came into the world for all, not just a select group of people. Into all nations a light has come and today we reflect on the wonderful gift Jesus gives us in light. If we journey with him, there is always hope and the darkness of confusion, ignorance, sin, and

even death is dispelled. God is with us and knows every aspect of what it means to be truly human. LPI, Inc.

Have you seen the face of Jesus?

His face can been see in the face of the homeless, if we look hard enough. Because of the wonderful weather we enjoy here in Florida, we have a higher

percentage of homeless people and so the Florida Council of Women started the project “Hugs for the Homeless” seven years ago. This weekend, January 7 & 8 is “Hugs for the Homeless Weekend.” Council members in our parish will be collecting donations. We hope our parish family will be generous in supporting us to help the homeless. If donating by check make payable to All Souls CCW and in the subject area write “Hugs for the Homeless”. For further questions contact Annette Tolle, chairperson at 407.349.5030.

Inspiration for the week...

Visit Russia with Father Medina

Russian Adventure with

Father Gilbert Medina Come celebrate with Father Gilbert for his 10th Anniversary of

the Priesthood August 10 - 21, 2017

Russian River Cruise from Moscow to St. Petersburg Cruise / Air from Orlando $4,395 per person

Call: Annette Moskop for more details, 407.971.1971

Join Father Medina at the 11th MARCH FOR LIFE ST. AUGUSTINE, January 14, 2016. Join hundreds of others who believe in the sanctity of life and march through the historic streets of downtown St. Augustine while praying for an end to abortion. Visit marchforlifestaugustine.com for information.