Parish Office (863) 453-4757 Fax (863) 453-2620

2nd Sunday of Lent

March 12, 2017

Parish Office Hours Monday through Friday 9 AM to 2:30 PM

Pastor Fr. Nicholas McLoughlin

Assisting Clergy Fr. Gerald Grogan Pastor Emeritus Fr. Leo Frechette

Deacon Fred Simon

Schedule of Masses Saturday Confession 3:30 PM English 6:30 PM Spanish Vigil Mass 4 PM English 7 PM Spanish Sunday 8 AM and 10:30 AM Life Teen 6 PM Holy Days Vigil Mass 5:30 PM 8 & 10:30 AM Daily Mass Monday-Friday 8 AM First Friday Mass and Holy Hour 8 AM Visit us on the web! www.ologap.org

The Transfiguration “While he [Jesus] was praying his face changed in appearance and his clothes became dazzling white… A cloud came and cast a shadow over them… Then from the cloud came a voice that said, ‘This is my chosen Son; listen to him” (Gospel).

Page 2

Our Lady of Grace

Summary: Parish Council minutes for January 10, 2017, meeting Opening prayer – Fr. Nick led the opening prayer. 1. 2. 3. •

•

•

• • • •

•

• • •

Roll Call – Excused Debbie Augusta & Maureen Cool. Approval of Minutes – Karen Hecker moved; Kevin Murphy 2nd; unanimous approval. Old Business: Pastor’s Report – The DOV has put a bid in on Kenilworth School in Sebring to better facilitate and expand St. Catherine Catholic Grade School, which is Pre-K thru grade 5, with an increasing enrollment of 120 students. This will enable St. Catherine’s to expand from a PreK – 5 to a PreK – 8. A number of parishes came together to provide upfront purchase money, including OLG, which contributed $125,000 from the interest on the investment account. Each of the following parishes contributed $125,000: St. James, Lake Placid, St. Catherine, Sebring, Our Lady of Mercy, Boca Grande; $100,000 from Resurrection in Ft. Myers. St. Williams, Naples, is also considering $100,000. The Purchase price on the school is in the realm of $1 million. It is hoped to have it in place for the fall. Father has received a number of positive comments on the music at the 10:30 a.m. Family Mass. Finance Ministry Report – Jerry Myers, chair, introduced Betty Partridge, who will become a new member of the finance committee and, will replace Jerry Myers as chair. Jerry presented the 2nd quarter report – October thru December. Offertory income was down slightly over same quarter in 2016. OLG received its 2017 Catholic Faith Appeal Goal, in the amount of $114,000. The DOV investment account showed an increase for the month of December. Religious Education Report – 247 students enrolled as of December 2016. 21 candidates received Confirmation in November. Bishop Dewane complimented Religious Education program on thorough preparation. Poinsettia Sales by youth group a success. Christmas Pageant had a supportive turn-out from parishioners. Buildings & Grounds – Dennis Kellner reported that site typographical survey has gone to SWWMD for approval in preparation for parking lot extension. The mulch application is completed. The annual fire inspection is completed. Technology and Communications – Parish website is continually being updated. DOV Faith formation classes being transmitted by the video teleconferencing system on Wed. mornings. Social Ministry – getting ready for Valentine’s dinner-dance February 12. Stewardship – Dr. Mark Sevigny, chair, reported on the two-hour Stewardship workshop with Blessed Trinity Parish, Ocala, which the Stewardship committee of twelve found very helpful. There is a follow up schedule to prepare members to introduce Stewardship to OLG parish. Community Life – Karen Hecker reported on the activities of the Church Service Center (CSC). It continues to feed in excess of 600 families every month; to provide clothing; and to assist with electric and water bills and with rent and mortgage payments. It reported 77 new clients for the month of December. The K of C launched its 40 days for Life program. It had a generous response to its Baby Bottle Campaign during the month of October, netting $5,300, which it will present to “Choices,” the Pregnancy Crisis Care clinic in Avon Park. Meals on Wheels reported 107 clients. It recently received a $1,000 donation. Bereavement – John Wohlbert commended for providing 6 one hour bereavement sessions. Hispanic Ministry – Humberto Ramirez, chair, and Teresa Torres commended for a successful Guadalupe festival – approximately 1,500 attended. Excellent coverage in local newspaper. Closing Prayer; Adjournment & next meeting – Tuesday, March 14, 6 p.m. Grogan Center.

2nd Sunday of Lent

Page 3

Queridos Feligreses: Que maravilloso reconocer que pase lo que pase tenemos algo constante para siempre: ¡Dios nos ama profundamente como una madre ama a su hijo! (Isaías 49,14-15). Este miércoles, con una misa a 7pm, empezaremos a reconocer lo que es más importante en nuestras vidas con la misa de Miércoles de Ceniza. C a m in a r em os en el “desierto” con el Señor por cuarenta (40) días de ayuno y abstinencia. Los días de ayuno son Miércoles de Ceniza y Viernes Santo para las edades de 18 a 59. Una comida completa es permitida con dos comidas pequeñas. Comer entre horas no es permitido en Miércoles de Ceniza y Viernes Santo. No se come carne el Miércoles de Ceniza y todos los viernes de Cuaresma para los que han cumplido 14 años. T a m b ién h a y estaciones de la cruz ante de la misa de sábado a las 6pm. Diácono Fred VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE PEREGRINA: Aquellas familias que quieren tenerla en su casa por una semana comunicarse con Teresa Torres CLASES DE INGLES: Completamente gratis, todos los Lunes, Martes y Jueves de 6:00 a 9:00 de la noche en los salones de clase. INTENCIONES DE LA MISA: Hable con Teresa Torres (863-449-0039) BAUTIZOS: Para los niños menor de siete (7) anos. Hay que hacer un curso PreBautismal. Los de siete (7) anos o más tienen que hacer un curso que incluye clases de la Primera Comunión. Es necesario traer el acta de nacimiento ORIGINAL, no copia. C om u n ica r se con la Oficina Parroquial (863-453-4757) CONFESION: 6:15 – Ante de la Misa de 7 de la tarde los Sábados. MISION: 13-16 de Marzo, 7- 9 pm, Padre Domingo Rodríguez

con

RETIRO DE MUJERES: 13 de Mayo (Teresa Torres)

Fr. Domingo, Distinguished Retreat Director Father Domingo, a nationally distinguished Retreat Director will lead the Spanish Retreat, beginning Saturday Vigil at 7 p.m., March 11. The Retreat will continue, Monday – Thursday, March 13 – 16. Padre Domingo es n a t u r a l d e P u er t o Rico. Miembro de la Congregación Siervos Misioneros Santísima Trinidad, con sede en Washington, DC. Sirvió en el liderazgo de su Congregación por 16 años. Ha sido Religioso en votos por 56 años y Sacerdote por 50 años. Lleva predicando por toda la nación 31 años. Reside actualmente en Chicago, Illinois.

Page 4

Our Lady of Grace

Lenten practices Prayer M o r n i n g M a s s , M o n d a y t h r o u g h F r i d a y, 8 a . m . Ev ening We ekd a y mass es : M o n d a y & We d n e s d a y, 6 p . m . Friday evening, Stations of the Cross, 5 p.m. – followed by confessions.

Fasting A s h We d n e s d a y & G o o d F r id a y a r e F a s t D a y s A s h We d n e s d a y a n d a l l o f t h e F r i d a y s o f L e n t a r e d a y s o f a b s t i n e n c e You ar e en cour aged to p arti c ip at e in th e CRS Le nten Pro g ram O p e r a t i o n R i c e B o wl . Yo u p l a c e t h e R i c e B o w l o n t h e d i n i n g r o o m t a b l e f o r t h e d u r a t i o n o f Lent . Each f a mi ly is en courag ed to eat a frugal meal one-day-a-week for the 6 weeks of Lent. This gives each family a solidarity with poor families who go to bed hungry every night. Whatever you save from the frugal meal you are asked to place i n t h e R i c e B o w l . We w i l l c o l l e c t t h e p r o c e e d s a t t h e e n d o f L e n t a n d send them to CRS, which in turn will use the proceeds to feed the hungry in the U.S. and around the world.

Almsgiving T h e f l i p s i d e o f f a s t i n g i s A l m s g i v i n g . We f a s t s o t h a t we do w i t h o u t a n d , t h e n , g i v e t h e p r o c e e d s s o t h a t w e c a n t ak e c a r e o f t h e a c u t e n e e d s o f t h o s e w h o l i v e i n a b j e c t p o v e r t y.

“Repent and believe in the Gospels” On Ash Wedn esd ay, you wer e sig n ed with ash es o n th e foreh e ad . As th e pri est was d i s t r i b u t i n g a s h e s h e s a i d , “Repent and believe in the Gospels.” T h e w o r d “ r e p e n t ” m e a n s a c h a n g e o f h e art , a ch ang e o f a t t i t u d e . H o w a r e w e g o in g t o a c h i e v e t h a t ? B y t u r n i n g t o t h e G o s p e l s a n d l i s t e n in g t o t h e “ v o i c e o f J e s u s . ” D u r i n g L e n t , w e t r y t o “ t u n e - o u t ” t h e m a n y dist racting voices t h at abso rb s o m u c h o f o u r t i m e . We h av e en courag ed parishio ners to join th e Small F a i t h S h a r i n g C o m m u n i ti e s ( S F S C ) a s a n o p p o rt u n i t y t o r e a d t h e Scrip tur es and shar e th e Wo rd of God with on e an o t h e r d u r i n g t h e Lenten season. For information: 453-4757.

2nd Sunday of Lent

Page 5

Successful OLG Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament at Pinecrest G.C.

Henry Cooper is ready to ‘burn-it-up.’ Dennis Kellner & Terry O’Leary are very satisfied with the success of the tournament

Final instructions from the “starter.’ Committee, Judy, Marilyn, Jim and Diane

O’Leary, Bouchard, Day, Neolindick -13 Tony and Polly Cameli get ready to ‘roll.’

Fr. Nick talks to ‘starter’ before tournament

Joe Borowski with Ronnie Sliwicki & parents

Page 6 MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY 4:00 pm 7:00 pm

MARCH 11 + Ryan Drury by Family. Pedro Gueves Por su Salud. + Jose Luis Martinez by Defamilia Martinez. SUNDAY MARCH 12 8:00 am + Norm Hache by Lila Behal 10:30 am + Sandy Leauth by Friends. 6:00 pm Special Intention for Sharon & Frank Pansino (55th wedding anniversary). MONDAY MARCH 13 8:00 am Special Intention for Jose & Zoraida Rodriguez, (55th wedding anniversary). 6:00 pm + Mary Gough by Judy Nugent TUESDAY MARCH 14 8:00 am + Fr. Warren Murphy by the Curtis Family WEDNESDAY MARCH 15 8:00 am + Arlene Naida by Charles Naida. 6:00 pm + Dawn Hall by Charles Hall. THURSDAY MARCH 16 8:00 am + John & Hazel Klavoon. By Paul & Barbara Klavoon. FRIDAY MARCH 17 8:00 am + Michael Andrae by Dee Andrae. SATURDAY MARCH 18 4:00 pm + James Mason by Mom & Dad. 7:00 pm Camez Castro Por su Salud by Evajelina. SUNDAY MARCH 19 8:00 am + Howard Hecker by Karen & Howard Hecker. 10:30 am + Celenia Diaz by Jose & Zoraida Rodriguez. 6:00 pm + Fred Nugent by Judy Nugent

Our Lady of Grace FOR THE SICK OF THE PARISH Teresa Wildey Cammy Cerrati Cammy Cerrati Jade Jackson Roland St.Pierre Lynn Burgoon Christine Bingham Noelle Earnest Maureen Raymond Dennis Lukasik Claudette Laverierre And for those who care for the sick, for the deceased, members and benefactors of the parish and for our loved ones.

Bob Hebert Louis Pizza Lise Sevigny Gerald Martin Laura Rankin

Ladies’ Day of Sharing “Divine Mercy” Saturday March 18th 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM Grogan Center All are welcome!! Call Millie to reserve: 216-513-1017 FAITH FORMATION SESSIONS March 15: Social Justice & Peace in the Catholic Church Facilitated by Ryan Chestine. Faith Formation sessions begin promptly at 9:00 am in the Conference Room of the Grogan Center. HIGHSCHOOL GRADUATING SENIORS Graduating high school seniors from Our Lady of Grace are eligible to apply for a Scholarship. Applications for this purpose are available on line, from the parish office or the religious education office.

Staff & Ministries Administrative Assistant Betty Heiring [email protected]

Religious Education Judy Nugent Angie Heiring [email protected] (863) 453-7537 Music Gene Ryan [email protected] Associate Youth Directors Angie Heiring Anthony Fontanes (863) 453-7537

A big turnout at the Knights of Columbus breakfast

Prayer Group Kevin Murphy Women’s Guild Marie Yost- President (863) 257-3190 Respect Life Dick & Marie Carlson (863) 873-5423 Parish Council President Dennis Kellner Vice President Judy Pounds Secretary Judy Nugent Members Debbie Augusta Maureen Cool Darlyne Devany Jim McGann Karen Hecker Piedad SarmientoNoriega Mark Sevigny Tina Starling Teresa Torres John Wolbert

The K of C collected for its Tootsie Roll Campaign for the ARC Community