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First Sunday of Lent March 5th, 2017 “Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil.” -MaƩhew 4:1

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First Sunday of Lent March 5th, 2017

“Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert

to be tempted by the devil.” -Ma hew 4:1

March 5th, 2017 Blessed Trinity Catholic Church — www.BlessedTrinityOrlando.org Page 2

Monday, March 6th, 2017 Lv 19:1-2, 11-18/Mt 4:1-11 8:30am—Ruth Ann Gavin †

Tuesday, March 7th, 2017 Is 55:10-11/Mt 6:7-15 8:30am—Verna Asplen †

Wednesday, March 8th, 2017 Jon 3:1-10/Lk 11:29-32 8:30am—Edwin Prusak †

Thursday, March 9th, 2017 Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25/Mt 7:7-12 8::30am—Juanita Rodriguez Lopez †

Friday, March 10th, 2017 Ez 18:21-28/Mt 5:20-26 8:30am—Jerry Sempier †

Saturday, March 11th, 2017 Dt 26:16-19/Mt 5:43-48 8:30am—Concepcion de Orozco † 5:00pm—Roland Bouvier †

Sunday, March 12th, 2017 Gn12:1-4a/2 Tm 1:8b-10/Mt 17:1-9 8:00am—Frank Sr., Leone Canty & Jeremy Lankford † 10:00am—Amelia & Frank Carbo † 12:00pm—Luis Muñoz † 5:00pm—People of the Church ♥

For the peaceful repose: † For the prayer intention: ♥

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm (English)

Sunday: 8:00am (English), 10:00am (English), 12:00pm (Spanish), 5:00pm (English)

Monday — Saturday: 8:30am in the Welcome Center Rosary (Monday through Saturday): 8:00am

RECONCILIATION Monday through Saturday: after 8:30am Mass

Saturday: 4:00pm-4:30pm in Main Church Sunday: 11:15am-11:45am (Spanish)

Sun, March 5th 9am-12pm Coffee & Donuts (PC)

Mon, March 6th 9am-3pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (WC)

Tues, March 7th 10am-2pm Thrift Shoppe (CH)

Wed, March 8th 9:30am Biblical Series (PC)

Thurs, March 9th 9am Rosary Makers (PC) 7:30pm Knights of Columbus Meeting (PC)

Fri, March 10th 9:15am and 7pm Way of the Cross (MC)

Sat, March 11th 10am-2pm Thrift Shoppe (CH)

Sun, March 12th 9am-12pm Coffee & Donuts (PC)

PRIESTS

Reverend Roland Nadeau, M.S. Pastor

Reverend William J. Slight, M.S. Associate Pastor

Reverend Robert Susann, M.S. Airport Chaplain (In Residence)

PASTORAL STAFF

Rev. Mr. José González Deacon Rev. Mr. Miguel Pagán Deacon Rev. Mr. Manny Garcia Deacon Bro. Ron Lafleche, M.S. Sacristan Dawn Wilson Administrative Bookkeeper Araceli Cruz Secretary/Pastoral Assistant Carlos Bernard Faith Formation Coordinator Yliana Soto Faith Formation Assistant Brandie Akos Youth Ministry Coordinator Cheryl Haney Director of Liturgy & Music Susan Abouchacra Parish Projects Coordinator Nelson Rodriguez Maintenance Coordinator Turner Flynn Media Specialist

PARISH OFFICE

4545 Anderson Road Orlando, Florida 32812

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm Phone: 407-277-1702 | Fax: 407-277-1973

Parish Website: www.blessedtrinityorlando.org E-mail: [email protected]

Fr. Roland: [email protected] Fr. Bill: [email protected]

Our parish is staffed by the Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette, Province of Mary Mother of

Americas, along with our sister church, Good Shepherd Parish in Orlando.

SCRIPTURE READINGS AND INTENTIONS

M C — M a in C h u r ch ; P C — P a r i s h C e n t er ; H O — H i d e O u t (Y o u t h R o o m ) ; W C — W e l c o m e C e n t e r ( P a r i sh O f f i c e ) ; C H — C a u l f i e l d H o u s e

PA R I S H C A L E N D A R

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FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

(Readings: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 — Romans 5:12-19 — Matthew 4:1-11)

Not by Bread Alone — Jesus quotes Deuteronomy 8:3. The context of those words is worth noting: “The Lord let you be afflicted with hunger [in the desert]… in order to show you that not by bread alone

does one live, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of the Lord.” There are two places in her message where Our Lady of La Salette echoes this thought. First she speaks of a “great famine” that is about to ravage much of Europe. Later she complains that her people eat meat all during Lent. Today, abstinence from meat is no longer universally required of Catholics except on Ash Wednesday, Good

Friday, and the Fridays of Lent. But the challenge is still there. Mary’s point is not about a rule that has been broken, but about the meaning of Lent. The story of the Temptation of Jesus makes it clear: if we are

not nourished by God’s Word, the life we live is but a shadow, a shell of what it might be. If we do not place our hope in God’s Grace which, as St. Paul writes, “overflows for the many,” even our deepest hopes cannot achieve their fullness. The serpent held out a false hope to Adam and Eve, and they brought sin and all its effects into the world. The devil held out false hopes to Jesus, but Jesus was not deceived. He does

not deny the importance of bread. But bread is not enough. Psychology tells us that merely feeding a child is not sufficient for the child’s well-being. Human relationships are more essential still. The season of

Lent, and the Beautiful Lady, both remind us of our need for a healthy relationship with God. Of course, material needs cannot and must not be ignored, but in another place in Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus tells us: “Seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given you besides” (Mt 6: 33). It is a good sign that Ash Wednesday, which is not a Holy Day of Obligation, is among the

days that have the highest Mass attendance. Its meaning may even change from year to year. That’s a good thing, too.

“Let Your Light Shine”

At the beginning of this Lenten season we hear proclaimed

the story of Jesus’ tempta on in the desert. He responds to

the first tempta on by saying that one does not live by bread

alone but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of

God. The season of Lent invites us to consider how we nour-

ish our hearts, how we act as stewards of the Word of God

entrusted to us. A good reflec on for the week: What do we

live on? What keeps us going? Could it be possessions, pres-

ge, the need to be in control, the need for security, addic-

ons? Or the fervent desire to listen to God’s word?

S a c r i f i c i a l G i v i n g

Fostering Stewardship as a way of life for Blessed Trinity Catholic Church

Weekend of February 25th & 26th, 2017 Offertory: $14,111.50 EFT: $860.56

Debt Red: $500 EFT: $25

M i n i s t r y O p p o r t u n i t i e s

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

Altar Servers Brother Ron Lafleche: 407-277-1702, ext. 116

Eucharistic Ministers Gladys Orlando : 407-529-6947

Liturgical Art & Environment Marian Gallagher: 407-276-6101

Bob Clunan: 407-273-6958

Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers & Greeters)

Mary Jane Crook: 407-277-2081

Readers Mary Lou Gibson: 407-277-2042

Music Ministers Cheryl Haney: 407-277-1702, ext. 110

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If you or a member of your family would like to be on the prayer list, please call the office.

Si usted o algún miembro de su familia desea estar en la lista de oración, favor de llamar a

la oficina.

Please pray for/Oremos por: Teresa & Mike Rausch — Stephanie Clark — Rita Gazil — Paul McDonough — Judy Vance

— Ruth Rose — Troy Olander — Jakob Herwig — Vi Torno — Grimi Or z — LaVerne & Be y Tweten — Linda Smith —

Alex Madison — Gary Bond — Bridget McNeil — Mary Breiding — Fr. Roland — John Falco — Anthony Falco — Rita

Mahoney — Maureen Mo — Mayra Friend — Laurie Rollman — Carmella Ma hews — Colon Family — Ricky Rivera &

Family — Lourdes Rodriguez & Family — Norman Gonsalves — Laura & Russell Foss — Linda Foss — Roger Foss —

Raymond Foss — Thomas Campbell —Bob Rahal — Richard Tartaglia —Mario Delgado — Isabel Pagan Rivera — Maria

Head — Alma Ashbaugh — Pa y Quandt — Marie Heur n — Marty Dow — Adora Colon & family — Larry Fegebank

— Juanita Cuellar — Richard Kaiser — Ester Velasquez — Paul Carlton — Alda Wade — Lou & Suzanne Leone — Maria

Pagara — Mary Rose — Jennie Prefontaine — Mirian Marinaro — Michelle Bagg — Adela Maisonet — Armand Roy —

Maria Reyes — Donna & Jesse Perkins — Dianne & Joe Zdrodowski — Trish Dow — Mary Jane Crook — Miguel Pabon

— Irma D’Ambrosia — Michael Mendoza — Augusto Hoyle — Steve Stachowski — Tim Gutman — Paul Carrolton

Alice Melton — February 12th, 2017 Debra Ponder — February 13th, 2017

Victor Rodriguez — February 26th, 2017 Please pray for those who have entered eternal life.

Por favor oren por aquellos que han pasado a la vida eterna.

Mean it, and Make it Known

March 20th-22nd at 7pm

in the Main Church

Preacher:

Fr. Lamar ne Eliscar, MS

A me to reflect on our

Bap sm. What it means for

our lives, how we see each

other, and the relevance it has

to God’s mission for us.

BLESSED TRINITY PARISH MISSION

O U R P R A Y E R I N T E N T I O N S

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SEASON OF LENT

Lenten Peniten al Service — Monday March 13th at 7pm

The whole parish is invited to come and take part in the sacrament of Reconcilia on.

Lent is a me of penance and renewal. God wants to wash us of our sins and restore

spiritual life within our souls. When Easter comes, Christ can more freely enter us and

allow the Holy Spirit to strength us through the gi of grace.

There will be a good number of priest offering confession in both English and Spanish.

LIVE LENT

Lenten Reflec on Study for Adults

Gather weekly with your small group

Get inspired by the Sunday Gospel readings

Explore Old Testament insights

Reflect and pray each day of the week

Take ac on in everyday life.

You will create a personal 40-day Lenten

plan, dive into scripture, and pray with your

small group.

For more informa on contact Jeanne Fifer

407-620-1329 | [email protected]

Way of the Cross — Friday’s in Lent at 9:15am & 7pm The Stations of the Cross began as the practice of pious pilgrims to Jerusalem who would retrace the final journey of Jesus Christ to Calvary. Later, for the many who wanted to pass along the same route, but could not make the trip to Jerusalem, a practice developed that eventually took the form of the fourteen stations currently

found in almost every church.

Lenten Lunches Are Back At the Conway United Methodist Church at 12pm noon. A pastor or minister from one of the Conway area

churches will speak on a Lenten theme: Wednesday, March 15th — Blessed Trinity

Wednesday, March 22nd — Conway United Methodist Church Wednesday, April 5th — Conway First Bap st Church

**Reserva ons through Blessed Trinity the previous Monday by 12pm** $5 at the door. Please bring at least 1 canned good for the needy in the Conway area. In the spirit of

ecumenism, food will be distributed through the pantry at Conway Methodist. Please call the Parish Office, 407-277-1702 to RSVP

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Blessed Trinity Knights of Columbus St. Patrick’s Party

March 18th, 2017 at 6pm Enjoy Authentic Irish Food and Drinks

Irish Dancers and Authentic Celtic Band Adults: $16 — Children: $8

Only 150 tickets available!! Tickets can be purchased after Masses, at the Parish Office or call Chris Singleton: (407) 770-8174 or Paul Asplen: (407) 883-0334

Support Our Troops

Twice a year, Blessed Trinity’s Council of Catholic Women sends out “Cookie for the Troops” Care Packages. Last November we sent 156 boxes of cookies and other comforts of home to our troops

serving in combat. We NEED your help again! Donate items to send to our troops:

These small ubiquitous items we civilians take for granted can have an uplifting impact on the lives of

our service men and woman serving so far away from home. If you know a soldier in a combat zone and would like them to receive one of our care packs, please give their name and address to

Pat Matteson 407-733-3069 or the Parish Office. For more info please call Pat Matteson.

Please put donations in red box or bring your donations to the Welcome Center clearly marked “Troop Care Packs” by March 10th. The boxes will be packed on Saturday March 11th in

order for them to arrive before Easter. God bless you and thank you for your support!

Granola/Protein Bars Cookies (Baked if possible) Popcorn (Popped) Beef Jerky Oreo Cookies Gallon-size freezer bags Small packs crackers/peanuts Hard Candies/Gum (No Chocolates) Crystal Lite to Go, etc. (For water bottles) Small Toiletries/Deodorant Tube Socks

Blank Greeting Cards Playing Cards/Small Card Games Comic Books Small soft cover uplifting pamphlets Individual packs of tissues Small packs of wet wipes/Hand sanitizer Small bags of pretzels, nuts, etc. Chap Stick/Sunscreen Toothbrushes/toothpaste Dental floss Financial donations to defray cost of postage

Save the Date

Vaca on Bible School, June 19th – 23rd

(9:00am – 12:15pm)

Registra on opens: April 1st, 2017

Ques ons?

Email Kim Aldinger at [email protected]

BLESSED TRINITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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BLESSED TRINITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Pope’s Monthly Intentions — For the month of March 2017

Support for Persecuted Christians — That persecuted Christians may be

supported by the prayers and material help of the whole Church. You can find more information about the Apostleship of Prayer on their website

www.apostleshipofprayer.org

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Lenten Shoe Drive

During Lent, would you please consider

giving the children of our sister diocese

in the Dominican Republic a pair of close

toed shoes to wear to school. 400 plus

children walk some distance up and down the mountain paths to

a end. Shoes wear out very quickly. New shoes may be dropped

of in the Narthex or brought to the Parish Office during business

hours. Thank you so much for your con nued generosity!

Your gift towards Our Catholic Appeal

helps fund and support many of the

ministries throughout the Orlando Diocese. Listed here is the allocation for Our Catholic

Appeal to see how your gift impacts lives throughout the Orlando Diocese:

Visit www.cfocf.org/oca to learn more about the many ministries made possible through

Our Catholic Appeal. Please prayerfully consider giving to Our Catholic Appeal.

Make your pledge online at www.cfocf.org/oca/give

OR

29% Leadership & Parish Life

14% Education

12% Discipleship & Stewardship

11% Human Dignity & Solidarity

8% Ecclesiastical Property

7% Laity, Family & Life

7% Financial Services

5% State & National Outreach

4% Communications

3% Human Resources

BLESSED TRINITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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CH — Iglesia; PC — Centro Parroquial; DR — Salón de Despedida; WC — Centro de Bienvenida (Oficina Parroquial); PC — Salón de Reuniones; YR — Salón Juvenil; TS — Tienda de Segunda Mano

Lecturas de la Semana Lunes, Marzo 6, 2017 Lv 19:1-2, 11-18/Mt 4:1-11

Martes, Marzo 7, 2017 Is 55:10-11/Mt 6:7-15

Miércoles, Marzo 8, 2017 Jon 3:1-10/Lc 11:29-32

Jueves, Marzo 9, 2017 Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25/Mt 7:7-12

Viernes, Marzo 10, 2017 Ez 18:21-28/Mt 5:20-26

Sábado, Marzo 11, 2017 Dt 26:16-19/Mt 5:43-48

Domingo, Marzo 12, 2017 Gn12:1-4a/2 Tm 1:8b-10/

Mt 17:1-9

Domingo, 5 de marzo Rosario 11:20am (CH), Educación Religiosa 9am, 11am (PC)

Lunes, 6 de marzo Adoración al Santísimo 9am-3pm (WC)

Martes, 7 de marzo Tienda de Segunda Mano 10am-2pm (TS), Vía Crucis 7pm (CH)

Miércoles, 8 de marzo Educación Religiosa 5pm (PC)

Jueves, 9 de marzo Clase Bíblica 7pm (PC)

Viernes, 10 de marzo Circulo de Oración 7pm (WC)

Sábado, 11 de marzo Tienda de Segunda Mano 10am-2pm (TS)

Domingo, 12 de marzo Rosario 11:20am (CH), Educación Religiosa 9am, 11am (PC)

Rosario Divina Misericordia El grupo de la Divina Misericordia se reúne cada domingo después de misa en el salón al lado del altar para rezar el Ro-sario. Estan todos invitados a acompañarnos y participar de es-te lindo regalo que nos regalo. Señor Rubén Marcano (407) 446-4224.

Sagrada Familia Si desea que la imagen de la Sa-grada Familia los visite en su casa favor de comunicarse con Jose Li-nares (407) 591-0731

Clases Bíblicas Las clases bíblicas con el Sr. Rogelio Manrique son los jueves a la 7:00pm en los salones 7 y 8 del salón parroquial.

El Círculo de Oración Paz y Gozo Los invita a compartir con ellos todos los viernes a las 7:00pm empezando con el rosario en el Centro de Bienvenida. Acompá-ñenos cantar, orar, alabar y recibir bendiciones. ¡Los esperamos! Eduardo Cintron (321)947-2920

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELE-BRACIONES Domingo: Primer Domingo de Cuaresma Martes: Santas Perpetua y Felicitas Miércoles: San Juan de Dios Jueves: Santa Francisca de Roma Viernes: Abstinencia Sábado: Purim (conmemoración judía de la historia de Ester) comienza al atardecer

MINISTERIOS DE LA LITURGIA Servidores del Altar

Cherryl Sanabia: 321-460-2683 Hermano Ron Lafleche: 407-277-1702, ext. 116

Ministros de la Eucaristía José Martinez: 407-484-9448

Ministerio de Ujieres María Martin: 407-7157457

Proclamadores de la Palabra Luis Melo: 407-732-3763

Ministros de Música Joann Sanabia: 407-293-4169

Ministro de los Enfermos Francisco Murillo: 407-766-9045

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Reflexión….

Servicio Penitencial de Cuaresma-Marzo 13,7pm

Se invita a toda la parroquia para venir a tomar parte en el sacramento de la Reconciliación

el lunes 13 de marzo en la iglesia. La Cuaresma es un empo de conversión y renovación.

Dios nos quiere lavar nuestros pecados y restaurar la vida espiritual dentro de nuestras al-

mas. Cuando llega la Pascua, Cristo puede entrar y dejar que el Espíritu Santo que nos de

fuerza a través de su gracia con mayor libertad. Confesiones estarán disponibles en Inglés y Español.

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INTENCIONES DE ORACIÓN DEL SANTO PADRE CONFIADAS AL

APOSTOLADO DE LA ORACIÓN PARA EL AÑO 2017

MARZO

Ayudar a los cristianos perseguidos.

Por los cristianos perseguidos, para que experimenten el apoyo de toda la Iglesia,

por medio de la oración y de la ayuda material.

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¡ENTERESE!

Exposición del Santísimo Todos los primeros viernes del mes tendremos exposición al Santísimo. Empezando después de la misa de las 8:30 de la mañana y terminando a las 9:00 de la noche con el grupo de oración. También todos los lunes hay adoración desde las 9am a las 3pm. En la capilla en el Centro de Bienvenida. ¡Invitamos a todos a que nos acompañen a vivir momentos de oración y recogimiento!

Soporte Nuestras tropas

Dos veces al año, el Concilio Católico de Mujeres de La Santísima Trinidad, envían “Galletas a las tropas” Paquetes de Cuidado. El pasado noviembre se enviaron 156 cajas de galletas y otras cosas de uso para nuestras tropas que están

sirviendo en combate. ¡Necesitamos su ayuda otra vez! Dona artículos para enviar a las tropas. *Galletas *tarjetas de juego *Palomitas de maíz *Libros de cómicas *Queso curls/Beef Jerky *Paquetes individuales de klenex *Bolsitas de frezar *Paquetes de limpiador de manos *Paquetes pequeños de galletas o maní *Paquetes pequeños de nueces, pretzel *Dulce duro/coma de mascar *paquetes pequeños de crema bronceadora *Sobres de sabor para poner en el agua *protección labial *Tarjetas en blanco *Ayuda económica para el gasto de envió Estas cosas tan insignificantes que muchos tomamos por dado, son las que pueden hacer a nuestros hombres y mujeres sirviendo en el ejército sentirse más cerca de sus hogares. Si conoces algún soldado que este sirviendo fuera del país, y te gustaría que recibieran un paquete, por favor dar su nombre y dirección a Pat Matteson 407-733-3069 o en la Oficina Parroquial. Por favor pongan donaciones en las cajas rojas o traerlas al Centro de Bienvenida Margadas “Troop Care Packs” para el 10 de marzo. Las cajas serán empacadas el sábado marzo 11 de manera que le lleguen para Easter. ¡Que el Señor los Bendiga y gracias por su apoyo!

Estaciones de la Cruz Todos los Martes a las 7pm

en la Iglesia Principal ¡Acompáñanos!

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Luego de una larga peregrinación, una imagen de Cristo llegó al pueblo de Esquipulas, Guatemala, el 9 de marzo de 1595. Dicha imagen negra de Cristo crucificado fue esculpida por Quirio Cataño a pedido de los habitantes del pueblo recién evangelizado. En 1595, la recién esculpida estatua de Cristo iba rumbo a su destino, pero por cada pueblo que pasaba la gente pe-día que lo dejaran una noche para que los fieles pudieran admirarla y rendirle culto a Cristo. Por tanto, la imagen tardó varios meses en llegar a su destino final. Recientemente, una réplica del Cristo Negro de Esquipulas también tuvo problemas en llegar a su destino. Dicha copia, hecha en Guatemala para la comunidad guatemalteca de Los Ángeles, California, tuvo problemas al cruzar la frontera entre México y Estados Unidos, ya que las autoridades de inmigración no permitieron pasarla por falta de documentos. Los fieles no tuvieron otra opción que pasarla, a precio de “mordidas” y a escondidas, por lo cual se le llama el Cristo “Mojado” de Esquipu-las. Cristo tuvo que entrar en este país como muchos inmigrantes latinos, a escondidas. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

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¡ENTERESE!

ALMUERZOS DE CUARESMA EN LA IGLESIA METODISTA DE CONWAY Cada Miércoles se ofrecerá una reflexión dirigida por un Pastor o Ministro sobre temas relacionados a la Cuaresma. ¡Aprovecha esta oportunidad de reflexión y

confraternización! Wed. March 15 – Blessed Trinity

Wed. March 22 – Conway Methodist Wed. April 5 — Conway Baptist

A las 12:00 del medio día Para reservaciones favor llamar a la oficina parroquial al

407-277-1702 El Costo del almuerzo es de $5.00 pagadero en la puerta.

Favor de traer comida enlatada para las personas necesitadas del Área de Conway. Siguiendo el espíritu ecuménico, la comida será distribuida a través de la

despensa de alimento de la Iglesia Metodista de Conway.