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Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church March 8, 2020

Mass Times

Confessions

Parish Office Hours

Clergy

Pastor: Fr. Anthony Coppola

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Jonathan Loverita

Deacons: Kevin Dwyer

Joseph Krzanowski Ted Martin

Monday: 9am - 3pm Tues. - Thurs: 8am - 3pm Friday - Sunday: Closed

Sat. 3:30pm - 4:30pm

or by appointment

All Weekday Masses are Celebrated in the St.

Anthony Retreat House, except for Wed. 7pm

Spanish mass.

Sunday: 8:00 am

10:00 am 12:30 pm (Spanish)

Monday: 6:45 am 6:00 pm

Tuesday: 6:45 am 6:00 pm

Wednesday:

6:45 am 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

(Spanish)

Thursday: 6:45 am 8:30 am (School Mass)

6:00 pm

Friday: 6:45 am 6:00 pm

Saturday: 8:30 am 5:00 pm (Vigil)

Keys to the Kingdom - Part 1

Greetings everyone,

We are all familiar with the passage from Matthew 16 when Jesus said,

"And I say to you, you are Peter and upon this rock I will build my Church and the

gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it." There are different versions

of the name Peter: Greek=Petros, French=Pierre, Italian=Pietro, Latin=Petrus, and

Spanish=Pedro. The Aramaic is Cephas. They all mean the same thing 'stone'.

Now we all realize that a stone can symbolize a strong foundation for the

Catholic Church. It is not high and mighty but rather low and probably walked

upon. It is firm but breakable. Peter will remain strong in his faith for one reason,

because Jesus prayed directly for him. He is the only person that Jesus actually

prayed for by name. Jesus prayed that his faith would endure. Jesus did pray for

the future of his Church which indirectly includes you and me.

Sometimes we forget that stones can also be stumbling blocks for others.

Immediately following that passage Jesus will reprimand Peter for being the voice

of Satan. Remember that not all of the Popes were always saints. Some of them

did not accept the will of God in their lives. I imagine it is a very difficult position

to fill. I remember hearing how Saint Pope John Paul II would go to confession

every week. We should pray for our Pope that he be a vessel of love and truth for

us.

Notice that Jesus said that he will build 'his' Church. He never said that he

would build a church for Peter. He never said he would build a church for his

mother or John or James. Remember that important pronoun 'his' church. I want

this parish to be 'HIS' Church. If it is his church than the gates of Hell will not

prevail. The moment we start teaching our opinions and watering down his teaching

than it becomes 'my' Church. And that is where the gates of Hell have their

power.

Keep this parish united to Christ in word and deed,

Father Anthony

MC: Main Church - SAR: St. Anthony Retreat House - SAC: St. Anthony Chapel - DH: Main Hall

Pray for the Sick

Sunday Mar. 8th

9:00am - 11:00am (PR) Hospitality, Join us in the Duffy Hall for coffee, donuts & fellowship

Tuesday Mar. 10th

9:00am - 11:00am Food Pantry distribution. For more information contact parish office

Wed. Mar. 11th

3:00pm - 5:45pm Exposition & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

7:00pm - 9:00pm RCIA - (PR) For more information or to register contact Maureen & Deacon Ted @ Tjm@mhrtampa.org

Friday Mar. 13th

English Stations of the Cross - 7:15am (SAC) 5:00pm (MC)

Sunday Mar. 15th

9:00am - 11:00am (PR) Hospitality, Join us in the Duffy Hall for coffee, donuts & fellowship

Tuesday Mar. 17th

9:00am - 11:00am Food Pantry distribution. For more information contact parish office

7:00pm - 9:00pm Handmaids of Mary (PR) All ladies of the parish are welcomed to join. For more information contact Beverly @813-610-3223

Wed. Mar. 18th

3:00pm - 5:45pm Exposition & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

7:00pm - 9:00pm RCIA - (PR) For more information or to register contact Maureen & Deacon Ted @ Tjm@mhrtampa.org

Friday Mar. 20th

English Stations of the Cross - 7:15am (SAC) 5:00pm (MC)

Sunday Mar. 22nd

9:00am - 11:00am (DH) Hospitality, Join us in the Duffy Hall for coffee, donuts & fellowship

2:00pm - 5:00pm (PR) Bunco! - Sponsored by the Handmaids of Mary. Admission $5 per person - All are invited for a fun time.

Parish Events & News

Prepare for next Sunday, March 15, 2020

First Reading - “I will be standing there in front of you on the rock in Horeb.” (EX 17: 3-7)

PSALM - “If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.” (PS 95: 1-2, 6-7, 8-9) Second Reading - “God proves his love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us.” (ROM 5: 1-2, 5-8) Gospel - “Whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst.” (JN 4: 5-42)

Mass Intentions Pray for the living & the dead

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Saturday, March 7th 5:00pm For healing of mind & body Sunday, March 8th 8:00am + Doris Bass 10:00am All affected by the Coronavirus 12:30pm + Judy Cosme

Monday, March 9th 6:45am + Rob Jahnigen 6:00pm + Francilia & Roy Holt Tuesday, March 10th 6:45am Peace & Justice in the world 6:00pm Samuel & Eriene Leony - Wedding Blessings Wednesday, March 11th 6:45am Forgiveness of sin 6:00pm All who are sick, especially in our families 7:00pm + Benito A. Guzman

Thursday, March 12th 6:45am + Amy Tynan 8:30am For vocations to religious life 6:00pm + Ana Arancibia Friday, March 13th 6:45am For teenagers struggling with their faith 6:00pm + Merron A. Riopelle Saturday, March 14th 8:30am Marie Terlop (BB) 5:00pm Don McLervy (BB)

Into your hands O Lord, we

commend the souls of our recently departed. May their

souls and the souls of the faithful depart,

through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Jason Capitano,

Veronica N.

Chavez, Maria Sol

Montel, Laura A.

Caceres, Veronica

Rodriguez, Luz A. Bringas,

Carolina S. Brizuela Perez,

Andrea E. Bernabey,

Rodolfo M. Arruabarrena,

Angel E. Arrua, Gustavo

Caceres, Carl Hinson, Pete

Perez, Daniel Sutter,

Shirley Conway, Angelica

Espinosa, Barbara Cowne,

Lucy Perez, Betty LaRue,

Karen Lizeth

+ - Deceased

HG - Healing Graces

BB - Birthday Blessings

Millie Collins,

Roberto Martinez Soriano

KOC: Knights of Columbus - BR: Benefactor Room - MS: Mary Serina - PR: Patio Room

Weekly Offering

2020 APA

Spanish Ministries

RICA: 1:30pm Todos los domingos

en el Duffy Hall - (BR)

Dialogo Matrimonia: 7:00pm

Todos los lunes en el Duffy Hall -

(MS/BR)

Escuela San Andrés 7:00pm

Todos los martes en el Duffy Hall -

(SAR)

Grupo de Oración 7:00pm Todos

los martes en el Duffy Hall (MS)

Juan XXIII 7:00pm Todos los

mie rcoles en el Duffy Hall - (MS/

BF)

Legión de María: 7:00pm Todos

los mie rcoles en el Duffy Hall

(KOC)

Juan XXIII Noche de Formación

7:00pm Todos los jueves en el

Duffy Hall

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Assessment $101,253

Pledged $4,080

Paid $2,072

Contributors 13

02/22/20 - 02/23/20

Mass

Time

Amount

Collected

Adult

Attendees

5:00pm $1,028 143

8:00am $1,101 84

10:00am $1,556 176

12:30pm $1,145 256

Totals 659 $4,830

Att. incl. children 752

Online Giving $1,978

Total Offertory $6,808

The highly acclaimed

SHROUD ENCOUNTER will

be coming to Most Holy

Redeemer. Shroud

Encounter is a production of

the Shroud of Turin

Education Project, Inc. and

will be presented by

international expert Russ

Breault. The presentation is

a fast moving, big-screen

experience using over 200 images covering all aspects of Shroud research.

A museum quality life-size replica will be on display. Ticket on sale at the parish office during normal business hours or online

by visiting mhrtampa.booktix.com.

FORMED is a digital platform that gives Catholics access to thousands of

feature films, documentaries, programs for kids, audio presentations and eBooks. Grow closer to Christ and His Church by learning about the beauty of our Faith. Over 4,000 titles are available on almost any device! We now have a parish subscription which allows all MHR parishioners to have free, unlimited access.

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God’s GIFT (Gathering in Faith Together) Mass The Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 5th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, is offering the God’s GIFT (Gathering In Faith Together) Mass for those with disabilities/special needs on March 22, 2020 at 11:30 AM. This Mass is open to anyone but is especially intended for those with disabilities/special needs. For more information, please contact Tracy Capella at 727-347-9702

Rite of Election

The Rite of Election, presided over by the Bishop, is a major step in the faith journey of catechumens. In this Rite, which normally occurs on the First Sunday of Lent, the Church makes its “election”, chooses the catechumens who, up to this point, have spent much

time in formation to move on to the sacraments of initiation at Easter.

Let pray for our catechumens

Children

Audrey A. Little Iris D. Torres Karlo J. Grimaldo Lesly M. Hernandez

Adults

Marianna Szabo Benjamin Niznik Stephan Niznik Fleming Montero Eliesel Sequeira Manuel Ponce