Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

Sunday February 5, 2017 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Parish Office & Hours

10110 N. Central Ave. Tampa, FL 33612 Tuesday – Friday: 9:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Phone: 813-933-2859 Fax: 813-932-6153 Email: Office@MHRTampa.Org Website: MHRTampa.Org Twitter: @MHRTampa Facebook: Facebook.com/MHRTampa

Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. (Español) Monday - Friday: 6:45 a.m. Tues: 6:45 & 8:30 a.m. Saturday: 8:30 a.m.

Confessions Saturday: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Or by appointment

Clergy Pastor Rev. Allan Tupa Fact@MhrTampa.org Assisting Priest: Msgr. Des Daly Deacons: Rev. Mr. Kevin Dwyer Rev. Mr. Joseph Krzanowski Rev. Mr. Ron Rojas

A letter from Fr. Allan Una carta del Padre Allan Photos from our Parish Wide Resolution Retreat

Men’s Conference Upcoming Parish Mission Confirmation information

What’s inside this week:

A Letter from Fr. Allan Tupa My Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Even though we are 5 weeks into 2017 and heading rapidly towards Lent, it is not too late to make a Resolution. Af-ter all, isn’t the first of every month a fresh page on the calendar and every Sunday a new week? Therefore, each

new day that God gifts to us starts with a promise. What we do with that promise is up to us. Does it promise to be the same as yesterday? Or can it become something differ-ent? Free will lets us choose, God lets us decide.

At the beginning of the New Year, many of us made Resolu-tions. Many of these are commonplace: lose weight, exercise more, and quit smoking. However, on January 21st about 100 plus of our church brothers and sisters joined together to pon-der spiritual resolutions. We discerned what interior actions we can start to take to grow closer to God and strengthen our parish family and our local community.

We discussed the three charisms and special characteristics of Most Holy Redeemer. These are Service, Mission & Com-munity. Our parish is a unique place. Many of you drive past other Catholic churches each week to attend Mass here. Our community calls out to each of you in a different way. The charisms of Most Holy Redeemer reflect a part of your spirit and the Holy Spirit guides you here. We listened as several members of our parish shared and gave witness to how these charisms call them to be active parishioners here at Most Holy Redeemer.

We were all given the opportunity to reflect on which of the 3 charisms resonated most within our hearts. We symbolically joined together to recognize we are all fellow travelers on this journey. While we did not make plans for future actions, we recognized this is the beginning.

A BIG Thank-you to all of you who were able to attend. Your parish appreciates the time you sacrificed to be here. I must also thank all of those who organized the event. Without you it wouldn’t have been possible.

But for those of you who were not able to make it, fear not! This is only the beginning. You are still able to join us as we grow. You can still ponder in your heart which of the char-isms speak to you. Allow them to settle in your heart and grow. We will see you next time!

Peace,

Mis hermanos y hermanas en Cristo,

A pesar de que ya son 5 semanas de el 2017 y vamos camino hacia la Cuaresma, no es demasiado tarde para hacer una Resolución. Después de todo, no el primero de cada mes es una nueva página en el calendario y cada domingo una nueva semana? Por lo tanto, cada nuevo día es un regalos de Dios para nosotros y comienza con una promesa. Lo que hacemos con esa promesa depende de nosotros. ¿Promete a ser lo mismo que ayer? ¿O puede convertirse en algo diferente? El libre albedrío nos permite elegir, Dios nos deja decidir.

Al comienzo del Año Nuevo, muchos de nosotros hicimos Re-soluciones. Muchos de estos son comunes: bajar de peso, hacer más ejercicio y dejar de fumar. Sin embargo, el 21 de enero alrededor de 100 o más de nuestros hermanos y her-manas de la iglesia se unieron para reflexionar sobre las reso-luciones espirituales. Hemos discernido qué con acciones interiores podemos comenzar a acercarnos a Dios y fortalecer nuestra familia parroquial y nuestra comunidad local.

Hablamos de los tres carismas y características especiales del Santísimo Redentor. Estos son Servicio, Misión y Comuni-dad. Nuestra parroquia es un lugar único. Muchos de ustedes pasan por otras iglesias católicas cada semana para asistir a misa aquí. Nuestra comunidad llama a cada uno de ustedes de una manera diferente. Los carismas del Santísimo Reden-tor reflejan una parte de tu espíritu y el Espíritu Santo te guía aquí. Escuchamos como varios miembros de nuestra parro-quia compartieron y dieron testimonio de cómo estos carismas los llaman a ser parroquianos activos aquí en el Santísimo Redentor.

A todos nos dio la oportunidad de reflexionar sobre cuál de los tres carismas más resonaban en nuestros corazones. Nos unimos simbólicamente para reconocer que todos somos compañeros de viaje en este viaje. Aunque no hicimos planes para acciones futuras, reconocemos que este es el comienzo.

Gracias a todos ustedes que pudieron asistir. Tu parroquia aprecia el tiempo que sacrificaste para estar aquí. También debo agradecer a todos los que organizaron el evento. Sin ti no habría sido posible.

Pero para aquellos de ustedes que no fueron capaces de ha-cerlo, no teman! Este es sólo el comienzo. Todavía puedes unirte a nosotros a medida que crecemos. Todavía puedes reflexionar en tu corazón cuál de los carismas te habla. Permi-te que se establezcan en tu corazón y crezcan. ¡Nos vemos la próxima vez!

Paz,

Around the Parish and Diocese

See more pictures on our Facebook page.

Facebook.com/MHRTampa

Parish Weekly Calendar

Parish Facility Room Codes. Please contact the church office to reserve a meeting space for your group.

MC: Main Church BR: Benefactor Room MS: Mary Serina Room KT: Kitchen CR: St. Claire Room

DC: Duffy Center KOC: Knights of Columbus Room PR: Weber Room PS: Padre Pio Shrine YD: Youth Den

Date Mass Intentions Events Saturday February 4 Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday

8:30 a.m. ~ Deacon Joe birthday blessings 5:00 p.m. ~ Victor Joyce birthday blessings

3:30 p.m. Confessions

Sunday February 5 8:00 a.m. ~ Mary & Bill Terlop, Family Blessings 10:00 a.m. ~ Irene Thacker + 12:30 p.m. ~ Epifanio Carrillo Zaragoza +

9:00 a.m. Coffee & Doughnuts (DC) 11:00 a.m. RCIA (BF)

Monday February 6 St. Paul Miki and Companions

6:45 a.m. ~ Barry Almon blessings 6:30 p.m. MDS (MS & BF)

Tuesday February 7 6:45 a.m. ~ James W. Jones healing graces 8:30 a.m. ~ Vocation to Priesthood & religious life

Food Pantry 7:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus (PR)

Wednesday February 8 St. Jerome Emiliani; St. Josephine Bakhita

6:45 a.m. ~ Matthew Diakow + 6:30 p.m Youth Group (YD) 7:00 p.m. RCIA (MS)

Thursday February 9 6:45 a.m. ~ The deceased family members of the Velasquez Aurazo family +

7:00 p.m. Legion of Mary (MS) Baptism Class-English Stewardship Meeting (DH)

Friday February 10 St. Scholastica;

6:45 a.m. ~ Albert Paul Naymick + 7:00 p.m. Juan 23 (MS/BF) Estacion de la Cruz Espanol

Saturday February 11 8:30 a.m. ~ Mary Serina + 5:00 p.m. ~ Tom Young +

9:00 a.m. OFS 11:30 a.m. Seniors’ Group (PR) 3:30 p.m. Confessions

Sunday February 12 8:00 a.m. ~ Charles & Diane Merrill family blessings 10:00 a.m. ~ John Fiore + 12:30 p.m. ~ Rafaela Maga Nieto +

9:00 a.m. Coffee & Doughnuts (DC) 11:00 a.m. RCIA (BF)

Mark your calendars!! Our community is having a Parish Mission starting Sunday evening, March 19 and ending Wednesday evening, March 23. Sessions will be from 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. in church. Catholic Lay Evangelist, Bill Wegner, of Good News International is conducting the mission. The theme is Journey to the Heart of Jesus. This will be a great time to be encouraged in our faith. Plan to be there…and bring a friend!

Weekly gift reference guide as a percentage of yearly

family income:

1/10/16

$7.598

Offertory

Income Weekly gi of 2% Weekly gi of 3% Weekly gi of 5% Weekly gi of 10% $30,000 $12 $17 $29 $58 $50,000 $19 $29 $48 $96 $75,000 $29 $43 $72 $144

$100,000 $38 $58 $96 $192

Parish Information

The week of 1/22/2017 an additional $9,446 was collected towards Annual Pastoral Appeal

Thank-you!

1/24/16 1/22/2017

$6,887 $8,165

Looking for a space to hold a special event? Consider the Duffy Center. Available for weddings, Quinceaneras, retirement parties, family reunions and much more. Contact the Most Holy Redeemer Parish office at 813.933.2859, visit DuffyCenter.com or email DuffyCenter@MHRTampa.org

Está buscando un espacio para realizar un evento especial? Considere el Centro Duffy. Disponible para bodas, quinceañeras, fiestas de retiro, reuniones familiares y mucho más. Póngase en contacto con la oficina Parroquial de Most Holy Redeemer al 813.933.2859, visite DuffyCenter.com o correo electrónico DuffyCenter@MHRTampa.org

Please remember in your prayers all those who are homebound, in the hospital or nursing homes and all the sick of our parish especially , Raymond Pierre, Morgan St. Fleur, Francisco Rivera, Deyanira Escalante, Anthony Zolnowski , Joel Ortiz, JR, Meisner V Ortiz, Laura Vukov, Eleanor Bagette, Betty LaRue, KG, Eileen Mason, June Reynolds, Don Rothell, , Leonor Perez Rodriguez , Pat Fiore, Joe Brickhouse, Tim Burkett Loretta Abernathy, Nicole Pagan, Rosemary Yanez, Robert C. Smith, Priscilla Slotter, Karen Smith, Sam Lazzara, Gabriel Martinez, Marie, O’Driscoll, William Valentine, Janey Carroll, Demaris Burden, Douglas Burden, Madeline Hecht, Christopher Martin

If you wish to have a name added or removed from our Prayer List, please call 813-933-2859. Names will be removed after 2 months, please call to have name relisted if desired.

We welcome visitors and newcomers to Most Holy Redeemer! We encourage new parishioners to register as parish members and become active in our parish community. Registration forms are available at the entrance to church or please call the parish office at 813-933-2859. Le damos la bienvenida a los visitantes y recién llegados a Most Holy Redeemer! Les alen-tamos a los nuevos feligreses a registrarse como miembros de la parroquia y de participar activamen-te en nuestra comunidad parroquial. Los formularios de inscripción están disponibles en la entrada de la iglesia, por favor llame a la oficina parroquial al 813-933-2859.

$73,172 $97,032

$15,000

2016 MHR Annual Pastoral Appeal (APA) Goals

Weekly Sacrificial Giving

$71,023

$26,009

Around the Parish and Diocese

Men: Want to be inspired, reinvigorated, and uplifted? Does your faith life need a boost?

Then join over a thousand other Catholic men, at all levels of faith, from parishes throughout the diocese as they gather

to revitalize their spiritsat the Suncoast Catholic Ministries 7th Annual Tampa Bay Men’s Conference!

“Living the Faith” The 7th Annual Tampa Bay Men’s Conference Featuring Dr. Scott Hahn, Fr. Bill Casey and Artie Boylwith Mass celebrated by Bishop Gregory Parkes

Saturday, February 18th Higgins Hall at St Lawrence Catholic Church, Tampa

Tickets include lunch and free parking Cost is $40 per person with Father/Son combo tickets at two for $40For tickets or more information visit

www.suncoastcatholicministries.comor e-mail info@suncoastcatholicministries.com

Attention Confirmation Candidates!

There are important forms and information on the parish website at

http://www.mhrtampa.org/confirmation-information/

Regarding upcoming mandatory classes and retreats.

Registration forms are also available

Parent’s meeting is February 15th in the school cafeteria

Visit the website for more information.

Internship Opportunity

The Office of Life Ministry is looking for Catholics with leadership abilities, community service experience, social media skills, and effective writing/communication skills. This Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) Internship combines prac-tical work with the in mandates of CCHD at the local level.

Some duties include: youth and young adult outreach, parish education. The time commitment is 12-13 hours/week for 24 weeks (August 2017 through May 2018), with compensation of $12/hr. For more information, please contact Sabrina Schultz at 727- 344-1611 *5325; sab@dosp.org.