Holy Faith HIGHLIGHTS
May 01 2022
Volume VI Issue 116
THIRD SUNDAY of
EASTER
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At Holy Faith our mission is that everyone come to know, love and serve God in union with Christ Jesus and his Spirit-filled Catholic Church. In doing so we are committed to our vision to build together a community of compassion in Christ. |
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THIRD SUNDAY of EASTER
May 1 2022
“It is the Lord!”
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We celebrate the First Communion of our Children at the 5pm Vigil Mass today, and after Mass, in celebration, with the families, we will have cake and punch on the patio. Please join us in congratulating our children! |
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To read the Scriptures for Sunday, May 1 2022, click
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The Responsorial
As we prepare to gather for Mass physically or virtually, reading the Scripture in advance will help prepare us in mind and heart to fully participate in the Mass.
Click on graphic to listen to upbeat version of Psalm 30
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CLICK on the graphic below to view the May 1 2022 9:30am Mass livestreamed or to view the recorded version anytime - click MASS.
Our children will make their First Communion at the 5pm Saturday Vigil, tonight, April 30, and that Mass will also be livestreamed, so out of town family can enjoy the moment with their loved ones (click on the MASS button above)
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9:30am Mass Livestreamed for
3rd Sunday of Easter
1 May 2022
May Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary Statue during the 9:30am Mass will be livestreamed.
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Have a prayer request? Click on Prayer Box below. |
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Fr. John Gillespie celebrates his GOLDEN JUBILEE
50 Year Anniversary of Ordination
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On Friday, May 13 2022 at a special
5:00pm Mass, we will celebrate
Fr. John Gillespie's 50th Anniversary of Ordination with him at Holy Faith.
On this joyous occasion we will continue the celebration with a reception
following the Mass, in the
Fr. John M. Phillips Parish Life Center.
Fr. Gillespie is well known by many in our community. All who know and love him are invited and welcomed to join us in celebration of his faithful service to the church and the community.
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Fr. John Gillespie
Ordained May 13 1972
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May God continue to bless the work of His heart in service to God! |
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We continue to encourage the entire parish to Sign-up for FORMED, our new FREE Catholic platform offering, go to formed.org/signup and follow the on-line instruction. Be sure to sign-up as a parishioner for Free access to an amazing number of Catholic resources, and enter zip code 32607 and pick "Holy Faith Catholic Church" as your parish.
You can catch up on all the Episodes of the Search once you sign into Formed. Each episode builds up to the understanding that we, the people of God, are the Church! Join your friends at home and have a "SEARCH" party! We will share insights from "The Search" from the participants of the retreat in our next bulletin.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL AT HOLY FAITH |
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Our Catholic Faith ... Live It ... Love It ... Share It! |
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THE MONTH OF MAY IS THE MONTH OF MARY.
AT HOLY FAITH WE BEGIN THE CELEBRATION WITH OUR MAY CROWNING EVENT.
JOIN US THIS SUNDAY, MAY 1 2022 DURING THE
9:30AM MASS FOR
THE CROWNING OF
OUR BLESSED MOTHER STATUE.
May 1: CCF CLASSES for Grades Kinder thru 9th,
Classes follow the May Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary statue at the 9:30am Mass, by our First Communion, CCF Students and all the children. First Communion children should come in their beautiful communion attire. This is a special event and for the first time, in a long time, that we crown Mary inside the church at Mass.
Please bring the children to participate and witness our faith,
love and honor of our Blessed Mother' love for us, her children.
After the Crowning, the CCF children should go to their classes (grades Kinder thru 9th) for a special session of CCF, which will end at noon as usual.
No CCF on May 8. Blessed Mother's Day to all Moms (of any kind).
On May 8 at the 6pm Mass Bishop Estévez will confer the
Sacrament of Confirmation on the youth of our parish.
Please keep them in your prayers that the the accept and respond to the promptings of the Holy Spirit throughout the rest of their lives.
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KID'S BULLETIN
MAY 1 2022
Click to print and share with the family.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AT HOLY FAITH
JUNE 25 THRU JUNE 29 (9am to 12 Noon) for children in
Grades Kinder thru 5th grade and some Preschool
(more details on registration form)
Registration link will be posted on our website in a few days.
Click on banner with the Monumental logo. (see bulletin)
We need adult volunteers and teens. Email TiAnna if you can help!
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All Parish Catholics on the Move Event:
Popcorn, Pizza and Jesus
May 7 2022 at 2pm
in the Fr. John M. Phillips Parish Life Center
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Holy Faith will premiere a shared viewing of “The Chosen”, a hugely popular series on Jesus Christ in the Fr. John M. Phillips Parish Life Center on Saturday, May 7 from 2pm to 4pm. We will binge on Jesus together by viewing and discussing episodes. All ages, children, teens, young adults, couples and elders are encouraged to come for fun and fellowship. Come and continue the experience of the Joy of the Easter Season with your Holy Faith Family! (babysitting available—call the office to reserve) |
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You are Called to Serve .... Can you hear God calling? |
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We are excited for those who have already signed up to be involved as a volunteer in ministry, and will be contacting all of our newest volunteers in all different ministries soon. Check your emails from Flocknote for more information about getting connection to the different ministry leadership and members. You may still volunteer for any ministry, or to inquire, by clicking here: VOLUNTEER or go to our website on the front page and click on the banner.
Thank you for sharing your time and talent!
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To place a notice in the bulletin or add a name to the prayer list send notice to: Bulletin
Deadline for bulletin of May 22 2022 is Friday, May 6th .
We publish an online version of our bulletin weekly on our website and myparishapp. For a hard copy pick one up at the end of the Mass you attend. Additional copies can be obtained in the Ministry Building Office.
Our reception desk is open Monday thru Friday from 10am to 3pm.
To Sign-up for FORMED, our new FREE Catholic platform offering, go to formed.org and follow the on-line instruction. Be sure to sign-up as a parishioner for Free access and enter zip code 32607 and pick "Holy Faith Catholic Church" as your parish.
See pics of Holy Week 2022 Memories in today's bulletin (to be posted on Facebook, Instagram and our website soon).
May 1st: May Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary statue at the 9:30am Mass
May 6th: First Friday (see details in the bulletin) Note the addition of a 6pm Mass, with anointing of the sick and healing prayer available.
May 7th: All Parish Event ... Popcorn, Pizza & Jesus (Showing of "The Chosen")
May 8th: Youth Confirmation
May 10th: Anointing of the Sick follows the 9:30am Mass (every 2nd Tuesday of the Month), with prayer teams for personal prayers of any kind.
May 13th: Fr. John Gillespie celebrates his Golden Jubilee
May 15th: CCF Family Breakfast during CCF time
May 15th: Celebration Party for Fr. Mike Elias' Fist Anniversary of Ordination after the 11:15am Mass in the FJMP Parish Life Center
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In this weekend's bulletin:
- page 1: Prayer to Mary, our Mother
- page 2: Congratulations to our First Communion Class of 2022; Re-cap of May Events
- page 3: Holy Week 2022 pics
- page 4: CCF Calendar; May Crowning Info; CCF Family Breakfast Invite; VBS Dates
- page 5: Calendar; Staff listing; First Friday Exposition & Adoration hours and Catholic Charities Food Drive info
- page 6:Mass Intentions; Scripture Readings; Prayer List; Rosary; Mass & Confession Times; Intercessions for Life; Information on "Sacred Relics" exposition at St. Patrick Church
- Page 7: Holy Faith Financial Update for April 24; Thank you from KOC and ParishSoft online giving info
Notice: Bulletin Ads cannot always be included in our bulletin due to space and time constraints. We try to always include timely notices in our E-Newsletter which can always be accessed on our website under Media>E-Newsletter, or thru the Banner on the front page,
You can always access the Online Mass page at any time on our website by clicking on the first moving banner on the home page and also find current and past bulletins posted on the bulletin page (click the labeled box).
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DIVINE MERCY HOLY HOUR
If you did not make it to the Divine Mercy Holy Hour Prayer Service, the livestream link is on our website. Pray with Holy Faith the Divine Mercy Chaplet anytime.
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Ways to Support the Ministries of Holy Faith
Links to our various media sources, including our online ParishSoft giving program are below. You can mail in your donations by personal or bank check to: Holy Faith Catholic Church ... 747 NW 43rd St ... 32607 or use online giving.
Thank you for your support!
For Text-Giving ... Text the word "GIVE" to 1-352-499-1206 and choose the fund from the list.
Click here for info on our simple: New Easy Online Giving & Event App where you can donate on your phone to any fund by clicking on the "Donate Heart" button. When you click you will see the Donate page with 3 options 'Give ... Special Fund ... History'. To donate to the monthly special collection click on 'Special Fund'. The app will also be used to register for special or current events, like CCF or Small Christian Communities, etc. To get back to the home page click on 4 little squares on top right of screen.
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Of course, we still have myparishapp, which offers the daily readings, Sunday Worship Aides, Catholic Prayers, the Rosary, our Directory and Parish Information, and online donations links, as well as the online Catholic Magazine, and links to all our Social Media outlets, and more ... You can even email any staff member from your cellphone.
We update our Facebook and Instagram pages constantly with Masses and reflections, prayers, photos and information from Holy Faith, our Diocese and the Vatican. LIKE us on Facebook!
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Want to receive envelopes every month? Email your name,
address and phone number to: Envelopes Thank you.
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An extraordinary exhibit of relics of saints will tour Florida in May and June. Companions of the Cross Father Carlos Martins, director of the Treasures of the Church Ministry and a Vatican-appointed expert on relics, will be visiting parishes with a collection of over 160 relics owned by the Vatican. The tour opens in the Diocese of St. Augustine on May 4, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Gainesville. The exhibit begins at 6:30 p.m.
Father Martins will talk about the spiritual significance of relics to Catholics. Visitors will be able to examine and venerate mostly first-class relics from the Apostles, St. Mary Magdalene, St. Joseph, St. Maria Goretti, St. Therese of Lisieux, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Thomas Aquinas, as well as a portion of the Veil of Our Lady, and one of the largest remaining pieces of the True Cross outside the Vatican.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
May 15 2022
Join Fr. Mike Elias at the 11:15am Mass on Sunday, May 15th, to celebrate with him his First Year of Ordination, and then
join us in the Fr. John M. Phillips Parish Life Center for a party
in his honor and enjoy some fellowship while wishing
Fr. Mike many blessings in his future priestly journey.
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PILGRIMAGE TO ISRAEL & JORDAN
Fr. Mike Elias is leading an 11-day pilgrimage to
Israel and Jordan on August 13-23.
Click here for information and to sign-up: Pilgrimage
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The St. Augustine History Festival
Five venues of the Diocese of St. Augustine will participate in the upcoming St. Augustine History Festival. The goal is to showcase every era of St. Augustine’s long and storied past through the 21 Special Events and Historic Venues. The Catholic sites participating will feature a scavenger hunt, and they include the Archives of the Diocese of St. Augustine, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, Father Miguel O’Reilly House Museum, the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios, and the Sisters of St. Joseph. For more information, visit St Augustine History Festival.
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