Parochial Administrator: Rev. Dayan Machado, Ext. 223

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Carlos J. Borgos, Ext. 224

Religious Sisters: Sr. Norma Cime, MHML Ext. 226 Sr. Yuri Peña, MHML

Sunday Mass Schedule/Horario de Misas Dominicales

Rosary before Sunday Masses English: Saturday Vigil Mass 4:30 p.m. Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. Misa en Español: Domingo a las 9:30 a.m.

Weekday / Entre Semana: English: Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. Español: Miercoles a las 7:30 p.m.

Sacrament of Penance / Reconciliación: English: Saturday 3:30 until / or by appointment Español: Miercoles a las 6:30 o Por Cita RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES / CLASES DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA: Classes will Resume in September Las clases se reanudarán en septiembre

Please contact the Parish Office for information and Preparation for/Por favor comunicarse con la oficina para preparación e información sobre recepción de los sacramentos SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM SACRAMENT OF FIRST HOLY COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE R.C.I.A.

Music Ministry / Musica Director: Jim McKinney - English choir rehearsal: Thursdays at 7:00 pm. - Ensayo de Coro en Español Martes a las 7:30 pm. (contacten a Nestor Ponce)

Prayer line: Call Jean @ (352) 523-2001

SAINT RITA Pray for us

St. Anthony Catholic School 32902 Saint Anthony Way San Antonio, FL. 33576

(352) 588-3041 Principal: Sr. Alice

ST. RITA MISSION STATEMENT / DECLARACION DE LA MISION DE SANTA RITA

To evangelize and to be evangelized for the sake of the Kingdom using our talents and gifts for the service of others through our diverse ministries.

Para evangelizar y ser evangelizado para el Reino, poniendo nuestros talentos y dones al servicio de los demas en nuestros diversos ministerios.

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 20, 2017

St. Rita Catholic Church 14404 14th. St. - Dade City, FL. 33523

Phone: (352) 567-2894 Fax (352) 567-2777 www.stritaparish.org

Registration begin this/today Sunday, August 20th. This year we will also provide registration during the week starting on Monday, August 21st from 10a-1p and from 4p-7p. ♦ The last day for registration is on Sept. 10th.

♦ Classes will start on Sunday, September 10th.

August 20, 2017 Page 2 ST. RITA CATHOLIC CHURCH, DADE CITY, FLORIDA

Formación de la fe Faith Formation

Inscripciones Para la Catequesis

Este domingo 20 de Agosto Comenzamos

con las inscripciones de la Catequesis del año 2017-2018, después de la misa. En el salón de catequesis.

San Andrés Clínica Gratis Los servicios médicos son GRATIS para las personas que no estén cubiertos por

otros programas o seguros y con ingresos limitados . Cualquier ID aceptada

Donde: 3733 Meridian Ave. Dade City, FL 33525

Cuando: Sábado 26 de agosto @ 8am-11:30a

Parents as Faith Formator John Paul II in His Apostolic exhortation on the Role of the Family categorically states that the parents are the primary educators of their children. This obligation arises from the fact that they have given life to their children and are called to give them a life that leads to full self-actualization as human beings. It is the duty of the parents to make sure that their children grow up animated by love of God

and charity to others. It is incumbent upon parents to build their homes as communities of faith where Christ is welcomed, His words is lived and His love is shared. However, the success of the parents as educators and first catechists of their children lies on their level of education and formation. Insufficiently instructed and less informed parents can only give us much. Here the assistance of the Church is indispensable. The Church has the mission and the means to provide education to the parents. Parents are to bring to God their whole family by authentic prayer life, Christian living and witnessing. They have to endeavor to form their home into a praying community. Efforts must be done by parents to instill among their children the importance of the basic. Gone were the days when family members gather to pray the Angelus and the Holy Rosary every evening. Parents must encourage in their homes the devout praying of the grace before and after meals.It is important also to revive the family altars in every Catholic home which reminds the family members of the abiding presence of God. The sacraments of the Church are means of sanctification and parents must see to it that their family is never deprived of their richness especially the Holy Eucharist. It rests upon the parents to inculcate to their children the love for the Eucharist which must be at the center of a worshipping community. One way to educate the children on the values of the Eucharist is to have meaningful celebration of family meals in celebration of great family moments. However, it is not to be neglected that the parents share in the office of sanctifying by ensuring the authentic Christian education of their children. Again, family meals are great moments of sharing and imparting Christian values among children. Also, they must ensure that their children avail of the catechism classes and other religious activities being offered by their parishes. Lastly, the parents are called to holiness. By their holy life they provide good examples to their children and offer their family as a sacrifice, living, holy and pleasing to God.

Geraldine M. Mortel MA in Religious Education

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Brothers and sisters,

In the readings this Sunday both, Isaiah the prophet and Jesus make clear that salvation is for all peoples. How shocking Isaiah’s prophecy must have been to the Jewish community who understood themselves to be God’s chosen ones. The gospel shows that the disciples are still struggling with this same issue: ‘to whom does God extends his salvation.’ The first reading proclaims that God’s blessings and salvation are for all who “observe what is right and do what is just;” not just the Israelites. Whenever we open the Bible and begin to read it, we ought to understand the times and cultural context that shaped the composition of the particular text we are reading. For the Jewish nation, the Messiah was the One who would come to save them. Only then, all nations would receive salvation through God’s mighty deeds for Israel. In the gospel today, although the Canaanite woman suffered the disdain of the disciples, she persisted. This Gentile woman possessed the habits of the heart that gave her the will to act. In her soul she was aware of her daughter’s need for healing. She was audacious and courageous. Great was her faith in pursuing Jesus to bestow this healing. In our personal journey toward God we must act as the Canaanite woman, with trust, tenacity and perseverance. ‘Endowed with a spiritual soul, with intellect and with free will, the human person is from his very conception ordered to God and destined for eternal beatitude.’ “He pursues his perfection in seeking and loving what is true and good.” (Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, Gaudium et Spes, 15).

Pax Domini vobiscum, Fr. Machado

*(Many thanks to all those who contributed and participated in the Welcoming Party for Fr.

Carlos Joel Borgos and myself. It was truly a most delightful and joyful celebration! Thank

you).

Hermanas y hermanos,

En las lecturas de este domingo, tanto el profeta Isaías como Jesús, dejan claro que la salvación se ofrece a todos. La profecía de Isaías tuvo que sorprender a la comunidad hebrea de la época, pues ellos se consideraban el pueblo escogido. La narración evangélica muestra que los discípulos también debatían el tema de: ‘a quién Dios ofrece la salvación.’ La primera lectura nos comunica que las bendiciones de Dios y la salvación se ofrecen a quienes cumplen los preceptos, “observan el derecho y practican la justicia,” o sea, no sólo a los israelitas. Siempre que leemos la Biblia debemos estar conscientes de la época y el contexto cultural en que se redactó el texto que escrutamos. Para la nación judía, el Mesías era quien vendría a salvarla. En ese orden, las demás naciones se salvarían a través de la bondad de Dios en favor de Israel. En el evangelio de hoy, la mujer cananea sufre el rechazo de los discípulos pero persevera. Poseía en su carácter los hábitos necesarios que la impulsaban a actuar con determinación. Conocía el grave estado de su hija y buscaba cómo sanarla, por eso fue tan intrépida y valiente. Con enorme fe consiguió obtener de Jesús la tan ansiada curación. En nuestro peregrinaje hacia Dios debemos actuar como la mujer cananea, plenos de confianza, tenacidad y perseverancia. “Dotada de alma espiritual, de entendimiento y de voluntad, la persona humana está desde su concepción ordenada a Dios y destinada a la bienaventuranza eterna. Camina hacia su perfección en la búsqueda y el amor de la verdad y del bien,” (Constitución Pastoral sobre la Iglesia en el Mundo Actual, Gaudium et Spes, 15).

Pax Domini vobiscum, P. Machado

*(Gracias a todos los que contribuyeron y participaron en la Fiesta de Bienvenida preparada para el P. Carlos Joel Borgos y para mí. ¡Fue una

agradable y estupenda celebración! Gracias).

FROM THE

PRIESTS DESK

Del Escritorio

Del Sacerdote

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Reader & Eucharistic Minister Schedule Reader Eucharistic Minister 08/26/2017 Elizabeth Bodine K.T. John 4:30 PM Gail Tumelty Elizabeth Kutsch Michael Flannery 08/27/2017 Gloria Friday Charlie Basile 8:00 AM Sue Richardson Sara Ross J. Brownsberger 11:15 AM Paul Berry Marcy Karges Abigail Miramon Mary Barrett Volunteer at Mass

Receive gratefully and give joyfully, open the door to mercy

Annual Pastoral Appeal 2017 Goal: $53,375.00 Pledge: 41,699.61 Paid: $37,872.41

Number of Pledges: 129

For/Para: 8/5 & 8/6 Total: $5,498.73

Thank you for your generosity and may God bless you

Abundantly! Gracias por su generosidad y que el Señor los Bendiga

Abundantemente! REMINDER: Total collected so far for the Pew Fund:

$8,883.28. Please continue to pray and help! Any amount would be greatly appreciated, envelopes can be found at

either church entrance. Thank you

ST. RITA PARISH FINANCIAL REPORT Year Ending June 30, 2017

INCOME Offertory Collections - Masses $337,568 - Religion Education $13,901 Missionary Appeals $13,605 Special Donations $26,371 Other Subsidies $34,125 Fundraising $9,990 Diocesan Distribution $16,693 Annual Pastoral Appeal $57,702 Miscellaneous Income $23,614 TOTAL INCOME $533,569

EXPENSES: Parish Administration (salaries, benefits, taxes and miscellaneous expenses) $198,180 Church Ministries (Music, Faith Formation, Charity and Outreach, General Administration $145,982 Catholic School Assessment $28,824 Annual Pastoral Appeal $57,702 Miscellaneous Expenses (including utilities, $84,588 insurance, maintenance, etc..)

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES $515,276

INCOME LESS EXPENSES $18,293

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES: $67,626**

CASH ACCOUNTS AS OF JUNE 30, 2017 Beginning Ending - checking balance $28,785 $37,302 - savings balance $143,543 $85,608

**$59,263 was withdrawn from Savings to cover the balance due on the church Pews and Piano.

St. Andre Free Clinic

Medical Services are FREE for people not covered by other programs or insurance

and with limited income. Any ID is accepted. Where: 37733 Meridian Ave. Dade City, FL

When: Saturday August 26TH Time: 8:30-11:30a.m.

A special thank you from St. Andre Free Clinic and Foundations of Life to St. Rita for hosting the 2nd Annual Back to School Bash and Health Fair. Approximately 300 people attended

the event. Thank you all who donated and helped. Also, thank you to the families of Dr. Bala & Dr. Flannery for donating to the back to school shoe drive. Thanks to their generosity, we were able to provide new shoes to 253 children.

To afford all parishioners the opportunity to book Masses, in particular the popular weekend Masses (Saturday 4:30, Sunday

8:00am, 11:00am and Spanish Mass), we kindly remind you that the following procedure is in place. Masses may be booked:

• No more than six months in advance. • Up to Five Masses may be booked at a time and

only one can be a weekend Mass (listed above). • One intention per weekend.

Please contact or stop by the office if you would like to have any Masses offered.

Please Return any donations for Foundations of Live Pregnancy Center– Dade City this weakened. We will have

a container for Diaper Donations ONLY at each church entrance/exit. All other donations please drop at Catholic Charities on meridian and 10th St. Thank you!

SUNDAY/DOMINGO, AUG. 20TH

8 am Parishioners 9:30 am †Rodolfo y †Ma. De Jesus

Contreras Barajas 11:15 am †Norm St. Pierre

Is 56:1, 6-7; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Rom 11:13-15, 29-32; Mt 15:21-28

8:00 am Coffee and Donuts after mass 12:00pm LOA

CCD & R.C.I.A Registrations after all Masses Non-Perishable Food Donations Welcome

MONDAY/LUNES,

AUG. 21ST

8:30 am †Robert & †Juliette Huhn

Jgs 2:11-19; Ps 106:34-37, 39-40, 43ab, 44; Mt 19:16-22

9:00 am Eucharistic Adoration 10:00 am SVDP Meeting 4:30 pm Evening Prayer and Benediction 7:00 pm Finance Committee meeting

TUESDAY/MARTES

AUG. 22ND

8:30 am †Leone Schambeau Jgs 6:11-24a; Ps 85:9, 11-14; Mt 19:23-30

WEDNESDAY/MIERCOLES,

AUG. 23RD

8:30 am Vacation for the Priesthood 7:30 pm †Armando Montelongo

Jgs 9:6-15; Ps 21:2-7; Mt 20:1-16

THURSDAY/JUEVES, AUG. 24TH

8:30 am †Leone Schambeau Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51

7:30 pm Encuentro de Matrimonios

FRIDAY/VIERNES, AUG. 25TH

8:30 am Special Intention for: Rosalino & San Juanita Crisostomo

Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Ps 146:5-10; Mt 22:34-40

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED 7:30 pm Grupo de Oracion

SATURDAY/SABADO, AUG. 26TH

4:30 pm Parishioners Ru 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17; Ps 128:1b-5; Mt 23:1-12

SUNDAY/DOMINGO, AUG. 27TH

8 am †Mr. & †Mrs. F.L. Baum 9:30 am Intencion Especial para:

Gerardo y Isabel Rubio 11:15 am †Francis Bolton

Is 22:19-23; Ps 138:1-3, 6, 8; Rom 11:33-36; Mt 16:13-20

8:00 am Coffee and Donuts after mass St. Vincent de Paul Blue Bucket Collection Non-Perishable Food Donations Welcome

WEEK OF August 20, 2017 DAY MASS INTENTION READING ACTIVITY