Welcome to Holy Spirit Catholic Church Bienvenidos a la Iglesia del Espiritu Santo

644 South 9th Street Lake Wales, Florida 33853 Website: Holyspiritlakewales.org

OUR CLERGY Deacon John Avery: 863-678-6908 Deacon Sam Knight: 863-638-1231 [email protected] CHURCH OFFICE Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-12, 1-3pm OFFICE PERSONNEL Parish Office Manager: Nick Arcano, Jr. [email protected] Parish Receptionist: Jessica Cordova [email protected] Leader of Faith Development & Discipleship: Terri Seitz [email protected] Coordinator of RCIA Faith Formation: Bob Decker [email protected] Director of Music: Bob Luft, [email protected] Maintenance: Robert Melnitzke and Nicholas Lindaman [email protected] Co-leaders of Outreach Ministry Sharon Olson & Robyn Prater Website Coordinator: Bob Salajka [email protected]

Church Office Phone:(863) 676-1556 Fax: (863) 676-2962

Mass Schedule 1st Saturday Mass Saturday Mass Sunday

8:30a.m English 4:00 pm English 6:30 pm Spanish 8:00 am & 11:00 am Eng-

lish 8:30 am Tue, Thurs, Fri, Wednesday 5:15 pm Confessions Saturday 3:00-3:30 pm Daily Mass

(Or by appointment) Appointments: Please call during office hours

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April 24, 2016 4:00 pm

+Debbie Dibernardino by Amelia Updike

6:30pm For all families Sun

April 24

8:00 am

11:00am Mon April 25 Tue

April 26

8:30 am

Wed April 27

5:15 pm

Thur April 28

8:30am

Fri

April 29

8:30 am

Sat

April 30

4:00 pm

Sun

May 1

+Estelle, Edwin Greer and Judith Hammerle by Kathleen Greer

OUR STEWARDSHIP: Holy Spirit Total Collection April 16 & 17 $ 13,108.00

Lest it go unsaid your monetary offerings are always appreciated.

You are invited!

Choices Pregnancy Care Program OPEN HOUSE! Monday, May 9th feel free to +Patricia Molloy & Bill Burns by Amelia Updike come and go 11:30am-1:30pm In honor of those who have No Services helped make Choices Pregnancy Care Program possible, we will +marge Whitney by daughter be holding a special dedication at 12:15 p.m 210 Dr. J A Wiltshire Ave E, Lake Wales, +Anne Avery by Deacon John Avery Fl 33853 Come and bring a friend! You will enjoy +Austin Lazzari by Deacon John fellowship, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and a tour of our new facility. You will also learn how our Special intentions for Father Glenn resources are currently helping women in our by Jean Haid community who are facing unplanned Prayers of hope and comfort for our pregnancies. community RSVSP (863)949-6360

6:30 pm

For the homeless

8:00 am

+Anna Mcmahory by Rooney Family

11:00am

+Dr. Carlos Unzueta by Alberta Lassiter & Julia Flowers

Dorothy's Corner Food Pantry:

Open for parishioner's every Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. If you have an Congratulations to Albin & Claire emergency and are in Kendall on their 65th Wedding need, please Anniversary! contact the Parish office and we will be happy to assist you. Thank you for your continued support to our families in need!

Bingo! Bingo every Wednesday at 12:30 Noon. Everyone Welcome! Any questions please call the parish office or Jerry Knuth (863) 949-4504

Readings for the Week Sunday: Acts 14:21-27/Ps 145:8-13/Rv 21:1-5a/Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35 Monday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14/Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17/Mk 16:15-20 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28/Ps 145:10-13, 21/Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6/Ps 122:1-5/Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: Acts 15:7-21/Ps 96:1-3, 10/Jn 15:9-11 Friday: Acts 15:22-31/Ps 57:8-10, 12/Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10/Ps 100:1-3, 5/Jn 15:18-21 Next Sunday: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29/Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8/Rv 21:10-14, 22-23/Jn 14:23-29

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First Communion Celebrations!

BLESSING FOR OUR GRADUATING CLASS OF 2016

If you are a high school senior graduating from any of our area First Holy Communions high schools this 2015-2016 school will be celebrated at year and a member of Holy spirit Church, we ask you to please notify every Mass the the church office (676-1556) so weekends of May 14 and 15th and that your name may be added to May 21st and May 22nd. our list of graduating seniors. Please join in our celebrations as our children We would like to make certain that and youth receive the greatest gift of all, Jesus every graduating senior will be included in our recognition activities in the Holy Eucharist! which will take Don’t Forget: place during the Our last of class for our Sunday 11:00am Mass on Sunday, programs will be on May 1st. We May 22, 2016. will close the faith formation year with a special May Crowing Mass at 11:00am. ATTENTION ALL PARENTS OF CHILDREN PREPARING FOR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION! MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THIS NEXT VERY IMPORTANT DAY! Cost $5.00

Wednesday, May 4th, EDGE night –END OF THE Saturday, April 23, 2016 from 10:00am YEAR STREET PARTY AND DANCE. until 2:00pm Jesus Day Retreat We will gather outside by the picnic tables for 1st Reconciliation will now be celebrated BBQ, music, volleyball, soccer, and more! at 10:00am on Saturday, May 7th.

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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES!

Coming Events and Activities, everyone is welcome to participate in any event! The more the merrier! SIPS OF FAITH meets Sundays at 9: 30 - 10:30 am in the Parish Center. Please come and join us!

tions.

ONLY 3 WEEKS TO PENTECOST!!! Becoming catholic is now in the period of Mystagogia, that time when the neophytes meet to discuss what has happened to them in the process and to identify what ministry they’d like to be involved with. The team meets with the to answer the questions which need clarification. In June, we begin the Inquiry Period. This is the time when people thinking about becoming Catholic can ask questions, as can all parishioners. We invite anyone interested in joining us at any time to learn more about our faith. Come out at 6:30 on Thursday evenings in the office Living Room for some lively discussion and an opportunity to grow in the faith of God.

The DINERS CLUB Will hold our next meeting on Tuesday, May 24th, 5:30 pm at Cherry Health Ministry-Body, Mind, Spirit! Today, I am Pocket. Don’t forget to sign up by May 22nd, so going to give you some reminder information about upcoming health related things coming your way from the Lake Wales Medical Center we can make reserva-

Senior Circle Chapter. I have put a few copies of the Newsletter in the information rack in the Narthex, but here are just a few things that are coming up soon: *Lunch and Learn events-offer a great opportuniThe Social Events Committee shall be planning the celebration of our parish feast day ty to learn more about the hospital and medical topics. Lunch is provided. These programs are FREE, but registration is reand finalizing next year’s calendar before quired. Please RSVP to 863-678-2288. Classes are held at 12 noon submitting it. New members are welcome. (unless otherwise noted) in the LWMC Hunt Building, 2nd floor classThose people who so graciously signed up and room. Thursday, April 28, 12 pm. BENEFITS OF PRE-PLANNING-volunteered to help at the various presented by Marian Nelson Funeral Home. Thursday, May 12, social events during the course of the year have 12 pm. LAPAROSCOPY AND GENERAL SURGERY--presented by a choice of two (2) meetings next week. Dr. Fred Silvestri. Wednesday, May 18, 12 pm. GROVES CENOn Tuesday, April 26th we shall meet at 1:00 or TER, staff will be available to speak about post-acute rehabilitation, Skilled nursing, and long and short term care ser6:30 in the Parish Hall. At that time we can vices.Wednesday, June 15, 12 pm. SINUSITIS with Dr. Ajay explain what is involved in the various tasks and Mangal. *Diabetes Education Class Wednesday, May 25, you can decide what you are most willing to do. and Wednesday, June 22. This seminar focuses on how to effectively In short, see what everyone is getting manage diabetes. Topics include diet, exercise, insulin, meters, themselves into. etc. FREE for everyone and participants are encouraged to bring a guest. Please RSVP to 863-768-2288. Classes are 1 pm to 3 pm in Here too, new members the Hunt Building, 2nd floor classroom. *AARP DRIVER SAFETY are welcome to join us. CLASS Thursday, June 2nd. Designed as a refresher for safe and We are still looking for defensive driving and is designed for those 50 and older. Both AARP donations to help build up and non-AARP members are encouraged to enroll. Cost is $15.00 for our kitchen supplies. We members, $20.00, non-members. Please RSVP to 863-678thank those who have so 2288. Class is 8:30 am to 3 pm. *They also offer many other social generously donated to date, but it’s a big and health related activities; you can see the complete Newsletter by operation, so we still need large platters, large going to seniorcircle.com. You can also call 863-678-2288, for more information. Now for something for your Spirit! I learned another new serving bowls, bread baskets, serving utensils, word this week in my daily pursuit of Christ. The word, is EXcheese shakers, etc. CEMEN. I believe the word derives from the word, "examine". It enThe Book Club meets this Friday, April 29th, at courages us to bring focus and depth to our personal relationship with 6:30pm in the office living room. A big thank you God. This modern approach to ancient devotional practices guides us to "Excemen" your life as you meditate on scripture, pray, and jourto Ruth Ann Godden for her nal all of your reflections. No matter where you are on your pilgrimrecommendation of our book age with Christ, this will help your interact with God on a more perfor this month, The Four Signs sonal level. Have a wonderful and blessed week. Start the morning off with God and you will have the key to strength and success for the of a Dynamic Catholic, by day. Ruth Ann Godden, RN, Team Coordinator 715-613-7281 Matthew Kelly. We look for-

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The last CCW meeting for the season until September will be May 10, 2016. Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. and will include the May crowning of Mary and the installation of new CCW officers for 2016-2018. Following Mass, there will be a brunch at 10:00am at Ms. Charlene’s Tea Room, 15 C Street ,Frostproof, FL 33843. CCW luncheons for the summer months will be Red Lobster in June, Lake Ashton in July, and Twisted Teapot in Winter Haven in August. Phone calls will be made as reminders. By the way... you may still bring the white polo shirts for the students in the Dominican Republic and the regular size hygiene products, i.e. toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, etc. for the homeless high school students in Polk County. Ladies have a happy, healthy and faith filled summer!

Knitting for Christ At the office living room every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. New members are always welcome! Knit or Crochet 10:00am-11:00am WE ARE IN NEED OF YARN! If you have any yar n you would like to donate please bring any donations to the parish office during office hours.

The Bereavement Group now meets on the second Tuesday o the month, starting with our May 10th meeting. Those who are grieving the loss of a loved one are invited to join us at 6:30 in the office living room.

Knights News

To all Brother Knights, there is a Workshop scheduled for Saturday April 30 starting at 9:00am. We will present several plans and ideas as well as having important information. So if you've been absent or out for a while, this is a great opportunity to see what we have plan. Must be an active member to participate in the meeting. Next KoC meeting will be May 2nd at 7:00 pm. Any questions contact Grand Knight Gary Kennedy at 863-232-9562 or José Joglar 863-8550907 / [email protected] or via the website kofclakewales.com

The Msgr. J. Walter Grill Columbiettes Auxiliary #5643 We meet every second Monday of each month for potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts promptly at 7:00 p.m. Meetings last about an hour. Many things are coming in the near future...watch the bulletin for more details. If you're interested in becoming a sister Columbiette, please contact your President, Miriam Kennedy at 863-287-9486.

Anchors of Faith

is Holy Spirit Respect life ministry. Open to all members of our parish sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. We support life from Conception to the natural end of life. We meet on the first Tuesday of the month. We attend Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 7Pm to 7:30 in the Chapel. We meet in the Knight Hall at 7:30 for our month meeting. The year 2016 is an important year, because this is an election year. I urged you my fellow parishioners to join us in promoting the sanctity of life. For more information please contact: Marge Prunty 863-605-1115

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NUESTRA COLECTA

April 16 & 17 $ 13,108.00

Gracias por sus donaciones que Dios los bendiga siempre

Grupo de Oracion Les invita a las reuniones de oracion todos los Lunes las reuniones son en el Centro Parroquial, de 7:00pm a 9:00pm. Vengan a mirar que maravilloso es nuestro Dios!

Caballeros de Colon

A todos nuestros hermanos Caballeros, tenemos una Convivencia el sábado 30 de abril comenzando a las 9:00am. Vamos a presentar varios planes e ideas, como proveer información útil. Si has estado ausente u ocupado por un tiempo, esta es una gran oportunidad para ver que tenemos planeado. Tienes que ser un miembro activo para participar. Próxima reunión será el 2 de mayo a las 7:00 pm. Para cualquier pregunta se pueden comunicar con José Joglar 863-8550907 / [email protected] o buscarnos en nuestra página de internet kofclakewales.com

Lecturas de la semana Sunday: Acts 14:21-27/Ps 145:8-13/Rv 21:1-5a/Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35 Monday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14/Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17/Mk 16:15-20 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28/Ps 145:10-13, 21/Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6/Ps 122:1-5/Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: Acts 15:7-21/Ps 96:1-3, 10/Jn 15:9-11 Friday: Acts 15:22-31/Ps 57:8-10, 12/Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10/Ps 100:1-3, 5/Jn 15:18-21 Next Sunday: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29/Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8/Rv 21:10-14, 22-23/Jn 14:23-29

Cancelado El uso del Centro parroquial para las fiestas de Quinceañeras. Solamente estará en renta el salón para las recepciones de bodas y tienen que estar aprobadas por el padre. El uso del salón era un privilegio para nuestros miembros a un costo muy bajo y razonable. Ese privilegio fue abusado, y el salón fue dejado en muy malas condiciones varias veces. Por eso hemos decidido descontinuar la renta de el Salón para quinceañeras.

Dios nuestro Señor nos ensena a siempre pedir por nuestros hermanos y hermanas no juzgando pero demostrando el amor de Dios. El nos dice...“El que este libre de culpa que arroje la primera piedra” quienes somos nosotros para juzgar.? Amen! Oremos en los buenos tiempos y los oremos en tiempos malos, que Dios los bendiga.

5º Domingo de Pascua Las lecturas de este domingo me hacen pensar en todas las personas que realizan su

ministerio en las parroquias, y que cada año al iniciar el ciclo escolar se dan a la tarea de invitar a nuevas personas para que les ayuden a llevar a cabo la evangelización y la catequesis en sus comunidades. "Invitamos", "deseamos" y "queremos" son las palabras que hacen eco en los anuncios dominicales. Ahora nos podemos imaginar a Pablo y a Bernabé haciendo la primera evangelización así como nosotros hoy día: ellos llamaban a las personas a reunirse para anunciar la buena nueva de Jesús resucitado. Pero perseverar en la fe puede ser difícil. Por lo tanto, asistir a las reuniones parroquiales es importante en nuestro ministerio, aunque nos cueste trabajo hacerlo. El Reino de Dios es para todos y debemos de estar convencidos de esto. En la jornada encontraremos cosas difíciles, pero la invitación es clara: debemos perseverar en la fe. Es por eso que el Evangelio de San Juan da comienzo con el pasaje de la Última Cena. ¿Por qué si estamos casi al final de la Pascua hablamos de la Pasión? Sencillamente, Jesús nos recuerda que para llegar al triunfo debemos de recorrer el camino de la cruz. Y para enfatizar la cruz tenemos que entender el significado del amor. Por eso el mandamiento nuevo es dado a los discípulos, así como a nosotros ahora. El lavarnos los pies unos a otros significa el comunicarnos y comprendernos mejor, traicionarnos menos, ser fieles en el matrimonio, dar tiempo de calidad a la familia, etcétera. Solamente así llegaremos a ser vivo el mensaje de Jesús de amarnos unos a otros tal como él nos ama. ¿Lo haremos? ©2013 Liturgical Publications Inc.