Holy Day Schedule

Thu, Aug 15 - Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin - is a Holy Day of Obligation.

Jueves, 15 de Agosto - Fiesta de la Asunción de la Santísima Virgen - es un Día Santo de Obligación.

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LECTIO
DIVINA

Lectio divina is a method of prayer from the monastic tradition of Christianity. It is translated as “holy reading,” “divine reading”, “meditative reading,” or “spiritual reading.”

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IGNATIAN GOSPEL CONTEMPLATION

Ignatian contemplation is a very active way of praying that engages the mind and heart and stirs up thoughts and emotions and is suited especially for the Gospels.

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Weekly Reflection

Like Sheep without a Shepherd

07-21-2024  |  We Celebrate Worship Resource, Vol. 49, No. 1

It is no accident that sheep are mentioned in the Bible so often. Domesticated in ancient times, they played a central role in the life of village or rural area, as they were a primary source of food and clothing. Shepherds cared for them, seeing to it that they were safe and well fed. So it makes sense for Jesus to speak of sheep and shepherds, just as Old Testament figures had done. When Jesus sees a crowd of people moving as one to the opposite side of the lake, he visualizes a flock of sheep moving to a verdant pasture. Realizing that they had no one to guide them, his heart is moved with compassion, and he steps in to shepherd them. Though he had planned to rest a while with his disciples, and in fact may not know any of them personally. But they need him, much as we do even today. We can trust that Jesus is always available to teach us, guide us, to care for us. Like sheep who are loved and cared for, we can depend on our shepherd.

How does Jesus guide you and care for you like a shepherd?


Como Ovejas Sin Pastor

No es casualidad que las ovejas se mencionen con tanta frecuencia en la Biblia. Domesticados en la antigüedad, desempeñaban un papel central en la vida de las aldeas o zonas rurales, ya que eran una fuente primaria de alimento y vestido. Los pastores las cuidaban, asegurándose de que estuvieran seguras y bien alimentadas. Por eso tiene sentido que Jesús hable de ovejas y pastores, tal como lo habían hecho los personajes del Antiguo Testamento. Cuando Jesús ve una multitud de personas moviéndose al unísono hacia el lado opuesto del lago, visualiza un rebaño de ovejas moviéndose hacia un pasto verde. Al darse cuenta de que no tenían a nadie que los guiara, su corazón se conmueve con compasión y interviene para pastorearlos. Aunque había planeado descansar un rato con sus discípulos y, de hecho, es posible que no conozca a ninguno de ellos personalmente. Pero lo necesitan, tanto como lo necesitamos nosotros incluso hoy. Podemos confiar en que Jesús siempre está disponible para enseñarnos, guiarnos y cuidar de nosotros. Como ovejas amadas y cuidadas, podemos depender de nuestro pastor.

 

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Events

Bookkeeper—Part-Time

Are you interested in working in the Parish Office? Do you have bookkeeping education and experience? We need you!

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Save Your Stuff!

The Knights of Columbus will be having another Flea Market in April 2025! The last one was a huge success for our church. Proceeds from the sale was enough to pay for all the new altar lighting. We are hoping for a similar outcome next year. That is why I am asking now, Save Your Stuff!

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Want to Host an International Student?

Diocese of Orlando Missions Office invites you to consider hosting a Dominican student from our Sister Diocese for fall 2024.

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Night of Bunco Fun!

Join us for Bunco Fun on Fri, Jul 26 at 7:00pm, doors open at 6:30pm in the St. Francis of Assisi Parish Center, 834 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 32703.

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Concierto en Español

Unase a nosotros para un Concierto en Español en la Parroquia de San Francisco de Asis, con solo $20.00 para Adultos y $10.00 para niños.

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24 hours of Eucharistic Adoration / 24 horas de Adoración Eucarística

Beginning at the 8:00am Mass on the First Friday, closing at the 8:00am on the First Saturday

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Feast Day Mass: St. Justin Russolillo

Join us on Fri, Aug 2 at 8:00am in English, Fr. Mathew and Fr. Ferdy invite you to celebrate the Feast Day Mass in honor of St. Justin Mary Russolillo

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Thu, Aug 15 - Solemnity of the Assumption - is a Holy Day of Obligation

Mass times/Misas:
Wed, Aug 14 6:30pm (English)
Thu, Aug 15 8:00am (English), 7:00pm (en Español)