RECONCILIATION Wednesday ..................... 6:15pm to 6:45pm Saturday ............................... 3pm to 3:45pm By appointment, call the office, 269-2282.

BAPTISM, FIRST PENANCE, FIRST COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION Contact our Faith Formation Director, Chris McCormick, (321) 269-7785 or FaithFor-mation@holyspiritmims.com.

MARRIAGE/MARRIAGE CONVALIDATION

Call the parish office six months in advance to schedule meetings with Fr. Andrew and our Music Director. If you weren’t married in the Catholic Church, consider an appoint-ment to discuss Marriage Convalidation.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK Hospitalized, ill, near death, or awaiting sur-gery? Call the parish office for anointing at home or hospital. A priest also anoints the sick or those scheduled for surgery; join him after the 11am Mass in the chapel on the third Sunday each month — SEPTEMBER 17.

FUNERALS — DEATH/BEREAVEMENT After a loved ones’ death, call the parish office to speak with Father Andrew, (321) 269-2282. Our bereavement coordinator, Chris Doyon, will contact you to arrange the Funeral Mass and all that it entails.

Welcome to Holy Spirit in Mims, the “Friendly Town!” Opportunities to live and grow your faith abound in our little parish with the big heart, especially this year as we begin cele-brating our 50th anniversary. The “Veni Sancte Spiritus” theme mirrors our request before each homily: “Come, Holy Spirit. Come now. Come as you wish!”

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SACRAMENTAL LIFE

FR. ANDREW WOJTAN PASTOR

Holy Spirit Catholic Church

2309 Holder Road Mims, FL 32754

(321) 269-2282 holyspiritmims.com

PRAYER INTENTIONS Weary and storm-tossed, we cry out to you, O God, in our time of adversity and on behalf of all in need.

For all who have suffered injury or death as a result of Hurricane Harvey, and for their families and loved ones, we pray to the Lord.

For all who have sustained losses in the storm, that they may know God's healing and care in those to whom they turn for assistance, we pray to the Lord.

O God of all creation, we know of your love for each of us. Graciously hear these our prayers which we make in the name of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

USCCB—August 27, 2017

WASHINGTON—U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) president, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, has called for prayers and soli-darity with those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Cardinal DiNardo also called on all people of good will to closely moni-tor future calls for assistance for victims and survivors in the days ahead.

Hurricane Harvey brought widespread flooding and damage throughout the Archdiocese of Gal-veston-Houston. Many families will need short-term and long-term recovery services to rebuild their lives. In addition to your heartfelt prayers, online donations to these organizations are deeply appreciated:

Catholic Charities: www.CatholicCharities.org/helpforharvey

St. Vincent de Paul Society: http://www.svdphouston.org/services/disaster-relief

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Spiritual Work of Mercy: PRAY FOR THE LIVING AND THE DEAD

PRAY FOR THE SICK: JOYCE STARRICK NICKI SCHEHL ALAN LICHTENWALTER LYNN KAY TOM HAY

PRAY FOR THE DEAD: ARTIS JOHNSON HAROLD LIEDERMAN

Add names of people in need of prayer at holyspiritmims.com/prayer-list (Faith in Action tab). New names are printed in the bulletin for two weeks.

PREPARE FOR NEXT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 FIRST READING—Warn the wicked, trying to turn them from their ways (Ezekiel 33:7-9).

PSALM—If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts (Psalm 95).

SECOND READING—Owe nothing to anyone, except mutual love (Romans 13:8-10).

GOSPEL—If two agree about anything for which they pray, it shall be granted to them (Matthew

18:15-20).

The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Com-mission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

MASS SCHEDULE AND MASS INTENTIONS

Spiritual Work of Mercy: PRAY FOR THE LIVING AND THE DEAD

Deceased Special Intention

Saturday, September 2 4:00pm ..... Naz Zolfaghari

Sunday, September 3

8:30am ..... For the parish

11:00am ..... Nan Gaffney

Monday, September 4 9:00am ..... For the parish

Tuesday, September 5

8:00am ..... Jessica Moss

Wednesday, September 6

7:00pm ..... Michael Caito

Thursday, September 7 8:00am ..... Raul & Maria Ruiz

6:30pm ..... Sacramental Prep Mass

Friday, September 8 8:00am ..... Kirby Samples

Saturday, September 9 4:00pm ..... Aileen Woerner

Mass Intention ($10 recommended donation). Mass Intention cards are available for:

▪ Healing ▪ Happy Occasion ▪ Special Intention ▪ Repose of the Soul

PARISH NEWS & EVENTS RCIA INQUIRY—Inquiry classes meet at Carpenter Hall (Parish Office & Activity Center) Tues-days, 7-8pm, through November 28. Text or call Sam Lenck at (321) 431-2660 for details.

FAMILY POT LUCK & GAME NIGHT—Sign up for the first social event of our 50th Anniversary cele-bration, a Family Pot Luck & Game Night, Saturday, September 23, from 5pm to 9pm in Em-maus Hall. Classrooms will be set up for board games, card games, dice games, and the hall will be cleared for BINGO by 6:30pm. Outdoor play and games for kids will be available behind Emmaus Hall (playground and picnic pavilion) until sunset. If you don’t play games, help with set-up, clean-up or as a game master would be appreciated. Info: Monica, (321) 269-2282.

ELIJAH CUP—Pray daily for vocations with the Elijah Cup displayed prominently in a place of honor in your home for a week. Thanks to the many families who have opened their hearts and homes to the Elijah Cup, praying for an increase in priestly vocations in our parish & diocese.

This week: Saturday, September 2, 4pm — David & Monica Benninghoff Next week: Sunday, September 10, 8:30am — The Craycraft Family

HSCCW—Next Sunday, September 10, is the 11am Corporate Mass for the Holy Spirit Council of Catholic Women. Our first 2017-18 meeting is Tuesday, September 12. We’ll begin with a covered-dish dinner at 6pm in Emmaus Hall. All women of the parish are welcome and invited to attend! Save the date for our parish Ice Cream Social at 1pm on Sunday, September 17!

Holy Spirit Memories — September 26, 1969

“… Thomas J Madden of Miami designed the multi-purpose building which was constructed by Don Boland of Titusville at a cost of $100,000. The octagonal-shaped church, assembly hall and classroom building with fully equipped kitchen features an entrance chapel seating 70 persons for weekday Masses. Here there is a portable wooden altar and contemporary carvings of Our Lady, St. Joseph and Stations of the Cross. The wood carvers of Oberammergau fashioned the art out of dark natural wood.

Light Appalachian oak pews have padded backs and seats and padded kneelers in the chapel. The flooring is a neutral shade of vinyl asbestos tiling and the ceiling features blue spruce decking, set off by walnut laminated wood interior panels.

Folding chairs with padded kneelers are used in the hall, where a distinctive red tapestry holds a white dove with seven rays, denoting the patron of the parish.

Eight classrooms with 30 folding chairs with arm tables, encircle the building’s outer wall area. …” —The Florida Catholic, September 26, 1969

PIANO LESSONS

The necessary skills developed by playing a musical instrument are proper positioning of the hands, proper posture, the ability to read music and the ability to sight-read.

These skills help the brain develop in intel-lect and creativity, and are critical to music education. The piano takes a long time to truly become proficient, so ensure that you or your child is up to the commitment.

Angela Dirig, Music Director, is offering pri-vate piano lessons for all ages & levels. Call Angela for more information and teaching credentials at (321) 262-4330.

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FAITH FORMATION CHRIS MCCORMICK, FAITH FORMATION DIRECTOR

(321)269-7785 FaithFormation@holyspiritmims.com Persons ministering to children and/or the infirm are required to be fingerprinted (Diocese of Orlando) and pass the Safe Environment Training. Call the parish office for details, (321) 269-2282.

PARISH OFFICES at Carpenter Hall 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ▪ Monday thru Friday

2399 Holder Road (321) 269-2282 ... Parish Office Mims, FL 32754 (321) 269-7785 ... Faith Formation (321) 269-2252 ... Fax

Websites http://HolySpiritMims.com ............................... http://AtticShopMims.com Flocknote ............. Flocknote.com/HolySpiritMims Facebook .............. Facebook.com/HolySpiritMims Twitter ................... @HolySpiritMims

CLERGY & OFFICE STAFF Pastor ......................................... Fr. Andrew Wojtan Bookkeeper/Manager ................. Dianne Sweeney Facilities / Maintenance .............. Mike Gutman Faith Formation Director............. Chris McCormick Music Director............................. Angela Dirig

E-MAIL @HolySpiritMims.com Parish Office ............................... Info@... Communication .......................... Bulletin@... Life Teen, Edge, Faith Formation ..... FaithFormation@... Music Liturgy .............................. MusicDirector@...

MINISTRIES — (321) 269-2282 Adoration .................................... Faye Smith Altar Servers/Acolytes ................ Tony Eckhoff Attic Shop Thrift Store ............. Gay Olka 3234 W. Main St, Mims, FL ...... (321) 269-1699 Bereavement .............................. Father Andrew Bulletin/Website/Social Media .... Monica Benninghoff Council of Catholic Women ........ Jackie Hackbarth Edge ........................................... Chris McCormick Eucharist Ministers of Holy Communion .. Leila Lee-Pow

Hospitality/Coffee & Donuts .... HELP WANTED

Lectors ........................................ Trudy Martell Life Teen ..................................... Chris McCormick Ministry to the Sick ..................... June Costello Pantry Outreach ......................... Jim & Bobbie Brown RCIA ........................................... David Tipton Technology ................................. Cindi Cimorelli Ushers ........................................ Marc Lamb

BULLETIN SUBMISSION Submit information (text/jpg) for Sept. 10 bulletin before Monday, Sept. 4 online or come to office. holyspiritmims.com/bulletin-submission-form or e-mail to bulletin@holyspiritmims.com

DIOCESE & COMMUNITY EVENTS

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER—How about a weekend that will focus on love, caring, and relationship with your spouse? It will be the best gift you'll give each other this year. Enjoy a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and return with a marriage refreshed and full of pas-sion. The next weekend in the diocese is October 13-15, at the Clarion Hotel near Orlando Int’l Airport. Visit www. wwme.org or call Bob & Sheila Baker at (407) 647-4289.

RETROUVAILLE—If your marriage has become troubled and stressed, unloving or uncaring; if you have grown cold and distant; even if you are divorced or separated, or are thinking about it; Retrouvaille can help. It has helped thousands. Our next program is September 22-24. For more information visit our website at Retrouvaille.org and call (352) 274-4614. Not counseling or group therapy. All calls and names held in strictest confidence.

ALL ARE INVITED—You’re cordially invited to Join Bishop Noonan at These Upcoming Events:

• The 16th Annual Blue Mass, Friday, September 29, 12:10pm at St. James Cathedral, 215 N Orange Av, Orlando, 32801. Join in prayer for the safety of our dedicated first responders. A reception follows in the Parish Center adjacent to St. James Cathedral.

• The 14th Annual Harvest Ball, Saturday, October 21, 6pm to 11pm, at Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd, to benefit Bishop Grady Villas. Visit bishopgradyvillas.org or call Laurel Hayward, (407) 892-6078,ext. 201, LHayward@bishopgradyvillas.org.

• The 5th Annual Soup Bowl Supper, Saturday, October 28, 6pm to 10 pm at St. Mary Mag-dalen Parish Life Center, 861 Maitland Av, Altamonte Springs. Benefitting Pathways to Care.

Tickets are $100. Visit soupbowlsupper.org or call (407) 831-1212.

• The Red Mass, Friday, November 3, 12:10pm, at St. James Cathedral, 215 N Orange Av, Orlando. More information, call (407) 422-2005.

AUTHORITY OF THE POPE FR. ANDREW WOJTAN HOMILY SUMMARY AUGUST 27, 2017

The authority of the Pope depends on the authority of the Church. There are two principles per-taining to the Church:  1) Jesus founded one, and only one, Church; Mt.16:18 —Church not churches; and 2) Jesus established an authoritative Church. People need to know truth: Jn 8:32, Jn 14:6, Jn 18:37.  People need to know where to go for truth—The Church; 1 Tim 3:15.  And people need to know that the Church has authority; Mt 18:15-18. The authority of the Bible is dependent upon the Church. The Church gave us the canon of Scripture—Council of Rome (382 A.D.), Council of Hippo (393 A.D.), Council of Carthage (397 A.D.)

Apostolic Authority—it’s crucial that we understand that the Church's authority is apostolic au-thority. Read Mt 28:18-19 and Jn 20:21; Jesus was sent with all power and authority in Heaven and Earth, so Jesus sends the apostles in the same manner. Read Lk 10:16; “He who hears you hears Me” to understand full scope of authority. Characterized by charism of Infallibility; Mt 28:18-19 (always with you), Jn 14:16-17, 26 (Holy Spirit with you forever and will teach you all things), Jn 16:13 (Holy Spirit guides them into all truth). Infallibility prevents teaching error in faith & morals.

Who is the Pope? The Pope is the Bishop of Rome; Successor of Peter. It is an office, like a Prime Minister. Read Mt 16:15-19; revelation from the Father, the Rock, keys of the kingdom, binding and loosing. Pre-figured in the OT, read Is 22:20-22; keys-authority, “father” to the in-habitants of Jerusalem, opening and shutting - binding and loosing, house of David.

Primacy of Peter among the Apostles is explained in Mt 16:15-19. Only Peter is given the keys. In Jn 21:15-19, Peter is appointed shepherd. Peter's name is mentioned almost twice as many times as all other Apostles together; Peter is listed first among the Apostles; Peter is first to act (first half of Acts of Apostles). Compare Acts 4:18-20 and Mt 23:2-3 to understand that the OT seat of authority was the “chair of Moses”; the chair of Peter is the NT seat of authority. In Lk 22:31-32; Jesus prays specifically for Peter to “strengthen his brethren.”

LIFE TEEN—All high school teens are invited to the Fall Kick-Off next Sunday, 6-8pm, in

Emmaus Hall. Friends are welcome!

EDGE—All middle school teens are invited next Sunday, 6-8pm, in Emmaus Hall, for Epic Universe. Friends are welcome!

BIBLE STUDY—Catholicism: The Pivotal Players—Morning sessions begin Thursday, September 7 at 8:50am (Mass is at 8am). Evening sessions begin Monday, September 11, at 6:30pm (Mass is at 5:30pm).

Emmaus Hall is available Mondays for enjoying a “brown-bag dinner” from home between Mass and Bible study. Thanks for cleaning up after your meal.