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TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH,2020
I’m sure you remember the public service announcement that used to beon TV, “Friends don’t let friends drive drunk.” Of course, it meant that wehave a personal responsibility for our friends, if we really are their friends.This may go against the grain of people who don’t want to get involved inthe lives of others. As Christians, we have a responsibility towards others.We call this fraternal correction. This theme permeates all our readingstoday. In Ezekiel, the prophet is to be the watchman to warn ofdanger: “Thus says the LORD: You, son of man, I have appointed watchmanfor the house of Israel; when you hear me say anything, you shall warnthem for me.” Ezekiel has a lot on his shoulders to speak the words of God.We have a moral duty to speak the truth about right and wrong, whether toour society or individuals. There are so many ready to record wrongdoingon their phones and post it, but little to intervene. Perhaps the recentprotests that are peaceful and that go unreported are now speaking out forthose who can’t or simply won’t. St.Paul also says to us “Brothers andsisters: Owe nothing to anyone, except to love one another;for the one wholoves another has fulfilled the law.” Perhaps it comes down to this, to loveanother enough to say or do something.
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Fr. John's Quarantine Corner
“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone.”Matthew 18:15
Clergy & StaffBishop Of Pensacola
- Tallahassee: Most Reverend William A. Wack,
CSC
RectorRev. John B. Cayer
Parochial Vicar & CampusMinister
Rev. Tim Holeda [email protected]
DeaconAndy Grosmaire
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Scan this QR code with yoursmartphone for a Worship Aid
with Mass.
MASS SCHEDULEONLINE ONLY
WED: 12:00PM SATURDAY: 5:15PM VIGIL
IN PERSONMON-FRI: 7:00AM, 5:15PM
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6:00 PM & 8:00PM
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10:00AM - 11:00AM
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OFFICE PHONE (850) 222-9630RECTORY (EMERGENCIES ONLY)
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VISIT US ONLINE: COCATHEDRAL.COM
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The Catholic Student Union would
like to thank Michael Williams &
Adam Marchand, and their families
for cooking for the BBQ &
the sacrifices they made to make
this possible. Thank you to Tyler
Currier for his assistance as well!
St. Vincent de Paul SocietyWe pray you and family are healthy and safe, especially duringthe pandemic. This month, we assisted an elderly disabledwidow with limited income, who was way behind in her utilitypayments. We were able to pay her past due and current utilitybills, which helped her greatly.
Your support of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is greatlyappreciated. Consider becoming an active member of theSociety. Meetings are the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month at6pm. We are meeting on Zoom during the pandemic, so pleaseemail us at [email protected] to learn how to attend.
RCIADo you feel a longing for God? Been thinking about becomingCatholic? Ready for Confirmation? Want to know more aboutthe Catholic Church? Follow your heart! Now is the best timeof your life to explore Catholicism. Zoom in to ourorientation session on Sunday, Sep 9, 2020 at 10 am. It's easyto find out more info on the RCIA or Confirmation programsat the church. Call the Office at 850/222-9630 orcontactDeacon Andy at [email protected] orvisit www.cocathedral.com/rcia
Congratulations!Congratulations to all those who received Sacraments thispast weekend. We warmly welcome you into our parish familyand the fullness of the Catholic Faith!
Once a militant opponent of the Catholic
Church, Dr. Scott Hahn highlights the key
misunderstandings people have about the
Eucharist. In this powerful presentation, he
explains the Church's teaching from a
scriptural and historical perspective in an
entertaining and thorough fashion. Our CD
display is located by the parking lot entrance.
$3/CD.
Understandingthe Eucharist
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Religious EducationOnline R.E. Registration
Online R.E. registration is officially opened. Goto https://www.cocathedral.com/registerre The REprogram is not in-person. It is a Home Study usingour Sadlier program for 1st -8th grade whichbegins Sunday Sep. 13 and Decision Point byDynamic Catholic for H.S. Confirmation beginsSunday, Sep. 20. Both programs will include amonthly Google Meet session. Find out more infoonline. contact [email protected] if youhave any questions.
Bishop's 2020 Catholic SharingAppeal
Stewardship of TreasureAugust 2020 Dates: 8/25– 8/31
Weekly Need: $10,000
Week to Date Giving: $12,248
Year-to-Date Need: $605,000
Year-to-Date Giving: $609,356
To give online, visit www.cocathedral.com
To date 236 parishioners have pledged $105,000.We have received $89,842 so far.
Please don’t forget to make your pledge today! Youmay go to the Diocesan website, for more info and tomake your 2020 pledge. www.ptdiocese.org/csa.
Your support of the Bishop’s annual Catholic SharingAppeal is critical to the mission of our parish and ourdiocese! Thank you.
Prayer RequestsThe staff of Saint Thomas More prays for you eachFriday during designated prayer time. If you have aspecific intention that you would like us to pray for,please submit your request at our website.
Lighthouse CD of the Week
Trinity Catholic School
Listen to ourPriests Homilies
Online!Now Hiring - Math Teacher
SJPII is accepting resumes for a part time math teacher. Theideal candidate is creative, organized, flexible, current in thelatest teaching methods, technologically savvy, and has goodclassroom management. This candidate collaborates well withother staff members and must be able to be certified in Floridaif certified in another state. Candidate must pass all requiredfingerprinting and background checks as required by theDiocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee and the State ofFlorida. Please submit resume and cover letterto [email protected].
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Trinity Catholic School is offering safe and superior on campusand synchronous live distance learning. Visit trinityknights.orgto read our reopening plan. Two new grants are being offered toqualified students who are seeking a Catholic education in theDiocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee for the 2020-2021 school year!For more information about the Mustard Seed Grant and theDiocesan Family Grant, visit www.trinityknights.org/scholarshipsor contact the Diocesan Office for Catholic Schools at (850) 435-3540.
St. John Paul II Catholic High School
FORMEDSince we can't all gather at the Church at this time, let the
Church come to you. Go to formed.org for fantastic Catholicentertainment and knowledge! FORMED is available
on many devices! In addition to your web browser, iOS (Apple),Android and TVOS, we now offer Roku, Amazon Fire, Tizen, and
AndroidTV. You can stream FORMED content to your TV by usingone of the devices listed above. Or if they’re pre-installed on
your TV (such as Roku), you’re all set!
1. GO TO: FORMED.ORG2. Click Sign Up and enter Zip Code
3. Create your own account
Pick Of The Week:Mary: Handmaid of the Lord
by St. Teresa of Kolkata
Thus says the LORD:You, son of man, I have appointed watchman for the house of Israel;when you hear
me say anything, you shall warn them for me.If I tell the wicked, “O wicked one, you shall surely die, ”and
you do not speak out to dissuade the wicked from his way,the wicked shall die for his guilt,but I will hold
you responsible for his death.But if you warn the wicked,trying to turn him from his way,and he refuses to
turn from his way,he shall die for his guilt,but you shall save yourself.
Responsorial Psalm PS 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9
R. (8) If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.
Come, let us sing joyfully to the LORD;let us acclaim the rock of our salvation.Let us come into his presence
with thanksgiving;let us joyfully sing psalms to him.
R. If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.
Come, let us bow down in worship;let us kneel before the LORD who made us.For he is our God,and we are
the people he shepherds, the flock he guides.R. If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.Oh, that
today you would hear his voice:“Harden not your hearts as at Meribah,as in the day of Massah in the
desert,Where your fathers tempted me;they tested me though they had seen my works.”
R. If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.
Second Reading ROM 13:8-10
Brothers and sisters:Owe nothing to anyone, except to love one another;for the one who loves another has
fulfilled the law.The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery;you shall not kill; you shall not steal;
you shall not covet, ”and whatever other commandment there may be,are summed up in this saying,
namely,“You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”Love does no evil to the neighbor;hence, love is the
fulfillment of the law.
Alleluia - 2 COR 5:19
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel MT 18:15-20
Jesus said to his disciples:“If your brother sins against you,go and tell him his fault between you and him
alone.If he listens to you, you have won over your brother. If he does not listen,take one or two others along
with you,so that ‘every fact may be established on the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ If he refuses to
listen to them, tell the church. If he refuses to listen even to the church,then treat him as you would a
Gentile or a tax collector. Amen, I say to you,whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven,and
whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Again, amen, I say to you,if two of you agree on
earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father. For
where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”
First Reading EZ 33:7-9T
T w e n t y - t h i r d S u n d a y i n O r d i n a r y T i m e
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Mass Intentions
Clergy & Staff Continued
Assistance for Victims ofSexual Abuse
Our Diocese has established Victim AssistanceCoordinators to help anyone who has been abusedby church personnel. Victims should call Dr. JamesGagnon at 877-0205. To report a case, call the 24-
Hour Child Abuse Hotline at 800-962-2873.
Campus Ministry Br. Parker Jordan - [email protected]
Director of Religious EducationMaureen Brown-Muir - [email protected]
Music MinistryAlmira Malley - [email protected]
Business ManagerDasha Nixon - [email protected]
Office ManagerEllen Murphy - [email protected]
Office Assistant / Bulletin Editor Amanda Jordan - [email protected]
Front Desk AssociateNani Nixon - [email protected]
Facilities ManagerVictor Herrera - [email protected]
Sunday, September 6
Monday, September 7
8:00am For the People of Saint Thomas More 10:00am In Thanksgiving by Joselle Etienne &Family12:00pm Karen English & Family by RosaGarrett6:00pm Kevin Patrick by A Friend8:00pm Megan Ryan by A Friend
7:00am † Christian Pelerin by Pelerin &Robinson Family5:15pm Heather Jordan by Ellen Murphy
Tuesday, September 8
7:00am Carol Rose by A Friend5:15pm † Henry Eggers by A Friend
Wednesday, September 97:00am † Maria Lieu Vu by Thu Vu & Family12:00pm † Jerry Mulrian by A Friend5:15pm
Thursday, September 107:00am † Irene Foster by A Friend5:15pm Karen English & Family by RosaGarrett
Friday, September 117:00am † Frank Barro by A Friend5:15pm Adam Work by A Friend
Saturday, September 128:00am Fr. Tim Holeda by the CCW5:15pm Heather Jordan and Fr. Tim Holeda by Timand Kathy Grobe
