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THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD JANUARY 10, 2021

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No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church,�

No matter your current family or marital situation,�

No matter your personal history, age, income, background, gender, race, ethnicity or spirituality,�

No matter your own self�image of holiness or virtue ��

You belong to Jesus Christ and you belong to us!�

You are invited, accepted and respected here at St. Timothy Parish.�

We want to share our Roman Catholic way of faith and life in Christ with you!�

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MINISTRY EVENTS

SUNDAY, ................................... ......... JANUARY 10, 2021

COFFEE &

AFTER THE 7:00 AND 9:00 AM MASSES

10:30 AM Religious Education ... ......................... All Rooms

11:30 AM Youth Choir Rehearsal ........................ Parish Hall

12:15 PM Choir/Cantors Rehearsal........................... Church

MONDAY, ................................... ......... JANUARY 11, 2021

09:30 AM Legion of Mary ........... ............................. Room 7

07:00 PM NAMI .......................... ............................. Room 7

07:00 PM Ancient Order of Hibernians ............. Rooms 3 & 5

TUESDAY, ................................... ......... JANUARY 12, 2021

Following 8:30 AM Mass ... Reconciliation ................. Church

08:30 AM Benedictine Oblates ... ............................. Room 5

09:00 AM Women’s Karing Krafters .................... Parish Hall

09:15 AM Rosary Maker ............. ............................. Room 7

11:00 AM Knights of Columbus Auxiliary ................. Room 2

07:00 PM Rooms 1, 2, 3, 5 & 7

WEDNESDAY, ............................... ......... JANUARY 13, 2021

09:30 AM Charismatic Prayer ... ........................ Parish Hall

01:30 PM Bible Study ................. ..................... Rooms 1 & 2

THURSDAY, .................................. ......... JANUARY 14, 2021

09:30 AM SVdP Board Meeting . ..................... Rooms 5 & 6

04:30 PM Cursillo ....................... ..................... Rooms 1 & 2

05:30 PM ACA Adult Children .... ..................... Rooms 6 & 7

FRIDAY, ................................... ......... JANUARY 15, 2021

SATURDAY, .................................. ......... JANUARY 16, 2021

01:00—01:45 PM ........ Reconciliation ........................ Church

03:00—03:45 PM ........ Reconciliation ........................ Church

ST. TIMOTHY BEST KEPT SECRET!

For those of you concerned about increased attendance at

Mass, please be aware that a number of our Masses have

low attendance.

Consider attending the:

Saturday ..................... 6:00 PM

Sunday ....................... 7:00 AM

Sunday ....................... 5:00 PM

MASS INTENTIONS

SATURDAY ................... JANUARY 9, 2021

2:00 PM � Rick and Randy Saulpaugh

� John S., Sophie Walter and John F. Palszak

4:00 PM � Alex Ogilvie

� Silvio and Carmela Gabos

6:00 PM � William Cruz

� Charlene Geschke

SUNDAY .................. JANUARY 10, 2021

7:00 AM Parish

9:00 AM � Brook Ann Baxter

� Guadalupe Sumners

(9:00 Mass has Sign Language interpreter)

11:00 AM � Cynthia Bettis

� Patricia O’Neal

5:00 PM � Karen Baker

� Ralph Mazzotto

MONDAY .................. JANUARY 11, 2021

7:15 AM � Angelo Bianchi

� Mayet Leyesa

8:30 AM � Martin McMorrow

� Eva Mondello

TUESDAY .................. JANUARY 12, 2021

7:15 AM � Don and Jeff Steineck

� James Corcoran

8:30 AM � Pizarro and Flores Families

� Martin J. Boyle

WEDNESDAY ................ JANUARY 13, 2021

7:15 AM � Jane Rollason

� Terry Ewell and Julie Miller

8:30 AM � Eucharistic Mass Association

THURSDAY .................. JANUARY 14 2021

7:15 AM � Bob Kusky

� Ginger Martin

8:30 AM � Vincent Di Gilio

� William Baudendistel

+FRIDAY JANUARY 15 2021

7:15 AM � Gloria Jean Hosek

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8:30 AM � Jones Family

� Amedeo Family and Frank Serpe

SATURDAY ................... JANUARY 16 2021

8:30 AM � Fr. Gerry Shovelton

� Cicily Joseph

DAILY RECITATION OF THE ROSARY

Recitation of the Rosary at 6:45 AM Monday-Friday, Prior to the

7:15 AM Mass and at 8:00 AM Monday –Saturday, Prior to 8:30

AM Daily Mass.

WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS

We would like to extend a warm welcome this week to these new

parishioners at St. Timothy:

Don and Janice Fey; and Wayne and Lynn Jeckell.

DONATION ENVELOPES

Many of you have asked when the donation envelopes will be

mailed out. The company advised that some were sent out

December 18 and another batch went out on December 31.

Hopefully, the envelopes will be distributed this week. Sorry for

any inconvenience.

Life is not just a succession of events or experiences. It is a

search for the true, the good and the beautiful. It is to this end

that we make our choices; it is for this that we exercise our

freedom; it is in this – in truth, in goodness and in beauty – that

we find happiness and joy.

-Pope Benedict XVI

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PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT CHEERS RESTAURANT

AT STONECREST COUNTRY CLUB.

11560 SE 176TH PLACE RD.

SUMMERFIELD, FL 34491

SATURDAY, JANUARY 23

8:00—11:00 AM

TICKETS: $10.00 PER PERSON

Sausage ........................... Orange Juice

Scrambled Eggs ............... Coffee

Soft Beverages

Raffle Prizes

Net Profits go to Local Charities

including St. Timothy Parish through:

DEMSHAR FOUNDATION

Call 352-245-1061 to make your reservation.

My deepest thanks to all parishioners of St. Timothy parish

for all you do to increase charity and to take on sacrifice.

Fr. Ed

HOW I SPENT MY HOLIDAY

After Christmas, a teacher asked her young pupils how they

spent their holiday away from school. One child wrote the

following:

“We always used to spend the holidays with Grandma and

Grandpa. They used to live in a big brick house, but Grandpa

got retarded, and they moved to Florida. Now they live in a tin

box and have rocks painted green to look like grass. They ride

around on their bicycles and wear name tags because they

don’t know who they are any more. They go to a building

called a wrecked center, but they must have got it fixed

because it is all OK now, they do exercised there, but they

don’t do them very well.

“There is a swimming pool, too, but they all jump up and down

in it with hats on. At their gate, there is a doll house with a little

old man sitting in it. He watches all day so nobody can

escape. Sometimes they sneak out and go cruising in their

golf carts. Nobody there cooks, they just eat out. And they eat

the same thing every night—early birds.

“Some of the people can’t get out past the man in the doll

house. The ones who do get out bring food back to the

wrecked center for pot luck.

“My Grandma says that Grandpa worked all his life to earn his

retardment and says I should work hard so I can be retarded

someday, too. When I earn my retardment, I want to be the

man in the doll house. Then I will let people out, so they can

visit there grandchildren.”

(Received from Donald Pohlner.)

-From “The Good, Clean Funnies List.”

RESPECT LIFE

This year on Friday, January 22nd marks that fateful day, the

anniversary of Roe v. Wade, where the outcome declared that a

baby may be aborted in the womb. Today it is even further

advanced where in some places the abortion may take place up

to the moment of birth.

BE SILENT NO MORE

Please join the Respect Life Committee in praying the Rosary of

the Unborn and the recitation of the Chaplet of the Unborn on

Friday, January 22nd at 9:00 AM (immediately following the

8:30 AM Mass).

Our Blessed Mother has promised "For each Hail Mary prayed

from a loving heart will rescue one of these innocent lives from

death by abortion"

Imagine the impact you will have in saving countless lives by

joining us in prayer.

Any questions please feel free to contact Trudy at 610-509-6138

JESUS PROTECT and SAVE the UNBORN

RESPECT LIFE THANK YOU!

A big Thank You from the Respect Life Committee for your

generous donation of Walmart gift cards during our recent

Christmas fundraiser for H.O.M.E. (Hands of Mercy

Everywhere). They were so grateful.

The total amount donated was $1175.00

Once again, THANK YOU!

May you have a Happy and Blessed New Year

ORLANDO DIOCESE

2021 SEMINARIAN COLLECTION

Special baskets marked “Seminarian Collection”, have been

placed at the doors to accept any donations you may wish to

make to the 2021 Orlando Diocese Seminarian Collection.

Your support ensures that money is never an obstacle between

a man and this sacred calling. Please give generously to help

these men who are willing to lay down their lives in service to our

Lord’s Church.

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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTRY

IS IN DESPERATE NEED OF:

Grape Jelly and Canned Vegetables

Peanut Butter and Pasta Sauce

(Please do not donate any items past their

expiration date.)

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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL THRIFT STORE PICK UP

St. Vincent de Paul Society will have a truck parked

in the south parking lot from 7:00 -11:00 AM

Thursday, January 28, to accept any donations

you can bring here. In addition to gently used

clothing, gently used shoes are much appreciated!

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NEWS FROM ST. VINCENT DE PAUL ORLANDO:

The Mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is to bring

Christ's hope and love into the homes of the needy. Please pray

for all whom we serve. To make a tax-deductible donation of

large furniture or appliances that help people in need, please call

our Donation Hotline at 1.888.986.4483.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL WANTS TO HELP THOSE WHO DESPERATELY

NEED A VEHICLE

Have you ever wanted to just once… make a huge

difference in someone’s life? Well here’s your opportunity.

We have people in our community that

WANT to work but do not have a car.

If you have a vehicle you are planning

to sell, please consider donating it for one of these people in

need. Please call the Parish Office (352) 753-0989.

We know this is a “huge” gift… but…

YOU TRULY COULD CHANGE SOMEONE’S LIFE.

And a voice came from the heavens, “You are my beloved

Son; with you I am well pleased.” (Mk 1:11)

Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD.

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 10, 2021

Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7/Ps 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10 [11b]/Acts

10:34-38/Mk 1:7-11 or Is 55:1-11/Is 12:2-3, 4bcd,

5-6 [3)]/1 Jn 5:1-9/Mk 1:7-11

Monday: Heb 1:1-6/Ps 97:1 and 2b, 6 and 7c, 9 [cf. 7c]/Mk

1:14-20

Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12/Ps 8:2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9 [cf. 7]/Mk

1:21-28

Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18/Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9 [8a]/Mk

1:29-39

Thursday: Heb 3:7-14/Ps 95:6-7c, 8-9, 10-11 [8]/Mk 1:40-45

Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11/Ps 78:3 and 4bc, 6c-7, 8 [cf. 7b]/Mk

2:1-12

Saturday: Heb 4:12-16/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [cf. Jn 6:63c]/Mk

2:13-17

Next Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19/Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 [8a,

9a]/1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20/Jn 1:35-42

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OBSERVANCES FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 10, 2021

Sunday: The Baptism of the Lord

Wednesday: St. Hilary, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Next Sunday: 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE

RECENTLY DECEASED

Peter Bernard

Suzanne L. Colavita

John T. Tucci

Doris Tandy

Russell (Skip) Fuller

ROSARY FOR PEACE IN THE WORLD

The Rosary will be offered Wednesday, January

13 at 12:00 Noon. Let’s make a special effort to

come… as I’m sure it will please her!

KARING KRAFTERS

Karing Krafters will cancel all meetings until March 2, 2021. The

ladies will continue to knit, crochet, and sew from home during

this time. Anyone wishing to contribute yarn, material, or

donations may leave it at the church office and it will be collected

by one of our members. We are especially in short supply of

yarn which is used for prayer shawls and lap robes for our

nursing home residents, hats, scarves and slippers for school

children in need, and much needed baby items.

AN ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION

My Jesus,

I believe that You

are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I love You above all things,

and I desire to receive You into my soul.

Since I cannot at this moment

receive You sacramentally,

come at least spiritually into my heart.

I embrace You as if You were already there

and unite myself wholly to You.

Never permit me to be separated from You.

Amen

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE

“In case of physical or moral impossibility in which a person

cannot personally go to confession to a priest, according to

the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Code of

Canon Law, a person is to make an Act of Contrition with a

sincere desire to go to confession as soon as it is

possible” (CCC 1484; CIC 960).

NEED FOR VOLUNTEERS

USHERS AND EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS!

Ushers are needed at all Vigil and Sunday Masses, especially

Sunday at 11:00 AM and 05:00 PM.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are needed at all

Masses.

Please call the Church Office (352) 753-0989 and ask for Pat

Schaefer (Coordinator of Volunteers).

BIBLE STUDY AGENDA FOR 2021

Classes will resume on:

Wednesday January 13 at 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

�� We will meet in the Parish Hall.

�� Proper spacing will be required.

�� Please bring a mask.

�� Bring your Bible, note pad and pen.

We will be finishing the Book of Revelation.

The following weeks we will focus on the Gospel of Luke

Should you have any questions, contact Allen at 352-533-1718

A HOT CUP OF CATHOLIC

Fr. Ken will lead a discussion at 9:30 AM in the Parish Hall on

January 21

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, February 11

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, and February 25

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with “Word on

Fire” videos by Bishop Robert Barron. Space is limited, so

please RSVP by going to the Adult Faith Formation page on

the parish website to sign-up, or contact Anna-Marie Wright at

352-753-0989.

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 begins at San Pedro

Center, Winter Park, February 5-7, 2021. For more information

call 352-274-4614. Not counseling or group therapy. All calls

and names held in strictest confidence. And please check

our website at Retrouvaille.org.

ST. TIMOTHY BOWLING LEAGUE

The St. Timothy Bowling League, which meets on Tuesdays at

3:30 PM at Fiesta Bowl is in need of some new bowlers to fill

vacancies for this second half of our league. The second half

starts on January 5 and will continue for 15 weeks from that

date. Our teams are made up of anything goes to come up with

4 people. That means it can be 4 men/women; 3 men/women, 1

woman/man, or 2 of each. So you can sign up as a single, as a

couple or as a team. We bowl 3 games per week and the charge

is $16.00 per week per person. Please call or text Kathy

Rasimas @ 352-250-2512 or email me at

k.rasimas@comcast.net. This is a non-denominational fun

league, so you do not need to belong to St. Timothy's Church in

order to bowl with us. We have people of all skill levels so please

come and join in the fun. We wear masks when we are not

actually bowling.

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ST. TIMOTHY GIFT SHOP

(352) 350-8037

GIFT SHOP IS OPEN

MASK REQUIRED, COVERING BOTH NOSE AND MOUTH.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday—Friday—9:00 AM—12:00 PM

Gift Shop will NOT be open after weekend Masses.

Shop can accommodate 4 to 5 customers at a time.

As always cash or checks accepted—No credit cards.

Thank you all for supporting St. Timothy's little Gift Shop..

January20: Corporate Communion Mass and Breakfast is

Voluntary.

January 20: Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity at

7:00 PM, if there are candidates.

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QUEEN OF THE ROSARY ASSEMBLY 2722

January 13: Zoom Assembly meeting at 6:00 PM. This a joint

meeting St. Mark Assembly 3296, where our

District Master, John O’Toole, will preside over

the Renewal of Vows ceremony. Coat and tie are

suggested for this meeting.

Your Council, Assembly and Auxiliary are looking for an end to

this pandemic soon in this new year so that we may resume

meeting in person. Please pray for this and our nation.

ST. LEO ABBEY OBLATES OF ST. BENEDICT

TUESDAY, JANUARY 12—8:30 AM

This is a diverse group from all backgrounds and

faiths, devoted to spiritual growth through following

the Rule of St. Benedict, striving to bring the

Benedictine way to the world through prayer, work

and peace. For information, contact Ann Marie

Porta at 750-9009

WANTED, YOUR OLD HEARING AIDS

The SERTOMA CLUB (Service to Mankind) collects,

reconditions, repairs and retrofits old hearing aids and

distributes them to the less fortunate. A collection

box is in the office.

MONTHLY MEETING?

MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2021, 7:00 PM

Are you Irish-born or of Irish descent? Are you an active Roman

Catholic? If y ou can answer yes to both of these questions you

should join the Ancient Order of

Hibernians. This fraternal and service

organization can trace its roots 400 years back to Ireland. Help

us defend the faith and clergy and educate the public on the

tremendous contributions of those of Irish heritage in building

these United States of America. Join our charitable efforts.

Interested men should contact Joe Farrell 353-751-7082 AOH

brothers with current dues cards from other parts of the nation

are always welcome to attend our local division monthly

meetings held on third Monday of each month at St. Timothy

Church hall at 7:00 PM. A social hour follows the meeting.

YOUR DONATIONS ARE IMPORTANT AT THIS TIME

Let’s move forward together - cautiously and prayerfully - with

what God has put before us. We at St. Timothy continue to serve

the people of God through live streaming daily Mass, and St.

Vincent de Paul Society helping those less fortunate.

Please remember to continue your financial support of the work

of the church. If you haven’t set up your offerings to be given

online, you may do so by going to our website

(www.sttimothycc.com):

�� Donate Online:

�� Click on the donation basket on the left side of the page,

�� Click on “New Realm/Vanco Sign Up here on the right hand

side of the page.

�� Follow the directions—Contributions can be made from

your checking account or credit card.

�� Bring it to the Church Office or drop it in our “Donation Slot” on

the door to the Church Office.

�� You may mail a check to:

St. Timothy Catholic Church

1351 Paige Place, Lady Lake, FL 32159

Thank you for your continued charity which binds our faith

community as we promote the Gospel and build His Kingdom.

MISSIONARY ROSARY MAKERS

If you would like to honor Our Lady in a special way,

plus assist in the work of domestic and foreign

missions, come see us Tuesdays at 9:15 AM in Room

7. We will teach you how to make rosaries. All materials are

provided. In your own home, in your spare time, you can help us

make a difference. Hope to see you soon!

CURSILLO

Cursillistas from parishes in our area meet the

second Thursday of the month at 4:30 PM for

Ultreya at St. Timothy Catholic Church, Ministry

Building. The Potluck Dinner and beverage service

are suspended for now. De Colores!

"Everytime you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to

that person, a beautiful thing."

Mother Teresa

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ENTERING INTO THE LIGHT

We simply want to see as God sees. That’s the work of eternity.

Let’s get started already.

God is light and in him is no darkness a all. If we say we have

fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not

live according to the truth; but if we walk in the light, as he is in

the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of

Jesus cleanses us from all sin. If we say we have no sin, we

deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our

sins, he is faithful and just, and will forgive our sins and cleanse

us from all unrighteousness. If we say we have not sinned, we

make him a liar, and his word is not in us.

-1 John, 1:5-10

In God’s presence, consider . . .

Am I ready to walk entirely in the light?

Do I want that to be the way I live my life, every day, every hour,

every minute, every second?

Breathing in and out God’s Word, which is my life, which gives

me light?

Closing Prayer:

Make me your light, Lord, all yours.

(Source: “A Year With the Mystics: Visionary Wisdom For Daily Living,” Kathryn

Jean Lopez, St Benedict Press, 2019)

CATECHISM CORNER: HOW TO EAT AN ELEPHANT

ONE BITE AT A TIME

Article 44 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church:

MAN is by nature and vocation a religious

being. Coming from God, going toward God,

man lives a fully human life if he freely lives by

his bond with God.

Reflection:

There’s a Zen-like irony to this: the only way to be fully human

during our time on earth is to commit our lives to an unseen God

who calls us to a reality beyond what we can know in our

present world.

Prayer.

Jesus, you promised that if we would seek first the kingdom of

heaven, every thing else would fall into place. Keep the promise

you have made to your servants and supply all of our needs.

Source: “Day By Day with the Catechism,” Peter A. Giersch, Cath Bk Publ,

2006)

CHURCH IS OPEN—NORMAL MASS SCHEDULE

For those who have concerns about attending weekend Mass at

this time:

“The obligation to attend Mass on Sunday is lifted until

further notice.” – Bishop John Noonan

If you have reservations about coming to church on the

weekends, think about coming to daily mass to be able to

receive the Blessed Sacrament.

ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO . . .

1. Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic?

2. Has a child over the age of seven who has not been

baptized?

3. Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the

Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist?

We offer an opportunity to learn more about our faith. Sessions

focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare

individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism,

Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter season. There are

separate sessions for children or youth. You are welcome to

participate in the process with your questions, your insights and

your faith story in a warm accepting setting. For information

please contact Anna-Marie Wright in the parish office.

MINUTE MEDITATION:

But the Lord is faithful; He it is who will strengthen and guard

you from the evil one.

-2 Thes 3:3

REFLECTION.

God’s faithfulness should be my comfort and my encouragement

when I feel weary and disheartened in performing my duties.

My Father never abandons me. He helps me according to the

measure of my faith.

PRAYER.

Faithful God, strengthen my faith. Make me willing and obedient

in fulfilling Your will, even when it is difficult for me.

(Source: “Minute Meditation For Each Day,” Rev. Bede Naegele, O.C.D.,

Catholic Book Publishing, 1993, 1982)

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WHY DID JOHN THE BAPTIST BAPTIZE?

Pat McCloskey, OFM

Q. During Advent we hear Gospel readings about John the

Baptist and his ministry. This month we celebrate Jesus'

Baptism by John. This, however, was not a Jewish practice,

was it? Why was John baptizing in the first place?

A. You cannot find the word baptism or any of its derivatives in

the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament). Baptism was not an

official part of Judaism as it reshaped itself during and after

the Exile in Babylon (most of the sixth century B.C.). Baptism

was, however, practiced unofficially by some Jewish people

in the century before and after Jesus' birth.

In this context, baptism was a sign of general repentance

and thus could be repeated (as altar calls can be among

Protestants). At Qumran on the west side of the Dead Sea,

the Jews known as Essenes practiced a baptism of

repentance during Jesus' lifetime. Some scholars think this

group may have influenced John's ministry.

Around the same time, ritual baths for purification became

more common among Jews in urban areas. These were

obviously not possible during the desert years under Moses.

If you go to the Jewish quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem

today, you can see houses with ritual baths dating back

almost 20 centuries.

Eventually, some confusion arose concerning the baptism

conferred by John the Baptist and the Sacrament of Baptism

given by Jesus' disciples. In Matthew 3:11, John describes

his baptism as being "with water" while Jesus' Baptism will

be "with the Holy Spirit and fire."

In Acts 8:14-17, the apostles in Jerusalem send Peter and

John to baptize some Samaritans who had been baptized "in

the name of the Lord Jesus" but had not yet been baptized

with the Holy Spirit.

Later we meet Apollos, a Jewish man instructed in the Way

of the Lord (Christianity) but who "knew only the baptism of

John" (Acts 18:25). Priscilla and Aquila explained to him the

Baptism that Jesus' disciples used. In Ephesus, Paul

rebaptized those who had received only the baptism of John

(Acts 19:1-5).

The relationship of John's baptism to Christian Baptism is

directly addressed in Matthew 3:11, Mark 1:8 and Luke 3:16.

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/ask-a-franciscan/why-did-john-the-baptist-

baptize

OUT OF SILENCE COMES LIFE

Out of the silence of Mary’s womb, a baby emerged into a world

of human struggle. The infant, born in a stable in Bethlehem,

outgrew the manger in which he was laid and the swaddling

bands in which he was wrapped, as he would later leave the

tomb and throw off the wrappings of death. Jesus of Nazareth

grew up to challenge his world and ours with the promise of

everlasting love. With his hands, he offered a healing touch; with

his arms, he held and consoled; with his feet, he walked with his

friends and disciples. And after all was said and done he offered

his very body and blood. The Word was consumed in the

wordless eloquence of the cross and the silence of the empty

tomb. Out of that silence is raised a passionate belief in promise,

in covenant. When despair overwhelms us, when promises

suddenly seem empty, when it seems that we’re surrounded by

dashed dreams and disappointment, by love betrayed and

friendships faltering, we remember that we’ve staked our lives

on the belief that only through death is there life.

Out of the silence, we must go forth and proclaim the love of

God alive and dwelling in our midst. To this love we commit all

that we are and all that we can become. We follow Jesus of

Nazareth. We love as he loved. And so we are called to bring a

healing touch to those who hurt, to gather people into a loving

embrace, to cry out at the horrors of oppression and destruction,

to cherish the gifts of creation in all its varied forms.

We must become the word of love spoken by God in our hearts.

We must become the Good News made flesh for our world.

—from the book Simple Gifts: Daily Reflections for Advent

by Diane M. Houdek

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/minute-meditations/out-of-silence-comes-life

We must restore hope to the young people, help the old, be

open to the future, spread love. Be poor among the poor. We

need to include the excluded and preach peace.

-Pope Francis

ST. TIMOTHY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

1351 Paige Place, Lady Lake, FL 32159

(352) 753-0989 • Fax (352) 753-9602

Very Rev. Ed Waters, Pastor

Rev. Paul Chemplamparampil CMI, Parochial Vicar

Rev. Leo Perera, Hospital Ministry

Deacon Robert Basye

Deacon Kevin Mukri

Deacon John Bellacicco, Retired

Deacon Dick Bigelow, Retired

Deacon Rich Kaseta, Retired

Deacon Ron L’Huillier, Retired

Deacon George Mattison, Retired

Deacon John Sullivan, Retired

Deacon Bob Turbitt, Retired

Rev. Gerard Cunningham,

Retired

Rev. Robert V. Fucheck,

Retired

Rev. Peter Mitchell, Retired

Rev. Ken Nielson, Retired

BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS

Bulletin articles must be submitted to bulletin@sttimothycc.com by

noon the Wednesday ten days prior to Bulletin publication.

Submissions must be approved by the Ministry Coordinator or Publicity

Chairman. We reserve the right to edit any and all items or articles for

the Bulletin.

Early submission dates are announced in the Bulletin.

SERVICE ANIMALS

While Service Animals are welcome in Church to accompany

disabled individuals, anyone with a service animal should sit in

the Narthex by the doors. Your assistance is greatly

appreciated.

PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD

The Church Office accepts payment for Masses and Candles

by credit card. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover and

American Express.

PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE

Many parishioners are extremely sensitive to scented shampoos,

perfumes, deodorants, laundry detergent and other scented products.

Please do not wear them in Church. Thank you.

LAST SUPPER—PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL

The Chapel is available for quiet adoration in the presence

of the Eucharist.

Cards with information on how you may access the Chapel

are available in the Church Office (9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Monday – Friday).

Please, DO NOT leave any items, Rosary, prayer cards, booklets,

etc., in the Adoration Chapel.

While at prayer, please pray for an increase in the call to priesthood.

St. Timothy Catholic Church

PLEASE BE MINDFUL!

When entering Church, please be mindful that many people are praying.

If you wish to greet someone do so in quiet tones so as not to disturb

another’s prayer time.

HANDICAPPED

The entry on the north side of the Church which is covered with

a red awning is handicap accessible.

Handicapped seating is provided in the front pews. If you are

unable to enter the lines for reception of Communion, please sit

in the very first pews and the Priest/Deacon/Minister of Holy Communion

will come to you with Holy Communion.

Thank you for your assistance.

Handicap entry is currently closed.

Entry through Main Doors (441/27) ONLY

To increase your knowledge of Jesus, so that you can grow closer to

him. Please check out www.formed.org. , and become more

enlightened about your faith journey.

Visit our Website: www.sttimothycc.com�

Baptism

Preparation Class for Parents (call Parish Office)

Marriage

Four Months Advance Notice

Anointing of the Sick

Call Parish Office for appointment

New Parishioners

Please call Parish Office

Parish Office Hours

Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Confessions:

Tuesday: Following 8:30 AM Mass

Saturday: 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM

(Or anytime by appointment).

Mass Schedule

Monday—Friday: 7:15 and 8:30 AM

Saturday: 8:30 AM

Saturday Vigil: 02:00, 4:00 and 6:00 PM

Sunday: 7:00, 9:00, and 11:00 AM; and 5:00 PM

Holy Days of Obligation

Holy Day: 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 AM

Holy Day Vigil: 4:00 and 6:00 PM

NOTICE FROM ORLANDO DIOCESE

It has come to our attention that individuals may be receiving

texts or emails from clergy or leaders within our parish asking

for gift cards or financial assistance with travel. Please know

that the Diocese does not allow anyone to solicit financial

contributions or assistance for an individual or approves of

solicitation for personal business as a representative of the

Church. If you are approached by a leader, whether clergy,

employee or volunteer, within your parish for any cause

regarding financial assistance and you choose to respond,

always require a contract and receipt upon completion of the

transaction.

We live stream daily Mass at 8:30 AM Monday—Saturday and

at 9:00 AM Sunday. The live stream is available at:

�Sttimothycc.com

�Look in the Upper Right Hand Corner for these links:

Facebook

You Tube

CANDLES

Six-day candles for the candle stands are available in the Church

Office 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Monday to Thursday and 9:00 AM-3:00

PM Friday for $5.00 each (please bring exact amount). Other

candles burn the red glass at the bottom requiring costly

replacement. Please do not burn any candles other than the

ones sold in the Gift Shop and Church Office.

If you wish to purchase a candle prior to Mass, please see the

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