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Rev. Alan Weber, Director
(813) 988-3727
13005 N 50th St
Tampa, FL 33617
director@catholicusf.org
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Sunday Bulletin 
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Stained Glass Windows From the Chaplain’s Desk . . . I am happy to report to you that, after consulting with some members of our community, I have chosen an artist to design and produce stained glass windows for our Chapel. At the beginning of the summer I contacted five art glass studios; four of those studios responded to my request for an interview. Of those four, one artist stood out as having an artistic sensibility that matched well with the architecture of our Chapel. Susan Obata, of Obata Studios, has agreed to take on the project. Susan will be visiting here in the latter part of October. The standard procedure for designing stained glass begins with the artist's assessment of the site where the glass will be installed. After that, it usually takes a few months to complete a final design. Fabrication and installation require a further six to eight months. At this time I cannot estimate the final cost of the project or the date of completion. I expect that I will have a better knowledge of these only after the final design is ready. The design for the windows will be put on display as soon as the artist has completed it. At that time I will ask for your financial support. Although we are still months away from having a final design, I do want to give you some idea of what to expect. The primary criterion used to choose the artist for this project was artistic appropriateness. While the words "stained glass" tend to evoke mental images of gothic cathedrals, our Chapel isn't an example of gothic architecture. Our Chapel building is typical of structures built in the 1960's. It has a simple floor plan with clean, modern lines and only a few architectural details. It is my intention that the stained glass will reflect this modern aesthetic. Within a few months I hope to have the artist's renderings of the design for you to see. In the meantime, please continue to pray for a successful completion to our project.
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Catholic Student Center Liturgy Schedule Thanksgiving Day - Liturgy and Blessing of Food at 9:00 a.m. Christmas Eve - Liturgies at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. There will be no liturgy on Christmas Day.
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Catholic Student Union CSU Events The Catholic Student Union meets Sunday evening at 8:00 p.m. Join us for fellowship, and get information regarding our events and activities, socializing, and snacks. This is a great opportunity to meet people who share your faith, values and interests. All USF students are invited. Pot-Luck & Bible Study every Wednesday, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Catholic Student Center. CSU events for the Fall Semester will be listed on the CSU Activity Calendar. Join our email listserv, and receive regular updates about our activities.
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Faith Formation Bible Study There is a Bible Study that meets every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.in the home of Kristin and Maurice. Information is available by calling (813) 988-3727. The student Bible Study meets on Wednesday nights at 8:30 p.m., and is preceded by a pot-luck supper at 7:30 p.m.
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Faith Formation Adult Faith Formation Series Adult Faith Formation sessions will begin for the Fall Semester on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in Fr. Alan’s office. This semester we will be reading What is the Point of being a Christian? by Timothy Radcliffe, OP.
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Readers and Eucharistic Ministers Training for Liturgical Ministers Would you like Read the Scriptures at Sunday Liturgy, or help with the distribution of holy communion? The diocesan Worship Office is offering training for Readers and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion on the dates listed below. Please see Fr. Alan if you would like to attend one of these sessions. January 29 & 30, 2010 - Locations TBD
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Catholic Charities iWait Program for Teens Are you talking to your kids about Sex, Marriage, Relationships and the hope for their Future? If not, someone else is! The iWait Program of Catholic Charities is an Abstinence Until Marriage Education Program dedicated to Encouraging Healthy Choices for Teens and for Parents. We are now scheduling Presentations for all Catholic Schools (Middle and High School), Youth groups, Clubs, Community Events and Ministry Fairs. iWait also features an iParent Presentation that helps parents open up the lines of conversation with teens. Scared? Don’t be. This generation of teens is amazing and they are screaming for the truth about their sexuality. Parents have the most influence over their kids, despite what the media may say. So, stay encouraged; you matter in your kid’s lives. Contact Mark Bromley at (813) 997-4983 or e-mail mbromley@pccpc.net and visit our website http://www.askmewhyiwait.com for more details.
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St. Vincent de Paul Society Thrift Store & Food Pantry The St. Vincent de Paul Society invites you to live the Gospel Message to help the needy at the St.Vincent de Paul Thrift Store and Pantry. Volunteer opportunities include merchandise processing, internet ads and listings, electronic testing, Pantry services, food pickups & food truck unloading, charity services and store services. Shop the store for fashion and value at 12310 N. Nebraska Ave., (3 blocks North of Fowler). All sale proceeds benefit the needy. For more information Call Nancy Jones 977-7057.
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Young Adult Activities Christ The King Parish Young Adults The Christ The King Young Adults (CTKYA) invite all persons between the ages of 18-39, single or married, to meet people, make friends, and practice and grow in the catholic faith.
Finding God’s Will for You - Join us as we read a spiritual classic by St. Francis de Sales together. Although written in the 17th century, there is nothing medieval about this text. The prose is modern, accessible, and the ideas and advice more fitting than ever. While the author doesn’t out and out tell you what God’s will is for you, he does show you what it’s not, as well as how to discover it yourself. Through practical and insightful writings, he shines a light on psychological motivations, rationalizations, and defenses, and carefully examines them in the rays of truth. Sunset at the Beach On Sunday, November 8, 2009, at 5:00 pm, join us as we pray a little, play a little, talk a little, and simply hang out together as the sun goes down on beautiful Clearwater Beach. Save the date! Helping Spirit FM Our next service project is at a radio station. Spirit FM 90.5, our Catholic radio station, needs our help! They’ve just moved their studios into a new building and have lots of tasks yet to be done. Please come lend a hand! Thursday, November 12, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Christ The King (meet at the entrance to Mary Martha Hall). For more information about these events, please email christyoungadults@gmail.com.
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Spiritual Renewal Retreats around the diocese The Franciscan Center offers an environment of peace, simplicity and hospitality for those seeking spiritual renewal. Programs and events are listed on the Franciscan Center website.
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Catholic Charities Counseling Services Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Petersburg offers professional counseling services to individuals, couples, families and children experiencing a broad range of personal, relationship and family problems. Sessions are provided on a sliding fee scale to ensure that mental health services are available to those in need. We offer daytime and evening appointments in Tampa. Bi-lingual counseling is also available. Please call Chris at Catholic Charities, (800) 242-9012, ext. 23, to schedule an appointment.
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Stewardship Stewardship Thought of the Week Both widows in today’s readings gave all they had to the Lord, one using all her remaining food to feed Elijah and the other offering her two copper coins to the temple treasury. Faithful stewards give all that is asked and trust the Lord to be faithful to his promises.
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Diocese of St. Petersburg Safe Environment Program The Diocese of St. Petersburg remains committed to providing a safe environment for children and the vulnerable. Anyone who has been harmed by a church worker is encouraged to contact law enforcement, the Florida Abuse Hotline at 800-962-2873 or the diocesan Victim Assistance Minister at 866-407-4505.
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Internet Safety Resources for Parents There was a news item in the media on October 18 that reported that over 700 registered sex offenders have blogs on MySpace.com registered under their actual names. Here are some resources to help parents protect their children from on-line predators. A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety published by the FBI. CyberFaith - a site maintained by Sadlier Publishing that provides screened sites and links. Protecting Children from Internet Predators by St. Anthony Messenger Press and AmericanCatholic.org
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U.S. Bishops' Conference For your Marriage The U.S. Catholic Bishops have launched a website aimed at helping couples with their marriage relationships. The website ForYourMarriage.org offers a daily marriage tip, information about the sacrament of marriage and other resources for married and engaged people.
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Stewardship Fr. Alan's Stewardship Report Click to read Fr. Alan's annual Stewardship Report to the community: 2008 Report
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Proclaiming the Gospel of Hope
