March 15, 2009 - Our Saviour's Catholic Community

OUR
SAVIOUR’S CATHOLIC
COMMUNITY
5301 N. Atlantic Avenue (321) 783-4554 Office Email: oursaviourchurch@cfl.rr.com
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 (321) 868-6743 Fax Webpage: www.oursavioursparish.org
Fr. Séan Heslin, Pastor
The work of the faithful Christian can
continue long after we leave this earth.
Please remember Our Saviour’s
in your will.
Fr. Robert Brennan, C.S.C., Associate
Mass Schedule
Saturday : 9:00 am, Vigil 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm
Sunday: 8:00 & 10:15 am; 12:15 & 5:00 pm
Weekdays: 7:00 and 9:00 am
Holydays : Vigil 7:00 pm, 7:00 & 9:00 am
Nursery: 10:15 am Sunday Mass in the
Extended Care Bldg.
Confessions ~ Saturday 3:00-3:45 pm or by
appointment
Prayer Requests ~ Call 868-2104
Marriages ~ Call Parish Office 6 months in
advance
Baptisms ~ Parental attendance at our Baptismal
Preparation Program is required (Jan., May,
Sept.). We urge parents to attend during pregnancy.
To register for Baptism Seminar, please
call 783-4554.
Birthright ~ Pat Kennedy, 783-2886
Elizabeth Ministry ~ Susanne Llibre, 453-1357
Small Christian Communities ~ Angie Dreyer,
784-0031
Respect Life ~ 784-0565
Ministry to the Sick ~ Sheila Webb, 784-6688 ~
Judy McLouth, 783-2994
Seniors Community Club ~ Marlene Rienks,
449-5305 ~ Mary Hickey, 784-0113
Separated/Widowed/Divorced ~
Thelma Hampton, 213-6629
Bereavement Support Ministry ~Mary Norris,
783-4554
Grief Support ~ Joan Throm, 868-2673
St. Vincent de Paul Society ~ Ed Brisson, 799-3677
R.C.I.A./Convert Instructions ~ 783-4554
View this bulletin online at: www.oursavioursparish.org
Parish Staff
Marilyn Belawski, Secretary/Receptionist
Karol Michelfelder, Bookkeeper
Raonel Barrial, Maintenance Department
Antoinette Schultz, Parish Bulletin/Webmaster
Email: aschultz07@cfl.rr.com
Phil Black, Director of Music Ministry
Email: Phblack12@cfl.rr.com
Mary Norris~Senior Needs, 783-4554
Our Saviour School ~ 783-2330
Lauren Longa, Principal
Email: llonga@oursaviourschool.org
Diane Kingsley, Secretary
School Web Page: www.oursaviourschool.org
Religious Education
Susan Collins, Director
Katie Parris, Secretary
Email: scollins1@cfl.rr.com
Youth Ministry, Pat Koralewicz, High School

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 15, 2009
TODAY’S GOSPEL MESSAGE
“Be Made Clean”
“If you That was the leper’s request to Jesus.
wish, you The poor man suffered from the terrible
disease of leprosy. In Jesus’ time,
can make
there was no cure for this disease and
me clean.” it was contagious. So the sufferer had
to leave his family and community
and go off to a remote place, usually out in the desert,
to live with other lepers. It was a bleak and depressing
existence. This leper heard that Jesus was
nearby so he appealed to Him to heal him. Jesus
responded, “I do will it. Be made clean.” What a
sense of relief the leper must have felt. He was so
elated that he told everyone about his cure despite
the fact that Jesus had told him not to. Thank God
leprosy is not as prevalent today as it was in Jesus’
time, although it does still afflict some people in
parts of the world.
As we hear the story of the healing in today’s Gospel,
we might reflect on clean and unclean in our
world. Sometimes we refer to someone as wearing a
white hat, signifying that he is honest and upright
while the reference to someone wearing a black hat
implies less than ethical.
We are clean or unclean? We are honest, truthful,
respectful, reverent, compassionate or are we dishonest,
lying, prejudiced, callous, godless? We are
probably neither, but a bit of both. The good and the
bad is part of every human life. There are times
when we are lepers in need of cleansing. Do we have
the heart to cry out to Jesus to make us clean during
this Lent? That is what Lent is really about. It is a
time of grace when Jesus calls to us to be clean. He
calls us to leave the desert of the sinner and walk in
His path by His light. He is asking us to be cleansed
of ill-will, pettiness, jealousy, selfishness. Alone we
cannot do it, but the One who cleansed the leper can
make us clean. We must be attentive to His word
and respond with faith as the leper did. Jesus said,
“Woe to you Scribes, Pharisees and hypocrites, you
clean the outside of the cup and of the dish, but
within you are full of all uncleanness.” Are our
Lenten activities just polishing the outside while
nothing is changed in the heart? Lord, make me
clean. Amen.
LentEN aCTIVITIES
Daily Mass: 7:00 & 9:00 am
Stations of the Cross: Fridays at 5:30 pm
Study Our Faith: Every Thursday at 9:30 am
& 7:30 pm, Spellman Room
March 19th:
Topic: “ The Social Gospel”
Self Development: Pick up some good reading material
from the bookrack or purchase one of the DVD’s in
the Vestibule; join a Small Christian Community group;
attend “Christ Renews His Parish” Retreat.
OUR SAVIOUR SCHOOL
NEWS...
The annual Our Saviour’s School induction
ceremony of the National Junior Honor Society
was held on March 4th. The National Junior Honor Society
recognizes students who reflect outstanding accomplishments
in the areas of scholarship, character, leadership,
citizenship and service. The following 6th grade
students were inducted into membership: Carmen
Araujo, Alexa Blaser, Hannah Bernard, Carly Grimison,
Zachary Kingsley, Jennifer Ryan and Jarrod Trettis.
Congratulations to these new members and a BIG thank
you to the current NJHS members, who made the induction
ceremony a special occasion for these new members
and their families. Current NJHS Officers include: Caroline
Ciell, President; Melanie DiLoreto, Vice President;
Alyssa Allen, Secretary/Treasurer. The remaining current
members are: Stephanie Hartman, Miranda Kane,
Taylor Lindquist, Loren Silva and Marissa Zucchelli.
Keep up the great job!
For the past 12 weeks OSS 3-6 graders have been
preparing for our Annual Science Fair Competition.
This is a huge project and a major undertaking for both
students and parents. All parts of the project are based
on steps of the scientific method and the teachers use this
time to practice and prepare the students, asking questions,
discussing variables, controls and strategies to help
predict outcomes and produce accurate results. Students
learn how to measure using the International System of
Units (metric system) and apply those sometimes foreign
terms to their project goals and outcomes. This was the
first year the 3 rd graders have participated in this great
learning experience. We have scientists and engineers
volunteer to be judges and they cannot help commenting
on the students’ outstanding workmanship, eye for detail
and precision, and their communication skills for their
project presentations. We would like to congratulate all
the participants on their efforts this year and recognize
the winners from each grade and scientific category. The
first place winners from each grade and category get to
represent Our Saviour’s School and compete in a countywide
Catholic Schools Science Fair at the end of March at
St Theresa’s.

Cont’d.—Our Saviour’s School News
6th Grade—Environmental 6th Grade—Physical
1st—Hannah Bernard
2nd—Carly Grimison
3rd—Alacoe Amedee
4th—Alexa Blaser
1st—Alex Kalimnios
2nd—Delannie Sharum
3rd—Jarrod Trettis
4th—Jenny Ryan
5th Grade—Environmental 5th Grade—Physical
1st—Kaleigh Gorman
1st—Kaylin Berner
2nd—Dana Sherpensky
3rd—Kaemon Riquier
5th Grade-Biological
1st—Samantha Bell
2nd—Alec Diamond
3rd—Theodore Balick
4th—Eden Davis
4th Grade-Biological
1st—Jessica Kingsley
2nd—Paris Wiechecki Vergara
2nd—Branden Sosa
3rd—Skylar Reed
4th—Robbie Trebilcock
4th Grade—Environmental
1st—Jarrod Vogt
2nd—Nicholas Lewis
3rd—Noah Riley
4th Grade—Physical
1st—Kendra Berner
2nd—Ryan Geddes
3rd—Christian Hamp-Gattorna 3rd—Morgan Blaser
4th—Abigail Soukup
3rd Grade-Biological
1st—Savannah Jordan
2nd—Victoria Dance
3rd—Sarah Borer
4th—Alex Ippolito
3rd Grade-Biological
1st—Michael McAllister
4th—Tommy Grimison
3rd Grade—Physical
1st— Matthew Ryan
2nd—Marina Schuster
3rd—Vincent Keenan
OSS Now Registering For The
2009-2010 School Year
Our Saviour School, a U.S. Department of Education
Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, is currently registering
children for the 2009-2010 school year. We are offering
PreK 3, Free VPK-4, full-time PK4 and K - 8th
grades. We offer an outstanding academic education,
our students take the Iowa Standardized Test, a nationally
normed reference test. We score higher than 85% of
students taking the test in the entire country. All teachers
are Florida State certified in their fields, several
teachers have Masters degrees. We offer many extracurricular
activities and competitive sports. We also offer
Spanish for PreK - 8th Grade and Algebra 1 in 8th
grade. Tutoring is available free every day, and children
can participate in Robotics, Chess and Drama Club. Tuition
assistance is available, and free tuition for qualifying
families. Please call Diane at 783-2330 for a tour or to
learn more about our school.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
“I stand with Peter. Through
prayer and counsel, show me,
Lord, where it is in your
vineyard that you want me
to serve. Then give me
strength to be faithful.”
That quote is from the “Prayer to Know One’s Vocation.”
If you are like me, you often pray for the
future of your children. We want our children to
know the dignity and gratification of meaningful
work. And we especially want them to know the love
and stability that a strong marriage and family life
offer. “Thy will be done” is the most faithful
prayer a parent can offer up on behalf of a child.
Even though I pray in this way for my children, I
don’t think that I have ever suggested to them that
they should pray in this way for themselves. In fact,
I don’t think I’ve ever discussed the concept of discernment
with them.
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus, Our Saviour’s
has a ministry for families that encourages parents
and children to have family devotions dedicated to
vocational discernment.
The Knights have donated a “Vocations Chalice” to
Our Saviour’s. Each week a family takes it home and
prays for religious vocations in general and for the
individual callings of the family members.
When the time comes that one of our parishioners
is called to the priesthood, the chalice will be given
to him to use throughout his ministry. And he will
take it with him knowing that it contains the loving,
hopeful prayers of so many, and that it is linked to
the various vocations of all the family members who
hosted the chalice for a week. How beautiful is
that?!
To sign up to host this beautiful chalice for one
week, call Kim Heibel at 799-2839. The chalice
comes with prayer cards and a DVD.
Everyone has a calling.
OSS 1,000 Club Membership Drive
Don’t miss out on the chance to win $1,000 each
month—Join the OSS 1,000 Club. Each month
there are 3 drawings: 1st place=$#1,000; 2nd
place=$100; 3rd place=$75. The new membership
drive is now under way. Membership fee to join is
$60.00 per number. School representatives will be
speaking at all the Masses this weekend and will be
present outside of church to answer any of your
questions. If you are currently a 1,000 Club Member,
your renewal letter will be coming to you in the
mail. You may also contact Liz Gorman, 454-9598,
with any questions.

OUR CATHOLIC APPEAL
We are getting near our goal, but not quite
there yet. We need over $5,000 to reach
our goal to help Bishop Wenski continue
Christ’s work in our Diocese. We are all greatly
blessed by God and each of us should give our share
to help continue Christ’s mission to all our people.
Please return your envelope today. We thank you all
for your great response. May Our Savior Bless You.
Teen Ministry
All High School Teens are invited to the next Teen Ministry
gathering on Thursday, March 19 th , at 7:00
p.m. This will be a home meeting hosted by Tom
Tokmenko located at 7970 Evelyn Court, Cape Canaveral.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs.
K. at 452-3981.
Teen Mass Schedule
March
Sunday, March 22 nd at the 5:00 pm Mass at Our
Saviour’s.
April
*Note: There will be NO outdoor Teen Mass scheduled
for the 2 nd Sunday of April since this is Easter
Sunday. We hope to see you at Our Saviour’s Easter Sunrise
Mass on the Beach.
Sunday, April 26 th at the 5:00 pm Mass at Our
Saviour’s. We will have a “Blessing of New Drivers”
at this Mass. If you are a teen who has recently received
your driver’s license or permit, please join us for
this mass where you will receive a special blessing and a
blessed “key” medal to put on your keychain.
RCIA: The Second Scrutiny
During the 4:00 pm Mass next Saturday,
we will celebrate the Second Scrutiny,
which features Jesus as “Light of the
World.” The 4:00 pm Saturday Mass will
include different Mass readings, special intercessory
prayers, and an exorcism for The Elect who are
to be baptized this Easter. Please come to Mass
prepared to pray for the elect to be delivered from
the power of sin and Satan, to protect them against
temptation, and to give them strength in Christ,
who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
Second Collection Today
The second collection today is for the benefit of the
Scafidi family, who are parishioners, and who lost
their home and all of their personal possessions in
a disastrous fire last week. Thank you for your support
and for your prayers for them. Make checks
payable to Our Saviour’s with a note at the bottom
for the Scafidi Family.
There will be a Healing Mass on
Tuesday, March 24th.
Mass begins at 11:00 am.
Pray for those who bravely serve our country in the military
and those deployed in dangerous locations. Thank
God for those who have returned home safely.
Gina Clarkson
Rachel Cavey
Michael Burghardt
Ryan Plunkett
Rebecca Zehr-Marvin
Jennifer Albert
Temple Albert
David Kristynik
William McMillin
Cmdr. John Martin
Joseph Scaglione
Our Service People
Brian Baker
Casey Rice
Mitchell Baker
Joey Messina
Richard Roff
David Beers
Alex Rojas
Dan Kaufmann
Joseph Arais
Michael Leggett
Andrew Forgino
Brandon Molignaro
Douglas Wercinski
Timothy Lucero
Christopher Lehr
Tara Nolan
John Moore
Fr. Daniel Farley
Scott Shadforth
Michael Flynn
Rick Smith
Scott Plunkett
Pray for the sick,
those in hospitals, nursing homes,
and in particular:
Suzanne Pellegrino, Magda Zemelka, Lena
Germani, Kevin Chioma, Ed Miller, Paul Ditta, Kelly
McDonough, Gwen Matson, Bernadine Montagna,
Michael Murphy, Michael Davis, Susan Marcano,
Toni Warndorf, Jane Moffett, Allen & Joan McCann,
Barbara Veltri, Vicki Saponaro, Deanna Fatka, Fred
Pennito, Michael Tinerella.
Those who have entered into
eternal life especially:
Sharon McGarry
THE NOON HOUR
PRAYING ONE ‘OUR FATHER’
Please join us in praying one Our Father each day during
the noon hour for the intention below:
For the return of inactive Catholics
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
Our Food Drive last Thanksgiving was very
successful collecting over 30,000 lbs. of
food. We are presently distributing food at
a rate of 1,200 to 1,5000 lbs. a week and will need
another drive to get us through the summer. Your
St. Vincent de Paul workers will be distributing food
bags after all the Masses the weekend of March 21st
& 22nd. We will collect the filled bags the following
weekend, March 28th & 29th. A list of recommended
food items will be attached, but all donations
will be appreciated. Thank you for your continued
support.
ANGELS OF THE WEEK
All the volunteers who helped at the Teen
Mass at the Cocoa Beach Country Club last
Sunday. Thanks!

OUR SAVIOUR‘S MINISTRY NEWS
• ADORATION CHAPEL Open 24/7. Call Claire
Nicholson at 784-0565, for more information.
• BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT MINISTRY For
information on this ministry, call Mary Norris, 783-
4554 ext. 114.
• BIRTHRIGHT Call 783-8102 for information.
• BUNKO will meet Friday, March 20th, 1:00-4:0o
pm in the Spellman Room. For information, call Dee
Andrews, 784-2390.
• ELIZABETH MINISTRY “Women Helping
Women”. For more information on this ministry,
contact Sue Llibre, Suellibre@cfl.rr.com or 453-1357.
• EXERCISE GROUP meets every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday at 8:00 am in the Spellman
Room. Dance your body to a fitter you on Wednesdays
with ZUMBA instructor, Tom Lombardi. Call
Carol, 799-4282, for more information.
• GRIEF SUPPORT meets every Monday at 6:30 pm
in the Parish Office Conference Room. THERE
WILL BE NO MEETING, MONDAY, MARCH 30th.
For information, call Joan Throm, Spiritual Director,
868-2673.
• OSS COMMUNITY CLUB will be holding their
Annual St. Pat’s Luncheon on March 19th at the Riverside
Presbyterian Church beginning at 12:00 pm.
Reservations are a must! Call Marlene Rienks, 449-
5305 or Mary Hickey, 784-0113, to reserve your spot.
• OSS CRAFT (Christmas Bazaar) GROUP meets
every Monday from 10:00 am—2:00 pm in the Spellman
Room. Call Gloria, 783-6315, for more information.
• RCIA—Questions about the Catholic Faith? Call
Beth at 431-5213 or visit their website http://
oursavioursrcia.bravehost.com.
• RESPECT LIFE MEETINGS are held on the first
Monday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Spellman
Room. Call 784-0565 if you are interested in joining
the group.
• ROSARY CENACLE meets Monday evenings at
6:00 pm in the Church. Come to offer prayers
through Mary’s intercession for our families, our
parish and the world. Call Rosie, 452-9553, for information.
• SECULAR FRANCISCAN GATHERING meet on
the third Saturday of each month after the 9:00 am
Mass. Please call Rita Petti, 784-6974, for more information.
• SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES Call Angie
Dreyer, 784-0031, for more information.
• SSWD will meet on Friday, March 20th in the Spellman
Room beginning at 7:00 pm for Bingo. Please
bring snacks to share. Call Thelma, 213-6629, for
more information.
SECOND COLLECTION
There will be a second collection next weekend at all
the Masses for Catholic Relief Services and Central
Eastern Europe. We thank you for your generous
support.
OUR SAVIOUR‘S COMMUNITY NEWS
Holy Grounds Bible Study
Young Adult Ministry (Ages 18-30’s)
Will meet at Bun Java Coffee Shop, 811 N. Atlantic
Ave., Cocoa Beach, Thursday, March 19th, 6:30 pm.
Matt or Katie Parris at 615-4674 or keparris@gmail.com.
MERCY HOUSE
THRIFT SHOP - 784-1069
Have you heard about the “Best Little
Thrift Shop in Cocoa Beach?” All I can
say is that you know people are impressed with this
new “hot spot” when you hear comments like: “It’s so
clean and neat and their “stuff” is in such good condition”,
or “Every time you go in, there is something
new.” If you have not visited this new thrift shop,
you will want to make time to stop in. Be sure to
check out the assortment of books, baskets, candles,
frames and so much more in the Sun Room. Hours
of business are Wednesday/Thursday/Friday:
10:00am-3:00pm; Saturday: 10:00am-1:00pm. Donations
are received during regular shop hours. NO
toys, please. DO NOT leave donated items at the
Parish Office. LOCATION: Mercy House Thrift
Shop is located just South of the church directly in
front of you as you enter at the large church sign on
A1A. Call 784-1069 with questions.
CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH RETREATS
Women’s Retreat – March 28/29, 2009
For information contact:
Women’s Retreat
Susan Lewis, 258-5878
The Badger State—Wisconsin
Did you know that this state is not
only known for cheese, but in Mt.
Horeb there is an internationally known Mustard
Museum that holds the world’s largest mustard collection
(over 2,300 varieties) and that every August
this museum celebrates National Mustard Day?
Welcome to all of our visiting Wisconsin friends,
we’re glad you’re here.
Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Time!
Representatives from Knights of Columbus Council
#4826 will be having their Annual Tootsie
Roll Drive for the Mentally Handicapped after all the
Masses next weekend. Your generous support is greatly
appreciated.

The Catholic Counsel of Women is starting a
new chapter at Our Saviour’s. The Counsel has direct
links with the Orlando Diocese regarding programs
and stewardship activities throughout our
Parish and community. An introductory meeting
will be held on Saturday, April 4th from 1:00-2:00
pm in the Spellman Room. For more information,
call Susanne Llibre, 453-1357.
DIOCESAN NEWS
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Help Wanted: Secretary, Mon.-Fri., 8:30 am-5:00 pm,
possible evening or Saturday. Competitive pay, depending
upon experience and skills.
Volunteers Needed: If you have a few hours to spare,
your immediate help is needed in various jobs. For more
information, call Beverly 636-6144 or email Beverly.lampley@cflcc.org.
Limex Education or Pastoral Studies: Loyola University
bring education to lay ministers into the Diocese
of Orlando. Groups meet locally and acquire master degrees
and certifications in Pastoral Studies & Religious
Ed. Call Nannine Dahlen, 386-441-7878 or email nanninebythesea@bellsouth.net
for more information.
Upcoming Events at San Pedro Center, Winter
Park. Lenten Retreat: March 20-23; Hermitage Retreat:
March 27-29; Centering Prayer Retreat: March 27-29;
Lenten Day of Recollection: April 7. If you are interested
in attending any of these retreats, please contact Carol
Stanton at carol@sanpedrocenter.org.
RETROUVAILLE is the Diocesan program for hurting
marriages. The next program begins April 17-19 at San
Pedro Center in Winter Park. For information or to register,
call 407-977-8136. All calls are strictly confidential.
“SISTERS: A LIFE OF LOVE”
A Vocation Discernment Retreat for Women 18-35 yrs.,
April 24-25th at the St. Joseph Motherhouse, St.
Augustine. To register or obtain information, contact Sr.
Kathleen Power at 904-610-9228, ssjflvocations@bellsouth.net,
or www.ssjfl.org.
Readings for the Week
March 16-22, 2009
Monday-3/16: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Lk 4:24-30
Tuesday-3/17: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Mt. 18:21-35
Wednesday-3/18: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Mt 5:17-19
Thursday-3/19: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89; Rom 4:13,
16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a
Friday-3/20: Hos 14:2-10; Mk 12:28-34
Saturday-3/21: Hos 6:1-6; Lk 18:9-14
Sunday-3/22: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Ps 137; Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21
Alternate readings (Year A): 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23;
Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41[1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, March 14
4:00 SI-Our Saviour Parishioners
6:00 +Betty Murphy & Peg Lee
Sunday, March 15-Third Sunday of Lent
8:00 +Robert Regii
10:15 +Jim Kaiser
12:15 +Jack Howley
5:00 +William Sheridan
First Scrutiny
Monday, March 16
7:00 +Maureen Graves
9:00 +Mary Hazelton & Catherine Stitts
Tuesday, March 17
7:00 +Alfred Krug
9:00 +Ann & Tom Ginopolas
St. Patrick
Wednesday, March 18
7:00 +Francis Dunnigan
9:00 +Mary Benoit
St. Cyril of Jerusalem
Thursday, March 19
7:00 +Rita Hernandez
9:00 +Matthew Mello
St. Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Friday, March 20
7:00 +Mary Lynch
9:00 +Catherine Reilly
Abstinence
Saturday, March 21
9:00 +Beatrice Brady
4:00 +Estelle Perrone
6:00 +Marchese Family
Sunday, March 22
8:00 SI-Our Saviour Parishioners
10:15 +Jerry Jansen
12:15 +Thomas Twomey
5:00 +Gerald Sultenfuss
Stewardship -Sunday, March 8th
Adult Envelopes $16,787.00
Loose Money $ 5,395.50
Total Sacrificial Offering: $22,182.50
Less School Investment $ 5,000.00
For Parish Use $1 7,182.50
We are deeply grateful for your generous support.