Holy Faith HIGHLIGHTS
November 28 2021
Volume V Issue 203
First Sunday of Advent
At Holy Faith our mission is that everyone come to know, love and serve God in union with Christ Jesus and his Spirit-filled Catholic Church. In doing so we are committed to our vision to build together a community of compassion in Christ.   
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
November 28 2021

then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud
with power and great glory. 
Luke 21:27

The Solemnity of The Immaculate Conception
December 8 2021 is a Holy Day of Obligation
Mass Times: 7;00am; 9:30am and 7:00pm

December 11 at 6:15pm in the church we will honor Our Lady of Guatemala with a special Candlelight Prayer Service

December 15 Advent Reconciliation Service at 7pm

As we prepare to gather for Mass physically or virtually, reading the Sunday Scripture readings in advance will help prepare us in mind and heart to fully participate in the Mass.
To read the Scripture for this weekend click Scripture.
Click on Graphic below for Psalm 25 in song.
Click on Graphic to listen.

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A good way to just listen to the words of Scripture is to close your eyes and feel the Holy Spirit moving in your soul. This video has very nice graphics with the words of the Psalm.
CLICK on the graphic below to view the 5:00pm Vigil Mass live or to view the recorded version anytime - click MASS
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
28 November 2021 (5:00pm Mass Livestreamed)
Click on the ADVENT/CHRISTMAS CALENDAR below to Save to your Computer or PRINT (or pick up a printed copy at Mass).
Have a prayer request? Click on prayer box.
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Holy Faith is excited to announce that our parish has subscribed to a dynamic new updated online platform called FORMED.

Formed.org is like a netflix for Catholics and we are very excited to share it with you. As this is the First Sunday of Advent, we will share on Saturday, December 4 at 6pm inside the Church, the video: "Forgiven: The Transforming Power of Confession". This is a must-see, excellent short (30-minute) video for everyone, especially if you have not been to confession in a very long time. We will share a second viewing on Sunday, December 5th at 12:30pm inside the Church. Please join us immediately after the Saturday Vigil or the 11:15am Mass next weekend. Click below to view the trailer.
To sign up for FREE follow the steps below left to right, then down. Once you sign-up as a parishioner with your name and email, you will receive a log-in email (no password ever needed). Click on link in the email and you're there. Please read below to continue to watch the trailer.
After clicking on sign up as a parishioner, you will see the screen below. Type in 32607 & click on Holy Faith.
Are you ready to sign up?
Click on the word ...
Next: enter name & email and click on Sign Up
Click on the word FORMED
below to get started.
Once a member, come back here and click on FORGIVEN to watch
the trailer and then join us in the church next Saturday or Sunday.

Formed.org has many, many resources for Catholics. Feel free to look around, but don't get overwhelmed. Holy Faith will help and guide you according to your interest, etc. Email us with questions. Lots more information will be provided on our website very soon. Stay tuned ...
SUNDAY SCHOOL AT HOLY FAITH
NO CCF CLASSES on November 28
Next Class: December 5th for Grades Kinder thru 9th
CDF (Coffee, Donuts & Faith) Daytime Session during CCF class time (10:45am) in Section A of FJMP Parish Life Center
Continuation of "Your Presence at the Eucharist"

Happy Sunday!

Mark your Calendars (December 12) at 10:45am for this year's Christmas Event in the Fr. John M. Phillips Parish Life Center.
"The Miracle of Jesus", an interactive all-family event
you don't want to miss. EVERYONE IS INVITED!
Watch below: a snippet of "The Miracle of Jesus" everyone should experience! Click on Baby Jesus to view promo video.
The Kids' Bulletin
November 28 2021
"Advent is Here!"

Click on graphics to read or print for the children.
The next Catholics on the Move opportunity:
Next Sunday, December 5th
Join us at CDF (Coffee Donuts & Faith)
3rd daytime Session (10:45am to Noon)
on "Your Presence at the Eucharist"
presented by Letty Valentin, Adult Faith Director,
in the Fr. John M. Phillips Parish Life Center A
ALL ADULTS ARE INVITED!
IN SUPPORT OF OUR SISTER PARISH IN GUATEMALA
We will be selling Fair-trade Guatemalan coffee as a fundraiser to benefit our Sister Parish in early December at $15/lb. Please email or call the office as soon as possible with your name and phone number to place an order. We will need to order no later than December 8. EMAIL
To place a notice in the bulletin or add a name to the prayer list send notice to: Bulletin

Deadline for bulletin of December 19th is Friday, December 4th.

We publish an online version of our bulletin weekly on our website and myparishapp. For a hard copy pick one up at the end of the Mass you attend. Additional copies can be obtained in the Ministry Building Office.

If we hold a parish event we will use every possible safety measure with safe distance, sanitation and masks if needed (especially with children around). All other future meeting requests will be reviewed and must be approved before proceeding. Contact the office to make your request.

Our reception desk is open Monday thru Friday from 10am to 3pm.

Next Sunday we will be showing a short 30 minute video from formed.org at various times. Be sure to check the Advent/Christmas Schedule posted above and watch the trailer of "Forgiven: The Transforming Power of Confession"
NOVEMBER 28 2021 BULLETIN
In this weekend's bulletin:
  • Page 2: Angel Tree Migrant Ministry
  • Page 3: The Season of Advent
  • Page 4: CCF Schedule and December 12 "Miracle of Jesus" live experience
  • Page 5: Event Calendar ... First Friday (Dec 3) and Save the Dates
  • Page 6: Prayer Lists, Mass Intentions and Scripture Readings
  • Page 7: Scarves & Hats for the Homeless and Christmas Season Flower envelope information

Ways to Support the Ministries of Holy Faith

Links to our various media sources, including our online ParishSoft giving program are below. You can mail in your donations by personal or bank check to: Holy Faith Catholic Church ... 747 NW 43rd St ... 32607 or use online giving.

Thank you for your support!


For Text-Giving ... Text the word "GIVE" to 1-352-499-1206
 

Click here for info on our simple: New Easy Online Giving & Event App where you can donate on your phone to any fund by clicking on the "Donate Heart" button. When you click you will see the Donate page with 3 options 'Give ... Special Fund ... History'. To donate to the monthly special collection click on 'Special Fund'. The app will also be used to register for special or current events, like CCF or Small Christian Communities, etc. To get back to the home page click on 4 little squares on top right of screen.

Of course, we still have myparishapp, which offers the daily readings, Sunday Worship Aides, Catholic Prayers, the Rosary, our Directory and Parish Information, and online donations links, as well as the online Catholic Magazine, and links to all our Social Media outlets, and more ... You can even email any staff member from your cellphone.

We update our Facebook and Instagram pages constantly with Masses and reflections, prayers, photos and information from Holy Faith, our Diocese and the Vatican. LIKE us on Facebook! Stay in touch and stay safe!
Want to receive envelopes every month? Email your name, address and phone number to: Envelopes Thank you.
IN THE COMMUNITY
To watch the live-stream of the 4:00pm Filipino-American Mass
click below. A lot of this Mass is in English and we invite all to experience the culture of a Filipino Mass if you never have.
LIVESOUTH BLOOD DRIVE EVENTS
Fun for all on December 4 2021 at Santa Fe College , North Fields
Holy Faith will host a Blood Drive on Sunday, December 5th from 9am to 1pm.
NEWS FROM THE DIOCESE
The Cities for Life program will be available via livestream at
7:00pm on Youtube: Cities for Life
CITIES FOR LIFE

Cities for Life is Nov. 30 at 7 pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Don't miss this chance to pray for an end to the death penalty and hear from some amazing speakers, including author and advocate Sister Helen Prejean, speaker and psychologist Dr. Joseph Thornton, and exonerated death row survivor Herman Lindsey! 

Questions: email John Chick at John C or Deacon Corky Hecht at  Deacon Corky
ALL INVITED! CHRISTMAS IN IRELAND ... Click on flyer for more.