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My Sisters and Brothers in Christ, In our Scripture readings for the sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, we are awestruck by the faith expressed by the leper. During Jesus' public ministry, anyone with leprosy was an out- cast. A person with leprosy was enslaved to the disease: could not live among the people; could not drink out of the same well; and was left alone without the grace of human touch. We are stunned at the leper's cour- age to disregard all restric- tions and make a humble appeal of Jesus, "make me clean!" Then, we are overtaken by Jesus' touch. The wonder of this touch is manifold. Jesus touches this person who was considered untouchable. Jesus cures the leper's wounds of the body, heart and soul. How many of you have known the beauty of acceptance? The grace of that acceptance is pure gift. We are changed in that moment, as was the leper. How could the leper con- tain his joy at his healing? He must go and proclaim the Good News. The leper takes the gift from Jesus and returns his healing to the glory of God. You and I are touched by the ministries supported by Our Catholic Appeal. Our Catholic Appeal allows us to see beyond our differ- ences that we, like the leper, have faith to see the beauty that God has given all of us, and that we nurture and magnify what we have re- ceived to God's glory. This faith is the force that allows us to break every conven- tion and seek the encounter with Jesus. The ministries support- ed by Our Catholic Appeal treatsour wounds and guides us on the path of holiness seeking after the heart of the Lord. Your faith offers the ministries supported by Our Catholic Appeal to the glory of God. The pandemic certainly emphasized the many wounds of this earth, more than the disease itself, and the divisions among us. You tender God's extreme touch as you follow Jesus who leads
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Around the Diocese
EVENTS WITH BISHOP NOONAN
Mass for Marriage: Bishop John Noonan invites you to celebrate the Mass for Marriage, Saturday, Feb. 13, 10 a.m. The annual celebration held during National Marriage Week highlights the sacrament and vocation of marriage. Married couples, their families and all who support marriage are invited to attend. The Mass will be celebrated at St. James Cathedral, 215 N. Orange Ave., Orlando (parking available in the Jefferson Street Parking Garage). Social distancing protocols will be followed. Ash Wednesday: Bishop John Noonan invites you to receive the imposition of ashes, the solemn ritual that signals the beginning of the holy season of Lent - Wednesday, Feb. 17, 12:10 p.m. at St. James Cathedral, 215 N. Orange Ave., Orlando (parking available in the Jefferson St. Parking Garage). Social distancing protocols will be followed. Rite of Election: Bishop John Noonan invites you to participate via livestream as catechumens from parishes all over the Diocese of Orlando come to the Basilica of Mary, Queen of the Universe Shrine to be received by Bishop Noonan as candidates for Baptism and Confirmation this Easter, Saturday, Feb. 21 at 3 p.m. Facebook.com/ OrlandoDiocese
DIOCESAN EVENTS
Conversando: The Secretariat for Laity, Family, & Life presents topics of interest relating to faith every Monday night at 7:30 p.m. via Facebook. Click to join the discussion - https://www.facebook. com/groups/983018745501489 Answer the Call to Discipleship retreat: Saturday, Feb. 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. John the Evangelist, 5655 Stadium Pkwy., Viera. Designed to inspire and form Catholics throughout our diocese to embrace the mission of intentional discipleship. Lunch included. Free. Check site for other parish dates and locations. Sponsored by the Secretariat for Laity, Family & Life. RSVP: https:// tinyurl.com/yxdpzsnt
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Charismatic Mass: Monday, Feb. 15, 6-9:30 p.m., St. Mark the Evangelist, 7081 S.E. Hwy. 42, Summerfield. 352-347-9317. Holy Hour for Vocations: Tuesday, Feb. 16, 7-8 p.m., St. Charles Borromeo, 4001 Edgewater Dr., Orlando. Join the community to pray for vocations. 407-293- 9556.
MASSES/PRAYER SESSIONS
Rosary: After daily Masses Monday through Friday at 8:30 a.m. St. Jude Parish, 443 Marion Oaks Dr., Ocala. Come and experience the power of the rosary as we pray in community. 352-347- 0154
SAN PEDRO EVENTS
Relationship Recharge Marriage Workshop: Saturday, Feb. 13, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., St. Augustine, Bldg. 100. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Regina Boyd helps couples improve communication, integrate Catholic spirituality and practice to strengthen the marriage bond, and become more passionate about living with one another. $30. Senior Day with Father Ben Berinti, C.PP.S.: Thursday, Feb. 18, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., St. John the Apostle, Bldg. 300. The words from Philippians, "We are all beggars carrying our bowls" call us to join in prayer and reflection, inviting us into a deeper practice of fasting and almsgiving throughout the sacred 40 days of Lent. $15. https://www.sanpedrocenter.org/ upcoming-events/2021/02/18- senior-day From Ashes to Glory: Friday, Feb. 19, 4 p.m. - Sunday, Feb. 21, 12 p.m. St. John the Apostle Bldg. 300. Join Father Anthony Aarons, Missionary of Mercy, as he prepares us for our Lenten journey as we await Jesus' glorious Resurrection. Hermitage Retreat: Thursday, March 18, 6 p.m. - March 21, 11 a.m. Experience the rhythm of solitude and quiet in the Franciscan way of life during this silent retreat guided by Franciscan Father Vianney Cunningham, TOR and lay Franciscans Jeanne and Tony Walter. Limited to eight retreatants. https:// www.sanpedrocenter.org/ products/franciscan-hermitage- retreat-3-18-2021
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