Ascension Sunday -
“The End and The Beginning”

What do you think it was like for the disciples at the time of the Ascension? I bet their hearts were filled with so many unanswered questions; probably questions they could not even begin to formulate.  If you feel you don’t have your life mission all figured out, I believe the disciples may have felt the same way. Maybe, the way to figure it out is to surrender it all (to the Lord).

Part of the paradox in the gospel is that the way down is sometimes the way up and that to be low is to be high. The broken heart has the potential to be the healed heart and the contrite spirit has an openness to be the rejoicing spirt: that to receive, we must first give, and to posses all, we must surrender all to the Lord. In our lives, and in our faith, this is the “Paschal Mystery” (the mystery of the dying and the rising with Christ). Jesus spoke to his disciples/listeners and encouraged them “Do not be afraid.”

At this time of year, we have many graduates, and many who are going through times of transitions in their lives. Last Sunday we had the graduation mass for Bishop McLaughlin High School and this week we will celebrate a mass for the graduates of Tampa Catholic High School.  For all our graduates, and all in periods of transition, we offer a special prayer for you this weekend. May the Lord bless you and guide you. May you know of his guidance in your life and his presence in your steps. Remain close to him. The journey is not meant to be made alone. Our hearts and souls long for greater things; more beauty, more adventure, more love, more intimacy, more excitement. Our hearts and souls are made for heaven and we long for this. It is important to learn and to teach that we do have an ultimate destination; it is woven into the fabric of our very being. We are made by God and we are made for God.

And so the Adventure continues! Many Blessings to all our graduates this year, and for all in times of transition and change. The week we recall how the disciples experienced the departure of Jesus at the Ascension. However, a new journey and adventure was just about to begin. It was the end, but it was also the beginning.
Spirit of the Living God - Fall Afresh Upon Us!
AMEN.

Peace and Ascension Grace!
Fr. Kenneth J. Malley

Welcome to St. Timothy Parish

Mission Statement

"We the people of St. Timothy Parish, seek to become a bright beacon of faith in Christ by fostering a family community in a loving and spiritual environment in which we may grow in service and knowledge of God."

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The next New Parishioner Welcome will be held Sunday, May 20^th from 12:15pm – 1pm in the Parish Hall.  You will have the opportunity to meet the Pastor, representatives from Parish Ministries, and our Ministry Coordinator. It is a great way to meet other newcomers and for us to say - Welcome!! Lunch will be provided.  Download registration form here.

Parish Center and Parish Office

The Parish Center and Office are open Monday through Wednesday 8:00 AM until 7:30 PM. Thursday and Friday, the Parish Center and Office are open from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM.

 

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Daily Readings and Bible - http://www.usccb.org/bible

Bishop Lynch's Blog - //blogs.dosp.org/bishoplynch/

SpiritFM Radio - http://www.spiritfm905.com/

Online Magazine for Spiritual Seekers - http://www.bustedHalo.com

Holy Day Schedule 2011 - 2012 -
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Vatican website -www.vatican.va

Contemporary Catholicism - http://www.wordonfire.org