OCTOBER 14, TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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1 U.S.A. National Circus Church The Pallottines (Society of Catholic Apostolate) 200 N. Orange Avenue, Sarasota, Florida Telephone: (941) Website: Facebook: St. Martha Roman Catholic Church Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - Noon & 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. OCTOBER 14, TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Very Rev. Fausto Stampiglia S.A.C., Pastor Rev. R. Patrick Wilson, S.A.C. Rev. Wojciech Stachura, S.A.C. Rev. Jan Rykala, S.A.C. Rev. John Cao, C.R.M., Hospital Chaplain Rev. George Jerry Hogan, Circus Chaplain Rev. Deacon William Ladroga Rev. Deacon C. Patrick Macaulay Rev. Deacon Robert Gaitens Br. William Hudspeth, S.A.C. Br. Tom Flanagan, S.A.C. Br. Lawrence Skitzki, C.S.C. Sr. Cathy Bonfield, S.S.N.D. PARISH STAFF Sara Brinn, Office Manager/Parish Secretary Virginia Bray, Music Director Gina Snode, Business Manager/Bookkeeper Patricia Sileo, Director of Religious Education Teressa McCoy, Admin. Asst./Media Coordinator Sabrina Gibson, Reception/Data Entry Pamela Paulson, Reception/Data Entry Rose Ann Runnells, Sacristan Tom Patt, Sacristan Janet Cocco, Sacristan Miguel Jimenez, Maintenance Supervisor MASS SCHEDULE Church opens 30 minutes before each service and closes afterwards. Saturday: 7:30 a.m. & 8:30 a.m.; (Vigil) 4 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. Sunday Church: 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Noon & 5:30 p.m. Sunday Parish Hall: 8 a.m. (Spanish): Noon (Vietnamese) Weekday: 7:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., Noon & 5:30 p.m. Holy Day: (Vigil) 4 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.; 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Noon, & 5:30 p.m. TV Mass Sunday, 9:30 a.m. on CW Network. Check your local listings or go to dioceseofvenice.org/tv-mass CONFESSIONS Saturday: 9 a.m a.m.; 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. (Reconciliation Room) Sunday - Friday: 11:30 a.m. - Noon (Church Entrance) EXPOSITON OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Carosella Chapel: Tuesdays 9 a.m. - Noon; Fridays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (The Carosella Chapel is open for quiet prayer during office hours.) STATIONS OF THE CROSS Monday through Friday at 11:15 a.m. in the Church. ROSARY & MORNING PRAYER DEVOTIONS Rosary is prayed daily following the 7:30 a.m. Mass, immediately followed by Morning Prayer. Rosary is again prayed before the Noon Mass. BAPTISM Classes are held on the 2nd Monday of each month from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Conference Room. Baptism will take place regularly every Sunday at 5 p.m. or by appointment with your choice of clergyman. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Saturdays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass HOUSE BLESSING: Contact Sara Brinn at the Parish Office PRAYER LINE:

2 OCTOBER 14, 2018 PSALTER WEEK IV From Our Pastor, Fr. Fausto... My Dear Friends, How instructive is the Gospel of today! Notice how Jesus makes a distinction between saving one s soul ( What must I do to share in everlasting life? ), the bare minimum required by God from any Jew in the Old Testament, and the state of perfection: Go, sell what you have and give it to the poor after that come and follow me. If we want to save our souls, we must observe the ten commandments, plus receive the Sacraments (Baptism and Eucharist in the first place), our foundation for salvation. As the good Lord told us, Those who eat this bread will live forever! But some of us are called to a higher degree of loving intimacy with Jesus, renouncing all human comforts and joys to follow the lonely way of Calvary. Anyone can receive the call, man or woman, married or single, rich or poor, in any social state of life, although it is much easier to follow the Lord in a more sustaining band of monks, friars, nuns or sisters practicing the three vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. Just think: Looking at Him with love, a special loving relation between God and the one called is thus created. There is also to consider in this Gospel the sad remark of Jesus, when the rich man declined to follow Jesus invitation: It is easier for a camel to pass through a needle s eye than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God. In Judaism, wealth was often taken as a sign of divine favor upon any Jew who followed the Mosaic covenant. In a certain sense, we think the same, considering a good financial position, or good health, or a successful career, as a sign of blessings given to us by God. And so, when a reversal of fortune follows, we are quick to complain bitterly to God. Even a worse scenario follows when we conclude, as soon as illness strikes, that God is punishing us, instead of seeing in His plan the look of love that Jesus reserves for His chosen ones. The cross sent by God is such a mystery for us, and a contradiction of the loving father image that Jesus has told us about, that we remain shaken and mystified in our faith. But in reality, if we could grasp the meaning of today s Gospel, all is so clear and simple; when we suffer, we are crucified with Jesus on the cross! After all, Jesus is on one side of the cross, the back side of the cross is empty, it is our place to be crucified. Let us go and hang with Jesus; our agony will eventually fade away in the shining light of the Resurrection! October 21 is World Mission Sunday. On the day you were baptized, you became a missionary, called by our Lord to share your faith with those around you, and to be part of the Church s mission to the world. Your ongoing support of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith is vital to the missionaries serving in 1,000 dioceses throughout Asia, Africa, parts of Latin America and Europe, and on the Islands of the Pacific. World Mission Sunday, organized by the Propagation of the Faith, is a day set aside for Catholics worldwide to recommit themselves to the Church's missionary activity through prayer and sacrifice. Please be as generous as you can be in your prayer and gift next weekend. Please take time to read the message from our Bishop Dewane concerning World Mission Sunday. Last Sunday, in all churches of our diocese a letter was read regarding the action of the Florida Attorney General. For your convenience, this letter by Bishop Frank J. Dewane is printed in its entire length in this bulletin. I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the love, prayers, support, smiles, cards and gifts you lavished on me last week, for my 83rd birthday. You are such wonderful people! Thank you! Thank you! Let s continue to pray for the soul-healing success of the Synod of Bishops in Rome which is currently in session and will be completed on October 28. This year s focus is Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment. Smile, God loves you and so does Fr. Fausto with your St. Martha clergy: Fathers Patrick, Wojciech, Jan, John & Jerry Deacons Bill, Patrick & Robert and Brothers Bill, Tom & Lawrence & Sister Cathy DIOCESE OF VENICE IN FLORIDA Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On Sunday, October 21, 2018, the Society for the Propagation of Faith leads us in celebration of World Mission Sunday. World Mission Sunday joins Catholics worldwide into one community of Faith. The Liturgy on that Sunday invites us to recommit ourselves to our common vocation given in Baptism - to be missionaries. This is done through prayer, by participation at the Eucharist, and by supporting World Mission Sunday. Throughout the world, churches and parishioners with low economic means are in need of prayers and generosity. The help we give to missionaries offers individuals of poverty-stricken areas vital assistance. Each year the needs of the Catholic Church in Mission territories grows, as new dioceses are formed, seminaries are opened, and areas devastated by war or natural disasters are rebuilt. The World Mission Sunday Collection in the Diocese of Venice will take place on the weekend of October 20 and 21, Along with your prayers, please be generous in your financial support of the Missions, responding to the vast and urgent needs of evangelization. Thank you for your generous response and prayers for the Missions! I take this opportunity to extend to each of you the assurances of my continued consideration, as well as my prayers for you and your family. Sincerely yours in Christ Frank J. Dewane Bishop of the Diocese of Venice in Florida

3 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME DIOCESE OF VENICE IN FLORIDA October 5, 2018 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Allow me to express my pastoral concern for you, the Faithful of the Diocese, during these troubling times for our Church. Please be assured that the Diocese of Venice is steadfast in its commitment to protect minors. Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced an investigation into how the seven Dioceses of Florida have handled allegations of past sexual abuse of minors. Similar inquiries are going on in States around the Country. The Diocese of Venice welcomes the State's inquiry and will cooperate with investigators. This investigation is an opportunity to further promote the goal of protecting children. It is hoped that these efforts foster a response combatting the scourge of sexual abuse, particularly of minors, throughout our entire society. As faithful Catholics, I would like you to be aware that this investigation is not the result of any new allegation of sexual abuse of a minor. The Diocese has taken proactive steps toward the protection of minors and the prevention of future abuse and has undergone regular independent audits. Our Diocesan Review Board is made up of primarily qualified lay professionals, and in the event of an allegation reported to the Diocese involving a minor, the Board advises me if action is needed. These steps ensure that our policies are being properly executed and are effective. Any victim of abuse is encouraged to come forward and must make a report to the Department of Children and Families (DCF Hotline at 1 (800) 96-ABUSE or contact local police). To report abuse by Diocesan personnel or volunteers, please also call the Diocesan Victims Assistance Coordinator at (941) The Church wants any victim of sexual abuse to know their allegation will be taken seriously and that the Diocese of Venice will stand with them as they seek healing. As your Shepherd, I humbly encourage everyone to recall that when faith is tested, it is prayer that helps find the strength to persevere. God's Grace allows us to discover truth, confront it with courage and find healing in the embrace of our Savior. My prayer is that recent revelations will shed the light of God's wisdom on these troubling matters and show Church leaders the future steps needed. Know, I support actions being taken by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to hold bishops to a greater accountability. Once again, I offer my apology to those who have been harmed by abuse. I also wish to express my prayerful support for faithful Catholics who bear the hard-ship of these difficult times. None of us can change the past, but we can make a difference going forward. I pledge continued action to protect minors entrusted to the pastoral care of the Diocese of Venice and to bring healing to victims of abuse while working to strengthen the trust of the Catholic Faithful. May God bless you and your family, Sincerely Yours in Christ Frank J. Dewane Bishop of the Diocese of Venice in Florida ANNUAL RED MASS WENDESDAY, OCTOBER 24 AT 5:30 PM Bishop Frank J. Dewane will celebrate the annual Red Mass at St. Martha Parish. All Catholic members of the legal profession are invited and encouraged to attend. CONGRATULATIONS! We are so happy and blessed to announce that St. Mary Academy is now fully accredited with commendations. In addition, we are thrilled to share that it is the first certified STREAM School in the Diocese of Venice and the only ESE School in the State of Florida! We would like to thank all of the faculty, staff, parents and students for the support and belief in our great school! ST MARTHA CATHOLIC CHURCH YOUTH GROUP Join the fun at SKY ZONE 6180 Edgelake Dr. Sarasota, FL Saturday, October 20 from 7 p.m. to 9:40 p.m. $10 per person Includes: Glow-Shirt, Socks, Pizza & Drink! A signed waiver is required to attend! Get skyzone.com/sarasota sileo@stmartha.org to reserve your spot! If you want to drink, that s your business. If you want to stop, that s ours. Alcoholics Anonymous (941)

4 BULLETIN PASTOR Heavenly Father...give us love for all people, especially the most vulnerable, and help us bear witness to the truth that every life is worth living. DIOCESE OF VENICE IN FLORIDA Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, With the recent devastating impact of Hurricane Florence in the Carolinas, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is calling upon all Dioceses to support those impacted by Hurricane Florence and any forthcoming disaster/storm that affects us throughout the remainder of this calendar year. Torrential rainfall and catastrophic flooding due to Florence severely damaged and destroyed homes, schools, hospitals, businesses, and churches. Lives have been lost and communities are struggling. Immediate and long-term recovery needs of those affected continue to be apparent. Unfortunately, it is reasonable to expect more of these types of disasters this year. Parishes in the Diocese of Venice will take up an emergency collection the weekend of October 13 & 14, Through the Catholic Charities Network your donations will be used to support those who are the most vulnerable, providing humanitarian aid (water, food, shelter and medical care), as well as long-term efforts to restore communities after widespread destruction. Thank you for your generosity in these difficult times and please continue to pray for victims of all-natural disasters! This opportunity is taken to extend to each of you the assurances of my continued consideration, as well as my prayers for you and your family. Sincerely yours in Christ, Frank J. Dewane Bishop of the Diocese of Venice in Florida ST. MARTHA CATHOLIC SCHOOL ANNUAL CHRISTMAS WREATH FUNDRAISER Students will be in the Church courtyard to take wreath orders on October 20 and 21. Proceeds will be used for the 8th Grade Washington D.C. class trip and graduation expenses. Cash and checks are accepted at the time of order and wreaths will be shipped directly to recipients in early December. The Parish Ministries are always looking for new volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering with one or more ministries, please contact John Gearon at or Join us in Geenen Hall for Sunday Coffee! CHURCH OPERATING RESULTS THROUGH Offertory & Other ACTUAL BUDGET DIFF Income (excludes special donations & bequests) $316,232 $300,501 $15,731 Operating Expenses $489,096 $472,129 ($16,967) Net through ($172,864) ($171,628) ($1,236) 2018 CATHOLIC FAITH APPEAL DRIVE Assessment ($340,000) Pledges through $286,320 Uncollected Pledges ($22,523) Deficit through ($76,203)

5 It is very difficult to cut ties with a sinful situation. But the voice of God tells us this word: Flee! You cannot fight here, because the fire, the sulfur will kill you. Flee! - Pope Francis T W O P Sun., Oct Respect Life Sunday 7:00 a.m. Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive - Courtyard 8:00 a.m. Sunday Coffee - Geenen Hall 10:15 a.m. Religious Educa on - 2nd Floor Classrooms 11:30 a.m. Confession - Fr. Wojciech Mon., Oct St. Teresa of Jesus 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - Geenen Hall Tues., Oct St. Hedwig; St. Margaret Mary Alacoque 9:15 a.m. Bible Study - Geenen Hall 6:30 p.m. RCIA Mee ng - Conference Room Wed., Oct St. Ignatius of Antioch Thurs., Oct St. Luke Fri., Oct SS. John de Brebeuf, Isaac Jogues & Companions 8:00 p.m. AA (Spanish) - Geenen Hall Sat., Oct St. Paul of the Cross 9:00 a.m. Confession - Fr. Jan 10:00 a.m. Council of Catholic Women - Geenen Hall 9:15 a.m. Legion of Mary - Mee ng Room 3:00 p.m. Confession - Fr. Wojciech 4:00 p.m. St. Martha School Wreath Sales - Courtyard 6:00 p.m. Fr. Fausto Fall Festa - Fr. Fausto Parish Hall Vigésimo Octavo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 14 de octubre de 2018 La palabra de Dios es viva, eficaz y más penetrante que una espada de dos filos. Hebreos 4:12a PALABRAS DE SABIDURÍA Hoy aprendemos en la primera lectura que el espíritu de la sabiduría llega a los que lo invocan. La sabiduría, como la Palabra de Dios, lleva un mensaje de consuelo y a la vez constituye un gran desafío. La carta a los hebreos nos cuenta que la Palabra de Dios, que está empapada con la sabiduría de Dios, es más penetrante que una espada de dos filos. No podemos acobardarnos ante la sabiduría de Dios ni ante la palabra que tiene el poder de penetrar nuestro corazón y mente. Jesús, la Palabra viva de Dios, la encarnación de la sabiduría, le dice cosas fuertes y muy penetrantes al joven rico que acude a Jesús en busca de respuestas a sus dudas más profundas. Precisamente, cuando el joven pensaba que había hecho lo suficiente para cumplir los mandamientos de Dios, se le exigió más. Lo mismo sucede en nuestro caso. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. THE ARIMATHEANS OF ST. MARTHA The name, Arimathean, comes from St. Joseph of Arimathea, who tended to our Lord after his death. Arimatheans attend funerals and memorial Masses as representatives of the faith community. We are seeking committed parishioners to represent St. Martha at funerals and memorial Masses. If an Arimathean minister is available for a particular Mass, he/she simply will attend the liturgy. If you are interested in joining this ministry, please call Geri Roberts at DIOCESE OF VENICE SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM As Christian adults, we have a moral and legal responsibility and are entrusted by God with the spiritual, emotional and physical well-being of minors and vulnerable adults. As they participate in activities within or sponsored by our Diocese, it is our commitment to provide an environment which is safe and nurturing. FR. FAUSTO FALL FESTA October 20, 2018 at 6 p.m. Fr. Fausto Parish Hall Tickets: $25 Donation Menu Roast Turkey, Pot Roast, Parsley Red Potatoes, Green Beans, Hand Made Rolls, Assorted Desserts Wine & Beer Music by Timeless The St. Martha Hospitality Ministry invites you all for a fun filled evening! Tickets available in the Parish Office and after Masses this weekend. IF YOU ARE AN EMPLOYEE OR A VOLUNTEER WHO HAS ROUTINE CONTACT WITH CHILDREN OR VULNERABLE ADULTS, YOU MUST BE TRAINED. St. Martha will offer the following classes: Thursday, Nov. 8 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. To register, please contact the Parish Office.

6 Mass Intentions Sun., Oct 14 Wis 7:7-11; Heb 4:12-13; Mk 10: :30 a.m. [JC] Jay Donahue by Terry & Lindy Donahue 8:00 a.m. [OM] (Span/Hall) Bonnie Schaffer by Dn. Pat Macaulay 9:00 a.m. [WS] Elena Ordonz by Candace & Frank Ordonz 9:00 a.m. [FS] (Hall) Nora Ferguson by Family 10:30 a.m. [FS] For All Parishioners 12:00 p.m. [JR] Humbert Naglieri by Ida Naglieri 12:00 p.m. [JC] (Viet/Hall) (L) Fr. Michael A. Scheip by Fr. Patrick 5:30 p.m. [JR] Robert Romaine by Gail & Fr. Robert Romaine Mon., Oct 15 Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1; Lk 11: :30 a.m. [JC] Frances Stemley by Claire Collins 8:30 a.m. [WS] Richard Sartori by Nancy Sartori 12:00 p.m. [JR] Maram Schuster by Terry & Maureen Aldrich 5:30 p.m. [WS] Jose Huaman by Lynda Blouin Tues., Oct 16 Gal 5:1-6; Lk 11: :30 a.m. [JC] Margaret Herbst 8:30 a.m. [WS] Cheryl Regan Smith by Melissa & Rick Ferman 12:00 p.m. [WS] Artemis Raffoni by Jim & Gladys 5:30 p.m. [JC] (L) Patrick Shanahan Birthday by Martha Shanahan Wed., Oct 17 Gal 5:18-25; Lk 11: :30 a.m. [JR] Mike Giles by Paul & Marge Lortie 8:30 a.m. [FS] (L) Dave & Kate Shaver Anniversary 12:00 p.m. [WS] Bernice & Walter Lupina by Georgia & Gary Lupina 5:30 p.m. [FS] (L) Barbara Goodwin & Family by Terry & Maureen Thurs., Oct 18 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Lk 10:1-9 7:30 a.m. [FS] Anna Britanak by Daughter 8:30 a.m. [JR] Marie Hoffberg 12:00 p.m. [JR] Cyndy Rottkamp & (L) Rob Rottkamp by Jim & Gladys 5:30 p.m. [JC] Helen Banks by Heather Banks Fri., Oct 19 Eph 1:11-14; Lk 12:1-7 7:30 a.m. [WS] (L) John Lortie by Paul & Marge Lortie 8:30 a.m. [JC] Ed Hoerr by Jennifer Bauer 12:00 p.m. [WS] Dora Irene Massaro by The Pallottines 5:30 p.m. [JC] (L) Harry & Nancy Hobson by Friends Sat., Oct 20 Eph 1:15-23; Lk 12:8-12 7:30 a.m. [JR] (L) Paul & Marge Lortie 62 nd Anniversary 8:30 a.m. [JC] Ann Murphy 4:00 p.m. [FS] John Mulligan by Brother, Doug 5:30 p.m. [WS] Edward Reilly by Elizabeth Stagnitti Sun., Oct 21 Is 53:10-11; Heb 4:14-16; Mk 10: :30 a.m. [JR] Mark T. Hudack by Janet Hardy 8:00 a.m. [OM] (Span/Hall) Pedro Celis by Andrea Celis & Family 9:00 a.m. [JC] Ann Maslowski by Dr. & Mrs. Robert Frank 9:00 a.m. [FS] (Hall) Emily McHale by McHale Family 10:30 a.m. [FS] For All Parishioners 12:00 p.m. [WS] (L) Frank Horan by Lynda Blouin 12:00 p.m. [JC] (Viet/Hall) Lh. Augustino by Ac Tuoc-Ha 5:30 p.m. [WS] Robert Dworacek by Richard & Roberta Duquette Fr. Fausto (FS), Fr. Patrick (PW), Fr. Wojciech (WS), Fr. Jan (JR), Fr. John (JC), and Fr. Oscar (OM) OUTREACH MINISTRIES Altar Servers Brian Clark Altar Society Janet Cocco Archivist Ted Cover Arimathean Ministry Geri Roberts Bethesda House Colleen McMenamin Catholic Charities Marisa Zorger Herrig Caritas (9-11 a.m., M-F) Tony Cocco, Chair Casa Santa Marta Debbie Greising Choir/Cantor Virginia Bray Council of Catholic Women Marcia Stokes Eucharist Adoration Parish Office Finance Council John J. DeStefano Family Ministry Gary Kerschner Hospitality Ministry Beth Cannata Jail Ministry Bob Hiniker Knights of Columbus Mike Deering Lectors Ed Hale 1edhale@gmail.com Legion of Mary Diane Such Ministries Council John Gearon Peace & Justice/S.U.R.E. John McGruder Parish Council Roland Gibson Prayer Line Diane Domagala R.C.I.A Maggie Gallucci R.C.I.A Sue Thompson suehome2@verizon.net Respect Life Ministry Joseph Gina Rosary Makers Don & Maxine Brand Solve Maternity Homes Peggy Kerwin St. M. Early Learning Center Jamie Van Dyke Ushers Parish Office EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Parish & Homebound Pam Paulson Hospital Calvin Kreider Nursing Home Pam Paulson BISHOP NEVINS ACADEMY 4380 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL St. Martha Catholic School Principal: Mrs. Siobhan Young St. Mary Academy Principal: Mrs. Rebecca Reynolds CARDINAL MOONEY HIGH SCHOOL Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND OUR SCHEDULED MASSES, CONTACT OUR NEIGHBORING PARISHES: St. Jude Sarasota Christ the King Sarasota Incarnation Sarasota Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Sarasota St. Patrick Sarasota St. Mary Star of the Sea Longboat Key St. Thomas More Sarasota St. Joseph Bradenton St. Michael the Archangel Siesta Key Our Lady Queen of Angels Lakewood Ranch Our priests & deacons minister to the following local facilities: The Pines, Brookdale Midtown, Magnolia, Life Care Center, Horizon Bay, Jefferson Center, Alderman Oaks, Plymouth Harbor, Sarasota Health, Springwood, Casa Santa Marta I & II, Sarasota Bay Club, Cross Breeze, Sunshine Meadows, Sarasota Point, Sarasota County Jail.