aint Rose of Lima Rev. Hank A. Lech Parochial Vicar Rev. Mr. Chris Christopher Deacon

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1 S aint Rose of Lima CATHOLIC CHURCH A Church Fully Alive! 6451 Park Avenue, Milton, Florida Telephone: (850) Fax: (850) Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Closed for lunch 12 pm to 1 pm Friday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Msgr. Michael V. Reed Pastor reedm@ptdiocese.org Rev. Mr. Thomas Kennell kennellt@srl.ptdiocese.org Rev. Mr. Jeffrey Massey masseyj@srl.ptdiocese.org Sherry Rhodes Parish Manager rhodess@srl.ptdiocese.org Crystal Warren Youth Director youth@srl.ptdiocese.org Colin Smith Music Director smithc@srl.ptdiocese.org My Parish App.com Parish Staff Rev. Hank A. Lech Parochial Vicar lechh@clergy.ptdiocese.org Rev. Mr. Chris Christopher christopherc@srl.ptdiocese.org Karen Bradberry Parish Coordinator bradberryk@srl.ptdiocese.org Kate Lewis Director of Faith Formation lewisk@srl.ptdiocese.org Dennis Flores Facilities Maintenance floresd@srl.ptdiocese.org Our church is accessible to the physically challenged. Please see an usher for assistance. Schedule online giving today! Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. - Mass in Spanish 4:00 p.m. Mass with Life Teen Weekday Mass Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. NAS Whiting Field Chapel Friday 11:00 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration 1st Friday 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. or by appointment Baptism Baptismal preparation required. Arrangements must be made at the parish office Marriage Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance Anointing of the Sick Upon request March 26, 2017 Welcome to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church! Please cut out this form and place it in the collection basket. Date: ( ) Registration ( ) Change Address ( ) Moving from Area ( ) Update Information ( ) Prayer Request ( ) Mr. ( ) Mrs. ( ) Ms. ( ) Mr. and Mrs. Address City State Zip Phone Numbers (H) (C) Other family members living with you? Y N Would you like offertory envelopes? Y N Former Parish Date of Birth Family Status: Single Married: Wedding Date and Maiden Name ) Widowed

2 Fourth Sunday of Lent The Lord is my Shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. - - Psalm 23 Thank you for attending Mass with us today. Monsignor Michael Reed, Father Hank Lech and the St. Rose of Lima parish family welcome visitors and new members. If you are not currently a registered member and wish to be, please contact the parish office, or complete the form on the front of this bulletin and drop it in the collection basket. Stations of the Cross Every Friday during Lent If you haven t joined us for our multi-media presentation of the Stations on Friday evenings, please consider doing so! It s a prayerful, meditative journey that will enhance your Lenten experience. You may also join us for our traditional stations offered on Fridays at noon. Stations of the Cross will continue through April 7th. There are Stations of the Cross laminated cards available in the vestibule should you wish to pray the stations on your own. Our Lenten tradition continues with our annual Fish Fry Fridays! Each Friday during Lent, and before the Stations of the Cross, our Steaming Rose Crew prepares the tastiest fried tilapia, accompanied by hush puppies, cole slaw, baked beans, cheesy grits, a beverage and a small dessert, all for just $8.00 for an adult plate, and $4.00 for a child s plate for children six and under. Why cook when you can stop by the parish hall for a fabulous dinner with family and friends! The Fish Fry Team needs your help! A crew is needed each Friday after the Fish Fry beginning at 6:30 pm to clean up, break down or move tables and chairs, sweeping, mopping, etc. to prepare the parish hall for the next day s events. If you can help please call the office at Catholic Relief Services: Encounter Opportunity We encounter Maria in Mexico, where a community of hardworking women share joys, sorrows and fellowship while growing economic opportunity at a greenhouse. How have your communities helped you encounter Christ anew this Lent? Visit for more. PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY Army: Sgt Chris Brunst, PFC Jeffrey Cantillon, Sgt Daniel Casey, Sgt Daniel J. DeGuzman, WO1 Randy Huter, Spc James M. Dingle, WO1 Troy T. Mara, Sr., Pvt Melissa Rossow, Capt Hans Mogelgaard, 2LT Jessica Rossow, SPC Stephanie K. Morfeld; Sgt Colin Savoie, CWO4 Charles Smith Sr., SSGT Tyler Stewart, LT Kayle Kohlhaas, Spc Joshua Kessinger, SPC Ashley Prill Navy: LT Mark S. Klein, PO3 Logan Bradberry, LS3 Luz M. Flores, PR2 Dominic P. Flores, Christian House, ATO3 Jason Requina, AE1 Nathaniel F. Klein, ATAN Tiffany N. Klein, ENS Kara Pollinger, Lcdr Hans Landeseld, ENS Summer Gonzales, Lcdr Peter Field, LTJG Veronica A. del Rosario, MA Amber Moyers Air Force: SRA Kyle Burton, T/Sgt Daniel Brown, S/Sgt Lawrence Barresi, M/Sgt Carl Brown, M/Sgt Brad Atwater, AM1 Magen Faxlanger, S/Sgt Brittany E. Brazzel, T/Sgt Glenn Karabin Marine: 1st Lt Nicholas Aufderheide, Lcpl Zachary Cook, Sgt Joshua Lucas, Sgt Norman DeGuzman Coast Guard: Lcdr John F. Barresi, LT Raymond Jamros Mission Statement We, the Eucharistic Community of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, are a diverse family of believers, living and proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and dedicating ourselves to serving Our Lord and our neighbors through liturgical worship, prayer and outreach.

3 Stewardship for March 19, 2017 Amount needed weekly to meet our annual budget: $11, Offertory: $8, Online: $1, Total: $10, Black and Indian Missions: $1, Catholic Sharing Appeal 2017 Goal: $78, Paid: $32, Pledged: $55, Pledges: 192 Now through April 11th Tuesdays, 9 am to 10:30 am or 6 pm to 7:30 pm St. Lorenzo classroom St. Rose is hosting a Women s book club in partnership with WINE: Women in the New Evangelization. Come to our meeting, excited to read and discuss Walk in Her Sandals: Experiencing Christ s Passion through the Eyes of Women. Deepen your relationship with Jesus by learning to relate to Him in a profoundly intimate way by seeing through the eyes of women in the gospels. Purchase the book bundle at CatholicVineyard.com. Connect with other women with a good faithful book! Register at lewisk@srl.ptdiocese.org or call Kate Lewis at to register or if you have questions. Young At Heart (ages 50 +) Tuesday, March 28 - Regular monthly meeting and covered dish luncheon at 11:30 am in the Parish Hall, followed by "White Elephant bingo." Those wishing to play bring something from home (preferably funny) in a plain bag for a prize! All St. Rose seniors and their friends are welcomed at any YAH activity. For more information, contact Marianne at EWTN Programs Find Lenten program details at and visit In Milton: Direct TV channel 370, Dish, 261 and Media Com 94 The Ministers of Hospitality ("Ushers") need more help, especially at the Saturday 4 pm Masses. Duties include greeting, welcoming, and assisting Mass attendees, taking up the collections, assisting at Communion, and distributing bulletins. If you are interested or would like more information, call Coordinator George Elliott at (908) Thank you for your consideration. Opportunities for Reconciliation Before Easter Each Saturday afternoon from 2 pm to 3:30 pm The Light is On for You March 27th from 5 pm to 9 pm St. Rose Lenten Penance Service March 30th at 7 pm Holy Saturday April15th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm College Scholarship Opportunities for St. Rose High School Seniors The Knights of Columbus Council 7027 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church will be offering three college scholarships to high school Seniors who are registered members of St. Rose of Lima Parish and who will be attending college in the fall of One $1,400 scholarship and two $1,300 scholarships will be awarded. The application packets can be picked up from the parish office and MUST be completed and received (via US postal mail) by the Scholarship Committee Chairman, NO LATER than Saturday, April 15, Winners will be notified by phone and certificates will be presented at the 4 pm Life Teen Mass on Sunday, April 30th. Call John Juul at The St. Rose of Lima Ladies Society is offering a $1,000 college scholarship for high school Seniors who are registered members of St. Rose of Lima parish and who are attending college in the Fall of Applications may be picked up from the parish office and must be returned to the Ladies Society (by US postal mail) by April 13th. The winner will be presented at the 4 pm Life Teen Mass on Sunday, April 30th. Call Judy Platt at for additional information.

4 Help Save a Life in Pensacola From today until April 9th, you re invited to join other Christians for 40 days of prayer, fasting and peaceful vigil to end abortion in Pensacola. Please join us and peacefully pray during a 40 days vigil in the public right-of-way from 6 am until 6 pm outside the American Family Planning abortion facility; 6115 Village Oaks Drive, Pensacola. If you d like more information especially if you d like to join the prayer vigil, please contact the Emerald Coast Coalition for Life at (850) You can also visit our website at 40daysforlifepensacola.com. With GOD S HELP, 12,668 babies have been saved from abortion, 141 abortion workers have converted, and 75 abortion centers have closed during 19 coordinated campaigns! Agents of Hope Convention Diocesan Council of Catholic Women April 22nd Calling All Catholic Women to the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart for the DCCW: Agents of Hope convention and reflection day on April 22. Father Nicholas Schumm and Michelle Benzinger will enlighten us on how we can be conduits of hope with their theme of Abide and Flourish. Sheila Hopkins will speak about Catholic Women Bringing Hope to all God s People. Join us for presentations, Mass, prayer, and fellowship. Registration deadline is April 7th, and the cost is $ Call Cynthia Lacour for more information at Catholic Days at the Capitol April 4, 2017 to April 5, 2017 Sponsored by the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops Attend a legislative briefing presented by the staff of the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops to learn about issues that are important to the Church. Meet with legislators to Advocate for those issues and for the common good. Enjoy a luncheon with fellow participants, Catholics from all seven dioceses of Florida, the Bishops of Florida and Catholic Lawmakers. Experience the Red Mass of the Holy Spirit celebrated by all the Bishops of Florida. For more information, contact Ray Aguado at or aguador@ptdiocese.org. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion The new EM schedule for April, May and June are now in the Lay Sacristy. Please pick up a copy for future use. Chrism Mass Bishop John H. Ricard, Bishop-emeritus of Pensacola - Tallahassee, will celebrate the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 10 am. Everyone is cordially invited to attend this Mass. Burse Club Next Weekend, April 1st and 2nd Next weekend is Burse Club weekend. Please help to support our seminarians through a club where you never have to attend a meeting! Just $12 a year helps our young men achieve their goals of becoming good, holy priests. Spring Fling Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Saturday, April 29 th from 8 am to 3 pm Ave Maria Hall, Pensacola Join the Women of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart for their Annual Spring Fling, indoor and outdoor event. Browse through the huge Flea Market and Arts and Crafts fair. Available for purchase are plants, books, collectibles, furniture, household items, tools, toys garden art and LUNCH. There will also be a raffle and bake sale. All proceeds will benefit numerous local charities, and admission is free. For further information, please contact Celeste Denmon at

5 Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday, March 25 4:00 pm Encarnacion Alvarez + John McGirr + Sunday, March 26 8:00 am Deceased Members of Knights of Columbus 11:00 am For the People 1:00 pm 4:00 pm Joseph Russo Melissa Russo + Monday, March 27 8:00 am Holy Souls in Purgatory + Clyde Forsee + Tuesday, March 28 8:00 am Ernie Cyr Sr. + Gina Townsend + Wednesday, March 29 7:00 pm Marie Lauby + Helen Lehmann + Thursday, March 30 8:00 am Nato Giambrone + David Stewart Friday, March 31 8:00 am Encarnacion Alvarez + Rose Maurath + Saturday, April 1 4:00 pm Bob Cutter + Joann Bonner + Weekly Readings March 26 - April 2 Sunday: FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41[1,6-9, 13-17, 34-38] Monday: Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Abstinence Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, Saturday: First Saturday Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 Sunday: FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45] Today s Readings First Reading -- As the prophet Samuel anointed David with oil, the spirit of the LORD rushed upon David and remained with him from that day forward (1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a). Psalm -- The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want (Psalm 23). Second Reading -- You who were once darkness are now light in the Lord. Live as children of light (Ephesians 5:8-14). Gospel -- The man who was blind from birth proclaimed: The one called Jesus made clay with his saliva, anointed my eyes with it, and told me to wash. When I washed, I was able to see! (John 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]) English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass (c) 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved..pray for Healing Alice Langlois, Anna and Anthony Montabana, Anna Ferrer, Arlene Pipin, Arnold Sowers, Barbara Goebel, Betty Skinner, Bob Nelson, Brenda Pope, Catherine Simmons, Cathleen Byrd, Chris Gay, Christa Gross, Cindy Gasparo, Connie Jolly, Corbin Stringer, Daniel Locklear, Danilo Manalo, Donolan family, Ed Cahill, Ed Stewart, Elray Hymel, Fred Coppen, Genessa Lopez, Ginny Goulet, Gloria Guadalupe, Gloria Mulligan, Harper DeGraaf, Huong Vu, Irene Shantz, Irma Gastel, Jack Bonner, Claudia Barrett, Jan Doran, Maureen Young, Jo Hodges, Joan Galbraith, Joseph Russo, Josephine Parrish, Katie Otter, Ken Brennan, Kohlton James, Kyle McCarthy, Lee Ecle, Lena McFee, Linda Burkhalter, Linda Hymel, Louise Egler, Lynn Johnson, Mamie J. Smith, Melissa Humphrey, Pamela White, Pat and Dave Turner, Pat Viens, Patsy Loyer, Rachel Stringer, Ronald Rose, Shannon Walsh, Stu Hoffman, Tom Barrett, Tommy Teague, Tony Barbee, Wanda Baker, Chris Stroud, Betty Klosowski, Carri Thaler, Neal and Benoit families, Judy Woods, Wes Henry, Sandy Faxlanger, and Kateri Baker.