ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC CHURCH

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1 ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC CHURCH Diocese of Charleston Most Rev. Robert E. Guglielmone Bishop of Charleston CLERGY Rev. Robert E. Morey, Pastor Rev. Mr. Reginald A.T. Armstrong, Deacon Rev. Mr. Michael Woodall, Jr., Deacon Rev. Bruce A. Fortnum, Ph.D., Deacon CONTACT INFORMATION Church Office Fax Rectory Deacon Armstrong St. Anthony School Faith, Family, Knowledge, Service Grades 3K West Hoffmeyer Road, Florence, SC P.O. Box 5327, Florence, SC Church and School Website March 5, 2017 First Sunday of Lent HOLY MASS SCHEDULE Saturday (Traditional Latin Mass)...9:00 am Saturday (Sunday Liturgy)...5:00 pm Sunday 9:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm (Spanish), Monday Communion Service....6:30 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday....7:30 am Friday (when school is in session).... 8:15 am CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Monday Friday....8:00 am - 4:00 pm SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday...4:00-4:45 pm Also available on request. SACRAMENT OF HOLY MATRIMONY Arrangements must be made six months in advance. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Parents must be registered and active members of the Parish and attend one class before the child is Baptized. Please call the Church Office to register for the next class to be held on March 26th at 8:00 am in classroom A. MISSION STATEMENT As a community of faith, we the members of St. Anthony Parish are committed to follow Jesus Christ through prayer and the sacraments, the study of His Word, the teachings of His Church, Evangelization, and through reaching out in service to our fellow human beings, parishioners and non-parishioners, with love, respect, and support.

2 PARISH & SCHOOL STAFF DIRECTORY Sunday 5 Monday 6 Tuesday 7 Wed. 8 Thurs. 9 Friday 10 Saturday 11 Sunday 12 Monday 13 Tuesday 14 CYO 6-7:15 pm Rosary Makers 10-11:30 am Book Club 9 am Men s Club 7 pm Bible Study 9:30 am Gymnastics 3:30 to 5pm CCD Dinner 5:15 pm and class at 5:45 pm Bible Study 6 pm Hispanic Prayer Group 6 pm RCIA 7:15 pm Choir 7 pm Prayer Shawl 1 pm in the gathering area Photo sessions 2-9 pm Stations of the Cross 2:15 pm Fish Fry 4:30 pm Stations of the Cross 6:30 pm Spanish Stations 7 pm Right to Life mtg. 7 pm in church office Photo sessions 2-9 pm Spanish Choir 6-9 pm Photo sessions 10 am to 5 pm Daylight Savings Time Begins Men s Club Breakfast 10 am Confirmation Class 2 pm CYO 6-7:15 pm Rosary Makers 10-11:30 am Trail Life 6:30 pm Book Club 9 am in gathering area Women of St. Anthony 7 pm in family center Photo sessions 2-9pm Parish Secretary, Andrea Foyle andrea.foyle@saintanthony.com Parish Business Administrator, Dixie Coats Pastoral Facilitator, Regina Arde DRE, Rae Anne MalvaGomes Music Director, Kevin Verbe Youth Minister, Tom Smith Hispanic Ministry Facilitator, Vincent Santamaria ext. 227 School Principal, Tracy Hamner School Office Administrator, Meghan Terry School Financial Secretary, Ann O Donnell School Board Chairwoman, Kathleen Mazick PARISH ORGANIZATIONS/COMMITTEES Adoration Coordinator, Georgette Falcone Altar Cloths, Regina Arde Altar Servers, Calvin Duncan American Heritage Girls, Lynn Marlowe Bible Study, Wed. am - Bruce Fortnum Wed. pm - Mike Hill CYO, Tom Smith Disaster Relief Committee, Mark Sestito Embrace Your Neighbor, Dcn. Mike Woodall, Jr Ecumenical Committee, Marjorie Busscher Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Darlene Stowe Hispanic Music Ministry, Vincent Santamaria Knights of Columbus, John Hanna Lectors, Rick Richey Little Rock Bible Study, Warren Busscher Meals on Wheels, John Noble Ministers of Consolation Regina Arde Theresa Efferson Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers), John Guerriero Parking Lot Mission Pastoral Council, Mike Hill Prayer Shawl Ministry, Patti Musto Right to Life Committee, Dcn. Michael Woodall, Jr Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), Dcn. Regi Armstrong Senior Ministry, Noreen McFann Sick & Homebound Ministry, Rita LaBruzzo St. Anthony Men s Club, Doug Amon Stephen Ministry, Carol Germain Trail Life USA Troop 0490, David Schneider Transportation Minister, Vincent Rolland Women of St. Anthony, Joy Burns Mierzejewski Young at Heart, Noreen McFann Diocesan Office of Child Protection Services , extension 209 Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator, Louisa Storen, LISW, LMFT

3 STRENGTH AGAINST TEMPTATION Today s Meditation The first Sunday of the season of Lent always includes a Gospel account of the temptation of the Lord Jesus in the desert by the devil. This year, the story is set against the backdrop of the first reading from Genesis, which recounts the very first temptation by the devil. That story is set in a garden of delight. The Gospel story is set in the desert. As believers, we know that temptation comes our way in our own gardens of delight as well as the deserts of our lives. As Lent begins, our attention is drawn to that temptation within each of us to become like God we want control, power, and answers to all of life s difficult questions. As communities of faith, we are given this season of repentance so that we can join our hearts with others on the difficult journey of conversion. We look to God and to one another for strength against temptation. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. TODAY S READINGS First Reading The man and the woman ate the fruit of the one tree that God had told them to avoid, and their shame overtook them (Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7). Psalm Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned (Psalm 51). Second Reading Death reigned from Adam to Moses, but now grace and life abound in Christ Jesus (Romans 5:12-19 [12, 17-19]). Gospel Jesus was led into the desert by the Spirit and there he fasted for forty days and forty nights (Matthew 4:1-11). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Lord, Hear Our Prayer Time, Talent, and Treasure ILLNESS: Hsin Yi Armstrong, Pete Balotti, Cadian Benabdallah, Gregorio Binuya, Pat and Paz Binuya, Carol Blanc, Joan Bloom, Mary Brandis, Reed Brandis, Martyna Brodecka, Brook Brumfield, William Otis Buyck, Janis Carkhuff, Jacqueline Colker, Sophia Colker, Roselyn Collins, Irene Darden, Chuck DePreker, Mary Jo Dudgeon, Kathleen Eslinger, Katie Florio, Ed Garand, Bonnie Gensel, John Germain, Nancy Gormley, Johnny Guerriero, Dan & Marge Henry, Tommy Hewett, Phyllis Hilliard, Clare Jann, Judy Jones, David Keenan, Judy Lin, Carol Lund, Julie Manley, Mary Lou Martinez, Terry Matthews, James Mazick, Keith McKervery, Lois McKervey, Lisa McLeod, Arthur Morehead, Patty Morey, Barbara Morgan, Ann S. Nichols, George Nichols, Janet Owens, George Phillips, Barbara Powell, Johnny Powell, John Quinn, Joan Ratchko, Mary Smith (Mike Smith s mother). Peg Tallon, Carl and Cathy Trick, Roy Veitch, Alan Waters, John Whalen, John Zelenka HOMEBOUND: Rose Leffingwell, Linda Tarte NURSING HOME / ASSISTED LIVING: Joyce Gingras, Mary Griffith, Ann Harrison, Ola Lynch, Teresa Ward, Robert Dewitt MILITARY SERVICE: Offertory This Year Last Year February $39, $39, Renovations/Repairs $ 1, $ 1, Catholic Schools $ 1, $ 1, Miscellany $ $ Thank you for your generosity. The second collection this week is for parish repairs and renovations. Next week s second collection is for Easter altar flowers. LOVE AND DEEDS God doesn t want our deeds; God wants the love that prompts them. St. Teresa of Ávila IF YOU NEED A PRIEST... If you are sick, hospitalized, or homebound and you need a priest, please call! Hospitals will not give out patient information; therefore, we have no way of knowing your needs. If you would like Communion or a visit, you must notify the Church Office. Please arrange to receive The Anointing of the Sick before a scheduled procedure by contacting the Parish Office at or the Pastor at After the Mass is a good time to request anointing.

4 Holy Mass Schedule and Intentions Lenten Schedule MONDAY, March 6 6:30 pm Communion Service TUESDAY, March 7 7:30 am Intentions of Christina Conville WEDNESDAY, March 8 7:30 am +Dean Lewis THURSDAY, March 9 7:30 am +Sheila Gallagher FRIDAY, March 10 7:30 am +Bill Powers 8:15 am +Mary Hosa SATURDAY, March 11 9:00 am +Georgia Valentine Latin Mass 5:00 pm +Georgia Valentine SUNDAY, March 12 9:00 am +Michael Tarte 11:00 am Intentions of Mary Verbe 1:00 pm For the parish Spanish Mass Today: Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Ps 51:3-6, 12-13, 17; Rom 5:12-19 [12, 17-19]; Mt 4:1-11 Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32 Thursday: We welcome into the Church, through the Sacrament of Baptism, Jacob Ducey Readings for the Week Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12 Friday: Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 Sunday: Gn 12:1-4a; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; 2 Tm 1:8b-10; Mt 17:1-9 In her Wisdom, Holy Mother Church gives us the penitential season of Lent in order to prepare us for the great feast of Easter, the Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The following is our schedule and reminders of the practices that are imposed upon us during Lent. ABSTINENCE - All Catholics 14 years old and older are bound to the obligation of abstinence. Abstinence is to be observed on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and the Fridays of Lent. On days of abstinence, meat may not be used at all. FAST - Catholics 18 years old and up to the beginning of the 60th year are bound to the obligation of fasting. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fasting. On these days, only one full meal is allowed. Two other meatless meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one s needs; together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and juice are allowed. HOLY COMMUNION - All Catholics who have made their First Communion are bound to receive Holy Communion during Easter time. STATIONS OF THE CROSS Fridays of Lent at 2:15 pm when school is in session and 6:30 pm and 7 pm in Spanish LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE Tuesday, March 28th at 7 pm LENTEN ALTAR ETIQUETTE Please refrain from placing flowers in the main body of the church during Lent. There are restrictions on the use of flowers during this season. Thank you. FRIDAY LENTEN FISY FRY Eat in or Take Out 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm March 10 - School March 17 - Trail Life USA and American Heritage Girls March 24 - Knights of Columbus March 31 - Women of St. Anthony April 7- Men s Club and Knights of Columbus Join us and bring your friends for a meal of fried or baked fish, hush puppies, cole slaw, fries and a beverage. Desserts are extra. Adults $8, Children $5

5 PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH TO OBTAIN A CONVERSION O GLORIOUS PATRIARCH St. Joseph, who merited to be called just by the Holy Ghost, I urgently recommend to the soul of [Name], which Jesus redeemed at the price of His Precious Blood. Thou knowest how deplorable is the state and how unhappy the life of those who have banished this loving Savior from their hearts, and how greatly they are exposed to the danger of losing Him eternally. Permit not, I beseech thee, that a soul so dear to me should continue any longer in its evil ways; preserve it from the danger that threatens it; touch the heart of the prodigal child and conduct him back to the bosom of the fondest of fathers. Abandon him not, I implore thee, till thou hast opened to him the gates of the Heavenly city, where he will praise and bless thee throughout eternity for the happiness which he will owe to thy powerful intercession. Amen. THE REASONS ST. JOSEPH IS THE PATRON OF THE DYING There are three reasons why St. Joseph is the special patron of the dying: 1) He is the foster father of the Eternal Judge, Who can refuse him no request. 2) He is terrible to the demons; the Church calls him the Terror of demons and Conqueror of Hell. 3) His own death was most beautiful, for he died in the arms of Jesus and Mary; this is the principal reason why he is the patron of a happy death; the death of no other Saint was so happy, so glorious. St. Francis de Sales was of the opinion that St. Joseph died of the love of God; St. Alphonsus Liguori considered this most reasonable. CYO NEWS CYO is open to all 7-12 th graders who are interested in learning more about their faith and having some fun at the same time! We meet on Sundays from 6-7:15 pm (dinner is included) in the Family Center. March 5 Come back to CYO! We are talking about Lent and how you can make this season more meaningful for you! 2017 PARISH DIRECTORY It is time for a new parish directory! Your participation will make this a great directory! We invite you to make your photo session appointment. Go to our parish website at and then click on the Life Touch Directory link. Portrait sitting dates are March 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19. Appointment times are on Tues.- Friday from 2pm to 9pm, Saturdays 10am to 5pm and Sunday noon to 7pm. SIGN UP EARLY FOR THE BEST TIMES! Each family will receive a complimentary 8x10 portrait and free directory for participating. If you bring in a non-perishable food item, you will get $5 off any portraits you order. Also, for every family that has their portrait taken, Life Touch will donate $5 to the church. Seniors 60+ will get a 20% discount and military (active, non-active, and retired) and first responders will also receive 20% off their order. Your family portrait will make a great Mother s Day gift! MEN S CLUB BREAKFAST Sunday, March 12th at 10 am Come and enjoy the breakfast and the company of your fellow parishioners. Please donate to the breakfast, so as to show our appreciation. ST. PATRICK S DAY DISPENSATION This year, the feast of St. Patrick falls on a Friday during the penitential season of Lent. Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone has granted a general dispensation from the obligation of abstaining from meat on March 17, 2017, to all members of the Catholic Church within the Diocese of Charleston. Catholics fast and abstain during Lent to unite in the suffering and death of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to prepare to rejoice in his Resurrection. In lieu of this, the bishop recommends that anyone who avails himself or herself of the dispensation substitute another form of penance, prayer, or almsgiving to the poor in its place at another time during the remainder of the Lenten season.

6 Welcome Visitors! Interested in becoming a New Parishioner? Please take a moment and fill out this form. You can either drop it into the collection basket, bring it to our parish office, or mail it to us. We offer several ways to familiarize yourself with your new community: a welcome packet (yes/no), giving you a call (yes/no), or taking a tour of the parish school and/or church (yes/no)? Would you like your new home to be blessed? yes no Please print: Name Address City Zip Phone number Best time to call address Welcome! We JOYFULLY look forward to meeting you and being your neighbors. FAITH AND TECHNOLOGY ST. ANTHONY PARISH APP There are daily readings, prayers, the current bulletin, Mass times, just to name a few of the features. Download this free app today. Link: 20Anthony%20Florence%20SC GET FORMED Every parishioner has 24/7 access to the best Catholic content on any device, including your computer, smartphone and tablet with internet access. Go to and enter Parish Code: E3MV87 ONLINE GIVING Sign up by visiting our parish website at and select the Online Giving link. LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA There are lots of CDs to choose from in the kiosks in the gathering area and the church office. Suggested donation is $4 per CD. REGULAR PARISH EVENTS AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS meet on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 4-5:30 pm in Classroom A. BIBLE STUDY classes meet on Wednesdays at 9:30 am in classroom A and at 6:00 pm in the gathering area of the Church. CYO AND LIFE TEEN - Meetings are on Sundays from 6 7:15 pm in the family center. EMBRACE YOUR NEIGHBOR - Meets the third Sunday of each month at 6 pm in the church office. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS meet at the Knights Hall on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm. For more information contact John Hanna at LEGION OF MARY meets Wednesdays at 7:30 am at St. Anne. Call Pat Srutkowski at PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY (Knitting and Crocheting) meets every Thursday from 1:00-3:30 pm in Classroom A. Items for the sick or for new arrivals are available by calling Patti RIGHT TO LIFE - Meets on the second Friday of each month at 7 pm in classroom A. ROSARY MAKERS - Meetings will begin on Feb. 27th at 10 am in classroom A. No experience necessary. SENIOR S BINGO will meet in Classroom A on the second Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm. For more information contact Noreen at STEPHEN MINISTRY Confidential request cards asking for a Stephen Minister, either for yourself or for another, along with information about Stephen Ministry, are available at all entrances to the Church. TRAIL LIFE USA meets on the second and fourth Mondays from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Call David Schneider at WOMEN OF ST. ANTHONY meet the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm. YOUNG AT HEART meets at 11:30 am on the third Wednesday of the month at Stefano s restaurant.

7 SCHOOL REGISTRATION St. Anthony School is registering students for the 2017/18 school year. We have limited openings available (especially in the lower grades). Registration information is available on our website at saintanthony.com/school. If you would like to schedule a tour, please call the school office at Rachel's Vineyard Retreats are for Women and Men who have had an abortion experience and would like to let go of some part of the abortion that they are hanging on to and that is weighing them down. The retreat is confidential and presented by caring and non judgmental people. The next retreat is March 17-19, 2017 in Rock Hill, SC. For more information, please contact Christy or Kathy at ROSARY MAKERS GROUP Come to classroom A on Monday mornings at 10 am and learn how to make knotted rosaries. Your rosaries will be distributed around the globe. IMPORTANT CCD NEWS As we are nearing the end of the CCD year, we are already planning for the session. There are several changes coming...in compliance with Diocesan guidelines CE4 (6 th grade) will be mandatory for all students, there will be a slight increase in registration fees but you can avoid the increase by registering early. Early registration will be April 1st through July 1st. We are looking to another great year and we want you to be a part of it. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS DINNER March 11, 2017 at the Knights of Columbus Hall Columbus Hope Foundation Checks to be distributed. The social starts at 6:00 pm. and the dinner served around 6:30 pm. The menu will be stuffed shells, meatballs, salad, garlic bread, and cake for dessert. Cost will be $10.00 per person with a family maximum of $ Página Hispana FORTALEZA ANTE LA TENTACIÓN El primer domingo del tiempo de Cuaresma siempre incluye el relato evangélico de la tentación del Señor Jesús en el desierto por el diablo. Este año tiene como trasfondo la primera lectura de Génesis, en la que se narra la primera tentación del diablo que ocurre en el jardín del Edén. El relato del Evangelio transcurre en el desierto. Los creyentes sabemos que la tentación viene tanto en nuestros propios jardines como en los desiertos de nuestra vida. La Cuaresma comienza, y nuestra atención se dirige a esa tentación dentro de nosotros de hacernos como Dios queremos control, poder y respuesta a todas las difíciles preguntas de la vida. A nuestras comunidades de fe se les ofrece este tiempo de arrepentimiento para que podamos unir nuestro corazón al de otros en el difícil camino de la conversión. Nos volvemos a Dios y hacia los demás buscando fortaleza ante la tentación. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura Entonces se les abrieron los ojos y ambos se dieron cuenta de que estaban desnudos. Cosieron, pues, unas hojas de higuera, y se hicieron unos taparrabos. (Génesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7). Segunda lectura Una sola trasgresión acarreó sentencia de muerte para todos, pero la rehabilitación merecida por uno solo, obtuvo perdón y vida para todos (Romanos 5:12-19 [12, 17-19]). Evangelio Adorarás al Señor, tu Dios, y a él solo servirás (Mateo 4:1-11). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados. ANULACIÓN Y CONVALIDACIÓN Estamos disponibles para ayudarlo con el proceso que puede permitirle estar en comunión completa con la Iglesia. Por favor, llame a la Oficina de la Iglesia para mayor información o para pedir cita. BAUTISMOS Clases Pre-Bautismales cada primer sábado del mes a las 4:00 pm. Bautismos cada tercer Sábado del mes a las 11:00 am. Mas información favor llamar al ext. 227 con Vincent Santamaria. HORARIO Nuestra oficina esta abierta los sábados de 12. p.m. a 5.p.m. y los domingos de p.m. a 4 p.m y durante la semana con cita previa. Gracias. ENTRONIZACIÓN El Sacerdote está proporcionando a los feligreses de la Sagrada Familia la oportunidad de tener sus hogares bendecido con el imagen del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús y Inmaculado Corazón de María. Si usted está interesado participar en esta inmensa gracia para usted y su familia, por favor llame al Vincent Santamaria extensión 227.