St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church

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1 St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church PASTOR Rev. Fr. James E. Molgano ASSISTING CLERGY Rev. Fr. Pat Amabile ~ Rev. Fr. Bill Carey ~ Rev. Fr. John O Farrell DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS Lorie Shekailo, CPA lorie@stmartindp.com ~ Ext. 111 PASTORAL ASSISTANT Claudette Horst claudette@stmartindp.com ~ Ext. 126 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Kristen Raudebaugh kristen@stmartindp.com ~ Ext. 110 SACRISTAN Nora Henderson nora@stmartindp.com ~ Ext. 129 DIRECTOR OF SACRED MUSIC & CHORAL MINISTRY Melanie Steinke melanie@stmartindp.com ~ Ext. 127 BOOKKEEPER Judy Harrigan judy@stmartindp.com ~ Ext.112 DIRECTOR OF BUILDINGS & GROUNDS Jay Horst jay@stmartindp.com ~ Ext. 120 GROUNDSKEEPER David Bocchino MAINTENANCE Elizabeth Castillo DIVINE MERCY COUNSELING AND HEALING CENTER C. Ann Getzinger, Ph.D. drann@stmartindp.com ~ Ext. 132 April 1, 2018 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord 2555 NE Savanna Road, Jensen Beach, FL Phone (772) ~ Fax (772) Website: info@stmartindp.com

2 St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church Parish Information Regular Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00pm Sunday Masses: 7:00, 8:30 & 10:30am, 5:00pm Daily Mass: Monday-Saturday 8:30am First Friday Masses: 8:30am Doors of the Church are open 3:15pm Sat. & 6:15am Sun. Holy Days: As announced Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession: Saturday 9:00-10:00am (or later if necessary) & By Appointment. Novena to Our Lady: Saturday after 8:30am Mass. Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration (In the Chapel) Monday - Friday 6:00am until 11:00pm Saturday - 6:00am through Noon Parish Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:00am - 1:00pm Saturday 9:00am - Noon Closed Wednesday and Sunday Closed 3/30-4/8. Reopens 4/9. Caritas Gift Shop Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 9:30am - 2:00pm Sat. 9:30am - Noon Closed Sunday and Monday Closed 3/30-4/9. Reopens 4/10. Thrift Store and Food Pantry Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 9:30am - 2:00pm Saturday: 9:30am - 12:00 Noon Closed Sunday and Monday Closed 3/30-4/9. Reopens 4/10. St. Martin s Parish Family Welcomes You! Regardless of whether you are here for a few days, weeks, or months, we are pleased that you have chosen us to be your Parish away from home. If you are new to the Parish, or just visiting, please stop in and introduce yourself. We are delighted to have you share in the celebration of the Eucharist. New Parishioners Every Parishioner in the Parish should be properly registered. New & existing singles & families are asked to fill out registration forms available in the Parish Office. If you have recently relocated, please let us know your change of address. Families moving out of the Parish should notify the Parish Office. Jensen Beach, Florida Parish Sacraments Sacrament of Baptism All families seeking Baptism of a child should be registered and active members of the Parish for at least 6 months prior to the date of the Baptism. One Godparent MUST be a practicing Catholic in good standing and provide a Certificate of Eligibility from his/ her Pastor to serve as a Sponsor for the Sacrament. Parents should schedule and attend the Baptismal Prep Class prior to the baby s delivery. Any child who has reached the age of reason, (7 years of age), not baptized, must complete the RCIC Catechesis Program at the Parish. Contact Claudette Horst the Pastoral Assistant at Ext. 126 for more information. Sacrament of Confirmation Contact the Parish Office for more information at Ext Adult candidates wishing to be Confirmed contact the Parish Office, Ext.110 for more information. Sacrament of Marriage Weddings are celebrated on Friday at 6:30pm, and Saturday at 11:30am & 1:30pm. Engaged couples should contact the Parish Office a minimum of 9 months before the wedding date to complete their preparation. If an annulment of a previous marriage (Catholic, non-catholic or civil) is required, please contact the Pastoral Assistant, Claudette Horst, at Ext.126 for more information. Sacrament of Reconciliation Children in the Second Grade make their First Reconciliation. For more information, please contact the Parish Office at Ext Sacrament Of Anointing The Sacrament of Anointing is celebrated communally every First Saturday at the 8:30am Mass. For those in need of Anointing of the Sick or Last Rites call the Pastoral Assistant, Claudette Horst, at Ext.126, or the Emergency Line at Ext.9. Visitation of the Sick All Registered Parishioners should contact Linda Resko for Homebound/Hospitalized Parishioners at We would like to be informed of any parishioner or family member who is in the hospital, whether admitted or in the emergency room. Home or hospital visitation by a member of the Clergy can be arranged upon request. A member of the Clergy or the Homebound Ministry will contact you as soon as possible. Please note the following Parish responsibilities: St. Joseph Catholic Church-Martin Memorial Med. Ctr. St. Andrew Catholic Church-Martin Memorial South St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church-Brookdale Holy Family Catholic Church-St. Lucie Med. Ctr. St. Anastasia Catholic Church-Lawnwood. Med. Ctr.

3 Easter Sunday April 1, 2018 Mass Intentions For the Week D=Deceased L=Living Intention Monday, April 2, :30 AM D James Metcalfe Nora Henderson 8:30 AM D Jacci Hewitt Agnes Tuesday, April 3, :30 AM D Frank Mulligan Agnes 8:30 AM D Elena Russo Mary Anne Farese Wednesday, April 4,2018 8:30 AM D Julia Callahan Carolyn 8:30 AM D Cynthia Englesbe The Englesbe Family Thursday, April 5, :30 AM L Gloria Osborne Her Fellow Parishoners 8:30 AM L Michael His Sister Friday, April 6, :30 AM D Deacon Ed Breitfelder Alassra DiFrancesco 8:30 AM D John Roman Friends in Jensen Beach Saturday, April 7, :30 AM D Jerry Marullo Rose Serra 8:30 AM D Anna Tierney Her Son 4:00 PM L The People of St. Martin Sunday, April 8, :00 AM L The People of St. Martin 8:30 AM L The People of St. Martin 10:30 AM L The People of St. Martin 5:00 PM L The People of St. Martin The Parish Office will be closed from Friday, March 30th through Sunday, April 8 th. The Blessed Sacrament Chapel will be open using coded entry from Monday through Saturday during regular hours. Sanctuary Candle 4/1-4/7 4/7 Upcoming Meetings & Events Faith Formation - Middle School Monday, April 2 6:00 pm Tuscany Banquet Room Knights of Columbus Monthly Meeting Tuesday, April 3 6:30 pm-officers Mtg. 7:00 pm Monthly Mtg. Tuscany Banquet Room Mass for Healing and Deliverance Wednesday, April 4 6:00 pm - Church Matthew 25:35 Soup Kitchen Wednesday, April 4 4:30 pm Tuscany Banquet Room. First Communion Retreat Saturday, April 7 8:00 am Religious Education Bldg. SFO Day of Reflection Saturday, April 7 9:00 am Tuscany Banquet Room Readings for the Week of April 1, 2018 Sunday Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1-7 or, at an afternoon or evening Mass, Lk 24:13-35 Monday Monday within the Octave of Easter Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11; Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday Tuesday within the Octave of Easter Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20 and 22; Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday Wednesday within the Octave of Easter Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday Thursday within the Octave of Easter Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9; Lk 24:35-48 Friday Friday within the Octave of Easter Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2 and 4, 22-24, 25-27a; Jn 21:1-14 Saturday Saturday within the Octave of Easter Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1 and 14-15ab, 16-18, 19-21; Mk 16:9-15 Sunday Second Sunday of Easter/ Sunday of Divine Mercy Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31 For: The People of St. Martin

4 My Dear Family in Christ and in Mary, Alleluia! The Lord is Risen! He is Risen indeed! With these words, known as the Paschal Greeting, we acclaim and attest Our Lord s glorious Resurrection from the tomb, thereby triumphing over the pall of sin and death. The Easter Acclamation is to be our very own testament of Christ s victory in the sure and certain hope that we too one day will share in this miraculous raising. This fundamental truth is the wellspring of our salvation that happens not just once at the end of life as we know it but also each and every time we avail ourselves to Our Father God s Prodigal Love and Mercy! As we participate in the daily conversion of mind and heart, our souls are raised up and begin again to ascend anew the spiritual heights of majestic grandeur and Christ s resplendent Glory! Like so many of you, I too rejoice and give thanks to Almighty God and to Our Blessed Mother Mary for all the many graces and blessings imparted to our beloved Parish and to all the many souls who have found peace and renewal, joy and healing here at St. Martin de Porres Church. It is an awesome privilege and sacred honor to walk with you whom I love, dear and precious spouse, in good times and bad, in sickness and in health, while becoming all that God created us to become before we are able to see Him face to face. I also thank you for loving me in return despite my own many imperfections, limitations and inadequacies. We are truly a family, a family of faith, and notwithstanding each of our growth edges, we continue to persevere together in our pilgrim walk to the New and Heavenly Jerusalem. And so on this Easter Sunday 2018, amidst all the pain and sorrow and suffering in and throughout the world, it is good that we are here to celebrate together the Paschal Mystery that has become fulfilled in the victory of Our Lord and Savior s Resurrection and His triumphant return to His Father, to your Father and my Father! May every grace and blessing under Heaven and even some that may be expressly for the Communion of Saints, be yours throughout the Easter Season and always! And together, let our voices resound with great joy, Alleluia! The Lord is Risen! He is Risen indeed! BLESSED AND JOYOUS EASTER! MASS FOR HEALING AND DELIVERANCE IN HONOR OF ST. FILOMENA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR Fr. James will celebrate a Mass for Healing and Deliverance On Wednesday, April 4th at 6:00 PM. We will begin the evening with praying of the Angelus, the Novena to St. Filomena and the Holy Rosary.

5 Novena to Divine Mercy will be prayed at all Masses beginning on Good Friday, and ending at Vigil Mass of Divine Mercy Sunday Divine Mercy Sunday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Sacramental Confession 2pm to 3pm Recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy & Litany to Divine Mercy 3 pm to 4 pm Sacramental Confession - 4pm to 5pm Benediction/Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament - 5 pm Followed by Celebration of Holy Mass Plenary Indulgence for Divine Mercy Sunday A decree dated August 3, 2002, the Apostolic Penitentiary announced three conditions for a plenary indulgence to be granted under the usual conditions, (Sacramental Confession twenty days before or after Divine Mercy Sunday, Eucharistic Communion and prayer for the intentions of The Holy Father) to the faithful who, on the Second Sunday of Easter or Divine Mercy Sunday, in any church or chapel, in a spirit that is completely detached from the affection for a sin, even a venial sin, take part in the prayers and devotions held in honor of Divine Mercy, or who, in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament exposed or reserved in the tabernacle, recite the Our Father and the Creed, adding a devout prayer to the merciful Lord Jesus (e.g. Merciful Jesus, I trust in you!"); Additional provisions are offered for those who are impeded from fulfilling these requirements, but wish to acquire the plenary indulgence. The full text of the decree of the Apostolic Penitentiary may be found at:

6 THE FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY April 8, 2018 On Sunday afternoon, April 8th, the Feast of Divine Mercy, we will celebrate this extraordinary Grace-filled day with the following observances: 2pm - EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT & THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION 3pm- RECITATION OF THE CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY & LITANY TO DIVINE MERCY 4pm- THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION 5pm- BENEDICTION/REPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT FOLLOWED BY CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY MASS AN APPEAL TO OUR MISSED CATHOLIC BROTHERS AND SISTERS On April 30, 2000, St. Pope John Paul II established the First Sunday after Easter as Divine Mercy Sunday. Jesus told St. Faustina that this Feast of Mercy would be a very special day when all the divine floodgates through which graces flow are opened. The Feast of Divine Mercy is celebrated each year for the purpose of providing a refuge and shelter for souls, and especially poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon the souls who approach the Fount of My Mercy. On that day all the divine floodgates through which graces flow are opened. Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet- Mankind will not have peace until it turns to the Fount of My Mercy. (Diary of St. Faustina 699) Jesus promised, I want to grant complete pardon to the souls that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion on the Feast of My Mercy. (Diary 1109) COME HOME TO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AND RECEIVE GOD S MERCY!!!

7 Please Pray For the Members of our Parish Family who are ill... Please remember Marge Geisler, Mary Doolittle Slama, Louis Felice, Ann Hopkins, Irene Fichter, John Glenn, Lydia & Raul Quintana, Carolyn Zintman, Agnes Pavoll, Mary Larkin, Jacqueline Simonson, Emily Braun, Lucille Felice, Patsy Cone, Susan Vitti, Dominick Quinto, Ruth Quinto, Harold Bibb, Geraldine Fischer, Josephine Fischer, Leonie Roussel-Dupre, Cody Garrison, Ramon Capote, Domenic DiFiglia, Barbara Ploskonka, Elena Myers, Fred Brooks, Dot Gordon, Alyssa Sparano, Rebecca Motzer, Shirley Stancato, Judy Harrigan, John Tempro, Brenden Marie Urick, Teresa Butler, Mary Calabrese, Jacob Whitcomb, Gerri Portante, John Jones, Glen Holland, David Marsden, Joel Rivera, Walter Chapadeau and All the Sick Members of our Parish in your prayers. May the Intercession of Our Blessed Mother grant them consolation and complete healing. For the Deceased Members of our Parish Family... Please remember Michael Melichar, Michael Joseph McGarry and all the Deceased Members of our Parish in your prayers. May they rejoice forever with the angels and Saints before the Heavenly throne of God. and the Members of our Parish Family serving in the Military Please remember Maj. Richard Dembowski, Capt. Scott Dembowski, Lt. Matt Dembowski, Maj. Paul Burke, Keith Mackin, Pvt. Matthew M. Cabana, UT 1 Brian Murphy, Lt. Cdr. Tom Muldoon, Sgt. Joe Wankelman, Maj. Peter Hesford, Capt. Keith Nunn, Don Couture, Eddie Gallagher, Ron Mahoney, Capt. Deanne Bryant, Sgt. John Fortner, TSgt. Thomas Andrews, Pvt. Chad Corriveau, PFC John Michael Dakoulas, Spec4 Tony Alee, Cpl. Adam Joseph Weinstein, Sgt. Brian Hamm, Pvt. Bradley L. Noone, Col. Larry Smith, 2 nd Lt. Edward J. Marion, A1C Michael Compton, Pvt. Francis Paul Kuveikis, Pvt. Shawn Kuveikis, LCPL Joshua W. Jett, E3 Todd Philip Drury, PFC James Mocello, Sr. OS2 Brandon Haas, LCP Mike Richardson, PFC Thomas Huff, Lt Comm. Jonathan E. Musman, Raymond Sabol, L/CPL, CPT Timothy R. Blairy, Matthew Joseph Maitre, Ryan Francis Maitre, LTC Thomas J. Ruge, PFC Corey Lee Jones, PVT Robert M. Garza, USN Jayme Timmerman, Michael E. Tocci, USMC, PFC John Woods, Sergeant Nicholas S. Palczer USAF, ENS James Figari USN, CPT. David T. Light Army, A1C Patrick Robertson USAF, EMFR Nicholas Donnelly, USN, Navy Airman Gage Kiefer, AIC Andrew J. Farfaglia, USAF, L/CPL Hunter Bondurant, USMC, PFC Kenneth DeAngeles, USMC and all members of our Parish and their families serving in the military. May the Intercession of Our Blessed Mother keep them from all harm and bring them safely home. The Eucharist is the heart of the Church. Where Eucharistic life flourishes, the life of the church will blossom Our communal worship at Mass must go together with our personal worship of Jesus in Eucharistic adoration in order that our love may be complete. ~ St. John Paul II A Blessed and Joyful Easter to all! He is Risen Indeed! Adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament will be according to the regular weekly schedule. Please consider a Holy Hour with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament! Without faithful, committed adorers, Eucharistic Adoration would not be possible. Please contact Kathy, Adorationholyhour@yahoo.com or text/call to schedule your holy hour with our Lord. Hours in most URGENT need of coverage are: Monday - *2PM 3PM and 11AM to Noon as of April 16 Wednesday - *8AM 9AM For the Elderly; For the Lonely; For those who have no one to pray for them. May the Love of Christ, our Light, shine ever brighter in your heart! Thank You, and God Bless!

8 Easter Lily Remembrances Alice Schmidt Helen Scofield Michael Sullivan Angelica & Jose Medina Ian, Ana (and girls) Bires for Conversion Mom Anthony Daidone, Sr. Isabella Mauro Nancy Barbara James M. Molgano Nora & James Metcalfe Bernie Carter John Michael Vars Phyllis Woods Brian Dixson John S. Dyke Robert Kallman Charles Scofield John Sullivan Robert Kelly Deceased Members of the Felice Family Jonathan Season Sandra Stevenson Deceased Members of the D'Agostino Family Kathleen & Tom Wetzl Sayna Wachter Deceased Members of the McDowell Family Kathleen Molgano Shirley & Joe Wachter Dominic Peluso Kyle Conrad Sophie & George Gajanec Donna Mang Lawrence & Lorraine Leman Stella & Barney Lowrey Ed & Helen Czupka Linn Henderson The Cunningham Family Ethel Cunnigham Lisa O'Malley The Devlin Family - Living & Deceased Evelyn & Stephen Pientek Loida Hilcken The Dunyak Family Foster & Amelia Van Ness Lucius Viciere The Gantt Family Foster & Ida Van Ness Mary & Felo Tocci The Gwyer Family George & Jean Rizos Mary English The King Family Gift of Faith Mary Sullivan The Rudolph Family Giuseppe Mauro Michael Melichar The Serra Family Hank Oset THANK YOU!!! To the Knights of Columbus Council 8048 for their generous donation for the Easter flowers. Velda Jones A New Look at the Divinely-Inspired Book of Psalms For two thousand years the Catholic Church in its divine worship has prayed the ancient Psalms, which are often attributed to King David. The early Church Fathers saw the whole Psalter as a prophecy of Christ and the Church (General Introduction of the Liturgy of the Hours, Volume 1, page 59). In fact, the Book of Psalms has always been at the heart of the Church s life of prayer. In our own day, Biblical scholars have grouped the Psalms into different literary categories, e.g., Confidence Psalms, Hymns of Praise and Thanksgiving, Royal Psalms, Wisdom Psalms, Psalms of Supplication, Penitential Psalms, and Deliverance Psalms (c.f., Leopold Sabourin, S.J., The Psalms, New York: Alba House, 1974, page 443). In 1974, while teaching a course on the Psalms to a group of parishioners at one of our Franciscan parishes in New Jersey, I discovered that seven literary categories of all 150 Psalms could easily be matched with the seven phrases of the Lord s Prayer. I believe that Jesus has, in effect, provided his Church, with the Lord s Prayer, a concise summary of the elements of King David s prayer book, the Psalms.

9 A PATER NOSTER PSALTER PRAYING THE PSALMS IN THE LIGHT OF THE LORD S PRAYER USING THE REVISED GRAIL PSALMS BY REV. THOMAS K. MURPHY, O.F.M. AND MRS. PAMELA E. NAGLE, O.F.S. SATURDAY, APRIL 7 TH FR. TOM AND MRS. PAM NAGLE WILL BE HERE AT ST. MARTIN DE PORRES HE WILL CELEBRATE THE 8:30 MASS AND THEN OFFER TWO 45 MINUTE TALKS ON THIS/HIS BOOK IN THE PARISH HALL SAVE THE DATE! 9:45-12:00 NOON ALL ARE INVITED, ALL ARE WELCOME SPONSORED BY: ST. PADRE PIO SECULAR FRANCISCAN FRATERNITY (COPIES OF THE BOOK WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR A SUGGESTED DONATION OF $20) FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT CATHERINE BILQUIN, OFS AT OR CBILQ77@YAHOO.COM Divine Mercy Counseling & Healing Center C. Ann Getzinger, Ph.D. is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and is available here at St. Martin de Porres Parish. Dr. Getzinger combines therapy with spirituality from the Catholic tradition. Facing life s challenges with the help of God s truth brings us closer to His will in our lives and can heal our wounds and give us hope. Dr. Ann Getzinger has a Doctorate in Marriage & Family Therapy, and Master's Degree in Pastoral Ministry. Dr. Getzinger is available at ext.132 Choir rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings at 6:30 PM in the Choir Room. All ages are welcome. The Choir leads the sung liturgy at the 10:30 Mass on Sunday mornings. New singers are always welcome. Piano and voice lessons for all ages are now offered at St. Martin de Porres in the Choir Room. Please contact Melanie Steinke, at or

10 Pro-life Prayer Father of all mercy, We thank you for this season of grace and light. We know that sin has blinded us. Draw us ever closer to you, in prayer and penance. Since you, O God, are light itself, Give all your people a clearer understanding Of what is sin, and what is virtue. Grant in particular that we may see, as never before, The profound dignity of every human life, Including the vulnerable unborn children. Give us grace to defend Our brothers and sisters in the womb By our prayers, our words, And our self-sacrificing actions. We pray through Christ our Lord. Amen. Questions/Comments, or to GET INVOLVED, Lynn Kiefer at: worryfreeandgreen@gmail.com Confidential & Free Prenatal Care & Support: Pregnancy Care Center: (772) Text (772) Birthline/Lifeline: 24-Hour Support online (561) Post Abortion Healing & Counseling: Rachel s Vineyard: (877) Hope 4 Me ( ) National Hotline for Abortion Recovery: (866) 482-LIFE (5433) Free Memorial for Aborted Children: unbornmemorials.com Matthew 25:35 Food Pantry News The Food Pantry would like to thank the Knights of Columbus and all our parishioners who participated in "40 cans for Lent". We can't thank you enough for your generosity. Again thank you for helping to keep our shelves full. We are in need of volunteers to help on Saturdays from 9:30 am until Noon. It is only 2 1/2 hours and you can make such a difference in someone s life! Please call or stop in and see us! Matthew: 25:35...for I was hungry and you gave me food

11 Collections Financial Information March 24th & 25th 2018 March 25th & 26th st Collection $11,243 $10,279 1st Collection through online giving $1,165 $919 Total 1st Collection $12,408 $11,198 2nd Collection for Catechesis and Faith Formation $2,023 $ 1,476 2nd Collection through online giving $223 $ 136 Total 2nd Collections $2,246 $1,612 The Second Collection next weekend is for Parish Music and Liturgy 2018 Diocesan Services Appeal A STEWARDSHIP PRAYER for the Easter Season To Love, Serve and Give, We are Called Our Goal: $92,000 Appeal To date: Families Contributing: 160 Paid: $ 31,384 Pledged: 16,734 Total: $ 48,118 Remaining Goal: $ 43,882 The DSA Goal is our financial responsibility in support of our Diocesan HAVE YOU MADE YOUR PLEDGE YET? Loving Father, Christ is risen and with him all creation! Light replaces darkness, joy replaces sadness, life replaces death. Through the power of your Spirit, there is no failure his love and mercy cannot reverse, no humiliation he cannot exchange with blessing, no anger he cannot dissolve, no routine he cannot transform. All is embraced by the victory of your son s cross and resurrection. Help us always be good stewards of Easter s light, see Resurrection as a daily event, and yearn for the love of Christ as intensely as he yearns for our love. We pray this in Jesus name. Amen. You are being enriched in every way for all generosity, which through us produces thanksgiving to God~ 2Corinthians 9:11

12 Caritas Religious Gift Shop We will be closed until Tuesday, April 10. On behalf of our volunteers, thank you for your support and have a blessed Easter Season! IMPORTANT PARKING LOT INFORMATION There is absolutely no parking along the curbsides, under the portico and Parish Hall or along the private drive by the Parish Office and Rectory. This greatly impedes and obstructs access for Emergency vehicles that are frequently dispatched on the weekends. We kindly ask that everyone please be attentive to this protocol so that we won t have to take any further action. Gift Shop Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Saturday: 9:30 am - Noon (772) THRIFT STORE NEWS IMPORTANT!! JUST A REMINDER. The entrance to the Parish from Savanna Rd. is strictly an entrance only and not an exit. It is situated for traffic coming from the south along Savanna Rd., utilizing the turn lane. All traffic is to depart from Parish Property using one of the two exits onto Cedar Street. Violators are at risk of a traffic violation by Martin County Sheriff s Department. Thank you for your assistance. Beginning March 30th we will be closed and will reopen on April 10th... Please hold all of your donations during that time. Please do not leave anything on our doorstep. When we open on the 10th of April, we will have a sale, 50% OFF the entire inventory for 1 week only.. Please come by and.shop during that week, there will be lots of great bargains. Also when our seasonal people leave, please remember the Food pantry with your extra food. God Bless each and everyone of you. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your continued support, donations, and shopping. PLEASE TELL PEOPLE WHERE WE ARE LOCATED...We need shoppers to help buy some of the beautiful things that are coming in daily. These shoppers provide the funds we use to purchase food for those in need that come to our Food Pantry. Many people have difficulty finding us. God Bless you for your continued support. You are the ones that help us with our Church Mission, Matthew 25:35. JUST A REMINDER!!!!! WE KINDLY ASK THAT THRIFT STORE DONATIONS BE DROPPED OFF DURING OPERATING HOURS. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE THEM OUTSIDE PARISH BUILDINGS OR IN THE VESTIBULE...WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT THEM AND THEY WILL BE DISCARDED!

13 Matthew 25:35 Ministries OUTREACH MINISTRIES FOR I WAS HUNGRY AND YOU GAVE ME FOOD, I WAS THIRSTY AND YOU GAVE ME DRINK, A STRANGER AND YOU WELCOMED ME... SOUP KITCHEN Feeds the needy and lonely of our community every Wednesday evening at 4:30 pm in the San Mart Inn. Volunteers are needed to assist with food service on Wednesdays and bread pick up at Publix in Palm Beach on Thursday mornings. Please call the Parish Office if you can help. FOOD PANTRY AND CHARITABLE OUTREACH Our Food Pantry helps to feed the hungry by providing non-perishable food, clothing and financial assistance to the needy of our community though the generous donations of our parishioners and members of our community. Donations of non-perishable food items may be left in the baskets located in the vestibules of the Church or brought to the Food Pantry during operating hours. Call for more for more information or to volunteer. THRIFT STORE The Thrift Store is a non-profit retail store. Stop in and take a look! You ll be surprised at what you find Gently used clothing for the entire family Gift ideas Home furnishings Bed and bath items Jewelry Art Children s books and toys Small appliances Cards Sewing and craft items Used electronics Golf clubs Tools and hardware Handbags and luggage And much more! Save money while helping to support the work of our ministry to help the less fortunate in our community. The proceeds from the sale of donated used clothing and household articles provide for the needy. Donations and volunteers are always welcome Food Pantry, Martin s Kids and Thrift Store Regular Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Friday: 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Saturday: 9:30 am - Noon We are closed from March 30th through April 9th IMPORTANT! WE KINDLY ASK THAT THRIFT STORE DONATIONS BE DROPPED OFF DURING OPERATING HOURS. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE THEM OUTSIDE PARISH BUILDINGS OR IN THE VESTIBULE...WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT THEM AND THEY WILL BE DISCARDED! MARTIN S KIDS For any child in Martin County - from Preschool through High School age who does not qualify for federal free or reduced lunch programs, but still has a need. Distribution of food is on Saturday mornings from 9:30-Noon at the Food Pantry

14 PARISH MINISTRIES ART & ENVIRONMENT - ALTAR SOCIETY Ann Huesing : annie@stmartindp.com ALTAR SERVERS Nora Henderson nora@stmartindp.com BIBLE STUDY Susan Bobko sbobko@att.net CARITAS RELIGIOUS GIFT SHOP Nora Henderson caritas@stmartindp.com KNITTING ANGELS Phyllis Yamashita MINISTERS OF THE WORD Lorie Shekailo lorie@stmartindp.com MATTHEW 25:35 MINISTRIES Soup Kitchen Mary & Mike Macherone mmacherone@comcast.net Pat Rosati Thrift Store Peggie Kohler thriftstore@stmartindp.com Food Pantry, Charity Outreach & Martin s Kids For assistance Christ Child Project Bev Walgrave BevWalgrave@aol.com MILITIA OF THE MOST HOLY NAMES OF JESUS AND MARY Father James Ext. 125 MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY/USHERS Mike Macherone mmacherone@comcast.net MUSIC Choir (Adult/Children) Hand Bell Choir Melanie Steinke Ext melanie@stmartindp.com CATECHESIS & FAITH FORMATION 5-18 years old Parish Office info@stmartindp.com DIVINE MERCY COUNSELING Dr. Ann Getzinger Ext drann@stmartindp.com EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS of HOLY COMMUNION Celeste Norup cnorup@aol.com Visitation to the Sick & Homebound Linda Resko bythesea7420@msn.com PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Kathy Hochenberger AdorationHolyHour@yahoo.com RESPECT LIFE Lynn Kiefer worryfreeandgreen@gmail.com SACRISTAN Nora Henderson nora@stmartindp.com CHARTERED ORGANIZATIONS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS # 8048 Jeff Huesing jeff@highwayonelogistics.com CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS Judy Harrigan JmHarrigan@gmail.com ORDO FRANCISCANUS SAECULARIS (Formerly third order) Catherine Rosemary

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