St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church

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1 St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church PASTOR Rev. James E. Molgano PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Marco De Leon PASTOR EMERITUS Rev. Thomas Rynne PERMANENT DEACON Dea. Edward Fischer III FINANCE AND BUSINESS OFFICER Lorie Shekailo, CPA ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Jane Marszewski PASTORAL ASSISTANT Claudette Horst SACRISTAN Nora Henderson DIRECTOR OF CATECHESIS & RELIGIOUS FORMATION Nicole Aitken YOUTH MINISTRY Cara Palsis VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Michelle Florio DIRECTOR OF BUILDINGS & GROUNDS Jay Horst GROUNDSKEEPER David Bocchino MAINTENANCE Sheila Fleming SECURITY Joe Silvia DIVINE MERCY COUNSELING AND HEALING CENTER Donna Gardner, M.S. John Stadelman, M.A. December 25, 2011 Nativity 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: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:45am 12:30pm Tridentine (Latin) Mass No 5pm Youth Mass Today (Christmas) Daily Mass: Monday - Friday 7:00am, 8:30am & 5:30pm Saturday Daily Mass: 8:30am Holy Days: 7:00pm Vigil (evening before), 7:00am, 8:30am, 5:30pm Holy Hour, Charismatic Mass with Healing Prayer: 1st Wednesday of the Month (Sept-May) Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession: Saturday 3:00-4:00pm & By Appointment. Novena to Our Lady: Saturday, after 8:30am Mass Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration: (In the Chapel) Midnight Monday through Noon Saturday ********************************************************************************* *Parish Office Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. 9:00am - 12:00pm Closed 12pm-2pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm *Closed Tuesdays & Thursdays *Please Note: The Parish Office will be closed from December 26th through December 30th. It will reopen on January 2nd. Caritas Gift Shop Hours: Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri.: 9am-5pm Saturday & Sunday 9am-1pm Closed Monday 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 families are asked to register as soon as possible. Registration forms are available at the Parish Office, from ushers before or after Mass, or online. 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 3 months prior to the date of the Baptism. Parents and Godparents are required to attend a Baptismal Preparation Class before scheduling the Baptism. The class is held on the first Saturday of every month. Sacrament of Confirmation Contact Nicole Aitken at the Parish Religious Education Office for more information at Adult candidates wishing to be Confirmed must first complete an Adult Religious Education Program. Sacrament of Marriage Weddings are celebrated on Friday at 6:30pm, and Saturday at 10:30am & 1:30pm. Engaged couples should contact the Parish Office a minimum of 6 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 Parish Office for more information. Sacrament of Reconciliation See Parish Information for times. Seasonal Reconciliation Liturgies are held during Advent & Lent. Children in the second grade make their First Reconciliation. For more information, please contact the Parish Office. Sacrament Of Anointing The Sacrament of Anointing is celebrated every first Saturday after the 8:30am Mass. The Sacrament is also conferred upon special request. Please contact the Parish Office. Visitation of the Sick Home or hospital visitation by a member of the clergy or by an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion can be arranged upon request. Please contact the Parish Office. Sanctuary Candle 12/25-12/31 For: Grace & Frank Saldino From: The Durham Family Book of Intercessions Given by: Anonymous In Honor of: The People of St. Martin

3 The Nativity of the Lord December 25, 2011 Mass Intentions For the Week D=Deceased L=Living Intention Monday, December 26, :00 AM D Jim Lunney Fr. James Molgano 8:30 AM D Cecelia Perkowski Henry Perkowksi, Husband 5:30 PM L Dr. James Vopal & Staff Mr. and Mrs. Jay Horst Tuesday, December 27, :00 AM L Michelle & Dennis Fiore Steven & Helen Joltki 8:30 AM L Reynold Belmar Steven & Helen Joltki 5:30 PM L Special Intention for Fr. Marco DeLeon Helen, Steve & Max Wednesday, December 28, :00 AM L Thomas A. Erwin Norbert F. Kaylor 8:30 AM D Joseph O'Hara Janet & Ike Jenkins 5:30 PM D Mary Ann Mancuso The Mancuso Family Thursday, December 29, :00 AM L The Boss Family Helen Joltki 8:30 AM D Helio Bagaco Wife, Maria Bagaco 5:30 PM L Frank & Rosemarie Tumminia Ann & Jeff Huesing Friday, December 30, :00 AM D Anne Shewchuyk CDA Ct. of our Lady of Hope 8:30 AM L Peter Paul & Augustina Clement Steven & Helen Joltki 5:30 PM D Lisa Parent Bud & MJ Saturday, December 31, :30 AM D Anthony Pignatelli Claudette & Val Faucher The Blesses Virgin Mary Mother of God 4:00 PM D Geraldine Koehler Marilyn Trapasso 12:00 AM L The People of St. Martin 7:30 AM L The People of St. Martin 9:00 AM L The People of St. Martin 10:45 AM L The People of St. Martin 12:30 PM L The People of St. Martin Please Pray Tor the Members of our Parish Family who are ill May the Intercession of Our Blessed Mother grant them consolation and complete healing. Please Pray For the Deceased Members of our Parish Family May he rejoice forever with the angels and Saints before the Heavenly throne of God. Readings for the Week of December 25,2011 Sunday The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14 Monday Saint Stephen, The First Martyr Acts 6:8-10, 7:54-59; Ps 31; Mt 10:17-22 Tuesday Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Wednesday The Holy Innocents, Martyrs 1 Jn 1:5 2:2; Ps 124; Mt 2:13-18 Thursday Saint Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96; Lk 2:22-35 Friday Saturday Sunday The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Sir 3:2-6, or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Ps 105; Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17 or Heb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22, Saint Sylvester I, Pope 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96; Jn 1:1-18 Solemnity of Mary The Holy Mother of God Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Parish Calendar 26 Monday PARISH OFFICE CLOSED Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Begins at Midnight Chapel 27 Tuesday PARISH OFFICE CLOSED Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel 28 Wednesday PARISH OFFICE CLOSED SOUP KITCHEN Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel 29 Thursday PARISH OFFICE CLOSED Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel 30 Friday PARISH OFFICE CLOSED Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel 31 Saturday CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Until noon in the Chapel 9:15am Novena to Our Lady Church 01 Mary, Mother of God REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE No Youth Mass Sunday's Gospel Lk 2:1-14

4 CHRISTMAS 2011 I don t know about you, but this Christmas or more accurately this year of preparation for Christmas seems to be unlike most others that I can recall. Christmas has always been my most favorite Holiday, and I would begin celebrating as early as July. It wasn t that I was caught-up in the commercialism of it all but rather the spirit of the Yuletide Season. The sacred music and yes, some of the secular carols as well, the heart-felt anticipation resulting from making or buying that perfect gift for that special someone and then having to wait for them to open it, and hence all the child-like Joy was simply compelling. And the nearer that Christmas became, the greater the Joy and enthusiasm until it reached an exhilarating crescendo after Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. But this year, it seems, much of the exhilaration and enthusiasm has given way to a sort of angst precipitated by many of the usual burdens and demands that life can sometimes throw our way. If you ve ever heard The 12 Pains of Christmas by Bob Rivers, a remarkably funny parody of the traditional carol, then you ll know what I mean. But all kidding aside, there s something that seems very different this year! What is this oppressive feeling that seems to make us feel as though we can barely make it through the day with flu-like symptoms that appear to affect practically everything we do? Where is all the wonder and Joy of the Season? What has happened to simple gaiety that used to be expressed in every Merry Christmas? Whatever happened to reaching across the miles with a handwritten card to acknowledge someone as a special blessing in our life and to offer our sincere love and gratitude for them? It seems as though all we ever hear about is how depressing Christmas can be, as well as the whole of the Holiday Season! Or how we can keep ourselves entertained by circumventing the traditional modes of the Christmas Season oops, I meant to say the Winter Solstice. With the lightening-speed advancement in electronics technology and the expansion of other related fields within the sciences, I contend it should be relatively easy to see the why and how of our dilemma. More and more seems to be thrust upon us as we engage life and living in the midst of all this super-accelerated progression. But shouldn t we be asking, Is it really progress? I mean, are we truly accomplishing more than we ever did in a qualitative way and are we better off? Or is it more accurate to say that we have become more caught-up in the vortex of media-induced reality that leaves us feeling exhausted and indifferent or even detached from what should be most important to each of us such as matters of the heart child-like innocence the gift of time? Between reality TV programming and the ever evolving super-chip that now brings us realistic 3-D TV in hang-on-your-wall mega screens of up to 80 inches (at last count) and voice recognition technology that is used not only in cell phones but also anything else that can be micro-chipped, among many other forms of artificial intelligence, it s a wonder we are even capable of functioning at all! It kind of reminds me of Stanley Kubrick s 1968 epic film, 2001: A Space Odyssey, among other notable movies within the science fiction genre of yesteryear. Now don t get me wrong I appreciate and can even enjoy some of the gadgets and such at our disposal today. However, it is another thing altogether when we become the consumed rather than the consumer. The out-of-control pace endemic to our present life and living is just that OUT OF CONTROL! We have lost or compromised our ability to control what we can while claiming a false sense of power that deludes us into thinking that we can or should control what we shouldn t! We think we have the right or the entitlement (apart from Eternal Law) to say what is or isn t morally good or bad or what is or isn t ethically right or wrong, such as when it comes to same sex unions or a woman s right to choose. But when we can assert our power to control much of the decay in our culture and society we don t, such as when it comes to athletes being compensated hundreds of millions of dollars thereby commanding out-of-the-park prices on everything from game tickets to sundry items that no longer allow most families to attend a game or shopping malls, condo/home associations, or schools caving to threats of legal action due to the display of a Christmas tree or Nativity or what s this suspending students for genuflecting like Tim Tebow, a bold and courageous young Christian man who has kept his virginity undefiled and who humbly acknowledges God for all his accomplishments, whether on the field or off! And on it goes! We must be willing to re-member what is truly important as a chosen people of God Jesus is the ONLY WAY and TRUTH and the ONLY LIFE WORTH LIVING leading to Eternal Salvation where eye has not seen nor ear has heard what God has ready for those who love Him We must re-member how to use our power more wisely and prudently, while at the same time re-member how to invest that same power in the intangibles of life that make living ever more Joy-filled and Peace-filled and thus blessed and fruitful. And we must begin NOW! May we be resolute in the New Year of Grace to be completely open, docile and obedient to the Father s Will so that we may be-come all who God created us to be and fulfill His plan for the Salvation of our souls and those entrusted to the stewardship of our love. I wish you, my brothers and sisters in Christ, a most Blessed Christmas and a Holy, Healthy and Happy New Year! Love and prayers in Jesus and Mary always, Fr. James

5 NEW MISSAL CHANGES Beginning with the Vigil Mass for the First Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2011, we are using the New Roman Missal for all Mass parts for both the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. As a means of furnishing a resource to assist all of our Parishioners with the proper Prayers and Responses, we have decided to provide easy-to-read Pew Cards rather than Missalettes due to both cost and the wastefulness since it is a disposable product. We also will have a permanent hard-bound Hymnal that will provide a very broad range of Traditional and Contemporary Music for all Mass settings. These two resources should provide us with years of service without the expense of having to replace them annually. Since the new Hymnals will not contain any Mass Readings, we encourage our Parishioners to listen to the Word proclaimed rather than read along. But for those who are hearing impaired or feel they comprehend better by reading, we would like to Suggest that the Scripture Readings are read prior to coming to Mass or to purchase and bring a missal such as the St. Joseph Missal. Either a Sunday Missal or a Daily Missal can be purchased in our Caritas Gift Shop at the end of January. Thank You and God Bless! If You Are Late to Mass... Most of us have been late to Mass at one time or another. Understandably, things happen...the alarm clock didn t go off, the kids weren t quite ready...you were stuck in unexpected traffic on the way On those rare occasions when you arrive late, we ask that you also understand and respect the need to minimize distractions for those participating in Worship. Please respect your fellow Parishioners and our Ministers of Hospitality when they ask you to wait in the Vestibule until an appropriate time for you to enter the Worship space. Latecomers are asked to refrain from entering the nave of the Church: During the Opening Prayer and During the Liturgy of the Word, to show respect for the Word of God among us, except as follows: Between the 1st Reading and the Psalm, Between the Psalm and the 2nd Reading, Following the 2nd Reading, and Following the Reading of the Gospel, before the homily begins. During The Liturgy of the Eucharist, We also ask that you refrain from moving about the Church, especially during the Consecration, the most solemn, sacred moment of the Mass when the bread and wine are changed into the Body and Blood of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Thank you for your cooperation. The Parish Office will be closed from Monday December 26 th through Friday December 30 th. LITURGICAL CALENDAR OF THE CHRISTMAS SEASON MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD New Year s Eve Masses Saturday, December 31, pm Vigil and 12 am (Mass at Midnight) There will be no Confessions on Saturday, December 31 before the 4 pm Vigil Mass. Don t forget to pick up your offertory envelopes for 2012 in the Parish Office. New Year s Day Masses Sunday, January 1, :30 am, 9 am, 10:45 am, and 12:30 pm Tridentine Latin Mass There will be no 5 pm Youth Mass on New Year s Day.

6 St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church Jensen Beach, Florida Hark, The Herald Angels Sing... Glory To The Newborn King! VtÜ àtá exä z Éâá Z yàá 9 UÉÉ~á Wishes You A Blessed Christmas Closed Christmas Day Reopening Tuesday, January 3rd All Christmas Items Reduced! The Clergy and Staff of St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church extend our sincere best wishes to you for a Blessed and Spirit Filled Christmas Season.

7 The Nativity of the Lord December 25, 2011 OUR FOOD PANTRY NEEDS YOUR HELP! IMMMEDIATE NON PERISHABLE ITEMS NEEDED: Peanut Butter Shelf Stable Milk Cereal Canned Fruit Rice Canned Meat Pasta Canned Chili Boxed Macaroni & Cheese Baked Beans Canned Vegetables OFF SITE DONATION LOCATION(S): Winn-Dixie in Jensen Beach Hair Expressions (Next to Publix on Hutchinson Island) RESPECT LIFE CORNER LIFE QUOTE: The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those WHO look on and do Nothing (Albert Einstein) Planned Parenthood the #1 abortion business in the US is taxpayer funded in the amount of $363,000,000 (NRL). Please Listen to CATHOLIC RADIO FM AM-2PM Daily Subscribe to the FREE Copy of Christian Action News a monthly Pro-Life Publication your Request to :lifecan@bellsouth.net Or call

8 St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church Jensen Beach, Florida St. Martin de Porres Choir needs YOU! We need Sopranos, Altos, Tenors and Basses. Practice a little in the shower, then come practice with us in the Choir Room (behind the altar) on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Capital Fund Last week s collection was $1,710 bringing the total to $14,477! For more information, please contact Ray Myslakowski Please help us make much needed air conditioning repairs and bring our computer technology up-to-date. Thank you to all who contributed thus far! Meeting 7:00pm Monday, November 7 Siena Room The Parish Office will be Bible Study TWO Sessions 9:15am closed & 6:15pm Tuesday, November 8 Siena Room December 26 to December 30. Hand Bell Choir Practice Tuesday, November 8 6:00pm - Church Choir Room There will be no Confession Saturday, December 31 K of C 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. 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

9 The Nativity of the Lord December 25, 2011 What will you give to Christ this year? PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS God so loved the world, that He gave us His only Son! How blessed we Catholics are that God, the Son, remains with us at Mass and in the Blessed Sacrament. His presence is truly the BEST PRESENT we have ever received, and it lasts a lifetime! What will you give to Christ this year? Oh come all ye faithful! Offer one hour a week to be PRESENT with the Lord. Accept the many gifts He desires to bestow on you during this Christmas season and throughout the year. Enjoy His gifts of increased faith, hope, and love, peace, JOY, wisdom. just to name a few. O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant! O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; Come and behold him Born the King of Angels: O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. We are in need of adorers at all times, especially subs during the Christmas season, but the empty hours which are in most need are: Monday, 3am Wednesday, 12am (also known as Tuesday midnight) Friday 8am Call Lisa at or her at JMJLife@gmail.com to begin your personal relationship with the Lord. SEASONAL FRIENDS!!! Welcome back! We are thrilled you are here! Please call so we know you are back and add you to the schedule. Parishioners or Family of Parish Members Maj. Richard Dembowski, Capt. Scott Dembowski, Lt. Matt Dembowski, Maj. Lazaro Costa, Maj. Paul Burke, Keith Mackin, Pvt. Matthew M. Cabana, Capt. Brian Konie, 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, Christopher McFarland, Anthony McFarland, Gregory Costas, LCP Lisa Pfeiffer, SFC Gerard Fraino, Maj. Mario Russica, SA Jeffrey Mihalik, Jr., A1C Zachary Mihalik, Lt. Jordan Hoffmann, A1C Thomas Andrews, Pvt. Chad Corriveau, PFC John Michael Dakoulas, Spec4 Tony Alee, Cpl. Adam Joseph Weinstein, Sgt. Brian Hamm, Pvt. Bradley L. Noone, LTC. Larry Smith, William Schweikert, 2 nd Lt. Edward J. Marion, A1C Ryan Mihalik, A1C Michael Compton, Pvt Francis Paul Kuveikis, Pvt. Shawn Kuveikis, Lt. Cdr. Scott J. Brady, LCPL Joshua W. Jett, E3 Todd Philip Drury, PFC James Mocello, Sr. OS2 Brandon Haas, LCP Mike Richardson, AWO3 Nicholas Giannine, 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, Lt Col Geoff Graze, PFC Corey Lee Jones, PVT Robert M. Garza, USN Jayme Timmerman, Michael E. Tocci, USMC

10 St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church Stewardship An act of worship...not an act of obligation `tüç tçw XÄ étuxà{m Stewards Responding to God s Call Mary responded to God s call without hesitation. God, understanding the need all women have for relationship and community with other women, chose Elizabeth to also have a son. And Mary hurried to Elizabeth to fill her heart with companionship, courage and wisdom. Mary and Elizabeth, kinswomen blessed by God, rejoiced together strengthened by their role in our salvation. Spiritually bound, Mary and Elizabeth raised their sons, rejoicing in the cousins love for one another. Watching their struggles. Encouraging their ministries. Bearing their losses. Wiping each other s tears. reveling in the fulfillment of God s glory. Mary and Elizabeth, both chosen by God both accepting His call, both bearing sons, both loving and strengthened by their shared lineage and destiny. Christianity born through their loving bonds of faith. Jensen Beach, Florida A Stewardship Moment In today s Christmas Mass at Dawn, we hear from the Gospel reading that God has entered quietly into the world. Not into the great city of Jerusalem, but into a small village about five miles south. Not into a noble family, but to an outcast couple keeping the newborn in a manger. Not announced by royal edicts, but to common shepherds, the first human heralds of Christ s birth. As Christian Stewards we simply allow Christ to live in us no matter what our circumstances happen to be. We allow Christ to share his love with us and reflect that love out to others. We now are the heralds of Christ s Incarnation. What an unimaginable gift from a generous Lord. Good stewards rejoice in this gift and give glory to God. Stewardship Prayers bç à{ á V{Ü áàåtá wtç? ãx ÑÜtç à{tà ãx Åtç Åt~x ÜÉÉÅ yéü ]xáâá Ç ÉâÜ Ä äxá Åt~ Çz áâüx à{tà ÉâÜ wxá Üx yéü ÅtàxÜ tä à{ Çzá wéxá ÇÉà Äxtäx bâü _ÉÜw Éâà Ç à{x véäwa 2011 DSA Lord, I invite you to live in my life today. Here is my face Smile through it. Here is my mouth Speak to someone with it. Here are my ears Listen to someone with them. Here is my heart Love someone with it. Here are my hands Touch someone with them. Here are my arms Hug someone with them. Here are my feet Walk with them this day. Amen $22,629 Short! 2011 DSA 6 days left! CAN YOU HELP US MEET OUR GOAL? Any funds not raised by December 31st must be made up from Parish operating funds. By E. Jane Rutter, Director of Stewardship,Diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri From the International Catholic Stewardship Council December 2011 Newsletter May God bless you!

11 The Nativity of the Lord December 25, 2011 AROUND OUR DIOCESE.. WATCH THE CATHOLIC MASS EACH SUNDAY Tune in each week for the televised Catholic Mass which airs Sundays at 9:30 a.m. on Ion Television Networks (local cable channel 8). Priests from around the five- county Diocese along with the local Bishop bring the Mass to the sick, homebound and all the people of God on a weekly basis. The televised Mass is produced by the Diocesan Office of Communications. Please visit and go to the online calendar for the weekly schedule as well as the multimedia page where with just one click you can hear the weekly homilies. To support the televised Catholic Mass contact or write to Office of Communications, 9995 N. Military Trail, Post Office Box , Palm Beach Gardens, FL Interfaith Prayer Service Planned in January The 27th Anniversary of the Peace and Justice Interfaith Prayer Service in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., will take place on Monday, January 16, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail in Palm Beach Gardens. The Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach, will preside. The main speaker for the evening is Chaplain Anthony Beazley of the West Palm Beach Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The theme for this year s celebration is Let Freedom Ring! We are Honoring our Unsung Heroes. The Jack Ivy Detachment, Marine Corps League, Color Guard from the Treasure Coast will present the presentation of Colors. Music will be provided by choirs from interfaith communities around the diocese. There will be dance performances by The Orita Dance Group, the Starlets of St. Ann Dancers and the Sacred Heart Dancers. There will be a concert before the prayer service so come early and enjoy the wonderful singing. Following the service a reception will be held in the Cathedral parish hall. This event is sponsored by the Catholic Charities Office of Black Catholic Ministry. For further information, call Lorraine at Begin the New Year in Prayer Contemplative Outreach of Palm Beach County invites you to join us at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola where Fr. Bill Sheehan will speak to us about prayer Jan. 8 & 9, 2012 at 7:00 PM. Fr. Bill is an experienced and beloved retreat director who has been involved with Contemplative Outreach since 1983 and continues to serve the Contemplative Prayer communities. PROTECTING GOD S CHILDREN The Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach is committed to the safety and protection of all God s precious children in its care. Victims of abuse are encouraged to contact the Diocesan Victim Assistance coordinator to begin necessary emotional, psychological and spiritual healing. The Diocese of Palm Beach Victim Assistance Coordinator, Ms.Theresa Fretterd, can be reached at For more information on Diocesan policies and procedures for reporting abuse as well as to view the Charter for the Protection of Children please go to and click on Protection of Children.

12 St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church Jensen Beach, Florida Welcome Homeschooling Families! St. Martin hosts a Home School Co-op each Wednesdays from 10 am to Noon in the Education Building Our Co-op is a weekly opportunity for Catholic homeschooling families to come together to pray, play, learn and grow. We have children of all ages from birth to High School and parents who strive to provide a strong network of Catholic fellowship and enrichment for their children. For more information, please contact Nicole at nicole@st.martindp.com or , ext 25. Families of other parishes are also invited to attend! PRE K-5 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Merry Christmas to All... We would like to extend our heartfelt wish for a blessed Christmas and joyous New Year. May the peace of the Lord be with you always!...and Happy Birthday Jesus! A BIG thank you to all the families who donated items to our Happy Birthday Jesus party and to our volunteers-- We could not have done it without you. The children had a fun Christmas celebration while remembering that Jesus is the reason for the season! Christmas Holiday Class Schedule There will not be classes on December 25th and January 1st. Regular classes will resume on January 8th. Mass Participation- Look for our 1st graders in the month of January!! If you have any questions regarding our Religious Education Program, please contact Julie Breen at Julie@stmartindp.com or ext. 17.

13 The Nativity of the Lord December 25, 2011 YOUTH MINISTRY R.C.I.A. Are you interested in becoming Catholic? Are you an adult who would like to receive Baptism, Communion, Reconciliation or Confirmation? Do you have questions about the Catholic Church? We are here for you! Due to the Christmas Holidays we will meet on December 27th in the Education Building. We would love to meet you! You can also contact Nicole at or , ext 25. We would love to help you wherever you are in your faith journey. We are traveling on our journeys together!

14 MINISTRY CONTACTS: Altar Care/Art & Environment Ann Huesing Altar Servers Nora Henderson Caritas Religious Gift Shop Tracey Zaberer Catechesis & Faith Formation Nicole Aitken Ext. 25 Catholic Daughters of the Americas Meg Faughnan Divine Mercy Counseling & Healing Center Office Ext. 32 Donna Gardner John Stadelman Emmaus Susie Bobko Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Celeste Norup Homebound Ministers Dr. J. Perez Knights of Columbus Council # 8048 Julio Perez paxjp@yahoo.com Knitting Angels Norma Olio nolio@surfglobal.net Latin Mass Choir Parish Office Lectors Ed Wasielewski erwasielewski@bellsouth.net Matthew 25:35 Ministries: Soup Kitchen Pat Rosati or Thrift Store Michelle Florio michelle@stmartindp.com Food Pantry & Charity Rita Melichar RESPECT LIFE DIRECTORY FOR CONFIDENTIAL HELP/PREGNANCY ASSISTANCE Pregnancy Care Center Stuart Ft. Pierce Care Net or POST ABORTION CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELING Rachel s Vineyard Call Donna at (561) Diocesan Respect Life Office Toll free at (888)465-HOPE (4673) Call Don Kazimir at (561) Men of St. Martin Fellowship Dave Olio dolio@surfglobal.net Ministers of Hospitality/Ushers Lorie Shekailo lories@stmartindp.com Music and Liturgy Parish Office Padre Pio Franciscan Fraternity Contact Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Lisa Buss jmjlife@gmail.com Pre K-5 Religious Education Julie Breen julie@stmartindp.com Prison Ministry Parish Office R.C.I.A. Nicole Aitken Ext nicole@stmartindp.com Respect Life Dave Olio dolio@surfglobal.net Sacred Scripture Bible Study Susie Bobko sbobko@att.net Sacristan Nora Henderson nora@stmartindp.com Volunteer Coordinator Michelle Florio volunteers@stmartindp.com Youth Ministry Cara Palsis cara@stmartindp.com STAFF EXTENSIONS & Cara Palsis: Ext. 17 / cara@stmartindp.com Claudette Horst: Ext. 26 / claudette@stmartindp.com Donna Gardner: Ext. 32 / isaiah61@bellsouth.net Funerals: Ext.42/ nora@stmartindp.com General/Parish Office info@stmartindp.com Jane Marszewski: Ext. 10 / janem@stmartindp.com Jay Horst: Ext. 20 / jay@stmartindp.com John Stadelman: Ext. 46 / JohnStadelman@stmartindp.com Lorie Shekailo: Ext. 11 / lories@stmartindp.com Nicole Aitken: Ext. 25 / nicole@stmartindp.com Pre-K-5 Rel. Ed.: Ext. 25 / julie@stmartindp.com Volunteer Program: volunteers@stmartindp.com Website: Youth Ministry: Ext. 17 / cara@stmartindp.com

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