St. Coleman. Catholic Church. Mass Schedule. Confession

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1 St. Coleman Catholic Church Mass Schedule Sunday 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm, 6:00 pm Saturday Evening Vigil 4:30 pm, 6:00 pm Weekdays M-F 7:00 am, 8:00 am Confession Saturday 3:30 to 4:00 pm and 5:30 to 6:00 pm Baptism Parents should notify the rectory office, at least one month in advance. Parents must participate in the Parish Pre-Baptism Course. Weekly Novena In honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mondays at 7:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration First Fridays from 8:30-9:30 am

2 The Sunday Readings First Reading 2 Chronicles 36:14-16,19-23 The causes for the Israelites captivity in Babylon are described. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 137:1-2,3,4-5,6 A lament from exile for the loss of Jerusalem Second Reading Ephesians 2:4-10 In grace we have been saved, so that we may do the work of the Lord. Gospel Reading John 3:14-21 Jesus tells Nicodemus that the Son of Man will be raised up so that those who believe in him will have eternal life. Background on the Gospel Reading The fourth Sunday of Lent is sometimes called Laetare Sunday.Laetare is a Latin word that means rejoice. Traditionally, Sundays are named after the first word of the liturgy s opening antiphon. On this Sunday, the antiphon is taken from the book of the prophet Isaiah (Isaiah 66:10-11). Even as we observe our Lenten sacrifices, we rejoice in anticipation of the joy that will be ours at Easter. Today s Gospel reading is taken from John s Gospel. It consists of two parts. The first part is the final sentence of Jesus reply to Nicodemus, the Pharisee who approached Jesus at night. Nicodemus acknowledged Jesus as someone who had come from God and seemed to want to be a follower of Jesus. Jesus greeted Nicodemus with the observation that one must be born from above to see the Kingdom of God. The dialogue between Jesus and Nicodemus that followed was about the meaning of this phrase. Nicodemus misunderstood Jesus at every point, but there was no animosity in the questions he posed to Jesus. In the part of the conversation with Nicodemus in today s Gospel, Jesus referred to an incident reported in the Old Testament. When the Israelites grumbled against the Lord during their sojourn in the desert, God sent venomous serpents to punish them for their complaints. The Israelites repented and asked Moses to pray for them. The Lord heard Moses prayer and instructed him to make a bronze serpent and mount it on a pole. All who had been bitten by a serpent and then looked upon the bronze serpent were cured. By recalling this story, Jesus alludes to the salvation that would be accomplished through his death and Resurrection. The second part of today s Gospel is a theological reflection on Jesus words to Nicodemus. The Gospel of John is known for this kind of reflection offered within the narrative. The words of the Evangelist are in continuity with the words of the prologue to John s Gospel. In these reflections, John elaborates on a number of themes that are found in his Gospel: light and darkness, belief and unbelief, good and evil, salvation and condemnation. In John s reflection, we find an observation about human sinfulness. Jesus is the light that has come into the world, but people preferred the darkness. We wish to keep our sins hidden, even from God. Jesus has come into the world to reveal our sins so that they may be forgiven. This is the Good News; it is the reason for our rejoicing in this season of Lent and throughout our lives. Mass Intentions for March 10-18th Saturday March 10th St. Dominic Savio 4:30pm Christine Ziolkowski by Pat W. Celebrant Fr. Henryk 6:00pm Adrian Holt by Marion Gordon & Malcolm Holt For the Parishioners of St. Coleman Church Celebrant Fr. Marek Sunday March 11th St. John Ogilvie 7:30am Urbano Rodriguez by Carlos, Marin & Randy Celebrant Fr. Marek 9:00am Jim Endres by Fr. Pedro Celebrant Fr. Henryk 11:00am Donald Scott Fiebach by Clay & Linda King Celebrant Fr. Marcone 12:30pm Robert Mongavero by Wife & children Celebrant - Fr. Henryk 6:00pm Arnaldo Leon by Grandchildren Celebrant Fr. Jerry Monday March 12th Blessed Angela Salawa 7:00am Leonard & Sophia Stanek by Rev. Kris Bartos 8:00am Patrick Devlin by Hutchinson Family Tuesday March 13th Saint Leander of Seville 7:00am Special Int. Betsy Gates by Fr. Pedro LLeo 8:00am Tim Lis by Ralph Scipione Wednesday March 14th Saint Maximilian 7:00am Special Int. Susan Baer by Fr. Pedro M. Lleo 8:00am Otto Anderhub by the Leniart Family Thursday March 15th Saint Louise de Marmillac 7:00 am Special Intention by Dolores 8:00 am Martha & Edward Yasso by Claudette & Family Friday March 16th St. Clement Mary 7:00am Ralph & Helen Stanek by Rev Kris Bartos 8:00am Caroline Luttrull by Mike & Marianne Caldaron Saturday March 17th Saint Patrick 4:30pm James Carroll by the Carroll Family Celebrant Fr. Jerry 6:00pm For the Parishioners of St. Coleman Church Celebrant Fr. Henryk Sunday March 18th Saint Cyril 7:30am Jerry Calcagnile by Pat & James Fragnito Celebrant Fr. Marcone 9:00am For the priests of St. Coleman s parish by Rectory Staff Celebrant Fr. Marek 11:00am Art Stabill by Clay & Linda King Celebrant Fr. Henryk 12:30pm Clementina Cavero by Fr. Pedro M. Lleo Celebrant - Fr. Jerry 6:00pm Segunda Leon by Fr. Pedro M. Lleo Celebrant Fr. Marek

3 St. Coleman Church Baptisms And He took the children in His arms, put His hands on them and blessed them. --The Bible. Mark 10:16 St. Coleman Women s Club Co Presidents Vivi Gerardi and Vana Ross Next event : Painting with Miss Babette March 28th 7:00-9:00 pm at the Holy Family Center. All Supplies, wine, appetizers are provided, plus you get to take your painting home! RSVP by March 10th PRE BAPTISM CLASS The next class for parents who wish to have a child baptized will take place Tuesday April 3rd at 7:30 pm You must preregister for this class in the Parish Office, in order to complete the necessary forms. Participation in the parent preparation class is mandatory for both parents. Stations of the Cross every Friday in Lent starting Friday, February 16, 2018 at 6:00pm The Archdiocese of Miami announces Reconciliation Weekend During the season of Lent we encourage and welcome you to the Sacrament of Reconciliation We are offering Reconciliation on Friday, March 16th from 5:00pm to 6:00pm Welcome Archbishop Wenski! Archbishop Wenski will be in attendance for the sacrament of Confirmation on March 11, 2018 at the 12:30 pm Mass. St. Coleman Men s Club next meeting is February 13th at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall. This year s President is Joe Cerquozzi St. Coleman Prayer Group meets on Thursday mornings at 8:00 am in the Church. If you cannot gather with us, but have a special intention feel free to contact Andrea Vitale at Choir Rehearsals Every Wednesday Children from 6:15 to 7:00 pm Adults from 7:30 to 9:00 pm Rehearsals every Wednesday from 6:15 to 7:00 pm in the church and Mass every Sunday at 9:00 am Divine Will Study Group Come, grow in the knowledge of His most adorable will. The group meets every Tuesday from 8:30 to 10:00am in the Church. The Book of the Passion is read on Friday from 8:30 to 9:00 am for more information call Nita Youth Group Mass The first, third and fifth Saturday of the month at 6:00pm. Edge Night for middle school students following in the Holy Family Center until 9:00pm. Important Numbers After Hours Emergency Number Rectory Office School Principal: Dr. Lori St. Thomas Director of Religious Education: Cecilia Sousa Women s Club: Vici Gerardi Men s Club: Joe Cerquozzi Music Director: Marion Gordon Organist: Youth Ministry: Keri and Mason Bond Respect Life Italian Festival

4 Holy Week and Easter Sunday Schedule March 16th Confessions 5:00pm-6:00pm Stations of the Cross 6:00pm March 25th Palm Sunday 7:30am 9:00am 11:00am 12:30pm March 29th Holy Thursday 7:00pm Mass of the Last Supper followed by Veneration March 30th Good Friday 3:00pm Stations of the Cross 7:00pm Mass of the Liturgy March 31st Holy Saturday or cup of New England chowder 7:00pm Vigil Mass April 1st Easter Sunday 6:30am Sunrise Mass in the field 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 12:30pm and 6:00pm Sunday March 18th Archbishop Wenski has set a goal of $180,000 for St. Coleman Church. Will you help us reach our goal by pledging or donating? Girl Scout Troop is having a Bake sale to benefit the Walking for Anthony organization founded by the Purcell family whose son suffered a spinal cord injury after diving into the ocean. The girl scouts are going for their bronze badge. You can give online Pledging a small donation every week or monthly will help so many people in our community. Thank you to those parishionerswho have already contributed. We thank you for your support! Volunteer Dinner! This is your night to shine! St. Coleman Church s Volunteer Dinner will be held on Thursday April 5th, 2018 in the Parish Hall. Invitations will be mailed shortly. Please hold the date, we have dinner and dancing planned for the evening.

5 St. Coleman Church presents Our First Family Yard Sale!!! Saturday, March 17th 8:00AM 1:00PM Need to sell some items, but don t want to sell at your house or online? Then bring them to St. Coleman Church. We are having our first Family Yard Sale. If you re not selling then come by and shop! You can purchase two parking spaces for $25.00 or a single spot for $ These spots are only for St. Coleman parishioners or families of the school. We will promote the event on Facebook and advertise outside the church. Pick up a flyer in the back of the church for more details and registration! Call Marty in the Rectory at to reserve your spot! Easter Flowers Easter flowers are available for you to purchase this Easter, to be placed in the sanctuary for Easter services and to share with those who worship with us. If you would like your flowers to be in honor or in memory of loved ones, please complete the order form below and return to the rectory. You may pick up your flowers on Monday morning if you wish or you may also donate your flowers by indicating this on the order form and arrangements will be made to have your flowers taken to a nursing home. For more information please call the church office at Checks for Easter flowers should be made payable to St. Coleman Church and marked Easter Flowers. As a reminder please place your order by Sunday, March 18th and please print clearly. Name: Lilies $15 per pot: Number of pots: Total $ In Honor of : In Memory of : In Celebration of: Donate my flowers :

6 St Coleman s Sister School in Haiti During the past year, St. Coleman s Church and School have been proud to sponsor a Sister School in the Corail Community of Haiti of over 200 students in conjunction with Food for the Poor, a 501 (c ) ( 3) organization located in Coconut Creek, Florida. Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. An estimated 80% of the population lives below the poverty line, needing food, clean water, and a safe place to live. Haiti is a bleak place for children. Twothirds of all Haitian children suffer from malnutrition, and 117 of every 1,000 children die before reaching their 5th birthday. Life expectancy is a mere 51 years for men and 54 years for women. Clean water for drinking, cooking and bathing are in short supply, which continues to fuel the spread of various waterborne diseases. With so many families focused on merely survival, many Haitian children never get the chance to receive even a basic education. Haiti s literacy rate is a dismal 53%. Corail is a small village in Petit Goave, in the south central region of Haiti, about a 90 minute drive from Port au Prince. The community has an estimated population of 3,600 residents, of which approximately 95% live on an income of less than US $1 per day. Most of the residents live in unsafe shacks made of sticks, wood and mud. Roofs made of old zinc sheets and thatch from banana and palm trees offer little protection from the elements. When it rains, water seeps in and turns dirt floors into mud. Food for the Poor has undertaken and completed Phase 1 of a Corail Community Development and School Project to build a new school, build 25 double-unit homes, a community center that also serves as a worship center, a safe water system and sanitation block to address the critical needs of the community. When the new school was dedicated last year, each student was given a Bible. Food for the Poor, one of the largest international relief and development organizations in the nation, does much more than feed millions of the hungry poor primarily in 17 countries of the Caribbean and Latin America. This Christian ministry provides emergency relief assistance, clean water, medicines, educational materials, homes, support for orphans and the aged, skills training and micro-enterprise development assistance, with more than 95% of all donations including donated goods, going directly to programs that help the poor. Your generous donation of $25, $50, or $100 to supply a child school supplies and tuition would be greatly appreciated. Taxdeductible donations are payable to Food For The Poor. If you are providing your check for school supplies and tuition, please put in the memo section of your check Corail School SC This year Food for the Poor is embarking on Phase II of the Corail Community Development. There are 30 additional families who Food For The Poor has identified as being in urgent need of homes. Each home costs $7,325 to build. If you are interested in making a donation of $25, $50, $100, $500 or $1000 or even $7,325 to build a home in Corail, Haiti, for a destitute family, please put on your check in the memo section Corail Community Development Phase II SC Thank you for your generosity. On the weekend masses on April 14 and 15, in the lobby of St. Coleman s church, we will be collecting any school supplies for school children that you may have at your home or that you would like to buy. Please bring any of the following donations: backpacks or book bags, 2- pocket folders, small 3- ring binders, lined filler paper, pencils, pens, erasers, colored pencils, crayons, rulers, pencil box or pouch, glue sticks, graph paper, multicolor construction paper, safety scissors, pencil sharpeners, spiral notebooks, composition books, chalk, chalk erasers, poster board, washable markers, scotch tape and paper clips. If you are interested in viewing more about or giving online to St. Coleman s sister school and community, please go on line at The mailing address for your check is Food For The Poor, 6401 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, Florida Our contact person at Food For The Poor is Colossia Butts at , extension Colossia s address is colossiab@foodforthepoor.com. Our goal this year is to provide school supplies for 200 children for one year and to build at least 10 homes. Thank You for Your Generosity

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