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1 2405 Philippe Parkway Safety Harbor, FL (727) Fax: (727) S I O T S 30, 2018 Church Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (727) Fax: (727) School Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (727) Fax: (727) Religious Educa on Office Hours Monday - Tuesday 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday- Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (727) Fax: (727)

2 Celebra ons of the Holy Eucharist Masses Monday Friday 8:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. Saturday: 8:30 a.m.( includes Anoin ng of the Sick), Saturday Vigils: 4 p.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday: 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m.-family Mass, 10:15 a.m., 12:00p.m. & 5 p.m.-lifeteen/young Adult Bap sms Please contact the church office at least 6 weeks in advance. Sacrament of Reconcilia on Saturday 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Communal Celebra ons during Advent and Lent. (Special Schedule During Holidays) Church Office (727) Clergy and Consecrated Religious Pastor - Reverend Father Len Piotrowski Parochial Vicar - Reverend Father Brad Reed Pastoral Ministries - Deacon John Alvarez Assis ng - Deacon Vincent Alterio Deacon Dominic Friscia Deacon Steven Girardi Deacon Greg Nash Religious - Sister Donna Daniels, SND Sister Rene a Graff, SND Bereavement - Sister Donna Daniels, SND Funeral Liaison - Helen Crowley Espiritu Santo Catholic School (727) Principal - Veronica Slain Clearwater Central Catholic High School (727) Principal - James W. Deputy (Parish Supported High School) Parish Informa on Weddings Please contact the church office at least 6 months in advance. Parish Staff Our Mission and Our Vision Sacrament of Anoin ng of the Sick Every Saturday morning during the 8:30 a.m. Mass, 2nd Thursday at 11:00 a.m. during our Sick & Homebound Mass, or you may ask the priest a er any Mass, or call the office for an appointment. Devo ons First Friday Adora on of the Blessed Sacrament 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. with Benedic on of the Blessed Sacrament Marian Prayers: In honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Mondays a er the 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Masses Rosaries Monday Saturday, 8:00 a.m. Thursday, 10:15 a.m. and following the 6:30 p.m. Mass. Pastoral Staff Office (727) Bulle n Editor - Jean Hart Director of Accoun ng & Finance - Jus ne Mullaney Director of Business Services - Terry Ness Evangelization & Adult Faith Formation - Deacon Steven Girardi Liturgy & Music - Jeff FitzCharles Office Manager - Michelle Ishman Outreach Ministries/Pastoral Council - Deacon Vincent Alterio RCIA - Deacon Steven Girardi Sacristan - Paule e Purvis Sick & Homebound Visita ons - Deacon Dom Friscia Stewardship & Family Life Ministries - Tim Bergevin Superintendent of Facili es & Grounds - Rich Waddick Website - Sonia Romero Religious Educa on (727) Director of Religious Educa on Ellen Jones RE Administra ve Assistant Pat Roane Mission Statement -Who We Are The welcoming community of Espiritu Santo, inspired by the Holy Spirit, is commi ed to encountering Christ by spreading the joy of the Gospel, celebra ng the sacraments, serving with compassion, and embracing all on our journey of faith together. (In a Nutshell: To proclaim and live Jesus Christ to all in love.) Vision Statement-Who We Strive To Be Espiritu Santo Catholic Church and School is a warm and welcoming Eucharist centered parish community reaching out to all people in their treasured diversity. We support and encourage all people, especially our youth, to grow and par cipate more fully in their journey of faith. We ac vely engage in parish and community ministries that transform our words of faith into works of compassion, mercy and a commitment to social jus ce in the one global family. We envision a stronger commitment to be er understand, appreciate and celebrate the joy of the gospel, the grace of the sacraments and the transforma ve power of prayer and God s infinite love.

3 We are a Sacramental People Mass Inten ons Bap sm: Parents of infants and children six years of age and younger contact the church office preferably six weeks in advance at bap sm@espiritusanto.cc Children seven years and older, teens & adults contact: Deacon Steven Girardi for more informa on at deaconsteven@espiritusanto.cc First Holy Communion & Confirma on: School aged, contact Ellen Jones, ellen@espiritusanto.cc Older teens and adults, contact Deacon Steven Girardi, deaconsteven@espiritusanto.cc Marriage: Contact Tim Bergevin at least six months in advance at m@espiritusanto.cc Holy Orders: Contact Father Carl Melchior (727) ; or spvoca on@dosp.org Prayer List Please pray for those who are suffering from illness in our parish. Prayer list names remain on the prayer list for eight weeks, a call is needed to renew. Kevin Adair Elsie Archer Patricia Arias Anthony Bacewicz Donald Bishop Marie Bishop Richard Book Tim Carberry Chuck Coggin Barbara Cowne Tony DeGenaro Phyllis Dou Joni Giardino-Lopez Victor Giuliani Roberta Giuliani Rosemarie Harvey Colleen Hennessy Paula Holcombe Joan Jelm Patricia Karl Tim Keyes Jim Larkins Raymond Mar nez Brooke Musmacker Marilynn Norris Lynn Plaster Julia Radcliffe Adeline Ross George Slefinger Roberta Su on Hester Thuerk Cesar Velasco Priest Convoca on Please note that October 1st through 4th all priests from the Diocese of St. Petersburg will be a ending the Priest s Convoca on which means that there will be communion services rather than our daily Masses during this me. Monday, October 1 8:30 a.m. Guillermina Rivera 12:15 p.m. Communion Service 6:30 p.m. Communion Service Tuesday, October 2 8:30 a.m. Communion Service 12:15 p.m. Communion Service 6:30 p.m. Communion Service Wednesday, October 3 8:30 a.m. Communion Service 12:15 p.m. Communion Service 6:30 p.m. Communion Service Thursday, October 4 8:30 a.m. Communion Service 12:15 p.m. Communion Service 6:30 p.m. Katherine C. Pernice Friday, October 5 8:30 a.m. Jeff Miltner 12:15 p.m. Marie Micillo 6:30 p.m. Violet Mar n Saturday, October 6 8:30 a.m. Lydia Jewell Vigil Masses 4:00 p.m. Joe Quagliana 6:00 p.m. Stephen Azzarelli Sunday, October 7 7:00 a.m. Carol Padilla 8:30 a.m. For the People INT 10:15 a.m. Victor Steiner 12:00 p.m. George Wildmann 5:00 p.m. Staneslaw Mazel & Family

4 In the previous week s installment of APA and Caring for the Community we saw how the Diocese supports the elderly. Care for the elderly is a major concern, especially here in the state of Florida with so many re rees. This week we are featuring care for low income families Part of the $1,801,000 budget for Catholic Social Services goes towards assis ng the low income families. Considering the cutbacks in state and federal assistance to these families and the escalated values of the Tampa Bay housing market, one of the objec ves of the Courageously Living the Gospel program is to establish 8 10 new loca ons of affordable housing for low, fixed income families or singles. This is your APA dona on at work. Blessed are we APA and Caring for the Community Reflec ons Reflec ons on the Scriptures by Jack Conroy, Ph. D - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time I. Genesis 2:18-24 The Model for Community Reflec on: We read part of the second Crea on Story from Genesis. Scholars have recognized that the Crea on narra ve is dependant upon Ancient Near East culture; if we read carefully, the author depicts a God who works much like we do...he tried one solu on to the solitude of "the man" and it did not work; so, He tried another, making "woman" (Heb. ish-shah) from "man" (ish). The crucial element, however, is that it is human community that fulfills our des ny. Life with animals was not sufficient. The Creator knew that being-alone was inhuman; and only another human could remedy that defect. This passage introduces perhaps the central theme of all Scripture: the human "experiment" is communal in character; and its success depends upon the recogni on that other humans are not "alien," but are "bone of my bone..." And the model for all community is the dyad-become-monad of two persons who become one being. II. Hebrews 2:9-11 Another Source of "Community" Reflec on: This short reading packs into it two cri cal ideas: 1) While Christ (the same pre-existent Logos who was vehicle of Crea on) assumed a form of a mere human being ("lower than the angels"), He was perfected as a result of His suffering and death. He became one of us, even to embracing death, and was glorified therein. He thus became the "High Priest" who con nues to offer the Perfect Sacrifice. 2) By His assuming our form, by becoming totally and fully human, He became our Brother. The Incarna on becomes that bridge that spans the impossible chasm that separates the Totally Other, the Origin of Being, from the u erly con ngent, fragile and minuscule crea on. Contemporary science, which recognizes our en re solar system as a barely percep ble pimple in one small galaxy, merely reinforces the character of the centrality of the Incarna on. Despite the almost impossibility of finding our planet on a cosmic scale, God cared/cares for us. III. Mark 10:2-16 Community Again Reflec on: We have two stories combined in this reading: The first is a "controversy" story, but which was most likely the standard form of discussion about Torah that existed among learned Jews at the me. Jesus took a stricter posi on about divorce than was normal at the me. The emphasis, I suggest, is the cri cal character of stability within the human community. This does not mean that the human community cannot exist if divorce exists; but divorce introduces stress on the basic unit of society that ought to be avoided. The second story reflects another aspect of "community." Children were the most powerless in that society; and to suggest that the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to these affirms the inclusiveness that Christ and His Church insist upon. The same issue is being dealt with: "Community." San Jose Mission Apartments

5 50 Years of Caring for the Community Our Diocese is 50 Years Old. We have made a difference in the world and in our local area. We conbnue to make a difference making the world a bever place for all people as we serve God s people together. On June 17, 2018, the Diocese of St. Petersburg celebrated the 50th anniversary of its establishment. Bishop Gregory Parkes has chosen the theme of Gra#tude, Joy and Hope for the Diocese s golden jubilee. He is asking all Catholics to remember the past with gra#tude, celebrate the present with joy and look to the future with hope. Below is a featured highlight from the past 50 years recalling the IMPACT we have made in this community we call home. IMPACT ON LOW-INCOME FAMILIES

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8 Adult Faith Forma on Religious Educa on No Religious Educa on Class There will be no Religious Educa on classes the week of Oct 14. Enjoy the me with your family. Confirma on Students The first mee ng for Confirma on will be on either Oct 7 at 1:00 p.m. or Oct 10 at 6:00 p.m. in Padua Hall. Please keep an eye on your for more informa on. Interested in becoming Catholic? Come and Join Us Our RCIA sessions are under way and if you are thinking about becoming Catholic, or you are bap zed but want to make your Confirma on, there is s ll me to join us. Our weekly sessions are from 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays in Room 1 of the John Bosco Center. This week we will talk about the celebra on of the Roman Catholic Mass. We will look at the many aspects of our sacred liturgy, from the gathering hymn and procession to the final blessing when we are sent in peace to spread the Gospel of the Lord. Each Sunday Mass is an Easter celebra on as we gather as a community to remember and share in the passion and resurrec on of Jesus through Holy Scripture, music, prayer and, ul mately, sharing the body and blood of Christ in the Eucharist. RCIA - Rite of Chris an Ini a on of Adults is a faith forma on journey that leads to full communion with the Roman Catholic Church. For those who are not bap zed, that ini a on comes at the Easter Vigil Mass on April 20 with the sacraments of Bap sm, Holy Communion and Confirma on. We also help to prepare adults for Confirma on who already are bap zed as Catholics or in most Protestant faith tradi ons. We have scheduled these Confirma ons for Dec. 9, March 17 and May 23. The prepara on me depends on the faith experiences of each person. For informa on about RCIA or adult Confirma on, please contact Deacon Steven Girardi at our parish office, (727) , ext. 310 or by at deaconsteven@espiritusanto.cc First Reconcilia on/first Holy Communion An informa onal mee ng concerning First Reconcilia- on/first Holy Communion will be on either Sunday, Nov 4 at 1:00 pm or Wednesday, Nov 7 at 6:00 p.m. in Padua Hall. Keep an eye out on your inbox for more informa on. Student Safe Environment The student por on of the Safe Environment program will be done the week of October 21. If you would like to preview the program, contact Ellen in the RE office. Middle School Youth Event On Friday, Oct 12 from 6-8 p.m. we will meet in the youth room of the John Bosco Center for a night of service! We will bake homemade cookies and brownies and visit our priests to show how much they are appreciated. We will also do some ground cleanup and have pizza and drinks. Come and join us for a night learning how fun serving can be! Deacon Steven Girardi RCIA deaconsteven@espiritusanto.cc Ellen Jones Director of Religious Educa on ellen@espiritusanto.cc

9 Diocese of St. Petersburg 50th Anniversary Celebra on Family Faith Fest FREE EVENT! ALL ARE INVITED! Faith is Alive at the Free Family Faith Fest! Prayer and the Sacraments will be a major focus of the Family Faith Fest. There will be a large Faith Village where many people will gather to pray the rosary and to worship Jesus Christ through Eucharis c Adora on. Priests will also be on hand to answer ques ons and to administer the Sacrament of Reconcilia on. Bishop Gregory Parkes will celebrate Mass at 4 p.m. on the large stage. Bishop Gregory Parkes invites you to the Family Faith Fest, the Diocese of St. Petersburg s 50th Anniversary celebra on, Saturday, October 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Al Lopez Park in Tampa. Visit for more informa on.

10 America ~ The Jesuit Review To help accompany you through the various complexi#es and challenges in the world and church today including the abuse crisis, Father Len would like to encourage all of us to get American Magazine. This magazine promises to provide a lot of resources in this regard. You need someone to help accompany you as you help accompany others as we journey in faith together. Please be sure to check out the NEW Diocesan Accountability Website at America MEDIA JOIN THE CONVERSATION americamedia.org A JESUIT MINISTRY Multi-platform media ministry includes: America Films Press Our award-winning flagship magazine News clips, interviews, mini-documentaries New books, e-books from America archives P2P Radio Social Person-to-person talks, conferences and pilgrimages America This Week on The Catholic Channel SiriusXM 129 Daily Posts and updates On news and events Digital Blogs, Videos, Podcasts, Slideshows The National Catholic Review Become a Subscribing Member Join the conversa#on and receive the award-winning magazine, exclusive digital content and access to members-only events. Your support will help us con#nue providing a smart take on faith and culture from a variety of engaging Catholic perspec#ves. Print & digital subscripbon for 1 year - $60 (26 issues plus 2 special literary reviews) For more informa#on go to americamagazine.org/subscribe or contact customer service/subscrip#ons at to subscribe or to give a gi3. TJP Essays, Blogs, Mul#-Media for young adult Catholics

11 NEW Diocesan Accountability Website Stewardship & Family Life This website provides informa on and resources regarding accountability measures that have been put in place for the protec on of youth and vulnerable adults. It also includes a Frequently Asked Ques ons (FAQ) sec on that may be helpful to the faithful who have ques ons. The site will be updated with addi onal informa on and FAQ s as they become available. The link to the new website is You can also access the website through the diocesan homepage at APA SHORTFALL Hope is what Mary, Mother of God, sheltered in her heart during the darkest me of her life: Friday a ernoon un l Sunday morning. That is hope: she had it. And that hope has renewed everything. May God grant us that grace. Pope Francis Rev. Kenneth Bonadies, a re red priest of the Archdiocese of Har ord, who has served in this parish, was recently informed by his archdiocese that he has been accused of the sexual abuse of a minor during the 1980s, while in ac ve ministry in Connec cut. Facul es for ministry in the Diocese of St. Petersburg have been removed pending the outcome of the inves ga on. Prayer for Healing Vic ms of Abuse God of endless love, ever caring, ever strong, always present, always just: You gave your only Son to save us by the blood of his cross. Gentle Jesus, shepherd of peace, join to your own suffering the pain of all who have been hurt in body, mind, and spirit by those who betrayed the trust placed in them. Hear our cries as we agonize over the harm done to our brothers and sisters. Breathe wisdom into our prayers, soothe restless hearts with hope, steady shaken spirits with faith: Show us the way to jus ce and wholeness, enlightened by truth and enfolded in your mercy. Holy Spirit, comforter of hearts, heal your people s wounds and transform our brokenness. Grant us courage and wisdom, humility and grace, so that we may act with jus ce and find peace in you. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen. To date more than $270,000 has been paid to the 2018 Annual Pastoral Appeal (APA), bringing us to 74% of our parish goal from 978 families! Following Mary s example, we must shelter hope in our hearts and cul vate that which has been entrusted to us for this genera on and those to follow. Let us Rejoice in Hope and recommit ourselves to Christ s mission of spreading the gospel message to those who seek Him through our gi s to the Annual Pastoral Appeal (APA). Thank you to our parishioners who have par cipated in the APA this year, helping our diocesan church extend Christ s love and mercy. Your generosity is a blessing to those we serve. If you have not yet made a gi or pledge, on behalf of our parish please prayerfully consider a contribu on using the return envelope in Fr. Len s le er sent to households a couple of weeks ago. Envelopes are available in the pews or go to our website, and click on Tim Bergevin Stewardship & Family Life m@espiritusanto.cc

12 Around the Parish All-You-Can-Eat Full Family Breakfast The Knights of Columbus invite you to Join us on Sunday, October 7th for an All-You-Can- Eat Full Family Breakfast in the Parish Center a er 7, 8:30, 10:15 a.m. Masses. Scrambled eggs, sausage links and 4 different pancakes (plain, pumpkin, blueberry and chocolate chip) milk, juice and our famous bo omless cup of coffee. $6.00 for adults and $2.00 for children ages Blessing of Animals In the tradi on of St. Francis of Assisi, we will gather on Saturday, October 6, at 10:00 a.m. for the annual blessing of our pets. We will begin with prayer, and scripture to thank God for the gi of his creatures and the joy they bring to our lives. All pets are welcome (must be accompanied by owner!) and will be blessed individually. The blessing will take place on the grassy area between the Parish Center and the Church Office Building. Bring water for your pet and a folding chair for yourself if you wish. (Please be prepared to clean up a er your pet if necessary!) 3 rd Annual Wine Glass Paint Night with Friends Join us for a fun-filled evening of tasty appe zers, wine tas ng and desserts. Our Fall and Winter Holiday themed crea ons will be guided by our school s art teacher, Kim Jacke. No art experience is needed. All wine glasses or hurricane candleholders and pain ng supplies will be provided. Saturday, October 13 th, 7 9 p.m. in the Parish Center $10 Dona on All proceeds support Espiritu Santo Catholic School s Laura Beach Giving Garden Please purchase ckets a er Mass the weekends of September 29/30 & October 6/7 or RSVP by Monday, October 8th to Ka e Gonsch at (727) or ka ep5110@gmail.com Advent by Candlelight Save the Date! Saturday, December 1, :30-9:30 p.m. All men and women are invited to an evening of reflec on, fellowship, and beau ful music. Special guest speakers will be Abby and Davis of Spirit FM You won t want to miss this wonderful opportunity to prepare your hearts for the coming of Christ. Keep watching the bulle n for more informa on. Our Seminarians St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary Donald Amodeo 2nd Theology Deacon Anthony Astrab 4th Theology Zachary Brasseur 2nd Theology Chris an Galvan 1st Theology Deacon Joshua Hare 4th Theology Reinaldo Jara 2nd Theology Connor Penn 3rd Theology Mark Drew Woodke 3rd Theology Pastoral Year Israel Hernandez Cathedral of St. Jude Fredy Medina Na vity Pon fical North American College-Rome Joshua Bertrand 3rd Theology Ralph D Elia 4th Theology St. John Vianney College Seminary Paul Ciulei Freshman Year Mark DeSio Junior Year Phillip Dvorak Freshman Year Stephen Eschenfelder Junior Year Kenneth Keenan Pre-Theology II Christopher Marte Sophomore Year Elvi Moya Pre-Theology I Alejandro Posada Pre-Theology II Andrew Zsebedics Freshman Year

13 Around the Parish BapBsm Class Saturday, Oct. 6th in John Bosco Center 9:30 a.m. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! Bap#sm is the first sacrament of the Catholic Church that your child will receive. Expectant parents or parents of infants and children six and under are invited to our next bap#sm orienta#on class. To register or for addi#onal informa#on, please call ext. 324 or the bap#sm ministry at St. Vincent DePaul Community Kitchen and Resource Center is in need of Volunteers for the following posi#ons and days. Bereavement Care Ministry A new bereavement group will begin Monday, Oct. 1 for adult children who have lost a parent. We will meet in the Gathering Room from 2-4 p.m. The group will also meet Oct. 15, 29 and Nov. 5. For more informa#on and to register, please call Sr. Donna Daniels at Monday - Bar Code Scanner on the serving line. (No experience needed) Dedicated Sunday Cook- You would start at 5:00 a.m. If interested, please call Pete Scalia (c) If you are interested, please call Pete Scalia, (office) svdpsoup@tampabay.rr.com or come by and visit us at 1345 Park St. Clearwater, FL 33756, websitewww.svdpsoupkitchenchapel.com The Espiritu Santo Church & School Gi3 Shop Hours New items in stock! Stop by: Mon Fri: 11:45 a.m. 1:15 p.m. Wednesday: 7:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Saturday: 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 7:45 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Bible Study Join us for a Study of Women in the Bible on Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m. in the Gathering room. For more informa#on call Anna at If you would like to see our door open more o3en, please consider volunteering at the gi3 shop! Contact: EspirituSantoGi3Shop@gmail.com Pray the Rosary On Sunday, October 7th, at 4 p.m. in Philippe Park, Shelter 8, some people from our parish will gather to pray the Rosary. There will be Rosary rallies held coast to coast throughout the country on that day. For more informa#on call Laura Ulbrich at October 55+ Events Tues., Oct. 2 10:00 a.m. Scripture Study Tues., Oct. 9 10:00 a.m. Guest Speaker: Sandy Williams Medicare & Insurance Tues., Oct :00 a.m. Oktoberfest in the Park Tues., Oct :00 a.m. No Mee#ng Tues., Oct :00 a.m. Halloween Party Any ques#ons contact Anna Hall at Your Gi8s To God And To Your Parish Offertory CollecBons for week ending Regular Offertory CollecBon: $ 16, Average Envelope Gi3: $ WeShare, Electronic Giving: $ 8, Average WeShare, Electronic Gi3: $ Children s Offertory: $ When you enter this church it may be possible that you hear the call of God. However, it is unlikely that He will call you on your mobile. Thank you for turning off your phones. If you want to talk to God, enter, choose a quiet place and talk to Him. If you want to see Him, send Him a text while driving.

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