St. Lucy Catholic Church

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1 St. Lucy Catholic Church 3510 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach, FL C Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm stlucycommunity.com January 20, 2019 St Lucy Catholic Community, is one of faith working through love, by total acceptance of Eucharistic devotion, made evident by our dependence on Christ, the source of our lives. Our community welcomes all, judges none, embraces and protects the vulnerable, and seeks to make the stranger, the unloved and the unwanted feel at home, worshipping with us as brothers and sisters. We strive to serve each other through acts of love and compassion, the sharing of our time, talents, and blessings, to build up the City of God in our lives and those of our community.

2 Liturgical Schedule Masses: Monday-Wednesday 8:30 AM Thursday: Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion 8:30 AM Friday: (Family Mass) 6:00 PM Saturday Vigil Mass 4:00 PM Sunday Masses 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM Confessions: Saturday 2:30PM Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal follows the Monday Morning Mass Rosary for Peace: Monday evening at 5pm in the Rectory Conference Room Novena to Saint Lucy follows the Wednesday morning Mass We Remember the Sick of our Parish. Robert Lartigue, Neal Hogan, Andrea Kennedy, Mark Streisand, Carolyn Schmitz Please note: Names on the sick list will be removed after one month. Donations for any special intentions for the Sanctuary Light and Wine & Hosts are available for a donation of $50.00 per week. Please call the office. Purgatorial Society Enrollment Cards for the deceased are available in the office for a donation of $100.00/each. Please visit the Parish Office. MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE COUNCIL Rev. D. Brian Horgan, Ph.D., Ernie Doel, Denise Girgis, Mark Johnson and Lou Piller. For any items that you would like to bring to our attention, please us at: fcofstlucys@gmail.com Office Staff: Maureen Winkler, extension 101 Jeanette Schmitz, extension 107 Ludovic Joseph Tracy Petit Ministries: Joe Sabino Lay Ecclesial Minister (LEM) and Homebound Ministry Pat Piller Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, and Altar Servers Bill Svenstrup Ushers Josephine Dolce Music Ministry Michele DeGennaro CCW Dominick Conte Men s Club Tim McGonigal Welcoming Committee Diana Barreneche Spanish Ministry Nancy Danitz Spanish Ministry Andrea Wedding Coordinator Dr Leonard Benedict Parish Council Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00-5:00 pm MEMBERS OF THE PARISH COUNCIL Rev. D. Brian Horgan, Ph.D., Dr. Leonard Benedict (Chairman), Ruth Coakley, Alice-Marie Dill, Mary Kelly, Tim McGonigal, Pat Piller, Jeanette Schmitz, Joe Sabino, Barbara Sheridan, Peggy Brown, Paul Danitz, Deacon Ken Vianale, Christopher Sifuentes, Maureen Yu, Luis Maldonado, Diana Barreneche and Rose Yarema. For any items that you would like to bring to our attention, please us at: pcofstlucys@gmail.com

3 My dear brothers and sisters, I continue in my attempts at forming a community rooted in the discipleship of stewardship. While, yes, it is true that so many members of our community do practice that spirituality in their faith lives, there are others who sadly have separated stewardship from their faith, and feel that they do not have an obligation to financially support their parish - yet feel that their needs supersedes the needs of our active, registered, and supporting stewards at St Lucy. Fr. Andrew Kemberling, Chair of the International Catholic Stewardship Council (ICSC), and Mila Glodava, coauthors of Making Stewardship a Way of Life, list the core values of stewardship: Identity: We are God s children God created man in his image The Catechism states: man is created by God and for God, and God never ceases to draw man to himself. Trust: If we are God s children destine to return to God, we can trust that God will provide for all our needs. We need not worry about anything. Conversely, we also need to be trustworthy and honest in everything we do and entrusted to us. We need to be worthy of God s trust Gratitude: God is the source of everything we are and have. We will not exist without Him. We need, therefore, to be grateful Jesus is our model of gratitude. He gave thanks always. Father Andrew suggests making a thank-god list [to] think more of what we have and not what we do not have. Love: God loves us first. He created us in His image when we sinned, He sent us his only Son to redeem us, and the Holy Spirit to sanctify us so that we can return to Him and see Him face to face in heaven Now we need to return His love by loving Him back [which] requires that we give. We express our love by giving of our time, talent and treasure. So, why are some visitors to our parish not good stewards? I believe it is because of a lack of trust rooted in the fear of surrendering all to God. Those in the know, involved in research or working in the trenches doing fundraising, suggest a number of reasons for Catholic philanthropic behavior patterns. Some studies have suggested that, from a practical perspective, because many Catholic parishes are larger some far larger than many other denominations communities, there is less practical need to give more. The needs of the parish get spread out over a larger number of families. They also cite the fact that our priests are paid less than non- Catholic pastors and the fact that our facility costs are spread over multiple Masses compared to one worship service for the non-catholics. Although there may be some truth in this, it does not really answer why we collectively are not inspired to give more than we do. The CSPRI report on Catholic giving concludes that a lack of spiritual engagement with money is the biggest reason why our giving levels lag behind those of other groups. In other words, we tend to compartmentalize, keeping our money matters separate from faith matters, rather than looking at our money as something that is ALL a gift from God. Attaining this spiritual engagement connecting the dots requires proper formation, part of which comes through the messages delivered from the ambo, though. The CSPRI team notes that a fairly common approach used in parishes to address giving, known as the pay the bills method, generally results in less spiritual engagement. That seems reasonable pay the bills promotes an attitude that is focused on doing the minimum necessary to get by with respect not only to treasure, but also to time and talents. Let stewardship be our faith, our way of life, and our legacy - so that we can leave this world a better place than what it was when we entered it. With love and prayers, Fr Horgan, Pastor

4 JANUARY 22-Place of Hope Luncheon 11:00 am- Parish Center FEBRUARY 2-St. Joseph Italian Dinner/Dance 6pm Parish Center FEBRUARY 7-Deacon Ken Bible Study -7-pm Parish Hall (Weekly) FEBRUARY 8-Deacon Ken Bible Study -9:30 am Parish Hall (Weekly) FEBRUARY 21-Padre Pio Mass 12:00- Church FEBRUARY Photography for Pictorial Directory MARCH 5-CCW Fashion Show 11:00 am -Benvenutos MARCH 10-St. Patrick s Day Dinner / Dance Parish Center MARCH Photography for Pictorial Directory MARCH 21-Padre Pio Mass - Church BINGO EVERY TUESDAY!!! 7:00 PM PARISH CENTER We are forming our own Council of the Knights of Columbus here at St. Lucy Catholic Church. Any men interested can their contact information to fatherbrianhorgan@gmail.com including any transfers from other Knights. All the good works we do are informed by our four core principles: Charity Our Catholic faith teaches us to Love thy neighbor as thyself. Unity None of us is as good as all of us. Fraternity Venerable Michael J. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus, in large part, to provide assistance to the widows and children left behind when the family breadwinner died often prematurely. Patriotism Members of the Knights of Columbus, be they Americans, Canadians, Mexicans, Cubans, Filipinos, Poles, or Dominicans, are patriotic citizens.

5 Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, D.D., J.C.L. conferred the Holy Sacrament of Confirmation on January 13 to the following Confirmandi: Alicia Anspaugh Helena Helmke Martin Robadan Marc Bonutti Kyra Kosinski Maria Silveira Vinny Colasacco Paige Lynn John Vicent Yvonne Cooper Alessandra Rabadan Tori Wheat Christina Dodge Isabella Raciunas Dorothea Zarcadool Gianna Dodge Edwin Ramirez JuliaRose Dodge Tony Acevedo Ramiyez

6 1/12 & 1/13/19 Weekly Treasure TUESDAY NIGHTS! Offertory $12, Candles & Poor Box $1, Attendance 1,084 Mass Intentions Saturday, January 19 4:00 pm Emilio Zambello by His Sister, Roseanne Sunday, January 20 7:30 am William Shanahan by His Family Missa Pro Populo Arthur Venezia by John & Carol Fitzsimons 9:00 am Benito Morrone by niece Mirella, Nick & Family 10:30 am Esther Czekaj by Her Husband & Family Monday, January 21 8:30 am Al Townsend by Patrick & Soria Byrnes Tuesday, January 22 8:30 am John R. Williams by Kathryn Winkler Wednesday, January 23 8:30 am Keith Perkins by Shirley & Brian Sichol Thursday, January 24 8:30 Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion Friday, January 25 6:00 pm Sylvia Cirolia by Rose & Stan Gayle Gueterman by Jack McKenna Antonio Massaro by Mr. & Mrs. Vito Massaro Anna Mirando by Mr. & Mrs. Vito Massaro St. Lucy Purgatorial Society Enrollees Saturday, January 26 4:00 pm Marie & Philip Dellacona by Mary Baade Sunday, January 27 7:30 am Missa Pro Populo Carmenza Barreneche by Her Family Jerry Schmitz by His Daughter, Jeanette 9:00 am Paulette Conte by Mom and Dad 10:30 am Vincent Liberto by Arlease Diffley Doors open at 6pm BINGO starts at 7pm $10.00 for 11 games LARGE Coverall Prize Come hungry and stop by our concession stand for sale Hotdogs, Popcorn, Homemade Goodies, and Snacks!!! Bring your neighbor!!! Bring your friend!!! Fun family atmosphere!!! All proceeds benefit St. Lucy Parish!!! Mass Cards are available in the Rectory Office for 2018: 7:30 am Sunday morning Collective Mass Intentions and 6:00 Friday evening Collective Mass Intentions. Mass Cards are also available in the Rectory Office for The suggested donation is $10.00 per Mass. ELECTRONIC GIVING consider using our secure gift giving program, Faith Direct. It will automatically process any offertory or second collection donation of your choosing. and use our church code: FL322. Thank you! WOULD YOU LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE BY CREDIT CARD? For your convenience, there is a credit card terminal at the kiosk in the back of the Church.

7 Attorney Brian Mangines will be in the parish center after the 4pm & 10:30 am Masses the weekend of January 19th & 20th to advise people wishing to bequeath money or property to the parish in their will. Brian is a trusts and estates lawyer in Boca Raton and will be available to consult for free with any parishioners wanting to leave a gift to St. Lucy. Brian Mangines, J.D., LL.M Mangines Law, P.A MN. Federal Hwy, Suite 300 Boca Raton, FL Office: FAITH IS THE GREATEST LEGACY THAT A MAN OR WOMAN CAN LEAVE. - POPE FRANCIS WHAT IS A BEQUEST? A Bequest is one of the easiest, most meaningful and enduring Legacy Gifts to make. By remembering St. Lucy s in your will, you can impact the future of our Church and your family in a way that reaches far beyond your lifetime. A Legacy Gift allows you to plan in the present to meet your needs and the needs of your loved ones, while investing in St. Lucy Catholic Church. BENEFITS OF YOUR BEQUEST INCLUDE-Receive estate tax charitable deduction, Lessen the burden of taxes on your family, Leave a lasting Legacy BEQUEST OPTIONS-A bequest may be made in several ways: Gift percentage of your estate, Gift of specific dollar amount or asset, Gift from the balance of your estate GIFTS OF STOCKS AND BONDS- A gift of your securities, including your stocks or bonds, is an easy way for you to make a gift. By making a gift of your appreciated securities, you can avoid paying capitol gains tax that would otherwise be due if you sold these assets. GIFTS OF INSURANCE- A gift of your life insurance policy is an excellent way to make a gift to St. Lucy s. If your life insurance policy is no longer needed or will no longer benefit your survivors, consider making St. Lucy s a beneficiary of your policy. GIFTS OF RETIREMENT ASSETS A gift of your retirement assets, such as a gift from your IRA, 401K, 403b, pension or other tax deferred plan, is an excellent way to make a tax free gift for which your estate receives a charitable deduction. GIFTS OF REAL ESTATE- A gift of your real property (such as your home, vacation property, vacant land. Farmland or commercial property) can make a great gift. If you own appreciated real property, you can avoid pay in capitol gains tax by making a gift to St. Lucy s.

8 Saint Lucy Men s Club Cordially invites you to Saturday, February 02, :00 pm in the Parish Hall Music by Gino Demarco & Josephine Dolce 6 COURSE DINNER CATERED BY Doris Italian Market & Bakery Including WINE, BEER, SODA AND DOOR PRIZES Join us for an evening of dining, music and dancing. $60.00 per person Tickets will be sold to the first 200 guests. You may purchase after Saturday Evening and Sunday Masses or Daily at the Church Office. For information call Dominick Conte (561) or Paul Danitz (214)

9 Diocese of Palm Beach 9995 North Military Trail P.O. Box Palm Beach Gardens, Florida January 5, 2019 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ: Office of THE BISHOP Our Catholic schools, founded by parish churches, dioceses and numerous religious orders to serve generations of Catholics, exist as a treasure of the Church in America. The Catholic School system is the largest private school system in the United States and around the world the Church operates the largest nongovernmental school system. The week of January 27 February 2 we will celebrate National Catholic Schools Week to recognize the great accomplishments of our Catholic School system. The theme for National Catholic Schools Week 2019 is Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed. The Church is most grateful to all the religious men and women and lay teachers who have given so generously of themselves to education generations of Catholic students in mind, body and spirit. On the weekend of January 12 and 13 the Diocese of Palm Beach will have a second collection to support the mission of our Catholic schools. Last year, through your generosity, we were able to raise $145,600 to provide tuition assistance to those in need. We ask you to once again join us in giving the gift of faith to a student wishing to attend a Catholic school in the Diocese of Palm Beach. Thank you very much for your faithful support, your prayers and your gifts to help the students at our Catholic schools in the Diocese of Palm Beach. With gratitude for your continued generosity and every prayerful wish, I am Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito Bishop of Palm Beach NOTE TO PASTORS: THIS COLLECTION SHOULD OCCUR JANUARY 12 AND 13, PLEASE PUBLISH THIS LETTER IN THE PARISH BULLETIN OR HAVE IT READ AT ALL MASSES ON JANUARY 5 AND 6, 2019.

10 Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach, will preside at the celebration of our 35 th Annual Anniversary Mass for Married Couples on Saturday, Februar 16, 2019, at 10:30AM, at St. Jude Church in Boca Raton. Cake, coffee and punch will be served in the parish hall after the Mass. All couples who will be celebrating 25, 40, or 50 or more years of marriage in the calendar year 2019 are invited to participate. To attend, please contact St. Lucy Office (561) ext 1, and register your names as soon as possible but no later than Monday, February 4, We ask that all participating couples arrive at St. Jude Church by 10:00AM -- thirty minutes prior to the start of the Mass, so you can receive your personalized certificate. Directions: St. Jude Church, Toledo Rd., Boca Raton, FL From I-95: Exit Palmetto Park Rd. Go west about 1 mile and turn right onto Toledo Rd. Church is 2 blocks north on the left. From the FL Tpke: Exit at Glades Rd. Turn left off exit. Proceed to Powerline Rd. & turn right (south) onto Powerline Rd. Follow to Palmetto Park Rd and turn left (east) onto Palmetto Park Rd. Proceed to Toledo Rd (first left). Church is 2 blocks north on the left. We are very pleased to announce that St. Lucy Catholic Church will be partnering with Lifetouch to create a Pictorial Directory of the Parish. We will be presenting to you exciting information regarding this wonderful opportunity to connect with your fellow parishioners. We will have two photography sessions for your convenience, one opportunity will be in February and another in March. More information to follow. This is a wonderful way to put names with faces. Be part of our new family directory program - we need YOU to make it complete! Please join us for St. Lucy Council of Catholic Women Presents Swing Into Spring 47th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon Tuesday, March 5, :00 am Lunch Donation $65.00/guest Wine and Cheese January 27, 2019 After the 9:00am & 10:30am Masses Great way to learn more about our St. Lucy Parish Cruise. CELEBRITY REFLECTION 10 NIGHT ULTIMATE CARIBBEAN CRUISE JANUARY 10-20, 2020 Questions? Dr. Benedict

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