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1 200 N. Orange Avenue, Sarasota, Florida Telephone (941) Website Facebook St. Martha Roman Catholic Church Office Hours Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - Noon & 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017 MASS SCHEDULE Church opens 30 minutes before each service and closes afterwards. SATURDAY 7:30 a.m. & 8:30 a.m.; (Vigil) 4:00 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. SUNDAY CHURCH 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Noon & 5:30 p.m. SUNDAY PARISH HALL 8 a.m. (Spanish) Noon (Vietnamese) WEEKDAY 7:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., Noon & 5:30 p.m. HOLY DAY (Vigil) 4 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Noon, & 5:30 p.m. CONFESSIONS Saturday: 9 a.m a.m.; 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. (Reconciliation Room) Sunday - Friday: 11:30 a.m. - Noon (Church Entrance) TV Mass Sunday, 9:30 a.m. on CW Network. Check your local listings or go to dioceseofvenice/tvmass EXPOSITON OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Carosella Chapel: Tuesdays 9 a.m. - Noon; Fridays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (The Carosella Chapel is open for quiet prayer during office hours.) STATIONS OF THE CROSS Monday through Friday at 11:15 a.m. in the Church. ROSARY & MORNING PRAYER DEVOTIONS Rosary is prayed each day following the 7:30 a.m. Mass, immediately followed by Morning Prayer. Rosary is again prayed before the Noon Mass. BAPTISM Classes are held on the 2nd Monday of each month from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Conference Room. Baptism will take place regularly every Sunday at 5 p.m. or by appointment with your choice of clergyman. ANOINTING OF THE SICK Saturdays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass HOUSE BLESSING Contact Sara Brinn at the Parish Office PRAYER LINE

2 OCTOBER 22, 2017 PSALTER WEEK I From Our Pastor, Fr. Fausto... My Dear Friends, Today s Gospel should be proclaimed on the Sunday before April 15 because it does touch our Christian responsibilities to the government, among them the payment of taxes. There is a good lesson to learn from today s Gospel which, by the way, shows the mounting hatred of the sect of Pharisees - now strangely allied with their political enemies the Herodians - toward Jesus. The Rabbi who wrote the Gospel of Matthew was a disciple of the former tax collector and probably patterned his gospel on the original Aramaic of his Master, which was providential for us because the original was lost. It was the only writing of the new testament not written in the common Greek which, although not as pure as the Athenian Greek, was the commerce language of the Mediterranean Basin, comparable to the pidgin English of today, vis-à-vis the Oxford English. As a Rabbi converted to Christ, the author of Matthew wanted to inspire us to civil obedience toward the government, even if a heathen one! To pay taxes becomes a duty, and it is the will of God, separating the sacred sphere from the profane. St. Peter had already made this civil obedience before Matthew. So, my dear friends, a good Christian is a good citizen, who does not steal (cheating on taxes is stealing) or create dissensions, or refuse military service, but one who drives carefully and obeys the law of the land: Give to Caesar what is Caesar s, but give to God what is God s. As you well know, October is Respect Life month, and Forty Days for Life continues until November 5. The mission of the campaign is to bring together the body of Christ in a spirit of unity through prayer, fasting, and peaceful activism. You are encouraged to pray for life from birth until natural death, and you can walk for life at the Planned Parenthood facility on Central Avenue. A young lady offered me this poem as a sign of her repentance: I anxiously await the moment my soul is reunited with yours; the decision I made long ago deserves the pain which my heart endures. Reparation I cannot achieve for the vile sin I did commit; my loss and grief has no face that I know. I made my choice, now I live with it. At the time it seemed acceptable, many opinions were cast my way; support for my choice was all around, but God would not approve of that day. It is hard to accept forgiveness; memories are hard to surrender; I know what I did was very wrong; my penance lives as I remember. People are given many chances. God gives many blessings from above; sometimes gifts are taken for granted, a child symbolizes God s love. Today, is World Mission Sunday (Propagation of the Faith). Jesus Himself directed His followers to go into the whole world and proclaim His Gospel - the Good News of His love for us - to all peoples (see Mark 16:15). That mission is now directed to each one of us. On World Mission Sunday, we have the opportunity to be part of the Church s missionary work. Your generosity through the Propagation of the Faith collection today will reach those who await the Good News of Jesus and who long to experience His hope and love. And please remember, we here in St. Martha do not like to disturb people united with Jesus after receiving Holy Communion, so we ask you to deposit both the weekly and special collection envelopes in the one collection, and if you give cash, please be extra generous! Thank you. That time of year of catching colds and the danger of the flu is here! Some of us already have suffered! On behalf of all parishioners, please avoid shaking hands and/or kissing at the sign of peace, and as you enter and leave the Church. I always encourage the Fist-Bump! Smile, God loves you and so does Fr. Fausto with your St. Martha clergy: Fathers Patrick, Wojciech, Sebastian, John & Jerry Deacons Bill and Patrick; plus Brothers Bill, Tom & Lawrence and Sisters Cathy & Marianne Our Sympathy is extended to the families of all those who have recently passed. We pray for you and your loved ones, especially for: Joseph Caruso Michael Jones Stephen Witzer Rafael Francia Philip Carvin Roberta M. Harris Herta Cuneo Joseph Bregnani Juanita Brooke Kim Crary Mary Jane Diana Douglas Berdeaux Anne Kassan Don Canfield, Jr. Ralph Shreckengost Alfonso Soto Cathy McGourty Ramona H. Cintron Harve Thorn Donald Fee, Sr. William Brounner SHOP & SUPPORT ST. MARTHA PARISH AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support St. Martha Parish every time you shop - at no cost to you! When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you will find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to St. Martha Parish! Just follow this link: smile.amazon.com/ch/

3 WORLD MISSION SUNDAY CATHOLIC-LUTHERAN COMMEMORATION Tuesday, October 31 at 12 p.m. Emmanuel Lutheran Church 790 Tamiami Trail, Venice Catholics and Lutherans will join together for a prayer service commemorating the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. Bishop Frank J. Dewane, together with Bishop Marcus Lohrmann of the Florida-Bahamas Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, will lead this service. A discussion and luncheon will follow. All are invited and encouraged to attend this unique event. ANNUAL RED MASS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 AT 5:30 PM ST. MARTHA PARISH Bishop Frank J. Dewane and the Catholic Lawyers Guild Committee will celebrate the Annual Red Mass here at St. Martha Parish. The purpose of this Liturgy is to pray that the Holy Spirit grant special graces and guidance upon those who work in our civil system. This is something that has come about through the request of several legal professions in the District and has developed into a local tradition. T W O P Sun., Oct World Mission Sunday 8:00 a.m. Sunday Coffee - Geenen Hall 10:15 a.m. Religious Educa on - 2nd Floor Classrooms 11:30 a.m. Confession - Fr. Wojciech Mon., Oct St. John of Capistrano 6:00 p.m. Bibly Study - Geenen Hall Tues., Oct St. Anthony Mary Claret 9:15 a.m. Bible Study - Conference Room 6:30 p.m. RCIA Classes - Conference Room Wed., Oct. 25 5:30 p.m. Red Mass - Church Thurs., Oct. 26 Fri., Oct. 27 8:00 p.m. AA (Spanish) - Geenen Hall Sat., Oct SS. Simon and Jude 9:00 a.m. Confession - Fr. Fausto 9:30 a.m. Legion of Mary - Geenen Hall 3:00 p.m. Confession - Fr. Jan SAINT JOHN OF CAPISTRANO OCTOBER 23 Born at Capistrano, he was a lawyer and governor of Perugia. After experiencing a vision of St. Francis of Assisi, he was determined to become a religious. As his marriage was never consummated, he received a dispensation from the impediment of matrimony to join the Friars Minor. He was ordained and spent his life preaching missions throughout Europe. May we learn from him that we have been placed here to care for others and our lives should be an example to others, showing how they must live in the house of the Lord. Living with Christ S. M B S Mondays from 6 to 7 pm - Geenen Hall Tuesdays from 9:15 to 10:15 - Conf. Rm The study is facilitated by Dr. Elizabeth Johnston. Please bring your bibles. Study materials will also be available. Join us either on Monday evenings or Tuesday mornings. For more information text Dr. Johnston at or at egj213@gmail.com. ALL ARE WELCOME! J G H S C!

4 BULLETIN "To be actively pro-life is to contribute to the renewal of society through the promotion of the common good. It is impossible to further the common good without acknowledging and defending the right to life, upon which all the other inalienable rights of individuals are founded and from which they develop." - Pope Saint John Paul II, Evangelium vitae PASTOR pastor@stmartha.org O God, to you we offer our homage. Guide us on all the paths we travel upon this earth. Free us from all the evil tendencies that lead our hearts away from your will. Never allow us to stray from you. O God, author of peace and justice, give us true joy and authentic love, and a lasting solidarity among peoples. Give us your everlasting gifts. Amen. - Pope St. John Paul II NOVENA OF MASSES FOR LIFE Join us on the 25th of each month through Christmas in praying for a greater respect for all human life. See the scheduled Masses throughout the diocese at For questions, contact Jeanne Berdeaux at Berdeaux@dioceseofvenice.org or JOIN US AT ST. MARTHA ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 AT 8:30 A.M. EPIPHANY CATHEDRAL PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL Nowhere does Jesus hear our prayers more readily than in the Blessed Sacrament. Bl. Henry Susa Epiphany Cathedral Perpetual Adoration Chapel will be opening this fall. The chapel will seat approximately 20 adorers and will be open 24/7. It is conveniently located across the parking lot from the Cathedral, near the Parish Office. Parishioners from neighboring parishes are invited to be a part of this important and much needed prayer time. To schedule a Holy Hour or to obtain more information please contact: Jenny Holaday (941) th St., Sarasota, FL Deacon Gary Ingold will be speaking at the Masses this weekend, sharing information about Community Pregnancy Clinics. Since its opening in 1974, CPCI has saved more than 12,000 babies by helping abortionminded women with services and counseling to support them in choosing life for their unborn children. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER Our Lady of Victory Council #3358 will host its annual Thanksgiving dinner for the homeless, the homebound, the lonely, and anyone else who would like to enjoy a delicious wholesome meal in the company of others on Thanksgiving Day. Dinner will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. In addition the Knights will donate funds to organizations that feed the hungry on a continuing basis. To make a financial donation, please make checks payable to K of C Council #3358 and send them to the Knights of Columbus, 4880 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL Attn: Grand Knight Ken Nota. If you wish to make a turkey donation, please deliver it to the Council Hall on Sunday November 19th between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. If you would like to volunteer or work the Thanksgiving event please call Chris Baer at (248) or her at baerc3436@gmail.com. Giáo Đoàn Đức Mẹ La Vang Giờ Thánh Lễ: Chúa Nhật: 12:00 trưa Liên lạc: - Lm. Gioan Cao Vũ Nghi Anh Nguyễn Ngọc Bích Kinh Gia Đình - Rước Đức Mẹ Chúa Nhật, ngày 22 tháng 10, 2017, gia đình Anh Chị Hùng-Loan sẽ rước Đức Mẹ và đọc kinh gia đình. - 5:00 chiều Temple St; Sarasota, FL (941) Bỏ Phiếu - Trưởng Hội Đồng MV (Ngày 29 tháng 10) Chúa Nhật, ngày 29 tháng 10, các gia trưởng trong Giáo đoàn sẽ bỏ phiếu chọn Trưởng Hội Đồng Mục Vụ. Xin Quí Vị sắp xếp để tham dự đông đủ. Xin Ông Bà Anh Chị Em cầu xin Chúa, nhờ lời chuyển cầu của Đức Mẹ La Vang, chúc lành cho công việc này. Phân Công Phụng Vụ Chúa Nhật, 29 tháng 10, CN 30 Thường Niên Bài đọc : Lời Nguyện: Ông Nguyễn Hiền Giúp Lễ: Driana Hồ, Christina Trần, Kelley Vĩnh

5 Let yourselves be guided by the Holy Spirit, in freedom; and please, don t put the Holy Spirit in a cage! Be free!. -Pope Francis ST. MARTHA CLERGY AND STAFF 2017 Diocese of Venice Youth Rally will be held on Friday, November 4 at the Charlotte Harbor Event Center in Punta Gorda. This event is for 7th to 12th graders. Presenters include Paul Kim, Sarah Swafford, and the Ike Ndolo Band. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Frank J. Dewane. To register, contact Patricia Sileo at sileo@stmartha.org. Veterans Day Mass - Saturday, November 11 at 2:45 p.m., at the Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 SR 72/Clark Rd. All are invited to join Bishop Frank J. Dewane along with the priests and deacons of the Diocese. Active military personnel are encouraged to wear their uniform. Although the event is held in the amphitheater, you are encouraged to wear sunscreen and bring a hat. There is ample seating and parking at the cemetery. For further information, please contact Gail Ardy at ardy@dioceseofvenice.org or Save the Dates: Women s & Men s Conferences - The Diocesan Women's Conference will be held on February 3, 2018 and the Diocesan Men's Conference will be held February 24, Both Conferences take place at Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers. Specific details and registration information will be available in the coming months. Vigésimo Noveno Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 22 de octubre de 2017 Den, pues, al César lo que es del César, y a Dios lo que es de Dios. Mateo 22:21 LUCHA POR EL PODER Las luchas por el poder ocurren en todos los ámbitos de la sociedad, desde el escenario mundial hasta en las relaciones en el trabajo, y hasta en nuestros hogares. Luchamos por un puesto en la jerarquía de poder. Quién tiene poder sobre quién? Cómo lo usamos? Cuál es la fuente de ese poder? Cuál es la respuesta sana ante el mismo? En la lectura del Evangelio de hoy los fariseos mezclan a Jesús en la lucha por el poder sobre si los judíos deben rendir tributo a César pagando los impuestos. La respuesta de Jesús da a esta lucha y a toda lucha por el poder otra perspectiva. En consonancia con las palabras de Isaías y de Pablo, Jesús nos enseña que Dios es la fuente final de todo poder el poder de los que gobiernan en la tierra, los fariseos, Jesús, la Iglesia y el poder dentro de nosotros. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Due to Hurricane Irma the Safe Environment Training session at St. Martha was canceled. It has been rescheduled: Thursday, November 9 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday, November 11 from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Contact the Parish Office to register. *All employees and volunteers who work with children and/or vulnerable adults must be fingerprinted and trained in Safe Environment. Very Rev. Fausto Stampiglia, S.A.C. Pastor Rev. R. Patrick Wilson, S.A.C., Parochial Vicar Rev. Wojciech Stachura, S.A.C., Parochial Vicar Rev. Sebastian Szczawinski, S.A.C., Parochial Vicar Rev. John Cao, C.R.M.., Hospital Chaplain Rev. George Jerry Hogan, Circus Chaplain Rev. Deacon William Ladroga Rev. Deacon C. Patrick Macaulay Br. William Hudspeth, S.A.C. Br. Tom Flanagan, S.A.C. Br. Lawrence Skitzki, C.S.C. Sr. Cathy Bonfield, S.S.N.D. Sr. Marianne Baehr, C.S.J. Sara Brinn, Office Manager/Parish Secretary Virginia Bray, Music Director Gina Snode, Business Manager/Bookkeeper Patricia Sileo, Director of Religious Education Teressa McCoy, Administrative Asst./Media Coordinator Sabrina Gibson, Reception/Data Entry Pamela Paulson, Reception/Data Entry Rose Ann Runnells, Sacristan Tom Patt, Sacristan Janet Cocco, Sacristan Miguel Jimenez, Maintenance Supervisor Mayors Feed the Hungry Program Thanksgiving Food Drive November 6-17, 2017 Boxes will be placed in the Parish Office, Parish Hall and Church. Please help us fill the boxes with non-perishable food items. The Mayors Feed the Hungry Program is endorsed by the Mayors of Sarasota, Bradenton, Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach, Longboat Key, North Port, Palmetto, and Venice. All the food we collect is given away free at food pantries in Sarasota and Manatee counties. Visit for more information. TOP FIVE QUESTIONS FROM THE KIDS AT SCHOOL TO FR. FAUSTO! (SOME DEEP THEOLOGICAL THOUGHTS!) 1. How do you become pope? 2. What is your favorite kind of pizza? 3. Why did God make so many stars? 4. How often do you go to confession? 5. Why did Jesus have to die?

6 Mass Intentions Sun., Oct. 22 Is 45:1, 4-6; 1 Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22: :30 a.m. [JR] Luke Johnsos by Jennifer Bauer 8:00 a.m. [PR] (Span/Hall) Bernadette Cotter by David & Paula Shigley 9:00 a.m. [WS] Carol Connors by Don Vercauteren 9:00 a.m [FS] (Hall) Bob & Marguerite Romaine 10:30 a.m. [FS] For All Parishioners 12:00 p.m. [JR] Humbert Naglieri by Ida Naglieri 12:00 p.m. [DN] (Viet/Hall) Poor Souls by Van Pham 5:30 p.m. [WS] Emily McHale by McHale Family Mon., Oct. 23 Rom 4:20-25; Lk 12: :30 a.m. [WS] (L) Fr. Bob Romaine by David & Paula Shigley 8:30 a.m. [JR] Dora Irene Massaro by The Pallottines 12:00 p.m. [JR] Dale Wormwood by Silvana Nindin 5:30 p.m. [WS] Ray Macaulay by The Pallottines Tues., Oct. 24 Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; Lk 12: :30 a.m. [JC] Henry Hank Belszek by Marie Lacivita 8:30 a.m. [JR] Parents by Rosario & Donna Criscuolo 12:00 p.m. [WS] Ray Macaulay by Jim & Gladys Weir 5:30 p.m. [WS Tom Stanko by Bob & Rosemary Stanko Wed., Oct. 25 Rom 6:12-18; Lk 12: :30 a.m. [JR] (L) Frances Stemley by David & Paula Shigley 8:30 a.m. [JC] For a Greater Respect for All Human Life 12:00 p.m. [WS] Ray Macaulay by Geri 5:30 p.m. [BD] Thanksgiving by Peggy Thurs., Oct. 26 Rom 6:19-23; Lk 12: :30 a.m. [FS] Kevin Crowley by Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Meyers 8:30 a.m. [JR] Poor Souls 12:00 p.m. [FS] (L) Kate & Dave Shaver by Geri 5:30 p.m. [JR] James L. Burne, III by The Family Fri., Oct. 27 Rom 7:18-25a; Lk 12: :30 a.m. [FS] James McNamee by Rosemary & Lou Oberndorf 8:30 a.m. [JC] Charles Brimble by Wife, Edda 12:00 p.m. [WS] Kevin Crowley by St. Martha Parish 5:30 p.m. [WS] (L) Thanksgiving for Our Priests Sat., Oct. 28 Eph 2:19-22; Lk 6: :30 a.m. [JR] Parents by Rosario & Donna Criscuolo 8:30 a.m. [JC] Ray Macaulay by The Pallottines 4:00 p.m. [FS] Anita Corben by Family 5:30 p.m. [WS] (L) Robert Baumann by Stephen Gildner Sun., Oct. 29 Ex 22:20-26; 1Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22: :30 a.m. [JR] Kevin Crowley by Juditt Melly 8:00 a.m. [PR] (Span/Hall) Poor Souls 9:00 a.m. [WS] Caroline Schippereit by Parent 9:00 a.m [FS] (Hall) Ed Brady by Bruce & Janet Gilleylen 10:30 a.m. [FS] For All Parishioners 12:00 p.m. [WS] Katerina Yaska by Mary Yaska 12:00 p.m. [JC] (Viet/Hall) Louis Tinh by Trung Bich 5:30 p.m. [JR] Margaret Stanko by Bob & Rosemary Stanko Bishop Dewane (BD), Fr. Fausto (FS), Fr. Patrick (PW), Fr. Jan (JR), Fr. Wojciech (WS), Fr. John (JC), Fr. Pablo (PR), Fr. Duong (DN) OUTREACH MINISTRIES Altar Servers Brian Clark Altar Society Susan Schussler Archivist Ted Cover Arimathean Ministry Cindy Rottkamp Bethesda House Colleen McMenamin Catholic Charities Marisa Zorger Caritas (9-11 a.m., M-F) Tony Cocco, Chair Casa Santa Marta Debbie Greising Choir/Cantor Virginia Bray Council of Catholic Women Sara Brinn Eucharist Adoration Parish Office Finance Council John J. DeStefano Family Ministry Gary Kerschner Hospitality Ministry Beth Cannata Jail Ministry Br. Jim Connolly, CFX Knights of Columbus Ken Nota Lectors Ed Hale 1edhale@gmail.com Legion of Mary Diane Such Ministries John Gearon Peace & Justice/S.U.R.E. John McGruder Parish Council Roland Gibson Prayer Line Diane Domagala R.C.I.A Maggie Gallucci R.C.I.A Sue Thompson suehome2@verizon.net Respect Life Ministry Jim & Peg Styer Rosary Makers Don & Maxine Brand Solve Maternity Homes Peggy Kerwin St. M. Early Learning Center Jamie Van Dyke Ushers Robert Morrissey EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Parish Pam Paulson Hospital Calvin Kreider Nursing Home Pam Paulson BISHOP NEVINS ACADEMY 4380 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL St. Martha Catholic School Principal: Mrs. Siobhan Young St. Mary Academy Principal: Ms. Rebecca Reynolds CARDINAL MOONEY HIGH SCHOOL Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND OUR SCHEDULED MASSES, CONTACT OUR NEIGHBORING PARISHES: St. Jude Sarasota Christ the King Chapel Sarasota Incarnation Sarasota Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Sarasota St. Patrick Sarasota St. Mary Star of the Sea Longboat Key St. Thomas More Sarasota St. Joseph Bradenton St. Michael the Archangel Siesta Key Our Lady Queen of Angels Lakewood Ranch Our priests & deacons minister to the following local facilities: The Pines, Brookdale Midtown, Magnolia, Life Care Center, Horizon Bay, Jefferson Center, Alderman Oaks, Plymouth Harbor, Sarasota Health, Springwood, Casa Santa Marta I & II, Sarasota Bay Club, Cross Breeze, Sunshine Meadows, Sarasota Point, Sarasota County Jail.