Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Franciscan Friars, Third Order Regular Parish founded 1920 Mission Statement United in our belief in Jesus Christ and His Call to Love and Service, we dedicate ourselves to live His Word through the Celebration of the Sacraments, Evangelization, Catechesis and Ministry to the people of Saint Petersburg. One hallmark of Franciscan spirituality, also epitomized by Pope Francis, is to extend Welcome to All. On behalf of the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular, the staff and parish family of Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace we extend this heartfelt invitation: No matter what your present or past status in the Catholic Church. No matter what your current family or marital situation. No matter what your past or present religious affiliation. No matter what your personal history, age, background, race, or color. You are invited, welcomed, accepted and loved here at Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace. In the words of Saint Francis of Assisi: May the Lord give you peace. Mass Schedule Daily: Monday through Friday Saturday: 4:00pm Vigil Sunday: 8:00am & 11:00am Holy Days Please check the bulletin for Mass times. National Holidays Mass will be celebrated at 9:00am only. Sacrament of Reconciliation Tuesday & Thursday 11:30am-Noon Saturday: 3:00-3:45pm and by appointment. For Sacramental information please call the Parish Office. Baptism: We ask that all families interested in Baptism be active, registered parishioners 6 months prior to the reception of the Sacrament. Matrimony: Arrangements should be made 6 months in advance by contacting our Wedding Coordinator. Participation in a marriage preparation program is required. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 1st Wednesday of the month from 12:45pm-2pm.
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time We page 2 welcome all of our new parishioners who have come to worship with us. If you are new to our community, please introduce yourself to one of our Friars. If you are visiting and interested in registering, we kindly ask that you pick up a blue registration form found in the church or visit our Parish Office or website and complete all of the information asked and either return it to our Office or drop it in the collection basket. Membership is strongly encouraged for the reception of the Sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation, and Marriage. Registration is also required before the parish can issue a sponsorship certificate for those asked to be sacramental sponsors. You must be a registered member of at least six months before a certificate will be given. Low Gluten Hosts Anyone wishing to receive a low gluten host (0.01%) at communion time due to a wheat intolerance, please visit the sacristy before Mass. It is a privilege to provide this for consecration. For our hearing impaired Parishioners, signing is available at the 4:00pm Mass on Saturdays. Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., an inspired leader of the Civil Rights movement, sacrificed economic security and personal safety to challenge the status quo in the south. His personal life was not perfect any more than ours is. Yet he never strayed from his mission to work for equal rights. Nonviolent resistance was a hallmark of the work he did. Rev. Fr. Damian Amantia TOR Rev. Fr. James Morman, TOR Rev. Mr. Michael Menchen Wendy Luck (ext 206) Joan High (ext 201) Lois Lowery (ext 200) Giselle Johnson (ext 205) Claudia McIvor (ext 207) Michelle Rego (ext 208) Alice Coston Jim Kochen (ext 204) Calvin Adams Parish Office: 11:30am-3pm Mon 9am-3pm Tues-Thurs Office is Closed Friday 515 4th Street South Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 Phone: 727-896-2191 Fax: 727-895-6279 January 21, 2019 Monday, is a National Holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Mass will be at 9:00 AM The Parish Office will be closed. Pastor Parochial Vicar Deacon Business & Physical Plant Director Parish Secretary Receptionist Director of Communications Director of Faith Formation Director of Liturgy and Music Wedding Coordinator Sacristan Custodial Care Bulletin: Articles e-mailed Wednesday by noon 15 days prior. We will always do our best to get your information in if room allows. communication@stmaryolg.org Parish Website: www.stmaryolg.org Parish Email: communication@stmaryolg.org Parish Facebook: St. MaryOlg
DAY MASS INTENTIONS READINGS EVENTS Page 3 SUNDAY January 20 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time MONDAY January 21 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Memorial of Saint Agnes TUESDAY January 22 WEDNESDAY January 23 THURSDAY January 24 Memorial of Saint Francis de Sales FRIDAY January 25 Conversion of Saint Paul SATURDAY January 26 SUNDAY January 27 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Barbara Anne Beckett Posch By Joseph Posch Parish & Staff Raymond Jablonski By Dianne & Billy O'Connor 8:00am 11:00am Is 62: 1-5 1 Cor 12: 4-11 Jn 2: 1-11 Michael Caredis 9:00am By Grace Calixto Heb 5: 1-10 Mk 2: 18-22 Jack Amantia By Father Damian Amantia, TOR Heb 6:10-20 Mk 2: 23-28 Vocations and Donald Phillips By Ed O'Mara Heb 7: 1-3, 15-17 Mk 3: 1-6 Ann Ryan By Elaine Normile Heb 7: 25-8: 6 Mk 3: 7-12 Ana Salgado By Gerry, Ricky & Kim Betty O. McGowan By Nancy Hogan Domenic Amantia By The Amantia Family Parish & Staff and Audrey Calabrette By Terry & Sally Silva 4:00pm 8:00am 11:00am Acts 22: 3-16 Mk 16: 15-18 2 Tm 1: 1-8316 Mk 3: 20-21 Neh 8: 2-4A, 5-6, 8-10 1 Cor 12: 12-30 Lk 1: 1-4; 4: 14-21 Parish Office will be closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr National Holiday Troubadour Rehearsal 6:00pm (church) Bible Study 7:00pm (MMH) Bible Study 10:00am (MMH) Wednesday Group 6pm (MMH) Legion of Mary 1:30pm (SA) Choir Rehearsal 6:00pm (Church and Hall) Winter Concert 3pm (CH) Location Key: (CH) Church; (MMH) Monsignor McNulty Hall; (SJC) Saint Joseph of Cupertino Room/ Library; (SA) Saint Anthony of Padua Classroom Please remember the following who are in need of our prayers: John Sainato, Carolyn Wilson, Barbara Hennessey, Dr. Michael Flynn, Marie & Donna Mulholland, Kimberly Mullick, James A. Burke, Barbara Louise Denny, Frank Torpey, Janine McGill Wilson, Regina Yarborough, Georgia Currie, and Richard Bodalski. Please inform the Parish Office of prayer requests as they are updated monthly. Prayer for all Servicemen and Women O Heavenly Father, help keep our men and women safe while they are defending our freedom. Help them fight with valor, serve with honor, and come home when the fight is won. For those who should fall to any harm, O Lord, please watch over them so that they can return home to the families that love them. In the dark of night and heat of battle, may our prayers-and Your divine love-offer them comfort and protection. This we pray, Amen. Candles and Flowers If you would like to remember a loved one or a special occasion by having a 2 week candle burn at the statue of Our Lady of Grace, or by contributing toward the cost of the gifts of bread and wine used during Mass on the weekends, please contact the parish office to make arrangements. A suggested donation of $10 would be greatly appreciated. Flower arrangements placed at the Tabernacle or the statue of Our Lady of Grace, in loving memory or a special occasion, are also available thru the parish office. Flowers are $35 per arrangement. The Vigil candle burning at the statue of Our Lady of Grace is in loving honor of Domenic Amantia requested by Patricia Licata-Amantia The flowers at the statue of Our Lady of Grace were made possible by a generous donation from Ray & Susan Kikel
Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace page 4 Altar Servers Jim Kochen Ancient Order of Hibernians Sean Denny Daystar Ministry Jane Walker Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Jim Kochen Faith Community Nursing Ministry Sylvia Gonzales Faith Formation Claudia McIvor Hospitality Ministers/Ushers Nelson Ortiz Legion of Mary Jim Gillis Ministry to the Deaf Carol Downing Music Ministry Michelle Rego Prayer Shawl Ministry Kathy Russell Readers Michelle Rego Saint Mary s Merry Makers Pam Hatton Respect Life Ministry Elaine Clark Young Adult Ministry Claudia McIvor For Information call the office at 896-2191 Ext 201 Marriage Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving The Marriage Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving with Bishop Gregory Parkes will take place at the Cathedral of Saint Jude the Apostle on Sunday, February 10th at 3:00pm. This event honors couples throughout the diocese who will celebrate 25, 50 or more years of marriage during the 2019 calendar year. Please RSVP to the parish office by Thursday January 24th. Baptism of Infants and Children Parents who wish to have their infant or young child baptized in the Catholic faith may call the office to register for a required parent preparation class, (727) 896-2191, extension 207. This one-time class covers the theology of Baptism, the role of the parent and godparent in bringing the child up in the faith, and a review of what happens at a typical Baptism. Class runs from 6-8 pm. The date of our upcoming class is: February 13, 2019 Please contact the parish at least 6 months in advance to arrange for a baptism. Daystar Life Center Please remember Daystar Life Center is always in need of non-perishables for their pantry, especially at this time of the year. So many go hungry on a daily basis, we can be the change to making a difference in someone s life. The Ancient Order of Hibernians in America (AOH) is a Fraternity that serves the Church by defending the Faith and Promoting our Irish American Heritage. AOH Pinellas 2 is entering a new year and a new era. Our State President Jim Cahill, State Secretary Greg Canning, State Catholic Action Fr. Timothy Harris installed the 2019 slate of Officers on Saturday January 12, 2019. The new officers include: President Dan Neri, Vice President Diego Pestana, Recording Secretary-Sean Denny, Treasurer Chris Ryan, Financial Secretary Sean Deny, Chairman of Standing Committees Bill O Hanlon, Marshal Jim Gillis, Sentinel Pat McGree, Chaplain Fr. Michael Perry. If anyone is thinking on joining, please contact: Sean Denny venner20@aol.com 727-678-0183
Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace Page 5 Announcements 2019 Catholic Foundation Gala The Gala is a wonderful celebration and truly makes a difference for a child s future in Catholic education. Join us for a top-notch dinner, live auction, scholarship presentation, art showcase, 50/50 Raffle. A key element of the evening is a speaker who, at our bishop s invitation, shares his perspective on the importance of Catholic Education. Mr. Richard Gonzmart ~ The fourth-generation caretaker of the Columbia Restaurant Group. We invite you to join our parishes, Catholic schools, and tuition assistance supporters at this elegant evening featuring top notch cuisine and outstanding company. Visit https://catholicfoundation.org/ gala or call 727-374-0220 for further details about sponsorship and ticket information. Please remember our Poor Boxes. Your donations serve our local community through Daystar Outreach, Saint Mary s Ministry of Mercy. Located at both side entrances. Our Legacy of Grace Capital Campaign The success of our campaign is truly our success as a parish and what we can accomplish together. With your kindness and generosity we have in the two months of the campaign being kicked off collected 20% of our goal with $168,175.20 in actual total funds received. To help everyone be able to support the campaign we will no longer take a second collection every week, as we understand the commitments each home has and not wanting to over burden your homes. We will announce in the bulletin the week prior to a second collection what the collection is for. There will be Diocesan collections throughout the year such as CCHD - Catholic Campaign for Human Development, CRS -Catholic Relief Services, Peter s Pence to name a few that we will be support as a Diocese. The graph below shows you our progress to date and we will keep you updated along the way with the Campaign. 787,000 0.21 $168,175.20 21% Grand Total Collected Goal Total of Campaign % of Goal Achieved: Offertory for January 13, 2019 Offertory: $5,324.00 Attendance: 631 Average Gift: $8.44 Poor Box $266.00 Our Legacy of Grace Campaign $168,175.20 Thank you for your continued support.
Parking at Saint Mary, Our Lady of Grace We are glad to inform the congregation that we have finalized the parking agreement with Johns Hopkins All Children s Hospital and Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace. We have been given permission per the agreement to park in the lots that the YWCA and Shelter previously used. Our contract states we can use per the following: Saturdays 3-5 pm Sundays 7 am to 12 pm Also, we continue to have access to the USF Saint Petersburg Lot #17 on the corner of 6th Avenue South and 4th Street Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace page 6 WINTER CONCERT SERIES Sunday, January 27, 3:00 pm A Russian Fantasy and More Gail Archer, Organist Gail Archer, international concert organist, recording artist, choral conductor and lecturer, will present selections from her recording A Russian Journey on the new Viscount organ at Saint Mary s. Ms. Archer is a college organist at Vassar College, and director of the music program at Barnard College, Columbia University, as well as a member of the faculty of Harriman Institute, Columbia University. Sunday, February 17, 3:00 pm Knights of Columbus Council 2105 For questions or assistance, please call: (727) 678-0183 Opera Tampa Singers in Concert In their first appearance here at Saint Mary s, the Opera Tampa Singers will present some of the greatest hits of Opera as well as many golden era show tunes. The Opera Tampa Singers are local professional vocalists, and as an outreach ensemble, introduce new audiences to the world of opera and musical theater throughout the year.