U.S.A. National Circus Church The Pallottines (Society of Catholic Apostolate) 200 N. Orange Avenue, Sarasota, Florida 34236 Telephone: (941) 366-4210 Website: www.stmartha.org Facebook: St. Martha Roman Catholic Church Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - Noon & 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Be vigilant at all times and pray that you have the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent and to stand before the Son of Man. Luke 21:36 Very Rev. Fausto Stampiglia S.A.C., Pastor Rev. R. Patrick Wilson, S.A.C. Rev. Wojciech Stachura, S.A.C. Rev. Jan Rykala, S.A.C. Rev. John Cao, C.R.M., Hospital Chaplain Rev. George Jerry Hogan, Circus Chaplain Rev. Deacon William Ladroga Rev. Deacon C. Patrick Macaulay Rev. Deacon Robert Gaitens 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. PARISH STAFF Sara Brinn, Office Manager/Parish Secretary Virginia Bray, Music Director Gina Snode, Business Manager/Bookkeeper Patricia Sileo, Director of Religious Education Teressa McCoy, Admin. 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 MASS SCHEDULE Church opens 30 minutes before each service and closes afterwards. Saturday: 7:30 a.m. & 8:30 a.m.; (Vigil) 4 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 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Noon, & 5:30 p.m. TV Mass Sunday, 9:30 a.m. on CW Network. Check your local listings or go to dioceseofvenice.org/tv-mass CONFESSIONS Saturday: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.; 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. (Reconciliation Room) Sunday - Friday: 11:30 a.m. - Noon (Church Entrance) 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 daily 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 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: 941-306-6503
DECEMBER 2, 2018 PSALTER WEEK I From Our Pastor, Fr. Fausto... My Dear Friends, The beginning of the Church New Year starts today with the first Sunday of Advent ( coming of Jesus), and we see the Christmas decorations and we hear the Christmas music already. The problem is that now the season of Advent has lost its character of re-living the anxious waiting for the Messiah by the prophets of old. However, this commercial and festive development of our times cannot obscure the other meaning of Advent: our spiritual preparation for the second coming of Jesus, when all nations on earth will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds to judge the living and the dead. The Advent wreath, which we light every Sunday of Advent, makes us aware that Jesus light is coming to the world, growing stronger by the passing of time. One day this light will bathe the earth with the glorious information to mankind of the second coming. By the way, our Information Age is making us instantly aware of all the happenings around the world; we have truly become a global village. It is apparent to all of us that crime and evil make news, and when we live in an age where news is reported instantly and extensively, our perception of the magnitude of evil is multiplied, as is our disgust, anxieties, and feelings of powerlessness. No wonder that many minds get disturbed and wonder and agonize about Jesus prophesy and power, without realizing that He told us that He will be with us always: Yes, until the end of the world! Jesus said! Let us raise up our teary and tired eyes; in a short while our reward will come upon us! On that day, Jesus will come again to judge the living and the dead, and to make a new world, destroying the old structures of evil and injustice! I pray that all of us will meditate often on the words of Jesus: Be on guard lest your spirits become bloated with indulgence and drunkenness and worldly cares. The great day will suddenly close in on you like a trap. The day I will speak of will come upon all who dwell on the face of the Earth, so be on the watch. As Pope Francis reminds us: The time of Advent that we begin again returns us to the horizon of hope, a hope that does not disappoint because it is founded on the Word of God. A hope that does not disappoint, simply because the Lord never disappoints! He is faithful! Children often ask me about Santa Claus and they re asking if he s real! Oh yes! He s in Heaven and not at the North Pole! Santa Claus is the English abbreviation of the Latin Sanctus Nicholas (St. Nicholas), who was born in the mid-third century to a wealthy Christian couple in Patara, a town near the southern shores of Asia Minor (modern Turkey). After the premature death of his parents, Nicholas gave up his wealth and entered a monastery, later traveling to Egypt and the Holy Land. He returned to his monastery, hoping to live quietly as a hermit. However, against his will, he was elected Bishop of Myra, a small town near Patara. Soon he was known for his love for the poor. One powerful story reveals Nicholas compassion for the poor. There were three young girls whose father had lost his fortune and, consequently, their dowries. Due to their poverty, the girls were ignored by all the eligible men. Moved by their plight, Nicholas, under the cover of darkness, went to the man s home and dropped a bag of gold through an open window. Finding the gold the following morning, the father was overwhelmed, and thanking God, married off his eldest daughter. Several nights later, Nicholas secretly deposited a second bag of gold. Dumfounded, the man used it for his second daughter s dowry. The father, however, was determined to identify his benefactor and waited for the unknown person s appearance. Again, under the cover of darkness, Nicholas left yet another sum of gold. Hearing a thump, the man rose to his feet and caught up with his mysterious benefactor whom he recognized immediately. Nicholas demanded silence, binding the man to an oath never to reveal his identity. St. Nicholas remains were brought from Turkey to Italy in 1088, and his tomb is in the crypt of the Cathedral of Bari. Today we will collect for Caritas. There will be volunteers at the doors of the Church after each Mass collecting for the poor and the needy. Last month you dear parishioners donated $4,559. Some of the snowbirds have left for the seasonal holidays, please be generous again this month! Saturday, December 8, is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holy Day of Obligation. This feast celebrates the sinlessness of Mary, Mother of God, since the first moment of her life. Vigil Masses will be celebrated Friday at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. On Saturday, the Holy Day Masses will be celebrated at 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Noon, 4 p.m. 5:30 p.m., & 7:30 p.m. (Vietnamese). Again allow me to clear up some confusion about the two dogmas related to Jesus birth: The Virginal birth of Jesus tells us that Jesus was conceived in Mary s womb through the power of the Holy Spirit, without any human intervention; as Catholic Theologians say: Maria Virgo ante partum, in partu, post partum, Mary, a virgin before, during and after birth. The Immaculate Conception of Mary, is based on the salutation of the angel: Hail Mary, Full of Grace. This term means that Mary received from God all possible graces and favor! And so, also the favor to be born without the stain of Original Sin or any other stain of sin (immaculate in Latin means: without stain). Smile, God loves you and so does Fr. 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1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT T W O P Sun., Dec. 2 8:00 a.m. Pancake Breakfast - Geenen Hall 10:15 a.m. Religious Ed - 2nd Floor Classrooms 11:30 a.m. Confession - Fr. Wojciech Mon., Dec. 3 - St. Francis Xavier 9:00 a.m. CCF Life Planning Seminar - Geenen Hall Tues., Dec. 4 - St. John Damascene 6:30 p.m. RCIA - Conference Room Wed., Dec. 5 5:30 p.m. Adult Choir Prac ce - Choir Room 6:30 p.m. Caritas Mee ng - Conference Room Thurs., Dec. 6 - St. Nicholas Fri., Dec. 7 - St. Ambrose 9:00 a.m. Rosary Makers - Geenen Hall 8:00 p.m. AA (Spanish) - Geenen Hall Sat., Dec. 8 - Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00 a.m. Confession - Fr. Fausto 9:15 a.m. Legion of Mary - Mee ng Room 3:00 p.m. Confession - Fr. Wojciech 3:30 p.m. Wine & Cheese Gathering - Courtyard 4:00 p.m. SOLVE Poinse a Sale - Courtyard 4:00 p.m. Registra on Weekend P F P I D 2018 That people, who are involved in the service and transmission of faith, may find, in their dialogue with culture, a language suited to the conditions of the present time. DECEMBER FAMILY DINNER The Parish Family Dinner hosted by the Knights of Columbus will return in January. The Knights wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas! 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: https:// smile.amazon.com/ch/59-0737906 Join us in Geenen Hall Sunday morning for Pancake Breakfast! ST. MARTHA BIBLE STUDY St. Martha Bible Study group will take a break during the month of December. We will continue our weekly study of Genesis on Monday, January 7 at 6 p.m. and Tuesday, January 8 at 9:15 a.m. in Geenen Hall. All are welcomed to join us at any time. Study materials are available or just bring your Bible. Our Church encourages all of us to read, pray and study Holy Scriptures. Here is an opportunity to start the New Year in consideration of the wisdom and spirituality offered to us in the Bible. St. Jerome reminds us that Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ. If you have an questions, please contact Dr. Elizabeth Johnston at egj213@gmail.com or text her at 941-993-2895 MARRIAGE BANNS Garrett Croft and Christine Lambert (1) REGISTRATION WEEKEND Be on the lookout for our registration table next weekend, December 8th and 9th. We will have registration forms and invite all those who are not registered to join our parish family! ADVENT WREATH BLESSING Lord God, your church joyfully awaits the coming of its Savior, who enlightens our hearts and dispels the darkness of ignorance and sin. Pour forth your blessings upon us as we light the candles of this wreath; may their light reflect the splendor of Christ, who is Lord, for ever and ever. Amen. Congratulations to our St. Martha School student Marcella Byzewski whose artwork has been chosen to be featured in the 2019 Sarasota County Calendar!
BULLETIN Email bulletinsmc@stmartha.org PASTOR EMAIL pastor@stmartha.org Every life is a good and perfect gift. Many know this on an intellectual level, but those who love someone with a disability see it in their loved one s face in a particular way. Our love for our children has nothing to do with their abilities. We love them simply because of who the are, and understanding this teaches us how to truly love everyone. Poinsettias For a Cause! Support the Mothers of SOLVE On December 8 & 9, volunteers for SOLVE will be selling poinsettia plants after all Masses in the Courtyard. Cost: $7.00 Manasota SOLVE s poinsettias support the wonderful cause of life and well-being for mothers and babies. If you would like more information, please call Paula at 941-201-6508. CHURCH OPERATING RESULTS 7-1-17 THROUGH 11-18-2018 Offertory & Other ACTUAL BUDGET DIFF Income (excludes special donations & bequests) $490,411 $497,055 ($6,644) Operating Expenses $701,187 $742,227 $41,040 Net through 11-18-2018 ($210,776) ($245,172) $34,396 2018 CATHOLIC FAITH APPEAL DRIVE Assessment ($340,000) Pledges through 11-18-2018 $296,515 Uncollected Pledges 11-18-2018 ($14,532) Deficit through 11-18-2018 ($58,017)
To be like Him, we should not put ourselves above others, but indeed lower ourselves, place ourselves at the service of others, become small with the small and poor with the poor. Pope Francis Prepare Your Heart for Christmas Advent Retreat - Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center (OLPH), 3989 South Moon Drive, Venice is hosting a retreat Friday, December 7 and Saturday, December 8. Like Mary, say "YES!" to the power of the Holy Spirit and her Son in a deeply personal and transformative way. This retreat will include presentations, time for personal prayer, Confession and/or private conferences, and group sharing. Mass will be celebrated on Friday and Saturday, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. For more information and to register, please visit www.olph.retreat.org. Emmaus Agape - Emmaus sisters, please join us on Saturday, January 12 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center after the 8:30 a.m. Mass in Parish Hall B for our Agape meeting. Our Agape marks the beginning of our preparation for the upcoming Emmaus Retreat. Gather with your Emmaus sisters in prayer and support for a successful retreat on March 8-10, 2019. Worldwide Marriage Encounter - All married couples are cordially invited to experience a program to deepen their matrimonial oneness. The program is presented by the largest pro-marriage movement in the world. But space is limited, so apply early! For more information check out flwc-wwme.org or call 813-270-7832. The next available WWME weekend in Tampa will be at the Hilton Gardens Hotel in Oldsmar January 25-27, 2019. Primer Domingo de Adviento 2 de diciembre de 2018 Yo haré nacer del tronco de David un vástago santo, que ejercerá la justicia y el derecho en la tierra. Jeremías 33:15 LA PROMESA DE JUSTICIA Estamos en buena compañía cuando clamamos a Dios por justicia. Con frecuencia escuchamos y estamos de acuerdo con el pueblo de Israel que pregunta a Dios por qué el malo prospera. Sin embargo, cuando clamamos por justicia usualmente queremos que alguien reciba el castigo que se merece. Obviamente la justicia de Dios es más que eso. La justicia de Dios abarca una maravillosa rectitud entre Dios y la humanidad. En la lectura de hoy Jeremías avizora un tiempo en el que un justo brotará del tronco de Jesé, de la casa y la familia de David. La vida no era justa en el tiempo de Jeremías. Los reyes de Israel mantenían viva la promesa de la fidelidad de Dios, pero era difícil ver cómo la promesa de Dios se podía cumplir por medio de ellos. No obstante, Jeremías levanta la voz y anuncia que ya viene el Salvador prometido. El Evangelio de Lucas hace eco de ese anuncio, y Pablo se llena de un gran ánimo. De esta manera el Adviento comienza con una promesa. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
Mass Intentions Sun., Dec. 2 Jer 33:14-16; 1 Thes 3:12-4:2; Lk 21:25-28, 34-36 7:30 a.m. [WS] Constance M. Maier by Hank Maier 8:00 a.m. [OM] (Span/Hall) Yale Loucks by The Heibel Family 9:00 a.m. [JR] Marcelle Lombardo by Claudine Finkle 9:00 a.m. [FS] (Hall) (L) Jeff, Marcia & Family by Maureen & Dennis 10:30 a.m. [FS] For All Parishioners 12:00 p.m. [PW] Ingooglia Family by Mr. & Mrs. Carpenter 12:00 p.m. [JC] (Viet/Hall) Lh. Toma Ngo by Quy Ngo 5:30 p.m. [JR] Lvg & Decd Members of Plouffe Family by Joe & Betty Mon., Dec. 3 Is 2:1-5; Mt 8:5-11 7:30 a.m. [JR] Richard Bradley by Barbara 8:30 a.m. [PW] Living and Deceased Members of Altar Society 12:00 p.m. [WS] Parents of Rosario & Donna Criscuolo 5:30 p.m. [JC] Poor Souls by Mary & John McGruder Tues., Dec. 4 Is 11:1-10; Lk 10:21-24 7:30 a.m. [JC] Marilou Heraty by The Family 8:30 a.m. [WS] Dora Irene Massaro by The Pallottines 12:00 p.m. [PW] (L) Brian & Melissa Shaver by Dad & Kate 5:30 p.m. [WS] Holy Souls in Purgatory by Javier & Gloria Olevios Wed., Dec. 5 Is 25:6-10a; Mt 15:29-37 7:30 a.m. [FS] Robert Johnston by Paul Johnston 8:30 a.m. [PW] Maria Neuschell by Magda Kovacik 12:00 p.m. [WS] Jerry Maren by Ginny & Frederic Alexandre 5:30 p.m. [JR] Carol Oltchick by Clare Evers Thurs., Dec. 6 Is 26:1-6; Mt 7:21, 24-27 7:30 a.m. [PW] Frances Stemley by Jo-Ann Hillman 8:30 a.m. [FS] Thomas Santa Lucia by John & Anita Laurie 12:00 p.m. [JR] Charles Hooley by Pat Hooley 5:30 p.m. [JC] Wang Hsing Yen by Family Fri., Dec. 7 Is 29:17-24; Mt 9:27-31 7:30 a.m. [JC] Eileen Costello by Gen & John Halk 8:30 a.m. [WS] Dora Irene Massaro by The Pallottines 12:00 p.m. [JC] Cindy Rottkamp by The Arimathean Ministry 4:00 p.m. [FS] (L) Virginia Artis-Pomme by Julie & Con Murphy 5:30 p.m. [JR] Jacqueline Letourneau by Lynda Blouin Sat., Dec. 8 Gn 3:9-15, 20; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 7:30 a.m. [JR] Special Intention by Maria Rocca 9:00 a.m. [WS] Josette Younan by Dave & Kate Shaver 10:30 a.m. [FS] For All Parishioners 12:00 p.m. [PW] Donald Crowley by Elaine Crowley 4:00 p.m. [PW] Tom Stanko by Bob & Rosemary Stanko 5:30 p.m. [FS] Shar Winer by Susanne Wedlake 7:00 p.m. [JC] (Viet/Hall) (L) Kathy Beveridge by Family Sun., Dec. 9 Bar 5:1-9; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6 7:30 a.m. [PW] Heimbuch & Mass Families by George & Judy Mass 8:00 a.m. [OM] (Span/Hall) Pedro Celis by Andrea Celis & Family 9:00 a.m. [PW] Mary Allen by Tina Mroczkowski 9:00 a.m. [FS] (Hall) Carol Anne Harper by Bill & Maria 10:30 a.m. [FS] For All Parishioners 12:00 p.m. [WS] Thomas Kenyon by Susanne Wedlake 12:00 p.m. [JC] (Viet/Hall) Lh. Toma by Gd Phong-Thuy 5:30 p.m. [JR] Robert & Marguerite Romaine by Gail & Fr. Robert Fr. Fausto (FS), Fr. Patrick (PW), Fr. Wojciech (WS), Fr. Jan (JR), Fr. John (JC), & Fr. Oscar (OM) OUTREACH MINISTRIES Altar Servers Brian Clark 993-8526 Altar Society Janet Cocco 366-4210 Archivist Ted Cover 379-0758 Arimathean Ministry Geri Roberts 600-8479 Bethesda House Colleen McMenamin 366-1886 Catholic Charities Marisa Zorger 355-4680 Herrig Caritas (9-11 a.m., M-F) Tony Cocco, Chair 366-5620 Casa Santa Marta Debbie Greising 366-4448 Choir/Cantor Virginia Bray 366-4210 Council of Catholic Women Marcia Stokes 334-648-4328 Eucharist Adoration Parish Office 366-4210 Finance Council John J. DeStefano 306-5014 Family Ministry Gary Kerschner 961-8713 Hospitality Ministry Beth Cannata 321-2953 Jail Ministry Bob Hiniker 863-558-0407 Knights of Columbus Mike Deering 225-0564 Lectors Ed Hale 1edhale@gmail.com Legion of Mary Diane Such 993-2354 Ministries Council John Gearon 320-4745 Peace & Justice/S.U.R.E. John McGruder 953-6541 Parish Council Roland Gibson 685-1204 Prayer Line Diane Domagala 306-6503 R.C.I.A Maggie Gallucci 355-5957 R.C.I.A Sue Thompson suehome2@verizon.net Respect Life Ministry Joseph Gina 702-1700 Rosary Makers Don & Maxine Brand 755-9749 Solve Maternity Homes Peggy Kerwin 748-0094 St. M. Early Learning Center Jamie Van Dyke 366-1395 Ushers Parish Office 366-4210 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Parish & Homebound Pam Paulson 366-4210 Hospital Calvin Kreider 928-6995 Nursing Home Pam Paulson 366-4210 BISHOP NEVINS ACADEMY 4380 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34232 St. Martha Catholic School 953-4181 Principal: Mrs. Siobhan Young St. Mary Academy 366-4010 Principal: Mrs. Rebecca Reynolds CARDINAL MOONEY HIGH SCHOOL 371-4917 4171 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34232 IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND OUR SCHEDULED MASSES, CONTACT OUR NEIGHBORING PARISHES: St. Jude Sarasota 955-3934 Christ the King Sarasota 924-2777 Incarnation Sarasota 921-6631 Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Sarasota 755-1826 St. Patrick Sarasota 378-1703 St. Mary Star of the Sea Longboat Key 383-1255 St. Thomas More Sarasota 923-1691 St. Joseph Bradenton 756-3732 St. Michael the Archangel Siesta Key 349-4174 Our Lady Queen of Angels Lakewood Ranch 752-6770 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.