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. 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. 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
JANUARY 27, 2019 PSALTER WEEK III From Our Pastor, Fr. Fausto... My Dear Friends, Today s readings present us with Jesus as the true Messiah, predicted by the prophet Isaiah. St. Paul could not have used a more eloquent example of the vine-branches parable employed by Jesus, than the very popular example of the body parts that was so prominent in the ancient peoples literature. We Catholics are united to Jesus and to one another, as all the members of the body are inextricably related to one another. If I have a migraine headache, or an upset stomach, or a toothache, the entire me suffers. Today, the entire Catholic Church suffers because of many causes. The displaced refugees in the Middle East, persecuted Catholics in China and Sudan by ISIS, the divorced and remarried Catholics who are not receiving Holy Communion, the Catholics who do not go to Church because of sinful habits, Catholics who have lost faith in the Church because of the abuse scandals, as well as the poor, hungry, homeless and jobless Catholics around the world, the drug-addicted or the depressed Catholics, who despair of their eternal salvation because of lack of hope in the merciful and forgiving God, so forth and so on.. Probably many of us are touched by these suffering Catholics in one way or the other. Some of us do not feel any pain or consequences at all from the plight of other Catholics. But this is an illusion, because to use the example of Jesus (light of the World), when let s say that 10 people are walking in a dark cave, and only the leader has a lighted candle, there will be very little light to walk safely, and probably only the candle bearer can barely see the dangerous path ahead, beside the headache to care for the other nine who are walking in darkness. But if all 10 people carry a candle, then there is more light for all and less burden for the leader! Same here, my friends, these sisters and brothers of ours are following us walking in dim light, and falling on stones, and with danger of slipping down into a dark bottomless pit what are you doing about it? The needs are truly overwhelming us, but it is so simple to help; just take care of the Catholics we can reach, and here are some suggestions: 1. Get involved in the ministries of the parish. A list of the St. Martha ministries can be found on the last page of the bulletin and our website, www.stmartha.org. 2. Get involved in helping the poor through Caritas, with Bethesda House which is for people with AIDS, and don t forget our Day Care babies, and other volunteer groups. 3. Bring a friend to Mass! If someone has not been to church for years, ask them to join you. 4. Get involved in prayer groups: Legion of Mary, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, daily rosary if you can t do anything else, please pray! January is the month when we remember in a particular way the slaughter of the innocents done by abortionists. Remember, the Creator of Life who said: I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse, Choose Life, then, that you and your descendants may live. By the way, Jesus Forgives also the sins of abortion, so if you know someone who has left the Church or the Sacraments because of this sin, convince them to go to confession. It is so easy to go and feel accepted and embraced by God, and make up with that little angel who is in Heaven protecting them and their children. And, on January 22 the 21st Annual Prayer Walk for Life to end abortion took place here at St. Marth on the 46th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Thanks to all those who walked, and to those who prayed in support of the right to life, the sanctity of life. Once again our Bishop Dewane has asked all the parishes in our Diocese to take flu precautions during the Mass. Some guidelines are: Greet each other before Mass with a bow, and share the Sign of Peace without touching hands, obviously hugs are allowed. The Precious Blood is not to be shared with the faithful. All Ministers of Holy Communion are encouraged to wash their hands before Mass begins and after Mass. These are common sense and good health habits we all should follow to avoid spreading germs. I always use the fist bump to greet during these times! Let s be sensible! Catholic Schools Week begins this week. Please plan to visit our schools for refreshments and their Open Houses from 8:15 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 31, to celebrate with our children, and to observe and join in our celebration of who we are as a family. Our St. Martha and St. Mary schools not only exhibit academic excellence, but also shine the light of the living faith. Friday is the first Friday of the month, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be in the Carosella Chapel (9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.). The Heart is the most telling symbol of love that all people use, especially on Valentine s Day. It is, for us Christians, a reminder of the greatest love the world has ever witnessed, when Jesus, The God-Man, gave His life for us sinners. Saturday, February 2, is Candlemas (Candelora, Candelaria, Gromica) and, if you would like to have your home candles blessed, according to the ancient Catholic tradition (which commemorates the presentation of the Lord in the Temple 40 days after His birth revealing His divinity to Anna and Simeon), bring them to the Masses. Next Sunday is Caritas Sunday and the volunteers will be outside the church doors after each Mass. Last month we collected $3,988 at the church doors to help the needy. Please be as generous as you can. Smile, God loves you and so does Fr. Fausto with your St. Martha clergy: Fathers Patrick, Wojciech, Jan, John & Jerry Deacons Bill, Patrick & Robert and Brothers Tom & Lawrence & Sister Cathy The Parish Ministries are always looking for new volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering with one or more ministries, please contact John Gearon at 941-320-4745 or johngearon@yahoo.com
3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ST. MARTHA SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Thursday, January 31, 2019 from 8:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Call 941-552-3577 Mrs. Maria Smith - Director of Admissions 4380 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232 T W O P Sun., Jan. 27 8:00 a.m. Sunday Coffee - Geenen Hall 10:15 a.m. Religious Educa on - 2nd Floor Classrooms 11:30 a.m. Confessions - Fr. Jan Mon., Jan. 28 - St. Thomas Aquinas 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - Geenen Hall Tues., Jan. 29 9:15 a.m. Bible Study - Geenen Hall 6:30 p.m. RCIA - Conference Room Wed., Jan. 30 5:30 p.m. Adult Choir Prac ce - Choir Room Thurs., Jan. 31 - St. John Bosco Fri., Feb. 1 9:00 a.m. St. Martha Rosary Makers - Geenen Hall 8:00 p.m. AA (Spanish) - Geenen Hall Sat., Feb. 2 - The Presenta on of the Lord 9:00 a.m. Confessions - Fr. Fausto 9:15 a.m. Legion of Mary - Mee ng Room 3:00 p.m. Confessions - Fr. Patrick Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School is the only Catholic High school that offers academic excellence and faith-based education in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. National test scores, high school graduation rates, college attendance, and other data show that Catholic schools frequently out perform schools in both the public and private sectors. Please contact Rene Hebda for a campus tour and admission information at 941-379-2647. RESPECT LIFE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS! Sarasota Fair Right to Life Booth March 15-24 This is our opportunity to reach a large number of our Sarasota neighbors to provide prepared, accurate information about abortion in a non-confrontational way. To sign up for a shift, contact Bill Cook at 941-312-0988 or billcook@comcast.net
BULLETIN Email bulletinsmc@stmartha.org While many Catholics want to help women and men heal from past abortions, most don t know how to begin. For post abortion healing, call Sylvia at 941-412-5860 (English or Español) or e-mail project.rachel@dioceseofvenice.org. MARRIAGE BANNS Zachary Crossett & Lindsay Kreppel (2) Congratulations to the St. Martha School students, Marcella Byzewski and Gabriella Stavola, whose artwork is featured in the Sarasota County Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution 2019 Calendar. There were 3,000 entries with only 13 chosen. PASTOR EMAIL pastor@stmartha.org SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION The hospital has ministers representing St. Martha, Incarnation and St. Michael Parishes. The patients have thanked us repeatedly for bringing Christ to them. Many patients are overjoyed to receive Christ and are most joyful after accepting his Body. Total number of Eucharist Distributed 2018 5,446 2017 4,731 2016 4,972 2015 3,695 2014 3,231 Total number of Hospital Visits 2018 6,653 2017 6,417 2016 6,609 2015 4,850 2014 4,017 Total number of Visits with Prayer 2018 2,562 2017 2,473 2016 2,417 2015 2,216 2014 1,545 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS OUR LADY OF VICTORY COUNCIL 3358 GALA ART EXHIBITION AND AUCTION Friday, February 8, 2019 Preview at 6:30 p.m. Auction at 7:30 p.m. Columbus Hall 4880 Fruitville Road, Sarasota Featuring art in all media and price ranges. Proceeds will go to Our Lady of Victory Council Charities. Donation for admission is $15 per person or $25 per couple. Admission includes door prize, wine, cheese, hors d oeuvres, cake, coffee, and the opportunity to bid. A cash bar will be available as well. Tickets are available in the Church Office. Also, the Knights will be in the courtyard with tickets after all masses on Saturday Jan 19 and Sunday Jan 20. For more information: Tony Cocco (941) 504-6960 Jack Buckingham (910) 398-1366 CHURCH OPERATING RESULTS 7-1-17 THROUGH 1-13-2018 Offertory & Other ACTUAL BUDGET DIFF Income (excludes special donations & bequests) $813,980 $796,547 $17,433 Operating Expenses $1,005,027 $1,026,763 ($21,736) Net through 1-13-2018 ($191,047) ($230,216) $39,169 2018 CATHOLIC FAITH APPEAL DRIVE Assessment ($340,000) Pledges through 1-03-2018 $311,951 Uncollected Pledges 1-03-2018 ($2,705) Deficit through 1-03-2018 ($30,754)
I ask you, and myself: What is your interior water jar, the one that weighs you down, that distances you from God? -Pope Francis Faith Focus Weekend - First Presbyterian Church will host a Faith Focus Weekend on Saturday, February 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. All are invited to this free event to hear Rev. Dr. Hunter Farrell s presentation: Doing Good...Says Who?, a discussion for all volunteer and donors to with rather than for based on respect, trust and collaboration. Volunteer Mass - In appreciation, Bishop Frank J. Dewane invites all volunteers to a Mass at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 23, at Our Lady of Light Parish, Fort Myers. The Mass is an opportunity to extend gratitude and appreciation for those who generously give of their time and talent. All priests, deacons and the faithful are invited to participate in a celebration of the active and concrete stewardship of our laity. A lunch will follow the Mass in the Parish Hall. Couples Celebrating Marriage - All couples celebrating 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, or more than 50 years of marriage are invited by Bishop Frank J. Dewane to an Anniversary Mass in their honor. The Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in two locations: 11 a.m., Saturday, March 2 at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice, and 10 a.m., Saturday, March 16 at St. Leo the Great Parish in Bonita Springs. Contact your local parish to RSVP. Mardis Gras Madness - The Bethesda House Mardi Gras Madness will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 2 at Michael's on East in Sarasota. All proceeds will benefit Bethesda House which provides support services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. The evening will include a cocktail hour, auctions, Mardi Gras festivities, dinner, and dancing. Tickets are $150 a person. For information and tickets visit www.catholiccharitiesdov.org. The Sugar Bowl Show of Shows Sarasota-Bradenton will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, April 5 at the Neel Performing Arts Center at State College of Florida in Bradenton. Sponsored by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. and the local Knights of Columbus Councils, the show will feature the Atlantic City Boys. Tickets are $25 a person. All proceeds will go to the Sugar Bowl Fund for families in the community who are experiencing a financial hardship. For information and tickets visit www.catholiccharitiesdov.org. Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 27 de enero de 2019 El espíritu del Señor está sobre mi, porque me ha ungido para llevar a los pobres la buena nueva. Lucas 4:18a EL TIEMPO Los días de fiesta ya pasaron, el año se nos viene encima. Y qué clase de año será? De acuerdo con las palabras de Jesús en el Evangelio de hoy, será el año de la gracia del Señor. Y Jesús con seguridad no se refería solamente a los próximos trescientos sesenta y cinco días cuando hablaba a la gente en ese tiempo. El anuncio de la llegada de la gracia de Dios lo hizo Jesús para todos los tiempos, para cada año. De manera similar, leemos hoy en Nehemías cómo la gente se reunía con solemnidad a escuchar la Palabra de Dios como si fuera la primera vez. Escuchaban y luego se postraban con el rostro en la tierra y lloraban. Pero el profeta decía: Este día está dedicado al Señor no estén tristes. El año de la gracia del Señor es este año. El día dedicado al Señor es hoy. El tiempo de escuchar es ahora. Qué clase de año tendrás? Qué clase de día? La ayuda de Dios siempre está aquí. Lo que haces cada día será santo y aceptable al Señor solamente si escuchas y practicas la palabra de Dios. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. ST. MARTHA ROSARY MAKERS Friday, February 1, 9 a.m. in Geenen Hall We invite everyone to join us to learn how to make the cord rosaries. The ministry teaches you and furnishes all supplies. The hand-made rosaries are given to nursing homes, hospitals, St. Martha School, as well as sent to Africa, India, New Guinea, Ukraine and Poland. Helping to make the world a better place one bead at a time.
Mass Intentions Sun., Jan. 27 Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10; 1 Cor 12:12-30; Lk 1:1-4, 4, 14-21 7:30 a.m. [RN] (L) Carole Cox by Lynn Coppinger 8:00 a.m. [OM] (Span/Hall) David Rasmuson by Penelope Badry-Sanders 9:00 a.m. [GH] Rodney Dillon by Zack, Shawn, Justin & Mike 9:00 a.m. [JR] (Hall) (L) Fr. Sebastian by Maureen & Dennis Peck 10:30 a.m. [PW] For All Parishioners 10:30 a.m. [RN] (Hall) Edward O Blennis by Marianne Shippereit 12:00 p.m. [PW] (L) Dr. Joseph Millin by Lynda Blouin 12:00 p.m. [JC] (Viet/Hall) (L) Yvette Dery by Lynda Blouin 5:30 p.m. [JR] Lawrence Kaucheck by Kenneth Mon., Jan. 28 Heb 9:15, 24-28; Mk 3:22-30 7:30 a.m. [GH] Kenneth Fischer by Tom Murphy 8:30 a.m. [PW] Steven Borchers by Dave & Kate Shaver 12:00 p.m. [JC] George Grady by Georgia & Gary Lupina 5:30 p.m. [RN] Rose Corcoran by Nancy Agachinsky Tues., Jan. 29 Heb 10:1-10; Mk 3:31-35 7:30 a.m. [GH] Marie Hoffberg 8:30 a.m. [PW] Steve, Timmy, Elaine & Helena by Angele Toros 12:00 p.m. [FS] (L) Megan & (D) Clark Busse by Family & Friends 5:30 p.m. [JR] (L) Rachael Cullinan by Claire & William Power Wed., Jan. 30 Heb 10:11-18; Mk 4:1-20 7:30 a.m. [GH] Tom Dillon by Paula & David Shigley 8:30 a.m. [FS] (L) Bobby Manrique by Margo Holt 12:00 p.m. [PW] George Grady by Georgia & Gary Lupina 5:30 p.m. [JR] Lois Klei by Snode Family Thurs., Jan. 31 Heb 10:19-25; Mk 4:21-25 7:30 a.m. [RN] Gloria Doherty by David & Paula Shigley 8:30 a.m. [GH] (L) Raymond Manrique by Margo Holt 12:00 p.m. [JR] Keith Rohde by Joan & Jack Gaul 5:30 p.m. [JC] Karen Cirangle by Jeff & Doreen Dooney Fri., Feb. 1 Heb 10:32-39; Mk 4:26-34 7:30 a.m. [GH] Frances Stemley by Jim & Sharon Huether 8:30 a.m. [RN] Margaret French by Fr. Fausto 12:00 p.m. [JR] (L) Helen & John by Fr. Fausto 5:30 p.m. [JC] Michael Trimborn by Dianne Sat., Feb. 2 Mal 3:1-4; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 7:30 a.m. [GH] Marianne Martini by Angela Junger 8:30 a.m. [RN] Living & Deceased Members of Legion of Mary 4:00 p.m. [FS] Gene McLoone by David & Paula Shigley 4:00 p.m. [JR] (Hall) Dec d Members of Sagnella & Russo Families 5:30 p.m. [PW] Betty Paxton by Marie Williams Sun., Feb. 3 Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; 1 Cor 12:31-13:13; Lk 4:21-30 7:30 a.m. [GH] (L) Jeff Baker by Friend 8:00 a.m. [OM] (Span/Hall) (L) Alisha Mike by Auntie, Sabrina 9:00 a.m. [FS] Bob Carr by Sam & Jane Norton 9:00 a.m. [PW] (Hall) Edmund Buckley by Ida Naglieri 10:30 a.m. [FS] For All Parishioners 10:30 a.m. [RN] (Hall) Christopher Giries Gemean by Christiane Zablit-Lorts 12:00 p.m. [PW] Carmela Parfinik by Ida & Albert 12:00 p.m. [JC] (Viet/Hall) (L) Dale Morrissey by Lynda Blouin 5:30 p.m. [JR] (L) Knights of Columbus #3358 by Fr. Fausto Fr. Fausto (FS), Fr. Patrick (PW), Fr. Wojciech (WS), Fr. Jan (JR), Fr. John (JC), Fr. Gerry (GH), Fr. Notter (RN), Fr. Mendoza (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.