U.S.A. National Circus Church The Pallotines (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. SUNDAY DECEMBER 31, 2017 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH 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. - 10 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 941-306-6503
DECEMBER 31, 2017 PSALTER WEEK III From Our Pastor, Fr. Fausto... My Dear Friends, Today we Catholics celebrate the Holy Family of Nazareth: Joseph, Mary and Jesus, the nuclear family of 2000 years ago. The reason for this celebration is to remind us that we Catholics must re-create in our own family the atmosphere and virtues of the family of the poor carpenter of Nazareth. Today s Gospel introduces first the ceremonial and legal impurity caused by the blood of childbirth. Our Jewish ancestors believed that a woman s vitality, believed to be present in the blood, was diminished with childbirth, separating her from Her wholesome body created by God, and so she needed to reacquire God s blessing on her, after a period of days (7 + 33 for a baby boy, 14 + 66 for a baby girl...go figure!) And so a young mother had to atone for her loss, offering a holocaust either of a lamb, or, if the family was poor, of a bird (Lv 12: 1-8). And also, any first born was consecrated to God, and had to be redeemed or bought back from God. (Ex 13: 1-6). And, when they were in the temple, the Holy Family met two extraordinary pious people, both very devoted worshippers of God. Simeon, probably a member of the temple priesthood, years before, received an inspired message from God, who revealed that he would not die without seeing the Messiah. Years passed, and one day the Spirit of God propelled him to meet Mary and Joseph, and Mary put into his extended arms the baby Jesus, as the fulfillment of God s personal prophecy to Simeon. The inspired song then echoed on Simeon s lips: Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in sight of all the peoples (Lk 2: 29-32). A song that we should make our own especially when our health is forecasting our imminent death and going home to Paradise. The song is also prayed every evening by those who pray the Breviary. Two prophecies are included: the rejection of Jesus by many co-religionaries, and the sorrows and pains to be suffered by Mary in such rejection and in Jesus passion and death. The second extraordinary person is Anna, intimately immersed in God, who received the consoling message by God to approach the baby, the future messiah. I cannot imagine what influence these two prophets had on the parents of Jesus! They were immersed in Joy! So, today, let the families of St. Martha, embrace one another, again binding us in the divine bond of tender love and respect, following the example of this Family of Nazareth, accepting the sword of failure and the sharing of love, patience and, above all, sincere forgiveness. Monday, January 1, 2018, is the feast of the Solemnity of Mary. Since it falls on a Monday, it is NOT a holy day of obligation. Masses times will follow the weekday schedule: 7:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., Noon, and 5:30 p.m. In this Solemnity Mass, the Gospel makes us consider the actions of St. Joseph who, although aware of the exalted position of Mary in the plan of salvation, still takes matters in his own hands. He brings Jesus to be circumcised, according to God s command to Abraham; and, following the angel s warning, saves Jesus life by fleeing to Egypt. Any Dad would have done the same, I presume. And notice that we do not hear any objections from Mary...in all humility, she follows Joseph without bickering or opposition. May all of our parish families imitate the family of Nazareth! Today, all of us: spouses, parents or grandparents, children and siblings should make a firm commitment to create a more united bond of love within our families. Next Sunday is Caritas Sunday when the Caritas volunteers will be at the doors of the Church asking for your donations to help the needy in our downtown area. Last month you generous parishioners contributed $4,965. Thank you for your generosity. On behalf of our clergy, ministers & staff: HAPPY AND JOYFUL New Year! With our hearts full of gratitude for your generosity and devotion to Jesus, I pray that God grant good health, success, inner peace to all of you, Dear Parishioners! Smile, God loves you and so does Fr. Fausto with your St. Martha clergy: Fathers Patrick, Wojciech, Jan, John & Jerry Deacons Bill and Patrick; plus Brothers Bill, Tom & Lawrence and Sisters Cathy & Marianne Congratulations to the St. Martha School students, Lana & Ana whose artwork will be featured in the Sarasota County 2018 NEST Calendar, which supports the county's goal of environmental stewardship. Students were asked to convey that what we do on our lands and in our homes has a direct impact on the health of our beautiful bays and beaches. Congratulations to the St. Martha School Boys and Girls Basketball Teams! League Champs! Boys: 36-35 and Girls: 47-32
THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH ST. MARTHA PARISH MISSION Guest Speaker: Fr. Maurice Emelu February 4-6, 2018 Monday & Tuesday - 6:00pm Sunday - 6:30pm The theme will be Forgiveness, Reconciliation and Healing Healing power of Forgiveness Reconciling with God, with one another and the hurting past Drawing from God s Healing Graces Fr. Maurice Emelu is a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Orlu in Nigeria and the founder of Gratia Vobis Ministries, Inc. He is an inspirational speaker, vibrant Catholic retreat preacher, journalist, and a television content producer, whose love for the Church is profound. He has preached or given talks to large audiences in over 40 cities in North America and numerous cities in the continent of Africa. He is the host of The Faith with Father Maurice and Word for a Wounded World television series on EWTN. A published author, Fr. Emelu holds a triple BA in Philosophy, Sacred Theology and Religious Studies; MA in Communication and Media Management, PGD in Journalism and is a Ph.D. candidate in Sacred Theology and Catholic Studies. PLEASE JOIN US! T W O P Sun., Dec. 31 - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph Mon., Jan. 1 - Solemnity of Mary Tues., Jan. 2 - SS. Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen 6:30 p.m. RCIA Classes - Conference Room Wed., Jan. 3 - The Most Holy Name of Jesus 5:30 p.m. Adult Choir Prac ce - Choir Room 6:30 p.m. Caritas Mee ng - Conference Room Thurs., Jan. 4 - St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton 1:00 p.m. Rosary Makers - Geenen Hall Fri., Jan. 5 - St. John Neumann 8:00 p.m. AA (Spanish) - Geenen Hall Sat., Jan. 6 - St. Andre Besse e 9:30 a.m. Legion of Mary - Geenen Hall T S M C. If you want to drink, That s your business. If you want to stop, that s ours. Alcoholics Anonymous (941) 951-6810 www.aasrq.org
BULLETIN Email bulletinsmc@stmartha.org "Strong families are an integral aspect of the Culture of Life. It is precisely the breakdown of family structure that increases the temptation to abort, or to resort to euthanasia or a lack of proper care for the elderly. On the other hand, the communion of persons that comes from giving oneself to the other in selfless love is what creates the proper context for saying a generous "yes" to life. The word "family" can stand for "Forget About Me; I Love You." 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 PASTOR EMAIL pastor@stmartha.org ST. MARTHA CLERGY 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 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. ST. MARTHA STAFF 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 2018 UNITY MASS Saturday, January 20 at 5:30 p.m All are invited to worship with us at the Annual Unity Mass which brings people from all walks of life and religions together to worship and sing praises. A guest priest will preach and the Greater Hurst Chapel, A.M.E Youth Choir will lead in song. A reception will follow the Mass. Contact the Parish Office at 941-366-4210 Ext. 3221 for further information. All Are Welcome! 6PGDYH If you would like to have the honor of bringing the offertory gifts to the altar during the Sunday Masses, please ask an usher in the back of the church. And remember, please move to the center of the church pew, allowing others to join you at Mass. THE LEGION OF MARY IS LOOKING FOR PERMANENT & AUXILIARY MEMBERS The Legion of Mary members become instruments of the Holy Spirit through a balanced program of prayer and service. Work includes: Enthronement of your home to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Home, hospital, & nursing home visits Praying the Rosary at funeral homes. Welcoming parents and their newborns to our church after Baptism. Recitation of the Rosary before or after Mass Pilgrim Virgin Statue rotations Join us on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. in Geenen Hall. If you have questions, please call Diane Such at 993-2354.
How have we lived the time which God has given us? How much time have we reserved for being with God in prayer, in silence, in adoration? -Pope Francis The Catholic Charities Ball will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 27 at the Ritz-Carlton Grand Ball Room in Sarasota. All proceeds will benefit the programs and services of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. in Sarasota and Manatee counties. The evening will include a cocktail hour, auctions, dinner, and dancing. Tickets are $300 a person. For information and tickets visit www.catholiccharitiesdov.org or call 941-355-4680, ext. 301 or email nmuth@ccdis1.org. 2018 Women's Conference - Women of all ages, you are invited to the 2018 Diocese of Venice Women's Conference. The event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 3, at Bishop Verot Catholic High School in Fort Myers. For Conference details and to register go to dioceseofvenice.org/womens. Bethesda House Mardi Gras Madness - The annual celebration to benefit Bethesda House will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 10 at Michael's on East in Sarasota. Bethesda House provides professional and compassionate 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 or call 941-355-4680, ext. 301 or email nmuth@ccdis1.org. Anniversary Mass - 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 at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 17 at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice. Contact your parish for details. Sugar Bowl Show of Shows - Catholic Charities and the Knights of Columbus is hosting the Sugar Bowl Show of Shows Sarasota-Bradenton at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 17 at the Neel Performing Arts Center at State College of Florida in Bradenton. The show will feature Jersey Boys tribute band 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. Our Mother's House Wine Tasting, Auction and Dinner Dance will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 22 at the Venice Community Center in Venice. All proceeds will benefit Our Mother's House, which is committed to helping homeless mothers and their children achieve selfsufficiency. The evening will include a wine tasting, auctions, dinner, and dancing. Tickets are $80 a person. For information and tickets visit www.catholiccharitiesdov.org or call 941-485-6264 or email ourmothershouse@ccdis1.org. 2018 Men's Conference - The Diocese of Venice invites all men to attend the 2018 Diocese of Venice Men's Conference from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 24 at Bishop Verot Catholic High School in Fort Myers. For Conference details and to register go to dioceseofvenice.org/mens. WANT TO SEND YOUR CHILD TO CATHOLIC SCHOOL AND THINK YOU CAN T AFFORD IT??? THINK AGAIN! Have you ever heard of the Florida Tax Credit (FTC) Scholarship Program? FTC has two Scholarship Funding Organizations that you might be eligible for. A.A.A. Scholarship Foundation- FL, LLC P.O. Box 54367 Jacksonville, FL 32245-4367 (877) 735-7837 info@aaascholarships.org Step Up For Students P.O. Box 15719, Tampa, FL 33684 Phone/Fax: 888-707-2465 info@stepupforstudents.org These scholarships are income based and you may apply for both, but can only accept one or the other. S. M B S There will be NO Bible Study: Monday, Jan. 1 & Tuesday, Jan. 2 Classes will resume after the New Year. La Sagrada Familia de Jesús, María y José 31 de diciembre de 2017 Mis ojos han visto a tu Salvador, al que has preparado para bien de todos los pueblos. Lucas 2:30-31 PORTADORES DE LA PALABRA La Iglesia ha puesto unos cuantos días de fiesta notables enseguida después de la Navidad. Las fiestas de Esteban, Juan el Bautista y los Santos Inocentes forman un sumario de la vida vivida en Cristo, la Palabra hecha carne. Qué relación tienen estas fiestas con la fiesta de la Sagrada Familia, que corona la Octava de la Navidad? Estas fiestas nos recuerdan que habrá sufrimiento al tratar de cumplir la misión de Cristo, y que estamos todos llamados a ser portadores de esta Palabra cuyo nacimiento celebramos. También vemos la manifestación de esta verdad en las vidas de José y María, quienes se exponen a riesgos sociales y religiosos para obedecer la voluntad de Dios, y estaban abiertos a la Palabra que Dios les enviaba del cielo. Así ambos fueron prefiguras de Jesús. Es muy probable que muy pocos de nosotros fuimos a la misa del jueves, el viernes o el sábado pasado, pero la esencia de estas fiestas y la esencia de la santidad de José, María y Jesús es central, santidad que celebramos hoy. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
Mass Intentions Sun., Dec. 31 Sir 3:2-6.12-14; Col 3:12-21; Lk 2:22-40 7:30 a.m. [WS] Lew & Betty Smith by Daughter 8:00 a.m. [PR] (Span/Hall) Alfred J. Zazella, Jr. by Wayne Patrick 9:00 a.m. [PW] Edward & Edith Barone by Daughters 9:00 a.m. [JR] (Hall) Dick Dederick by Terry & Maureen Aldrich 10:30 a.m. [FS] For All Parishioners 10:30 a.m. [JR] (Hall) Michael Skoyec 12:00 p.m. [WS] Jacqueline Letourneau by Lynda Blouin 12:00 p.m. [JC] (Viet/Hall) Poor Souls 5:30 p.m. [FS] Kevin Crowley by Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Meyers Mon., Jan. 1 Nm 6:22-; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 7:30 a.m. [RN] Bentis Alma De Purgatorios by Maria Hernandez 8:30 a.m. [WS] Living & Deceased Members of Altar Society 12:00 p.m. [PW] Helen Suppa by John Kiwczak 5:30 p.m. [JR] Ernesto Hernandez by Maria Hernandez Tues., Jan. 2 1 Jn 2:22-28; Jn 1:29-34 7:30 a.m. [GH] Vincent Murtha by Telfair Family 8:30 a.m. [RN] Tom Davis by Janis Flowers 12:00 p.m. [WS] Kevin Crowley 5:30 p.m. [JC] Norah Butler by Patricia Flannery Wed., Jan. 3 1 Jn 2:29-3:6; Jn 1:29-34 7:30 a.m. [GH] Lillian Massara by David & Paula Shigley 8:30 a.m. [RN] Jennifer G. Wilson by Dave & Kate 12:00 p.m. [WS] Lillian Massara by Carol & Marty Edelman 5:30 p.m. [JR] Dora Irene Massara by The Pallottines Thurs., Jan. 4 1 Jn 3:7-10; Jn 1:35-42 7:30 a.m. [RN] Thomas Eliot by Paul Johnston 8:30 a.m. [JC] Cherry Bell Griffin by The Pallottines 12:00 p.m. [JR] Ralph & (L) Nita Francia by Jim & Gladys Weir 5:30 p.m. [GH] Deceased Members of Showfolks Fri., Jan. 5 1 Jn 3:11-21; Jn 1:43-51 7:30 a.m. [JC] Nora Ferguson by Heibel Family 8:30 a.m. [GH] Ray Macaulay by the Pallottines 12:00 p.m. [WS] (L) Madeline Fox by Gladys & Jim Weir 5:30 p.m. [FS] Resfa Maria Mendoza by Nadia Amato Sat., Jan. 6 1 Jn 5:5-13; Mk 1:7-11 7:30 a.m. [JR] Ann Murphy 8:30 a.m. [GH] Living & Deceased Members of Legion of Mary 4:00 p.m. [PW] Mrs. Lee Mulligan by Son, Doug 4:00 p.m. [WS] (Hall) (L) Marcos & Sandra Franca by Mr/Mrs Aldrich 5:30 p.m. [FS] Anne Donovan Whelen by Judy Snow Sun., Jan. 7 Is 60:1-6; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 7:30 a.m. [PW] Parents by Rosario & Donna Criscuolo 8:00 a.m. [PR] (Span/Hall) (L) Kathie Bendinelli by Mr/Mrs Shigley 9:00 a.m. [FS] John Aquilino by Joseph & Theresa Dietz 9:00 a.m. [JR] (Hall) Lori Brown Wessley by Mimi & Maan 10:30 a.m. [PW] For All Parishioners 10:30 a.m. [PW] (Hall) Frank & Kevin by Connaughton Family 12:00 p.m. [WS] (L) Betty Wendholt by Friend 12:00 p.m. [JC] (Viet/Hall) Poor Souls 5:30 p.m. [JR] Edward Karolak by Heather Banks Fr. Fausto (FS), Fr. Patrick (PW), Fr. Wojciech (WS), Fr. Jan (JR), Fr. John (JC), Fr. Pablo (PR), Fr. Notter (RN) OUTREACH MINISTRIES Altar Servers Brian Clark 993-8526 Altar Society Susan Schussler 961-4927 Archivist Ted Cover 379-0758 Arimathean Ministry Cindy Rottkamp 544-8117 Bethesda House Colleen McMenamin 366-1886 Catholic Charities Marisa Zorger 355-4680 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 Sara Brinn 366-4210 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 Br. Jim Connolly, CFX 617-872-9714 Knights of Columbus Ken Nota 401-206-9056 Lectors Ed Hale 1edhale@gmail.com Legion of Mary Diane Such 993-9354 Ministries 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 Jim & Peg Styer 377-1929 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 Robert Morrissey 726-9107 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Parish 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: Ms. 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 Chapel 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.