2405 Philippe Parkway Safety Harbor, FL 34695 (727) 726-8477 Fax: (727) 799-2062 www.espiritusanto.cc Supporting Youth, Young Adults and Families Serving with Love and Compassion Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 17, 2019 Church Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (727) 726-8477 Fax: (727) 799-2062 School Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (727) 812-4650 Fax: (727) 812-4658 Religious Educa on Office Hours Monday - Tuesday 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday- Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (727) 812-4656 Fax: (727) 812-4658
Celebra ons of the Holy Eucharist Masses Monday Friday 8:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. Saturday: 8:30 a.m.( includes Anoin ng of the Sick), Saturday Vigils: 4 p.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday: 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m.-family Mass, 10:15 a.m., 12:00p.m. & 5 p.m.-youth/young Adult Sacrament of Reconcilia on Saturday 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Communal Celebra ons during Advent and Lent. (Special Schedule During Holidays) At Espiritu Santo every Mass is a Family & Youth oriented celebra on Bap sms Please contact the church office at least 6 weeks in advance. Church Office (727) 726-8477 Clergy and Consecrated Religious Pastor & Dean - Very Reverend Father Len Piotrowski, V.F. Parochial Vicar - Reverend Father Brad Reed Pastoral Ministries - Deacon John Alvarez Assis ng - Deacon Vincent Alterio Deacon Dominic Friscia Deacon Steven Girardi Deacon Greg Nash Religious - Sister Donna Daniels, SND Sister Rene a Graff, SND Bereavement - Sister Donna Daniels, SND Espiritu Santo Catholic School (727) 812-4650 Principal - Veronica Slain Religious Educa on (727) 812-4656 Director of Religious Educa on Ellen Jones RE Administra ve Assistant Pat Roane Clearwater Central Catholic High School (727) 531-1449 Principal - James W. Deputy (Parish Supported High School) Parish Informa on Weddings Please contact the church office at least 6 months in advance. Parish Staff Our Mission and Our Vision Mission Statement -Who We Are The welcoming community of Espiritu Santo, inspired by the Holy Spirit, is commi ed to encountering Christ by spreading the joy of the Gospel, celebra ng the sacraments, serving with compassion, and embracing all on our journey of faith together. (In a Nutshell: To proclaim and live Jesus Christ to all in love.) www.espiritusanto.cc Sacrament of Anoin ng of the Sick Every Saturday morning during the 8:30 a.m. Mass, 2nd Thursday at 11:00 a.m. during our Sick & Homebound Mass, or you may ask the priest a er any Mass, or call the office for an appointment. Devo ons First Friday Adora on of the Blessed Sacrament 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. with Benedic on of the Blessed Sacrament Marian Prayers: In honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Mondays a er the 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Masses Rosaries Monday Saturday, 8:00 a.m. Thursday, 10:15 a.m. and following the 6:30 p.m. Mass. Pastoral Staff Office (727) 726-8477 Bulle n Editor - Jean Hart Director of Accoun ng & Finance - Jus ne Mullaney Director of Business Services - Terry Ness Evangelization & Adult Faith Formation - Deacon Steven Girardi Funeral Liasion - Helen Crowley Liturgy & Music - Jeff FitzCharles Office Manager - Michelle Ishman Outreach Ministries/Pastoral Council - Deacon Vincent Alterio RCIA - Deacon Steven Girardi Sacristan - Paule e Purvis Sick & Homebound Visita ons - Deacon Dom Friscia Stewardship & Family Life Ministries - Tim Bergevin Superintendent of Facili es & Grounds - Rich Waddick Website - Sonia Romero Vision Statement-Who We Strive To Be Espiritu Santo Catholic Church and School is a warm and welcoming Eucharist centered parish community reaching out to all people in their treasured diversity. We support and encourage all people, especially our youth, to grow and par cipate more fully in their journey of faith. We ac vely engage in parish and community ministries that transform our words of faith into works of compassion, mercy and a commitment to social jus ce in the one global family. We envision a stronger commitment to be er understand, appreciate and celebrate the joy of the gospel, the grace of the sacraments and the transforma ve power of prayer and God s infinite love.
We are a Sacramental People Mass Inten ons Bap sm: Parents of infants and children six years of age and younger contact the church office preferably six weeks in advance at bap sm@espiritusanto.cc Children seven years and older, teens & adults contact: Deacon Steven Girardi for more informa on at deaconsteven@espiritusanto.cc First Holy Communion & Confirma on: School aged, contact Ellen Jones, ellen@espiritusanto.cc Older teens and adults, contact Deacon Steven Girardi, deaconsteven@espiritusanto.cc Marriage: Contact Michelle Ishman at least six months in advance at weddingadmin@espiritusanto.cc Holy Orders: Contact Father Carl Melchior (727) 345-3452; or email spvoca on@dosp.org Prayer List Please pray for those who are suffering from illness in our parish. Prayer list names remain on the prayer list for eight weeks, a call is needed to renew. Elsie Archer Patricia Arias Charlene Arnold Donald Bishop Marie Bishop Richard Book Dawn Book Tim Carberry Chuck Coggin Tony DeGenaro Kim Emmons Robert Brady Fisher Joni Giardino-Lopez Rose Marie Harvey Paula Holcombe Joan Jelm Henry Kempf Tim Keyes Thomas Kosta Ron Marth Sco McNulty Marilynn Norris Ken Radcliffe Carlos Ristorcelli Adeline Ross Marie Wassmer Jaxon-Calandra Young Offertory Collec ons for week ending 2.10.19 Regular Offertory Collec on: $ 24,100.21 Average Envelope Gi : $ 21.96 WeShare, Electronic Giving: $ 10,338.50 Average WeShare, Electronic Gi : $ 39.92 Children s Offertory: $ 8.10 Our sincere THANKS to all parishioners and visitors for their generous support. Monday, February 18 8:30 a.m. Richard Morgan No 12:15 or 6:30 p.m. Masses. Parish office closed in observance of President s Day. Tuesday, February 19 8:30 a.m. Jimmy Grady 12:15 p.m. Liv. & Dec d Members of the Connelly Family 6:30 p.m. Jim Turner Wednesday, February 20 8:30 a.m. Jan Vosen 12:15 p.m. Alaina Sophia Fernandez 6:30 p.m. Eileen Kelly Thursday, February 21 8:30 a.m. Mary Ma more Elwell 12:15 p.m. Terri Fairbanks 6:30 p.m. Alison Leap Friday, February 22 8:30 a.m. George Neneman 12:15 p.m. Lillian Kalemba 6:30 p.m. Bob Fontana Saturday, February 23 8:30 a.m. Al & Wilma Krivchenia Vigil Masses 4:00 p.m. Carmel McEwen 6:00 p.m. Alicia & Teodoro Alvarez Sunday, February 24 7:00 a.m. John Charles Barker 8:30 a.m. Bob Fontana 10:15 a.m. Ashley Somerville 12:00 p.m. Mr. & Mrs. Peter La Polla 5:00 p.m. For the People INT Congratula ons! to the following couples who are celebra ng their wedding anniversary during the month of February. William & Sandra Kicza Ramona & Wally Vazquez 58 years 55 years www.espiritusanto.cc
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Adult Faith Forma on Have you been bap#zed as a Catholic but never made your confirma#on? Or were you bap#zed in a Protestant faith tradi#on but would like to become a Catholic? Or maybe you know someone like that. If so, Espiritu Santo is blessed to offer several opportuni#es for bap#zed adults to come into full communion with the Church through the seal of confirma#on and a profession of faith. Our parish schedules adult confirma#ons during Advent, Lent and when Bishop Parkes comes each spring for youth confirma#ons. In addi#on, others make their confirma#on at the Easter Vigil Mass with the unbap#zed adults in our Rite of Chris#an Ini#a#on of Adults (RCIA) group. Some adults, such as those who have been away from the Church or have li2le understanding of our Church, might join us at RCIA in September to explore our Catholic faith, tradi#ons and teaching. Others may need less prepara#on. Many adults have been prac#cing as Catholics for years but never came into full communion through the Sacrament of Confirma#on for any number of reasons. For them, we can provide individual prepara#on with Deacon Steven Girardi based on their understanding, prac#ce of the faith and, equally important, when they feel they are ready to make that profession. This year, we are scheduled to confirm six adults at Espiritu Santo on March 17. Others will be confirmed at the Easter Vigil April 20 and when Bishop Parkes comes to our parish on May 25. It is never too late to inquire about confirma#on or to begin your prepara#on. Your own desire is the first requirement. If you feel God is calling you to the Catholic Church or you have ques#ons or concerns, please contact Deacon Steven in the parish office. Each year during the Great Easter Vigil Mass, Espiritu Santo Parish and Catholic Churches around the world joyfully welcome new adult Catholics into full communion with our universal Church and faith. The Easter Vigil is the culmina#on of a faith and spiritual forma#on journey known as the Rite of Chris#an Ini#a#on of Adults, or RCIA for short. It includes adults from all stages of life who were never bap#zed and want to become Catholic. They are middle or high school teenagers, college students, young professionals and working people, families and re#rees. They are a husband or wife of a Catholic or a person engaged to be married to a Catholic. Some have been a2ending Catholic churches for several years with a spouse or rela#ve. Others have been searching for a faith tradi#on and found a home here. Typically, our RCIA forma#on begins in September with weekly mee#ngs un#l the Easter Vigil, with breaks for holidays and around Christmas. Most will come into the Church at Easter; some decide it is not the right #me for them, and choose to wait. We explore and discuss the faith, tradi#ons, prac#ces, liturgy and theology of the Catholic Church, and more as we strive to accept and to deepen our rela#onship with Jesus Christ. AIer the Vigil Mass and confirma#on, our new Catholics con#nue to meet for a six-week period of Mystagogy to consider what it means to live as disciples and apostles of Christ in our community and the world spreading the Joy of the Gospel. There is no cost or obliga#on only your desire and a willingness to invite Christ into your life. If you, or someone you know, is interested in becoming Catholic, or simply curious about it, you are invited to contact Deacon Steven Girardi in the Church office at (727) 726-8477, ext. 310. Jesus said to them, I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst. John 6:35 www.espiritusanto.cc
Religious Educa on Religious Educa on The role of the Religious Educa on program is to assist families in teaching their youth about our Catholic faith by: providing opportuni es for family development in knowing Jesus Christ, building a rela onship with God and others, and living a moral and Chris an lifestyle. Our objec ves include: Introduce children in an engaging way to the Catholic faith so that they might con nue to be formed in the faith through their experience of liturgy and life. Provide support to the Domes c Churches within our parish, consis ng of the families of our parishioners and led by the primary catechists of our parish s children, their parents. Encourage par cipa on in the various offerings at our parish for Adult Faith Forma on by parents and catechists. Provide sacramental prepara on that allows for a greater understanding of the mystery received. Create an atmosphere that excites students into delving deeper into the mysteries of our faith, encouraging life-long faith forma on. Religious Educa on classes for grades K through 8th grade are offered on Sunday morning from 10:15-11:30 a.m. or Monday or Tuesday evening from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Classes are held in the Espiritu Santo Catholic School. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based religious forma on program where children can grow in their rela onship with God through a deep engagement in scripture and liturgy. The program will lay the founda on for a life grounded in an awareness of Gods love. Catechists and Assistants Generally a day in the atrium will include a presenta on of a part of the Bible or liturgy given to the children by the catechist; me for the child to work with the materials of their own choice on their own; a gathering me of worship at the prayer table. At Espiritu Santo, we currently offer the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd to children from age 18 months through 6th grade. Toddler atrium consists of children from 18 months to 3 years. Level 1 children are between the ages of 3 and 5. Level 2 children are ages 6 to 9. Level 3 children are between the ages of 9-12. Catechists in the religious educa on program are called to herald the good news of our Lord Jesus Christ through weekly instruc on of a classroom of students. Using the materials and resources provided to plan lessons in advance, catechists should form their students in the Catholic tradi on through its rich resources of doctrine, scripture, liturgy, and prayers. Assistants aid catechists in various ways. From taking a endance to se ng up the classroom, helping the teacher with group discussions, and aiding hands-on learning ac vi es. The responsibili es of a catechist or assistant require a weekly commitment. All materials and assistance are given to help the volunteers perform to the best of their ability. www.espiritusanto.cc
Religious Educa on Sacramental Prepara on Separate prepara on programs are offered for First Reconcilia on and First Holy Communion, and Confirma on. First Communion is ordinarily for children in second grade. Confirma on is ordinarily for youth in eighth grade. The Diocese sets guidelines for recep on of the sacraments. A child must be enrolled in formal religious educa on for at least two years prior to receiving the sacrament. The child may receive the sacrament during the second year of religious educa on. Par cipa on in a sacrament is based on: comple on of formal religious educa on, cer fied proof of bap sm, and regular Mass a endance. For more informa on, please contact the Religious Educa on office. Middle School Youth The mission of the middle school youth ministry is to bring teens together in an environment that will foster posi ve rela onships with each other, to help them see where God is in our day-to-day life, to bring them closer to Jesus through the sacraments, and to provide opportuni es to serve God s people through service. The middle school youth of Espiritu Santo meet on the 2 nd and 4 th Fridays from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the youth room of the John Bosco Center. Catholic Girls Challenge Challenge is a Catholic Youth Ministry programs for girls in 5th 12th grade to grow in knowledge of their Catholic faith, friendship with Christ, and make a difference and posi ve impact on their families, friends and in the world around them. Challenge is designed around teams of girls around the same age. Each team is led by 1-2 teen leaders. This is small group mentoring or peer ministry where everything is done in teams especially the weekly ac vi es and service projects. Peer mentoring is a life changing experience for teen leaders and makes an impact on the younger girls as they see posi ve role models. Challenge runs weekly during the school year in the John Bosco Center youth room on Sunday a ernoons from 2:30-4:00 p.m. Vaca on Bible School Vaca on Bible School, or VBS, is a fun-filled program offered every summer to connect with the children and families in our parish and community. It is a fun, engaging, hands-on learning experience that brings the children and youth closer to God through a different theme every year. This week-long program employs Bible stories, religious songs, arts and cra s, skits, and other visual media which caters toward elementary school-aged children. Middle school youth may become teen leaders and assist with group instruc on, leadership, and other ac vi es. www.espiritusanto.cc
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