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St. Martha Roman Catholic Church PALLOTTINE FATHERS and BROTHERS (Society of Catholic Apostolate) and U.S.A. Circus Church 200 N. Orange Avenue Sarasota, Florida 34236 Telephone: (941) 366-4210 Fax: (941) 954-8434 Website & Online Bulletin www.stmartha.org Facebook St. Martha Roman Catholic Church Office Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. to Noon & 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Welcome to St. Martha Church We warmly welcome new parishioners and seasonal visitors. If you are interested in becoming a member of our parish family, we ask you to register by completing a registration form available on the website or at the parish office. Very Rev. Fausto Stampiglia S.A.C., Pastor Rev. R. Patrick Wilson, S.A.C. Rev. Wojciech Stachura, S.A.C. Rev. Sebastian Szczawinski, S.A.C. Rev. Philip M. Lam Ba Trong, C.M.C. Rev. George Jerry Hogan, Circus Rev. Deacon William Ladroga Rev. Deacon C. Patrick Macaulay Rev. Deacon Kevin McKenney Br. William Hudspeth, S.A.C. Br. Tom Flanagan, S.A.C. Br. Paul Kelly, C.S.C. Br. Lawrence Skitzki, C.S.C. Sr. Cathy Bonfield, S.S.N.D. Sr. Marianne Baehr, C.S.J. Parish Staff Sara Brinn, Office Mgr./Parish Secretary Virginia Bray, Music Director Gina Snode, Bus. Manager/Bookkeeper Patricia Sileo, Religious Education Dir. Maria DeSanto, Director of Dev. Teressa McCoy, Finance Assistant Pamela Paulson, Reception/Data Entry Sabrina Gibson, Reception/Data Entry Rose Ann Runnells, Sacristan Tom Patt, Sacristan Miguel Jimenez, Maintenance Supervisor Mass Schedule Church opens 30 minutes before each service and closed afterwards. Saturday: 7:30 a.m. & 8:30 a.m.; (Vigil) 4:00 & 5:30 pm Sunday: Church - 7:30, 9, 10:30 a.m., 12 noon, & 5:30 pm Parish Hall - 8 a.m. (Spanish), & 12 noon Vietnamese) Weekday: 7:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 12 noon & 5:30 p.m. Holy Day: (Vigil) 4 & 5:30 p.m.; 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m., 12, & 5:30 p.m. 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. - 12 p.m.; and Fridays, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (on the first Friday of the month from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Church). (The Carosella Chapel is open for quiet prayer during office hours.) 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. Confessions Saturday: 9 10 a.m.; 3 4 p.m. in Reconciliation Rm. Sunday Friday: 11:30 a.m. - 12 noon (Church entrance) Baptism Classes are held on the 2nd Monday of each month from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Conference Rm. Baptism will take place regularly every Sunday at 5:00 p.m. or by appointment with your choice of clergyman. Anointing of the Sick Saturdays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass Prayer Line: 941-306-6503

MY DEAR FRIENDS, MAY 15, 2016 From Our Pastor, Fr. Fausto... HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL! Today, Pentecost Sunday, is the birthday of the Catholic Church, founded by Christ; and WE ARE THE CHURCH! On the day of Pentecost, the HOLY SPIRIT, the third person of the Blessed Trinity, descended over the apostles, the pious women, and a great number of disciples gathered in prayer around Mary, Jesus mother. Since then, this SPIRIT OF LOVE OF GOD, for the last 2,000 years (and until the second coming of Jesus), has guided our Catholic Church, helping us Catholics to be faithful to Jesus universal teachings, committed to love one another, even if we have broken each other s hearts, ready to accept, serve and live in harmony with the ugly, the unlovable, the poor, the oppressed society s rejects, the hungry, victims of AIDS, and terrorists. This Holy Spirit, present in us since our baptism and, in a very special way, in our Confirmation, leads us to love Jesus more and more, so to become one with Him every Sunday in Holy Communion, until we will be one with God in Paradise. This Holy Spirit gives us many gifts; among them is the confidence and unshakable trust in God that will make us get over fear and anxieties: There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment, and so one who fears is not yet perfect in love. (1 Jn 4:18). Let us always pray: Come Holy Spirit, and enkindle in us the fire of your love! Once again, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL!! WITH PENTECOST, our Catholic calendar ends the Easter Season (white vestments) and enters the socalled Ordinary Time, when the priests wear the green vestments. The Easter Candle so visible since that glorious Easter night when we greeted the risen Lord. And in the Baptismal Rite, the candles of the newly baptized are lit from the Easter Candle, as a sign of our future birth in paradise. By the way, did you know that the ancient Christians never used to say: Today is the anniversary of the death of this Saint. They instead always said: Today we celebrate the Birthday of the Saint, referring to the beginning or birth of our eternal life. ON A RELATED TOPIC, many times non-catholics ask: Why do Catholics have to go to confession? The answer is given in today s Gospel, when Jesus gave the most awesome power of forgiving sins, and of reconciling God and us, to the Apostles: If you forgive people s sins, they are forgiven them; if you hold them bound, they are held bound (Jn 20:23). It is mind boggling to me why Jesus gave sinners the power to forgive the sins of other sinners. Maybe God thought that being sinners ourselves, we priests will be much more merciful and forgiving of them I hope we priests will always be good mirrors of God s compassionate love. THANKS TO YOU, MY DEAR PARISHIONERS, the new Zazarino Center is being built and should be opened on PENTECOST SUNDAY time with the opening of the new school year 2016-17. Thank you! And thank God for sending us generous benefactors like you. There is NOW a need to find some naming benefactors for the 15 foot Celtic Cross, about $30K, and the 6 foot statue of Mary, with Jesus or children at her side, about $20K. These two items will grace the entrance of the Center. As pointed out a year ago, we are still searching for a replacement fountain in our Courtyard, the original one is too deeply corroded to function much further; we do not yet have a model chosen for replacement keep tuned-in for our findings! CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ST. MARTHA RELI- GIOUS EDUCATION CHILDREN who received First Holy Communion on May 7, and St. Martha School on May 14. Many thanks to Patty Sileo and Maryann White and her dedicated assistants for all their hard work. God bless them all. St. Martha Church May 7 Mrs. White, Mrs. Wiswell, Mrs. Sokol & Mrs. Le Isabella Benucci Dominic Cole Clare Custer Gabreielle DeLeo Paul Dibert Mallory Edwards Sophia Eible Zachary Freeman Tais Gadar Chase Gamsby Sofia Giannattasio Tyler Gigliotti Nataly Gina Antonio Giovannone Christian Gomez Dylan Graziano Diego Guimoye Kennedy Guy Ethan Hall Wyatt Hossenlopp Luke Johnson Claire Krouse Sophia Kepecz Cooper Madden Elisa Massaro Christopher Matras Ryan McCarthy Chelsea McKay Clare Messer Turner Mitten Cardin Nguyen Jordan Nguyen Samantha Nguyen Tien Nguyen Cecilia Phung Joevany Ramos Matthew Ray Helen Rogers Eliah Santos Elizabeth Shaw Ryan Sokol Vito Sgroi Addison Stennett Savannah Torres Jessica Truong St. Martha School May 14: Mrs. Tonitis Nevaeh Crews Lucas Gallas Landon Green Hanna Hornung Juliana Hroncich Jude Kelley Alyssa Liga Margaret Lozier Ana Martinez- Montanez Henlen Rogers Olivia Shuck Tamas Torok Gabrielle Watson Ainsley Young Ms. Gallegos Christopher Catlin Lyla Hays Grace Hroncich Lance Lopez Thomas McLaughlin Tas Evan Long Carleigh Morris Hana Mullen Scarlett O Malley Delilah Ranceful Nicholas Roeder Isabella Rojas Lucy Sanborn Joseph Skidmore Keira Smith Hope Smithers Trenton Tesar Noelle Troiano Cecelia Velotta Isabella Zmiyiwsky Mrs. White Tas Long Jace Turay ON THIS NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY, please have a special focus on praying for the law enforcement officers and agencies in this nation. Remember Romans 13: Let every person be subordinate to the higher authorities, there is no authority

PSALTER WEEK III except from God, and those that exist have been established by God. ONCE AGAIN, ONE OF OUR ST. MARTHA STUDENTS, Lucia Via-Reque, 4th Grade, was selected as a winner in the 2015-2016 Christmas Artwork Contest of the Missionary Childhood Association. All winning artwork will be featured on the children s website (www.mcakids.org) as E-greetings during Advent 2016. Congratulations to Lucia, and to her art teacher, Mary Jo Salomone. ON MOTHER S DAY, I asked the mothers present in Church if their husbands brought them a Mother s Day breakfast in bed Not one woman raised her hand! Now, a kind lady sent me a note: Breakfast in bed is overrated Oh well! (She didn t get her breakfast either). Smile, God loves you and so does Fr. Fausto with your St. Martha s priests: Frs. Patrick, Wojciech, Sebastian, Philip & Jerry; Deacons Bill, Patrick, & Kevin; Brs. Bill, Tom, Paul & Lawrence and Srs. Cathy & Marianne Year of Mercy: December 8, 2015 November 20, 2016 "When someone asks, How does one become a good Christian? the answer is simple: do what Jesus says in His discourse on the Beatitudes. The Lord knows sin and grace, and He knows the paths that lead to sin and to grace. Blessed are the merciful, for they will find mercy...it s always important to think that we are all an army of forgiven! All of us have been forgiven! And this is why he who takes this path of forgiveness is blessed. - Pope Francis SYMBOLON PART II DISCUSSION GROUP SYMBOLON is a video series developed by the Augustine Institute that explains the core teaching of the Roman Catholic Faith. Part II of the program consists of ten 30 minute videos followed by group discussion. Some of the topics to be explored include: Baptism and Confirmation, the Eucharist, the Mass, Penance and Anointing of the Sick, Catholic Moral Vision, Self-giving Love, & Catholic Social teaching. The group will meet for about one hour in the Conference Room, on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm, starting on May 24. For information or to register, contact Maggie Gallucci at 941-355-5957 or maggie.gallucci@gmail.com ALL ARE WELCOME! This Week in Our Parish Sun., May 15 11:30 am Confession Fr. Patrick Mon., May 16 St. Athanasius 6:00 pm Bible Study w/elizabeth Johnston Geenen Hall Tues., May 17 9:15 am Bible Study w/elizabeth Johnston Conf. Rm. 6:00 pm Quest Prayer Group Geenen Hall Wed., May 18 St. John I 6:30 pm Parish Council Meeting Conference Rm. Thurs., May 19 7:00 pm Choir Practice Choir Room Fri., May 20 St. Bernadine of Siena 8:00 pm AA (Spanish) Geenen Hall Sat., May 21 St. Christopher Magallanes & Companions 9:00 am Confessions Fr. Sebastian 9:15 am Legion of Mary Meeting Room 3:00 pm Confessions Fr. Patrick PRAY THE DAILY ROSARY DURING MAY Join the St. Martha parishioners who meet after the 7:30 a.m. Mass, six days a week, Monday through Saturday, and before the 12 noon Mass (11:35 a.m.), Monday through Friday, to pray the Rosary together. Please come and join them in this beautiful prayer. ST. MARTHA WEEKLY OFFERTORY Sunday Offertory Weekend 5/8/16 Budget Sunday FYTD* 7/1/15 thru 5/8/16 Budget $22,831.41 $22,500.00 Budget: Weekly offertory amount needed to meet Church expenses. (FYTD: Fiscal Year to Date, from July 1 to June 30.) If you would like to set up electronic giving online, please visit our church website: www.stmartha.org The Wednesday Word: Encountering Christ, prayerfully preparing for the Sunday Mass go to: www.wednesdayword.org MARRIAGE BANNS Variance $331.41 $1,072,955.54 $1,012,500.00 $60,455.54 Alec Bisogno & Lisa Tritschler (3)

St. Martha Roman Catholic Church On Pentecost, the Holy Spirit gave voice to the disciples. The apostles were afraid; so are we. But the same Spirit is with us, too. Ask Him for the courage to speak out on the fundamental right to life, at all stages and all ages. Pray that He gives us the words that lead others also to respect life. Let us be heard beyond the pews, during the week. Let us be heard outside the Upper Room. THE ARIMATHEANS OF ST. MARTHA The name, Arimatheans, comes from St. Joseph of Arimathea, who tended to our Lord, after his death. Arimatheans are caring parishioners who attend funerals and memorial Masses as representatives of the faith community. We are seeking a committed group of parishioners, who would accept this call to represent the St. Martha Faith Community at funerals and memorial Masses. If an Arimathean minister is available for a particular Mass, he/she simply will attend the liturgy. If you feel you might be interested in joining this new ministry, please call Cindy at 941-544-8117. Your casual clothes donations to the Salvation Army at the 911 Central Avenue location, Psalms Building, on Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11 am, and Thursdays, 12:00 to 1 pm, will be used for local distribution, including for Caritas. ALTAR SERVER MINISTRY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS The Altar Server Ministry is open to all adult men and women, as well as boys and girls who have made their first Holy Communion. This ministry is in need of more volunteers to serve God at Mass on weekends, as well as at weddings on Saturdays & Sundays. If you are interested, or if your son or daughter is looking for service hours, a sign up sheet is in the sacristy, or contact Brian Clark at 312-6247. One hour of your time, once a week, serving on God s altar. ST. MARTHA USHER MINISTRY This ministry is looking for new members for the weekend Masses. Ideally, four ushers are needed at each Mass. If you would like to meet new parishioners, and make visitors feel welcome, please consider joining this group. For more information, call Bob Morrissey at 726-9107. Diocese of Venice Safe Environment Program As Christian adults, we have a moral and legal responsibility and are entrusted by God with the spiritual, emotional and physical well-being of minors and vulnerable adults. As they participate in activities within or sponsored by our Diocese, it is our commitment to provide an environment which is safe and nurturing. To fulfill the Diocesan policy to offer continued Safe Environment Awareness to all employees and volunteers, St. Thomas More Parish, Sarasota will hold a class on Saturday, May 21, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. If you are an employee or a volunteer who has routine contact with children or vulnerable adults, you must be trained. Please contact Gina Snode, 941-366-4210 X3230, to register. Abuse Allegations report all abuse to the Florida Department of Children & Families Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-962-2873. To report abuse by a Diocesan employee or volunteer, call the Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator at 941-416-6114. Annual Knights of Columbus #0167 33rd Annual Patriotic Salute Saturday, May 21 Columbus Hall, 4880 Fruitville Rd. The Patriotic Ball honors men and women serving and defending our country and our freedom. This year the Msgr. Charles L. Elslander Assembly 0167 honors Bobbie B. Fernander, Colonel, US Army retired. Please come to this SEMI-FORMAL Ball and, with the Knights of Columbus, honor those who have served our country. Cost: $30 includes dinner, dancing & pictures Cocktails: 5:30 pm Dinner with Carved Roast Beef: 6:20 pm, followed by dancing. To purchase tickets or any questions, TEXT, Chairman, Jeff Adams, 941 544-3112, or CALL/TEXT, Faithful Comptroller, Bob Morrissey, 941-726-9107. WE NEED EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION FOR NURSING HOMES Can you find time on a Sunday to be an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and bring communion to people in nursing homes? Because of summer vacations we are looking for ministers to volunteer and bring communion to Catholics in nursing homes on Sundays, weekly or monthly. It is a fulfilling and rewarding ministry. Please call 366-4210 and someone will return your call.

Be merciful as our Father in Heaven is merciful. - Pope Francis Thursday, May 19 Divorce Support Session at the Church of the Incarnation, Sarasota, from 7 to 9 pm. For anyone you know who has experienced a divorce. It is a challenging time in one s life and the Church is here to proved support. The presentation is by Ascension Press and is titled, Find the Love that Lasts. Cost is $10 and includes light refreshments, a book Healing the Divorced Heart and handouts. For information and to register, contact Kim Elsmore at elsmore@dioceseofvenice.org Saturday, May 28 Celebrate the Month of Mary with the Legion of Mary at Siesta Key Beach Pavilion at 9 am. All are invited to pray the public Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet. For more information, call Amberose at 941-720-5745. Parish Vocation Ministry is a new initiative of the Vocations Office to promote a culture of vocations in every parish in the Diocese. The Parish Vocation Team would be dedicated to raising awareness for vocations to the priesthood and religious life, promoting prayer for vocations and inviting young people to consider the call God has for them. If you would like to be part of this important ministry, please contact the Vocations Director, Fr. Eric Scanlan, with your name, parish, and phone number at scanlan@dioceseofvenice.org or call the Vocations Office at 941-411-1124. 5th Annual Marian Eucharistic Conference at Ave Maria University from Friday, May 20, to Sunday, May 22. Speakers: Fr. Chris Alar, Director of the Association of Marian Helpers; EWTN s Steve Ray, Mother Assumpta Long, founder of the Dominican Sisters of Mary; Tom Peterson, Catholics Come Home founder; to name a few. Cost is $170 per person. Information, call 239-348-4725. Holy Door Hours In the Diocese of Venice, two Parishes have been designated pilgrimage sites and have a Holy Door: Epiphany Cathedral, Venice, and Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Boca Grande. Those wanting to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Door of Mercy at Epiphany Cathedral, call 941-484-3505, and for Our Lady of Mercy, please call 941-964-2254. Pope Francis has offered the faithful the opportunity to receive plenary indulgences by making a pilgrimage to designated churches around the world. Election Guide The Florida Bishops have approved a guide for pastors and parishes intended to encourage Catholic clergy and laity to facilitate the involvement of their faith communities in appropriate election related activities. These activities are designed to increase parishioner interest in the policy issues that will characterize election year debates, to focus their attention on candidate positions and encourage them to exercise their right to vote. To access the guide, available in English and Spanish, please visit http://www.flaccb.org/ election-activities-and-guidelines OUR BIRTHDAY GIFTS Today is Pentecost Sunday, popularly known as the birthday of our Catholic Church. It is 50 days after Easter, 50 days after the Resurrection of Christ. It is the day when Jesus sent His Apostles forth to forgive others and to proclaim the Good News. In his first Pentecost homily, Pope Francis declared: The Holy Spirit transforms and renews us, creates harmony and unity, and gives us courage and joy for the mission. In that one sentence, Pope Francis sums up the elation and strength we should experience on this Holy Day, which commemorates the Holy Spirit descending upon the Apostles and about 120 other followers of Christ, including our Blessed Mother Mary. While it marked the completion of Christ s mission on earth, that mission continues with us. We, too, have received the power of the Holy Spirit through Baptism, the Eucharist and Confirmation. It is the Holy Spirit that allows us to be the Lord s disciples, actively working in today s Church and in the rest of society. We must accept and recognize this fact. St. Luke describes the extraordinary manifestation of the Holy Spirit: This divine gift is light and power, light to proclaim the Gospel truth and power to infuse each of us with the courage of witnessing the faith. Living out this call is the essence of stewardship. From the Catholic Steward Domingo de Pentecostés 15 de mayo de 2016 Hemos sido bautizados en un mismo Espíritu para formar un solo cuerpo. -- 1 Corintios 12:13a LA PLENITUD DEL ESPÍRITU SANTO La Iglesia se despierta esta mañana con un asombroso mensaje. Mira a tu alrededor a ver quién ha sido llamado. Escucha las voces de los que proclaman que Jesús es el Señor. Encontrarás que ningún pueblo ni raza ha sido excluido; ningún idioma del mundo es incapaz de proclamar la gloria de Dios. Decimos que el Domingo de Pentecostés es el "cumpleaños de la Iglesia". En diversas maneras, la Iglesia todavía está naciendo. Sólo cuando todos conozcan la paz que Jesús ofrece en el Evangelio de hoy es que de veras conoceremos la plenitud del Espíritu Santo. San Pablo nos asegura en la segunda lectura de hoy que "a todos se nos ha dado a beber del mismo Espíritu". Cuando pasamos nuestra mirada por la Iglesia, deberíamos de ver a todos. Pero no es así. Todavía no, qué barrera nos impide abrazarnos en un solo Cuerpo de Cristo? Cuándo vamos a reconocer que nuestras diferencias son manifestaciones de un mismo Espíritu Santo? Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Pray the Rosary: therosary3.com P r a ye r L i n e : 9 4 1-306- 6503

Mass Intentions Sun., May 15 Acts 2: 1-11; 1 Cor 12: 3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-7:30 a.m. [FS] Bob & Marguerite Romaine 8:00 a.m. [RS] Special Intentions 9:00 a.m. [PW] (L) Marge Lortie by Husband, Paul 10:30 a.m. [FS] For All Parishioners 12:00 p.m. [WS] Valient Hart by Mary Yaska 12:00 p.m. [PL] (Viet/Hall) Special Intentions 5:30 p.m. [SS] Mario & Lorraine DeBeradinif by Debra Haddad Mon., May 16 Jas 3: 13-18; Mk 9: 14-29 7:30 a.m. [WS] Damiania Arriaga by Minnie & Mark 8:30 a.m. [PW] Milliman Family by Friends 12:00 p.m. [PW] Daniel & Jesse by My-Zung Ngac-Siglin 1:55 PM (BNA) [WS] Barbara Gallagher by Mary Powers & Fami- 5:30 p.m. [WS] (L) Myriam Stephens by Paula & David Tues., May 17 Jas 4: 1-10; Mk 9: 30-37 7:30 a.m. [WS] Poor Souls 8:30 a.m. [SS] Bob & Marguerite Romaine 12:00 p.m. [WS] (L) Joan Donohue by Friends 1:55 PM (BNA) [PW] Annabelle Delgado by Delgado Family 5:30 p.m. [SS] Giannone & Smitha Families by Patti Powers Wed., May 18 Jas 4: 13-17; Mk 9: 38-40 7:30 am [PW] Maria Hoffberg 8:30 am [SS] Ernesto Epistola by Paula & David Shigley 12:00 pm [PW] Gene Martis by Ross Family 1:55 PM (BNA) [FS] Franklyn Buccino by Ida C. Naglieri 5:30 pm [FS] Bob & Marguerite Romaine Thurs., May 19 Jas 5: 1-6; Mk 9: 41-50 7:30 am [FS] Fr. John Krozser by Paula & David Shigley 8:30 am [PW] Mike Baylis by Kate Shaver 12:00 pm [FS] Emma & Joseph Johanek by Ralph Lester 1:55 PM (BNA) [SS] (L) Mario Minervini by Jack & Joan Gaul 5:30 pm [SS] Loretta Hellerer & Andrea Micliorie by Mike & Betty Fri., May 20 Jas 5: 9-12; Mk 10: 1-12 7:30 am [WS] James Finnigan by The Milford s 8:30 am [SS] Caroline Schippereit by Mother 12:00 pm [SS] Edward Lester by Ralph Lester 1:55 PM (BNA) [FS] Special Intentions 5:30 pm [WS] Patrick T. Fury by Fury & Ramirez Family Sat., May 21 Jas 5: 13-20; Mk 10: 13-16 7:30 am [SS] Poor Souls 8:30 am [WS] Bob & Marguerite Romaine 4:00 pm [FS] Andrea Zeibert by Hank Maier & Jack Slusser 5:30 pm [PW] Lee Mulligan by Doug Mulligan Sun., May 22 Prv 8:22-31; Rom 5: 5-15; Jn 16: 12-15 7:30 a.m. [PW] Bob & Marguerite Romaine 8:00 a.m. [CS] Special Intentions 9:00 a.m. [WS] Col. (Ret.) Joseph S. Foley by Col. (Ret.) & Mrs. Powell 10:30 a.m. [FS] For All Parishioners 12:00 p.m. [SS] Kalin McNicol by Mahoney Family 12:00 p.m. [PL] (Viet/Hall) Special Intention 5:30 p.m. [FS] Julia & Stanley Vaiciunas by Family Fr. Fausto (FS), Fr. Patrick (PW), Fr. Philip (PL), Fr. Wojciech (WS), Fr. Sebastian (SS), Fr. Jerry (GH), Fr. Claudio(CS) PARISH MINISTRIES Bethesda House...Wendy Walton, 366-1886 Altar Servers Brian Clark, 993-8526; brianccc@comcast.net Altar Society..Susan Schussler, 961-4927 Archivist....Ted Cover, 379-0758 Arimathean Ministry.......Cindy Rottkamp, 544-8117 Bulletin........ bulletinsmc@stmartha.org Caritas (9-11 a.m., M-F)....366-5620 Catholic Charities.....355-4680 Casa Santa Marta.....(1) 366-4448, (II) 365-7913 Choir/Cantor....Virginia Bray, 366-4210 Council of Catholic Women...Evelyn Moya, 954-3990 Eucharist Adoration Candes Lamb, 753-3404 Finance Council.... John J. DeStefano, 306-5014 Hospitality Ministry......Beth Cannata, 321-2953 Jail Ministry. Br. Jim Connolly, CFX, 617-872-9714 Knights of Columbus...Tom Gillis, 941-400-6991 Lectors..Ed Hale, 1edhale@gmail.com Legion of Mary...Diane Such, 377-2011 Ministries. John Gearon, 3204745 Peace & Justice/S.U.R.E......John McGruder, 953-6541 Parish Council....Roland Gibson, 685-1204 Prayer Line.. Diane Domagala, 306-6503 Quest Group...Jack Suponcic & Diane Such, 377-2011 R.C.I.A..Maggie Gallucci, 355-5957 or Sue Thompson, suehome2@verizon.net Respect Life Ministry..Jim & Peg Styer, 377-1929 Rosary Makers....Don & Maxine Brand, 755-9749 St. Martha Early Learning Center.... 366-1395 Solve, Inc.: Bradenton 748-0094; Englewood 475-7408 Sunday Coffee Service.Gary Kerschner, 961-8713 Ushers....Robert Morrissey, 726-9107 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Parish.366-4210 Homebound Ministry....366-4210 Hospital Ministry........Calvin Kreider, 371-3610 Nursing Home Ministry.366-4210 BISHOP NEVINS ACADEMY 4380 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34232 St. Martha Catholic School..953-4181 Principal: Mrs. Siobhan Young Dreams Are Free School......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, LBK 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.752-6770 Our priests & deacons minister at local facilities in Sarasota: 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.