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. They abandoned their nets and followed Jesus. Mark 1:18 SUNDAY JANUARY 21, 2018 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 3RD SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME 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
JANUARY 21, 2018 PSALTER WEEK III From Our Pastor, Fr. Fausto... My Dear Friends, Please join us for the 20th Annual Prayer Walk for Life tomorrow, Monday, January 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The 8:30 a.m. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Frank J. Dewane at our St. Martha Church. Shuttle bus service will be provided from St. Martha to Planned Parenthood where participants will circle the block in prayer for an end to abortion. Those unable to walk are encouraged to participate in Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Come for an hour or longer. This past Thursday started the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The theme for the 2018 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, "Your Right Hand, O Lord, Glorious in Power," is taken from the book of Exodus 15:6. Throughout the Biblical narrative of salvation, an unmistakable motif is the unrelenting determination of the Lord to form a people whom He could call His own. We, your clergy, wish that you parishioners of St. Martha will assist at Mass and receive Communion, or at least visit the Blessed Sacrament this week, for the unity of all Christians. We have four daily Masses: 7:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., Noon and 5:30 p.m. Also, the Carosella Chapel is open and the Blessed Sacrament is kept from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for all parishioners, and all downtown workers, so that at least on one day during the week you may pray or receive Jesus in your heart for the unity of all the baptized. Today s Gospel introduces Jesus preaching to his Jewish compatriots, and it does seem that Jesus is repeating John the Baptist s theme; but there is a new element in Jesus preaching: Believe in the GOOD NEWS! God loves us so much that instead of a mortal man sent to us as the Messiah, God sent His only Son, enclosed into a true human being, Jesus! After 2000 years of wars, genocide, crime and untold suffering, we are wondering what happened to Jesus Good News! Wasn t it a farce? Wasn t it a cruel joke? Does this Supreme Being still care? If so, why such evil in the world? Against all these doubts and tragic facts, Jesus Good News still stands firm. One day, when we meet God face to face, we will be shown the true design of God, and we will understand clearly God s wisdom, which now we accept with blind faith. But meantime, let us remember that only through listening and obeying God s message can we save our souls, and we can avoid more catastrophic troubles for ourselves and our heirs. The parable of Jonah in the first reading shows us that God desires not our death and chastisement, but that we repent from our evil ways and live happily with Him here on earth and, after our death, in paradise, never to be separated from His love! Monday, January 22, is the feast of St. Vincent Pallotti, the founder of the Society of Catholic Apostolate, colloquially referred to as Pallottines, of priests, brothers, sisters and lay associates. St. Vincent was born in 1795 in Rome (Italy), where he died in 1850. Pope Pius XII declared Vincent Blessed in 1950, and Pope Saint John XXIII declared him Saint in 1963. St. Vincent was an innovator. His studies of Sacred Scripture, tradition and theology convinced him that the mission and responsibility of spreading the Faith was incumbent on all baptized people, lay people as well as clergy. He established the Society of the Catholic Apostolate to carry out his vision. Today, throughout the world, we Pallottines number about 2400 priests and brothers, some 4000 sisters and approximately 175,000 associate lay persons. The mission of our Society is clear and simple: The sanctification of all peoples and the spread of the Catholic faith, to be brought about primarily through the reunification of all Churches of the East and West. Jesus prayer was: that all may be one, Father, as you and I are one. As we celebrate the memory of this Roman priest, we are also, in a sense, celebrating our standing as disciples, indeed as apostles, heeding the command of Jesus to go and preach. Fr. Patrick, Fr. Wojciech, Fr. Jan, Br. William, Br. Tom and I are happy to serve you, God s good family of St. Martha, in reaching the goal of becoming perfect as our Father in heaven is perfect. We are happy to have in our service the help of our diocesan clergy and religious. Next Sunday, January 28, begins Catholic Schools Week; it ends on Friday, February 2. There will be an Open House on Wednesday, January 31 from 8:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Please plan to visit the school on that day to tour and celebrate with our children, and to observe and join in our celebration of who we are as a family. St. Martha school is a recipient of a national Blue Ribbon award, and not only exhibits academic excellence, but also shines the light of the living faith. Everyone is invited. This week, we will take up the collection for the Church in Latin America. Your generosity to this collection is invaluable to the future of the faith in this region. Your donations will fund catechesis, marriage and family life programs and seminarian formation. Please support programs like these with a joyful and generous heart, and give extra generously in this week s collection. Fr. Maurice Emelu will be hosting our Parish Mission Sunday, February 4 through Tuesday, February 6. The Mission will begin each evening with the 5:30 p.m. Mass with events following. The focus of the mission will be forgiveness, reconciliation and healing. Please join us for as many evenings as you can! That time of year of catching colds and the danger of the flu is here. Some of us have already suffered! On behalf of all parishioners, please avoid shaking hands and/or kissing at the sign of peace and as you enter and leave the Church. I always encourage the Fist-Bump! If you did not receive a copy of Rediscover Jesus by Matthew Kelly after Christmas Mass, there are still a few available in the Parish Office. Stop by and pick one up! 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
3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ST. MARTHA PARISH MISSION Guest Speaker: Fr. Maurice Emelu February 4-6, 2018 Sunday - 6:30pm Monday & Tuesday - 6:00pm 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., Jan. 21 7:00 a.m. Knights of Columbus Membership Drive - Courtyard 8:00 a.m. Sunday Coffee - Geenen Hall 10:15 a.m. Religious Educa on - 2nd Floor Classrooms 10:15 a.m. Confirma on Prep - 2nd Floor Classrooms 11:30 a.m. Reconcilia on Prep - 2nd Floor Classrooms 11:30 a.m. Confession - Fr. Jan Mon., Jan. 22 - St. Vincent Pallo ; St. Marianne Cope 8:00 a.m. Prayer Walk for Life - Fr. Fausto Parish Center 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - Geenen Hall Tues., Jan. 23 9:15 a.m. Bible Study - Conference Room 6:30 p.m. RCIA Classes - Conference Room Wed., Jan. 24 - St. Francis de Sales 5:30 p.m. Adult Choir Prac ce - Choir Room Thurs., Jan. 25 - The Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle Fri., Jan. 26 - SS. Timothy & Titus 8:00 p.m. AA (Spanish) - Geenen Hall Sat., Jan. 27 - St. Angela Merici 9:00 a.m. Confession - Fr. Wojciech 9:30 a.m. Legion of Mary - Geenen Hall 3:00 p.m. Confession - Fr. Patrick 4:00 p.m. St. Martha School Big Raffle Sale - Courtyard S. M B S Mondays from 6 to 7 pm - Geenen Hall Tuesdays from 9:15 to 10:15 - Conf. Rm Join us either on Monday evenings or Tuesday mornings. For more information text Dr. Johnston at 993-2895 or email at egj213@gmail.com. Please bring your bibles. CHURCH OPERATING RESULTS 7-1-2017 THROUGH 1-7-2018 Offertory & Other Income (excludes special ACTUAL BUDGET DIFF donations & bequests) $773,444 $741,984 $31,460 Operating Expenses $981,625 $953,806 ($27,819) Deficit through 1-7-2017 ($208,181) ($211,822) $3,641 CATHOLIC FAITH APPEAL DRIVE Assessment ($332,000 Pledges through 12-24-2017 $344,539 Uncollected Pledges 12-24-2017 ($4,623) Gross Surplus through 12-24-2017 $7,916 2017 Assessment CC FEES through 12-24-2017 ($1,721) Net Surplus through 12-24-2017 ($6,095)
BULLETIN Email bulletinsmc@stmartha.org When a woman is facing a difficult pregnancy, the reaction of the first person she tells tends to set the tone for her decision making. How do we respond in a loving way that is lifeaffirming for both her and her baby? 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 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 in their honor. The Mass will be celebrated in two locations: February 17 at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice at 11 a.m. and March 10 at St. Leo the Great Parish in Bonita Springs at 10 a.m. Please call the Parish Office to register. Emmaus Experience - Women s Retreat 2018 Friday, March 9 - Sunday, March 11 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center, Venice, FL Hosted by: Epiphany Cathedral Parish Facilitators: Emmaus Retreat Team Come Journey With Us On The Road To Emmaus! Give yourself the gift of time away from the distractions of your daily routine to listen to Jesus and the Holy Spirit in an environment of sincere faith, fellowship, and worship. This retreat is based on the Gospel of Luke 24:13-35 in which Jesus joins two disciples on their way to Emmaus. The benefits will be personal to you. Women receive tremendous healing, lifting of burdens, and experiences of love and joy. This retreat is an opportunity to experience, renew and deepen your relationship with the Lord. Limited Enrollment. Registration fee $200 double room, $285 single room. Registration deadline is Saturday, February 24. Contact Donna Vodraska, donnavodraska@aol.com 941-496-4464. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS OUR LADY OF VICTORY COUNCIL #3358 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE JANUARY 20 & 21 The Knights of Columbus will be having a membership drive this weekend, January 20 & 21. Representatives will be available after all Masses. If any Catholic men desire to become active in their community, while enhancing their faith and family, and supporting their Church, consider joining the Knights of Columbus. Contact Grand Knight, Ken Nota at 941-993-1036 for more information. J G H S C!
Can we continue to stand by when food is thrown away while people are starving? This is a case of inequality. -Pope Francis ST. MARTHA ALTAR SOCIETY The St. Martha Altar Society is looking for new members. They meet the first Monday of every month in the sacristy after the 8:30 a.m. Mass and duties are on Monday and Saturday mornings. Call the Parish Office to learn more about the part they play in our Church family. FROM THE OFFICE OF OUR BISHOP: Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Faithful of the Church in Latin America face many challenges in living out the Faith; yet the light always shines through and hope arises. For the past 50 years, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has helped 25 countries in Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean, confront challenges and facilitate new programs in the sharing of the Faith. The needs in this region of the world are great and can seem insurmountable. The distance in rural areas and deteriorated roads makes attending Mass regularly difficult. Language barriers and lack of resources make catechetical materials problematic to produce. The absence of church buildings, priests, and lay catechists, hampers spreading the message of the Gospel. Your support will allow for pastoral agents to receive training so that they may bring the good news of the Gospel to all our Brothers and Sisters in this part of the world. The Collection for the Church in Latin America will take place in the Diocese of Venice the weekend of January 20 and 21, 2018. Please be generous and take this opportunity to share your faith with families in Latin America and the Caribbean. Your support truly makes a difference! Thank you!! I take this opportunity to extend to you the assurances of my prayers for you and your family, and in-turn, ask for your prayers. Have a Blessed and Healthy New Year!! Gratefully yours in Christ, Frank J. Dewane Bishop of the Diocese of Venice in Florida MARRIAGE BANNS Sebastian Gosek & Clare Hector (2) Roberto Villadoniga, Jr. & Cecilia Veliez (2) Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 21 de enero de 2018 El Reino de Dios ya está cerca. Arrepiéntanse y crean en el Evangelio. Marcos 1:15 LAS EXIGENCIAS DE SER DISCÍPULO Hoy ya encontramos lecturas con el tono penitencia de Cuaresma. Nínive ayuna durante cuarenta días, el salmista nos recuerda que sólo Dios puede indicarles el camino a los pecadores, san Pablo nos muestra que todas las cosas y los acontecimientos de este mundo son transitorios y Jesús nos dice: Arrepiéntanse antes de llamar a sus nuevos seguidores. Síganme, dice Jesús, pero si realmente vivimos los mandamientos y las exigencias de ser discípulos por el Bautismo, nos daremos cuenta de nuestra necesidad de conversión, de nuestro arrepentimiento, nuestra necesidad de creer plenamente en el Evangelio. El Evangelio de hoy comienza recordándonos lo que le sucedió a Juan Bautista por vivir plenamente su vocación como heraldo de Cristo y del Evangelio: fue arrestado, encarcelado y martirizado. Si bien pocos de nosotros sufriremos consecuencias tan extremas, todos debemos estar preparados para enfrentar algún tipo de rechazo por hacerle caso al llamado de Jesús, vivir el Reino de Dios que está próximo, arrepentirnos de nuestros pecados y creer en la buena nueva de salvación. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. SAVE THE DATE LIFE PLANNING SEMINAR St. Martha Parish Monday, February 12, 2018 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK: JANUARY 28 - FEBRUARY 2 Wednesday, January 31, 2017
2018 Catholic Faith Appeal What is the Catholic Faith Appeal and for what are its proceeds used? The Catholic Faith Appeal (CFA) is a Diocesan-wide fundraising effort to support programs such as: Pastoral Outreach & Ministries; missions, poor parishes and convents; Catholic Charities; Evangelization; Worship; Respect Life; Peace & Social Justice; Vocations & Seminarians; Catholic Education; Diocesan administrative support services; etc. On an annual basis, parishes in the Diocese of Venice make a required contribution to financially support these efforts. The Catholic Faith Appeal is a means by which all parishioners can take part in helping their Parish to meet its contribution. A Parish Catholic Faith Appeal goal is determined by the income of the Parish and is not based on the number of registered families because our population grows in the winter months from northern visitors. This greatly adds to the success of the Appeal. How does the CFA benefit my parish and me? Thousands of Catholics in the Diocese are directly or indirectly served through Diocesan agencies and programs funded through the Catholic Faith Appeal. In addition, a portion of the money that is pledged over goal will be returned to your Parish for its own programs and services. Why does Catholic Charities do additional fundraising? Approximately 16% of the Diocesan budget is given to Catholic Charities to help support its very worthwhile presence in our Diocese. However, this amount is only a percentage of the money needed to carry out its work. In addition to what the Diocese is able to provide, further fundraising is required. Why are the administrative services included? The mission of the Church is to continue the work of Christ. To do so requires the Diocese to oversee and support more than 1,000 employees in our schools, parishes and agencies. These shared services help streamline operations and reduce the overall cost for everyone. Why are there so many mailings? More than 3.5 million dollars of the appeal comes to us through the mailings. Once you have responded to a CFA mailing or made a gift through your parish, mailings to you will stop with the exception of a thank you letter and tax receipt at the end of the year. Tax receipts are sent to anyone who gives a gift of $250 or more, which is required by the IRS. It is always wise to keep receipts of your charitable giving for audit purposes. How much should I give? As stewards, we should take the time to reflect on our God-given gifts of time, talent and treasure. Giving back to God, either through contributions to our parish or the CFA, should involve a sacrifice, one that reflects God s generosity to us individually. Therefore, your gift is a personal decision between you and God, and should be made after prayerful consideration. Should I make a pledge or a one-time gift? Making a pledge allows you to spread your gift throughout the year, which may make it easier for you to pay, and may also allow you to give a larger gift. Pledge statements are sent out monthly unless otherwise requested. These are simply reminders and not bills. You can pay your pledge anytime before the end of the year. If your situation changes, you may also adjust your pledge. How can I make my gift? We try to make your giving as easy as possible! You can make a gift through checks, credit cards, stocks, direct debit, bequests, charitable gift annuities, matching gift program, online giving at www.dioceseofvenice.org, and approved gifts of real estate. Give us a call and we will happily answer your questions (941-486-4719). 1000 Pinebrook Road Venice, FL 34285 www.dioceseofvenice.org "...whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully." (2 Corinthians 9:6) Please use the white CFA envelopes in the pews.
Mass Intentions Sun., Jan. 21 Jon 3:1-5, 10; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20 7:30 a.m. [RN] Joan Fitzpatrick by Sharon & Ray Crucet 8:00 a.m. [PR] (Span/Hall) (L) Angela Dunne by Bridget Spiess 9:00 a.m. [FS] Vito Acconci by Agnello Family 9:00 a.m. [GH] (Hall) William Rich Peterson by Violette Family 10:30 a.m. [FS] For All Parishioners 10:30 a.m. [WS] (Hall) (L) Barbara Zdravecki by Respect Life 12:00 p.m. [PW] Teresa Nin Garcia by Jackie Rogers 12:00 p.m. [JC] (Viet/Hall) Phero Anh by Tram Luan 5:30 p.m. [JR] Ray Macaulay by The Pallottines Mon., Jan. 22 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Mk 3:22-30 7:30a.m. [GH] Parents by Rosario & Donna Criscuolo 8:30 a.m. [FD] Prayer Walk by Diocese of Venice 12:00 p.m. [JR] Rocco Tufaro by Leonard & Rita Tufaro 5:30 p.m. [WS] Erol Ozlural by John Steller Tues., Jan. 23 2 Sm 6, 12b-15, 17-19; Mk 3:31-35 7:30 a.m. [PW] (L) Paula & David Shigley by Paul & Marge Lortie 8:30 a.m. [GH] Rastislav Kobyda Vasecka 12:00 p.m. [WS] Mr & Mrs James Cassidy by Mr & Mrs John Deckro 5:30 p.m. [RN] Dora Irene Massaro by The Pallottines Wed., Jan. 24 2 Sm 7:4-17; Mk 4:1-20 7:30 a.m. [RN] (L) Madeline Fox by Paula & David Shigley 8:30 a.m. [GH] William Morrill by Melissa Furman 12:00 p.m. [PW] Charles Sedita by Leonard & Rita Tufaro 5:30 p.m. [JR] Cherry Bell Griffin by The Pallottines Thurs., Jan. 25 Acts 22:3-16; Mk 16:15-18 7:30 a.m. [RN] Katherine Bowman Butler by Friend 8:30 a.m. [JR] Alphonse Dilenge by Al Dilenge 12:00 p.m. [JC] Sue Rowland by James & Mary McGough 5:30 p.m. [FS] Reginald Ligon by James & Silvia Taylor Fri., Jan. 26 2 Tm 1:1-8; Mk 4:26-34 7:30 a.m. [JC] Parents by Rosario & Donna Criscuolo 8:30 a.m. [RN] Frances Diadone by Geoff Pound 12:00 p.m. [JR] James Ready by Mary Miller 5:30 p.m. [WS] Lillian & George Hanson by G & G Lupina Sat., Jan. 27 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Mk 4:35-41 7:30 a.m. [JC] Michael Callahan by Tom & Jackie Kelly 8:30 a.m. [JR] (L) Dr. Michael Lamensdorf, Family & Staff by Friends 4:00 p.m. [PW] James McDonald by Ingrid Bookbinder 4:00 p.m. [WS] (Hall) (L) Kristin Underwood 5:30 p.m. [FS] John Mulligan by Brother, Doug Sun., Jan. 28 Dt 18:15-20; 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mk 1:21-28 7:30 a.m. [WS] Helen Pephall by William Smith 8:00 a.m. [PR] (Span/Hall) Poor Souls 9:00 a.m. [PW] John Marko by Brian & Camille Young 9:00 a.m. [JR] (Hall) Joann Louise Etten by Patty & Chris Sileo 10:30 a.m. [FS] For All Parishioners 10:30 a.m. [WS] (Hall) Michael Bruno by Regina Broderick 12:00 p.m. [GH] Daniel Gobic & Albina Gobic by Fred & Agata Gobic 12:00 p.m. [JC] (Viet/Hall) Michael Colangelo by Eileen Russo 5:30 p.m. [RN] Mary Ellen Lahurd by Barbara McKee Bishop Dewane (FD), Fr. Fausto (FS), Fr. Patrick (PW), Fr. Wojciech (WS), Fr. Jan (JR), Fr. John (JC), Fr. Pablo (PR), Fr. Gerry (GH), 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 Bob Hiniker 863-558-0407 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.