Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church February 26, 2017 Franciscan Friars, Third Order Regular Parish founded 1920 Mission Statement United in our belief in Jesus Christ and His Call to Love and Service, we dedicate ourselves to live His Word through the Celebration of the Sacraments, Evangelization, Catechesis and Ministry to the people of Saint Petersburg. One hallmark of Franciscan spirituality, also epitomized by Pope Francis, is to extend Welcome to All. On behalf of the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular, the staff and parish family of Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace we extend this heartfelt invitation: No matter what your present or past status in the Catholic Church. No matter what your current family or marital situation. No matter what your past or present religious affiliation. No matter what your personal history, age, background, race, or color. You are invited, welcomed, accepted and loved here at Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace. In the words of Saint Francis of Assisi: May the Lord give you peace. Mass Schedule Daily: Monday through Friday Saturday: 4:00pm Vigil Sunday: 8:00am & 11:00am Holy Days Please check the bulletin for Mass times. National Holidays Mass will be celebrated at 9:00am only. Sacrament of Reconciliation Tuesday & Thursday 11:30am Noon Saturday: 3:00 3:45pm and by appointment. For Sacramental information please call the Parish Office. Baptism: We ask that all families interested in Baptism be active, registered parishioners 6 months prior to the reception of the Sacrament. Matrimony: Arrangements should be made 6 months in advance by contacting our Wedding Coordinator. Participation in a marriage preparation program is required. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 1st Wednesday of the month from 12:45pm 2pm.
8th Sunday in Ordinary Time page 2 We welcome all of our new parishioners who have come to worship with us. If you are new to our community, please introduce yourself to one of our Friars. If you are visiting and are interested in registering, we kindly ask that you pick up a blue registration form found in the church or visit our Parish Office or website and complete all of the information asked and either return it to our Office or drop it in the collection basket. Membership is strongly encouraged for the reception of the Sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation, and Marriage. Registration is also required before the parish can issue a sponsorship certificate for those asked to be sacramental sponsors. You must be a registered member of at least 6 months before a certificate will be given. Low Gluten Hosts Anyone wishing to receive a low gluten host (0.01%) at communion time due to an intolerance for wheat, please visit the sacristy before Mass. It is a privilege to provide this for consecration. For our hearing impaired parishioners, signing is available at the 4:00pm Mass on Saturdays. Dear Friends, Rev. Fr. Damian Amantia TOR Rev. Fr. David Tickerhoof TOR Rev. Mr. Michael Menchen Wendy Luck (ext 206) Joan High (ext 201) Claudia McIvor (ext 207) Alice Coston Michelle Rego (ext 208) Jim Kochen (ext 204) Calvin Adams February 26, 2017 Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace Pastor Parochial Vicar Deacon Business & Physical Plant Director Parish Secretary Director of Faith Formation Wedding Coordinator Director of Liturgy and Music Sacristan Maintenance Parish Office 11:30am-3pm Mon 9am-3pm Tues-Thurs Friday Office is Closed 515 4th Street South Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 Phone: 727-896-2191 Fax: 727-895-6279 Bulletin: Articles must be e-mailed Wednesday by noon 15days prior for inclusion in the bulletin. Jhigh@stmaryolg.org Parish Website: www.stmaryolg.org Parish Email: info@stmaryolg.org
February 26, 2017 Page 3 DAY MASS INTENTIONS READINGS EVENTS SUNDAY February 26 Milly Donaghy By Ray Donaghy Parish & Staff John Allyn Jay By Claudia Mc Ivor 8:00am 11:00am Is 49: 14 15 1 Cor 4: 1 5 Mt 6: 24 34 Winter Concert 3:00pm (CH) MONDAY February 27 The Novak & Wyzkoski Families By Albert A. Novak Jr. Sir 17: 20 24 Mk 10: 17 27 RCIA 7:00pm (MMH) TUESDAY February 28 Daniel Boniface Kovachevich Sir 35: 1 12 Mk 10: 28 31 WEDNESDAY March 1 Fr. Cletus Watson, TOR By The Legion of Mary Scripture Service with Ashes 7:30am 11:00am Jl 2: 12 18 2 Cor 5: 20 6: 2 Adoration of the the Blessed Sacrament has been moved to March 8 following Mass. Vocations and M/M Charles Kuchan Sr. and Family Scripture Service with Ashes 4:15pm Wednesday Group 6:00pm (MMH) Daniel Vick By Barbara Thomas 7:00pm THURSDAY March 2 The Dugan Family By Margaret Joyce Legion of Mary 1:30pm (SA) FRIDAY March 3 Dan & Emilie Kovachevich SATURDAY March 4 Dan & Emilie Kovachevich 4:00pm SUNDAY March 5 Anne Liese Hoeferlin By Sue Gregory Parish & Staff Mary & John McGarry By Mary Pat McGarry 8:00am 11:00am Location Key: (CH) Church; (MMH) Monsignor McNulty Hall; (SC) Saint Clare of Assisi Room; (SJC) Saint Joseph of Cupertino Room/Library; (SA) Saint Anthony of Padua Classroom Please remember the following who are in need of our prayers: Callie Anderson, Bob Dorsey, John Sainato, Sean Burke, Roman Izzo, Amy DeMilt, Carolyn Wilson, Carolyn Russo, Rosa Matthews, Albert A. Novak Jr., Vincent Carabin, and Jim Denny. Please inform the Parish Office of prayer requests as they are updated monthly. Prayer for All First Responders Heavenly Father, keep our men and women safe while they serve here and abroad. Help them serve with courage and honor knowing that you are at their side. Every day they place themselves in harms way to protect us. Lord, we ask you to give strength to their families as they wait for them to return from overseas or from their jobs here at home. You know the perils they face. We ask that you surround them with Your love, comfort and protection. This we pray, Amen. If you would like to remember a loved one or a special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) by having a 2 week candle burn at the statue of Our Lady of Grace, or by contributing toward the cost of the gifts of bread and wine used during Mass on the weekends, please contact the parish office to make arrangements. A suggested donation of $10 would be greatly appreciated. Flower arrangements placed at the Tabernacle or the statue of Our Lady of Grace, in loving memory or a special occasion, are also available thru the parish office. Flowers are $35 per arrangement. The Vigil candle burning at the statue of Our Lady of Grace is being offered in loving honor of Elizabeth Licata requested by Patricia Licata- Amantia The Bread & Wine being offered this weekend is in honor of David L. Prior requested by Sheila Mutchler The flowers at the statue of Our Lady of Grace are in loving honor of David L. Prior requested by Sheila Mutchler
February 26, 2017 Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace page 4 Altar Servers Jim Kochen Ancient Order of Hibernians Sean Denny Daystar Life Center Jane Walker Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Jim Kochen Faith Community Nursing Ministry Sylvia Gonzales Faith Formation Claudia McIvor Hospitality Ministers/Ushers Nelson Ortiz Legion of Mary Jim Gillis Ministry of Joy Robert Marino Ministry to the Deaf Carol Downing Music Ministry Michelle Rego Prayer Shawl Ministry Kathy Russell Readers Michelle Rego Secular Franciscans Jim Prior Respect Life Ministry Elaine Clark Welcome Ministry Pam Hatton Young Adult Ministry Barry Blair For information call the office at 896-2191 Ext 201 Cost: $10 ~ Dinners-to-Go also offered ANNUAL LENTEN SEAFOOD DINNERS Will be held on Friday, March 3, 2017 at 5:00pm Friday, March 31, 2017 at 5:00pm Where: Parish Hall If you haven t called for reservations, please call Jim Kochen at 727-599-8489. MENU Shrimp Scampi; Fish Court Bouillon (coo-be-yon); Fresh Tossed Salad; Bread & Butter; Desserts Seasonal Fruit Soft Drinks, Coffee & Water Provided; Beer & Wine Available Sponsored by Saint Mary s Ministry of Joy The second collection next weekend will be for the Building Fund to help care for our parish.
Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace Page 5 Ash Wednesday, March 1 7:30 am Mass with ashes 11:00 am Scripture service with ashes 12:10 pm Mass with ashes 4: 15 pm Scripture service with ashes 7:00 pm Mass with ashes Please note Mass times are only 7:30am, and 7:00pm STATIONS OF THE CROSS: every Friday in Lent after 12:10 pm Mass Wednesday of this week, March 1, will be Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Season of Lent. Ash Wednesday IS NOT a Holy Day of Obligation Why Ashes? On this day the Church invites us to receive a cross of ashes on our foreheads as a sign that during the coming Season of Lent we will make sincere efforts to cleanse our lives of sin and to discipline ourselves through prayer and fasting. Who may receive Ashes? Baptized individuals who have reached the age of reason and Catechumens may receive ashes. Babies and young children who have not yet received the Sacrament of Penance should not be presented to receive ashes as ashes are intended for those who are capable of personal sin. Ashes and the Word of God As with all material things which are used as religious symbols, the symbolism of ashes is complex. In themselves ashes have little meaning. The dust into which we shall return, taken by itself can be perceived as just a morbid reminder that one day we will die and can even become an empty superstition rather than a religious act. But received in light of God s revealing Word, ashes can become for us as Christians the biblical symbol they are intended to be. It is for this reason that the Church has placed the reception of ashes within the frame work of the reading of Scripture. Ashes recall that we are mortal and subject to death. God s Word reminds us that it is not the death of the body, but rather the death of the soul that is to be feared. Through the Scripture readings God calls us to return to him with our whole heart. In the light of these readings the reception of ashes becomes for us the symbol of hearts that desire to turn to God, a God who is gracious and merciful, rich in kindness and relenting in punishment. Ash Wednesday Schedule Ashes will be distributed after the homily during the 7:30AM, 12:10 PM and the 7:00PM Masses. Ashes will also be distributed during scripture services at 11AM and 4:15PM. As we begin our Lenten journey; May the Lord give you peace. February 26, 2017 Announcements Please remember our Poor Boxes. Your donations serve our local community through Daystar Outreach, Saint Mary s Ministry of Mercy. Located at both side entrances. Offertory Totals for the weekend of February 19, 2017 Offertory: $7,089.70 Average Gift: $11.34 Building Fund: $7,212.69 Attendance: 625 Number of Registered Families: 436
February 26, 2017 Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace page 6 Saint Mary, Our Lady of Grace Winter Concert Series The Prayer Shawl Ministry is a group of knitters and crocheters who make shawls for people who need comfort during illness, recuperation, and times of loneliness or mourning. These shawls provide them with hope, love and comfort. Lap robes are also knitted or crocheted and given out. All Concerts are FREE of Charge Sunday, February 26, 3:00 pm A Concert of Praise: How Excellent is Thy Name! Tampa Spiritual Ensemble In honor of Black History Month, this wonderful vocal ensemble will present a mix of Broadway/Opera highlights, Contemporary, Gospel, Negro Spirituals, and South African praise songs. Shawls will be blessed on Friday, March 3 after Mass. If you would like to be involved in this ministry, please contact Kathy Russell at 727-515-0854. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be held on March 8th, after the Mass. Please note this change as March 1st is Ash Wednesday. Knights of Columbus Council 2105 For questions or assistance, please call: (727) 678-0183 Sunday, March 19 at 3:00 Note: The March 12th concert is rescheduled for March 19th at 3:00pm. Gregorio Allegri s Miserere mei has been bathed in intrigue for over three centuries, and remains one of the most popular sacred works in the vocal a cappella repertory. Florida Pro Musica, directed by Larry Kent, is performing this work for the first time during the 2017 season. This concert also includes works by Fauré and Victoria. Miserere and More Florida Pro Musica Dr. Larry Kent, Conductor