Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church 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. Mass Schedule Daily: Monday through Friday 12:10pm 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. 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. 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.
4th Sunday of Lent 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 interested in registering, we kindly ask that you pick up a blue registration form found in the church or visit our Parish Office 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. Lent 2018 Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace Stations of the Cross Following 12:10 pm mass each Friday in Lent Reconciliation Service Wednesday, March 14, 2018, 7:00 pm Holy Week Holy Thursday - Mass of the Lord s Supper Thursday, March 29, 7:00 pm, followed by adoration until 9:00 pm Good Friday, March 30, 12:10 pm Stations of the Cross 3:00 pm Celebration of the Lord s Passion The Great Vigil of Easter Saturday, March 31 8:00 pm Mass Easter Sunday April 1, 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 am Mass Low Gluten Hosts Anyone wishing to receive a low gluten host (0.01%) at communion time due to a wheat intolerance, please visit the sacristy before Mass. It is a privilege to provide this for consecration. Rev. Fr. Damian Amantia TOR Rev. Mr. Michael Menchen Wendy Luck (ext 206) Joan High (ext 201) Donna Littman (ext 200) Giselle Johnson (ext 205) Claudia McIvor (ext 207) Michelle Rego (ext 208) Alice Coston Jim Kochen (ext 204) Calvin Adams Pastor Deacon Business & Physical Plant Director Parish Secretary Receptionist Director of Communications Director of Faith Formation Director of Liturgy and Music Wedding Coordinator Sacristan Custodial Care Parish Office 11:30am-3pm Mon 9am-3pm Tues-Thurs Office is Closed Friday 515 4th Street South Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 Phone: 727-896-2191 Fax: 727-895-6279 Bulletin: Articles e-mailed Wednesday by noon 10days prior. Holidays 15days prior. GJohnson@stmaryolg.org Parish Website: www.stmaryolg.org Parish Email: info@stmaryolg.org
4th Sunday of Lent Page 3 DAY MASS INTENTIONS READINGS EVENTS SUNDAY March 11 Daylight Savings Time Begins Patricia Beaulieu 8:00am By Joan Heelan Parish and Staff Mike and Glenda Morton By The Family 11:00am 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23 Eph 2:3-10 Jn 3:14-21 Faith Formation 9:45am (SJC, SA) MONDAY March 12 John Zolfo 12:10pm By Frank Zolfo Is 65:17-21 Jn 4:43-54 TUESDAY March 13 Blanca Montero 12:10pm By Edward Montero Ez 47: 1-9, 12 JN 5:1-16 Coming Home 7:00pm (SA) WEDNESDAY March 14 Vocations and Bill and Nancy Morton By The Family 12:10pm Is 49: 8-15 Jn 5: 17-30 Wednesday Group 7:00pm (MMH) THURSDAY March 15 Bill Burke 12:10pm By Sally Dowdle Ex 32: 7-14 Jn 5:31-47 Legion of Mary 1:30pm (SA) FRIDAY March 16 Special Intention By Judge Kovachevich 12:10pm Wis 2:1A, 12-22 Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Stations of the Cross following 12:10pm Mass SATURDAY March 17 Vince Travers 4:00pm By Dominic and Annette Proto and Family Jer 11: 18-20 Jn 7:40-53 SUNDAY March 18 Daniel F. Beckett 8:00am Barbara Anne Beckett (Posh) By Joseph Posch Jer 31: 31-34 Heb 5: 7-9 Jn 12:20-33 Faith Formation 9:45am (SJC, SA) Parish and Staff Leonard and Rose Rawski By The Family 11:00am Location Key: (Ch) Church; (MMH) Monsignor McNulty Hall; (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, Carolyn Wilson, Carolyn Russo, Barbara Hennessey, Danny Canepuccia, Marilyn Patton and Kimberly Mullick. Please inform the Parish Office of prayer requests as they are updated monthly. Candles and Flowers 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 at the statue of Our Lady of Grace are available through the parish office. Flowers are $35 per arrangement. The flowers at the statue of Our Lady of Grace are made possible by a generous donation from Ray and Susan Kikel
Parish Ministries Altar Servers Al Hoel Ancient Order of Hibernians Sean Denny Bereavement Ministry Michelle Rego Daystar Life Center Jane Walker Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Jim Messina Connie Messina Holy Communion to the Sick Jim Kochen Faith Community Nursing Ministry Sylvia Gonzales Faith Formation Claudia McIvor Hospitality Ministers/Ushers Nelson Ortiz Legion of Mary Jim Gillis Ministry to the Deaf Carol Downing Music Ministry Michelle Rego Prayer Shawl Ministry Kathy Russell Readers Rick Smith Refugee Resettlement Ministry Claudia McIvor Saint Mary s Merry Makers Pam Hatton Secular Franciscans Jim Gillis Respect Life Ministry Elaine Clark Young Adult Ministry Claudia McIvor For information call the office at 896-2191 ext 201 Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace page 4 Pope Francis Grants Indulgence to the Faithful during the 50th Anniversary of the Diocese of St. Petersburg As with many jubilee years, Pope Francis has instructed that a special plenary indulgence be available for the faithful throughout 2018 for the 50 th Anniversary of the Diocese of St. Petersburg. The faithful who commit to a complete detachment of sin may follow the steps below to receive this indulgence. For Able-Bodied-Catholics Devoutly make a pilgrimage to the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle in a spirit of contrition and love on: May 6, 2018, 3 p.m. for the Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Another day during 2018 and set aside time for meditation, praying the Our Father, the Creed and the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle 5815 5th Ave North St. Petersburg, FL 33710 (727) 347-9702 http://cathedralalive.org/ Participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation (20 days before or after visiting the cathedral) Receive the Holy Eucharist (20 days before or after visiting the cathedral) Pray for the pope and for his intentions For the Elderly, Confined and Ill Pope Francis says they can receive an indulgence if they: Join spiritually in the anniversary celebrations Participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation (20 days before or after spiritually joining in the anniversary celebration) Receive the Holy Eucharist (20 days before or after spiritually joining in the anniversary celebration) Pray for the pope and for his intentions Offer prayers, sorrows and personal troubles to our merciful God Thank you for your participation in our Ministries. This is a reminder that we have available the Ministry Scheduler Pro software to make ministry schedules easy! The link for the site is: https://secure.rotundasoftware.com/l/web-terminal/login/saintmaryolg Please visit the portal if you are in a Liturgical Ministry to see your schedule and if needed find a substitute if you are not able to make that time or day.
4th Sunday of Lent Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace Page 5 Welcome to the 2018 Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace Annual Pastoral Appeal Goal: $136,707.00 Paid: $24,786.36 Balance: $111,810.64 Have you made your gift of $212.50 to help make our parish goal? As we reflect on our many blessings during this season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, let us be mindful to give God thanks and praise. Father Damian would like to extend his personal gratitude to all who have generously participated in the 2018 Annual Pastoral Appeal. As we pray on the Life, Death and Resurrection of our Lord remembering the unconditional sacrifice He made for us and our salvation, may we remember those in most need throughout our diocese, and respond with grateful hearts and generosity. Please remember our Poor Boxes. Your donations serve our local community through Daystar Outreach, Saint Mary s Ministry of Mercy. Boxes are located at both side entrances. Stations of the Cross.are prayed on the Fridays of Lent IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING the 12:10 pm Mass A Lenten Reconciliation Service in the Spirit of Taize Please join the parish community of Saint Mary, Our Lady of Grace in a celebration of Prayer, Song and Silence and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Wednesday, March 14, 2018 beginning at 7:00 pm Saint Mary, Our Lady of Grace 515 4 th Street South, Saint Petersburg, 33701 Offertory Total for 2nd Sunday of Lent March 4, 2018 Attendance: 627 Offerings: $8,293.37 Average Gift: $13.23 Easter Environment $2,442.00 There will be no second collection on March 18, 2018. Thank you for your generosity.
From the Office of Bishop Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace page 6 DIOCESE OF SAINT PETERSBURG WILL BE CONSECRATED TO THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY ON MAY 6TH In an effort to lead all people closer to the Heart of Jesus, Bishop Gregory Parkes has announced that he will consecrate the parishes, schools, charities, ministries and all people who live in the five counties of the Diocese to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on May 6. There are many ways for the faithful to prepare for and participate in this celebration that is part of our 50th Anniversary Jubilee. Read more: Article: https://goo.gl/jsmoi7 Website: http://www.dosp.org/ heartofmary/ Knights of Columbus Council 2105 For questions or assistance, please call: (727) 678-0183 Coming Home Have you been away from the Catholic Church for some time and want to reconnect? The door is open join us for Coming Home, a six week process. This year it will be offered during Lent. Tuesdays February 20 to March 28 7:00 to 8:30 pm In the Parish Center Phone Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace Parish Office for Claudia 727-896- 2191 extension 207. What is the RCIA? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process by which unbaptized adults (and children over the age of 7) are welcomed into the Catholic Church through Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. It is also a way for people baptized in another Christian faith to join the Catholic Church. Are you seeking a spiritual home? Are you curious about Jesus? Would you like to know more about what the Catholic Church teaches and how we worship? Phone Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace at (727) 896-2191, extension 207. Claudia is here to answer your questions about the RCIA, and to assist you.