S. M R C C Pallo ne Fathers and BROTHERS (Society of Catholic Apostolate) U.S.A. C C 200 N. O A, S, F 34236 8518 Telephone: (941) 366 4210 Fax: (941) 954 8434 Website: www.stmartha.org Facebook :St. Martha Roman Catholic Church O H : M F 9.. N 12:30.. 4.. Very Rev. Fausto Stampiglia S.A.C., Pastor Rev. R. Patrick Wilson, S.A.C. Rev. Wojciech Stachura, S.A.C. Rev. Sebas an 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. P S Sara Brinn, Office Mgr./Parish Secretary Virginia Bray, Music Director Gina Snode, Bus. Manager/Bookkeeper Patricia Sileo, Religious Educa on Dir. Maria DeSanto, Director of Dev. Teressa McCoy, Finance Assistant Pamela Paulson, Recep on/data Entry Sabrina Gibson, Recep on/data Entry Jean Grossheim, Sacristan Rose Ann Runnells, Sacristan Tom Pa, Sacristan Miguel Jimenez, Maintenance Supervisor M S Church opens 30 minutes before each service and closed a erwards. S : 7:30 a.m. & 8:30 a.m.; (Vigil) 4:00 & 5:30 pm S : Church 7:30, 9, 10:30 a.m., 12 noon, & 5:30 pm Parish Hall 8 a.m. (Spanish), & 12 noon Vietnamese) W : 7:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 12 noon & 5:30 p.m. H D : (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 lis ngs or go to dioceseofvenice/tvmass E B S 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.) R M P D 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. C Saturday: 9 10 a.m.; 3 4 p.m. in Reconcilia on Rm. Sunday Friday: 11:30 a.m. 12 noon (Church entrance) B Classes are held on the 2nd Monday of each month from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Conference Rm. Bap sm will take place regularly every Sunday at 5:00 p.m. or by appointment with your choice of clergyman. A S Saturdays a er the 8:30 a.m. Mass P L : 941 306 6503 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2015 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
DECEMBER 13, 2015 From Our Pastor, Fr. Fausto... My Dear Friends, Have you noticed in the Nativity scene, how the baby Jesus keeps His tiny hands? Usually it is with halfoutstretched arms with empty palms up! And do you know why? Because He is thinking: Look at these good Catholics it is MY birthday and look who is getting the gifts! NOT ME but them! Listen to Jesus, my good Christians: If you have a birthday party for your child maybe at McDonalds and all the friends bring a gift, and they give gifts to each other, and no gift to the birthday child what would the birthday child think of those friends? But what can we give to Jesus? In our hearts, Jesus is buried under a ton of material burdens and sins. A humble and contrite heart, purified by confession, is the best gift we can give to Jesus. (Confession, Holy Communion, Almsgiving). All of us are sinners, from the Pope down to the Bishops, to us priests, to all human beings; all of us need God s forgiveness which is given freely in the Sacrament of Penance. Remember that Jesus will forgive our EVERY SIN, if and when we are sorry for doing them, and we try firmly not to sin again. In today s Gospel, Luke shows that the priests and scribes and politicians of John s time did not listen to his message of repentance. But the poor people, soldiers, and sinners did listen to him, repented, and accepted the strong symbolic ceremony of washing and purifying themselves in the water of the Jordan River. We Catholics pray in the Funeral Mass: through Baptism we die with Christ. Indeed a strange expression! But it is valid because the Jews entered and got submerged by John in the watery tomb of the Jordan! So, then, let us turn our hearts to God, and if we need, let us go to confession. Some Catholics feel uneasy about confession for many reasons, such as: 1. I do not go because I forgot the starting formula ( Forgive me Father for I have sinned ) or the Act of Contrition Do we really think that postponing confession for another year will improve our memory? 2. The Act of Contrition should be expressed in our own wording Can you imagine if, after a fight, the wife will say to the husband: Oh my supreme husband, I am truly sorry to have offended thee, because you are so good and worthy of all sacrifices etc, etc. It sounds so silly, doesn t it? How simple it is to say in confession: My good Jesus, I m sorry I ll do better from now on! 3. All mortal sins must be confessed! Sometimes we feel ashamed, as if our sins are so horrendous, and we re afraid that we will shock the priests. On the contrary, I m afraid that our priestly sins will shock you, every time they are reported in the mass media! Besides being sinners like everyone else, we priests had two full years of PSALTER WEEK III studies in Moral Theology, and there is not a sin we have not studied in detail or heard before! A few of us have the feeling that our sins are so serious, that God cannot forgive them! Nonsense! The mercy of God is infinitely superior to any of our sins! The worst temptation of the Devil is to convince us that the Spirit of Love of God cannot forgive, and so we do not ask pardon, and remain separated from God in this, and, God forbid, in the other life! Let s go now to confession and receive the peace of Jesus. All year, Sunday through Friday, Confessions are at 11:30 a.m.; Saturday, 9-10 a.m., and 3-4 p.m. And during Christmas week, three full days, Tuesday, December 22, Wednesday, December 23, and Thursday, December 24. See the schedule in this bulletin. Don t forget if you will be traveling on Christmas, PLEASE use your envelope, either before you go or after you return. If you do not normally use an envelope, or are a visitor here at Christmas, please use the envelopes in the pews or at the entrance of the church and hall. Thank you! During this Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope Francis is encouraging everyone to make a pilgrimage to diocesan cathedrals and other designated churches around the world, where there will be a Holy Door of Mercy. In the Diocese of Venice there are two such locations: Epiphany Cathedral and Our Lady of Mercy Parish. Both locations will have extra hours that they will be open during the Jubilee Year of Mercy for individuals to make a pilgrimage. Also, during the Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope Francis has announced that the opportunity for a plenary indulgence will be made available. The indulgence removes all the temporal punishment due to sin for those who meet the conditions of receiving the said indulgence. During this Jubilee Year, there are two ways to obtain a plenary indulgence: make a pilgrimage to a Holy Door, pass through the door and ask for God's mercy; perform a Spiritual or Corporal Work of Mercy. Spiritual Works of Mercy include: instruct the ignorant, counsel the doubtful, admonish sinners, bear wrongs patiently, forgive offences willingly, comfort the afflicted, pray for the living and the dead. Corporal Works of Mercy include: feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, harbor the harborless, visit the sick, ransom the captive, bury the dead. To obtain the Jubilee Indulgence, the following conditions must also be met. It is ideal to meet these conditions on the day of the indulgenced act. They can also be met within a week before or after the act: receive the Holy Eucharist, go to Sacramental Confession, pray for the Holy Father's intentions, have the intention to be completely detached from sin. A plenary indulgence during the Jubilee Year can be received multiple times, but a maximum of once a day. Please remember Father Celestino s Annual Christmas Program for People in Need. You can donate food and toys for children 10 years and under, or give a monetary donation to St. Jude Church - Christmas Program for the Needy, and send or take to 3930 17th AN INDUCTION LOOP IS PROVIDED IN ST. MARTHA CHURCH FOR THE BENEFIT OF HEARING AID USERS. TO USE PLEASE SWITCH YOUR HEARING AID TO T.
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT Street, Sarasota by Thursday, December 17. If you have any questions, call St. Jude s Church at 955-3934. Father Celestino s staff, volunteers and St. Jude s Parish thank you for your continued generosity. St. Martha Parish extends their condolences to the family of Lois Klei, who passed away Friday, December 4. Lois is the mother of Gina Snode from our St. Martha Finance Office. Please keep Lois and her family in your prayers. 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 This Week in Our Parish Sun., Dec. 13 Third Sunday of Advent 7:00 am Dreams are Free Raffle Tickets Courtyard 8:30 am Family Ministry Coffee Service Geenen Hall 10:15 am Religious Educa on Classes 2nd Fl. Classrooms 11:30 am Confession Fr. Sebas an Mon., Dec. 14 St. John of the Cross 6:00 pm Bible Study Elizabeth Johnston Geenen Hall 6:00 pm Diaconate Training Conference Room 7:00 pm Bap smal Class Geenen Hall Tues., Dec. 15 9:15 am Bible Study Elizabeth Johnston Geenen Hall 6:30 pm Quest Prayer Group Geenen Hall 7:00 pm RCIA Mee ng Conference Room Wed., Dec. 16 Thurs., Dec. 17 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! St. Martha is in need of volunteers on Monday mornings, from 9am to 11am and Saturday mornings, from 9am to 12pm. If available, please contact the Parish Office. 7:00 pm Choir Prac ce Choir Room Fri., Dec. 18 7:00 pm AA (Spanish) Geenen Hall Sat., Dec. 19 9:00 am Confessions Fr. Wojciech 10:00 am Legion of Mary Mee ng Room 3:00 pm Confessions Fr. Sebas an PRAYER OF POPE FRANCIS FOR THE JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees Him. Show us your face and we will be saved. Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from being enslaved by money; the adulteress and Magdalene from seeking happiness only in created things; made Peter weep after his betrayal, and assured Paradise to the repentant thief. Let us hear, as if addressed to each one of us, the words that you spoke to the Samaritan woman: If you knew the gift of God! You are the visible face of the invisible Father, of the God who manifests his power above all by forgiveness and mercy: let the Church be your visible face in the world, its Lord risen and glorified. You willed that your ministers would also be clothed in weakness in order that they may feel compassion for those in ignorance and error: let everyone who approaches them feel sought after, loved, and forgiven by God. Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from the Lord, and your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind. We ask this of you, Lord Jesus, through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Mercy; you who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen. RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS SUPPORT ELDERLY RELIGIOUS In the United States today, there are more than 33,000 senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests. These religious worked tirelessly in Catholic schools, hospitals and agencies, usually for little to no pay. As a result, many religious communities lack adequate savings for retirement and eldercare. Your gift to today s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious helps provide medications, nursing care and more. Please be generous.
CHRISTMAS WEEK SCHEDULE Reconciliation Schedule Individual Confessions 9am continuously to 7pm 9am-10am Tuesday Dec. 22 Wednesday Dec. 23 Thursday Dec. 24 Fr. Wojciech Fr. Wojciech Fr. Wojciech 10am-11am Fr. Fausto Fr. Fausto Fr. Fausto 11am - Noon Fr. Patrick Fr. Patrick Fr. Patrick Noon - 1pm Fr. Fausto Fr. Fausto Fr. Fausto 1pm - 2pm Fr. Wojciech Fr. Sebastian Fr. Sebastian 2pm - 3pm Fr. Fausto Fr. Fausto Fr. Fausto 3pm - 4pm Fr. Wojciech Fr. Patrick Fr. Wojciech 4pm - 5pm Fr. Fausto Fr. Sebastian Fr. Sebastian 5pm - 6pm Fr. Patrick Fr. Patrick Fr. Philip 6pm - 7pm Fr. Philip Fr. Wojciech Fr. Sebastian Christmas Eve Masses 4:00 pm Congregation Mass (Church & Hall) 5:30pm Congregation Mass (Church & Hall) 9:00pm Vietnamese Mass (Parish Hall) 10:00pm Congregation Mass 10:45pm Ceremony of Lessons & Carols 12:00am Midnight Mass with Contemporary Choir Christmas Day Masses 7:30am Congregation Mass 8:00am Spanish Mass (Parish Hall) 9:00am Congregation Mass 10:30am Congregation Mass 12:00pm Congregation Mass 12:00pm Vietnamese Mass (Parish Hall) 5:30pm Congregation Mass S D S. M P R J 17, 18 19, 2016 It will be in our Church immediately following the 5:30 p.m. Mass. The theme is MEETING THE TWINS: GRACE AND MERCY WITH A CHARGE, CHALLENGE AND A CHOICE. This will be a wonderful beginning to the Extraordinary Year of Mercy. Our preacher, Fr. Roy Lee, Ph.D, was born in Jackson, Mississippi and moved to Milwaukee. He was ordained for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. He worked in several parishes in the Milwaukee area St. Nicholas, St. Gregory and St. Philip Neri. Fr. Lee has had a very electric, challenging and distinguished pastoral ministry as a lecturer, educator, counselor, revivalist, retreat master, homilist and chaplain in the U.S. Air Force. Fr. Lee also is an adjunct professor for the University of St. Leo & DeVry and now serves in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Please mark your calendars for this exciting St. Martha Mission. Invite friends to come, Catholic or non-catholic! It will be an a mission you will not want to miss! ALL ARE WELCOME! 2015 YEAR OF CONCECRATED LIFE Three foundational words to meditate upon during the Year of Consecrated Life: Gospel, Prophecy and Hope. Prophecy: Being a prophet is not so much about the future as it is about the present. Our modern-day prophets, those consecrated by their profession of vows, are called to see things as they really are and to point out the Kingdom of God in our midst. Pope Francis says that they are to wake up the world, and the dawn of each new day is always one filled with hope. Traveling for the holidays? Be sure to check www.masstimes.org where you can search for the Mass times at 117,337 Catholic churches, in 205 countries around the world. Star ng November 29 the first Sunday of Advent the Florida Catholic Advent calendar will be available. Each day of Advent, cyber visitors can click on the box marking that day s date and view content that offers spiritual inspira on for the season. The dates include videos, music, Scripture readings and poetry. There are also ac vi es on dates that include downloadable content. The ac vi es which could be used in religious educa on classrooms and during youth group mee ngs could benefit people of all ages as reminders of the true reason for the season. Look for the interac ve link for the calendar at www.thefloridacatholic.org
ONLINE BULLETIN AT WWW.STMARTHA.ORG PRO-LIFE CORNER Jesus doesn't simply love unborn children for 9 months, until Christmas Day. He was one himself. P R What is Project Rachel? It is named for the Old Testament figure who wept over the loss of her child. Like Rachel, many women discover that the loss experienced after an abortion leaves them traumatized and inconsolable. In their experience of pain and regret, they long for a merciful and compassionate response from the Catholic Church. Project Rachel is such a response. It is an outreach of the Catholic Church to women who are struggling with the aftermath of abortion. Who should I call for more information? Contact Project Rachel by telephone, e-mail or letter for referral to a priest, companion or counselor. ALL CONTACTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL. A single phone call puts you in touch with someone who can help. Call tollfree 1-888-456-4673 or 941-488-4786, or send e-mail to project.rachel@dioceseofvenice.org CHRISTMAS APPEAL FOR ST. PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Vincent Clemente, formerly of St. Martha Church, now pastor of St. Paul Church in Arcadia, FL, is asking for donations to buy Christmas gifts for about 600 children in his parish. St. Paul Church is in a very low-income community and many children will receive this one gift during the Christmas Season. Please send your donation to: Fr. Vincent Clemente, Pastor; St. Paul Catholic Church, 1208 East Oak St., Arcadia, Fl. 34266. Prayer Line: 941-306-6503 S D 2016 C C B J 30, 2016, at 6 pm at the Ritz Carlton in Sarasota. All proceeds benefit the programs and services of Catholic Chari es Diocese of Venice Inc. Tickets are $300 per person. A B H M G M F T, F 9, 2016, at Michael s on East in Sarasota. Tickets are $150 per person. 2016 Women s Emmaus Retreat, April 15 17, 2016, hosted by Epiphany Cathedral Parish, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center in Venice. For ques ons, contact Donna Vodraska, 941 496 4464 or email: donnavodraska@aol.com ST. MARTHA PARISH ADOPT A RESIDENT FOR CHRISTMAS FOR CASA SANTA MARTA II St. Martha Parish is looking for families to adopt a resident of Casa Santa Marta II for Christmas. Casa Santa Marta II is a federally funded rental-housing community designed for low income Senior Adults aged 62 and older. We are looking for gift bags with toiletries, postage, stationary, socks and a gift card from one of the following: Publix, CVS, Walgreens, Wal-Mart or Target. Donations can be brought to the Church office no later than December 18. We greatly appreciate your generosity! Our Sympathy is extended to the families of all those who have recently died. We pray for you and your loved ones, especially for: Adrienne Weir Ray Olivari Mary Lyons Will Pharley Rosa Or z Barbara Cole Samuel Erickson Lester McPherson Dolores Weber John Mulligan II Matthew 25:36 Outreach Opportunity The Programs Office/Chaplain s Office at the Sarasota County Jail is in need of volunteers to assist with answering inmate s requests for Bibles, Rosary Beads, devotionals, eye glasses, books, etc. All requests are done through computerized kiosks in the inmate units and are processed in the Programs/Chaplain Office. Basic computer skills, and office skills necessary. The office is open 7 am to 3 pm, Monday through Friday. If you have any questions, contact Ms. Connie Lonie at 941-861-4671. CHRISTMAS ALTAR FLOWERS The St. Martha Altar Society is accepting donations for CHRISTMAS PLANTS AND TREES for the altar and church in memory of loved ones. Please contact the Parish Office at 366-4210, or make a donation by using the Flower envelopes found at the Church doors. MARRIAGE BANNS Brendan Ryan & Erica Watkins(2) Rigoberto Grillo & Priscila Mancini (2) Samuel Davidson & May Sullivan (2)
St. Martha Roman Catholic Church December 11 12 St. Thomas Moore Sounds of the Season St. Thomas Moore invites all to a Christmas concert taking place at the Chelsea Center, 2506 Gulf Gate Drive, Friday and Saturday nights starting at 7pm.This special event includes Children s, Contemporary and Traditional choirs as well as the Bell Ensemble and several soloists. Tickets start at $10 and can be purchased at the Chelsea Center 8:30-4:30 Monday-Friday. For more information, call 923-1691. Friday, January 15, 2016 Sarasota Prayer Walk for Life Please join Bishop Frank J. Dewane for a Mass for life at 8:30am at St. Martha Parish. The Mass will be followed by a peaceful Prayer Walk for Life in front of the Planned Parenthood abortion facility at 736 Central Ave. Shuttle buses will run from St. Martha following the Mass until 1pm and those unable to participate in the vigil can remain in the Church for Eucharistic Adoration and to pray the rosary. For more information, contact Jeanne Berdeaux at 941-441-1101 or Berdeaux@dioceseofvenice.org Sunday, January 24, 2016 Project Rachel Retreat for Hope & Healing a er Abor on. Registration is open for a one-day retreat at a confidential location within the Diocese. It is designed to help women hurting from past abortions, experience the personal love of Christ and find hope for healing. Pre-registration is required. Contact Fonda on the confidential helpline at 239-719-7210 or at fonda.rachel@gmail.com Saturday, February 13, 2016 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 at Epiphany Cathedral, 310 Sarasota St, Venice, FL 34285, at 11:00 a.m. Contact your parish to register. Adopt A Family for Christmas Our Mother s House of Catholic Charities in Venice is looking for volunteers to adopt a family in the program for Christmas by purchasing the gifts on their wish list such as towel sets, sheets, laundry supplies, gas cards, gift cards, etc. Anyone interested, please call Rita at 941-485-6264. Catholic Days at the Capitol Registration is now open for the annual three-day bus trip to Tallahassee on February 16-18. Register for the event and reserve your hotel room by going to www.flaccb.org and submitting the form. Questions? Contact Jeanne Berdeaux, 941-441- 1101 or Berdeaux@dioceseofvenice.org 14th Catholic Chari es Annual Christmas Appeal from now until January 2016. This year s goal is to raise $550,000. Your generosity enables us to serve those seeking help all year long. To donate, please visit www.catholiccharitiesdov.org or mail a donation to Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc., 5824 Bee Ridge Rd., PMB 409, Sarasota 34233-5065. If you have an allergy to gluten, St. Martha does have gluten-free hosts. Please see the sacristan or a deacon in the sacristy before Mass and request a gluten-free host be consecrated during the Mass. Tercer Domingo de Adviento 13 de diciembre de 2015 Sacarán agua con gozo de la fuente de salvación. -- Isaías 12:3 CELEBRA Este domingo, Dios canta y se regocija por nosotros. Leemos hoy en Sofonías que Dios "se llenará de júbilo por tu causa, como en los días de fiesta" (Sofonías 3:18). Sabemos mucho de cantar en festivales. Ya nuestros oídos resuenan con los cantos y villancicos que anticipan la época navideña. Pablo nos recuerda la fuente de este doble regocijo: Dios, tu poderoso salvador, está en medio de ti (en palabras de Sofonías). Por ser así, nos dice Pablo, podemos alegrarnos y estar en paz. No tenemos que inquietarnos, porque la paz de Dios custodiará nuestros corazones y pensamientos. Un villancico antiguo representa la Navidad como "el día de mi baile" y nos urge a tomar parte en el baile. Por qué todo el regocijo? Porque "el Señor está cerca" nos recuerda Pablo (Filipenses 4:5). Entonces apunta a la otra razón para el baile: el amanecer de la promesa de paz, la paz que sobrepasa toda inteligencia, y que ya está al alcance de la mano. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. A Season To Rejoice The Lord is coming, and soon, and that is why we are called to Rejoice on this Third Sunday of Advent which is called Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete means Rejoice. There should be something comfortable about the coming of Christ. We may get caught up in challenges and sorrows which are part of our lives, but the point of Advent is for us to prepare for the incredible Christmas gift of Jesus Christ. Stewardship people are happy people, people who have a strong sense of trust in God, and who view things in positive ways. That is what St. Paul reminds us to do. In his letter to the Philippians, he tells us: Your kindness should be known to all. The Greek word for kindness also can be translated as patience, a softness of heart, modesty, a magnanimous feeling toward others. That is the Christmas Spirit, a sense of elation reflected in how we live our lives and how we treat others. In today s Gospel, St. John the Baptist says we should treat others with respect and justice; we should not be spiteful or nasty. Are these not the same things we try to teach children? Sometimes, as we get older, and a bit more callous, we forget that this is the attitude we are expected to have. Advent is the time to make that conversion, that change, that repentance. From The Catholic Steward
Mass Intentions Sun., Dec. 13 Zep 3: 14-18a; Phil 4: 4-7; Lk 3: 10-18 7:30 a.m. [SS] In Thanksgiving by Maria Rocco 8:00 a.m. [RS] (Span/Hall) Poor Souls 9:00 a.m. [WS] Frank & Kevin by Connaughton Family 9:00 a.m. [FS] (Hall) Richard Francis Doyle by Sileo Family 10:30 a.m. [FS] For All Parishioners 12:00 p.m. [PW] Mark Saloio by Grandma Sylvia Babineau 12:00 p.m. [PL] (Viet/Hall) John Petromilli by Gerry & Bill 5:30 p.m. [PL] Holy Souls by Tom & Sharon Yorke Mon., Dec. 14 Nm 24:2-7,15-17a; Mt 2:23-27 7:30 a.m. [PL] Bob & Marguerite Romaine 8:30 a.m. [PW] Olga & Pietro Bonadeo by Maria Rocco 12:00 p.m. [SS] Eleanore Taylor by Dianna McLoughlin 5:30 p.m. [WS] Margaret Herbst Tues., Dec. 15 Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Mt 21:28-32 7:30 a.m. [WS] The Katusin Family by Paul & Marge Lortie 8:30 am [PW] Damian DuQuesnay, OSB 12:00 p.m. [PL] Jose Sancho by Family 5:30 p.m. [WS] Josephine Picone by Geri Torrance Wed., Dec. 16 Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Lk 7:18b-23 7:30 a.m. [PW] Marion Kenny by Joe Kenny 8:30 a.m. [FS] Anna Marinez by Seana Marinez 12:00 p.m. [WS] Essi Belott by Rob & Kathy DeMarco 5:30 p.m. [SS] (L) Maura White by Stephanie & Milton Kruk Thurs., Dec. 17 Gn 49:2, 8-10; Mt 1:1-17 7:30 a.m. [FS] Irene Kenny by Joe Kenny 8:30 a.m. [PW] Bob & Marguerite Romaine 12:00 p.m. [SS] Vincinzo & Nelida Bonadeo by Maria Rocco 5:30 p.m. [PL] Maria Del Coco by Family Fri., Dec. 18 Jer 23:5-8; Mt 1:18-25 7:30 a.m. [PL] The Gravile Family by Paul & Marge Lortie 8:15 a.m. [FS] (BNA) Marinez Family by Seana Marinez 8:30 a.m. [WS] (L) Robert Wilson by Kate 12:00 p.m. [SS] Laura Romano by Family 5:30 p.m. [WS] (L) Lynda Blouin by Sabrina Sat., Dec. 19 Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Lk 1:5-25 7:30 a.m. [PL] Doug Lesch by Joe & Kathy Helewicz 8:30 a.m. [SS] Ann Murphy 4:00 p.m. [FS] Frank M. Giannone by Gloria Giannone 5:30 p.m. [PW] Liv & Dec d members of Plouffe Family by Joe & Betty Sun., Dec. 20 Mi 5:1-4a; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45 7:30 a.m. [PL] George Maulbeck by The Gibons Family 8:00 a.m. [RS] (Span/Hall) Poor Souls 9:00 a.m. [SS] Mark Saloio by Grandma, Sylvia Babineau 9:00 a.m. [PW] (Hall) Alfred Prato, Jr. by wife, Kathy 10:30 a.m. [FS] For All Parishioners 12:00 p.m. [FS] Jacqueline Letourneau by Lynda Blouin 12:00 p.m. [PL] (Viet/Hall) Bob & Marguerite Romaine 5:30 p.m. [WS] Poor Souls Fr. Fausto (FS), Fr. Patrick (PW), Fr. Philip (PL), Fr. Wojciech (WS), Fr. Sebastian (SS), Fr. Jerry (GH), Fr. Remigious (RS) PARISH MINISTRIES Bethesda House.Dcn. Kevin McKenney, 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 Family Ministry.....Gary Kerschner, 961-8713 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 Council. Gary Kerschner, 961-8713 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 THE EUCHARIST Parish..Dcn. Kevin McKenney, 350-7744 or email: kevinmckenney55@comcast.net Homebound Ministry.....Dcn. Kevin McKenney, 350-7744 Hospital Ministry.......Calvin Kreider, 371-3610 Nursing Home Ministry...Dcn. Kevin McKenney, 350-7744 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, Bahia Oaks Lodge, 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.