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. National Vocation Week November 5-11 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2017 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 31ST SUNDAY IN 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
NOVEMBER 5, 2017 PSALTER WEEK III From Our Pastor, Fr. Fausto... My Dear Friends, Today s Gospel indicates to us how our superiors, either political or religious, should conduct themselves in governing the citizens entrusted to their cure. 1. Do not overburden people with heavy taxes and rules which the politicians will not touch with a finger. Also, a warning is given to all Christian leaders, clergy, or lawgivers to share the burden of life with equanimity and justice. 2. Avoid the temptation of power and pride in looking right and left for adulation and subjugation. 3. Avoid hypocrisy, trying to look honest (or holy in the case of clergy) and blameless in the eyes of deceived people, but not in the eyes of God. We have some good news. The Pallotine superior in Poland has assigned Fr. Jan Rykala, S.A.C. as a new associate pastor here at St. Martha and the Bishop has given him the faculties to take care of our spiritual needs. Fr. Jan was born on June 4, 1961 in the small village of Cykarzew Polnocny, Poland, 12 miles outside of Czestochowa, which is known for the Paulite Monastery of Jasna Góra, home of the Black Madonna painting. His parents were Stanislava and Mieczyslav Rykala and he was last of four children with two sisters and one brother. He decided to study geology at the University of Wroclav in the southwestern part of Poland and after receiving a master s degree, started work as a geologist at the National Geological Institute. Through involvement with the local parish, Fr. Jan started to consider the possibility of becoming a missionary and found a great love for preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the people. He decided to leave the National Geological Institute and start his novitiate with the Society of Catholic Apostolate (Pallotines). When asked at the end of his studies at the seminary where he would like to work, the answer was Papua New Guinea. On May 9, 1992 he was ordained a priest and then continued studies in Warsaw and Scotland to prepare him for his missionary work. When completed, it was finally time to start his missionary work in Papua New Guinea on November 1, 1994 where he spent 21 years. Fr. Jan definitely enjoys the warm weather and is looking forward to his stay and work here in Sarasota. We welcome him with joy and we pray for his good ministry for all of us here at St. Martha! This Saturday, November 11 is Veteran s Day. Please remember our brave men and women, living and deceased, who have sacrificed to keep us free. Pray for all Veterans and their families. Thursday marks the anniversary of the dedication of the cathedral church of Rome on land owned by the Laterani family by Pope St. Sylvester I (Dec. 31), Nov. 9, 324; honored as the episcopal seat of the pope as bishop of Rome; according to an inscription which Pope Clement XII (reigned 1730-1740) placed on the façade, this basilica is the mother and head of all churches of Rome and the world ( omnium ecclesiarum Urbis et Orbis mater et caput ); residence of the popes from the 4th c. until their moving to Avignon (1309); site of five ecumenical councils; Pope Innocent X commissioned the present structure in 1646; beneath its high altar rests the remains of the small wooden table on which, according to tradition, St. Peter celebrated Mass; dedicated to the Savior, later to St. John the Baptist. Sometimes I love to share the questions about God or religion that our school children ask me when, every Friday, I visit them all in their classrooms: When Jesus said drink my blood, was it really blood? If God created Adam and Eve but evidence shows the first living creature evolved from the sea, was it Adam that evolved? Did Mary or Joseph go to school? Who were Jesus grandparents? When you were younger, did you think of becoming anything other than a priest? What happened after Jesus rose from the dead? What is your opinion on fidget spinners? Does Jesus have a body in heaven or is he just a spirit? Have you received all the sacraments except for anointing of the sick and matrimony? If you accidentally kill yourself, is it considered suicide? If it is, is it a sin? Why did God create Adam and Eve? Why did you get kicked of the basketball team? Was it because of your height or your skill level? How many words are in the bible? Can you tell us the story of your escape from Italy? What do you like more: to baptize or give communion? Why was Pontius Pilate a coward? In our faith we are not supposed to kill a life. If a woman is pregnant and the doctor said she would most likely die if she had the baby, what should she do? How big was the sea that Moses split? Smile, God loves you and so does Fr. Fausto with your St. Martha clergy: Fathers Patrick, Wojciech, Sebastian, Jan, John & Jerry Deacons Bill and Patrick; plus Brothers Bill, Tom & Lawrence and Sisters Cathy & Marianne Family Dinner Hosted by Knights of Columbus Wednesday, November 15 at 6:00 p.m. Fr. Fausto Parish Hall Menu Roast Beef, Potatoes, Salad, Vegetable, Rolls, and Dessert All are welcome with a $5.00 donation per person. Tickets are available in parish office. READING TUTORS NEEDED Would you like to help a child learn how to read? St Martha School is looking for you! If interested, please contact the Parish Office.
31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MINISTRY FAIR November 11 and November 12 If you are interested in volunteering, the Ministry Fair gives parishioners an opportunity to talk with Ministry representatives and learn more about the different ministries at St. Martha Church. Stop by the courtyard this weekend after Mass this weekend! Family Ministry Sunday Pancake Breakfast Sunday, November 5 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Geenen Hall All are welcome for a small donation of $3.00 for pancakes and sausage links. Hope to see you there! KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER Our Lady of Victory Council #3358 will host its annual Thanksgiving dinner for the homeless, the homebound, the lonely, and anyone else who would like to enjoy a delicious wholesome meal in the company of others on Thanksgiving Day. Dinner will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. In addition the Knights will donate funds to organizations that feed the hungry on a continuing basis. To make a financial donation, please make checks payable to K of C Council #3358 and send them to the Knights of Columbus, 4880 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34232- Attn: Grand Knight Ken Nota. If you wish to make a turkey donation, please deliver it to the Council Hall on Sunday November 19th between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. If you would like to volunteer or work the Thanksgiving event please call Chris Baer at (248) 299-9805 or email her at baerc3436@gmail.com. T W O P Sun., Nov. 5 - Daylight Savings Time Ends 8:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast - Geenen Hall 10:15 a.m. Religious Educa on - 2nd Floor Classrooms 11:30 a.m. Confession - Fr. Sebas an Mon., Nov. 6 Tues., Nov. 7 6:30 p.m. RCIA Classes - Conference Room Wed., Nov. 8 Thurs., Nov. 9 - Dedica on of the Lateran Basilica 6:00 p.m. Safe Environment Training - Fr. Fausto Parish Hall Fri., Nov. 10 - St. Leo the Great 8:00 p.m. AA (Spanish) - Geenen Hall Sat., Nov. 11 - Veteran s Day; St. Mar n of Tours 9:00 a.m. Confession - Fr. Wojciech 9:30 a.m. Legion of Mary - Geenen Hall 9:30 a.m. Safe Environment Training - Fr. Fausto Parish Hall 12:00 p.m. Legion of Mary Curia - Geenen Hall 3:00 p.m. Confession - Fr. Jan 3:30 p.m. Wine & Cheese Event - Courtyard 4:00 p.m. Ministry Fair - Courtyard SAINT MARTIN OF TOURS NOVEMBER 11 Born in Pannonia (Hungary), he became a Roman soldier. After he was baptized, he felt that serving in the Roman army at that time was incompatible with being a Christian. When allowed to leave the army, he settled in Gaul (France) and founded the first monastery there. As bishop of Tours, he worked ceaselessly to spread the faith. An excellent administrator, he invented the division of dioceses into parishes. May we also live by the courage of our convictions when they clash with society. Living with Christ INTENTIONS OF POPE FRANCIS FOR NOVEMBER 2017 That Christians in Asia, bearing witness to the Gospel in word and deed, may promote dialogue, peace, and mutual understanding, especially with those of other religions. S. M B S There will be NO Bible Study this week. CHURCH OPERATING RESULTS 7-1-2017 THROUGH 10-22-2017 Offertory & Other Income (excludes special ACTUAL BUDGET DIFF donations & bequests) $386,128 $416,586 ($30,458) Operating Expenses $549,848 $575,762 $25,914 Deficit through 10-22-2017 ($163,720) ($159,176) ($4,544) CATHOLIC FAITH APPEAL DRIVE Assessment $332,000 Pledges through 10-22-2017 ($312,125) Uncollected Pledges 10-22-2017 $19,875 Net Shortfall through 10-22-2017 ($39,750)
BULLETIN Email bulletinsmc@stmartha.org Since we all have one Father, we are brothers and sisters, and so our lives are entrusted to one another s care. We are responsible for each other before we choose to be. The abortions that others have are our business, because those children - as well as their parents - are also entrusted to our care, in the one family of God. Ours is the business of love, to care as much as we can for all our brothers and sisters. PASTOR EMAIL pastor@stmartha.org PRAYER FOR VETERANS Help us, dear God, to see your face in every Veteran we encounter. Guide us as we imagine new ways to support Veterans and their families. Bring healing and peace to all who have been wounded physically, mentally and spiritually during wartime. Help us bring your saving grace to heal the invisible wounds of war. We ask this in Jesus holy name. Amen. Mayors Feed the Hungry Program Thanksgiving Food Drive November 6-17, 2017 Boxes will be placed in the Parish Office, Parish Hall and Church. Please help us fill the boxes with non-perishable food items. The Mayors Feed the Hungry Program is endorsed by the Mayors of Sarasota, Bradenton, Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach, Longboat Key, North Port, Palmetto, and Venice. All the food we collect is given away free at food pantries in Sarasota and Manatee counties. Visit www.mayorsfeedthehungry.org for more information. 6pgdyh MARRIAGE BANNS Giuseppi Giuliani & Mariela Vidal Carpio (1) WINE & CHEESE GATHERING SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 AFTER THE 4:00PM & 5:30PM MASSES Please join the Hospitality Ministry in the courtyard for a Wine and Cheese get-together! It is a great time to get to know your fellow parishioners, parish guests and priests. If you have any questions, or would like to join the Hospitality Ministry, call Beth Cannata at 941-321-2953.
Let us ask for a great and merciful heart that desires the good and salvation of all. -Pope Francis ST. MARTHA CLERGY AND STAFF Veterans Day Mass - Saturday, November 11 at 2:45 p.m., at the Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 SR 72/Clark Rd. All are invited to join Bishop Frank J. Dewane along with the priests and deacons of the Diocese. Active military personnel are encouraged to wear their uniform. Although the event is held in the amphitheater, you are encouraged to wear sunscreen and bring a hat. There is ample seating and parking at the cemetery. For further information, please contact Gail Ardy at ardy@dioceseofvenice.org or 941-484-9543 Mother & Daughter Advent Retreat & Tea - Join us in preparing our hearts and minds for the coming of Jesus Christ on December 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at St. Patrick Church in Sarasota with an Advent Retreat & Tea for mothers and daughters. For more information, contact Kim at Elsmore@dioceseofvenice.org. SARASOTA MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON Wednesday, November 22 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. St. Martha Church in Fr. Fausto Parish Center We are looking for table hospitality volunteers for our annual family-style Thanksgiving luncheon to welcome our guest homeless, assist with their name tag introductions and food service. The goal of the luncheon is to convene a community gathering similar to what you will have with family or friends on Thanksgiving. To volunteer, email Chaplain Tom at tompfaff@verizon.net. Due to Hurricane Irma the Safe Environment Training session at St. Martha was canceled. It has been rescheduled: Thursday, November 9 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday, November 11 from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Contact the Parish Office to register. *All employees and volunteers who work with children and/or vulnerable adults must be fingerprinted and trained in Safe Environment. DIOCESAN MISSION January November 11 & 12, 2017 Sr. Ignatia Ezeimo, SJS will be joining us at all Masses next weekend to speak about The Saint Lucy s Home in St. Lucia, the Caribbean. The Saint Lucy s Home was started by Monsignor Patrick A.B. Anthony on December 13, 1983 and is one of the nation s longest standing homes for the elderly. The Saint Lucy s Home has played a fundamental role in providing shelter and care for the homeless, raising awareness of the needs of the poor and deprived in the society whilst promoting a sense of togetherness and sharing within the community. Very Rev. Fausto Stampiglia, S.A.C. Pastor Rev. R. Patrick Wilson, S.A.C., Parochial Vicar Rev. Wojciech Stachura, S.A.C., Parochial Vicar Rev. Sebastian Szczawinski, S.A.C., Parochial Vicar Rev. Jan Rykala, S.A.C., Parochial Vicar 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. 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 CONGRATULATIONS! A big congratulations to Lana Tran & Ana Martinez from our St. Martha School who won the Sarasota County 2018 Calendar Art Contest. Their art will be included in 18,000 calendars and distributed throughout the county in January 2018. Trigésimo Primer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 5 de noviembre de 2017 El mayor de entre ustedes sea su servidor. Mateo 23:11 EL MÁS GRANDE ENTRE NOSOTROS A quién admiras? Al presidente de Estados Unidos, a una celebridad del cine o a un excéntrico millonario? Estas son las personas que el mundo presenta como famosas. Como los fariseos del Evangelio de hoy, ellos tienen lugares de honor a donde quiera que van. Te gustaría seguir su ejemplo? Las Escrituras de hoy nos ofrecen diferentes ejemplos de a quien seguir. Jesús nos dice que el más grande en medio de nosotros son las personas que sirven. Ellas son las personas que debemos honrar e imitar su ejemplo. Se nos llama a ser como Pablo, quien trabajó duro para atender las necesidades de sus comunidades y Jesús quien dio su vida al servicio del mundo. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
Mass Intentions Sun., Nov. 5 Mal 1:14b-2:2b, 8-10; 1 Thes 2:7b-2, 13; Mt 23:1-12 7:30 a.m. [FS] Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Lapin by Tom Bauer 8:00 a.m. [PR] (Span/Hall) Poor Souls 9:00 a.m. [JR] Charles Brimble by Wife, Edda 9:00 a.m [JC] (Hall) Harold Chemeaux by The Berman Family 10:30 a.m. [FS] For All Parishioners 12:00 p.m. [WS] Jerry Hart by Hart Family 12:00 p.m. [JC] (Viet/Hall) Anne Xuyen by Trung Bich 5:30 p.m. [WS] Steve & Theresa Terry by Mary & Carlos Rodriguez Mon., Nov. 6 Rom 11:29-36; Lk 14:12-14 7:30 a.m. [JC] Pat & Joe Burk by Marge Keffer 8:30 a.m. [PW] Living & Deceased Members of Altar Society 12:00 p.m. [JR] Patricia Styer by Jim & Peg Styer 5:30 p.m. [WS] Donald V. Glatter by Norman Meunier Tues., Nov. 7 Rom 12:5-16b; Lk 14:15-24 7:30 a.m. [WS] James Enright by Brooke & Dick Tamanini 8:30 a.m. [PW] Eugenio Luigia by Maria Rocca 12:00 p.m. [JC] Teddy Bottillo by Rita & Joe 5:30 p.m. [WS] (L) Diane Longheinrich by Mary & James McGough Wed., Nov. 8 Rom 13:8-10; Lk 14:25-33 7:30 a.m. [JR] (L) Marge & Paul Lortie by Joann Desrosiers 8:30 a.m. [WS] Lungi Rosa Rocca by Maria Rocca 12:00 p.m. [PW] Dora Irene Massaro by The Pallottines 5:30 p.m. [FS] Parents by Rosario & Donna Criscuolo Thurs., Nov. 9 Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; 1 Cor 3:9c-11. 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 7:30 a.m. [FS] Kevin Crowley by St. Martha Parish 8:30 a.m. [PW] (L) Anne Marie Lennox by Paul & Marge Lortie 12:00 p.m. [FS] Judith Miller by Patricia Rohrer 5:30 p.m. [JR] Ray Macaulay by Marlene & Sal Rubicco Fri., Nov. 10 Rom 15:14-21; Lk 16:1-8 7:30 a.m. [GH] Cherry Bell Griffin by The Pallottines 8:30 a.m. [JR] Poor Souls 12:00 p.m. [JC] Kevin Crowley by Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Meyers 5:30 p.m. [WS] Marguerite Romaine by Gail Romaine & Fr. Robert Romaine Sat., Nov. 11 Rom 16:3-9, 16, 22-27; Lk 16:9-15 7:30 a.m. [FS] David Haynes by Mindy Haynes 8:30 a.m. [JR] Living & Deceased Members of Legion of Mary 4:00 p.m. [FS] Madeline DeStefano by Sister 5:30 p.m. [FS] William McGowan, Jr. by Rita McGowan Sun., Nov. 12 Wis 6:19-16; 1 Thes 4:13-18; Mt 25:1-13 7:30 a.m. [JR] Kevin Crowley by Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Meyers 8:00 a.m. [PR] (Span/Hall) Ray Macaulay by St. Martha CCW 9:00 a.m. [PW] Ralph Nashwinter & David Haynes by Mindy 9:00 a.m [JR] (Hall) Benjamin Aldaba by Jennifer Javier 10:30 a.m. [FS] For All Parishioners 12:00 p.m. [FS] Parents by Rosario & Donna Criscuolo 12:00 p.m. [JC] (Viet/Hall) Phaolo by Tin Family 5:30 p.m. [WS] (L) John McGruder by Mary Fr. Fausto (FS), Fr. Patrick (PW), Fr. Wojciech (WS), Fr. Jan (JR), Fr. John (JC), Fr. Pablo (PR), Fr. Jerry (GH) 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 Br. Jim Connolly, CFX 617-872-9714 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.