San Pablo Catholic Church 550 122nd Street - Ocean, Marathon, FL 33050 Mile Marker 53.5 Telephone: (305) 289-0636 The Baptism of the Lord January 11,2015 Mass and Confessions Schedule Weekend Masses: Regular Schedule Saturday 4:00 PM & 5:30 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM,11:00 AM & 1:30 PM (SP) Confessions: Saturdays at 3:00 4:00 PM Daily Mass: Monday through Friday At 8:00 AM Call the Office for: Baptism, Confirmation, Marriage, Communion to the Sick, Anointing and Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Pastor: Rev. Luis R. Rivera Deacon: Rev. Mr. John T. Kirk Plant Manager: Paul Navara Office Staff: Sis & Deacon John Kirk Office Hours: 9:00-3:00 PM (M-F) Telephone: (305) 289-0636 Fax: (305) 743-8192 Religious Education Director: Terry Walters Telephone (305) 393-1407 Music Director: Ray Myslakowski Altar and Rosary Society: Jeri Mc Carty Gift Shop Manager: Sandy Huffman Website: www.sanpablomarathon.org E mail: info@sanpablomarathon.org Emergency Number: 305-587-4383 Please remember San Pablo Parish in your will
Page 2 January 11, 2015 The Altar Flowers are dedicated to and in memory of the Living and Deceased of the Pinder and Pezzi Families. MASS INTENTIONS Each Mass is offered for the intentions of everyone present. Please join us in praying for: +deceased L living MONDAY, January 12 8:00AM +Gladys V Schwanitz By Family 7:00 PM + Women s Club Memorial Mass TUESDAY, January 13 (St. Hilary, bishop & doctor) 8:00 AM + Robert Pfeifer By San Pablo Parish Family + Bob Heidrick By A Friend WEDNESDAY, January 14 8:00 AM + Phil & Virginia Beverly By Joe Aucremanne + Robert Pfeifer By San Pablo Parish Family THURSDAY, January 15 8:00 AM + Robert Pfeifer By Sue Palguta + George Smith By Stephen & Sue Melvin FRIDAY, January 16 8:00 AM + Eleanor Kirk By Deacon John and Sis + Arline Wallace By Coleen & John Repetto SATURDAY, January 17 (St. Anthony, abbot) 4:00 PM + Rick Schnaitmann By Family + Arline Wallace by Colleen & John Repetto 5:30 PM + Ann Runyon by San Pablo Parish Family + John Styvie By Dee & Vern Feeney SUNDAY, January 18 8:00 AM L&D of Pinder & Pezzi Families + Richard Stangl By Jack & Janice Miller 11:00 AM + Martha Supp by Joe Supp + Glenn & Jackie Hewlett By J Michael & Lindsay Leonard 1:30 PM People of the Parish COLLECTIONS December 21, 2014 1st- $8046 2nd- $1089 December 25, 2014 1st- $15,346 2nd- $2424 December 28, 2014 1st- $6500 2nd-$2080 January 1, 2015 1st- $3035 January 4, 2015 1st- $6210 2nd- $ 1641 (Christmas Dinners- $555.00) The Second Collection on Christmas was dedicated to St. Vincent de Paul. Thank you for your kindness throughout the Christmas Season. + The Christmas Season, which ends precisely today, has made us contemplate the Child Jesus in the poor grotto of Bethlehem, lovingly tended by Mary and Joseph. God entrusts every child who is born to his parents: so how important is the family founded on marriage, the cradle of life and love! The house of Nazareth where the Holy Family lived is the model and school of simplicity, patience and harmony for all Christian families. I pray that your families too may be welcoming places where little ones can not only grow in good health but also in faith and love for God. We have heard in the Gospel account of the Evangelist Mark, who presents Jesus as remaining hidden in the crowd until John called Him out and said, One mightier than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals. (Mk 1: 7-11) While Jesus was baptized, He spoke with His Father. We may be certain that He did not only speak for Himself but also of us and for us; He spoke of each one of us and for each one of us. Above the Lord in prayer, the evangelist tells us : On coming up out of the water the heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon Him. ( Mk 1:7-11) Jesus entered into contact with the Father, Heaven opened above Him. At this moment we can think that Heaven has also opened above us through our Sacrament of Baptism, in which we come into contact with Jesus. The more we live in contact with Jesus in the reality of our Baptism, the more Heaven will open above us. On that day, when the Lord was baptized a voice came from the heavens, You are my beloved Son: with you I am well pleased. (Mk 1: 7-11) In Baptism, the Heavenly Father also repeats these words for us. He says, You are my child. Baptism is adoption and admission into God s family, into communion with the Most Holy Trinity, into communion with the Father, The Son and the Holy Spirit. These words are not merely a formula; they are reality. They mark the moment when we are reborn as children of God. From being the children of human parents, we also become the children of God in the Son of the living God. In Baptism, God Himself acts. But naturally God does not act in a magical way. He acts only with our freedom. God invites us to cooperate with the fire of the Holy Spirt. These two things must go together. Baptism will remain throughout life a gift of God, Who has set His seal on our souls. Let us today, entrust our children and our families to the Virgin Mother of Jesus, Our Savior: May Mary watch over them and accompany them always, so that they can fully carry out the project of salvation which God has for each one. Amen. - Pope Benedict XVI (2007)
Page 3 January 11, 2015 Any Parishioner who wants To learn more About your Faith And is interested in any one of these topics May attend that particular class. You do not have to be an RCIA candidate to attend. The Parish Misson begins on February 22, 2015 Conducted By Rev. Kevin MacDonald C.Ss.R
Page 4 January 11, 2015 SAN PABLO FOR LIFE Several members of our parish family will be attending the March for Life in Washington DC on January 22, 2015. Our parish sign will be available to be signed after all of the Masses on the weekend of January 17th and 18th. Please stop by either before or after Mass to sign you name to show your support for the March and for the repeal of Roe v. Wade. Your prayerful support is greatly appreciated. PARISH FEAST DAY CONCERT Fr. Luis Rivera and San Pablo Parish Family will once again host pianist, Michelle Tabor and violinist, Alfonso Lopez in concert on Friday, January 23rd from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in the Church. The Lopez/Tabor Duo have performed and toured together in the Southeastern US and Venezuela since 2004. The program includes Beethoven, Saint-Saens and others. Please mark the date to come and enjoy the beautiful music in celebration of the feast of our patron, Saint Paul. SAN PABLO WOMEN S WEEKEND RETREAT The women of San Pablo are invited to attend a weekend retreat at Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Retreat Center in North Palm Beach Florida. The retreat begins on Friday, January 30, 2015 and continues through Sunday, February 1st. The theme of the retreat this year is Blessed are You. The women who are attending the retreat will car pool from the San Pablo parking lot on Friday. If you are interested in attending the retreat please take a registration sheet from the pamphlet rack at the rear of the Church. If you need more information about the retreat please contact Deb Joseph @305-743-2791.
Page 5 January 11,2015 PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK AND THE HOMEBOUND Sylvia Puto, Cathy Mc Koy, Helen Gessell, Sara Joseph-Rager, Joe Supp, Mary Burgess, Steve Thompson Johanna Stoneking, Marie Valentine, Elena Pryor, Jim Boback, Michael Lavallato, Morgan Leary, Richard Conn, Monica Haffey, Faith Palguta, Barbara Arena, Simone Hebert, Kristy Messina, Pat Miola, Sally Diller, Annie Marill & Girls, Elisa Martinez, Pat Raynal, Connie Pfeifer, Peter Pittman, Dallas Xavier Jimenez, Jim Hall, Katherine Harmon, Ron Sitta, Jr, Robert Montgomery, Ouellette Family, Ellen Monahan Andary, and Richard April: May they all be touched by the healing hand of God. SAN PABLO BINGO San Pablo Bingo is played every Tuesday evening in the Parish Hall. The doors open at 5:00 PM and the games begin at 7:00 PM. This is percentage bingo. The more players the bigger the prize money. Come and join Fran and John for a fun night which includes a bonanza, cookie jar and of course the Queen or King of Bingo. Soft drinks and sandwiches are available. All proceeds benefit San Pablo Church. MANDATORY TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION SESSION FOR ALL EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS All current Eucharistic Ministers of San Pablo and all who wish to be a Eucharistic Minister are required to attend a training and certification class on Saturday, January 31, 2015 from 10 to Noon in the Parish Hall. This class is required even though you may have been working in this ministry at San Pablo or another parish elsewhere. Completion of this class will mean that you are certified in the Archdiocese of Miami. All present Eucharist Ministers of San Pablo will receive a letter in the mail from the parish containing all of the new requirements. If you are interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister at San Pablo please call the parish office at 305-289-0636. Please note that this training session is open to the four other Keys Parishes. Please call and reserve promptly. Lunch will be served. SAN PABLO BIBLE STUDY The annual San Pablo Bible Study has begun. The class will be held in the Parish Hall every Tuesday, beginning at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. This year the theme is Courageous Woman of the Bible. Books will be provided. All are welcome to attend to learn more about your faith and also for some Christian fellowship. The bible study is sponsored, each year, by the San Pablo Women s Club. Ongoing Activities We welcome anyone new to the area and invite you to register at the office. Registration forms are also available in the pamphlet rack in the church. While at San Pablo, please take a walk through our beautiful prayer gardens. The entrance is located between the church and parish hall. Religious Education Program meets in the Parish Hall. Families with children 1st grade and up meet on Sunday at 12:00 PM. Confirmation class meets at 6:00 PM on Wednesday. Please call Terry Walters at 305-393-1407 or IslandSun@aol.com The Women s Club meets on the 2nd Monday of the month in the Parish Hall from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. For more information about activities or meetings, call Joyce Hazuka at 289-8351. San Pablo s Hidden Heaven Gift Shop & Bookstore has many beautiful religious items for sale. The shop is located in the parish hall and is open after the Masses on Sunday. The Rosary Group meets First Saturday in the Rosary Garden @12:00 Noon and every morning M-F @ 7:30 am before daily Mass. It s a wonderful way to start the day. The Arts & Crafts Ladies meet on Wednesdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm in the parish hall. Habitat for Humanity of the Middle Keys meets monthly at San Pablo Parish Hall. Volunteers are needed. Call Chris @305-743-9828 AL-ANON @ 305-295-8886 or www.shouthfloridaal-anon.org if your life has been affected by someone s drinking. Alcoholics Anonymous@www.aa.org or 305-743- 3262 Electronic Giving @Parish Pay. It s easy. Please call 1-866-727-4741 or go to www.parishpay.com THE ADVERTISERS ON THE BACK PAY FOR THE BULLETIN. PLEASE SUPPORT THEM.