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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. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 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 RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY 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

OCTOBER 1, 2017 PSALTER WEEK II From Our Pastor, Fr. Fausto... My Dear Friends, The Gospel of today is very easy to understand when we see Israel, the nation chosen by God to save the world (as St. Paul said: salvation comes from the Jews ), in the person of the elder son, and we, the Gentiles, are represented in the person of the younger son. Many Israelites believed in Jesus (all first Christians were Jews, just like Jesus, Mary, Joseph, the apostles, the pious ladies who served the Lord), but, save a few notable exceptions, the leadership did not, and the leaders persecuted The Way (the original name given by the Sanhedrin to Jesus disciples). Enmity between Christians and Jews has unfortunately continued up to the last century, with terrible consequences for all mankind. But please note that Jesus parable calls us Brothers, and it is about time that we act exactly in the way that Jesus wants us to act: loving one another and actively helping one another. We have to erase 1,900 years of persecution and enmity. Allegorically, we can apply the parable to all modern Christians. The good Lord gives us inspiration and suggestions either immediately, or through our Guardian Angel, or through a human being. Sometimes we shun and reject such suggestions and, in the words of St. Augustine, we know that we are making the wrong choice: I am afraid that the Lord knocks at the door of my heart, waiting uselessly for me to open, and then leaving, maybe never to come back to me. St. Augustine is a little bit fearful, but God will move our hearts again. We ll regret our wrong choices, and then we will do the will of God, opening our hearts and actions to follow what God suggests for us to do. Let us then follow Jesus invitation to do His will, as the younger son did in the parable. This Sunday, October 1, has been designated as Respect Life Sunday. The Catholic Church remains at the forefront in speaking out on the issue of the sanctity of life, from conception to natural death, regardless of age or condition. Pope Francis said, Even the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the old, the unborn and the poor are masterpieces of God s creation, made in his own image, destined to live forever, and deserving of the utmost reverence and respect. If you are interested in joining any one of the Respect Life committees, call our parish representatives, Jim & Peg Styer, at 377-1929. If you would like to walk with St. Martha Church in the annual 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil, on Tuesday, October 3 or Saturday, October 14, at the Planned Parenthood facility on Central Ave., please contact David & Paula Shigley, at 941-201-6508. Today we will have the annual collection for the organizations that support life and that request needed financial assistance. See the letter from our Bishop in this bulletin, and be as generous as possible. Remember we do not have a second collection. Please be generous in our only collection. In these days, we have the two great feasts of the Angels, the messengers of God. This past Friday, September 29, we celebrated the feast of the three Archangels (head angels), Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, and on this Monday, October 2, we have the memorial of the Guardian Angels, established by Pope Clement X in 1670. Nowadays, the angels are receiving a lot of popular attention, even in the mass media. Let us review the Doctrine of our Church with a famous Catholic Theologian, R. McBrien: The Greek word, aggelos, is the translation of the Hebrew Mal ak, which means messenger. The existence of angels is of theological relevance here for two reasons: 1. Angels remind us that there is more to the created order than what we actually see, feel, hear and taste; and 2. All such spiritual forces, other than God, are less than God; i.e., they, like us, are part of the created order, and are not themselves rivals of God in the production of good or the insertion of evil into the world. The official teaching that angels exist as creatures of God is given by the Fourth Lateran Council in 1215, and by the First Vatican Council in 1869-70. In the Bible, angels generally function, as their name suggests, as messengers of God (2 Samuel 14:17; 2 Kings 19: 35; Exodus 14: 19, and in the Book of Revelation.) Since they are intelligent creatures with freedom, angels have the capacity to reject God, as we do. Those angels which have rejected God are portrayed as demons in league with Satan (1 Corinthians 15: 24; Ephesians 5:2). Then war broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels battled against the dragon. The dragon and its angels fought back, but they did not prevail and there was no longer any place for them in heaven. The huge dragon, the ancient serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan, who deceived the whole world, was thrown down to earth, and its angels were thrown down with it. (Rev 12:7-9) Let us entrust ourselves to the angels powerful intercession on our behalf. October is Rosary Month, when, remembering the great victory of the combined Christian fleet at Lepanto (October 7, 1571) over the Muslim Turkish fleet, we Catholics pray the daily Rosary. Again, today, we are facing a similar assault on Christianity. May Mary, venerated by our Muslim brothers and sisters, and us Christians, help us all to enjoy religious freedom! Wednesday, October 4, is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi (died in 1226 after having received the stigmata on September 14, 1224), the patron of ecologists, nature s creatures and creation s lovers; his statue is in our garden next to the fountain. In our country, there is a tradition to bless the animals on his feast day. I would love to have the blessing of your pets in the courtyard today, October 1, at 1:00 pm. I am inviting all of you who would love to participate in this blessing to bring your pets...dogs on leashes, turtles, snakes, birds, alligators, and cats in portable airline type cages; horses or elephants and the like, outside the courtyard, on the grass on the 2nd Street side. Maybe, if your little children do not have any pets, but just stuffed animals, let them bring their dogs, giraffes, bears, rabbits, cats, so that they may not feel cutoff from the Church blessing. A word to the dog owners...please let your dogs circle the trees outside the courtyard Thank you!! Smile, God loves you and so does Fr. Fausto with your St. Martha clergy: Fathers Patrick, Wojciech, Sebastian, John & Jerry Deacons Bill and Patrick; plus Brothers Bill, Tom & Lawrence and Sisters Cathy & Marianne

RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY S. M B S Mondays from 6 to 7 pm - Geenen Hall Tuesdays from 9:15 to 10:15 - Conf. Rm ALL ARE WELCOME! ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI OCTOBER 4 Francesco Bernardone was born in Assisi, Italy. The son of a wealthy silk merchant, he survived severe illness as a young soldier and prisoner of war, and he decided to serve God and the poor. After using family money to restore the local church building, he was disinherited by his father. He lived on alms, continuing to repair churches and working to build up the Church by preaching repentance. He recruited others, and a rule was approved. By 1219, they numbered 5,000. Francis inspired thousands to lead lives of poverty, simplicity, and humble service, delighting in creation and consumed with love for Christ. May we follow his advice: Sanctify yourself and you will sanctify society. Living with Christ T W O P Sun., Oct. 1 - Respect Life Sunday 8:00 a.m. Pancake Breakfast - Geenen Hall 10:15 a.m. Religious Educa on - 2nd Floor Classrooms 11:30 a.m. Confession - Fr. Wojciech Mon., Oct. 2 - The Holy Guardian Angels 6:00 p.m. Bibly Study - Geenen Hall Tues., Oct. 3 9:15 a.m. Bible Study - Conference Room 6:30 p.m. RCIA Classes - Conference Room Wed., Oct. 4 - St. Francis of Assisi 7:00 p.m. Caritas Mee ng - Conference Room Thurs., Oct. 5 - Bl. Francis Xavier Seelos Sukkot Fri., Oct. 6 - St. Bruno; Bl. Marie Rose Durocher 1:00 p.m. Rosary Makers - Geenen Hall 8:00 p.m. AA (Spanish) - Geenen Hall Sat., Oct. 7 - Our Lady of the Rosary 9:00 a.m. Confession - Fr. Sebas an 9:30 a.m. Legion of Mary - Geenen Hall 3:00 p.m. Confession - Fr. Wojciech 6:00 p.m. Oktoberfest - Fr. Fausto Parish Center Today, our Parish will celebrate the 90th Anniversary of its raising from mission status to be a parish. The date was October 1, 1927 This is the fourth part of a four-part series presenting the story of the growth of the Catholic Church in our part of Southwest Florida in the years leading up to 1927. (1927): St. Martha Mission becomes a Parish. Sarasota and its Catholic community experienced rapid growth during the early 1920 s. The frequency of Masses at the St. Martha mission increased from twice a month to every Sunday. The lack of an available priest to serve as pastor was the main reason that St. Martha did not become a parish in 1924. The new year of 1927 dawned spectacularly for Sarasota, with the opening of the El Vernona, Sarasota s largest and most luxurious hotel. February, 1927 saw the opening of the Bobby Jones Golf Course. In June, the Tamiami Trail was completed and opened all the way to Miami. In September, Sarasota high school students attended classes for the first time in the new Sarasota High School. About the same time, reports came from St. Augustine that Bishop Barry was ready to assign a priest to serve congregations at St. Joseph in Bradenton and St. Martha in Sarasota, making them parishes. Bishop Barry assigned Fr. Charles L. Elslander, pastor of Blessed Sacrament Church, Tallahassee to be the pastor. This arrangement would last for two months, until a priest would become available for St. Joseph. On the morning of Sunday, October 1, Fr. Elslander would say two Masses, the first at St. Martha and the second at St. Joseph in Bradenton. In attendance at the St. Martha Mass were 132 parishioners and guests. Later that evening, Fr. Elslander was treated to a gala reception and dinner at the new Whitfield Estates Country Club. Some two hundred guests assembled to welcome the new pastor. Fr. Elslander had to convince Bishop Barry to officially name the new parish St. Martha, which name the members of the mission church had been calling it almost from the beginning. Normally, the bishop names new parishes. It took a lot of correspondence and a lot of convincing, but Bishop Barry finally agreed, and it was officially made St. Martha Church. Fr. Elslander s first task was to establish a schedule of Masses and services for both St. Marth and St. Joseph. Next, he organized Sunday School in the absence of Catholic schools. St. Martha s first schedule of services called for 9 a.m. Sunday School followed by Mass at 10 a.m. and Sunday evenings at 8 p.m. Fr. Elslander had rosary, sermon, and Benediction. Daily Mass was at 7 a.m. and Fr. Elslander conducted special devotions at 7:30 p.m. on Friday evenings. Until 1954 St. Martha was the only Catholic church in Sarasota County. From this beginning sprang thirteen other daughter and granddaughter parishes. One of them, the eldest daughter, Epiphany in Venice, became the Cathedral Parish with erection of the Diocese of Venice in 1984. In December, 1927, St. Martha became the Circus Church, when Ringling Brothers moved its winter quarters to Sarasota and many Catholic circus performers came to worship. On the eve of World War II, St. Martha constructed and dedicated the present church with money raised by benefit performances put on by Ringling Brothers on the church grounds (the church that the Circus built). During World War II, St. Martha served breakfast after Sunday Masses to troops stationed at nearby flight training bases, using the former mission church, now turned into the Parish Hall. In December 1950, St. Martha opened its grade school, the first Catholic elementary school in Sarasota County. The parish continues to grow and serve as the Mother Church for Sarasota County.

BULLETIN Email bulletinsmc@stmartha.org This is Respect Life Sunday, the start of Respect Life Month. Although we often think of abortion as the primary life issue, there are many other life concerns: contraception, reproductive technologies, embryo research, health care, persons with disabilities, the elderly, assisted suicide, euthanasia, the death penalty. Let our priority in all of them be based on the words of Jesus: "I came that all may have life, and have it to the full." PASTOR EMAIL pastor@stmartha.org O Jesus, whose face is the sole beauty that ravishes my heart, I may not behold here upon earth the sweetness of your glance or feel the inexpressible tenderness of your kiss. I bow to your will, but I pray you to imprint in me your divine likeness, and I beg you to so inflame me with your love that it may quickly consume me and I may soon reach the vision of your glorious face in heaven. Amen. St. Therese of Lisieux ANNUAL RED MASS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 AT 5:30 PM ST. MARTHA PARISH Mark your calendars to join Bishop Frank J. Dewane and the Catholic Lawyers Guild Committee to celebrate the Annual Red Mass here at St. Martha Parish. The purpose of this Liturgy is to pray that the Holy Spirit grant special graces and guidance upon those who work in our civil system. This is something that has come about through the request of several legal professions in the District and has developed into a local tradition. MARRIAGE BANNS Ben Culbertson & Brianne Geist (1) Enrique Garza & Elia Sorice (1) Giáo Đoàn Đức Mẹ La Vang Giờ Thánh Lễ: Chúa Nhật: 12:00 trưa Liên lạc: - Lm. Gioan Cao Vũ Nghi 239-224-0638 - Anh Nguyễn Ngọc Bích 941-526-6150 Bầu Hội Đồng Mục Vụ Giáo đoàn Đức Mẹ La Vang dự định sẽ bầu lại Trưởng Hội Đồng Mục Vụ vào ngày 8 tháng 10. Xin Ông Bà Anh Chị Em hiệp ý cầu xin Chúa, nhờ lời chuyển cầu của Mẹ La Vang, chúc lành cho chúng ta. Ghi Danh Gia Nhập Giáo Đoàn Để Giáo đoàn có được danh sách hoàn chỉnh hơn, khi cần liên lạc với Quí Vị, xin những gia đình chưa ghi danh gia nhập giáo đoàn lấy đơn để ghi danh. Phân Công Phụng Vụ Chúa Nhật, 24 tháng 9, 2017 - CN 25 Thường Niên Bài đọc : Trương Thị Thanh & Hoàng Minh Vũ Lời Nguyện: Thùy Trang Giúp Lễ: Tyler Trương, Richard Nguyễn, Hưng Trần FROM THE OFFICE OF OUR BISHOP: My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Catholic Church continues to lead the world on the issue of the sanctity of life, from conception to natural death, regardless of age or condition. It is our responsibility to do what we can to help others and to promote a greater respect for all human life. Each year on Respect Life Sunday, which this year is October 1st, Parishes throughout the Diocese of Venice conduct a special second collection to augment the lifeaffirming work of the Diocesan Respect Life Office. The funds facilitate our witness as a faith community in southwest Florida. Please continue to pray for a greater respect for human life at all stages and be as generous as you can in supporting this annual collection so that this outreach can be expanded. To explore ways to use not only your treasure but your time and talent as well to support life, contact your Parish or the Diocesan Respect Life Office at 941-441-1101. May God bless you with a deep appreciation for the gift of life and the courage to defend the sanctity of life. Let us remain united in prayer and action. Sincerely yours in Christ, +Frank J. Dewane Bishop of the Diocese of Venice in Florida SEPTEMBER 27 NOVEMBER 5, 2017 During this time our community will join hundreds of other cities participating in the 40 Days for Life, a life-saving campaign made up of three components: 40 days of prayer and fasting 40 days of peaceful vigil 40 days of community outreach ST. MARTHA S VIGIL DAYS Tuesday, October 3 Saturday, October 14 For more information, contact David or Paula Shigley, 941-201-6508.

It is a wonderful thing to be God s faithful people. We achieve fulfillment when we break down walls and our heart is filled with faces and names! -Pope Francis ST. MARTHA CLERGY AND STAFF Feast Day of Our Lady of the Rosary Procession - On Saturday, October 7, the Diocese of Venice is sponsoring a Feast Day of Our Lady of the Rosary Procession in front of the regional Planned Parenthood headquarters in Sarasota. Everyone is asked to meet at St. Martha Parish at 10:30 a.m. Bring your rosary beads and love for the Blessed Mother to this special event commemorating the 100th anniversary of Her appearance to the children of Fatima, Portugal. Together we will honor Our Lady by praying for the unborn and putting an end to abortion. A statue of Our Lady of Fatima will lead the procession. For more information please contact Paul Muri at paulmuri2@gmail.com. 2017 Diocese of Venice Youth Rally will be held on Friday, November 4 at the Charlotte Harbor Event Center in Punta Gorda. This event is for 7th to 12th graders. Presenters include Paul Kim, Sarah Swafford, and the Ike Ndolo Band. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Frank J. Dewane. To register, contact Patricia Sileo at sileo@stmartha.org. ATTENTION: ALL MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ST. MARTHA YOUTH GROUP INVITES YOU TO A FUN NIGHT OF BOWLING! Saturday, October 14, 2017 Sarasota Lanes, 2250 Fruitville Rd 8:00 p.m. - 11:00p.m.; Cost: $8 Join Youth Director, Tim Shipe, for music, pizza and fun! Email to reserve your spot! sileo@stmartha.org P F P I O 2017 That all workers may receive respect and protection of their rights, and that the unemployed may receive the opportunity to contribute to the common good. Saturday, October 7, 2017 Fr. Fausto Parish Center @ 6:30 p.m. The St. Martha Hospitality Ministry invites you to join us for an Oktoberfest celebration! It will be a fun-filled evening with food, beer, wine and music. Tickets are $25 and available in the Parish Office. 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. 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 J G H S C! Vigésimo Sexto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 1 o de octubre de 2017 Tengan los mismos sentimientos que tuvo Cristo Jesús. Filipenses 2:5 EL PROCEDER DE DIOS En la corriente de lecturas durante esta porción del Tiempo Ordinario a menudo parece que los textos de una semana se retoman donde concluyeron los de la semana anterior. Los sentimientos expresados en la primera lectura de hoy parecen ser reacción directa ante el pasaje del Evangelio que escuchamos la semana pasada. En ese Evangelio, el dueño de la viña paga el mismo salario a sus trabajadores, sea que hayan trabajado todo el día o sólo en los últimos minutos de la jornada. Hoy Ezequiel ofrece este lamento, No es justo el proceder del Señor (Ezequiel 18:25). Estos domingos del Tiempo Ordinario nos ofrecen una ojeada del proceder del Señor. Vemos cómo ese proceder tiene la tendencia de poner patas arriba las convenciones aceptadas. Los que siempre esperaron que su camino al cielo estaba garantizado quedaron desilusionados. A los que pensaron que nunca tendrían la oportunidad, se les da la oportunidad. Hoy se nos ofrece la oportunidad de descubrir la abundancia de la misericordia y el amor de Dios. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Mass Intentions Sun., Oct. 1 Ez 18:25-28; Phil 2:1-11; Mt 21:28-32 7:30 a.m. [SS] Fr. Peter by Diane Such 8:00 a.m. [PR] (Span/Hall) Souls in Purgatory 9:00 a.m. [WS] Bernard Antonio by The Hebda Family 9:00 a.m [FS] (Hall) Bill Foley by Tim & Jennifer Bauer 10:30 a.m. [FS] For All Parishioners 12:00 p.m. [WS] Clarence Wood by Lucille Preston & Sharon Preston-Folta 12:00 p.m. [JC] (Viet/Hall) Thanksgiving by Van Pham 5:30 p.m. [SS] Manuel de Jesus Roman by Family Mon., Oct. 2 Zec 8:1-8; Mt 15:1-5, 10 7:30 a.m. [JC] Carolyn Wallace by Family 8:30 a.m. [WS] Living & Deceased Members of Altar Society 12:00 p.m. [SS] Ray Macaulay by The Pallottines 5:30 p.m. [SS] Jacqueline Mayer by Monday Bible Study Tues., Oct. 3 Zec 8:20-23; Lk 9:51-56 7:30 a.m. [SS] Jack Suponcic by Diane Such 8:30 a.m. [JC] Dora Irene Massaro by The Pallottines 12:00 p.m. [WS] Kevin Crowley by Mr. & Mrs. James Young 5:30 p.m. [WS] Jack Suponcic by Donna Simmons Wed., Oct. 4 Neh 2:1-8; Lk 9:57-62 7:30 a.m. [FS] Loretta Wilkens by Claire Collins 8:30 a.m. [SS] (L) Fr. Sebastian 12:00 p.m. [WS] Eugene Kozdras, Sr. by Wife 5:30 p.m. [SS] Ron Jaber by Herman & Eugenia Enderle Thurs., Oct. 5 Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Lk 10:1-12 7:30 a.m. [FS] (L) Ryszard Stachura by David & Paula Shigley 8:30 a.m. [FS] Poor Souls 12:00 p.m. [SS] Cherry Bell Griffin by The Pallottines 5:30 p.m. [JC] Jacqueline Letourneau by Lynda Blouin Fri., Oct. 6 Bar 1:5-22; Lk 10:13-16 7:30 a.m. [JC] Madeline Enderle by Herman & Eugenia Enderle 8:30 a.m. [WS] Paul Patt by Thomas Patt 12:00 p.m. [FS] Parents by Rosario & Donna Criscuolo 5:30 p.m. [WS] Kevin Crowley by St. Martha Parish Sat., Oct. 7 Bar 4:5-12, 27-29; Lk 10:17-24 7:30 a.m. [JC] (L) Theresa B. Punsalan by Ernie Punsalan 8:30 a.m. [SS] Living & Deceased Members of Legion of Mary 4:00 p.m. [FS] (L) Fr. Fausto Stampiglia 5:30 p.m. [WS] Barbara A. Redmond by Sharon & Brian O Neil Sun., Oct. 8 Is 5:1-7; Phil 4:6-9; Mt 21:33-43 7:30 a.m. [JC] Anthony LoConte by Family 8:00 a.m. [PR] (Span/Hall) Poor Souls 9:00 a.m. [SS] James Guerino, Jr. by Family 9:00 a.m [WS] (Hall) Joann Iaria by Terry & Maureen Aldrich 10:30 a.m. [FS] For All Parishioners 12:00 p.m. [FS] (L) Robert Baumann by Stephen Gildner 12:00 p.m. [JC] (Viet/Hall) Family by Van Pham 5:30 p.m. [WS] Kevin Crowley by Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Meyers Fr. Fausto (FS), Fr. Patrick (PW), Fr. Wojciech (WS), Fr. Sebastian (SS), Fr. John (JC), Fr. Pablo (PR) 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 377-2011 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.