St. Martha Roman Catholic Church Pallottine Fathers and Brothers (Society of Catholic Apostolate) and U.S.A. Circus Church 200 N. Orange Avenue, Sarasota, Florida 34236 Telephone (941) 366-4210 Fax (941) 954-8434 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.

S UNDAY , N OVEMBER 27, 2016 Very Rev. Fausto Stampiglia, S.A.C., Pastor 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.

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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.)

Church: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. on the first Friday of the month

SUNDAY CHURCH 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Noon & 5:30 p.m.

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.

SUNDAY PARISH HALL 9:00 a.m. (Family), 8 a.m. (Spanish), & Noon (Vietnamese)

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)

WEEKDAY 7:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., Noon & 5:30 p.m.

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.

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. TV Mass Sunday, 9:30 a.m. on CW Network. Check your local listings or go to dioceseofvenice/TVMass

ANOINTING OF THE SICK Saturdays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass PRAYER LINE 941-306-6503

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From Our Pastor, Fr. Fausto ... My Dear Friends, Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has closed the Jubilee of Mercy: I pray God, that all of us Catholics have acquired a heart of true forgiveness! The beginning of the Church New Year starts today with the First Sunday of Advent (Coming of Jesus). It will be a time to consciously think about how and what we are praying with new ears open to how Jesus is preparing our hearts to hear His word. Meantime, we see the Christmas decorations and we hear the Christmas music already. The problem is that now the season of Advent has lost its character of reliving the anxious waiting for the Messiah by the prophets of old. But this commercial and festive development of our times cannot obscure the other meaning of Advent; our spiritual preparation for the second coming of Jesus, when all nations on earth will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds, to judge the living and the dead. The Advent wreath which we light every Sunday of Advent, makes us aware that Jesus’ light is coming to the world, growing stronger by the passing of time: One day this light will bathe the earth with the glorious information to mankind of the second coming of Jesus. By the way, our information age is making us instantly aware of all the happenings around the world; we have truly become a global village. It is apparent to all of us that crime and evil make news, and, when we live in an age where news is reported instantly and extensively, our perception of the magnitude of evil is multiplied as is our disgust, anxiety, and powerlessness. No wonder that many minds get disturbed and wonder and agonize about Jesus’ prophesy and power, without realizing that He told us that He will be with us always: “Yes, until the end of the world!” Let us raise up our teary and tired eyes; in a short while our reward will come upon us! On that day, Jesus will come again to judge the living and the dead, and to make a new world, destroying the old structures of evil and injustice! I pray that all of us will meditate often on the words of Jesus: “Stay awake! You do not know when the appointed time will come! … What I say to you, I say to all: be on guard!” (Mk 13:33 & 37). Our spiritual energy in prayer, and in converting from sin to Jesus all the sinners, especially those whom we know well, is needed. The Holy readings of the Sunday Mass will follow the Year A, and for the weekday Masses, will follow the Year 2. Children often ask me about Santa Klaus and they’re asking if he’s real! Oh yes! He’s in Heaven and not at the North Pole! Santa Klaus is the English abbreviation of the Latin Sanctus Nicholas (St. Nicholas), who was born in the mid-third century to a wealthy Christian couple in Patara, a town near the southern shores of Asia Minor (modern Turkey). After the premature death of his parents, Nicholas gave up his wealth and entered a monastery, later traveling to Egypt and the Holy Land. He returned to his monastery, hoping to live quietly as a hermit. However, against his desires,

P SALTER W EEK III he was elected Bishop of Myra, a small town near Patara. Soon he was known for his love for the poor. One of the most powerful stories reveals Nicholas’s compassion for the poor. There were three young girls whose father had lost his fortune and, consequently, their dowries. Due to their poverty, the girls were ignored by all the eligible men. Moved by their plight, Nicholas, under the cover of darkness, went to the man’s home and dropped a bag of gold through an open window. Finding the gold the following morning, the father was overwhelmed and, thanking God, married off his eldest daughter. Several nights later, Nicholas secretly deposited a second bag of gold. Dumfounded, the man used it for his second daughter’s dowry. The father, however, was determined to identify his benefactor and waited for the unknown person’s appearance. Again, under the cover of darkness, Nicholas left yet another sum of gold. Hearing a thump, the man rose to his feet and caught up with his mysterious benefactor whom he recognized immediately. Nicholas demanded silence, binding the man to an oath never to reveal his identity. St. Nicholas’ remains were brought in 1088 from Turkey to Italy and his tomb is in the crypt of the Cathedral of Bari. St. Jude Church and Fr. Celestino is having their annual “Christmas for the Needy” program again this year, and the need is greater than ever. Fr. Celestino says: “I humbly ask you to please share with the less fortunate of our community of immigrants at St. Jude Catholic Church.” They are in great need of cash donations and gift cards to Publix, Winn Dixie or any grocery store. Donations can be mailed or dropped off to St. Jude Parish, 3930 17th St., Sarasota, FL 34235. If you have any questions, call St. Jude Church at 941-955-3934. Fr. Clemente is reaching out for help for Christmas gifts for the children of St. Paul Catholic Church in Arcadia. St. Paul is a poor parish with over 700 children in their Faith Formation Program. Gifts will be given at the Feast of the Epiphany and your generosity is greatly appreciated! Donations can be sent to St. Paul Catholic Church, 1208 East Oak Street, Arcadia, FL 34266. The Diocesan Convocation for Priests will be held from this Monday, November 28, to Thursday, December 1. Please pray for our priests who will convene for a general assembly of prayer and study and planning under the guidance of our Bishop Dewane. If you cannot find some of us on these days, you know that we are praying and sharing apostolic vision with our Bishop. Please check the “Mass Intentions” for Mass and Communion Service schedule on those days. Thursday, December 1st, is World AIDS Day, a day set aside nationally to help us remember the hundreds of thousands of people infected with HIV/AIDS. Today we are remembering all of those people in a special way in the prayers in each of our Masses. We pray also for God’s help in eradicating this disease from the face of the earth. St. Martha Parish has Bethesda House (4th Street), the only drop-in center for HIV people between Tampa and Naples. Pray for this ministry! St. Martha will have its annual Poinsettia Fundraiser Sale to benefit SOLVE after vigil Masses on Saturday, December 10, and all Masses on Sunday, December 11. SOLVE pr ovides a place for pr egnant women who wish for an alternative to abortion. Cost of

F IRST S UNDAY poinsettias are $7; please support this worthy organization. Today, I celebrate 56 years of ordination. I will know only in Paradise why the Good Lord chose me, a great sinner, to be one of His priests. In my school years, I had many excellent schoolmates; why didn’t Jesus choose them? Only God knows! I could say, with Paul, that Jesus chose me as an afterthought, an illegitimate child of God! Yet, not only did Jesus make this incredible choice, but he filled me up with remarkable graces, talents, gifts and protection. The first and greatest gift is His “mind-busting” mercy and the forgiveness of God. St. Vincent Pallotti, the founder of us Pallottines, was very grateful to God and His infinite love for forgiving the greatest sinner on earth, which St. Vincent considered himself to be. Imagine - - he was a Saint- - and I thank His infinite love for forgiving me for my miserable failures, horrible sins, scandals and bad examples given to the precious people of God! How many times did I lack patience with the faithful? How many of these wonderful people have I hurt? Have I manipulated them for selfish reasons? How many times have I gotten drunk on incense? How many times did I reject the cross that Jesus gave me? Yet still, year after year, ministering to you God’s people, Jesus smoothed my sinful “wrinkles” and made my service fruitful to you, or so I believe in my heart. The second gift God has lavished on me is the grace of awe in his presence, especially in church. For 56 years, I have celebrated the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass with pious care and devotion, just like my very first Mass. The third grace God has lavished on me is the gift of joy, good humor and an optimistic outlook on life, based on a faith in Jesus’ love that no one or nothing could shake away from my life… neither WWII bombings, nor starvation and panic, nor Communism or Church scandals. A fourth grace God has lavished on me is the gift of a studious mind. In sixth grade, the home room teacher - a priest - rejected my homework, accusing me of having copied it because of my poor memory and intellectual poverty. Well, God gave me the willpower to get degree after degree, including an MA, an MS and a PhD in Theology. A fifth grace has been the outstanding devotion to me of all the faithful I had in the parishes and ministries. And what about the grace to be here, in the USA, having a tranquil life, lots of friends and magnificent parishioners here at St. Martha! I have served with good superiors, excellent bishops, dedicated brother priests, beloved brother deacons, zealous religious and loyal lay ministers: how blessed I have been. I could go on and on with God’s immense graces lavished on me, mostly squandered, some passed on to you dear faithful! I just did my priestly duty, and as Jesus said: “When you have done all you have been told to do, say, ‘we are useless servants: we have done no more than our duty.’” (Lk 17:10) So today, please join your prayers to mine in thanksgiving to God that I may persevere in Jesus’ priesthood into the “sunset” of my life, and join you in Paradise when my eyes will not see the blue sea, white sands and green palms surrounding us. Thank you, thank you for all your love, support and prayers. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, president of the U.S. Conference of

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Catholic Bishops, issued the following statement Nov. 9 after the election of Donald J. Trump as president of the United States: “The American people have made their decision on the next president of the United States, members of Congress as well as state and local officials. I congratulate Mr. Trump and everyone elected yesterday. Now is the moment to move toward the responsibility of governing for the common good of all citizens. Let us not see each other in the diverse light of Democrat or Republican or any other political party, but rather, let us see the face of Christ in our neighbors, especially the suffering or those with whom we may disagree. The bishop’s conference looks forward to working with President-elect Trump to protect human life from its most vulnerable beginning to its natural end. We will advocate for policies that offer opportunity to all people, of all faiths, in all walks of life. We are firm in our resolve that our brothers and sisters who are migrants and refugees can be humanely welcomed without sacrificing our security. We will call attention to the violent persecution threatening our fellow Christians and people of other faiths around the world, especially in the Middle East. And we will look for the new administration’s commitment to domestic religious liberty, ensuring people of faith remain free to proclaim and shape our lives around the truth about man and woman, and the unique bond of marriage that they can form. Some may wonder whether the country can reconcile. Through the hope Christ offers, I believe God will give us the strength to heal and unite.” Let us pray to God: Prayer After an Election God of all nations, Father of the human family, we give you thanks for the freedom we exercise and the many blessings of democracy we enjoy in these United States of America. We ask for your protection and guidance for all who devote themselves to the common good, working for justice and peace at home and around the world. We lift up all our duly elected leaders and public servants, those who will serve us as president, as legislators and judges, those in the military and law enforcement. Heal us from our differences and unite us, O Lord, with a common purpose, dedication, and commitment to achieve liberty and justice in the years ahead for all people, and especially those who are most vulnerable in our midst. Amen. Smile, God loves you and so does Fr. Fausto with your St. Martha clergy: Fathers Patrick, Wojciech, Sebastian, Philip & Jerry Deacons Bill, Patrick, & Kevin; plus Brothers Bill, Tom & Lawrence and Sisters Cathy & Marianne

Family Ministry

Sunday Pancake Breakfast Sunday, December 4 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!

BULLETIN EMAIL: [email protected] The beginning of the Liturgical Year helps us live anew the expectation of God who took flesh in the womb of the Virgin Mary, God who makes himself little, who becomes a child; it speaks to us of the coming of a God who is close, who chose to experience human life from the very beginning in order to save it totally, in its fullness. - Pope Benedict XVI, Advent homily 2010 This Week in Our Parish Sun., Nov 27 - First Sunday of Advent 11:30 a.m. Confession - Fr. Patrick Mon., Nov 28 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - Geenen Hall Tues., Nov 29  9:00 a.m. SURE Mee ng - Geenen Hall 9:15 a.m. Bible Study - Conference Room 6:30 p.m. RCIA Mee ng - Conference Room Wed., Nov 30 - St. Andrew Thurs., Dec 1 7:00 p.m. Choir Prac ce - Choir Room Fri., Dec 2 8:00 p.m. AA (Spanish) - Geenen Hall Sat., Dec 3 - St. Francis Xavier  9:00 a.m. Confessions - Fr. Sebas an 9:15 a.m. Legion of Mary - Mee ng Room 3:00 p.m. Confessions - Fr. Patrick

Poinsettias For a Cause! Support the Mothers of SOLVE On December 10 & 11, SOLVE will be in the courtyard selling poinsettia plants after the Masses. Cost is $7.00. Manasota SOLVE’s poinsettias support the wonderful cause of life and well-being for mothers and babies. If you would like to help sell the poinsettias, or need more information, please call Paula Shigley at 941-201-6508.

THE ST. MARTHA ROSARY MAKERS The Rosary Makers will NOT meet in December.

Cities for Life Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 6:15 p.m.

Who Would Jesus Execute? Join your prayers with others in over 2,000 cities around the world for the 14th Annual International "Cities for Life, Cities Against the Death Penalty". Event will be held at St. Martha following the 5:30 p.m. Mass. For details contact Jeanne Berdeaux at [email protected] or 941-374-1068.

Prayer for Hope Heavenly father, I am your humble servant, I come before you today in need of hope. There are times when I fell helpless, There are times when I feel weak. I pray for hope. I need hope for a better future. I need hope for a better life. I need hope for love and kindness. Some say that the sky is at it's darkest just before the light. I pray that this is true, for all seems dark. I need your light, Lord, in every way. I pray to be filled with your light from head to toe. To bask in your glory. To know that all is right in the world, as you have planned, and as you want it to be. Help me to walk in your light, and live my life in faith and glory. In your name I pray, Amen.

ST. ANDREW NOVEMBER 30 A fisherman from Bethsaida in Galilee, he was a disciple of John the Baptist. With his brother Simon, he was one of the first two who followed Jesus. He was among the twelve apostles selected by Jesus from the disciples. We do not know where Andrew preached or where he died; one tradition associates him with Greece, while another links him with Scotland. The cross of St. Andrew, which represents Scotland on the Union Jack, was first associated with Andrew in the tenth century. Like him, may we encourage others to “come and see” Jesus by our words and example. Living with Christ

MY CHOICE PREGNANCY CENTER Volunteers Needed Supporting those who need our help is easier than you think. We need your help at the center with the following: *Counseling Pregnant & Parenting Women *Processing Donations *Working in the thrift store My Choice Pregnancy Center's mission is to assist women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. We provide many services including prenatal support, parenting education, life skills counseling, materials assistance in the form of diapers, clothes, baby items and referrals to other service providers. We also offer loving support to women who need to discuss their feelings about their past abortion experiences. To learn more about us and to get involved, visit our website at: www.mychoicepregnancycenter.com. If interested in volunteering please call us at 941-351-3007.

The heart opens so that forgiveness, mercy, goodness, and the caress of the Father may come to us, for as children we are infinitely loved. -Pope Francis

HOPE Most of us are quite familiar with Jesus’ comments about faith, hope, and love. As we enter the Advent season, it is a time for us to emphasize all three, but today’s readings in particular speak of hope. Isn’t that what Advent is all about? Many people in our world, perhaps even here in our parish and community, seem to have a feeling of hopelessness. We should not be among them; worldly thinking produces hopelessness, but our hope is found in Jesus Christ Who has redeemed us and paid for all our sins on the Cross. In the First Reading the prophet Isaiah foresees a time of peace, a time when all literally “walk in the light of the Lord.” Two phrases commonly quoted are included in this reading: “They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks.” This peaceful world is exactly what we prepare for during this Advent time. Think of how often we hear the word “Peace” used at this time of year. Think of how many Christmas cards bear that word alone. Peace produces hope and hope produces peace. That is the feeling we are seeking at this time, as we prepare to declare “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” The eminent French author Alexandre Dumas (who wrote The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo among others) once wrote, “All human wisdom is summed up in two words: wait and hope.” Is that not what Catholic Stewardship Consultants, Inc. we do during Advent? Primer Domingo de Adviento 27 de noviembre de 2016 “Ustedes estén preparados, porque a la hora que menos lo piensen, vendrá el Hijo del hombre”. — Mateo 24:44 ESTAR PREPARADO Debes estar preparado. Es así de simple. Al comenzar este tiempo de Adviento, el Señor Jesús nos llama a estar preparados para su venida. En esta época del año, gran parte de nuestra atención se centra en estar preparados para los detalles que acompañan las fiestas. Compramos regalos; decoramos nuestro hogar por fuera y por dentro; preparamos comidas especiales para esta época; escribimos y enviamos tarjetas de Navidad; asistimos a conciertos navideños; nos preparamos para recibir a los familiares y amigos en nuestro hogar o para visitarlos en sus hogares. No podemos ignorar los detalles que forman parte de este tiempo. Quizás este Adviento sea un tiempo para prestar atención a todos esos detalles con un enfoque diferente. Mientras nos preparamos para celebrar la fiesta de Navidad, ¿qué tal si reconocemos plenamente la presencia del Señor mientras realizamos estas tareas? El Señor muchas veces viene a nosotros de formas maravillosamente sorprendentes. Estemos Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. preparados.

St. Martha 2017 Calendars The 2017 St. Martha Calendars will be available after all Masses in the Church and Parish Hall this weekend.

ST. MARTHA CLERGY AND STAFF 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. Philip M. Lam Ba Trong, C.M.C., Hospital Chaplain Rev. George “Jerry” Hogan, Circus Chaplain 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. 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 Maria DeSanto, Director of Development 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

CHURCH OPERATING RESULTS 7-1-2016 THROUGH 11-14-2016 ACTUAL BUDGET

Offertory & Other Income (excludes special donations & bequests)

Operating Expenses Deficit through 11-14-2016

$511,264

DIFF

$492,650 $18,614

($651,469) ($659,820)

$8,351

($140,205) ($167,170) $26,965

CATHOLIC FAITH APPEAL DRIVE Assessment

$343,000

Pledges through 11-14-2016

($302,314)

Uncollected Pledges 11-14-2016

$11,189

Net Shortfall through 11-14-16

($40,686)

TO ASSIST US IN MEETING OUR CATHOLIC FAITH APPEAL SHORTFALL, PLEASE CONTRIBUTE USING THE WHITE CFA ENVELOPES IN THE PEW AND DROP IN THE OFFERTORY BASKET. YOUR HELP IS DESPERATELY NEEDED!

Sun., Nov 27 7:30 a.m. [WS] 8:00 a.m. [PR] 9:00 a.m. [PW] 9:00 a.m. [FS] 10:30 a.m. [FS] 12:00 p.m. [SS] 12:00 p.m. [PL] 5:30 p.m. [WS] Mon., Nov 28 7:30 a.m. [PL] 8:30 a.m. [SS] 12:00 p.m. [WS] 5:30 p.m. [PW] Tues., Nov 29 7:30 a.m. [BL] 8:30 a.m. [BL] 12:00 p.m. [PW] 5:30 p.m. [PM] Wed., Nov 30 7:30 a.m. [BL] 8:30 a.m. [BL] 12:00 p.m. [PW] 5:30 p.m. [PM] Thurs., Dec 1 7:30 a.m. [BL] 8:30 a.m. [PW] 12:00 p.m. [PL] 5:30 p.m. [SS] Fri., Dec 2 7:30 a.m. [PL] 8:30 a.m. [WS] 12:00 p.m. [SS] 5:30 p.m. [FS] Sat., Dec 3 7:30 a.m. [SS] 8:30 a.m. [PL] 4:00 p.m. [FS] 4:00 p.m. [WS] 5:30 p.m. [PW] Sun., Dec 4 7:30 a.m. [PW] 8:00 a.m. [PR] 9:00 a.m. [WS] 9:00 a.m. [PW] 10:30 a.m. [FS] 10:30 a.m. [WS] 12:00 p.m. [FS] 12:00 p.m. [PL] 5:30 p.m. [SS]

Mass Intentions

OUTREACH MINISTRIES

Is 2:1-5; Rom 13:11-14; Mt 24:37-44 John Lyons by John J. Shea (Span/Hall) Poor Souls Kos Family by Phyllis & Family (Hall) Maria Thuoc by Linh, Kids, Duc & Minh For All Parishioners Jack Panoyan by Wife (Viet/Hall) Anna by Mai Tan Marj Cooper by Margaret M. Keffer Is 4:2-6; Mt 8:5-11 Bob & Marguerite Romaine Kevin Crowley by St. Martha Parish (L) Michael Lor tie by Paul & Mar ge All Souls by Parishioners Is 11:1-10; Lk 10:21-24 Communion Service Communion Service Bob & Marguerite Romaine Communion Service Rom 10:9-18; Mt 4:18-22 Communion Service Communion Service Poor Souls Communion Service Is 26:1-6; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Communion Service Communion Service (L) J eanette Por por a by Paul & Mar ge Communion Service Is 29:17-24; Mt 9:27-31 Paul Phoi by Family Living & Deceased Members of CCW Anna & Carl Frankenberg by Diana Nora Ferguson by Heible Family Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Mt 9:35-10:1, 5a, 6-8 Bob & Marguerite Romaine Living & Deceased Members of Legion of Mary Constance M. Maier by Hank Maier & Jack Slusser (Hall) (L) Baby Klei Poor Souls Is 11:1-10; Rom 15:4-9; Mt 3:1-12 Bob & Marguerite Romaine (Span/Hall) Thanksgiving by Tuoc Ha Eleanor Boland by Madeline Kozubek (Hall) Ashlynn Murphy by Patricia McQuade For All Parishioners (Hall) Sylvia Prado by Pam Paulson Terry Tsang-Chi Huang by Sharon Halverson (Viet/Hall) All Souls by Mai Tan Kevin Crowley by Victor & Lee Sapuppo

Altar Servers Altar Society Archivist Arimathean Ministry Bethesda House Catholic Charities Caritas (9-11 a.m., M-F) Casa Santa Marta Choir/Cantor Council of Catholic Women Eucharist Adoration Finance Council Family Ministry Hospitality Ministry Jail Ministry Knights of Columbus Lectors Legion of Mary Ministries Peace & Justice/S.U.R.E. Parish Council Prayer Line Quest Group R.C.I.A R.C.I.A Respect Life Ministry Rosary Makers Solve Maternity Homes St. M. Early Learning Center Ushers

Fr. Fausto (FS), Fr. Patrick (PW), Fr. Philip (PL), Fr. Wojciech (WS), Fr. Sebastian (SS), Fr. Pablo (PR), Dn. Bill (BL), Dn. Pat (PM)

Brian Clark 993-8526 Susan Schussler 961-4927 Ted Cover 379-0758 Cindy Rottkamp 544-8117 Colleen McMenamin 366-1886 Jeanette Wozniak 355-4680 Tony Cocco, Chair 366-5620 Debbie Greising 366-4448 Virginia Bray 366-4210 Evelyn Moya 954-3990 Candes Lamb 753-3404 John J. DeStefano 306-5014 Gary Kerschner 961-8713 Beth Cannata 321-2953 Br. Jim Connolly, CFX 617-872-9714 Tom Gillis 400-6991 Ed Hale [email protected] Diane Such 377-2011 John Gearon 320-4745 John McGruder 953-6541 Roland Gibson 685-1204 Diane Domagala 306-6503 Diane Such 377-2011 Maggie Gallucci 355-5957 Sue Thompson [email protected] Jim & Peg Styer 377-1929 Don & Maxine Brand 755-9749 Peggy Kerwin 748-0094 Jamie Van Dyke 366-1395 Robert Morrissey 726-9107

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Parish & Homebound Hospital Nursing Home

Parish Office Calvin Kreider Dale & Sue Thompson

366-4210 928-6995 350-9466

BISHOP NEVINS ACADEMY 4380 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34232 St. Martha Catholic School Principal: Mrs. Siobhan Young St. Mary Academy Principal: Ms. Rebecca Reynolds

CARDINAL MOONEY HIGH SCHOOL

953-4181 366-4010 371-4917

4171 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34232

IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND OUR SCHEDULED MASSES, CONTACT OUR NEIGHBORING PARISHES: St. Jude Christ the King Chapel Incarnation Our Lady Queen of Martyrs St. Patrick St. Mary Star of the Sea St. Thomas More St. Joseph St. Michael the Archangel Our Lady Queen of Angels

Sarasota Sarasota Sarasota Sarasota Sarasota Longboat Key Sarasota Bradenton Siesta Key Lakewood Ranch

955-3934 924-2777 921-6631 755-1826 378-1703 383-1255 923-1691 756-3732 349-4174 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.