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St. Anthony the Church

20428 Cortez Boulevard Brooksville, Florida 34601

352-796-2096 Fax: 352-796-7144

Website: www.stantchurch.org Email: [email protected]

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm (Closed from 12:00 – 1:00 daily for lunch)

Mass Schedule

SUNDAY : 8:00AM AND 10:00AM SATURDAY VIGIL : 4:00PM DAILY (MONDAY-SATURDAY): 8:00AM HOLY DAYS : 7:00PM (VIGIL), 9:00AM

RECONCILIATION Saturday: 10:00-11:00am (or by appointment)

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Anointing after Masses or upon request. Please contact the Office in advance.

MARRIAGE PREPARATION Please call the office at least six months to wedding date.

BAPTISM Please call the office three months in advance.

PASTOR ADULT ENRICHMENT CHRISTIAN FAMILY Rev. Paul Pecchie Rite of Christian Initiation of SERVICES Adults—RCIA 352-797-4898 PERMANENT Michele Niemier, Jim Lehmann, Deacon Manny Carreiro Ext. 20 DAYSTAR LIFE [email protected] CENTER MINISTRY OF CARE 352-799-5930 Ministry to the FAITH FORMATION, www.daystarlifecenter.org Sick & Homebound RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Louise Allen NOTRE DAME Michele Niemier, Secretary, SESSIONS Ext. 20 Early Childhood 3/VPK [email protected] th Deacon Manny Carreiro through 8 Grade (Call the parish office three months PREK – GRADE 5 Principal: in advance) Miriam Melfy, Director, Ext. 23 Deacon Scott Conway, M.Ed. K5 @stantchurch.org 352-683-0755 BUSINESS MANAGER www.ndcsfl.org GRADES 6 – 12 Christine Stafford, Ext. 22 Susanne Thompson, Director, [email protected] Ext. 21 MUSIC MINISTRY [email protected]

David Zimmerman, Ext. 11 “HOLYHUT” [email protected]

A Week at a Glance Sunday, February 15 8:00am 9:00am Columbiette Meeting 10:00am Mass Knights of Columbus Breakfast Daystar Food Collection 11:00am Our Lady of Fatima Service READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46/1 Cor 10:31-11:1/Mk 1:40-45 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday, February 16 Monday: Gn 4:1-15, 25/Mk 8:11-13 8:00am Mass Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10/Mk 8:14-21 7:00pm ’s Class Presidents Day Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18/2 Cor 5:20 - 6:2/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Parish Office Closed Thursday: Dt 30:15-20/Lk 9:22-25 Tuesday, February 17 Friday: Is 58:1-9a/Mt 9:14-15 8:00am Mass 10:30am Bingo Saturday: Is 58:9b-14/Lk 5:27-32 3:30pm Bingo Committee Mtg 6:30pm RCIA

The Seven Holy Founders of the Wed. February 18 8:00am Mass 9:00am Parish Nurse 9:30am Mommy & Me 5:30pm Simple Lenten Meal 7:00pm Mass Regulations on Fasting and Abstinence Ash Wednesday

Thursday, February 19 The dual disciplines of fasting and abstinence have 8:00am Mass a long history in the . Going back 8:30am Reconciliation to the early Church, the purpose behind the custom 8:30am St. Jude Novena of self denial is not punishment; it is to simplify our 9:00am Card Making Grp 5:30pm Choir Rehearsal lifestyles so that we a certain emptiness. In (church) this way, freed from all distractions, we are able to 7:00pm ROC Band Rehearsal ass ntentions 7:00pm Pastoral Council Mtg M I hear and respond to God’s continued call to Friday, February 20 Saturday February 14, 2015 conversion and holiness. 8:00am For faith filled marriages 8:00am Mass ♦ Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and 8:30am Divine Mercy 4:00pm Amanda Strmensky † Chaplet

Sunday February 15, 2015 by all Catholics between the ages of 9:30am Mommy & Me 8:00am Living and deceased members 18 to 59 years (inclusive). On days of fasting, one 5:30pm of St. Anthony the Abbot Parish full meal is allowed. Two smaller meals, sufficient 6:00pm KC Fish Fry 10:00am John Currens † Saturday, February 21 to maintain strength, may be taken according to Monday February 16, 2015 one’s needs, but together they should not equal 8:00am Mass 8:00am Claudia & Jim Hendry † 8:30am of Care another full meal. Eating between meals is not Retreat

Tuesday February 17, 2015 permitted, but liquids are allowed. 10:00am Reconciliation 8:00am John Currens † 2:00pm (portable) ♦ Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Wednesday February 18, 2015 3:00pm Reconciliation 8:00am Patrick Redmond † Catholics who are 14 years of age and older. Ash 4:00pm Mass 7:00pm For peace in the world Wednesday, all the Fridays of , and Good • Lenten Parish Mission

Thursday February 19, 2015 Friday are days of abstinence. St. Peter Damian

8:00am Vocations to the priesthood Note: If a person is unable to observe the above Sunday, February 22 and religious life 8:00am Mass regulations due to ill health or other serious reasons, Friday February 20, 2015 • Lenten Parish Mission 8:00am George Gubitose † they are urged to practice other forms of self denial 9:15am Reconciliation

Saturday February 21, 2015 that are suitable to their condition. 10:00am Mass

• Lenten Parish Mission 8:00am Gerald Putlack † Fasting, almsgiving, and prayer are the three 4:00pm Marie Zamorski † • RCIA Rite of Sending traditional disciplines of Lent. The faithful and Knights of Columbus Breakfast Sunday February 22, 2015 catechumens should undertake these practices Scrip Deadline Order 8:00am Living and deceased members seriously in a spirit of penance and of preparation • RCIA Rite of Election of St. Anthony the Abbot Parish (Cathedral of St. Jude) for baptism or of renewal of baptism at . 10:00am John Currens † First Sunday of Lent

A Message From The Pastor

J M J My Dear Friends in Christ,

Leprosy was one of the most feared (and most frequently encountered) diseases in ancient times. The bacterial skin infection started small, almost imperceptibly, but it soon spread. It rotted the victim's extremities (fingers, nose, lips...) and gave off a thoroughly disgusting smell. As explained in today's First Reading, lepers were excluded from society and left to die a slow, painful, humiliating death. They were prohibited by law from coming within 100 yards of healthy people; this is why they had to shout, "Unclean, unclean!" To come into contact with a leper was to make oneself unclean, since their disease, so it was believed, was a sign of God's punishment. Theologians and spiritual writers have always seen in this Old Testament conception of leprosy a symbol of sin. Sin is a kind of spiritual leprosy. It disfigures our souls and spreads into every corner of our lives. It destroys us and destroys our ability to relate to other people. It cuts us off from the purpose of our life and our role in human society and human history. Just as leprosy starts small but spreads and grows, so one sin, one betrayal of our conscience or one compromise with Church teaching can easily become a spark that starts a spiritual forest fire. And so, when reaches out and touches this leper, and heals him, it is much more than just another miracle. It is a revelation of Christ's entire mission. He is the Redeemer, the Savior; he is the one who comes into this fallen, sin-infected world and, with the power of his mercy and , cleanses it and gives it a new start. And he does the same thing with each one of our lives, as often as we need it. Jesus came, and he still comes, not to condemn, but to save. And this is exactly what every human heart needs to know: that we are loved even though we are sinners and don't deserve it. That makes the difference between a meaningful life and an empty life. In the Fall of 2008, a high school football game in Texas made that kind of difference. The game was played between Gainesville State School and Grapevine Faith Christian School. Grapevine Faith is a private Christian school. Gainesville State is a high school prison, a maximum-security state correctional facility for 285 teenage criminals. Gainesville State lost to Grapevine Faith 33-14 to finish their season 0-9. But ever since that game, the Gainesville State campus hasn't been the same. Teacher Chris Styles put it concisely: after that game, he said, "The culture just switched." Why? Because of how Grapevine Faith hosted the players from the prison: they treated them like real people, not hopeless outcasts. First, student fans at Grapevine Faith formed a 40-yard spirit line for the Gainesville players to run through before the start of the game. Then, half the Grapevine fans sat behind the Gainesville sideline and cheered them on—by numbers and even names—throughout the game. Grapevine Faith even loaned the Gainesville State Tornadoes their junior high cheerleaders. Gainesville lost, but they ended up scoring as many touchdowns in that one game as they had in their eight previous games combined. Gainesville State is a different place now, as well. "It's like people's hearts have really changed," the superintendent explained. It is not just the hearts of the inmates, but area residents too. They think of the correctional facility differently now; they encourage the young men there; they even come out to their games. All because a group of Christians decided to follow Christ's example and touch the leper instead of condemning him. There is [another] detail about this encounter that we should not overlook. St Mark tells us that the leper "came to Jesus," close enough to kneel in front of him. Why would he do that when everyone knew that the law required him to keep his distance? Something about Jesus must have inspired confidence. The leper must have sensed that Jesus would not be repulsed by his disgusting disease. And the leper was right. Jesus smiled at him, as we can tell from his choice of words ("I do will it."), touched him, and healed him—something no one else could do or would do. Is that how we think of Jesus? Do we have that kind of confidence in Jesus? Jesus has chosen to stay as close to us as he was to that leper, by giving us the . In every Catholic Church, Jesus is truly present in the Tabernacle, body, blood, soul, and divinity, as the little red sanctuary lamp reminds us. When we drive by a Catholic Church, Jesus is calling to our hearts just as he called out to the heart of this leper. He won't force his way into our hearts, but he is always inviting us into his heart. He is inviting us to come up close to him, kneel down in front of him, and pour out all our miseries, hardships, confusions, and needs, praying the same beautiful prayer that this leper prayed: "Lord, if you wish, you can make me clean, you can give me strength, you can give me light." And when we do that, do you think he will be less generous with us than he was with this poor leper? I don't think so. But if you doubt me, try it out yourself this week. You won't be disappointed.

Praised be Jesus Christ!

Fr Pecchie 2015 ST. ANTHONY THE ABBOT

LET US COME TOGETHER FOR A SIMPLE LENTEN MEAL FEBRUARY 21—26 Bring your family and friends and join us for a simple Lenten meal on “I WILL GIVE THEM A NEW HEART” ASH WEDNESDAY, PRESENTED BY FEBRUARY 18 AT 5:30PM-6:30PM BRIAN MULLADY

Mass will follow at 7:00pm. Fr. Mullady will preach on the progressive change STATIONS OF THE from hardness of heart to CROSS a deeper union with God Every Tuesday at 8:30am and every Friday at 5:30pm using Teresa of Avila and

Begins February 20 . (through March 27) PARISH MISSION SCHEDULE:

Father Mullady will preach at all Masses the weekend of February 21 and 22 and the mission Lenten Schedule talks will be Monday—Thursday after the 8:00am

MONDAYS, 8:30AM: February 23 / March 2, 9, 16, 23 Mass and during the 7:00pm mission Mass. WEDNESDAYS, 8:30AM: February 25 / March 4, 11, 18, 25

WEDNESDAYS, 6:30-7:30PM: February 25 / March 4, 11 A reception will take place in the Parish Hall on THUSDAYS, 8:30AM: February 19, 26 / March 5, 12, 19, 26 Thursday, February 26 following the 7:00pm SATURDAYS, 10-11:00AM & 3-3:45PM February 21, 28 / March 7, 14, 21, 28 mission Mass. Holy Week Confession Schedule Fr. Brian Thomas Becket Mullady is the son of an MONDAY, MARCH 30: 7:30am, 10-11:00am, 6:30pm-7:30pm

TUESDAY, MARCH 31: 7:30am, 6:30pm-7:30pm Air Force officer and was raised throughout the United

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1: 7:30am, 10-11:00am, 6:30pm-7:00pm States. He entered the in 1966 and was

THUSDAY, APRIL 2: 10-11:00am ordained in Oakland, California in 1972. He has been a

FRIDAY, APRIL 3: 10-11:00am parish priest, high school teacher, retreat master, mission and university professor. He received his LENTEN BIBLE STUDY WITH Doctorate in Sacred Theology (STD) from the FATHER PECCHIE Angelicum University in , Italy and was professor EVERY THURSDAY FROM MARCH 5 - MARCH 26 there for six years. He has taught at several colleges and 7:00PM  PARISH HALL in the . He is an academician of Bible Study on the Gospel of Mark presented by Father the Catholic Academy of Science. He is adjunct Pecchie. professor at Holy Apostles in Cromwell CT PASTOR’S CLASS and preaches parish missions and retreats. He has had ten EVERY MONDAY  7:00PM  PARISH HALL series on 's EWTN television network.

Pastor's class is a class helping you find God’s direction for your He is the author of three books and numerous articles. life. No matter what stage you’re in or what circumstances you find yourself, ultimately God knows and has a great plan. As our He is the author of the Question and Answer column in pastor teaches, he works to equip Christians, in understanding Homiletic and Pastoral Review. He is the Theological and knowing God’s will. We hope you will come and join Father Consultant to the Institute on Religious Life. Pecchie, every Monday evening at 7:00pm, as he shares the truths of God’s Word and enjoy the fellowship of other people just like you. Next Class: February 16.

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WELCOME! WE WELCOME ALL WHO HAVE REGISTERED AT ST. ANTHONY THE ABBOT WITHIN THE LAST MONTH! WELCOME TO:

 Chavez & Garren Family As we kick-off the 2015  Law & Venditte Family Annual Pastoral Appeal:  Adam and Kerristin Burrows & Family My Good and Faithful  William and Patricia Emo Servant, today I ask you to

WE ARE SO HAPPY TO HAVE join me, Lynch and YOU AS PART OF OUR PARISH all of the parishes and FAMILY! missions within our and make a gift/pledge If you are new to our parish to this Annual Pastoral Appeal for the benefit of our and would like to register, please complete a registration parish and, more importantly, the many in need form available from the parish throughout the five counties of our diocesan family. office or at church Every gift is valuable. Sometimes it is hard to entrances.

ST. ANTHONY THE ABBOT PARISH LIFE LIFE PARISH THE ABBOT ST. ANTHONY envision how your one gift could make a difference in an organization the size of our diocese, but it does. Each Catholic family, each parish, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY TOGETHER, can fulfill the mission of our Church, to love and serve one another. In trying times, our FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20 & gifts from God may be MARCH 6, 13, 20, 27 more difficult to identify; 6:00PM - 7:30PM  PARISH HALL God blesses each of us A delicious Fish Fry dinner prepared by every day. No one can do the Knight of Columbus. everything, but everyone $6.00 per adult, $3.00 for children under 16. can do something. Not New revised menu has additional items. equal gift but equal sacrifice. Thank you for Stretch your love across our parish boundaries to continuing to support our those in need parish and our diocesan faith community so faithfully and in so many ways.

Offertory February 8, 2015

Attendance 951 Offertory Envelopes $4,551.00 Offertory—Loose Cash $2,193.55 Offertory Total $6,744.55 Envelopes Used 202 Average Gift of Envelope Users $22.53 Christian Family Services (February ‘15) $1,102.65 Debt Reduction (February ‘15) $664.00 JCL Fundraiser (January ‘15) $367.10

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 15, 2015 (352)796-2096 www.stantchurch.org - PAGE 5 Join us as we pray the before all weekend Masses. Please arrive 40 minutes before Mass. Pamphlets on how to pray the rosary are available as Father Pecchie & Staff wish everyone a you enter the church. safe and restful weekend.

The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, February 16th in observance of President’s Day. Grades Faith For mation 6th - 12th IS GOD CALLING YOU TO BECOME CATHOLIC? CALENDAR OF EVENTS February 14 & 15: Flower Sales fund raiser for all students February 21: Pro Life Rally at Mary Help of Christian March 1: Deposit for Steubenville youth conference due April 26: Confirmation (10am Mass) RCIA invites May 9 &10: Mother’s Day Flower Sale Fundraiser non-Catholics to enter May 31: Graduation Mass for high school seniors into a period of July 5 - 11: High School Good Samaritan Project A inquiry - a period of July 6 - 11: Middle School Good Samaritan Project July 17 - 19: Steubenville High School Youth Conference Journey asking questions about in the faith of Catholics 2014 TAX STATEMENTS and of life in our parish If you should be in need of your Donation Faith community. Tax Statement, please contact the Parish Office at (352)796-2096 ext. 14, to make Come and see. Are you searching for a Church to call your your request. own? Do you struggle with questions about life, death, suffering, hope, forgiveness, love, God? Sessions exploring ANNIVERSARY BLESSINGS these and other issues in relation to our Catholic faith are The monthly Wedding Anniversary Special Blessing will being held. be held at all the Masses on March 7 & 8.

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW WANTS TO LEARN MORE Couples are asked to stand when their names are announced.

ABOUT THE CHURCH, PLEASE CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE Please contact the Parish Office no later than March 3rd AT 796-2096 EXT. 20. SESSIONS ARE HELD IN THE PARISH to give your name and number of years married.

HALL, TUESDAYS AT 6:45PM (FELLOWSHIP 6:30PM). ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA RELICS VISIT FLORIDA ~ A MESSENGER OF HOPE FROM Don’t forget we have a Youth Mass on the first Sunday of every month at 10:00am. If PADUA, ITALY you love to sing and would like to join the SUNDAY, MARCH 15 8:00AM MASS WITH VENERATION 10:00AM MASS WITH VENERATION ROC (Rely on Christ) BAND contact St. Anthony of Padua will be visiting us in the the Parish Office. form of two precious relics from his Basilica

in Padua, Italy. The relics will be  Rubber Stampers & Greeting Card accompanied by Fr Alessandro Ratti OFM Creations Conv. from the Anthony’s Basilica, in Make cards in the Parish Hall on Thursday Padua, Italy.

mornings from 9am until noon. No special Among other churches in the Diocese of talent required. If you would like to join us St. Petersburg, a visitation will take place at or would like more info, contact Diana at St. Anthony the Abbot on Sunday, March 15th.

592-6975. If you are unable to participate in the visitation at St. Anthony the Abbot, contact the Parish Office for Quilters & Wanna-Be’s other visitation locations. The St. Anthony Quilters meet on the 2nd & 4th RAFFLE PRIZES Wednesday every month from 9:00am until 4:00pm in the Parish Hall. Bring your machines SOCIAL COMMITTEE and any supplies you have. All are welcome. The Parish “Social Activities Committee” is need of We would love for you to experience the joy prizes for upcoming Spring events. If you would like to and accomplishment of Quilting. For more info, donate unopened wine and liquor, large wicker baskets, contact Elaine at (352)544-0465. household novelty items, please deliver to the Parish Office. PAGE 6 - (352)796-2096 www.stantchurch.org Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 15, 2015