San Sebastian catholic church SSCC 1112 State Road 16 St. Augus ne, FL 32084 Church Office - 904-824-6625 Fax - 904-829-0459 Medical Emergency - 904-540-2265 Office hours: Monday - Friday 9am– 3:00pm
March 18, 2018 Fifth Sunday of Lent
Weekly Mass Schedule Daily Mass: Tuesday - Friday - 8:00am
Weekend Mass Schedule: Sa turday Vigil Mass 4:00pm Sunday Masses - 8:00am, 10:00am, & 12noon (español) Confessions: Saturdays 3:00pm - 3:30pm or by Appointment Rev. Fr. John D. Gillespie, Pastor, Rev. Fr. Heriberto Vergara, Parochial Vicar Rev. Fr. Thomas P. Walsh, Pastor Emeritus, Rev. Fr. William Mooney Deacon James Swanson, Deacon San ago Rosado & Deacon Earl Kidwell
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Page 2 PARISH EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS March 18, 2018
LENTEN AND EASTER SCHEDULE • March 23 6:30pm - Stations of the Cross, followed by meatless Soup & Sandwich dinner
• March 25 Palm Sunday masses: Sat. 4:00pm, Sun. 8:00am,10:00am & 12noon in Spanish
• March 29 6:00 - 6:45pm Confessions
• March 29 7:00pm - Mass of the Lord’s Supper
• March 30 3:00pm - Outdoor Stations of the Cross • March 30 6:00 - 6:45 - Confessions • March 30 7:00pm - Service with Adoration of the Cross • March 31 10;00am - Easter Egg Hunt by Mary’s Garden • March 31 12Noon - Easter Food Basket Blessing
• March 31 7:00 - 8:15 pm - Confessions • March 31 8:30pm - Easter Vigil Mass • April 1 Easter Sunday Masses: 8:00am, 10:00am & 12 noon in Spanish
Laws of Fasting and Abstinence For Lent Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast. On days of fast, one full meal and two lesser meals are allowed; eating between meals is not permitted. This law binds Catholics who
have completed their 18th year until the beginning of their 60th year.
Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent are also days of abstinence. On days of abstinence,
meats should not be taken at any meal. Soups and gravies made from meat are permitted.
The law of abstinence binds all Catholics who have completed their 14th year. .
40 Cans for 40 Days - The Squires Confessions: 6:00pm-6:45pm will be doing their Lenten Food Drive. March 29th, March 30th and All food items collected will go towards March 31st from 7:00pm - 8:15pm Food & Fun Friday. Canned Foods can be brought to church during all Masses. Easter Egg Hunt Sat. March 31, 10am by Mary’s Garden. Donations needed: LENTEN SUPPER -Fridays during Lent plastic eggs & small wrapped candy (that POT LUCK Soup, Sandwich & Salad Meal will it in the eggs). Donation Basket is Every Friday after Stations of the Cross located in the Gathering space. Bring a meatless (seafood okay) dish to Please bring items to church share & join us for our ever popular Brown by March 22nd. Sponsored by Bag Auction MAG ; the Moms Activity Group
Stations of the Cross - Easter Food Basket Blessing Every Friday during Lent beginning at Sat. March 31st at 12noon in the parish hall. An old European Tradi- 6:30pm in the Church, followed by our tion. Bring a basket with food you Lenten POT LUCK Soup, Salad will be serving for Easter to be Sandwich, Meatless Meal (Seafood okay) blessed.
Catholic Charities -Operation Rice Bowl Donation boxes Operation Rice Bowl are located in the gathering space. Please return by Easter Sunday. Page 3 PARISH EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS March 18, 2018 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration & Corned Beef, Cabbage Dinner Saturday March 17, 2018 in the church Dining Hall Happy Hour Under the Big Tent beginning at 4:30pm To Go Dinners available in Knights Hall at 5:00pm Doors Open to Dining room approx. at 5:30pm. Tickets Still available at the Door. $20.00 per person or 2 for $30.00 Kids 12 & under $10.00 Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner , Raffle Baskets, 50/50 and Irish Sing-a-long
Sponsored by the Fr. Rene Robert Knights of Columbus Council , Lady Knights & San Sebastian Ladies Guild
Try Alpha! April 11th at 6:30pm. ??s about Life Do you , a family member or friend have ??? About life or a desire to deepen your faith? Consider attending Alpha, the 11 week program that is changing lives and hearts in many parishes around us. If you already have a deep relationship with God, this is an opportunity to help others come to faith, by inviting someone you know or has distanced themselves from Christ and His Church. Last weekend people who have experienced an Alpha course shared the impact the program has had on their lives and encouraged you to come and see -encounter Jesus in a new and personal way. Registration after all weekend masses. Questions, contact JoAnn Roy 904-571-0156 / joan- [email protected]
Homebound parishioners need communion taken to them.
We need more volunteers to help with this important ministry. You do
not have to be a Eucharistic Minister to provide this service.
Please contact Jenene Karamon at 501-9912 or email [email protected]
Night Among The Stars Spirit Night Friday April 6, 2018 Spirit at Jimmy’s Pizza Night 7:00pm - 9:30pm Every 3rd Sunday
at San Sebas an Catholic Church from 4pm - 9pm along with the Museum of Arts and Mention you saw this information in the Science from Daytona Beach for a church bulletin and 25% of what you spend will be donated to the San Sebastian night among the stars. Religious Education Enrichment Center.
Events include Portable Planetarium, mul ple telescopes,& other ac vi es Jimmy’s Pizza is located at: 100 Center Creek #101 SEVERAL PLANETARIUM SHOWS OFFERED St. Augustine, FL 32084 FREE TICKETS AT DOOR FOR ADMISSION 904-217-0092 DUE TO LIMITED SEATING Owners are fellow parishioners Page 4 PARISH EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS March 18, 2018
Religious Education Enrichment Center HELP US FILL THE GAP
Funds Needed - $1,200,000 Collected to date - $ 900,901.05 Expenses to date- $ 44,182.98
$1,200,000
$ 1, 000,000 $ 900,000 $ 800,000 $ 700,000
$ 600,000
GREEN BORDER ENVELOPES TO CONTRIBUTE FOR THE $ 500,000 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ENRICHMENT CENTER are available at $ 400,000 the display in the Gathering Space. YELLOW BORDER PLEDGE $ 300,000 CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES also available. Please place your $ 200,000 Contributions in the collection basket or mail to the church office. $ 100,000 If you are paying a pledge by E-GIVING please select the fund Named - FILL THE GAP Pledge Payments or Donations.
Religious EducaƟon Enrichment Center ConstrucƟon Update. ♦ Civil Drawings approved by the City of St. Augustine & drawings will be put out to bid. ♦ Currently we are taking bibs, which will need to go to the construction office at the Diocese for approval.
New Parishioners: 1. Berta, Fernando, Calles, Elimar Prato & Juan Suarez 2-19-18 Baptism - 1. Jeffrey Thomas Shugart III 3-11-18 2. Zahra Devine Chô Sourou 3-11-18
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT FRIDAY MARCH 23,2018, WILL NOT BEGIN UNTIL 12:00NOON DUE TO A FUNERAL MASS. We cur- San SebasƟan ha ExposiƟon of the Blessed Sacrament Fridays, 8:30am - 6:00pm. rently have people devoted to one hour with Jesus throughout the day. Par cipa on & a endance has dropped considerably. Consequently we may have to limit the hours of Adora on in the future. We need par cipa on es- pecially in the a ernoon between 12pm and 4pm. A SIGN IN sheet this Friday so we can be er determine cover- age. Please contact Wilfredo Cardona wildive6@a .net if you can devote 1 hour to “watch”. Jesus asks, “could you not watch one hour with me?” Mt 26:40
Please pick up a copy of a weekly message from Fr. Mooney, “Faith and Reason” located on the bulletin table in the gathering space. Father Mooney is available for Spiritual Direction and Confession During the week, Please call the rectory for an appointment. 904-824-6625 Page 5 Fifth Sunday of Lent March 18, 2018
SAVED BY GOD’S LOVE Mass Intentions Because the people broke the old covenant, God 03/17 Sat. 4pm - Steve Moriarty promised a new covenant, not in the blood of oxen and 03/18Sun. 8am - Kathleen Crider + other animals, but in the blood of the Son, Jesus Christ. 03/18 Sun. 10am - Tanya Lorentson + This new covenant, foreseen from afar by Jeremiah and 03/18 Sun 12pm - Juán González + the prophets, was not to be engraved on stone, or writ- 03/19 Mon. No Mass ten on paper, but carved on our hearts, so that we 03/20Tue. 8am - Bob Johnson 03/21 Wed. 8am - Carmen e José Luis Torres + might know God intimately. Not by keeping many 03/22 Thur. 8am - The Hofer Family + laws are we to be saved, but by the love of God, living 03/23 Fri. 8am - Father Stephen Holmes and real in our hearts through the sacrifice of Christ. 03/24 Sat. 4pm - Our Parishioners Our Eucharist is the pledge of that indwelling of 03/25Sun. 8am - Members of McKenna Family + Christ, and of our response of praise and thanksgiving 03/25 Sun. 10am - Nelly Lopez, Spec. Int. 72 B’day to God for the mercy, love, and kindness shown to us 03/25 Sun. 12pm - Luis Mendoza Family, Spec. Int. in forgiving our sins and cleansing our hearts of every- 03/26 Mon. No Mass thing evil. God issues this invitation to intimacy by 03/27 Tue. 8am - Members of Powers Family + offering us the chance to have our sufferings trans- 03/28 Wed. 8am - Benjamin Ezie + formed into the perfect love of the Savior, who first 03/29 Thur. 7pm - Mass of the Lord’s Supper 03/30 Fri. 7pm - Good Friday Service loved us. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc 03/31 Sat. 8:30pm - Easter Vigil
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Liturgical Ministers
Monday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Sat. 4pm EM: C. Bandy, T. Clarke, L. Curran,
Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a E. DiGrigoli, A. McCaffery,
or Lk 2:41-51a M. Needham, L. Sais, B. Smith,
Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 L. Tayloe, M. Tilger
Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Lector: M. Mickler, N. Peters
Jn 8:31-42 Server:
Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9; Jn 8:51-59 Sun. 8am EM: R. Fratianni, B. Freeman, J. Shanklin,
Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 J. Slight, L. & D. Willis
Saturday: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Lector: A. Gieselman, C. Milian
Jn 11:45-56 Server: N. Wiswedel, H. & M. Gieselman,
Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16; (procession) G. Dullard
Is 50:4-7; Ps 22: 8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Sun. 10am EM: J. Bailey, D. Borrero, K. & K. Cowart,
Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1 — 15:47 [15:1-39] L. Fleming, B. Grimaldi, C. Jones,
L. Lachat, M. Ortiz, R. Smith
Lector: E. Gagliardi, A. Benyacko
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Server: B. Gagliardi, S. Samanamud,
Sunday: Fifth Sunday of Lent; Third Scrutiny C. Benyacko
Monday: St. Joseph,
Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary Celebrants for March 17-18, 2018 Tuesday: Spring begins 4:00pm - Fr. Thomas P. Walsh, Deacon Santiago Rosado Friday: Abstinence; St. Turibius of Mogrovejo 8:00am - Fr. John D. Gillespie, Deacon Jim Swanson 10:00am - Fr. Thomas P. Walsh, Deacon Earl Kidwell 12:00pm - Fr. Heriberto Vergara, Deacon Santiago Rosado Subject to Change STAY CONNECTED WITH THE PARISH APP Celebrants for March 24-25, 2018 Daily & Weekend Readings, Catholic Prayers, 4:00pm - Fr. Heriberto Vergara, Deacon Jim Swanson Bulletin, E-Giving, Notifications of changes 8:00am - Fr. Thomas P. Walsh, Deacon Earl Kidwell & much more are available on the 10:00am - Fr. John D.Gillespie, Deacon Jim Swanson San Sebastian Parish APP. 12:00pm - Fr. Heriberto Vergara, Deacon Jim Swanson Download the app by going to Google Play or Subject to Change App Store & search for My Parish App. Or search the internet Myparishapp.com. ***This App also gives you the capability of There will be no altar flowers during Lent searching info on all the catholic Churches Please contact the Church Office at 824-6625. within the Diocese of St. Augustine. Please consider donating toward Easter Flowers Página 6 Quinto Domingo de Cuaresma 18 de Marzo de 2018
SALVADOS POR EL AMOR DE DIOS Ministerio Hispano Después de que los israelitas quebrantaron la antigua Ministros: M. Avellan, J. Guevara, B. Santelis, alianza, Dios prometió una nueva alianza, no con la san- Y. Mendoza, F. Arguello, P. Mendoza gre de bueyes y otros animales sino con la sangre del Hi- Lectores: J. González, M. Contrtras jo, Jesucristo. Esta nueva alianza, que Jeremías y los pro- Ministros:Monaguillo: R. Cosme, K. Huenin fetas habían anticipado, no sería grabada en piedra ni es- Lectores:Ujieres : *E. Duarte, P. Duarte, S. Ursino, crita en papel, sino que se escribiría en el corazón, para Monaguillos: E. Jaime que pudiéramos conocer a Dios íntimamente. La salvación Ujieres: no está en obedecer muchos preceptos, sino en el amor de Dios, que está vivo y es real en nuestro corazón gracias al Preparación para el BauƟsmo….Los padres y los sacrificio de Cristo. padrinos deben registrarse para las clases de prepa- Nuestra Eucaristía es la promesa del Cristo que vive ración en la oficina de la Parroquia. Para las clases, dentro nuestro y de nuestra respuesta de alabanza y agra- favor llamar a la Rectoría para ponerse de acuerdo decimiento a Dios por su misericordia, amor y bondad al con la fecha y la hora. Si los padres o padrinos no perdonar nuestros pecados y limpiarnos el corazón de to- han asis dos a una clase de preparación anterior- do mal. Dios extiende esta invitación a la intimidad al mente, estas clases son necesarias para el bau s- ofrecernos la oportunidad de que nuestro sufrimiento se mo. transforme en el amor perfecto del Salvador, que siempre nos amó. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. BauƟzos en Español ……. Es un requisito para pa- dres y padrinos que no han tomado las clases ante- riormente par cipar en ellas. Favor de llamar a la LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Rectoría. Los bau zos se celebran después de la misa en Español. Lunes: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a o Bodas…...Favor llamar a la oficina de la Parroquia Lc 2:41-51a con 8 meses de antelación Tel: 824-6625 Martes: Nm 21:4-9; Sal 102 (101):2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Miércoles: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Comunión para los Enfermos …..Las personas que Jn 8:31-42 deseen recibir la Comunión en sus casas, favor lla- Jueves: Gn 17:3-9; Sal 105 (104):4-9; Jn 8:51-59 mar a la oficina de la Parroquia, o hablar con un Viernes: Jer 20:10-13; Sal 18 (17):2-7; Jn 10:31-42 ministro eucarís co después de misa.
Sábado: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 El Coro para Adultos en Español ..Se invita a todos Domingo: Mc 11:1-10 o Jn 12:12-16; (procesión) Is 50:4-7; Sal 22 (21): 8-9, 17-20, 23-24; los que sienten el deseo de servir al Señor con su Flp 2:6-11; Mc 14:1 — 15:47 [15:1-39] voz o con un instrumento musical, favor hablar con María Hernández después de la misa de 12:00p.m.
Para Ofrendas Durante las Misa ...Si deseas que se LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES mencione durante la misa el nombre de un familiar Domingo: Quinto Domingo de Cuaresma; o amigo ya fallecido o que esté gravemente enfer- Tercer Escrutinio mo, favor llamar a Clarita Opiela, Tel: 824- 6625clarita@sansebas ancatholicchurch.com Lunes: San José, Esposo de la Virgen María Martes: Comienza la primavera Diácono Jim visita cada lunes el Flagler Hospital. Si Viernes: Abstinencia; San Toribio de Mogrovejo sabes de algún familiar o amigo – miembro de la parroquia que está en el hospital favor llamar al la oficina de la parroquia (904 824-6625) o avísanos antes o después de las misas durante el fin de se- mana. Mantenganse Informado con Parish APP Lectures diarias y dominicales, Oraciones, E-Giving, notificaciones y mucho más lo encuentra en Exposición del Sanơsimo Sacramento el APP de la Parroquia de San Sebastian. Descargue Adoracion al SanƟsimo la aplicación usando Google Play o App Store y busque Todos los Viernes 8:30am-6:pm MY Parish APP, o busque en el Internet “Nuestro Compromiso Fundamental myparishapp.com Esta applicación le da la capaci- en le vida es crecer espiritualmente dad de buscar información sobre todas las Iglesias en la presencia de la Sagrada Eu- católicas dentro de la Diócesis de San Augustine. caris a.” Papa Juan Pablo II
Page 7 PARISH MINISTRIES & ACTIVITIES March 18, 2018
The San Sebastian Warriors Youth Group Grades 6 - 12 Youth Group Meets this Sunday MARCH 18th, Bring a Friend Spring Meeting Schedule: Meetings are 6pm - 8pm March 18 April 8 / 22 May 6 /20 Adult Volunteers needed to help with the meetings. Susan Donlon at 904-824-6625/ 904-315-1352/[email protected]
THE HIGH SCHOOL GROUP (9th thru 12th Grades) meets every Thursday in the Knights Hall from 6:30pm - 7:30pm.
or info contact Susan Donlon at 904-824- 6625-ext 107 / 904-315-1352 or email [email protected]
Religious Education Classes for Grades K-8 are Wed. At 6:00pm at St. Joseph Academy on SR 207 For more information contact Religious Education Director, Susan Donlon 824-6625 ext.107 315-1352 Or email [email protected]
Children’s Choir Rehearsals For information on Children’s Choir & Children’s Home School Choir, contact Lynne DuPont 824-1334 or email [email protected] Tues. 6:00pm
The Columbian Squires Circle 5367 (young men of Knights of Columbus) Michael Ryan, Chief Counselor, Columbian Squires 5367 904-797-7418 / or email [email protected] Next meeting to be announced.
San Sebastian Vacation Bible School July 16-20, 2018 8:45am-12:00pm Theme - Shipwrecked, Rescued by Jesus Registration March-May, 120-140 campers,
first come first enrolled! Middle/ High school students can earn service hours
20 volunteers from each group. Adult volunteers 18 & up must com-
plete fingerprint/background check & Protecting God’s Children. Contact Kelly Emilio for info [email protected]
Alumni Association of St. Joseph Academy is accepting applications for a $1000 Partial Scholarship for school year 2018-19. In order to apply, students must have a relative who is a graduate of the Academy and in good standing with the SJA Alumni Association and be registered for the 2018-19 school year. Deadline is April 13, 2018. Call Rusty Hall 904-540-3067 or Joyce Marivck 904-669-3594.
137th Annual Spring Fair at St Ambrose Catholic Church, Elkton, Sunday March 18 noon to 4pm Page 8 PARISH MINISTRIES & ACTIVITIES March 18, 2018
Fr. Rene Robert Knights of Columbus Council 11046 - Event Schedule Knights Meeting, 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the Knights Hall.
Monthly Pot Luck Dinner Social, Everyone invited, 4th Tues. of the month.
Joining The Knights of Columbus or transferring into our Council, call Grand Knight Bob Grimaldi at 904-495-5055 or [email protected]
Pancake/Waffle Breakfast, 2nd & 4th Sun. of month / 8am & 10am masses. Knights of Columbus -Squires, Meets 6pm in the K of C Hall. Next meeting to be announced. For Information contact Mike Ryan at 797-7418.
San Sebastian Ladies Guild Next Meeting & Social IT’S BUNCO NIGHT! April 5th at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. All Women of the Parish are welcome. $2.00 per person to play great prizes. For Info call Ladies Guild Interim President Tyra Rousseau at church office at 824-6625 ext.102 or email [email protected]
STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE - Next meeƟng to be announced The Stewardship Commi ee has been formed to publicize our opportuni es within the parish and encourage greater par cipa on by everyone. Bishop Estevez stated, "Stewardship is the means by which we, as a diocesan family, make the invisible love of God visible, integraƟng all things into the sacraments of the faith". For more Info. CALL Tom Clarke.at 904- 540-3728
Moms AcƟvity Group (MAG). This group is for all busy moms and ladies of the Parish who want to take a break during the month, and enjoy ac vi es with others. No commitment! Please Contact Sarah LaboranƟ cell (865) 313-5566 or email sarah.laboran @gmail.com. The MOMS ACTIVIY GROUP are sponsoring the Easter Egg Hunt Sat. March 31st at 10:00am
The Bible Timeline—The Story of Salvation Bible Study on Thursdays 9:45-11:00am, in the Knights Hall. Track the growth of God’s family from creation to the establishment of the Church. Discover which 14 books of the bible tell the story and how the other 59 books fit in. See Bible history in the context of contemporary world events. Contact JoAnn Roy 571-0156 / [email protected]
Music Ministry Sat. 4pm mass Choir rehearsals Sat. 3pm in Church Sun. at the 8am & 10am masses, Choir rehearsals Tues. 7pm in Church. Sun. 12 noon Spanish Choir rehearsals Thurs 6pm in the Church. Children’s Choir Tues. at 6pm in church.
The San Sebastian Gift Shop - Visit the Gift shop during the week after daily mass or after masses on the weekend. If you would like more information about volunteering 1 hour a month after any mass on the weekend, Contact Donna McNary at 904-806-2844 or email: tur- [email protected]
Prayer Blanket Ministry Our parishioners generously make and donate hand made blankets for those sick and in need of comfort & compassion. Now available : PRAYER CLOTHS for our Troops to carry with them in their pockets. Prayer cloths are available depicting: Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force or a generic with the American Flag. Items available at the church office. Leaugeay McKean at 824-6625 / [email protected]
Ministry of Caring Our Mission is: No member of our Parish Family will grieve alone; We pray, visit the sick & bereaved; host funeral receptions in the parish hall. If you are interested in joining this ministry or are in need of assistance, contact Orpha Wiseman at 904-824-5748 Page 9 PARISH MINISTRIES & ACTIVITIES March 18, 2018
Parish Monthly Food Drive 3rd weekend of the month. Please bring in tea bags, sugar, sweeten- er, creamer, coffee, peanut butter, tuna, cereal, instant oatmeal, canned stew, spam, corn, beans, peas, carrots, soup, boxed milk, jelly, canned fruit, mashed potatoes, pasta & sauce, dog food, cat food, or gift cards. Food is distributed to those on fixed incomes & elderly 4th Friday of the month, 1:00 pm during Food & Fun Friday. Volunteers are welcome to partici- pate in helping cook the meal, set up & serve the meal & clean-up & just enjoy spending time with these special people.
FOOD AND FUN FRIDAY is a meal for elderly & those on fixed incomes the 4th Friday of the month. If you could volunteer to cook, set-up, serve, clean-up or just spend time in fellowship with these great people contact Susan Donlon 904-824-6625 ext 107 / [email protected]
Altar Society JUST SHOW UP…..Mondays from 8-9am we meet in the church to: change & clean altar linens, restock votive candles, clean, dust, water flowers, & straighten pews.
Library located in the Gathering Space: Books, tapes, movies, & music, for young & “old”. Open during church hours. Please return items within 2 weeks. Susan Donlon, 315-1352
Power of Prayer Group Intercessory Prayer Group meets on Thursdays after the 8am mass in the Library. If you have a prayer request contact us Joann or Roy Lansing 904-571-0156 / [email protected]
Parish Finance Council If you have a knowledge of Balance Sheets, Income State- ments & interested in serving, Gerri Sexsion, 904-309-3889 / [email protected]
Ushers NEEDED Sat. 4pm, 10am & 12 pm Terry Pacetti, 669-6000 / [email protected]
INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC??? RCIA has day and evening sessions. Contact Susan Donlon 824-6625 / 315-1352 / [email protected]
FOOD SHARING Meal preparation at 2:00pm in the Parish Hall followed by serving the Homeless of St. Augustine, downtown. Donations of Meat always appreciated. 3rd Tuesday of the month. Team A - Lydia Quiles 687-8169 / [email protected]. Team B - Cheryl Manucy 824-3403 / [email protected].
Respect Life Committee We stand and pray at “All Women’s Choice” abor on facility 4131 University Blvd. So. Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month with 3 one hour teams: 10am-11, 11am-12n, 12n-1pm. Call or email if you need a ride; Lane Campau 904 823-8887 / [email protected] We prays the Rosary every Friday at 2:pm in the church during Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
MEN’S Prayer Group Meetings are held the second Saturday of the month 9:00am in the San Sebas- tian Knights Hall. Wilfredo Cardona 824-1822/Earl Kidwell 819-5451.
Marian Movement of Priests Prayer Group 2nd and 4th Sundays each month at 2pm in Mary’s Garden. Leaugeay McKean at [email protected]
The Maryknoll Northeast Affiliate Chapter - Presentation on VFW Ministry The Maryknoll Northeast Florida Affiliate Chapter will meet at San Sebastian Catholic Church, 1112 FL 16, St. Augustine, Florida on Thursday, April 5, at noon in the Knights Hall. Gaye Hieb will share with us about her ministry to Veterans of Foreign Wars. A light lunch will be pro- vided. All interested adults are invited. For more information, please contact Mary Moritz at [email protected] or 904.536.0356.4-536-0356 / [email protected] Page 10 Weekly Event Calendar & Weekend Collections March 18 2018
March 17-25, 2018 WEEKLY COLLECTIONS FOR March 10-11
03/17 Sat FOOD DRIVE WEEKEND Weekly Offertory $ 9,661.10 3:00pm Confessions Weekly E-Giving $ 1,534.00 5:00pm Gift Shop Open Weekly Offertory Collec on Goal $12,400.00
5:00pm Corned Beef Dinner Church Mortgage $ 358.00 Be Irish for a Day Our Monthly Mortgage is $20,250.00 ______03/18 Sun FOOD DRIVE WEEKEND Religious Education Ctr $ 260.00 8:00am Mass Building & Maintenance $ 000.00 9:00am Coffee & Danish Easter Flowers $ 707.00 9:00am Gift Shop Open Outreach for the Poor(2nd Collection) $ 2,571.12 10:00am Mass / Children’s Choir 10:00am Childrens Liturgy of the Word 11:00am Gift Shop open 11:00am Coffee & Danish 12:00pm Misa en Español 6:00pm Youth Group Second Collections: ______03/19 Mon 8:00am Altar Society March 18, Building Maintenance 6:00pm Communion Prep March 25, Religious Ed Enrichment Center 6:30pm Finance Council March 29, Holy Thursday 7:00pm Ministry of Caring ______March 30, Good Friday 03/20 Tue 8:00am Mass April 1, Easter 2:00pm Food Sharing April 1, Mortgage Fund 6:00pm Children’s Choir 6:30pm RCIA adults April 8, Youth Group 7:00pm Choir April 15, Building Maintenance - ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Diocesan Collection:* 03/21 Wed 8:00am Mass March 30, Holy Lands 6:00pm Religious Ed 7:00pm Seven Deadly Sins 7:00pm Spanish Bible Study ______Use Your Envelopes or use E-Giving We encour- 03/22 Thur 8:00am Mass age everyone to use their envelopes or E-Giving. Think of 8:30am Prayer Group your envelopes or on-line giving as a gift to God. You take 9:45am Bible Study 11:00am Bag Groceries the time to thoughtfully, prayerfully choose your gift, wrap 4:00pm Stuff Easter Eggs it and present it eagerly to our Lord. Many times families 6:00pm Spanish Choir will ask for a letter stating that they are registered, par- 6:30pm High School ticipating members of San Sebastian in order to become a 7:00pm Misa en Español Godparent, Confirmation Sponsor or simply to enroll in ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 03/23 Fri 8:00am Mass Catholic Schools. Using your envelope or E-Giving makes 10:00am Funeral mass our job easier and allows us to say “Yes! this family is reg- 12:00pm-6:00pm Exposition Blessed Sacrament istered and participating here at San Sebastian. “ 1:00pm Food & Fun Friday 6:30pm Stations of the Cross followed by Soup and Salad Dinner ______03/24 Sat 8:30am Spanish Retreat OUR ON-LINE GIVING HAS A NEW 3-3:30pm Confessions LOOK . CHECK IT OUT ! 4:00pm Mass 5:00pm Gift Shop Open On Line Giving, It is an automatic 5:00pm Wine & Cheese Social transfer program that allows you to make contributions ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ without the hassle of writing checks. 03/25 Sun 8:00am Mass 9:00am Pancakes/ Waffles 1. Go to the church website at 9:00am Gift Shop Open www.sansebastiancatholicchurch.com 10:00am Mass 2. Click on E-Giving or (Donate Now) 10:00am Children’s Liturgy of the Word Follow the easy directions to set-up 11:00am Gift Shop open 11:00am Pancakes/ Waffles OR 12:00pm Misa en Español 1. Go to the Parish App on your smart phone 2:00pm MMP, garden And choose the Giving Icon–
2:00pm RCIA 2. Click on on-line giving- and login
Page 11 Prayer List and Ministry Contact List March 18, 2018
Please Pray for the Repose of the Soul of : Robert J. Graeff To add names to prayer list call office at 824-6625 or email tyra@sansebas ancatholicchurch.com
LS1 Juan Carlos Bermejo Sgt. Evan Burgess Sgt Dusty Davis, Marcos Rios, Capt. Michael Burns, Lt Col Dr. Eric J. Colon 1st Lt Vito John Errico “Tipper” Chris Esdonge, Jr Maj. David Pasquale Spec Jason Polly Col. Dave Francis Lcpl Frutos Cpt. Nestor L. Lugo Lt. Col Sean Navin PFC Justin Peeples Lt Victor A. Ramos Sgt Julian R. Taylor Cpl Julia A. Taylor Pvt Zachary Thompson Lt. Betsy Hoyos AM2 Omar Samanamud Chief/WO Charlie Sharpe PFC Robert Young CDR. Mark M. Walstead
Week 1 MINISTRY CONTACT LIST Terry Caroul* Theresa Columbus* Adoration/ Wilfredo Cardona………………...824-1822…..…………[email protected] John Kotlinski* Sr. Anne Haarer* Zaelie Grace Haber Teri Hartley* Altar Servers/Susan Donlon………………….824-6625………. [email protected] Cecelia Lavinghouse* Altar Society/Christine Thompson…………...826-4368…….……[email protected] Shirley Macdonald* ALFA / JoAnn Roy……………………………..571-0156………...... [email protected] Jane Schroeder* Paul Sherry* Baptism Preparation…………………………..824-6625…………[email protected] David Shields* Alfonso Solana* Bread Pick Up/Tom Opiela…………………...825-4178……………[email protected] Sky & Lou Whitney* Cathy Wood* Bible Study / JoAnn Roy…..………………….571-0156………...... [email protected]
Bulletin Request– Marietta Moser....………...217-7270……………[email protected] Week 2 Children’s Choirs-Lynne Dupont……………..824-1334……………[email protected] Skeeter Butler* Marcella Butler * Maureen Lively* Raul Maldonado* Confirmation-Adults or Youth-Susan Donlon 824-6625………[email protected] Krista Morris* Kaden Morris* Choir Director - English Judy Bernhard……..540-4605…………..…[email protected] Connie Mosher* Frank Perry* Choir Director -(Spanish)/Maria Hernandez...347-8902……………[email protected] Valerie Roberts* Lansing Roy* Extraordinary Ministers/ Jenene Karamon….501-9912……………..jenenekaramon@yahoo,com Stephen Thomas* Becca Timan* Facilities Manager/Allen McCaffery………….824-6625……………[email protected] Nancy Wishard* Jane Young* Food & Fun Friday/ Susan Donlon ……………824-6625………[email protected] Sally Walton* Food Sharing Team A Lydia Quiles ………..687-8169……………[email protected]
Food Sharing Team B Cheryl Manucy……..824-3403……………[email protected] Week 3 Gift Shop/ Donna McNary…………………..…806-2844.……………[email protected] Francisco Arguello* Linda Flister * Anita Guevara* Rebecca Law* Finance Council /Gerri Sexsion……………....309-3889……………[email protected] Phyllis Markowitz* Annabelle McFee Holy Name Society/Charlie Judice……..………………………………[email protected] Noah McLeod* Fred Meeks* Holy Orders/ Fr. David Ruchinski.……………262-3200……………...Diocese of St. Augustine Marguerite Monteau* Denise Orr* Homeless Donations/Linda & Bob Curran…..827-1050……………[email protected] Norman Pickett* Sheila Steighner* Hospital Ministry/ Deacon James Swanson…824-6625………...... [email protected] John Uvegas* Dee Vanta* Intercessory Prayer Group/ Jo Ann Roy……..571-0156………...... [email protected]
Knights of Columbus / Bob Grimaldi...……. ..495-5055………...... [email protected] Week 4 K of C Squires / Mike Ryan…………………...797-7418…………….. [email protected] Jen Brown* John Busketta* Rose Busketta* Ladies Guild / Tyra Rousseau .....……………466-0356……………[email protected] Zosimo (Sonny) Cadiz* Lectors/Susan Donlon………………………... 824-6625………[email protected] Catherine Dailey* Justin Dennish* Marian Movement of Priest/Leaugeay McKean 824-6625………[email protected] Rich Jackman* Audrey Largent* Marriage Preparation…………………………..824-6625……………[email protected] Mary & Joseph Lockwood Men’s Fellowship/Deacon Earl Kidwell……….819-5451……………[email protected] Carmen Medina* Violeta Michta* Ministry of Caring/ Orpha Wiseman………….824-5748……………….no current e-mail John Michta* Nelly Santiago* James Watcke* Moms Activity Group/ Sarah Laboranti…865-313-5566………………[email protected] Office Manager (Office) Tyra Rousseau……..824-6625………...... [email protected] Week 5 Office Español Clarita Opiela…………………824-6625………[email protected] Wayne Holt* Tommy Kynard* Church Office (Español) Doriana Borerro……824-6625….…[email protected] Ken Mullen* Ada Nackashi* Parish Advisory Council / Charlie Judice……..………………………[email protected] Kathy Ray Belinda C. Rose* Prayer Blanket Ministry/Leaugeay McKean…824-6625...…[email protected] Rick Schroeder* Fran Tucker* Recycle Program/Tyra Rousseau…………….824-6625….………[email protected] Religious Education/Susan Donlon…………..824-6625………[email protected] Week 6 Respect Life/Lane Campau……………………823-8887……………[email protected] Dan Burkhardt* Audrey Burnett* RCIA/Susan Donlon……………………… …...824-6625………[email protected] Andy Butler* Colleen Caro* Vonda Coleman* Doug Conlon* Rosary Makers/Susan Donlon………………...824-6625………[email protected] Jennifer Demshock* Cindy Fessler* Sacrament of Baptism/ Susan Donlon……….824-6625………[email protected] Fabian P. Funk* Charles Hall* Sacrament of Marriage—church office……….824-6625…………[email protected] Rita Kreuter* Madison Masters* Stewardship Committee - Tom Clarke………..540-3728…………….No Email Arthur McGinnis* Lorraine McGinnis* Sunday Communion Service/St. Aug. Rehab.315-2485……………[email protected] Barbara Ann Miller* Ushers/Terry Pacetti……………………………669-6000……………[email protected] Caitlin O’Connell* Maureen Patrick* Youth Group (The Warriors) Kelly Emilio.919-630-7964………...... [email protected]
Vacation Bible School/ Kelly Emilio……...919-630-7964……………[email protected] Wine and Cheese/Anne Gagliardi…………….825-0367……………[email protected] Page 12 How to Help In Our Community March 18, 2018 There is an urgent need for volunteers to distribute the Eucharist to parishioners who are homebound & also Catholic residents of some local nursing homes and rehab centers. This is a very rewarding min- istry that would involve leading a brief communion service for nursing home residents gathered for the service, & bringing communion individually to those residents unable to aƩend the service. You do not have to be a EucharisƟc Minister for the regular Masses to qualify for this service. Training will be provided. There is also a need of assistance for our priests & deacons who say Masses at nursing homes. If able to help with any of these ministries contact Jenene Karamon 501-9912/ [email protected]
The Blood Drive at San Sebastian resulted in 17 units of blood being collected. Each donation can save up to 3 lives meaning 51 patients benefited from these donations. Thank you for the gift of life.
Ways to Help the Needy in our Community
Box Tops for Education - Look for the official Box Top for Education on different food products. We also ac- cept coke reward Codes, Sunny D Labels, & Kellogg's Family Reward Codes. contact Karen Town 940-6877*
Diaper Drive diapers & wipes to be donated to St. Gerard House. No opened packages, please.*
Food Drive - Please bring non-perishable food items for needy families in our community every 3rd ( third) weekend of the month. Thank you for your continuing generosity.*
Food & Fun Fridays - 4th Friday of the Month - San Sebastian hosts a meal from 1pm–3pm for elderly and those on fixed incomes. If you have a neighbor or friend who would benefit from this, invite them to join us. To Volunteer, contact Susan Donlon 824-6625 ext 107.
Food Sharing of St. Augustine - An evening meal for the homeless in St. Aug. is prepared the 3rd Tues- day of the month at 2pm. To volunteer for this great community outreach. Lydia Quiles 687-8169 / [email protected]. or Cheryl Manucy 824-3403 / [email protected].
Homeless in St. Augustine - small travel sizes: shampoo, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, wash- clothes, combs, socks, hand sanitizer, Band-Aids, Neosporin, tweezers, nail clippers, razors, sunglasses, sunscreen*
Prison Ministry - contact Fr. Thomas Walsh at 824-6625
Recycling Program - ALUMINUM CANS (Beer & Soda cans only) behind the Knights Hall. Paper Dumpster available in the front parking lot. No phone books, no plastic bags.
St. Gerard Campus is in NEED of Volunteers Call - 904-829-5516
St. Johns County Pet Adoption & Holding Center - needs: pet foods, treats, blankets, towels, & toys.*
St. Augustine Humane Society Resource Center, 1665 Old Moultrie Road. Contact Mike Murphy, Volun- teer Program Manager at 904-829-2737 ext 111 or email [email protected].
St. Vincent de Paul, St. Augustine - Services Offered: support for families & individuals in need; through Home Visitation Program. 904-217-8097. We are looking for individuals or couples who are willing to visit people to assess their needs and provide info. If you can donate a few hours a week or a month you will be truly blessed by this experience. Cheryl @ 904-217-8097 or to volunteer at the Thrift Store, Barbara @ 904-824-3333.
Used or New CATHOLIC PAPERBACK Bibles St. Johns County Jail Has inmates who attend a Saturday Bible Study. They have requested CATHOLIC Bibles. If you have a paperback Bible that you are no longer using please bring it to the Gathering Space for donation.
Wildflower Clinic! Our mission in St. John’s County is to offer free Dental & Medical care, Women’s Clinics, Physical Therapy, Chiropractic, Mental Health, Dermatology & Vision Screening to low income residents. We are always looking for doctors and dentists to volunteer their services. Please call for information and scheduling if you are in the low income category. 904-829-1962, address 268 Herbert St. St. Augustine 32084 / officeatgoodsam- staug.org.