. ona rcus urc The Pallottines (Society of Catholic ) 200 N. Orange Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236 Telephone 941-366-4210 Fax 941-954-8434 Website www.stmartha.org Facebook St. Martha Roman YouTube St. Martha Catholic Church Sarasota, FL Instagram stmarthachurch_in_srq Parish Office Hours Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. to Noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Very Rev. Fausto Stampiglia S.A.C., Pastor Rev. R. Patrick Wilson, S.A.C. Rev. Jan Rykala, S.A.C. Rev. Krzysztof “Chris” Frost, S.A.C. Rev. John Cao, C.R.M., Hospital Chaplain Rev. George “Jerry” Hogan, Circus Chaplain Rev. Deacon William Ladroga Rev. Deacon C. Patrick Macaulay Rev. Deacon Robert Gaitens Rev. Deacon Vern Smith Rev. Deacon Kevin Monahan Sr. Cathy Bonfield, S.S.N.D. Br. Lawrence Skitzki, C.S.C. Br. William Dygert, C.S.C. Parish Staff Sara Brinn, Office Manager/Parish Secretary Virginia Bray, Music Director Gina Snode, Business Manager/Bookkeeper Patricia Sileo, Director of Religious Education Teressa McCoy, Administrative Assistant Pamela Paulson, Reception/Data Entry Rose Ann Runnells, Sacristan Cori Stannish, Sacristan Janet Cocco, Sacristan Miguel Jimenez, Facilities Manager

Mass Schedule Eucharistic Adoration Saturday Carosella Chapel (Reservation Required) 7:30 a.m. & 8:30a.m. - Church Tuesday thru Thursday 10 a.m. - Noon 4 p.m. Vigil - Church & Parish Hall 5:30 p.m. Vigil - Parish Hall Confessions Confessional window in Courtyard Sunday Saturday 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. & 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - Parish Hall Sunday thru Friday 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. 9 a.m. - Church (Family) & Parish Hall 10:30 a.m. - Church & Parish Hall Hol Communion 12 p.m. English - Church Confessional window in Courtyard 12 p.m. Vietnamese - Parish Hall Saturday 4 - 4:30 p.m. & 5:30 - 6 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - Parish Hall Sunday 9 - 9:30 a.m., 10:30 - 11 a.m., 12 - 12:30 p.m., and 5:30 - 6 p.m. Weekday 7:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 12 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. - Church Baptism Class - 2nd Monday of each month from 7 - 8 p.m. in the Parish Hall. No need to RSVP F 14, 2021 6 S O T P W II

From Our Pastor, Fr. Fausto … Sacrifice of the Mass, every day, or an extra weekly Mass My Dear Friends, during Lent. This is the best sacrifice! Happy St. Valentine’s Day to all our parishioners! Scripture reading, a chapter or two of the Bible a day! May your love for one another grow in the Lord. Spiritual practices such as going to confession, Rosary, And although, we do not see that many smiles Stations of the Cross, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. around, our hearts are smiling for the one whom our heart Search and Save your friends not attending Church any aches for. Happy Valentine’s, and let your love grow more more. than your “spirits” (don’t drink and drive)! Serve the poor by volunteering at Caritas or Bethesda The new mutant strains of the coronavirus, we are House. told, are more infectious than the old ones and the CDC Sweets: no cookies, pies, candies until Easter. again warns us to be careful and on guard. For the sake of Sausages, Salami, Prosciutto and other delicacies…no! other people’s welfare, let’s be loving and considerate of Smoking forbidden for 40 days (aaaargh!!) your neighbors. As of the date of my writing this bulletin, Sober for 40 days from alcohol (eat lasagna with Coca our state of Florida had, on the latest date of Feb. 4, 2021 Cola). 10,946 new cases, compare this to Jan. 6 with 19,422. Shows: TV, movies, operas, parties (except St. Patrick's Deaths reported, thank God, were only 6 compared to 172 Day and St. Joseph’s Day). on that same January 6. So far, 1,763,873 people have Sex: a renewed commitment to say no to X or R rated contracted Covid-19 in our state. I’m sure you can use your movies, no pornographic magazines, no sexual or racial computer to get the latest figures from the Florida harassment, no dirty jokes (how about listening instead to Department of Health. As you know, data varies because of WBVM, 90.5 FM?) different ways of counting. Mass on Ash Wednesday will be celebrated in the This 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time offers us a gospel Parish Hall at 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Noon (Parish relating to the healing of a leper, mirroring the mosaic Hall and Church), 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. norms about curing skin diseases. The priest at that time (Vietnamese). was a jack of all trades, including giving medical advice, not Also, on Ash Wednesday, we will have a special curing illnesses, but only allowing and certifying a former collection to aid the Catholic Church in Central and Eastern sick person to come back to the family if the skin was clean. Europe to provide food, shelter, medical care, catechesis, We must understand that there was no great medical knowledge and companionship for the lonely in a region still struggling thousands of years ago. The only way was confinement at home in the aftermath of atheistic Soviet rule. Your donations help and separation from other people, so not to infect them. It is to restore the strength of the Church in the region. See the obvious that skin disease could go from self-healing harmless letter from Bishop Dewane in today’s bulletin. rush to true deadly leprosy. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast. On days of fast one full meal and two lesser meals are allowed. In the gospel, the miraculous healing is done by Jesus alone, Eating between meals is not permitted. Catholics who have but still Jesus wanted the healed leper to follow the rules. It completed their 18th year are bound by this law until the is still with us, this will of Jesus to heal and forgive our sins, beginning of their 60th year. but wishing all of us to go to another sinner like the priest, Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent are also days and hear Jesus’ voice in the words of the priest, who confirms of abstinence. On days of abstinence, meat may not be taken. such forgiveness. The mosaic priest did not erase illness but The law of abstinence binds all Catholics who have just confirmed the healing, in our confessional we priests completed their 14th year. confirm divine forgiveness to come into our souls. This week is Commitment Sunday for our annual The message of Jesus today, though, comes from the Catholic Faith Appeal and Offertory Campaign. You second reading: “Avoid giving offense… should have received a commitment card please everyone in every way.” This is a for the Catholic Faith Appeal from the very tough message! Imitating Jesus who Diocese and a commitment card for the loves us immensely, let us try to do it! Offertory Campaign from St. Martha. The Holy Season of Lent, which Please search your heart for the prepares us to celebrate the most solemn sacrificial gift, that as a follower of Jesus Christian feast of Easter, starts this represents your deep desire to live as He coming Ash Wednesday, February 17, did and help others. If you are attending when we Catholics mark our foreheads Mass, please place your commitment with blessed ashes as the external sign of our inner cards in the basket during the offertory collection. If you are determination to correct our faults, to make penance for our celebrating Mass through the web at home, we ask that you sins, and to achieve a closer union with Jesus, Our Eternal complete your card and mail to the parish office. And if you Love. need a commitment card, please contact the parish office. We Catholics renew this commitment, in these 40 days Smile, God loves you and so does Fr. Fausto of Lent, to Jesus, and we solemnly express such commitment in the renewal of our baptismal promises at with your St. Martha clergy: Easter. You are very familiar with my rhymes about Fathers Patrick, Jan, Chris, John, & Jerry becoming a SAINT with the capital “S”: Deacons Bill, Patrick, Robert, Vern and Kevin Sister Cathy and Brothers Lawrence & William

The obligation to attend Sunday Mass is dispensed until into the New Year (date to be given at a later time).

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The mission of 40 Days for Life is to bring together the body of Christ in a spirit of unity during a focused 40-day campaign of prayer, fasting, and peaceful activism, with the purpose of repentance, to seek God’s favor to turn hearts and minds from a culture of death to a culture of life, thus bringing an end to abortion.

COVID-19 Vaccines On MARCH 2nd and 4th, you’re invited to join St. Martha The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Church parishioners along with other Christians for the 40 Days issued a statement on the new COVID-19 vaccines. The for Life campaign between 7a.m. - 5p.m. These are days of full statement and additional information are available prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You’re also invited online in English and Spanish at usccb.org/prolife/ to stand and peacefully pray during daily vigils in the public biomedical-research. right-of-way outside Planned Parenthood at on Central Avenue, and also to help spread the word about this important community outreach. If you’d like more information or to sign up to help, please contact: Joseph Gina [email protected] or Annual Lenten Fish Fry visit 40daysforlife.com/sarasota 4880 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota

Every Friday during Lent, February 19 to March 26 4:30 p.m. ‐ 7:00 p.m

Choice of hand battered fish (fried or baked) or fried shrimp Choice of fries, rice, or mac n cheese Coleslaw & Roll Adults ‐ $12 A W D P Children ‐ $8.00 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat and Spirituality Center Seconds on fish ‐ $2.00 3989 S. Moon Drive, Venice Under 4 ‐ Free Ash Wednesday , February 17 Desserts & Soft drinks ‐ $1 The day begins at 9:30 a.m. and includes two conferences, a Weekly 50/50 Raffle simple lunch, Eucharistic Adoration, Mass with distribution

Columbus Hall also has a full cash bar of ashes, and opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation with soda, beer, wine & liquor. in a safe, tranquil setting along the Myakka River. For more information or to register, please call 941-486-0233 ext. 3004, Social distancing will be practiced. or visit the website at www.olph-retreat.org and click on Take out and curb service available “Schedule of Events.” View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com Bullen Email: [email protected] Pastor Email: [email protected]

Surviving Divorce Program - A 12-week program will begin Tuesday, February 16 at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 1301 Center Rd., Venice. There will be monthly group gatherings and weekly on-line Zoom meetings. Content includes internet access to a weekly video, group sharing and discussion. Participants will be provided assurance that they are not alone and a place to tell one's story and be heard. The cost of the program is $25 and includes a Participant’s Workbook and access to all videos. For more information and to register, contact Bob and Chris Smialek at [email protected] or 815-275-5305

Theology on Tap Sarasota - Theology on Tap has resumed on the third Thursday of the month (February 18) at 7 p.m. at the Mandeville Beer Garden in Sarasota, 428 N. Lemon Ave, Sarasota. Join us outside in the garden for free food and refreshments, presentations, and discussions about the faith. If you have any questions, please contact Joshua Mazrin at [email protected].

Weekend Seminar of St. Ignatius’ Rule of Discernment of Spirits - Saturday, February 20 and Sunday, February 21, Father Mark Yavarone, OMV, will offer a weekend seminar on St. Ignatius’ Rules for Discernment of Spirits. The profound wisdom in these rules can help us to pray better and more perseveringly, recognize temptation and reject it, and make good decisions. For more info or to register for either event, call Denise at 941-486-0233, ext. 3004, or visit the website www.olph-retreat.org and click on “Schedule of Events.”

Virtual Fundraiser, Our Mother’s House, a program of which provides housing and support for homeless mothers and their infant children, is having a virtual fundraiser titled “Child’s Play.” This night of interactive fun begins at 7 p.m., Thursday, February 25, with funds raised used to ensure that the mothers and their children receive the support they need as they strive for self-sufficiency. For information about the event, contact Lisa Ventura at [email protected] or 941-485-6264. A generous donor has offered to match all donations up to a total of $125,000. Please participate and help make a difference.

2021 Marriage Preparation Retreats - The Diocesan Office of Family Life is offering “Day of Reflection” retreats for couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage. The retreats are from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays April 17, August 7 and November 13. To register, please visit https://dioceseofvenice.regfox.com/ marriage-preparation-retreat-2021. To sign up for the retreat in Spanish, please contact St. Jude Parish in Sarasota at 941-955- 3934. For more information or to inquire about a virtual option contact Carrie Harkey at 941-484-9543 ext. 3019.

Monthly Days of Prayer - The Retreat Center of the Diocese of Venice, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3989 S. Moon Drive, Venice, continues to offer single days of prayer and overnight retreats in a safe, tranquil setting along the Myakka River. A Monthly Day of Prayer is offered on both the second Sunday and the second Wednesday of each month. Don’t forget your mask!

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Married love differs from any other love in the world. By its nature, the love of husband and wife Do you have a life insurance policy and is so complete, so ordered to a lifetime of want an immediate tax deduction? communion with God and each other, that it is open to creating a new human being Perhaps your children are grown and independent, and your they will love and care for together. other savings are sufficient to meet your retirement needs. Under these circumstances, donating life insurance may be an attractive option and allow you to make a larger gift than you might otherwise afford. Caritas Food Pantry First Baptist Church By transferring a life insurance policy prior to death, so that 1661 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236 St. Martha becomes the owner and beneficiary, you are entitled (Food pantry located on Adelia Ave) to an immediate charitable deduction for income tax purposes. Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. - Noon If you continue to pay the premiums, each payment is also a deductible charitable donation. If your family is in need of food due to Covid-19, please visit the Caritas Food Pantry. The food pantry window is Whether this strategy is right for you depends on your specific located on Adelia Ave. The volunteers will distribute the circumstances and your family’s financial situation. We advise packages of non-perishable food items through the window. you to speak with your financial advisor.

Thank you for your support of St. Martha Parish. Our parishioners are our only source of funds and your contributions keep the lights on, enable parish ministries, and support our outreach to the poor.

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Sunday Offertory as of 7-1-2020 thru 12-31-2020 2021 Catholic Faith Appeal as of 2-04-2021 Sunday Offertory & Unrestricted Donations $841,172.08 Goal $359,000.00

Operating Expenses $871,633.12 Contributions -$10,170.00 Operating Shortfall -$30,461.04 Needed to Reach Goal $348,830.00 View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com Weekly Mass Intentions O M Altar Servers Dn. Bob Gaitens 941-350-2634 Sun., Feb. 14 Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; 1 Cor 10:31 - 11:1; Mk 1:40-45 Altar Society Janet Cocco 941-366-4210 7:30 a.m. [CF] (Hall) Michael and Tony Kuczaboski by Jackie Archivist Ann Crowley 941-366-4210 9:00 a.m. [CF] (Hall) Mae and Leo Keeler by Claire Collins Arimathean Ministry Geri Roberts 941-600-8479 9:00 a.m. [JR] (Church) (L) Mary and Ray Bradley by Lynda Bethesda House Colleen McMenamin 941-366-1886 10:30 a.m. [FS] (Hall) For All Parishioners Catholic Charities Joan Pierse 941-355-4680 10:30 a.m. [JR] (Church) For All Parishioners Community Pregnancy Clinics 239-262-6381 12:00 p.m. [JC] (Hall/Viet) Special Intentions by the P. Family Casa Santa Marta Paula Jaramillo 941-366-4448 12:00 p.m. [PW] (Church) The LeTourneau Family by Lynda Blouin Choir/Cantor Virginia Bray 941-366-4210 5:30 p.m. [PW] (Hall) Liv & Dec’d Mbrs of the Burch Fam. by Joe Council of Catholic Women Marcia Stokes 334-648-4328 Mon., Feb. 15 Gn 4:1-15, 25; Mk 8:11-13 Development Committee Parish Office 941-366-4210 7:30 a.m. [JR] Sean O’Hern by Marge and Paul Lortie Eucharist Adoration Vicki Hatch 734-646-6188 8:30 a.m. [JC] Jose and Alberta by Albert Gomez Finance Council John Corey [email protected] 12:00 p.m. [CF] Anthony Emil Rocha by Emmeline Rocha-Sinha Family Ministry Gary Kerschner 941-961-8713 5:30 p.m. [PW] Ann Corey by John and Shelly Corey Herrig Caritas (9-11 a.m., M-F) Tony Cocco, Chair 941-366-5620 Tues., Feb. 16 Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Mk 8:14-21 7:30 a.m. [JC] Margaret Payne by Paul and Marge Lortie Hospitality Ministry Beth Cannata 941-321-2953 8:30 a.m. [CF] Deborah Dietz by Friend Jail Ministry Bob Hiniker 863-558-0407 12:00 p.m. [CF] (L) Louise and Joanie by Friend Knights of Columbus Tony Cocco 941-504-6960 5:30 p.m. [PW] The Sacred Heart by Alberto Gomez Lectors Ryan Winkler [email protected] Wed., Feb. 17 Jl 2:12-18; 2 Cor 5:20 - 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Sharon Fisher 941-713-3447 7:30 a.m. [PW] Margaret Gilbert by Barbara Paine Parish Council Beth Cannata 941-321-2953 9:00 a.m. [FS] Deborah Dietz by Friend Prayer Line Diane Domagala 941-306-6503 10:30 a.m. [CF] For All Parishioners R.C.I.A Maggie Gallucci 941-355-5957 12:00 p.m. [JR] John Tomiwovich by Martha Varano R.C.I.A Sue Thompson [email protected] 4:00 p.m. [PW] Marjorie Gilbert by Barbara Paine Respect Life Ministry Joseph Gina 941-702-1700 5:30 p.m. [FS] Ruth Gono by Barbara Paine Rosary Makers Don & Maxine Brand 941-755-9749 7:30 p.m. [JC] (Vietnamese) Marie Hoffberg Solve Maternity Homes Peggy Kerwin 941-748-0094 Thurs., Feb. 18 Dt 30:15-20; Lk 9:22-25 St. M. Early Learning Center Jamie Van Dyke 941-366-1395 7:30 a.m. [JC] The Gestopa Family by Gerson Gestopa Ushers John Whitfield 941-400-1472 8:30 a.m. [FS] Marie Hoffberg Witness to Love Jim & Agnes Rutushni 941-960-5128 12:00 p.m. [JR] Marie Bedessa by David and Paula Shigley E M H C 5:30 p.m. [JR] Mildred Burk by Susan Burk Parish, Nursing Home, Dn. Kevin Monahan [email protected] Fri., Feb. 19 Is 58:1-9a; Mt 9:14-15 and Homebound 7:30 a.m. [CF] Tony Caragiulo by Anna Caragiulo Hospital Calvin Kreider 941-928-6995 8:30 a.m. [JR] Herman Heibel by Richard and Geraldine Heibel 12:00 p.m. [JR] Ceil Barcewicz by Mallory and Bob Blank N D P 5:30 p.m. [FS] Herman Heibel by Richard and Geraldine Heibel St. Jude Sarasota 941-955-3934 Sat., Feb. 20 Is 58:9b-14; Lk 5:27-32 Christ the King Sarasota 941-924-2777 7:30 a.m. [JC] Ray Paquin by Friends from 7:30 a.m. Mass Incarnation Sarasota 941-921-6631 8:30 a.m. [CF] Herman Heibel by Richard and Geraldine Heibel Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Sarasota 941-755-1826 4:00 p.m. [FS] (Hall) (L) Serge Lochard by Friend St. Patrick Sarasota 941-378-1703 4:00 p.m. [JR] (Church) Elisabeth Love by St. Martha Clergy St. Mary Star of the Sea Longboat Key 941-383-1255 5:30 p.m. [PW] Marie Hoffberg St. Thomas More Sarasota 941-923-1691 Sun., Feb. 21 Gn 9:8-15; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15 St. Joseph Bradenton 941-756-3732 7:30 a.m. [JR] (Hall) Michael and Tony Kuczaboski by Jackie St. Michael the Archangel Siesta Key 941-349-4174 9:00 a.m. [CF] (Hall) (L) Dave and Kate Shaver Our Lady of the Angels Lakewood Ranch 941-752-6770 9:00 a.m. [JR] (Church) (L) Esabella Lerario by Nana and Papa 10:30 a.m. [FS] (Hall) For All Parishioners B N A 10:30 a.m. [CF] (Church) For All Parishioners 4380 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34232 12:00 p.m. [JC] (Hall/Viet) Special Intentions by the P. Family St. Martha Catholic School 941-953-4181 12:00 p.m. [PW] (Church) Cordelia Figg by Bernadette Fauster Principal: Mrs. Siobhan Young St. Mary Academy 941-366-4010 5:30 p.m. [PW] (Hall) Poor Souls in Purgatory by John and Margaret Principal: Mrs. Rebecca Reynolds Fr. Fausto (FS), Fr. Patrick (PW), Fr. Jan (JR), Fr. Chris (CF), C M H S Fr. John (JC), Fr. Victor (VC) 4171 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34232 941-371-4917 View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com View Our Parish Supporters at www.DiscoverMass.com

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