January 3, 2016 - Saint Mary Catholic Church

Saint Mary Catholic Church
110 St. Mary Avenue SW, Ft. Walton Beach, Florida 32548
1914-2016: Over a Century of Service for the Glory of God
MISSION STATEMENT
We, the Catholic Community of Saint Mary Parish, united by faith in Jesus
Christ, are dedicated to proclaiming the Kingdom of God by knowing,
loving, and serving the Lord and one another.
CLERGY
Father John Licari
Parish Administrator
Father William Ganci
Parochial Vicar
Deacon Michael Brown
Deacon Daniel McAuliffe
Deacon Robert Saxer
Deacon Michael Symons
Deacon Wayne Walker
CHURCH STAFF
Phone: 243-3742 Fax: 243-1271
Office Hours: 9:00-3:30 Mon.-Fri.
[email protected]
Kimberly Solberg, Receptionist
Donna Bridgford, Secretary
Pat Demski, Finance
Mary Pickard, Religious Education
Mary Lambeth, Youth Ministry
Rob Henry, Maintenance
ST. MARY SCHOOL
Phone: 243-8913
Gerard Kubelka, Principal
MSGR. MULLINS
PARISH LIFE CENTER
Phone: 226-4712
Ryan Thompson, Administrator
THRIFT SHOP
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Sonia Justiniano, Manager
ST. MARY OUTREACH
Thursday 9-11 a.m. 243-0004
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil: 5:30 & 7:00p.m. (Español)
Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 a.m.
Polish Mass: Third Sunday of the month
3:00 p.m. in the Chapel
WEEKDAY MASSES
Monday - Friday
6:30 & 8:15 a.m.
Saturday 8:15 a.m.
WEBSITE
www.saintmarychurchfwb.org
RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE
Sat.: 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Also by appointment by calling 243-3742
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The Epiphany
of Ordinary
the Lord Time
LOOKING IN THE RIGHT PLACES
“Appearances can be deceiving,” as the saying
goes. As we celebrate the epiphania, the “appearing”
of the eternal Word of God on earth, this is still true.
What rapturous foresight must have filled Isaiah
as he wrote the words we hear today. How, for four
hundred years, they must have filled the hearts of the
people of Israel with hope for the day when God’s
glory would shine on them. How deceived some must
have felt when the glory of God came to them in the
lowliest and humblest of human lives.
We have many expectations about how the divine
presence will appear among us. But we can also set
ourselves up, through these expectations, to miss the
divine glory when it truly appears. We get caught up
in looking for the star, forgetting that the star is not
the divine sign, the babe is. It may take a persistent
journey for us to come upon the true appearance of
God’s glory in our lives: Jesus Christ.
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Pray for…
Recen por…
Jerry Blood, Eleanor Black, Kimberley Black, Leonor
Quiray, Buddy Thomas, Aida Lara, Phyliss Lankford,
Pam Stockbridge, Izabella Izahaq, Lorene Barrett,
Dcn. Bob Saxer, Helen Richardson, Dorothy Murphy,
Celia Cassinelli, Misty Pounders, Cindy Burton,
Mary Miller, Sylvia Smith.
We will remove the names at the end of each month unless notified by a
family member. To protect privacy, only family members are able to add
names to this list.
Offertory Collection: Dec. 19-20
$12,252.86
School Collection: $2,548.14
The Three Kings in today’s Gospel
traveled a great distance at considerable
cost to offer their richest gifts to the Infant Jesus. How
far will I go and what will I offer to do homage to this
newborn King and Savior?
Next week’s Second Collection is for the Catholic Sharing Appeal
CARE FOR THE ELDERLY
… a r eal dilemma for many families today. We will all
be there someday! RESPITE volunteers provide a few
hours relief for caregivers to get out and do the everyday
errands that need to be done, plus give the shut-in a
change of face. For info call Kay Coker at 243-4602.
NOTICE
The 5:30 p.m. Mass on January 9th will be bilingual.
Following Mass we will have our parish International
Dinner in the Parish Life Center.
PRAYER SERVICE
TO END THE DEATH PENALTY
There will be a prayer service to
end the Death Penalty on Jan. 5th
from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Chapel.
All are invited to join in prayer.
SUNDAY JANUARY 3
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
7:30 a.m.
Pro Populo
9:30 a.m.
Jeffrey Hawk
11:30 a.m. Tess Graziano
MONDAY JANUARY 4
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious
6:30 a.m.
Alec McCormack
8:15 a.m.
Jean Milano
TUESDAY JANUARY 5
Saint John Neumann, Bishop
6:30 a.m.
Patricia L. Morris
8:15 a.m.
Richard Manning-Living
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 6
Saint Andre Bessette, Religious
6:30 a.m.
Ray Pontia
8:15 a.m.
Jacqueline Tisza
THURSDAY JANUARY 7
Saint Raymond of Pemyafort, Priest
6:30 a.m.
Esther Newcomer-Living
8:15 a.m.
Herbert Sanborn
FRIDAY JANUARY 8
Christmas Weekday
6:30 a.m.
Peter Clarke
8:15 a.m.
Nadine DeRouin
SATURDAY JANUARY 9
Christmas Weekday
8:15 a.m.
Kathy Zmuda
5:30 p.m.
Beatrice Anderson
No 7:00 p.m. Mass
SUNDAY JANUARY 10
THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
7:30 a.m.
Mary Elizabeth Stone-Living
9:30 a.m
Pro Populo
11:30 a.m.
Bill C. Walker
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Council of Catholic Women
January Meeting
Friday, January 8th
We begin with the Holy Rosary
at 7:40 a.m. in the church
followed by Mass at 8:15 a.m.
The meeting begins at 9:15 a.m. in the PLC and
is featuring “Santa’s Mistakes”. Ladies can drop
off their “Santa Mistakes” gifts at the PLC Café
between Jan. 4th and Jan. 7th. The Little Red
Wagon is baby essentials through age two and/or
housekeeping essentials to be donated to the
Ronda Coon Women’s Home. Questions? Call
862-6078.
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CCW St. Martha Evening Group will meet for
a Holy Hour of Adoration in the Chapel at
5:30 p.m. on Friday, January 8th followed
by dinner out. We are collecting men’s cold
weather gear (i.e. caps, socks, sweatshirts, etc.)
for Waterfront Rescue Mission. For more info
about this evening group for working gals and
those with young children who desire to share in
fellowship, prayer and service, contact
Mary at 651-1459.
SPIRITUAL BOOK CLUB
Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and
Redemption by Bryan Stevenson.
We will begin with this
selection on Tues., Feb.
9th at 1:00 in the PLC.
Discussion session
will run approximately
nine consecutive weeks
ending on/about April 5th.
Participants must order
their own book. For more
information, contact Mary
at 651-1459.
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE TILMA
Presently, the Tilma is being shared each week
by parish families. If you wish to have the Tilma in
your home for one week and pray the Rosary
contact Lancy Colaco at 244-0651.
FEED YOUR FAITH
Adult Faith Affirmation Programs
January–May 2016
All Classes Begin the Week of Jan. 24th
Symbolon Part 2: The Catholic Faith Explained
This is a stunning new video series that systematically presents the BIG picture of the Catholic Faith.
Dr. Edward Sri leads over 25 of the nation’s top
experts to clearly and comprehensively explain the
Catholic Faith in a way that helps us know it, live it,
and articulate it to others. Parents, this 10 part
series will help you share our faith with your
children in religious education studies.
Sunday: 9:45-11:15a.m.. Monday: 9:00-11:00a.m.
and Wednesday: 6:00-8:00p.m.
Lectio Peter: Cornerstone of Catholicism
Dr. Tim Gray takes us on a journey into the life of
one of history’s most compelling characters, Saint
Peter. In these 10 stirring lectures, we’ll see
how God transformed this flawed, poor, impetuous
fisherman into the “rock” who would lead his
Church. Wednesday : 6:00-8:00p.m.
The Lamb’s Supper: The Mass and the
Apocalypse - Dr. Scott Hahn and Mike Aquilina
explore the Biblical relationship between the Holy
Mass and the Book of Revelation whose apocalyptic
theme has both fascinated and perplexed
Christians for centuries. Monday: 9:00-11:00a.m.
For info contact www.saintmaryfwb.org/adultfaith-affirmation
Facilitators needed for ALL Classes!
PRAYER AT THE CAPITAL—JANUARY 12TH
START THE YEAR PRAYING FOR THE USA!
Bus to Tallahassee! Prayer on the Capitol Steps.
Buses will leave the Destin United Methodist Church,
200 Destin Drive at 6:00a.m.
Tickets are $40 and include breakfast on the bus.
Call Marilyn Oest at 243-4245 for more information
Our Lady of Fatima Statue
The Fa ma statue will be in the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Valen n this week. Help us to
pray for World Peace, conversions, and for
voca ons to the priesthood and religious life.
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ST MARY PARISH
INTERNATIONAL
FAMILY POTLUCK DINNER
Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.
PARISH LIFE CENTER GYM
*Activities & Prizes*
♫ Entertainment♫
BRING YOUR FAVORITE
ETHNIC DISH TO SHARE
“BUNCO FEVER”
Mark your calendars for Tuesday,
Jan.12th at 6:00 p.m. in the PLC Café
for our January Bunco Games.
There will be food, fun, and
new friends to meet!
Be ready to “boogie” on in!
CHASTITY PROGRAM
SACRED HEART HOSPITAL
Tuesday, Jan. 5th, 2016—School Resumes
Friday, Feb. 5th, 2016—Brite Stars Gala Auction &
Dinner
Friday-Saturday, Feb.12th-13th—School Play
“Suessical” - Mark your calendars!
A special thank you to the students of Saint Mary
School for their overwhelming generosity in
providing socks and underwear for the needy
children of our community.
ST. MARY SCHOOL POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
The school is taking applications for an AfterCare
Director and part time AfterCare employees. Also,
the school is seeking Substitute Teachers for all
grades. For more information call the school
office at 243-8913 after Jan. 4th.
ST. MARY THRIFT SHOP
The Thrift Shop will be closed Dec. 23rd to
Jan. 5th. They will reopen on Wed. Jan. 6th
with a fantastic 1/2 price sale on all clothing,
purses and shoes.
COME FIND YOUR AFTER
CHRISTMAS BARGAINS!
Parentstogetherwiththeir7thand8thgrade
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La Epifanía del Señor
BUSCAR EN EL LUGAR CORRECTO
“Las apariencias engañan” dice el refrán. Al celebrar la epifanía, la manifestación del Verbo
de Dios eterno en la erra, el refrán sigue siendo cierto.
¡Qué sublime premonición debe haber sen do Isaías al escribir las palabras que hoy
escuchamos! Por cuatrocientos años, cómo habrán llenado los corazones del pueblo de Israel
con esperanzas de que llegaría el día en que la gloria de Dios se derramaría sobre ellos. ¡Qué
desilusionados deben haberse sen do algunos cuando la gloria de Dios les llegó en una vida
humana de las más bajas y humildes!
Tenemos muchas expecta vas de cómo la presencia divina va a manifestarse entre nosotros. Pero también
podemos exponernos, por culpa de esas expecta vas, a perder de vista la gloria divina cuando se nos aparece de
verdad. Nos entretenemos buscando la estrella, y nos olvidamos que la estrella no es la señal divina, sino el bebé.
Puede que tengamos que persis r en el camino antes de llegar a encontrarnos con la apariencia real de la gloria de
Dios en nuestra vida: Jesucristo.
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La Epifanía del Señor
En este Año Jubilar de la Misericorida, la Epifanía celebra la misericordia de
Dios brillando sobre los reyes magos desde la estrella que los guía. Sus reinos
estaban muy lejos de Jerusalén, sus religiones muy lejos de la alianza de Dios con
Israel. Al principio la estrella guió a los magos a Jerusalén en donde ellos podrían
“recalcular” su búsqueda con la ayuda del propio “GPS” de Dios, las Escrituras
judías. Que humilde y consternado debió ser el momento en que los magos vieron
al Mesías del mundo no en un palacio sino con una pareja pobre en un pueblito
insignificante. Ahí es donde está la misericordia de Dios, brillando en la estrella
que guió a los magos a adorar a Jesús, el Príncipe de la Paz. Hoy los reyes magos nos
invitan a “recalcular” nuestro camino de vida durante este Año Jubilar, siguiendo la
estrella de la misericordia de Dios a lo largo del camino de amor humilde, para
descubrir una relación personal renovada con Jesús hacia nosotros mismos para que
podamos convertirnos “estrellas guías” dirigiendo también a otros buscadores a
encontrar a Jesús
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Sal 2:7bc8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25
Martes: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Sal 72 (71):
1-4, 7-8; Mc 6:34-44
Miércoles: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Sal 72 (71):
1-2, 10, 12-13; Mc 6:45-52
ESTA MISA ES OFRECIDA POR
ELETERNO DESCANSO
Abelardo Lara-Alfaro
Estudio Biblico y Rito Iniciación
Cristiana de Adultos (RCIA)
A Journey Through the Bible
Un Recorrido por la Biblia
Hora: 6:30pm
6 de enero 2016 - Familia Rober ts
(910) 916-0275 (910) 221-7764
3 de febrero 2016 Familia Damian-Lastra (850) 533-9780
Cena Internacional
PANFLETOS: Tenemos
panfletos con información
sobre la misa, todos los
servicios y actividades
Sábado,09 de enero 2016 6:30 PM
Gimnasio del Centro Parroquial
Actividades y premios
Entrentenimiento
POR FAVOR TRAIGA SU PLATO FAVORITO
PARA COMPARTIR
Jueves:
1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Sal 72
(71):1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lc 4:14-22a
Convivio Mensual
Necesitamos familias - una
para cada mes del año para ser anfitriones de esta
bonita ac vidad
ACTIVIDADES DEL MINISTERIO HISPANO
Viernes: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Sal 147:12-15,
19-20; Lc 5:12-16
VIERNES
Sábado: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Sal 149:1-6a,
9b; Jn 3:22-30
4TO JUEVES 6:00 pm 21 enero 2016 Clase de Bau simo en el PLC
Domingo: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 o Is 40:1-5,
9-11; Sal 29 (28):1-4, 3, 9-10 o Sal 104
(103):1b-4, 24-25, 27-30; Hch 10: 34-38
o Tit 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Lc 3:15-16, 21-22
9:00 am Adoración al San simo hasta el sábado a las 8:00 am en la capilla
SÁBADOS
8:00 pm 6 febrero Convivio Mensual
09 ENERO 2016 5:30 Misa Bilingue (No Habra Misa a las 7:00 PM)
13 ENERO 2016 6:00 pm Reunion del Equipo Litugico y ac vidades con el Padre Will
09 FEB 2016
6:30 pm Fiesta - Martes de Carnaval en el Centro Parroquial