The Pallotines (Society of Catholic Apostolate) U.S.A. National Circus Church

32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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.

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

SUNDAY PARISH HALL

8 a.m. (Spanish) Noon (Vietnamese)

WEEKDAY

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

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.

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)

TV Mass Sunday, 9:30 a.m. on CW Network. Check your local

listings or go to dioceseofvenice/TVMass

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.)

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Monday through Friday at 11:15 a.m. in the Church.

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.

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.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

Saturdays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass

HOUSE BLESSING Contact Sara Brinn at the Parish Office

PRAYER LINE 941-306-6503

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2017

200 N. Orange Avenue Sarasota, Florida 34236

Telephone

(941) 366-4210

Website www.stmartha.org

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St. Martha Roman Catholic Church

Office Hours Monday Friday 9 a.m. - Noon & 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

From Our Pastor, Fr. Fausto ...

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

My Dear Friends, So sad that a deranged mind has seen fit to kill

people worshiping in a Texas church where it seems his in-laws did attend: pray for the end of hatred and the triumph of the love of God, in whose company those martyred people are now. Pray for the triumph of God!

Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, president of the USCCB, issued the following statement:

“I extend my prayers and the prayers of my brother bishops for the victims, the families, the first responders, our Baptist brothers and sisters, indeed the whole community of Sutherland Springs. We stand in unity with you in this time of terrible tragedy - as you stand on holy ground, ground marred today by horrific violence. We ask the Lord for healing of those injured, His loving care of those who have died and the consolation of their families.”

Today’s Gospel is based on the customs of Israel at Jesus’ times. The groom would go in the evening to the bride’s house and was met by the bridesmaids who were young ladies, obviously virgins themselves, who with lighted up lamps would lead the nuptial procession. As it happened, the groom was late and the organized

bridesmaids were smart enough to carry flasks of reserve oil for their lamps, so they could weather the delay. But the absent-minded bridesmaids had to leave the procession to find fuel for their lamps, and when back to the spot, they found no one. They rushed to the groom’s house, but the groom didn’t receive them. Jesus then gives us a warning: “stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour” when God stops the clock of our terrestrial life. Heart attack, an act of terrorism, a fatal traffic accident can cut our lives suddenly, and we will find ourselves facing God’s judgement: will we be in a state of grace? Let’s be ready and in the state of grace.

Last week we celebrated Rome’s Cathedral. If you have visited any basilica in Rome, the guards will not allow women with skimpy or sexy clothing. Here in Sarasota, a beach city, sometimes we have a cavalierly attitude about church dress code. Let’s review the rules of conduct in church. We must be conscious of Jesus’ presence in church and conduct ourselves according to the faith we profess with our lips, not according to our climate, hot and, even in winter, usually warm. The etiquette of church conduct starts at home. 1. Dress modestly. What might be sexy and appealing

at a bar, a beach or at a party, is an insult to God. We are so “politically correct” in our speech and conduct that we would not dream to offend anyone, but we have no scruples to offend God. Remember that God has created us and He knows perfectly how we are made, both body and soul, so we do not need to parade our bodies in His house - RIGHT?

2. Prepare for your generous offer ing to God, and bring your name tag, so that your priests and fellow parishioners will know you and greet you by name.

3. Have breakfast, if attending later Masses, with an eye to the Eucharistic fast of one hour Usually by the time we

PSALTER WEEK IV

drive, participate at Mass, one hour is surely accounted for. 4. Be on time. You would not dream to be late going to

a movie, opera, concert, sporting event, or even a private dinner invitation. You young mothers and fathers have children that you feed, dress them up, make sure you sent them to the bathroom before your departure for church, and then nice and happy you are ready to start the car, on time, and then a little voice in the back seat pleads, “Mom, I need to go potty”...argh!!

5. On entering the church, hats off for men, maybe a veil (optional) for ladies. Make the sign of the cross, lightly touching the Holy Water, with a heart sorry for our sins, this greeting will erase our daily venial sins. It is the same effct achieved at the Penitential Rite, or Holy Water sprinkling at the beginning of the Mass. By the way, Holy Communion has the same effect.

6. Genuflect with our dominant knee, or as in the case of us arthritic elderlies, bow to the cross or to the tabernacle. Let’s get in to an available pew, kneel or sit and pray, and now is the time to turn off the ring of our cell phones.

7. Respond and sing out loud, following the songs offered by the cantor. “Those who sing, pray twice,” St. Augustine said. If God has not given some of us a singing, tuned–up voice, then let’s hum it.

8. The rules to follow at the Mass are: a. Stand at the beginning of the Mass, as the priest

enters, through the penitential service, the Gloria and the opening prayer.

b. Sit at the beginning of the first reading to the end of the second reading.

c. Stand from the Alleluia to the end of the Gospel, during the Creed, and Prayers of the Faithful.

d. Sit during the Sermon and Offertory. e. Stand at the Invitation to Prayer - “Pray Brothers

and Sisters…” to the end of the Holy, Holy, Holy. f. Kneel for Eucharistic Prayer until the Great Amen. g. Stand from Out Father to “Behold, the Lamb of God” h. Sit at Communion until the Final Prayer. i. Stand from the Final Prayer until the end.

9. Be orderly in going to Holy Communion. Answer “Amen” with a bow to the priest saying, “The Body of Christ” and likewise to the deacon, “The Blood of Christ.” Here in St. Martha, Communion with the Body and Blood of Christ is offered on Sundays at the 9:00 a.m. Mass. It is your choice to receive Jesus’ body on the mouth or reverently in your cupped hand, sustained by the other hand. Once receiving the Sacred Body, step aside and immediately consume it, then go back and sit in the pew.

10. Pray and reflect after r eceiving Holy Communion. It is often perplexing to witness people receiving Holy Communion and bolting to the side doors (the main church door cannot be used as the Communion ministers are distributing Jesus). We do not know why people cannot pay due homage to Jesus inside their bodies, so we obviously cannot judge such conduct, only God is the judge. Church traditions invite us to come back to our pew, sit and dialogue with Jesus, leaving the church after the presider is out of the door.

I hope that, following our traditions, we give due respect and love to God, and good example to our neighbors.

T W O P Sun., Nov. 12 7:00 a.m. Ministry Fair - Courtyard 8:00 a.m. Sunday Coffee - Geenen Hall 8:00 a.m. Blood Drive - Parking Lot 10:15 a.m. Religious Educa on - 2nd Floor Classrooms 11:30 a.m. Reconciliation/1st Communion Prep - 2nd Floor 11:30 a.m. Confession - Fr. Jan Mon., Nov. 13 - St. Frances Xavier Cabrini 7:00 p.m. Bap smal Classes - Conference Room Tues., Nov. 14 6:30 p.m. RCIA Classes - Conference Room Wed., Nov. 15 - St. Albert the Great 5:30 p.m. Adult Choir Prac ce - Choir Room 6:00 p.m. Family Dinner - Fr. Fausto Parish Hall Thurs., Nov. 16 - St. Margaret of Scotland Fri., Nov. 17 - St. Elizabeth of Hungary 8:00 p.m. AA (Spanish) - Geenen Hall Sat., Nov. 18 - St. Rose Philippine 9:00 a.m. Confession - Fr. Fausto 9:30 a.m. Legion of Mary - Geenen Hall 10:00 a.m. Council of Catholic Women - Conference Room 3:00 p.m. Confession - Fr. Jan 4:00 p.m. St. Martha School Raffle Sale - Courtyard

32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Family Dinner Hosted by Knights of Columbus Wednesday, November 15 at 6:00 p.m. Fr. Fausto Parish Hall Menu Roast Beef, Potatoes, Salad, Vegetable, Rolls, and Dessert All are welcome with a $5.00 donation per person. Tickets are available in parish office.

READING TUTORS NEEDED Would you like to help a child learn how to read? St Martha School is looking for you! If interested, please contact the Parish Office.

CHURCH OPERATING RESULTS 7-1-2017 THROUGH 10-29-2017

Offertory & Other Income (excludes special donations & bequests)

ACTUAL BUDGET DIFF

$404,608 $437,664 ($33,056) Operating Expenses $578,150 $604,878 $26,728 Deficit through 10-29-2017 ($173,542) ($167,214) ($6,328)

CATHOLIC FAITH APPEAL DRIVE Assessment $332,000 Pledges through 10-29-2017 ($313,317) Uncollected Pledges 10-29-2017 $17,335 Net Shortfall through 10-29-2017 ($36,018)

BLOOD DRIVE Sunday, November 12, 2017 8:30 am to 12:30 pm St. Martha Church Parking All donors receive a Wellness Check including: • Blood Pressure • Pulse • Temperature • Iron Count • Cholesterol Screening

ONE LUCKY DONOR WILL WIN A 2-YEAR CAR LEASE FOR A FORD FOCUS SE *All donors between November 1, 2017 and January 6, 2018 will be eligible to enter to win courtesy of Sarasota Ford. 25 finalists. Must be present day of drawing to win.

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SAINT FRANCES XAVIER CABRINI NOVEMBER 13

Maria Francesca Cabrini, born in Italy, began teaching in an orphanage at age twenty-four; six years later, she founded the Missionary

Sisters of the Sacred Heart. In 1889, at the request of Pope Leo XIII, she traveled to the United States to work with Italian immigrants. Her congregation spread throughout the United States, Italy, South and Central America, and England. In 1946, she became the first American citizen to be canonized. From her may we learn that “we must pray without tiring, for salvation depends on Jesus alone.”

Living with Christ

Now, please stop reading and go visit the Ministry Fair in the courtyard! Stop by each table and speak to a representative from the all the different ministries you can volunteer for here at St. Martha.

Smile, God loves you and so does Fr. Fausto

with your St. Martha clergy: Fathers Patrick, Wojciech, Sebastian, Jan, John & Jerry

Deacons Bill and Patrick; plus Brothers Bill, Tom & Lawrence

and Sisters Cathy & Marianne

“Christ came to liberate us from the cycle of violence by showing us how to love and be merciful. As the culture of death threatens to electively select who does and who does not deserve life, we must uphold that all human

life has invaluable dignity and worth.”

BULLETIN Email PASTOR EMAIL bulletinsmc@stmartha.org pastor@stmartha.org

MARRIAGE BANNS

Giuseppi Giuliani & Mariela Vidal Carpio (2)

Lord our God, You are always faithful and quick to show mercy. Our brothers and sisters were suddenly, and violently, taken from us. Come swiftly to their aid, have mercy on them, and comfort their family and friends by the power and protection of the cross. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER

Our Lady of Victory Council #3358 will host its annual Thanksgiving dinner for the homeless, the homebound, the lonely, and anyone else who would like to enjoy a delicious wholesome meal in the company of others on Thanksgiving Day. Dinner will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. In addition the Knights will donate funds to organizations that feed the hungry on a continuing basis. To make a financial donation, please make checks payable to K of C Council #3358 and send them to the Knights of Columbus, 4880 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34232- Attn: Grand Knight Ken Nota. If you wish to make a turkey donation, please deliver it to the Council Hall on Sunday November 19th between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. If you would like to volunteer or work the Thanksgiving event please call Chris Baer at (248) 299-9805 or email her at baerc3436@gmail.com.

Mayors’ Feed the Hungry Program Thanksgiving Food Drive November 6 - 17, 2017

Boxes will be placed in the Parish Office, Parish Hall and Church. Please help us fill the boxes with non-perishable food items. The Mayors’ Feed the Hungry Program is endorsed by the Mayors of Sarasota, Bradenton, Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach, Longboat Key, North Port, Palmetto, and Venice. All the food we collect is given away free at food pantries in Sarasota and Manatee counties. Visit www.mayorsfeedthehungry.org for more information.

SARASOTA MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON

Wednesday, November 22

11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. St. Martha Church in Fr. Fausto Parish Center

We are looking for table hospitality volunteers for our annual family-style Thanksgiving luncheon to welcome our guest homeless, assist with their name tag introductions and food service. The goal of the luncheon is to convene a community gathering similar to what you will have with family or friends on Thanksgiving. To volunteer, email Chaplain Tom at tompfaff@verizon.net.

S .M B S

There will be NO Bible Study this week.

Many times, when we examine our conscience, we find some things that are truly bad! But Jesus carries them. -Pope Francis

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. Jan Rykala, S.A.C., Parochial Vicar Rev. John Cao, C.R.M.., Hospital Chaplain

Rev. George “Jerry” Hogan, Circus Chaplain Rev. Deacon William Ladroga

Rev. Deacon C. Patrick Macaulay 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

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

J G H S C !

DIOCESAN MISSION January November 11 & 12, 2017

Sr. Ignatia Ezeimo, SJS will be joining us at all Masses this weekend to speak about The Saint Lucy’s Home in St. Lucia, the Caribbean. The Saint Lucy’s Home was started by Monsignor Patrick A.B. Anthony on December 13, 1983 and is one of the nation’s longest standing homes for the elderly. The Saint Lucy’s Home has played a fundamental role in providing shelter and care for the homeless, raising awareness of the needs of the poor and deprived in the society whilst promoting a sense of togetherness and sharing within the community.

Trigésimo Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 12 de noviembre de 2017 Estén, pues, preparados, porque no saben ni el día ni la hora. — Mateo 25:13

LA SABIDURÍA

Nuestra tema de hoy es la sabiduría. La primera lectura del Libro de la Sabiduría presenta este valioso regalo como un espíritu femenino, una virtud muy deseable buscada por muchos y posible, por la gracia de Dios, para todos los que la buscan. En el Evangelio de hoy, Jesús relata una parábola para ilustrar de una manera práctica y concreta qué es la sabiduría. Los sabios conservan sus recursos, los usan prudentemente, con atención al paso del tiempo. Los tontos, por otro lado, por no planear su futuro, quedarán en la oscuridad. Las dos lecturas indican lo accesible que es la sabiduría a todos los que la buscan de manera sencilla y sincera. Las palabras de Pablo no tocan directamente el tema de la sabiduría, pero describen un resultado de la verdadera sabiduría: A la persona sabia de fe ni la muerte le asusta, porque nuestra fe en la resurrección de Jesús nos dice que todos vamos a despertar a una vida nueva en Cristo.

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CCW CHRISTMAS TREE RAFFLE This beautiful Christmas tree could be yours! Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. Tickets are available at the Ministry Fair this weekend, Sunday Coffee Service, and during the week in the Parish Office. The raffle will be on Sunday, December 17 at the CCW Christmas Bake Sale.

Mass Intentions Sun., Nov. 12 Wis 6:19-16; 1 Thes 4:13-18; Mt 25:1-13

7:30 a.m. [JR] Kevin Crowley by Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Meyers

8:00 a.m. [PR] (Span/Hall) Ray Macaulay by St. Martha CCW

9:00 a.m. [PW] Ralph Nashwinter by Mindy & Sandy

9:00 a.m [JR] (Hall) Benjamin Aldaba by Jennifer Javier

10:30 a.m. [FS] For All Parishioners

12:00 p.m. [FS] Parents by Rosario & Donna Criscuolo

12:00 p.m. [JC] (Viet/Hall) Phaolo by Tin Family

5:30 p.m. [WS] (L) John McGruder by Mary

Mon., Nov. 13 Wis 1:1-7; Lk 17:1-6

7:30 a.m. [JC] Poor Souls

8:30 a.m. [JR] Olga Pietro by Maria Rocca

12:00 p.m. [JR] Ray Macaulay by The Pallottines

5:30 p.m. [WS] Alexandro Ross by Marian Ross

Tues., Nov. 14 Wis 2:23-3:9; Lk 17:7-10

7:30 a.m. [GH] Dora Irene Massaro by The Pallottines

8:30 a.m. [PW] Tom Anderson by Frances Anderson

12:00 p.m. [JC] Special Intention by Friends

5:30 p.m. [WS] Tom Anderson by Francis

Wed., Nov. 15 Wis 6:1-11; Lk 17:11-19

7:30 a.m. [JR] Poor Souls

8:30 a.m. [PW] Vincenzo Nelida by Maria Rocca

12:00 p.m. [FS] Ann Murphy

5:30 p.m. [JR] Kevin Crowley by Judith Melly

Thurs., Nov. 16 Wis 7:22b-8:1; Lk 17:20-25

7:30 a.m. [PW] Bob & Marguerite Romaine

8:30 a.m. [PW] Kevin Crowley by St. Martha Parish

12:00 p.m. [JC] Henry “Hank” Belszek by Marie Vaciuita

5:30 p.m. [FS] Mary Lyons by John Shea

Fri., Nov. 17 Wis 13:1-9; Lk 17:26-37

7:30 a.m. [JC] (L) Rafael Francia by Vince & Rosalyn Francia

8:30 a.m. [WS] Cherry Bell Griffin by The Pallottines

12:00 p.m. [JR] Mary Louise Shields by Nancy Connors

5:30 p.m. [JR] Poor Souls

Sat., Nov. 18 Wis 18:14-16, 19:6-9; Lk 18:1-8

7:30 a.m. [JR] Jack Suponcic by Diane Such

8:30 a.m. [WS] Philip Delaney, Sr. by The Delaney Family

4:00 p.m. [FS] Lvg & Decd Members of Plouffe Family by Joe & Betty

5:30 p.m. [PW] John F. Mulligan, II by Doug Mulligan

Sun., Nov. 19 1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30

7:30 a.m. [PW] Jack Suponcic by Diane Such

8:00 a.m. [PR] (Span/Hall) Poor Souls

9:00 a.m. [JR] Frances Naglieri by Ida Naglieri

9:00 a.m. [WS] (Hall) Dr. Joann Overlease by Jack & Hank

10:30 a.m. [FS] For All Parishioners

12:00 p.m. [PW] Stephanie Morano by Mom & Dad

12:00 p.m. [JC] (Viet/Hall) Matta by Tin Family

5:30 p.m. [FS] Manuel de Jesus Roman by Family Fr. Fausto (FS), Fr. Patrick (PW), Fr. Wojciech (WS),

Fr. Jan (JR), Fr. John (JC), Fr. Pablo (PR), Fr. Jerry (GH)

OUTREACH MINISTRIES Altar Servers Brian Clark 993-8526

Altar Society Susan Schussler 961-4927

Archivist Ted Cover 379-0758

Arimathean Ministry Cindy Rottkamp 544-8117

Bethesda House Colleen McMenamin 366-1886

Catholic Charities Marisa Zorger 355-4680

Caritas (9-11 a.m., M-F) Tony Cocco, Chair 366-5620

Casa Santa Marta Debbie Greising 366-4448

Choir/Cantor Virginia Bray 366-4210

Council of Catholic Women Sara Brinn 366-4210

Eucharist Adoration Parish Office 366-4210

Finance Council John J. DeStefano 306-5014

Family Ministry Gary Kerschner 961-8713

Hospitality Ministry Beth Cannata 321-2953

Jail Ministry Br. Jim Connolly, CFX 617-872-9714

Knights of Columbus Ken Nota 401-206-9056

Lectors Ed Hale 1edhale@gmail.com

Legion of Mary Diane Such 993-9354

Ministries John Gearon 320-4745

Peace & Justice/S.U.R.E. John McGruder 953-6541

Parish Council Roland Gibson 685-1204

Prayer Line Diane Domagala 306-6503

R.C.I.A Maggie Gallucci 355-5957

R.C.I.A Sue Thompson suehome2@verizon.net

Respect Life Ministry Jim & Peg Styer 377-1929

Rosary Makers Don & Maxine Brand 755-9749

Solve Maternity Homes Peggy Kerwin 748-0094

St. M. Early Learning Center Jamie Van Dyke 366-1395

Ushers Robert Morrissey 726-9107

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Parish Pam Paulson 366-4210

Hospital Calvin Kreider 928-6995

Nursing Home Pam Paulson 366-4210

BISHOP NEVINS ACADEMY 4380 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34232 St. Martha Catholic School 953-4181

Principal: Mrs. Siobhan Young

St. Mary Academy 366-4010 Principal: Ms. Rebecca Reynolds

CARDINAL MOONEY HIGH SCHOOL 371-4917

4171 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34232

IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND OUR SCHEDULED MASSES, CONTACT OUR NEIGHBORING PARISHES: St. Jude Sarasota 955-3934

Christ the King Chapel Sarasota 924-2777

Incarnation Sarasota 921-6631

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Sarasota 755-1826

St. Patrick Sarasota 378-1703

St. Mary Star of the Sea Longboat Key 383-1255

St. Thomas More Sarasota 923-1691

St. Joseph Bradenton 756-3732

St. Michael the Archangel Siesta Key 349-4174

Our Lady Queen of Angels Lakewood Ranch 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.