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Saint Mary Catholic Church
110 St. Mary Avenue SW, Ft. Walton Beach, Florida 32548
1914-2014: 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
Office Hours: 9:00-3:30 Mon.-Fri.
Phone: 243-3742 Fax: 243-1271
[email protected]
Kimberly Solberg, Receptionist
Donna Bridgford, Secretary
Pat Demski, Finance
Mary Pickard, Religious Education
Mary Lambeth, Youth Ministry
Tom Baroco, Music 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: 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
Friday: 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m.
Sonia Justiniano, Manager
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil: 5:30 & 7:00p.m. (Español)
Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30a.m.
Polish Mass: Third Sunday of the month
3:00p.m. in the Chapel
WEEKDAY MASSES
Monday - Friday
6:30 & 8:15a.m.
Saturday 8:15a.m.
RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE
Sat.: 3:00 to 5:00p.m.
Also by appointment by calling 243-3742
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
Lentisthetimeofyearthatwedevotetoscrutinizingourlivesinthelightofourbaptismintothedeathandresurrection
ofJesus.Today’sreadingsareaniceshorthandcatechismofwhatourbaptizedlivesmean.AsNoahpassedthroughthe
watersofthe loodtoacovenantwithGod,sodidweenterintoacovenant,promisedrelationshipwithGodthroughour
baptism.Thepsalmremindsusthatifwetrulykeepthecovenant,thewayoflifeGodexpectsustofollowwillnotbea
burden,butasourceofloveandtruth.Peter’slettergivesoneexplanationofwhatourbaptismmeans:itisanappealthat
wemaketoGodforaclearconscience.Howdoweobtainthisclearconscience?ThewordsthatJesusproclaims
immediatelyfollowinghistemptationshowustheway:“Repentandbelieveinthegospel.”Itmightbeagoodspiritual
exercisetokeepthesereadingsbeforeusthroughouttheentireseasonofLent,ameanstohelpusreturntoalifelivedinour
baptismalpromises.
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Sunday
FEBRUARY 22
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
7:30 a.m.  Pro Populo
9:30 a.m.
 Luke Walker
11:30 a.m.  Peter Giap Trinh
Monday
FEBRUARY 23
Saint Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr
6:30 a.m.
 Paul Kidder
8:15 a.m.
 Ginny Poschel
Tuesday
FEBRUARY 24
6:30 a.m.
 Howe Nguyen
8:15 a.m.
 Cecile Blanchard
Wednesday FEBRUARY 25
6:30 a.m.  Charles Wheelahan
8:15 a.m.  Dorothy Fanella
Thursday FEBRUARY 26
6:30 a.m.
 Constantino L. Dispo
8:15 a.m
 Sr. Robert Anne Jones
Friday
FEBRUARY 27
6:30 a.m. Vladimir Liberto Kresovljak –Living
8:15 a.m.
 Luke Walker
Saturday
FEBRUARY 28
8:15 a.m.
 Michelle Putek
5:30 p.m.
 Jim Murtha
7:00 p.m.
 Christine V. Hodill
Planning Ahead for Lent
Stations of the Cross: Stations of the Cross will
be prayed on the Fridays of Lent at 9:00am, 7:00pm
and 7:45pm(Espanol) in the church.
Parish Reconciliation Service: Mark your
calendars: Our parish celebration of the sacrament of
reconciliation will be held on Thursday, March 12 at
6:30 pm.
Morning Prayer: We will incorporate Morning
Prayer into the 6:30 and 8:15 a.m. daily masses. You
may purchase a “Shorter Christian Prayer” book at
the parish office for $20.
Brian McHale
Grace Ann Dross Aida Lara
Dottie Ryan
Izabella Isahaq
Celia Cassinelli
Pat Mellow
Eleanor Black
Yadira Berrocal
John DiBona
Amanda Frey
Jeremiah Phillips
Kimberley Black Linda E. Taylor
Fred Ziki
Lorene Barrett
Inez Corsentino
Zoa Vega
Dcn. Bob Saxer Jerry Blood
Vivianne Geary
Bernard Hawkey Leonor Quiray
Alicia Weil
Jerry Mc Fadden Bettye Caruso
David Baron
Rossanah Ramos Maria Espinoza
Martha Davis
Larry Stewart
Carl Bergmann
Billy Reese
Jackie Rottjakob Richard Hlavaty Jr. Gerri Baker
Kathleen Keefe-Wilson
Theodore Joseph Rukse
The waters of Baptism make us part of the
new covenant in Christ. But the bishops’
pastoral letter on stewardship reminds us
that “there is a fundamental obligation
arising from the Sacrament of Baptism...that
people place their gifts, their resources — their selves —
at God’s service in and through the Church.”
Offertory Collection: Feb. 7/8 $14,005.37
Parish Life Center: Jan. 31/Feb. 1 $6,716.03
St. Mary Church
1914-2014
On May 10, Joseph Callipare, and parishioners Roy
Marien and Steven Voyt were ordained to the priesthood.
Fr. Callipare was assigned , along with Fr. Peter Wood
as Parochial Vicars of St. Mary parish on June 5, 1985.
On May 12, 1985, Fr. Marien celebrated his first mass at
St. Mary Church. The mass was followed by a reception
in the school gym. The celebration was attended by
parishioners, school families and many of Fr. Roy’s
former fellow teachers from Saint Mary School.
February 22-February 28
NEXT 100 YEARS
What will it be like for
St. Mary’s and the Catholic
Church? Join Fr. Will on the
Thursdays during Lent (Feb. 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19, &
26) for a group study of a summarized version of
The Joy of the Gospel by Pope Francis.
Let’s ask ourselves: “Will there be anything
more important and needed in the next 100
years than joy that is brought to us by the
Gospel of Jesus Christ?” Come journey this
Lent and be part of laying the foundation for
a future full of joy in the Lord!
Retreats and Missions
CHRIST OUR REDEEMER PARISH
Awaken Our Hearts Parish Mission
Feb. 23, 24, & 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Call 850-897-7797 For information.
HOUSE OF ST. JOSEPH THE WORKMAN
Young Adult “Life in the Spirit” Seminar
February 28th from 10:00 to 3:00. Deepen your
relationship with God through Jesus. Food will be
provided and there is no cost.
Call (850) 862-9039 to register.
VISITATION MONASTERY Mobile, Alabama
“In Imitation of Mary” presented by Fr. John
PRAYERSERVICE
TOENDTHEDEATHPENALTY
Licari March 7-8. Sponsored by the Women Study
Groups of the diocese. All are invited to attend.
Registration is necessary. Contact Nanette Bell at
(850) 664-0361 for information.
Wewillgatherinthechapelat6:00p.m.onWednesday,
Feb. 25th to pray for the end of the death penalty in
keepingwithCatholicteachingtorespectlifefrom
conceptiontonaturaldeath.Allarewelcome.
Ladies Weekend Retreat This is being held
March 13-15. For information and reservations
contact Pat at 243-1289.
CATHOLIC DAYS
AT THE CAPITOL
MARCH 3-4, 2015
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
* Briefing
* Luncheon with Florida Bishops & Legislators
* Legislative Office Visits
* Red Mass with Florida Bishops & public officials
Registration & Information Details—Contact Deacon
Ray Aguado at (850) 435-3531.
2015
CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC
CONFERENCE
MARCH 13-15, 2015
St. Mary Catholic Church Parish Life Center
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Featured Speakers
Bishop Gregory Parkes * Fr. Scott McCaig, CC
Carol Marquardt, Renewal Ministries
Fr. Nicholas Schumm
XLT/High School Youth Track—Fr. Will Ganci
Registrations are available at the parish office
or on-line at www.pt-dccr.org
JOHN MICHAEL TALBOT
Christian Music Legend, Best-Selling Author
“All Things Are Possible”
Three Special Nights of Ministry! Each evening is unique!
March 23, 24, & 25, 2015 7:00 p.m.
Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit
10650 Gulf Beach Hwy, Pensacola
For more information please call the office at
(850) 492-0837.
YOUNG ADULT GROUP “WHAT’S NEXT RETREAT”
Presented by the diocesan young adult group.
March 28-29, Camp Timpoochee, Niceville, FL
$50/person includes meals/lodging
Questions? Contact Sr. Margaret at 850-435-3523.
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE TILMA
Presently, the Tilma has been shared each week by parish
families. If you wish to have the Tilma of Our Lady of
Guadalupe in your home for one week and pray the Rosary,
contact Lancy Colaco at (850) 244-0651.
Our Lady of Fatima Statue
The Fatima statue will be in the home of James & Won
Fretenborough this week. Help us to pray for World Peace,
conversions and for vocations to the priesthood and
religious life.
February 22-February 28
Religious Education
“Let the little children come to me”
9:45 a.m.—11:15 a.m.
Grades Kindergarten through 5th
Feb. 22—Regular Class
SACRAMENT PREPARATION
CLASSES
Sacrament Preparation Classes are resuming for
those students who are already registered for the
classes. Times and dates have not changed from
the beginning. They are:
Monday, March 2 or Thursday, March 5
Monday, March 9 or Thursday, March 12
Monday, March 16 or Thursday, March 19
Monday, April 13 or Thursday, April 16
Classes are held in the Fr. Sherman Room at 6:00 pm.
CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
PLACEMENT TEST
CHS will be administering their Placement Test for
students who want to register as Freshman for the
2015-2016 School year. The test will be
administered Tuesday, March 3rd at 8:00a.m. at the
school. There is a $15 registration fee. You must pre-register by
calling the CHS Guidance Department at 850-436-6400 ext. 122.
REGISTRATION for next year is
underway at St. Mary School. Come
in and visit us and let us help you
make a Catholic education a reality.
Call 243-8913 for more information.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
Feb. 20th –27th
The Opera Pinocchio Feb. 27th at 12:30 for K-4th
Stations of the Cross Feb. 27th at 2:00pm
ATTENTION: Our girls and boys golf teams need
another coach/assistant coach. We practice after school,
M-TH at the FWB Golf Course. The season runs April
2nd-May 4th. Students are signing up now. For more
information contact Athletic Director, Serra Abel at
[email protected].
CONGRATULATIONS
2015 Brite Stars Basket Winners
K3&K4– Car Travel Basket: Pickle Family
K5—Kinder Kash Basket: Fr. Kevin Johnson
1st—Campfire Basket: Angela Eddy
2nd—Ciao Bella Basket: Balentine Family
3rd—Movie Night Basket: Frank Romair
4th—Bountiful Blooms Basket: Fr. K. Johnson
5th—We Scream for Ice Cream: Betty Schaus
6th—Sweet Serenity Basket—Mike Nargi
7th—Frozen Basket: Osorio Family
8th—Money Tree Basket: Guenda Janczewski
TYM: PreparationsforNCYC2015areunderway!Reservationsarenowbeingtaken.Pleasesubmityour$100
deposittoholdaseatonthebusasseatingislimited.
VOLUNTEERS and Fund Raiser: We will need help distributing food at a diocesan event being held at
St. Mary’s, March 13th. Parents and students are asked to help. Profits of the meal will go towards
student accounts.
JUNIORS: Do you know your parents are supposed to help with the Graduation Mass? It will take
place May 31st….start checking with mom and dad now. We need many helpers and someone to
coordinate the meal.
“IGNITE”: There is an “Ignite Retreat” scheduled for March 27-29. It is a diocesan event and
registration takes place through the diocese. Please ask Mrs. Lambeth for details if you would like to go.
TYM/MSY:
STATIONS OF THE CROSS PRACTICE will begin on Sunday, February 22nd at 12:45 in the PLC after the
11:30mass.Ifyoucanarriveearlyforthe irstpractice,thatwouldbegreat.Timewillbeneededtoorganize
alltheequipment.OtherdatesforpracticeareMarch1,8and15.DressrehearsalwillbeWednesday,March
18th.ThepresentationoftheLivingStationsfortheparishwillbeonFriday,March20that6:30p.m.
MSY:TherewillbeMSYonFebruary22nd.PleasecometothePLCat12:45.Wewillpracticeforstations.
ANNOUNCEMENT:Ifyouareorhaveastudentin6th—12thgradeandarenotregisteredinMSYorTYM,
pleasecontactMaryLambethat850-243-3742forinformationandtoregisterforreligiouseducation
classes.
Primer Domingo de Cuaresma
22 de febrero de 2015
Cuaresma es la época del año que dedicamos a escudriñar nuestras vidas a la luz de nuestro Bautismo en la muerte y
resurrección de Jesús. Las lecturas de hoy son como un catecismo abreviado de lo que nuestras vidas de bautizados significan. Tal como Noé pasó por las aguas del diluvio a una alianza con Dios, así también nosotros entramos en una
alianza, una relación con Dios prometida por nuestro Bautismo. El salmo nos recuerda que si realmente vivimos la
alianza, el modo de vida que Dios quiere que vivamos no va a ser una carga, sino una fuente de amor y verdad. La carta
de Pedro ofrece una explicación de lo que significa nuestro bautismo: es una plegaria a Dios pidiendo una buena conciencia. ¿Cómo obtenemos esta buena conciencia? Las palabras que Jesús proclama justo después de su tentación nos
señala el camino: “Arrepiéntanse y crean en el Evangelio”. Podría ser un buen ejercicio espiritual mantener estas lecturas a nuestro alcance durante todo el tiempo de Cuaresma, un medio para ayudarnos a volver a una vida vivida según
nuestras promesas bautismales.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Cuaresma
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Sal 19 (18):8-10, 15;
Mt 25:31-46
Martes: Is 55:10-11; Sal 34 (33):4-7, 16-19;
Mt 6:7-15
Miércoles: Jon 3:1-10; Sal 51 (50):3-4, 12-13,
18-19; Lc 11:29-32
Jueves:
Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Sal 138(137):
1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12
Viernes: Ez 18:21-28; Sal 130 (129):1-8;
Mt 5:20-26
Sábado: Dt 26:16-19; Sal 119 (118):1-2, 4-5, 7-8;
Mt 5:43-48
Domingo: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Sal 116
(115): 10, 15-19; Rom 8:31b-34; Mc 9:2-10
Via Crucis
Todos losViernes a las 9:00 am
7:00 pm & 7:45 pm (Español)
DIA: 20 de marzo 2015
Servicio de Reconciliacion
Cuaresmal
12 de Marzo a las 6:30 pm.
Varios sacerdotes estarán disponibles para oír su confesión.
AcƟvidades Del Ministerio Hispano
Viernes 9:00 am Adoracion al SanƟsimo hasta el sabado a las 8:00 am en la capilla
Jueves
Reflexion Cuaresmal
Fiesta de Oracion
7:00 pm PracƟca del Coro en la Iglesia
Sabados 8:00 pm (7 de marzo), Convivio Mensual
Retiro: Preparacion para
Semana Santa
Dirigido por el Padre Anderson
Dia: 28 de marzo 2015
Lugar: Catholic Community of
St Eugene
& Student Center located at
701 Gamble Street,
Tallahassee, FL
Para mayor informacion: (850)
222-6482
[email protected]
Tilma de la Virgen de Guadalupe
Es llevada cada semana a una familia
diferente, y se reza Rosario todos los
dias en esa casa. Si desea tener la Virgen
en su casa, por favor hable con Beatriz
despues de la Misa.
3er Jueves 6:00 pm (19 de febrero 2015) Clase de BauƟsimo en el PLC
Grupo de Oracion CarismaƟco:
18 feb 15 5:30 pm Misa-Miercoles de Ceniza
25 feb 15 6:00 pm Reunion del Equipo Liturgico y AcƟvidades con el Padre Will
PANFLETOS:
Las personas intersadas en ser
miembros del grupo por favor hable con
Beatriz despues de la Misa.
CONVIVIO MENSUAL -2015
Necesitamos familias--una para cada
mes del año—para ser anfitriones de
sta ita actividad
Estatua de Nuestra Señora de FaƟma
La Virgen es llevada cada semana a una
familia diferente, y se reza el Rosario
todos los dias en esa casa. Si desea
Necesitamos voluntarios para el equipo
RETIRO PERSONAL
tener la Virgen en su casa, por favor
33 Dias hacia un Glorioso Amanecer
liturgia y el equipo de actividades:
hable con Beatriz despues de la Misa.
Tenemos panfletos con información
sobre la misa, todos los servicios y
actividades.
Monsguillos, ministros de la Sagrada Comunión,
Cuidado de los niños, Hospitalidad y Lectores.
Tome una copia y profundiza o
renueva tu devocion a la
Virgen Maria
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS
St. Mary Church #514248
110 St. Mary Avenue SW
Fort Walton, FL 32548
TELEPHONE
850 243-3742
CONTACT PERSON
Donna Bridgford
EMAIL:
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TRANSMISSION TIME
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SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION
February 22, 2015
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