407 South 33rd Street, Ft. Pierce, FL 34947 Office: 772-461-2233 Fax: 772-461-2242 www.stanastasiachurch.org

Pastor Fr. Richard E. George II

Parochial Vicar Fr. Daniel Daza-Jaller

Priest Assisting Fr. James Bowman

San Juan Diego Centro Fr. Jaime Dorado, Administrator

English ~ Mass Times Monday-Saturday …… 8:15am Saturday… 4:00pm Vigil Sunday….7:45am, 9:30am, 11:30am & 5:00pm

Adoration Chapel Closed until further notice Church open for private prayer Mon- Fri 9:30am - 3:00pm

Confession Saturday: 3:00pm – 4:00pm in the Church

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 28, 2020

“Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” - MT 10:38

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ST. ANASTASIA PARISH MINISTRIES

EVANGELIZATION MINISTRIES

STREET EVANGELIZATION MINISTRY Janet Dimitroff jddimi@hotmail.com

THEATRE MINISTRY (Passion Play) & Youth Theatre Marie Kerr 772-205-7309

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

ALTAR SERVER MINISTRY Stacey Blum, Altar Server Coordinator slittlepagerd@hotmail.com TRAINERS: Cathy Langel Cyndee Shevak Osvaldo Parotta JP Rankin

CHILDREN’S LITURGY MINISTRY Linda Schildwachter 772-971-6419

EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY Joya Lippard 772-461-2233

LECTOR MINISTRY Jo Donnelly cmikenjo50@gmail.com 772-370-1377

MEDIA MINISTRY Antonio Barcenas m3rcifulov3@gmail.com 772-801-8001

MUSIC MINISTRY Kristin Jones 772-461-2233

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Linda Schildwachter peachapel@gmail.com 772-971-6419

USHERING MINISTRY Alvaro Ballesteros chacho210@gmail.com 772-626-3113

WELCOME MINISTRY Audra Sypolt 772-971-3604

OUTREACH MINISTRIES

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY Gina Russo ginadaigle1@gmail.com 772-461-2233 Ann Rise riseciola1@bellsouth.net 772-461-2233

PRISON MINISTRY Fr. James Bowman 772-461-2233

RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY REPRESENTATIVES Dr. Robert & Peggy Norton floridapeg@aol.com 772-201-0407

SACRAMENTAL OUTREACH MINISTRY Charles Martignetti 470-313-1650 Angela Martignetti 470-313-1651

SOCIAL MINISTRIES

CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULTS Colette Godfrey saintayoungadults@gmail.com

FAITH & FITNESS MINISTRY Osvaldo Parrotta osvaltango@yahoo.com 772-418-3017

FRIENDS & FAMILY FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY Victoria Weideman Victoria.WeidemanFF@gmail.com

Interested in starting a ministry? God has blessed each of us in many ways, and we have an inherent need to give thanks to God. Will you place your trust in God by returning a portion of the gifts He has given you to help your parish and community?

ST. ANASTASIA OFFICE STAFF Annulment Advocate Linda Noelke annulments@stanastasiachurch.org Bookkeeper Eva Cruz bookkeeper@stanastasiachurch.org

Communications Joanna Marazzi communications@stanastasiachurch,org Internal Svcs Director Darlene Francis isdirector@stanastasiachurch.org

Maintenance Jose Tenjo 772-461-2233

Music Director Kristin Jones kjones@sta.school

PDS Specialist Kathleen Remsen pdsspecialist@stanastasiachurch.org Receptionist Kathy Racine frontdesk@stanastasiachurch.org Sacramental Coordinators Joanna Marazzi sacraments@stanastasiachurch.org Linda Schildwachter lschildwachter@sta.school

ST. ANASTASIA ORGANIZATIONS/CLUBS

BRIDGE CLUB Lelia Barnes 772-461-3494 Dorothy Scotto 772-461-6894 CATHOLIC GIRL SCOUTING Dawn Borrow 772-465-4693 CATHOLIC BOY SCOUTING Jessica Holberton 772-475-8483 ST. Vincent DE Paul Pam Barclay 772-465-4551 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Jason Remsen 631-513-9878 jkrem12@msn.com

ST. ANASTASIA SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Kevin Hoeffner, Principal 772-461-2232 Karen Richmond, Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction Maura Cox, Assistant Principal of Student Affairs

JOHN CARROLL H.S. ADMINISTRATION

Fr. Tom Barrett, President 772-464-5200 Corey Heroux, Principal

Finance Information

Week of June 14, 2020

First Collection Church Grounds St. Vincent de Paul Diocese of Palm Beach Online Giving Total

2020 $ 8,680.50 $ 211.00 $ 0 $ 214.00 $ 6101.86 $ 15,207.36

2019 $ 4,998.00 $ 0 $ 1,430.00 $ 584.00 $ 5,004.23$ 12,016.23

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SATURDAY June 27th: 8:15am † Vickie Guettler by Pat & Barbara Langel For the Candle Wall Intentions 4:00pm † Patricia Peterpaul by Marge & Bill For the Candle Wall Intentions

SUNDAY June 28th: 7:45am Chris & Cindy Fulmer by Dad & Mom For the Candle Wall Intentions 9:30am Parishioners of Saint Anastasia For the Candle Wall Intentions 11:30am Mark Tetsworth - Happy Birthday by Lauren For the Candle Wall Intentions 5:00pm †† Marylee & Jack Crain by Katie Enns For the Candle Wall Intentions

MONDAY June 29th: 8:15am † Beth Cronin by Katie Enns For the Candle Wall Intentions

TUESDAY June 30th: 8:15am † Al Branca by Wife For the Candle Wall Intentions

WEDNESDAY July 1st: 8:15am The Grimes Family by Fr. George & Dr. Hoeffner For the Candle Wall Intentions

THURSDAY July 2nd: 8:15am † Louis Forget by Joe Guettler For the Candle Wall Intentions

FRIDAY July 3rd: 8:15am Angela Guettler – Happy Birthday by Joe Guettler For the Candle Wall Intentions

SATURDAY July 4th: 8:15am Georgine Guettler - Happy Birthday by Joe Guettler For the Candle Wall Intentions 4:00pm Fr. George by St. Anastasia Parish Office Staff For the Candle Wall Intentions

SUNDAY July 5th: 7:45am Fr. Daniel by St. Anastasia Parish Office Staff For the Candle Wall Intentions 9:30am Parishioners of Saint Anastasia For the Candle Wall Intentions 11:30am Fr. Nick Zrallack by St. Anastasia Parish Office Staff For the Candle Wall Intentions 5:00pm Fr. Bowman by St. Anastasia Parish Office Staff For the Candle Wall Intentions

Mass Intentions

Adoration Candle

Please Pray for the recently deceased members of our Parish and

their grieving families.

Vickie Guettler Eleanor Raisch

Please pray for the safety of our Parish members and their families who are serving our country in The

United States Military. GOD BLESS THE USA!

SGT William Chenette LT Col Jonathan Cintron LTJG Mark Dallaire, USN SGT Anthony Frantantoni

PFC Keith Guettler 3rd CLPO Jeffrey Kientzler, USN

SGT Eric N. Rondeau Sgt. Paul A. Sinnott Jr.

SFC Timothy Smith RCT Breeanna Wilson– Irwin

PFC Trinity Wilson - Irwin

Please pray for the following parishioners:

Grace Barca Daniel Bodoh

Jennifer Bogannam Isabel Castro Lanette Egers Candy Fender

Madison Martignetti Cleo McIlvoy

Betty Neill Raleigh & Pam Watts

Bill Wolf Hope McGill Young

Hospitalized & Home Bound

Fr. Bowman - Happy 55th Ordination Anniversary By Charles & Angela Martignetti

For the Intentions of Father Daniel By Sacramental Outreach Ministry

Please Note:

The Mass Intention Book for the months of October, November & December will open on

Tuesday, August 4th at 8:00am.

There will be a limit of 5 Mass intentions per quarter per person. This is to ensure that all of

our parishioners are able to purchase Mass Intentions for their loved ones throughout the year.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

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Part Time Youth Minister

General Description: The Youth Minister is responsible for the development, organization and administration of a Catholic formation program that integrates a full spectrum of discipleship opportunities, including encounter experiences, ongoing relational ministry and engaging catechesis – all in close collaboration with parents/families. This will be primarily done through high school youth group, Core Team meetings, and Confirmation class.

For a complete list of the job description or to apply, download and complete the "Employment Application" from the following link: https://www.diocesepb.org/applications.

Please forward the employment application, resume, salary requirements and list of references to the attention of Rev. Daniel Daza-Jaller at frdaniel@stanastasiachurch.org

Why is it important? As businesses and churches reopen, we are beginning the summer season. It is during these months that we depend the most on online giving to continue our ministry. We prayerfully invite you to use E-Giving through Faith Direct to set up a recurring donation or make a one time gift. To securely make a gift to St. Anastasia Church simply text a dollar amount to 772-266-5705. You will be asked to complete a one-time registration page with your billing and contact information. After this registration, you can give any time by texting a dollar amount to our phone number without having to re-enter your information.

Are you currently enrolled in Faith Direct? For those currently enrolled in Faith Direct who would like to make an additional contribution simply text a dollar amount to 772-266-5705 and sign in to your account. All donations will be applied to your Parish Family account and are tax deductible.

Would you like to enroll in reoccurring gifts through Faith Direct? Make giving easier and bless your church! Simply text “ENROLL” to 772-266-5705 and follow the link to sign up for recurring giving to St. Anastasia Church. No more dealing with envelopes or writing checks and a consistent money flow helping to further the ministry of our church.

What are the benefits of E-Giving? It saves our parish time and is cost effective. It offers convenience for our parishioners and visitors local and out of state as well as consistency to help support our ministries and participate in the mission and vision of our parish. It is a great way to support our events, capital campaign, bible studies, for memorial donations for loved one and any other way you would like to show your appreciation. It is a way to express gratitude and beautiful way to say thank you.

We Now Offer Online Registration

Have you been at our parish for a while but have not officially registered?

Have you moved, changed your email or phone number, had a new baby or have a change

in martial status?

St. Anastasia now has an online new parishioner registration form as well as an update your information form! It's quick and easy and

to help us serve you better!

Prayer for Protection in the Face of the Coronavirus Pandemic

Loving and gracious God, as in all times, we turn to You and implore Your protection and healing as we face a new threat to our health and peaceful well-being in the coronavirus pandemic before us. Help us to be united with each other and with all of our brothers and sisters around the world affected by this illness. We pray for all those in the medical field who are assisting patients and in the field of science who are discerning a cure, as well as for all government leaders. Remember those who, through this virus, have passed from this life as well as their families in their loss. At this time of fragile uncertainty, we also humbly implore You to grant us prudence, hope, courage and patience. Dispel from us fear, panic and distrust which disrupt us in spirit to the detriment of our well-being. We make our prayer in the name of your beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who always cured those who were sick with various diseases and drove out many demons. Our Lady, Patroness of our Diocese, Queen of the Apostles and Comforter of the Afflicted, pray for us, Amen.

The Parish Office will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of the Fourth of July.

The office will reopen on Monday, July 6th at 8:00am.

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Celebrating Fr. Daniel’s time at St. Anastasia and his new position as Vocation Director & Director of Seminarians

The community of St. Anastasia, San Juan Diego and John Carroll High School are grateful to the Lord, for the gift of watching you (Fr. Daniel) mature over the years as a young seminarian, being ordained as a deacon and then as a Priest of Jesus Christ. Our community was doubly blessed when Bishop Barbarito appointed you as Parochial Vicar here at St. Anastasia Parish (your first assignment). Which not only gave you access into our community, but allowed you to slowly and humbly enter into our hearts, homes and family. This growing communal relationship also, gave us access to your heart, so we could witness your love for the Lord. It is your love for Christ, that encourages us to continue to fall in love with the One True God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Fr. Daniel, we are grateful for your work and guidance with our youth and young adults, our seniors and shut-ins, the beautiful liturgies and chant, and your excitement to share the riches and treasures of the deposit of faith found within Mother Church. Yes, we have threatened to petition the Bishop to keep you at St. A’s for one or two more years, but that would only prolong the inevitable pain and disappointment of having to say goodbye. Just the thought of petitioning, should tell you how much we love you and are grateful for your “yes” to following Christ as His priest.

We will not say goodbye, but rather congratulations!! Congratulations on your second assignment as the New Vocation Director and Director of Seminarians for the Diocese of Palm Beach. Also, Thank you for your time, talent and treasure you so generously and unconditionally gave in service to everyone you ministered to, within our parish. Yes, we will miss you, but we also know we have not lost you. You are still a priest for the Diocese of Palm Beach, ordained to serve not just one parish but a whole diocese. We are proud of you, love you and we will miss you; but know, we will always pray for you.

We are looking forward to your many return visits official and unofficial to St. A’s for vocation talks, visiting our schools and to fill in for the pastor while he is on vacation (hehehe).We all thank you for what you have done while at St. Anastasia Parish. We look ahead with you to say, thank you for all you will do to encourage and promote holy men to follow the Lord as priests and warriors for the King. Congratulations and thank you again for serving Christ in each one of us, while showing us Christ, who is always in our midst.

Fr. Richard E. George II, Pastor

Please join us as to thank and wish Fr. Daniel farewell this Sunday, June 28th, in the Parish Center for food and refreshments, following the 9:30 am Mass.

Welcome Our New Parochial Vicar Fr. Michael Cairnes

Please join me in welcoming our New Parochial Vicar Fr. Michael Cairnes. He comes to us by way of Holy Family in Port St. Lucie. He is a native of West Palm Beach Florida. Fr. Mike is the second oldest of four siblings. His parents are Jan and Ed Cairnes. He graduated from Cardinal Newman High School in 2004, attended the University of Central Florida for one year before entering St. John Vianney College Seminary. After his minor seminary work, he went to St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary and was ordained a priest forever onMay 4, 2013. When asked why he became a priest he says, "I was bowled over by the love of Jesus." He will go on to say, "he is a Christian by the grace of God in recognition that without Christ everything dies."

Fr. Mike will begin his official assignment at St. Anastasia on July 1, 2020. I knew Fr. Mike while he was a young teenager at Cardinal Newman High School, when I was teaching there from 1997-2004. Fr. Mike is a gifted priest, preacher, inspiring and comfortable with all age groups and cultures. Let us continue to pray for him as we thank the Lord for the generous gifts and blessings He tirelessly bestows upon our faith filled parish community of St. A's. Welcome aboard Fr. Mike to the best parish in the Diocese of Palm Beach.

Please join us in welcoming Fr. Mike on the weekend of July 4th and 5th at all Masses and for cake and refreshments, on Sunday, July 5th following the 9:30 am Mass in the Parish Center.

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St. Anastasia Church and School Joint Capital Campaign

As of June 24th we have received payments, pledges and in-kind donations totaling $1,650,179.34 (66% of our goal)

Thank you for the generous support thus far from our

Parish & School Community. All contributions from the smallest to the largest are gratefully appreciated.

Look How Far We Have Come

In January 2019, construction began in the Church to remove the skylight over the Narthex, replace the entire

roof and installation of new AC units.

OUR GOAL: $2.5 MILLION

$1,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,500,000

As of June 9th we have received

payments, pledges and in-kind donations totaling $1,650,179.34

$1,100,000

$1,200,000

$1,300,000

$1,400,000

$1,500,000

$2,250,000

$750,000

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St. Anastasia Church and School Joint Capital Campaign

In the summer of 2019, the school began renovation of the downstairs girls bathroom in the main building as well as replaced the windows on the north side of the main building with Hurricane windows.

In the Church the skylight over the sanctuary was replaced and construction began on the prayer gazebo.

The entire parking lot that both the school and church share was resurfaced and repaved.

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St. Anastasia Church and School Joint Capital Campaign

In July, the second phase of our Capital Campaign will begin in the Church with bringing up to code the following items:

• Men and women’s bathrooms • Handicap ramp and new stair railing

in the Narthex • Permanent Baptismal Font • Redesigning the pillars in the Narthex • Artwork on the ceiling of the Narthex • New flooring in the Narthex

Work will commence in July and is scheduled for completion the end

of November. As a result, daily and weekend Masses will be held

in the Parish Center.

Your ongoing support, prayers and financial assistance ensures the success of this phase of the project. It is exciting to work together as a

community as we plan and execute needed improvements and updates for future sustainability

for the next generation of St. A's families.

Capital Campaign Prayer

Heavenly Father, We know that you have planned for us more than we can ask, or even imagine. Quiet

our fears and help us with any concerns we may have about this campaign, that we may know and experience the abundant life that our Savior Jesus

Christ calls us to. Be with us as we make the commitments of sacrifice and effort which will lead us into paths you have placed before us to walk.

Continue to fill our St. Anastasia community, parishioners, friends and visitors with cheerful hearts

as we respond to the opportunity you have set before us. May our Joint Campaign provide the best

parish ministries and school opportunities to our families,’ children, seniors, the poor and all those

associated with our faith community.

Jesus, as we believe in the Power of your Holy Name, may we receive your most abundant blessings and grace. Mary, Queen of Apostles,

pray for our parish family. Amen.

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Priorities In today’s Gospel reading Jesus says that if we love anyone more that we love Him we are not worthy of Him. What He means is that we need to keep God first in our lives. The two

great commandments He gave us are ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and mind and strength’ and Love your neighbor as yourself.’

How can we keep God first in our lives? We can start by talking to Him as soon as we start our day. We can tell Him we love Him and offer our day to Him! We also keep God first by

following His laws - making sure we go to Mass at least every Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation, and going to Confession when we have a serious sin.

The next most important thing is loving others. God wants us to love others. God wants

us to love and care for people He has put into our lives. First we must care for our family that He has given us and then our friends and neighbors.

What is the most important thing for you to do today? How can you put

God first every day this week.

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