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Mass Schedule Daily: Monday through
Friday 12:10pm Saturday: 4:00pm Vigil
Sunday: 8:00am & 11:00am
Holy Days Please check the bulletin for
Mass times.
National Holidays Mass will be celebrated at
9:00am only.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Tuesday & Thursday 11:30am—Noon
Saturday: 3:00-3:45pm and by appointment.
For Sacramental information please
call the Parish Office.
Baptism: We ask that all families
interested in Baptism be active, registered parishioners 6
months prior to the reception of the Sacrament.
Matrimony:
Arrangements should be made 6 months in advance by contacting our Wedding
Coordinator. Participation in a marriage preparation program
is required.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
1st Wednesday of the month from 12:45pm-2pm.
Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
Franciscan Friars, Third Order Regular
Parish founded 1920
Mission Statement United in our belief in Jesus Christ and His Call to Love and Service, we dedicate ourselves to
live His Word through the Celebration of the Sacraments, Evangelization, Catechesis and Ministry to the people of Saint Petersburg.
One hallmark of Franciscan spirituality, also epitomized by Pope Francis, is to extend Welcome to All. On behalf of the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular, the staff
and parish family of Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace we extend this heartfelt invitation: No matter what your present or past status in the Catholic Church.
No matter what your current family or marital situation. No matter what your past or present religious affiliation.
No matter what your personal history, age, background, race, or color. You are invited, welcomed, accepted and loved here at Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace.
In the words of Saint Francis of Assisi: May the Lord give you peace.
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We welcome all of our new
parishioners who have come to worship with us.
If you are new to our community, please
introduce yourself to one of our Friars. If you are
visiting and interested in registering, we kindly ask that you pick up a blue
registration form found in the church or visit our
Parish Office or website and complete all of the
information asked and either return it to our Office or drop it in the
collection basket. Membership is strongly
encouraged for the reception of the Sacraments
of Baptism, First Reconciliation, First
Eucharist, Confirmation, and Marriage. Registration is also required before the
parish can issue a sponsorship certificate for
those asked to be sacramental sponsors. You
must be a registered member of at least 6
months before a certificate will be given.
Low Gluten Hosts
Anyone wishing to receive a low gluten host (0.01%) at communion time due to a wheat intolerance, please visit the sacristy before Mass. It is a privilege to
provide this for consecration.
For our hearing impaired
Parishioners, signing is available at the 4:00pm Mass on
Saturdays.
Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace
Faith Formation
Parish Office 11:30am-3pm Mon 9am-3pm Tues-Thurs Office is Closed Friday
515 4th Street South Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
Phone: 727-896-2191 Fax: 727-895-6279
Bulletin: Articles e-mailed
Wednesday by noon 10days prior. Holidays 15days prior. [email protected]
Parish Website:
www.stmaryolg.org
Parish Email: [email protected]
Rev. Fr. Damian Amantia TOR Pastor Rev. Fr. Kevin Quaelly TOR Parochial Vicar Rev. Mr. Michael Menchen Deacon Wendy Kiral (ext 206) Business & Physical Plant Director Joan High (ext 201) Parish Secretary Claudia McIvor (ext 207) Director of Faith Formation Alice Coston Wedding Coordinator Michelle Rego (ext 208) Director of Liturgy and Music Jim Kochen (ext 204) Sacristan Calvin Adams Physical Plant Maintenance
Coming Home If you have been away from the practice of the faith, join us for Coming Home. Our team members are nonjudgmental, confidential and compassionate. We will discuss topics of interest to YOU about the faith. Tuesdays, March 29 - May 3, 2016 7:00 - 8:30 pm Please register in advance by calling Claudia at the parish office 727-896-2191, extension 207
SAVE THE DATE: Monday, April 25
6:00 pm - The Patriotic Rosary 7:00 - 9:00 pm - Presentation on Faithful Citizenship and Catholic Social Teaching
It’s an election year! Come hear what the Church has to say about being a responsible citizen. Explore some of the important issues of today through the eyes of faith.
Pray together for our great country. Presentation by Jessica Cabness, Ph.D. and the Faith Formation Office of Saint Mary OLG
Congratulations to Landon Davis
who received his First Holy Communion on Easter Sunday.
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Candles and Flowers
If you would like to remember a loved one or a special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) by having a 2 week candle burn at the statue of Our Lady of Grace, or by contributing toward the
cost of the gifts of bread and wine used during Mass on the weekends, please contact the parish office to make arrangements.
A suggested donation of $10 would be greatly appreciated. Flower arrangements placed at the Tabernacle or the statue of Our Lady of Grace, in loving memory or a
special occasion, are also available thru the parish office. Flowers are $35 per arrangement.
Please remember the following who are in need of our prayers:
Callie Anderson, Bob Dorsey, John Sainato, William Vragaovic, Cynthia Chancholo, Sean Burke, Catherine McGarry, Ted Koslowski, Roman Izzo, JJ Jackson, Maryann McCormick, Amy DeMilt,
Terry DeMilt, and Robert Zajdel.
Please inform the Parish Office of prayer requests as they are updated monthly.
DAY MASS INTENTIONS READINGS EVENTS
SUNDAY April 3
Special Intention 8:00am By Judge Kovachevich Parish and Staff † Katherine Davis 11:00am By Ed and Mary O’Mara
Acts 5: 12—16 Rv 1: 9—11, 12—13, 17—19 John 20: 19—31
Voices of Grace 11:00am (CH)
Baptism Preparation Class 1:00pm (MMH)
MONDAY April 4
† Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kuchan Sr. and Family 12:10pm By Judge Kovachevich
Is 7: 10—14; 8: 10 Heb 10: 4—10 Lk 1: 26—38
RCIA 7:30pm (MMH)
TUESDAY April 6
The Novak and Wyzkoski Families 12:10pm By Albert A. Novak, Jr.
Acts 4: 32—37 Jn 3: 7—15
Coming Home 7:30pm (SC)
WEDNESDAY April 7
Vocations 12:10pm † Geneva Deslauries By The Licata Family
Acts 5: 17—26 Jn 3: 16—21
Wednesday Group 6:00pm (MMH)
THURSDAY April 8
† Heather and Edward Batson 12:10pm † John and Bernice Macready By Kathleen Batson
Acts 5: 27—33 Jn 3: 31—36
Legion of Mary 7:00pm (SA)
FRIDAY April 9
† Gina Cesio 12:10pm By Maria Kotowicz
Acts 5: 34—42 Jn 6: 1—15
SATURDAY April 10
† Michael Albano 4:00pm By Elaine Clark
Acts 6: 1—7 Jn 6: 16—21
SUNDAY April 11
† Mary Amantia 8 :00am By The Amantia Family Parish & Staff 11:00am † John P. Murphy By Joseph E. Posch
Acts 5: 27—32, 40—41 Rv 5: 11—14 Jn 21: 1—19
Voices of Grace 8:00am (CH)
Faith Formation 9:45am (SA,SC)
Location Key: (Ch) Church; (MMH) Monsignor McNulty Hall; (SC) Saint Clare of Assisi Room); (SJC) Saint Joseph of Cupertino Room/Library; (SA) Saint Anthony of Padua Classroom
Prayer for all Servicemen and Women
All-powerful and ever-living God, when Abraham left his native land and departed from his people you kept him safe through his journeys. Protect our soldiers. Be their constant companion and their strength in battle, their refuge in every adversity. Guide them, O Lord, that they may return home in safety. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Vigil light burning at the statue of Our Lady of
Grace is in loving honor of
† Geneva Deslauries
requested by
Patricia Licata Amantia
The Bread and Wine offered at this weekend’s Liturgy is in loving honor
of The Novak & Wyzkoski
Families
requested by Albert A. Novak Jr.
The flowers in front of the statue of
Our Lady of Grace are made possible by a
generous donation from
Ray and Susan Kikel
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Altar Servers
Jim Kochen
Ancient Order of Hibernians Sean Denny
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Jim Kochen
Faith Community Nursing Ministry
Sylvia Gonzales
Faith Formation Claudia McIvor
Hospitality Ministers/Ushers Nelson Ortiz
Legion of Mary Jim Gillis
Ministry of Joy Robert Marino
Music Ministry Michelle Rego
Ministry to the Deaf Carol Downing
Prayer Shawl Ministry Kathy Russell
Readers Michelle Rego
Respect Life Ministry Elaine Clark
Welcome Home Ministry Terry Silva
The second collection next
week will be for the Building Fund that helps take care of
the historical, Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace
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Saint Mary Financials and Attendance Numbers:
March 13, 2016 Offertory: $5,238.70 Attendance: 596 Average Gift: $8.79
March 20, 2016 Offertory: $6,330.11 Attendance: 750 Average Gift: $8.44
Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace Annual Pastoral Appeal 2016
Goal: $87,246.00
Total Paid: $20,118.83
APA Balance Due: $67,127.17
Average Pledge: $545.39
Have you made your $350.39 contribution pledge to help your parish?
Offertory totals for Sunday, March 27, 2016
Offertory: $13,605.31 Attendance: 1430 Average Gift: $9.51 Bldg. Fund: $2,754.00
Thank you to all the volunteers and Liturgical Ministers who helped to make Holy Week and Easter so special for the many visitors and families who graced us with their presence. The work of your hands made the extra special details possible for beautiful liturgy experiences during this holy season. We also would like to thank the many dedicated families who are here with us week after week. It is with your dedication to the parish that so much is made possible. Eastertide blessings!
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Please remember our Poor Boxes. Your
donations serve our local community through Daystar Outreach,
Saint Mary’s Ministry of Mercy. Located at both side entrances.
The beautiful
Paschal Candle that graces our
sanctuary has been donated
In Loving Memory of
The Barreira Family
NEW! Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 3:00 pm
“A Chant Celebration of Easter”
Florida Pro Musica Men’s Ensemble Total production cost: $1,000.00
We are fortunate to bring back a WINTER CONCERT favorite in the Spring! Celebrate the season of Easter with chants for the Easter season, rendered by the men’s’ ensemble of Florida Pro Music, under the direction of Dr. Larry Kent. This concert is free and open to all, with a free-will offering to be taken to defray costs.
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Prayer Shawl Ministry
The Prayer Shawl Ministry is a group of knitters and crocheters who make shawls for people who need comfort during illness, recuperation, and times of loneliness or mourning. These shawls provide them with hope, love and comfort. Lap robes are also knitted or crocheted and given out. If you would like to be involved in this ministry please contact Kathy Russell at 727-515-0854.
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Knights of Columbus
Council 2105
For questions or assistance, please call: (727) 347-0077
Foundations of Life Pregnancy Center WALK FOR LIFE 2016
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DATE: Saturday - April 9, 2016 TIME: Registration - 7:30 - 8:30 am
Walk/Run Begins - 8:30 am
* 1 mile * 2 miles * 5K PLACE: Ben T. Davis Beach
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NEW COMER WELCOME BRUNCH
Sunday, April 10th following the 11:00am Mass anyone who has registered as a new parishioner in the past year is invited to a New
Comer Welcome Brunch to meet some of the parish staff and fellow parishioners.
The event will include a short tour of the church highlighting some of the historic beauty of our parish, followed by the brunch in the
Parish Center Hall.
Please come and enjoy the hospitality of your new parish family and some good food. In addition this is an opportunity to learn
about some of the ministries that are available.
If you have any questions please contact Terry Silva, 727.418.1089.
Organizational Meeting for Catholic Social Justice group: Please join us on Tuesday, April 12 at 7 PM in the
Saint Anthony Meeting Room. Contact Fr. Kevin for more information.
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