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Saint Scholastica Catholic Church….Thank you for worshipping with us.
Sick List
Seasonal Members
Prayers for the Safety of our Military
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Please remember in your prayers all of our parish family and friends who suffer physically, emotionally or spiritually, especially:
Mim Sullivan Lorenzo Ravenna Jim Guinn Herbert Walter Mary Ann Walter Donald Finlayson Will Carpenter Miriam Skiba Tom Measel Richard Martinez
Catherine Gimont Dennis Torregrossa William Wallace Paul Hemsing Fran Measel Pam Coburn Barbara Coxe Judy Boyskey Sean Halloren Bill Petruska Joan Cohey Kevin Rzeppa Thelma Brilli Carole Kroeck John Birmingham Genevieve Davis John Cornforth Joyce Miller Andrea Strogney
Ann Crane Tyanna Sanders Joe Geosite Bernadette Passalacqua Jennifer Fischer Ernest Pachilis Anne Foster Jennifer Cornforth Jeffrey Hewey Margie Harper George Randall Thomas Griffin Pat Reinhard Jennifer Johnston Frank Ochs Curtis Parker Betty MacQueen Jay Fuhs
Melda Lavertu Jack Childs Ed Doyle Deniece Gatz Raymond Carroll Elena Pettito William King Marion Banaszak Andrea Britton Agnes Zelinski Susan McElheny Diane Churchill Alice Longwell David McBride Patti Plummer Irma Randall Dick Harper Anthony Benavidez
David Keith Ken Yates Martin Reinhard David Bareither April Salem Michael McNulty Chad Stratton Kevin F. Hayes Audrey Anna Ward Thomas McConnell Grant Rosen Joseph Frantz
Peter Whitney Anthony Haros Travis Wiemann Jeremy Boucher James Britton, Jr. Joseph R. Tress Dorothy Goebel Keith Fitzsimmons Matthew Ratcliff Nolan Kononitz Robert Deyeso Noah Barden
Ryan Nalepa Luke Blanchette Sean Grant Joey Carosella Colby Dawson Eric Smith Don Ohlemacher
If you will be returning to your summer home in the next few weeks, please let the office know so we can temporarily stop your contribution envelopes. When you return to St. Scholastica Parish in the fall, just let the office know that you have returned and we will resume your contribution envelopes for your winter stay.
If you would like to continue to hear what is happening at St. Scholastica during the summer season, send an email to: [email protected] or call the parish office at 746-9422 and we will keep you updated with parish news.
Have a safe trip and an enjoyable summer. We look forward to seeing you in the Fall.
Monday, May 2, 2016 8:30 am - † Patrick O’Halloran by The Money Counters
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 8:30 am - † Grazia Rizzolo by Rizzolo Family
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 8:30 am - † Richard Jones by Legion of Mary
Thursday, May 5, 2016 8:30 pm - † Maria Porta by Joani & Mike Barry
First Friday, May 6, 2016 8:30 am - † Angel Magno Reganit by Patron Family
First Saturday, May 7, 2016 8:30 am - † Delois Lang Dick by The Irish Club
4:00 pm - † Augie Lacorazza by Connie Taylor
Sunday, May 8, 2016 9:00 am - ♥ For the People 11:30 am - † Deceased Members of the Downes & Hart Families by Downes Family
♥ For Intentions • † Deceased
Readings for the Week
Saints and Special Observances
Today’s Readings
Page 3 Sixth Sunday of Easter
First Reading — The question of whether circumcision is necessary for salvation (Acts 15:1-2, 22-29).
Psalm — O God, let all the nations praise you! (Psalm 67).
Second Reading — John envisions the holy city, the new Jerusalem (Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23) or Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20. Gospel — The Holy Spirit, sent by the Father in Jesus’ name, will teach us everything (John 14:23-29) or John 17:20-26. The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
Sunday: Sixth Sunday of Easter;
Julian Calendar Easter
Monday: St. Athanasius
Tuesday: Ss. Philip and James
Thursday: The Ascension of the Lord
(unless transferred to Sunday); Yom Ha-Shoa (Holocaust Remembrance Day) National Day of Prayer; Cinco de Mayo
Friday: First Friday
Saturday: First Saturday
Monday: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 — 16:4a Tuesday: 1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-5; Jn 14:6-14 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23; Lk 24:46-53 (for Ascension); otherwise Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-20
Friday: Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Sunday: Acts 7:55-60; Ps 97:1-2, 6-7, 9; Rv 22:12-14, 16-17, 20; Jn 17:20-26 or (for Ascension) Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17- 23 or Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23; Lk 24:46-53
Jubilee Year of Mercy
May 1, 2016 Sixth Sunday of Easter In formal documents, presentations, and homilies outlining the purpose of this Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope Francis explains that compassion and understanding for those in difficult situations is not only our individual responsibility, but something the whole Church officially needs to manifest. Today’s Acts of the Apostles reading presents a moving example of the early church doing precisely that. Prayerful openness to the Holy Spirit assures the assembly that they have not acted alone in discerning the correct resolution: “It is the decision of the Holy Spirit and of us.” And they have chosen the compassionate response: “not to place on you any burden beyond these necessities” (Acts 15:28). Yet how daringly creative—the Jewish majority sets aside lifelong rituals that establish spiritual identity and express covenant fidelity. How radically trustful—the church affirms universally valid principles while respecting uniquely local and personal situations. Exactly the grace Pope Francis prays this Jubilee Year will renew in today’s Church! —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
St. Scholastica Parish APA 2016
Stewardship Reflections
APA 2016 as of 4/21/16
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Our parish is filled with caring, generous people who understand and embrace the Annual Pastoral Appeal and all the good that it brings to our parish and to our diocese. It is a true witness to our Catholic Faith when the uni es of faithful, generous people provide resources for our diocese to evangelize and seek those in need of Christ. Your generosity to the Annual Pastoral Appeal supports the mission of Jesus Christ; we are able to bring his love and mercy beyond our parish walls. Thank you to all who have given a sacrificial gi to the Annual Pastoral Appeal. You have reduced our parish obliga on and helped to advance the outreach of our faith. If you have not yet made a gi , it’s never too late. Let your faith be your guide. Open the Door to Mercy and par cipate in this appeal for our parish and for those in need throughout our diocese.
May 1, 2016
6th Sunday of Easter
“…do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” JOHN 14:27
Our limited human understanding cannot begin to understand the immense power of God. Instead of trusting in God, we think we can control every outcome. Do you want to make God laugh? Tell Him your plans. The next time worry, anxiety or fear creeps in, thank God for all He has given you and trust He has a better plan for you.
Goal - $108,180.00 Pledged - $73,404.26 Total Paid - $49,613.28 Pledge Balance - $23,790.98 Family Pledges - 318 Average Pledge - $230.83
Balance to Goal - $58,566.72
% of Goal Pledged - 67.85% % of Goal Paid - 45.86%
P arish Calendar
Monday, May 2, 2016 Bulletin Inserts Due for May 22, 2016 1:00 pm - Body of Christ Prayer Group
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 9:00 am - Tuesday Morning Fellowship
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 5:00 pm - Traditional Choir 7:00 pm - Contemporary Choir
Thursday, May 5, 2016 6:30 pm - K of C Business Meeting
Friday, May 6, 2016 9:00 am - Adoration 9:45 am - Legion Of Mary 4:00 pm - Benediction
Saturday, May 7, 2016 No Scheduled Meetings
Sunday, May 8, 2016 10:15 am - CCD Classes 5:00 pm - CRHP
Needing help with small altar linens. Only 2/3 weeks out of the year. Please call Connie Taylor at 352-527-2599.
Sacraments
Prison Ministry
Parish Advisory Council
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Leon & Lorraine Penazek
We are delighted that you’ve joined us for worship and we hope that you’ll return to pray with us often.
As a church community, we offer lots of services to our members in addition to our weekly worship If you have moved into the area, we invite you to become a member.
Feel free to call the parish office at 352-746-9422 or email us at: [email protected].
You may also fill out a new parishioner registration form which are located on the table in the Church narthex and on the St. Scholastica website: www.stscholastica.org.
Even if you are here infrequently, we welcome you to join our Parish Family.
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Baptism Registered parishioners should contact the office for instruction. This should be done at least six months before the birth of your baby.
Marriages Registered parishioners should contact the parish office at least six months in advance of making marriage arrangements.
Sick Calls Please contact the parish office if you need a priest to come to your home to anoint you, or to be anointed at a weekday Mass.
We are seeking volunteers to assist with the Catholic prison ministry at the Citrus County Jail.
We are in need of men and women. There is a special need for Spanish speaking or bilingual volunteers. Training will be provided. If you would like to volunteer or to learn more about this ministry, please call the Parish Office at 746-9422.
“I was in prison and you visited me…” (Matthew 25:36).
In September of 2015 the first phase of the forming of the St. Scholastica Parish Advisory Council (PAC) was completed, comprised of seven members. We are now seeking to complete the full complement of the Council. Any St. Scholastica parish member who would like to serve on the council is asked to submit your name, a short personal resume and a picture to the parish office no later than Thursday, May 19th. Voting for two positions will take place in June.
The Pregnancy & Family Life Center of Citrus County is in desperate need of retired nurses (RN or LPN) to
volunteer at the Center. We are open Monday through Friday from 10 am to 3 pm, and any day and time you can provide help would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Christina Terrasi at [email protected] for more information.
Community of Catholic Women
Thank You!
2016 Pentecost Novena
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The May Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 10th at 10:00 a.m., in the Loyola Room. There will not be a General meeting in May.
We will have our Corporate Communion on Sunday, May 15th, the Rosary at 8:30, followed by the 9:00 Mass. Immediately following the Mass, arrangements have been made to have our brunch at the Plantation Inn. This is our last function for the year, and all husbands and friends are welcome to join us. For more information and reservations, contact Trish Higgins at 352-746-287
Some of our Charities that we were able to contribute to this year are Day Star, Pregnancy & Family Life Center of Citrus County, Heifer International, Casa, K of C Golf, Rosaries, Saint John Paul 2 Scholarship Fund, Replacing and Cleaning the Church Lights and donating a good sum to the Debt Reduction. This would not have been possible without the support of our Members and Parishioners at all our functions. Thank You.
Everyone is invited to attend a Pentecost Novena, where you can experience a new outpouring of the Holy Spirit! When: Friday, May 6th - Saturday, May 14, 2016 Time: 7:00 pm every evening Where: Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church– 352-746-2144 Theme: Our God is Love and Mercy Every night of the nine-day novena, there will be a different speaker and topic. There will be Fellowship every night after the novena and grand Fellowship and Celebration after the Pentecost Sunday Mass on May 15th in the Parish Life Center. Please Join Us!
Congratulations to the Class of 2016! Your Catholic family would like to honor your achievement by inviting you and your family to attend a special Baccalaureate Mass. All graduating Catholic Seniors in Citrus county are invited to attend.
When: May 21st at 10:00 a.m., reception to follow in the Parish Life Center
Where: Our Lady of Grace Church, Beverly Hills
Please RSVP to: [email protected]
or text Mylene Taylor at 352-422-3491. Include your name and how many people will be attending the ceremony with
you. Hope to see you there!
The Knights of Columbus would like to thank all the parishioners for their support by attending the fabulous monthly breakfasts. We will again start the monthly breakfasts in September with the same excellent menu. We look forward to your continued patronage. God Bless and have a safe summer.
CCW Monthly Drawing -
This month's monthly winner is #92 Charlotte Butler.
Sixth Sunday of Easter May 1, 2016
May the peoples praise you, O God; may all the peoples praise you! — Psalm 67:6
The Traveling Chalice Program
Page 7 Sixth Sunday of Easter
The Traveling Chalice Program is a reminder in your home to pray for our Priests and Vocations to the religious life. The Chalice is available to be received in May and the continuing summer months. You may receive the Chalice at the Mass you usually attend and have it in your home for a week or longer. You
will receive many blessings for your participation. If interested, please call Rosalie Matt, 746-7143.
Rosary Makers
Treasures From Our Tradition
One ancient Roman custom that was approved by the church was the veiling of the bride. When a single woman pledged her life to Christ, in a way of life not dissimilar to today’s religious women, the outward sign of this commitment was a veiling. In ancient Rome, a woman with uncovered head was unmarried, and a veiled woman was “off limits to suitors.” It was one small step to decide that a bride should receive a veil from the hands of the church as a sign of her new state in life. The prayer that accompanied the veiling was beautiful, and sung, a kind of consecratory prayer that was very similar to the prayer of ordination, or the prayers for blessing holy water or chrism. The “nuptial blessing” originally mentioned only the woman, although we know that the veil was often extended to cover the husband’s shoulders also. The blessing was located before the kiss of peace, which the priest gave to the husband, and the husband to his new bride. Remember that this is in the early centuries, long before the kiss of peace virtually disappeared from liturgy.
The veiling and blessing was required when priests or deacons married, was recommended to laypersons, but forbidden for certain public sinners and second marriages. The veiling of the couple was preserved in England until the Reformation, and is returning to practice among Swedish Lutherans after having fallen into disuse about seventy-five years ago. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
St Scholastica Rosary Makers completed 4 years In November 2015, and have distributed over 25,000 rosaries to Missions, children at Saint John Paul II school, Nursing homes, Diocese of St Petersburg Propagation of Faith, Prison and Homeless Ministry.
The 2016 calendar of meetings are as follows: May 17, June 21, off July, August 16, September 20, October 18, and November 15,2016
All meetings begin at 10:15 and last 2 hours and are on the 3rd Tuesday of months above. We welcome new members. Supplies are furnished by donations and Community of Catholic Women. For more information call Ruth Kinney at 341-0879.
Baby Bottle Campaign
The Respect Life group and the Knights of Columbus of the parish will again be collecting donations for the Citrus County Pregnancy and Family Life Center. We will be distributing empty baby bottles at all the Masses on Mother’s Day, May 8th, to be filled with your donations and returned on Father’s Day, June 19th.
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The second reading from Revelation gives us a picture of the new
Jerusalem as a sign of the power and majesty of God. Gleaming with precious stones, a massive high wall with twelve gates, it is illuminated not by the sun but by the glory of God. Yet the other two readings seem to describe a humble God who wishes “not to place on you any burden beyond . . . necessity” (Acts 15:28), and Jesus in the Gospel tells his disciples that “the holy Spirit that the Father will send in my name . . . will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you” (John 14:26). This gentleness reminds me of an icon by the Russian monk Andrei Rublev that depicts the Trinity as three angels bowing in deference to each other. This humility may be what moved Jesus to say that “the Father is greater than I” (John 14:28). It is certainly a unique way of understanding God.
I used to think of free will as God’s way of testing our worthiness for the kingdom of heaven. But it is more likely part of that same humility, God not being forced on us. While we are given ways to know God, especially through the scriptures and the witness of those who went before us in faith, God leaves us free to believe or not, to love God or not. When the Father sent his Son Jesus to show us his love, he sent us a tiny baby, born in a stable, not a mighty warrior leading an army. When Jesus rose from the dead on Easter, he appeared not in triumph to strike down Herod and those who had put him to death, but quietly to a handful of disciples who already believed in him.
So does this mean God leaves us on our own to get through life? No, God gives us the Holy Spirit to teach and remind us of all that Jesus said. That “reminding” is an important way the Spirit helps us today. You may have spent years in religion classes or the RCIA process. When you need an answer to life’s questions, the Spirit may remind you of something you heard from a teacher or read in the scriptures. As you pray over that question, the Spirit may help you understand how the scripture applies to
you. So the more you read the Bible, the more likely that the Spirit will have something of which to remind you.
T HE GIFT OF PEACE
We are offered another vision in today’s second reading, a vision of the New Jerusalem, “coming down out of heaven from God” (Revelation 21:10). Read between the lines describing the radiant city, and we find that the greatest beauty revealed is the beauty of perfect symmetry and order, a city founded on the faith of the twelve tribes of Israel and the Twelve Apostles, lit only by the glory of God. The first reading and the Gospel are linked to this idealized description of the New Jerusalem. In both we read of distress and disturbance countered by the gift of peace. “[M]y peace I give to you,” Jesus assures his disciples at the Last Supper (John 14:27). In keeping with that gift, the apostles and elders, in the reading from Acts, decide not to disturb the peace of new Gentile believers. The undue burden of circumcision will not be imposed on them. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
V ocation Views
Sixth Sunday of Easter (5/1/16)
If we love, we know the presence of God. Take time to be aware of God’s loving presence. Be open to the Holy Spirit. (John 14:23-29)
A ll The Advantages
We want to give our children what we didn’t have; but let’s make sure we give them what we did have: our faith. —Anonymous
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Diocese of St. Petersburg ● PO Box 40200, St. Petersburg, FL 33743-0200 ● (727) 344-1611 ● dosp.org
How much does seminarian formation and education cost? For the past few years, approximately $1.8 million has been spent on seminarian education and formation each year. That breaks down to about $60,000 per seminarian per year and covers seminary campus costs, tuition, books and educational resources, board and housing, and automobile and health insurance. How do we pay for that? The people of the Diocese of St. Petersburg pay for the formation and education of our seminarians from two main sources:
APA - The main portion (but not 100%) of the total costs for seminarians comes from donations to the Annual Pastoral Appeal (APA). About $1.48 million is directed to seminarian education and formation annually, which covers the costs for 24 seminarians each year. Seminarian Burse Fund - As the number of seminarians has increased over the past decade, the fund was utilized to cover the gap between what comes in through the APA and total costs of seminarian formation and education when the number of enrolled seminarians surpasses 24. The burse fund is comprised of restricted donations and directed resources for seminarian formation and education. The number of seminarians has averaged 30 for the past few years, drawing more on the burse account. At the current rate, the burse fund will be empty in about one year.
Weren’t the seminarians included in the Forward in Faith Campaign? Forward in Faith included $3 million for the renovation to the St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary campus and $2 million to be placed into a fund intended to generate interest income for the seminary’s ongoing maintenance. These two projects have been fully funded from the Forward in Faith Campaign donations to date. Through this special collection, we are trying to raise the monies needed to increase the Seminarian Burse Fund and provide funds to cover the gap between what is raised/budgeted with APA dollars and what the full cost of seminarian education and formation is each year until our new interest- bearing accounts yield consistent funding, reducing the cost per seminarian.
Breaking it DownBased on average
of 30 seminarians per year
Total cost for seminarian formation & education
each year
Total remaining in the burse to continue funding seminarian
formation & education one year from today
x 30$60,000
$1.8M
$0
FORMING MEN OF MERCY DIOCESE OF ST. PETERSBURG 2016 Special Collection for Seminarians - May 7/8 & 14/15
$1.5M Amount covered by APA each year
$300K Amount from the Seminarian Burse Fund
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Clergy Rev. James B. Johnson Pastor
Rev. Jojo Tejada Parochial Vicar
Deacon Robert Smith Deacon
Administration
Louise Boyer Office Manager [email protected]
Pat Brockmann Administrative Assistant [email protected]
Anne Griffith Receptionist [email protected]
John Edel Music Director [email protected]
Theresa Holland Administrator of Rel. Ed. [email protected]
Pat Brockmann Bulletin Editor/Webmaster [email protected]
Bo Bolinsky/Jimmy Moore Maintenance [email protected] QR Code to St. Scholastica Website
Monday-Friday: 8:30 am Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am & 11:30 am
Holy Days: Vigil: 4:00 pm; 8:30 am & 7:00 pm
First Saturday: 8:30 am
Reconciliation Saturday: 2:45 - 3:30 pm or by appointment
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Fridays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm with Benediction at 5:00 pm.
Mass Schedule
Address: 4301 W Homosassa Trail Lecanto, FL 34461
Phone: (352)746-9422 Fax: (352) 746-2335
Website: www.stscholastica.org E-Mail: [email protected]
Parish Office Hours:
Mon - Thurs: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday - Closed
Please remember our parish in your will.
Parish Information
Parish Ministries & Organizations
Community of Catholic Women Jeannine Davis - 746-9422
Knights of Columbus Les McGlothlin - 503-2653
Legion of Mary Lois Tate - 527-2671 Carolyn Geiger - 746-5169
For information on any of our Liturgical Ministries, please call the parish office at 746-9422 for ministry contact numbers.
Diocesan School Saint John Paul II Catholic School Phone: 352-746-2020
