200 N. Orange Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236

Telephone 941-366-4210 Fax 941-954-8434 Website www.stmartha.org Facebook St. Martha Roman Catholic Church

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

Rev. R. Patrick Wilson, S.A.C. Rev. Jan Rykala, S.A.C.

Rev. Krzysztof “Chris” Frost, S.A.C. Rev. John Cao, C.R.M., Hospital Chaplain

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

Rev. Deacon C. Patrick Macaulay Rev. Deacon Robert Gaitens

Rev. Deacon Vern Smith Rev. Deacon Kevin Monahan Sr. Cathy Bonfield, S.S.N.D. Br. Lawrence Skitzki, C.S.C. Br. William Dygert, C.S.C.

Parish Staff Sara Brinn, Office Manager/Parish Secretary

Virginia Bray, Music Director Gina Snode, Business Manager/Bookkeeper

Patricia Sileo, Director of Religious Education Teressa McCoy, Administrative Assistant

Pamela Paulson, Reception/Data Entry Rose Ann Runnells, Sacristan

Cori Stannish, Sacristan Janet Cocco, Sacristan

Miguel Jimenez, Facilities Manager

Very Rev. Fausto Stampiglia S.A.C., Pastor

September 20, 2020 Mass Schedule Saturday 7:30 a.m. & 8:30a.m. (Church) (Vigil) 4 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. (Parish Hall) Sunday 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., & 5:30 p.m. (Parish Hall) 12 p.m. Vietnamese (Parish Hall) Weekday 7:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 12 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. (Church) Confessions Confessional window in Courtyard Saturday 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. & 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday thru Friday 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Holy Communion Confessional window in Courtyard Saturday 4 - 4:30 p.m. & 5:30 - 6 p.m. Sunday 7:30 - 8 am, 9 - 9:30 a.m., 10:30 - 11 a.m., 12 - 12:30 p.m., and 5:30 - 6 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Carosella Chapel (Reservation Required) Tuesday thru Thursday 10 a.m. - Noon Baptism Class - 2nd Monday of each month from 7 - 8 p.m. in the Parish Hall. No need to RSVP

The obligation to attend Sunday Mass is dispensed until November 1, 2020. Please visit our website, www.stmartha.org for a complete list of Guidelines for Masses at St. Martha Church

From Our Pastor, Fr. Fausto … Last Sunday we spoke of the foundation and of the

proof of Christian love in all of us, Jesus’ disciples: the foundation of love is justice, the proof is forgiveness. When justice is missing, then true love does not exist, and if love lacks forgiveness, then love does not exist. In today’s extraordinary gospel passage, Jesus goes beyond justice to let us know that God’s ways are not our ways, and that God’s guiding principle is love and mercy!

So then, the powerful message of today’s Gospel should give us so much joy and hope to enter into paradise, notwithstanding how much guilt we feel for all our weaknesses, sins and lack of love! From a social justice perspective, if a person works one hour only, the compensation should be for one hour, and not for a full day of work. Therefore, we must agree with the foreman and not with the owner of the vineyard. But God had already foretold through Isaiah, the prophet: “My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways… as high as the heavens are above the earth, so high are my ways above your ways and my thoughts above your thoughts.” And Jesus made this prophecy real in the parable of the workers: “Are you envious because I am generous?” God will not hold us at the final judgment only according to His justice, but God will go beyond His justice with the gift of His immeasurable mercy to us. Although the teaching originated with making clear to His followers that we Gentiles will be saved, even if we entered last into the covenant with God, the teaching for us is a consideration of the infinite mercy of God, who will accept into Paradise even the worst sinners, who on their deathbed will ask Jesus for forgiveness. Not only that, the Bible also teaches us (1 Cor 7: 14) that an unbelieving spouse, or child, is made holy (and so saved) thru the believing spouse, who becomes the lightning rod of the justice of God, short-circuiting His justice, and leaving only His mercy to open the doors of paradise to them! Remember that God’s love is everlasting. We may kick God out of our lives, businesses and relationships, but God will always relentlessly beg us again and again to return to Him, even at the last hour of our earthly existence, because God is crazily in love with us!

A message from our Holy Father, Pope Francis: “The Christian response to the pandemic and to the

consequent socio-economic crisis is based on love, above all, love of God who always precedes us (cf. 1 Jn 4:19). He loves us first. He always precedes us in love and in solutions. He loves us unconditionally and when we welcome this divine love, then we can respond similarly. I love not only those, who love me - my family, my friends, my group - but also those who do not love me, I also love those who do not know me and I also love those who are strangers, and even those who make me suffer or whom I consider enemies (cf. Mt 5:44).

People still ask about cremation! Our U.S. Council of Catholic Bishops proclaimed: “The Church’s belief in the sacredness of the human body and the resurrection of the dead has traditionally found expression in the care taken to prepare the bodies of the deceased for burial. This is the body once washed in Baptism, anointed with the oil of

salvation and fed with the bread of life. This is the body whose hands clothed the poor and embraced the sorrowing. Indeed, the human body is so inextricably associated with the human person that it is hard to think of a human person apart from his or her body. Thus, the Church’s reverence and concern for the person whom the Church now commends to the care of God.”

Thus, while “cremation is now permitted, it does not enjoy the same value as burial of the body. The Church clearly prefers and urges that the body of the deceased be present for the funeral rite, since the presence of the human body better expresses the values which the Church affirms in its rites.”

While cremated remains may be buried in a grave, entombed in a mausoleum or columbarium or even buried at sea, “the practice of scattering cremated remains at sea, from the air, or on the ground, or keeping cremated remains in the home of a relative or friend of the deceased are not the reverent disposition that the Church prefers.” The cremated remains of the body may be properly buried at sea in the urn, coffin or other container in which they have been carried to the place of committal.

Our beloved Bishop Frank J. Dewane has asked us pastors to contact all Catholics in our Diocese to help with volunteering at the diocesan level, according to their level of expertise, as also in the Parish. He writes, “An important aspect of the operation of the Diocese are the various Diocesan Boards and Committees, such as the Diocesan Finance Council, Catholic Community Foundation of Southwest Florida Board, the Review Board, the Planning and Development Committee, Investment Committee, School Board, Catholic Charities Board, and Diocesan Regional Committees. The knowledge and expertise of professional skilled members of the Faithful are truly valuable to the success of these committees and their contribution to the Local Church and Her mission.

As the end of the terms for many of the members of these committees and boards approach, the Diocese recognizes and appreciates the role they have served. In order to secure rotation and the required geographical representation in replacing those whose terms are reaching their conclusion, your kind assistance is requested in identifying men and women who have expertise in the following areas and who are also faithful to the Church and Her teachings: Law, Administration, Communication, Accounting, Education, Client Relations, Medical, Finance, Building/Construction, Marketing, Real Estate.”

But also here in our parish of St. Martha, we need volunteers: Money Counters, Caritas, Development and Finance councils, Legion of Mary, Altar Society, Council of Catholic Women, Hospitality Ministry, Altar Servers, Bethesda House, Lectors, Choir Singers, Jail Ministry, Respect Life, Community Pregnancy Clinic, Ushers, Solve Maternity, Witness to Love (marriage preparation), Rosary Makers. The great majority of our volunteers are retired from up north and obviously they are seniors, and they do a good service, although we miss them when they go home after winter. With the pandemic we found another problem: age. Because our volunteers are seniors, they are generally advised to stay home, and our parish ministries suffer and

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Caritas Food Pantry First Baptist Church

1661 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236 (Food pantry located on Adelia Ave)

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 10:00 a.m. - Noon

If your family is in need of food due to Covid-19, please visit the Caritas Food Pantry. The food pantry window is located on Adelia Ave. The volunteers will distribute the

packages of non-perishable food items through the window.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Our Carosella Chapel is now open for Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday through

Thursday from 10 a.m. to Noon. Due to social distancing, four people will be allowed in the

Chapel at a time and masks must be worn. Times will be in 1/2 hour increments, and you must call the Parish Office to reserve a time.

(You are welcome to stay longer or walk-in if spots are available.)

S .M R E 2020‐2021Registration is now open for the 2020/2021 Religious Education classes. Classes begin Sunday,September20 forgrades1‐5andSunday,September27forgrades5‐9.Wewillofferin‐classandonlinelearningthisyear.ForclassinformationandtoregisteryourchildpleasecontactPatriciaSileo,DirectorofReligiousEducationat366‐4210ext3236,orsileo@stmartha.org.*DuetoCovidandlimitedspace,thestartofthekindergartenclassisdelayed.Checkthebulletinforupdates.

“TheopportunitytoworshipandparticipateinliturgyisespeciallyimportanttoallCatholics.OurfamiliesarecontinuingtolearnandappreciatetheirCatholicfaithandtraditions.Ourfaithandtraditionsculminateinourliturgies

andEucharist,whicharethesummitandsourceforourCatholicfamily.”‐Fr.FaustoStampiglia

F  P  E  S  (L A ) Even in the midst of COVID‐19 restrictions, we still wish to provide our Parishioners with important information and resources to help you both today and tomorrow. As a result, we have partnered with the Catholic Community Foundation of SW Florida to host private, one‐hour education sessions to provide participants with the knowledge they need to make critical health, legal and financial decisions for themselves and/or loved one. Appointment reservations will be taken on a first‐come, first‐served basis.

A endees will obtain important informa on on: Avoiding Guardianship, Wills vs. Trusts, Probate, Durable Power of

Attorney, Beneficiary Designations, Healthcare Surrogates, Advanced Directives, Financial Planning, and more. Referrals to Catholic attorneys and financial advisors available to those interested.

RESERVE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY BY CALLING 941‐486‐4722 OR BY EMAIL AT CCF@DIOCESEOFVENICE.ORG

the ministries remain without personnel and help. Insofar that many ministries are still closed, such problem is not essential, but we need to be prepared for the normalization of our lives soon: young or mature adult volunteers are needed! Ask the Holy Spirit to give you guidance in ministering at the service of God’s people.

The Bishop has approved the giving, by ushers of our printed bulletins as the parishioner exits Mass. Bulletins will also be available at the confessional room when receiving Holy Communion. Also, bulletins will be available at the Parish Office during the week, Monday through Friday (9 am-Noon, 12:30 pm– 4 pm).

Saturday is the Feast of Padre Pio, who is, with Mother Theresa “one of the most popular modern saints.”

Padre Pio was born Francesco Forgione in 1887 in the small Italian village of Pietrelcina. A Capuchin priest who had received the stigmata, he spent fifty years at the monastery of San Giovanni Rotondo, where he was much sought after as a spiritual advisor, confessor, and intercessor. Despite such notoriety, he would often say, “I only want to be a poor friar who prays.” His life was devoted to the Eucharist and to prayer. He died September 23, 1968 at age eighty-one. Pope John Paul II announced the inclusion of his Memorial in the General Roman Calendar in June, 2002. He is considered the patron saint of civil defense volunteers and Catholic adolescents.

Smile, God loves you and so does Fr. Fausto

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

Deacons Bill, Patrick, Robert, Vern and Kevin Sister Cathy and Brothers Lawrence & William

Bulle n Email: tmccoy@stmartha.org  Pastor Email: pastor@stmartha.org 

For daily readings visit:

http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/032020.cfm

Setting up an endowment is

easier than you might imagine.

An endowment is an excellent way for a parishioner to make sure that St. Martha continues to thrive well beyond their lifetime, and we can make it easy. Through the Catholic Community Foundation, a parishioner can choose to add to existing endowment funds or create their own endowment. Endowment funds help provide long-term stability and sustainability well into the future because the endowment is typically structured so the original gift amount (principal) remains intact, while the investment earnings are used to support St. Martha. Endowments don’t have to be setup for millions of dollars. For instance, a $25,000 endowment, at a current payout rate of 4%, will generate $1000 for St. Martha and will continue forever. The impact of the gift will be felt for generations to come. If you are interested in learning more about an endowment, please contact Teressa McCoy in the Parish Office at 941-366-4210 or tmccoy@stmartha.org.

Thank you for your support of St. Martha Parish.

Our parishioners are our only source of funds and your contributions keep the lights on, enable parish ministries,

and support our outreach to the poor.

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Congratulations to the newest graduates of Witness to Love, Cody and Hanna! We wish them and their marriage many blessings!!!

Sunday Offertory as of 7-1-2020 thru 7-31-2020

Sunday Offertory & Unrestricted Donations $98,916.36 Goal $379,000.00

Operating Expenses $147,214.13 Contributions -$196,848.24

Operating Shortfall -$48,297.77 Needed to Reach Goal $182,151.76

2020 Catholic Faith Appeal as of 09-16-2020

Throughout salvation history, God has welcomed repentant sinners with special joy. Jesus concludes the parable of the lost sheep with these words, “there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance” (Lk 15:7).

   

If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours.

Alcoholics Anonymous (941) 951-6810 — www.aasrq.org

Si tu quieres beber es problema tyo.

Pero si quieres dejar de beber el problema es nuestro. Alcoholicos Anonimos

941-355-3399 — www.aasrq.org

Sarasota Laps For Life goes Virtual!

Join us for this special cause by completing a timed distance of 5K (3.1 miles) in your neighborhood,

park, or other favorite outdoor location, anytime between

September 12th - October 3rd

Submit you results and tag us in your pictures #SarasotaLapsForLife

Life is NOT cancelled: Be Safe, Run Virtual!

Hosted by the Knights of Columbus

To sign up or donate visit: srqlapsforlife.net

Dates for St. Martha: Saturday, Sept 25 at 8:30 a.m.

Monday, Oct 25 at Noon Thursday, Nov 25 at 7:30 a.m.

OUTREACH MINISTRIES Altar Servers Dn. Bob Gaitens 941-350-2634

Altar Society Janet Cocco 941-366-4210

Archivist 941-366-4210

Arimathean Ministry Geri Roberts 941-600-8479

Bethesda House Colleen McMenamin 941-366-1886

Catholic Charities Joan Pierse 941-355-4680

Community Pregnancy Clinics 239-262-6381

Casa Santa Marta Paula Jaramillo 941-366-4448

Choir/Cantor Virginia Bray 941-366-4210

Council of Catholic Women Marcia Stokes 334-648-4328

Development Committee Stuart Love 941-780-7834

Eucharist Adoration Vicki Hatch 734-646-6188

Finance Council John Corey coreyjjj5@gmail.com

Family Ministry Gary Kerschner 941-961-8713

Herrig Caritas (9-11 a.m., M-F) Tony Cocco, Chair 941-366-5620

Hospitality Ministry Beth Cannata 941-321-2953

Jail Ministry Bob Hiniker 863-558-0407

Knights of Columbus Tony Cocco 941-504-6960

Lectors Ryan Winkler stmarthalectors@gmail.com

Legion of Mary Diane Such 941-993-2354

Parish Council Beth Cannata 941-321-2953

Prayer Line Diane Domagala 941-306-6503

R.C.I.A Maggie Gallucci 941-355-5957

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

Respect Life Ministry Joseph Gina 941-702-1700

Rosary Makers Don & Maxine Brand 941-755-9749

Solve Maternity Homes Peggy Kerwin 941-748-0094

St. M. Early Learning Center Jamie Van Dyke 941-366-1395

Ushers John Whitfield 941-400-1472

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Parish Parish Office 941-366-4210

Hospital Calvin Kreider 941-928-6995

Nursing Home & Homebound Pam Paulson 941-366-4210

Witness to Love Jim & Agnes Rutushni 941-960-5128

BISHOP NEVINS ACADEMY 4380 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34232 St. Martha Catholic School 941-953-4181

Principal: Mrs. Siobhan Young

St. Mary Academy 941-366-4010 Principal: Mrs. Rebecca Reynolds

CARDINAL MOONEY HIGH SCHOOL

4171 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34232 941-371-4917

NEIGHBORHING DIOCESAN PARISHES St. Jude Sarasota 941-955-3934

Christ the King Sarasota 941-924-2777

Incarnation Sarasota 941-921-6631

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Sarasota 941-755-1826

St. Patrick Sarasota 941-378-1703

St. Mary Star of the Sea Longboat Key 941-383-1255

St. Thomas More Sarasota 941-923-1691

St. Joseph Bradenton 941-756-3732

St. Michael the Archangel Siesta Key 941-349-4174

Our Lady of the Angels Lakewood Ranch 941-752-6770

Weekly Mass Intentions

Sun., Sept. 20 Is 55:6-9; Phil 1:20c-24, 27a; Mt 20:1-16a

7:30 a.m. [JR] Poor Souls by Mary and John McGruder

9:00 a.m. [CF] Jack Stewart by Jamie and Ray Aymerich

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

12:00 p.m. [JC] (Viet) Linh Hon Ong Ba To Tien by Gd Quy Ngo

5:30 p.m. [CF] L&D Mbrs. Of The Burch Family by Joe & Betty

Mon., Sept. 21 Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Mt 9:9-13

7:30 a.m. [JC] (L) Brother Paul Kelly by Friend

8:30 a.m. [JR] Michael Roma by Deacon Bill and Lu Ladroga

12:00 p.m. [CF] Betty DeRaedt by Kathy Purcell

Tues., Sept. 22 Prv 21:1-6, 10-13; Lk 8:19-21

7:30 a.m. [CF] Bill and Catherine Lacey by Claire Collins

8:30 a.m. [CF] Maria Neuschel by Magda Kovacik

12:00 p.m. [JC] Elizabeth Love

5:30 p.m. [JC] (L) Ted Laborde by Gen and John

Wed., Sept. 23 Prv 30:5-9; Lk 9:1-6

7:30 a.m. [CF] Laura Gargour by Paula and David Shigley

8:30 a.m. [FS] Katherine Neville by Michael Neville

12:00 p.m. [JR] Hugh Christie by Rita McGowan

5:30 p.m. [FS] Betty DeRaedt by Kathy Purcell

Thurs., Sept. 24 Eccl 1:2-11; Lk 9:7-9

7:30 a.m. [JC] Laura Gargour by Aldo Massara

8:30 a.m. [FS] Carol Cassini by Ginny, Katey, and Michael Witt

12:00 p.m. [JR] Betty DeRaedt by Kathy Purcell

5:30 p.m. [JR] Carlos Fidalgo by The Fidalgo Family

Fri., Sept. 25 Eccl 3:1-11; Lk 9:18-22

7:30 a.m. [JC] For All Essential Workers

8:30 a.m. [JR] Michael Roma by Paula and Dave Shigley

12:00 p.m. [CF] Michael Roma by Shirley and Ron Pasowycz

5:30 p.m. [FS] For a Greater Respect for All Human Life

Sat. Sept. 26 Eccl 11:9—12:8; Lk 9:43b-45

7:30 a.m. [JR] Laura Gargour by Marge and Paul Lortie

8:30 a.m. [JC] Elizabeth Love by Chris Covillo

4:00 p.m. [CF] John F. and Adele L Borome by The Borome Family

5:30 p.m. [FS] Elena Ordonez by Candace and Henry Ordonez

Sun., Sept. 27 Ez 18:25-28; Phil 2:1-11 or 2:1-5; Mt 21:28-32

7:30 a.m. [JR] Maria and Luis Freitas by The Family

9:00 a.m. [CF] Don Willwerth by Maureen Peck

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

12:00 p.m. [JC] (Viet) Mary C. Reese by The Violette Family

5:30 p.m. [CF] (L) Jans and Maxcimo Palavecino by Raquel Murrilo

Fr. Fausto (FS), Fr. Patrick (PW), Fr. Jan (JR),

Fr. Chris (CF), and Fr. John (JC)

5:30 p.m. [JR] John and Ann Begley Fam. by Thomas and Jacqueline