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February 20, 2022
Pastor
We would like to extend a warm welcome
Fr. Jose Panthaplamthottiyil, CMI. to all of our new parishioners!
Parochial Vicars
Fr. Christopher Knight Website: http://seaspcfl.org/ Mission Chapel
frknight@seaspcfl.org St. Stephen’s Chapel
Fr. Robert Trujillo Church, Rectory Office, 2400 E. Highway 100, Bunnell, FL 32110
frrob@seaspcfl.org School & Ministry Center
4600 Belle Terre Pkwy. Palm Coast, FL 32164 Church Hours
7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday
Retired Associates
Phone: (386) 445-2246 • Fax: (386) 445-7808
Fr. John McElroy School: (386) 445-2411 Rectory Office & Ministry Center
Emergency Phone: (386) 283-3420 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday
Fr. George Sankoorikal Holidays
Fr. James May (Pastor Emeritus) (after hours ONLY)
Pastoral Ministry
Deacon Perlito (Tom) Alayu
Deacon Bob Devereux Masses
Deacon Jose Homem
Deacon Ed Wolff Monday - Friday
Deacon Mike McKenna 7 am and 8:30 am
Saturday 8:30 am
Business Manager and 4 pm Vigil
Elizabeth Foran
Sunday
Office Assistant 8, & 10 am
Mrs. Elaine Leonard and 12 noon.
St. Stephen
Bookkeeper 6 pm Saturdays
Leanne Rossi 5 pm Sundays
Receptionist
“Your Gift Today is Our Treasure Spanish Mass
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From the desk of Fr. Jose Panthaplamthottiyil
Bishop’s Annual Stewardship Appeal 2022
Love One Another as I Have Loved You
Two men were marooned on an island. One man paced also follow. Of course, we cannot give away everything
back and forth, worried and scared, while the other man God gives us. But we can give a good portion of it. And
sat back and sunned himself. The first man said to the if God continues to give us, why should we hesitate to
second man, “Aren’t you afraid we are about to die.” give? When we give away a good part of what we re-
“No,” said the second man. “I make $10,000 a week, and ceive from the Lord for the needs of others, we truly be-
I tithe faithfully to my church every week. It is Steward- come good stewards.
ship Month at my church. My pastor will find me.”
However, please don’t entertain the idea that you will
The above story is one of the stewardship jokes on the give when you have everything in abundance. Remem-
Internet. We had our Parish Stewardship Renewal Com- ber the story of the widow’s mite given in the gospel.
mitment weekend in November 2021. And I am trying to When the widow put in two copper coins into the treas-
reach out to parishioners who are still ury, Jesus said, “Truly I say to you that
waiting to make their parish steward- this poor widow has put in more than
ship commitment. In the meantime, all; for all these out of their abundance
the Bishop’s Annual Stewardship Ap- have put in offerings for God, but she
peal (BASA) is underway. You may out of her poverty put in all the liveli-
have already received information hood that she had” (Luke 21:1-4).
through mail asking you to make a
commitment for BASA 2022. Let us learn to give not only from our
abundance but also from our poverty.
Next weekend is the BASA Commit- It is then that we truly recognize God’s
ment Weekend, during which we will ownership of everything and our stew-
watch and listen to the video message ardship of what we have. Kindly con-
from our Bishop Felipe J. Estevez. It will also give us an tribute your share generously to BASA, and God will
opportunity to make a commitment for the current year. reward you for your generosity.
The theme for this year’s annual appeal is “Love one an-
other as I have loved you,’ which reminds us that we are Funny Stories
all called to support and strengthen each other through
the faithful stewardship of our time, talents, and treas- Light and darkness: God is talking to one of his angels
ures. and says, “Do you know what I have just done? I have
just created a 24-hour period of alternating light and
The money collected through BASA is spent for the For- darkness on Earth. Isn’t that good?” The angel says,
mation of Seminarians, Support for Active and Retired “Yes, but what will you do now?” God says, “I think I’ll
clergy, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Augus- call it a day.” (via https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/
tine, Pro-Life initiatives, Prison Ministry, Catholic Edu- jokes/)
cation, Evangelization, and various other pastoral minis-
tries. Board Meeting: There will be a meeting of the Church
Board immediately after the service,” announced the
It is vital to remember that whatever we have is owned pastor. After the close of the service, the Church Board
by God, and we are only stewards of what we have. Ac- gathered at the back of the sanctuary for the announced
cording to the Bible, God created everything, but he also meeting. But there was a stranger in their midst — a vis-
owns everything. As we read in Genesis, “In the begin- itor who had never attended their church before. “My
ning, God created the heavens and the earth” (1:1).
“What do you have that you have not received?” asks St. friend,” said the pastor, “Didn’t you understand that
Paul (1 Corinthians 4:7). The psalmist tells us, “The earth this is a meeting of the Board?” “Yes,” said the visitor,
and everything in it, the world and its inhabitants, be- “and after today’s sermon, I suppose I’m just about as
long to the Lord” (Psalm 24:1). bored as anyone else who came to this meeting.” (via
https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/jokes/)
Yes, whatever we have is given by God, and he expects
us to re-gift what we have for the welfare of others, espe- Ask and You Shall Receive: Pastor Larson and his coun-
cially the poor and the down-trodden. But then the criti- cil president, Sven Johnson ended up in a heated argu-
cal question is, how much should we give. There is the ment over a seemingly minor worship detail. “I suggest
story of a man who was annoyed by people asking him we go home and pray to God to grant us peaceful
to give money for good causes. hearts,” said Pastor Larson as Sven stormed past him
into the churchyard. After worship the next Sunday
One night he heard himself asking an angel who ap- morning, Sven greeted Pastor Larson warmly. “I took
peared to him in his dream, “How much should I give your advice,” he said. “I went home and said a prayer.”
and how long should I give?” Immediately, the angel “Great!” said Pastor Larson. “So did I! I prayed that
said, “Give as much as God gives you and as long as He God would grant us both peaceful hearts and a fresh
gives you.” start.” “That’s not what I prayed,” said Sven. “I asked
God to help me put up with you.” (via https://
I think this is a piece of excellent advice that we should www.stewardshipoflife.org/jokes/)
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Desde el Escritorio del Pastor, Padre Jose Panthaplamthottiyil
Campaña Anual de Corresponsabilidad del Obispo 2022
Amaos Unos a Otros Como Yo Os He Amado
Dos hombres quedaron abandonados en una isla. Un gel dijo: “Da tanto como Dios te da y mientras Él te da”.
hombre caminaba de un lado a otro, preocupado y asus- Creo que este es un excelente consejo que también
tado, mientras que el otro hombre se recostaba y tomaba debemos seguir. Por supuesto, no podemos regalar todo
el sol. El primer hombre le dijo al segundo hombre: lo que Dios nos da. Pero podemos dar una buena parte
"¿No tienes miedo de que estemos a punto de morir?". de ella. Y si Dios continúa dándonos, ¿por qué
“No”, dijo el segundo hombre. “Gano $10,000 a la sema- deberíamos dudar en dar? Cuando damos una buena
na y diezmo fielmente a mi iglesia todas las semanas. Es parte de lo que recibimos del Señor para las necesidades
el Mes de la Mayordomía en mi iglesia. Mi pastor me de los demás, nos convertimos verdaderamente en bue-
encontrará”. nos mayordomos.
La historia anterior es uno de los chistes de mayordomía Sin embargo, por favor, no entretengas la idea de que
en Internet. Tuvimos nuestro fin de semana de Com- darás cuando tengas todo en abundancia. Recuerde la
promiso de Renovación de la Corresponsabilidad Par- historia del donado de la viuda que se da en el evan-
roquial en Noviembre de 2021. Y estoy tratando de co- gelio. Cuando la viuda echó dos monedas de cobre en el
municarme con los feligreses que todavía están esperan- arca, Jesús dijo: “De cierto os digo que esta viuda pobre
do para hacer su compromiso de corresponsabilidad ha echado más que todos; porque todos éstos de lo que
parroquial. Mientras tanto, la Campaña Anual de les sobra echaron para las ofrendas a Dios, pero ella de
Mayordomía del Obispo (BASA, por sus siglas en in- su pobreza echó todo el sustento que tenía
glés) está en marcha. Es posible que ya haya recibido
información por correo solicitando que se comprometa Aprendamos a dar no sólo desde nuestra abundancia
para BASA 2022. sino también desde nuestra pobreza. Es entonces cuan-
do verdaderamente reconocemos la propiedad de Dios
El próximo fin de semana es el Fin de Semana de Com- sobre todo y nuestra administración de lo que tenemos.
promiso BASA, durante el cual veremos y escu- Por favor contribuya generosamente con su parte a BA-
charemos el mensaje en video de nuestro Obispo Felipe SA, y Dios le recompensará por su generosidad.
J. Estévez. También nos dará la oportunidad de hacer
un compromiso para el año en curso. El tema de la cam- Cuentos Graciosos
paña anual de este año es “Amaos unos a otros como yo Luz y oscuridad: Dios está hablando con uno de sus
os he amado”, que nos recuerda que todos estamos ángeles y le dice: “¿Sabes lo que acabo de hacer? Acabo
llamados a apoyarnos y fortalecernos unos a otros a de crear un período de 24 horas de alternancia de luz y
través de la fiel administración de nuestro tiempo, oscuridad en la Tierra. ¿No es eso bueno? El ángel dice:
talentos y tesoros. “Sí, pero ¿qué harás ahora?” Dios dice: "Creo que lahora
descanso un día".
El dinero recaudado a través de BASA se gasta en la
Formación de Seminaristas, Apoyo al Clero Activo y
Retirado, Caridades Católicas de la Diócesis de St. Au- Reunión de la Junta: Habrá una reunión de la Junta de
gustine, Iniciativas Pro-Vida, Ministerio Penitenciario, la Iglesia inmediatamente después del servicio”, anunció
Educación Católica, Evangelización y varios otros min- el pastor. Después de la clausura del servicio, la Junta de
isterios pastorales. la Iglesia se reunió en la parte trasera del santuario para
la reunión anunciada. Pero había un extraño entre ellos,
Es vital recordar que todo lo que tenemos es propiedad un visitante que nunca antes había asistido a su iglesia.
de Dios, y solo somos mayordomos de lo que tenemos. “Amigo”, dijo el pastor, “¿no entendiste que esta es una
Según la Biblia, Dios creó todo, pero también es dueño reunión de la Junta (Board/Bored)?” “Sí”, dijo el visitan-
de todo. Como leemos en Génesis, “En el principio creó te, “y después del sermón de hoy, supongo que estoy tan
Dios los cielos y la tierra” (1:1). “¿Qué tienes que no aburrido como cualquier otra persona que haya venido a
hayas recibido?” pregunta San Pablo (1 Corintios 4:7). El esta reunión”.
Salmista nos dice: “La tierra y todo lo que hay en ella, el
mundo y sus habitantes, pertenecen al Señor” (Salmo Pide y Recibirás: El pastor Larson y el presidente de su
24:1). consejo, Sven Johnson, terminaron en una acalorada dis-
cusión sobre un detalle de adoración aparentemente
Sí, todo lo que tenemos nos lo da Dios, y él espera que menor. “Sugiero que vayamos a casa y oremos a Dios
demos lo que tenemos para el bienestar de los demás, para que nos conceda corazones en paz”, dijo el pastor
especialmente de los pobres y los oprimidos. Pero en- Larson cuando Sven pasó corriendo junto a él hacia el
tonces la pregunta crítica es, ¿cuánto debemos dar? Hay patio de la iglesia. Después del culto del próximo do-
la historia de un hombre que estaba molesto porque la mingo por la mañana, Sven saludó calurosamente al pas-
gente le pedía que diera dinero para buenas causas. tor Larson. "Seguí tu consejo", dijo. “Fui a casa y dije una
oración”. "¡Estupendo!" dijo el pastor Larson. "¡Yo tambi-
Una noche se escuchó a sí mismo preguntándole a un en! Recé para que Dios nos concediera a ambos cora-
ángel que se le apareció en su sueño: “¿Cuánto debo dar zones pacíficos y un nuevo comienzo”. “Eso no es lo que
y por cuánto tiempo debo dar?” Inmediatamente, el án- recé”, dijo Sven. “Le pedí a Dios que me ayudara a
aguantarte”.
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Da secretária do Padre José Panthaplamthottiyil
Apelo Anual de Administração do Bispo para 2022
Amem-se uns aos outros como Eu vos Amei
Dois homens foram abandonados numa ilha. Um Deus nos dá. Mas podemos dar uma boa parte. E se
homem andava para a frente e para trás, preocupado e Deus continua a dar-nos, por que hesitamos em dar?
assustado, enquanto o outro homem sentava-se e Quando damos uma boa parte do que recebemos do
bronzeava-se. O primeiro homem disse ao segundo Senhor para as necessidades dos outros, tornamo-nos
homem: “Você não tem medo, nós estamos prestes a realmente bons administradores.
morrer.” “Não”, disse o outro homem. “É o mês do
apelo anual na minha igreja. O meu pastor vai-me No entanto, por favor, não entretenha a ideia que irá
encontrar.” dar, quando você tem tudo em abundância. Lembre-se
da história da viúva dada no evangelho. Quando a
A história acima é uma das piadas do apelo anual da viúva colocou duas moedas de cobre no recipiente,
administração na Internet. Tivemos o nosso fim de Jesus disse: “Digo-vos verdadeiramente que esta pobre
semana de compromisso de renovação da viúva deu mais do que todos; porque todos deram da
administração da paróquia em Novembro de 2021. E sua abundância em oferendas a Deus, mas ela deu da
continuo a tentar falar com paroquianos que ainda não sua pobreza deu todo o seu sustento” (Lucas 21:1-4).
assumiram o seu compromisso de administração
paroquial. Agora o Apelo Anual de Administração do Vamos aprender a dar não só da nossa abundância,
Bispo (BASA) está em andamento. Concerteza você já mas também da nossa pobreza. É então que
recebeu informações pelo correio pedindo pelo seu reconhecemos verdadeiramente a propriedade de Deus
compromisso para a BASA 2022. de tudo e a nossa administração do que temos. Por
favor, contribua generosamente com a sua parte para a
No próximo fim de semana é o Fim de Semana de BASA, e Deus irá recompensá-lo pela sua generosidade.
Compromisso da BASA, durante o qual assistiremos e
ouviremos a mensagem de vídeo do nosso Bispo Felipe Anedotas
J. Estevez. Também nos dará a oportunidade de
assumir um compromisso para o ano actual. O tema do Luz e escuridão: Deus fala com um dos seus anjos e
apelo anual deste ano é “Amem-se uns aos outros como diz: “Você sabe o que eu acabei de fazer? Acabei de
Eu vos amei”, o que nos lembra que todos somos criar um período de 24 horas de luz e escuridão
chamados a apoiar e fortalecer-nos através da fiel alternadas, na Terra. Não é bom?” O anjo disse: “Sim, e
administração do nosso tempo, talentos e finanças. agora o que vai fazer?” Deus disse: “Acho que são
horas de acabar o dia.” (via https://
O dinheiro angariado através da BASA é gasto para a www.stewardshipoflife.org/jokes/)
Formação de Seminaristas, Apoio ao Padres Activos e
Aposentados, Instituições Católicas da Diocese de St. Reunião do Conselho: “Haverá uma reunião do
Augustine, iniciativas Pró-Vida, Ministério prisional, Conselho da Igreja imediatamente após este serviço,”
Educação Católica, Evangelização e vários outros anunciou o pastor. Após o encerramento do serviço, o
ministérios pastorais. Conselho da Igreja reuniu-se ao fundo do santuário
para a reunião anunciada. Mas havia um estranho no
É vital lembrar que tudo o que temos é propriedade de meio deles - um visitante que nunca tinha frequentado
Deus, e somos apenas administradores do que temos. a sua igreja anteriormente. “Meu amigo”, disse o
De acordo com a Bíblia, Deus criou tudo, mas ele pastor, “Você não entendeu que esta é uma reunião do
também é dono de tudo. Como lemos em Gênesis: “No Conselho?” “Sim”, disse o visitante, “e depois do
início, Deus criou os céus e a terra” (1:1). “O que é que sermão de hoje, acho que estou tão aborrecido como os
você tem que você não recebeu?”, pergunta São Paulo outros que vêm a esta reunião.” (via https://
(1 Coríntios 4:7). O salmista diz-nos: “A terra e tudo www.stewardshipoflife.org/jokes/)
nela, o mundo e os seus habitantes, pertencem ao
Senhor” (Salmo 24:1). Peça e vai receber: Pastor Larson e o presidente do
Conselho, Sven Johnson discordaram numa discussão
Sim, tudo o que temos é dado por Deus, e ele espera a sobre um detalhe de menor interesse acerca da reza.
nossa retribuição do que temos para o bem-estar dos “Eu sugiro que vamos para casa e rezemos a Deus para
outros, especialmente os pobres e os infelizes. Mas nos conceder corações calmos”, disse o Pastor Larson
então a questão crítica é, quanto devemos dar. Há a enquanto Sven passava por ele no cemitério. Após a
história de um homem que estava irritado com as adoração na manhã do domingo seguinte, Sven
pessoas que lhe pediam dinheiro para boas causas. cumprimentou com amizade o Pastor Larson. “Eu
Uma noite, perguntou a um anjo que lhe apareceu num aceitei o seu conselho”, disse ele. “Fui para casa e fiz
sonho: “Quanto devo dar e quanto tempo devo dar?” uma oração.” “Óptimo!”, disse o pastor Larson. “Eu
Imediatamente, o anjo disse: “Dê o quanto Deus lhe der também! Rezei para que Deus nos concedesse corações
e enquanto Ele lhe der.” calmos e um novo começo.” “Não foi isso que eu rezei”,
disse Sven. “Eu pedi a Deus que me ajudasse a aturá-
Eu acho que este é um conselho excelente que devemos lo.” (via https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/jokes/)
também seguir. Claro, não podemos dar tudo o que
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Sunday Readings Explained– 135 - Fr. Tony Kadavil
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, I Samuel 26: 2: 7-9, 12-13, 22-23; I Corinthians 15: 45-49; Luke 6: 27-38
Invitation to Grace-filled Behavior
Introduction a vivid example of self-control, forgiveness, and mer-
The readings today are linked together by one main cy. The ancient Israelites were governed first by Mo-
theme: the power of Christian love, when exercised in ses, then by a long line of judges. Since they noticed the
unconditional forgiveness. The readings also instruct us progress made by their Gentile neighbors who
about our right and wrong choices. The right choices lead had kings, the Israelites finally prevailed on their last
us to God, and the wrong ones break our relationship Judge, Samuel, to anoint a king for them. (1 Samuel: 8).
with Him and with one another. The first reading The king was Saul. In Saul's army, the youth David
shows us how David made the right choice respecting won a famous victory over Goliath, and thereby gained
God’s anointed king by forgiving his offenses, while the admiration of the people and the envy of King Saul.
Saul continued to make the wrong choices, perpetuat- Saul and his "three thousand picked men" went in
ing his misery with his revenge. In the second reading, search of David to kill him.
St. Paul tells us how the “First Adam” made a wrong
choice of disobedience, bringing death into the world, Yet, David and Abishai were able to steal into Saul's
whereas Jesus, the “Second Adam,” made the correct camp and stand over the sleeping king. But David
choice of fulfilling his Father’s saving plan. turned down Abishai's offer to "nail Saul to the ground
with one thrust of the spear.” ”Do not harm him," Da-
Today’s gospel (Luke 6:27-38), gives us Jesus' revolu- vid commanded. Then taking Saul's spear and water
tionary moral teaching about correct choices in our hu- jug, he went to an opposite hill and yelled across to Ab-
man relationships, placing special emphasis on the ner, Saul' lieutenant: "Here is the king's spear.... Today,
golden rule, “Do to others as you would have them do though Yahweh delivered him into my grasp, I would not
to you.” This golden rule is amplified by a string of par- harm Yahweh's anointed." David’s sense of justice, spirit
ticular commands: "Love your enemies...Do good to of forgiveness, and respect for divine authority helped
those who hate you; bless those who curse you and him to go beyond the retaliation which others expected
pray for those who maltreat you." For Jesus, love is a him to show. David is an image of Christ and an exam-
fundamental attitude that seeks another’s good. Jesus ple to us. If he can forgive his mortal enemy, so should
orders us to love our enemies and to be merciful as God we.
our Father is merciful. Jesus challenges us to do for oth-
ers what God does for us. “Be compassionate, as your Second Reading, I Corinthians 15: 45-49
Father is compassionate." He concludes by instructing In the second reading, we have Saint Paul's doctrine of
us to stop judging and start forgiving. the resurrection of Jesus, contrasting Christ, "the last
Adam," with the "first Adam." He reminds the Corin-
First Reading, 1 Samuel 26: 2: 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 thian community that everyone shares in the sinful na-
The first reading from the Hebrew Scriptures, gives us ture of the "first Adam." But he encourages his follow-
ers to remember that by baptism they also share in the
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spiritual nature of Jesus -- the "last Adam." Hence
Christians are expected to go beyond our earthly, natu-
ral desire to seek revenge and retaliation. Instead, when
we are injured, we are to offer the Christian response of
forgiveness and mercy, whether our culture accepts or
rejects it. If, through the power of the Holy Spirit, we
do so, we share in the life of the risen Christ, both here
and now, and after our death.
Gospel Reading, Luke 6: 27-38
The gospel passage contains four commands of Jesus:
love, forgive, do good, and pray. They specify the kind
of love that the Christian follower is expected to show
toward an enemy. The ‘enemy’ is one who injures hates
or rejects the Christian.
1. Love your enemies: This command proposes a
course of action that is contrary to human nature. Jesus
invites those who follow him to repudiate their natural
inclinations and instead follow his example and the ex-
ample of the heavenly Father. He recommends, not
merely a warm affection (philia), such as one might
have for one’s family, or a passionate devotion (eros),
such as one might expect between spouses, but a gra-
cious, active interest (agape), in the welfare of precisely
those persons who are antagonistic to us. Agape is the
love that cares deeply for others simply because they
are created in God’s image, and wishes them well be- 3. “Forgive and you will be forgiven. Bless those
cause that is what God wishes. Jesus not only com- who curse you, pray for those who abuse you”
manded us to love our enemies, he also gave us the This message might have sounded very strange to the
most vivid and awesome example of this type of love in Jews, who were familiar with a God who was merciful
action. While hanging on the cross, he prayed, “Father, to his own people and vengeful to their enemies, as pic-
forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” tured in Psalms 18, 72 and 92. But Jesus repeats his
teaching on forgiveness, both in the prayer he taught
2. Offer your other cheek to the one who strikes his disciples “forgive us our trespasses as we forgive
you. This injunction and that in v. 30, cut through the those who trespass against us,” and in his final com-
old principle of retaliation (Exodus 21:24; Lev 24:20; mandment to his apostles, “Just as I have loved you,
Deut 19:21-30). Jesus is not saying that we should per- you should also love one another.” Another good rea-
mit the destruction of the innocent and defenseless or son for us to forgive our enemies is, “so that everyone
allow ourselves to be abused or killed! The Catechism is will know that we are disciples of the Most High.” That
very clear on this point: “Self-defense is morally legiti- is, Christian forgiveness can be a form of evangeliza-
mate, as long as it’s proportional to the attack. Let us tion. Jesus does not advise his followers to overlook
remember that the commandment is ‘Love your neigh- evils, wars, economic disparity, and exploitation of the
bor AS YOU LOVE YOURSELF’...Love toward oneself vulnerable. Instead, we are called to forgive, to be mer-
remains a fundamental principle of morality. Therefore ciful and not to retaliate. But we cannot achieve this
it is legitimate to insist on respect for one’s own right to level of love and forgiveness by ourselves. We need the
life” (CCC 2264). power of God working through us by the indwelling
presence of the Holy Spirit.
What are the challenges Jesus gives us in this command
to "turn the other cheek”? First, he challenges us to 4. The Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you
forgive others totally and completely, which would have them do unto you.” Christian ethics
means letting go of any and every grudge. He also chal- consists, not in merely refraining from evil, but in ac-
lenges us not to seek vengeance. In addition, he wants tively doing good, not only to those who are friends,
us to be patient with the shortcomings of others and to but to those who hate us or do evil against us. In other
love everyone, even our enemies. (CCC-2264). So the words, Jesus expects us to rise above our human in-
bottom line is this: It’s morally wrong not to defend the stincts and imitate the goodness and generosity of
innocent, when we have a responsibility to do so; it’s God. The observance of the golden rule makes us like
morally legitimate to defend ourselves from an unjust God whose love and mercy embrace saints and sinners
aggressor; but it can be virtuous to endure unjust suffer- alike. At the same time the Golden Rule does not re-
ings and even martyrdom for the sake of Jesus Christ quire that we allow others to take advantage of us.
and his Gospel.
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Life Messages Jesus challenges us to embrace every day in his name!
(CCC 2264)
1. Invitation to grace-filled behavior: What makes
Christianity distinct from any other religion is the qual-
ity known as grace, i.e., God’s own life working in us, 3. Pray for the strength to forgive. At every
so that we are able to treat others, not as they deserve Mass we pray the “Our Father”, asking God to forgive
but with love, kindness and mercy. God is good to the us as we forgive others. Our challenge is to overcome
unjust as well as to the just. Hence our love for others, our natural inclination to hate. To meet that challenge
even those who are ungrateful and selfish towards us, we need to ask God for the strength to forgive other.
must be marked by the Each of us needs to ask: do I
same kindness and mercy have anyone in my life I call
which God has shown to an enemy? Is there anyone
us. When we pray for who actually hates me? Are
those who do us wrong, there people who would
we break the power of really curse me? Is there
hate in anyone in my life who mis-
treats me-–a boss, a teacher,
ourselves and in others, a parent, a co-worker, a
and release the power of family member, a former
love. How can we possi- spouse? These things hurt
bly love those who cause us, and they are often diffi-
us harm? God gives the cult to forgive. However,
necessary power and grace we must forgive, because
to those who believe and only forgiveness truly heals
accept the gift of the Holy us. If we remember how
Spirit. His love con- God has forgiven us, it will
quers our hurts, fears, help us forgive oth-
prejudices and grief. Only ers. For those who have
the cross of Jesus Christ hurt us, Jesus tells us our
can free us from the tyran- response should be love:
ny of malice, hatred, re- “Forgive and you will be
venge, and resentment, forgiven.” Let us start for-
and give us the courage to return good for evil. giving right now by curbing the sharp tongue of criti-
cism, suppressing the revenge instinct and tolerating
the irritating behavior of a neighbor.
2. Accept the challenges of day-to-day life. Jesus
challenges our willingness to endure unjust suffering
for his sake and the sake of his Gospel. For example, we 4. Let us try to live our lives in accordance with
must often endure the suffering that comes when a co- “the Golden Rule." Let us examine our conscience. Is
worker calls us "a religious fanatic" because we believe generosity central to our lives, or do we often
in the Ten Commandments; the pain that comes when choose selfishness instead? Are we willing to trust in
family members refuse to associate with us because we God’s providence or do we place our faith in ourselves?
take our faith seriously and refuse to compromise our Do we really accept and embrace our responsibility for
beliefs; the suffering that comes to a practicing Chris- one another and for the world we live in, or do we see
tian youth who is ostracized by his friends because he all things in terms of our own wants and needs? Do we
won’t do drugs or engage in promiscuous sexual activi- allow emotions such as hatred and jealousy guide our
ty. These are examples of the "little martyrdoms" that spiritual lives, or do we try to be more like our Lord?
Anecdote
Two presidents and a truck driver: When President strict justice in order to exercise a mercy that was dictat-
Gerald Ford granted former President Richard Nixon ed, not by law, but by a conscience formed on gospel
“a free, full and absolute pardon” for his participation principles. During the race riots in Los Angeles, in the
and perjury in the “Watergate” scandal, many consid- aftermath of the Rodney King incident, a truck driver
ered Ford’s decision to be an act of weakness. In 1977, named Reginald Denny was pulled from his vehicle
when President Jimmy Carter offered amnesty to those and severely beaten with a brick. When the case went to
who, during the Vietnamese War, had avoided being trial in 1993, Denny stunned the courtroom with his
conscripted, he was criticized for not enforcing the law. offer of forgiveness to those who had almost killed him.
Both men, one a Republican, the other a Democrat, Later Denny said that only by forgiving the perpetra-
“took the heat”, as it were, because neither was moti- tors of the crime against him had he been able to put
vated by partisan politics or the pressure of public the event behind him and move on.
opinion. Each had chosen to go beyond the limits of
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One Faith, One Family
Bishop’s Annual Stewardship Appeal (BASA)
Our Bishop’s Annual Stewardship Appeal (BASA) is gether in support of the beautiful mission of the
now underway. If you are a registered member of our Church, as we are called to be good stewards of what
parish or another parish in our diocese, you may have we have been gifted with. We have the opportunity to
received a mailing from Bishop Estévez, asking for your proclaim His love and faithfulness through sharing the
support and participation in this year’s Annual Appeal. blessings we have gratefully received from Him.
Please prayerfully consider a pledge to the Appeal us-
ing gift options on the response card mailed to you or We ask that you commit this invitation to prayer and if
by completing a commitment envelope at Mass next your circumstances allow, please come prepared to re-
weekend. spond next week. Your gift should be in addition to
what you are already giving to your parish. Please
Our annual theme, “One Faith, One Family” reminds know that every gift is important, especially as the
us that our faith community is made up of a network of Church continues to serve during these times of great
parishes. Bishop Estévez invites each of us to join to- need.
Stewardship Reflections
In today’s Gospel, taken from the sixth chapter of Luke, abundance of love. This changes everything! This means
Jesus offers a very challenging, seemingly impossible “my” cloak, “my” tunic, “my” money, and time — all of
approach to daily life. “Love your enemies, do good to it ultimately belongs to God. He has entrusted these
those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for things to each of us in love to use for His purposes and
those who mistreat you. To the person who strikes you His glory.
on one cheek, offer the other one as well, and from the
person who takes your cloak do not withhold even your Does this mean we are to be passive “doormats” to
tunic.” It makes one want to say, “Seriously, Lord?” anyone who wants to take advantage of us? Certainly
And He doesn’t stop there. Jesus adds, “Give to not. Jesus explains this in the next verse of this passage
everyone who asks of you, and from the one who takes when He says, “Do to others as you would have them
what is yours do not demand it back.” do to you.” There is nothing wrong with loving oneself
since God loves us and has made us in His own image
It seems so unfair! That is, unless we look at this way of and likeness. Jesus is simply asking that we also
life from a stewardship point of view. Then, not only approach others, and the sharing of our gifts, with this
does it seem doable (though challenging), but it also same attitude. He is giving us a definition here of real
actually makes perfect sense. A steward understands love, a steward’s love!
clearly that all he has and all that he is — his very life — — Stewardship Reflections by Catholic Stewardship
is a gift from God given to him from an unfathomable Consultants
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Education Opportunity!
Please join Fr. Knight in an exciting new five-week
series exploring an essential part of our faith, the Ten
Commandments. The Ten Commandments are the
moral foundation of our daily life, helping to teach us
how to interact with God and our neighbors. Each
conference will take place on Tuesday evening or
Friday morning in the Hall.
Dates:
Session One 2/22 7:00 pm or 2/25 9:15 am
Session Two 3/1 7:00 pm or 3/4 9:15 am
Session Three 3/8 7:00 pm or 3/11 9:15 am
Session Four 3/15 7:00 pm or 3/18 9:15 am
Session Five 3/22 7:00 pm or 3/25 9:15 am
The Men's Club will sponsor the annual St. Patrick's
Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner in the parish hall
Saturday March 12, 2022. Doors open at 5 PM with a
full dinner served at 6 PM. Ticket donations are
unchanged at $15.00 and 12 years and under $8.00.
Soda, wine and beer will available and tickets will be
available after all Masses Feb. 19, 20, 26, 27 and Mar. 5,
6 as the final sale day. Tickets will also be available at
the Rectory Office and after the 8 and 10 AM Coffee
Gatherings. For questions or assistance, please call Jim,
447-9849 or Ted, 585-4291.
Hard Rock Casino Tampa
Come join us on our long awaited trip to the Hard
Rock Casino in Tampa on Wednesday, May 11. Our
buses will depart @ 8AM from the church parking lot
with a short stop in Orlando and then directly to the
casino. The cost is $45 per person with raffle on the bus
enroute and danish and water provided, the buses will
depart the casino @ 5PM promptly for a direct trip to
Palm Coast. Reservations can be made by calling
Jim @447-9849 or Willie @446-0501.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
It takes much effort just to make ends meet
in our world today. Do you wish you could
talk about something besides all the stresses in your
life? Sign up today to attend an upcoming Worldwide
Marriage Encounter Weekend on July 15-17, 2022 at
Marywood Retreat Center in Jacksonville, FL or No-
vember 4-6, 2022 at St. Stephen Christian Retreat Center
in Titusville, FL. For more information visit our website
at wwme.org or e-mail: Applications@FLCN-
wwme.org.
Faith on a Mission
As part of the celebration of the History of
Diocese of St Augustine, our Parish has been
invited to participate in the sale of a book
about it’s history. Available in the gift shop
and the rectory for $25.00.
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View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.comCancer Support Group Rosary Cenacles
Support Group for anyone affected The Cenacles are worldwide and have been
with Cancer at SEAS in rectory meet- in our parish for many years. The Cenacle
ing room every second Thursday helps us to deepen our understanding and
morning of the month at 9:30 am and
every fourth Thursday afternoon of the live the obligations of our Christian Faith.
month at 2:30 pm. We meet on Wednesdays at 1pm in the Rec-
tory Meeting room to say the Rosary in the languages
Our Lady of Fatima of the people present. We are always looking for peo-
Portuguese Committee ple who can speak other languages. For more infor-
mation call Marie at 447– 0847.
Meets at 7:00pm on Wednesdays in the
Rectory Meeting Room. For more info
call the Rectory.
Legion of Mary
The Legion is a lay
All are Welcome to Kerygma Meeting apostolic organization that
meets every Tuesday morning at 9:30am in the
The Kerygma Group meets at 6 pm in the Church on Rectory Meeting Room or in the Rectory Meeting
the last Monday of every month. The session begins Room of Seton Hall.
with praise and worship music, followed by a talk on a Free AARP Tax-Aide Preparation
spiritual topic. The meeting ends after discussions and
more praise and worship music. All are welcome to By Appointment Only
join. For more information, contact: Deacon Mike AARP Tax- Aide Foundation volunteers will be avail-
McKenna, deaconmike430@gmail.com able February 1 - April 15, 2021 at multiple sites in
Flagler County for free tax preparation.
All sites are on an "Appointment Only" basis!
SEASONS of HOPE Starting January 20, 2022, call 386-313-4048,
Bereavement Support Group between the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wed @ 10:00am in the Monday through Friday. For further information,
Rectory Meeting Room. please contact Roger Carlson -rogerc1948@gmail.com
Caregiver Support Group
The Sunday Scripture Prayer Group
Support groups create a safe, confidential,
The Sunday Scripture Prayer Group meet supportive environment for participates to
on Friday at 1:00 PM in the Rectory Meet-
ing Room. We read the scripture readings develop informal mutual support and social relation-
for the up coming Sunday and then discuss ships as they deal with a loved one suffering from Alz-
them. “Come and see the goodness of the heimer’s/ Dementia. For more information, please
Lord.” call Pam Cowles at the rectory.
St. Joseph & Sorrowful Mother Padre Pio Prayer Group
Rosary Makers Ministry Our St. Padre Pio Prayer Group will meet
every Second Friday of the month at 9:30
We have resumed our weekly meeting in the AM from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Rus-
Russo Room on Mondays at 9:30 AM. so. Please join us. All are welcome!
Diocese of St. Augustine- How to Report Abuse
ATTENTION: The Diocese of St. Augustine treats all allega- ATENCION: La Diócesis de San Agustín trata seriamente todas
tions of sexual misconduct seriously and deals with all allega- las acusaciones de conducta sexual inapropiada, de manera
tions in a prompt, confidential, and thorough manner. To Re- rápida, confidencial y minuciosa. Para reportar Abuso, llame a
port Abuse, call the police or the Department of Children and la policía o al Departamento de Niños y Familias al (904) 962‐
Families at (800) 962‐2873. Or call the Diocesan Victim Assis- 2873. O llame al Coordinador Diocesano de Asistencia a Vícti-
tance Coordinator at (904) 208‐6979 or email inquir- mas (904) 208‐6979 o envíe un correo electrónico a inquir-
ies@dosafl.com. To report abuse by a bishop, call (800) 276‐1562 ies@dosafl.com. Para denunciar abuso por parte de un obispo,
or visit www.reportbishopabuse.org. llame al (800) 276‐1562 oviwww.reportbishopabuse.org
ATENÇÃO: A Diocese de St. Augustine toma muito sériamente PAUNAWA: Ipinagbibigay alam na lubos na pinahahalagahan
todas as alegações de má conduta sexual e resolve todas as ng Diyosesis ng San Agustin ang mga paratang sa anumang uri
alegações de forma rápida, confidencial e completa. Para de- ng abusong sekswal, at agad na masusing sinusuri ang anumang
alegasyon habang pinananatiling kumpidensyal. Kung meron
nunciar abuso(s), ligue para a polícia ou para o Department of kayong nalalamang alegasyon tumawag agad sa Pulisya o kaya
Children and Families pelo (800)962-2873. Ou ligue para o Di- ay sa Department of Children and Families (800) 962‐2873. O
ocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator pelo (904)208-6979 ou tawagan ang Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator sa (904) 208
por e-mail inquiries @dosafl.com . Para denunciar abusos co- ‐6979 o kaya ay mag‐email sa inquiries@dosafl.com. Kung ang
metidos por um bispo ligue para (800)276-1562 ou visite a web- irereport nyo naman ay isang Obispo, tumawag sa (800) 276‐
site www.reportbishopabuse.org. 1562 o kaya ay tumungo sa www.reportbishopabuse.org
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View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.comSEAS students at a recent Track Meet
Survey says
“Time’s Almost Up”
Over the past few weeks we
have been conducting a
parish survey, and we have
had a great response. If you
have not completed and
returned your survey to the
parish office, this is the last
week we will be accepting them. Please complete it
and return it to the parish office this week. Your
opinions and comments matter and will make a
difference.
Thank you for your cooperation and participation..
You are helping to build up our parish.
ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU
KNOW SOMEONE WHO…
•Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic?
•Has a child over the age of seven who hasn’t been baptized?
•Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the
Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist?
We offer an opportunity to come together in a small
group to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on
the teachings and experience of Church and prepare
individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism,
Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter season.
For information please contact Katie Allio at 386-445-
2246, ext 112 or by email at kallio@seaspcfl.org.
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View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.comReadings for the Week of February 20
In Memoriam Sunday 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
We remember all our 1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23/ Ps
departed brothers and 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13/ 1 Cor
sisters with love and 15:45-49/ Lk 6:27-38
gratitude. Monday Jas 3:13-18/ Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15/
Mk 9:14-29
Monday, February 21 Tuesday Feast of the Chair of Saint
7:00am John E. Lilly Ilda Frazao Peter, Apostle
1 Pt 5:1-4/ Ps 23:1-3a, 4, 5, 6/
8:30am Angelo Dappio
Mt 16:13-19
August 3, 1932 -
Wednesday Memorial of Saint Polycarp,
Tuesday, February 22 January 31, 2022 Bishop & Martyr
7:00am Eileen Jackson Jas 4:13-17/ Ps 49:2-3, 6-7, 8-10,
8:30am Henry Shepherd 11/Mk 9:38-40
Margaret T. Newport Thursday Jas 5:1-6/ Ps 49-14ab, 15cd-16,
Wednesday, February 23 17-18, 19-20/ Mk 9:41-50
7:00am Antonio & Emilia Moitoso July 16, 1927 - Friday Jas 5:9-12/ Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8-9,
8:30am Karl H. Giebmanns February 4, 2022 11-12/ Mk 10:1-12
Saturday Jas 5:13-20/ Ps 141:1-2, 3-8/
Thursday, February 24 Mk 10:13-16
7:00am James S. Gilbert Eternal rest, grant unto Sunday 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:30am Romeo C. Gealon them O Lord
and let perpetual light Sir 27:4-7/ Ps 92:2-3, 13-14,
Friday, February 25 shine upon them. 15-16/ 1 Cor 15:54-58/ Lk
May they rest in peace. 6:39-45
7:00am Carlos Comes
8:30am Ana Becerro Amen.
Saturday, February 26 Fr. Jose never sends out email or text messages requesting
8:30am Sally Roach money or gift cards for his personal use or for the benefit
4:00pm Julia & Charles Andreasen of parishioners or anybody else. Hence, kindly do not
6:00pm(*) Jody Sisti respond to the messages you receive in my name for
financial help. It is a scam by misguided people to extort
Sunday, February 27 your money. Kindly report to the rectory office if you receive such
8:00am Lester Lue a message. It is a scam.
10:00am SEAS Parishioners Extraordinary Minister
12:00pm Haide, Antonio & Angelo The Rectory office
of Holy Communion
Gomes Training will be closed
5:00pm(S) Ramon Trujillo on
5:00pm(*) Christine Kelly Wednesday, Feb. 23 at Monday, February 21
* St. Stephens 7:00pm in the church.
Repeated on Saturday, in honor of
February 26 at 9:15am in the President’s Day
church.
Mark Your Calendar
Spiritual Life Committee Presents
Parish Spiritual Life Events
March 19, 2022: 9.15 AM to 12.35 PM
Dr. Scott Hahn’s Conference
March 26, 2022: 9.30 AM-11.30 AM
Prayer Garden Presentation on Florida Martyrs by Dr. Mary Soha
March 28,29,30, 2022
Our Prayer Garden is a peaceful place for Lenten Retreat with Fr. Roy Palatty, CMI
prayer and meditation. Purchasing a March 29, 2022: 5:00 PM
brick in the Prayer Garden for someone Lenten Penance Service
who has died is a wonderful way to April 2, 2022: 9.30 AM-11.30 AM
remember that the person is still with Presentation on the Science of the Shroud of Turin
you in thoughts and through prayer. by Dr. Jess Socrates
The purchase of a brick is $100.00; please Sept. 5,6,7,8, 2022
consider honoring a loved one. Contact Parish Mission with Fr. Wade Menezes
the Rectory Office for more details. Last Monday of every month, 6 PM:
Kerygma Evening with Fr. Jose
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View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.comTen Candles Burning in the Holy of Holies Please Pray for Our Sick
February 19—February 25 Adele Carson Lois Shaw
Aguilda Bleakley Louis Lubin
IN MEMORY OF: Anna Sandler Madison Hope DeVane
Anne Garbarino Margaret Berkley
Roseann Bradley; Isabel Chambino; Peter Ryczak; Anthony Janna Margaret Torell
Harold R. Boerke; Paulo Malheiros; Anthony Panetta Margarita Condezuloaga
Angelo & Rosemarie Dappio; Ariana Marcette Marie Berry
Gerald Rodriguez; Ruth Vigiliatme; David Jose Tavares Ashley Clarke Maryalice P. Ralston
Ashley Cooper Mary Clarke
Barbara Parziole Mary Gaudio
FOR INTENTIONS OF: Bill Clark Mary Doris Kolesar
Strickland & Downs Families Bina Leahy Maureen G.
Bobby Phillips Mel Meo
In our Holy of Holies, we have ten candles al- Bryan Detro Melanie Rielly
Cash Krempecki Melinda Scriver
ways burning around the tabernacle, just as in the Charlene Carbino Michael Foley
temple in Jerusalem there were ten lights always Charles & Christine Michael Post
burning around the Ark of the Covenant. They in- Salerno Michael Rosa
Cindy Heiregin Michelle Pinto
dicate the presence of our precious Lord in the Diane Purcell Mina Bico
Blessed Sacrament. Don Reljin Nicole Merced
Donald Martin Olga Conway
Drude Riba Paul Flaherty
The candles used are seven day candles and may Henry Gardner Raymond Lawson
be purchased either in memoriam or for the inten- Jack Leger Remington Walczak
tions of a loved one for a $10 donation through the Jack Verrette Renee Verostek
James Brendan McCallen Richard Heinrich
Seton Shop. This space lists the names of those for James Russell Robert Allen
whom candles have been purchased. Jeanne Eakins Robert Dowling
Jennie Martin Roger L. Muller
Jennifer Cabral Ron Czier
Please Pray for Our Military Jerry (Gerard) Jenkins Ron Gaines
Jim Norris Rose Gulli
Although we pray for all of our military, space does not Joan Carter Rosemarie Modica
permit everyone’s name to be printed. Joanne DeSouza Roy Johnston
Please advise when a person below is no longer Joanne Mulligan Ruth O’Keefe
John Merced Sally Lombardo
deployed so we can remove their name from our list. John Relgan Salvatore Catapano
Please contact the parish office if you wish to have the John Sandor Samuel Marzano
name of someone listed for 4 weeks. As a courtesy John Walczak Stacey Morris
please notify the office when the name can be removed Joseph Bartolotta Steve Jackson
Joseph Cigas Tera Frassrand
or if you wish to have the name continued. Be sure to Joseph Pavon Terry Lilly
get the person’s permission first! Joseph Vascellaro Theodore Simmons
God bless them all & continue to pray for them! Kara Whaley Thomas Bradley
Karen Murphy Thomas Hemstreet
1st Lt. Brendan Leonard (US Army) Karen Overbey Thomas Solokowski
Kyle McCrossen (US Army/Iraq) Kay Kerins Wendy Bentzley
Larry DeCamillo Yvonne Roper
Terisa Toussaint (USMC/Iraq) Liz Campbell
Erin & Ben Walker (Iraq)
2nd Lt Christian San Miguel (US Army) Please contact the parish office if you
Stephen Hayes (US Air Force/Iraq) wish to have the name of someone
Kevin Daley (US Navy) listed for 4 weeks.
Cap. Javier Acosta (Air Force)
As a courtesy please notify the office
Prayer for the Unborn when the name can be removed or if you wish to have
the name continued.
Lord, Creator of Life, you have blessed us Be sure to get the persons permission first!
with the privilege of bringing new life into
the world. May your Holy Spirit open our Mass on TV for the Homebound
hearts and minds to recognize Your spe-
cial gift of children, and Your great love https://www.ewtn.com/tv/schedule
for each of us created in Your image and likeness. You Sunday Mass-8:00am
sent Your son Jesus to redeem us and through love He
entered our world. We now turn to Mary, our Mother, DIRECTV—Channel: 370
for her intercession as we struggle to protect innocent DISH—Channel 261
unborn children. Following Mary's example may we SPECTRUM— Channel 169
proclaim the truth of our faith, assist those in crisis and ATT U—Verse—Channel 562
protect those most vulnerable. We ask this through SIRIUS Radio—Channel 130 /XM
Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
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View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.comThe Respect Life
Ministry of St.
Elizabeth Ann Seton
Catholic church will
Adoration
hold it’s monthly
‘Stand for Life’ on The hours of Adoration of
March 4th and on the the Blessed Sacrament are
first Friday of each from 9 am to 9 pm, seven
month from 4 PM to days a week.
5PM on the sidewalk
in front of the church. Since the closest abortion The Exposition and
facilities are in Jacksonville, this is a great opportunity
for us to show our support for the mothers and our Adoration of the Blessed
opposition to abortion. Signs will be provided. Sacrament on Fridays also
are from 9 am to 9 pm.
Father Jose has given the Respect Life Ministry
permission to collect baby items (baby clothes & Please remember that if the Holy of Holies is filled
diapers) for Alpha Pregnancy Center and St. Gerard’s you are encouraged to pray in the main worship area
Campus. There is a Bassinet in the Gathering Area of of the church.
the church on the right wall as you enter the church.
The baby items can be placed there. Volunteers from the
Respect Life Ministry will distribute them to Alpha and We are asking that you contact Gilda Sadio, (386 225–
St Gerard Campus. We thank you for your generosity 7261 or gilda.sadio@yahoo.com) our Adoration
and support in the endeavor. Facilitator, and select ONE hour which you will
commit to. There's no limit to how many
Senate Bill Limiting Abortion after 15 Weeks parishioners can be present every hour since it's in
Passes Health Policy Committee the Church not the Holy of Holies, we just want to be
SB 146 (Stargel) was found favorable by the Senate sure that there's at least one or two persons who will
Health Policy Committee by a 6-4 vote. HB 5 and SB 146 be present every hour.
(Stargel) were filed on the first day of the legislative
session, proposing to protect women and limit the harm
of abortion in Florida. The bills would prohibit abortion Anyone interested in spending time with Our Lord
after 15 weeks gestation. Current state law bans in Adoration should call Gilda Sadio at
abortions when a child is viable, or able to survive 386-225-7261 for availability and information.
outside the womb. Prohibiting abortion after 15 weeks
would align with research demonstrating that unborn Las Reunionés del Comité Hispano
children have the capacity to feel pain at that point of
development.
son el último martes del mes a las
Exceptions to the bills' 15-week abortion ban are 6:30pm en el Russo Room adjunto al
allowed for saving the life of the mother, for avoiding salón social. Éste comité sirve para
an irreversible and substantial impairment of a major hablar todos asuntos de la
bodily function of the mother, and for fatal fetal comunidad hispana de la parroquia.
abnormality. These align with the Mississippi law at Todos son invitados. La primera
issue in the Dobbs case. reunión es el 22 de febrero. Para más
información llamen a Marina
A British medical doctor who was suspended for saving Medina, 386-445-2200.
unborn babies from abortion is appealing his case in
court this month. Christian Today reports Dr. Dermot
Kearney wants to be allowed to provide the abortion
pill reversal treatment again to women who are Parish Photo Directory
desperate to save their unborn babies’ lives.
It is time for a new parish photo directory for
Catholic Nuns Opened Convent Across from Planned our parish. Since our church directory will not
Parenthood, Now They’re Saving Babies From be complete without you, kindly sign up with Univer-
Abortions. Situated opposite a Planned Parenthood sal Church Directories immediately.
abortion facility, Our Lady of Guadalupe Convent in St.
Louis, Missouri, in the United States, is run by the Everyone who Universal photographs will receive a
Sisters of Christian Charity, who have helped to save complimentary 8x10 portrait and a directory! Univer-
the lives of unborn babies every day since 2017. sal provides a complete professional portrait studio
The convent in St Louis, established in 2017, was right here at our church.
strategically set opposite a Planned Parenthood facility,
which has since seen a significant decline in abortions. To sign up, please visit ucdir.com, choose photog-
raphy appointment scheduling login. Then log in to
The Respect Life Ministry of SEAS is always looking for make your appointment. The church code is FL738.
new members especially the young. Our next meeting Church password is photos (in lower case).
will be on March 12, 2022, at 9:30 in the Cody Room.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Palm Coast, Florida 32164, page 15 February 20, 2022
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