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From the Homily
Of Father Jose

“Beatitudes”

 

We have all learned by heart the eight beatitudes at our Sunday school classes; and over time we have tried to put them into action.  These beatitudes are the best ways to attain ever-lasting glory.  Mahatma Gandhi studied the beatitudes and practiced them. But many people in Jesus’ time did not practice them and their fellow men suffered because of injustices. Even in our world today, including many developed countries like ours, there are many thousands of people who are in dire need because of continuing injustices and lack of love.

The early Christians suffered tortures and death for preferring the faith of Christ, but they felt privileged to be called on to imitate their divine Master.  Still today, there are many suffering persecutions because of their faith in Jesus Christ. To all these, the despised and the persecuted, Christ gave the promise of an eternal reward which would repay a thousand fold.  It was this promise that gave the strength to so many to persevere in their faith and their trust in almighty God.  Then, what should we do?  We can begin by eradicating from our own heart every racial, national or other prejudice.  We can spread this leaven among our fellow men. 

It is true the beatitudes or happiness can be found by people only in heaven, but a certain portion can be enjoyed in this world if mercy and peace are practiced by all people. So, let us practice the beatitudes to achieve the everlasting kingdom!

“Lord, make us an instrument of your peace.  Give us the grace to show compassion and love to all the people.“

                                                Amen

Eucharistic Ministers

February 3rd
Ken Cochran - Anna Bolduc 

February 10th
Carol Tharpe - Ken Cochran

Greeters

February 3rd -
Ken Cochran

February 10th  -
Angela Boyette

Lectors

February 2nd–
Ken Cochran

February 3rd–
Karen Daughtery

February 6th -
Jim Palleschi

February 9th -
Lisa Stuhr

February 10th -
Carol Tharpe
 

Prayer List 

Gloria Cantrall
Lorraine DeYorio
Saneep Lalit
Sanjo Lalit
Rajamma Lalit
Teresa Maniyangat
Cibin Mathew
Trudy Montouri
Hong Nguyen
Barbara Stiveder
Claire Tillis
Lois Tobin
Louise Whitt
and all the sick and
travelers of the Parish

Mass Intentions for the Week  

40 Hours of Eucharistic Adoration

St. Mary’s will have 40 Hours of Eucharistic Adoration beginning Friday, February 29^th at   1:00 a.m. and concluding Saturday, March 1st at 5:00 p.m.  

This is the highest form of devotion to Our Lord in the Eucharist. There is a sign-up book in the vestibule for you to choose your time to visit the Lord during these 40 hours.

       Healing Mass Saturday, March 1st 

Our next healing Mass will be Saturday,   March 1^st. This month the Holy Hour of Adoration will be from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. before the Healing Mass at 5:00 p.m.  Don’t forget to attend this hour of Adoration.  This is a very important part of the Healing Ministry. 

Ash Wednesday, February 6th

Lent begins February 6^th, Ash Wednesday. Mass will be celebrated at 7:00 p.m. and ashes will be distributed following Mass.  

 Lenten Regulations    

The church's laws for fast and abstinence during Lent, beginning  Ash Wednesday, February 6th are:

·     Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fasting. Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are permitted one full meal and two lesser meals per day (which together should not equal one full meal), with no eating between meals.

                               Message from Bishop Galeone

Once a year, Catholics in the Diocese  of Saint Augustine come together as  "One Family of Faith" and reach out to those who need help in the spirit of love.

The Bishop's Lenten Appeal is conducted annually during the season of Lent. The appeal gathers individual sacrificial gifts to help the greater church provide a lifeline to more than 100 agencies and programs That work to make God visible to those in need.

Each Catholic home will be receiving a letter from Bishop Galeone shortly. Please read the material and consider participating in this year's Lenten Appeal. Your faith-filled generosity will touch many in need!

Youth Group – Souper Bowl of Caring

    The Souper Bowl of Caring helps us to help and think of those in

    need. Donations will be collected in large pots by the Youth Group

    this Saturday and Sunday.  Monies collected will be given to a

    charity selected by our Youth Group. Thank you for your

    generosity in helping those in need.   

Thank You

Our Cultural Dinner on Saturday was a great success! The food was outstanding. We had many meals from several cultures which were shared by all. A special thank you to Jason Fischer, Karen Nolan, and Noreen Fritz.

Knights of Columbus

The Knights will have a meeting after Mass on Sunday             February 10^th.  All knights are encouraged to attend.

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