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915 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE | FLAGLER BEACH, FL 32136 | PHONE: 386-439-2791 | FAX: 386-439-1362
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MARCH 29,
WELCOME TO SANTA MARIA DEL MAR CATHOLIC CHURCH
FR. MANNY B. LOPEZ
Pastor
JOHN CARNEY
Special Advisor
NICHOLAS CARRUBE
Parish Administrator
KYLE DEPALMA
Assistant Administrator
DENISE COLLINS
Director of Religious Education
MARIA FLAKE
New Members/Hospitality
KIM CAZZANIGA
Music Director/Youth Ministry
JEANNIE JOHNSON
Parish Secretary
CHRISTINE SUDANO
Administrative Assistant
2 MARCH 29, 2020 | 5TH SUNDAY OF LENT
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TODAY’S READINGS
FIRST READING: You shall know that I am the LORD, when I open your graves and have you rise from them, O my people! (Ez 37:13)
PSALM: With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption. (Ps 130)
SECOND READING: But if Christ is in you, although the body is dead because of sin, the spirit is alive because of righteousness. (Rom 8:10)
GOSPEL: Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live.” (Jn 11:25) The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass (c) 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
Even though we say that we believe, there is a part of us that doesn’t. There are many times in our lives when we experience death, whether it be the physical death of someone we love, a failed relationship, the loss of a job, or a broken dream. As we are going through these death experiences, we can easily find ourselves reaching out to God to make it better and fix it! We think that the proper order of life is to maintain the things of this world, especially those things that are essential to our sense of well-being and security. We do not like change. The grieving that comes from our death experiences can keep us stuck and in despair. If we have lost something or someone of great value, the very meaning and essence of life is lost with them. We need gentle companions to lift us from despair and that is precisely who God desires to be in our life as well. God calls us out of our tombs, where we have been closed up in fear and despair, and shouts, “Come out!” He desperately wants to show us the path to hope and the new life that is possible after loss and death. But our faith can be weak, and we still prefer to cling to the memory of what we had rather than the joyful possibilities of tomorrow. We sometimes live as if God is not real and that the transformative power of His resurrected presence is a story found in the Bible rather than a narrative unfolding in our lives. God is the God of surprises, not our demise. God opens new possibilities, begins new chapters, creates new verses, and brings us to new heights! We spend so much time and energy ruminating over what we left behind yesterday that we are far too tired to see what can unfold tomorrow. Loving someone new doesn’t negate our past loves. Embracing the love of a person, God, or life itself tomorrow doesn’t diminish the love of yesterday. Each of our loves is different, and one cannot be replaced by another. They don’t cancel each other out. God truly has tended to every detail of our lives, and if we listen to each detail, we find that they all lead us back to Him. Jesus wants us to come out of our closed-up tombs. Are we going to listen this time?
Gospel Re-
flection
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 29
MON 3/30 Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 *4ab+/ Jn 8:1-11 TUES 3/31 Nm 21:4-9/Ps 102:2-3, 16-18, 19-21/Jn 8:21-30 WED 4/1 Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95/Dn 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56/Jn 8:31-42 THR 4/2 Gn 17:3-9/Ps 105:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 *8a+/Jn 8:51-59 FRI 4/3 Jer 20:10-13/Ps 18:2-3a, 3bc-4, 5-6, 7 *cf. 7+/Jn 10:31-42 SAT 4/4 Ez 37:21-28/Jer 31:10, 11-12abcd, 13 *cf. 10d+/Jn 11:45-56 SUN 4/5 Mt 21:1-11/Is 50:4-7/Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24 *2a+/Phil 2:6-11/
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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY
Col. Andrew Morgado (US Army) Jay Matthews (US Navy) Sgt. Benjamin Wurtz (US Army/Ft.
Hood, TX) Honor Otmar (US Air Force) Matthew Callegari (USCG) Jayson Trucksess (US Navy) Chief Gregory Worman (US Navy) Joshua Raffaele (USMC) Rachel Mincey (US Navy) LCDR Brandon Aten (USCG) Joseph Otmar (USMC) Casey Henrikson (US Navy) Chad M.R. Schuch (US Air Force) Emma J. Schuch (US Navy) Col. Daniel O’Connor (USMC) Sgt. Sean Collins (US Army) Michael Martins (USMC) Dr. Nick Patellis (NG/Kuwait) Justin Smallwood (USMC) ENS Barret Manfre (US Navy/USS San
Diego LCDR Shaun Kersey (US Navy/
Bahrain)
If you have a family member in the military and would like us to pray for them, call the parish office to have their name added to the bulletin, or email your request to Christine Sudano at [email protected]. Please advise when a person above is no longer deployed so we can remove their name from our list. God bless them all &
PLEASE REMEMBER THE SICK OF OUR PARISH IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Richard Ackerman Joyce Aitkens Blake Alberto Lisa Alberto Lou Ambrosia Jim Anderson Lisa Anello Kevin Baird Stephen Barnier, Sr. Michelle Barrett Alyssa Barth Tracy Barth Judith Batson Nancie Bennett Ivan Berke George Betz John Bladel Jr. Victor Bordonaro Lorraine Bouillon Mary Bowe Bryan Bowman McField Bowman Betty Ann Brennan Ralph Buchanan Kim Burt Marlene Bushnoe Bryon Campbell Bruce Carey Roger Carey Dellis Sr. Roger Carey Jr. Ryan Cavanaugh Gerald Chabon Joe Chiarello David Cobb Billy Corrigan Mike Coyle Regina Cush H. Lee Dasch Jr. Nina Davis Katiana DeCayette Fred DeFelice Louise Derita Denise Diamond Larry Doege Renee Donaghy Thomas Donaghy Sr. Donna Christina Dougherty
Isaiah Estrada Greg Everett Tony Favara Ariel Fenner Candice Fenner Judy Fields Jonah Finn Steven Fitzgerald Greg Flake Elizabeth Flohr Terry Footit Michael Forte Frank Garcia Jeff Gearhart Scott Giguere John Gormley Gladys Grant James Green James Greene Nancy Greene Roger Gronert Susan Gronert Catherine Mary Gubicza Steve Gubicza Jacob Hardin Rose Harvey Tony Hassert Lucas Healy Mike Hewson Lori Ann Hines Janet Holland William Ilavsky Wayne Kellenberger &
Family Jim Kitchen Marty Klein Ann Kozanecki Andrew Kozer Fraces Kozer Larry Kuchta James T. Lainge John Lambardi John Lappke Gerald LaRosa Anna Lavrador Catherine Liston Pat Lopez Veronica Lyons
Beverly & Sam Maggio Dina Mancuso Frank Mancuso TR Mancuso Garo Maroutian Linda Maxwell James B. McCallen James McMonagle Tom McNally McPartland Victor Mele Marisol Melendez Vicki Merchel Joseph T. Milici Deacon Mike Moody Alvina Moore Mary Ann Murphy Joyce Needelman Margee Netzer-Zito Barbara O’Keefe Laura O’Shea Jeffrey Perez Father Pervaiz Vincenzo Perrone Karen Pisan Vincent Positano Thomas Quinn Jayce Ramage Robert Rizzo Joan Roberti Stuart Rockett Connie Rotondi John Rybacki Val Sabia Jack Salisbury Amanda Schark Helga Schroeder Scott Michael Sheridan III Millie Sikorski Rich Small David Smith Gina Stokes Mary Stowe Ellen Streblow Stephen Sullivan Jim Szymanski Mary Jo Tinney
Heal us, Lord, and we shall be healed; save us, and we shall be saved; for it is You we praise. Send relief and healing for all our diseases, our sufferings and our wounds; for You are a merciful and
WE COMMEND TO GOD’S LOVING EMBRACE Receive, Lord, in tranquility and peace, the souls of your servants who have departed out of this present life to be with you. Give them the life that knows no age, the good things that do not pass away; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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STEWARDSHIP ~ A WAY OF LIFE
STEWARDSHIP OF OUR TREASURE
Your offering of as little as one hour’s wage will help us meet our daily needs.
February 22-23
GENERAL OFFERTORY COLLECTION: $16,334.00 ONLINE GIVING: $ 2,695.00 WEEKLY TOTAL: $19,029.00
R E F L E C T I O N S O N S T E W A R D S H I P
Have you ever wondered about the timing in today’s Gospel story? When Jesus is informed of his friend’s illness, he waits two more days before traveling to see him. When he arrives, people make a point of mentioning that Lazarus has been dead for four days! John wanted to be sure that everyone realized that Lazarus was truly dead, and that Jesus had the power to bring him back to life. If I put my faith in God, I can respond to situations – even sin and violence – God’s way and know that God can pull life out of anything. Keeping the faith is the sign of a good steward.
Our parish is grateful for your
continued support at this time. Thank
you! Please consider making your
weekly donation to Santa Maria del
Mar online at:
www.osvonlinegiving.com/1748
Commitment: A Characteristic of Everyday Stewardship for Lent
I remember Jim Valvano, Jimmy V to many, saying the iconic words, “Don’t give up; you can never give up.” The former coach of the NC State men’s basketball team was dying of cancer, yet he refused to throw in the towel and give in to his disease. His words exemplified the best of the human spirit we all share. Sometimes, living out those words seem much more difficult than saying them. These words are also important for our faith life. The life Jesus calls us to is not easy. When working toward a life of greater generosity and surrender of all to God, we are prone to fall flat on our face many times. We are not called to this life only when we are strong. It is how we respond when times are the most difficult that truly defines us as disciples and stewards. The world may think we are down for the count, but rising again gives testimony that in Christ we are stronger. Commitment takes a willingness to do the things needed to get stronger and build our spiritual muscles. We cannot expect to find success in the spiritual life unless we continue to work on our resolve and grow in our knowledge of the faith. A marathon runner would never be able to make it to the finish line unless they have trained and prepared in advance. We must work hard to stay the course and prepare for the race at hand. No matter what this life may have in store for us, we are called to not give up. God will never give up on us. — Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS
6 MARCH 29, 2020 | 5TH SUNDAY OF LENT
From the publishers of Magnificat: During this difficult time, many of the faithful may be unable to attend Mass. To help them sanctify their day and to keep walking in the liturgical rhythm of the Church, we are honored to make our online version of MAGNIFICAT temporarily available to everyone for free. Please help us spread this message and share this link: www.magnificat.com/free with as many people as you can. Free temporary access is also available in Spanish: www.magnificat.com/gratis. It is our hope that everyone will take this opportunity to pray with MAGNIFICAT in union with the Church each Sunday and weekday. Please pray with us for a speedy and safe end to this time of difficulty in our world. Sincerely in Christ, Romain Lizé, President
Below is a suggested prayer of spiritual Communion. Jesus, really present in the Most Holy Sacrament of the altar, since I cannot now receive thee under the sacramental veil, I beseech thee, with a heart full of love and longing, to come spiritually into my soul through the Immaculate Heart of thy most Holy Mother, and to abide with me, thou in me, and I in thee, in time and in eternity. Amen.
FIFTH WEEK OF LENT: Opportunity to Dream
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March 30
Donald Baker, Janice DeZego, Tierra Delcarpio, Emily Rhee,
Brady Sparrow
March 31 Nancy Beneducci, Ralph Buchanan,
John Carney Jr., Nicki Derois, Edward Geppner, Madison Heck, Landon Mack, Brandi Moberly,
John O’Keefe, Carlene Snodgrass, Stephen Strzepek, Michael Taylor,
Frank Temple, Patricia Uneda
April 1 Charles Albinger, Constantino Arceo,
Carl Blow, Christopher Forte, Paul Healy, Raquel Krupa,
Sally Lombardo, Maureen Minicozzi, Jo-Ann Peretti, Judith Smith, Mary Wiggen, Louis Zomer
April 2 Maya Akialis, Susan Baer,
Abelardo Betancourt, Michael Burke, James Dobrosky, Anamaria Fishbein,
Henry Goco, Douglas Hager, Sophia Lopez, Amy Peckham,
Brooke Purvis, Vanesa Roberts, Pamela Sagala, Carolyn Schaffer,
Gina Stokes
April 3 Monica Blood, William Brennan,
Andrew Gaspar, Marylee Giordano, Nancy Hanlon, Greg Hinman, James Honer, Chris Mundis, Paul Ricci, Francis Schmidt,
Greg Scott
April 4 Elise Butera, Isabella Cuccinella, David E. Eaton, Patrick Enright, James Franklin, Lochian Gray,
Nicole Grey, John Holt, Nicole Marlin, Mike McAleavey, John Murphy, Mary Nodelman,
Cory Luke Salcedo, Antonio Vicencio III
April 5 Michael Bagi, Marcia Bugos,
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