Weekly Mass Schedule Daily Mass: Tuesday - Friday - 8:00am Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil Mass 4:00pm

Sunday Masses - 8:00am, 10:00am, & 12noon (español) Confessions: Saturdays 3:00pm - 3:30pm or by Appointment

Rev. Fr. John D. Gillespie, Pastor, Rev. Fr. Heriberto Vergara, Parochial Vicar Rev. Fr. Thomas P. Walsh, Pastor Emeritus, Rev. Fr. William Mooney

Deacon James Swanson, Deacon San ago Rosado & Deacon Earl Kidwell

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March 18, 2018 Fifth Sunday of Lent

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LENTEN AND EASTER SCHEDULE

• March 23 6:30pm - Stations of the Cross, followed by meatless Soup & Sandwich dinner • March 25 Palm Sunday masses: Sat. 4:00pm, Sun. 8:00am,10:00am & 12noon in Spanish • March 29 6:00 - 6:45pm Confessions • March 29 7:00pm - Mass of the Lord’s Supper • March 30 3:00pm - Outdoor Stations of the Cross • March 30 6:00 - 6:45 - Confessions • March 30 7:00pm - Service with Adoration of the Cross • March 31 10;00am - Easter Egg Hunt by Mary’s Garden • March 31 12Noon - Easter Food Basket Blessing • March 31 7:00 - 8:15 pm - Confessions • March 31 8:30pm - Easter Vigil Mass • April 1 Easter Sunday Masses: 8:00am, 10:00am & 12 noon in Spanish

Laws of Fasting and Abstinence For Lent Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast. On days of fast, one full meal and two lesser meals are allowed; eating between meals is not permitted. This law binds Catholics who have completed their 18th year until the beginning of their 60th year.

Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent are also days of abstinence. On days of abstinence, meats should not be taken at any meal. Soups and gravies made from meat are permitted. The law of abstinence binds all Catholics who have completed their 14th year.

EasterFoodBasketBlessingSat.March31stat12noonintheparishhall.AnoldEuropeanTradi-tion.BringabasketwithfoodyouwillbeservingforEastertobeblessed.

Confessions:6:00pm-6:45pmMarch29th,March30thandMarch31stfrom7:00pm-8:15pm40Cansfor40Days-TheSquireswillbedoingtheirLentenFoodDrive.AllfooditemscollectedwillgotowardsFood&FunFriday.CannedFoodscanbebroughttochurchduringallMasses.LENTENSUPPER-FridaysduringLentPOTLUCKSoup,Sandwich&SaladMealEveryFridayafterStationsoftheCrossBringameatless(seafoodokay)dishtoshare&joinusforoureverpopularBrownBagAuction

EasterEggHuntSat.March31,10ambyMary’sGarden.Donationsneeded:plasticeggs&smallwrappedcandy(thatwill itintheeggs).DonationBasketislocatedintheGatheringspace.PleasebringitemstochurchbyMarch22nd.SponsoredbyMAG;theMomsActivityGroup

StationsoftheCross-EveryFridayduringLentbeginningat6:30pmintheChurch,followedbyourLentenPOTLUCKSoup,SaladSandwich,MeatlessMeal(Seafoodokay)CatholicCharities-OperationRiceBowlDonationboxesOperationRiceBowlarelocatedinthegatheringspace.PleasereturnbyEasterSunday.

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Homebound parishioners need communion taken to them. We need more volunteers to help with this important ministry. You do

not have to be a Eucharistic Minister to provide this service. Please contact Jenene Karamon at 501-9912 or email jenenekaramon@yahoo.com

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration & Corned Beef, Cabbage Dinner Saturday March 17, 2018 in the church Dining Hall

Happy Hour Under the Big Tent beginning at 4:30pm To Go Dinners available in Knights Hall at 5:00pm

Doors Open to Dining room approx. at 5:30pm. Tickets Still available at the Door. $20.00 per person or 2 for $30.00

Kids 12 & under $10.00 Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner , Raffle Baskets, 50/50 and Irish Sing-a-long

Sponsored by the Fr. Rene Robert Knights of Columbus Council , Lady Knights & San Sebastian Ladies Guild

Spirit Night at Jimmy’s Pizza Every 3rd Sunday

from 4pm - 9pm Mention you saw this information in the

church bulletin and 25% of what you spend will be donated to the San Sebastian Religious Education Enrichment Center.

Jimmy’s Pizza is located at: 100 Center Creek #101 St. Augustine, FL 32084

904-217-0092

Owners are fellow parishioners

Try Alpha! April 11th at 6:30pm. ??s about Life Do you , a family member or friend have ??? About life or a desire to deepen your faith? Consider attending Alpha, the 11 week program that is changing lives and hearts in many parishes around us. If you already have a deep relationship with God, this is an opportunity to help others come to faith, by inviting someone you know or has distanced themselves from Christ and His Church. Last weekend people who have experienced an Alpha course shared the impact the program has had on their lives and encouraged you to come and see -encounter Jesus in a new and personal way. Registration after all weekend masses. Questions, contact JoAnn Roy 904-571-0156 / joan-nroy@yahoo.com

Spirit Night

Night Among The Stars Friday April 6, 2018

7:00pm - 9:30pm

at San Sebas an Catholic Church along with the Museum of Arts and

Science from Daytona Beach for a night among the stars.

Events include Portable Planetarium, mul ple telescopes,& other ac vi es

SEVERAL PLANETARIUM SHOWS OFFERED FREE TICKETS AT DOOR FOR ADMISSION

DUE TO LIMITED SEATING

Religious Education Enrichment Center HELP US FILL THE GAP

$ 600,000

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Funds Needed - $1,200,000 Collected to date - $ 900,901.05 Expenses to date- $ 44,182.98

$ 1, 000,000

Religious Educa on Enrichment Center Construc on Update. ♦ Civil Drawings approved by the City of St. Augustine & drawings will be put out to bid. ♦ Currently we are taking bibs, which will need to go to the construction office at the Diocese for approval.

New Parishioners: 1. Berta, Fernando, Calles, Elimar Prato & Juan Suarez 2-19-18 Baptism - 1. Jeffrey Thomas Shugart III 3-11-18 2. Zahra Devine Chô Sourou 3-11-18

Please pick up a copy of a weekly message from Fr. Mooney, “Faith and Reason” located on the bulletin table in the gathering space. Father Mooney is available for Spiritual Direction

and Confession During the week, Please call the rectory for an appointment. 904-824-6625

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT FRIDAY MARCH 23,2018, WILL NOT BEGIN UNTIL 12:00NOON DUE TO A FUNERAL MASS.

San Sebas an ha Exposi on of the Blessed Sacrament Fridays, 8:30am - 6:00pm. We cur-rently have people devoted to one hour with Jesus throughout the day. Par cipa on & a endance has dropped considerably. Consequently we may have to limit the hours of Adora on in the future. We need par cipa on es-pecially in the a ernoon between 12pm and 4pm. A SIGN IN sheet this Friday so we can be er determine cover-age. Please contact Wilfredo Cardona wildive6@a .net if you can devote 1 hour to “watch”. Jesus asks, “could you not watch one hour with me?” Mt 26:40

GREEN BORDER ENVELOPES TO CONTRIBUTE FOR THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ENRICHMENT CENTER are available at the display in the Gathering Space. YELLOW BORDER PLEDGE CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES also available. Please place your Contributions in the collection basket or mail to the church office. If you are paying a pledge by E-GIVING please select the fund Named - FILL THE GAP Pledge Payments or Donations.

SAVED BY GOD’S LOVE Because the people broke the old covenant, God promised a new covenant, not in the blood of oxen and other animals, but in the blood of the Son, Jesus Christ. This new covenant, foreseen from afar by Jeremiah and the prophets, was not to be engraved on stone, or writ-ten on paper, but carved on our hearts, so that we might know God intimately. Not by keeping many laws are we to be saved, but by the love of God, living and real in our hearts through the sacrifice of Christ. Our Eucharist is the pledge of that indwelling of Christ, and of our response of praise and thanksgiving to God for the mercy, love, and kindness shown to us in forgiving our sins and cleansing our hearts of every-thing evil. God issues this invitation to intimacy by offering us the chance to have our sufferings trans-formed into the perfect love of the Savior, who first loved us. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc

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SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fifth Sunday of Lent; Third Scrutiny Monday: St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary Tuesday: Spring begins Friday: Abstinence; St. Turibius of Mogrovejo

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9; Jn 8:51-59 Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16; (procession) Is 50:4-7; Ps 22: 8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1 — 15:47 [15:1-39]

Mass Intentions 03/17 Sat. 4pm - Steve Moriarty 03/18Sun. 8am - Kathleen Crider + 03/18 Sun. 10am - Tanya Lorentson + 03/18 Sun 12pm - Juán González + 03/19 Mon. No Mass 03/20Tue. 8am - Bob Johnson 03/21 Wed. 8am - Carmen e José Luis Torres + 03/22 Thur. 8am - The Hofer Family + 03/23 Fri. 8am - Father Stephen Holmes 03/24 Sat. 4pm - Our Parishioners 03/25Sun. 8am - Members of McKenna Family + 03/25 Sun. 10am - Nelly Lopez, Spec. Int. 72 B’day 03/25 Sun. 12pm - Luis Mendoza Family, Spec. Int. 03/26 Mon. No Mass 03/27 Tue. 8am - Members of Powers Family + 03/28 Wed. 8am - Benjamin Ezie + 03/29 Thur. 7pm - Mass of the Lord’s Supper 03/30 Fri. 7pm - Good Friday Service 03/31 Sat. 8:30pm - Easter Vigil

Liturgical Ministers Sat. 4pm EM: C. Bandy, T. Clarke, L. Curran, E. DiGrigoli, A. McCaffery, M. Needham, L. Sais, B. Smith, L. Tayloe, M. Tilger Lector: M. Mickler, N. Peters Server: Sun. 8am EM: R. Fratianni, B. Freeman, J. Shanklin, J. Slight, L. & D. Willis Lector: A. Gieselman, C. Milian Server: N. Wiswedel, H. & M. Gieselman, G. Dullard Sun. 10am EM: J . Bailey, D. Borrero, K. & K. Cowart, L. Fleming, B. Grimaldi, C. Jones, L. Lachat, M. Ortiz, R. Smith Lector: E. Gagliardi, A. Benyacko Server: B. Gagliardi, S. Samanamud, C. Benyacko

Celebrants for March 24-25, 2018 4:00pm - Fr . Heriberto Vergara, Deacon Jim Swanson 8:00am - Fr . Thomas P. Walsh, Deacon Earl Kidwell 10:00am - Fr . John D.Gillespie, Deacon Jim Swanson 12:00pm - Fr. Heriberto Vergara, Deacon Jim Swanson Subject to Change

Celebrants for March 17-18, 2018 4:00pm - Fr. Thomas P. Walsh, Deacon Santiago Rosado 8:00am - Fr. John D. Gillespie, Deacon Jim Swanson 10:00am - Fr. Thomas P. Walsh, Deacon Earl Kidwell 12:00pm - Fr. Heriberto Vergara, Deacon Santiago Rosado Subject to Change

There will be no altar flowers during Lent Please contact the Church Office at 824-6625.

Please consider donating toward Easter Flowers

STAY CONNECTED WITH THE PARISH APP Daily & Weekend Readings, Catholic Prayers,

Bulletin, E-Giving, Notifications of changes & much more are available on the

San Sebastian Parish APP. Download the app by going to Google Play or

App Store & search for My Parish App. Or search the internet Myparishapp.com. ***This App also gives you the capability of searching info on all the catholic Churches

within the Diocese of St. Augustine.

Ministros: Lectores: Monaguillos: Ujieres:

Preparación para el Bau smo….Los padres y los padrinos deben registrarse para las clases de prepa-ración en la oficina de la Parroquia. Para las clases, favor llamar a la Rectoría para ponerse de acuerdo con la fecha y la hora. Si los padres o padrinos no han asis dos a una clase de preparación anterior-mente, estas clases son necesarias para el bau s-mo.

Bau zos en Español ……. Es un requisito para pa-dres y padrinos que no han tomado las clases ante-riormente par cipar en ellas. Favor de llamar a la Rectoría. Los bau zos se celebran después de la misa en Español.

Bodas…...Favor llamar a la oficina de la Parroquia con 8 meses de antelación Tel: 824-6625

Comunión para los Enfermos …..Las personas que deseen recibir la Comunión en sus casas, favor lla-mar a la oficina de la Parroquia, o hablar con un ministro eucarís co después de misa.

El Coro para Adultos en Español ..Se invita a todos los que sienten el deseo de servir al Señor con su voz o con un instrumento musical, favor hablar con María Hernández después de la misa de 12:00p.m.

Para Ofrendas Durante las Misa ...Si deseas que se mencione durante la misa el nombre de un familiar o amigo ya fallecido o que esté gravemente enfer-mo, favor llamar a Clarita Opiela, Tel: 824-6625clarita@sansebas ancatholicchurch.com Diácono Jim visita cada lunes el Flagler Hospital. Si sabes de algún familiar o amigo – miembro de la parroquia que está en el hospital favor llamar al la oficina de la parroquia (904 824-6625) o avísanos antes o después de las misas durante el fin de se-mana.

Ministerio Hispano

Ministros: M. Avellan, J. Guevara, B. Santelis, Y. Mendoza, F. Arguello, P. Mendoza Lectores: J . González, M. Contr tr as Monaguillo: R. Cosme, K. Huenin Ujieres: *E. Duarte, P. Duarte, S. Ursino, E. Jaime

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Quinto Domingo de Cuaresma; Tercer Escrutinio Lunes: San José, Esposo de la Virgen María Martes: Comienza la primavera Viernes: Abstinencia; San Toribio de Mogrovejo

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a o Lc 2:41-51a Martes: Nm 21:4-9; Sal 102 (101):2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Miércoles: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42 Jueves: Gn 17:3-9; Sal 105 (104):4-9; Jn 8:51-59 Viernes: Jer 20:10-13; Sal 18 (17):2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Sábado: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 Domingo: Mc 11:1-10 o Jn 12:12-16; (procesión) Is 50:4-7; Sal 22 (21): 8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Flp 2:6-11; Mc 14:1 — 15:47 [15:1-39]

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SALVADOS POR EL AMOR DE DIOS Después de que los israelitas quebrantaron la antigua alianza, Dios prometió una nueva alianza, no con la san-gre de bueyes y otros animales sino con la sangre del Hi-jo, Jesucristo. Esta nueva alianza, que Jeremías y los pro-fetas habían anticipado, no sería grabada en piedra ni es-crita en papel, sino que se escribiría en el corazón, para que pudiéramos conocer a Dios íntimamente. La salvación no está en obedecer muchos preceptos, sino en el amor de Dios, que está vivo y es real en nuestro corazón gracias al sacrificio de Cristo. Nuestra Eucaristía es la promesa del Cristo que vive dentro nuestro y de nuestra respuesta de alabanza y agra-decimiento a Dios por su misericordia, amor y bondad al perdonar nuestros pecados y limpiarnos el corazón de to-do mal. Dios extiende esta invitación a la intimidad al ofrecernos la oportunidad de que nuestro sufrimiento se transforme en el amor perfecto del Salvador, que siempre nos amó. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Exposición del San simo Sacramento Adoracion al San simo

Todos los Viernes 8:30am-6:pm “Nuestro Compromiso Fundamental en le vida es crecer espiritualmente

en la presencia de la Sagrada Eu-caris a.”

Papa Juan Pablo II

Mantenganse Informado con Parish APP Lectures diarias y dominicales, Oraciones,

E-Giving, notificaciones y mucho más lo encuentra en el APP de la Parroquia de San Sebastian. Descargue

la aplicación usando Google Play o App Store y busque MY Parish APP, o busque en el Internet

myparishapp.com Esta applicación le da la capaci-dad de buscar información sobre todas las Iglesias católicas dentro de la Diócesis de San Augustine.

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Children’s Choir Rehearsals For information on Children’s Choir & Children’s Home School Choir, contact Lynne DuPont 824-1334 or email ddandshe@aol.com Tues. 6:00pm

The Columbian Squires Circle 5367 (young men of Knights of Columbus) Michael Ryan, Chief Counselor, Columbian Squires 5367 904-797-7418 / or email

777michaelryan@comcast.net Next meeting to be announced.

The San Sebastian Warriors Youth Group Grades 6 - 12 Youth Group Meets this Sunday MARCH 18th, Bring a Friend

Spring Meeting Schedule: Meetings are 6pm - 8pm March 18 April 8 / 22 May 6 /20

Adult Volunteers needed to help with the meetings. Susan Donlon at 904-824-6625/ 904-315-1352/susan@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com

THE HIGH SCHOOL GROUP (9th thru 12th Grades) meets every Thursday in the Knights Hall from 6:30pm - 7:30pm.

or info contact Susan Donlon at 904-824- 6625-ext 107 / 904-315-1352 or email susan@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com

San Sebastian Vacation Bible School July 16-20, 2018 8:45am-12:00pm Theme - Shipwrecked, Rescued by Jesus

Registration March-May, 120-140 campers, first come first enrolled!

Middle/ High school students can earn service hours 20 volunteers from each group. Adult volunteers 18 & up must com-

plete fingerprint/background check & Protecting God’s Children. Contact Kelly Emilio for info kemelioteach@yahoo.com

Alumni Association of St. Joseph Academy is accepting applications for a $1000 Partial Scholarship for school year 2018-19. In order to apply, students must have a relative who is a graduate of the Academy and in good standing with the SJA Alumni Association and be registered for the 2018-19 school year. Deadline is April 13, 2018. Call Rusty Hall 904-540-3067 or Joyce Marivck 904-669-3594.

Religious Education Classes for Grades K-8 are Wed. At 6:00pm at St. Joseph Academy on SR 207

For more information contact Religious Education Director, Susan Donlon 824-6625 ext.107 315-1352 Or email

susan@sansebastiancathoilicchurch.com

137th Annual Spring Fair at St Ambrose Catholic Church, Elkton, Sunday March 18 noon to 4pm

Prayer Blanket Ministry Our parishioners generously make and donate hand made blankets for those sick and in need of comfort & compassion. Now available : PRAYER CLOTHS for our Troops to carry with them in their pockets. Prayer cloths are available depicting: Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force or a generic with the American Flag. Items available at the church office. Leaugeay McKean at 824-6625 / Leaugeay@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com

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Music Ministry Sat. 4pm mass Choir rehearsals Sat. 3pm in Church Sun. at the

8am & 10am masses, Choir rehearsals Tues. 7pm in Church. Sun. 12 noon Spanish Choir rehearsals Thurs 6pm in the Church. Children’s Choir Tues. at 6pm in church.

Ministry of Caring Our Mission is: No member of our Parish Family will grieve alone; We pray, visit the sick & bereaved; host funeral receptions in the parish hall. If you are interested in joining this ministry or are in need of assistance, contact Orpha Wiseman at 904-824-5748

Fr. Rene Robert Knights of Columbus Council 11046 - Event Schedule Knights Meeting, 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the Knights Hall.

Monthly Pot Luck Dinner Social, Everyone invited, 4th Tues. of the month.

Joining The Knights of Columbus or transferring into our Council, call Grand Knight Bob Grimaldi at 904-495-5055 or robertgrim@gmail.com

Pancake/Waffle Breakfast, 2nd & 4th Sun. of month / 8am & 10am masses. Knights of Columbus -Squires, Meets 6pm in the K of C Hall. Next meeting to be announced. For Information contact Mike Ryan at 797-7418.

San Sebastian Ladies Guild Next Meeting & Social IT’S BUNCO NIGHT! April 5th at 6:30pm in the Parish

Hall. All Women of the Parish are welcome. $2.00 per person to play great prizes. For Info call Ladies Guild Interim President

Tyra Rousseau at church office at 824-6625 ext.102 or email tyra@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com

The San Sebastian Gift Shop - Visit the Gift shop during the week after daily mass or after masses on the weekend. If you would like more information about volunteering 1 hour a month after any mass on the weekend, Contact Donna McNary at 904-806-2844 or email: tur-tle1fl@aol.com

The Bible Timeline—The Story of Salvation Bible Study on Thursdays 9:45-11:00am, in the Knights Hall. Track the growth of God’s family from creation to the establishment of the Church.

Discover which 14 books of the bible tell the story and how the other 59 books fit in. See Bible history in the context of contemporary world events. Contact JoAnn Roy 571-0156 / joannrroy@yahoo.com

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE - Next mee ng to be announced The Stewardship Commi ee has been formed to publicize our opportuni es within the parish and encourage greater par cipa on by everyone. Bishop Estevez stated, "Stewardship is the means by which we, as a diocesan family, make the invisible love of God visible, integra ng all things into the sacraments of the faith". For more Info. CALL Tom Clarke.at 904- 540-3728

Moms Ac vity Group (MAG). This group is for all busy moms and ladies of the Parish who want to take a break during the month, and enjoy ac vi es with others. No commitment! Please Contact Sarah Laboran cell (865) 313-5566 or email sarah.laboran @gmail.com. The MOMS ACTIVIY GROUP are sponsoring the Easter Egg Hunt Sat. March 31st at 10:00am

FOOD SHARING Meal preparation at 2:00pm in the Parish Hall followed by serving the Homeless of St. Augustine, downtown. Donations of Meat always appreciated. 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Team A - Lydia Quiles 687-8169 / quileslydia@yahoo.com. Team B - Cheryl Manucy 824-3403 / cheryl7567@att.net.

Marian Movement of Priests Prayer Group 2nd and 4th Sundays each month at 2pm in Mary’s Garden. Leaugeay McKean at leaugeay@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com

Library located in the Gathering Space: Books, tapes, movies, & music, for young & “old”. Open during church hours. Please return items within 2 weeks. Susan Donlon, 315-1352

Altar Society JUST SHOW UP…..Mondays from 8-9am we meet in the church to: change & clean altar linens, restock votive candles, clean, dust, water flowers, & straighten pews.

MEN’S Prayer Group Meetings are held the second Saturday of the month 9:00am in the San Sebas-tian Knights Hall. Wilfredo Cardona 824-1822/Earl Kidwell 819-5451.

Ushers NEEDED Sat. 4pm, 10am & 12 pm Terry Pacetti, 669-6000 / terrypacetti@gmail.com

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The Maryknoll Northeast Affiliate Chapter - Presentation on VFW Ministry The Maryknoll Northeast Florida Affiliate Chapter will meet at San Sebastian Catholic Church, 1112 FL 16, St. Augustine, Florida on Thursday, April 5, at noon in the Knights Hall. Gaye

Hieb will share with us about her ministry to Veterans of Foreign Wars. A light lunch will be pro-vided. All interested adults are invited. For more information, please contact Mary

Moritz at moritzmjk@gmail.com or 904.536.0356.4-536-0356 / moritzmjk@gmail.com

Parish Finance Council If you have a knowledge of Balance Sheets, Income State-ments & interested in serving, Gerri Sexsion, 904-309-3889 / gsexsion@comcast.net

INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC??? RCIA has day and evening sessions. Contact Susan Donlon 824-6625 / 315-1352 / susan@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com

Power of Prayer Group Intercessory Prayer Group meets on Thursdays after the 8am mass in the Library. If you have a prayer request contact us Joann or Roy Lansing 904-571-0156 / joannrroy@yahoo.com

Parish Monthly Food Drive 3rd weekend of the month. Please bring in tea bags, sugar, sweeten-er, creamer, coffee, peanut butter, tuna, cereal, instant oatmeal, canned stew, spam, corn, beans, peas, carrots, soup, boxed milk, jelly, canned fruit, mashed potatoes, pasta & sauce, dog food, cat food, or gift cards. Food is distributed to those on fixed incomes & elderly 4th Friday of the month, 1:00 pm during Food & Fun Friday. Volunteers are welcome to partici-pate in helping cook the meal, set up & serve the meal & clean-up & just enjoy spending time with these special people.

Respect Life Committee We stand and pray at “All Women’s Choice” abor on facility 4131 University Blvd. So. Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month with 3 one hour teams: 10am-11, 11am-12n, 12n-1pm. Call or email if you need a ride; Lane Campau 904 823-8887 / lanecampau@gmail.com We prays the Rosary every Friday at 2:pm in the church during Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

FOOD AND FUN FRIDAY is a meal for elderly & those on fixed incomes the 4th Friday of the month. If you could volunteer to cook, set-up, serve, clean-up or just spend time in fellowship with these great people contact Susan Donlon 904-824-6625 ext 107 / susan@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com

March 17-25, 2018 03/17 Sat FOOD DRIVE WEEKEND 3:00pm Confessions 5:00pm Gift Shop Open

5:00pm Corned Beef Dinner Be Irish for a Day

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03/18 Sun FOOD DRIVE WEEKEND 8:00am Mass 9:00am Coffee & Danish 9:00am Gift Shop Open 10:00am Mass / Children’s Choir 10:00am Childrens Liturgy of the Word 11:00am Gift Shop open 11:00am Coffee & Danish 12:00pm Misa en Español 6:00pm Youth Group ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

03/19 Mon 8:00am Altar Society 6:00pm Communion Prep 6:30pm Finance Council 7:00pm Ministry of Caring _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

03/20 Tue 8:00am Mass 2:00pm Food Sharing 6:00pm Children’s Choir 6:30pm RCIA adults 7:00pm Choir -

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 03/21 Wed 8:00am Mass 6:00pm Religious Ed 7:00pm Seven Deadly Sins 7:00pm Spanish Bible Study ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

03/22 Thur 8:00am Mass 8:30am Prayer Group 9:45am Bible Study 11:00am Bag Groceries 4:00pm Stuff Easter Eggs 6:00pm Spanish Choir 6:30pm High School 7:00pm Misa en Español

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 03/23 Fri 8:00am Mass 10:00am Funeral mass 12:00pm-6:00pm Exposition Blessed Sacrament 1:00pm Food & Fun Friday 6:30pm Stations of the Cross followed by Soup and Salad Dinner _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 03/24 Sat 8:30am Spanish Retreat 3-3:30pm Confessions 4:00pm Mass 5:00pm Gift Shop Open 5:00pm Wine & Cheese Social ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

03/25 Sun 8:00am Mass 9:00am Pancakes/ Waffles 9:00am Gift Shop Open 10:00am Mass 10:00am Children’s Liturgy of the Word 11:00am Gift Shop open 11:00am Pancakes/ Waffles 12:00pm Misa en Español 2:00pm MMP, garden 2:00pm RCIA

OUR ON-LINE GIVING HAS A NEW LOOK . CHECK IT OUT !

On Line Giving, It is an automatic transfer program that allows you to make contributions

without the hassle of writing checks.

1. Go to the church website at www.sansebastiancatholicchurch.com

2. Click on E-Giving or (Donate Now) Follow the easy directions to set-up

OR

1. Go to the Parish App on your smart phone And choose the Giving Icon–

2. Click on on-line giving- and login

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Use Your Envelopes or use E-Giving We encour-age everyone to use their envelopes or E-Giving. Think of your envelopes or on-line giving as a gift to God. You take the time to thoughtfully, prayerfully choose your gift, wrap it and present it eagerly to our Lord. Many times families will ask for a letter stating that they are registered, par-ticipating members of San Sebastian in order to become a Godparent, Confirmation Sponsor or simply to enroll in Catholic Schools. Using your envelope or E-Giving makes our job easier and allows us to say “Yes! this family is reg-istered and participating here at San Sebastian. “

WEEKLY COLLECTIONS FOR March 10-11

Weekly Offertory $ 9,661.10 Weekly E-Giving $ 1,534.00 Weekly Offertory Collec on Goal $12,400.00 Church Mortgage $ 358.00 Our Monthly Mortgage is $20,250.00 Religious Education Ctr $ 260.00 Building & Maintenance $ 000.00 Easter Flowers $ 707.00 Outreach for the Poor(2nd Collection) $ 2,571.12

Second Collections: March 18, Building Maintenance March 25, Religious Ed Enrichment Center March 29, Holy Thursday March 30, Good Friday April 1, Easter April 1, Mortgage Fund April 8, Youth Group April 15, Building Maintenance Diocesan Collection:* March 30, Holy Lands

MINISTRY CONTACT LIST

Adoration/ Wilfredo Cardona………………...824-1822…..………….wildive6@att.net Altar Servers/Susan Donlon………………….824-6625………. ..susan@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Altar Society/Christine Thompson…………...826-4368…….……...tyra@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com ALFA / JoAnn Roy……………………………..571-0156………..........joannrroy@yahoo.com Baptism Preparation…………………………..824-6625………….susan@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Bread Pick Up/Tom Opiela…………………...825-4178……………..twopiela@comcast.net Bible Study / JoAnn Roy…..………………….571-0156………..........joannrroy@yahoo.com Bulletin Request– Marietta Moser....………...217-7270……………tyra@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Children’s Choirs-Lynne Dupont……………..824-1334……………..ddandshe@aol.com Confirmation-Adults or Youth-Susan Donlon 824-6625………...susan@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Choir Director - English Judy Bernhard……..540-4605…………..…jbernhard1022@gmail.com Choir Director -(Spanish)/Maria Hernandez...347-8902…………….corohispano@live.com Extraordinary Ministers/ Jenene Karamon….501-9912……………..jenenekaramon@yahoo,com Facilities Manager/Allen McCaffery………….824-6625……………..mac907cin@gmail.com Food & Fun Friday/ Susan Donlon ……………824-6625………...susan@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Food Sharing Team A Lydia Quiles ………..687-8169……………...quileslydia@yahoo.com Food Sharing Team B Cheryl Manucy……..824-3403……………...cheryl7567@att.net Gift Shop/ Donna McNary…………………..…806-2844.……………...turtle1fl@aol.com Finance Council /Gerri Sexsion……………....309-3889……………...gsexsion@comcast.net Holy Name Society/Charlie Judice……..……………………………….charliej103@gmail.com Holy Orders/ Fr. David Ruchinski.……………262-3200……………...Diocese of St. Augustine Homeless Donations/Linda & Bob Curran…..827-1050……………...rome4768@bellsouth.net Hospital Ministry/ Deacon James Swanson…824-6625………..........jamesswanson2010@comcast.net Intercessory Prayer Group/ Jo Ann Roy……..571-0156………..........joannrroy@yahoo.com Knights of Columbus / Bob Grimaldi...……. ..495-5055………......... robertgrim@gmail.com K of C Squires / Mike Ryan…………………...797-7418…………….. 777michaelryan@comcast.net Ladies Guild / Tyra Rousseau .....……………466-0356……………tyra@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Lectors/Susan Donlon………………………... 824-6625………...susan@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Marian Movement of Priest/Leaugeay McKean 824-6625………leaugeay@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Marriage Preparation…………………………..824-6625……………tyra@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Men’s Fellowship/Deacon Earl Kidwell……….819-5451……………...kidwellw@bellsouth.net Ministry of Caring/ Orpha Wiseman………….824-5748……………….no current e-mail Moms Activity Group/ Sarah Laboranti…865-313-5566……………….sarah.laboranti@gmail.com Office Manager (Office) Tyra Rousseau……..824-6625………......tyra@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Office Español Clarita Opiela…………………824-6625………..clarita@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Church Office (Español) Doriana Borerro……824-6625….…...doriana@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Parish Advisory Council / Charlie Judice……..……………………….charliej103@gmail.com Prayer Blanket Ministry/Leaugeay McKean…824-6625...…...leaugeay@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Recycle Program/Tyra Rousseau…………….824-6625….………..tyra@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Religious Education/Susan Donlon…………..824-6625………...susan@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Respect Life/Lane Campau……………………823-8887…………….lanecampau@gmail.com RCIA/Susan Donlon……………………… …...824-6625………..susan@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Rosary Makers/Susan Donlon………………...824-6625………..susan@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Sacrament of Baptism/ Susan Donlon……….824-6625………...susan@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Sacrament of Marriage—church office……….824-6625…………..tyra@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Stewardship Committee - Tom Clarke………..540-3728…………….No Email Sunday Communion Service/St. Aug. Rehab.315-2485…………….mariceylon@yahoo.com Ushers/Terry Pacetti……………………………669-6000…………….terrypacetti@gmail.com Youth Group (The Warriors) Kelly Emilio.919-630-7964………. .....kemilioteach@yahoo.com Vacation Bible School/ Kelly Emilio……...919-630-7964…………….kemilioteach@yahoo.com Wine and Cheese/Anne Gagliardi…………….825-0367…………….annegag@comcast.net

Week 1 Terry Caroul* Theresa Columbus* John Kotlinski* Sr. Anne Haarer* Zaelie Grace Haber Teri Hartley* Cecelia Lavinghouse* Shirley Macdonald* Jane Schroeder* Paul Sherry* David Shields* Alfonso Solana* Sky & Lou Whitney* Cathy Wood* Week 2 Skeeter Butler* Marcella Butler * Maureen Lively* Raul Maldonado* Krista Morris* Kaden Morris* Connie Mosher* Frank Perry* Valerie Roberts* Lansing Roy* Stephen Thomas* Becca Timan* Nancy Wishard* Jane Young* Sally Walton* Week 3 Francisco Arguello* Linda Flister * Anita Guevara* Rebecca Law* Phyllis Markowitz* Annabelle McFee Noah McLeod* Fred Meeks* Marguerite Monteau* Denise Orr* Norman Pickett* Sheila Steighner* John Uvegas* Dee Vanta* Week 4 Jen Brown* John Busketta* Rose Busketta* Zosimo (Sonny) Cadiz* Catherine Dailey* Justin Dennish* Rich Jackman* Audrey Largent* Mary & Joseph Lockwood Carmen Medina* Violeta Michta* John Michta* Nelly Santiago* James Watcke* Week 5 Wayne Holt* Tommy Kynard* Ken Mullen* Ada Nackashi* Kathy Ray Belinda C. Rose* Rick Schroeder* Fran Tucker* Week 6 Dan Burkhardt* Audrey Burnett* Andy Butler* Colleen Caro* Vonda Coleman* Doug Conlon* Jennifer Demshock* Cindy Fessler* Fabian P. Funk* Charles Hall* Rita Kreuter* Madison Masters* Arthur McGinnis* Lorraine McGinnis* Barbara Ann Miller* Caitlin O’Connell* Maureen Patrick*

LS1 Juan Carlos Bermejo Sgt. Evan Burgess Sgt Dusty Davis, Marcos Rios, Capt. Michael Burns, Lt Col Dr. Eric J. Colon 1st Lt Vito John Errico

“Tipper” Chris Esdonge, Jr Maj. David Pasquale Spec Jason Polly Col. Dave Francis Lcpl Frutos Cpt. Nestor L. Lugo Lt. Col Sean Navin PFC Justin Peeples Lt Victor

A. Ramos Sgt Julian R. Taylor Cpl Julia A. Taylor Pvt Zachary Thompson Lt. Betsy Hoyos AM2 Omar Samanamud Chief/WO Charlie Sharpe

PFC Robert Young CDR. Mark M. Walstead

Page 11 Prayer List and Ministry Contact List March 18, 2018

Please Pray for the Repose of the Soul of : Robert J. Graeff To add names to prayer list call office at 824-6625

or email tyra@sansebas ancatholicchurch.com

Page 12 How to Help In Our Community March 18, 2018

The Blood Drive at San Sebastian resulted in 17 units of blood being collected. Each donation can save up to 3 lives meaning 51 patients benefited from these donations. Thank you for the gift of life.

Box Tops for Education - Look for the official Box Top for Education on different food products. We also ac-cept coke reward Codes, Sunny D Labels, & Kellogg's Family Reward Codes. contact Karen Town 940-6877*

Diaper Drive diapers & wipes to be donated to St. Gerard House. No opened packages, please.*

Food Drive - Please bring non-perishable food items for needy families in our community every 3rd ( third) weekend of the month. Thank you for your continuing generosity.*

Food & Fun Fridays - 4th Friday of the Month - San Sebastian hosts a meal from 1pm–3pm for elderly and those on fixed incomes. If you have a neighbor or friend who would benefit from this, invite them to join us. To Volunteer, contact Susan Donlon 824-6625 ext 107.

Food Sharing of St. Augustine - An evening meal for the homeless in St. Aug. is prepared the 3rd Tues-day of the month at 2pm. To volunteer for this great community outreach. Lydia Quiles 687-8169 /quileslydia@yahoo.com. or Cheryl Manucy 824-3403 / cherylmanucy@att.net.

Homeless in St. Augustine - small travel sizes: shampoo, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, wash-clothes, combs, socks, hand sanitizer, Band-Aids, Neosporin, tweezers, nail clippers, razors, sunglasses, sunscreen*

Prison Ministry - contact Fr. Thomas Walsh at 824-6625

Recycling Program - ALUMINUM CANS (Beer & Soda cans only) behind the Knights Hall. Paper Dumpster available in the front parking lot. No phone books, no plastic bags.

St. Gerard Campus is in NEED of Volunteers Call - 904-829-5516

St. Johns County Pet Adoption & Holding Center - needs: pet foods, treats, blankets, towels, & toys.*

St. Augustine Humane Society Resource Center, 1665 Old Moultrie Road. Contact Mike Murphy, Volun-teer Program Manager at 904-829-2737 ext 111 or email mmurphy@staughumane.org.

St. Vincent de Paul, St. Augustine - Services Offered: support for families & individuals in need; through Home Visitation Program. 904-217-8097. We are looking for individuals or couples who are willing to visit people to assess their needs and provide info. If you can donate a few hours a week or a month you will be truly blessed by this experience. Cheryl @ 904-217-8097 or to volunteer at the Thrift Store, Barbara @ 904-824-3333.

Used or New CATHOLIC PAPERBACK Bibles St. Johns County Jail Has inmates who attend a Saturday Bible Study. They have requested CATHOLIC Bibles. If you have a paperback Bible that you are no longer using please bring it to the Gathering Space for donation.

Wildflower Clinic! Our mission in St. John’s County is to offer free Dental & Medical care, Women’s Clinics, Physical Therapy, Chiropractic, Mental Health, Dermatology & Vision Screening to low income residents. We are always looking for doctors and dentists to volunteer their services. Please call for information and scheduling if you are in the low income category. 904-829-1962, address 268 Herbert St. St. Augustine 32084 / officeatgoodsam-staug.org.

Ways to Help the Needy in our Community

There is an urgent need for volunteers to distribute the Eucharist to parishioners who are homebound & also Catholic residents of some local nursing homes and rehab centers. This is a very rewarding min-istry that would involve leading a brief communion service for nursing home residents gathered for the service, & bringing communion individually to those residents unable to a end the service. You do not have to be a Eucharis c Minister for the regular Masses to qualify for this service. Training will

be provided. There is also a need of assistance for our priests & deacons who say Masses at nursing homes. If able to help with any of these ministries contact Jenene Karamon 501-9912/ jenenekaramon@yahoo.com