Mass Schedule
SEBASTIAN
Saturday Vigil:
4:00PM
Sunday: 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30AM
Weekdays:
Monday-Saturday 8:30AM
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Holy Day Schedule
Masses: 8:00 & 11:00AM; 7:00PM
SAINT
13075 US 1 • SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA • 32958
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 11:00-12:00 Noon
Devotions-In the Adoration Chapel
PRAYER
Rosary Cenacle: Sun., 6:30 PM
Eucharistic Adoration
FASTING
7:00AM - 7:00PM daily
Parish Offices
ALMSGIVING
(772) 589-5790/5799 • FAX: (772) 388-0084
Faith Formation Office 589-4147
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Priests and Parish Staff
FRIDAYS OF LENT
PASTOR: Rev. John Morrissey
7 PM IN THE CHURCH
PA R OC H I AL VIC A R: R ev. Ra ciel Tre vino
D E AC O N: St ev e Gu ess
PAS T O R AL ASS OC I AT E:
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
Sr Sus an T her es e Ar mbr uster I . H. M.
SACRISTAN: Claire Ranahan
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC: Karen Zarandona
YOUTH MINISTRY COORDINATOR:
The Mission of Saint Sebastian
Bud Zielinski
Parish
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT:
Carol Therien
is to grow as a Faith-based
FINANCE MANAGER:
Ron Jaworski
Community
FAITH FORMATION OFFICE:
Debbie Bova
being nourished by
OFFICE STAFF:
L an a K eo ugh, L aur a Christoph er
the Word of God and the
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR:
Jameson LoProto
Sacraments
as we reach out in service with
PARISH REGISTRATION: All new residents, yearly and
seasonal to the parish are welcome. We invite you to register in
the Parish Office during the week and consider getting involved
love and compassion
in a ministry of the Church.
MARRIAGE: Call the Rectory for appointment with a
priest. Marriage Preparation should begin at least six months
prior to the anticipated wedding date, and includes the
Make your plans now………...
“FOCCUS” Program.
WEEKEND RETREATS
BAPTISM: First Sunday of the month at the 11:30 Mass.
Parents must be registered and attend a Baptismal Preparation
Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center
Class on the fourth Thursday of the month at 7:00pm. Call the
Rectory Office to register. Godparents welcome. Expectant
“WE WALK BY FAITH”
parents are urged to attend.
WOMEN’S
MARCH 26-28, 2010
MINISTRY TO THE SICK: Eucharistic ministers are
available to bring Holy Communion to the homebound and
Call Rosemary at 581-8665
hospitalized. Parishioners entering the hospital are encouraged
MEN’S
APRIL 9-11, 2010
to receive the Sacrament of the Sick prior to admission or during
Call Bud at 589-5790
their stay. Contact the Parish Office for assistance.
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Second Sunday of Lent
February 28, 2010
The LORD is my light and my salvation;
whom should I fear?
— Psalm 27:1
SUNDAY
February 28, 2010
7:30 am +Robert Mullen & Healing of Terri Murphy
9:30 am Parishioners & Benefactors &
Intentions in the Book
LENTEN OPPORTUNITIES
11:30 am
+Nils Holm & +Josie Sottile
MONDAY March 01, 2010
SOUP & REFLECTION:
Join us on Wednesdays
8:30 am +Joseph P. Dolan & +Dorothy Lada &
+Lou Romano
during Lent for your lunch hour and be “fed” in
TUESDAY March 02, 2010
spirit and body! Each week we will be nourished in
8:30 am +Msgr. James McMenamie
spirit with a simple reflection (11:30 in the Church)
WEDNESDAY
March 03, 2010
8:30 am +James Holmes & +Pat O’Neill
followed by a simple, homemade soup lunch at noon!
THURSDAY March 04, 2010
Different presenters, themes and soups each week.
8:30 am +Daniel D. deMontigny & +Adam Ginett
Welcome “Young at Heart….Senior Adults.”
FRIDAY March 05, 2010
Attend one or all. Please RSVP via the Parish
8:30am Souls in Purgatory &
Deceased Members of McNiece Family
Office at 589-4147 or e-mail Sister Susan at
SATURDAY March 06, 2010
8:30 am +Jeremy Schramek & Intentions for Gary Guess
LENTEN PRAYER:
“Yet even now, says the Lord,
4:00 pm +Clifford Gallant Sr. & +John Slater
return to me with all your heart”
SUNDAY March 07, 2010
Joel 2:12
7:30 am +Jeanne DiMarino & Healing of Joan Miller
9:30 am Parishioners & Benefactors &
Intentions in the Book
11:30 am +Cathy Lynch & +Gladys Maloney
ALL ABOUT CHANGE
On this Second Sunday of Lent the scriptures
Prayers Requested
remind us that when we have an encounter with our God,
Through the prayers of the parish community, the sick and
things are bound to change. In the first reading God tells
elderly are strengthened in mind, body and spirit .
Abram to raise his eyes to the sky, promising descendants
Remember in your daily prayers our sick and homebound
as numerous as the stars. Abram’s act of faith in the Lord
members and those in the hospital:
is sealed in covenant, forever changing the course of sal-
Charlotte Dunn, Catherine Weidler, Peter Bryant, Toni Dolan,
vation history. In the Gospel story of the Transfiguration,
Lorraine Burnett, John Howard, Joseph Howard,
always proclaimed on this Lenten Sunday, the Lord Jesus
Cody Urbanczyk, Robert Cyran, Florence Bennis,
changes in appearance before the eyes of the apostles
Lorraine Cuddy, Margaret Rasmussen, Ellie Grabenbauer,
who, like Abram, raise their eyes to the spectacle in the
Marie Seever, Frances Gilmore, Wanda Schobelock,
sky. It is Saint Paul who brings it all together for us: “He
Betty Ghaney, Tyler Manning (10), Braedon Shannon (6),
will change our lowly body to conform with his glorified
Brian Cox, Haley Lynn (10), Rance Hoskin, & Jeanette Ross.
Also, pray for those who have died especially Margaret
body” (Philippians 3:21). Lent is all about change, all
Stern.
about conversion. Let us cast our own eyes to heaven,
awaiting that day when we will be changed—when we
will share in Christ’s glory.
LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS
© Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.
Each Good Friday, St Sebastian brings to
light The Passion in a live theatrical
LENTEN REGULATIONS
performance.
Fasting—Catholics from age 18-59 are to fast
This year we are looking for costume designers,
on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. On a fast
set construction crew, producers, stage hands,
day, individuals are allowed one full meal and
audio professionals, actors, singers, ushers,
two smaller meals, with no snacking in between
special effects and make-up artists.
meals.
Can you offer your time and gifts?? We welcome
Abstinence—Catholics14 years of age and
those who are interested in participating in any of
older are to abstain from meat on Ash
these ways! Call Matt @ 913-3051. We meet
Wednesday, Good Friday and all other Fridays
almost every Sunday before Easter.
of Lent.
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
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Stewardship ….………………….…………. $ 13,150
FAITH FORMATION:
(This week last year was $ 12,994)
GENERATIONS OF FAITH: Our
Parish Improvement..………………....………. $ 2,499
March gatherings are: Sunday 3/7 and
(This week last year was $ 3,145)
Wednesday 3/10. This month we
explore the Sacrament of Eucharist
Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission
and Lenten practices.
Stewardship …………………….……………….$ 1,786
2nd collection (DSA)……………………………$ 4,057.50
Everything we have is a gift from God.
SACRAMENTAL & RCIC Classes meet 3/3, 3/17,
3/24, 3/31. Please remember, if your child is absent
Everything we have belongs to Him.
due to illness, please call the office.
What we do in return is our gift to God!
HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS: Please help us
STEWARDSHIP is not a topic to learn—it
to update our records and most especially our outreach to
our parishioners who are homebound and not able to at-
is a process of becoming.
tend weekly Mass with us. If you are homebound or know
of a parishioner who is homebound, call Sister Susan at
We are most grateful to those who have responded to the
2010 Diocesan Services Appeal. This is a wonderful
hope is to visit or call and connect so that every parish-
example of your stewardship and your willingness to
ioner knows of our prayers and support. We need this
reach out to others. If you have not had the opportunity to
information: Name, phone #, and address.
respond, please make an effort to do so. Your gift is
important, no matter the amount. Be as generous as
The Palm Beach Diocesan Council of
God has been to you. Every gift and full
Catholic Women is accepting applications
participation by ALL parishioners is
for its annual award. $1000 is awarded to
important to the success of this appeal.
three Catholic, female, graduating high
As of February 18th, pledges & cash
school students from the Diocese who will
monies collected and sent to the
attend a Catholic College/University in the fall.
Diocese totaled $37,414.
The deadline is April 15, 2010.
Applications are available in the Rectory or from
Update from the Diocese/ HAITI RELIEF: As of
Rechelle at 581-9944.
February 16th the Diocese has collected over $670,000 to
be sent to Catholic Relief Services for use in Haiti. Not all
St Sebastian
proceeds from parishes has been received. A full report
Council of Catholic Women
will be sent at a later date for publication.
Will meet Thurs, March 4th,
7 pm LeSage Hall
LENTEN FRIDAY NIGHTS
“Women of Faith—Women of Action”
Let’s come together as a faith community
Women’s Conference
this Lent and enjoy a FISH FRY followed by
Sat, March 20th, 9 am—2 pm
an opportunity to attend
Cathedral of St Ignatius $25
“Stations of the Cross” in the
Register March 6, 7th outside of Church
Church at 7 pm.
Call Rechelle @ 581-9944 for info
Dinner begins at 4:30 pm .
Fried fish
RE-DISCOVER YOUR SOULMATE!
French fries,
Dynamic presenter, Anthony Marchica from our
Hush Puppies, and Slaw
Diocese will present a 3 evening series for married
Coffee, tea, ice cream
couples, March 9, 16, 23rd, 7-9 pm in LeSage
Hall. The series will help couples re-discover the
Cost is $6 for adults, children under 12 are
joys of marriage and how to put “fun” back into
your relationship and communicate moiré effec-
$3.
tively. Give you and your spouse a real treat this
Dinners: March 5th, 12th,19th, 26th
Lent. Call the Faith Formation Office @ 589-4147
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BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY Have you recently
PARISH EVENTS, Feb. 28 – Mar. 07, 2010
lost a loved one or are finding it difficult to adjust to
Sun:
the loss of a loved one? You do not have to journey
Mon: 12:30 pm Sr. Socialites - LeSage Hall
4:00 pm Ecumenical Council Mtg. - St. William Hall
5:30 pm Parish School of Religion - Classrooms alone. Join us for an eight week program dedicated to
helping you on this journey. Call Sister Susan at 589-
6:00 pm Adult Choir - Church
8:00 pm
AA Mtg. - St. William Hall
4147 or Madonna Barashke @ 589-2493 for more in-
Tues: 9:30 am Prayer Shawl Grp. - Faith Formation Office
formation. It’s not too late to join this session. We
6:00 pm Prayer Shawl Mtg. - Faith Formation Office
6:30 pm Healing Circle Grp. - St. William Hall
meet on Wednesdays, 11:30 am—12:30 pm.
7:00 pm Legion of Mary - Classroom # 11
7:00 pm RCIA - Conference Room
7:00 pm Food Festival Mtg. - LeSage Hall
ST PATRICK’S DINNER & SHOW
Wed: 9:30 pm Bible Sharing - St William Hall
12:00 pm Soup Lunch - LeSage Hall
Saturday, March 13th, 5:30 pm
4:00 pm Parish School of Religion - Classrooms
5:30 pm High School Youth Mtg. - St. William Hall
Corned Beef Dinner
7:00 pm School of Christian Formation - Conf. Room
$25
Thurs: 9:00 am Crafters - Room A
9:30 am PLAYGROUP
- LeSage Hall
Dublin City Ramblers (return visit)
5:00 pm Children’s Choir - Church
5:00 pm Choir - Pizza in Conference Room
Ireland’s #1 Ballad group
6:00 pm Cub Scouts Mtg. - Classrooms
6:00 pm Knights of Columbus (3rd) -St. William Hall
7:00 pm SSCCW - LeSage Hall
Tickets on sale in the Parish Office
Fri: 9:00 am Fridays with Fr. Michael Martin - Conf. Rm
4:30 pm
FISH FRY - LESAGE HALL
6:30 pm Middle School Youth - St. William
Sat: 8:00 am Health Fair - LeSage Hall
2010 PARISH
9:00 am Knights of Columbus (3rd) -St. William Hall
8:00 pm AA Mtg. - St. William Hall
CRUISE
Sun: 10:30 am GENERATIONS OF FAITH - LeSage Hall
Nov 14—21st
Freedom of the Seas
MUSIC Schedule for YOUTH CHOIR
March 4th
5 pm Rehearsal - LeSage - Pizza
CALL Sebastian Travel at 589-5288
March 7th
Sing for 9:30 Mass
to book
March 11th
5 pm Rehearsal
March 18th
5 pm Rehearsal
March 21st
Sing for 9:30 Mass
HEALTH FAIR
March 25th
5 pm Rehearsal
Saturday, March 6th, 8 am—2 pm
Applications are available for the St Sebastian Council
LeSage Hall
of Catholic Women Scholarships for graduating high
FREE Tests blood pressure, vision & hearing,
school seniors and full time college students. See the
Blood sugar testing (fast from midnight)
PAID Tests: PSA (prostate) $15
information, Scholarships are open to registered members
Lipid panel $15 (fasting from midnight)
of St Sebastian and Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission.
Presentations throughout the day, door prizes
Annual Parish Raffle
2010
A weekly “PLAY GROUP”
Tickets still available!!!
For Parents & Tots
Thursdays 9:30 am—11:00 am LeSage Hall
You can win CASH while
Bring a toy to share. Coffee will be served &
donating to the Parish Operating Fund
treats for the tots—come meet & share.
Call
Here’s a Preview……
Madonna @ 589-2493 for details.
à $2000 in total cash prizes
à 4 weekly winners of $250 each
Prayer Shawls are a great way to say “I care” to
à Drawings held Feb 28, March 7, 14, 21
someone ill, experiencing hardship, lonely, or even
à Grand Prize winner of $1000 on
celebrating a birth or special happening! We have several
March 21st
prayer shawls for women and children available for
gifting. Stop by the Faith Formation office and pick one
Still time to get your tickets in!!!
to give! Shawls cost nothing but are priceless!
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The Diocesan Schools of
Christian Formation
Invites you to a class on...
Offered by
Jeanne Caron
St. Sebastian Church
Le Sage Hall
–
Wednesdays
March 3–
April 7
7:00pm – 9:00pm
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PARISH MINISTRIES: Stewardship of
Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission
time & talent. Contact persons listed.
Fellsmere (west of I-95 on CR 512)
571-9875 or 571-9918
Worship
Father Raciel Trevino
Liturgy Committee
Altar Servers
Jaime Sturgeon
388-2648
Art & Environment Darla Trudell & Toni Caruana
589-4287
OFFICE HOURS
Altar Linen Care
Mary Vogel
388-5863
Monday- Friday 9 am—4 pm
Flowers
Elita Guess
664-0980
MASSES in Spanish, Wednesday, 7 pm
Holy Water Fonts
Angie Marquis
581-0228
Lectors
Candy Wulff
388-1774
Saturday, 7 pm
Director of Music
Karen Zarandona 581-4556
Perpetual Adoration
Steve Guess
664-0980
& Sunday, 8:30 am & 10:00 am
Eucharistic Ministers Walter & Flo Barnes
589-8380
**MASS in English, each Saturday, 4:00 pm**
Ushers
Richard Feldhann
581-2927
New Parishioners
Rosemary Neidich
581-8665
Greeters
Jan Cahill
388-4908
Father Martin Project—Engraved Bricks
Bible Study Group (Wed am)
Tim Sandmeyer
589-0619
Memorial bricks are a way to honor a
Family Life
special occasion or remember a loved one
Annulments
Fr. John Morrissey
589-5790
This project is on-going and supports the building of
Baptism
Rectory Office
589-5790
a Church in South Africa. Each brick is $35.
Marriage Preparation
Rectory Office
589-5790
Pro-Life
Muriel Ramos
589-1171
symbols are $15 extra. Order forms are available
Youth Ministry
Bud Zielinski
589-5790
in the Church or Parish Office.
Administrative/Finance/Maintenance
Pastoral Council
Dick VanMele
581-7405
CATHOLIC RADIO IS HERE!
Office Volunteers
Carol Therien
589-5790
Get answers> Talk & Music.>24hrs daily
Fr Martin Project
“Saints” Maintenance Team Hank Altvater
581-0453
WDMC 920 AM on your Dial
“Garden Angels”
Darla Trudell
589-4287
100 % Listener Supported
Education
“Listen to better know the Holy Spirit
Archives Donna Parkins 539-0088
Faith Formation
Sister Susan
589-4147
Within, why you are a Catholic
R.C.I.A.
Don Iskra
589-2108
And Truth in Scripture”
Welcome Home
School of Christian Formation Donna Palazzo 388-8714
Parish Groups
Father Noel McGrath invites you to St Joseph Parish
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land visiting Nazareth,
Holy Name Society
Bud Zielinski
589-5790
Bethlehem, Jerusalem and more. Ten days, Oct. 27th—
Knights of Columbus
Bob Farrell
581-0554
K of C St Williams Assembly
John Kinlen
581-4869
Nov 5th,$2699 from Miami. For more information
St. Vincent DePaul Society
Dr Bob Christopher
492-0538
contact the Parish Office (St Joseph) at 772/287-2727.
Women’s Guild
Laura Christopher 589-3374
Council of Catholic Women Rechelle Brown
581-9944
Senior Socialites
Jean Wendel
581-5805
Hospital Sick Call
Legion of Mary
Pat Delapenha
664-0637
Life’s Healing Circle
Joan Schauer
388-1074
The priests of the parish and/or their
Carol Pettirossi 234-4127
representatives will gladly visit parishioners
Community Service/ Parish Outreach
who are admitted to Sebastian River
Medical Center.
Parish Nurse Phyllis Burke
589-4595
Homebound and Sick Pat Raiff
581-1586
If you are going into the hospital and wish
House Helpers
Pat Bryan 321/952-7771
to be visited, please advise the hospital
Community Assistance
Parishioner Assistance
Ron Jaworski
589-5790
upon your admission or call the Parish
Hospital Visits
Sal Emanuel
664-2665
Office to request communion or anointing
Migrant Worker’s Clothing Ministry Edie Altvater
581-0453
Food Pantry at OLG Sister Dolores
571-9875
of the sick. Father visits the hospital on
Religious Articles Shop
Barbara Trout
589-9030
Monday and Thursday.
