The Mission of Saint Sebastian Parish is to grow as a Faith-based Community being nourished by the Word of God and the Sacraments as we reach out in service with love and compassion. We're delighted to have you join our virtual community. Explore our website to discover mass times, upcoming events, and ways to connect with our faith family. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or if there's anything we can do for you. We look forward to sharing the journey of faith with you. Blessings!
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Blessings to you in this new year! As we begin the calendar year of 2025, we also begin our annual Diocesan Services Appeal.
It is my pleasure to share that this year's DSA theme is Romans 5:5, "Hope does not disappoint." This theme dovetails nicely with the 2025 Jubilee Year, also known as the Year of Hope. Announced by Pope Francis, the Jubilee Year is intended to be a time of hope for the world, as well as a time to re-establish relationships with God, others and creation. As a diocese, we continue to care for one another in faith, hope and love, while embracing this theme.
Your support of the DSA, through prayer and financial assistance, allows our offices and ministries to fulfill the dioceses mission and embrace the promise of hope we are given each day. Together, as 54 parishes and missions within five counties, we are joined together as one committed diocese.
By supporting the DSA, you will help make a definite difference in the lives of your neighbors, for which I would be deeply grateful. Your generosity will sustain our tradition of sharing and bringing hope to others. I prayerfully ask you again to consider a gift to this year's Diocesan Services Appeal. Your participation in the appeal is a vital part of our ability to provide services for our Diocese and for those in need. Please know that I am praying for God's blessings on you and your family and that you have a renewed sense of hope this year.
With every prayerful wish, 1 am
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito
Bishop of Palm beach
"Christ Renews Us" (CRU) is a one-day parish retreat, open to every adult member (age 21+) of St. Sebastian Catholic Community (including non-Catholic spouses, etc.) where you will experience a personal, spiritual renewal and an abundance of joy in Christian Community. CRU is a process designed to bring members of our parish together in Christ. It consists of two gifts. The first is a 'gift' of the day to you where you "come away" from the everyday world for a time of listening, sharing, prayer, fun and food! The second is your 'gift' to others where you simply take your renewed heart into your everyday life.
The retreat, is given by a team of Parishioners, like you, along with a Priest/Deacon who have come together to prepare this 'gift' for you. Men and women attend separate weekends. This is not a silent retreat. The emphasis is on personal and community renewal. The process is centered on the sharing of God's love by members of the Team and table sharing in a liturgical, scriptural, prayerful & casual atmosphere. There will be no pressure on you to talk or share. Sensitivity to you and your needs will always be respected.
The renewal process does not come on like a tornado! It brings God's message of love into finer focus and allows you a relaxed atmosphere to respond to Christ's call to a closer and deeper relationship with Him and other members of our parish.
This is an 'on-site' retreat offered in the Fall and Spring. It begins on a Friday evening and concludes on Saturday evening. All meals are prepared for you. If you have special dietary or other requirements, we will accommodate you. Please specify them on the Reservation Form. The retreat is informal. Casual and comfortable clothing will be the 'uniform of the day'!
Can you afford this? Absolutely "YES!" While the process attempts to be self-sustaining, we ask that you do not stay away for financial reasons. Donations at the end of the weekend are welcomed and always kept private and anonymous.
This capital campaign is to raise $ 500,000,in three years, 2024 thru 2027. All the money raised thru this capital campaign will be used exclusively for the updates for our church, campus and ministries. In the envelope packages we get every month, you will find “Parish Capital Campaign” envelope. Other than donating through monthly capital campaign envelops, if God moves your heart to be more generous you can also make a one-time donation to this campaign or donate to memorialize your family, family member, or a friend by picking up one or the items that are part of these projects such as Stained-Glass window repair, Irrigation, or the trees that are going to be planted.As we honor our past, let us all thanks the Lord for leading us to the future of our faith family and do our part to Embrace it for the new generations to come. If you want to know more about this campaign please watch the video or download the brochure below. Thank you and God bless us all.
Our upcoming events promise to be moments of joy, spiritual growth, and community connection. From uplifting worship services to engaging study groups, there's something for everyone. Keep an eye on our calendar for dates and details. We can't wait to come together to share laughter, deepen our faith, and strengthen the bonds of our church family. Join us as we celebrate and grow together in the love of Christ!
PARISH USHERS NEEDED
The parish is in need of ushers for the 7:30am and 11:30am Masses. If you attend either of these Masses and would like to help, please call Sandy in the parish office at
772-589-5790.
There are many other ministries that you can also participate in if you so desire. These would include the
Lector ministry, Eucharistic Ministers, Greeters and for children the Altar Server ministry.
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13075 US Highway 1
Sebastian, FL 32958
772.589.5790
