The Nativity of the Lord - Christmas December 25, 2016Dec 25, 2016 · The Nativity of the Lord - Christmas 5 2018 Mass Intentions AVAILABLE BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2016

Franciscan Friars Pastor:

Fr. Mark A. Szanyi, OFM Conv. Parochial Vicars:

Fr. Paul Gabriel, OFM Conv., Fr. Daniel Pal, OFM Conv.

Assisting: Fr. Curt Kreml, OFM Conv.

Deacons: Vincent Cookingham, Normand Etienne, Dale Konas,

Carlos Melendez

Saint Lucie Catholic Church Port St. Lucie, Florida

www.stlucie.cc Parish Offices (772) 878-1215

The Nativity of the Lord - Christmas

December 25, 2016

ST. LUCIE CATHOLIC CHURCH December 25, 2016 PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA (772) 878-1215, FAX (772) 878-1299

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MASSINTENTIONS

MONDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2016 7:30 AM William E. Degenhart by Mildred Orrange 8:30 AM Donald Baronci by Dolores Daoust

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2016 7:30 AM Joseph Williams by Charles Williams 8:30 AM Angel Arcentales by The Arcentales Family

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2016 7:30 AM Mary Carmen Mazzucca by Frank Mazzucca and Family 8:30 AM Joseph Russo by James and Margie Valentino

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2016 7:30 AM Elizabeth S. LeChot by Edward W. LeChot 8:30 AM Gisele and Albert by sister, Alice Wright

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2016 7:30 AM Clarence Williams by The Williams Family 8:30 AM Deceased members of the Mazzucca and Ferrara Families by Frank Mazzucca

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2016 8:30 AM Linda Allard by Jenna Loewenstein 4:00 PM Nicholas and Paul Costello by Anita Costello and Family

SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2017 6:15 AM Parishioners of St. Lucie 7:30 AM Rita Bagnato by Richard Eberlo 9:30 AM Maria C. Gagliardo and Francesco Gagliardo by Ignazio Gagliardo and Family 11:30 AM The Holder, Johnson and Tavaris

Families by Clara Holder 5:30 PM Diogo Manuel Pinto by wife, Maria Pinto 7:00 PM Mary Carmen Mazzucca by Frank Mazzucca

EUCHARISTIC INTENTION

The bread and wine used at all Masses for the week of Sunday, December 25 through Saturday, December 31, 2016 was donated in Thanksgiving for the Apostles and Disciples of the early Church and All of Today’s Disciples.

Thank you for your offertory gifts!

Comparison

December 20, 2015 December 18, 2016 $ 13,999 $ 14,395 Church Offering $ 2,263 $ 2,648 Online Giving

OFFERTORY Next weekend, December 31st and January 1st there are two collections. The first supports St. Lucie Parish. The second is an offering for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Thank you for all your gifts. The 2016 DSA has $4,580.50 of pledge payments still outstanding. Please remember your payments.

PRAYER REQUESTS Please pray for the deceased of the parish, especially Segundo Corripio and Maureen Ann Heaning. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Please remember in your Masses and prayers, the sick whose names have been placed before our altar this week. If possible, try to participate in one of our Masses to join fellow worshipers in praying for them.

ENJOYMENT “ENTERTAINMENT” BOOKS ARE HERE!

Get your $35 book of dining and entertainment coupons at the Parish Office or Gift Shop. These make perfect gifts year-round. Did you know that this is a terrific resource for golf coupons? Your purchase helps support our Council of Catholic Women and their many good works.

Have you remembered St. Lucie Parish in your Will and Estate Planning?

!

St. Lucie Friars and staff wish you a

Joyous Christmas!

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Readings for the Week of December 25, 2016 READING(S) 1st 2nd RESPONSORIAL PSALM GOSPEL Sun. 12/25 Readings vary – follow missal Mon. 12/26 Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59 Ps 31:3CD-4, 6 and 8AB, 16BC and 17 Mt 10:17-22 Tues. 12/27 1 Jn 1:1-4 Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12 Jn 20:1A and 2-8 Wed. 12/28 1 Jn 1:5—2:2 Ps 124:2-3, 4-5, 7CD-8 Mt 2:13-18 Thur. 12/29 1 Jn 2:3-11 Ps 96:1-2A, 2B-3, 5B-6 Lk 2:22-35 Fri. 12/30 Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Col 3:12-21 or Col 3:12-17 Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 Sat. 12/31 1 Jn 2:18-21 Ps 96:1-2, 11-12, 13 Jn 1:1-18 Sun. 1/1/17 1 Jn 2:18-21 Jn 1:14A, 12A Ps 96:1-2, 11-12, 13 Jn 1:1-18

NEED COMMUNION AT HOME? If you need Communion at home please contact Ann Breitfelder, Coordinator of the Homebound Ministry, at 954-253-8234. Please give her the name of those needing Communion, an exact address and telephone number(s). You are also welcome to fill out the following and drop it in any offertory basket: Name: _________________________________ Address: ________________________________ Phone: ( ) _________________________

878 -4135 Monday: Closed Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Saturday: 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM

26 WEEKS CLUB” Congratulations to Pat Venezia, $50 winner of the sixth of 26 drawings pulled on December 18th!

Let us not let the old year die without burying any old grudges.

Church Parking! What a hassle! Now that the Season is upon us, church parking at some of the masses can be challenging. Please read the following:

• Please only park in designated parking spaces, even if you have a handicapped plate or sign.

• If walking is not an issue for you, park away from the church and let those with mobility issues have the closer spaces.

• Please do not park in the Methodist church parking lot. The spaces are for their members and they have asked us to respect their people.

• If you are late, and the lot is full, you can park on the grass along the road. Be sure your car is completely off the road. You can be ticketed if it is not.

• You may also park in the parish office/friary parking lot. There are about 25 spaces over there.

• Come early and you won’t have any of the issues mentioned above!

Thanks for your cooperation. Fr. Mark

COFFEE AND PASTRY - 1ST AND 3RD SUNDAY AFTER THE 9:30 AM MASS

In an effort to mingle and strengthen our St. Lucie Family, you are invited to enjoy coffee and pastry served in the Parish Hall on the first and third Sundays of the month following the 9:30 AM Mass. This is our opportunity to avoid the race in the parking lot and enjoy the fellowship.

Credit cards

accepted. No Tax,

ever!


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THE WEEK AHEAD

Monday, December 26, 2016 There are No Religious Education Classes until

Sunday, January 8, 2017 6:30 AM Early Rosary – Chapel 8:00 AM Liturgy of Hours – Chapel

9:00 AM Rosary at Nine - Chapel 10:00 AM Bereavement Support Group - Library 7:00 PM No Charismatic Prayer Group today!

Tuesday, December 27, 2016 6:30 AM Early Rosary – Chapel 8:00 AM Liturgy of Hours – Chapel 9:00 AM Rosary at Nine - Chapel 9:15 AM San Damiano Men’s Group - #201 9:30 AM Spanish Rosary/Prayer until Noon– Library 7:00 PM Spanish Juan XXIII until 9:00 PM – Chapel 7:30 PM Advanced English Class until 9:00 PM – #205 7:30 PM Advanced Spanish Class until 9:00 PM – #203

Wednesday, December 28, 2016 6:30 AM Early Rosary – Chapel 8:00 AM Liturgy of Hours – Chapel 9:00 AM CCW Craft Group – Parish Hall 9:00 AM Rosary at Nine – Chapel 1:00 PM Women of Faith - Library 6:30 PM Spanish Divine Mercy Ministry – Chapel

Thursday, December 29, 2016 6:30 AM Early Rosary – Chapel 8:00 AM Liturgy of Hours – Chapel 8:30 AM Rosary Making – Parish Library 9:00 AM Rosary at Nine - Chapel 9:15 AM Thursday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Benediction until 5:00 PM - Chapel 6:30 PM Spanish Divine Mercy Study - 8:30 PM- Chapel 7:30 PM Creole, AJM, Choir Practice – PC #201 7:30 PM Spanish Cursillo – PC #205

Friday, December 30, 2016 6:30 AM Early Rosary – Chapel 8:00 AM Liturgy of Hours – Chapel 9:00 AM Rosary at Nine – Chapel 10:45 AM No Intermediate Spanish Class Today! 3:00 PM Divine Mercy Cenacle – Chapel

Saturday, December 31, 2016 2nd Collection: Solemnity of Mary

8:00 AM Saturday Liturgy of Hours 9:15 AM Rosary - Chapel 9:30 AM Beginning English Class with Adrianne Emers

– PC #201 9:30 AM Beginning Spanish Class with Cecilia Pulido –

PC #203

9:30 AM Intermediate English with Yelitza Salcedo Chaves – PC #205

9:30 AM Bible Study until 11:00 AM – PC Library 2:30 PM Confessions until 3:30 PM – Church 7:00 PM Creole Divine Mercy until 9:00 PM – Parish

Library

Sunday, January 1, 2017 2nd Collection: Solemnity of Mary

8:30 AM Adult Choir Rehearsal – Chapel

PARISH BREAKFASTS – 2ND AND 4TH SUNDAYS OF THE MONTH

Except for Christmas, our wonderful Knights of Columbus breakfasts are served from 8:00 AM until 11:00 AM on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. For $7 for adults, and with reduced prices for children, enjoy: eggs, bacon, potatoes, biscuits & gravy, pancakes, pastry, juice & coffee. Support our parish and have a wonderful breakfast. Remember, on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of every month, the Knights serve breakfast in their own council building located at 451 SW Ravenswood Lane.

PRAYER CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS Our “traveling” Prayer Chalice makes a weekly journey to parishioner homes. Volunteers take the Prayer Chalice at any one of the Sunday Masses, bring it home, place it in a visible location within the home, and pray daily before it with prayers to promote vocations within the Church. The chalice must be returned by 9:00 AM on Sunday so that it is available for the next volunteer family. Prayers will accompany the chalice but one may opt to pray other prayers. Prayer is a beautiful way to keep vocation intentions strong as our heavenly Father calls to hearts. Contact Loretta Barnes at 878-1215 if interested in signing up for a particular week. You select the week.

Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary Bingo Luncheon: Monday, January 2, 2017

Knights Council: 451 SW Ravenswood Lane, $8/person includes Lunch & Basic Bingo!

Pot of Gold and Chinese Auction too! Tickets at door. Doors open 11:30 AM

Lunch at Noon. Bingo follows. Questions: Phone Diane Peck – 834-0050


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2018 Mass Intentions

AVAILABLE BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2016 Announced Mass Intentions for the year 2018 will be available beginning Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 8:30 AM in the parish office located at 425 SW Irving Street. The office opens at 8:30 AM. Intentions will be available until 4:15 PM. (Monday through Friday). An “announced” Mass intention means the Mass you select will have a specific date and time in the year 2015 and will be celebrated here at St. Lucie Parish. We do the best to have this intention published in the Sunday bulletin. Requests for Mass Intentions will not be taken by phone. In fairness, service will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. In order to expedite your requests, there will be envelopes for available Masses in 2017. These envelopes will be placed in boxes according to dates and times. One individual at a time will have the opportunity to pull envelopes of their choice, complete the required information by clearly printing the information requested, and return it to the front desk. Mass Intention donations are $15.00 per Mass Intention. In fairness to all, families are limited to no more than twelve intentions but are welcome to return after thirty days for the remainder of your mass selections. (Checks should be made payable to St. Lucie Catholic Church). Keep in mind that “unannounced” Mass Intentions are always available. “Unannounced” means that a Mass will be celebrated for your loved one but the date and time cannot be made available. One of our priests, a missionary or retired priest is given unannounced Mass Intentions to celebrate at his own discretion. Your donation is also given to the priest celebrating your Mass. We ask for your patience since the process of booking “Mass Intentions” can be a lengthy one. We look forward to serving you. Thank you!

Parish Office Staff

CHURCH LINENS

Volunteers are needed to wash and press Church linens. Please phone Jackie Buccola 772-879-4847. Responsibility is approximately twice a year.

ST. LUCIE SOUP KITCHEN There will be no Soup Kitchen on Thursday, December 29th.

NEED COMMUNION AT HOME? If you need Communion at home please contact Ann Breitfelder, Coordinator of the Homebound Ministry, at 954-253-8234. Please give her the name of those needing Communion,

an exact address and telephone number(s). You are also welcome to fill out the following and drop it in any offertory basket: Name: _________________________________ Address: ________________________________ Phone: ( ) _________________________

BABY BOTTLE BOOMERANG In order to express our support and encouragement to women and families in crisis pregnancies, our parish will participate in a Baby Bottle Fundraiser for the Pregnancy Care Center. During the weekend of January 14th and 15th, please take a baby bottle home with you as you leave Mass. During the next few weeks, try to fill the bottle with your spare change. We will ask for the bottles to be returned on weekend of January 28th and 29th. Thank you for your participation!

WE LOVE BABIES! We love babies and believe that families should come to church together. It’s really the best way for kids to learn how to behave in church. However, if your baby or toddler is really causing a distraction to the people seated around you, the lector, or the priest, please take him or her into the chapel, or narthex, or out to the rotunda for a few minutes to calm down. Then return to church. Thank You!

Does running late count as exercise?


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A GIFT FROM AYCOCK! Our friends at Aycock Funeral Home have generously stepped forward again this year to donate the 2017 Catholic calendars to the families of our parish. Their faithfulness in providing us with calendars is truly a gift of stewardship. We are grateful to Mr. George Seliga for his gesture of generosity. “Thank you, Aycock Funeral Homes!”

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

CELEBRATE NEW YEARS EVE WITH

THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

at 451 SW Ravenswood Lane December 31st –

Doors Open at 7:30 PM, Complete $60/person includes: Hors d’oeuvres, Surf and Turf, Dessert, Champagne Toast at Midnight and Open Bar from

7:30 PM to Midnight plus music.

Watch the ball drop in Times Square “LIVE” on a live screen television!

Tickets: Knights’ Hall: 878-7514, or see Vinnie Errico 879-1351, Rod Downs:446-9668.

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE The Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach is committed to the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults in its care. Victims of abuse are encouraged to contact the Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator to begin necessary emotional, psychological and spiritual healing. The Diocese of Palm Beach Victim Assistance Coordinator, Ms. Theresa Fretterd, can be reached at 561-801-0999. For more information on Diocesan policies and procedures for reporting abuse as well as to view the USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, please go to www.diocesepb.org and click on Offices/Safe Environments.

8 7 8 - 4 1 3 5 Monday: Closed Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Saturday: 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM

2017 SPRING APOLOGETICS PROGRAM

Presented by Deacon Vincent P. Cookingham, Ph.D.

What is Sin? How do We Know? Sunday, January 15, 2017, 1-3 PM, Parish Hall This is an Analysis of the elements of sin, the mystery of the soul and the properly formed conscience. Objective sin and subjective sin will be reviewed as well as the “interior forum.” The “Catholic Churches” Sunday, February 3, 2017, 1-3 PM, Parish Hall There are many churches in union with Rom distinguished by mostly culture and history. We will look at the “Oriental Churches, Latin Church as well as the Orthodox Church. The History of Holy Orders Sunday, March 19, 2017, 1-3 PM, Parish Hall Discussion will include the Episcopacy, Presbyterate, and Diaconate, the History and faculties as well as the discussion of the title “Cardinal.” Note: Bring a pen to takes notes. Make recommendations for future presentations. There will be time for questions.

Credit cards

accepted. No Tax,

ever!


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SACRAMENTS AND CELEBRATIONS SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: At least one parent must be an active, participating, and registered as a member of the parish. Parental attendance at a two-hour preparatory workshop is required prior to the baptism. The class is usually offered in English on the second Wednesday of every month, and in Spanish on the first Wednesday of every month. Class begins at 7:00 PM in the Parish Office Conference Room located at 425 SW Irving Street. Parents are asked to phone the Parish Office before the class to confirm date and time. All baptismal requirements are outlined in a booklet that will be distributed at the baptismal class. Upon fulfilling and submitting the baptism booklet, all is reviewed and if all requirements have been met, a date for baptism will be set (but no sooner than one month.) Baptisms are celebrated at 12:45 PM on Sundays. Spanish Baptisms: 1st and 3rd Sundays, English Baptisms: 2nd and 4th Sundays.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION: Please contact Andrea Draper, SOFS, Director of Religious Education, for more information call (772) 878-1215. Older candidates wishing to be confirmed must first complete an adult religious education program.

SACRAMENT OF FIRST EUCHARIST: First Eucharist is usually celebrated in the second grade. Parents who are registered members of the parish are to contact the Director of Religious Education at (772) 878-1215 to register their child for the First Eucharist Program beginning first grade. Preparation is a two-year program!

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Marriages are celebrated on Fridays at various times and Saturdays at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM only. Engaged couples should contact the church office a minimum of six months in advance in order to complete the necessary preparation. At least one member of the couple MUST be a registered and participating member of the parish for a minimum of six months prior to initially contacting the church. If the annulment of a previous marriage (Catholic, Non-Catholic, or civil) is required before a Catholic remarriage can take please, please contact the Annulment Advocate, Anne Tienter. For more information call (772) 878-1215.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Reconciliation is celebrated each Saturday from 2:30 – 3:30 PM in the church, or by prearranged appointment with one of the staff priests. It is also celebrated on First Friday from 7:00 to 7:20 AM and 8:00 to 8:20 AM. Seasonal Reconciliation services are also held during both Advent and Lent. “First Reconciliation” for children is celebrated each February for second grade religious education students. Contact the Parish Religious Education Office for information.

Knights of Columbus Council 7514 Corner

Let the Knights prepare your Tuesday dinner. Tuesday dinner is only $8 at the Knights’ hall and is open to all. Dine in or take out. The hall is located at 451 SW Ravenswood Lane. Dinner is served at 5:00 p.m. sharp. The menu for Tuesday, December 27, includes: Half a chicken, salad, vegetables, and dessert. Want Carry-Out? Call ahead to 772-878-7514.

Welcome to Saint Lucie Catholic Church

A Parish under the care of the Conventual Franciscan Friars

Whether you are here for the first time, or are a regular parishioner, you’ll discover that St. Lucie is a vibrant community with many opportunities to become involved. Help us to spread the Word of God, and work toward making our parish, our community and our world a better place to live.

Pastor: Fr. Mark A. Szanyi, OFM Conv.

Parochial Vicars: Fr. Paul Gabriel, OFM Conv., Fr. Daniel Pal, OFM Conv.,

Assisting: Fr. Curt Kreml, OFM Conv.

Deacons: Vincent Cookingham, Normand Etienne, Dale Konas,

Carlos Melendez, Richard Moser

Church: 280 SW Prima Vista Parish Center: 290 SW Prima Vista Parish Office: 425 SW Irving Street,

Port St. Lucie, FL 34983

www.stlucie.cc

Parish Office Hours Monday through Friday:

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Confession Saturday: 2:30 until 3:30 PM

and every First Friday from 7:00 – 7:20 AM

and 8:00 – 8:20 AM or by appointment.

Seasonal Mass Times December – April

Saturday Vigil Masses: 4:00 PM Sunday Masses:

6:15 AM, 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 5:00 PM, and Spanish 7:00 PM

May - November

Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 PM Sunday Mass:

7:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 5:00 PM, and Spanish 7:00 PM

All Weekday Daily Masses are at 7:30 and 8:30 AM, Monday – Friday Saturday Daily Mass is at 8:30 AM


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MINISTRIES DIRECTORY Parish Offices 878-1215 Parish Fax 878-1299

Office Staff: Director of Maintenance Manny Ruiz House Keeper Norma Ruiz Maintenance Lloyd Hayward Office Manager/Bulletin Editor Annette De Luca Parish Business Manager Doreen Recco Parish Secretary Elsa Monteagudo Reception Desk/Baptism Preparation Alma I. Lacayo

Spiritual/Educational Formation: Religious Education Director Andrea Draper, SOFS 878-1215 RCIA/RICA, RCIA Teens, RCIC Andrea Draper, SOFS 878-1215 Youth and Family Ministry Loretta Barnes 878-1215

Church Ministries: Altar Servers/Sacristan Fran Rosen 879-6322 Annulment Advocate Anne Tienter 878-1215 Bereavement Betty Weber/Pat Harned 879-0251 Bible Study Edward Essayan 561-222-9912 Eucharistic Ministers-Church Tru and Beth Hall 344-6356 Homebound Eucharist-English: Ann Breitfelder 954-253-8234 Homebound Eucharist-Spanish/Eng. Romelia Moreira 486-5667 Funerals Contact Parish Office 878-1215 St. Lucie Gift Shop 878-4135 Lectors Joan Panayiotou 332-6341 Marriage Preparation Contact Parish Office 878-1215 Ministers of Hospitality Bob Barnes 704-236-6420 Parish Council Mary Agnes Albert 878-1215 Engaged Encounter Contact Parish Office 878-1215 Prison Ministry Dcn Gregory Quinn 561-360-3326

Music Ministries: Music Minister Philip Jekanowski 285-4033 Music Life Teen Minister John Sweeney 878-1215 Spanish Music Minister Jose Rosado 485-7295

Prayer Ministries: Adoration of Blessed Sacrament - every 1st Friday and every Thursday from 9:15 AM–5:00 PM Adult Scripture/Catechesis Saturdays, 9:15 AM Library Divine Mercy Fridays, 3:00 PM Chapel Charismatic Prayer Mondays, 7:30 PM Chapel Healing Mass 3rd Monday/month, 7:00 PM Church Homebound Prayer Ministry Call Marguerite Rysdyke 446-9741 Liturgy of the Hours Mon. - Sat., 8:00 AM Church Rosary, Weekday Mon. - Fri., 6:00 & 9:00 AM Church Rosary, Saturday 9:15 AM Chapel San Damiano First Tue Rosary 7:00 PM Church Sp. Rosary/Prayer/Divine Mercy Tuesdays, 9:30-Noon Library Spanish John XXIII Prayer Group Tuesdays, 7:00 PM Chapel Women of Faith Wednesdays, 1:00-3:00 PM Library

Support Ministries: Bread Ministry meets M-F, 6:30 AM in Hall, John Goodness 464-7073 Catholic Charities Counselors Call for Appointment 283-0541 Council of Catholic Women Christine Rodic, President 359-8103 Hall Rental Nadine Myers 879-7382 Respect Life Linda Allard 871-7162 San Damiano Disciples of Men Tuesdays 9:15 AM 359-5822 Seniors’ Social Club (2nd Thur., Parish Hall) Gerry Gregorian 224-2520 St. Vincent DePaul Leave message 878-8474 SVdP Thrift Store: 697 Biltmore, M-Sat. 9 AM – 3PM 344-1341 Substance Abuse (Confidential) Ron: 618-3129, Balla-Rena 618-3128

DSA 2016- COLECTA ANUAL DIOCESANA

Si hicieron una promesa de ofrenda, por favor cumplan con sus pagos mensuales. Sólo así llegaremos a reunir la cuota de $207,000.00 para 2016. ¡Gracias por su contribución a esta importante campaña!

¿Necesita que le lleven la Comunión a su Casa?

Si por motivos de salud debe quedarse en casa y no puede asistir a la misa dominical, por favor póngase en contacto con Ann Breitfelder llamando al (954) 253-8234. Para asistencia en español llame a Romelia Moreira al 486-5667.

Este es un servicio del Ministerio Pastoral a los enfermos. Un Ministro de la Eucaristía coordinará una visita semanal a su casa para llevarle la comunión.

PARQUEO EN LA IGLESIA Ahora que entramos a la temporada alta, encontrar parqueo en la iglesia podría ser un poco difícil. Por favor, lean lo siguiente:

♦Sólo estacionen en los espacios designados, incluso si tienen una placa de discapacidad.

♦Si pueden caminar, parqueen su auto alejado de la iglesia y dejen que otros con problemas de movilidad tomen los parqueos más cercanos.

♦No parqueen en la Iglesia Metodista, que es para uso exclusivo de sus parroquianos. Por favor, respetemos a nuestros vecinos.

♦Si llegaron atrasados y el parqueo está lleno, pueden parquear en la hierba. Asegúrense de que su automóvil esté completamente en la hierba y no en la pista.

♦También pueden parquear en la oficina parroquial y la residencia. Hay alrededor de 25 espacios disponibles.

♦Si llegan temprano no tendrán problemas de parqueo.

¡Gracias por su cooperación! Fr. Mark


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ORACION POR LA PAZ “Oh Señor, el mundo está lleno de violencia y las guerras, al igual que la sociedad en la que vivió Francisco de Asís. A menudo la gente vive con miedo y sin esperanza para su futuro y el de su pueblo. Libera, Señor, el mundo de la guerra, la violencia y la injusticia. Concede a todos la paz que sólo Tú puedes dar. Da la paz, en particular a aquella tierra que tú has caminado y donde se ha anunciado el Evangelio del reino. Tú que eres Dios y vives y reinas con el Padre y el Espíritu Santo por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.

CALENDARIOS 2017 Como en años anteriores, la casa funeraria Aycock ha obsequiado a nuestra parroquia lindos calendarios Católicos del 2017 en inglés y español. Agradecemos en forma especial al Sr. George Seliga por este generoso regalo.

RECEMOS POR NUEVAS VOCACIONES

“El Cáliz Viajero” continúa su jornada en los hogares de nuestros parroquianos. Los voluntarios recogen el cáliz en cualquier misa del fin de semana y lo ponen en un lugar visible en su casa, con el

propósito de rezar en familia por la promoción de nuevas vocaciones en la iglesia. El cáliz debe ser devuelto a la iglesia a más tardar el domingo siguiente a las 9:00 de la mañana, para que esté disponible para otra familia. Si desean registrarse llamen a Loretta al 878-1215.

Escuela de Formación Cristiana Cursos en Español - 2017 Sábado, de 9:00 AM a 12:00 PM

Centro Parroquial, #202 Iglesia Santa Lucía

- Vaticano II: Ene. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4 - Eclesiología: Feb. 18, 25, Mar. 4, 11

Para obtener mayor información y para registrarse, comuníquense con Beatriz Urrea al (561) 775-9544.

Les desean Fr. Mark, Fr. Curt, Fr. Paul, Fr. Daniel, Diáconos y todo el personal

de Santa Lucía

AVISOS PARROQUIALES ♦La cena del Soup Kitchen el jueves 29 de diciembre ha sido cancelada.

♦No habrá confesiones el sábado 31 de diciembre.

♦En la Solemnidad de María, Madre de Dios, sábado 31 de diciembre y domingo 1º de enero, celebraremos las misas en su horario regular.

MENSAJE A LOS PADRES DE FAMILIA

Si sus hijos menores de edad necesitan usar los baños de la iglesia o del centro parroquial, pedimos a los padres de familia que los acompañen en todo momento. Este es un mandato de la Diócesis de Palm Beach que nuestros sacerdotes y el personal de la Iglesia de Santa Lucía respetan y ejecutan.

DONACION DE ZAPATOS Enero 21 y 22, 2017

Colaboren con el Ministerio Juvenil de St. Lucie donando zapatos nuevos o de poco uso, incluso los zapatos en sus pies. Dejen sus zapatos en la caja proporcionada en el vestíbulo de la iglesia después de las misas, el 21 y 22 de diciembre. ¡Pídan a sus amigos y familiares que donen también! Los zapatos coleccionados se utilizarán para apoyar a las microempresas, que son pequeñas compañías que operan en países en desarrollo. Por lo general son manejadas por una persona o familia y amigos, dependiendo del tamaño.

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