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Parish Office Hours : M-F 10am-5pm

WEEK OF

April 10, 2016

Third sunday of easter Home of the

MASS TIMES

Sunday 9:00am Family Mass 11:30am 1:30pm (Spanish) 5:30pm 7:30pm

Mon.-Fri. 12:00pm | 5:30pm

Saturday 5:30pm Vigil

LITURGY OF THE HOURS

Vespers: M-F 5:00pm Sun 4:45pm

RECONCILIATION:

M-F 4:30pm-5:20pm

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:

Monday Wednesday Friday

6:00-7:00pm 4:30-5:20pm 8:15-9:15am

FIRST FRIDAY:

5:30pm Mass of the Sacred Heart and Eucharistic Adoration

ROSARY:

Monday-Friday 11:25am

Welcome

New Members: To be a member of our parish re-quires registration and participa-tion in worship, sacraments, the life of the parish, and regular financial support of the parish. This is a basic consideration when requesting marriage, baptism, or to act as a godparent/sponsor. Register in the front office or on-line.

COLLECT FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

May your people exult for ever, O God,

In renewed youthfulness of spirit,

So that, rejoicing now in the

restored glory of our adoption,

we may look forward in confident hope

to the rejoicing of the day of resurrection.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you

in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

Amen.

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Mass Intentions AND SCRIPTURE READINGS

FOR THE WEEK OF april 10, 2016 Parish CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

Pastor Father Marek Dzien

Parochial Vicar Father Anthony Eseke

Seminarian Wilson Colmenares

Administrative Assistant to the Pastor Gail Fitzsimmons

RCIA & Young Adult Ministry Coordinator Sabrina Sy

Liturgy & Music Director Doug Ghizzoni

Religious Education Coordinator Anne Vieira

Hispanic RCIA Coordinator Sr. Teresa Gomez, HMSS

Facilities & Operations Manager Mary T. Wise

Bookkeeper Sara Geiser

Parish Secretary, Bulletin Editor Julie Schilling

Housekeeping Rosa Nakamatsu

Director of the Catholic Student Center Father David Ruchinski

Campus Ministers - Ashley D’Emo and Sandra DeTeresa

Campus Ministry Assistant - Daniel Conigliaro

Alumni Outreach Coordinator - Lauren Troncoso

FOCUS Missionaries (Fellowship of Catholic University Students}

Katelyn Miller | Ariadna Ruiz | Nolan Schmidt | Joseph West

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Contact Sabrina Sy at sabrina@catholicgators.org

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

Call the office for information on First Reconciliation/First Com-munion, High School Confirmation, & Adult Confirmation preparation.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

Couples should meet with a priest at least eight (8) months prior to the wedding. We follow the requirements of the Diocese of St. Augustine in

our marriage preparation program. Contact Gail Fitzsimmons at Ext. 113 or gail@catholicgators.org

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Baptism Preparation is required and both parents should attend our monthly preparation class and coordinate with the parish secretary. Please call the parish office to arrange for Baptism and preparation,

preferably before the baby’s birth.

The Tabernacle Candle is being sponsored this week in thanksgiving by Emma Labrador.

The deceased are indicated by a cross in front of their names. Masses said for the living are for their special intentions.

Sunday, April 10 - Third Sunday of Easter Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41 | Rev 5:11-14 | Jn 21:1-19 9:00am Mario Norbedo by the Stevens family 11:30am Helen Cassidy by her family 1:30pm Santa Barbara by Jose Lugo 5:30pm For the Parish 7:30pm Monday, April 11 - St. Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr Acts 6:8-15 | Jn 6:22-29 12:00pm For families with special needs and world peace 5:30pm Tuesday, April 12 - Easter Weekday Acts 7:51—8:1a | Jn 6:30-35 12:00pm 5:30pm Alicia Niola by Sarah Guerrero Wednesday, April 13 - St. Martin I, Pope and Martyr Acts 8:1b-8 | Jn 6:35-40 12:00pm

5:30pm Gilda Condeno by Sarah Guerrero Thursday, April 14 - Easter Weekday Acts 8:26-40 | Jn 6:44-51 12:00pm 5:30pm Friday, April 15 - Easter Weekday Acts 9:1-20 | Jn 6:52-59 12:00pm 5:30pm Saturday, April 16 - Easter Weekday Acts 9:31-42 | Jn 6:60-69 5:30pm

Sunday, April 10 – Third Sunday of Easter 9:00am Children’s Liturgy of the Word 10:15am Religious Education 2:30pm Cafecito 3:00pm Spanish RCIA 5:30pm RCIA Mystagogia Monday, April 11 7:30am Men’s Book Group 6:00pm Exposition and Holy Hour 6:30pm Sacramental prep class 7:00pm Hispanic Charismatic Prayer 9:00pm Ambassadors for Christ Tuesday, April 12 4:30pm Student Choir rehearsal 6:15pm Newman Club Dinner 7:00pm Quo Vadis group Wednesday, April 13 4:30pm Confession and Exposition 6:15pm Adult Confirmation 7:00pm Middle School Religious Education 7:00pm Choir rehearsal 7:00pm Cursillo 9:30pm Ministry Formation Thursday, April 14 6:00pm Upper Room 6:00pm Knights of Columbus 6:15pm CSF 7:00pm Spanish Bible Study 7:30pm Spanish Choir rehearsal

Friday, April 15 8:15am Exposition and Holy Hour 6:00pm Liturgical Ministers training Saturday, April 16 4:00pm Bridal Shower 5:30pm Saturday Vigil Mass

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Around the parish and

the Diocese

WEEK OF

April 10, 2016

Requirement to Publish Notices of How to Report Abuse

As part of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, approved by the U.S. Bishops in 6446, each parish is required to publish notices in their bulletins that explain how and where people can report allegations of sexual child abuse. A Victim Assistance Program has been established by the Diocese of St. Augustine and pamphlets are currently available in the hallway outside the parish of-fice and in the church vestibule. Please make a call to report any suspicions of abuse.

ATTENTION The Diocese of Saint Augustine treats all allegations of sexu-al misconduct seriously and deals with all allegations in a prompt, confidential and thorough manner. To Report Abuse, call: Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator (904) 262-3200, ext. 129, or the Department of Children and Fami-lies at 1-800-96-Abuse (800) 962-2873.

ATENCIÓN La Dio cesis de San Agustí n le da seria consideracio n a toda acusacio n de mala conducta sexual y dispone de todos dichos casos de manera pronta, completa y confidencial. Para reportar tal abuso, llame a: Coordinador Diocesano de Auxilio a Victimas (904) 262-3200, ext. 129 o Departamento de Nin os y Familias del Estado de la Florida1-800-96Abuse (800) 962-2873.

The Women’ Book Discussion Group will meet on April 24 in the Conference Room at 9:00 a.m. We will be reading “Strange Gods” by Peter Daly and John Myslinski, priests from the Washington DC area. All women are welcome to join us.

Recently, Jesus and Leyda Mateo were com-missioned as Parish Family Life Coordinators by the Bishop as Parish Family Life Coordinators for St. Au-gustine Church and the Catholic Student Center They will serve a two-year term. They will be our Liai-son between the Parish and the Diocese, and will col-laborate with the Pastor in maintaining a plan to build up marriage and family life at the Parish. To-gether, we can enhance our programs to prepare cou-ples for marriage, to support the family, and to build a culture of life. Any questions can be addressed by email at: Jibaritoyo@yahoo.com

MARYWOOD RETREAT CENTER

EUCHARISTIC RETREAT DAY

with Fr. Sean Davidson & Fr. Barry Braum Missionaries of the Most Holy Redeemer

Date: Saturday, April 23, 2016 - 8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.

Cost: $20.00 - includes hot breakfast and lunch, spiritual meditations, Mass and Adoration, Confession and individu-al Benedictions.

Location: Marywood Retreat and Conference Center 235 Marywood Drive St. Johns, FL 32259 Registration and payment are required before the event. Call to reserve: 904-287-2525.

HUNGERING FOR CELEBRATION We prayed, fasted and gave alms—and now we cele-brate! Our Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl ends in our own hearts, where Jesus reigns forever. Let us rejoice in our risen Lord—and in the lives we’ve changed this Lent in Colombia, Laos, Rwanda, Hon-duras, Madagascar and all over the world! Don’t for-get to turn in your CRS Rice Bowl at the Sunday col-lection on April 17. It would be helpful if you would convert your donation to cash or checks, indicating for either one that it is the CRS Rice Bowl donation.

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Stewardship in the

parish and the diocese third Sunday of easter

Stewardship

Masses on April 3, 2016 Divine Mercy Sunday

Offertory from baskets : $8,476.10

Offertory from Parish Pay: $90.00

E-Giving: $979.34

PayPal: $2,534.00

Poor Box: $103.08

Catholic Student Center (CSC): $158.10

Sanctuary Renovation: $110.00

Specified Donations: $600.00

Catholic Schools: $0.00

STEWARDSHIP SPOTLIGHT - THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

I want to focus below on one line from the first reading, but before I do, I would like to pass on some-thing that I remember from a homily on this gospel from many, many years ago. This passage from the gospel of John draws parallels to Peter’s denial of the Suffering Jesus and now his chance for reconciliation with the Risen Lord. Notice how there is a charcoal fire at the shore, just like there was a charcoal fire at the palace of the high priest from the Passion story of John. This links the two settings. Peter denied Jesus three times at the first charcoal fire, and now in response to Jesus’ questioning, he professes his love for Jesus three times at the char-coal fire at the shore. Jesus is always calling us to repent and is always giving us second chances. Do we do the same for those who trespass again us?

The line from the first reading is Peter telling the Sanhedrin, “We must obey God rather than men.” What other course of action is there? How could it be otherwise, not only for the apostles, but for us? If we really know God’s will in our lives, how can we deny his will so that we please humans instead? But don’t we do that all the time? And we cannot claim ignorance of God’s will, for we have his Word, his Spirit, and his Church to make it clear to us. One of my favorite Easter Vigil readings is from Baruch, “Blessed are we, O Israel; for what pleases God is known to us!” (4:4).

Jesus said that the Father promises to send us his Spirit if we just ask: “If you then, who are wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the Father in heaven give the holy Spirit to those who ask him?” (Luke 11:13). This is a dangerous prayer to make with complete faith and sincerity, for if God’s will for us in every moment and situation in our lives was really clear to us, we would not have wiggle room for doing our own will or that of humans.

As we continue to celebrate God’s saving mercy through the sacrifice of Jesus during this Easter Season and as we move towards celebration of Pentecost, let us be bold and pray for the Holy Spirit to reveal God’s will to us and to then give us the courage and strength to follow his will.

Paul Gulig, Chair of Stewardship Committee

2016 BISHOP’S ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP APPEAL

The April 3, 2016 report from the Diocese indi-cates total family participation at 23.47%, a 12.46% increase over 2015. Our goal was 22% of our families participation in the Appeal: first goal accomplished. Congratulations! The 2016 Bishop’s Annual Stewardship Appeal is an invitation for every Catholic family to respond with a generous heart. Our parishioners and donors pledged a total of $48,202.00 and the Diocese has re-ceived $29,194.00 from us. Thank you for your contin-ued support of the Bishop’s Appeal. Gifts to the Appeal offer you a way to joyfully share your gifts in mercy with others. To make a dona-tion or pledge visit www.givecentral.org/dosa2016/.

As one faith, one family, we can do so much more.

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WEEK OF

April 10, 2016

From the Office for Vocations

April 10, 2016 - 3rd Sunday of Easter

Jesus asks us, “Do you love me?” Show your love for Jesus

in the way that you live. (John 21:1-19). If you have a ques-

tion about a vocation to the priesthood or religious life,

contact Father David Ruchinski, Vocation Director, at (904)

262-3200 ext. 101, or email vocations@dosafl.com.

Message of mercy for april

A quote from scripture…

1Peter 1:3 - “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in his great mercy gave us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. ”

Primera Carta de Pedro1:3 - “Bendito sea Dios, Padre de Cristo Jesu s, nuestro Sen or, por su gran misericordia. Al resucitar a Cristo Jesu s de entre los muertos, nos dio una vida nueva y una esperanza viva.”

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Thank you for all your prayers for this

grace-filled weekend!

F.I.R.E. Retreat Recap! (Faith in Receiving the Eucharist)

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Miinisterio hispano Third Sunday of easter

Cursillo de Cristiandad Cursillo, en espan ol quiere decir “curso pequen o” o “corto.” Es de tres dí as para hombres y mujeres de cualquier edad. ¿Deseas tener un encuentro real con Cristo? Es una experiencia maravillosa. ¿Deseas ser parte de una comunidad Cristiana comenzando desde tu propio hogar?

No olviden de Reservar en su calendario la fecha del Encuentro Regional que es:

Abril 22 y 23 del 2016 y esta Dio cesis es la coor-dinadora de este evento.

Y los pro ximos Cursillos de este an o son: Octubre 13 al 16 Hombres 2016 #119 Octubre 20 al 23 Mujeres 2016 #118

Para mayor informacio n comunicarse con: Awilda Merced (787) 448-7968 o A ngela Chiribo-ga (352) 331-7616.

Adoración del Santisimo Adoracio n esta ofrecido el tercer jueves de cada mes en la parroquí a.

Cantar es Orar Dos Veces Nuestro coro - sigue creciendo y otorgando a la Misa en espan ol la mu sica que ma s nos acerca a Dios. Siempre se buscan y desean nuevos miem-bros. Si quiere unirse al coro, por favor co-muní quese con Doug Ghizzoni. El coro ensaya a las 12:30 p.m. cada domingo en la biblioteca de la iglesia.

Cafecito y dulces Se les invita a pasar al salo n de la iglesia cada do-mingo despue s de la Misa de la 1:30 p.m. para compartir amistad y cafecito. Vengan y conozcan mejor a sus hermanos en Cristo. Si desean, pueden traer donaciones de galletas o bebidas.

Círculo de Oración Carismática El Cí rculo de Oracio n Carisma tica en espan ol se reune todos los lunes a las 7 p.m. en la iglesia pa-ra orar, leer la biblia, y alabar al Sen or con ca nti-cos. No necesitan inscribirse. Los esperamos. Pa-ra mayor informacio n, llamen a Wilson Colmena-res (561) 260-3422.

Recientemente, Jesus y Leyda Mateo fueron comi-sionados por el Obispo como coordinadores de Vida y Fa-milia en Nuestra parroquia de San Augustí n por un periodo de dos an os. Ellos servira n como intermediarios entre la parroquia y la Dio cesis, y colaborar con el Pastor en la for-macio n matrimonial y vida familia en la parroquia. Juntos, podemos mejorar nuestros programas de preparacio n de parejas al matrimonia, apoyar y construir una cultural de Vida. Para ma s informacio n, envie mensaje a: Jibaritoyo@yahoo.com

HAMBRIENTOS PARA CELEBRAR

Hemos rezado, ayunado y dado limosna – y ahora celebra-mos! Nuestro viaje de Cuaresma con los Platos de Arroz de Catholic Relief Services termina en nuestros corazones, donde reina Jesu s por siempre. Vamos a gozar en nuestro Sen os resucitado – y en las vidas que hemos cambiado este Cuaresma en Colombia, Laos, Rwanda, Honduras, Madagas-car y en todo el mundo! No se les olvidan sus donaciones en la colecta del domingo 17 abril. Los cheques se pueden hacer a nombre de la parroquia, escribiendo “Plato de Ar-roz de CRS” en la lí nea de concepto.

The Parish, Catholic

Schools and greater

Gainesville

WEEK OF

April 10, 2016

GRAPHIC IMAGES

The graphic image on the cover of this bulletin is courtesy of: https://blogs.baylor.edu

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Want to join the Knights?

Our college council is right here at St. A’s parish, Pope John Paul II -13900 Council, and you can become a member if you are a practicing Catholic male over 18 years old. Alt-hough our council is mostly comprised of college students, we have members representing all age brackets. Please contact our Grand Knight, Bradley Nartowt at bjnar-towt@gmail.com.

Knight’s Corner

Bulletin deadlines

Bulletin submissions are due by Monday at 12:00 p.m. noon. Please email your requests to

julie@catholicgators.org.

the St. Vincent de Paul Society

April 10 – 3rd Sunday of Easter

In this Sunday’s Gospel, the disciples in their struggle, finally recognize Jesus and proclaim “It is the Lord!” Have you considered an-swering the call to “help the poor recognize

the Lord in their life” by joining the Society of St. Vincent de Paul? To volunteer, call Betty Spears at 352-378-3583. Members meet Monday nights at 5:45 p.m.

St. Madeleine Church – High Springs, FL

17155 North US Hwy 441

For more info: 386.454.2358

Friday, April 15th

, 7 p.m.