Mass Schedule

Saturday Evening Vigil 4:30 pm

Sunday 7:30am 9:00am and 11:00am

1:00pm En Espanol

Weekdays M-F 7:00 am

Confession Saturday

3:00pm– 4:00pm Wednesday

6:00pm

Or by Appointment call the Rectory at 954-942-3533

Baptism

Parents should notify the rectory office, at least one month

in advance.

Weekly Novena In honor of Our Lady of

Perpetual Help Wednesdays at 6:30pm

Eucharistic Adoration First Fridays

7:30am

March 14, 2021 Priests Serving the Parish: Rev. Michael Garcia, Pastor

Rev. Andrew Tomonto Deacon George Labelle, Deacon Nicholas Toledo

1200 South Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, FL 33062 Rectory: (954) 942-3533 • School: (954) 942-3500

Religious Education: Shannon Burns (954) 782-1461

E-mail: churchoffice@stcoleman.org • Bulletin inf0: bulletininfo1200@gmail.com Sacristans: Kathleen Grenier and Shannon Burns • Music Director: Rico Marchetti

Website: www.saintcoleman.org

Sunday Readings March 14th

Saturday March 13th

4:30pm Stephen Seaman by Daughter Phyllis

Sunday March 14th

7:30 am John Kaminski by wife & daughter

9:00am Andrea Provenzano

by Provenzano Family

11:00am Manfred Wolf by Elizabeth Hazzaro

1:00pm Carlos Machado by his wife

Monday March 15th

7:00am Jim Heuger by Leizy Leniart

Tuesday March 16th

7:00am Ruth Gallagher

by Barbara & Mario Bernardini

Wednesday March 17th

7:00am Yoko Turner by Barbara Gardanelli

Thursday March 18th

7:00am Amanda De Gance by her father

Friday March 19th

7:00am Jack Riley

by Gil Shanks & Bill De Markey

Saturday March 20th

4:30pm Belen Rodriguez by the Porraro Family

Sunday March 21st

7:30 am Steve Grybek by Angie & Dom

9:00am Miguelina Milan

by Dr. & Mrs. Orlando Milan

11:00am Maria de Lourdes Espinosa

By Clay & Linda King

1:00pm Ricardo Luddert

Mass Intentions—March 13th-21st

First Reading 2 Chronicles 36:14-16,19-23 The causes for the Israelites’ captivity in Babylon are described.

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 137:1-2,3,4-5,6 A lament from exile for the loss of Jerusalem

Second Reading Ephesians 2:4-10 In grace we have been saved, so that we may do the work of the Lord.

Gospel Reading John 3:14-21 Jesus tells Nicodemus that the Son of Man will be raised up so that those who believe in him will have eternal life.

Background on the Gospel Reading

The fourth Sunday of Lent is sometimes called Laetare Sunday. Laetare is a Latin word that means “rejoice.” Traditionally, Sundays are named after the first word of the liturgy’s opening antiphon. On this Sunday, the antiphon is taken from the book of the prophet Isaiah (Isaiah 66:10-11). Even as we observe our Lenten sacrifices, we rejoice in anticipation of the joy that will be ours at Easter.

Today’s Gospel reading is taken from John’s Gospel. It consists of two parts. The first part is the final sentence of Jesus’ reply to Nicodemus, the Pharisee who approached Jesus at night. Nicodemus acknowledged Jesus as someone who had come from God and seemed to want to be a follower of Jesus. Jesus greeted Nicodemus with the observation that one must be born from above to see the Kingdom of God. The dialogue between Jesus and Nicodemus that followed was about the meaning of this phrase. Nicodemus misunderstood Jesus at every point, but there was no animosity in the questions he posed to Jesus.

In the part of the conversation with Nicodemus in today’s Gospel, Jesus referred to an incident reported in the Old Testament. When the Israelites grumbled against the Lord during their sojourn in the desert, God sent venomous serpents to punish them for their complaints. The Israelites repented and asked Moses to pray for them. The Lord heard Moses’ prayer and instructed him to make a bronze serpent and mount it on a pole. All who had been bitten by a serpent and then looked upon the bronze serpent were cured. By recalling this story, Jesus alludes to the salvation that would be accomplished through his death and Resurrection.

The second part of today’s Gospel is a theological reflection on Jesus’ words to Nicodemus. The Gospel of John is known for this kind of reflection offered within the narrative. The words of the Evangelist are in continuity with the words of the prologue to John’s Gospel. In these reflections, John elaborates on a number of themes that are found in his Gospel: light and darkness, belief and unbelief, good and evil, salvation and condemnation.

In John’s reflection, we find an observation about human sinfulness. Jesus is the light that has come into the world, but people preferred the darkness. We wish to keep our sins hidden, even from God. Jesus has come into the world to reveal our sins so that they may be forgiven. This is the Good News; it is the reason for our rejoicing in this season of Lent and throughout our lives.

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St. Coleman Women’s Club:

St. Coleman Men’s Club: The Men’s Club meetings are the 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00pm. The new president is Tim O’Connor. St. Coleman Prayer Group: Meets on Thursday mornings at 8:00 am in the Church. If you cannot gather with us, but have a special intention feel free to contact Andrea Vitale at 954-776-7765 St. Vincent De Paul: Your help provides direct help to the poor in the local communities throughout the United States. Since 1845, Vincentians have met face-to-face with individuals and families in poverty to provide support and help them through the most desperate times. Through your generosity, you help people struggling to survive in our community. You can help by putting your donation in the POOR BOX in the back of the church. Hearts and Hands Craft Ministry: Meets every 2nd & 4th Wednesday from September through May in the Holy Family Center at 1:00pm. Please join us! Due to Covid restrictions the group is not meeting . Divine Will Study Group: For more information call Nita at 954-296-5346

Eucharist for the Sick and Homebound:

Please contact Jim Cockfair at 954-942-3533

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PRE BAPTISM CLASS

For those parents who would like to baptize their child please contact Irene in the church

office at 954-942-3533

Parents and Godparents are asked to attend a baptism class that is held on the first Thursday of the month at

7:30 PM in the Church.

St. Coleman Church Baptisms

Our Stewardship of Treasure Report Total Envelope Offertory $ 8,743.00 Total Online Donations $ 4,341.00 Total $ 13,084.00 Thank you for your generosity!

but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such

belongs the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:14

Bulletin Information can be sent to bulletininfo1200@gmail.com

Please provide copy for all entries for the bulletin at

least two weeks before the date due.

St. Coleman Women's Council wishes all a happy and healthy New Year. Sandy Gans is the president for this year. For information please email :scwcinfo@gmail.com

The Sacrament of Matrimony

As with all Sacraments of the Catholic Church, Marriage requires spiritual preparation and as such, we request at least six months in advance. Please call the church office for an appointment.

Please pray for the following parishioner who has passed into eternal life. Keep their family in your prayers that they may find eternal peace.

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Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent at 7:00pm

Holy Week Schedule and Easter Schedule

Palm Sunday, March 27th & 28th 4:30 pm Vigil

7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am 1:00pm (Spanish)

Palms will be distributed outside

the church before each Mass

Holy Thursday, April 1st Mass of the Lord’s Supper

7:00 pm

Good Friday, April 2nd Stations of the Cross

3:00 pm

Liturgy of the Passion of the Lord 7:00 pm

Holy Saturday, April 3rd Solemn Easter Vigil

8:00pm

Easter Sunday, April 4th

6:30am - Sunrise Mass 7:30am 9:00am 11:00am

1:00pm - Spanish Mass

There are no daily masses on Holy Thursday or Good Friday

We are ordering lilies that will adorn our church during the Easter season. Your

donation may be in remembrance of loved ones, in thanksgiving for prayers answered, or

as a special intention.

Donation for the Flower offering is $ 15.00.

Names will be published in the Easter bulletin.

Envelopes are in the back of the church and can be put in the offertory basket.

Or you can pay by credit card by calling the office.

Please specify on the envelope if your intention is in honor or in memory.

In order to have the intention in the Easter

Bulletin you information must be submitted by March 27th.

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The Letter marks the 150th anniversary of Blessed Pope Pius

IX’s declaration of St Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church.

To celebrate the anniversary, Pope Francis has proclaimed a

special “Year of St Joseph,” beginning on the Solemnity of the

Immaculate Conception 2020 and extending to the same feast in

2021.

Church grants plenary indulgence for year of St. Joseph

The Holy Father wrote Patris corde against the backdrop of the

Covid-19 pandemic, which, he says, has helped us see more

clearly the importance of “ordinary” people who, though far

from the limelight, exercise patience and offer hope every day.

In this, they resemble Saint Joseph, “the man who goes

unnoticed, a daily, discreet and hidden presence,” who

nonetheless played “an incomparable role in the history of

salvation.”

A beloved, tender, obedient father

Saint Joseph, in fact, “concretely expressed his fatherhood” by

making an offering of himself in love “a love placed at the

service of the Messiah who was growing to maturity in his

home,” writes Pope Francis, quoting his predecessor St Paul VI.

And because of his role at “the crossroads between the Old and

New Testament,” St Joseph “has always been venerated as a

father by the Christian people” (PC, 1). In him, “Jesus saw the

tender love of God,” the one that helps us accept our weakness,

because “it is through” and despite “our fears, our frailties, and

our weakness” that most divine designs are realized. “Only

tender love will save us from the snares of the accuser,”

emphasizes the Pontiff, and it is by encountering God’s mercy

especially in the Sacrament of Reconciliation that we

“experience His truth and tenderness,” – because “we know that

God’s truth does not condemn us, but instead welcomes,

embraces, sustains and forgives us” (2).

Welcoming the will of God

At the same time, Joseph is “an accepting Father,” because he

“accepted Mary unconditionally” — an important gesture even

today, says Pope Francis, “in our world where psychological,

verbal and physical violence towards women is so evident.” But

the Bridegroom of Mary is also the one who, trusting in the

Lord, accepts in his life even the events that he does not

understand, “setting aside his own ideas” and reconciling

himself with his own history.

Joseph’s spiritual path “is not one that explains, but accepts” —

which does not mean that he is “resigned.” Instead, he is

“courageously and firmly proactive,” because with “Holy

Spirit’s gift of fortitude,” and full of hope, he is able “to accept

life as it is, with all its contradictions, frustrations and

disappointments.” In practice, through St. Joseph, it is as if God

were to repeat to us: “Do not be afraid!” because “faith gives

meaning to every event, however happy or sad,” and makes us

aware that “God can make flowers spring up from stony

ground.” Joseph “did not look for shortcuts but confronted

reality with open eyes and accepted personal responsibility for

it.” For this reason, “he encourages us to accept and welcome

others as they are, without exception, and to show special

concern for the weak” (4).

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True fathers, instead, “refuse to live the lives of their children

for them,” and instead respect their freedom. In this sense, says

Pope Francis, a father realizes that “he is most a father and an

educator at the point when he becomes ‘useless,’ when he sees

that his child has become independent and can walk the paths

of life unaccompanied.” Being a father, the Pope emphasizes,

“has nothing to do with possession, but is rather a ‘sign’

pointing to a greater fatherhood”: that of the “heavenly

Father” (7).

St. Joseph’s Day, also known as the Feast of Saint Joseph, is

the feast day for St. Joseph – which falls on March 19th each

year. Saint Joseph is believed by Christians to have been the

husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the step-father of

Jesus Christ. In Poland and Canada, it is a Patronal Feast Day

and is Father’s Day in some Catholic countries such as Italy

and Spain. In Switzerland, it is a public holiday.

Ushers We are looking for people to help usher at all masses the week of Holy week. Please contact Marty Navarro at 954-942-3533 if you can volunteer to help our church.

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Please Pray for our Military

Lt. Commander Christopher Ferrante , US Navy

Petty Officer First Class Michael A. Filippone USCG

Petty Officer First Class John P. Filippone, USCG

Chief Warrant Officer Milena Mahi Filippone, USCG

Sgt. Danny Fitzpatrick, U.S. Air Force

M/Sgt. Kevin Fitzpatrick, U.S Army

Sgt. Joseph Fitzpatrick, U.S. Army

M/Sgt/. Clint Tammen, U.S. Air Force

Sgt. James Pulsford, U.S Marine Corp

LTC Edward Lescher, U.S. Army

(Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel)

CDR John Hamilton, US Navy

Airman Bretton Arzabe, US Navy

Seaman Bryce Arzabe, US Navy

Lt. Kaitlin Godden, USCG

LT. Molly Godden Keyser, USCG

Lt. Jesse Keyser, USCG

CPL Megan McManis, US Air Force

Pvt. 1st Class Juliana De John, USMC

First Lt. Owen Bailey, U.S. Army

Seaman Kenneth Randall U.S. Navy

Staff Sergeant Robert Loring, US Air Force

Pvt. Cole Patterson, US Army

Lt. Kaitlin Ward, U.S. Coast Guard

Lt Col Mark Campbell USMC

Sgt. Keith Jean, U.S. Army

Lt. Thomas Flynn, U.S. Navy TOP GUN PILOT

Pvt. James Marcantonio, USMC

Major Evan Matthews, U.S. Army

Civil Engineer Officer TJ Moran Us Air Force

Lieutenant Timothy Moran USMC

Lt. J.G Casey Cruzpino USCG

Pvt. Troy Efird, US Army

2ND Lt. Cody Blesedell, US Army

Lt. J.G Eric V. Fielding, US Navy

Lance Corporal James Higgins, USMC

A large candle that symbolizes

the risen Christ. It is often

decorated with a cross,

symbols of the resurrection,

the Greek letters Alpha and

Omega, and the year.

The term "Paschal" concerns

Easter or Passover. At the

Easter Vigil, the Paschal candle is lit from the new

fire. It is carried by the deacon, who pauses three

times and sings or says, "The light of Christ," and

the people respond, "Thanks be to God."

The Paschal candle is carried by the celebrant if

there is no deacon. After it is carried to the

chancel, its flame may be used to light candles

held by members of the congregation. This

symbolizes the spreading of the light of Christ into

the congregation and the world. The Exsultet is

sung or said after the Paschal candle is placed in

its stand. It is customary for the Paschal candle to

burn at all services from Easter through Pentecost

(BCP, pp. 285-287).

Thank you to George Norvilas for donating our Paschal Candle in memory of the

Norvilas/Barsavage and Marcone/ Ceresi families

And for deceased members of the St. Coleman parish

After the Easter season, the Paschal candle is

typically placed near the font. It should burn at

baptisms, representing the new life in Christ that

we share in baptism. The newly baptized person

may be given a small baptismal candle that is lit

from the Paschal candle. It may also be carried in

procession at burials and placed near the coffin

as a symbol of resurrection life.

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