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THE CATHEDRAL PARISH AND CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF SAINT AUGUSTINE ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 11, 2016

RECTORY: 35 TREASURY STREET 824-2806 OFFICE HOURS: 9 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M.

MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY E-MAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: thefirstparish.org

Pastor: Very Rev. Thomas Willis [email protected] Parochial Vicar: Rev. D. Terrence Morgan ext. 312 [email protected]

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Lawrence Peck [email protected] Rev. Jeffrey Johnston [email protected]

Rev. Christian Plancher, SMM [email protected] Pastoral Associate: Deacon Charles Kanaszka, Jr. ext. 301 [email protected]

Parish Manager: John Garofalo ext. 304 [email protected] Director of Music: Dr. Bernie Sans ext. 331 [email protected]

Director of Religious Education: Barbara Eretto ext. 315 [email protected] Youth Minister: Ryan Poticny ext. 326 [email protected]

Finance Office: Diane Clark ext. 311 [email protected] Bookkeeper: Patti Schiavo ext. 311 [email protected]

Receptionist: Diane Cowart ext. 335 [email protected] Secretary: Debbie Yelton ext. 310 [email protected]

Church Records: Mary Grace Manlandro-Gardy ext. 306 [email protected]

Bell Tower Gift Shop: 829-0620 [email protected]

Cathedral Parish School: Kathy Boice, Principal 824-2861 [email protected]

Cathedral Parish Early Education Center: Jill Valley, Director 829-2933 [email protected]

CATHEDRAL PARISH COUNCIL Joel Beason David Gauronskas Mary Kelley Kryzwick Anne Marie LaVista (Chair)

Bill Mullen Mary Petrone Joe Riffe (Secretary) Bob Wagner (Vice-Chair)

CATHEDRAL FINANCE COUNCIL Richard LaVista, Chair Tom Albano Marilyn Beach Tom Dolan Zack Smith

cathedral

12/11 Sunday 9 a.m. Helen Chakwin

12/12 Monday 7 a.m. Marie Kellner

12/13 Tuesday 7 a.m. Frank Clark

12/14 Wednesday 7 a.m. Bob and Maryse Bannwarth “L”

12/15 Thursday 7 a.m. Betty Peck “L”

12/16 Friday 7 a.m. Jennifer Cody Casto

12/17 Saturday 7 a.m. Jackie Hussman

12/17 Saturday 5 p.m. Gregory Petratis

12/18 Sunday 9 a.m. Alexis Rose Mendez

saint benedict the moor

12/11 Sunday 8 a.m. Fran Curtis

12/18 Sunday 8 a.m. Ashton River Ernst

This week’s Mass intentions

This Week in Our Parish

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 6:30 p.m. – Cathedral Senior Youth Group meeting, Bosco House

MONDAY, DECEMBER 12

11 a.m. – Alpha, St. Benedict the Moor Rectory 6:30 p.m. – First Communion prep, CPS Classrooms 6:30 p.m. – Fraternus meeting, St. Benedict the Moor Rectory

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13 9:30 a.m. & 4:45 p.m. – Legion of Mary meeting, St. Benedict the Moor Rectory 6 p.m. – Respect Life Committee meeting, Bracken Room 7 p.m. – Advent Penance Service, Cathedral 7 p.m. – RCIA, St. Benedict Rectory

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14 5 p.m. – Cathedral Junior Youth Group meeting, CPS Gymnasium 6 p.m. – St. Benedict School Restoration meeting, St. Benedict Rectory 6:15 p.m. – Religious Education, Bishop Baker Center 7 p.m. – Choir rehearsal (11 a.m. choir), Rehearsal Room

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 7:45 a.m. – Altar Guild, Cathedral 6 p.m. – Alpha, Bishop Baker Center 7 p.m. – Choir rehearsal (9 a.m. choir), Rehearsal Room 7 p.m. – Cathedral Schola rehearsal, St. Benedict the Moor Church

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 Noon – Finance Council meeting, Verot Room 8 p.m. – Stephen Robinson guitar concert, Cathedral

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. – Confessions, Cathedral

Liturgy of the word Monday, December 12 OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab (Ps) Jdt 13:18bcde, 19 Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47

Tuesday, December 13 SAINT LUCY, VIRGIN AND MARTYR Zep 3:1-2, 9-13 Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-18, 19 and 23 Mt 21:28-32

Wednesday, December 14 SAINT JOHN OF THE CROSS, PRIEST AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH Is 45:6c-8, 18, 21c-25 Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14 Lk 7:18b-23

Thursday, December 15 Is 54:1-10 Ps 30:2 and 4, 5-6, 11-12a and 13b Lk 7:24-30

Friday, December 16 Is 56:1-3a, 6-8 Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8 Jn 5:33-36

Saturday, December 17 Gn 49:2, 8-10 Ps 72:1-2, 3-4ab, 7-8, 17 Mt 1:1-17

Sunday, December 18 THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Is 7:10-14 Ps 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Rom 1:1-7 Mt 1:18-24

Solemn Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

CHAPEL OF THE CATHEDRAL

Monday through Friday, following 7 a.m. Mass, until 3 p.m.


Mission Statement of the Cathedral Parish St. Augustine, Florida

We are Christ’s eyes, ears, mouth, hands, and feet -

sent out to do justice, especially for the poor and oppressed,

to minister to the needs of the community, to be faithful stewards of God’s creation -

awakening faith among the hopeless, and promoting life even within the culture

of death.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

I have returned from my sabbatical and it is good to be back home -- not only to my home town of St. Augustine, but also back home to the community of faith of the Cathedral Parish. Thank you for your prayers and, as well, the many well-wishes several of you sent via email and Facebook during my time away.

On this first weekend that I'm back, it's already the Third Sun-day of Advent. The disciples of John the Baptist are having an interesting conversation with Jesus about whether He is "the One" while the author of the Letter of St. James is pleading with his hearers to "be patient until the coming of the Lord." While the presence of Jesus is always assured for us in the Eucharist, the Advent call to be ready for the "coming of the Lord" at the end of time is definitely before us, too, and patience is a must as we wait.

As I travelled throughout Italy and into Greece during my sabbatical, one constant image would appear -- that of Christ Pan-tocrator. (One of the icons I saw in Greece at the Byzantine Muse-um there is pictured above.) That word, Pantocrator, comes from the Greek meaning "ruler of all" and the many mosaics and icons one finds of Jesus in churches under this title serve as a reminder that as "ruler of all," He will also appear at the end of time as judge of all. Patience and readiness become the response Chris-tian disciples have to this wondrous mystery.

This Tuesday evening, December 13 at 7:00 p.m., the Cathe-dral will hold its annual Advent Penance Service. Come with the confidence that a merciful Christ wants to offer you His compas-sion and mercy now in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconcilia-tion. So in patience we await His second coming; with open hearts we also receive His tender mercy now.

Love, Father Tom

advent Penance Service Tuesday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m.

in the Cathedral

Schedule of

Christmas Masses for the Cathedral Parish

December 24 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Cathedral

4:30 p.m. at St. Benedict the Moor

December 25 Midnight Mass

(Choral Music begins at 11:30 p.m.)

8:00 a.m. at St. Benedict the Moor

9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. in the Cathedral

December 14: join the Sisters of Saint Joseph in prayer for vocations Come and pray for one hour for vocations to the religious life with the Sisters of St. Joseph at the Motherhouse, 241 St. George Street, on Wednesday, December 14 from 6-7 p.m. The theme of the hour will be “Praying for Mary’s Humility.”


Visit the St. Vincent de Paul Christmas tree and share your giving spirit! Share your Christmas giving spirit with the com-munity by visiting St. Vincent de Paul and check-ing out their Christmas tree filled with great gift ideas for local children. These unwrapped gifts will be given to the elves at Catholic Charities who, of

course, will be assisting Santa again this year. These gifts help local families as well as families affected by the hurricane. Gifts can be returned to St. Vincent de Paul at 19 McMillan Street or Catholic Charities at 3940 Lewis Speedway (Davis Bldg.) by December 14. We wish you and your family all the blessings of this Christmas season.

MINISTRY to the “DEAR NEIGHBOR” Immediately after Hurricane Matthew, the Sisters of St. Joseph were able to prepare “Dear Neighbor” pack-ages for distribution to those in great need of basic supplies at the time. The Sisters distributed almost

1,000 emergency supply and hygiene packages thanks to so many generous people! These hygiene packages will now be extended for distribution to homeless, farmworkers, Catholic Charities and Din-ing with Dignity recipients, etc.; wherever we find the needs. You are invited to participate in our ministry by donations of travel size hygiene supplies. They may be placed in the box at the back of the Cathedral. Items will be picked up each day, sorted, packaged and delivered by the Sisters.

Requested items include travel size combs, brushes, tooth paste, tooth brushes, body powder, baby wipes, deodorant, hand sanitizer, soap, Kleenex, and insect repellent; pints of bottled water; or money to purchase items. We are grateful for the generosity that we have been receiving!

For young adults: Day of Reflection at La Leche Shrine, December 17, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. All young adults are invited to a Day of Reflection on The Joy of Christmas on Saturday, December �7 at the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche. The day will include Mass and Morning Prayer, talks and reflections, Reconciliation, Vigil Mass, and end with a social gather-ing. For more information, contact the diocesan Young Adult Office at [email protected]. Cost: $10/includes lunch.

New understanding of the Gospel of St. Mark and dinner with Bishop Estévez, December 20 The Gospel of St. Mark was the first to be written, but it is practical-ly the one which is known the least. Why is there such interest in understanding St. Mark’s insights? In what ways are his writings different from the other three Gospels? Why is his Gospel so rele-vant to our own situation? Come and see! This event will be held at Marywood Retreat Center on Tuesday, December 20. Registration starts at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. The cost is $25. Please call (904) 287-2525 to register.

Catholic Charities Christmas Assistance

As our community works together during this time of healing after Hurricane Matthew,

Catholic Charities St. Augustine Regional office welcomes families with children to contact them for

Christmas assistance. Please call or email Mary Kelley Kryzwick, Director at (904) 829-6300 extension 16, or

email [email protected].

Blessings, from our family to yours.

Respect Life meeting, December 13, 6 p.m. The Respect Life committee is committed to bringing the Gospel of Life through prayer, education and service to our parish communi-ty. Our efforts concentrate on all human life from conception to natural death. Programs involve both youth and adults. All are wel-come to attend the meeting! Coordinator is May Oliver. You may contact her at (904) 674-4412 or email: [email protected].

December 16, 8 p.m.: Guitarist Stephen Robinson to perform in the Cathedral

Heralded by The New York Times for his “effortless virtuosity with intelligence and good taste,” and by The Tallahassee Democrat for his “sweet, pure sound, technique to burn and strong sense of musical and poetic phrasing,” Stephen Robinson tours extensively as a recitalist, collaborative artist, and orchestral soloist. He has appeared as guest soloist with orchestras including the Cincinnati Symphony and Boston Pops Orchestras, and conducts master clas-ses at leading musical institutions and festivals worldwide.

A native of New York, Stephen Robinson began his guitar stud-ies with Bruce Holzman at Florida State University, and worked closely with Andrés Segovia, who called him “a magnificent guitar-ist, one of the most brilliant guitarists of our times.” After pursuing graduate work at the Yale School of Music, Florida State University awarded Robinson the first Doctor of Music Degree in Guitar Per-formance. Mr. Robinson is Professor of Music at Stetson University, where he founded and has directed the guitar program since 1983.

The concert is free; a goodwill offering will be taken. Contact Dr. Bernie Sans, [email protected], for more information.

Faith Direct E-giving... In this season of Advent, we are continuously preparing ourselves for the celebration of Christ's birth. Why not help our own parish prepare for the coming new year by signing up with Faith Direct? By supporting the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine through Faith Direct, both you and our parish can save some time and peace of mind this holiday season. Already using Faith Direct? Don't forget to add your Christmas or End-of-Year contributions to your ac-count. Visit www.faithdirect.net and use our church code: FL144. Thank you for your continued support of our parish family!

December 10 and 11: St. Augustine Community Chorus holiday concert in the Cathedral

The St. Augustine Community Chorus, Michael Sanflippo, direc-tor, and St. Augustine Youth Chorus, Kerry Fradley, director, will perform their annual holiday concert in the Cathedral on Saturday, December 10 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, December 11 at 2 p.m.

The program, titled Welcome Yule!, will include Benjamin Brit-ten’s Ceremony of Carols as well as selections from Handel’s Messi-ah and traditional carols.

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, $5 students and ac-tive military with ID. Tickets may be purchased in the Cathedral’s Bell Tower Gift Shop and at other locations. For more information, visit www.StAugustineCommunityChorus.org.

OUR parish family Mourns the passing of

James Emmons banta jr.

May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in peace


11th annual March for Life St. Augustine, January 14 The 11th annual March for Life St. Augustine will fill the streets of St. Augustine January 14, 2017. The theme of "A Call to Be Brave" en-courages all to be a voice and a presence for LIFE, especially the lives of the UNBORN. The March begins at the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche, 101 San Marco, at 9 a.m. for Mass with Bishop Estévez, followed by speakers at 10:30 a.m. At 11:30, the March will leave the Shrine and proceed to the Plaza where Olivia Gans Turner of Na-tional Right to Life will deliver the keynote address. Will you speak up for the unborn, will you be their voice? Come join us at the 11th annual March for Life St. Augustine. Knights of Columbus Council 611 will sponsor a spaghetti dinner from noon until 4 p.m. at the Bishop Baker Center following the March. All proceeds will assist the March for Life.

Learn about the real Santa Claus online at the St. Nicholas Center The St. Nicholas Center offers everything anyone needs to know about the real Santa Claus, including activities for children, infor-mation on how Christmas is celebrated throughout the world… and more. http://www.stnicholascenter.org/pages/home/

Stewardship reflection for the Third Sunday of Advent

Today, the Third Sunday of Advent, we celebrate Gaudete Sun-day. Gaudete means “rejoice.” Although Advent is a season of peni-tence and preparation, today is always set aside by the Church to relax and rejoice in the Lord. All of our readings today deal with Christian joy. This may seem not in keeping with the overall mood encouraged for Advent, but it is most definitely in keeping with what we need to feel, and it is definitely appropriate for those who embrace stewardship as a way of life.

Stewardship is, of course, based upon an “attitude of gratitude” and today is a day to focus on the joy that results from that grati-tude. Father Henri Nouwen was a well known Catholic priest, pro-fessor, writer, and theologian. In describing the significance of this particular day, Father Nouwen clarified the difference between joy and happiness. He said, “While happiness is dependent upon exter-nal conditions, joy is the experience of knowing that we are uncon-ditionally loved by God and nothing — not sickness, failure, emo-tional distress, oppression, war, or even death — can take that love away. Joy can be present in the midst of sadness.”

This “joy” that is reflected in lives of stewardship was also em-phasized by Pope Francis, who said in his homily for Gaudete Sun-day in 2014, “Today is a day of joy. Rather than fretting about all we have not done or accomplished to prepare for Christmas during Advent, we need to think of all the good things God, and life, has given us.”

Please join Catholic Charities

In sharing the spirit of the holidays Please join Catholic Charities St. Augustine Regional Office

in sharing the spirit of the holidays. Help us ensure that families who are struggling to make ends

meet have the opportunity to participate in this wonderful tradition. You can help by getting your

office, social group, family and friends to donate a $25 gift card (Walmart, Publix, Winn-Dixie or Target) for

a family in need. Thank you!

Catholic Charities St. Augustine Regional Office 3940 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084

(904) 829-6300

Cathedral Parish Parking: TRUE OR FALSE? If I have a parish parking permit, I can park in the “Bank of

America lot” any time I want. FALSE. During bank hours, no parishioner parking is allowed in

the westernmost 1/3 of the lot. These spaces are exclusively for parking while banking. Provided there is space available, those with a Cathedral Parish parking permit are allowed to park in the east-ernmost 2/3 of the “Bank of America lot” for any “scheduled” Cathe-dral services. “Scheduled” events are only the Mass and Confession times published in the bulletin and those events listed in the “This Week in the Parish” column of the bulletin. There is no free parking for any service that is not published in the bulletin such as wed-dings, funerals, school Masses, etc.

CATHEDRAL GIFT BEARERS If you are assigned to bring up the gifts, please check in with the ushers 15 minutes before the start of Mass. If you do not check in, the ushers will find a replacement for you. For December 17 and 18 the Gift Bearers are: Saturday, December 17, 5 p.m.— Sunday, December 18, 7 a.m.— Brett and Remy DeVoe Sunday, December 18, 9 a.m.— Alice and Dave Brooky Sunday, December 18, 11 a.m.— Cynthia Sharpe Sunday, December 18, 5 p.m.— Joan Whitfield and Ginger Grant Families and individuals are welcome to have the honor of presenting the people’s offerings to the priest at Mass. Anyone interested in being a Gift Bearer at Mass is invited to do so. Please contact Nancy and Don Davis at [email protected] or (904) 692-4174.

The blessed sacrament chapel sanctuary lamp Is donated this week IN HONOR OF

THE birthday OF

Sue baker

The Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for December 2016

Universal Intention: End to Child-Soldiers. That the scandal of child-soldiers may be eliminated the world over.

Evangelization Intention: Europe. That the peoples of Eu-rope may rediscover the beauty, goodness, and truth of the Gospel which gives joy and hope to life.

OFFERTORY FOR DECEMBER 4, 2016 CATHEDRAL……….…..…………………..………………..…………...$17,918.24 St. Benedict the Moor……….…………….…..….……...…........……… $1,500.00 Faith Direct………………………………...…………………….………….$6,095.59 Weekly Total…….…………...………….………...…...…………...……$25,513.83 Weekly Amount Needed….……………...………….……………...……$23,656.73 Weekly +/-……………...…...………….….……….…...…………..…..$(+)1,857.10 YTD actual thru 10/31/16**…..…….………....………….………….…$368,098.97 YTD needed thru 10/31/16…………………………………...………...$389,216.66 YTD +/-………………...…..……………..………………..…..……….$(-)21,117.69 *Weekly total does not include any offertory given via website, mail, etc. **YTD total includes all offertory, e.g. collection

baskets, Faith Direct, website, mail, etc. YTD based on a July 1-June 30 fiscal year.

Wildflower Clinic provides FREE high-quality dental and medical care to no-income, low-income, unemployed and homeless St. Johns County residents. (904) 829-1962 or GoodSamStAug.org.

Miraculous Medal Novena on Tuesdays before 7 a.m. Mass at

the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Augustine ”O MARY, CONCEIVED WITHOUT SIN, PRAY FOR US

WHO HAVE RECOURSE TO YOU!”

The deadline for submissions to the Cathedral bulletin is

noon on Monday, six days prior to bulletin distribution.

Bulletin editor: [email protected]


LET US REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS THOSE WHO ARE SICK…

Don Davis, Bonnie Jones, Nick D’Amico, Jerry Doherty, Delaney Nalepka, David Poppen, James Seldomridge, Steve Lau, Nancy Carlsen, CarolAnn New Phaneuf,

“Augy” Bonhomme, Kevin McCarthy, Casey Carter, Sue Boothe, Norma Poli, Paul Garofalo, Rose Alberding, Bella Walden, Pat DiMuzio,

William and Micheline Wood, Kelsey Kenney, Michael Anthony Lischio III, David Healy, Susan Buron, Adolfo Sepulveda, Sacha Prins, Angela Rotella, Andrew Petty, Ashley Smith,

JoAnne Esposito, Allyson Turner, Norman Pickett, Hazel DeGrande, Virgil Young, Schelia Colee, Adelaida Thomen-Fernandez, Greg Flinn, Sean Spicer, Annalee Freund,

Gilson “Gil” Bailey, Nancy Bradshaw, Bucky Powers, Erika Garcia, John Hession, William “Pierre” Pierce, Robert Pellicer, Ann Algreen, Patty Doyle, Patricia Bickford, Jessie Lavinghouse, Molly Oliver, Baya and Coda Lusk, Jane Collins, Glen Cross,

Mary Tinto, Fr. Ed Booth, Sara McFarland, Joshua Solana, Mary Smyly, Marie Brand, Margaret McCutcheon, Margo Pope, Mike Spurlin, James Bradshaw, Jerry Delaney,

Clyde Randy Stewart, Judy Mills, Fr. Jeff Johnston, Dolores Pettingell, Diana Kanaszka-Folino, Lorraine Huber, Rosezella Presnell, Marie Cutler, Michelle Pacetti,

Mary Baker, Angela Jackson, Debra Carey, Yvette Guernon, Chuck Lemiska, Lily Shaw, Kevin Crowley, Joyce King, Wanda Erbe, Adrienne Cross, Deborah Baker, John Supina,

Laurie Hesson, John McBryde, Kathy Healy, Jean Marie Avellan, Kathleen Green, Michael and Maria Sansone, Sage Stinson, Frank Luiz, Priscilla Stafford, Andrea Doyle, Bob Gardy, Barbara Colee, James Black, Chuck Yockel, Phil Zinn, Mary Elizabeth Tripp,

Jason A. Randolph, Rose DeLisi, Isabella Armata, Tom Klempay, Roberta Gazda, Ryan Olschewske, Michael Valaro, Dr. John Spence, Alyce Orlando, Natalie Lucas,

Genevieve Pelletier, Jamie Rewis Price, Josephine Scher, Don Wehking, Richard “Hoyt” Muir, Freddie Nicolosi, David Rake, Lydia Molitor, Harry Piper,

Cynthia Stephens, Dan Burkhardt

Please pray for our military Will Soffera, Daniel Soffera, Lt. Col. Dr. Eric J. Colon, Kathryn Emery,

CPT Derrick Hoxie IV, LCDR Sean Morrison, SPC Christopher Patrick Pean, SPC Brandon Conrad, Major Ricky Buria, Patrick Connaway, Capt. Mark Murphy,

Aaron Day, Joshua Brady, Capt. Robert Francis May, Col. Joseph A. Craft, William E. Beach, Matthew Torres, Christopher Hoffman, Benedetto M. Santorelli Jr.,

Mike Heagy, James Garcia, Tyler Brunson, Ryan Olschewske, Jeffrey P. Wissel, Matthew Rock Bailey, Brian Bunze, Michael Patrick Burns, Nicolas Carter,

Thomas J. Cleaver, Daniel Correll, Gerald Fisher, Pamela Kassandra DeVoto, Brian S. Flowers, Adrian Genotti, Mark Harrison, Michael Holland, Patrick E. Keough, Peter E. Keough, SSG Larson’s Unit, David Leach, William Lunger, Jeremy St. Pierre,

Nathan Rose, Sean Christian Servantes, Luke Stevens, Greggory Scott Thorpe, Gerald P. Timoney, Mark Tinto, James Zadra

Hope in the coming kingdom is already beginning to take root in the hearts of people. The radical transformation of the

world in the Paschal Mystery of the Lord gives full meaning to the efforts of people, and in particular of the young, to lessen injustice, violence and hatred and to advance all together in

justice, freedom, kinship and love.

1971 Bishops Synod, Justice in the World

Cathedral Social Justice Ministry 501-2632

Caring Choices is a program of Catholic Charities which reaches out to those in an unplanned pregnancy. Counseling, education, support and resources are made available to those facing a crisis pregnancy. This is one decision not to face alone! Call 1-866-901-9647.

Struggling with the emotional or spiritual pain of an abortion? Rachel’s Vineyard, a post-abortion healing min-istry, will help transform your pain into love and hope. To find out more, call 904-221-3232.

Spiritual Enrichment Opportunities Every Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Christian Meditation hosted by Sister Mary Christine Zimorski, SSJ Christian Meditation, deeply rooted in Christian tradition, aims “to allow God’s mysterious presence within us to become more and more not only a reality, but the reality which gives meaning, shape and purpose to every-thing we do, to everything we are…” Cost: Donations accepted. Call (904) 824-1752 to register or at www.ssjfl.org.

Every Saturday, 2:30-3:30 p.m.: Centering Prayer hosted by Sister Margaret Zapf, SSJ Centering prayer is a method of silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer, in which we experience God’s presence within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than consciousness itself. This method of prayer is both a relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship. Call (904) 824-1752 to register or at www.ssjfl.org.

Cathedral Office/Rectory visitor parking We realize that getting to the Cathedral office/rectory is becoming harder

and harder. Therefore, we have changed the location of parking spaces for those needing to visit the office/rectory during weekday office hours.

The parking spaces for those who have an appointment or need to take care of things at the office/rectory are located in the “Bank of America” lot. There are two spots reserved. Just mention to the attendant that you have to go to the office/rectory. They will direct you to the appropriate spaces. These spots are for office/rectory visitors only and are intended to be short term.

We think you will find these spots much more parishioner friendly than past office parking spots. Please call ahead if you have mobility issues and we’ll try to help with a closer spot.

NEED PRAYERS? If you or someone you

know is in need of prayers, call 599-9455 or 824-2806 to be added to our prayer list.

News from the Shrine and Mission of Our Lady of La Leche:

The Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche and Mission Nombre de Dios is currently looking for volunteers to serve as docents in the Museum, greeters in the new Shrine, and tour guides willing to help with new daily tours of the Mission grounds. If interested in helping, please give us a call or email us for infor-mation! [email protected] or (904) 824-2809.

The Shrine and Mission is currently hiring part-time staff for facilities maintenance and gift shop sales. If interested, please contact Laurie Barrancotto [email protected] or (904) 824-2809.

The Shrine, Mission, Museum and Gift Shop New Hours of Operation:

Monday-Saturday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday: Noon-4 p.m.

*Museum closes at 4 p.m. each day

To learn more about us, visit our website:

http://missionandshrine.org

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