EPIPHANY CATHEDRAL PARISH
THE MISSION OF EPIPHANY CATHEDRAL
We, the people of God at Epiphany Cathedral,
are empowered by the Holy Spirit at Baptism
to be the heart and hands of Christ.
MASS SCHEDULE
Weekdays:
7:00, 8:30 am
(8:30 am on Sat.)
Saturday Vigils:
4:00 & 5:30 pm (Jan.-March)
4:00 pm (April-Dec.)
Misa en español sabado
(Mass in Spanish) 7:30 pm
Sunday:
7:30, 9:00 Family Mass,
11:00 am, 5:30 pm Youth Mass
Mówimy po polsku
(Mass in Polish) 12:30 pm
Parish Office: 310 Sarasota Street,
Venice, Florida 34285
Office Hours: M-F. 8:00-11:30am,
12:30-4:30pm
Phone:941-484-3505;
Fax: 941-488-9333
Website: epiphanycathedral.org
March 8, 2015
Third Sunday of Lent
PLEASE CHECK OUR PARISH WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Mass Intentions
9 Monday 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30
7:00 am
8:30 am
†Nancy Soloy
†Oscar Johnson
10 Tuesday Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9; Mt. 18:21-35
7:00 am
8:30 am
†Michael Francis Maude
†Michael Francis Maude
11 Wednesday Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20;
7:00 am
8:30 am
Mt 5:17-19
†Miriam Egan
†Ann Ochen
12 Thursday Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23
7:00 am
8:30 am
†Rose Falsetti
†Marco, Marianna & Italo DeNuccio
13 Friday Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34
7:00 am
8:30 am
†John Pokorny
†Elizabeth Lee Gambale
Epiphany Cathedral All School Mass
14 Saturday Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14
8:30 am †Elizabeth A. Callahan
4:00 pm †Patricia Houston
Celebrant: Fr. Gates (Incense)
5:30 pm †Beverly Blake
Celebrant: Fr. Shea
7:30 pm Misa en Español
Cathedral Chapel
Celebrant: Fr. Kawalec
A Message From Fr. Jack
Dear Epiphany Faith Community,
“While he was in Jerusalem for the feast of Passover,
many began to believe in his name when they saw the
signs he was doing.” How we would love to see those
signs! How easy it would be for us to believe if we too
could witness Jesus healing the sick, feeding the
multitudes, calming the storm. We might be inclined to
think that we don’t have the same benefits as those first
believers, and so faith is harder in our day and age. But is
it, really?
In truth, we have an advantage that none of those people
had: two millennia of faithful, prayerful Christians
believing in Jesus and spreading the Gospel; the
collective witness of the saints—many of whom have
also worked “signs” in Jesus’ name; the effects of the
church on culture and the world through its schools, its
hospitals, its spiritual movements, and religious
institutions; the unbroken line of apostolic succession
that traces back to the time of Christ. But even with all of
this testimony, it’s important to remember that seeing
signs and believing in Jesus are not the same thing. Even
those who witnessed Jesus’ miracles had to take the next
step by choosing to accept him as their Lord. The point is
to encounter Jesus on a personal level. The signs may
open the door to bring us closer to him, but it’s up to us
to walk through that door.
15 Sunday 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Ps 137:1-6; Eph 2:4-10; Question for Children: Share one way in which you
Jn 3:14-21
7:30 am †Brenda Birck
Celebrant: Fr. O’Madagain
9:00 am Our Parishioners
Celebrant: Fr. Costello
11:00 am †Dr. Richard J. Glins
Celebrant: Fr. Shea
12:30 pm MSZA Polska
†Liliana Luszczewski
†Piotr, Ewa, & Victoria Wisniewski
Celebrant: Fr. Kurzyna
5:30pm †Susan Heschmeyer
Celebrant: Fr. Scanlan (Incense)
The Candle for our Sanctuary Lamp was
sponsored for the special intentions of:
Mary Flannery
David Jude McGowan
John J. Volk
John Mihalopoulos
Mark Leonard
Dutch and Barbara Pestorius
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“honor your father and mother.”
Question for Youth: Jesus was angry – as we all get at
times. When is your anger a good thing? When is it not?
Question for Adults: As you hear the Commandments
proclaimed today, which one of them really strikes you?
We pray for our beloved deceased, especially:
Henry J. Allain
Dorothy Theresa Megin
Rosemary Kohut
SAVE THE DATE
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF FATHER SHEA'S
PRIESTLY ORDINATION
May 23, 2015
Details To Follow
EPIPHANYCATHEDRAL.ORG
Bishop of the Diocese of Venice in Florida
The Most Rev. Frank J. Dewane
Pastoral Staff
Very Rev. John Costello, Rector
Rev. Joseph Gates
Rev. Murchadh O’Madagain
Rev. Eric Scanlan
Rev. James Shea, Weekends
Deacons
Rev. Deacon James Hanks
Rev. Deacon Jun G. Roca
Rev. Deacon Scott Little
Rev. Deacon Robert Tomasso, Retired
Rev. Deacon George Doerr, Retired
Ministry Coordinators
Br. Peter Nault, CSC, Parish Coordinator
Sr. Frances Lalor, RSM, DRE
Mrs. Michelle Kroll, Epiphany School Principal
Mr. Rafał Nowak, Director of Music Ministry
Mrs. Chris Coviello, Director of Development
Dcn. Jun & Colleen Roca, Directors of Youth Ministry
Mrs. Judy Huth, Pastoral Council Facilitator
Parish Advocate
Question or comments about Epiphany Cathedral Parish?
Please call Peggy Lewis 941-544-8400.
LENTEN ACTIVITIES
FRIDAYS
Adoration: 12:00 to 6:00pm
Cathedral
Liturgy of the Hours: 5:30pm
Cathedral
Confessions: 5:00-7:00pm
Cathedral Chapel
Stations of the Cross: 6:15pm
Cathedral
SATURDAYS
Confessions: 9:00am-11:00am Cathedral Chapel
3:00pm-3:45pm
Monday, March 16th
Penance Service at 5:00pm
Sacramental Information
RECONCILIATION:
Lenten Schedule: Friday 5:00pm-7:00pm. Saturday
9:00am-11:00am and 3:00-3:45pm. Thursday before the
1st Friday after the 7:00 & 8:30 Masses.
BAPTISM:
Pre-registration in Parish Office is required.
MARRIAGE:
Those who wish to be married in our parish must complete
the Marriage Preparation Program. The Diocese requires a six
month notice. Contact the Parish Office for more information.
HOSPITAL STAY:
(Eucharist and Anointing of the Sick)
If you will be in the hospital, as you are being admitted
please let them know that you belong to Epiphany
Cathedral. Just because you note “Catholic" does not list
you with our parish, and because of privacy laws we are not
able to obtain information about you from the hospital. If
it is a couple days before your surgery and you need an
anointing, please see one of the Epiphany priests in the
Sacristy after the daily Mass.
Samaritan Ministry
Epiphany Samaritan Ministry provides transportation for
those in need - Mass, parish functions, doctor’s
appointments, shopping, etc.
This week call: Phil Wilkins 941-484-3076
Please arrange for transportation 48 hours in advance of
your appointment or function.
LENTEN PENANCE SERVICES
AROUND THE DIOCESE
•Sacred
Heart Parish, Punta Gorda
Tuesday, March 10th
5:00pm
•Epiphany
Cathedral, Venice
Monday March 16th
•St.
5:00pm
Charles Borromeo, Port Charlotte
Thursday, March 19th
5:00pm
•Our
•San
Easter Lilies in Memory of a Loved One
•St.
If you would like to order Altar Flowers for Easter in
memory of a loved one or for a special intention, email
Susan at [email protected] or call
941-615-0278 before Wednesday, March 25th.
•San
Lady of Lourdes, Venice
Monday, March 23rd
5:30pm
Pedro, North Port
Tuesday, March 24th
5:30pm
Maximilian Kolbe, Murdock
Wednesday, March 25th 6:00pm
Antonio Parish, Port Charlotte
Thursday, March 26th
5:00pm
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LIVING OUR FAITH
Sunday, March 8
Third Sunday of Lent; First Scrutiny; Daylight Saving
Time begins; Girl Scout Sunday
8:30am-12:15pm Library Open
Magi Hall
Monday, March 9
St. Frances of Rome
9:00am Marian Movement of Priests
Cry Rm
9:15am ‘33Days’ Small Group
109, SB
9:30am-11:00am God’s Magnificent Covenants Magi Hall
10:00am-11:00am Centering Prayer
Room C, PC
11:00am-12:00pm AL-ANON
107 SB
4:15pm-5:45pm Children’s Handbell/Chimes
Cathedral
6:30pm What is Salvation?
Hall A, PC
Tuesday, March 10
9:00am Marian Movement of Priests
9:00am-12:00pm Library Open
9:10am-11:00am Bible Study
4:15pm-5:15pm
Cherub Choir
7:00pm-8:30pm
Bible Study
7:30pm-8:30pm
AA
Cry Rm
Magi Hall
Room C, PC
Cathedral
110,SB
Magi Hall
Wednesday, March 11
9:00am Marian Movement of Priests
Cry Rm
9:00am-3:00pm
Active Adults*
Hall B, PC
*9:00 Chair Exercise,
*9:30 Knitting/Crochet Dee 941-484-1008,
Quilting Liz 941-484-1522,
*12-3 Cards & Games, bring your own cards & games.
*Bring your own refreshments.
11:30am-1:30pm Our Lady Rosary Makers
PC
4:15pm-5:15pm Choristers
Cathedral
5:15pm-5:45pm Junior Cantors
Cathedral
7:00pm-9:00pm Adult/High School Choir
Cathedral
Thursday, March 12
9:00am Marian Movement of Priests
Cry Rm
10:00am-12:00noon Serendipity Bible Study
109, SB
1:30pm You Can Understand the Bible
Hall A, PC
6:30pm ‘33 Days’ Small Group
YR
6:30pm American Heritage Girls
109, SB
6:30pm-8:30pm Adult/High School Handbell Choir Cathedral
6:45pm RCIA
Hall B, PC
7:00pm Spirit of Love Prayer Group
Magi Hall
Friday, March 13
Abstinence
9:00am Marian Movement of Priests
9:00am-12:00pm Library Open
10:15am Legion of Mary
12:00noon-6:00pm Eucharistic Adoration
5:00pm-7:00pm Confessions
6:15pm Stations of the Cross
Cry Rm
Magi Hall
Room C, PC
Cathedral
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Pastoral Council Commendation
Epiphany Pastoral Council would
like to thank and commend Rafal
Nowak and the Epiphany Cathedral
Music Ministry for the Organ
Dedication Blessing and Concert.
It was a very special afternoon!
"...job well done, good and faithful servant."
Adults Who Have Missed Receiving
the Sacrament of Confirmation
A Confirmation Class for Practicing
Catholics: Thurs., Apr. 16– May 21
6:30pm-8:30pm, Soy Bldg
Come to prepare to receive
Confirmation. Bishop Frank J. Dewane
will confer the Sacrament on Pentecost
Sunday, May 24 at 11:00am Mass.
Please contact: Sr. Frances Lalor, RSM 941-485-2325
GEM (Guadalupe Social Services)
There are no words to express adequately the gratitude
felt by the clients of GSS; Tricia Yeggy, Director of
GSS; and by the GEM volunteers to you, our parish family,
for your caring generosity to the GEM Collection this past
weekend. It is with deep humility and exhilaration that
we share with you that 9,860 pounds of food and
$4,546.00 was delivered to Guadalupe Social Services
Monday, Feb. 23rd. We were told that the shelves were
low to empty but you made a difference. The people were
lined up waiting for the arrival of the truck and thanks to
the Gemini volunteers of Epiphany, they unloaded the
food as fast as possible so that there was at least some
nourishment available immediately. The rest of the food
would be distributed later.
Thank you for responding to the Holy Spirit's call to you
for help! You not only bring nourishment to their physical
body but you bring the presence of the Blessed Trinity to
their spiritual nourishment!
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Hall A, PC
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Our gratitude also goes to the Venice Florida Corvettes
who donated their Feb. food collection to GEM and to
The Lemon Bay Garden Club of Englewood who gave a
very generous food donation. As always, we are grateful
to the Knights of Columbus #7052 for absorbing the
financial costs of the rental truck and gasoline and to all
the GEM volunteers who share among other things their
time to this ministry! You are indeed the "heart and hands
of Christ"!
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CATHEDRAL
DIOCESE
VENICE
- FLORIDA
The next GEM Collection will be the third weekend of
May--May 16 & 17, 2015.
Saturday, March 14
9:00am-11:00am Confessions
9:00am-12:00noon Jesus Day
3:00pm-3:45pm Confessions
SMC-Santa Maria Chapel *Saints and Special Observances
MARIAN CONSECRATION FOR LENT
Each week we will be focusing on the saint highlighted in the book, 33 Days to Morning Glory. This book is a do-ityourself retreat to grow in our relationship with Mary and to prepare for a consecration to Jesus through Mary on
the Solemnity of the Annunciation [March 25th].
‘33 Days’ Small Groups (DVD Lectures and discussion): Mondays at 9:15am (after 8:30am Daily Mass)
in Soy Building Room 109 or Thursdays at 6:30pm in Youth Room (Food and drinks served).
This week, we will focus on the example and words of a third great teacher of Marian Consecration, Blessed Mother
Teresa of Calcutta. While de Montfort and Kolbe have provided the theological background to understanding Marian
devotion, Mother Teresa allows us to see it in a lived context through her intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. To
come to understand her, the founder of the Missionaries of Charity, is to meditate on the words of Jesus on the Cross: "I
thirst." The deepest desire of the hearts of both Mother Teresa and the Mother of God is to satisfy the thirst of the Heart
of Jesus for love and for souls. "The greatest evil is the lack of love and charity, the terrible indifference towards one's
neighbor...People today are hungry for love, for understanding love which is much greater and which is the only answer
to loneliness and great poverty." Mary's role is to bring us face to face with the love in the Heart of Jesus Crucified and
to share that love with others. Let us ask Mary, as Mother Teresa did every day, to help us in this: "Immaculate Heart of
Mary, keep me in your most pure heart, so that I may please Jesus through you, in you, and with you."
STEWARDS WITH OUR TREASURE
OFFERTORY 3/1/2015
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
The Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Collection funds six
Catholic agencies that work to serve our suffering
brothers and sisters around the world. Through humanitarian
aid, resettling displaced individuals and families, and
providing legal and advocacy services for migrants, the
Catholic Relief Services Collection allows us to see every
encounter with a person who is suffering, no matter the
distance, as an opportunity to help Jesus in disguise.
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$47,441
$40,774
$39,454
$45,000
$40,000
$35,000
$30,000
$25,000
$20,000
$15,000
An example of the work of CRS is its collaboration with
the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Office of
International Justice and Peace (IJP) and the Church in the
Central African Republic, raising awareness and advocating
for those suffering. As a result, the United States committed
millions of dollars for African Union Peacekeepers and
humanitarian assistance.
$10,000
$5,000
$Actual
Budgeted
Prior Year
Please Take Note!
Contribution Statements - 2014 Tax Year
Funds from CRS programs offer assistance to those living
in rural areas, providing basic agricultural support for food,
water and disaster relief. Your generosity will help women
struggling to protect their children in these dire conditions.
The funds have provided women and children an opportunity
to be educated and trained so that they can support
themselves and their families now and into the future.
If you would like a statement of your annual contributions,
please fill out the form, drop it in the collection basket or
mail to: 310 Sarasota Street, Venice, Fl 34285
The Catholic Relief Services Collection in the Diocese of
Venice is scheduled for the weekend of March 14 and
15, 2015. Please be generous, your support truly makes a
difference. Thank you!
City _______________________Zip _____________
Be assured that you and your family are in my prayers
during Lent.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
+ Frank J. Dewane
Bishop of the Diocese of Venice in Florida
Name __________________________ Env.#:______
Address ____________________________________
Annual Easter Migrant Shoe Distribution
It’s time again for the annual Migrant Children’s Easter
Shoe Campaign. Your donation of $10 will provide a gift
certificate that will give a migrant or needy child the
opportunity to select the style and size of the shoes he or
she would like to wear for Easter this Spring.
Your donation may be sent to:
SHOES, c/o Stillpoint House of Prayer
5
P. O. Box 619, Bradenton, Florida 34206
LEARNING AND UNDERSTANDING OUR FAITH
Women’s Ordination
FR. WILLIAM SAUNDERS
I read in the Washington Post how nine
women were ordained as priests or
deacons. Some of my friends who are not
Catholic asked why our church does not
have women priests. Worse yet, some of
my Catholic friends thought this was
something good. How do I answer them?
In our politically charged world, the debate
over the restriction of ordination to men
alone often focuses on the political rather
than the theological. The Washington
Post has made that very clear. Moreover,
how some people receive the Church's
teaching also seems to focus on a political
framework rather than a theological.
Concerning the political sphere, we must
remember that because of our theological
foundation, the Church has condemned
discrimination based on sex: "Forms of
social or cultural discrimination in basic
personal rights on the grounds of sex,
race, color, social conditions, language or
religion must be curbed and eradicated as
incompatible with God's design" (Vatican
II, Gaudium et Spes, #29).
However, to understand the Church's
position for reserving the Sacrament of
Holy Orders and thereby the ordination of
deacons, priests, and bishops to men only
(cf. Code of Canon Law, #1024), we must
turn to our theological foundation. Here
we remember that by definition a sacrament
is an outward sign instituted by Christ to
give grace. First, Christ instituted the
Sacrament of Holy Orders. According to
His plan, He called 12 men as His apostles.
Nowhere in the gospel do we find evidence
of Jesus giving "orders" to women to
baptize, to anoint the sick, to confect the
Holy Eucharist, or to forgive sins as He
did to the apostles. (The same applies
when the apostles chose the first deacons
in Acts of the Apostles.) Actually, our
Lord’s choice was radical because in the
ancient world, all religions had priestesses
except one, Judaism.
Some might respond, "But in Jewish
society at that time, women were not
considered equal to men. Women were
seen in a second class way, and that is
why Jesus only chose men as apostles."
To some extent, this statement is true.
However, Jesus was not constricted by
such social custom. Even His adversaries
stated, "Teacher, we know you are a truthful
man and teach God's way sincerely. You
court no one's favor and do not act out of
human respect" (Matthew 22:16). While
Jewish law allowed men to divorce their
wives but not vice versa, Jesus spoke of
marriage as a covenant between a man
and a woman as two equals made in
God's image and likeness (Matthew
319:3ff). He spoke with the Samaritan
woman, a public sinner, whom "good"
rabbis would have avoided (John 4:4ff).
He acknowledged the presence of Mary
Magdalene and forgave her sins although
she was considered "untouchable" by
other religious leaders (Luke 7:36ff). Many
women did follow our Lord during His public
ministry, and witnessed His crucifixion
and burial. On Easter, women were the
first to discover the empty tomb, and Mary
Magdalene was the first to see the risen
Lord. Moreover, Jesus clearly honored
His Blessed Mother, Mary, for whom He
even performed the first miracle at the
wedding feast at Cana even though His
time had not come.
same freedom with which, in all His
behavior, He emphasized the dignity and
the vocation of women, without conforming
to the prevailing customs and to the
traditions sanctioned by the legislation of
the time" (#26).
Moreover, there is no indication in the
history of the Church of women being
called to Holy Orders. For instance,
although women, including our Blessed
Mother, were with the apostles in the
"upper room" after the ascension (Acts
1:14), St. Peter addressed the "brothers,"
concerning the selection of a replacement
for Judas, and the Eleven apostles chose
Matthias, one of two men nominated (Acts
1:15ff). If we examine the Didache (the
first manual of doctrine, morality, and
spirituality of the Church written about AD
80 and attributed to the apostles) or to
survey the writings of the Church Fathers,
such as St. Clement (d. 101) and St.
Ignatius of Antioch (d. 110) to name just
two, we find clear testimony that men
were chosen as bishops, priests, and
deacons.
I remember Archbishop Fulton Sheen
once said, "If our Lord would have ordained
women, He would have definitely ordained
His own Blessed Mother, free of sin, but
He did not." Therefore, the Church remains
faithful to the type of ordained ministry
willed by Christ and maintained by the
apostles. The Catechism asserts, "The
Church recognizes herself to be bound by
this choice made by the Lord Himself. For
this reason, the ordination of women is
not possible" (#1577).
While the Church bases its teaching
concerning the restriction of ordination to
men alone heavily on the consistent
tradition handed down since the time of
the apostles, the answer also rests on the
understanding of a sacrament.
When considering these points, one must
admit that our Lord emancipated women
from the constraints imposed by Jewish
society. Therefore, Jesus did not omit
calling women as apostles because of
some social or political convention; rather,
the reason must lie within the nature of the
human person which not only recognizes the
equality between man and women, but
also their diversity. Pope John Paul II in
his apostolic letterMulieris Dignitatem stated,
"In calling only men as his apostles, Christ
acted in a completely free and sovereign
manner. In doing so, He exercised the
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The Church must be faithful to the sign
value or the substance of the
sacrament.
Pope Pius XII, echoing the teachings of
the Council of Trent, stated, "The Church
has no power over the substance of the
sacraments, that is to say, over what
Christ the Lord, as the sources of Revelation
bear witness, determined should be
m a i nt a i n e d in the sacramental
sign" ("Sacramentum Ordinis," No. 5).
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These sacramental signs are symbolic of
actions and things, such as water in
baptism symbolizes life and cleansing,
and reminds us of the parting the waters
to bring life at Genesis, the flood waters
which destroyed evil in Noah's time, the
parting of the Red Sea to bring the people
out of slavery and the water which flowed
from the heart of Christ on the cross.
These signs also unite a person to the
everlasting, eternal ministry of Christ
Himself. For example, the Mass is not just
a ritual meal or a pious remembrance of
the Last Supper; the Mass participates in
and makes present the everlasting,
eternal sacrifice of our Lord on the cross
and His resurrection.
In the same way, through Holy Orders, a
priest is called to represent Christ Himself.
For instance, at Mass, the priest acts in
persona Christi "the priest enacts the
image of Christ, in whose person and by
whose power he pronounces the words of
consecration" (St. Thomas Aquinas,
"Summa Theologiae III," 83, 1, 3).
The Catechism of the Catholic
Churchbeautifully states, "The ordained
minister is, as it were, an icon of Christ
the priest" (No. 1142). In this sense, an
intrinsic part of the sacramental sign of
Holy Orders is the manhood of Christ.
Using St. Paul's analogy on Christ's
relationship to the Church as the groom
with His bride, Pope John Paul II (as did
Pope Paul VI) reflected that our Lord's
sacrifice on the cross with the offering of
His body and blood "gives definitive
prominence to the spousal meaning of
God's love" ("Mulieris Dignitatem," No.
26). Christ is the bridegroom who has
offered Himself completely as Redeemer
to His bride, the Church, which He has
created. The holy Eucharist continues to
make present the redemptive act of our
Lord and continues to nourish the Church.
Thereupon, Christ, the bridegroom, is
united with His bride, the Church, through
the Eucharist. Pope John Paul II
concluded, "Since Christ, in instituting the
Eucharist linked it in such an explicit way
to the priestly service of the Apostles, it is
legitimate to conclude that He thereby
wished to express the relationship
between man and woman, between what
is 'feminine' and what is 'masculine.' It is a
relationship willed by God both in the
mystery of creation and in the mystery of
Redemption. It is the Eucharist above all
the expresses the redemptive act of
Christ, the Bridegroom, toward the
Church, the Bride. This is clear and
unambiguous when the sacramental
ministry of the Eucharist, in which the
priest acts 'in persona Christi,' is performed
by man" (No. 26). (For a fuller discussion
of
this
po i n t ,
please
confer
the Declaration on the Admission of
Women to the Ministerial Priesthood (Inter
Insigniores) (1976) and Pope John Paul
II's "Mulieris Dignitatem," No. 26.)
Pope Paul VI asserted these points when
he wrote to Archbishop Coggan,
Archbishop of Canterbury and spiritual
leader of the Anglican Church, concerning
the ordination of women to the priesthood
(Nov. 30, 1975): "[The Catholic Church]
holds that it is not admissible to ordain
women to the priesthood, for very
fundamental reasons. These reasons
include: the example recorded in the
Sacred Scriptures of Christ choosing His
apostles only from among men; the
constant practice of the Church, which
has imitated Christ in choosing only men;
and her living teaching authority which
has consistently held that the exclusion of
women from the priesthood is in
accordance with God's plan for His
Church."
The Catechism also addressed
someone's "right" to be a priest: "No one
has a right to receive the sacrament of
Holy Orders. Indeed, no one claims this
office for himself; he is called to it by God.
Anyone who thinks he recognizes the
signs of God's call to the ordained ministry
must humbly submit his desire to the
authority of the Church, who has the
responsibility and right to call someone to
receive orders. Like every grace this
sacrament can be received only as an
unmerited gift" (No. 1578).
Despite the consistent teaching of the
Church concerning this matter, Pope John
Paul II deemed it necessary to reiterate it
once again in his apostolic letter
"Ordinatio Sacerdotalis" (May 22, 1994):
"Wherefore, in order that all doubt may be
removed regarding a matter of great
importance, a matter which pertains to the
Church's divine constitution itself, in virtue
of my ministry of confirming the brethren, I
declare that the Church has no authority
whatsoever to confer priestly ordination
on women and that this judgment is to be
definitively held by all the Church's
faithful" (No. 4). The Holy Father's answer
is clear and definitive.
Nevertheless, as stated in the question,
once again the faithful are scandalized by
the defiance of the nine women who
attempted ordination. A similar action took
place in Germany in 2002, and those
seven
women
were
formally
excommunicated. Keep in mind that the
attempted ordination in both of these
cases is totally invalid; they may pretend
to be priests, but they are not priests.
While their action is scandalous, it is also
cowardly. If they are so dissatisfied with
the teachings of the Catholic Church, why
not join another church or start their own
church? Perhaps they realize by leaving
the Catholic Church they would not
receive the publicity they crave. Actually,
their actions reveal their understanding of
priesthood as opposed to Christs, who
came to serve, not be served. What
organization would want to ordain, employ
or admit someone who has no respect for
authority or the organization/s rules?
The restriction of Holy Orders to men
alone does not denigrate the role of
women in the Church. Think of some of
the great female saints like St. Clare, St.
Teresa of Avila and St. Catherine of
Sienna whose spiritual writings and
example are still honored today. Think of
famous women in our American Church:
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (a wife, mother
and religious), St. Katherine Drexel, St.
Frances Cabrini and St. Kateri Tekawitha.
Our country in America has a beautiful
legacy of women religious who have
served
in
schools,
parishes,
hospitals and orphanages. Each parish
benefits greatly from the services of lay
women who offer their time and talent in
numerous capacities. Pope John Paul II
emphasized in his apostolic letter, "The
presence and the role of women in the life
and the mission of the Church, although
not linked to the ministerial priesthood,
remain absolutely necessary and
irreplaceable" (No. 3).
I remember how our late Holy Father
addressed this question when he visited
Philadelphia in 1979, while I was still in
the seminary. He reminded us that Christ
calls each of us to share in His mission.
Some people are called to be priests,
some religious brothers and sisters, some
as spouses, some as parents, some as
single laity. A vocation is not a "right" but
a call from Christ through the Church as
He has established it. The distinction is
not based on superiority, but on a
difference in the levels of function and
service. Everyone shares in the mission of
Christ according to His plan and design,
and by His grace help build-up the
kingdom of God. As counseled by Vatican
II's Dogmatic Constitution on the Church,
may we faithfully, humbly and respectfully
submit to the teachings of our Church as
guided by the Holy Spirit.
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Lenten Mission 2015
Walking on the Water
Our Mission Priest will be Fr. David Nicgorski, OMV Provincial of the Oblates of the Virgin
Mary. The theme of this year’s Lenten Mission is “Walking on the Water”. The preaching will
be focused on how we might rekindle the flame and the passion of your relations with God. Plan
now to make this your special time of prayer during Lent, and take this wonderful opportunity to
grow closer to the Lord.
The weekend of March 21 – 22
Fr. Nicgorski will celebrate the Saturday 4:00p.m. Mass & speak at all the weekend Masses
Monday, March 23 to Wednesday, March 25
Fr. Nicgorski will celebrate the 8:30a.m. Mass and speak each evening at 6:30p.m.
A free will offering will be requested on the last evening.
Fr. Nicgorski is a member of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary, an international
religious community with an Italian heritage founded in 1826. He’s recently
been appointed for a second term as provincial of the U.S. His previous
assignment as the director of his community’s Parish Mission and Retreat
Team put him on the road around the country preaching parish missions as
well as offering directed retreats and preached retreats to diocesan and
religious clergy, seminarians, religious communities, and lay groups.
Fr. Dave was ordained in 1991 after studies in Rome and Boston. He’s a
Philadelphia native, but lives now in Milton, MA with his community at St.
Joseph Retreat House.
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ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION
What is Salvation?
Presenter: Fr. Murchadh O’Madagain
Monday, March 9, 6:30pm
Location: Parish Center, Hall A
In this talk Fr. Murchadh will address the
whole idea of salvation. What do we mean by salvation
and being ‘saved’? How exactly are we to become holy
enough to reach heaven? What do we mean by
redemption? This talk hopes to address some of the most
fundamental ideas of our faith and what these concepts
mean. We hope you will enjoy it.
God's Magnificent Series of
Covenants
Presenter: Albert Howes
Monday, March 9 & 16
Location: Magi Hall 9:30am-11:00am
God makes covenants with his people. Examples are
Noah, Abraham, Moses, etc. Covenants explain why God
says the things He says and does the things He does in
Scripture. If you understand this concept, then everything
else falls into place. The details that once seemed obscure
start making sense. Join us for this seven part series.
You Can Understand
the Bible!
Facilitator: Edwina Hassi
Thursdays, Mar. 12-26
and Apr. 9-16
1:30pm, Parish Ctr., Hall A
If you want a better understanding of our faith, and a
deeper relationship with God, then you should join us for
A Quick Journey Through the Bible. This study is suitable
for both beginners and for those who are experienced at
Bible study. The study will include a series of eight,
half-hour videos presented by Jeff Cavins. Each video
will be followed by a lively group discussion. By being a
part of this study, you will not only benefit personally, but
you will also help to bring about a profound renewal in
our parish as we all grow closer to Christ. $18 for student
book and materials.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
941-485-2325
Jesus Day-1st Communion Retreat Last Opportunity Sat., Mar. 14, 9:00am until 12:00noon.
Begins in the Parish Center A and continues to the Cathedral Chapel. It is required that Parent (Guardian &
Child) attend together. For more info: Sr. Frances or Alice 941-485-2325.
Religious Education
No Classes on Sunday, March 8 or Wednesday, March 11
Classes Resume with Family Class on Sun., Mar. 15-Parish Ctr, Hall A
or Wed., Mar. 18-School Lunchroom
We ask for anyone in the classes (Adult or Child) who plays an instrument to play an appropriate song at the Family
Class. We have been so blest to have a number of our students play a song for our families. Sr. Frances will bring a
wonderful program to learn more from our journey through Lent to Holy Week.
EPIPHANY CATHEDRAL SCHOOL
Preschool at Epiphany
for 3s & 4s- VPK
We are currently enrolling three &/or
four year old children in the preschool
here at Epiphany Early Childhood at
this time. We are a School Readiness
funded provider and a State of Florida VPK provider.
Children who will be 3 or 4 years old by September
1st are welcome. For more information call Epiphany
Early Childhood, Mrs. Bauer at 941-484-8556 or
e-mail [email protected]
941-488-2215
Wanted: Lunch Angels!
Would you like to help provide a child at Epiphany
Cathedral School with lunch? Seventy-one percent
of our families require financial assistance. We are
looking for Lunch Angels to contribute and help offset
the cost of lunch for our children who are in need.
For more information, please contact the school
office at 941-488-2215 and ask for Dorothy.
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EPIPHANY YOUTH
March 2015
941-615-0293
UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS
8-NO Youth Group—Enjoy Spring Break!
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11– NO EDGE – Happy Spring Break!
14-Service: 11-2 OLPH & 4:30-6:30 Challenger BB •
14-“Mary Poppins” 2p -limited tickets at $13.00
15-LIFE TEEN Mass/Youth Group 5:30-8:00pm
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22 -LIFE TEEN Mass/Youth Group 5:30-8:00pm
24-Class of 2015 Review Class for Confirmation 6:30-8pm
25- EDGE youth group-7t h& 8th gr 6:30-8pm
29-Palm Sunday Procession, Mass & Bible on the Beach
April 2015
1- EDGE youth group-7t h& 8th gr 6:30-8pm
2-Service: Holy Thurs Mass, 5-8p, set up luminaries
5-He is Risen! No 5:30 pm Mass or Youth Group
8- EDGE youth group-7t h& 8th gr 6:30-8pm
10-12-NET Retreat at OLPH, for Confirmation
15- EDGE youth group-7t h& 8th gr 6:30-8pm
18-Confirmation Reconciliation 5pm in cathedral
21-Confirmation Rehearsal 6:30 pm in cathedral
23-Rite of Confirmation for 2015 Class-6:30pm
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NOTE: March 20 Retreat Cancelled!
NET Retreat-April 10-12, papers & $150
fee NOW OVERDUE!
LIFE TEEN Summer Camp, Covecrest,
6/8-6/13; check your email for forms &
info-GET DEPOSIT IN BY THIS FRIDAY,
MARCH 13, AND BE ENTERED IN A
DRAWING FOR $300 scholarship!
Golf Outing April 25th-Register Now!
World Youth Day, Krakow, Poland
July, 2016-$300 deposit due March 10!
Service Day: 3/14-OLPH 11:00am-1:30pm
3/14-Challenger Baseball 4:30-6:30pm
Ave Maria Teen Conference-7/10-7/12
Steubenville FL Teen Conference-Orl: 7/17-7/19
K OF C CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
Knights of Columbus Charity Golf Tournament
Tee it up for Charity. 34th Annual Knights of Columbus Charity Golf Tournament will be played at
Lake Venice Golf Club on March 21, 2015 at 8:00 AM. The format will be a 4 man scramble, Captain’s
Choice with a shotgun start. We will have at least two men’s and one women’s/mixed flight. Check in
begins at 7:30am at the golf course, and tee off promptly at 8:00am. All golfers are Welcome! Please
join us for a fun day for a good cause.
The cost of this event will be $65.00 per person, which will include: Golf and cart,
Coffee and donut, refreshments, and dinner.
Past year’s proceeds have gone to Boys and Girls Club of Venice, Epiphany Cathedral
Outreach, St. Vincent DePaul Society, Our Mothers House, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of
the Sun Coast, Senior Friendship Centers, Pregnancy Solutions, Pregnancy Center,
Veteran’s Home (Port Charlotte), Sugar Bowl, Refugee Support, Loveland Center,
Special Olympics, S.T.A.R., Smith Center, Dreams Are Free, Epiphany Cathedral
School and others.
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Submit Entry form and payment by 3/16/15 to:
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Eric Schneider, 526 Oxford Drive, Venice, Fl. 34293.
HAPPENINGS AROUND THE PARISH
Spirit of Love Charismatic
Prayer Group “Walking with Jesus”
Magi Hall, Corner of Tampa/Harbor
Thursday, March 12th at 7:00pm
Join us for weekly praise, worship and faith sharing.
Attention Legion of Mary Members
The Legion of Mary will be holding its annual Acies.
It will be held on Sat., Mar. 21, at St. Martha's Parish,
200 North Orange Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236.
Consecration and prayers will begin at 10:15am. Mass at
11:00am, followed by lunch. All Legion of Mary active
and auxiliary members are invited to attend. Auxiliaries
who will be attending are asked to please contact Marie
Rasch, 941-484-4043, or Judy Paleski , 941-780-0753 by
Friday, March 13.
SPRING GARAGE SALE COMING
It’s time to clean out your garage and closets for
EPIPHANY SCHOOL’S SPRING GARAGE SALE!
We will be accepting your gently used (and new) treasures
in the large trailer located in the front of the Parish Office
by the Rectory beginning now and daily through March
11 or you may drop items off at the Compass Experience
Bldg.,1216 E. Venice Ave. All of Epiphany’s past garage
sales have been overwhelming successes, and this one
promises to be the same if not better.
Knights of Columbus #7052
BINGO EVERY SUNDAY Doors open at noon;
Bingo at 1:00pm till 5pm.
Approximately $1250 in prizes.
Casino Trip
Knights of Columbus bus trip to Hard Rock Casino in
Tampa will be Mar. 9th, 2015. Bus leaves Epiphany
parking lot at 9:00am. Call Frank Evans at 941-480-1038
for reservations and further information.
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Dance
Saturday, March 14th
Hors D’oeuvers: 5:00-5:45pm, Dinner: 5:45pm.
Dinner will include salad, rolls, butter, corned
beef, cabbage, and potatoes. Dessert will be ice cream with
crème de menthe. Music for your dancing pleasure. Cost
$15.00 per person. Reservations a must! Call Esther Evans,
941-480-1038. Make checks payable to K of C #7052. Mail
payment to: Mr. & Mrs. Frank Evans, 147 Tampa Ave. E.
#703, Venice, FL 34285. Come celebrate St. Pat’s Day!
K of C Pancake Breakfast
Pancake Breakfasts are served the first & third Sunday of
each month. The next breakfast is Sunday, March 15th
from 8:00-11:00am. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage,
biscuits and sausage gravy, juice, coffee and tea. Cost is
$5.00, children 6 years and under free with paid adult.
Here is something new and exciting: The Garage Sale
itself will be held off the
property for the first time at
the Compass Experience
Building, 1216 E. Venice
Ave. (used to be the Center
of Hope Bldg.) on Thurs.,
March 12 (5:00pm-8:00pm),
Fri., March 13 (10:00am5:00pm), and Sat., March
14 (8:00am- 6:00pm) with
50% off from 4:00pm6:00pm.. This spacious
building with plenty of
parking operated by one of
our parishioners will guarantee a successful sale! For
additional information or questions, contact Helen Flynn
at 941-416-2244. Please tell others about the times and
place of the sale. Happy Donating and Happy Shopping!
The Secular Franciscan Order
This is a community of lay Catholic men and women who
seek to pattern their lives after Christ, according to the
rule of St. Francis of Assisi. Our next meeting is Sunday,
Mar. 15th at 2:00pm in Room 107 of the Soy Building.
For more information call Tom Shumate, 941-408-6637.
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The Epiphany Cathedral
Council of Catholic Women
Coming Soon! Our favorite event of the year! "Strut
our Stuff in Paradise" Fashion Show and luncheon.
Raffles, prizes and more on Wednesday, March 25th at
Plantation Country Club at 11:30am. Mail check for $35
payable to Epiphany Cathedral to Fran Frederick, 1913
San Silvestro Dr., Venice, FL 34285 with your salmon or
chicken order. If ordering for a table of 8, please list all
names and menu choices.
ATTENTION: All Women of Epiphany
The Venice Diocesan Council of Catholic Women is
sponsoring a convention April 24th and April 25th.
We will have guest speakers including the National Council
of Women President, Rebecca Woodhull and Rosi
Schumacher, Florida Council of Catholic Women President
and Florida Province Director. This conference is open to
all Catholic Women so please consider joining for both
fun-filled and informative days.
Any questions, please contact Joyce Aubrey, 941-484-1788
or Edna Rohan, 941-451-8225.
SAVE THE DATE AND STAY HEALTHY
Blood Drive
There will be a Blood Drive from One Blood on Tuesday, March 24, from 7:30am12:00pm. The Big Red Bus will be in the Parking Lot. To schedule your appointment time call Marianne
Maas at 941-483-1985.
Life Screening
Epiphany Cathedral is pleased to offer a preventive health event. Life Line Screening, a leading
provider of community-based preventive health screenings, will host their affordable, non-invasive and painless
health screenings on Thurs., April 9, 2015. Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems
related to: blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured
aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart
beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screening, for men and women, used to assess the risk of
osteoporosis. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from
$149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete Also, we are happy to
announce that Life Line Screening is working with us to provide our members $10 additional discounts off of a screening
package in addition to a $10 donation to Epiphany Cathedral. You must sign up via a registration sheet available in
the front office or by calling the special Helping Hands registration number, which is 1-800-324-9458, in order for
us to receive our $10 donation as well. If you prefer to visit the exclusive Helping Hands website to register, you
may do so by visiting www.helpinghandsforhealth.com. You must sign up one of these three ways in order to get
both the $10 discount as well as the $10 donation for our organization
FREE TAX HELP
February 3rd thru April 15
Venice Community Center
Tuesday 9:00am - 4:00pm, Wednesday 9:00am - 1:00pm,
Thursday 11:00am - 7:00pm
Sponsored by AARP
Cruise the Danube, August 2015
w/ Father Shea only TWO CABINS LEFT
This River Cruise with Viking takes you through four of
Europe’s most enchanting countries along the Danube
River: Austria, Germany, Hungary, and Slovakia.
If you might be interested in joining Father Shea on this
cruise, please contact Vacation Travel Inc., 109 Tampa
Ave. W., Venice, FL 34285 or call 941-485-1850.
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Come To The Water
Wednesday, March 11th, Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Retreat Center in Venice invites everyone to a Day of
Prayer. The day includes continental breakfast, lunch,
two conferences, opportunity for the Sacrament of
Reconciliation and concludes with Mass. The day begins
at 9:30am and concludes at 3:00pm. The cost is $25 per
person in advance, $30 at the door. Please contact OLPH
at 941-486-0233 for additional information or visit
www.olph-retreat.org for registration forms.
Pilgrimage to Fatima & Lourdes
with Barcelona
WHEN: October 23-November 1, 2015
WHO: Collette Tours
Included in the Price:10 days, 16 meals,
Hometown transfer from Epiphany
Cathedral to Tampa Airport.
Book NOW and SAVE $200 Per Person.
Contact Marianne Maas 941-320-5476 for details.
Space is limited!
MINISTRIES & GROUPS CONTACT INFORMATION
PLEASE
CHECK OUR PARISH WEBSITE FOR MORE LISTINGS!
Respite/Samaritans/Special Services
The Respite volunteers provide temporary breaks for caregivers and a caring and helpful presence for a
homebound person. A Diocesan course prepares the volunteers and all Respite volunteers are insured by a
grant from the Council of Catholic Women. Samaritans provide transportation assistance for medical appointments,
grocery shopping, and other special needs as necessary. In addition, telephone reassurance consists of
telephone calls by volunteers on a regular basis to parishioners with special needs. Fingerprinting required.
Liturgy Ministries
Adoration Coordinator - Jenny Holaday 941-441-7495
Liturgical Arts - Barbara Pestorius 941-493-9348 or
[email protected]
Altar Server Coordinator (Children) Susan Hanks 941-485-1496
(Adults) Albert Howes 941-484-3368
Coordinator of Readers - Donna & Bob Vodraska
941-496-4464 or [email protected]
Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister Coordinators Ken & Joyce Aubrey 941-484-1788 [email protected]
Communion for the homebound - Marianne Maas 941-483-1985
Greeters - Vee Garry-Chiulli 941-485-6989
Ushers - Tom Altman [email protected]
Support Groups
Alcoholics Anonymous - Tuesday 7:30 - 8:30pm in Magi
Hall, 200 Harbor Drive N. Tom 941-445-5148 or
Charlie 941-492-4134
AL-ANON - (For family and friends of alcoholics) Mon,
11am-12noon, Soy Bldg., Rm. 107. Sandy 941-484-1713
Bereavement Support Group - 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 3:30
to 5:00pm, Soy Bldg., Room 107, Joanne 941-485-1782
Compassionate Friends - the last Wednesday of each
month at 7:30pm, Soy Bldg. Rm 107. Larry 941-408-4231
Outreach Ministries
Our Lady Rosary Makers Guild - Patricia Rimay 941-301-7336
Project Rachel - If you’re struggling after an abortion,
don’t struggle alone. Call 888-456-4673
Respect Life Issues - Al & Margaret Cantanno 941-488-9603
Respite & Transportation for Elderly/Sick - Marianne
941-483-1985
Spiritual Direction - Sr. Maureen Byrne, SSND 941-416-3446
St. Vincent de Paul - Evelyn Marino 941-493-2027
Sunday Mass for Television:
Comcast: (channel 9), CW Network, 9:30am;
Verizon: (channel 4), CW Network, 9:30am
Venice Area Pregnancy Care Center - Judy Adams 941-485-1776
Music Ministries
Choir/Handbell - (Adults & High School Youth) Jennifer
Diamond, 941-484-6131 [email protected]
(Children) Sharon Guerin 941-488-1461 or 941-376-1537
[email protected]
Prayer Ministries
Adoration & Benediction -Jenny Holaday 941-441-7495
or [email protected]
Centering Prayer - Monday 10:00-11:00am. Mary Kay
Staudohur 941-408-4613.
CURSILLO -Ultreya - Irene Bauer 941-726-0368 or Sue
Seiler 941-493-2542
Divine Mercy Chaplet - Jenny Holaday 941-441-7495
or [email protected]
Emmaus Women’s Group - Nancy Archiable 513-703-8005
Legion of Mary - Judy Paleski, President 941-780-0753
MMP Cenacle - (Marian Movement of Priests)
Judy Paleski 941-780-0753
Prayer Request - email [email protected]
Prayer Companions - Marianne Maas 941-483-1985
Prayer Shawl Ministry - Gladys Cole 941-488-5443
Right To Life Prayer Vigil - Kim Wilkinson
941-493-0111 or email [email protected]
Rosary for Life - Margaret Cantanno 941-488-9603 or
[email protected]
Spirit of Love Prayer Group - Stephanie Oefinger
[email protected]
The Secular Franciscan Order - 3rd Sunday of each month
at 2:00pm, Soy Bldg. Rm 107. Tom Shumate, 941-408-6637
Social Ministries
Active Adults Program - Jerry Woelfel 941-484-8050
CCW - Fran Frederick 941-493-5904
Justice and Peace Apostolate– Ernie Zavodnyik
941-485-7436 or [email protected]
Knights of Columbus #7052 512 Substation Road Venice.
Chuck Hartley 941-493-3293
KC Hall for rent John 941-484-7707
Knights of Columbus #7052 Women's Auxiliary
(Sept. - April ) Addie Dunlop 941-497-2195
Meet and Greet Committee - Susan Rohman
941-244-0608 or email [email protected]
Bible Studies
Bible/Faith Sharing Group
Tuesday Morning-Don Corrigan 941-496-9308
Tuesday Evening-Mary Wright 941-270-0902
Red Tent Prayer Group
Gladys Cole 941-488-5443
Serendipity Bible Study
Maryann Gilmour 941-485-6133
FOR POSSIBLE BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS, email Susan: [email protected]
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