PARISH OFFICE 4301 W. Homosassa Trail Phone: 352-746-9422 Fax: 352-746-2335 Website: www.stscholastica.org Email: mychurch@stscholastica.org

PASTORAL STAFF Pastor: Rev. Michael R. Smith

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Thomas Spillett

Deacons: Deacon Terrence Knox Deacon Steve Sablone Deacon Robert Smith

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 4:00, 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00, 11:30 a.m.

Weekdays Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. Holy Days: To be announced

First Saturday: 8:30 a.m.

RECONCILIATION Saturday: 2:45-3:30 p.m. or anytime by appointment

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Friday: 9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. followed by Benediction

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Mon–Thurs: 7:30 a.m.– 3:30 p.m. Friday: Closed

INTERPAROCHIAL SCHOOL Pope John Paul II Catholic School 4341 W. Homosassa Trail

Lecanto, FL 34461 ● 352-746-2020

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Mass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass Intentions

Monday, January 9, 2012 The Baptism of the Lord

8:30 a.m. - † Susan Meek Tuesday, January 10, 2012 Weekday (First Week in Ordinary Time)

8:30 a.m. - † Gloria Filipiak

Wednesday, January 11, 2012 Weekday

8:30 a.m. - † Mario Bruno, † Frank &

† Louise Schweigert

Thursday, January 12, 2012 Weekday

8:30 a.m. - † Kenneth & † June Senn Friday, January 13, 2012 Weekday; St. Hilary, Bishop & Doctor of the Church

8:30 a.m.- † Edward Black

Saturday, January 14, 2012 Weekday

4:00 p.m. - ♥ For the People 6:00 p.m. - †Millie Stegeman

Sunday, January 15, 2012 The Epiphany of the Lord

9:00 a.m. - † Michael Ryan

11:30 a.m. - † Anthony Casola

†- Deceased ♥ - Intentions

The Sanctuary Candle and Altar Flowers for the

Week of January 8, 2012

The Sanctuary Candle burns In Loving Memory of

† Edward Black

The Altar Flowers are In Loving Memory of

† Edward Black and †Albert Gerity

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Lost, or found? The scene in Matthew 2:1-12 has popularly been called the Epiphany, which means "showing." Why “showing”? Because God revealed, He showed divine love to humanity through Jesus Christ. And while many of us are not familiar with the definition of Epiphany, we know the story perhaps a little too well. This story of the three magi visiting Jesus has ceased to challenge or inspire our Christian walk. Yet the story has much to teach us. The magi sought, and were humbly led, to give homage and honor to Jesus. Today our modem minds lead us in exactly opposite direction. We seek peace and fulfillment through our technology, ingenuity and

knowledge. We rely on skill and science, failing to recognize our dependence on God. We have forgotten humility, we have lost our seeking hearts. We no longer seek, we no longer find. God shows, but we no longer look. Make this Epiphany a day of new searching. Look deep into your hearts for God’s presence, and if you cannot find him there, set out on a journey anew.

Blessing of Homes for Epiphany

The Sunday after New Year's Day is the feast of the Epiphany. In imitation of the magi, who, according to Matthew's Gospel, came to the home of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, we ask Christ to visit our home and to bless all who dwell there. Inscribe above your door with a piece of chalk: 20+C+M+B+12 for the year and the Latin words “Christus mansionem benedicat,” May Christ bless this house.

Readings for the Week of January 8, 2012

Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12

Monday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11 or Acts 10:34-38 or

1 Jn 5:1-9/Mk 1:7-11

Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20/Mk 1:21-28 or 1 Sm 1:1-8 and

1:9-20/Mk 1:14-20 and 1:21-28

Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20/Mk 1:29-39

Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11/Mk 1:40-45

Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a/Mk 2:1-12

Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1/Mk 2:13-17

Next Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19/1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20/Jn

1:35-42

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Stewardship News

2011 Annual Pastoral Appeal Update

Results to Date

Goal: $77,105.00 Pledges: $76,421.34 Number of Gifts: 535 Percentage of Goal: 99.11% Average Gift: $142.84

St. Scholastica Parish offers Online

Giving!

“As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” - 1 Peter 4:10

• Reasons to sign up for Electronic Giving:

• No need to write checks or bring cash to church

• Peace-o-mind knowing that the church is receiving your

contribution even if you are unable to attend.

• More secure than checks.

• All contributions are recorded for you on your bank

statement with date of settlement.

• IT COSTS YOU NOTHING!

You will have the option to keep receiving your regular offering envelope packets if you wish. Visit our parish website

to sign up or receive more information at www.stscholastica.org.

Our Stewardship of Treasure Report

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Offertory ......................................................... $1,633.00 Online Giving .................................................. $1,208.50 Debt Reduction ................................................... $721.00 Catholic Education .................................................. $1.00 Retirement for Religious ....................................... $20.00 Christmas Flowers ................................................ $30.00 Immaculate Conception ........................................ $55.00 Christmas ....................................................... $24,881.00 Mary, Mother of God .......................................... $100.00 Repairs and Maintenance ................................. $5,000.00

Total Attendance for December 25:

4:00 pm - 704

6:30 pm - 407

Midnight - not recorded

11:30 am - 481

Stewardship Reflection for January 8, 2012 - Epiphany of the Lord

“They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they

opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold,

frankincense, and myrrh...” - Matthew 2:11

Notice the distinct order of events in the Magi’s

visit. First they knelt before Jesus and prayed to Him. Then they

presented Him with their gifts. We, too, must take time to pray

before we presume to present our gifts to the Lord. We never

know what gifts God might be asking us to share. But when we

kneel before Him in prayer we will find the answer.

How Much Time Do You Spend with God? Minutes! Minutes! Minutes! How many

commercials do we hear every day advertising "free minutes"

or "endless minutes?" While the cell phone companies are

making us all aware of every minute that we spend talking or

texting, do we keep track of the minutes that we spend with

God? As much as some companies might advertise "free

minutes" the fact is that the minutes of our day are actually a

free gift from God alone. Every day God gives each of us

1,440 minutes – no strings attached – no contract to sign.

What do we do with those minutes? Do we give any of them

back to God? Consider these options:

Can you spend 1 minute every morning thanking God

for His blessings and asking Him how He wants you to use

your gifts?

Can you spend 10 minutes at the beginning or end of

each day in quiet prayer, spiritual reading and reflection?

Can you spend 30 minutes one day a week attending a

weekday Mass?

Can you commit to giving God 60 minutes every

week for Sunday Mass?

Try this test for one week. Keep track of the time

you spend with God and the time you spend talking, texting,

surfing the Internet and watching TV. Considering that God

gives you 1,440 free minutes every day, is He getting His fair

share back from you?

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New Parishioners

Seasonal, Part-time and Full-time newcomers to Mass at St.

Scholastica Catholic Church are always most welcome.

Please fill out a new parishioner registration form. They are

located on the table in the Church narthex and can be

returned to the parish office when completed. You may also

fill one out on the St. Scholastica website. Even if you are

here infrequently, we welcome you to join our Parish Family

Prayer Requests The Sick

We Remove The Sick Names At The End Of Each Month, So Please Update Regularly. Thank You!

Our People on Active Duty ♥♥♥♥ We ask that you pause for a moment to offer a prayer

to remember your loved ones who are actively serving our country: Ben Brands David Keith Matthew Biladeau Ken Yates Martin Reinhard David Bareither April Salem Michael McNulty Jody Mark Pombrio Chad Stratton Kevin F. Hayes Derick Pierce Phillip Costa Audrey-Anna Ward Thomas McConnell Grant Rosen Joseph Frantz Eric Ronald Bitz Peter Whitney Anthony Haros

Recently Deceased

† The Lord has chosen to call Ernest Giovanoli and Francisca Kreitschitz to come back home with Him. May he rest in the arms of God, as we continue to pray for him. The parish community of St. Scholastica wishes to extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

Epiphany of the Lord

The prophet Isaiah returns one more time in this Christmas season, now on the feast of the Epiphany. In the final chapters of Isaiah (chapters 56-66), the prophet is proclaiming God's word to the Israelites who

have returned to Jerusalem after the Exile in Babylon. What at first was a joyful return, has turned inward. Those who have taken up positions of power after returning to Jerusalem have marginalized even the Israelites who remained in the land during the Babylonian Captivity, not to mention the people of other nations whose defeat of Babylon actually facilitated Israel's restoration. In response, Isaiah proclaims that God's salvation is for all. Every nation will stream to Jerusalem to worship the Lord. Isaiah's message is reflected in Matthew's Gospel as he tells the story of the birth of Jesus. Christ comes for everyone! The followers of Christ in Matthew's community are not only the Jews who became Christians, but also the Gentiles who came to believe that Jesus was the Messiah. In Matthew's Gospel this latter group is represented by the Magi, who come from afar, while the Jewish Christians, who believe in God's word, are represented by Joseph, the faithful spouse of Mary. While the Epiphany is a great and joyous feast, it contains a cautionary message as well. God's salvation is for everyone. That means that no one can be excluded from the invitation to follow Christ. And once they choose to do so, they become our brothers and sisters in the Lord. If that is the case, when we demean, cast aside, or ignore others, we open ourselves to the same condemnation with which Isaiah castigated the powerful in Jerusalem in the sixth century BC. If we add statues of the Magi to our Nativity scene, it also means that we must add the stranger, the foreigner, the person not like us, to our life in Christ. ©2011 Liturgical Publications Inc

What is a sacramental seal and

where did it come from?

Leaving more than just a memory, there are some events in our life that are truly transforming, making us different people. The same thing can be said of spiritual things, especially sacraments. A sacramental seal or character is a theological concept to describe the life-changing and permanent effect of three sacraments on the person: baptism, confirmation, and holy orders. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that these sacraments confer a seal "by which the Christian shares in Christ's priesthood and is made a member of the Church according to different states and functions. This configuration to Christ and the Church, brought about by the Spirit, is indelible" (#1121). Once we receive these sacraments, we are forever changed. It's a spiritual "point of no return" whereby we take a step forward in our faith journey. We are marked as people of faith, as those who have received the Spirit and as those called to serve in ordained ministry. That is why these sacraments are received only once. The direction is set, the choice is made, and we are called by God to be his people. Nothing can change that, not even our own sinfulness. © 2010 Liturgical Publications Inc

Ron Krasneck Ethel Duryea Catherine Mignault Harvey Mignault Katie M. Natalie Boscia Kathi Mayfield Jill Halm Mariana Blain Mark Evensen Bob Carter Frank Bryne

Matthew Marconi John Marconi Ruth Hebdon Debra Hull Aida Avelino Anne Foster Barbara Stier Robert Hunt Joan Dalmanieras Raymond Martin Dolores Ayars

God’s PeopleGod’s PeopleGod’s PeopleGod’s People

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Week at a GlanceWeek at a GlanceWeek at a GlanceWeek at a Glance

Monday, January 9, 2012 6:00 p.m. - Hand Bell Choir (CH) 7:00 p.m. - RCIA (BE)

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 noon-Parish Nurse (CH) 10:00 a.m. - CCW Board Meeting (CH) 3:15 p.m. - Hand Chime Choir (CH) Wednesday, January 11, 2012 Bulletin Inserts Due for January 29, 2012 10:00 a.m. - PJPII School Mass (Our Lady of Grace) (CH) 11:00 a.m. - Senior Gathering 5:45 p.m. - Choir (CH) 7:00 p.m. - Men’s CRHP Meeting (BE)

Thursday, January 12, 2012 11:00 a.m. - Magnify the Lord (OS) 7:00 p.m.– Body of Christ Prayer Group (BE) Friday, January 13, 2012 9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. - Adoration (CH) 1:15 - 2:45 p.m. - Legion of Mary (BE) 4:00 p.m. - Benediction (CH)

Saturday, January 14, 2012 4:00 p.m. - Vigil Mass (CH) 6:00 p.m. - Vigil Mass (CH) Sunday, January 15, 2012 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. - K of C Pancake Breakfast (PJPIICA) 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Blood Drive 9:00 a.m. - Sunday Mass (CH) 10:15-10:25 a.m. - Faith Formation Classes (PJPII) 11:30 a.m. - Sunday Mass (CH) 11:30 a.m. - Catechist Meeting in Cafeteria

CH-Church; OF-Office; OS-Off Site; BE-Bethlehem Room; PJPIICA-Cafeteria; PJPII-School NO-Nurses Office

Parish Office HoursParish Office HoursParish Office HoursParish Office Hours

Monday Monday Monday Monday ---- ThursdayThursdayThursdayThursday

7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. ---- 3:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.

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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

Where on earth would you go to honor the magi? Iran or Saudi Arabia, Tarshish or the Isles come to mind, but Cologne, Germany would be a good choice. There the Shrine of the Three Kings has been the centerpiece of the city’s cathedral since the fourth century. Today it is the largest reliquary in the world: a gilded and ornamented triple casket gleaming high above the altar. In the fourth century, the supposed relics of the wise men were taken from Constantinople to Milan, where they remained until the German Emperor with the unlikely name Frederick Barbarossa (Red Beard) gave them to the Archbishop of Cologne. Ever since, pilgrims have streamed into the city to honor the magi, the first of all pilgrims, and thus the heavenly patrons of all who have some holy wanderlust. This largest Gothic cathedral in Europe today was begun in the mid-1200s to house the relics. In medieval times, the relics in a city’s possession were often the key to a sound international economy. The reliquary was last opened in 1864, and the remains of three men were indeed discovered. The cathedral is well worth a visit, with enormous twin spires forming the largest façade of any church in the world (it is the model for St. Patrick’s in New York). Construction began in 1248 and ended in 1880, a six-hundred-year project. Today, it is a World Heritage Site, described by the U.N. as “an exceptional work of human creative genius.” This great treasure of our tradition suffered fourteen direct bomb hits in World War II but did not collapse. It survived while the city burned around it, preserved, the townspeople say, by three heavenly patrons. —Rev. James Field, © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.

GOD’S PROMISE TO ALL PEOPLE

Today Isaiah reminds the people of God that the land shall be restored to their possession, they shall rejoice to see their peo-ple return from the bondage of exile, and that they shall be a light to the nations. In other words, through the people of Israel, the Savior shall come to all people who seek God with a sincere heart. This brings joy and the radiance of God’s glory to all the world and to all people everywhere. Through the fidelity of the people of God, and through God’s fidelity to them, all people shall become God’s children and rejoice in the fulfillment of God’s promise to Israel. © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.

THE HOLY STAR

O Father, may that holy star Grow every year more bright And send its glorious beams afar To fill the world with light. —William Cullen Bryant

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Monthly Senior Gathering

You are invited to our Senior Gathering in the Bethlehem Room every second Wednesday of the month from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

We gather to enjoy a good meal, share and celebrate birthdays and anniversaries, play bingo, and share our stories. This is an opportunity for fellowship for seniors who are limited in their activities.

The next Senior Gathering will take place on

January 11, 2012

It is important for all new seniors who are interested in the senior gathering to please notify Pam Coburn at 513-4115.

Daystar

Daystar Life Center, located in Crystal River, is a non-profit agency that helps residents in Citrus County. Daystar gives food 6 times per year. Free clothing 2 times a year and financial help once a year to qualified families.

Your donation to Daystar 18/100 Club is always needed and appreciated. Quarterly donation of $18.00 buys 100 lbs. of food. Yearly donation of $72.00 buys 400 lbs. of food.

Envelopes are in the narthex and you may place your donation in the collection basket. Thank you so much and may God reward you for your Stewardship.

Respect Life

The Citrus County Right to Life signature drive will be published in the Chronicle near January 22nd. Our group will be collecting signatures at all Masses on January 7th and 8th. The donation

to cover the cost is $5.00 each. Thank you for supporting this publication.

Do All Legal Experts Approve of Roe?

No. Roe has been criticized by several Supreme Court justices, and even by legal experts who favor legalized abortion. Justice Byron White called it “an exercise of raw judicial power.” Yale law professor John Hart Ely has said that Roe is “a very bad decision….It is bad because it is bad constitutional law, or rather

because it is not constitutional law and gives almost no sense of an obligation to try to be.” Edward Lazarus, former clerk to Justice Harry Blackmun who wrote the Roe opinion, says that “Roe, as constitutional interpretation, is virtually impossible to defend.”

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Parish News Outreach News

R osary Making Class

Learn to make your own Rosaries. Anyone interested in taking a Rosary making class, one is being offered by the Council of Catholic Women on January 17, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Bethlehem Room. Ann Downer, a member of the council, has been making Rosaries for over 15 years and wants to share her experience with others. Ann has made over 1,500 Rosaries herself. Most all of what she makes she donates to the Prison Ministries, Military personnel, and Missionaries abroad. If you are interested, please contact Ann at 746-4669. All materials will be supplied by the CCW at no cost and you can keep the first Rosary you make. These Rosaries will make a wonderful gift for family and friends. The class will take about two hours and some refreshments will be served. If you wish to continue making Rosaries, the CCW will supply everything you will need. These additionally made Rosaries will go to Missionaries around the world. A great way to start the year.

T he Neapolitan Ice Cream Shoppe will be hosting a monthly fundraiser for our Council of Catholic Women. They will donate 20% of their sales from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on the 3rd Saturday of every month. They serve Working Cow ice cream products including premium ice cream, no sugar added, sherbets and frozen yogurts among other favorites. They are located at 2484 N. Heritage Oaks Path in Hernando, just off Hwy 486 near the Publix shopping plaza. Treat yourself to ice cream and help the CCW raise money.

E vening Bible Study will start Monday, January 9th with a Little Rock Scripture Study entitled Praying the Scriptures. This is a 7-week study including an introduction, which gives a greater appreciation of the Scriptures as a source of our prayers, especially the rich history and meaning of the prayers of the Mass. All are invited to join us—no prior experience with Bible Study is needed. We meet Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in Citrus Hills. Please call Sherri Turner, 746-2148, for further information.

Parish Calendar of Events

Please check out the Parish Calendar of Events at

www.stscholastica.org for any upcoming events in the Parish and around the Diocese.

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Youth Ministry

Cheryl Clamer ● 352-746-9422 ● youthministry@stscholastica.org

Please consider joining the St. Scholastica Youth Group. For more information please contact Cheryl Clamer at 628-7581 or e-mail Cheryl at the above e-mail address.

Spiritual Enrichment and Adoration

Magnify the Lord LK.1:46

May our Infant Savior, Jesus and His Beautiful Mother, Mary along with Saint Joseph, reach out to all of you in our parish of St. Scholastica, with His bountiful and grace filled gifts, so you may know His holy will and perfectly fulfill it.

For a little while we will continue to meet for SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT at my home and this will be on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. We hope this will open time for you to spend on Friday for ADORATION.

Call Mrs. Rita Hansen, OP, Spiritual Director for information at

382-8503.

Knights of Columbus,

St. Scholastica Council #14485

All men of the Parish are invited to join us to learn what the Knights of Columbus does for the parish and community. For more information contact: Dana Rossignol at 726-1646, or Ron Kornatowski at 563-5994.

Upcoming Calendar of Events

January 15 - Knights Breakfast from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. January 26 - Officers Meeting at 7:00 p.m. (PJPII)

St. Scholastica Council of Catholic

Women

All women of the Parish are invited to join us to learn what the Council of Catholic women do for our parish and community. For more information contact: Jeannine Davis at 352-527-2209.

Upcoming Calendar of Events

January 10 - Board Meeting 10:00 a.m. (BE) Trish January 16 - Rosary 10:30 a.m. with General Meeting to follow. (Chinese Auction)

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R.C.I.A. takes place on Mondays @ 7:00 p.m. in the Bethlehem Room. We invite all who desire to become members of the Catholic Faith; desire

to complete their training in the faith; or members who would like to acquire a better understanding of their faith to join us.

All inquiries welcome: for more information please call Deacon Terry or Hazel Knox @ 352-628-6979

Faith Formation News

Parish Ministries

Faith Formation News

Faith Formation Classes take place on Sunday, from 10:15 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. Classes take place in PJPII Catholic School. All children should be dropped off and picked up at the school cafeteria. The Faith Formation Calendar for the year is on the website: www.stscholastica.org under the Faith Formation Calendar of events.

Classes:

January 8 - Classes January 15 - Classes. Catechist Meeting at 11:30 a.m. January 22 - Classes January 29 - Classes

Keep up with all of the upcoming classes and events on our new Facebook page. Also check all of your grade assignments at www.stscholastica.org under Youth

Faith Formation and click on the link: SSFF2011-2012 Home

Assignments under the Links heading.

Music Ministry News

Alex Groppe ● 352-746-9422 ● agroppe@stscholastica.org

For more information, please contact Alex at the above e-mail address or phone.

Please check out our new website at www.stscholastica.org There are forms for submitting bulletin articles, facilities scheduler, parish registration, Faith Formation and Prayer requests.

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Diocesan News

This year, Pope John Paul II Catholic School has a new program called Investment in Education. We will be giving away $50,000 and at the same time, we will be raising $50,000 for our school! For those of you who are not aware of our fundraiser, it’s a drawing that takes place over 10 months, each month five entries are drawn and each winner receives $1,000. The entry is placed back in the barrel for each subsequent drawing. The cost to enter is $100 and if you would like to split the cost of a ticket with friends, you may do a four way split which would only cost $25 each! A Ticket makes a great gift!

To purchase a ticket, contact the school at 746-2020. The first drawing is January 4, 2012, so do not delay!

The Catholics Come Home® initiative for the Diocese of St. Petersburg is a media campaign intended to show the beauty of our faith and to invite those who have left the Catholic faith or just “wandered away” to come back home. The Advent/Christmas season provides an excellent opportunity to invite people to come home to the Catholic Church.

From December 16-January 22 television commercials will be aired on almost every network and cable station in the Tampa Bay media market. These are positive messages that will evoke pride in our Catholic faith and will allow viewers who have been away from the practice of the Catholic faith to say, “There’s a place for us—we are invited back!”

The television ads alone are not sufficient. The invitation, witness and hospitality of all parishioners is needed. We can invite family members, friends, neighbors and fellow workers to rediscover their Catholic faith or embrace it for the first time. Invite them home this Christmas!

For more information and to find out how you can help, visit: www.dosp.org and click on the Diocese of St. Petersburg/Catholics Come Home® logo on the front page of the website.

Our Lady of Fatima Women’s Club Presents: The Annual Military Card Party

Where: Our Lady of Fatima Parish Hall, Inverness. Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 Doors Open at 11:00 a.m. Lunch at 12:00 noon

Games Begin at 1:00 p.m. Cost: $12.00 Entrance Fee includes Lunch Buffet, Coffee & Desserts, AND PRIZES!!!

Funds raised benefit the Pregnancy Center & Helping Hands

For information & reservations, please contact event chairperson: Joan Wirthman at 726-5938 or Ann Maccabee at 637-4515.

Happily Married Couples:

It’s New Year’s Resolution Time!. Resolve to start a new love affair with your spouse that’s beyond your wildest dreams! It can happen on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Sign up so you can renew your love for one another. The next available WWME weekend in this diocese is January 27-29 at the Holiday Inn Express in New Tampa. For information call 813-270-7832 or go on-line at www.wwme-tampabay.org.

Counseling Services Available

Catholic Charities provides services to all persons, without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin or handicapped conditions. It’s difficult to ask someone for help. Most of us think we should be able to handle our problems on our own. There are licensed Therapists available in Citrus County who counsel on a sliding fee scale so that services can be made available to all in need.

Please contact us if you are having difficulty dealing with a loss, parenting an out of control teenager, feeling anxious or depressed, or having a difficult time in your life. We offer morning, afternoon, and evening appointments in our Spring Hill office. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-242-9012, ext. 23.

Tricky Tray

The Council of Catholic Women of Our Lady of Grace Church is hosting their annual Tricky Tray Fund Raiser, Saturday, January 21, 2012, in the Parish Life Center, 6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. and the drawings begin at 11:30 a.m.

Our Tricky Tray features baskets with contents valued at $25 or more, raffles and money trees. Items this year include a mahjong set, gift certificates for golf, restaurants and supermarkets. You may purchase a sheet of 25 numbered tickets for $5 for deposit in a bag adjacent to your choice of baskets. The Life South Blood Mobile will be on site. Ticket tenders will be available for blood donors and for those who cannot stay. Proceeds go to needed items for the church and charitable contributions. For information contact Bernita Becker at 352-344-0235

T he Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving with Bishop Robert Lynch honoring couples throughout the diocese who will celebrate 25, 50 or more years of marriage during 2012 will take place at St. Jude Cathedral on Sunday, February 12th at 3:00 p.m. A reception with light hors d’oeuvres will follow. You must preregister by contacting the parish office no

later than Tuesday, January 24th.