915 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE | FLAGLER BEACH, FL 32136 | PHONE: 386-439-2791 | FAX: 386-439-1362

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MAY 17, 2020

WELCOME TO SANTA MARIA DEL MAR

CATHOLIC CHURCH FR. MANNY B. LOPEZ

Pastor

JOHN CARNEY

Special Advisor

NICHOLAS CARRUBE

Parish Administrator

nick@smdmcc.org

KYLE DEPALMA

Assistant Administrator

Kyle@smdmcc.org

DENISE COLLINS

Director of Religious Education

denise@smdmcc.org

MARIA FLAKE

New Members/Hospitality

maria@smdmcc.org

KIM CAZZANIGA

Music Director/Youth Ministry

kim@smdmcc.org

JEANNIE JOHNSON

Parish Secretary

jean@smdmcc.org

CHRISTINE SUDANO

Administrative Assistant

christine@smdmcc.org

NILTON BOTELHO

Maintenance Supervisor

nilton@smdmcc.org

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Parish Office: The parish office, church, and all other buildings are closed until further notice, but the office phone is being answered remotely (see number above) during usual business hours (Tuesday-Friday, 9am– 4pm with a break for lunch). Parish Masses: Bishop Estévez has dispensed the faithful from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass until further notice. • BeginningMay 24, Sunday Mass will be

celebrated at 9am in the parking lot. Attendees must stay in their cars; masks are required.

• The 9am Sunday Mass and 9am Wednesday Mass will continue to be streamed on Facebook and YouTube.

• Beginning May 21, weekday Masses will be celebrated on Thursday, and Friday at 9am under the canopy outside the main church doors. Appropriately spaced seating will be provided in the covered walkways; masks are required.

Visit the parish website for additional information. Appointments with Fr. Manny: Fr. Manny is available by phone Wednesday 9:30am–12:30 pm, and Thursday and Friday 9am–Noon. Call the parish office, 386-439-2791, to schedule an appointment. Daily Readings: Daily Mass readings and brief video reflections are available from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Spiritual Communion: The Church encourages us to make an act of ‘spiritual communion’ when we are prevented from receiving the Eucharist at Mass: “My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.” (St. Alphonsus Liguori)

Rosary by Phone: Join the Legion of Mary daily at 4:20pm via conference call: 862-799-9790. For more information, Contact Steven at 215-527-7411. Diocesan Resources: The Diocese of St. Augustine Beginning has a special Coronavirus resource page, including links to televised, online, and radio Masses in our diocese and beyond. MAGNIFICAT: This monthly publication used for our weekday Masses is offering complimentary access online and via its iOS and Android apps. Laudate: The free Laudate app (iOS and Android) is a gateway to many Catholic prayers and other resources. FORMED: FORMED.org has given SMdM limited-time free access to its library. It has great resources for all, including kids. Click Sign Up; select “I Belong to a Parish or Organization;” find Santa Maria Del Mar by parish name, address, or zip code; enter your email—and you’re in! Rice Bowl: CRS has instructions for contributing online, by phone, and by mail. Rice bowls will be collected once we’re able to assemble again. Want to help others? You can help others in our community by mailing donations to Society of St. Vincent de Paul, P.O. Box 1328, Flagler Beach FL 32136. Contributions for international relief can be sent to Catholic Relief Services.

Your Offertory Contributions: If at all possible, please continue to support Santa Maria del Mar by mailing your offerings (checks only) to the church (address above) or use our convenient online giving system.

Click on any link (blue highlight) to take you directly to the referenced website. Last updated May 9, 2020

Parish Resources During the COVID-19 Crisis Santa Maria del Mar Catholic Church 915 North Central Avenue Flagler Beach, FL 32136 386-439-2791 • www.smdmcc.org • Facebook

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We hope for many things: passing an exam, finding our true love, securing sustainable work, or surviving an illness. We often seek to have God be a part of what we hope for and desire, almost trying to convince Him that our agenda is what is ultimately important. While our particular hopes may appear to be what needs to be achieved in order for us to be happy, they really are not. Our lesser, more personal hopes can distract us from true hope. When God became a human being, a powerful message was sent: all that is authentically human is found in the divine. As the human Jesus lived and died in order to show us that he truly is the universal Christ, we have to keep our sight focused on our eternal truth and destiny and who we truly are. We have to be careful when we allow our earthly concerns to distract us. True hope is found when we place our trust in Christ’s promises and don’t rely on our own strength. True hope focuses on striving toward the fulfillment of God’s promises and not simply on achieving what we think we need in this life. Hope always travels with two friends — faith and love. In this trio of virtues, we find the very presence of God born in every human being. These are God’s greatest gifts, and they lead us to the fullness of His presence. As with faith and love, we cannot see hope with just our human eyes. We don’t carry this virtue within us to use solely for our own personal agenda. Hope is not something that simply comes with the human package. As with faith and love, hope is a gift that is given to us to draw us closer to our eternal truth. Faith, hope, and love are signs that there is something far greater going on in us and something greater to persevere in obtaining. The true divine gift of hope is what will endure any hardship we encounter, especially those that will come from authentically living the Gospel. With all that is happening in our lives, in our church, and in our world, what is the reason for our hope? Ask God for the fortitude to see His eternal gift as the reason we get up in the morning and do the things we do.

©LPi

Gospel Reflection

TODAY’S READINGS

FIRST READING: Then they laid hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit. (Acts 8:17) PSALM: Let all the earth cry out to God with joy. (Ps 66) or Alleluia. SECOND READING: For Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the sake of the unrighteous, that he might lead you to God. (1 Pt 3:18a) GOSPEL: “I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you. In a little while the world will no longer see me, but you will see me, because I live and you will live.” (Jn 14:18-19) The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass (c) 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

MON 5/18 ST. JOHN I

Acts 16:11-15 Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b [cf. 4a] Jn 15:26—16:4a

TUES 5/19 Acts 16:22-34 Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8 [7c] Jn 16:5-11

WED 5/20 ST. BERNARDINE OF SIENA

Acts 17:15, 22—18:1 Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14 Jn 16:12-15

THUR 5/21 ST. CHRISOPHER MAGALLANES & COMPANIONS

Acts 18:1-8 Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [cf. 2b] Jn 16:16-20

FRI 5/22 ST. RITA OF CASCIA

Acts 18:9-18 Ps 47:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [8a] Jn 16:20-23

SAT 5/23 Acts 18:23-28 Ps 47:2-3, 8-9, 10 [8a] Jn 16:23b-28

SUN 5/24 THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD

Acts 1:1-11 Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 [6] Eph 1:17-23 Mt 28:16-20

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 18

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STEWARDSHIP OF OUR TREASURE

Your offering of as little as one hour’s wage will help us meet our daily needs.

Our parish is grateful for your continued support at this time. Thank you! Please consider making your weekly donation to Santa Maria del Mar online at:

www.osvonlinegiving.com/1748

Keep up-to-date on announcements from

the Diocese of St. Augustine regarding

COVID-19 here: www.dosafl.com/

coronavirus/

STEWARDSHIP ~ A WAY OF LIFE

THIS MONTH’S MINISTRY SALUTE

IN GRATITUDE FOR GOD’S GIFTS OF TIME AND TALENT TO US, WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND BLESS:

GREETERS

Claudia Gasparino and Maria Flake

These folks always make you feel like they are so glad to see you. After a brief while of attending Mass at Santa Maria del Mar, one starts trying to greet them first before they acknowledge you! But you have to be quick!

Mass Greeters are at the doors 30 minutes before each Mass with a big smile and a welcome. These Christ-like greeters demonstrate love, care, and compassion for everyone entering our church. Even young people receive a special greeting! Sometimes they are asked questions by visitors and can invite them to sign our red Guest Book. On our Name Tag Weekend, they invite all to fill out and wear a name tag so we all can get to know each other by name.

More greeters are needed. If you would like to help in this beautiful ministry of hospitality, please contact Maria Flake in the church office or at maria@smdmcc.org.

REFLECTIONS ON STEWA RDSHIP

In today’s Gospel, John reminds us that there should be a difference between one who has received the gift of the Holy Spirit and others who have not. We may all look the same, but the presence of the Holy Spirit will show up in the way we act. I am a temple of the Holy Spirit. That is why I take care of myself and keep myself in good health. I treat others with an awareness of God within ME and of God within THEM. As a good steward, I act as the temple of the Holy Spirit.

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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY

• Col. Andrew Morgado (US

Army) • Jay Matthews (US Navy) • Sgt. Benjamin Wurtz (US Army/

Ft. Hood, TX) • Honor Otmar (US Air Force) • Matthew Callegari (USCG) • Jayson Trucksess (US Navy) • Chief Gregory Worman (US

Navy) • Joshua Raffaele (USMC) • Rachel Mincey (US Navy) • LCDR Brandon Aten (USCG) • Joseph Otmar (USMC) • Casey Henrikson (US Navy) • Chad M.R. Schuch (US Air Force) • Emma J. Schuch (US Navy) • Col. Daniel O’Connor (USMC) • Sgt. Sean Collins (US Army) • Michael Martins (USMC) • Dr. Nick Patellis (NG/Kuwait) • Justin Smallwood (USMC) • ENS Barret Manfre (US Navy/

USS San Diego • LCDR Shaun Kersey (US Navy/

Bahrain)

If you have a family member in the military and would like us to pray for them, call the parish office to have their name added to the bulletin, or email your request to Christine Sudano at christine@smdmcc.org. Please advise when a person above is no longer deployed so we can remove their name from our list. God bless them all & continue to pray for them!

PLEASE REMEMBER THE SICK OF OUR PARISH IN YOUR PRAYERS:

• Richard Ackerman • Joyce Aitkens • Blake Alberto • Lisa Alberto • Lou Ambrosia • Jim Anderson • Lisa Anello • Kevin Baird • Stephen Barnier, Sr. • Michelle Barrett • Alyssa Barth • Tracy Barth • Judith Batson • Nancie Bennett • Ivan Berke • George Betz • John Bladel Jr. • Victor Bordonaro • Lorraine Bouillon • Mary Bowe • Bryan Bowman • McField Bowman • Betty Ann Brennan • Jim Brogan • Ralph Buchanan • Kim Burt • Marlene Bushnoe • Bryon Campbell • Bruce Carey • Dellis Carey • Roger Carey Sr. • Roger Carey Jr. • Ryan Cavanaugh • Gerald Chabon • Joe Chiarello • David Cobb • Billy Corrigan • Mike Coyle • Joshua Cummings • Regina Cush • H. Lee Dasch Jr. • Nina Davis • Katiana DeCayette • Fred DeFelice • Louise Derita • Denise Diamond • Larry Doege • Renee Donaghy • Thomas Donaghy Sr. • Donna • Isaiah Estrada • Greg Everett

• Tony Favara • Ariel Fenner • Candice Fenner • Judy Fields • Jonah Finn • Steven Fitzgerald • Greg Flake • Elizabeth Flohr • Terry Footit • Michael Forte • Frank Garcia • Jeff Gearhart • Scott Giguere • John Gormley • Gladys Grant • James Green • James Greene • Nancy Greene • Roger Gronert • Susan Gronert • Catherine Mary Gubicza • Steve Gubicza • Jacob Hardin • Rose Harvey • Tony Hassert • Lucas Healy • Mike Hewson • Lori Ann Hines • Janet Holland • William Ilavsky • Wayne Kellenberger &

Family • Jim Kitchen • Marty Klein • Ann Kozanecki • Andrew Kozer • Fraces Kozer • Larry Kuchta • James T. Lainge • John Lambardi • John Lappke • Gerald LaRosa • Anna Lavrador • Pat Lopez • Veronica Lyons • Beverly & Sam Maggio • Dina Mancuso • Frank Mancuso • TR Mancuso • Garo Maroutian • Linda Maxwell • James B. McCallen

• James McMonagle • Tom McNally • McPartland • Victor Mele • Marisol Melendez • Vicki Merchel • Joseph T. Milici • Deacon Mike Moody • Alvina Moore • Mary Ann Murphy • Joyce Needelman • Margee Netzer-Zito • Barbara O’Keefe • Laura O’Shea • Terry Parenteau • Vincenzo Perrone • Father Pervaiz • Karen Pisan • Vincent Positano • Thomas Quinn • Vincent Rafaelle • Jayce Ramage • Robert Rizzo • Joan Roberti • Stuart Rockett • Connie Rotondi • John Rybacki • Val Sabia • Jack Salisbury • Amanda Schark • Helga Schroeder • Scott • Michael Sheridan III • Millie Sikorski • Rich Small • David Smith • Gina Stokes • Mary Stowe • Ellen Streblow • Stephen Sullivan • Jim Szymanski • Mary Jo Tinney • Eugene Tontodonato • Dave Torma • Jennifer Triano • Juan Vega • Alda Vilar • Carolyn Webb • Mary-Ann Woika • Carol Woodard • Annette Zabetakis • Grant Ziegler

Heal us, Lord, and we shall be healed; save us, and we shall be saved; for it is You we praise. Send relief and healing for all our diseases, our sufferings and our wounds; for You are a merciful and faithful healer. Blessed are You Lord, who heals the sick.

WE COMMEND TO GOD’S LOVING EMBRACE Receive, Lord, in tranquility and peace, the souls of your servants who have departed out of this present life to be with you. Give them the life that knows no age, the good things that do not pass away; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Catherine Liston

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May 18 Gerard Abate, Pamela Connelly,

Taylor Dalton, Carol Dee, Robert Doucette Jr., Peggy Hardy,

Dennis Leili, Geoff Maresca, Joyce McGaughey, Alejandro Mecalco,

Marciano Nateras, Mary Petrillo, James Porter, Marisa Sanders, Sandy Seibel, Jenna Toriello,

Alexandra Vellon, Sarah Williamson

May 19 Lori Antos, Katherine Aurelia,

Robert Avery, Lilly Brum, Therese Footit, Kristy Kutik,

Santo Marino, Manuel Morales, Emma Mullen, Matthew Orozco,

Josie Perrone, Adele Taylor, Virginia Torre

May 20 Diane Bogart, Glenna Briguglio,

Kelli Lynn Cerankowski, Nicholas Ferrer, Ashlee McGrath, Jackson Nixon,

Colleen Reed, Raven Santa Maria

May 21 Francine Battista, Paul Brum,

Luke Chambery, Paul Colandrea, Tim DuBrul, Linda Irsik,

Brianne Lehan, Annabelle Machado, Larry Mathies, James McCallen,

Stephen Watkins

May 22 Dylan Beyrer, James Butler,

Linda Charbonneau, Justin D’Angelo, Mary FitzPatrick, Lindsay Garcia, Makayla Meyer, Edward Phillips,

Lisa Sanchez, Ron Tortelli

May 23 Joao David Almeida, Frank Bibba, Kaylee Crockett, Jackie Dobrosky,

Jessica Kilday, Anna McHugh, Novalee Myrick, Rachel Pinho,

Jessace Proud, Robert Shambora, Catherine Ward, Elizabeth Ward

May 24 Andrea Ferreira, James Griffin, Theresa Helfich, John Mitchell, Joan Polacek, Milan Prastalo, Mark Redden, Helen Rinaldi,

Helena Stoughton, Frankie Tomassini, Philip Whalen, Lani Worthington

CRS Rice Bowl Collection Update Due to the closure of our church, the Social Justice Ministry was unable to do the usual collection of CRS rice bowls on the Sunday after Easter.

We still plan do a collection; details to be announced. Or, you can make your contribution in one of the following ways: (1) Online at www.crsricebowl.org (click on Turn in Your CRS Rice

Bowl) (2) By phone at 1-877-435-7277 (3) Mail a check to Catholic Relief Services; CRS Rice Bowl;

P.O. Box 17090; Baltimore, Maryland 21297-0303. Be sure to write “CRS Rice Bowl” in the check’s memo area.

Our diocese keeps 25% of proceeds for local initiatives; the remainder provides international relief. As always, thanks for your generosity.

• Daniel and Judith Bach & Nicole, Deborah, Daniel

• Dennis Holzschuh Sr. • Jesse, Ashley & Jesse Jr. Wellen • Coleen Ryan & Triston • Alden Wallace & Sean, Hannah

and Mark • Luis and Ans Garcia • Daniel and Shannel Scorza • Michael and Cathy Greene • Joey and Lindsay DiBella &

Paulie • Joan Birch • Anne Laird • Chip and Missy Millard • William and Camille Kollbeck • Daryl and Charito Nobel &

Christopher Saceda • Michael and Margaret

Mahoney • Stephanie Peeples and Kayley,

Courtney & Tyler • Carlos and Rosemary Santos &

Justin • Javier and Lidia Pages &

Valentina & Javier Jr. • Joseph and Giovanna Pinto • Joseph Connell and Nan Dalton • William Eckmann and Carol

McGill • Lynda Camburn

• Colleen Beichert • Dave and Diane Klimisch • Tom and Michelle & Monica

Jeckovich • James and Jo Eileen Cummings • Joseph Layer and Allison

Leonard • Mark and Donna Toft • Anthony and Tanva Colaluca Jr.

& Nicholas, Christopher& Matthew

• Peter and Jesenike Villoldo • John and Deirdre Curran and

John Jr. • Paul and Mary DeLisle • Joshua and Celeste Ackerman

& Vivian, Colt & Levi • Paul and Livia Lugara • Kevin and Sherril Heneghan &

Kevin Jr. • Chip and Julie Clark • Thomas and Joyce Lynch • Dennis and Karen Raffaelli • Kevin Martinez • Tony Martinez • Angela Grayson and Cindy

Grayson • Doug and Denise Jensen

A warm welcome to our newest parishioners.