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Joyfully Present for Mass
As we begin to once again celebrate Mass publicly , we want to share with you information to help make the transition easier as we will have to do things a little differently for a while. We will continue to celebrate all three weekend Masses: 4:00 PM Saturday and 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM on Sunday. Capacity is limited to how many persons we can seat utilizing safe social distancing.
- 1. Please remember if you are ill, elderly, anxious or have any underlying health conditions the Bishop says you should stay at home. He has dispensed all Catholics in the Diocese of St. Petersburg from their Sunday Mass obligation. If you come to church and there are more people present than you are comfortable with, please take advantage of the dispensation granted by Bishop Parkes. Do not feel guilty for taking care of your health.
- 2. Please maintain six feet of social distance from others. You will be seated by the ushers as you enter the church. Families in the same household can all sit together in the same pew.
- 3. The Bethlehem Room will be closed to everyone.
- 4. Show patience and kindness as we restrict attendance to a safe number. Please be aware that others may be uncomfortable during these days.
- 5. Use a face mask or covering – this should be removed before receiving Holy Communion.
- 6. We will not pass an offertory basket; however, a large basket will be placed as you walk in the church center aisle for you to place your envelope or donation.
- 7. We will not have congregation singing for the time being as it has been shown singing can enhance the spread of the virus.
- 8. Refrain from any physical contact while in the church especially during the Our Father and Sign of Peace.
- 9. When coming to communion please maintain a six foot distance.
- 10. As we will not be sanitizing the pews, please bring a personal supply of hand sanitizer for your own use and to use before receiving Holy Communion.
- 11. We strongly encourage you to receive Holy Communion in the hand.
- 12. After Mass has ended the assembly will be dismissed row by row beginning with the last row.
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In solidarity with all people of good will who seek racial harmony and an end to racial injustice, the Diocese of St. Petersburg will host a prayer vigil on Sunday, June 7th from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 5th Avenue North, St. Petersburg. All are welcome to join us in prayer.
Bishop Gregory Parkes will lead this gathering that will include silent and scriptural prayer during a Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament inside the Cathedral and an outdoor demonstration with individual and group prayer at the corner of 5th Avenue and Tyrone Boulevard. Should there be inclement weather, the entire event will be indoors.Participants are encouraged to wear a mask and bring a water bottle. Signs are also encouraged (visit dosp.org/racialharmony for suggested language and additional information). The vigil will include Benediction on the Cathedral steps where those in attendance will be asked to kneel for 8 minutes as they are able.This event will be live-streamed at dosp.org/livestream and Facebook.com/DioStPete. Parishes and individuals who cannot join us in person are urged to pray along virtually.
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Surely The Presence
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PARISH ADVISORY COUNCIL CALL FOR SELF-NOMINATIONS FOR AT-LARGE ELECTION
Two seats on the Parish Advisory Council (PAC) will be available in September 2020. These seats will be filled by a parish-wide election of eligible, self-nominated parishioners. The Council acts in an advisory capacity to the Pastor of St. Scholastica Catholic Church in administering to the pastoral needs of the parish. Members of the PAC serve a two year term, are expected to attend six meetings a year, and occasionally serve on sub-committees and work groups.
Eligible candidates must be at least 18 years of age and must be registered members of St. Scholastica. If you would like your name to be placed on the ballot, please submit a resume to the parish office before August 1st. Please call the parish office at 352-746-9422 with any questions. Resumes can be submitted to: mychurch@stscholastica.org
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BABY BOTTLE DRIVE
The St. Scholastica Knights of Columbus hope that all Parishioners are safe and doing well during these trying times. The months of May and June are when the Knights and the Parish Culture of Life Ministry conduct their Baby Bottle Drive to help support the Pregnancy and Family Life Center of Citrus County. During this Pandemic, the Pregnancy and Family Life Center has continued to provide food, clothing and diapers, in addition to other services, to needy families in our County. Many supplies have to be delivered to individuals who are unable to afford travel, or access to travel. The needs are even greater now due to the loss of employment, caused by the Pandemic. Since it will be impossible to distribute Baby Bottles to Parishioners and collect them this year, the Knights are asking all Parishioners and brother Knights to please help the Pregnancy and Family Life Center by sending their contributions in by mail. Remember the Center exists solely on donations and grants.
Please take a minute and mail your contribution to:
St. Scholastica Council, No. 14485
P.O. Box 267
Lecanto, FL 34461
Please make checks payable to K of C Council 14485 and write on memo line Baby Bottle Drive.
Thank you for your continued support of this most worthy and needed endeavor.
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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
We find ourselves in a time unlike any we have experienced before—physical, emotional, economic, social stressors abound. We also feel powerless and often victimized by something we cannot control. God is in control and will lead us according to His Plan. We believe this, but sometimes the anxieties and insecurities get in our way.
Depression & anxiety are more common as we age, and coupled with the insecurities of the current pandemic, may lead to increased risk of suicide.
The symptoms may be subtle, and include depression or other mental disorder, family history of suicide, physical or emotional abuse, social isolation or lack of support, drug or alcohol misuse, physical illness or terminal disease, family disruption such as divorce.
If we have a family member or friend with some of the symptoms, we also need to be aware of the warning signs: preoccupation with death—talking or writing, intense sadness or hopeless feelings, social withdrawal from friends and family, substance abuse or misuse, giving away possessions, irregular or disturbed sleep, inability to concentrate, obtaining a mechanism of suicide (guns, knives, pills).
We should all be cognizant that mental disorder is a diagnosable illness that affects a persons thinking, emotional state and behavior.
These individuals should be encouraged to seek professional assistance.
If you believe anyone you love is at risk of suicide, please call the National Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255 for more information and advice.
Other Resources:www.mentalhealth.gov- SAMHSA 1(-877-726-4727 (For general information
- Veterans Crisis Line -1-800-273-8255
From the Parish Safety Team (Jack King) and Faith Community Nurses (Sherri Turner)
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Online giving
Please consider supporting your parish during this time of crisis and need in the world. Our faith communities need us more than ever, now, so they can continue to provide support to those who need it most. Our parish and the ministries they offer operate and function thanks to the generosity of their parishioners and supporters.
Thank you for all you have done in the past, and the steps you are taking today to support your parish while we all make adjustments for the good of our communities.
To sign up for online giving please just click on the Supporting Your Parish picture.
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 2 Tm 2:8-15Responsorial Psalm 25:4-5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14Gospel Mk 12:28-34
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