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Visiting a new church can be intimidating

What should I wear? Where do I park? Where do my kids go?

We understand the many thoughts that can come from visiting a new church, so we want you to feel completely comfortable when you visit. Below are some frequently asked questions. If you have any additional questions, don't hesitate to contact us or talk with an usher when you visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I worship with you?

Our Mass Schedule can be found here:

Mass Schedule

When is Confession?

Our Confession schedule can be found here:

Mass Schedule

What should I wear?

We want you to feel comfortable. After all, we are thrilled that you're joining us and want you to be more focused on the service than what you're wearing. In the summertime, it's not uncommon to see people wearing sandals, shorts, and a shirt. Others prefer to still put on their "Sunday best," and that's fine too! However, we do request that shorts be of a conservative length (no “short-shorts”) and that in general, clothing be respectable and conservative.


How do I get to St. Scholastica Catholic Church?

Our parish is located at 4301 W Homosassa Trail
Lecanto, FL 34461. Here is a map.


I’m not Catholic, how do I know when to sit, stand and kneel?

There’s no need to be self-conscious about the postures and responses used during worship. Most visitors just follow the lead of the our parishioners. However, we do have worship aids located in each pew that provide you with the order of the mass, the postures, and the words to each prayer. If you don't see a worship aid in your pew, ask an usher, and they will be happy to bring you one.


I’m not Catholic, is it okay for me to participate in communion?

Communion, or The Eucharist, is the most intimate expression of our faith. Catholics believe that the host is literally the body of Christ, transformed from bread by the priest presiding over the service. Most evangelicals think of Communion as symbolic, so it makes sense that they are not as strict about having the right relationship to it as Catholics and Orthodox Christians who believe it is a sacrament and the true presence of Christ. So, if you are not Catholic, we ask that you not receive communion. However, those not receiving the Body of Christ and Precious blood are invited to come forward with their hands crossed over their chests for a special blessing.


Am I expected to put money in the offering?

If you are visiting with us, we don't expect you to put money in the offering, and you are welcome to just let it pass you by. If you consider our parish your church home, we'd love for you to prayerfully consider giving to our parish on a weekly basis. You can give by check or cash during the service, or you can sign up for online giving here. 

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Thanks for taking a moment to register your household's information with our parish office. Here at St. Scholastica, we use My Own Church which allows YOU to keep your information up to date!


ParishSoft My Own Church

New Parishioner Registration and Current Parishioner Updates

 

My Own Church is a feature of our database that we are implementing. With My Own Church, new parishioners will be able to register online in an easy-to-use format and current parishioners will have the ability to update their information as well as see their giving totals and print a statement at year-end. All information is secure; you are only able to see your own information. To use My Own Church you will go to our website and click on the My Own Church link: https://stpetersburg.parishsoftfamilysuite.com/ then complete the following steps:


  1. First time using My Own Church? Click New User.
  2. Complete the necessary fields on the New User Registration Form. Select St. Scholastica as the organization and you make up your own user name. 
  3. Read the Terms & Conditions and check the “I Agree” box. Enter the security code shown.
  4. Click Register to submit your information.


If you are already a registered member of St Scholastica, you will receive a confirmation email containing you’re my Own Church User name and Password. Once received you can go online to update your family’s information and access your own charitable contribution statements.


If you have any questions, concerns or need some help, please contact Kathy Brasseur in the parish office via email at kbrasseur@stscholastica.org or telephone 352-746-9422


If you would prefer to print and fill out a paper copy of the Parish Registration form, please click Parish Registration Form.

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