Browsing the March 2014 archive of Parish News
From Your Pastor - Fourth Sunday Of Lent
Posted by Alisa Bowman on 3/30/14
Brothers and Sisters - At 9:00am Mass today, I celebrate the Second Scrutiny. Next Sunday will be the Third Scrutiny. These are Rites of the Church on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sundays of Lent.
As I wrote last week, the purpose of Scrutinys is to help us RENEW our Baptismal Promises. “Scrutiny” is a word ... Read More »
Vatican Statement On Meeting of Pope Francis and President Obama
Posted by Alisa Bowman on 3/30/14
The Vatican Press Office has released a statement on Thursday morning’s meeting between Pope Francis and U.S President Barack Obama. The statement notes that the two leaders discussed “current international themes” and expressed the hope that “in areas of conflict there would be respect for humanitarian and international law ... Read More »
From Your Pastor - Third Sunday Of Lent
Posted by Alisa Bowman on 3/22/14
Brothers and Sisters - At 10:30am Mass today, I celebrate the First Scrutiny. The next two Sundays will also have a Scrutiny. These are Rites of the Church on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sundays of Lent.
Next week in my message I will write about the "Exorcism" and the ... Read More »
Stations of the Cross: A Lenten Devotion
Posted by Alisa Bowman on 3/22/14
Living in Florida has many distinct advantages, one of them being that outdoor activities are possible most any time of the year. A common sight at Parishes throughout the Diocese of Venice is the availability of the Stations of the Cross outside. This allows accessibility and convenience for anyone wishing ... Read More »
Rite of Election: Catechumens, Candidates Welcomed
Posted by Alisa Bowman on 3/22/14
The largest group of women and men who will join the Catholic Church within the Diocese of Venice at the Easter Vigil were recognized during the annual Rite of Election at Epiphany Cathedral on the first Sunday of Lent on March 9. This annual tradition is a formal Rite ... Read More »
From Your Pastor - Second Sunday Of Lent
Posted by Alisa Bowman on 3/18/14
Brothers and Sisters, As part of our Anniversary Year, this week the Franciscan Friars will preach our Lenten Retreat.
This Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Evening at 6pm I am encouraging you to attend our Ministry Gathering in the Chapel. Our Ministry Coordinator has prepared all the Parish Ministries for us.
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Pope Francis: Lent A Time To Adjust Your Life
Posted by Alisa Bowman on 3/18/14
Lent is a time to “adjust your life,” “to get closer to the Lord.” That was the message of Pope Francis at Mass this morning at Casa Santa Marta. The Pope warned against thinking of ourselves as “better than others.” The hypocrites, he warned, “disguise themselves as good people” ... Read More »
Pope Francis: The Most Difficult Charity (or Fasting) Is To Bend Over & Hug A Wounded Person
Posted by Alisa Bowman on 3/07/14
Are we ashamed to touch the flesh of our wounded or suffering brothers and sisters? This was one of the key questions posed by Pope Francis during his homily at the morning Mass on Friday at the Santa Marta residence. The Pope stressed that our life of faith is ... Read More »
“The Light Is On For You” Returning In Lent
Posted by Alisa Bowman on 3/05/14
“The Light is On For You” returns for the third year in row this Lent throughout the Diocese of Venice. The primary purpose of “The Light is On For You” campaign is to encourage Catholics to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Each week, priests in every parish of the ... Read More »
Verot High School Students Shine Academically & Athletically
Posted by Alisa Bowman on 3/05/14
Bishop Verot Catholic High School has much to be proud of as its students managed to show off their skills as scholars and athletes in a short period of time. Ranked as one of the Top 50 Catholic Schools in the nation, the students proved themselves repeatedly in late ... Read More »