601 Airport Center Drive East · Jacksonville, Florida 32218 (corner of Perdue Rd. & Airport Center Drive East)

Church Office - 904/768-2593 · Fax 904/768-2251 · http://www.stpatrickjacksonville.org School Office – 904/768-6323 · Fax 904/768-2144

http://www.stpatrickjacksonville.org

Fifth Sunday of Lent – March 29, 2020

WEEK DAY MASS SCHEDULE Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday @ 8 a.m.

SATURDAY/SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Saturday vigil-- 5:00 p.m.

Sunday — 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Holy Days — 6:00 p.m.

Confessions: 4:00 p.m. Saturday, and before all Masses

Pastor

Rev. Christopher Liguori Permanent Deacon

Deacon David Belanger

School Principal

Mr. Jeffrey Kent

"It would be easier for the world to survive without the sun than to do without Holy Mass." Saint Thomas Aquinas

Miraculous Medal Novena

Tuesday morning after Mass

Legion of Mary Mary, Mother of God

Praesidium

Fraternus St. Patrick

Knights of Columbus Council 5407

Website: http://kofc5407.org

Cursillos in Christianity Diocese of

St. Augustine

FCCW – Florida Council of

Catholic Women

Fidelis St. Patrick

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From Fr. Liguori,

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord April 5 Saturday Vigil Mass- 5:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am & 10:00 am

Holy Week

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday- Morning Mass-8:00 am April 9- 6:00 pm Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper

April 10- Good Friday 3:00 pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

6:00 pm Stations of the Cross

April 11- Holy Saturday- 8:30 pm-The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night (no 5pm Mass)

April 12- Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection 8:00 am & 10:00 am

April 19 Divine Mercy Sunday 5:00 pm Vigil 8:00 am & 10:00 am

3:00 pm- sung Chaplet of Divine Mercy

First Friday Holy Hour of Adoration April 3

Following Stations of the Cross Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Rosary Quiet prayer time Benediction

First Saturday Latin Mass April 4 ~ @ 10am

First Friday Families will meet for a meatless potluck supper at 5pm April 3. All families are welcome to attend to meet and socialize.

PLEASE NOTE: ALL OF THE ACTIVITIES LISTED BELOW HAVE THE POSSIBILITY OF NOT TAKING PLACE DUE TO THE

CURRENT COVID-19 SITUATION

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Mass Intentions Private Masses will continue

to be offered for Mass Intentions

Saturday, March 28 5 PM For Our Parishioners Sunday, March 29 8 AM Mildred Johnson By Shawn & Nicole Hartsfield 10 AM Edward LeBlanc By the LeBlanc Family Monday, March 30 8 AM Marie Zielinski By Mary Ann Sticka Tuesday, March 31 8 AM Souls in Purgatory Wednesday, April 1 8 AM Souls in Purgatory Friday, April 3 8 AM Marc Wohltman By Shawn & Nicole Hartsfield

Blessed Sacrament Altar Candles

In Memory of Ernesto L. Poblete By Alicia N. Poblete

~ dedicated January 1 thru March 31, 2020 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

In Memory of Doroteo & Aurora Nazareno By Alicia N. Poblete

~ dedicated April 1 thru June 30, 2020 ~

Safe Environment -- The Diocese of St. Augustine treats all allegations of sexual misconduct seriously and deals with all allegations in a prompt, confidential and thorough manner. To Report Abuse, call your local police department or the Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator at (904) 208-6979, email VAC@dosafl.com

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

Please call Father Liguori for this sacrament if you or someone you know is seriously ill or in danger

of death. 768-2593, Ext. 1 (and the “#” sign)

Sacrament of Marriage Please contact a priest at least 8-12 months in advance before you arrange your wedding date.

Sacrament of Baptism Parents must be registered parishioners, and are

expected to attend a Baptism preparation class. To schedule a class, please text or call Cathy Taylor, 904- 860-3891, For further information, and to schedule a date for Baptism, contact Alice in the

parish office: 768-2593, Ext. 4#, or email ahavener@outlook.com.

Welcome If you are new to the parish or recently returning to the church, we welcome you. Please consider registering with our parish.

Parish registration forms on the pamphlet wall in the church vestibule, to the left of the rest rooms, and on our church website. Fill out the form & place it in the offertory at mass, or drop it off or mail it to the church office.

To reserve a Mass …. Mass Intentions, Red Sanctuary candle, or Blessed Sacrament Altar candles

—contact Alice in the parish office -- email ahavener@outlook.com or call 768-2593, Ext. 4#

The suggested offering for a Mass is $10. .

Red Sanctuary Candle – can be reserved in honor of, in memory of, or special intention. The sanctuary lamp, burns 24/7 as a sign that the Lord is present inthe tabernacle. It is reserved for one week—beginning Monday thru the following Sunday. Suggested offering is $20

Blessed Sacrament Altar Candle Memorials – They are the altar candles on each side of the tabernacle. They can be reserved as memorials for loved ones, deceased or living, and are lit at all Sunday Masses. Based on availability, they can be reserved for 3 mos., 6 mos, 1 yr. (suggested offerings $50/$100/$200 respectively).

Please note: (early holiday deadline) Announcements for the April 18 bulletin is due no later than 12 noon on Friday, April 10. Please email your requests to Fr. Liguori – fatherliguori@hotmail.com For information,

contact Alice @ ahavener@outlook.com

To our parishioners: Please let the parish office know of any address or phone number changes as this will keep our records up to date and ensure

better correspondence. Thank you! 904-768-2593, Ext. 3# Lorrie Mathews

Note: To request a tax letter for your 2019 donations contact Lorrie Mathews

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Remember to say a prayer for our military, especially for:

Miguel Aponte, Nicholas Brewer, Matt Burns, Aaron Croxton, Cameron Croxton, Tabitha Doyle,

David Gill, Austin Ingle, Joshua Lambert, Nicholas McVay, Derek Morris, Dalton Muckenfuss, Paul Nguyen, Christopher Rosa, IV, Mikell Starratt,

Troy Svehla, Ron Valencia, Kevin G. White

Note: To add or remove a name, please call the church office – 768-2593, Ext. 4# - Alice --- Thank you!---

Fifth Sunday of Lent March 29, 2020 Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD; LORD, hear my voice! — Psalm 130:1

ROSARY FOR THE NATION--Join us at 1 PM -- every first Friday of the month for the Patriotic Rosary. The Holy Rosary is tailored to petition our Blessed Mother to heal, preserve and guide the people of our great nation and our leaders. Contact parishioner, Barbara Gessler at (904) 716-3194, for details and directions

Stacey Aby, Brenda Amicarelle, Janet Lee Barbour, Mary Barone, Bill Bigbee, Charles Bowen, Sr.,

Christy Bowen, Jennifer Bowen, Roxanna Bowen, Charles Breen, Joan Brenner, Pat Brill,

Madelyn Broomer, Shelley Clancy, Braden Crowley, Benignino Dominguez, Juanita Dominguez, Carmelo Dominguez, Miriam Dominguez,

Wayne Eaton, David Eggers, Elizabeth Elliot, Shelby Foss, Mary Galvin, Lola Hannah,

Alma Harrell, Sandra Hayes, Jessica Hester, Mike Hester, Madeline Huggins, Orga Jenkins,

Cindy Johnson, Amanda Keene, Patricia Kennedy, Gerald Keyburn, Gail Long,

Jerry Glen Lewis, Michael McMillian, Dodi Miller, Susan McNally, Jeremy Paterno, Rosalina Pires, Kenneth Prock, Nancy Quina, Arlene Shafer, David Shelton, Jeanne Smith,

Brianna Spohn, Michele Spohn, Michael Stewart, Lisa Tarter, Leilani Telgana, Joseph Thompson,

Daniel Twehues, Avanti Upshaw, Jean Wheatley, Thereasa Woodburn,

Chris Yoachum, Hazel Yoachum

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TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — Thus says the Lord GOD: I will open your graves, have you rise from them, and settle you on your land. Then you shall know I am the LORD, O my people! (Ezekiel 37:12-14). Psalm — With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption (Psalm 130). Second Reading — If Christ is in you, the spirit is alive even if the body is dead because of sin (Romans 8:8-11). Gospel — Lazarus, dead for four days, came out of his tomb when Jesus called his name (John 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62]; Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:1-11 Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9: Jn 8:51-59 Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 Sunday: Mt 21:1-11 (procession); Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Mt 26:14 — 27:66 [27:11-54]

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Fifth Sunday of Lent Wednesday: April Fool’s Day Thursday: St. Francis of Paola Friday: First Friday; Abstinence Saturday: St. Isidore; First Saturday Friday: Abstinence

Please Pray for….our loved ones that may

be ill, in the hospital, hospice, or at home.

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To enroll in online giving, go to our website: http://www.stpatrickjacksonville.org

Click on “Church” then, Click on “online giving” in the upper right hand corner.

The Knights of Columbus - Council #5407 welcomes you and your family to St. Patrick Catholic Church. Join the largest men’s catholic group. Make a difference

in your church & community. Enjoy hanging out with your fellow Catholics. Provide security for

your family. Our Council, meets on the first Thursday of every month. Contact any knight for

more information, or visit our website: www.kofc5407.org

Sacrificial Giving – March 21-22

Offertory $ 2,201.00 Online Giving $ 1,387.66 Church Endowment $ 25.00 School Endowment $ 25.00 Campaign/Bldg.Fund $ 2,000.00

Monthy loan payment: $24,983.51

~Remember St. Patrick’s Church in your Will~

Catholic Therapist Network -- Contact information for Network participants is available athttps://family.dosafl.com/therapists/ (or phone diocesan office 904 262-3200). All participating mental healthprofessionals are independent practitioners, currently licensed and insured.They are Catholics in good standing and loyal to the theology, traditions, and values of the Catholic faith. Caring and confidential Catholic support isavailable. For more information and a list of therapists, visit https://family.dosafl.com/therapists

St. Patrick's JAX CCW

(Council of Catholic Women) Meetings are held on the 1st Monday of the month, @ 7pm in the parish hall (Sept/June)

For information, contact Jan Perry, President, at 904-718-5029 or email jmperry1949@gmail.com

St. Patrick’s Moms Group -- Meets the 3rd Monday of the month. In addition to our

monthly meetings, we have mom nights out, play dates, book clubs, and other events.

For information, contact Emily Peterson stpatrickmoms@gmail.com

Young at Hearts Senior Program -- Meets 2nd Sturday of the month --12 to 2 pm in the parish hall. ($5 per person)

For information, contact Becky Morris Email: dbdw11812@yahoo.com, 904-864-0985.

Catholic Charities Food Pantry (on the campus of St. Pius Catholic Church) On-going weekly collection. Place items in small wheeled carts located in church vestibute. Needed items include: cereal, peanut butter and jelly, children's books--picture books for young children, fruit juice and fruit cups or canned fruit---St. Patrick Jax Women’s Council. Jan Perry, President, 904-718-5029 or email jmperry1949@gmail.com

NOTE: The Catholic Charities Public Food Pantry is located at 1470 West 13th Street, Jacksonville, 32209, onthe campus of St Pius Catholic Church. They serve 40 clients every Wednesday and Friday. Food tickets aredistributed beginning at 11 A.M. and distribution will start at 11:30 A.M. and end at 1 P.M.

Caring Choices @ (866) 901-9647 is available during an unplanned pregnancy to offer help thru counseling,support, education and resources.

Rachel’s Vineyard (weekend retreat) (904) 221-3232 or email rachelsvineyardjax.org– a beautiful opportunity for a man or woman who is struggling with the emotional and spiritual pain of an abortion in their life. Come and be restored. All calls/inquiries are confidential.

Resources

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A Letter from Bishop Felipe J. Estévez to the Catholic Community Regarding Father John H. Dux

March 23, 2020 Today, I am sad to announce that I have removed the priestly faculties of Father John H. Dux, who was accused of sexual abuse of a minor when he served as a parochial vicar of St. Patrick Parish in Gainesville. Father Dux is retired and living in South Carolina. The Diocese of Charleston and the Archdiocese for Military Services-USA has been notified of his status. The diocese received the complaint in May 2019 from an attorney acting on behalf of his client. Father Dux’s faculties were suspended immediately, pending the outcome of an investigation. Information about the claim was provided to the state attorney for the 13th Judicial Circuit (Hillsborough County), where the abuse allegedly occurred in 1976. Due to the statute of limitations in Florida, the state did not initiate an investigation. To determine the truth, and to ensure the safety and well-being of our vulnerable populations, the Diocesan Review Board conducted a thorough review of the claim. They determined there was a semblance of truth and found the allegation to be credible. We have had no prior allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor against Father Dux. He was ordained to the priesthood on April 14, 1973. And while he has not been found guilty in a civil court of law, the matter is still under canonical review by the church. If anyone has been harmed by Father Dux or any other employee of the diocese, please contact law enforcement or the Florida Department of Children and Families by calling 1-800-962-2873. You can also contact the Diocesan Victim Assistant Coordinator, Tina Nugent, by calling (904) 208-6979 or email inquiries@dosafl.com. The U.S. bishop’s Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People calls for a “zero tolerance” policy regarding clergy who have a confirmed or proven allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor child. I am committed to providing a safe environment for children and vulnerable adults, and no clergy or other employees will remain in ministry who is a danger to them. I apologize for the publicity that will surround this announcement. I invite all of us to come together as a family of faith, ready to be a healing people – a forgiving and loving people as Christ calls us to be. Father Dux served in the following locations of the diocese: Parochial Vicar St. Paul Parish, Jacksonville 1973-1974 Religion Teacher Bishop Kenny High School, Jacksonville 1973-1974 Parochial Vicar St. Patrick Parish, Gainesville 1974-1977 Administrator St. Madeleine Sophie Parish, High Springs* 1977-1983 Pastor St. Madeleine Sophie Parish, High Springs* 1983-1985 Chaplain United States Navy 1985-1998 * St. Madeleine Parish, at this time, oversaw the missions of Holy Cross in Cross City, and St. John the Evangelist in Chiefland.

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Bishop Estévez has directed that, effective immediately: (March 16, 2020) All public Masses are suspended in the churches and chapels in the Diocese of St. Augustine

until further notice. (i.e., no weekday or Sunday public Masses) Priests will still offer the Sacrifice of the Mass daily (but without participation by the

faithful) for the needs of the Church and the world, especially as we face the present realities of the pandemic.

St. Patrick Church will be open during the day from 7:30 am until 5:00 pm

if you would like to pray and make a spiritual communion.

All parish activities at St. Patrick are cancelled until further notice.

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