MORNING PRAYERS:

WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY, 8:45 AM

BENEDICTION:

TUESDAY, 5:45 PM

SATURDAY VIGIL MASS: 4 PM

SUNDAY MASSES:

9 AM & 11 AM

2 PM YOUTH MASS

TUESDAY MASS: 6 PM

WED-FRI MASS: 9 AM

DAILY ADORATION:

TUESDAY: 3-6 PM

WEDNESDAY: 9:30 AM-12 PM

THURSDAY: 9:30 AM-12 PM

FRIDAY: 9:30 AM-3PM

DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET

TUESDAY. 3 PM

CONFESSIONS:

FRI. 8:30-8:50 AM (before 9 AM Mass)

SAT. 3-3:45 PM (before 4 PM Mass)

SUN. 8:30-8:50 AM (before 9 AM Mass)

SUN. 10:30-10:50 AM (before 11 AM Mass)

SUN. 1:30-1:50 AM (before 2 PM Mass)

AND BY APPOINTMENT. The Sacrament of

Reconciliation is a process and encounter with the

Lord’s infinite mercy and love.

PASTOR

REV. MANNY LOPEZ

RETIRED CLERGY

MSGR. MICHAEL SERVINSKY

FR. JAMES MAY

Parish Administrator

nick@smdmcc.org

Director of Religious Education

denise@smdmcc.org

New Members/Hospitality

maria@smdmcc.org

Music Director/Youth Ministry

kim@smdmcc.org

Parish Secretary

jean@smdmcc.org

Administrative Assistant

christine@smdmcc.org

Maintenance Supervisor

nilton@smdmcc.org

Denise Collins

Becky Couture

Antonio & Carla Amaral

439-2791

John Pires

John Pires

Kim Cazzaniga

E.Y. Walter

439-2791

Claudia Gasparino

Mary Comiskey

Cheryl Everett

Maureen Constantinou

Lois Ambrosia

Lizbeth Alicea

Kim Cazzaniga

E.Y Walters

Ginette Consentino

Sue McBride

Robert Hile

Jeannie Johnson

Karl Swartz

Yvonne Briggs

Janice Berreth

Patricia Quinn

Yvonne Briggs

Yvonne Briggs

Margie Check

439-2791

Nathan & Barbara Flach

439-2791

Pat & Jacque Mulvihil

439-2791

Karyn Jacobs

Jeannie Johnson

Lois Ambrosia

Barbara Zaleski Drew Hoffman

John Bangert

Dennis Creamer

Deacon Mike Moody

Bryant Perszyk

Michael S. Boullion, GK

Mike Coyle

Steven Neyer

Deacon Mike Moody

John Bangert

Linda Kuepper

Please remember to observe all traffic signs and speed limits in the areas surrounding Santa Maria del Mar.

FIRST READING: “We will buy the lowly for silver, and the poor for a pair of sandals; even the refuse of the wheat we will sell!” (Am 8:6) PSALM: Praise the Lord who lifts up the poor. (Ps 113) or Alleluia SECOND READING: This is good and pleasing to God our savior, who wills everyone to be saved and to come to knowledge of the truth. (1 Tm 2:3-4) GOSPEL: “If, therefore, you are not trustworthy with dishonest wealth, who will trust you with true ealth?” (Lk 16:11) 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.

Compartmentalization or consistency? In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus tells a strange story of a sneaky, savvy steward that raises questions about our personal virtue. “How much do you owe? Here is your promissory note, write one for 80.” This parable isn’t advice for money management. Historically, there were many positions that acted on behalf of their masters regarding money, like cus-toms agents, household stewards, and tax collectors. Often these workers over-charged and skimmed off the top. Usurious practices like this were not in line with the traditional Jewish under-standing of money lending, which strictly forbade them from to taking interest or making a profit off of their own people. As the steward reduced the debt, he was likely writing out the amount he originally intended to take for himself. Before the steward can be commended, he needs to right the wrong done. “The person who is trustworthy in very small matters is also trustworthy in great ones; and the person who is dishonest in very small matters is also dishon-est in great ones.” This parable contains an important self-check. We have a great many things we’re responsible for that seem to have nothing to do with the kingdom of God. How do we interact in those spaces? Are we trustworthy in our dealings at work and at home? Are we honest and faithful to our commitments to family and friends? Are we honest with our money and prudent with how we spend our time? Jesus calls his disciples to consistency. How often do we expect that we can be one person one place, yet shrug off that persona in a new situation? “No servant can serve two masters.” This week, take stock of your life. All of your life. Are you living the Gospel val-ues wherever you go?

©LPi

5-6:30pm Bread of Life Ministry, Hall 6:30pm NA meeting, LCPP

10-11:30am Centering Prayer, LCJJ 3-6pm Daily Adoration, Chapel 3-3:30pm Divine Mercy Chaplet, Chapel 5:45pm Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament 6pm MASS 7-8pm ALANON, LCPP

8:45am Morning prayers 9am MASS 9am-6pm David O’Byrne, LCMt 9:30-11:30am Weight Watchers, LCJJ, LCB 9:30am-12pm Daily Adoration, Chapel 10-11am Bereavement Ministry, LCL 10-11:30am Scripture Study, Church, All Welcome! 12-1pm ALANON, LCL

8-9:30am Rotary, Hall 8:45am Morning prayers 9am MASS 9:30am-12pm Daily Adoration, Chapel 10-11:30am Overeaters Anonymous, LCMkL 4-9pm Knights 1st Degree Meeting, Hall 4:30-6pm Choir Practice, Church 5:30-7pm Life Teen Holy Hour, Chapel 6:30-7:30pm NA Meeting, LCPP 7-8:30pm Social Justice Ministry, LCMkL

8:30-8:50am Sacrament of Reconciliation, Confessional 8:45am Morning prayers 9am MASS 9:30am-3pm Daily Adoration, Chapel 10am Legion of Mary, LCMkL 10am-12pm Rosary Makers, LCB 5:30-7pm ALANON, LCMkL

3-3:45pm Sacrament of Reconciliation, Confessional 4pm MASS

8:30-8:50am Sacrament of Reconciliation, Confessional 9am MASS 9:30-11am The LAMP, LC 10am Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Knights, Hall 10:30-10:50am Sacrament of Reconciliation, Confessional 11am MASS 12:15-1:45pm School of Contemplative Prayer, Chapel 12:30-3pm The LIGHT, Church, Hall, LC 1:30-1:50pm Sacrament of Reconciliation, Confessional 2pm MASS 3-4:30pm Life Teen, Hall

9/24, 6pm Joseph Mezzina, Jay DeBolt

9/25, 9am Rocco Polyak, Ruth Morrissey 9/26, 9am George Melendez (bday), Clarita Olvina

9/27, 9am Jerry Crowley, Betty Jeanne Spencer

9/28, 4pm Lena Mollica, Gena Reed, Michael DeVito

9/29, 9am For Our Parish Family

9/29, 11am Patricia Wadleigh (bday), Vic Sayour (bday), Allison Currans

9/29, 2pm Thelma Wildonger, Teresa Gomez

LC is the Learning Center. The following abbreviations are for individual rooms within the Learning Center:

PP—Peter & Paul JJ—James & John B—Bartholomew L—Luke Mt—Matthew Mk—Mark BMR—Blessed Mother Room

Monday Ezr 1:1-6/Ps 126:1b-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6 [3]/Lk 8:16-18

Tuesday Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5 [1]/Lk 8:19-21

Wednesday Ezr 9:5-9/Tb 13:2, 3-4a, 4befghn, 7-8 [1b]/Lk 9:1-6

Thursday Hg 1:1-8/Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b [cf. 4a]/Lk 9:7-9

Friday Hg 2:1-9/Ps 43:1, 2, 3, 4 [5]/Lk 9:18-22

Saturday Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a/Jer 31:10, 11-12a, 13 [cf. 10d]/Lk 9:43b-45

Sunday Am 6:1a, 4-7/Ps 146:7, 8-9, 9-10 [1b]/1 Tm 6:11-16/Lk 16:19-31

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) Lt. Col. Daniel O’Connor

(USMC) Sgt. Sean Collins (US Army) Michael Martins (USMC) Dr. Nick Patellis (NG/Kuwait) Justin Smallwood (USMC) 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!

Richard Ackerman Joyce Aitkins Lisa Alberto Lora Almeida Pat Almeida Lisa Anello Kevin Baird Michelle Barrett Tracy Barth Alysa Barthy Ivan Berke Mary Ann Betz John Bladel Stephanie Blankenship Victor Bordonaro Howard “Howie” Bowe Mary Bowe Alice Brady Ines Braga Matthew Bryant Bryon Campbell Ken Capitano Roger Carey Dellis Sr. Roger Carey Dellis Jr. Bruce Carey Bruce Carter Ryan Cavanaugh Gerald Chabon Joe Chiarello Maria Cino Delia Rios Cortez Mike Coyle Regina cush Maria Deausen Denise Diamond Larry Doege Donna Christina Dougherty Greg Everett Beth Farmsworth Father Pervaiz Joanna Faustino Tony Favara

David Felix Ariel Fenner Candice Fenner Judy Fields Steven Fitzgerald Greg Flake Michael Forte Jeff Gearhart Linda Geiger George & Joyce James Green Roger Gronert Susan Gronert Catherine Mary

Gubicza Denise Gubicza Stephen Gubicza Steve Gubicza Marian Harrington Sharon Harrington Tony Hassert Mark Hefrich Mike Hewson Joyce Hoffman Wayne Kellenberger &

Family Andrew Kozer Larry Kuchta James T. Lainge John Lappke Catherine Liston Veronica Lyons Dina Mancuso Frank Mancuso TR Mancuso Sammy Mangali Bill Mania Kenneth Maple James McMonagle Vivian McMonagle Tom McNally Athena McPartland Victor Mele

Joseph T. Milici Dana Montalto Deacon Mike Moody Alvina Moore Jennyfer Muller Mary Ann Murphy Toni Ann Musselman Irene Nolan Laura O’Shea Joan P. Dorothy Perez Jeffrey Perez Tommy Pluchino Jayce Ramage Mary Ann Reddin Marlene Roach David Rodgers Katie Rodgers Lee Ann Rodriguez Carlie Ross Connie Rotondi John Rybacki Jack Salisbury Vic Sayour Amanda Schark David Smith Brooke Stevens Gina Stokes Joan Tardif Dave Torma Elaine Torma Jennifer Triano Eileen Trucksess Miguel Vega Alda Vilar Marie Waehler E.Y. Walter

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.

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.

Nina Sperlich

Corinne Jagocki

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

Sept. 7-8

GENERAL OFFERTORY COLLECTION: $17,780.00 ONLINE GIVING: $ 2,102.00 WEEKLY TOTAL: $19,882.00

We all know what social justice is, kind of, but this active parish committee will certainly deepen your understanding and your desire to do more. The committee meets on the fourth Thursday of the month (July excluded), 7-8:30pm in the Learning Center. Meetings are not mandatory and no previous experience is necessary. It is a friendly and welcoming group of about 20-30 who spend time reading and reflecting on social justice issues from a variety of sources, discussing social issues of the day, and discerning how our Catholic faith calls us to respond to them.

This ministry encourages our faith community to live the Gospel message by supporting all human life and dignity, defending the poor, and working for justice and peace. We look for ways to stand in solidarity with those in need. We participate throughout the year in activities and projects that help us to be advocates for those who benefit from our prayers and actions.

We love new members and those who just want to stop by to have their social consciousness raised. If you are feeling a call, or just a curiosity, please contact John Bangert for more information at astrodude9000@gmail.com.

Scripture teaches us that as we learn to trust that God will provide for us, we become more inclined to share what we have with others. And we know that "the meas-ure you give will be the measure you get back." (Lk 6:38) So that brings us to stewardship. This is a way of life that recognizes God's abundance, trusts in God's love, and responds by returning those gifts in every facet of life. It's really not about money!

Our Sunday Visitor © 2004

For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you. (Luke 6:38)

Join us after the 9am Mass for a time of reflection on the Sunday Gospel readings. What is he calling you to? How is God speaking to you? Where is he touching your heart? Come listen, reflect and share as we break open the Word. Questions? Contact Theresa at 386-517-3739 or tmclean7@aol.com, OR Judy at 407-491-4982 or judyncih@yahoo.com.

Last Sunday of the month after 9 am Mass The Knights of Columbus sponsors a Pancake Breakfast (includes omelettes and sausage). Come join us!

Sunday, October 13 after 11am Mass Join the 2019 Public Square Rosary Crusade. Please join us in praying for our nation on Sunday, Oct. 13 after the 11am Mass outside by the St. Joseph statue here at Santa Maria del Mar.

Friday, October 4, 8:00 am Join us in front of the Church at 8 am for a special blessing of the animals by Fr. Manny.

Friday, October 4, after 9 am Mass Please join us for the re-dedication of our Blessed Adoration Chapel following the 9 am Mass.

Food donation bags will be distributed after each Mass on the last weekend of each month. Please remember to bring your filled food donation bags back to the Gathering Area the following weekend (first weekend of each month). Thank you for your generosity!

2019 Food Donation Dates October 3, October 31, December 5

We serve supper to the homeless and people struggling financially, on Mondays from 5-6:30 pm in the Parish Hall. Our many homeless guests need your help. DONATIONS NEEDED PLEASE: Camping tents, men’s, women’s and children’s socks, toothpaste, toothbrushes, toilet paper, bars of soap. Donations may be delivered to the Parish Office. For information or to volunteer, please call or text Barbara Zaleski at 727-207-1831 or email bzaleski90@gmail.com or Drew Hoffman at 386-562-3325.

Are you interested in hearing or joining one of our choirs? Check out the infor-mation below for Mass times served and rehearsal times. For information, contact Kim Cazzaniga: kim@smdmcc.org, 386-931-8710.

Adult Choir 1st Sun: Off

2nd/4th Sun: 9am Mass 3rd Sun: 11am Mass

Rehearsal: Thurs 4:30-6pm

Life Teen Choir Every Sunday

at the 2pm Mass.

Children’s Choir Masses First Mass:

Oct. 6 at 11am

First Rehearsal: Sunday, Sept. 29,

at 11am in the Hall

Founded by Frank Duff in Ireland on September 7, 1921

International Catholic Organization of Men & Women

Legionaries Work as servants [like knights] of the blessed Virgin for the Holy Spirit Serve the spiritual needs of the parish [as leaven in the community]

under the direction & in support of the Pastor Pursue personal spiritual growth & virtue in daily life Focus on nurturing communion with Christ & the salvation of souls Practice a communal form of prayer, study, & spiritual works of mercy Serve the church through a team-apostolate of faith, education, visita-

tions & evangelization [in parishes, community, homes, hospitals, institu-tion, prisons …]

Dedicate themselves to: Conversion/Evangelization; Conservation; Con-solation; Instruction of faith formation; Para-liturgical Events – Religious Services; Works of Service; Legion promotion – Extension & Recruiting

Active Legionaries

Meet for prayer & study each week, on Fridays in the Learning center at 10am

Carry out a definite apostolic work each week Work in the spirit of faith, in union with Mary and the Church Seek to imitate the Mother of God in faithfulness & virtue

Auxiliary (Associate) Legionaries

Offer specific daily prayers & sacrifices for the work of the Legion May offer daily Mass & an Office of the Church for the Legion

Want additional information? Please contact the Church Office regarding this Apostolic Ministry at 386-439-2791. To answer your questions or Register request to speak to a Legion of Mary Officer.

The BeFriender Ministry at Santa Maria del Mar is a lay pastoral care program where trained volunteers provide a listening presence to others by entering into a caring relationship with those in need, providing emotional and spiritual support. Information shared between BeFrienders and those they befriend is strictly confidential. BeFriender Ministry volunteers are screened and trained and receive on-going support through the BeFriender Leaders. If you need a BeFriender visit, would like to suggest a BeFriender for someone else, are interested in becoming a BeFriender volunteer, or simply have questions about the BeFriender Ministry, please contact Jeannie Johnson in the parish office at email jean@smdmcc.org or office phone (386) 439-2791.

Every Friday at 10 am in the LC, Bartholomew Room This ministry makes and provides rosaries for the Missions and for parish family members. Rosary-making supplies are furnished, and beginners are given instructions in how to make a rosary. Contact Pat Quinn at 386-439-9650.

Every third Tuesday (no meetings for the summer, our next meeting will be October 15), Learning Center/Matthew Room, 7-8:30pm “We have to find a way to help parents stand by their son or daughter.” - Pope Francis A ministry dedicated to providing an environment of compassionate listening and support for parents who have children with a homosexual orientation. All conversations are protected by the guidelines of Christian confidentiality. Family Members Welcome! Please contact Karyn Jacobs at 386-503-1710 or email icanletgo@gmail.com.

The Centering Prayer ministry is dedicated to fostering the process of transformation in Christ through the practices of the Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, reflection/sacred sharing, and enrichment experiences. Centering Prayer is simply a wordless, trusting opening of self to the divine presence. While it is about the simplest form of prayer there is, it allows us to get in touch with our natural intimacy with God deep within us that often gets lost in the busyness of life. Weekly Centering Prayer sessions are held in the Learning Center. If you are interested in learning more, contact Sue McBride, 956-9012.

September 23 Joan Bretz, Natasha Castillo-Sanchez, Robert Douceatte III, Marie Giliberti,

Dina Mancuso, Jim Morelewicz, Robert Ruark, Ingrid Schmidt,

Scarlett Singh, Cesare Spagnuolo, Eric Tite-Webber, Ava Wilmot,

Kellie Worley

September 24 Sarah Barbel, Ruth Berke,

Christine Brinker, Laura Butts, Judith Ann Cospito, Lindsay Doucette,

Leon Figliuolo, Mary Hunter, Bradley Lind, James Lutz, Lucy Magsino, Larry McElrath,

Jeffrey Meek, Vincent Musso, Tina Polk, Vincent Positano,

Ruth Rodriguez, Dominick Secor

September 25 Daniel Bodoh, Carmen Capitano,

Jamie Fischer, Frank Hanky, Kim Hill, Walter Hoffine, Daniel Paulo,

Frances Tomaino, Antonio Varvara Jr., Theodore Williams Jr.

September 26 Eva Andrada, Joseph Aurelia,

Victor Bordonnro, Mikayla Constantinou, Alyssa Coombs, Diane Koprowski, Peter Leone, Teresa Marchesani, Brandon Mesmer, Tori Phillips,

Mary Priest, Jack Pulick, Laura Roche, Sharyn Rockett, Scott Schweigert, Dan Smith Jr., William Vanderbur,

Antonella Varvara, Barbara Zaleski

September 27 Michael Akialis, George Amandola,

Cassidy Cobb, Kayla Durso, Mike French, Donna Gosselin, Donald Hamel,

Michael Hanley, Kylie Heintz, Robert Hook, Jodi Lass, Luke Lukasik, Richard McCoy,

David Medina, Melissa O’Connell, Connie Palermo, Mia Rivera,

Thomas Savone, Lisa Spallone

September 28 Harold Backmann, Joseph Barnett,

Dennis Blevins, Pamela Ciafone, Ann Dermody, Lila Filipe, Barbara Flach,

Patricia Krzemienieck, Jeremiah Mahoney, Angelina Mangano, Ralph Mills,

Kim Nilsen, Katrina Salas, Roger Thibault, Thomas Ventura, E.Y. Walter,

Stephanie Waterman, Ron Wood

September 29 Zoe Almberg, Miguel Garcia,

Bradd Humphrey, Therese Majewski, George Melendez, Ron Nollmann,

Terrence Peppy, Judi Quayle, Victor Sayour, Dakota Stevenson, Marion Thomas

Need a good book to read? Are you looking for an inspirational book on saints? Maybe something on Pope John Paul II? Your book maybe waiting for you at the SMdM Library! Yes, we have a library! Our parish library houses an extensive collection of books covering many areas of Catholic formation and support. The library is located next to the chapel. When you take a book, please complete the information in the book on the table. When returning a book, place it in the bin under the table. If you select a book to read in the chapel or decide it’s not the book you want, please leave it in the bin under the table and one of our volunteers will reshelve it. To become a volunteer or for more library information, please contact Ivy Alvarez at nasa9901@yahoo.com or Maria Flake at maria@smdmcc.org.

Join Fr. Manny for a Bible Study class on the third Thursday of each

month at 10am, in the Learning Center.

Fall is almost here and it is time to renew our parish commitment to encourage, inform and take part in preserving our habitat and our beautiful planet for future generations. There are many opportunities to demonstrate our responsibility and pledge that generations to come will enjoy Flagler County, Florida and America by eliminating the use of plastics and urging our representatives in office to take up the cause. Would you be willing to join together with other parish members to help preserve the environ-ment? Additional members are needed for our parish Environmental Committee. Consider this as an invitation to join us. Please call Joyce De-gan, 800/484-1228 for further information.

Today, we are taking up the collec-tion for the Help Spread the Faith Catholic Communica-tions Appeal. Your support helps the di-ocese con-nect people to Christ, through the internet, so-cial media, radio, and print media such as the St. Augustine Catholic magazine. Ninety percent of the funds collect-ed remain in our diocese to support our local efforts. Ten percent of the funds help support Queen of Peace Radio and national evangelization efforts on behalf of the U.S. Bishop’s Conference. Be a part of this appeal to spread the gospel message, and support our needs today! To learn more, email kbagg@dosafl.com. The stats below reflect the difference your contribu-tion has made: Website—122,000+ annual visitors Social media—6,600+ followers Magazine—50,000+ homes

BUNCO IS BACK!

Join the Ladies F.U.N.N. Ministry for

Bunco Night, Thursday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m.

in the Parish Hall.

Members: $5.00; Non-Members: $10.00

Prizes and light fare will be provided.

RSVP to Sherry Boullion, sjboullion@yahoo.com,

386-405-2091 or Marie Cistrelli, mcist1118@aol.com,

386-986-1438 by Sept. 30.

See you there!

Learn Natural Family Planning (NFP) at home and at your own pace with the Home Study Course from NFP International, nfpandmore.org. Includes Ecological Breastfeeding (it really can space babies), a double-check system of fertility awareness, and Catholic teaching that’s easy to understand. Work with an instructor by email. Completion certificate, only $70.

4751 E. Moody Blvd., Ste 5, Bunnell, FL 32110

info@alphawomencenter.org Phone: 386-586-0210

Free pregnancy tests, infant & maternity clothes, diapers,

formula, parenting classes, post-abortion support, adoption & social services referrals, and

referrals for Medicaid and WIC. _____________________________________

There is no need to feel alone when real help is available

during an unplanned pregnancy. Caring Choices

at (866) 901-9641 offers help through counseling, support, education, and

resources. This is one decision not to face alone!

_____________________________________

Struggling with emotional or spiritual pain following an

abortion? Rachel’s Vineyard is a post-abortion healing

ministry that will lovingly help to transform your pain to

hope and reconciliation. For more info call (904) 221-3232

Please join the Respect Life Ministry every first Friday to say the Rosary for Life. We will start at 8:30 am,

right before the 9 am Mass.

The Knights have raised more than $178,500 to support disas-ter relief due to Hurricane Dorian. Supplies, food, and water are on their way to those who need it in Grand Bahama. The cost of the supplies we sent is well above what we have raised to date and the need continues to grow. In addition, we have also sent support to the communities affected in the Carolinas. With your continued generosity the Knights in the Bahamas, Florida and the Carolinas can continue to serve the affected communities in their jurisdictions. With your help, they can in-crease support and have the tools necessary to meet the needs of those we jointly serve. As Supreme Knight Carl Anderson reminds us, “When disaster strikes, we strike back with service.” What are you waiting for? Pray, serve, GIVE today – 100 percent of your support goes directly to disaster relief. To learn ways you can give, vis-it: https://www.kofc.org/en/secure/charities/disaster-relief.html

Jackpot up to $200! Every Tuesday beginning October 8 at the SMdM Parish Hall. Doors open at 11:15 am. A free lunch is served at 11:30 am when you buy a BINGO pack for only $13. BINGO starts promptly at 12:15 pm. Contact E.Y. Walter at 986-1163 for more information.

Usher Training will take place on Wednesday, October 9 from 5-7pm. Please join us for this important opportunity to learn about the safety role of ushers at Santa Maria del Mar.

If you live in the northern part of our country, you see the signs all around. Leaves turn from green to yellow to orange or red, then fall and fade to brown. Birds slowly disappear for the south. Grass withers underfoot. “To everything there is a sea-son,” we read in Ecclesiastes. The natural world speaks spir-itual truths, if only we have ears to hear. God invites each and every one of us into the seasonal pro-gression of our own conversion. No matter who we are, each of us has something in our life that is ready to turn. Is it an area where we’re weary? A good hab-it we’ve been putting off? A fa-milial reconciliation that needs to happen? As the world passes from one season to another, where is God inviting you to turn toward Him?

©LPi