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Welcome to

St. Catherine

Catholic Church

820 Hickory Street,

Sebring, FL 33870 Parish Office/Mailing

882 Bay St., Sebring, FL 33870

Tel: 863-385-0049 Fax: 863-385-5169

Tel: 863-385-6762 (Spanish)

Web: www.stcathe.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Monday—Friday 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Holy Family Youth Center

900 US Hwy. 27 N., Sebring, Florida

School Office/Mailing

Principal: Dr. Anna V. Adam

747 S. Franklin St., Sebring, FL 33870

Tel: 863-385-7300 Fax: 863-385-7310

E-mail: [email protected]

Monday—Friday 9:00 AM to1:00 PM

CLERGY

Pastor

Very Reverend José González, V.F.

[email protected] or 863-385-0049

Parochial Vicar

Reverend Victor Caviedes 863-385-3993

Assisting Priest (Ret.)

Reverend J. Peter Sheehan

Deacons

Reverend Mr. James R. McGarry

Reverend Mr. Max M. Sévère

SCHEDULE

Weekend Mass Schedule

Saturday—4:00PM Vigil

Sunday—8:00 AM, 10:00 AM

12 Noon (Spanish)

Daily Mass

Monday—Friday 8 AM, 12 Noon

Saturday at 9 AM

Sacrament of Reconciliation

First Friday 7:15 AM to 7:45 AM

Saturday 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM

CONONIZATION OF

POPE JOHN XXIII AND

POPE JOHN PAUL II

April 27, 2014

Divine mercy

sunday

April 20, 2014 St. Catherine Parish

THE CANONIZATION OF POPE JOHN XXIII AND POPE JOHN PAUL II

The canonizations of Pope John XXIII and Pope

John Paul II on April 27 will mark a historic mo-

ment for the Catholic Church.

The longest reigning pope in modern history, Blessed

John Paul II, took his message on the road, visiting

129 countries -- several repeatedly -- on 104 trips and

logging more than 700,000 miles in a papacy that lasted

more than 27 years. Blessed John Paul died at the age

of 84 at the Vatican April 2, 2005, the vigil of Divine

Mercy Sunday.

As the first non-Italian pope in 455 years, John Paul

became a spiritual protagonist in two global transitions:

the fall of European communism, which began in his

native Poland in 1989, and the passage to the third mi-

llennium of Christianity. The day of his canonization is

Divine Mercy Sunday -- an observance Pope John Paul

put on the church's universal calendar in 2000 on the

Sunday after Easter. The Polish pope was a longtime

enthusiast of the Divine Mercy devotions of St. Faustina

Kowalksa, whom he beatified in 1993 and canonized in

2000.

“Have no fear of moving into the unknown. I am

with you.” Pope John Paul II

Blessed John XXIII was the 260th successor of St. Pe-

ter, serving as pope from October 1958 to June 1963.

Born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli on November 25, 1881

and the fourth in a family of 13 children to Giovanni

Battista and Marianna Giulia Roncalli, a family of

sharecroppers in Sotto il Monte, Italy. In 1958 he is

called to Rome for a conclave and is elected pope on Oc-

tober 28, 1958 taking the name John XXIII. At age 76,

he is the oldest pope to be elected in more than 200

years.

On October 11, 1962, Pope John XXIII opens the first

session of the Second Vatican Council, which set in mo-

tion major reforms of the church, its structure, liturgy

and relations with other Christians and other religions.

He is best known for convening the Second Vatican

Council. On June 3, 1963 he dies of cancer. On Septem-

ber 3, he is beatified by Blessed John Paul II.

“Don’t be pushed by your problems, Be led by your

dreams.” Pope John XXIII

The Priests, Deacons and Staff of St. Catherine Church would

like to wish you a Happy Easter!


PARISH EVENTS

SEASONS OF HOPE

Season Three of Seasons of Hope has begun! Please

join us at the next group session on May 4th. We meet

every other Sunday at 2:00 PM in the Parish Hall –

Room 13. The cost is $6.00 to cover the cost of the Par-

ticipant Journal and other materials. If you can’t af-

ford the journal, one will be provided for you at no

cost. All are welcome! Come, and be comforted. Plea-

se contact JoMarie Grinkiewicz 414-1119 or jo-

[email protected] for more information or to register.

LADIES BOOK CLUB

Next meeting is May 13th from 4:00 to 5:30 PM

in the Parish Hall Room 15 (enter from the

back of the building). Open to all women of the

parish and their friends. Our book is

“Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand. Contact Judy Pad-

dock 658-0134 or email [email protected] for fur-

ther information.

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY

The next meeting will be held on Monday, April 28th at

7:00 PM in the Parish Hall – Room 13. “If one member

suffers in the Body of Christ which is the Church, all

members suffer with that member.” 1 Cor 12”26. We

need you. As family we are asking you to help by volun-

teering with our Bereavement Ministry team. Pope

Francis vividly described the church as a “field hospital”

whose first responsibility must be “to heal wounds and

to warm the hearts of the faithful.” Please call the

group coordinator, JoMarie Grinkiewicz at 414-1119 or

[email protected].

29th Annual Venice Diocesan Council of Catholic

Women's Convention

Saturday, April 26

Our Lady of Grace Parish

595 E. Main St., Avon Park

The theme is "Alive in the Spirit" and

includes several speakers, continental

breakfast and luncheon. Bishop Frank

J. Dewane will be celebrating Mass. Registration is $35.

For information/registration, please contact Iris Gomez

at 863-773-0901 or at [email protected],

or Paulette (Cookie) Perkins- 863-993-0589 or pau-

[email protected].

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27th.

Please join us at St. Catherine’s on

the afternoon of April 27th for vene-

ration of the Divine Mercy Image

along with Confession from 2:00 to

2:45 PM, Hour of Prayer sponsored

by the Knights of Columbus from

3:00 to 4:00 PM and Benediction of

the Blessed Sacrament.

It was on the Second Sunday of Eas-

ter in 2000 that Pope John Paul II

celebrated the canonization of Sr. Maria Faustina Ko-

walska, the Polish nun whose diary includes revelations

from Jesus about His mercy. On that day, the Holy Fat-

her declared that the Sunday after Easter should hence-

forth be known as "Divine Mercy Sunday." Sr. Faustina,

known for promoting the Divine Mercy chaplet, said

that all who go to Confession and receive the Eucharist

at Mass the Sunday after Easter will be given full remis-

sion of their sins.

SPIRITUAL ADOPTION PROGRAM

March 25 to December 25

The Spiritual Adoption Program began Tuesday,

March 25, on the Solemnity of the Annunciation, when

Mary conceived Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit.

You are invited to spiritually adopt an unborn child in

danger of being aborted. Your commitment will be to

pray a short prayer daily until Christmas.

NOVENA FOR LIFE

The Novena of Masses for Life provides a time to pause

every month to reflect on the development of the child in

the womb, Jesus and every other child. It’s a time to

marvel at the wonders of life and the beautiful gift of life

that God gives to each unborn child. The faithful are

urged to attend the Masses. St. Catherine Church will

participate in the Novena for Life with a Mass Intention

every 25th of the month.

7th Annual Catholic Bioethics Seminar

Attention all physicians, clergy and health care workers.

On Saturday, April 26 the Southwest Florida Guild of

the Catholic Medical Association will hold its annual

bioethics seminar at Resurrection Parish in Fort Myers.

The speakers include Dr. Peter Kreeft, Dale Ahlquist,

Dr. John "Chuck" Chalberg, Father Tad Pachoczyk and

Father Germain Kopaczynski. A broad range of bioethics

topics from a Catholic perspective will be covered. The

day begins with Mass at 8:00 AM and the conference

begins at 9:00 AM. For more information or to register,

please visit www.floridacma.org or for general questions,

call Dr. Steve Hannan at 239-849-6908.

mailto:[email protected]





ST. CATHERINE CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Team-50 supports St. Catherine Catholic School by

pledging to donate at least $50.00

each month. Please mark below how you

choose to make your payments and complete the

information below:

___ _$50 monthly

___ _$100 bi-monthly

____ $150/quarterly

___ _$300/semi-annually

___ credit/ debit card payment

Name______________________________________

Phone Number____________________________

Addres____________________________________

City, State ________________________________

YOUTH MINISTRY

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

The confirmation

class took notice

of how sad the

Virgin Mary’s gar-

den was looking

and last weekend

did something

about it. Now the

garden can be ap-

preciated by all

who visit our Holy

Family Youth Center and especially new year’s Con-

firmation Class. For more information on Open Regis-

tration for 2015, please call, text Jennifer Castelli at

(863) 443-2478 or email [email protected].

REGISTRATION OPEN

We are inviting you to enroll your student for the 2014–

2015 school year. The registration fee of $100.00 must

be paid when the application is turned in. Below

are the prices per student. There are multi-student dis-

counts, scholarships and financial assistance available.

Thank you and God bless your efforts to give your child a

Catholic Education. More information (863) 385-7300.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

CALENDAR

1st Holy Communion

Confession & Rehearsal

Wednesday April 30th at 6:00 PM

Parish Hall

1st Holy Communion Ceremony

Saturday May 3rd at 9:00 AM

Confirmation Retreat

Saturday May 31st at 9:00 AM

Parish Hall

Confirmation Ceremony

Monday June 2nd at 6:00 PM

SCHOLARSHIPS & TUITION ASSISTANCE

AVAILABLE

Step Up for Students is an income based scholarship

for students in K-12th Grade which awards up to

$4,880. The scholarships are awarded on a first-come,

first-served basis (giving priority to renewal families)

and can be transferred to other eligible schools in the

state of Florida. The application must filled out online

at www.stepupforstudents.org.

Facts Tuition Assistance is a program that requests

information regarding your household income and ex-

penses to help our school assess every families financial

need. Once completed an appointment will be made to

discuss your financial assistance. Apply at

https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3GCP8. Mandatory

for Assistance.

VPK is a free program that is available to all four year

olds born on or before September 1st who reside in Flor-

ida, regardless of family income. It will cover from 8-11

AM daily. Please call the Early Learning Coalition at

(863) 314-9213 to schedule an appointment.

Pre-K 3 Pre-K 4 K-5TH Grade

Yearly

Rate

Half Day $2,700 $720 N/A

Full Day $4,650 $2,700 $5,500

All youth in grades 6, 7, and 8 meet every Wednesdays from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Holy

Family Youth Center. For information, please contact Anthony Fontanes at (863) 214-0421.

is for all youth in high school. LifeTeen meets every Sunday from 2:30 to 4:30 PM at the Holy

Family Youth Center. Come ready to share, learn and have a faithful experience. For more

information, please contact Anthony Fontanes at (863) 214-0421.


ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please contact the Parish Office and we will

visit the home, hospital or care facility.

BAPTISM

Make an appointment 3 months prior to the Baptism. Parents and godparents must attend

a Baptismal Preparation Class.

MARRIAGE

Arrange the Sacrament of Marriage 6 months before. For the date of the next Marriage Prep-

aration class, call Carmen at (863) 385-0049.

RECONCILIATION

This sacrament is available in the church on

first Fridays at 7:15 AM, Saturdays 2:30 to 3:15 PM, or by appointment with a priest.

OTHER LITURGY

ADORATION AND BENEDICTION

Adoration and Benediction is in the Church

after the 8:00 AM Mass on First Friday.

FUNERALS

Funeral arrangements are initiated through

the funeral homes who contact St. Catherine.

Remember us in your Memorial designations.

HOLY HOUR

Holy Hour is Tuesdays in the Chapel from

8:30 to 9:30 AM. Call Deacon Max or Gladys

Sévère at (863) 382-9402.

SACRAMENTS

Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33, Mt 28:8-15

Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41, Jn 20:11-18

Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10, Lk 24:13-35

Thursday: Acts 3:11-26, Lk 24:35-48

Friday: Acts 4:1-12, Jn 21:1-14

Saturday: Acts 4:13-21, Mk 16:9-15

Sunday: Acts 2:42-47, Psalm 118, 1 Pt 1:3-9,

Jn 20:19-31

SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK

Mass Intention Forms are available at the

Parish Office or online, at www.stcathe.com.

Return Mass Intention forms at Parish Office

or drop it in the weekend collection.

The usual donation is $10. Please specify

whether the person is living or deceased. Mass

Intentions must be made a minimum of 10

days prior to the date of the intention.

MASS INTENTIONS

SATURDAY April 19th

9:00 AM Morning Prayer

8:15 PM For the Living & Deceased Parishioners — Fr. Jose

SUNDAY April 20th

6:30 AM For the Living & Deceased Parishioners — Fr. Jose



MONDAY April 21st

8:00 AM WALTER HORNICKE † Frank & Yvonne Glonchak

12:00 Noon For all abused children—Fr. Jose

TUESDAY April 22nd

8:00 AM For children in danger of being aborted—Fr. Jose

12:00 Noon CARMON DIEDRICH & ROBERT C. BERNHOLD †

Ed & Ann Diedrich

Logan Timko — Patricia Timko

WEDNESDAY April 23rd

8:00 AM The Souls in Purgatory—Fr. Jose

12:00 Noon For the homebound of St. Catherine—Fr. Jose

THURSDAY April 24th

8:00 AM For those who received their sacraments at the

Easter Vigil—Fr. Jose

12:00 Noon MARY BABIK † Sons Bob & Louis

FRIDAY April 25th

8:00 AM JACKIE TILLMAN † Deborah Fuschetti

For a Greater Respect for all Human Life —Knights

of Columbus

JOHN COXE JR. † John Coxe, Sr.

12:00 Noon For the children receiving First Holy Communion—

Fr. Jose

SATURDAY April 26th

9:00 AM For all the youth of St. Catherine—Fr. Jose

4:00 PM TIMOTHY TIMKO † Patricia Timko

JOSEPHINE VOSS † Frank & Yvonne Glonchak

CHARLES & CATHERINE RITCHEY † Madonna

Williams

SUNDAY April 27th


10:00 AM For the security of the people attending the Canoni-

zation in Rome– Fr. Jose


Office Hours: The usual Parish Office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The Par-

ish Office telephone number is (863) 385-0049. On the weekends, we also have a Portable Office in the Gift

Shop, where you can place your Mass Intentions.

Update your Parish Record: Please fill out the “Parish Registration or Update Form” at the bottom of this

page to update your contact information. Thank you for keeping us updated and informed!

Bulletin Deadline: The bulletin deadline is Thursdays (10 days before the intended bulletin comes out) at 3:00 PM. Please e-mail all bulletin articles to [email protected] and cc: [email protected].

PARISH OFFICE

BOOKKEEPER’S CORNER

Next Week Second Collection:

The Catholic Home Missions Appeal

The bishops' Subcommittee on Catholic Home Missions

is a grant-making agency. It offers financial support to

missionary activities that strengthen the Catholic

Church in the United States, and in its territories and

former territories. Through its annual fundraising campaign, the Catholic Home Missions Appeal,

Catholic Home Missions educates American Catholics

about mission needs and invites them to assist fellow

Catholics in the practice of the faith.

COLLECTION TOTALS:

Due to bulletin early deadline, collection totals will be

in the following bulletins. Thank you.

Our CFA assessment for 2014 is $73,000.00

We have received pledges of $64,864.00 toward our

2014 assessment of $73,000.00. We are at 94.33% of

our goal! Please make checks payable to the Catholic

Faith Appeal. Thank you.

Happy and blessed Easter

from the Bookkeeper”s

Corner!

“1st Communion and Confirmation

2014”

Select a book now at a 50% discount. Consider

other items for that special someone who is do-

ing their First Communion or Confirmation.

Saturday: 3:30—5:30 PM

Sunday: 8:30 AM—1:30PM

Monday-Thursday: By Appointment

Schedule appointments, Gift Certificates

or Information, please call the Parish Of-

fice at (863) 385-0049

WELCOME TO ST. CATHERINE PARISH

We invite you to register with us. Also if you have chaged

any of your contact information, please fill out this form.

Register or update your information in a few easy steps! To

register or update your information :

Visit the Parish Office during open hours.

Mail the Parish Registration or Update Form to the Pa-

rish Office.

Drop the Parish Registration or Update Form into the

weekend collection basket.

Register online at www.stcathe.com

Thank you for helping keep our records updated!

Name:___________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________

City and ZIP: ____________________________________

Telephone: _______________________________________

E-ma: ___________________________________________

PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY:

(_____) New Registration (_____) Moving Out of the Parish

(_____) Update Info (_____) Need Contribution Envelopes

GIFT SHOP

http://www.usccb.org/catholic-giving/opportunities-for-giving/catholic-home-missions-appeal/collection/index.cfm


AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS

Troop FL 1923 is a Christ-centered, non-profit scout-

ing organization building women of integrity while

offering a wholesome character and leadership devel-

opment ministry for girls. Please e-mail mar-

[email protected] or [email protected].

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY

We provide consolation, spiritual support and offer

assistance with Funeral Masses and services to those

who experience the death of a loved one. Contact

JoMarie Grinkiewicz (863) 414-1119 or jo-

[email protected].

COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN

All women are invited the 1st Sunday of the month

in the Parish Hall at 1:00 PM. Join us for open dis-

cussion as women of faith and how we can express

that faith in our family, church and community life.

For information, contact DeeDee Bedard at (863)

273-0539.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

This is a men’s association dedicated to serve God.

We meet the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM

at the Holy Family Youth Center. For information,

contact Larry Pierce at (863) 273-8707.

LADIES BOOK CLUB

Meets the second Tuesday of the month from 4:00

PM to 5:30 PM in the Parish Hall, Room 15 (enter

from the back of the building). Contact is Judy Pad-

dock at (863) 658-0134 or [email protected].

LEGION OF MARY

Meetings are Wednesdays at 9:00 AM in Parish Hall

Room 17. For information contact Mary Ann Buckley

at (863) 385-1386.

MINISTERS TO THE HOMEBOUND

Eucharistic Ministers take the Eucharist to those

who are unable to come to church. Contact Bob Ush-

ka at (863) 385-8301 or Parish Office (863) 385-0049.

PRAYER BLANKET MINISTRY

We invite you to pray while sewing blankets

and bring them to the church to be blessed. Prayer

blankets are available to anyone in need. Call Dee-

Dee Bedard at (863) 273-0539 if you want to sew,

pray or need a prayer blanket.

PRAYER CHAIN

If you or someone you know is in need of prayer,

please email Stephanie Ennis stcathepray-

[email protected] or call 273-5934.

SEASONS OF HOPE

A Christ-centered support group for the bereaved

meet every other Sunday. For information: JoMarie

Grinkiewicz (863) 414-1119 or [email protected].

TAI-CHI

Meetings are every Tuesday 9:00—10:00 AM in the

Parish Hall. All are welcome to join us. For more

information call Ray at (863) 385-7578.

Pastor: Very Reverend José González, V.F

………………………………………………..385-0049

Parochial Vicar: Reverend Victor Caviedes

….…………………………………...………..385-3993

Asst Priest: Reverend J. Peter Sheehan (Ret.)

Deacon: Rev. Mr. James R. McGarry…...368-1170

Deacon: Rev. Mr. Max M. Sévère…………382-9402

Arts and Environment: DeeDee Bedard….….273-0539

Altar Servers: Margie Gourley……...…….…..385-6610

LifeTeen/Edge: Anthony Fontanes……….…..381-9833

Liturgical Ministries: Diane Sochacki……….382-6638

Ministry to the Sick: Bob & Carol Ushka…...385-8301

Music Ministry: Rob Gillmore…………….…..414-1843

RCIA: Bill & Sandy Manint…………………...382-2222

Religious Education K-5: Grace Munoz..…....385-0049

Respect Life: Marge Rafferty………………….214-3312

Ushers: Mike Flood……………………….…….471-6381

Please fill out this form, cut it out and submit

it with $8. Forms may be returned to the Parish

Office or dropped in the weekend collection.

ST. CATHERINE NAME TAGS

Help us to become better acquainted by wearing

a St. Catherine’s nametag! When your nametag

arrives, it will be available in the Church Vesti-

bule. For more information, please call Mike

Flood at (863) 471-6381.

Name (please print):

__________________________________________

Previous Location or City/State of Origin:

____________________________________________

Nametags come with either a magnet or

a pin, please specify which you prefer:

_________Pin _________Magnet

MINISTRIES AND ORGANIZATIONS

ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY

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