2555 NE Savanna Road, Jensen Beach, FL 34957 Phone (772) 334-4214 ~ Fax (772) 334-8627

Website: www.stmartindp.com E-mail: info@stmartindp.com

PASTOR Rev. James E. Molgano

PASTOR EMERITUS

Rev. Thomas Rynne

SEASONAL PERMANENT DEACON Dea. Edward Fischer III

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DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS

Lorie Shekailo, CPA lorie@stmartindp.com, Ext. 11

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Jane Marszewski

jane@stmartindp.com, Ext. 10

PASTORAL ASSISTANT

Claudette Horst claudette@stmartindp.com, Ext. 26

SACRISTAN Nora Henderson

nora@stmartindp.com, Ext. 42

DIRECTOR OF SACRED MUSIC & CHORAL MINISTRY

Melanie Steinke melanie@stmartindp.com, Ext. 27

DIRECTOR OF BUILDINGS & GROUNDS

Jay Horst jay@stmartindp.com, Ext. 20

GROUNDSKEEPER David Bocchino

MAINTENANCE Elizabeth Castillo

DIVINE MERCY COUNSELING AND HEALING CENTER

C. Ann Getzinger, Ph.D. drann@stmartindp.com, Ext. 32

ASSISTING CLERGY

Rev. Msgr. Blase Gintoli

March 16, 2014 The Second Sunday in Lent

Parish Information

Regular Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30pm

Sunday Masses: 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am Daily Mass: Monday - Friday

8:30am & 5:30pm Saturday Daily Mass: 8:30am

Doors of the Church are open 3pm Sat. & 6:30am Sun.

Holy Days: 7:00 Vigil (evening before),

8:30am, 5:30pm. Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession: Saturday 9:00 - 10:00am & 3:15 - 4:15pm

& By Appointment.

Novena to Our Lady: Saturday, after 8:30am Mass

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration: (In the Chapel)

Midnight Monday through Noon Saturday *********************************************************************************

*Parish Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.

9:00am - 12:00pm Closed 12pm - 1pm

1:00pm - 4:00pm *Closed Wednesday

Caritas Gift Shop Hours: Tues., Wed. & Fri. 9am - 5pm,

Thurs. 9am - 8pm, Sat. 9am - 2pm

Closed Sunday & Monday

Thrift Store Hours: Monday through Friday 10am - 4pm

Saturday 10am - 1pm

St. Martin’s Parish Family Welcomes You!

Regardless of whether you are here for a few days, weeks, or months, we are pleased that you have

chosen us to be your Parish away from home. If you are new to the Parish, or just visiting, please stop in

and introduce yourself. We are delighted to have you share in the celebration of the Eucharist.

New Parishioners Every Parishioner in the Parish should be

properly registered. New & existing singles & families are asked to fill out registration forms available in the

Parish Office. If you have recently relocated, please let us know your change of address. Families moving out

of the Parish should notify the Parish Office.

Parish Sacraments

Sacrament of Baptism All families seeking Baptism of a child should be

registered and active members of the Parish for at least 3 months prior to the date of the Baptism.

Parents must attend and Godparents are encouraged to attend a Baptismal Preparation

Class before scheduling the Baptism. Communal Baptisms are celebrated every other

month beginning in January. Contact Claudette Horst at Ext. 26 for more information.

Sacrament of Confirmation Contact the Parish Office

for more information at Ext. 41. Adult candidates wishing to be Confirmed contact the Parish Office,

Ext.10 for more information.

Sacrament of Marriage Weddings are celebrated on Friday at 6:30pm, and Saturday at 10:30am & 1:30pm. Engaged couples

should contact the Parish Office a minimum of 9 months before the wedding date to complete their

preparation. If an annulment of a previous marriage (Catholic, non-Catholic or civil) is

required, please contact the Pastoral Assistant, Claudette Horst at Ext. 26 for more information.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Children in the Second Grade make their “First Reconciliation.” For more information, please

contact the Parish Office at Ext. 17.

Sacrament Of Anointing The Sacrament of Anointing is celebrated

communally every First Saturday at the 8:30am Mass. For those in need of Anointing of the Sick or

Last Rites call the Pastoral Assistant, Claudette Horst at Ext. 26 or the Emergency Line at Ext. 9.

Visitation of the Sick All Registered Parishioners should contact Dr. Julio Perez coordinator of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy

Communion for Homebound/Hospitalized Parishioners at 335-5744.

We would like to be informed of any parishioner or family member who is in the hospital, whether admitted

or in the emergency room. Home or hospital visitation by a member of the Clergy can be arranged

upon request. Please contact Dr. Perez or leave a message at the Parish Office on extension 0. A

member of the Clergy or the Homebound Ministry will contact you as soon as possible.

Please note the following Parish responsibilities: St. Joseph Catholic Church-Martin Memorial Med. Ctr.

St. Andrew Catholic Church-Martin Memorial South St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church-Emeritus

Holy Family Catholic Church-St. Lucie Med. Ctr. St. Anastasia Catholic Church-Lawnwood. Med. Ctr.

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Mass Intentions For the WeekMass Intentions For the WeekMass Intentions For the WeekMass Intentions For the Week

Monday, March 17, 2014 8:30 AM D Patrick J. Duane Jr. Sheila Hetzel

Tuesday, March 18, 2014 8:30 AM D Robert Magee Wife, Patricia

5:30 PM D Grace Powell The Ottaviani Family

Wednesday, March 19, 2014 8:30 AM D George Lannan Charles & Dee

5:30 PM D Deceased Mbrs. Of the

Molgano Family Fr. James Molgano

Thursday, March 20, 2014 8:30 AM D William R. Backes Bob Backes

5:30 PM D Bob & Anne Romer Their Children & Family

Friday, March 21, 2014 8:30 AM D Fr. Jerome Herman Ann & Jeff Huesing

5:30 PM L Fr. James &

Mrs. Theresa Molgano Bev & Lee Walgrave

Saturday, March 22, 2014 8:30 AM D Vincent Bocchino Nancy Lyons

4:30 PM D Lisa O'Malley The Northern O’Malleys

Sunday, March 23, 2014 7:00 AM D Heather McElroy Nancy & Tony McElroy

9:00 AM D Guy Roy Wife & Family

11:00 AM L The People of St. Martin

5:30 PM L Jay & Claudette Horst Claudette Horst

Please Pray… For the Members of our Parish Family who are ill…

Please remember Mary Doolittle Slama, Louis Felice, Ann Hopkins, Irene Fichter, John Glenn, Lydia & Raul Quintana, Carolyn and All the Sick Members of our Parish in your prayers. May the Intercession

of Our Blessed Mother grant them consolation & complete healing.

For the Deceased Members of our Parish Family… Please remember All the Deceased Members of our Parish in your prayers. May they rejoice forever with

the angels and Saints before the Heavenly throne of God.

For the Members of our Parish Family serving in the Military... Please remember Maj. Richard Dembowski, Capt. Scott Dembowski, Lt. Matt Dembowski, Maj.

Lazaro Costa, Maj. Paul Burke, Keith Mackin, Pvt. Matthew M. Cabana, Capt. Brian Konie, UT1 Brian Murphy, Lt. Cdr. Tom Muldoon, Sgt. Joe Wankelman, Maj. Peter Hesford, Capt. Keith Nunn, Don Couture, Eddie Gallagher, Ron Mahoney, Capt. Deanne Bryant, Sgt. John Fortner, Christopher

McFarland, Anthony McFarland, Gregory Costas, LCP Lisa Pfeiffer, SFC Gerard Fraino, Maj. Mario Russica, SA Jeffrey Mihalik, Jr., A1C Zachary Mihalik, Lt. Jordan Hoffmann, A1C Thomas Andrews, Pvt. Chad Corriveau, PFC John Michael Dakoulas, Spec4 Tony Alee, Cpl. Adam Joseph

Weinstein, Sgt. Brian Hamm, Pvt. Bradley L. Noone, LTC. Larry Smith, William Schweikert, 2nd Lt. Edward J. Marion, A1C Ryan Mihalik, A1C Michael Compton, Pvt Francis Paul Kuveikis, Pvt.

Shawn Kuveikis, LCPL Joshua W. Jett, E3 Todd Philip Drury, PFC James Mocello, Sr. OS2 Brandon Haas, LCP Mike Richardson, AWO3 Nicholas Giannine, PFC Thomas Huff, Lt Comm. Jonathan E. Musman, Raymond Sabol, L/CPL, CPT Timothy R. Blairy, Matthew Joseph Maitre, Ryan Francis Maitre, LTC Thomas J. Ruge, Lt Col Geoff Graze, PFC Corey Lee Jones, PVT Robert M. Garza,

USN Jayme Timmerman, Michael E. Tocci, USMC, PFC John Woods, A1C, A1C Nicholas S. Palczer USAF, ENS James Figari USN and all members of our Parish and their families serving in the military.

May the Intercession of Our Blessed Mother keep them well and bring them safely home.

Upcoming Meetings Upcoming Meetings Upcoming Meetings Upcoming Meetings & Events & Events & Events & Events D=Deceased L=Living IntentionD=Deceased L=Living IntentionD=Deceased L=Living IntentionD=Deceased L=Living Intention

EDGE Monday, March 17

6:00pm-Rel. Ed. Bldg.

Weight Loss Support Grp. Tuesday, March 18

9:15am - Florence Rm.

Men of St. Martin Tuesday, March 18

7:00pm-Siena Rm.

Symbolon Thursday, March 20

9:00am & 6:00pm

Tuscany Banquet Rm.

Knitting Angels Thursday, March 20

2:00pm-Siena Rm.

Choir Thursday, March 20

6:30pm-Choir Rm.

Bell Choir Thursday, March 20

7:30pm-Church

Fast Food Friday Friday, March 21

5:30pm - Tuscany Banquet Rm.

Stations of the Cross Friday, March 21

7:00pm - Church

PreK-5 Rel. Ed. Sunday, March 23

10:15am-Rel. Ed. Bldg.

Sanctuary Candle 3/16-3/22

For: For: For: For: George CharneyGeorge CharneyGeorge CharneyGeorge Charney

FromFromFromFrom Karen & Peter RileyKaren & Peter RileyKaren & Peter RileyKaren & Peter Riley

FASTING & ABSTINENCE

REGULATIONS FOR LENT

Ash Wednesday & Good Friday; are days of fast and abstinence.

Fridays of Lent are also days of abstinence.

Fasting is to be observed by all 18 years of age through age 59. On a fast day, one full meal is allowed. Two other meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one's needs, but together

they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including

milk and juices, are allowed.

Abstinence is observed by all 14 years of age and older. On days of abstinence, no meat is allowed. Note that when health or ability to work would be seriously

affected, the law does not oblige. When in doubt concerning fast and abstinence, the parish priest

should be consulted.

Fasting almsgiving. and prayer are the three disciplines of Lent. The faithful and catechumens

should undertake these practices seriously in a spirit of penance, and of preparation for baptism or of

renewal of baptism at Easter.

Join us this Friday evening in the

Tuscany Banquet Room of the

San Mart’ Inn before Stations of

the Cross for a delicious “Fast”

Food meal of Pasta Fagioli,

Spaghetti Puttanesca,

Salad & Bread.

The cost is $5.00 per person. Water, Lemonade or Iced Tea is included.

STRUGGLING AFTER AN ABORTION? YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

HOPE AFTER ABORTION: Experience the healing love of Jesus Christ during a Rachel’s Vineyard healing retreat. This retreat offers an opportunity to deeply enter into the grieving process and identify the ways your abortion(s) may have

affected you or a loved one. Discussions, spiritual exercises, prayer and reflection combined with the Sacrament of Reconciliation, a Memorial Service honoring your child and a beautiful Mass, will help to heal the wounds of your past. Participation is strictly confidential and offers a beautiful opportunity to

experience God’s love, forgiveness and tender compassion. Both men and women are invited to experience this healing for their soul. This healing program is an apostolate of the Catholic Charities Office of Respect Life of the Diocese of

Palm Beach; however, those from other faith backgrounds are welcome to attend.

The retreat begins on Friday, April 25 thru Sunday, April 27, 2014. It will be held at Casa San Carlos Retreat Center, in Delray Beach.

Pre-registration is required.

To register or for more information call Donna Gardner at 561.602.4778 or email isaiah61@bellsouth.net all calls and emails are CONFIDENTIAL!

For more information on Rachel’s Vineyard check out our website: www.rachelsvineyard.org

5:30 - 7:00pm

Readings for the Week of March 16, 2014

Sunday Second Sunday of Lent Gn 12:1-4a; Ps 33; 2 Tm 1:8b-10; Mt 17:1-9

Monday Saint Patrick, Bishop Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79; Lk 6:36-38

Tuesday Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50; Mt 23:1-12

Wednesday Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89; Rom 4:13, 16-18,

22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a

Thursday Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1; Lk 16:19-31 Friday Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a; Ps 105; Mt 21:33-43,

45-46 Saturday Mi 7:14-15; 18-20; Ps 103; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 Sunday Third Sunday of Lent Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-

15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42

Divine Mercy Counseling &

Healing Center

C. Ann Getzinger, Ph.D. is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and is available here at St.

Martin de Porres Parish.

Dr. Getzinger combines therapy with spirituality

from the Catholic tradition. Facing life’s challenges

with the help of God’s truth brings us closer to His

will in our lives, can heal our wounds and give us

hope. Dr. Getzinger is available at extension 32 at

the office number 334-4214.

Stations of the Cross

At 7:00pm

In the Church.

Every Friday during Lent

Carmelite Spirituality Workshop

March 22, from 8:30am - 3:00pm St. Jude Parish

21389 Toledo Rd., Boca Raton, Fl. Presenter: Fr. Jack Welch

Fr. Jack taught Carmelite studies at Washington Theological Union for more than 20 years. He will focus

on the spirituality of St. John of the Cross. The workshop is designed for

those interested in deepening their personal relationship with God.

Cost: $30.00 (includes lunch) Reservations: 561-267-1055 or

MBMurphy456@aol.com.

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Current Assets Maintenance Building 30,199 30,199

Cash Education Center 850,983 850,983

Checking 8,353 7,002 Education Furniture/Equipt. 128,825 128,825

Diocesan Savings Account 38 37 Vehicles 17,600 17,600

Savings Account 76,813 36,837 Equipment 386 386

Charity Fund 12,262 11,434 Total Fixed Assets 6,708,966 6,695,763

Cash-Stipend Savings Account 6,199 3,619 TOTAL ASSETS 6,882,724 6,819,486

Cash on Hand-Store 199 199

Petty Cash 0 203 Liabilities

Payroll Account 14,437 16,558 Current Liabilities

Caritas Religious Gift Shop 4,179 4,896 Accrued Expenses 0 15,775

Undeposited Funds on Hand 1,122 109 Accounts Payable 42,294 56,305

Kyle Conrad Scholarship Account 407 57 Credit Cards 24,120 24,613

Pay Pal 4 3

Total Cash 124,013 80,954 Other Current Liabilities

Event Deposits 0 500

Other Current Assets Gift Cards Payable 134 374

Accounts Receivable 0 1,206 Mass Stipends (Escrow Account) 6,359 4,421

Deposit Receivable 3,129 2,979 DSA Defered Liability 11,450 0

Prepaid Expenses 3,455 4,119 Due to Diocese of Palm Beach 145,899 86,935

Religious Gift Store Inventory 43,161 34,465 Youth Trip Deposits 0 5,126

San Mart' Inn Inventory 0 0 9/11 Scholarship Fund 335 1,323

Total Other Current Assets 49,745 42,769 Total Other Current Liabilities 164,177 98,679

Total Current Assets 173,758 123,723 Total Liabilities 230,591 195,372

Fixed Assets Net Assets

Land 8,375 8,375 Beginning Unrestricted Net Assets 6,584,920 6,638,138

Church

3,571,65

9

3,566,65

9 Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets 128 (36,921)

Church Furnishings 328,875 326,187 Assets reclassified to temporarily restricted 33,703 0

Chapel 74,123 73,823 Total Unrestricted Net Asssets 6,618,751 6,601,217

Chapel Furnishings 4,318 1,070 Beginning Temporary Restricted Net Assets 67,085 13,319

Rectory / Office Building 649,626 649,044 Capital Fund 0 9,578

Rectory/Office Furniture/Equip. 196,335 194,950 Assets reclassified to temporarily restricted (33,703) 0

Garage 18,504 18,504 Total Temporary Restricted Net Assets 33,382 22,897

Parish Center 732,351 732,351 Net Assets 6,652,133 6,624,114

Parish Center Furnishings 96,807 96,807 TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS 6,882,724 6,819,486

Unaudited-For Management Purposes Only

St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church

Statement of Financial Position

December 31, 2013 and 2012

St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church

Statement of Activities

For the six months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012

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Parish Revenue

Offertory Collections 238,320 260,030

Parish 2nd Collections 30,276 26,726

Diocesan Collections 11,885 14,490

Special Collections 3,482 13,332

Bequests, Memorials and Donations 13,832 24,313

Capital Fund 1,055 9,578

Matthew 25:35 Ministry 52,194 44,053

Cathechesis and Faith Formation Revenue 52,335 23,270

Liturgical and Music Program 7,701 10,050

Parish Event Revenue 36,724 1,551

Divine Mercy Counseling and Healing Center 0 7,788

Religious Gift Shop 29,259 28,870

San Mart' Inn Revenue 2,100 6,477

Savings Interest 21 2

Miscellaneous Revenue 325 4,268

Total Parish Revenue 479,509 474,798

Expenditures

Church Expenses 39,276 37,444

Clergy and Rectory Expenses

Clergy Expenses 40,098 41,986

Rectory Expenses 5,155 8,361

Total Clergy and Rectory Expenses 45,253 50,347

Parish Expenses

Religious Gift Shop Expenses 21,122 24,404

Diocesan Collections 11,885 14,490

Matthew 25:35 Ministry 55,446 47,719

Special Collections 3,482 13,932

Catholic School Subsidy 2,880 4,080

Catechesis and Faith Formation 62,610 57,092

Diocesan Services Appeal Shortfall 10,420 22,439

Divine Mercy Counseling & Healing Center 0 7,683

Parish Event Expenditures 26,254 6,482

Parish Building and Grounds 113,847 125,547

Office Expenses 85,237 85,378

San Mart' Inn 1,668 5,104

Total Parish Expenses 394,851 414,350

Total Expenditures 479,380 502,141

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets 129 (27,343)

Unaudited-For Management Purposes Only

50%

14%6%

11%

3%3% 11%

2% 0%Revenues

General Offertory

Parish Activity Income

Second Collections

Catechesis and Faith Formation

Diocesan and Mission Collections

Donations and Bequests

Matthew 25:35 Ministry

Liturgy and Programs

Capital Fund

24%

13%

18%9%

8%

10%

12%

3% 1%

2% Expenditures

Maintenance, Utilities and Insurance

Catechesis and Faith Formation

Office and Business Administration

Clergy Living Expenses and Salary

Liturgy and Programs

Parish Activity Expenses

Matthew 25:35 Ministry

Diocesan and Mission Collections

Catholic School Subsidy

DSA Shortfall

Turn Toward Heaven

“For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of

love, embracing both trial and joy.” - St. Therese of Lisieux.

A “simple look toward heaven” is a look that is seeking God. While prayer is oriented to The Father, He is

available only through The Son. Our ability to call God “Father” is entirely because of Jesus, who taught us to

pray using that name. Recall that God provided Moses a different name. The name given Moses, YHWH,

revealed God’s infinite majesty. It conveyed an understanding but was traditionally held to be unpronounceable.

The name provided by Jesus revealed loving mercy, and “Father” is pronounceable in a most familiar way.

Through the “Son-ship” of Jesus we are given a place for ourselves as sons and daughters. As a result, the

unpronounceable has a name: “Father” and the infinite majesty has a form: “Love.” In our separation from the

infinite and our longing for love, we are compelled to turn toward heaven in prayer.

Fear and awe can make God seem unapproachable at times; perhaps a consequence of our weakness or concern

over His judgment. In need of the comfort and warmth of a Savior, our prayers fall on Jesus. His closeness to

the Father is consoling; His words of forgiveness settling. Divinity combined with humanity let us know He

understands. Through Him we can be reconciled. His sacrifice gave us everything. His loving embrace gives us

courage to turn toward heaven in prayer.

At times we need a mother. Absent the taint of original sin, the Immaculate Virgin has a unique comprehension

of the depth of our fallen state. She witnessed the price sin placed upon her Son. Perhaps perfect purity creates

great empathy toward those in whom it is lacking. When we are hurt or broken, Mary reaches out. Our Mother

gently picks us up, calms with her humility, and provides a model of obedience that leads us to her Son. Mary

takes on the piercing sorrows of our hearts and offers us the grace to turn toward heaven in prayer.

The Saints each have unique devotions, insights or special causes. Prayer for intervention in particular situations

may be especially helpful. The Saints offer hope that holiness is achievable in a broad sense, but may also assist

us within special areas of expertise and wisdom. The intervening prayers by the Saints not only magnify our

own, but as examples of holiness, the Saints illuminate many pathways for us to turn toward heaven in prayer.

Of course, there is our Guardian Angel; a creature of God too, but different from our selves. As such, they know

the inner workings of our spiritual nature. Each one is a friend who guards and guides; a constant companion

who shepherds us to the degree we are willing to be led. Our Guardian Angel is a special spiritual being who

God committed specifically and uniquely to each and every one of us. We may wonder, “What great sacrifice

has it been, dear Angel and friend, to be an offering of God’s pure love to one who is prone to wander?”

Nurtured by the commitment of our own Guardian Angel, there emerges a gentle but repetitive nudge to turn

toward heaven in prayer.

How beautiful is prayer? It connects us to God. A simple look turned towards heaven, but a look whose allure

contains more facets than a diamond and more petals than a rose. If only we are willing to turn.

EVANGELISM IN ACTION: Turn towards heaven and encourage others to take a look.

Article written by Keith Thompson. Please send your comments, thoughts and suggestions to

newevangelism@gmail.com or call Keith at 772-631-2080.

For more information contact Claudette Horst at 772-334-4214 Ext. 26 or Claudette@stmartindp.com.

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FULL SERVICE CAR WASH FUNDRAISER

Help support Youth Ministry. Tickets for a full service carwash at Paradise Car Wash (exterior and interior cleaning) are on sale

for $10 (a $14 value).

Paradise Car Wash is located on the corner

of US1 and Port St. Lucie Blvd in Port St. Lucie/5 miles from St. Martin’s. Tickets are

on sale in Caritas Gift Shop and in the Parish Office. All Proceeds benefit the

Youth Program. Thank you for your continued support!

ADULT FAITH FORMATION AND RCI

How can every Catholic make Lent a time of enlightenment?

We can attend weekly Mass. We can reflect on the Creed, taking each

statement of belief and asking ourselves if we do believe and what it means

in our everyday lives. We can go to Adoration and Confession. We can pray

the Stations of the Cross, pray the Liturgy of the Hours, pray the Rosary. We

must pray every day. We can fast from food, TV, foul language, gossip, and

the list goes on and on. We can give alms in a genuinely sacrificial manner,

to the poor. As Catholics we know all of these things. It is not a lack of

things to do that have many of us scratching our heads on Holy Thursday

wondering why Lent was really not any different for us than any other forty

days throughout the year. What we lack is a conversion of the heart. We

don’t have to seek far to hear God speak to us. The Church in her wisdom

provides us in the Liturgy of the Word at Mass what our hearts yearn to hear.

In the Lenten liturgies the Church prays what she believes and teaches and in

Word and Sacrament the Lord directs us toward his Divine heart.

Join us for this week’s lesson as we take a closer look at the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick.

Everyone is welcome, so don't forget to invite a friend or two! Thursdays 9am or 6 pm in the Parish Hall. Registration is FREE — call Agnes Mulligan 772-214-7460 or visit www.Stmartindp.com.

Respect Life Corner

Planned Parenthood in the Emerald Plaza on Rt #1 are doing chemical

abortions up to 13 weeks. Come and

join us in peaceful prayer Wed 3-5 and Fri. 8-10.

Call David Olio 221-1865 for details.

POST ABORTION CONFIDENTIAL

COUNSELING Rachel’s Vineyard

Call Donna at (561) 602-4778 Diocesan Respect Life Office

Toll free at (888)465-HOPE (4673)

RESPECT LIFE DIRECTORY FOR CONFIDENTIAL HELP

PREGNANCY ASSISTANCE

Pregnancy Care Center Stuart - 232-3222,

Ft. Pierce - 489-9702

Care Net - 283-2911 or 871-2211

Call Don Kazimir at (561) 360-3330

8048 St. Martin de Porres Council

40 Cans for Lent Appeal

The 40 cans for Lent appeal is a food drive coordinated by your Knights of Columbus council. We encourage all parishioners to prayerfully look into their hearts and contribute 40 “cans” ( items from the needed list from the Mathew 25:35 food pantry.) and contribute 1 item for each day in Lent. Drop off points will be at the back of the Church, at the Caritas gift shop lobby, at the food pantry itself in the plaza next to Seacoast Bank on Jensen Beach Blvd and inside Winn Dixie on Jensen Beach Blvd. (We appreciate you using the drop off points as we have volunteers who make regular pick ups there.)

The Food Pantry is in need of canned meats like tuna or chicken, canned vegetables, peanut butter, jelly, 1 lb. bags of rice, soups, canned meals such as spaghetti & meatballs, pasta, canned fruits, cereals, powdered or shelf box milk, canned tomato products, spaghetti sauce and pork & beans.

God Bless you all for your generosity during the Lenten Season!!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Let your eyes of faith see within the Sacred Host, Our Savior

Jesus Christ, Whose Heart was pierced for love of us.

PLEASE prayerfully consider committing to a Holy Hour; perhaps even just for Lent! Exposition of Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament takes place and the Chapel is open Monday 5AM through Saturday at Noon. Any hour spent with our Lord holds immeasurable graces and blessings. To schedule your hour,

please contact Kathy at Adorationholyhour@yahoo.com or by calling 772-485-1787. Hours in most URGENT NEED of coverage are: Mon - *8-9AM

Weds - *4-5AM and *5-6PM, *10-11PM

Thurs - *3-4AM , *4-5AM and *9-10AM

Fri - *2-3AM and *8-9AM

Sat - *2-3AM

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!

Do you want to volunteer at a place where .... gentle music is playing,

friendly customers browse and shop, and so many beautiful reminders of our

Faith surround you?

Well then the Caritas Gift Shop needs you

now!!! Please call Nora at 334-3099 if you have any questions or stop by

Caritas. Volunteers receive a discount on their purchases as well as graces from

volunteering their time and talent!

Please Help!

Our Matthew 25:35 Soup Kitchen

feeds the hungry and the lonely.

We feed up to 150 people each

Wednesday evening. Some of our patrons are

homeless and the meal they get is their only meal

of the day.

The soup kitchen is in need of some equipment

because the equipment we have is old

and not working properly. We need a

meat slicer (commercial size), a food

processor and an immersion blender.

Any donations toward the purchase of

these items would be gratefully appreciated. All

donations should go to the parish office, marked

for soup kitchen equipment. Thank you and God

bless.

Pat Rosati

(For questions or more information please

call Pat at 708-1105.)

Matthew 25:35 Thrift Store

1028 NE Jensen Beach Blvd. Jensen Beach, Fl. Tel. 334-6239

We are also in need of a volunteer to

perform some light cleaning in the

chapel at closing at Noon on

Saturdays. Please contact Kathy at

Adorationholyhour@yahoo.com or at

772-485-1787 for more information

Matthew 25:35 Thrift Store heavily relies on the

support of individual and business donations.

If you are just cleaning out a closet, reorganizing, down sizing,

redecorating, or planning a big move, please keep our ministry in

mind for all of your donations.

We accept donations during regular store hours and provide a tax-

donation receipt upon request.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas

Carol Armstrong…….……….…………...….....284-5760

ORDO FRANCISCANUS SAECULERIS (Formerly third order)

Catherine…..……….……...……..……….….....631-1013 Rosemary ………………………….………..….288-3134

EMMAUS Jacki Ottaviani…………..…….….....……….….....334-6271 E-Mail …………..…………...…..….jottavian@hotmail.com

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS # 8048

Dave Ottaviani…………...………………….….....263-3925 E-Mail……………..…….…………..kofc8048@yahoo.com

PARISH GROUPS

CHARTERED ORGANIZATIONS

PARISH MINISTRIES

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS Carol Armstrong……………………………………284-5760

MEN OF ST. MARTIN FELLOWSHIP Dave Olio.…………....………...……...………..221-1865 E-Mail …………..…………….davidolio333@gmail.com

CATECHESIS & FAITH FORMATION PreK-5 Religious Education

Parish Office.……………..….……......334-4214 Ext. 17 E-Mail……………..………religioused@stmartindp.com

EDGE - 6th & 7th Grade Parish Office.……………..….……......334-4214 Ext. 22 E-Mail………...……….………6&7YM@stmartindp.com

RCIA and RCIC Parish Office…….……………………………….334-4214

Youth Ministry, YDisciple, and Confirmation

Parish Office. .. ... ... 334-4214 Ext. 41

E-Mail .... . ..YDisciple@stmartindp.com DIVINE MERCY COUNSELING

Dr. Ann Getzinger ……….….………...334-4214 Ext 32 E-Mail ……….………....…..….drann@stmartindp.com

HOLY COMMUNION Celeste Norup…….…….……….……….….....486-2145 E-Mail ……..…….…….…………...….cnorup@aol.com

Homebound Ministers Julio Perez…….….……………...……….….....335-5744 E-Mail ……………….…...……….….paxjp@yahoo.com

PRISON MINISTRY Parish Office.……………,.………...……...…..334-4214

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Kathy Hochenberger.…………….……..……..485-1787 E-Mail ………....…….AdorationHolyHour@yahoo.com

RESPECT LIFE Dave Olio.……………………...……...………..221-1865 E-Mail ……..……………...….davidolio333@gmail.com

SACRISTAN Nora Henderson.…………...………...………..370-6341 E-Mail …………..…………....….nora@stmartindp.com

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Michelle Florio.……………...………...………..334-6239 E-Mail ………….……...….volunteers@stmartindp.com

ART & ENVIRONMENT - ALTAR SOCIETY Ann Huesing :…………..………………………..485-1456 E-Mail …………………...……….annie@stmartindp.com

ALTAR SERVERS Nora Henderson …………….……….………….370-6341 E-Mail …………………….……….nora@stmartindp.com

BIBLE STUDY Susan Bobko ……….……..…...….……………..285-6251 E-Mail ……….……………...…….……….sbobko@att.net

CARITAS RELIGIOUS GIFT SHOP Nora Henderson …….…………...….....………..334-3099 E-Mail ………...….……..……….caritas@stmartindp.com

KNITTING ANGELS Norma Olio……....………………...……….….....221-1865 E-Mail ……..……….……..……….….nolio91@gmail.com

LECTORS Ed Wasielewski……….…….………...……….....337-3385 E-Mail ………………...….….ejwasielewski@comcast.net

MATTHEW 25:35 MINISTRIES Soup Kitchen

Pat Rosati ……..…….….………….708-1105 or 225-0650

Thrift Store Carl & Michelle Florio…..…………..……………..334-6239 E-Mail ……………….....……….michelle@stmartindp.com

Food Pantry & Charity Outreach Pat O’Connell……..………...……....……………..334-6233

Martin’s Kids Pam Colasanti………...………….……….………..334-6511 Glenda Hassell ………….…………………...…….708-1606

Christ Child Project Bev Walgrave………………………………………335-4150 E-mail……………...……………….BevWalgrave@aol.com

MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY/USHERS Lorie Shekailo…………......……………...………..334-4853 E-Mail ………….…..………..……….lorie@stmartindp.com

MUSIC Choir (Adult/Children) Hand Bell Choir

Melanie Steinke..…….…………..………..334-4214 Ext. 27 E-mail……………..……………...melanie@stmartindp.com