Weekly Mass Schedule Daily Mass: Tuesday - Friday - 8:00am Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil Mass 4:00pm

Sunday Masses - 8:00am, 10:00am, & 12noon (español) Confessions Saturdays 3:00pm - 3:30pm or by Appointment

Rev. Fr. John D. Gillespie, Pastor, Rev. Fr. Heriberto Vergara, Parochial Vicar Rev. Fr. Thomas P. Walsh, Pastor Emeritus, Rev. Fr. William Mooney

Deacon James Swanson, Deacon San ago Rosado & Deacon Earl Kidwell

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September 24, 2017 Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary

CALL UPON THE LORD The very first line of today’s first reading summons us to seek the Lord and to call upon God. This sentiment is echoed in the refrain for today’s responsorial psalm: “The Lord is near to all who call upon him” (Psalm 145:18a). Saint Paul is the embodiment of someone who constantly sought the Lord. In the excerpt we read today from his letter to the Philippi-ans, we find Saint Paul toward the end of his life, a life he describes as completely consonant with Christ. He writes, “For to me life is Christ” (Philippians 1:21). To find out what it means to live life complete-ly in accord with Christ we need look no further than today’s Gospel. There we find that God’s love and mercy are immeasurable for all those who seek and call upon the Lord. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

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SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Tuesday: Ss. Cosmas and Damian Wednesday: St. Vincent de Paul Thursday: St. Wenceslaus; St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions Friday: Ss. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels; Yom Kippur (Jewish day of atonement) begins at sunset Saturday: St. Jerome

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Ezr 1:1-6; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday: Ezr 9:5-9; Tb:13:2, 3-4abefghn, 7-8; Lk 9:1-6 Thursday: Hg 1:1-8; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51 Saturday: Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a; Jer 31:10-12ab, 13; Lk 9:43b-45 Sunday: Ez 18:25-28; Ps 25:4-9; Phil 2:1-11 [1-5]; Mt 21:28-32

Mass Intentions

09/23 Sat. 4pm - Our Parishioners 09/24 Sun. 8am - William Boehm + 09/24 Sun. 10am - Justin James Zahler + 09/24 Sun. 12pm - All the Souls in Purgatory 09/25 Mon. No Mass 09/26 Tue. 8am - Susan Williamson + 09/27 Wed. 8am - Fr. William Mooney, Spec. Int. 09/28 Thur. 8am - Violet Cain + 09/29 Fri. 8am - Margaret Sette + 09/30 Sat. 4pm - Rosalie DiPietro + 10/01 Sun. 8am - Our Parishioners 10/01 Sun. 10am - Frank & Eleanor Zahler + 10/01 Sun. 12pm - Helida Gamboa + and Jose Echeverry+

10/02 Mon. No Mass 10/03 Tue. 8am - Jimmy Freeman + 10/04 Wed. 8am - Dan Edwards + 10/05 Thur. 8am - Sister St. Margaret Zapf + 10/06 Fri. 8am - Sister St. Margaret Zapf + 10/07 Sat. 4pm - Adeline & Leo Vaiana +

Liturgical Ministers

Sat. 4pm EM: C. Bandy, D. Caro, L. Curran, E. DiGrigoli, M. Needham, L. Sais, D, Shaw, B. Smith, L. Tayloe, J. Tucker, C. & S. Vincent Lector: M. Moser , J . Holt Server: Sun. 8am EM: E. Brock, S. Faulkner , M. Tilger , B. Freeman, C. Manucy, T. Shanklin Lector: A. Gieselman, F. Sette Server: P., K. & P. Town

Sun. 10am EM: J . Bailey, K. & K. Cowar t, L. Fleming, G. Gilrain, L. Lachat, M. Mosher, M. Ruiz, G. Sexsion, E. Urbina Lector: I. Costa, T. Crane Server: C. Benyacko, J . Hernandez

Celebrants for September 23-24, 2017 4:00pm - Fr . Maryknoll Pr iest, Deacon J im Swanson 8:00am - Fr . Her iber to Vergara, Deacon Santiago Rosado 10:00am - Fr . John D. Gillespie, Deacon Ear l Kidwell 12:00pm - Fr. John D. Gillespie, Deacon Jim Swanson Subject to Change

Celebrants for Sept. 30-October 1, 2017 4:00pm - Fr. John D. Gillespie, Deacon Jim Swanson 8:00am - Fr. William Mooney, Deacon Earl Kidwell 10:00am - Fr. Thomas P. Walsh, Deacon Jim Swanson 12:00pm - Fr. Heriberto Vergara , Deacon Santiago Rosado Subject to Change

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For information about memorializing Altar Flowers. Please contact the Church Office at 824-6625. The Stipend is $50.00 for both arrangements.

Ministros: Lectores: Monaguillos: Ujieres:

Preparación para el Bau smo….Los padres y los padrinos deben registrarse para las clases de pre-paración en la oficina de la Parroquia. Para las clases, favor llamar a la Rectoría para ponerse de acuerdo con la fecha y la hora. Si los padres o pa-drinos no han asis dos a una clase de preparación anteriormente, estas clases son necesarias para el bau smo.

Bau zos en Español ……. Es un requisito para pa-dres y padrinos que no han tomado las clases an-teriormente par cipar en ellas. Favor de llamar a la Rectoría. Los bau zos se celebran después de la misa en Español.

Bodas…...Favor llamar a la oficina de la Parroquia con 8 meses de antelación Tel: 824-6625

Comunión para los Enfermos …..Las personas que deseen recibir la Comunión en sus casas, favor llamar a la oficina de la Parroquia, o hablar con un ministro eucarís co después de misa.

El Coro para Adultos en Español ..Se invita a to-dos los que sienten el deseo de servir al Señor con su voz o con un instrumento musical, favor hablar con María Hernández después de la misa de 12:00p.m.

Para Ofrendas Durante las Misa ...Si deseas que se mencione durante la misa el nombre de un fa-miliar o amigo ya fallecido o que esté gravemente enfermo, favor llamar a Clarita Opiela, Tel: 824-6625clarita@sansebas ancatholicchurch.com

Diácono Jim visita cada lunes el Flagler Hospital. Si sabes de algún familiar o amigo – miembro de la parroquia que está en el hospital favor llamar al la oficina de la parroquia (904 824-6625) o avísanos antes o después de las misas durante el fin de se-mana. Exposición del San simo Sacramento

Adoracion al San simo Todos los Viernes 8:30am-6:pm “Nuestro Compromiso Fundamental en le vida es

crecer espiritualmente en la presencia de la Sagrada Eucaris a.” Papa Juan Pablo II

CURSILLO DE CRISTIANDAD

¡VIVE ESTE ENRIQUECEDOR ENCUENTRO CON JESúS!

Hombres: Octubre 5-8,2017 Mujeres: Octubre 12-15, 2017

Camp Saint John, Marywood Retreat Center 235 Marywood Dr. Saint John, FL 32259

Ministerio Hispano

Ministros: J . Arguello, F. Arguello, E. Pujals, J. Gievara, M. Avellan, B. Santeliz Lectores: H. Puentes, A. Morales Monaguillo: D. Reyes, A. Reyes, A. Reyes Ujieres: H. Figueroa, J. Vega, P. Duarte, E. Duarte

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Vigésimo Quinto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Martes: Santos Cosme y Damián Miércoles: San Vicente de Paul Jueves: San Wenceslao; San Lorenzo Ruiz y compañeros Viernes: Los Arcángeles Miguel, Gabriel y Rafael; Yom Kipur comienza a la puesta del sol Sábado: San Jerónimo

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Esd 1:1-6; Sal 126 (125):1b-6; Lc 8:16-18 Martes: Esd 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20; Sal 122 (121):1-5; Lc 8:19-21 Miércoles: Esd 9:5-9; Tob:13:2, 3-4abefghn, 7-8; Lc 9:1-6 Jueves: Ag 1:1-8; Sal 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lc 9:7-9 Viernes: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 o Apo 12:7-12a; Sal 138 (137):1-5; Jn 1:47-51 Sábado: Zac 2:5-9, 14-15a; Jer 31:10-12ab, 13; Lc 9:43b-45 Domingo: Ez 18:25-28; Sal 25 (24):4-9; Fil 2:1-11 [1-5]; Mt 21:28-32

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For information about memorializing the Altar Flowers, please contact the Church Office.

CLAMA AL SEÑOR La primera línea de la lectura de hoy nos ordena buscar al Señor e invocar a Dios. Escuchamos el eco de este senti-miento en el refrán del salmo responsorial del día: “Cerca está el Señor de los que lo invocan” (Salmo 145:18a). San Pablo es la encarnación de alguien que constantemente buscó al Señor. En la cita que leímos hoy de su carta a los filipen-ses, encontramos a san Pablo hacia el final de su vida, vida que describe como en completa consonancia con Cristo. Es-cribe: “Porque para mí, la vida es Cristo” (Filipenses 1:21). Para saber lo que significa vivir una vida de completo acuer-do con Cristo basta mirar el Evangelio de hoy. Allí encontra-mos que el amor y la misericordia de Dios son inconmensu-rables para todos los que buscan e invocan al Señor.

Daily & Weekend Readings, Catholic Prayers and much more are available on the

San Sebastian Parish APP. Download the app by going to

Google Play or App Store & search for My Parish App. Or search internet Myparishapp.com

.

Anniversary Celebration If you are celebrating a 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th, or more

wedding anniversary during 2017, you are invited to attend this special celebration with Bishop Felipe Estévez.

October 28, 2017 Mass at 1:00pm Reception to follow at Holy Family Catholic Church 9800 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville Fl 32256

Register at www.dcfl.org or call 904-551-2619 by 10/ 20

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New Parishioners - 1. Larry, Paule e, Ashley & Aus n Cothron 8-14 2. Vicki Sargent 9-17 3. Joe Thomas 8-22 Bap sms -

Answers To Prayers Submitted by JoAnn Roy, Intercessory Prayer Ministry

1. We prayed for a cousin who had left the Church more than 40 years ago. He was in a terminal state of bone cancer. He had fought a good fight through many cancers but had not made peace with the Church. He had gotten angry with the Church over something around the time of his mother’s passing. He indicated that he prayed to God. We interceded for him several times in Mass and Prayer Group. We brought him a blessed prayer blanket. When we laid it on his legs he found peace for the first time in days. The next day he allowed Father Queen from Daytona Beach to minister to him the Sacrament of the Sick. He passed on the following Tuesday. We felt joy as we realized that God heard and answered our prayers.

2. Lane Campau’s Grandson was in a near fatal car accident. He was transported to Orange Park Trauma Center where doctors gave them little hope. The prayers went up in the church in daily Mass, the whole church interceded. He was given the Sacrament of the Sick, and the Divine Mercy was prayed. Many churches were involved in prayer. They are calling it a miracle (not officially). God gets all the glory for his recovery. Anthony is now in college again with his new wife and living a life for God. We are so glad for His mercy. It endures forever.

Please pick up a copy of a weekly message from Fr. Mooney, “Faith and Reason” (Fides et Ratio). Located on the bulletin table in the gathering space.

Father Mooney is available for Spiritual Direction and Confession During the week, Please call the rectory for an appointment. 904-824-6625

The GREEN Donation Box in the back of the church is for donations needed for the upcoming Medical Mission Trip In November of this year

to PERU. If you need more information please contact Fr. Heriberto Vergara at the church office at 824-6625 ext. 105

FR. Edward Shellito of the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, will speak at all masses this weekend

about the mission work of Maryknoll and the Church.

Mark your calendar for the Annual San Sebastian Fall Festival coming up November 11th &12th

Fun for the whole family…. Cash & Basket Raffles, Food Court, Music, Kiddie World, Bounce Houses,

Huge Rummage Sale, Clothing Boutique, Hispanic Foods Entertainment, Silent Auction, and much more.

$800,000

$900,000

Religious Education Enrichment Center HELP US FILL THE GAP

$ 600,000

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$1,200,000

Funds Needed - $1,200,000 collected to date - $852,424.28 With a Pledge or Contribution For The RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ENRICHMENT CENTER CONTINUING THE VISION “The Final Phase” Pledge Cards with special Pledge Contribution Envelopes at the display in the Gathering Space. Non- Pledge Contribution Envelopes also available. You can place your pledge card and payments in the contribution box or in the offertory. If you are paying by E-GIVING please select the fund Named - FILL THE GAP Pledge Payments or Donations.

$1,100,000 $1,000,000

FILL THE GAP Display in the Gathering Space Several ways to help us meet our goal

1. PLEDGE Cards & PLEDGE PMT Envelopes

2. DONATION Envelopes 3. 10-10-10- Cans

If you are a registered parishioner and are not receiving the St. Augus ne Catholic Magazine published by the Diocese of St. Augus ne, please contact The Diocese of St. Augus ne at

904-262-3200 ext 127 or email llendvay@dosafl.com. Just a reminder , the St. Augus ne Catholic Magazine Available on the Parish App under icon named SAC

Fund Raiser- Religious Education Enrichment Center 7 night Caribbean cruise for two on

Royal Caribbean’s luxurious Oasis of the Seas. Valued at $3,200.00 This cruise will have a sail date in the

summer of 2018, leaving from Port Canaveral & make stops in Nassau (Bahamas), St. Thomas and St. Maarten.

Raffle Tickets Available after all masses $25.00 per ticket or 2 for $40.00 We accept, Cash, Check, Debit or Credit For more info Contact Church Office at 824-6625

The San Sebastian Warriors Youth Group Grades 6 - 12 EVENT SCHEDULE FROM August - December

Sun. Oct. 8th - Meeting at 6:00pm in parish hall Sun. Oct. 29th - Decorate K C Hall for Trunk or Treat 5pm. Sun. Nov. 19th - Meeting at 6:00pm in parish hall Sun. Dec. 3rd - Christmas Card Social 3pm –6pm

For more information contact, Youth Leader Kelly Emilio 919-630-7964 / kemilioteach@yahoo.com.

Please Join us for our Youth Group Meetings. Pick up a form in the Gathering Space and e-mail it to Kelly at kemelioteach@yahoo.com

The Columbian Squires Circle 5367 (young men of Knights of Columbus) Michael Ryan, Chief Counselor, Columbian Squires 5367 904-797-7418 / or email 777michaelryan@comcast.net Next meeting October 8 @ 6pm.

Children’s Choir Rehearsals For information on Children’s Choir & Children’s Home School Choir, contact Lynne DuPont 824-1334 or email ddandshe@aol.com

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Religious Education Classes for Grades K-8 are Wednesdays, 6:00pm at St. Joseph Academy on SR 207

For more information contact Religious Education Director, Susan Donlon 824-6625 ext.107 315-1352 Or email

susan@sansebastiancathoilicchurch.com

Saint Joseph Academy 5th Annual Tuition Raffle Win $9000 in tuition to the school of your choice or ap-ply it to student loans. Tickets, $100 donation. 500 tickets available at www.sjaweb.org or

call Diane Albano 904-824-0431 ext. 307. Drawing to be held Oct. 6, 2017.

THE HIGH SCHOOL GROUP (6th thru 12th Grades) meets every Thursday in the Knights Hall from 6:30pm - 7:30pm. For

more info contact Susan Donlon at 904-824- 6625-ext 107 cell- 904-315-1352 or

email susan@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com

Experienced School Bus Driver with Class B License & PS endorsements needed for St. Joseph Academy. dosafl.com/general-job-listings

First Reconciliation Preparation begins Sat. Sept. 30th at 11am in Parish Hall Youth Confirmation Orientation is Mon. Sept. 25th at 6:30pm in Parish Hall

For more information contact Religious Education Director, Susan Donlon 824-6625 ext.107 315-1352

Or email susan@sansebastiancathoilicchurch.com

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Are you a Secular Franciscan? Do you feel called by St. Francis of Assisi? Mee ngs, First Saturday of the month, 10:00am followed by Mass at Noon at the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche. Informa on in the Gathering Space or call Maura at 904-825-9101.

The Maryknoll Northeast Affiliate Chapter Next Meeting is October 5, 2017 at 12pm San Sebastian Catholic Church, In the Knights Hall. For information contact

Mary Moritz 904-536-0356 / moritzmjk@gmail.com

Catholic Young Adults (20’s and 30’s) Come join the Young Adult Bible Study of St. Augus ne. Mondays beginning September 11, 6:30pm, St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church, 86 M.L. King Ave. staugcatholicyoungadults@gmail.com, or Facebook or text Pam M. 904-859-7852.

Exposi on of the Blessed Sacrament Eucharis c Adora on Every Friday from 8:30am-6:00pm. “Jesus waits for us in this Sacrament of Love. Let us be generous with our me in going to meet him in adora on and in contempla on that is full of faith...may our adora on never cease.” Pope John Paul

Exposición del San simo Sacramento Adoracion al San simo Todos los Viernes 8:30am-6:pm “Nuestro Compromiso Fundamental en le vida es crecer espiritualmente en la presen-cia de la Sagrada Eucaris a. Nuestra adoraciócomunal en la misa, debe estar unida con nuestra adoración personal de Jesús en la Adoración Eucarís ca, de manera que nuestro amor pueda llegar a su plenitude.” Papa Juan Pablo II

The Bible Timeline—The Story of Salvation (23 Sessions) New Bible Study is on Thursdays 9:45-11:00am, in the Knights Hall. Track the

growth of God’s family from creation to the establishment of the Church. Discover which 14 books of the bible tell the story and how the other 59 books fit in.

See Bible history in the context of contemporary world events. Contact JoAnn Roy 571-0156 / joannrroy@yahoo.com

Parish Monthly Food Drive 3rd weekend of the month. Please br ing in tea bags, sugar , sweetener , creamer , coffee, peanut butter, tuna, cereal, instant oatmeal, canned stew, spam, corn, beans, peas, carrots, soup, boxed milk, jelly, canned fruit, mashed potatoes, pasta and sauce, dog food, cat food, or gift cards. Food is distributed to those on fixed incomes & the elderly 4th Friday of the month, 1:00 pm during Food & Fun Friday. Volunteers are welcome to participate in helping cook the meal, set up & serve the meal & clean-up & just enjoy spending time with these special people.

Power of Prayer Group Intercessory Prayer Group meets on Thursdays after the 8am mass in the Library. If you have a prayer request contact us

or join us. Joann or Roy Lansing 904-571-0156 / joannrroy@yahoo.com

Bi-lingual “Mass for Health and Healing” Thursday, October 12 at 7:00pm in the church

San Sebas an Parish Annual Pet Blessing Saturday October 7th At 10am under the Big Oak Tree near the Parish Hall.

We also use this opportunity to accept dona ons for the St. Johns County Pet Adop on & Holding Center. Dona ons needed :

Dog & Cat food, blankets, Towels, dog & cat treats & toys For more info. Call the church office 824-6625. Sponsored by the San Sebas an Ladies Guild

Marian Movement of Priests Prayer Group 2nd and 4th Sundays each month at 2pm in Mary’s Garden. Leaugeay McKean at leaugeay@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com

Prayer Blanket Ministry Our parishioners generously make and donate hand made blankets for those sick and in need of comfort & compassion. Now available : PRAYER CLOTHS for our Troops to carry with them in their pockets. Prayer cloths are available depicting: Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force or a generic with the American Flag. Items available at the church office. Leaugeay McKean at 824-6625 / Leaugeay@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com

MEN’S Prayer Group Meetings are held the second Saturday of the month 9:00am in the San Sebastian Knights Hall. Wilfredo Cardona 824-1822/Earl Kidwell 819-5451.

San Sebastian Ladies Guild Meeting & Social Thursday October 3rd at 6:30pm

BIG PLANNING MEETING FOR OUR UPCOMING FALL EVENTS For more information please contact Ladies Guild President

Mary Horn, at 904-377-6738 or email to horn9019@bellsouth.net All women of the parish are welcome to attend.

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Holy Name Society Chapter at San Sebastian meets in the Knights Hall. Next meeting date to be announced. Charlie Judice, charliej103@gmail.com

Music Ministry Sat. 4pm mass Choir rehearsals Sat. 3:00pm in the Church.

Sun. 8 & 10am masses, Choir rehearsals Tues. 7:00pm in the Church. Sun. 12 noon Spanish Choir rehearsals Thurs 6:00pm in the Church. Children’s Choir Tuesdays at 6:pm in the church.

Ministry of Caring Our Mission is: No member of our Parish Family will grieve alone; We pray, visit the sick & bereaved; assist with funeral plans; & host funeral receptions in the parish hall. If you are interested in joining this ministry or are in need of assistance, contact Orpha Wiseman at 904-824-5748

Knights of Columbus - Council 11046 - Event Schedule

Knights Meeting, 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the Knights Hall. Monthly Pot Luck Dinner Social, Everyone invited, 4th Tues. of the month. Joining The Knights of Columbus or transferring into our Council, call Grand Knight - Bob Grimaldi at 904-495-5055 or robertgrim@gmail.com Pancake/Waffle Breakfast, 2nd & 4th Sun. of month / 8am & 10am mases. Knights of Columbus -Squires, Meets October 8, at 6pm in the Knights Hall. For more information contact Mike Ryan at 797-7418

40 Days for Life!!! We stand vigil & prayerful witnessing to the dignity of life

2nd Wed. of the month from 10-11am at A Women’s Choice of Jacksonville 4131 University Blvd. Call if you need a ride. We pray the

Rosary at 2pm Fridays during Adoration at San Sebastian. For more information, contact Lane Campau at 823-8887 email; lanecampau@gmail.com or visit

the 40 Days for Life Display in the gathering space

FOOD SHARING Meal preparation at 2:00pm in the Parish Hall followed by serving the Homeless of St. Augustine, downtown. Donations of Meat always appreciated. 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Team A - Lydia Quiles 687-8169 / quileslydia@yahoo.com. Team B - Cheryl Manucy 824-3403 / cheryl7567@att.net.

Library located in the Gathering Space: Books, tapes, movies, & music, for young & “old”. Open during church hours. Please return items within 2 weeks. Susan Donlon, 315-1352

Altar Society JUST SHOW UP…..Mondays from 8-9am we meet in the church to: change & clean altar linens, restock votive candles, clean, dust, water flowers, & straighten pews.

Ushers Sat. 4pm, Sun. 8am, 10am & 12 pm Terry Pacetti, 669-6000 / terrypacetti@gmail.com

FOOD AND FUN FRIDAY Food & Fun Friday is October 27. If you could volunteer to cook, set-up, serve, clean-up or just spend time in fellowship with these great people please call Susan Donlon.

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Gift Shop Consider volunteering 1 hour a month after a masses on the weekend. Contact Donna McNary at 904-806-2844 or email: turtle1fl@aol.com

Parish Finance Council If you have a knowledge of Balance Sheets, Income Statements & inter-ested in serving, Gerri Sexsion, 904-309-3889 / gsexsion@comcast.net

Parish Advisory Council: Charlie Judice, charliej103@gmail.com , first Tuesday of the month 6:30pm.

Food Drive Third Weekend of every month. Please bring non-perishable Food items to be distribut-ed to the elderly and low income in our community during Food & Fun Friday.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC??? RCIA has day and evening sessions. Contact Susan Donlon 824-6625 / 315-1352 / susan@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com

Fr. John D. Gillespie September 23, 2017

September 24, 2017 The invitation to faith and the response are freely offered and given. It is the Lord who invites our response and draws us to himself. (CCC# 160)

24 de septiembre de 2017 La invitación a la fe y la respuesta son libremente ofrecidos y dados. Es el Señor quien nos invita a dar nuestra respuesta y nos atrae hacia Ėl. (CCC # 160)

Activities for the week of: September 23 - October 1, 2017

The Blood Mobile will be in the church parking lot

Sunday from 8am -

09/23Sat 3-3:30pm Confessions 4:00pm Mass 5:00pm Wine & Cheese 6:00pm Funeral

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09/24 Sun 8:00am Mass 8:00am Blood Mobile 9:00am Pancakes/Waffle Breakfast Bake Sale 9:00am Gift Shop Open 10:00am Mass 10:00am Children’s Liturgy of the Word 11:00am Gift Shop open 11:00am Pancakes/Waffle Breakfast 12:00pm Mass in Spanish 2:00pm MMP, garden ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

09/25 Mon No Mass

8:00am Altar Society 6:30pm Confirmation Orientation, Youth 7:00pm Knights, 4th degree ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

09/26 Tue 8:00am Mass 6:00pm Children’s Choir 7:00pm Choir 7:00pm Knights Social

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09/28 Thur. 8:00am Mass 8:45am Prayer Group 9:45am Bible Study 6:00pm Spanish Choir 6:30pm High School 7:00pm Spanish Bible Study

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 09/29 Fri 8:00am Mass 8:30am - 6:00pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament —————————————————————————- 09/30 Sat 11:00am First Reconciliation Prep 3:00pm Confessions 4:00pm Mass 5:00pm Gift Shop Open 5:00pm Wine & Cheese

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10/01 Sun Respect Life Sunday 8:00am Mass 9:00am Gift Shop open 9:00am Coffee & Danish 10:00am Mass 10:00am Children’s Liturgy of the Word 11:00am Gift Shop open 11:00am Coffee & Danish 12:00pm Mass en Espanól 6:00pm Squires

Second Collec ons:. September 24, Religious Ed Enrichment Center October 1, Mortgage Fund October 8, Parish Outreach for the Poor October 5, Building Maintenance October 22, Support for Religious Educa on October 29, Religious Educa on Enrichment Center

ON-LINE GIVING E-giving is short for Electronic Giving. It is an automatic transfer program that al-lows you to make contributions without the hassle of writing checks.

1. Go to the church website www.sansebastiancatholicchurch.com

2. Click on E-Giving or (Donate Now) Follow the easy directions to set-up

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*Non-Parochial Collec ons authorized by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, A PORTION OF OUR REGULAR COLLECTION WILL GO TO: Sept. 24, Spread The Faith Catholic Communica on Appeal

Use Your Envelopes or use E-Giving We encourage eve-ryone to use their envelopes. Or E-Giving. Think of your en-velopes or on-line giving as a gift to God. You take the time to thoughtfully, prayerfully choose your gift, wrap it and present it eagerly to our Lord. Many times families will ask for a letter stating that they are registered, participating members of San Sebastian in order to become a Godparent, Confirmation Sponsor or simply to enroll in Catholic Schools. Using your envelope or E-Giving makes our job easier and allows us to say “Yes! this family is registered and participating here at San Sebastian Catholic Church.”

WEEKLY COLLECTIONS FOR September 16-17

Weekly Offertory $ 8,793.22 Weekly Offertory Collec on Goal $12,400.00 ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

Building & Maintenance (2nd Collection) $ 2,662.62 ——————————————————————————————————————————————–————————————--

Insurance Subsidy $ 129.00 ——————————————————————————————————————————————–—————————————

Church Mortgage $ 495.00 Our Monthly Mortgage is $20,250.00 ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

Religious Education Center $ 101.00 ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

Hurricane Relief $ 1,192.00 ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

Weekly E-Giving 9-10-17 $ 1,899.00 ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

Weekly E-Giving 9-17-17 $ 736.00 ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

Support for Religious Ed $ 2.00

MINISTRY CONTACT LIST

Adoration/ Wilfredo Cardona………………...824-1822…..………….wildive6@att.net Altar Servers/Susan Donlon………………….824-6625………. ..susan@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Altar Society/Christine Thompson…………...826-4368…….……...tyra@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Baptism Preparation…………………………..824-6625………….susan@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Bread Pick Up/Tom Opiela…………………...825-4178……………..twopiela@comcast.net Bible Study / Mickey Mickler………………….377-4749……………..oreina1@comncast.net Bulletin Request– Marietta Moser....………...217-7270……………tyra@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Children’s Choirs-Lynne Dupont……………..824-1334……………..ddandshe@aol.com Confirmation-Adults or Youth-Susan Donlon 824-6625………...susan@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Choir Director - English Judy Bernhard……..540-4605…………..…jbernhard1022@gmail.com Choir Director -(Spanish)/Maria Hernandez...347-8902…………….corohispano@live.com Diaper Drive/Donna McNary………………….806-2844…………….turtle1fl@aol.com Extraordinary Ministers/ Jenene Karamon….501-9912……………..jenenekaramon@yahoo,com Facilities Manager/Allen McCaffery………….824-6625……………..mac907cin@gmail.com Food & Fun Friday/ Susan Donlon ……………824-6625………...susan@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Food Sharing Team A Lydia Quiles ………..687-8169……………...quileslydia@yahoo.com Food Sharing Team B Cheryl Manucy……..824-3403……………...cheryl7567@att.net Gift Shop/ Donna McNary…………………..…806-2844.……………...turtle1fl@aol.com Finance Council /Gerri Sexsion……………....309-3889……………...gsexsion@comcast.net Holy Name Society/Charlie Judice……..……………………………….charliej103@gmail.com Holy Orders/ Fr. David Ruchinski.……………262-3200……………...Diocese of St. Augustine Homeless Donations/Linda & Bob Curran…..827-1050……………...rome4768@bellsouth.net Hospital Ministry/ Deacon James Swanson…824-6625………..........jamesswanson2010@comcast.net Intercessory Prayer Group/ Jo Ann Roy……..571-0156………..........joannrroy@yahoo.com Knights of Columbus / Bob Grimaldi...……. ..495-5055………......... robertgrim@gmail.co K of C Squires / Mike Ryan…………………...797-7418…………….. 777michaelryan@comcast.net Ladies Guild / Mary Horn .....………………....377-6738……………….horn9019@bellsouth.net Lectors/Susan Donlon………………………... 824-6625………...susan@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Marian Movement of Priest/Leaugeay McKean 824-6625………leaugeay@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Marriage Preparation…………………………..824-6625……………tyra@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Men’s Fellowship/Deacon Earl Kidwell……….819-5451……………...kidwellw@bellsouth.net Ministry of Caring/ Orpha Wiseman………….824-5748……………….no current e-mail Office Manager (Office) Tyra Rousseau……..824-6625………......tyra@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Office Español Clarita Opiela…………………824-6625………..clarita@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Church Office (Español) Doriana Borerro……824-6625….…...doriana@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Parish Advisory Council / Charlie Judice……..……………………….charliej103@gmail.com Prayer Blanket Ministry/Leaugeay McKean…824-6625...…...leaugeay@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Recycle Program/Tyra Rousseau…………….824-6625….………..tyra@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Religious Education/Susan Donlon…………..824-6625………...susan@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Respect Life/Lane Campau……………………823-8887…………….lanecampau@gmail.com RCIA/Susan Donlon……………………… …...824-6625………..susan@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Rosary Makers/Susan Donlon………………...824-6625………..susan@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Sacrament of Baptism/ Susan Donlon……….824-6625………...susan@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Sacrament of Marriage—church office……….824-6625…………..tyra@sansebastiancatholicchurch.com Secular Franciscan– Maura Needham……….825-9101…………….No Email Sunday Communion Service/St. Aug. Rehab.315-2485…………….mariceylon@yahoo.com Ushers/Terry Pacetti……………………………669-6000…………….terrypacetti@gmail.com Youth Group (The Warriors) Kelly Emilio.919-630-7964………. .....kemilioteach@yahoo.com Vacation Bible School/ Kelly Emilio……...919-630-7964…………….kemilioteach@yahoo.com Wine and Cheese/Anne Gagliardi…………….825-0367…………….annegag@comcast.net

Week 1 Skeeter Butler* Marcella Butler * Gus Ferro Mike Lany Maureen Lively* Raul Maldonado* Krista Morris* Kaden Morris* Connie Mosher* Frank Perry* Valerie Roberts* Lansing Roy* Brianna Sims Stephen Thomas* Becca Timan* Nancy Wishard* Jane Young* Week 2 Francisco Arguello* Linda Flister * Anita Guevara* Rebecca Law* Ann McGowan Noah McLoed* Fred Meeks* Marguerite Monteau* Denise Orr* Kathy Stevens* Sheila Steighner* Nancy Suglia * John Uvegas* Dee Vanta* Week 3 Jen Brown* John Busketta* Rose Busketta* Catherine Dailey* Audrey Largent* Carmen Medina* John Michta* Violeta Michta* Sally Walton* James Watcke* Week 4 Doriana Borrero Jenifer Ortiz Wayne Holt* Tommy Kynard* Ken Mullen* Ada Nackashi* Belinda C. Rose* Rick Schroeder* Fran Tucker Week 5 A.T.Barkoskie, Jr. JoAnn Barkoskie Dan Burkhardt* Audrey Burnett* Andy Butler* Colleen Caro* Vonda Coleman* Doug Conlon* Jennifer Demshock* Cindy Fessler* Fabian P. Funk* Richard Kane Evelyn Kennedy Rita Kreuter* Madison Masters* Diane Reyes* Arthur McGinnis* Lorraine McGinnis* Maureen Patrick* Joe Patrick* Norman Pickett* Week 6 Sr. Anne Haarer* Terry Caroul* John Kotlinski* Cecelia Lavinghouse* Jane Schroeder* David Shields* Cathy Wood*

LS1 Juan Carlos Bermejo Cpt. Michael Bouchard Sgt. Evan Burgess Sgt Dusty Davis, Marcos Rios Capt. Michael Burns USN CPO José Camacho Lt Col Dr. Eric J. Colon

1st Lt Vito John Errico SFC Paul Heagy, Jr. “Tipper” Chris Esdonge, Jr Maj. David Pasquale Spec Jason Polly Col. Dave Francis Lcpl Frutos Cpt. Nestor L. Lugo Lt. Col Sean Navin

PFC Justin Peeples Lt Victor A. Ramos Sgt Julian R. Taylor Cpl Julia A. Taylor Pvt Zachary Thompson AM2 Omar Samanamud Chief/WO Charlie Sharpe

PFC Robert Young Lt. Mark M. Walstead Lt. Betsy Hoyos Cpt Michael Bouchard

Please Pray for the Repose of the Souls of:

Mary Emma Martin, Irma Pacetti, Geraldine O’Connell & Joyce Vallone

Page 11 Prayer List and Ministry Contact List September 24, 2017

To add names to prayer list call the church office at 824-6625 or email

tyra@sansebas ancatholicchurch.com

Page 12 How to Help In Our Community September 24, 2017

Please Pray for the victims of Hurricane Harvey & Hurricane Irma.

If you would like to help make checks Payable to San Sebastian and indicate it is

for Hurricane Relief. These funds will go through the Our Diocese To Catholic Charities USA

Ways to Help the Needy in our Community Box Tops for Education - Look for the official Box Top for Education on different food products. We also accept coke reward Codes, Sunny D Labels, & Kellogg's Family Reward Codes. contact Karen Town 940-6877*

Diaper Drive diapers & wipes to be donated to St. Gerard House. No packages that have already been opened, please. Donna McNary 806-2844*

Donations needed for the homeless in St. Augustine - small travel sizes: shampoo, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, washcloth, toothbrushes, combs, socks, hand sanitizer, Band-Aids, Neosporin, tweezers, nail clippers, razors, sunscreen, sun-glasses.*

Food Drive - Please bring non-perishable food items for needy families in our community every 3rd ( third) weekend of the month. Thank you for your continuing generosity.*

Food & Fun Fridays - 4th Friday of the Month - San Sebastian hosts a meal from 1pm–3pm for elderly and those on fixed incomes. If you have a neighbor or friend who would benefit from this, invite them to join us. To Volunteer, contact Susan Donlon 824-6625 ext 107.

Food Sharing of St. Augustine - An evening meal for the homeless in St. Aug. is prepared the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 2pm. To volunteer for this great community outreach. Lydia Quiles 687-8169 /quileslydia@yahoo.com. or Cheryl Manucy 824-3403 / cherylmanucy@att.net.

Prison Ministry - contact Fr. Thomas Walsh at 824-6625

Recycling Program - ALUMINUM CANS (Beer & Soda cans only) behind the Knights Hall. Paper Dumpster available in the front parking lot. No phone books, no plastic bags.

St. Augustine Health and Rehabilitation Center, Mass, 10am - celebrated every 3rd Friday

St. Johns County Pet Adoption & Holding Center - needs: pet foods, treats, blankets, towels, & toys.*

St. Gerard Campus is in NEED of Volunteers for the FRONT OFFICE Call - 904-829-5516

St. Vincent de Paul, St. Augustine - Services Offered: support for families & individuals in need; referrals & assis-tance with, but not limited to rent, clothing, furniture & utilities through Home Visitation Program. 904-217-8097. Thrift Store 19 McMillan St. St. Augustine, provides most of the funding for Client Services. The client outreach has doubled since Hurri-cane Mathew and waiting for help. We are looking for individuals or couples who are willing to visit these people and assess their needs and provide information for additional opportunities of assistance. If you can donate a few hours a week or a month you will be truly blessed by this experience.Cheryl@90-217-8097 or to volunteer time at the Thrift Store, Barbara@904-824-3333.

Used Bibles— the St. Johns County Jail Has inmates who attend a Saturday Bible Study and they have requested Bibles. If you have a paperback Bible that you are no longer using please bring it to the Gathering Space for donation.

Wildflower Clinic! Our mission in St. John’s County is to offer free Dental & Medical care, Women’s Clinics, Physical Ther-apy, Chiropractic, Mental Health, Dermatology & Vision Screening to low income residents. We hope to be able to do more and are always looking for doctors and dentists to volunteer their services. Retired and snowbirds can also help. Please call for information and scheduling if you are in the low income category. 904-829-1962, address 268 Herbert St. St. Augustine 32084 / officeatgoodsamstaug.org.

* Donation baskets for all items are located in the Gathering Space.