Mass Schedule Mon—Fri: 8:00am Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 8:30am & 10:30am Confessions Saturday: 3:30pm-4:30pm Office Hours Mon—Thurs 8:00am-12Noon 1:00pm-3:30pm *Closed Friday* Parish Information Email [email protected]Website www.stbenedictcrystalriver.org Parish Staff Deacon Frederick Oberst Administrator Noreen Brown [email protected]Bulletin Editor/Receptionist Marianne Zarek [email protected]Maintenance Tony Moser Dean Smith Music Ministry Organist/Choir Director Josh Whiteneck Contemporary Choir Director Vicki Raney R.C.I.A. George Dluhy Sacristan A.J. Gogan Fifth Sunday of Lent March 18, 2018 St. Benedict Catholic Church 455 S Suncoast Blvd, Crystal River, Fl 34429 Pastor: Fr. Ryszard Stradomski (Fr. Richard) (352) 795-4479 Soup and Staons of the CrossFriday, March 23 rd Soup 6:00pm Staons 7:00pm
Ron Guadagnini, Nan and Ted Fitzgerald, Debra Cappadona, James Grossman, Eugene Janusz, Chalise Brown, Annetta Wieczorek, Debbie Connolly, Milton Miller, Barbara Born, Ed Colitz, Louisa Berardi, Maureen LaTour, William Frulla, Josephine Guadagnini, Katelynn Reardon, Barbara Kelley,
Rita Rosenow, Ralph Esposito, Doug Sheppard, Michael Smith, Krista and George Welte,* Lori Pasani,
and Nina Farewell
Active Duty… Anna Bily, Chandra Walton, Steve Sunstrom, Richard Pistone,
Sean Ross, Christopher Dergosits, Kevin Knudsen, Cody Albritton, Michael Turcotte, Cody Hibbard, Lucas Zobel,
Matthew Zarek, Dadrian Ruiz, Kristopher Craig, John Kelley, Ron Casasanta Jr., Butch Tonnessen, Ian Ross, Derick Hannigan,
Boyer Kornfeind, Matthew Baker, Todd Vanderbogart, Garrett Gibson, Gage Gibson, Chris Grillo, Richard J. Surowiec, Billy Keating, Tim Dottillis, Robert J. Milan, Jr., and Tara Fulton
Our Deceased… Into your hands, O Lord we commend the souls of our dearly
departed. Grant unto them eternal rest and may perpetual light shine upon them.
Readings of the Week
Sunday: �� Jer 31:31�34/Heb 5:7�9/� � �
� � Jn 12:20�33 Scru�ny: Ez 37:12�14/Rom 8:8�11/�
� � Jn 11:1�45 or Jn 11:3�7, 17, 20�27, 33b�45�
Monday: � 2 Sm 7:4�5a, 12�14a, 16/Rom 4:13, 16�18, 22/�
� � Mt 1:16, 18�21, 24a or Lk 2:41�51a�
Tuesday: � Nm 21:4�9/Jn 8:21�30��
Wednesday:� Dn 3:14�20, 91�92, 95/� � �
� � Dn 3: 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 [52b]/Jn 8:31�42��
Thursday: � Gn 17:3�9/Jn 8:51�59��
Friday: � � Jer 20:10�13/Jn 10:31�42��
Saturday: � Ez 37:21�28/Jer 31:10, 11�12abcd, 13 [cf. 10d]/
� � Jn 11:45�56�
Today’s Readings
First Reading — I will place my law within them and write it
upon their hearts; I will be their God, and they shall be my people. �
(Jeremiah 31:33B)
Psalm — A clean heart create for me, O God,�and a steadfast �
spirit renew within me. (Ps 51)
Second Reading — Son though he was, he learned obedience
from what he suffered. (Heb 5:8)
Gospel — Jesus answered them, "The hour has come for the Son
of Man to be glorified. Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of
wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat;
but if it dies, it produces much fruit." (Jn 12:23�24)
Mass Intentions For the Fifth Week in Lent March 17 — March 25, 2018
Saturday, March 17 St. Patrick, Bishop
5:00pm ✞Patrick Doherty Jr. by Loving Mother
Sunday, March 18 Fifth Sunday of Lent
8:30am ✞Tom Berardi by Dick and Cherie Byrnes
10:30am ✞Janice Corona by The Palma Family
Monday, March 19
St. Joseph Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
8:00am ✞Nick Pagano by Noreen
Tuesday, March 20 Lenten Weekeday
8:00am ✞Jana Zachar by Karel Zachar
Wednesday, March 21 Lenten Weekday 8:00am ♥ Special Intention
During Lent, we invite you to offer your personal prayer intentions to the Lord by writing them on the Petition Form provided below and placing them in the wooden offertory box located at the main entrance to the church. Your
petitions will be brought forward at the Offertory of the Mass, then placed in the larger Intention Chest that will
remain on the altar throughout the season of Lent. Extra Petition Forms will be located next to the offertory box.
My Lenten Prayer Petitions
Heavenly Father, united with your Son, Jesus, who suffered and died so that I might enjoy everlasting life in
Heaven, I humbly plea for your blessings upon the individuals and the intentions I have written on this petition:
On Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 11:30am Bishop Gregory
Parkes will preside at the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of St. Jude, 5815 Fifth Avenue North, St. Petersburg.
During this Mass the priests of the diocese along with
Bishop Parkes will renew their commitment to priestly service. This is also the Mass where the Oil of the Sick and the Oil of Catechumens are blessed and the Sacred Chrism is consecrated. These oils are used throughout the year in
our parish when our community celebrates the sacraments.
The faithful are invited to participate in this wonderful diocesan celebration. By virtue of your baptism you share
in the priesthood of Christ. The Chrism Mass is an opportunity for you to experience a renewal and
recommitment to God and the Church.
Lenten Rock Garden
We lay our burdens in the form of boulders at the foot of the
Wooden Cross much like a child brings his broken toys to a toymaker for repair. Each week we add another burden to
our “Rock Garden”. These boulders will represent the G A R B A G E we must get rid of in our lives.
“G” represents-The GUILT in our past and or present that
keeps us at a distance from our friends or family.
“A” represents-The ANGER, that causes destruction in a relationship.
“R” represents-The RESENTMENT we hold as an insult to previous incidences.
“B” represents-The BOREDOM we encounter when we
become weary and feel alone.
“A” represents-The ANXIETY or fear from an experience we encountered.
Calling All Bunnies
Easter is quickly approaching and we are asking for candy to fill Easter eggs. Please consider donating candy
to make our Annual Easter Egg Hunt the wonderful success that it always is! You may bring your donations to the Church and give them to an usher, or drop them off at the
parish office. We appreciate your generosity!
2018 Lenten Schedule Confessions:
Saturday March 24 3:30—4:30
Holy Week:
26 Mass 8:00am
27 Mass 8:00am
Chrism Mass 11:30am
Cathedral of St. Jude, St. Petersburg
28 Mass 8:00am
29 Holy Thursday
NO 8:00am morning Mass
Mass of the Lords Supper
7:00pm — 9:00pm (Incense)
30 Good Friday
NO 8:00am morning Mass
Church open all day for prayer and
personal reflection
Celebration of the Lords Passion 3:00pm
31 Holy Saturday
Blessing of Food — in Chapel 11:00am
NO Confessions
Easter Vigil 7:30pm (Incense)
April
1 Easter Sunday
Mass 8:30am and 10:30am Easter Egg Hunt Following Mass
Attention Eucharistic Ministers
and Ushers
If you are not receiving the “Ministry
Schedule” via e-mail, and would like to have it sent to
you, please contact the parish office with your email address.
�Fifth Sunday
Of Lent
Pray for the willingness to
seek forgiveness from people you
have hurt
Fast from light. Sit by the light of one candle in your
home. Remember that Jesus has
called you to be a light for the world.
Make a prayer
out of performing a
loving action for others.
Pick a day when you fast from using electronic appliances.
When you see or hear a news story about someone in
trouble, pray for the person as a
family.
Fast from hitting the
snooze alarm. Get up and use the extra time for prayer.
At the grocery store, pray for the farmers and all those who help
make available the food that you will bring to your table
Palm Sunday
of the Lord’s
Passion
Prayerfully read one of the Gospel accounts pf Jesus’ Passion, Death, and Resurrection
Monday of
Holy Week
Volunteer for a parish program
that helps those in need.
Tuesday of
Holy Week
Let a favorite hymn run
through your mind as a prayer.
Wednesday
of Holy Week
Fast from comparing yourself to others.
We are all one in God.
Holy
Thursday
Recognize your own needs and give them their due. Allow others to help you from time to time.
Good Friday
of the Lord’s
Passion
Fast from complaining. Notice how often you are tempted to complain!
Holy Saturday
Be mindful of all that God has done
for you.
The
Resurrection
of the Lord
Celebrate Easter!
Notes and Reflections...
The Clients of Daystar Life Center of Citrus County would like to THANK the parishioners of St. Benedict Church and the Knights of Columbus for the food drive donations. God Bless you ALL for your support.
Volunteer Needed!
The Pregnancy and Family Life Center in Inverness is
seeking a volunteer with
experience in Grant Writing.
If you are able to help, please
contact Stephanie Bell at the
Pregnancy and Family Life Center
at (352)344-3030.
Stewardship March 11, 2018
Attendance — 854
St. Benedict is totally dependent upon the generous stewardship of our parishioners. The use of envelopes, regardless of the amount of the contribution, makes possible our many parish activities and services.
Offertory $8,043.55
SJP II School $65.00 Maintenance $1,108.45
Miscellaneous $1,549.00 Total $10,766.00
Join St. Benedicts C.C.W. for a Ladies County–Wide Retreat at St. Benedict’s Hilgert Hall
With inspirational speaker
Patricia Livingston
Thursday, March 22nd, 9am — 3pm $20 includes Continental Breakfast & Hot Lunch — Pork or Chicken
Prepaid Tickets Only!
For tickets, menu, and more information please call Janet Thomas (352)795-8090 or [email protected]
Mother’s Day in Medjugorje!
Join parishioners Mike and Sandy Tobin for a special pilgrimage
to Medjugorje!
This all-inclusive pilgrimage includes airfare form Tampa, 8 nights in modern
rooms with private baths, double occupancy, full breakfast and dinner daily, daily mass and spiritual activities, meetings with visionaries (pending availability), visits with father Jozo and Father Svet in Zagreb, free Wi-Fi, optional opportunities to participate in hands-on humanitarian work, and many more activities exclusive to Pilgrimage Tours programs, plus a special tribute to our Mothers, living and deceased, on Mother’s Day.
May 6-15, 2018 — (Ten Days!) ………………….$2799pp
$1,000 deposit will hold your space. Final payment due March 15, 2018.
Contact the Tobin's at Pilgrims’ Peace Center: (352)564-2463
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Sunday, May 6, 2018, 3 p.m., Consecration to the
Immaculate Heart of Mary
All are invited to the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle to join Bishop Gregory Parkes for a Holy Hour as he consecrates the Diocese of St. Petersburg to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
If you cannot attend in person, we encourage individuals and families to watch the live stream at home or parishes are encouraged to host viewing events where the community can come together in prayer – virtually!
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know you better, to welcome you.
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helps your parish stay connected with you.
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• Children are considered members with their parents until
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Tuscany on the Meadows Sunday, April 15th, 2018 at 1:00pm
Brunch and show only $25!
Tickets Available at the office or see Noreen after Mass
Your entire $25 go to the Kitchen Project!
The Sunday a�er Easter is Divine Mercy Sunday!��
Your invited to the Feast of Mercy being held at: St. Benedict — Crystal River
St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton — Citrus Springs Date: April 8, 2018 Time: 3:00pm
Jesus told St. Faustina that this Feast of Mercy would be a very special day when
“all the divine floodgates through which graces flow are opened”.
(Diary 699) Our Lord made a great promise to all those souls who would go to
Confession and then receive Him in Holy Communion on the Feast of Mercy, on
the Sunday after Easter, which is now called Divine Mercy Sunday throughout the
Catholic Church.
Jesus promised that “The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy
Communion shall obtain the complete forgiveness of sins and punishment.
”(Diary 699) He went on to say “I want to grant a complete pardon to the souls
that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion on the Feast of My
Mercy.” (Diary 1109)
We want to encourage everyone to take advantage of this incredible promise and
the additional Plenary Indulgence on this great Feast of Mercy “Divine Mercy
Sunday”. We want you to benefit fully from these promises, and we also want you
to notify all of your family and friends about them too and urge them to return to
the practice of their faith!
The Image of The Divine Mercy, which Our Lord requested to be solemnly blessed
and venerated on this day, will be on display in our church. Pope John Paul II said that the image portrays the Risen
Jesus Christ bringing Mercy to the whole world. Our Lord said “I want the image to be solemnly blessed on the first
Sunday after Easter, and I want it to be venerated publicly so that every soul may know about it. I promise that the
soul that will venerate this image will not perish”. (Diary 341, 48) Please take the time to visit with this Image of The
Divine Mercy and venerate Jesus.
Jesus said to St. Faustina “I am offering people a vessel with which they are to keep coming for graces to the fountain
of mercy. That vessel is this image with the signature: Jesus, I trust in You”. (Diary 327) “The two rays denote Blood
and Water. The pale ray stands for the Water which makes souls righteous. The red ray stands for the Blood which is
the life of souls. These two rays issued forth from the very depths of My tender mercy when My agonized Heart was
opened by a lance on the cross. …Happy is the one who will dwell in their shelter, for the just hand of God shall not lay
hold of him.” (Diary 299)
About the feastday “Divine Mercy Sunday”, Jesus said “…tell the whole world about My inconceivable mercy. I desire
that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially poor sinners. On that day the very depths
of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon the souls who approach the Fount of My Mercy.
On that day all the divine floodgates through which graces flow are opened. Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even
though its sins be as scarlet.... Mankind will not have peace until it turns to the Fount of My Mercy”. (Diary 699)
Our Lord said “When you go to confession, to this fountain of My mercy, the Blood and Water which came forth from
My Heart always flows down upon your soul…” and “Every time you go to confession, immerse yourself entirely in My
mercy with great trust, so that I may pour the bounty of My grace upon your soul. When you approach the
confessional, know this, that I Myself am waiting there for you. I am only hidden by the priest, but I Myself act in your
soul. Here the misery of the soul meets the God of mercy” (1602) Make your confession before Me. The person of the
priest is… only a screen. Never analyze what sort of a priest that I am making use of; open your soul in confession to
Me, and I will fill it with My light.” (1725)
It is required of all Catholics to confess their serious sins at least once every year. If you haven’t yet met this obligation
then take advantage of this outstanding opportunity to receive an outpouring of an ocean of graces that Jesus
promises on this day. Those who have already confessed their sins should make room for others.
The Church allows for one to go to Confession for up to about 20 days, before or after Divine Mercy Sunday.
