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Divine Mercy Sunday Prayer Service April 24, 2022, at 3 pm All are welcome to celebrate God’s Divine Mercy through Jesus with Fr. Morley. A first-class St. Faustina relic will be present, and Fr. Bob will offer anointing with Holy Oil.

SCIENCE OF SAINTHOOD WEDNESDAY’S @ 7 PM EASTERN, APRIL 27-JUNE 8 VIA ZOOM Steeped in the tradition of spiritual giants like Saints John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila, Thomas Aquinas, and others, the goal of the Science of Sainthood is to guide regular Catholics, step-by-step down the path to nothing less than sainthood. This is a process of formation and growth, an interior process of becoming more and more like Christ. In these 7 weeks, we’ll cover the first 14 lessons (two 10-minute videos each) from the Science of Sainthood platform founded and presented by renowned evangelist Matthew Leonard. https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 85729125126 Password: Jesus Study Guides (not required) can be purchased individually for $17.84 at Amazon. Websites: www.scienceofsainthood.com and www.matthewsleonard.com

Holy Family’s SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES are meeting during this Lenten Season 2022. We are sharing commentaries from Cycle C from Ascension Catholic Church, Melbourne FL. The link is https://www.ascensioncatholic.net/Commentaries-on-the-Lectionary and use Cycle C There are currently four groups that are meeting this spring. The groups meet on Tuesday afternoons, Thursday afternoons, Friday night and Monday nights. If you would like to join a group or start a group with your own friends, neighbors or acquaintances contact Bob Metz at 727-776-5261. We have sign-up sheets at the Lakeside narthex for new participants to register now.

Bishop Lynch will present our Lenten Mission Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday March 14, 15, 16 at 7PM each night. Mass will be celebrated and Bishop will preach the mission at homily time. Please join us for what promises to be a grace filled time

Holy Family Parish is so blessed with wonderful people. Everywhere you look, you see a friendly face, and despite the devastation COVID has brought to many other churches, it seems Holy Family has shrugged all of this aside, and though there have been severe consequences to many, “we will not be shaken.” I’ve been here a little over six months now, and most of us have seemingly survived the Christmas overload: and since we are now well into the new year of 2022, I believe it’s time for some serious RECRUITMENT to the Music Ministry at our church. This first attempt is geared primarily toward building up the ADULT CHOIR, but there are several other options as well. I get the feeling there are many in our church family that are not even aware that we have an adult choir, especially if you rarely come to the 11:00 Mass on Sunday mornings. Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve was just glorious, and that was just a taste of what is to come. Perhaps the Adult Choir is not for you, for whatever reason. Well, here are some options: I plan to start a CONTEMPORARY ENSEMBLE (provided there is enough interest!) and you might consider participating in that area of ministry. Maybe mom and dad are not singers, where in some cases - perhaps all of us should be thankful; but you’ve started growing your young family and you might have little ones that could be singing in our CHILDREN’s CHOIR. Everyone, young and old, loves to hear children singing in church!!!! Come on folks, all of this is VERY do-able, but I need to know where the talent might be hiding. As for rehearsals, those details can be worked out once I see how much interest there is. In the mean time, our ADULT CHOIR rehearses on WEDNESDAY evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Please let me know who you are, and the best way of doing that is to see me after one of the weekend masses. This new year of 2022 affords all of us the opportunity to “GET INVOLVED” once again in our local churches, and I am very optimistic that I will hear from many of you very soon!!!! Chris Westfall, Director of Music

Wednesday’s at 7:00 pm Eastern starting January 5th for 8 weeks via Zoom. This 8-part series from WildGoose.TV will include videos followed by discussion. Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR and Dr. John Bergsma present an enlightening discussion of the book written by Dr. Bergsma, “Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls.” In this enriching and exciting exploration, Dr. Bergsma demonstrates how the Dead Sea Scrolls—the world's greatest modern archaeological discovery—can shed light on the Church as a sacred society that offered hope, redemption, and salvation to its members. Ultimately, these mysterious writings are a time machine that can transport us back to the ancient world, deepen our appreciation of Scripture, and strengthen our understanding of the Christian faith. Direct Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81037296426?pwd=WmpybmRDRjJidFp2dDZqaXdHeEJIdz09 Or use ID 81037296426 with Password: Jesus

Your child could attend a Catholic school with the help of a K-12 “Step Up For Students” Scholarship. If you qualify, receive an average of $7,000 a year, per child for tuition and fees. Now, more families are eligible. For example, a family of four with an income of nearly $100,000 annually may qualify. Dependent children of a reservist or active-duty member of the US Armed Forces may also qualify, regardless of household income. Learn more or apply today at www.SUFS.org/Catholic.

Our Patronal feast of the Holy Family is Sunday 12/26 and the usual Obligation to attend Mass does apply but Christmas is celebrated until midnight December 25 so there is no vigil Mass Saturday

The Catholic Church is journeying together to grow in communion, participation and mission as we look towards the future. This process, called for by Pope Francis, is known as the Synod on Synodality. Synod is an ancient word in the Tradition of the Church, whose meaning draws on the deepest themes of Revelation. It indicates the path along which the People of God walk together. To learn more visit www.JourneyingTogether.org.

Struggling with grief? Join us Monday,October 25 5:00-6:00PM in Diffley HAlle. Bring YOURSELF and YOUR STORY. The group offers support and comfort from your peers in a safe environment. Please know that you are not alone.

Many of you are having problems with streaming Mass. Judging from what we are reading on the internet, the problem is not just Holy Family, St Petersburg, or even Florida, but nation wide. Parish staff is researching alternatives and we will be back on line as soon as possible.

Vacation Bible School June 28 - July 2, 9A-Noon Campers Kindergarten through 5th Grade are welcome. Adult Voluteers needed too. Check the Lakeside Narthex after Mass or Call the office 526-5783. Click on the blue lettering above for more information and a regsitration form

"I hereby announce that the general dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days for Catholics in the Diocese of St. Petersburg will expire on the Vigil of Pentecost, Saturday, May 22, 2021." There are some exceptions. Click the blue text or picture above to read the whole letter

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In a partnership with BayCare Behavioral Health, parishioners can call this confidential helpline which is promptly answered by a masters level mental health professional 24/7/365: 800.878.5470 or baycarepap@baycare.org. The clinician will take one of four directions: provide a referral for three free face-to-face counseling sessions, schedule phone counseling, provide community resources, or immediate crisis counseling. All calls are confidential, names of those seeking assistance are never disclosed to the parish.

Ash Wednesday is February 17. Masses are at 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, and 7:00PM. There is a service of the word at 12:15PM with distribution of ashes. The words usually used for each person receiving ashes will be said once for everybody and the ashes will be sprinkled on the top of the head instead of the usual smearing with the thumb.

For the students preparing for 1st reconciliation, the service have been moved back one week to February 20 at 10 AM. Call Linda Johnston for more information

The exposition and adoration originally scheduled for this evening will not take place. Please watch this web page & the bulletin for further updates

youth + young adult ENCOUNTER Night of prayer for vocations with Fr. Chuck Dornquast Here at holy Family

Drop Off Books Sunday January 10 After All Masses or Friday January 15 10AM - 6PM BOOKS FOR SALE SATURDAY JAN 16 8AM - 6PM SUNDAY JAN. 17 8AM- 1PM