sunday readings march 21st

Mass Schedule

Saturday Evening Vigil 4:30 pm

Sunday 7:30am 9:00am and 11:00am

1:00pm En Espanol

Weekdays M-F 7:00 am

Confession Saturday

3:00pm– 4:00pm Wednesday

6:00pm

Or by Appointment call the Rectory at 954-942-3533

Baptism

Parents should notify the rectory office, at least one month

in advance.

Weekly Novena In honor of Our Lady of

Perpetual Help Wednesdays at 6:30pm

Eucharistic Adoration First Fridays

7:30am

March 21, 2021 Priests Serving the Parish: Rev. Michael Garcia, Pastor

Rev. Andrew Tomonto Deacon George Labelle, Deacon Nicholas Toledo

1200 South Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, FL 33062 Rectory: (954) 942-3533 • School: (954) 942-3500

Religious Education: Shannon Burns (954) 782-1461

E-mail: [email protected] • Bulletin inf0: [email protected] Sacristans: Kathleen Grenier and Shannon Burns • Music Director: Rico Marchetti

Website: www.saintcoleman.org

Sunday Readings March 21st

Saturday March 20th 4:30pm Belen Rodriguez by the Porraro Family Sunday March 21 s t 7:30 am Steve Gryzbek by Angie & Dom 9:00am Miguelina Milan by Dr. & Mrs. Orlando Milan 11:00am Maria de Lourdes Espinosa By Clay & Linda King 1:00pm Ricardo Jose Luddert

Monday March 22nd 7:00am Bill Cunningham by Linda Schaller Tuesday March 23rd 7:00am Christopher DeGance by Father Wednesday March 24th 7:00am Bogdanel Creanga by Adriana Carelli Thursday March 25th 7:00am Mary Corrigan by Gil Shanks & Bill De Markey Friday March 26th 7:00am Tommy Chasse by Ron & Lyn Wright

Saturday March 27th 4:30pm Ralph Eckert by wife PJ Sunday March 28th 7:30 am Antonio Bianchi by Mother 9:00am Dolores Karlus by Mulder Family 11:00am Debbie Sauer-Knapp by Marty & Johanna 1:00pm Mercedes Ball

Mass Intentions—March 200 t0 h-20 8th

First Reading Jeremiah 31:31-34 Jeremiah tells the people that the Lord will make a new covenant with them, planting the law within their hearts.

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 51:3-4,12-13,14-15 A prayer for God’s mercy and forgiveness

Second Reading Hebrews 5:7-9 Through his sufferings, Jesus gained salvation for all who obey him.

Gospel Reading John 12:20-33 Jesus teaches his disciples about the way in which he will be glorified by God, and a voice from heaven is heard to affirm this teaching.

Background on the Gospel Reading

Today’s Gospel reading is taken from the Gospel of John. We are reading much further into John’s Gospel than we have for the past two weeks. Chapter 12 of John’s Gospel is a preparation for the beginning of the passion narrative to follow. Jesus has just raised Lazarus from the dead—an important sign in John’s Gospel, which inspired many people to believe in Jesus. This event also marks the turning point in Jesus’ conflict with the Jewish authorities. John’s Gospel tells us that the Sanhedrin met after this event and made plans to kill Jesus. In the 12th chapter of John’s Gospel, Jesus is anointed at Bethany and enters Jerusalem in triumph. We again see evidence of the significance of the raising of Lazarus to this event; John reports that the crowds also gathered to see Lazarus.

Following his triumphant entry into Jerusalem, Jesus predicted his suffering, death, and Resurrection and prepared his disciples to believe in the salvation that his death would accomplish. Using the metaphor of the grain of wheat, Jesus presented the idea that his dying would be beneficial. He also taught that those who would be his disciples must follow his example of sacrifice. This theme will be repeated in John’s account of the Last Supper, when Jesus washed the feet of his disciples as an example of how they must serve one another.

The final section of today’s Gospel might be read as John’s parallel to the agony in the garden. Unlike the Synoptic Gospels, the Gospel of John does not record Jesus’ anguished prayer in the garden of Gethsemane before his arrest. Although comparable words are found in today’s reading, Jesus gives a confident response to the question he raises when asking God to save him from his impending death. After announcing his conviction that it is for this purpose that he came, a voice from heaven speaks, as if in answer to Jesus’ prayer. This voice, like the one heard at Jesus’ baptism and at Jesus’ Transfiguration—events reported in the Synoptic Gospels but not in John’s Gospel—affirms that God welcomes the sacrifice that Jesus will make on behalf of others. In John’s Gospel, Jesus teaches that this voice was sent for the sake of those who would believe in him.

In today’s Gospel, we also hear Jesus speak about the cosmic framework against which we are to understand his passion, death, and Resurrection. Through his death and Resurrection, Jesus conquered Satan, the ruler of this world. In this way the world is judged, but the judgment is not condemnation. Instead, through Jesus’ dying and rising, salvation is brought to the world.

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Sophie Grace Ann Brunton

St. Coleman Women’s Club:

St. Coleman Men’s Club: The Men’s Club meetings are the 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00pm. The new president is Tim O’Connor. St. Coleman Prayer Group: Meets on Thursday mornings at 8:00 am in the Church. If you cannot gather with us, but have a special intention feel free to contact Andrea Vitale at 954-776-7765 St. Vincent De Paul: Your help provides direct help to the poor in the local communities throughout the United States. Since 1845, Vincentians have met face-to-face with individuals and families in poverty to provide support and help them through the most desperate times. Through your generosity, you help people struggling to survive in our community. You can help by putting your donation in the POOR BOX in the back of the church. Hearts and Hands Craft Ministry: Meets every 2nd & 4th Wednesday from September through May in the Holy Family Center at 1:00pm. Please join us! Due to Covid restrictions the group is not meeting . Divine Will Study Group: For more information call Nita at 954-296-5346 Eucharist for the Sick and Homebound: Please contact Jim Cockfair at 954-942-3533

Please visit and follow Fr. Michael Garcia on Facebook for informative articles and commentaries! facebook.com/Fr. Michael Garcia

PRE BAPTISM CLASS

For those parents who would like to baptize their child please contact Irene in the church

office at 954-942-3533

Parents and Godparents are asked to attend a baptism class that is held on the first Thursday of the month at

6:00 PM in the Church.

St. Coleman Church Baptisms

Our Stewardship of Treasure Report Total Envelope Offertory $ 10,995.30 Total Online Donations $ 5,465.00 Total $ 16,460.00 Thank you for your generosity!

Bulletin Information can be sent to [email protected]

Please provide copy for all entries for the bulletin at

least two weeks before the date due.

St. Coleman Women's Council wishes all a happy and healthy New Year. Sandy Gans is the president for this year. For information please email :[email protected]

The Sacrament of Matrimony

As with all Sacraments of the Catholic Church, Marriage requires spiritual preparation and as such, we request at least six months in advance. Please call the church office for an appointment.

Please pray for the following parishioner who has passed into eternal life. Keep their family in your prayers that they may find eternal peace.


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The Mass

At Mass Catholics

remember what Jesus did

at the Last Supper. Jesus’

words, “do this in

memory of me” have been obeyed without

interruption for more than 2,000 years. Every time

Catholics gather for Mass, we know we’re there to do

what Jesus commanded. And we believe that Jesus is

made present to us. We have examined different parts

of the Mass in the last few bulletins. The Liturgy of

the Word is another part for us to explore.

The Liturgy of the Word is the first of two main parts

of the Mass. We listen and reflect on the presence of

God in the words of sacred Scripture.

1. the Frist Reading is from the Old Testament except

during the Easter season) . It usually relates to the

Gospel.

2. The Responsorial Psalm is a hymn of praise from

the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament.

The psalms were composed as song– prayers so it’s

usually sung or chanted with the assembled people

repeating a response.

3. The Second Reading is from the epistles )(letters) of

Paul or another New Testament letter., This reading

doesn’t always relate to the others but exposes use to

more of sacred Scripture.

4. The gospel Acclamation, usually an Alleluia-

“praise ye the Lord”- or another acclamation during

Lent, acknowledges and welcomes Christ’s presence

in God’s word.

5. The Gospel reading is proclaimed by the priest or

deacon and is gicern highest honor because it contains

the words of Jesus. With a thumb, we trace a small

cross on our forehead, lips, and chest and silently pray

these or similar words: May your word, O lord , be in

my thoughts , on my lips and in my heart.

6. The homily follows the Gospel. In the homily, the

priest or deacon explains the Scripture proclaimed at

this Mass and applies it to our lives today.

7. We stand and recite the main beliefs of our faith

using the words of the Nicene Creed or Apostles’

Creed.

8. A deacon or lector presents our petitions (requests

or appeals) in the Universal Prayer, also called the

Prayer of the Faithful or general intercessions. After

each petition we say, “ Lord hear our prayer or similar

response.

Ushers

We need women and men to be ushers!

Please contact Marty Navarro at 954-942-3533 if you can volunteer to help our church.

The Importance of Ushers An usher is a spiritual ambassador for the local church –

God’s ordained and organized body of believers. The

usher serves as a “first representative” of Jesus Christ for

a worship service. From the tabernacle in the Old

Testament to the temple and synagogue in the New

Testament, God’s presence and the teaching of His word

is of supreme importance.

When you serve at church, you’re not “just” a volunteer.

You’re given responsibilities and expectations beyond

performing basic tasks. We’re going to look at a few

responsibilities of ushers that may be a little unexpected.

Ushers in church aren’t just door holders and plate-

passers. They serve in a spiritual role and therefore

should exhibit some spiritual characteristics. The

qualifications of an usher aren’t clear in the Bible, but

there are some qualities that great ushers will have.

When you serve as an usher, you set the stage for the

worship experience. You are literally part of the

continuing story of God’s redemption. Your spiritual

readiness and act of service plays a huge role in the life-

change that takes place church usher is a person who

helps ensure a smoothly running church service and who

ministers to people in a variety of practical ways. The

specific responsibilities of an usher vary with the church,

but their duties usually include greeting people as they

arrive for the service, assisting people with special needs,

and receiving the offering. Some churches provide a pin or

name tag of some kind to easily identify their ushers. ace

that day.


Holy Week Schedule and Easter Schedule

Palm Sunday, March 27th & 28th 4:30 pm Vigil

7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am 1:00pm (Spanish)

Palms will be distributed outside

the church before each Mass

Holy Thursday, April 1st Mass of the Lord’s Supper

7:00 pm

Good Friday, April 2nd Stations of the Cross

3:00 pm

Liturgy of the Passion of the Lord 7:00 pm

Holy Saturday, April 3rd Solemn Easter Vigil

8:00pm

Easter Sunday, April 4th

6:30am - Sunrise Mass 7:30am 9:00am 11:00am

1:00pm - Spanish Mass

There are no daily masses on Holy Thursday or Good Friday

We are ordering lilies that will adorn our church during the Easter season. Your donation may be in remembrance of loved ones, in thanksgiving for

prayers answered, or as a special intention.

Donation for the Flower offering is $ 15.00.

Names will be published in the Easter bulletin.

Envelopes are in the back of the church and can be put in the offertory basket.

Or you can pay by credit card by calling the office.

Please specify on the envelope if your intention is in honor or in memory.

In order to have the intention in the Easter

Bulletin you information must be submitted by March 27th.

Procedures during COVID As more parishioners return to church, we would like to remind you of the procedures we have in place to keep everyone safe. 1.Please make sure an usher seats you. If you are a single person in a row we will be putting people in the middle. We can not seat just two people per pew. 2. At Communion, please wait for an usher to direct you. If you are seated in the middle of the church , proceed down the center aisle. DO NOT RETURN UP THE CENTER AISLE. 3. If you are seated in the Chapel and there is not a priest there please proceed down the side aisle next to the windows. Do not go down the center aisle. 4. if you are seated in the overflow room and if no priest or Extraordinary minister is there please proceed to the far left side aisle. Do not come down the center aisle. Please do not walk around to where you want to receive communion . Follow the lead of the ushers. We are trying to keep people distanced. We receive many complaints from parishioners about the confusion at Communion. We would appreciate your assistance.


Please Pray for our Military

Lt. Commander Christopher Ferrante , US Navy

Petty Officer First Class Michael A. Filippone USCG Petty Officer First Class John P. Filippone, USCG

Chief Warrant Officer Milena Mahi Filippone, USCG Sgt. Danny Fitzpatrick, U.S. Air Force M/Sgt. Kevin Fitzpatrick, U.S Army

Sgt. Joseph Fitzpatrick, U.S. Army M/Sgt/. Clint Tammen, U.S. Air Force Sgt. James Pulsford, U.S Marine Corp

LTC Edward Lescher, U.S. Army (Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel)

CDR John Hamilton, US Navy Airman Bretton Arzabe, US Navy Seaman Bryce Arzabe, US Navy

Lt. Kaitlin Godden, USCG LT. Molly Godden Keyser, USCG

Lt. Jesse Keyser, USCG CPL Megan McManis, US Air Force

Pvt. 1st Class Juliana De John, USMC First Lt. Owen Bailey, U.S. Army

Seaman Kenneth Randall U.S. Navy Staff Sergeant Robert Loring, US Air Force

Pvt. Cole Patterson, US Army Lt. Kaitlin Ward, U.S. Coast Guard

Lt Col Mark Campbell USMC Sgt. Keith Jean, U.S. Army

Lt. Thomas Flynn, U.S. Navy TOP GUN PILOT Pvt. James Marcantonio, USMC

Major Evan Matthews, U.S. Army Civil Engineer Officer TJ Moran Us Air Force

Lieutenant Timothy Moran USMC Lt. J.G Casey Cruzpino USCG Pvt. Troy Efird, US Army

2ND Lt. Cody Blesedell, US Army Lt. J.G Eric V. Fielding, US Navy

Lance Corporal James Higgins, USMC

The Meaning of the

Paschal Candle

A large candle that symbolizes

the risen Christ. It is often

decorated with a cross,

symbols of the resurrection,

the Greek letters Alpha and

Omega, and the year.

The term "Paschal" concerns Easter or

Passover. At the Easter Vigil, the Paschal candle

is lit from the new fire. It is carried by the deacon,

who pauses three times and sings or says, "The

light of Christ," and the people respond, "Thanks

be to God."

The Paschal candle is carried by the celebrant if

there is no deacon. After it is carried to the

chancel, its flame may be used to light candles

held by members of the congregation. This

symbolizes the spreading of the light of Christ into

the congregation and the world. The Exultate is

sung or said after the Paschal candle is placed in

its stand. It is customary for the Paschal candle to

burn at all services from Easter through Pentecost

(BCP, pp. 285-287).

Thank you to George Norvilas for donating our Paschal Candle in memory of the

Norvilas/Barsavage and Marcone/ Ceresi families

And for deceased members of the St. Coleman parish

After the Easter season, the Paschal candle is

typically placed near the font. It should burn at

baptisms, representing the new life in Christ that

we share in baptism. The newly baptized person

may be given a small baptismal candle that is lit

from the Paschal candle. It may also be carried in

procession at burials and placed near the coffin

as a symbol of resurrection life.


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