Author: Ron Folse

Sunday 14 June 2015
, 2012

Mass Intentions
Monday 15 June 2015
7:00 am: Fe Polanco
Tuesday 16 June 2015
7:00 am: Special Intention
9:00 am: SI for Rick Danner
Wednesday 17 June 2015
7:00 am: For the Living
Thursday 18 June 2015
7:00 am: SI for Marcos Ortega
9:00 am: For the Deceased
Friday 19 June 2015
7:00 am: Special Intention
Saturday 20 June 2015
9:00 am: For the Deceased
5:30 am: Gabriel Ferniany, Deceased
Sunday 21 June 2015
8:00 am: Richard Heuchert, Deceased
11:00 am: St. Mary Parish

Offertory Collection 6-7 June 2015 $ 7569.50
Thank you for your generous contributions.

Vacation Bible School Volunteers
All VBS volunteers please come to a preparation meeting from 6:00-8:00pm on Wed, the 17th of June.

Thank You
The family of Melba Barry wishes to express their gratitude for your prayers and for your assistance during Melba’s illness, death, and funeral.

Prayer Group
Our next meeting is on Aug 11th. The rosary is at 6:30 pm. The meeting is at 7:00 pm. Fr. Eugene Pathe is speaking on the Nicene Creed. All are invited.

Caring and Sharing Group
Our next meeting is on June 20th, following the 9 am Mass. Fr. Richard Altenbaugh is speaking.

The Pilgrim Virgin
The statue of Our Lady of Grace awaits an invitation to visit you for nine days. The sign up calendar is in the vestibule. For information, please contact Fe Venturini: 1-850-501-1266

Legion of Mary
We gather on Mondays at 3:00 pm in the meeting house. All are invited.

Weekend Assignments

5:30 pm Saturday 13 June 2015
Sacristan: J. & P. Choppin
EMoHC: G. Beck, J. Paris
Lectors: R. Rivais, J. Nock
Ushers: G. Beck, T. Carroll, L. Rivais
Altar Servers: B. & N. Ellis
8:00 am Sunday 14 June 2015
Sacristan: M. Churchill
EMoHC: C. Carmody, F. Ellis, J. Leoffler
Lectors: D. Maljevac
Ushers: C. Carmody, D. Keily, J. Leone
M. Yeager
Altar Servers: D. Jones
11:00 am Sunday 14 June 2015
Sacristan: C. & L. Ogren
EMoHC: K. & V. Pace
Lectors: Youth Liturgy
Ushers: J. C. Williams, Parish Youth
Altar Servers: K. Figuerrez, R. & S. Siler

5:30 pm Sunday 20 June 2015
Sacristan: R. & V. Morales
EMoHC: K. & S. Fox
Lectors: L. Johnson, E. Villalobos
Ushers: P. Hammack, J. Paris, K. & K. Ramos
Altar Servers: P. Grasso, T. Segovia
8:00 am Sunday 21 June 2015
Sacristan: B. Kane
EMoHC: F. Ellis, M. & B. Shea
Lectors: M. Yeager
Ushers: L. & B. Huntley, D. Maljevac, W. Wooten
Altar Servers: M. Churchill
11:00 am Sunday 21 June 2015
Sacristan: R. Rathbun, R. Wyatt
EMoHC: A. Garcia, M. Griffith
Lectors: W. Schumm, D. Stewart
Ushers: E. Bustamante, J. Haber, K. Pace
M. Velasco
Altar Servers: Elydia Eligio, J. & C. Williams

Pray
for
the
Sick

Please pray especially for: Rose Bauer, Stephany Baumgartner, Birgit Buchanan, Frank Cagle, Kathleen Eden, Teresa Firth, Reagan Godwin, Bessie Gray, Ken Jones, Trish LaFlamme, Helen Law, Dodie McDaniel, Duane Mullen, Gina Neri, Richard Prusa, Rina Rathbun, George & Paula Riley, Stephen Ritz, Helen Sands, Vincent Soleo, Rick Steven, Jacquelyn Watson, Judie Zam
If you have loved ones who need our prayers, please call the Parish Office at 1-850-478-2797.

St. John’s Catholic School
St. John’s is pleased to announce the opening of a K-3 Program this coming school year! For more info, please call the school: 1-850-456-5218

All Is Grace
On Sundays in Ordinary Time, the Old Testament reading is selected for the light it sheds on the day’s Gospel. Today, Ezekiel sees God lifting up the lowly tree and making the withered tree bloom. So in the second parable of today’s Gospel, Jesus encourages us by promising that, as fragile seeds grow into an abundant harvest, and the tiny mustard seed into a hearty plant, so God will grow the kingdom from small beginnings to an instrument of salvation for all. In the first parable, the land yields fruit “of its own accord” (Mark 4:28). Not only is the initiative God’s, but the parable teaches that the seed’s growth, though invisible at first, is actually unstoppable! To be sure, those who depend on the impressive or dramatic in order to be convinced or encouraged will be disappointed in the slow unfolding of the kingdom that Jesus announces. But for those who do accept the kingdom, all is grace, and that grace is certain. Though the second reading is not coordinated with either the first reading or Gospel on these Sundays, today’s is thematically appropriate. Saint Paul argues that our experience of God’s trustworthiness thus far should make us a people of undaunted courage and unshakeable faith. But at the same time Paul warns that faith should also make us aware of our responsibility to do good.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Religious Education Program
Learn about your faith and grow closer to God through the summer through service. Clean up the trash at the beach or at a park. Donate groceries to a food drive. Cut an elderly neighbor’s lawn. Visiting a nursing home with balloons. Find a project you can do as a family.

SMYLE
Did you notice some tents on the lawn last week? That was us, having a fun time camping together! We used a fire to roast hot dogs for dinner, gooey marshmallows for dessert, and sticky cinnamon rolls for breakfast. We sang songs, played games, laughed together, prayed together, and had a fantastic time! Our high school youth group and incoming freshmen will be meeting for more service hours this coming week:
June 16th, Wed, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
June 17th, Thurs, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Vacation Bible School
June 22-26, Mon-Fri, 10:00-12:30
It’s time to set sail for Galilee by the Sea! This is the last weekend for early registration prices:
$15 for the first child
$10 for each additional child in the same family
Thank you for all of the items that you have donated or loaned. We still need a few more contributions:
1 more large broken golf umbrella
1 more large fishing net or even a hammock
4 plastic oil “candle fillers”
fresh figs
tiny shells from the beach
If you wish to donate or loan any of these items, call the office: 478-2797

Knights of Columbus News
Council #778 is hosting an area-wide dinner on June 15th from 5 - 9 pm in recognition of Bishop Parkes’ third anniversary as shepherd of our diocese and in appreciation of our local clergy and religious. For more information and for tickets, please contact:
Deputy Grand Knight Andy: 777-0376

Proud to be a Knight
Through the dedication of our local Knights we have accomplished these good works during the 2015 year: $300 for priest vestments, $500 for Alpha Center, $500 for a local seminarian, and $627 for handicapped citizens. If you are male, 18 or older, Catholic, and in good standing with the Church, consider becoming a Knight. Together we can do all this and more. For more information, please contact:
Grand Knight Ogren: 944-1762
Deputy Grand Knight Lilly: 261-1002

Catholic Sharing Appeal
St. Mary’s diocesan goal for the 2015 year is $33,226.59. Thank you to those who already submitted their pledge cards. If you have not yet submitted a pledge, please do so. We appreciate your continued support of the annual CSA campaign.

Victims of Abuse
The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee is committed to healing the hearts of sexual abuse victims through the work of Victims Assistance Coordinators. These trained, experienced counselors are available to help persons who have been sexually abused. The Coordinator for our area is Dr. Louis Makarowski, who can be reached at 477-7181.

Perpetual
Adoration
Chapel

Jesus invites you to spend an hour with Him in the Blessed Sacrament at St. Mary’s Perpetual Adoration Chapel, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Celebrating 16 years!

Adorers needed:
Mon: 4am-5am, 9am-10am
Wed: 2am-3am, Sat: 10pm-11pm
Prayer Partners are always welcome.
Contact: Ruby Schuetz 1-850-478-7051
Benny Sepulveda 1-850-476-8853