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Saint Thomas More
Beatified 1886 Canonized 1935
Thomas More was born in 1478 in London, and began to practice law in 1502. He was married, and a father of four. By all accounts, he was a devoted husband and father. Unusual for the time, he made sure that his daughters were given the same classical education as his son.
Eventually, his work as a writer and lawyer brought him to the court of King Henry VIII, where by 1529, he had been elevated to the position of Lord Chancellor.
Thomas was fiercely loyal to King Henry VIII, and worked tirelessly defending the Church in England. The relationship between him and the King began to unravel when More did not support the king seeking an annulment from his wife, Catherine. Seeing the writing on the wall, Thomas resigned in 1532 rather than support King Henry VIII’s agenda.
In 1534, Thomas was ordered to recognize King Henry VIII as the Head of the Church of England and his wife, Anne, as Queen. Thomas refused to acknowledge any of it, and imprisoned in the Tower of London for over a year while waiting for trial on charges of treason. His trial began on
1 July 1535, and he was found guilty after only 15 minutes of deliberation.
On 6 July 1535, Thomas More stepped up to where he was to be beheaded. He joked to his executioners to help him up the scaffold, but that he would, “see himself down.” He then made his final statement, proclaiming one of his most well known quotes, “I die the king’s good servant, but God’s first.” Saint Thomas More is remembered and honored as a man with tremendous integrity and heroic virtue.
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ROOF REPLACEMENT
AND MASS TIMESThe work to replace the roof of the Church will begin on Monday, August 9th. All Masses will be held in the Parish Hall the week of August 9-13.
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aUGUST is DEDICATED to The MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT AND THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY
The Anima Christi
The Anima Christi is a prayer from around the 14th century. It is still widely used after receiving the body and blood of Our Lord,
Jesus Christ in Holy Communion.Soul of Christ, sanctify me
Body of Christ, save me
Blood of Christ, inebriate me
Water from Christ's side, wash me
Passion of Christ, strengthen me
O good Jesus, hear me
Within Thy wounds hide me
Suffer me not to be separated from Thee
From the malicious enemy
defend me
In the hour of my death call me
And bid me come unto Thee
That I may praise Thee
with Thy saints
and with Thy angels
Forever and ever
Amen
EXALTATION OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARYAuthor: Pope Pius XII
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, in this tragic hour of the world's history, we entrust and consecrate ourselves to your Immaculate Heart, our only refuge, our hope, our salvation. Have pity on this world, torn by the most terrible conflicts, burning with the fires of hate, victim of its own sins. May your Heart be moved at the sight of so much ruin, pain and sorrow.
We consecrate to your maternal heart our persons, our families, our country--the whole of humanity. Protect and save us!
O Heart of Mary, source of true love, fill our selfish hearts with divine charity and with that true brotherly love without which there can never be peace. Grant that men and nations may understand and fulfill the precept of your Divine Son, LOVE ONE ANOTHER, in order that true peace may be firmly established in the Justice and Truth of Christ. AMEN
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Saint Thomas More Church
Pensacola Florida
REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE
MONDAY – FRIDAY - 7:00 AMSATURDAY –Mass 4:00 PM
Confessions in church - 3:00 PM
SUNDAY –
Mass - 8:00 AM
Mass - 10:00 AM
Mass - 7:00 PMAll Masses are in the church
and open to the public
Sunday 8:00 AM is Livestreamed on Saint Thomas More Parish
Facebook page
Traditional Latin Mass
Third Sunday of month - 8:00 AM
Every Tuesday - 6:00 PM
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PARISH OFFICE NEW LOCATION ANDOur Parish Office has moved!
We are now located at
11 Broadmoor Lane,
very close to the Parish Hall
and the Church
Our phone number remains
(850) 456-2543.See the Bulletin for current
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2021
Director of Faith Formation
Michele KenagaRELIGIOUS EDUCATION
2021-2022There will be sign-ups during the month of August for Religious Education. Students in 1st-8th grade are welcome and encouraged to register! If your child is going to be receiving First Holy Communion this school year, they must be registered and attend Religious Education class.
Michele Kenaga will be in the Narthex after Masses during August (except for August 14/15) for registration. Please consider registering your child even if they attend Catholic school and/or are not receiving First Holy Communion this year. Religious Education classes are a great way to build community with families at the Parish!.
The cost is $10 per child or $20 maximum per family. Classes will start in September, and more information will be forthcoming.
If you have any questions about Religious Education schedules, registering your child, or any other questions, contact
Michele Kenaga
at the Parish Office during regular office hours at (850) 456-2543.
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ADULT FAITH FORMATION
“The Bible Timeline® study program takes you on a guided journey through salvation history. Presenter Jeff Cavins will show you how fourteen of the Bible’s narrative books tell the biblical story from beginning to end and will give you the keys to understanding the amazing story woven throughout Scripture.
In this revolutionary approach to Bible study, The Bible Timeline divides the Bible into twelve color-coded time periods that make the narrative thread easier to follow. Using a unique color-coded chart, you will learn the major people, places, and events of the Bible and discover how they all come together to reveal the remarkable story of our Faith.
The Bible Timeline will teach you how to read and understand the entire Bible and introduce you to the wonderful narrative of Scripture in a way that will transform your life.”
Michele Kenaga will be facilitating a 24 session Bible Study class beginning in September 2021 and concluding at Easter in April 2022 (with a break from Thanksgiving to the New Year). It is the Great Adventure Bible Timeline study program through Ascension Press. From their website.
If you’d like to learn more about this program, see current bulletin or please visit the Ascension press website:
https://ascensionpress.com/collections/the-bible-timeline-the-story-of-salvation
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The 2021
Catholic Sharing Appeal (CSA) will begin the weekend of February 6th-7th. There will be brochures and pledge cards in the pews and in the Narthex. CSA raises money for diocesan offices and programs.Saint Thomas More Parish is assessed annually by the diocese. The CSA amount is only half of that total, with the other half being paid by the parish throughout the year. Our total parish assessment is a over $72,000, so our CSA assessment is approximately $36,000. This CSA amount is raised through money pledged from parishioners. Whatever is not raised of this amount is taken from the parish savings.
Saint Thomas More is blessed with over 250 registered households. Less than half contributed to CSA in 2020, and we are hopeful to increase those numbers this year. Please prayerfully consider your yearly pledge to Catholic Sharing Appeal. Your support is greatly appreciated by the Bishop, Pastor, and fellow parishioners!
Bishop Wack's Message
https://vimeo.com/490018140
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ADDRESSES
_____________________________________NEW OFFICE LOCATION
Mail Address: 510 Bayshore Drive
Pensacola, Florida 32507
Church: 3295 Barrancas Avenue
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"Word on Fire" and
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Year of Saint Joseph
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Blessed Pope Pius IX’s declaration of St. Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church, Pope Francis has proclaimed a special
“Year of St. Joseph.”
It is a wonderful opportunity to increase our love for St. Joseph and knowledge, “to encourage us to implore his intercession and to imitate his virtues and his zeal" (Patris Corde).
Litany of Saint Joseph
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
God our Father in heaven, have mercy.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
have mercy.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy.
Holy Mary, pray for us.
Saint Joseph, pray for us.
Noble son of the House of David,
pray for us.
Light of patriarchs, pray for us.
pray for us.
Husband of the Mother of God,
pray for us.
Guardian of the Virgin, pray for us.
Foster father of the Son of God,
pray for us.
Faithful guardian of Christ, pray for us.
Head of the Holy Family, pray for us.
Joseph, chaste and just, pray for us.
Joseph, prudent and brave, pray for us.
Joseph, obedient and loyal, pray for us.
Pattern of patience, pray for us.
Lover of poverty, pray for us.
Model of workers, pray for us.
Example to parents, pray for us.
Guardian of virgins, pray for us.
Pillar of family life, pray for us.
Comfort of the troubled, pray for us.
Hope of the sick, pray for us.
Patron of the dying, pray for us.
Terror of evil spirits, pray for us.
Protector of the Church, pray for us.
*Guardian of the Redeemer, pray for us.
Servant of Christ, pray for us.
Minister of salvation, pray for us.
Support in difficulties, pray for us.
Patron of exiles, pray for us.
Patron of the afflicted, pray for us.
Patron of the poor, pray for us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Spare us O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us.
God made him master of his household,
And put him in charge of all that he owned.
Let us pray.O God, who in your inexpressible providence were pleased to choose
Saint Joseph
as spouse of the most holy
Mother of your Son,
grant, we pray,
that we, who revere him as our protector on earth, may be worthy of his heavenly intercession.
Through Christ our Lord.
R/. Amen.*New additions by Pope Francis to "increase our love for this great saint, to encourage us to implore his intercession and to imitate his virtues and his zeal"
April 30, 2021
The Catholic schools of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee are currently participating in a St. Joseph Devotional Project.
As Pope Francis has proclaimed, 2021 is the "Year of St. Joseph." In celebration, our schools are focusing on teachings about the head of the Holy Family.
On April 30, 2021, Bishop Wack consecrated our Catholic schools to St. Joseph as part of the project. View the Mass here.
Our educational system is devoted to developing the devotional lives of children and adults, creating educational opportunities for students and cultivating Catholic Immersion Culture. This is achieved through prayer activities regarding the life of St. Joseph, engagement with Bishop Wack in the consecration of our schools and the promotion of familial consecration to St. Joseph. -
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LEADER CONTACT INFO
Jim @ Emerald Coast Coalition for Life
850-499-3339 ECCFL.40Days4Life@gmail.com
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OFFICE HOURS
______________________________________NEW OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday - 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday Closed
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Equality Act
Truth about the Equality Act:
The bill is well-intentioned but ultimately misguided. The Equality Act discriminates against people of faith, threatens unborn life,
and undermines the common good.
Click here to learn more.https://www.usccb.org/ equality-act
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Pray for the Nation
In the 1930's St. Maria Faustina Kowalska had a series of revelations, where our Lord called for a special feast day, Divine Mercy Sunday, which was named by Pope Saint John Paul II at the canonization of St. Faustina on April 30, 2000. The feast day is celebrated the Sunday after Easter.
Please join the faithful from across the world in this celebration. Visit the links below to learn more.The Divine Mercy Chaplet
is appropiate to pray everyday, especialy in these challenging troubled times of the COVID-19Basics of Divine Mercy
Downloadable and Printable
Divine Mercy Image
Sealing Your Home with the
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COVID-19
See The CDC Website,
for latest updates and information
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html,
Patron of contagious illnessesO Blessed Saint Roch,
Patron of the sick,
Have pity on those
Who lie upon a bed of suffering.Your power was so great
When you were in this world,
That by the sign of the Cross,
Many were healed of their diseases.Now that you are in heaven,
Your power is not less.
Offer, then, to God
Our sighs and tears
And obtain for us that health we seek
Through Christ our Lord.Amen.
(Repeat the following 3 times)
Saint Roch, pray for us,
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WHAT IS SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
Spiritual Communion is the practice of desiring union with Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. It is used primarily by individuals who cannot receive holy Communion, such as the ill, the divorced and remarried, and those who have not yet been received into full communion with the Church. St. Thomas Aquinas described it as “an ardent desire to receive Jesus in the most holy sacrament and lovingly embrace him” at a time or in circumstances when we cannot receive him in sacramental Communion.
My Jesus,
I believe that you are
present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love you above all things,
and I desire
to receive you into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment
receive you sacramentally,
come at least spiritually
into my heart. I embrace you
as if you were already there and
unite myself wholly to you.
Never permit me to be
separated from you.
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Bishop Wack lifts dispensation effective Saturday, June 19, 2021
"The time has come to end the dispensation and ensure that all baptized Catholics return to the practice – indeed, the obligation – of attending the celebration of the Eucharist (i.e., Mass) every Sunday and on Holy Days of Obligation."
(Read more of Bishop Wack's letter)
https://bit.ly/2RxzVxa
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ALFRED-WASHBURN CENTER NEEDS
Alfred Washburn Center Needs
The Alfred Washburn Center’s clothing locker is critically short on the following: men’s jeans, pants & shorts to fit sizes 32/34/36; men’s underwear (boxer, boxer‐briefs but NOT briefs) sizes Sm/Med/Lg; men’s collared shirts Sm/ Med/Lg; and women’s underwear (all sizes). Flashlights, AA & AAA batteries, deodorant, and small hairbrushes are popular but out‐of‐stock item
Rolling suitcases are always needed as well, the homeless use them for their possessions.
Volunteers are also needed - please contact Pat Mitchell at (205) 222-6856
if you are able to help in any way.
NEEDS: Alfred - Washburn is a “Day Shelter” where the homeless can get a meal, shower, wash their clothes and even work on their bicycles amongst other offered services.
They are in need of the following items: ·Washcloths · Hand Towels ·
Men’s and Women’s socks (new only) ·
Men’s underwear (new only) ·
Men’s jeans smaller sizes ·
Women’s underwear (new only) ·
Backpacks · Tents · Sleeping bags ·
Bikes and bike locks · Tarps
The Alfred-Washburn Center is a ministry of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul serving the homeless and poorer members of our community. The Center is funded by the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores and Conferences, as well as private and corporate donations. We are a 100% volunteer organization.
They are located at 31 Murphy Lane
Pensacola, FL 32505
(850) 435-7427
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The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee
is committed to healing the hurting hearts of sexual abuse victims and has established Victims Assistance Coordinators who are experienced and trained counselors and are available to help persons who have been sexually abused by a priest, deacon, or other church personnel.
The Coordinator for the
Pensacola/Ft. Walton Beach area is
Dr. Louis Makarowski, 850-477-7181
For Spanish speakers - En Español
Dcn. Santiago Molina, 850-627-2350
Diocesan Victim Assistance
Hotline 850-435-3536