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month of januarythe holy name of jesus
Partial - Litany of the
Holy Name of Jesus
V. Jesus, Son of the living God,
R. Have mercy on us.
Jesus, splendor of the Father,
Jesus, brightness of eternal light.
Jesus, King of glory.
Jesus, sun of justice.
Jesus, Son of the Virgin Mary.
Jesus, most amiable.
Jesus, most admirable.
Jesus, the mighty God.
Jesus, Father of the world to come.
Jesus, angel of great counsel.
Jesus, most powerful.
Jesus, most patient.
Jesus, most obedient.
Jesus, meek and humble of heart.
Jesus, lover of chastity.
Jesus, lover of us.
Jesus, God of peace.
Jesus, author of life.
Jesus, example of virtues.
Jesus, zealous lover of souls.
Jesus, our God.
Jesus, our refuge.
Jesus, father of the poor.
Jesus, treasure of the faithful.
Jesus, good Shepherd.
Jesus, true light.
Jesus, eternal wisdom.
Jesus, infinite goodness.
Jesus, our way and our life.
Jesus, joy of Angels.
Jesus, King of the Patriarchs.
Jesus, Master of the Apostles.
Jesus, teacher of the Evangelists.
Jesus, strength of Martyrs.
Jesus, light of Confessors.
Jesus, purity of Virgins.
Jesus, crown of Saints.
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Saint Thomas More Church
Pensacola Florida
----------------------------------------------------NEW PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Beginning Monday,
January 25th,
the Parish Office will be open Monday - Friday
from 7:00 AM until 1:00 PM.
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D o you enjoy king cake? There is a connection between today, The Feast of Epiphany, and king cake. The time between the Epiphany and Lent is known as "carnival." Carnival comes from the Latin words, "carne vale," which means "meat farewell." During Lent we abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and Fridays.Since carnival begins on the Epiphany, a king cake is traditionally served. The Epiphany celebrates the Magi (three kings) bringing gifts the newborn king (Jesus). This king cake custom began in France in the 12th century. It was adapted in the United States and has become a hallmark of Mardi Gras.Franciscan Media recalls a legend that held that king cakes were "made in a circle to represent the circular routes that the Wise Men took to find Jesus, in order to confuse King Herod and foil his plans of killing the Christ Child. The cake is three colors, representing the three kings and their three gifts, gold, frankincense, and myrrh. In the early days, a coin or bean was hidden inside the cake, and whoever found the item was said to have good luck in the coming year. In Louisiana, bakers now put a small baby, representing the Christ Child, in the cake; the recipient is then expected to host the next king cake party."Do you enjoy king cake?
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REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE
MONDAY – FRIDAY - 7:00 AMSATURDAY –
Confessions in church - 3:00 PM
Mass 4:00 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 Nicholas Schumm Facebook page
Traditional Latin Mass
Third Sunday of month - 8:00 AM
Every Tuesday - 6:00 PM
Please note:
Bishop Wack has extended the dispensation of the Obligation to attend Mass on the Lord’s Day. You do not have to go to Mass on Saturday evening or Sunday until further notice.
MASK REQUIREMENT
FOR THE 4:00 PM MASSDue to positive feedback following the 2:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass where masks were required for the entire Mass, Father Nicholas has decided masks will be mandatory for the 4:00 PM Saturday Evening Mass beginning January 16, 2021. Masks will be required for the duration of the 4:00 PM Mass. This is to ensure that all people feel safe and have a Mass they feel comfortable attending. Masks are still encouraged at all Masses, especially in enclosed spaces such as the Narthex, restrooms, and traveling to/from seats.
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Saint Thomas More
Beatified 1886 Canonized 1935
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2020
Parish Religious Education Classes
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2021
Director of Faith Formation
Michele KenagaCONFIRMATION:
All those seeking the Sacrament of Confirmation are required to attend the second class on Saturday, February 6th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the Parish Hall. Lunch will be provided. Parents are not required to attend, although they are welcome if they wish to stay! Please bring your Confirmation Registration you received on December 19th’s session with you.CONFIRMATION SCHEDULE
REMAINING CLASSESSaturday, February 6th 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Saturday, March 6th (make up class)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PMRETREAT AND REHEARSAL
Saturday, March 13th 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
CONFIRMATION MASS
WITH BISHOP WACKSunday, March 14th 10:00 AM
Arrive by 9:30 AM.
Reception after Mass in the HallRELIGIOUS EDUCATION:
All children of the Parish, from 1st through 8th grades, are invited to attend Religious Education classes. The classes this semester will be held twice a month from 8:50 - 9:50 AM at the 412 Bayshore Drive Parish Office location. The dates for the remaining Religious Education classes this semester are as follows:SUNDAY, JANUARY 24th
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7th
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21st
SUNDAY, MARCH 7th
SUNDAY, MARCH 21st
SUNDAY, APRIL 18th
SUNDAY, APRIL 25th
SUNDAY, MAY 2nd (last class) SUNDAY, MAY 16th (First Communion)If you have any questions about Religious Education, the schedule, 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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Saint Thomas morecurrent Happenings
Please see our
Current Bulletin
for the most up to date information
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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-19
Basics of Divine Mercy
Downloadable and Printable
Divine Mercy Image
Sealing Your Home with the
Divine Mercy Image
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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. Amen.
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ADDRESSES
_____________________________________Mail Address: 510 Bayshore Drive
Pensacola, Florida 32507
Church: 3295 Barrancas Avenue
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MASS TIMESPLEASE NOTE
PERMANENT NEW REGULAR MASS TIMES AT STMOnce we are able to resume our regular Masses, please note some changes have been made
Daily Mass—Monday through Friday
will be at 7:00 am NOT 6:40 amSaturday—Confessions 3:00 pm
Mass 4:00 pmSunday— Mass 8:00 am, 10:00 am
and we will have an added
Mass at 7:00 pmTraditional Latin Mass
Third Sunday of every month at 8:00 am Every Tuesday at 6:00 pm
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We will continue to take some precautions:
-stay home if you are sick or vulnerable
-consider wearing a mask to church
-consider receiving Holy Communion in the hand
-wash and sanitize hands frequently
-observe six feet or moe
between you and others
(household members may sit closer)
-priests will wear a mask for the distribution of Holy Communion
-priests will sanitize hands before, during, and after Holy Mass
-continue to give on-line or mail in your offertory contributions.
We will not pass the basket at this time. A receptacle will be made available to drop in your tithes and offerings.
-church will be sanitized regularly____________________
FROM BISHOP WACK
What to Expect: Resuming the Celebration of Mass with a Congregation Present
Reopening the doors of our churches will take careful thought, understanding and cooperation.The specific details of when and how public Mass will resume have yet to be fully determined, but here are five components of this next phase that all should be prepared for.
1. A general dispensation from the Sunday obligation will remain. Many people, especially those who are at risk of possible infection or illness, and those who care for them, are strongly encouraged to stay home and participate in live streamed Masses, which will continue. This also means that one can come to church for Mass on any day of the week (not just Sunday). This will help to give people more of a chance to celebrate Mass in person at least once a week.
2. Attendance will be limited. Some restrictions will remain on the capacity of large gatherings, so we are working with parishes to determine a fair way to cap attendance for Masses. It is very important for everyone to be registered with their parish in order to receive communication about this next phase. Make sure that you are in the loop to receive updates about sign-up systems, assigned days, how many people can attend a given Mass and who those people may be, etc. Unfortunately, during this next phase, no one should expect to be able to attend Mass with regularity.
3. Social Distancing will be practiced. Expect your parish to have pews/rows that are roped off. Families will be asked to maintain 6 feet of separation from other families. Be prepared to wear a mask to Mass to guard against the potential spread of the virus.
4. Liturgical changes will be in place. Extra precautions will be taken, such as suspending the distribution of the Precious Blood and strongly recommending receiving the Host only on the hand.
5. Anyone who attends public Mass will still be at risk. Even with the best health practices and strict social distancing, anyone who enters a public space should be aware of the risk. Our churches will be cleaned thoroughly, but the risk of contracting COVID-19 remains.
Finally, let us all seek progress and not perfection. In this next phase, we will certainly meet some challenges and frustrations. Even after this next phase begins, your family may not be able to attend Mass for several weeks. Sign-up systems and parish communication may encounter difficulties, and some attendance strategies may not go according to plan.
It is encouraging to see COVID-19 numbers flatten and decrease. However, for the protection of our diocese and local communities, we do not want to contribute to a rebound effect that would push normalized Mass attendance even further into the future. If we all work together, we can ease back into this, incrementally adding more people and options at Mass.
Thank you for your patience through all of this. Please continue to pray for our diocese, our parishes and schools and our local communities as we navigate this next leg of the journey.
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OFFICE HOURS
______________________________________NEW OFFICE HOURS
Effecttve January 25, 2021
Monday - Friday - 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday Closed
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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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HOLY MASSONLINE
CLICK BELOW FOR HOLY MASSES
LIVE ONLINEMass-Online.org
Check the FAITH page
on this website for
Daily Mass with
"Word on Fire" and
Bishop Robert Barron
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COVID-19UPDATES
The CDC Website, https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html,
provides extensive information about COVID-19 and the response of health professionals around the world.
Public awareness of the symptoms and how to report suspected cases is essential in mitigating the spread of the virus. COVID-19 can cause mild symptoms in some people but severe illness and death for others.
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure and include:- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
The CDC alert directs people to call their healthcare professional if they develop symptoms, and have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19, or if they have recently traveled from an area with widespread or ongoing community spread of COVID-19. Check cdc.gov for a list of areas where the virus is widespread.
Parishioners who are sick or care for the sick can make a spiritual communion via Daily Mass LIVE, which airs every day on EWTN. Mass times are at 7 a.m. CT. It is re-aired at 11 p.m. CT and 6 p.m. CT. Visit ewtn.com/tv/watch-live.
Mass can also be viewed any time at https://www.watchthemass.com/.
Patron of contagious illnesses
O 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,
That we may be preserved
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