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Year of Saint Joseph – Greatness

         Joseph knew how to love with extraordinary freedom. He never made himself the center of things. He did not think of himself, but focused instead on the lives of Mary and Jesus. Happiness for Joseph involved a true gift of self. (Pope Francis. Patris corde)

         Saint Joseph was the first adorer, the first religious. Although he never adored our Lord under the Eucharistic species and never had the happiness of communicating, he did possess and adore Jesus in human form. Saint Joseph knew Our Lord more thoroughly than all the saints put together; He lived for Jesus alone. In that lies his special glory, the keynote of his sanctity. In that, above all, he is our model, and in that too does his incomparable greatness consist. We will find in him the perfect adorer, entirely consecrated to Jesus, working always near Jesus, giving Jesus  his virtues, his time, his very life; it is thus he is our model and our inspiration.

          Saint Bernadine of Sienna states: It is hard to form an adequate idea of the lights and consolations Joseph must have received in his double role of foster-father of the Savior and legal husband of the Virgin, sharing in all their sufferings and wanderings.

          Joseph, perfect adorer of Jesus, pray with us in the silent presence of our Eucharistic adorations. Model for us your spirit of humility and the adoring love and self-giving you offered to your foster-son, Jesus.

         The Coalition for the homeless has received money to house 225 of our approximately 800 homeless individuals/families in Pasco County within the next 180 days.  This is a lofty goal and will need the assistance of the community in helping to find affordable rental units.  If you see a house, mobile home or apartment with a FOR RENT sign on it send the contact information and address to Housing Locator- Kelly Miller-Funk at [email protected] If you have rental properties or know someone who does, please encourage them to support this effort.

    St. Vincent de Paul parish has decided to take this opportunity to adopt two people/families to assist as they move from homelessness into permanent housing.  However, these individual do not have the basic necessities to make these houses a home.  As a community, we can come together and provide them with basic household items for the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, cleaning and supplies and cooking starters.   We have gone through the Lady’s Guild Rummage Sale items and have many pictures and knick-knacks to make their houses feel more like a home.  Now we are in need of some very basic items.  (Please see a detailed list on our website). You can drop off these items at the education building on Saturday March 6 between 1-3pm.  If you cannot make this time, please call the office and we can make other arrangements.

         Lent is a perfect opportunity to look at the extras, or unused items in your home that would benefit these new home owners. This is a way to pull our parish together in a common project. You can help make a difference in reaching out to lend a hand in putting this together. Please give a call to the office at 727-938-1974. Put your name and email or phone # on our “Helping Hands” list. We are also looking for individuals with a truck or van to help move items. Thank you in advance for your generous support of this project.  If you are interested in being a liaison with one of these families or individuals, please let us know.

       We appreciate all of the love and support you offer to those who are less fortunate in our community.  It is a call to our Catholic Social Teaching. What ever you do for the least of my brothers and sisters, that you do for Me.”

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The 210th anniversary of Saint Peter Julian Eymard's baptism

Dearest parish family, I am sending a few photos from morning Mass today, 2/5. Today is a special day of remembrance for the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament and Associates of the Blessed Sacrament. It is the 210th anniversary of Saint Peter Julian Eymard's baptism, also the feast of Saint Agatha. 

 

Saint Peter Julian is the Spiritual father to the Congregation and Associates. St. Peter Julian held the day of his baptism in very high regard. Father Bill offered a beautiful homily this morning reflecting on his holy founder. St. Peter Julian knew of the gift of Eucharist, he would take Jesus whom he received and bring this manifestation of God's love through the abiding presence with him wherever the went. The glory of God would be found in its fullness when shared in this divine way. 

 

Have a blessed first Friday, Laura