A Weekend to Serve and Respond to the Needs of the Poor and Hungry
Y.E.S. Homeless Retreat
Open to 8th-12th Grade Students
Saturday, November 19th– Sunday November 20th
We will meet at Espiritu Santo at 2:30pm and go to Metropolitan Ministries to serve Thanksgiving baskets to those in need.
When we return, we will spend the rest of the retreat learning about, praying for, and reflecting upon Matthew 25:31-46
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Espiritu Santo Catholic Church has an immediate opening for a part-time Adult Faith Formation Coordinator. The position will entail frequent evening and weekend work. Candidates must have a BA in Theology/Religious Education or a related field and experience in Catechetical ministry, group facilitating, educational methods, and supervision. Candidates must also be committed to the vision of catechesis as set forth in the GDC and NDC and be a practicing Catholic. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to: Karen Heaphy, Pastoral Associate, Espiritu Santo Catholic Church, 2405 Philippe Parkway, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
The group’s goal is to provide a Christian, God-centered environment that brings hope, healing, and personal growth to those who mourn. Format includes prayer, Scripture and reflection, journal writing and peer support. Meeting Schedule: Please see bulletin for meeting times. For more information, call Karen Heaphy, MSN, RN at the Parish Office at 727.726.8477 x310.
We at Espiritu Santo congratulate you! God has blessed you with a child. Now, you are presenting that child for baptism in the Catholic Church. We welcome all in our Catholic Community, as well as those from other faiths. Through the mystery of baptism, your child will be born again. Through baptism, your child will become a disciple, part of the body of Christ and a valued member of our community. It is our hope that through this Sacrament your family will grow in faith, share our concerns, serve others, and join us in the praise of God.
Classes are usually held the first Thursday of every month in the John Bosco Center, Room 1 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm with refreshments. Infants and Godparents are welcomed but not required to attend.
Register for the required Baptism Class by calling the Church Office at 727.726.8477 x326. Please allow 2-3 months for preparation prior to your child’s baptism beginning with Baptism Class. Please don’t place any unnecessary pressure on you or your out of town family and friends by selecting a date for the reception of the sacrament before you’ve been to class and have all the necessary documents returned. Since we have nearly 200 Baptisms a year here, we ask that you complete the class and paperwork before a date is selected.
In the class the theology of the sacrement is presented; the leader answers parent's questions, and assists in filling out necessary forms.
Baptism is the basic sacrament of initiation into our faith. Filled with signs and symbolism, it was so clearly given by John to Jesus that day in the Jordan River. The Baptism Blue Booklet reviews the theology of and the reasons why we have the sacrament of Baptism. Please read this prior to attending our Baptism Class.
In this Baptism Forms Packet are the forms that need to be completed and signed prior to the scheduling of the baptism for your child. Simply print, complete, sign and bring them to class. There will be blank forms available at the class as well.
If you would like to share some of your talent and time as a volunteer minister for this class:
| Volunteer Position | Teachers | |
|---|---|---|
| Required of the volunteer | Practicing Catholic, may be an individual or a couple. | |
| Experience Necessary | No | |
| Training Required | Yes, attend one class. | |
| When is Training | As needed for new volunteers. | |
| Time Commitment | Usually 2 to 3 classes a year. | |
| Contact | Tim Bergevin at the Church Office, 727.726.8477 x326. |
Pinellas Hope is a temporary emergency shelter for over 250 homeless men and women, located in Clearwater on 20 acres provided by Bishop Robert N. Lynch and the Diocese of St. Petersburg. It opened its doors on December 1, 2007. Background checks are done on all the residents and case managers meet with them on a regular basis to set goals towards self-sufficiency. They also assist the residents with job and housing placement and perform follow up visits with them six months after they leave the shelter.
Sick and Homebound Mass and a luncheon are held the second Thursday of each month. Mass starts at 11:00 am in the church for our parishioners who are unable to participate in regular Sunday Mass liturgies because of their illnesses. Twice a year, this Mass includes the Anointing of the Sick.
| Volunteer positions | Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, ministers of hospitality, lectors, sacristans, luncheon hostesses, cooks, and music ministers. | |
|---|---|---|
| Required of the Volunteer | Varies depending on volunteer role. See the specific liturgical ministries. | |
| Experience Necessary | Varies depending on the volunteer role. | |
| Training Required | Varies depending on the volunteer's role. See specific liturgical ministries. | |
| When is Training | Varies depending on the volunteer role. See the specific liturgical ministries. | |
| Time Commitment | 1-2 hours a month or a year as volunteer's time and interest allows. | |
| Contact | Karen Heaphy, Pastoral Care, in Church Office at 727.726.8477 x310 |
Funeral Liaison Committee offers support, prayers and guidance to grieving families who wish to prepare a personalized funeral for a loved one. The volunteer meets with the family, usually at the church, to plan the Mass.
| Volunteer Position | Funeral Liaison Minister | |
|---|---|---|
| Required of Volunteer | Sensitivity and compassion for the grieving; comfortable interaction with those who are experiencing a loss; a sense of the healing powers of scriptures and music selected for a funeral liturgy; available during the day and, if needed, on a weekend. | |
| Experience Necessary | No | |
| Training Required | 2 two-hour sessions. | |
| When is Training | Scheduled as needed. | |
| Time Commitment | Flexible. 1-2 hours when called to help; teams rotate. | |
| Contact | Sr. Paulamarie Lacy, Church Office, 727.726.8477 x316. Angy Hayes, Coordinator |
Sponsor-Candidate Conversation
For the Sponsor:
• Take a few minutes to share your faith story with your candidate.
• How have your come to know God more personally in your life?
• How have you seen God working in your life through the years?
• What was your Confirmation experience like? Etc.
For the Candidate:
• How do you want this Confirmation program to make a difference in the way you relate to God?
• Do you feel close to God right now? Why?
• What more do you think you can learn about your faith?
For the Sponsor:
• What do you feel is the call of Christ on your life as an adult member of our Church, and how do you live out that call?
For the Candidate:
• When you are Confirmed, you become a fully initiated member of the Catholic Church. What does that mean to you?
• How do you think you want to live that out in your life?
For the Sponsor:
• What are you looking forward to most about this preparation year with your candidate?
For the Candidate:
• What are you looking forward to most about this year of preparation for Confirmation?
The Cornerstone Scripture study strives to build, strengthen and deepen a personal and loving relationship with God and His people through prayer and study of His Word. It is composed of four integrated approaches: the questions, the small groups, the lecture and the commentary. Different books of the Bible are studied each year starting in September and ending in April. The study for this year is the Gospel according to Mark. Meetings are on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 am -11:30 am following the 8:30 am Mass. Babysitting is available.
Additional information about The Cornerstone can be found at their website www.TheCornerstoneScriptureStudy.org. For more information contact Karen Heaphy at the Church Office at 727.726.8477 x310.
The Thursday Sewing Group reaches out to those in our parish community and beyond. Items made touch those throughout their life. From clothes for babies to shawls and blankets for the elderly and homebound. Through prayer and their craft, this group brings comfort and warmth to others in need. The group meets every Thursday to knit or crochet items such as preemie hats, baby sweaters, booties, lap robes, slippers and shrugs. They also machine stitch wheelchair and walker totes, cancer caps, crazy quilts, items for the military as well as various church and school items.
| Volunteer Positions | Sewers, knitters, and crocheters. Adults of any age. | |
|---|---|---|
| Experience Necessary | Basic sewing skills helpful | |
| Time Commitment | Attend as you are able. Meets every Thursday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm in the St. John Bosco Center, Room 1. Bring a bag lunch. | |
| Contact | Karen Heaphy, MSN, RN in the church office, 727.726.8477 x310 or Sally Brown |