St. Anthony the Abbot Catholic Church

Join us for LATIN MASS 

Every Sunday at 11:30 a.m.

Every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m., except during August & September 2021

St. Anthony the Abbot Catholic Church is hosting

FREE

For a FUN & SAFE evening for the kids

Saturday October 30th, 2021

5 pm - 7 pm

- Hot dogs, Chips, & Water provided - 

- Vehicles' TRUNK decorated with various Bible themes or stories & filled with lots of CANDY -

- Children of all ages dressed in their favorite saint or Bible character -

- Please sign up by October 26, 2021 at back of church after Mass -

St. Anthony Family Ministry

FALL HARVEST CELEBRATION

November 6th, 2021

5 pm - 10 pm

Vendors - Games - Hay Rides- Bounce House - Chili Contest

Food Trucks - Live Music - Square Dancing

$30 per family - $20 per couple - $10 per person - 4 & under Free

(Everything included in price except food & beverages)

TRIP RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 17 - 26, 2022

Parish Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

JMJ

My Dear Friends in Christ,

Sometimes it's hard for us to trust in God because we can't see where He is leading us. But Christ's sufferings are our insurance policy: wherever He leads us, He will never abandon us. Cardinal John Henry Newman wrote a powerful prayer that captures this childlike confidence in God:

 

"Lord, you have created me to do you some definite service; you have committed some work to me which you have not committed to another. I have my mission. I never may know it in this life, but I shall be told it in the next. Somehow, I am necessary for your purposes, as necessary in my place as an Archangel in his. If, indeed, I fail, you can raise another, as you could make the stones children of Abraham. Yet I have a part in this great work. I am a link in a chain, a bond of connection between persons. You have not created me for naught. I shall do good; I shall do your work. I shall be an angel of peace, a preacher of truth in my own place, while not intending it, if I do but your commandments and serve you in my calling. Therefore, I will trust you. Whatever, wherever I am, I can never be thrown away. If I am in sickness, my sickness may serve you; in perplexity, my perplexity may serve you; if I am in sorrow, my sorrow may serve you. My sickness, or perplexity, or sorrow may be necessary causes of some great end, which is quite beyond me. You do nothing in vain; you may prolong my life, you may shorten it; you know what you are about. You may take away my friends, you may throw me among strangers, you may make me feel desolate, make my spirits sink; hide the future from me---still you know what you are about.

         Cardinal John Henry Newman

 

Our Lord suffered on the cross in order to show us that there is no limit to His love, that He is trustworthy, that if we follow Him faithfully, He will not let us down. If we keep that truth in mind, it will be a shield in the face of temptations, a comfort in times of sorrow, a refuge in moments of difficulty, and an inspiration in the midst of darkness. That is exactly why the devil does everything he can to make sure we almost never think about it. The Holy Spirit, knowing the devil would try to distract us like that, has given us a powerful reminder: the Blessed Virgin Mary, she who trusted God fully, and was not disappointed.

 

When we turn our minds to her, the closeness of God's goodness, the gentleness of His presence, and the purity of His love flood our minds. This is why Catholic churches have so many artistic images of the Blessed Virgin Mary. As Pope Benedict XVI said during a homily at Lourdes, France, Mary's smile is "a true reflection of God's tenderness... the source of an invincible hope."

 

The month of October is traditionally dedicated to the Rosary, the ancient, simple, but powerful prayer that keeps us close to Mary and her smile. The Rosary has been the favorite prayer of popes and peasants; it's for all of us. There is no better time than now to take up this prayer, to learn it, and to let Mary's presence bolster our trust in God. This coming week, let us share this good news with someone who needs to hear it.

Oremus pro Invicem

Fr. Pecchie

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(For previous messages from Fr. Pecchie, please visit his Blog on this website....................................... In the menu "MESSAGES FROM FR. PECCHIE")

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How do you deepen your relationship with Jesus? By spending time studying God's word in Scripture.

NEW BIBLE STUDY CLASS 

Tuesdays

9:00 am - 10:30 am

Repeated at 7:00 pm 

Led by JACK LAVERY

Content:  The Gospel of Matthew

The Bible is our Soul's GPS to lead us to God in a deeper relationship and the roadmap to heaven. WARNING:  Bible usage can be habit forming. Regular scripture reading can cause loss of anxiety and fear, and possible loss of appetite for impatience and anger. Symptoms include:  increased love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. If SYMPTOMS PERSIST, just "PRAISE THE LORD!"  

Classes in Heffernan Hall

Classes for grades 7-12 

 Every Wednesday at 6:30 pm

(Pizza available for purchase at 6:00 pm)

Gentlemen, join Fr. Pecchie for

FAITH and ALE

7:00 p.m. 2nd Thursday each month

Faith and fellowship (08/13/20)

Learn more about your faith in a comfortable atmosphere

Bishop Gregory Parkes offers a series on Spirit FM 90.5 and on your favorite podcast app that provides inspiration and insights for living our Catholic faith.  Proclaim, Invite and Encounter is a daily reflection and commentary on Courageously Living the Gospel in our homes, parishes, communities and wherever God may lead us. Bishop Parkes brings clarity to the issues of our time, while highlighting the beauty of our Catholic faith. 

To Listen Click Here

17 Inspiring Quotes from Carlo Acutis

Inspiring words from a young man (age 15) on the road to sainthood

Born 05-03-1991 --- Died 10/12/2006 (leukemia)

1.  "The Virgin Mary is the only woman in my life."

2.  “The more Eucharist we receive, the more we will become like Jesus, so that on earth we will have a foretaste of heaven.”

3.  “By standing before the Eucharistic Christ, we become holy.”

4.  “There are people who suffer much more than me.”

5.  “Continuously ask your guardian angel for help. Your guardian angel has to become your best friend.”

6.  “Do not be afraid because with the Incarnation of Jesus, death becomes life, and there’s no need to escape: in eternal life, something extraordinary awaits us.”

7.  “Jerusalem is right on our doorstep.”

8.  "All people are born as originals but many die as photocopies”

9.  "To always be close to Jesus, that’s my life plan”.

10.  “Sadness is looking at ourselves, happiness is looking towards God.”

11.  “Not me, but God.”

12.  “The more Eucharist we receive, the more we will become like Jesus, so that on this earth we will have a foretaste of heaven".

13.  “The only thing we have to ask God for, in prayer, is the desire to be holy.”

14.  “Our soul is like a hot air balloon. If by chance there is a mortal sin, the soul falls to the ground. Confession is like the fire underneath the balloon enabling the soul to rise again. . . It is important to go to confession often.”

15.  “I am happy to die because I have lived my life without wasting a minute on those things which do not please God.”

16.  “Our goal must be infinite, not the finite. The infinite is our homeland. Heaven has been waiting for us forever.”

17.  “The Eucharist is the highway to heaven.”

THE BEST CATHOLIC CONTENT — ALL IN ONE PLACE.

We are excited to announce that our parish has subscribed to a dynamic new online platform called FORMED. Every parishioner will have 24/7 access to the best Catholic content on any device, including your computer, smartphone and tablet with internet access. 

With FORMED you’ll find video programs that explain the Catholic faith, explore the deepest meaning of marriage, receive Bible studies on a variety of topics and includes inspiring audio talks. And, you’ll find presenters like Dr. Tim Gray, Dr. Edward Sri, Dr. Mary Healey, Chris Stefanick, Dr. Scott Hahn, Bishop Robert Barron and a lot more. They’re all part of our parish subscription. It truly is the Catholic faith - on demand.

Here’s how easy it is to get FORMED: Go to www.FORMED.org. You should see the registration box for parishioners. Type in the parish code 4KR96N (case sensitive). Set up a username and a password. Now you are all set to use the many great programs on FORMED.org anytime by simply logging in.

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St. Anthony the Abbot Catholic Church
20428 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL
352-796-2096