We are off to the Hard Rock Casino on Tuesday, February 16, 2010.

The trip includes transportation from the parish parking lot, $15.00 in Free Play, a $5.00 voucher towards lunch, and the tip for the driver. Cost is  $20.00. Reserve your seat today so that you won't be left out. Call Richard at 432-7722 or Connie in the Rectory Office at 683-3555x18.

If you need a Statement of Contributions for Income Tax Purposes, please log in and click the link below:

Contribution Statement Request

If you have any questions, please contact Claire Abrams at 683-3555, ext. 11.

Living as a steward of Providence - In a recent 7 Steps small group, we were discussing how applying Catholic principles to finances helps us reach two important goals in life: growing in love of the Lord, and achieving Godly financial objectives. One of the participants noted how important the word applying was. He said it's easy to dream about goals, talk about them, and even write them down. But, he noted, those aren't the same as doing them. What did the Blessed Mother say to the stewards at the wedding feast at Cana? "Do whatever he tells you" (Jn. 2:5). True financial freedom results from consistently following a few principles that lead to success with finances and success with life. It starts by fulfilling our God-given role as a steward of Providence. While money plays a part in all of our lives, life's about a lot more than money.

The most important step you can make to become truly financially free is to grow in your relationship with the Lord. Why? As you learn to better imitate Christ, your priorities will change, including the way you view your finances. You'll desire to have a Godly financial plan and follow through on that plan. Take a moment to consider your walk with Christ. Are you moving forward? Backward? Side-ways? Frequent reception of the Eucharist, daily prayer and spiritual reading, and the sacrament of reconciliation are all effective ways to deepen our union with the Lord and guide us to being a more effective steward of Providence. God loves you!

Faith and Finances © – Visit VeritasFinancialMinistries.com for tools that can help you bring unity to managing money in your marriage. Consider joining Holy Name's "7 Steps to Becoming Financially Free" SMALL group-study. For information on the upcoming session or to sign up, come to our Orientation Meeting on Thursday, February 11 at 6:30pm in the Church Annex or simply call Debbie & Angelo Panozzo at 471-4191.

With Lent quickly approaching on February 17th, it's time to examine our consciences and make a good confession.  While frequent confession is recommended for everybody, the Church requires that we make a confession of our sins at least once each year.

From the blog of Fr Z at What Does The Prayer Really Say

Fr. Z’s 20 Tips For Making A Good Confession   o{]:¬)

We should…

  1) ...examine our consciences regularly and thoroughly;
  2) ...wait our turn in line patiently;
  3) ...come at the time confessions are scheduled, not a few minutes before they are to end;
  4) ...speak distinctly but never so loudly that we might be overheard;
  5) ...state our sins clearly and briefly without rambling;
  6) ...confess all mortal sins in number and kind;
  7) ...listen carefully to the advice the priest gives;
  8) ...confess our own sins and not someone else’s;
  9) ...carefully listen to and remember the penance and be sure to understand it;
10) ...use a regular formula for confession so that it is familiar and comfortable;
11) ...never be afraid to say something "embarrassing"... just say it;
12) ...never worry that the priest thinks we are jerks…. he is usually impressed by our courage;
13) ...never fear that the priest will not keep our confession secret… he is bound by the Seal;
14) ...never confess "tendencies" or "struggles"... just sins;
15) ...never leave the confessional before the priest has finished giving absolution;
16) ...memorize an Act of Contrition;
17) ...answer the priest’s questions briefly if he asks for a clarification;
18) ...ask questions if we can’t understand what he means when he tells us something;
19) ...keep in mind that sometimes priests can have bad days just like we do;
20) ...remember that priests must go to confession too … they know what we are going through.

The Diocese of Palm Beach Natural Family Planning Center presents the 2010 Mother-And-Daughter Programs which will take place Saturday March 6, 2010 (10-12 year olds) at 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Sunday March 7, 2010 (13 – 16 year olds) 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – both held at St. Clare Catholic Church in the parish hall, 821 Prosperity Farms Road, North Palm Beach.

The Mother-and-Daughter Programs explore God’s special gift of human fertility and the beauty and wonder of God’s plan for growing up and becoming a woman. This program takes place in an atmosphere of love and learning and they create a foundation for communication between parent and child. Presenters are Natural Family Planning Teachers, Health Care Professionals, Specialists in Education and trained volunteers in Family Life Ministries.

Cost is $25 per family and reservations are required (financial assistance available and if you have daughters in both age groups and need two programs, the cost is $40 per family) Seating is limited. See www.diocesepb.org for reservation form and for more information please contact Meaghan Hildebrant at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Bishop Barbarito will celebrate the 26th annual Anniversary Masses for Married Couples on Saturday February 27, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. St. Helen Catholic Church, 2025 20th Avenue, Vero AND Saturday March 13, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Vincent Ferrer Church, 840 George Bush Blvd, Delray Beach.

Cake, coffee and punch will be served in the parish hall after Mass. All couples who will be celebrating 25, 40 or 50 or more years of marriage in the year 2010 are invited to participate. Please contact your parish office to enroll your names as soon as possible, but not later than Monday Feb 28, 2010. We ask that all participating couples be at the parish 30 minutes prior to beginning Mass. For more information please contact Janice Petersen Minshew at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

If you are a junior in high school or older, come join other men who are just looking to help answer that question. The seminarians at St. John Vianney Seminary in Miami are hosting a FREE weekend to experience what life at the seminary and to answer any questions with no strings attached on March 12-14, 2010. Transportation will be provided.

Please call Fr. Yves Francois or Consuelo at the Vocations Office at 561-775-9552.

AWAY FROM CHURCH BUT MISSING IT?...

Does that describe anyone you know? Maybe they walked away because of mistreatment or an argument. Maybe divorce was involved. God doesn't give up on people, but sometimes it feels hard to come back to His church.

Holy Name's Re-membering team makes it easy to think about the possibilities. Send your friend to the School Media Center Monday evening, Feb. 1 at 7:30. Or come and bring your friend with you. It's a three-week program, but there is no commitment beyond the first night. No pressure, no preaching, just honest talk -- and information that may surprise some people. For information contact Tom at 686-7098.

Ash Wednesday, Feb 17th - Palm Sunday, March 28th.

Last fall, over 300 people from our diocese prayed peacefully across the street from the abortion center near 45th Street and Village Blvd. Your prayerful public witness does change minds and hearts. Please, prayerfully consider joining us as part of your Lenten Sacrifice and penance. 40 Days is sponsored by FACE Life and endorsed by Bishop Barbarito. Visit the national site at www.40DaysforLife.com or our local website at www.40dayspalmbeach.com.