ST. FRANCIS ECUMENICAL CATHOLIC CHURCH
12505 Starkey Road - Suite G, Largo, Florida 33773
Sunday Mass 10:30 AM
Wednesday Prayer Service 12:30 PM
ALL ARE WELCOME
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"ALL ARE WELCOME"
Welcome to St. Francis Ecumenical Catholic Church where ALL ARE WELCOME! Come join us in worship and celebrate our Catholic, Christian identity with the seven Sacraments. We are truly "INCLUSIVE" and hope that our website highlights the wide variety of worship, fellowship and service opportunities available. Please feel free to read more about our church on this site, or come in for a visit. We would love to greet you and share with you our love for Jesus Christ and for you, our neighbor.
Our Mission
We believe that the door to salvation is always open to everyone and so are the doors to our church.
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To live by FAITH, be known by LOVE, and be a voice of HOPE in order to give ourselves in service and better the lives of others.
Weddings
St. Francis offers "ALL Loving Couples" the traditional Catholic Sacrament and setting for your most sacred celebration. Noninclusive circumstances, that are so denied by other churches may prevent couples from celebrating a true catholic marriage ceremony; we here, warmly welcome "All" at Saint Francis, to include also the: divorced, same sex, (LGBTQ).
Worship & Services
Sunday 10:30 am. Mass
Wednesday 12:30 pm Communion Service​
We continue to meet via zoom and in person. Please call the church office for zoom meeting information.
Drop down dew from above, your heavens, and let the clouds rain down the just One; let the earth be opened and bring forth a Savior.
The prophecy of Isaiah discloses that God became human for our sake, to enter a personal relationship with us, for our own renewal and flourishment. God is born into our essence, sharing in our nature, thereby bringing renewal to our original state from within. God sharing in our nature makes it possible for us also to share in the holiness of God’s nature.
This relationship changes and elevates us, from self-interest to consciousness of our communal bond with one another through Christ. The gift of holiness restores us to our common dignity, connects us to our shared nature with God, creates the consciousness of our shared noble state with one another, and motivates our communal interaction and growth in affectionate care for one another.
The stories of this Sunday and season invite us to embrace the relationship of communal interest with one another.
So, this Sunday we are exhorted to build up our relationships with one another, the foundation of which God established by dwelling among us. Let us remove the barriers of isolation, tear down the walls of racial division, so that we can connect with one another based on our shared transcendent nature as God’s children. Let us discourage activities that demonize others and diminish our appreciation of our shared humanity. In this season of Christmas, let us build one another up, because God has renewed our humanity by coming among us.
GOD’S BLESSINGS
Let Us Pray For:
Frank Matzelle, recent skin tests revealed melanoma cells; surgery is scheduled in January. Prayers for peace, comfort, and a return to full health. 12/7
Frank Zolfo, Jr, nephew of Julia Zolfo, who is undergoing a new treatment for brain cancer. Prayers for healing, comfort, and a return to full health. 11/30 Samantha Keast, who lost her Mom last month. Prayers of sympathy and comfort for Sam. May the good memories, carry her through this time. 11/30 Steven Allie, friend of Frank Matzelle, who has been diagnosed and dealing with lung cancer issues. Prayers for peace, comfort, and healing 11/30
Cora Fadden, who is recovering from breast cancer surgery. Prayers for peace, healing, comfort, and a return to full health. 11/16
Craig Porter, Sr. friend of Frank Matzelle who is In a rehab – prayers for healing and improved health. 11/09
Fr. Tom Wilt, who is in rehab and doing somewhat better. Continued prayers for healing, comfort and a return to full health. 11/23
Marge Wilt is now home from rehab after successful shoulder surgery. Continued prayers for healing, comfort and a return to full health. 11/23
Judy McNeil, who is now home from rehab for hip replacement surgery and is doing better. Continued prayers for healing & comfort for her. 11/23
Fr. Martin, a friend of Fr. Pat, who is being treated for bladder cancer. Prayers of healing, comfort and a return to good health. 12/7
Thomas O’Grady, John’s brother, who had a successful surgical procedure on his back. Prayers for peace, comfort and a return to good health. 11/02
Darek, a friend of St. Francis who is waiting on results from cancer tests. Continued prayers for peace and comfort and a return to good health. 11/23
Chuck Lester, who is doing much better after treatment for throat cancer. May God’s healing touch be upon him as he continues to get better. 10/19
Linda Killian, who is dealing with a hip ailment, and is facing possible surgery. Prayers for healing, peace, comfort, and a return to full health. 10/12
Susan Stroemel who is doing better with treatment on her eye. TY God. Continued prayers for healing, comfort and a return to full health for her. 11/23 Larry Tsoukalas, friend of Frank Matzelle, who had surgery and is now recovering at home. Prayers for peace, comfort, and a return to good health. 10/5 Miranda Plimpton, niece of Linda & Steve Kuhn, who is dealing with metastatic breast cancer. Prayers for healing, comfort and a return to full health. 7/27 Don Townley, Ross Pickreign’s friend, who completed treatment for cancer, but is now in rehab for a broken hip. Prayers for peace and comfort for him. 9/7 Charles Harshbarger, a friend of St. Francis who is dealing with end-of-life stages and challenges. Continued prayers of peace and comfort for him. 4/6 Marion Gregory, aunt of Sue Wenrick, who is dealing with dementia, medical, and end-of-life issues. Continued prayers for peace & comfort for her. 4/6
For those who are suffering with sadness and depression during the holiday season. May the light and love of the Christ Child, illuminate their world. 12/14
For people throughout the U.S. whose lives have been affected by the recent bad weather. May God’s healing touch be upon them and comfort them.
For the people of Ukraine, Israel, Gaza & Iran, that the wars will end soon, and they can begin the process of piecing their lives and countries back together.
CARDS – Sympathy, Mass are available at church.
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open,
All desires known and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts. By the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Through the hope of the preached Gospel may the world and all peoples be saved from eternal death and darkness. For those whose vocations call them to counsel and give guidance; For those who need strength to amend their lives. For those who are severely afflicted by physical and mental pain. For those who have lost heart and feel mired in hopelessness; For all who have died, may they dwell secure with the Lord forever. In silence, we pray for own needs and the special intentions of others, to the God who promises to return for those who live in his love. O God, you call all people to be united in you. Hear our prayers and bring us together as one in your great love. Through Christ our Lord. Amen
LOOKING AHEAD
Dec. 24th Communion Service 12:30 PM Live & Via Zoom
Dec. 25th Christmas Day Mass 10:30 AM Live & Via Zoom
Dec. 28th Sunday Morning Mass 10:30 AM Live & Via Zoom
Dec. 31st Communion Service 12:30 PM Live & Via Zoom
Priest: Fr. Patrick Wenrick
Lord Jesus teaches us, to be obedient, to His Word, to be in relationship, with Him. All familial relationships could be experienced, in Him by seeking His presence, in our lives. Master Jesus give us the grace, to always be obedient, to Your commandments, of Love, Mercy, and Justice, towards our brethren. Amen.
"No matter what has happened to you in the past or what is going on in your life right now, it has no power to keep you from having an amazingly good future if you will walk by faith in God. God loves you! He wants you to live with victory over sin so you can possess His promises for your life today!"
Peace and Blessings,
Deacon Bob Pragano
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All Are Welcome To Come And Share Along With Us
The Holy Eucharist
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In Christ's Love & Peace
Each Sunday 10:30 am
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“ A Different Way To Be Catholic ”, where all are welcome – no exceptions..
Priest - Fr. Patrick Wenrick
Assisted by
Fr. Tom Wilt, Fr. Jake Czarnik-Neimeyer, Deacon Bob Pragano
MASS Each Sunday at 10:30 am.
We Celebrate Unity in Diversity
ALL ARE WELCOME NO EXCEPTIONS
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REACH OUT TO THOSE IN NEED
The Interfaith Food Pantry is now open to clients Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. The hours of operation will continue to be 9:30 am - 1:00. pm located at:
9530 Starkey Rd, Seminole, FL 33777
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DONATIONS
If you wish to donate to the IFP, here is a list of items that are needed at this time.
Cereal - the food pantry does not buy cereal, so donations are important.
Other Items:
Soup (not broth), Ramen Noodles, Tuna (cans), Meat (stew, Spam, ham, chicken, etc.), Fruit (cans), Vegetables (cans), Pork & Beans (Baked Beans), Instant Oatmeal (indiv. pkgs), Breakfast Bars, Chef Boyardee, Manwich, Hash, Chili Spaghetti or Pasta (boxes), Spaghetti Sauce (Pasta Sauce), Pudding & Jello (small boxes), Peanut Butter Jelly/Jam (no glass), White Potatoes (cans or pkgs), Coffee-ground (no K-cups or flavors), Plain White Rice (not Minute), Mac & Cheese, Cereal (boxes), Black Beans, Misc. Beans (not dry), Tomatoes (Diced, Sauce, Paste), Tea Bags (not Family Size or Iced Tea), Crackers (in sleeves) Brownie Mix, Stuffing, Gravy (cans).
Not needed: Snacks, Candy, Beverages (no juice, soda, etc)
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Thank You and God's Blessings!
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Hope To See You Soon
ALL ARE WELCOME
At Saint Francis
Ecumenical Catholic Communion
We Celebrate Unity in Diversity
Lord, I Offer My Life to You. Everything I Have Been Through.
Use It for Your Glory. Lord, I Offer My Days to You.
Lifting My Praise to You, As A Pleasing Sacrifice
Lord I Offer You My Life. Things In the Past Things Yet Unseen.
Wishes and Dreams That Are Yet to Come True. All Of My Heart All of My Praise. My Heart and My Hands Are Lifted To You
Lord, I Offer My Life to You. Everything I Have Been Through,
Use It for Your Glory. Lord, I Offer My Days to You.
Lifting My Praise to You, As A Pleasing Sacrifice
Lord, I Offer You My Life.
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