Palm Sunday: We will be distribruting Blessed Palms in front of the Social Hall from
9 am-10 am.   

As we monitor the turn of events throughout the world we are reminded of our common humanity. We are encouraged to practice social distancing although we know we are one family of God and are drawn close spiritually through this belief. There is a great need for God’s people to release His resources into the world for the benefit of our ministries that serve and address the needs in our Central Florida community. For those able to share their blessings we encourage charity. Please continue your financial support of your parish and diocesan ministries you can also mail in  your offering to the parish office at 10670 SE Maricamp Road Ocala FL, 34472 as our Church continues to serve our faithful and its community, as one Body of Christ. You and your loved ones remain in our prayers.

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

March 18,2020 

Your house and your kingdom shall endure forever before me; your throne shall stand firm forever (2 Sam 7:16).

Throughout the Dioceses within the state of Florida, effective at the end of day, regularly scheduled celebration of Masses and other liturgical events for the faithful in parish churches and other public sanctuaries are suspended until further notice in cooperation with efforts to contain the spread of the virus (COVID-19). Visitation to the churches to pray is also suspended.  Any parish event or ministry event – e.g. prayer groups, bible studies, etc. – are suspended or postponed.

My Jesus,

I believe that You

are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I love You above all things,

and I desire to receive You into my soul.

Since I cannot at this moment

receive You sacramentally,

come at least spiritually into my heart.

I embrace You as if You were already there

and unite myself wholly to You.

Never permit me to be separated from You.

Amen.

 Lord Jesus, Hear our pleas, our good shepherd and divine physician. We implore your mercy in the wake of an outbreak of serious illness and disease. Guide our efforts to prevent contagion and make preparations to care for those most vulnerable. Assist all professionals and volunteers who work to eradicate the epidemic now spreading. May our actions be marked by your steadfast love and selfless service and never by panic or fear. Bestow your comfort and healing to the sick, sustain and strengthen them by your grace. May they know your closeness as they carry the cross of illness. And may all you have called from this life come to worship you eternally with all the saints as you grant consolation and peace to their mourners. Amen.

Holy Mary, Health of the Sick,  pray for us.
St. Joseph, Hope of the Sick,  pray for us.
St. Rocco, protector against epidemics,  pray for us