San Sebastian Catholic Church

Mass with Sign Language

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Excerpt from Homily July 8, 2020

“To seek the face of God is an assurance that our journey through this world will end well. It is an exodus towards the Promised Land, our heavenly home. The face of God is our destination and the guiding star that helps us not to lose our way… This quest is fundamental for the life of every believer, for we have come to realize that our ultimate goal in life is the encounter with God.” Pope Francis

Upcoming Events

San Sebastian has returned to our regular mass and confession schedule with restrictions - Limited seating for social distancing and mask or face covering is required. Please see below for complete details.

The Church will be open Monday from 12pm - 4pm and Tuesday through Friday from 9am - 4pm for private prayer.

May 29, 2020 Statement of U.S. Bishop Chairmen in Wake of Death of George Floyd and National Protests.

Please continue to stay safe. The situation is constantly changing. Our parish app, website, and Facebook page will be updated as information is released.

Please see bulletin for complete listing of events and more information.

Restoration of Public Masses

A Message from Bishop Estévez following the celebration of Pentecost Click here to download PDF

Bishop Statement of Encouragement dated May 15, 2020

SAN SEBASTIAN SCHEDULE has returned to our regular weekend schedule. See below for complete listings.

AT ALL MASSES - Seating within the church will be limited to 150 due to social distancing requirements. Mass will open 30 minutes before the scheduled mass time. This will give us time to clean between masses. Everyone attending mass must bring a mask or face covering and wear it for the entire mass. Please bring hand sanitizer for your use. Communion will be host only and must be received in the hand without gloves.

Please keep in mind that Bishop Estévez has indefinitely dispensed the faithful from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass until further notice. Those who are most at risk of serious infection or illness, are sick or have been exposed to the illness, as well as their caregivers, are strongly encouraged to stay home and participate in live-streamed or televised Masses. We will continue to post the mass each weekend. If you have health concerns or any doubts, please continue to stay home.

Readings for the Day

Readings

Office Hours

Office Hours: Mon - Fri, 9am - 3pm (By Phone Perferred)
Church Open: Mon - Fri, 9am - 4pm
Contact: [email protected]
Para español: [email protected]
Weddings: [email protected]
Baptisms: [email protected]

Mass Times

Our regular Weekend Mass schedule has resumed with Restrictions (Limited seating, mask required)

SATURDAY VIGIL: 4:00pm Sign Language
SUNDAY: 8:00am
10:00am
12:00pm Español

WEEKDAY: 8:00am Tue, Wed, Fri
7:00pm Thursday in Spanish

HOLY DAY: 8:00am and 7:00pm
CONFESSION: Saturdays from 3 - 3:30pm or
By appointment, 824-6625
or 904-540-2269 after 3pm

Celebrants for July 11/12, 2020*

4:00pm - Fr. Thomas P. Walsh
8:00am - Fr. John D. Gillespie
10:00am - Fr. Thomas P. Walsh
12:00pm - Fr. John D. Gillespie (en español)
*Subject to change without notice

Weekly Bulletin

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Racism Not a Thing of the Past

U.S. Bishops: Racism not a thing of the past - Saying they are “broken-hearted, sickened, and outraged to watch another video of an African American man being killed before our very eyes”, leaders of the USCCB call for the “real and present danger” of racism to be met head on. Click here to read more.
USCCB Statement by Bishop Shelton Fabre, chair of the USCCB Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism, on the death of George Floyed.
Video of Bishop Shelton Fabre on the death of George Floyd.
USCCB Statement by Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on George Floyed and the protests in American cities that have taken place over the last several days.

Spiritual Communion

In the absence of Mass and the Eucharist, the faithful are encouraged to make a "Spiritual Communion" through the prayer of the Most Holy Redeemer (Anima Christi), the prayer of Self-Offering (Suscipe), or by praying the prayer below:

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

from the Bishop's statement on March 19, 2020

Faith and Reason from Fr. Mooney

July 12, 2020
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