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As members of the Body of Christ, the parish of St. James, Lake Placid, Florida proclaims our belief in the message and mission of Jesus Christ.
"Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age." (Matt 28:19-20)With God's Grace, the example of Jesus, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we seek to live out that belief as a community of worship, of shared faith and of service where each member shares with others the gifts and talents received from God.
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Pastor, Fr. Vincent Clemente
Father Vincent came to the United States from Italy at the age of 15, where his family settled in the Cleveland, OH area. He has one sister. Father was ordained to the priesthood on May 8, 1976 and has previously served at St. Martha’s in Sarasota, FL and as pastor of St. Michael in Wauchula and St. Paul in Arcadia.
WELCOME, FATHER! We look forward to continued spiritual growth with you here at St. James!
Parochial vicar Fr. Felix Gonzalez
Fr. Felix Gonzalez, our newest parochial vicar, was born in Venezuela on September 18, 1953. He studied philosophy in Trinidad & Tobago, West Indies and theology at the Seminary “Santa Rosa de Lima,” Caracas, Venezuela. He was ordained on July 18th, 1981 at the .Archdiocese of Barquisimeto. He came to the United States 20 years ago and studied monastic spirituality in Worcester, MA and worked in different parishes in the Archdiocese of New York— Manhattan and the Bronx. During those years he studied in IONA College and graduated with a Masters in Science, majoring in pastoral counseling. After serving St. Leo for almost two and a half years, he is happy to embark on this new part of his spiritual journey.
Our commitment to a Safe Environment
As Christian adults, we have a moral and legal responsibility and are entrusted by God with the spiritual, emotional and physical well-being of minors and vulnerable adults. St. James adheres to the Diocese of Venice's Safe Environment program. To learn more, visit: https://dioceseofvenice.org/offices/programs/safeenvironment/
Pope Francis' Letter to the People of God, regarding sexual abuse in light of the outcome of the Pennsylvania Grand Jury.
My Dear People of God,
This is Respect Life Sunday. Now that Roe vs. Wade was abrogated, the issue of abortion has gone to the states. Each state has a different law in regards to abortion. In some states, the pro-abortionists have succeeded in having abortion legal up to the third trimester. If people really had understood what the amendment truly said, I’m certain many voters would have voted against it. I pray this does not happen again in Florida.
This November, Amendment 4 is on the Florida Ballot, and the language is camouflaged to sound like something positive so people will vote in favor of it. Again, it does not clearly explain what you are voting for.
We have been praying every day to protect both the mother and the child in this upcoming voter issue. Abortion is an evil act! It kills life! Young, stressed, pregnant ladies when they go to an abortion clinic run by Planned Parenthood are almost always pressured to have an abortion. Ultrasounds are taken, but they are not always shown to the young mothers, for fear that the mother, when she sees a picture of her child, will then change her mind.
Planned Parenthood says they are pro-choice. Yet, they give the mother only one choice! They do not give positive, emotional support. They pressure the young mother to abort her baby, and never talk about adoption as an option. They tell the young ladies that abortion will not affect them psychologically, and minimize all the negative results. They are not truthful when, they say they deal with healthcare. Their main focus is not on healthcare for the mother but on pressuring the Mother to abort her baby.
When I was in Bradenton I was on the board of Solve. Solve is a pro-life support system. Solve was founded by Helen Cadoret, who felt bad about abortions and what was happening in our country. So, she decided to do something about it. Inspired by God, she opened the first house. Years later, they built a newer house. When they moved in, the previous house was remodeled and modernized.
With two houses now, one houses pregnant mothers under the age of 21 and the other cares for those over 21. When a young pregnant girl arrives without support from family or boyfriend, Solve provides food, lodging, education, and other necessities until the child is born. Solve has saved many babies from abortion with this affirmative agenda.
The 4th Amendment is going to be on the ballot in Florida this November. The language is ambiguous and convoluted. In essence, it eliminates the parental approval of the young (underage) mother who may be considering abortion. It eliminates the doctor’s input. It does mention the healthcare provider, but that could mean any individual who is taking care of the young lady. It allows the young mother to have an abortion up to the point of birth--with no restrictions whatsoever.
We must speak against this amendment! We must pray incessantly this amendment will be defeated! We must vote against this amendment in November.
Yours in Christ,
Fr Vincent Clemente
OCTOBER 1st— Tuesday. Child. of Our Lady, 10AM, Social Hall. Prayer Group, 7PM, Social Hall.
OCTOBER 2nd— Wednesday. Bible Study, 10AM, Social Hall. Confirmation Class, 7PM, Social Hall.
OCTOBER 3rd— Thursday. CCW Meeting, 10AM, Social Hall. Bible Study, 7PM, Social Hall.
OCTOBER 4th— Saturday. Kraft Korner,10AM-12PM, Social Hall.
OCTOBER 6th— Sunday. Faith Formation, 11AM, Social Hall.
OCTOBER 7th— Sunday. SVdP, 3PM, Social Hall. RCIA Begins, 6PM, Social Hall.
OCTOBER 8th— Tuesday. Child. of Our Lady, 10AM, Social Hall. KOC 7PM, Social Hall.
OCTOBER 9th— Wednesday. Bible Study, 10AM, Social Hall. Confirmation Class, 7PM, Social Hall.
OCTOBER 10th— Thursday. Divine Mercy, 10:30AM, Social Hall. Grief Support, 2PM, Social Hall. Bible Study, 7PM, Social Hall
OCTOBER 12th— Saturday. Operation Christmas Child DVD, 5PM, Social Hall.
OCTOBER 13th— Sunday. Faith Formation, 11AM, Social Hall. Women’s Emmaus, 2PM, Social Hall.
OCTOBER 14th— Monday. OFFICE CLOSED—Columbus Day. RCIA, 6PM, Social Hall.
