St Anastasia Catholic Church

Journeying with
the Wisemen 

Follow the Star Advent is a journey (again!) toward the one true God, who is Himself journeying toward us. Throughout this journey, God will give us signs of encouragement, to remind us why we are on this journey and that our efforts are indeed worthwhile. It is important for us to remain aware and open to these signs, so as to be able to receive them and appropriate them. These different signs and the coming of Christ Himself (the sign above all signs!) will challenge and change our lives. We must surrender to Him and trust that this change will be for our greater good, our sanctification and glorification (theosis, deification, divinization; cf.
CCC 460).

God wants to do great things in us. Are we ready? Will we allow Him?

First Sunday of Advent - Wake up! 
We don't want to be complacent in our spiritual journey.  The wisemen gave everything to follow a sign (a star) looking for a king.  Let us prepare our hearts with the same anticipation the wisemen had knowing something extra ordinary was going to happen.

Second Sunday of Advent - Do you see the signs? 
God puts many signs along our path to get our attention to His presence. Let us continue on this preparation journey, and not grow weary. 

Make sure you get your weekly giveaway from the Greeters during Advent! 

Please Click Here to download and print the Advent Map! 

All parishioners are invited and encouraged to avail  themselves to the Sacrament of Reconciliation in preparation for Christmas.  

Confession for Advent will be on  Friday, December 13th & 20th from 3:00pm until 7:00pm. The best and most perfect gift that you  can give Jesus is a CLEAN HEART! 

As of Monday, November 18th the Parish Office will close daily from 12:00pm until 12:40pm for lunch.
 
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.

During the Lenten and Advent seasons all weekday and weekend Masses the Holy, Holy, Mystery of Faith and Lamb of God responses will be chanted in Latin as seen below.
 
In addition all Feast Days, Solemnity's, Obligatory Memorials throughout the year the Holy, Holy, Mystery of Faith and Lamb of God responses will be chanted in Latin as seen below.
 
Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosana in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosana in the highest.
 
Sanctus
Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus, Dóminus Deus Sábaoth.   Pleni sunt caeli et terra glória tua. Hosánna in excélsis. Benedíctus qui venit in nómine Domini. Hosánna in excélsis.
 
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Mystery of Faith
We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your
resurrection until you come again.
 
Mysterium Fidei
Mortem tuam annuntiamus, Domine et tuam
resurrectti onem confute mur donec venias. 
 
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Lamb of God
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace.
 
Agnus Dei
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, Dona nobis pacem.
 
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The Inaugural Building on Faith Gala 
"History in the Making!"
February 1, 2020
River Walk Center, Downtown Fort Pierce 

All high school students and adults that feel called to be part of the play please contact the Parish Office for more information. 

Help Us Reach Our 2019 DSA Shortage of $7,733
 
If we fall short of our goal, money is taken from the Church savings.
If we go over our goal, the overage is split between the Diocese and our parish.  
 
Thank you to the 327 families who have contributed to our 2019 DSA Appeal. Please prayerfully consider contributing to help our Parish reach our shortage.
 
How can you help?
Place your pledge card or contribution in; the collection basket, bring them into the Parish Office or mail directly to the Diocese.