St. Madeleine Catholic Church

[Diocese of St. Augustine] 17155 N.W. US HWY 441 High Springs, Florida 32643 Office@StMadeleineCatholicChurch.org 386-454-2358 Office Hours: 9 to 2 M-F
Stewardship Prayer for St. Madeleine Catholic Parish
Almighty God, my parish is composed of people like me. I help make it what it is. It will be friendly, If I am. It will be holy if I am.Its pews will be filled If I help fill them. It will do Good works if I work. It will be prayerful if I pray,It will make generous gifts to many causes. If I am a generous giver. It will bring other people into its worship if I invite and bring them. It will be a Parish family of loyalty and love, of fearlessness and faith, of compassion, charity and mercy. If I - who make it what it is - am filled with these same qualities, Therefore, with the help of God, I will dedicate myself to the task of being all the things I want my parish to be. Bless my journey, Lord God, That I might build the church, through Jesus Christ, Our Lord Amen
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We Worship God by doing as He said.: "Do This In Rememberance Of Me."
Luke 22:1919 And he took bread, and when he had given thanks he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” Luke 22:2020 And likewise the cup after supper, saying, “This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.

On 441 - East of downtown High Springs & West of I-75.

Mass ScheduleSaturday Vigil: 5:00pm Sunday: 7:30am & 11:30am Tuesday 6pm,Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30amSaturday 9:00am Confession: Tuesday at 5:30pm, Saturday at 4:15pm - Also by appointment Adoration: Wednesday, Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm at the ShrineFirst Friday Adoration: 9:00am to 7:00pm at the ShrineThird Friday of Every Month: Healing Holy Hour 7:00 PM
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UPCOMING EVENTS BELOW

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This slide show is a link to our FULL EVENTS PAGE
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults begins on Sunday, August 25. OCIA is the process for adults who desire to join the Catholic faith, those who have not completed their sacraments, and those simply seeking more information about the Catholic Faith. Our classes also have students who are already Catholic and seek a deeper more adult understanding of our Faith.
By clicking the "Parish Giving" box to the right, you can easily sign up to make your contributions to our parish online. Recording your offering is automatic and eliminates the need for weekly envelopes'
Should you have any questions about using this convenient program, email our St. Madeleine Catholic Church office at: E-giving@StmadeleineCatholicChurch.org

A Note From Fr. Sebastian:

Today, our Christian brothers and sisters worldwide will greet those they meet with the words, “He is risen!” Our forty days of Lenten penance are over as we again sing Alleluia, for today, Easter Sunday, we remember that night when our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ rose triumphant from the grave and destroyed death forever. In Our Easter Sequence, we hear the words, “Yes, Christ, my hope is arisen!” Yes, Christ is our hope, and as Pope Francis reminds us, “This is no magic formula that makes problems vanish. No, the resurrection of Christ is not that. Instead, it is the victory of love over the root of evil, a victory that does not “by-pass” suffering and death, but passes through them, opening a path in the abyss, transforming evil into good: this is the unique hallmark of the power of God.”When we renew our baptismal promises each year at Easter, the we are asked: “Do you reject sin, so as to live in the freedom of God’s children?” When we say, “I do,” the Church assures us we receive “the power to live and act under the prompting of the Holy Spirit through the gifts of the Holy Spirit” (Catechism 1266). This freedom is a real, a freedom not to do what we want but to do what we should. May we never take this great gift of our Baptism for granted. May we also remember that while today, as we celebrate the greatest event in human history, the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave, that every Eucharistic celebration is a remembrance of that same Paschal Mystery. For Catholics, every Sunday is Easter Sunday!I invite everyone to join me in congratulating those who received into the Church at the Easter Vigil and received the sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. These individuals have been diligently preparing themselves for this great day for many months and are now in full communion with the Church. In the narthex, you can see photographs of each of them. Please make an effort to get to know them and welcome these new Catholics and new members of our parish family.I would like to thank all those who worked hard to make our liturgies during Holy Week beautiful and memorable events and generously contributed in so many ways: ushers, lectors, extraordinary ministers, sacristans, musicians, and our office staff with their team of volunteers. A special thank you goes out to our youth for their beautiful presentation of the Shadow Stations of the Cross on Good Friday. Please know that you are all very important to me and have a very important place in my heart.Our next big event will be our 100th Jubilee Celebration which will take place in just over a month on May 25, 2025. Bishop Pohlmeier will be joining us for the 11:30 Mass and will confer the Sacrament of Confirmation for our youth that same day. Please watch the bulletin for more information on our jubilee.Once again, my warmest prayers for all of you, your families, and loved ones! Happy Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord!Fr. Sebastian

The Grounds of St. Madeleine Catholic Church High Springs, Florida {View From Drone}

OCIA / Religious Education for Adults

Our OCIA Page
RCIA classes are designed to tell interested adults about the Catholic Faith. Some of these students will consider coming into the Catholic Church. Here at St Madeline's, there are number of students who are already Catholic and wanting a deeper understanding for the teachings of Christ, the Apostles, AND the Early Church Fathers.

Youth Group

Middle- and high school-aged (grades 6 to 12) children in our parish meet on the first and third Sunday evenings from September through June. A meal is provided by parish families. Activities include outdoor fun and group discussions on topics related to our faith in daily life. Activities also include pancake breakfasts and assisting with other parish functions and ministries. Parents are encouraged to attend with children. This video is their Good Friday Presentation.

Religious Education for Grade School Youth

.The Catholic Church is a Sacramental Church. These classes, divided by age, will start with first and second graders preparing for First Holy Communion by the end of the second year. Grades three through six, the children will learn Doctrine amd Dogma that is taught at a basic level that youngsters will comprehend. The seventh and eighth grades are devoted to the preparation for Confirmation.

Bingo

Bingo Night comes around once a month on Saturday evening. The doors to our Family Life Center open at 6:00 PM and games begin at 6:30 PM. This is a fund raiser to help with the building fund. Bingo also provides an opportunity to socialize with many others

Parish History

The picture on the right is a link to a page that tells the history of our parish. The button below is a link to our 100th Anniversary of our presence in High Springs Florida.
link to 100th Anniversary Mass

A Tour of Parish Grounds

We have been blessed with enough land just East of downtown High Springs Florida, in order to enjoy a beautiful Campus. Here we have Our Main Church as well The Shrine ofOur Lady of La Leche. Our Family Life Center includes a large hall, class rooms, a library and a kitchen. The Memorial Garden is a cemetary and one of our most recent additions. At the State Rd 441 entrance there is the Chuch office and just East of office is our activity center that is used for small group events. Surrounding the whole property is a nature walk that includes outdoor Stations of the Cross and the Grotto dedicated to our Holy Mother.

Blessing of Grotto

In addition to the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche, we have on the property of St Madeleine Catholic Church this Grotto designed as an area for quiet prayer and reflection. The Grotto is located along the Emmaus Pass just beyond the outdoor Stations of the Cross
St. Madeleine Community Outreach
It is OUR VISION to come together with churches, agencies, and members within the Communities of High Springs, Alachua, Newberry, Fort White, LaCrosse, Alachua & Gilchrist County in a community-wide ministry. Our goal is that this synergy of community and action will offer to those in need long-term permanent solutions by not only supplying the fish; but, the tools to fish as well.We have yearly food, paper good, toiletry & cleaning product drives sponsored by local clubs, organizations, churches, and members of the community. It is also possible to sponsor a drive on behalf or in remembrance of a loved one. We can post your drive information including drop-off locations.For more information on starting a collection drive to be the Hands & Feet of Christ helping those in need please call Belle Diefenderfer @ 386.454.1000 or email: smco@windstream.net.

Defend Our Faith

In order to defend our Faith, we need to know our Faith. Many of us attended eight years of Catholic Grade School. Once we left and went on to public education, our formal religious education came to an end. We are, in effect, going through life with the eighth grade understanding of our Bible, Sacred Tradition, and the Magisterium! The Church wants us to know our Faith as Adults. Adult religion classes that guide us to a deeper understanding of Catholicism, many of us have witnessed, is a most rewarding and enjoyable time that is well spent.