St. Madeleine Catholic Church

[Diocese of St. Augustine] 17155 N.W. US HWY 441 High Springs, Florida 32643 Mary.Ferner@StMadeleineCatholicChurch.org 386-454-2358
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

This is a Fund Raiser for Community Outreach
You are invited to our 2nd Annual Rorate Caeli Mass An Advent tradition in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary Friday, December 20th, 2024, 7:00 p.m. At St. Madeleine Catholic Church, High Springs, Florida with Eucharistic procession to the Sante Fe Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche. The Catholic Gators Choir will provide music.
This picture is from 2023. THIS YEAR the Mass will be celebrated in the main church in order to provide more stiiing room.
A Solemn Votive Mass in the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite Father Sebastian George, CelebrantThe Rorate Mass is lit only by candlelight. In the dimly lit setting, the priest and faithful prepare to honor the Light of Christ, who is soon to be born, and offer praise to God for the gift of His Mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary. The name comes from the opening words of the Entrance Hymn, Rorate cæli desuper, Latin for “Drop down dew, ye heavens”. The readings and prayers of the Mass foretell the prophecy of the Virgin who would bear a Son called Emmanuel, and call on all to raise the gates of their hearts and their societies to let Christ
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:

My greeting to all of you from India! As the days get darker earlier and we approach the end of our liturgical year, our reading will draw our attention to the second coming of Our Lord in glory. As today’s Gospel for the Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time reminds us, "But of that day or hour, no one knows,” so, as our Gospel Acclamation reminds us, we must “be vigilant at all times and pray that you have the strength to stand before the Son of Man,” prepared for Our Lord’s glorious return.
At every Eucharistic celebration, we recall the words of the blessed Apostle Paul to his coworker Titus that we are a people who “wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.” (Titus 2:13-15)
We are a people on a journey, and our Holy Mother, the Church, nourishes and prepares us through the grace of the sacraments. To show our gratitude, the Catholic Foundation Diocese of St. Augustine, along with all other churches in the United States, has initiated the mission of #iGIVECATHOLIC, uniting our Catholic communities and donors throughout the country to express their generosity in support of the organizations that have helped to shape our lives of faith: our parishes, schools, and ministries. Since 2015, #iGiveCatholic has inspired faithful stewards to "Give Back and Give Catholic" on GivingTuesday – a global day of generosity and kindness – on December 3rd this year.
#iGiveCatholic accepts online donations from November 18 during our Advanced Giving Phase through 11:59 PM on December 3, GivingTuesday. Giving is easy. Go to: https://staugustine.igivecatholic.org/organizations/stmadcc to make a gift.
As your pastor, I am humbled by your generosity and spirit of service to the People of God in the High Spring Greater Community. In the coming weeks, I will be telling you about the tremendous service to the poor and needy of our community through the ministry of St. Madeleine Community Outreach.
Thank you to those who, last Sunday, either verified or updated the contact information our office has for you. Thank you also to our Stewardship Committee for initiating this effort, which will continue for the next several weeks. This information is essential as we approach our 2025 Jubilee Celebrations so that we can keep you updated with upcoming events.
I miss all of you and look forward to my return in the first week of December. Until then, please continue to give a warm welcome to Msgr. Vincent Haut and Fr. Jinto Thomas as they provide for you spiritual needs in my absence. I extend my warmest blessings to all of you! Paraphrasing the words of the Prophet Daniel from today’s first reading, you are “the wise who shall shine brightly like the splendor of the firmament."
Sincerely yours in Christ,
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.