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
Mass Times: Sunday 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM - Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM Mass in Shrine: Tues. 6:00 PM, M,W,Th,F 8:30 AM Sat 9:00AM Confessions: Tues. 5:30 PM Sat. 4:40 PM or by appointment Shrine Visiting: Daily 9:00 to 6:00 Adoration in Shrine: Wednesday and Friday 9:00 to 6:00
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.

A Note From Fr. Sebastian:

We’ve had quite a whirlwind of celebrations: Pentecost, the Feast of the Blessed Trinity, followed by Corpus Christi, and then the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. Finally, last week, the liturgical color of green returned, and we, as a Church, were given our marching orders. Jesus appointed an additional 72, sending them to the places that our Lord himself intended to visit. There is no escaping the fact that we are a missionary Church. We are reminded of our missionary mandate at the end of every Mass, where we hear the dismissal, “Go, announce the Gospel of the Lord!” Or “Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life!” Our ultimate purpose as Catholic Christians is to travel to the mission territory of our homes, places of work, schools, and stores, wherever we may go, and be witnesses and martyrs by proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ.In today’s Gospel, we receive a sobering reminder that this is not always an easy thing to do. When a scholar of the law asks Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life, Jesus tells him that he must love the Lord with all his heart, being, strength, and mind. Jesus then adds what may be the most difficult of all, namely, to “love your neighbor as yourself.” When the scholar of the law, a Jew, asks Jesus, “And who is centuries of animosity and even hate between the Samaritans and the Jews. Yet, while a Jewish priest and Levite avoided offering assistance to the injured man, a Samaritan came to his aid. Even the scholar of the law had to admit that the Samaritan, who showed mercy to the victim, acted in accord with what God expects of us. Jesus tells the scholar, “Go and do likewise.” Indeed, we have been given our marching orders as we enter ordinary time, and our mandate is to go and be missionaries of mercy. my neighbor?” Jesus responds with the parable of the Good Samaritan. This parable is well-known by most, so there is no need to repeat it here. What some may not be aware of, however, is that there were In today’s parable of the Good Samaritan, as well as in other places, Jesus expects us to be merciful to others. Every time we pray the Lord’s Prayer, we ask the Lord to forgive us as we forgive others. In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus tells us, “For as you judge, so will you be judged, and the measure with which you measure will be measured out to you” (Matt 7:2). Yes, we are called to be missionaries, missionaries of mercy. The late Holy Father Pope Francis, early on in his pontificate, entitled one of his books, “The Name of Our God is Mercy.”As many of you are enjoying the summer vacation time to travel and visit family and friends, I pray for your safety and well-being, and I look forward to your safe return. Let us pray especially for the tragedy of the flash floods in Texas that claimed the lives of so many, including children. Let us pray that the Lord will keep us all safe from such natural disasters.God bless you all,Fr. Sebastian

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This slide show is a link to our FULL EVENTS PAGE
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults Class will continue through the summer. 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

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

The Grounds of St Madeleine Made When Nature Walk Was Started
A recent ride through the perimeter of Church Grounds 2025

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 button below is a link to our 100th Anniversary of our presence in High Springs Florida.
link to 100th Anniversary Mass
This picture is a link to a page that tells the history of our parish.
Video ofJubilee Mass May 2025

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.