We at St. Madeleine Catholic Parish are Blessed with our reverant and compassionate clergy
Fr. Sebastian George
Pastor
Fr. Sebastian was ordained to the priesthood in 1980 in India. He is a member of the religious community of Carmelites of Mary Immaculate. In 1997 he came to St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton in Palm Coast. In 2007, he was appointed the pastor of St. Madeleine Catholic Church in High Springs and San Juan Mission. He was transferred as the pastor to St Joseph in Jacksonville from Nov 2017 to June 2023. In July 2023, he is now returned to St Madeleine.
Email: FrSebStMad@gmail.com
Deacon Henry Zmuda
Deacon
Deacon Henry was ordained to the diaconate in 2006 for the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee. Retired, he had been on the faculty of the University of Florida for over 25 years where he taught in the Department of Electrical Engineering. He received his PhD in 1984 from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. He studied theology at LaRoche College in Pittsburgh, Franciscan University in Steubenville, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology. In 2006 he served at the St. Augustine Catholic Student Center until coming to St. Madeleine in 2009 Email: hzmuda@aol.com
"God, infinitely perfect and blessed in himself, in a plan of sheer goodness freely created man to make him share in his own blessed life. For this reason, at every time and in every place, God draws close to man. He calls man to seek him, to know him, to love him with all his strength."
St. John Vianney (1786 –1859) is the patron saint of parish priests. He was known for having the utmost dedication to his parish at Ars, France. He often spent between 12 and 16 hours a day hearing confessions from his parishioners as well as from many who traveled specifically to confess to him. In honor of St. John Vianney’s exceptional ministry and his Aug. 4 feast day, may we always remember to pray for our priests.
Gracious and loving God, we thank you for the gift of our priests.Through them, we experience your presence in the sacraments.
Help our priests to be strong in their vocation.Set their souls on fire with love for your people.
Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus.Inspire them with the vision of your Kingdom.
Give them the words they need to spread the Gospel.Allow them to experience joy in their ministry.
Help them to become instruments of your divine grace.
We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest.
Amen.
Help our priests to be strong in their vocation.Set their souls on fire with love for your people.
Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus.Inspire them with the vision of your Kingdom.
Give them the words they need to spread the Gospel.Allow them to experience joy in their ministry.
Help them to become instruments of your divine grace.
We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest.
Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, Servant of all,Send your Spirit upon our deacons and their wives as they serve your Church.Give them eyes to see the needs of your people.Give them a discerning mind to know your truth.Give them a generous spirit when they are tired but needed.Give them a humble heart when their work goes unnoticed.Give them peace of mind in obedience and service.Give them health of body so they may serve with strength.Make them fertile ground for your inspiration and love.Comfort them when they question themselves and their ministry.Grant them grace as they age so they may share your wisdom.Make their hearts like yours so they may love your people.Amen.