ST. MARY STAR OF THE SEA CHURCH: Mass Intentions for the Week of April 24

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, Archbishop of Newark, has issued a Christmas message reflecting on the themes of joy and hope central to the season.

After 24 years working in public education, Jennifer Insua has returned to St. Joseph Catholic School in Winter Haven as principal, joining four other alumni on staff.

The U.S. Supreme Court has announced that it will be taking up the case of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA). Instituted in 2012 by executive order, DACA provides temporary work permits to teenagers and young adults who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children. This decision has far-reaching implications for nearly 700,000 individuals who have grown up in the United States and have become integral members of our society.As the debate surrounding DACA centers on the role and limits of executive authority, it is important to remember the human…

“ST. CLOUD | On March 7, Juan Vega, Catholic Charities of Central Florida’s director of food ministries, led a team in delivering essential supplies to seniors in need at St. Anthony Garden Courts in St. Cloud. The team distributed more than 40 boxes, each filled with 30 pounds of food, including milk, cereal, fruits, lentils, pasta, and other necessities. The focus was on providing healthy options, with foods low in sodium.Rebekah Elawden, the property manager of St. Anthony Garden Courts, expressed gratitude for the support, stating, “Seniors are in need of our constant…