The Assumption of Mary - St. Louis Catholic Church
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The Assumption of Mary - St. Louis Catholic Church
St. Louis Catholic Church and Covenant School 7270 SW 120th Street • Pinecrest, FL 33156 • Church/School: 305-238-7562 • FAX: 305-238-6844 Web site: www.stlcatholic.org • [email protected] • [email protected] Nineteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time/ C August 11, 2013 St. Louis Jubilee Cookbook The beautiful St. Louis Jubilee Cookbook is about to go to print. We are soliciting ads for the cookbook to help offset the printing costs of this beautiful book. There are different sizes, from a whole page to a 1/15th of page (for patron ads). An ad in the cookbook would be a “forever” ad since the 50th anniversary cookbook will be a treasure for many years to come. If you would like to place an ad, please use the form and drop off your check and camera ready ad in the St. Louis Church office NO LATER THAN August 15th. You may also e-mail your camera ready ad to Mildred Ratcliffe Tirado at [email protected] and drop your check payable to St. Louis Catholic Church in the envelope in the office. If you have any questions please contact Mildred at (305) 812-5121, or Felix Tirado (305) 812-5122. The Assumption of Mary Masses for the Holyday of Obligation Día de Precepto Thursday, August 15: 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 7:00 PM (English) 8:15 PM (Español) Celebrating 50 Years of Living Stewardship School Principal Mr. Edward Garcia BAPTISMS (Infants - 5 yrs. old) In English the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sunday when there is a 5th Sunday. Please call the Office TWO months in advance. 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM PASTORAL HISPANA Misa en Español Los domingos - 8:15 AM, 7:15 PM Los miercoles - 7:00 PM Bautismos - En Español el último domingo del mes. Favor de llamar a la oficina con DOS meses de anticipación. Matrimonio - Favor de llamar a la Oficina con SEIS meses de anticipación. Hora Santa -Tercer jueves de cada mes en la Capilla a las 7:30 PM. f St.Louis ily o ,K am r a n ce Director of Music Mr. Juan Salazar MATRIMONY Please contact the parish office at least six months prior to the proposed date. Saturday of F Director of Youth Ministry Mr. Mark Witkowski RECONCILIATION (Confessions) Saturday:3:30 - 4:30 PM 7:30 - 8:30 PM Anytime by appointment Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM g in Director of Religious Education Mrs. Jeannie Modroño Sunday: (English) 5:30 PM (Sat. Vigil) 7:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM 12:30, 5:30 PM (Español) 8:15 AM, 7:15 PM 6:30 AM Monday - Friday English 8:30 AM Monday - Saturday English 7:00 PM Miércoles – Español PARISH OFFICE HOURS F Parochial Vicars Rev. Biju Vells Rev. Fredy Yara Rev. Michael Kish (vicar emeritus) Deacons Deacon Vincent McInerney Deacon John Peremenis Deacon John Green Deacon Thomas Hanlon Deacon Alex Lam Deacon Bob Yglesias Deacon Jeff Reyes Deacon George Labelle Deacon José Villena HOLY EUCHARIST (MASS) The Pa ris h PASTORAL STAFF Pastor Rev. Paul Vuturo Remember the Departed Book and Gift Center 305-238-7562 X7029 Pray for the Sick Daphne Abraham Monty Abraham Pablo Arevalo Isabel Avila Alejandro Baldelomar Verónica Bermudez Jeannette Bernard Daisy Bernardo Rosa Maria Bestard Maria Eugenia Bolaños Gudrun Brandl Giana Brendeke Jerry Byrne Joanne Calfo Angelita Castillo Dolly Chirino Sandra Chung James Clark Rosemary Clark Dominick Columbro Michael Connor Aramis Cruz Cici Culverhouse Olga Del Valle Luis DeVarona Alba Díaz Lorraine Ditzel Danilo Dominguez Vincent Evans Mary Alice Fleming Mary Glynn Richard Goethel Doris Green Marjorie Gross Daisy Guerrero Dorothy Haiduven Joan Hawk Alyse Hernández Salvador Hernández Andrés Hidalgo James Houck Kate Y. Houghton Carole Howard Gabriela Imbimbo Irene Johnson Lázaro Junco Elena Franchi-de Alfaro Mary Ann Kerr Gerry Knowlan Robert Kopp Pat Krupczak Joseph Kuethe Helen Labime Josh Lane Esperanza Lara Genaro Llave Evelyn López Manolito López Isabel Luperón John Mangialetto Harrison Margulies Jane McKeon Kathleen Magrath Luis Magallanes Wendy McLendon Reinaldo Melendez Angela Mitchell Elizabeth Moreira Paula Moore Michael Mulsford Caitlyn Murphy Ana Carolina Nacif Greg Page Gladys Patiño Michael Pavloff Jim Petee Peter Pick Javier Piñeda David Pritchard Karen Pegues Dinorah Rangel Shawn Rice Rolando Rodríguez Clara Romero Graciela Rosas Nicola Roxby Josephine Sánchez Jimmy Sarandis Claudia Schaefer Jones John Shubeck Joseph Schneider Jorge Theye Toribio Tijerino Isah Marie Tomas Chris Warren Aurora Van de Waters Josefina Vidal Concepción Villaborres David Young We are in the process of updating the prayer list for ill members of the parish. Names will remain on the list for 2 months unless you notify us to remove a name sooner. If a name is removed in error please notify the office to have it reinstated. To provide the Eucharist at home for ill parish members or family, Call Pedro Valentin at 305-251-7335 or the parish office at 305-238-7562. Si estas enfermo o impedido de asistir a la Misa y deseas recibir la Comunión en tu casa, puedes comunicarte con Adriana Morales, 305-969-0960. Ministry to The Sick Pi nec rest, Flori da Baptisms ADONIS LUKE GEORGE ACKIE son of Aden & Natasha Ackie ELENA MARGARITA HERDOCIA daughter of Francisco & Josefina Herdocia ZACHARY EDUARD LAVIOLETTE son of Guy & Guyddeline Laviolette SAMANTHA CHRISTINE MARTINEZ daughter of William & Michelle Martinez Looking for God? Learn Our Catholic Faith Adult Classe s Pcentered on Christ. Faith in Christ brings salvation because in him our lives become ope Francis explains our faith as a foundation of life: “Faith’s new way of seeing things is radically open to a love that precedes us, a love that transforms us from within, acting in us and through us.” (Encyclical “Light of Faith,” #20) RCIA – The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults– is not like going back to school, because RCIA is more of a process of growth than a project in school. RCIA means learning not just with the head, but most importantly with the heart. Our RCIA program, also called the Catechumenate, can benefit: • Those unbaptized persons who want to become C hristians. • Those baptized non-Catholic who want to join the Catholic community. • Adult Catholics who have not yet received First Communion or Confirmation. Call the the office 305-238-7562 Ext. 7010 to speak with F ather Paul for more information. New Program Begins Monday, September 9, 7:30 PM in the Religious Education Conference Room Clases ¿Buscando a Dios? s o t l u d A a par Aprende Nuestra Fe Católica E l Papa Francesco explica nuestra fe como la fundación de la vida: “La nueva lógica de la fe está centrada en Cristo. La fe en Cristo nos salva porque en él la vida se abre radicalmente a un Amor que nos precede y nos transforma desde dentro, que obra en nosotros y con nosotros.” (Encíclica “Luz de la Fe,” #20) RCIA – Rito Cristiano de Iniciación para Adultos– no es volver al colegio, porque RCIA es más como un proceso de crecimiento que un proyecto escolar. RCIA es aprender no simplemente con la cabeza, sino más importante aun con el corazón. Nuestro programa RCIA, llamado también el Catecumenado, puede ayudar: • Adultos que no han sido bautizados • Adultos Bautizados en otra religión • Adultos Católicos que no han recibido los Sacramentos de la Eucaristia y la Confirmación Para más información puede comunicarse con Olivia Baca, 786-399-0279. El programa empieza Miercoles, Septiembre 11, 7:30 PM en el Conference Room NEEDED - VOLUNTEERS FOR THE HISTORY MUSEUM The items have been collected. The displays are almost finished. Now we need YOU. The History Museum will be open after the evening Mass on Saturday Aug. 24 and all day Sunday, Aug. 25 from 8:00 AM until 10:00 PM. In order to insure that all of the items collected are well cared for, we need volunteers to stand by the exhibits for two-hour intervals. If you represent a ministry, or are an individual who would be able to share this “once in 50 years experience” please call Pat Desbiens 305-251-8988. Catholic Bible Fellowship Each year our ministry offers a journey into the Word of God. With the help of the Holy Spirit we learn the story of God and His children. From Genesis to Revelation God’s Word takes us from the beginning of Creation to God’s final destination for man, His eternal kingdom. Along the way we read the accounts of other spirits who are messengers, guides, guardians, helpers and teachers. They are called angels. Most of the books of the Bible mention these pure spirits. This year’s study has gathered those scattered passages together to discern the truth God has revealed to us about angels. In addition we will be drawing from St. John Paul II's 1986 catechetical series on the angels, the Catechism of the Catholic Church and other official documents as well as consult the early Church Fathers. We are pleased to offer: A Scriptural Study of Angels For God commands the angels to guard you in all your ways. Ps 91:11 o 25 week study includes 10 weeks “Entertaining Angels” and 15 weeks “Angels throughout the ages”. o Commentaries and Workbooks o Weekly video lectures by Fr. Mitch Pacwa. o Cost of materials $49.95 Beginning: Wednesday evening, Sept. 25th, 7:30 PM Thursday morning Sept. 26th, 9:30 AM (Child care Provided) Sign ups after all Masses Aug. 3/4 and 10/11 Wed night Study: Marie Rhugnanan, [email protected], 305-255-7593 Thurs. morning Study: Joan McCaffery, [email protected], 305-595-3351 Lectio Divina A Personal Encounter with the Living Word of God Mondays - beginning September 23 – 7:30 PM WHAT IS LECTIO DIVINA? Lectio Divina is a Latin term for “divine reading.” A practice strongly recommended to us by our Church. Pope Benedict XVI recently said “I would like in particular to recall and recommend the ancient tradition of Lectio Divina. The diligent reading of Sacred Scripture accompanied by prayer brings about that intimate dialogue in which the person reading hears God who is speaking and in praying, responds to him with trusting openness of heart (cf. Dei Verbum, n.25). If it is effectively promoted, this practice will bring to the Church – I am convinced of it – A NEW SPIRITUAL SPRINGTIME.” In the 12th century, a Carthusian monk called Guigo, described the four stages essential to the practice of Lectio Divina: LECTIO The first step is lectio (reading) where we read the Word of God, slowly and reflectively so that it sinks into us. Listening attentively with the “ear of one’s heart.” MEDITATIO The second step is meditatio (reflection) where we think about the text we have chosen and ruminate upon it so that we take from it what God wants to give us. ORATIO The third step is oratio (prayer) where we leave our thinking aside and simply let our hearts respond to God in prayer. CONTEMPLATIO The final stage of Lectio Divina is contemplatio (rest) where we simply rest in the Word of God. We listen at the deepest level of our being to God who speaks within us with a still small voice. As we listen, we are gradually transformed from within. Signup after Mass on Aug. 31/Sept. 1 and Sept. 7/8 or contact Bohn and Jennifer Phillips at [email protected] $20 Fee for handbook & workbook (Scholarships available) (305) 606-1891 Adoración Eucarística Perpetua Cenáculo (*) en San Luis (*) El cenáculo es el lugar donde nuestro Señor Jesucristo presidio la última cena. Acompaña a las Hermanas del Sagrado Corazon en adoración. Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Cenacle (*) at St. Louis (*) The cenacle is the place where our Lord Jesus had his last supper in Jerusalem. Come join in adoration the Sisters of the Pierced Heart. Bilingual Bilingual August Agosto 30th, 2013 at 7:30 PM Cenaculo Contemplativo De La Divina Misericordia Les invita a un encuentro profundo y personal con Jesús, contemplando la Imagen de Jesús de la Divina Misericordia a una noche de sanación interior Con el Padre Fredy Yara Martes, 13 de agosto, a las 8:00 PM, en la capilla. Para más información contactar: María de los Ángeles Expósito ocv E/mail: [email protected] o Cell: 786-326-7969 Only One Hour St. Francis Xavier Cabrini was born in Italy yet was the first American citizen to become a Saint. She started a missionary order in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to care for the poor in hospitals and schools. When she arrived in New York City in 1889 without even a place to stay with her small number of sisters, they made several Holy Hours of Adoration before the Sacred Eucharistic Heart of Jesus every day despite their very demanding schedule. She said: “Pray always with Jesus, always remembering that a soul united with Him can do everything. At the time of her death in 1917, she had more than four thousand sisters and over fifty houses in addition to many orphanages, schools and hospitals worldwide. To sign up for an hour e-mail us at [email protected] or call 786-242-0481. Ven a conseguir Estabilidad Emocional Ven a experimentar la Paz y el amor de Dios Padre Ignacio Larrañaga Dos horarios: Lunes de 11:00 a 13:00 hrs y 19:00 a 21:00 hrs Inicio: Agosto 12, 2013 St. Louis Catholic Church Informes: Yuya: 305-951-5607 Fernando: 305-951-5633 50th Anniversary News For half a century the St. Louis Community has had a positive influence in this community far beyond the confines of parish membership. Part of the Anniversary year celebration will be a 5K Run – 1K for each 10 years – on Saturday, October 26th. The sponsorship levels are: Platinum $1500,00 Gold $1000,00 Silver $500.00 Bronze $250.00 Each sponsor will have their name on the race application and race t-shirt. The Platinum sponsor will also have their logo on the application and the t-shirt. Please consider supporting this event. On behalf of our parish community I want to thank you for your support and kindness over the years. LEARN TO PRAY LEARN TO LIVE Prayer and Life Workshops Father Ignacio Larrañaga Looking for a closer relationship with The Lord? Register for the Prayer and Life Workshops The Workshops will be offered in English during 15 consecutive weeks. They will start on Tuesday August 13 at 10:00 AM – Room H “A” Bring your Bible and a notebook, Jesus is waiting for you! For more information call Nena Brackett at 305-798-7450. 50th Anniversary Jubilee Choir Calling all singers, 16 - 106 years old! We are forming a Jubilee Choir for our 50th Anniversary Mass on Saturday, November 23. We will be having a concert at 4:30 PM with Mass to follow at 5:30 PM. We will begin rehearsals in August and desire singers who were previously in the choir or new to the choir. Please call or e-mail Juan to join this Jubilee Choir. (305) 496-6840 or [email protected] Bereavement Support Groups Bereavement Support Group Line: (305) 351-7025 Bereavement Support Group for Adults - Spanish St. Catherine’s West Rehabilitation Hospital 8850 North West 122nd Street, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018 (Lobby – Conference Room) Every Wednesday from 6:30 – 8:00 PM Breast Cancer Support Group St. Catherine’s Rehabilitation Hospital 8850 North West 122nd Street, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018 (Lobby – Conference Room) Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month from 6:30 – 8:00 PM Educational Support Group Miami Springs Community Center 343 Payne Drive, Miami Springs, FL 33166 Every Two Months Bereavement Support Group for Adults - Spanish Prince of Peace Catholic Church 12800 North West 6th Street, Miami, Florida 33182 Every Thursday from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Caregiver Support Group for Adults – English Mercy Hospital 3663 South Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33133 (6 Carroll, Room 6104) From 12 noon – 1:00 PM Every Other Tuesday Bereavement Support Group for Continuous Care Staff - English Catholic Hospice North Office 14875 NW 77th Ave suite 100 Miami Lakes, FL 33014 Every Other Tuesday at 9:30 AM St. Louis Covenant School Our parish school has openings for the 20132014 school year. We cordially invite you to consider sending your child/children to our wonderful school. The Covenant School is fully accredited through the Florida Catholic Conference and offers education for grades PK2 through 8th grade. The school offers a vibrant Catholic spirituality, top-notch education, after school sports and activities all within a warm and welcoming family community. We currently have a limited number of openings. If you would like further information, kindly contact the school office at: 305-238-7562 X 7025 or [email protected] Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday 9 AM - 1 PM until the school year begins. Covenant School News Pre-K2 - 8th Grade Covenant School News Pre-K2 - 8th Grade Covenant School News Pre-K2 - 8th Grade • Covenant School News Pre-K2 - 8th Grade Covenant School News Pre-K2 - 8th Grade • Covenant School News Pre-K2 - 8th Grade Registration Now Open For School Year 2013-2014 Baptism Certificate Required for All New Students Certificado de Bautismo Requerido para Todos los Nuevos Estudiantes For Schedule of Classes, Registration Form, Fees, Curriculum, etc. please go to our website at www.stlcatholic.org or contact us at: favor de contactarnos en nuestra página Web www.stlcatholic.org o puede llamarnos a Office of Religious Education 305-238-7562, Ext 7017 (Monday - Thursday) or [email protected] Oficina de Educación Religiosa, 305-238-7562 Ext. 7017 (lunes - jueves) o [email protected] CCD Volunteers needed. Adults and high schoolers welcome. Catechists, class room assistants, office help, etc. Training available. CCD News Kindergarten - 6th Grade • CCD News Kindergarten - 6th Grade CCD News Kindergarten - 6th Grade CCD News Kindergarten - 6th Grade CCD News Kindergarten - 6th Grade • CCD News Kindergarten - 6th Grade Youth Ministry News 7th - 12th Grade • Youth Ministry News 7th - 12th Grade For more information contact our Youth Minister [email protected] or 305-238-7562 Ext. 7016 stlcatholic.org/parish-ministries/youth-ministry/ Director of Youth Ministries de 7th - 8th Gra R.O.C.K. Youth Group R egistrations are open for our 7th – 8th grade youth group. We gather every Tuesday in the Assembly Hall beginning September 17th. The students experience a variety of activities designed to help them spiritually, socially, physically, and emotionally. Typical meetings include games, skits, music, talks, and small group discussions of the topic presented that night. Topics range from Catholic doctrine to spiritual and social issues relevant to a middle schooler’s life and development. Go to our website to download the registration form at stlcatholic.org/parish-ministries/youth-ministry/ B eginning September 25th this group gathers every Wednesday from 7:45 PM to 9:30 PM in the Lecture Hall. Meetings consist of gathering, opening prayer, live music (Christian rock and praise music), student led skits, topic presentations, small group discussion time, and closing prayer. Topics range from prayer to sexuality, all from the perspective of Catholic theology. Discussions go into further depth in our Bible studies, retreats and overnight Lock-Ins. Students also meet on various Friday nights in the Youth C e n t e r for social activities and dinner as well as play Ultimate Frisbee every Saturday at Coral Reef Park. Activities range from seeing a movie to going to Christian concerts. The activity for the week is always announced at the Wednesday meeting as well as our New Life facebook page called New Life Youth Group. New Life also offers special activities, such as weekend and Spring Break retreats, summer trips, paint ball games, Lock- Ins, etc. All activities are designed to foster exciting, faith filled growth. R9 9th - 12th Gra de New Life Youth Group ock the Universe & Night of Joy th th Grade Students 12 When: Friday - Sunday, September 6th – 8th, Where: Orlando, FL Cost: $225 + Food. Cost includes: 1 ticket each to Night of Joy & Rock the Universe, Transportation, Lodging Cost does not include: Food (4 meals at the hotel, 2 at the parks, 2 on the road). Register at stlcatholic.org/parish-ministries/youth-ministry/ 9th Grade Year 2 COnfirmation R egister online now to join us in September Wednesday or Sunday for Confirmation Year 2 classes. You can choose which day is better for your family. Wednesday’s class is from 7 PM – 7:30 PM followed by attendance to New Life, our high school youth group, which runs from 7:45 PM – 9:30 PM in the Lecture Hall. Sunday’s class is from 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM followed by attending the 5:30 PM Mass as a group. Go to our website to download the registration form. Stay Connected With Us! www.facebook.com/STLCatholic twitter.com/STLCatholic1 stlcatholic.org/homilies-from-the-pastor/ stlcatholic.org/live-feed/ Mass Intentions, Saints and Readings for the Week Intenciones de la Misa, Santos y Lecturas para la Semana Sunday/domingo Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Aug. 11th Wis 18: 6-9; Heb 11: 1-2, 8-19; Lk 12: 32-48 7:00 am + Recently Deceased/Bereavement Ministry 8:15 am Special Intention 9:30 am + Helen Burnett/Randy & Patti Green 11:00 am St. Louis Parish Family/Parish Priests + Carlos Estrada/Loving Family 12:30 pm + Yolanda Diaz-Albertini/Lyden Family 5:30 pm + Souls in Purgatory 7:15 pm + José Ramón Montes de Oca/Gresly-Sarjonse Monday/lunes St. Jane Fances de Chantal, religious Aug. 12th Dt 10: 12-22; Mt 17: 22-17 6:30 am + Mary Jane Renuart/Deacon from Charlotte + Isela Robaina/Loving Family 8:30 am Ivan Giraldez - Special Intention + Erdio Gomez/Dugard Family Thursday/jueves The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Aug. 15th Rv11: 19; 12: 1-6, 10; 1 cor 15: 20-27;Lk 1: 39-56 6:30 am + Isela Robaina/Loving Family 8:30 am Special Intention 7:00 pm St. Louis Parish Family/Parish Priests 8:15 pm Special Intention Friday/viernes St. Stephen of Hungary Aug. 16th Jos 24: 1-13; Mt 19: 3-12 6:30 am + Souls in Purgatory 8:30 am + Souls in Purgatory Saturday/sábado Aug. 17th Jos 24:14-29; Mt 19: 13-15 8:30 am + Alex Pattinson/Loving Mother + John Skidmore-Ellen Skidmore 5:30 pm + Bernardo Jaime/Loving wife Carlos & Patricia Rodas - Special Intention Tuesday/martes St. Pontian, Pope, and Hyppolytus, priest-martyrs Aug. 13th Dt 31: 1-8; Mt 18: 1-5, 10, 12-14 6:30 am John Barnes/Agress Family + Darwin Otalvora/Loving Family 8:30 am Fr. Mike Kish - Happy Birthday + Joe Kane & Family/FSU Catholic Student Union Sunday/domingo Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Aug. 18th Jer 38: 4-6, 8-10; Heb 12:1-4; Lk 12: 49-53 7:00 am + Recently Deceased/Bereavement Ministry Jorge Ravé - In Thanksgiving 8:15 am + Angel & Rebeca Castro/Lam Family + Moises Perez/Loving Family 9:30 am + Pauline Laviolette/Randy & Patty Green + Mary Jane Renuart/Deacon from Charlotte Wednesday/miércoles St. Maximilian Kolbe, priest-martyr 11:00 am St. Louis Parish Family/Parish Priests Aug. 14th Dt 34: 1-12; Mt 18: 15-20 + Carlos Estrada/Loving Parents 6:30 am + Fr. Wallace McGowan - St. Louis Parish Family 12:30 pm + Florence Hafner/Frances Tomcavage + Darwin Otalvora/Loving Family + Julio Bendezu/Nueva Vida 8:30 pm Fr. Paul Futuro - Happy Birthday 5:30 pm + D. J. Euwing/Pilar Carson 7:00 pm Felipe Chuy - Special Intention 7:15 pm + Marina Nuñez/Clara Ferreyra + Ramon Montes de Oca/Gresly Sarjonse Next Week’s Schedule MASS 5:30 pm 7:00 am 8:15 am 9:30 am 11:00 am 12:30 pm 5:30 pm 7:15 pm ALTAR SERVERS Witkowskis -- Carrillo/Felipe DeRosimo/Carrasquillo Vilomars Befeler/Doll deMoya/Huertas Gavilan/Cárdenas LECTORS Gerundos Loffredo/Martínez Varela/López Mowbray/Icaza Carlton/Martínez E. Doll/Befeler Youth Donna/Gabaroni VOCATION CHALICE* Stephen Porter (786-837-4117) Lourdes Manning (305-245-4423) Zoraida Torres (305-270-7936) Bob & Pat Desbiens (305-251-8988) Lauren Chue-Sang (305-233-9494) Milagros Marrou (305-234-2729) Miriam Columbro (786-430-0302) Oriele Joya-Lobaton (786-488-4298) The Nursery is OPEN every Sunday for the 9:30 and 11:00 AM Masses. *These are the persons in charge of the scheduling of the Vocation Chalice for the respective Mass. Please call them. 11 Jubilee Events Join us as we continue to celebrate our 50th Jubilee year! August 10/11 Bumper Sticker Weekend Fr. Paul will distribute our new MAGNETIC bumper sticker with the winning logo you chose with our survey! August 24/25 we will celebrate our Feast of St. Louis and have our long awaited History Museum. October 25 Handbell Choir Concert October 26 5K Run (1K for each 10 years) November 23 Concert at 4:30 PM to celebrate 50 years of inspiring music. We will have our Jubilee Choir, Children’s Choir, Cantors, Singers, Dancers, Musicians as well as the Sunday night 5:30 PM Music Ministry perform. November 23 50th Jubilee Anniversary Mass at 5:30 PM This will be our only Mass of the weekend celebrated by Archibishop Thomas Wenski Bank United Center at the University of Miami 1245 Dauer Drive Coral Gables, FL 33146 Midnight Musings / Pensamientos de Media Noche Fire in the Night Fuego en la Noche In South Florida we are used to the heat in August during the day. Usually at night things cool off. Such was not the case this past week during our “Five Nights of Fire.” Things did not cool off at night, but they got hotter… with the fire of God’s love in the Holy Spirit. Again this year our parish welcomed evangelist Jim Murphy whose prophetic words challenged us to answer in a deeper way the question that Jesus addressed to his apostles: “Who do you say that I am?” (Matthew 16:15) At first Jesus had asked what others said about him; the disciples said that he was likened to John the Baptist or Elijah– no faint praise! But then Jesus asked them what they thought about him. That same question each of us must answer. Who is Jesus for me? Not just, what does the bible say? or, what does the Church teach? But where I am in my relationship with Christ? What does Jesus mean to me? Old Stories sounded new. Jim Murphy used the theme “Who do you say that I am?” and related the question to different New Testament biblical characters: Thomas, Nicodemus, Martha and Mary, John, and the woman at the well. We have all heard these stories before, but Jim unpacked them with new insights into the character of these biblical figures and how Jesus changed their lives. He challenged us to see ourselves in their stories. All ages shared together. Devout prayer teams and enthusiastic music ministries called forth from participants of all ages an openness to God’s grace and action in their lives. Jesus drew people together–adults, teens and children, of different races, cultures and ethnic backgrounds. All celebrated our unity in the Lord, what we are called to be as a “catholic” or “universal” Church. Jesus makes us all one Body, members who can appreciate our many differences as different gifts we share in the one Lord. Time’s passage went unnoticed. Clock watchers forgot their chronologist obsessions. Caught up in the lived experience of prayer and reflection, people listened attentively, sang gustily, danced spiritedly, prayed heartily, and shared openly with each other the experience of God touching individuals and drawing people closer to each other. Thanks to Jim, the event organizers, the prayer teams, and the incredible musicians for their wonderful sharing of faith and love in Christ. En el Sur de la Florida estamos acostumbrados al intenso calor de agosto durante el día. Usualmente en las noches refresca un poco. Tal no ha sido el caso durante la pasada semana con las “Cinco Noches de Fuego.” Las noches no refrescaron, sino que se calentaron más... con el fuego del amor de Dios en el Espírtu Santo. Una vez más, éste año, nuestra parroquia dió la bienvenida al evangelista Jim Murphy cuyas proféticas palabras nos desafian a contestar con más profundidad la pregunta que Jesús le hizo a sus apóstoles: “¿Quién dices que soy yo” (Mateo 16:15). Al principio Jesús les preguntó qué dicen los demás de mí; los discípulos le decían que él se parecía a Juan el Bautista o a Elías - sin alabanzas. Pero entonces Jesús les preguntó que pensaban de él. Esa es la pregunta que cada uno de nosotros debe constestar. ¿Quién es Jesús para mi? No sólo lo que la Bíblia dice o, lo que la Iglesia enseña. Sino, ¿dónde estoy yo en mi relación con Cristo? ¿Qué significa Jesús para mí? Las viejas historias parecen nuevas. Jim Murphy usó el tema “¿Quién dices que soy?” y relacionó la pregunta con diferentes personajes bíblicos del Nuevo Testamento: Tomás, Nicodemos, Marta y María, Juan, y la mujer del pozo. Todos hemos escuchado antes estas historias, pero Jim nos presentó estos personajes bíblicos desde un punto de vista diferente y cómo Jesús cambió sus vidas. El desafio está en que nos veamos en cada una de esas historias. Todas las edades comparten juntas. Devotos equipos de oración y un ministerio de música lleno de entuciasmo que animó a los participantes de todas las edades a abrirse a la gracia y la acción de Dios en sus vidas. Jesús unió a todos - adultos, adolecentes y niños, de diferentes razas, culturas y orígenes. Todos celebramos la unidad con el Señor, lo que estamos llamados a hacer como “católicos” o Iglesia “universal.” Jesús nos hizo a todos un sólo Cuerpo, miembros que pueden apreciar nuestras muchas diferencias como diferentes dones que compartimos en un sólo Dios. El tiempo pasó sin darnos cuenta. Los obsecionados con los relójes se olvidaron. Cautivados con la viva experiencia de la oración y la reflexión, la gente escuchaba atentamente, cantaban, bailaban llenos del espíritu, y compartian libremente los unos con los otros la experiencia de sentir a Dios tocarles individualmente y acercarles a sus semejantes. Gracias a Jim, a los organizadores del evento, al equipo de oración, a los magníficos músicos por su increible manifestación de fe y amor en Cristo. Yours in Christ, Suyos en Cristo,