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“Thus it is written that the Christ would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day.” Luke 24:46 We Are A Stewardship Parish, The Hands and Feet of Christ “One Lord, One Eucharist, One Parish”

Third Sunday of Easter April 19th, 2015 9950 NW 29th Street Coral Springs, Florida 33065 Parish Office: (954) 752-3950 Fax (954) 752-3986 Website: www.standrewparish.org E-mail: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/StAndrewCC Twitter: http://twitter.com/standrewCC Office Hours: Monday 2pm -5pm; Tuesday - Friday 8am - 5pm; Saturday 9am - 5pm & Sunday 9am - 3pm

About Us Clergy Rev. Msgr. Michael A. Souckar - Pastor Rev. Flavio Montes - Parochial Vicar Rev. Jorge Perales - Parochial Vicar Rev. Normando Feliz - (Retired) Rev. Mr. Denis Mieyal - Permanent Deacon Rev. Mr. Julio De Jesus - Transitional Deacon

Pastoral Staff Mrs. Lydia Bernard-Vargas Director of Preschool 954-905-6374 Mrs. Beatriz Castro Coordinator of Religious Education 954-905-6322 Mrs. Mosi Del Aguila Stewardship Coordinator 954-905-6314 Miss Mary Forney Youth 4 Christ Minister & Director of Faith Formation 954-588-8667 - 954-905-6332

Schedule Vigil and Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday Evening Mass: (English) 5:30 p.m. & (Spanish) 7:00 p.m. Sunday Masses: (English) 7:00, 8:00, 9:30 (Children’s Mass), 11:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. (Spanish) Daily Mass Schedule Monday - Friday 7 a.m., 9 a.m. Monday - Friday (Spanish) 7 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. Confession Saturday (English & Spanish) 4:30pm - 5:30pm Sunday (Before Mass) 9am, 11am & 1pm Wednesday 7:00 - 8:00pm Adoration Chapel Weekday by appointment only (please call the office) Adoration Perpetual Adoration in Adoration Chapel Matrimony Please contact the Office at least 6 month prior to wedding. Baptism Please contact the office in advance. Baptismal Classes are offered in English & Spanish.

Mrs. Kristen Hughes School Principal 954-753-1280 Mrs. Maria Elena Kaplove Bookkeeper 954-905-6321 Mrs. Suzanne League Receptionist 954-752-3950 Mrs. Shelly Nicoll Administrative Assistant 954-905-6317 Mrs. Mary Lou Taff Music Director 954-905-6335 Outreach Department Volunteers 954-905-6316

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Upcoming Events in the Parish April 17th to 23rd - School Book Fair April 20th - Spirituality for Liturgical Ministries (English) April 24th - Bingo Night Abril 24 - Hora Santa May 1st - Concert May 2nd - Parish Picnic & Ministry Fair May 3rd - Intergenerational Event

MARK YOUR CALENDARS MONDAY, April 20th, 2015 SCHOOL BOOK FAIR (CR # 121 - SCHOOL) ROSARY GROUP (8:20AM - CHAPEL) CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP (7:00PM - MPR) YOUNG GROUP MUSIC REHEARSAL (7:30PM - CHURCH) SPIRITUALITY FOR LITURGICAL MINISTRIES (7:30PM - SOCIAL HALL) TUESDAY, April 21st, 2015 SCHOOL BOOK FAIR (CR # 121 - SCHOOL) ROSARY GROUP (8:20AM - CHAPEL) CHILDREN’S CHOIR PRACTICE (3:00PM - CHURCH) R.E. CLASSES (4:00PM - SCHOOL) CONFIRMATION I PARENT MEETING (6:00PM - SOCIAL HALL) R.E. CLASSES (6:00PM - SCHOOL) GRUPO DE ORACION SEMILLA (7:30PM - MPR) MEN’S EMMAUS FORMATION MEETING (7:30PM - MEDIA CENTER) YOUNG ADULTS MEETING (7:30PM - YOUNG ADULTS MINISTRY ROOM) ENSAYO DEL CORO SABATINO (7:45PM - CHURCH) WOMEN’S COUNCIL BOARD MEETING (7:45PM - CR # 203) WEDNESDAY, April 22nd, 2015 SCHOOL BOOK FAIR (CR # 121 - SCHOOL) ROSARY GROUP (8:20AM - CHAPEL) ST. VINCENT DE PAUL MINISTRY MEETING (9:45AM - PARISH OFFICE) CHILDREN’S HANDBELL CHOIR (3:15PM - CHURCH) ROSARY FOR LIFE (6PM - CHURCH/CHAPEL) CUB SCOUTS MEETING (6:30PM - MPR) ENSAYO DEL CORO DEL DOMINGO (7:30PM - CHURCH) ESCUELA BÍBLICA CATÓLICA YESHU’A (7:30PM - CR # 220) REUNIÓN LEGION DE MARIA (7:30PM - CR # 126) THURSDAY, April 23rd, 2015 SCHOOL BOOK FAIR (CR # 121 - SCHOOL) ROSARY GROUP (8:20AM - CHAPEL) R.E. CLASSES (4:00PM - SCHOOL) CONFIRMATION I PARENT MEETING (6:00PM - SOCIAL HALL) R.E. CLASSES (6:00PM - SCHOOL) ADULT CHOIR PRACTICE (7:30PM - CHURCH) RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY MEETING (7:30PM - CR # 203) FRIDAY, April 24th, 2015 SOCIAL EVENTS BINGO NIGHT (7PM - SOCIAL HALL) ROSARY GROUP (8:20AM - CHAPEL) HORA SANTA (8PM - CHURCH/CHAPEL) SATURDAY, April 25th, 2015 ROSARY GROUP (8:20AM - CHAPEL) R.E. CLASSES (9:00AM - SCHOOL) REZO DE LA CORONILLA (8:15PM - CHURCH/CHAPEL) SUNDAY, April 26th, 2015 RCIA CLASS (10AM - MEDIA CENTER) RCIA CLASS CHILDREN (10:30AM - CR 126 & 221) RICA ESPAÑOL (11:30AM - CR # 121) REZO DEL ROSARIO EN ESPAÑOL (2:45PM - CHURCH/CHAPEL) YOUTH 4 CHRIST - HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY (6:45PM)

DO YOU HAVE ONE HOUR TO SPARE FOR JESUS? Sign up for Adoration, Jesus is waiting for you. Bettina Favata 954-654-5614 Mary Alice 954-796-2266 Marie Campos 954-341-5350

MASS INTENTIONS Sunday, April 19th, 2015 7:00AM Fr. Perales 8:00AM Msgr. Souckar 9:30AM Msgr. Souckar 11:30AM Fr. Montes 1:30PM Fr. Perales 5:30PM Fr. Montes

Brandon Anthony Scibilia by His Mother Elsie Fisher by The Poblete Family Anastasia Koch by Pat Randazzo & Family Annie Zegeer’s Birthday (Living) by The The Zegeer Family Parroquianos de la Iglesia de Saint Andrew Ashley McGath Strum by Women’s Emmaus

Monday, April 20th, 2015 7:00AM Fr. Montes 9:00AM Fr. Perales 7:00PM Fr. Feliz

Peter & Mary Hardiman by Their Children & Family Gaetano & Francesco Cerasuolo by Ralph D’Auria Robert Nugue por Su Esposa

Tuesday, April 21st, 2015 7:00AM Fr. Perales 9:00AM TBA 7:00PM Fr. Feliz

Domingo & Magdalene Mateo by The Mateo Family Harold L. Murray, MD by Belinda & Family David Benitez por Su Hijo y Amigos

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015 7:00AM Fr. Montes 9:00AM Fr. Fenger 7:00PM Fr. Montes

Don & Rosemary Kean and Family by Marists Dorothy Heinze by The Daly Family María Teresa de Sánchez por La Familia Queija

Thursday, April 23rd, 2015 7:00AM Fr. Fenger 9:00AM Fr. Montes 7:00PM Fr. Montes

Edwin & Anne Keel by Marists Manuel Daniel Garcia by The Daly Family Sixta Tulia Quintaro por Gloria Ossa y Familia

Friday, April 24th, 2015 7:00AM Fr. Montes 9:00AM Fr. Perales 7:00PM Fr. Montes

William Edward Riehl, Sr. by Joseph & Gemma Campos Gerald Brutus by Famille Montes Juan C. Huerta Carazas por Sus Hijos

Saturday, April 25th, 2015 9:00AM Fr. Perales 5:30PM Msgr. Souckar 7:00PM Fr. Montes

Community Mass Laura Begert by Tess Ralicki Familia Aristizabal Valencia por Iván y Lía Aristizabal

Sunday, April 26th, 2015 7:00AM Msgr. Souckar 8:00AM Fr. Fink 9:30AM Fr. Perales 11:30AM Msgr. Souckar 1:30PM Fr. Montes 5:30PM Fr. Feliz

Betty Mead by The Doyle Family In Thanksgiving by The Breneville Family Helen Maher by John & Eleanor Sciacca Maria Sylvia by Dr. Jorge Queija En Acción de Gracias por el 50 Aniversario de Matrimonio de Rafael y Sonia Albino (Living) por Su Familia Saint Andrew Parishioners

Prayer for Vocations Lord, let me know clearly the work Which you are calling me to do in life, and grant me every grace I need to Answer your call with courage, love and lasting dedication to your will.

Oración por las Vocaciones Señor, déjame saber claramente el trabajo al cual Tú me llamas en la vida, y concédeme la gracia que necesito para responder a tu llamada con valentía, amor y dedicación a tu voluntad.

Dear Parishioners of Saint Andrew: April has been designated “Child Abuse Prevention Month”. All of us have a serious moral duty to keep children safe from anyone who would harm them. The Catholic Church is committed to protecting minors and vulnerable adults placed in Her care. As I hope you know by now, all clergy, seminarians, employees of the parish, school (elementary and pre-school) and religious education program, as well as parish/school volunteers who are in contact with minors are obliged to meet the safe environment requirements of the Archdiocese of Miami. These include the following: • • •

Successfully completing a national criminal background check (Renewed every 5 years). Signing and abiding by a “Code of Conduct”. Attending a VIRTUS training seminar and keeping current with monthly updates on how to identify the signs of child sexual abuse.

In addition, Saint Andrew School and Religious Education Program implement the “Teaching Touching Safety” program for children as adopted by the Archdiocese of Miami. Teaching Touching Safety is a safe environment program that speaks to children at various grade levels in an effort to keep them safe from abuse; it also includes an educational component for parents. The strong points of this program are that it is age-appropriate, geared to the different grade levels of children. Also, it is taught by teachers who know the readiness level of the children in their classroom. In addition, parents are able to opt out of the program. Nothing is taught to their children unless they approve. I recently attended one of these sessions with some of the students in our Religious Education program and found it to be a helpful instruction for students to keep safe, understand proper boundaries with adults, and what is and is not an appropriate secret to keep. Let us be clear, sexual abuse is a mortal sin, a grave offense in canon law and a felony in criminal law. It is a problem in many sectors of our society; we cannot deny it. It is never the “fault” of the one abused. All of us in the Church – from the Pope to parents – have a serious duty to do all that we can to educate ourselves about sexual abuse and to keep children and vulnerable adults safe. As Pastor of Saint Andrew Parish, I reiterate my commitment to abide by the Safe Environment Policies of the Archdiocese of Miami and to promote a loving, safe and joyful environment here for all, especially for our children. To learn more about the safe environment policies of the Archdiocese of Miami, please visit www.miamiarch.org and look for the “Protecting God’s Children” link or call Jan Rayburn, Safe Environment Coordinator for the Archdiocese of Miami, at 305-7621250. Very often those who experience sexual abuse – as a child or as an adult – face serious emotional and spiritual struggles to overcome the trauma. Should you wish to speak confidentially to one of the priests, please call the parish office for an appointment (there is no need to tell receptionist the purpose of your meeting). The priest will provide you with spiritual assistance and, if helpful, suggest a professional counselor who abides by Catholic teachings. To report child sexual abuse, notify the Department of Children and Families Abuse Hotline at: 1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873). To communicate concerns of incidents of sexual misconduct involving a cleric, employee or volunteer of the Catholic Church, contact Deacon Richard Turcotte, Ph.D., Victim Assistance Coordinator at 1-866-80-ABUSE (1-866-802-2873). Keeping children safe is not just something we do in April; it is a year-round commitment in fidelity to the Lord who said “Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these” (Matthew 19, 14). May the Lord continue to bless you and your family with His love! Monsignor Michael A. Souckar

Queridos Feligreses de Saint Andrew: El mes de abril ha sido designado como el “el Mes de la Prevención del Abuso Infantil”. Todos nosotros tenemos el deber moral de mantener a los niños a salvo de cualquiera que desee hacerles daño. La Iglesia Católica está comprometida en proteger a los menores y adultos vulnerable que están bajo nuestro cuidado. Como todos saben, ahora todo el clero, los seminaristas, los empleados de la parroquia, la escuela (primaria y pre-escolar) y el programa de educación religiosa, así como voluntarios de la parroquia y de la escuela que están en contacto con los menores de edad están obligados a cumplir con los requisitos del Ambiente Seguro de la Arquidiócesis de Miami. Estos incluyen los siguientes requisitos: • • •

Completar con éxito una revisión de antecedentes penales nacionales (Actualizado cada 5 años). Firmar y cumplir con el “Código de Conducta”. Asistir a un seminario de capacitación Virtus y mantenerse al día con actualizaciones mensuales sobre cómo identificar las señales de abuso sexual infantil.

Además, los Programas de Educación Religiosa y Escolar de Saint Andrew han implementado el programa “Enseñando Seguridad en el Contacto Físico” para niños aprobado por la Arquidiócesis de Miami. Enseñando Seguridad en el Contacto Físico es un programa de ambiente seguro que habla a los niños de diferentes grados escolares en un esfuerzo para mantenerlos a salvo de los abusos; también incluye un componente educativo para los padres. Las ventajas de este programa son que es apropiado para su edad, y dirigido a los diferentes niveles escolares de los niños. Además, es impartido por profesores que conocen el nivel de preparación de los niños en su salón de clases. También, los padres pueden optar por no participar del programa. Nada se les enseña a sus hijos sin si permiso. Hace poco asistí a una de estás sesiones con algunos de los estudiantes de nuestro programa de educación religiosa y me pareció una instrucción útil para que los estudiantes se mantengan a salvo, y entiendan los límites apropiados con los adultos, y lo que es y no es un secreto adecuado para guardar. Seamos claros, el abuso sexual es un pecado mortal, un delito grave en el derecho canónico y un delito en el derecho penal. Se trata de un problema en muchos sectores de nuestra sociedad; no podemos negarlo. Nunca es “culpa” del abusado. Todos nosotros en la Iglesia desde el Papa hasta los padres - tenemos el deber de hacer todo lo posible para educarnos sobre el abuso sexual y para mantener a los niños y adultos vulnerables seguros. Como Párroco de Saint Andrew, reitero mi compromiso de cumplir con las pólizas del Medio Ambiente Seguro de la Arquidiócesis de Miami y promover un ambiente de amor, de seguridad y de alegría aquí para todos, especialmente para nuestros hijos. Para aprender más de la pólizas de ambiente seguro de la Arquidiócesis de Miami, visite www.miamiarch.org y busque el enlace “Protegiendo a los Niños de Dios”, o llame a Jan Rayburn, Coordinadora de Ambiente Seguro de Arquidiócesis de Miami, al 305-762-1250. Muy a menudo los que sufren de abuso sexual - como niños o como adultos - se enfrentan a graves problemas emocionales y espirituales para superar sus traumas. Si desea hablar confidencialmente con uno de los sacerdotes, por favor llame a la oficina para hacer una cita (no hay necesidad de decirle a la recepcionista el propósito de su reunión). El sacerdote le proporcionará asistencia espiritual y, de ser útil, sugerir un consejero profesional que se atenga a las enseñanzas católicas. Para informar sobre el abuso sexual infantil, notifique al Hotline del Departamento de Niños y Familias de abuso al: 1-800-ABUSO (1-800-962-2873). Para comunicar preocupaciones de incidentes de mala conducta sexual de un clérigo, empleado o voluntario de la Iglesia Católica, contacte al Diácono Richard Turcotte, Ph.D., Coordinador de Asistencia de Victimas al 1-866-80-ABUSO (1-800-802-2873). Mantener a los niños seguros no es sólo algo que hacemos en abril; es un compromiso de todo el año en la fidelidad del Señor que dijo: “dejad que los niños vengan a mí, y no se lo impidáis; porque el reino de los cielos es de quienes son como ellos” (Mateo 19,14). ¡Qué el Señor los siga bendiciendo a usted y a su familia con su amor! Monseñor Michael A. Souckar

ABCD 2015 CAMPAIGN Archbishop’s Charities & Development Drive

Parish Goal : $ 250,275.00 We still remain short of our goal for the 2015 Archbishop's Charity and Development Campaign (ABCD). As you know, our goal is $250,275. To date, $213,421.16 has been contributed or pledged from our parish. Therefore, there still remains $36,853.84 to reach our goal. Contributions to the ABCD are used for the education of seminarians (including Deacon Julio De Jesus who has served our parish this year and his five classmates who will soon be ordained to the priesthood), to assist parishes and school in poor neighborhoods, to provide charitable services to the poor and immigrants, etc. If you have not yet made your donation to the 2015 ABCD, please join me and your fellow parishioners who have done so. You may contribute safely online at www.adomdevelopment.org or by using the special envelopes found in the vestibule of the church. Thank you. Msgr. Souckar

CAMPAÑA 2015 DEL ABCD Campaña de las Caridades del Arzobispo Meta Parroquial: $ 250,275.00 Todavía estamos por debajo de nuestra meta para la Campaña de las Caridades del Arzobispo para el 2015 (ABCD). Como saben, nuestra meta es de $250,275. A la fecha, $213,421.16 se han contribuído en efectivo o compromisos a nuestra parroquia; dejándonos una diferencia de $36,853.84 para llegar a nuestra meta. Las contribuciones al ABCD son usadas para la educación de los seminaristas (incluyendo al Diácono Julio De Jesús quien ha servido en nuestra Parroquia este año y sus cinco compañeros de clase quienes pronto serán ordenados sacerdotes), ayudar a las parroquias y escuelas en vecindarios pobres, proveer servicios de caridad a los pobres e inmigrantes, etc. Si usted no ha hecho su donación al ABCD del 2015, por favor únase a mi y a nuestros hermanos parroquianos que lo han hecho. Puede contribuir de una manera segura en la página web www.adomdevelopment.org o usando los sobres especiales que los puede encontrar en la entrada principal de la Iglesia. Gracias. Mons. Souckar

Join your fellow Parishioners & Neighbors

St. Andrew Parish Spring Picnic and Ministry Fair Saturday, May 2nd From 11am to 4pm Open to All - Free of Charge Hamburgers / Hot Dogs Sausage & Peppers Refreshments- Games-Rides

Fun for kids of all ages Volunteers are needed Great for Service hours

Call the Parish Office to Volunteer

St. Vincent de Paul Poor Boxes Our “Poor Boxes” are located at the church exits. We need your monetary donations, the St. Vincent de Paul Society uses 100% of your donations to help the needy. Please help us, to help them. Thank you for your monetary donations!!! OUTREACH HOURS Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am - 11:00am 954-905-6316

Pantry Items Peanut Butter/ Jelly/ Spam Pancake Mix & Syrup Please check expiration dates We Cannot distribute expired food Your Kindness & Generosity is Appreciated!!! God Bless

Year of Consecrated Life Every vocation to consecrated life is born in contemplation, from moments of intense communion and from a deep relationship of friends with Christ, from the beauty and light which was seen shining on his face. - Starting Afresh from Christ: A Renewed Commitment to Consecrated Life in the Third Millennium, no. 9

MARTYRDOM It is not the suffering but the cause that makes the Martyr. - English proverb If you would like to donate flowers to Our Lady of Guadalupe Please call the office

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Archdiocese of Miami runs one of the most robust awareness and prevention programs in the country. For more information contact the Safe Environment Office at 305-762-1250. Dating violence, defined as physical assault or acts of bodily harm, including psychological and emotional abuse, verbal or implied, that take place in private or in social situations in teens is significant in scope with 85% of boys and 88% of girls revealed that they had been the victim of this type of aggression at least once in their current dating relationship. Psychological aggression often leads to physical aggression. Dating violence may be pronounced during adolescence due to the newness of romantic relationships for boys and girls and they may not be able to constructively cope with frustration, jealousy or other negative emotions. Many of these situations are also linked to cyberbullying where teens can exploit technology to cause harm to a romantic partner including abuse of monitoring or stalking through electronic devices access and even blackmailing or extortion with stored content. Electronic dating violence is a growing problem that requires more conversation and discussion with youth about what healthy dating looks like and what dysfunctional dating looks like. If you or someone you know has been the victim of an internet predator, please contact www.cybertipline.com If you suspect child abuse call 1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873) If you have been abused by someone in the church please contact the Victim’s Assistant Coordinator at 1-866-80-abuse (1-866-802-2873)

Abril es el Mes de la Prevención del Abuso Infantil. La Arquidiócesis de Miami tiene uno de los programas más poderosos de concienciación y prevención en la nación. Para más información, comuníquese con la Oficina de Ambiente Seguro, 305762-1250. La violencia entre novios se define como la agresión física o lesiones corporales, incluyendo el abuso sicológico y emocional, verbal o implícito, que ocurre entre adolescentes en situaciones privadas o sociales. Tiene un alcance significativo, pues el 85% de los niños y el 88% de las niñas han revelado que han sido víctimas de este tipo de agresión al menos una vez durante su actual relación de noviazgo. Con frecuencia, la agresión sicológica lleva a la agresión física. La violencia en el noviazgo puede ser más pronunciada durante la adolescencia, debido a la novedad de las relaciones románticas para los jóvenes de ambos sexos, y quizás no puedan lidiar constructivamente con la frustración, los celos u otras emociones negativas. Muchas de estas situaciones también están relacionadas al ciberacoso (cyberbullying), a través del cual los adolescentes pueden utilizar la tecnología para hacer daño a una pareja romántica, incluyendo el abuso del acecho a través del acceso a aparatos electrónicos, y hasta el chantaje o la extorsión utilizando material guardado. La violencia en el noviazgo a través de los medios electrónicos es un problema que va en aumento, y para el que se necesita más conversación y discusión con los jóvenes sobre lo que es una relación saludable y una disfuncional. Si usted o alguien que conoce ha sido víctima de un predador por internet, comuníquese con www.cybertipline.com. Si tiene sospechas de abuso infantil, llame al 1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873). Si usted ha sufrido abuso por parte de alguien en la Iglesia, comuníquese con el Coordinador de Ayuda a las Víctimas, al 1-866-802-2873

Prayer Service for Persecuted Christians Sunday, April 26th at 4:00 pm at the Cathedral of Saint Mary Dear Parishioners,

Archbishop Thomas Wenski invites you to join Eastern Rite Christians in participating in a Solemn Prayer Vigil on Sunday, April 26th at 4:00 pm at the Cathedral of Saint Mary to join in solidarity and prayer for Christian Communities throughout the Middle East who are suffering persecution for their faith. The Cathedral of Saint Mary 7525 NW 2nd Ave Miami Florida 33150 Tel. 305-759-4531

ANNUAL LUNCHEON AND RAFFLE SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2015, AT 1:30 PM ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH FAMILY CENTER

10900 West Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise AN AFTERNOON OF FUN LOTS OF PRIZES AND SURPRISES!!! ENTERTAINMENT BY ROD SPENCE, AND MUCH MUCH MORE!!!!!! Donation: Luncheon $25.00 – Adults $15.00 kids under 12 yrs. Raffle Prizes to be awarded at Luncheon 1st Prize…….$1,000.00 2nd Prize……$300.00 3rd Prize……$100.00 Donation: $1.00 each ticket or book of 6 for $5.00 Proceeds to Benefit – Educational Fund, Holy Rosary Church and Primary School, Kingston, Jamaica INFORMATION & TICKETS:Angela Lindo 954-974-8453 Sponsored By – CHRISTIAN AWARENESS ASSOCIATION, INC.

CATHOLIC CONVERSATIONS ON THE SCRIPTURES Archdiocese of Miami - Office of Lay Ministry and Adult Faith Formation April 19, 2015 Third Sunday of Easter Gospel reading Luke 24:35-48 [To be read aloud] The two disciples recounted what had taken place on the way, and how Jesus was made known to them in the breaking of bread. While they were still speaking about this, he stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” But they were startled and terrified and thought that they were seeing a ghost. Then he said to them, “Why are you troubled? And why do questions arise in your hearts? Look at my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Touch me and see, because a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you can see I have.” And as he said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. While they were still incredulous for joy and were amazed, he asked them, “Have you anything here to eat?” They gave him a piece of baked fish; he took it and ate it in front of them. He said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses and in the prophets and psalms must be fulfilled.” Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. And he said to them, “Thus it is written that the Christ would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day and that repentance, for the forgiveness of sins, would be preached in his name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things.”

Brief commentary:

The Easter season calls us to recall and reground ourselves in the origins of the Christian faith and church. For this reason the first readings are taken from the book of the Acts of the Apostles, the only New Testament book that explicitly offers memories of the early years, triumphs and struggles, of the Christian communities being founded by the spirited apostles of Jesus Christ. The author of Acts – also the author of ‘Luke’ – speaks to us through speeches like those of Peter, with the Christian conviction that the crucifixion of Jesus was not the result of random chance, but both the consequence of Jesus’ life and message, but especially of God’s plan of salvation. In today’s speech Peter consoles his listeners who were confronted by their complicity in the crucifixion; and he does so comforting because ‘they and their leaders’ had “acted out of ignorance.” How much suffering by the Jewish people would have been avoided had Christians throughout the centuries paid attention to these words! For the Jewish people are no more collectively guilty of Jesus’ death as Americans are collectively guilty of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. And as the Catechism of the Catholic Church well states, “all sinners are somehow” connected to his death. The earliest Christian professions attributed the ultimate reason and mystery of Jesus’ passion to the inscrutable divine plan, and as central “for the forgiveness of sins” and the redemption of the world: the common New Testament expression (in varying forms), “Thus it is written that the Christ would suffer and rise from the dead…” attests to this (Luke 24:48). Today’s second reading from the first letter of John calls on all to be honest about sinfulness, which so thoroughly infects our lives, relationships, and corrupts our world; and thus it also tells us about our need of divine expiation, repentance, and new life lived in the light of God’s will. Today’s gospel reading follows the appearance of Jesus to the disciples of Emmaus, who, after their encounter with the risen Christ on the road and recognizing him “in the breaking of bread,” returned to Jerusalem testifying to the first community about what they had experienced. There and then the risen Jesus stood in their midst. Their reaction is described with highly emotionally charged words: startled, terrified, troubled, incredulous for joy, amazed. It is an experience that is both ‘terrifying and fascinating’ (Rudolf Otto’s, The Idea of the Holy). Jesus responds to each of their needs: he gives them his peace, he assures them of the reality of the resurrected glorious body, invites them to come near and touch him, reminds them of the divine plan about his death and rising foretold in the scriptures. Jesus finally commissions them to be his witnesses to the world. We too have been visited by the risen Christ and have touched him. His resurrection was a breakthrough for him and for us, and we have experienced him not as a ghostly figure, but as the absolutely alive and absolutely powerful One, our “Advocate” (1 John 2:2) who comes to our encounter, and who calls us to recognize him and touch him particularly in our neighbor in need. We too are “witnesses to these things.” We too are anointed to witness with our lives and our words to the saving life-giving power of the crucified and risen Jesus Christ, our Lord, to a world in need of living grace that overcomes the corrosiveness of sin and death. Today our Christian sisters and brothers in Iraq, Syria, Libya, Nigeria, and many other places, are sustained and strengthened by the risen One; let us also – as his Body – come to their rescue in whatever ways we can this Easter and always! Today’s reading offers significant messages:

• Every Easter season Christians everywhere are renewed in our identity and mission, by recalling the beginnings of the Church, founded by the life, passion, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus. • The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is not a chance-event, but the centerpiece of God’s plan of salvation for all humanity. Christians are told throughout the New Testament that the salvation of all sinners is the reason for which Jesus Christ willingly offered himself. • Christians have been touched by the risen Christ and have touched him. Most especially we are to recognize the risen Christ and touch his wounds in neighbor who is in need.

For our shared or personal reflection: After a brief pause for silent reflection share your answers, ideas or feelings. • Do I search the Scriptures to encounter the Word of God and be transformed by it? • How have I experienced the presence and touch of the risen Lord in my life? • How am I a witness to others of the resurrection of Jesus Christ? Do I recognize the presence of the crucified and risen Lord in my neighbor? Suggested readings: Catechism of the Catholic Church paragraphs 422-451, 597-605

REFLEXIONES CATÓLICAS SOBRE LA BIBLIA Arquidiócesis de Miami - Oficina de Ministerios Laicos y Formación de Adultos en la Fe 19 de Abril de 2015 III Domingo de Pascua (Ciclo B) Lectura del santo Evangelio según San Lucas 24:35-48 En aquel tiempo, contaban los discípulos lo que les había pasado por el camino y cómo habían reconocido a Jesús al partir el pan. Estaban hablando de estas cosas, cuando se presenta Jesús en medio de ellos y les dice: “Paz a vosotros.” Llenos de miedo por la sorpresa, creían ver un fantasma. Él les dijo: “¿Por qué os alarmáis?, ¿por qué surgen dudas en vuestro interior? Mirad mis manos y mis pies: soy yo en persona. Palpadme y daos cuenta de que un fantasma no tiene carne y huesos, como veis que yo tengo.” Dicho esto, les mostró las manos y los pies. Y como no acababan de creer por la alegría, y seguían atónitos, les dijo: “¿Tenéis ahí algo que comer?” Ellos le ofrecieron un trozo de pez asado. Él lo tomó y comió delante de ellos. Y les dijo: “Esto es lo que os decía mientras estaba con vosotros: que todo lo escrito en la ley de Moisés y en los profetas y salmos acerca de mí tenía que cumplirse.” Entonces les abrió el entendimiento para comprender las Escrituras. Y añadió: “Así estaba escrito: el Mesías padecerá, resucitará de entre los muertos al tercer día, y en su nombre se predicará la conversión y el perdón de los pecados a todos los pueblos, comenzando por Jerusalén. Vosotros sois testigos de esto.”

Comentario breve:

El tiempo de Pascua nos llama a recordar y regresar – fundarnos – en los orígenes de la fe e Iglesia cristiana. Por esta razón las primeras lecturas son tomadas el libro de los Hechos de los Apóstoles, el único libro del Nuevo Testamento que ofrece recuerdos explícitamente de los primeros años, los triunfos y desafíos, de las comunidades cristianas fundadas por los apóstoles animados de Jesucristo. El autor de los Hechos – también el autor de ‘Lucas’ – nos habla a través de discursos como el de Pedro, con la convicción cristiana de que la crucifixion de Jesús no fue el resultado de chance y fortuito, sino de la consecuencia de la vida y mensaje de Jesús, pero especialmente del plan divino de salvación. En el discurso de hoy Pedro consuela a su audiencia quien fueran confrontados por su complicidad en la crucifixión; y lo hace confortándolos porque ‘ellos y sus lideres’ habían “actuado con ignorancia.” ¡Cuánto sufrimiento del pueblo judío se hubiese evitado si los cristianos a lo largo de los siglos hubiesen atendido a estas palabras! El pueblo judío no es mas colectivamente culpable de la muerte de Jesús que los Estado Unidenses son colectivamente culpables del asesinato del presidente Abraham Lincoln. Y como nos dice aptamente el Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica, “todos los pecadores están de alguna manera” conectados con la muerte de Jesús. Las profesiones de los primeros cristianos atribuyeron la razón y misterio de la pasión de Jesús al plan inescrutable divino, y como central “para el perdón de los pecados” y la redención del mundo: la expresión común (en varias formas), “Esta escrito que el Cristo sufriría y resucitaba de entre los muertos…” atestigua a esto (Lucas 24:48). La segunda lectura de la primera carta de Juan nos llama a todos a ser honestos sobre nuestro pecado, que tan profundamente infecta nuestras vidas, relaciones, y corrompe nuestro mundo; y así nos comunica sobre nuestra necesidad de expiación divina, arrepentimiento, y nueva vida a la luz de la voluntad divina. El evangelio de hoy es la continuación del relato de la apariencia de Jesús a los discípulos de Emaús, quienes, después de haberse encontrados con el Cristo resucitado en el camino y reconociéndolo en “la fracción del pan,” regresaron a Jerusalén testificando a la primera comunidad sobre lo que habían experimentados. Allí y entonces Jesús resucitado se presento en medio de ellos. Sus reacciones se describen con palabras emocionalmente cargadas: atemorizados, sorprendidos (asombrados), alarmados, incrédulos con alegría, atónitos. Es una experiencia que es ambas ‘aterrorizante y fascinante’ (referir a La Idea de lo Sagrado por Rudolf Otto). Jesús responde a cada una de sus necesidades: les otorga su paz, les asegura de la realidad de su cuerpo resucitado glorioso, les invita a acercársele y tocarle, les recuerda del plan divino sobre su muerte y resurrección previstas en las escrituras. Jesús finalmente los envía como sus testigos al mundo. También a nosotros nos ha visitado el Cristo resucitado y lo hemos tocado. Su resurrección fue el gran logro para el y para nosotros, y lo hemos encontrado no como un fantasma, sino como el vivo absoluto y poderoso absoluto, nuestro “Abogado Defensor” (1 Juan 2:2) quien viene a nuestro encuentro, y nos llama a reconocerlo y tocarlo particularmente en nuestro prójimo necesitado. Somos también “testigos de estas cosas.” También somos ungidos para dar testimonio con nuestras vidas y palabras sobre el poder vivificador del crucificado y resucitado Jesucristo, nuestro Señor, a un mundo en gran necesidad de la gracia salvadora que supera la corrupción del pecado y la muerte. Hoy nuestras hermanas y hermanos cristianos en Irak, Siria, Libia, Nigeria, y muchos otros lugares, están sostenidos y fortalecidos por el Resucitado; ¡También nosotros – como su Cuerpo – debemos ir a sus rescate de cualquier manera posible esta Pascua y siempre! La lectura de hoy nos presenta tres ideas importantes:

• Cada Pascua los cristianos en todo lugar renuevan su identidad y misión, recordando los comienzos de la Iglesia, fundada por la vida, pasión, y resurrección del Señor Jesús. • La muerte y resurrección de Jesucristo no es un evento de casualidad, sino es el centro del plan divino para la salvación del mundo. El Nuevo Testamento le anuncia a los cristianos de que la salvación de los pecadores fue la razón por la cual Jesucristo se ofreció voluntariamente. • Los cristianos han sido tocados por el Cristo resucitado y lo han tocado. Especialmente hemos de reconocerlo y tocarle sus llagas en nuestro prójimo necesitado.

Para la reflexión personal o comunitaria: Después de una pausa breve para reflexionar en silencio, comparta con otros sus ideas o sentimientos. • ¿Busco las Escrituras para encontrar la Palabra de Dios y ser transformada por ella? • ¿Cómo he experimentado la presencia y el toque del Señor resucitado en mi vida? • ¿Cómo soy un testigo a los demás de la resurrección de Jesucristo? ¿Reconozco la presencia del Señor crucificado y resucitado en mi Lecturas recomendadas: Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica, párrafos 422-451, 597-605 prójimo?

Please Keep Our Service Men & Women in Your Prayers Chelsea Madarang Edward Harrison Frank Volpe Jennifer Carns John F. Marion Tommy Simmons Scott Crossley Andres Donoso Luis Carlo Moyano Michael Schnable Christopher Holting Scott Maricic Kasper Hein Jason Jonathan Alton Pelayo Anita Scattone Michael Patrick Rosa Anthony Monte Kenneth Kozlowski Michael Melione George E. Ellis, Jr. Joshua Hunter Joseph Langlois II William Kasten Trevor Anderson John Hughes James Cant Jimmie Holland Joshua Trulock Aaron Brill Joseph Vera Mario Alejandrino Gabrielle Alejandrino Cristian Oviedo Chris Ducharme Marco Monroy Randy Renneisen Roberto Gouveia Jonathan Hall Ray Gallimore Adam Cordiviola Sandra Ibañez Laura Lee Flannery Allan Park Brandon Trubey Matthew Desmond Thomas Lucas Paul R. Alexander Dena DeLucia Charles Flanagan

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Justice Corner .April 19, 2015 Repentance & Forgiveness Today’s readings all speak about “repentance and the forgiveness of sins.” We bask in the joy of Easter knowing that we have been forgiven. It is good to remember that God’s gift of forgiveness requires us to be merciful and forgiving towards others. Jesus taught us to pray, “Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.” This week, think about people who have offended you and choose to forgiven them. If the pain of their offense is too great, pray for the grace to forgive. Then pray daily for God to bless that person abundantly. Your prayers have the power to heal you, and prevent you becoming hateful. The world needs our prayers too. Let us pray for those who persecute the innocent, pray for the grace to sow love instead of hatred, and pray that God will touch the hearts of all who go about the world doing violence and evil.

Congratulations to the Newly Baptized April 11th & 12th Agustina Micaela Cueva Nicole Collazos Santos Aviles Perez Stella Favata

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Remember the Departed Mildred Sciarrillo Jacquelyn F. Miller Richard A. Nappi Victims of War and Terrorism

The Sick Adam Dietsch Adele Gerstman Adriana Barrera Aida Rivadeneira Albert Misko Alberto Vértiz Alexandra Murgado Alfred Gertz Alvaro Gutierrez Amena Kan Amy Anderman Ana Castañón Ana Gloria Mirabal Ana Milena Mera Ana Ribeirinho Angel Valerio Angela Chandley Anthony Mecca Anthony Ribeau Arlene Mandel Ashley Strum Audrey Tegenkanp Aurora Correa Barbara Anderson Barbara Branigan Barbara Matalon Becky Dwoskin Becky Tooley Berta Martin Billy Mc Quilken Bishop Friend Blasina Antonio Bob Sotkiewicz Bobby Neitz Brenda Hufstetler Brian Thomas Green Brianna Stribling Bride Lindwurn Brock Lerner Carlos Raúl Sevilla Carlos Solares Carmen Ramos Carmen Rivas Carol Ann Wakefield Carol Foster Carol Ruhl Carol Slotwinski Cassie (Child) Catalina Alvarez Catalina Cruz Catherine Benoit Cathy Bowen Cathy Carns Cher Souci Cheri Kostigen Chip Temple Chris Rizzo Christian J. Honeycutt (Child) Chris Lapi Christine Robinson Cindy Doyle

Cesar Rodriguez Valerio Cesilio Figueroa Clifford Lee Flannery Cortney Calcanes Cristy Girgenti Cruz Colón Cynthia Temple Dalma Piper Daniel Leone Darlene Irwin David Natur David O’Hara David Scheuerman Denise DiCarlo Denise Walsh Dennis Lockrey Desiree Perron Diana Caraballo Diane Hughes Donald Perron Doni Judkowitz Donna McGlade Donna Silvia Dori Minnelli Dorothy Mirarchi Dorothy Savage Drew Bevis Dylan Perron Eduardo Ortiz Ellen Kramer Elaine Power Eliana Guerra Eliane Sajous Eileen Kelly Eileen Wesolowski Eleanor Amico Elemer Michaelis Elizabeth Peck Elizabeth Rotondella Elizabeth Sabga Pilato Emilio Scaglione Ethan Lalinde (child) Evan Murphy Eva Prince Felix Subervi Flora Velez Fran Mandalari Francis Savage Fred Epstein Freddie Batista Gail Jacobson Gaudencio Mateo Gayle Rochford Geri Deloughery Gigi Fontanilla Gina Cabrera Glenda Lloyd Gloria Catalano Gloria Cohen Gloria Nazzaro Gloria Tobón Graciela Abreu de la Cruz

Greg Ougourlian Guillermo Vértiz Halie Summer Gerstman Hilza DaSilva Hipólita Figueroa Idania Chang Ismenia Samayoa Itala Sibille Ivan Reich Jack Lockrey Jack Spitzer Jackie Cortes-Walker James Chambers James Farr James LaSorella James Yhap Jamie Cayuso Jane Hinkle Jane Lawrence Jay Gallagher Jean Baptiste Jean Mahraj Jim Caporossi Jimmy Albrecht Joanne Nin Joanne Voit Joe Bartezak Joe Silvia John Gervais John Greaves John McKay John Morrissey Jon Wilson Jorge Gallo, Jr. Jose A. Colon, Sr. Joseph Bonfiglio Joseph Menno Joseph Schaeffer Joseph Yhap Joshua Henriquez Joy Phillips Juan Daniel Gomez (Child) Juan Torres Judy Summerlin Juliana Marchini Justo Gonzalez Karen Georgina Kathleen Keyte Kathryn Seelye Katy Derner (Child) Kelly & Scott Murphy & Family Kenny Evans Kerry Clemmensen Kerry Sylvester Kim O’Connor Krista Rowland Kristy Dolmane Lagrent Verret Laura Lee Flannery Laura Rodriguez Larry K.

Lawrence Castañón Lenny Minichiello Leonor Robayo de Vila Ljerka Rebrovic Ligia Chang Lilian Rodriguez Linda Ribeau Lorie Skinner Lourdes Rovira Louvenia Davis Lucille Dentzer Lucy Marrone Luis Fernando Giraldo Madeline Wolner Manuel Chang Manuel Ryall Mario Bacchi Marcia Taylor Mark Lixie Mark Silverman Marguerite Lapp Marie Bettlejewski Marie Pegram Marion Broadhead Marlene Gentile Marlene Hixon Mary Crow Mary Mulder Mary Anne Becker Mary Jane Carns Matthew James (child) Maureen Bude Maurice Braunstein Mel Greene Melanie Huelett Michael Georgina Michael Keyte Michael Rickson Michelle Canzio Mike Foster Nancy Gerner Nancy Marsh Nat Chandley Nelly Zavaleta Nicole Seiler Nina Arlook Ofelia Subervi Olivia Tyler (child) Omar Rumbos Oscar Vértiz Pam Aubertin Pat Campbell Patricia Hoffman Patricia Mostecak Patricia Puglisi Patricia Scott Patrick Chase Paul Geyer Paul Henriques Pauline Giguere Philip Branigan, Jr Piper Anne Palmieri

Porfirio Vásquez Priscilla Drenberg Quentin H. Girgenti Raúl Ríos Raúl Vértiz Regina Hammes Richard Barthel Richard Clewell Richard Francis Ball Rick Cupo Robert Larracuente Robert Pegram Robert Sobkoski Rochelle Isaacs Ron Chicoyne Ron Gerner Rose Rizzo Roseann Chapparone Roy Kassebaum Ruth Hunt Ruth Oxley Sal Anzelone Shane K. Calvello (child) Sherri Franzi Sig Kalinowski Stephen Bruck Stephen Keenan Stephen Grieve Stephanie Branigan Sue Connell Brown Susana Foster Susan Randazzo Suzette Vásquez Teresa Bellaby Teresa Bowlan Terry Proscia Theresa Moraley Thomas Nicholson Trisha Forte Veronica Pierce Vincent Eagleston Vinnie Bonvino Viv Nye Walter LaPrade Wayne Oxley Yolanda Río Zephaniah Satahoo

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Sunday by Sunday

Domingo a Domingo

SAVORING THE EXPERIENCE One of the wonderful things about vacations is the time we spend two or three weeks afterward savoring the experience, sharing vacation photos and memories with our family and friends. This kind of reflection puts us back in touch with the original experience and reminds us of the relaxation and wonder the vacation afforded us. Today, on the Third Sunday of Easter, the Church blesses us with reminders of what we celebrated two Sundays ago. All three readings are reflections on the meaning of the death and resurrection of Christ. One of the threads running through these reflections is that the purpose of the Lord’s suffering, death, and resurrection was to save us, to forgive our sins. We are given fifty days to ponder this reality—fifty days to savor the experience of Christ’s dying and rising for us. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51 — 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20 Sunday: Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29; 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18

SABOREA LA EXPERIENCIA Una de las cosas maravillosas sobre las vacaciones es que después de nuestro regreso nos pasamos dos o tres semanas saboreando la experiencia, compartiendo las fotos y recuerdos con nuestra familia y amistades. Esta clase de reflexión nos vincula nuevamente a la experiencia original y nos hacer volver a vivir el descanso y las maravillas que la vacación nos proporcionó. Hoy, el Tercer Domingo de Pascua, la Iglesia nos da la bendición de unos recordatorios de lo que celebramos hace dos domingos. Las tres lecturas son reflexiones del significado de la muerte y resurrección de Cristo. Uno de los hilos que unen a estas reflexiones es que el propósito del sufrimiento, la muerte y la resurrección del Señor fue para salvarnos y perdonar nuestros pecados. Tenemos cincuenta días para contemplar esta realidad –cincuenta días para saborear la experiencia de la muerte y resurrección de Cristo por nosotros. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Monday:

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Third Sunday of Easter Tuesday: St. Anselm Wednesday: Administrative Professionals Day; Earth Day Thursday: St. George; St. Adalbert Friday: St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen; National Arbor Day Saturday: St. Mark

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes:

Hch 6:8-15; Sal 119 (118):23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 Martes: Hch 7:51 — 8:1a; Sal 31 (30):3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Miércoles: Hch 8:1b-8; Sal 66 (65):1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 Jueves: Hch 8:26-40; Sal 66 (65):8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Viernes: Hch 9:1-20; Sal 117 (116):1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Sábado: 1 Pe 5:5b-14; Sal89(88):2-3, 6-7,16-17;Mc 16:15-20 Domingo: Hch 4:8-12; Sal 118 (117):1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29; 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Tercer Domingo de Pascua Martes: San Anselmo Miércoles: Día de la Tierra; Día de Administradores Profesionales Jueves: San Jorge; san Adalberto Viernes: San Fidel de Sigmaringa; Día del Árbol Sábado: San Marcos

NATURE’S LESSON

LECCIONES DE LA NATURALEZA

Believe one who has tried, you shall find a fuller satisfaction in the woods than in books. The trees and the rocks will teach you that which you cannot hear from the masters.

Créeme porque lo he probado, encontrarás mucho más en los bosques que en los libros. Los árboles y las rocas te enseñarán lo que no pueden decirte los maestros. — San Bernardo de Claraval

— St. Bernard of Clairvaux

REMEMBER SAINT ANDREW PARISH IN YOUR ESTATE

Why use Envelopes? The regular use of Sunday envelopes is so important!!! Whenever we do not have a record of contributions or when contributions have ceases, we have no way of knowing whether someone is still joining our community of worship or not. Unless we know someone is a practicing Catholic, delays and hard feelings can result when people want to be married, when they want their child baptized, or when they want to be a godparent or a sponsor. We go through this with people every day. It is the Church, not just this parish, which insists that signs of good faith commitment be present on these occasions. It is simple to establish and maintain a record of attendance at Mass and parish support—simply by using the envelopes that parish provides. This is also necessary in order to enroll your child in our religious education or sacramental preparation programs, and to obtain a favorable tuition rate at a Catholic school. You must be able to demonstrate that you are a practicing Catholic—that you are participating at Mass and contributing to the support of the Church. Filling out a registration form alone does not accomplish this, USING ENVELOPES ON SUNDAY DOES OR FAITH DIRECT. It also enables us to thank you and provide you with a record of your contributions for tax purposes.

Thank you for your Prayer, Service and Generous Giving!!! Weekly Collection report for weekend of: 4/12/2015 Masses

People Count

Collection

Saturday 5:30 PM Saturday 7 PM Sunday 7 AM Sunday 8 AM Sunday 9:30 AM Sunday 11:30AM

350 440 146 192 792 817

$3,499.00 $1,669.00 $3,384.00 $1,767.00 $7,087.00 $1,476.00

Sunday 1:30 PM

421

$2,832.32

Sunday 5:30 PM

411

$2,879.00

Total

3,569

$24, 593.32

¿Por qué hay que usar los Sobres? Special accounts and collections ¡El uso regular de los sobres dominicales es muy importante! Cuando no tenemos un registro de contribución o cuando las contribuciones paran, no tenemos manera de saber si usted está aún asistiendo a la parroquia o no. A menos que nosotros sepamos que la persona es católica practicante, esto atrasa y ocasiona resentimientos cuando las personas quieren casarse, bautizar a un niño/a, o quieren ser padrinos. Nosotros tenemos estás situaciones todos los días. Es la Iglesia, no sólo esta parroquia, la cual insiste en que señales de compromiso de FE sean presentes en estás ocasiones. Es sencillo establecer y mantener un registro de asistencia a Misa y de apoyo a la Parroquia, simplemente usando los sobres que la Parroquia les da. Esto es necesario también, para inscribir a su hijo en los programas de educación religiosa o en los programas de preparación para algún sacramento, y para obtener un mejor precio en la matrícula de su hijo en una Escuela Católica. Usted debe demostrar que es Católico practicante, que usted participa de las Misas y contribuye apoyando a la Iglesia. Llenar un registro no es suficiente. HAY QUE USAR LOS SOBRES LOS DOMINGOS O USAR FAITH DIRECT. Esto también nos permite agradecerles y proveerles un registro de sus contribuciones para sus impuestos.

Collection Description Office envelopes Children’s envelopes Capital Campaign School Financial Aid Outreach Youth 4 Christ Candles R.E. Children

Amount

Total special collections:

$ 1,604.00

$ 1,058.00 $ 106.00 $ 0.00 $ 264.00 $ 170.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 6.00

Total of all collections: $ 26,197.32

Please notify the Parish Office of any changes in your address or phone number. Thank you!

Blessed Are You Mathew 5:3-12

Give yourself the gift of a retreat, invite a family member, ask a friend. This is the moment—the opportunity– to be renewed– to come and rest in God’s love. This is the time to draw near to God because God is very near to you!

Women’s Retreat When: April 24, 25, and 26, 2015 Where: Our Lady Of Florida Spiritual Center North Palm Beach, Fl.

Cost: $195.00 per person Registration available in the Parish Office or online www.ourladyofflorida.org For more information please contact Mary Forney 954-588-8667 or E-mail [email protected]