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St. Monica Catholic Church and School |
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Established May 14, 1959 |
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St. Monica Catholic Church |
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November 11, 2007
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A Christian Community of Faith Proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus in Miami Gardens
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Una Comunidad Cristiana de Fe Proclamando el Evangelio de Jesus en Miami Gardens
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3490 Northwest 191 Street, Miami Gardens, FL 33056-2997 Parish: (305) 621-9846 Fax: (305) 621-5608 School: (305) 621-2356 email: pastor@saintmonica.org webpage: www.saintmonica.org
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Fr. Carlos J. Miyares Díaz – Parish Priest Deacon Marco Rosales – Parish Deacon Mary Bowers – Parish Office Manager Clementina Durán – Parish Secretary
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Mrs. Christine González – School Principal Dr. James J. Kerr – Pastoral Assistant / Adult Religious Education Parish Council Chairperson – Sybil Wilson Finance Council Chairperson – Steve Horsford
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MASS SCHEDULE / HORARIO DE MISASSaturday/Sábado: 7:00PM English/Español Sunday/Domingo: 9:30AM English 11:30AM Español Weekdays- Tuesday through Friday/ Diaria- Martes a Viernes: 7:30PM English/Español Holy Days/Día de Precepto: 8:00AM English 7:30PM English/Español
RECONCILIATION / RECONCILIACIONSaturday/Sábado: 5:00PM – 6:00PM |
BAPTISMS / BAUTIZOSEnglish: Call parish office for information and requirements. Must speak to Father Carlos before choosing date and Godparents. Español: Información todos los domingos después de las 12:30PM en el salón. Antes de escoger la fecha y los Padrinos debe hacer una cita para hablar con el Padre Carlos.
MARRIAGE / MATRIMONIOBy appointments, minimum six months in advance. Cita previa, minimo de seis meses de preparación.
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Stewardship/Colecta: November 4, 2007 $4,305.00 + All Saints Day $217.00 Thank You/Gracias In gratitude to God for his blessings and in response to his command, the first ten percent of all collections will be given to the poorest of the poor throughout the world. En gratitud a Dios por todas las bendiciones, y respondiendo a su mandamiento, el primer diez por ciento de todas las colectas se le dará a los más pobres en el mundo.
Last Week: $430.00 Current Fund: $6,067.00Founded June 2005 $40,000 Already Distributed to the Poorest of the Poor |
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Jesus Is Lord! Jesus Es Señor! Jesus Est Le Seigneur! Jezi Se Granmet La! Jesus Is Lord! |
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This Week/ Esta Semana…
Mass Intentions / Intenciones de las Misas…
Saturday, November 10, Sábado 7:00PM All Souls Novena, Puerto Rico Feast Day Ntra. Sra. De le Divina Providencia
Sunday, November 11, Domingo 9:30AM All Souls Novena Jolson & Maribel Díaz / Family 11:30AM † Vicente & Guillermina Zambrano / Lola & María Rodríguez † Martis Torres / Frances Aparicio
Monday, November 12, Lunes NO MASS
Tuesday, November 13, Martes 7:30PM Community of St. Monica
Wednesday, November 14, Miércoles 7:30PM † Carlos A. García / Family
Thursday, November 15, Jueves 7:30PM Special Intention
Friday, November 16, Viernes 7:30PM Catalina Pilarte / Alba Gómez
Saturday, November 17, Sábado 7:00PM Group of the Divine Child † Hector Camps / Family
Sunday, November 18, Domingo 9:30AM Cecilia & Hubert Beckford / Family Sandra Souza / Women’s Guild 11:30AM † Luis Pariente / María Pariente Jasmin Santiago / Family
To schedule YOUR mass intention, call or visit the Parish Office. New policy will apply.
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Activities/Actividades… November 12, Monday/Lunes: Emmaus/Emaús, 8:00PM, Hall November 13, Tuesday/Martes: Clase de Inglés, 7:00PM Legión de María, 8:00PM, Hall November 14, Wednesday/Miércoles: Choir English, 8:15PM, Church Movimiento Juan XXIII, 8:00PM, classroom November 15, Thursday/Jueves: Clase de Inglés, 7:00PM Grupo de Oracion, 8:00PM, Church Youth Group – HS Students, 8:00PM November 16, Friday/Viernes: Group of the Divine Child, 7:00PM, Room 101 Choir Spanish, 8:00PM, Church Cursillo de Cristiandad, 8:00PM, Hall Jovenes Adultos/Young Adults, 8:00PM November 17, Saturday/Sábado: Hard Hats, 8:00AM as needed Mbofra Ne Nyame/Children & God 12:30PM, Church November 18, Sunday/Domingo: Adult Bible Study- Spanish, 10:00AM, Room 107 RICA Spanish 10:00AM, Room ? Adult Bible Study English 10:45AM, Room 108 RCIA English 10:45AM, Room 108 Religious Education for Children, 10:45AM
Readings/Lecturas… Monday, November 12, Lunes Wis 1:1-7 & Luke 17:1-6 Tuesday, November 13, Martes Wis 2:23-3:9 & Luke 17:7-10 Wednesday, November 14, Miércoles Wis 6:1-11 & Luke 17:11-19 Thursday, November 15, Jueves Wis 7:22b-8:1 & Luke 17:20-25 Friday, November 16, Viernes Wis 13:1-9 & Luke 17:26-37 Saturday, November 17, Sábado Wis 18:14-16,19:6-9 & Luke 18:1-8 Sunday, November 18, Domingo Mal 3:19-20, 2 Thes 3:7-12 & Luke 21:5-19
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Reflection…
The Future Is Now
The number seven is prominent in today’s Scripture readings. It and other numbers such as 3, 10, 12, 40 and 50 also appear in the Bible many times. As they are used in Scripture, they have a special meaning beyond just a head count. On the seventh day of creation, Genesis tells us God rested, the work was done, the wheel had come full circle, the cycle was complete. Thus seven indicated completion. Jewish law used to say they had to forgive seven times, understanding seven as a number, but Jesus says we have to forgive seven times seventy or until it is complete. The woman that was married seven times in today’s gospel couldn’t be any more married than she was. Many of the Biblical numbers carry additional meanings, as does the number 13 in many countries.
A major problem for the Jewish people was dealing with the problem of evil. How come evil people seem to prosper and good people seem to suffer? When will payback come for evil people? At the time of Jesus, most Jewish people did not believe in an after life. Consequently the idea of reward or punishment, heaven or hell, did not have any meaning for their lives. Today’s Gospel shows the Sadducees trying to make Jesus look foolish with the story of the seven brothers who married the woman, and who will be her husband in the next life. Jesus sidesteps their question and puts the dialogue into a whole new level.
The people who did not believe in resurrection saw success, family, wealth and health in this life as part of the reward for living a good life, and sickness and suffering in this life as punishment for sin. The great H.G. Wells used
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to insist that an eternity of H.G. Wells would be intolerable. How do you and I feel about an eternity of self? For me it’s an eternity of God in which we share and I can’t think of anything better.
I do believe the reality of resurrection is an ongoing transformation of life. For me death is not an end, it is a transformation to a higher form of life. The commitment to resurrection is a choice, and it is a choice for today. Resurrection starts today and the transformation impacts all our relationships. There used to be a quote about the seventh son of a seventh son, but as we all are children of God on our way to our Father’s house, the only number that counts is to be on the inside.
Resurrection is a go for me, and I’d rather be there than miss it. If now is not the future you want, time is running out to change it. Hope you’re with me!
Jim Kerr |
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Parish News / Noticias de la Parroquia…
Masses to Thank Veterans! November 11, 9:30AM and 11:30AM Masses November 11 is Veterans Day. Originally it was called Armistice Day, commemorating the armistice which ended World War I. It is a day when we recall the sacrifice of thousands of men and women who served our country in the armed forces. We are going to say “thank you” here at St Monica. All who served in the army, air force, navy, marines, or coast guard are invited to attend our Masses at 9:30AM or 11:30AM. Let them know. Gracias, Veteranos! November 11, 9:30AM and 11:30AM misas El 11 de noviembre es el Día de los Veteranos. Es un día para darle las gracias a los que fueron miembros de las furezas armadas de los Estados Unidos. Inviten a todos veteranos a asistir las misas el 11 de noviembre para que nosotros le podamos decir, 'gracias.'
Celebrate Puerto Rico Feast Day Saturday, November 10, 7:00PM Mass and dinner/dance. Come and enjoy. Fiesta Patronal de Puerto Rico Sábado, 10 de noviembre, misa de 7:00PM, con la acostumbrada cena bailable.
2nd Collection November 18 for the Campaign for Human Development. Please give generously. Segunda Colecta 18 de noviembre del Campaña para el Desarrollo Humano. Por favor, sean generosos.
Thanksgiving Mass / Misa de Acción de Gracias Thursday, November 22, 10:00AM Bilingual.
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Advent Day of Reflection
Finding Room for the Christ Child
“There was no room for the birth of the Christ Child that first Christmas, but how are you doing with making room for Him this Christmas? There are ways to make space by keeping the traditional spirit of Advent and Christmas alive even in today’s busy world. Join us to learn more about this as we learn how religious and spiritual traditions point the way while the application of modern psychology can help us to get there.”
Saturday, December 8, 2007 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Invite all of your family and friends to this very exciting workshop by Dr. Bill Kowalski, psychologist, public speaker and consultant in personal spiritual development.
Dr. Kowalski has been a frequent speaker at St. Maurice Catholic Church and we look forward to inviting him back to South Florida.
“Holiday stress doesn’t have to overwhelm us. If we have the desire to make room for Jesus in our lives, the few hours we spend together at this workshop may be just the gift you need for yourself and for Him. I look forward to seeing you there!”
Lunch will be served. RSVP by 12/6/07: 305-621-9846. |