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St. Louis Parish Blood Drive
TODAY Sunday November 18th
7:00 am to 10:00 pm (closed from 2:00pm-4:00pm)
Family Center
During the holidays Florida’s Blood Centers (FBC) is reaching out to donors and the community by
offering blood donors the chance to give a $10 Publix gift card to the American Red Cross in their Season
of Giving. All blood donors who donate at any Florida’s Blood Centers’ location or who donate on any Big
Red Bus will have the option of keeping the $10 Publix gift card or giving it to the American Red Cross for
needy families in our community through December 31, 2007.
The $10 Publix gift cards will be given to the local chapter of the American Red Cross during the holidays
so that families in our community can benefit from this blood donor gift as soon as possible.
“The God You’re Here!”
Have you returned your Commitment Card? If not NOW is the time. Be accountable... we need
you... we give thanks to the Lord, because you are here.
¿Ha devuelto usted su Tarjeta de Compromiso? De no ser así AHORA es le
momento. Sea responsable ... le necesitamos ... dámos gracias a Dios porque usted
esta aquí.
Humanities Family to Family
The Humanities Ministry is seeking some Angels
to sponsor families in need throughout Dade County
by providing food and toys for Christmas. Please
visit us in the rotunda to choose you HANDS and
volunteer to help. We will be there after all the
masses on the weekends of Nov. 17th/18th, 24th/25th
and Dec. 1st/2nd. Any questions, please call Julie
Kaufman, 305-251-9990 or Anita Friedlander, 305253-8325. Thank you and may God bless you for
sharing your time, talent and treasure again.
Retiro de Adviento
1 de diciembre de 2007
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
“El Adviento es un tiempo de espera y
preparación para vivir plenamente la Navidad.” Te
invitamos a participar. No te lo pierdas. Dirigido
por el Padre Jordi Cardona. Para más información,
puedes comunicarte con Ana Rodríguez, 305-9785662(Cel.) o 305-387-1054.
CAMPUS OUTREACH MINISTRY
DO YOU HAVE SOMEONE IN COLLEGE OR IN THE MILITARY SERVICE?
Have them stay in touch with St. Louis and our community. Please fill out the form below and reach out to someone you
love.
NAME:
ADDRESS:
COLLEGE/MILITARY
Mail to: Leo & Carol Corradini, 5805 SW 113 St., Miami, FL 33156 or drop it in the collection basket on Sunday.
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Parish Events
Eventos Parroquiales
Community Events
Eventos Comunitarios
BIBLE SCRIPTURE OPPORTUNITES
MONDAY – 7:00 AM – Men’s Bible – HR “B”.
MONDAY – 7:30 PM – Journey of Faith – HR ”C”.
MONDAY – 7:30 PM – Catholic Scripture – AFB.
MONDAY – 7:30 PM – Healing Through the Word – HR “A”.
WEDNESDAY – 7:00 AM – Cursillo Fourth Day – HR”D”.
WEDNESDAY – 7:30 PM – Catholic Bible Fellowship – AFB.
THURSDAY – 7:00 AM – Women’s Prayer Muffin – FCW.
THURSDAY – 9:30 AM – Catholic Bible Fellowship – AFB..
FRIDAY – 7:00 AM – Men’s Prayer Muffin – FCW.
MORNINGSTAR RENEWAL CENTER Offer the following
programs for the months of November & December:
MorningStar Meal Deals: Dec.6th, come have dinner with
us, great food, great prices…great place. Open seating
between 6:00 and 7:00 pm. Reservation required for food
planning purpose, cost $12 adults, $6 children, under 3 years
old, free. Advent Retreat-“Expecting the God of
Surprises” Make your Advent a great time of prayerful
anticipation. You could choose morning or evening for this
retreat. Monday Dec. 3rd 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. Fee; $30 pp
lunch included. Director Fr. James Fetscher OR in the evening
from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Fee $15pp. Director, Sue Seltenright
DeFerrari. MorningStar Christmas Open House On
Monday Dec. 10th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. All are welcome!
Come and share some holiday cheer. Please RSVP. Advent
Retreat – “Stations of the Crib” One week left before
Christmas. How’s your Advent going? Choose morning or
evening on Dec. 17th from 9:30 am to1:00 pm. Fee $30 lunch
included or 7:30 to 9:30 pm, fee $15. Director for both will be
Sr. Helen Rosenthal, RSCJ. New Year’s Eve Retreat Pray
in the New Year! Monday Dec. 31st 6:00 to 9:30 pm, fee $35
pp or $60 per couple; includes dinner and program. Overnight
accommodations available; fee $85 pp or $150 per couple –
includes dinner, program, overnight & continental breakfast
on Jan. 1st. Director: Fr. Paul Kane. For all these events
registration is required. Please call 305-238-4367 or
www.morningstarrenewal.org. MorningStar is located at 7275
SW 124 St., Pinecrest, FL 33156-5324.
CENTERING PRAYERS Would you like to know more about
contemplative prayer? Join the group that is meeting every
Friday in R.C.I.A. office at 7:30 PM. For further information
please call Joan Mullery, 305-252-3200.
GOLDEN AGERS invite you to their biweekly meetings in
the Family Center East. If you are new in the parish and in
your golden years, please join us and have fun. Come and
see, you will not regret it. Bring a friend. If you are interested
and want some information, please contact Wally or Jo,
305-444-1002.
NEW LIFE is the high school youth ministry and meets every
Wednesday from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. Additional events include
social activities, Bible studies, Masses, retreats, service
projects, trips, etc. For further details, please call Paul
Herring at the Youth Office, 305-238-7562 ext. 304.
R.O.C.K. is a youth ministry program for all 7th and 8th graders.
We meet every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:00 PM. Events include
Masses, social activities, retreats, service projects, trips, etc.
For further details, please contact Mark Witkowski at the
Youth Office, 305-238-7562 ext. 303.
SEPARATED & DIVORCED MINISTRY will hold their
meetings every Tuesday night at 7:30 PM in Hospitality Room
“C”. Please join us, be ministered to and meet friends, new
and old. For more information, please contact Brian
Rotolante, 305-665-1711.
ST. LOUIS Y.A.C.H.T. Club (Young Adults Choosing Heaven
Together) is for 18-26 year old young adults. We are
committed to seeking Christ through community, the
sacraments and the Word of God. Join us for weekly
meetings, retreats and social activities. We meet every two
2nd and 4th Monday at 7:30 pm in the Youth Center. For more
information please contact Mark Witkowski, 305-238-7562
ext. 303 or [email protected]
THE POWER OF A PRAYING PARENT Parents will be
meeting the First Saturday of every month, after the 8:30 AM
Mass, from 9:00 to 10:00 am in Rooms #102-103 in AFB, to
pray for our children. Please join us at the 8:30 AM Mass.
For further information, please contact Donna Albert, 305595-3713 or Carolyn Kaldahl, 305-251-1286.
SEPARATED/DIVORCED MINISTRY Learn how to cope with
divorce during the holidays attending this seminar on Saturday
Dec. 8th from 9:00 am -4:00 pm at the Sacred Heart Center of
St. Bartholomew Parish, 8005 Miramar Parkway, Miramar.
Cost $30 (lunch included). Pre-registration required;for more
information please call Jean Duda, 305-762-1142 (Miami-Dade/
Monroe) or 525-5157 Ext 1140/1142 (Broward).
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Is your marriage
falling into routine? Is your communication becoming
complacent? Do your fondest memories come from “years
ago” instead of “days ago”? Come and spend a full weekend
just for the two of you – rediscover why you fell in love and
why your spouse is your #1. Weekend dates available:
November 30th – December 2nd, 2007. To find out how to
register, please call Ron & Toni Morejón, 954-432-0676.
Thank You...
We would like to thank our St. Louis family
for your support and prayers during this difficult
time following the death of our mother, Mary.
You have truly been the face of Jesus to our
family. May God continue to bless you. Love.
The Evans Family
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Walking in the Light of Christ
Caminando a la Luz de Cristo
50 Years
TEACHING:
ENSEÑANZA:
THE POWER OF BLESSING
EL PODER DE LAS BENDICIONES
Catholics believe in the power of a blessing, which
may be in a form of a prayer that celebrates God, a request
for spiritual guidance, or a wish that only goodness follow
the person or the thing being blessed. The Old
Testament is full of examples of God blessing people
and objects, from Noah and his sons to the children of
Israel.
The Church gives priests the authority to confer
blessings on children, parents, and religious objects,
and they may also give general blessings during Mass.
Bishops are given the privilege of blessing churches
and cemeteries as well as blessing the men who
receive the sacrament of Holy Orders in preparation
for priesthood. Blessings made by laypeople carry a
personal wish and do not have a liturgical component.
There are private blessings as well, and they are
made in Catholic homes. For example, children say
prayers before bed, and parents bless them and pray
with them. Private prayers include requests for God’s
blessings and for his continued presence in our lives.
Catholics also ask for blessings from God in the form of
grace before meals, so that they may eat and enjoy
their food.
Los católicos creen en el poder de una bendición,
que puede ser en forma de una oración que alabe a
Dios, pidiendo guía espiritual, o un deseo de que
solo algún bien llegue a la persona o al objeto bendecido.
El Antiguo Testamento tiene muchos ejemplos de Dios
bendiciendo a las personas y a los objetos, desde Noe y
sus hijos hasta los hijos de Israel.
La Iglesia otorga la autoridad de conceder
bendiciones a los hijos, padres, y objetos religiosos, y
también puede dar bendiciones generales durante la
Misa. A los Obispos se les otorga el privilegio de bendecir
iglesias y cementerios, además de bendecir a los
hombres que reciben el sacramento del Orden
Sagrado en preparación para el sacerdocio. Las
bendiciones hechas por seglares llevan un deseo
personal y no tienen un componente litúrgico.
Existen también bendiciones privadas, y son hechas
en hogares católicos. Por ejemplo, los niños recitan
oraciones antes de ir a dormir, y lo padres los bendicen
y rezan con ellos. Las oraciones privadas incluyen
pedidos de bendiciones de Dios y de su presencia
continua en nuestras vidas. Los católicos también
piden la bendición de Dios en forma de gracia antes
de las comidas, de tal modo que puedan comer y
disfrutar de sus alimentos.
Nueva Vida Movement Retreat
December 7th – 9th
If you or someone you know has been affected
by Alcohol Abuse/Drugs/Addiction we would like to
invite you and your family members to our weekend
retreat. Come and receive support and information
on how to deal with this disease that affects the
whole family and find healing through the Love of
our Lord, Jesus Christ. Weekend sleepover will be
at MorningStar Renewal Center, 7275 SW 124 St.,
Pinecrest, FL; Friday, Dec. 7th at 6:00 pm through
Sunday, Dec. 9 th at 3:00 pm. For more
information, please call Toni, 305-479-6219; Julio,
786-547-4409; Angela,305-984-2500 Or Luis,
786-975-8193.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS. BACK ON TRACK
NETWORK CHRISTMAS DINNER & AUCTION IS ON
DECEMBER 7th
AT ST. JOHN NEUMANN RESURRECTION HALL!
Bestselling author Martin Yate, one of the country’s
leading executive career coaches, will be the featured speaker
at Back On Track Network’s second annual dinner dance
and fund raiser, Friday, December 7th at St. John Neumann
Catholic Church, 12125 SW 107 Ave.
Author of Knock ‘em Dead, The Ultimate Job Seeker’s
Guide 2007 -the second best-selling career book ever (20
years a best seller) - Yate is a perennial best-selling career
management author published in 19 languages.
The event, which will also feature a raffle and auction,
begins at 7:00pm. Tickets are $60 for individuals and $100
for couples. Among many others, numerous sports items including an autographed Don Shula football, an autographed
Miami Heat basketball, and prime tickets to Heat gamesare expected to be part of the auction.
For more information and registration please visit
www.backontracknet.org, call (786) 278-5881, or email
[email protected].
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Baptism
Our parish community welcomed...
ALEXANDRA FRANCO
daughter of Jose & Allegra Franco
DANIELLA NICOLE & SOPHIA CAMILIA DOMINGUEZ
children of Edward & Maria Dominguez
… in the sacrament of Baptism. We congratulate these
new members and their families. We, as a parish, pledge
our support and prayers as they grow with us in living out
the Christian message.
Lecturas del Día
PRIMERA LECTURA
(Malaquías 3: 19-20)
El profeta Malaquías nos anuncia el Día futuro en que el
Señor vendrá a juzgar y discernir el comportamiento de la
humanidad con respecto a su palabra. Este esperado Día
sólo se puede comprender desde la fe. Dios interviene en la
historia para realizar su plan de salvación.
SEGUNDA LECTURA (II Tesalonicenses 3: 7-12)
La falsa convicción de la inminente segunda venida de
Jesús provocó que entre los cristianos de Tesalónica cundiera
la ociosidad. El apóstol Pablo, partiendo de su experiencia
persona, les recuerda la necesidad y la obligación de trabajar.
Mediante el trabajo evitamos el ser una carga para los demás
pues podemos disponer de recursos para la vida propia, y
para poder atender las necesidades ajenas.
EVANGELIO
(Lucas 21: 5-19)
Jesús, en este discurso escatológico del evangelista
Lucas, anuncia los signos que preceden a su segunda Venida.
Acontecimiento que no será inminente. Los discípulos de
Jesús sufrirán persecución por causa de su fidelidad al
Evangelio. Las dificultades no acabaran con el ánimo de
los cristianos, que darán un testimonio convencido y valiente
de su fe. La fuerza de Dios Padre los asistirá en medio de
las pruebas.
Ill Members of the Parish
Feligreses Enfermos
Luke Sturgill, Doris Green, Dave Marley, Bill Brown, Sr.,
Blanca Kurlowicz, Mauricio Figueras, Barbara Ludovici,
Michael Blank, Francisco Morales, Jane Thompson, Alma
Solano, Carolyn Lawson, Danielle del Pino, Susan Fischer,
Alba Diaz, Ileana Cordoba, Karen Pegues, Angelita Castillo,
Nydia Ramirez, Sr. Ileana Valdes, OP, Rev. Francisco Lemus,
S.J., Connie Palmer, Eileen Hawk, Esperanza Lara, Sharon
Donahui, William Tomecko, Dorothy Haiduven, Patrick Doliny,
Julien Wingate, Ethel Tevanan, Betty & Kristen Quinn, Colleen
Whisenhunt, Mary Shelter, Tina Reese, Sandy Moravec, Luc
James, Viola Bedoya, Alba & Rosaura Diaz, Carla Hill,
Stephanie King, Conchita Acosta, Christina Alvarez, Adelaida
Maldonado, Juan Guerra, Norman Bravo, Mimi Askey, Marlo
Gary, Jeannette Bernard, Wally Pritcher, Maureen Osborne,
Manny Rodriguez, Jacob Piven, Carlina Chaveau, Elaine
Sullivan, Francisco Raffols, Giovanni Ordoñez, Manolito
Lopez, Lilia Reines, Mary Calcagno, Debbie Simpson, Elaine
Rembisz, Gabriela Imbimbo, Karen Betancourt, Maria
Richardson, Susana Laurel, Kelly Hope, Sara Gordilla, Ed
Glynn, Caitlin Carls, Lena Joseph, Caleb Ingram, Rosa Maria
Bestard, Henry & Georgette Pidal, Michael & Jean Lamia,
Ralph Quarto, Ana Young, Amalia DeDemadiz, Dick Faucher,
Vicky Wehling, Agustin Vergara, Ily Maria Goyanes, Mark
Treco, Anna Jaen, Norman Johnson, Adita Rubiera, Andrew
Skwara, Melvin Calhoum, Sylvia Sharpe, Henry Counihan,
Daisy Bernardo, Monica Ricchini, Felipe Montes de Oca,
Nicole Palizzi, Adriana Tobon, Chin Keim Adolf, Charles Gallo,
Chrissy Garcia, Jose Gandol, Anne Griffin, Steven Eubanks,
Merl Hurley, Pat Jefferis, Rene Ynclan,
TO PROVIDE THE EUCHARIST AT HOME FOR ILL PARISH
MEMBERS OR FAMILY CALL PEDRO VALENTIN AT 305251-7335 OR MAIN OFFICE AT 305-238-7562.
Grupo de Oración “Fe y Esperanza”
Hermanos, ¿quieren enriquecer su vida espiritual? Te
invitamos a asistir al grupo de Oración para cantar, alabar,
adorar a Dios y meditar su palabra todos los miércoles
después de la Misa de 7:30 pm en la Capilla. Te esperamos.
Next Week’s Schedule
MASS
5:30 pm
7:30 am
8:30 am
9:00 am
11:00 am
12:30 pm
5:30 pm
7:15 pm
ALTAR SERVERS
Befeler/Miranda
Dohmans
Clarks
Hunt/Bennett
Green/Lagos
Dyches/Hart
LECTORS
Sailsburys
Rodriguez/Mamert
Varelas
Icaza/Clements
Pearson
Greens
Mangialetto/Waddell
Donado/Tinoco
VOCATION CUP*
Stephen Porter (305-598-7452)
Ann Schoen (305-446-8124)
Zoraida Torres (305-270-7936)
Bob Desbiens (305-251-8988)
Lauren Chue-Sang (305-233-9494)
Carol Wright (305-232-8425)
Miriam Columbro (305-412-9259)
Gloria Cornejo (305-274-9614)
NURSERY
The Nursery is
OPEN every
Sunday for the
9:00 & 11:00 am
Masses.
*These are persons in charge of the scheduling of the Vocation Cup for their respective Mass. Please call them.
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Book & Gift Center
Tienda de Libros y Regalos
Open Hours:
Mon.
9:00 - 11:00 am
Tues. 9:00 - 11:00 am & 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Wed.
9:00 - 11:00 am & 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Thurs. 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Fri.
9:00 - 11:00 am
Sat.
after 5:30 Mass
Sun.
10:00 - 2:00pm
We now have a beautiful
selection of Christmas cards for
special order that can be engraved
with a persona-lized message and/
or signature. Come in and order early.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
For Holiday Decoratingin the Main Sanctuary
Dec. 10th thru Dec. 23rd
No artistic skills necessary. Call Linda, 305-2816226 or Michelle, 305-772-7068.
Bereavement Seminar
To those of you that have loss a family member or friend.
Doctor Joseph Mallet will be starting a Group Support to
help enlighten and comfort you threw this difficult time. To
help guide you all threw the Holiday Season, God Bless you
all in your Grief and Loss.
For Information contact, Lisa Santiago Rhymestine, 305775-8746. Group will begin to meet on Thursday November
29th.
Mass Intentions/Saints and Reading for the Week
Intenciones de la Misa/Santos y Lecturas para la Semana
Monday/lunes
Nov. 19th
Tuesday/martes
Nov. 20th
6:30 am
8:30 am
1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63/Lk 18:35-43
† Anita Thiede/Hacker Family
† Linda Anson/Palaszewski Family
6:30 am
8:30 am
2 Mc 6:18-31/ Lk 19:1-10
Fr. Erick Middlecamp/Hacker Family
† Sam DiMercurio/Loving Family
6:30 am
8:30 am
7:30 pm
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin
2 Mc 7:1, 20-31/Lk 19:11-28
Thomas Kneier/Hacker Family
† Jorge & Lila Martinez/Luly Martinez
† Luisa Cardenas/Isabel & Sisters
10:00 am
Cecilia, virgin-martyr/Thanksgiving Day
1 Mc 2:15-29/Lk 19:41-44
St. Louis Parish Family/Parish Priests (ONLY Mass of the day)
6:30 am
8:30 am
Clement, pope-martyr/Columban, abbot/Miguel Pro, priest-martyr
1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59/Lk 19:45-48
† Chiqui Lissarrague/Loving Family
Denise Mello-Happy Birthday
8:30 am
5:30 pm
Andrew Dung-Lac and companions, martyrs
1 Mc 6:1-13/Lk 20:27-40
Elvira Ramilrez/Jose Ramirez
† Jose & Iluminada Iglesias/Marie Iglesias
7:30 am
8:30 am
9;00 am
11:00 am
12:30 pm
5:30 pm
7:15 pm
Christ the King
2 Sm 5:1-3/Col 1:12-20/Lk 23:35-43
† Recently Deceased/Bereavement Ministry
† Pedro & Juliana Vergaray/Loving Family
Raymond Freeman/Jim & Issie
St. Louis Parish Family/Parish Priests
† Francisco & Esmeralda Ruiz/Marie Iglesias
Special Intentions/Anthony Perera
† Heriberto & Tilica LopezLoving Family
Wednesday/miércoles
Nov. 21st
Thursday/jueves
Nov. 22nd
Friday/viernes
Nov. 23rd
Saturday/sábado
Nov. 24th
Sunday/domingo
Nov. 25th
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