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 Faith Direct www.faithdirect.net Code: FL619 Upcoming Events in the Parish April 12th - Divine Mercy Celebration April 13th - School Classes Resume April 17th to 23rd - School Book Fair April 14th - Confirmation Rehearsal April 16th - Confirmation Rehearsal April 18th - Confirmation April 20th - Spirituality for Liturgical Ministries (English) April 24th - Bingo Night MARK YOUR CALENDARS MONDAY, April 13th, 2015 SCHOOL CLASSES RESUME ROSARY GROUP (8:20AM - CHAPEL) JR. AUXILIARY CCW (4:00PM - SOCIAL HALL) MEN’S CLUB MEETING (6:30PM - SOCIAL HALL) CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP (7:00PM - MPR) YOUNG GROUP MUSIC REHEARSAL (7:30PM - CHURCH) ST. VINCENT DE PAUL MEETING (7:30PM - CR # 220) MASS INTENTIONS Sunday, April 12th, 2015 7:00AM Msgr. Souckar 8:00AM Fr. Perales 9:30AM Fr. Perales 11:30AM Fr. Montes 1:30PM Fr. Feliz Outreach Mass John G. Lockrey by Lynne Lockrey John Randazzo by Pat Randazzo & Family Maria Monticciolo by The Saputo & Monticciolo Families María Teresa de Sánchez por Los Sacerdotes, Diáconos y Personal de la Oficina Saint Andrew Parishioners 5:30PM Msgr. Souckar TUESDAY, April 14th, 2015 ROSARY GROUP (8:20AM - CHAPEL) CHILDREN’S CHOIR PRACTICE (3:00PM - CHURCH) R.E. CLASSES (4:00PM - SCHOOL) CONFIRMATION REHEARSAL (5:30PM - CHURCH) 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) Monday, April 13th, 2015 WEDNESDAY, April 15th, 2015 ROSARY GROUP (8:20AM - CHAPEL) 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) REUNION HOMBRES DE EMAUS (7:30PM - CR # 135) 7:00AM Fr. Perales 9:00AM Fr. Montes 7:00PM Fr. Montes 7:00AM Fr. Perales 9:00AM Fr. Montes 7:00PM Fr. Perales Tuesday, April 14th, 2015 7:00AM Fr. Perales 9:00AM TBA 7:00PM Fr. Perales Benjamin Cognetta by The Forlenza Family Manuel Daniel “Manny” Garcia by The Moccia family Roque Acosta por Hilda Salamanca Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 Manuel Daniel “Manny” Garcia by The Noderer Family Salvatore D’Auria by Ralph D’Auria Luvinda La Madrid por La Familia Queija Thursday, April 16th, 2015 7:00AM Msgr. Souckar 9:00AM Msgr. Souckar 7:00PM Fr. Montes Rita Toussaint by Her Family Florence Puzo by The Lassegue Family Carmine Cammarata por Su Familia Friday, April 17th, 2015 THURSDAY, April 16th, 2015 ROSARY GROUP (8:20AM - CHAPEL) R.E. CLASSES (4:00PM - SCHOOL) CONFIRMATION REHEARSAL (5:30PM - CHURCH) R.E. CLASSES (6:00PM - SCHOOL) ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES (7PM - CR # 121) KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS (7:00PM - MPR) ADULT CHOIR PRACTICE (7:30PM - CHURCH) 7:00AM Fr. Perales 9:00AM Fr. Feliz 7:00PM Fr. Montes FRIDAY, April 17th, 2015 SCHOOL BOOK FAIR (CR # 121 - SCHOOL) ROSARY GROUP (8:20AM - CHAPEL) 7:00AM Fr. Perales 8:00AM Msgr. Souckar 9:30AM Msgr. Souckar 11:30AM Fr. Montes 1:30PM Fr. Perales 5:30PM Fr. Montes SATURDAY, April 18th, 2015 CONFIRMATION SCHOOL BOOK FAIR (CR # 121 - SCHOOL) ROSARY GROUP (8:20AM - CHAPEL) R.E. CLASSES (9:00AM - SCHOOL) REZO DE LA CORONILLA (8:15PM - CHURCH/CHAPEL) The extended Barrett Family by Sheila Barrett Manuel Daniel “Manny” Garcia by Dick & Janet Kreeger Aura Quintero por Nadya Santa Cruz & Family John & Analie Barrett by Sheila Barrett Rosario Galviz by Doris de Moreno Evita María Chavez de Vásquez por Cecilia Espejo Saturday, April 18th, 2015 9:00AM Fr. Montes 5:30PM Fr. Feliz 7:00PM Fr. Perales Community Mass Ric Taffe by Ed & Mary Ritter Lilian del Rosario Chaponán por Sus Padres Sunday, April 19th, 2015 SUNDAY, April 19th, 2015 SCHOOL BOOK FAIR (CR # 121 - SCHOOL) 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) ABCD 2015 CAMPAIGN Archbishop’s Charities & Development Drive 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 Flowers for Our Lady of Guadalupe are offered for All Yazidi, Kurdish and Christians people, experiencing persecution in the Middle East CAMPAÑA 2015 DEL ABCD Campaña de las Caridades del Arzobispo Parish Goal : $ 250,275.00 Meta Parroquial: $ 250,275.00 Thank you to those who have generously supported the 2015 ABCD Campaign. Gracias a todos los que han apoyado con su aporte generoso a la Campaña del ABCD 2015. Thank you! ¡Gracias! Please, to those who have not had the opportunity to consider a gift, it is not too late. Por favor, los que no han tenido la oportunidad de contribuir, todavía pueden hacerlo. The Sacraments: Fountains of Grace Dear Parishioners of Saint Andrew: Last week there was standing room only at most Masses. Although the crowds are significantly smaller this weekend, our parish continues to grow. At the Easter Vigil I was honored to baptized twenty new Catholics, two adult and 18 children. I congratulate all those who received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist on that sacred night. I also wish to thank the parents of the children who received the sacraments for their desire to hand on the Catholic faith to their children and for giving them a good example of living the faith. I also express my sincere gratitude to Ms. Mary Forney who as Director of Faith Formation led these catechumens in their spiritual journey to the sacraments of initiation. I also thank Mrs. Beatriz Castro, our Director of Religious Education, and the catechists (teachers) who guided the children as they learned about our faith and prepared them for the reception of the sacraments. In addition to these new Catholics, we look forward to the reception of Confirmation and the Holy Eucharist by another 9 parishioners who will receive these sacraments at the hands of Archbishop Wenski next Saturday. Archbishop Wenski will also be administering the Sacrament of Confirmation to 150 students from our school and religious education program. In my name and on behalf of all in the parish, I extend my congratulations to these adults and students who have been preparing for the reception of Confirmation. It will be an honor for us to welcome Archbishop Wenski to the parish on Saturday. The Easter season is a time of living out the mystery of new life with the Risen Christ. For forty days in Lent we reflected on the need for conversion in our lives so as to live ever more faithfully and joyfully the life of a disciple of Christ Jesus. Now during the Easter season, the Church celebrate for fifty days the gift of eternal life we received at baptism and which is sustained by the gifts of the Holy Spirit at Confirmation and nurtured by the regular reception of the Holy Eucharist. These sacraments not only initiate us into the Body of Christ, they invigorate and enliven our living of the faith in fidelity to the Gospel and in communion with the Catholic Church. During this Easter season, I encourage all of us to reflect on the gift of faith we have received from the Lord and which is sustained by the sacraments. For example, do you know the date of your baptism, Confirmation and First Holy Communion? Why not celebrate these dates annually? Parents might make it a practice to celebrate their children’s anniversary of baptism with a special family meal, as is done to celebrate their birthdays. You might also read those sections of the Catechism of the Catholic Church which teach about the meaning and importance of the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. Finally, you might read and pray with the Scripture passages of the baptism of the Lord, the feast of Pentecost and the institution of the Holy Eucharist. On another note, I take this opportunity to renew my expression of sympathy at the death of Bishop William Friend. Bishop Friend, a native of Miami, was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Mobile-Birmingham in 1959 and then chosen by Pope Saint John Paul II as the Bishop of Shreveport, Louisiana in 1986. In retirement, Bishop Friend moved to Coral Springs to be close to his sister Jean Boccard and his nephews and niece. Bishop Friend died peacefully at his home on the morning of Holy Thursday, the day on which the Church commemorates the Lord’s institution of the Sacraments of the Holy Eucharist and Holy Orders at the Last Supper. This year, that day also was the tenth anniversary of the death of Pope Saint John Paul II. A funeral Mass was offered here at St Andrew on Tuesday morning by Bishop Michael Duca of the Diocese of Shreveport. Another Funeral Mass will be offered in the Cathedral of Saint John Berchmans in Shreveport this Tuesday and Bishop Friend will be interred in the cathedral cemetery. Requiescat in pace. All the sacraments are fountains of grace for the Christian faithful and they accompany us along the journey of our lives. From baptism to our funeral Mass, we walk by faith and, like St Thomas the Apostle in the Gospel today, we acclaim Jesus Christ to be “my Lord and my God”. May the Lord continue to bless you and your family with His love! Monsignor Michael A. Souckar Los Sacramentos : Fuente de Gracia Queridos Parroquianos de Saint Andrew: La semana pasada tuvimos la Iglesia llena en todas las Misas. Aunque las multitudes de este fin de semana son más pequeñas, nuestra parroquia sigue creciendo. En la Vigilia Pascual tuve el honor de bautizar a veinte nuevos católicos, dos adultos y 18 niños. Felicito a todos los que recibieron los sacramentos del Bautismo, Confirmación y Eucaristía en esa noche Santa. También quiero dar las gracias a los padres de los niños que recibieron los sacramentos por su deseo de transmitir la fe católica a sus hijos y por darles un buen ejemplo de como vivir la fe. También expreso mi sincero agradecimiento a la señorita Mary Forney que como Directora de Formación de la Fe llevó a estos catecúmenos en su camino espiritual a los sacramentos de iniciación. También quiero agradecer a la señora Beatriz Castro, nuestra Directora de Educación Religiosa, y a los catequistas (maestros) que guiaron a los niños a medida que aprendían acerca de nuestra fe y los preparaban para la recepción de los sacramentos. Además de estos nuevos católicos, esperamos con interés la recepción de la Confirmación y de la Eucaristía por otros 9 feligreses que van a recibir estos sacramentos de manos del Arzobispo Wenski el próximo sábado. El Arzobispo Wenski también administrará el sacramento de la Confirmación a 150 estudiantes de nuestra escuela y del programa de educación religiosa. En mi nombre y en nombre de todos en la parroquia, extiendo mis felicitaciones a estos adultos y estudiantes que se han estado preparando para la recepción de la Confirmación. Será un honor para nosotros dar la bienvenida al Arzobispo Wenski a la parroquia el sábado. El tiempo de Pascua de Resurección es un tiempo para vivir el misterio de la nueva vida con Jesuscristo Resucitado. Durante cuarenta días de la Cuaresma hemos reflexionado sobre la necesidad de la conversión en nuestras vidas para vivir cada vez con mayor fidelidad y alegría la vida de un discípulo de Cristo Jesús. Ahora, durante la temporada de Pascua, la Iglesia celebra durante cincuenta días, el don de la vida eterna que recibimos en el bautismo y que se sustenta por los dones del Espíritu Santo en la Confirmación y alimentada por la recepción regular de la Santa Eucaristía. Estos sacramentos no sólo nos inician en el Cuerpo de Cristo, que vigorizan y dan vida a nuestra vivencia de la fe en la fidelidad al Evangelio y en comunión con la Iglesia católica. Durante este tiempo de Pascua, los animo a todos a reflexionar sobre el don de la fe que hemos recibido del Señor y que se sustenta en los sacramentos. Por ejemplo, ¿sabe la fecha de su bautismo, de la confirmación y de la primera comunión? ¿Por qué no celebrar estas fechas cada año? Los padres pueden hacer una práctica para celebrar el aniversario del bautismo de sus hijos con una comida especial en la familia, como se hace para celebrar sus cumpleaños. También puede leer las secciones del Catecismo de la Iglesia católica que enseña sobre el significado y la importancia de los sacramentos del Bautismo, de la Confirmación y de la Eucaristía. Por último, es posible leer y orar con los pasajes bíblicos del bautismo del Señor, la fiesta de Pentecostés y la institución de la Sagrada Eucaristía. En otra nota, aprovecho la oportunidad para reiterar mi expresión de condolencia por el fallecimiento del Obispo William Friend. El Obispo Friend, es nativo de Miami, fue ordenado sacerdote para la Diócesis de Mobile-Birmingham en 1959 y luego elegido por el Papa san Juan Pablo II como Obispo de Shreveport, Louisiana en 1986. Al jubilarse, el obispo Friend se mudó a Coral Springs para estar cerca de su hermana Jean Boccard y de sus sobrinos y sobrina. El Obispo Friend murió en paz en su casa en la mañana del Jueves Santo, día en que la Iglesia conmemora la institución del Señor de los Sacramentos de la Santa Eucaristía y del Orden Sagrado en la Última Cena. Este año, ese día también fue el décimo aniversario de la muerte del Papa san Juan Pablo II. Una misa funeral fue ofrecida aquí en Saint Andrew el martes por la mañana por el Obispo Michael Duca de la Diócesis de Shreveport. Otra Misa Funeral se ofrecerá en la Catedral de San Juan Berchmans en Shreveport este martes y el Obispo Friend será enterrado en el cementerio de la catedral. Requiescat in pace. Todos los sacramentos son fuente de gracia para los fieles Cristianos y nos acompañan a lo largo del camino de nuestra vida. Desde el bautismo a nuestra misa fúnebre, caminamos por la fe y, como Santo Tomás Apóstol en el Evangelio de hoy, aclamamos a Jesús Cristo para ser "mi Señor y mi Dios". ¡Qué el Señor los siga bendiciendo a usted y a sus familias con Su amor! Monseñor Michael A. Souckar 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] 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, Children’s Snacks Condiments (Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo) Please check expiration dates We Cannot distribute expired food Your Kindness & Generosity is Appreciated!!! God Bless 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. Social media is an integrated part of today’s society. Each of us has the opportunity to use social media wisely, without compromising our safety, privacy or reputation. The following are some general strategies to improve your social media presence and perhaps share with the youth who are already utilizing these platforms. Do properly set up the privacy settings and preferences within the social media apps, sites and software you use. Be aware of the social media’s Terms and Conditions prior to accepting. For example, anything posted on Instagram becomes their property to use in any way and for any purpose they choose. Do not compromise your identity. Never post your address, date of birth, phone number or other personal contact information. Resist accepting all friend and/or follower requests. Having lots of friends online is not the status symbol some people think it is and can increase your risk of victimization. Do not post or respond to anything online when you are emotionally charge up. Once something is posted it cannot be taken back. Pause before you post. 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, 305-762-1250. Las redes sociales son parte integrante de la sociedad moderna. Cada uno de nosotros tiene la oportunidad de utilizarlas con sabiduría, sin arriesgar nuestra seguridad, privacidad o reputación. A continuación algunas estrategias generales para mejorar su presencia en las redes sociales, y que puede compartir con los jóvenes que ya utilizan estas plataformas. Instale debidamente las configuraciones de privacidad en las aplicaciones de las redes sociales, los lugares en línea y los programas que utiliza. Esté consciente de los términos y condiciones antes de aceptarlos. Por ejemplo, lo que se publica en Instagram pasa a ser propiedad de Instagram y puede ser utilizado de la manera y con el propósito que ellos deseen. No ponga en riesgo su identidad. Nunca publique su dirección, fecha de nacimiento, número telefónico o cualquier otra Información personal de contacto. Absténgase de aceptar todas las solicitudes de amistad o seguidores. Tener muchas amistades en línea no es sinónimo de posición social, como piensa alguna gente, y puede aumentar su riesgo de convertirse en víctima. No publique o responda en línea cuando se sienta cargado de emotividad. Una vez algo se publica, no puede deshacerse. Tome una pausa antes de publicar. 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 Respect Life Corner On the cross, the fountain of My mercy was opened wide by the lance for all souls – no one have I excluded! Jesus to St. Faustina - Diary 1182 Rachel’s Vineyard are weekend retreats offering a safe place to renew, rebuild and redeem hearts broken by abortion. Project Rachel is a one on one, post- abortion counseling and reconciliation program available to women and men. If you are suffering from the trauma of a past abortion, God desires you to experience His Love and Mercy! To learn about Post-Abortion healing, contact: Respect Life Ministry Local: 954-981-2984 or Toll Free 1-888-456-4673 CATHOLIC CONVERSATIONS ON THE SCRIPTURES Archdiocese of Miami - Office of Lay Ministry and Adult Faith Formation April 12, 2015 Second Sunday of Easter: Divine Mercy Sunday Gospel reading John 20:19-31 [To be read aloud] On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.” Thomas, called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples said to him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put my finger into the nail marks and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.” Now a week later his disciples were again inside and Thomas was with them. Jesus came, although the doors were locked, and stood in their midst and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands, and bring your hand and put it into my side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe.” Thomas answered and said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.” Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples that are not written in this book. But these are written that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that through this belief you may have life in his name. Brief commentary: Happy Easter! It has been said that, “every Sunday is an echo of Easter Sunday.” It is the Christian “day of the Lord,” it is “the day the Lord has made…[in which] we rejoice and are glad,” for it was early in the morning prior to sunrise on the first day of the week that Jesus Christ vanquished the power of death and rose gloriously from the tomb. So deep and complete is the divine mercy that every act of God is an act of mercy, from Creation to the new creation of Resurrection. God is life-giving love. Divine Mercy Sunday affirms the Easter message that the underlying attitude of God toward all of his creation is merciful love. Because of this love God’s Son gave the total gift of himself from conception to death on a cross to open for all the fullness of salvation. In today’s gospel the risen Christ appears to his disciples with the gift of his risen presence, his peace and his Spirit; and he entrusts to them the mission of mercy and forgiveness by which the power of evil and death continue to be vanquished. They cannot help but to “rejoice.” They would never be the same again…and neither would the lives of so many who would “come to believe without seeing.” Today we, like Thomas, touch his wounds and ‘we are healed by them’. We too exclaim in awe and in deep gratitude, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus Christ continues to breath his breath of life, his Spirit, in us, in our Church, in our world, and empowers us for the mission of reconciliation to the people of our times. In a world so marked by mercilessness and pitilessness – as we are witnessing in the brutal persecutions of Christians and minorities across Iraq, Syria, Nigeria, Libya and so many other places, and as evident in the indifference toward the poor, by violence of so many kinds, by the dehumanization of the unborn child, by prejudice, racism and sexism – Christians realize how much the world needs mercy! When Jesus commissions his disciples to forgive sins, he is also telling them to be agents of mercy in the world. Today we need to pray for victims of hatred, selfishness and indifference, but we also will ‘pray for our enemies, for those who persecute us’, as Jesus himself taught us to do and as he himself did from the cross. We have to believe that people – even the most despicable – can change, for we ourselves were once “foolish, disobedient, hateful…[until] the grace of God appeared” (Titus). Like Ezekiel we know that “God does not want the death of the sinner, but that he turns from his wicked ways…” Let us pray with passion for the protection of our persecuted sisters and brothers, that both the Lord and the nations will come to their swift assistance; and let us pray for the conversion of our oppressors and our world. Jesus Christ, crucified and gloriously risen from the dead, is the divine power to subvert and defeat all evil with mercy. +O God, whose only begotten Son, by his life, death and resurrection has opened for us the fullness of your divine mercy, grant that through the merits of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection we may receive your mercy in times of need, become instruments of mercy in this world, and reach the goal of your divine mercy, which is eternal life with you, who are Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Today’s reading offers significant messages: • Divine Mercy Sunday on the second Sunday of Easter inspires us to rejoice and trust in God’s merciful love, so ultimately expressed in the saving passion and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. • Jesus’ gift of the Spirit to his disciples commissions and empowers them (and all Christians) to be missionaries of God’s merciful redeeming love in the world. • Our world needs God’s mercy. Persecuted Christians need mercy in action, through the active protection of the nations. The oppressors of the world need our merciful prayers, that they will experience a profound conversion and reject their evil and turn from death to life. Jesus is the risen One who subverts evil with mercy. For our shared or personal reflection: After a brief pause for silent reflection share your answers, ideas or feelings. • How do I witness to the Gospel of Jesus through words and through deeds? • Is prayer the breath and lifeblood of my relationship with God? How can I develop a more consistent and deeper life of prayer? • How am I being a missionary of the Gospel? Suggested readings: Catechism of the Catholic Church paragraphs 1846-48, 1422-49 REFLEXIONES CATÓLICAS SOBRE LA BIBLIA Arquidiócesis de Miami - Oficina de Ministerios Laicos y Formación de Adultos en la Fe 12 de Abril de 2015 II Domingo de Pascua: Divina Misericordia (Ciclo B) Lectura del santo evangelio según San Juan 20:19-31 Al anochecer de aquel día, el primero de la semana, estaban los discípulos en una casa, con las puertas cerradas por miedo a los judíos. Y en esto entró Jesús, se puso en medio y les dijo: “Paz a vosotros.” Y, diciendo esto, les enseñó las manos y el costado. Y los discípulos se llena-ron de alegría al ver al Señor. Jesús repitió: “Paz a vosotros. Como el Padre me ha enviado, así también os envío yo.” Y, dicho esto, exhaló su aliento sobre ellos y les dijo: “Recibid el Espíritu Santo; a quienes les perdonéis los pecados, les quedan perdonados; a quienes se los retengáis, les quedan retenidos.” Tomás, uno de los Doce, llamado el Mellizo, no estaba con ellos cuando vino Jesús. Y los otros discípulos le decían: “Hemos visto al Señor.” Pero él les contestó: “Si no veo en sus manos la señal de los clavos, si no meto el dedo en el agujero de los clavos y no meto la mano en su costado, no lo creo.” A los ocho días, estaban otra vez dentro los discípulos y Tomás con ellos. Llegó Jesús, estando cerradas las puertas, se puso en medio y dijo: “Paz a vosotros.” Luego dijo a Tomás: “Trae tu dedo, aquí tienes mis manos; trae tu mano y métela en mi costado; y no seas incrédulo, sino creyente.” Contestó Tomás: “¡Señor mío y Dios mío!” Jesús le dijo: “¿Porque me has visto has creído? Dichosos los que crean sin haber visto.” Muchos otros signos, que no están escritos en este libro, hizo Jesús a la vista de los discípulos. Éstos se han escrito para que creáis que Jesús es el Mesías, el Hijo de Dios, y para que, creyendo, tengáis vida en su nombre. Comentario breve: ¡Felices Pascuas! Se ha dicho de que, “cada domingo es un eco del domingo de Pascua.” Es el “día del Señor” cristiano, es el “el día que hizo el Señor…[en cual] nos regocijamos y alegramos,” porque era temprano en la mañana antes del amanecer ese primer día de la semana en que Jesucristo venció el poder de la muerte y resucito glorioso del sepulcro. Tan profundamente y completamente es la divina misericordia que cada acto de Dios es un acto de misericordia, desde la creación hasta la nueva creación de la resurrección. Dios es amor vivificante. El domingo de la Divina Misericordia afirma el mensaje de la Pascua que la actitud fundamental de Dios hacia su creación es de amor misericordioso. Es por este amor que el Hijo de Dios dio el don total de si mismo desde su concepción hasta la muerte en cruz para abrirnos la plenitud de la salvación. En el evangelio de hoy Cristo resucitado se le aparece a los discípulos con el don de su presencia resucitada, su paz y su Espíritu; y les confía la misión de la misericordia y el perdón por el cual es vencido el poder del mal y por el cual la muerte continua siendo vencida. Ellos no pueden mas que “regocijarse.” Nunca serán igual...si tampoco las vidas de todos “los que llegaran a creer sin ver.” Hoy, como Tomas, tocamos sus llagas y ‘somos sanados por ellas’. También nosotros exclamamos con asombro y con profunda gratitud, “¡Señor mío y Dios mío!” Jesucristo continua soplando su aliento de vida, su Espíritu, en nosotros, en su Iglesia, en nuestro mundo, y nos fortalece para la misión de reconciliación a los hombres y mujeres de nuestros tiempos. En un mundo tan marcado por la impiedad y crueldad – como vemos en la salvaje persecución de los cristianos y minorías a lo largo de Irak, Siria, Nigeria, Libia y en tantos otros lugares, y como es evidente en la indiferencia hacia los pobres, la violencia de tantas clases, por la deshumanización del ser humano por nacer, por el prejuicio, el racismo y sexismo – ¡los cristianos nos damos cuenta de lo mucho que el mundo necesita la misericordia! Cuando Jesús envía a sus apóstoles a perdonar los pecados, el también los hace así agentes de misericordia hacia el mundo. Hoy necesitamos orar por las victimas del odio, egoísmo e indiferencia, pero también ‘oremos por nuestros enemigos, por los que nos persiguen’, así como Jesús mismo nos enseño y como el mismo hizo desde la cruz. Tenemos que creer que las personas – hasta los mas despreciables – pueden cambiar, porque nosotros fuimos ‘necios, desobedientes, odiamos…[hasta que] la gracia de Dios se apareció” (Tito). Come Ezequiel sabemos que “Dios no quiere la muerte del pecador, sino que se arrepienta de su mal y se torne a Dios…” Oremos con pasión por la protección de nuestras hermanas y hermanos perseguidos, que ambos el Señor y las naciones vengan pronto a asistirlos; y oremos por la conversión de nuestros opresores y de nuestro mundo. Jesucristo, crucificado y gloriosamente resucitado de entre los muertos, es el poder divino que subvierte y derrota todo mal con misericordia. +O Dios, cuyo Hijo único, por su vida, muerte y resurrección ha abierto para nosotros la plenitud de tu divina misericordia, concede que por los méritos de la vida, muerte y resurrección de Jesús podamos recibir tu misericordia en tiempos de necesidad, ser instrumentos de tu misericordia en este mundo, y llegar a la meta de tu divina misericordia, que el la vida eterna contigo, quien eres Padre, Hijo y Espíritu Santo. Amen. La lectura de hoy nos presenta tres ideas importantes: • El domingo de la Divina Misericordia en el segundo domingo de Pascua nos inspira a regocijarnos y encomendarnos a la misericordia amorosa de Dios, tan absolutamente expresada en la pasión salvadora y resurrección de nuestro Señor Jesucristo. • El don de Jesús del Espíritu a sus discípulos los unge, envía, los fortalece (y a todo cristiano) a ser misioneros de la misericordia redentora de Dios en el mundo. • Nuestro mundo necesita misericordia. Los cristianos perseguidos necesitan la misericordia activa, a través de la protección de las naciones. Los opresores del mundo necesitan nuestras oraciones misericordiosas, para que experimenten una profunda conversión y rechacen el mal y se tornen de la muerte hacia la vida. Jesús es el resucitado quien subvierte el mal con la misericordia. Para la reflexión personal o comunitaria: Después de una pausa breve para reflexionar en silencio, comparta con otros sus ideas o sentimientos. • ¿Cómo doy testimonio del evangelio de Jesús a través de palabras y obras? • ¿Es la oración el aliento y vida de mi relación con Dios? ¿Cómo puedo desarrollar mas consistentemente una vida de oración mas profunda? • ¿Cómo soy misionero del Evangelio? Lecturas recomendadas: Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica, párrafos 1846-48, 1422-49 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 Joshua O’Shea Andrew Narr Prem David Giraldo Francis J. Harrington, Jr Josh Beans Greg Rich Ed Winters Sterling Deleridge Chad Michael Lopez Jason Lopez Peter Santini Ashley M. King Jonathan Slinkard Johnny Jimenez Alejandro Gonzalez J.C. Velasco Elena David DeLillis Adam Lewis Ryan Hartnett Angie Johnson Matthew Imm Joshua Cohen Andrew Holston David Anthony Long William Antczak Michelle Svec Luisa Galeano Miles Mayo William Sciacca Vernon K. Barnes Joseph Andersen Alex Rhino Fred Rhino Christian Lopez Jorge Bondy Russell Di Giacomo Thomas J. Martino Michael Fonda George Kaiser John Melo George Casey Stephen Grob Gabriele Felix *PLEASE NOTE* Please call if you have a friend or loved one in the military that you would like to add in our prayer list. 954-905-6317 Please use your envelopes. They are the principal source of Parish Support. Justice Corner April 12, 2015 One Heart & Mind In the second reading, “The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in common…” What happened? Don’t you wish you could live in a world like this? You can! Jesus gave us the gift of peace and a roadmap for peace-building – the Ten Commandments. When you feel overwhelmed by the complexity and magnitude of the injustices in our world, take comfort. No single person is called to solve all the problems. “God makes three requests of his children: Do the best you can, where you are, with what you have, now.” ~African American Proverb "If you can’t feed a hundred people, then just feed one." ~ Mother Teresa You can do the best you can, where you are, with what you have, by supporting Catholic Charities. Visit www.ccadm.org and learn more about Our Ministries. Buck of the Month Envelope Please use your “Buck of the Month” envelope to help support Saint Andrew School. Your generosity is appreciated and will help us to pass on the Catholic Faith to the next generation! Remember the Departed Ricardo Badillo Carlos Solares Victims of War and Terrorism Year of Consecrated Life So it is that in accordance with the Divine Plan a wonderful variety of religious communities has grown up which has made it easier for the church . . . To be equipped for every good work and ready for the work of the ministry - the building up of the Body of Christ. - Decree on the Adaptation and Renewal of Religious Life, Perfectae Caritatis, no. 1 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 Gail Jacobson Gaudencio Mateo 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 Jim Simmons 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 Roleni 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 ATTENTION Please call the Parish Office to add any Names 954-905-6317 Sunday by Sunday Domingo a Domingo OF ONE HEART AND MIND UN SOLO CORAZÓN Y UNA SOLA ALMA Reading about the faith of the early Christian believers can be a real inspiration to those of us who have been Christians for a long time, as well as for those who are newly baptized. Can you imagine people of this world being “of one heart and mind” as was the first community of believers? Today’s First Letter of John seems to hold the key to how this can be accomplished. Keeping God’s commandments and loving all of God’s children seems to be the start of being “of one heart and mind.” We live in a world that stresses differences—differences among religions among races, between genders, and among economic classes. Today we are summoned to focus on what we all share in common on this fragile planet of ours. Al leer sobre la fe de las primeras comunidades de creyentes puede ser fuente de gran inspiración para los que han sido cristianos por largo tiempo, como también para los que acaban de ser bautizados. ¿Te puedes imaginar a gente de hoy que “tiene un solo corazón y una sola alma” igual que la primera comunidad de creyentes? La primera carta de san Juan que leemos hoy es la clave que nos dice cómo podemos lograrlo. Si guardamos los mandamientos de Dios y si amamos a todos los hijos de Dios parece ser la base de poder tener un “un solo corazón y una sola alma”. Vivimos en un mundo que recalca las diferencias –ya sean entre religiones, razas, géneros y clases. Hoy se nos pide que nos enfoquemos en lo que tenemos en común en este frágil planeta que ocupamos. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Acts 4:23-31; Ps 2:1-3, 4-9; Jn 3:1-8 Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21 Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36 Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21 Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4:2, 4, 7-9; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24:35-48 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Second Sunday of Easter (or of Divine Mercy); Julian Calendar Easter Monday: St. Martin I Wednesday: Income Tax Day Thursday: Yom Ha-Shoa (Holocaust Remembrance Day) LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Martes: Miércoles: Jueves: Hch 4:23-31; Sal 2:1-3, 4-9; Jn 3:1-8 Hch 4:32-37; Sal 93 (92):1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 Hch 5:17-26; Sal 34 (33):2-9; Jn 3:16-21 Hch 5:27-33; Sal 34 (33):2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36 Viernes: Hch 5:34-42; Sal 27 (26):1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 Sábado: Hch 6:1-7; Sal 33 (32):1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21 Domingo: Hch 3:13-15, 17-19; Sal 4:2, 4, 7-9; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lc 24:35-48 LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Lunes: Miércoles: Jueves: Segundo Domingo de Pascua; Domingo de la Divina Misericordia; Pascua en el calendario juliano San Martín I Día de los Impuestos Yom HaShoa (Memorial del Holocausto) CHRIST IS HERE Christ departed from our sight that we might return to our heart, and there find him. For he departed and behold, he is here. - St. Augustine TRANSFORMACION Sólo el amor que se hace don, puede transformar nuestro planeta. - Papa San Juan XXIII REMEMBER SAINT ANDREW PARISH IN YOUR ESTATE Thank you for your Prayer, Service and Generous Giving!!! Weekly Collection report for weekend of: 3/29/2015 Masses Saturday 5:30 PM Saturday 7 PM Sunday 7 AM Sunday 8 AM Sunday 9:30 AM Sunday 11:30AM Sunday 1:30 PM Sunday 5:30 PM Total People Count 421 480 161 302 995 1325 1410 563 5,657 Collection $3,957.00 $1,997.10 $2,679.00 $3,460.00 $4,236.00 $6,727.00 $4,704.96 $3,680.00 $31,441.06 Special accounts and collections Collection Description Amount Office envelopes Children’s envelopes Capital Campaign School Financial Aid Outreach Lifeteen Candles R.E. Children Easter Good Friday $1,366.00 $152.00 $0.00 $137.00 $10.00 $6.00 $279.00 $4.00 $38.00 $9.00 $2,001.00 Total special collections: Total of all collections: $ 33,442.00 Weekly Collection report for weekend of: 4/5/2015 Masses People Count Collection Saturday 8 PM Sunday 7 AM Sunday 8 AM Sunday 9:30 AM Sunday 11:30AM Sunday 1:30 PM 1400 595 547 1685 1730 1700 $3,492.00 $7,816.00 $11,751.00 $10,455.00 $13,591.70 $4,000.00 Total 7,657 $51,105.70 Special accounts and collections Collection Description Office envelopes Children’s envelopes Capital Campaign School Financial Aid Outreach Youth 4 Christ Candles Holy Thursday Good Friday Religious Education Children Total special collections: Amount $2,440.00 $157.00 $25.00 $488.00 $175.00 $45.00 $0.00 $4,413.00 $7,391.00 $7.00 $15,141.00 Total of all collections: $ 66,246.00 Please notify the Parish Office of any changes in your address or phone number. Thank you!