We Are A Stewardship Parish, The Hands and Feet of Christ “One Lord, One Eucharist, One Parish” November 23rd, 2014 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 Schedule 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 Vigil and Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday Evening Mass: (English) 5:30 p.m. & (Spanish) 7:00 p.m. 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 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 Miss Mary Forney Youth 4 Christ Minister & Director of Faith Formation 954-588-8667 Mrs. Kristen Hughes School Principal 954-753-1280 Faith Direct www.faithdirect.net Code: FL619 Mrs. Maria Elena Kaplove Bookkeeper 954-905-6321 Upcoming Events in The Parish Mrs. Suzanne League Receptionist 954-752-3950 November 23rd - Eucharistic Procession November 25th - 29th No R.E. November 25th - Unity Service/ Offsite November 26th - 28th - No School November 27th - Thanksgiving Day Mrs. Shelly Nicoll Administrative Assistant 954-905-6317 Mrs. Mary Lou Taff Music Director 954-905-6335 Outreach Department Volunteers 954-905-6316 MARK YOUR CALENDARS MONDAY, November 24th, 2014 ROSARY GROUP (8:20AM - CHAPEL) CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP (7:00PM - MPR) VOLUNTEER MEETING FOR THAKSGIVING (7:00PM - SOCIAL HALL) WHY CATHOLIC TEAM MEETING (7:30PM - CR # 121) WHY CATHOLIC FORMATION TEAM MEETING (7:30PM - MEDIA CENTER) YOUTH GROUP MUSIC REHEARSAL (7:30PM - CHURCH) TUESDAY, November 25th, 2014 THAKSGIVING UNITY SERCIVE SCHOOL IN HOUSE FIELD TRIP (8AM - SOCIAL HALL) ROSARY GROUP (8:20AM - CHAPEL) CHILDREN’S CHOIR PRACTICE (3:00PM - CHURCH) NO R.E. CLASSES (4:00PM - SCHOOL) NO R.E. CLASSES (6:00PM - SCHOOL) GRUPO SEMILLA MEETING (7:00PM - MPR) ENSAYO DEL CORO DE LOS SABADOS (7:30PM - CHURCH) YOUNG ADULTS MEETING (7:30PM - YOUTH MINISTRY ROOM) WEDNESDAY, November 26th, 2014 NO SCHOOL ROSARY GROUP (8:20AM - CHAPEL) ST. VINCENT DE PAUL MEETING (9:45AM - PARISH OFFICE) ROSARY FOR LIFE (6:00PM - CHAPEL) MEN’S CLUB SET UP FOR THANKSGIVING (6:00PM - SOCIAL HALL) PORQUE SER CATÓLICO (7:00PM - CR # 203) ESCUELA BÍBLICA CATÓLICA YESHU’A (7:30PM - CR # 220) ENSAYO DEL CORO DEL DOMINGO (7:30PM - CHURCH) LEGION DE MARIA (7:30PM - CR # 126) THURSDAY, November 27th, 2014 THANKSGIVING DAY PARISH OFFICE CLOSED/NO SCHOOL/NO R.E. THANKSGIVING DINNER (11AM - SOCIAL HALL) FRIDAY, November 28th, 2014 PARISH OFFICE CLOSED/NO SCHOOL ROSARY GROUP (8:20AM - CHAPEL) SATURDAY, November 29th, 2014 NO R.E. ROSARY GROUP (8:20AM - CHAPEL) REZO DE LA CORONILLA (8:15PM - CHURCH/CHAPEL) SUNDAY, November 30th, 2014 NO RCIA CLASS (10AM - MEDIA CENTER) NO RCIA CLASS CHILDREN (10:30AM - CR 126 & 221) NO RICA ESPAÑOL (11:30AM - CR # 121) REZO DEL ROSARIO EN ESPAÑOL (2:45PM - CHURCH/CHAPEL) YOUTH 4 CHRIST - HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY (6:45PM) Please join us for thanksgiving day mass Thursday, November 27, 2014 7 am ……………….. Msgr. Souckar 10 am …………………Msgr. Souckar *No misa en español a las 7pm* MASS INTENTIONS Sunday, November 23rd, 2014 7:00AM Fr. Montes 8:00AM Msgr. Souckar 9:30AM Fr. Perales 11:30AM Msgr. Souckar 1:30PM Fr. Perales 5:30PM Fr. Feliz In Thanksgiving for Evelyn Sabga’s 70th Birthday (Living) by Jackie & Annie Michael, Nicole & Baby Hannah Rahael (Living) by The Rahael Family John Cordner by His Wife Henrietta Indira Jairam Delgado by Julio & Catherine Delgado Parroquianos de la Iglesia de Saint Andrew Jonathan O’Connor by His Daughter Monday, November 24th, 2014 7:00AM Msgr. Souckar 9:00AM Fr. Perales 7:00PM Fr. Feliz Souls in Purgatory by Maria Penagos Pierre Louis & Jeanine Lherisson by Their Daughter, Marie Rubén Rivera por Orlando, Myrna, Omar, Laura & Ariana Tuesday, November 25th, 2014 7:00AM Msgr. Souckar 9:00AM Msgr. Souckar 7:00PM Fr. Feliz Souls in Purgatory by Maria Penagos Harold Murray, M.D. by Cecile McAlpine Blanca Rivera Marrero por Orlando, Myrna, Omar, Laura & Ariana Wednesday, November 26th, 2014 7:00AM Msgr. Souckar 9:00AM Msgr. Souckar 7:00PM Fr. Perales Souls in Purgatory by Maria Penagos Ella Elizabeth Durand by Sue LoPresti Jorge Ugalde por His Family Thursday, November 27th, 2014 7:00AM Msgr. Souckar 10:00AM Msgr. Souckar In Thanksgiving Bill & Jan Donohue (Living) by The Outreach Department Joseph & Rose Olivo by Rosalie Porter Friday, November 28th, 2014 7:00AM Fr. Perales 9:00AM Fr. Perales 7:00PM Fr. Feliz Patricia Mieyal by Henrietta Cordner Margaret D’Ambro by Cecile McAlpine Ricardo Carrión por Su Familia Saturday, November 29th, 2014 9:00AM Fr. Perales 5:30PM Msgr. Souckar 7:00PM Fr. Perales Community Mass Laura Begert by Clergy & Parish Office Staff Guillermina Ortíz por Robert & Lisa Shelly Sunday, November 30th, 2014 7:00AM Fr. Perales 8:00AM Fr. Perales 9:30AM Msgr. Souckar 11:30AM Fr. Feliz 1:30PM Fr. Feliz 5:30PM Msgr. Souckar Marie Striano by Louise Marquez Marie Striano by Louise Marquez Queta Gonzalez by The Gutierrez Family Jennifer Lynne Lockrey by The Nichols/Muilman Family Rubén Rivera por El Ministerio de la Santa Comunión Parishioners of Saint Andrew A Proud History and a Promising Future Dear Parishioners of Saint Andrew: It was May 1969 when Archbishop Coleman F. Carroll, the first Archbishop of Miami, appointed Father Patrick Farrell as the founding pastor of a new parish in Coral Springs. The new parish was placed under the heavenly patronage of Saint Andrew the Apostle. In those days, Coral Springs was a rural outpost in the far reaches of northwestern Broward County with a population of approximately 300 people. At the time, there may have been more horses than people living in Coral Springs! The parish community began with 25 families and for the first year Mass was celebrated at the home of Mrs. Emily Heafy. Since those humble beginnings, Saint Andrew Parish – like the city of Coral Springs – has grown to be a large, vibrant and diverse community. We strive to be a parish family which celebrates our diversity and unity in Christ Jesus. We are united in our profession of the faith, celebration of the sacraments and works of justice and charity. As we celebrate our 45th anniversary, I take this opportunity to express sentiments of sincere thanks and appreciation to all who have helped us to be the parish family we are today. First, all praise and thanks is offered to Almighty God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit – who in His divine providence has blessed, guided and sustained our parish community over the years. I also thank the priests, deacons and religious sisters who have selflessly served the parish, providing leadership by their dedication to God and His holy people. In a particular way, I thank my predecessors as pastor: Father Patrick Farrell (1969-1980), Father Brendan Grogan (1980-1986), Father James Quinn (1986-1996), Father Arthur Dennison (1996-2002) and Monsignor George Puthusseril (2002-2012). These dedicated priests and the parochial vicars who assisted them have been good shepherds to the parish community and helped us to grow as a parish community. I also thank those who have served as principals, directors of religious education, teachers and catechists in our parish school, pre-school and religious education program. Our parish has long been known for its commitment to Catholic education. I am very pleased to see that our parish school has increased enrollment this year and that our graduates regularly make the honor roll at Saint Thomas Aquinas, Cardinal Gibbons, Archbishop McCarthy, Saint John Paul II and other local high schools. Our children are not only the future of the Church they are the present of the Church as they develop their relationship with Christ and deepen their knowledge and practice of our Catholic faith. Any litany of thanks would not be complete without acknowledging you – the parishioners – who have for 45 years been the mainstay of the parish community. We are blessed to have individuals and families who are founding members of the parish and others who are recent arrivals; all are welcome here and all are equally members of our parish. Over the past 45 years, countless people have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Matrimony, Confession, First Holy Communion and the Anointing of the Sick at Saint Andrew Parish. Two native sons - Father Eric Zegeer and Father Daniel Martin – have been ordained priests. Many have bid a tearful and prayerful farewell to loved ones buried from the parish. It is especially in these moments of sacramental grace that we are truly who we are called to be: the Body of Christ in this small portion of the Kingdom of God. It is my prayer that this proud history will be the preview of a promising future for all at Saint Andrew Parish. May the Lord continue to bless you and your family with His love! Monsignor Michael A. Souckar Una Orgullosa Historia y un Futuro Prometedor Queridos feligreses de Saint Andrew: Era mayo de 1969, cuando el Arzobispo Coleman F. Carroll, el primer Arzobispo de Miami, nombró al Padre Patrick Farrell como el párroco fundador de una nueva parroquia en Coral Springs. La nueva parroquia fue puesta bajo el patrocinio celestial del Apóstol San Andrés. En aquellos días, Coral Springs era un pueblo rural en los confines del noroeste del condado de Broward con una población de aproximadamente 300 personas. En ese momento, puede haber habido ¡más caballos que personas en Coral Springs! La comunidad parroquial se inició con 25 familias y durante el primer año la misa fue celebrada en la casa de la señora Emily Heafy. Desde sus humildes comienzos, la Iglesia de Saint Andrew - como la ciudad de Coral Springs - fueron creciendo hasta convertirse en una comunidad grande, vibrante y diversa. Nos esforzamos por ser una parroquia familiar que celebra nuestra diversidad y unidad en Cristo Je-sús. Estamos unidos en nuestra profesión de la fe, de la celebración de los sacramentos y de las obras de justicia y de caridad. Al celebrar nuestro 45 aniversario, aprovecho esta oportunidad para expresar sentimientos de sincero agradecimiento y reconocimiento a todos los que nos han ayudado a ser la familia parroquial que somos hoy. En primer lugar, todas las alabanzas y agradecimientos son ofrecidos a Dios Todopoderoso - Padre, Hijo y Espíritu Santo - que en su providencia divina ha bendecido, guiado y sostenido nuestra comunidad parroquial a través de los años. Agradezco también a los sacerdotes, diáconos y religiosas que desinteresadamente han servido a la parroquia, proporcionando liderazgo en su dedicación a Dios y a su pueblo santo. De modo particular, doy las gracias a mis antecesores como párrocos: al Padre Patrick Farrell (1969-1980), al padre Brendan Grogan (1980-1986), al padre James Quinn (1986-1996), al padre Arthur Dennison (1996-2002) y al Monseñor George Puthusseril (2002-2012). Estos sacerdotes dedicados y los vicarios parroquiales que les han asistido han sido buenos pastores de la comunidad parroquial y nos han ayudado a crecer como una comunidad parroquial. También quiero agradecer a aquellos que han servido como directores, directores de educación religiosa, maestros y catequistas en nuestra escuela parroquial, pre-escolar y programa de educación religiosa. Nuestra parroquia durante mucho tiempo ha sido conocida por su compromiso con la educación católica. Estoy muy contento de ver que nuestra escuela parroquial ha incrementado la matrícula de este año y que nuestros graduados están regularmente en cuadro de honor de Santo Tomás de Aquino, Cardenal Gibbons, Arzobispo McCarthy, San Juan Pablo II y de otras escuelas secundarias locales. Nuestros niños no sólo son el futuro de la Iglesia que son el presente de la Iglesia a medida que desarrollan su relación con Cristo y profundizan en su conocimiento y en la práctica de nuestra fe católica. Cualquier letanía de agradecimiento no estaría completa sin reconocer que - los feligreses - que pertenecen desde hace 45 años han sido el pilar de la comunidad parroquial. Tenemos la suerte de tener los individuos y las familias que son miembros fundadores de la parroquia y otros que están recién llegados; todos son bienvenidos aquí y todos son igualmente miembros de nuestra parroquia. Durante los últimos 45 años, un sin número de personas han recibido los sacramentos de Bautismo, Confirmación, Matrimonio, Confesión, Primera Comunión y Unción de los Enfermos en Saint Andrew. Dos hijos nativos - Padre Eric Zegeer y Padre Daniel Martín han sido ordenados sacerdotes. Muchos parroquianos han enterrado a sus seres queridos despidiéndolod con lágrimas y oración de Saint Andrew. Es especialmente en estos momentos de la gracia sacramental que somos más que llamados a ser: el Cuerpo de Cristo en esta pequeña parte del Reino de Dios. Es mi oración que esta orgullosa historia sea el anticipo de un futuro prometedor para todos en la Iglesia de Saint Andrew. ¡Qué el Señor los siga bendiciendo a usted y a sus familias con Su amor! Monseñor Michael A. Souckar Harvest Festival : “Falltasia” Saint Andrew Catholic church in Coral Springs has welcomed autumn with a Harvest Festival. The "Falltasia" event, which took place on October 24, helped raise funds for new computers for the school. The event was filled with games and prizes, and even the opportunity to shop for some goodies. With a pumpkin patch decorated with autumn leaves, a few smiling scarecrows and pumpkins small enough to fit in the palm of a hand or large enough to bowl with, the atmosphere was energetic and ready for the new season. RESPECT LIFE CORNER Thanksgiving for the Gift of Life Acción de Gracias por el Regalo de la Vida Heavenly Father, You are the giver of ALL life. I thank You, Lord, for the gift of life, which You have given me. Teach me, to recognize the sacredness of my life, and to honor the sacredness of all human life. Remove from me, the selfishness that prevents me from experiencing the majesty of each soul. Help me to recover from the indignities that I have suffered, and which have diminished my self-respect. Restore in me, the conscious understanding that Your Holy Spirit lives in me, and that all my actions and thoughts should reflect the holiness of Your indwelling Presence. Sanctify my life, Heavenly Father, that I might be a blessing to all whom I meet. Let this world be a brighter place, because You reached out to others through my simple acts of kindness. Help me to believe in my own goodness, that I may resist temptation and celebrate Your gift of life, this day and every day of my life. Amen. Padre Celestial, Tu eres Quien da TODA la vida. Te doy gracias, Señor, por el regalo de la vida, que me has dado. Enséñame a reconocer la santidad de mi vida y a honrar la santidad de toda vida humana. Líbrame del egoísmo que no me permita experimentar la majestuosidad de cada alma. Ayúdame a poder recuperarme de las indignidades que he sufrido y que han empobrecido mi autoestima. Restaura en mí, el discernimiento de que Tu Santo Espíritu vive en mí y que todas mis acciones y pensamientos deben reflejar la santidad de Tu Presencia permanente. Santifica mi vida, Padre Celestial, que pueda ser una bendición para todos los que conozca. Haz que este mundo sea un lugar más brillante, por haberte acercado a otros a través de mis pequeños actos de misericordia. Ayúdame a creer en mi propia bondad; que pueda resistir la tentación y celebrar Tu regalo de vida en este día y todos los días de mi vida. Amén. OUTREACH HOURS Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am - 11:00am 954-905-6316 Pantry Items Spaghetti Sauce/Tuna Fish Canned Spaghetti or Ravioli Pasta Noodles/Canned Fruit Canned Vegetables Please check expiration dates We Cannot distribute expired food Your Kind Help is Appreciated!!! 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!!! Our Sincere thanks and Appreciation to Cynthia and the Coral Springs Kraeer Funeral Home & Cremation Center with the donations of flowers for Our Anniversary Celebration!!! 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! INTERGENERATIONAL EVENT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7TH, 2014 THEME: PRAYING THROUGH ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS COME BRING YOUR FAMILY AND JOIN US IN FINDING MORE WAYS TO PRAY THROUGH THESE SPECIAL SEASONS. TIME: 9:30AM – 12:00PM WHERE: SOCIAL HALL Thank you …… to our Highschoolers for Giving a wonderful Middle School Retreat! CATHOLIC CONVERSATIONS ON THE SCRIPTURES Archdiocese of Miami - Office of Lay Ministry and Adult Faith Formation November 23, 2014 The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Gospel reading Matthew 25:31-46 [To be read aloud] Jesus said to his disciples: "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit upon his glorious throne, and all the nations will be assembled before him. And he will separate them one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will place the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. Then the king will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.’ Then the righteous will answer him and say, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? When did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?’ And the king will say to them in reply, 'Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me.’ Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you accursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, a stranger and you gave me no welcome, naked and you gave me no clothing, ill and in prison, and you did not care for me.’ Then they will answer and say, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or ill or in prison, and not minister to your needs?’ He will answer them, 'Amen, I say to you, what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me.’ And these will go off to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life." Brief commentary: Each year the solemnity of Christ, King of the Universe, crowns our liturgical calendar. The feast was instituted in 1925 by Pope Pius XI following the ravages of the First World War and as the world, especially the West, was increasingly embracing secularism and nationalism. The feast, at the end of the Church’s year represents many things: it is a reminder that the true King of the all the world is are not found among the tyrants and dictators, the utopian political ideologies that promise blessing but end up bringing great woe; it is a warning to all to live in the light of the coming Kingdom of God by putting God and people first, by abandoning sin and a life without God, by seeking to live the deepest values of the Gospel – especially genuine compassion – daily; it is a message of eschatological hope, announcing that the future is all good, because God is the future of the universe – injustice and oppression, indifference and selfishness, prejudice and racism, death and sorrow, sin and hatred, do not have a future; only goodness and joy, love and peace have a future. It is the message so powerfully expressed in today’s reading of Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians. It is the Christian Good News: “The last enemy to be destroyed is death. When everything is subjected to God, then the Son himself will also be subjected to the one who subjected everything to him, so that God may be all in all.” The other readings (Ezekiel, Psalm, and Gospel) are replete with pastoral imagery. The King of the Universe none other than the loving shepherd of Israel, the one so endearingly described in the Psalm, but also the one who loves right and justice, and has the deepest concern for the vulnerable and frail, the poor and oppressed, the outcast and forgotten. He comes to set things right, to prove evil and mercilessness wrong, and to vindicate kindness and love. The standard of his judgment is compassion: “Whatever you did for the least of my brethren, you did to me.” Curiously, nowhere are religious observance or religious sentiments offered as criteria. Religion itself can sometimes become oppressive and used as a weapon, it can become for some a psychological excuse for not attending to the needy, it can become a self-centered activity with little action and responsibility in the everyday world, which is the object of God’s great concern. In the Old Testament, it is precisely how people treat people, what happens to the poor and vulnerable, how justice and mercy are being practiced, both individually and by the people as a whole, that is the great concern of Yahweh - so strongly expressed especially both in the Torah and in the Prophets. For Jesus, God and people come first, and true religion is an encounter of God in the neighbor who is in need, by putting the needs of one’s neighbor above all else. In Jesus’ kingdom, his followers really attend to the hungry and thirsty, the naked and the ill, the prisoner and the foreigner. And he expects this not only to be accomplished by ministries that are set up for this end, but by all his followers. This deep concern for others is what we most find and love in the Jesus of the Gospels, it is his healing touch that has also reached out to each of us, and now we too will gladly share it with others. This encounter of God in the people in need was at the heart of Jesus’ own spirituality; it was first and foremost his religion. On this feast of Christ the King, let us live anticipating God’s ultimate reign of love, joy, peace and life by being agents of his love, joy, peace and life to all, especially towards the ones whom most need our loving help. Today’s reading offers significant messages: • At the crowning of the Church’s liturgical year, the feast of Christ the King proclaims to the entire world that no earthly ruler, no state or government or political system, can legitimately make ultimate claims on human beings. The people do not belong to any earthly ruler or system; the people are sacred because they belong to God, who is the champion of their freedom and the one who truly loves them. • The eschatological message of Christian hope, so powerfully proclaimed on this day, announces that the future is all good because God – who is love – is the future of all creation. The ultimate reality is not evil or death, it is love and life in God. • At the heart of this feast is the call to live as witnesses and agents of the values of the Kingdom of God by lovingly serving our sisters and our brothers, our neighbor in need. “On the evening of our lives we will be judged by our love” (Saint John of the Cross). For our shared or personal reflection: After a brief pause for silent reflection share your answers, ideas or feelings. • How does the feast of Christ the King speak to the oppressions found in our world today? • How does the Christian good news of eschatological hope fill me with light and strength? • How can I be an agent of God’s reign, of God’s love and compassion today and every day? Suggested readings: Catechism of the Catholic Church paragraphs 668-682, 988-1065, 2196 REFLEXIONES CATÓLICAS SOBRE LA BIBLIA Arquidiócesis de Miami - Oficina de Ministerios Laicos y Formación de Adultos en la Fe 23 Noviembre de 2014 Solemnidad de Cristo Rey del Universo (Ciclo A) Lectura del santo Evangelio según San Mateo 25:31-46 En aquel tiempo,' dijo Jesús a sus discípulos: -«Cuando venga en su gloria el Hijo del hombre, y todos los ángeles con él, se sentará en el trono de su gloria, y serán reunidas ante él todas las naciones. Él separará a unos de otros, como un pastor separa las ovejas de las cabras. Y pondrá las ovejas a su derecha y las cabras a su izquierda. Entonces dirá el rey a los de su derecha: "Venid vosotros, benditos de mi Padre; heredad el reino preparado para vosotros desde la creación del mundo. Porque tuve hambre y me disteis de comer, tuve sed y me disteis de beber, fui forastero y me hospedasteis, estuve desnudo y me vestisteis, enfermo y me visitasteis, en la cárcel y vinisteis a verme." Entonces los justos le contestarán: "Señor, ¿cuándo te vimos con hambre y te alimentamos, o con sed y te dimos de beber?; ¿cuándo te vimos forastero y te hospedamos, o desnudo y te vestimos?; ¿cuándo te vimos enfermo o en la cárcel y fuimos a verte?» Y el rey les dirá: "Os aseguro que cada vez que lo hicisteis con uno de éstos, mis humildes hermanos, conmigo lo hicisteis." Y entonces dirá a los de su izquierda: "Apartaos de mi, malditos, id al fuego eterno preparado para el diablo y sus ángeles. Porque tuve hambre y no me disteis de comer, tuve sed y no me disteis de beber, fui forastero y no me hospedasteis, estuve desnudo y no me vestisteis, enfermo y en la cárcel y no me visitasteis. " Entonces también éstos contestarán: "Señor, ¿cuándo te vimos con hambre o con sed, o forastero o desnudo, o enfermo o en la cárcel, y no te asistimos?" Y él replicará: "Os aseguro que cada vez que no lo hicisteis con uno de éstos, los humildes, tampoco lo hicisteis conmigo." Y éstos irán al castigo eterno, y los justos a la vida eterna.» Comentario breve: Cada año la solemnidad de Cristo, Rey del Universo, corona nuestro calendario litúrgico. La fiesta fue instituida en el 1925 por el papa Pio XI siguiendo los desastres de la Primera Guerra Mundial y cuando el mundo, particularmente el occidente, estaba abrazando al secularismo y el nacionalismo. La solemnidad, a la conclusión del año eclesial representa muchas cosas: es un recuerdo de que el verdadero rey del mundo no se encuentra entre los tiranos y dictadores, en ideas políticas utópicas que prometen bendición pero acaban con trayendo la desgracia; es una advertencia a vivir a la luz del reinado de Dios que viene poniendo a Dios y a los seres humanos en primer lugar, abandonando el pecado y una vida sin Dios, en buscando los valores mas profundos del Evangelio – especialmente la compasión genuina – diariamente; es un mensaje de esperanza escatológica, anunciando que el futuro es completamente bueno, porque Dios es el futuro del universo – la injusticia y opresión, la indiferencia y el egoísmo, el prejuicio y racismo, la muerte y el dolor, el pecado y el odio, no tienen futuro; solamente la bondad y gozo, el amor y la paz tienen futuro. Es el mensaje que tan poderosamente es expresado hoy en la primera carta de Pablo a los corintios. Es la Buena Nueva cristiana: “El último enemigo que será destruido es la muer -te…Y cuando todo le sea sometido, entonces el Hijo mismo se someterá a aquel que le sometió todo, para que Dios sea todo en todos.” Las otras lecturas (Ezequiel, el salmo, y el Evangelio) están repletas con imágenes pastorales. El Rey del Universo no es otro que el pastor amoroso de Israel, el que es descrito con tanto afecto en el salmo, pero que también es el que ama la justicia y el bien, y que tiene la mas profunda preocupación por el vulnerable y frágil, el pobre y oprimido, el marginado y olvidado. El viene a corregir las cosas, a probar al mal y la impiedad mal, y a vindicar la bondad y el amor. El estandarte de su juicio es la compasión: “Lo que le hiciste al mas pequeño, me lo hiciste a mi.” Curiosamente, en ningún lugar aparecen la observancia religiosa o sentimientos religiosos como criterios. La religión misma algunas veces puede convertirse en opresión y ser usada como arma, puede convertirse en una excusa sicológica para no atender al necesitado, puede convertirse en una actividad egoísta con poca acción y responsabilidad hacia el mundo cotidiano, que tanto es el objeto de la gran preocupación de Dios. En el Antiguo Testamento, es precisamente como las personas se tratan unos a los otros, que le esta ocurriendo al pobre y vulnerable, como la justicia y la misericordia están siendo practicadas, individualmente y como un pueblo, que es la gran preocupación de Yahvé – tan fuertemente expresado especialmente el la Tora (la Ley) y los profetas. Para Jesús, Dios y las personas, están en primer plano, y la verdadera religión es un encuentro con Dios en el prójimo necesitado, poniendo las necesidades de el prójimo sobre todas las cosas. En el reino de Jesús, sus seguidores atienden de verdad al hambriento y sediento, al desnudo y al enfermo, al prisionero y al forastero. Y el espera que esto se logre no solamente por ministerios establecidos con ese fin, sino por todos sus seguidores. Su profunda preocupación por los demás es lo que mas encontramos y amamos en el Jesús de los evangelios, es su toque sanador que nos ha llegado a cada uno de nosotros, y ahora lo compartimos con gozo con los demás. Este encuentro con Dios en el necesitado estaba en el corazón de la espiritualidad misma de Jesús era sobretodo su religión. En la solemnidad de Cristo Rey, vivemos anticipando el gran reinado de Dios de amor, gozo, paz y vida, siendo agentes de su amor, gozo, paz y vida hacia todos, especialmente los que mas necesitan de nuestra ayuda y amor. La lectura de hoy nos presenta tres ideas importantes: • A la coronación del año litúrgico de la Iglesia, la solemnidad de Cristo Rey proclama a todo el mundo que ningún gobernante terrenal, ningún estado o gobierno o sistema político, puede legítimamente hacer reclamos absolutos sobre los seres humanos. Los seres humanos no son propiedad de ningún gobernante o sistema; las personas son sagradas porque pertenecen a Dios, quien es el campeón de su libertad y el que de veras los ama. • El mensaje escatológico de la esperanza cristiana, tan poderosamente proclamado en este día, anuncia que el futuro es todo bueno porque Dios – quien es amor – es el futuro de toda la creación. La realidad absoluta no es el mal o la muerte, es amor y vida en Dios. • En el corazón de esta fiesta esta el llamado a vivir como testigos y agentes de los valores del reino de Dios, sirviendo amorosamente a nuestras hermanas y hermanos, a nuestro prójimo necesitado. “Al atardecer de nuestras vidas seremos juzgados sobre el amor” (San Juan de la Cruz). Para la reflexión personal o comunitaria: Después de una pausa breve para reflexionar en silencio, comparta con otros sus ideas o sentimientos. • ¿Cómo es que la solemnidad de Cristo Rey habla a las opresiones que encontramos en nuestro mundo de hoy? • ¿Cómo es que la buena nueva cristiana de esperanza escatológica me llena de luz y fortaleza? • ¿Cómo puedo ser agente del reinado de Dios, del amor y compasión de Dios hoy y cada día? Lecturas recomendadas: Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica, párrafos 668-682, 988-1065, 2196 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 *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 November 23, 2014 Charity Yes, and Justice Too! Today’s Scriptures continue the theme of taking action. The Gospel speaks clearly about our call to care for Jesus as he appears in people who are hungry, naked, imprisoned, etc. This moral obligation cannot be satisfied by acts of charity alone. We are called to work together to address the root causes, not just the effects, of injustice. As we give God thanks for our blessings this week, may we remember our brothers and sisters who lack the basic necessities to live with dignity. Let us contemplate the root causes of poverty – greed, unfair trading practices, lack of access to education, healthcare, shelter, consumerism, and challenge ourselves to live simply so we have more to share with others. Many people observe Buy Nothing Day on November 28, the day after Thanksgiving to draw attention to our call to reject consumerism and live simply. We give you thanks Oh God for our many blessings… Happy Thanksgiving! Congratulations to the Newly Baptized November 16th, 2014 Presley Elizabeth Frese Carter James Ward-Oertel daderecycling.com HELP YOUR SCHOOL SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT Donate Your Used Cell Phone & Print Cartridges Our School is conducting an electronic waste recycling fundraiser. Please help support our school protecting the environment by Donating items such as: empty cartridges, used cell phones, and small electronic devices. We greatly appreciate your support! The Sick Adam Dietsch Adam Ramjattan Adam Westreich Adele Gerstman Adelaide Altieri Adrian Zambrano Adriana Barrera Albert Misko Alberto Vértiz Alex Abramson Alfred Gertz Alida Ramagosa Ana Castañón Ana Maria Pascual Ana Milena Mera Ana Ribeirinho Andrew Sookoo Andy Krzykowski Angela Chandley Angie Mahr Annmarie Janus Anthony Englehardt Anthony Ribeau Antonio Alvarado Arlene Mandel Barbara Anderson Barbara Branigan Barbara Matalon Becky Dwoskin Becky Tooley Bernard Goldstein Berta Martin Betty Wolfe Beverly Circle Billy McQuilken Bishop Friend Bob Harp Bob Sotkiewicz Bobby Mahr Bobby Neitz Brenda Hufstetler Brian Thomas Green Brianna Stribling Bride Lindwurm Brock Lerner Bruno Campos Cauleen Dolan Carla Flores Carlos Solares Carmelita Tan Carmen Rivas Carol Ann Wakefield Carol Draskin Carol Foster Carol Ruhl Carol Slotwinski Cassie (Child) Catalina Alvarez Catalina Cruz Catherine Benoit Cathy Bowen Cathy Carns Cesilio Figueroa Charlton Johnson Cher Souci Cheri Kostigen Cheryl Rhoads Chris Rizzo Christian J. Honeycutt (Child) Chris Lapi Clara Farina Clifford Lee Flannery Cruz Colón Dalma Piper Dana Neitz Darcy Baños D’Arcy Crooks Darlene Irwin David Natur David Scheuerman Dean Surratt Deborah Sheber Denise DiCarlo Denise Walsh Dennis Lockrey Desiree Perron Diana Caraballo Diane Scott Diane Wise Donald Flynn Donald Perron Doni Judkowitz Donna Silvia Dora de Armas Dori Minnelli Dorothy Linstrom Dorothy Mirarchi Dorothy Pfeifer Dorothy Savage Drew Bevis Dylan Perron Eduardo Ortiz Eliane Sajous Eileen Kelly Eileen Holsten Eileen Salerno Eileen Wesolowski Eleanor Amico Elemer Michaelis Elizabeth Rotondella Elizabeth Sabga Pilato Emilio Scaglione Eric Derner Esther Melendez Ethan Lalinde (child) Eva Price Felix Subervi Fran Mandalari Frances Curley Stone Francisco López Frank Diaco Frank Morera Fred Epstein Freddie Vargas Gail Fortunato Gail Jacobson Gaila Partridge Gene Grizzle Gerald Russo Joseph Schaeffer Geri Deloughery Joshua (Child) Gerold Nablen Joshua Henriquez Gina Cabrera Joshua Rumbos Giulie Gallo Greenseid Joy Whyte Gilberto Garcia Juan Daniel Gomez Gladys Jusino (child) Glenda Lloyd Juanita Hawkins Gloria Amdor Judy Summerlin Julian Taque Gloria Catalano Justo Gonzalez Gloria Cohen Katy Derner (Child) Gloria Nazzaro Karen Darmetko Gloria Tobón Karen Georgina Grace Dolder Kerry Clemmensen Greg Ougourlian Kerry Sylvester Greta S. Kim O’Connor Guillermo Vértiz Krista Rowland Hattie Rose Sisco Làszlò Tòth Halie Summer Gerstman Laura Lee Flannery Harriet Smith Laura Rodriguez Harold Barnum Laurent Verret Harry Chobanian Larry K. Heather Ruthven Lawrence Castañón Hernán Enciso Lenny Minichiello Hilda Kanapegas Leslie Perinango Hipólita Figueroa Leo Epstein Idania Chang Leonardo Arce Isabel Reyes Leonardo Farina Ismenia Samayoa Leonor Robayo de Vila Itala Sibille Ljerka Rebrovic Ivan Reich Libia Rojas Ivette Ortiz Ligia Chang Kevin Alexis Linda King J. Oliver Linda Ribeau Jack Spitzer Lisa Bouchard Jacqueline CortezLoretta Blankenship Walker Lori Rolleri Jacques Janssens Lorie Skinner James LaSorella Lourdes Rovira Jane Hinkle Louvenia Davis Janice Vassell & Lucille Dentzer Daughter Madeline Wolner Jason Gardner Manny Gordon Jay Gallagher Manuel Chang Jean Barnum Manuel Ryall Jennifer Todero Marcia Taylor Jerónimo Rivera Maria Stapperfenne Jim Capprossi Marie Pegram Joan Harvey Marion Sheber Joanna Mercado Gilmore Margery Hamilton Joanne Nin Mark Lixie Joanne Voit Mark Pounce Joe Bartezak Mark Silverman Joe Silvia Mark Touponce Joey Roberts Marge Curley Moschella John DiCarlo Margaret Mondron John Gervais Marguerite Lapp John Greaves Maria Sylvia John Morrissey Marie Bettlejeski John McDonough Marie Wald Jorge Gallo, Jr. Marion Broadhead Jorge Martinez Marlene Gentile Jose A. Colon, Jr. Marlene Hixon José Ríos Mary Buckley Joseph Bonfiglio Mary Castillo Mary Crow Maryann Forgie Mary Anne Becker Mary Jane Carns Marvin Pearlman Matthew James (child) Maurice Braunstein Maxine Ikenberg Megan Alexis Mel Greene Melanie Huelett Melvin Melendez Michael Aubertin Michael Degeannurio Michael Keyte Michelle Canzio Mike Bachel Mike Foster Milagrito Roque Myrta Shurdo Nancy Gerner Nancy Marsh Nancy Moore Nancy Stir Nat Chandley Nelly Zavaleta Nicholas Gallina Nicole Seiler Nina Arlook Norma Nicholas Ofelia Subervi Olivia Tyler (child) Omar Rumbos Ora Gallo Pam Aubertin Pam Kaiser Pamela O’Connor Pasquale Piteo Pat Campbell Pat Horgan Patricia Hoffman Patricia Mostecak Patricia Puglisi Patricia Scott Patrick Amato Patrick Chase Patty Rose Sisco (Child) Paul Henriques Paul Johnston Paul Valentine Pedro Moreno Philip Branigan, Jr Phil Maher Piper Anne Palmieri Porfirio Vásquez Rafal Abram’s Ramona Leyva Raúl Hernández Raúl Ríos Raúl Vértiz Richard Barthel Richard Clewell Rick Cupo Robert Nugue Robert Pegram Robert Sobkoski Rochelle Isaacs Rochelle Schwartz Roland Taylor Roland Yambao Ron Chicoyne Rose Rizzo RoseAnne Abramson Roy Kassebaum Ruth Hunt Ruth Oxley Sal Moschella Salvatore Anzelone Sandy Diamond Shane K. Calvello (child) Shirley Buehler Sig Kalinowski Sixto Cruz Stephen Bruck Stephen Keenan Stephen Grieve Stephanie Branigan Sue Connell Brown Susana Foster Susan Randazzo Suzette Vásquez Teresa Bellaby Teresa Bowlan Terry Proscia Thomas Nicholson Thomas Russell Pentlend Tommy Franzese Trisha Forte Ursula & Children Veronica Pierce Veronica Register Vincent Salerno Vinnie Bonvino Viv Nye Viviana Arce William Cervantes Xavier Lynch Yvanna LeBrun Zephaniah Satahoo ATTENTION Please call the Parish Office to add any names 954-905-6317 Sunday by Sunday Domingo a Domingo THE LORD’S FLOCK Sheep are high-maintenance animals. They are not very intelligent. Without guidance and care, especially in a climate like Israel’s, they would die quickly from predators, starvation, or just their own slowness. The scriptural image of us as the Lord’s flock is not terribly flattering to us, since it is only the neverending diligence of a watchful shepherd that allows the flock to survive. The feast of Christ the King was intended to call the world back to Christ as the sole power of the world, to bring back a flock that had been scattered by many negative forces of the growing industrial, scientific, and war‑torn world of the early twentieth century. It is fitting that, as we celebrate Christ the King, we hear about Christ the Shepherd who cares for us and who, likewise, will be there at the end of time. Interestingly enough, as the Gospel illustrates, our own destiny is determined by the way we have been “shepherds” to the rest of the flock. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. EL REBAÑO DE JESÚS Las ovejas son animales que necesitan mucha atención. No son muy inteligentes. Especialmente en un clima como el de Israel, morirían rápidamente a causa de predadores, hambre o por su lentitud. La imagen bíblica de nosotros como el rebaño del Señor no es halagadora porque solamente con la vigilancia constante del pastor cuidadoso el rebaño puede sobrevivir. La institución de la fiesta de Cristo Rey fue motivada por la intención de llevar el mundo a Cristo como el único poder de este mundo; y también de hacer volver el rebaño dispersado por las tantas fuerzas negativas del creciente mundo industrial y científico, desgarrado por la guerra, del siglo veinte. Mientras celebramos a Cristo Rey, es muy apropiado entender que el Cristo Pastor nos cuida ahora y va a estar presente en el momento de la separación de buenos y malos en el juicio final. Como el Evangelio ilustra bien, nuestro propio destino está determinado por nuestro servicio como pastores al resto del rebaño. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 21:1-4 Rv 14:14-19; Ps 96:10-13; Lk 21:5-11 Rv 15:1-4; Ps 98:1-3ab, 7-9; Lk 21:12-19 Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 21:20-28 Thanksgiving Day (suggested): Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19 Rv 20:1-4, 11 — 21:2; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a; Lk 21:29-33 Rv 22:1-7; Ps 95:1-7ab; Lk 21:34-36 Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mk 13:33-37 LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Martes: Miércoles: Jueves: Viernes: Sábado: Domingo: SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Thursday: Saturday: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Thirty-fourth or Last Week in Ordinary Time; St. Andrew Dũng-Lạc and Companions St. Catherine of Alexandria Thanksgiving Day Blessed Virgin Mary Apo 14:1-3, 4b-5; Sal 24 (23):1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lc 21:1-4 Apo 14:14-19; Sal 96 (95):10-13; Lc 21:5-11 Apo 15:1-4; Sal 98 (97):1-3ab, 7-9; Lc 21:12-19 Apo 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Sal 100 (99):1b-5; Lc 21:20-28 Día de Acción de Gracias (sugerencia): Sir 50:22-24; Sal 145 (144):2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lc 17:11-19 Apo 20:1-4, 11 — 21:2; Sal 84 (83):3-6a, 8a; Lc 21:29-33 Apo 22:1-7; Sal 95 (94):1-7ab; Lc 21:34-36 Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7; Sal 80 (79):2-3, 15-16, 18-19; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mc 13:33-37 LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Lunes: Martes: Jueves: Sábado: Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, Rey del Universo Trigésima Cuarta Semana del Tiempo Ordina rio; San Andrés Dũng-Lạc y compañeros Santa Catalina de Alejandría Día de Acción de Gracias Santa María Virgen THANKSGIVING ACCION DE GRACIAS One act of thanksgiving, when things go wrong with us, is worth a thousand thanks when things are agreeable to out inclinations. - Saint John of Avila Un acto de acción de gracias, cuando las cosas marchan mal para nosotros, vale más que miles de gracias cuando las cosas van conforme a nuestras inclinaciones. — San Juan de Ávila REMEMBER SAINT ANDREW PARISH IN YOUR ESTATE MISA EN HONOR DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE CAACUPÉ PATRONA Y SEÑORA DE LA REPUBLICA DE PARAGUAY La Comunidad Paraguaya de Saint Andrew los invita a la Misa en Honor a Nuestra Señora de Caacupé El domingo 7 de Diciembre en la Misa de la 1:30pm. ¡Los esperamos! Saint Andrew Altar Servers want to recognize the continuous support received by The Knights of Columbus over the years. This past November 14th, we had our annual Altar Servers social; they kindly provided, and served us, the food, soda and ice cream. The Knights also presented us with a Certificate given by the Grand Knight. Special thanks to Dan Baeza and Lou Cimaglia. THANK YOU!!!! Thank you for sharing your Time, Talent and Treasure!!! Weekly Collection report for weekend of: 11/16/2014 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 292 500 194 197 793 725 421 546 3,668 Collection $2,722.00 $2,110.00 $3,156.00 $2,168.00 $3,264.00 $4,046.80 $3,028.00 $3,134.33 $23,629.13 Debt service already included in the total above: $ 339.00 Collection Description Office envelopes Children’s envelopes Capital Campaign School Financial Aid Outreach Youth 4 Christ Candles RE Children Thanksgiving Human Development Stained Glass Total special collections: Amount $1,518.00 $136.00 $145.00 $213.00 $53.00 $5.00 $305.00 $16.00 $196.00 $139.00 $6,046.00 $8772.00 Total of all collections: $ 32,401.00 Please notify the Parish Office of any changes in your address or phone number. Thank you!
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