September 17, 2017 Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Franciscan Friars Pastor:
Fr. Mark A. Szanyi, OFM Conv. Parochial Vicars:
Fr. Paul Gabriel, OFM Conv., Fr. Daniel Pal, OFM Conv.
Assisting: Fr. Curt Kreml, OFM Conv.
Deacons: Vincent Cookingham, Normand Etienne, Dale Konas,
Carlos Melendez
Saint Lucie Catholic Church Port St. Lucie, Florida
www.stlucie.cc Parish Offices (772) 878-1215
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MASS INTENTIONS
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 7:30 AM Kiernan Mairread Foley by Jim and Terri Foley 8:30 AM Mario Scalzo by Jackie Scalzo 7:00 PM Healing Mass
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 7:30 AM Sam Van Ornam by Jenna Loewenstein 8:30 AM Romilda Di Sangro by The Di Sangro Family
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 7:30 AM Catherine Thiemann by The Thiemann Family 8:30 AM George Yurkamin by Anna Mae Trypus
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 7:30 AM Raymond Corso by Dolores Corso 8:30 AM Joan Rezac by Sal and Bridget De Carlo
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 7:30 AM Miriam Joseph by Carlton Codrington 8:30 AM Catalina Serranto by Thomas and Eileen Villanti
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2017 7:30 AM Jonathan Pavlick by Andrea Draper and Family 8:30 AM Regina Shelepets by The Stepanick Family
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 7:00 AM Brenda Fritz by Edward Fritz 9:30 AM Ana G. Perez by The Perez Family 11:30 AM Jim Corso by Fran Errico 5:00 PM Judy Lloyd by Clair Ticino and Family 7:00 PM Parishioners of St. Lucie
Have you remembered St. Lucie Parish
in your will and estate planning?
Thank you for your offertory gifts! Comparison
September 11, 2016 September 10, 2017 $ 12,291 $ Church Offering - $ 1,861 Collections not received As a result of the storm
OFFERTORY Next weekend, September 23rd and 24th, there are two collections. The first supports St. Lucie Parish. The second goes towards Parish Improvements. Thank you for your generosity.
PRAYER REQUESTS Please pray for the deceased of the parish especially Gertrude Tardif who died recently. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Please remember in your Masses and prayers, the sick whose names have been placed before our altar this week. If possible, try to participate in one of our Masses to join fellow worshipers in praying for them.
BEREAVEMENT MEETINGS If you are working your way through the grieving process from the death of a spouse, parent, child, sibling or friend, be reminded that grief support meetings are available to you every Monday at 10:00 AM in the Parish Library. All bereaved are invited to receive support. There is no charge.
PARISH MOVIE NIGHT – SEPTEMBER 22ND !
On Friday, September 22ND, 6:30 PM, in the Parish Hall, we will be showing the Ignatius Press' movie, Clare and Francis – the portrayal of two of the most beloved saints in the Catholic church and the wonderful Franciscan orders they established. Don’t miss this opportunity to gather for fellowship, entertainment, refreshments, and the opportunity to be inspired by St. Francis of Assisi just in time for his feast day. Admission and refreshments are FREE. Movie: 140 minutes. Sponsored by the San Damiano Men's Group. Questions? contact: 359-5822. Free tickets in Rotunda next weekend.
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Readings for the Week of September 17, 2017 READING(S) 1st 2nd RESPONSORIAL PSALM GOSPEL Sun. 9/17 SIR 27:30—28:7 ROM 14:7-9 PS 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12 MT 18:21-35 Mon 9/18 1 TM 2:1-8 PS 28:2, 7, 8-9 LK 7:1-10 Tues. 9/9 1 TM 3:1-13 PS 101:1B-2AB, 2CD-3AB, 5, 6 LK 7:11-17 Wed. 9/20 1 TM 3:14-16 PS 111:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 LK 7:31-35 Thur. 9/21 EPH 4:1-7, 11-13 PS 19:2-3, 4-5 MT 9:9-13 Fri. 9/22 1 TM 6:2C-12 PS 49:6-7, 8-10, 17-18, 19-20 LK 8:1-3 Sat. 9/23 1 TM 6:13-16 PS 100:1B-2, 3, 4, 5 LK 8:4-15 Sun 9/24 IS 55:6-9 PHIL 1:20C-24, 271 PS 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18 MT 20:1-16A
2017 Diocesan Services Appeal – Even though we have reached our Parish Goal of $209,000, we remain reliant on parishioners fulfilling their pledges. Thank you!
NEED COMMUNION AT HOME? If you need Communion at home please contact Ann Breitfelder, Coordinator of the Homebound Ministry, at 954-253-8234. Please give her the name of those needing Communion, an exact address and telephone number(s). You are also welcome to fill out the following and drop it in any offertory basket: Name: _________________________________ Address: ________________________________
Phone: ( ) _________________________
CHARISMATIC MASS AND HEALING SERVICE
You are invited to attend the regularly scheduled Healing Mass on Monday, September 18, 2017 at 7:00 PM. Rev. Dumarsais Pierre-Louis, Parochial Vicar from St.Elizabeth Ann Seton will preside. You are encouraged to come at least fifteen minutes early to join in praise and thanksgiving for answered prayer.
CCW COLLECTING GENTLY USED PURSES FOR CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Donate your gently used purses to CCW. Bring them to the Parish Office, M-F from 8:30 AM until 4:00 PM. They will be sold at the Holiday Bazaar. Proceeds will go to CCW. Phone Rose Mazarredo should you have questions: 772-342-7805.
HURRICANE IRMA Friday, September 8th
As I am writing this Hurricane Irma has not yet arrived. We are preparing a bulletin to transmit to our publisher before the power may go out. Right now the direction of the storm changes a little every time they update the path. Hopefully we did not suffer too badly with this hurricane, but storms are always stressful and a lot of work for everyone with preparations and clean up. The other thought is that our neighbors in the Caribbean certainly did duffer as those small islands were hit pretty hard. Thank you to the staff and parishioners who “stepped up to the plate” and helped us prepare for the storm. By next hurricane season we should have even more protection in place, and preparation for hurricanes should be a little easier. In the meantime let’s keep praying that hurricane prayer! Fr. Mark
MEN AND WOMAN’S DAY OF REFLECTION
Sponsored by San Damiano Men’s Club at Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center
North Palm Beach Subject: Spirituality of St. Francis
by Deacon Dennis Demes Wednesday, October 4, 2017
$40.00 per person due the registration at the Spiritual center. Check-in and payment from 9:30 – 10:00 AM. Enjoy a day of fellowship, lecture, confession and Mass. Light breakfast and lunch provided. Car pool from St. Lucie Catholic Church parking lot. For details and registration call Edward Essayan at (561) 222-9912.
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THE WEEK AHEAD Monday, September 18, 2017
6:30 AM Early Rosary – Chapel 8:00 AM Liturgy of Hours – Church
9:00 AM Rosary at Nine – Chapel 10:00 AM Bereavement Support Group until 11:30 AM- 7:00 PM Charismatic Mass and Healing Service -
Church
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 6:30 AM Early Rosary – Chapel 8:00 AM Liturgy of Hours – Chapel 9:00 AM Rosary at Nine – Chapel 9:30 AM Spanish Rosary and Prayer – Parish Center
Library 5:45 PM RE Classes, Communion Prep & Confirmation
Prep I, Parish Center 7:00 PM Spanish Juan XXIII – Chapel 7:15 PM CCW General Meeting – Hall (NEW DATE) 7:30 PM Intermediate English Class – PC Room 205 7:30 PM Intermediate Spanish Class – PC Room 203 7:30 PM San Damiano – Parish Library
Wednesday, September 20, 2017 6:30 AM Early Rosary – Chapel 8:00 AM Liturgy of Hours - Chapel 9:00 AM CCW Craft Group until noon – Parish Hall 9:00 AM Rosary at Nine – Chapel 5:45 PM RE Classes, Communion Prep, Sacramental Prep/Confirmation - Parish Center 6:30 PM Spanish Divine Mercy Ministry – Chapel 7:00 PM RCIA until 8:30 PM - Library
Thursday, September 21, 2017 6:30 AM Early Rosary – Chapel 8:00 AM Liturgy of Hours – Chapel 8:30 AM Rosary Making – Parish Library 9:00 AM Rosary at Nine – Chapel 9:15 AM Thursday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament ending at 5 PM with Benediction 10:15 AM Mass at St. Lucie Nursing Home & Restorative Care 6:30 PM Spanish Divine Mercy Study –Conference Rm 7:30 PM Creole Choir, AJM, Practice and General Meeting, PC #201 7:00 PM Spanish Cursillo – PC #205
Friday, September 22, 2017 6:30 AM Early Rosary – Church 8:00 AM Liturgy of Hours - Church 9:00 AM Rosary at Nine – Chapel 10:30 AM Intermediate Spanish Class – Parish Library
3:00 PM Divine Mercy Cenacle – Chapel 6:00 PM Parish Movie Night: Clare and Francis - Hall
Saturday, September 23, 2017 2nd Collection – Parish Improvements
• Parish Bake Sale • Rice and beans Bags Distributed
8:00 AM Liturgy of Hours – Church 9:15 AM Rosary – Chapel 9:30 AM Bible Study - Library 9:30 AM Beginner English - PC Room 201 9:30 AM Beginner Spanish – PC Room 203 9:30 AM Intermediate English - PC Room 205 2:30 PM Confessions until 3:30 PM - Church 7:00 PM Divine Mercy, Haitian – Parish Library
Sunday, September 24, 2017 2nd Collection – Parish Improvements
• Parish Bake Sale • Rice and beans Bags Distributed
8:00 AM Parish Breakfast until 11:00 AM - Hall 8:30 AM Adult Choir Rehearsal – Chapel 3:30 PM LifeTeen Music Rehearsal – Church 9:30 AM Family Mass - Church 4:00 PM Dinner preparation, Serve, Clean-up for Youth Group – Parish Hall and Kitchen 4:30 PM Music Rehearsal for Spanish Mass – Library 6:00 PM High School Youth Group – PC #207/208
BIBLE STUDY AT ST. LUCIE Join us every Saturday morning at 9:30 AM in the Parish Center Library as scripture readings for the following Sunday are explored. Enjoy lively discussions as the group analyzes and interprets the meaning of scripture under the guidance of Father Curt Kreml. Pickup your study bible and join us to gain a deeper understanding of the Word. Please contact Edward Essayan at [email protected] or phone (561) 222-9912 if you have questions.
PARISH BREAKFASTS – 2ND AND 4TH SUNDAYS OF THE MONTH
Our wonderful Knights of Columbus breakfasts are served from 8:00 AM until 11:00 AM on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. For $7 for adults, and with reduced prices for children, enjoy: eggs, bacon, potatoes, biscuits & gravy, pancakes, pastry, juice & coffee. Support our parish and have a wonderful breakfast. Remember, on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of every month, the Knights serve breakfast in their own council building located at 451 SW Ravenswood Lane.
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MYSTERY AND FUN NIGHT
The Knights of Columbus Murder Mystery Dinner
Saturday, September 23, 2017. Doors Open at 5:30 – 10:00 PM. Join us for a night of Mystery and fun on September 23, 2017. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Sleuthing begins promptly at 6:30 PM. Check your Tommy Guns and be part of the Roaring 20’s for a night of secrets, scandals and Mobster scoundrels at the K of C Council #7514, 451 Ravenswood Lane. An Italian buffet dinner with wine and beer included is only $17 per person but NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR! For ticket information call Steve and Sue Emrich at 772-215-2774 or 772-215-2566 for tickets and parts to play. You are also welcome to phone Vinnie Errico at 879-1351. Tickets will be available at the St. Lucie Gift Shop.
PARISH RECORDS We need your help to keep our records current. If there are any births, deaths, marriages, moves, changes in phone numbers or email addresses, etc. in your family, please notify the office at 772-878-1215. The St. Lucie Parish Council of Catholic Women
2017 CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Saturday, Sunday October 7 October 8
8:00 AM-6:00 PM 8:00 AM-1:00 PM
St. Lucie Parish Hall
Vendors contact Rose Mazarredo at 772-342-7805
A Special Request Regarding Hurricane Preparedness
Events and ministries are numerous at St. Lucie but there is one that is critical to the safety and wellbeing of property and inhabitants: Hurricane Preparedness. We need
a special team that is able-bodied and can give their service at a moment’s notice. Basically, this is to aide in the installation of hurricane windows on the Church, Parish Center, Parish Office and Friary. Your services might never need to be summoned but we do need a team in place so that the work is evenly dispensed and can be accomplished within just a few hours. Please contact the Parish Office at 878-1215 if you are willing to lend a helping hand. This is one team that needs to be dependable during hurricane season. At the time of this writing new Miami-Dade approved hurricane impact windows are being ordered for the Church to protect the stained glass windows.
LIPSTICK AND PURIFICATORS Drinking and accepting Christ from the cup brings us great joy. Unfortunately, for those who wear lipstick, especially dark hues, it is destroying our purificators. No amount of “oxiclean,” bleach, and scrubbing can erase the damage from lipstick stains. Please help us take special care of these fine and delicate linens. If wearing lipstick, please opt to receive Communion in the form of the host and not the cup.
2017 FRIENDS OF THE POOR WALK All are welcome to put on their walking shoes and join us for the 2017 Friends of the Poor Walk to raise awareness and funds for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. This event will take place on Saturday, September 30th from Noon, 11:30 AM until 2:00 PM. Sponsored walkers will start in the parking lot at St. Lucie Catholic Church, walk two miles along Prima Vista to Bayshore Boulevard and back at the Church. For more information and to register please contact Rosemary Konas at [email protected] or (772) 882-8777. Funds raised from this walk will benefit the work of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul ministry at the Church.
$35 /Table covers two
days!
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DIRECTION FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEMS
As we are aware many families or friends are afflicted with substance abuse problems. We now are providing a ministry that will help you or anyone you know that may have an addiction problem. Our ministry will provide someone to talk to as well as education and direction to the right community resources. Be assured that all calls are confidential. You may reach Ron or Balla-Rena Jones who are both retired addiction counselors at the following numbers:
Home: 772-873-9809 Ron’s Cell: 772-618-3129
Balla-Rena’s Cell: 772-618-3128.
NEXT WEEKEND
All are invited to make their specialty baked goods for a Parish Bake Sale to begin at 4:00 PM, Saturday, September 23rd and continue to Sunday, September 24th in the Rotunda after all Masses. Homemade breads, cakes, pies, cookies
and pastries will be accepted beginning at 9:00 AM on Saturday in the Parish Center by ladies of the CCW. Please deliver your goods by noon so that our ladies have time to set up the bake sale. THANK YOU!
BAPTIZED INTO ONE BODY
Our Saint Lucie Family congratulates the newly baptized:
Jonathan Marco Gonzalez May 21, 2017 Anthony Victor Emelianchik June 11, 2017 Ziyad Kaiden Moru June 25, 2017 Yara Anastasie Charmaine Babadjide June 25, 2017 Malani Sophia Ann Bolson July 1, 2017 Ramon Moises Quinonez-Cardona July 2, 1017 Cassandra Sonnier Smith July 9, 2017 Tye Hayden Cuff July 9, 2017 Landon Joseph Crosby Calzadilla July 23, 2017 Lilyana Crosby Calzadilla July 23, 2017
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SACRAMENTS AND CELEBRATIONS SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: At least one parent must be an active, participating, and registered as a member of the parish. Parental attendance at a two-hour preparatory workshop is required prior to the baptism. The class is usually offered in English on the second Wednesday of every month, and in Spanish on the first Wednesday of every month. Class begins at 7:00 PM in the Parish Office Conference Room located at 425 SW Irving Street. Parents are asked to phone the Parish Office before the class to confirm date and time. All baptismal requirements are outlined in a booklet that will be distributed at the baptismal class. Upon fulfilling and submitting the baptism booklet, all is reviewed and if all requirements have been met, a date for baptism will be set (but no sooner than one month.) Baptisms are celebrated at 12:45 PM on Sundays. Spanish Baptisms: 1st and 3rd Sundays, English Baptisms: 2nd and 4th Sundays.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION: Please contact Andrea Draper, SOFS, Director of Religious Education, for more information. Call (772) 878-1215. Older candidates wishing to be confirmed must first complete an adult religious education program.
SACRAMENT OF FIRST EUCHARIST: First Eucharist is usually celebrated in the second grade. Parents who are registered members of the parish are to contact the Director of Religious Education at (772) 878-1215 to register their child for the First Eucharist Program beginning first grade. Preparation is a two-year program!
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Marriages are celebrated on Fridays at various times and Saturdays at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM only. Engaged couples should contact the church office a minimum of six months in advance in order to complete the necessary preparation. At least one member of the couple MUST be a registered and participating member of the parish for a minimum of six months prior to initially contacting the church. If the annulment of a previous marriage (Catholic, Non-Catholic, or civil) is required before a Catholic remarriage can take place, please contact the Annulment Advocate, Anne Tienter. For more information call (772) 878-1215.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Reconciliation is celebrated each Saturday from 2:30 – 3:30 PM in the church, or by prearranged appointment with one of the staff priests. It is also celebrated on First Friday from 7:00 to 7:20 AM and 8:00 to 8:20 AM. Seasonal Reconciliation services are also held during both Advent and Lent. “First Reconciliation” for children is celebrated each February for second grade religious education students. Contact the Parish Religious Education Office for information.
Knights of Columbus Council 7514 Corner Let the Knights prepare your Tuesday dinner. Tuesday dinner is only $8 at the Knights’ hall and is open to all. Dine in or take out. The hall is located at 451 SW Ravenswood Lane. Dinner is served at 5:00 p.m. sharp. The menu for Tuesday, September 19th includes: Roast pork, salad, vegetables, and dessert.
Welcome to Saint Lucie
Catholic Church A Parish under the care of the Conventual Franciscan Friars
Whether you are here for the first time, or are a regular parishioner, you’ll discover that St. Lucie is a vibrant community with many opportunities to become involved. Help us to spread the Word of God, and work toward making our parish, our community and our world a better place to live.
Pastor: Fr. Mark A. Szanyi, OFM Conv.
Parochial Vicars: Fr. Paul Gabriel, OFM Conv., Fr. Daniel Pal, OFM Conv.,
Assisting: Fr. Curt Kreml, OFM Conv.
Deacons: Vincent Cookingham, Normand Etienne, Dale Konas,
and Carlos Melendez
Church: 280 SW Prima Vista Parish Center: 290 SW Prima Vista Parish Office: 425 SW Irving Street,
Port St. Lucie, FL 34983 www.stlucie.cc
Parish Office Hours
Monday through Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Confession Saturday: 2:30 until 3:30 PM
and every First Friday from 7:00 – 7:20 AM
and 8:00 – 8:20 AM or by appointment.
Seasonal Mass Times December – April
Saturday Vigil Masses: 4:00 PM Sunday Masses:
6:15 AM, 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 5:00 PM, and Spanish 7:00 PM
May - November
Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 PM Sunday Masses:
7:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 5:00 PM, and Spanish 7:00 PM
All Weekday Daily Masses are at 7:30 and 8:30 AM, Monday – Friday Saturday Daily Mass is at 8:30 AM
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MINISTRIES DIRECTORY Parish Offices 878-1215 Parish Fax 878-1299
Office Staff: Business Manager/Parish Manager Doreen Recco Office Manager/Bulletin Editor Annette De Luca Parish Secretary Elsa Monteagudo Reception Desk/Baptism Preparation Alma I. Lacayo Spiritual/Educational Formation: Religious Education Director Andrea Draper, SOFS 878-1215 RCIA/RICA, RCIA Teens, RCIC Andrea Draper, SOFS 878-1215 Youth and Family Ministry Loretta Barnes 878-1215 Church Ministries: Altar Servers, Youth Fred Marangio 418-1426 Annulment Advocate Anne Tienter 878-1215 Bereavement Office 878-1215 Bible Study/Adult Servers Edward Essayan 561-222-9912 Eucharistic Ministers-Church Tru and Beth Hall 344-6356 Homebound Eucharist-English Ann Breitfelder 954-253-8234 Homebound Eucharist-Spanish Romelia Moreira 486-5667 Funerals Contact Parish Office 878-1215 St. Lucie Gift Shop 878-4135 Lectors Joan Panayiotou 332-6341 Marriage Preparation Contact Parish Office 878-1215 Ministers of Hospitality Bob Barnes 704-236-6420 Parish Council Mary Agnes Albert 878-1215 Engaged Encounter Contact Parish Office 878-1215 Prison Ministry Dcn Gregory Quinn 561-360-3326 Sacristan Nicholina Oswiecinski 834-5192 Music Ministries: Music Minister Philip Jekanowski 285-4033 Music Life Teen Minister John Sweeney 878-1215 Spanish Music Minister Jose Rosado 485-7295 Prayer Ministries: Adoration of Blessed Sacrament - every 1st Friday and every Thursday from 9:15 AM–5:00 PM Adult Scripture/Catechesis Saturdays, 9:15 AM Library Divine Mercy Fridays, 3:00 PM Chapel Charismatic Prayer Mondays, 7:30 PM Chapel Healing Mass 3rd Monday/month, 7:00 PM Church Homebound Prayer Ministry Ann Drzal 878-0411 Liturgy of the Hours Mon. - Sat., 8:00 AM Church Rosary, Weekday Mon. - Fri., 6:30 & 9:00 AM Church Rosary, Saturday 9:15 AM Chapel San Damiano First Tue Rosary 7:00 PM Church Sp. Rosary/Prayer/Divine Mercy Tuesdays, 9:30-Noon Library Spanish John XXIII Prayer Group Tuesdays, 7:00 PM Chapel Women of Faith Wednesdays, 1:00-3:00 PM Library
Support Ministries: Bread Ministry John Goodness 464-7073 Catholic Charities Counselors Call for Appointment 283-0541 Council of Catholic Women Christine Rodic, President 359-8103 Respect Life Linda Allard 871-7162 San Damiano Disciples of Men Larry Williams 359-5822 Seniors’ Social Club Marie Philippe 871-5555 St. Vincent DePaul Leave message 878-8474 SVdP Thrift Store 344-1341 Substance Abuse: Confidential – Ron & Balla Rena Jones 618-3128(9)
NATIVIDAD DE LA SANTISIMA VIRGEN
No es tan habitual celebrar la vida de los santos el día de su nacimiento, más bien, recordamos el día de su muerte. Además del Nacimiento de Jesús, la Iglesia celebra dos nacimientos, el de Juan el Bautista y de la Virgen María. El 8 de septiembre celebramos el nacimiento de la Virgen María y recordamos su papel único en la historia de la salvación. Las lecturas estaban llenas de profecías, empezando con la profecía de Miqueas que presagió que el Mesías iba a nacer en Belén, hasta las palabras del evangelista Mateo que nos cuenta la genealogía de Jesús y el papel de María en esa crónica. En el evangelio de Mateo aparece otra gran profecía de Isaías: “He aquí que la virgen concebirá y dará a luz un hijo a quien pondrán el nombre de Emmanuel, que quiere decir Dios-con-nosotros”. El nacimiento de la Virgen María fue un acontecimiento importante en el plan de salvación. Elegida para dar vida al Señor Jesús, tuvo el privilegio de presentarlo a todos los pueblos. A través de esa fidelidad a Dios y su amor maternal, la Virgen María nos dio un ejemplo de discipulado fiel. Su total e incondicional “Sí” a Dios que continuó a lo largo de su vida terrenal fue recompensado con el regalo de la vida eterna. La Virgen María fue bendecida tanto como madre como por fiel discípula. Mientras que los evangelios no nos ofrecen detalles sobre su vida terrenal, la Tradición nos dice que María fue la hija anhelada de Joaquín y Ana y que desde pequeña se dedicó a hacer la voluntad de Dios. Su nacimiento señala una realidad importante de fe: Que en el plan de salvación de la humanidad, así como ella fue elegida para ser la madre de Jesús, como hijos de Dios, se nos ha dado la labor de respetar la dignidad y libertad humanas y debemos amar y dar a conocer a Jesucristo al mundo entero.
REGISTRENSE EN ST. LUCIE Registrarse como parroquianos en St. Lucie es importante, sobre todo si asisten con frecuencia a nuestras misas. Si no pueden hacerlo en persona en la oficina, pídanle la tarjeta de registro a uno de los ujieres. Poner su donación en un sobre de la iglesia no los registra automáticamente.
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CLASES DE INGLES EN SANTA LUCIA
Gracias a la iniciativa del Sr. Nelson Merchan-Cely, Presidente de Hispanics in Action, nuevamente podemos ofrecer clases gratuitas de idiomas en el centro parroquial.
El horario de clases será el siguiente:
Martes: 7:30 PM / 9:00 PM – Inglés Avanzado Inicio: 3 de Octubre
Sala #205, segundo piso
Sábado: 9:30 AM / 11:00 AM – Ing. Principiantes Inicio: 16 de setiembre
Sala #201, segundo piso
Sábado: 9:30 AM / 11:00 AM – Inglés Intermedio Inicio: 16 de setiembre
Sala #205, segundo piso Para preguntas o para registrarse, escriban a Nelson a su email [email protected]. La matrícula no se realiza en la oficina parroquial. Visiten la página web www.hispanicsinaction.org para obtener mayor información sobre clases de idiomas en el área y para leer artículos de interés general.
VENTA DE PASTELES Y DULCES
Organizado por: Concejo de Damas Católicas
23 y 24 de Septiembre Los invitamos a hornear sus recetas favoritas para la venta que tendrá lugar en la rotonda de la iglesia después de las misas.
Comienza el 23 de septiembre a las 4:00 PM. Recibimos una variedad de panecillos, tartas, galletas y pasteles. Las señoras del CCW recibirán sus donaciones entre las 9:00 AM y el mediodía del sábado 23 en el Centro Parroquial, para que tengan tiempo de preparar la venta. Si quieren colaborar pero no pueden hornear, compren algo en el supermercado. ¡Agradecemos mucho su apoyo!
BAZAR DE NAVIDAD 2017 Iglesia Santa Lucía, Salón Parroquial
Concejo de Damas Católicas Sábado 7 de Octubre
De 8:00 AM a 6:00 PM
Domingo 8 de Octubre
De 8:00 AM a 1:00 PM
Si desean separar una mesa para exhibir sus productos, contacten a Rose Mazarredo al (772) 342-7805. Cuesta $35.00 la mesa por dos días.
SOLICITUD ESPECIAL PREPARACION PARA HURACANES
Estar preparados para actuar en caso de un huracán es crítico a la seguridad y bienestar de la propiedad y la población. Necesitamos organizar un equipo de voluntarios en buen estado físico, que puedan ayudar en caso de una emergencia. Básicamente, es ayudar a instalar persianas de huracán en la iglesia, el centro parroquial, la oficina parroquial y la residencia de los sacerdotes. Puede que no solicitemos sus servicios, pero igual debemos contar con este grupo para que el trabajo se distribuya en forma uniforme y se complete en pocas horas. Asimismo, hemos ordenado nuevas ventanas de impacto aprobadas por Miami-Dade para proteger los vitrales de la iglesia.
Por favor comuníquese con la Oficina Parroquial al (772) 878-1215 si está dispuesto a ayudar. Solicitamos personas confiables para realizar este trabajo durante la temporada de huracanes. Gracias por su consideración.
Protección de Niños y Adolescentes La Diócesis Católica de Palm Beach está comprometida con la seguridad y la protección de todos los niños y adultos vulnerables bajo su cuidado. Animamos a las víctimas de abuso que se pongan en contacto con la Coordinadora Diocesana de Asistencia a Víctimas para iniciar la curación emocional, psicológica y espiritual necesaria. La Coordinadora de la Diócesis de Palm Beach es la Sra. Teresa Fretterd y pueden llamarla al (561) 801-0999. Para obtener más información sobre la política y procedimientos para reportar el abuso, así como para ver la Carta USCCB para la Protección de Niños y Jóvenes de la Diócesis, por favor visiten www.diocesepb.org y hagan clic en Oficinas / Ambientes Seguros.
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