Our Parish Mission is to nourish our community through
The Word and The Sacraments,
embracing our diversity as we minister to the needs of others.
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Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 5, 2012
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ASH WEDNESDAY IS ON FEBRUARY 22
The suitable way to dispose of our old, blessed palms is to burn them or bury them.
For the next 2 weekends, you are invited to bring to Mass your blessed palms from last year. You may leave them in the baskets in the Church vestibules.
The palms will be burnt in the Shrove Tuesday Ceremony at the school on Tuesday, February 21 to make ashes for Ash Wednesday.
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THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH
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Please download Archbishop Wenski's letter below. It concerns a serious threat to our religious freedom given the unprecedented mandate issued by Health and Human Services that would require Catholic institutions and employers to pay for “services” that violate our conscience. This is a serious threat to our hospitals, schools, charitable institutions and (since most diocese, like the Archdiocese of Miami, operate their own self-insurance programs) this mandate threatens our ability to provide an insurance product to our employees that does not violate our consciences and our Catholic teachings.
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SCOUTING SUNDAY
February 5th at the 9:30 Mass
The Scouting units chartered by Holy Rosary - St. Richard Catholic Church invite the Community to join us at the 9:30am mass on Sunday, February 5th to celebrate Scout Sunday.
The Boy Scouts of America designates the Sunday that falls before February 8 (Scouting Anniversary Day), unless the 8th is a Sunday, as Scout Sunday, which is the primary date to recognize the contributions of young people and adults to Scouting. The Scout Sunday tradition was started to make people in church aware of Scouting, and to allow Scouts to live out parts of what is pledged each week.The Scout Law says that a "Scout is Reverent" and the Scouts of all ages promise to do their "Duty to God".
These values strengthen youth character in their family, community and faith. More than half a century ago, the Boy Scouts of America and the Catholic Church drew up a plan of cooperation, which is still working well. The Church recognized Scouting as a program that provides rich, educational experiences and essential character enrichment. At the same time, the Boy Scouts of America realized that its vision demanded strong spiritual support, and the Church is the provider of this support. In recent years, as the Catholic Church developed its apostolate to youth more fully, it became known as youth ministry. Scouting is a significant part of this ministry. ~~~~~~ The Scouts Venture Crew will be having a fundraising
Pancake Breakfast.
Sunday, February 5 after the
8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Masses.
In the Parish Hall
Thanks for your support!
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BLACK CATHOLICS CELEBRATE REVIVAL SERVICE
IN PREPARATION FOR EASTER
Black Catholics in the
Archdiocese of Miami will hold their annual Revival Service in preparation for the celebration of Easter and in observance of Black History Month Feb. 6-8. This year’s theme is “The Power of Faith” and will be
celebrated at 7:30 p.m.
on the following dates:
- Monday, Feb. 6 - Holy Redeemer Church, 1301 NW 71 Street, Miami 33147
- Tuesday, Feb. 7 - St. Philip Neri Church, 15700 NW 20 Avenue Road,
Miami Gardens 33054 - Wednesday, Feb. 8 - Holy Redeemer Church, 1301 NW 71 Street,
Miami 33147
All revival services are preceded by a complimentary dinner from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. and a program of
Gospel hymns beginning at 7:00 p.m. The revivalist this year is internationally known liturgical composer, author and recording artist, Grayson Warren Brown.
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Del Padre Ignacio Larrañaga
¿Qué es un taller de Oración y Vida? What is a Life and Prayer Workshop?
Es aprender a orar para aprender a vivir. It's to learn to pray to learn to live.
En Español, sesiones inician el
Miércoles 8 de febrero de 7:30 a 9:30 p.m.
en la oficina de la iglesia.
English Sessions begin on Tuesday, February 14
from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Church Office
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FAIR TRADE SALE JUST IN TIME FOR VALENTINE'S DAY
Make your Valentine's chocolate Fair Trade this year!
Fair Trade gives low income farmers in developing countries a fair wage and the opportunity to provide a decent life for their families. And it's guaranteed that there is no childhood slavery in the supply chain. Valentine's chocolate gift bags will be for sale at the Fair Trade table the weekend of February 12.
If you need it before that date, call the church office and leave a message for Jennifer from the Social Justice Ministry.
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‘THE CUP OF OUR LIVES”
Based on the Catholic book on spirituality, The Cup of Our Life by Joyce Rupp, this morning of reflection will draw you into prayer and inspire you with refreshment from the Holy Spirit.
Presented by Sue DeFerrari, Director of MorningStar Renewal Center.
Saturday, February 11th,
8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Holy Rosary Campus Hall
Reservations: Pat Darvill (305) 233-1537
Please bring your favorite cup with you for this special morning mini-retreat!
Continental breakfast served. See you there!
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VALENTINE’S FUNDRAISING DINNER AND DANCE
WITH A CARIBBEAN FLAVOR
SPONSORED BY THREE HANDS FOUNDATION
Father Lucien Pierre invites you to a fun evening to help a school in Haiti. Music By DJ Maestro and Guillermo Dante Forn.
Saturday 11th February, 2012
7:00 PM To 12:00 PM
Price : $30 Per Person, $50 Per Couple
Holy Rosary Campus Hall
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HEALTH SCREENING IN OUR PARISH
Baptist Hospital will be offering a free health screening for osteoporosis, blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol for parishioners who lack health insurance. Limited to the first 50 parishioners to show up. No registration necessary. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11
11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Youth Hall
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Sunday, February 128:30 - 1:45 p.m. Church Parking Lot
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ARCHBISHOP WENSKI CELEBRATES MARRIAGE MASS
The Archdiocese of Miami is celebrating love and marriage just in time for Valentine’s Day. National Marriage Week is Feb. 7 to 14, a collaborative effort to strengthen marriages, reduce the divorce rate, and build a stronger marriage culture. Archbishop Thomas Wenski invites couples celebrating 25, 50 or more years of marriage this year to the Anniversary Mass at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12, at the Cathedral of St. Mary. Couples interested in participating in the Anniversary Mass may register with the Office of Family Life by Thursday, Feb. 2 on the website www.miamiarch.org/FamilyLife.
Light refreshments will follow at the parish hall.
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LIFE ISSUES WORKSHOP
How can we begin to resolve the crisis in our country, if we do not understand the problem? Learn what and why the Catholic Church teaches on the critical life issues of our day. Learn how to defend the sanctity of human life at all stages. Become a part of the solution by learning how to articulate the Truth.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
St. John Neumann Church
12125 S.W. 107 Ave.
Time: 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
Lunch will be served.
R.S.V.P.: (954) 981-2922
Choose to know the facts.
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GROWING FAITH PROJECT
Upcoming Session topic:
Do you believe?
Sunday, February 5th at 10:00 am
Monday, February 6th at 4:00 pm or 7:00 pm
Wednesday, February 8th at
4:00 pm or 7:00 pm
***** The Growing Faith Project is offered to all parishioners as a tool to help them gain insight and better knowledge of our Catholic Faith. The program is especially beneficial for parents of children in Religious Education classes, to help them better understand and learn the same concepts that their children learn in their classes. It is offered once a month at the same time of our Religious Education classes for children.
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ATTENTION, ALL CONDIRMANDI
Continuing Faith Formation Program,
Holy Rosary-St. Richard Catholic School and
RCIA Candidates
Please fill out the electronic form by following the link below to ensure that your documents and information are up to date in order to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Please call the CFF office if you have any questions.
FOLLOW THIS LINK:
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Holy Rosary - St. Richard
Carnival
March 9-10-11
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Dear member of the Holy Rosary St. Richard family,
Many of you already know that the Holy Rosary St. Richard Carnival is an annual tradition event that draws a large attendance to our Church and School. It is an occasion that attracts thousands of visitors representing multiple communities of all ages that include current and former school parents, students, alumni, relatives, and friends. This unique event happens only once a year, and at no other time does our school have so many diverse individuals gathered in one place.
This year, for the first time ever, we would like to offer businesses and organizations the opportunity to promote themselves with a sponsorship. It is an opportunity not to be missed where you can position your brand name before our diverse school community. As one of the first Catholic schools in South Florida, our community has
members of all work sectors that include medical, business, law, banking, technology, industrial, service, and others. In addition, festival participants come from all positions and purchasing power levels, including executive and managerial.
A sponsorship will enable your business or organization to reach our broad spectrum of festival participants and will be added to our official Carnival Business Directory. Please take a moment to review the three sponsorship levels on the next page to determine which one is best for you, and return the completed Sponsorship Selection section by February 7th, 2012.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to promote and showcase your brand! Please contact Michelle Hatem, Carnival Sponsorship Coordinator, at michelle.hrsr.carnival@gmail.com with any questions or
concerns.
Cordially,
Victor Alvarez Rene Espinosa
Victor.hrsr.carnival@gmail.com rene.hrsr.carnival@gmail.com
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What will you give back to God from the blessings you
have received?
WEEKLY OFFERTORY COLLECTION
Sunday, JANUARY 15
Weekly Collection: $17,437.23
Weekly Budget: $20,954.73
Deficit: $3,517.50
Food Pantry: $774.21
Sunday, JANUARY 22
Weekly Collection: $16,931.53
Weekly Budget: $20,954.73
Deficit $4,023.20
Food Pantry: $159.25
Sunday, JANUARY 29
Weekly Collection: $15,872.21
Weekly Budget: $20,954.73
Deficit $5,082.52
Food Pantry: $347.51
We thank our parishioners for their love and generosity, which enable the parish to carry out its daily operations in support of its mission. Our financial information is posted on the web regularly under the Financial Information tab. You may obtain a printed copy by calling the office. For questions, comments, suggestions, or concerns, please contact our Financial Council at financialcouncil@
holyrosarystrichard.org.
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ARCHBISHOP'S CHARITIES AND DEVELOPMENT DRIVE (ABCD)
Your generosity to the Archbishop’s Charities and Development Campaign, or ABCD, supports the formation of seminarians, priests, and permanent deacons; the Discalced Carmelites Nuns’ prayer ministry; Respect Life; Family Life Ministry; Catholic Schools; Religious Education; Ecclesial Lay Ministry; and the Communications Programs of the Archdiocese of Miami, to include Radio Paz and the Florida Catholic. ABCD also supports Catholic Charities, Catholic Legal Services, Marian Center, Catholic Health Services, MorningStar Renewal Center, the Mission Office and the Migrant Ministry. To ensure that these programs remain vital resources in our community, everyone’s participation is needed. To this effect, the Archdiocese of Miami assigns a set amount of funds to be raised by every parish. Each parish’s goal for 2012 is based on the revenues the parish reported in Fiscal Year 2010.
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary—St. Richard Parish goal for ABCD 2012 is $145,056.00.
The Archdiocesan Assessment is a form of tax that all parishes pay to the Archdiocese of Miami in a calendar year to help maintain the administrative expenses of the Archdiocese, such as the Human Resources Office, Finance Office, and other operational departments, which in turn provide support to the parishes. Holy Rosary-St. Richard’s assessment for 2012 is $89,831.00, payable in 12 monthly installments. Any ABCD funds not raised through our 2012 ABCD parish goal will be added to the Archdiocesan assessment installment due in December of 2012; therefore, increasing our parish’s operating expenses. Likewise, if our parish exceeds its ABCD goal, then all funds raised above the goal will be applied toward the 2013 parish assessment. We will regularly update this column with the funds raised to date through our ABCD parish goal. We invite you to prayerfully consider your support to so many charities and programs and pledge your help to the 2012 ABCD Campaign.
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THANK YOU!
Our deepest gratitude goes to Tony and Lillian Chen See of Quality Foliage for their always generous donations of plants for our Sanctuary, especially their two beloved palms that are on the altar, which they grew from a seed ten years ago. We also thank Coraly Maldonado, who gives all our plants lots of TLC every day.
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We welcome to the community through the Sacrament of Baptism
Diego Rincon child of German Rincon and Patricia Seara Baptized on January 20, 2012
Christopher Joseph Manuel Chao child of Jose Manuel Chao and Marieugenia Jimenez Baptized on January 21, 2012
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Gabriela Flores February 10
Sharon Breuer February 11
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We extend our condolences to the family and friends of
Ralph. W. Parsons Norma Durrive Jesus Parajon
who have passed away. May the find comfort in the Lord's presence in this time of sorrow.
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Dear Friend,
Those first few weeks after the death of your loved one (or other major loss) are confusing and hectic. You may encounter myths such as:
1. All grieve the same way.
2. In 2 months your grief is over.
3. Once resolved your grief never returns.
4. You will eventually return to normal.
5. Don’t feel sorry for yourself.
6. Don’t be angry at your loved
one.
7. Protect the children from death
& grief.
8. Relationships end at death.
9. Get over your loss and move on.
10. Grief is defined by predictable stages.
In the months ahead we will explore these myths and learn more about the grieving process together.
If the messages don’t seem to fit right now, lay them aside and reread them at a later time. Many people are praying for you. May you be strengthened by these prayers.
Peace & comfort,
The HRSR Faith Community, Staff. and Bereavement Ministers
*Jan Nelson & David Aaker, The Bereavement Program, ND, ID: Ave Maria Press, 2009, 32.
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MEN'S CLUB MONTHLY MEETING
Second Tuesday of the Month Social at 7:00 p.m. Meeting at 8:00 p.m Parish Hall NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, February 14th
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MONTHLY MEETING Second Wednesday of the Month 7:30 p.m. Church Office Conference Room NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, February 8th
COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN MONTHLY MEETING
Fourth Tuesday of the Month Rosary at 7:15 p.m. Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Youth Hall NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, February 28
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9500 SW 184th Street
Cutler Bay, FL 33157
(305) 235-4721
HOURS OF OPERATION
Wednesday: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
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TUESDAYS 9:00 A.M. and 7:30 p.m. In the Praying Room.
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HIGH SCHOOL
Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Next Meeting on
February 8
PROPHETS OF THE LIGHT
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Next Meeting on
February 9
In the Youth Center
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BREAKFAST
courtesy of the Knighs of Columbus Third Saturday of the Month after the 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. Masses
WELCOME MEETING FOR NEW PARISHIONERS Third Sunday of the Month after the 11:30 a.m. Mass
NEXT IS ON FEBRUARY 18
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