This Week
Pentecost Sunday - May 19, 2013
“But Jesus lives on forever, and his work as priest does not pass on to someone else. And so he is able, now and always, to save those who come to God through Him, because he lives forever to plead with God for them”
(Romans 5:1)
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Men of Emmaus
This Sunday after the 10:30am & 12:30pm Masses, we will have a BBQ outside in the parking lot to raise funds for the upcoming retreat.
Please join us and enjoy a great time.
Women’s Club
St. Joseph Women’s Club wish to thank all those who made our Mother’s Day raffle an outstanding success. They were able to give $595.00 to St. Joseph Church towards the debt reduction.
Winner of the beautiful Basket was Jose Tano, ticket # 927992. Five winners of the dishes were Aldo Ordonez, #641020, Maria Barros, #803927, Valerie Ryback, #927761, Pablo Butice, #641144, & Emilda A., #927659.
Parish Pilgrimage
Pray for the success of our 13 day Parish Pilgrimage to the Holy Land on May 24th, under the spiritual direction of our Pastor Rev. Juan J. Sosa.
Religious Education Program
Stewardship: Time, Talent & Treasure - We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our Catechists for their dedication to our Religious Education Program this past year.
Observance of Memorial Day
In observance of Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th, there will be NO 5:30pm Mass and the parish office will be closed.
Emmaus Retreat
Upcoming Emmaus Retreat for Men: May 31st to June 2nd, contact Adam Irizarry for more information 786-348-5469.
Sacraments of First Eucharist
If you would like to become a Catholic, complete your initiation by being prepared to receive the Sacraments of First Eucharist and/or Confirmation, or just learn more about the Catholic Faith, then our Summer Inquiry Series is a great place to start! Classes will be held on Sundays from 9:30am to 10:30am in the Chapel beginning Sunday, June 2nd.
For more information, please call 305-215- 2995. Come and See - No Strings attached.
Summer Camp
Summer Camp at St. Joseph’s from June 8th to July 27th, for youth and young adult in separate groups. See our flyer in the bulletin today for details.
Faith-based Grief Sharing Group
St. Patrick’s Faith-based Grief Sharing Group -Have you recently experienced the death of a loved one or a loved one’s terminal illness? If yes, don’t go through this alone.
Join our group once a week on Tuesdays at 7:30pm in the conference room of the Tower. All are welcome to join.
Save the Date!!
Consecration of the City of Miami: Don’t miss this historical event on Thursday, May 30th at 7pm at the Cathedral of St. Mary, 7525 NW 2nd Ave., Miami. Join Archbishop Thomas Wenski on the vigil of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, for more information email: missionfortheloveofgod@gmail.com….and...
Man Cave Event with Archbishop Wenski: Friday, May 31st at 7pm. This is an opportunity for a relaxing and entertaining old Havana-style evening with Archbishop Wenski while raising funds for the Unaccompanied Minors Program within Catholic Charities.
PARISH FINANCES
| Mass Attendance | |
| 5:30pm | 154 |
| 8:30am | 140 |
| 10:30am | 334 |
| 12:30pm | 490 |
| 6:00pm | 218 |
| Total | 1336 |
Our weekend collections:
First: $5,811.50
Debt. Reduction: $617.00
Catholic Communications: $2,695.00
Stewardship
“The promotion of the practice of Stewardship is important for the Mission of the Church and for the Spiritual well being of each individual Christian. Everyone benefits from the sacrificial gift one makes of his Time, Talent and treasure. Therefore, please accept my encouragement for your efforts and my prayers that your upcoming conference will be a stimulus to the practice of Stewardship in the Church.”
His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI
Basically we are all caretakers (Stewards) of everything the Lord gives us. When we are good STEWARDS, we use the gifts well. We light the way for others to meet Jesus. (EVANGELIZATION)
Each aspect of STEWARDSHIP is equally important for Spiritual growth, our gifts to God of our TIME, our TALENT and our TREASURE. STEWARDSHIP is a conversion process of the heart and mind, not our wallets and purses.
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