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Mass Schedule

Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m.
Sunday
9:00 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
Daily (Tuesday - Friday)
8:00 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturdays from 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Thursday evenings 6:30 p.m. - 6:50 p.m.
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Our Staff Members

Music Director | Daniel J. Perez
Office Manager | Yvonne Tawfik-Mestre
Maintenance Coordinator | Williams Alsina

Office Hours

Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Phone:954-564-1010   Extension 9
Fax:954-566-0301
Email Address:
bscc1701@bellsouth.net

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St. Vincent de Paul Society

Drive thru grocery distribution every Friday from 1:30-3:15 PM


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November 23, 2024 - December 1,2024

Saturday Vigil, November 23, 2024
4:00 p.m.

†Ed & Yolande Batcho
by son, Ed Batcho
†Georg & Anita Polt by Family

Sunday November 24, 2024
9:00 a.m.

†Dan Blaho, Jr. by Mom & Dad

10:45 a.m.

† Anthony C. Mazzurco, Sr.
by Friend
† Margaret Cosgrave
by Vivian Fuentes

Monday November 25, 2024

NO MASS

Tuesday November 26, 2024
8:00 a.m.

†Patrick Wilson< by Vivian Fuentes

Wednesday November 27, 2024
8:00 a.m.

†Luke Caliento & Daniel Alfaro Tobar
by Friends

Thursday November 28, 2024
8:00 a.m.

Blessed Sacrament

Parish

Friday November 29, 2024
8:00 a.m.

NO MASS | PARISH OFFICE CLOSED

Saturday November 30, 2024
4:00 p.m.

Karina Valentin
by Selma Cardona
†Pasquale Catapano
by Elaine & Eric Hall

Sunday December 1, 2024
9:00 a.m.

†Joan Joyce
by Judy Dempsey

10:45 a.m.

†Bernard & Shirley Sharkey
by Family
† Anthony C. Mazzurco, Sr.
by Mark Mazzurco

Mass Intentions are a Catholic tradition for love ones; living or deceased.

Mass intentions are also a wonderful gift for any special occasion: birthday, anniversary or in thanksgiving for a answered prayer.

Please call the office to schedule
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Please pray for the sick

Angiolina Armenti, Mary Benivegna, Carl Bocchino, Margarita Bogle, Michael Bryant, Ronald Gustinella, Richard & Cathy Harper, Dil Hatchett, John Hunter, Patrick Keough, Doris Lakso, John LaNeve, Gail Martin, Sean Martin, Luz Mercado, Teresita Nazareno, Lauren Nicole, Austin R., Renette Valcourt, Sr. Frances Vass, OSC, Nancy Zakem, Marie & Jeff, Monica Yassa, Lucas Zaky

ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI HOTLINE NUMBERS

Statewide (DCF) Abuse Hotline
1-800-96-ABUSE
(1-800-962-2873)
Archdiocesan Abuse Hotline
1-866-802-2873
Victim Assistance Coordinator
Peter Routsis-Arroyo
1-866-802-2873

OUR LOCATION

1701 East Oakland Park Blvd.
Oakland Park, FL 33334


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Father Bob's Weekly Video Reflection

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This Weeks Bulletin

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Thanksgiving Day Celebration!
November 28
10:00am

Thursday, November 28th is Thanksgiving Day in the United Sates. Some of you are new here in “the States.” Please come and celebrate our gratefulness to the Lord for the gifts we have. The Liturgy takes less than an hour and is a very simple celebration.

Next Week Begins Advent!

Regulars here recall this is the New Year of the Church. It is not Christmas Season regardless of the advertisements or decorations in the stores and online.

It is a period of preparation to celebrate the first coming of Jesus the King and of preparation for His second coming.

Thus, as practicing Christians, we might prepare for Christmas by making decorations or buying gifts. HOWEVER, we DO NOT decorate the house as though it is already Christmas. We decorate in the spirit of this season of anticipation. Prepare an Advent Wreath and use light purple colors around the house.

Thank you for properly observing the TRUE faith Tradition of Christianity.


Advent Evening Thursdays 7:00pm to 8:00pm

During the upcoming season of Advent we will worship the Lord in His Eucharistic presence, reconcile to the Lord and each other, and reflect on the New Year of Grace. This will occur each of the first three Thursdays of Advent beginning at 7pm and ending at 8pm.

Sacrament of Reconciliation
On the first Thursday, December 5thwe will have a Service of Reconciliation. We will examine our conscience, confess our sins and receive absolution.

Evenings of Reflection
On the second and third Thursdays, we will spend some reflective time before the Eucharist in Adoration and Benediction.

Meaning of the Advent Wreath

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The branches of the wreath are “evergreen”, always fresh, new, and alive like God’s love. The shape of the wreath mirrors the blessed truth that God keeps being in the circle of the seasons and the cycle of the liturgical year. Contrary to the dimming lights of the sun and stars in the end times, the light of the Advent wreath grows brighter as Christ draws near.

What to Do With the Advent Wreath

Make a circle with evergreen, either live or artificial. Place three purple and one pink candle in the circle. Then place one white candle in the center of the wreath. This one stands for Christ and is lit at Christmas since that is the day we celebrate His birth. Light the first purple candle for the first week of Advent, then the second the second week. On the third week light the pink one and on the fourth week light the last purple one. Each day light your wreath, perhaps at dinner time. The whole family may pray whatever prayers you like. It may be the rosary or just a simple petition or other prayer you make up. Do this and see how the Lord will open up your family to greater joy and peace. In the last week of Advent, begin decorating the house for Christmas but not before. Then celebrate Christmas “full out” until the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Show the world the true practice of the Christian faith.

PEACE!

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Mazzurco, Sr. by Mark Mazzurco \n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column_3][/cs_element_layout_row_3][/cs_element_layout_column_2][/cs_element_layout_row_2][cs_element_layout_row_2 _id="142" ][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id="143" ][cs_element_layout_row_3 _id="144" ][cs_element_layout_column_3 _id="145" ][cs_element_layout_row_4 _id="146" ][cs_element_layout_column_4 _id="147" ][cs_element_text _id="148" ][cs_content_seo]Mass Intentions are a Catholic tradition for love ones; living or deceased. Mass intentions are also a wonderful gift for any special occasion: birthday, anniversary or in thanksgiving for a answered prayer. 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November 28 10:00am \n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_quote _id="210" ][cs_content_seo]Thursday, November 28th is Thanksgiving Day in the United Sates. Some of you are new here in “the States.” Please come and celebrate our gratefulness to the Lord for the gifts we have. The Liturgy takes less than an hour and is a very simple celebration. \n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_line _id="211" ][cs_element_headline _id="212" ][cs_content_seo]Next Week Begins Advent! \n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_layout_row_9 _id="213" ][cs_element_layout_column_9 _id="214" ][cs_element_text _id="215" ][cs_content_seo]Regulars here recall this is the New Year of the Church. It is not Christmas Season regardless of the advertisements or decorations in the stores and online. It is a period of preparation to celebrate the first coming of Jesus the King and of preparation for His second coming. Thus, as practicing Christians, we might prepare for Christmas by making decorations or buying gifts. HOWEVER, we DO NOT decorate the house as though it is already Christmas. We decorate in the spirit of this season of anticipation. Prepare an Advent Wreath and use light purple colors around the house. 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This will occur each of the first three Thursdays of Advent beginning at 7pm and ending at 8pm. Sacrament of Reconciliation On the first Thursday, December 5thwe will have a Service of Reconciliation. We will examine our conscience, confess our sins and receive absolution. Evenings of Reflection On the second and third Thursdays, we will spend some reflective time before the Eucharist in Adoration and Benediction. \n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_line _id="220" ][cs_element_layout_row_2 _id="221" ][cs_element_layout_column_2 _id="222" ][cs_element_layout_row_3 _id="223" ][cs_element_layout_column_3 _id="224" ][cs_element_headline _id="225" ][cs_content_seo]Meaning of the Advent Wreath \n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_image _id="226" ][/cs_element_layout_column_3][/cs_element_layout_row_3][cs_element_text _id="227" ][cs_content_seo]The branches of the wreath are “evergreen”, always fresh, new, and alive like God’s love. The shape of the wreath mirrors the blessed truth that God keeps being in the circle of the seasons and the cycle of the liturgical year. Contrary to the dimming lights of the sun and stars in the end times, the light of the Advent wreath grows brighter as Christ draws near.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_layout_row_3 _id="228" ][cs_element_layout_column_3 _id="229" ][cs_element_headline _id="230" ][cs_content_seo]What to Do With the Advent Wreath \n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column_3][/cs_element_layout_row_3][cs_element_text _id="231" ][cs_content_seo]Make a circle with evergreen, either live or artificial. Place three purple and one pink candle in the circle. Then place one white candle in the center of the wreath. This one stands for Christ and is lit at Christmas since that is the day we celebrate His birth. Light the first purple candle for the first week of Advent, then the second the second week. On the third week light the pink one and on the fourth week light the last purple one. Each day light your wreath, perhaps at dinner time. The whole family may pray whatever prayers you like. It may be the rosary or just a simple petition or other prayer you make up. Do this and see how the Lord will open up your family to greater joy and peace. In the last week of Advent, begin decorating the house for Christmas but not before. Then celebrate Christmas “full out” until the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Show the world the true practice of the Christian faith. PEACE!\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column_2][/cs_element_layout_row_2][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_responsive_text _id="232" ][cs_element_responsive_text _id="233" ][/cs_content]