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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time l January 26, 2020 Christ The King Catholic Church “Where Love is International” Pastor: Rev. Ferry Brutus l Deacon: Rev. Mr. George Gibson 16000 SW 112 Avenue l Miami, FL 33157 l Phone: 305.238.2485 l Fax: 305.254.0330 Office Hours: Monday to Friday – 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (closed for lunch 1-2 pm) Email: [email protected] Religious Education & Youth Ministry l 305.235.0293 l Email: [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Society l 305.252.3663 New Church Building Fund Committee l Email: [email protected] Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm English 7:00 pm Spanish Sunday 8:00 am English 10:15 am English 12:00 pm French/Kreyol Weekdays 8:00 am English Holy Day Vigil 7:30 pm English Holy Days 8:00 am English 7:30 pm English Healing Mass (1st Tuesday) 7:00 pm English Mass & Exposition (1st Thursday) 7:30 pm Spanish Mass & Exposition (1st Friday) 7:30 pm French/Kreyol Praise & Worship (2nd Friday) 7:30 pm English Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (1st Friday) 8:30 am Saturday Confession: 4:00 to 4:45 pm Baptisms Please call the parish office for information. Weddings Please call the parish office to speak with a priest at least 6 months prior to making arrangements for wedding. Funerals The family members of the deceased should go to the funeral home for arrangements prior to contacting the church for the planning of the liturgy. Is your family registered in the Christ The King parish? If not please contact the office and register today. Christ the King Mission Statement That Christ the King members come together as one body working toward the Kingdom of God that is full of Peace, Love Justice and Unity. That all Christ the King ministries work together as one group whose primary focus is evangelization towards January/February 2020 January/February a deeper spirituality among all parishioners. "He called them, and immediately they left their boat and their father and followed Him. " (Matthew 4:22) The Lord is my light and my salvation. l Psalm 27 Just as Jesus called the first apostles, He calls each of us to follow Him too. Not everyone is called to leave their business or family behind, but we are MASS INTENTIONS, READINGS AND expected to put God first in everything. Everything from our time in daily prayer, our talent in participating in one of our parish ministries, and our REFLECTION ON THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS SAINTS FOR THE WEEK treasure to support the financial needs of our parish mission. 1st Reading Isaiah 8:23—9:3 Please visit the parish office to request a mass for Psalm Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14 CHRIST THE KING MINISTRIES z ANNOUNCEMENTS nd your departed loved ones or to celebrate a special occasion 2 Reading 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17 Altar Servers Sandra Miller Baptiste/Lance Royale of your friends and family. Mass cards are available. Gospel Matthew 4:12-23 Bereavement (Haitian) Marie Zenon/Alice Casimir Mercy Night - Mercy Night 2020 will be held at St. Thomas University Black Heritage Vanya Albury on Friday, January 31 from 8 to 11pm. All high school-aged youth and Building Fund Leon Sharpe young adults are invited to an amazing evening of music, confession, SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 The text of John 1:29-34 tells the story of Jesus’ baptism and the focus is on CCW – Council of Catholic Women Cynthia Lezama inspiring talks and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Music by IS 8:23—9:3; PS 27:1, 4, 13-14; 1 COR 1:10-13, 17; MT 4:12-23 John the Baptist and his prophetic role in announcing Jesus as the Promised Messiah. John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him as the “Lamb of God, Eucharistic Ministers & Lectors Fr. Ferry Brutus IkeNdolo, Ricky Vazquez and Sarah Kroger. 5:00 pm Intentions of the People Grief Group Support Joan Lyons 7:00 pm For Blessings on our Children who takes away the sin of the World”! (John1:29) John’s view of Jesus refers Haitian Geston Dessalines, Claude Florestant, Nicole Bazin St. Vincent de Paul Society – The St. Vincent de Paul Society is us to the Old Testament Book of Leviticus where we get the biggest dose of Hispanic Nubis Perks here to assist those in need. If you or someone you know is in need, SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 offerings and sacrifices. In order words, sacrifices were necessary in order to Hospitality Debbie Platt please ask them to visit the SVdP office inside the parish office or call IS 8:23—9:3; PS 27:1, 4, 13-14; 1 COR 1:10-13, 17; MT 4:12-23 make the offerings. Lambs were commonly used in ritual sacrifice and, when a Justice Linda Adderly 305-252-3663. 8:00 am Dolores Bankston + lamb was specified, it was to be a “lamb without blemish.” Legion of Mary Maribelle Pagan req by her children If we were first-century Jews, we would probably be thinking of the lamb Music Joan Gregory NAOMI Dayle Wilson 10:15 am Oscar & Sylvina Jno Finn + eaten at Passover. The Lamb which stood in the place of a first-born son OCIA Fr. Ferry Brutus req by the family redeemed by God. This Jesus was God’s one lamb who was meant to be sacrificed and eaten so that the sin of the world may be taken away. The Pastoral Joseph Blaize/Nubis Perks 12:00 pm Dr. Jean Gainst Eugene + Religious Education Deacon Alpha prologue of John said Jesus is the son of God, but he is also the sacrifice. A req by Solita Eugene Servants of The Sacred Heart Jeremiah Horgan Tout Les Defuns du - Prayer Group + sacrifice to be consumed in memory of when God saved his people from St. Vincent de Paul Vanya Albury req by Jesus & Mary Prayer Group slavery. Not only his people, but all the world that has gone astray. Trinidad &Tobago Annabell Jules Deceased members of the Villard family + The prophet Isaiah helps us to understand the strange saying of John Ushers Joseph Blaize req by Jean Villard the Baptist. This Son who is also a lamb for sacrifice is called servant as well Youth Deacon Alpha/Mickael Ferrol (Isaiah 49: 3). For God’s own service he was designated even before he was Call the parish office for more information or to contact a Ministry Head. “CHRIST HAS NO BODY BUT YOURS, NO HANDS, MONDAY, JANUARY 27 born. This service is to be a Messiah for the people of God, the tribes of NO FEET ON EARTH BUT YOURS” 2 SM 5:1-7, 10; PS 89:20, 21-22, 25-26; MK 3:22-30 Jacob, and even more, to be a means of salvation for people in the world. God VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER DANCE 8:00 am Mass as creator of the world sends his son not just for a single group of people, but Everyone is invited to join us on Saturday, February 8 at our annual This weekend is COMMITMENT WEEKEND for the ABCD. Every for everyone. This is why this Lamb of God is meant to take away the sins of Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance. The celebration starts at 8:00 pm and member of our parish is called upon to be the eyes, hands and feet of TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 the world so that salvation may reach all men and women. Even the goes until 2am. Tickets are now on sale and may be purchased from Jesus. We can all make a difference, and it starts at home. The Memorial of Saint Thomas Aquinas, priest and doctor of the Church Corinthians community to whom Paul writes in 1 Cor 1:1-3 in these words “this the following members of the committee: All ticket returns, sold or Archdiocese of Miami, from Broward to Monroe, is our faith community, 2 SM 6:12B-15, 17-19; PS 24:7, 8, 9, 10; MK 3:31-35 community of Jews and gentiles are both sanctified in Jesus who is the unsold, must be returned by Sunday, February 1, 2020. home to more than a million brothers and sisters in Christ. We witness 8:00 am Rev. Francisco Santana + sacrifice made on their behalf.” the real hands and feet of Jesus in the work of the Archdiocese of Miami As we Christians, see signs of Jesus presence in our everyday life, let 5pm mass: Yolaine Numa above and beyond the good work in our parishes. It is evident in our WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29 him come more fully into our heart and invite others to know him as well. 7pm mass: Nubis Perks efforts to preserve the dignity of all human life, and in our commitment to 2 SM 7:4-17; PS 89:4-5, 27-28, 29-30; MK 4:1-20 8am mass: Ophelia Royale the poor, homeless, needy, elderly and sick. It lives in the hearts and 8:00 am Rev. Francisco Fernandez + OPEN WIDE THE DOORS TO CHRIST: BE NOT AFRAID! 10:15am mass: Vanya Albury minds of the children in our schools and religious education programs, as 12noon mass: Alice Casimir well as those serving in our life-changing ministries and programs. It is THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 Open Wide the Doors to Christ: Be Not Afraid! - May 15-17, 2020. The IV also witnessed in YOU when you support the ABCD by making it all 2 SM 7:18-19, 24-29; PS 132:1-2, 3-5, 11, 12, 13-14; MK 4:21-25 International Congress of the Servant of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary possible.