St Maurice at Resurrection 441 NE 2nd St, Dania Beach, FL 33004 954-961-7777 FAX 954-961-4358 February 23, 2020 We Have A Seat Saved For You

PARISH OFFICE Monday–Friday: 9:00am–5:00pm TURN THE OTHER CHEEK

CONFESSION "But what I say to you is: offer no resistance to injury." Saturday: 3:00pm (Chapel) —Matthew 5:39

BAPTISM Jesus sounds so naive. Everybody knows we must resist injury. The baptism of children of registered parishioners is Jesus says that after we've been hit on one cheek, we should turn celebrated on the last Sunday of each month. the other. We'll seemingly get killed if we take His advice. However, the Sermon on the Mount is not "advice"; it is the Lord's command. ANOINTING OF THE SICK Nonetheless, we rationalize that Jesus' message in the Sermon on This sacrament is celebrated once a year during the Mount is poetic, symbolic, anything but literal. weekend Masses and is available at other times on request. Sometimes Jesus does not speak literally, as when He said to gouge out our eye (Mt 5:29). So we're tempted to assume the Sermon on PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK the Mount, especially this part of it, must not be literal. Yet Jesus did Our Parish Care Givers bring the Eucharist to literally turn the other cheek, hand over His garments and walk the those who are sick in hospitals, nursing homes extra mile, even up Mount Calvary to be crucified (Mt 5:39-41). If we deny that the Sermon on the Mount is literal, we may be denying that or in their own residences. we must imitate the crucified Christ. Jesus is literally calling us to MARRIAGE make a U-turn and live a radically different lifestyle. Following Jesus is not just a modification of a worldly life, but an utterly new way to Couples contemplating this sacrament must live. contact the Parish office at least 6 months prior to their desired wedding date. Will you decide to be a Christian on Jesus' terms—not as other people are, not as you want, but as He wills? Accept the Preacher MASS SCHEDULE and the preaching of the Sermon on the Mount.

Saturday Vigil 4:00pm (Eng) Sunday 8:30am & 10:30am (Eng) Prayer: Jesus, it's impossible to be a Christian without Your constant Domingo 1:00pm (Español) amazing grace. Pour out the Holy Spirit in my life. Dimanche 16h30 (Française — Saisonnière) Promise: "For the wisdom of this world is absurdity with God." Mon.-Fri. 8:30am (Followed by daily rosary) —1 Cor 3:19 PRAYER GROUP Praise: Risen Lord Jesus, how can we thank You enough? You are Tuesday 7:00PM English our older Brother, having gone before us as "the first fruits of those Wednesday 7:00PM Español who have fallen asleep" (see 1 Cor 15:20). We adore You.

PARISH DIRECTORY

Monsignor Jean Pierre—Pastor Father Sau Phung—in Residence

Sheryl Dillon-Jones—Music [email protected]

Ashley Ronnan—CCD [email protected]

Find us www.stmauriceatresurrection.org ~Parish Mission Statement~ @stmauriceatresurrectioncatholicchurch We are the Family of St. Maurice at Resurrection Parish joined together @at_maurice sacramentally in Jesus Christ, sharing our skills and abilities across the world to nourish all human hungers. We continually renew our energies by celebrating around the Table of the Lord and grow to be more effective ministers, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Readings for the week of February 23, 2020 Sat Feb 22 4:00pm Spl. Fr Dennis by a Friend Spl. Alexa (Novena-by a Friend) Sunday: Lv 19:1-2, 17-18/1 Cor 3:16-23/Mt 5:38- Sun Feb 23 8:30am Sp. Alexa (Novena—by a Friend) 48 Monday: Jas 3:13-18/Mk 9:14-29 10:30am † Roswitha Karella by Family Tuesday: Jas 4:1-10/Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18/2 Cor 5:20—6:2/Mt 6:1-6, 1:00pm † Rev. Robert Ganguilo 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20/Lk 9:22-25 Mon Feb 24 8:30am Spl. Alexa (Novena by Friend) Friday: Is 58:1-9a/Mt 9:14-15 Tue Feb 25 8:30am † Joseph Anzalone by Nancy Saturday: Is 58:9b-14/Lk 5:27-32

Wed Feb 26 8:30am † Augusto Degwitz by Family Lecturas para la semana del Thu Feb 27 8:30 am † Rev. Leo Kelly 23 de Febrero de 2020

Fri Feb 28 8:30am † Veronica Holodak by Larry & Ann Domingo: Lv 19: 1-2, 17-18 / 1 Cor 3: 16-23 / Mt 5: Marie McDermott 38-48 Sat Feb 29 4:00pm † Louise Bryson & † John Caton by Family Lunes: Jas 3: 13-18 / Mc 9: 14-29 Martes: Jas 4: 1-10 / Mc 9: 30-37 Sun Mar 1 8:30am † Rev.Edward Konopka Miércoles: Jl 2: 12-18 / 2 Cor 5: 20—6: 2 / Mt 6: 1- 10:30am † Roswitha Karella by Family 6, 16-18 Jueves: Dt 30: 15-20 / Lc 9: 22-25 1:00pm † Rev. Frank McCann Viernes: Is 58: 1-9a / Mt 9: 14-15 Sábado: Is 58: 9b-14 / Lk 5: 27-32 PARISH NEWS THIS WEEK / ESTA SEMANA MONDAY / LUNES 24 TUESDAY / MARTES 25

7:00 PM PRAYER GROUP CHAPEL WEDNESDAY / MIERCOLES 26 THURSDAY / JUEVES 27

ASH WEDNESDAY 5:00 PM RCIA MEETING TAPESTRY ROOM 9:00 AM ADORATION CHAPEL 10:00 AM BINGO SOCIAL HALL 7:00 PM GRUPO DE ORACIÓN CHAPEL

FRIDAY / VIERNES 28 SATURDAY / SABADO 29

10:00 AM SVDP PANTRY SOCIAL HALL 10:00 AM LENT RETREAT CCD SOCIAL HALL 7:30 PM CORO LATINO CHURCH 1:00 PM WEDDING CHURCH

SUNDAY / DOMINGO 1 9:00 AM CCD SOCIAL HALL 12:00 PM YOUTH GROUP

Save the Date To Celebrate: March 15, 2020

From the Stable to the Resurrection A Bit of History

ABOUT OUR : ST. MAURICE According to the hagiographical material, Maurice was an Egyptian, born in AD 250 in Thebes, an ancient city in Upper Egypt that was the capital of the New Kingdom of Egypt (1575-1069 BC). He was brought up in the region of Thebes (Luxor).

Maurice was an officer of the of Emperor Maximian Herculius' army, which was composed of Christians from Upper Egypt. He and his fellow legionnaires refused to sacrifice to the gods as ordered by the Emperor to insure victory over rebelling Bagaudae. The sound of hoofbeats pounding the turf had long been silenced when the property know as “ Smith’s Sta- When they refused to obey repeated orders to do so and bles” was purchased by the Archdiocese of Miami. Ad- withdrew from the army encamped at Octoduru () mist the wildlife and pests, sagging gates and cob- near Lake to Agaunum (St. Maurice-en-), webs, this humble site became the foundation of a Maximian had the entire Legion of over six thousand men fledgling parish on put to death. To the end they were encouraged in their June 12,1970. constancy by Maurice and two fellow officers, Exuperius The Church of St. Maurice opened with Reverend Da- and Candidus. vid G. Russell at the helm. With limited funds, great faith, and three short weeks he called for help. Lo and Also executed was Victor (October 10th), who refused to behold, three generations of folks worked side by side accept any of the belongings of the dead soldiers. In a to turn the simple stable into a sanctuary. The first follow-up action, other Christians put to death were Ursus Mass was celebrated on June 28th at 9 am, and the and another Victor at Solothurin (September 30th); “Family of the Stable” was born! Alexander at Bergamo; Octavius, Innocent, Adventor, and Our first Country Fair was held November 5th through Solutar at Turin; and Gereon (October 10th) at . the 8th and was a great success. It was just the begin- ning! Over the years, the Country Fair grew to have a Their story was told by St. Eucherius, who became Bishop life of its own. Father Russell once said “ a true parish of Lyons about 434, but scholars doubt that an entire community does not simply breathe and pass time in Legion was massacred; but there is no doubt that Maurice the world, but it seeks to really live… (and) embrace life and some of his comrades did suffer martyrdom at as a gift graciously bestowed on them by God. We are Agaunum. a people of faith, a people of hope, a people of love. At St. Maurice, we have only just begun.” The Feast day of September 22nd.

Stay tuned for more adventures and history!

Honor a Loved One’s Memory, THE SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTRY started out this new year helping 161 families Special Intentions, Birthday from January 3, to January 30, 2020. Thank or Anniversary you for continuing to support this ministry. Just a reminder - the only clothing items needed Make a donation for a Monthly Gift are clean adult T-shirts and socks. These of the Mass or Candles items can be brought to the Social Hall Friday Honrar la Memoria de un ser querido, mornings 9:00—12:00 noon, or dropped off in Intenciones Especiales, Cumpleaños o Aniversa- the Church office. rio Haga una donación para los osequios de la misa o Velas Thank you for helping those In need The SVDP Ministry Family Bread Pan $60 Wine Vino $75 LENT IS ALMOST HERE — Candles Velas $50 ASH WEDNESDAY IS FEBRUARY 26TH! Flowers Flores $50 PREPARE THEE THE WAY OF THE LORD ! (for the month por el mes) DO YOU WANT TO FAST THIS LENT? In the words of Pope Francis

 Fast from hurting words and say kind words.  Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude.  Fast from anger and be filled with patience.  Fast from pessimism and be filled hith hope. Great team all together working hard to make our  Fast from worries and hav trust in church prettier, THANKS TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS God.  Fast from complains and contem- plate simplicity.  Fast from pressures and be prayer- ful.  Fast from bitterness and fill your harts with joy.  Fast from selfishness and compas- sionate to others.  Fast from grundges and be recon- ciled.  Fast from words and be silent so Our Volunteers teaching English “Under the Tree” you can listen.

LOS DONES DEL ESPIRITU SANTO (continuación): PON LA OTRA MEJILLA.

Los dones nos colocan bajo la acción directa "Pero lo que te digo es: no ofrezcas resistencia del Espíritu Santo, quien, viviendo dentro de no- a las lesiones". —Mateo 5:39 sotros, ilumina nuestro entendimiento, enciende Jesús suena tan ingenuo. Todos saben que debe- nuestro corazón y fortalece nuestra voluntad, mos resistir las lesiones. por lo que nuestros actos adquieren caracteres Jesús dice que después de haber sido golpeados verdaderamente divinos. Cuando el Espíritu en una mejilla, debemos poner la otra. Aparente- Santo obra en nosotros por medio de sus dones, mente nos matarán si seguimos Su consejo. Sin pone un selo, un sello divino, un sello inconfundi- embargo, el Sermón del Monte no es un "consejo"; Es el mandato del Señor. No obstante, racionali- ble. Cuando nosotros obramos, ponemos un se- zamos que el mensaje de Jesús en el Sermón del llo de fragilidad, cuando el Espíritu Santo obra Monte es poético, simbólico, cualquier cosa menos en nosotros, pone un sello divino de seguridad, literal. A veces Jesús no habla literalmente, como de perfección, de elevación y por lo mismo, ta- cuando dijo que nos sacara los ojos (Mt 5:29). En- les actos tienen un modo enteramente celestial. tonces estamos tentados a asumir que el Sermón El nombre y número de los dones del Espíritu del Monte, especialmente esta parte de él, no debe Santo los encontramos en Isaías 11:1-2. En la ser literal. Sin embargo, Jesús literalmente puso la Escritura el número siete significa plenitud. Al otra mejilla, entregó Sus vestiduras y caminó un decir que los dones son siete está indicando la kilómetro más, hasta el Monte Calvario para ser cru- plenitud del Espíritu Santo. cificado (Mt 5: 39-41). Si negamos que el Sermón Los dones del Espíritu Santo tienen por finalidad del Monte sea literal, podemos estar negando que revitalizar las virtudes infusas, de modo que más debemos imitar al Cristo crucificado. Jesús literal- fácilmente evitemos el mal y obremos el bien. mente nos está llamando a hacer un cambio de sen- Lo mismo que las virtudes infusas, los dones tie- tido y vivir un estilo de vida radicalmente diferente. nen un fin específico. Seguir a Jesús no es solo una modificación de una vida mundana, sino una forma completamente nue- Dones de entendimiento y de ciencia, Don de va de vivir. sabiduría, Don de temor a Dios y de piedad, ¿Decidirá ser cristiano en los términos de Jesús, no Don de consejo, Don de fortaleza. (continuará) como otro las personas son, no como quieres, sino como Él quiere? Acepta el Predicador y la predicación del Sermón del Monte. Censo parroquial Ya las tarjetas del censo parroquial están Oración: Jesús, es imposible ser cristiano sin tu constante gracia asombrosa. Derrama el Espíritu disponibles en la parte de atrás de la iglesia, Santo en mi vida. junto a la sacristía. Promesa: "Porque la sabiduría de este mundo es Por favor busque su tarjeta, revise sus datos y absurdo con Dios". corrija de ser necesario o añada miembros —1 Cor 3:19 de su familia, con los sacramentos recibidos. Alabanza: Señor Jesús resucitado, ¿cómo po- Por ultimo deposite en el buzón adecuado demos agradecerte lo suficiente? Usted es nuestro hermano mayor, ya que nos ha precedido como "los su tarjeta ya corregida. primeros frutos de los que se han quedado dormi- Muchas gracias por su colaboración. dos" (ver 1 Cor 15:20). Te adoramos.

~ Declaración de la Misión Parroquial ~ Somos la Familia de San Mauricio en la Resurrección, reunidos sacramentalmente en Jesucristo, compartiendo nuestros talentos y habilidades, en todo el mundo para alimentar a los hambrientos . Continuamente renovamos nuestras energías celebrando alrededor de la Mesa del Señor y crecemos para ser Ministros más efectivos, en el nombre de Jesús. Amén.

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