San Pabl0 Church Our Mission is to embrace God’s Loving Mercy, embracing our diversity as we serve the needs of others The Epiphany of the Lord

January 3rd, 2021

Today’s solemnity continues the celebration of the astonishing mystery of God’s manifestation to the very ends of the earth. The visitors from the east symbolize the extent of God’s as it unfolds for people of every land. As they offer gifts, as would be fitting of a king, they announced to the world that an astonishing event has taken place; all peoples will know the glory of God. Please Pray for the Sick Reflections on the Gospel

Abby Cafiero, Aimee Casey, Andrew The eternal gifts of joy, hope, and peace are bestowed on those who choose to live Czeck, Anna Hartley, Annie Marill & girls, in the light of Christ. Ashley Radloff, Baby Aleman, Baby Eliza‐ beth, Baby Mila, Barbara Musacchia, Ber‐ The voices of the prophet Isaiah, the Apostle nie Wilhelm, Bill & Melody Kelley, Bob Paul, and the three kings – Balthazar, Caspar, Wimmer, Bonnie Cucchi, Catherine Diaz, and Melchior – resound today in one joyful chorus. They are reminding us that Christ, our Catherine Dunn, Cassandra Followell‐ Light, has come to dispel the darkness of sin Bolten, Cecelia Chris, Christine Grenet, and death and to remain with us forever. Christopher Cullen, Craig & Crystal Cates, Delores Szemborski, Denny Palmer, Di‐ ana & Stan Stromski, , Diane Coldren, Mass Intentions Don Elzer, Donna Brozdonis, Doug & Melissa, Ellen Monahan Andary, Emilia SATURDAY January 2 Echevarría, Erick Armstrong, Faith Palgu‐ 4:00 PM L Beth & Patrick McWey by The San Pablo ta, Father Ed Prus, Fran Newman, Frank L Bentivenga Family by Friends Batistich, Frank Vaccaro, Fred Beverly, L Father Ed Prus by The Benvenutis Gabriel Alvarez, Honey Karl, Jane + Denis Donavanan by Margaret Fox Intentions of all people in prisons Wisnewski, Jayna Johannes, Jeanne Eign‐ throughout the world er, Jeannie Platt, Jerry Paige, Jim & Connie Aaron, Jim Johnson, Jim Walton, Jim, Joan SUNDAY January 3 8:00 AM Intentions of all people in prisons Hoch, John & Judy Arnold, John Cunning‐ throughout the world ham John Luce, Joyce DeMarko, Kaitlyn Palguta, Karen Nielsen, Karen Wimmer, 10:00 AM L Bentivegna Family by Friends Kay Cornell, Lidia Morelia, Maida Brown, + Denis Donavanan by Margaret Fox Intentions of all people in prisons Marie & Steve Flood, Marie Schmidt, throughout the world Mary Love, Michael Valentine, Mike Puto, Morgan Leary, Nancy Ahearn, Nancy Ar‐ MONDAY January 4 8:00AM L Mary & Jerry Stapleton by The San rowsmith, Nancy Gudgeon, Neil Rathbun, Pablo Parish Neiro, Nathaniel, & Merrick Maro, Nicole De Feo, Pat Thonus, Patricia Thonus, Paul TUESDAY January 5 Bekavak, Peter Pittman, Philomene Le‐ 8:00AM Intentions of The Wilhelm Family bon, Randy Wright, Richard Worthing, WEDNESDAY January 6 Riley Johannes, Roberto Betancourt, Ro‐ 8:00 AM L Bill & Annie Bond by The San land & Truitt, Ruthie & Billy Wagner, Sa‐ Pablo Parish mantha Scofield, Sara Joseph‐Rager, Stan THURSDAY January 7 Stromsky, Tamara Pfeffer, Teresa Vaccaro, 8:00 AM + Peggy Hoffend by David Barry & Terry Walters, William Gustautson, Wil‐ Family ma Tarlton, & Yvonne Crimella FRIDAY January 8 8:00 AM Intentions of the San Pablo Commu‐ nity If you see yourself or someone you know on the list who is no longer sick, please contact the office Covid‐19 Prayer of Solidarity Discover the Cosmos

For all who have contracted coronavirus, we pray for care and healing. For those who are particularly vulnerable, we pray for safety and protection. For all who experience fear or anxiety, we pray for peace of mind and spirit. For affected families who are facing difficult decisions between food on the table or public safety, we pray for policies that recognize their 2020 December 20th plight. Title: A Volcanic Great Conjunction For those who do not have adequate health Image Credit: Francisco Sojuel insurance, we pray that no family will face financial burdens alone. Explanation: Where can I see the Great Conjunction? Near where the Sun just set. For those who are afraid to access care due to Directionally, this close passing of Jupiter and immigration status, we pray for recognition of Saturn will be toward the southwest. Since the the God‐given dignity of all. planetary pair, the Sun, and the Earth are nearly in a geometric straight line, the planets will be seen For our brothers and sisters around the world, to set just where the Sun had set ‐‐ from every we pray for shared solidarity. location on Earth. Will there be an erupting volcano on the For public officials and decisionmakers, horizon near the Great Conjunction? Yes, for we pray for wisdom and guidance. example if you live in Guatemala where the Father, during this time may your Church be a featured image was taken. Otherwise, generally, sign of hope, comfort and love to all. Grant no. In the featured image captured last week, Jupiter and Saturn are visible toward the right, peace. Grant comfort. Grant healing. just above a tree, and bathed in the diffuse glow of zodiacal light. Be with us, Lord. Amen. Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html

• The Vatican’s own media services and featured on , the official network hub of Vatican communication. • Pray as you go is a daily prayer session, designed for use on portable devices • Every day, the 3 minute retreat app guides you on a new bite‐sized retreat filled with Scripture passages, soothing music, and reflection questions that you can pray at your own pace. • The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops jointly exercise pastoral functions on behalf of the Christian faithful of the United States and the U.S. Islands. • Explore the richness of Catholicism with premium video series from Bishop Robert Barron To download these apps, visit the Resources at Home page of our parish website Community Resources

Below is a list of commonly requested community resources. Please note that the availability of the financial assistance varies and is dependent on current grant funding availability for each organization. You are always welcome to call to receive information about currently available resources at 305 292 9790. For a much more comprehensive list of all services available at this time, please visit our website’s homepage and click “United Way”.

Rent/Mortgage/Housing assistance

Catholic Charities…………………………..305‐292‐9790, 305‐807‐4503, [email protected] Rapid Rehousing Program…………….786‐526‐1954 Community Services Block Grant….305‐245‐7738 (extension 236). KAIR………………………………………………..305‐743‐4582 Samuels House……………………………….305‐296‐0240, samuelshouse.org Habitat for Humanity…………………...305‐734‐9828

Food and Nutrition Services

Feeding the Homeless at Independence Kay…….305‐289‐7676 KAIR……………………………………………………………………...305‐743‐4582

Legal Aide: Tenant/ landlord issues Benefit issues and other civil issues

Legal Services of Greater Miami.…………………..866‐686‐2760, www.legalservicesmiami.org Stewar dship

Time, Talent, Treasure

San Pablo extends a big thank you, not only to those who helped us in arranging our Garden and Church decorations, but to the entire Marathon Community as well.

Thank you for your continued generosity through your love, prayers, and support especially throughout these challenging times. It is our pleasure to present this Christmas display for the community to enjoy every year.

December 20th, 2020

First Collection ...... $2,761 Parish Maintenance ...... $995 Electronic Giving @ WeShare ...... $870 Devotional Candles ...... $204 $15,637 Stipend ...... $655 Poor Box ...... $135 Sound System Donation...... $10,000

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San Pablo Future Giving Ministry promotes charitable gifts to San Pablo Church. We provide confidential assistance to all who wish to include charitable gifts in their estate plans. Our goal is to permanently endow our Parish needs. A big thank you to all of those participating in online giving with WeShare! Online giving has been a big help to our parish. Thank you for your support! Go to our website http://www.sanpablomarathon.org and click on Online Giving Faith Formation

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Never Baptized? Baptized into another Faith and would like to be able to learn more about Catholicism? Baptized Catholic but never received the Sacraments of Holy Communion or Confirmation? RCIA is here for you! If you are interested in learning more about the , it’s practices and traditions and/ or have not received all the Sacraments of Initiation, please join this program. How can you get started? Contact RCIA director, Carmen Kelley (954) 328‐2513 or [email protected]

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Every year, the time of Advent ‐ the time of waiting par excellence ‐ allows us to prepare ourselves for the birth of Christ‐Emmanuel, the Son of God made flesh in the womb of the Virgin Mary, the Saviour “announced by the proph‐ ets”. But what precisely do the Holy Scriptures tell us about this "messiah" of God who will restore justice and peace to Israel? What do they reveal to us about His mis‐ sion? Here is the analysis of Father David Neuhaus. Manuella Affejee ‐ Father David Neuhaus, SJ, is the of the Jesuits in the Holy Land and professor at the Pontifical Bib‐ lical Institute in Jerusalem. He is also the former patriarchal vicar for Hebrew‐speaking Catholics. What is the origin of the word "Messiah"? When did it first appear in Scripture and in what con‐ text? The word “messiah” is derived from the Hebrew word “mashiah”. In Greek, the word is translated in the ancient translation of the Old Testament as “Christos”. It means “the anointed one”. Christians are often shocked to learn that this word appears only about fifty times in the entire Old Testament and almost nev‐ er refers to a saviour or redeemer. “Messiah” in the Old Testament refers rather to three different figures in the life of the people of Israel. The first time the word is encountered in the Old Testament is in the Book of Leviticus, in chapter 4, where the “messiah” is the priest (Leviticus 4:3.5.16.17). In that chapter, the role of the priest in offering the sacrifices for sin is described. In the Historical Books, the “messiah”, the anointed one, is the king. In the Book of Psalms where the word “messiah” appears a number of times, it refers almost always to a king. Many of the royal psalms long for a righteous king, who will rule according to God’s will and thus bring justice and peace.

To read more visit the This Week Page on our parish website. This Christmas Season

The church and garden lights will be on display nightly from Dusk to 10 th PM , concluding Sunday, January 10 The of the Lord.

VATICAN CITY | On the 150th anniver s a r y o f Blessed Pius IX’s declaration of

St. J oseph as Patron of the Universal Church, has issued a new apostolic letter entitled Patris corde, and proclaimed a special “Year of St. Joseph,” beginning on the solemnity of the 2020 and extending to the same feast in 2021. In the new letter, whose English title is “With a Father’s Heart,” Pope Francis describes St. Joseph as a beloved father, a tender and loving father, an obedient father, an accepting father; a father who is creatively courageous, a working father, a father in the shadows. The Holy Father wrote Patris corde against the backdrop of the COVID‐19 pandemic, which, he says, has helped people see more clearly the importance of “ordinary” people who, though far from the limelight, exercise patience and offer hope every day. In this, they resemble St. Joseph, “the man who goes unnoticed, a daily, discreet and hidden presence,” who nonetheless played “an incomparable role in the history of salvation.” To read more, visit the This Week Page on our parish website. US Bishops further clarify Church’s position on Covid‐19 vaccine

By Lisa Zengarini As the United States gear up for its largest ever immunisation campaign against COVID‐19, the US Bishops have decided to further clarify the Church’s position regarding vaccines that have some connection to cell lines originating from aborted foetuses, reminding that since the beginning of the pandemic it has advocated for the development of a vaccine that has no link to abortion. In a statement released on December 14 Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Doctrine, and Joseph F. Naumann, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro‐Life Activities reiterate that, given the urgency of the crisis, “the lack of available alternative vaccines, and the fact that the connection between an abortion that occurred decades ago and receiving a vaccine produced today is remote, inoculation with the new COVID‐19 vaccines in these circumstances can be morally justified”. Based on long‐standing Church teachings The statement explains that this position is based on the long‐standing teachings of the Church on the sanctity of life, quoting Pope John Paul’s II Encyclical “Evangelium Vitae” and important documents by the Pontifical Academy for Life and the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith that deal with the issue. Both the Vatican Congregation and the Pontifical Academy “emphasize the positive moral obligation to do good and in so doing to distance oneself as much as possible from the immoral act of another party such as abortion in order to avoid cooperation with someone else’s evil actions and to avoid giving scandal, which could happen if one’s own actions were perceived by other people to ignore or to minimize the evil of the action”, the two Bishops write. Different degrees of responsibility However, they add, "The points out that there are different degrees of responsibility in cooperating with the evil actions of others”. Regarding the moral responsibility of those who are merely the recipients of unetchical vaccines, the Vatican Congregation affirms that “a serious health danger could justify use of a vaccine which was developed using cell lines of illicit origin, while keeping in mind that everyone has the duty to make known their disagreement and to ask that their healthcare system make other types of vaccines available”. Lack of available alternative According to the US Bishops, although all the three vaccines produced by Pfizer, Moderna, and AstraZeneca now available in the US have some connection to cell lines connected to aborted foetuses, their use would be morally justifiable in consideration of the present circumstances. These are: the lack, at present, of an available alternative vaccine “that has absolutely no connection to abortion”, the serious risk to public health and, most importantly, the need to protect the more vulnerable from the disease. With regard to the AstraZeneca vaccine, the US Bishops note that it is “more morally compromised” than the the other two, and therefore “should be avoided” if there are alternatives available. However, if “one does not really have a choice of vaccine, at least, not without a lengthy delay in immunization that may have serious consequences for one’s health and the health of others”, they state that “it would be permissible” to accept it. To read more visit the This Week Page on our parish website. A Healthy Reminder This Christmas Season

Please choose a seat with a strip of blue tape in front of you. & Please wear a mask or other face covering. Forgiveness: Letting go of Grudges & Bitterness

Reflecting on hurt and What are the benefits of how to forgive forgiving someone?

When someone you care about hurts you, you can Letting go of grudges and bitterness can make hold on to anger, resentment and thoughts of revenge way for improved health and peace of mind. — or embrace forgiveness and move forward. By Mayo Clinic Staff Forgiveness can lead to: Who hasn't been hurt by the actions or words of • Healthier relationships another? Perhaps a parent constantly criticized you • Improved mental health growing up, a colleague sabotaged a project or your • partner had an affair. Or maybe you've had a traumatic Less anxiety, stress and hostility experience, such as being physically or emotionally • Lower blood pressure abused by someone close to you. • Fewer symptoms of depression These wounds can leave you with lasting feelings of anger and bitterness — even vengeance. • A stronger immune system But if you don't practice forgiveness, you might be the • Improved heart health one who pays most dearly. By embracing forgiveness, • you can also embrace peace, hope, gratitude and joy. Improved self‐esteem Consider how forgiveness can lead you down the path of physical, emotional and spiritual well‐being. What are the effects of holding a grudge? What is forgiveness? Forgiveness means different If you're unforgiving, you might: things to different people. Generally, however, it • Bring anger and bitterness into every involves a decision to let go of resentment and relationship and new experience thoughts of revenge. The act that hurt or offended you might always be with you, but forgiveness can lessen its • Become so wrapped up in the wrong that grip on you and help free you from the control of the you can't enjoy the present person who harmed you. Forgiveness can even lead to • Become depressed or anxious feelings of understanding, empathy and compassion • for the one who hurt you. Feel that your life lacks meaning or Forgiveness doesn't mean forgetting or excusing the purpose, or that you're at odds with your spiritual beliefs harm done to you or making up with the person who caused the harm. Forgiveness brings a kind of peace • Lose valuable and enriching that helps you go on with life. connectedness with others

To read more please visit the This Week page on our parish website. Mass & Confessions San Pablo Parish Schedule Information

*Masses are on Eastern Standard Time Staff Saturdays Vigil Mass Pastor: Fr. Luis Pérez Celebrated & Recorded in Church E‐mail: at 4:00 PM [email protected] Phone: (305) 289‐0636 Ext. 102 Available to View Online Saturday Evening on Director of Operations: Paul Navara sanpablomarathon.org E‐mail: [email protected] Sundays Phone: (305) 587‐4383 Mass Celebrated in Church at 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM Office Staff: May R. Recorded Mass Available All Day on E‐mail: [email protected] Phone: (305) 289‐0636 sanpablomarathon.org Monday through Friday Recitation of the Rosary at 7:30 AM Office Daily Mass at 8:00 AM Monday through Friday Confession Hours: 9:00 AM ‐ 3:00 PM First Fridays immediately following Phone: (305)‐289‐0636 Morning Mass Saturdays at 3:00 PM in the entrance Emergency Phone: (305) 587‐4383 gazeebo Alternatively, call the Office or speak with Online Father to arrange a time www.sanpablomarathon.org 550 122nd Street-Ocean Marathon, Fl 33050

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