San Pabl0 Catholic Church

Our Mission is to embrace God’s Loving Mercy, embracing our diversity as we serve the needs of others

Happy Fourth of July!

God, source of all freedom, this day is bright with the memory of those who declared that life and liberty are your gift to every human being. Help us to continue a good work begun long ago. Make our vision clear and our will strong: that only in human solidarity will we find liberty, and justice only in the honor that belongs to every life on earth. Turn our hearts toward the family of nations: to understand the ways of others, to offer friendship, and to find safety only in the common good of all. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Reflections on the Gospel Mass Intentions

My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made SATURDAY, July 3 perfect in weakness. 4:00 PM L Louis Kaczmarket by Mary & Par- We are a world full of social division and unrest – not tick Schloemer unlike the rebellious house of Israel in the first L&D Wilhelm, Cook, & Benz Families reading. But God never abandons us: He sends by Bernie Wilhelm prophets; he also chooses the seemingly most unlikely + Bob & Arline Wallace by Colleeen & of people, such as Paul, to proclaim the Good News. John Repetto And in our own faults and weaknesses, he has the + Frances Quinn by Marianne & Larry power to work through us if we but direct our efforts Benvenuti toward Christ and allow his grace to transform us. + George Joseph by Pat Joseph-Becker + Father Bob Urlage by Bernie Wil- helm Please Pray for the Sick + Steve Flood by Marie Flood SUNDAY, July 4 Abby Cafiero, Amy Catanach, Andrew Czeck, Anna 8:00 AM L&D Wilhelm, Cook, & Benz Families Hartley, Annie Marill & girls, Ashley Radloff, Baby Ale- by Bernie Wilhelm man, Baby Axel, Baby Elizabeth, Baby Mila, Barbara Ma- + Mae Beerish by Mary Ann & Phil ría Gooch, Barbara Musacchia, Bernie Wilhelm, Bill & Czech Melody Kelley, Bob Wimmer, Bonnie Cucchi, Catherine + George Joseph by Pat Joseph-Becker Diaz, Catherine Dunn, Cassandra Followell-Bolten, Ce- + Steve Flood by Marie Flood celia, Chris, Christine Grenet, Christopher Cullen, Cris- tine Beysel, Craig & Crystal Cates, Debra Loeffler, Denny 10:00 AM L Tatyana Hribar by The Hribar Fami- Palmer, Diane Coldren, Don Benz, Don Elzer, Donna ly Brozdonis, Doug & Melissa, Elba & Baby, Ellen Monahan L Vincente Leguizamon by The Hribar Andary, Emilia Echevarría, Erick Armstrong, Faith Pal- Family guta, Father Ed Prus, Fran Newman, Frank Batistich, + George Joseph by Pat Joseph-Becker Frank Vaccaro, Frankie Wise, Fred Beverly, Gabriel Al- + Father Bob Urlage by Bernie Wil- varez, Gabriel Carpintero, Honey Karl, Jany Wisnewski, helm Jayna Johannes, Jeanne Eigner, Jeannie Platt, Jerry Paige, L&D Wilhelm, Cook, & Benz Families Jim & Connie Aaron, Jim Johnson, Jim Walton, Jim, Joan by Bernie Wilhelm Hoch, Joanne Piasecki, Joann Henning, John & Judy Ar- nold, John Cunningham, John Jabro, John Luce, Kaitlyn MONDAY, July 5 Palguta, Karen Moll, Karen Nielsen, Karen Wimmer, 8:00AM L Joe Supp by Marty Pfeifer Kay Cornell, Lidia Morelia, Maida Brown, Margaret + Steve Flood by Marie Flood D’Ascanio, Marie Flood, Marie Schmidt, Mario Hernan- dez, Mark Horne, Mark Margenot, Mary Love, Michael TUESDAY, July 6 Liturgy of the Word with Valentine, Mike Puto, Morgan Leary, Nancy Ahearn, Distribution of Holy Communion Neal Rathburn, Neil Rathbun, Peter Pittman, Philomene 8:00AM L Joe Supp by Marty Pfeifer Lebon, Raisa Gonzalez, Randy Wright, Riley Johannes, + Steve Flood by Marie Flood Rita Sciascai, Roberto Betancourt, Roland & Truitt, Ruthie & Billy Wagner, Samantha Scofield, Sara Joseph‐ WEDNESDAY, July 7 Rager, Sue Palguta, Susan Babb, Tamara Pfeffer, atT yana 8:00 AM L Joe Supp by Marty Pfeifer Hribar, Teresa Vaccaro, Vincente Leguizamon, William + Steve Flood by Marie Flood Gustautson, Wilma Tarlton, & Yvonne Crimella THURSDAY, July 8 Attention 8:00 AM L Joe Supp by Marty Pfeifer To be sure that this sick list is up to date, + Father Bob Urlage Bernie Wilhelm Beginning September 1st 2021, only the names + Steve Flood by Marie Flood of those verified will onc tinue to be on the list. FRIDAY, July 9 If there has been a change in status of the sick 8:00 AM L Joe Supp by Marty Pfeifer person, either from healing or passing away, + Steve Flood by Marie Flood please contact the Parish Office and include your name, phone number and/or email address and identify the names of those you requested. Covid-19 Prayer of Solidarity Discover the Cosmos

For all who have contracted coronavirus, 2021 June 24 we pray for care and healing. Title: Messier 99 Image Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, Janice Lee; For those who are particularly vulnerable, Processing & Copyright: Leo Shatz 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 plight. For those who do not have adequate health insurance, we pray that no family will face financial burdens alone. For those who are afraid to access care due to immigration status, we pray for recognition of Explanation: Grand design spiral galaxy Messier 99 looks majestic on a truly cosmic scale. This the God-given dignity of all. recently processed full galaxy portrait stretches For our brothers and sisters around the world, ove r 70,000 light-years across M99. The sharp we pray for shared solidarity. view is a combination of ultraviolet, visible, and infrared image data from the Hubble Space For public officials and decisionmakers, T elesc ope. About 50 million light-years distant we pray for wisdom and guidance. toward the well-groomed constellation Coma Bernices, the face-on spiral is a member of the Father, during this time may your Church be a nearby Virgo Galaxy Cluster. Also cataloged as sign of hope, comfort and love to all. Grant NGC 4254, a close encounter with another Virgo peace. Grant comfort. Grant healing. cluster member has likely influenced the shape of its well-defined, blue spiral arms. Be with us, Lord. Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating Amen. universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html

Reflective Listening Information Reflection

Prayer Faith Formation Reflective Listening

What the Faith, Miami? Hurricane Prayer Sacramental Life at San Pablo

Father, All the elements of nature Matrimony Obey Your commands. We congratulate Yanisa Henriquez- Protect us, Echevarria and Joseph William Pinder, who and all Your people are to celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony during this season of storms here at San Pablo on Friday, July 16th, 2021.

and hurricanes. Calm our fears, On Tuesday July 13th, we at San Pablo congratulate Daniel & Randy Medina on And help us to prepare their 30th wedding anniversary Our hearts As well as our homes. Confirmation Help us to see You in all we may encounter, We congratulate San Pablo’s 2021 Confirmation Class who were confirmed by and help us Archbishop Wenski here at San Pablo on to minister to each other Sunday, June 20th in Your Name.

We ask this through Our pastor, Father Luis, is away from Christ Our Lord, July 2nd through July 6th.

Father Emmanuel J. Essiet, J.C.D. will Amen. celebrate all weekend Masses and Monday morning Mass during this time.

Bulletin Cover Photos

We invite anyone who would like to share their talents to submit photos for the cover of our bulletin. If you have pictures for future bulletins, please submit at least one week in advance of the next week’s bulletin.

Submissions can be sent to [email protected].

Please include your permission to use the photo. Newly Confirmed Help KAIR

Every month they will be collecting a different kind of food for KAIR (Keys Area Interdenominational Resources), which is the primary source in Marathon for those in need. It is supported by all the churches in our fine city. Where should I put my donations? In the giant blue bins at the doors of the church. Every Monday the food will be delivered to KAIR where the people are happily waiting to see what the donations will be! INSTACART: If it’s hard to get out shopping, think about having Instacart do it for you AND have it delivered to San Pablo! Our newly confirmed full members of the Catholic Church are (L-R): What are the donations for July? 1st row: Tatyana Joan Hribar - daughter of Lawrence & Miriam Hribar ThankBread, peanut butter, jelly/ Sara Sarah Bernal - daughter of & Cristina Rodriguez Bernal jam, lunchables, apples, sticks for Lilliam Teresa Nunez - daughter of Flor Nunez coating with…caramels, individual Daniel Mark Merryman - son of Daniel & Jennifer Merryman 2nd row: boxes of raisins, refreezable Michael Matthew Merryman - son of Joseph & Megan Merryman ice packs, *paper towels (select a Blake Andrew Hall - son of Therese Flood & Charity Hall size), celery and peanut Evan Joseph Quintana - son of Edgar & Yissett Quintana butter, Nature Valley Granola Marquisha Margaret Abraham - daughter of Gerson & Martine Abraham Bars and other gluten-free options happily accepted.

Religious Education Program Now Accepting Registrations PreK4 - 9th Grade

Hands Sanitized and Faces Masked Registration forms are also available in the Parish Office. Take an extra form for your neighbor who has children! Meets on Sundays after the 10:00 Mass in the parish hall 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM The Meaning of the Eucharist

Since the conclusion of the Spring Plenary Assembly of the U.S. bishops last week, there has been much attention on the vote taken to draft a document on the Eucharist. The question of whether or not to deny any individual or groups Holy Communion was not on the ballot. The vote by the bishops last week tasked the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Doctrine to begin the drafting of a teaching document on the Eucharist. The Eucharist is the source and summit of Christian life. The importance of nurturing an ever deeper understanding of the beauty and mystery of the Eucharist in our lives is not a new topic for the bishops. The document being drafted is not meant to be disciplinary in nature, nor is it targeted at any one individual or class of persons. It will include a section on the Church’s teaching on the responsibility of every Catholic, including bishops, to live in accordance with the truth, goodness and beauty of the Eucharist we celebrate. Below are a few commonly asked questions on the meeting and on this topic at issue. Why are the bishops doing this now? For some time now, a major concern of the bishops has been the declining belief and understanding of the Eucharist among the Catholic faithful. This was a deep enough concern, that the theme of the bishops’ strategic plan for 2021-2024 is Created Anew by the Body and Blood of Christ: Source of Our Healing and Hope.

To read more, please visit the This Week page on our parish website.

San Pablo Parish takes only one collection at each weekend Mass June 27th, 2021

First Collection...... $2,327 Parish Maintenance ...... $140 Electronic Giving @ WeShare ...... $495 Devotional Candles...... $53 Stipend...... $130 $5,169 Poor Box...... $24 Co-op Rental...... $2,000 Attention Parishioners If you receive text messages or emails from “clergy” asking for gifts of any kind, especially those of financial nature, please know that they are scammers. Clergy would not ask for donations through those channels. You can report the scam to Florida’s Consumer Protection Division, by visiting www.myfloridalegal.com or by calling the Fraud Hotline, 1-866-966-7226. God transforms our Sinful Lives to Make us Missionaries

At the weekly General Audience, Pope Francis reflects on the Letter of St. Paul to the Galatians, and says God’s grace turned sinful Saul into the Apostle to the Gentiles.

By Devin Watkins

Pope Francis held the Wednesday General Audience in the San Damaso Courtyard, and contin- ued his catechesis on the letters of St. Paul. The Pope focused his reflections on the Letter to the Galatians and on Paul’s self-identification as a true apostle. He noted that Paul lays out his intent clearly, which is to “reiterate the novelty of the Gospel, which the Galatians have received through his preaching, to build the true identity on which to base their existence.”

Getting to the heart of the problem

The Pope said St. Paul puts aside the empty arguments of his detractors and “flies high” by showing the path to overcome conflicts in the community. Only near the end of his letter, noted the Pope, does Paul reveal that the core of his argumenta- tion is the question of whether or not circumcision is required for all Christians. “Paul chooses to go deeper, because what is at stake is the truth of the Gospel and the freedom of Christians, which is an integral part of it.” He goes to the heart of the problem that has arisen in the Galatian community, rather than seeking a quick and easy solution.

Boasting of God’s mercy

Pope Francis went on to recall Paul’s assertion that he was called to be an apostle by God, and not by his own merit. Paul even boasted that he had progressed far beyond others in Judaism, highlighting that he had been a defender of his “ancestral traditions” and ferociously persecuted the Church. The Pope said St. Paul boasts of his previous way of life only to underline the greatness of the mercy of God. “Paul thus highlights the truth of his vocation through the striking contrast that had been cre- ated in his life: from being a persecutor of Christians for not observing the traditions and the law, he was called to become an apostle to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ.”

Using the weak and sinful Despite Paul’s checkered past, God chose to reveal His Risen Son to him, so that he might preach the Gospel to the Gentiles.

To read more, please visit the This Week page on 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 Catholic Charities 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: Tennent/ landlord issues, Benefit issues and other civil issues

Legal Services of Greater Miami.…………………..866-686-2760, www.legalservicesmiami.org

Medical Care:

CHI Marathon Health Center………...………...305-743-4000 Good Health Clinic:…………………………………...305-853-1788

COVID-19 Vaccine

Vaccine Information to Protect Yourself, Your Family, and Your Community: Vaccines are now available, with or without an appointment at local pharmacies including at CVS, Walgreens, Publix, and CHI. You can pre-register with the State’s Sharecare system at myvaccine.fl.gov. Once pre-registered, you will be notified when appointments are available in your area. This website allows individuals who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine to be proactively contacted when vaccine appointments are available. If you do not have access to a computer, call the toll-free line for Monroe County at 866-201-7069 or for TTY (Text Telephone Relay) at 833-990-2908. San Pablo Mass Accommodations In addition to providing our parishioners with the option to view our Masses online, we are also simulcasting our weekend Masses outside at the church entrance and throughout our gardens for those who cannot find comfortable space in the church building and for those who prefer to socially distance outdoors.

If you need to receive the Eucharist by tongue, please direct yourself towards the priest during Holy Communion.

Update from the Archdiocese: The Archdiocese of Miami’s guidelines for masks and social distancing have not changed. In the coming days they will review what might be appropriate. For your safety and peace of mind, Father Luis and San Pablo’s office staff have been vaccinated for the Covid-19 virus and will continue to wear masks.

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 • Less anxiety, stress and hostility partner had an affair. Or maybe you've had a traumatic 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. We welcome anyone new to the area to register at our parish, visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, and take a walk through our beautiful Prayer Gardens.

Mass & Confessions San Pablo Parish Schedule Information

*Masses are on Eastern Daylight Time Staff

Saturdays Pastor: Fr. Luis Pérez Vigil Mass [email protected] Celebrated & Recorded in Church Phone: (305) 289-0636 Ext. 101

at 4:00 PM Available to View Online Plant Manager: Paul Navara Saturday Evening on [email protected] sanpablomarathon.org Phone: (305) 587-4383

Sundays Office Manager: Marianne Benvenuti Mass Celebrated in Church at [email protected] Phone: (305) 289-0636 Ext. 102 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM Recorded Mass Available All Day on Office Secretary: May Rosario sanpablomarathon.org [email protected] Phone: (305) 289-0636 Monday through Friday

Recitation of the Rosary at 7:30 AM Office Daily Mass at 8:00 AM

Confession Monday through Friday

First Fridays immediately following Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Morning Mass Phone: (305)-289-0636 Saturdays at 3:00 PM in the entrance Emergency Phone: (305) 587-4383 gazebo Alternatively, call the Office or speak with [email protected] Father to arrange a time

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