Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time l November 3, 2019

Christ The King “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.

2019 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

a deeper spirituality among all parishioners. November November I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God. l Psalm 145 "Today salvation has come to this house" (Luke 19:9)

Jesus reached out to Zacchaeus Through Zacchaeus' conversion and faith, and in his generosity to the poor and anyone he wronged, Jesus states that MASS INTENTIONS, READINGS AND REFLECTION ON THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS salvation has come to his house. How generous are we, as Christian stewards, in giving back to God a portion of our gifts – especially in difficult times? SAINTS FOR THE WEEK 1st Reading Wisdom 11:22-12:2 CHRIST THE KING MINISTRIES ANNOUNCEMENTS Please visit the parish office to request a mass for Psalm Psalm 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13, 14 nd Altar Servers Sandra Miller Baptiste/Lance Royale your departed loved ones or to celebrate a special occasion 2 Reading 2 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2 Gospel Luke 19:1-10 Bereavement Joan Lyons Feast of Christ the King Choir - All Christ the King church choirs are of your friends and family. Mass cards are available. Bereavement (Haitian) Marie Zenon/Alice Casimir invited to be part of the celebration in honor of Our Lord Jesus Christ the Black Heritage Vanya Albury The story of Jesus’ encounter Zacchaeus told in Luke 20:27-38 is one of the King of the Universe at mass on November 24, 2019. Combined choir SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Building Fund Leon Sharpe most familiar and human stories we have in the gospel. It is about who Jesus rehearsals will begin on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 8pm in the church. We WIS 11:22-12:2; PS 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13, 14; 2 THES 1:11-2:2; is and what he offers to each of us: the gift of salvation, freely given, when CCW – Council of Catholic Women Cynthia Lezama Eucharistic Ministers & Lectors Fr. Ferry Brutus hope to see all choirs represented! LK 19:1-10 we are willing to open our hearts an make place for the Lord. Haitian Geston Dessalines, Claude Florestant, Nicole Bazin 5:00 pm Juliana Guerrero + Luke portrays Zacchaeus as the chief tax collector who played an Hispanic Nubis Perks Religious Education – Registration is now open for all classes req by Elizabeth Diskin important role in the corrupted and abusive system of the Romans that was Hospitality Debbie Platt including First Communion and/or Confirmation, as well any for adults 7:00 pm Hilario Mallma Tacury + based on abuse of power and greed. He was despised by the people of Justice Linda Adderly wishing to receive their sacraments. Please visit the CCE or church req by Berta M. Castellon Jericho. But there is more to this man than we might expect because when Legion of Mary Maribelle Pagan office for information. Zacchaeus heard that Jesus was making his way through Jericho, he wanted Music Joan Gregory SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 NAOMI Dayle Wilson to see him. The risk of climbing a tree to see Jesus was very significant and St. Vincent de Paul Society – The St. Vincent de Paul Society is WIS 11:22-12:2; PS 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13, 14; 2 THES 1:11-2:2; OCIA Fr. Ferry Brutus audacious. His action could have prompted the people to make fun of him or here to assist those in need. If you or someone you know is in need, LK 19:1-10 even could have endangered his life. When Jesus spotted him and before Pastoral Joseph Blaize/Nubis Perks Religious Education Deacon Alpha please ask them to visit the SVdP office inside the parish office or call 8:00 am Intentions of the People Zacchaeus said anything, Jesus called him out to come down from the tree Servants of The Jeremiah Horgan 305-252-3663. 10:15 am In Thanksgiving for the blessings received Rose Brutus which he did immediately. Jesus’ work of salvation is shown in accepting to St. Vincent de Paul Vanya Albury req by Rose Bernard Brutus follow Zacchaeus to his house where he shared a meal with him. Trinidad &Tobago Annabell Jules 12:00 pm Deceased members of the Forestal family + Luke tells us that “everyone” this would include the disciples grumbled Ushers Joseph Blaize REQUEST FOR DONATIONS TO ST. VINCENT DE PAUL req by Josette Forestal because of Jesus’ first move with the sinner. So to the disciples’ question, Youth Deacon Alpha/Mickael Ferrol “Who can be saved?” Jesus answers in effect, “Take a look at Zacchaeus”… Call the parish office for more information or to contact a Ministry Head. The needs of our community are varied and great and recently there has MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4 This important encounter tells us that God’s salvation is for everyone been an increase in requests for financial assistance. However, the Memorial of Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop and all that is expected from us is to open our hearts to receive it. PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK treasury of St. Vincent de Paul Society of Christ the King is critically low ROM 11:29-36; PS 69:30-31, 33-34, 36; LK 14:12-14 at this time. We are asking that you pray, search your hearts and 8:00 am Mass Amos Titus Conner Ethelyn Hamilton Ian Mohammed consider making a donation to St. Vincent de Paul. All monies collected INTERNATIONAL FOOD FEST Lily Csutoras & family Ann Hudson & Joe Ronald Potter Nora DeVelasco Sebastian Jeannot Derek Thomas-Hussen are used to directly assist individuals and families needing help. Your TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 past donations may have helped to keep a family’s lights and water on or Join our Christ the King Community at the 2019 International Food Fest on Jorge Diaz Moses Jones Lorna Utvich ROM 12:5-16AB; PS 131:1BCDE, 2, 3; LK 14:15-24 Gabriel Garcia Ayphia Addison Jules Jorge & Maria Velasco helped them from being evicted. 8:00 am Geraldine Lewis + November 23rd from 5:00 to 8:00pm in the parish hall. Come sample Lorne Grandison Mariana LaSbrilla Beatrice Ward req by Noelina Lewis delicious international cuisines, enjoy your parish family, friends and Connie Green Farides May Caleb Welch Donations can be placed in the “Poor Boxes”, given to a member of the entertainment. The annual parish raffle drawing will also take place. 7:00 pm Mass for our Sick Names of the sick will remain on the list for 2 months only. Once a name is SVDP organization or left at the parish office. Checks should be made Tickets for the Food Fest and Raffle are on sale after all masses and will be removed, you will need to call the parish office to have it reinstated. out to St. Vincent de Paul. Thank you for your continued support. available at the door. Food Fest tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 (*Denotes new additions to list) ROM 13:8-10; PS 112:1B-2, 4-5, 9; LK 14:25-33 6 & under. Raffle tickets are $5 each or an envelope with 10 for $50. Cash OFFERTORY – OCTOBER 26&27 8:00 am Mass Prizes are $2,000, $1,000, $500 and a consolation. Mass Attendance Offerings Building Fund THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! 5:00 pm 62 $ 722.00 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Sign-up sheets for food donations are available after all masses. 7:00 pm 62 440.00 ROM 14:7-12; PS 27:1BCDE, 4, 13-14; LK 15:1-10 The parishioners of Christ the King have truly demonstrated their deep 8:00 am 62 910.00 8:00 am Prayer Service commitment to providing immediate disaster relief to those impacted FUNERAL MASS FOR MARY WELSH 10:15 am 129 1,092.00 7:00 pm Spanish Mass by Hurricane Dorian. Because of your generous donations, many of Noon 119 652.00 our brothers and sisters in the Bahamas received desperately needed Our fellow parishioner and faithful servant Mary Welsh passed away on Office 440.00 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019. items. ROM 15:14-21; PS 98:1, 2-3AB, 3CD-4; LK 16:1-8 Church Maintenance TOTAL $ 4,456.00 8:00 am Mass A Celebration of Life Mass will be held on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 3:00 pm at In addition, $540 was collected. This money was used to purchase ten Christ the King. A repast will immediately follow in the parish hall. Her family propane stoves and 40 cans of propane gas. Through our New Church Building Fund to Date $ 1,354,430.68 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 invites you to attend. collaboration with a local non-profit and the Rotary Club of the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome Bahamas, all of the items collected were given directly to those VOCATION AWARENESS WEEKEND EZ 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; PS 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 COR 3:9C-11, 16-17; persons with the most need. NOVEMBER 8-10, 2019 JN 2:13-22 WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS 2020 8:00 am Names Memorialized on the Tree of Life + Your support exemplifies Christ’s command for us to love and care for Vocation Awareness Weekend is a retreat for men ages 17-35 who are seeking more information about the diocesan priesthood and seminary All couples married in the Catholic church celebrating their 25th, 50th or 50 one another. WORLD YOUTH DAY 2022 INFO NIGHT life. It is held on the grounds of St. John Vianney Seminary in Miami and PLUS wedding anniversaries are invited to attend a mass on January 25, The next World Youth Day in 2022 will take place in , consists of numerous workshops, liturgies, and social events with the 2020 at St. Mary Cathedral starting at 5:30pm. REGISTER AT ! The first info night will be on October 23 at 7pm at the seminarians. Participants will have ample time to ask questions, gain an https://conta.cc/2HAU4tO Pastoral Center. To register for the info night, please visit: understanding of seminary life and prayerfully consider God's will http://HTTPS://CONTA.CC/2A7HLKM