Bulletin & Announcements
Week OF MARCH 25, 2001
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FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT The Gospel this Sunday is most frequently called the Parable of the Prodigal Son, but it is also known as the Parable of the Two Brothers, or the Parable of the Merciful Father. The last title seems the most appropriate. It is easy for all of us to empathize with the son who runs away from home, rejects his father's love, and eventually coming to his senses, returns home. We have all been down that road. We can even empathize with the resentment of the older son. It seems so unfair that he is taken for granted - and most of us have been down that road too! Like all the parables that Jesus told, there is a subtle twist in the story, one that His listening audience least expected. Here it is the unlimited forgiveness of the father. What happens in real life in such a situation as Jesus relates? Yes, a loving father would surely welcome his erring son home, but there would be all kinds of conditions and restraints to ensure that he would toe the line in the future. A normal father would demand some proof of the good intentions of such a son before really forgiving and forgetting. The father in the parable is not a normal father - He is God. God does not act in the normal, conventional way that we expect of mere mortals. In this case, there is no stopping Him! There is no limit to how far He will go to show His love - the best cloak, the fatted calf, the celebration - He is more than prodigal in His mercy. During this Lenten Season the Lord is issuing a like invitation to us as to the Prodigal Son. He is inviting us to return home. The wonderful thing about His invitation is that there are no limitations, no conditions - it's just come as you are! So why not take the Lord at His word, and make Reconciliation a must in your life this Lent?
ST. ROSE OF LIMA SCHOOL NEWS
We are updating our entire parish records. All registered parishioners will receive a parish census update in the mail over the next year. Census updates will be mailed alphabetically by family last name. We ask the cooperation of all of our parishioners in this thorough and accurate updating of our records. Our Parish Family invites all of its members to participate fully in our spiritual and social life. Everyone moving into the Parish is requested to register at the Parish Office. We cannot give recommendations for positions, schools or character references if we do not know you. Register in the Parish when you move into the Parish - and tell us when you are moving away.
1 LENTEN SCHEDULE 2001 "LENTEN SPIRITUALITY" TUESDAY, MARCH 27.........."LENT AND THE CATHOLIC TRADITION".....DR. RYAN ....................................................................................................CHAPEL - 7:30 P.M - 8.30 P.M. STATIONS OF THE CROSS Stations of the Cross will be held on Tuesday Evenings during Lent .............................7:00 P.M. Stations of the Cross in Spanish will be held on Friday evenings during Lent.................7:30 P.M. EXCEPT APRIL 13 (GOOD FRIDAY) RECONCILIATION SERVICE A Reconciliation Service with an opportunity for individual Confessions - April 9...........7:00 PM EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT During all Fridays of Lent, there will be Exposition for one hour after the 8:15 AM Mass, ending with Prayers and Benediction. On the First Fridays, March 2 and April 6, the Exposition will be until 12 Noon.
2 ARCHDIOCESAN LENTEN REGULATIONS ASH WEDNESDAY and GOOD FRIDAY are days of FAST and ABSTINENCE ALL FRIDAYS OF LENT are days of ABSTINENCE On days of fast, one full meal and two lesser meals are allowed. Eating between meals is not permitted. Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are bound to fast. On days of abstinence, meat may not be taken. The law of abstinence binds all Catholics 14 years of age and older. If members of the faithful are unable to observe the fast and abstinence because of ill health or other reasons, they are urged to practice other forms of penance and self-denial suitable to their condition.
3 ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI The collection for the American Bishops’ Oversees Appeal will be held today. There are envelopes for this collection at the entrances to the church as well as in your monthly packets. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
4 RELIGIOUS GIFT STORE All parishioners are invited to visit our newly decorated Religious Gift Store located in the Bell Tower. The store will be open every Sunday after the 9 and 11 a.m. Masses beginning Sunday, March 25th. You will find a selection of statues, rosaries, medals, cards etc. to chose from. Please come and browse.
5 EASTER EGG HUNT The Community Life Committee will be holding its annual Easter Egg Hunt for the children of our school and parish on Easter Sunday, April 15th after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Toddlers to 5 years old will hunt in the School Courtyard and the 6 to10 year-olds will hunt in the East School Playground. (Please enter by the Auditorium gate only!) To avoid any problems, the Easter Eggs will be empty and the children will turn in the eggs for an Easter Treat. Each child will get a treat no matter how many eggs he or she finds, so please remind your children to take their time and no running. Parents please limit the number of eggs your child "finds" to 6 to insure that all children will get some. We are asking for donations of empty plastic eggs and individually wrapped candy. Please send your generous contributions either to the School Office or place in the "Easter Box" in the Bell Tower by Friday, April 13th. Thank You!
6 ANGELS OF THE WEEK Our "Angels" of the week continue to be our wonderful group of volunteers that made St. Rose of Lima Carnival 2001 a success. Dorothy Alfredo Brenda & Charles Byers Clint Byers Chad Byers Ana Fung Tom Romanik Douglas & Haydee Romanik Brenda & Antonio Romeo March Romeus Debbie Rossiter Joe Rossiter Michael & Kathy Rotundo Elroy Roy Leonard Rubenstein Kathy & Frank Rubio Peggy Rudolph Kristina Ruiz Tom & Elizabeth Ryan Yamile Saieh Marcelle Sainvil Lillian Salguera Kate Salow Miguel Sanchez Rosa Sandoval Teresita Santos Eva Sarmiento Alicia Schindler Sr. Virginia Scirocco Michelle Schweiker Dave & Angela Scott Brian Scott Ralph Secondo Tome Seigel Stephan Senatus Mary Serra-Jovenich Cassandra Sessa Michael & Ada Sheerin Norma Shelow Liz Shepherd Randi Shuler Stephen Smith Dana Smith Dave & Nancy Smith Elaine Smith Joseph Sonthonax Alberto Soto Josie Soto Richard Spaulding Lawrence Springer Marc & Diane Stead Jeannie & Andy Stefanik Patty Stokesberry Kathleen Stout Maria & Pedro Suarez Bob Sullivan Mary & Patrick Sullivan Juliet Suman Denise Supplice Robert Swan John Taggart Samuel & Teresa Tamayo Sue Tanner Miguelina Taylor Constanza Terry Leonne Marie Theophile Fred & Julia Thompson Luis & Marienela Thula Charlie Tillman Cris Tirella Hortensia Tobon Sally Tomlinson Mary Toomey Vivian Torre Eman Torre Elena Torres Lou Tripician Suzanne Tucci Herman & Blanca Uribe Dolly Valencia Emmanuel & Nilda Valencia Clara & Javier Valera Mario Vallverde Yanick Valmond Carol VanCleaf Carolyn Veinovic Regina Velasco Sonia Velasco Barker Henry & Nelly Villacorta Laly Villar Carlos Vivanco Tim & Cris Voda David Wagener Denise & Rene Walker Allison Wallace Clare Walmsley Reginald Warner Caroline Weber Mike & Mary Weber Kylene & Donny Weiss Toya Whitaker Ken Whittaker Marquinte & Althea Whittingham Blaine Willenborg Sherrie Williams Michael & Leisa Williams Roxana Wilson Charlie & Brenda Wilson Anna Winston Dolores Wood Joanne & Gene Yagle Joseph Yanez John & Lianne Yao Kristine Yao Vivienne & Jeff Yao Alayne & Jerry Yeash Linda & John Zavertnik Augustin & Margincy Zetrenne Celeste Zell Larry & Celine Zigmont
7 YOUTH GROUP
NEWS
St. Rose of Lima’s Youth Group met February 3rd for a day of
community involvement. Armed with shovels, rakes and picks the group spent the
better part of a Saturday landscaping three homes being built by Habitat for
Humanity and sponsored by HomeBanc, the corporate benefactor. In addition to
earning service hours, this group will have the pride knowing that their efforts
and caring have helped make a dream come true for several south Florida
families. Special thanks to our Youth Minister, Brian Scott, for his efforts
with the youth of our parish. 8 FINANCE PLANNING... Over 60% of all adults neglect to make out a will; many do not keep it up to date. Think about getting yours done or reviewed by your attorney. You will be doing your loved ones a service. We ask you to also remember St. Rose of Lima Parish and School through a bequest. For more information, call the development office at (305) 757-5026. 9 ST. ROSE GOES TO
GREECE St. Rose of Lima Parish invites you to visit Greece. Visit the seven most important churches of the Apocalypses and Turkey. "Follow the steps of the Apostles, St. John and St. Paul. The trip will be June 6-15, 2001 and the spiritual leader is Father Charlie Vega. For details please call Fr. Charlie at (305) 758-0539, or America Martinez at (305) 754-4951. *The tour will be conducted in Spanish. The April schedule for Eucharistic ministers and Lectors, along with the special Easter schedule, are in the Sacristy. Please pick up your copy. SAY GOODNIGHT, GRACIE If you would like to see the wonderful theatrical production, "Say Goodnight, Gracie" at the Coconut Grove Playhouse on Sunday, May 27th, at 2:00 p.m. starring Frank Gorshin as George Burns, call Candy Rengstl at 305-758-5693 for reservations. Our group rate will be $23.50 for 15 people. Frank Gorshin is George Burns. You will have a smile on your face for the whole show. You must get your reservation in with Candy by March 30th for her to book fabulous seats in the 14th row. We will meet in the St. Rose parking lot and carpool down to the theatre. STORYVILLE at the SHORES THEATRE The Shores Performing Arts Theatre is presenting a hot new musical called Storyville. This production creates the fabulous Dixieland Jazz from the early 1900's in New Orleans. Group tickets can be purchased for $18.00 with 20 people in the group or come see the show for $22 or $24 each. Storyville finishes April 1. For more information, call the theatre at 305-751-0562. ACIES For all active and auxiliary or prayer members of the Legion of Mary and for anyone with devotion to Our Blessed Mother: The annual ACIES ceremony will take place on Saturday, March 31, 2001 at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Church, 7310 S.W. 62 St., Miami. Rosary will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by individual renewal of fealty to Mary and Holy Mass. There will be a reception in the parish hall immediately after Mass. If you need transportation or further information please call Margaret Annis at 305-756-5198 or Yelva Berry at 305-754-5783. The Acies is the great annual function of the Legion and is the solemn expression of our union with and dependance upon our Queen and our Mother. All members are encouraged to attend. PSALMS to ASHES, ASHES to PSALMS, ALL SILENT RETREAT FOR MEN AND WOMEN, April 6-8, 2001, Dominican Retreat House, 7275 S.W.124 St., Miami, 305-238-2711, Very Rev. Andrew Anderson, Retreat DirectorPope John Paul II tells us that "Lent is not only a reminder, but a continual summons." It is a summons to new life. Come join with other sincere seekers and allow Fr. Anderson to lead us on the road to Jerusalem from psalms to ashes and ashes to psalms. This weekend will be primarily silent. It will include conferences, time for quiet reflection, the celebration of Eucharist each day and the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The suggested offering is $125 and advanced reservations are required. WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Lent is a time for personal reflection, so what better time to reflect on the rewarding relationship your marriage could be? The Marriage Encounter weekend gives you the tools to turn good marriages into GREAT marriages. The next Marriage Encounter Weekend is scheduled for April 20 - 22, 2001. Register early to avoid the waiting list! For more information, call Bill & Cathy Scheer at (954) 434-2609.
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