Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule
LECTIO
DIVINA
Lectio divina is a method of prayer from the monastic tradition of Christianity. It is translated as “holy reading,” “divine reading”, “meditative reading,” or “spiritual reading.”
IGNATIAN GOSPEL CONTEMPLATION
Ignatian contemplation is a very active way of praying that engages the mind and heart and stirs up thoughts and emotions and is suited especially for the Gospels.
Weekly Reflection
Hope Does Not Disappoint
11-02-2025 | We Celebrate Worship Resource, Vol. 49, No. 1On this day when we remember in a special way all those who have died, let us also reflect on the theme of this Jubilee Year: Pilgrims of Hope. Our lives are a pilgrimage and because of our faith in a God who loves us, forgives us, and saved us, we are able to remain ever hopeful; for ourselves and for all.
We are hopeful because we believe that our pilgrimage through life does not end in death but in eternal life with the Lord. To those who cannot see past this life here on earth, death is truly an "affliction," an "utter destruction" (Wisdom 3:2-3). Though we surely grieve at the passing of loved ones, for we feel a tremendous sense of loss, we console each other with our trust that God has prepared a home for our loved ones and for us and will raise us all on the last day.
This gives us hope, precious hope, which "does not disappoint" (Romans 5:5). We do not know, we cannot know, what the future holds for us, but our hope in eternal life in God's kingdom can reassure us as we struggle through the tragedies and hardships of life, particularly the suffering and grief that come with death itself.
How does hope help you cope with pain, suffering, and grief?
-We Celebrate Worship Resource, Vol. 50, No. 3
La Esperanza No Desilusiona
En este día, en que recordamos de manera especial a todos los fallecidos, reflexionemos tambien sobre el tema de este Año Jubilar: Peregrinos de la Esperanza. Nuestras vidas son una peregrinación y, gracias a nuestra fe en un Dios que nos ama, nos perdona y nos salva, podemos mantener siempre la esperanza; por nosotros mismos y por todos.
Tenemos esperanza porque creemos que nuestro peregrinar por la vida no termina en la muerte, sino en la vida eterna con el Señor. Para quienes no pueden ver más allá de esta vida terrenal, la muerte es una verdadera "aflicción", una "perdición total" (Sabiduría 3:2-3). Aunque sin duda lamentamos la pérdida de seres queridos, pues sentimos una tremenda sensación de pérdida, nos consolamos mutuamente con la confianza de que Dios ha preparado un hogar para nuestros seres queridos y para nosotros, y que nos resucitará a todos en el último día.
Esto nos da esperanza, una preciosa esperanza que "no defrauda" (Romanos 5:5). No sabemos, no podemos saber, qué nos depara el futuro, pero nuestra esperanza en la vida eterna en el reino de Dios puede tranquilizarnos mientras luchamos contra las tragedias y dificultades de la vida, particularmente el sufrimiento y el dolor que vienen con la muerte misma.
¿Cómo ayuda la esperanza a afrontar el dolor, el sufrimiento y la pena?
-We Celebrate Worship Resource, Vol. 50, No. 3
READ MOREEvents
Thanksgiving Food Drive
It's "Thanksgiving Food Drive" time again! The bags will be distributed after Mass on Nov 8/9 and collected after Mass the following weekend Nov 15/16.
Joyful Again, Orlando! Retreat
Joyful Again! is a unique peer ministry designed to help widowed persons to move, with God's help, through bereavement towards spiritual and emotional wholeness.
Knights of Columbus 11673 Fish Fry Friday
Starting Fri, Oct 31-Fri, Nov 7 & Sat, Nov 14 at 5:00-7:00pm.
Multicultural Event in Honor of our Patron
The parish and its different cultures come together to share this celebration with you. Sign up to participate and display the food, music, dance and decorations from your culture.
The Sisters of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary Vocational Discernment Group
The Sisters of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary have started an ongoing Discernment Group for young women from the ages of 16-35 who are interested in learning more about Religious Life.
Youth Bible Study
Come explore the epic story of salvation history - from Genesis to Jesus.
Community Weddings
Any couple wishing to participate in these community weddings should contact Deacon Luis Alvira at the Parish Office to begin the process.
Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule
Join us for 10:00am Parish-wide Mass on Thanksgiving Day.
The Parish Office will be closed Wed, Nov 26 at 12:00pm through Fri, Nov 28.




