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
Humble in Prayer
10-26-2025 | We Celebrate Worship Resource, Vol. 49, No. 1The Pharisee in Jesus' parable is a righteous and admirable man: honest, generous, and faithful to his spouse. But he has a great flaw, one that he is unable to see, but one that Jesus hints at when he tells us that the Pharisee begins his prayer by saying, "O God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of humanity" (Luke 18:11).
His entire prayer is about how good he is, how much better he is than everyone around him, not about how dependent he is on God's mercy. And therein is his flaw: his pride deludes him into thinking that he has no need for God. As we hear in the first reading and the psalm, God is especially attentive to those in need: the oppressed, the widow, the orphan, the poor, the lowly, and the brokenhearted.
Jesus himself became poor to share in our humanity. The Pharisee mistakenly believes that it is his own strength and will that elevate him above everyone else, that keep him from being poor and needy. The tax collector recognized his dependence on God; the Pharisee feels dependent on no one but himself. Only the former has the humility to plead for God's mercy, to embrace the way to salvation.
How do you keep a true sense of humility? Do you acknowledge your humility when you pray? -We Celebrate Worship Resource, Vol. 50, No. 3
Humilde en la oración
EI fariseo de la parabola de Jesus es un hombre justo y admirable: honesto, generoso y fiel a su esposa. Pero tiene un gran defecto, uno que no ve, pero que Jesús insinua cuando nos dice que el fariseo comienza su oración diciendo: «Oh Dios, te doy gracias porque no soy como el resto de la humanidad» (Lucas 18:11).
Toda su oración se centra en lo bueno que es, en lo mucho mejor que es que todos los que lo rodean, no en su dependencia de la misericordia de Dios. Y ahí reside su defecto: su orgullo lo engaña al pensar que no necesita a Dios. Como escuchamos en la primera lectura y el salmo, Dios está especialmente atento a los necesitados: los oprimidos, las viudas, los huérfanos, los pobres, los humildes y los que tienen el corazón roto.
Jesús mismo se hizo pobre para compartir nuestra humanidad. El fariseo cree erroneamente que es su propia fuerza y voluntad lo que lo eleva por encima de todos los demás, lo que le impide ser pobre y necesitado. El publicano reconoció su dependencia de Dios; el fariseo no se siente dependiente de nadie más que de sí mismo. Solo el primero tiene la humildad de implorar la misericordia de Dios y de aceptar el camino de la salvación.
¿Como mantienes un verdadero sentido de humildad? ¿Reconoces tu humildad al orar?
-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.
The Knights of Columbus Council 11673 is Proud to Partner with "Cell Phones for Soldiers"
For many veterans, the transition to civilian life can be challenging. "Cell Phones For Soldiers" provides free phones and a year of paid service to help veterans stay connected with loved ones, seek employment, and access vital resources.
Knights of Columbus 11673 Fish Fry Friday
Starting Fri, Oct 31-Fri, Nov 7 & Sat, Nov 14 at 5:00-7:00pm.
Seminario De Vida en El Espiritu
Invita: Grupo De Oracion Vida en El Espiritu Lugar: Parroquia San Francisco De Asis 834 South Orange Blossom Trail Apopka, FL 32703.
All Saints Day - Nov 1
All Saints Day it is not a holy day of obligation this year.
We will have our regular Saturday Mass schedule: 5:00pm English, 7:00pm Spanish
All Souls Day - Nov 2
We will have our regular Sunday Mass schedule: 7:30am and 11:00am in English; 9:00am, 1:00pm and 6:00pm in Spanish
Youth Bible Study
Come explore the epic story of salvation history - from Genesis to Jesus.
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.




