Sacred Heart of Jesus

 As we come together as a nation to give thanks, let us be grateful to God for His great goodness and remember “A reflection of God's own reality shines out in the human person, in every person, whatever the stage or condition of his life.” (Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, 2/27/06)) 

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Schedule for Church/Parish office: 

The Church/Parish wil be open Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM and from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM. Every Friday throughout the summer, the church will open at 8:30 AM and close at 1:30 PM. 
On Saturday the office will be open from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM and Sunday from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. 

The Church/Parish will be closed from 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM everday for break. 

On Wednesday November 25th we have a special bilingual Mass at 6:00 PM. Let's thank God together. Everyone is welcome to attend.

El miércoles 25 de noviembre tenemos una misa especial bilingüe a las 6:00 PM. Demos gracias a Dios juntos. Todos son bienvenidos a asistir.

If you would like to have a mass offered for a loved one or for your intentions please call or visit the parish office. Masses are available still for next week and the near future. The mass intention book for the 2021 is now open.
 

“The Lord, our God, is with us always.”
Matthew 28:20

"El Señor, nuestro Dios, siempre está con nosotros".
Mateo 28:20
 

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

“She reaches out her hands to the poor, and extends her arms to the needy. Charm is deceptive and beauty fleeting, the woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Give her a reward for her labors, and let her works praise her at the city gates... Well done my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters I will give you great responsibilities.”

The proverbs of Solomon offer us the opportunity to reflect on gifts and virtues written so long ago, and yet are lived so well today. The value of a worthy one is beyond pearls.

Consider the heroic witnesses of Christ in our own country who established schools and orphanages, provided for the immigrant, the sick and children. Our history is written by Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Mother Catherine Drexel, Rose Duchense. Their ministry makes real the words of the old testament king.

Today, other outstanding witnesses mark our church. The four American churchwomen, martyred in El Salvador or Sister Dorothy Stang, murdered in Brazil, women committed to justice for the poor. Single mothers, working more than one job and raising their children are among our present day heroes who reflect values beyond pearls. The nurses and doctors sacrificing because of the virus, all serve not only in small matters but carry out great responsibilities. May we have courage to admire, praise and thank them

From Pope Francis:

"In these days of trial, as humanity trembles at the threat of the [coronavirus] pandemic, I would propose that all Christians join their voices together to heaven," 
 

It has been a Catholic undersanding that when circumstances prevent one from receiving Holy Communion, it is possible to make an Act of Spiritual Communion,  which is a source of grace. Spritual Communion is an ardent desire to receive Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament and lovingly embrace him at a time or in circumstances when one cannot receive Him in Sacramental Communion. The most common reason for making an Act of Spritual Communion is when a person cannot attend Mass. Acts of Spritual Communion increase our desire to receive sacramental Communion and helps us avoid the sins that would make us unable to receive Holy Communion worthily.

My Jesus , I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul.

Since I cannot at this moment receive your sacramentally.

Come atleast spiritually into my heart.

I embrace you as if you were already there. 

And unite myself wholly to you.

Never permit me to be seperated from you.

Amen.

The 2020 Cardinal’s Annual Stewwardship Appeal 
 
 Please prayerfully consider your Cardinal’s Appeal donation at www.cardinalsappeal.org. We ask that all parishioners who have not yet made a gift do so on this weekend. Pledge envelopes will be distributed, and pledges can be made over a five-month period. If you have any questions, please feel free to schedule an appointment with Fr. Gabriel. To make your pledge online click here.