Faith and works

Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

To be a Christian is to be in a relationship with a person who is alive, Jesus Christ, true God and true man. It is a relationship of love that gives a decisive orientation to our lives. It is a relationship that is at once personal and communal because by the Incarnation, God assumed human nature, something that we have in common with Him and with every other human being that ever was, is or will be.

By the Incarnation, human nature has been irrevocably united to divine nature and, therefore, everything that is truly human is now an avenue for communion between each and every one of us and God. Furthermore, in the humanity of our brothers and sisters we also see the humanity of Jesus Christ, who is also God. Therefore, by honoring, reverencing and respecting the humanity of others I grow in communion with God too.

The Church will be closed for maintenance from Monday, September 17 at 10 AM through Friday, September 21. Weekday Mass will be celebrated in the chapel located at the corner of Alton Rd. and Barry Street.

La iglesia permanecerá cerrada por trabajos de mantenimiento desde las 10 AM del lunes 17 de septiembre hasta el viernes 21 de septiembre. La Misa diaria se celebrará en la capilla ubicada en la esquina de Alton Rd. Y Barry Street.

Congratulations Coach Art!
Congratulations Coach Art!
Coach Art Fernandez has received this year’s Hispanic Heritage Awards from the City of Miami Beach. Congratulations!

Read more here
Blessing of Animals
Blessing of Animals
We will have our annual blessing of animals on Saturday, September 29 at 10 AM in the School courtyard.
Emmaus Men’s retreat #11
Emmaus Men’s retreat # 11
We will have an Emmaus retreat for men beginning on Friday October 5 through Sunday, October 7. Please call the parish office for more information or one of the Emmaus volunteers at the end of Mass.
RCIA – Christian initiation of adults
RCIA - Christian initiation of adults
Are you Catholic but have not received Confirmation or First Communion? Do you wish to become Catholic? Do you know somebody who is older than 7 and wishes to become Catholic?

RCIA is a catechetical program to receive the sacraments of initiation. Call the parish office to register.
Faith Formation Classes
Faith Formation Classes
Dear Parents, Registration for all Faith Formation Classes begins this Sunday. This year you will pre-register on a phone, tablet or computer through the Saint Patrick website. So if you have a child ready to prepare for the Sacraments or if you would allow us to partner with you in passing on our Catholic Faith in our grade level religion classes, please visit our Faith Formation Registration Page.
Pray for the canonization of the Servant of God Enrique Shaw
Pray for the canonization of the Servant of God Enrique Shaw
O God, your servant Enrique was a joyful witness of Christian living through his everyday endeavors, with his family, at the workplace, in the corporate world and society at large. Help me to follow in his footsteps in deep communion with you. Glorify him and grant through his intercession the favors requested. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory be...

Por favor, recen para que el Señor conceda un milagro por su intercesión
Oh Dios, tu siervo Enrique nos dio un alegre ejemplo de vida cristiana a través de su quehacer cotidiano en la familia, el trabajo, la empresa y la sociedad. Ayúdame a seguir sus pasos con una profunda vida de unión contigo y de apostolado cristiano. Dígnate glorificarlo y concede por su intercesión el favor que te piden. Por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.

Padrenuestro, Avemaría, Gloria.
Al-Anon
Al-Anon
Al-Anon a support group for relatives and close friends of persons struggling with addictions meets every Tuesday at 7:00 PM in the Adam and Eve room on Barry Street.
Planned Giving
Planned Giving
You can help us provide religious education to our children for generations to come. A gift in your will to our endowment fund that is designated for our CCD program can provide income for this vital mission practically forever. Contact the rectory or call the Office of Planned Giving at (305) 762-1110 for more information.
Faith Formation Survey 2018
Faith Formation Survey 2018
Thank you to everyone who submitted answer to our survey last weekend. If you were unable to do so we would greatly appreciate you taking it online. You can do so by following this link.
Book club
Book club
We are currently reading “Kristin Lavransdatter I: The Wreath” by Sigrid Undset. The next meeting will take place on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 7:30 PM in the Rectory.
Bible Study in English
Bible Study in English
Saturdays 9:30-10:30 a.m. Bell Tower Conference Room. September 22 / October 20 & 27 / November 3 & 10
Calix
Calix
A new 12-Step meeting will begin at St. Patrick's under the auspices of Calix, an association of Catholics seeking to maintain physical and emotional sobriety through spiritual connection to their Catholic faith. Participation is guided by the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous but is open to all members of 12 Step programs. Please, join Calix on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month at 5pm in the Lejeune conference room. The first meeting will be Sunday, April 8.
Project Rachel – Post abortion healing
Project Rachel - Post abortion healing
Project Rachel is a post-abortion healing, counseling and reconciliation program open to anyone, male or female, who is experiencing hurt, guilt and other negative effects of an abortion.

More information here
Family Mass Celebration 2018 Calendar
Family Mass Celebration 2018 Calendar
First Saturday of the month at 5:00 p.m. October 6th - November 3rd - December 8th.

Come with your family to pray for families in need all around the world and put your God given talents at His service. You can serve participating in the Liturgy, singing, playing an instrument, presenting the offerings, greeting people before and after Mass, etc. This invitation is extended to you, your family and friends.

More info here
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Every Thursday from 8:45 AM To 6:45 PM at St. André Bessette chapel located at the corner of Alton Rd. and Barry Street.
Join us to adore the Lord Jesus truly and substantially present in the Eucharist.