Effective March 1, 2022 the Archbishop of Miami
issues the following directives
- Masks are optional regardless of vaccination status.
- Social distancing is no longer required.
- Holy water fountains should remain empty.
- Priests and others who distribute Holy Communion should sanitize their hands before distributing and wear masks while distributing regardless of vaccination status.
Giving
St. Patrick Catholic Church has made Online Giving available for parishioners who would like to make donations.
Scam!
If you receive a text message or an e-mail from Fr. Roberto Cid asking for a favor, do not respond. It is a hoax!
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
Pacem in Terris
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,
In these days when there is so much violence around us, it is worth reading again the prophetic words of St. John XXIII in Pacem in Terris.
“Peace on Earth—which man throughout the ages has so longed for and sought after—can never be established, never guaranteed, except by the diligent observance of the divinely established order.
That a marvelous order predominates in the world of living beings and in the forces of nature, is the plain lesson which the progress of modern research and the discoveries of technology teach us. And it is part of the greatness of man that he can appreciate that order and devise the means for harnessing those forces for his own benefit.
But what emerges first and foremost from the progress of scientific knowledge and the inventions of technology is the infinite greatness of God Himself, who created both man and the universe. Yes, out of nothing He made all things, and filled them with the fullness of His own wisdom and goodness. Hence, these are the words the holy psalmist used in praise of God: “O Lord, our Lord: how admirable is thy name in the whole earth!” And elsewhere he says: “How great are thy works, O Lord! Thou hast made all things in wisdom.”
This scholarship aims at providing funds to an 8th grade student enrolled in a Catholic high school.
Through the generosity of a deceased parishioner, Violeta Diaz, we are able to offer scholarships to parishioners of St. Patrick who are applying to or currently enrolled in college and meet the scholarship requirements. The deadline for turning in the scholarship application with all the needed documents is Monday, June 6, 2022.
- Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing
Miami Beach Fire Chief Virgil Fernandez
Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” These were the first of our Lord’s final words upon the cross. Despite the tremendous torture and suffering he is going through his immediate thoughts are those of forgiveness.
The book club has resumed its meetings. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, June 9 at 7:30 PM. We are currently reading Augustine of Hippo: A Biography.
The Holy Father has asked that all of the dioceses in the world engage in a period of listening, discernment and participation. We are “to listen to each other, to our faith tradition, and to the signs of the times in order to discern what God is saying to all of us.”
We are in need of volunteers to commit to spending time with the Lord in adoration on Thursdays from 2 PM to 4 PM. Please call the parish office.
Exodus 90 is an organization that promotes asceticism for males.
We are considering starting an Exodus 90 chapter in our parish. Please check their website https://exodus90.com/ and call the parish office if you are interested.
What does the Church say about the COVID-19 vaccine?
Is there a moral obligation to receive the COVID-19vaccine?
Is there a moral obligation to receive the COVID-19vaccine?
Join us every Saturday at 7 AM for the rosary followed by morning prayer (Lauds) except on first Saturdays when we meet at 6 AM on the beach, by Miami Beach Fire Station 3 to pray the rosary at dawn on the beach.
Every Thursday from 8:45 AM to 6:30 PM at St. André Besette chapel located at the corner of Alton Rd. and Barry Street. Come join us!
Adoration in the chapel has resumed during regular hours.
Meetings have not started yet. Waiting for permission from activities director and principal.
Archbishop Wenski has given permission for ministerial gathering on the premises. We will begin to reopen our meeting rooms on May 1, Memorial of St. Joseph the Worker. Social distancing, mask and strict protocols must be adhered to. Check with your ministry leader and the parish office for a schedule of on campus meetings and location.
Although human trafficking can be kept hidden behind closed doors, many human trafficking victims and situations can be right under your nose. By knowing the signs, everyone can discover and prevent human trafficking.
The question of the use of vaccines, in general, is often at the center of controversy in the forum of public opinion. In recent months, this Congregation has received several requests for guidance regarding the use of vaccines against the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes Covid-19, which, in the course of research and production, employed cell lines drawn from tissue obtained from two abortions that occurred in the last century.
The Marian Ministry seeks to help strengthen our personal relationship with Jesus through promoting knowledge of, devotion, and imitation of his Blessed Mother. Meetings: First Monday of the month at church / 7 p.m.
If you are participating in a 12-step program, we invite you to join us every Wednesday for two hours of adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 7 PM to 9 PM.
Our gift shop is closed during the pandemic to comply with diocesan guidelines and protect our volunteers. However, if you would like to purchase religious articles such as rosaries, statues, books or prayers cards, please call the parish office. We will mail the articles to you.
Confession on weekends during regularly scheduled hours has resumed as of May 30. As usual, priests are also available for Confession by appointment and any time upon request.
As the church reopens on Tuesday, May 26 with temporary measures to ensure social distancing and other measures to prevent contagion, we will need additional ushers at every Mass. If you feel a call to serve in this important ministry at this critical moment, please call the parish office to sign up as a volunteer. The number to call is 305-531-1124.
Live Video Streaming
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During the pandemic quarantine we will stream live from the Church from 8 AM to 8 PM. Our Mass schedule remains the same.
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Laudato Si’
On the care of our common home.
Franciscus.
Hearing Loop
St. Patrick Catholic Church of Miami Beach has installed a Hearing Loop to assist those with hearing loss hear more clearly.
Join our Parish
Parishes are generally territorial, that is they include all the Christian faithful in a certain territory. The current limits of our parish territory are the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Biscayne Bay to the west, 17th Street to the south and 69th Street to the north. Therefore, if you live within our boundaries you are by the law of the Church a parishioner at St. Patrick.