The Senior Group of St. Katharine Drexel Parish emerged as a response to the growing immigration from Latin American countries to the United States. From the beginning, the idea was to create a space for communication among people of the same age group who were facing problems of loneliness and maladjustment, stemming from their migrant conditions, having to leave behind their homes, friends, and communities. Often, their only connection to the world was through their children and grandchildren, many of whom had already settled in the U.S. long before.

From its inception, the group has been very successful in achieving its goals specifically, in forming a team centered around sharing, support, confidentiality, and friendship. It became a great source of encouragement to successfully navigate the challenging process of aging while migrating, in a healthy way.

Currently, the group is made up of women over 65 years old, with an average age of 75, and the oldest being 95. Most of them came to live in the U.S. due to the urgent need to leave their countries, without having made any prior life planning. While the majority of the group members are Venezuelan, there are also women from Peru, Colombia, Chile, Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, and other Spanish-speaking countries.

We meet for two and a half hours every Thursday at 11 a.m. During these meetings, we typically engage in recreational activities and discuss a variety of topics of interest (personal, family-related, and collective) mostly related to health, but also covering cultural, technological, and social aspects. All topics are intended to foster empathetic sharing of our life experiences.

We also address topics related to acquiring the tools necessary to continue making life decisions responsibly, as Christian individuals. The goal is to add quality of life as we increase in years.

We feel great satisfaction and pride in being members of the Senior Ministry of our parish. We are aware and committed to the individual and collective need and responsibility we have in achieving a healthy aging process physically and spiritually at this stage in our lives.

We recognize and are grateful that we have a physical space, and recognize our parish is giving us the opportunity to continue growing as Christian individuals in the most vulnerable stage of our lives.

With God, we can always say,
"this life is worth living!".

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El Grupo Senior de la Parroquia St. Katharine Drexel surgió como una propuesta ante la creciente inmigración de países de Latinoamérica a los Estados Unidos. Desde el inicio, la idea fue conformar un espacio de comunicación entre personas del mismo grupo etario quienes confrontaban problemas de soledad y desadaptación derivados de sus condiciones de migrantes, al tener que dejar atrás sus casas, amigos, y grupos de pertenencia, siendo su única conexión con el mundo, sus hijos y nietos, muchos de ellos ya instalados con bastante anterioridad.

Desde sus inicios el grupo tuvo mucho éxito en el logro de sus objetivos, específicamente, en lo que corresponde a la conformación de un equipo de intercambio, acompañamiento, confidencialidad y amistad, convirtiéndose en un gran incentivo para avanzar con éxito durante el difícil proceso de tener que migrar y envejecer a la vez, de manera saludable.

En la actualidad, el grupo está conformado por señoras mayores de 65 años, con una edad promedio de 75 años, siendo la edad máxima, 95 años. La mayoría se vinieron a vivir a USA, ante la inminente necesidad de tener que salir de sus países, sin una programación previa de vida adecuada. La mayoría de las integrantes del grupo son de nacionalidad venezolana, pero también asisten señoras de Perú, Colombia, Chile, Nicaragua, Republica Dominicana etc, todas de habla hispana. Nos reunimos, durante dos horas y media, los jueves a las 11 am. En estas reuniones acostumbramos a realizar actividades recreacionales, también, discutimos diferentes temas de interés (personales, familiares y colectivos), en su mayoría sobre contenidos de salud, así como aspectos culturales, tecnológicos y sociales. Todos, tópicos orientados a compartir de manera empática nuestras vivencias.

Cabe mencionar que también estamos abordando temas relacionados con la adquisición de las herramientas necesarias para seguir tomando decisiones de vida, con responsabilidad, como personas cristianas. El objetivo es agregar calidad de vida al mayor número de años.

Sentimos gran satisfacción y orgullo por ser miembros del Ministerio Senior de nuestra parroquia. Estamos, conscientes y comprometidas de la necesidad y responsabilidad, tanto, individual como grupal, que tenemos para lograr un proceso de envejecimiento saludable, físico y espiritual, en esta etapa de nuestras vidas.

Reconocemos y agradecemos, que mucho más que un espacio físico, nuestra parroquia nos está brindando la oportunidad de seguir creciendo como personas cristianas en la etapa de mayor vulnerabilidad de nuestras vidas.

Con Dios, siempre podremos decir,
"esta vida, merece ser vivida ¡".

Liturgical Catechesis: The Parts of the Mass | Issue 11 / 40

After the introductory rites have been completed, the Liturgy of the Word begins with the proclamation of the scriptural texts.

These consist of the first reading, responsorial psalm, second reading, Gospel acclamation, and Gospel reading.

The Scriptures of the day are meant to be proclaimed and listened to. The assembly participates here not by reading along but by listening attentively and verbalizing its appropriate responses.

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Catequesis Litúrgica: Las partes de la Misa | Edición 11 / 40

Una vez concluidos los ritos introductorios, la Liturgia de la Palabra comienza con la proclamación de los textos bíblicos.

Éstos consisten en la primera lectura, el salmo responsorial, la segunda lectura, la aclamación del Evangelio y la lectura del Evangelio.

Las Escrituras del día están destinadas a ser proclamadas y escuchadas. La asamblea participa aquí no leyendo, sino escuchando atentamente y verbalizando las respuestas apropiadas.

May 04, 2025 - 8pm
St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish

LECTURE: DATING, SINGLEHOOD, RELATIONSHIPS

Guest Speaker

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May 11, 2025

MOTHER’S DAY

No Meeting

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May 18, 2025 - 8pm
St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish

BIBLE STUDY WITH FR OMAR

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May 24, 2025

BEACH CLEAN UP

Details to be shared

For more info:
Teresa:(954) 451-8713
Jesus:(786) 778-8228

May 16-18, 2025
Ave Maria University

“Be it done unto me according to Thy word” (Luke 1:38)

FEATURING
Mother Adela Galindo • Dr. Mary Healy • Fr. Chris Alar • Jon Niven • Dr. Mark Miravalle • Dr. Edward Sri

Registration: $190

Includes Mass, Adoration, Lodging, and Meals!

For more information, visit our website or contact us
aveconferences.com
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Comenzando en 19 de Mayo, cada Lunes - 8:00 pm
en el Portable (St. Peter/St. Paul).

Un nuevo Estudio Biblico sobre la vida y las Cartas de San Pablo

Cupos limitados

Contenido:
• La vida de San Pablo
• Una introduccion a las Cartas de San Pabl0
• La Carta a los Galatas
• La Primera Carta a los Corintios
• La Carta a los Filipenses
• La Carta a los Colosenses
• La Segunda Carta a los Corintios
• La Carta a los Romanos

"Ignorancia de las Escrituras es ignorancia de Cristo"
- St. Jerome

Las sesiones seran conducidas en Espanol

Informacion adicional: Carlos Sanchez A.
(954) 632-7421 | sanchezacarlosf@gmail.com

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 - From 8:00pm to 10:00pm
St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish

Guest Speaker: John Pisula

President JRP Insurance Alliance, MBA CPCU

Presenting: Prudently Protecting Your Family

After graduating from college looking to teach and coach sports, John soon entered the insurance industry, and now has over 35 years of unique expertise in this field. He also developed his desire for teaching, by being a corporate trainer for 12 years, and more recently teaching Risk Management & Insurance at Broward College.

John has always taken a “highly principled” approach to his work. Whether as a claim representative, or as an independent sales agent with C & C Insurance since 2013, he makes sure to work for the best solutions for his clients. Whether it’s general liability for business insurance, a condo master policy, or homeowner’s and auto insurance, that means advising clients, and prospective clients, not only on the proper coverages, but explaining why the coverages are really important.

John has always been highly involved in community activities. From the Knights of Columbus, to the Alzheimer’s Association, to community boards, John follows his parents’ footsteps of being a Catholic centered individual, working to give back to his community, in a God loving way.

Non Members Welcome — Donations Appreciated

Our mission is to connect, promote, and educate catholic business owners and professionals in South Florida, to better live their faith in their workplace.

Accepting New Members
Please visit www.cbnsfl.org

Our online business directory to support local catholic business at:
cbnsfl.org/business-directory

June 6^th to June 8^th
Boca Raton

We also want to call your attention to the fact that Georgia-Tennessee area is hosting a Virtual Experience, which does afford couples more flexibility in that they won’t be in a hotel or retreat center. Rather, they will be in the comfort of their own home. Since it is virtual, and in the same time zone as our Florida-Southeast area, couples are welcome to sign up for it, as well.

The mission of Worldwide Marriage Encounter is to proclaim the value of Marriage and Holy Orders in the Church and in the world.

The experience allows the couples to create a dialogue with each other and with God, to create a higher and broader understanding of what it means to be married.

For more information contact
Roger & Annie Borrello : (678) 439-9633

wwme.org/the-experience

• Pregnancy & Postpartum Counseling
• Pregnancy Testing
• Limited Ultrasound Exams
• Information & Referrals
• Earn While You Learn
• Material Assistance
• Project Joseph Groups For Fathers
• Project Rachel Post-abortion Healing

Locations

Central Broward Pregnancy Help Center
2151 E Commercial Blvd. Suite #301, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Phone: (954) 565-0229
Hours: MON, TUES, THURS, FRI, SAT | 9:00am - 3:00pm
WED | 11:00am - 7:00pm

South Broward Pregnancy Help Center
4747 Hollywood Blvd. Suite #101, Hollywood, FL 33021
Phone: (954) 963-2229
Hours: MON | 11:00am-7:00pm
TUES, SAT | 9:00am-3:00pm

South Dade Pregnancy Help Center
7385 SW 87th Av. Suite #300, Miami, FL 33173
Phone: (305) 273-8507
Hours: MON, SAT | 9:00am - 3:00pm
THURS | 11:00am - 7:00pm

Saint Katharine Drexel Respect Life Ministry
Parish Rep: Cecilia Anahi Welschen
respectlifeministrySKD@gmail.com | (786) 327-2146

July 11-13, 2025
Ave Maria University

“But as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of god” (Luke 9:60)

FEATURING
Sr. Maria Jose • Michael Gormley • Mari Pablo • Fr. Joseph Lugalambi • Epic Muic Ministries

Early Bird: $160
Ends April 1, 2025

Regular rate: $195

Includes Mass, Adoration, Praise and Worship, Fellowship, Lodging, Meals, T-shirt, Pizza Night, and more!

For more information, visit our website or contact us
aveconferences.com
(239) 348-4725 | aveconferences@gmail.com