Seeds of Growth - Gifts Meant to Grow

God has given something to every one of us.

For some, the gift is leadership. For another, compassion. Some teach. Some serve quietly. Some offer time. Some offer prayer. Some have financial resources to share. Others bring encouragement, hospitality, wisdom, music, creativity, or a willingness simply to help where they are needed.

This Sunday's Gospel reminds us that the gifts entrusted to us are not meant to be buried. They are meant to grow.

That truth lies at the heart of Seeds of Growth. The future of St. Katharine Drexel Parish will not be built by one person or one family. It will grow because many people offer what God has placed in their hands.

Our permanent parish and school will ultimately represent thousands of acts of generosity—some large, some small, some visible, others known only to God. But the campaign is about more than financial gifts. It asks something deeper:

What has God entrusted to me, and how can I use it to help His Parish grow?

When each member of a parish offers his or her gifts, something beautiful happens. Individual talents become a shared mission.

That is what it means to be One Body, One Spirit, One Family.

May we never underestimate what God can accomplish when we place our gifts in His hands.

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Women's Emmaus Retreat

Friday, November 13 - Sunday, November 15, 2026

You are invited to a Women's Emmaus Retreat.

Come away and rest a while.

A grace-filled weekend to encounter Jesus, deepen your faith and walk with Him on the Road to Emmaus.

Location

Morning Star Renewal Center

For

All women seeking rest, renewal & relationship with Christ

Reserve your spot today!

Registration fee: US$ 200

SKD Women's Emmaus Retreat

"Behold, I am doing a new thing." (Isaiah 43:19)

Morning Star Renewal Center

Luz Ortega
(954) 598-5934

Register here

SKD Youth Ministry - Light Night

Friday, November 13, 2026 - 7:30 pm

Middle & High School

Come be part of a beautiful night and let your light shine. Enjoy an experience to live with Jesus!

St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish
2501 S. Post Rd

Click here to RSVP

Curso Felipe - Retiro Espiritual

Saturday, November 14 - Sunday, November 15, 2026 - 8:30 am

Come and participate in the PHILIP COURSE

A personal encounter with Jesus and a powerful experience of the Holy Spirit.

• Saturday 14: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
• Sunday 15: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
• Donation: $30.00

Retreat open for men and women. Space is limited!

Community of the Servants of the Living Christ - Archdiocese of Miami

Isidro Rodríguez, Paula Zapata
(786) 493-3995 | (786) 280-9050

Salones Portables San Pedro y San Pablo,
Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish
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Misa en Honor a la Virgen de Chiquinquirá

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 - 7:00 pm

La Chinita en Miami, Archdiocese of Miami. In honor of our Virgen de Chiquinquirá. Let's all go to Mass!

Coral Peregrina "Cantar de los Cantares". HEVENF Help for Venezuela Foundation.

Donate a drop of joy this Christmas

We will be collecting donations of toys and non-perishable food before the Mass for our Venezuelan children.

Rev. Omar Ayubi, Jamilet Dupuy
(954) 389-5003 | (954) 826-6199
@LACHINITAENMIAMI | @HELPFORVENEZUELAFOUNDATION

St Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish

Evangelizing is Also in Your Hands

"Go into all the world and proclaim the Good News." - Mark 16:15

How can you help us spread the Gospel?

• Follow us: Join our community on Facebook and Instagram.
• Give us a "like": Support our posts so they can reach more people.
• Comment: Share a reflection, a prayer, or words of hope.
• Share: Bring the Gospel to your family, friends, and those who need it.

A small gesture can carry a powerful message.

Join our online community

SKD Youth Group - Thanksgiving Social

Saturday, November 21^st 

SKD Youth Group invites you to join us on Saturdays!

Next week's topic: Thanksgiving Social

Young Adults Friendsgiving Potluck Dinner

Sunday, November 22, 2026 - 8:00 pm

Join us for a Young Adults Friendsgiving potluck dinner!

St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish
Portables St. Peter & St. Paul Room

Thanksgiving Schedule

Thursday, November 26^th - 10:00 am

Thanksgiving schedule

One trilingual Mass only at 10:00 am

The following will NOT be celebrated:

• 7:30 am & 8:30 am Masses (English)
• 7:30 pm Mass (Spanish)
• 8:00 pm Holy Hour

Friday, November 27^th

Regular schedule
Masses and confessions will take place at their regular times.

Young Adults Group Social

Sunday, November 29, 2026 - 8:00 pm

Join us for the Young Adults Group Social!

Chili's
4515 Weston Rd, Weston, FL 33331

Christmas Party

Friday, December 4, 2026 - 8:00 pm

Come celebrate Christmas with us and enjoy live music, and have fun with your friends.

Don't forget to wear your UGLY SWEATER!

Ugliest sweater wins a prize.

Dress code: Christmas friendly

$45 per person

Bonaventure Town Center Club
Register here

Feast of St. Margaret of Scotland

Monday, November 16, 2026

St. Margaret of Scotland was a queen, wife, mother, and woman of extraordinary faith.

Born around the year 1045 into an English royal family, Margaret eventually married King Malcolm III of Scotland. Together they had eight children, several of whom later became important leaders in the parish and in Scotland.

Margaret took her responsibilities as queen seriously, but she never allowed her position to separate her from the poor. She was known for feeding the hungry, caring personally for those in need, and using the resources of the royal household to help the most vulnerable. Tradition tells us that she often served poor people before she herself would eat.

Margaret also worked to strengthen the spiritual life of Scotland. She encouraged prayer, supported parishes and monasteries, promoted education, and helped renew the practice of the faith. Her home itself became a place where faith was lived daily.

Why she matters today

St. Margaret reminds us that holiness begins very close to home. She did not have to leave her responsibilities as a wife, mother, and leader in order to become a saint. Instead, she allowed God to transform those responsibilities into opportunities to love.

She planted seeds of faith in her family, in her community, and throughout her country. That makes her story especially meaningful for a parish family thinking about what we are building for future generations. The most important legacy we leave is not simply what we construct, but the faith we pass on.

Reflection

What kind of spiritual inheritance are you leaving?

Do the people closest to you see faith reflected in the way you speak, serve, forgive, and care for others?

St. Margaret reminds us that small, faithful acts within a family can shape generations.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, You filled St. Margaret of Scotland with love for her family, compassion for the poor, and devotion to Your parish. Help us to make our homes places of faith, our parish a place of welcome, and our lives an offering of service. May the seeds of faith we plant today continue to grow in those who come after us. St. Margaret of Scotland, pray for us. Amen.

Her feast day is November 16.

Adoration Chapel Sign-Up

"The Eucharist is the supreme proof of the love of Jesus. After this, there is nothing but Heaven itself." – St. Peter Julian Eymard

Sign up here for one weekly hour in our Adoration Chapel

Sign up for weekly hour

Leader of the Week: Manuel Reyes

Manuel Reyes

Favorite Saint: St. Carlo Acutis

Favorite Bible Verse: 2 Timothy 2:2

Fun Fact: I have been studying at two schools at the same time since my junior year, and I will be a Licensed Paramedic in December, and receive my Bachelor's in Biology in August!

Why I serve: I serve to spread the Gospel to others, whether it be on campus, young people in elementary, middle, or high school, or in any secular space. It reminds me that I'm not serving just for clout, but rather to show the love of Christ to everyone around me.

Taller de pareja: Nuestro amor se construye cada día

Saturday, November 14, 2026 - 9:30 am

Three tools to strengthen love, dialogue, and decision-making as a couple.

• Contribution: $25.00
• Childcare will be available

We look forward to seeing you!

St. Katharine Drexel

(954) 240-2910 | SKDpastoral@gmail.com

Summaries of Christian Faith Q&A #3

Monday, November 16^th - 8:00 pm

Join us for Summaries of Christian Faith, Q&A #3,
at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish.

CBNSFL Talk & Networking Event

Thursday, November 19, 2026 - 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Join our CBNSFL talk & networking event at St. Bonaventure - Parish Center.

Catholic Business Network of South Florida - Catholics doing business together, in faith

Year end > parish business community event

To give thanks for 2027 to all our members and contributors, and as we head together into the holiday season – Thanksgiving and Christmas - come join fellow Catholic business owners and professionals for our annual year end community event!

You will enjoy great quality networking time with fellow business local community parishioners, meet members of the Catholic Business Network of South Florida, and share some delicious refreshments and hors d'oeuvres together.

Per our mission we will discuss how we have come together as a community this year, some learning on integrating our faith with our business vocation, and carry-out a group interaction exercise to enhance our community interaction and continued learning.

Free entry – all are welcome

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

Please support our local Catholic businesses by using our online business directory at: cbnsfl.org/business-directory

Wedding Anniversary Mass

Saturday, February 20, 2027 - 5:30 pm

The Cathedral of St. Mary

Celebrant: The Most Reverend Thomas G. Wenski, Archbishop of Miami

All couples married in the Catholic Parish celebrating their Paper (1^st year), Silver (25^th), or Gold+ (50^th+ year) wedding anniversary in 2027 are cordially invited.

During mass, couples will renew their marriage promises.

Couples wishing to have their photograph taken with Archbishop Wenski are encouraged to arrive by 4:00 pm.

More information
cshaw@theadom.org

The Cathedral of St. Mary
Register here

Nativity Play Merch Fundraiser

Saturday & Sunday, November 21-22, 2026
after all masses

Support our annual Nativity Play by purchasing a t-shirt or sweater!
Proceeds will help with the production of this beautiful tradition and allow our youth to continue bringing the story of Christ's birth to life.

Sale details

• At the front of the parish
• Look for our Nativity Play table set up outside the main entrance.
• T-shirts and sweaters
• Available in various sizes

Summaries of Christian Faith Episode 10: Sin and God's Mercy

Monday, November 23, 2026 - 8:00 pm

Join us for Episode 10 of Summaries of Christian Faith: Sin and God's Mercy.

By Valeria Garcia

Young Adults Bible Study

Every 3rd Sunday of the month - 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Saint Katharine Drexel Parish invites you to the Young Adults Bible Study. Get to learn more about the Holy Scriptures with Fr. Omar.

Where we learn how history, tradition and the Word of God converge.

Portable: St. Peter & St. Paul

Summaries of Christian Faith Episode 11: The Witness of the Gospels

Monday, November 30^th - 8:00 pm

Summaries of Christian faith

Episode 11: The Witness of the Gospels

By Samuel Richani

Christmas Raffle

Saturday, December 19, 2026

Christmas raffle

Suggested donation: $25

Beneficiary: St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish & School

• First prize: $20,000 cash
• Second prize: $3,000
• Third prize: $2,000

St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish & School
Buy your raffle tickets here