From our Pastor's Desk
For the last few weeks, we have been hearing a series of parables from St. Matthew's gospel: the story of the sower and the seed; the parable of the wheat and the weeds, the stories that have compared the Kingdom of God to a pearl of great price or a treasure in a field. While each parable has conveyed a different message about salvation, the subtext has been the same: God's extravagant generosity. Each parable in some way has shown how much God wants to give us, how generously He shares Himself and His kingdom. And now, with the parables concluded, St. Matthew brings us to this moment, and a "vast crowd" of believers whose lives are changed not by a story, but by an event – a real encounter with Christ that makes the impossible possible.
A while ago I read a quote about what evangelization is all about: it is all about one really hungry person telling another hungry person, "I found the Food." Surely, that was true for the more than five thousand people gathered on that hillside in Galilee in today's gospel reading. It did not rain down on them from heaven, like manna. It came to them very clearly and concretely and for one reason, and for one reason only: because of Jesus Christ. From that moment on, those thousands would be able to say to every hungry person they met, in wonder and joy: "I found the Food." And they could point the way to Christ.
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time | Bulletin of August 02, 2026 La Santísima Trinidad A Santíssima Trindade
- From our Pastor's Desk
- The Pope Video
- San Alfonso María de Ligorio
- Talleres de Oración y Vida
- Felipe Course - Servants of the Living Christ Community
- Entretiempo - Retiro para Hombres
- CBNSFL Talk & Networking Event
- La Niña María Mission
- Schott Communities 5K Run, Walk and Roll
- Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Your Home
Talleres de Oración y Vida
Thursday, August 20, 2026 - 07:00pm
Recover the joy of living once and for all!
We learn practical methods of prayer and develop a personal relationship with the Lord, using the Bible to listen to what God tells you; transforming you into a friend and disciple of Jesus. It is also a life workshop where you will heal wounds of the heart, quiet the anguish of the soul, and drive away fears; achieving great serenity, and a peace never before imagined.
"The Prayer and Life Workshops (TOV) manage to bring the Divine and the human together, hand in hand"
(Thursdays, for 15 weeks)
- Start: August 20, 2026 | 07:00pm - 09:00pm
- Parish: Saint Katharine Drexel | Room: "Holy Family"
This course will be taught in Spanish.
You can register with:
Rossman Palma
(954) 881-0075 (free of charge)Saint Katharine Drexel Parish
"Holy Family" Room
Entretiempo - Retiro para Hombres
Friday, August 28 - Sunday, August 30, 2026
A renewing encounter in the middle of life.
Entretiempo is a Catholic Spiritual Retreat for men over 35 years old, that proposes a renewed encounter with God. It is open to ALL those who need to take a pause in life.
This retreat will be taught in Spanish.
Cost of the retreat: total $250
Aquiles Presilla
(954) 654-6142
ENTRETIEMPOFLORIDA@GMAIL.COM
La Niña María Mission
Saturday, August 1st - September 1, 2026
Campaign begins August 1st.
On September 8th, we are planning to celebrate "Virgin Mary's Nativity" helping pregnant mothers and babies in Colombia, Venezuela and South Florida.
Be an instrument of love and hope for them!
For this campaign we will be collecting bathtubs with baby items.
Invite family and friends!
If you want to support pregnant mothers, donate baby items and prepare a kit.
Please bring your donations until September 1st, 2026. You will find a box in the parish lobby to deposit the baby kits.
Items list:
- Bathtub
- Towel
- Blanket
- Baby wipes
- Diapers stage 0 – 4
- Body wash
- Shampoo
- Diaper and body cream
- Baby bottle
- Brand new baby clothing 0 to 18 months
To learn more about this mission, contact us.
La Niña María Mission
ninamariaflorida@gmail.com
Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Your Home
Sunday, August 2nd, 2026 - October 2nd, 2026
The Knights of Columbus of our parish (Council #14212) cordially invite all families to consecrate their homes to the love and protection of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Enthronement is a profound act of faith in which we place an image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in a place of honor in our home, acknowledging Him as King, Guide, Friend, and Protector of the family.
When we open the doors of our home, Jesus promises us peace within our families, abundant blessings, and a safe refuge. If you would like your family to receive guidance on the preparation and blessing of the image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, please register as follows:
- Registration: August 2nd to October 2nd, 2026 (preparatory period).
- How to register? Members of the Knights of Columbus will be at the lobby after Sunday Masses, or you may send a WhatsApp message to Mario Alonzi, Faith Director for the Knights of Columbus, at (954) 909-2026.
- Date of blessing and consecration: The weekend of the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe—Saturday, November 21st, and Sunday, November 22nd.
Additional details will be provided upon registration.
Make your home a sanctuary of love and peace!
Limited spots available.
"Sacred Heart of Jesus, I trust in You."
A program of the Knights of Columbus (Council #14212) of our parish
Mario Alonzi, Faith Director for the Knights of Columbus
(954) 909-2026Parish lobby
Registration after Sunday Masses
San Alfonso María de Ligorio
Bishop, Founder, and Doctor of the Church
Saints Joachim and Anne are honored by the Church as the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the grandparents of Jesus. Although they are not named in the Gospels, ancient Christian tradition has long remembered them as a holy and faithful couple chosen by God to prepare the way for the coming of Christ.
Their home was the first place where Mary learned to pray, to trust God, and to love the faith of her people. Before Mary said "yes" to the angel Gabriel, she was formed in a family where faith, patience, and hope were lived quietly and faithfully.
Saint Joachim and Saint Anne remind us that God often works through ordinary family life. Their holiness was not public or dramatic, but it bore extraordinary fruit. Through their love, prayer, and example, they helped prepare Mary to become the Mother of God.
They are especially beloved as patrons of grandparents. Their feast invites us to give thanks for the grandparents, parents, and elders who pass on faith from one generation to the next. In a special way, they remind us that family is one of the first places where children encounter God's love.
Why He Matters Today
He reminds us that failure can become a new beginning.
The loss of a court case seemed like a disaster, but God used it to redirect Alphonsus toward his true vocation. Our disappointments may also become moments through which God leads us toward something deeper.He shows us how truth and mercy belong together.
St. Alphonsus never dismissed the seriousness of sin, but he believed that the Church must always lead repentant people toward hope, forgiveness, and healing.He teaches that the Gospel must be understandable.
Alphonsus spoke plainly so that ordinary people could recognize God's love. His example challenges us to communicate our faith with clarity, patience, and compassion.He calls us to care for those who are overlooked.
His ministry focused on people who were poor, isolated, or spiritually neglected. He reminds every parish that no one should be forgotten or considered unimportant.Prayer
God of mercy, You called St. Alphonsus Liguori to proclaim the abundance of Your love and to serve those who were poor, forgotten, and in need. Through his intercession, help us to trust You when our plans fail, to seek Your will with humility, and to approach others with truth and compassion. May we never become discouraged by our weakness, but always return with confidence to Your forgiveness and grace. Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.The feast day of St. Alphonsus Liguori is August 1st.
Felipe Course - Servants of the Living Christ Community
Saturday, August 29th - Sunday, August 30th - 8:30am
Come and take part in the Curso Felipe (Philip Course).
A personal encounter with Jesus and a powerful experience of the Holy Spirit.
- Saturday 29 8:30am-5:00pm
- Sunday 30 8:30am-12:00pm
- Donation: $30.00
- Spots are limited!
This course will be taught in Spanish.
Isidro Rodríguez, Paula Zapata
(786) 493-3995 | (786) 280-9050San Pedro and San Pablo Portable Classrooms, Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish
2501 South Post Road, Weston, FL 33327
CBNSFL Talk & Networking Event
Wednesday, August 26th - 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Join our CBNSFL Talk & Networking Event at St. Bonaventure - Parish Center.
Guest speaker
Alejandro Lopez, Wings in Weston & Grupo L
Presenting
"Faith in the Public Square"
Please RSVP.
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.
St. Bonaventure - Parish Center
Schott Communities 5K Run, Walk and Roll
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Save the date! Join us for the Schott "Run, Walk and Roll," taking place in the beautiful community of Southwest Ranches. Entrants can choose to participate in the timed 5K Run, 1K Walk, or join virtually from anywhere. Various awards are handed out.
Don't miss this wonderful community event in support of people who are deaf or who are physically or intellectually challenged.
Times
- Registration: 6:45am
- 5K Run: Starts 8:00am
- 1 Mile Walk and Roll: 8:45am
- Awards and Prizes: 9:15am
Entry fees*
- Early Bird: $25 (Now-8/30)
- Regular Fee: $30 (8/31-10/16)
- Last Chance: $35 (10/17)
*Includes t-shirt to first 500 registrants
Awards
- Top Three Overall Male and Female
- Top Three Male and Female Masters
- Top Three in each age group (Male and Female)
Packet pick-up at Schott Communities
- October 15: 10am to 4pm
- October 17: Starting at 6:45am
Schott Communities
6591 S. Flamingo Road, Cooper City, FL
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