From our Pastor's Desk
First, I would like to acknowledge all Fathers today, as we celebrate Father’s Day here in the United States. Father’s Day is a special time to express love, gratitude and appreciation for the men who play important roles in our lives whether they are a biological father, foster father or a future dad. We honor their strength, selfless support and the gifts they bring into our world with heartfelt blessings and sincere words. If you are a father, may your life be filled with grace and countless blessings, and may His strength help you carry through every challenge with amazing grace and triumph.
The New Testament, including today’s Gospel text, is clear that those who obey God are capable of giving witness or testimony to Christ. The first Christian community gave testimony to Christ especially by means of their joyful and fraternal charity, their ready poverty, their public witness in court when needed, and eventually, for some, the shedding of their blood in the service of Christ as martyrs, sometimes called the “supreme witnesses.”
Clearly the witness of the apostles and the first Christian did not consist in only making sure some fact or truth was spoken about correctly, but in the living out of God’s command of love, and in the conviction of God’s overall plan for the salvation of the human race. The New Testament authors try to make clear that the Good News is worthy of belief because it had been lived out and witnessed by many people who had been convinced of God’s creative and sustaining action in the world. This is solid testimony, then, which doesn’t depend on human wisdom, but on the power of the Risen Christ.
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time | Bulletin of June 21, 2026 La Santísima Trinidad A Santíssima Trindade
- From our Pastor's Desk
- Saint Thomas More
- The Pope Video
- What Pornography Does to Your Mind, Your Heart, and Your Relationships
- Join our CBNSFL Talk & Networking Event
- OPPORTUNITY - Business Owners • Entrepreneurs
- Blood or Platelets
- Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary
- SKD Backpack Drive
- Created to Love According to the Theology of the Body
Saint Thomas More
Martyr, Statesman, and Patron of Lawyers and Public Servants
Saint Thomas More was a man of deep faith, brilliant intellect, and heroic conscience. Born in London in 1478, he became one of the most respected scholars, lawyers, and statesmen of his time. He was a devoted husband and father, a faithful Catholic, and a trusted advisor to King Henry VIII of England.
Thomas lived during a time of great political and religious turmoil. Though he served his country with loyalty and distinction, he believed that no earthly authority was greater than God. When King Henry VIII broke with the Catholic Church and demanded that others accept him as supreme head of the Church in England, Thomas could not in conscience agree.
Rather than betray his faith, Thomas resigned from public office and remained silent. But his refusal to approve what he believed was wrong led to his imprisonment in the Tower of London. Even there, he remained peaceful, prayerful, and faithful to the truth.
On July 6, 1535, Thomas More was executed for refusing to abandon his conscience and his fidelity to the Catholic Church. Before his death, he famously declared that he died as “the king’s good servant, but God’s first.”
Saint Thomas More was canonized in 1935. Today, he is honored as a patron of lawyers, judges, politicians, public servants, and all who seek to live with integrity in the world.
Why He Matters Today
Saint Thomas More offers a powerful witness for our time:
- Faithful conscience: He reminds us that conscience must be formed by truth, prayer, and the teachings of Christ.
- Courage under pressure: He teaches us that silence, patience, and fidelity can be powerful forms of witness.
- Integrity in public life: He teaches us that silence, patience, and fidelity can be powerful forms of witness.
- Holiness in family life: As a husband and father, Thomas reminds us that sanctity is lived first in love, responsibility, and daily faithfulness.
Prayer
Lord God, You gave Saint Thomas More the courage to follow his conscience and remain faithful to You above all earthly power. Strengthen us with wisdom, integrity, and peace. Help us to seek truth, defend what is right, and serve others with courage and humility. Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.His Feast Day is June 22th
What Pornography Does to Your Mind, Your Heart, and Your Relationships
Monday, June 22, 2026 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm
St. Katharine Drexel Catholic ParishA real conversation for young adults (men and women) based on the Theology of the Body.
Facilitator: Gustavo Mejia, LMHC
Free admission. Ages 18 and older.
Bilingual event with simultaneous translation to English.
Invite a friend! This could be the conversation you didn't know you needed.
OPPORTUNITY - Business Owners • Entrepreneurs
Wednesday, June 24 - 10:00am
St. Katharine Drexel Catholic ParishFREE EVENT
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What Will You Find?
- New professional connections
- Shared experiences and new best practices
- Collaboration and mutual support
- Inspiration and motivation
Register now:
www.skdrexel.org/opportunityInstagram: @opportunityweston
Email: info.opportunityweston.org
Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary
Allowing the Blessed Mother to form us as she did in her womb with Jesus.
Preparation:
- Purchase book: Total Consecration to Jesus Christ Through Mary by Fr. Hugh Gillespie
- Read: Introduction and days 1-12
- Decide on:
- A fixed and reasonable time slot to pray at the beginning and end of each day. Practice it.
- Sacrifice something. Practice it.
Formation Schedule:
- Jun 10: Renunciation of the World (Days 01-19)
- Jun 17: Knowledge of Mary (Days 20-26)
- Jul 01: Knowledge of Jesus Christ (Days 27-33)
- Jul 15: Total Consecration Closing Session (last chapter)
- Consecration Day: Assumption feast day
English Sessions
Wednesdays at 7:30pm
- Portable: Saint Theresa of Avila Room
- Elisabeth Klug-Pulido
“Whoever desires the fruit of life – Jesus Christ – must possess the tree of life, which is Mary. Whoever desires that the Holy Spirit move powerfully within him must have his inseparable spouse, Mary most holy.”
Fr. Hugh Gillespie, SMM
Created to Love According to the Theology of the Body
Saturday, August 22 - 9:00am to 4:30pm
Discover your true identity, allow God to heal your story, and learn to love with freedom!
Presented by: Gustavo Mejia, LMHC
Cost: $35 per person
Credit Card or CashLunch and snacks included.
Location Weston Community Center at Regional Park
20200 Saddle Club Road
Weston, FLReserve your spot: www.skdrexel.org/tallermatrimonio
Join our CBNSFL Talk & Networking Event
Wednesday, June 24
6:30pm to 9:00pmGuest Speaker:
LEONARDO GOMEZ
VP Strategy Development - Target CorporationPresenting:
“Lead Like Jesus”Free entry – all are welcome
St. Bonaventure – Parish Center
Catholics doing business together, in faith
A Saint Bonaventure active parishioner for over 25 years, Leo Gomez is originally from Venezuela and moved to the United States at the age of 16. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Industrial & Systems Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Florida International University.
After college, he landed a summer internship at American Express and spent 18 years of his career in a variety of roles, including his last role as Vice President of Global Servicing Strategy and Transformation. In 2021, he transitioned to Target Corporation, where he has held three different Vice President roles, including Generative Artificial Intelligence activation and deployment across the company.
Leo has a real passion for the convergence of faith and leadership, and he attributes his rise in the corporate ranks to his exposure to the Lead Like Jesus (LLJ) program very early in his career. He has since become a certified facilitator and currently serves as a Board Member of this global ministry. He also served as Executive Sponsor of the Christian Network at American Express for seven years and currently serves as Executive Sponsor of the Hispanic/Latino Belonging Community at Target.
Leo has been married to his wife Maria for nearly 22 years, and all three of their children have attended St. Bonaventure School since Pre-K. As a family, they serve in various ministries including:
- Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
- Religious Education
- Together-2-Holiness
- Athletae Christi
- Usher Ministry
- Emmaus
- St. Vincent de Paul
- Altar Service
- and many others.
Accepting New Members
Please visit www.cbnsfl.orgPlease support our local Catholic businesses by using our online business directory at:
cbnsfl.org/business-directory
Blood or Platelets
Sunday, June 28th - 10:00am to 4:00pm
St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish-
All donors will receive:
- $25 eGift Card
- Sunshade
- Wellness Checkup
including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count, and cholesterol screening.
Fact: Only 3% of those who are eligible actually donate blood.
Appointments are encouraged, please visitour website and
use sponsor code 2226
SKD Backpack Drive
The last day to bring your donation to the Church is Sunday, July 27, 2026!
It is that time of the year for the SKD Backpack and school supply drive that benefits the CCD children of Pahokee, Florida.
We are also in need of volunteers to make the drive a success.
- Construction paper (in a variety of colors)
- Crayons
- Erasers
- Folders (made from a durable material)
- Glue sticks
- Lunch box or bag
- Markers (washable and in a variety of colors)
- No. 2 pencils Notebook (wide ruled)
- Pencil box
- Pencil sharpener (portable and sized to accommodate pencils and crayons)
- Scissors (blunt tipped for safety)
- Post-it notes
- Protractor
- Ruler (12-inch)
- Subject dividers with tabs three-hole punch
- Zippered pencil case
- Spiral notebooks (wide-lined)
- Washable markers
- Highlighters Pocket folders Colored pencil
- Indexed cards (ruled)
- Blue, red or black ballpoint pens Hand sanitizer
- 1-inch 3-ring binder
- Wide ruled loose leaf paper
- College ruled Loose leaf 3 hole paper
For more information on how you can
volunteer during this drive please contact:
Marie France at (954) 683-3584
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