Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time · September 2, 2018 2 de Septiembre, 2018 · Vigésimo Segundo del Tiempo Ordinario

ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE Catholic Church

“To g e t h e r W e M a k e t h e K i n g d o m a R e a l i t y”

PARISH REGISTRATION ● INSCRIBIRSE

Welcome to all new families and individuals! Registration forms are available in the Parish Office. Registration indicates a desire to become an active steward of St. Max Parish by contributing of your time talent · treasure.

PARISH OFFICE ● OFICINA PARROQUIAL Tel: 954.432.0206 Fax: 954.432.0775 Email: office@stmax.cc Website: www.stmax.cc Hours: Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

PASTORAL STAFF ● PERSONAL PASTORAL

Pastor: Fr. Jeff McCormick Parochial Vicar: Fr . Yamil Miranda Priest-in-Residence: Fr . Anthony Muraya Deacons: Rev. Mr . Car l Car ier i, Rev. Mr . Scott Joiner , Rev. Mr. Pierre Douyon, Rev. Mr. Manuel Mendoza

FAITH & ACADEMIC FORMATION

Director of Religious Education: Maryann Hotchkiss Tel 954.885.7260 · Fax 954.885.7261 · reled@stmax.cc

Preschool Director: Jimena Hibbard Tel 954.885.7250 · Fax 954.885.7252 · preschool@stmax.cc

Director of Youth Ministry: Antonio Vomvolakis 954.432.0206 · youthminister@stmax.cc

SACRAMENTS ● SACRAMENTOS

Baptism ● Bautismo English: every Sunday at 2:00 pm Español: un sábado cada mes. Visit www.stmax.cc for more information.

Parents: Baptism Preparation Class Contact the Parish Office.

Matrimony ● Matrimonio Couples must contact the Parish Office six months prior to the desired date of the wedding.

Sick (including Homebound) ● Enfermo Contact the Parish Office at onset of illness. In case of death in the family, contact the Parish Office immediately.

701 North Hiatus Road ● Pembroke Pines, Florida 33026 ● Tel 954.432.0206 ● www.stmax.cc

Warm greetings to all from the St. Max Parish! Whether you are new to our parish or have been a long-time member, you are welcome. The Eucharist - the real presence of Jesus Christ on the altar - is at the heart of our Catholic identity and all that we do here at St. Max. We offer seven weekend Masses as well as daily Mass throughout the week. Eucharistic Adoration is held in the Church beginning after the 8:00 am Mass on Monday through Friday. On the First Friday of the month, Eucharistic Adoration is held in the Chapel after the morning Mass until 10:00 pm, every Tuesday at 7:00 pm with our Youth Ministry, every Wednesday at 6:15 pm, and every third Friday of the month at 7:30 pm. Y rezamos el Rosario el primer sábado de cada mes a las 6:30 am en la Gruta de María. We're a big parish with an even bigger heart, and there are many ways for you to find your place of belonging here. Opportunities abound for spiritual development, service outreach and social interaction. Take some time to explore opportunities on our website at www.stmax.cc, where you will find information on the many organizations, activities and services of St. Max. Our clergy and staff are here to assist you and to make you feel welcome. Do not hesitate to call, email or stop by to talk with us. We are here to serve.

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W E L C O M E

We’re glad you here!

B I E N V E N I D O S

¡Nos alegra que estén aquí!

CONFESSION ● CONFESIÓN

Saturday: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm or by appointment ● o por cita

NOVENA ● DEVOTION ● DEVOCIÓN

Monday: 7:00 pm - Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Saturday: 8:00 am - Novena to St. Maximilian Kolbe Primer sábado: 6:30 am - Rosario de la Aurora

HOLY MASS ● LA SANTA MISA

Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm • 7:00 pm español Sunday: 8:00 am • 9:30 am • 11:00 am • 12:30 pm • 6:00 pm Youth Weekday (Monday - Saturday): 8:00 am Healing & Bereavement Mass (July 23): 7:00 pm Holy Days of Obligation: Vigil: 7:00 pm (English) Holy Day: 8:00 am • 11:00 am • 7:30 pm (Bilingual)

ADORATION ● ADORACIÓN

Oh Come, Let Us Adore Him! Monday - Friday (Church | Iglesia): 8:45 am - 9:45 am after Mass Monday (except 4th Monday): 7:00 pm Tuesday: 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm (Youth Ministry) Wednesday: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Charismatic Prayer Group) First Friday ● Primer Viernes: 8:30 am - 10:00 pm Tercer Viernes (La Capilla): 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm (Hora Apostólica)

"La vida con Cristo es una aventura maravillosa" San Juan Pablo II

“Life with Christ is a wonderful adventure” - St. John Paul II

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HOLY MASS INTENTIONS ● INTENCIONES DE LA SANTA MISA

Saturday, September 1 8:00 am: † Susan Dibs 5:00 pm: † Deceased of the Olazagasti-Delgado Family 7:00 pm: En Acción de Gracias al Niño Jesús (L) María Dominguez † Rosa Gomez † Ana María Oberheiser † Teo y Zoila Casiano † Grace Abraham † María Josefina Bruzual

Sunday, September 2 8:00 am: † Carmela and Benjamin Colombo 9:30 am: † Barbara Pasquarella 11:00 am: † Victoriano Madrid, Jr. 12:30 pm: † Marylou Aquino † Arnie Jipin † Gioconda Gomez Ardittz † Pedro Delgado † Edna Puggioni † Michael Bavaro † Ida Tomassi 6:00 pm: † Deceased of the Jerry S. Roman Family

Monday, September 3 8:00 am: † Felix and Jacqueline Pevieux

Tuesday, September 4 8:00 am: (L) Nigel Geyette

Wednesday, September 5 8:00 am: In Thanksgiving to St. Rita

Thursday, September 6 8:00 am: (L) Mar tha Moreno

Friday, September 7 8:00 am: In Thanksgiving to the Sacred Hear t

Saturday, September 8 8:00 am: † Darlene Weber 5:00 pm: † Gary Brathwaite 7:00 pm: En Accion de Gracias a la Virgen de Car idad del Cobre (L) Father Néstor Varón † Anita Herrera † Niclos Fernández † Jim Dolan † Joseph Woods † Mario Gonzalez † Rosario Vicioso

Sunday, September 9 8:00 am: † Caridad Rodrigues 9:30 am: † Jean Marie Bailey 11:00 am: † Guillermo Alcorta 12:30 pm: † Kelly Sutter † Kathleen Bailey † Joseph Makowski † Rolando Guilarte † Celida Guilarte † Ron Gaffney 6:00 pm: † Víctor Mati

Acepten dócilmente la palabra que ha sido sembrada en ustedes y es capaz de salvarlos. Santiago 1:21b

R E L I G I Ó N P U R A

El evangelio de este domingo nos muestra un Jesús-profeta, con autoridad para interpretar la ley de Dios. Cristo cita a Isaías de forma irónica (cfr. Is 29, 13). Al observar la Ley, los fariseos pretenden honrar a Dios asegurando que nada impuro pasa por sus labios. Con esa práctica, sin embargo, ellos han invertido el sentido de la Ley, convirtiéndola en un simple conjunto de acciones externas. El don de la Ley, mencionado en la primera lectura de este día, nos es dado con plenitud en el Evangelio de Jesús, que nos enseña su verdadero significado y finalidad (cfr. Mt 5, 17). La Ley, cumplida en el Evangelio, existe para formar nuestros corazones y hacernos puros, capaces de vivir en la presencia del Señor. Nos fue dada para que viviéramos y entráramos en posesión de la herencia que nos fue prometida: el Reino de Dios, la vida eterna. Israel, mediante su observancia de la Ley, tenía que ser un ejemplo para las naciones que la rodeaban. Como dice el Apóstol Santiago en la epístola de hoy, el Evangelio nos fue dado para que tuviéramos un nuevo nacimiento por medio de la Palabra de Verdad. Al vivir de acuerdo a la Palabra que hemos recibido, podemos ser ejemplos de la sabiduría de Dios para quienes estén en nuestro derredor. Podemos ser “las primicias” de una nueva humanidad. Esto significa que debemos poner en práctica la Palabra, no solamente escucharla. Como cantamos en el salmo de este domingo y escuchamos en la epístola, tenemos que trabajar por la justicia, cuidando a nuestros hermanos y viviendo de acuerdo a la verdad que Dios ha puesto en nuestros corazones. La Palabra que se nos ha dado es un don perfecto. No debemos añadirle devociones vanas e innecesarias. Tampoco debemos reducirla a los mandamientos que nos agradan o queremos escoger. “Escúchenme”, dice Cristo en el Evangelio de este domingo. Él nos llama hoy a examinar nuestra respuesta a la Ley de Dios.

Lecturas de la Semana

PRIMERA LECTURA Moisés ordena al pueblo guardar los mandamientos de Yavé. Deuteronomio 4:1-2, 6-8

SALMO Señor, ¿quién puede hospedarse en tu tienda? Salmo 15 [14]

SEGUNDA LECTURA Reciban la palabra sembrada entre ustedes, y pongan por obra lo que dice la palabra y no se conformen con oírla. Santiago 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27

EVANGELIO Lo que nos hace impuros son las maldades que salen de dentro, de nuestro propio corazón, no las cosas de afuera. Marcos 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

Lunes · 3 septiembre 1 Cor 2:1-5; Sal 119 (118):97-102; Lc 4:16-30, o las lecturas de la Misa “Por la santificación del trabajo”

Martes · 4 septiembre 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Sal 145 (144):8-14; Lc 4:31-37

Miércoles · 5 septiembre 1 Cor 3:1-9; Sal 33 (32):12-15, 20-21; Lc 4:38-44

Jueves · 6 septiembre 1 Cor 3:18-23; Sal 24 (23):1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lc 5:1-11

Viernes · 7 septiembre 1 Cor 4:1-5; Sal 37 (36):3-6, 27-28, 39-40; Lc 5:33-39

Sábado · 8 septiembre Mi 5:1-4a o Rom 8:28-30; Sal 13 (12):6; Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 [18-23]

Domingo · 9 septiembre Is 35:4-7a; Sal 146 (145):7-10; Sant 2:1-5; Mc 7:31-37

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E l valor de la vida no depende en el lugar que ocupamos.

Depende en la manera que ocupamos este lugar.

—Sta. Thérèse de Lisieux

Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica § 574 Desde los comienzos del ministerio público de Jesús, fariseos y partidarios de Herodes, junto con sacerdotes y escribas, se pusieron de acuerdo para perderle (cf. Mc 3, 6). Por algunas de sus obras (expulsión de demonios, cf. Mt 12, 24; perdón de los pecados, cf. Mc 2, 7; curaciones en sábado, cf. Mc 3, 1-6; interpretación original de los preceptos de pureza de la Ley, cf. Mc 7, 14-23; familiaridad con los publicanos y los pecadores públicos, (cf. Mc 2, 14-17), Jesús apareció a algunos malintencionados sospechoso de posesión diabólica (cf. Mc3, 22; Jn 8, 48; 10, 20). Se le acusa de blasfemo (cf. Mc 2, 7; Jn 5,18; 10, 33) y de falso profetismo (cf. Jn 7, 12; 7, 52), crímenes religiosos que la Ley castigaba con pena de muerte a pedradas (cf. Jn 8, 59; 10, 31).

Humbly welcome the word that has been planted in you and is able to save your souls. James 1:21b

Readings for the Week

FIRST READING For what great nation is there that has gods so close to it as the Lord, our God, is to us? Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8

PSALM The one who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord. Psalm 15

SECOND READING Religion that is pure is this: to care for orphans and widows in their affliction. James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27

GOSPEL This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

Monday · September 3 1 Cor 2:1-5; Ps 119:97-102; Lk 4:16-30, or, for Labor Day, any readings from the Mass “For the Blessings of Human Labor,” nos. 907-911

Tuesday · September 4 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Ps 145:8-14; Lk 4:31-37

Wednesday · September 5 1 Cor 3:1-9; Ps 33:12-15, 20-21; Lk 4:38-44

Thursday · September 6 1 Cor 3:18-23; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 5:1-11

Friday · September 7 1 Cor 4:1-5; Ps 37:3-6, 27-28, 39-40; Lk 5:33-39

Saturday · September 8 Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6; Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 [18-23]

Sunday · September 9 Is 35:4-7a; Ps 146:7-10; Jas 2:1-5; Mk 7:31-37

Today’s Gospel casts Jesus in a prophetic light, as one having authority to interpret God’s law. Jesus’ quotation from Isaiah today is ironic (see Isaiah 29:13). In observing the law, the Pharisees honor God by ensuring that nothing unclean passes their lips. In this, however, they’ve turned the law inside out, making it a matter of simply performing certain external actions. The gift of the law, which we hear God giving to Israel in today’s First Reading, is fulfilled in Jesus’ Gospel, which shows us the law’s true meaning and purpose (see Matthew 5:17). The law, fulfilled in the Gospel, is meant to form our hearts, to make us pure, able to live in the Lord’s presence. The law was given that we might live and enter into the inheritance promised to us—the kingdom of God, eternal life. Israel, by its observance of the law, was meant to be an example to surrounding nations. As James tells us in today’s Epistle, the Gospel was given to us that we might have new birth by the Word of truth. By living the Word we’ve received, we’re to be examples of God’s wisdom to those around us, the “first fruits” of a new humanity. This means we must be “doers” of the Word, not merely hearers of it. As we sing in today’s Psalm and hear again in today’s Epistle, we must work for justice, taking care of our brothers and sisters, and living by the truth God has placed in our hearts. The Word given to us is a perfect gift. We should not add to it through vain and needless devotions. Nor should we subtract from it by picking and choosing which of His laws to honor. “Hear me,” Jesus says in today’s Gospel. Today, we’re called to examine our relationship to God’s law. Is the practice of our religion a pure listening to Jesus, a humble welcoming of the Word planted in us and able to save our souls? Or are we only paying lip-service?

P U R E R E L I G I O N

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Catechism of the Catholic Church

§ 574 From the beginning of Jesus' public ministry, certain Pharisees and partisans of Herod together with priests and scribes agreed together to destroy him. Because of certain acts of his expelling demons, forgiving sins, healing on the sabbath day, his novel interpretation of the precepts of the Law regarding purity, and his familiarity with tax collectors and public sinners--some ill-intentioned persons suspected Jesus of demonic possession. He is accused of blasphemy and false prophecy, religious crimes which the Law punished with death by stoning.

T he value of life does not depend upon the place we

occupy. It depends upon the way we occupy that place.

—St. Thérèse of Lisieux

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Thank you for supporting our Food Pantry because no one should go to bed hungry.

May God bless you!

You can make a difference in the lives of others. Drop off your donations of food or supermarket /

gas gift cards at the Parish Office.

You can also use our “Outreach” envelope, included with your Offertory Envelopes

to make a monetary donation.

ST. MAX OUTREACH The need for food and financial assistance in our area has never been higher. The demand on St. Max’s food pantry has been steadily growing, but support for our food pantry is not keeping up with the need. You can make a real difference in the life of a hungry neighbor. DONATE MONEY OR GROCERY AND / OR GAS GIFT CARDS Every dollar and grocery/gas gift card donated to St. Max Outreach Ministry can help provide food to hungry neighbors or a means to financial stability. DONATE FOOD (Pop-top cans a plus!) You can fight hunger by donating food directly to our food pantry. Every bag of groceries matters. We always welcome donations of non-perishable food items such as: □ Canned Meals: stews, soups, tuna, chicken, salmon, ravioli, etc. □ Peanut Butter □ Crackers □ Canned Vegetables □ Cereal □ Fruits: Fruit cups, Dried Fruit, Applesauce, 100% Juice and Juice Boxes □ Rice □ Pasta □ Dried Beans □ Nuts and trail mix ADDITIONAL ITEMS INCLUDE: □ Soap, Shampoo, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Deodorant, etc.

Monday, September 3 - LABOR DAY - CLOSED: Church Office and Chapel CANCELLED: All Ministry Meetings For an emergency, please call 954-432-0206 8:45 am - 9:45 am: Adoration (CH)

Tuesday, September 4 8:45 am - 9:45 am: Adoration (CH) 10:00 am: PQSC? grupo B (EC 201) 11:00 am - 3:00 pm: Bingo (SH) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm: Life Teen—Teen Tuesday (SH) 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm: Adoration—Life Teen (CHP) 7:15 pm: Why Catholic group 4 (CR)

Wednesday, September 5 8:45 am - 9:45 am: Adoration (CH) 6:15 pm: Adoration and Charismatic Prayer Mtg (CHP) 6:30 pm: Youth Ministry Core Mtg (CR) 7:00 pm: Knights of Columbus Mtg (SH) 7:30 pm: Lideres de los Ministerios Hispanos Mtg (CR)

Thursday, September 6 8:45 am - 9:45 am: Adoration (CH) 10:00 am: Legión de María (SH) • PQSC? grupo J (EC 201) 11:00 am: Pre-School Visitation (CHP) 6:30 pm: Children’s Choir Rehearsal (CH) 7:00 pm: Boy Scouts Nautical (EC 208) • Sea Scouts (EC 207) 7:30 pm: PQSC? grupo D (EC204) • PQSC? grupo I (CR) 7:30 pm: Adult Choir Rehearsal (CH) 7:45 pm: Young Adult - Holy Nation Sanctified (EC 206) 8:00 pm: Grupo de Oración Carismático (SH)

Friday, September 7 8:45 am - 9:45 am: Adoration (CH) 10:00 am: Clases Sobre el Catecismo (EC 201) 11:00 am: Pre-School Visitation (CHP)

Saturday, September 8 10:00 am: PQSC group F (CR) 1:30 pm: Why Catholic Group 7 (CR) 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Knights of Columbus Set-Clean (SH / KTCN) 6:00 pm: Dinner - Knights of Columbus (SH / KTCN)

Sunday, September 9 After Masses: Tootsie Roll Drive - Knights of Columbus After 12:30 pm Mass: Reception - Knights of Columbus 2:00 pm: Baptisms 4:00 pm: LifeTeen Band Rehearsal (CH) • LifeTeen - Setup (SH) After the 6:00 pm Mass: LifeTeen and Edge (SH)

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Welcome all public school students!! Come and experience Jesus’ love and learn more about the Catholic faith. Enroll your sons and daughters in Religious Education Classes NOW! Registration closes on September 3rd. Scholarships are available according to family need. Please speak with Maryann Hotchkiss, Director of Religious Education. A gift of faith lasts forever. Classes are available for all elementary and middle school students. Forms are available in the Church /Religious Education Offices or online at www.stmax.cc *Classes that are currently full and closed to new registrations are:

• Sunday Year 1 Confirmation • Sunday Year 2 Confirmation

Preparation for all Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, First Communion, and / or Confirmation is a minimum of 2 consecutive years. Families requesting the Baptism of children 7 years old or more must register the child in Religious Education classes. Students in First Grade may begin the preparation for the Sacrament of First Communion. Students in Seventh Grade may begin the preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. The RCIA High School process is offered to all public high school students requesting sacraments.

Parents and Grandparents: Are you missing one of your sacraments? Communion? Confirmation? Prayerfully consider receiving sacraments now through our parish RCIA journey of faith. Weekly sessions for adults of all ages will be held Thursdays from 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm in our Education Center beginning October 4th within a loving and caring environment. For more information contact Maryann 954-885-7260 or Deacon Scott 954-812-6690. RCIA Registration Forms are available in the Church and Religious Education Offices and online. Volunteer Corner Many thanks to all new and returning volunteers! You enrich our parish community by your service. Check the mail delivered to your home this coming week for important information regarding a calendar of September workshops and meetings! See you soon!!

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

• Searching for a spiritual Home? Our “no strings” inquiry series begins Thursday, October 4, at 7:30 pm.

• Ideal opportunity for learning offered to adults who haven’t received either Baptism, Confirmation, and/or Eucharist.

• Explore our faith with the RCIA Ministry Team: Deacon Scott, Maggy Deeb, Avis Gomez and Maryann Hotchkiss, DRE

• For information 954-885-7260 Registration forms are in the Church Office and online at www.stmax.cc

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Come Join Us as we Explore the G M !

Monday, September 3 is LABOR DAY

CLASS WILL BE CANCELLED We will resume on Monday, September 10

Every Monday, classes will be held from 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm in room 205 of the St. Max Education Center. “Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ” For more information, call Rick at 786-525-6215

Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine Casa Romeu

Sergio's Restaurant Pines Ale House

Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

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St. Max Parishioners

We appreciate all of the support from the community to make this retreat a beautiful success.

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MINISTERIO DISCIPULADO Iglesia Catolica San Maximiliano Kolbe

Fondos para el retiro

H o r a 8:30 pm

D o n a c i ó n $ 8.00

L u g a r Salón Social - San Maximiliano Kolbe

Y O U T H M I N I S T R Y

EVERY TUESDAY Teen Tuesday

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Social Hall

Adoration 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm | Social Hall

We are created for great things. We are meant to live with a joy

that penetrates the darkness of this world. We desire more

from our relationships and experiences. We want to live a bold life.

We crave a love that will never leave us. We are meant to experience life.

EVERY SUNDAY

Youth Mass 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Church

Life Night (High School)

& EDGE Night (Middle School) After the Youth Mass | Social Hall

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