“Jesus told him, ‘Go your way; your faith has saved you.’ Immediately he received his sight and followed him on the way.” - Mark 10:52

The XVI Synod of Bishops

Recently, Pope Francis announced that there would be a worldwide synod exploring ways in which the universal church can improve its ability to listen to the faithful. The theme for the synod is, “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission.”

The Holy Spirit continues to guide the church as he has guided her in the upper room at Pentecost. Pope Francis reminds us that we must continue to reflect on our life and mission so to better impact the world and increase our ability to encounter Christ. Your participation and input are a necessary and vital piece to this process. We will be announcing the date(s) of our own parish consultive sessions soon.

The Prayer of the Synod

Adsumus Sancte Spiritus
We stand before You, Holy Spirit,
as we gather together in Your name.
With You alone to guide us,
make Yourself at home in our hearts;
Teach us the way we must go
and how we are to pursue it.
We are weak and sinful;
do not let us promote disorder.
Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path
nor partiality influence our actions.
Let us find in You our unity
so that we may journey together to eternal life
and not stray from the way of truth
and what is right.
All this we ask of You,
who are at work in every place and time,
in the communion of the Father and the Son,
forever and ever.
Amen.

As we respond in faith to God’s call, our way becomes less our own and more of one united to his love. Jesus invites us to follow him, and when our spiritual blindness interferes with our ability to do so, Jesus heals and redeems us through his compassionate love. Jesus guides his disciples and they support one another.

November 2nd through November 10th all Mass intentions are offered for our loved ones we remember during this All Souls’ Novena.

Please take an envelope located on the table at the entrance of the church and in the Parish Office.

Fill out the envelope remembering your loved ones and place it into the offertory basket or bring it to the Parish Office.

All Saints’ Day Mass will be celebrated on Monday, November 1st at 8:00am.

Most Reverend Joseph F. Naumann
Chairman, USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities

Although we must cherish, protect, and defend human life year-round, the Catholic Church in the United States sets aside each October as Respect Life Month.

This year’s theme, Christ Our Hope: In Every Season of Life, is particularly suited for our times. While attacks against human life seem to grow ever more numerous and callous, we know that Christ has conquered sin and death. Through our Christian hope in the Resurrection, we are given the grace to persevere in faith.

Be assured of my prayers for you and for our common efforts to bring about a world in which every life is cherished. And so, together, may we hold fast to Christ, our hope.

RCIA class will begin again this fall.

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming fully initiated into the Catholic Church through receiving Baptism, Confirmation and Communion or interested in learning more about the Catholic faith please on contact the Parish Office or Carmen Kelley at [email protected]

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Father, all the elements of nature obey Your commands.
Protect us and all Your people
During this season of storms and hurricanes.
Calm our fears and help us to prepare
Our hearts as well as our homes.
Help us to see You
In all we may encounter,
And help us to minister to each other
In Your Name.
Through Christ Our Lord,
Amen.

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Time to listen to each other

Along with every other Catholic diocese on the planet, the Archdiocese of Miami marked the opening of the worldwide Synod on Synodality with a solemn Mass Oct. 17, 2021.

Catholic 'beliefs' and the abortion debate

Well, yes, in precisely the same sense that Catholics "believe" that the Earth is spherical, not flat; that Venus is the second planet in the solar system; that a water molecule is composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom; that blood circulates through the body; that the human heart has four chambers; and so forth and so on.

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Pope at Audience: Freedom is born in God’s love, grows in charity

At the Wednesday General Audience, Pope Francis continues his catechesis on St Paul’s Letter to the Galatians, emphasising that Christian freedom is expressed in serving others.

Church sex abuse: A letter from a survivor

A survivor addresses seminarians through a letter, in which she shares her pain from her past as well as her hopes for the future of the entire Church.

Pope: The dignity of the patient comes before sickness and profit

Pope Francis receives in audience a delegation from the Campus Bio-Medico University Hospital of Rome and commends its work and Christian approach to healthcare.

Pope: Overcoming hunger is one of humanity’s great challenges

In a message to the Director General of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization, Pope Francis says we must adopt “innovative solutions” to transform the way we produce and consume food “for the well-being of people and of the planet.”

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What does the Church say about the COVID-19 vaccine? The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (Vatican) the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops (FCCB) have stated that it is morally acceptable to use the COVID-19 vaccines.

The Archdiocese of Miami’s guidelines for masks and social distancing have not changed. Vaccinated people can get COVID. Whether they can then transmit the virus to others, is unclear. We should continue to encourage those who are hesitant to be vaccinated to do so at their earlier convenience. Children 12 year of age and older are now eligible.

In addition to providing our parishioners with the option to view our Masses online, we are also simulcasting our weekend Masses outside at the church entrance and throughout our gardens for those who cannot find comfortable space in the church building and for those who prefer to socially distance outdoors. If you need to receive the Eucharist by tongue, please direct yourself towards the priest during Holy Communion.

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For all who have contracted coronavirus, we pray for care and healing.

For those who are particularly vulnerable, we pray for safety and protection.

For all who experience fear or anxiety, we pray for peace of mind and spirit.

For affected families who are facing difficult decisions between food on the table or public safety, we pray for policies that recognize their plight.

For those who do not have adequate health insurance, we pray that no family will face financial burdens alone.

For those who are afraid to access care due to immigration status, we pray for recognition of the God-given dignity of all.

For our brothers and sisters around the world, we pray for shared solidarity.

For public officials and decisionmakers, we pray for wisdom and guidance.

Father, during this time may your Church be a sign of hope, comfort and love to all. Grant peace. Grant comfort. Grant healing.

Be with us, Lord.
Amen.

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This Week Stewardship

For Your Information

Pike Electric is renting our field to store their equipment and supplies for $3,200 per month. Pike is the company working on the Electric lines throughout the Keys.

The land to the west on Vaca Cut is private property in the process of being developed.

Grand total	$6,893
October 17th, 2021
Offertory	$3,477
Debt Reduction	$455
Electronic Giving @ WeShare	$1,227
Devotional Candles	$140
All Souls’ Novena	$145
Poor Box	$529
Mass Intentions	$20
Funeral Donation	$900

San Pablo Parish takes only one collection at each weekend Mass.

Attention Parishioners:

If you receive text messages or emails from “clergy” asking for gifts of any kind, especially those of financial nature, please know that they are scammers. Clergy would not ask for donations through those channels. You can report the scam to Florida’s Consumer Protection Division, by visiting www.myfloridalegal.com or by calling the Fraud Hotline, 1-866-966-7226.

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Abby Cafiero
Amy Catanach
Ann Marie Palermo
Barbara María Gooch
Barbara Musacchia
Barbara Sanchez
Bernie Wilhelm
Bill McQueen
Bob Wimmer
Bonnie Cucchi
Catherine Diaz
Cecelia & Christine Mattino
Cheryl Biagini
Debra Loeffler
Don Benz
Doris Careaga
Elena Southcott

Father Ed Prus
Frankie Wise
Gabriel Carpintero
Haidee Martinez
James Walton
Jany Wisnewski
Jeannie Platt
Joann Henning
Joe Supp
John Luce
John & Judy Arnold
Joyce De-Marco
Karen Moll
Karen Wimmer
Marie Schmidt
Mark Horne
Mark Margenot

Mary Love
Maureen Cummins
Mike Puto
Nancy Ahearn
Neal Rathburn
Nidia Barakat
Paul Arena
Peter Pittman
Ricardo Gonzalez
Rita Sciascia
Sara Joseph-Rager
Susana Leguizamon
Tatyana Hribar
Vanesa Drohobycki
Wilma Tarlton

If you would like to add a name to the Sicklist, or if there has been a change in status of the sick person, either from healing or passing away, please contact the Parish Office and include your name, phone number and/or email address and identify the names of those you requested.

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Your generosity to the ABCD, helps the Church, in your name, to serve so many in our communities. We cannot do it without your support.

If you have not yet made your gift, please do so today by visiting www.isupportabcd.org.

Our Parish depends on YOU! Remembering the good works of the Church in your Estate Plans helps ensure the Church carries on after your passing.

Please contact the Office of Planned Giving at (305) 762-1112 to learn more.

“Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters. Did not God choose those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who love him?” - James 2: 5

Discrimination and prejudice are evils in our society. To be Christian disciples and good stewards, we must understand the kingdom of God is open to ALL who love Him.

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