Rooted in ancient Christian tradition, the month of November is a traditional time for visiting graves of loved ones, praying for the souls in purgatory and offering masses for the eternal repose of all the faithful departed.

The All Souls Novena begins on November 2nd.

The special envelopes for the novena can be obtained in the entrance of the church or in the Parish office. Simply list the names of your loved ones on the envelope, put your offering inside and place them in the offertory basket. The envelopes will remain in a glass box on the altar to offer the mass for them during nine consecutive days.

Novena de Todos los Fieles Difuntos

Enraizado en la antigua tradición cristiana, el mes de Noviembre es el tiempo tradicional para visitar las tumbas de seres queridos, rezar por las almas del purgatorio y ofrecer misas por el eterno descanso de todos los fieles difuntos.

La Novena de Todos los Fieles Difuntos comienza el 2 de Noviembre.

Los sobres especiales para la novena pueden obtenerse en la entrada de la Iglesia o en la oficina parroquial. Simplemente escriba los nombres de sus seres queridos en el sobre, incluya su ofrenda y entréguelos en la canasta de la colecta. Los sobres permanecerán en una caja de cristal sobre el altar para ofrecer la misa por ellos durante nueve días consecutivos.

The Legion of Mary invites you to pray the Rosary on Tuesdays at 10:00am in the Parish Hall.

If you need more information, please leave a message for Cecilia Castillo in the Parish Office.

The Pontifical Choir will sing for major liturgical celebrations in the life of the archdiocese celebrated by the Archbishop of Miami in his Cathedral-Church and elsewhere. These include Chrism Mass, ordinations of deacons, priests, and bishops, the Rite of Election, the Rite of Reception, the annual Wedding Anniversary Mass, and the Archbishop’s Thanks-for-Giving Mass. The liturgical obligations of the choir are such that they will not interfere with a chorister’s participation in their parish’s music program. Most liturgies are on Saturday mornings or Sunday afternoons at the Cathedral of Saint Mary in Miami.

Membership in the choir is open to organists, choir directors, canters, and other singers from throughout the three-county area of the archdiocese. The ability to read music, though recommended is not required. Only a simple placement audition and the ability to commit to the rehearsal schedule is necessary. Regular rehearsals, beginning in September, will be on Saturday mornings, approximately twice monthly at the cathedral.

For further information or to schedule a placement audition, email Max Tenney, Archdiocesan Director of Sacred Music at mtenny@theadom.org

Catholic Hospice

The Volunteer Services Department offers an array of volunteer opportunities for individuals like you looking to join an organization committed to providing care to vulnerable populations.

By volunteering with us, you can choose to join our many special programs:

• Companion Care,
• Acts of Kindness Project,
• Camp Erin,
• We Honor Veterans,
• Pet Peace of Mind and more!

For information, email: volunteerservices@catholichospice.org

Office of Detention Ministry

The Office of Detention Ministry of the Archdiocese of Miami is looking for priests and lay volunteers for one of thirty correctional facilities in Miami-Dade.

For more information, please email Deacon Edgardo Farias at efarias@theadom.org or visit https://detentionministry.org

Pregnancy Help Center

The Respect Life Pregnancy Help Centers of the Archdiocese of Miami are looking for volunteers at our three locations. We have two in Broward County and one in Miami-Dade County.

There are plenty of ways to serve if you feel called to do so: office duties, such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, counseling clients, organizing baby clothes, and other donations are among some of the ways you can help.

Apply at: www.respectlifemiami.org/volunteer

Saturday, October 19, 2024

• 4:00 pm - Fr. Govin

Sunday, October 20, 2024

• 8:30 am - Fr. Hoyer
• 10:00 am - Fr. Jude
• 11:30 am - Fr. Govin
• 1:00 pm - Fr. Govin

Saturday, October 26, 2024

• 4:00 pm - Fr. Govin

Sunday, October 27, 2024

• 8:30 am - Fr. Hoyer
• 10:00 am - Fr. Hoyer
• 11:30 am - Fr. Govin
• 1:00 pm - Fr. Govin

This Celebrant schedule may change due to unforeseen circumstances.

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How Does Online Giving Benefit Me and My Church?

Donor Benefits:

• Convenient anytime, anywhere access through the internet.
• Secure and Confidential. Adheres to banking security standards.
• Flexible. Start, stop and change your contributions at any time.
• Simple. No need to contact your bank or the church office.
• Contribute using direct withdrawal (ACH) or credit cards.

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• Stabilize Contributions. Regularly scheduled gifts occur automatically. Allows church to effectively manage monthly expenses.
• Direct Donations. A simple way to contribute to classes, individual events, holiday needs, special donations, and more.
• Secure and Confidential. No need to store member account information.
• Current. A tool for people who prefer to use electronic services.

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The Archdiocese of Miami has heard reports of scammers impersonating Archbishop Thomas Wenski and some of our priests on Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms, as well as via texts and phone calls. Please be aware that no archdiocesan priest or bishop will ever contact you directly asking for money, gift cards or anything else.

If you, your friends, family, or parish staff receive a direct message from anyone impersonating Archbishop Wenski or one of our priests, please do not respond.

Report the fake account immediately to the social media platform and let the archdiocesan Communications Office know by emailing mrivas@theadom.org

Impersonator scams also should be reported to the Federal Trade Commission by calling 1-877-382-4357; or Florida’s Consumer Protection Division, 1-866-966-7226. Find out more about the types of scams making the rounds at myfloridalegal.com

When we practice stewardship, we have the ability to transform lives. Christian discipleship is a decision to follow the Lord regardless of the cost. This commitment is not achieved in one single action or in a series of actions but throughout one’s entire life.

“For the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Mark 10:45)

If you held a mirror up to your life, would it reflect God’s love and mercy?
If you are struggling with this, try changing your attitude from “I want more” to “thank you God for everything you have given me, I have enough to share”. This change in perspective will bring you joy through service to others. Pray daily to become less self-centered and to become more God-centered.

Cuando practicamos la corresponsabilidad, tenemos la capacidad de transformer vidas. El discipulado cristiano es una decision de sequir al Señor cueste lo que cueste. Este compromiso no se logra en una sola acción o en una serie de acciones, sino a lo largo de toda la vida.

“El Hijo del Hombre no vino para que le sirvieran sino para servir y dar su vida para res-catarnos” (Marcos 10:45)

Si pusieras un espejo delante de tu vida, ¿reflejaria el amor y la misericordia de Dios?
Si estás luchando con esto, intenta cambiar tu actitud de “quiero más” a “gracias a Dios por todo lo que me has dado, tengo suficiente para compartir.” Este cambio de perspectiva te traerá alegria a través del servicio a los demás. Ora diariamente para ser menos egocéntrico y para estar más concentrado en Dios.

ABCD - Stewardship

Stewardship is a way of life; we recognize by faith that everything we are and everything we have are gifts from God. Stewardship is not a matter of giving a little more; rather, it is a way of life.

“Do not be afraid; just have faith.”
- Mark 5:36

Jesus spoke these simple words to the synagogue official before curing the little girl. We are all faced with challenges and tribulations daily.

Do we truly have faith as good stewards and place things in His hands or are we afraid and feel troubled?

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As of today, we would like to provide an update on our parish’s performance for the 2024 ABCD. Please find below a summary of our parish’s progress:

• Parish Goal: $97,062.00
• Total Gifts: $87,178.00
• Gift Over/Under: $9,884.00

Our commitment to the 2024 ABCD as a parish is a testimony to our collective faith and the love we have for those in need. Though we have made significant progress, we’ve yet to meet our goal. Every contribution helps, and with your support, we can make a real difference. Please take a moment to consider making a gift to the ABCD today - helping us achieve our goal and offering love and compassion to those who need it most.

If you have not already done so, please make your pledge to ABCD today.

ABCD - Mayordomía

La corresponsabilidad es una forma de vida; reconocemos por fe que todo lo que somos y todo lo que temenos son dones de Dios. La corresponsabilidad no es una cuestión de dar un poco más, sino una forma de vida.

“No temas, basta que tengas fe.”
- Marcos 5:36

Jesús dijo estas palabras sencillas al funcionario de la sinagoga antes de curar a la niña. Todos nos enfrentamos a desafíos y tribulaciones a diario.

¿Realmente tenemos fe como buenos corresponsable y ponemos las cosas en Sus manos o tenemos miedo y nos preocupados?

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When you register in the parish, come to mass on Sundays and participate in parish activities, you are practicing your faith and are considered an active parishioner. When you use the offertory envelops or online giving, you are showing your commitment in supporting your parish, as well as creating a record of your active presence in the community. Registration is required for receiving any parish official document, such as eligibility certificates to be godparents, permits to celebrate sacraments in other churches, school verification for children, or any other letter for legal purposes. Registration for at least six months is required for the celebration of sacraments.

Registration forms are available online or by calling the parish office (954) 458-1590.

Thanks for becoming a member of our community of St. Matthew in Hallandale Beach.

- Fr. Govin

Cuando usted se registra en la parroquia, asiste a misa los domingos y participa en las actividades parroquiales, usted está practicando su fe y es considerado un parroquiano activo. Cuando usted usa los sobres de ofrenda o donación en línea, usted está mostrando su compromiso en apoyar su parroquia y proveyendo un récord de su presencia activa en la comunidad. La registration es requerida para recibir cualquier documento oficial de la parroquia, como certificados de elegibilidad para ser padrinos, permisos para celebrar sacramentos en otras iglesias, verificaciones para las escuelas de sus niños, o cualquier otra carta para asuntos legales. Estar registrados, por al menos seis meses, es necesario para la celebración de sacramentos.

Los formularios para inscribirse están disponibles en el internet o llamando a la oficina parroquial (954) 458- 1590.

Gracias por hacerse miembro de nuestra comunidad de St. Matthew en Hallandale Beach.

- Padre Govin