Our mission is to live the Gospel message and to bring God’s Trinitarian love to

others in order to be a beacon of light and hope for all.

Masses / Misas

Monday-Friday: 7:30AM English Saturday: 8:30AM , 5 PM (Vigil) English Sunday: 8:30AM,10:30AM, 5:30PM English 12:30PM Español Eve of Holy Days: 7:00PM (Vigil) English Holy Days: 7:30AM , 10:30AM English 7 PM Español

Fr. José N. Alfaro Pastor

Fr. Yamil Miranda

Parochial Vicar Dennis Jordan, José Alemán & Javier Inda Deacons

Parish Office

Phone: 305-871-5780 Fax: 305-871-5781

Monday-Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM Sunday 9:00AM - 2:00PM

School Office Phone: 305-871-5766 Fax: 305-876-1755

Pre-K2 through 8th Grade

Mrs. Maria Teresa Peréz

Principal

St Joseph’s Convent Servants of the Pierced Hearts of

Jesus & Mary Phone :305-871-3246

Sunday, September 24, 2017 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

4020 Curtiss Parkway, Virginia Gardens, FL 33166 Website: www.blessed-trinity.org

Prayer for Catechists O God, our Heavenly Father, you have given us the gift of these catechists to be heralds of the Gospel to our parish family. We lift them up to you in thanksgiving and intercede for them concerning their hopes and needs. May we be attentive to the presence of your Word in them, a Word that lifts up and affirms, calls forth and challenges, is compassionate and consoles. We pray that our parish family will always be blessed with those who have responded to the call to share in Christ’s prophetic mission as catechists. May we too be open to the universal call to service that Christ addresses to all of his disciples, contributing our gifts to the communion of faith, the Church. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen. Copyright © 2017, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. Image: Missionary Disciples, Michele Hehenberger, courtesy of Das Grup, Inc. To order publication no. 7-559, visit store.USCCB.org or call 800-235-8722.

C A T E C H E T I C A L

S U N D A Y

The Grief Share Ministry will begin on Sunday, September 24, 2017. The 13 week program will be held on Sundays from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the School Library. This program is for those who have gone through the death of a loved one, spouse, child, parent, relative or friend. The Blessed Trinity group is led by caring people who have experienced loss and grief and have rebuilt their lives. Our leaders here will walk with you on the long path through grief, recovery, and healing to find the new normal in your life.

Every Wednesday at 7:30 PM

Rosary for Life is prayed at 7:00 PM

Please join us and spend an hour with Jesus!

If you have a nice smile and a warm personality, we need you as a member of our Welcome Committee. We will be having an informative meeting in a few weeks. For more details please contact Isis Ortiz, at isisortiz1107@yahoo.com or at (305) 733-9910.

If a Sunday Mass is offered for one of your loved ones, the ushers will be happy to designate you as the gift bearers. Simply make sure that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the beginning of Mass before they have picked anyone else and be sure to dress

appropriately.

Are you in 5th grade or older? Have you received your 1st Communion? Do you want to assist the clergy during the Mass? Meeting to review roles & responsibilities coming soon. If you are interested in becoming an altar server, please contact Linda Preston at 305-871-5780 or Linda@blessed-trinity.org

S E ALTAR V E R

The Rosary group meets in the Church everyday after morning mass to pray the Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy. You are welcomed to join them. Monday—Friday 8AM Saturday 9AM

All adults of the parish & community are invited to join us for BUNCO on Thursday, September 28th, 7PM in the BT Parish Hall. $4.00 is the cost for

an evening of delicious food, games, fun, and lots of laughs! 50/50 tickets are $1 or 3/$2! Plan now to come and bring your friends. See you there!

Archdiosese of Miami—Detention Ministry “ I was in prison, and you visisted me…” Matthew 25:36

We are called to Evangelize everywhere! We would like to start this ministry here

at Blessed Trinity and are looking for people that would be interested in joining this ministry. The Archdio-cese is holding the 2017 Detention Ministry Training (DMT) on November 11, 2017 from 8:30 am to 1 pm at the Pastoral Center, 9401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami Shores. Training will cover: * Integral Prison Pastoral Care * Spirituality in Prison * Leading a Dynamic Liturgy in Prison * Correctional Institution Regulations, safety & security

If interested in joining or heading this ministry, please call the Parish Office!

The Sacrament of Baptism will be celebrated on the following dates: ENGLISH: First Sunday of every month @ 2PM ESPAÑOL: Segundo domingo de cada mes @ 2PM

Baptismal Preparation classes will be offered: ENGLISH: First Thursday of every month @ 7PM ESPAÑOL: Segundo jueves de cada mes @ 7PM

Baptism papers MUST be turned in by the 15th of the previous month. Los documentos del Bautismo DEBEN ser entregados a no más tardar que el 15

del mes anterior. Please, call the parish office for more information

Anointing of the Sick is a Sacrament of Healing Anyone who is ill, anticipating surgery, or undergoing medical testing is encouraged to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.

Please call the Parish Office to schedule an appointment with one of our priests.

Next weekend September 30 and October 1, we welcome Fr. Elvis Gonzalez who will be preaching over the weekend masses. Fr. Elvis González was born in Nicaragua. He came to Miami at the age of 15 and graduated from Miami Coral Park Senior High School in 2004 and entered St. John Vianney College Seminary in Miami. He completed his studies for the priesthood at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach. He was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Miami on May 11, 2013. He served as a parochial vicar at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in

Kendall until June 2015, when he was appointed archdiocesan Vocations Director. Casserole Meals for Camillus House Ministry

Please remember to cook your Baked Ziti so that you can deliver your meal on Monday, September 25th at the school’s parking lot from 6:50 p.m. to 7:20 p.m.

Do you want to join our Ministry? Contact one of the following: Ileana Rodriguez (786) 302-7808 or Ana Drew (786) 247-4859 or email us at btcamillus@gmail.com

What the Word “Catechetical” Means? The root word, "catechesis," is from a Greek word meaning "to echo, or resound." Catechesis is the act of resounding or bringing the Church's teachings to the world. A catechist is one who teaches in the name of the Church. Catechesis is a distinct and special ministry in the Church. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church makes clear, “Catechesis is intimately bound up with the whole of the Church’s life . . . her inner growth and correspondence with God’s plan depend essentially on catechesis” (no. 7). This ministry of teaching in the name of the Church has a profound dignity, which is why catechists are formally commissioned by the Church. It is only fitting that we set aside a day to highlight this ministry and invite the entire church community to think about our responsibility to share our faith with others.

Message from Archbishop Thomas Wenski 2nd Collection this week will be an emergency collection for all those in the Caribbean and SE United States that have been affected by Hurricane Irma.

With gratitude for your understanding and support.

Week of September 17: $14,715.10 Thank you for your generosity! Gracias por su generosidad!

CELEBRANT INTENTION REQUESTED BY Saturday, September 23 Vigil

5:00 PM Fr. Alfaro Kenia Espinal Snoke - Happy Birth-day

Marietta Heckinger

Miami Airport Chapel 7:00 PM Fr. Yamil, Dc. Inda

For all travelers Parish Priests & Deacons

Sunday, September 24 8:30 AM Fr. Yamil Dc. Alemán

† Anthony Mascaro His family

10:30 AM Fr. Alfaro People of the Parish Parish Priests & Deacons 12:30 PM Fr. Alfaro † Sandy Santos

† Andres Quintero Recién Fallecidos: † Roberto Ferrer † Lazaro Santana † Emma Donado † Judith Ravé † Hugo Ferrer

Charles y familia Su familia Sacerdotes y Deáconos Familia Castillo Familia Castillo Familia Castillo

5:30 PM Fr. Yamil † José Fernandez Marlina family Monday, September 25 7:30 AM Fr. Alfaro María Luisa Gras

Margarita Esquerra Her family Su hermana

Tuesday, September 26 7:30 AM Fr. Yamil Pamela Zambrano - Happy Birthday Her family

Wednesday, September 27 7:30 AM Fr. Alfaro In Thanksgiving Amaro family

Thursday, September 28 7:30 AM Fr. Alfaro † María & Reinaldo Esquivel Parish Priests & Deacons

Friday, September 29 7:30 AM Fr. Yamil Nora Reyes - Happy Birthday † Yolanda J Andreu † Sebastian Ortiz

Lucia Reyes Her daughter & gandsons His friends & family

Saturday, September 30 8:30 AM Fr. Alfaro † John Cavalier Carmen Tapp Vigil 5:00 PM Fr. Yamil

Dc. Alemán † Phoebe Ramsdeu Clough family

Miami Airport Chapel 7:00 PM Dc. Alemán For all travelers Parish Priests & Deacons Sunday, October 1 8:30 AM Fr. Yamil

Fr. Elvis González

Paul Beata - Special intentions Lucia Reyes

10:30 AM Fr. Alfaro, Fr. Alfaro, Fr. Elvis

People of the Parish Parish Priests & Deacons

12:30 PM Fr. Elvis González Dc. Inda

† Andres Quintero His family

5:30 PM Fr. Elvis González

Enriquez López Sr - Healing Paul Dotson

Victoria González Baltar Nicholas Schaffer Milagros González Gregory Pizzi Fred Succo Richard Vázquez Hans Baumann Gene Falcon Gerry Trepanier Charles Perks Celeste Hurst Jimmy and Libia Restrepo Elisa Cotón Ruth Coward Dottie Adams Antonia Esther González Steve Randolph Rose Bechamps William and Joan Sachs Carol Snoke Elaine Floyd Ovelinda Rodríguez Evie Sholtis Ana María Tillit Margarita Jordan Isabel González Hunter Ciccarelli Gina W Prudence Highfield Tana Verdooren, Rafael Zayas Mike Sinclair Adrienne Nápoles Huizenga Celeste Nápoles Víctor Marchena Valia Melaragno-Skelton June Malaragno Francisco Gil Juan Carlos Sanabria Elizabeth Annable Kathleen Thierfelder Damian Benalcazar Minerva Varona Raquel Aneiros Norma Faraldo Charlie Lucas David Foulkes Carolina Corchuelo

We continue to pray for all in need. If you or anyone in your family is in need of prayer, please call the Parish office so we can add you to our list. Please remember to keep us updated if the situation changes and you would like to be taken off the list.

Continuamos rezando por todos los necesitados. Si usted o alguien de su familia necesita que oremos por sus intenciones, por favor llame a la oficina para incluirlos en la lista. Por favor recuerden de avisarnos si cambia su situación y quieren que los quitemos de la lista.

The Little Burgundy Book!

This weekend you will find in your pews a “little burgundy book”. This book is being distributed four weeks prior to Stewardship Sunday. For these next four weeks, each of us is asked to spend six minutes a day with this Little Book and the sacred readings. Be sure to to take your time with the Scripture passage. The Lord is present in these words! Be open to whatever word or phrase catches you, for it is the Lord who speaks to you through these words.

Ministry Activities

Monday Legion of Mary 7PM 3rd Gr Classroom

Tuesday Womens Emmaus 7PM Carney Center

Wednesday Children's Choir Rehearsal 3PM Church

Wednesday Holy Hour 7:30PM Church

Thursday TMIY 6AM Parish Hall

Thursday Adult Choir Rehearsal 7PM Church

Jueves Ministerio de Intercesión 7PM Carney Center

Thursday Compass 7:30PM 7th Gr Classroom

Viernes Clases de Bibilia 7PM 7th Gr Classroom

Sunday Griefshare 2PM Library

Sunday CCD 9AM Classrooms

V ENCUENTRO RESUMEN PARROQUIAL

La Conferencia Nacional de Obispos de EEUU comenzó este año un proceso de reflexión y acción eclesial llamado el “V Encuentro.” A través de este Encuentro, se invita a todos los católicos en los Estados Unidos a una intensa actividad misionera, consulta, desarrollo de liderazgo e identificación de buenas prácticas ministeriales en el espíritu de la Nueva Evangelización. Nuestra parroquia participó de este Encuentro. He aquí algunas de las ideas que surgieron a lo largo del proceso, la participación comunitaria e individual de los distintos apostolados y ministerios parroquiales hispanos:

- Ayuda en el 11 grado y 12 grado de la secundaria, asesorando sobre las becas disponibles - Cuidado de niños para que las parejas jóvenes asistan a grupos en la iglesia. - Visitar a los recién casados de la parroquia, con al-gún obsequio y así presentarles los grupos de parejas que hay y otros ministerios. - Más eventos hispanos, como por ejemplo: Noche hispana en el mes de la hispanidad o las fiestas de la Virgen de países hispanos. Y muchos mas. Es importante entender lo que significa “LA PERIFERIA” y dar-nos cuenta que no es algo que está muy lejano, puede ser el her-mano que está a tu lado y reconocer que todos tenemos algo de periferia, así seremos “DISCÍPULOS MISIONEROS: TESTI-GOS DEL AMOR DE DIOS. “

Gracias por su dedicación!

Blessed Trinity Parish

65th Anniversary Mass!

April 28th, 2018

Get ready to enjoy an evening of dinner, dancing and entertainment

Save the Date: March 17, 2018

2018 Save the Dates!

Blessed Trinity Church and School 65th Anniversary

Put your passion into action by helping us to fundraise!!! Please REGISTER TODAY at www.sebastianstrong.org.