Catholic Owned Volume 1, Issue 13

Volume 1, Issue 13 December 21, 2023

Where Catholics Forge Practical Connections in the Marketplace

In This Issue

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1. From the Founders

5. Business Directory

2. About Catholic Owned

6. This Week

3. From the Desk of Monsignor

7. From the Desk of Monsignor

4. New Member Spotlights

8. Liturgical Content

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Acknowledgements GLORIA DEO REGINA CAELI

SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR Monsignor Oscar F Castaneda

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OUR SPONSORS OUR READERS Slaves of Jesus and Mary

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From the Founders

Dear Catholic Owned Readers, Welcome to the thirteenth and final issue of Catholic Owned for 2023. What a remarkable series of Issues we have released, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to serve this remarkable community.

This week is a special double issue, with two articles from Monsignor Castaneda, feasts galore, and plenty to celebrate as we welcome the Promised Savior.

We have so much more in store for you in 2024, but for now we pause and give thanks to God for the immense blessings and extraordinary graces that have been bestowed on Catholic Owned and our community this year. We pray for a blessed Embertide, Christmastide, and New Year for you and your loved ones.

Please include us in your Mass and prayer intentions, and be assured of our continual prayers for you.

with fraternal affection,

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About

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Catholic Owned exists to propagate Knowledge of, Devotion to, and Love & Admiration for the Immaculate Heart of Mary, in reparation for the many sins & blasphemies against her.

We achieve this by helping Catholics forge practical connections in the marketplace, helping you make one less compromise at a time.

By living a more wholly Catholic life, we can be more free to pursue ever greater devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus through the Immaculate Heart of Mary- what is known to be the sweetest path to sainthood.

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From the Desk of Monsignor

Dear friends, Advent is a time of waiting. We wait through the longest nights of the year for the light of dawn.

Families wait for the holidays to come together to celebrate, children wait for Christmas day to open their presents. Others wait for their health to improve, the poor wait for their food and prisoners wait to be set free.

There are two ways kinds of waiting: waiting with anxiousness and fear; and, waiting with trust, making room for God to show us the way.

Advent is also the time to be closer to Mary. We do not want our failures or sins to discourage us from seeking Jesus through Mary, She was chosen from all eternity and preserved from original sin and conceived Immaculate to be the Mother of the Lord and her perfect sinlessness was the source of her glory. At the Annunciation, she made possible for us to hope for our salvation.

At the Mass of the Immaculate Conception, the Church sings before the Gospel reading: "Tota pulchra es Maria et macula originalis non est in te." “Mary, you are all beautiful and there is no original spot on you.”

This holy season also brings us close to the memories of Mary's apparition on the barren hill of Tepeyak, Mexico. There, our Lady spoke to a humble native who walked fifteen miles every day to attend Mass.

She invited him to trust. She was there as his Mother and through him she initiated a new hope of salvation for the people in America.

In an admirable way, God is also waiting for us. He always takes the first initiative. He waits for us to come to Him. "Come to me all of you who are weary and find life burdensome, I will give you rest."

Matthew 11:28 Fr. Oscar F Castaneda Catholic Owned Magazine

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Dec. 17,-23 O Antiphons

The Catholic Faithful have been singing the "O Antiphons” since at least the eighth century, though many estimates date them to the fifth century or even earlier. They are a magnificent theology that uses ancient biblical imagery drawn from the messianic hopes of the Old Testament to proclaim the coming Christ as the fulfillment not only of Old Testament hopes, but present ones as well, pointing us towards Easter and the Second Coming of Our Lord. Their repeated use of the imperative "Come!" embodies the longing of all for the Divine Messiah.

In fact, the O Antiphons are the source of the lyrics of the classic Advent "Veni, Veni Emmanuel" ("Come, O come Emmanuel"), and are a special way to build the joyful anticipation in the final days leading up to the birth of the Promised Savior.

The seven "O Antiphons" (also called the "Greater Antiphons" or "Major Antiphons") are prayers that come directly from the Breviary's Vespers (evening prayers) during the Octave before Christmas Eve, a time which is called the "Golden Nights."

Each Antiphon begins with "O" and addresses Our Lord with a unique title drawn from the prophecies of Isaiah and Micah. The initial letters, when read backwards, form an acrostic, which is a literary tool typical of the time period, for the Latin Ero Cras, meaning "Tomorrow, I come." The titles for Our Lord in Latin & English, along with their Old Testament prophetic verses are found below: O Sapientia (O Wisdom) Isaiah 11:2–3; 28:29 O Adonai (O Lord) Isaiah 11:4–5; 33:22 O Radix Jesse (O Root of Jesse) Isaiah 1:1; 11:10 O Clavis David (O Key of David) Isaiah 9:6; 22:22 O Oriens (O Rising Sun) Isaiah 9:1 O Rex Gentium (O King of the Nations) Isaiah 9:5; 2:4 O Emmanuel (God with us) Isaiah 7:14 To pray the O Antiphons as they are prayed in the Divine Office, begin with the Antiphon, then pray the Magnificat, then repeat the Antiphon, praying one O Antiphon each evening from December 17-23. Reading and reflecting on the Scripture references adds 07

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additional depth to what are so warmly regarded as the Golden Nights. Families can add more traditions, from singing an Advent hymn, lighting candles, adding to their Jesse Tree, or other practices selected by the family. One suggestion is to first chant the O Antiphons in Latin, and then in the vernacular so that especially young children can understand and further their devotion.

As our final preparations for Christmas are being completed, our prayers should also point to a “count down” of sorts for the birth of the Divine Child, and the O Antiphons do just that.

When paired with Embertide of Advent, which is explained on the next page, Advent preparations take on another level of tradition and longing. In case you haven’t practiced either of these traditions before, we encourage you to try one or both of them this year.

You can find a nice compilation of the full texts and music accompaniments for the O Antiphons by clicking HERE. You can download a PDF of the texts HERE. Courtesy of Fisheaters.

About Our Business Partners The businesses in our directory are vetted, recommended members of our community. They have all committed to the

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Faithful to the Magisterium

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Prays the Rosary or practices other sincere devotion(s)

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Operates business in accordance with the principles of the Catholic faith

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New Member Spotlight

Melissa Tablada

Owner, Melissa Grace Therapy, Coaching & Fertility Care Serving clients via telehealth in Florida & beyond I offer psychotherapy via telehealth for individuals and couples across the state of Florida. I offer coaching services for clients located around the country & worldwide. I offer Creighton fertility care services to clients located in the continental USA.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I support my clients in healing past wounds, improving their relationships and family dynamics, and working toward a more peaceful and healthy future. As a coach, I work with couples and individuals to improve communication, increase connection and work toward other practical and concrete life goals. As a fertility care practitioner, I work with women and couples to chart their cycles to either avoid or achieve pregnancy, or manage and address their reproductive health.

There was a moment that sparked the call in my heart to support couples as a way to work toward bettering our entire world. During my counseling studies in college, the professor described how the health of our society is based on the health of the family, and the health of the family is based on the health of the married couple. God has led every step of my path from before that moment until today.

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Clients often are coming to me discouraged, defeated and hopeless. It’s a gift and an honor that I don’t take lightly to be invited into their suffering, given permission to walk with them through the pain, and help facilitate healing, growth, and wholeness. The best feedback I receive is when clients begin moving into greater peace, freedom and hope for their lives and future.

My faith is at the center of my life - who I am, the way I live, and the way I run my business. The way faith is integrated within sessions is unique to each client and their own faith journey. For some, simply the understanding that we have the same belief system and worldview is an essential element in building the trust necessary for a successful therapeutic experience. For others, prayer and the sacraments are very present as part of our healing process. Every therapist uses certain techniques and modalities that identify different agents of change for the client. For me, in my work, the Holy Spirit is always the agent of change The Rosary has always been a great source of peace for me. Our Lady of La Leche, Sts Anne & Joachim, and St. Gianna Molla have a special place in my heart.

“My faith is at the center of my life - who I am, the way I live, and the way I run my business.”

Connect with Melissa on Instagram, where she shares about Marriage and Family Life, Emotional & Relational Health, Fertility Care & more!

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New Member Spotlight

Students For Life

Florida International University Serving families at FIU

More than 56,000 students attend Florida International University in bustling Miami, Florida.

Until recently, out of over 400 registered student organizations on campus, there was no organization solely dedicated to pro-life issues until, in January 2023, a small group of students formed a Students for Life chapter at FIU. Students for Life of America is a national organization that equips students to stand up for life, make lasting change on campuses, and support women in their community. There are over 1,400 student groups across the country, serving middle schools, high schools, and universities in every state. Since our humble beginnings, SFL @FIU has grown enormously to reach over 125 members in just 11 months.

We are very active on campus, tabling weekly, collecting donations for pregnancy resource centers, hosting guest speakers, attending political rallies, and more. Our pro-life initiatives have even attracted the attention of The Rolling Stone, Students for Life of America’s blog, and local news channels. But by far our proudest accomplishment is the student baby supply pantry started in September 2023. As an initiative of Standing with You, a Students for Life program dedicated to helping women in need, we hope the pantry alleviates the financial burden that often comes with being a new mom in school.

One of the most common reasons for justifying abortion is the economic hardship young parents face. Providing free diapers, wipes, baby formula, and other items is a practical, yet important step in the fight against abortion. Providing these supplies on campus also helps destigmatize being a young, single mom in college, another reason that pushes women to turn to abortion. However, sustaining the pantry has proved to be a challenge. Over a dozen student moms regularly visit the pantry. We donate hundreds of dollars worth of supplies, and they’re gone within a week. We have collected over 3,000 diapers, 200 packs of wipes, 76 bottles of shampoo, and more. And still, we find we are not able to provide enough for the demand of new and expecting parents on campus. For this reason, we are grateful for any support you may be able to offer! Whether it’s cash donations or physical items, we are grateful for any help!

Please consider donating through our Venmo if you would like to support our mission to provide practical support for women in Miami. All donations go toward purchasing baby items to stock the pantry. For any further questions or inquiries, please contact us on Instagram, @studentsforlifefiu or email us at studentsforlifeatfiu@gmail.com Catholic Owned Magazine

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New Member Spotlight

Mr. Jim Havens & Fr. Stephen Imbarrato Co-Founders of The National Men’s March to Abolish Abortion and Rally for Personhood Serving all of the US

“Behind every abortion is a man. I am one of these men and after years of suppressing the decision or denial altogether I found healing and peace by participating in the Men’s Marches. I encourage all men affected by abortion to stand up and join the March!” -Frank C., Helotes, TX

“What I’ve seen these organizers carry out in the past was well planned and near miraculous... And that example to young men? ‘As iron sharpens iron, so one man must sharpen another’ (Proverbs 27:17).” -Thomas W., Hollis, NH Beginning the Saturday before Father’s Day in June 2021, 300 men gathered in Washington D.C. on four weeks notice to pray, witness, and proclaim the truth in the public square that abortion is not merely a “women’s issue,” but rather men have a grave responsibility to stand up and lead this movement to abolish the murder of our children and the exploitation of our sisters for profit.

The national event takes place multiple times each year in various U.S. cities and always begins with men gathering outside of an abortion killing center in prayer and raising up our touchstone of the four R’s: Face REALITY, Take RESPONSIBILITY, REPENT of what we have done and what we have not done, and make a new RESOLVE to do more and better, by God’s grace, than what we have done before. Men are encouraged to gather and march with their sons as an opportunity to train them up in virtue and authentic manhood.

The march is a prayerful, public witness and concludes with the Rally for Personhood that has developed to include women and daughters as an opportunity for entire families to stand up publicly together and provide a witness to the world of the equal dignity and complementarity of men and woman, as well as the beauty and goodness of marriage, fatherhood, motherhood, and family life.

“I had no idea what I was signing up for when I went to the first Men’s March in DC. I was humbled, enlightened and motivated to do more for the preborn. Over the course of three marches I have met like-minded men with whom I still stay in touch. Men who support each other in standing up for the preborn and for being authentic Catholic Men. I have been blessed. beyond measure having taken part in The Men’s March.” -Paul D., Rochester, NY 11

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National events have included Washington D.C. (2021, 2023), Baltimore, MD (2021, 2022), Tallahassee, FL (2022), Boston, MA (2022), Albany, NY (2023), and the next upcoming national event is scheduled in Boston, MA (11/4/23).

The Simple Truth (Radio show and podcast) The National Men’s March to Abolish Abortion and Rally for Personhood flows forth from the Friday edition of The Simple Truth. The show is hosted by Jim Havens and airs Monday-Friday on The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network, including the popular iCatholicRadio app. The Friday show, Friday with Father, is co-hosted by Fr. Stephen Imbarrato, and it was out of on- air discussions between Jim and Fr. Imbarrato that The Men’s March was sparked in 2021. Friday with Father on The Simple Truth continues to grow as a must listen every Friday for pro- lifers as it truly provides cutting edge pro-life commentary that you are not going to hear anywhere else and keeps the focus where it needs to be: the urgent need to abolish abortion now and pushing forward toward that goal.

“It is my firmly held conviction that abortion is the sin of our time and all of us will be judged according to how we responded to this atrocious attack on life. Those in positions of power who vehemently advocate for the murder of unborn children have been allowed to dominate our culture for too long. Let us pray that your Godly, manly efforts will help to turn our nation from this diabolical path. May St. Joseph and the Immaculate Virgin Mary intercede powerfully for these efforts to uphold the Sanctity of Life.”

-Bishop Joseph Strickland, Bishop Emeritus of Tyler, TX

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Business Directory

Business Services

FocalPoint Coaching, Roberto Munoz

Providing Business Coaching, Executive Coaching, Sales Skills Training, Assessments (DISC, Sales Skills, EQ), Leadership Development Workshops. Serving Florida & beyond.

Ph: (954) 684-9083 Email: rmunoz@focalpointcoaching.com Website: robertomunoz.focalpointcoaching.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertomunoz2/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rmunozcoach/

Doctors & Medical Services Melissa Grace Therapy, Coaching & Fertility Care, Melissa Tablada I offer psychotherapy via telehealth for individuals and couples across the state of Florida. I offer coaching services for clients located around the country & worldwide. I offer Creighton fertility care services to clients located in the continental USA. Contact us for details.

Ph: 786-753-9391 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissagracetablada/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/melissatablada Email: melissagracetablada@gmail.com Website: www.melissagracetablada.com

Our Lady of Good Help Fertility Care, Katherine Hernandez

Providing the Creighton Model Fertility Care System as an effective and life-affirming way for single women and married couples to discover the truth of their reproductive health and embrace the gift of their fertility.

Women and couples can also be referred to a Natural Procreative (NaPro) Technology Medical Consultant to treat reproductive health conditions and evaluate the underlying causes of infertility and miscarriage.

Services provided via telehealth.

Website: Fertility Care - Our Lady of Good Help Fertility Care Email: katherine@ourladyofgoodhelpfertilitycare.com LinkedIn: Our Lady of Good Help Fertility Care: Company Page | LinkedIn

Thrive OB/GYN, Dr. Ana Garcia Iguaran

We are a concierge obstetrics practice, we come to your house for prenatal care We deliver our patients in Palm beach, Broward and Dade counties (hospital birth only) Contact us for details.

Ph: 954-743-6076 Email: manager@thriveobgyn.hush.com Website: www.dranagarciaiguaran.com

Home Services

Strimbu Holdings, Andrei Strimbu Providing high end general contracting services, complete remodeling, plus all styles of flooring and gardens. Serving Broward County & beyond.

Ph: 954-632-1956 Email: strimbuholdings1@gmail.com Email: strimbuflooring@gmail.com Catholic Owned Magazine

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Recreation

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Velocity Warehouse, Robert Tanon

Service provider for race car drivers. By racers and for racers, we strive to be a one-stop shop for everything racing. We offer race car storage, transportation, track support, race prep, rentals, coaching, builds, modifications, & sales of racing gear, equipment, & tires. Specializing in Mazda MX5 Miatas, RX8s, & RX7s. Serving Fort Lauderdale, all of Florida & beyond.

Ph: 888-300-1270 Address: 740 NW 57th St. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Email: info@velocitywarehouse.com Website: www.velocitywarehouse.com Facebook: www/facebook.com/velocitywarehouse Instagram: www.instagram.com/velocitywarehouse

Nonprofits (For year-end giving!)

Mother of Divine Grace School, Laura Berquist

Offering a Catholic, classical approach to distance learning. Providing K-12 curriculum, ongoing training for parent educators & Learning Support classes. Serving over 6,300 students worldwide & WASC Accredited.

Ph: (805) 646-5818, Mon-Thu 8am to 4pm PT Email: receptionist@modg.org Website: Mother of Divine Grace School (modg.org) Facebook: Facebook Instagram: @modgschool Twitter: @MODGSchool Pinterest: https://pin.it/7njdXmv YouTube: https://youtube.com/@modgschool783

Open Hearts for Orphans, Lisa Murphy

Providing resources for orphaned, abandoned, and at-risk children around the world with medical intervention, meeting basic needs, providing “Say Yes” grants to families in the adoption process, and through the advocacy of our ARISE program. openheartsfororphansorg@gmail.com Ph: 561-827-2222 Email: openheartsfororphansorg@gmail.com Website: https://openheartsfororphans.org/ Donations can be made on the website, via Meta, Paypal, Venmo, text-to-give or by mailing a check.

Text “GIVE” to 561-375-2700.

For stock donations, please email: donate@openheartsfororphans.org Check donations may be mailed to: Open Hearts for Orphans P.O. Box 8074 Delray Beach, FL 33482

Students for Life at FIU

Providing free diapers, wipes, baby formula, and other items to new families on campus. We are a very active pro-life campus ministry, tabling weekly, collecting donations for pregnancy resource centers, hosting guest speakers, attending political rallies, and more.

Email: studentsforlifeatfiu@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentsforlifefiu/ Donations can be made via Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/studentsforlifefiu

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The Men’s March, Jim Havens & Fr. Stephen Imbarrato

In participation with God’s grace, we will abolish the ongoing, daily mass murder of innocent children in our nation by (1) providing an opportunity for real men to gather together and maximize their influence in a brotherhood of authentic love for vulnerable women and children all throughout the Nation; (2) educating and inspiring all to LEAD ON LIFE without exception and without compromise according to their state in life; (3) demanding the U.S. Supreme Court take up a case to affirm PERSONHOOD NOW for every preborn child.

Email: jimhavens@themensmarch.com Website: www.themensmarch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themensmarch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themensmarch Tune into The Simple Truth: https://thestationofthecross.com/programs/the-simple-truth/

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Members Map Each pin represents one of our member businesses.

Most are here in South Florida, and some serve our community nationwide.

Stay tuned to see us fill this map with pins!

Our members in other areas:

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This Week’s Feasts Thurs, Dec. 21: St. Thomas, Apostle Fri., Dec. 22: Ember Friday of Advent Sat., Dec. 23: Ember Saturday of Advent Sun., Dec. 24: Vigil of Christmas Mon., Dec. 25: The Nativity of Our Lord Tues., Dec. 26: St. Stephen, Deacon & Protomartyr Weds., Dec. 27: St. John the Evangelist, Apostle Thurs., Dec. 28: Holy Innocents, Martyrs Fri., Dec. 29: 5th Day in the Octave of Christmas, St. Thomas Becket Sat., Dec. 30: 6th Day in the Octave of Christmas Sun., Dec. 31: 7th Day in the Octave of Christmas Mon., Jan. 1: The Octave of Christmas; Circumcision of Christ, Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Tues., Jan. 2: The Holy Name of Jesus

Gentle reminder: We have a Sunday obligation on 12/24, PLUS a Christmas obligation on 12/25.

January 1 is also typically a holy day of obligation, though the obligation was officially suspended this year because it falls on a Monday. However, we are providing mass times for that day for your convenience.

Please see the next pages to help you plan.

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Sunday Mass Times & Locations

Masses are submitted by subscribers. An asterisk (*) indicates it’s been confirmed that one can receive the Eucharist kneeling, on the tongue. Please submit your favorite Mass to brooke@catholicowned.com to have it featured!

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Broward County

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Miami Dade County

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Holy Spirit Catholic Church 1000 Lantana Rd. Lantana, FL 33462

Ordinary Form (English) 7:30AM*, 9:00AM*, 10:30AM*, 12:00PM* Extraordinary Form (TLM) 2:00PM*

St. Lucy Catholic Church 3510 S Ocean Blvd, Highland Beach, FL 33487

Ordinary Form (English) 8:00AM* 10:00AM*

St. Gregory the Great 200 North University Drive Plantation, FL 33324

Ordinary Form (English) 10:30AM* 12:00PM* Confessions 30 mins before each Mass, + Thursdays 7:00PM Adoration Thursdays 4:30-9:00PM

St. John XXIII 16800 Miramar Parkway Miramar, Florida 33027

Ordinary Form 8:00 AM* (English) 10:00 AM* (English) 12:00 Noon* (Spanish) 6:00 PM* (English) 4:00 PM (French & Creole) 2nd Sunday of the Month

St. Mark the Evangelist 5601 South Flamingo Rd. Southwest Ranches, FL 33330

Ordinary Form 8:00AM* 10:30AM* 5:00PM (English)* 12:30PM (Spanish)*

Belen Preparatory School 500 SW 127th Avenue Miami, FL 33184

Extraordinary Form (TLM) 9:30AM Rosary 10:00AM Missa Cantata* Complimentary pastries & coffee following Mass

St. Augustine Catholic Church 1400 Miller Rd Coral Gables, FL 33146

Ordinary Form (English) 8:00AM*, 10:00AM*,12:00PM* 5:00PM*, 6:30PM* 8:00PM* (College Mass, all welcome)

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Christmas Day Mass Times & Locations

Palm Beach County

Holy Spirit Catholic Church 1000 Lantana Rd. Lantana, FL 33462

Ordinary Form Dec. 24: 4:00 PM, 10:00 PM English Dec. 25: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12:00PM English 2:00 PM Extraordinary Form 4:30 PM Vietnamese

Palm Beach County

St. Lucy Catholic Church 3510 S Ocean Blvd, Highland Beach, FL 33487

Ordinary Form (English) Dec. 24: 4:00PM Dec. 25: 8:00AM, 10:00AM

Broward County

St. Gregory the Great 200 North University Drive Plantation, FL 33324

Ordinary Form Dec. 24: 10:00PM English Candlelight 11:30PM Carols and Song 12:00AM English Late Night Mass Dec. 25: 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12:00PM English 1:30PM Spanish

Broward County

St. John XXIII 16800 Miramar Parkway Miramar, Florida 33027

Ordinary Form Dec. 24: 6:00PM English, 12:00AM Bilingual Dec. 25: 8:00AM, 10:00AM English 12:00PM Spanish

Broward County

St. Mark the Evangelist 5601 South Flamingo Rd. Southwest Ranches, FL 33330

Ordinary Form Dec. 24: 6:00 PM English, 8:00 PM Spanish Dec. 25: 9:30AM English, 11:30PM Spanish

Miami Dade County

Belen Preparatory School 500 SW 127th Avenue Miami, FL 33184

Extraordinary Form Dec. 25: 9:15AM Schola Concert 10:00AM Extraordinary Form

Miami Dade County

Santa Barbara Catholic Church 6801 W 30th Ave. Hialeah, FL 33018

Extraordinary Form Dec. 25: 2:00PM

Miami Dade County

St. Augustine Catholic Church 1400 Miller Rd Coral Gables, FL 33146

Ordinary Form Dec. 24: 5:00PM, 11:00PM Concert, 12:00AM Midnight Mass Dec. 25: 8:00AM, 12:00PM English 2:00PM Spanish Catholic Owned Magazine

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January 1 Mass Times & Locations Palm Beach County Holy Spirit Catholic Church 1000 Lantana Rd. Lantana, FL 33462

Ordinary Form Jan. 1: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12:00PM English 2:00 PM Extraordinary Form 4:30 PM Vietnamese 7:00 PM Polish

Palm Beach County St. Lucy Catholic Church 3510 S Ocean Blvd, Highland Beach, FL 33487

Ordinary Form Jan. 1: 8:00AM English

Broward County

St. Gregory the Great 200 North University Drive Plantation, FL 33324

Ordinary Form Jan. 1: 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12:00PM English 1:30PM Spanish

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St. John XXIII 16800 Miramar Parkway Miramar, Florida 33027

Ordinary Form Jan. 1: 8:00AM English 10:00AM Spanish 3:00PM Creole

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St. Mark the Evangelist Ordinary Form 5601 South Flamingo Rd. Jan. 1: 7:00AM, 8:30AM English Southwest Ranches, FL 33330

Miami Dade County Belen Preparatory School 500 SW 127th Avenue Miami, FL 33184

Extraordinary Form Jan. 1: 10:00AM

Miami Dade County Santa Barbara Catholic Church Extraordinary Form 6801 W 30th Ave. Jan. 1: 2:00PM Hialeah, FL 33018 Miami Dade County St. Augustine Catholic Church 1400 Miller Rd Coral Gables, FL 33146

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Ordinary Form Jan. 1: 8:00AM, 12:05PM

Embertide of Advent Dec. 20: Ember Wednesday of Advent Dec. 22: Ember Friday of Advent Dec. 23: Ember Saturday of Advent Winter is the time in which we reflect, as cold and snow have blanketed the terrain around us in most of the world.

For Christians, Winter symbolizes Hope: though the world now appears lifeless and reminds us of our own mortality, we have hope because of the Resurrection of the One Whose Nativity we eagerly await.

In the new Code of Canon Law, Embertides are voluntary but the practice is growing in popularity once again. In Advent, they are a beautiful tradition in the richness of the season of preparing for the birth of the promised Savior.

These special days occur four times per year and are spent fasting and partially abstaining. This is done in penance and with the intentions of thanking God for the gifts He gives us in nature and beseeching Him for the discipline to use them in moderation.

The Israelites had fasted weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but Christians changed the fast days to Wednesdays (the day on which Our Lord was betrayed) and Fridays (the day on which He was crucified). The weekly two day fasts were later amended in the Roman Church to keeping only Fridays as penitential days, (and the requirement eliminated later on) but during Embertides, the older, two-day fasts are restored.

Saturdays (the day He was entombed) were added to these Ember times of fasting and are seen as a sort of culmination of the Ember Days.

Ember Days are generally favored for priestly ordinations, prayer for priests, first Communions, almsgiving and other penitential and charitable acts, and prayer for the souls in Purgatory.

In the hustle and bustle of a busy holiday season, one can easily see the beauty in this short period of penance and fasting. With their proximity to the Nativity of the Lord, it’s the perfect time to slow down, reflect on the blessings in our lives, pray for the souls who have gone before us, and prepare for a truly joyous celebration when the Savior is born. It’s also a great time to serve the poor or do other charitable acts before the full festivities begin.

All things have their season, and in their times all things pass under heaven.

A time to be born and a time to die.

A time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted.

A time to kill, and a time to heal.

A time to destroy, and a time to build.

A time to weep, and a time to laugh.

A time to mourn, and a time to dance.

A time to scatter stones, and a time to gather.

A time to embrace, and a time to be far from embraces.

A time to get, and a time to lose.

A time to keep, and a time to cast away.

A time to rend, and a time to sew.

A time to keep silence, and a time to speak.

A time of war, and a time of peace.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Fasting Rules for Advent Embertide Fasting consists of the following: One full meal and two smaller meals, that when combined, do not equal a full meal.

Ember Wednesday of Advent– Fasting & Partial Abstinence: meat is allowed during the main meal of the day.

Ember Friday of Advent- Fasting & Abstinence: No meat is allowed. Fish, eggs and cheese are allowed.

Ember Saturday of Advent– Fasting & Abstinence: No meat is allowed. Fish, eggs and cheese are allowed.

How much fuller our Gloria in excelsis Deo will be after these Ember days.

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From the Desk of Monsignor Dear friends, “At that time the shepherds went in haste to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph with the Infant lying in the manger.” Luke 2:15 When a baby is born, parents usually spend much time gazing at their baby. They observe the child and each little movement the child makes brings them happiness. It is so important that parents remain together when their babies are born. Saint Joseph set the example for all fathers, showing the importance of being loyal to the family. It was God's decision to send His Son into the world to be born from a human mother and within a human family.

He also chose the humble shepherds to be His first witnesses and evangelizers of the Good News.

The Christmas season invites us to contemplate Jesus who shared our humanity. We can relate to Him because He is one like us, except in sin.

Saint Paul (Tit 3.4) says, “...the goodness and kindness of God our Savior has appeared.” Indeed, God came to us in the Divine Person of His Son, He is our goodness and our salvation.

Enjoy and choose the better portion of Christmas, not just the external aspects of the season. Take time to be with Jesus. Contemplate Him as Mary and Joseph did. Receive the Sacraments and imitate the shepherds who proclaimed His love to all.

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Dec. 25, Nativity of Our Lord

It didn’t take long after St. Joseph and Our Lady settled into the stable before the Savior was born. Our Blessed Mother had no blankets, no midwife, no diapers, no clothes. No little baby hats or pajamas. And for sure no little footprint on a birth certificate. None of the comforts we know of or expect at a birth today.

Following the miraculous birth in which her virginity was preserved, the Mother of God wrapped the newborn King in whatever she could find. In their perfect poverty, they used what they had available, and they rejoiced for each blessing that appeared and met their needs.

Amazingly, the very items that the Holy Family could find and use happened to be the symbols that would so perfectly foretell the future of this King. The swaddling cloths that foretold the cloths He would be wrapped in after His Passion; the manger in which she laid him down to rest that foretold He would be the Bread of Life.

Then, the Shepherds arrive and they find the scene just as the angel had described. Can you imagine their amazement when they heard the cry of the newborn King?

Our Lady sees these shepherds approaching their humble accommodation. She doesn’t have to wonder for

long, because they soon fall down on their knees to worship the infant Jesus. Imagine her great amazement, seeing these people who just had a Heavenly visitor arriving and worshipping her Son! We can imagine the joy in the Immaculate Heart of the Mother seeing her Son venerated rightly! The Gospel tells us that she kept these amazing things, reflecting on them in her heart.

What about St. Joseph? Perhaps when the ragged shepherds approached in the darkness, his initial posture would have been protective. How this would change as the shepherds recounted their heavenly tale and bowed down to worship the newborn King! His choice to obey God was reaffirmed in the most beautiful way when those shepherds fell down in worship.

In those quiet moments on Christmas night, the beauty of the scene abounds: the precious voice of the newborn King, the animals shifting in the stable, the adoration of the new Mother and Foster Father of the Christ Child, the peaceful sound of the tiny infant nursing, the shepherds falling down in worship, and the whole scene illuminated by the Star and the promise of the Savior.

Venite adoremus Dominum- stay awhile with Him and His Holy Family in the peace and beauty of His Nativity.

Wishing you & yours a blessed and very merry Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord!

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Dec. 26, St. Stephen, Deacon & Protomartyr

...hearing these things [Stephen’s teachings on Christ] they St. Stephen was the first deacon and the very first were cut to the heart, and they gnashed with their teeth at martyr of the Church Age, stoned to death by the Jews, him. But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looking up including Saul, who later converted and became St. Paul. steadfastly to heaven, saw the glory of God and Jesus Because St. Stephen was the first Deacon, and because standing on the right hand of God. And he said: Behold, I one of the Deacons' role in the Church is to care for the see the heavens opened and the Son of man standing on poor, St. Stephen's Day is often the day in which food is the right hand of God. And they, crying out with a loud served to the poor or gifts of clothes, money or food are voice, stopped their ears and with one accord ran violently made for the needy. upon him. And casting him forth without the city, they The Feast of Stephen on the 26th recalls the highest stoned him. And the witnesses laid down their garments class of martyrdom -- that offered by both deed and the at the feet of a young man, whose name was Saul. And will, also known as “martyr by will, love and blood.” they stoned Stephen, invoking and saying: Lord Jesus, “My brothers, Christ made love the stairway that receive my spirit. And falling on his knees, he cried with a would enable all Christians to climb to heaven. Hold loud voice, saying: Lord, lay not his sin to their charge: And fast to it, therefore, in all sincerity, give one another when he had said this, he fell asleep in the Lord. And Saul practical proof of it, and by your progress in it, make was consenting to his death.” Acts 7:54-59 your ascent together.” -St. Fulgentius of Ruspe (46027

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Dec. 27, St. John the Evangelist, Apostle

The Feast of St. John the Evangelist recalls the second highest class of martyrdom, what some refer to as a dry martyrdom. It’s the martyrdom offered by those we call "confessors," which means those who suffered for the Faith, would die for the Faith, but, in fact, didn't have to. St. John was a martyr by "will and love." He was the longest living of the Twelve and was in fact the only Apostle who did not die a martyr’s death, although that was not due to a lack of trying by his captors.

St. John is an exemplary model of chastity, and he wrote the Gospel of John, the three Epistles of John and the Book of Revelation.

St. John was of course the one who, with St. Peter, made the arrangements for the last Passover meal. He sat next to Our Lord at the Last Supper, and was the only one who followed Our Lord and Our Lady all the way to the Cross, the Beloved Disciple.

He took Our Blessed Mother into his home and cared for her as his own mother, as Our Lord told him to do. The special love and care that the Beloved Disciple had for Our Lady is something worth considering.

Imagine, they had witnessed the Passion of the one they both loved so dearly, accompanying Him together. Before that, John had been with Jesus since He called him in the first year of His public ministry, even leaving behind his betrothed to follow the Messiah. Following the Death, Resurrection and Ascension of Our Lord, John was the guardian of Mary, providing for her needs and protecting her.

For her, John was a priest, which meant he could celebrate the Mass. This was the only way for Our Lady to be once again united with her Dearly Beloved Son, in the Holy Eucharist. How much her Immaculate Heart longed to receive Our Lord!

It’s easy to imagine her meticulously caring for the altar linens and priestly vestments as well-- so carefully ensuring no particles were lost and that the priest was vested properly. How much Our Lady must have loved St. John and the other Apostles for their ability of bringing her Son to her once again in the Blessed Sacrament!

Another joy is to consider the conversations between the two.

Did Our Blessed Mother share stories from Jesus’ childhood?

What burning questions did John ask Our Lady? In the quiet moments at meal times, in the mundane tasks of the day, or on a walk with Mary? To hear her laugh, to see her knowing smile, or to receive advice from her- so many special graces St. John received from simply obeying Our Lord!

After the Assumption of Mary, John went to Ephesus. It is said John was banished in the late 1st century, during the reign of the Emperor Domitian, after being plunged into boiling oil in Rome and suffering no injuries. It is also said that all those who witnessed the miracle in the Colosseum were converted to Christianity.

He was banished to the Greek Island of Patmos, where it is believed he wrote the Book of Revelation. St. John died in Ephesus after 98 AD. A prayer for today: “O glorious Apostle, who, on account of thy virginal purity, wast so beloved by Jesus as to deserve to lay thy head upon his divine breast, and to be left, in his place, as son to his most holy Mother; I beg thee to inflame me with a most ardent love towards Jesus and Mary.

Obtain for me from our Lord that I, too, with a heart purified from earthly affections, may be made worthy to be ever united to Jesus as a faithful disciple, and to Mary as a devoted son, both here on earth and eternally in heaven.

Amen.”

May we take Mary as Our Mother & serve Christ, all the way to the end, as St. John did!

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Dec. 28, Feast of the Holy Innocents

The Holy Innocents are the children mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 2.

Herod “the Great,” king of Judea, was unpopular with his people because of his connections with the Romans and his religious indifference. Hence he was insecure and fearful of any threat to his throne. He was a master politician and a tyrant capable of extreme brutality. He killed his wife, his brother, and his sister’s two husbands, to name only a few.

Herod was “greatly troubled” when astrologers from the east came asking the whereabouts of “the newborn king of the Jews,” whose star they had seen. They were told that the Jewish Scriptures named Bethlehem as the place where the Messiah would be born. Herod cunningly told them to report back to him so that he could “go and worship him also.” The magi found Our Lord, offered Him their gifts, and worshipped Him. Then, warned by an angel, the three kings took another route to avoid Herod on their way home.

Herod became furious when he realized the kings were not returning and “ordered the massacre of all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity two years old and under.”

Meanwhile, St. Joseph was visited by an angel in a dream and told to leave, so the Holy Family swiftly made their flight into Egypt.

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As Bethlehem was a small town, the number of these Holy Innocents was probably no more than 25, but they are glorious martyrs who died not only for Christ, but in His place, so that He could die in ours. These baby boys were the very first martyrs.

The Feast of the Holy Innocents on the 28th recalls the sort of martyrdom done in deed only, but not of the will as they were too young to have such a desire. They were martyrs by blood alone, but it is said that "that God supplied the defects of their will by His own acceptance of the sacrifice."

Turning for a moment to the mothers of Bethlehem, we can imagine their immense suffering, which had been foretold: Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremias the prophet, saying: A voice in Rama was heard, lamentation and great mourning; Rachel bewailing her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not. Matthew 2:17-18 While our Christmas joy is tinged with sadness on this particular day, we celebrate these martyrs’ glorious place in heaven and their incredible gift to us all. Had they not taken the place of Christ in that sacrifice, we shudder to imagine the consequences. Let us give thanks for these first martyrs!

Wishing you & yours a blessed Feast of the Holy Innocents!

Jan. 1, The Circumcision of Christ & Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

“But this day is not exclusively devoted to the Circumcision of Jesus. The mystery of this Circumcision forms part of that other great mystery, the Incarnation and Infancy of our Saviour - a mystery on which the Church fixes her heart not only during this Octave, but during the whole forty days of Christmastide. Then, as regards our Lord’s receiving the Name of Jesus, a special Feast, which we shall soon be keeping, is set apart in honour of it. There is another object that shares the love and devotion of the Faithful on this great Solemnity. This object is Mary, the Mother of God. The Church celebrates to-day the august prerogative of this divine Maternity which was conferred on a mere creature, and made her the co-operatrix with Jesus in the great work of man’s salvation...She adores him, him who is her Son. She has the right to call him her Child; and he, God as he is, calls her in strictest truth his Mother.” -Dom Gueranger, O.S.B., Liturgical Year Thus, Mary is indeed the Mother of God. On this day, a plenary indulgence can be acquired, under the usual conditions, by reciting the Veni, Creator Spiritus, which can be found HERE. On this day, we recall the circumcision of the Lord, and we also honor Mary, Mother of God. First, the circumcision was Our Lord's submitting to the Mosaic Law. By getting circumcised on the eighth day of His human life, He was in obedience to the Law as given in Genesis 17:10-12.

Epiphanius in Aquinas's Catena Aurea gives us four more reasons why. "First indeed to shew the reality of His flesh, in opposition to Manichæus and those who say that He came forth in appearance only. Secondly, that He might prove that His body was not of the same substance with the Deity, according to Apollinaris, and that it descended not from heaven, as Valentinian said. Thirdly, to add a confirmation to circumcision which He had of old instituted to wait His coming. Lastly, to leave no excuse to the Jews. For had He not been circumcised, they might have objected that they could not receive Christ uncircumcised."

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Jan. 3-Feast of theHoly Name of Jesus In the commandments given to Moses on Mount Sinai, and handed down to us, we are told to honor the name of God. St. Paul tells us in his Letter to the Philippians, “That in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those that are in heaven, on earth, and under the earth.” The name of Jesus was first spoken by the angel Gabriel and is the cause of adoration by the heavenly court. It is a name reverenced especially during the Mass, as the General Instruction of the Roman Missal instructs the priest to bow his head at the mention of Jesus’ name (see No. 275). It is a name that evil fears, and when invoked can cast out demons. We honor and celebrate the name of Jesus because the name of God deserves reverence. By celebrating this feast, we seek to make reparation for the irreverent use of God’s name and restore it to proper dignity.

So honored is His Holy Name that educated Catholics, in addition to priests, bow their heads (men removing their hats) at the sound of "Jesus" (or "Iesus" in Latin), both inside and outside of the liturgy. To protect the sacredness and honor due the Holy Name, when hearing the Name of the Lord taken in vain, it is right to pray "Sit nomen Dómini benedíctum!" ("Blessed be the Name of the Lord"), to which the reply, if overheard, is "Ex hoc nunc, et usque in sæculum!" ("from this time forth for evermore!").

When we reach our own Judgement Day, it is this name that we must utter in hopes of being spared from eternal damnation.

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“The sweet Name of Jesus produces in us holy thoughts, fills the soul with noble sentiments, strengthens virtue, begets good works, and nourishes pure affections. All spiritual food leaves the soul dry, if it contain not that penetrating oil, the Name Jesus. When you take your pen, write the Name Jesus: if you write books, let the Name of Jesus be contained in them, else they will possess no charm or attraction for me; you may speak, or you may reply, but if the Name of Jesus sounds not from your lips, you are without unction and without charm.

Jesus is honey in our mouth, light in our eyes, a flame in our heart. This name is the cure for all diseases of the soul. Are you troubled? think but of Jesus, speak but the Name of Jesus, the clouds disperse, and peace descends anew from heaven. Have you fallen into sin? so that you fear death? invoke the Name of Jesus, and you will soon feel life returning.

No obduracy of the soul, no weakness, no coldness of heart can resist this holy Name; there is no heart which will not soften and open in tears at this holy name. Are you surrounded by sorrow and danger? invoke the Name of Jesus, and your fears will vanish.” -St. Bernard of Clairvaux Wishing you & yours a blessed Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus!

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