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All are Welcome...November 11 & 12, 2017

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

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“But the wise brought flasks of oil with their lamps.” The foolish versus the wise. Today’s parable sets these two groups in stark contrast to one another. Two crowds of young women wait for a wedding feast. One group comes prepared for the unexpected, the other just assumes everything will go according to schedule. But it doesn’t! The Bridegroom is late, and the foolish virgins are left out in the dark--literally--while the wise ones enjoy the feast inside.

The lesson here is not just about having foresight and gathering the corresponding equipment. It’s about being ready for the second coming of Christ. Jesus himself is the “Bridegroom.” Traditionally we refer to the Church as the “Bride of Christ” and we, as the people of God who constitute the Church, are even now awaiting the real feast, the culmination of time when Jesus returns. But are we standing among the wise or the foolish as we wait?

Jesus tells us today, “Stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” Are we spiritually awake? Do we have extra oil to see us through, or are we hitting the bottom of the barrel and running on spiritual fumes so to speak? Do we think it’s enough to do the bare minimum as we wait for Christ--stepping into church without really being present, or calling ourselves Christian without really taking up the challenge of the cross? In order to avoid standing outside the feast with the foolish, we will want to make sure we fill our flasks with oil or, in other words, fill our hearts with the love of God, fill our minds with his word and his teachings, and fill our souls with the virtues that unite us to his will. If we stock up on these important supplies, we can count ourselves among the wise!

Thanksgiving Week Mass Schedule:

11/20 Monday: 8:30 am, 6:30 pm11/21 Tuesday: 8:30 am11/22 Wednesday: 8:30 am, No Evening Mass11/23 Thursday: 9:00 am11/24 Friday: 8:30 am

The Church office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 23 and 24.

Kudos to our Caring Needles Ladies!

My name is Katherine Puckett-Record and I’m the Director of Camp Bluebird. We are totally funded by St. Vincent’s Health System and private donations. We take cancer survivors for a 2 night, 3 day camp, to rest and relax for a few days. This past October, your crochet group, Caring Needles, made over 80 blankets with a few members witnessing how excited our survivors were to receive them. I want your church to know what a blessing it was. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. A special thanks to Rita Lozano, for always making sure our patients have plenty of caps and scarves, while going through their treatments. Thank you to Pam Ozeki for becoming one of the counselors at Camp Bluebird!

November 13 - November 19Monday 8:30 am Chuck Walters † 6:30 pm Martha Elizabeth Lang †Tuesday 8:30 am Dorothy Bright † 7:00 pm Para la IglesiaWednesday 8:15 am John Paulmeno † 5:00 pm Jackie Jovings †Thursday 8:30 am Lena Giardina †Friday 8:30 am Joseph Sorbet †Saturday 5:00 pm Grace Griffin †Sunday 7:00 am Sadie Semk † 8:30 am Pat Puccio † 1:30 pm Para la Iglesia 5:00 pm Ronnie Tombrella † 7:00 pm Para la Iglesia

Seniors LunchTuesday, November 21

11:00 am - Chapel 11:30 am - St. JudeRSVP to the Church Office: 205.822.9125

HappeningsChildcare services are available at the POP nursery

during Sunday morning and Wednesday night programs.Monday - November 13Centering Prayer - 9:30 am - St. ElizabethRosary & Mass - 6:00 pm - Rosary, 6:30 pm - Mass - ChapelKnights of Columbus - 7:00 pm - St. JudeThird Sunday Choir Practice - 7:00 pm - ChurchTuesday - November 14Women of Worship Bible Study - 9:30 am - St. Jude Contact: Jill Kent, 205.913.1750 Topic: The Gospel of Mark scripture study by Marie Noonan SabinAdult Bible Study - 9:30 am - St. Monica Topic: RitualsCommunity Gospel Choir Performance - 11:00 am - ChurchMinus One Lunch - 12:00 pm - Deasy HallCaring Needles - 1:00 pm - St. ElizabethLadies Auxiliary - 6:30 pm - St. Jude Please bring scissors, one dollar, and a snack. Special Friends Group - 6:30 pm - St. Monica Please see page 7 for more information.Centering Prayer - 6:30 pm - St. MartinWednesday - November 15School Mass - 8:15 am - ChurchWednesday Night Dinner - 5:30 pm - Deasy HallMS Youth Group - 5:30 pm - Deasy Hall, 6:00 pm - Cafeteria Contact: Phil Massa, msyg@popcatholic.org Glorybound Youth Choir Practice - 6:00 pm - ChurchBible Study with Fr. Holloway - 6:15 pm - ChapelNO HS Youth Group Contact: Tom & Maria Kilgro, hsyg@popcatholic.orgFinancial Peace Class - 6:30 pm - St. MonicaRCIA - 6:30 pm - St. Jude Topic: Worship and Liturgy; AdventThursday - November 16Adoration - 9:00 am - 9:oo pm - ChapelKindergarten Thanksgiving Celebration - 9:30 am - ChurchBunco Thursday - 6:00 pm - St. JudeSafety Meeting - 6:30 pm - St. CatherineFriday - November 17MOMS Group - 9:00 am - St. Jude Contact: Stefanie Daniel, stefdanielau@yahoo.com Amy Walsh, azylee@gmail.com Topic: Guest speaker, Holley Grainger, nutritionist Healthy Holiday Strategies, Recipes, and TipsSunday - November 19Religious Education - 9:45 - 10:45 amScripture in Action - 9:45 am - St. ElizabethAdult Education Series “David the King” - 9:45 am - St. Monica Topic: Warrior of GodCub Scouts Pack 326 - 3:30 pm - St. JudeNO HS Youth Group

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Breast Cancer SurvivorsNo meeting this month. We resume in December.

Minus OneTuesday, November 14

11:00 am - Deasy HallRSVP to the Church Office: 205.822.9125

Bunco ThursdaysThursday, November 166:00 - 8:00 pm - St. Jude

Please bring a snack to share.Contact Brooke Tennery with questions:

brooke@alsubway.com.

K of C Ladies AuxiliaryTuesday, November 146:30 pm - St. Jude Room

Please bring scissors to finish the no sew blankets, one dollar and a snack.

Check out what’s coming up!

Stewardship Reflection 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

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“Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” Christ cautions us often concerning our sense of conversion and timing. It has a lot to do with procrastination — that is, putting something off or delaying something which needs to be accomplished.

Most of us understand the importance of living up to Christ’s expectations and living life in a way to which He has called us. In other words, we comprehend that we need to be His disciples, but we seem to find excuses and reasons not to totally commit to that. That is exactly the issue Jesus is addressing in today’s Gospel from St. Matthew, which is essentially the Parable of the Ten Virgins. Are we truly prepared for the return of Christ, the Second Coming? In a sense it has everything to do with death. We may not wish to think about it but we do know that death is inevitable, and have we done everything we need to do to be prepared?

It was St. Augustine of Hippo who said, “God has promised forgiveness to your repentance, but He has not promised tomorrow to your procrastination.” Like the Virgins in the parable, we cannot wait. Now, this very moment, is the time for us to do what God has called us to do, and that is live lives of stewardship in service and love to others. There are indeed no promises about tomorrow, but Christ has offered us hope for eternal life. Have we done everything we need to do to be ready?

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Prayer, Formation, & Parish EventsFinancial Stewardship

Like the sensible bridesmaids in today’s parable, good stewards make sure that they, and whatever gifts are theirs to share, are

ready to serve when the Master calls.

Financial Stewardship for November 4 & 5:Building Fund $ 21,421.88

Offertory $ 18,892.00Weekender Backpack $ 20.00

Volunteers Needed for Meals-on-Wheels

There is an urgent need in our surrounding community - many of our elderly or disabled neighbors need our help. Meals-on-Wheels, a United Way program, prepares meals that are ready to serve - we just need drivers to deliver these weekday, lunchtime meals! A route generally takes 1-2 hours - you can volunteer once a month or more often if you choose. By volunteering, you will also be enabling Meals-on-Wheels to defray the cost of delivery and allow them to deliver to more people on their waiting list! (There are over 300 on the waiting list in our surrounding suburbs!) For more information, please contact Maleia Tortorigi, volunteer coordinator at United Way, 205.458.2056, volunteer@uwca.org, or contact parishioners, Royce and Linda Scott, 205.777.3346.

Church Linen Coordinator NeededThe Linen Ministry is in need of a coordinator. This commitment would require someone who could schedule, monitor, and coordinate volunteers to wash, dry and iron the linens (corporals, patens and towels) used at Mass. This ministry has volunteer members in place and needs a coordinator. If you are interested, please contact Cheri Poole, Liturgy Director, cheri.poole@popcathlic.org, 205.822.9125 x 27. Your prayerful consideration is so appreciated! Thank you!

Please Pray for our Prince of Peace Teens

On Thursday, November 16, 33 Prince of Peace High School Youth Group members and chaperones along with other teens from our Diocese will leave for the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis. Please keep these teens in your prayers for safe travels and a great spiritual weekend with thousands of fellow Catholic teens.

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Religious EducationThe Voice of the Authentic Self

It would seem, then, that the great challenge is to work out what we believe. This is surprisingly easy. When it comes to everyday dilemmas, we all have a guide that is never wrong and often ignored. The voice of the authentic self calls to us ceaselessly from within. Traditionally it has been called the voice of conscience, but regardless of what name we give it, we all have this quiet, gentle voice within us, and it is our truest guide. We are constantly overwhelmed by voices – the voices of parents, of friends, teachers, mentors, coaches, siblings, employers, experts, celebrities, politicians, preachers, advisors, consultants. All these voices make it very easy to drown out the quiet voice within. But this voice within is the voice of your authentic self. This is the-best-version-of-yourself talking to you. This is the voice of integrity, the voice of character, the voice of virtue. This is quite possibly the only voice in your life that has no agenda other than seeing you become perfectly yourself. Identifying a set of core beliefs and developing a personal mission statement are powerful and useful exercises, but it is the voice within more than anything or anyone else that will help you to discover what you believe. Not all at once, though we wish it could be so, but step by step along the way. If you learn to listen to the gentle voice within you, it will grow stronger and stronger, and if you live by what you hear, that voice will grow clearer and clearer with every passing day. Perfectly Yourself, Matthew Kelly

Upcoming Events:Sunday School Classes: November 12, December 3, 10 - No Classes: November 19, 26

Classes have begun for all grades and registration is on-going. For more information, please email Megan Everett, megan.everett@popcatholic.org.

Parish leaders Jim and Amy Schulist from Prince of Peace Catholic Community Church in Houston, Texas recently visited our Prince of Peace to thank us for the generous $40,000 donation toward hurricane Harvey relief. They presented Parish Operations Manager, Kelly Doss (second from left) and Pastoral Care Director, Bette Graffeo (far left) with an artist-signed framed print of Jesus entitled “Prince of Peace” on behalf of their church.

In addition to the Houston hurricane donation, Prince of Peace parishioners donated $10,000 to St. Peter Catholic Church in Big Pine Key, Florida for hurricane Harvey relief and $10,000 to St. Blaise Catholic Church in Coamo, Puerto Rico for hurricane Maria relief. Soon, $3,500 in parishioner donations will be delivered to the diocese in Mexico located in the area stricken by the recent earthquake to aid relief efforts there.

With Thanksgiving and the Season of Advent coming up, enrolling in Faith Direct is a great way to ensure your gifts to Prince of Peace are received even while you are traveling for the holidays. Visit www.faithdirect.net and use our church code: AL611. Thank you for your continued support of our parish family!

Casting Lots for the Seamless Garment (John 19:23-4)

Yet Another Mass ShootingOnce again we mourn a massacre as a shooter in Las Vegas fired on a concert crowd, killing 59 (including himself ) and injuring hundreds.

We ask the urgent question: why? Not just about this case, but about the many mass shootings of recent years. Unlike the socially approved forms of killing we focus on opposing, these mass shootings are strongly condemned by just about everybody.

Among the many ideas for why is the “legitimization of violence model.” The basic idea is that when the government uses violence to solve problems, people pick up on it and apply it. Studies have suggested this pattern occurs with war and with executions. It provides people a model to follow.

Therefore, having socially approved killing can be an inspiration for killing that isn’t socially approved at all.

(Consistent Life Web Page, issue #382 10.13.17) For more information, please contact Tom & Elsbeth Germanson:

205.565.3456 or alagerm@bham.rr.com.

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Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree PartyFriday, December 1 | 7:00 - 11:00 pm | Deasy Hall | Cost is $35 per person

Join us for a ROCKIN’ time of dinner, drinks and dancing!Each ticket includes two drink tickets!

Music provided by the Just Friends Band and catering by Tre Luna.This is an adults only event. Cash or checks (payable to POP) are accepted.

To purchase tickets: stop by or call the church office, 205.822.9125, email Bridget Carter at

bcarter@popcatholic.org, or mail this flyer to the church: 4600 Preserve Parkway | Hoover, AL 35226.If calling, emailing or mailing your reservation, tickets will not be mailed until payment is received.

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree Party Name___________________________________ Phone Number __________________________

Number of Tickets _____________ Address___________________________________________________

Stewardship: Parishioners Answering God’s Call

in HospitalityLast spring, during one of our very crowded First Eucharist Masses, a family with reserved seats crowded together and invited standing parishioners to join them in their pew. Fellowship is Christian kindness.

Please submit your stewardship story examples to cathy.yarbrough@popcatholic.org. They may be edited for space consideration.

The Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary are selling Advent Candles ($10) and Keep Christ in Christmas Cards (under $10)

after the Saturday 5:00 pm, Sunday 8:30 am, and Sunday 11:00 am Masses through December 2/3 in the Gathering Space.

Fair Trade SalePlease make plans to support Prince of Peace’s annual Fair Trade Sale on December 2/3. Fair Trade provides artisans and craftsmen an opportunity to support their families and communities by giving them a fair wage for their work. There will be many items for you to purchase including jewelry, decorative items for your home, and Christmas gifts. The sale will be held after every Mass on December 2/3.

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Alabama State Kouncil of Auxiliary Ladies of the

Knights of Columbus Scholarship

All Catholic women in Alabama are invited to apply for one of the two $750.00 college scholarships, that will be awarded at the State Convention in April 2018. The recipients must be a practicing Catholic and a resident of Alabama. They may be a high school senior, already enrolled in college, a woman who would like to return tocollege or one desiring to pursue a graduate degree. Winners will be contacted upon their selection in early April and checks will be made payable to the college of the winner’s choice.

To apply for the scholarship, please submit the following:1) A resumé2) A cover letter explaining why you desire the scholarship, your planned career and why you feel that you deserve this scholarship. 3) Two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from your parish priest.

The resumé and cover letter should be prepared by the applicant, mailed with the two letters of recommendation as a complete package and postmarked on or before November 30, 2017 to the following:

Janie CarneyImmediate Past Presdient of ASK AL KC1283 Skywood DriveMobile, AL 36693

Applications for Preschool - 8th grade are accepted year round. Individualized familytours are held every Thursday. Call the school office, 205.824.7886 x 20 to make a reservation.

Special Friends Group “We are one in the body of Christ.” ~ Romans 12:5

This monthly group provides encouragement and guest speakers for parents of special needs children, teens or adults. All are welcome. Join us Tuesday, November 14 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm in the St. Monica Room. Guest speaker, Tammy Moore, from Full Life Ahead will be here to encourage and share resources in the community. Contact Diana Wall at darryldianawall@bellsouth.net or call 205.520.3416 with questions.

John Carroll Preview Day Prospective parents and students are invited to attend John Carroll Preview Day on November 14, from 10:00 a.m. - noon. Preview Day will allow you to get a feel for John Carroll on a typical school day. It includes visiting classes, a tour, and meeting students and administrators. Space is limited! Reserve your spot online at www.jcchs.org!

The Minus One Group would like to invite you to a special musical performance. The Community Gospel Choir will perform at Prince of Peace on Tuesday, November 14 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm in the church. It is sure to be an event that you don’t want to miss! Please join us!

The Middle School Youth Group is collecting candy to support fellow Hispanic parishioners during their Posada celebrationin December. If you have extra candy to donate, please drop it off in our marked box in the Gathering Space or at the Religious Education office. Collection ends Sunday, November 19.

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Military & First Responders Prayer ListPlease pray for all of our loved ones who are currently serving in the

United States Military or as a First Responder. If you would like to add or remove someone to/from this list, please contact parish office with the name and

branch/division at 205.822.9125 or email bulletin@popcatholic.org.

We are a Stewardship ParishThe four pillars of stewardship: Prayer, Formation, Service and Hospitality

help parishioners witness, experience and live the stewardship way of life. These four pillars support the parish community and we are all called through our

baptismal promises to contribute our time, talent and treasure to them.

Liturgy Schedule

MassSaturday: 5:00 pmSunday: 7:00 am, 8:30 am (Nursery), 11:00 am (Nursery), 5:00 pmMonday: 8:30 am, 6:30 pmTuesday: 8:30 amWednesday: 8:15 am, 5:00 pmThursday: 8:30 amFriday: 8:30 am

Reconciliation Confessions are available anytime by appointment.Saturdays: 4:00 pmSundays: 12:30 - 1:15 pmTuesdays: 6:00 - 7:00 pm

AdorationThursdays: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Parish Information

Fr. John Fallon, PastorFr. Gerald Holloway, Associate PastorFr. José Luis Guevara-Gomez, Associate Pastor

Office HoursMonday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 3:30 pmFriday: 8:30 am - 2:30 pmchurch.office@popcatholic.org

Kelly Doss, Parish Operations Managerkelly.doss@popcatholic.org

Megan Everett, Formation Directormegan.everett@popcatholic.org

Bette Graffeo, Pastoral Care Directorbette.graffeo@popcatholic.org

Jill Spero, Stewardship Directorjill.spero@popcatholic.org

POP School (3 yr old - 8th grade)Connie Angstadt, PrincipalAndy Rothery, Asst. PrincipalP: 205.824.7886 F: 205.824.2093E: info@popcatholic.orgwww.popcatholic.net

Adventure Ark Playschool (6 mo - 2 yr old)Kara Woodard, DirectorP: 205.822.9125 x 15 F: 205.822.9127E: adventure.ark@popcatholic.org

Jared Fitzgerald, USMCJoseph Byrd, ARNGCraig Hollis, USAFJohn Okon, USNJessica Stephens, USNMatt Stephens, USNMark Okon, USNLaurin Okon, USNHarold Eddy, USAFrancisco Rodriguez, USMCDuffy Towey, POLICEJoey Gable, USAFAmy Williams, USNPhilip West, USA

Bradley Hallmark, USAFMatthew Russell, USMCAaron Torczynski, USAFAustin C. Daniel, USNCharles L. Kidd II, USAPatrick C. Kidd, USAJoseph Lujano, USNEduardo Reyes, USNGChris Silko, USAFAnthony Roth, USAFJustin Roberts, POLICENicholas Tylka, USARyan Menasco, USMCDennis Wigge, POLICE

Bernard F. Ceravolo IV, USAFEugene Elking, USAFAdam Wagner, USNBradley Bricker, USASpencer Lindsay, USANorman Gerson, FIRE/PMAdam Bertella, USMCJarod S. Bryant, USMCTrey Trapolino, POLICELee Hallford, USADinah Byrd, ARNGLee Halford, USA

Prayer List - Lista de OracionesPlease pray for all of our sick and recovering loved ones. If you would

like to add or remove someone to/from the prayer list, please contact the parish office at 205.822.9125 or email bulletin@popcatholic.org. Names will remain on the list for 3 months unless notified. To be part of the parish

prayer chain, email prayer-chain@popcatholic.org.

Please remember...The Prince of Peace community would like to extend its sympathy to Pam Ozeki and family on the death of her sister Becky Scheller and to Victor DeJohn and

family on the death of his father Vic DeJohn.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

La comunidad de Príncipe de Paz quiere dar sus más profundas condolencias a Pam Ozeki y a su familia por el fallecimiento de su hermana Becky Scheller y a

Victor DeJohn y a su familia por el fallecimiento de su padre Vic DeJohn. Nuestras oraciones y pensamientos están con ustedes.

Karen GentileRay CarneyShirley CarrollSam CunninghamMary DavisWebb AdamsDebbie RicePaulette AsherLee GuessRichard CrockerAmy JudgeAngela Judge

Ryan StollRobin DockeryGeorge GustinJoe Zegarelli, Sr.Jane MooreCostanzo LaRussaPriscilla GravenJoe ZitoJosé Luis Guevara, Sr.Rhonda CouringtonJackson Newton FamilyDanielle Wells

Joe WellsPatricia MuldowneyCarmella PistoneRonnie Loseman Clara BraggMarie GersonDavid FernandezGarry AbbottJoanna LapeLisa EstesSharon JonesVirginia Guarino

Charles PardiClaudie Charme Virginia LorinoCurtis AustinWilliam ChriscoJoy RaineRoyce ThrashLeola LutomskiAnnette BrignacDon DomianoCarol Breazeale

Noviembre 11 & 12, 201732° Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

Todos son bienvenidos...

Oficina Hispana205.822.9125 x 22

ministerio.hispano@popcatholic.orgPadre José Luis GuevaraLunes: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Martes: 10:00 am - 1:00 pmMericoles: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Leslie SarabiaLunes - Jueves 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Viernes: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Misas en EspañolDomingos: 1:30 pm, 7:00 pm

Martes: 7:00 pm

ConfesionesDomingos: 12:30 - 1:15 pm

Martes: 6:00 - 7:00 pmJueves: Solo con cita

Esquina del Padre

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“Estén, pues, preparados, porque no saben ni el día ni la hora” (Mt 25, 13). El Papa Francisco nos ayuda con su reflexión a comprender la importancia de estar preparados para la venida del Señor. “Existe este «tiempo inmediato» entre la primera venida de Cristo y la última, que es precisamente el tiempo que estamos viviendo. En este contexto del «tiempo inmediato» se sitúa la parábola de las diez vírgenes (cfr. Mt 25, 1-13). Se trata de diez jóvenes que esperan la llegada del Esposo, pero él tarda y ellas se duermen... El Esposo es el Señor y el tiempo de espera de su llegada es el tiempo que Él nos da, a todos nosotros, con misericordia y paciencia, antes de su venida final; es un tiempo de vigilancia; tiempo en el que debemos tener encendidas las lámparas de la fe, de la esperanza y de la caridad; tiempo de tener abierto el corazón al bien, a la belleza y a la verdad; tiempo para vivir según Dios, pues no sabemos ni el día ni la hora del retorno de Cristo. Lo que se nos pide es que estemos preparados al encuentro --preparados para un encuentro, un encuentro bello, el encuentro con Jesús--, que significa saber ver los signos de su presencia, tener viva nuestra fe, con la oración, con los Sacramentos, estar vigilantes para no adormecernos, para no olvidarnos de Dios. La vida de los cristianos dormidos es una vida triste, no es una vida feliz. El cristiano debe ser feliz, la alegría de Jesús. ¡No nos durmamos!”

(Audiencia general, 24 de abril de 2013).

Educación Religiosa - La Voz del Ser Auténtico Parecería, entonces, que el gran desafío es resolver lo que creemos. Esto es sorprendentemente fácil. Cuando se trata de dilemas cotidianos, todos tenemos una guía que nunca está mal y que a menudo se ignora. La voz del ser auténtico nos llama incesantemente desde adentro. Tradicionalmente ha sido llamada la voz de la conciencia, pero sin importar el nombre que le demos, todos tenemos esta voz suave y apacible dentro de nosotros, y es nuestra guía más verdadera.

Estamos constantemente abrumados por voces: las voces de padres, amigos, maestros, mentores, entrenadores, hermanos, empleadores, expertos, celebridades, políticos, predicadores, asesores, consultores. Todas estas voces hacen que sea muy fácil ahogar la voz callada dentro. Pero esta voz interior es la voz de tu ser auténtico. Esta es la mejor versión de ti mismo hablando contigo. Esta es la voz de la integridad, la voz del personaje, la voz de la virtud. Posiblemente esta sea la única voz en tu vida que no tiene otra agenda que verte cuando te conviertes perfectamente en ti mismo.

Identificar un conjunto de creencias centrales y desarrollar una declaración de misión personal son ejercicios poderosos y útiles, pero es la voz por dentro más que cualquier otra cosa o cualquier otra persona lo que te ayudará a descubrir lo que crees. No todo de una vez, aunque deseamos que así sea, sino paso a paso en el camino. Si aprendes a escuchar la voz suave dentro de ti, se volverá más y más fuerte, y si vives según lo que oyes, esa voz se hará cada vez más clara con cada día que pasa. Perfectamente, Matthew Kelly

Reflexión 32° Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

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“Por lo tanto, mantente despierto, porque no sabes ni el día ni la hora.” Cristo nos advierte a menudo sobre nuestro sentido de conversión y tiempo. Tiene mucho que ver con la procrastinación, es decir, aplazar o retrasar algo que debe lograrse.

La mayoría de nosotros entiende la importancia de estar a la altura de las expectativas de Cristo y de vivir la vida de una manera que Él nos ha llamado. En otras palabras, comprendemos que debemos ser Sus discípulos, pero parece que encontramos excusas y razones para no comprometernos totalmente con eso. Ese es exactamente el tema que Jesús está abordando en el Evangelio de hoy de San Mateo, que es esencialmente la Parábola de las Diez Vírgenes. ¿Estamos verdaderamente preparados para el regreso de Cristo, la Segunda Venida? En cierto sentido, tiene mucho que ver con la muerte. Puede que no deseemos pensar en ello, pero sí sabemos que la muerte es inevitable, y ¿hemos hecho todo lo que necesitamos para estar preparados?

Fue San Agustín de Hipona quien dijo: “Dios ha prometido perdón a tu arrepentimiento, pero no ha prometido mañana a tu postergación”. Al igual que las vírgenes en la parábola, no podemos esperar. Ahora, este mismo momento, es el momento de que hagamos lo que Dios nos ha llamado a hacer, y eso es vivir vidas de mayordomía en el servicio y amor a los demás. De hecho, no hay promesas sobre el mañana, pero Cristo nos ha ofrecido la esperanza de la vida eterna. ¿Hemos hecho todo lo que tenemos que hacer para estar listos?

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Ministerio HispanoACONTECIMIENTOS

Lunes - Noviembre 13Practica de Baile Folclórico - 6:30 - 8:30 pm - Salon Deasy HallMartes - Noviembre 14Misa - 7:00 pm - Capilla Miercoles - Noviembre 15Clases Pre-Matrimoniales - 7:00 pm - Salon Santa ElizabethGrupo Juvenil (14 - 18 años) - 6:00 pm - Salon de Arte en la escuela - Lider: Agustin Guerrero Contactar a Tania Alvarez para información: talvarez@bsc.edu.Jueves – Noviembre 16Practica de Baile Folclorico - 6:30 - 8:30 pm - Salon Deasy HallSabado – Noviembre 19NO HAY CATECISMO ESTE DOMINGO

Respondiendo al llamado de DiosUno de nuestros ministerios de Príncipe de Paz se reúne semanalmente y, entre otras cosas, trabaja en gorros de ganchillo, bufandas, chales y mantas para regalar a las personas y organizaciones que lo necesiten. Uno de esos grupos que recibe estos artículos son pacientes con cáncer que se someten a tratamiento. Un feligrés atento se ha dedicado a coordinar la distribución y garantizar que los pacientes del Centro de Cáncer de St. Vincent tengan muchas gorras y bufandas.

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