Phone: (305) 361-2351 Fax: (305) 361-8514

Email: info@stakb.org Web Site: www.stakb.org

BAPTISMS: 2nd Sunday in Spanish; 4th Sunday in English. Call Parish Office ONE month in advance.

FIRST COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION: Two years of Religious instruction required.

MARRIAGES: Arrangements must be made SIX months in advance.

CATECHESIS - C.C.D. Phone 361-1378 For children in public and private schools. Director: Nery Quintela, MFT, GC

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: 8:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Mon. - Fri.

St. Agnes Catholic Church 100 Harbor Drive, Key Biscayne, FL 33149

Rev. Jose L. Hernando, Pastor Rev. Julio Solano, Parochial Vicar

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 5:30 P.M. Sunday: 8:30 A.M., 10:00 A.M. 11:30 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. - English 12:45 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. - Spanish DAILY MASS SCHEDULE 8:00 A.M. and 12:00 Noon Saturday 8:00 A.M. CONFESSIONS Saturday 4:00-5:00 P.M. - Anytime upon request PERPETUAL ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT IN THE CHAPEL

(24 hours a day, 7 days a week) Blessed Sacrament Benediction Wednesday 7:45 P.M.

EDUCATION MINISTRY

ST. AGNES ACADEMY

• PK-3 through 8th Grade •

122 Harbor Drive Key Biscayne, FL

Phone: (305) 361-3245

Web Site: www.stakb.org

Principal: Mrs. Susana T. Rivera

PARISH REGISTRATION We welcome the new parishioners. You are invited to fill out this registration form. Return it to us, please. Family Name_________________________________________ Ph._________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________ City___________________________________ Zip___________

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FROM 02-02-13 TO 02-09-13 Day Time Intentions

Saturday 5:30 A.M. Broucek Familiy (Intentions) Sunday 8:30 A.M. In Thanksgiving to St. Jude

for favors received 10:00 A.M. † Ricardo Aduriz

11:30 A.M. † Michael A. Smithies 12:45 P.M. † Teresa Galvez 6:00 P.M. In Thanksgiving to God 7:30 P.M. † Antonio Villareal

Monday 8:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M.

Tuesday 8:00 A.M. †† José and Agueda Santamarina †† Cristy and Bebo Saralegui

12:00 P.M. † Victor Pantín Wednesday 8:00 A.M. † Frank Cattano

12:00 P.M. † Juan García Thursday 8:00 A.M. Richard and Kathleen Johnson

(Wedding Anniversary) 12:00 P.M. † Alfonso Mestras, Sr.

† Alfonso Mestras, Jr. Friday 8:00 A.M. †† Joe Bossler, Sr. and Joe Bossler, Jr. 12:00 P.M. † Alicia González Saturday 8:00 A.M. Carlos A. and Alex C. Sagebien

(Birthday)

† David Pryor † Alberto Renaud †† Elia and Antonio Muñoz

Date Activities Place Time

Sunday 03

Buen Pastor - English Program Catechism Classes

Pastoral Center St. Agnes Academy

9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. 11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.

Tuesday 05

Eucharistic Rosary N.A. Women’s Emmaus Meeting

Chapel Parish Hall Pastoral Center 401

10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M.

Wednesday 06

Catechism Classes Youth Group Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament Men’s Emmaus Meeting

St. Agnes Academy Parish Hall Chapel Pastoral Center 401

4:30 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. 7:30 P.M. 7:45 P.M. 8:00 P.M.

Thursday 07

Grupo de Oración “Madre Reina de la Paz” Rosary for Missing People RCIA Hora Santa Grupo de Oración “Madre de Dios” Grupo Buen Pastor ( Evangelización)

Pastoral Center 401 Chapel Pastoral Center 402 Chapel Parish Hall Pastoral Center 402

8:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. 7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. 7:30 P.M. 9:00 P.M.

Friday 08

Chaplet of the Divine Mercy Chapel 3:00 P.M.

Saturday 09

Confessions Church 4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Monday 04

Baptismal Talk Pastoral Center 405 8:00 P.M.

TODAY’S READING First Reading — I am with you to deliver you, says the LORD. (Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19) Psalm — I will sing of your salvation. (Psalm 71) Second Reading — If I have all faith so as to move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing

(1 Corinthians 12:31 — 13:13 [13:4-13]) Gospel — No prophet is accepted in the prophet’s hometown. (Luke 4:21-30)

READING FOR THE WEEK Monday: Heb 1:1-6; Ps 97:1, 2b, 6, 7c, 9; Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-11; Mk 1:40-45 Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11; Ps 78:3, 4bc, 6c-8; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: Heb 4:12-16; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 2:13-17 Sunday: Is 62:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-10; 1 Cor 12:4-11; Jn 2:1-11

ENVELOPES 432….....…....$ 7,593.00 LOOSE MONEY…..… …...$ 3,055.00 TOTAL OFFERING……....$ 10,648.00

WHEN STRESS STRIKES… CONSIDER THIS THREE-STEP SOLUTION

♦ Yes you can! When stress hits, think in terms of solutions, not problems. Review your achievements. To keep life positive, do something you love: take a long walk; write a poem; read a book. This time will refuel your energy and refresh you.

♦ Do what’s best for you. Each day, work to improve your diet, and to get enough rest and exercise. Rid your life of clutter, both in terms of things and of commitments and tasks.

Concentrate on what’s valuable and uplifting. ♦ Understand the big picture. During any stressful

situation, ask yourself: “What matters most here?” Chances are that the problem won’t matter next month or perhaps even tomorrow. Take a breath and say a prayer of thanksgiving to the loving God who’s with you in good times and bad.

JUST FOR TODAY I will make a conscious effort to be agreeable.

I will be kind and courteous to those who cross my path, and I’ll not speak ill of others.

I will improve my appearance, speak softly, and not interrupt when someone else is talking.

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Quota assigned to St. Agnes………..$250,000 Pledges already made……………….$121,911 We need to fulfill our quota……...…$128,089

Our deep gratitude to the parishioners who generously have made a pledge to the ABCD Annual Appeal. Until now 115 parishioners of St. Agnes had made their pledges. It will be ideal if each family contributes in a generous way to the Archbishop’s Charities Drive. If you have not yet made your pledge, please try to make it this week. There are special “ABCD” envelopes at the entrance of the church and in the pews. The Drive will be finished by February 24th. Your gift will be a great help and hope for the Archdiocese of Miami. May the Good Lord bless your generosity.

HUMOR CORNER Reason I love My Mother

1. My mother taught me logic. “Because I said so, that’s why.”

2. My mother taught me about osmosis. “Shut your mouth and eat your supper.”

3. My mother taught me irony. “If you don’t stop crying right now I’ll give you something to cry about.”

BLOOD DRIVE: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD

The Community Blood Centers of South Florida will be at St. Agnes Auditorium collecting blood donations from 8:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. and from 5:00 P.M.- 10:00 P.M. this Sunday February 3rd, 2013. Remember you can save up to 4 lives when donating blood. If you are healthy, share the gift of life. On September 30th, 2012 we had the last Blood Drive. On that date 67 pints were collected. Our deep gratitude to all the donors.

MAY GOD KEEP YOU May the road rise up to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall softly upon your fields, And, until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Irish Prayer

Applications for the 2013-14 school year are available online at www.stakb.org, from December 1, 2012 to January 31, 2013. Tours of the school are given on Tuesdays from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., by appointment. If you would like to sign up for a tour, please call us at 305-361-3245 ext. 203.

BUEN PASTOR MINISTRY The Buen Pastor Ministry has opened cafeteria at the Parish Hall, to serve every Sunday from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Everybody is invited to buy a delicious “cafecito”

and a healthy lunch. The proceeds will help our Buen Pastor Ministry.

A GENTLEMAN A gentleman is a man who is clean inside and out. Who neither looks up to the rich or down to the poor. Who loses without squabbling and who can win without bragging. Who is considerate of women, children and old people. Who is too brave to lie, too generous to cheat, and who takes his share of the world and lets others have theirs.

Anonymous

RECOGNITION AND GRATEFULNESS His Holiness Pope Benedict the XVI, at the request of the Archbishop of Miami, Thomas Wenski, has elevated seven priests from this Archdiocese to the rank of Monsignor. Among them is the one writing these words, Father José L. Hernando, pastor of St. Agnes in Key Biscayne for almost 20 years. What does this title of monsignor mean? More

than an honor, a distinction, a prize, or something of that sort, this title refers to recognition by the Holy Father of the pastoral work that I have carried out for more than 50 years as a priest in the Church. My immediate reaction, upon hearing the news, was one of surprise, joy and gratitude. Surprise, because my character and lifestyle did not leave room for ever thinking or hoping that I would receive titles of distinction and honors. It is difficult to make the right choice when trying to recognize one without running the risk of leaving out others that might equally or better deserve it. On the other hand, I feel glad and happy, much more so when I see the joy of this community; joy that is constantly being expressed to me through so many greetings and gestures of love. It would be false humility on my part to say that I am not worthy of such a recognition, although I cannot cease thinking that many other priests deserve it equally or more than me. If one should always be grateful, much more so on this occasion: I am deeply grateful to Pope Benedict the XVI for appointing me “Chaplain to His Holiness”, and also express my gratitude to Archbishop Thomas Wenski who evidently made the petition in my favor. I include in this recognition all who have labored and shared with me during so many years. You are a very important part of my priestly life. Your prayers, your friendship and your support have been decisive in my ministry. This is why this recognition and distinction also belong to all of you. This is why we all share the same joy. How do you want us to address you: Monsignor or Father? After being called “Father Hernando” for over 50 years, I think it is difficult to change names, because being addressed as father comes out spontaneously. I think it is easier for you, and it makes me feel better, if you continue to call me Father, more so at this stage when I rather feel like a father or grandfather to so many children and adults whom I truly love. A thousand “thank you” and a thousand blessings to all for your greetings and love.

Notice: The investiture ceremony of the seven monsignors will be held on Sunday, March 10, at 5:00 p.m. in St. Mary’s Cathedral. More information is forthcoming.

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February 3, 2013

Sunday’s Message Luke 4: 21-30

PastorPastor’’s Notess Notes

Faith, hope, and love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love

— 1 Corinthians 13:13

“No prophet is accepted in his own native place”

In today’s Gospel, Jesus preaches that God’s love extends to all men and women, not just to the Jewish community but to those of every race and nation. His Nazareth hearers do not take kindly to that message; they consider His admonition a betrayal of His own people and a blasphemy of His faith.

All of us are called to be prophets. Acting “propheti-cally” begins with embracing what is right and just and then being willing to confront whatever evil seeks to destroy that good.

May we assume our call to be “prophets” revealing the love of God in our love of others, proclaiming the justice and peace of God in the humility and selflessness in which we seek to live our lives, celebrating God’s forgiveness in our own struggle to forgive and be reconciled with others.

RECONOCIMIENTO Y AGRADECIMIENTO Su Santidad el Papa Benedicto XVI, a petición del Arzobispo de Miami Thomas Wenski, ha elevado al rango de Monseñores a siete sacerdotes de esta Arquidiócesis de Miami. Entre ellos está quien les escribe estas notas, el Padre José L. Hernando, párroco de St. Agnes en Key Biscayne por casi 20 años.

¿Que significa este titulo de monseñor? Más que un honor, una distinción, un premio o algo semejante,

este titulo se refiere al reconocimiento del Santo Padre por el trabajo pastoral que durante mas de 50 años he realizado como sacerdote en la Iglesia. Mi reacción inmediata al darme la noticia fue de sorpresa, de alegría y de gratitud. Sorpresa, porque en mi carácter y estilo de vida nunca pensé ni esperé títulos de distinciones y honores. Es muy difícil acertar a la hora de distinguir a alguien, sin que se corra el peligro de dejar fuera a otros que se lo merecen igual o mejor.

Por otro lado me siento muy contento y feliz, mucho más viendo la alegría de esta comunidad, que me lo está expresando constantemente en tantos gestos de felicitación y cariño. Sería falsa humildad por mi parte decir que no soy digno de tal reconocimiento, aunque no dejo de pensar que otros muchos sacerdotes se lo merecen igual o mejor que yo. Si siempre uno tiene que ser agradecido, cuanto más en esta ocasión: mi más profundo agradecimiento al Papa Benedicto XVI por nombrarme “Capellán de Su Santidad”. Mi gratitud al Arzobispo Thomas Wenski, que evidentemente hizo la petición a favor mío.

Este reconocimiento y distinción los hago extensivos a todos los que durante tanto tiempo han trabajado y compartido conmigo. Ustedes son parte muy importante de mi vida de sacerdote. Sus oraciones, su amistad y su apoyo han sido decisivos en mi ministerio. Por eso esta distinción y reconocimiento pertenecen también a todos Ustedes. Es por eso por lo que todos compartimos la misma alegría.

¿Cómo quiere que le llamemos: Monseñor o Padre? Después de estar acostumbrado a que me llamen Padre Hernando por más de 50 años, pienso que cambiar el nombre cuesta, pues lo de Padre sale espontáneamente. Pienso que es más fácil para Ustedes y hace que yo me sienta mejor, si siguen llamándome Padre. Y más a esta edad en que más bien me siento padre o abuelo de tantos niños y adultos a los que quiero de verdad.

Mil gracias y mil bendiciones para todos por sus palabras de felicitación y cariño.

Nota. La ceremonia de investidura de los siete monseñores será el Domingo día 10 de Marzo, a las 5:00 P.M. en la Catedral de St. Mary’s. Les daremos más información.

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Ahora tenemos estas tres virtudes: la fe, la esperanza, y el amor; pero el amor es la mayor de las tres.

— 1 Corintios 13, 13

Mensaje del Domingo Lucas 4, 21-30

Comentarios Comentarios del Párrocodel Párroco

Cuarto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

“Nadie es profeta en su tierra”

Jesús, en el Evangelio de hoy, extiende el amor de Dios a todos los hombres y mujeres; no solamente a la comunidad judía, sino a toda raza y nación. Este mensaje parece que no gustó mucho a sus paisanos de Nazaret. Ellos consideraron las palabras de Cristo como una traición a su pueblo y una blasfemia contra su fe.

Todos nosotros, por estar bautizados y llamarnos cristianos, estamos llamados a ser “profetas”. Actuar en forma “profética”, según el Evangelio, significa defender lo que es recto y justo, al mismo tiempo que estamos dispuestos a enfrentar cualquier mal que quiera destruir el bien.

Tenemos que realizar esta llamada a ser “profetas” revelando el amor de Dios en nuestro amor a los demás, proclamando la justicia y la paz de Dios con humildad y desprendimiento. Esta es la mejor manera de celebrar el perdón de Dios en medio de nuestras luchas por lograr estar en paz y reconciliados con los demás.

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¿QUIEN ES JESUS PARA MI? Volver a preguntarnos, una y otra vez, quien es Jesús para mí. Solamente a través de la vida, iremos descubriendo la energía que supone nuestra fe en El.

La fe en Jesús es una respuesta de vida. La imagen que de Cristo ofrezcamos los cristianos será decisiva para que el mundo crea en El. La opción personal por Jesús constituye la única opción fundamental auténticamente Cristiana.

TALLERES DE ORACION Y VIDA

Padre Ignacio Larrañaga APRENDER A ORAR

PARA APRENDER A VIVIR

¡Inscríbete en los Talleres de Oración y Vida! ¡El Taller te llevará a través de las Escrituras y diversas formas de oración a desarrollar una relación intima con el Señor, convirtiendo a Jesús en tu mejor amigo! El Taller en español se iniciará el martes 12 de febrero de 2013 de 7:30 a 9:30 P.M. en el salón #403 del Centro Pastoral. Tiene una duración de varias semanas consecutivas con sesiones cada martes. Por favor trae tu Biblia y un cuaderno de notas. Para mayor información, puedes comunicarte con: María Julieta Valencia, Telf.: 786-245-1196 email: mariajulietavalencial@hotmail.com o Claudio Minones, Telf.: 786-290-7618 email: claminones@aol.com

¡Jesús te está esperando!

DONACIONES DE SANGRE 3 DE FEBRERO DE 2013

Los Centros Comunitarios de Sangre del Sur de Florida estarán en el Auditorium de St. Agnes Academy este domingo 3 de febrero para recoger donaciones de sangre. El horario es de 8:30 A.M. a 3:30 P.M. y de 5:00 P.M. a 10:00 P.M. Cuando donas sangre estás ayudando a vivir a cuatro personas más. Si estás sano y puedes, comparte el don de la vida donando sangre. En la última recogida, tenida en St. Agnes, el día 30 de septiembre de 2012, se colectaron 67 pintas. Muchas gracias.

ECHAR RAICES Como se escapa la tierra donde no hay vegetación, siguiendo la incierta senda que provoca la erosión, así los hombres se escapan cuando no tienen raíces y van dejando en las almas heridas y cicatrices….

Vete pasando el aviso y que nadie se lo pierda: hace falta compromiso para enraizarse en la tierra.

AÑO NUEVO, NUEVA ENERGIA Señor, ante los grandes problemas de los pueblos, te pedimos que sepamos sacar nuevas energías al servicio de un humanismo íntegro y verdadero vivificado por la caridad y guiado por la verdad.

Que nuestra vida sea una tarea gozosa y solidaria al servicio de formas nuevas de vida social y civil, de las estructuras y de las instituciones, de la cultura y de la moral.

Inspirada en Benedicto XVI, “Caritas in veritate” 78

COMPARTIR Dios generoso, nos das hoy el pan de cada día. Ayúdanos a ser un pueblo generoso que comparte sus dones con los demás. Gracias por darnos a Jesús y por la señal maravillosa de su amor.

Amén

EL MINISTERIO DEL BUEN PASTOR

El Ministerio del Buen Pastor tiene una cafeteria en el salón parroquial donde pueden comprar un rico “cafecito” y también preparan

almuerzos deliciosos. Lo fondos recaudados son para este ministerio.