Next time you are in the main sanctuary, look up over the baptismal font and watch how the progress of the mural advances. The artist painting the mural is Jesús Villarreal, a Venezuelan artist and Miami resident, with an ample trajectory in the world of the arts.

This mural is not just an addition to our physical space, but an invitation to each of us. Let it inspire us to rekindle our love for the Catholic Faith and deepen our appreciation for the profound mystery of Baptism. Let us carry the visual reminder in our hearts as we strive to live out the call to holiness in our daily lives.

• Blessing of Animals: Saturday, October 7 at 10:00 am at the Loggia.
• Morning of Reflection on the Eucharist: Saturday, October 21 beginning with the 8:30 am Mass.
• Eucharistic Processions: Saturday, November 25 at 6:00 pm.

Please join the Archdiocese Respect Life Ministry on Sunday October 1st at 2:00 - 3:00 pm as we gather with others throughout the country to prayerfully witness to the sanctity of life.

The location for St. John Neumann is the corner of US1 and SW 62nd Avenue. Wear sunscreen and bring an umbrella to protect you from the sun. Don’t forget your rosary and water bottle. Hope to see you there.

All men of the Parish are invited to the Men’s Club Oktoberfest Dinner Monday night October 2.

Bring your favorite stein. Social Hour starts at 6:30 pm.

Special guest speaker is our own Fr Gustavo !!!

Danke Shoen

By Frank LaRocca

Tuesday October 3rd 7:00 pm.

Richard Carrillo, Conductor

Frost School of Music
Doctoral Student
St. John Neumann
Choir Director

Many people post selfies from glamorous vacation spots. Richard Carrillo’s selfies were with yellowed, centuries-old sheet music. The texts, at archives in Mexico City, touched him at two of his deepest levels. Going back to the 16th and 17th centuries, they're the first-known compositions in the language of his Aztec ancestors — and they're Catholic songs and prayers. “Those are my roots. This is where it all started,” Carrillo said gleefully at St. John Neumann Church, where he directs the choir.

He's organizing a Mass that blends Aztec and European heritages. The “Mass of the Americas,” by Los Angeles composer Frank La Rocca, will have its Miami premiere at 7:00 pm Oct. 3rd at Epiphany Church.

Carrillo plans to gather a 15-piece orchestra with 150 singers from St. Thomas University, the University of Miami and parishes around the archdiocese. But it will be a real worship service, with Father José Alvarez, pastor at Epiphany, as the celebrant. That’s important to Carrillo, who will produce the Mass as part of a doctoral thesis for the University of Miami. “To me, it’s about blending a faith experience with a music experience,” he said. “If music helps me express my joy in the Eucharist, why not share it?”

The “Mass of the Americas” earns its name well. It’s a double tribute to Mary: both as Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, patroness of the United States, and as Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of Mexico and all the Americas. First performed in 2018, the Mass blends classical music with traditional Mexican music — plus lyrics in Latin with some in Nahuatl, the indigenous language of the Aztecs.

El Padre Ariel Suarez celebrara una misa en español el viernes 6 de Octubre a las 6:00 pm.

Friday October 6th starting at 8:00 pm until Saturday October 7th at 8:00 am.

During this year of Eucharistic Revival, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be from 8:00 pm Friday until 8:00 am Saturday. Please take advantage of this blessed time.

“Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.'” John 6:35.

Viernes 6 de Octubre desde las 8:00 pm hasta el sabado a las 8:00 am En la capilla.

Bendito sea Jesus en el Santisimo Sacramento del Altar.

Saturday October 7, 2023 at 10:00 am in the Loggia.

In Celebration of the Feast of St. Francis we will have our annual blessing of animals. Bring your pets...dogs, cats, fish, horses, spiders, husbands.

All are welcome to come for a blessing by Deacon Marco Fernandez.

Next SJN Women's Emmaus Retreat will be on October 6th, 7th & 8th.

For information, please call Claryza Pujols at (305) 753-9430.

El Ministerio de Convenio Matrimonial invita a todas las parejas a gozar un fin de semana maravilloso el 7 y 8 de Octubre.

Regalense la oportunidad de descubrir una mejor manera de vivir el dia a dia como pareja y en familia, mejorando su comunicacion. Y entender la importancia y el valor que representa la presencia de Dios en nuestra vidas.

Para mas informacion llamar a Lily Merjech al (305) 710-2715.

Saturday, October 7th, 2023

Knights of Columbus Annual Golf Tournament.

Redland Golf & Country Club

• Check in 7:30 am
• Shotgun 8:30 am.

More Info & Registration
www.kofc13369.org | Alfredo Puig (305) 804-7302.

Octubre 7th - 8th

El Ministerio de Convenio Matrimonial invita a todas las parejas a gozar un fin de semana maravilloso.

Regalense la oportunidad de descubrir una mejor manera de vivir el dia a dia como pareja y en familia, mejorando su comunicacion.

Y entender la importancia y el valor que representa la presencia de Dios en nuestra vidas.

Monday Night - Room #200 from 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm.

Join us as we cover the Book of Psalms. No scripture knowledge needed, from the novice to the experienced, all are welcome.

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

For more information, Contact Armando De Zayas at (305) 984-5406.

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