The readings this weekend remind us that everything we have is a gift entrusted to us by God. The question is not only what we have received, but what fruit we are producing with what God has placed in our hands.

In the first reading the prophet Isaiah speaks to the people of Judah in the eighth century BC, at a time when God’s people had received much, yet were failing to live faithfully. Through the beautiful image of a vineyard, Isaiah describes God’s relationship with Israel. The owner carefully prepares the vineyard, plants the best vines, protects them, and provides everything they need. Yet, at harvest, it produces only wild grapes. The vineyard represents Israel, and God is the owner. God had given his people everything they needed to flourish, but they failed to produce the fruit he expected. And what fruit was God looking for? Isaiah gives the answer: justice and righteousness. Instead, God found bloodshed and heard the cries of people who were suffering. Their relationship with God had become disconnected from the way they treated others. This passage makes us ask an uncomfortable question: What kind of fruit is my life producing? God has given each of us gifts, opportunities, relationships and countless blessings. But what does he find when he looks at our lives? Does he find kindness, forgiveness, generosity and concern for those who are struggling? Or does he find selfishness, indifference and resentment? God does not bless us simply so that we can enjoy his blessings. He blesses us so that our lives can become a blessing to others. God looks not only at what we believe, but also at what our lives produce.

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Monday, November 2, 2026

2026 Book of the Dead

During All Souls Day, Monday, November 2, 2026 we will remember in all Masses the faithful departed whose names are written in this book.

Please write in this book the names of your family members and friends who have passed away, especially those who died this year. They will be remembered on the Commemoration of All Souls Day, Monday, November 2, 2026 during all Masses.

Kindly, we ask you not to forget your donation. Please use the envelopes provided next to the book and drop them in the brown boxes located in the lobby. We thank you for your generosity.

"Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them."

"By this is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples." - John 15:8

During September, we planted seeds and strengthened our roots. Now we begin to see what happens when a parish is deeply rooted in Christ:

It bears fruit.

Every day at St. Katharine Drexel Parish, our ministries put faith into action. We teach our children. We welcome families. We serve at Mass. We care for those in need. We pray with one another. We comfort those who are hurting. We share our faith and build community.

Each ministry is different, but together they are the fruit of a living, growing parish.

Founder, Peacemaker and Servant of the Poor

St. Francis of Assisi was born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone around 1181 or 1182 in Assisi, Italy. His father was a prosperous cloth merchant, and Francis grew up surrounded by comfort and privilege. As a young man, he enjoyed fine clothing, celebrations and dreams of becoming a knight.

His life began to change after experiencing war, imprisonment and illness. These experiences caused Francis to question what he truly wanted from life and gradually opened his heart to a deeper relationship with Christ.

One of the defining moments of his conversion came when Francis encountered a man suffering from leprosy. Francis had always feared and avoided those with the disease, but this time he approached the man, embraced him and showed him compassion. What he once found frightening became an encounter with Christ.

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Friday, October 2^nd - 8:00 pm

SKD Youth Ministry presents the Theology of the Body Conference.

Who am I? Why was I created? What is love?

God reveals something about who we are through the very way he created us.

Discover the meaning written into the human body and what it teaches us about love and our relationship with was.

For high school students and up

St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish

Sunday, October 4, 2026 - 8:00 pm

Join us for The Gift of Life, an event at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish.

St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish
St. Paul & St. Peter Room

Monday, October 5, 2026 - 8:00 pm

Summaries of Christian Faith

Episode 06: The Human Being, Image of God

By Maria Martinez

St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish

Thursday, October 8, 2026 - 7:30 pm

The Nativity and Epiphany of the Lord Athlete Christi Family invites you to a talk on the life of Saint Anthony Mary Claret, Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, presented by Mrs. Marisol Salazar de Pinza.

Come and be inspired by the life and teachings of one of the greatest missionaries of the Parish!

We look forward to seeing you!

Santa Katharine Drexel Parish
Weston, San Pedro and San Pablo Rooms (portable)

Favorite Saint

St. Joseph

Favorite Bible Verse

John 15:13

Fun Fact

I'm very passionate about collecting soccer jerseys!

Why I serve

Serving fulfills me! Putting a smile on another person's face means the world to me!

Saturday, October 10, 2026 - 10:00 am

Sr. Kathryn James Hermes has focused much of her ministry in the area of formation in spirituality and healing after a stroke in her early twenties. She is a daughter of St. Paul and the author of Surviving Depression: A Catholic Approach and Reclaim Regret: How God Heals Life's Disappointments. You can find her online at touchingthesunrise.com.

Doors open at 9:30am

• Early bird registration: $40 through October 4^th
• Registration after October 4^th: $50

Registration includes light morning refreshments, lunch, and a copy of Sr. Kathryn James' book, Surviving Depression: A Catholic Approach.

Supported by the ADOM Life Giving Wounds Ministry

Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Hall
11991 NW 25th St., Doral, FL 33172

Saturday, October 10^th - 10:15 am - 12:30 pm

St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish is seeking 50 children, ages 8 to 17, to participate in our Living Nativity! This is a wonderful opportunity to help bring the story of Christ's birth to life as part of our parish community.

Important: The audition will begin promptly at 10:15am. Participants are expected to arrive on time. A parent or guardian must remain on-site with the participant throughout the audition.

Audition Information

• Saturday, October 10
• 10:15am - 12:30pm
• St. Katharine Drexel Main Parish

How to participate

Please complete the registration form by October 8.

St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish
Sign up here

Sunday, October 11, 2026 - 8:00 pm

The Rosary: more than just beads. Meditating on Christ with Mary.

St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish
In the Portables | St. Peter & St. Paul Room

Monday, October 12^th - 8:00 pm

Summaries of Christian Faith - Q&A #2

St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish

Monday, October 12, 2026 - Friday, October 16, 2026

Exhibition week schedule:

• Monday, October 12 - Exhibit open 6:00-9:00pm, Carlo Acutis movie "Roadmap to Reality" 6:30-8:00pm
• Tuesday, October 13 - Exhibit open 6:00-9:00pm
• Wednesday, October 14 - Exhibit open 6:00-9:00pm
• Thursday, October 15 - Exhibit open 6:00-9:00pm
• Friday, October 16 - Exhibit open 5:00-7:00pm, keynote & adoration 7:00-9:00pm

Friday, October 16 special keynote - a powerful evening of Eucharistic Adoration.

Learn more & register for this FREE ticketed event.

St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Parish

stmarkparish.org

01 Glorifying God by serving in my parish ministry is the purpose of my salvation: God has placed you in your parish in order that you might be edified (built up) so that you might work for and serve Him. To remain sedentary is to neglect God's very purpose for our salvation. By serving, I behave like Jesus and glorify Him.

02 I have been uniquely gifted to serve: Several Bible passages help us to understand the concept of spiritual gifts. Among them are Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12, and Ephesians 4. In these chapters we learn how God graciously and supernaturally favors each believer with his own distinct ministry gift! What a privilege is ours!

03 Ministry service will demonstrate the reality of my faith: Nobody said it more poignantly than James when he taught us that faith is not primarily about what we know (or have heard), and it is not primarily about what we say. Quite simply, faith without works is dead.

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SKD Youth Group Faith Formation presents The Crux.

The Crux is an introductory Bible study that leads your group through the basic proclamation of the Gospel, and culminates in an invitation to accept the Gospel of Jesus Christ and His Parish.

Leader-led • Girls & boys separated • Small groups

• Boys high school Bible study
• Boys middle school Bible study
• Girls high school Bible study
• Girls middle school Bible study

For further questions, contact Luis Landaeta.

Luis Landaeta
(786) 815-9154 | skdrexelyouthministry@gmail.com

Saturday, October 17^th

Join us on Saturdays!

This week's topic:

Faith and prayer: how do we build a relationship with God?

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Save the date! Join us for the Schott "Run, Walk and Roll," taking place in the beautiful community of Southwest Ranches. Entrants can choose to participate in the timed 5K Run, 1K Walk, or join virtually from anywhere. Various awards are handed out.

Don't miss this wonderful community event in support of people who are deaf or who are physically or intellectually challenged.

skdrexel.org/5krun

Schott Communities
6591 S. Flamingo Road, Cooper City, FL

Monday, October 19^th - 8:00 pm

Summaries of Christian Faith

Episode 07: Human Freedom

By Diego Aure

St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish

Thursday, October 22 - Friday, October 30

Mary, Mother of Life - Pray for us!

The annual Respect Life Month Novena prays for the protection of human life, from conception to natural death. Each day of the novena features a different pro-life prayer intention which is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life.

Join thousands of Catholics in praying for life!

Sign up! Get the daily prayers by email or text message!

Anahi Welschen
(786) 327-2146 | respectlifeministrySKD@gmail.com

Saint Katharine Drexel Respect Life Ministry
Visit respectlife.org/respect-life-month-novena

Saturday, October 24^th - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

SKD Youth Ministry presents Soccer Tournament #5!

Winners get $250!

High school and older can form a team of 5.

Registration for each player: $20

Includes a Gatorade & bag of chips

Come ready for a day full of food, drinks, games, and fun! All ages are welcome to hang out and enjoy the day, so bring your friends and family!

Weston Regional Park

Sign up here

Saturday, October 24, 2026 - 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Save lives where you live.

Join the Sidewalk Advocacy for Life Training.

Join Sidewalk Advocates for Life - South Florida, in their joint initiative with the Archdiocese of Miami - Respect Life Ministry, for our next in-person training in Spanish. This training is for anyone who wants to learn more about praying on the sidewalk and how to peacefully and effectively approach men and women seeking to abort their baby, and what can be done to help them!

To register: $15 for the training and workbook.

Anahi Welschen, Kelly Lam
(786) 327-2148 | (786) 326-3111

St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish, Salón San Pedro y San Pablo
2501 S Post Rd, Weston, FL 33327

Register here

Saturday, October 24, 2026 - 7:00 pm

Roll into the weekend with exciting bowling action!

$16 per person

Strikers
8500 NW 44th St, Sunrise, FL 33351

Wednesday, October 28 - 6:30 pm

Join our CBNSFL Talk & Networking Event.

Catholic Business Network of South Florida

Catholics doing business together, in Faith

From 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

• Guest speaker: Joe Valenzuela
• Valenzuela Financial Management Group
• Presenting: "Retirement for all"

St. Bonaventure - Parish Center

Friday, October 30^th - Sunday, November 1^st, 2026

A weekend to look at each other again...

A transformative experience for married couples who wish to strengthen their relationship.

• Date: October 30 to November 1, 2026
• Location: Casa Manresa
• Cost: $495 per couple. Payment plan available.
• Limited spots

Casa Manresa

registro.forta@schoenstattmiamiusa.org

Register for the retreat

Saturday, October 31, 2026 - after 6:45 pm Mass

Come dressed as your favorite Saint or in a Catholic-inspired costume. Best costume wins a prize!

Host a trunk!

Each trunk must have a theme, games, or activities. We encourage anyone, or any ministry to participate! Best trunk gets a prize!

• Food for sale
• Bounce house
• Face painting
• Music
• Decorated trunks
• Games & activities
• Lots of candy!

St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish
2501 S Post Rd, Weston, FL 33327

Sign up to host a trunk

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Are you or someone you know suffering after an abortion?

Return to God, who is Love and Mercy.

To protect the privacy and confidentiality of our participants, the retreat location will be shared at the time of registration.

Information and registration

Project Rachel
(954) 981-2984 | ProjectRachel@theadom.org

Send "HOPE" by text message or call (786) 750-5632

Friday, November 13 - Sunday, November 15, 2026

You are invited to a Women's Emmaus Retreat.

Come away and rest a while.

A grace-filled weekend to encounter Jesus, deepen your faith and walk with Him on the Road to Emmaus.

Location

Morning Star Renewal Center

For

All women seeking rest, renewal & relationship with Christ

Reserve your spot today!

Registration fee: US$ 200

SKD Women's Emmaus Retreat

"Behold, I am doing a new thing." (Isaiah 43:19)

Morning Star Renewal Center

Luz Ortega
(954) 598-5934

Register here

Saturday, November 14 - Sunday, November 15

Come and participate in the CURSO FELIPE

A personal encounter with Jesus and a powerful experience of the Holy Spirit

• Saturday 14: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
• Sunday 15: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

(786) 493-3995 | (786) 280-9050
skdrexel.org/cursofelipeskd

Salones Portables San Pedro y San Pablo, Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish
2501 South Post Road, Weston, FL 33327

Saturday, February 27, 2027 - 08:30 am to 6:00 pm

A healing retreat for adult children of divorce or separation.

Follow-up session

Recommended not required

March 6, 2027 - 8:30 am to 11:30 am

Contact
cshaw@theadom.org

Archdiocese of Miami (Pastoral Center)
9401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami Shores, FL 33138