8670 Byron AvenueMiami Beach, FL 33141Phone: (305) 866-6567Fax: (305) 864-1069Cambiar al EspañolThis WeekSeventh Sunday of Easter, June 2, 2019Read MoreMinisters Schedule -  May 2019Instructions for Parish Lay MinistriesMass IntentionsFormationCurrent and Past BulletinsOur Lady of Perpetual HelpThe image of Our Lady of Perpetual Help is an icon, painted on wood, and seems to have originated around the thirteenth century. Traditionally, the image is also known as "Our Lady of Perpetual Succor." The icon (about 54 x 41.5 centimeters) depicts our Blessed Mother Mary, under the title "Mother of God," holding the Child Jesus.The Archangels Michael and Gabriel, hovering in the upper corners, hold the instruments of the Passion- St. Michael (in the left corner) holds the spear, the wine-soaked sponge, and the crown of thorns, and St. Gabriel (in the right corner) holds the cross and the nails. The intent of the artist was to portray the Child Jesus contemplating the vision of His future Passion. The anguish He feels is shown by the loss of one of His sandals. Nevertheless, the icon also conveys the triumph of Christ over sin and death, symbolized by the golden background (a sign of the glory of the resurrection) and the manner in which the angels hold the instruments, i.e. like trophies gathered up from Calvary on Easter morning.In a very beautiful way, the Child Jesus grasps the hand of the Blessed Mother. He seeks comfort from His mother, as He sees the instruments of His passion. The position of Mary's hands- both holding the Child Jesus (who seems like a small adult) and presenting Him to us- convey the reality of our Lord's incarnation, that He is the true God who became also true man. In iconography, Mary here is represented as the Hodighitria, the one who guides us to the Redeemer. She also is our Help, who intercedes on our behalf with her Son.Archbishop’s Charities and Development Drive 2019  ABCD UPDATE: Our parish is short $11,376.15 to meetour goal of $104,000.00. Thank you to all our parishioners who responded so far to this appeal. If you haven’tmade your gift as yet, there is still time for you to help usmake our goal.“Those who hope in the Lord, renew theirstrength”Isaiah 40:31Stewardship Council MeetingThe next meeting of our Stewardship Councilwill take place on Wednesday, June 5th at 7:00pm in theParish Office.Emmaus RetreatThe Emmaus men willhold their retreat on June 7 to the 9th, 2019, inSpanish, for men 18+ years old.Registration isnow open. Please call or visit the Parish Officefor more information.Special collection for the Church inCentral and Eastern EuropeThe special collection for the Church inCentral and Eastern Europe will take place during the second collection on the weekend of June9th.Bible ClassOur next Bible Class in Spanish will be onWednesday June 12th at 7:00pm in the Church.Church Tenting June 17th to June 19th,Masses will take place in the Parish Hall. ExpositionWill be on Friday the 21st instead of Wednesday the