The sin of the rich man in today’s parable was not that he was rich, but that he failed to share his wealth with the beggar at his gate. He knew Lazarus, perhaps walked by him every time he came in and out, but did nothing to relieve his suffering. Is there a Lazarus in my life? What am I doing to help?

Run to benefit The Basilica School
Duval Mile

Saturday, October 5th, 2024 @ 6 pm
Get those running shoes out for this one mile run down the famous Duval Street. The run begins at Duval and South and ends just past Green Street. Use the link below to register.

https://runsignup.com/Race/FLKeyWestDuvalMile

Your child can still join the ongoing CCD
(Kindergarten—7th grades) and Confirmation (8th grade) classes held on Thursdays at 6pm at The Basilica School (700 Truman Ave). CCD (Confraternity of Christian Doctrine) is an engaging and fun academic program designed to help your child strengthen the foundations of their faith — while encouraging them to become intentional disciples of Jesus Christ. Sign your son or daughter up for CCD or Confirmation classes through the link below.

https://stmarykeywest.com/ccd/
Completed forms can be emailed to our Director of Religious Education, Maria Del Pino, at mdelpino1929@gmail.com. You may also register at the Rectory Office located at 1010 Windsor Lane. Questions? Please call 305-294- 1018.

El Programa de Educación Religiosa se iniciará el jueves 5 de septiembre, a las 6:00 p.m. en el Escuela de la Basilica, desde Kindergartes hasta el 8 grado. Las inscripciones se podrán realizar en la
oficina de la rectoria de lunes a viernes de 8:00 a.m. hasta las 4:30 p.m. con Maria del Pino.

Mon – Fri: 12:00 pm—5:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am—2:00 pm
Saturday CLOSED

For more information call Sol or Maria at 305-294-0651.

This weekend marks Priesthood Sunday, the last Sunday of September. It is a special day set aside to honor priesthood in the United States. It is a day to reflect upon and affirm the role of the priest as central to the life of the Church.

Priesthood Sunday offers an opportunity for priests and parishioners to build a stronger working relationship. Together, they can take an honest look at the challenges of the future and how they can collaborate to meet those challenges as a united force.

Please show your appreciation for Father Marino, Father Louis, and Father Baker after Masses today. Thank you!

Blessing of the Animals

Saturday, October 5th @ 12:00 Noon
Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto

Please join Father Marino for his first blessing of the animals in Key West. Cats, dogs, birds, guinea pigs—all pets are welcome. Invite your friends and neighbors to join in and see our beautiful Grotto.

All volunteers who wish to serve Parish or School in ministries
involving children or vulnerable adults must complete the following requirements established by the Archdiocese of Miami. These requirements are:

1. Complete a Level II FDLE background check;
2. Complete the Virtus online training course;
3. Read the monthly Virtus bulletins.

The VIRTUS course is available online 24/7 at www.virtusonline.org and takes about 90 minutes to complete. Begin by selecting the Miami Archdiocese as your organization and then choose St. Mary Star of the Sea Basilica (School and/or Parish) as the place you wish to volunteer. Read and sign (electronically) the Volunteer Pledge. You may also take the course in English or Spanish. After the training, everyone is required to read a short bulletin each month. It takes five minutes and an email reminder is send to you the first Sunday of each month.

Setting up the background check and fingerprinting is a little more involved, so it is best to request instructions with the necessary codes from our Safe Environment Coordinator, Ms. Eileen Dolan-Heitlinger. She can be reached at edh@basilicaschoolkeywest.com or at the school office at 305-294-1031.

Sincere thanks to those who have already completed these requirements! Please contact Eileen D-H with any questions about your account.