Our Lady Queen of Apostles

Week of November 15, 2026

Parish bulletin

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Mass intentions, readings, this week's events and news from around the parish — strengthened by faith, living in hope, serving with love

This week's events Mass times and directions

Front entrance of Our Lady Queen of Apostles church with its bell tower, statue niche and terracotta roof under a bright blue Florida sky

"For to everyone who has, more will be given and he will grow rich; but from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away."

— Matthew 25:29

Special second collection for Catholic Charities: at the request of the diocese, our second collection this weekend benefits Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach. If you can't give today, you can bring your donation to the parish office during the week or drop it into next week's collection.

Mass intentions

Please keep these intentions and our parish family in your prayers this week.

Saturday, November 14

4:00pm — † Benito Tavarez
6:00pm — For Our Parishioners

Sunday, November 15

7:30am — † Dorris Doyle Ducharme
9:30am — † Frances Duemig
11:30am — † Ashley Rodrigues
6:00pm — † Deceased members of the Rivera-Arellano family

Monday to Friday, 8:00am

Monday, November 16 — † Caridad Finkernagel
Tuesday, November 17 — Rose Marie Derosena, in thanksgiving
Wednesday, November 18 — † Mary Albanesi
Thursday, November 19 — † Deceased members of the Saucier family
Friday, November 20 — † Gertrude Louis Jacques

Saturday, November 21

8:00am — † Isaias Valentin
4:00pm — † Erik Erikson
6:00pm — † Angel Parra

Sunday, November 22 — Christ the King

7:30am — For Our Parishioners
9:30am — † Larry Brooks
11:30am — † Serenidad Mabuti
6:00pm — † Conrad and Pat Lemke

Flowers for the altar

In loving memory of Neida Sayas, at the request of the Sayas Santa family, and in loving memory of Edgar Aguilar, at the request of the Aguilar family.

Weekly readings

Scripture for the week of November 15.

  • Sunday: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Ps 128; 1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30
  • Monday: Rev 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps 1; Lk 18:35-43
  • Tuesday: Rev 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15; Lk 19:1-10
  • Wednesday: Rev 4:1-11; Ps 150; Lk 19:11-28
  • Thursday: Rev 5:1-10; Ps 149; Lk 19:41-44
  • Friday: Rev 10:8-11; Ps 119; Lk 19:45-48
  • Saturday: Rev 11:4-12; Ps 144; Lk 20:27-40
  • Next Sunday: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46

Parish events calendar

What is happening around the parish this week.

Sunday, November 15

Back-to-Basics Angel Program returns in the Pavilion after all Masses
WYD Bake Sale after all Masses
Youth Group in Celebration Hall, 7pm

Monday, November 16

PREP
Bell Choir practice, 7pm

Tuesday, November 17

PREP
Queens of Talent in Festival Hall, 12pm
Children's Choir in Church, 5:30pm
Traditional Choir in Church, 7pm
OCIA in Celebration Hall, 7pm
Fully Engaged in Peter Classroom, 7:30pm

Wednesday, November 18

Little Rascals in Celebration Hall, 11am
AA Meeting in Festival Hall, 12pm
Young Adult Group in Celebration Hall, 6pm
Lector Ministry in Luke Classroom, 6pm
Cantor practice in Church, 6pm
School of Christian Formation in Celebration Hall, 7pm
DCA Meeting in Mark Classroom, 7pm
K of C 4th Degree Meeting in Festival Hall, 7pm

Thursday, November 19

Rosary Makers in Luke Classroom, 12pm
Middle School Youth Group in Celebration Hall, 5:30pm
Lector Workshop in Matthew Classroom, 6pm
Rosary near the outdoor crucifix, 7pm
Spanish Prayer Group in Luke Classroom, 7pm
6pm Band in Church, 7:30pm

Friday, November 20

Divine Mercy Chaplet in Church, 8:30am
AA Meeting in Festival Hall, 12pm

Saturday, November 21

WYD Bake Sale in the Pavilion after all Masses
K of C Membership Drive in the Pavilion after all Masses
Spanish Prayer Group in Luke Classroom, 9am
Columbiettes in Festival Hall, 10am

Sunday, November 22

WYD Bake Sale in the Pavilion after all Masses
K of C Membership Drive in the Pavilion after all Masses
Youth Group in Celebration Hall, 7pm

Stand Up Sunday

At each Mass this weekend, we invite all of our wonderful volunteers to "stand up" and be recognized. These volunteers are all background cleared for the protection of God's children and vulnerable adults.

Thank you for the countless ways you serve our parish family.

Volunteers are needed

We are looking for ushers, multimedia presenters at Mass and gift shop helpers. Training will be provided. If you're interested, please contact Chris Winters at 561-798-5661 ext. 103 or [email protected].

Sanctuary of Our Lady Queen of Apostles with the altar, crucifix and stained glass window surrounded by white flowers

Announcements

Upcoming gatherings, parish news and ways to get involved.

Help our parish thrive

We want to hear from our parishioners! Our Lady Queen of the Apostles is on a journey to know, love and serve Christ better and thrive. Please complete the Disciple Maker Index (DMI) survey — it assesses our unique strengths and opportunities. We'd love to hear from everyone in the household, so please encourage your young people to take it too. Prefer paper? Call the parish office for a copy in any language. Please keep this intention, and the growth and protection of our parish, in your prayers.

Take the DMI survey

Or scan this code with your phone's camera:

QR code linking to the Disciple Maker Index (DMI) parish survey

Christmas Concert

OLQA Music Ministry presents our 1st Annual Christmas Concert on Friday, December 18 at 7pm in the church, featuring our Bell Choir, Cantors, Children's Choir and Adult Choir.

A free will offering will be taken to help support future music ministry events.

Pray the Rosary

All are welcome on Thursday, November 19 at 7pm. This month we will meet near the outdoor crucifix. Feel free to bring a chair and invite a friend to join you.

WYD bake sale

Support our World Youth Day Seoul 2027 pilgrims! Bake sale after Masses on November 15, 21 and 22.

Back to Basics

Thank you for helping those in need make their holidays special. Please return your sneakers, socks, underwear and holiday gift toy to the Pavilion after all Masses this weekend.

A promise to protect, a pledge to heal

If you or anyone has been abused or victimized by someone representing the Catholic Church, help is available. Report any abuse of a child or vulnerable adult to the Department of Children and Family Services immediately: 1-800-962-2873. Alert the Diocesan Reporting Line: 1-833-710-0909.

Reading the Bible together

Our reading plan for December. Four short readings a day.

DecemberFirst readingSecond readingThird readingFourth reading
1Psalm 1Deuteronomy 1Sirach PrologueMatthew 1
2Psalm 2Deuteronomy 2Sirach 1Matthew 2
3Psalm 3Deuteronomy 3Sirach 2Matthew 3
4Psalm 4Deuteronomy 4Sirach 3Matthew 4
5Psalm 5Deuteronomy 5Sirach 4Matthew 5
6Psalm 6Deuteronomy 6Sirach 5Matthew 6
7Psalm 7Deuteronomy 7Sirach 6Matthew 7
8Psalm 8Deuteronomy 8Sirach 7Matthew 8
9Psalm 9Deuteronomy 9Sirach 8Matthew 9
10Psalm 10Deuteronomy 10Sirach 9Matthew 10
11Psalm 11Deuteronomy 11Sirach 10Matthew 11
12Psalm 12Deuteronomy 12Sirach 11Matthew 12
13Psalm 13Deuteronomy 13Sirach 12Matthew 13
14Psalm 14Deuteronomy 14Sirach 13Matthew 14
15Psalm 15Deuteronomy 15Sirach 14Matthew 15
16Psalm 16Deuteronomy 16Sirach 15Matthew 16
17Psalm 17Deuteronomy 17Sirach 16Matthew 17
18Psalm 18:1-25Deuteronomy 18Sirach 17Matthew 18
19Psalm 18:26-51Deuteronomy 19Sirach 18Matthew 19
20Psalm 19Deuteronomy 20Sirach 19Matthew 20
21Psalm 20Deuteronomy 21Sirach 20Matthew 21
22Psalm 21Deuteronomy 22Sirach 21Matthew 22
23Psalm 22Deuteronomy 23Sirach 22Matthew 23
24Psalm 23Deuteronomy 24Sirach 23Matthew 24
25Psalm 24Deuteronomy 25Sirach 24Matthew 25
26Psalm 25Deuteronomy 26Sirach 25Matthew 26
27Psalm 26Deuteronomy 27Sirach 26Matthew 27
28Psalm 27Deuteronomy 28Sirach 27Matthew 28
29Psalm 28Deuteronomy 29Sirach 28Mark 1
30Psalm 29Deuteronomy 30Sirach 29Mark 2
31Psalm 30Deuteronomy 31Sirach 30Mark 3

Youth groups

Faith, fun, friends… and food! For more information contact Ms. Christy at 561-798-5661 ext. 105 or [email protected].

High school youth group (grades 9–12)

Sundays, 7:15 to 9:00pm:
November 15 — Hey Neighbor!
November 22 — Community

Bring a friend! They do not need to be Catholic to join us.

Middle school youth group (grades 6–8)

Next meeting: Thursday, November 19, 5:30 to 7:00pm.

Christmas Festival and Village

Pre-sale tickets, volunteer sign-ups and raffles — find us in the Pavilion after Masses.

Pre-sale tickets

Pre-sale tickets are good for all purchases except raffles: 100 tickets for $80, 60 tickets for $50, or 20 tickets for $18. You can also pick up pre-sale tickets at the parish office during the week.

Volunteer sign-up

We use SignUp Genius to track volunteers across four areas: Kids Games, Food Court, Miscellaneous and Village. We especially need help in the Food Court and Kids' Games. On a computer, click a tab to see open booths and time slots; on the mobile app, use the drop-down to choose an area. Need help? Stop by our table in the Pavilion after Masses.

Volunteer on SignUp Genius

Raffles and sponsors

Basket raffle: visit our table for ideas and to tell us about the basket you'd like to donate. Bring finished baskets to the table or the office during the week. Spare baskets are welcome too.

Grand raffle: return your tickets at our table, or pick up extras.

Liquor raffle: please donate new, unopened bottles. The raffle takes place at the end of the festival.

Sponsors: stop by the table in the Pavilion for information.

Christmas Village: we need your help

Many thanks to all who showed up to help with the village setup! We need more help to get caught up with lights and decorating. To volunteer or get on the contact list for work dates and times, text or call Chris Laquerre. If you are able, please come out to help — we appreciate you.

Festival: Sue Dolingo — [email protected]
Village: Chris Laquerre — [email protected] or 561-324-8638

Christmas Festival details

Ministry corner

Small groups doing great good. Reach out to learn more.

Angel Bed Ministry

Help us make beautiful "angel beds" (baby caskets). The Queens of Talent meet Tuesdays at 12pm in Festival Hall. Call Maggie at 561-635-1880.

Bereavement Ministry

Upcoming meeting: December 15. For information and to sign up, call Jennifer Ryan at 561-596-9560.

Divine Mercy Prayer Group

We pray the Chaplet on Fridays after the 8am Mass and will pray daily for your personal intentions. Text or call Joan Jordan at 561-788-5871 for a confidential discussion.

Memorial Light Wall

Memorial lights honor the memory of your departed loved one: $100 for one year or $250 for three years. Call Arline at 561-798-5661 ext. 102.

A look at finances

Figures for the weekend of November 8.

$20,028

Offertory

$2,853

Second collection: World Mission

$211,617

DSA received of $311,000 goal

$99,383

DSA still needed

Have you thought about Online Giving?

  • It's automatic — no need to bring an envelope to church
  • It saves the church the cost of mailing envelopes
  • Gifts go straight into our bank account
  • Set it up once and it carries on every year after that

Need help? Just call the parish office at 561-798-5661 and we'll walk you through it.

Diocesan Services Appeal

We are still short of our DSA goal. Whatever amount we are short comes out of our operating budget, so every gift helps. Questions? Call Chris Winters, Business Manager, at 561-798-5661 ext. 103.

Sacramental information

We are here to walk with you.

Baptisms

Congratulations on the decision to baptize your child in the Catholic faith! Please call or stop by the parish office to get started. Travel plans for out-of-town guests should wait until a date is confirmed by parish staff; a meeting with a priest may be required.

Marriages

Please call or stop by the parish office to start your marriage paperwork and allow six months to complete it. A wedding date cannot be set until a priest has been consulted.

Sick and homebound

Parish volunteers are happy to bring Holy Communion to the sick and homebound. Call the parish office to arrange a visit with the Eucharist, or a visit from a priest for the Anointing of the Sick.

Ministerio Hispano

Ministerios litúrgicos y grupos de nuestra comunidad hispana.

Preparándonos para el Adviento

El Grupo de Oración Reina de los Apóstoles les invita cordialmente: Nacimiento de Jesús en nuestros corazones.

Sábado 21 de noviembre, de 9 a 12, Salón Luke. Con la presencia de nuestro sacerdote invitado, el Padre Fernando Orejuela.

"Ven, Señor Jesús, prepara mi corazón para recibirte." (Lucas 3, 4)

¡Todos están invitados! ¡Los esperamos!

Grupo de Oración Reina de los Apóstoles

Cómo ser discípulos y miembros del Cuerpo de Cristo: te invitamos a profundizar tu relación personal con el Señor Jesús. Reuniones todos los jueves a las 7:00pm, salón John/Luke.

Hora Santa: primer jueves de cada mes, 7:00pm, Capilla de Adoración.

Introducción al catecismo del Sagrado Corazón

San Juan, testigo de la lanzada a Jesús en la cruz, nos detalla con minuciosidad ese momento trascendente: "Uno de los soldados, con la lanza, le traspasó el costado, y al punto salió sangre y agua. El que lo vio da testimonio y su testimonio es verdadero, y sabe que dice la verdad, para que también vosotros creáis. Esto ocurrió para que se cumpliera la Escritura: No le quebrarán un hueso; y en otro lugar la Escritura dice: Mirarán al que traspasaron" (Jn 19, 34-37).

Jesús, el Hijo de Dios, al abrirnos el costado y su corazón traspasado, nos muestra el amor que Dios nos tiene, como recuerda el mismo apóstol en su carta: "Quien no ama no ha conocido a Dios, porque Dios es amor" (1 Jn 4, 8).

Contactos

Ministros extraordinarios de la sagrada Comunión: Alsacia 561-512-3061
Sacristán: Alsacia 561-512-3061 y Enrique 561-252-0003
Proclamadores: Areani 561-319-5585
Media: Lourdes 561-201-7190
Ujieres: John 561-667-9184
Grupo de oración y alabanza: Diácono Marino 208-358-1519 o Rocío 561-876-5437
Virgen Peregrina: Rocío 561-876-5437
Damas católicas en acción (tercer miércoles, 7pm, salón Mark): Grace 561-312-6528
Rito de Iniciación Cristiana y Bautismos de infantes: Areani 561-319-5585
Ministerio orando por nuestros hijos: 561-319-5585 y 561-386-2822
Pastoral Hispana: Ana 305-606-7931, Nilda 561-252-2642

Questions about anything in the bulletin?

The Parish Office is open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm (closed for lunch 12:30 to 1:30pm). Call 561-798-5661.

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