SAINT JOHN OF GOD PARISH 84 Carleton Avenue * Central Islip, New York 11722 Phone: 234-6535 * Fax: 234-7474 * Email:
[email protected] Website: www.stjohnofgodparish.org Rev. Christopher Nowak, Pastor Pastoral Staff Rev. Javier Peñaranda, Associate Pastor Sr. Valerie Scholl, CSJ, Pastoral Associate / Admin. Dcn. Ronald J. Gillette Sr. Claudia Allen, CSJ, Apostolado Hispano Mrs. Maggie Martin, Religious Education Ms. Carmen Roncal Mrs. Patricia Walsh, Cemetery Secretary Mrs. Ana Sullivan, Parish Social Ministry Coordinator Mrs. Eleanor Gould, Music Ministry Parish Center: 234-6535 Religious Education: 234-4040 Outreach Office: 234-1884 Cemetery Office: 234-6535 x135 Parish Office Hours: Monday – Friday: 9AM – 4:30 PM Sunday: 9 AM – 2 PM (For Mass Cards) Emergency Sick Calls Any Time Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5 PM Chapel Sunday: 8 AM Church 9:30 AM Church 11:00 AM Chapel Weekday Masses Monday – Saturday: 9 AM Church Devotions Miraculous Medal Novena: Monday at 9 AM Mass Sacraments Reconciliation: Saturday at 4:00 PM in the Church or by appointment. Please call the Parish Center. Baptism: 1st Sunday at 2 PM. Parents must register at the Parish Center at least 1 month before the baptism. Marriage: Those wishing to be married must make arrangements at least 6 months in advance. Call the Parish Center.
Our Lady of Providence Regional School Pre-K (4 yrs.) through 8th Grade 234-1113 or 234-6324 www.olprov.org Principal: Mrs. JoAnn DiNardo
March 10, 2013
Apostolado Hispano 234-6535 x 106 Equipo Pastoral Que Habla Español Rev. Christopher Nowak, Pastor Rev. Javier Peñaranda, Pastor Asociado Hna. Claudia Allen, CSJ Sra. Carmen Roncal Sra. Ana Sullivan, Ministerio Social Misas En Español Sábado: 7:00 PM Capilla Domingo: 9:30 AM Capilla 12:30 PM Capilla Martes: 7:00 PM Capilla
Sacramentos Bautizos en Español: 2do y 4to Domingo de cada mes, 2 PM Los padres de los niños deben ir a la oficina antes de inscribirlos. Llame 234-6535 x 106 para una cita. Confesiones: Los sábados a las 4:00 PM Primera Comunión y Confirmación: Niños de 6 hasta los 17años deben asistir a las clases de Educación Religiosa de acuerdo a su edad. Llame: 234-4040 Sacramentos Para Los Adultos: (18 años en adelante) Llame 234-6535 x 106 para más información. Las clases para los adultos son los domingos a las 11 AM. Matrimonio: Inscribirse 6 meses antes de la fecha de la boda. Llame: 234- 6535 para hablar con un miembro del Equipo Pastoral que habla español. Nuestra Señora de la Providencia Escuela Católica Pre-K (4 años) hasta 8vo grado 234-1113 o 234-6324 www.olprov.org Principal: Mrs. JoAnn DiNardo
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Mass Intentions for the Week of March 10th: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
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9:00AM 9:00AM 9:00AM 9:00AM 9:00AM 9:00AM 5:00PM 8:00AM
– Marion & Roy Devine – Andrea Jeffers – Patricia Devine – Andres Ortiz-Rios – Michael & Susan Bennan – Robert P. Miller – Lucille Vavosa – All those enrolled in the Society of Prayer – 9:30AM – People of Saint John of God 11:00AM – Kevin Brennan
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday, March 11thIs 65:17-21
Weekend of Mar. 2nd & Mar. 3rd Sharing One’s Resources in the Parish $30,000
Total Collection to Parish: $ 11,307.23 Sunday Collection: $ 8,569.73 Monthly Maintenance and Repairs: $ 2,700.50
$25,000 $15,000 $10,000 $8,500 $8,000 $7,500 $7,000
THANK YOU!
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Mass Attendance: 1,343
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Jn 4:43-54
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$11,307.
9:00AM – Daily Mass Tuesday, March 12h– Ez 47:1-9,12
Diocese of Rockville Centre
Jn 5:1-16
9:00AM – Daily Mass 7:00PM – Misa en Español (Capilla)
9:00AM – Daily Mass
You may pick up a Registration Form at the Parish Center during office hours.
Jn 5:31-47
9:00AM – Daily Mass Friday, March 15th– Wis 2:1a,12-22
Jn 7:1-2,10,25-30
9:00AM – Daily Mass Saturday, March 16th – Jer 11:18-20 Jn 7:40-539-14 5:00PM – Vigil Mass 7:00PM – Misa en Español Sunday, March 17th – Fifth Sunday of Lent Ez 37:12-14 Rom 8:8-11 Jn 11:1-45 8:00AM 9:30AM 9:30AM 11:00AM 12:30PM
– Mass – English – Mass – English – Misa en Español – Mass – English – Misa en Español
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Honoring Couples Married 50 Years or More Sunday, April 14th — St. Lawrence the Martyr Sunday, May 5th — Maria Regina in Seaford Both Liturgies Begin at 2:30PM Couples may register for ONE liturgy.
Wednesday, March 13th – Is 49:8-15 Jn 5:17-30
Thursday, March 14th– Ex 32:7-14
Golden Wedding Liturgy
(Church) (Church) (Capilla) (Chapel) (Capilla)
Restoring the Glory…. to welcome..to worship..to grow..to serve.. Donations to Date: $ 1,191,151.75 God’s Blessings on All!
Registration for the April 14th liturgy must be received at the Office of Worship, Diocese of Rockville Center by March 28th. Registration for the May 5th liturgy must be received at the Office of Worship, Diocese of Rockville Center by April 18th.
For questions, please call: Suzanne at 516-678-5800, Ext. 207
Fourth Sunday Of Lent March 10, 2013 Whoever is in Christ is a new creation: the old things have passed away; behold, new things have come. -- 2 Corinthians 5:17
WE ARE SAINT JOHN OF GOD PARISH - COMMITTED TO FAITH, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY!
Bread & Wine Memorial for This Week: In Loving Memory Of:
Andrea Jeffers Requested By:
The McIntyre Family Our Sacred Journey to Wholeness A Lenten Retreat The Church is a pilgrim people on a journey from brokenness to wholeness and holiness. Brought together in Christ Jesus, we travel both personally and as a community through some graced transformations. Join us this Lenten season as we pray about and talk about our common journey and the experiences along the way.
Thursdays of Lent at 7:30PM to 9:00PM March 14th — The Journey of the People of God March 21st — The Journey Home
Retreat Leaders: Patricia Leonard and James Philipps
Flower Offering Envelopes You will see Flower Offering Envelopes around the Church and Chapel. Whatever amount you would like to donate in the name of a loved one to help beautify the liturgical environment for Easter will be greatly appreciated. Donations will be used for Easter flowers and to beautify the sanctuary.
Remember in your thoughts and prayers, the Sick of the Parish... Robert Ahrem Ronald Alexander Jailene Almonte-Valerio Mary Anderson Rose Bennett Edith Comito Sandy Comito John Corrigan Angelo Cristiano Catherine Deenihan Lisa & Lorenzo Diglio Mark Dixon Leon, Helen, Joann Falk Patricia Falk Ronald Gillette II Chris Gomez Barbara Henes Alice Hydell Theresa Keller Ray King Bill Koenig
Troy Liddell Stella Minneci Liz Mouzakes Gloria Mirian Ochoa Sheila O’Connell Suzanne O’Conell Alice Otero Joan Parnell Carmen Ramos Gilberto Reyes Dorothy Stevens Jailene Almonte-Valerio Louis Vavosa Maryann Vavosa Marvin Velasquez Barbara & Tim Warfield Mary Weber James A. Williams Raymond Wolter Barbara Zarcone
P. F. I. RAFFLE
to support the formation of LAY CATHOLIC LEADERSHIP At St. John of God Parish Prizes: 1st prize: 45” Flat Screen T.V. 2nd prize: Laptop Computer 3rd prize: Kindle Price: $5.00 per chance Drawing & Winners Announced: SUNDAY, June 9,2013 at Parish Appreciation Party at St. John of God From 3:00PM to 8:00PM
Telephone: 234-6324 Visit us at: www.olprov.org Mrs. JoAnn Di Nardo, Principal
The Regional School for your Parish We are continuing our Lenten journey by attending weekly prayer services, praying the stations of the cross, and reflecting on ways to grow in our faith. We thank all parishioners for their support of Our Lady of Providence Regional School and we pray that God blesses all of you during this Lenten season. Our Lady of Providence teachers have been busy attending professional development workshops regarding the Common Core curriculum. Our teachers are dedicated to keeping up-to-date with the most innovative teaching methods in order to help the students of Our Lady of Providence become more successful. Congratulations are due to the winners of our Annual Spelling Bee: Grades 3 & 4 First Place – Robert Hoffman (Grade 4) Second Place – Yashvir Singh (Grade 3) Grades 5-8
First Place – Kelly Guerrero (Grade 8) Second Place – Kaysie Calonge (Grade 8)
We are also proud to announce that Kaysie Calonge won third place in the Annual Diocesan Technology Day contest. The Easter Bunny came to Our Lady of Providence on Friday, March, 8th. to visit and take a special picture with the students. We are also having breakfast with the Easter Bunny on March 16th. OUR WEBSITE: Keep up to date with current events and individual class information by
visiting our school website www.olprov.org. You can also like us on Facebook.
Registration in Progress Registration continues during the month of March for Grades PreK through 8th. Our Lady of Providence offers a safe, Catholic environment for our students. We use the New York State curriculum and take New York State tests in grades 4, 6, and 8. Our students have a choice of French and Spanish in grades 6-8. We offer before and after school supervision and have many school clubs, such as band, glee club, dance, drama and art clubs. Some of our 8th graders are involved in a weekly math/science program at New York Institute of Technology. If you would like to arrange a visit to the school, please call 631-2346324. Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation offers scholarships to children who qualify for assistance. Please contact Mrs. Fitzpatrick for more information. Mark Your Calendar: March 24th – Palm Sunday March 27 – Wednesday (11:30 dismissal) March 31st -- Easter Sunday Mar 28-Apr 5th – Easter Recess (School Closed) April 8th – School Reopens
FUNDRAISING
Did you know you can help Our Lady of Providence Regional School without spending extra money? Here are three ways you can help:
1. Register your Stop and Shop card in the A+ Program at www.stopandshop.com . Click on “Our Stores”, then click “A+”, and follow directions for registering. 2. Cut out Box Tops For Education from participating products. 3. Register your Target credit card in the Take Charge of Education Program at www.target.com\tcoe . Click on “Enroll”, and follow directions for registering Thank you for your support.
Religious Education Office Mrs. Maggie Martin, Director Telephone: 631-234-4040 Email:
[email protected]
Office Hours for week of March 10: Monday, March 11: 11:00am – 6:00pm Tuesday, March 12: 11:30am – 7:30pm Wednesday, March 13: 1:00pm – 4:00pm Thursday, March 14: 4:00pm – 7:30pm Friday, March 15: CLOSED Saturday, March 16: CLOSED Sunday, March 17: CLOSED
Schedule for the week of March 10: Mon., March 11: RCIC, RCIA & Level 8 Confirmation Teen Team Confirmation 7:00PM Regular Session Chapel Wed., March 13: 4:45 — 6PM Regular Session Chapel Sat., March 16: 8:30 — 9:45AM 10:30 — 11:45AM Regular Session Chapel
SEDER SUPPER
MARCH 11, 2013 — 7:00PM Knights of Columbus Hall
With Rabbis Michael & Carol. The Rabbis will lead us through the Jewish Passover Feast that our Lord celebrated with his Apostles and how He changed this Passover Feast into His Last Supper and the Eucharist.
Immediately following the Ritual Part of the Supper, the Knights of Columbus will be offering a catered supper. Bring the entire family.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul In today’s Gospel, Jesus heals a man blind from birth. Because he did this on a Sabbath, the Pharisees called Jesus a sinner and ridiculed the man. Who was really blind and would not see the miracle that had been performed? Sometimes, like the Pharisees, we too are so set in our ways and beliefs that we cannot see what God in his great love has given us. We are blind to the needs of others, but instead of ridicule, we can open our eyes and do good deeds with love and care toward our family, working professionally, honestly and charitably. Our way of “seeing” is when we live in the truth that our works may be clearly seen as done in God. Christian living is about being touched by Jesus and in bettering the lives of others. St. Vincent often said: “Let us love God, my brothers, let us love God. But let it be with the strength of our arms and the sweat of our brow.” In this way Christ touches others through us. Through your almsgiving, you are performing a good work; far greater than you think. Your gift to the “Society of St. Vincent de Paul will help the poor to celebrate the grace of God's love this Easter.
ATTENTION: ALL LECTORS On the Third Fourth and Fifth Sundays of Lent, because we have THE ELECT who are going to receive their sacraments of Christian Initiation during Easter, WE WILL BE PROCLAIMING THE CYCLE A READINGS. They can be found in the Lector’s Workbook and the Missalette so you can review.
PARISH OUTREACH OFFICE TELEPHONE: 234-1884 Ana Sullivan, Coordinator
Inspirational for Lent "Lent stimulates us to let the Word of God penetrate our life and in this way to know the fundamental truth: who we are, where we come from, where we must go, what path we must take in life..."
Pope Benedict
MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2013 – 7:30PM NEW LITURGICAL MINISTERS INFORMATION MEETING (LECTORS, EUCHARIST MINISTERS, USHERS) Have you ever thought of becoming a Eucharist Minister, Lector, Usher but hesitate because you don’t think you’re worthy or you don’t think you know enough about your faith? Do you have questions about qualifications, training, commitment & responsibilities? Please fill out this form and give it to the ushers or bring it to the Parish Office.
NAME: ___________________________________________ ADDRESS: _______________________________________ PHONE #: _______________________________________ ___________________________________________________________
CATHOLIC HEALTH SERVICES Healthy Sundays Offering education and information for your health and well-being FREE Medical Screenings DIABETES, CHOLESTEROL, BLOOD PRESSURE *REFRESHMENS WILL BE SERVED* Place: St. John of God Parish (basement) Date: Sunday, March 10, 2013 Time: 11 am – 2:30 pm
SERVICIOS CATOLICOS DE SALUD Domingos Saludables Ofrecemos información y educación para su salud y bienestar GRATIS Exámenes Médicos Diabetes, Colesterol, Presión Arterial SE OFRECERAN REFRESCOS Lugar: Parroquia de San Juan de Dios (sótano) Fecha: Domingo, 10 de marzo 2013 Hora: 11 am - 2:30 pm
Food Pantry Our Outreach Center is very low or out of the following items:
— Jelly/Jam — Pork & Bean — Peanut Butter — Gravy — Canned Potatoes — Chicken — Mac & Cheese Thank you for your continued support!
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LUNES, MARZO 18, 2013 – 7:30PM NUEVOS MINISTROS LITURGICOS REUNION INFORMATIVA
(LECTORES, MINISTROS DE EUCARISTIA, ACOMODADORES)
¿Ha pensado usted en ser un Ministro de la Sagrada Eucaristía, Lector, Acomodador pero duda porque usted piensa que no tiene méritos para ello o piensa usted que no sabe suficiente acerca de su fe? ¿Tal vez, tiene preguntas acerca de los requisitos y calificaciones, compromiso, entrenamiento, y responsabilidades? Por favor llene esta forma y entréguela a un Acomodador ó déjela en la oficina de la Iglesia.
NOMBRE: ________________________________________ DIRECCION: ______________________________________ # DE TELEFONO: _________________________________
Sobres de Ofrendas Para las Flores Usted verá Sobres de Ofrendas para Flores alrededor de la Iglesia y la Capilla. Cualquiera cantidad que quiere donar en el nombre de un ser querido para ayudar a hermosear el ambiente litúrgico para la Pascua será muy apreciado. Las donaciones serán usadas para las flores de Pascua y por los adornos para embellecer el santuario.
Adult Choir Rehearsal (Wednesday) 7:30PM in the Chapel March 6 — 13 — 20 — 27 April 3 — 10 — 17 — 24 May 1 — 8* — 15 — 22 — 29 *Ascension Thurs.—Rehearsal after Mass June 5 — 12 — 19 — 26
Mark Your Calendar
March 11th — Seder Supper – 7:00PM at Knights of Columbus Hall
March 14th – Parish Mission — from 7:30PM to 9:00PM. This week’s theme is: The Journey of the People of God.
March 17th – Parish Blood Drive — from 8:30AM to 2:30PM in the School Cafeteria. Sponsored by the Ministry to Catholics of African Ancestry. Give Blood—Save a Life!
Children’s Choir (English) Rehearsal (Thursday) 7:00PM — 8:00PM in the Chapel March 14* — 21* at 6:45-7:25PM March 28 — NO REHEARSAL April 4 — 11 — 18 — 25 April 7 — Sing at 11AM Mass May 2 — 16 — 23 — 30 May 5 — Sing at 11AM Mass May 9 — NO REHEARSAL June 2 — Sing at 11AM Mass Come Even If Late For Rehearsal.
March 18th – 7:30PM — Information Meeting for NEW Liturgical Ministers — Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Ushers, etc. March 19th – Society of St. Vincent de Paul — 12:30PM — Monthly Meeting in the The Conference Room of the Parish Center. All are welcome.
March 21st – Parish Mission — from 7:30PM to 9:00PM. This week’s theme is: The Journey Home.
April 1st – Parish Offices Closed. Offices will reopen on Tuesday at 9:00AM. April 8th – Confraternity of Christian Mothers — 7:30PM — Monthly Meeting in the Small Cafeteria of the School. All women of the Parish are welcome.
Meet Carlos Leon Conozca a Carlos Leon SJOG is going to have a PARKING ATTENDANT on Sundays from 9AM to 12:30PM. His purpose is to ensure that people don’t park in the Fire Zones, block the driveways and go the WRONG WAY on St. John’s Street before 1:30PM
Vamos a tener un AYUDANTE DE PARQUEO los domingos desde las 9am hasta 12:30pm. Su propósito es asegurar que los feligreses no estacionen en las zonas de bomberos, entradas de las casas y no manejen en contra de las flechas en St. John’s Street antes de la 1:30pm.
Belong More Deeply
Pertenecer Más Profundamente
Heavenly Father, Pour forth your Holy Spirit to inspire me with these words from Holy Scripture.
Padre Celestial, Derrama tu Espíritu Santo y sea yo inspirado con estas palabras de la Sagrada Escritura.
Stir in my soul the desire to renew my faith and deepen my relationship with your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ so that I might truly believe in and live the Good News.
Llena mi alma del deseo de renovar mí fe Y profundizar mi relación con tu Hijo, nuestro Señor Jesucristo para que yo pueda verdaderamente creer y vivir la Buena Nueva.
Open my heart to hear the Gospel and grant me the confidence to proclaim the Good News to others.
Abre mi corazón para oír el Evangelio y concédeme la confianza de proclamar le Buena Nueva a otros.
Pour out your Spirit, so that I might be strengthened to go forth and witness to the Gospel in my everyday life through my words and actions. In moments of hesitation, remind me: If not me, then who will proclaim the Gospel? If not now, then when will the Gospel be proclaimed? If not the truth of the Gospel, then what shall I proclaim?
Derrama tu Espíritu, para que yo pueda ser fortalecido para seguir y ser testigo del Evangelio en mi vida diaria a través de mis palabras y acciones. En momentos de vacilación, recuérdeme: ¿Si no soy yo, entonces quién proclamará el Evangelio? ¿Si no es ahora, entonces cuándo será proclamado el Evangelio? ¿Si no proclamo la verdad del Evangelio, entonces qué proclamaré?
God, our Father, I pray that through the Holy Spirit I might hear the call of the New Evangelization to deepen my faith, grow in confidence to proclaim the Gospel and boldly witness to the saving grace of your Son, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
YEAR OF FAITH: BELONG MORE DEEPLY The schedule of speakers will be as follows:
March 9/10----Ministry of Lector March 16/17----Ministry of Eucharist April 6/7----Ministry of Catechist April 13/14----Ministry of Usher April 20/21----Ministry of Altar Server April 27/28---- Ministry in Outreach May 4/5----FANS Club **As you are listening to these “Witness Talks” please palpably feel how alive these people are in their FAITH.**
Dios, Padre nuestro, rezo que a través del Espíritu Santo yo pueda oír la llamada de la Nueva Evangelización a profundizar mi fe, crecer en confianza para proclamar el Evangelio y vigorosamente atestiguar a la gracia salvadora de tu Hijo, Jesucristo, quien vive y reina contigo, en la unidad del Espíritu Santo, y es Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. Amen.
AÑO DE FE: PERTENECE MÁS PROFUNDAMENTE El horario será como sigue: 9/10 de marzo-Ministerio del Lector 16/17 de marzo--Ministerio de la Eucaristía 6/7 de abril-Ministerio del Catequista 13/14 de abril—Ministerio de Acomodadores 20/21 de abril--Ministerio del Monaguillo 27/28 de abril—Ministerio en Outreach 4/5 de mayo—Club de FANS
**Mientras está escuchando estas “Charlas de Testigo” por favor sienta palpablemente como esta gente esta viva en su FE.**
Somos La Parroquia de San Juan de Dios - Comprometidos a La Fe, La Familia, y La Comunidad! 11 DE MARZO”SEDER SUPPER” Está invitado a participar en El Salón de los Caballeros de Colón a una cena parecida la que nuestro Señor Jesucristo asistió la noche antes de su muerte durante la cual el inició la Eucarística. Tendrá lugar a las 7:00 PM. Los presentadores tiene libritos en inglés y español que pueden ayudarle en esta ceremonia. También vamos a tener traducción simultanea. Es una oportunidad de ver, oír, comer, Y APRENDER. LUZ
“Despierta, tú que duermes; levántate de entre los muertos y Cristo será tu luz” (Efesios 5:14). Estamos a medio camino en la jornada de Cuaresma para la conversión. Como siempre, Dios no se da por vencido con nosotros, especialmente con aquellos que “duermen” en el camino a la conversión. Los más grandes relatos de conversión se proclaman en estas semanas finales de la Cuaresma. Estos tienen el poder de sacudirnos de nuestro sueño. El relato del Evangelio de hoy sobre la curación del ciego de nacimiento expone la verdadera ceguera en tiempos de Cristo –la ceguera de los líderes religiosos que se creían muy buenos y justos. Dentro de pocas semanas, en la Vigilia Pascual, la Iglesia proclamará a “Cristo nuestra Luz” cuando el Cirio Pascual es llevado dentro de las iglesias oscuras de todo el mundo. Que la oscuridad del pecado que impregna nuestra vida, comunidades y nuestro mundo sea disipada por Cristo quien viene trayendo vista al ciego y luz al mundo. LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Is 65:17-21; Sal 30 (29):2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 Martes: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Sal 46 (45):2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 Miércoles: Is 49:8-15; Sal 145:8-9,13cd-14,17-18; Jn 5:17-30 Jueves: Ex 32:7-14; Sal 106 (105):19-23; Jn 5:31-47 Viernes: Sab 2:1a, 12-22; Sal 34 (33):17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Sábado: Jer 11:18-20; Sal 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 Domingo: Ez 37:12-14; Sal 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 (3-7,17,20-27,33b-45
DOMINGO SALUDABLE 10 DE MARZO DE 11:00 AM-2:30PM Servicios Católicos de Salud les ofrecen información y educación para su salud y su bienestar—GRATIS. Incluye examen medico de Diabetes, Presión y colesterol Tendrá lugar en la cafetería.
¿Quiere Servir En la Iglesia? El lunes,18 de marzo, a las 7:30 PM vamos a tener una noche de información donde y como servir en nuestra Iglesia y Parroquia. RIFA DE P.F I. $5:00 cada boleto Para apoyar la formación del liderato laico católico los estudiantes están vendiendo boletos para esta rifa..Los premios son muy buenos: 45” flat creen TV; laptop competer, Kindle. El sorteo tendrá lugar el domingo, 9 de junio durante la fiesta de apreciación que tenemos cada año. Este año vamos a tenerla en el terreno de la Iglesia de 3:00 pm a 8:00 pm. VIA CRUCIS CADA VIERNES Está invitado a participar con los feligreses en la oración del Vía Crucis que tenemos a las 7:30 PM en la iglesia los viernes de Cuaresma.
From Fr. Chris N.:
This is the Fourth Sunday in Lent. Traditionally this day is known as “Laetare Sunday,” from the Latin word for “Rejoice!” the introductory antiphon for today’s Liturgy, (based on the words of Isaiah 66:10). The antiphon and the readings both express the Church's joy in anticipation of the Resurrection. Today’s readings both remind us that it is God who gives us proper vision in body as well as in soul, and instruct us that we should be constantly on our guard against spiritual blindness. The first reading from the book of Samuel illustrates how blind we are in our judgments and how much we need God’s help. The second Reading extends the light-versus-darkness metaphor leading to the blindness-versus-sight theme of today's gospel. The cure of blindness by Jesus reported in the Gospel teaches us of the necessity of opening of the eyes of the mind by faith and warns us that those who pretend to see the truth are often blind, and those who acknowledge their blindness are given clear vision. In this episode, the most unlikely person, namely the blind man, receives the light of faith in Jesus, while the religion-oriented, law-educated Pharisees remain spiritually blind. Today’s gospel reminds us that we are to live as children of the light, seeking what is good and right and true. Our Lenten prayers and sacrifices should serve to heal our blindness so that we can look into the hearts of others and love them as children of God and our own brothers and sisters. God’s Blessings Always, Fr. Chris N.
De Padre Chris N.:
Este es el Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma. Tradicionalmente este día es conocido como “Domingo Laetare” palabra tomada del Latín que significa “Regocijo” la antífona introductoria para la Liturgia de hoy, (basada en las palabras de Isaías 66:10). La antífona y las lecturas ambas expresan el regocijo de la Iglesia en anticipación a la Resurrección. Las Lecturas de hoy ambas nos recuerdan que eso es Dios quien nos da una adecuada visión en el cuerpo como también en el alma, y nos instruye a que debemos estar constantemente en guardia contra la ceguera espiritual. La Primera Lectura del Libro de Samuel ilustra que ciegos estamos en nuestros juicios y como muchos necesitamos la ayuda de Dios. La Segunda Lectura extiende la luz-versus-la metáfora de la oscuridad guiando a la ceguera-versus-el tema ligero del Evangelio de hoy. La cura de la ceguera por Jesús reportada en el Evangelio nos enseña la necesidad de abrir los ojos de la mente a la fe y nos advierte que aquellos quienes pretenden ver la verdad son a menudo ciegos, y aquellos quien conocen su ceguera son llevados a una visión clara. En este episodio, la persona más improbable, nombrada por el hombre ciego, recibe la luz de la fe en Jesús, mientras que los Fariseos religiosamente-orientados, educados-en la ley quedan espiritualmente ciegos. El Evangelio de hoy nos recuerda que debemos vivir como los hijos de la luz buscando lo que es bueno y correcto y verdadero. Nuestras oraciones de Cuaresma y sacrificios deberán servir para sanar nuestra ceguera tanto que podamos mirar en los corazones de otros y amarlos como hijos de Dios y nuestros propios hermanos y hermanas. Dios los Bendiga Siempre, Padre Chris N.