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. Rómulo César Gómez, Associate Pastor
Sr. Valerie Scholl, CSJ, Pastoral Associate / Admin.
Dcn. Ronald J. Gillette
Sr. Claudia Allen, CSJ, Apostolado Hispano
Mrs. Maggie Martin, Religious Education
Mrs. Ana Sullivan, Parish Social Ministry Coordinator
Mrs. Patricia Walsh, Cemetery Secretary
Mrs. Eleanor Gould, Music Ministry
Parish Center: 234-6535
Religious Education: 234-4040
Outreach Office: 234-1884
Cemetery Office: 234-6535 x135
Apostolado Hispano
234-6535 x 106
Equipo Pastoral Que Habla Español
Parish Office Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9AM – 4:30 PM
Rev. Christopher Nowak, Pastor
Rev. Rómulo César Gómez,
Pastor Asociado
Hna. Claudia Allen, CSJ
Sra. Ana Sullivan,
Ministerio Social
Sunday: 9 AM – 2 PM
(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
Misas En Español
Sábado: 7:00 PM Capilla
Domingo: 9:30 AM Capilla
12:30 PM Capilla
Martes: 7:00 PM Capilla
Weekday Masses
Monday – Saturday:
9 AM Church
Sacramentos
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 and 3rd 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
February 12, 2012
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Bautizos en Español:
2ndo y 4tro 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
Principale: Mrs. JoAnn DiNardo
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Intentions for the Week of Feb. 12th:
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
– Frank Pizza
– Michael & Susan Brennan
– Thanksgiving to St. Rita
– Mitchell & Maher Families
– In Honor of B.V.M.
– Jim McEvoy
– John Joseph Califano
– All those enrolled in the
Society of Prayer
– 9:30AM – Andrew Andersen
– 11:00AM – People of St. John of God
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Weekend of January 21st/22nd
Sharing One’s Resources in the Parish
Sunday Collection:
$ 8,116.00
$30,000
$25,000
$15,000
Church in Need:
$ 1,283.00
$10,000
$8,500
$8,000
Total Collection:
$ 9,399.00
$7,500
$7,000
THANK YOU!
$6,000
$5,000
0
Monday, February 13th –
Jas 1:1-11 Mk 8:11-13
Budget
$8,500
Actual
$8,116.
Sunday Attendance:
1,294
9:00AM – Daily Mass –
Tuesday, February 14th–
St. Cyril, monk & St. Methodius, bishop
Jas 1:12-18 Mk 8:14-21
9:00AM – Daily Mass
7:00PM – Misa en Español – (Capilla)
Wednesday, February 15th –
Jas 1:19-27 Mk 8:22-26
Thursday, February 16th–
Jas 2:1-9 Mk 8:27-33
9:00AM – Daily Mass –
Friday, February 17th –
The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order
Jas 2:14-24,26 Mk 8:34—9:1
9:00AM – Daily Mass
9:00AM – Daily Mass
5:00PM – Vigil Mass
7:00PM – Misa en Español
Sunday, February 19th –
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Is 43:18-19,21-22,24b-25 2Cor 1:18-22
Mk 2:1-12
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March 11th
Parish Maintenance & Repairs Collection
Restoring the Glory….
to welcome…to worship…
to grow…to serve…
GIFTS OF TREASURE SHARED
Pledge Report:
$ 1,293,319.75
Total Paid to Date: $ 1,179,099.75
Balance:
$ 114,220.00
Saturday, February 18th –
Blessed Virgin Mary
Jas 3:1-10 Mk 9:2-13
– Mass – English
– Mass – English
– Misa en Español
– Mass – English
– Misa en Español
February 19th
Parish Maintenance & Repairs Collection
March 18th
Diocesan Needs Collection for
Catholic Relief Services
9:00AM – Daily Mass –
8:00AM
9:30AM
9:30AM
11:00AM
12:30PM
Future Special Collections Dates:
(Church)
(Church)
(Capilla)
(Chapel)
(Capilla)
Thank you to all
who have completed
a pledge and to all
who are planning to continue
payments in 2012.
I am in the process of choosing
among three proposals for the
Memorial Garden for completion
in 2012.
Fr. Chris.
WE ARE SAINT JOHN OF GOD PARISH - COMMITTED TO FAITH, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY!
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Remember in your thoughts and prayers,
the Sick of the Parish...
Joseph Acciarito
Anne Andersen
Leticia Colon
Geanne Cordinglly
Mark Dixon
Helen, Leon, JoAnn FalkMarie Ferdon
Ron Gillette II
Alice Hydell
Troy Liddell
Gloria Martin
Brendan McNamara
Josh Mouzakes
Liz Mouzakes
Kevin Muñoz
Charlie O’Donnell
Marge O’Rourke
Arcadia Paz
Carmen Ramos
John Santiago
Louise Savino
Louis Vavosa
Joseph Vereline, Jr.
Barbara & Tim Warfield
Mary Weber
Barbara Zarcone
Names of parishioners on our parish sick list
will remain on the list for six weeks. After
that time you may advise us that there is still
a serious problem and please have them
returned to the list.
Father Chris
Renewal of
Marriage Vows
This weekend in connection
with world Marriage Day,
we will have the renewal of marriage
vows at all the Masses..
Saint John of God
Youth Mass
The Youth Mass will take place on the
first Saturday of each month at the
5:00PM Mass.
All youth of the parish are
invited to attend and bring
their families.
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After All the Masses
The Christian Mothers are holding
their Annual Valentine Bake Sale
this weekend. Please support this
parish fundraiser by purchasing
some of the delicious baked goods
they have to offer.
As always your support is
greatly appreciated.
Proceeds go to the Parish.
Religious Education
Level 7
Annual Blanket & Coat Drive
continuing throughout
The winter season,
Saint John of God’s
Level 7 classes will be
collecting gently used
or new coats and blankets to
donate to the Thrift Shop to
keep the members of our
community warm throughout
these cold months. Bins are at
the main doors of both the
Church & Chapel.
Thank you for your
continued generosity.
Saint John of God
Blood Drive
February 19, 2012
(Next Weekend)
After All the Masses
In the Small Cafeteria of School.
Eligibility Criteria:
Bring Valid ID and Know Your
Social Security Number
Minimum Weight: 110 lbs.
Age: 16 to 76
Eat well (low fat) & drink fluids
No Tattoos for past 12 months
Stop in the Cafeteria of the School
and donate.
Religious Education Office
Mrs. Maggie Martin, Director
Telephone: 631-234-4040
Email: [email protected]
Office hours for week of Feb. 12th
Monday, Feb. 13
Tuesday, Feb. 14:
Wednesday, Feb. 15
Thursday, Feb. 16
Friday, Feb. 17
Saturday, Feb. 18:
Sunday, Feb. 19:
CHILDREN’S CHOIR
We need young
people to join
the Children’s
choir.
Any one in third Grade or
higher is invited to join us.
We need singers. come
and join us At our next
rehearsal on February
16th at 7PM in the Chapel.
4:00pm – 7:30pm
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
Schedule of Classes for Week of Feb. 12:
Mon., Feb. 13:
Level 8 Teen Team
Regular Session
7:00 –8:15pm Chapel
(RCIC) Rites of Christian
Initiation for Children
7:00 –8:00pm Chapel
Please come and donate.
You could save a life.
Sponsored by the Ministry to
Catholics of African Ancestry.
4:00pm – 7:30pm
Wed., Feb. 15:
Levels 1-7
Regular Session
4:45 — 6:00pm
Sat., Feb. 18
NO CLASSES
The Religious
Education Office
OFFICE will be CLOSED
from Saturday,
closed February 18th
through Sunday,
February 26th.
The Office will reopen on
Monday, February 27th for
regular classes.
We wish everyone an enjoyable
Winter Recess.
Telephone: 234-6324
Visit us at: www.olprov.org
Mrs. JoAnn Di Nardo, Principal
A Piece of Providence
News from Our Lady of Providence
the regional school for your parish!
Registration for
new families
is now open.
If you would
like to register,
please call the
school at 234-6324 or stop in.
Documents Required:
* Birth and Baptism Certificate
* Proof of Immunization
* Copy of Latest Report Card (Gr.1-3)
* Copy of Last 3 Report Cards (Gr. 4-8)
Registration Fee:
Non-refundable-$150.
Pre K:
4 years old by 12-1-2012
5 days—9AM to 3PM
GYM Uniform Only
Physical Ed., Music, Art
and Guidance
Kindergarten: 5 years old by 12-1-2012
Full day—Regular Uniform
Computer, Music, Spanish,
Art, and Guidance
Grades 1-4:
Computer, Music Art
Physical Ed., Guidance
Grades 5-6-7-8: Computer, Art, Physical
Ed., Guidance, Choice
of Spanish or French
Highest Class size: 25 now and may go
up to 30 students.
Academic Individual Services Program for
students who are having academic
difficulties.
A Before and After School program is
available.
Keep up to date with current events and
individual class information by visiting our
school website at www.olprov.org.
Our website can be translated by
scrolling down to the bottom left
corner.
TUITION 2012-2013
One Child: $3,550 Two Children: $4,800
Three or more children: $5,700
NON AFFILIATED SURCHARGE FOR
FAMILIES WHO DO NOT ATTEND St. John
of God Church, St. Luke’s Church, St.
Anne’s Church or St. Peter the Apostle
Church FOR GRADES PF-8 IS $750 ABOVE
THE TUTITION CHARGE.
Graduation Fee: $170—Holiday Raffle ($125)
is a mandatory fundraiser for all families.
Walk-a-thon is a full day event and $35 or
more is needed to participate.
Other
fundraisers are optional.
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Glee Club (Grades 3-8)
Drama Club (Grades 3-8)
Photography Club (Grades 4-8)
Literary Magazine
(For students in grades 3-8 who are interested in
publishing original art work and writing pieces)
Dates to Remember:
February 20th-24th — Winter Recess
February 22nd
— Ash Wednesday
Lent Begins
March 2nd
— Report Cards
March 22nd
— Professional Day
11:30am Dismissal
April 4th
— Dress Up Day
11:30am Dismissal
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
234-6535, ext. 103
In the Gospel today, Jesus moved
with pity touched the leper and healed him.
Jesus knew that the leper would not be able
to keep the good news of his healing quiet.
When the leper publicizes the whole matter,
he proclaims the gospel. Jesus wished that
the leper be made clean. He had the mercy
and power to heal. Perhaps Jesus healed
the leper because he recognized one who
would be a disciple and spread the good
news.
Jesus’ commission to us is to tell
everyone the good news—do we tell no one?
Let us pray today for the grace to be
generous with our gifts to help those who are
suffering. By your gift to the Society of St.
Vincent de Paul, you indeed put your faith into
action as you bring healing to the poor,
hungry and weeping.
Our next meeting is Tuesday ,
February 21st at 12:30PM in the
Conference Room of the Parish Center.
We welcome new members and can be
reached at 234-6535, ext. 103. Join us
and help spread the good news.
Small Change Will Make
a Big Difference!
St. John of God
Religious Education
Program embraces
the Gospel message
found in Matthew
19:14-15 Jesus said, :Let the children come
to me, and do not prevent them; for the
kingdom of heaven belongs to such as
these.” All money will go to support
Religious Education in our parish.
Please deposit your small change at the
doors of the Church and Chapel.
PARISH OUTREACH OFFICE
Telephone: 234-1884
Ana Sullivan, Coordinator
Thank You to all the parishioners that support
our efforts to help our community. It is with
your support that we are able to help many
families in need. Your support is greatly
appreciated, and our loving God will bless you
for all your generosity, as he reminds us that,
“Whatever you do for the least
of my brothers and sisters,
you do for me.”
Matthew 25.40
Catholic Charities
Residential Openings: Catholic Charities still has
vacancies in a few of our facilities. Mary’s Manor
Enriched Housing, Inwood, is for frail elderly 65
or older, is on the style of assisted living and
provides meals and home health aide
assistance. St. Anne’s Gardens, Brentwood has
rental apartments for independent seniors, 60 or
older. Thea Bowman Residence, Amityville, is for
independent living, physically disabled individuals
and families. For an application, call Stanan
Management, 516-486-1000; or for information,
call Catholic Charities Housing Department, 516733-7076.
Our Food Pantry is very low
or out of the following items:
-Jelly/Jam
-Pork and Beans
-Can Potatoes
-Mix
vegetables
-Chicken
-Gravy
-Cereals
-Mac and Cheese
-Peanut butter
OUTREACH AND FOOD PANTRY HOURS
Thrift Store
Our Thrift Store is open:
Sundays 10:00 A.M to 2:00 PM
Monday & Thursday:
10 AM – 2 PM
Monday & Thursday:
6 PM to 7:15 PM
Tuesday & Wednesday:
10 AM to 2 PM
Food Pantry
Monday & Thursday 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
Tuesday &Wednesday 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon
Adult Choir Rehearsal
(Wednesday)
7:30PM in the Chapel
February 15
February 22 — NO REHEARSAL
February 29
March 7
March 14
March 21
March 28
April 4
April 11 — NO REHEARSAL
Children’s Choir (English) Rehearsal
(Thursday)
7:00PM — 8:00PM in the Chapel
February 16
February 23
March 1
March 4 — Sing at 11am Mass
March 8
March 15
March 22
March 29
April 1 — Sing at 11am Mass
April 5 — NO REHEARSAL
April 12 — NO REHEARSAL
St. Patrick’s/St. Joseph’s
Dinner Dance
Any one wishing to
donate a new item or
basket for the auction baskets table
or a door prize can contact Mary
Ann Gruner by calling 631-234-8118
after 6PM Monday through Sunday.
Deadline for donations is Monday,
February 27th. Arrangements for
pick-up or drop off will be made
at the time of your call.
Mark Your Calendar
February 11th-12th – Confraternity of
Christian Mothers Annual Valentine Bake
Sale— See the bulletin for further information.
 February 12th — The Holy Name Society
members will gather at the 8:00AM Mass with their
monthly meeting following. All members of the
Parish are invited to join them.
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February 12th — Ministry to Catholics of
African Ancestry members will hold their
regular monthly meeting at 12Noon in Room 11 of
Our Lady of Providence School. All members of
the Parish are welcome
 February 21st – Society of St. Vincent
de Paul Meeting – 12:30PM -- members will
hold their monthly meeting in the Conference
Room of the Parish Center. All are welcome!!!
March 3rd — Parish Seventh Annual
Saint Patrick—Saint Joseph Dinner Dance
— 7:00PM to 11:00PM will be held at the
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Knights of Columbus Hall— Open Bar, Dinner, DJ,
Door Prizes, Auction Table, two 50/50.
March 5th – Confraternity of Christian
Mothers — 7:30PM Monthly Meeting in the
small Cafeteria of the School. All women of the
Parish are welcome.
 March 11th — The Holy Name Society
members will gather at the 8:00AM Mass with their
monthly meeting following. All members of the
Parish are invited to join them.

March 11th — Ministry to Catholics of
African Ancestry members will hold their
regular monthly meeting at 12Noon in Room 11
of Our Lady of Providence School. All members
of the Parish are welcome
 March 20th – Society of St. Vincent de
Paul Meeting – 12:30PM -- members will
hold their monthly meeting in the Conference
Room of the Parish Center. All are welcome!!!

June 3rd — P.F. I. Raffle — Drawing and
Winners Announced at Outdoor Concert
3:00PM to 7:00PM at Saint John of God.
Somos La Parroquia de San Juan de Dios - comprometidos a La Fe, La Familia, y La Comunidad!
RESTAURANDO LA GLORIA
Para Acoger….Para Alabar
Para Crecer….Para Servir
Cantidad total de los Compromisos
$ 1,293,319.75
Cantidad total de los Pagos
$ 1,179,099.75
Hoy en todas las Misas. Las parejas van
a renovar sus votos del Sacramento de
Matrimonio en las Misas Hispanas tanto
como en las Misas Americanas. Será
Buena a recordar las viejos/viejas en
este día por visítalos o por dando les una
llamada. telefónica
EL CAMINO DE JESÚS
Las lecturas de hoy presentan un contraste
entre el “camino de Jesús” y el “camino viejo”.
Un ejemplo del camino viejo es la ley que
recibieron Moisés y Aarón acerca de la lepra: el
leproso era impuro y se echaba fuera de la
comunidad. El camino de Jesús es lo contrario:
el leproso se acerca, es tocado y finalmente
curado.
Tampoco debemos pensar en el “camino
viejo” como algo restringido a los días de
Moisés y Aarón o incluso al “antiguo”
testamento. La diferencia entre el camino
antiguo y el camino de Jesús surge en nuestra
propia vida. Todavía elegimos, todos los días, a
vivir siguiendo el camino viejo o el camino de
Jesús.
Jesús se atrevió a tocar a un leproso, sin
tener en cuenta el camino viejo. Así el leproso
fue cambiado para siempre. Se sintió llamado.
No podía dejar de proclamar que había sido
tocado por Jesús (¡a pesar de que Jesús le dijo
que no lo hiciera!). Una vez que Jesús nos toca,
estamos llamados a proclamar su “camino”.
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
Martes:
Miércoles:
Jueves:
Viernes:
Sábado:
Domingo:
Sant 1:1-11; Mc 8:11-13
Sant 1:12-18; Mc 8:14-21
Sant 1:19-27; Mc 8:22-26
Sant 2:1-9; Mc 8:27-33
Sant 2:14-24, 26; Mc 8:34 — 9:1
Sant 3:1-10; Mc 9:2-13
Is 43:18-19, 21-22, 24b-25; Sal 41 (40);
2 Cor 1:18-22; Mc 2:1-12
REUNION ESPECIAL PARA TODOS
LOS LECTORES, MINISTROS DE LA
SAGRADA COMUNION, LOS MUSICOS,ACOMODADORES, ETC.
El Padre Rómulo quiere esta
reunión con ustedes para hablar sobre Semana Santa Y otras cosas. La
reunión tendrá lugar en la cafetería.
a las 7:30pm el lunes, 13 de febrero.
RETIROS DE CUARESMA
La Cuaresma nos invita a la reflexión y cambio
interior. Desde ahora preparemos nuestro retiro.
El Padre Anibal Morales, va a dar un retiro
para Jóvenes el viernes, 16 de marzo de 7 a 10
pm en el auditorio Monte Carmelo, 495 North
Ocean Ave., Patchogue, N.Y.
Todos pueden participar en el Retiro, Sábado,17
de marzo de 9:30 am-4 pm en la Parroquia
Madre Cabrini, 134 Middle Country Road, Coram
El Padre Anibal Morales es el coordinador
nacional del movimiento Juan XXIII. El vino del
Estado de Florida.
Hay una donación de $5 por persona que no
incluye la comida
Fiesta de San Valentín :
Viernes, 17 de febrero
en la cafetería.
Todos están invitados
From Fr. Chris N
All three readings today contain the Christian teaching on the need for social
acceptance even when people are different from us. They also tell us that it is purity
or holiness of soul coming from God that cleanses our lives. In the Hebrew
Scriptures, the Book of Leviticus means that God called Moses and His chosen
people to holiness and purity. That is why the first reading teaches the theme of
freedom from bodily and ritual impurity as a sign of internal holiness. This freedom
is symbolized by the precautions against contracting leprosy given in the first reading
and the healing of the leper described in the gospel. The first reading shows the
ancient Jewish attitude toward leprosy and the rules for quarantining lepers. This
provides a background for Jesus' healing of a leper. In the Second Reading, St.
Paul exhorts us to testify to our healing from the leprosy of sin by living changed
lives, expressed in our doing “everything for the glory of God” and for the salvation
of others. The gospel describes how Jesus heals a leper, liberating him both from the
disease of leprosy and from the unjust and inhuman social isolation and ostracism to
which the lepers were subjected.
God’s Blessings Always, Fr. Chris N.
De Padre Chris N.:
Todas las lecturas de hoy contienen la enseñanza cristiana en la necesidad de
aceptación social aun cuando la gente sea diferente de nosotros. Nos dicen que es la
pureza o santidad del alma viniendo de Dios que limpia a nuestras vidas. En las
Escrituras Hebreas, el Libro de Levítico quiere decir que Dios llamó a Moisés y a su
gente elegida a la santidad y la pureza. Por eso la primera lectura enseña el tema de
libertad de impureza corporal y ritual como un signo de santidad interna. Esta
libertad es simbolizada por las precauciones contra contraer la lepra dado en la
primera lectura y la curación del leproso descrita en el evangelio. La primera lectura
muestra la antigua actitud judía hacia la lepra y las reglas para poner en cuarentena
los leprosos. Éste provee el fondo para la sanación de Jesús de un leproso. En la
segunda lectura, San Pablo nos exhorta a testificar a nuestra sanación de la lepra del
pecado por vivir vidas cambiadas, expresado en nuestra hacer “todo para la gloria de
Dios” y para la salvación de los otros. El evangelio describe como Jesús cura a un
leproso, que lo libre de ambas cosas: la enfermedad de la lepra y del aislamiento social
que es injusto e inhumano y del ostracismo a los cuales los leprosos fueren
subyugados
Bendiciones de Dios Siempre, Padre Chris N.