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
April 29, 2012
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
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Fourth Sunday of Easter
Mass Intentions for the Week of April 29th:
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
– Norma Howard
– John Picone
– Rose Gagliardi
– Jim McEvoy
– Richard Parisi
– Theresa Escobar
– Ralph & Mary Gallo
– All those enrolled in the
Society of Prayer
– 9:30AM – People of St. John of God
– 11:00AM – Kevin Devine
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Weekend of April 21st & 22nd
Sharing One’s Resources in the Parish
Collection:
$30,000
$ 8,477.80
$25,000
$15,000
Candles:
$10,000
9:00AM – Daily Mass
Tuesday, May 1st –
Saint Joseph the Worker
Acts 11:19-26 Jn 10:22-30
9:00AM – Daily Mass
7:00PM – Misa en Español – (Iglesia)
Wednesday, May 2nd –
Saint Athanasius, Bishop & Doctor of the Church
Acts 12:24—13:5a Jn 12:44-50
9:00AM – Daily Mass
Thursday, May 3rd –
Saints Philip & James, Apostles
1 Cor 15:1-8 Jn 14:6-14
9:00AM – Daily Mass
Friday, May 4th –
Acts 13:26-33
Jn 14:1-6
9:00AM – Daily Mass
Saturday, May 5th –
Acts 13:44-52
Jn 14:7-14
9:00AM – Daily Mass
5:00PM – Vigil Mass
7:00PM – Misa en Español
Sunday, May 6th –
Acts 9:26-31 1 Jn 3:18-24
Jn 15:1-8
8:00AM
9:30AM
9:30AM
11:00AM
12:30PM
12:30PM
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– Mass – English
– Mass – English
– Misa en Español
– Mass – English
– Misa en Español
– Misa en Español
(Church)
(Church)
(Capilla)
(Chapel)
(Capilla)
(Iglesia))
100.00
Repairs Collection:
$ 2,64200
Total Collection:
$ 11,219.80
$8,500
$8,000
$7,500
$7,000
THANK YOU!
$6,000
$5,000
Sunday Attendance:
0
Monday, April 30th –
Saint Pius V, Pope
Acts 14:5-18 Jn 14:21-26
$
Budget
Actual
$8,500.
$11,219.
1,379
Future Special Collections Dates:
May 6th
Diocesan Needs Collection for
Catholic Elementary Schools
May 20th
Diocesan Needs Collection for
Communications
May 20th
Diocesan Needs Collection for
Religious Retirement
Parish Mission Statement:
We are St. John of God Parish…
…Committed to Faith, Family And Community!
We Are……Rich in: Cultural, Social, and
Spiritual Diversity
…..striving to bring Unity out of our Diversity.
We Are…….Centered on the Sacraments and
Catholic Tradition with the Eucharist as our
epicenter. We honor God’s Commandments.
We Are …….Generous with our gifts (time,
talent, treasure) to provide compassionate service to
others especially the poor. We are called to be
witnesses of Christ’s message and to revitalize our
Parish Family.
We Are………A welcoming community as we
acknowledge the presence of Christ in all people.
WE ARE SAINT JOHN OF GOD PARISH - COMMITTED TO FAITH, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY!
Restoring the Glory….
to welcome…to worship…
to grow…to serve…
GIFTS OF TREASURE SHARED
Pledge Report:
$ 1,294,284.75
Total Paid to Date: $ 1,182,428.75
Balance:
$ 111,856.00
Remember in your thoughts and prayers,
the Sick of the Parish...
Joseph Acciarito
Judy Benjamin
Leticia Colon
Sandy Comito
Geanne Cordinglly
Mark Dixon
Helen, Leon, JoAnn Falk
Donna & Patricia Falk
Marie Ferdon
Ron Gillette II
Alice Hydell
Troy Liddell
Joyce Machin
Stella Maneci
Harleigh Martin
Maggie Martin
Gloria Martin
Josh Mouzakes
Liz Mouzakes
Charlie O’Donnell
Arcadia Paz
Carmen Ramos
Cathy Sanchez
Dorothy Stevens
Stanley & Anne Tesoro
Louis Vavosa
Maryann Vavosa
Barbara & Tim Warfield
Mary Weber
James A. Williams
Barbara Zarcone
Bread & Wine Memorial for This Week:
In Loving Memory Of:
Jim Mc Evoy
(In Memory of his birthday)
Requested by:
Ann & Family
“On the Way To Jesus”
With Fr. Blaise Czaja, C.P.
Here at: St. John of God
Sunday, April 29th through
Wednesday, May 2nd
During 9am Daily Mass and in the
evening from 7pm to 8pm
ANNUAL
SUPER RAFFLE
Drawing: JULY 13th
Knights of Columbus Hall
It is Super Raffle
time again. This is
the largest
fundraiser of the
year for our Parish.
Last year we raised just over
$20,000.00 for the parish.
We could not have done this
without your support.
Reserve your
lucky
number now.
Call or stop at the
Parish Office to purchase
your Super Raffle ticket or
reserve your lucky number.
We will be selling 325
tickets again this year.
First Prize is $10,000.00
plus 3 -$500.00 prizes.
We are also looking for
donations of NEW items for
door prizes and our auction
baskets. If you would
consider making a
basket for the
Auction table, it
would be greatly appreciated.
Religious Education Office
Mrs. Maggie Martin, Director
Telephone: 631-234-4040
Email: [email protected]
Office hours for week of April 29
Monday, April 30
4:30pm – 7:30pm
English & Spanish
Tuesday, May 1:
1:00pm – 4:00pm
ENGLISH ONLY
4:00pm—7:30pm
English & Spanish
Tuesday, May 1:
Wednesday, May 2:
1:00pm – 7:00pm
English & Spanish
Thursday, May 3:
4:00pm – 7:30pm
English & Spanish
CLOSED
10:00am – 12:00pm
English & Spanish
CLOSED
Friday, May 4:
Saturday, May 5:
Sunday, May 6:
The Office of Religious Education is open
for NEW registrations and registration
for “The Road to Emmaus Faith Camp” If
your child is entering Grade 1 in the Fall
of 2012, is behind in receiving their
sacraments, or your family is new to the
parish, please register your child as soon
as possible. Birth certificates and
Baptismal certificates are required for
registration.
This year, “The Road to Emmaus Faith
Camp” will run from July 9-20, Monday –
Friday, from 9:00am – 12:00noon. Space
is limited to those children that are in
need of sacraments. The fee is $50 per
child. Emmaus registrations fill up
quickly, so if interested, please act
promptly.
Registration will only be accepted during
posted office hours or by scheduled
appointment.
This weekend
St. John of God Parish
welcomes 59 of our young
parishioners to the table of
Jesus Christ in First Holy Eucharist.
Please remember to keep them, along with
their families, in your prayers as we
celebrate this special time in their lives and
in the life of the Church!
David Alfaro
Taenier Amaya
Dunia Arechavala
Daniela Barrera-Pena
Carlos Blanco
Giselle Castro
Brendon Cleophat
Yamileth Diaz Tapia
Steven Espinal
Kylie Gomez
Jocelyn Guerra
Ricardo Guerra
Monserrat Hernandez
Sebastian Kennebrew
Angie Lopez Huaranga
Kevin Macancela
Roberto Mejia, Jr.
William Melgar
Nelson Monge
Joshua Montesdeoca
Andres Nolasco
Stephanie Portillo
Eduardo Ramirez
Dielis Rios
Damaris Roman
Coello Ashley Sanchez
Bryan Toledo
Crissyana Veliz
Joseph Vigil
Bianca Zelaya
Erika Alvarenga
Danny Argueta
Saul Arechavala
Catherine Bell
Mia Castillo
Jennifer Chirino
Miguel Delgado
Ashley Douglass
Martir Garcia
Alyssa Guerra
Marcela Guerra
Aaliyah Guevara
Andrea Herrera
Shannon Kraus
Andrew Lopez
Daniella Marquez
David Melgar
Gabriela Monge
Victor Monge
Franklin Morales
Yisel PenalvaChristian Quintanilla
Jakeline Reyes
Janae Rios
Charlie Sanchez
Andrew Serra
Stephanie Toledo
Chris Verde
Lucy Von Bevern
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 continues during the month of
April for Grades Pre-K 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 Kindergarten through 8th all take
Spanish and have a choice of French or
Spanish in grades 5-8. We offer before and
after school supervision and have many
school clubs, such as band, glee club,
dance, art, and technology 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
631-234-6324.
Our Lady of Providence has a tradition
of offering a safe, Catholic environment for
our students.
Please continue to save
Box Tops for Education.
We appreciate your support
of our school. This year we have received
$875.75. Thank you.
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.
Congratulations to the following
students who will be inducted
into the National Junior Honor
Society on May 8th.
SEVENTH GRADE:
Kaysie Calonge
Sara Coby
Kevin Cornejo
Aaron Garcia
Kelly Guerrero
Jessica Jimenez
EIGHTH GRADE:
Tamara Cantave
Cynthia Dezalon,
Drew English
Autumn Leslie,
Alexandra Verde
They each have a cumulative average of
88% or higher and have exhibited the
qualities of leadership, character, and
service required for admission.
The present NJHS members will participate
in the induction ceremony.
They are: Sue Farfan, Britney Guirand,
Jackie Romero, Karina Mendez,
Kiara Mendez, Francesca Miranda,
Stephanie Morales, Shania Paul.
Dates to Remember:
May 8th
May 17th
May 18th
May 28th
June 10th
June 12th
June 15th
June 22nd
– Induction into the National Junior
Honor Society
– Ascension Thursday
No School
– Walk-A-Thon
– Memorial Day
No School
– Graduation Mass — 11AM
– Graduation Dinner Dance
– Graduation Ceremony
– Tentative Last Day of School
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
234-6535, ext. 103
Today, we celebrate “Good
Shepherd Sunday” where we
reflect on Jesus’ care and love of
us and hear his words, “I know mine and mine
know me.”
This relationship is similar to the
relationship of the Father and the Son. The
good shepherd is concerned about, cares for,
and protects the sheep even to the point of
laying down his life for the sheep. As disciples
we also have the same mission-to lay down
our lives for the sake of others. We commit
ourselves to caring for the sick, feeding the
hungry, clothing the poor, forgiving those who
wrong us, loving others as God has loved us.
These good deeds are the “stuff” of our
everyday living and loving, in our families and
in our service to the poor. At this time of
renewal consider doing the good deeds of
discipleship by joining the society of St. Vincent
de Paul. We meet on the third Tuesday of the
month at 12:30pm in the Conference Room of
the Parish Center. We welcome new members
and can be reached at 234-6536, ext. 103.
Join us and hear the voice of the Good
Shepherd.
The new Ambo, where the Word of
God is proclaimed, was made by hand
by Mr. Louis Comito. Louis grew up in
this parish, received all his sacraments
here and is war Veteran. He has also
agreed to make a new Altar, an Ambry
(where the Holy Oils are kept),
Baptismal Font, and new stand for
the Tabernacle. Thank you Louis.
If you would like to memorialize
any of these items in the name of
a loved one, please speak to
Father Chris or Sister Valerie.
PARISH OUTREACH OFFICE
Telephone: 234-1884
Ana Sullivan, Coordinator
The Glory of Life
The glory of life is to love, not to be loved,
to give, not to get
to be a strong hand in the dark to
another in time of need,
to be a cup of strength to any soul in
a crisis of weakness.
This is to know the glory of love!
Announcement
On May 23rd, from 10:00 A.M – Noon, a
representative from Catholic Charities will be
in the Outreach to assist filling out
application for Food Stamps. You don’t need
to be Citizen to qualify. Please call the
Outreach office to make an appointment.
Our Food Pantry is in need of:
*Peanut Butter *Tomato Sauce
*Pancake Mix and Syrup *Tuna Fish
*Gift cards would be very useful for some of
our clients who are very sick
Thrift Shop .
We have Communion Dresses
at a very good prices,
please come and browse around.
CANES are available (FOR FREE)
VOLUTEERS NEEDED!!
Your most important work may not begin until
after you retire! The LI Chapter of the Ignatian
Volunteer Corps is looking for volunteers. JOIN US
ON ANY OF THE FOLLOWING WEDNESDAYS:
MAY 2, MAY 16, JUNE 6 10:45-11:45 am at Saint
Ignatius Loyola Retreat House, 251 Searing town
Road, Manhasset, NY 11030. The Ignatian Volunteer
Corps is an organization of adult men and women who
are retired from fulltime work and want to use their
talents to help others. IVC Volunteers commit two
days a week to working with the economically poor
and marginalized, either directly or through non-profit
organizations. A guided process of reflection helps IVC
Volunteers to discover the meaning of the work they
do and to see the face of Christ in their experiences.
Consider IVC – the benefits are priceless!
www.ivcusa.org RSVP Nick O’Neill 516-678-5970
or [email protected] to confirm attendance or for info.
Vote for Sister Mary Ann Borrello
American Federation of Teachers (SFT)
Everyday Hero Award
Sr. Mary Ann is a professor of
Anthropology and Sociology at Suffolk
Community College. She has been
selected as one of five semifinalists in the
higher education division. This award is
give to AFT members who go above and
beyond the call of duty to make a
difference in the community on a daily
basis.
TO VOTE, PLEASE GO TO THE LINK:
http://www.aft.org/everydayheros/
and click SUBMIT at the bottom.
Saint John of God
Youth Mass
The Youth Mass will take
place on the first Saturday of each
month at the 5PM Mass.
All youth of the parish are invited to
attend and bring their
families.
Next Youth Mass will be
May 5th.
Life Center of Long Island
We are in desperate need of: Bassinets,
**Non Drop Side Cribs, or Pack n Plays
Wish List
**Infant Car Seats, Strollers, Wipes,
Layette Items, Baby Toiletries
Please drop off or call our Deer Park
Center: 1767 Deer Park Ave, Deer Park,
N.Y. 11729. Call: 631-243-2373.
Mark Your Calendar
 Sunday, April 29; Monday, April 30;
Tuesday, May 1 & Wednesday, May 2 —
Parish Mission with Father Blaise —
 April 30th — Atlantic City Resorts
Casino Bus Trip — Sponsored by St. Vincent
de Paul. Leaving 9AM CIFD West Parking Lot.
$39.00 per person & $25.00 Casino Return.
 May 4th — Parish Appreciation Night —
.7:00PM to 11:00PM — For all parishioners
who volunteer in any capacity .
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June 3rd — P.F. I. Raffle — Drawing
and Winners Announced at Outdoor
Concert 3:00PM to 7:00PM — Come and
enjoy music, food, comradery with other
parishioners. Be there for the drawing for the
PFI prizes.
July 13th — Annual Parish Super Raffle
Drawing Held at Knights of Columbus Hall. All
donations of door prizes and auction baskets
are gratefully accepted.
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Adult Choir Rehearsal—(Wednesday)
7:30PM in the Chapel
May 2 — NO REHEARSAL
May 9 May 16 May 23 May 30
June 6 June 13 June 20
Children’s Choir (English) Rehearsal
(Thursday)
7:00PM — 8:00PM in the Chapel
May 3 May 6 — Sing at 11am Mass
May 10 May 17 May 24 May 31
June 3 — Sing at 11am Mass
St. John of God Parish
Family Mass
Sunday.
May 6th
at 11:00Am
in the Chapel
Parish Council Meeting:
On Thursday, April 12, 2012, the St. John of God Parish Council met
with representatives from all the Parish Groups to plan several upcoming
events. We are going to have: Parish Appreciation Night on May 4 (7pm to
11pm), Outdoor Concert on June 3 (3pm to 7pm), and an International
Picnic/Festival at the end of the Summer (tentative date is August 25 (10am
to 4pm). The following are some of the minutes of the meeting and what each
event may entail and what each group will look into. If any PARISHIONER
HAS ANY OTHER IDEAS FOR ACTIVITIES PLEASE LET ME KNOW. NEXT
MEETING: MAY 24 at 7:30
I PARISH APPRECIATION NIGHT (MAY 4th):
A Food: American---Committee:
Carol and Andy Antonawich, Dona Dixon…..
Food: Hispanic---Committee:
Yanira Copland
B Music: Live and D.J:
Jose Orellana
C. Decorations:
Elva Guillen
D. Awards Committee:
Brian, Ed, Tim, Elva, Ulises, Florence
II OUTDOOR CONCERT (JUNE 3rd):
A Food: American & Hispanic: Yanira, Charismatic Prayer Group
B Stage Rental:
Father Chris
C Music: English and Spanish Choirs, Jose and Benjamin Orellana will
coordinate music groups:.
Joe Leoncavallo’s music group
and other invited music groups.
D. Raffle: Drawing of Prizes: Father. Chris
III. INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL/PICNIC ( August 25th)
A International Food:
Sister Claudia, Yanira, Beatriz, Dona,
All Parish Groups
B. Music: Live music and DJ. Grupo de Jovenes
C. Entertainment: Irish Step Dancers: Holy Name Society
Choir:
Ministry to Catholics of African Ancestry
Costumes:
Ultreya/Beatriz, and Elva
Flags:
Sister Claudia
D. Other Activities: (Grupo de Jovenes) Soccer (in Rink), Volley Ball,
Sack Races Spoon in mouth w/ lemon race, hula-hoop/footsy
Dunk Tank: Pat Spiegel will look into.
Arts & Crafts---Lorraine/Christian Mothers
Piñata:
Yanira
Pony Rides:
Dona Dixon
Face Painting:
Beatriz, Florence,
Bouncing House/Blow Up Tent
Ultreya.
E. Large Tent----Brian Evans
F. Security:
Ed Freudenberg
G. Publicity:
Pat Spiegel/ Florence
Parish Appreciation Party
Friday, May 4th
7:00PM to 11:00PM
All Saint John of God
Parishioners who
volunteer in any
capacity are welcome!!!
La Noche de Apreciación
Parroquial
El Viernes, 4 de mayo
Hora: 7:00PM-11PM
Todos los parroquianos
de San Juan de Dios
que son voluntarios
en cualquier
Come and be appreciated
capacidad están bienvenidos.
for all your hard work.
Vengan y ser apreciados por
There will be an awards
todo su trabajo.
ceremony you don’t
Habrá una ceremonia de
want to miss.
premios que no debe perderse.
Bring your family
Traigan a sus familias (Traten de
(try to limit to 4 members total). limitarse a 4 personas en total)
Por favor, Responda por llamar
Please RSVP by calling the
a la Oficina Parroquial a
Parish Office at
631-234-6535 ex. 100
631-234-6525, ext. 100
Come and Join
Saint John of God
Boy Scout Troop 277
Meetings: Thursday
7pm to 9pm in the
School Cafeteria.
For Boys: Ages 11 to 17
Enjoy: camping, outdoor hikes,
summer camp, merit badges, learn
good values.
Speak to Fr. Chris or call
Mr. Jim Leach, the Scoutmaster
at: 516-449-2767.
Declaración de la Misión:
¡Somos la Parroquia de San Juan de Dios
Comprometidos a Le Fe, La Familia
Y Comunidad!
Somos……Ricos en: La Diversidad
Cultural, Social, y Diversidad Espiritual…
esforzando a traer la Unidad de Nuestra
Diversidad.
Estamos …..Centrados en los
Sacramentos y la Tradición Católica con la
Eucaristía como nuestro epicentro. Honramos
los mandamientos de Dios.
Somos…..Generosos con nuestros dones
(tiempo, talento, tesoro) para proveer servicio
compasivo a los otros especialmente a los
pobres.
Estamos llamados a ser testigos del mensaje
de Cristo y a revivificar nuestra Familia
Parroquial.
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
$1,294,284.75
Cantidad Total de los Pagos
$1,182,428.75
Balanza Total
$112,856.00
RESPUESTA AL LLAMADO
¿Realmente conocemos la voz de Cristo?
¿Respondemos realmente a la voz de nuestro
pastor, con nuestra propia y distintiva voz? ¿Con
qué frecuencia intentamos imitar a los que nos
rodean, apropiándonos de la respuesta de otro
miembro del rebaño de Cristo? Tal vez la
necesidad de equilibrar la imagen de ser
ovejas de un rebaño con la imagen de la
segunda lectura, que nos dice que todos somos
hijos de Dios. ¿Qué hijo tiene precisamente la
misma interacción con los padres como sus
hermanos? Por el contrario, con frecuencia
hacen y dicen cosas que se distinguen en los ojos
de sus padres.
Ya sea que utilicemos la imagen de los
niños o de las ovejas para entender nuestra
relación con Cristo, creemos que todos somos
conocidos y llamados por su nombre. Con este
gran regalo viene la responsabilidad: responder
a la llamada con la voz propia y distintiva, sacar
un tiempo para discernir exactamente cuál es
nuestro llamado, para determinar con precisión
cuál es la voluntad del Padre para cada uno de
nosotros.
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
Martes:
Hch 11:1-18; Jn 10:1-10
Hch 11:19-26; Jn 10:22-30, o, por el
conminativo Gén 1:26-2:3 o
Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24; Mt 13:54-58
Miércoles: Hch 12:24 — 13:5a; Jn 12:44-50
Jueves:
1 Cor 15:1-8; Jn 14:6-14
Viernes:
Hch 13:26-33; Jn 14:1-6
Sábado:
Hch 13:44-52; Jn 14:7-14
Domingo: Hch 9:26-31; Sal 22 (21); 1 Jn 3:18-24;
Jn 15:1-8
FIESTA DE APRECIACION PARROQUIAL
El viernes, 4 de mayo todos los voluntarios
están invitados a asistir a una fiesta de 7:00 a 11
pm en el Salón de los Caballeros de Colon. Si
usted es un voluntario (Ministro de la Eucaristía, Lector, Miembro del Coro, Acomodador,
Participante en El Vía Crucis en Vivo, etc.) con
mucho gusto puede asistir. Sin embargo, hay
que dar su nombre a la oficina con el número de
las personas que van a acompañarle (limité de 4
por familia)
¿COMO INTERPRETA LA BIBLIA?
Clases todos los
jueves a las
7:30PM en el Salón
Seton. ¡Venga y
traiga a un amigo!
ADULTOS Y LOS SACRAMENTOS
Algunas personas que tienen 18 años en
adelante piensan que nunca pueden recibir la
Primera Comunión o Confirmación porque ya
pasan la edad. !No es la verdad.! La Iglesia sabe
que hay muchas razones que impiden la
recepción de los Sacramentos y tiene
provisiones para remediar esta situación triste.
Si quiere acercarse más a Dios a través dela
recepción de los Sacramentos de Bautismo,
Confirmación y Comunión, favor de llamar a
Sister Claudia a 234-6535 ex. 106. Claro, hay
que asistir a las clases que se dan los domingos
a las 10:45AM para recibir la catequesis
necesaria y da pruebe de su Buena fe.
From Fr. Chris N
The Fourth Sunday of Easter is known as Good Shepherd Sunday and the
World Day of Prayer for Vocations. The readings are about shepherds. Each year on
this Sunday we reflect on the image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd, devotedly taking
care of his flock. The priest in charge of a parish is called a “pastor” because pastor
means shepherd, and he shepherds Christ’s sheep. As a shepherd, he leads, feeds,
nurtures, comforts, corrects, and protects Christ’s sheep in the parish. The earliest
Christians saw Jesus as the fulfillment of the ancient Jewish dream of a good
shepherd. They also wished to include the Gentiles as part of God’s flock.
Good Shepherd Sunday invites us to reflect on several realities Everyone who
is entrusted with the care of others is a shepherd. Hence, pastors, parents, teachers,
doctors, nurses, caregivers, government officials and politicians are all shepherds.
This is especially true of parents of a family as the family is the DOMESTIC
CHURCH. This is where the children learn their faith and learn how important the
practice of the faith is. Children always know when something is important to their
parents.
This weekend especially, let us pray for vocations to priestly and religious life so
that we may have more holy and Spirit-filled shepherds to lead, feed and protect the
Catholic community.
God’s Blessings Always, Fr. Chris N.
De Padre Chris N.:
El Cuarto Domingo de Pascua se conoce como El Domingo del Buen Pastor y como
El Día Mundial de la Oración para Vocaciones. Las lecturas tienen que ver con los
pastores. Cada año en este domingo reflexionamos en la imagen de Jesús como el Buen
Pastor, cuidando su grey con mucha devoción. El sacerdote encargado de una parroquia
se llama un “pastor” porque pastor quiere decir la persona que proteja y guía sus ovejas.
El pastorea las ovejas de Cristo. Como Pastor, el conduce, alimenta, cría, conforta,
corrige, y proteja la ovejas de Cristo en la parroquia. Los cristianos primitivos miraron a
Jesús como el cumplimiento del sueño antiguo judío de un buen pastor. Ellos también
quieren incluir los gentiles como parte de la grey de Dios.
El Domingo del Buen Pastor nos invita a reflexionar en varias realidades. Cada uno
que está encargada de los otros es un pastor. Por eso, pastores, padres, maestros,
doctores, enfermeros, los que están encargados del otros, oficiales del gobernante y
políticos son pastores, Este es especialmente la verdad en cuanto a los padres de familia,
porque la familia es la IGLESIA DOMESTICA. Este es donde los niños aprenden la fe y
aprenden cuan importante la práctica de la fe es. Los niños siempre saben cuando algo
está importante a sus padres.
Este fin de semana especialmente, oremos para las vocaciones a la vida sacerdotal
y religiosa para que podamos tener más santos pastores lleno del Espíritu Santo para
conducir, alimentar y protege la comunidad católica
Bendiciones de Dios Siempre, Padre Chris N.