saint john of god parish

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. Humberto Contreras, Associate Pastor
Sr. Valerie Scholl, CSJ, Pastoral Associate / Admin.
Dcn. Ronald J. Gillette
Sr. Claudia Allen, CSJ, Apostolado Hispano
Dcn. Frank Gariboldi
Mrs. Maggie Martin, Religious Education
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
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. Humberto Contreras,
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: 7:30 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 13, 2011 
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 al 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 February 13:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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9:00AM
9:00AM
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9:00AM
5:00PM
8:00AM
– 9:30AM
– 11:00AM
– Michael & Susan Brennan
– Gail Sillik
– Moloney Family
– Alice Andruzzi
– Robert W. Michta
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– Dorothy Gariboldi
– Those Enrolled in the
Society of Prayer
– Harry Horton
– People of St. John of God
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday, February 14th –
Saint Cyril, monk
Saint Methodius, bishop
Gn. 4:1-15,25; Mk 8:11-13
STEWARDSHIP 2011
TOUGH LOVE
The law of Christ based on
godly love does not supplant a
law based on justice. It goes
further. It demands the living
out of what we say in the Lord’s
Prayer: “Forgive us our
trespasses as we forgive those
who trespass against us.” Isn’t
this “hard bargain” really the
“tough love” of the Holy
Trinity? Beginning always with love, God calls,
encourages, and strengthens us to share the
great mystery of divine life. By our actions we
express our answer to God’s call.
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A.
Illustration © 1999, M. Erspamer, OSB.
Text, Philip J. Sandstrom © 1999
OCP. All rights reserved.
9:00AM – Daily Mass –
Tuesday, February 15th –
Gn. 6:5-8,7:1-5,10; Mk 8:14-21
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9:00AM – Daily Mass
7:30PM – Misa en Español – (Capilla)
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE LORD
Wednesday, February 16th –
Gn. 8:6-13,20-22; Mk 8:22-26
Weekend of February 5th / 6th
2011 Sunday Collection
Late Repairs
Church in Need
2010 Sunday Collection
Church in Need
9:00AM – Daily Mass –
Thursday, February 17th –
Seven Founders of the Order of Servites, religious
Gn. 9:1-13; Mk 8:27-33
9:00AM – Daily Mass –
Friday, February 18th –
Gn. 11:1-9; Mk 8:34-9:1
9:00 AM – Daily Mass –
Saturday, February 19th –
Heb. 11:1-7; Mk 9:2-13
9:00 AM – Daily Mass
5:00 PM – Vigil Mass
7:00 PM – Misa en Español
– Mass – English
– Mass – English
– Misa en Español
– Mass – English
– Misa en Español
9,288.50
93.00
2,077.00
8,199.50
1,651.50
MASS ATTENDANCE
5:00PM (English)
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105
7:00PM (Spanish)
—
97
8:00AM (English)
—
89
9:30AM (English)
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112
9:30AM (Spanish)
—
362
11:00AM (English)
—
243
12:30PM (Spanish)
—
381
Restoring the Glory….
Sunday, February 20th –
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lv. 19:1-2,17-18; 1Cor. 3:16-23; Mt. 5:38-48
8:00AM
9:30AM
9:30AM
11:00AM
12:30PM
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to welcome…to worship…
to grow…to serve…
GIFTS OF TREASURE SHARED
Pledge Report:
$1,289,889.75
Total Paid to Date: $ 1,151,636.75
Balance:
$ 138,253.00
WE ARE SAINT JOHN OF GOD PARISH - COMMITTED TO FAITH, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY!
Bread & Wine Memorial for This Week:
In Loving Memory Of:
Frank Pizza
Requested By:
Maureen & Larry Esposito
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After All the Masses
Please stop by and
purchase some of the
wonderful baked goods
that the parishioners of
the parish so
generously baked.
Remember in your thoughts and
prayers, the Sick of the Parish...
Joseph Acciarito
Jacob Aceiedo
Mary Alfieri
Helen Boeke
William Campbell
Russell Carter
Sandy Comito
Gerri Eshun
Ron Gillette II
Carol Hemmerich
Catherine Hennessy
Elaine O’Mara Hulbert
Karen Kelly
Eileen Lamanna
Kathleen Lamanna
Eddie Linz
Gerolyn Diaz Martinez
Erwin McCalla
Judith McEvoy
Mike Meola, Sr.
Liz Mouzakes
Carmen Ramos
Janette D. Reilly
Grabiel Rivera
George Santiago
Marie Shay
Linda Smith
Stanley Tesoro
George Tintugo
Joseph Vereline,Jr.
Mary Weber
Barbara Warfield
Timmy Warfield
Proceeds go to the Parish.
Office of Worship
Diocese of Rockville Centre
“On Sunday, April 3, 2011,
couples married 50 years or
more are invited to a special
mass to be celebrated by Bishop
William Murphy at the Church of St.
Lawrence the Martyr in Sayville at 2:30PM.
Please pick up your registration card at the
Parish Office, fill it out and return it to the
Parish Office in time to reach the Diocese of
Rockville Centre no later than March 17th.
Approximately one week before the
ceremony, information regarding the day will
be mailed to you. There will be another
celebration in the fall for those who may find
that date more convenient. If you have any
questions, you may call 515-678-5800,
Extension 207.
Tickets on Sale
At all the Masses
Open Bar—Buffet — DJ
Door Prizes—Auction Table
50/50
For Tickets call:
Deacon Ron at 2346535 ext.105
Or
Mary Ann Gruner at
234-8118 After 6PM
Religious Education Office
Mrs. Maggie Martin, Director
Telephone: 631-234-4040-Email: [email protected]
Office hours for week of February 13:
Monday, Feb. 14:
Tuesday, Feb. 15:
Wednesday, Feb. 16:
Thursday, Feb 17:
Friday, Feb. 18:
Saturday, Feb. 19:
Sunday, Feb. 20:
1:00am – 6:00pm
11:00am – 4:00pm
2:00pm – 6:00pm
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
Upcoming Events:
“The Passion Narratives”
All are welcome to join us as we break open sacred
scripture and reflect on the Passion of Jesus Christ.
Two sessions will be offered in order to
accommodate all that would like to make this a part
of their personal observance of Lent.
Contact Maggie Martin at 234-4040 to pre-register
for either of the sessions:
Monday evenings from 5:30pm – 6:45pm
Discussion & video in the School Library
(March 14, 21, 28, April 5 & 12)
OR
Tuesday mornings from 9:45am – 11:00am
Discussion & video in the Chapel
(March 15, 22, 29, April 5 & 12)
Please bring a Bible, or one will be provided for you.
In order to prepare for each session, readings and
discussion questions will be posted in the bulletin
weekly.
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.
Schedule of Classes for Week of Feb. 13:
Mon., Feb. 14:
RCIC 7:00pm—8:00pm
Level 8 7:00pm—8:15pm
Regular Session Chapel
Wed., Feb. 16: :
Levels 1-7 4:45 — 6:00pm
Regular Session Chapel
Sat., Feb. 19
NO SESSION— Presidents’
Day Holiday Weekend
If you attended last year, please do not hesitate to
join us again this year. Each time we break open the
Word, it speaks to us for the times that we are
currently experiencing. Our Lord, Jesus Christ gave
His life for our salvation. Let us take time during
Lent to reflect on that great sacrifice.
“The Acts of the Apostles”
In the Easter Season, Maggie Martin will offer a
scripture study course on “The Acts of the Apostles”.
Acts is an anonymous book, attributed to the author
of Luke. It takes us from the disciples, frightened in the
upper room, to the Ascension, Pentecost, the early trials
of the Apostolic Church, the outward mission from
Jerusalem, to Paul’s 3 journeys, ending with Paul’s
ministry in Rome. It begins where the Gospels leave off,
and helps us to understand the trials and triumphs,
challenges and blessings, as the early Church took root.
A full reading of the Gospel of Luke & Acts is
recommended. Dates and time for this course are to be
announced. If interested, please contact Maggie Martin
at 234-4040.
Needed
Eucharistic Ministers
& Lectors
We need more parishioners to
serve in these ministries.
Our Lord is calling you
to help serve at his Mass.
Speak to Fr. Chris or Deacon Ron
Middle States
Accredited
Telephone: 234-6324
Visit us at: www.olprov.org
Mrs. Jo Ann DiNardo, Principal
A Piece of Providence
Open House
Due to the weather on
February 2, we had to
cancel our open house.
We will reschedule it at a
later time. Tours can be arranged by
appointment. Please call the school office
if you are interested.
OPEN HOUSE
Registration
Registration for new families
is now open.
If you would like to register,
please call the school at
234-6324 or stop in.
January 28,2011
Dear Father Christopher Nowak
and Parishioners of St. John of God,
The students of 8th Grade would like to take
this opportunity to thank you for all of the support
that you give to the school of Our Lady of
Providence. It is because of your sacrifices that
we are able to receive a rewarding education in
an atmosphere of peace and Christ’s love.
At Our Lady of Providence we experience
growth in a friendly, caring, nurturing
environment. But, we are also able to grow
closer to God.
Again, we would like to tell you how we truly
are grateful for your sacrifice and support to
keep our education and relationship with Christ
ongoing.
Sincerely,
The 8th Grade Students
of Our Lady of Providence Regional School
82 Carleton Avenue - Central Islip, NY11722 - www/olprov.org
Box Tops for Education & Campbell
Soup Labels & Empty Inkjets.
Black History Month
February is Black History Month. We had a
wonderful visit from Darcel Whitten-Wilamowski,
the Diocesan coordinator or the Ministry to
Catholics of African Ancestry. She visited our
school on Friday, February 11 to speak to our
5th, 6th, and 7th graders about the appearance
of the Blessed Mother to children in Rwanda.
She was also the guest speaker at Pin Day for
the 8th grade on February 4th.
Please place the above
items in the collection
basket or drop them off at
the Parish Office. Box Tops for
Education are many products Please
check your purchases for the box tops.
We also collect Labels for Education.
We get 10cents for each Box Top
Coupon. With your help, we have
received over $4,600.00 since we
started collecting. Thank you for your
continued support. It is greatly
appreciated.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
234-6535, ext. 103
In the Gospel, says: “Whoever
fulfills and teaches these
commands shall be great in the
kingdom of God.”
Holiness demands that we live who
we are because our identity and mission
cannot be separated. “Doing” who we are,
letting our identity express itself in mission, is
lived out in feeding the hungry, sheltering the
oppressed and clothing the naked.
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.
Join us and be at the heart of Jesus’
preaching. Our next meeting is Tuesday,
February 15th at 12:30PM in the
Conference Room of the Parish Center.
Join us and be at the heart of Jesus’
preaching.
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Please consider joining the
Adult Choir!
New Members Always Welcome!
We would like to invite all
those who would be
interested in joining us in
giving praise to God as
part of the Saint John of God Music
Worship Program.
All are welcome! Rehearsals are on
Wednesday Evenings at 7:30PM in the
Chapel. The Rehearsal Schedule will be
posted in the bulletin. If you are
interested, we invite you to come to our
next rehearsal.
PARISH OUTREACH OFFICE
Telephone: 234-1884
Ana Sullivan, Coordinator
ANNOUNCEMENT
YOU COULD OWE LESS IN TAXES
AND GET CASH BACK FROM THE IRS
If you worked in 2010- full time or
part time- you may qualify.
Even if you don’t owe income tax
you may qualify.
If you had children living with you
for more than half of 2010
you may qualify.
If you did not have children living
with you and you were between
the ages of 24 and 64 in 2010
you may qualify.
For more information go to:
IRS.gov/EITC or to my
Benefits.ny.gov.
and click on Earned Income.
ANUNCIO
USTED PODRIA PAGAR MENOS
IMPUESTOS Y OBTENER DINERO EN
EFECTIVO DEL IRS.
Si usted trabajó en el 2010 - a tiempo
completo o tiempo parcial-puede
calificar.
Incluso si usted no debe impuestospuede calificar.
Si usted tuvo hijos que vivieron con
usted durante más de la mitad de
2010 puede calificar.
Si usted no tuvo hijos viviendo con
usted y usted estaba entre las
edades de 24 y 64 en el 2010,
usted puede calificar.
Para obtener más información, visite:
IRS.gov / EITC o myBenefits.ny.gov.
y escoja el Ingreso del Trabajo.
Mark Your Calendar
February 12th-13th – Confraternity of
Christian Mothers Annual Valentine
Bake Sale—

February 13th — The Holy Name
Society will attend the 8:00AM Mass followed
by their monthly meeting. All members of the
Parish are invited to join them.

February 13th — .Ministry to Catholics
of African Ancestry 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 20th — .Ministry to Catholics
of African Ancestry Annual Blood Drive
8:30AM to 2:30PM in the School Cafeteria.
Your donation will help to save up to THREE
lives. Please share this lifesaving gift!

March 5th — Parish Saint Patrick—
Saint Joseph Annual Dinner Dance —
7:30PM to 11:30PM will be held at the Knights
of Columbus Hall— Open Bar, Dinner, DJ, Door
Prizes, Auction Table, 50/50
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March 14th through April 12—
“the Passion Narratives” Series.
Given by Maggie Martin For your
convenience Discussion and Video will be held
on Monday evenings from 5:30pm to 6:45pm or
Tuesday mornings from 9:45am to 11:00am. In
order to prepare for each session, readings and
discussion questions will be posted in the bulletin
weekly.
CHOIR Rehearsal
SCHEDULES:
Adult Choir Wednesday
7:30PM in the Chapel:
February 16th
February 23**
March 2nd
March 9th**
March 16th
March 23rd
April 6th
April 13th
April 20th
April 27th
May 4th
May 11th**
May 8th
May 25th
June 1st
June 8th
June 15th
** NO REHEARSAL
Children’s Choir Thursday
7:00-8:00PM in the Chapel:
February 17th
February 24th**
March 3rd
March 6th Sing
March 10th
March 17th
March 24th
March 31st
April 3rd Sing
April 7th
April 14th
April 21st**
April 28th
May 1st
Sing
May 5th
May 12th
May 19th
May 26th
June 2nd
June 5th
Sing
** NO REHEARSAL
Saint John of God Annual Blood Drive
Sunday, February 20th — 8:30am ~2:30pm
Our Lady of Providence Cafeteria
Sponsored by: Ministry to Catholics of African Ancestry
Your donation will help to
save up to THREE lives.
Our community hospitals
need your help. Please
share this lifesaving gift!
Thank You for Caring!
For info.
or schedule,
contact:
Pat Edwards at 631-234-6535
Eligibility Criteria:
*Bring ID with signature or photo
*Minimum Weight—110 lbs.
*Age 16—75
(16yr olds parental permission a MUST)
(Age 76 and over need doctor’s note)
*East well (low fat) & drink fluids
*No tattoos for past 12 months.
From Father Chris:
Your Favorite and
Most Meaningful Prayer
Here in the Bulletin to Share.
I would like to start a new ongoing column
here in the bulletin. Wouldn’t it be wonderful
if we each shared our favorite and most
meaningful prayers, spiritual poems, and
religious articles with the entire community.
If you would like to do so please submit your
prayers, poems, and articles to Fr. Chris by
bringing them to the Parish Office or emailing them to: [email protected]. or
[email protected]. Please keep in mind that
depending on space, content, and the amount
of prayers submitted, that not all may make it
into the bulletin. You can submit them
anonymously or with your name.
Rev. Rogan / Fr. John P. Halpin
Knights of Columbus Council #1816
62 Carleton Av, Central Islip
Hall Rentals For All Occasions
Call us at: 348-3507
Rev. Rogan / Fr. John P. Halpin
Knights of Columbus Council #1816
62 Carleton Av, Central Islip
Telephone: 631-348-3507
Meetings:
2 & 4th Tuesday
of each month At 7:00PM
nd
New Members Always Welcome
Ministry to Catholics of African Ancestry
30th Anniversary Mass of Thanksgiving
Prayers:
Submitted by: Linda Quinn:
Sunday, February 20, 2011—2:00PM
Your Blessings
Your blessings overwhelm us, Lord;
your creation gives us life.
Your passion gives hope, enables us
to cope with pain and strife.
Your word is everlasting, Lord;
your promises are true.
Your angels guard and guide us
in all we say and do.
You light the path before us, Lord;
you light the stars at night.
You send us rain and sunshine
and guide the eagle’s flight.
Your blessings overwhelm us, Lord,
until we overflow.
—Ruby Nelson
Submitted by:
Jesus you have the power
to calm all that rages
like a storm in me.
Bring me peace
You have the power, too,
to strengthen my faith.
Help me to put all my trust
in you.
St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre
Principal Celebrant and Homilist:
Bishop William Murphy
Theme: “Behold the only thing greater
than yourself”
ALL ARE WELCOME TO THIS
CELEBRATION!
RCIA– Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Need a Sacrament or Two?
We Can Help!
* Never Baptized but thinking about it
* Baptized in another Christian Faith
but thinking of joining us
* Baptized Catholic but missing
Communion or Confirmation
WE CAN HELP!
If you or someone you know is 18yrs
or older and needs any sacraments of
Initiation, please call Father Chris
or Deacon Ron.
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
$ 1,289,889.75
Cantidad total de los Pagos
$ 1,151,636.75
RETIRO DEL “VIÑEDO DE RAQUEL”
PARA SANAR DESPUES DE UN ABORTO
El Centro de la Vida en Long Island les
invita a un fin de semana de sanaciónviernes a domingo los días 25,26, 27 de
febrero. Para más información llame a
Donna Crean a (631) 243-2373) También
puede llamar a 1-877-HOPE-4-ME
TÚ DECIDES
“Si tú lo quieres, puedes guardar los
mandamientos”, nos dice Eclesiástico (Sirácide).
Dios “ha puesto delante de ti fuego y agua;
extiende la mano a lo que quieras” (Eclo 15:15,
16). Este es un gran misterio: Dios no nos
controla tan completamente que no podemos
elegir nuestro propio camino. Es cierto que
tenemos límites, pero nadie sino nosotros
mismos podemos elegir el camino dentro de esos
límites.
En la lectura de hoy del Evangelio según
san Mateo, Jesús nos recuerda que somos libres
y responsables de nuestra vida. Nos llama a ir
más allá de las palabras de los mandamientos
para considerar su significado. Si vas más allá
del adulterio verás el egoísmo que envenena
nuestro amor. Si vas más allá del asesinato verás
la ira que corroe nuestra compasión. Si vas más
allá del falso testimonio (perjurio) verás las
mentiras y engaños que producen este
comportamiento.
Nuestra vocación es elegir la vida para
nosotros mismos, y tomar un camino a través
de nuestro mundo que haga la vida posible y
más abundante para otros también.
En el pasillo de la
escuela puede comprar un biscocho,
una torta u otras cosas buenas para su
cena y meriendas
hoy. Todo beneficio va
a la Iglesia
DAMAS DEL ALTAR
Queremos formar un Comité
Nuevo para ayudar con algunas cositas
del altar y de la sacristia. Si quiere ser
parte de este grupo favor de dejar su
nombre en la oficina o hable con Sister
Claudia
Día Mundial del Matrimonio
From Father Chris:
Why are we counting the attendance at all the masses and publishing it in the
bulletin?
Several people have asked this question recently. First, let me say that information is a good thing.
The Ushers have been asked to count all the adults at all the masses because it is good to know how many
people are attending each mass on a weekly basis. Also, the Diocese asks us for specific mass counts on
occasion. No, I am not going to use the information to justify omitting a mass due to numbers. One
individual has expressed (his opinion is probably reflective of several) that they are a little concerned of
seeing the large numbers of people at the Spanish masses and the declining numbers at the English masses.
If you feel this way, please let me know and we don’t have to put the mass counts in the bulletin. I would
image that the attendance at mass is reflective of the demographics here in Central Islip. This is why we
need to further develop Lay Leadership in the Spanish and English communities and why we have the
numbers we do, enrolled in the Pastoral Formation Institute.
Today’s readings challenge us to choose freely and wisely to observe the laws given by a loving and
caring God. He revealed His laws to His Chosen People through Moses and the prophets in the Old
Testament, and through His own Son, Jesus, in the New Testament. For the Israelites, the Torah was not a
set of laws but the instruction or teaching intended to promote the holiness and wholeness of each believer.
It was the revealed will of a caring God, for the people with whom He made His covenant.
In the selection from the Sermon on the Mount in today’s gospel, while challenging his disciples to
live a life of justice and righteousness which should exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees, Jesus, as the
new lawgiver, sets forth his own position with regard to the Law given through Moses, by providing new
interpretation and meaning for the old laws. In today’s gospel passage, Jesus explains the real meaning of
three Mosaic laws concerning murder, adultery and false oaths.
God’s Blessings Always, Fr. Chris N.,
De Padre Chris:
¿Por que contamos la asistencia en todas las misas y porque la publicamos en el
boletín?
Varias personas han hecho esta pregunta recientemente. Primero, déjame decir que información es
una buena cosa. Los acomodadores han sido pedidos contar a todos los adultos en todas las misas porque es
bueno saber cuantas personas están asistiendo a cada misa semanalmente. También, la Diócesis nos pide el
cuento específico de vez en cuando. No, no voy a usar la información para justificar omitir una misa por los
números. Una persona expresó la preocupación ( que probablemente refleja la preocupación de varias) de
ver el número grande de las personas que asisten a las misas en español y la disminución del número de las
personas que asisten a las misas en Inglés. Si usted se siente así, déjame saber y no tendremos que poner el
cuento da las misas en el boletín. Yo imaginaría que la asistencia a la misa se refleja en la demografía de
Central Islip. Por eso necesitamos desarrollar el liderato laico en ambos comunidades-inglés y español y es
por eso que tenemos tantas personas inscritas en el Instituto de Formación Pastoral.
Las lecturas de hoy nos desafían a escoger con toda libertad y con sabiduría a observar las leyes dado
por un Dios que nos ama y que nos cuida. Él reveló sus leyes a su gente escogida a través de Moisés y los
profetas en el Viejo Testamento y a través su propio hijo, Jesús, en el Nuevo Testamento. Para los israelitas,
la Torá no fue un juego de leyes sino la instrucción o enseñanza para promover la santidad y bienestar de
cada creyente. Fue el deseo revelado de un Dios cariñoso, para la gente con quien hizo su alianza.
En la selección del Sermón del Monte en el evangelio de hoy, mientras desafía a su discípulos a vivir
una vida de justicia y rectitud que debe ser mayor que la de los escribas y fariseos, Jesús, el nuevo legislador,
manifestó su propio posición con respeto a la ley dada a través de Moisés por proveer una interpretación y
sentido para las leyes viejas. En la selección del evangelio de hoy, Jesús explica el sentido real de las tres
leyes de Moisés sobre el asesinato, adulterio y juramentos falsos
Bendiciones Siempre, P. Chris Nowak