Parish of St. John the Evangelist

Parish of St. John the Evangelist - St. Rocco
250 - 21st Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215
216 - 27th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11232
Parish Office at 250—21st Street
Phone: 718-768-3751
Fax: 718-768-4689
Website: www.stjohnstrocco-brooklyn.org
Mon. 9:30am-12pm & 1pm-6:30pm
Tues. - Thurs. 9:30am-12pm & 1pm-7:30pm
Friday 9:00am-3:00pm
Sat. 9am-12pm
Rev. Kenneth J. Grande, Pastor
Saturday Vigil Mass:
English
5:30 p.m.
St. John the Evangelist
Sunday Masses:
English
Spanish
English
8:45 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
St. John the Evangelist
St. John the Evangelist
St. Rocco Church
Mon.-Fri. Masses:
English
8:30 a.m.
St. John the Evangelist
Friday Mass:
Spanish
7:30 p.m.
St. John the Evangelist
Mass Intentions
Saturday
5:30pm
December 19
Rosemarie, Artie & Arty Milo
Requested by Trzesinski Family
Filomena Raucci
Sunday
8:45am
Requested by Raucci Family
December 20
Joseph Lafata
Requested by Joyce Lafata
Pasquale & Filomena Carpenito
Requested by Joyce Lafata
Millie & Sal DeSena
Requested by Sadie Ventura
10:00am
En acción de gracias de Los Cursillistas
De parte de Los Cursillistas
Confessions/Confesiónes:
Saturdays 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Sábado a las 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Marriages/Matrimonios
Please arrange at least 6 months in advance.
Por favor notificar al parroco
6 meses antes de la boda.
Baptisms/Bautismos
Please call the parish office
for more information.
Por favor, llame la oficina de la Parroquia
por más información
Veronica Zepeda
De parte de Los Cursillistas
José Antonio Rivera
De parte de Esposa Carmen
11:45am
Monday
8:30am
Tuesday
8:30am
All Members of Our Parish Family
December 21
Matteo Family
Requested by Sadie Ventura
December 22
Marie Zyjack
Requested by Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Quiles
Compitello Family
Requested by Sadie Ventura
Wednesday December 23
8:30am
Dorothy Reitz
Requested by Children
Bill Zucker (Birthday)
Requested by Mom
Ventura Family
Requested by Sadie Ventura
Victor Sciarrino
Thursday
8:30am
Requested by Family
December 24
Tarno Family
Requested by Family
7:30pm
Friday
10:00am
Saturday
5:30pm
All Members of Our Parish Family
December 25
All Members of Our Parish Family
Todos Miembros de los Parroquia
December 26
All Members of Our Parish Family
Memorials for the Week of December 20th:
Altar Bread & Wine - Carpenito, Caruso, Lafata,
Scarpati & Yazzo Families
Requested by Joyce Lafata
Religious Education Classes Registration:
Registration for our parish Religious Education
Faith Formation Classes is now taking place in
the parish office. Registration fee is $40.00 for
the first child and $30.00 for each additional child
of the same family. Please bring a copy of the
child’s Baptismal Certificate and a copy of the
Birth Certificate.
Registración para las clases de Educación
Religiosa: La inscripción para nuestras clases
de Educación Religiosa, para la Formación de
Fe, está teniendo lugar ahora en la oficina de
nuestra parroquia. El costo de inscripción para
un niño es de $ 40.00, y $30.00 por cada niño
adicional de la misma familia. Por favor traiga
una copia del Certificado de Bautismo del niño y
una copia del acta de nacimiento.
The 2016 Mass Book is Opened: We ask that
you come to the rectory to reserve Masses for
the year 2016 on Tuesday through Thursday
only from 1:30 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. This will give
us a better opportunity to serve your needs.
Libro De Misa Del 2016: Ya está abierto el libro
de las Misas para el año 2016. Los que quieren
mandar celebrar una misa en el año 2016
pueden venir a la rectoria en las horas de oficina
para reservar fecha y pagarla.
Please pray for the sick of our parish:
Liza & Lisette Ferreiro, Amanda Lara, Teresa Zapata,
Gladys Alarcon, Ramon Gonzalez, Victoria Dubitsky,
Alfredo Rivas, Jack Reitz, Carla Yanis Ramirez & Manuel Polanco
Share The Gospel
When Mary visited Elizabeth, they were both waiting for their babies to be born. Elizabeth's baby
would grow up to be John the Baptist. Mary's baby
would grow up to be Jesus our savior. Mary and
Elizabeth were excited to see each other, not only
because they loved each other, but also because
they both loved God very much. It makes God happy when we love our relatives and friends, just like
Mary and Elizabeth did. Mary couldn't wait to visit
her much older cousin, Elizabeth, up in the hills of
Judea. Both of them were expecting babies. Each
of them knew that the birth of her child was a special event that could only happen because they
trusted God. Your own mother trusted that God
would give you life in this world. Both Mary and
Elizabeth watched their children grow up to do
good things. You can grow up to do good things too,
if you trust in God.
Prayer
Dear Jesus, help me to trust you and to remember
that you are the reason we celebrate Christmas.
Something to Draw
Draw a picture of your relatives visiting
one another at Christmas.
Mission for the Week
You belong to a larger family than just the people
in your home. See how many of your relatives you
can name before you visit them at Christmas. When
you do see them, wish them "Merry Christmas!"
A Celebration Of Christmas
Christmas Eve - Thursday - December 24, 2015
Bi-Lingual Mass (English/Spanish) at 7:30pm
Christmas Day - Friday - December 25, 2015
Bi-Lingual Mass (English/Spanish) at 10:00am
Una Celebración De La Navidad
Nochebuena - El Jueves - Diciembre 24 del 2015
Misa Bilingüe (Inglés/Español) a las 7:30pm
El Dia De Navidad - El Viernes - Diciembre 25 del 2015
Misa Bilingüe (Inglés/Español) a las 10:00am
Solemnity Of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother Of God
Solemnidad De Santa María, Madre De Dios
Thursday - December 31, 2015
Mass In English - 5:30pm
El Jueves - Diciembre 31 del 2015
Misa En Inglés a las 5:30pm
Friday - January 1, 2016
Bi-Lingual Mass (English/Spanish) at 10:00am
El Viernes - Enero 1 del 2016
Misa Bilingüe (Inglés/Español) a las 10:00am
Todos estan invitado a las festividades de la Virgen de la Nube. 21 al 29 de Diciembre,
a las 7:30pm, la Novena a la Virgen de la Nube; 30 de Diciembre, a las 7:30pm, cierre
de la Novena con una Santa Misa y Serenata en la Iglesia de nuestra parroquia, San
Juan Evangelista.
El Viernes, 1 de Enero de 2016, una procesión a las 12:00pm comenzará desde
el 429 la calle de 45th, entre 4th y 5th Avenidas, hasta la Iglesia de nuestra parroquia,
San Juan Evangelista, donde se celebrara la
Santa Misa, a las 2:00pm, con El Obispo Cisneros.
"Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste." What was the rush? Why did Mary go so
quickly to visit her cousins Elizabeth and Zechariah? It's hard to know exactly what her purpose
was, but one thing is clear: Mary and Elizabeth shared a special connection. Perhaps Mary was
anxious to be in the company of someone who could understand her unusual situation.
At this point, Mary was newly pregnant by the power of the Holy Spirit. The verses preceding today's reading tell us about the appearance of the Angel Gabriel and Mary's willingness to become
the mother of the Messiah. Now, this child was already growing within her womb, but the whole
thing was an incredible secret. Who would believe her? In whom could Mary confide the unbelievable events that had taken place? We know that at some point later, Joseph had a vision in a dream
that allowed him to understand. But before that dream came, he was planning to part ways with
Mary. It must have been during that difficult time that Mary went to see Elizabeth. And what joy
that upon her arrival, Elizabeth immediately understood. "Blessed is the fruit of your womb,"
Elizabeth cried out. The same Holy Spirit who conceived Jesus in Mary's womb enlightened Elizabeth at this moment.What a consolation this must have been to Mary. This story reminds us of
the importance of our own fellowship in the faith. Sharing our spiritual journey with other believers who are receptive to the Holy Spirit is meant to be a source of encouragement and strength.
We are not supposed to be in this alone. As we worship and celebrate together with our faith community, may we share with each other the real joy of this sacred season.
Christmas Flowers Many Thanks to those who have given their contributions toward the flowers the parish will
use during the Christmas Season. If you have not already made an offering, please consider a contribution to the parish for the Christmas Flowers. Thank You.
Flores de Navidad Muchas gracias a todos ustedes quienes dieron su contribución acerca de las Flores de Navidad
para la parroquia que serán usadas durante la temporada de Navidad. Si usted no tiene preparada una ofrenda, por
favor, concidere una contribución para la parroquia para las Flores de Navidad. Gracia.
¡Cantemos
de alegría, el Señor está cerca! María toma su decisión, y con prisa va al encuentro de su
prima Isabel y rinde tributo a ella y a su hijo en cuanto se saludan. María esperaba una afirmación
de saber que Dios estaba con ella y la encontró en labios de su prima. "¡Bendita tú entre las mujeres y bendito el fruto de tu vientre!...Dichosa tú, que has creído, porque se cumplirá cuanto te fue
anunciado de parte del Señor". Este encuentro le provoca gran alegría y canta de júbilo el Magníficat. En este himno de alegría alaba la confianza que Dios depósito en ella. Del cómo los poderosos son derribados y los pequeños enaltecidos. En estos últimos días de Adviento la liturgia
nos invita a regocijarnos junto con María en la alegría del Niño que ya llega a darnos esperanza de
un mundo mejor. Humildad y serenidad son urgentes en nuestra sociedad, reconocer que dependemos de Dios, que necesitamos su gracia en el mundo. El secreto de María fue que siempre confió
en Dios, hoy ya no es secreto porque ella nos lo enseña para que pongamos manos a la obra y saber confiar. Miremos alrededor de nosotros y digámosle confiados a Jesús. "Señor, ya no quiero
caer de nuevo, quiero caminar, deseo seguir en la lucha, llévame en tus manos, guíame y sigue
mostrándome quien eres tú. Recuérdame que no estoy solo, deseo abrirte las puertas de mi corazón, que mis ojos vean los signos de tu amor en esta Navidad. Quiero anunciar la buena nueva de
tu Nacimiento".
Merry Christmas Feliz Navidad