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. 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 22, 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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Third Sunday of Easter
Mass Intentions for the Week of April 22nd:
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
– Thomas Brennan
– Janet Nofi
– Carmen Santiago & Ely Torres
– Mitchell & Maher Families
– Le Williams
– John Garelle
– Bridget & Jeremiah Lysaght
– All those enrolled in the
Society of Prayer
– 9:30AM – Anna Smith
– 11:00AM – People of St. John of God
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday, April 23rd – St. George, martyr
& St. Adalbert, bishop & martyr
Acts 6:8-15 Jn 6:22-29
9:00AM – Daily Mass
9:00AM – Daily Mass
7:00PM – Misa en Español – (Capilla)
Wednesday, April 25th – Saint Mark. Evangelist
1 Pt 5:5b-14 Mk 16:15-20
9:00AM – Daily Mass
Jn 6:44-51
9:00AM – Daily Mass
Friday, April 27th –
Acts 9:1-20
Jn 6:52-59
9:00AM – Daily Mass
Saturday, April 287th –
St. Peter Chanel, priest & martyr
St. Louis Grignion de Montfort, priest
Acts 4:1-12 Jn 21:1-14
9:00AM – Daily Mass
8:00PM—Easter Vigil (Bilingual) - Chapel
Sunday, April 8th – Easter Sunday
Acts 10:34a,37-43 Col 3:1-4 or 1Col 5:6b-8
Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1-7
8:00AM
9:30AM
9:30AM
11:00AM
12:30PM
12:30PM
Collection:
$30,000
$ 7,102.50
$25,000
$15,000
Candles:
$10,000
$
264.00
Total Collection:
$ 7,366.50
$8,500
$8,000
Good Friday:
$ 1,565.00
$7,500
$7,000
THANK YOU!
$6,000
$5,000
Sunday Attendance:
0
Budget
Actual
$8,500.
$7,366..
Future Special Collections Dates:
Tuesday, April 24th –
St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, priest & martyr
Acts 7:51—8:1a Jn 6:30-35
Thursday, April 26th –
Acts 8:26-40
Weekend of April 14th & 15th
Sharing One’s Resources in the Parish
– Mass – English
– Mass – English
– Misa en Español
– Mass – English
– Misa en Español
– Misa en Español
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(Church)
(Church)
(Capilla)
(Chapel)
(Capilla)
(Iglesia))
April 22nd
Parish Maintenance & Repairs Collection
May 6th
Diocesan Needs Collection for
Catholic Elementary Schools
May 6th
Diocesan Needs Collection for
Communications
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.
You alone, O LORD,
bring security to
my dwelling.
— Psalm 4:9
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: $ 1,181,924.75
Balance:
$ 112,360.00
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
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
“On the Way To Jesus”
With Fr. Blaise Czaja, C.P.
As seen on TELECARE
Mon./Fri. nights @ 10pm
Father Blaise will be here
at: St. John of God Parish
Sunday, April 29th through
Wednesday, May 2nd
During 9am Daily Mass and in the
evening from 7pm to 8pm
LET’S JOIN WITH FR. BLAISE —
“ON THE WAY TO JESUS.”
Call: Father Chris or Dcn Ron
For information: 631-234-6535
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 22
Monday, April 23
1:00pm – 4:00pm
English & Spanish
Tuesday, April. 24:
12:30pm – 4:00pm
ENGLISH ONLY
Tuesday, April. 24:
4:00pm—7:30pm
English & Spanish
Wednesday, April 25
1:00pm – 4:00pm
English & Spanish
Thursday, April 26
4:00pm – 7:30pm
English & Spanish
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
Friday, April 27:
Saturday, April 28:
Sunday, April 29:
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 65 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!
Bruno Almiron
Leydi Amaya
Vivianna Blacarcel
Marvin Caballero
Tiffany Campos
Velasquez
Kaitlin Celleri
Kaela Chicas
Ariana Cruz
Diego Drexler
Ricardo Flores
Ever Galeas
Karen Garcia
Nicole Gomez
Jasmine Guevara
Jonathan Holloway
Kenneth Jara
Syasia Johnson
Cesar Lopez
Iverson Manzanares
Steven Mendoza
Velasquez
Fatima Ortega
Jose Ortega
Genesis Perez
Shirley Rodríguez
Hailey Roxas
Brandon Salinas
Jason Saravio
Matthew Schaaffe
Brianna Torres
Cynthia Valladares
Sergio Velasquez
Yessica Velasquez
Natalie Villalba
Lani Alvarado
Jamileth Benitez
Indira Bonilla
Stephanie Campos
John Ceballos
Velasquez
Kevin Chavez
Dayanara Coreas
Camila Diaz
Trevor Esparza
Raymond Gabriel
Sophia Garay
Kristen Garcia
Giselle Gonzalez
Genesis Herrera
Edwin Izurieta
Christopher John
Gabriella Lherisson
Luis Maldonado
Yesly Manzanares
Michael Molina
Daniel Mulcah
Sebastian Ortiz
David Pedraza
Arly Reyes
Sophia Rodríguez
Erick Saa
Lorena Sanchez
Morillo
Isabella Teixeira
Gabriell Toussaint
Alex Vanegas
Hernandez
Vincenzo Velasquez
Hillary Yanza Lucero
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.
In celebration of Easter, students at
Our Lady of Providence enjoyed a delicious
Easter Dinner during their lunchtime.
Students were able to dress up and savor
ham, mashed potatoes, corn, and dessert.
Thanks to Mrs. Joan Burhart and our
cafeteria staff for providing this delicious
meal.
Our classes have been doing special
activities with ELA and Math teachers from
St. John’s University in Flushing. These
activities will increase their writing and
problem solving skills. We are grateful to
work with these teachers to learn innovative
strategies to help our students.
The 8th graders organized a fun
Easter Egg Hunt for our PK, Kindergarten,
and 1st graders. The younger students had
lots of fun finding their eggs with delicious
jelly beans inside. The 8th graders also
planned games for their PK-1 friends.
Dates to Remember:
April 27th
May 17th
May 18th
May 28th
– Progress Reports
11:30AM Dismissal
– Ascension Thursday
No School
– Walk-A-Thon
– Memorial Day
No School
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
234-6535, ext. 103
In this Sunday’s Gospel,
Jesus explains the meaning of
the scriptures. Like the disciples, when
we offer and receive forgiveness our
hearts burn because we encounter the
risen Christ within us.
Jesus “was made known” in repentance
and forgiveness.
Resurrected life is:
“You are forgiven.” Our witness to the
resurrection is:
“I forgive you.”
Forgiveness is the virtue that enables us
not to allow past hurts to determine our
decisions and actions. It opens up the
space for creating together with the one
forgiven a new future where we can live in
peace. This is how Jesus is known.
Have you considered answering the
call to “help the poor find forgiveness and
healing in their life” 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 make Jesus know to others.
ATLANTIC CITY
resorts CASINO
April 30th (Monday)
Departs: 9:00AM
(CIFD West Parking Lot)
Donation: $39.00 per person
$25.00 Casino Return
Must be 21 Years or Older
Tickets or Information:
Irene Miller at 234-8593
Benefit For: Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
PARISH OUTREACH OFFICE
Telephone: 234-1884
Ana Sullivan, Coordinator
Give us this day our daily bread
Give us this day our daily bread,
O Father in Heaven, and grant that we
who are filled with good things from
your open hand, may never close
our hearts to the hungry, the homeless, the poor;
in the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
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)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!
Your most important work may not begin until
after you retire! The L.I. Chapter of the Ignatian
Volunteer Corps is looking for volunteers.
JOIN US ON ANY OF THE FOLLOWING
WEDNESDAYS:
MAY 2nd, MAY 26th , JUNE 6th,
10:45am to 11:45am at
St. Ignatius Loyola Retreat House
251 Searingtown Road, Manhasset, NY
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 nonprofit 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 at 516-678-5970 or [email protected]
to confirm attendance or for more information.
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, Sister Claudia
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
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.
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.
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.
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May 4th — Parish Appreciation Night
— .7:00PM to 11:00PM — For all
parishioners who volunteer in any
capacity .

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.
Adult Choir Rehearsal—(Wednesday)
7:30PM in the Chapel
April 18 April 25
April 11 — NO REHEARSAL
May 2 — NO REHEARSAL
May 9 May 16 May 23 May 30
June 6 June 13 June 20
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.
Children’s Choir (English) Rehearsal
(Thursday)
7:00PM — 8:00PM in the Chapel
April 19 April 26
May 3
May 6 — Sing at 11am Mass
May 10 May 17 May 24 May 31
June 3 — Sing at 11am Mass
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
$1,181,924.75
Balanza Total
$112,360.00
CUMPLIMIENTO
Es interesante que durante el tiempo de
Pascua, cuando no escuchamos la lectura del
Antiguo Testamento, se vuelve tan importante.
Esto es particularmente cierto hoy. El discurso
de Pedro comienza con una fórmula de oración
familiar a los judíos: “El Dios de Abraham…”
(Hechos 3:13).
Asimismo contiene las
poderosas frases “Santo y Justo” y “boca de
todos los profetas” (3:14, 18). Pedro estaba
declarando sin lugar a dudas que la ley, los
salmos y los profetas se habían cumplido en
Cristo. Esto se ve reforzado por el mismo Jesús
en el pasaje del Evangelio, cuando dice que todo
en la Escritura (para los primeros cristianos “la
Escritura” era lo que hoy llamamos el Antiguo
Testamento) tenía que cumplirse. Por encima
de todo, Jesús y Pedro hacen hincapié en que
somos testigos de todo esto, y somos enviados a
dar testimonio en el mundo. La palabra misa en
latín, significa “enviado” (como “misión”). Al
salir de la misa de hoy, recordemos ser testigos
de todo lo que se ha cumplido en Cristo
resucitado.
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
Martes:
Miércoles:
Jueves:
Viernes:
Sábado:
Domingo:
Hch 6:8-15; Jn 6:22-29
Hch 7:51 — 8:1a; Jn 6:30-35
1 Pe 5:5b-14; Mc 16:15-20
Hch 8:26-40; Jn 6:44-51
Hch 9:1-20; Jn 6:52-59
Hch 9:31-42; Jn 6:60-69
Hch 4:8-12; Sal 118 (117); 1 Jn 3:1-2;
Jn 10:11-18
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Horas: 7pm-11pm
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19 de Mayo, sábado
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From Fr. Chris N
The common theme of today’s readings is a challenge that our faith in the living
presence of the risen Lord should strengthen our hope in His promises, call us to true
repentance for our sins and lead us to bearing witness to Christ by our works of charity.
The readings also remind us that the purpose of Jesus’ death and resurrection was to
save us from sins. Hence they invite us to make our bearing witness to the risen Lord
more effective by repenting of our sins, renewing our lives, and meeting Jesus in the
Word of God and at the Eucharistic Table. The first reading from the Acts of the
Apostles describes how Peter fulfills the mission of preaching Jesus. In this second
sermon, Peter goes on with the preaching mission begun on Pentecost in Jerusalem, and
again presents Jesus as the fulfillment of all the Messianic prophecies of the Old
Testament. He also asks the Jews to turn toward God so that their sins might be wiped
away. In the second reading, John tells us that true knowledge and love of God
consist in acknowledging that Jesus is the expiation for our sins, by bearing witness to
Him in our lives and by obeying His commandments. Today's gospel leads us to
reflect faith, doubts and crises. It shows us how Jesus convinced his disciples of his
resurrection and how he commissioned them to be his witnesses throughout the world.
He prepared them to receive God's power through the coming descent of the Holy Spirit
upon them, and he commanded them to preach repentance and the forgiveness of sins.
God’s Blessings Always, Fr. Chris N.
De Padre Chris N.:
El tema común de las lecturas de hoy es un reto que nuestra fe en la
presencia viva del Cristo resucitado debe fortalecer nuestra esperanza en las promesas de
Él, nos llama a un arrepentimiento verdadero de nuestros pecados y nos conduce a ser
testigos de Cristo por nuestros obras de caridad. Las lecturas nos recuerdan también que
el propósito de la muerte y resurrección de Jesús fue para salvarnos de nuestros pecados.
Por eso, nos invitan a hacer nuestro testimonio del Señor resucitado más efectivo por el
arrepentimiento de nuestros pecados, la renovación de nuestras vidas, y el encuentro con
Jesús en la Palabra de Dios y en la Mesa Eucarística. La primera lectura de los Hechos
de los Apóstoles describe como Pedro cumple la misión de predicar a Jesús. En este
segundo sermón, Pedro continúa la misión de predicar que comenzó el Día de
Pentecostés en Jerusalén, y otra vez presenta a Jesús como el cumplimiento de todas las
profecías Mesiánicas del Antiguo Testamento. También, pide a los judíos a volver a Dios
para que su pecados pudieran ser perdonados. En la segunda lectura Juan nos dice
que conocimiento verdadero y amor de Dios consisten en reconocer que Jesús es la
expiación de nuestros pecados, por ser testigo a Él en nuestras vidas y por obedecer Sus
mandamientos. El evangelio de hoy nos conduce a reflexionar en la fe, las dudas y la
crisis. Nos muestra como Jesús convenció a sus discípulos de su resurrección y como les
comisionó a ser sus testigos por todo el mundo. Les preparó a recibir el poder de Dios a
través del Espíritu Santo que descendería en ellos, y les mandó a predicar
arrepentimiento y el perdón de los pecados.