St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
Serving the Community for 128 Years
November 9, 2014—Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
251 Franklin St., Hightstown, NJ 08520
Today the Church celebrates the feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome.
The Basilica of St. John Lateran is the cathedral of Rome. This is not St. Peter's, but it is the
Pope's cathedral. Also called the Church of Holy Savior or the Church of St. John Baptist, it
was the baptism church of ancient Rome. It was built in the time of Constantine and was
consecrated by Pope Sylvester in 324. This feast became a universal celebration in honor of
the basilica called "the mother and mistress of all churches of Rome and the world" as a sign
of love for and union with the See of Peter.
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MONDAY
9:00 am
7:30 pm
TUESDAY
6:45 am
9:00 am
WEDNESDAY
6:45 am
9:00 am
THURSDAY
6:45 am
9:00 am
FRIDAY
9:00 am
SATURDAY
4:30 pm
SUNDAY
7:30 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
12:00 noon
4:00 pm
November 10
Leoncio Chua
Mass in Spanish
November 11
Communion Service
Jean Scarpa
November 12
Sister Anne Fulwiler
Jean Scarpa
November 13
Communion Service
Dorothy Haas
November 14
Eugenia Giraldi
November 15
John Michael Ritter
November 16
Tito Cascieri Jr.
Margaret Ahel
Caroline Mandarano
For all Living & Deceased Parish Members
Carmen & John Serrao
November Pilgrim Cross Schedule: Sunday 9:00am Mass
Rev. Patrick J. McDonnell, Pastor, ext. 18
Office Phone: 609-448-0141 ■ Fax: 609-448-8878
Assisting Priests and Deacons who are not assigned to our
Parish, but who come here to help us: Msgr. Hugh Ronan,
Father Lee Inverso, Father Tony Ramos, Latino Ministry:
Father Miguel Valle
Deacon: Tom Garvey, Asst. Deacon: Michael Scannella
Asst. Deacon Andy Fatovic
For emergencies only x30
Assistant to the Pastor: Sheila Conway x25
Nutritional Counseling
Bulletin Editor/Admin. Assistant: Deb Napolitano x11
[email protected]
Trustee: Tony Humphreys
Helping Hands Coordinator: Judy Abramovitz
609 443-3573
Music Ministries Director: Quentin Marty Ph.D.
609 448-3944
Contemporary Choir: Catherine Doyle 609 448-6120
Director of Operations: Guy Conway x23
[email protected]
Parish Accountant : Henry Kazin x10
[email protected]
Religious Education: Aileen O’Brien x21
[email protected]
Religious Ed. Admin. Assistant/Liaison Latino Community:
Ximena Bustamante x29
Sacrament Secretary: Deacon Michael Scannella x28
[email protected]
Building & Grounds: Eddie Dunn and
Assistant Nick Sebasto x31
Youth Ministry: Liz Guzhnay x12
Parish Office Hours: Mon- Thursd
day — 9AM—4PM
Friday 8AM - 3PM
Visit our website www.stanthony–hightstown.net
Wheelchair Accessible
SCRIPTURE READINGS — Week of November 9
Monday: Ti 1:1-9; Ps 24:1b-4ab, 5-6; Lk 17:1-6
Tuesday: Ti 2:1-8, 11-14; Ps 37:3-4, 18, 23, 27, 29; Lk
17:7-10
Wednesday: Ti 3:1-7; Ps 23:1b-6; Lk 17:11-19
Thursday: Phlm 7-20; Ps 146:7-10; Lk 17:20-25
Friday: 2 Jn 4-9; Ps 119:1-2, 10-11, 17-18; Lk 17:2637
Saturday: 3 Jn 5-8; Ps 112:1-6; Lk 18:1-8
Sunday: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Ps 128:1-5; 1
Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21]
Sanctuary Lamp… in Memory of
Sal Lentini, requested by
The Lentini Family
Was there really a Pope Joan? Was Pius XII really Hitler’s Pope? When did Popes start wearing white? Where
is Pope Francis leading the church? Find out Monday
Nov. 10 at 7pm in the Church Hall as we present renowned writer Dr. Chris Bellitto. Visit stanthony–
hightstown.net for more information.
Monthly Prayer Group
Listen to the Word of God and Cultivate a Friendship
with Christ. Come join The Prayer Group, Saturday,
Nov. 15, 2014, from 9:30 to 11:30am.
Contact Margie Olsen 609-443-1508
The Holy Rosary for our Blessed Mother’s
Intentions will be said before Mass each
weekday at 8:30am
Alexandra Suszynski, Annette MacFarlene, Jean Kokal,
Louis Altieri,Victor Melendez, Ronald Shekiro, Josua
Estenes, Christine Devine, Judy Macedo,
Ruth Braun, Kathleen Moehringer, Milton
Turner, Christopher Prefer, Richard
Mastriano, Father Bernardino Esguerra,
Henry Lloyd, Carl Rubino, Domonique
DeStefano, Mary Wall, Steven Madonna,
Agnes Medican, Nancy Aiello and Enrique Patino.
Names appear for four weeks. 448-0141 x11 or contact
Jennie Rubino @ 609 490 –0473 for additional prayers.
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Saturday: 4:30 PM;
Sunday: 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 AM; 4:00 PM,
12:00 noon (Español)
Daily Masses: Monday, 7:30 PM Spanish
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM
Consult Bulletin for any special 6:45 AM services
Novena to St. Anthony of Padua
Tuesdays following the 9 AM Mass
Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help
Wednesdays following the 9 AM Mass
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament
1st Fridays – after 9:00 AM mass to 7:00 PM
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 3:30-4:00 PM, Reconciliation Room
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Dedication of The Lateran Basilica
If you were to go to the Eternal City you could visit this
church, one of the four so-called “major basilicas” of
Rome, and not know its significance. Some background
is necessary. The basilica sits on land donated to the
infant Church by the wealthy Lateran family way back
in the fourth century. Such a donation was only recently possible, as the Church had just been relieved of
official state persecution only a few years by decree of
the newly-converted emperor Constantine, who issued
his edict in 313 AD. Eleven years later, on November 9,
324 A.D., Pope St. Sylvester I dedicated the brand new
building. Ever since, this Church has been honored as
the locale of the pope’s official “seat” (cathedral) as the
Bishop of Rome. (It is a mistake to think this of St. Peter’s basilica.)
According to an inscription placed on the facade of the
present building, Pope Clement XII in the eighteenth
century declared that St. John Lateran is “the mother
and head of all the churches of Rome and the world.”
It was the site of five Ecumenical Councils. Pope Innocent X commissioned the present structure in 1646, so
it was already 130 years old when our country was
formed in Philadelphia.
Beneath the high altar of this church rests the remains
of a small wooden table on which, according to tradition, St. Peter himself celebrated Mass. The church
honors St. John the Baptist.
The real joy for us this day is captured in St. Paul’s Letter. He tells us that we are the real temple of God. No
building, no matter how historic or splendid in decor
can match that of a soul in love with God. No edifice of
material construction is as important to God as the
relationship we build with Him each day of our life.
So, while we remain proud of all the historical markers
a great basilica such as St. John Lateran gives us, there
is really only one mark that counts. It is His signature
on our souls.
Source: jppc.net/2014/10/03/november-9-2014-dedication-of-thelateran-basilica/
Pro Life Committee - Birthright Donations
We are still collecting each month baby items for Birthright. Birthright is an organization that helps women who choose to keep their babies. You can
place items in the Birthright basket in the church
foyer. Thank you for your past donations.
First Reading: Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12
This section describes a vision of the prophet in which
life-giving water flows down from the Temple mount,
a dramatic symbol of the life-giving power that
“flows” from God, who dwells in the sanctuary there.
Second Reading: I Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17
St. Paul compliments his Corinthian converts by
likening them to a holy temple, built on the solid foundation of Christ alone. But he also warns them that no
other can dare replace Christ.
Gospel: John 2:13-22
Here we come to the second of John’s seven “signs”
pointing to the reality of Jesus, coming right after the
Cana miracle story. John’s version of the event differs
from that in the other three Gospels. After driving
away the money-changers and the animal sellers, Jesus
predicts the fate of another “temple.”
Religious Education
Director: Aileen Mary O’Brien 609-448-0141 x21
[email protected]
Religious Ed. Admin. Assistant/
Liaison Latino Community: Ximena Bustamante
609-448-0141x29 [email protected]
Office hours: 9-3 PM Monday – Friday
We are closed Sat. and Sun.
Director’s Corner:
“Even now I know it: yes, all my hopes will be fulfilled…yes…the Lord will work wonders for me which
will surpass infinitely my immeasurable desires.”
St. Therese of Lisieux
John 2:13-22 The cleansing of the Temple is one of the
few events covered in all four Gospels. John’s Gospel
covers it in the most detailed way. Jesus, in this scene,
exhibits righteous anger aimed at the money changers
and the pigeon sellers.
When Jesus is asked for a sign he references destroying
the temple and raising it up in three days. The disciples
will remember these words after Jesus rises from the
dead. It will help to solidify in their minds the things
Our Lord told them.
Religious Education News: The Religious Education program has a great need for junior high catechists and
junior high substitute catechists. We are also in need of
bi-lingual office help on Mondays and Wednesdays
from 4:30-7 PM. Maybe God is calling you to this ministry. Advent is coming up. Maybe this is the Advent
service that God might be calling you to do. Thank You
for considering it. Please call ext. 21, if you are interested.
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Collection for the Thanksgiving Food drive will
take place at all Masses this weekend. Suggested donation items: Gift cards & monetary donations, turkey, stuffing, vegetables, gravy,
cranberry sauce, canned soup/broth, rice,
pinto beans, canned pineapple and pumpkin, dry fruit
and nuts.
All donations will go to the RISE Thanksgiving Food
Drive which provided meals for 366 families last year.
BINGO
Hightstown High School Cafeteria
Nov. 15 Doors open—6pm Bingo begins 7pm
All proceeds to benefit
the HHS After Prom Event 2015
$25 Admission includes 4 cards/15 games, light
snacks & beverage
Big Prizes - 50/50 Raffle
Baby Names
If you need ideas for baby names, we
have a Catholic Baby Name Book with
over 10,000 names! Stop by the Church
office to see the book.
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Social Justice Corner - November 9, 2014
He made a whip out of cords and drove them all out of
the temple area, with the sheep and oxen...John 2:15
Why have we human beings, since ancient times, chosen to see our Creator as an angry God who requires
blood sacrifice? What an injustice to a loving God!
Does thinking of God as willing to spill blood make it
easier for us to spill blood?
In John's Gospel, Jesus enters the temple area which
had become a marketplace to support the economy
based on slaughtering and sacrificing animals. Jesus
drives out those selling the animals; he drives out, or
frees, the sheep, oxen and doves as he overturns the
tables ot those who were exchanging Roman coins for
Hebrew currency.
“Ron Rollheiser says, 'By the time of Jesus, the Temple
had become a giant butchery with priests killing animals non-stop. When Jesus drove out the moneychangers, it was estimated that 90 percent of commerce was linked to animal sacrifices.'
“Franciscan Richard Rohr suggests: ' For so many centuries people have been spilling blood to get to God.
But in the crucifixion it is reversed – God spills his own
blood to reach out to us. This is to take away our old
fear, that by spilling blood we try to appease an angry
God. There is no such thing as an angry God – only an
unconditionally loving God.' “
Both quotes are taken from the Jesuit Website Sacred
Space www.sacredspace
Lenore Isleib
Social Justice Committee
[email protected]
St. Anthony Website
Don’t forget to visit our website for current
news and events!
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Here’s to Your Health with Sheila Conway
(Consult your Physician before making any changes to your
exercise or diet regimen.)
Trendy Foods With Serious Health Benefits
Food, like fashion, has its trends. Here’s what
you need to know about the most recent
batch of trendy foods.
Agave This sugar substitute is made from
cacti, and is thought to be a healthy alternative to granulated sugar in baking. Agave’s main benefit
is that it scores low on the glycemic index of between 15
and 30 compared with table sugar’s 65. This means that
consumption won’t result in dangerous spikes in blood
sugar that table sugar so often causes, making it a possible safe alternative for diabetics.
Nondairy Milk For the lactose-intolerant and those
wanting to avoid all animal foods, rice milk, almond
milk, and soy milk are becoming increasingly popular
food trends for good nutrition. For those sensitive to
dairy products, almond milk and rice milk are recommended.
Almond Butter is another almond-based food trend that
has some advantages over conventional peanut butter as
it contains more protein and less sugar than the peanut.
Quinoa Nutrient-rich whole grains and their high levels of digestion-friendly fiber are an essential component
of any balanced diet. Quinoa is prized for its versatility
and high protein content, and has fast become a restaurant and supermarket staple.
Chia Seeds and Teff are two other whole-grain foods
that are recommended. Chia can be added to smoothies
for added protein and easier bowel movements. The
Ethiopian grain teff is a good flour product for those
who have digestive issues and cannot tolerate gluten.
Coconut Oil was once thought to be a fat to avoid, but
recent research has found that its negative effects may
have been overstated. Because of coconut’s unique form
of saturated fat, it has been shown to raise metabolism
and slow digestion, promoting fullness and decreasing
feelings of hunger. it an ideal supplement for athletes.
Source: everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/trendy-foods-with-serious-healthbenefits.aspx
Graduates of St. Anthony High School
Come celebrate our reunion with all 4
years: 73,74,75 and 76. It will be a great
night, dinner, dancing with DJ John Rossi and catching up with old friends!!
Cost is $75.00 per person including a sit
down dinner and open bar at Stone Terrace by John
Henry’s. Friday November 28 from 7-11 pm
Please visit our website www.sahshamiltonnj.com and
sign up. For more information contact Nancy Hurley
Rhodes at 609-585-9794 or [email protected].
Collections:
11/2/2014
11/9/2014
11/16/2014
11/23/2014
11/27/2014
Collection Schedule
First
Weekly
Weekly
Weekly
Weekly
Thanksgiving
Second
Capital Campaign
Monthly Offering
Catholic Schools
Human Development
Social Concerns
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Building Fund/Capital Campaign Fund
A big THANK YOU to all those who continue to support our
monthly Building/Capital Campaign Fund by making their
generous donations. We continue to pay our monthly mortgage payments of $8,446.86 and now have only 11 more
payments to make totaling $92,915.46 and will be paid off
in August of 2015. Along with these important loan payments we continue to provide the proper maintenance and
repairs required to keep our buildings and grounds in pristine condition, all the while paying very close attention to
costs. We are proud to say that our maintenance costs have
been reduced substantially this year over the previous several.
Over and above the day to day maintenance and repairs
there still are plans for several projects that will require
substantial investments. As noted previously, the parking lot
and concrete walks are a concern and will need to be addressed, along with our sound and computer system and
backup power.
Once the mortgage is paid off it will free up funds that will
enable us to make these necessary improvements, which is
why your continued support of the Building/Capital Campaign Fund is so important. In the meantime we will continue our current maintenance program to keep the building and grounds safe and in the best condition.
The Mass Offering Total for November 2: $15,682.19. Your
donations are important; they help Saint Anthony of Padua
continue the good work in the parish and the community.
Please remember the Parish in your Wills and in your Estate
Planning.
Catholic Annual Appeal
Each year the Bishop seeks the support of all diocese members to further the work of our ministries. We all have a
vital part in what we do in Christ’s name; we can all share
in what we do with a gift to the Catholic Annual Appeal. When we make a gift to the appeal, we follow the
command that we are One Family, Our Family in Christ
with every fiber of our lives. This year St. Anthony of Padua’s share of the goal is $63,000; pledged to date::
$64,590.00 paid to date:: $57,490.50. I am always grateful
and moved by the level of support you give to our parish;
thank you! May God continue to bless you and your family.
***The Annual Catholic Appeal in Action***
Why is the Annual Catholic Appeal Important?
Catholic Charities
Here’s a reason to be joy-filled this holiday season: With
friends like you standing alongside us, Catholic Charities,
Diocese of Trenton has been reaching out to some of our
most vulnerable neighbors in central New Jersey all year
long!
Yet during this holiday season, many more neighbors are
running out of hope — fearful that life will never get better. They need Catholic Charities, and we need your gift
today!
They are struggling every day to make ends meet. Some
have been laid off from their jobs. Others are victims of
domestic violence. Some struggle with mental illness or
substance abuse. And some are even without a home or any
shelter from the winter winds. With your support, we can
offer them help today!
MINISTRIES
Antonian Seniors: St. Anthony of Padua Parishioners 50 years
and older are welcome to join our Senior Club. Please call Angie Cruz 609–448–2511, or come to a meeting.
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Bereavement Ministry. We meet and talk to people in our parish who have experienced losses; we help you find peace of
mind and soul. Please contact the parish office 609-448-0141
x25 or Deacon Mike Scannella 609-448-0141, x28. Let God
begin his work with and in you.
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Helping Hands provides support for individuals with special
needs: a ride to services, helping with light chores, picking up
prescriptions, an occasional ride to a doctor, or perhaps enjoying
the company of a weekly visit. Contact: Judy Abramovitz 609
443-3573
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King’s Kids is a Children's Liturgy of the Word program held
monthly at the 9 and 10:30 Masses. For information, contact
Joanne and John Tyne. [email protected]
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Knights of Columbus Hightstown We welcome any interested
men of the parish. To learn more please call Rob Walsh 609
509-1718. We are looking to provide more support to the parish .
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Music Ministries - Get involved and share your love of music!
See Quentin Marty after Mass or 609-448-3944; Contemporary Choir Cathy Doyle 609-448-6120,and Spanish Choir:
Nelson Rivera at 609-443-9683
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Prayer Shawl Ministry - Prayer shawls are available at no
charge to ill parishioners, their families or friends. To request a
prayer shawl call Rosemarie Farkas 448-6971 or Rosalie Danek
448-8431. We accept monetary donations. Volunteers are very
much needed! Lessons are available.
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Pro Life Ministry. - The group meets on the 4th Thursday of
each month. For more information, please call Tony Humphreys 609-448-8229. Pregnant? - Need Help? Birthright is
here to help - 49 East Main Street, Freehold NJ 07728; 732462-2888.
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RCIA Ministry - If you are 16 years and over and would like to
become a Catholic, or if you have been baptized but have not
received the sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Confirmation,
please call: Rosemarie Constable 609-448-0974, Steve Pavone
732-446-7661, or Deacon Tom Garvey 609-443-5699.
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Social Concerns – Clothing at Green House The Green House
will receive and distribute gently used, washed and folded
clothing from 9:00am to 11:00am, and Saturdays from 9:00am
to 11:00am are the ONLY days and times we can receive clothing. As always, thank you for your donations and cooperation.
Barbara McGeachen 609-448-8399
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Social Justice Committee - Our committee's mission is to work
to support the rights of the most vulnerable in our society. All
are welcome. For information call Leigh or Lenore Isleib 609448-6470.
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Spiritual Direction- If you are looking for a deeper relationship
with God, or perhaps ‘just want to pray better’ perhaps spiritual direction would help. For more info or to give it a try, contact
Mary Naylor 609-426-6144 or Sandra Lopez 609 506 1010
by appointment.
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Father Michael Brizio IMC will be helping us on the last Thursday of each month for confession or counsel in the Church
from 7pm to 8:30pm.
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GED / ESL – Victor Fernandez 609-468-0304
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For a complete listing of ministries and groups, please visit our
website stanthony-hightstown.net/ministries or call the church
office.
If small children need to visit the restroom or water fountain
during mass, they must be accompanied by an adult. Thank
you for your cooperation!
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Youth Ministry News
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS CHOIR
HEY KIDS! COME JOIN THE CHOIR!
The Choir is now practicing for the
Christmas Eve 4:30 PM Mass. Boys and
Girls AGE 8 AND OLDER are invited to
sing. Rehearsals are on Wednesday
evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 PM in the
church. It’s not too late to join. Come
sign up at the rehearsal. Parents are
invited to attend. For more information contact:
Quentin Marty 609-448-3944.
Life Teen and Edge will not be Meeting
Nov. 9th 2014
Theology on Tap
Sacraments/Liturgy: Documents of the Church –
Looking at the Documents of the Church: How They
Have Formed the Way We Worship
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Place: Chancery/Pastoral Center, 701 Lawrenceville Road,
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Cost: $10 (bring a lunch)
For Information: Call 609-403-7205 or
[email protected]
Kristallnacht—The Beginning of The Holocaust
Here’s a remembrance to keep in mind: the night of Nov. 9-10
is the anniversary of Kristallnacht — Crystal Night, so named
because of the shards of glittering
broken glass from Jewish shop windows that littered the streets of German and Austrian cities and towns
after Naziled mobs
went on an
organized
rampage against Jews in 1938.
A passer-by looks at the wreckage of a
Jewish shop in Berlin on Nov. 10,
1938, after the Kristallnacht rampage.
ATTENTION
High School Students in the Diocese of Trenton
Here’s your chance to Win an Apple Laptop!
“Loving Life Logo Contest 2015”
Contact 609-403-7192 or [email protected]
For details visit dioceseoftrenton.org/respectlifeministry
Save the Date
KUJENGA 2015: SAT-JAN 10, 2015
For more info contact Rudy Gomez:
609.406.7740
[email protected]
DYC 2015: SUNDAY – MARCH 22, 2015
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DEDICACION DE LA BASILICA DE LETRAN (Juan 2:13-22)
Para comprender este evangelio necesitamos tomar en cuenta tres elementos: El primero apunta a la intensión del evangelista Juan que, a diferencia de los otros evangelios que colocan este evento en la última semana de la vida de Jesús,
aquí se ve con un suceso mucho más temprano. La purificación que Jesús hace del templo es entendida como un símbolo de su propia muerte y resurrección. No queriendo decir
que la muerte de Jesús sea de purificación sino exponiendo
su vida, su comportamiento y hasta las últimas consecuencias (muerte y resurrección) como verdadero “lugar” de
alabanza a Día. Este acto simbólico de Jesús es un poder
inigualable. En primer lugar porque asume, critica y supera
toda la gran tradición del pueblo de Israel en relación a la
presencia de Dios.
El templo, como lugar físico es un espacio para vivir y celebrar lo sagrado de la vida del pueblo y de la obra de Dios. La
crítica de los profetas a los abusos del culto y de las reglas y
obligaciones de la religión judía y el templo encuentra en
esta acción de Jesús su máxima expresión, su mejor ejemplo.
En segundo lugar conviene notar que San Juan nos está mostrando también la manera como los discípulos y primeros
cristianos llegaron a comprender el lugar de Jesús frente a
las tradiciones de la fe judía. Sin olvidar que dichas tradiciones seguían vivas y actuantes en la conciencia y costumbre
de muchos de los cristianos convertidos.
En tercer lugar, conviene que entretejamos estos hilos del
evangelio para iluminar nuestra realidad de fe, la fiesta litúrgica que celebramos y nuestras actitudes personales.
La obra de Jesús y el amor de Dios tiene un lugar en el espacio físico del templo, pero nunca el templo podrá atrapar,
por así decirlo, a Dios, a la vida y a la fe. Mas, aun si atendemos a lo que sabemos a Jesús desde el punto de vista histórico y el testimonio de los mismos evangelios, el mismo, siendo
judío participo de las tradiciones religiosas y, en concreto, en
el templo. En este sentido ni los profetas ni Jesús fueron contra el templo, sino contra los usos y los abusos de este espacio
sagrado y lo sagrado del pueblo y la religión misma.
La lectura de este evangelio y sus líneas de sentido y mensaje
no se presentan de fácil, pero si posible, aplicación para la
fiesta que celebramos. La Basílica de San Juan de Letrán como primera y más antigua basílica (siglo IV) es considerada
la madre de todas las iglesias y basílicas de toda la iglesia
católica. Es también, junto con la basílica de San Pedro, la
sede el Obispo en Roma, el papa. Este regalo del emperador
Constantino marco el inicio de la cristiandad en la Iglesia.
Una mentalidad que aun late en muchos rincones de nuestra
iglesia. Hablando con sinceridad, el evangelio y Jesús como
tienen mucho que decir a los usos y abusos de los santuarios
en el mundo católico.
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EL GRUPO DE ORACION INVITA A LA COMUNIDAD AL
TALLER BIBLICO “RESCATANDO FAMILIAS” el taller se llevara a cabo todos los sábados de 6:30 pm a 9:00pm. Para
más información comunicarse con Patricia Sanabria
609.529.6638.
PARA LAS PERSONAS INTERESADAS, en rentar el gimnasio
para cualquier evento como bodas, bautizos, quincenos, primeras comuniones, etc. Ponerse en contacto con Sheila Conway al 609 448 0141 ext. 25
Durante la misa, los niños pequeños deberán estar acompañados por un adulto cuando vayan al baño, o a la fuente
de agua. Gracias por su cooperación.
FORMACION SOBRE LIDERAZGO: La Diócesis de Trenton, invita a líderes de grupos y ministerios parroquiales al taller de
“Formación sobre Liderazgo” el 22 de
Noviembre, 2014
De 9:00 AM – 3:00PM
En el Gimnasio de la iglesia San Pablo
214 Nassau St. Princeton, NJ 08540
Predicadores: Andrés y Kathia Arango de la Diócesis de Camden.Se requiere registración previa, antes del
7 de noviembre. El cupo es limitado.
Para más información y registración
Por favor comuníquese con Sandra López al 609-403-7138
[email protected]
ACCION DE GRACIAS: Para recibir una canasta para el día de
Acción de Gracias, por favor acercarse a la oficina de RISE 116
North Main St. (2do piso) o comunicarse al 609.443.4464. Para
registrarse.
Si alguien está interesado en que la canasta sea entregada en su
casa por favor llamar y dejar su información para hacer los
arreglos necesarios.
Si usted está interesado en ayudar en la entrega de las canastas
comunicarse con RISE.
Para más información puede comunicarse con Ximena
609.448.0141 ext. 29 or Jamie Cristell 732.995.8656
CONFESIONES Y CONSEJERIA: El padre Michael Brizzio, estará
ofreciendo los servicios de confesión y dirección espiritual a
parejas el último jueves de cada mes de 7 pm a 8:30 pm en la
Iglesia. Por favor trate de tomar ventaja de esta oportunidad. El
padre habla español.
ADORACION AL SANTISIMO SACRAMENTO: El primer viernes
de 9:30 am a 7:00 pm en la capilla de la Iglesia.
MISA EN ESPANOL TODOS LOS LUNES. A las 7:30 pm, es precedida por el padre Toni, invite a sus amigos a los familiares que
asistan a la Eucaristía.
PROBLEMAS CON ALCOHOL: Si tiene problemas con el alcohol
y necesita ayuda, por favor comunicarse con el Sr. Alberto Billini al 908 670 3630.
Pastor: Rev. Patrick J. McDonnell: 609 448 0141 ext 18
Sacerdote de la misa los lunes: Fr. Toni Ramos
Enlace entre la comunidad Latina y el Pastor: Ximena
Bustamante 609 448 0141 ext. 29
Confesiones al mediodía los domingos: Fr. Pat
Bautizos e Intensiones: Judith Cortez 609 336 7249.
Matrimonios: Padre Miguel Valle 609 924 1743 ext. 119
[email protected]
Ensayos para Matrimonios Carlos Gavilanes 609 558 1079
Grupo Juvenil: Liz Guzhnay 609 448 0141 ext. 12
Quinceanos: Dinora García 609 802 9783
Grupo de Oración: Patricia Sanabria 609 529 6638
Grupo Mariano: Milton Pinos 908 770 0893
RICA (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos) Carmen
Franco 609 655 2878 José Luis Varela 609 977 6558
Servidores del Altar: Jesús Abalos 609 448 7651
Ministerio de Música: Nelson Rivera 609 443 9683
Departamento de Matrimonio y Vida Familiar: Freddy y
Gloria Enríquez 609 937 8026
Servicios sociales para la comunidad Latina: David Abalos
609 371 2435
GED / ESL – Victor Fernandez 609 468 0304
Dirección Espiritual para mujeres una vez al mes: Sandra
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