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“Update and reinforce your FAITH”
Diocese of
Palm Beach
Program Information...
The School of Christian Formation seeks
to make its programs accessible to adult
Catholics in the diocese who are interested
in learning more about their faith tradition.
Regarding class times and locations, as
well as the payment of fees, one of our
primary goals is to meet the needs and
limitations of participants.
While the fee for each course is $10.00,
plus the price of the textbook, lay men and
women who wish to participate in the
program and are active in parish ministry
may wish to seek financial support from
their parish. No one will be excluded for
their inability to pay. Please contact us if
you have a problem paying the full cost.
In order to provide optimal teaching and
learning experiences, each class will usu-
ally be limited to twenty-five students.
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The Diocesan School of Christian Formation Provide:
Adult Religious Education and Faith Formation.
Upper-level Catechist Certification.
Enhanced preparation for ministry.
Deeper knowledge of the Faith we receive at Baptism.
For More Information If you wish to discuss some aspect of the
program, request a class or if you are
qualified and interested in becoming
an instructor please contact:
Deacon Jaime Zapata, Director
Diocesan School of Christian Formation
9995 N. Military Trail, P.O. Box 109650
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Tel: 561-775-9544
Fax: 561-775-9556
August - May
2013-2014
Class Schedule
Graduation Retreat
Mary Immaculate 500 Spencer Dr., WPB, FL 33409
Saturday, April 26th, 2014
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Graduation Class of 2014
St. Ignatius Loyola Cathedral
9999 N. Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Wednesday, May 14th, 2014
7:00 PM
Diocesan School of
Christian
Formation
SOUTHERN DEANERY
ASCENSION, BOCA RATON
Wednesdays, 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Social Doctrine: Aug. 21, 28
Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25
Spirituality: Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30
Nov. 6, 13
Mint. Leadership: Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29
Feb. 5, 12
Intdc. To the Bible: Feb. 26;
March 5, 12, 19, 26
April 2
NORTHERN DEANERY
ST. HELEN, VERO BEACH Mondays, 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Old Testament: Aug. 19, 26
Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30
New. Testament: Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28;
Nov. 4, 11
Christology: Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27;
Feb. 3, 10
Ecclesiology: Feb. 24
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
ST. LUCIE, PORT ST. LUCIE Thursdays, 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Social Doctrine: Aug. 22, 29
Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26
Spirituality: Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31
Nov. 7, 14
Mint. Leadership: Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30;
Feb. 6, 13
Intc. To the Bible: Feb. 27; March 6, 13,20, 27
April 3
CATHEDRAL DEANERY
ST. PETER, JUPITER Tuesdays, 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Old Testament: Aug. 20, 27
Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24
New Testament: Oct. 8,15, 22, 29
Nov.13, 20
Christology: Jan. 7, 14 21, 28;
Feb.4,11
Ecclesiology: Feb. 25; March. 4, 11, 18, 25
April 8
CENTRAL DEANERY
HOLY SPIRIT, LANTANA Tuesday 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Liturgy: Aug. 20, 27
Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24
Sacraments: Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29
Nov. 5, 12
Morality: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28
Feb. 4, 11
Doc. Social: Feb. 25; March 4, 11, 18, 25
April 8
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Programa de Clases
Agosto - Mayo 2013-2014
Para más información comuniquese con:
Diacono Jaime Zapata, Director
Beatriz Urrea, Asistente Administrativa
Oficina Pastoral Hispana
9995 N. Military Trail, P.O. Box 109650
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Tele: 561-775-9544
Fax: 561-775-9556
RETIRO DE GRADUACIÓN
Mary Immaculate 500 Spencer Dr, WPB, FL 33409
Sábado 26 de Abril, 2014
de 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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GRADUACIÓN
Catedral San Ignacio de
Loyola
9999 N. Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Miércoles 14 de Mayo, 2014
7:00 PM
Diócesis de
Palm Beach
DECANATO NORTE
CENTRO PASTORAL ST. JUAN DIEGO
FT. PIERCE
Martes, 7:30 PM — 9:30 PM
Hist. Iglesia: Agosto. 20, 27; Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 Vaticano II: Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29; Nov. 5, 12
Liturgía: Enero 7, 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11
Sacramentos: Feb.25; Marzo 4, 11, 18, 25
Abril 8
ST. HELEN, VERO BEACH
Jueves, 7:30 PM — 9:30 PM
Hist. Iglesia: Agosto 22, 29; Sept. 5, 12,19, 26
Vaticano II: Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31; Nov. 7, 14
Liturgia : Enero 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13
Sacramentos: Feb. 27; Marzo 6, 13, 20, 27;
Abril 3
ST LUCIE, PORT ST. LUCIE
Sábados, 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Ant. Testamento: Ag. 24, 31; Sept. 7, 14
Nv. Testamento: Oct. 12, 19, 26; Nov. 2
Cristologia: Enero 11, 18, 25; Feb. 9
Eclesiologia: Marzo 1, 8, 15, 22
DECANATO CATEDRAL
HOLY CROSS, INDIANTOWN
Jueves, 7:30 PM— 9:30 PM
Doc. Social: Agosto 22, 29; Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26
Espirirtualidad:Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31; Nov. 17, 14
Pastoral Ministry:Enero 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13
ST. IGNATIUS - PBG
Salón G
Martes, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Doct. Social: Agosto 20, 27; Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24
Espiritualidad: Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29; Nov. 5, 12
Introdc. Biblia: Enero 7, 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11
Evang. & Lideraz: Feb. 25; Marzo 4, 11, 18, 25
Abril 8
ST. JOHN FISHER, WPB
Martes, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Doct. Social: Agosto 20, 27; Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24
Espiritualidad: Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29; Nov. 5, 12
Evang. & Liderz: Enero 7, 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11
Intodc. Biblia: Feb. 25; Marzo 4, 11, 18, 25
Abril 8
DECANATO CENTRO
HOLY NAME, WPB
Lunes, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Ant. Testam: Agosto 19, 26; Sep. 9, 16, 23, 30
Nuev. Testam: Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4, 11
Cristología: Enero 6, 13, 20, 27; Feb. 3, 10
Ecleiología: Feb. 24; Marzo 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
ST. LUKE, PALM SPRINGS
Miércoles, 7:30 PM-9:30 PM
Doct. Social: Agosto 21, 28; Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25
Espiritualidad: Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6, 13
Evang. & Lideraz: Enero 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12
Introduc Biblia.Feb. 26 ; Marzo 5, 12, 19, 26; Abr. 2
ST. JULIANA, WPB
Miércoles, 7:30 PM—9:30 PM
Moral Crist: Agosto 21, 28; Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25
Doct. Social: Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6, 13
Espiritualidad: Enero 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12
Evang.&Lideraz: Feb.26;Marzo 5,12,19,26;Abr. 2
DECANATO SUR
REINA DE LA PAZ, DELRAY BEACH
Jueves, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Doc. Social: Agosto 22, 29; Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26
Espirirtualidad: Oct. 3, 24, 31; Nov. 14, 21
Pastoral Ministry:Enero 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13
Introduc. Biblia: Feb. 27; Marzo 6, 13, 20, 27
Abril 3
ST. JUDE - BOCA RATON
Lunes, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Hist. Iglesia: Agosto. 19, 26; Sept.9, 16, 23, 30 Vaticano II: Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4, 11
Liturgía: Enero 6, 13, 20, 27; Feb. 3, 10
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To: All Pastors Parish Leaders, Ministry of the Word From: Rev. Brian G. King, Director, Office of Liturgy Jeanne F. Clark, Liturgy Office Coordinator
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Saturday, December 14, 2013 St. Paul of the Cross Church, North Palm Bch
Last day for registration: Tuesday, December 10th 10970 Jack Nicklaus Dr, No Palm Bch 33408 (561) 626-1873
Saturday, January 11, 2014 St Lucie Church, Port St Lucie
Last day for registration: Tuesday, January 7th 425 SW Irving St, Port St Lucie 34983 (772) 878-1215
Saturday, January 25, 2014 St. Rita Church, Wellington
Last day for registration: Tuesday, January 21st 13645 Paddock Drive Wellington, FL 33414 (561) 793-8544
These workshops will assist you in the training of both new and experienced Ministers of the Word. The workshop presents the theology of the ministry, demonstrates appropriate methods of delivery, answers practical questions, provides a step-‐by-‐step approach to preparing for proclamation of the Word, and reviews principles of good liturgy.
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The registration fee for all workshops is $11.00 per person, which includes books and materials. Parishes will be billed after the workshop for the actual number of attendees from the parish.
PARISHES: Parishioners should be sent to this session by their Pastors or ministry coordinators, so they should not contact the Office of Liturgy with individual reservations. Instead, please designate a ministry coordinator to keep track of reservations, and email the Liturgy Office with the expected number of participants from your parish no later than five days before the workshop day.
Jeanne Clark Office of Liturgy Coordinator
ALL SESSIONS 9:15 – 11:45am Doors open at 8:45am for registration.
WORKSHOPS FOR MINISTERS OF THE WORD (LECTORS)
**Presented simultaneously in ENGLISH and in SPANISH**
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Saturday, December 7, 2013 Holy Family Church, Port St Lucie Last day for registration: Tuesday, December 3rd 2330 SE Mariposa Ave, Port St. Lucie 34952 (772) 335-2385
Saturday, January 11, 2014 **English class only** St. Helen Church, Vero Beach Last day for registration: Tuesday, January 7th 2085 Tallahassee Ave, Vero Bch 32960 (772) 567-5129
Saturday, January 18, 2014 Cathedral of St Ignatius Loyola, Palm Bch Gdns Last day for registration: Tuesday, January 14th 9999 N Military Tr, Palm Bch Gdns, FL 33410 (561) 622-2565
Saturday, March 8, 2014 Ascension Church, Boca Raton Last day for registration: Tuesday, March 4th 7250 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton 33487 (561) 997-5486
Saturday, March 15, 2014 Sacred Heart Church, Okeechobee Last day for registration: Tuesday, March 11th 901 SW 6th St, Okeechobee, 34974 (863) 763-3727
Saturday, March 22, 2014 St Lucie Church, Port St Lucie Last day for registration: Tuesday, March 18th 425 SW Irving St, Port St Lucie 34983 (772) 878-1215
These workshops will assist you in the training of both new and experienced Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Topics include: background theology, spiritual preparation, principles of good liturgy, ministry to the sick, and procedures for Extraordinary Ministers. New ministers will get hands-‐on practice with unconsecrated altar breads and wine. *************************************************************************************************************************** The registration fee for all workshops is $11.00 per person, which includes books and materials. Parishes will be billed after the workshop for the actual number of attendees from the parish.
PARISHES: Parishioners should be sent to this session by their Pastors or ministry coordinators, so they should not contact the Office of Liturgy with individual reservations. Instead, please designate a ministry coordinator to keep track of reservations, and email the Liturgy Office with the expected number of participants from your parish no later than five days before the workshop day.
Jeanne Clark Office of Liturgy Coordinator
ALL SESSIONS
9:15 – 11:45am
Doors open at 8:45am
for registration.
Connection
SAVE THE DATES
January 4, 2014 National Migration Week Celebration Location: St. Ignatius Cathedral
Details: Join Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito at the 4:30 Mass. A reception will follow in the parish hall. Contact: 561-360-3327
January 30, 2014 Catholic Charities Caritas Dei Bishop’s Gala
Location: The Breakers Palm Beach Tickets: $450 per person Details: Cocktails and Silent Auction; Dinner and Dancing. Kim and Ray Celedinas are 2014 Chairpersons and Cathie and Andres Fanjul are 2014 Co-Chairpersons. Marietta and Dale McNulty are the 2014 Honorary Chairpersons. Contact: 561-630-2695
March 24, 2014 Samaritan Center Annual Dinner
Location: Quail Valley River Club Tickets: $150 per person Details: The Samaritan Center is proud to honor Anna Nichols at the 21st Annual Dinner “Home is Where the Heart Is”. Seating is limited so please RSVP by March 14th, 2014. Contact: 772-770-3039
SUPPORT GROUP for FAMILIES of PEOPLE IN PRISON
Catholic Charities’ Prison Ministry has initiated a Support Group for adult family members of persons who are incarcerated in state and federal prisons and county jails. All communications are kept in confidence.
WHEN: 10:00 A.M. on the second Saturday of each month WHERE: Saint John of the Cross Parish Hall, Vero Beach, FL CONTACT: Prison Ministry office for details: 561-360-3326
“Contributions benefit Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach, Inc., a 501(c)3 not for profit tax exempt organization. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach, Inc., CH3109, MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL FREE 1-800-435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.”
Save the Date!
Annual Anniversary Masses
Bishop Gerald Barbarito will celebrate the 30th Annual Anniversary Masses for Married Couples who will be celebrating 25, 40, 50 or more years of marriage during the year 2014.
Sponsored by the Office of Marriage and Family Life. For information: 561-775-9557 or [email protected]
Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. OR Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. St. Bernadette Church
St. Mark Church 350 NW California Boulevard 643 St. Mark Place St. Lucie West, FL 34986 Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Cake, coffee & punch reception following Mass Watch your Bulletin for details on how to register with your parish for one of these special celebrations.
Save the Date! Annual Anniversary Masses
Bishop Gerald Barbarito will celebrate the 30th Annual Anniversary Masses for Married Couples who will be celebrating 25, 40, 50 or more years of marriage during the year 2014.
Sponsored by the Office of Marriage and Family Life. For information: 561-775-9557 or [email protected]
Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. OR Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. St. Bernadette Church
St. Mark Church 350 NW California Boulevard 643 St. Mark Place St. Lucie West, FL 34986 Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Cake, coffee & punch reception following Mass
Watch your Bulletin for details on how to register with your parish for one of these special celebrations.
Save the Date!
Annual Anniversary Masses
Bishop Gerald Barbarito will celebrate the 30th Annual Anniversary Masses for Married Couples who will be celebrating 25, 40, 50 or more years of marriage during the year 2014.
Sponsored by the Office of Marriage and Family Life. For information: call 561-775-9557 or [email protected]
Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 10:30 a.m.
OR Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 10:30 a.m.
St. Bernadette Church
St. Mark Church 350 NW California Bvd. 643 St. Mark Place St. Lucie West, FL 34986 Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Cake, coffee & punch reception following Mass Watch your Bulletin for details on how to register with your parish for one of these special celebrations.
Save the Date! Annual Anniversary Mass in February
Bishop Gerald Barbarito will celebrate the 30th Annual Anniversary Masses for Married Couples who will be
celebrating 25, 40, 50 or more years of marriage during the year 2014.
Sponsored by the Office of Marriage and Family Life. For information: call 561-775-9557 or
Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 10:30 a.m.
St. Bernadette Church 350 NW California Blvd. St. Lucie West, FL 34986
Cake, coffee and punch reception following Mass
Watch your Bulletin for details on how to register with your parish for this special celebration.
Save the Date! Annual Anniversary Mass in February
Bishop Gerald Barbarito will celebrate the 30th Annual Anniversary Masses for Married Couples who will be
celebrating 25, 40, 50 or more years of marriage during the year 2014.
Sponsored by the Office of Marriage and Family Life. For information: call 561-775-9557 or
Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 10:30 a.m.
St. Mark Church 643 St. Mark Place
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Cake, coffee and punch reception following Mass
Watch your Bulletin for details on how to register with your parish for this special celebration.
2014 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Events Diocese of Palm Beach
Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations
Sunday, January 12th
St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Vero Beach (Host) 4:00 PM “Unity Prayer Service” Saturday, January 18th
St. Ann Catholic Church in West Palm Beach (Host) 11:00 AM, St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church in West Palm Beach, St. John Fisher Catholic Church in West Palm Beach, Christ Evangelical Baptist Church in West Palm Beach, Christ Fellowship Church in Palm Beach Gardens “Unity Prayer Service”
Tropical Sands Christian Church in Palm Beach Gardens (Host) 1:00PM, Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Juno Beach, Over View United Methodist Church in Juno Beach, Nativity Lutheran Church in Palm Beach Gardens, St. George’s Episcopal Church in Riviera Beach, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Palm Beach Gardens, More Than Conquerors Life Center in West Palm Beach and St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church in North Palm Beach “A Celebration of Christian Unity in Music and Ministry” Tuesday, January 21st
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Boca Raton (Host) 7:00 PM, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Boca Raton, The Hammock Street Church in Boca Raton “Unity Prayer Service”
First United Methodist Church of Jupiter & Tequesta (Host) 7:00 PM, The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Tequesta, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of Jupiter, St. Peter Catholic Church in Jupiter and First Presbyterian Church of Tequesta
“Christian Unity Service”
Pre-registration is required.For more information, contact:
Betty McKinley, 772-342-0847 or [email protected] Don Kazimir, 561-360-3330 or [email protected]
Join fellow Catholics from around the state as they gather in Tallahassee to participate in Catholic Days at the Capitol. Participants attend a legislative briefing on issues prior to scheduled meetings with their elected officials. A luncheon on day two is attended by the bishops of Florida, legislators and Catholic Days participants. The day ends with the Votive Mass of the Holy Spirit (Red Mass) celebrated by the bishops of Florida for the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government. The third day is for travel.
March 25-27, 2014
Become an informed Catholic! Register for the FCC Advocacy Network on our website: www.flaccb.org
The Capitol400 S. Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399
Briefing 3/25 & Luncheon 3/26Leon County Civic Center505 W. Pensacola St.Tallahassee, FL 32301
Red Mass 3/26 at 6:00pmCo-Cathedral of St. Thomas More900 W. Tennessee StreetTallahassee, FL 32304
Save the Date!!!
“The Healing Power of Prayer ”
5th Annual Catholic Women of Faith, Women of Action Conference
Saturday, March 1, 2014
9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.* *Registration/check-in & Continental Breakfast 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola
Palm Beach Gardens
All women of faith and of all ages throughout the Diocese of Palm Beach are invited to attend this conference. There will be many opportunities to grow in your prayer life, faith and service. This conference is hosted by the Palm Beach Diocesan Council of Catholic Women. This inspiring day of worship includes:
Motivational Guest Speaker: Father Richard Champigny, O. Carm., and Parochial Vicar at St. Jude Catholic Church in Boca Raton
Spirit-filled music: by St. Jude's H.O.P.E. (He Opened Paradise for Everyone) Music Ministry
Mass Celebrant: Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach Opportunities to grow in your prayer, life and faith: Confession, the Rosary,
religious articles, prayer and contemplation
Registration will begin soon! For more event information, call Patti Amann at 561-662-4780 or
visit www.pbdccw.catholicweb.com
Registration cost: $30 adults; $15 students; $35 walk-ins (Continental breakfast & lunch are included)
www.diocesepb.org Please mark your calendars now to join us!
Word of Life
January 2014
Intercessions for Life
January 5th Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord For all Christians on the Feast of the Epiphany, that we might always see the image of Christ in others; We pray to the Lord: January 12th Feast of the Baptism of the Lord For all baptized Christians: May the Lord grant them the grace to live out their baptismal call with renewed joy and to recognize within this call a need to respect all life from conception to natural death; We pray to the Lord: January 19th Second Sunday in Ordinary Time For mothers considering abortion: That through the intercession of St. John the Baptist, who praised the Lord as an unborn infant, the Lord might give them courage to welcome the gift of their child; We pray to the Lord: January 22nd Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children For all elected officials: That the Holy Spirit would inspire them to enact laws that defend and promote the right to life of all human beings, especially those not yet born; We pray to the Lord: January 26th Third Sunday in Ordinary Time For families whose homes have been darkened by miscarriage, that the light of Christ will pierce through their suffering and bring them hope; We pray to the Lord:
January 22: Day Of Prayer For The Legal Protection Of Unborn Children
The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM), no. 373, designates January 22 as a particular day of prayer and penance for abortion, called the “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children.” Full relevant section from the GIRM: “373. Masses for Various Needs and Occasions are used in certain situations either as occasion arises or at fixed times. Days or periods of prayer for the fruits of the earth, prayer for human rights and equality, prayer for world justice and peace, and penitential observances outside Lent are to be observed in the Dioceses of the United States of America at times to be designated by the Diocesan Bishop. In all the Dioceses of the United States of America, January 22 (or January 23, when January 22 falls on a Sunday) shall be observed as a particular day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion. The liturgical celebrations for this day may be the “Mass For Giving Thanks to God for the Gift of Human Life” (no. 48/1 of the Masses and Prayers for Various Needs and Occasions), celebrated with white vestments, or the Mass “For the Preservation of Peace and Justice” (no. 30 of the Masses and Prayers for Various Needs and Occasions), celebrated with violet vestments.” For more information, visit http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/resources/january-22-day-of-prayer.cfm
Mass for Giving Thanks to God for the Gift of Human Life The “Mass for Giving Thanks to God for the Gift of Human Life” is included in the Roman Missal, Third Edition that began around the United States and most of the English-speaking Catholic world on the First Sunday of Advent in 2011. This Mass was created specifically for the needs of the United States and may be used for occasions to celebrate the dignity of human life. The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) no. 373 has been altered to allow this Mass to also be said on January 22 (or January 23, when January 22 falls on a Sunday), the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. The relevant change in the GIRM reads: “The liturgical celebrations for this day may be the Mass ‘For Giving Thanks to God for the Gift of Human Life’ (no. 48/1 of the Masses and Prayers for Various Needs and Occasions), celebrated with white vestments, or the Mass ‘For the Preservation of Peace and Justice’ (no. 30 of the Masses and Prayers for Various Needs and Occasions), celebrated with violet vestments.” For more information visit http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/resources/mass-for-giving-thanks-to-god-for-the-gift-of-human-life.cfm
Word of Life January 2014
Bulletin Briefs
“Human life must always be defended from its beginning in the womb and must be recognized as a gift of God that guarantees the future of humanity.”
— Pope Francis, Letter to Brazilian families for National Family Week, August 6, 2013
“You are called to stand up for life! To respect and defend the mystery of life always and everywhere, including the lives of unborn babies, giving real help and encouragement to mothers in difficult situations. You are called to work and pray against abortion.”
— Blessed John Paul II, Address at Central Park, New York, NY, 1995
“Don’t forget that He whom the whole universe cannot contain, was "hidden" in the womb of the Holy Virgin for nine months. Once you realize this, you will be awe-filled for the double mystery that God has confided to you: to conceive a human being made to God’s image and likeness, and to give birth to him…”
— Alice von Hildebrand, Philosopher, “Letter to a Young Girl”
“Destruction of the embryo in the mother’s womb is a violation of the right to live which God has bestowed on this innocent life. To raise the question whether we are here concerned already with a human being or not is merely to confuse the issue. The simple fact is that God certainly intended to create a human being and that this human being has been deliberately deprived of his life. ”
— Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Lutheran theologian and pastor who died in a concentration camp after resisting the Nazis, Ethics
“To be a mother is to nourish and protect true humanity and bring it to development.”
— Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein), “The Significance of Woman’s Intrinsic Value in National Life”
“God, author of all life, bless, we pray, this unborn child; give constant protection and grant a healthy birth that is the sign of our rebirth one day into the eternal rejoicing of heaven...”
— Excerpt from the Blessing of a Child in the Womb
Life Facts: By Weeks 5-6, although the child in utero is only an inch long, his or her mouth, nose and ears are already taking shape. Her heart beats about 100 times a minute.
By Week 9 of life, the child in utero has a fully developed heart and his or her eyes are completely formed.
Join the Bishops’ Call to Prayer and Fasting for Life, Marriage and Religious Liberty.
Visit www.usccb.org/pray or text “fast” to 99000. Join the Movement!
Copyright © 2013, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved.
Palabra de Vida
Enero de 2014
Intercesiones por la Vida
5 de enero Solemnidad de la Epifanía del Señor Por todos los cristianos en la fiesta de la Epifanía, para que siempre veamos la imagen de Cristo en los demás; Roguemos al Señor: 12 de enero Fiesta del Bautismo del Señor Por todos los cristianos bautizados: para que el Señor les conceda la gracia de vivir su llamado bautismal con renovada alegría y de reconocer dentro de este llamado una necesidad de respetar toda vida desde la concepción hasta la muerte natural; Roguemos al Señor: 19 de enero 2º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Por las madres que están pensando en abortar: para que por medio de la intercesión de san Juan Bautista, que alabó al Señor cuando era un niño por nacer, el Señor les dé la valentía de acoger el don de su hijo; Roguemos al Señor: 22 de enero Día de oración por la protección legal de la criatura en el vientre materno Por todos los funcionarios electos: para que el Espíritu Santo los inspire a sancionar leyes que defiendan y promuevan el derecho a la vida de todos los seres humanos, especialmente de quienes aún no han nacido; Roguemos al Señor: 26 de enero 3º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Por todas las familias cuyos hogares se han oscurecido por un aborto espontáneo, para que la luz de Cristo penetre a través de su sufrimiento y les lleve esperanza; Roguemos al Señor:
22 de enero: Día de oración por la protección legal de la criatura en el vientre materno
La Institución General del Misal Romano (IGMR), n. 373 designa el 22 de enero como día especial de oración y penitencia por el aborto, con el nombre de “Día de oración por la protección legal de la criatura en el vientre materno”. Sección completa pertinente del IGMR: “373. Las Misas por diversas necesidades o en diversas circunstancias se escogen en ciertas situaciones que se dan, bien ocasionalmente, bien en tiempos determinados. “Días o períodos de oración por los frutos de la tierra, la oración por los derechos humanos y la igualdad, la oración por la justicia y la paz mundial, y las observancias penitenciales fuera de la Cuaresma serán observadas en las diócesis de los Estados Unidos de América en tiempos que serán designados por el obispo diocesano. “En todas las diócesis de los Estados Unidos de América, el 22 de enero (o el 23 de enero, cuando el 22 de enero cae en domingo) será observada como un día especial para orar por el pleno restablecimiento de la garantía legal del derecho a la vida y de la penitencia por la violación a la dignidad de la persona humana mediante actos de aborto. Las celebraciones litúrgicas para este día pueden ser tomadas de la Misa ‘Para dar gracias a Dios por el don de la vida humana’ (n. 48/1 de las Misas y oraciones por varias necesidades y para diversas circunstancias), celebrando con vestimentas blancas, o la Misa ‘Por la paz y la justicia’ (n. 30 de las Misas y oraciones por varias necesidades y para diversas circunstancias), celebrando con vestimentas moradas”. Para más información, visite http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/resources/january-22-day-of-prayer.cfm
Misa para dar gracias a Dios por el don de la vida humana La Misa “Para dar gracias a Dios por el don de la vida humana” fue creada específicamente para las necesidades de los Estados Unidos y se puede usar en aquellas ocasiones que celebran la dignidad de la vida humana. El texto de esta Misa será incluido en el Misal Romano, Tercera Edición, para el uso en los Estados Unidos. La Institución General del Misal Romano (IGMR), n. 373 se ha cambiado para permitir también se pueda celebrar el 22 de enero (o 23 de enero, cuando el 22 cae domingo), el “Día de oración por la protección legal de la criatura en el vientre materno”. El cambio pertinente en el IGMR dice: “Las celebraciones litúrgicas para este día pueden ser tomadas de la Misa ‘Para dar gracias a Dios por el don de la vida humana’ (n. 48/1 de las Misas y oraciones por varias necesidades y para diversas circunstancias), celebrando con vestimentas blancas, o la Misa ‘Por la paz y la justicia’ (n. 30 de las Misas y oraciones por varias necesidades y para diversas circunstancias), celebrando con vestimentas moradas”. Para más información, visite http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/resources/mass-for-giving-thanks-to-god-for-the-gift-of-human-life.cfm.
48/1. PARA DAR GRACIAS A DIOS POR EL DON DE LA VIDA HUMANA
A
ANTÍFONA DE ENTRADA Cf. Sal 142, 11
Por tu nombre, Señor, consérvame vivo.
ORACIÓN COLECTA
Oh Dios, Creador nuestro, te damos gracias a ti,
pues sólo tú, con poder, concedes el don de la vida
y nos formas en el seno de nuestras madres;
te pedimos que nos concedas,
como administradores de la creación,
perseverar con fidelidad en esta sagrada tarea
y proteger siempre la dignidad de toda vida humana.
Por nuestro Señor Jesucristo, tu Hijo,
que vive y reina contigo en la unidad del Espíritu Santo
y es Dios por los siglos de los siglos.
ORACIÓN SOBRE LAS OFRENDAS
Acepta nuestras humildes ofrendas,
Señor de todo lo que vive,
y únenos al perfecto sacrificio de tu Hijo,
por quien has hecho nueva toda la creación.
El, que vive y reina por los siglos de los siglos.
ANTÍFONA DE COMUNIÓN Cf. Sal 35, 10
En ti, Señor, está la fuente viva,
y tu luz nos hace ver la luz.
ORACIÓN DESPUÉS DE LA COMUNIÓN
Aumenta tu amor en nosotros, Señor Dios,
por el misterio salvífico que hemos celebrado,
y haz que todos los pueblos
respeten tu don de la vida humana.
Por Jesucristo, nuestro Señor.
B
ANTÍFONA DE ENTRADA Cf. Sal 30, 15-16
Yo confío en ti, Señor,
te digo “Tú eres mi Dios”.
En tu mano está mi vida.
ORACIÓN COLECTA
Oh Dios, que adornas la creación con esplendor y belleza,
y haces la vida humana a tu imagen y semejanza,
despierta en todo corazón el respeto a la obra de tus manos,
y renueva entre tu pueblo
el deseo de nutrir y sostener el precioso don de la vida humana.
Por nuestro Señor Jesucristo, tu Hijo,
que vive y reina contigo en la unidad del Espíritu Santo
y es Dios por los siglos de los siglos.
ORACIÓN SOBRE LAS OFRENDAS
Oh Dios, que nos das
pan de la tierra para sostener la vida
y vino para alegrar el corazón,
dígnate aceptar estos dones
y convertirlos en sacramento de nuestra salvación.
Por Jesucristo, nuestro Señor.
ANTÍFONA DE COMUNIÓN Cf. Sal 35, 10
En ti, Señor, está la fuente viva,
y tu luz nos hace ver la luz.
ORACIÓN DESPUÉS DE LA COMUNIÓN
Oh Dios, que nos vivificas con el Cuerpo y la Sangre de tu Hijo,
reafirma en nosotros el propósito de vivir siempre para los demás
y de respetar tu don sagrado de la vida humana.
Por Jesucristo, nuestro Señor.
PALABRA DE VIDA ENERO DE 2014
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“ La vida humana debe ser siempre defendida desde su inicio en el vientre materno y debe ser
reconocida como un don de Dios que garantiza el futuro de la humanidad”. — Papa Francisco, Carta a las familias brasileñas por la
Semana nacional de la Familia, 6 de agosto de 2013
Estáis llamados a proteger la vida! A respetar y defender el misterio de la vida siempre y en todas partes, incluso la vida de los niños no nacidos, proporcionando ayuda real y aliento a las madres en situaciones difíciles. Estáis llamados a trabajar y orar contra el aborto”.
— Beato Juan Pablo II, Homilía en Central Park, New York, 1995
“No olvides que Él, al que todo el universo no puede contener, estuvo "escondido" en el seno de la Santísima Virgen durante nueve meses. Una vez que te des cuenta de esto, te llenarás de asombro por el doble misterio que Dios te ha confiado: concebir a un ser humano hecho a imagen y semejanza de Dios, y darlo a luz…”
— Alice von Hildebrand, Filósofa, “Carta a una recién casada”
“La destrucción del embrión en el seno materno constituye una violación al derecho a la vida que Dios ha concedido a esta vida inocente”. Cuestionarnos si estamos ya ante un ser humano o no es simplemente confundir el problema. El simple hecho es que Dios definitivamente intentó crear a un ser humano, y que a este ser humano se le ha negado la vida de manera intencional. ”
— Dietrich Bonhoeffer, teólogo luterano y pastor que murió en un campo de concentración después de resistirse a los nazis, Ethics
“Ser madre es alimentar y proteger la verdadera humanidad y permitir que se desarrolle”.
— Santa Teresa Benedicta de la Cruz (Edith Stein), “El significado del valor intrínseco de la mujer en la vida nacional”
“Dios, autor de toda vida, te pedimos que bendigas a este niño aún por nacer; dale una constante protección y un saludable nacimiento, como signo de nuestro renacimiento, un día, al gozo de la vida eterna en el cielo...”
— Fragmento de Rito de bendición de una criatura en el vientre materno
Datos sobre la vida: Para la quinta y sexta semana, aunque el niño en el útero mide solamente una pulgada, su boca, nariz y orejas ya están formándose. Su corazón late aproximadamente 100 veces por minuto.
Para la novena semana de vida, el niño en el útero tiene el corazón totalmente desarrollado y sus ojos están formados completamente.
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