SAINT JOHN OF GOD PARISH 84 Carleton Avenue * Central Islip, New York 11722

Phone: 234-6535 * Fax: 234-7474 * Email: SJOGNO1@AOL.COM 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

April 22, 2012 Third Sunday of Easter

Parish Center: 234-6535 Religious Education: 234-4040

Outreach Office: 234-1884 Cemetery Office: 234-6535 x135

Parish Office Hours:

Monday – Friday: 9AM – 4:30 PM

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

Weekday Masses

Monday – Saturday: 9 AM Church

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

Apostolado Hispano 234-6535 x 106

Equipo Pastoral Que Habla Español

Rev. Christopher Nowak, Pastor Rev. Rómulo César Gómez,

Pastor Asociado Hna. Claudia Allen, CSJ

Sra. Ana Sullivan, Ministerio Social

Misas En Español Sábado: 7:00 PM Capilla

Domingo: 9:30 AM Capilla 12:30 PM Capilla

Martes: 7:00 PM Capilla

Sacramentos

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

$30,000

$25,000 $15,000 $10,000 $8,500

$8,000 $7,500

$7,000 $6,000 $5,000

0 Budget Actual

$8,500. $7,366..

Future Special Collections Dates:

April 22nd Parish Maintenance & Repairs Collection

May 6th Diocesan Needs Collection for Catholic Elementary Schools

May 6th Diocesan Needs Collection for

Communications

Weekend of April 14th & 15th Sharing One’s Resources in the Parish

Collection: $ 7,102.50

Candles: $ 264.00

Total Collection: $ 7,366.50

Good Friday: $ 1,565.00

THANK YOU!

Sunday Attendance:

Mass Intentions for the Week of April 22nd: Monday – 9:00AM – Thomas Brennan Tuesday – 9:00AM – Janet Nofi Wednesday – 9:00AM – Carmen Santiago & Ely Torres Thursday – 9:00AM – Mitchell & Maher Families Friday – 9:00AM – Le Williams Saturday – 9:00AM – John Garelle – 5:00PM – Bridget & Jeremiah Lysaght Sunday – 8:00AM – 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

Tuesday, April 24th – St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, priest & martyr

Acts 7:51—8:1a Jn 6:30-35

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

Thursday, April 26th – Acts 8:26-40 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 – Mass – English – (Church) 9:30AM – Mass – English – (Church) 9:30AM – Misa en Español – (Capilla) 11:00AM – Mass – English – (Chapel) 12:30PM – Misa en Español – (Capilla) 12:30PM – Misa en Español – (Iglesia))

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

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

WE ARE SAINT JOHN OF GOD PARISH - COMMITTED TO FAITH, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY!

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.

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

Remember in your thoughts and prayers, the Sick of the Parish...

“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

Religious Education Office Mrs. Maggie Martin, Director

Telephone: 631-234-4040 Email: sjogre@verizon.net

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 Friday, April 27: CLOSED Saturday, April 28: CLOSED Sunday, April 29: CLOSED

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 Lani Alvarado Leydi Amaya Jamileth Benitez Vivianna Blacarcel Indira Bonilla Marvin Caballero Stephanie Campos Tiffany Campos John Ceballos Velasquez Velasquez Kaitlin Celleri Kevin Chavez Kaela Chicas Dayanara Coreas Ariana Cruz Camila Diaz Diego Drexler Trevor Esparza Ricardo Flores Raymond Gabriel Ever Galeas Sophia Garay Karen Garcia Kristen Garcia Nicole Gomez Giselle Gonzalez Jasmine Guevara Genesis Herrera Jonathan Holloway Edwin Izurieta Kenneth Jara Christopher John Syasia Johnson Gabriella Lherisson Cesar Lopez Luis Maldonado Iverson Manzanares Yesly Manzanares Steven Mendoza Michael Molina Velasquez Daniel Mulcah Fatima Ortega Sebastian Ortiz Jose Ortega David Pedraza Genesis Perez Arly Reyes Shirley Rodríguez Sophia Rodríguez Hailey Roxas Erick Saa Brandon Salinas Lorena Sanchez Jason Saravio Morillo Matthew Schaaffe Isabella Teixeira Brianna Torres Gabriell Toussaint Cynthia Valladares Alex Vanegas Sergio Velasquez Hernandez Yessica Velasquez Vincenzo Velasquez Natalie Villalba Hillary Yanza Lucero

Please continue to save Box Tops for Education.

We appreciate your support of our school. This year we have received $875.75. Thank you.

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!

Dates to Remember:

April 27th – Progress Reports 11:30AM Dismissal May 17th – Ascension Thursday No School May 18th – Walk-A-Thon May 28th – Memorial Day No School

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.

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.

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)

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

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 non-profit 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 nichpat@aol.com 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

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.

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.

Mark Your Calendar

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

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.

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.

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.

Parish Appreciation Party Friday, May 4th

7:00PM to 11:00PM

All Saint John of God Parishioners who volunteer in any

capacity are welcome!!!

Come and be appreciated for all your hard work. There will be an awards

ceremony you don’t want to miss.

Bring your family (try to limit to 4 members total).

Please RSVP by calling the Parish Office at

631-234-6525, ext. 100

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 capacidad están bienvenidos. Vengan y ser apreciados por

todo su trabajo. Habrá una ceremonia de

premios que no debe perderse. Traigan a sus familias (Traten de limitarse a 4 personas en total) Por favor, Responda por llamar

a la Oficina Parroquial a 631-234-6535 ex. 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.

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: Hch 6:8-15; Jn 6:22-29 Martes: Hch 7:51 — 8:1a; Jn 6:30-35 Miércoles: 1 Pe 5:5b-14; Mc 16:15-20 Jueves: Hch 8:26-40; Jn 6:44-51 Viernes: Hch 9:1-20; Jn 6:52-59 Sábado: Hch 9:31-42; Jn 6:60-69 Domingo: Hch 4:8-12; Sal 118 (117); 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18

COMO INTERPRETA LA BIBLIA?

Clases: Todos los jueves a las 7:30 PM

Salón Seton. ¡Venga y traiga a un

amigo!

FECHAS IMPORTANTES 4 DE MAYO: Fiesta de Apreciación Parroquial Horas: 7pm-11pm Quien: Los voluntarios de la Parroquia

19 de Mayo, sábado Viaje a Atlantic City

3 DE JUNI0 Concierto - Más detalles después

LOS BAUTISMOS Si tiene un niño(a) que no está en el primer grado y no tiene más de 6 años puede ver a Sister Claudia para una cita. En esta cita necesita traer el partido de nacimiento del niño y los nombres de los padrinos. Los padrinos deben ser personas que ya tienen los Sacramentos de Bautismo, Confirmación y Comunión y tienen que ser personas que van a la Iglesia los domingos y no están metidos en vicios. Deben ser personas que pueden ser modelos para su niño. Tenemos los Bautismos para niños el Segundo y cuarto domingo de cada mes.

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.