THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF GLEN BURNIE

THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF GLEN BURNIE
The Epiphany of the Lord - January 4, 2015
AT GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH
AT HOLY TRINITY PARISH
Church: 1451 Furnace Ave.
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
AT
Church: 7436 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd.
MSCS Auditorium: 120 Dorsey Rd.
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
CRUCIFIXION PARISH
Church: 100 Scott Ave.
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
CATHOLIC CHURCH OF GLEN BURNIE PARISH CENTER: 126 Dorsey Road, Glen Burnie MD 21061
Phone: 410-766-5070 / Fax 410-760-6738 / www.cc-gb.org
PASTORAL STAFF
Parishes of Crucifixion, Good Shepherd & Holy Trinity
410-766-5070
Rev. C. Lou Martin, Pastor
l.martin@cc-gb.org ext. 21
Rev. Ángel Marrero, Associate Pastor
a.marrero@cc-gb.org ext. 14
Rev. Tony Adawu, Associate Priest
t.adawu@cc-gb.org ext. 17
Rev. Jesús Aguirre, Hispanic Pastoral Care j.aguirre@cc-gb.org ext. 24
Rev. Vin Arisukwu, In residence
Deacon Kevin Brown, Deacon Allen Greene, Deacon German Flores
Dan Miller, Coordinator of Elementary Faith Formation
And Special Religious Education
ext. 20
(Pre-K through Grade 5) dmiller @faithformationprogram.org
Joyce Pagan, Coordinator of Youth Faith Formation
ext. 18
(Grade 6 through High School) youth@faithformationprogram.org
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Parishes of Crucifixion, Good Shepherd & Holy Trinity
410-766-5070
Kathy Ferris, Executive Assistant to the Pastor
ext. 26
Sue Love, Project Manager
s.love@cc-gb.org
ext. 25
Ed Hurley, Maintenance
e.hurley@cc-gb.org
ext. 29
Judy Heydt, Bookkeeper
j.heydt@cc-gb.org
ext. 12
Kelly Kramer, Faith Formation Secretary
secretary@faithformationprogram.org
ext. 15
Parish Center Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am – 4pm (closed 12:30-1:15pm). For health
emergencies requiring the presence of a priest after office hours, call the emergency line at 410-553-2893.
MUSIC DIRECTORS
To leave a message for the music directors, call the Parish Center.
Wanda Hartman, at Crucifixion Parish
Scott Romanoski, at Good Shepherd Parish
Kathi Hiett, at Holy Trinity Parish
Benjamín Ramírez , at Holy Trinity Parish
DAILY/WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULES
Catholic Church of Glen Burnie at Crucifixion Parish
Saturday
4:30 pm
Sunday
11:00 am
Catholic Church of Glen Burnie at Good Shepherd Parish
Saturday
5:30 pm
Sunday
9:00 am & 11:30 am
Catholic Church of Glen Burnie at Holy Trinity Parish
Monday – Friday
6:30 am & 8:30 am
Wednesday
7:00 pm (Español)
Saturday
8:30 am & 5:00 pm
Sunday
7:00 am, 8:30 am, 10:00 am & 12:00 pm
6:00 pm (Español)
MSCS Auditorium
7:30 am (Español) & 10:30 am
MONSIGNOR SLADE CATHOLIC SCHOOL
120 Dorsey Rd, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
410-766-7130
Website: www.msladeschool.com
Email: Mscs@msladeschool.com
Nuestra Comunidad Hispana
Padre C. Lou Martin
Párroco
Padre Jesús Aguirre
Cuidado Pastoral de la Comunidad Español
Horario de Oficina
Centro Parroquial: 126 Dorsey Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Padre Jesús Aguirre
Martes 3 pm – 6:30 pm
Secretaria Bilingüe de la Parroquia, 410-766-5070 ext. 30
Nuevo horario de oficina del Padre Jesús - Todos los martes por cita previa de
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM. El Padre Jesús estara en la parroquia de Holy Trinity los
miercoles de 4:00 PM-7:00 PM para confesiones.
Horario de Misas en Español de la Parroquia Holy Trinity
Domingo
7:30 am (en el Auditório) & 6:00 pm
Miércoles
7:00 pm
Iglesia: 7436 Baltimore-Annapolis, Blvd., Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Auditório: 120 Dorsey Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Comité Hispano de Holy Trinity
Ivette Collazo, Coordinador y Representante del Consejo Parroquial
Imelda Caceres, Coordinador del Grupo de Oración
(Para los anuncios en Español vaya a la pagina 8)
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR OUR ADVISORY BODIES
Corporators:
Gerry Schreiber
410-761-7694
Jim Dunne
jimdunne_2@msn.com 410-859-0544
Dave Hall
Matt Donlan
mattdonlan@comcast.net
Robin Rodgers
robindrodgers@yahoo.com
Tom Sinchak
sinchak5@msn.com
Finance Council:
Joanne Wonders
Mary Ann Herrera
Rocky Midgett
Ronald Ford
Skip Welch
Pat Rudolph
410-766-4908 jwonders@shanksetal.com
mary.herrera@hilton.com
rmidgett@apwuhp.com
lolronee@yahoo.com
skipwelch@aol.com
pat_rudolph@att.net
Pastoral Council:
Rose Lis
Kathleen Morris
Patti Sadler
rlis@thematworks.com
gakmor@verizon.net
pattisadler7@gmail.com
On behalf of the staff of the Catholic Church of Glen Burnie, we pray that God bless you abundantly
in the faith of the Crucifixion, the hope of the Good Shepherd, and the love of the Holy Trinity.
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK
January 4, 2015 – January 10, 2015
Sun
The Epiphany of the Lord
Is 60:1-6 / Eph 3:2-3, 5-6 / Mt 2:1-12
Mon Saint John Neumann, Bishop
1Jn 3:22-4:6 / Mt 4:12-17, 23-25
Tues Saint Andre Bessette, Religious
1Jn 4:7-10 / Mk 6:34-44
Wed Saint Raymond of Penyafort, Priest
1Jn 4:11-18 / Mk 6:45-52
Thurs 1Jn 4:19-5:4 / Lk 4:14-22
Fri
1Jn 5:5-13 / Lk 5:12-16
Sat
1Jn 5:14-21 / Jn 3:22-30
FAMILY REFLECTION FOR THE WEEK
Key Passage: On entering the house, they saw the child with
Mary his mother. (Matthew 2:10)
Adult: When have you found the presence of Christ in an
unexpected place?
Child: Where and in whom will you look for Jesus this week?
WEEKLY CHAPEL HOURS & DEVOTIONS
Chapel Hours: Mon. – Fri., 9am – 4pm
Good Shepherd: Chapel of the Angels
CCGB Parish Center: Gethsemane Prayer Room
Rosary: Holy Trinity: 8AM, Mon.-Fri.
Holy Trinity: 7:45 AM, Saturday
Miraculous Medal Novena at the churches located:
Holy Trinity: Thurs. after 8:30 am Mass
St. Philip Neri: Tues. after 6:30 pm Mass
Eucharistic Adoration:
Good Shepherd:
Every Weds. 9 am – 4 pm, in the Chapel of Angels
3rd Fri. monthly, 7 – 8 pm, in the Church
Holy Trinity:
1st Fri. monthly, 9 am – 6:30 pm, in the Church
Catholic Church of Glen Burnie Parish Center
Every Tues. 9:30am – 4pm, in Gethsemane Prayer Room
RECONCILIATION
Held on Saturdays or by appointment
Crucifixion
3:15 – 4:15 pm
Good Shepherd
4:30 – 5:15 pm
Holy Trinity
4:00 – 4:45 pm
The Sunday bulletin is temporarily reduced from a 12-page to
a 6-page bulletin. Please keep in your prayers the new staff as
they are identified and begin their office ministry. Thank you
for your patience during this period of transition.
Join us as we pray for our brave men and
women in the military, living and deceased,
at home and abroad, and for their families.
CLUSTER WEEKDAY MASS INTENTIONS FOR MONDAY JANUARY 5 THROUGH SATURDAY, JANUARY 10
6:30AM AND 8:30AM DAILY M ASSES ARE HELD AT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF GLEN BURNIE AT HOLY TRINITY 7436 BALTIMORE – ANNAPOLIS BLVD.
6:30 PM MASSES ARE HELD AT ST. PHILIP NERI, 6405 S ORCHARD RD., LINTHICUM
Please contact the Parish Center for a list of Mass intentions.
Please pray for our recently deceased family, friends and parishioners. Also, please keep in your prayers the special intentions of the living and those serving in
the military and their devoted families.
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Pastor’s Notes
The Season of Christmas began on Christmas Eve as we
began celebrating the Lord’s birth and the season continues on
with several celebrations, which could rightly be called the
Festival of Lights. Last weekend we celebrated the feast of
Holy Family and last Wednesday and Thursday we celebrated
the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God (which we celebrate
on New Year’s Eve and Day). Today we celebrate the Epiphany
of the Lord and the Christmas season concludes with the
Baptism of the Lord next Sunday. All of these celebrations are
like a Festival of Lights, which help us celebrate the birth of
Jesus and the gift God gave us as He reached out to us in a very
definitive way.
This weekend we celebrate The Epiphany of the Lord. This
is the commemoration of the day when the three Wise Men,
Magi or Kings came from all ends of the earth to worship the
newborn king, brought with them the gifts of gold, frankincense
and myrrh. Gold: was the most valuable metal on earth, a
symbol of divinity … the ultimate gift … the perfect offering to
royalty. Frankincense: from a small tree found only in Arabia
and parts of northern Africa. The hardened resin of the plant
was used as a medicine for many ailments … to stop bleeding
and heal wounds and was used as an antibiotic for poison. It
was a soothing balm for bruises, ulcerations and paralyzed
limbs. Myrrh: was an expensive extract from resin of the myrrh
tree. It, too, was used as a medicine, but more significantly, it
was used in embalming the dead. Only the wealthy and
members of royalty were embalmed. Myrrh was a gift reserved
for royalty.
On this day the church gives us pause to reflect on our own
gifts God has given to us for the good of the church and the
world. In baptism we are dedicated to live lives in the footsteps
of Jesus. By its very nature baptism brings us into a believing
community of brothers and sisters, who likewise are set apart to
give life to others by using our own spiritual gifts. We give and
do what we naturally have, and in doing so extend the hand of
Jesus to a world that needs it deeply. The gifts are many and
varied. We see the expression of those gifts in scout leaders and
coaches, community leaders and workers, teachers and
teacher’s aides, those preparing meals for the poor and those
who work the soup kitchens to name just a handful and so, so
many more. We live to make the lives of others better and in
doing so extend the hand of God to those who need His love
and compassion. Our expressed gifts, given with hearts of love,
are just as precious as those original gifts given to the ChristChild. As we continue with our Christmas celebration, consider
your own gift and give it freely and the love of God will abound
all around us. Merry Christmas!
I am pleased to share with you that I have hired two people
to work in our Parish Office. They are: Kathy Ferris, who will
be my executive secretary, administrative assistant and lead
person in our parish office. Kathy will be assisted by Tammi
Flores, who as a bi-lingual secretary, will help with our needs in
the parish office. Of course, we are blessed with so many
volunteers who provide invaluable services to our parish
community. As we welcome both Kathy and Tammi, it gives
me pause to thank the many volunteers who give so generously
of their time and talents.
At the same time, Sue Love who served us for many years
as Office Manager, will be moving into her new position as
Program Manager for our Religious Education and Faith
Formation Ministries. In doing so, she will be working
alongside Joyce Pagan, Dan Miller and Kelly Krammer to help
them direct these vital ministries. So Sue, I pause to thank you
for your dedicated years of service to our Parish Office. May
your gifts bless our important and vital efforts in Religious
Education and Faith Formation Ministries as together we
embrace our future.
My contact information: My email address is l.martin@ccgb.org and my cell number is 410-299-6731. Remember God
loves you and so do I. Make it a good week!
Fr. Lou
The Catholic Church of Glen Burnie - Snow Policy
Weekday Masses: If Anne Arundel County closes schools, we will
cancel that particular weekday’s 6:30 am & 8:30 am Masses at Holy
Trinity. Our thinking is that if it is unsafe for our children to go to school
it is equally unsafe for adults to get to church. Many have a passion for
honoring God and beginning their day worshiping at weekday Mass. At
the same time God is not honored by broken arms or legs or car accidents.
If school is late but not cancelled, we will have ONE Mass at 10:00 am,
which may also be a funeral Mass.
Weekend Masses: If (1) we are threatened with a snow blizzard or ice
storm on the weekend AND (2) the Archbishop goes on TV to ask us to
use discretion about attending Mass on that particular weekend, he is
concerned that some folks who should not attempt to worship and are
vulnerable to hurting themselves might imprudently go out in deep snow
or unsafe ice and actually hurt themselves. Only when these two factors
come together will we cancel weekend Masses. In my 38 years of
priesthood this circumstance has happened only twice.
Mass Intentions for January 10 and 11, 2015
Catholic Church of Glen Burnie at Crucifixion
Please contact the Parish Center for a list of Mass intentions.
Catholic Church of Glen Burnie at Good Shepherd
Please contact the Parish Center for a list of Mass intentions.
Catholic Church of Glen Burnie at Holy Trinity
Please contact the Parish Center for a list of Mass intentions.
Banns of Marriage are hereby published for the 3rd time
between Judy Ann Sinko of Saint John the Evangelist (Severna
Park) and Manuel Leonard Branco, III of Holy Trinity Church
(Glen Burnie). If you know cause or just impediment why
these persons should not be joined together in Holy Matrimony,
you must declare it.
MONSIGNOR SLADE CATHOLIC SCHOOL will
celebrate its 60th anniversary on 3/21/2015. Please call the
school office 410-766-7130 or visit the Alumni Page on the
school website to update your contact information. Contact
principal, Ms. Casey Buckstaff at 410-766-7130
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Catholic Church of Glen Burnie, Mass Celebrants
January 10 - 11, 2015
Day
Saturday
Time
Celebrant
Location
4:30 PM
COC
5:00 PM
Fr. Angel
HT
5:30 PM
Fr. Lou
GS
Sunday
7:00 AM
Fr. Carr
HT
7:30 AM
Fr. Jesus
MSCS
8:30 AM
Fr. Carr
HT
9:00 AM
Fr. Lou
GS
10:00 AM
Fr. Angel
HT
10:30 AM
Fr. Pius
MSCS
11:00 AM
Fr. Lou
COC
11:30 AM
Fr. Angel
GS
12 Noon
Fr. Pius
HT
6:00 PM
Fr. Jesus
Auditorium
The priests’ schedule is subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
EVENTS AND GENERAL INFORMATION
THE COUNCIL CORNER – During 2013 and 2014 the
Catholic Church of Glen Burnie held various assemblies for our
parishioners to attend.
One of the questions asked of
parishioners during these assemblies was
if they had questions for Fr. Lou Martin
and the Pastoral Council. Starting later
this month we will begin to answer those
questions here in The Council Corner.
Rose Lis, Chairperson
MARCH FOR LIFE – SAVE THE DATE!! - Mark your
calendar to join Catholics and others throughout the US for the
42nd Annual March for Life, Thursday, January 22, 2015 in
Washington, D.C. This date marks the Supreme Court Decision,
Roe v Wade, which along with its companion decision Doe v
Bolton, legalized abortion throughout all 9 months of pregnancy
with over 55,000,000 preborn baby deaths since the decisions.
THE KING’S MEN will be viewing Bishop Sheen’s series “A
Man for all Seasons” at 7:30 PM in the Good Shepherd Parish.
Adoration is held the 3rd Friday of each month at 7 PM in the
Good Shepherd Church. Please contact the Parish Center.
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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS - RCIA
Classes for the Catholic Church of Glen Burnie are held at the
Parish Center on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 PM. Each
year our parish offers men and women a chance to explore the
Catholic Faith and to begin or continue their journey to
becoming Catholic. RCIA is for those who: have never been
baptized; those baptized in another Christian church who want
to become Catholic; or, baptized Catholics who are in need of
Confirmation. Come journey with us in the Rite of Christian
Initiation for Adults (RCIA) as we delve deeply into the heart
of the Catholic Faith and grow in the knowledge and love of
Christ Jesus. Contact Fr. Tony Adawu at t.adawu@cc-gb.org or
call 410-766-5070 ext. 17.
MEN OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF GLEN BURNIE
Get a great start on the New Year by participating in the
upcoming six-week series - Authentic Manhood: A Man and
His Story - beginning Monday evening, January 26th in the
Saint Philip Neri Rectory in Linthicum. Each Monday session
begins at 7:15 p.m.
Training/Study Guides for the series will available at the
first session at cost of $14.95. Please make checks payable
to Saint Philip Neri Parish with the notation Men's Ministry in
the memo line. (No cash, please.)
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER - God gave us the
greatest gift of love when He sent His son to redeem us. He asks
us to love one another as He loves us. Take the time to grow
deeper in love with God, your spouse and your family at a
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Worldwide
Marriage Encounter Weekends are February 20-22 in Herndon,
VA – and - April 17-19 in Rockville, MD. For information and
visit wwme.org, email applications@welovematrimony.org or
call 301-541-7007.
Information about the series follows:
Every man's life tells a story. In the pursuit of Authentic
Manhood, every man must understand and come to grips with
the defining moments and key relationships that have shaped his
unique story. This volume of 33 The Series provides men with a
biblical perspective of their story. It equips them to embrace
how their past has affected their present and prepares them to
deal with whatever the future may hold. In A Man and His
Story, both experts and regular guys will help men learn from
their past, come alive in their present and enjoy God's best in
the future.
The website is www.33theseries.com.
For additional
information or to register for the series, please contact the Parish
Center.
“Once again we want to honor the longest married couple in
each of the 50 states and territories. The national winners will
be recognized during Valentine’s Week 2015, which coincides
with World Marriage Day, the second Sunday of February,”
explained Dick & Diane Baumbach and Fr. Dick Morse, the
coordinators for the special project.
Please submit the name
of the couple, their wedding date and where they currently
reside – plus a contact phone or email address of the individual
nominating the couple, to the following:
Email: wwmelmc2015@gmail.com
Regular mail: Dick & Diane Baumbach 8924 Puerto Del Rio
Drive Suite 402, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Special phone number: 321-613-5180
Nominations must be received by January 10th, 2015
PLEASE HELP NCEON! Drop off your donations of nonperishable items at the back of any of our worship spaces.
PLAY ‘N PRAY - This ministry is for children 0-5 years of
age. Our next session will be on Thursday, January 8 and our
theme will be Winter/Epiphany. Please join us from 1011:30am in the Parish Center Deacons Room.
OFFERTORY INFORMATION – for the weeks of 12/21/2014
and 12/28/2014 were not available at the time of this printing.
Fifth Annual Search begins for Longest Married Couples in USA!
HAITI OUTREACH - On February 9, 2015 Dan Miller, our Faith
Formation Coordinator, and Gail Grady will return to our sister parish
of St. Laurent in Haiti. We call upon your generosity once again to
meet the needs of our brothers and sisters. For the month of January
we are asking for donations of Band-Aids, gauze (rolls or squares) and
tape. Baskets will be on display throughout the month of January in
our worship spaces. People in Haiti often suffer from infected wounds
simply because they do not have the ability to keep the wound clean.
A donation of a box of Band-Aids can make a tremendous difference,
perhaps even save someone’s life. Thank you for your generosity.
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A MESSAGE FROM FAITH FORMATION AND
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION -Dear Families of the Catholic Church of Glen Burnie,
May the Peace, Love, and Mercy of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, be
with you and your families as we prepare for a new year.
Over the past few months, our parish center staff has been
working at evaluating our gifts and strengths. Our ultimate goal
was to utilize the gifts of each staff member to carry out the
Mission of the Church within our Parish Community. After a
self-evaluation, prayer and much conversation Joyce Pagan and
Dan Miller came to understanding that some change should be
made to their responsibilities. Effective in January, Dan Miller
will become responsible for Sacramental Preparation (to include
1st Reconciliation, 1st Eucharist and Confirmation), High School
Youth Ministry and Young Adult ministry. Joyce Pagan will be
responsible for the Religious Education for our students in grade
Pre-K through 8th Grade (including our Special Religious
Education Program) and Middle School Youth Ministry.
Additionally, some changes will be made in the names of the
program we offer. Pre-K through 8th grade classes will be
referred to as “Religious Education.” This is made in an attempt
to help parents differentiate between Sunday classes, sacramental
preparation as they are two separate ministries. Faith Formation
will focus on sacraments, and forming the faith of our parents,
teens, and young adult communities through various ministerial
and faith building activities.
Please be aware that through this transition and into the future,
Joyce and Dan will continue to work together to ensure all of our
families continuing their faith filled experience as members of this
Catholic Church. For a quick reference, here is our contact
information:
Dan Miller – 410-766-5070 ext. 20 dmiller@faithformationprogram.org
Joyce Pagan – 410-766-5070 ext. 18 jpagan@faithformatinprogram.org
In Christ’s love, Dan Miller
Faith Formation
www.faithformationprogram.org or 410-766-5070 ext. 20
Dan Miller, Faith Formation coordinator
January 23– 24 Confirmation Peer Training Lock-In, Parish Center
January 31 Shelter-A-Thon, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, Holy Trinity Hall
CONFIRMATION PEERS – Forms for those who have expressed an
interested in serving as a Confirmation Peer have been mailed. If you
do not receive an application and would like to be a Confirmation Peer,
please contact Dan at youth@faithformationprogram.org. For those
who apply, there will be a Confirmation Peer Training Lock-In January
23 to 24 (more details to follow). This training is for new and
returning peers.
SHELTER-A-THON-.Middle School Students will participate in a
variety of service projects that impact the community. Please bring
$10 to cover the cost of supplies for the day.
All participants are
asked to bring a bagged lunch—we will provide the drinks.
FAITH FORMATION NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION – If
you are new to the area or if you child is new to our program, please
visit our website (http://www.faithformationprogram.org/youth/) and
download our New Student Registration Form. New students may
register during the week at the Parish Center or in the Faith Formation
office on Sunday evenings. For additional information about our
program and curriculum, please contact Dan at 410-766-5070 ext. 20.
** YOUTH MINISTRY UPCOMING EVENTS**
January 5 Leadership Team Meeting, 7:00 – 9:00 pm at GS Hall
January 9 Youth Group Fun Night, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Parish Center
January 26 Youth Group Meeting, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Parish Center
LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETING - The High School Leadership
Team is a group of high school students, grades 9-12, who, with the
help of dedicated parent volunteers, meet monthly to help plan Youth
Ministry events at the Catholic Church of Glen Burnie. We pray
together, have fun together, and work together to improve outreach to
teens at the Catholic Church of Glen Burnie and community at large.
We will meet at GS Hall at 7 pm til 9:00 pm.
CCGB WINTER GAMES - All high school students are invited to
enjoy and compete in the 1st Winter Games. We will play winterthemed games and enjoy some hot cocoa to keep warm! Join us in the
Parish Center from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.
YOUTH GROUP MEETING - All high school students are invited
to join us for a monthly Youth Group Meeting. We will be meeting in
Parish Center at 7 pm. We will begin with a prayer service and our
topic for the evening is “A Look at Life: Why and How Does the
Church Defend Life.” We will provide drinks. Everyone is asked to
bring a dish to share with the group. Everyone is invited to bring a
costume to enter our costume contest.
We use a communication service, FlockNote, which allows us to send
e-mails and text messages. Subscribe to any groups of interest to you
on https://www.flocknote.com/gbfaithformation. Please be sure to
include your cell phone to receive important text messages.
Follow us on Twitter - @FUSIONyutes
Follow us on Instagram – GBFusionYouth
Follow us on FaceBook – Trinity Fusion Youth
Religious Education - Pre-K thru Grade 8
www.faithformationprogram.org or 410-766-5070 ext. 18
Joyce Pagan, Religious Education Coordinator
First Eucharist Preparation - Recently, we distributed information
for 1st Eucharist preparation which begins in January 2015. Returning
these forms to our parish office by the first of the year is important to
ensure your child’s enrollment in the sacramental preparation.
Additional forms may be found at (www.faithformationprogram.org).
Parents: Attending the 1st Eucharist parent meeting is essential.
Please register for one of these two sessions, or wait until next Spring
for your children to receive their 1st Communion.
 Tuesday, January 6, at 6:30pm at the Parish Center.
 Wednesday, January 14, at 6:30pm at Holy Trinity Hall
Below are the requirements for children who are interested in preparing
for the sacrament of the Eucharist. Students must meet all of the
following requirements:
 Successfully completed preparation for the sacrament of
Reconciliation.
 Currently enrolled, and regularly attends faith formation
classes on Sunday mornings or attends a private Catholic
School.
 Successfully completed a year of faith formation prior to their
sacramental year.
 Currently in second grade or higher.
If you have any questions regarding your child’s eligibility for the
sacrament, contact Joyce Pagan.
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Boletín Parroquial de la
Comunidad Hispana
El mensaje del Padre Lou aparecerá la próxima semana
Esta es nuestra política de dias de nieve :
Para las Misas en semana: Si Anne Arundel County cierra
escuelas, cancelaremos Misas a las 6:30 am y 8:30 am de ese
día de la semana en particular en la Santísima Trinidad. Nuestro
pensar es que si no es seguro para nuestros hijos ir a la escuela,
es igualmente peligroso para los adultos salir a la iglesia. Sé que
muchos de ellos tienen una pasión por honrar a Dios y
comenzar su día adorando en las Misas diarias. Al mismo
tiempo, Dios no es honrado con brazos o piernas rotas o
accidentes automovilísticos.
Hemos cambiado la política levemente. Si las escuelas
abren tarde pero no cancelan clases, tendremos una Misa a las
10:00 am, que puede ser también una misa funeral.
Para las Misas de fin de semana: Si (1) nos amenaza con
una ventisca de nieve o tormenta de hielo en el fin de semana Y
(2) el Arzobispo aparece en televisión a pedirnos usar criterio
acerca de asistir a misa en ese fin de semana en particular; le
preocupa que algunas personas que no deben tratar de adorar y
son vulnerables a hacerse daño imprudentemente podrían salir
en la nieve profunda o hielo inseguro y de hecho hacerse daño a
sí mismos. Sólo cuando estos dos factores se unen vamos a
cancelar las misas de fin de semana. En mis 38 años de
sacerdocio esta circunstancia ha sucedido sólo dos veces.
MENSAJE DEL PADRE JESÚS
El Rey de Israel
La historia de Israel es la historia de un continuo peregrinar
guiado por la esperanza de una promesa divina. Promesa
cantada de mil maneras, de generación en generación. Historia
que para nosotros los cristianos culmina en Belén. En los países
de habla inglesa, los Magos, llamados simplemente los Three
Wise Men, quedan en un segundo plano y celebran la Epifanía,
la manifestación de Jesús a los gentiles, es decir, al mundo
entero. A nosotros nos gusta más el folclore y la fiesta que la
enseñanza y hemos añadido, para embellecer la historia,
detalles que el evangelio no menciona.
Mateo no dice que sean tres ni que sean reyes ni que haya
uno que sea negro. Mateo hace un hermoso collage, copiar y
pegar como hacemos todos muchas veces. Copia y pega textos
del Antiguo Testamento y nos ofrece una escena, no histórica,
pero sí llena de enseñanzas para nosotros los cristianos de todos
los tiempos.
En esta historia hay cosas que sí son verdad.
Primero. Hay un niño recién nacido en un establo, pobre y
sin más compañía que la de sus padres, José y María.
Según Lucas los pastores avisados por los ángeles, son los
primeros en encontrarlo y adorarlo. El boca a boca de los
pastores llevó la noticia por toda Judea.
Cuando llegaron a Jerusalén los Tres hombres Sabios y
preguntaron: ¿Dónde está el Rey de los judíos que ha nacido?
Se sorprenderían al ver que aparentemente nadie sabía nada.
Segundo. Herodes, rey de origen idumeo, se sobresaltó y
con él todo Jerusalén. Herodes vivía al margen de las promesas
mesiánicas, sólo esperaba ser temido por todos y que nadie le
quitara el puesto.
Su reacción es de gran ansiedad y, como hizo a lo largo de
su vida, diseñó un plan para eliminar a un posible rival. El
poder no admite contrincantes. Si los hay se eliminan y punto.
Los sacerdotes también existían. El Templo de Jerusalén
organizaba la Religión y tenía su burocracia. Ante la noticia del
nacimiento del Rey de Israel se muestran indiferentes, buscan
en sus libros sagrados pero como buenos funcionarios no hacen
nada. La religión organizada se siente segura con sus programas
y sus leyes. La religión organizada se basta a sí misma y no
espera nada. Vivimos en el mundo de los Herodes y de las
religiones organizadas.
The Three Wise Men, los tres Magos, se llenaron de alegría
al ver que la estrella de Jacob volvía a brillar y a avanzar hacia
la meta, Belén de Judá y ellos, sabios que eran, la siguieron
hasta el final. Los tres reyes, verdaderos o simbólicos, nos
representan a todos. Lo importante es la búsqueda, el
descubrimiento, el encuentro con algo o con alguien que puede
llenar de sentido el viaje de nuestra vida.
Encontrar a Jesús, al Señor, al Rey de Reyes y al Señor de
Señores, a un Salvador universal y después de dejar tres regalos
inútiles en el establo se fueron por otro camino. Nos e
despidieron ni de Herodes ni de la jerarquía incrédula y fría del
Templo de Jerusalén Llegaron como turistas molestos, todos los
turistas los son, y se fueron entusiasmados. Como turistas
ofrecieron unos regalos inútiles al niño Jesús: oro, incienso y
mirra y así se cumplió una vez más la profecía de Isaías.
La fiesta de Reyes es una buena ocasión para hablar de los
u esposa no necesita un perfume, necesita sus
regalos inútiles. Su
abrazos y su amor, sus hijos no necesitan más juguetes,
necesitan sus consejos, su paciencia y su amor, sus amigos
necesitan sus buenos consejos. Todos necesitamos el regalo del
perdón y de la amistad y del amor.
¿Qué le han regalado a Jesús? No le regalen novenas ni
bonitas oraciones compuestas por otros, regalémosle nuestra
oración, nuestra obediencia, nuestro amor y el asombro de
haberlo encontrado en esta Navidad. Que Jesús sea la estrella
que avanza con nosotros y nos guíe en este viaje maravilloso de
la vida.
SACRAMENTOS
Confesiones: Domingo después de la Misa y Miércoles de
4:00pm-7:00pm en la Parroquia
Bautismos: Se celebrán el primer sábado del mes
Preparación para el Bautismo: Segundo y tercer Domingo del
mes a las 11:30am y Miércoles siguiente a las 4:30pm. Para
más información llamar al Centro Parroquial
Preparación para Primera Comunión: Llamar al Centro
Parroquial
Preparación y Recepción de Matrimonios, Quinceañeras y
Santa Unción a los enfermos: Hacer cita con el Padre Jesús
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