saint john of god parish
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saint john of god parish
SAINT JOHN OF GOD PARISH 84 Carleton Avenue * Central Islip, New York 11722 Phone: 234-6535 * Fax: 234-7474 * Email: SJOGNO1@AOL.COM Website: www.stjohnofgodparish.org Rev. Christopher Nowak, Pastor Pastoral Staff Rev. Humberto Contreras, Associate Pastor Sr. Valerie Scholl, CSJ, Pastoral Associate / Admin. Dcn. Ronald J. Gillette Sr. Claudia Allen, CSJ, Apostolado Hispano Dcn. Frank Gariboldi Mrs. Maggie Martin, Religious Education Mrs. Patricia Walsh, Cemetery Secretary Mrs. Ana Sullivan, Parish Social Ministry Coordinator Mrs. Eleanor Gould, Music Ministry 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) Apostolado Hispano 234-6535 x 106 Equipo Pastoral Que Habla Español Rev. Christopher Nowak, Pastor Rev. Humberto Contreras, Pastor Asociado Hna. Claudia Allen, CSJ Sra. Ana Sullivan, Ministerio Social 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 Misas En Español Sábado: 7:00 PM Capilla Domingo: 9:30 AM Capilla 12:30 PM Capilla Martes: 7:30 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 al 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 October 10, 2010 Twenty-Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time STEWARDSHIP 2010 Mass Intentions for the Week of October 10th Monday – 9:00AM Tuesday – 9:00AM Wednesday – 9:00AM Thursday – 9:00AM Friday – 9:00AM Saturday – 9:00AM – 5:00PM – In Honor of the B.V.M. – Michael & Susan Brennan – In Honor of St. Lawrence – Ainsley Edmund – Kevin Shanley – Mitchell & Maher Families – Charles & Wilhelmina Rottmann – 8:00AM – Those Enrolled in the Society of Prayer – 9:30AM – People of St. John of God – 11:00AM – Kathy Telesco Sunday READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday, October 11th – Gal. 4:22-24,26-27,31—5:1; Lk.11:29-32 PRAISE AND THANKS Naaman the Syrian leper-general washes clean, following the instructions of God’s prophet Elisha. Jesus heals the lepers by his own Word and a foreigner returns to give thanks. Naaman hauled away dirt from the Holy Land to make a holy place. The healed Samaritan leaves praising God and full of faith in the Messiah. For us Christians, God’s presence is not confined but is wherever we gather to praise the Lord. There we are nourished and healed in the Eucharist, our thanksgiving. How do you praise God? Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C. Illustration © 2001 K. Sullivan. Text, Philip J. Sandstrom, STD © 2001, OCP. All rights reserved ------------------------------------- 9:00AM – Daily Mass – Tuesday, October 12th – Gal. 5:1-6; Lk.11:37-41 CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE LORD 2010 Sunday Collection Respect Life Retired Priests Late Repairs $ 7,774.50 $ 1,823.00 $ 178.00 $ 101.00 2009 Sunday Collection Respect Life Retired Priests Late Religious Ed. $ 7,717.50 $ 1,738.00 $ 35.00 $ 293.00 9:00AM – Daily Mass 7:30PM – Misa en Español – (Capilla) Wednesday, October 13th – Gal. 5:18-25; Lk.11:42-46 9:00AM – Daily Mass – Thursday, October 14th – Saint Callistus I, pope Eph. 1-10; Lk.11:47-54 9:00AM – Daily Mass Friday, October 15th – Saint Teresa of Jesus, virgin and doctor of the Church Eph. 1-11-14; Lk.12:1-7 9:00 AM – Daily Mass Saturday, October 16th – Saint Hedwig, religious Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, virgin Eph. 1-15-23; Lk.12:8-12 9:00AM – Daily Mass 5:00PM – Mass – English – (Chapel) 7:00PM – Misa en Español – (Capilla) Sunday, October 17th – Twenty-Ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time Ex 17:8-13; 2Tm. 3:14—4:2; Lk.18:1-8 8:00AM 9:30AM 9:30AM 11:00AM 12:30PM – Mass – English – Mass – English – Misa en Español – Mass – English – Misa en Español – – – – – (Church) (Church) (Capilla) (Chapel) (Capilla) ------------------------------------- Mass Attendance Week of October 2nd & 3rd 5:00PM (English) — 112 7:00PM (Spanish) — 225 8:00AM (English)— 80 9:30AM (English)— 83 9:30AM (Spanish) — 338 11:00AM (English) — 226 12:30PM (Spanish) — 348 ------------------------------------- Restoring the Glory…. to welcome…to worship… to grow…to serve… GIFTS OF TREASURE SHARED Pledge Report: $ 1,286,015.25 Total Paid to Date: $ 1,135,839.00 Balance: $ 150,176.25 WE ARE SAINT JOHN OF GOD PARISH - COMMITTED TO FAITH, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY! “Memories of Father Jim” Remember in your thoughts and prayers, the Sick of the Parish... Joseph Acciarito Jacob Aceiedo Felix Acevedo Mary Alfieri Frances Barnhurt Helen Boeke Maureen Bose Steven Braille William Campbell Suzanne Celery Gerri Eshun Ron Gillette II Virginia Gonzalez Joan Growich Carol Hemmerich Elaine O’Mara Hulbert Alice Hydell Karen Kelly George Kuehne Alfred Lapadula George Liebe Eddie Linz Joan McCarroll Peggy McNamee Mike Meola, Sr. Liz Mouzakes Gladys Oakley Rocco Palatucci Margaret Petrie Cole Pletman Jean & Joe Pipitone Carmen Ramos Shirley Ramsey Grabiel Riviera George Santiago John Santiago Josephine Seymour Marie Shay Linda Smith William Stottler Stanley Tesoro George Tintugo Joseph Vereline,Jr. Mary Weber Barbara Warfield Bread & Wine and Altar Candle Memorials are still available for this year. If you would like a special date, for 2011 call the Parish office before it is taken. Columbus Day October 11th Parish Offices will be closed this Monday in observance of Columbus Day. The offices will re-open on Tuesday, October 12th at 9:00AM Submitted by: Christina Lopez In 2004 my cousin was Baptized at Saint John of God Church. Although Father Jim didn’t carry out the ceremony, he was present for it. I remember him telling my husband and me about his memories as a child and amusing family stories. We knew who to ask to marry us immediately after meeting him. Five years later we had arranged Pre-Cana appointments with Rev. Msgr. James M. Kissane. On our first Pre-Cana meeting, Father Jim gave us a marriage workbook to go home with, asking us to be honest with each answer, as we would ALL go over them at the next session. As our next appointment neared, butterflies began to flutter for the both of us, partially because we had dedicated hours towards our workbook, but also because we were nervous to discuss our answers with him. When we handed in our workbook, Father Jim took it, opened it, quickly shuffled the pages, and then placed it down again. “Do your workbook?” he asked. Nervously but proudly we replied “Yep!”. “Good.” he replied. “I’m not going to read it though.” (At this point I think we both received the color that left our faces moments ago) He explained our answers were not what were important in our Pre-Cana sessions; communication between the two of us was what had mattered. He wanted us to talk to each other about all the significant moments to expect in our marriage. How in the future we could experience both the proudest and hardest of times, but as long as we can communicate and keep faith in our hearts, we would get through it all. Before we knew it, it was the night before our wedding and we were all at our Rehearsal. Father Jim had told us he had a slight cough, but not to worry, he would deliver a magnificent ceremony. The big day had come, and he had kept his promise. He helped make our day perfect. He gave such a beautiful sermon, friends and family commented on how kind, funny and touching his words had been to them. We returned from our Honeymoon early December and had heard the sad news that Father Jim was hospitalized, and, soon after had passed. We had and always will remember his guidance and insight from our Pre-Cana sessions. He had left such an impression on us, that when we welcomed our first child this summer, we named him James, as that name will always remind us of strength, humor, and wisdom. Religious Education Office Mrs. Maggie Martin, Director Telephone: 631-234-4040—Email: sjogre@verizon.net Mrs. Jo Ann DiNardo, Principal A PIECE OF PROVIDENCE OPENING SCHOOL MASS OLOP students began the year with a special mass celebrated by Fr. Chris. Fr. Chris encouraged the students to bless their parents, teachers, and friends to bring success, health, and happiness DANCE AND BAND Next week marks the beginning of our Afterschool Dance and Band Programs. Musical enjoyment is a wonderful part of life. The dance group will focus on two types of music and the moves associated with them. What a great way to exercise and be healthy! In our Paul Effman band program, students learn to make their own music with different instruments, such as the clarinet, trombone, drums, bells, and saxophone. These skills can be enjoyed for an entire lifetime and are shown to benefit learning in the classroom. TOMORROW’S HOPE FOUNDATION The THF sponsored a LAPS FOR LEARNING event at Cedar Creek Park in Seaford on Saturday, Oct 2nd. This was a fun day filled with different walking and biking competitions. Our school sponsored some of our students with dress-downs, raffles, and a Carvel ice cream sale. Children and adults had a wonderful time and all money is targeted to help students attending Catholic schools. CAMPBELL LABELS BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION Thanks for your generosity in collecting labels and boxtops for our school. LAST YEAR WE RECEIVED OVER $500! Please continue to save them for us. In the next few weeks, we will have large plastic containers to collect them. We appreciate all that you do for us! SHOP AT STOP AND SHOP! Our school is once again registered at Stop and Shop’s “A+ Schools” Program. Just sign up at their website and register your Stop and Shop card with our school number. IT WILL NOT COST YOU ANYTHING EXTRA! Stop and Shop will donate a small percentage of your total payment to the school! You MUST register EVERY YEAR for us to receive the donation. LAST YEAR WE RECEIVED $585 FROM STOP AND SHOP!!!!! OPEN REGISTRATION There are still a few seats available at Our Lady of Providence , your regional school. If you are interested, please call us for a visit and check out our website, www.olprov.org for more information. Office hours for the week of October 10: Monday, Oct. 11: Tuesday, Oct. 12: Wednesday, Oct. 13: Thursday, Oct. 14: Friday, Oct. 15: Saturday, Oct. 16: Sunday, Oct. 17: CLOSED 11:00am – 4:00pm 9:00am – 4:00pm 11:30am – 3:00pm CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED Schedule of Classes for Week of Oct. 10: Mon., Oct. 11: NO CLASSES Columbus Day Wed., Oct. 13: Levels 1-7 Regular Session 4:45-6:00pm Chapel Sat., Oct. 16: Levels 1-7 & Miss Sandy Regular Session 8:30-945am Or 10:30-11:45am Upcoming Events: Saturday, Oct. 23: Confirmation Retreat 9:00am – 1:00pm Large & Small Cafeteria Sunday, Oct. 24: Confirmation Robe Mass Line up 10:45 am in OLOP School Hall Candidates & Sponsors Monday, Oct. 25: Confirmation Rehearsal 7:00pm Large Cafeteria Candidates & Sponsors Wednesday, Oct. 27: Celebration of Sacrament of Confirmation 4:00pm Bishop Paul Walsh will be the celebrant Society of St. Vincent de Paul In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus heals ten lepers but only one comes back to thank him. Jesus said to him: “Stand up and go, your faith has saved you.” The faith that saves is the recognition that God acts in many ways on our behalf to bring us salvation. We are healed each time we put other ahead of ourselves. We are healed each time we put others ahead of ourselves. We are healed each time we give thanks to God for the many blessings of each day. By giving thanks we acknowledge our own indebtedness—we are poor and everything we are and are becoming is because God has raised us up. Have you considered answering the all to help serve the poor by joining the Society of St. Vincent de Paul? Our next meeting is Tuesday, October 19th at 12:30PM in the Conference Room of the Parish Center. We welcome new members and can be reached at 234-6535, ext. 103. Join us and become what God has raised you up to be.. Atlantic CITY resorts CASINO October 25th (Monday) Departs: 9:00AM (CIFD West Parking Lot) Donation: $37.00 per person $22.00 Casino Return Must be 21 Years or Older Tickets or Information: Irene Miller at 234-8593 Benefit For: Society of Saint Vincent de Paul PARISH OUTREACH OFFICE Telephone: 234-1884 Ana Sullivan, Coordinator Thank You to all the parishioners that support our efforts to help our community. It is with your support that we are able to help many families in need. Reminder The thrift store and the food pantry will be closed on October 11th for the observance of Columbus Day. Reminder Our Thrift Store is open on Sundays 10:00 A.M to 2:00 PM Come and browse around! Announcement Thanksgiving Day is approaching and we are getting ready to serve our community. Any family who would like to receive a Thanksgiving Basket, please stop at our Outreach Center to sign up. We will start signing up on October 12th. Announcement Our thrift store has a baby stroller in very good condition and at a very good price. Our Food Pantry is very low or out of the following items: - Tuna - Jelly - Canned Meat - Baby food - Tomatoes Sauce - Canned Vegetables - Peanut butter - Beans - Rice - Mac & Cheese Thank you and God Bless You for your continued support. Confraternity of Christian Mothers Annual Halloween Bake Sale and 50/50 October 30th & October 31st After All the Masses Your support will be greatly appreciated. If you like to bake and would like to help this worthy cause, your donations (cakes, breads, cookies, cupcakes and other delicious desserts) will be graciously accepted. Proceeds go to our Christmas Adopt-a-Family. With your help, Christmas for less fortunate families will be a little brighter. RCIA– Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Need a Sacrament or Two? We Can Help! CLASSES BEGIN OCTOBER 6TH * Never Baptized but thinking about it * Baptized in another Christian Faith but thinking of joining us * Baptized Catholic but missing Communion or Confirmation WE CAN HELP! If you or someone you know is 18years or older and needs any sacraments of Initiation, please call Father Chris or Deacon Ron. We are in need of more Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Times and Places for all Ministry Training: The next Training Sessions are: In Suffolk: “A” Session October 16th, 2010—9AM to 1PM Bishop McGann-Mercy High School, Riverhead “B” Session October 23rd, 2010—9AM to 1PM Bishop McGann-Mercy High School, Riverhead Evening Training Sessions at: Christ the King in Commack Session “A” October 19th—7:30PM –10PM Session “B” October 26th—7:30PM –10PM If you are interested, please call: Father Chris or Deacon Ron Mark Your Calendar October 15th – Night at the Races— 6:PM Food—7:00PM Post Time Proceeds divided between Knight of Columbus and St. John of God Parish October 17th – Lunch at “CARRABBA’S” — 12:30PM to 3PM Cost: $25.00 per person. Sponsored by the Ministry to Catholics of African Ancestry. Proceeds go for Scholarships & Parish October 19th – Society of St. Vincent de Paul – 12:30PM -- Monthly meeting in the Conference Room of the Parish Center. are welcome!!! All October 21st – Evening of Prayer Led by Msgr. James McNamara This is for all individuals mourning the death of Fr. Jim. Time to be announced. October 30th-31st – Conf. of Christian Mothers Annual Halloween Bake Sale— Your support will be greatly appreciated. If you wish to donate baked goods, please drop them in the School Lobby before Mass. November 1st – Confraternity of Christian Mothers will hold their monthly Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Small Cafeteria of the School. All women of the parish are invited. November 14th – Holy Name Society – 8:00AM -- Members will gather at the 8:00AM Mass with their monthly meeting to follow in the Small Cafeteria of the School. All welcome!!! November 14th – Ministry to Catholics of African Ancestry will hold their monthly Meeting at 12Noon in Room 11 of Our Lady of Providence School. All are invited. November 25th – Thanksgiving Mass 10:30AM (Bilingual) in the Chapel. All are invited to this very special Mass. What better way to begin your Thanksgiving Day. December 9th – 7:30 to 9:00PM – Evening of Advent Renewal In the Chapel led by the Cenacle Sisters – December 18th – Anniversary Mass in Remembrance of Father Jim’s death. Bishop William Murphy will be the principal celebrant. Please send in your “Memories of Father Jim” to share with the parish. CHOIR SCHEDULES: Adult Choir Rehearsal Schedule: October 13th October 20th October 27th November 3rd November 10th November 17th November 24th December 1 December 8 -- 7:30PM in the Chapel -- 7:30PM in the Chapel -- NO REHEARSAL -- 7:30PM in the Chapel -- 7:30PM in the Chapel -- 7:30PM in the Chapel -- NO REHEARSAL -- 7:30PM in the Chapel -- NO REHEARSAL Children’s Choir Schedule: October 14th -- 7:00PM in the Chapel October 21st -- 7:00PM in the Chapel October 28th -- NO REHEARSAL November 4th -- 7:00PM in the Chapel November 7th…… SING—at Sunday Mass November 11th -- 7:00PM in the Chapel November 18th -- 7:00PM in the Chapel November 25th -- NO REHEARSAL November 25th -- SING—10:00AM Mass December 2 -- 7:00PM in the Chapel December 5 -- SING—at Sunday Mass December 9 -- NO REHEARSAL Parking, Parking, Parking!!! St. John of God Parishioners are now able to park inside the gate by the school and the Hockey Rink to attend Mass. Lines will be painted to delineate parking spaces. Please know that Hockey games will not begin until 11:00am on Sunday. Public Square Rosary Crusade October 16, 2010 — 12:00Noon Saint John of God Church Join the Public Square Rosary Crusade Today More Information, call: Joan at 342-0795 Please bring a Chair!!! CAMPBELL LABELS & BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION Thanks for your generosity in collecting labels and boxtops for our school. Last year we received over $500! Please continue to save them for us. In the next few weeks, we will have large plastic containers to collect them. You can also register your Target credit card in the Take Charge of Education Program at www.target.com\tcoe . Click on “Enroll”, and follow directions for registering. Thank you for your support. We appreciate all that you do for us! Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors We need more parishioners to serve in these ministries. Our Lord is calling you to help serve at his Mass. Speak to Fr. Chris or Deacon Ron. We Pray: O God, kindly watch over those exposed to the dangers of military life. Give them such strong faith that nothing may ever lead them to deny it or fear to practice it. Fortify them by your grace against the contagion of bad example, so that, preserved from vice and serving you faithfully, they may be ready to meet death if it should come. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, inspire them with sorrow for sin and grant them pardon. Mary, our Mother, be with them in battle, and should they be called upon to make the supreme sacrifice, obtain for them the grace to die in the love of your Divine son. Saint Joseph, pray for them. Amen. Maria Regina Residence Volunteers Needed Maria Regina Residence, a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Brentwood, invites you to share this ministry with us as a volunteer. Our ministry is to those women and men, Religious and Lay, in need of skilled nursing care. We have many areas of need and would be grateful to each of you who recognizes and accepts the challenge and joy of becoming a volunteer. If you are interested in sharing this ministry with us, please contact Sister Rita Epilone, Volunteer Coordinator, at 299-3288 Rev. Rogan / Fr. John P. Halpin Knights of Columbus Council #1816 62 Carleton Av, Central Islip Hall Rentals For All Occasions Call us at: 348-3507 Rev. Rogan / Fr. John P. Halpin Knights of Columbus Council #1816 62 Carleton Av, Central Islip Telephone: 631-348-3507 Meetings: 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month At 7:00PM New Members Always Welcome FATIMA DAY October 13th (Wednesday) 10:00AM Shrine of Our Lady of the Island, Manorville, N.Y. 10:00AM 11:00AM 11:30AM 12:30PM 1:30PM - Stations of the Cross Rosary Holy Mass Lunch Speaker — Janice T. Connell* 3:00PM - Benediction *Janice T. Connell, author of: THE SECRETS OF MARY: GIFTS FROM THE BLESSED MOTHER. Her most compelling and spiritual book yet. Catholic Charities Your opinion is valuable to Catholic Charities. Catholic Charities is conducting a very brief, confidential survey among Catholics on Long Island. In appreciation for your input, an anonymous donor has pledged $10.00 to Meals on Wheels for L.I. Senior Citizens for each of the survey responses. By simply providing your opinion, you can make a big difference! To participate, please visit the web address below by October 15th. Thank You! http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/ WEB22B9NXJ9D2D Celebrate Marriage Afternoon Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010 at Shrine of Our Lady of the Island from 1:30 to 4:00PM THERE WILL BE DISCUSSIONS, TALKS AND PRESENTATIONS ABOUT MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIPS & COMMUNICATI0N For More Information, Call: 631-728-4165 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 $1,286,015.25 Cantidad total de los pagos $1,135,839.00 LA TIENDA NUESTRA ¿Sabe que puede comprar cosas muy baratas pero buenas en la tienda a lado del Outreach todos los domingos entre 10:00AM Y 2:00PM? Venga y mire a lo que tenemos.Quizas pueda encontrarun regalo para navidad o cumpliaños. También tenemos plumas, lapices, carpetas, y otra material que se usa en la escuela—todo a un buen precio. DIOS REVELADO A LAS NACIONES Nuestra extendida lección sobre el ser discípulo continua este fin de semana enfocando lo central que es el agradecimiento en la vida cristiana. Escuchamos relatos sobre extranjeros que tienen el poder sanador y limpiador del Dios de Israel y dan gracias al Señor. En el episodio de hoy proveniente del libro de Reyes, el profeta Eliseo cura al extranjero llamado Naamán de su lepra. Naamán vuelve para darle las gracias a Eliseo y promete adorar únicamente al Dios de Israel de ahí en adelante. El Evangelio presenta el relato de la cura de los diez leprosos. Es el samaritano –también un extranjero– que retorna para darle gracias a Jesús y dar gloria y alabanza a Dios. “El Señor da a conocer su victoria, revela a las naciones su justicia”, canta el salmista. “Aclama al Señor…griten, vitoreen, toquen” (Salmo 98:2, 4). LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Ga 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 -- 5:1; Lc 11:29-32 Martes:Ga 5:1-6; Lc 11:37-41 Miércoles:Ga 5:18-25; Lc 11:42-46 Jueves: Ef 1:1-10; Lc 11:47-54 Viernes:Ef 1:11-14; Lc 12:1-7 Sábado:Ef 1:15-23; Lc 12:8-12 Domingo:Ex 17:8-13; Sal 121(120); 2 Tim 3:14 -- 4:2; Lc 18:1-8 CURSILLOS DE CRISTIANDAD Hombres: 14 a 17 de Octubre Mujeres: 18 a 21 de Noviembre El cursillo le da la oportunidad para un encuentro personal con Cristo. Si tiene interés favor de comunicarse con un miembro de la Ultreya o con Digna Sandí-(631)664-3765 —vocal o Dolores Marte (631) 342-9185 —sub-vocal. GRAN REUNION PARA TODOS LOS MINISTROS 18 DE OCTUBRE EN LA IGLESIA -TEMPLO Ministros de la Eucaristia, Lectores, Acomodadores, Líderes de las Misas,etc. Además de la explicación del procedimiento nuevo. Va a tener la oportunidad de firmar las fechas cuando puede server. No se olivide. El lunes 11 de octubre todas las oficinas están cerradas From Fr. Chris N.: The central theme of today’s readings is the expression of gratitude expected from us. Today’s gospel presents a God who desires gratitude from us for the many blessings we receive from Him, and who feels pain at our ingratitude. Today’s gospel story tells us of a single gentile leper (a “Samaritan heretic”) who returned to thank Jesus for healing him, while the nine Jewish lepers went their way under the false impression that healing was their right as God’s chosen people. “Where are the other nine?” Jesus asked the gentile leper. Today’s readings also remind us that faith and healing go hand in hand. It was faith that prompted Naaman to plunge himself into the waters of the Jordan River, and it was faith in Jesus which prompted the lepers to present themselves to the priests. The readings also demonstrate the universal love of God for all peoples including the Samaritans whom Israelites hated and the pagans, the enemies of Israel whom Naaman represented. We express our gratitude to our loving God by offering grace before meals and by allotting a few minutes of the day for family prayer. Let us show our gratitude to our forgiving God by forgiving others and to a loving God by radiating His love, mercy and compassion to others. It is by taking good care of our old and sick parents that we express our gratitude for the sacrifice they endured in raising us up. Let us live with the attitude of gratitude towards our friends, teachers, doctors, for the countless gifts we have received from them. God’s Blessings Always, Fr. Chris N De Padre Chris. N. El tema central de las lecturas de hoy es la expresión de gratitud esperada de nosotros. El Evangelio de hoy presenta a un Dios que desea la gratitud de nosotros por las multitudes de bendiciones que hemos recibido de Él, y que se siente el dolor a nuestra ingratitud. El cuento del Evangelio de hoy nos dice de un leproso gentil (‘un hereje samaritana”) que regresó a dar gracias a Jesús por la curación mientras los nueve judíos se fueron bajo la impresión falsa que la curación que ellos experimentaron fue su derecho como la gente elegida por Dios. “¿Dónde están los otros nueve? Jesús preguntó al leproso gentil. Las lecturas de hoy nos recuerden que la fe y la curación van juntas. Fue la fe que indujo que Naamán se zambulló en las aguas del Río Jordan, y fue la fe en Jesús que indujo que los leprosos se presentaran a los sacerdotes. También las lecturas muestran el amor universal de Dios para todas las personas incluido los samaritanos que los cuales los israelitas odiaron, y los paganos, los enemigos de Israel que fue representado por Naamán Expresamos nuestra gratitud al Dios amoroso a través de dar gracias a Dios antes las comidas y por asignar algunos minutos del día para oración como familia. Déjanos mostrar nuestra gratitud a nuestro Dios indulgente por dando nuestro perdón a los otros y a un Dios amoroso por irradiando su amor, su misericordia y compasión a los otros .Es por cuidar lo mejor que podemos de nuestros padres enfermos y viejos que expresamos nuestra gratitud por los sacrificios que ellos soportaron cuando nos criaron. Déjanos vivir con la actitud de gratitud hacia nuestros amigos, maestros, doctores por los dones innumerables que hemos recibido de ellos. Las Bendiciones de Dios Siempre, P. Chris. N.