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Roman Catholic Church of Saint Sebastian
58-02 Roosevelt Avenue Woodside, New York 11377
Rectory 39-63 57 Street 718-429-4442 / 3
Fax 718-429-7581
www.saintsebastianwoodside.org
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REV. KEVIN P. ABELS, PASTOR
PAROCHIAL VICARS
Rev. Carlos C. Velásquez
Rev. Rodnev Lapommeray
Rev. Thaddeus J. Abraham, SIOL
DEACONS
Deacon Stephen T. Damato
Deacon Jorge E. Castillo
SCHOOL
Ms. JoAnn Dolan, Principal
39-76 58 Street
718-429-1982 Fax 718-446-7225
Tuition Office 718-429-5502
St. Sebastian School is a Catholic School of
Excellence serving the parishes of St. Mary
(Blessed Virgin Mary Help of Christians),
Queen of Angels & St. Sebastian
PARISH CENTER
Mr. Harry Connor, Director
Parish Center, Building and Grounds
39-60 57th Street 718-672-8989
FAITH FORMATION
Ms. Sonia Casanova, Director
39-66 58 Street 718-899-3341 Ext. 145
MUSIC MINISTRY
Scott A. Battaglia
Director of Music
PASTORAL OUTREACH
LANDINGS
Ms. Sally Steg Williams, Director
39-66 58 Street 718-899-3341 Ext. 143
MISSION STATEMENT
“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened and I will give you rest” Mt 11:28
We, the parish community of St. Sebastian, for over 100 years have celebrated our common faith and ethnic diversity and have lived
the Gospel in Woodside. United in the Holy Spirit, in prayer, and nourished by the Eucharist, we serve others as we foster the love and
truth which Jesus Christ teaches. Building on what has gone before, through Word and Sacrament, we are committed to Evangelization, Stewardship, and Welcome. In the spirit of Jesus, we seek to put our love into action as we challenge others to join us on our journey of faith.
St. Sebastian is part of the Queens North 2 Deanery that includes Blessed Virgin Mary Help of Christians (St. Mary’s),
Corpus Christi, Queen of Angels, St. Raphael, and St. Teresa.
BAPTISM - BAUTISMOS
• SUNDAY MASS
English: 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 2:00 P.M.
Saturday 5:00 P.M.;
Instruction - 2nd Monday, at 7:15 P.M. in the Parish Center.
6:30 P.M. Spanish
Registration, Monday - Friday (See office hours)
Sunday 8:00, 9:00, 10:30 A.M., 1:15 and 6:00 P.M.
Español: 2 y 4 Domingo de cada mes a las 2:00 P.M.
12 Noon in Spanish
Instruccion - Segundo Lunes del mes a las 7:15 P.M., en el Centro Parroquial.
Interpreter for the Deaf Community at the 10:30 Mass.
Inscripción, Lunes - Viernes (Ver horario de oficina)
• HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE
MARRIAGE - MATRIMONIOS
Vigil at 7:00 P.M.
Arrangements to be made with a priest at least six months prior to the wedding.
Holy Day 7:00 A.M., 9:00 A.M., 12 Noon and
www.pre-cana.org is for Marriage Preparation information. Hablar con el
7:00 P.M. English & Spanish
sacerdote seis meses antes.
• WEEKDAY MASS
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION and BENEDICTION
Chapel of Our Lady of Woodside
Every Wednesday ( In Church) & First Friday, in the Chapel, until 7:00 P.M.
7:00 A.M., 9:00 A.M.; 12 Noon; 7:00 P.M.
Sundays from 2:15 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Benediction & Novena to St. Peregrine,
(Thursday Spanish)
Church
• SATURDAY MASS
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Chapel of Our Lady of Woodside
First Saturday of the month during the 9 A.M. Mass.
9:00 A.M.; 12 Noon in Spanish
HOLY HOUR
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE - CONFESIONES
Monday 7:30 A.M., Wednesday 6 P.M., Thursday Spanish First Friday at 7:30 P.M. - Chapel of Our Lady of Woodside. (October—June)
7:30P.M. Saturdays from 4:00 to 4:45 P.M., or any time by NOVENAS After the 9:00 A.M. and 12:00 Noon Mass Monday - Miraculous Medal; Tuesday - St. Anthony;
appointment.
Wednesday - St. Jude; Wednesday, 7:30 P.M. - Our Lady of Perpetual Help;
The Chapel of Our Lady of Woodside is open
Thursday - St. Anne; Friday - Sacred Heart;
daily from 7:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. for
Saturday, after 9 AM Mass - St. Sebastian.
visits to the Blessed Sacrament.
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS
Monday to Friday: 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Closed 12noon - 2P.M.
Re-Open 2:00 to 9:00 P.M.
Saturday: 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Sunday: 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Catholic Cemeteries
Information & Availability
718-894-4888
The Rectory is the home of our Parish Priests.
Thank you for respecting their home by observing
the office hours. Please call in advance if possible
for an appointment with a Priest.
Feast of the Holy Family ~ December 28, 2014
Daily Scripture Readings
December 29 / January 4
and Mysteries of the Rosary
MASS INTENTIONS
MONDAY,
7:00 A.M.
9:00 A.M.
12:00 Noon
7:00 P.M.
December 29
Christmas Novena
Elizabeth Ortiz
Eyda Coutin Hazzi
Sandor and Sandorne Roka
TUESDAY,
7:00 A.M.
9:00 A.M.
12:00 Noon
7:00 P.M.
December 30
Christmas Novena
Gilda Maria Fabal
Martin Quinn
Domingo Rivera Nieves
WEDNESDAY, December 31
7:00 A.M.
Christmas Novena
9:00 A.M.
In Thanksgiving
Luke Adams
12:00 Noon
Lawrence Virgilio
7:00 P.M.
Intentions of Nancy Piso
12 Midnight
World Day of Prayer for Peace
THURSDAY, January 1
7:00 A.M.
Christmas Novena
9:00 A.M.
Intentions of Lakshmi
12:00 Noon
Joyce Dean
7:00 P.M.
In Thanksgiving
7:00 P.M. (Spanish)Intentions of Leonor Martinez,
Delca Garcia and family Cruz
FRIDAY,
7:00 A.M.
9:00 A.M.
12:00 Noon
7:00 P.M.
January 2
Intentions of Victor Sefferien, JR
Sammy De Jesus
Alberto Locascio
Lin Shu Yu-Lan
Please pray daily for the safety of our service women and men
throughout the world.
Monday - Joyful Mysteries
.....................................................1 Jn 2:3-11, Lk 2:22-35
Tuesday - Sorrowful Mysteries
...................................................1 Jn 2:12-17, Lk 2:36-40
Wednesday - Glorious Mysteries
......................................................1 Jn 2:18-21, Jn 1:1-18
Thursday - Mysteries of Light
....................................................Nm 6:22-27, Lk 2:16-21
Friday - Sorrowful Mysteries
...................................................1 Jn 2:22–28, Jn 1:19-28
Saturday - Joyful Mysteries
.................................................1 Jn 2:29; 3:6, Jn 1:29-34
Sunday - Glorious Mysteries
...........................................................Is 60:1-6, Mt 2:1-12
Liturgical Schedule for January 3/4, 2015
Eucharistic Ministers Lectors
5 P.M.
8 A.M.
9 A.M.
SATURDAY, January 3
9:00 A.M.
Purgatoria Society—
Annointing of Sick
12 Noon
(Collective)
5:00 P.M.
6:30 P.M.
Joseph Santagelo
Alba Calderon
SUNDAY
8:00 A.M.
January 4
Terrence, Patrick and Elizabeth
Colreavy
9:00 A.M.
10:30 A.M.
Liv. and Dec. Mbrs. Rosary
Society
12 Noon (Spanish) Luis Velasquez
1:15 P.M.
Michael Theresa and Jack
Browne
6:00 P.M.
Patrick Joseph Hurley
1. Claudia Cort
2. Sharon Bala
3. Thomas Bala
4. Norma Lomonte
5. Jerry Lomonte
6. Rosemary Sullivan
1. Nelfa Omreso
2. Concetta Caruso
3. Teresita Espiritu
4. Rosendo Pili
1. Eileen Fitzgerald
2. Lucia Gillen
3. Loida Villacampa
4. Luis Villacampa
5. Patricia McDonnell
6. Adeline Canasa
10:30 A.M. 1. Nora Loy
2. Ann Paul
3. Maureen Fusco
4. Diane Wieda
5. Elizabeth Wieda
6. Relinda Forbes
1:15 P.M.
6 P.M.
1. Malee Chaisuwan
2. Arlena D. Cano
3. Amelia Dioso
4. Marie Sardinha
5. Betty Knapp
6. Anthony Chiarel
1. Benedict Joson
2. Virginia De La Rosa
3. Belinda Sebastian
4. Ernesto Sebastian
5 P.M.
1. Cynthia A.
Armada
2. Lourdes
Marquez
8 A.M. 1. Nieves Pili
2. Benilda Beth
Guillena
9 A.M. 1. Nancy Piso
2. Susan Harts
10:30 A.M. 1. Remedios De
La Rosa
2. Anna Marie
Canevari
1:15 P.M 1. Rebeca Newman
2. Jose G. Mercado
6 P.M.
1. Beth Edejer
2. Michael
Gilheany
Thank you for your
service to our
Parish!
PASTOR’S COLUMN
Our Christmas season brings us to
the beautiful feast of the Holy
Family. We reflect on all the
wonderful graces God has bestowed
upon Jesus, Mary and Joseph, and how the
Holy Family was united and opened to God’s
will. My prayer is that our families will also
be united and open to God’s will.
I want to thank all of you for your
generous Christmas Gift to our parish. Your
offering to this collection helps us to meet
the expenses of the parish.
Looking Ahead
Dec. 31—New Year’s Eve, Mass at 7PM, Adoration
of Blessed Sacrament 8-11:45 P.M. 12 Midnight Mass
2015
Jan. 2—7:30 P.M. Holy Hour
Jan. 4—10:30 A.M. Children’s Sharing of the Word
Jan. 7—7:30 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament
Jan. 9-18—7:30 P.M. Santo Niño Novena
Jan. 14—7:30A.M.- 7:00P.M. Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament
I also want to thank those of you who
contributed to the 2014 Annual Catholic
Appeal. I remind you to please pay off your
remaining balance by December 31st so all
of the monies over can come back to the
parish.
Finally, January 1st is the Solemnity of
Mary, The Mother of God. It is a Holy Day
of Obligation, Masses will be on December
31st at 7 P.M. and 12 Midnight, and on New
Years Day at 7 A.M., 9 A.M., 12 Noon, and 7
P.M.
A Blessed New Year to all,
Rev. Kevin P. Abels
To everything there is a season and a time for
every purpose under heaven. —Ecclesiastes 3:1
“...a time to be born…”
Leah Piedra, Ariannna Sierra
“...a time to be married…”
“...a time to welcome…”
New Year’s Mass Schedule
December 31st, New Years Eve
7 A.M., 9 A.M., 12 noon, 7 P.M.,
12 Midnight
January 1st, New Years Day
7 A.M., 9 A.M., 12 noon, 7 P.M.,
7 P.M. Spanish (Chapel)
“...a time to be healed…”
Gail McNellis, Dianne Pond, John Wieda, Pat and
Beau Marsh, Mary English.
“...a time to die…”
Catherine McDonald, Frieda Kimberlin,
Marcial Goce, Joseph Galano, Sally Abdel Meguid.
WE ARE GOD’S HOLY FAMILY
The scriptures of Israel are filled with
many stories of barren couples who were
miraculously granted the gift of children by
God. Surely the best known among these is
the first reading from today, from which Luke
took inspiration when he recounted the
miraculous birth of John the Baptist to
Zechariah and Elizabeth, and the more
miraculous birth of Jesus to Mary and Joseph.
In each instance, we are given examples or
role models of those who trusted in God.
More than examples of those who trust, they
are models of self-surrender. They abandoned
their own presuppositions and prejudices
about the workings of the world and turned
their lives over to belief in a God who can
make life grow where none ought to; a God
who can turn death around into a new and
unimagined life; a God who can, today, take a
tiny child of humble parents in an
insignificant town and make him into a light
for all the world. This is what we, as God’s
holy family, are called to do each day: to trust
not in ourselves and the way we think things
should be, but to open ourselves and surrender
ourselves in faith to a God of endless promise.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
CHILDREN OF ETERNITY
You are children of eternity. Your immortal crown
awaits you, to reward your duty and love. You may indeed
sow here in tears, but you may be sure there to reap in joy.
—St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Be it done unto me according to your word.” Docile
obedience to the Lord’s will is the fruit of humble
prayer. If God is inviting you to a deeper
consecration as a priest, deacon, brother or sister,
call the Vocation Office at 718-827-2454, or email:
vocations@diobrook.org
THE ALTAR GUILD
The Bread and Wine used at all
the Masses this week are in loving
memory of John and Mary Kane
requested by Maureen Kane.
The Candles
burning at the Altar this week are
in loving memory of Consuelo Monan requested by Ernesto and Belinda
Sebastian.
The Flowers
in the sanctuary this
week are for the intentions of the
parishioners of St. Sebastian.
Sanctuary Lamps burning this week are in
loving memory of Joseph Galano and Marcial Goce
requested by Ernesto and Belinda Sebastian.
St. Sebastian School of Excellence
St. Sebastian School received a second annual donation
from our friends from the Sunnyside/Woodside Lions
Club recently. The donation, in the amount of $200.00,
will be used to purchase art supplies for school wide use.
Thank you to Ann Walsh for presenting the check to the
school on December 12th. We are most grateful for their
continued support.
Enjoy the Christmas vacation and see you on Monday,
January 5, 2015 when classes resume.
Looking ahead- The Elizabeth Ann Seton Volunteers are
planning a Dress Down Day Fundraiser on Thursday,
January 8th. The proceeds will benefit the Cherished Feet
Foundation.
Many thanks to our generous parishioners for their
generous support of the school.
Happy New Year, everyone!
Peace,
JoAnn Dolan, Principal
Faith Formation
I. Religious Education
Dear Parents and Guardians:
This New Year 2015, you are precious in the eyes of our God and our Church. I hope you will
strive to attend to your own faith life, seeking to continue to understand our Catholic Faith and
how it can be a rich source of hope and meaning of life.
I also encourage you to value the precious gifts of celebrating the Liturgy of the Eucharist each
Sunday with your parish community. For 2000 years this liturgy, our Mass, has been the core
Christian act, the centerpiece for life as the Body of Christ, the Church. Liturgy is as much
who we are as Catholics as what we do. It is, since the time of the apostles, where we have
come to be fed in Word, Sacrament and Community. It is where we not only give worship to
God and obey Christ’s command to “do this in memory of me” (Lc. 22:19), but also where we
nourish ourselves and support one another for the remarkable and ordinary challenges of living
the week ahead. Eucharist is our food for the journey.
May the Eucharist strengthen you and your family in His love, so that you may join in the mission of the Catholic Church to transform our world into God’s reign, a place where justice
and peace and love abound!
Estimados Padres:
En este Año 2015, ustedes son preciosos a los ojos de Dios y de la Iglesia. Yo espero que ustedes traten de atender su propia vida spiritual, continuamente tratando de entender nuestra fe
Católica y como puede ser la fe un recurso rico en esperanza y sentido de vida.
Por 2000 años, esta liturgia es tanto “lo que somos” como católicos como “lo que hacemos”.
Desde el tiempo de los apóstoles ha sido, el lugar a donde venimos a alimentarnos con la Palabra, Sacramento y Comunidad. Es, en donde no solo ofrecemos culto a Dios y obedecemos el
mandato de Cristo de “haced esto en Conmemoración mía” Lc.22:19, pero también en donde
nos nutrimos y apoyamos mutuamente para enfrentar los pequeños y grandes desafíos que nos
esperan durante la próxima semana. La Eucaristía es el alimento para el camino.
Que la Eucaristía los fortalezca a usted y a su familia en Su amor, para que así puedan unirse a
la misión de toda la Iglesia Católica, de transformar nuestro mundo en el reino de Dios, un lugar donde la paz, la justicia y el amor abundan!
With prayers/Con oraciones
Sonia Casanova, DFF
Office will be closed on: December 31, Thursday, Jan. 1, Friday, Jan.2 & Sat. 3
REGULAR OFFICE HOURS: January 5 - 9 to 3pm
WED CLASSES: January 7 - 6:30pm
SUN CLASSES: January 4 - 8:50am
Pastoral Outreach
"THANK YOU" FROM FR. PELLEGRINI, SJ
I want to thank you so much for the invitation to be
back with you at St. Sebastian's this evening. I feel humbled and honored and grateful that you thought to include
me again to serve your community. I was with such good
people tonight.
They gave up time and convenience to come to try to
deepen their relationship with the Lord. They are a sign
of God working to be born again into the world. Tonight
was a little bit of Christmas for me. They made God's
birth and desire to be
"God-with-us" very real, right there, in real people's
lives, in their world. Please thank them for me. They
gave me a great gift this evening.
Peace,
Fr. Fred Pellegrini SJ
JOIN IN THE FEAST
AS WE CELEBRATE OUR PATRON SAINT
If you look for Me
at Christmas,
You won’t need a special star –
I’m no longer just in Bethlehem,
I’m right there where you are.
You may not be aware of Me
Amid the celebrations –
You’ll have to look beyond the stores
And all the decorations.
But if you take a moment
from your list of things to do,
And listen to your heart, you’ll find
I’m waiting there for you.
You’re the one I want to be with,
You’re the reason that I came,
And you’ll find me in the stillness
As I’m whispering your name.
With Love - Jesus
ATTENTION EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS…Christmas
gifts for our homebound parishioners can be picked up
from the Back Sacristy until Sunday January 4, 2014 after
all Saturday evening and Sunday Masses. Please sign out your
gift by printing your name next to the person you regularly visit
and add any names of homebound parishioners that do not
appear on the list. If you need to make other arrangements, call
Pastoral Outreach at (718) 899-3341 X143. Thank you.
All are invited to a special Mass in honor
of St Sebastian on Tuesday January 20,
2015 at 7:00 pm in the Church. Our Celebrant is Msgr. Sean Ogle, Pastor of Our
Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Astoria
and for mer Parochial Vicar at St. Sebastian. The homily will touch upon the heroic
life and legend of St. Sebastian, as well as
the history of our vibrant parish. A reception
in the Parish Center will follow the Liturgy Please RSVP by calling the Rectory at 718-429-4442 by Monday January
12th.
And the Word became Flesh and
Made His Dwelling Among Us.
Jn. 1:14
Rejoice in the Spirit of God who Dwells in You!
Experience Him in
THE FIRST SPIRITUAL EXERCISES
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 7 pm in the Parish
Center.
LANDINGS AT ST. SEBASTIAN
WELCOME RETURNING CATHOLICS!
We extend a warm invitation to all inactive Catholics to take
another look at the Catholic Church through a process called
“LANDINGS.” It is designed to hear your story, discuss your
concerns and provide information on Church Teaching. We
are a safe forum for you as you explore your relationship with
God and the Church. Call Pastoral Outreach at 718-899-3341
ext. 143 to see if the Landings is right for you. Coming Home
may be easier than you think.
Nearly 500 years ago, St Ignatius of Loyola taught a
way of praying that led to an intimate encounter with
the Living God. This method became known as The
First Spiritual Exercises. These Exercises were created to help a person ask for and receive inner peace
and enter into a deeper relationship with God. You
too can experience the Lord in this rich and timeless
way of praying, sacred listening and spiritual conversation. More information will follow. Please RSVP
by calling 718-899-3341 X 143.
St. Sebastian Parish Center
St. Sebastian Sports Council
Blood Drive
$10,000 RAFFLE
First Prize: $8,000
Second Prize: $2,000
*Based On All Tickets Sold*
Call Harry Connor at
718/672-8989
Tickets will go fast!!!
ONLY 200 TICKETS SOLD
Donation: $100.00
DRAWING:
Sat. January 24th, 2015
11:30 P.M.
At the Parish Center
During Sports
Council Dance
MAKES A GREAT
CHRISTMAS GIFT!
Seller of 1st Prize ticket
receives $500.00
A Pint for a Pint
If you donate blood you will receive a gift
card for a free pint at Donovan’s Pub as well
as a chance to win a $50.00 Gift Card
courtesy of Donovan’s Pub
Sunday, December 28, 2014
9 A.M. – 3 P.M.
Parish Center
39-60 57th Street
Woodside, NY 11377
Eligibility Criteria:
Bring ID with Signature or photo
Minimum weight 110 lbs.
Age 16-75
16 years old must have parental permission.
Age 76 and over need doctor’s note
Thank you for Caring!
For questions concerning medical eligibility
call 1800-688-0900 www.nybc.org
For information 718-672-8989
Please join St. Sebastian in a new opportunity to
serve the needy. Every 3rd Tuesday of the month at
7 P.M. at The Parish Center volunteers will come
together and make Peanut Butter and Jelly
sandwiches for the needy/. The sandwiches will be
distributed to a local food pantry. Anybody looking
to volunteer, please contact Brian Barnwell at
917-363-7081. We are also taking donations of
peanut butter, jelly, and /or bread. Donations can be
dropped off at The Parish Center 39-60 57th Street.
Comunidad Latinoamericana
Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo,
¡Feliz Navidad! El Niño Dios me ha brindado el
gran regalo de poder celebrar mi primer Navidad
como sacerdote en esta linda parroquia. Hoy, 28
de diciembre, cumplo seis meses de haber sido
ordenado sacerdote. Y estoy sumamente feliz y
enamorado de la Parroquia de San Sebastián. Le doy
gracias a Dios diariamente por el don de poder servirles a
ustedes en esta comunidad. Muchísimas gracias por todo
su amor y su apoyo!
En lo que seguimos celebrando la Navidad, la Iglesia nos
invita hoy a celebrar la Fiesta de la Sagrada Familia. Este
día nos da la oportunidad de reflexionar sobre las
bendiciones que el Señor le dio a Jesús, María, y José.
Esta Fiesta también nos ayuda a ver que la Sagrada
Familia fue una familia unida que siempre estaba
dispuesta a responder y llevar a cabo la voluntad de Dios.
Tomemos la oportunidad, hermanos y hermanas, para
orar por nuestras propias familias este día. Oremos que
Dios nos llene de su Gracia para que nuestras familias
puedan permanecer unidas y abiertas a la voluntad de
Dios como la Sagrada Familia.
En el nombre de nuestro párroco, quiero agradecerles
por la contribuciones que han hecho a la Parroquia para
la Navidad. La extras colectas que hacemos durante la
Navidad nos ayudan a cumplir con las muchas
necesidades que hay en nuestra parroquia. Muchísimas
gracias por su apoyo financiero.
También quiero agradecerles a los que contribuyeron a la
Campaña Anual Católica 2014. Les recuerdo, que si han
hecho una promesa, por favor termine de pagar su
balance antes del 31 de diciembre para que todo lo que
colectemos después de nuestra meta, regrese a la
parroquia. ¡Gracias!
Finalmente, les recuerdo que el 1° de Enero es la
Solemnidad de la Virgen María, Madre de Dios. Es una
Día Santo de Obligación, que quiere decir que estamos
obligados asistir la Santa Misa como si fuera domingo.
Abajo esta el horario de Misas para ese día.
¡Feliz Año Nuevo! Que el Señor derrame muchas
bendiciones sobre nuestras familias en este Nuevo Año y
que la Santísima Virgen nos siga protegiendo con su
Santo Manto.
Con amor y oraciones,
HORARIO DE MISAS – ENERO 1
DIA SANTO DE OBLIGACION
Solemnidad de la Virgen María, Madre de Dios
Diciembre 31
7pm y 12am – Misa del Gallo (Bilingüe)
Habrá exposición del Santísimo el 31 de diciembre de
8pm-12am.
Enero 1
7am; 9am; 12 del Día; 7pm; 7pm (Español en la Capilla)
¡Feliz Navidad!
"La Navidad suele ser una fiesta ruidosa: nos vendría bien un
poco de silencio, para oír la voz del Amor." Navidad eres tú,
cuando decides nacer de nuevo cada día y dejar entrar a Dios en
tu alma. El pino de Navidad eres tú, cuando resistes vigoroso a
los vientos y dificultades de la vida. Los adornos de Navidad
eres tú, cuando tus virtudes son colores que adornan tu vida. La
campana de Navidad eres tú, cuando llamas, congregas y buscas
unir. Eres también luz de Navidad, cuando iluminas con tu vida
el camino de los demás con la bondad, la paciencia, alegría y la
generosidad. Los ángeles de Navidad eres tú, cuando cantas al
mundo un mensaje de paz, de justicia y de amor. La estrella de
Navidad eres tú, cuando conduces a alguien al encuentro con el
Señor. Eres también los reyes Magos, cuando das lo mejor que
tienes sin importar a quien. La música de Navidad eres tú cuando conquistas la armonía dentro de ti. El regalo de Navidad eres
tú, cuando eres de verdad amigo y hermano de todo ser humano. La tarjeta de Navidad eres tú, cuando la bondad está escrita en tus manos. La felicitación de Navidad eres tú, cuando
perdonas y restableces la paz, aun cuando sufras. La cena de
Navidad eres tú, cuando sacias de pan y de esperanza al pobre
que está a tu lado. Tú eres, sí, la noche de Navidad, cuando humilde y consciente, recibes en el silencio de la noche al Salvador del mundo sin ruidos ni grandes celebraciones; tú eres sonrisa de confianza y de ternura, en la paz interior de una Navidad perenne que establece el Reino dentro de ti.
Una muy Feliz Navidad para todos los que se parecen
a la Navidad.
Segundo Domingo de Adviento, Ciclo B
Por encima de todo, el amor>>
Eclesiástico 3:3-7,14-17: El cumplimiento del cuarto mandamiento
de la ley de Dios ha de ser una expresión de amor. Los hijos honrarán
a sus padres a través del respeto, el auxilio y el servicio que les han de
prestar siempre con gran generosidad y amor.
Colosenses 3:12-21: La verdadera comunidad ha de estar rodeada de
un ambiente de amor auténtico que sabe perdonar y comprender, que
sabe respetar el lugar y la misión de cada no de los miembros de la
comunidad y de la familia.
Lucas 2:22-40: El anciano Simeón y la profetisa Ana dan testimonio
de la presencia del Salvador en el mundo. Jesús, luz de las naciones y
Gloria del pueblo de Israel, compartiría la vida familiar para crecer y
desarrollarse como los demás hombres.
Actividades de nuestra Comunidad para el mes de
diciembre
Hoy domingo, 28 de diciembre, después de la misa de 12, el Coro
Mexicano se reunirá en el auditorio de la escuela para entonar algunas
canciones de Navidad y Año Nuevo. ¡¡Toda la comunidad está
invitada!! Esta es una manera de unirnos como una comunidad que
somos. Participa trayendo un postre, un dulce o refrescos teipicos de la
época de Navidad en nuestros países.
El domingo 11 de enero se reunirá por primera vez la Pastoral
Matrimonial después de la misa de 12 en el salon Elizabeth Ana
Seaton. Los invitamos a participar.
El domingo 25 de enero se reunirá la Pastoral Familiar después de la
misa de 12 en el auditorio de la escuela. Nos acompañará el Abogado
Eduardo J. Díaz. Todos están invitados.
Music Ministry
Dear Parishioners,
Merry Christmas!!! Starting this week, we will publish the hymns that we are singing at Mass in the bulletin. This way everyone will
be able to raise their voices to the Lord. I hope to also provide weekly reflections from the music ministry here at St. Sebastian. I
hope they inspire you to sing along. May God bless us all this Christmas season.
Scott A. Battaglia
Director of Music
Holy Family of Jesus Mary and Joseph
Entrance Hymn: TM-66 | Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Preparation of the Gifts: TM-68 | Of the Father’s Love Begotten
Communion: RS-526 | Once in Royal David’s City
2nd Communion: RS:-503 | God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Song of Sending: RS-508 | Angels From the Realms of Glory
Key: TM = Today’s Missal, RS = Ritual Song
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we welcome you to our
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