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Fourth SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
February 1, 2015
The people were astonished at his teaching,
for he taught them as one having authority
The Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
The Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
Southampton, NY
Southampton, NY
Welcome to the Basilica Parish of the
Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
Daily Mass
Mon. Wed. Thurs. Fri. at 12 noon
Tue. at 8:00 am
First Saturday 8:00 am
Weekend Masses
Saturday: 5 PM
Sunday: 8 AM, 9:30 AM,
11 AM, 12:30 PM (in Spanish)
and 5 PM
Reconciliation
Saturday: 4 PM - 4:45 PM
Ministry to the Sick
For communion at home or Anointing
please contact the Parish Office.
Baptism
Please contact the Parish Office
to schedule an appointment.
Pastoral Team:
Rev. Michael A. Vetrano, Pastor
In Residence: Rev. Msgr. William J. Gill
Carl Sanfilippo, Deacon
Jennifer Ferrantino, Director, Religious Education
Suzanne Marchisella, Parish & Cemetery Secretary
Jo Ann Morse, Director of Music
Bill Kunzer, Plant and Facilities Manager
Parish Leadership:
Contact Us
Finance Committee
Fred Weinfurt (trustee)
Pat Jordan (trustee)
Jay Diesing
Charlene Kagel
John Neknez
Parish Office
168 Hill Street Southampton, NY
Pastoral Council
In formation
Liturgy
Deacon Carl Sanfilippo
Jack Hanlon
P: 631-283-0097, option 0
F: 631-283-3836
W: www.shjmbasilica.org
E: [email protected]
M-F 9 AM - 4:00 PM
Weekend by appointment
Fr. Mike Vetrano
E: [email protected]
Religious Education Office
Marriage
Consolation
Sr. Barbara McKenna, RSM
P: 631-283-0508
E: [email protected]
Arranged at least six months in
advance, please call the Parish Office.
Adult Faith Formation
Our Lady of Hamptons School
Becoming A Catholic
We welcome those who would like to
become Catholic and adult Catholics
who have never received formal
religious education and/or sacraments.
Contact the Parish Office.
Human Resources of the Hamptons — Help for those in Need
The Human Resources Program volunteers reach out to meet the temporal needs of the
elderly, the housebound, and the poor of our parish and community. Our parish Care for
the Caregiver Program delivers hot meals to families in need of this kind of help on
Wednesday evenings. Call the Human Resources Office for information and assistance.
Sister Kathy Schlueter, CSJ
160 North Main Street
Southampton, New York 11968
P: 631-283-9140
E: [email protected]
Human Resources of the
Hamptons
Kerry Lewendoski, Director
P: 631-283-6415
Apostolado Hispano
Rev. Steve Grozio
631-283-4379 Cell: 631-375-1001
Vincentian Fathers
631-283-9647
BASILICA PARISH OF SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time :: February 1, 2015
Readings: Dt 18:15-20; 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mk 1;21-28
Mission Statement: We are a Eucharistic centered people, who by following Christ’s teaching,
join together to love and serve those in spiritual and physical need in our community.
Liturgical Ministers Schedule
Saturday,
SERVERS
E.M.’S
LECTORS
Feb 7 5 PM Father Mike Vetrano
M. Donovan, J. McDonnell, J. Terry
M. Adamczyk, T. Cavallaro, M. Lynch
J. Clarke, H. Reister
Sunday,
Feb 8 8 AM Father Bill Gill
SERVERS
K. Culver, L. Martin
E.M.’S
P. Mackey, J & C Mottern
LECTORS
M. Mackey, S. Wilson
GREETERS
SERVERS
E.M.’S
LECTORS
GREETERS
9:30 AM Father Mike Vetrano
J. Hanes, A. O’Connor, A. Cuccia,
Malone Bros.,
G. Arresta, A & J Cuccia, M. McDonald,
T. Alegria
M. Knight, M. O’Connor
J. McCulley
LECTORS
GREETERS
11 AM Father Ed Kiernan
Lenahan Fam., W. Bellucci
S. Adelante, P. Jordan, S. McCulley,
L. Robins
G. Bauer, J. Kepczynska
R. Essay, C. Brown, C. Butler
SERVERS
E.M.’S
LECTORS
5 PM Father Bill Gill
H. Reyes
L. DeRobertis, K. Maple
Anyone Available
SERVERS
E.M.’S
ALTAR MINISTRY
ALTARS: J. Ripalone
ALTAR CLOTHS: G. Bauer
HAND LINENS - February 1-14—K. Ciriello
SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL
February 1—N. McCulley
February 8—P. Madison
Mass Intentions for the Week of Feb 2-8
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
12:00
8 AM
12:00
12:00
12:00
5 PM
8:00
9:30
11:00
12:30
5 PM
Bernice Lee
Aurora Gomez
Tom Souhrada
Jennifer Tufo Feuerman
Domenica Catanese
Ray R. Rand
Mary “Queenie” Gilmartin
Marie Micari, People of
the Parish
Angelina Porcelli, Tom
Souhrada, John Borucke,
Cecile E. Corrigan
Mass in Spanish
Lois Mitchell
Financial Realities and Stewardship
The January 25th collection was $7096.00. Our Lady
of the Hamptons Collection was $2242.00. Thank you
for your generosity.
HAMPTON CENTER
February 1—J. McCarthy
Memorial donations
February 6—Sr. M. Assunta, Sr. B. McKenna
To donate the flowers on the altar or bread and wine and/
or candles offered at Mass each week, please contact the
parish office.
February 8—C & J Mottern
Rosary—February 5—M. Lane
Pastor’s Letter
January 31 / February 1
First Snowfall
Dear Parish Family,
It was quite a storm this week. As I watched the snow I
remembered learning poems about snow when I was in
school. In those days I thought of snow as an unquestioned
gift from God — a divine break from schoolwork and a
neighborhood transformed into a playground. That was long
before we received 24-hour live storm center reports of our
efforts to battle an epic storm and restore our world to
normalcy.
I loved the poem “The First Snow Fall” by James Russell
Lowell. Its first few lines seemed to capture the beautiful way
a snowfall can transform our seeing of the world. Actually, I
probably did not read much further. I was happy to read
about the winter wonderland in Lowell’s description. In those
days it was plenty for me.
But the father in the poem has some very serious things on his
mind - his grief and loss of a child. Is the snowfall a beautiful
blessing in his world of pain? I am not sure. But he answers
his child’s questions with confidence and with grace: only the
all good Father who cares for us below makes the snow.
These days we have so few experiences of power beyond
us. A winter storm seems to shatter the illusion that we have
everything planned, that all is under control. It is good for us,
I think, to deal with a power beyond us. I do know this:
God’s power delights and blesses us and sometimes frightens
and confuses us. It is always with reverence and awe that we
stand before this power beyond us.
The poet captures what the storm center cannot.
The Snow had begun in the gloaming,
And busily all the night
Had been heaping field and highway
With a silence deep and white.
Every pine and fir and hemlock
Wore ermine too dear for an earl,
And the poorest twig on the elm-tree
Was ridged inch deep with pearl.
From sheds new-roofed with Carrara
Came Chanticleer’s muffled crow,
The stiff rails softened to swan’s-down,
And still fluttered down the snow.
I stood and watched by the window
The noiseless work of the sky,
And the sudden flurries of snow-birds,
Like brown leaves whirling by.
I thought of a mound in sweet Auburn
Where a little headstone stood;
How the flakes were folding it gently,
As did robins the babes in the wood.
Up spoke our own little Mabel,
Saying, “Father, who makes it snow?”
And I told of the good All-father
Who cares for us here below.
Again I looked at the snow-fall,
And thought of the leaden sky
That arched o’er our first great sorrow,
When that mound was heaped so high.
I remembered the gradual patience
That fell from that cloud like snow,
Flake by flake, healing and hiding
The scar that renewed our woe.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
And again to the child I whispered,
“The snow that husheth all,
Darling, the merciful Father
Alone can make it fall!”
Rev. Michael A. Vetrano
Then, with eyes that saw not, I kissed her;
And she, kissing back, could not know
That my kiss was given to her sister,
Folded close under deepening snow.
A Note from Religious Education Director:
Jennifer Ferrantino
Religious Ed had a very busy weekend last week! We had our young
students receive the sacrament of Reconciliation and our Confirmation
candidates attended our Enrollment Mass! Thank you to all those who
made these events enriching and wonderful!
As we continue to prepare for sacraments and furthering our love for the Gospel I am reminded of a
short excerpt from Max Lucado’s Book Grace for the Moment:
As we continue to help our students to live out their faith every day, this may be a good reminder as
to how to achieve those goals.
In case of inclement weather please check WLNG radio. If Southampton Schools are closed due to
weather Religious Ed will be closed also. Thank you!
Confirmation Date: May 14, 2015 at 4:30 PM
Bishop Robert Brennan, Celebrant
Religious Education
I choose love…
No occasion justifies hatred;
no injustice warrants bitterness. I choose love
Today I will love God and what God loves.
I choose joy…
I will invite God to be the God of circumstance.
I will refuse the temptation to be cynical.
The tool of the lazy thinker. I will refuse to see
People as anything less than human beings,
Created by God. I will refuse to see any problem as
Anything less than an opportunity to see God.
I choose peace…
I will live forgiven. I will forgive so that I may live.
Altar Servers Needed!
We are looking for more young people to become Altar Servers. If
your child is in grades 3-8 and would like to become an altar server
please contact Mary Adamczyk at 283-4991.
Grief: Coping with reminders after a loss ::
Around our Parish
Bereavement Group meets on Wednesdays at noon.
Grief doesn’t magically end at a certain point after a loved one’s death. Reminders
often bring back the pain of loss. Here’s help coping – and healing. To continue on
the path toward healing, know what to expect – and how to cope with reminders of
loss, a 6 week Bereavement Group meets on Wednesdays with Deacon Carl Sanfilippo. Anyone
interested please call the parish office at 283-0097 Ext 0.
Feast of St. Blaise :: Blessing of Throats
Tuesday, February 3
The traditional blessing of throats for our protection from sickness and
spiritual health will be celebrated as part of our 8 AM morning mass. Come
receive this special blessing.
Lent Draws Near
Help Gather Last Years Palm
Lent and Easter are early this year. Lent begins on February 18th—
Ash Wednesday. As many Catholics know, the ashes used on Ash
Wednesday come from the burning of last year’s palm branches. To
help us celebrate this connection, you are all invited to bring palm
from last year to church on the weekend of February 14/15 so that they
may be used to mark the beginning of Lent this year.
Lenten Mission 2015
Meeting Jesus
This Lent our parish will welcome Fr. Pat
Kelly for a three night mission, March 9, 10,
11. A native of Ireland and a member of the
African Mission Society, Father Pat’s whole
priesthood has been devoted to mission
work. He has served the poorest of God’s
poor and will share with us in wit and song
how he has met Jesus along the way. Please
inspiration.
Real Food!
A Telecare Event featuring some people you know.
This fall Father Mike, Chef
Rudy Gambino of La
Parmigiana, daughter, Faith
and friends, were guests of
Msgr. Jim Vlaun on his
Telecare TV show: Real Food.
See the schedule below for
the air times of this program
Episode Dates and Times
Sun Jan 25 – 9:30 pm
Mon Jan 26 – 6:30 am, 1 pm and 8:00 pm
Tue Jan 27 – 6:30 am and 9:30 pm
Wed Jan 30 – 6:30 am, 1 pm and 10:00 pm
Thu Jan 31 – 6:30 am
Fri Feb 1 – 6:30 am, 1 pm and 9:30 pm
Sat Feb 2 – 6:30 am, 1pm and 9:30 pm
Cablevision Channel 29
Verizon FiOS - Channel 296
Time Warner – 471
Upcoming Events
set aside these three evenings of faith and
Dear Friends,
Although the official end of our In Nomine Domini renewal was
Thanksgiving, donations and pledges continue to come in and many
parishioners found the Christmas season a wonderful time to make a gift. The
In Nomine Domini fund is an ongoing part of our parish and parishioners and
friends are welcome to support it at any time. You will find a full listing of all
those who have pledged their support on our website and in this bulletin you
will find those whose pledges were received since mid-December.
New In Nomine Domini Members
The Dreams R Us Foundation
Ann Enstine
New Stewards
Paul & Elizabeth DiCenso
Michaela Keszler
Jonathan & Linda Platt
Jean & Martin Shafiroff
Bob & Emily Spinna
Carolyn Dircks Van Riper FNDT
St. Andrew’s Dune Church
New Supporters
Roger & Mary Brangan
Dan & Sally Breen
Bradley & Paulette Corsair
Trudy & Leonel Pereira
Nicole Pisano
John & Joanne Taggart
Gene & Dee Travers
Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Vallarta
Nicole William
Edmund Zebrowski
Roberto & Joanne DeGuardiola
Susan & Mark Fitzgerald
Robin E. Lawford
Mr. & Mrs. James L. Prouty
In Nomine Domini Fund Preserving our Heritage Building our Future
I would like to make my gift in ____ payments over □ One Year □ Two Years
Name______________________________ Address: ___________________________
Telephone: _________________________
A check payable to Sacred Heart Church – In Nomine Domini is enclosed or please charge $__________ to MC Visa Amex
Card Number______________________ Exp:______________
Signature__________________________ Security Code ______
Founders
□ $100,000
□ $75,000
□ $50,000
In Nomine Domini Members
□ $25,000
□ $15,000
□ $10,000
Stewards
□ $5000
□ $2500
□ $1000
Supporters
□ $500
□ $250
□ Other_____
Our Lady of the Hamptons
Due to the snow storm and school closings, the Bucks for Books raffle date has been changed to March to
accommodate those who were unable to meet the deadline for submission. Please contact the school for
additional raffle tickets!
SOUTHAMPTON…….Seven OLH students have been awarded academic scholarships to attend Catholic high
schools in September, based upon their achievement on the fall Catholic High Schools Entrance Examinations.
Sarah, Charlotte Ferguson, Hannah Tuma, Anna Hoffman,
Finn Kelly, and Patrick Tuminski received
scholarships from Bishop McGann-Mercy .
Life. They were able to visit with Congressman Zeldin and other representatives, participate in a special liturgy
and rally. On the following day, the students worked as a team preparing amenities for residents at Maureen’s
Haven.
Mrs. Erin Stadelman and her Technology students from Prep 7 received special awards for capturing first and
second place in a special Technology competition sponsored by the Diocese of Rockville Centre. The teams
were challenged to build functioning and speedy roller coasters from common household materials. First place
winners: Tara Spring, Kendall Miller and Serena May. Runners-up: Cole Nunez, Brian Conigliaro and Liam
Rego.
Information packets and registration materials are available at the school now, leading toward September
2015 enrollment. Registration for prospective kindergarten students (must be 5 years old prior to November
30, 2015), and grades one through five must be completed before March 1. Admission to the OLH prep (grades
6,7,8) in the newly constructed complex is limited but available.
We invite parishioners and friends to learn more about Our Lady of the Hamptons by visiting the website
www.olh.org. Tours can be arranged at any time, by calling 283-9140.
Bishop McGann—Mercy to offer “one-stop” Registration for the
2015-2016 school year
Bishop McGann-Mercy Diocesan Junior High and High School in Riverhead will hold registration for new
students for the upcoming 2015-2016 school year on Saturday, February 7th from 9 am – 12 pm.
All incoming 7th – 11th graders and parents are strongly encouraged to attend this “onestop” registration event. Bring all required paperwork from the registration packet.
Bishop McGann-Mercy Diocesan High School is located at 1225 Ostrander Avenue, Riverhead, NY.
For more information on registration or attending Bishop McGann-Mercy Diocesan Junior High and High
School, please call the Admissions office at 631.727.5900, ext. 335.
Regional School News
The students of Prep 7 at OLH were part of a special delegation to Washington, DC for the annual March for
Life Corner :: SHJM Respect Life Ministry
RESOURCES FOR THOSE SEEKING AN ALTERNATIVE TO ABORTION:
Rockville Centre Diocese, 516-678-5800, ext.626, www.drvc.org/respectlife
Priests for Life, 888-735-3448, www.priestsforlife.org
Birthright, 631-728-8900, 800-550-4900
Healing post-abortion: Rachel's Vineyard, 877-467-3463,
www.rachelsvineyard.org
Life Issues discussed for young adults: www.loveandfidelity.org
The Faith that Does Justice
Women's Health Issues -- a Catholic based approach: www.popepaulvi.com
Volunteers needed for Human Resources
Are you able to help out on Wednesdays to deliver food to homebound?
Meals are put together for people who are homebound and their caregivers on
Wednesdays. Drivers are needed to deliver the food. If you can help please
call Kerry at 631-283-6415. Thanks so much!!
Reflections On the Gospel from Pax Christi
February 1, 2015
The key message in Sunday’s readings is “Repent.” This is a message for all times and all peoples.
One of the greatest evils repeated throughout human history and demanding repentance is genocide,
and one of the worst examples of genocide was the Jewish holocaust during WWII. Amazingly,
however, the holocaust also gave us some of the greatest lessons of human endurance, faith, hope, and
love. On Sunday, February 8th, 2015, Pax Christi Metro New York is hosting Etty, a one-woman play
about Etty Hillesum, one of the holocaust’s greatest messengers of those lessons. Etty was a young
Dutch Jewish woman living in Amsterdam during World War II who wrote prolifically about her
loves, her work, her deep faith, and her moment in history. In the process, she challenges us to rethink
questions of resistance and humanity and to consider our own responsibility in today’s world of fear
and struggle. Susan Stein will perform and lead a discussion in St. Joseph’s Church, Sixth Avenue
between Washington Place and Waverly Place in Greenwich Village, starting at 2:30 PM. Reserve
your space now by contacting the PCMNY office at [email protected] or 212-420-0250 or by
going to www.nycharities.org. Seats are $25 in advance, $30 at the door, and $15 with a student ID.
Couple Communication : A
Valentines Event
Dinner and a Talk on Thursday
February 12 at 6:30 pm
Stewardship Opportunities
Would you like to put your business at the service of SHJM? Contact
the rectory if you can help us:
Electrical Work
Our bell tower renewal will require running wire from the bell controller in the
sacristy to the bell tower. This includes several low voltage cables for control and
possibly a new 110 service wire. It is about 75 feet from back to front through the
crawl space and about 30 feet up the tower. Must be licensed work. Interested in
helping?
Running Outdoor conduit
We need 4” underground conduit from our rectory to the church to accommodate
cable for internet and security wiring. Mostly lawn to trench, one sidewalk and one
driveway to cross.
Remember: The value of work done by businesses or professionals is tax deductible as a
charitable contribution...
New Programs at the Basilica
What could be better than a wonderful meal and a
opportunity to grow in your relationship to that
someone special. Join us at the Plaza Café for
dinner and a talk by Fr. Mike: How to talk so your spouse will listen — how to
listen so your spouse will talk!
Couples young and old will enjoy this event. Prix Fixe Dinner is $35 per person and
includes a complimentary glass of wine. If you would like to be part of organizing
this event or would like to attend please contact Fr. Mike at [email protected]
Reservations can be made by calling the Plaza Café at 283-9323.
Welcome:
The Basilica Parish of Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary welcomes the following newly baptized child with joy:
James Patrick Doyle
Ministries in Need of Your Help
Lectors, Ushers, Eucharistic Ministers
Spirituality
Just about every one of our masses can use additional Lectors, Ushers, and Eucharistic Ministers. I
would especially love to see some of the youngest members of our parish be of service in this way.
Our 5 PM mass on Sunday needs the most support right now. We are often very short of all three
ministries at this mass. If you are interested please contact Fr. Mike [email protected].
Training will be held on April 25th at McGann Mercy High School.
Sexton for Saturday 5 PM
Fancy word but a sexton is a person who opens and closes the church! We need someone who is
available after the 5 PM mass on Saturdays, especially when we have visiting priests. It takes just
about 10 minutes to close and secure our church at the end of the day. Interested? Please contact Fr.
Mike [email protected]
Adult Faith Opportunities for Prayer & Study
Bible Study :: meets every Tuesday at 1 PM in the upper meeting room of the Parish Center. New members
are always welcome!
Spiritual Book Group :: meeting every Tuesday at 1 PM in the dining room of the Parish Center. New
members are always welcome!
Secular Franciscans :: meet on the second Sunday of the month in the dining room of the Parish Center after
the 11 AM Mass. Would you like to know more about us? Please come to our meeting. Bring a bag lunch and
we will supply the coffee.
Resurrection Prayer Group meets on Thursdays at 7 PM in the Parish Center. Come share your healing gifts
with us. All are welcome.
We pray for the sick of our Parish and Community
Winnie Chin
John Bishop
Robert O’Shea
Suzanne Parillo
Gwendolyn Porter
Eileen Finlay
Roger Williams
Robert Melter
Daniel Sheerin
Stan Witkowski
Anne O’Brien
Anna Norsic
Joseph Lyons
J T Welker
Marcelle Enne
Peg Jordan
Paul Beatty, Sr.
Philip Masi
Patricia Kahl
Dorothy Higgins
Michael Kelley
Aubrie Press Rodecker
Drew Bodin
Ann Blackmore
Perry DeLalio
Dottie Brown
Eileen Birnholz
Bobby & Caroline Parillo Mary Ann Tupper
Patricia Jordan
Christina Haag
Susan Katzer
Macario Yat de Leon
Seguro de Salud para Niños - La representante de
Fidelis Care, Konny Tapias, estará en el Apostolado
Hispano los miércoles de las 10 AM hasta la 1:00 PM,
para ayudar con seguro de salud para los niños.
Taller de Coros – El Tercer Taller de Coros será el
sábado, 21 de febrero a las 8:00 AM a las 3:00 PM en
el apostolado Hispano en Southampton. Llame a
Maria Cintrón para avisarle que vendrás.
Cursillo Prematrimonial - A los interesados en
contraer matrimonio por la iglesia católica, les estamos
informando que el Cursillo Prematrimonial si iniciará
el 1º de febrero. Las reuniones serán los domingos de
las 9:00 AM hasta las 12 de mediodía en Southampton.
Taller para la Protección de los Niños - El sábado, 21
de febrero, a las 10:00 AM habrá un taller sobre la
protección de los niños en la escuela de la iglesia en
Montauk. El taller enseña sobre la realidad del abuso sexual
a menores. Es muy informativo y además nos capacita para
prevenir el abuso. Uno puede inscribirse para el taller por el
internet en la página www.drvc.org o allí en la puerta.
Pedimos que no traigan niños menores de 18 años al taller.
Rincón de Información
Curso Pre-Bautismal
Domingo, 22 de febrero, a la 1:30 PM en el Apostolado
o las 5 PM en la iglesia en East Hampton. Favor de
llevar la copia del acta de nacimiento del niño.
Bautizos en Southampton serán el 1º de febrero, el 1º
de marzo, el 5 de abril y el 3 de mayo.
El Asesor de Inmigración de Caridades Católicas
En el Apostolado Hispano el 12 de febrero, de las 2:00
a las 5:00 PM.
Comunidad de Oración para Adultos y Familias
Los martes a las 7:30 PM en la el salón parroquial. El
tercer martes de cada mes se reúne en la iglesia para la
hora santa.
Divina Misericordia - Misa en la Basílica el cuarto
miércoles de cada mes a las 8:00 PM.
Preparación Pre Matrimonial – Para casarse por la
iglesia, haga una cita para una entrevista con el P.
Marvin o el P. Esteban. El curso pre-matrimonial se da
por seis domingos, de las 9 AM al mediodía
comenzando el primer domingo de junio, octubre o
febrero.
Requisitos para el Bautismo de un Niño
Curso: Para bautizar a su hijo, es necesario que los
padres y padrinos asistan al curso pre-bautismal.
Padrinos: Debe escoger a los padrinos conscientes de
los requisitos. Los padrinos tienen que ser católicos
bautizados, confirmados y que han hecho su Primera
Comunión y deben poder comulgar. El padrino
(madrina) debe ser un(a) soltero(a) o debe ser casado
por la iglesia.
Permisos: Si viven afuera de la zona servida por el
Apostolado Hispano, necesitan una carta de su párroco
dándonos permiso para bautizar su hijo.
La Candelaria - El lunes, 2 de febrero, se celebrará la
fiesta de la Presentación del Señor, o sea la Candelaria.
Habrá una Misa en Hampton Bays a las 4:00 PM y una Padre Esteban: Cel: 631-375-1001; Fax: 631-287-0986
Misa en la Basílica en Southampton a las 7:00 PM.
Apostolado Hispano: 631-283-4379; Fax: 631-287-7123
Horas del Apostolado: Miércoles, Jueves y Viernes -2-4
PM
APOSTOLADO HISPANO
Los signos del
Reino de Dios Jesús acompaña
sus palabras con
numerosos
"milagros,
prodigios y
signos" que
manifiestan que el
Reino está
presente en Él.
Ellos atestiguan
que Jesús es el
Mesías anunciado.
Los signos que
lleva a cabo Jesús testimonian que el Padre le ha
enviado. Invitan a creer en Jesús. Concede lo que le
piden a los que acuden a él con fe. Por tanto, los
milagros fortalecen la fe en Aquel que hace las obras
de su Padre: éstas testimonian que él es Hijo de Dios.
Pero también pueden ser "ocasión de escándalo". No
pretenden satisfacer la curiosidad ni los deseos
mágicos. A pesar de tan evidentes milagros, Jesús es
rechazado por algunos.
Al liberar a algunos hombres de los males terrenos del
hambre, de la injusticia, de la enfermedad y de la
muerte, Jesús realizó unos signos mesiánicos; no
obstante, no vino para abolir todos los males aquí
abajo, sino a liberar a los hombres de la esclavitud más
grave, la del pecado, que es el obstáculo en su vocación
de hijos de Dios y causa de todas sus servidumbres
humanas.
La venida del Reino de Dios es la derrota del reino de
Satanás: "Pero si por el Espíritu de Dios expulso yo los
demonios, es que ha llegado a vosotros el Reino de
Dios". Los exorcismos de Jesús liberan a los hombres
del dominio de los demonios. Anticipan la gran
victoria de Jesús sobre "el príncipe de este mundo".
Por la Cruz de Cristo será definitivamente establecido
el Reino de Dios: (CCE, §547-550).
Kid’s Page 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time February 1, 2015