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84 Carleton Avenue * Central Islip, New York 11722
Phone: 631-234-6535 * Fax: 631-234-7474 * Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stjohnofgodparish.org
Rev. Christopher Nowak, Pastor
Pastoral Staff
Rev. Fidel Cruz, Associate Pastor
Dcn. Ronald J. Gillette
Dcn. José Valdez
Ms. Sharon Swift, Principal OLPROV Reg. School
Sr. Valerie Scholl, CSJ, Pastoral Associate/Admin.
Parish Center: 631-234-6535
Religious Education: 631-234-4040
Outreach Office: 631-234-1884
Cemetery Office: 631-234-8297
Parish Office Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
(For Mass Cards)
Emergency Sick Calls Any Time
Sunday Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Chapel
Sunday: 8:00 AM Church
9:30 AM Church
11:00 AM Chapel
(1st Sunday Family Mass)
Bilingual Special Needs Mass
With Special Blessings to the sick
1st Sunday of every month: 4:00PM Chapel
Weekday Masses
Monday – Saturday: 9:00 AM Church
Devotions
Miraculous Medal Novena: Monday at 9:00 AM Mass
Sacraments
Reconciliation: Saturday at 4:00 PM in the Church or by
appointment. Please call the Parish Center: 631-234-6535.
Baptism: 1st Sunday at 2:00 PM. Parents or Legal Guardian must
set up appointment with a Staff Member at least 1 month before the
baptism. Please call 631-234-6535. All requirements must be filed
two (2) weeks before Baptismal Class.
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
631-234-6324
www.olprov.org
Ms. Carmen Roncal, Pastoral Associate
Mr. Guillermo Felix, Music Director
Mr. Jack Lafferty, Pastoral Associate Fundraising/CMA
Mrs. Maggie Martin, Dir. Religious Education
Mrs. Ana Sullivan, Parish Social Ministry Coordinator
STAFF DUTY HOURS
Rev. Christopher Nowak: Mon & Thu. 5:00-7:00pm
Rev. Fidel Cruz: Tue 6:00-9:00pm & Fri. 5:00-7:00pm
Dcn. José Valdez: Fri. 7:00-9:00pm &
Sunday by Appointment/Cita
Mr. Jack Lafferty: Wed. 4:00-6:00pm & Fri. 4:00-7:00pm
Sra. Carmen Roncal: Tue & Thu. 5:30-7:30pm
Misas En Español
Vigilia Sábado: 7:00 PM Capilla
(1er Sábado Misa para Jóvenes)
Domingo:
9:30 AM Capilla
12:30 PM Capilla
(1er Domigo Misa de Familia)
Martes:
7:00 PM Capilla
Adoration & Benediction
1st Friday of the Month:
English 9:30 AM to Noon Church
Español 7:00 PM to 8:00PM Church
Sacramentos
Bautizos en Español
4to Domingo de cada mes, 2:00 PM .
Padres o Guardián Legal son los únicos que deben solicitar el
Bautizo para sus niños y hacer una cita con un Miembro Pastoral
con anticipación, por lo menos 30 días. Llame 631-234-6535. Todos
los requisitos deben estar en archivo dos (2) semanas antes de la
clase Pre-Bautismal.
Confesiones: Los sábados a las 4:00 PM o con cita. Llame al
Centro Pastoral.
Primera Comunión y Confirmación:
Niños de 6 hasta los 17 años deben asistir a las clases de Educación
Religiosa de acuerdo a su edad. Llame: 631-234-4040
Sacramentos Para los Adultos: (18 años en adelante)
Las clases para los adultos son los domingos a las 11:00 AM. Para
más información llame 234-6535
Matrimonio: Inscribirse 6 meses antes de la fecha de la boda.
Llame: 631-234- 6535 para hablar con un miembro del Clérigo
que habla Español.
Nuestra Señora de la Providencia Escuela Católica
Pre-K (4 años) hasta 8vo grado
631-234-6324
www.olprov.org
DECEMBER 25, 2016  THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
Mass Intentions for the Week of December 25
Monday
– 9:00AM – Michael & Susan Brennan
Tuesday
– 9:00AM – Jim McEvoy
Wednesday – 9:00AM – For the Protection of
the Unborn
Thursday – 9:00AM – Mary & Joseph McDonough
Friday
– 9:00AM – Rosa Maria Lopez and
Cristobal Lopez
Saturday – 9:00AM – Gisele Louis
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5:00PM _ Charles Doyle
Sunday
– 8:00AM – Society of Prayer &
The People of St John of God
– 9:30AM – Elizabeth Brennan
– 11:00AM – Benefactors of St John of God
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday
– St. Stephen, The First Martyr
Acts 6:8-10, 7:54-59
Mt 10:17-22
Tuesday
– St. John, Apostle & Evangelist
1 Jn 1:1-4
Jn 20:1a,2-8
Wednesday – The Holy Innocents, Martyrs
1 Jn 1:5—2:2
Mt 2:13-18
Thursday – St. Thomas Becket, Bishop and
Martyr
1 Jn 2:3-11
Lk 2:22-35
Friday
– The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary
and Joseph
Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Col 3:12-21 or
3:12-17
Mt 2:13-15, 19-23
Saturday – St. Sylvester I, Pope
Jn 1:1-18
1 Jn 2:18-21
Sunday
– Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother
of God
Nm 6:22-27 Gal 4:4-7 Lk 2:16-21
PRAY FOR OUR FAITHFUL DEPARTED
ROSEMARY MINERVA
(Jean Milone’s sister)
Flower Offering Envelopes
We are thankful for your donations in the name of your loved
ones. Place in the Flower Offering Envelopes that you will find
around the Church and Chapel. It will help us beautify the
liturgical environment and the sanctuary for
Christmas.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
For This year our break even amount is $10,000.
Please consider increasing what you offer in the collection
by several dollars or even $5 per household. That would be
a blessing!
Fr. Chris
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GRACIAS POR SU GENEROSIDAD
Para este año nuestro Presupuesto Parroquial es
$10,000. Por favor considere aumentar algunos dólares
más o talvez $5. por familia. Eso sería una bendición!
Padre Chris
Weekends of December 17 & 18
Sharing One’s Resources in the Parish
SUNDAY
COLLECTION
$15,000
$14,000
$13,000
$12,000
$10,055.
$11,000
$10,000
ATTENDANCE
$9,000
$8,000
1,224
$7,000
$6,000
0
Budget
Actual
$10,000
$10,055
THANKS!!
PLEASE CONSIDER PUTTING SAINT JOHN OF GOD
PARISH IN YOUR WILL
Consider making a bequest to your Parish of St. John of God. Your gift will allow
the parish to continue God’s work here in
Central Islip for generations to come.
BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL S
WEEK OF DECEMBER 25, 2016
In Memory of
KEVIN BRENNAN & JOSEPH SHEA
Requested by: Cathy & Mary
SPECIAL
COLLECTION
DATE
JANUARY 15: MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS
Sobres de Ofrendas Para las Flores
Agradecemos sus donaciones en nombre de su
ser querido colocadas en los sobres para las Ofrendas de
Flores, los cuales usted encontrara alrededor de la Iglesia y la
Capilla. Ello nos ayudará a embellecer el ambiente litúrgico y el
santuario con flores y adornos de Navidad.
SEE WHAT’S NEW ON OUR WEB PAGE
www.stjohnofgodparish.org
Mass Presiders’ Schedule: January, 2017
Calendar of Events: January, 2017
Visit us at www.facebook.com/stjohnofgodci
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES CORNER
ESQUINA MINISTERIOS LITURGICOS
JR. LECTORS REHEARSAL: For children
who want to serve at weekend masses in
English. Open to children who are confirmed
or preparing to receive Confirmation.
THURSDAYS: 7:00PM ~ CHAPEL
FAMILY MASS CHILDREN
LECTORS REHEARSALS
WEDNESDAYS/M I ER COLES: 5:30pm—CHURCH
CHOIRS REHEARSALS
SPA 9:30AM ADULT CHOIR:
WEDNESDAYS: 7:00pm—CAPILLA
ENG. ADULT CHOIR:
WEDNESDAYS: 8:00pm—CHURCH
SPA 7:00PM (SAB.) CHOIR:
THURSDAYS: 6:30pm—CHURCH
JOVENES CHOIR:
MONDAYS: 7:30pm—CHURCH
CHILDREN FOR LIFE CHOIR:
FRIDAYS: 4:30-pm—CHAPEL
BENEDICTION & ADORATION
FIRST FRIDAY
JANUARY 6th, 2017
9:30AM TO 12NOON
in Church—English
7:00PM to 8:00PM
in Church—Español
From Father Chris and the entire Parish
Staff, we would like to wish all a very
Happy, Healthy and Bbessed
New Year!!!
Office Holiday Hours for
New Year’s Day
The Parish Office will be
Closed on December 31st
St. John of God Pray for ...
Frank Antonawich
Ines Betancourt
Sue Bond
William M. Burke, Sr.
Debra Canini
Angelo Cristiano
Anita L. Denton
Eileen Derenye
Donna Dixon
Mark Dixon
James Falk
Kathleen Falk
Michael Falk
Patricia Falk
Josephine García
Zidnia García
Chris Gómez
Elizabeth Gould
Jocelyn Guzman
Barbara Henes
María R. Hernández
Melvin Hernández
Pedro O. Hernández
Helmo Jaime
Bill Keoning
Troy Liddell
Thomas MacMillan
Sharon Mass
Rosemary Mead
Jack Moloney
Balesi Morales
Ines Moreno
Jairo Moreno
Cheryl Morse
Pearl Murphy
Bob Olanick
Benjamin Orellana
José Orellana
Nora Orellana
Jorge Pereira
Johnny Pérez
Nathan Poon
Isa Reyes
Samuel Sambolin
Myra Sánchez
Iris Santiago
Mary Shea
Herminia Silva
John Smith
Carmen Soto
Natalie Stergakos
Ed Stevens
Ann Suozzo
Elba Gloria Torres Ortiz
Daniella Vargas
Cathy Watral
Roderick William
Brittany Williams
The above Names will be kept until December 2016.
If you would like to add or keep them in January 2017,
please call Parish Office 631-234-6535.
Names will be placed for a MONTH.
PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING OUR MILITARY:
Tara Forester
Trevor Machin
Chris Benitez
Michael J. Byrne
Thomas Jackson
Oscar Robert Vera
Evan Barnes
Ma hew V. Balestrieri
Devon Berrios
Logan Seymour
Richard Dekanchuk James Krauss
Thomas Krauss
THANK YOU IN DEFENDING THE
FREEDOM OF OUR NATION
If your loved ones or if you know of someone
who is called to serve in the military, please submit their names at the Parish Center 631-2346535.
The families thank you for your prayers.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Our Lady of Providence
Regional School
Accredited by the Middle States
Association of Colleges and Schools
PARISH OUTREACH OFFICE
Ana Sullivan, Coordinator
Telephone: 631-234-1884
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82 Carleton Ave, Central Islip, NY 11722
Phone: (631) 234-6324 Fax: (631) 234-6360
www.olprov.org Like us on Facebook
Ms. Sharon Swift, Principal
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
It is hard to believe that we are already near January and
our plans for Catholic Schools Week are in progress. We
invite you to come and see our school. The principal,
teachers, parents and students will be available to speak in
Spanish and English about our school community! Come by
to visit with us! Hablamos Español!
¿Cuánto está pagando por el cuidado de su niño(a)?
Considere: PreK ó Kindergarten para su niño(a) con
un programa por la mañana de cuidado desde las 7:15am y uno
por la tarde hasta las 5:45 pm y todo esto con una Educacion
Católica!! Pre K (4 años antes de 12/1/2016). Programa de
Mañana y Tarde: $250/mes/niño (2016-2017)
¡Esto se puede proporcionar sin hacer tanto gasto!
INSCRIBA A SU NIÑO/A YA!
UNBUENCOMIENZOTERMINAENEXITO!
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How much are you paying for Day Care?
Consider: Pre K or Kindergarten for your child
with early drop off (as early as 7:15 am) and late pick up
(as late as 5:45 pm) and they get a Catholic Education!
Pre K (4 years old by 12/1/2017). Morning & After
School Program: $250/month/child (2016-2017)
More affordable than daycare!
ENROLL YOUR CHILD NOW!
AGOODSTARTENDSINSUCCESS!
Pre-K - 4 years old by 12/1/2017
REGISTRATION for Our Lady of Providence
School begins on Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Pre-K – 8 Grades
Documents: Birth and Baptism Certificates, Proof of Immunization, Copy of Latest Report Card (Gr. 1-3), Copy of Lastest 3
Report Cards (Gr. 4-8). Fee: Non-refundable Registration fee
of $150.
For more information please visit our website: www.olprov.org
or call 631-234-6324
World’s Finest Candy Sale
The World’s Finest Candy Sale is about to begin
on January 5th and will end on February 6th. The highest
sales in school will get $100, 2nd highest sales in school will
get $50 and 3rd highest sales in school will receive a week
of free lunch. This is a fundraiser to improve our school;
please consider helping our students. Your help will be
much appreciated. Each chocolate bar is only $1.
OUR OUTREACH CENTER is in need of following:
* Diapers: Size 3, 4 and 5
Any donation can be dropped off in the Outreach on Monday
through Thursday between 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
FOOD PANTRY HOURS
Tuesday/Wednesday: 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon
Monday/Thursday: 6:00 P.M. – 7:15 P.M.
THRIFT SHOP HOURS
Monday to Thursday: 10:00 A.M – 2:00 P.M.
Monday & Thursday: 6:00 P.M. – 7:15 P.M.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
We are seeking an On Call facilities maintenance worker
with flexible weekday availability to work on an On Call/
As Needed basis. Basic requirements include: HS/
GED, 1+ yrs. general maintenance experience; ability to
lift & move up to 50 lbs.; valid NYS Driver’s License;
flexible weekday availability.
To apply, transmit resume & cover letter via email or fax.
Please reference “On Call Maintenance” in the
subject line of your email/fax. Fax: 516.733.7038
Email: [email protected]
MEDICAID SERVICE COORDINATOR
FULL TIME
We have an immediate opening for a Medicaid Service
Coordinator (MSC) based in our Disabilities Services offices
in Amityville, NY. The MSC coordinates support services for
individuals with developmental disabilities and their families
in Nassau and Suffolk.
Our ideal candidate will have a BA/BS in Human Services or
related discipline, at least 1 year experience working with
developmentally disabled individuals (case management
experience preferred), a valid NYS Driver’s License, and the
ability to travel island-wide to visit clients.To apply, transmit
resume & cover letter via email or fax.
Please reference “Medicaid Service Coordinator” in the
subject line of your email/fax. Fax to: 516-733-7038
Email: [email protected]
For a full listing of jobs and descriptions, please go to
www.catholiccharities.cc and click on “jobs” tab.
Catholic Charities – An Equal Opportunity Employer
Saint John of God Religious Education
Touching Hearts ~ Changing Lives
Mrs. Maggie Martin, Director
Telephone: 631-234-4040 ~ Email:
[email protected]
The Office of Religious Education is
closed and there are NO CLASSES.
We will re-open on Tuesday, January 3,
2017 at 10:00am.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas
and a Blessed, Healthy &
Happy New Year!
Exciting things are happening in Religious
Education!
FAVORITE QUOTE!
THE FIRST TO APOLOGIZE
IS THE BRAVEST,
THE FIRST TO FORGIVE
IS THE STRONGEST,
THE FIRST TO FORGET
IS THE HAPPIEST.
Maureen Butler
If you have a favorite quote, please
send to [email protected] or
give a typed copy to the Parish Center.
COPIES OF CHILDREN’S
BULLETINS
and
COMMENTARY FOR
LECTIO DIVINA ARE AT THE
CHURCH & CHAPEL VESTIBULES
MANOS PARA LIMPIAR EL MUNDO
HANDS ON TO CLEAN THE WORLD
No tires basura en las calles y carreteras
Do not throw garbage on the streets and highways
Concientiza a tu Familia
Make your Family aware
Saturday, January 7, 2017
Meet us at SJOG Parking Lot ~ 2:00PM
COME TO HELP US CLEAN THE STREETS
AROUND SJOG PARISH
ALTAR SERVERS PARTY
JANUARY 6th, 2017
6:00—9:00PM
CAFETERIA
DO NOT MISS!!
NO FALTES!!
PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING
REUNION CONSEJO PASTORAL
THURSDAY, JANUARY 5th, 2017
JUEVES 5 DE ENERO, 2017
7:30PM ~ SMALLCAFETERIA
A REPRESENTATIVE OF EACH
MINISTRY/GROUP MUST ATTEND
UN REPRESENTANTE DE CADA
MINISTERIO/GRUPO DEBE ASISTIR
IN NEED OF A CAR: Fr. Fidel is looking for a USED
car that runs well and is not that expensive. Please
contact the Parish Office if you or someone you know is selling a car, please call:
631-234-6535.
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SE NECESITA UN CARRO: Padre Fidel
está buscando un carro USADO que funcione bien y no cueste tan caro. Por favor
llame a la Oficina Parroquial: 631-234-6535, si usted
conoce a alguien que este vendiendo uno.
NEW YEAR’S DAY, JANUARY 1, 2017
FEAST OF MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD
AÑO NUEVO, 1 DE ENERO, 2017
FIESTA DE MARÍA, MADRE DE DIOS
Vigil, December 31st
Church: 5:00PM (English)
Chapel: 7:00PM (Español)
Vigilia, 31 de Diciembre
Iglesia: 5:00PM (Inglés)
Capilla: 7:00PM (Español)
January 1st
1ro de Enero
Iglesia: 8:00AM, 9:30AM (Inglés)
Capilla: 11:00AM (Inglés)
Capilla: 9:30AM, 12:30PM (Español)
Church: 8:00AM, 9:30AM (English)
Chapel: 11:00AM (English)
Chapel: 9:30AM, 12:30PM (Español)
SAINT JOHN OF GOD
CELEBRATES
EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
“THREE KINGS visit JESUS”
“Toys for Tots”
Sunday, January 8, 2017
IGLESIA DE SAN JUAN DE DIOS
CELEBRA
LA EPIFANIA DEL SEÑOR
LOS TRES REYES MAGOS visitan a JESUS
“Toys for Tots”
DOMINGO 8 DE ENERO, 2017
2:00 to 3:30pm in Chapel.
2:00PM TO 3:30PM EN LA CAPILLA
All children between 1 to 12 years old are
welcomed.
We give each child a ticket with a number. We
call that number and the child with that ticket
number walks to the Seton Room to pick up
the gift.
Todos los niños entre los 1 a 12 años son
bienvenidos.
Le entregaremos a cada niño un boleto numerado. Cuando llamemos a ese numero, el
niño traerá ese boleto y caminará a la Sala
Seton a recojer su regalo.
Toys supplied by donations to
Los regalos son proporcionados por donaciones a
Saint John of God Outreach
Saint John of God Outreach
RESPECT LIFE CORNER
ESQUINA RESPETO A LA VIDA
SIXTH MONTH
SEIS MESES
I am 6 months old now.
I just opened my eyes,
Before today,
they were sealed.
Ya tengo seis meses de
edad.
Ya puedo abrir mis ojos,
anteayer todavia
estaban sellados.
I wonder what you look like
I can hear sounds, too!
It’s great to have someone
praying for me.
MINISTRY to CATHOLICS of AFRICAN
ANCESTRY
INVITES YOU TO COME CELEBRATE
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
11:00am MASS ~ CHAPEL
SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 2017
Followed by a reception after Mass in cafeteria
Information: Ann Marie Brown: 631-553-4039
Quisiera saber como eres,
porque ahora tambien ya
escucho sonidos!
Que gusto me da
que sigas orando por mi.
MISA EN HONOR
VIRGEN DE LA ALTAGRACIA
(PROTECTORA DEL PUEBLO DOMINICANO)
SABADO 21 DE ENERO, 2017
7:00PM ~ CAPILLA
Recepción después de la Misa en la Cafeteria
Información: Elva 631-666-6117
Hilda 718-427-0053
MINISTERIO DE CATOLICOS DE ASCENDENCIA
AFRICANA
INVITA A UD. A CELEBRAR
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
MISA 11:00 AM ~ CAPILLA
Seguida de recepción en la Cafetería
Información: Ann Marie Brown 631-553-4039
TE ESPERAMOS!!!
Wishing You A Blessed Christmas:
We’ve been celebrating the Advent Season, a time
of Hope, Joy, and Expectation. We now are waiting
on “the promise” to be fulfilled…. God’s promise
that the little tiny infant lying in the manger will
transform the world into a world of peace and joy.
Our prayer for all of you this Christmas Season is
that you experience that joy, peace, and hope in
your hearts and in your families.
Father Chris and the Staff of
St. John of God Parish
Deseándole una Navidad Bendecida:
Hemos estado celebrando la temporada de
Adviento, tiempo de esperanza, alegría y
expectativa. Estamos ahora a la espera de
“la promesa” sea cumplida…. La promesa
de Dios de que el diminuto niño acostado
en el pesebre transformará el mundo
en un mundo de paz y alegría.
Nuestra oración para todos ustedes en
esta temporada de Navidad es que
experimenten la alegría, la paz y
la esperanza en sus corazones
y en sus familias.
Padre Chris y el Personal de
la Parroquia de San Juan de Dios
Christmas 2016
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ,
She was found with child by the Holy Spirit!
The profound beauty of this startling mystery touches our hearts and opens our spiritual eyes to the truth
that changes our lives and transforms the destiny of all of us who believe and proclaim the name of Emmanuel, God with Us, Jesus, Son of God made man. What makes this possible is God’s plan to redeem us
all. Two realities come together. One divine, the power of God’s love, the Holy Spirit, enters the human
heart of a simple Jewish maiden who readily accepts God’s Spirit into her heart. She in turn offers herself
totally to God’s by her FIAT: let it be done to me according to your W ord!
Small wonder that the angels sings as they behold Mary giving birth to Jesus, the divine Son now one with
us, fully one with us, save sin, so that we might become sharers of His life through Mary, the passage way
of divinity into humanity. Think of it. Contemplate it. The divine enters the world the same way all of us
did: through the womb of a loving mother, Think of it. Contemplate it. In a simple stable, surrounded by
shepherds with no material means but with the richness of being poor, utterly dependent on God’s loving
care, teaching us what truly matters in life: human love transformed by divine love, the human love of
family, the divine love of God, now joined not just this once but forever in an eternal covenant God makes
with us through his only begotten Son.
As we ponder and contemplate, we are invited to respond: respond with joyful prayer, respond with grateful hearts, respond with our love for the Child, the mother, the foster father with shepherds adoring and angels singing. But now that we, once again, have come spiritually to Bethlehem with them, we must not only
give thanks to God, we also must show His love through our own hearts and lives in imitation of the
generosity of the new born Child Who saves the world. My friends, this Christmas may the love of God
Who comes to us by the birth of Mary’s Son inspire us to renew our love for all the world, for our families
and our friends and, even more, for those who are poor and overlooked, those who are suffering or alone,
those who are so often “left out”, those who need us to show them the face of God which is the face of
Jesus Christ.
GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST AND ON EARTH PEACE TO PEOPLE OF GOOD WILL!
A JOYFUL AND BLESSED CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU WHOM I CARRY IN MY HEART!
Faithfully yours in Christ,
PO Box 9023, Rockville Centre, New York 11571-9023 * telephone 516-678-5800 * fax 516-678-3138 * www.drvc.org
Navidad , 2016
Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Jesucristo,
¡Ella se encontró que estaba embarazada por obra del Espíritu Santo!
La profunda belleza de este portentoso misterio toca nuestros corazones y abre nuestros ojos espirituales a
la verdad que cambia nuestras vidas y transforma el destino de todos los que creemos y proclamamos el
nombre de Emmanuel, Dios con Nosotros, Jesús, Hijo de Dios hecho hombre. Lo que hace esto posible es
el plan de Dios para redimirnos a todos. Dos realidades se unen. Una divina, el poder del amor de Dios, el
Espíritu Santo, entra en el corazón humano de una simple doncella Judía que acepta de manera natural al
Espíritu de Dios en su corazón. Ella a su vez se ofrece totalmente a Dios por medio de su FIAT: !Que se
haga en mi de acuerdo con tu Palabra!
No es de extrañar que los ángeles canten mientras contemplan a María dando a luz a Jesús, el Hijo divino
ahora uno con nosotros, totalmente uno con nosotros, salvó el pecado, para que podamos llegar a ser participes de su vida a través de María, el pasaje de la divinidad a la humanidad, Piénsalo, Contémplalo. El divino entra en el mundo de la misma manera que todos nosotros: a través del vientre de una madre amorosa.
Piénsalo. Contémplalo. En un establo sencillo, rodeado de pastores sin medios materiales pero con la riqueza de ser pobre, totalmente dependiente del cuidado amoroso de Dios, ensenándonos lo que realmente importa en la vida: el amor humano transformado por el amor divino, el amor humano de familia, el amor divino de Dios, ahora unido no solo esta vez sino para siempre en un pacto eterno que Dios hace con nosotros a través de su Hijo unigénito.
A medida que meditamos y contemplamos, somos invitados a responder: responder con oración gozosa,
responder con corazones agradecidos, responder con nuestro amor por el niño, la madre, el padre adoptivo,
con los pastores adorando y los ángeles cantando. Pero ahora una vez mas hemos venido espiritualmente a
Belén con ellos, no sólo debemos dar gracias a Dios, también debemos mostrar su amor a través de nuestros propios corazones y vidas, imitando la generosidad del recién nacido que salva al mundo. Mis amigos,
que esta Navidad el amor de Dios que nos llega por el nacimiento del hijo de María nos inspire a renovar
nuestro amor por todo el mundo, por nuestras familias y nuestros amigos y, mas aun, por los pobres y abandonados, los que están sufriendo o están solos, los que están tan a menudo “excluidos”, aquellos que necesitan que les mostremos el rostro de Dios que es el rostro de Jesucristo.!
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Lectio Divina: is a form of prayer using Sacred
Lectio Divina: es una forma de oración utilizando
Scripture. It is a four step process, using Scripture as its
las Sagradas Escrituras. Se trata de un proceso de cuatro
basis to get to know our Lord in a more profound way. It is a pasos, usando las Escrituras como base para conocer a
process that was developed by St. Benedict and can be used
nuestro Señor en una forma más profunda. Fue un
in individual prayer or in a group.
proceso desarrollado por San Benedicto y se puede utilizar
como oración individual o grupal.
4 STEPS: READ, MEDITATE, PRAY,
CONTEMPLATE
BEGIN WITH A PRAYER TO THE HOLY
SPIRIT: Come Holy Spirit, illuminate my mind, open
my heart so I can encounter in your Word Christ, the
Way, the Truth, and the Life…..Help me follow today, the
call of Christ in a new way, according to your word. And
let me be for all in the world, one who is sent by the Lord,
let me be a brother/sister, let me be a friend, let me be a
disciple of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
4 PASOS: LEER, MEDITAR, ORAR,
CONTEMPLAR
COMENZAR CON UNA ORACIÓN AL
ESPÍRITU SANTO: Ven, Espíritu Santo, ilumina mi
mente, abre mi corazón para que yo pueda encontrar en la
Palabra a Cristo, el Camino, la Verdad y la Vida…….
Ayúdame a seguir hoy, la llamada de Cristo de una
manera nueva, conforme a tu palabra. Y lo digo por todos
en el mundo, uno quien es enviado por el Señor, quiero ser
un hermano/hermana, un amigo, ahora voy a ser un
STEP 1: READ: What does the Biblical Text
Say? At the most basic level: What is going on in this discípulo del Padre, del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo. Amén.
PASO 1: LEER: ¿Qué dice el texto bíblico? En el
Scriptural passage? You have to identify a WORD,
nivel más básico: ¿Qué está pasando en este pasaje
PHRASE, IDEA that touches your heart….that the Lord
bíblico? Usted tiene que identificar una PALABRA,
places in your heart…..
FIRST READING: read the text out loud FRASE, IDEA que toca su corazón…..que el Señor pone
en tu corazón…..
slowly and intentionally.
PRIMERA LECTURA: lea el texto en voz alta
REFLECTION: take several minutes to
lenta y deliberadamente.
reflect on the reading and allow the Holy Spirit to surface
REFLEXIÓN: tome varios minutos para
a WORD, A PHRASE, AN IDEA/CONCEPT that is
reflexionar sobre la lectura y permitir que el Espíritu
central to the meaning of the text for you (What is the
Santo le revele UNA PALABRA, UNA FRASE, UNA
Biblical text saying?).
IDEA/CONCEPTO que es el centro del significado del
INTERNALIZE: repeat the word or phrase texto para usted (¿Qué le está diciendo el texto bíblico?).
either out loud or in your heart.
INTERNALIZAR: repetir la palabra o frase en
voz
alta
o en su corazón.
STEP 2: MEDITATE: What is Jesus saying to me
personally through this Scripture Text? What does God
PASO 2: MEDITAR: ¿Qué me está diciendo
want me to know or see through this Scripture Text. How personalmente Jesús a través del texto de la Escritura?
does this text speak to my experience in life?
¿Qué es lo que Dios quiere que conozca o vea a través del
texto de la Escritura? ¿Cómo este texto me habla a mi
SECOND READING: read the same
experiencia en la vida?
passage again.
SEGUNDA LECTURA: leer el mismo pasaje.
MEDITATION: take several minutes to
reflect on the question: What is Jesus saying to me
MEDITACIÓN: tome varios minutos para
personally through this Scripture Text?
reflexionar sobre la pregunta: ¿Qué me está diciendo
personalmente Jesús a través de este texto de la
STEP 3: PRAY: My Lord has spoken to me in the
Escritura?
Scriptural Text: What do I want to say back to him in
PASO 3: ORAR: Mi Señor me ha hablado en el texto
Prayer?
Bíblico: ¿Qué es lo que le quiero decir a Dios en oración?
THIRD READING: may want to re-read
TERCERA LECTURA: puede volver a leer el
the same passage again.
mismo pasaje.
REFLECTION: Jesus has spoken to me
REFLEXIÓN: Jesús me ha hablado
personally in this Scriptural text. What do I want to say
personalmente
en este texto Bíblico. ¿Qué quiero decir a
to my Lord in Prayer?
mi Señor en oración?
PRAYER: say your prayer to our Lord
ORACIÓN: diga su oración a Señor ya sea en
either out loud or interiorly.
voz alta o interiormente.
STEP 4: CONTEMPLATE / ACT: As a result of PASO 4: CONTEMPLAR / ACTUAR: Como
my prayer, what is Jesus calling me to DO (this week) as resultado de mi oración, ¿A qué Jesús me está llamando
a result of this process? Finally, our prayer calls us to
HACER (esta semana) como resultado de este proceso?
action ultimately to be more compassionate and faithful.
Por último, nuestra oración nos invita a la acción, en
CONTEMPLATE: on what our Lord is calling definitiva, a ser más compasivo y fiel.
you to do as a result of this process.
CONTEMPLAR: en lo que nuestro Señor está
llamándome hacer como resultado de este proceso.
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