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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. Freddy Lozano, Associate Pastor
Sr. Valerie Scholl, CSJ, Pastoral Associate/Admin.
Rev. John Ekwoanya, in Residence
Sr. Claudia Allen, CSJ, Apostolado Hispano
Dcn. Ronald J. Gillette
Ms Carmen Roncal, Pastoral Associate
Dcn. René O. Alvarado
Mrs. Ana Sullivan, Parish Social Ministry Coordinator
Mrs. Maggie Martin, Religious Education
Mr. Jack Lafferty, Pastoral Associate Fundraising/CMA
Mrs. Eleanor Gould, Music Ministry
Mrs. Patricia Walsh, Secretary
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
Apostolado Hispano
631-234-6535
Equipo Pastoral Que Habla Español
Rev. Christopher Nowak, Pastor
Rev. Freddy Lozano,
Pastor Asociado
Hna. Claudia Allen, CSJ
Sra. Carmen Roncal
Sra. Ana Sullivan,
Ministerio Social
Sunday Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Chapel
Sunday: 8:00 AM Church
9:30 AM Church
11:00 AM Chapel
Misas En Español
Vigilia Sábado: 7:00 PM Capilla
Domingo:
9:30 AM Capilla
12:30 PM Capilla
Martes:
7:00 PM Capilla
Bilingual Special Needs Mass
With Special Blessings to the sick
1st Sunday of every month: 4:00PM Chapel
Adoration & Benediction
1st Friday of the Month:
English 9:30 AM to Noon Church
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.
Baptism: 1st Sunday at 2:00 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
631-234-1113 or 631-234-6324
www.olprov.org
Principal: Ms. Sharon Swift
Español 8:00 PM to 9:00PM Church
Sacramentos
Bautizos en Español:
2do y 4to Domingo de cada mes, 2:00 PM
Los padres de los niños deben ir a la oficina para inscribirlos.
Llame 631-234-6535 x 106 para una cita.
Confesiones: Los sábados a las 4:00 PM
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) Llame 234-6535 x 106 para más
información. Las clases para los adultos son los domingos a las
11:00 AM.
Matrimonio: Inscribirse 6 meses antes de la fecha de la boda.
Llame: 631-234- 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
631-234-1113 o 631-234-6324
www.olprov.org
Principal: Ms. Sharon Swift
FEBRUARY 22, 2015  FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
Mass Intentions for the Week of February 22:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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9:00AM
9:00AM
9:00AM
9:00AM
9:00AM
9:00PM
5:00PM
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Sr. Rosemary Lesser, CSJ
Timothy Ricker
George Culbert
Anna Blinn
Kevin Shanley
Lila Grella
Rev. Jim Kissane and
Deceased Members of
S. & A. Club
– 8:00AM – All those enrolled in the
Society of Prayer
– 9:30AM – Adelaide & Clem Novack
– 11:00AM – All People of St. John of God
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday –
St. Polycarp, Bishop & Martyr
Lv 19:1-2, 11-18
Mt 25:31-46
Tuesday –
Lenten Weekday
Is 55:10-11, 10
Mt 6:7-15
Wednesday – Lenten Weekday
Jon 3:1-10
Lk/Lc 11:29-32
Thursday – Lenten Weekday
Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25 Mt 7:7-12
Friday –
Lenten Weekday
Ez 18:21-28
Mt 5:20-26
Saturday
Lenten Weekday
Dt 26:16-19
Mt 5:43-48
Sunday –
Second Sunday of Lent
Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18
Rom8:31b-34
Mk/Mc 9:2-10
PRAY FOR THE DECEASED
O’Connor P. McBride
Carmine N. Pisano
Bread & Wine and Altar Candle Me‐
morials are still available for
this year. Stop at the Parish
Office to reserve a special
week.
Announced Masses are also available for
2015. Stop at the Parish Office to reserve a
special date.
SEE WHAT’S NEW ON OUR WEB PAGE:
www.stjohnofgodparish.org
Mass Presiders’ Schedule: February, 2015
Calendar of Events: February to March, 2015
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
Please keep in mind when considering Your Donation to
the Parish that We Have Raised Our BREAKEVEN
AMOUNT from $8,500 per week to $9,000. This is due
to increase cost and expenses (Electric, gas, oil, etc…)
GRACIAS POR SU GENEROSIDAD.
Por favor tenga en cuenta al considerar Su donación a la
parroquia que Hemos Aumentado nuestra CANTIDAD DE
EQUILIBRIO de $8,500 por semana a $9,000. Esto se debe
al aumento de costos y gastos (electricidad, gas, petróleo,etc)
Weekend of Feb. 14 & Feb. 15
Sharing One’s Resources in the Parish
$11,000
Sunday Collection:
$10,500
$10,000
$ 5,793.51
$9,500
$9,000
$8,500
$8,000
$7,500
ATTENDANCE:
$7,000
$6,000
775
0
Budget
Actual
$9,000
$5,793.
SPECIAL COLLECTION DATES
February 22
March 1
Church in Need Monthly Offering
March 15
Catholic Relief Services
Adult Choir Rehearsal
Wednesdays: February 25
March 4, 11, 18
7:30PM in Chapel
Children’s Choir Rehearsal
Thursday: February 26
March: 5, 12, 19, 26
7:00 pm to 7:45pm
in Chapel
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES CORNER
ESQUINA MINISTERIOS LITURGICOS
MARZO 4: Reunión Mandatoria para todos los
Ministros de la Eucaristia que llevan Comunión a
los enfermos, en la Iglesia a las 7:30pm. Tome nota
el ministro que no asista será temporalmente suspendido de su ministerio.
MARZO 5: Reunión para Capitanes de Equipo y
Encargados de Acomodadores de las Misas en Español, a las 7:30pm. En la Iglesia.
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.
HELP SOLICIT ADVERTISERS
FOR SJOG BULLETIN
FEBRUARY, 2015
St. John of God Pray for ...
Carmen Blas
Sue Bond
Patrick Cox
Victoria Delruccio
Eileen Donalson
Chris Gómez
Elva Guillen
James Harker
Eileen Housman
Mary Johnson
Mary Kennedy
Joseph Lozito
John Lloyd
Jean Milone
Cheryl Morse
Joan O’Connor
Brae Oquendo
José Pérez
Carmen Ramos
Carlos Ruíz
Kathy Sánchez
James Santiago
Aleja Soto
Sixta Valentin
Patricia Watkins
Rosemary Watkins
Eileen (A Young Mother)
If you wish to add, keep or remove any name
on the Parish Prayer List during MARCH,
please use this cut-out Form and return it to
the Parish Office or place it in the Collection
Basket.
Please consider asking the businesses (stores, restaurants, etc..) that you frequent to advertise in our
bulletin. The bulletin is an easy way to reach families with information about a business. For more
information how to advertise in our bulletin, call
Frank Capanzano at 631-987-0064
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PARISH PRAYER LIST
AYUDE A SOLICITAR ANUNCIADORES
PARA EL BOLETIN DE SJOG
REQUESTED BY.……………………………...
Por favor considere preguntar en los negocios
(tiendas, restaurants, etc..) que tan frecuente
publican en nuestro boletín. El boletín es una
forma fácil de llegar a las familias con información acerca de los negocios. Para más información de cómo publicar en nuestro boletín,
llame a Frank Capanzano: 631-987-0064
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
MARQUE SU CALENDARIO
FEBRUARY 24: PFI Participants (English/
Spanish) Meeting at 6PM in Conference Room
FEBRUARY 25: Parish Council Meeting at
7:00PM in the Seton Room.
MARCH 1: Special Needs Mass at 4PM in the
Chapel with Anointing of the Sick.
MARCH 2: Christian Mother Meeting at
7:00pm in the School Faculty Room.
MARCH 7: Retreat with Msgr. J. DeGrocco at
5:00PM Mass.
(…)ADD
(…)KEEP
(…)REMOVE
COMPLETE NAME(S) …………………….…
PHONE #...………………………………………
TODAY’S DATE.……………………………....
Si usted desea colocar, mantener o remover el
nombre de un pariente, amigo, etc en la Lista de
Oración de la Parroquia durante el mes de
MARZO, por favor use el formulario de abajo y
retórnelo a a Oficina Parroquial o colóquelo en la
Canasta de la Colecta.
………………………………………..…………………………
FORMULARIO LISTA DE ORACION PARROQUIAL
(….)AGREGAR
(….)MANTENER
(….)REMOVER
NOMBRE COMPLETO: ………………………………
Solicitado por: ……………………………………………
# de Teléfono: …………………………………………….
FECHA DE HOY: …………………………………………..
PARISH OUTREACH OFFICE
Telephone: 234-1884
Ana Sullivan, Coordinator
Telephone: 234-6324
Visit us at: www.olprov.org
Ms. Sharon Swift, Principal
Like us on Facebook.
Our Lady of Providence had an amazing
Catholic Schools Week! Our Open House was very
successful. Prospective parents and students were
introduced to teachers and staff in addition to touring
our wonderful school. Visitors were able to see
Smart Boards and other technology in action. We
cannot wait to welcome new students into our OLOP
family. Although our week was shortened due to the
snowy weather, we were able to see our students’
Catholic and school spirit shining. It was an incredible week!
On Super Bowl Sunday, February 1st, the National Junior Honor Society, along with Mrs. Barbara
Garcia and Miss Patty Ryan, took the Long Beach
Polar Bear Plunge to raise funds for the Make a Wish
Foundation. Brrrr! We are very proud of all of them.
They were able to raise $585.00 for this charitable
foundation. Way to go!!
Thanks all parishioners for your weekly support!
Thrift Shop
BAG SALE!!
$4.00 a BAG
Please come and browse around.
THRIFT SHOP HOURS:
Monday through Thursday
10AM—2PM
Monday & Thursday
6PM—7:15PM
Sunday
10AM—3:00PM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
CLOSED
FOOD PANTRY HOURS:
Monday &Thursday
Tuesday & Wednesday
Friday & Saturday
Sunday
6PM—7:15PM
10AM—12 Noon
CLOSED
12Noon—3PM
SUFFOLK CANCER SERVICE PROGRAM
The program is offering FREE Cancer Screenings
for women 40 years and older who reside in Suffolk
County that are uninsured and/or underinsured.
Clinical Breast Exams—Mammograms
PAP/Pelvic Exams—Stool Base Colorectal Cancer
Screening (for men and women over 50 years and
older.
If you need more information, you may call the
Outreach office at 234-1884 or Cancer Center
Program at (631) 548-6320
PRAYING USING SACRED SCRIPTURE
Come and center yourself on our Lord:
LECTIO DIVINA GROUPS
Dates to Remember
February 23rd
February 25th
– School Reopens
– 11:30 Dismissal
– Faculty Meeting
MONDAY AT 9:30AM—CHURCH
MONDAY AT 6:15PM—CONFERENCE ROOM PASTORAL CENTER
THURSDAY (SPANISH) AT 7:30PM CONFERENCE ROOM
SUNDAY (SPANISH) AT 10:45AM
Small Cafeteria Pastoral Center
SUNDAY AT NOON (AFTER 11AM MASS)
Conference Room Pastoral Center
If you want to participate in a group or start and lead your
own group call the Parish Center: 631-234-6535
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ORANDO CON LAS SAGRADAS ESCRITURAS
Vengan y enfóquense en Nuestro Señor y participe en alguno de los Grupos de Lectio Divina nombrados arriba, o tal vez desea dirigir su propio
grupo llame al Centro Parroquial 631-234-6535
para más información.
Saint John of God Religious Education
Touching Hearts ~ Changing Lives
Mrs. Maggie Martin, Director
Telephone: 631-234-4040
Email: [email protected]
The office is open during the following hours only: Lenten Bible Study: The Passion Narratives: Enrich your
Monday, Feb. 23
Tuesday, Feb. 24
Wednesday, Feb. 25
Thursday, Feb. 26
Friday, Feb. 27
Saturday, Feb. 28
Sunday, March 1
11:00am -6:00pm
11:00am – 3:00pm
1:00pm – 4:00pm
11:00am – 2:30pm
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
spiritual journey this Lent in a Wednesday evening Bible Study
Group. Maggie Martin (631-234-4040) will lead this discussion
on the Passion Narratives beginning at 6:30pm on the following
4 Wednesdays: February 25, March 4, March 18 & March 25.
This informal group will meet in the Chapel. Please come prepared for discussion by reading the Gospel Passages while reflecting on the Questions for Discussion.
Wednesday, February 25:
The Last Supper and the Agony in the Garden
Read Matt 26:20-56, Mark 14:17-52, Luke 22:14-53, John 13:1Monday, Feb. 23
Rite of Christian Initiation for
38/18:1-12
Children & Teens / RCIC
7:00 – 8:00pm
Questions for Discussion:
Level 8 Confirmation
• Where are you now on your faith journey? Hopefully you
Teen Team Confirmation &
made time this week to sit quietly and reflect on the Gospel
Sacrament Preparation
passages.
What did that experience mean to you? Are you
Rite of Christian Initiation for
ready to walk to Way of the Cross with our Lord?
Adults / RCIA
Regular Session
• The Gospels of Matthew, Mark & Luke are referred to as
7:00 – 8:15pm
the Synoptic Gospels because they can be compared
column by column with each other. What is common to all
Wednesday, Feb. 25
Levels 1 – 7 & Sacrament Prep.
3 accounts of the Last Supper? What is in the Synoptic
4:45 – 6:00pm
accounts of the Last Supper and NOT in the Gospel of
Regular Session in Chapel
John?
Saturday, Feb. 28
Levels 1 – 7 & Sacrament Prep.
• How is Peter’s denial placed differently in Luke’s account?
Regular Sessions
• In John’s Gospel, Jesus’ Last Supper is not a Passover
Session 1 8:30-9:45am
Meal. Why is this significant? Also in Johns Gospel, Jesus
Session 2 10:30-11:45am
washes the feet of all of his disciples. Then he tells them, “I
Rite of Election, Sunday, February 22: Please pray for our
have given you an example that you also should do as I
29 young parishioners who are preparing to receive the Sachave done to you.” How does this speak to you?
raments of Initiation in a special ceremony – “Little Easter”
– on April 11. Today they will join with others from across • Who is with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemene? How does
Judas identify Jesus in the garden? How do the Synoptic
the Diocese of Rockville Centre at the Church of St. Joseph
accounts differ from the Gospel of John?
in Ronkonkoma, along with their parents and godparents, to
inscribe their names in the Book of the Elect. Bishop Mur• What observations can you make about the betrayal of
phy will preside at this important step on their journey to
Judas and the arrest?
full initiation in the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation &
•
What
other observations would you like to bring to the
First Holy Eucharist. We rejoice as we recognize the active
presence of the Holy Spirit in our parish.
• discussion?
Schedule of Classes:
Exciting things are happening in Religious Education!
Walk in the Footsteps of Jesus
Camine en las Huellas de Jesús
The Holy Land
July 20 – 29, 2015
Tierra Santa
Galilee, Cana, Mount of Beatitudes,
Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Emmaus
If you are interested in joining us on this “once in a lifetime” spiritual journey, please contact
Maggie Martin at 631-234-4040 / 631-220-8295.
Please Send in your Enrollment & Deposit Today!
Julio 20 – 29, 2015
Galilea, Canaa, Monte de las Beatitudes, Belen,
Jerusalén, Emaús
Si usted está interesado en disfrutar con nosotros en
este viaje espiritual “de una sola vez en la vida”, por favor
llame a Maggie Martin al 631-234-4040/631-2208295.
Por favor envie su Inscripción y el Depósito Hoy!
ST. JOHN OF GOD GARAGE SALE
JUNE 2015
SAN JUAN DE DIOS VENTA EN EL GARAJE
JUNIO, 2015
YOUR PRICELESS TREASURES (YOU WANT TO
DONATE) CAN BE TREASURE/INCOME FOR ST.
JOHN OF GOD PARISH
SUS TESOROS DE INCALCULABLE VALOR (QUE
DESEA DONAR) PUEDEN SER EL TESORO/
INGRESO PARA LA PARROQUIA SAN JUAN DE
DIOS
DO NOT BRING OR DROP OFF
ANYTHING AT THE PARISH
NO TRAIGA O DEJE NADA EN LA
PARROQUIA
If you would like to donate the following items:
•
•
Furniture, Crystal, Tools, Bicycles, Clothes)
only in excellent condition),
Anything of value that you would like to donate to St. John of God Parish as a fundraiser
will be much appreciated….
SI USTED DESEA DONAR LOS SIGUIENTES ARTICULOS:
•
•
Muebles, Cristalería, Herramientas, Bicicletas, Ropa (Sólo en Excelente Estado),
Cualquier cosa de valor que le gustaria donar
a la Parroquia San Juan de Dios como Recaudacion de Fondos será muy apreciada..
PLEASE CALL:
POR FAVOR LLAME AL:
MR. JORGE ALVAREZ: 631-236-5400
SR. JORGE ALVAREZ: 631-236-5400
(ENGLISH or SPANISH) HE WILL MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOU TO LOOK AT THE ITEMS AND PICK
THEM UP.
(INGLES o ESPAÑOL) EL HARA UNA CITA CON USTED
PARA MIRAR LOS ARTICULOS Y RECOJERLOS.
DO NOT BRING OR DROP OFF
ANYTHING AT THE PARISH
NO TRAIGA O DEJE NADA EN LA
PARROQUIA
We will be renting tables for your own
crafts that you might want to sell. Each
table is$50.00/day. For more information
call Jack Lafferty at 631-234-6535 Ext. 135
Usted puede alquilar una mesa para ven
der sus artes manuales. Cada mesa vale
$50 por el día. Para más información llame
a Jack Lafferty 631-234-6535 Ext.135
MATCHING FUNDS
FONDOS EQUIVALENTES
Have you ever considered asking the company you
work for if they are involved in Matching Funds? It
is a great way to support your Parish and the many
ministries here at St John Of God.
There are over 400 Companies on Long Island that
are involved. For example: Verizon will donate up
to 700 dollars for 50 hrs, of volunteer service, or
for cash donations 1 for 1 up to 1000. dollars, If
you are interested or need more information
call Jack Lafferty at 631- 234 6535 Ext. 135 or 516
-375-5850
ST. JOHN OF GOD BOWLING
Looking for anybody interested to enjoy a night of
bowling sometime in March. Good & Bad bowlers,
beginners.... just for fun. Call Jack Lafferty 631-2346535 Ext. 135 or Cell 516-375-5850
¿Ha considerado usted preguntar en su trabajo, si ellos participan en Fondos Equivalentes? Esta es una fbuena forma
de apoyar a su Parroquia y a los muchos ministerios en
SJOG.
Hay más de 400 compañias en Long Island que están
participando. Por ejemplo: Verizon donará hasta $700 por 50
horas de servicio voluntario o donaciones en efectivo 1 por
$1 hasta $1000 dólares. Si usted está interesado o necesita
más información llame a Jack Lafferty al 631-234-6535 Ext.
135 or 516-375-5850
ST JOHN OF GOD BOWLING
Buscando a interesados a disfrutar una noche de bolos
en Marzo. Buenos o malos bolistas, principiantes, .. sólo
por diversión. Llamar a Jack Lafferty 631-234-6535 Ext.
135 or Cel. 516-375-5850
LENTEN OBSERVANCE:
FEED THE POOREST OF THE
POOR IN OUR AREA!
WHO: The Immigrant Day Workers who hire themselves out for the day.
WHERE: Corner of Fifth Ave and Suffolk Ave. is
where the “shape up site” is located. **All volunteers
can meet in the SJOG Parking lot at 9:30am and follow Mr. Alfonso and Sonia Paredes over to the shape
up site.
WHEN: Every Tuesday and Friday morning; 9:30am
during LENT; meet in the SJ OG Par king Lot.
WHAT: Help ser ve hot soup, sandwiches, hand out
small religious articles.
WHY: When I was hungry, thirsty, alone, a foreigner
in a strange land; you fed me, you gave me some coffee, a sandwich, and a smile of welcome……
(Matthew 25).
OBSERVANCIA DE CUARESMA:
ALIMENTAR A LOS MAS POBRES DE
LOS POBRES EN NUESTRA ZONA!
QUIEN: Los Jornaleros Inmigrantes que se contratan por el
día.
DONDE: Esquina de Fifth Ave. y Suffolk Ave. es donde se
encuentra el "sitio de los Jornaleros". ** Todos los voluntarios se reunirán en el estacionamiento de SJOG a las 9:30
am y seguirán al Sr. Alfonso y Sonia Paredes al sitio de
Recojo de Jornaleros.
CUÁNDO: Todos los Martes y Viernes por la mañana,
9:30 am durante la Cuaresma; reunirse en el estacionamiento de SJOG.
PARA QUÉ: Ayudar a servir sopa caliente, sandwiches,
repartir pequeños artículos religiosos.
POR QUÉ: Cuando tuve hambre, sed, estuve solo, soy un
extranjero en una tierra extraña; Tú me alimentaste, me
diste un poco de café, un sandwich y una sonrisa de bienvenida ... (Mateo 25)
ONE MORE VERY SIGNIFICANT LENTEN ACTIVITY!
UNA ACTIVIDAD DE CUARESMA MUCHO MÁS SIGNIFICATIVA!
**All adult volunteers engaging in an official ministry
of SJOG should meet the 3 requirements (vol. form,
code of conduct, background)** Info call: Parish
Office 631-234-6535
** Todos los voluntarios que participan en un Ministerio
de SJOG deberán cumplir los 3 requisitos (Formulario del
Voluntario, Código de Conducta, Chequeo de Antece
dentes) ** información llame a la Oficina Parroquial 631234-6535.
Muchas gracias por la celebración del domingo pasado. Nunca
voy a olvidar su presencia, sus buenos deseos, ni el tiempo que todos
ustedes tomaron para asistir a compartir el café y pastel. Todos ustedes
estan presentes en mis oraciones.
Que Dios los bendiga!
Sister Claudia
LENTEN RETREAT GUEST PRESIDERS
BISHOP J. DUNNE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28 AT 5:00PM MASS
MSGR. J. DeGROCCO
SATURDAY, MARCH 7 AT 5:00PM MASS
Monsignor Joseph DeGrocco is a priest of the Diocese of Rockville Centre and is current
ly Pastor at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Lindenhurst. Formerly he was Professor
Liturgy and Director of Liturgical Formation at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception
in Huntington, and he has also taught as a summer visiting professor at the Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. He earned a Master of Arts in Theology (Liturgical Studies) from the University of Notre Dame and a Doctor of Ministry degree from the Seminary
of the Immaculate Conception. Msgr. Joe has had parish assignments in St. Kilian, Farmingdale, St. Elizabeth, Melville, and St. Frances de Chantal Wantagh, in addition to serving
as Secretary to Bishop Murphy.
Msgr. Joe is the author of five books and a contributing author of four other books on the
topic of liturgical theology and pastoral liturgy, and writes the “Q and A” column for Pastoral
Liturgy, a national journal. With three of his classmates he is part of a team of four priests
who together give parish missions throughout the diocese.
Msgr. Joe can be seen weekly on television networks throughout the country as the cohost, along with Bishop Robert Brennan and Bishop Nelson Perez, of Insight, produced by
Telecare.
Saint John of God Parish
Special Needs Mass
Somos Un Rebaño
Eucaristía Para Necesidades Especiales
With a special blessing of the Sick!
Con Bendición especial / Unción de los enfermos.
March 1st
4:00PM
In the Chapel
Wheelchair
Accessible
All Are
Invited!
WEDDING WISHES COLUMN
Do you know someone that wishes to marry? Are
you planning to marry?
Couples wishing to make arrangements to marry
must contact: Rev. Christopher Nowak, Pastor, six to
nine months in advance.
FOCCUS & PRE-CANA sessions Contact: Mary Ann
and Paul Gruner at 631-234-8118 after 6PM,
Monday through Sunday.
Pre Cana Saturdays 2015 Sessions are as follows
February 28, June 27 and September 12 in the
Chapel from 9:00AM to 1:00PM
1 de Marzo
4:00 PM
Capilla
Accesible a silla
de Ruedas
SUPPORT THE YOUTH GROUP AND SOCCER
TEAM OF ST. JOHN OF GOD
Buy a $5.00 chance
First Prize:
Second Prize:
Third Prize:
iPhone6
$500.00 Cash
$250.00 Cash
Drawing/Sorteo: April 25 @7pm Mass
We are St. John of God Parish—Committed to Faith, Family and Community!
Somos La Parroquia de San Juan de Dios - Comprometidos a La Fe, La Familia, y La Comunidad!
NOTA IMPORTANTE:
SIN AUTORIZACION DEL PASTOR NO SE PUEDEN PONER FLORES ARTIFICIALES, PLANTAS, VELAS ALREDEDOR DE LAS IMAGENES DE LOS SANTOS. NI DEJAR VOLANTES A LAS ENTRADAS DE LA IGLESIA Y
CAPILLA. SI DESEA OFRECER ALGO, PUEDE PONER SU DONATIVO EN LA CAJA A LADO DE LAS IMAGENES.
REUNION PARTICIPANTES DE PFI
Martes 24 de Febrero, 2015 a las 6:00PM en la Cafetería.
Reunión mandatoria para planificar los eventos que le ayudaran a sufragar los costos de estudios. NO FALTES!!!!
REUNION MANDATORIA PARA LOS MINISTROS DEL MINISTERIO PARA LOS
ENFERMOS
Miércoles 4 de Marzo a las 7:30PM en la Sala Seton. El Ministro que no asista será temporalmente suspendido de su Ministerio.
VIA CRUCIS CADA VIERNES DE CUARESMA EN LA IGLESIA
Empezando el Viernes 20 de Febrero , 2015
El 18 de Febrero celebramos el Miércoles de Ceniza. El Viernes 20 tenemos el Via Crucis en la
Iglesia. Cada grupo va a dirigir esta devoción los Viernes durante la Cuaresma. Ustedes están invitados
a sacrificar su tiempo de 7:30 a 8:30pm cada Viernes para compartir con Cristo sus sufrimientos. Las
gracias y bendiciones que van a recibir en esta hora son innumerables.
PRIMERA COMUNION DE LOS NIÑOS
Muchos papás y mamás están preguntando sobre la inscripción de sus niños para este Sacramento. Las inscripciones tendrán lugar a fines de Abril y principios de Mayo. Es importante recordar que la
Iglesia requiere 2 años de preparación por cada sacramento. Por favor preste atención a los anuncios en
las misas y lea el boletín para saber las fechas y horas de inscripción.
LAS PRACTICAS TRADICIONALES PARA CUARESMA
Hay tres prácticas importantes para cada católico durante la Cuaresma, si uno quiere celebrar
con Cristo el Día de la Resurrección, estas son: Limosna, Ayuno y Oración. Hoy en día en vez de Limosna, hablamos de Obras de Caridad.
La Oración es para beneficio del alma. El ayuno es para beneficio del cuerpo y las obras de caridad son para beneficio de nuestro prójimo.
En nuestra parroquia, pude unirse con Sonia y Alfonso Paredes para dar alimentos a los Jornaleros cada martes y viernes, a las 9:30am, Alfonso y Sonia estarán en el parqueo de la Iglesia para
dirigir a los interesados al lugar donde se servirán los alimentos.
LAS REGLAS PARA EL AYUNO Y LA ABSTINENCIA
Los que tinen 14 años en adelante no pueden comer carne todos los viernes de Cuaresma. (La regla de Abstinencia)
Los que tienen 21 a 59 años no pueden comer entre las comidas del desayuno, almuerzo y cena
del Miercoles de Ceniza y el Viernes Santo: Dos días al año, Nada más.
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SORTEO: 25 DE ABRIL DESPUES DE LA MISA DE LAS 7:00PM
Lectio Divina: es una forma de oración utilizando las Sagradas Escrituras. Se
trata de un proceso de cuatro pasos, usando las Escrituras como base para conocer a
nuestro Señor en una forma más profunda. Fue un proceso desarrollado por San Benedicto y se puede utilizar como oración individual o grupal.
4 PASOS: LEER, MEDITAR, ORAR, CONTEMPLAR
PUEDE 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 discípulo del Padre, del Hijo y del Espíritu
Santo. Amén.
Paso 1: LEER: ¿Qué dice el texto bíblico? En el nivel más básico: ¿Qué está pa-
sando en este pasaje bíblico? Usted tiene que identificar una PALABRA, FRASE,
IDEA que toca su corazón…..que el Señor pone en tu corazón…..
PRIMERA LECTURA: lea el texto en voz alta lenta y deliberadamente.
REFLEXIÓN: tome varios minutos para reflexionar sobre la lectura y permitir que
el Espíritu Santo le revele UNA PALABRA, UNA FRASE, UNA IDEA/CONCEPTO
que es el centro del significado del texto para usted (¿Qué le está diciendo el texto
bíblico?).
INTERNALIZAR: repetir la palabra o frase en voz alta o en su corazón.
Paso 2: MEDITAR: ¿Qué me está diciendo personalmente Jesús a través del
texto de la Escritura? ¿Qué es lo que Dios quiere que conozca o vea a través del
texto de la Escritura? ¿Cómo este texto me habla a mi experiencia en la vida?
SEGUNDA LECTURA: leer el mismo pasaje.
LA MEDITACIÓN: tome varios minutos para reflexionar sobre la pregunta: ¿Qué
me está diciendo personalmente Jesús a través de este texto de la Escritura?
Paso 3: ORAR: Mi Señor me ha hablado en el texto Bíblico: ¿Qué es lo que le
quiero decir a Dios en oración?
TERCERA LECTURA: puede volver a leer el mismo pasaje.
REFLEXIÓN: Jesús me ha hablado personalmente en este texto Bíblico.
¿Qué quiero decir a mi Señor en oración?
ORACIÓN: diga su oración a Señor ya sea en voz alta o interiormente.
Paso 4: CONTEMPLAR / ACTUAR: Como resultado de mi oración, ¿A qué Jesús me está llamando HACER (esta semana) como resultado de este proceso? Por
último, nuestra oración nos invita a la acción, en definitiva, a ser más compasivo y
fiel.
CONTEMPLAR: en lo que nuestro Señor está llamándome hacer como resultado de
este proceso.
Lectio Divina: is a form of prayer using Sacred Scripture. It is a four step
process, using Scripture as its basis to get to know our Lord in a more profound
way. It is a process that was developed by St. Benedict and can be used in
individual prayer or in a group.
4 STEPS: READ, MEDITATE, PRAY, CONTEMPLATE
MAY WANT TO 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.
Step 1: READ: What does the Biblical Text Say?
At the most basic level:
What is going on in this Scriptural passage? You have to identify a WORD,
PHRASE, IDEA that touches your heart….that the Lord places in your heart…..
FIRST READING: read the text out loud slowly and intentionally.
REFLECTION: take several minutes to reflect on the reading and allow
the Holy Spirit to surface a WORD, A PHRASE, AN IDEA/CONCEPT that is
central to the meaning of the text for you (What is the Biblical text saying?).
INTERNALIZE: repeat the word or phrase either out loud or in your
heart.
Step 2: MEDITATE:
What is Jesus saying to me personally through this
Scripture Text? What does God want me to know or see through this Scripture
Text. How does this text speak to my experience in life?
SECOND READING: read the same passage again.
MEDITATION: take several minutes to reflect on the question: What is
Jesus saying to me personally through this Scripture Text?
Step 3: PRAY: My Lord has spoken to me in the Scriptural Text:
What do I
want to say back to him in Prayer?
THIRD READING: may want to re-read the same passage again.
REFLECTION: Jesus has spoken to me personally in this Scriptural text.
What do I want to say to my Lord in Prayer?
PRAYER: say your prayer to our Lord either out loud or interiorly.
Step 4: CONTEMPLATE / ACT:
As a result of my prayer, what is Jesus
calling me to DO (this week) as a result of this process? Finally, our prayer calls
us to action ultimately to be more compassionate and faithful.
CONTEMPLATE: on what our Lord is calling you to do as a result of this
process.
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