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St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
Serving the Community for 130 Years
April 19, 2015—3rd Sunday of Easter
251 Franklin St., Hightstown, NJ 08520
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Parish Staff
Rev. Patrick J. McDonnell, Pastor, ext. 18
Office Phone: 609-448-0141 ■ Fax: 609-448-8878
Assisting Priests and Deacons who are not assigned to our
Parish, but who come here to help us: Msgr. Hugh Ronan,
Father Lee Inverso, Father Tony Ramos, & Latino Ministry:
Father Miguel Valle
Deacon: Tom Garvey, Asst. Deacon: Michael Scannella
Asst. Deacon Andy Fatovic
For emergencies only x30
Assistant to the Pastor: Sheila Conway x25
Nutritional Counseling
Bulletin Editor/Admin. Assistant: Deb Napolitano x11
[email protected]
Trustees: Tony Humphreys, George Rodriguez
Helping Hands Coordinator: Judy Abramovitz
609 443-3573
Music Ministries Director: Quentin Marty Ph.D.
609 448-3944
Contemporary Choir: Catherine Doyle 609 448-6120
Director of Operations: Guy Conway x23
[email protected]
Parish Accountant : Henry Kazin x10
[email protected]
Religious Education: Aileen O’Brien x21
[email protected]
Religious Ed. Admin. Assistant/Liaison Latino Community:
Ximena Bustamante x29
Sacrament Secretary: Deacon Michael Scannella x28
[email protected]
Building & Grounds: Eddie Dunn and
Assistant Nick Sebasto x31
Youth Ministry: Liz Guzhnay x12
Parish Office Hours: Mon- Thursd
day — 9AM—4PM
Friday 8AM - 3PM
Visit our website www.stanthony–hightstown.net
Wheelchair Accessible
St. Anthony’s VBS 2015
Hold the dates: July 27 – 31, 2015
For more information check out
St. Anthony’s website VBS page or
email: [email protected]
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Saturday: 4:30 pm;
Sunday: 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 am;
12:00 noon (Español), 4:00 pm
Daily Masses: Monday, 7:30 pm (Español)
Monday-Friday 9:00 am
Consult Bulletin for any special 6:45 am services
Novena to St. Anthony of Padua
Tuesdays following the 9 am Mass
Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help
Wednesdays following the 9 am Mass
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament
1st Fridays – after 9:00 am Mass to 7:00 pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 3:30-4:00 pm, Reconciliation Room
MONDAY
9:00 am
7:30 pm
TUESDAY
6:45 am
9:00 am
WEDNESDAY
9:00 am
THURSDAY
6:45 am
9:00am
FRIDAY
6:45 am
9:00 am
SATURDAY
4:30 pm
SUNDAY
7:30 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
12:00 noon
4:00 pm
April 20
Ed P. Conway
Mass in Spanish
April 21
Communion Service
Guisefina & Filippo Talamo
April 22
Regina Sniezek
Ramon Ventura
April 23
Communion Service
Thomas & Catherine Brennan
April 24
Marco Avila Family
Angie Cruz (Thanksgiving)
April 25
George Miller
April 26
Raymond & Cecilia Costa
& all deceased family members
Michael Toscano
Joseph Molinari
Margaret Conway
For all living & deceased parish members
Elizabeth O’Donnell
April Pilgrim Cross Schedule: Sunday 7:30am Mass
Collection Schedule
Collections: First
Second
4/19
Weekly
Catholic Schools
4/26
Weekly
Catholic Home Missions Appeal
5/3
Weekly
Capital Campaign
5/10
Mother’s Day Monthly Offering
Father Michael Brizio, IMC will be in the church Thursday, April 23 from 7pm to 8:30pm for confession or counsel.
Rose Powell, Ninsa Oliveri, Vincent Russo,
Arlene Umpierre, Jeanette Santos, Dee
Yalowitz, Joan Burchill, Alexandra Vreeland,
Charles Nuñez, Stephanie Bader, Vito Rubino,
Norman Elman, Josiah Adams, Josua Estenes,
Lauren Conway, Christopher Prefer, Richard
Mastriano, Henry Lloyd, Carl Rubino, Domonique
DeStefano, Mary Wall, Agnes Medican, and Nancy Aiello.
Names appear for four weeks. 448-0141 x11 or Jennie
Rubino 609 490 –0473 for additional prayers.
SCRIPTURE READINGS—Week of April 19
Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22
-29
Tuesday: Acts 7:51 — 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17,
21ab; Jn 6:30-35
Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40
Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51
Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59
Saturday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:1520
Sunday: Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29;1 Jn
3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18
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3rd Sunday of Easter
Reflection by Rev. Leonard N. Peterson
The fancy word for witnessing Christ is
“evangelization.” I know you have at least heard the
word mentioned in church, or perhaps you have read
about it. For some of us, that word has overtones that
could intimidate us. Does it mean that I have to buy a
soapbox and stand along Route 9 and start preaching?
Absolutely not, although the novelty of doing that
might stop traffic!
No, it’s you and everything about you that does the
witnessing. You don’t have to say a word, although the
way you talk and the words you use are part of the
“package.” Also the way you dress. The way you act.
Your demeanor and your decisions. Even your diversions.
Then there’s that crucifix visible in the family room.
That BVM statue in your flower garden. Your noticeable habit of Mass at the parish every Sunday, or to another Catholic church when you’re traveling. Your
outreach to the needy and your volunteering for a parish effort of some kind. The positive difference you
make to your neighborhood. Your smile. And when the
time and the circumstances permit it, your faith-filled
answer to that often unasked question from someone:
“What makes you tick?”
Dear Lord Jesus, I thank You for the compliment you
give me in asking me to spread the word about Yourself. You are indeed the “good news” the world longs to
hear, even if it can’t express that longing.
For this mission, I give You my whole self, Lord, that
You may grow in me, and tell me what to say and do.
For “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer
live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the
body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me
and gave himself for me.” Amen. (Galatians 2:20)
Religious Education
Director: Aileen Mary O’Brien 609-448-0141 x21
[email protected]
Religious Ed. Admin. Assistant/
Liaison Latino Community: Ximena Bustamante
609-448-0141x29 [email protected]
Office hours: 9-3 PM Monday – Friday
We are closed Sat. and Sun.
Director’s Corner
“It is indeed more through suffering and
persecution than through eloquent preaching that God
wills to establish his kingdom in souls.” -St. Theresa if
Lisieux
In today’s Gospel, (Luke 24: 35-48)
Jesus appears to his disciples after his Resurrection. The
marks in his hands, feet, and side indicate his rising. Jesus Resurrection prefigures the Resurrection of the saints.
It also attests to our Resurrection at the end of time. Jesus
now reigns forever in a risen body endowed with spiritual qualities. He can pass through locked doors and vanish at will. He is no longer bound by time or space.
Religious Education News: Parish Religious Education
registration has begun. If you register your child before
June 30 you will receive a $10 discount. Registrations
completed after Sept. 5 may be subject to a late fee. One
child costs $110, cost for additional children is discounted. All new students need both a birth and baptism certificates to register. If anyone would like to sponsor a
child, please call the Religious Education Office.
Registrations will be taken Monday through Friday from
9-3 PM in the Religious Education Office.
Source: jppc.net/2015/03/24/april-19-2015-third-sunday-of-easter/
Respect Life Annual Dinner April 25
Tickets will be on sale in the church foyer after masses on April 18 & 19 for the 6th Annual Respect Life
Fundraiser dinner. A baked Ziti dinner, provided by
Capuano, will be on Sat. 4/25 5:30-7:30pm in the
Church Hall. Proceeds will benefit St. Anthony’s Respect Life Group & activities. Call 609-915-6393
IS GOD CALLING YOU?
Whether you are seriously discerning God’s Call to the
priesthood, or just curious about how God is calling
you to serve Him in some aspect of your life, come and
join us to learn more about this exciting and powerful
approach to life in the Lord!
If you are a faithful, single, Roman Catholic man, between the ages of 18 and 40, and you are asking yourself whether God is calling you to be a priest, you are
cordially invited to attend this month’s discernment in
Holmdel, NJ. Join Very Rev. Dan Swift as he shares in
his ministry of the priesthood, followed by great fellowship, and conclude with a meal.
Please register with Diocese of Trenton Vocation Office
at [email protected] or (609) 406-7449.
May Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary
“O, Mary we Crown thee with blossoms today; Queen of the Angels; Queen of the Day”
Sunday, May 3rd at 2:00pm in church
All are cordially invited to attend. Children
are warmly welcomed and will have an active part in this celebration.
Please join the Altar Rosary Society in honoring the Mother of Jesus, Our Savior. Information: Contact Jan Guthrie,
448-7567, or Rae Rasi, 443-6339
Social Concerns - Clothing
The Green House is now accepting spring and summer
clothing ONLY that are gently used, washed and folded.
Please no winter clothing at this time. Please make bags
light enough for a woman to carry. You can drop off and
receive clothing ONLY at 9:00AM to 11:00AM on Saturdays. Please do not leave clothing on the Green House
porch. We will be closed Saturday, May 23, for Memorial Day weekend. Our last day to receive clothing is Saturday, May 30. We will be closed June,
July and August, opening again the
middle of September. Thank you for all
your clothing donations.
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Social Justice Corner - April 19, 2015
O Lord, let the light of your countenance shine upon us!
You put gladness into my heart. Psalm 4:8
A heart full of gladness comes to us when we are in harmony and in love with God. When we feel the light of God's
love in prayer or as we serve others, we are filled with joy
and a sense of peace. We sense that we are praying with
the heart of God.
“The person who learns to pray with the heart of God has
no patience for injustice anywhere. They see with the
prophet's eye. They break down national boundaries. They
transcend gender roles. They have no sense of color or
caste, or wealthy or poor. They see only humanity in all its
glory, all its pain.
“The person of prayer is not a person of private agendas.
The more we become like God, the greater-hearted we become as well. We have no sense anymore of 'we and they'
or 'them and us' or 'me and mine.'
“Now our hearts open to take in the heart of the world.
When, in prayer, we come to discover God's universal love
we suddenly realize that God does not take sides, that we
have no priority on God alone.
“We finally understand that the God we seek is the God of
the world and so, to seek that God, we must develop hearts
as big as the world ourselves.”
A Person of Prayer by Sister Joan Chittister
God shines light on everyone, and God's world was created
for all of us. Join us today, in the gym, for the Environmental Fair. Learn simple ways to protect our environment and
make it safer for future generations.
Lenore Isleib
Social Justice Committee
[email protected]
Here’s to Your Health with Sheila Conway
(Consult your Physician before making any changes to your
exercise or diet regimen.)
Earth Day is every day
One day a year the world joins together to help
care for our environment. But who says every day
isn’t Earth Day?
Volunteer at a community garden—Michelle
Obama planted one on the South Lawn of the
White House. Fuelled partly by a boom in interest in the
health benefits of locally grown food, community gardens are popping up across North America.
Gardens can benefit ecosystems by bringing more flowering plants, encouraging pollinators like bees. But there
are less tangible health benefits, too, from the friendships
that gardeners make with each other, or as seniors share
their knowledge with young families.
Trade in your car for a bicycle for the day—More and
more adults are rediscovering the fun of riding a bike.
Cycling helps you develop fantastic lower body strength.
You also strengthen core muscles because you’re working
on keeping balanced and upright. Cycling is often as
good for the spirit as it is for the body. Research shows
study participants with depressive and anxiety disorders
who cycled for 20 minutes reported decreased levels of
anxiety, and those who picked the level of intensity they
wanted to ride at reported an increase in well-being.
Visit your local farmers' market—Not only is farm-fresh
better for you and the environment, but chances are
you’ll actually eat more fruits and vegetables if you go
local.
Swap out your cleaning products for eco-friendly—Most
“green” cleaners spurn ingredients that may cause reproductive harm or lead to chronic health problems such
as asthma. Furthermore, green cleaners offer natural
ingredients instead of synthetic ones and more concentrated formulas. They may also be free of petroleum distillates and phosphates, which can harm aquatic ecosystems, and packaged in recycled or recyclable materials.
Help the environment by connecting with it.—
Researchers have long touted the physical benefits of
walking, such as increased oxygen intake, revved-up
circulation, a healthier heart and calorie burning. But
walking can also shed stress and enhance calm energy.
Source: besthealthmag.ca/best-you/green-living/5-healthy-ways-to-spend-earth
-day?slide=1#tRq8qpZKt9yCT1mZ.97
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Friday, May 1, there will be Eucharistic Adoration in
the chapel after the 9:00am mass from 9:30am to
7:00pm.
“The time you spend with Jesus in the Blessed
Sacrament is the best time you will spend on
earth. Each moment that you spend with Jesus
will deepen your union with Him and make
your soul most everlastingly glorious and beautiful in Heaven, and will help bring about everlasting peace on earth.” -Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Come adore, praise, thank God for his love and
mercy. Bring your petitions to Him and ask for His
graces to do His will. Call Barbara McGeachen at 609448-8399 to sign-up for Adoration.
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Building Fund/Capital Campaign Fund
MINISTRIES
By the end of March we will have just five more months of
payments totaling $42,234.20 left on our long-term bank
mortgage. It seems like yesterday that we took on this huge
financial obligation. But thanks to our parishioners we have
succeeded in satisfying our obligation. Hopefully after the
last payment in August the parish will celebrate this accomplishment by burning the mortgage!
However, we have to remind you that the building and
property still require repairs and maintenance, which carries a high cost. This winter we needed to spend approximately $6,000 to fix serious problems in our parking lot, as
well as the concrete pads in front of the church entrance
from the parking lot. These were only temporary repairs
that will not last long, so we will shortly be doing a major
project to replace this entire concrete area. The repairs to
the parking lot are a little more long term, however, we
know that within a year the entire parking area will need to
be dug up and replaced.
In order to fund these and other repairs, we will continue to
use the pink envelopes once a month as a collection to help
offset these and other extraordinary expenses. When possible we will change the envelope description to “Building
and Grounds Improvement”.
Thank you for your continued support in helping St. Anthony of Padua maintain and improve its fine facilities.
Anthonian Seniors: St. Anthony of Padua Parishioners 50 years
and older are welcome to join our Senior Club. Please call Angie Cruz 609–448–2511, or come to a meeting.
The Mass Offering Total for April 12: $18,651. Your donations are important; they help Saint Anthony of Padua continue the good work in the parish and the community.
Please remember the Parish in your Wills and in your Estate
Planning.
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Bereavement Ministry: We meet and talk to people in our parish who have experienced losses; we help you find peace of
mind and soul. Please contact the parish office 609-448-0141
x25 or Deacon Mike Scannella x28. Let God begin his work
with and in you.
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Helping Hands: Diligent volunteers provide a variety of help for
people in the community. Contact: Judy Abramovitz 609 4433573
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King’s Kids is a Children's Liturgy of the Word program held
monthly at the 9 and 10:30 Masses. For information, contact
Joanne and John Tyne. [email protected]
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Knights of Columbus Hightstown We welcome any interested
men of the parish. To learn more please call Rob Walsh 609
509-1718. We are looking to provide more support to the parish .
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Music Ministries - Get involved and share your love of music!
See Quentin Marty after Mass or 609-448-3944; Contemporary Choir Cathy Doyle 609-448-6120,and Spanish Choir:
Nelson Rivera at 609-443-9683
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Prayer Shawl Ministry - Prayer shawls are available at no
charge to ill parishioners, their families or friends. To request a
prayer shawl call Rosemarie Farkas 448-6971 or Rosalie Danek
448-8431. We accept monetary donations. Volunteers are very
much needed! Lessons are available.
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Respect Life Ministry. - The group meets on the 4th Thursday
of each month. For more information, please call Tony Humphreys 609-448-8229. Pregnant? - Need Help? Birthright is
here to help - 49 East Main Street, Freehold NJ 07728; 732462-2888.
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Catholic Annual Appeal
We are almost two months into the Catholic Annual Appeal
and we are at nearly 50% of our pledge goal. We want to
thank all of those parishioners who have made a donation
or pledge to this important program. We ask that those of
you who have not contributed or pledged to consider doing
so as soon as possible. A gift to the Annual Appeal helps
fund the vital day-to-day operations of our vital ministries,
programs and services of the 109 parishes in the diocese.
This year St. Anthony of Padua’s share of the goal is
$63,000, pledged to date: $36,260, paid to date: $29,010.50.
You can find pledge cards and envelopes in the wells at the
rear of the church. We sincerely thank you for your past
and future generosity. We can be proud of our Catholic
faith and together our gifts can help further the vital work
of our Church.
RCIA Ministry - If you are 16 years and over and would like to
become a Catholic, or if you have been baptized but have not
received the sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Confirmation,
please call: Rosemarie Constable 609-448-0974, Steve Pavone
732-446-7661, or Deacon Tom Garvey 609-443-5699.
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Social Concerns Social Concerns (totally funded by your donations) helps those in OUR parish in distress and in need of temporary aid. (Prov 14:31) “To help the poor is to honor God.”
Clothing at Green House The Green House will receive and
distribute gently used, washed and folded clothing SATURDAYS
ONLY from 9:00am to 11:00am. As always, thank you for your
donations and cooperation. Barbara McGeachen 609-4488399
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Social Justice Committee - Our committee's mission is to work
to support the rights of the most vulnerable in our society. All
are welcome. For information call Leigh or Lenore Isleib 609448-6470.
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Spiritual Direction- If you are looking for a deeper relationship
with God, or perhaps ‘just want to pray better’ perhaps spiritual direction would help. For more info or to give it a try, contact
Mary Naylor 609-426-6144 or Sandra Lopez 609-506-1010
by appointment.
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The Annual Catholic Appeal—in Action!
The Department of Youth, Marriage and Family Life strives
to promote a Catholic understanding of life through faith
formation at every stage of human living. They support you
and your family, recognizing that your family is holy, not
because it is perfect, but because God’s grace is at work in
it, helping it to set out anew every day on the way to love.
Your gift promotes individuals and family life.
Father Michael Brizio IMC will be helping us on the last Thursday of each month for confession or counsel in the Church
from 7pm to 8:30pm. Call the church office for holiday schedule.
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GED / ESL – Victor Fernandez 609-468-0304
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For a complete listing of ministries and groups, please visit our
website or call the church office.
If small children need to visit the restroom or water fountain
during mass, they must be accompanied by an adult. Thank
you for your cooperation!
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Youth Ministry News
- April 22 is Earth Day Please recycle your bulletins when you finish
enjoying them.
Life Teen and Edge will not Meet Sunday, April 19th
Upcoming Core Theology Lectures
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Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Place: Chancery/Pastoral Center,
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Cost: $10 (bring a lunch)
For Info: 609-403-7205 or [email protected]
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NJ Catholic Youth Rally Six Flags Great Adventure͑
Sunday May 17th
For permission slip & more info contact Rudy or Kelly at
609.406.7440 or at [email protected]
Spiritual formation based on the Preparatory Catechesis
for World Meeting of Families 2015 and World Youth Day
2016 with Pope Francis
Home for a Wounded Heart- May 28, 2015
7:00 to 9:00 pm
Diocese of Trenton Pastoral Center (library)
701 Lawrenceville Rd, Trenton NJ 08638
Register online: dioceseoftrenton.org/
loveisourmission/
Spiritual Adoption—Week 14
Guess What? I can suck my thumb! My thyroid
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becoming stronger but my skin is still very transparent. A coating of very fine hair called
“lanugo” covers my body to protect it from all of the water in Mommy’s womb! I will shed this hair before I am
born. Won’t you please remember to pray each day for
me? www.pregnancy.org/fetal development “Jesus,
Mary and Joseph, I love you very much, I beg you to spare
the life of the unborn baby that I have spiritually adopted,
and all unborn babies in danger of abortion. Archbishop
Fulton J Sheen
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III DOMINGO DE PASCUA (Juan 24:35-48)
San Lucas quiere despejar la idea que rondaba entre los
creyentes de la segunda y tercera generación, de que las
visiones de Jesús resucitado eran como las apariciones de
un fantasma que atraviesa paredes, sin estar sujeto ni a
tiempo ni a espacio alguno, y que desaparece repentinamente. Para contrarrestar estas especulaciones, el evangelista subraya la dimensión material del cuerpo resucitado de
Jesús delante de sus discípulos: parte el pan, los discípulos
pueden palpar sus manos y sus pies, y hasta come pescado
asado delante de ellos. Todo esto para convencerlos de la
realidad del poder de Dios manifiesto en la carne resucitada
de Jesús.
Pero esa fuerza de la vida de Dios no solo ha quedado manifestó al círculo de discípulos primeros, sino que está al alcance de cada generación de cristianos, porque pueden
“rememorar” la revelación de Jesús acorde con las Escrituras inspiradas y autorizadas por Israel. Las Escrituras dan
testimonio de la fuerza de Dios que opera la salvación de los
suyos. En este caso, de Jesús de Nazaret, el profeta poderoso
en obras y palabras. El ha cumplido las expectativas anunciadas pero, incluso hojeando a Moisés, los Profetas y los
Salmos, es necesario que la inteligencia sea abierta para
generar la fe.
Comprender las Escrituras no resulta de conocerlas al dedillo y hasta recitarlas. La inteligencia de las Escrituras proviene de una experiencia con Jesús, de recibir del pan partido con sus manos, pero también de palpar su humanidad,
de darle de comer y de dejar que la alegría nos inunde, y su
voz arda en nuestro corazón..
Source/LTP Manual para proclamadores de la Palabra
LECTORES & VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE ESTARAN A CARGO
DE LA VENTA DE COMIDA EL PROXIMO DOMINGO 26
DE ABRIL. POR FAVOR ESPERAMOS SU COOPERACION.
REQUISITOS PARA SOLICITAR UNA CARTA DE REFERENCIA: Las personas interesadas en solicitar cartas de referencia tendrán que estar registrados en la parroquia por un
periodo activo de tres meses, haciendo uso de los sobres de
la Iglesia. Después de este tiempo podrán contactar a la
oficina. Esta regla aplica a lo que están solicitando el sacramento de Bautizo, Confirmación y Quincenos.
Durante la misa, los niños pequeños deberán estar acompañados por un adulto cuando vayan al baño, o a la fuente de agua.
Gracias por su cooperación.
OFICINA DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA: Las inscripciones
para la catequesis ya comenzaron por favor acercarse en
horas de oficina de lunes a viernes de 9:00 am -3:00 pm,
traer la fe de bautizo original, el costo es de $100 por niño.
Para más información comunicarse con la Sra. Aileen
O’Brien ext. 21. o Ximena ext. 29
14va Semana - Adopción Espiritual
¿Adivina qué? ¡Me puedo chupar el dedo! Mi glándula
tiroidea ha madurado y está produciendo hormonas que
usaré durante toda mi vida. Mis huesos se hacen más fuertes pero mi piel todavía es bastante transparente. Una fina
cubierta de bello llamado “lanugo” cubre mi cuerpo para
protegerlo del agua en el vientre de mi mami. Este bello
desaparecerá antes de que nazca. www.pregnancy.org/fetal
development. No te olvides de rezar por mi cada día: Jesús,
María y José los amo y les ruego que protejan la vida del
bebe que he adoptado espiritualmente y por todos los bebes
que están en peligro de ser abortados. Arzobispo Fulton J.
Sheen
PROYECTO RAQUEL
¿Sabe usted que es el Proyecto Raquel? El Proyecto Raquel
constituye un grupo de personas que incluyen sacerdotes,
profesionales de salud mental, y otros que proveen atención
individualizada para aquellas personas que tuvieron un
aborto o participaron en la decisión de hacerse un aborto.
El Proyecto Raquel trabaja desde el corazón de la Iglesia
para ayudar a aquellos en necesidad de consejería y acercarlos a los sacramentos.
Para saber más acerca de de lo que ofrece Proyecto Raquel
conéctese
a
www.hopeafterabortion.org
ó
www.noparh.org. Para más información acerca de los retiros de fin de semana del Viñedo de Raquel conéctese a
www.rachelsvineyard.org.
Pastor: Rev. Patrick J. McDonnell: 609 448 0141 ext 18
Sacerdote de la misa los lunes: Fr. Toni Ramos
Enlace entre la comunidad Latina y el Pastor: Ximena
Bustamante 609 448 0141 ext. 29
Confesiones al mediodía los domingos: Fr. Pat
Bautizos e Intensiones: Judith Cortez 609 336 7249
Matrimonios: Padre Miguel Valle 609 924 1743 ext. 119
[email protected]
Ensayos para Matrimonios Carlos Gavilanes 609 558 1079
Grupo Juvenil: Liz Guzhnay 609 448 0141 ext. 12
Quinceanos: Octavia Jijaba 609 578 0898
Grupo de Oración: Patricia Sanabria 609 529 6638
Grupo Mariano: Milton Pinos 908 770 0893
RICA (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos) Carmen Franco 609 655 2878 José Luis Varela 609 977 6558
Servidores del Altar: Jesús Abalos 609 448 7651
Ministerio de Música: Nelson Rivera 609 443 9683
Departamento de Matrimonio y Vida Familiar: Freddy y
Gloria Enríquez 609 937 8026
Servicios sociales para la comunidad Latina: David Abalos 609
371 2435
GED / ESL – Victor Fernandez 609 468 0304
Dirección Espiritual para mujeres una vez al mes: Sandra López 609 506 1010
Rev. Michael Brizio, IMC 732-303-7800
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