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St. John
Catholic
Catholic Church
Church
1900 WEST MAIN STREET - RUSSELVILLE, AR 72801
PARISH INFORMATION
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Website:
Emergency:
MASS SCHEDULE
Weekdays
(479) 967-3699
(479) 967-6215
[email protected]
www.saintjohnrussellville.org
(479) 968-0505
(Consult Bulletins for times)
Saturday Evening,
5:00 P.M.
Sunday Mornings,
ext. 225
7:00 A.M. (Spanish)
10:00 A.M.
ext. 223
RECONCILIATION
ext. 222
3:30 - 4:30 P.M.
ext. 221
SACRAMENT PREPARATION
Pastor:
Rev. Jack E. Sidler
Associate Pastor for Hispanic Ministry:
Father Mauricio Carrasco
Hispanic Ministry:
Sister Mayela Baez Briones, MCSC
Saturday,
Parish Asst. Admin:
Don Goodlow
Accounting:
Julie Rutherford
ext. 227
Secretary:
Karla Post
ext. 221
Hispanic Ministry Secretary:
Norma Cano
ext. 222
Catechetical Leader/Director of Youth Ministry:
Christi Lynn Priore
ext. 233
Director of Music:
Karen Greer
ext. 233
Facilities:
Ralph Horner
ext. 221
Regular Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
(479) 967-4644
[email protected]
www.stjohnscatholicschool.com
School Principal:
Mark Tyler
ext. 231
School Secretary:
Rose Crowell
Parents preparation meeting held every three months.
Parental instruction is encouraged during pregnancy. Please call the
office to sign-up to attend class.
R.C.I.A.:
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. If you wish to
learn more about the Catholic Faith please contact the Catechetical
Office.
Marriage: Preparation must begin a minimum of 6 months
before a proposed wedding date. Please contact the Pastor for further
information.
Holy Eucharist & Confirmation: Diocesan guidelines require
a full year of religious education prior to the year of preparation
for receiving the sacraments of Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist and
Confirmation.
SCHOOL INFORMATION
Grades: PreK-5
Phone:
Email:
Website:
Baptism:
ext. 230
Anointing of the Sick: Please call the parish office if you or
someone you know is need of this Sacrament. First Saturday of the
month following the 8:00 A.M. Mass.
Vocations:
Please call the Diocesan Vocations Office at
(501) 664-0340 for more information.
“Christ is the Reason for Our School”
Parish Pastoral Council:
President:
Ryan Mikles
Parish Finance Council:
Chair:
Carol Trusty
School Board:
President:
Greg Barborek
P.T.O:
President:
Gina Skelton
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
We, as a community of believers, Created by the Father, Enriched
by the Holy Spirit and sustained by the Blessed Eucharist, are called
to respond to Jesus Christ by making the gift of the Catholic faith a
shared reality.
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
January 3 – January 10, 2016
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Mass
For the Parish
No Mass
Margaret Ellen Mobley
(Betty & Jennings Gray)
Hermina Anhalt
(Nancy & Chuck Warren)
Col Richard Lambert
(Nancy & Chuck Warren)
Col Richard Lambert
(Tom&Rosemary Rolniak)
Ernest Pampuch
(Jerome Pampuch)
Col Richard Lambert
(St. John Altar Society)
Col Richard Lambert
(Don & Diane Goodlow)
Martin Heidgen Family
(Alex & Sue Streett)
Col Richard Lambert
(Julian & Karen Hann)
Ernest Pampuch
(Jerome Pampuch)
Mass
For the Parish
7:00AM
10:00AM
8:00AM
8:00AM
8:00AM
8:00AM
$5662.25
$7402.91
Offertory December 26th & 27th
Clergy Welfare Fund
5:00PM
“SECOND COLLECTION SCHEDULE”
7:00AM
10:00AM
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
St. John Neumann
St. Andre Bessette
St. Raymond of Penyafort
Ss. Basil the Great and
Gregory Nazianzen
READINGS FOR THE WEEK:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
January 9 – January 10
EUCHARISTIC ALTAR
LECTORS
MINISTERS
SERVERS GIFTS
January 09
5:00 PM
C.Rothert
R.Grace
D.Deaton
B.Barborek
P.Gilliam
D.Duggan
L.Polczynski I.Duggan
C.Trusty
M.Fithen
D.Trusty
K.Gilliam
January 10
7:00 AM
Ana
B.Nortega
C.Gonzales
A.Paz
Celia
M.Gonzales
I.Mejia
A.Segovia
Lupita
S.Gonzales
J.Mejia
E.Vazquez
J.Vazquez
10:00 AM
R.Crowell
JW.Stratton E.Mikles
Students
C.Hendron
S.Mikles
J.Stamps
E.Stratton
P.Stamps
M.Stratton
Volunteer
S.Thompson
8:30AM
SAINTS OF THE WEEK:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Saturday:
LITURGICAL ROLES:
1 Jn 3:22-4:6; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25
1 Jn 4:7-10; Mk 6:34-44
1 Jn 4:11-18; Mk 6:45-52
1 Jn 4:19-5:4; Lk 4:14-22
1 Jn 5:5-13; Lk 5:12-16
1 Jn 5:14-21; Jan 3:22-30
Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Acts 10:34-38;
Lk 3:15-16, 21-22
The Needy
January 16th & 17th
PRAYERFUL SILENCE: Let us renew our
commitment to keep the nave of our church a true
“house of prayer”. Let us all agree to maintain a
“prayerful silence” once we pass through our
processional doors and enter the church.
SILENCIO ORANTE: Renovemos nuestro
compromiso de mantener la nave de la iglesia una
verdadera "casa de oración". Pongámonos de acuerdo
todos mantener un silencio orante, una vez que
pasan por nuestras puertas procesionales y entrar en
el iglesia.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Eucharistic Adoration
is Friday, January 8th and Saturday January 9th, in
the Chapel. Please find the time to spend one hour in
thanking the Lord for His Son and for the blessings he
bestows. Sign-up Binder is in the Narthex.
HOME BOUND OR HOSPITAL VISITS: Please
contact the Parish Office at 967-3699 if you are
unable to attend Church and wish to receive Holy
Communion.
VISITATION REMINDER: Ever been alone and just
wanted someone to talk to? Please make a New Year
Resolution to take the time to visit our Parishioners
who have moved to local Nursing Homes or are shutins in their own homes due to medical conditions. They
get very lonely! If you need further information please
contact the Parish Office.
CALENDAR WEEK AHEAD:
Jan
Jan
Jan
Jan
05
06
07
07
Jan
07
Jan
Jan
Jan
07
08
08
Jan
09
Bingo
KC Rosary in the Chapel
PTO Meeting
Charismatic Renewal Meeting
In Adult Catechetical Center
Charismatic Vocal Prayer in
Chapel
Choir Practice
Hispanic Choir Practice
Charismatic Renewal
Assembly of Prayer-Church
Epiphany Party
6:30PM
6:30PM
5:30PM
6:00PM
6:30PM
7:00PM
6:00PM
6:30PM
6:00PM
COMING EVENTS:
Jan
Jan
Jan
Jan
Jan
Jan
10
11
13
13
16
20
Faith Formation Resumes
RCIA Resumes
School Board Meeting
Catholics Returning Home
Baptism Class
Parish Council Meeting
Come 0n and Play Bingo! Bingo! This Tuesday Night
at 6:30 PM with the doors opening at 5:30 PM. If you
haven’t yet, come and see how much fun it is to win!
HARVEST HOUSE: Our Food Pantry is in need of
cereals, bread, canned vegetables, canned meats,
desserts, pasta, pasta sauce, and jelly. Thank you for
your continued support of this vital ministry.
KNIGHTS
OF COLUMBUS: For membership
information, or for Knights of Columbus Hall Rental
Information, please contact Wayne Eastman at (479)
567-3920 or email [email protected]. You can
also visit the Knights of Columbus website at
Russellvilleofc.org.
LET US PRAY ~ for the restored good health of
these members of our Parish Family:
Daisy Anderson
Joseph Hlass
Kathy Buttanda
Helen Keim
Pam Cook
Jeanne Kinavy
Dorothy Figueroaf
Eric Larson
Elda Floriani
Marvin Mahoney
Ed France
Tommy McMahon
Heddie Fritz
Bheyleigh Nufer
Paula Gallagher
Richard Pozdol
Eleanor Garrison
Tanya Ramey
Pat Glover
Carol Schwander
Jim Graham
Dudley Wells
Barbara Gray
Billy Joe Wesley
LET US PRAY ~ for the needs of the following
relatives and friends of our Parish Family:
Cybil Baker (daughter-in-law of Gary & Gwen Baker)
Carl Butala (father of Sherri Fusaro)
Betty Chaney (mother of Tamra Stahl)
Monty Coffman (friend of Jennings & Betty Gray)
Natalie Duffy (grddaughter of Celeste & Damien Durbin)
Kristen Ellers (friend of Donna Hurtt)
Lenela Fitzjurls (mother of Cindy Phonvilai)
John Garrity (brother of Christi Lynn Priore)
Blake Joseph Gilliam (grandson of Pam Gilliam)
Rick Gian (friend of the Wink Family)
Mark Gilliam (son of Pam Gilliam)
Bill Goloby (brother of Celeste Durbin)
Rocky Gonzalez (brother of Hope Meredith)
Abbott Warren Heidgen, OSB (cousin of Sue Streett)
Marty Heidgen (nephew of Sue Streett)
Cadrian Hogins (daughter of Reece Hogins)
Clara Jones (friend of John David Jones)
Joyce Larkin (wife of Mike Larkin)
John Eric Laurence (grandson of Mary Jo Jennen)
Debbie Long (daughter of Rita & Craig Vrabel)
Jennifer Goodlow-Martin (daughter of Don & Diane Goodlow)
Rebecca Mills (sister of John Wink)
Gavin Morgan (grandson of Celeste&Damien Durbin)
Matt Owen (nephew of Sue & Alex Streett)
Judy Robertson (aunt of Michaelle Baker)
Peyton Rohner (grddaughter of Tony & Kathy Buttanda)
Sheila Terwilliger (Sister of Teresa Jones)
SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
The star represents a highly significant and imminent
birth or other event. The wise ones from the east
believe that the star signals the birth of the King of the
Jews to whom they all homage as their Lord. This
manifestation of God by the star touches true seekers
everywhere-even those on the fringes. The visit of the
Wise Men is tinged with foreboding danger, pointing to
Jesus’ Death and Resurrection.
SOLEMNIDAD DE LA EPIFANÍA DEL SEÑOR
la estrella representa una importante e inminente nacimiento
u otro evento. Los sabios de oriente creen que la estrella señala
el nacimiento del Rey de los judíos a quien todos ellos
homenaje como su Señor. Esta manifestación de Dios por la
estrella toca verdaderos buscadores por doquier, incluso
aquellos que están en la periferia. La visita de los Sabios es
teñida con aprensión el peligro, apuntando a la muerte y
resurrección de Jesucristo.
MASS FOR LIFE
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will celebrate the annual Mass
for Life at 12:05pm, Sunday, January 17 at the Cathedral of
St. Andrew. Prior to the Mass, a Rosary for Life will be
held at 11:30 a.m. Anyone who has lost a child is
invited to sign the Book of Innocents in their memory.
Red roses will be placed near the altar to honor these
children and their families during Mass.
Each year, this Mass is celebrated to mark the
anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade
and Doe v. Bolton decisions that legalized abortion in
the United States. The event is an opportunity for
Catholics statewide to come together and pray for an
end to abortion.
A prayer vigil, in the form of Eucharistic adoration,
will be held from 6:30pm Saturday, January 16 to 8 am
Sunday, January 17 at the Cathedral.
Following the Mass for Life, the 38th annual March
for Life will begin at 2pm. The staging area for the
march will be at Battery and Wolfe streets behind the
State Capitol. Marchers will circle around the capitol
and end at the Capitol steps where a brief program will
be held including prayer and talks from religious and
community leaders. For more information call Anne
Dierks at 501-664-0340.
MISA POR LA VIDA
Obispo Anthony B. Taylor celebrará la Misa por la
Vida a las 12:05pm el domingo, 17 de enero en
la Catedral de San Andrés en el centro de Little Rock.
Antes de la Misa, se rezará un Rosario por la Vida a las
11:30 a.m.
Cada año, esta Misa es celebrada para conmemorar el
aniversario de las decisiones Roe v. Wade y Doe v. Bolton
de la Corte Suprema que legalizaron el aborto en los
Estados Unidos. El evento es una oportunidad para que
los católicos de todo el estado se reúnan y recen para
erradicar el aborto.
Una vigilia de oración, en la forma de adoración
Eucarística, se llevará a cabo de 6:30 p.m. el sábado, 16
de enero hasta las 8 a.m. el domingo, 17 de enero en la
Catedral. A las parroquias en el centro de Arkansas se les
ha asignado rezar en la catedral.
Después de la Misa por la Vida, iniciará la 38a Marcha
por la Vida anual a las 2 p.m. La marcha iniciará entre las
calles Battery y Wolfe atrás del Capitolio.
Las personas marcharán en círculo alrededor del
capitolio terminando en los escalones del Capitolio donde
se llevará a cabo un breve programa que incluye oración y
presentaciones impartidas por líderes religiosos y
comunitarios. Para más información llame a Anne Dierks
al 501-664-0340.
RCIA CALENDAR
Please pray for our parish Catechumens and
Candidates as they move forward into the fullness of
faith and full communion in the life of our Catholic
Family that God will protect them on their journey and
that he reveal to them the love of his Son Jesus.
Our RCIA classes will be on Christmas Break…..Classes
will resume on January 10/11.
Y O U AR E I N V I T E D !
Our family would like to invite the parish family of St.
John Church to our 3rd annual Epiphany Party. This
event is sponsored by the parish council and is for your
entire family—from babies to 90 year olds to come for a
free meal and an evening of dancing.
The meal is being catered by the Pasta Grill. One very
important request is for EVERYONE who wants to eat to
let us know that you WILL be coming. We will be
mailing out cards that you will be able to bring to mass
and drop in the collection basket. You can also call the
parish office. We really NEED to know if you plan to
come and eat. If you just want to come and dance, then
you do not need to respond.
It is Saturday, January 9th following the 5:00 evening
Mass. So put the date on your calendar and let us
know if you are coming.
Then put on your dancing shoes and come for a
wonderful meal and a fun time of dancing with your
kids, your friend’s kids, your spouse, and make some
memories with our parish family.
RCIA CALENDARIO
Por favor oren por nuestros Catecúmenos y Candidatos
parroquiales a medida que avanzan hacia la plenitud de
la fe y la comunión plena en la vida de nuestra familia
católica que Dios los protegerá en su viaje y que revela a
ellos el amor de su Hijo Jesús.
Nuestras clases de RICA estarán en vacaciones de
Navidad... Clases se reanudará en enero 10/11.
ESTÁS INVITADO!
Nuestra familia le gustaría invitar a la familia de la
parroquia de la Iglesia de San Juan a nuestra tercera Fiesta
anual de la Epifanía. Este evento es patrocinado por el
consejo parroquial y es para sus niños de toda la familia,
desde bebés hasta 90 años por venir para una comida
gratis y una noche de baile.
La comida está siendo atendida por el Pasta Grill. Una
petición muy importante es que todos los que quieran
comer para hacernos saber que va a venir. Vamos a enviar
por correo las tarjetas que usted será capaz de llevar a la
masa y colocar en la canasta de la colecta. También puede
llamar a la oficina parroquial. Realmente necesito saber si
va a venir y comer. Si lo que desea es venir a bailar,
entonces usted no tiene que responder.
Es Sábado, 09 de enero siguiente a la 5:00 Misa
vespertina. Así que puso la fecha en su calendario y
háganos saber si usted está viniendo.
A continuación, poner en sus zapatos de baile y venir
para una comida maravillosa y un momento de diversión de
la danza con sus hijos, hijos de su amigo, su cónyuge, y
hacer algunos recuerdos con nuestra familia parroquial.
TOUCHING SAFETY PROGRAM
St. John Faith Formation Program will present a sexual
abuse prevention program, the Touching Safety
program, to our students on Sunday, January 10. The
creators of the Protecting God’s Children™ program
developed the Touching Safety program. This program is
provided to us by the Diocese of Little Rock, and is a
part of our ongoing effort to help create and maintain a
safe environment for children and to protect all children
from sexual abuse.
The scheduled lesson is being offered to all students
at St. John Faith Formation Program. As a parent, you
have the right to choose whether your student
participates. We encourage you to read the attached
“overview” and “lesson plan” so you’ll be aware of the
nature of the Touching Safety program. If you have
questions about the program or the lesson, please
contact Christi Lynn Priore at 967-3699. If you
determine that you DO NOT want your child to
participate, please complete the “opt-out” form available
in the parish office, and return it to Christi Lynn Priore
no later than January 10, 2016.
For more information on the Touching Safety
program, visit the VIRTUS Online™ website at
www.virtus.org.
CATHOLICS RETURNING HOME
Have you been away from the Church for a while?
Have you ever thought about returning? If so, we would
like to welcome you back to St. John. We have a special
ministry for people just like you who have been away
from the Church. Please join us for a six-week series that
begins Wednesday, January 13, 2015 at 7:00 pm in the Adult
Catechetical Center. We would like to address your questions
and make you feel at home once more in the Catholic Church.
For more info, please contact the Catholics Retuning Home
coordinator Damien Durbin at 479-229-2418 or 479-970-9512.
WAKE UP TO THE JOY OF CONSECRATED LIFE!
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ar e R ea l Pe o p le ! T h e r et r eat is f or yo u n g
w o m en 1 6 - 3 5 ye ar s of ag e w h o w an t t o le ar n
an d d is c er n a b o ut R el igi o u s Lif e. The Retreat is
free. Registration deadline is January 4. For more
information, contact Sr. Joan Pytlik, Minister for
Religious [email protected] or 501-664-0340 X384 or visit:
w w w . d olr . or g/ ev en t s / w om en s -r e lig i o us di s cer n m en t -r et r e at - 2 0 1 6
NA T I O NA L M IG R A T I O N W E E K
In the Gospel of Matthew (25:35) Jesus tells his
disciples, "I was hungry and you gave me food, I was
thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you
welcomed me." The call to welcome the stranger plays
an important role in the lives of faithful Christians and
has a particularly central place for those of us who
work in the migration field. The migrant, who moves
from one country to another is truly a stranger in the
midst. Often unfamiliar with the local tongue of the new
country, not to mention its customs, the migrant needs
the support of local communities so that she can better
adjust to her new surroundings.
PROGRAMA DE SEGURIDAD TOCAR
Programa de Formación San Juan Fe presentará un
programa de prevención del abuso sexual, el programa
Seguridad en el Contacto, a nuestros estudiantes el
domingo, 10 de enero Los creadores del programa de
Protección de los Niños de Dios ™ desarrollaron el
programa Seguridad en el Contacto. Este programa se
ofrece a nosotros por la Diócesis de Little Rock, y es una
parte de nuestro esfuerzo continuo para ayudar a crear
y mantener un ambiente seguro para los niños y para
proteger a todos los niños del abuso sexual.
La lección programada se ofrece a todos los
estudiantes en el Programa de Formación San Juan de
la fe. Como padre, usted tiene el derecho de elegir si su
hijo participa. Le animamos a leer el "panorama general"
adjunto y "plan de lección" por lo que estará al tanto de
la naturaleza del programa Seguridad en el Contacto. Si
tiene preguntas sobre el programa o la lección, por favor
póngase en contacto con Christi Lynn Priore en 967
hasta 3.699. Si determina que usted no quiere que su
hijo participe, por favor complete el formulario de "optout", disponible en la oficina de la parroquia, y
devolverlo a Christi Lynn Priore a más tardar el 10 de
enero 2016. Para obtener más información sobre el
programa Seguridad en el Contacto, visite el sitio web de
VIRTUS Online ™ en www.virtus.org.
CATÓLICOS regresar a casa
¿Te has estado lejos de la Iglesia por un tiempo?
¿Alguna vez has pensado en volver? Si es así, nos gustaría darle
la bienvenida de nuevo a San Juan. Tenemos un ministerio
especial para la gente como usted que ha estado fuera de la
Iglesia. Por favor, únase a nosotros para una serie de seis
semanas que comienza Miércoles, 13 de enero 2015 a las 7:00
pm en el Centro de Catequesis de Adultos. Nos gustaría
responder a sus preguntas y te hacen sentir como en casa una
vez más en la Iglesia Católica. Para obtener más información,
póngase en contacto con el coordinador de los católicos
resintonizar Inicio Damien Durbin al 479-229-2418 o 479-970-9512.
DESPERTAR A LA ALEGRÍA DE LA VIDA CONSAGRADA!
Es una Mujeres Religiosas Discernimiento Vocacional
Retiro se llevará a cabo en 8-9 2016 en el Centro
Pastoral Diocesano, 2500 N. Tyler St. Little Rock,
Arkansas. Venga a ver que las hermanas son personas
reales! El retiro es para las mujeres jóvenes 16-35 años
de edad que quieran aprender y discernir sobre la Vida
Religiosa. El Retiro es gratuito. Fecha límite de
inscripción es el 4 de enero Para más información,
póngase en contacto con el Sr. Joan Pytlik, Ministro de
[email protected] religiosa o 501-664-0340 X384 o visita:
www.dolr.org/events/womens-religious-discernment-retreat-2016
SEMANA NACIONAL DE MIGRACIÓN
En el Evangelio de Mateo (25:35) Jesús dice a sus discípulos:
"Tuve hambre y me disteis de comer, tuve sed y me disteis de
beber, fui forastero y me acogisteis". La llamada a acoger al
extranjero juega un papel importante en la vida de los fieles
cristianos y tiene un lugar particularmente central para
aquellos de nosotros que trabajamos en el ámbito de la
migración. El migrante, que se traslada de un país a otro es
realmente un extraño en medio. A menudo no están
familiarizados con la lengua local del nuevo país, por no
hablar de sus costumbres, el migrante necesita el apoyo de
las comunidades locales para que mejor puede adaptarse a
su nuevo entorno.
This Week at Home
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Radical Love
Monday, January 4, 2016
Memorial of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Can you say, “I love God”? Some people are afraid or uncomfortable with the word love, perhaps because of its many connotations in our culture. Our narrative continues today to help
us understand the love of Christ. Because we are anointed in
Christ, we too are called “to bring good news to the poor
[and] proclaim release to the captives.” Again, love is radical;
it demands that we act with justice and truth. We cannot be
afraid to show Christ’s love to the world. Light a candle today
and say a prayer for all those unable to love or receive love.
Today’s Readings: 1 John 4:19 — 5:4; Psalm 72:1– 2, 14 and
15bc, 17; Luke 4:14 – 22a.
Verse 23 of the First Letter of John summarizes the core
theological theme of the letter — we must believe and we
must love one another. St. Elizabeth also reminds us of these
two themes. Her faith led her to share her gifts and resources
with those less fortunate. She discerned, as John asks us to
(4:1), where God was calling her so she may labor for the
kingdom. Take a moment today to pray for an increase in
faith and a robust love so that you too may do God’s will.
Today’s Readings: 1 John 3:22—4:6; Psalm 2:7bc–8, 10–12a;
Matthew 4:12 –17, 23 – 25.
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Memorial of St. John Neumann, Bishop
God is love, as today’s First Reading states. We hear this
phrase a lot, but have we thought about what it says to us? In
this Christmas season, we celebrate God’s amazing gift of
his Son, Jesus, who reveals God’s love in the flesh. If we are
born in Christ and he dwells within each of us, we must each
ask ourselves, “Do I love like Christ?” God’s love reveals
peace, justice, compassion, and mercy. Today, consider
scheduling a visit to a sick person or a homeless shelter and
be present to those on the margins. Today’s Readings: 1 John
4:7–10; Psalm 72:1– 2, 3 – 4, 7– 8; Mark 6:34 – 44.
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Heart of Christ
It’s awesome to think that God's love transforms us to be
more like God. Love is radical. It challenges us to see with
the eyes of Christ and set aside our fears and misunderstandings. When our lives are rooted in Christ, we are no longer
possessed by fear or judgment but remain in God. What stops
you from loving as Christ loves? How are you drawing people to the heart of Christ? Today’s Readings: 1 John 4:11–18;
Psalm 72:1– 2, 10, 12 –13; Mark 6:45 – 52.
Friday, January 8, 2016
Healing
Today’s Gospel presents Jesus as healer. As we approach the
final days of Christmas, it is important to reflect once again
on God’s saving deed. Jesus’ healing of the leper proclaims
the Reign of God. It is a sign of God’s love and mercy.
Healing is a miracle that reminds us that Christ saves us.
Biblical scholar John Pilch writes that Christ’s healing draws
us from the margins and reincorporates us into the community. Who needs healing in your community? Invite your
children or nieces and nephews to make greeting cards for
those on the margins who need a sign of God’s hope. Today’s
Readings: 1 John 5:5 –13; Psalm 147:12 –13, 14 –15, 19 – 20;
Luke 5:12 –16.
Saturday, January 9, 2016
Increase/Decrease
Do you rejoice when you hear the voice of Jesus, the bridegroom? In the Gospel, John the Baptist realizes that his ministry is ending and Jesus’ ministry will grow and reveal the
kingdom. John rejoices in the Lord! Like him, we must set
ourselves aside so that the light of Christ can shine from us.
Today’s Readings: 1 John 5:14 – 21; Psalm 149:1– 2, 3 – 4, 5 – 6a
and 9b; John 3:22 – 30.
© 2015 Liturgy Training Publications. 1-800-933-1800. Written by Timothy A. Johnston. Illustrated by Steve Musgrave.
Scripture quotations are from The New Revised Standard Version Bible: Catholic Edition, copyright © 1993 and 1989 by the
Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. All rights reserved. Used
by permission. Permission to publish granted by the Archdiocese of Chicago, on February 5, 2015.
Reproducibles for Advent–Christmas 2015–2016
La semana en casa
Jueves, 7 de enero
Amor radical
Lunes, 4 de enero
Santa Isabel Ana Seton
¿Puede usted decir, “Amo a Dios”? Algunos tienen miedo o se
sienten incómodos con la palabra amor, quizá por sus múltiples
connotaciones en nuestra cultura. Hoy vamos a profundizar en
el amor de Cristo. Hemos sido ungidos en Cristo y estamos
llamados a dar “la Buena Noticia a los pobres; […] a anunciar
la libertad a los cautivos”. El amor es radical; nos exige actuar
con justicia y verdad. No hemos de temer en mostrar el amor
de Cristo por el mundo. Encienda una vela para hacer oración
por los que son incapaces de amar o de recibir amor.
Lecturas del día: 1 Juan 4:19 –5:4; Salmo 72:1– 2, 14 y 15bc,
17; Lucas 4:14 – 22a.
El núcleo teológico de la Primera carta de san Juan lo hallamos
en el verso 23: creer en la persona de su Hijo Jesucristo y
amarnos unos a otros. Santa Isabel vivió ambos temas. Su fe la
llevó a compartir sus dones y recursos con los menos afortunados. Isabel supo discernir a lo que Dios la llamaba y trabajó
para su reino. Dese usted un momento para pedir un aumento
de fe y un amor robusto para cumplir en todo la voluntad de
Dios. Lecturas del día: 1 Juan 3:22 –4:6; Salmo 2:7bc – 8,
10 –12a; Mateo 4:12 –17, 23 – 25.
Martes, 5 de enero
San Juan Neumann, Obispo
Viernes, 8 de enero
Curación
“Dios es amor”, escuchamos de san Juan. Es una frase
inmensa, pero ¿qué nos dice? En este tiempo de Navidad,
celebramos el admirable don de Dios en su Hijo, Jesús. Él nos
revela el amor de Dios en su propia humanidad. Porque
hemos nacido en Cristo y él habita en nosotros, preguntémonos:
“¿Amo como Cristo ama?”. El amor de Dios revela paz, justicia,
compasión y misericordia. Decida visitar a algún enfermo,
un asilo o un hospicio para acercarse a los marginados.
Lecturas del día: 1 Juan 4:7 –10; Salmo 72:1– 2, 3 – 4, 7 – 8;
Marcos 6:34 – 44.
Jesús cura a los enfermos. Al acercarnos a los días últimos de
Navidad, es importante meditar en los actos salvíficos de
Dios. Al limpiar Jesús a un leproso, está proclamando el
Reino de Dios. Es un signo del amor y de la misericordia de
Dios. Este milagro muestra que Cristo nos salva. John Pilch, un
conocido biblista, anota que al curarnos, Cristo nos saca de
los márgenes para reincorporarnos a la comunidad.
¿Quién de la comunidad necesita sanación? Haga con sus
hijos o nietos y sobrinos una tarjeta para los que viven marginados y necesitan un signo de esperanza. Lecturas del día:
1 Juan 5:5–13; Salmo 147:12–13, 14–15, 19–20; Lucas 5:12–16.
Miércoles, 6 de enero
El corazón de Cristo
Sábado, 9 de enero
Aumentar/Disminuir
Asombra pensar cómo el amor de Dios nos transforma para
asemejarnos a él. El amor es radical. Nos reta a mirar con los
ojos de Cristo y dejar de lado nuestros miedos y malentendidos. Si vivimos arraigados en Cristo, ya no nos dominará el
miedo ni el juicio, pues permanecemos en Dios. ¿Qué le
impide amar como Cristo ama? ¿Cómo acerca usted a las
personas al corazón de Cristo? Lecturas del día:
1 Juan 4:11–18; Salmo 72:1– 2, 10, 12 –13; Marcos 6:45 – 52.
¿Se alegra usted al escuchar la voz de Jesús, el novio? En el
evangelio, Juan Bautista nota que su ministerio va disminuyendo y el de Jesús crece, revelando el reino, y ¡se regocija en
el Señor! Como Juan, debemos “decrecer” para que la luz de
Cristo pueda ser vista mejor. Lecturas del día: 1 Juan 5:14–21;
Salmo 149:1– 2, 3 – 4, 5 – 6a y 9b; Juan 3:22 – 30.
© 2015 Liturgy Training Publications. 1-800-933-1800. Texto de Timothy A. Johnston.
Ilustración de Steve Musgrave. Textos bíblicos conforme a La Biblia de nuestro pueblo:
Biblia del peregrino (América Latina: PBF-Mensajero, 2011). Derechos reservados.
Aprobación canónica de la Arquidiócesis de Chicago, 27 de febrero del 2015.
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