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8 February 2015
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
11 January 2015
Sunday Mass
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM
Sunday AM: 6:30, 8:00, 9:45, 11:30
Sunday PM: 1:15 (Español), 5:00 (Teen Mass), 6:30
Pastor
Fr. Patrick Moses
Weekday Mass
Monday – Friday: 6:30, 8:30 AM
Wednesday: 7:00 PM (Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena)
(Tagalog Mass every 4th Wednesday of the month)
Saturday: 8:30 AM
Permanent Deacons
José Campos, Del Davis, Steve Germain, Gerald Pyne
Adoration
Weekly: Fridays 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monthly: 13th of the month 9:00 AM – 6:00 AM (on the 14th)
Penance
Monday: 6:00 PM (English & Spanish)
Friday: 6:00 PM (English & Spanish)
Saturday: 3:30 PM or by appointment (English & Spanish)
Parochial Vicars
Fr. Martin Nguyen and Fr. Daniel Reader
School Principal
Monica Hayden
NEW Parish Office Hours
9:00 AM - 7:30 PM* Monday & Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM* Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
*Closed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:00 PM
CLOSED SATURDAY
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Sunday
New Hope Crisis Counseling Hotline
Hot Line (24/7) 1-714-NEW-HOPE or 714-639-4673
5201 Evergreen Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630  714-826-0760  www.sticypress.org  [email protected]
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Concluding the introductory section of Mark’s gospel, today’s
reading Mark 1:29-39, further clarifies the nature of the mission
Jesus means to share with his disciples. As we have seen, the healings
and deliverance performed by Jesus are part of his preaching of the Kingdom,
signals that God will triumph over all the forces of evil in the world. This is
brought out by Mark as he recalls and contrasts two moments of healing.
There are practically no details in the gospels of the family circumstances of
the apostles. The account of the curing of Peter’s mother-in-law is therefore
remarkable. It is generally accepted that Mark composed his gospel in Rome
about the time of Peter’s martyrdom. Thus, Peter’s telling of the story of Jesus
would have been an important source of Mark’s material. In this incident
we may well hear Peter’s voice describing a sequence of events. Peter brings
Jesus from the synagogue to his home for a meal; they are surprised to find his
mother-in-law ill with fever; Jesus heals her instantly by taking her hand and
helping her up; fully recovered she gives herself to the service of the Lord.
As we have seen, ‘Who is this man?’ is the subtext of Mark’s narrative. There
is no doubt that Jesus worked miracles. Miracles, as we all know, have a
fascination for many people. Mark is concerned that his readers are not carried
away by the fact that Jesus was a wonder worker. They must understand that
the miracles of Jesus were signs inviting faith in the coming of God’s salvation
into the world. True faith in the Savior will come, in the end, to understand
that the greatest wonder in the life of Jesus of Nazareth was the salvation he
brought to the world as its crucified Savior. Thus, as Mark’s narrative
continues, we hear echoes of how Peter began to learn this lesson at the end
of the eventful Sabbath Mark has described.
By evening, word had spread that there is a miracle worker in town. People
came crowding around Peter’s door, bringing their sick and possessed for
healing. Jesus responded to their appeals; but in his silencing of the ‘devils
who knew who he was’ we are reminded that these people still have to learn
who he is. In the morning there was anxiety when Peter and his companions
find that Jesus was nowhere to be found. “Everyone is looking for you”
(Mark 1:37), they protest, disappointed that he has not made the most of this
instant notoriety. Later they will recognize that Jesus was concerned to lead
the people beyond the wonders he worked to a renewed faith in the coming of
God’s Kingdom – the great theme of the solitary prayer he shared with his
Father. This could only be achieved by his preaching the message of the
Kingdom. And so the ministry he was about to undertake all through Galilee
would combine his preaching and driving out demons.
With my prayers in Christ,
Fr. Patrick
Parish Office 714-826-0760
Business Administration
Steve Germain, Business Manager
Kathy Loch, Admin. Secretary
Margie Mendez, Secretary
Lisa Giacomi, Bulletin
Adult Formation
Rebecca Soto, Director
Ministerio Hispano
Sr. Maria Teresa Salceda, Director
Humberto Arreola, Coro Hispano
Health Care Ministry
Sr. Rita O’Connell, Director
Worship
Kimberly Wargo, Director of Music
Stewardship
Carlos Ramirez, Director
Youth Formation 714-826-1140
Ruth Bradley, Director
Elaine Brewster, Secretary
Sherri Nelson, Secretary
Youth Ministry 714-826-0460
Laura Benoit, Director
Denise Gonzales, Secretary
Parish School 714-827-4500
Monica Hayden, Principal
Infant Baptism
It is necessary to attend a
Pre-Baptism Information Evening.
Register in the Parish Office at
least two months prior to the
proposed Baptism date.
Sacraments
To complete sacraments or to
become Catholic, adults contact
the Parish Office; children and
teens contact Youth Formation.
Marriage
Contact the Parish Office.
Six months preparation is required.
Anointing of the Sick
In case of serious illness or surgery,
contact Health Care Ministry.
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"He cured many who were sick ... and
he drove out many demons... . Rising
very early before dawn, he left and
went off to a deserted place, where he
prayed. " (Mark 1:34-35)
It is ever-present: the bulletin
deadline. For me, it is like going to the
dentist... every week! I usually start
praying for relief (a.k.a. inspiration)
several days in advance. Last night I
thought that I knew what I would share
with you this week. When I awoke this
morning, I realized that exactly one
year ago was the first time that I sat in
the chair to write. I realized too, that I
have never told you about a most
amazing group of parishioners.
I was with them yesterday. Once
again they gave up another evening
with their loved ones in order to come
together to pray and dream and
scheme with our pastor about you and
me. I recall that Fr. Patrick first called
them together in 2007 just to pray for
us. His dream, that became theirs, was
to bring the Evangelization Retreat to
St. Irenaeus. What a privilege it is for
my wife and I to be in their presence;
to feel and see God working so powerfully, so simply, so demonstrably. It is
because of them, that we are here.
Thank you Jesus!
Rising very early before dawn, he
left and went off to a deserted place,
where he prayed.
It is not easy for me to get up early.
Yet, Jesus teaches me that prayer and
effort is necessary in my life just as it
was in His. Over 200 parishioners
have made the effort to experience
the parish's Evangelization Retreat
thus far. They overcame the scary
word "evangelization" and the lure of
precious time at home to "retreat" from
the world for one weekend. They will
undoubtedly tell you that it was worth
the effort to hear other parishioners
simply tell about how God has, and
continues, to work in their lives.
Parishioners of St. Irenaeus please trust me on this - you will not
be disappointed when you generously
give your time to God for one weekend!
Next opportunity: March 13-15.
Deacon Steve
PS. Thank you again for your financial
support. This past weekend you
gave back to Jesus $30,989. God
bless you!
PPS. We have invited Victor Tlaseca
to join our custodial staff. We are
delighted that he has agreed to join
us full-time after his wedding this
weekend. Please welcome him when
you see him and thank you for your
prayers!
TODAY
OUR POST-CHRISTMAS COMING HOME SERIES HAS BEGUN and takes place
every Sunday evening from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. through February 22nd (we will not
meet on February 15th, which is part of the three day President’s Weekend). The
purpose of these sessions is to answer participants’ questions and concerns, to
help people feel comfortable coming back to the Church, to experience healing if
they have been hurt in any way and to provide a refresher course on what the
Catholic Church believes and practices. This Sunday our topic will be, “Mary,
Saints, Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy.” For more information, please
contact Carol K. at 714-349-9177 or [email protected].
MONDAY
HEALTH MINISTRY BOARD MEETING: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Classroom #15.
H.O.P.E. BUSINESS MEETING: 7:00 p.m. in the Education Building. All are
welcome! Come find out more about H.O.P.E.
TUESDAY
MARIAN MOVEMENT OF PRIESTS: Please join us in praying the rosary every
Tuesday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass in the crying room.
WALKING FOR HEALTH: 9:15 a.m. Meet in front of the Ed Bldg for a 1/2 hour walk.
CAPACITAR: 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. in the Education Building.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY MEETING: 7:00 p.m. in classroom 10. Please come
by, we would be happy to meet you! We will be planning our activities for 2015.
For more information please call Anita Fuller at 714-615-0542.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING: 7:30 p.m. in the Hall conference room.
For more information please call Jay Conklin at 714-337-6857.
AL-ANON MEETING: 7:30 p.m. in Room #7. For more info call Betty at 761-4624.
WEDNESDAY
MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA: Join us in the crying room after the
8:30 a.m. mass.
ROSARY FOR LIFE: Please join us each Wednesday morning after Our Lady of
Perpetual Help Novena in the Crying Room at approximately 9:45 a.m. For more
information please call Diane Caldera 714-952-1071.
DIVORCE CARE: Divorced? Separated? Find healing, hope and help at Divorce
Care, a weekly support group that will help you stay centered and feel supported
and cared for by others who have been through it. Meets Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
at the Youth Formation Building conference room (next to the Hall). Call Pat
Hansmeyer at 714-713-7412, or Dru Moschel at 714-209-0286.
NEW HORIZONS SUPPORT GROUP: 7:00-8:30 p.m. in classroom #14. Planned
social activities for single, separated, divorced or widowed, ages 50+. Meets the
second Wednesday of each month. Contact: Alicia DeAnda at 714-761-8246 or
Gerry Terpening at 714-969-0329.
THURSDAY
BIBLE STUDY: 9:15 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. in the Ed Bldg. We are studying the Psalms.
FRIDAY
PARISH MONTHLY ADORATION begins this morning following the 8:30 a.m.
Mass and continues throughout the day and night, ending tomorrow morning
before the 6:30 Mass. All parishioners are encouraged to come for any prayer time.
LEGION OF MARY: 9:30-11:00 a.m. in the Modular Unit. For more information
please call Grace at 714-742-0960.
CHARISMATIC PRAYER MEETINGS will not be held until after Easter.
ENCOUNTER—ADORATION, REFLECTION, DIRECTION: 7:00 p.m. in the
church. A ‘sneak peek’ at what’s coming to St. I’s and music with Tony. Stay for
fellowship and light refreshments.
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FEBRUARY 13-15
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
We have very a very special
Marriage Encounter weekend
coming up in February for
Valentine’s weekend. The
weekend will put that spark and
romance back in your marriage
that may have gone out. This
would be a wonderful way to spend your Valentine’s
weekend together. For more information, please call
Jim and Cheryl at 949-551-9156 or John and Maggie
at 714-873-5136. You may also sign-up at our website—
ocwwme.org.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP TO BEGIN AGAIN
For the last several months we have been training people
for this ministry in our parish. We have set February 16th
as our starting date and we will have some new people
that will be introduced to the parish for this ministry at
the 5:00 p.m. Mass this Sunday, January 18th.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17
ODCCW'S 38TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Phoenix Club in Anaheim
8:30 AM Registration
THEME: Be the Voice of Catholic Women United in Truth
DONATION: $40
RESERVATIONS: Laurie Bois [email protected] or
714-600-0191
“You Gotta Move” with ValLimar Jansen who will delight
you with her performance as she gets you up on your feet
and moving! Blessed with an extraordinary voice, she is a
highly regarded singer, composer and recording artist.
She sings a wide range of music that includes gospel and
gospel jazz.
Sister Kit Gray will educate you in “The New Evangelization”
program sponsored by the United States Conference of
Catholic Bishops. She has been a Sister of St. Joseph of
Orange for 51 years and is the Director of Mission
Integration and Ongoing Formation for Christ Cathedral.
She is also the Chair of St. Joseph Health Ministry, the
Sponsor of St. Joseph Health. For ten years prior to
beginning her ministry at Christ Cathedral, she was
General Superior of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19
SHAWL MINISTRY
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Hall conference room
Meets the 3rd Thursday of every month. We welcome all
crocheters and knitters. Shawls are intended for members
of our parish who are in need of comfort due to bereavement and/or illness. Contact Donna Kriesel at 897-3019
for more information. You earn FISH hours for participating!
FISH FRY—FRIDAYS IN LENT
AHOY MATEY! Lenten Fish Fry's are back! The Knights
of Columbus will be hosting Fish Fry's again this year
every Friday during Lent except March 13 starting on
February 20th at 5:00 p.m. in the Hall. Fish & Chips are
$7 per adult or $5 per child. Clam Chowder is $6. Cheese
pizza is $5 for 2 slices. Proceeds will benefit HSA, HOPE,
Boy Scouts, MEFP and the Knights. Tell a friend. Aaargh!
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23
CAPACITAR EVENING
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the Education Building
Join us as we nourish body, mind and spirit.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26
UPCOMING MINISTERS OF THE WORD MEETING
7:00 p.m. in the Church
All New and Current Lectors need to attend our 1st
Quarter Meeting. If you have any questions, please call
or text Patti Kirby at 714-743-5479.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
DINNER/DANCE FUNDRAISER
6:00 p.m. at the St. Irenaeus Parish Hall
Filipino Catholic Federation is sponsoring a Dinner /Dance
Fundraiser. Mark your calendar. This year’s theme is a
“Luau”. Everyone is invited. For more information please
call Susan Lapinid (714) 330-5429.
SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2015
PRESENTATION SISTERS 24TH ANNUAL
RETIREMENT BENEFIT – SAVE THE DATE!
12:00 p.m. at Meadowlark Golf Club
16782 Graham Street, Huntington Beach
Tickets are $50.00 per person and include a plated lunch
and variety show. **GREAT NEWS! His Excellency
Bishop Kevin Vann will be our special luncheon guest!**
This year we will be honoring the memory of Sister
Annunciata Murtagh who entered into eternal life on March
12, 2014 after 70 years of unselfish ministry to God’s work
as a Presentation Sister. We are in need of Baskets for
our Silent Auction along with larger items for our Live
Auction. Please contact Terese Prevost at 714-952-8312
or [email protected] for ticket information or should
you wish to donate auction items.
SUNDAY, MARCH 22
HOUSEWARMING PARTY!
2:00-5:00 p.m. at the St. Irenaeus Rectory
The walls are up and the paint will be dry….time to
celebrate the rectory remodel! Please join us for a light
buffet, a glass of wine and a heartfelt thank you for all your
generosity. Check us out at Crate and Barrel Registry!
You can find the registry two ways—First name:
St. Irenaeus, Last Name: Rectory or First Name:
Household, Last Name: Rectory.
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JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY—Grades 7 & 8
PEACEMAKERS meet this week on February 10th in the
Hall. All junior high students are invited.
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY—Grades 9-12
SNL TONIGHT – Everyone should come on over for
some Mardi Gras fun!! 6:15 - 8:00 p.m. in the Hall.
YEAR II CONFIRMATION – Large group meeting and
Retreat Reunion on Monday, February 9th from 7 – 9pm
in the Hall. You don’t want to miss this meeting. You will
be given instructions on writing your letter to the Bishop
and getting a chance to remember (slideshow) and
reconnect with your retreat experience. Please bring
something to share. Suggestion: A thru G – drinks (soda,
punch, water) / H thru N – chips / O thru Z – something
sweet (cookies, brownies, etc.)
REFLECTION
The world can be a pretty chaotic place. There’s war and
violence of every sort. There are natural and man-made
disasters, famine, and disease. How is a person supposed
to have any hope, especially when our personal lives
can be as chaotic as the world outside? Friends grow
apart. There’s conflict among families and illness, loss,
and disappointment. However, today’s readings remind
us though that healing and compassion are two of the
hallmarks of Jesus’s work and presence. Yes, there is
the chaos in the world. We see the same chaos in the
Gospel. But, Jesus puts it all in order. Into the midst of
evil, sickness, pain, confusion, trouble, and sadness
comes Jesus. And with him comes wholeness, health,
calm, and healing. The other thing we should take note
of is that in spite of a very long “to-do” list, Jesus prays.
Jesus goes to the Father with his need, and his gratitude,
and his love, and gains the strength to do what must be
done.
ACTION
Look ahead at your week. Which day will be your busiest
or most difficult? Now look at that day and figure out
when you will pray. It doesn’t have to be long; simply five
or ten minutes of quiet reflection, reading the Scriptures,
or listening to music that reminds you that you have an
unending source of goodness at your disposal.
JOURNALING QUESTIONS
What role does prayer play in your life? How might you
find more time for prayer so that it can be a source of
goodness and strength for you?
Do you ever talk with your family about your faith? Why
or why not?
God’s Word, Your World! © 2014 Archdiocese of Chicago:
Liturgy Training Publications. All rights reserved. Orders:
1-800-933-1800. Written by Nora Bradbury-Haehl. Permission to
publish granted by the Most Reverend Francis J. Kane, dd, Vicar
General, Archdiocese of Chicago, on January 7, 2014.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY—Pre-school-6th Grade
(and Sacrament Preparation for older students)
THERE IS STILL ROOM IN THE PRE-SCHOOL
CLASSES FOR ALL AGES. Pre-School for 3, 4 and 5
year-olds is held each Sunday during the 9:45 a.m. Mass.
Registration is closed for all other classes.
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St. Irenaeus Parish School
learning, believing, and serving…together
STUDENTS CELEBRATE
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
During Catholic Schools Week, our students celebrated
our nation, teachers, volunteers, family, and surrounding
groups in our community. One of these groups was the
Diocese of Orange. These two 7th grade students
delivered a basket of home-baked goodies to the
Diocese along with thank you cards. Bishop Vann was
happy to accept!
OPEN ENROLLMENT HAS BEGUN
We are currently accepting applications at St. Irenaeus
Parish School for the 2015-2016 school year. Applications
are available in the school office and on our website,
www.stischoolcypress.org. The school office is open
Monday - Friday from 8:00am to 3:00pm. If you would like
more information about our school or would like to
schedule a tour, please give us a call at 714-827-4500.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY regarding students
applying to St. Irenaeus Parish School: “Every person, as
a child of God, regardless of race, condition, or age, has
equal dignity and an inalienable right to education.
Therefore, no qualified student will be denied admission
to this school on the basis of sex, race, color, or national
origin.”
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Friday, February 13th
7:00 p.m. Saint Irenaeus
in the Church
Music with Tony
Stay for fellowship and light refreshments.
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TO PRAY FOR THE SICK
PARA PEDÍR POR LOS ENFERMOS
Alicia Banez  Bob Biedenharn  Helen Buckhorn
Louis Caldarera  John Cone  Devin Lee Darling
Fred Easterling  Pauline Easterling  Charlotte Escobar
Edward Felix  Daniel Gamble  Sally Gamble
James Garvy Jr.  Elsie Gutierrez  Diane Haley
Mary Hall  Don Hemphill  Richard Hernandez
Carol Huff  Frances Kahl  Joe Kolano  Ron Kovach
Dolores Logan  Maria Martin  Bill McCormick
Patrick McMahon  Walto Melgar  Ben Nicasio
Sharon Norfleet  Margie Pacheco  Dr. Pete Palacpac
Marta Rojas  Margaret Schlegel  Donna Schooling
William Torrescaro  Joseph Trujillo  Jerard VanDieren
Fred Wagner  Michelle Wagner  Eric Young
ONELIFELA
Saturday, January 17th was a beautiful day to honor
life, from conception to natural death, in Los Angeles
with an estimated crowd of 15,000. Many churches,
schools, colleges, priests, sisters and Knights of
Columbus were represented in the march. They
came from all over the Archdiocese of Los Angeles,
San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura, Santa Barbara,
Fresno, San Diego, and of course our beloved
Diocese of Orange. Several parishioners from
neighboring parishes joined St. Irenaeus on the bus.
It was a beautiful sight to see thousands of people
gather in support of LIFE!!
NEXT RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY MEETING
NOW HIRING - OFFICE MANAGER POSITION
A new position is being created within our Parish Office.
We are seeking an individual with a Bachelor’s degree
(B.A.) from a four-year college or University; or one to two
years related experience and/or training; or equivalent
combination of education and experience.
The responsibilities of this position are to analyze and
organize office operations and procedures such as
clerical services, monitoring payrolls, personnel,
information management, filing systems, requisition of
supplies, maintaining parish database, and campus room
reservations. This is a full-time position and salary is
negotiable, based on education and work experience.
Please contact Deacon Steve at 714-826-0760 or submit
your resume to our Parish Office.
MATURE WOMAN 65+ NEEDED FOR
COMPANIONSHIP FOR ELDERLY LADY
Please call Mary at 562-296-5447 for further information.
Compensation will be paid for this service.
READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY
15 FEBRUARY 2015
SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Lev 13:1-2, 44-46 / 1 Cor 10:31-11:1
Mark 1:40-45; L77B
Sharing Questions: I come to Jesus, kneeling when…
begging when… I leave Jesus…
The healing for which I need to ask Jesus is…
Jesus touches me and…
Preguntas para compartir: Vengo a Jesús, arrodillado
cuando... pidiéndole cuando... Me retiro de Jesús
cuando...
La sanación que tengo que pedirle a Jesús es...
Jesús me toca y...
Psalm 82:3 says… “Defend the lowly and fatherless
render justice to the afflicted and needy….
Respect Life Ministry is seeking new members...will
you be one of them? Our next meeting is Tuesday,
February 10, at 7 PM in classroom 10. Please
come by, we would be happy to meet you! We will
be planning our activities for 2015. For more
information please call Anita Fuller at 714-615-0542.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE
Respect Life Ministry will be praying on the sidewalk
in front of Planned Parenthood located in Orange
and Planned Parenthood located in Anaheim to pray
for the baby in the womb, mothers and fathers in
crisis, abortionists and abortion workers and for the
end of abortion. We will meet on the patio after the
8:30 AM Mass on Wednesdays beginning February
18th and carpool to the location. We usually stay
for 1 1/2 hours to pray the rosary and chaplet and
return around 11:30 AM. And on Saturdays we
meet at Planned Parenthood in Lakewood corner of
Del Amo/Bellflower Blvds. from 10 to 12 noon.
DIAPER DRIVE
Our diaper drive begins on Ash Wednesday,
February 18th and ends on Wednesday April 1st.
We invite you to participate in Respect Life Ministry’s
diaper drive by donating diapers and/or wipes and
placing them in the crib located by the Holy Family
altar, north side of church. Diapers/wipes will be
donated to local pregnancy centers and shelters.
Sizes needed are newborn to size 4. The need is
great. Thank you for your generosity.
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Al concluir la sección introductoria del evangelio de Marcos de hoy,
leyendo a Marcos 1: 29-39, nos aclara más la naturaleza de la misión
que Jesús trata de compartir con sus discípulos. Como hemos visto, las
sanidades y liberaciones realizadas por Jesús son parte de su predicación del
Reino, señales que Dios va a triunfar sobre todas las fuerzas del mal en el
mundo. Esto es llevado a cabo por Marcos mientras recuerda y contrasta dos
momentos de curación.
SACRAMENTO DE LA
CONFIRMACION PARA ADULTOS
Prácticamente no hay detalles en los evangelios de la situación familiar de los
apóstoles. El relato de la curación de la suegra de Pedro, es por lo tanto
sorprendente. En general se acepta que Marcos escribió su Evangelio en Roma
sobre el momento del martirio de Pedro. Por lo tanto, Pedro contando la historia
de Jesús había sido una fuente importante del material de Marcos. En este
incidente bien podemos oír la voz de Pedro describiendo una secuencia de
eventos. Pedro trae a Jesús de la sinagoga a su casa para una comida; se
sorprenden al encontrar a su suegra enferma con fiebre; Jesús la cura al
instante, tomando su mano y ayudándola a levantarse; totalmente recuperada,
Clases los viernes de cada semana,
se entrega al servicio del Señor.
comenzando el 20 de Febrero a las
7:30 p.m.
Como hemos visto, '¿Quién es este hombre?' Es el subtexto de la narrativa de
El programa concluye en
Marcos. No hay duda de que Jesús hacía milagros. Los milagros, como todos
Pentecostes, con la celebracion de
sabemos, tienen una fascinación para muchas personas. Marcos le preocupa que
la confirmacion, el 23 de Mayo.
sus lectores no se dejen llevar por el hecho de que Jesús sea un hacedor de
Este programa es para Adultos,
maravillas. Ellos deben entender que los milagros de Jesús eran señales que
mayores de 18 años.
Para mayor informacion, por favor
invitan a la fe en la venida de la salvación de Dios en el mundo. La verdadera fe
llame a la Oficina del Ministerio
en el Salvador vendrá, al final, cuando entendamos que la mayor maravilla de la
Hispano,
con la Sr. Maria Teresa
vida de Jesús de Nazaret es la salvación que trajo al mundo como su Salvador
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crucificado. Por lo tanto, como la narración de Marcos continúa, escuchamos
ecos de cómo Pedro comenzó a aprender esta lección al final del azaroso sábado
que Marcos nos ha descrito.
ESTA SEMANA EN
Por la tarde, había corrido la voz de que había un hacedor de milagros en la
ciudad. Las personas se agolpaban alrededor de la puerta de Pedro, trayendo
enfermos y poseídos para la curación. Jesús respondió a sus peticiones; pero en
silencio por los 'diablos que sabían quién era él', nos recuerda que estas
personas todavía tenían que aprender quién era El. En la mañana había
ansiedad cuando Pedro y sus compañeros descubren que Jesús no estaba en
ninguna parte y no podía ser encontrado. "Todo el mundo te está buscando a
ti" (Marcos 01:37), protestan, decepcionados de que él no había hecho no los
había hecho partidarios de esta instantánea noticia. Más tarde reconocieron que
Jesús estaba interesado en dirigirse a las personas más allá de las maravillas que
él había llevado a cabo, guiando a la gente a una renovada fe en la venida del
Reino de Dios - el gran tema de la oración solitaria que El compartía con su
padre. Esto sólo podría lograrse mediante la predicación del mensaje sobre la
venida del Reino. Y así el ministerio el cual estaba a punto de emprender por
toda Galilea, combinaría su predicación y la expulsión de los demonios.
Con mis oraciones en Cristo,
Padre Patricio
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