7 June 2015 FAITH AND THE HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS OFFERINGS FOR THE WEEK OF 7 JUNE A WORD ABOUT OFFERINGS MASSES Monday, 8 June 7:30 am † Eileen E. Farrell 12:10 pm † Dorothy Carlson Tuesday, 9 June, Saint Ephrem 7:30 am † Msgr. Raymond V. Stegmann 12:10 pm † Pasquale & Serafina Nicolino Wednesday, 10 June 7:30 am † Al Nespeca 12:10 pm † Ann Bennett 7:00 pm † Ercilia Rodriguez Thursday, 11 June, Saint Barnabas 7:30 am † Carmelo & Saverina Pagnotta 12:10 pm † Tony Verdecchia Friday, 12 June, The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus 7:30 am Intentions of Father Douglas R. Arcoleo 12:10 pm † Elizabeth Cochol Saturday, 13 June, The Immaculate Heart of Mary 9:00 am † Bishop John R. McGann 5:00 pm Intentions of Father Douglas R. Arcoleo † Antonio Corso † John DiGrazia † Antonio Scalamandre 7:00 pm Parishioners of Our Holy Redeemer/Freeport Sunday, 14 June, Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time 7:00 am Intentions of Bishop Murphy 8:00 am † Evelyn Kelly 9:30 am † Decd. Mbrs. of the Knights of Columbus 11:30 am † Anna McCloud 1:00 pm In Thanksgiving to the Sacred Heart † Clara Martinez † Raul Munoz BREAD & WINE Living & † Decd. Mbrs. of Calvacca & Wagner Families † John & Elizabeth Cochol Two Cousins Fish Market During the Centenary Year (2011-2012) celebration of our absolutely beautiful church, our Parish family came home for Mass and we remembered one another with the flowers that adorn the Altar, with the candles that light up the Sanctuary, with the bread and wine that is offered, and of course in the way par excellence, we remembered one another in the Priest’s Mass Intention that is lifted up with the help of all of our other remembrances! Thank you for coming home and remembering one another! Thank you for coming home and remembering Him Who said: “Do this in Memory of Me!” Our Holy Redeemer R.C. Church recognizes located at 255 Woodcleft Avenue, as our Sunday Bulletin Advertiser of the Month “Your support, Two Cousins, is Good News for all in the Our Holy Redeemer Family!” SANCTUARY CANDLES Living & † Decd. Mbrs. of Calvacca & Wagner Families Two Cousins Fish Market ALTAR FLOWERS Two Cousins Fish Market Please remember the following individual(s) at the Altar of Our Holy Redeemer: NAME: ___________________________________________________________________ Living Deceased OFFERING: Bread & Wine ($20.00) Sanctuary Candles ($33.00) Altar Flowers ($40.00) WEEK OF DATE: __________________________________________________________________________________________ AMOUNT SUBMITTED: ____________________________________ Cash Check #: ________________ OFFERED BY: (NAME):____________________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ TELEPHONE #: _________________________________________________ A MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR 7 JUNE 2015 The Real Presence Statues, Pianos, Altar Servers, & Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Last Sunday, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, while professing faith in God, the Father Almighty …, Jesus Christ, His only Son our Lord …, and the Holy Spirit (One God in three May 29, 2015 Divine Persons), Sunday Mass-goers heard Jesus say: “I am with you always, until the end of the age (Saint Matthew Dear Reverend, Douglas Arcoleo, XXVIII:20). That solemn Truth of the Lord’s Real Presence, has Fresh Meadow Country Club is pleased to donate a player piano to your church. The donation is made worked Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy in the lives of without any form of warrantee or return policy. believers (and non-believers) at Our Holy Redeemer in Sincerely, Freeport for over one hundred years. It has instructed the ignorant with the help of Our Holy Redeemer School, our Martel Meyer Religious Education Program, the De La Salle School, and the General Manager/Chief Operating Officer Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). It has fed the hungry, clothed the naked, and given drink to the thirsty with the help of Our Holy Redeemer Thrift Shop in Memory of Janene Suchan and Parish Outreach/Human Services. It has forgiven sinners in the Sacrament of Confession, provided the grace of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, and done so much more that if all readers of “A Message from the Pastor” were to tell their story individually, “I do not think the whole world would contain the books that would be written.” (Saint John XXI:25) Of all the “places” however, where the Real Presence of Jesus can be recognized at Our Holy Redeemer, our absolutely beautiful church is the place par excellence. With help from our stained glass windows and statuary (have you discovered Venerable Father Anthony Vincent Gallo yet?), our music (have you discovered the “baby grand piano” yet?), and our people (have you encountered our newest Altar Servers Daniel Bayer and Brenda Murillo or our newest Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Amelia Avellaneda, Diane Carmada, Marjorie Gallant, Brian Hall, and Norma Sanchez yet?), it is there, in our absolutely beautiful church, that we recognize Him in the Breaking of the Bread! If you haven’t recognized His Real Presence yet, don’t give up! Just remember: He is with you always, …! NOW A WORD FROM OUR POPE (ABOUT THE FAMILY) POPE FRANCIS GENERAL AUDIENCE Paul VI Audience Hall Wednesday, 28 January 2015 The Family - 3. The Father (First Part) Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good morning! Let us resume the series of catechesis on the family. Today we shall take the word “father” as our guide. It is a term dearer than any other to us Christians because it is the name by which Jesus taught us to call God: Father. The meaning of this name took on new depth from the very way Jesus used it to turn to God and to manifest His special relationship with Him. The blessed mystery of God’s intimacy, Father, Son and Spirit revealed by Jesus, is the heart of our Christian faith. “Father” is a term familiar to everyone, a universal word. It indicates a fundamental relationship, the reality of which is as old as human history. Today, however, one has reached the point of claiming that our society is a “society without fathers”. In other words, particularly in Western culture, the father figure would be symbolically absent, paled, removed. At first, this was perceived as a liberation: liberation from the fathermaster, from the father as the representative of the law that is imposed from without, from the father as the censor of his children’s happiness and the obstacle to the emancipation and autonomy of young people. At times in some homes authoritarianism reigned in the past, in some cases even oppression: parents who treated their children like servants, not respecting their individual needs for growth; fathers who did not help them to start out on their journey with freedom — and it is not easy to bring up a child in freedom —; fathers who did not help them assume their own responsibilities to build their future and that of society. This, certainly, is not a good approach; but, as often happens, one goes from one extreme to the other. In our day, the problem no longer seems to be the invasive presence of the father so much as his absence, his inaction. Fathers are sometimes so concentrated on themselves and on their work and at times on their career that they even forget about the family. And they leave the little ones and the young ones to themselves. As Bishop of Buenos Aires I sensed the feeling of orphanhood that children are experiencing today, and I often asked fathers if they played with their children, if they had the courage and love to spend time with their kids. And the answer was negative in most cases: “But I can’t, because I have so much work...”. And the father was absent from the little child growing up, he did not play with him, no, he did not waste time with him. Now, on this common journey of reflection on the family, I would like to say to all Christian communities that we must be more attentive: the absent father figure in the life of little ones and young people causes gaps and wounds that may even be very serious. And, in effect, delinquency among children and adolescents can be largely attributed to this lack, to the shortage of examples and authoritative guidance in their everyday life, a shortage of closeness, a shortage of love from the father. And the feeling of orphanhood that so many young people live with is more profound than we think. They are orphaned in the family, because the father is often absent, also physically, from the home, but above all because, when they are present, they do not behave like fathers. They do not converse with their children. They do not fulfill their role as educators. They do not set their children a good example with their words, principles, values, those rules of life which they need like bread. The educative quality of the time the father spends raising the child is all the more necessary when he is forced to stay away from home because of work. Sometimes it seems that fathers don’t know what their role in the family is or how to raise their children. So, in doubt, they abstain, they retreat and neglect their responsibilities, perhaps taking refuge in the unlikely relationship as “equals” with their children. It’s true that you have to be a “companion” to your child, but without forgetting that you are the father! If you behave only as a peer to your child, it will do him/her no good. And we also see this problem in the civil community. The civil community with its institutions, has a certain — let’s call it paternal — responsibility towards young people, a responsibility that at times is neglected or poorly exercised. It too often leaves them orphaned and does not offer them a true perspective. Young people are thus deprived of safe paths to follow, of teachers to trust in, of ideals to warm their hearts, of values and of hopes to sustain them daily. They become filled perhaps with idols but their hearts are robbed; they are obliged to dream of amusement and pleasure but they are not given work; they become deluded by the god of money, and they are denied true wealth. And so it would do everyone good, fathers and children, to listen again to the promise that Jesus made to his disciples: “I will not leave you orphans” (cf. Jn 14:18). He is, indeed, the Way to follow, the Teacher to listen to, the Hope that the world can change, that love conquers hatred, that there can be a future of brotherhood and peace for all. One of you might say to me: “But Father, today you were too negative. You only spoke about the absent father, what happens when fathers are not close to their children.... “It’s true, I wanted to stress this, because next Wednesday I am going to continue this catechesis by highlighting the beauty of fatherhood. That is why I chose to start from the darkness, in order to reach the light. May the Lord help us understand these things better. SCRIPTURE REFLECTION “He took bread, said the blessing, broke it, gave it to them, and said, ‘Take it; this is My Body.’ Then He took a cup, gave thanks and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. He said to them, ‘This is My Blood of the covenant, which will be shed for many.’” (See Mark 14:12-16, 22-26) Just as a father feeds his family with his own body, his sweat, his energy, and in a matter of speech, his own blood, so Christ feeds us, His family, His Church, with His Own Flesh and Blood. We Catholics do not believe the Eucharist is a symbol of Christ’s Body, as so many other Christians do, we believe that Christ said what He meant: “This is My Body.” “This is My Blood.” Christ knew how to use similes. He did not say, “This is like My Body”, NO, he said “this is My Body . . . this is My Blood.” So, we come, we receive, we say Amen! Let no one stay home! FATHER’S DAY NOVENA (21 June through 29 June) St. Joseph, guardian of Jesus and most chaste spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, you passed your life in loving fulfillment of duty. You supported the Holy Family of Nazareth with the work of your hands. Kindly protect those who trustingly come to you. You know their aspirations, their hardships, their hopes. They look to you because they know you will understand and protect them. You too knew trial, labour and weariness. But amid the worries of material life your soul was full of deep peace and sang out in true joy through intimacy with God's Son entrusted to you and with Mary, His tender Mother. Assure those you protect that they do not labour alone. Teach them to find Jesus near them and to watch over Him faithfully as you have done. (Pope Saint John XXIII) Fathers, living and deceased, will be remembered in our Father’s Day Novena beginning on Father’s Day, 21 June and ending on 29 June. Mass cards are available in the church and the rectory. NOVENA PARA EL DÍA DE LOS PADRES (21 Junio hasta 29 Junio) San José, guardián de Jesús y casto esposo de la Santísima Virgen María, pasaste tu visa cumpliendo amorosamente con tus deberes. Mantuviste la Santa Familia de Nazaret con la obra de tus manos. Bondadosamente protege a los que vienen confiados a ti. Tú conoces sus aspiraciones, sus penalidades, sus esperanzas. Confían en ti sabiendo que tú los entenderás y protegerás. Tú también conociste penalidades, trabajo y cansancio. Pero en medio de las preocupaciones de la vida material tu alma rebosaba de profunda paz y de gozo verdadero mediante la intimidad con el Hijo de Dios a quien Dios te había confiado con María, su santa Madre. Asegúrales a los que proteges que no están solos en sus labores. Ayúdales a ver que Jesús está cerca de ellos para que puedan cuidar de Él fielmente como tú lo hiciste. (El Papa San Juan XXIII) Recordaremos a los Padres, vivos y fallecidos, en nuestra Novena del Día de los Padres comenzando el Día de los Padres, 21 Junio y terminando el 29 de Junio. Las tarjetas para las Misas están disponibles en la iglesia y en la rectoría. Catholic ministries appeal TRIPLE CROWN WINNERS HAVE THEIR APPEAL AND SO DO CATHOLIC MINISTRIES . . . If helping others “run the race” appeals to you then PLEASE: make your check payable to: Catholic Ministries Appeal Parish: ________________________________________________ Name: ________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________ City, State, Zip: __________________________________________ Phone: _________________________________________________ Donor Signature: ________________________________________ Pledge: $ ____________ Down Payment: $ ____________ Balance: $ ____________ Monthly Quarterly Annually Other Catholic Ministries Appeal, Diocese of Rockville Centre, P.O. Box 4000, Rockville Centre, New York 11571-4000 www.drvc.org/cma.html FAITH AND EDUCATION SCHOOL’S IN: DRIVE CAREFULLY (both on and off the road) 7 June 2015 – The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) B Sunday Readings: Exodus XXIV: 3-8; Hebrews IX: 11-15; Saint Mark XIV: 12-16, 22-26 Student’s Name: ____________________________________________________ Class Day/Session: ___________________________________________________ Catechist Name: ____________________________________________________ Mass Time (Circle One): Sat: 5:00 PM 7:00 PM Sun: 7:00 AM 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM 1:00 PM GOSPEL QUESTIONS: (Religious Education Students please answer ALL questions, cut and give to your teacher weekly. Keep the Bulletin.) Fill in the blanks: It was the first day of what Feast? “It was the first day of the Feast _________________________________________.” Where did Jesus send two of His disciples? “Jesus sent two of His disciples to__________________________________.” What did Jesus tell the disciples to say to the master of the house? “Jesus told the disciples to say, ‘______ __________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________.” What did the disciples find when they entered the city? “When they entered the city, the disciples found ___________ ____________________________________________________________________________________.” “While they were eating, He took bread, said the blessing, broke it, gave it to them and said, _______________________ ‘________________________________________________________________________________________________.’” “Then Jesus took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. He said to them, ‘_______________ __________________________________________________________________________________’”. The Trustees, Administration, and Faculty of THE DE LA SALLE SCHOOL Cordially invite you to celebrate with The Class of 2015 MASS OF THANKSGIVING Thursday, 11 June at 12:10 P.M. and AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS Friday, 12 June at 7:00 P.M. Our Holy Redeemer Church 37 South Ocean Avenue Freeport, New York Reception in the Lower Church following Friday’s ceremony Please join us in gratitude and celebration as we honour our tenth graduating class. to the Our Holy Redeemer Parishioners who made ACADEMIC HONOUR ROLL at Holy Trinity Diocesan High School Edgar Aguilar Ryan Arcila Dylan Boitel Carlos Cabrera Kameron Dorsey Diana Gonzalez Ruth Militrano Santiago Serna Chelsea Sinclair Haylee Stuart Gyanna Taveras Second Honours Second Honours First Honours First Honours Second Honours Second Honours First Honours First Honours First Honours First Honours Principal’s List PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS: Charles Shields III Joann Flaherty FAITH AND FINANCES Donald Gallant Sheila Walsh In a generous spirit pay homage to the LORD, be not sparing of freewill gifts. With each contribution show a cheerful countenance, and pay your tithes in a spirit of joy. Give to the Most High as He has given to you, generously according to your means. For the LORD is One Who always repays, and He will give back to you sevenfold. (Sirach XXXV:10-13) FIRST COLLECTION ENVELOPE USERS Prior to Weekend 5:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 am 8:00 am 9:30 am 11:30 am 1:30 pm $ 975.00 $ 996.00 $ 2,263.00 $ 545.00 $ 1,138.75 $ 1,502.25 $ 1,270.50 $ 2,354.34 $ 1,952.00 29 20 70 17 35 37 46 65 41 TOTAL $12,996.84 360 MASS E-Giving SUNDAY, 30/31 MAY OFFERING TOTAL: $12,996.84 NUMBER OF CHILDREN ENVELOPE USERS: 100 Here are two ways that parishioners can increase their weekly offering with 25 Cents More! Ff PARISHIONER A PARISHIONER B Offering on 17 May: $ 0.25 Offering on 24 May: $ 0.50 Offering on 31 May: $ 0.75 Offering on 07 June: $ 1.00 Yearly individual increase: $344.50 If every Sunday Mass-goer followed this model of “putting in 25 cents”, the projected increase in our yearly collection based on 1000 Sunday Mass-goers would be: $344,500.00 Offering on 17 May: $0.25 Offering on 24 May: $0.25 Offering on 31 May: $0.25 Offering on 07 June: $0.25 Yearly individual increase: $13.00 If every Sunday Mass-goer followed this model of “putting in 25 cents”, the projected increase in our yearly collection based on 1000 Sunday Mass-goers would be: $13,000.00. WHAT IS E-GIVING ? What do you do when inclement weather or sickness prevents you from attending Sunday Mass at Our Holy Redeemer, or family/business obligations take you to Sunday Mass somewhere other than Our Holy Redeemer? Use E-Giving! Like Offertory Envelopes (thank you for using them), E-Giving provides you with a way of exercising faithful stewardship even when inclement weather or sickness prevents you from attending Sunday Mass at Our Holy Redeemer, or when family/business obligations take you to Sunday Mass somewhere else.. For more information about E-Giving visit the secure web site at www.e-giving.org. Ff FAITH AND PRAYER Please Pray for our beloved deceased: BEAU BIDEN TOM PERRY READINGS FOR 14 June THE ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 1st Reading: Ezekiel XVII: 22 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 92 2nd Reading: II Corinthians V: 6-10 Gospel: Saint Mark IV: 26-34 Please Pray for: Peter Anglim, Robert Baciuska, Joseph Garry Brisson, Warren P. Cochol, Barbara Costante, Brunhilda Cuniglio, Arvin De La Rosa, Wendy Eager, Guillermo Ferreira, L. Jacques, Linda A. Kane, Nancy Jean Lee, Amanda Mucaria, William Myers, Elizabeth O’Sullivan, Yldebrando Rangel, Lidiana Santiago, Marge Thompson, Sharon Trabbold, Eugene & Thelma Waldo, Iva Wimbiscus … and please call the Rectory if you know anyone in serious need of prayers. The names will remain on our prayer list for four weeks. Thank you. Please Pray for Our Priests…, O God, Who made Your Only Begotten Son eternal High Priest, grant that those He has chosen as ministers and stewards of Your mysteries may be found faithful in carrying out the ministry they have received. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. 8 June: 9 June: 10 June: 11 June: 12 June: 13 June: 14 June: Father Lee Descoteaux & Father Thomas G. Gallagher Father Francisco Gius Garcia & Father Albert F. Bertoni, S.M. Father Patrick-Chineny Okafor & Father Lawrence B. Rafferty Father Elias Carr, Can. Reg. & Father Eric R. Fasano All Seminarians Father Patrick F. Woods, C.Ss.R. & Father Patrick J. Whitney Bishop William F. Murphy & Bishop Nelson J. Perez … and for Our Seminarians Mr. Odalis Rodriguez Reverend Mr. James Hansen Br. Pierre Toussaint (Alain) Guiteau, C.F.R. Heavenly Father, please grant to Your Faithful servants, the grace and strength to carry out Your mission for the Church each day. Keep our Seminarians close to You and continue to inspire them to serve others in Your Holy Name. Please inspire the men You have called to the Priesthood to respond “yes” to Your call through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit one God for ever and ever. Amen. FAITH AND SOCIAL MINISTRY Attention Catholic Women! We Want You! The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Stella Maris #822 MARCHING in the Memorial Day Parade PRAYING the Rosary after the 12:10 Mass every 2nd Thursday of the month WINNING a basket full of delightful prizes at our Spring Fling PARTICIPATING in Mass outside at Our Lady of the Island Shrine These are just a few of the many activities of Court Stella Maris. Please join them at their end of year Mass on MONDAY, 8 JUNE 2015 at 7:00 P.M. followed by refreshments and their meeting in the lower Church OUR HOLY REDEEMER PLEASE HELP US TO HELP THE POOR! 23 West Merrick Road, Freeport, NY (516) 623-3247 PLEASE STOP ‘BUY’!!! SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL Freeport Conference Would you like to help the poor of Freeport in a very direct way? Why not join our Saint Vincent de Paul Conference? SHOPPING HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. Closed every Wednesday DONATIONS ACCEPTED: Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and by appointment. Volunteers Accepted All the Time! If interested please contact: Norma Sanchez, President, at (516) 378-1386 or Averell Campbell, Secretary, at (516)378-5020 “Generous hands are blessed hands, because they give bread to the poor.” – Proverbs 25:21 Please continue to Pray for a Miracle for a suffering person through the intercession of the Venerable Father Anthony Vincent Gallo Diocesan Priest Oblate of the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart Montforte Irpino 11 January 1899 – 2 May 1934 Thank you to everyone who came home for the unveiling and blessing of the newest addition to our absolutely beautiful church. In particular, “thank you Monsignor Caldwell and Venerable Father Gallo’s family.” For more information please visit: www.fathergallo.com Now Accepting Registrations! Vacation Bible School . . . Thy Kingdom Come For Children in Pre-K through 6th Grade er. 17 August – 21 August 2015 Junior Counselors Needed - Grade 7 and Up! For more information please contact the Religious Education Office at (516) 546-1057 www.CFFOR.org 631-896-8331 4th Annual Fortnight for Freedom: Freedom to Bear Witness Designated by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops In 1953, Pope Pius XII stated, “We belong to the Church militant; and She is militant because on earth the powers of darkness are ever restless to encompass Her destruction.” It is evident in our time that we are the Church militant as we battle the ravages of laws and regulations enabled by a culture hostile and intolerant toward moral beliefs and religious practices. The increasing rejection of any limits on personal behavior puts religious liberty, the foundation of our civil society, at grave risk. Unfettered personal satisfaction and convenience, putting man’s wishes ahead of God’s law, is reflected in the destruction of life allowed by Roe v Wade. The Supreme Court may soon issue an opinion redefining marriage which will deny the truth of the fundamental belief that the family formed in the union of one man and one woman is the basic unit of our society. Robert P. George, the keynote speaker at the upcoming 25 June 2015, Rally for Religious Freedom, asks if we are willing to follow the Gospel today, “So for us there is no avoiding the question: Am I ashamed of the Gospel? Am I unwilling to stand with Christ by proclaiming His truths? Oh, things were easy on Palm Sunday. Standing with Jesus and His truths was the in thing to do. Everybody was shouting “Hosanna.” But now it’s Friday, and the days of acceptable Christianity are over. Jesus is before Pilate. The crowds are shouting “Crucify Him.” The Lord is being led to Calvary. Jesus is being nailed to the cross.” “And where are we? Where are you and I? Are we afraid to be known? Are we afraid to be known as His disciples? Are we ashamed of the Gospel?” To preserve America’s rights of conscience and religious liberty, Catholics in every diocese and parish will come together in prayer, education, and action during this Fortnight for Freedom. We claim our constitutionally protected right to a robust freedom of religion and we exercise that right by bearing witness to the truth of the Gospel in our lives, schools, work and in the public square. For if we do not know our freedom…and if we do not exercise that freedom, it is already lost. *Fortnight Opening Mass. St. Agnes Cathedral, 21 June 2015 at 11:00 A.M. *Rally for Religious Freedom: 25 June 2015 at 7:30 P.M. Robert P. George, Keynote speaker Chaminade High School-Darby Auditorium, 340 Jackson Avenue, Mineola To register call: (516) 766-0161 or (631)-896-8331 *Fortnight Closing Mass. St. Agnes Cathedral, 4 July 2015 at 9:00 A.M. FREEPORT MEMORIAL LIBRARY 144 WEST MERRICK ROAD Please come home dressed in your “Sunday Best’ on FREEPORT, NEW YORK (516) 379-3274, EXT. 247 www.freeportlibrary.info JUNE EVENTS Please register online, by phone, or in person at the ASK Desk. DIVINE NEW YORK: A RELIGIOUS HISTORY OF NEW YORK CITY Wednesday, 10 June 2015 at 2:00 P.M. Ronald J. Brown, Associate Professor of Touro College will conduct a class on the history of New York City. In the 21st century, New York City serves as the prototype of the global, diverse, multiethnic, and multireligious megacity of the future. Since its founding in 1624, it has been home to houses of worship ranging from storefront chapels to monumental Fifth Avenue houses of worship. This program has been made possible by a grant from the New York Council for the Humanities. ART LECTURE: BERNINI Monday, 15 June 2015 at 1:00 P.M. Ines Powell will present this art lecture on Gian Lorenzo Bernini who dominated the Italian Baroque era with innovative and illusionary marble and bronze sculptures. His masterpieces continue to be regarded as the epitome of drama, movement, and texture. RODGERS AND HART RETROSPECTIVE 14 June 2015 Thursday, 25 June 2015 at 1:00 P.M. Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Richard Knox will conduct a program on Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart who were among the most notable contributors to American musical theatre for almost a quarter of a century. The program will focus on some of their most endearing works, including Pal Joey, Babes in Arms, and On Your Toes, and will include performances by singers such as Gene Kelly, Patti LuPone, Ella Fitzgerald, and Judy Garland. Make yourself ready. Men, put on a tie; Ladies, put on a hat! No jeans! OUR HOLY REDEEMER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH presents the return of 7:00 P.M. 195 Woodcleft Avenue, "Home of the Waterfront Mass" Pianist Duncan Holmes, blind from birth, will share his gift of music and his incredible story. Listen to his music with your ears; hear his message with your hearts. Special guest appearance by Emily Rachael, accompanied by her service companion Carmel! Featuring various choral and acapella groups from our neighbouring High schools. These versatile groups have practiced hard all year and are excited for the opportunity to perform for you-from Barbershop-to jazz-to soul-they are sure to entertain! These three gifted young singers: tenor Victor Starsky, baritone Thomas Lynch, & soprano Michelle (Crouse) Yeates, accompanied by pianist William Smiddy, will thrill you with an evening of opera, Broadway, and popular hits featuring highlights from Carousel, Westside Story, and The Secret Garden. " This Concert Series is produced by Michael Crouse, Music Director at Our Holy Redeemer, with full cooperation and support of Our Holy Redeemer’s Pastor, Father Douglas Arcoleo, the Church, and Al Grover’s generous donation of this great location. THE JUNIOR CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS UNITE WITH THE GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA The members of Freeport Girl Scout Troop 2003 in conjunction with the Junior Catholic Daughters of the Americas, are asking your help in providing joy to the sick children in the pediatric unit at Winthrop Hospital. Troop 2003 is in the process of achieving their Girl Scout Silver Award. The Silver Award is their opportunity to make a lasting imprint on our community. The Junior Catholic Daughters of the Americas have partnered with Troop 2003 in an effort to continue their good deeds for our community. There will be a donation bin in the main vestibule of the Church to collect items, such as individual art kits, crossword puzzles, word searches, and other forms of traditional games, for the pediatric patients at Winthrop Hospital. Some children are there for lengthy periods of time and need something to keep them occupied in order to take their minds off of the health issues they are experiencing. Hopefully, receiving a gift will make their day a little bit brighter. Two members of Troop 2003 have been hospitalized at Winthrop for extended periods of time and know the difference that items like these can make to the children while in the hospital. They would like to pay Winthrop back for taking such good care of them. In the upcoming weeks, please take a moment and drop a donation in the bin to help brighten a sick child's day! Thank you! Diocese of Rockville Centre Office of Faith Formation Pre-Registration for Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Papal Mass Sunday, 27 September 2015 in Philadelphia, PA For more information please visit: www.worldmeeting2015.org or contact Kathleen Logan at (516) 678-5800, ext. 236 PRE-REGISTRATION FOR DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO THE PAPAL MASS, 27 SEPTEMBER 2015 Pre-register online at www.drvc-faith.org or mail this completed pre-registration form to Debbie Coyne, Diocese of Rockville Centre, Office of Faith Formation, P.O. Box 9023, Rockville Centre, New York 11571. Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Parish: _____________________________________________________ Email: _________________________________ Telephone #: _______________________________________________ Cell Home A MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR WOULD YOU HELP "GIVE US A LIFT" ? Shortly before Christmas 2014, Our Holy Redeemer's outdoor lift became inoperable. And while it could be repaired (again) at a cost of a few thousand dollars, I have decided, after going “up and down” that route a few times before, that Our Holy Redeemer has spent enough money on repairs and that it makes more (dollars and) sense to replace it an estimated cost (based on the figures of three proposals) of $40,000.00. In order to help offset that cost, the Parish has reached out to (and is waiting to hear from) Nassau County, the Village of Freeport, and private charitable organizations that grant funds for services that assist the elderly and disabled. Any assistance you can provide will literally give us a lift! The following people have begun to lift us up: Arnold Gallo, William Gallo, The Village of Freeport, the Friends of Angie Cullin, Alan and Cathy Richartz, John Anzovino, Margaret Nyland, Diana Gibson, Our Holy Redeemer Parishioners who participate in “Oceanside Christopher Federal Credit Union Parish Revenue Sharing Program”, Mr. & Mrs. Walter Shorak, Gloria Di Brizzi, With their help we raised nearly $7,000! And with help from you, people on the lift will soon be raised up too! OUR HOLY REDEEMER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Yes, I would like to help give Our Holy Redeemer “a LIFT!”! Please deposit your donation with this form in the Sunday Offertory basket or drop it off at the Rectory, Monday through Saturday from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (Checks should be made payable to Our Holy Redeemer Parish). Thank you! Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone #: _______________________________________________ Cell Home Donation Amount: __________________________________________ Cash Check #: _________________ LAS HIJAS CATÓLICAS JUVENILES DE AMÉRICA SE UNEN CON LAS GIRL SCOUTS DE AMÉRICA Los miembros de la Tropa 2003 de Girl Scouts de Freeport junto con las Hijas Católicas de las Américas están pidiendo su ayuda para proveer gozo a los niños enfermos de la Unidad Pediátrica del Hospital Winthrop. La Tropa 2003 está en camino de alcanzar su Premio de Plata de las Girl Scouts. El Premio de Plata es su oportunidad de dejar una impresión duradera en nuestra comunidad. Las Hijas Católicas Juveniles se han asociado con la Tropa 2003 en un esfuerzo por continuar sus buenas obras en nuestra comunidad. Va a ver una cesta para donaciones en el vestíbulo principal de la Iglesia a fin de recoger artículos como juegos de artes, crucigramas, búsqueda de palabras, y otras formas tradicionales de juegos para los pacientes en la sala pediátrica de pacientes del Hospital Winthrop. Algunos niños pasan allí períodos extensos y necesitan algo que los mantenga ocupados a fin de apartar sus mentes de las dificultades de salud que están experimentando. Esperamos que el recibir un regalo les haga su día un poco más brillante. Dos miembros de la Tropa 2003 estuvieron hospitalizados en Winthrop por largos períodos de tiempo y saben la diferencia que estos artículos pueden hacer para lo niños que se encuentran en el hospital. A ellas les gustaría pagar de vuelta a Winthrop por lo bien que fueron cuidadas. ¡En las semanas entrantes, por favor tome un momento para dejar una donación en la cesta y de ese modo alegrarle el día a un niño! ¡Gracias! MENSAJE DEL PASTOR 7 DE JUNIO DE 2015 EL TIEMPO SE ACERCA PARA ESTE SIERVO DEL SEÑOR En menos de tres semanas con la ayuda de las contribuciones a la Campaña de los Ministerios Católicos (CMA) y muchas oraciones, se espera que James Hansen/El Reverendo Señor James Hansen sea ordenado como Sacerdote por el Muy Reverendo William F. Murphy en la Catedral de Santa Inés en Rockville Centre. Ustedes recordarán que James pasó el verano del 2014 con nosotros en Nuestro Santo Redentor poniendo ese verano, su último como lego, a nuestro servicio. ¡James, como todos los seminaristas en sus asignaciones de verano sirvió en todos los lugares “usuales” en los que sirven los que son entrenados para el sacerdocio: el Santuario durante la Misa, las aulas durante la Escuela de Vacaciones Bíblica (VBS) (por favor registre a su hijo para la VBS del 2015 hoy llamando al (516) 546-1057), el lecho de los enfermos en el hospital y los hogares de ancianos, (si usted desea oraciones favor llame al (516) 378-0665), y cerrando nuestros edificios después de un largo día de actividad (si usted es Veterano, bombero o policía retirado, favor comuníquese con el Padre Arcoleo)! También sirvió en algunos lugares insólitos: donde no se espera que sirva alguien que se está entrenado para el sacerdocio: preparando la Misa del Muelle, y en la calle, cuidando del cemento húmedo, o espantando palomas en el campanario o siendo espantadas por ellas). Tal como sus días de servicio terminaron, así termina su servicio como Diácono transicional; y el 20 de junio de 2015 el Reverendo Sr. James Hansen (Dios mediante) se convertirá en el Reverendo James Hansen. Aunque estoy seguro de que casi puede oler el Santo Crisma con el que Monseñor Murphy lo ungirá en su Ordenación, debe mantenerse sobrio y alerta porque Satanás, el que se acercó a Jesús al fin de su “formación” en el desierto, está esperando por James al final de su formación en el Seminario! Por favor continúen apoyándolo participando en la Campaña de los Ministerios Católicos (CMA) que ayudó a financiar su formación en el Seminario y con sus oraciones que lo han ayudado a mantenerse fiel a esa formación que lo está preparando para poner su vida a nuestro servicio; no solo por un verano como seminarista, sino como “sacerdote para siempre según el Orden de Melquisedec!” AHORA UNA PALABRA DEL PAPA (ACERCA DE LA FAMILIA) PAPA FRANCISCO AUDIENCIA GENERAL Sala de Audiencias Paulo VI Miércoles, 7 de Enero de 2015 La Familia - 2. La Madre Queridos hermanos y hermanas, ¡buenos días! Hoy continuamos con las catequesis sobre la Iglesia y haremos una reflexión sobre la Iglesia madre. La Iglesia es madre. Nuestra santa madre Iglesia. En estos días la liturgia de la Iglesia puso ante nuestros ojos el icono de la Virgen María Madre de Dios. El primer día del año es la fiesta de la Madre de Dios, a la que sigue la Epifanía, con el recuerdo de la visita de los Magos. Escribe el evangelista Mateo: «Entraron en la casa, vieron al niño con María, su madre, y cayendo de rodillas lo adoraron» (Mt 2, 11). Es la Madre que, tras haberlo engendrado, presenta el Hijo al mundo. Ella nos da a Jesús, ella nos muestra a Jesús, ella nos hace ver a Jesús Continuamos con las catequesis sobre la familia y en la familia está la madre. Toda persona humana debe la vida a una madre, y casi siempre le debe a ella mucho de la propia existencia sucesiva, de la formación humana y espiritual. La madre, sin embargo, incluso siendo muy exaltada desde punto de vista simbólico — muchas poesías, muchas cosas hermosas se dicen poéticamente de la madre—, se la escucha poco y se le ayuda poco en la vida cotidiana, y es poco considerada en su papel central en la sociedad. Es más, a menudo se aprovecha de la disponibilidad de las madres a sacrificarse por los hijos para «ahorrar» en los gastos sociales. Sucede que incluso en la comunidad cristiana a la madre no siempre se la tiene justamente en cuenta, se le escucha poco. Sin embargo, en el centro de la vida de la Iglesia está la Madre de Jesús. Tal vez las madres, dispuestas a muchos sacrificios por los propios hijos, y no pocas veces también por los de los demás, deberían ser más escuchadas. Habría que comprender más su lucha cotidiana por ser eficientes en el trabajo y atentas y afectuosas en la familia; habría que comprender mejor a qué aspiran ellas para expresar los mejores y auténticos frutos de su emancipación. Una madre con los hijos tiene siempre problemas, siempre trabajo. Recuerdo que en casa, éramos cinco hijos y mientras uno hacía una travesura, el otro pensaba en hacer otra, y la pobre mamá iba de una parte a la otra, pero era feliz. Nos dio mucho. Las madres son el antídoto más fuerte ante la difusión del individualismo egoísta. «Individuo» quiere decir «que no se puede dividir». Las madres, en cambio, se «dividen» a partir del momento en el que acogen a un hijo para darlo al mundo y criarlo. Son ellas, las madres, quienes más odian la guerra, que mata a sus hijos. Muchas veces he pensado en esas madres al recibir la carta: «Le comunico que su hijo ha caído en defensa de la patria...». ¡Pobres mujeres! ¡Cómo sufre una madre! Son ellas quienes testimonian la belleza de la vida. El arzobispo Oscar Arnulfo Romero decía que las madres viven un «martirio materno». En la homilía para el funeral de un sacerdote asesinado por los escuadrones de la muerte, él dijo, evocando el Concilio Vaticano ii: «Todos debemos estar dispuestos a morir por nuestra fe, incluso si el Señor no nos concede este honor... Dar la vida no significa sólo ser asesinados; dar la vida, tener espíritu de martirio, es entregarla en el deber, en el silencio, en la oración, en el cumplimiento honesto del deber; en ese silencio de la vida cotidiana; dar la vida poco a poco. Sí, como la entrega una madre, que sin temor, con la sencillez del martirio materno, concibe en su seno a un hijo, lo da a luz, lo amamanta, lo cría y cuida con afecto. Es dar la vida. Es martirio». Hasta aquí la citación. Sí, ser madre no significa sólo traer un hijo al mundo, sino que es también una opción de vida. ¿Qué elige una madre? ¿Cuál es la opción de vida de una madre? La opción de vida de una madre es la opción de dar la vida. Y esto es grande, esto es hermoso. Una sociedad sin madres sería una sociedad inhumana, porque las madres saben testimoniar siempre, incluso en los peores momentos, la ternura, la entrega, la fuerza moral. Las madres transmiten a menudo también el sentido más profundo de la práctica religiosa: en las primeras oraciones, en los primeros gestos de devoción que aprende un niño, está inscrito el valor de la fe en la vida de un ser humano. Es un mensaje que las madres creyentes saben transmitir sin muchas explicaciones: estas llegarán después, pero la semilla de la fe está en esos primeros, valiosísimos momentos. Sin las madres, no sólo no habría nuevos fieles, sino que la fe perdería buena parte de su calor sencillo y profundo. Y la Iglesia es madre, con todo esto, es nuestra madre. Nosotros no somos huérfanos, tenemos una madre. La Virgen, la madre Iglesia y nuestra madre. No somos huérfanos, somos hijos de la Iglesia, somos hijos de la Virgen y somos hijos de nuestras madres. Queridísimas mamás, gracias, gracias por lo que sois en la familia y por lo que dais a la Iglesia y al mundo. Y a ti, amada Iglesia, gracias, gracias por ser madre. Y a ti, María, madre de Dios, gracias por hacernos ver a Jesús. Y gracias a todas las mamás aquí presentes: las saludamos con un aplauso. REFLEXIÓN SEMANAL “‘Tomen: esto es mi cuerpo’. Y tomando en sus manos una copa de vino, pronunció la acción de gracias, se la dio, todos bebieron y les dijo: ‘Esta es mi sangre.’” (Vea Marcos 14:12-16, 22-26) Tal como el padre alimenta a su familia de su propio cuerpo, su sudor, su energía, así Cristo alimenta a Su Familia, Su Iglesia con Su Propia Carne y Sangre. Nosotros los Católicos no creemos que la Eucaristía sea un símbolo del cuerpo de Cristo, como tantos otros cristianos creen, nosotros creemos que Cristo quiso decir exactamente lo que dijo: “Esto es mi cuerpo . . . Esta es mi sangre.” Cristo sabía como usar símiles. El NO dijo como hizo en tantas otras ocasiones, “esto es como”, no, Él dijo: “Esto es mi cuerpo . . . Esta es mi sangre.” ¡Por eso, venimos, recibimos, y decimos Amén! ¡Que nadie se quede en casa. El comenzó a Enseñarles Muchas Cosas El comenzó a Enseñarles Muchas Cosas Los Diez Mandamientos Explicados por el Catecismo Los Diez Mandamientos Explicados por el Catecismo 2578 La oración del pueblo de Dios se desarrolla a la sombra de la morada de Dios, el Arca de la Alianza y más tarde el Templo. Los guías del pueblo —pastores y profetas— son los primeros que le enseñan a orar. El niño Samuel aprendió de su madre Ana cómo “estar ante el Señor” (cf 1 S 1, 9-18) y del sacerdote Elí cómo escuchar su Palabra: “Habla, Señor, que tu siervo escucha” (cf 1 S 3, 9-10). Más tarde, también él conocerá el precio y el peso de la intercesión: “Por mi parte, lejos de mí pecar contra el Señor dejando de suplicar por vosotros y de enseñaros el camino bueno y recto” (1 S 12, 23). Oremos LECTURAS PARA EL (Por los Hombres y Mujeres en las Fuerzas Armadas) Cpt. Thomas Collins III, Anthony Costante, Tyler Daly, Juan Diaz, Ryan Dugan, Michael G. Gonzalez, Daniel Ingin, Grig. Gen. Kevin Killea, Susana Ladino, Sgt. Ramon Marrero, Pvt. Jack McKnight, John Mediate, Airman 1st Class Jerome Miles, Lt. Cmdr. Colleen Minihan, Maj. Paul Minihan, Sebastian Moreno, Sean Joseph Mormon, Sgt. Allyson Parla, Petty Officer Floyd A. Rivera, Benjamin Rhodes, Sgt. Sammy Rodriguez, Edwin Sandoval, Doug Schambert, Paul Seidon, Luis Sic, PFC Ashley Sumner, Capt. John Talafuse, Lt. Matthew Talibon, Corp. Daniel Vargas, CPO William A. Vega, Capt. Johnetta Washington, Anthony Williams, Sgt. 1st Class Lynroy Williams, Lt. Cmdr. Brad Younger 14 de Junio de 2015 XI Domingo Ordinario 1ra Lectura: Ezequiel 17, 22-24 Salmo Responsorial: Salmo 92 2da Lectura: II Corintios 5, 6-10 Evangelio: San Marcos 4:26-34 SOCIEDAD DE SAN VICENTE DE PAÚL Conferencia de Freeport ¿Desea poder ayudar a los pobres de Freeport de manera directa? ¿Por qué no se une a nuestra Conferencia de San Vicente de Paúl? Si le interesa, llame a Norma Sánchez, Presidente, al (516) 378-1386 o Averell Campbell, Secretario, al (516)378-5020 Las Ofrendas Monetarias siempre son bienvenidas. Por favor use los sobres rosados. ¡Necesitamos voluntarios bilingües! ¡Ayudamos a la Gente! PROGRAMA SUPLEMENTAL DE ALIMENTOS Para mujeres embarazadas y postparto por 6 meses, infantes y para niños hasta los 5 años de familias con bajo ingreso. Proveemos asistencia de alimentos, educación nutricional y evaluación de salud. Le damos referencia a médicos y agencias de servicios humanos. LLAME al 516-377-0157 o VENGA A NUESTRA OFICINA. Caridades Católicas: Programa WIC, 38 Saint John’s Place, Freeport, N. Y. 11520 “Jóvenes Adultos Creciendo en Cristo” Invitamos a todos los jóvenes hispanos a que nos acompañen en nuestras reuniones todos los viernes desde las 7:30 P.M. Las reuniones tendrán lugar en la Sala Grande de la Escuela. Ven a compartir tus inquietudes, hacer nuevas amistades y a crecer con Cristo en lo humano y espiritual, con alegría juvenil. LA VIRGEN MARÍA VISITA TU HOGAR Este grupo visita los hogares con la imagen de la Virgen de Fátima para rezar el Rosario con la familia tan a menudo como lo deseen. Si desea que lo visiten a usted o a su familia o amistades, favor llame a Berta al (516) 379-8270 o a Gresmy al (516) 670-2687. Grupo Carismático Cristo Vive Lo invita a acompañarlos todos los domingos de 7:30 a 9:00 P.M. en el Auditorio. El grupo Cristo Vive visita los hogares de las personas que no pueden salir. Favor llamar a Cándido Bran al (516) 852-4320 para información. GRUPO SANTO REDENTOR Acompáñenos los martes de 7:30 a 9:30 P.M. en el sótano de la Escuela. Para más información llame a Carlos Morales (631) 575-3244. THIS IS MY BODY; THIS IS MY BLOOD When they were eating, Jesus took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, gave it to His disciples and said, “Take it, this is My Body.” Then He took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. He said to them, “This is My Blood of the covenant, which will be shed for many. Amen I say to you, I shall not drink again the fruit of the vine until the day when I drink it new in the Kingdom of God.” Saint Mark XIV: 22-25 Directions: Find the words below from today’s Scripture reading in the puzzle. Words can go horizontally, vertically, and diagonally in all directions (as shown). BLESSING BLOOD BODY BREAD COVENANT DISCIPLES DRANK EATING FEAST FOLLOW FRUIT FURNISHED HOUSE JESUS KINGDOM LAMB LARGE MASTER PASSOVER PEPARED READY ROOM SACRIFICED SHED TEACHER THANKS UPPER VINE Y F S V M J S D B Y C L D Y Q X G I E E O E X M Q O A E P K R N N S L R O A A B V R C F V E E U I A P S R L S E G I T N P S A P T T I E C K N E F H Z Z A E D E A S C N H A U I W P O P S R Y S E A S P N Z R N O D E H S I N R U F I T S C O M M U B N O D I Q R T D N A U V C B G L K V V Y E S T H S V D W O L L O F E D H A H I P P Y K I N G D O M R C E A Z U D B B R E A D R D S A F N O O R C J T E S U O H L E K K B O W F X B D U P P E R T S S D E H S
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