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ST. JUDE CATHOLIC CHURCH
CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE
OCTOBER 16, 2016
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: October 22-23
MASS INTENTIONS AND READINGS
SAT 10/15
8:15am
Eph 1:15-23; Ps 8; Lk 12:8-12
†Charlie Dickmeyer/Roger & Kathleen
Preston
†Ed Westhoff/Star Regan
Special Intention – Mass in Spanish
5:30 pm
7:30pm
SUN 10/16
8:00am
10:30am
12:15pm
5:30pm
Ex 17:8-13; Ps 121; 2 Tm 3:14—4:2; Lk 18:1-8
†Gary Flerchinger/Vickie Givens
†Casimir Barczynski/Ann & Harry Hartman
†Howard Jabaley/Kathy Parsons
St Jude Parishioners
MON 10/17
8:15am
Eph 2:1-10; Ps 100; Lk 12:13-21
†Simone Gregoire/Immaculate Kizza
TUE 10/18
8:15am
2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145; Lk 10:1-9
†James Hallman/Renee Russell
WED 10/19
8:15am
7:00pm
Eph 3:2-12; Is 12; Lk 12:39-48
†Mary McGuff/Legion of Mary
INT Michael Laurell/Laurell Family
THU 10/20
8:15am
Eph 3:14-21; Ps 33; Lk 12:49-53
†Carolyn Lowry/John & Faye Martin
FRI 10/21
8:15am
Eph 4:1-6; Ps 24; Lk 12:54-59
INT June Trinos/Trinos Family
SAT 10/22
8:15am
5:30pm
7:30pm
Eph 4:7-16; Ps 122; Lk 13:1-9
INT Yenessa Castaneoa/Parents
†Sarah Regan/Star Regan
Special Intention – Mass in Spanish
SUN 10/23
Sir 35:12-14, 16-18; Ps 34; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18;
Lk 18:9-14
St. Jude Parishioners
†Skip Fennewald/Frank & Anna Anthony
†Howard Jabaley/Kathy Parsons
†Mary McGuff/Terri Ward
8:00am
10:30am
12:15pm
5:30pm
LECTORS: October 22-23
Sat
Sun
5:30pm
8:00am
10:30am
12:15pm
5:30pm
Mary Coleman
Judy McCain
Zachary McCarty
David Jabaley
Ben Byrne
ALTAR SERVERS: October 22-23
Sat
Sun
5:30pm
8:00am
10:30am
12:15pm
5:30pm
B Schrodt, J Shutters, H Hile
S Owens, L Grant
J Reddick, E Cowan, B Cowan
S McConnell, J Cross, N Chadwick
C Gomez, E Irigoyen, M Cyrul Sat
Sun
5:30pm D & M Doebler, J & P Ingram, S Tierney,
J Trochelman
8:00am D Gabor, V Givens, S Joyce, S Ptacin,
A & G Salatka
10:30am G Czarnecki, R & M Falkenberg, MB Owens,
R Rohling, K Wittler
12:15pm M Bautista, B McConnell, K & P Schulz,
L Torrence, A Wheeler
5:30pm J Bradshaw, N Brooks, B & N Byrne,
J Clark, K Parsons
If you are an EM and would like to receive an EMAIL schedule, please
write to [email protected].
CONTACT PARISH OFFICE REGARDING
ADORATION -- Monday through Friday, 6am (or 9am for
Summer Schedule) to 9pm, in the Chapel. Sign up for a weekly
hour or drop in anytime.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK – Anyone entering the hospital or
in serious ill health may be anointed.
BAPTISM – Parents must attend a baptismal preparation class
before having their first child baptized.
CATHOLIC CONNECTION – For adult Catholics who have
been Baptized but not Confirmed, or who are Confirmed but
inactive or not fully practicing.
CONFIRMATION – Classes are required and begin in
September. Must be 5th grade or older. Call parish office for
more info.
FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED – If you would benefit from
using a hearing assistance device, please see an usher before
Mass or contact the Parish Office during the week.
MATRIMONY – Four-month notice required.
PARISH RELIGIOUS ED (PRE) – For 4-year-old preschoolers
through 8th graders.
RCIA/INQUIRY CLASSES – For non-Catholics who would like
to learn about the Catholic Faith.
ROSARY – Prayed daily in Chapel after the 8:15am Mass, after
7pm Mass for Vocations on the second Monday of each month,
and at 3pm on the first Saturday (Patriotic).
YOUTH – Contact Irene Scoggins [email protected]; or
596-0053. www.stjudechattanooga.org/youthministry/index.html
VOCATIONS CHALICE
Volunteers needed! If you or your family would like to
take the vocations chalice home for a week and pray for
religious vocation during that time, please contact the
parish office.
TWENTY NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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THIS WEEK AT ST. JUDE
SPIRITUAL LIFE
Sunday, October 16
Boy Scouts POPCORN SALE after Masses
10:30am Children’s Liturgy of the Word
11:00am Choir Practice for 12:15 Mass
1:30pm Discalced Secular Carmelites
4:30pm Choir Practice for 5:30 Mass
Vestibule
Library
Library
Library
Church
Monday, October 17
3:30pm Legion of Mary (Youth)
Library
Tuesday, October 18
10:00am Pinochle
6:00pm World of Hope
Hwd A
Hwd B
Wednesday, October 19
9:00am All Things Catholic
5:00pm Line Dance
6:30pm St Monica Novena
7:30pm 12:15 Choir Practice
Dupree
SH
Chapel
Church
Thursday, October 20
5:00pm Line Dance
7:00pm Rosary Makers
SH
Library
Friday, October 21
9:00am Legion of Mary (Adults)
Library
Saturday, October 22
OLIVE WOOD SALE after Masses
9:00am Church Cleaning
1:00pm Line Dance
Vestibule
Church
SH
Sunday, October 23
OLIVE WOOD SALE after Masses
8:00am Parish Breakfast
10:30am Children’s Liturgy
11:00am Choir Practice (12:15 choir)
4:30pm Choir Practice (5:30 choir)
Vestibule
SH
Library
Library
Church
MONTHLY MASSES & ROSARIES
Friday, Nov 4, at 5:30pm
Saturday, Nov 5, at 3:00 pm
Sunday, Nov 6, at 5:30pm
Monday, Nov 14 at 6:30pm
Monday, Nov 14 at 7:15pm
First Friday Mass
Praying for America
Youth Mass
Mass for Vocations
Rosary for Vocations
To add, remove or restore a family member’s name,
please call the Parish Office
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
Maria Alder, Kathryn Arnold, Colleen Avery, Ave
Bareham, Shelly Benjamin, Meri-Kay Bertin, Tom
Black, Landyn Bomar, Elizabeth Booth, Bruce
Born, Fr. Joe Brando, Mary Braun, Brown, Susie Brown, Andy
Buenda, Ben Byrne, Nancy Byrne, Tom Cain, Gertrude Camacho,
Elizabeth Carver, Michael Casey, Margaret Christnacht, Claire
Coffey, Mary Coleman, Bernie Coombes, Dorothy Cunningham,
Jose DeGuzman, Edward DeVasher, Earl Diehl, Scott Douglas,
Mavis Dove, Cliff Durham, Marilyn Dyer, Brian Fischer, Regina
Fountain, Evelyn Gabor, Renae Gajownik, Emily Ghasemi,
Victoria Goduco, Dennis Greenwood, Glen Griffiths, Ann
Hammers, Bernadette Hemeyer, Paula Horne, Alex Hubbard,
Amy C. Jacob, John Jessry, Martha Knee, John Lanaman, Joanie
Lee, Marjorie Lichner, Tony Lichner, Evalina Lincoln, Victoria
Lincoln, Campbell Long, Marie Lunn, Taylor Lunn, Theresa
McAndrews, Dale McCaa, Trinity Meade, Michael Monteith, Ed
Moore, Sandra O’Connor George O’Dell, Martha O’Neill
(mother of Fr. John O’Neill), Charles Plant, Jose Que Pua, Tina
Puleo, John Purvis, Rebecca Randolph, Frank Rogers, Miryan
Rojas, Renee Russell, Christina Salamone, Monsignor George
Schmidt, Gail Schrodt, Matilda Sesko, Theresa Slaughter, Gary
Spaniak, Mary Stangarone, Lisa & Glenda Tomasiello, Robert
Weekly, Brian White, Susan White, Mariah Wilcox, Carolyn
Williams, Victoria Wing, Debbie Worley, James Wright, Leanna
Young, Ellen Zahorec.
FOR OUR SERVICE MEN & WOMEN
Thomas Bazemore, Richard Bryant, John Cain III, Matthew
Cain, Jessica Campbell, Eric Flerchinger, William Garza, Joseph
Gaston, Samuel Hunter, Michael Knee, Luke Lewis, Stephen
McGrath, Thomas McGrath, Louie Parks, Erin Cain Poe
FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOUL OF
John Oertling, father of Nina Strozak
Prayer Requests entered into the book in the chapel are prayed for each
weekday by the Rosary Group. For Emergency Requests Only, call
Prayer Help Line volunteers Vicki Baltz (842-6094), Sharon Moss
(875-2230), or Theresa Slaughter (842-7890).
ADORATION OF BLESSED SACRAMENT
The chapel is open for Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament Monday through Friday from 6am-9pm.
Drop in anytime or, if you would like to schedule a
weekly hour, contact Sharon Moss at 875-2230.
ST. JUDE CATHOLIC CHURCH
CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE
OCTOBER 16, 2016
PARISH LIFE
PARISH LIFE
RCIA “COME AND SEE” SESSION
October 16
OLIVE WOOD SALE
October 22-23
The St. Jude Rite of Christian Initiation
of Adults (RCIA) is pleased to announce
that the final Come and See session for
those who might be interested in joining
the Catholic Church, will be on Oct 16, after the 10:30
am Mass (11:30ish) in the Parish Life Center. This
gathering will be an informal discussion and showand-tell session centered on the Catholic faith, and
the questions and comments that arise from within
the group. A recent participant in the RCIA program
will give a witness talk about their personal
experience and journey to becoming Catholic, after
which they will take questions from the group.
For more information, please contact the parish office
at 423-870-2386, or contact the RCIA Coordinator,
Deacon Butch Feldhaus, at
[email protected].
Our brothers and sisters representing the Bethlehem
Christian Families, a nonprofit organization through
Land of Peace, will be with us the weekend of Oct 2223 speaking about the Christian situation in the Holy
Land and selling crucifixes, religious art work, and
rosaries – all made of olive wood, native to Israel and
Bethlehem. Since tourism has greatly depleted,
Christian families in the Holy Land, who depend on
tourists, have been greatly affected. The goal of this
mission is to build a Charitable Hospital in
Bethlehem and help the poor and needy families in
Bethlehem and Jerusalem. For more info, visit our
website: www.landofpeace.organdbcfmission.com.
COATS FOR CHRISTMAS
October 15-16, 22-23
The Knights of Columbus are collecting
Coats, Jackets, Sweaters, Hoodies,
Toiletries, New Socks and New
Underwear, along with any donations
after Mass on the first four weekends in October.
The needs for adult sizes are particularly important!!!
Please put in collection boxes in vestibule. All
proceeds (donations) will go to the following
organizations: Chattanooga Homeless Center, Ladies
of Charity, TN of Veteran Affairs, St Vincent De Paul
Society.
CAN YOU HELP WITH MOWING?
There are some parcels for mowing available.
If interested or for more info, please call Tom
Picard in the parish office.
POINSETTIAS
Poinsettias orders will be taken by our troop 172 Boy
Scouts after each mass beginning Oct 29 until
Thanksgiving. A variety of colors are available and
memorial poinsettias for the altar will be available as
well. All poinsettias are $10.
PARISH BREAKFAST
October 23
On Sun, Oct. 23, the Knights of Columbus will hold a
fellowship breakfast between the 8am and 10:30am
Masses in Seiner Hall. The proceeds will be donated
to the Catholic Charities' Pregnancy Help Center.
THE BLOODMOBILE IS COMING!
October 23
On Sun, Oct 23, St Jude parish will
sponsor a blood drive from 9am – 2pm
in the church parking lot. Our parish has always
been very generous in donating, and the blood
supply is at an all-time low. Won’t you please
consider giving in this very special way?
Information and sign up times are posted in the
church vestibule. Some walk-in times might also be
available. Thanks for your generous support!
K of C SOCIAL MEETING
October 24
On Mon, Oct. 24, a Knights of Columbus Living
Rosary and Social will be held in the Parish Life
Center, starting at 6:00pm - living rosary at 6:00pm,
and a pot luck dinner afterwards around 6:30pm.
Our social meetings are open to family, guests and
others, hoping that enough attend to each hold a
‘bead’ on our ‘living rosary'. Father Charlie is
bringing Kielbasa to share at the Pot-luck. May we
suggest others bring something to complement.
TWENTY NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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PARISH LIFE
COMMUNITY LIFE
ST JUDE
COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
November 8
CATECHETICAL FORMATION PROGRAM
October 29
(CORRECTION – Topic changed for November monthly
meeting. Author Barbara Golder had to cancel.)
Join us Tuesday night November 8th at 7:00 pm in the
Parish Life Center to hear about MEDICARE and be
able to ask questions about things that are so
confusing. What are the differences in the plans?
What should I be looking for when I pick Medicare
Part D plans, what is the difference in an Advantage
type plan versus Medicare and the Supplement?????
Parishioner Gail Schrodt has 10 years of experience
with HR benefits, and 5 years specifically with
Medicare dealing with these issues and will be
sharing her knowledge with us. Please take
advantage of this presentation and hopefully clear up
any confusion that you have. All parishioners are
invited.
COMMUNITY LIFE
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
POST ABORTION HEALING OPPORTUNITIES
October 28-30
If you are experiencing emotional or spiritual
difficulties from a past abortion, you are not alone.
Catholic Charities is here to assist you with Rachel’s
Vineyard healing and recovery retreat October 28 –
30 at the Christ Prince of Peace Retreat Center in
Benton, TN. For more info, contact Sandi Davidson
(865) 776-4510, [email protected] or Catherine
McHugh (865) 696-7720, [email protected]. If you
aren’t able to commit to an entire weekend, the
Sisters of Life are conducting a post abortion day of
prayer and healing for women called Entering
Canaan. It will be held at the Christ Prince of Peace
Retreat Center in Benton, TN on November 12. For
more info, contact Sisters of Life toll free at (866) 5750075, [email protected] or Theresa
Bonopartis at [email protected].
Complete confidentiality is honored at all times for
both opportunities.
Course 5 of the Catechetical Formation Program will
be held on October 29 at St. Bridget Church, Dayton.
The event runs from 9am until 3:30pm and lunch will
be provided. Topics include: Judgment, Heaven, &
Hell (Creed); Penance & Anointing of the Sick
(Sacraments); Social Justice (Morality); Liturgy of the
Hours, Meditation, & Lectio Divina (Prayer); and
Eucharistic Adoration (Methods). The course is open
to all adults in the diocese and is free of charge.
Registration can be completed at
www.catechist.eventbrite.com.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CHATTANOOGA
ANNUAL BAKE SALE
November 12-13
St. Jude Church has always been a major supporter
of this Annual Bake Sale in 3 very special ways:
contributing homemade baked goods, selling the
baked goods at all Masses, and buying the baked
goods on sale!
This year we need your help in all 3
areas more than ever to help Catholic
Charities of Chattanooga to meet their
goals for all the local programs that
they support!!
1. Start early making your favorite homemade treats
by baking & freezing them, then bringing them to
church the weekend of Nov 12-13.
2. Help sell the baked goods at one of the Masses
(Call Judy & Dick Smith to volunteer: 842-1483 or
email: jas6360epbfi.com).
3. Buy LOTS of the yummy baked goods to help
support all Catholic Charities outreach endeavors in
Chattanooga!
Note: High School Students can get service
hours credit for baking Goodies too!
ST. JUDE CATHOLIC CHURCH
CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE
OCTOBER 16, 2016
join us for our annual and FREE…
St. Jude Parish Picnic
Saturday, October 29, 2016
12-5 pm
Join us for a day of food, fun,
tricks and treats for all ages
Please bring a dish (with serving utensil) to share:
+Last name A-K bring chips, salad, veggie or side
+ Last name L-Z bring dessert or fruit
Drinks and hamburgers/hotdogs provided.
Registration Form for craft/hobby show in the gym
Name:___________________________________________________
Phone______________________ email_______________________
Craft for sale or hobby for show and tell (circle one)
Please provide your own set up and table unless you need one.
Need table: yes no
Need access to electricity: yes no
Name of Craft or Hobby for sign:_______________________________
Please tear off and turn in form to Kyra Ross in the church office. Questions?
Call her at 870-2386. Form due in by October 23.
TWENTY NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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WEEKLY FINANCIAL REPORT
Fiscal Year: July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017
Total Budget: $3,016,000
Week 15 of 53
Weekly Needs (Based on budget)
Weekly Income (10-10-16)
YTD Needs
YTD Income
$ 58,000.00
$ 58,022.53
$
22.53
$ 870,000.00
$ 770,035.77
$ (99,964.23)
The gift you have received, give as a gift.
Matthew 10:8
MAINTENANCE AND EMERGENCY FUND
The Maintenance and Emergency Fund is an
outgrowth of the Journey Together Capital Campaign
that ended in December 2013. All monies given to the
fund are placed in reserve in a designated account
for maintenance concerns (the second goal of the
Journey Together campaign).
Maintenance & Emergency Fund
Donations (10-10-16)
M & E Expenditures
M & E Interest Earned
Total in Savings Reserve M&E
$
2,167.50
450.00
$ 449,032.79
Wherever your treasure lies, there your
heart will be. Luke 12:34
St Jude Youth Ministry FAQ Sheet with what you need to know for this one day experience presented
to you by the Diocese of Knoxville Youth and Young Adult Office, NFCYM and Declan Weir
Productions…
Audience
Middle School grades, 6th through 8th from Parish Ministries, Religious Education programs and Catholic
Schools together with teachers, catechists, youth ministers, parents, chaperones and pastors.
***There will be a parent track, so it would be a great opportunity for families to come together. ***
Time, Date, & Location
The LeConte Center, 2986 Teaster Lane, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 will be our host for the Conference
on Saturday, November 12, 2016. 1-800-251-9100 Bus parking will be available…
Doors open at 8:30 a.m., with event starting at 9:45 a.m. End time is 5:30 p.m.
Cost
General Registration is $50 per person + $1.50 Registration Fee, so $36.50
Lunch $7.00
Charter Bus $20.50
$64.00 per person plus dinner
(Will stop on the way on way home for dinner, probably fast food)
***Deadline is Wednesday, October 26th for bus. ***
***Make checks payable to St Jude if riding the bus; I will register you all as a group. ***
*** First come, first serve on the bus! Turn paperwork into Irene Scoggins at Church Office. ***
***Questions or concerns… Contact Irene Scoggins at 423-596-0053***
Or ride up on your own as a family on Friday night, spend the night or weekend. If you are going as a
family, you will have to register online on your own as a family for event.
REGISTRATION FORMS can be found in the back of the church by youth bulletin boards
Go to www.tinyurl.com/HolyFireKnox for more information, to register online or for overnight stay
for families in hotels at a Conference rate.
What will happen
Our young people are in a region of only 2-5% Catholic. This is an awesome opportunity to come together with
2,000 other Catholic young people and celebrate our faith! They will meet new friends from all over, listen to
dynamic speakers who engage them and keep them active, listen to amazing music by The Josh Blakesley Band and
Moriah Peters, who will get them on their feet.
Go to www.tinyurl.com/HolyFireKnox and listen to their music.
Our Keynote Speaker, Ansel Augustine is bringing his Step Team from Louisiana. They are fantastic!!!
They will also participate in an amazing Procession of the Blessed Sacrament with Divine Praises with the Josh
Blakesley Band. The closing Liturgy will be celebrated by Bishop Richard Stika. What an amazing day we have
planned for your youth! We are planning on setting them on Holy Fire!
FAITH FORMATION CLASSES and
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUPFaith formation Classes that
include confirmation prep are
offered for Grades 9-12. They
will continue to meet every Sunday Night
at 6.30pm after the 5.30pm Mass, in the
youth room (above Gym)!. This program is
combined with the High School Youth
group and ministry within a fun, and game
filled evening. Dinner and drinks provided.
Come join this group that is growing fast all
are welcome!
Middle School
Youth Group and
Confirmation
Preparation
Registration for 2016-2017 remains open for
grades 7 to 8 only!
Meetings are Wednesdays 6 to 7:30 pm Classes
have already started but there are still spots
available although these are filling very fast!!!
Contact Youth Minister Irene Scoggins @423
870-2386 (office) or (Cell) 423 596-0053 or
[email protected] Or Kyra Ross 423870-2386 (office) 423-838-1541 (cell-best)
[email protected]
Exciting news!
PRICE REDUCED!!!!
“Holy Fire” Middle School Conference
for youth grades 6-8 on Saturday, November 12,
2016 ($36.50 for Saturday Conference only)
’The Chattanooga Deanery will be taking a bus
and leaving early in the morning Saturday
attending conference and returning same night:
cost $64 includes, bus, lunch, and conference.
WHERE? - LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge
Registration, hotel and other info available on
www.dioceseofknoxville.org
Our diocese has been chosen by the National
Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry to host the
first NFCYM Region V Catholic Conference for
middle school youth. Parent workshops will be
available. We expect about 2,000 participants.
Similar to the National Catholic Youth
Conference (NCYC), this will be designed around a
community of prayer, witness and joy. NFCYM will
be providing world-class production, music and
international speakers. Get updates from your
parish youth ministry coordinator(Irene 423 596
0053 or [email protected])or visit
dioknox.org Click on EVENTS tab
UPCOMING
RETREATS
SEARCH 150
Next SEARCH – SEARCH 150 is
November 18th through 20th
Calling all High School Juniors and Seniors!!!
SEARCH aim is to help Catholic high school juniors
and seniors take a fresh look at their own faith
journey, reflecting on their place within their families,
schools, parishes and community as a disciple of
Christ. There are six elements that we hope each
SEARCH weekend will highlight and that each
participant will take away from the retreat. These
central elements are: Trust, Sharing, Community,
Prayer, Growth, Fun
Cost is $60. AT: All Saints Academy, Chattanooga.
2016-10-15
CONTACT: Irene Scoggins @
[email protected] or 423 596-0053
BULETIN EN ESPAÑOL
10-15-2016
PARROQUIA SAN JUDAS EN CHATTANOOGA
930 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN 37415
Números de Teléfono y contactos Ministerio Hispano
Horario Misa
Padre Moisés (423) 870-2386
Sábados 5:30pm (ingles)
Oficina: (423) 870-2386 (de 9:00AM a 4:00PM)
Sábado 7.30pm (español)
Fax: (423) 876-8960
Domingo 8.00am,10:30am,12:15pm,5:30pm (ingles)
Email: [email protected]
Diaria 8:15am (Lunes a Sábado)(ingles)
Web:www.stjudechattanooga.org
Miércoles 7:00pm y Viernes 5:30pm (ingles)
Confesiones Miércoles 6:00pm
Requisitos para Sacramentos:
Bautizos: Tomar las pláticas prebautismales para padres (registrados
en la iglesia de San Judas) y padrinos
(que los Padrinos sean Católicos y estén
casados por la iglesia) y separar la
fecha del bautismo con un mínimo de 3
meses de anticipación.
* Pláticas Pre-bautismales para
padres y padrinos: Son a cargo de Alberto Rios por
favor llamen a 423-355-0495
Confesiones: Todos los miércoles a las 6pm o
Sábados a las 4pm, o por cita previa. Por favor noten que
no todos sábados o miércoles hay confesiones en
español. Hablen con las oficinas o con el Padre antes
para asegurar que padre estará confesando si necesita
que sea en español.
Primera Comunión: La primera comunión se hace
en el segundo grado y requiere dos años se
preparación. Por favor apunten a sus hijos para las
clases en el primer grado. Clases
son todos los miércoles entre
septiembre y marzo a las 6.30pm
Clases de Formacion de Fe
(INCLUYE
CONFIRMACION) Y GRUPO
JUEVNIL DE HIGH SCHOOL
que incluye confirmacion se ofrecen
para grados 7-12. Grados 9-12 se
reuno todos los domingos de 6.30pm a 8pm. Grados
7-8 se reune todos los miercoles de 6pm a 7.30pm. Los
dos grupos se ven en el salon Juvenil (arriba del
gimnacio)
Servidores para misa del 10/22/2016
Lectores:
Primera Lectura: Areli
Segunda Lectura: Minnie
Peticiones: Emilia
Ministros:, Irene, Alberto, Samira
Alter Servers: Erick, Chelsea, Melanie
Información Monetaria
“Porque donde esta vuestro tesoro, allí estará
también vuestro corazón”
Lucas 12: 34
Collecta para 10/8/2016
Sobres 10
$150.00
Cheque suelto 1 $10.00
World Mission 1 $5.00
All souls day $20.00
Haiti 2
$15.00
Dinero suelto
$581.50
Homilia
La insistencia sin desmayos en la oración nos es propuesta
por el Señor con la expresiva parábola que acabamos de oír,
porque Dios nos escucha siempre y da lo que "es bueno a
quienes se lo piden" (Cf Mt 7,11). Cristo nos ha dado
ejemplo de la confianza con que debemos acudir siempre a
Dios. "Ora antes de los momentos decisivos de su misión:
antes de que el Padre dé testimonio de Él en su Bautismo
(Cf Lc 3,21) y de su Transfiguración (Cf Lc 9,28), y antes de
dar cumplimiento con su Pasión al designio de amor del
Padre (Cf Lc 22,41-44); Jesús ora también ante los
momentos decisivos que van a comprometer la misión de
sus apóstoles: antes de elegir y de llamar a los Doce (Cf Lc
6,12)... La oración de Jesús ante los acontecimientos de
salvación que el Padre le pide que cumpla, es una entrega
humilde y confiada de su voluntad humana a la voluntad
amorosa del Padre" (C.E.C.,2600). Y otro tanto habría que
decir de los primeros discípulos que "todos ellos
perseveraban unánimes en la oración, en compañía de
algunas mujeres, y con María, la Madre de Jesús, y sus
hermanos" (Hch 1,14). La confianza en Dios se prueba
justamente en la constancia a la hora de rezar. Hay quien
deja de orar porque piensa que su petición no es escuchada.
Pero, ¿qué pedimos nosotros tantas veces sino la solución
que juzgamos mejor para nuestros problemas o, incluso,
piedras en lugar de pan? "Nosotros no sabemos pedir como
conviene", asegura S. Pablo (Rm 8,26). En cambio, nuestro
Padre Dios sabe bien lo que nos hace falta antes de que se lo
pidamos (Cf Mt 6,8). "No te aflijas, dice S. Agustín, si no
recibes de Dios inmediatamente lo que pides: es Él quien
quiere hacerte más bien todavía mediante tu perseverancia
con Él en oración. Él quiere que nuestro deseo sea probado
en la oración. Así nos dispone para recibir lo que Él está
dispuesto a darnos". En este mes que la Iglesia dedica al
Santo Rosario debemos dirigirnos a Dios a través de María,
"la orante perfecta, figura de la Iglesia... Podemos orar con
ella y a ella. La oración de la Iglesia está sostenida por la
oración de María" (C.E.C.,2679). En el Rosario pedimos,
entre otras cosas importantes, que se acuerde de nosotros
ahora, en el hoy de nuestra vida, y en la hora de la muerte,
como lo estuvo en la muerte de su Hijo en la Cruz y nos
acoja para conducirnos a la gloria del Señor.
Consejo Espiritual
“Convertirse en compañeros para siempre”
José y Beatriz llegaron al altar prometiéndose fidelidad
hasta que la muerte los separe. Como una gran mayoría
de parejas, José y Beatriz tenían toda la intención de
cumplir su promesa. Sin embargo, poco apoco fueron
descubriendo que esto no iba a ser tan fácil. El
Matrimonio requiere de un compromiso que ha
de ser renovado constantemente y nutrido por el
amor. Las parejas que deciden unir sus vidas en el
matrimonio seguramente se aman. ¿Pero qué es
realmente el amor? Juan Pablo II en su “Teología del
Cuerpo” dice que para descubrir el verdadero amor
debemos ir a la fuente del Amor que es Dios mismo.
Conocemos que el amor de Dios es libremente dado y
recibido. Que el amor de Dios es fructífero; es decir
siempre dador de vida. El amor de Dios es siempre fiel y
total. Si tomamos en cuenta estos cuatro aspectos del
amor de Dios y los aplicamos al matrimonio, podemos
reflexionar en algunas de las características necesarias
para tener un matrimonio en el que la pareja se convierta
en compañeros para toda la vida. El amor se da y se
recibe libremente Aunque posiblemente cada pareja
llega al amor por vías distintas, una vez que se enamora,
cada uno hace una decisión libre de amar y entregarse a
su pareja. De esta forma se hacen vulnerables ante la
persona amada. Esto quiere decir que esta persona le va a
conocer como ninguna otra. Nadie mejor que la
pareja va a saber lo que le hace feliz, o lo que
puede causarle sufrimientos. Y una vez nos
damos a conocer lo que se espera es que seamos
aceptados tal cual somos. Es decir, la entrega de amor
es un regalo que debe ser recibido y custodiado con
respeto.El amor siempre requiere de una respuesta
también libre y adecuada. A medida que se va
descubriendo cómo es la otra persona se debe así mismo
ir aceptando y recibiendo lo que el otro es. Las parejas
que se toman el tiempo para conocerse y respetan
amorosamente sus diferencias, pueden llegar a
compenetrarse de tal manera que ya no son dos, sino uno.
Respetar a una persona es aceptarla como es, y
recibir lo que me ofrece sin intentar cambiarla; y
sobre todo, sin tratar de manipularla a que haga
las cosas como quiero que las haga. Se debe, eso si,
contar con el hecho que el otro hará todo lo posible por
satisfacerme, pero no puedo exigirle que haga lo que no
puede o va contra su manera de ser. El amor siempre
desea el bien del otro, por eso lo ideal es que las parejas
que se aman y se respetan se pregunten: ¿Qué puedo
hacer para el bien de mi pareja? ¿Cómo puedo
corresponder al amor que recibo? De esa manera el
amor partirá de la decisión libre y generosa de cada cual,
sin imposiciones. El amor es fructífero Cuando hablamos
de que el amor matrimonial debe ser fructífero no sólo
nos referimos a que debe estar abierto a la posibilidad de
dar la vida. El amor es fecundo o sea es dador de
vida en todos los aspectos de la palabra. Dar la vida
es preocuparse por aquello que la pareja necesita; es
apoyarla para que realice sus sueños, y darle espacios
para que se exprese y sea ella misma. Cuando una
persona es en cambio “absorbente” no deja a la
otra crecer y desarrollarse. Dar vida al otro es
tratar a la pareja con cariño; es evitar aquellas
cosas que sabemos que van a molestar, que
pueden humillar o reducir la auto-estima del
otro, o que son de mal gusto. Damos la vida cuando
controlamos la lengua al expresar nuestras frustraciones
o nuestra rabia o enojo.. Quienes están abiertos a la vida,
aprenden también a perdonar y a buscar la reconciliación.
Perdonar y reconciliarse no son lo mismo. Para perdonar
sólo se necesita de una persona pues perdonar es la
decisión, que una persona toma, de liberarse del
resentimiento o rencor que un hecho le causó. No se trata
de olvidar, ya que esto es prácticamente imposible, y
recordar es necesario para aprender. Se trata más bien de
aceptar que el otro se equivocó y no amargarse por eso.
La reconciliación por su cuenta es tratar de
rehacer
la
relación
después
de
haber
perdonado.Pero para esto se requiere que la persona
que ofendió desee el perdón, lo pida y ofrezca modificar la
conducta que le llevó a ofender. (más sobre el tema en “el
poder del perdón)En el matrimonio va haber muchas
oportunidades para perdonar, pedir perdón y
reconciliarse. Cuando hay amor el ejercicio del perdón y
la reconciliación van a ayudar a fortalecer la relación
matrimonial. Cuando el perdón no se da la reconciliación
es imposible y el matrimonio queda lastimado con huellas
que van destruyendo la relación. El amor es fiel La
fidelidad siempre ha sido un reto para las
parejas. No me refiero solo al hecho de entregarse
corporalmente sólo a la persona a quien hemos
prometido un amor exclusivo de pareja. Hay quienes
destruyen su relación de pareja al caer esclavos de la
pornografía. Otras personas le dedican más tiempo al
juego o a la botella, o a las amistades que a su pareja. La
fidelidad requiere la vida de pareja sea una
prioridad para cada uno. No hay que dejar que el
trabajo, o las amistades ocupen la mayor parte de
su tiempo. En ocasiones las mujeres se refugian en las
obligaciones del hogar y en el cuidado de sus hijos y
ponen a su esposo en un lugar dentro de su corazón que
no es el que le corresponde. La fidelidad requiere el poner
en perspectiva la vida, los sentimientos y acciones. Es
aconsejable que las parejas procuren tener proyectos en
común, donde ambos tengan la oportunidad de
desarrollar sus habilidades, divertirse, gozar de la
compañía del otro o simplemente pasar tiempo junto. No
hay que olvidar que el proyecto más grande que
quizá tengan en común sea el cuidado y
educación de sus hijos. Esta labor sin duda va a
requerir de una entrega amorosa de sí mismos. El amor
es total /Se ama enteramente o no se ama. Pero, antes de
mirar cuánto amor recibe, es conveniente que evalúe la
calidad del amor que usted da. Comúnmente se dice que
nadie puede dar lo que no ha recibido. Sin embargo
cuando hablamos de amor, todos podemos aprender a
entregarnos más con forme aprendemos a amar como
Dios nos ama. ¿Cuándo fue la última vez que le
expresó su amor a su pareja? No deje para
después lo que puede hacer ahora. Escríbale una
carta de amor a su pareja, dígale lo que significa
para usted el tenerle en su vida. Haga una cita con
su pareja. A pesar de las dificultades, el amor es siempre
posible, y así como algunas cosas pueden haber cambiado
para mal, también pueden cambiar de nuevo para bien.
¡Mucho está en sus manos! Aproveche cada oportunidad
que tenga para AMAR y vivir su amor hasta que la muerte
les separe.