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THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
11 DECEMBER 2016
OUR HOLY REDEEMER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH  FREEPORT, NEW YORK  OHRFREEPORT.ORG
OUR HOLY REDEEMER
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
WHERE COMING HOME IS WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT!
 A PERPETUAL ADORATION PARISH 
37 SOUTH OCEAN AVENUE  FREEPORT, NEW YORK 11520
TELEPHONE: (516) 378-0665  FAX: (516) 546-1416  E-MAIL: [email protected]  WEBSITE: OHRFREEPORT.ORG
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PASTOR
DEVOTIONS
Rev. Douglas R. Arcoleo
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Every Friday after the
12:10 P.M. Mass
ASSOCIATE PASTORS
Rev. Alessandro da Luz
Rev. Carlos Mario Urrego
Miraculous Medal Novena
Every Saturday after the
9:00 A.M. Mass
IN RESIDENCE
Rev. Msgr. Donald T. Bennett
SOCIETIES
DEACONS
Legion of Mary
Mr. Cristobal Sanchez,
Pastoral Associate
Sheila Walsh
(516) 379-9028
Mr. Bruce Burnham
Mr. Francisco Cales
BUSINESS OFFICE
Mrs. Flaherty
Pastoral Business Associate
MUSIC MINISTRY
Mr. Crouse, Director
Mr. Petkov
Mrs. Mulé
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Mrs. Stuhlinger, Director
Mr. Cacao, Assoc. Director
(516) 546-1057
Fax: (516) 546-0526
RITE OF CHRISTIAN
INITIATION OF ADULTS
(RCIA)
Mr. Cacao, Coordinator
(516) 546-1057
HUMAN SERVICES
Sister Dorothy Lynch, C.I.J.
Mr. Martinez, Director
(516) 868-8289
THRIFT SHOP
In Memory of Janene Suchan
Mrs. Jewels, Manager
(516) 623-3247
Nocturnal Adoration Society
SACRAMENTAL LIFE
Jane Dengel
(516) 379-2331
 MASS SCHEDULE 
Saturday
9: 00 A.M.
5:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. (Sp.)
Sunday
7:00 A.M.  8:00 A.M.
9:30 A.M.  11:30 A.M.
1:00 P.M. (Sp.)
5:00 P.M.
Weekday
Monday – Friday:
7:30 A.M.  12:10 P.M.
Wed.: 7:00 P.M. (Sp.)
First Fri.: 7:00 P.M. (Sp.)
 ANOINTING OF THE SICK 
Offered after the 5:00 P.M. Vigil Mass every last
Saturday of the Month or by appointment.
 BAPTISM 
Every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the Month at 3:00 P.M.
 CONFESSION/PENANCE/RECONCILIATION 
Saturday: 1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.
Wednesday: 6:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Friday: 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
or by appointment.
 MATRIMONY 
Marriages MUST be arranged at least six months in advance.
Please call one of our Priests at the Rectory to make an appointment.
Third Sunday of Advent, 11 December 2016
ORGANIZATIONS
Catholic Daughters
of the Americas
Diana Gibson, Regent
(516) 849-5714
Knights of Columbus
Ron Flood, Grand Knight
(516) 325-3031
Mercy Mission
Deacon Bruce Burnham
(516) 992-2225
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Norma Sanchez, President
(516) 378-1386
Widows & Widowers
Nanette Fountas
(516) 378-0665
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Saturday
9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
(516) 378-0665
FAITH AND THE HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS
OFFERINGS FOR THE WEEK OF 12 DECEMBER
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MASSES
A Word
About Offerings
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!”
Monday, 12 December, Our Lady of Guadalupe
7:30 am † Raymond Washecka (2nd Anniversary)
12:10 pm † Luigina & Giuseppe Scalamandre
Tuesday, 13 December, Saint Lucy
7:30 am † Rodney Bryant
12:10 pm † Siverina Pagnotta
Wednesday, 14 December, Saint John of the Cross
7:30 am Intentions of Christopher de Domenico
12:10 pm † Walter Thompson
7:00 pm † Henry Robert Medard
Thursday, 15 December
7:30 am † John Pirro
12:10 pm † Walter F. Thompson
Friday, 16 December
7:30 am † Peter Scalamandre
12:10 pm † Patrick Thompson
Saturday, 17 December
9:00 am † William Martin
5:00 pm † Irene Paul & † Laura Marchese
7:00 pm Parishioners of Our Holy Redeemer/Freeport
Sunday, 18 December, Fourth Sunday of Advent
7:00 am Intentions of Pope Francis
8:00 am Living & † Decd. Mbrs. of the Walter Kelly Family
9:30 am † Luigina & Giuseppe Scalamandre
11:30 am † Antonino Corso
1:00 pm In Thanksgiving for a Recovery
† Teresa Calle
† Wemceslao Tobar
† Selestina Villafana
5:00 pm Priest’s Intention
BREAD & WINE
SANCTUARY CANDLES
ALTAR FLOWERS
Immigrants from South America
Immigrants from Europe
Immigrants from Asia
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 #:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 NOW A WORD FROM POPE SAINT JOHN PAUL II 
AND A FEW INVITATIONS FROM OUR PASTOR
1. Today, on the Third Sunday of Advent, we hear again the joyful announcement, "rejoice in the Lord always" (Phil 4,4).
They are words taken from the Letter of St Paul to the Philippians that sum up today's liturgy. The invitation to joy has a
definite motive: "the Lord is at hand" (Phil 4,5). It is a truth known to the pious Israelite, and from it he drew confidence and
consolation; it is a truth that has in Christ its perfected foundation. "In him, in fact, God has drawn near to everyone: He is
the Messiah, the "Emmanuel", "God with us" (cf. Is 7,14; Mt 1,23). Joy is the heart of the Gospel of Christmas.
2. As an expert Mother, the Church knows better than any other institution the difficulties and sufferings that are part of
the human condition. She knows well that in the life of many peoples and persons sadness prevails over joy, anxiety over
hope. It is particularly to these men and women that the Christmas message is proclaimed in a preferential way because
"[Christ] brought the good news of salvation to the poor, to prisoners freedom, and to those in sorrow joy"
(Fourth Eucharistic Prayer). He is the genuine liberator of the human person, sent by God to redeem Him from the power of
evil and death. The joy that Christ gives to His friends derives from this deep and integral liberation. It is a joy that, like His
peace, is different from that of the world (cf. Jn 14,27) which is superficial and fleeting.
The serious problems surrounding human life sometimes make it difficult to recognize the gifts of Christ. The mission of the
Church, that is coached by the Holy Spirit, is precisely that of making His gifts visible and of witnessing to their presence.
Today humanity yearns especially for the gifts of joy and peace. It is our mission as believers, with the eloquence of love
expressed in deeds, to become every day the prophetic ferment of a world reconciled by love and animated by divine joy.
3. May the Blessed Virgin Mary, whom we honour as the "Cause of our joy" help us to be faithful to this mission. Who more
than she experienced the closeness of the Lord, source of joy and peace? We now entrust ourselves to her maternal
protection in order to be at all times, but especially now, credible witnesses of the joy of Christ (Angelus, 16 December
2001).
The De La Salle School Advent Lessons and Carols
Wednesday, 14 December at 2:00 P.M. in the church
Mass-goers at Our Holy Redeemer, and in particular Friday 12:10 P.M. Mass-goers know
how blessed Freeport, New York is to have the De La School at Our Holy Redeemer
dwelling amongst us. The school’s annual offering of Advent Lessons and Carols is just
one of the ways that blessing takes flesh. Come home and see for yourself on
Wednesday, 14 December at 2:00 P.M.! You won’t be disappointed!
Please come home for
COFFEE WITH JESUS & BISHOP ANDRZEJ
16 December 2016
11:00 A.M. in the Lower Church
Bishop Andrzej is also coming home for
AN ADVENT NIGHT OF RECOLLECTION
20 December 2016
7:30 P.M. in the Church
to help us prepare for the coming of Christmas
and the coming of Christ.
Please welcome him home!
BREAKING NEWS!!!
DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
Pope Francis Names Diocese of Allentown Bishop John O. Barres
as Fifth Bishop of Diocese of Rockville Centre
Pope Francis appointed the Most Reverend John O. Barres, S.T.D., J.C.L., D.D., 56,
to serve as the fifth Bishop of Rockville Centre. Until his appointment, Bishop
Barres was serving as Bishop of the Diocese of Allentown, PA. He succeeds
Bishop William F. Murphy, 76, who has led the Diocese of Rockville Centre since
2001. The appointment was made public in Washington, 9 December 2016 by
Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States. Bishopdesignate Barres will assume leadership of the Diocese during a Mass of
Installation at the Cathedral of Saint Agnes on 31 January 2017 at 2:00 P.M. Until
that time, Bishop Murphy will serve as Apostolic Administrator.
“It is my deep conviction that he will be a Bishop for all of us without exception,”
said Bishop William Murphy in a statement today. “He has shared with me his
love of youth and his care for the elderly. He has a keen sense of parish life and
has a special expertise in education. He has a deep love for the poor and will
support Catholic Charities, parish outreach as well as Catholic Hospitals on Long Island. He will be a good
neighbor to our brothers and sisters of the Christian Churches, our Jewish and Muslim friends and the many
civic and political leaders with whom he will work in building up Long Island for future generations. Above
all he is a man of prayer, both the prayer of the Church through Eucharist and the Sacraments as well as the
many devotions of our Catholic tradition, especially the Blessed Virgin and St. Agnes,” said Bishop Murphy.
Bishop Barres has been shepherd of the Diocese of Allentown since July 2009. In a statement on his new
appointment, Bishop Barres said, “I must thank the priests and the entire people of God of the Diocese of
Allentown, where I have had the great blessing of serving as bishop for the last seven-and-a-half years. You
will all always be in my heart, my memories, my prayers and my Masses as I remember our days of
‘holiness and mission’ together.”
Bishop John Barres
Bishop Barres was ordained a Bishop and installed as the fourth Bishop of Allentown on 30 July 2009. He
was the first priest ordained a bishop within the Diocese of Allentown.
Recognizing that vibrant parishes make a vibrant diocese, Bishop Barres has initiated a pastoral planning
process for parishes across the Diocese of Allentown and has called on every parish to establish a Parish
Pastoral Council. As shepherd of the Diocese, Bishop Barres has supported efforts of pastors, teachers and
parents to strengthen our Catholic schools.
Bishop Barres has guided the Diocese of Allentown in its ongoing pastoral and strategic planning which has
resulted in cutting edge efforts to enhance evangelization and pastoral ministries and helped to strengthen
the financial condition of the Diocese. The Bishop sees the value of social media in spreading the Gospel
message and the New Evangelization. Nationally, Bishop serves on the USCCB Committee on
Evangelization and Catechesis and is the USCCB’s Episcopal Liaison to the Pontifical Mission Societies.
50 North Park Avenue • PO Box 9023 • Rockville Centre, NY 11571-9023 • phone 516.678.5800 • fax 516.594.0984 • www.drvc.org
NOW A WORD FROM OUR SAINTS
From Saint Gregory Nazianzen
What is man that you are mindful of him? What is this new mystery surrounding
me? I am both small and great, both lowly and exalted, mortal and immortal,
earthly and heavenly. I am to be buried with Christ and to rise again with Him,
to become a coheir with Him, a son of God, and indeed God Himself.
This is what the great mystery means for us; this is why God became man and
became poor for our sake: it was to raise up our flesh, to recover the Divine
image, to re-create mankind, so that all of us might become one in Christ Who
perfectly became in us everything that He is Himself. So we are no longer to be
male and female, barbarian and Scythian, slave and free – distinctions deriving
from the flesh – but are to bear within ourselves only the seal of God, by Whom
and for Whom we were created. We are to be so formed and molded by Him
that we are recognized as belonging to His one family.
If only we could be what we hope to be, by the great
kindness of our generous God! He asks so little and gives so much, in this life and
in the next, to those who love Him sincerely. In a spirit of hope and out of love for
Him, let us then bear and endure all things and give thanks for everything that
befalls us, since even reason can often recognize these things as weapons to win
salvation. And meanwhile let us comment to God our own souls and the souls of
those who, being more ready for it, have reached the place of rest before us
although they walked the same road as we do.
Lord and Creator of all, and especially of Your creature man, You are the God and
Father and ruler of Your children; You are the Lord of life and death, You are the
guardian and benefactor of our souls. You fashion and transform all things in their
due season through Your creative Word, as You know to be best in Your deep
wisdom and providence. Receive now those who have gone ahead of us in our
journey from this life.
And receive us too at the proper time, when You have guided us in our bodily life
as long as may be for our profit. Receive us prepared indeed by fear of You, but
not troubled, not shrinking back on that day of death or uprooted by force like
those who are lovers of the world and the flesh. Instead, may we set out eagerly for that everlasting and
blessed life which is Christ Jesus our Lord. To Him be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Please Come Home for Mass on the
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Monday, 12 December 2016
at 7:00 P.M.
Bishop Nelson J. Perez, Celebrant
2016 - Advent/Christmas Schedule - 2016
"Is There Anyone Who Knows What Christmas is All About?"
Advent Greetings! The real meaning of Christmas very rarely emerges outside of the Church.
Occasionally we may hear a “real” Christmas song/hymn or see a “real” Christmas movie,
but more often than not, the songs we hear and the movies we see miss the mark!
That is why Father Arcoleo and his brother Priests, the Deacons, Religious, and Staff of
Our Holy Redeemer invite you to come home to see and hear for yourself “what Christmas is all about!”
(If you cannot bring Charlie Brown, bring a friend!)
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Please come home for:
De La Salle School Advent Lessons and Carols
Wednesday, 14 December at 2:00 P.M.
Bishop Andrzej is Coming Home Very Soon to Offer Us:
Coffee with Jesus: Friday, 16 December at 11:00 A.M
Getting Ready for Jesus: Tuesday, 20 December at 7:30 P.M.
Confession
Friday, 9 December 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Saturday, 10 December 1:30 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.
Friday, 16 December 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Saturday, 17 December 1:30 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.
Friday, 23 December 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
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Holy Masses in Celebration of the Lord’'s Nativity
Saturday, 24 December
Sunday, 25 December
4:00 P.M.
6:00 P.M.
8:00 P.M. (Spanish)
Sacred Hymns and Christmas Carols Begin at 11:30 P.M.
12:00 A.M./Midnight
8:00 A.M.
9:30 A.M.
11:30 A.M.
1:30 P.M. (Spanish)
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Masses for the Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God
Saturday, 31 December
Sunday, 1 January
5:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. (Spanish)
7:00 A.M.
8:00 A.M.
9:30 A.M.
11:30 A.M.
1:00 P.M. (Spanish)
2016 - Adviento Calendario/Navidad - 2016
¡Ven a Casa para que Veas y Escuches por ti mismo!
¡Saludos! El significado de la Navidad rara vez surge fuera de la Iglesia. A veces escuchamos una
canción de Navidad “legítima”, o vemos una película de Navidad “legítima”, ¡pero más a menudo
las canciones que escuchamos y las películas que vemos no dan el blanco!
Es por eso que el Padre Arcoleo y sus hermanos Sacerdotes, los Diáconos, Religiosos, y
el Personal de Nuestro Santo Redentor lo invitan a venir a casa para que pueda ver y escuchar
“¡el significado real de la Navidad!” (Si no puedes traer a Charlie Brown, trae a un amigo)
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Por favor venga a casa para:
Lecciones y Villancicos de Adviento de la Escuela De La Salle
Miércoles, 14 de Diciembre a las 2:00 P.M.
Posadas y Novenas en Preparación para la Navidad
16 de Diciembre a las 7:00 P.M.
Confesiones
Viernes, 9 de Diciembre 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Sábado, 10 de Diciembre 1:30 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.
Viernes, 16 de Diciembre 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Sábado, 17 de Diciembre 1:30 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.
Viernes, 23 de Diciembre 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
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La Santa Misa en Celebración de la Natividad
del Señor se ofrecerá como sigue:
Sabado, 24 de Diciembre
Domingo, 25 de Diciembre
4:00 P.M.
6:00 P.M.
8:00 P.M. (Español)
La Música Navideña comienza a las 11:30 P.M.
12:00 A.M./Midnight
8:00 A.M.
9:30 A.M.
11:30 A.M.
1:30 P.M. (Español)
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Misas Para la Solemnidad de María, Madre de Dios
Sábado, 31 de Diciembre
Domingo, 1 de Enero
4:00 P.M.
6:00 P.M.
8:00 P.M. (Español)
7:00 A.M.
8:00 A.M.
9:30 A.M.
11:30 A.M.
1:00 P.M. (Español)
You are invited
to a Birthday
Party for Jesus
At Our ”Getting Ready For Christmas“ Party
Monday, 12 December 2016
7:30 p.m. $32 per person, reservations required
Please call the Mary Blaney at 544-4409
or send her a check, made out to Ct. Stella Maris #822 at 31 triangle Pl., Freeport, NY 11520
The Wander Inn
2880 Grand Ave, Baldwin, NY 11510
Salad
Penne ala vodka
Choice of:
Chicken Bruchetta
Eggplant Rollatini
Pork Chop & Peppers
Broiled Talapia
Soda, coffee, tea, bread and dessert
Cash bar will be available
Please bring a gift for the Baby Jesus.
Baby items for both boys and girls will be collected, these gifts will be donated to the Mother of
Good Counsel Home, the Long Island Life Center and OHR Parish outreach.
A shoebox will also be passed for you to drop a few dollars in,
money collected to be donated to the Northport Veteran’s Hospital.
This party is open to all!
Please join us for an evening of faith, fellowship and festivity.
Sponsored by Catholic Daughters of the Americas® Court Stella Maris #822 Freeport, NY
Our Holy Redeemer in Freeport is Happy to Announce Our:
2016 Christmas Novena of Holy Masses*
25 December 2016 through 2 January 2017
Christmas is coming and so is our
annual Christmas Novena of Holy
Masses. And once again this ‘Good
News’ will be announced with the
help of a tailor made Christmas
Novena Card featuring the façade
and Sanctuary of our “absolutely
beautiful” church.
Mary and Joseph
Love, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
This year’s Christmas Novena, as in
the past, will be offered right here
at home (37 South Ocean Avenue)
for both the living and deceased,
so that you can personally share
in the offering.
*Are now Available in the Church and the Rectory, so get yours today!
FAITH AND EDUCATION
“PUT THE CELL PHONE DOWN AND PAY ATTENTION!”
SCHOOL IS OPEN!!!
NEWS FROM THE DE LA SALLE SCHOOL
Come Home 14 December at 2:00 P.M.
This past Thursday, 8 December, families of The De La Salle School gathered together for our
annual Hot Cocoa and Book Night. While enjoying hot cocoa, cookies and candy canes, the
students read Christmas stories to their family. Children had the opportunity to visit with
Santa, tell stories, play games and buy raffles with all the proceeds being donated to our
Lasallian School in Haiti.
Now that we have entered the season of Advent the students of The De La Salle School will once again offer a
prayer service of lessons and carols as a gift to the members of the parish. We invite all to attend this year’s
Lessons and Carols which will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, 14 December. Please plan to join us for forty
minutes of peaceful reflection in the midst of this busy time of planning for Christmas.
11 December 2016 – Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday)
Sunday Readings: Isaiah XXXV: 1-6a, 10; James V: 7-10; Saint Matthew XI: 2-11
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  5:00 PM
GOSPEL QUESTIONS:
(Religious Education Students please answer ALL questions, cut and give to teacher weekly. Keep the Bulletin)
Fill in the blanks:
Where was Saint John the Baptist when he heard of the works of the Christ? “Saint John the Baptist was
____________________________________________________ when he heard of the works of the Christ.”
What question did he send his disciples to ask Jesus? “He sent his disciples to ask Jesus the following
question: ‘__________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________?’”
How did Jesus answer? “Jesus answered: ‘________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________.’”
What did Jesus say was written about Saint John the Baptist? “Jesus said this was written about Saint John the
Baptist: ‘___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________.’”
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PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Charles Shields III
Joann Flaherty
FAITH AND FINANCES
Donald Gallant
Sheila Walsh
“God will not be outdone
in generosity.
PHASE I
These are the people who have surfaced $11,470.25 of the $28,875.00 that
was required to complete Phase I of our School Building Roof project. As soon
as we reach 75% of that cost (or $21,656.25) we can begin Phase II which will
help keep a roof over the heads of all of us who use the School building
gymnasium. Thank you!
James Wehrum, Patricia Warren, Barbara Warren, John Anzovino, Debbie & Chuck Shields, Mary Stoessel, Gloria DiBrizzi,
Andrew Logicer, D. Kerasiotis, Marge Nyland, Gloria Cintorino, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Roman, Jane Dengel, Willie Ferreira,
Mr. & Mrs. James Schlegel, Friends of Angie Cullin, Erika Baumgartner, Mr. William Willet, Menjivar Family, Amelia
Avellaneda, Dean Family, Joan Kavanagh, Anna M. Castillo, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Goodwin, Felicita Cepeda, Lorraine
Martin, Nathaniel Schipani, Patrina & Virginia Notarstefano, Rod & Joan Foy, Mary Stoessel, Louise Barone, Mr. & Mrs.
Anthony Marchese, Mrs. Michelle Ham, Ray & Barbara Burkart, Mary Hope, Nancy Donohue, Cristobal & Norma Sanchez,
Bill Maclay, Andre P. Louis, Ms. Clara H. Lomangino, Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Marchese, Michael A. Trotta, Sr., Vukelic, Ann
Kelly, Allen & Elizabeth Weick, Antonio Aviles, Mr. & Mrs. A. Mercogliano, James & Claire Kramer, Eugene & Joann
Flaherty, Barbara J. Warren, Patricia J. Warren, Barbara Brady, Maria & Joseph Rivierzo, Nancy Kosofsky, Sheila & Bill
Walsh, Rosemarie C. Ferrara, Ricky Richardson, Catherine S. Blaney, Yselsa Perez, Familia Flores, Familia Menjivar, John
Patrick Holian, Margaret Bade, Familia Menjivar, Cristina S., Luz Pena, Solis Family, Mr. & Mrs. Guillermo Mendez, Mr. &
Mrs. Thomas Andrino, Familia Flores, Anthony Solazzo, Anna Fortune, Maureen McCollum, Anne Carron, Marge & Steve
Blumenberg, Angelo Termini, Bob & Adele Dzienius, S. Curry, Richard & Roberta Ryan, Donald Suchan, Emilia Tineo Cruz,
Jane M. Murray, John & Nancy Solazzo, Ben & Helena Terzulli, Tina Scalamandre, Vincent C. Mastroianni, Ronald J.
Ellerbe, Al & Artie Grover, Fiokirys Rodriguez, Martha Tanarez, Allison Argueta, Katherine Argueta, Mrs. Donald Schleich,
Maximo Membreno, Mr. & Mrs. L. Orbutor, The Holian Family, Teresa O’Donnell, Debi Poline, Alfredo Chaeon & Family,
Rosa Hernandez, Fausto Molina Ramirez, Anonymous (23).
Be Ye Prepared
18 December: Snow Removal
"If you're not prepared; we're not prepared"!
25 CENTS AND MORE A WEEK
MASS
FIRST
COLLECTION
ENVELOPE
USERS
E-Giving
Prior to Weekend
5:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 am
8:00 am
9:30 am
11:30 am
1:00 pm
5:00 pm
$ 1,038.00
$ 308.00
$ 1,819.00
$ 597.00
$ 1,227.00
$ 1,774.25
$ 1,193.00
$ 1,582.00
$ 1,487.75
$ 721.00
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29
38
40
48
41
20
TOTAL
$11,747.00
346
SECOND
COLLECTION
(DEBT REDUCTION)
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
105.00
18.00
472.00
343.00
408.00
499.00
265.00
423.00
703.00
308.00
$ 3,544.00
SUNDAY, 03/04 DECEMBER OFFERTORY TOTAL: $15,291.00
NUMBER OF CHILDREN ENVELOPE USERS: 292
FAITH AND PRAYER
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.
12 December: Father Anthony Francis Cardone & Father Thomas A. Cardone
13 December: Father James P. Carmody & Father Dom Elias Carr
14 December: Father Michael Anthony Carroll & Monsignor John I Cervini
15 December: Father Gerald Cestare & Father Lawrence Chadwick
16 December: Monsignor Robert J. Clerkin & Father Thomas W. Coby
17 December: Monsignor Thomas J. Colgan & Father Andrew P. Connolly
18 December: Bishop William F. Murphy & Bishop Nelson J. Perez
and for Our Seminarian
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.
and for Our Transitional Deacons
Christopher Sullivan, Liam McDonald, Michael Plona, and
John Wachowicz of the Diocese of Rockville Centre were
Ordained Transitional Deacons on 5 November 2016.
Please pray for them as they draw closer to Priesthood.
If you know a young man whom God might be calling to the
Priesthood, please invite him to call our Diocesan Vocation
Director, Father Joseph Fitzgerald at (516) 678 – 5800.
A Note from Meaghan
“I have received various letters/cards from parishioners and others. Thank you all so much!
Your prayers and encouragement are so appreciated! Please be assured of my continued
prayers! (and God-willing, I hope to write back to more people!)”
Our Postulant could use some words of encouragement and support.
Her address is as follows:
Meaghan Baldwin
Miss Meaghan Baldwin
Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate
P.O. Box 658, Monroe, New York 10949
MORE FAITH AND PRAYER
Please continue to say your prayers
for the following members
of our Armed Forces:
Melissa Castillo, Ensign Frank Chavez,
Anthony Costante, Tyler Daly, Juan Diaz, Ryan Dugan
Katelyn Ann Foster, RN, Michael George Gonzalez,
Daniel Ingin, Brig. Gen. Kevin Killea, Susana Ladino,
Capt. Peter Lawless, Corp. Gaelan Lynch, Sgt. Ramon Marrero,
Pvt. Jack McKnight, John Mediate, Sgt. Kelvin O. Melara,
Airman 1st Class Jerome Miles, Lt. Cmdr. Colleen Minihan,
Maj. Paul Minihan, Sebastian Moreno, Sean Joseph Mormon,
Sgt. Allyson Parla, PO Floyd A. Rivera, Sgt. Sammy Rodriguez,
Benjamin Rhodes, Edwin Sandoval, Doug Schambert,
Paul Seiden, Luis Sic, PFC Ashley Sumner, Capt. John Talafuse,
Corp. Daniel Vargas, SCPO William A. Vega,
Capt. Johnetta Washington, Anthony Williams,
Sgt. 1st Class Lynroy Williams; Lt. Cmdr. Brad Younger
Please
Pray
for
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Albert, Peter Anglim, Jackeline Arias, Kevin Artus,
Angelina Auci, Gale Anne Bellini, Tom Boffardi, Dr. Bonnick,
Kaye Bonnick, Alfio Brancato, John Cochol, Warren P. Cochol,
Juan Cordero, Barbara Costante, Brian Cox, Angie Cullin,
June Currie, Debra Dantes, Helen Donlon, Barbara Emerick,
Baby Ava Feazell, Andrew Feeney, Carmela Filfiley,
Elizabeth Claudia Ford, Gary Fouche, Erik Galinsky,
Diana Gibson, Bill Green, Mary Hannan, Xavier Hixon,
Linda A. Kane, Edward Kaers, George Kelly, Bob Klein,
Tom Krant, Anna T. Kraus, Richard Laudman, Dulce Lopez,
Lorena Lopez, Sr. Dorothy Lynch, Angelina Macchia,
Peter Marino, Christine McCabe, Barbara McEneaney,
Melendez, Arlene Minton, Christopher Montalbano,
Oneyda Morales, Jacinto Moronta, Susanna Musso,
William Myers, Jackie Oliveri, Kathleen Randall, Charles Rivera,
Miguel Rodriguez, Lidiana Santiago, Naeem Hassan Sheikh,
Mike Siegler, Bill Stoessel, John Sturmer, Barbara Sullivan,
Tom Tropea, Anna Mae Verzyl, Donald Walsh, Patrick Walsh,
Robert Weinzieri, Gerry Wright, Frank Young

… and please call the Rectory if you know
Please Pray for our beloved deceased
PETER J. BIVONA
MONSIGNOR GEORGE M. SCHUSTER
READINGS FOR
18 December 2016
1st Reading: Isaiah XVII: 10-14
Responsorial Psalm: 24
2nd Reading: Romans I: 1-7
Gospel: Saint Matthew I: 18-24
anyone in serious need of prayers.
The names will remain on our
prayer list for four weeks.
Thank you!
SCRIPTURE REFLECTION
Last week we heard John the Baptist’s call to “prepare the way of the Lord.” Today we read
Isaiah’s prophecy describing the outcome of this preparation as an exulting and flowering of
the “desert and the parch land” which in turn will allow us to see “the splendor of our God”
(See Isaiah 35:1-10). Both Isaiah and Jesus in today’s Gospel tell us that this preparation,
this blooming of the desert in abundant flowers, means that “the blind regain their sight,
the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead raised, and the poor have the
good news proclaimed to them” (See Matthew 11:2-11). So we must ask ourselves: To
what am I blind? In what way do I limp? Is there any leprosy on me? Am I deaf to the
Gospel call? Am I alive in Christ or dead in need to be raised up? Do I keep the poor in
mind and do something about their need, so that the good news can be proclaimed also to
them? A good personal reflection from our part on each one of the above questions will
certainly help us to prepare for the coming of the Lord.
FAITH AND SOCIAL MINISTRY
OUR HOLY REDEEMER
23 West Merrick Road, Freeport, NY
PLEASE HELP
Ever since Our Holy Redeemer was given permission from Bishop Murphy to operate the Our
Holy Redeemer Thrift Shop in Memory of Janene Suchan located at 23 West Merrick Road in
Freeport, Janene’s husband Donald and their daughter Susan Jewels, along with a small group
of women, have faithfully and tirelessly laboured to accept donations (thank you), sort through
them, and then make them presentable for anyone and everyone who walks through the Thrift
Shop doors Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday all throughout the year!
This INCREDIBLE group of people needs HELP!
If you have you ever folded clothes then PLEASE HELP.
If you have you ever organized shelves then PLEASE HELP.
If you have you ever operated a cash register then PLEASE HELP.
If you have ever wanted to help someone then PLEASE HELP.
PLEASE HELP
by calling Susan at (516) 623 – 3247
FAITH AND YOUTH
CHRISTMAS CAROLS WITH OUR YOUTH CHOIR
Please come home to church early on 24 December at 3:30 P.M. for Christmas Carols with our Youth Choir,
leading up to the 4:00 P.M. Christmas Vigil Mass. The Christmas Carols will be sung by the choir and with
congregational participation. What better way to honour the birth of Our Holy Redeemer, Our Lord Jesus Christ,
than by coming to honour Him in song!
IT HAS BEEN SAID WHEN YOU SING, YOU PRAY TWICE…
Consider joining, or inviting someone you know to join, our Youth Choir, which sings on Sundays at the 9:30 A.M.
Mass and our Christmas 4:00 P.M. Vigil Mass. Every voice matters and helps to lift up and inspire us as we pray
the Mass! Rehearsals are held Sunday mornings at 8:00 A.M. with our leader, Mr. Martin Christ. New members
are always welcome! Please contact Father Alessandro da Luz at the rectory for more information: 516-378-0665.
Our 11:30 A.M. Mass Choir is also looking for new members. Participation is open to young people who have
been confirmed. The members of the 11:30 Mass Choir also sing Midnight Mass, Holy Week, and other feast day
celebrations throughout the year. Rehearsals are held Sunday mornings at 10:30 A.M. in the Our Holy Redeemer
School Building. Those who are interested in joining may contact Mr. Michael Crouse at 516-526-9184.
AN INVITATION TO SERVE
Anyone who participates in the Holy Mass knows that the Church’s ceremonies are one of her greatest treasures.
In order for us to be able to celebrate them well and inspire generations to come to lift their minds and hearts to
God, we need young people to answer the call to serve at the altar. Young people in 5 th grade and above are
invited to join our Altar Servers. Training sessions for new servers will be held after Christmas. If you would like to
be informed of the next training session dates when they become available, please let Father Alessandro da Luz
know by calling him at the rectory: 516-378-0665.
ACTIVITIES FOR OUR YOUNG PEOPLE
AT OUR HOLY REDEEMER PARISH
We are very happy at Our Holy Redeemer to offer a variety of activities and service
opportunities for our young people. Here is a sampling of what we have to offer:
Altar Servers- young people 4th grade and above
Cub Scout Pack 18- boys in kindergarten through 5th grade
Boy Scout Troop 18- boys who have completed 5th grade through 18
9:30 A.M. Mass Choir- girls and boys in 1st grade and above
(must be able to read)
 Sea Scout Ship 18- boys who have completed the 8th grade and are
14 years old through 21
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Activities Open to Youth Who Have Been Confirmed
 Junior Catechists
 Lectors
 11:30 A.M. Mass Choir
 Youth Group
Please contact Father Alessandro da Luz at the rectory (516) 378-0665 for information about how to get involved!
“I will bless the Lord at all times; His praises shall always be in my mouth.”
(Psalm 34:1)
OUR HOLY REDEEMER FAMILY MINISTRY
CHRISTMAS CAROLING &
PIZZA PARTY
Sunday, 18 December 2016
4:00 P.M.
South Shore Nursing Center & OHR Lower Church
Come one, come all and help us spread a little Christmas cheer to our ailing and recovering
neighbors! Family Ministry has planned a fun evening for all as we bring the loving spirit of
the season to the patients and staff of South Shore Nursing Center. The patients are looking
forward to joining us in song as we sing Christmas carols and spread God’s love.
We will meet at 4:00 P.M. at 275 W. Merrick Road, Freeport
When we finish there, we will carol at the Rectory and then proceed
to the OHR Lower Church for a Christmas Party with pizza, snacks,
games, Christmas crafts and music.
Please call Carolyn Terzulli at (516) 546-3910 or email at
[email protected] to let us know you’ll be joining us.
Please invite your friends and family to join us as we come together to celebrate
the true meaning of the Birth of Our Lord by bringing joy to others
and enjoying time together with fellow followers of Christ.
“Jesus is the ONLY reason for the season!”
PLEASE COME HOME FOR ...
LAS POSADAS
(16 DECEMBER – 24 DECEMBER)
Las Posadas is a nine day devotion that depicts Mary and Saint Joseph’s search for lodging in
Bethlehem. The word posada means “inn” or “place of lodging,” literally a place where one
can posar (rest). In this celebration figures representing Mary and Saint Joseph who guided by an angel,
go door to door seeking posada, or lodging., The traditional song of Las Posadas is a series of responsive
verses sung between a group of pilgrims asking for lodging and innkeepers turning them away. Finally,
after several stops, the innkeepers realize who is asking for lodging and welcome them in with open arms.
Las Posadas, in addition to being a reenactment of Mary and Joseph looking for lodging in the inn, has a
variety of applications and lessons for Christians today. While today, this tradition has become very
secularized in parts of the world, the Church in Freeport is putting it into practice this Advent to help
restore and preserve the Reason for the Season amongst believers. It is offered this year to help us
joyfully and soberly prepare for the celebration of Christ's first coming at Christmas and His second
coming at an hour we do not expect.
Las Posadas will begin on 16 December 2016 at 7:00 P.M. in the church, and will be offered in English and
Spanish. Please come home and together with Mary and Saint Joseph, let us prepare the way of the Lord!
PLEASE COME HOME FOR ...
Our Annual Outdoor Nativity Scene
Lighting and Blessing
SUNDAY, 18 DECEMBER 2016
Immediately following the 5:00 P.M. MASS
CDs are available at the Kiosk Display in the main vestibule of the church and in the Rectory.
Raffle/Raffle/Raffle Tickets are available in the Rectory.
WITH ONE $25 RAFFLE TICKET
YOU COULD WIN
$25.00 DAILY  $25.00 MONTHLY GIFT CARD
$100.00 MONTHLY  $250.00 QUARTERLY
$2016.00 ON 11 JUNE 2017
WITH ONE $50 RAFFLE TICKET
YOU COULD WIN
ALL OF THE ABOVE PLUS ON 25 JUNE 2017:
$25,000.00
OUR NOVEMBER 2016
WINNERS! WINNERS! WINNERS! ARE:
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$100 Monthly
$25 Gift Card.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR WINNERS!!!
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 MENSAJE DEL PASTOR 
11 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2016
¿QUÉ PODEMOS HACER POR …?
ENCENDER UNA VELA Y ORAR POR LA RESPUESTA
El 22 de Enero de 1973 la Corte Suprema de los EE.UU. abolió el derecho
“inalienable (y constitucional) a la Vida” y como resultado, 50 millones de
personas no pudieron nacer y escuchar a Lino explicarle a Charlie Brown el
verdadero significado de la Navidad. (Por favor ayúdenos a restablecer ese
derecho a la Vida asistiendo a la Marcha por la Vida anual en Enero en
Washington, DC. Llame a la Rectoría al (516) 378 – 0665 y reserve su asiento.)
El 28 de Junio de 2012, La Corte Suprema abolió nuestro derecho “inalienable (y
Constitucional) a la Libertad” y como resultado muchos negocios Cristianos
tuvieron que cerrar (Sweet Cakes by Melissa) y monjas, universidades y cuarenta y tres Diócesis Católicas
tuvieron que ir a la corte. (Ponga en práctica su derecho a la Libertad asistiendo a la Marcha por la Vida.)
¿Cuánto falta para que la Corte Suprema abole nuestro derecho “inalienable
(y constitucional) a la Búsqueda de la Felicidad”: ¡el derecho de hasta “dar
gracias al SEÑOR”! ¡Gracias a Dios que por lo menos hasta ahora ese derecho
no ha sido abolido! (Por favor asista a la Marcha por la Vida y pídale al
Presidente electo Trump que nombre jueces que protejan y defiendan
nuestros derechos inalienable y constitucionales a la Vida, la Libertad, y la
Búsqueda de la Felicidad.)
El Día de Acción de Gracias (que en las palabras del Presidente George
Washington) “debería ser dedicado al servicio del grande y glorioso ser Autor
de todo lo bueno que era, es y será, para que unidos le rindamos nuestro
humilde y sincere servicio por su bondadoso cuidado y protección del pueblo
de este país”, vino y se fue, pero no antes de que los parroquianos, amigos y
familias de Nuestro Santo Redentor en Freeport vinieran a casa a dar gracias
por nuestra absolutamente hermosa iglesia, por nuestras familias, nuestro país,
nuestra Iglesia, y mucho más.
Durante el Adviento, al prepararnos como familia, país, e Iglesia para celebrar el
aniversario de la primera venida de Nuestro Santo Redentor (La Navidad), unámonos en
preguntar: no lo que nuestra familia puede hacer por nosotros, sino lo que nosotros
podemos hacer por nuestra familia; no lo que nuestro país puede hacer por nosotros,
sino lo que nosotros podemos hacer por nuestro país; no lo que nuestra Iglesia puede
hacer por nosotros, sino lo que nosotros podemos hacer por nuestra Iglesia.
Cada noche de lo que queda de Adviento, podemos encender una vela y orar como
familia para que la Luz nos muestre el modo de perdonarnos unos a otros como Él nos
perdonó a nosotros. Cada noche de Adviento podemos encender una vela y orar porque
la Luz de Cristo nos muestre el Camino para preservar y proteger los
derechos inalienable de “nuestros prójimos” a la Vida, la Libertad y la
Búsqueda de la Felicidad. Como Católicos tal vez cada noche de
Adviento podemos encender una vela y orar porque la Luz de Cristo
nos muestre el Camino para no temer decirle a nuestros familiares y
prójimos, y a otros miembros de la Iglesia con palabras y acciones el
verdadero significado de la Navidad!
REFLEXIÓN SEMANAL
La semana pasada escuchamos a Juan llamándonos a preparar el camino del Señor. Hoy oímos a
Isaías describir el resultado de esta preparación como una exultación del desierto, sí, el desierto
mismo se alegraría y florecería como un campo de lirios y se vería “la gloria del Señor” (Vea Isaías
35:1-10). Tanto Isaías como Jesús en el Evangelio nos dicen que esta preparación, este florecer
del desierto como un campo de lirios significa que “los ciegos ven, los cojos andan, los leprosos
quedan limpios de la lepra, los sordos oyen, los muertos resucitan y a los pobres se les anuncia el
Evangelio” (Vea Mateo 11:2-11). Debemos preguntarnos: ¿En qué estoy ciego? ¿Cómo cojeo?
¿Hay alguna lepra en mí que necesite ser limpiada? ¿Estoy sordo al llamado del Evangelio?
¿Estoy vivo en Cristo o muerto y en necesidad de ser resucitado? ¿Tengo presente a los pobres y
hago algo en cuanto a su necesidad a fin de que ellos también puedan recibir las buenas nuevas?
Una buena reflexión personal sobre cada una de las preguntas de arriba ciertamente nos ayudará
a preparar para la venida del Señor.
 Oremos 
(Por los Hombres y Mujeres en las Fuerzas Armadas)
Lecturas para el Domingo
Melissa Castillo, Ensign Frank Chavez, Anthony Costante, Tyler Daly,
Juan Diaz, Ryan Dugan, Katelyn Ann Foster, RN, Michael George Gonzalez,
Daniel Ingin, Brig. Gen. Kevin Killea, Susana Ladino, Capt. Peter Lawless,
Corp. Gaelan Lynch, Sgt. Ramon Marrero, Pvt. Jack McKnight, John Mediate,
Sgt. Kelvin O. Melara, Airman 1st Class Jerome Miles,
Lt. Cmdr. Colleen Minihan, Maj. Paul Minihan, Sebastian Moreno,
Sean Joseph Mormon, Sgt. Allyson Parla, PO Floyd A. Rivera,
Sgt. Sammy Rodriguez, Benjamin Rhodes, Edwin Sandoval, Doug Schambert,
Paul Seiden, Luis Sic, PFC Ashley Sumner, Capt. John Talafuse,
Corp. Daniel Vargas, SCPO William A. Vega, Capt. Johnetta Washington,
Anthony Williams, Sgt. 1st Class Lynroy Williams; Lt. Cmdr. Brad Younger.
18 de Diciembre de 2016
IV Domingo de Adviento
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1ra Lectura: Isaías 35, 1-6. 10
Salmo Responsorial: Salmo 145
2da Lectura: Santiago 5, 7-10
Evangelio: San Mateo 11, 2-11
LAS POSADAS
(16 DE DICIEMBRE – 24 DE DICIEMBRE)
Las Posadas son fiestas populares que se celebran en México y los países de Centroamérica
durante los nueve días antes de la Navidad, es decir, del 16 al 24 de Diciembre. Estas fiestas nos
recuerdan que María y José al llegar a Belén, buscaban un lugar para alojarse y esperar el
nacimiento del niño Jesús.
Las Posadas se crearon desde los primeros evangelizadores: el fraile Agustino Diego Soria obtuvo
del Papa Sixto V indulgencias para la realización de las nueve misas de aguinaldo en los días anteriores a la Navidad.
En el siglo XVIII, la celebración, aunque no dejó de realizarse en las iglesias, pasó a tomar más fuerza en los barrios y en las casas, y
la música religiosa fue sustituida por el canto popular.
La Novena de Aguinaldos es una costumbre católica arraigada en Colombia y Ecuador, y es análoga a las Posadas que se celebran
en México y Centroamérica. Se trata de una oración rezada durante nueve días (novena) en la época previa a la Navidad (época de
aguinaldos).
Durante los días de la novena, la comunidad parroquial se reúne en torno al pesebre para orar y pedir bendiciones al Niño que está
por nacer. De manera similar lo hacen las familias, los trabajadores en sus compañías, las comunidades en parques o centros
comerciales y acompañan el evento con el canto de villancicos y el compartir aperitivos tradicionales de navidad.
La novena fue originalmente creada por Fray Fernando de Jesús Larrea, franciscano nacido en Quito en 1700 quien después de su
ordenación en 1725 fue predicador en Ecuador y Colombia. Fray Fernando la escribió por petición de la fundadora del Colegio de La
Enseñanza en Bogotá doña Clemencia de Jesús Caycedo Vélez y fue publicada originalmente en 1743. Muchos años después una
religiosa de La Enseñanza, la madre María Ignacia la modificó y agregó los gozos (canciones).
La novena de navidad es una hermosa tradición que reúne a las familias y comunidades para celebrar con alegría el espíritu
navideño.
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PREPARING
THE WAY
When John the Baptist heard in
prison of the works of the
Christ, he sent his disciples to
Jesus with this question, “Are
you the One Who is to come, or
should we look for another?”
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and tell John what you hear and
see: the blind regain their sight,
the lame walk, lepers are
cleansed, the deaf hear, the
dead are raised, and the poor
have the good news proclaimed
to them. And blessed is the one
who takes no offense at Me.”
As they were going off, Jesus
began to speak to the crowds
about John. … “This is the one
about whom it is written:
Behold I am sending My
messenger ahead of You; he will
prepare Your way before You.”
 Saint Matthew XI: 2-6, 10 
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