1. Art and Diseño

Queen of the Apostles
A Catholic Community
Reina de los Apostoles
Comunidad Catolica de Belmont
Pastoral Staff
PASTOR
Father Frank Cancro
[email protected]
Emergency #: 704-825-9907
DEACON
Rev. Mr. Chip Wilson
[email protected]
704-820-4162
MUSIC & LITURGY
Chrissy Glisson
[email protected]
Office: 704-825-9600 ext. 28
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE
503 North Main Street Belmont, NC 28012
Phone: 704-825-9600 • Fax: 704-825-1413
Office Hours: Monday through Friday,
8:30 am-12:30 pm and 1:30 pm-4:30 pm
Website: QueenoftheApostles.org
January 25, 2015
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jeanne LaFrancis
[email protected]
704-825-9600 ext. 27
FAITH FORMATION
Debbie Seeger
[email protected]
704-825-9600 ext. 26
Jayme Cannon
Faith Formation Assistant
[email protected]
Father Christopher
Adult Formation
[email protected]
CHRISTIAN INITIATION (RCIA)
Cam Tracy
[email protected]
704-853-0654
HISPANIC MINISTRY COORDINATOR
Padre JoséJuya
[email protected]
704-860-3826
PARISH SECRETARY
Mary Jo Stiles
[email protected]
704-825-9600
BUSINESS MANAGER
Susan Colone
[email protected]
704-825-9600 ext. 25
MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR
Roger Duncan
[email protected]
704-825-9600 ext. 22
PASTORAL COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON
Scott Phillips
[email protected]
704-461-8326
Weekday Eucharist
Weekend Eucharist
Reconciliation:
Holy Day Celebrations:
Misa en Español:
Monday and Wednesday: 9:00 am
Tuesday and Friday: 12:15 pm
Saturday: 5:00 pm, 7:00 p.m. (en Español))
Sunday: 8:00, 9:45 & 11:30 am
Saturday: 4:00 pm, and by appointment
12:15pm and 7:15 pm
Todos los Sabados a 7:00 PM
Baptism: This important sign of initiation is celebrated in the community at
any one of the weekend Masses. Parents must complete the preparation
program (offered every other month). Please contact the church
office at least two months prior to your anticipated date for Baptism.
Marriage: This sacrament provides an opportunity for a couple to stand as a
sign of God’s love in the community. To this end, a period of preparation is
important and necessary.
Contact the church office
at least six months prior to
your proposed marriage
date to begin this process.
Anointing of the Sick: If
you are preparing for surgery
or hospitalization, this
sacrament can be celebrated
with you on any weekend at
the church. In an emergency,
contact the church so we can
pray with you at home or in
the hospital.
Mission Statement
With the Blessed Virgin Mary, the first disciple of Jesus Christ, as our example and patron, the mission of Queen of the Apostles Catholic
Church is to live and proclaim the Gospel entrusted to us.
We strive in our rich diversity to be a community of welcome and hospitality: one with the Risen Christ, each other, and the whole Church.
Through the Word of God and the life of the Sacraments, especially the Eucharist, we are empowered to engage in a variety of ministries
of service to the parish family and the communities where we live.
FLOWERS AT THE ALTAR THIS WEEKEND
WERE DONATED BY:
Carolyn Johnikin
IN LOVING MEMORY OF:
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 25, 2015
The kingdom of God is at hand.
Repent, and believe in the gospel.
— Mark 1:15
John F. Brown & June S. Brown
THERE IS NO CHILDREN’S LITURGY
THIS SUNDAY, JANUARY 18
Liturgical Ministers:
Our Weekly Tithe:
This week we will use our tithe for the Catherine’s
House providing safe haven for women and children
in need of housing, counseling and other support to
restart their lives.
Saturday, January 31, 2015—5:00pm
Readers: Elizabeth Atterberry, Trish Vasil
EMCs: Joan Lynn (SC), Judy Capps (C),
Richard Swakla (C), Al Hess, Veronica Pakowski
Ministers of Hospitality: Bob Atterberry, Larry Capps,
Peter Liberatore
Altar Servers: Matthew Vasko, Steven Murphy
Sunday, February 1, 2015—8:00am
Readers: Ken Raymond, Carol Rodgers
EMCs: Deacon Chip Wilson (SC), Renee Hinson (C),
Rose Ann Hill
Ministers of Hospitality: Alison & Mike Minnick,
Todd Rodgers
Altar Servers: Thomas Paluszak, Kindall Davis,
Christian Rodgers
Sunday, February 1, 2015—9:45am Mass
Readers: Lawton Blandford, Roger Duncan
EMCs: Jeanne LaFrancis (SC), Sandy Endicott (C),
Rebecca Vondra (C), Linda Huffsmith, Stuart LaFrancis,
Beth McCain, Pat Perrigo
Ministers of Hospitality: Joe Bruno, John Endicott,
Pete Kinzer, John Regeis
Altar Servers: Cathy Pullen, Bryson Gibbons
Children’s Liturgy: Kathryn Fout
Sunday, February 1, 2015—11:30am Mass
Readers: Terri Wilson, Donna Snyder
EMCs: Colleen Sutton (SC), William Massey (C),
Beth McAbee (C), Marta Miranda, Karen & Mike Riemer,
Bethsy SanMillan
Ministers of Hospitality: Judy Dobies,
Billy & Erika McHenry, Patricia Rodriguez
Altar Servers: Elijah Green, Will Massey
Children’s Liturgy: Jenn Hardin
Masses This Week
5:00pm
7:00pm
Saturday, January 24, 2015
For the People
Misa en Español
8:00am
9:45am
11:30am
Sunday, January 25, 2015
Mass
Michael Gibson +
James R. Williams +
9:00am
Monday, January 26, 2015
Mass
12:15pm
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Mass
9:00am
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Mass
Thursday, January 29, 2015
No Services
12:15pm
Friday, January 30, 2015
Mass
Other Ministries:
Traffic Ministry—February 1, 2015
9:45am—Tom Spada, Walt Hinson
11:30am—Rich Dudley, Bill Bridgeman
Coffee & Donuts—February 1, 2015
8:00am—Theresa Eze, Elizabeth & Jerry Hunnicutt,
Kimber Walters
9:45am—Patton Family
11:30am—Agumadu Family
Art & Environment:
January 25: Jan Kauer, Karen Irvine
February 1: Terry Ausband, Clint Phillips, Jan Bodnar
From the Pastor’s Desk...
I'm pretty certain that your generous participation in our Winter
Coat Collection has yielded close to 500 pieces of clothing to
share with needy folks in our area. Thank you so much for your
generosity! Once more you show to me (and to many others) that
the Gospel has sunk deep down in your hearts and produces
much fruit. God bless you!
With this new year, there are new faces in the ministry of the parish
community. Mrs. Jeanne LaFrancis comes on staff to work as our
Pastoral Associate for Sick and Homebound Members. She will
be assuming many of the duties that were Sister Bernadette's
responsibility. She has "hit the ground running" and is catching up with
visits to our homebound members. At the same time, she is planning to
meet with our homebound ministers and has also touched base with
those in the parish who send get well and holiday cards to our sick and
homebound. We will introduce her at the weekend Masses soon and
invite you to pray a blessing over her pastoral work. We are happy to
have her with us here in the parish. Welcome her when you bump into
her. I know she would appreciate your prayers as she acclimates to
this new position and pace in her life. You will note her contact
information (email and office phone) are listed with the pastoral staff
on the front of the bulletin.
Next weekend, January 31 - February 1, we have the opportunity to
participate in a second collection for the Circus and Traveling Show
Ministry. Since Ringling Brothers will be in town, Sister Dorothy (and
Sister Mary, new to the ministry) will be with us. Once more I have
invited her to speak to the congregation and I hope you will assist the
work of this ministry as you are able. Let me thank you in advance!
Ministry Moments:
Tuesday’s Word
Join Father Christopher every first
and third Tuesday of each month
to explore Scripture. The group
meets in the Conference Room in
the MAK Family Life Center from
2:00-3:30pm as Father
Christopher breaks open the word
for them. Check the bulletin or
Adult Faith Formation website for
the current topic. Coffee and
cookies are served. The next
gathering is Tuesday, February 3.
Also, that weekend is designated as a time to honor those in
"Consecrated Life:" men and women who through vows have joined a
religious community to live the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience
and put their lives at the service of the church and humanity. We are
certainly familiar with the Sisters of Mercy and their works but Sr
Dorothy and Sr Mary's community, the Missionaries
of the Sacred Heart, offer in these two women a
unique way to live this religious life. Next weekend,
Queen of the Apostles Music Ministry
then, they have agreed to an "open house" at
Has been invited to participate in the
their trailer (yes, they live, work, pray and travel
the circuses in a trailer) which is located in the back
parking lot by the Education Building. Plan to come
down after Mass -- on Sunday --next weekend, visit
with them, see their work and living space and gain
a bit more insight into the unique perspective on
Rome, Italy
Consecrated Life that their service is!
Festival of Faith
A Celebration of Vatican II’s
50th Anniversary
Be blessed this week!
- Father Frank
December 4-10, 2015
Anyone interested in joining the choir for this trip
should contact Chrissy Glisson for more information
at [email protected] or 704-825-9600.
Tuesday: St. Angela Merici
Wednesday: St. Thomas Aquinas
Saturday: St. John Bosco
This Week Readings for the Week
Sunday, January 25, 2015
Monday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5;
Ps 96:1-3, 7-8a, 10;
Mk 3:22-30
Tuesday: Heb 10:1-10;
Ps 40:2, 4ab, 7-8a, 10, 11;
Monday, January 26, 2015
Mk 3:31-35
6:15-7:30pm—Brownies/Girl Scouts
(Education Builing: Rooms A & C)
Wednesday: Heb 10:11-18;
7:00-8:00pm—Cub Scouts (Education
Ps 110:1-4; Mk 4:1-20
Building: Room D/E)
Thursday: Heb 10:19-25;
7:30-9:30pm—Knights of Columbus
Ps 24:1-6; Mk 4:21-25
Social (Conference Room)
Friday: Heb 10:32-39;
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Ps 37:3-6, 23-24, 39-40;
9:00-11:00am—MOMS (Conference
Mk 4:26-34
Room, Nursery)
Saturday: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19;
7:00-8:00pm—Community Ministries
Lk 1:69-75; Mk 4:35-41
(Conference Room)
Sunday: Dt 18:15-20; Ps 95:1-2,
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
6-9; 1 Cor 7:32-35;
6:00-6:30pm—Children’s Choir Practice
Mk1:21-28
9:45am & 11:30am Masses—KidZone
(Nursery)
9:30-10:30am—Bible Study (Library)
10:00-11:00am—RCIA (Ed Building)
(Church)
6:30-7:15pm—Youth Choir Practice
(Church)
7:00-8:00pm—Hispanic Ministry
(Conference Room)
7:15-8:00pm—9:45 Choir Practice
(Church)
7:30pm—12 Step Program (Ed Bldg)
8:15-9:00pm—11:30 Choir Practice
(Church)
Thursday, January 29, 2015
9:30-11:00am—Weekend BackPack
Ministry (Nursery)
7:00-9:00pm—Spanish Choir Practice
(Church)
7:30-9:00pm—Boy Scouts (Ed Bldg)
Friday, January 30, 2015
7:00-9:00pm—AA Meeting (Ed Bldg)
Saturday, January 31, 2015
9:00-3:00pm—Private Event
10:00am-2:00pm—Girl Scouts
(Education Building: Room D/E)
6:00-10:00pm—Hispanic Social
e-Give
Make a safe, secure donation to
QOA by going to our website and
clicking the e-Give link on the
home page below the Google
translator tab.
Church a true community of faith
and a vibrant source of service to
the larger community. This includes
providing financial support for
today’s needs and building a solid
foundation for tomorrow. For more
information visit
www.charlottediocese.org/giving
and follow the link to planned
giving.
Baptismal
Preparation
Baptism is
celebrated at
weekend Masses at anytime of the
year except the Lenten season.
Parents wishing to present a child
(under six years of age) for Baptism
must complete an Evening of
Preparation here in the parish. These
are offered six times a year. During
pregnancy or after the birth of a child
are appropriate times to attend. The
next scheduled Prep Session is on
Tuesday, February 10 beginning at
7:00pm in the church. Please call the
church office to make a reservation to
attend this upcoming program. If
Sponsors (Godparents) are also here in
the area, we invite them to attend as
well.
Please pray for...
Those in Nursing Homes:
Patrick Bragg
(Meadow Wood Nursing Center,
Gastonia)
Sick and Homebound:
Ducky Huffstetler,
Joe Lewandowski, Rosann Louy,
William Reeves, Jo Ann Rick,
Harrell Rick
Stewardship
Poustinia Retreats
New Creation Monastery
The New Creation Monastery, 100
Madora St., Mount Holly invites all
people of good will to make a 24
hour retreat called Poustinia, a
Russian word for desert. Leave the
rat race and flee to God in the
desert. Phone Father John Vianney
Hoover at 704-344-0934 and
schedule a Poustinia retreat soon.
Stewardship involves the
conscientious, firm decision, carried
Saints and Special
out in action, to conduct one’s self SSA
as a follower of Jesus, regardless
Observances
An anonymous support group for
of the cost.
men and women dealing with
Sunday: Third Sunday in Ordinary
addictive sexual behavior. For more
Time;
Leave a Legacy
information, call 704-266-0722 or
Catholic Schools Week
As Christian stewards, we share
visit charlottessa.org.
Monday: Ss. Timothy and Titus
the responsibility for making our
Community Happenings
Jump on the Mealtrain!
Would you like to help families in
the parish during illness, upon the
arrival of new child or some other
circumstances that leaving them
with little time for the basics of
meal preparation? Contact the
parish office at 704-825-9600 or
[email protected] to leave
your name and contact information
and we will add you to the
Mealtrain database we are building.
Usually we will try to provide meals
once or twice per week for families.
You will receive an email with
information and a link to the
specific site where you can choose
a date to prepare a home cooked
meal for a family that finds
themselves in need . We also have
a Cookie Committee that is called
on occasionally to bake cookies for
parish receptions or funeral repasts
that the parish provides. Call today
to sign up for Mealtrain or the
Cookie Committee.
Civil War Sisters: Sisters 35th Annual Cardinal
of Mercy Healing the
Newman Lecture
Wounds of a Nation
Teresa: Prayer is an
Saturday, January 31
11:00am-4:00pm
Adventure in Love
Saturday, February 21
Mercy Heritage Center is hosting its 9:30-2:30pm Rock Hill Oratory
first ever exhibit opening which
explores the role women religious
played in the medical treatment of
the wounded and sick during the
Civil War. The Mercy Heritage
Center is on the Sisters of Mercy
Campus at 720 Heritage Place,
Belmont. The event is free and
open to the public.
This year’s talk will be a celebration
of the 500th anniversary of the
birth of Teresa of Avila, Saint and
Doctor of the Church. The speaker
is Keith Egan, Professor Emeritus of
St. Mary’s College and Adjunct
Professor of Theology at the
University of Notre Dame. For more
information contact The Oratory:
Center for Spirituality, Rock Hill, SC
at 803-327-2097 or email to
Prayer Shawl Ministry:
[email protected].
We are a group of women who like Reservations are requested but not
to knit or crochet who are making required.
prayer shawls that will be given to
parishioners who are sick or
Forgiveness/ A Lenten
recovering and are in need of our
prayers and support. If you knit or Program
Tuesday, Februay 17
crochet (or would love to learn
10:00am-4:00pm
how) please join us. Regular
Catholic Conference Center
meetings are the first Tuesday of
the month at 10:30am in the MAK At the heart of all Christian doctrine
Center Conference Room. Our next is the concept of forgiveness. Begin
meeting will be on February 3.
the holy season of Lent with a spirit
January Food
You do not have to attend
of true forgiveness with a program
meetings to participate in our
Collection
presented by Father Ed Sheridan
ministry. Please contact Elizabeth
sponsored by the Catholic
As One Ministries is open again and
O’Connor at 704-825-0799 or
Conference Center. Spend the day
needing our help. On average they
[email protected] for
before Ash Wednesday in prayer
feed daily meals and weekend
additional information or to join.
and reflection on the healing power
breakfasts to about 80 homeless.
Donations of yarn are also
of forgiveness in your life. Lunch
They need individual packets of
welcome!
will be provided and the day will
grits, oatmeal and any other nonconclude with Mass at 3:00pm.
perishable items you bring to our
Cost is $25 per person. To register
altar. Bring your donations this
Young at Heart
call Cathy Webb at 888-536-7441
weekend January 24-25 and
Covered Dish Supper:
by Friday, February 13 or email
place in the baskets. Thank you
Saturday, February 7, 2015
[email protected].
again to our volunteers who deliver
following 5:00 pm Mass.
the monthly collections to these
organizations. If you are interested All parishioners over 50 are invited
to attend. It is held in the MAK
in helping, please contact Tricia
Family Life Center. Call Charlie or
Vasil at [email protected]
even if you are only able to help for Cathy Boyd at 704-825-4669 for
additional information.
one month.
Faith Formation
Faith Formation Classes
There will be no Faith Formation children’s classes this weekend, January 25. Classes resume on February 1.
First Sacrament Preparation Meeting
A meeting for all parents of children who will be preparing for First Eucharist will be held on Wednesday,
February 4 at 7:00pm in the MAK Family Life Center. This meeting will be the only time to register for the
sacrament preparation program and get the program schedule. This meeting is for parents only. If your child
is in at least second grade, has had two consecutive years of religious education, has made his/her First
Reconciliation and is ready for this sacrament, please plan to attend the meeting.
Confirmation Preparation Program
Please keep our Confirmation students in your prayers as they travel this weekend for their first Confirmation
Retreat.
High School Youth Ministry
Join us on Sunday, February 1 at 6:00pm for a special guest speaker. We will be meeting in the MAK Family
Life Center. Bring a friend! Contact Janet Blaylock at qoayouthministry.com with any questions.
Teen Bible Study
High School Youth please join us for Teen Bible Study on Sundays from 5:00-6:00pm before High School
Youth gatherings. This study follows the High School Youth meeting schedule.
Middle School and High School Youth Ministries—Laser Tag & Pizza
Our combined Youth Ministries will host the Blue Unit from Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus youth on
Saturday, January 31. Join us as we gather with the Circus Youth and travel to
Sports Connection for laser tag followed by pizza. Cost is $25 and permission slips
and information sheets are available in the narthex and breezeway as well as the
website. Payment and permission slips are due on Sunday, January 25. Meet at
the MAK Family Life Center at 2:45pm. We will return by 9:00pm. Contact Debbie
Seeger at [email protected] or 704-825-9600 ext. 26 with questions.
LIVE MASS BROADCAST!
We are now able to broadcast our weekend Masses
live! From the internet just go to: http://
ustre.am/17WGN. For smartphone users or tablet
access: There are two apps available to connect: one
is Ustream for Apple iOS and the other is Ustream for
Google Play. Just go to your app store and download
one of these apps for free. Once installed, users can
search for Queen of the Apostles
and find our channel! For a quick
link, you can also click on the QR
code provided. This will take you
directly to the link and you can
watch our Saturday and Sunday
Masses live!
KIDZONE
Our KIDZONE MINISTRY is a faith based ministry
offered for the youngest members of our church
ages 6 months –3 years of age during the 9:45am
and 11:30am masses each Sunday. It is a time for
young children to grow in their faith and relationship
with God. KIDZONE is located in the nursery in the
MAK Family Life Center. Just look for the KIDZONE
check-in station in the MAK Family Life Center to
participate. KIDZONE is being supervised by Angela
Shirley. If you have any
questions or would like to
volunteer, please call
Debbie at 704-825-9600 or
email
[email protected].
adultfaithformation
Small Faith Groups
Our Lenten DVD based Small Group Study is
in the works! Signups for groups will be on
the weekends of February 1 and February
8. This will be an opportunity for new
groups to form or sign up for a group that works for you. Please prayerfully consider the
opportunity to host or facilitate a new group for this Lenten Small Faith Group study. For more
information, contact Debbie at [email protected] or call 704-825-9600.
Adult Faith Formation Web Site
Please be sure to check out our Adult Faith Formation web site. It’s a great source to
find available programs here at the parish and resources that encourage and promote
ongoing faith formation. We’ve change the web site address to make it easier to
access; it’s now www.qofaadultformation.com.
Smart phone users link to our
Adult Faith Formation web site here.
Just for Men
Men of the parish age 45 and older are invited to reflect on God’s Word, pray and spend time
together. We meet for an hour on the first Monday of each month in the Conference Room. Our
next gathering is Monday, February 2. We will gather to pray the rosary at 7:15pm in the church
then continue with our time together in the conference room. For more information, call Roger
Duncan at 412-289-9147 or Deacon Chip at 704-488-5822 [email protected].
Tuesday’s Word
This adult Bible Study will continue on Tuesday, February 3 from 2:00-3:00pm in the Conference
Room. Please bring your Bible and join us! Coffee and cookies are served!
Sunday Morning Bible Study
with Sister Mary Hugh: Please join us as we study the Gospel of John. All are welcome to join in
this class! It runs from 9:30-10:25 in Mercedes Hall, room 108 (the place where we hold our
Faith Formation Classes). Please bring your bibles and join us! Coffee and refreshments are
served!
MOMS Group
The next meeting for our Ministry of Mothers Sharing will be Tuesday morning, January 27 from
9:00am-11:00am. Meetings will take place twice a month. The meeting is for Moms with children
of all ages. It will be a time for fellowship and study for spiritual growth. If you have an interest
in attending, please email Marianne at [email protected]. Nursery is provided for this
meeting time.
GIFT, Growing in Faith and Theology
The winter semester 2015 schedule for Growing in Faith and Theology is now
available. Brochures can be found in the narthex and breezeway of the church.
There is a registration fee for the courses. Please see the brochure for details
on class times. You may also register for a course online by going to
www.stmatthewcatholic.org/GIFT.
Spiritual Direction
forms provided on the shelf
beneath the board—no personal
Are you trying to discern what God notices or résumés. Please copy
is doing in your life, what he is
the information from the board if
calling you to be, where he is
you are making use of it and leave
leading you? Or perhaps you simply the posted slips so that others may
want to be more aware of God’s
also take advantage of the
presence in your life and deepen
opportunities.
your relationship with him. Spiritual
direction is the thing for you.
Spiritual direction is not counseling. Adorers are Needed
It is listening to another, making
at Belmont Abbey College
space to observe and hear the Holy Adoration Chapel in front of the
Spirit. For more information call
Blessed Sacrament. Coordinators
Bethsy San-Millan at
will arrange an hour that is
704-914-5668.
convenient for you. Please call
Margaret at 704-827-8921.
us long for a more conscious
experience of God’s presence and
love.” To learn more about Spiritual
Direction and/or obtain services,
please contact Rose Castillo at
704-718-2876 or
[email protected]
Queen of the Apostles
Online Prayer Ministry
Coordinator Doris Spivey accepts
prayer requests Monday through
Friday each week from 9:00am5:00pm. Emergency requests are
accepted anytime and on
weekends. Please e-mail Doris at
[email protected]. If you
Friends Helping Friends
would like to join the prayer
Registered parishioners are invited Spiritual Direction
ministry and do not have access to
“Spiritual direction encourages the a computer but have VOICE MAIL,
to post requests for services
needed or services they are able to exploration of a closer relationship please contact the church office.
provide on the bulletin board in the with God. In the midst of our busy You will be called with the daily
lives and at the deepest level, all of prayer requests.
breezeway. Please use only the
Parish Pastoral Council
Chairperson: Scott Phillips
[email protected]
704-461-8326
Vice Chairperson: Matt Gibbons
[email protected]
Secretary: Michelle Curnow
[email protected]
704-829-5090
Pastor: Fr. Frank Cancro
[email protected]
Clare Charzewski
[email protected]
704-824-7198
Mark Ebreo
[email protected]
704-395-0250
John Fout
[email protected]
704-516-5575
Jerry Gardner
[email protected]
704-864-2508
Debra Pavicic
[email protected]
980-522-4072
Scott Spanbauer
[email protected]
704-394-3951
Bill Starr
[email protected]
704-691-1734
Ellen Wentz
[email protected]
704-491-9528
Finance Council
Chairperson: Charlie Boyd
[email protected]
704-825-4669
Welcome Stewardship
Chairperson: Colleen Sutton
[email protected]
704-820-9484
Commissions
Buildings and Facilities:
Marilyn Whitney
[email protected]
Jan Kauer
704-830-4484
704-281-8010
Evangelization & Communications:
Mark Colone
[email protected]
Nasser Miranda
[email protected]
704-469-2989
[email protected]
704-825-1966
Education & Formation:
Parish Life:
Clare Charzewski
[email protected]
704-824-7198
Kathy Lindgren
[email protected]
973-214-5306
Community Ministries:
Tricia Vasil
[email protected]
704-648-7878
Liturgy and Worship:
Steve White
[email protected]
704-824-5761
Organizations
Art & Environment: Jan Kauer
[email protected]
704-281-8010
Young at Heart: Cathy Boyd
[email protected]
704-825-4669
Youth Ministry: Debbie Seeger
[email protected]
704-825-9600 ext. 26
Knights of Columbus:
Grand Knight: Justin Rick
[email protected]
704-488-5540
Traffic Ministry: Walt Hinson
[email protected]
(704) 904-0743
Noticias de Nuestra Comunidad Hispana
Formación de Fe:
Reflexión: Tercer Domingo Tiempo Ordinario
Reunión de Preparación
El Evangelio de este domingo (Mc 1; 14-20), nos habla de una invitación clara que
para la Primera Comunión formula Jesús al iniciar su vida pública: “Se ha cumplido el tiempo y el Reino de Dios
Una reunión para todos los padres de
niños que se están preparando para
su Primera Comunión se llevara a
cabo el día miércoles, 4 de Febrero a
las 7:00pm en el MAK Family Center.
Esta reunión será la única
oportunidad para registrar a su hijo
para este sacramento. La reunión es
SOLAMENTE para los padres. Si su
hijo esta al menos en segundo grado,
ha tenido 2 años consecutivos de
educación religiosa, ha hecho su
primera reconciliación, y ya está listo
para este sacramento, por favor
organice todo para asistir a esta
reunión.
Preparación para la
Confirmación
Pedimos oración por todos los
jóvenes que están participando este
fin de semana en su primer retiro
espiritual como parte de su
preparación para el Sacramento de la
confirmación.
Clases de Preparación de
Fe
Este fin de semana no habrá
catequesis, nos encontraremos de
nuevo el próximo domingo 1 de
Febrero.
Invitación al Vaticano
El ministerio de música de Queen Of
The Apostles ha sido invitado a
participar en la celebración del 50
aniversario del Festival de Fe del
Vaticano II, celebración que se
llevara a cabo en Roma, Italia del 4 al
10 de diciembre del 2015. Si está
interesado en participar, puede
comunicarse con Chrissy Glisson al
704-825-9600.
ya está cerca. Conviértanse y crean en el Evangelio”.
Una palabra que he escuchado muchísimas veces: convertirnos; podríamos decir
que la vida es un constante cambio, es una permanente trasformación, que lo
notamos exteriormente, pero si el cambio exterior es notorio, el más importante y el
verdadero cambio es el interior.
La conversión es el cambio interior, el cambio profundo de la vida de cara a una
nueva vida, y ese cambio tengo que sostenerlo en tiempo, que no me auto engañe,
solo por la euforia de un retiro espiritual, una charla de parejas o una homilía del
sacerdote, estos son escapes a una autentica conversión, la verdadera conversión
alude a lo interior, a lo más profundo del ser humano.
Para empezar un camino de conversión debo tener en cuenta:
Que tiene que haber una clara conciencia de que estoy enfermo, de que estoy mal, de
que estoy esclavizado por un pecado; reconociendo que estoy mal y que soy pecador,
porque sólo el sediento busca agua, sólo el hambriento busca pan y sólo el pecador
busca a Dios, Tengo que reconocer que necesito ayuda, porque solo no soy capaz, y
que esa ayuda debo buscarla cuando me he arrepentido; arrepentido del daño que he
causado a otros o del daño que me he causado a mí mismo; el juzgar, el criticar,
mentir, robar, dejarme esclavizar por un vicio, maltratar, el juego, las adicciones, el
adulterio, la intolerancia, el rencor, etc.
Reconocer que esa ayuda fundamentalmente me viene de Dios, reconocer con
humildad que necesito ayuda, que es la hora de Dios, que abra mi corazón y me
coloque en sus manos, porque para cambiar necesito esa fuerza universal, que sólo
me viene de Dios.
Reconocer mis pecados, determinar cuál es la conducta que ha ensombrecido mi vida
por años y años, y pensar con humildad y honestidad que necesito aclarar y dejarme
iluminar, que necesito reconocer que hay una pasión dominante en mi vida y que
debo examinarla, para poder avanzar en el camino de conversión.
Tengo que descubrir la verdad profunda, tengo que entregarme con todo mi ser, con
toda mi voluntad, con todos mis deseos, con toda mi inteligencia, al Señor; es dificil
porque siempre he querido llevar las riendas de mi vida. Así que entreguemos todo
con humildad a Dios y digámosle: Señor te entrego mi vida, gobierna mis deseos,
gobierna mis ojos, gobierna mis sentidos, gobierna mi voluntad; Señor, he querido
gobernar sobre mí mismo y no he salido bien de ninguna de mis situaciones, Señor
toma posesión de mi existencia. Declaro que tu Dios, eres el Señor de mi vida, el que
lo puede todo, y que sin Ti no soy capaz de salir adelante.
Que me alimente, me fortalezca y permanezca en un estado de conversión, de vida
nueva, tengo que estar en oración permanente, llevando una vida sacramental
intensa, y meditando en la palabra de Dios, que me vuelva dócil a la acción del
Espíritu Santo y que lo deje obrar en mi vida.
Tengo que configurarme con Cristo, como dice en la carta a los Filipenses: “Tengan
los mismos sentimientos de Cristo Jesús”. Siempre debo preguntarme cada día en
cada acción, en cada situación: Qué haría Jesús en mi lugar? Qué pensaría Jesús?
Cómo hablaría Jesús? Y esta reflexión me la debo hacer muchas veces en mi vida y
decirle al Señor: Ayúdame a configurarme contigo, a tener tus mismos sentimientos y
así descubrir que es Cristo quien vive en mí. Es la configuración con Cristo, por el
testimonio de su amor.
Conversión es pasar de la vanagloria humana a la verdadera gloria que es la de Dios,
que no encuentre reposo y descanso como dijo San Agustín, hasta no encontrarme
con Dios, reconociendo que fui creado para Dios.
Señor gracias por esta palabra, pido tu auxilio, tu gracia divina para poder realizar mi
propia conversión. Amén