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Fatima Focus
Our Lady of Fatima Parish Community
6 Cottonwood Road - Manorhaven, New York 11050
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Parish Mission Statement
Firmly rooted in our Roman Catholic tradition,
we, the Parish of Our Lady of Fatima are a
welcoming, caring and inclusive community of
believers. We seek to bear witness to Christ’s love
for all in our lives, in our community and in our
world.
We strive to continue the mission of Jesus through
worship and in our educational, spiritual and
social justice programs and in our commitment to
stewardship.
We are a collaborative, diverse, multi-cultural
parish dedicated to reaching out to all God’s
people, especially those in need.
All are welcome in this parish.
Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Parish
Sundays
Weekdays
Sat.: 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM (Spanish)
Mon. - Fri: 8:00 AM
Sun.: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM (Family Liturgy),
Holydays
11:30 A.M.
Eve: 7:30 PM - Day: 8:00 AM
Rectory Office: Mon. - Fri.: 9 AM - 12 Noon & 1 - 5 PM;
Sat.: 9AM - 5PM Sun.: 9 AM - 1PM
Rectory Phone: 767-0781
Rectory Fax: 767-2981
Religious Education: 944-8322
Convent: 883-1762
Parish Outreach: 883-3903
(See page 2 for further Parish information.)
Parish Staff
Parish Ministries
Reverend Steven J. Peterson, Pastor
Sister Gerri O’Neill, O.P. Director Faith Formation
Sister Kathy Somerville, O.P. Director Parish
Social Ministry
Arthur Candido, Deacon
Helen Mochwart, Music Director
Barbara Minerva, Business Manager
Altar Servers:
Deacon Arthur Candido (516)883-8032
Altar Server Schedule:
Jane Candido (516)883-8032
Baptism Preparation:
Rev. Steven Peterson (516)767-0781
Bereavement:
Yvonne Calabrese (516)883-4817
Building & Grounds:
Christopher Bollerman (516)767-0781
Communication to the Sick:
Deacon Arthur Candido (516)883-8032
CaringHands Prayer Chain:
Marge Walsh (516)767-2936
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion:
Leonor Sanchez (516)708-1202
Faith Formation Board:
Dan Trunk (516)883-3329
Finance Council:
Frank Murphy
Gardening:
S. Kathy Somerville, O.P. (516)883-3903
Barbara Minerva (516)883-7652
Lectors:
Moderator: S. Kathy Somerville, O.P.
Schedule: Jane Candido (516)883-8032
Liturgy & Spirituality:
Rev. Steven Peterson (516)767-0781
Music:
Helen Mochwart (516)883-4415
Offering Counters:
Helen Raduazzo (516)883-8869
Pastoral Council:
Agatha Cotilleta (516)570-0925
Alicia Kellso (631)219-4552
Parish Trustee:
Ruth Masarik (516)883-4080
Michael Raduazzo (516)883-8869
Small Faith Communities:
Sister Gerri O’Neill, O.P. (516)944-8322
Ushers:
Michael Raduazzo (516)883-8869
Websites:
Janina Krach (516)883-8444
Parish Website: www.ourladyoffatimapw.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ourladyoffatimapw
Blog: ourladyoffatimapw.wordpress.com
Office Personnel
Rectory Secretaries:
Jose Machuca
Leonor Sanchez
Faith Formation Secretary:
Patricia Devine
Sacraments
Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00 – 4:45pm or by
Appointment
Baptism: Please contact the rectory four to six
weeks in advance for information and
appointment.
Marriage: Those planning a wedding should
contact the rectory at least 6 months in advance
(516)767-0781.
Anointing of the Sick: Every 4th Sunday of the
Month (11:30am Mass)
Devotions
Our Lady of Fatima Novena: Mondays following
the 8:00am Mass.
Rosary: After Daily Mass
Apostolado Hispano
Misa en Español: Los Sábados a las 7:00pm.
Bautizos: El 4 Sábado del mes durante la misa
en español. Los padres deben llamar a la
rectoría, (516)767-0781, al menos dos meses
antes.
Confesiones: Llamar y hacer cita (516)767-0781
Matrimonio: Parejas deben llamar a la rectoría,
(516)767-0781, al menos 6 meses antes de la
fecha del la boda.
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Monday, January 26th
8:00 a.m. The People of the Parish
Tuesday, January 27th
8:00 a.m. Grace Larken
Wednesday, January 28th
8:00 a.m. Pedro Cintron
Thursday, January 29th
8:00 a.m. Victor Kawiecki, Sr.
Friday, January 30th
8:00 a.m. Peter Sanchez
Saturday, January 31st
5:00 p.m. Srecko Jerolimic
7:00 p.m. Hispanic Community
There is a certain urgency in today’s
Gospel as Jesus calls His first disciples
Andrew and Simon, James and John. Each
one follows Jesus immediately,
unhesitatingly abandoning father and
fellow – workers, nets and boat. To what
is Jesus calling me – at this moment, in
these circumstances? What will I need to
abandon in order to follow him?
SUNDAY COLLECTION
Sunday, February 1st
8:00 a.m. Filomena Zirpolo
10:00 a.m. Elizabeth Albano
11:30 a.m. Andrew Marcellino
Vicky Affrunti, Ryan Armstrong,
Ruth Anne Barret, Bree Bellavita,
Rose Bennett, Michele Bischoff,
Baby: Darian James Bogin, John
Bradley, Virginia Cantino, Raleigh
Capozzi, Mary Cianca, Mary St.
John Clark, Anne Keily-Cohen, Theresa Colucci, Robert
& Maryann Dishuc, Rae De Franco, Michael DiLeo, Kyle
Faticone, Charlie Fertitta, Patrick Finnegan, Kathryn
Giulitti, Kathleen Grace, Florence Gramarossa, Marie
Hayes, Michael Katz, Rita Knizewski, Kathleen Lewis,
Pat Lopilato, Rita Marchese, Angela Mazzella, Norma
Mazzeo, Dolores Messina, Katherine Mitchelle, Don
Mochwart, Andy & Ronnie Mosby, Charles Murphy,
Jesse Nesbit, Li O’Donnell, George O’Krepkie, John Orr,
Glenn Petersons, Gia Pometta, Elaine Poster, Harold
Poole, Vivian Puglisi, Lena Rella, Nancy Scialpi, Diana
Schmeltzer, Justin Simeon, Jim Simonsen, Amy Smith,
Eileen Smith, Joan Smith, Linda Crum Smith, Angela
Starchich, Francis St. John, Annie Tolentino, Carlos
Torres, Margaret Marie Trinko, Carla Vario, Marilyn
Zahn-Veritzan, Mary Whol, Andrew Wykowski and all
who are homebound or have special needs.
January 18th: $3,850.00
January 2015 Faith Direct: $4,354.06
Thank you for your generous sacrificial
giving! Your faithful sacrificial giving each
week helps Our Lady of Fatima to continue
our Pastoral Ministries and care for our
parish buildings.
Peace,
Fr. Steve
Mass Schedule
January 31st
&
February 1st
Saturday:
Sunday:
5:00 PM ~ Fr. Steve
7:00 PM ~ Misa Hispana
8:00 AM ~ Fr. Steve
10:00 AM ~ Fr. Steve
11:30 AM ~ Fr. Steve
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Liturgy Corner for January 2015
Food Procession during the Offertory
"This is my commandment: love one another as I have loved you."
(John 15:12)
Each time we gather together as a community of believers at
Mass, we are called to a deeper awareness of what we do during
our liturgical celebration. Our Mass is celebrated in two parts, the
Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Our first and
second readings, the responsorial psalm, the Gospel and the
intentions are all part of the Liturgy of the Word.
After the intentions, our Liturgy of the Eucharist begins. The gifts of bread and wine are
brought up to the priest. We offer these gifts to God in thanksgiving for all that God has
done for us, from the beginning of creation to this very moment. We also offer ourselves as
a spiritual sacrifice, knowing that God receives our gifts and appreciates what we offer if it
is a sacrifice truly offered from the heart. These simple gifts of bread and wine are to
become the real and true presence of the Body and Blood of Jesus by the power of the Holy
Spirit. God gives us back nothing less than Jesus in the sacrament of the Eucharist that we
receive.
Recently, we have been bringing up the gift of a basket of food with the gifts of bread and
wine. The gift of the basket of food that we offer for the welfare of the community and the
less fortunate in our community and our world are also part of the thanksgiving and
sacrifice that we offer. We give of ourselves for the benefit and well being of others. It has
long been the custom of the Church to bring these gifts forward for the welfare of all. "It is
appropriate for the faithfull’s participation to be expressed by an offering, whether of the
bread and wine for the celebration of the Eucharis or of other gifts for the relief of the
needs of the Church and of the poor." (General Instruction of the Roman Missal #140).
So we will continue to bring up the basket of food during every weekend Mass. We will be
drawing special attention to the fact that we love our neighbor as ourselves. We are
concerned for the welfare of those less fortunate and we show that we want to make a
difference in the lives of others while, at the same time, offer praise and thanksgiving to
God. If you want to participate in this loving action, tell the usher at Church when you
arrive for Mass.
As Pope Francis has called on us to end world hunger through prayer and action, may this
simple action of processing with this food each week increase our awareness and
understanding of what it is to truly give of ourselves in heart, mind, and soul and draw us
closer to our loving God.
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Worship
Readings for the Week
Monday, January 26th
2 Timothy 1:1-8
Mark 3:22-30
Tuesday, January 27th
Hebrews 10:1-10
Mark 3:31-35
Wednesday, January 28th
Hebrews 10:11-18
Mark 4:1-20
Thursday, January 29th
Hebrews 10:19-25
Marks 4:21-25
Friday, January 30th
Hebrews 10:32-39
Mark 4:26-34
Saturday, January 31st
Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19
Mark 4:35-41
Sunday, February 1st, 2015 ~ FOURTH
SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
First Reading: Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Moses reassures the people that God will
one day raise up a prophet like him among
them.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 7:32-35
Saint Paul teaches that some people are
called to devote their lives to service to the
Lord.
Gospel Reading: Mark 1:21-28
In the Gospel, Saint Mark tells us that Jesus
taught in the synagogue and expelled
unclean spirits. The people were astonished
and amazed by the authority of his words.
The reflection question for this week is:
Jesus challenges us to repent-to change our lives.
WHAT CHANGES MIGHT I NEED TO MAKE
IN ORDER TO FOLLOW JESUS TODAY?
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The SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING
OF THE SICK will be celebrated on SUNDAY,
FEBRUARY 22nd, at the 11:30 AM Mass. All are
welcome to celebrate this sacrament of healing and
forgiveness.
TAIZE PRAYER will be prayed on
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1st, at 3:00 PM. All are
welcome to this time of prayer around the cross.
The ADULT CONFIRMATION GROUP will
meet on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd, at 7:15 PM in
the PARISH OFFICE.
The FEAST OF ST. BLAISE will be
celebrated on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd. The
blessing for the feast of St. Blaise (the blessing of
throats) will be prayed at the 8:00 AM Mass, Noon
and 7:00 PM in the CHURCH. All are welcome.
The LITURGY COMMITTEE will meet on
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10th, at 7:30 PM in the
SACRISTY.
LENT begins on ASH WEDNESDAY,
FEBRUARY 18th. Ashes will be distributed at the
8:00 AM Mass and at three Prayer Services during
the day: Noon, 4:00 PM and 6:30 PM. There will be
a Spanish Mass at 7:00 PM on Ash Wednesday. If
you are not able to be at either of the Masses or
Prayer Services ashes will be available throughout
the day in the church. Please remember that Ash
Wednesday is a day or prayer and abstinence. The
Friday of Lent are days of abstinence. A full
schedule of all our Lenten prayer opportunities will
be available in Focus next week. Please remember
that during the season of Lent the holy water founts
are emptied and not filled until Easter Saturday
morning. Next weekend the Lenten booklets will be
available at the entranceways take one for them as
well. This year our Lenten Mission will be led by Fr.
Andy O’Reilly, C.SS.P. The theme will be: THE
COMPASSIONATE LIFE. It will be held on MARCH
2nd, March 3rd, and March 4th, from 7:30 PM until
8:30 PM in the church. All are most welcome! More
information will be in next week’s Focus. Don’t
forget to mark your calendars!
Please remember that the sacrament of
PENANCE is celebrated on Saturday afternoons
from 4:00 PM until 4:45 PM. All are welcome to
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celebrate this sacrament of healing, peace, and
forgiveness.
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meet on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5th, at 7:00
PM in the PARISH OFFICE.
Administration
The PASTORAL COUNCIL will meet on
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12th, at 7:30 PM in the
RECTORY.
FAITH DIRECT: The Christmas season
culminated on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
on January 11th. The parish is most grateful for all
gifts of sacrificial giving that so many of our
parishioners have provided to Our Lady of Fatima
Parish. Your gifts are truly appreciated any time,
especially when some members of the parish are
not able to be present at the Sunday Mass for
many different reasons. Please consider using our
secure electronic giving program. Faith Direct will
automatically process any offertory or second
collection of your choosing. You can sign up online
at www.faithdirect.net using our church code
NY303, or by mailing in a paper enrollment form
available in the Parish Office.
The PARISH LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE
will meet on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25th, at
7:30 PM in the PARISH CENTER.
The CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL is
underway for 2015! On Wednesday, January 21st, a
letter was sent out asking for your gift or pledge to
support the ministries of the Diocese through the
Catholic Ministries Appeal. This mailing gives all of
our registered parishioners an opportunity to
contribute to the Appeal. Please give prayerful
consideration to your level of support to help fund
the essential ministries and services that serve
more than 600,000 in our diocese each year.
Through the Catholic Ministries Appeal, you are
helping to feed the hungry, provide clothes and
emergency support to the needy, strengthen
parishes throughout our Diocese, help form our
future priests and deacons and provide funding for
Catholic Charities outstanding programs and
services. You are also helping to ensure that our
ministers bring Christ’s light to hundreds of
thousands in hospitals, colleges and jails. This year
the goal for Our Lady of Fatima Parish is $39,600.
Please help us reach our goal. It helps both our
parish and diocese in so many different ways.
The STEWARTSHIP COMMITTEE will
meet on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd, at 7:00 PM in
the SACRISTY.
The COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE will
Community Life
Dear Friends,
This weekend we celebrate the Third Sunday of
Ordinary Time. The three readings are quite
remarkable. This weekend I’d like to focus on
the first reading from the Book of Jonah. The
first reading from the Book of Jonah is most
interesting. It is one of the most significant
writings of the Hebrew Scriptures. But because
many of us don’t recognize the literary genre, we
often miss the theology the author is trying to
convey.
A scripture scholar writes; “Our sacred authors
were certainly inspired to convey their ideas of
how God works in our lives, but like all authors,
they were free to employ different literary
categories to convey those theologies. They opted
for songs, poetry, myths, or history. The author
of Jonah chose satire.” The commentator on this
passage from Jonah continues: “According to
Webster, ‘Satire is the use of humor, irony,
exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize
people’s stupidity and vices.’ Were it written in
my lifetime, the Book of Jonah probably would
have first appeared in MAD magazine or as a
Monty Python skit. As with all satire, no one
would have taken it literally. Everyone knows
people can’t run away from God and that fish
don’t swallow people, or thinks that all
Assyrians once accepted Yahweh as their God.
The theological question doesn’t revolve around
the story’s humor, irony, exaggeration, or
ridicule; it’s centered on the stupidity and vices
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present in the ancient Jews for whom this book
was originally composed.”
“Like many followers of God, our ancestors in
the faith fell into the trap of creating mental
images of the divine being with whom, they
related. They might not have known what
Yahweh looked like, but they were fairly sure of
God’s behavior patterns. They were convinced
their God should and would act in predictable
ways. Yahweh’s personality was predetermined,
leaving little or no room for change; no
differences to discover. This is the vice that the
author of Jonah satirically attacked.”
“The fictional character of Jonah represents
those Jews who have squeezed Yahweh into their
mental box, yet are forced constantly to deal
with Yahweh’s successful escape attempts. How
do you relate to a God who refuses to stay
‘imprisoned in our ideas of God? The confused
prophet employs this ‘uncontrollable God’
defense for trying to flee to Tarshish after
Yahweh originally sent him to Nineveh. ‘I knew
that you are a gracious and merciful God, slow
to anger, rich in clemency, loath to punish.’ In
other words, ‘I was certain that after I
proclaimed the destruction of the city, you’d
change your mind and I’d be left holding the
bag.” That’s exactly what happened!
“Nothing is more devastating for a prophet than
to have God change the word that the prophet
has originally been commanded to deliver.” We
can readily identify with Jonah. If we are not
followers of God, we can’t depend on God’s
word, on what can we depend? Professor of the
old Testament, Hans Walter Wolff dealt with
this dilemma in just one profound statement:
“God doesn’t have to be faithful to God’s word
as long as God is faithful to God’s people.” In
our dealings with God relationships always
trump words.
All of us at times have to change our words to
others, forced to do so for the sake of
maintaining a meaningful, life-giving
relationship. Yahweh is no different. If we’re
really serious about relating to God, we’re forced
to provide God with room to change and evolve
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as our relationship changes and evolves. God is
not a static force in the universe, always
restricted to do the same things in the some
ways. Rather we are called to believe in or fall in
love with the person of Yahweh, not a
predetermined image of Yahweh.
May the blessings of the Lord fill the days of this
new week!
Peace,
Fr. Steve
Fundraiser for Our Lady
Fatima
Buy your Super Bowl Boxes
$20.00 each
Halftime Winner $400.00
Final Score Winner $600.00
Boxes for sale Monday thru Friday at the Rectory
Office from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM (Closed for
Lunch 12-1pm) and after all Masses on Saturday
and Sunday. Half the proceeds will go towards Our
Lady of Fatima.
HOSPITALITY SUNDAY is today (Sunday)
after all the Masses. Please come over to the
Parish Center after Mass for fellowship and some
great refreshments. Many thanks to the Ministers of
Holy Communion for providing the refreshments for
this month. Our next Hospitality Sunday will be on
February 22nd.
MARDI GRAS will be held on TUESDAY,
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FEBRUARY 17th, in the PARISH CENTER starting
at 6:00 PM. Ashes will be distributed after the
festival in the CHURCH. Please see the flyer for
more details.
Faith Formation
The READING GROUP will meet on
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd, at 3:00 PM. The book
for February is EAGER TO LOVE: THE
ALTERNATIVE WAY OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI
by Richard Rohr. All are very welcome. We meet in
the SACRISTY from 3:00 PM until 4:30 PM.
YOUTH MINISTRY UPDATE: A new year
has begun and we are still in conversation about
how best to create a Youth Ministry that will serve
the needs of our three parishes (Our Lady of
Fatima, St. Aloysius, and St. Peter’s Parishes). In a
little more than two years there have been two
Youth Ministers. Veronica Ticas moved on to a
ministry at Sacred Heart High School after St.
Ignatius Retreat House was closed and her ministry
there was ended. She ministered to our three
parishes as part of her ministry at the retreat house.
Meaghan came after Veronica and after a year or
so she moved to another position other than Youth
Ministry which offered her a better salary than our
parish could afford. The other factor is that the
response on the part of our teens was
disappointing. In a time when cost is an important
factor in determining where resources are spent we
are challenged to invest our resources where they
will reat abundant fruit. The question is a complex
one. Please keep these questions in your prayer as
this New Year begins.
Outreach
Parish Social Ministry
FOOD PANTRY – Thank you to all those who
have donated to Our Lady of Fatima Food Pantry.
Please remember to check the expiration
dates on all your donated items.
Toiletries are always welcome! 
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CaringHands Corner
Was Christmas, the birth
of our Lord only a few
weeks ago? We rush
around worrying about
what time is it. I have to
get to my next class, my
next appointment etc. Even our prayers are rushed.
We need to remember that everything is all in
God’s time. Let me tell you about a young man we
have been praying for each week since August. His
family calls it …“OUR CHRISTMAS
MIRACLE.”
Last summer Andrew went to the ocean with his
friends. He dove into the waves and was seriously
hurt. He was rushed to the hospital and his family
was called. The doctors told the family that they
weren’t sure Andrew would ever walk again. What
happens to us when we hear such news? This family
turned to Jesus. They called and asked for prayers
for their son.
The minute we got the call we reached out our
CaringHands Prayer Chain. All the members began
to pray immediately and have never stopped. And
each month since, Andrew has received the
handmade cards from the Fatima Parish
Community.
Recently the CaringHands Card Ministry received a
Christmas card from Andrew and his family. On the
cover, there is a photo Andrew, his brother and
sister. When you open the card you see the picture
inside is Andrew in his home standing using a
cane! The photo is breathtaking! In his own
handwriting, Andrew wrote words of thanks
for our prayers and cards that helped him when he
needed it most. He even included a little smiley face
at the end. The following words also found inside
the card are their prayers and thanks to us. This
truly is a Christmas Miracle!
“May the strength of God’s love be with you all
throughout the next year as your love and
friendship has blessed us this year.”
January 25, 2015
UN MENSAJE DE
NUESTRO PARROCO
Queridos amigos,
Este fin de semana celebramos el tercer domingo
del tiempo ordinario. Las tres lecturas son bastante
notables. Este fin de semana me gustaría
concentrarme en la primera lectura, tomada del libro
de Jonás. La primera lectura, tomada del libro de
Jonás es más interesante. Es una de las escrituras
más significativas de las Escrituras Hebreas. Pero
debido a que muchos de nosotros no reconocemos
el género literario, a menudo nos perdemos la
teología que el autor está tratando de transmitir.
Una escritura escribe; "Nuestros autores sagrados
fueron sin duda inspiración para transmitir sus ideas
de cómo Dios obra en nuestras vidas, pero al igual
que todos los autores, que eran libres de emplear
diferentes categorías literarias para transmitir esas
teologías. Ellos optaron por canciones, poesía,
mitos, o la historia. El autor de Jonás escogió sátira
"El comentarista de este pasaje de Jonás continúa:".
De acuerdo con el diccionario Webster, "La sátira
es el uso del humor, la ironía, la exageración, o
ridiculizar a exponer y criticar la estupidez y los
vicios de la gente." Si fuera escrito en mi vida, el
libro de Jonás probablemente habría aparecido por
primera vez en la revista MAD o como un sketch de
Monty Python. Al igual que con todos sátira, nadie
lo habría tomado literalmente. Todo el mundo sabe
la gente no puede huir de Dios y que el pescado no
trague la gente, o piensa que todos los asirios, una
vez aceptadas Yahweh como su Dios. La cuestión
teológica no gira alrededor de la historia de humor,
la ironía, la exageración, o el ridículo; se centra en
la estupidez y los vicios presentes en los antiguos
Judios para quienes este libro fue compuesto
originalmente ".
"Al igual que muchos seguidores de Dios, nuestros
antepasados en la fe cayeron en la trampa de la
creación de imágenes mentales del ser divino con el
que, relataron. Puede ser que no han conocido lo
que el Señor parecía, pero estaban bastante seguros
de los patrones de conducta de Dios. Ellos estaban
convencidos de su Dios debe y actuaría de forma
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previsible. La personalidad de Yahvé estaba
predeterminado, dejando poco o ningún espacio
para el cambio; no hay diferencias por descubrir.
Este es el vicio que el autor de Jonás satíricamente
apilados ".
"El personaje de ficción de Jonás representa los
Judios que han exprimido Yahvé en su cuadro
mental, sin embargo, se ven obligados
constantemente para hacer frente a los intentos de
fuga de éxito de Yahweh. ¿Cómo te relacionas con
un Dios que se niega a permanecer 'encarcelados en
nuestras ideas de Dios? El profeta confundido
emplea defensa este 'Dios incontrolable "por tratar
de huir a Tarsis, después de Yahweh originalmente
lo envió a Nínive. "Yo sabía que tú eres un Dios
clemente y misericordioso, lento a la ira y rico en
clemencia, reacios a castigar." En otras palabras,
"Yo estaba seguro de que después de que me
proclamé la destrucción de la ciudad, usted cambia
de opinión y me quedaré en la estacada. "Eso es
exactamente lo que pasó!
"Nada es más devastador para un profeta que tener a
Dios cambiar palabra que el profeta originalmente
se ha mandado a entregar." Podemos identificar
fácilmente con Jonás. Si no somos seguidores de
Dios, no podemos depender de la Palabra de Dios,
en lo que podemos depender? Profesor del Antiguo
Testamento, Hans Walter Wolff tratado este dilema
en una sola profunda declaración: "Dios no tiene
que ser fiel a la palabra de Dios hasta que Dios es
fiel al pueblo de Dios." En nuestro trato con Dios
relaciones siempre de triunfo palabras.
Todos nosotros, a veces tenemos que cambiar
nuestras palabras a otros, obligados a hacerlo por el
bien de mantener una relación vivificante
significativa. Yahvé no es diferente. Si somos
realmente serio acerca de relacionarse con Dios, nos
vemos obligados a ofrecer a Dios con espacio para
cambiar y evolucionar a medida que cambia nuestra
relación y evoluciona. Dios no es una fuerza
estática en el universo, siempre restringida a hacer
las mismas cosas en los algunos aspectos. Más bien
estamos llamados a creer en o enamorarse de la
persona de Jehová, no una imagen predeterminada
de Yahvé.
Que las bendiciones del Señor llenar los días de esta
January 25, 2015
nueva semana!
Paz,
Padre Steve
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Recaudación de fondos para
Nuestra Señora de Fátima
APOSTOLADO HISPANO
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de
Fátima
Declaración de Misión Parroquial
Arraigados firmemente en nuestra tradición
católica romana, nosotros, la parroquia de
Nuestra Señora de Fátima, somos una
comunidad de creyentes que acoge a todos,
cuida de todos e incluye a todos.
Intentamos dar evidencia del amor de Cristo
para todos en nuestras vidas, en nuestra
comunidad y en todo nuestro mundo.
Nos esforzamos en continuar la misión de
Jesús por medio del culto y por medio de
nuestros programas de educación,
espiritualidad y justicia social y en nuestro
compromiso de corresponsabilidad de la vida
parroquial.
Somos una parroquia colaboradora, diversa
y multicultural, dedicada a extenderse a todo
el pueblo de, especialmente a los más
necesitados.
¡Todos son bienvenidos a esta parroquia!
ASSISTENCIA PARROQUIAL
SEMANALES – Por favor, continúen
ayudándonos y hagan un esfuerzo de traer al
menos una lata de comida cuando vengan a la
Misa. Harían una gran diferencia para nuestra
despensa. Necesitamos tuna, salsa para
espagueti, cereal, aceite, frijoles, lentejas,
garbanzos, macarrones con queso, frutas y
vegetales enlatados, arroz, mantequilla de aní,
jugo. Mil gracias por su apoyo tan grande.
Cada Caja de Súper Bowl tiene un valor de
$20.00 cada uno
Ganador del Medio Tiempo $400.00
Ganador del Resultado Final $600.00
Las cajas están a la venta de Lunes a Viernes en la
Rectoría de la Parroquia de 9:00 AM hasta las 5:00
PM (cerrado para el almuerzo de 12-1pm) y después
de todas las Misas del sábado y domingo. La mitad
de los fondos recaudados serán para la Parroquia de
Nuestra Señora de Fátima.
Consejo Hispano 2015: Usted
puede hacer una diferencia y
nuestra parroquia esta en necesidad
de voluntarios. Muchos de ustedes
no están registrados en la parroquia.
El Consejo Hispano de Nuestra
Señora de Fátima le puede ayudar y
dar información que talvez usted no
sabía sobre nuestros eventos y
comunidad. Para más información
se puede comunicar llamando a José
al (516)883-6910. Por favor deje su
nombre, número de teléfono y un
breve mensaje. Gracias por su
cooperación y espero su llamada.
Mardi Gras
Our MARDI GRAS will be
on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17st, from
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in our Parish
Center. We will have: Food, music,
face painting, colorful beads, mask
and we will have a “KING AND QUEEN.” Wear a
colorful outfit or a costume. We will have a joyful and
happy time. The cost will be $8 for each Adult and $6
for each Child. Please make all your checks payable to
Our Lady of Fatima or you can pay in Cash in the
Rectory of the Parrish.
All are most welcome!
After our MARDI GRAS there will be a PRAYER
SERVICE in the church to mark the beginning of the
Lenten season. Ashes will be distributed during the
Prayer Service.
If you plan on coming to the MARDI GRAS, please call the
Parish Office: (516)767-0781or return
the following form by FEBRUARY 11th
Name__________________________
Number of People
Mardi Gras - CARNAVAL
Nuestro MARDI GRAS CARNAVAL será el MARTES,
17 de FEBRERO, comenzando a las
6:00 PM hasta las 8:00 PM en el
Centro Parroquial. Tendremos
Comida, Música, Pintura para la
cara, Collares de Colores, Máscaras y un “REY y una
REINA.” Venga con trajes de colores brillantes o use un
disfrace. Bailaremos, cantaremos, gozaremos y
tendremos un tiempo maravilloso. El costo es de $8
dólares por Adulto y $6 por cada niño/a. Puede pagar
en cheque haciendo su pago Our Lady Fátima Parish o
pude pasar por la rectoría y pagar en efectivo.
“¡TODOS SON BIENVENIDOS!”
Después del MARDI GRAS habrá un SERVICIO COMMUNAL
en la iglesia que indica el comienzo de la CUARESMA. Las
cenizas serán distribuidas durante el SERVICIO.
Si usted planea venir al MARDI GRAS, por
favor llamé a la Oficina Parroquial (516)
767-0781 corte y dejé la forma indicada
abajo, a más tardar el 11 de Febrero.
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