St. Gianna Beretta Molla Parish
1421 New Road, Northfield, New Jersey
Parish Office:
609-646-5611
Parish Office Fax:
609-484-8345
Religious Education Office: 609-484-0249
www.stgiannanorthfieldnj.org * [email protected]
Reverend Jason T. Rocks, Pastor
Reverend Armando Rodriguez Montoya, Parochial Vicar
Mr. George Del Rossi, Permanent Deacon
Mr. Luis Correa, Permanent Deacon
Sr. Helen Lodge, OSF, Pastoral Associate
Miss Mildred DiCicco, Religious Coordinator (609) 484 0249
Sheila Naticchione, Business Manager
Claudia A. Costa, Parish Secretary
Bettie Timm, Director of Music Ministry
Jeff Young, Director of Youth Ministry
Trustees: George Hornberger and Blanca Ruiz
Parish Finance Council Chairperson: Anthony Mazzeo
OUR MISSION
We, the members of the diverse community of St. Gianna Beretta
Molla Parish, united by one faith, inspired by the Word and
strengthened by the Holy Spirit, will bear witness to the contemporary pastoral challenges identified in the Pastoral Priorities of
our Diocese. Trusting that our efforts will address the needs of
those with whom we interact, we will increase the levels of worship and witness in the New Parish.
MASS SCHEDULE
SUNDAY MASSES: 4:30 PM Saturday Vigil
8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 AM; 1:00 PM Spanish
WEEKDAYS: Monday thru Friday: 8:30 AM
FRIDAYS: 7:00 PM Spanish
HOLYDAYS: Vigil 7:00 PM; 8:30 AM & 7:00 PM
Welcome to our Church
Blessings To all Visitors
Saturday, October 11
4:30 PM
Ida Martirone r/b Mario & Angie
Martirone
Sunday October 12
8:00 AM
John H. Dennen r/b John & Diane Beres
9:30 AM
Albert & Dorothy DeMeo r/b Estate
11:00 AM Tony Coll r/b Wife, Patti
1:00 PM Intentions of the People of the Parish
Monday October 13
8:30 AM
Louis Spagnuolo, Jr & Josephine
Spagnuolo r/b The Family
Tuesday October 14
8:30 AM
Dorothy DeMeo r/b Estate
Wednesday October 15
8:30 AM
Joseph Peterson r/b M/M Jacobsen
Gerald Genova r/b Bill & Elene
Anderson
Marjorie Hickey r/b Ron & Rosemarie
Rodio
Eleanor Morrissey r/b Joanne Gabriel
Mary Dillon r/b Theresa Dillon
Thursday October 16
8:30 AM
Albert & Victoria Dolceamore r/b Marie
Dolceamore
Ann DeMeo r/b Estate
7:00 PM
Mass in Spanish
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Arrangements must be made in advance by calling the
Parish office. Parents and Godparents must attend
Baptism Preparation Class.
REQUESTS FOR ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATES
The role of a sponsor is primarily a spiritual role to
model a Christian life for the child. Therefore, anyone
requesting a certificate must be a registered, participating member of St. Gianna Beretta Molla Parish, a
practicing Catholic in good standing (not living in
violation of the Church laws), at least 16 years of age
and have received the sacraments of initiation
(Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist). Please call the
Parish office for an appointment.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Registered parishioners who wish to marry at St.
Gianna Beretta Molla Parish should contact the pastor
during office hours before making any other arrangements one year in advance. Call the Parish office to
schedule an appointment.
FIRST COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION
Please call the Parish Religious Education Program
(PREP) Director, Mildred DiCicco at 484-0249.
Friday October 17
8:30 AM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturdays 3:30 PM thru 4:15 PM. Anytime by appointment.
Saturday October 18
4:30 PM
Raymond Giannini r/b Wife, Lee
Giannini
Sunday October 19
8:00 AM
Wanda & Bronislaw Baranski r/b
Marilyn & Henry Baranski
9:30 AM
Evelyn Rood r/b Fogarty Family
P
lease keep the servicemen and women
who are presently serving our country
in your thoughts and prayers.
11:00 AM Edward Crowne r/b Frank & Sharon
Crowne
1:00 PM
Intentions of the People of the Parish
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THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE TODAY
A Word from Fr. Rocks. . . .
Earlier I mentioned that the month of October is the month of the Rosary. This is due to the feast of
Our Lady of the Rosary being on October 7. The origins of the feast come about in 1571 AD, with
the naval victory over the Turks at Lapanto on the first Sunday of October, which corresponded to
religious processions taking place in Rome, Italy, during which the Rosary was prayed. The victory
was attributed to the fervent praying of the Rosary.
When Our Lady appeared to the children in Fatima in 1917 AD she asked that they (we) pray the
Rosary everyday for peace in the world. She also promised the conversion of Russia if it were consecrated to her Immaculate Heart, leading to the practice of praying for the conversion of Russia.
In our time we are in need of peace. Russia was consecrated and the communism fell. However, the
faith still needs to grow anew in those former lands. The Turks were defeated in 1571 AD, ending
the advance of an Islamic State into Europe, yet, new, more violent forms of Islamic States are on
the rise.
In the West, we have embraced what St. John Paul II called a 'culture of death'. He called it such not
just because of abortion and euthanasia but because we have lost the sacredness of all life, its goodness, its intrinsic worth. When a society no longer sees the intrinsic value of life, its goodness and
sacredness, that society becomes cold and merciless. Such a society becomes a group of individuals,
seeking not the good of all but only individual goods; that is, what one thinks is good for himself
alone.
Devoutly praying the Rosary daily can change all this. First, by praying for the conversion of the
world. Entrusting those who do not have faith in Jesus to the care of Our Lady. Let us entrust to her
those who wish to harm others by acts of violence. Mary's intercession is powerful and should not be
doubted.
Secondly, by prayerfully meditating on the mysteries of our faith as presented in the Rosary we open
ourselves to the love of God and begin to see the goodness and sacredness of life. We begin to follow the way of Our Lady: saying yes to God's plan and becoming an instrument of grace (the Visitation) while gazing through Mary's eyes at the life of her Son, meditating upon Jesus' sacrifice of love
on the cross for us, while desiring to share in the glory he has won for us.
Praying the Rosary can bring peace to our souls. A peace we can spread like a fire upon all the
earth.
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t’s usually easy to pray for our own children. Their needs are so apparent to us. Since
October is Respect Life month, pray today, now, this moment, not only for your own
children, but for all children in the world, both born and unborn; for all lives that are
threatened or suffering.
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PLEASE REMEMBER: THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2014 (COLUMBUS DAY)
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he Sodality of St. Gianna Parish is participating in Friends Helping Friends
Day on Tuesday, October 21st at Boscov’s and is asking each family in the
Parish to purchase at least one ticket. Purchasing a $5.00 ticket will entitle
you to a
day of shopping at Boscov’s with a 25% discount. Also, your ticket stub will go into a drawing for
many door prizes given out through the day. There will be entertainment and free refreshments
served throughout the store. Sodality members will be selling tickets after all weekend Masses, in
the Gathering Area of the church. Your participation will help the Sodality of St. Gianna Parish to
continue its Works of Mercy. Thank you for your support.
MASS OF ANOINTING
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2014- 1:00 PM
O
ur mission as disciples of Jesus Christ is to do what Jesus did. In reading the
Gospels, we learn about Jesus’ concern for the sick. Healing was essential to
the mission of the disciples: “He summoned the Twelve and began to send them out
two by two. They anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them” (Mark 6:7
-13). The early Church continued to be a sacrament of healing: “Are any among you
sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them
with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them
up; and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven” (James 5:14-15). The Parish’ Communal
Anointing of the Sick Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October 25, at 1:00 p.m.
ST. GIANNA BERETTA MOLLA PARISH 5TH ANNUAL FASHION SHOW
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2014 4:00 PM FAMILY MEMORIAL CENTER
BEEF & BEER - CHINESE AUCTION - ADULTS: $15 CHILDREN (3(3-12 YEARS OLD): $5
Tickets can be purchased at the Parish office Monday thru Friday from 9:00AM-4:00PM as
well as after all the weekend Masses. We are welcoming donations of new or unused items for
the Chinese Auction. For more information, or to donate a new or unused gift item, please contact
Deacon George at 653-6905.
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS THE SICK OF OUR PARISH
AND THOSE WHO ARE IN NURSING HOMES AND IN HOSPITALS
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TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
F
irst Reading: Isaiah 25:6-10a
This passage describes the new Jerusalem as a
heavenly banquet on the mountain with the Lord God
wiping away all tears.
econd Reading: Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20
In simple, direct words, Paul thanks the Philippians
for alleviating his hardships. He stresses, though, that
he is as accustomed to poverty as to abundance and
finds all his strength in Christ.
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G
ospel: Matthew 22:1-14
Once more speaking to the chief priests and the
elders, Jesus relates the parable of the wedding banquet. A King, preparing a wedding banquet for his
son, summons all the invited guests. When, after several invitations, no guests arrive, the King commands
his servants to “go out into the byroads and invite anyone you come upon.” Again, Jesus warns the elders,
“the invited are many, the elect are few.”
Collection Report
October 4-5, 2014
T
he Parish is profoundly grateful to the
parishioners and visitors for their
faithful and generous support. St. Gianna’s
last weekend Collections amounted to
$10,172.
S
pecial thanks to all who supported last weekend
Pro-Life collection. A total of $1,849 was collected during the weekend Masses. We thank you in
the name of all who are assisted by your gift.
Stewardship Reflection
Steward’s Needs are Provided
“My God will fully supply whatever you need…” Philippians 4:19A
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od really does provide for those that are grateful
and generous. This is very difficult for people
that don’t live a Stewardship lifestyle to believe. People are skeptical and ssay it’s just coincidence. If you
are skeptical, try living a stewardship lifestyoe for just
one month--be generous with your gifts of time, talent
and treasure and see how God provides for your
needs.
DON’T JUST GO TO CHURCH,
BE THE CHURCH
WORLD MISSION
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2014
A
t Baptism, each of us is given the responsibility to be a missionary, to share our faith and
to be active participants in the Church’s mission
to all people. On the weekend of October 18-19,
all the parishes of the Diocese of Camden will be
asked to participate in the Annual World Mission
Collection. The missionary work of the Church
depends on each one of us. Let’s unite ourselves
with the love of Christ in supporting this important appeal. The World Mission Collection will
be taken as a Second Collection next Sunday.
Gift Card Program
here is a very easy way to help
Catholic School Education
financially and it does not cost you
one cent. You can do so by purchasing ShopRite gift
cards from us before you shop. Gift cards can be purchased in the Gathering Area of the church after the
8:00 Mass on Sundays.
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Sodality News
T
he Sodality of St. Gianna Parish welcomes
all infants into the Church and prays for all
expectant mothers who request prayers for
their babies who are soon to be born. All pregnant women are welcome to call Connie Canesi
(609)665-0199 for further information. At this
time we ask prayers for the following expectant
mothers: Stephanie Corcoran, Julie Thomas, Katie Gerace Figlus, Nicole Saiauski, and Erin
Engle-Modlock.
From the Desk of Miss Millie DiCicco,
Coordinator of Religious Education
E-mail: [email protected]
There is an Urgent Need for a Catechist for Level
5 and 6 at 6:30 PM. All children are English Speaking. Please is you are interested contact the Religious Education office (484-0249.
Testing for Unit One
PREP--Monday, October 6 during class times.
HOME SCHOOL--Tuesday, October 7 at 6:30PM
Parents are asked to be at this first conference meeting.
Sodality of St. Gianna Assisting the
Catholic Charities of Atlantic City
There is a dire need for the following items:
x Men’s Socks (white)
x Men’s Underwear (medium & large)
x Men’s Hoodies (new or slightly used)
x Men’s Jeans (new or slightly used)
x Sheets & light flees blankets
Items can be placed in the Gathering Area of the
church. Your help will be greatly appreciated. Questions? Call Giggi Brannigan 641-3195 or Rosemary
O’Dowd 641-4869
Reminder!!
No Class on Monday, October 13, 2014
(Columbus Day Celebration)
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Parents Meeting
Tuesday, October 14
4:00 or 6:30 PM (Your choice)
PLEASE REMEMBER: Registration for the Religious Education Program is CLOSED for the year
2014-2015.
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ake a Joyful Noise unto de Lord! St. Gianna Music Ministry is now recruiting new members for the Adult and the Young People’s choir. If you
would like to use your talent and help us to enhance our weekend Masses, our
choir director, Mrs. Elizabeth Timm, will gladly welcome you. See her after the
9:30 AM or 11:00 AM Mass on Sunday or call 926-7610.
For those who have a hearing impairment:
Please note that we have some hearing-aid assistance available for you in the sacristy of the
church. If you wish to use one while attending
Mass, please stop by the sacristy to pick it up
before the liturgy begins.
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ur Parish will host “Coffee and Doughnuts,” in the
Gathering Area of the church, after all Masses on
Sunday, November 9. Please bring your family and
join us. Everyone is welcome!!
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ay we never tire of proclaiming the dignity and worth of every human life. May we never tire of serving the
vulnerable and their caregivers with generous hearts. And may we never cease to pray for the day when all
societies will defend the life of every human from conception to natural death.
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OCTOBER 12, 2014
St. Gerard Mass to Celebrate New Life
Thursday, October 16, 2014 @ 7:00 PM
St. Bridget Parish, Glassboro
Those attending will be able to venerate a relic
of St. Gerard and receive a blessed medal and a
prayer card. If you haven’t had the chance to
attend one of these special Masses, put this on
your calendar. St. Gerard is known as a
“wonder-worker” for abundance of miracles
attributed to him.
S
tephen Ministers are members of our congregation who listen, care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support to people who are facing a
crisis or going through tough times. The care you’ll
receive is confidential, free, and very helpful. If you, or
someone you know, could benefit from the confidential, one-on-one care of a Stephen Minister, please contact our Stephen Minister Leader, Carolyn Johnson
Peterson at 609-335-6202.
Women of Wisdom Retreat
October 28-30, 2014
Marianist Family Retreat Center,
Cape May Point
Cost: $115 per person.
For more information please call 609-884-3829
16th White Mass for Healthcare Workers
Sunday, October 19, 2014 - 1:00PM
Chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center
1600 Haddon Ave., Camden, NJ
Speaker: Rev. Terry M. Odien
For information please call 856-342-4150
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Absecon, NJ
Offering a Scripture Program:
The Infancy Narratives of Jesus
Thursday Evenings (four weeks), 6:30-7:45PM
in the Parish Hall, beginning on Thursday, October 9. Any questions, call 641-0272.
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Help Wanted! Join St. Gianna’s Coffee & Donuts
Committee! The Committee is presently looking for
volunteers willing to help with this joyous activity on
the second Sunday of each month for 15 minutes, in
the Gathering Area of the church. If you are able to
help please call Kathy at 645-3995.
t. Vincent de Paul Regional School is hosting a
COACH BINGO here at St. Gianna Beretta
Molla Parish Hall on Saturday, November 8. Doors
open at 5:30 PM and Bingo starts at 7:00 PM. Tickets
are $30.00 (includes 10 games). BYOB and food.
MUST be 21 to attend. For more information, please
contact Cathy Fortna at 609-625-1565 or
[email protected]. Proceeds benefit the children of
St. Vincent de paul Regional School.
REPORT SEXUAL ABUSE
An independent, toll-free number has been established by the Diocese of Camden to help callers report cases of
sexual abuse by priest, deacons, religious, employees and/or volunteers. Calls are handled by a licensed clinical
social worker. In accord with state law, cases of child sexual abuse are reported to the N.J. Division of Child Protection and Permanency and law enforcement. For information or to inquire about counseling and support services, call 1-800-964-6588.
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DOMINGO 12 DE OCTUBRE, 2014
VIGESIMOCTAVO DOMINGO EN TIEMPO ORDINARIO
Marquen su calendario!!
Liturgia Comunitaria
Misa de Unción de los Enfermos
Sábado 25 de octubre 2014
1:00 PM
Cursillo de Cristiandad
“Cursillistas, llamados a ser Sal, Luz y Levadura en la
Nueva Evangelizacion.” Obispo Peter Rosazza
l Movimiento de Cursillos es un movimiento activo y nos enseña que es en virtud de nuestro bautismo que estamos obligados a evangelizar a nuestros
ambientes, es decir tener a Cristo presente en todas las
áreas de nuestra vida. En nuestra parroquia el Cursillo
de Cristiandad se reúne todos los viernes de 8:00 a 9:00
de la noche, en el sótano de la casa parroquial. Para
mas información por favor comunicarse con Blanca
Ruiz (609-573-5309).
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l grupo Sodality de St. Gianna
estará vendiendo tickets al finalizar la Misa, a la entrada de la
iglesia. Cada ticket tiene un costo de
$5. Con la compra de un ticket usted tendrá la oportunidad de hacer compras en Boscov’s el día martes 21
de octubre y obtener un descuento del 25% en todas
sus adquisiciones. Éste evento es denominado
“Friends Helping Friends” y ayuda al grupo Sodality a
recaudar fondos para continuar sus trabajos de caridad.
Anímese, contamos con su participación.
Renovación Carismática Católica
y Congreso Diocesano
Sábado, 25 de Octubre de 2014
8:00AM - 6:00 PM
Notre Dame Regional School
601 Central Ave., Landisville, NJ
Para más información llamar at 856-696-5801
Desde la Oficina de Educación Religiosa
**Padres!!
Por favor recuerden que, en conmemoración
del Día de La Raza, NO habrá Clases el día Lunes 13 de octubre.
**Exámen Primera Unidad
Los niños que asisten a clase en la parroquia
tendrán su exámen durante las horas de clase
el día lunes, 6 de octubre. Para aquellos niños
que reciben educación religiosa en la casa el
exámen será el día martes, 7 de octubre a las
6:30 de la tarde.
**Sacramento de Confesión
Reunión de Padres el día martes, 14 de octubre
a las 4:00PM o a las 6:30PM. Usted puede elegir
el horario de acuerdo a sus necesidades.
P
ara bautizar a su niña/niño por favor comuníquese con la oficina parroquial para recibir información acerca
de los requisitos necesarios y para hacer una cita con el
Padre Rodríguez Montoya quien está a cargo de los
bautismos y de las Clases de Preparación para recibir
este sacramento. Las clases se llevan a cabo el SEGUNDO JUEVES de cada mes a las 7 de la tarde.
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Denuncie el Abuso Sexual
n número telefónico gratuito e independiente ha
sido establecido por la Diócesis de Camden para
ayudar a los personas a denunciar casos de abusos sexuales por sacerdotes, diáconos, religiosos, empleados
y/o voluntarios. Las llamadas son manejadas por un
trabajador social clínico licenciado. De acuerdo a la ley
del estado, los abusos de menores son reportados a la
División de Protección de la Infancia y la Permanencia
y a la policía. Para más información o para obtener servicios de consejería y apoyo, lame at 1-800-964-6588.
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BIENVENIDOS Y GRACIAS POR ESTAR AQUI!!
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n mis escritos anteriores, he mencionado que el mes de Octubre es el mes del Santo Rosario. Esto se debe a
que la festividad de Nuestra Señora del Rosario se festeja el día 7 de Octubre. El origen de la festividad comienza en el año 1571 (después de J.C.), y conmemora la victoria de los turcos en la batalla de Lepanto, el primer
domingo de octubre, día en que se celebraban unas procesiones religiosas en Roma, Italia, y durante las cuales se
rezaba el Santo Rosario. De ahí que la victoria obtenida, fue atribuida a la Madre de Dios por ser fervientemente
invocada por la oración del Santo Rosario.
Cuando Nuestra Señora se apareció a los niños de Fátima en 1917 les pidió que rezaran el Santo Rosario todos los
días para obtener la paz del mundo. También les prometió la conversión de Rusia si se consagraba a su Inmaculado Corazón, dando comienzo de esta manera a la práctica del rezo del Rosario por la conversión de Rusia.
En nuestros tiempos necesitamos de paz. Si bien Rusia se consagro y el comunismo fue derrocado, la fe todavía
necesita crecer en esos territorios. Los turcos fueron derrotados en 1571 (después de J.C.), poniendo fin al avance
del Estado Islámico en Europa, sin embargo hoy están naciendo, nuevos y aun más violentos Estados islámicos.
En el occidente, abrazamos lo que San Juan Pablo II aclamó como ‘cultura de muerte.’ La llamo así no solo por el
aborto y la eutanasia sino porque hemos perdido el sentido del valor, la sacralidad y la grandeza de la vida, su valor
intrínseco. Cuando una sociedad no aprecia el valor intrínseco de la vida, su sacralidad y su grandeza, esa sociedad
se convierte en una sociedad fría y sin piedad; se convierte en un grupo de individuos que no buscan el bien
común de todos sino un bienestar individual; es decir lo que solo beneficia a uno mismo.
Sin duda rezar el Rosario diariamente puede cambiar todo esto. Primero, la conversión del mundo, encomendando
a Nuestra Señora a todos aquellos que no tienen fe en Jesucristo. Encomendémosle también a todos aquellos que
quieren herir a otras personas mediante actos de violencia. La intercesión de Maria es poderosa y no debe ser puesta en duda.
En segundo lugar, rezando y meditando los misterios de nuestra fe, presentados en el Rosario, abrimos nuestro ser
al amor de Dios y comenzamos a ver y a valorar con más claridad la sacralidad y la grandeza de la vida. Comenzamos a seguir el camino de Nuestra Señora: diciendo ‘si’ al plan de Dios y convirtiéndonos en instrumentos de gracia (la Visitación) mirando a través de sus ojos la vida de su hijo, meditando el sacrificio de Jesús en la cruz por nosotros, mientras esperamos compartir en la gloria que el gano para nosotros.
Rezar el Rosario puede traer paz a nuestras almas. Paz que podemos propagar sobre toda la tierra.
Santa Gianna Beretta Molla Parish
Desfile de Modas
Domingo 26 de Octubre, 2014 3:30PM
Grupo de Oración Parroquial de Santa Gianna
Atención Comunidad!!
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l Grupo de Oración de nuestra parroquia
se reune todos los martes de 7 a 8 PM en la
iglesia. Invite a sus familiares y amigos y únase
a nuestra oración. Todos son bienvenidos!!
Las entradas tienen un costo de: Adultos: $15,
Niños (menores de 12 años): $5. Usted puede
comprar sus tickets al finalizar la Misa como
también, en la oficina parroquial.
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ARMANDO CON EL PADRE ARMANDO
Vestidos para la fiesta
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uy fastidiados porque el padre se negó a celebrarles la misa, se pusieron a comentar entre
ellos con tono molesto: ”Con razón la gente se está cambiando de Iglesia." Frustrados porque se
les había negado totalmente la posibilidad de utilizar la iglesia para presentar socialmente a su
hija, no se dieron cuenta que lo que el padre les pedía no era más que una garantía de que verdaderamente pudieran orar con su hija y por su hija.
Se trataba de unos "católicos" que realmente no lo eran. Se molestaron cuando el padre les pidió
que para poder celebrar esa misa, él debía saber que ellos asistían regularmente a misa los domingos y no solamente el día de la fiesta planeada, como un acontecimiento aislado.
Fue peor todavía cuando el sacerdote les dijo que deberían asistir a una catequesis que duraría
cinco semanas, si es que deseaban que se les celebrara esa misa. Se negaron nuevamente con gestos
de incomodidad y miraron con antipatía al padre que se había atrevido a pedirles eso. No comida
en la iglesia, no chicles, no teléfonos móviles, no relojes, no llegar tarde, no vestidos inapropiados,
no... no... no... Muy pronto los "no" del padre se convirtieron para ellos en un "NO" a Dios. El padre era enojón, según ellos. Decían que el padre los trató groseramente por no haber accedido a
celebrarles la misa si no se cumplían estas condiciones.
¿Estaban ellos realmente vestidos para la fiesta que solicitaban? Sí. Estaban vestidos, pero para
otra fiesta. Estaban vestidos para la fiesta de las fotografías y la limosina. Estaban vestidos para
que los adultos (y siendo muy optimista, digo que sólo los adultos) pudieran embriagarse con las
bebidas que se ofrecerían ahí. Estaban ataviados para lucir el glamour del nuevo estilo de cabello,
de las prendas escogidas cuidadosamente para verse lo mejor posible y lograr impresionar a los
demás. Estaban vestidos para mostrar sus mejores movimientos de baile y tal vez algunos hasta
podrían estrenar pareja.
Pero no. Para la fiesta de Dios no estaban vestidos. Se cumplió así el evangelio del día de este domingo, literalmente. El padre, como uno de los mayordomos del rey tuvo que "echar fuera" a los
que no estaban vestidos para la fiesta. Si no lo hubiera hecho así, él mismo hubiera dejado de cumplir con su deber y probablemente él mismo hubiera tenido que ser arrojado fuera, por el hecho de
permitir que otros estuvieran "sin el traje de fiesta".
Vestirse de fiesta implica una actitud interna y una disposición externa. Nosotros mismos podríamos estar viniendo a la misa del domingo sin estar "vestidos para la fiesta." Esta es una oportunidad
para revisar profundamente nuestras actitudes ante nuestras celebraciones. El traje de fiesta es el
que menos cuesta, pero a la vez es el que más valor tiene.
NUESTRA GENTE
Me llamo Silvana Torres y tengo 9 años de
edad. Participo en nuestra parroquia en el coro,
servicio del altar y anuncios de entrada. Mis
pasatiempos favoritos son jugar soccer, jugar
con mis amigas y estar con mi familia. Lo que
más me gusta de mi Iglesia es la gran comunidad que tenemos. Esto me gusta porque me siento feliz y protegida. Me gustaría que nuestra parroquia tuviera más sorpresas.
10-636
Proximo domingo 19 de octubre, 2014
Fortaleciendo las Misiones en el Mundo
Por favor recuerde que la oficina parroquial estará cerrada el día lunes 23 de
octubre en commemoración del Día de
Colón (Día de la Raza).
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332 Tilton Road
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