1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
3. catholicism

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, November 8
4:30 PM
Louis Pinto, Jr. r/b Mother Marie &
Family
Sunday November 9
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturdays 3:30 PM thru 4:15 PM. Anytime by appointment.
8:00 AM
Julianna Lynn Goldsmith r/b Jim &
Jessica Goldsmith
9:30 AM
Pompei Palmentieri r/b Their Children
11:00 AM Robert Rinaldi r/b Chris & Carla
Schuster
1:00 PM Intentions of the People of the Parish
Monday November 10
8:30 AM
Mildred DiMeo r/b Fran Schreiner
Tuesday November 11
8:30 AM
Pat Naticchione r/b Wife & Family
Jean Palmieri r/b John Taylor
Msgr. Thomas Sharkey r/b Donald &
Helen Fenske
Rev. Richard Lodge r/b Estate
Albert & Dorothy DeMeo r/b Estate
Thursday November 13
8:30 AM
Geraldine Godfrey r/b Ann Lemons
Friday November 14
8:30 AM
7:00 PM
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.
Wednesday November 12
8:30 AM
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Arrangements must be made in advance by calling the
Parish office. Parents and Godparents must attend
Baptism Preparation Class.
Anthony Gawronski r/b Wife & Children
Mass in Spanish
FIRST COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION
Please call the Parish Religious Education Program
(PREP) Director, Mildred DiCicco at 484-0249.
Saturday November 15
4:30 PM
Dominica Puleiot & Luigi Spagnuolo
r/b The Family
Sunday November 16
8:00 AM
9:30 AM
Barbara Mora r/b Dave & Maureen
Somers
Jule Bonner r/b Michael & Dawn McGee
11:00 AM Clotilde, Matteo, Al & Victor Vergulti
r/b The Vergulti Famaily
1:00 PM
Intentions of the People of the Parish
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P
lease keep the servicemen and women
who are presently serving our country
in your thoughts and prayers.
THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE TODAY
A Word from Fr. Rocks…
A
pproximately two years before I entered the seminary, Pope St. John Paul II issued the Apostolic Exhortation Patores dabo vobis (I will give you shepherds). The letter received its name from Jeremiah 3:15,
which reads: "I will give them shepherds after my own heart." Here God is promising his people shepherds,
that is religious leaders, who would shepherd the people with a divine love; leading people to live the covenant.
St. John Paul applies this passage to the Church, the People of God. A central theme of the letter is that of
the priest as alter Christus, another Christ; meaning to shepherd, teach, and sanctify in the person of Jesus.
This vocation is a call, a summons, from God, one to which a man responds to in love, making a total gift of
himself to the Church, following the example of Christ. The priest is therefore to have the heart of Christ,
leading people to live the new covenant established by our Lord.
Jesus tells us "the harvest is abundant but the laborers are few, so ask the master of the harvest to send out
laborers for the harvest" (Mt. 9:37-38). This not only means that we are to pray for vocations but that we are
all responsible for fostering vocations, including priestly vocations. This begins in the home. "The Christian
family, which is truly a 'domestic Church', has always offered and continues to offer favorable conditions for
the birth of vocations. Since the reality of the Christian family is endangered nowadays, much importance
should be given to pastoral work on behalf of the family, in order that the families themselves, generously
accepting the gift of human life, may be 'as it were, a first seminary' in which children can acquire from the
beginning an awareness of piety and prayer and love for the Church" (Patores dabo vobis, 41).
All vocations start in the home, including a vocation to the priesthood. Parents are to help foster these vocations by their example. The home should be a place where the faith is taught, practiced, lived. Religious art
and prayers should be more common in our homes than sport team logos and local gossip. The home needs
to be a place where the fundamental vocation of holiness, which comes from being a disciple of Christ Jesus, bears fruit; especially today, the fruit of marriage and priesthood.
Let us pray that we might be sent these laborers, these shepherds with the heart of Christ. St. Paul speaks of
such shepherds when he states God "gave some as apostles, others as prophets, others as evangelists, others
as pastors and teachers, to equip the holy ones for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,
until we all attain to the unity of faith and knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the extent
of the full stature of Christ" (Eph. 4:11-13). It is the priest with the heart of Christ who equips us, the holy
ones, for living our faith everyday in all we that do.
Let us encourage, through prayer, example, and invitation young men to respond generously to such a vocation.
O
ur Parish community welcomes Nathan
Richard Krasuski who was baptized in
our church during the month of October. Congratulations to his happy parents, extended
family, and friends.
O
ur Parish family congratulates Nicole Saiauski who
gave birth to a beautiful baby girl.
Congratulations to her family and
friends on this blessed occasion.
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All Ministries of St. Gianna
ARTICLES FOR THE PARISH BULLETIN
Deadline Date
Stephen Ministry Weekend
This Weekend, November 8-9, 2014
O
n Divine Mercy
Sunday, April 27,
2014, twenty three members of our Parish were
installed as Stephen Ministers. The Stephen Ministers are trained members
of our congregation who
listen, care, and provide emotional and spiritual support to people who are facing a crisis
or going through tough times. This weekend a
Stephen Minister will speak at all of the
Masses and right after Mass St. Gianna
Stephen Ministry members will be available to
answer any questions about the ministry.
Please take time to meet them over coffee and
Donuts in the Gathering Area of the church.
Due to the upcoming holiday, John Patrick Publishing has informed us of the following bulletin transmission deadline:
November 30 bulletin is due by 12:00 noon on
Friday, November 21st.
We kindly ask you to please submit to the Parish office by tomorrow, Monday, November 10,
(either by mail or email) all articles/
announcements you wish to appear in the Parish bulletin during the month of November.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Monday, December 8, 2014
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Holy Day of Obligation
Mass Schedule is as follows:
Monday, December 8 at 8:30 AM
Monday, December 8 at 5:30 PM
From the Desk of Miss Millie DiCicco,
Coordinator of Religious Education
E-mail: [email protected]
Monday, December 8 at 7:00 PM (Spanish)
Religious Education Office Winter Hours
Mondays 9:00am to 7:00pm
Tuesdays - 9:00am to 12:30pm
Sacramental Preparation for Reconciliation should be completed by November 24. All papers should by
handed into the Religious Education
office.
Home School Students
Mark your calendars!!
Testing Unit 2, November 18th
Sodality Members
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER
he Annual Sodality Christmas Dinner will be held
on Tuesday December 2, 2014 at 6:00 PM at
the Crab Trap in Somers Point. Tickets are $30 each
(choice of three delicious entrees) and can be purchased by calling Hilda at 646-2933. Time is short. Get
your tickets as early as possible; it promises to be a
delightful evening.
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Remember ALWAYS to give thanks
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THE DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA
T
oday the liturgy celebrates the dedication of the Lateran Basilica, called “mother and head of all the churches of the city and
the world.” Today’s feast celebrates a mystery that is always relevant: God’s desire to build a spiritual temple in the world, a community that worships him in spirit and truth (cf. John 4:23-24). But
this observance also reminds us of the importance of the material
buildings in which the community gathers to celebrate the praises of
God. Every community therefore has the duty to take special care of
its own sacred buildings, which are a precious religious and historical patrimony. For this we call upon the intercession of Mary Most
Holy, that she helps us to become, like her, the “House of God,” living temple of his love.
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CELEBRATION
DECEMBER 14, 2014 AT 1:00 PM
ur Parish will observe the Feast of the Patroness of the Americas, Our Lady of Guadalupe on
Sunday, December 14, 2014. Mass in Spanish at 1:00 PM; Fiesta with food will follow immediately in the Family Memorial Center, the Parish Hall. The Spanish community of the parish is conducting a Raffle to underwrite the expenses of the Mariachi’s appearance. Chances are available at
the Parish office Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM-4:00PM. The cost is $5.00 each or five for $20. Your
support will be greatly appreciated.
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HELP US TO SERVE YOU
D
o you receive regular mailing from St. Gianna Beretta Molla Parish (holiday information, collection envelopes)? If so, you are formally registered. Thank you for registering. If you are not receiving regular mailings
from us and usually join us for worship, please register! Help us to know you and to serve your needs. Registration
forms can be taken from the racks at the church doors (English (yellow); Spanish (green). Parish registration is important in planning for Sacraments (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, and Matrimony). Also, enables the
parish to provide Certificates of Eligibility --required to serve as Godparent (Baptism) or Sponsor (Confirmation).
Stewardship Reflection
Stewardship of Treasure
Collection Report
W
e are called to help God
build His kingdom on earth.
We are His eyes, ears, hands and
voice on Earth. By giving of our
“first fruits” of our time, talent and
treasure we help fulfill God’s call.
Are you doing all you can to help?
Do you spend time in prayer every
day? Do you participate in one or
the many parish ministries? Do you
give generously in the offertory collection each week?
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November 1-2, 2014
he Parish is profoundly
grateful to the parishioners
and visitors for their faithful and
generous support. St. Gianna’s
l ast w e ek e nd Coll e cti on
amounted to $9,946.
Thank You!!
W
e are sincerely thankful to you for your
cooperation in using contribution envelopes each Sunday. It shows not only good
example but helps us in our
system of running your parish since donations are recorded by envelope number.
GOD BLESS YOU FOR IT!!
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PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS THE SICK OF OUR PARISH
AND THOSE WHO ARE IN NURSING HOMES AND IN HOSPITALS
ATTENTION!!
Be A Server At The Altar!
Now we are recruiting new Altar Servers.
Children who are in 4th grade and up and
who have received first Holy Communion,
are most welcome. Please if you are interested
in becoming an Altar Server contact the parish office (646-5611).
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, and Katie Gerace Figlus.
CELTIC TWILIGHT CHRISTMAS
PLEASE JOIN PHIL COULTER- ANDY COONEY
AND THE IRISH POPS ORCHESTRA
DECEMBER 6, 2014 @ 7:30 PM
TD BANK ARTS CENTER, SEWELL, NJ
Proceeds will support the South Jersey Scholarship Fund which provides scholarships for financial assistance to attend Catholic Schools.
Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish, Atlantic City
has made arrangement for transportation by
bus for those who wish to attend. Tickets are
$50 each (bus +concert). If you are interested
please call Marcie at 609-344-0287.
O
ur parish hosts “Bingo”
on Wednesday and Saturday mornings at 10 a.m in the
Family Memorial Center, Parish
Hall. Doors open at 8:00 AM. Come and join us!
$1,000 in prize money, instant winners and progressive jackpots! Also, coffee, bagels, donuts and
lots of fun.
C
ome and join us!! We meet
the 2nd & 4th Wednesday
of the month in the Family Memorial Center at 1:00 PM. Light
refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome!
S
aint Gianna Prayer group
meets every Tuesday from
10:00 to 11:00 AM in the Family Memorial Center--Parish Hall. Everyone is
welcome.
O
n Saturdays evening and
Sunday morning Masses,
family and friends whose Mass is
being offered for a loved one are
invited to bring up the Offertory Gifts at the
Mass. Before the Mass begins, please notify one
of the ushers of your intent.
S
aint Gianna’s Extraordinary Ministers of Holy
Communion are readily available to bring Communion to
the homes of the sick on a schedule agreeable to
the sick person. If you or someone that you know
is a shut-in and would like to receive the sacraments, please let us know by contacting the Parish office.
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NOVEMBER 9, 2014
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.
CHILD ASSAULT PREVENTION SESSIONS
he Office of Child and Youth Protection is announcing CAP sessions. CAP is the safe environment training program for adults who have regular
contact with minors. Attendance is required in order
to comply with the USCCB’s Charter for the Protection of
Children and Young People. The policy of the diocese is
that adults will attend CAP once every five years.
CAP 1 teaches attendees to recognize child abuse and
neglect and how to report to the proper authorities.
CAP 2 is NO More Bullies, No More Victims and is a
workshop on bullying awareness and bullying prevention. Cyber bullying is also addressed. Both sessions
are 90 minutes.
CAP 3 is called Cyber-Empowerment and is a workshop
which promotes adults understanding of cyber activity
of youth while teaching them realistic ways to help
children keep their own rights and guard the rights of
others in the cyber-sphere.
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Each presentation is 90 minutes. Adults who are new
employees or volunteers should attend CAP 1 before
attending CAP 2 or CAP 3. The following sessions will
be offered in November:
CAP 1: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 7:00 pm at St.
Maximilian Kolbe, Marmora, Extension.
CAP 2: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 7:00 pm at
St. Vincent de Paul, Mays Landing, Church.
To attend one of these classes, please call the CAP
registration line in the Office of Child and Youth
Protection at (856) 583-6165 or email at
[email protected] to register
A
s days shorten and temperatures become crisp St. Gianna
Outdoor Rosary members would like
to invite you to pray the Rosary
every Monday at 7:00PM at Our
Lady of Sorrows Church (crying
room). We are looking forward to meeting
again on the grounds of our parish in front of St.
Bernadette Statue in May 2015.
Mark Your Calendar!!
Parish Advent Retreat
Saturday, December 13, 2014
11:00AM-3:30PM
Speakers include Fr. Jon Thomas and Most Rev.
Dennis Sullivan, Bishop of Camden. More details to follow!
A Holy Spirit Tradition Returns
Mark Your Calendar!
Join fellow alumni, students, parents and the
entire Holy Spirit Family as they celebrate Holy
Spirit High School’s 50th Anniversary in Absecon, NJ.
The Homecoming Bonfire...is Back!
November 26, 2014 6:00-8:00PM
Ed Byrnes Stadium
Alumni, come back and celebrate your SPARTAN PRIDE! Enjoy a great night of friends, food
& festivities!
Thanksgiving Day Gridiron Rivalry
November 27, 2014 10:00AM
Ed Byrnes Stadium
Be there to cheer on the Spartans as they take on
the Vikings of ACHC in this Thanksgiving tradition!
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DOMINGO 9 DE NOVIEMBRE, 2014
DEDICACIÓN DE LA BASĺLICA DE SAN JUAN DE LETRÁN
L
os preparativos para la gran celebración en honor a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Patrona de
las Américas, que se llevará a cabo el día domingo 14 de diciembre, ya han comenzado. Estamos en búsqueda de voluntarios que quieran colaborar con las tareas del evento y la organización
del mismo. Si usted esta interesado en donar su Tiempo, Talento o Tesoro no dude en comunicarse
con la oficina parroquial de lunes a viernes o al finalizar la Misa (viernes y domingo) con Erick
Durán, María Isabel Durán o María Isabel Cerón. Su contribución, cualquiera sea (tiempo, talento,
flores, bebidas, bocadillos, arroz, frijoles o algun otro platillo de su país natal), será inmensamente
agradecida.
O
tro punto muy importante, es que con el objetivo de recaudar fondos para decorarar nuestra
iglesia con arreglos florales y tambien para agazajar a todos los invitados en la festividad que
se llevará a cabo inmediatamente despues de la Misa, en el Salón Grande, con Mariachis y mucho
más, necesitamos unir esfuerzos para vender los tickets que ya están a la venta. Usted puede comprar un ticket por $5 o cinco tickets por $20. Desea vender tickets? No dude en solicitarlos (hay un
hermoso premio reservado para aquellos que vendan 50 tickets). Los tickets están disponibles al finalizar la Misa (Viernes y Domingos) en las puertas de la iglesia y también en la oficina parroquial.
Confiamos que con la ayuda de Dios y la colaboración de toda la comunidad la festividad en honor
a nuestra Madre Celestial será un hermoso testimonio de fe, unidad y mucha alegría. Gracias!!
Grupo de Oración Parroquial de Santa Gianna
Atención Comunidad!!
E
l Grupo de Oración de nuestra parroquia se reune
todos los martes de 7:00 a 8:00 PM en la iglesia.
Invite a sus familiares y amigos y únase a nuestra
oración. Todos son bienvenidos!!
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o invitamos a que nos acompañe a rezar el Santísimo
Rosario todos los viernes antes de
Misa, 6:30 PM. Marque su calendario y únase para que juntos elevemos nuestras oraciones a nuestra Santa Madre.
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BIENVENIDOS Y GRACIAS POR ESTAR AQUI!!
A
proximadamente dos años antes de que yo entrara al seminario, el Papa San Juan Pablo II emitió la carta de Exhortación Apostólica PASTORES DABO VOBIS (les daré Pastores). La Carta Apostólica recibió su nombre por Jeremías
3:15, que dice: “les daré pastores según mi corazón.” Aquí Dios está prometiendo a su pueblo pastores, es decir líderes religiosos, quienes van a pastorear a su pueblo con amor divino; llevándolo a vivir la alianza.
San Juan Pablo aplica este pasaje a la Iglesia, el Pueblo de Dios. El tema central de la Carta es que menciona al sacerdote
como otro Cristo (un Cristo transformado), indicando apacentar, educar y santificar en el nombre de Jesucristo. Esta vocación es una cita, un llamado de Dios, un llamado al que el hombre responde con amor, ofreciéndose totalmente como un
regalo a la Iglesia, siguiendo el ejemplo de Cristo. El sacerdote debe tener por lo tanto el corazón de Cristo, y guiar al pueblo
a vivir la nueva alianza establecida por nuestro Señor.
Jesús nos dice “la cosecha es abundante pero los trabajadores pocos, por eso pidan al dueño de la cosecha que mande trabajadores para recogerla” (San Mateo 9:37-38). Esto no solo significa que debemos orar por vocaciones sino que también somos responsables por fomentarlas, inclusive las vocaciones sacerdotales. Esto comienza en casa. “La familia Cristiana, que
es verdaderamente una ‘Iglesia domestica’, siempre ha ofrecido y continua ofreciendo condiciones favorables para el nacimiento de vocaciones. Sin embargo, como en la actualidad la realidad de la familia Cristiana se encuentra en peligro de extinción, debemos de dar aun más importancia al trabajo pastoral que se hace en el nombre de la familia, para que ellas mismas,
aceptando generosamente el regalo de la vida humana, puedan ser ‘como si fuesen, el primer seminario’ donde los niños pueden adquirir desde el principio una conciencia de piedad, oración y amor por la Iglesia” (Patores dabo bobis, 41).
Todas las vocaciones comienzan en casa, incluso la vocación sacerdotal. Los padres deben ayudar a fomentar estas vocaciones por medio de su ejemplo. El hogar debe ser el lugar donde la fe es enseñada, practicada y vivida. Arte religioso y oraciones deberían de ser más comunes en nuestras casas que logotipos de equipos deportivos y chismes locales. El hogar necesita
ser el lugar donde la vocación fundamental de la santidad, que se obtiene siendo un discípulo de Jesucristo, fructifica; especialmente hoy, el fruto del matrimonio y del sacerdocio.
Oremos para que estos trabajadores sean enviados, estos pastores con el corazón de Cristo. San Pablo habla de estos pastores cuando dice que Dios “concedió a unos ser apóstoles y a otros profetas, a otros evangelistas y a otros ser pastores y maestros, para preparar a los santos para el trabajo del ministerio, para hacer crecer el cuerpo de Cristo, hasta que todos lleguemos
a estar unidos en la fe y en el conocimiento del Hijo de Dios, para llegar a ser hombres perfectos y alcanzar la madurez y el
desarrollo que corresponde a la estatura de Cristo” (Eficios 4:11-13). Es el sacerdote con el corazón de Cristo quien nos prepara, a los santos, para vivir nuestra fe en todo lo que hacemos cada día.
Invitemos y alentemos por medio de nuestras oraciones y ejemplo a los jóvenes para que puedan responder generosamente a
semejante vocación.
Domingo 9 de Noviembre
Festividad de Nuestra Señora de los Treinta y Tres
Patrona de la República de Uruguay
L
a imagen de la Virgen, tallada en cedro por los indios guaraníes en las Misiones Jesuíticas,
mide 36 cm de alto y sus vestiduras parece que se mueven al viento por la abundancia de sus
pliegues. Es asociada históricamente a la Gesta Libertadora. En 1825 los miembros de la Asamblea
de la Florida, quienes redactaran el Acta de la Declaratoria de la Independencia Nacional, visitaron
espontáneamente la imagen de la Virgen María que se encontraba en un rancho contiguo al de la
asamblea. Desde ese momento se la conoce como la Virgen de los Treinta y Tres, y hoy es la patrona del país (así la nombró el Papa Juan Pablo II en una de sus visitas a Uruguay). La imagen fue
coronada canónicamente en 1961, por concesión de Su Santidad el Papa Juan XXIII; quien al año
siguiente la proclamó oficialmente "Patrona del Uruguay." Actualmente la imagen de la Virgen
recorre varios pueblos de Florida y en el marco de la celebración se realiza el recital “Uruguay le Canta a la Virgen de los
Treinta y Tres” donde participan destacados artistas nacionales. Además, se realiza una peregrinación a su Santuario desde
todos los lugares de la nación que convoca a todos los obispos del país y a miles de peregrinos. Felicidades Uruguay!
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ARMANDO CON EL PADRE ARMANDO
Iglesias y Catedrales
C
ada Obispo tiene su catedral, es decir su lugar desde donde predica oficialmente sus enseñanzas, como sucesor de los apóstoles. Así, nuestro Obispo Denis Sullivan tiene como lugar oficial la
Catedral en la Diócesis de Camden. El Papa es también obispo, junto con los demás obispos del mundo. Y también el Papa tiene su
catedral, que muchos piensan que es el Vaticano, o más específicamente la Basílica de San Pedro y San Pablo. Pero no es así. La Catedral del Papa es la Basílica de San Juan de Letrán, situada en la ciudad
de Roma, pero en diferente lugar que el Vaticano. El nombre oficial
es Archibasilica Sanctissimi Salvatoris, y es la más antigua y la de mayor
rango entre las cuatro basílicas mayores de Roma. Tiene el título
honorífico de «Omnium urbis et orbis ecclesiarum mater et caput» (madre y
cabeza de toda las iglesias de la tierra), por ser la sede episcopal del
papa. Fue consagrada por el papa San Silvestre en el año 324. En el
siglo III el emperador Nerón la adquirió, para su imperio. Este palacio pasó después a manos del emperador Constantino I.
La tradición cristiana indica que los terrenos y el palacio fueron donados al obispo de Roma, como una señal de reconocimiento del
cristianismo como la religión oficial del Imperio Romano. Los demás elementos que circundan el edificio principal de esta Basílica
tienen historias fantásticas, que nos llevarían muchos libros de estudio para poder comprenderlas. Baste mencionar que tienen un gran
baptisterio con forma típica de los baptisterios de los primeros siglos,
cuando el bautismo se hacía por inmersión; un claustro con magníficos jardines y un palacio. Cerca de esta basílica está otro edificio que
contiene la Escalera Santa, cuyos escalones, traídos de Tierra Santa,
son según la tradición los mismos que subió Cristo en el palacio de
Pilato. No se permite subirlos a pie. Los devotos los suben de rodillas. En el interior, se destacan las gigantescas estatuas de los doce
apóstoles.
M
e llamo Arturo Pérez y tengo 34 años.
Participo en nuestra parroquia colectando la ofrenda, formando parte del Comité Guadalupano, y también soy ministro
de la Eucaristía, lo que me permite estar
siempre esforzándome por seguir a Dios.
Disfruto compartir películas con mis hijos,
jugar básquetbol y pasear en bicicleta. Lo
que más me gusta de mi parroquia es que
tiene personas de muchos países y así se
tienen muchas oportunidades de aprender
cosas nuevas. Me gustaría que en nuestra
parroquia se ofreciera un curso para poder
aprender más de la Biblia.
Para nuestras culturas hispanas el templo es un lugar muy importante
al que debemos un gran respeto. Por eso, para ayudar a transmitir
esa cultura insistimos mucho en elementos exteriores que nos ayudan
a entrar en los elementos interiores: ropa adecuada, silencio, no alimentos, no aparatos electrónicos que puedan interrumpir, tanto a
nosotros como a otras personas. Los judíos amaban su templo y
estaban orgullosos de él, porque les daba una identidad. Para ellos el
templo era parte central en sus vidas, a tal punto que quienquiera que
pretendiera causarles daño, sabía que destruirles el templo y profanárselos era la mayor afrenta que se les pudiera hacer.
Jesús mismo sabía de esto y les advertía a quienes admiraban la belleza y el esplendor del templo: "De esto que ven, llegará el día en que no quedará piedra sobre piedra" (Lc 21, 5-6). No significa que Jesús no sintiera
nada por el templo, de ser así, ¿de dónde hubiera sacado el coraje
para correr a los cambistas que hacían sus negocios ahí? Los templos
son importantes, desde luego. Pero son más importantes las personas
que acuden a ellos en busca de un encuentro con Dios. Por eso los
cambistas fueron despedidos por Jesús, porque ellos no iban al templo a encontrarse con Dios, sino a otros asuntos. Digo hoy que
bienaventurados son los que le dan el justo valor a los templos y los
respetan, haciendo de ellos un lugar de encuentro con Dios y con los
demás seres humanos.
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