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DIOCESE OF CHARLESTON
Our Lady Star of the Sea
Catholic Church
1100 8th Avenue N., N. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29582
SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
January 18, 2015
Rev. D. Anthony Droze
Pastor
Rev. Michael P. Cassabon
Parochial Vicar
Rev. José O. Cheverria Jimenez
Parochial Vicar
Hispanic Ministry
Sr. Glafira G. Ortega HCJS
Deacons
Robert J. Tyson
Andrew F. Stoshak
Richard M. Flenke
Peter M. Casamento
Masses
Sunday Vigil (Saturday) 5:00 PM
Sunday - 8:00, 10:00, 12:00 Noon
Misa en Español 1:30 PM
Signing for the Deaf
4th Sunday 10:00 AM
Daily: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM
1st Saturday 8:00 AM
Confessions
Saturday 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Parish Office
Phone: 843-249-2356
Fax: 843-249-8514
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
Website: www.olssnmb.com
E-Mail: [email protected]
A Ministry of Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish
Sheila Durante, Principal
843-390-4108
web: www.htcatholicschoolmyrtlebeach.com
e-mail: [email protected]
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church
Rev. D. Anthony Droze
PRAYER AND WORSHIP
Pastor
843-249-2356 Ext. 17
MASS INTENTIONS
January 17, 2015 through January 25, 2015
Rev. Michael P. Cassabon
Parochial Vicar
843-249-2356 Ext 23
Rev. J. Orlando Cheverria Jimenez
Parochial Vicar
843-249-2356 Ext. 29
Hispanic Ministry
Sr. Glafira G. Ortega HCJS
843-249-2356 Ext.29
OLSS Outreach Ministry
843-249-2356 Ext. 13
[email protected]
Catholic Charities
843-438-3108
Administrative Offices
Business Manager
Linda Britzke
843-249-2356 Ext. 10
[email protected]
Director of Music Ministry
Deb Main
843-249-2356
[email protected]
Co-Directors of Religious Education
Charlotte Watkins
Angel Roesch Hairston
843-249-2356 Ext. 22
[email protected]
[email protected]
Director of Youth Ministry
Cindy McCloskey
843-249-2356 Ext. 25
[email protected]
Faith Formation Ministry
Dorothy Foss, Chairperson
843-249-5261
[email protected]
Director of Maintenance
Steve Speedling
843-249-2356 Ext. 12
[email protected]
Sat. 01/17
5:00 PM
Sun. 01/18
8:00 AM
10:00 AM
12:00 N
1:30 PM
Mon. 01/19
8:00 AM
Tue. 01/20
8:00 AM
Wed.01/21
8:00 AM
8:30 AM
6:00 PM
Thu. 01/22
8:00 AM
Fri. 01/23
8:00 AM
6:00 PM
Sat. 01/24
5:00 PM
Sun. 01/25
8:00 AM
10:00 AM
12:00 N
1:30 PM
1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42
Deceased Members of the Callahan Family (Henriette Callahan)
1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42
Hal Todd (Michel Heroux)
Bernice Kovich (Tom & Nancy Kovich)
Harry “Bud “ Frost (Wife, Rose)
Pro Populo (for the People of the Parish)
Heb 5:1-10; Mk 2:18-22
Special Intention for Shirley & Jim Ranieri (Fr. Droze)
Rose Coppola (Fran & Nello Signorino)
Heb 6:10-20; Mk 2:23-28
George Wolff (Timber Ridge Village)
Michael Loparo (Timber Ridge Village)
Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Mk 3:1-6
Domenick Annese (Jack & Valerie Knox)
No Mass @ Holy Trinity
No Mass @ Church of Resurrection
Heb 7:25—8:6; Mk 3:7-12
Rose Hickey (Charles & Charlotte Hobson)
William E. Lenihan, Jr. (Evelyn)
Heb 8:6-13; Mk 3:13-19
Jeanne Kirk (Ronald & Dorothy Boivin)
Leonard Brim (Elaine Powers) @ Church of Resurrection
Jon 3:1-5, 10; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20
Matthew Damato (Flo & Bob Long)
Jon 3:1-5, 10; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20
Dorothy D”Aloia (Dorina & Paul Ponessi)
Joseph Savarese (Connie & Hank Gouveia)
Pro Populo (for the People of the Parish)
Special Intention for the Ortuño Diaz Family
RECENTLY DECEASED
Kindly pray for the repose of the soul of the following
who recently passed away and all who grieve:
Charles Henry Devine
SANCTUARY LAMP INTENTION
Office Staff
Rosie Plank
843-249-2356 Ext. 11
[email protected]
The sanctuary lamp will burn in memory of
Dorothy D’Aloia
from Audrey & Paul Michal.
Vicki McCambley
843-249-2356 Ext. 24
[email protected]
FLOWER INTENTION
Lucy Garcia
843-249-2356 Ext. 27
[email protected]
If you would like to give an arrangement in Honor or in Memory of a loved
one or for a Special Intention, please call the Church Office.
Each arrangement is $40.00.
Second Sunday In Ordinary Time
PRAYER AND WORSHIP
OLSS PRE-LENTEN MISSION
"A SPIRITUALITY FOR
RELATIONSHIPS"
CELEBRATING THE EUCHARIST
Presenter:
Fr. Simeon Gallagher, OFMCap
January 26 - 29, 2015 (Monday - Thursday)
Mission will take place after the 8am Mass in the Banquet
Hall OR 6pm in the Church
The topics:
"Sustaining Good Relationships: Faith as Foundation"
"Communication in Relationships: Prayer as Model"
"Breaking Relationships: Sin as Interpersonal"
"Building Better Relationships: Graces for Growth"
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will follow the
Wednesday evening session. Area priests will be available
to hear confessions. This will be our Lenten Penance
service.
We encourage you to invite your neighbors - the speaker
welcomes all (Catholics and non-Catholics) to this adult
only mission. There will be refreshments at the morning
session.
CELEBRATE WORLD DAY OF THE SICK
on Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes
with Our Lady Ark of the Covenant Praesidium Legion of
Mary with a Special Mass to honor the sick and infirm and
their caretakers on Wednesday, February 11th, at 10:00 AM.
at Our Lady Star of the Sea. Anointing of the Sick will
follow the Mass. We will be giving out Lourdes Water as a
remembrance of this special day. Spread the word. This
is a very special occasion for those who ordinarily find it
difficult to get to mass. A l l a r e w e l c o m e .
THERE WILL BE NO 8:00 AM MASS ON THIS DATE.
The Order of Worship begins at # 166
Gathering:
Glory and Praise to Our God # 606
Gloria
Psalm 40: Here I Am # 49
Readings begin at # 1096
GOSPEL ALLEUIA - chanted
Creed: #174 & also on inside front cover
Gifts: Here I Am, Lord # 777
Holy, Holy, Holy - Creation # 198
Memorial Acclamation # 200
Amen # 202
Lamb Of God # 204
Communion: Pan De Vida # 920
Recessional:
Let There Be Peace on Earth # 829
POLISH MASS
A Polish Mass will be celebrated at St. Andrew on Sunday,
January 25th, at 1 PM.
MASS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
The 10:00 AM Mass on the 4th Sunday of
the month will be signed as a service to
those in need in our community. If you
know of anyone who is hearing impaired,
please invite them to attend.
EVANGELIZATION
R.C.I.A. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
The R.C.I.A. is a process of spiritual conversion and growth, over time, in one’s relationship
with God and the Church.
It is a faith journey where adults are fully welcomed into the Catholic Church. If you’re
interested in exploring a relationship with Jesus Christ; inquiring about the Catholic Church; becoming
Catholic; and being fully initiated into the Catholic Church through the celebration of the Sacraments of
Baptism, Confirmation & Eucharist,
WE WELCOME YOU!
For more information about the R.C.I.A. process, please contact Deacon Bob at the Church Office.
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
HOLYTRINITYCATHOLICSCHOOL
A Ministry of Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
Catholic Schools Week will begin on January 25th with Mass at 10:00am at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic
Church. Various other activities will be planned for that week. Most importantly, registration for Holy Trinity
Catholic School will begin that week with an Open House on Tuesday, January 27th. If you wish to register a child
or know of anyone who is looking for an excellent school, please remember to attend the open house on the 27th.
Further information will be given in next week’s bulletin.
FIELD TRIPS
Recently, Holy Trinity Catholic School students from grades 4, 5, 6 and 7 journeyed to Mepkin
Abbey to view the Creche display. School faculty members have planned a field trip each month for
our older students as well as our younger ones. The older students in this picture have also been to
Playcard, an environmental center, and the Planetarium in North Carolina. Our younger students
made a trip to the beach to help keep the beach clean, they have gone twice to the North Myrtle
Beach library for story time and traveled to Thompson Farm in October. You can be proud of our
students as they have always been commended for their good behavior and their listening skills.
ANNUAL FUND
The Annual Fund appeal is ongoing. The funds raised through this appeal will be used to improve our outdoor facilities, such as our
playground, basketball court and possibly, provide a shelter for picnicking and a track for cross country. Thank you for the donations
already received and for those yet to come. If you did not receive the appeal literature, please call the school at 843-390-4108 and a
packet will be mailed to you or, if you would like to make a donaon, please simply send it to the school marked “Annual Appeal.”
Many Thanks to our Parish Family who supported me
with mass intentions, prayers and healing thoughts
during my recent illness. Marlene and I were humbled
by and grateful for your spiritual support.
Harry Walker
OLSS YOUTH GROUP
Youth Group meets every Wednesday
from 7:00 - 8:30PM
All High School Students Are Welcome
FaithFormation
OLSS SPIRITUAL BOOK CLUB
The Book Club meets the fourth Wednesday of each month from 9-11:30
am [Exceptions will be announced as they occur]. For your convenience,
books will be available for purchase in the Parish gift shop.
Snowbirds are welcome.
Registration not needed. Come when you are able, know we will miss you
when you can’t.
Winter Book Selections
January 21:The Greatest Miracle In The World - Og Mandino
February 24: The Mystery of Joseph - Fr. Marie-Dominique
Philippe OP
March 25: Can You Drink the Cup? ~ Henry J.M. Nouwen
For questions: call Kim Balbach 1-910-579-1706 or email me at
[email protected] subject line: book club
“Men's Spirituality Gathering”
for Our Lady Star of the Sea.
Men, kindly join us for a positive way to kick start the weekend
with light refreshments, HIS gospel words, discussions and
fellowship. Free readings sent to your email or at table. Please
RSVP to Henry Karasch.
Friday, January 23th at 9:30 - 11:00AM
Parish Hall, Room D.
Respectfully, Henry Karasch, 910 579-3127, or email at
[email protected]
2015 Faith Formation Calendar - January to June
March - 3, 10, 17 and 24
Tuesday evenings - 6pm - Church Hall
Presenter: Fr. Michael Cassabon
"
The Church of the Eucharist"
April 14 - June 2 - (8 weeks)
Tuesdays - 9 am to 11 am -- Room A and B
Facilitators: Pat Graney and Mary Modica
The Great Adventure - A Quick Journey through the Bible
June 9, 16 and 23 9:30 am to 11 am - Tuesdays - Banquet Hall
Presenter: Fr. Michael Cassabon
"
Signs, Symbols and the Sacraments"
The following will continue in 2015:
weekly Catholic Scripture Study, monthly Spiritual Book
Club and bi-monthly Men's Spirituality Group.
A "Forgiveness" Workshop will be offered - Dates to be
announced.
Second Sunday In Ordinary Time
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church
COMMUNITY BUILDING
THIS WEEK
Mon. Jan. 19 Legion of Mary 9:00 - 10:00AM
Prayer Shawl Ministry 10:00 AM - 12 Noon
Board Games & Cards 12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM
Rosary Makers 2:30 - 4:00 PM
Hispanic AA Meeting 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Narcotics Anonymous 8:00 - 9:00 PM
Tue. Jan. 20 RCIA 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Murder Mystery Dinner 6:00 - 11:00 PM
Hispanic AA Meeting 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Hispanic Al - Anon Meeting 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Wed. Jan. 21 Quilters 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Crafters 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Spiritual Book Club 9:00 AM - 12:00Noon
Parkinson’s Support Group 2:00 - 4:00PM
CCD 6:00 - 7:15 PM
Youth Group Meeting 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Baptism Class 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Narcotics Anonymous 8:00 - 9:00 PM
Thur. Jan. 22 Catholic Scripture Study 9:30 - 11:30 AM
AA Meeting 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM
Our Lady’s Kitchen 4:30 - 6:00 PM
Cantor Rehearsal 5:00 - 5:30 PM
Choir Rehearsal 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Boy Scouts 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Columbiettes 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Fri. Jan. 23 Eucharistic Adoration 8:30 AM - 4:30
Men's Spirituality Group 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Church Office Closes at Noon
Benediction 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Prayer Vigil GS Citizens for Life 7:00 PM
Reception GS Citizens for Life 8:00 PM
Sat. Jan. 24 Church Cleaners - between 6:30 -10:00 AM
AA Meeting 8:30 - 10:00
SCCCW Retreat 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Sun Jan. 25 CCD 3 - 4 year olds 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Narcotics Anonymous 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Welcome the Visiting Madonna - While we are encouraged
to embrace Jesus’ cross, perhaps the next best thing we can
do as the faithful is to turn to the Blessed Mother for
guidance…”Blessed Mother, please help me.” As human
beings, we can’t do everything. But the Blessed Mother can go
to her Son Jesus and do wonders.
The Knights of Columbus are offering intimate prayer devotions
in your own homes to all parishioners so that every family may
experience visitation for one week from our Visiting Madonna.
Families will begin to experience a sense of peace, quiet and
reflection while saying the Rosary as a family with Our Lady.
The family that prays together stays together.
If you are
interested in participating in welcoming the Visiting Madonna,
please call Sam Konrad at (843) 399-7003 or email him at
[email protected].
This week, The Visiting Madonna will be presented
to Grace & Frank Ceruzzi at the 12:00 Noon Mass.
ANNUAL PRAYER VIGIL FOR LIFE
ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2015
Grand Strand Citizens for Life Annual Prayer Vigil will be held
at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in North Myrtle
Beach at 7:15 PM on Friday, January 23rd.
This
interdenominational event will have Pastors from six Churches
on the Grand Strand leading prayers for a greater respect for Life
from conception to natural death. There is no charge for the
event that marks the anniversary of Roe v. Wade in 1973. Since
that time 42 years ago, over 52 million babies have been aborted
in our nation.
Refreshments will be served immediately following the service.
All are invited to attend.
Please call John Kost on 843-626-8684 or go to the GSCL
website (makethelifechoice.org) for additional information.
The Knights of Columbus Annual
St. Valentine’s Dinner Dance
Saturday, February 14th, 2015 from 7:00 - 11:00 PM
Tickets will be available at the OLSS Ticket Office after all
masses starting January 10th, and at the ticket Office starting
Monday, January 12th from 9:00 AM - 12 Noon; Wednesday,
from 12 Noon - 4:00PM and Friday from 9:00 AM - 12 Noon.
Tickets will also be available for purchase at the Sunshine
Cleaners, 6th Avenue S., NMB.
Tickets sales will end February 8th, 2015.
The price of the tickets is $25.00 per person or 45.00 per couple.
The menu includes Salad w/Balsamic Vinaigrette, Ham w/
Glazed Sauce, Green Beans w/ Bacon, Sweet Potato Casserole,
Rolls & Butter, Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, Chocolate Cake,
Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks, Tea & Coffee.
Entertainment will be provided by Donnie & Susan Trexler.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT WILL BE
PRESENTED TO HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL.
Silent Auction
"Interested in Becoming a Member of the Knights of
Columbus, call 399-1593."
“Whatever happened to kindness?
Recovering the lost art of being kind!”
Sponsored by the SCCCW Pee Dee Deanery
Our Lady Star of the Sea
1100 8th Avenue North, NMB
Saturday, January 24, 2015 9:00AM
$15.00 per person
includes morning refreshments, lunch & beverages
(Reservations Only - No Walk - Ins)
Make checks payable to “Pee Dee Deanery”
Name ____________________________________________
Address __________________________________________
Church Affiliation __________________________________
Telephone No. _______________Amount Paid ___________
Mail reservation form and payment to Caroline Paulhus, 1407 St.
Thomas Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (843-692-9932) or
Marlene Grover, 513 13th Avenue North; Surfside Beach, SC
29575 (843-283-4445).
Second Sunday In Ordinary Time
SOCIAL OUTREACH
The Vocations Office of the Diocese of Charleston is hosting a
discernment retreat for men (Ages 18-49) on
February 6-8, 2015 at White Oak Conference
Center, Winnsboro SC. If you’re interested in
learning more about Christian discipleship,
discernment and the different vocations of the
church, please consider this retreat. Registration
is now open!
Visit www.CharlestonVocations.com for information and to sign
up online, or contact the Office of Vocations at 1-800-660-4102.
To OLSS parish members; Your generous donations have
allowed the Prayer Shawl Ministry to offer comfort and warmth
to the sick, homeless and others in need.
We have been able to create over 160 lap robes and shawls,
175 hats, 67 scarfs and over 100 items for babies. These items
have been distributed throughout our community. This includes
OLSS Life Changing Ministry, Our Lady’s Kitchen, local dialysis
and cancer centers and the Neo-natal unit at McLeod Hospital.
We also donated items to OLSS craft fair.
We hope you know how much your continued support means to
our ministry. May God Bless you and yours in this New Year.
There are many talented Men and Women in our Parish
with skill sets that can be a tremendous asset as we
develop programs, services and continue to grow. The
development of a database of members of the Parish with
specific skill sets, and those interested in volunteering
would be a real asset. We are currently interested in
Parishioners who have a background in engineering
(electrical, mechanical, drafting), architecture, construction
or interior design.
If you would be interested in volunteering as part of this
data base; and having your skill set on file, please provide
that information to Tom Feldman. He can be reached at
843 455 2860 or [email protected].
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
The North Strand Housing Shelter is in need of Drivers to
transport their residents, from the shelter house to downtown
North Myrtle Beach in the morning and returning to the
residence in late afternoon Monday thru Friday. Each trip
requires not more than 90 minutes of time. The shelter’s van
would be used. No CDL certification required, just a legal
drivers license.
For information, please call Dave Hehir 843 – 272-1682.
Our Lady Star of the Sea Ladies Guild
Annual Card Party/Luncheon
to benefit Mobile Meals of the North Strand
Monday, February 2, 2015, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish Center Banquet Hall
ENTRÉE (Choose One)
1. Roast Beef, Ham, Smoked Turkey, Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Lite Mayo & Spicy Brown Mustard on a 6” Wheat Hoagie
2. Chicken Salad Croissant with Lettuce and Sliced Ripe Tomatoes
3. Grilled Chicken Salad (Fresh Greens, Dried Cranberries, Honey Roasted Almonds, Gorgonzola Cheese, Fresh Tomatoes,
Cucumbers with Sherry Shallot Dressing)
DESSERT (Choose One)
(A) Cheesecake
(B) Carrot Cake
Iced Tea, Lemonade and Coffee
$18.00 Per Person
NAME
LUNCH/DESSERT CHOICE
TYPE OF GAME
PHONE
1. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
7. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
8. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please fill out the names and choices and drop off with checks payable to
“OLSS Ladies Guild” at the church office, the January Guild Meeting or call
Cathey Farley at 798-7306 or Helen Franco at 399-1501.
DEADLINE: January 21, 2015
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church
STEWARDSHIP
OLSS LIFE CHANGING MINISTRY
Please Take Me Shopping With You
Your Help Is A Blessing To Those In Need
Rice A Roni/Zataran’s
Pasta Sauce
Can Tomato Prod.
Salad Dressing
Cleaning Prod./Soap
Can Vegetables
Box Mashed Potato
Pancake Mix/Syrup
Baked Beans
Can Chicken
Hamburger Helper
Hamburger Helper
Tuna / Spam
Can Fruit
Peanut Butter/Jelly
Can Potatoes
Catsup, Mayo, Mustd
Salad Dressing
Saltine Crackers
Toilet Paper
Grits / Rice
Cereal, Hot or Cold
“For I was Hungry and
you gave me food…”
OLSS OUTREACH MINISTRY
Thank you for your continued support for OUR
LADY’S KITCHEN and our families in the Food
Distribution Program. Our need is still great. Many
have had hours cut from work, putting another
strain on the family income this winter season. Our
Food Security program and Our Lady’s Kitchen has
been a real life support for the families who
struggle to make ends meet. Your financial
donations and food contributions are our only
means of support for this growing need in the
North Myrtle Beach Communities.
These programs could not exist without You
Thank You,
and May God Continue to Bless You..
VIRTUS ”PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN”
The Diocese of Charleston and Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic
Church are committed to ensuring the safety of all children and
vulnerable adults. All priests, deacons, sisters, staff members, and
all volunteers who have any contact whatsoever with children and
other vulnerable persons are required to be trained through VIRTUS in how
to provide a safe environment. These same people receive background
screenings in addition to education on how to make the safest environment
possible. Diocesan Office of Child Protection Service: (843) 853-2130, Ext.
209 Diocesan Victim Assistance:(800) 921-8122 OLSS Safe Environment
Coordinator:249-2356.
WEEKLY COLLECTIONS
January 11, 2015
Offertory
Online Giving
Budget
Variance
$ 21,178.00
$ 1,180.00
$ 21,600.00
$
758.00
YTD Offertory
YTD Budget
YTD Variance
$ 600,513.93
$ 579,560.00
$ 20,953.93
THIS WEEK'S SECOND COLLECTION
Church in Latin America
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
The family around the world today faces tremendous
challenges. In Latin America, where Christian values
remain important, many families are wounded by
hostility from the surrounding environment and by
broken relationships within the family. Yet throughout the
hemisphere, the Church continues to point the way to Christ as
the source of hope and healing within the family and in society.
Many family and catechetical ministry projects funded by the
Collection for the Church in Latin America offer families and
communities a way to strengthen, affirm, and celebrate their life
together in faith, offering a different and hopeful vision of
relationships with one another and with God.
In Cuba, migration and economic pressures are only a few of the
many internal and external circumstances that pose threats to
Catholic families, as they strive to practice and share their faith.
A grant requested by the Archdiocese of Havana is addressing
these challenges by forming family pastoral ministers who are
helping nourish families, so they can live an authentic, integrated
experience of faith at home and in the wider community.
Through this project, the archdiocese placed an increased focus
on family ministry, supporting ninety-eight communities with
existing programs. Monthly, one-day meetings are held with the
communities, which includes workshops, interactive exercises,
and best practices for family ministry. The project also promotes
the Rosary and prepared people for both the National Day of
Families held in May and the Annual Diocesan Gathering of
Families held in June of 2014. In addition to the monthly
meetings, a separate retreat was held for the facilitators of the
groups that work with young couples.
Our diocese will take up this collection this weekend. Please be
generous in this collection and take this opportunity to share your
faith with families in Latin America and the Caribbean. Your
support will truly make a difference. Thank you and God bless
you.
In The Lord’s Peace,
Most Reverent Robert E. Gugliemone
Bishop of the Diocese of Charleston
NEXT WEEK’S SECOND COLLECTION
Holy Trinity Catholic School
Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora Estrella del Mar
SEGUNDO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO
Queridos Hermanos:
El Evangelio de este Domingo, nos recuerda la elección de los primeros
discípulos. Es un hermoso relato, que evoca profundamente el proceso y
las diferentes circunstancias de la vocación de aquellos primeros apóstoles
que siguieron a Jesús. También, en la Liturgia de este Domingo, podemos
descubrir varias características de Jesús:
-Jesús es el Cordero de Dios. Es decir, El es nuestra Pascua y nuestro
Salvador. Según la tradición judía, la sangre del cordero pascual, sirvió
de señal en Egipto, para que sus primogénitos se libraran del
exterminio.
Después cada año, para recordar y celebrar tal
acontecimiento, inmolaban un cordero. Jesús inmolado en la cruz es visto
como el Cordero de Dios. El con su muerte en la cruz y con su
resurrección, nos libra de la esclavitud del pecado y nos da vida nueva.
-Jesús es Señor y Maestro. El es quien nos da la verdadera enseñanza de
la vida y de la existencia. Más adelante Jesús también se declara como el
Camino, la Verdad y la Vida.
-Jesús es el Mesías, el Ungido, el Cristo. Es decir, Jesús es el esperado
por el pueblo para liberarlo, quien trae el Reino de Dios, quien cumple todas las promesas de Dios. Jesús es
el Único quien nos salva. Fuera de el, no hay salvación.
-Jesús es Aquel, de quien escribió Moisés en la Ley, y también los Profetas. Jesús es quien implantará una
nueva sociedad, basada en el derecho y la justicia, en la paz y en la verdad, en la defensa de los débiles y
abundancia para todos.
-Jesús es el Rey de Israel. Es otra forma de proclamar que El es el Mesías. El rey para Israel, era quien
ejercía el derecho y la justicia de parte de Dios, el defensor de los pobres y marginados. Jesucristo es el
verdadero Rey de reyes y Señor de señores.
-Jesús es el Hijo de Dios. Este es un título cristiano, con el que la comunidad confesó su fe en Jesús, como
verdadero Dios, después de la pascua.
Pidámosle a la Virgen María, para que ella nos ayude, a seguir a Jesús, al igual que hicieron sus Apóstoles, a
través de las palabras, obras y testimonio de vida.
Dios los bendiga.
Padre Orlando.
Canciones para este Domingo
Entrada:
# 555 Alegría de Vivir
Ofertorio: # 683 Oración de San Francisco
Comunión: # 709 Pescador de Hombres
Salida:
# 714 A Quien Iremos
EVANGELIZACION
CATEQUESIS PARA ADULTOS (R.I.C.A.)
El Rito de Iniciación Cristiana de Adultos es un proceso de conversión y crecimiento espiritual, que toma
tiempo, en nuestra relación con Dios y la Iglesia.
Es un camino de fe donde los adultos están totalmente bienvenidos en la Iglesia Católica. Si usted está
interesado en la exploración de una relación con Jesucristo y se a preguntado acerca de la Iglesia Católica, o
convirtiéndose a la fe católica, la iniciación en la Iglesia Católica a través de la celebración de los sacramentos del
Bautismo, Confirmación y Eucaristía.
LE DAMOS UNA CORDIAL BIENVENIDA!
Para obtener más información acerca del proceso, R.I.C.A. por favor póngase en contacto
con la Hermana Glafira Ortega a los teléfonos 843-742-0341 o 249-2356.
Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
COMPARATIENDO NOTICIAS…..
Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo,
Hoy, la familia enfrenta enormes desafíos en todo
el mundo. En América Latina, en donde los
valores cristianos continúan siendo importantes,
muchas familias sufren debido a las hostilidades
que encuentran en su entorno y por relaciones
quebrantadas dentro de la familia. Sin embargo, en todo el
hemisferio, la Iglesia continúa mostrando el camino hacia
Cristo como fuente de esperanza y de sanación dentro de la
familia y la sociedad. Muchos proyectos de ministerios
familiares y catequéticos, financiados por la Colecta para la
Iglesia en América Latina, ofrecen a familias y comunidades
la manera de fortalecer, afirmar, y celebrar juntas su vida de
fe, ofreciendo una visión diferente y esperanzadora para
relacionarse unos con otros y con Dios.
En Cuba, las presiones migratorias y económicas son solo una
de tantas circunstancias internas y externas que representan
una amenaza para esas familias católicas que luchan por vivir
y compartir su fe. La subvención que solicitó la Arquidiócesis
de La Habana está respondiendo a estos desafíos formando
ministros para la pastoral familiar, quienes ayudarán a las
familias para que éstas puedan vivir una experiencia de fe
auténtica e integrada, tanto en su hogar como en la comunidad
en general.
A través de este proyecto, la arquidiócesis está enfocándose
mucho más en la pastoral familiar, dando su apoyo a noventa
y ocho comunidades con programas existentes. Durante un
día al mes, se realizan reuniones con las comunidades, las
cuales incluyen talleres, ejercicios interactivos y las mejores
prácticas para la pastoral familiar. El proyecto también
promocionó el Rosario y preparó a personas para el Día
nacional de las familias, el cual se realizó en mayo, y para la
Reunión diocesana anual de familias, que se realizó en junio
de 2014. Además de las reuniones mensuales, se realizó por
separado un retiro para los facilitadores de grupo que trabajan
con parejas jóvenes.
Nuestra diócesis realizará esta Colecta el fin de semana del
(poner la fecha aquí). Por favor, sean generosos en esta
colecta y aprovechen de esta ocasión para compartir su fe con
las familias en América Latina y el Caribe. Su apoyo
realmente hará una diferencia. Muchas gracias y que Dios los
bendiga.
Sinceramente suyo en Cristo,
Reverendísimo Robert E. Gugliemone
Obispo de la Diócesis de Charleston
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Para más información sobre la Iglesia en América Latina y
sobre los proyectos financiados por la colecta, por favor
visiten www.usccb.org (busquen “Church in Latin America
Collection Resources”).
CURSO BIBLICO
Hay estudio de la Biblia todos los Lunes
de 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. Y todos los Miércoles de 6:00 – 7:15 P.M.
Aprendamos a defender nuestra fe.
Para mayor información comunicarse
con la Hermana Glafira Ortega a los teléfonos
843-742-0341 o 249-2356
EXPOSICION DEL SANTISIMO
Todos los Jueves hay Hora Santa,
Exposición y Bendición con el
Santísimo. A las 7:00 PM.
INFORMACION
Si necesita alguna información para
algún Sacramento o alguna Celebración
Litúrgica, favor comunicarse con el Padre
Orlando Cheverria, Teléfono : 803-351-9784.
EL SANTO ROSARIO
Si alguien desea llevar la imagen de la Virgen
de Guadalupe y rezar el santo rosario durante
la semana por favor llamar a Sra. Juanita @843-855-7362
BAUTISMOS
La próxima clase para la preparación del sacramento del
Bautismo, será el ultimo Martes del mes a las 6:30 P.M.
(Seis y treinta de la tarde). Deben asistir papás y
padrinos. Los padrinos deben ser católicos y casados por
la Iglesia Católica, o solteros. (Favor no traer niños porque
hacen mucho ruido). Los papás deben hablar antes de la
preparación, con el Padre Orlando.
Colecta de la Semana de:
Enero 11, 2015
Colección Total
$ 22,358.00
Colección de la Comunidad Hispana
incluida en el Total $
690.00
CONFESIONES
Las Confesiones se realizarán todos los Domingos después de
Misa o por cita, favor llamar al Padre Orlando, si necesita el
Sacramento de la Confesión.
CORO
Practica del coro todos los Jueves
a las 8:00 PM después de la Hora Santa
QUINCEAÑERA
Para la celebración de una Quinceañera, los papás y
familiares deben informar al Padre Orlando, al 803-3519784 o al 843-249-8514 mínimo tres meses de anticipación,
para hacer la preparación necesaria.
OLSS Tienda de Libros & Regalos
Horario de la tienda de:
Lunes - Viernes 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
y antes y después de las misas de fin de semana
E-Mail: [email protected] / 843-249-2356 Ext.16