S J G P 84 Carleton Avenue * Central Islip, New York 11722

Phone: 631-234-6535 * Fax: 631-234-7474 * Email: SJOGNO1@AOL.COM Website: www.stjohnofgodparish.org

Rev. Christopher Nowak, Pastor Pastoral Staff

Rev. Freddy Lozano, Associate Pastor Sr. Valerie Scholl, CSJ, Pastoral Associate/Admin. Rev. John Ekwoanya, in Residence Sr. Claudia Allen, CSJ, Apostolado Hispano Dcn. Ronald J. Gillette Ms Carmen Roncal, Pastoral Associate Dcn. René O. Alvarado Mrs. Ana Sullivan, Parish Social Ministry Coordinator

Mrs. Maggie Martin, DRE Mr. Jack Lafferty, Pastoral Associate Fundraising/CMA Mr. Guillermo Felix, Music Ministry Mrs. Eleanor Gould, Organist

AUGUST 2, 2015 EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Parish Center: 631-234-6535

Religious Education: 631-234-4040 Outreach Office: 631-234-1884

Cemetery Office: 631-234-8297

Parish Office Hours: Monday – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

(For Mass Cards)

Emergency Sick Calls Any Time

Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Chapel Sunday: 8:00 AM Church 9:30 AM Church 11:00 AM Chapel (1st Sunday Family Mass)

Bilingual Special Needs Mass

With Special Blessings to the sick 1st Sunday of every month: 4:00PM Chapel

Weekday Masses Monday – Saturday: 9:00 AM Church

Devotions

Miraculous Medal Novena: Monday at 9:00 AM Mass

Sacraments Reconciliation: Saturday at 4:00 PM in the Church

or by appointment. Please call the Parish Center. Baptism: 1st Sunday at 2:00 PM. Parents must register

at the Parish Center at least 1 month before the baptism. Marriage: Those wishing to be married must make arrangements

at least 6 months in advance. Call the Parish Center.

Our Lady of Providence Regional School Pre-K (4 yrs.) through 8th Grade 631-234-1113 or 631-234-6324

www.olprov.org Principal: Ms. Sharon Swift

Apostolado Hispano 631-234-6535

Equipo Pastoral Que Habla Español

Rev. Christopher Nowak, Pastor

Rev. Freddy Lozano, Pastor Asociado

Hna. Claudia Allen, CSJ Sra. Carmen Roncal Sra. Ana Sullivan, Ministerio Social

Misas En Español

Vigilia Sábado: 7:00 PM Capilla (1er Sábado Misa para Jóvenes)

Domingo: 9:30 AM Capilla 12:30 PM Capilla (1er Domigo Misa de Familia) Martes: 7:00 PM Capilla

Adoration & Benediction 1st Friday of the Month:

English 9:30 AM to Noon Church Español 8:00 PM to 9:00PM Church

Sacramentos

Bautizos en Español: 2do y 4to Domingo de cada mes, 2:00 PM Los padres de los niños deben ir a la oficina para inscribirlos. Llame 631-234-6535 x 106 para una cita.

Confesiones: Los sábados a las 4:00 PM

Primera Comunión y Confirmación: Niños de 6 hasta los 17 años deben asistir a las clases de Educación Religiosa de acuerdo a su edad. Llame: 631-234-4040

Sacramentos Para Los Adultos: (18 años en adelante) Llame 234-6535 x 106 para más información. Las clases para los adultos son los domingos a las 11:00 AM.

Matrimonio: Inscribirse 6 meses antes de la fecha de la boda. Llame: 631-234- 6535 para hablar con un miembro del Equipo Pastoral que habla español.

Nuestra Señora de la Providencia Escuela Católica Pre-K (4 años) hasta 8vo grado 631-234-1113 o 631-234-6324

www.olprov.org Principal: Ms. Sharon Swift

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday – Weekday Nm 11:4b-15 Mt 14:13-21 Tuesday – St. John Vianney, Priest Nm 12:1-13 Mt 14:22, 36 or 15:1-2, 10-14 Wednesday – The Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Mayor Nm 13:1-2, 25; 14:1, 26-29a, 34-35 Mt 15:21-28

Thursday – The Transfiguration of the Lord Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 2Pt 1:16-19 Mk 9:2-10 Friday – St. Sixtus II, Pope, & Companions, Martyrs; St. Cajetan, Priest Dt 4:32-40 Mt 16:24-28 Saturday— St. Dominic, Priest Dt 6:4-13 Mt 17:14-20

Sunday – Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 19:4-8 Eph 4:30; 5:2 Jn 6:41-51

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY

Please keep in mind when considering Your Donation to the Parish that We Have Raised Our BREAKEVEN

AMOUNT from $8,500 per week to $9,000. This is due to increase cost and expenses (Electric, gas, oil, etc…)

Mass Intentions for the Week of August 2: Monday – 9:00AM – Gisele Louis Tuesday – 9:00AM – Michael Harrigan Wednesday – 9:00AM – Mary & Susan McDonough Thursday – 9:00AM – Arnold Rinaldi, Sr. Friday – 9:00AM – Wendy Suozzo Saturday – 9:00AM – Catherine Richardson _ 5:00PM _ Ambrose Nzams Sunday – 8:00AM – All those Enrolled in the Society of Prayer – 9:30AM – Anthony Lobue – 11:00AM – The People of St. John of God

GRACIAS POR SU GENEROSIDAD. Por favor tenga en cuenta al considerar Su donación a la parroquia que Hemos Aumentado nuestra META DE $8,500 por semana a $9,000. Esto se debe al aumento de costos y gastos (electricidad, gas, petróleo, etc.)

Weekends of July 25 & 26 Sharing One’s Resources in the Parish

ACTUAL

TOTAL COLLECTION $ 9,508.

ATTENDANCE

1,022

$11,000

$10,500

$10,000 $9,500 $9,000 $8,500 $8,000 $7,500 $7,000 $6,000

0

Budget Actual

$9,000 $9,508.

FOR YOUR PRAYERFUL GIVING!

Your Sunday donations have been reaching the $9,000.00 mark which is needed weekly to cover parish expenses.

God’s Blessings Always!! Fr. Chris

POR SU DEVOTA OFRENDA

Sus donaciones Dominicales han alcan-zado la marca de $9,000.00 dólares que

se necesita para cubrir los gastos de la parroquia.

Que Dios los Bendiga siempre! Padre Chris.

BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL

In Loving Memory of:

KENNETH O. JACKSON

Requested by: The Jackson Family

ALTAR CANDLES MEMORIAL

In Loving Memory of:

The Deceased Members of the LUISI FAMILY

Requested by: Pete Luisi

BENEDICTION & ADORATION

AUGUST 7th, 2015 9:30AM TO 12:00 NOON

in Church—English

AUGUST, 2015 St. John of God Pray for ...

Anne Anderson Mary Anderson Lucille Anthony Blanca Ayala Escalante Helena Balazko Sue Bond Angelo Cristiano Mark Dixon Patricia Falk Zidnia García Chris Gómez Elizabeth Gould Eileen Housman

Lucio Iraheta Mary Johnson Emma K. Joseph Kratochvil Balesia Morales Cheryl Morse Ed Moucha Richard Posthauer Carmen Ramos Doris Reynolds Alberta Rosario Herminia Silva Richard Watkins

Saint John of God Parish Special Needs Mass

With a special blessing of the Sick! August 2 nd

4:00PM In the Chapel Wheelchair Accessible

Somos Un Rebaño Eucaristía Para Personas con

Necesidades Especiales Con Bendición especial/Unción de los enfermos.

2 de Agosto 4:00 PM Capilla

Accesible a silla de Ruedas

All Are Invited!

Names will be placed for a month. If you wish a loved one to add, keep or remove Please call Parish Office 631-234-6535.

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES CORNER

ESQUINA MINISTERIOS LITURGICOS __________________________________________________________

“REFLEXION NIGHT” for

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, LECTORS, USHERS

Friday, August 28, 2015—7PM Church Lawn,

Light refreshments will be served

Bring your beach chair or towel.

Rain Day in Chapel

RSVP by August 20, 2015; please call Carmen at 631-234-6535 Ext. 105

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“NOCHE DE REFLEXION” Para Ministros Eucarísticos, Lectores y

Acomodadores

Viernes 28 de Agosto, 2015—7PM Jardínes de la Iglesia,

Se servirán refrescos

Traiga su silla o toalla de playa

DIA LLUVIOSO EN LA CAPILLA

RESERVACION hasta el 20 de Agosto, 2015; favor llamar a Carmen: 631-234-6535/105

BANNS OF MARRIAGE

3rd ANNOUNCEMENT Luis Antonio Correa Keneisha Renata Loradelle

St. John of God Parishioners

PLEASE CONSIDER PUTTING SAINT JOHN OF GOD PARISH IN YOUR WILL

Consider making a bequest to your Parish of St. John of God. Your gift will allow the parish to continue God’s work here in Central Islip for generations to come.

SEE WHAT’S NEW ON OUR WEB PAGE: www.stjohnofgodparish.org

Mass Presiders’ Schedule: August, 2015

Calendar of Events: August, 2015

SPECIAL COLLECTION DATE

August 16: Feast of the Assumption Maintenance & Repairs

Telephone: 234-6324 Visit us at: www.olprov.org

Ms. Sharon Swift, Principal Like us on Facebook.

PARISH OUTREACH OFFICE Telephone: 234-1884

Ana Sullivan, Coordinator __________________________________________________

We are accepting the following items for our School Supply * Backpacks * Marble books *Glue sticks, * Filler paper * Eraser * Pencils * Sharpeners * Crayons * Pens (black/blue) * Construction paper

For safety reasons spiral-note books will be not accepted.

THRIFT STORE HOURS

Monday through Thursday: 10:00AM—2:00PM Monday & Thursday: 6:00PM —7:15PM Sunday: 10:00AM —3:00PM (Emergency Only)

All summer clothes, packet-books, and shoes on sale! Stop at the store and browse around.

FOOD PANTRY HOURS

Tuesday & Wednesday: 10:00 AM –12:00 Noon Monday and Thursday: 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM Sunday: 12:00 Noon 3:00 PM

Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine is offering Free Dental Screening, cleaning, fluoride treat-ment, and sealants if pro-vider finds it is necessary

for ages 1-17. Tuesday, August 25, 2015 from 2-6 P.M.

To schedule an appointment call after August 3rd @ 631-632-8889

BACK

Our mission is to provide a quality education through shared responsibility in a safe supportive en-vironment for all students to meet the challenges of a global society.

We are “Committed to Ex-cellence”, and we work hard to make

the web site a primary source for timely information for all users, and a main gateway for improved communica-tion between parents, teachers, students and other mem-bers of our community. Our goal and responsibility is to help each student develop an enthusiasm for learning, a respect for self and others, and the skills to become a creative independent thinker and problem solver.

The school office will be opened on the following days during the summer:

August 11, 12, 17, 20,24, 27 & 31: 9—12pm

B A C K

SE NECESITAN VOLUNTARIOS!!!

PARA ORGANIZAR LA CELEBRACION DE LA FIESTA PATRONAL DEL EL SALVA-

DOR: “EL SALVADOR DEL MUNDO”

SABADO 8 DE AGOSTO, 2015 7:00PM

PARROQUIA DE SAN JUAN DE DIOS

Por favor hablar con el Diácono Rene

después de la Misa!

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!

TO ORGANIZE THE CELEBRATION OF THE SALVADOR FEAST DAY

“SAVIOR OF THE WORLD”

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2015 7:00PM

ST. JOHN OF GOD PARISH

Please speak with Deacon Rene after Mass!

PILGRIMAGE TO THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE DIVINE MERCY

A benefit of the Pastoral Formation Lay Leaders in the St. John of God Church

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2015 DONATION: 50.00/SEAT

7:00AM to 9:00PM Bus departures from Clayton St.

(West side of Fire House)

Information call Parish Office at 631-234-6535

====+++++++++++++++++==== PEREGRINACION AL SANTUARIO

DE LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA A beneficio de la Formación Pastoral de Lideres

Laicos en la Iglesia de San Juan de Dios

DOMINGO 16 DE AGOSTO, 2015 7:00AM a 9:00PM

Omnibus sale: Calle Clayton (Lado Oeste de Casa de los Bomberos)

Información llame al Centro Parroquial: 631-234-6535

Saint John of God Religious Education Touching Hearts ~ Changing Lives

Mrs. Maggie Martin, Director Telephone: 631-234-4040 Email: sjogre@verizon.net

The Office of Religious Education is closed for the summer. We will re-open on Monday, August 24.

La Oficina de Educación Religiosa está cerrada por el verano. Estará atendiendo el

Lunes 24 de Agosto.

Exciting things are happening in Religious Education!

HAVE A SAFE, HAPPY AND RESTFUL SUMMER!

NECESITA Y QUIERE COMPLETAR SUS SACRAMENTOS?

(Bautizo, Primera Comunión, Confirmación)

... entonces esta es una in-vitación para que usted se INSCRIBA y complete sus sacramentos de iniciación

Católica (R.I.C.A.)

La registración se llevará a cabo después de la Misa de las 9:30AM, en la CAFETERIA y durante las siguien-tes fechas:

DOMINGOS 16, 23, 30 DE AGOSTO & DOMINGO 6 DE SEPTIEMPRE, 2015

Prayer for the World Meeting of Families Philadelphia 2015

God and Father of us all,

in Jesus, your Son and our Savior, you have made us

your sons and daughters in the family of the Church.

May your grace and love help our families

in every part of the world be united to one another in fidelity to the Gospel.

May the example of the Holy Family, with the aid of your Holy Spirit,

guide all families, especially those most troubled, to be homes of communion and prayer

and to always seek your truth and live in your love, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us!

ORACION PARA EL ENCUENTRO MUNDIAL DE LAS FAMILIAS - Philadelphia 2015

Dios y Padre de todos,

en Jesús, tu Hijo y nuestro Salvador, nos has hecho

tus hijos e hijas en la familia de la Iglesia.

Que tu gracia y el amor ayuden a nuestras familias in todas partes del mundo

estar unidos entre sí en la fidelidad al Evangelio.

Que el ejemplo de la Sagrada Familia, con la ayuda de tu Espíritu Santo,

guie a todas las familias, especialmente a las más problemáticas,

para ser hogares de comunión y oración y buscar siempre tu verdad y vivir en tu amor,

por Jesucristo, nuestro Señor. Amén.

Jesús, María y José, ruega por nosotros!

ROCKIES vs METS

CITI FIELD

ALTAR SERVERS FREE TICKETS

First come, First served

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2015 7:00PM

Parents will drive children. For more infor-mation call the Coordinators, Mr. & Mrs.

Barreto 631-273-3145

POPE FRANCIS VISIT

TICKET INFORMATION:

WWW.DRVC.ORG

ON AUGUST 1ST, 2015

DIOCESIS OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE TRIBUNAL OFFICE

Church Annulments Are Now FREE!! Thanks to Pope Francis and his focus on the sacred-ness of Family Life. Bishop Murphy has decided to remove some of the “hurdles” for couples to regular-ize their marital situation and get married in the Catholic Church. Whereas an annulment was $1,100 the Tribunal is now asking for a nominal $100 (well almost free). If you need to regularize your marital situation and to do that obtain a church annulment call the Diocesan Rockville Centre Tribunal at: 516-678-5800. Once the annulment is granted (or in process) please come and speak to Fr. Chris or Fr. Freddy about getting married in the Catholic

Church. ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Anulaciones de la Iglesia son ahora GRATIS!!. Gracias al Papa Francisco y su enfoque en el caracter sagrado de la Vida Famil-iar. El Obispo Murphy ha decidido eliminar algunos de los

“obstáculos” para que las parejas regularicen su situ-ación conyugal y puedan casarse en la Iglesia Católica. Mientras que la anulación fue $1,100 el Tribunal ahora está solicitando una cantidad nominal de $100 (Bueno, casi gratis). Si usted tiene que regularizar su situación conyugal y quiere obtener una anulación de la Iglesia llame al Tribunal Diocesano de Rockville Centre: 516-678-5800. Una vez concedida la anulación (o en pro-ceso) por favor venga y hable con el Padre Chris o Pa-dre Freddy para preparar su matrimonio en la Iglesia Católica.

ST. JOHN OF GOD PLAYERS INVITES YOU

TO TRY YOUR LUCK AT

RESORTS CASINO BENEFITS GO TO SJOG CHURCH

MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2015

ADULTS, 21 YEARS OLD OR OLDER

DEPARTURE: 8:30AM (Bus leaves from Clayton St., West Side of Fire House) RETURN: Between 8:30 and 9:00PM PRICE: $35.00 (You receive $20 from Casino)

SNACKS, GAMES, VIDEOS ON BUS

Tickets available at Main Office: 631-234-6535

JUGADORES DE ST JOHN OF GOD LES INVITA TRATAR SUERTE EN EL

CASINO RESORTS BENEFICIO DE LA IGLESIA SJOG

LUNES 3 DE AGOSTO, 2015 ADULTOS, 21 AÑOS DE EDAD O MAYORES

SALIDA: 8:30AM (El omnibus sale de la calle Clayton, Lado Oeste de la Casa de Bomberos) REGRESO: Entre las 8:30 y 9:30PM

VALOR: $35.00 (Recibirá $20 del Casino)

BOCADITOS, JUEGOS, VIDEOS EN EL BUS

Boletos disponibles en la Oficina Principal: 631-234-6535

FUNDRAISER FOR

LI DUCKS OUTING!!

DATE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 23rd. 2015 TIME: 5:05pm (Gates at 4:04pm) PRICE: $14 each, PARKING FREE CONTACT: JEAN631-232-0853 or MARY 631-439-0306 OPPONENT: LANCASTER BARNSTORMERS

***ARRIVE Early for an On-Field Autograph Session and Stay After the Game for Post-Game

Kids Run the Bases*** __________________________________________

NAME: …………………………………………….. PHONE #: …………………………………………. # OF TICKETS: …………………………………… EMAIL: …………………………………………….

We are …Rich in: Cultural, Social, and Spiritual Diversity…. Striving to bring Unity out of our Diversity

Somos…. Ricos en: La Diversidad Cultural, Social y Espiritual…. Esforzando a traer la Unidad de Nuestra Diversidad

We are St. John of God Parish—Committed to Faith, Family and Community! Somos La Parroquia de San Juan de Dios - Comprometidos a La Fe, La Familia, y La Comunidad!

FAITH

FE

MAKING PETITIONS

HACIENDO PETICIONES

2015 EMMAUS CAMP

7PM OUT DOOR MASSES — 7PM MISA AL AIRE LIBRE

SHARING FAITH IN OUR LORD WITH OTHERS COMPARTIENDO LA FE CON OTROS

JUNE 12: Ana Amaya Central Islip, NY 11722

JUNE 22: Donna Dixon Bay Shore, NY 11706

JUNE 26: Jorge Alvarez Brentwood, NY 11717

JULY 2: Carol & Andy Antonawich Islandia, NY 11749

JULY 3: Luis & Blanca Avalos Central Islip, NY 11722

JULY 8: Rina Torres Brentwood, NY 11717

JULY 10: Abigale Gruhle Islip Terrace, NY 117

JULY 16: Joe Leoncavallo Central Islip, NY 11722

JULY 17: Angela Delgado Brentwood, NY 11717

JULY 22: Olga Barahona Central Islip, NY 11722

JULY 24: Rosa M. Rodríguez Central Islip, NY 11722

JULY 29: Rosa Cruz Central Islip, NY 11722

JULY 30: Rosa Guerrero Central Islip, NY 11722

AUGUST 5: Yaneth Calderón Herrera 71 Sage St. Central Islip, NY 11722 631-234-4521/882-7765

AUGUST 6: Emma Knudsen 20 Lace Lane Central Islip, NY 11722 631-234-3346

AUGUST 7: Marta Reyes 47 Bella Casa Lane Central Islip, NY 11722 631-882-2087

AUGUST 12: Yeny Osorio 345 Ackerman St. Central Islip, NY 11722 516-582-2015

AUGUST 13: Theresa Edmund 61 Adams Rd., Apt. 1E Central Islip, NY 11722 631-630-1830

AUGUST 14: Sonia O. Giraldo 45 White St. Brentwood, NY 11717 631-252-3051

AUGUST 19: Yenny Rivero 18 Hackmatack Central Islip, NY 11722 631-334-7375

AUGUST 20: Giavanna Brennan 9 East Cedar St. Central Islip, NY 11722 631-681-4885

AUGUST 21: Rosa Contreras 3 Yalta Drive Central Islip, NY 11722 631-664-0789

AUGUST 26: Omar & Elsa Rosa Central Islip, NY 11722 631-334-9532

AUGUST 28: Walter & Juana Hernández 1102 Ferndale Blvd. Central Islip, NY 11722 Phone #

ROLLER HOCKEY REGISTRATION

Any boy or girl between the ages of 5 thru 16 who is

interested in playing ROLLER HOCKEY can register!

WHEN: SATURDAY, AUGUST 29th 2015

TIME: 10:00AM AT THE RINK

FEE: $125.00

More information visit: www.sjoghockey.com

We are St. John of God Parish—Committed to Faith, Family and Community! Somos La Parroquia de San Juan de Dios - Comprometidos a La Fe, La Familia, y La Comunidad!

SHARE YOUR PEARL OF GREAT PRICE: YOUR FAITH IN OUR LORD

OFFER YOUR FRONT/BACK YARD TO HAVE AN OUTDOOR MASS:

MONDAY TO FRIDAY OF JUNE, JULY, AUGUST; APPROX. 7:00PM FOR

ABOUT 30 OR 45 MINUTES

You give us a date and we will try to accommodate. A team will pass out flyers to your neighbors announcing the date/time

about a week before. Date and time will also be in the bulletin. The day of the Mass a group will come about an hour

before and set up the Altar , chairs, etc.

Mass will include: Music (not too loud), short homily (maybe a lay person ex-pressing why they love their faith and what it means in their life). Team will pack everything up. After Mass, the Mass Committee will offer light refreshments.

………………………………..COST: Opening your doors to Christ……

NAME: ______________________________________

ADDRESS: ___________________________________ _____________________________________________

PHONE#:____________________________________

AVAILABLE DATES:_______________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________

COMPARTA SU PERLA DE GRAN PRECIO SU FE EN NUESTRO SEÑOR

OFREZCA SU YARDA PARA COMPARTIR CON SUS VECINOS LA CELEDBRACION DE LA SANTA MISA AL AIRE LIBRE: LUNES A

VIERNES EN JUNIO, JULIO, AGOSTO; APROX. 7:00PM POR 30 o 45 MINUTOS

Usted nos da una fecha y nosotros lo aco-modarémos. Un equipo repartirá los vo-lantes a sus vecinos anunciando el día y ho-ra una semana antes. Fecha y hora estará en el boletán. El día de la Misa, un grupo vendrá una hora antes para preparer el Altar, sillas, etc.

La Misa incluirá: Música (no tan alta), homilia breve (tal véz una persona ex-prese porqué ama su fe y que significa en su vida) El equipo recogerá todo. Después de a Misa, el Comité de Misa ofrecerá refrescos ligeros.

………………………………COSTO: Abrir sus puertas a Cristo...…

NOMBRE: ___________________________________

DIRECCION: _________________________________ _____________________________________________

# TELEFONICO: _____________________________

FECHAS DISPONIBLES: ___________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________

ARCHBISHOP OSCAR ROMERO PRAYER “A STEP ALONG THE WAY”

It helps, now and then, to step back and take a long view. The kingdom is not only beyond our efforts, it is even beyond our vision.

We accomplish in our lifetime only a tiny fraction of the magnificent enterprise that is God’s work. Nothing we do is complete, which is a way of

saying that the Kingdom always lies beyond us. No statement says all that could be said.

No prayer fully expresses our faith. No confession brings perfection.

No pastoral visit brings wholeness. No program accomplishes the Church’s mission.

No set of goals and objectives includes everything. This is what we are about

We plant the seeds that one day will grow. We water seeds already planted, knowing that they hold future promise.

We lay foundations that will need further development. We provide yeast that produces far beyond our capabilities

We cannot do everything, and there is a sense of liberation in realizing that. This enables us to do something, and to do it very well.

It may be incomplete, but it is a beginning, a step along the way, an opportunity for the Lord’s grace to enter and do the rest.

We may never see the end results, but that is the difference between the master builder and the worker.

We are workers, not master builders, ministers, not messiahs. We are prophets of a future not our own.

Bishop Ken Untener of Saginaw

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ORACION DEL ARZOBISPO OSCAR ROMERO “UN PASO EN EL CAMINO”

Le ayuda, de vez en cuando, dar un paso atrás y tener una visión amplia. El reino no sólo está más allá de nuestros esfuerzos, es incluso más allá de nuestra visión.

Logramos en nuestra vida sólo una pequeña fracción de la magnífica empresa que es obra de Dios. Nada de lo que hacemos es completo, lo cual es una forma de

decir que el Reino siempre está más allá de nosotros.

Ninguna declaración dice todo lo que se podía decir. Ninguna oración expresa totalmente nuestra fe

Ninguna confesión trae la perfección. Ninguna visita pastoral trae integridad.

Ningún programa lleva a cabo la misión de la Iglesia. Ningún conjunto de metas y objetivos incluye todo.

Esto es lo que estamos junto a. Plantamos las semillas que un día crecerán.

Nosotros regamos a las semillas ya plantadas, sabiendo que ellas tienen un futuro prometedor. Ponemos cimientos que necesitarán un mayor desarrollo.

Proveemos levadura que produce más allá de nuestras capacidades. No podemos hacer todo, y hay un sentido de liberación en darse cuenta de que.

Esto nos permite hacer algo, y hacerlo muy bien. Puede que sea incompleto, pero es un comienzo, un paso en el camino, una

oportunidad para que entre la gracia del Señor y haga el resto. Puede que nunca veamos los resultados finales, pero esa es la diferencia entre el maestro

constructor y el trabajador. Somos trabajadores, no maestros constructores, ministros, no mesías.

Somos profetas de un futuro no del nuestro.

Bishop Ken Untener of Saginaw

Lectio Divina: is a form of prayer using Sacred Scripture. It is a four step process, using Scripture as its basis to get to know our Lord in a more profound way. It is a process that was developed by St. Benedict and can be used in individual prayer or in a group.

4 STEPS: READ, MEDITATE, PRAY, CONTEMPLATE

BEGIN WITH A PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT: Come Holy Spirit, illuminate my mind, open my heart so I can encounter in your Word Christ, the Way, the Truth, and the Life…..Help me follow today, the call of Christ in a new way, according to your word. And let me be for all in the world, one who is sent by the Lord, let me be a brother/sister, let me be a friend, let me be a disciple of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.

STEP 1: READ: What does the Biblical Text Say? At the most basic level: What is going on in this Scriptural passage? You have to identify a WORD, PHRASE, IDEA that touches your heart….that the Lord places in your heart….. FIRST READING: read the text out loud slowly and intentionally. REFLECTION: take several minutes to reflect on the reading and allow the Holy Spirit to surface a WORD, A PHRASE, AN IDEA/CONCEPT that is central to the meaning of the text for you (What is the Biblical text saying?). INTERNALIZE: repeat the word or phrase either out loud or in your heart.

STEP 2: MEDITATE: What is Jesus saying to me personally through this Scripture Text? What does God want me to know or see through this Scripture Text. How does this text speak to my experience in life? SECOND READING: read the same passage again. MEDITATION: take several minutes to reflect on the question: What is Jesus saying to me personally through this Scripture Text?

STEP 3: PRAY: My Lord has spoken to me in the Scriptural Text: What do I want to say back to him in Prayer? THIRD READING: may want to re-read the same passage again. REFLECTION: Jesus has spoken to me personally in this Scriptural text. What do I want to say to my Lord in Prayer? PRAYER: say your prayer to our Lord either out loud or interiorly.

STEP 4: CONTEMPLATE / ACT: As a result of my prayer, what is Jesus calling me to DO (this week) as a result of this process? Finally, our prayer calls us to action ultimately to be more compassionate and faithful. CONTEMPLATE: on what our Lord is calling you to do as a result of this process.

Lectio Divina: es una forma de oración utilizando las Sagradas Escrituras. Se trata de un proceso de cuatro pasos, usando las Escrituras como base para conocer a nuestro Señor en una forma más profunda. Fue un proceso desarrollado por San Benedicto y se puede utilizar como oración individual o grupal.

4 PASOS: LEER, MEDITAR, ORAR, CONTEMPLAR

COMENZAR CON UNA ORACIÓN AL ESPÍRITU SANTO: Ven, Espíritu Santo, ilumina mi mente, abre mi corazón para que yo pueda encontrar en la Palabra a Cristo, el Camino, la Verdad y la Vida……. Ayúdame a seguir hoy, la llamada de Cristo de una manera nueva, conforme a tu palabra. Y lo digo por todos en el mundo, uno quien es enviado por el Señor, quiero ser un hermano/hermana, un amigo, ahora voy a ser un discípulo del Padre, del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo. Amén. PASO 1: LEER: ¿Qué dice el texto bíblico? En el nivel más básico: ¿Qué está pasando en este pasaje bíblico? Usted tiene que identificar una PALABRA, FRASE, IDEA que toca su corazón…..que el Señor pone en tu corazón….. PRIMERA LECTURA: lea el texto en voz alta lenta y deliberadamente. REFLEXIÓN: tome varios minutos para reflexionar sobre la lectura y permitir que el Espíritu Santo le revele UNA PALABRA, UNA FRASE, UNA IDEA/CONCEPTO que es el centro del significado del texto para usted (¿Qué le está diciendo el texto bíblico?). INTERNALIZAR: repetir la palabra o frase en voz alta o en su corazón. PASO 2: MEDITAR: ¿Qué me está diciendo personalmente Jesús a través del texto de la Escritura? ¿Qué es lo que Dios quiere que conozca o vea a través del texto de la Escritura? ¿Cómo este texto me habla a mi experiencia en la vida? SEGUNDA LECTURA: leer el mismo pasaje. MEDITACIÓN: tome varios minutos para reflexionar sobre la pregunta: ¿Qué me está diciendo personalmente Jesús a través de este texto de la Escritura? PASO 3: ORAR: Mi Señor me ha hablado en el texto Bíblico: ¿Qué es lo que le quiero decir a Dios en oración? TERCERA LECTURA: puede volver a leer el mismo pasaje. REFLEXIÓN: Jesús me ha hablado personalmente en este texto Bíblico. ¿Qué quiero decir a mi Señor en oración? ORACIÓN: diga su oración a Señor ya sea en voz alta o interiormente. PASO 4: CONTEMPLAR / ACTUAR: Como resultado de mi oración, ¿A qué Jesús me está llamando HACER (esta semana) como resultado de este proceso? Por último, nuestra oración nos invita a la acción, en definitiva, a ser más compasivo y fiel. CONTEMPLAR: en lo que nuestro Señor está llamándome hacer como resultado de este proceso.

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