SAINT JOHN OF GOD PARISH 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 Dcn. René O. Alvarado Mrs. Ana Sullivan, Parish Social Ministry Coordinator

Mrs. Maggie Martin, Religious Education Mrs. Patricia Walsh Mrs. Eleanor Gould, Music Ministry

September 21, 2014 The Twenty-fifth 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

Bilingüal 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 Sábado: 7:00 PM Capilla

Domingo: 9:30 AM Capilla 12:30 PM Capilla Martes: 7:00 PM Capilla

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

Mass Intentions for the Week of September 21: Monday – 9:00AM – Michael& Susan Brennan Tuesday – 9:00AM – Ricky Trentacoste Wednesday – 9:00AM – William & Mary Meech Thursday – 9:00AM – In Honor & Thanksgiving to St. Rita Friday – 9:00AM – Giulio Bazzaro Saturday – 9:00AM – Joan Morro – 5:00PM – Henry C. Frank III Sunday – 8:00AM – All those enrolled in the

Society of Prayer – 9:30AM – Felicita Molina – 11:00AM – People of SJOG

Weekend of September 13 & 14 Sharing One’s Resources in the Parish

Total Collection to Parish: $ 8,344.53 Sunday Collection: $ 8,200.53

Late Repairs: $ 13. Late Rel. Ed.: $ 131.

DRVC: Cath. Univ. $ 933. Late Mission $ 15.

THANK YOU!

Attendance: 1,122

$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. $8,344

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS DATES

September 21 September 28 October 5 October 12 Retired Priests Monthly Offering Respect Life Monthly Offering

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

St. John of God Pray for ... Aileen Almelor Anthony Anastasio (WWII) Sue Bond Frank Brown James & Barbara Caggiano Blanca Cales Josephine Colotti Edith Comito Marilyn Corales-Goglas Christopher DeLeon Leon, Helen & Joann Falk Sebastian Fiorello Jeanette Flynn Johnnie Garcia Bertha Harrison Eileen Housman Logan Hovanec-Flynn

Michael Lourine Stella Minneci Cheryl Morse Mary Moucha Joan O’Connor Brae Oquendo Maria S. Ortiz-Rivera Dorothy Prudente Carmen Ramos Alberta Rosario Edward Sambolin James Santiago Margaret Schroeder James Spangler Vivian Steers Joan Sween Clemencia Thompson Rosemary Watkins Jean Zalak

Monday – Weekday Prv 3:27-34 Lk 8:16-18

Tuesday – St. Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest Prv 21:1-6, 10-13 Lk 8:19-21

Wednesday – Weekday Prv 30:5-9 Lk 9:1-6

Thursday – Weekday Eccl 1:2-11 Lk 9:7-9

Friday – St. Cosmas & Damian, Martys Eccl 3:1-11 Lk 9:18-22 Saturday St. Vincent de Paul, Priest Eccl 11:9; 12:8 Lk 9:43b-45

Sunday – Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time Ez 18:25-28 Phil 2:1-11 or 2:1-5 Mt 21:28-32

Bread & Wine Memorail: In Loving Memory Of:

Michael & Susan Brennan Requested by: Rose

BANNS OF MARRIAGE

ROBERT DiMATEO St. John of God Parish

PAULINE CAMERON St. John of God Parish

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…)

PO Box 9023, Rockville Centre, New York 11571–9023 • telephone 516.678.5800 • fax 516.678.3138 • www.drvc.org

Catechetical Sunday September 21, 2014

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: The Readings of the Liturgy for Catechetical Sunday, celebrated this year in parishes throughout

the country on September 21st, erupt in an expression of God’s mercy and forgiveness. His ways are not our ways, Isaiah reminds us in our first reading. We join our praise with the psalmist, humbled by the LORD whose kindness and compassion extend to all of his works.

The great kindness of the LORD exceeds our imagination even as we proclaim the story told by

Jesus in Matthew’s gospel. Those who labor long and hard in the vineyard are paid for their labors no more than those who labor for a few hours. Think of it! God’s mercy and forgiveness beyond measure, beyond human understanding, are given to us all who call upon Him. We are all the recipients of His mercy!

We Catholics are privileged to enjoy the beauty of the Sacrament of Reconciliation which allows

God’s love and mercy to radiate in our moment of history. It is the passing on of an understanding of His forgiveness in our faith formation programs, as well as in all of the ministries which the Office of Faith Formation implements in our Diocese, which we celebrate today.

On this Catechetical Sunday, we thank all of you who go into the vineyard proclaiming God’s love

and forgiveness in programs throughout the Diocese. May we all join together in praying for a rebirth and renewal of the Sacrament which makes God’s mercy and forgiveness present in our lives, which allows us to Belong More Deeply to Him, and to each other.

With my prayers and best wishes, I am Faithfully yours in Christ, Bishop of Rockville Centre

PO Box 9023, Rockville Centre, New York 11571–9023 • telephone 516.678.5800 • fax 516.678.3138 • www.drvc.org

William Murphy

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

Ms. Sharon Swift, Principal Like us on Facebook.

News from Our Lady of Providence, the Regional School for your Parish

Adult Choir Rehearsal September 24

October 1, 8, 15, 22 7:30PM in Chapel

Children’s Choir Rehearsal September 25 October 2, 9, 16, 23, 7:00 pm to 7:45pm

Students and teachers were very happy to re-turn to Our Lady of Providence this year. We are thrilled to welcome many new students and families into our school community. We look forward to another fun and successful year. We are pleased to welcome Mrs. Lisa Wright and Mr. Luis Diaz to the Our Lady of Providence staff. Mrs. Wright will be teaching Pre-K and Mr. Diaz will be teaching Spanish for the 2014-2015 school year.

A special thank you to the National Junior Honor Society for preparing our September 11th Prayer Service. It was a beautiful and heartfelt ser-

vice. All students were given an American flag to place around the front of the chapel and school.

During the 2014- 2015 school year, Our Lady of Provi-dence will continue to implement the Common Core Standards at all grade levels. The anti-bullying pro-gram and class meetings will con-tinue in the 2014-2015 school year. Teachers will begin their fourth year working with St. John’s University on Project TIE. Project TIE is a pro-gram that utilizes various teaching methods and strategies to enhance Language Arts and Math-ematic skills.

Please continue to save: Box Tops for Edu-cation; Labels for Education.

We appreciate your support of Our Lady of Providence Regional School. Last year we have received $1,154.84 from Box Tops for Education. We also save “Labels for Education”. Re-member to sign up with Stop & Shop for the A+ Program. We receive money from your shop-ping and it does not cost you anything extra.

Thank you from the children of Our Lady of Providence School. We greatly appreciate your support!

September 24: Bilingual Meeting for all Team Captains & Ushers in charge of Masses in English and Spanish: 7:30PM-in Church

September 25: Meeting for all English speaking Eucharistic Ministers for the Ministry for the Sick & Homebound: 7:00PM—in Church.

October 1: Meeting for all Eucharistic Min-isters of Masses in English: 7PM in Church.

October 2: Meeting for all Eucharistic Minis-ters of Masses in Spanish: 7:30pm—Church.

October 6: Christian Mother Monthly Meet-ing in Small Cafeteria at 7:30pm. All are invited.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Saint John of God Religious Education Touching Hearts ~ Changing Lives

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

OFFICE HOURS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEBER 21: Monday, September 22: 11:00am – 6:00pm Tuesday, September 23: 11:00am – 3:00pm Wednesday, September 24: 1:00pm – 4:00pm Thursday, September 25: 11:00am – 2:30pm Friday, September 26: CLOSED Saturday, September 27: CLOSED

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES: Monday, September 22: Level 9 Confirmation,

Teen Team A & B Weekly Sessions Begin 7:00 – 8:15pm in Chapel

Level 8 Confirmation Parent/Child Meeting & First Session 7:00 – 8:15pm in Chapel

Wednesday, September 24: Levels 1 – 7 and Sacrament Preparation Weekly Sessions Begin 4:45 – 6:00pm in Chapel

Saturday, September 27: Levels 1 – 7 and Sacrament Preparation Weekly Sessions Begin 8:30 – 9:45am / 10:30 – 11:45am In Chapel

UPCOMING EVENTS: Saturday, October 18 “Walk for Hunger” Please support our children as they WALK to fight hunger in our community. All money & food collected will go to the St. John of God Food Pantry and Parish Outreach. If you know a child in Religious Education, sponsor them for the WALK. Or stop by the Parish on Saturday, October 18 from 10:30am – 12:00noon to drop off your donations. Thank you for your generosity!

NOW IS THE TIME TO COMPLETE YOUR SACRAMENTS!

Are you over the age of 18 and have not received one or more of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and First Holy Communion)? Do you know someone who is interested in becoming a Catholic or learning more about our Catholic Faith Tradi-tion? Call Maggie Martin at 631-234-4040 to set up an appoint-ment. Classes will be held on Monday evenings from 7:00-8:15pm beginning October 6. Don’t delay – Make that call today!

Walk in the Footsteps of Jesus The Holy Land ~ A Pilgrimage

July 20 – 29, 2015 Galilee, Cana, Mount of Beatitudes,

Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Emmaus

If you are interested in joining us on this spiritual jour-ney, but concerned about travel to Israel, please join us

for a group discussion on Wednesday October 1 at 7pm in Church. Contact Maggie Martin at 631-234-

4040 or maggiem@optonline.net. Caminar En Las Huellas De Jesús

Una Peregrinación a La Tierra Santa 20 -29 de julio de 2015

Galilea, Caná, Monte de las Bienaventuranzas, Belén, Jerusalén, Emaús

Si usted está interesado en unirse a nosotros en este viaje espiritual , pero esta concerniente acerca del viaje a Israel, por favor venga a la reunióde grupo el Miércoles 1ro de Octubre a las 7pm en la Iglesia.

Llame a Maggie Martin al 631-234-4040 ó maggiem@optonline.net

LECTIO DIVINA GROUPS

MONDAY AT 9:30AM—CHURCH

MONDAY AT 6:15PM—CHURCH

THURSDAY (SPANISH) AT 7:30PM PASTORAL CENTER

SUNDAY (SPANISH) AT 10:45AM SMALL CAFETERIA

SUNDAY AT NOON (AFTER 11AM MASS) CONFERENCE ROOM PASTORAL CENTER

For more information call the Parish Center: 631-234-6535

PARA LOS QUE QUIEREN CASARSE EN LA IGLESIA

¿Conoce a alguien que quiere casarse? ¿Tiene planes para casarse? Las parejas que quieren hacer arreglos para casarse deben contactar con un miembro del equipo pastoral seis o nueve meses antes de la fecha que planean casarse. Sesiones para FOCCUS &PRE-CANA favor llame a José y Beatriz Valdez al (631) 232-2251. Las sesiones de FOCCUS serán administradas seis (6) semanas antes de la preparación de PRE-CANA.

Fechas para PRE-CANA (1:00PM—6:00PM) Domingo, Octubre 12, 2014

Respect Life Corner PARISH OUTREACH OFFICE Telephone: 234-1884

Ana Sullivan, Coordinator

Thanks to your generosity, we were able to give out school supplies for 160 children. Our special thanks to: Mr. and Mrs. Pat and Bob St. Nicholas, Ms. Mary Blinn for their very generous school sup-plies donation.

Our Outreach Center is very low or out of the following items:

Canned Rice—Canned Corn—Peas—Beans—Tuna.

Thrift Shop Halloween costumes on sale at a very good price!

Please stop and browse around.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES Are you or someone you know having family or inter-personal problems due to drinking ALCOHOL and/or using DRUGS? CATHOLIC CHARITIES / Talbot House, a Chemical Dependence Crisis Center, located in Bohemia provides withdrawal and stabilization services on a voluntary ba-sis to males and females over the age of 18, who are seeking to stop and/or withdraw from alcohol and/or other drug use. The medical and clinical staff at Talbot House will assess the kind of care the person needs, to begin his/her journey in recovery. For more information, please call: 631-589-4144. Talbot House staff is avail-able 24/7.

IMMIGRATION SERVICES If you or someone you know needs assistance with immigration issues, Catholic Charities offer pro-fessional, and confidential immigration services here in our parish. Our immigration counselor is available every first Monday of the month from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. For more information, please call the Outreach office at 234-1884 or at 631-789-5210

RACHEL’S VINEYARD HEALING RETREAT English and Spanish

OCTOBER 3, 4, 5 at

LIFE CENTER OF LONG ISLAND

Starts Friday evening and concludes Sunday afternoon. More information call Dc. Joe McNicholas 516-445-3927 or email rvr@lifecenterli.org. Communication is strictly confidential.

Support our Lay Leadership Formation RAFFLE TICKETS

at $5.00 each 1) PRIZE $1,000.00 CASH 2) PRIZE $500.00 CASH

Tickets are available at the Parish Office Apoye a la Formación de los Líderes Laicos

BOLETOS DE RIFA a $5.00 cada uno

PRIMER PREMIO: $1,000.00 SEGUNDO PREMIO: $500.00

(Dinero en efectivo)

Boletos disponibles en la Oficina Parroquial

Bread For The World Annual Fellowship Dinner

Featured Speaker: Fr. Bill Brisotti, Pastor of Our Lady of Miraculous Medal R.C. Church Title: Why Hunger in a World of Abundance? Date: Sunday October 19, 5:30pm to 9:00pm. Where: First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, 175 E. Main Street, Smithtown

Please Bring a Casserole or salad and a friend or two

WE THANK ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE

LAY FORMATION MINISTRY FOR THEIR

HARD WORK AND ENTHUSIASM IN THE

BBQ/VENTA DE CARNE ASADA EVENT,

THAT BROUGHT IN A BENEFITS OF

$1,469.00

Domingo Catequístico 21 de Septiembre, 2014

Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo: Las lecturas de la liturgia de este domingo catequístico es celebrado este año en las parroquias en todo el país el 21 de septiembre, estallando en una expresión de la misericordia de Dios y su perdón. Sus caminos no son nuestros caminos, Isaías nos recuerda en nuestra primera lectura. Nos unimos en nuestra alabanza con el salmista, humillados por el SEÑOR cuya bondad y compasión se extienden a todas sus obras.

La gran bondad del SEÑOR excede nuestra imaginacion mientras proclamamos la historia contada por Jesús en el Evangelio de Mateo. Aquellos que trabajan duro y parejo en la Vina son pagados por sus trabajos no más que aquellos que trabajan por algunas horas. ¡Piénsalo! La misericordia y el perdón de Dios es sin limites, mas allá de la comprensión humana, se dan a todos los que le invocan. Somos todos los destinatarios de su misericordia!

Nosotros los católicos nos privilegiamos para disfrutar la belleza del Sacramento de Reconciliación que permite que el amor de Dios y piedad irradien en nuestro momento de la história. Es el paso de un en-tendimiento de Su perdon en nuestros programas de formación de fe, así como en todos los ministerios que la Oficina de Formación de Fe implementa en nuestra diócesis, la que celebramos hoy.

En este domingo catequístico, agradecemos a todos los que entran al viñedo proclamando el amor y el perdón de Dios en los programas a través de la diócesis. Todos nos unimos en oración por un renacimiento y renovación del Sacramento que hace de la misericordia y perdón de Dios este presente en nuestras vidas, y nos permite pertenecer más profundamente a El y a los demás.

Con mis oraciones y mis mejores deseos,

Soy fielmente suyo en Cristo,

Obispo de Rockville Centre

PO Box 9023, Rockville Centre, New York 11571–9023 • telephone 516.678.5800 • fax 516.678.3138 • www.drvc.org

William Murphy

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE

You are invited to explore the benefits of a Catholic High School Education. Please fill free to visit our schools during the times and dates listed below:

September Saturday 27— 11:00AM-1:30PM—Our Lady of Mercy Academy 1:00AM-3:30PM—St. Dominic HS

Sunday 28— 12:00PM-2:30PM—Holy Trinity HS

October Saturday 4 - 11:00AM –2:00PM-Sacred Heart Academy 10:00AM-1:00PM-Kellenberg MemoriaHS 2:00PM-4:00PM-Chaminade HS

Sunday 5 - 10:00AM-1:00PM-St. Anthony’s HS 2:00PM-4:30PM-St. Mary’s HS

Saturday 18- 9:00AM-12:00PM-McGann Mercy HS

Sunday 19 10:30AM-2:00PM-St. John The Baptist HS

Public Rosary Rally Join the 2014 Public Rosary Rally!

The United States is in great need of public prayer, repentance, and conversion.

Let us ask God to save America through the Rosary of His Most Holy Mother.

Please join us in praying for our nation on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 12:00noon.

The local Public Rosary will take place at the Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary in front

of St. John of God Parish Center. Bring your own lawn chair.

Contact Joan at 631-342-0795 for more information.

Refreshments served after the Rosary.

¡Únase al Rally del Rosario Público 2014!

El país está en gran necesidad de plegarias públicas, penitencia y conversión.

Pidamos ayuda a Dios para salvar América a través del Rosario de Su Santísima Madre. Por favor ore con nosotros por nuestra na-

ción el Sábado 11 de Octubre a las 12:00 del mediodía.

El Rosario Público local se llevará a cabo al-rededor de la imagen de la Santa Virgen

María, en frente del Centro Parroquial San Juan de Dios.

Traiga su propia silla.

Para más información, llame a Joan al 631-342-0795

Serviremos refrigerios después del Rosario.

ST. ANTHONY’S HIGH SCHOOL

HONOR ROLL FOR THE ACADEMIC

YEAR 2013-2014

Congratulations to all our St. John of God students

Kaylyn Cordingley

Bobbli Diaz

Lindsey Enrlich

Alexander Garcia Rodriguez

Ayana Ibarra

Devon Jara

Genesis Ovalle

Gahrey Ovalle

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

HORAS DE OFICINA SEMANA DEL 21 DE SEPTIEMBRE: Lunes, Septiembre 22: 11:00am – 6:00pm Martes, Septiembre 23: 11:00am – 3:00pm Miércoles, Septiembre 24: 1:00pm – 4:00pm Jueves, Septiembre 25: 11:00am – 2:30pm Viernes, Septiembre 26: CLOSED Sábado, Septiembre 27: CLOSED

HORARIO DE CLASES: Lunes, SeptIembre 22: Nivel 9 Confirmación,

Equipo A & B Adolescentes Sesiones Semanales Empiezan 7:00 – 8:15pm en la Capilla

Nivel 8 Confirmación Reunión Padre/Niño & Primera Sesión 7:00 – 8:15pm en la Capilla

Miércoles, Septiembre 24: Niveles 1 – 7 y Preparación del Sacramento Sesiones Semanales Empiezan 4:45 – 6:00pm en la Capilla

Sábado, Septiembre 27: Niveles 1 – 7 y Preparación del Sacramento Sesiones Semanales Empiezan 8:30 – 9:45am / 10:30 – 11:45am en la Capilla

EVENTOS POR VENIR: Sábado 18 de Octubre “Caminata por el Hambre” Por favor apoye a nuestros niños en la CAMINATA en contra del hambre en nuestra comunidad. Todo el dinero y comida colectada irán a la Dispensa de Co-mida de St. John of God y a la Oficina Social de la Parroquia. Si usted conoce a un niño en Educación Religiosa, auspícielo para la CAMINATA. O pase por la Parroquia el Sábado 18 de Octubre de 10:30am a 12:00 del mediodía para dejar su donación.

Gracias por su generosidad!

Misa conmemorativa: sabado, noviem-bre 8 a las 2pm. Yo siempre estare vivo en la memoria En su Corazon” Como siempre, cartas irán por correo invi-tando a las familias de los difuntos que nos dejaron durante el pasado año. Pedimos a los miembros de la familia que vengan a la misa ya que el nombre de su difunto sera solemne-mente proclamado en voz alta y una vela vocative se traerá. Habran sobres en la Igle-sia y Capilla. Pedimos una donación de $20.00 por nombre. Pedimos que usted asista a la misa para que traiga la vela vocativa al altar. Los sobres serán aceptados hasta el 6 de Noviembre. La misa Conmemorativa en Español será el Viernes 7 de Noviembre, a las 7:30PM en la Capilla.

Remembrance Mass: Saturday, NOVIEMBRE 8 at 2pm “I will always be alive in memory in your heart” As always, letters will go out inviting the families of loved ones who passed on during the past year. We encourage the family members to come to the mass as their loved one’s name is solemnly proclaimed aloud and a votive candle carried up to the altar. In addition, anyone who would like to have a loved one’s name solemnly proclaimed aloud at the mass and a votive candle brought up; there are envelopes around the Church and Chapel. We are asking for a $20 donation per name. We encourage that you also attend the mass and carry up the votive candle. Envelopes will be accepted until November 6. The Remembrance mass Spanish will be on Friday, November 7, at 7:30pm in the chapel.

ES HORA DE COMPLETAR SUS SACRAMENTOS

¿Es Ud. mayor de 18 años y no ha recibido uno o más Sacra-mentos de Iniciación (Bautizo, Confirmación, Primera Comunión)? ¿Conoce a alguien interesado en ser Católico o aprender más acerca de nuestra Tradición de la Fe Católica? Llame a Sister Claudia al 631-234-6535 para hacer una cita. Las clases serán los domingos de 10:45am a 12:15pm empe-zando a fines de Septiembre.

NO DEMORE-HAGA ESA LLAMADA HOY!!!

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 Be-nedicto y se puede utilizar como oración individual o grupal.

4 PASOS: LEER, MEDITAR, ORAR, CONTEMPLAR

PUEDE COMENZAR CON UNA ORACIÓN AL ESPÍRITU SANTO: Ven, Espíritu Santo, ilumina mi mente, abre mi corazón para que yo pueda encon-trar 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 pa-sando 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. LA 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.

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

MAY WANT TO 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.

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