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St. Anne’s R.C. Church “Our Love shines through” Est. 1895
88 Second Ave. Brentwood, New York 11717 (631) 273-8113 Fax (631) 436-7914
Parish Website: www. stannebrentwood.org Parish Email: [email protected]
PARISH MEMBERHIP: We welcome all new families! To register as a part of the family of Saint Anne’s Parish, please stop by the Rectory Office to fill out a simple registration form.
You have joined a wonderful community! Office hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00a.m.-12:00 noon, 1:00p.m - 5:00p.m. & 7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.
Friday & Saturday 9:00a.m. - 1:00p.m. CLOSED SUNDAYS.
Welcome • Bienvenidos • Bienvenue
January 12 & 13 , 2019—The Baptism of the Lord
To keep the faith alive for future generations, please consider remembering St. Anne’s in your Will.
The Pastoral Staff
Rev. Stanislaw Wadowski, Pastor Rev. Victor Evangelista Valses, Associate Pastor
Rev. Charlince Vendredy, Associate Pastor Deacon Thomas R. Samson, Emeritus
Deacon Jay Alvarado Deacon John E. Walters Deacon Andres Colpa
Mrs. Marge Baum, Pastoral Associate Mrs. Sue Lindsay, Director of Music
Mrs. Bertha Keenan, Director of Family Faith Formation Mr. Tony Bellizzi, Youth Ministry
Mrs. Janet Lambert, Outreach Director
MASS SCHEDULE
Monday - Friday: 12:00 Noon and 5:30 PM (English) Wednesday: 7:30 PM (French Creole)
Thursday: 7:00 PM (Spanish) Saturday: 9:00 AM (English)
WEEKENDS:
Saturday: 5:00 PM (English), 7:00 PM (Spanish) Sunday: 7:30 AM (English), 9:00 AM (Spanish), 11:00 AM (English), 12:30 PM (French Creole),
5:00 pm (English) HOLY DAYS:
Will be announced as each Holyday is celebrated.
THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:
Saturdays 4:00 - 4:45 PM in English & Spanish
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS Carmela Inguanti, Antoinette Inguanti, Gladys Torres, Guy Hanlon,
Joseph Viviani Sr., Ivona Bartosik, Bartosik Family, Emmaline Strick,
Salvatore Esposito, Avery Family, Biangardi Family, Robert Polly,
Steve (Guard at St. Joseph), Monica & Family, Linda Marsch
Josephine Pisano, Zas Family, Barbara Troxler, Theresa O’Neil,
Grabe Family, Patricia Mazuar, Anne Cisco, Joe Varrichio, Brigid Esse,
Pat Rassanen, Ana Josefa Rodriguez, Jenny Jamsy Rodriguez,
Taylor Chanoine,
PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SERVING IN THE MILITARY
Steven Reyes Luis Vieta Thomas Shelton Trinifer Garcia Richard Laureano Robert Gilman William Suhr Shawn G. Muller Daniel Mejia Sr. Mariana Rodriguez John Lampkin Colin McNulty Alexandria Talleriso Joseph A. Rodriguez William Krausch Jr. Stacey Delano Matthew James Murphy Omer Cadet Jon Jay Uebel Angel Gonzalez Peter Daniel Rivera Kevin Shaw Tyler Rodriguez Stephen Gregory Angel Gonzalez Keith Jermyn
Christopher A. Cary Ryan Gregory Americo Otero Matthew Ghiringhelli Joseph Shelton Joseph Swiderski
WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, January 12, 2019 5:00 - Kasmira Suarez †
Sisters of St. Joseph Living and Deceased 7:00 - (Spanish) Por la salud de Carla Rodriguez (Liv) Lidia Campos (65thBirth)(Liv) Fernando Duran † Sunday, January 13, 2019 7:30 - Kasmira Suarez †
9:00 - (Spanish) Maria Ochoa (Birth)(Liv) Yoleny Martinez (2nd Annv) †
Vilma Estela Sivirian 9 días †
Jose Isabel Romero Marquez 13 días †
11:00 - Ginger Quagliata †
Deacon Jerry Hanlon †
12:30 - (Haitain) Zachary Perard In Thanksgiving (Birth)(Liv) Beatrice Neree †
5:00- Soledad (Sally) McGuiness †
St. Anne Parishioners (Living and Deceased) Monday, January 14, 2019 12:00 - Ruth M. Kirvin † Margaret Calandra †
5:30 - Available †
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 -
12:00– Sr. Mary D. O’Brien, CSJ †
The Rego & Symss Families (Liv.) 5:00 - Kasmira Suarez †
Wednesday, January 16, 2019 12:00- Cristine Favio †
Margaret Calandra † 5:30 - Available 7:00 - (Haitian)(Chapel) Beatrice Neree † Thursday, January 17, 2019 12:00 - Giuseppe Greco †
5:30 - Luis Silva (5th mth) †
7:00 - (Spanish) Available Friday, January 18, 2019 12:00- Ronald & Joan O’Keefe †
5:30 - Lloyd Roger Saturday, January 19, 2019 9:00 - Beatrice Neree † Alberto & Kathy Quiroz & Family (Liv) 5:00 - Margaret Calandra †
Ruth M. Kirvin †
7:00 - (Spanish) En honor a la Virgen de Altagracia Por la salud de Carla Rodriguez Padro & Reina Reyes (40th Wedd. Annv.)(Liv.) Francisco Perez Constanzo (9th Annv.) Sunday, January 20, 2019 7:30 - Available 9:00 - (Spanish)Gertrudes Rivera (20 días)†
11:00 - Jose Manuel Lopez, Jr. †
Teresa Reina †
12:30 - (Haitain) Alda Fleuranvil in thanksgiving (Birth)(Liv) Beatrice Neree †
5:00- Available St. Anne’s Parishioners Liv. & Decd
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS Parish Offices: 631-273-8113
Parish Fax: 631-436-7914
Office of Family Faith Formation: 231-7344
Fr. Thomas Conerty Outreach: 631-339-7470
or 273-8113 ex 142 Parish Office
Haitian/American Apostolate: 951- 0129
Hospitality Too/Soup Kitchen: 516-983-5378
Our Lady of Providence Regional School:
631-234-6324
St. Anne’s Gardens (Senior Housing): 516-733-7076
Eucharist to the Homebound: 631-273-8113
Pronto: 631-231-8290
Catholic Charities Immigrant Service: 631-789-5235
Week of January 6,2019
First Collection
$9,857.00
Ask yourselves,
Can we break $10,000?
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
Once more: HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE !!! I hope that you
had wonderful Christmas with your family and friends, and I pray for many
blessings for you and all your loved ones in this New Year.
This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, and this
celebration will end the Christmas Season.
Tomorrow, Monday we start the Ordinary Time that will last until
Tuesday, March 5th, than Lent starts with Ash Wednesday on March 6th. After
Lent, we will celebrate Easter on April 21st, then the Easter Season will end
with the feast of Pentecost on June 9th, and Ordinary Time will resume on the
following Monday.
This Sunday of the Baptism of the Lord, we are celebrating Christ
beginning his mission of proclamation of the Kingdom of Heaven. With Jesus’
baptism, the heavens open and the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in the form
of a dove, and God’s voice is heard:
“You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”
This manifestation happens not for Jesus, but for all those who were witnessing the event. Jesus knew that
He is the Beloved Son of God, but John the Baptist didn’t know, neither did others.
Imagine how great it would be; if at our baptism the heavens would be opened and we would see the light of
the Holy Spirit descending upon the baptized, and if we could hear the voice from heaven speak to us? It would be
wonderful and magical, but it would be somewhat scary as well, because what kind of light or fire would that be, or
what voice, how strong or how gentle it would have to be, or in what language would God speak ?and who could
understand it ?
God allowed it to happen, so that you and I would know, that God uses those Sacramental signs to
communicate to us his life and his love. How many times in the Bible we read of a blessing or anointing, that
changes the course of someone’s life, marking the call or a mission, that would change the person’s life and would
affect the course of history of nations and humanity, it would affect the course of salvation history for generations
to come. The blessing, anointing, or unction with the Spirit of the Lord would become the beginning of new life for
those who were called and chosen.
Much is to be expected from every blessing, much is to be expected from every Sacrament that we receive.
As Jesus would say: “your faith has saved you; go in peace.”
But we still would like to see those heavens open and the rays of light come down upon us. Than, as some
people say, that they see the Blessed Mother appear to them, we the rest of people who don’t see, we still have to
believe that it is reality. Those who believe they don’t need the proof. Those who don’t believe, even as they see it,
they don’t stop questioning and doubting.
As for those who are initiated into faith, we are to be the voice of God for those who need to hear that
affirming message: You are a beloved daughter of God , You are beloved son of God, You are good, You are
precious to Him ! You and I, we are called to be the voice of God, for those who need to hear of God’s love and
blessings of his salvation.
On this Sunday of the Baptism of the Lord we will baptize over 30 of our Religions Education students who
are being prepared. With a total number of 36 with few to be baptized in February. The children will be baptized in 3
different Masses so we can break down the number to make it easier. We will baptize them in both: Spanish and
English. It is really considerable number. The children will be of school age from different grades, as all personal
stories differ from others. It will be great celebration for our Parish, with a great outpouring of grace and blessings
upon many individuals and families. Let us have a great expectation from the Lord for the graces for each one of
those young people. May the Lord open the heavens and shower his blessings upon them, may they hear his voice,
may they know his love, may they receive his salvation. May the promises of the Lord be theirs always!!!
God bless everyone always !!!
Fr. Stan
Next weekend on Saturday at the 7pm Spanish Mass we will celebrate Feast of Our Lady of Altagracia, the Blessed
Mother venerated under this title in Dominican Republic. Let us join the celebnration at Mass, and at the reception
in the basement of the church with all the good Dominican food and entertainment. Waiting to see you at the feast.
Blessings !!!! Congratulations to our newly baptized !!!!!
Queridos hermanos y hermanas:
Una vez mas: ¡FELIZ AÑO NUEVO A TODOS! Espero que hayan tenido una
Navidad maravillosa con su familias y amigos, y Oro por muchas bendiciones para usted
y para todos sus seres queridos en este Año Nuevo.
Este Domingo celebramos la fiesta del Bautismo del Señor, y con esta
celebración terminara la temporada de Navidad. Mañana, Lunes comenzamos el Tiempo
Ordinario que durara hasta el Martes 5 de Marzo, luego la Cuaresma comenzara con el
Miércoles de Ceniza el 6 Marzo. Después de la Cuaresma, celebraremos la Pascua el 21
de Abril, las Estaciones de Pascua finalizaran con la fiesta de Pentecostés el 9 de Junio y
el Tiempo Ordinario se reanudara el Lunes siguiente.
Este Domingo del Bautismo del Señor, estamos celebrando a Cristo comenzando
su misión de proclamación del Reino de los Cielos. Con el bautismo de Jesús, los cielos se abrieron y el Espíritu
Santo descendió sobre El en forma de paloma, y se escucha la voz de Dios: “Tu eres mi Hijo amado; contigo estoy
muy complacido”. Esta manifestación no sucede para Jesús, sino para todos aquellos que fueron testigos del evento.
Jesús sabia que El es el Hijo Amado de Dios, pero Juan el Bautista no lo sabia, ni tampoco los otros.
Imagina cuan grande seria; Si en nuestro bautismo se abrieran los cielos y viéramos la luz del Espíritu
Santo descendiendo sobre los bautizados, y si pudiéramos escuchar la voz del cielo, ¿nos hablan Seria maravilloso y
mágico, pero también seria un poco aterrador, porque ¿Qué tipo de luz o fuego seria, o que voz, que tan fuerte o que
tan gentil seria, o en que idiomas hablaría Dios?? ¿Y quien podría entérenlo?
Dios permitió que sucediera, para que usted y yo supiéramos, que Dios usa esos signos sacramentales para
comunicarnos su vida y su amor. ¿Cuántas veces en la Biblia leemos acerca de una bendición o unción, que cambia
el curso de la vida de alguien, haciendo la llamada o una misión, que cambiaria la vida de la persona y afectaría el
curso de la historia de las naciones y la humanidad, afectaría el curso de la historia de la Salvación para las genera-
ciones venideras. La bendición, la unción o la unción con el Espíritu del Señor se convertirían en el comienzo de
una nueva vida.
Para los que fueron llamados y elegidos. Mucho se puede esperar de cada bendición, mucho se puede espe-
rar de cada Sacramento que recibimos. Un Jesús diría: “tu fe te ha salvado; vete en paz”. Pero aun nos gustaría ver
que se abran esos cielos y que los rayos de luz caigan sobre nosotros. Entonces, como dicen algunas personas, que
ven que la Santísima Madre les esta recibiendo, nosotros, el resto de las personas que no vemos, todavía tenemos
que creer que es la realidad. Los que creen que no necesitan pruebas. Los que no creen, incluso cuando lo ven no
dejan de cuestionar y dudar.
En cuanto a aquellos que son iniciados en la fe, debemos ser la voz de Dios para aquellos que necesitan escuchar
ese mensaje afirmativo: usted es hija amada de Dios, es hijo amado de Dios, es bueno, es precioso para El. ¡Tu y Yo,
estamos llamados a ser la voz de Dios, para aquellos que necesitan escuchar el amor de Dios y las bendiciones de su
salvación.
En este Domingo del Bautismo del Señor, bautizaremos a mas de 30 de nuestros estudiantes de educación
religiosa que están siendo preparados. Con un total de 36 con pocos por bautizar en Febrero. Los niños serán bauti-
zados en tres misas diferentes para que podamos desglosar el numero y hacerlo mas fácil. Los bautizaremos en
Español e Ingles. Es realmente un numero considerable. Los niños estarán en edad escolar de diferentes grados, ya
que todas las historias personales difieren de las demás. Sera una gran celebración para nuestra parroquia, con un
gran derramamiento de gracia y bendiciones para muchas personas y familias. Tengamos una gran expectativa del
Señor por las gracias para cada uno de esos jóvenes. Que el Señor abra los cielos y llueva su bendiciones sobre
ellos, que escuchen su voz, que conozcan su amor, que reciban su salvacion. ¡Que las promesas del Señor sean
siempre suyas!.
Dios bendiga a todos siempre!!!
Padre. Stan
**El próximo fin de semana, Sábado a las 7:00PM, celebraremos la fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Altagracia, la
Santísima Madre venerada bajo este titulo en Republica Dominicana. Unámonos a la fiesta en la misa y en la
recepción en la planta baja de la Iglesia para disfrutar de una buena comida y entretenimiento Dominicanos.
Espero verte en la fiesta. ¡!!Bendición!!! Felicitaciones a nuestros recién bautizados!!!
Español
Tune into “Religion and Rock” with Msgr. Jim
Vlaun on Sunday, from 7:00 a.m.-8:00a.m. on
WBAB 102.3 FM or 95.3 FM on Long
Island’s East End. Listen on Saturdays at
11:00 PM on Sirius Radio, Channel 159, the
Catholic Channel and at 11:00 PM on XM
Satellite, Channel 117. Next Sunday’s theme
is Unity, don’t miss it! To listen online or
receive more information regarding Religion
and Rock go to www.ReligionandRock.com or
at “Religion & Rock” on ITUNES.
Don’t forget to tune into Catholic Faith
Network, Cablevision Channel 29/137 or
Verizon FIOS 296 or visit www.cfntv.org!
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Bring the Holy Spirit into your marriage
by attending a Worldwide Marriage
Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends
are Feb 8-10, 2019 in Huntington, NY
and Apr 26-28, 2019 in Huntington, NY.
For more information, call John & Toni
Torio at 877-697-9963 or visit them
at https://wwmenyli.org/.
The Sisters of St. Joseph invite you to our “2019: Year of Union With God and
One Another” This year, the Sisters invite and encourage you to lovingly cultivate your relationship with God and each other. It is their hope,
that inspired by words, music, art and prayer, the ever-present tenderness of our God will
foster in each of us love, unity and peace among all people.
The Most Reverend Bishop Barres will open
up our year. He will be at Maria Regina Residence on Tuesday, January 15th at 11:30 am for a presentation followed by noon Mass.
All are welcome
ANNUAL TELETHON The Catholic Faith Network Telethon is the weekend of Satur-day, February 9th from 2:00p.m.—10 p.m. and Sunday, Feb-
ruary 10th from 12 P.M. to 10P.M. Please tune in on Cablevi-sion channel 29/137, Time Warner Channel 471 or Verizon
FiOS channel 296 to support our Diocesan Television Station. It will be 18 hours filled with many guest “stars” including
many of the clergy, religious and dedicated lay people of our
Diocese. Additionally, visits from celebrity chefs and musical groups will help fuel the enjoyment. Join Msgr. Jim Vlaun for
the Catholic Faith Network Telethon and consider making a donation by phone or a secure donation over the internet at
www.cfntv.org. LONG ISLAND COALITION FOR LIFE INC.
Help restore the right to life for preborn children. Please
join the Long Island Coalition for Life for the Roe v.
Wade Anniversary Memorial Face the Truth event on
Sunday, January 20, 2019, from 1:30p.m. to 3:00p.m.
This peaceful public witness will be held on the
sidewalk in front of Nassau University Medical Center
(2201 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow), a hospital that
commits abortions. Be a positive sign for LIFE! Signs
provided. Rain or shine. Sponsored by: LICL (631) 243-
1435, [email protected].
REGINA MATERNITY SERVICES AND PREGNANCY
SUPPORT Our Community Program provides case man-
agement services and assistance to pregnant and parenting
young women. Help is available in accessing medical and
mental health services, educational training, and needed
supplies, when available. Group counseling is offered on
topics such as parenting skills, child development, nutri-
tion, independent living skills, anger management, and
more. CALL 516-233-7888 for more information.
Serving Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Youth Ministry Working with
Our Youth Youth Ministry needs
Volunteers Our parish youth group is growing and
we could use a few more young adults to help us. We meet on Friday nights 7-9 in the rectory basement. Looking for young adults in their 20s & 30s who like teens and want to help them on their journey through life during the challenging high school years. Please call our Youth Minister Tony Bellizzi to have a discussion if interested 718-479-2594.
An Evening of Celtic Music A Benefit for St. Anthony’s H.S.
Celtic Friars Pipe Band Featuring:
Celtic Friar Pipe Band Iona College Pipe Band
Saint Anthony’s Irish Step Dancers Irish Sing –Along
February 2, 2019—7:00 P/M St. Anthony’s High School Auditorium $20.00 in Advance/$25 at the Door
Tickets can be purchased by sending the form below and a check to St. Anthony’s H.S. Alumni,
275 Wolf Hill Road, South Huntington, N.Y. 11747 Name:__________________________________ Email:___________________________________ Phone:__________________________________ # of tickets:______________________________
The generosity of the parishioners of St. Anne
Parish allows us to reach out to people in our Brentwood/Bay Shore neighborhood who struggle
every day to make ends meet. Thank you to all who donate to our food pantry.
During December 2018, we were happy to assist 175 families, 29 seniors, 249 adults and 286 chil-dren. We also helped 6 new families.
You were very generous with your Christmas responses to our the “Giving Tree”. Our out-
reach also received assistance from Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, Centerport, St. Patrick, Smithtown and St. Agnes, Rockville Centre. With all the gifts, the outreach assisted 134 families with toys and clothing for 293 children. We are so very grateful for your spirit of
giving to those in need.
Toiletries are always appreciated by our clients. Here are the items most needed: toilet pa-per, tissues, paper towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap, deodorant, tooth-paste, shaving cream, disposable razors, diapers (size 4 & 5), baby wipes, feminine hy-
giene products, pet food and laundry detergent. Thank you for caring for the poor in our parish community.
Have a Happy and Healthy New Year 2019 and Peace on Earth. Janet Lambert, Outreach Coordinator
FIESTA DEL DIA DEL AMOR
Y LA AMISTAD
Sábado 16 de—Feb. 2019
9:00 p.m.—1:00 a.m.
Parroquia Santa Ana
88 Second Ave ,Brentwood, N.Y.
$25.00 p/p Admisión mayores de 13 anos
de edad Vestimenta elegante y buen
gusto Servicio de Cena hasta las 10:30pm
Ministerios y Servicios En Español
P. Víctor Evangelista Tel. (631) 273-8113 Fax (631) 436-7914
Santa Misa Jueves y Sábado 7:00 p.m. Domingo 9:00 a.m.
Confesiones Sábado 4-4:45 p.m. Domingo 8:30-9/10:30-11 a.m.
Unción de los Enfermos y Exposición Eucarística Primer jueves del mes
Cenáculo Eucarístico (Divina Misericordia) Cuarto sábado del mes
Bautismo de niños menores de cinco años 1º , 2º y 3er.. sábados del mes
(Para Bautismo, Matrimonio, 15 años, etc. es necesario pedir una Cita con Sacerdote/Diacono en
la Oficina parroquial, más información puede encontrar en la sección en inglés -
SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION ST. ANNE’S PARISH-).
Grupos, Movimientos, Comunidades parroquiales
Hermandad de Emaús Martes 7:30 p.m. Capilla (Romilio Lorenzo: 631-4045205).
Renovación Carismática Miércoles 7:30 p.m. Templo (Reina Rodríguez: 516-9397048).
Comdad. Neocatecumenal Jueves 7:30 p.m. Capilla
Cursillos de Cristiandad Jueves 7:30 p.m. Bjo. Rectoría (Pedro y Laura: 631-2456087).
Gpo. J. A. (RENACER) Viernes 7:30 p.m. Bjo. Templo (Pamela Cueto: 631-4820792).
Legión de María Dom. desp. de la Misa de 9:00 a.m. (Hilda González: 516-8183294).
S. Miguel Arcángel 2º Domingo de mes a las 2:00 p.m. (Alida Moreno: 631-3985213).
Divina Misericordia 2º y 4º domingos a 2:00 p.m. (Carmen Elibo: 631-8973151).
L. Fams. y G. Acólitos Ultimo viernes de mes 6:00 p.m. (Yolanda: 631-3056611; Andrés: 631-2738225).
Ap. Hpno. y Cf. de Amistad 4º Domingo desp. de misa dominical (Miguel Alfaro: 631-2207830)
Coro Parroq. de la Misa de Sábado y Domingo (Contacto: Moisés Telenta: 631-7452164).
Curso Pre-Cana y Mov. Fam. Cristiano (Contacto: Alberto Román y Margarita: 631-6824986).
R.I.C.A. (Contacto: José Núñez y Carmen: 646-345-8591).
Educación Religiosa (Contacto: Bertha Keenan: 631-231-7344).
DOMINGO DEL BAUTISMO DEL SEÑOR El Bautismo de Jesús debemos ponerlo en contexto con el nuestro. En algunas misas de es-
te domingo tendremos oportunidad de presenciar el bautismo de niños que pasaran a for-
mar parte de la gran familia de los cristianos (que es la Iglesia), recemos, entonces, por
ellos.
El Evangelio (Lc 3:15-16.21-22) nos presenta la curiosa escena en la que el E.S. en forma de
paloma viene sobre Cristo y, una voz confirmando que este es el “Hijo amado del Padre a
quien debemos escuchar” y seguir. La segunda lectura (Hch 10:34-38) nos dice que ese Je-
sús de Nazareth ungido desde el cielo es el Mesías “y que paso haciendo el bien y sanando a
los oprimidos…”, las lecturas de hoy dan para mucha reflexión. La primera lectura (Is 42:1-
4.6-7), nos da cuales serían las características del enviado de Dios: “no gritara, no clamara,
no hará oír su voz…ni apagará la mecha que aun humea...” (luz y alianza, eso es Jesús).
Nosotros, deberíamos celebrar el día del Bautismo casi con la misma intensidad con la cual
celebramos nuestro natalicio, pues es el día en que nacimos para la Vida Eterna. Hemos ve-
nido al mundo y moriremos, físicamente hablando, pero en el sentido mas profundo por el
Bautismo viviremos eternamente …vivamos la Eternidad desde ahora, la Eucaristía quiere
ser eso seguida de nuestro buen obrar, y es que “la obra de Jesús se continua en los cris-
tianos.”
Al bautismo le continuara el Primera Comunión y luego la Confirmación, si por algún motivo
los que ya hemos recibido “la iniciación cristiana” esto nos suena “a chino”, tal vez seria
conveniente ir al Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica e indagar sobre estos y darnos cuenta
de lo que ellos significan. Comenzamos el Tiempo Ordinario, de ordinario bendigamos a Dios
y “hagamos el bien al prójimo”.
FR. CHARLINCE
Baptême du Seigneur (Lc 3, 15-16.21-22)
En ce temps-là, le peuple venu auprès de Jean
le Baptiste était en attente,
et tous se demandaient en eux-mêmes si Jean
n’était pas le CHRIST. Jean s’adressa alors à
tous : « Moi, je vous baptise avec de l’eau ;
mais IL vient, CELUI qui est PLUS FORT
que moi.
Je ne suis pas digne de dénouer la courroie de
Ses Sandales. LUI vous baptisera dans l’ESPRIT SAINT et le FEU. » Comme
tout le peuple se faisait baptiser et qu’après avoir été baptisé LUI aussi, JÉSUS
priait, le Ciel s’ouvrit. L’ESPRIT SAINT, sous une apparence corporelle,
comme une colombe, descendit sur JÉSUS, et il y eut une VOIX venant du
Ciel : « TOI, TU ES MON FILS BIEN-AIMÉ ; EN TOI, JE TROUVE
MA JOIE. »